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The New York herald., 1879-10-29
A Mixed and Energetic Canvass
in Jefferson County.
DEMOCRATIC and REPUBLICAN CLAIMS
Peculiarities and Intricacies of Allen c.
Beach'S Position.
KELLY'S FRIENDS AND FOES.

WATERTowN, N. Y. Oct. %. 1879.
The republicans control Jefferson county. Issues
the State ticket in this section therefore, be
fought out alone Q question OF an increased or
decreased majority Mr.. Cornell. Watertown is
the home of Allen G. Beach. formerly Lieutenant
Governor and present Secretary OF State. The can
vass here is somewhat peculiar in consequence OF
the political position occupied by MIR. Beach. AL
though renominated ut Syracuse by the friends of
Robinson. who controlled the Convention, yet Mr..
Beach has for the past few years acted with tho
other wing of the democratic party-the Kelly-anti-
Tilden phslanx. On of his political status
In this respect he was nominated ut Albany
in 1877 for Secretary Of State and elected
although running several thousand votes behind his
ticket. This latter result however was traced 1t is
alleged. to the efforts of a number Of Mr.. Tildens
friends throughout the State who sought to defeat
Beach account of being particularly Objectionable
to that side In the present canvass the gentleman
has consequently been compelled to keep serenely
quiet. He has not yet made speech or attended
single democratic gathering. Nominated by Robin
sonites ut presumed to strengthen the ticket and
sympathized with by Keyites. he doubtless thinks
1t prudent to keep his own counsel until after the
ballots counted upon election night. fearing to
give offence to either faction.
bitter fight took place over the election of dele
gates to the Syracuse Convention. Itdd not exactly
take the complexion OF Robinson and antiRobinson
struggle doth sides claiming to favor the GOVERNOR
but it was about the Same thing. The delegates ut
the Convention Of 1878 acted all test questions
with Tammany Hall. They were Beach men, being
placed in the field this year by the interest.
Tho out and out Robinson supporters. headed by
Mayor O'Brien. OF Watertown. nominated opposition
delegates. The latter element achieved decisive
victory in every town of the county.
CONTRADICTIONS.
In conycrsing with democrats. republicans. Rob-
insonites, anti-Robinsonites and Kelly men here
find the delightful contradictory assertions
characteristic of the campaign in all other parts of
the State visited. Jefferson county is recorded
follows in the gubernatorial elections of lS74-6:-
1874. 1876.
O.x................ 6S3S Morgan. ........ 8, ,169
TIlden. ............. 5,666 Robinson. 7,l37
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24

1t begins to look IA il general break up
OF parties was not improbable. With GER
tain Democrats in favor of Grant. with
Aiken of south Carolina fasoring new
party, with the Democracy divided upon
the vital questions and capable only Of OPP
position, fhr Democratic future looks dark.
On the uther hand. the Republican party
seem to be in a fix. They have no impor-
tant issuc.on which they can unite in lsSU.
and their best hope lies In their cxpccta-
ton Of Democratic blunders and their
abilit! To perpetuate sectional STRIFE,
Events are casting their shadows before
and the prospect is good for general up
heaval of the elements.
We do not believe that the Democratic
party can die but We are sur. that there
is enough diversity among its leaders to
make ayrrat change necessary. A leader
Is wanted-a man of pluck, brains and
magnetism. Who shall be- the comu gmanf
History must stand still and await her ot-
portun'ty 10 record the name and fame Of
the man who welded into an nncouonera-
bic host all the elements Of opposition to
Radicalism.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24
A G A r. ID
10 the People Of North Losisiaaa III -
n Arkan0ao:

~ hkauo&o.
Having spent years in collecting ana
pagating Fruit trees and testing their
its, l again beg leave to call your Atteu1Is
10 ffie largest and most completes d
fruit aud ornamental trees ever RrpvSS
Still, don't claim to have evefytif,
cultivat good, .hAd, AA1-iaiiG11
but have endeavored TO collect and -
rate the gold from the drusa, And Rrrs
succession Of each class Of those ysriscs
beat adapted to our soil and climsss. %
The Horticultural Societies Of Lo>ss
strove for over twenty years to pFocurss
grow every variety of fruit, but failsi -
there were many yet nncollect>d. TheM
cords Of 1872 show that there wers -
varieties of Apples grown in America -
of which 304 were Pippins. -
/ cultivate about 100 Of Apples, aulN
ny of them are only grown in order v -
their qualities.
Ont of several thousand varietiee =
Pears grown in America, have abeuSG
which gives succession Of the finest 4
from June 5th to the next March.
OF Peaches, I grow the best varieeik
ripening from May Goth until in NovemSi2
Have taken special pains in this depeal-
mept.
There are nearly 1000 varieties Of Pin
grown in the United States, a. recordAdH
Mr.. Downing, in 1872, the most scientiR
Pomologist in America. Though the NJ
Of these would be worthless In this II
trde. cultivate only II, most Of VIII
are very fine.
have the best kinds of Cherries, thoaea
ont of hundreds of varieties there are II
few worthy of cultivation here.
also have select varieties Of Apricok
Nectaribes, Oninccs, Grapes. Berries Of n
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24
Notice 10 6laAers.

We would like to he able ~ give the
exact number Of bales Of cotton grown in
Claiborne parish this year The crop has
been very fine one aud the figures should
be known. With this object in view We
request that every man In Claiborne par
ish who. owns and runs gin will furnish
ms with the number Of bales Of cotton
they have ginned aud packed this year.
We would like for every persnn reading
thi: article to make known our request,
and by the time the crop is giuned TO let
ne Know the amount packed. We will
preserve the figures and ut the close Of the
sesson publish . statemest.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24
AAsrry Christmas.

To morrow 10 chrtstmS Do. The
aon,ing ssnn win an rPou IL so.t
preciousW al asaivetsares to tn chris
tian heart.
Il will soon I've nineteen hundred years
since the angels sang In heavenly choir
the anthem Of pcscc aud love and glory to
the Creator.
Wen indeed IA the loved Saviour called
the Prince Of Peace, for despite the wars
! and the boodshed which have devastated
tho earth since Iii, birth, with Him indeed
began the reign Of peace and the preach
ing Of the gospel Of good will. May we
not hope that orr readers will feel the
beauties and the saving truths Of the
christian religion when they prepare TO
celebrate the birth Of the Christ Child.
Other anniversaries may commemorate
events Of local or national importance,
and may be fr,ught with personal dear
recollcctions, but on this day no nation
or people can claim any sole OF exclusive
right Of Thanksgiving or joy. The whole
world Is included in the observance Of
Christmas day, for did not Christ come on
the earth snd die that all, rich and poor,
bond aud free, heather and jew, might be
rescued from the bondage of sin. From
the coming Of Christ may Ice dated all the
better, purcr aud nobler things of life.
so when we wish that all those with
whom we hold weekly communion may
have merry Christmas and happy new
year, We do not extend the idle congratn-
iations Of q season but too often devoted
to thoughtles fc-tivity, hut onr good
wishes take broader scope and more
extended meaning
May the blessings Of the christian re-
ligion ever hold within its sacred embrace
all that our readers hold dear. May its
holy and tender influences lie with all
while they live, aud when death with icy
fingers steals away the warmth of the
heart may the consolation that the Lord
rob the grave Of its terrors. May each
year, rs il gli,lrs by on noisrlrSs wings. !
Is promised to those who follow Christ. |
With this meaning We extend all the |
congratulations of the season--a merry |
Christmas and a happy New Year.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24
Sherif's Sale.

A. We'll VS.. J. II. Tuggle-fn Parish Court,
No. 9&5. II
State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Claiborne.
Dl virtue Of a writ of ficri facias isauei
~ by the Clerk of the District Court b
aud Tor said parish and State. in the allow
entitled suit, and to me directed, l havs
seized ,aI. "a and Will proceed to sell, to the
last and highest bidder, within the Legal
hours OF sale, at the Court bousp doee n
the town Of Homer, on
Satsrday, February 7th, 1880, II
the following described property, sitsasst
III said parish, to wit: ~
The .onth half Of the southeast Quarter
OF section -, and west half of northeast
quarter Of section 3s tow nkhip n, range &
praiscnient. ~
n. ". KIRKPATRICK, Sheriff
Dec a. 1879. (pft7 COY lets
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24
rke Mania Of the Hour.

The following article, clipped from the
commercial column Of the n. D. Times,
may perhaps he read with profit by some
dcludcd man who has been induced to
trust his dollars with some New York Bro
kcr. The speculation mania is peryading
the country to II greater cxtcut than many
of Ms imagine. The New York Broker who
advertiscs that with ten dollars two hun
dred may bc made, brings many a bird
into his net ouly 20 br released when well
plneked. We know of few men who
have gambled this way. yet would -corn
to touch card. Let all such read and
think:
Nearly all markets appear to he more or
lrss under the control Of cliqucs who ma
nipulnte them to suit their own purposes
Grain, provisions aud cotton are all in the
list, but especially grain and provisions.
The methods used by the managers are cx-
credingly simple Whether the nanipnla.
tons are IN the up or down side Of prices,
the results To the managers are always the
same. The plan is to bring III outsiders
aud small dealers, and when the net il full
these poor fellows are subjected to milk
ing process that generally leaves them dry
as spayed heifers, just now there is u ma.
MIA Of speculation in the land which great
ly facilitates these manipnlntions In
town and country people are in haste To
get rich, and they speculate wildly hoping
10 few brief hours Ia attain the wealth
that wiser men would consider Themselves
fortunate IN comprising AT the end Of a
long and lahotioH. life. The most singu-
lar feature of all this is the crcdulity of
men living ut long distances from the
great centres of speculation, who trust
their fortunes having no fixed opinions
of their own-in the hands of individuals
whose interest ii Ia to have them operate.
no matter how or on which side of u deal,
bnt simply operate. To such individuals
all Is grist that comes to their null we'll
understanding that when one corresponds
ent i squeezed out another in the mad
mania of the hour will be- drawn in.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24

We have had visit from our old friend
John r. Phipps, who by reason Of hi, late
election to the Legislature from Claiborr.
parish Is entitled To tack Honorable TO his
name, Mr.. Phipp- is q young gentleman
Of great ability and Gill reflect credit on
his people and win honor for hins<lf in
the coming Legislature. He leave. for
the State Capitol on the sth pro1.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24
Npm embellishments.
Notice OF Final Account.

Succession Of ". II. Ponder deceased.
STATE Of Lonisidnd-Parish Of ClaibSrssf
NOTICE HEREBY GIVEN. That e.
~ mantha Ponder, Administering of khs
Above named succession. has this daS aid
IN my office her final account of said "a.
mnls'ration. and prays Nst ,the same b
allowed and homologated.
Nov. therefore, unlesstypdS6s tkeisb
be made within the tune prescribed Ly Law,
the prayer Of the applicant will be- granted
In witness whereof, | have hercunto -
II my hand and affixed my of3ciS
~F seal, on this the 23d day Of Dec,,
A. u. iS79. =. DREW FERGUSON,
l9:3t Clerk d. e.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24

in what sen.e ehay be. viii lkn q nttsrd,
dead il 1 painful pd URri6h wssd. Bu<
when it tells Of a broken hoEie-when II
Describes the earthly fate Of the young, the
beautiful, the bright and lovely f1eud'
who, iu their daily sssot iatpn with Us
have added new charms TO life-it is dou-
bly, painful in every infection. A few
mon tbs ago tie community knew no fairer
| forms or lovelier faces than those Of Lucy
aud MYRA BLAckBuRS. To their beauty
was added rare intelligence and sweet and
winning manners. Their after years seemed
full of brilliant aud useful possibilities to
Themselves, TO their relatives, and to soci-
ETY.. When the changes Of life called them
away from the home Of their childhood
they bore with them the love Of all who
knew them, aud # good wishes could have
averred disaster aud brought good fortune,
surely upon these two woulh fate have
turned an ever smiling face.
But the Lord who gives life will also
take it away in His own good time. No
tears Of parents raining down IN penteous
shower-no signs, no grief Of brothers or
sisters, no woe and anguish Of friends, can
change tn heavenly law. All must die.
There must hg surruw for the drad-there
must be tear, for young, for old, for the
beautiful aud the good. In these tears are
the best snrccus- OF sorrow. Let MS grieve.
is utter extinction. We know that the flow
efs live aaain-that the elements that a.
to make up the blush Of the rose, the fra
GRANGE of the violet, are ever existing aud
IN different forms rrapprar To gladden. the
sons Of man. so of inanimate things. Far
swcctcr must he the fate of those who IN
life Wed with the flowers in beauty AID
purity.
In all the more Intelligent forms of hu.
man faith, the second life of the dead is a
beautiful feature. and in the hope of the
meeting hereafter the weary, fajinting soul
finds consolation.
Then. may we not venture 10 offer con
ISOLATION To those who mourn' They are
not alone in their grief In the old home,
where these dear ones grew from infancy
to their golden touth, there were very
many who wcpt at their untimcly death.
Many and frrvcnt were the prayers offered,
and If tears, regrets and supplications can
reach the other SHORE. these two sisters
may now knuM how much they were loved
in life.
Tile words here written should have been
prnncd some weeks ago; but, while the
memory OF the death, were fresh ON the
mind of the writer, he could not express.
III hitting terms his thoughts. lie has
known both Lucy aud Myra from their in
fancy, aud has always felt the highest re-.
gard for both. For the past year he has
been intimately associated with ihrn. sNd
this association just Itir- what IL written.
May they sleep in peace.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24

ARTHUR X. CrINGMAN, perhaps the only
really accomplished horticulturalist in
North Louisiana, COMES to the front this
week in n card declaring his aims and in
tentions rs nurscryman. We know Mr..
Clngman intimately, having resided in
the same family with him for years. He
understands his business rs . nurvrvman,
and we can personally vouch for the truth
Of all that he alleges.
His nursery, just II niles west of Ho-
mer, with its fine orchards and thousands
of grow ing ssims, Will testify tn his ener-
~ and success. Cliugman Nurseries arc
known throughout all this country. aud
il hardly needs this card to bring them
before the people
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24

The various offices in the gin of the
Governor and Legislature are very much
sought after" Letters are flying oil over
the country, and the new members are
made very familiar with the real or i'm
aginary merits Of the sspirants. Who
will be the lucky mcni is a question just
now Of interest. We are 10 have two
circuit judges and Supreme Judge from
North Louisiana. We hope that good men
will be chosen.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24
Filing Of Finai Account.

Succession Of John W. Todd, Deceased;
State q Lo"i'iana, Parish ~ Ctaibsrse.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That Mn
~ Anna Todd. Administrative of the above
named succession, has this day filed in ~
office her final account as adminstrntrixt
SAID succession, and prays for the saine .
be allowed, approved and homologateA,
and made an order Of the court.
Now, therefore, be it known that, unleo
opposition be made thereto within the tims
prescribed lr Law, the ptayer Of the AZ.
plicants will be granted
In witness whereof, | have hercunto -
S my hand aud AFT xed my ofBcial
seal on this the 18th dsy of Dso,
A. ID. lrd9. DREW FERGUSON, -
1871 Clerk ID. G.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24

We congratulate our esteemed friend n.
J. sayefs on the great blessing that hns
lstefy befallen him. "a daughter weigh.
ihg ~ ponds WA born to d. J. and EN-.
nj n. sayers 8 few days ago." is the
words Of the notice before us. May the
babe prove to be we'll spring Of pleasure
10 the household.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24
Sheriff. Sale.

Matthew Odom VS.. Peter Boo,.r-xo 6,
appeal Docket D. C., and No, : psr; IN
Court, Claiborne parish, La. Af''a
State Of Lo.siana, Parrish of Chisor,s
II virtne of writ Of frri fsc;o. AL.
~ Issued To me in the above .n,;,I.d uu ;:
l nave seized, and will proceed IN .sl, ~
the highes, and last bidder, AZ ,h h. Gu Corr 10
mouse d"or IN Homer, Claiborne parish tn
Q" Saturday, the TIL February, ,sse,
between the legal hours Of sale .,h,.o, -
,ne dement, Of apprai,ement, the folInw;n W
properly OF Peter Boozer, to wit: "s
East half Of section TWENTY-FIVE -four,
ship twenty'three, range six IVES, o 10, sow M
acres on OF the southeast corner ,o',a, I ~
VIZ" sa,a AN the improvements thereon '"e'
sam property to be sold with y ro.s,s,
t,on and enforcement of the ysndnr, .osnl.
thereon for s3l5 s7-lOO dollar, w;th nen
.en'i per annum from Jany. 5th Iqs pa
judgment % m ordinsry
H. w. KIRKPATRICK,
Dee. q 1870 t.. Sheriff.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24

We have had hearty hand shake from
our friend, Rev. J. A. Parker who has been
sent back to Homer circuit 10y the Louisi
ana Annual Conference. The circuit has
been changed hy taking on Tulip Church
aud substituting Lisbon. Mr.. Parker in
forms us that Rev. J, H. Stone il retained
is Presiding Elder of this District The
Rev. I. J. Upton takes the Arcadia circuit
with Tulip Church added thereto. Mr.
J. II. Miller is retained on naynesyillr
circuit.
The Methodist Church AT Homer may
congratulate Themselves that they have
not lost their loved pastor.
In this connection We remark that il j.
{" us rather Singular that none of the city
dailics furnished any account of the pro-
cccdings of the Conference while il was
in session. The Capitolian. which we
think claims to be- an cuterprising junrral,
gave the Conference six lines the week IL
was in session. With our ideas of journal
ism this neglect does not correspond. The
Louisiana Annual Conference il a great
aud important body, representing the rr-
lgions Interests of many thousand people
in Louisiana, yet it is disposed of in the
Capitolian in few lines. When the seat
of Government goes 10 Baton Rouge the
paper with the mellifuent cognomrh must
get out Of that style" or take a back sent.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24

We are obliged to our young friend A.
u. Davidson for late New Orleans papers
Mr.. Davidson il member of the new firm
Of Davidson, Camp & Ferguson, and has
just returned from purchasing his first
stock Of goods
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24

The great New York frm of II. h. Claain
q Co. employ about 600 persons and sell
over a., ooo,o 900 of god. each Year. There
are seven partnev in the Arm-only two
OF them being Clafins-the senior and the
junior partner being father and .on.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24

We have not met our friend, Hon. 4. l..
Atkins since his election to the Legisla-
tur"' and therefore know nnthing of his
views concerning needed legislation.
From our knowledge of his character
however, We can predict that he will al.
ways he found voting and speaking right.
Mr., Atkins Is energetic, able anti eonsci-
"htlons' Claiborne will have in the COM
ing Legislature" delegation second 10
that from no other parish in ,he State.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24

We call the attention Of our readers Ia
the card of MesSr>. Dt rIuN \ RrEprR
which appears again IN this issue of the
Guardian. Both these gentlemen are well
known to the public, and if they can do
all that they pledge Themselves to do in
their circular they deserve liberal rnconr.
ap"m"nt. Even less than they propose
wonld srcur" them liberal patronage We
say let the nurseries he encouraged.
Every man who plants fruit tree leave.
n heritage OF value To- his children. Mrssrs.
Dntton n Rrrdrr live III IA good nriphhor
hood. They can produce, We doubt not.
any number of testimonials. Int they
claim that their trees will speak better for
them than ANYTHING else.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24

The Maine Democrats have counted in
Democratic Legislature. Returning board.
in the north are strictly in accord with
the eternal fitness Of things. Maine Re
publicsns liked them in Louisiana and
now they may help themselves at pleasure
TO gander sauce.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24

No fresh railroad news this week We
think 1t reasonably certain that work will
soon begin between Monroe and shreve-
port Small towns along the line should
make preparations to fall right side mp,
either by moving TO the main line in time
or BY building their branch roads.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24

The winter festivities have commenced
A party ut the residence Of ID. W. GLADDEN.
ESD, attracted quite number Of the
young people.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24

We learn that :. g. Herndon. Esq, has
About sold out his drove Of mules and will
scon leave for Missouri Mr. Hcrudon il h
clever and agreeable gentleman, always
welcomed with pleasure by his numerous
friends IN Claiborne.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24

succession Of Benjamin Bugg, Deceased.
State Of Loni''ana, ParisA of CastSos1S =
X virtue OF a commission Issued ost q
~ the Hon. Parish Court of the r,nr;sh II
Claiborne, and TO me directed, / will DO
ceed 10 sell, at the Court house door, IN
ine Town OF Homer, between The, laCa'
hours OF sale, on ~Fl7S'
saturday, Jartary s4th, A. D. 1850,
IN following Described property, situated
In said parish, to wit: -
me northeast quarter of the soutbvsd
quarter Of section three. and the sOuthssjb
quarter at section four - the nsrtheGql
q " OF section nine, and the est hak
sh; no,,nmest quarter of section niue, town
1863 AZ lOe acres. 49, : b.
Terms Of sale cash, TO mar dsbta. = ii
IA. Dk ,slO B. HAYES, Curs4eSsst
DEC H. 1879. IFOl i'n, ies6
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24

Arrangements have been made for the
completion Uf the TrIas aud Pacific Rail
road to FL Paso 4 contract has been
signed for the work.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24

We hear daily rumors of changes in bus
iness in Homer next year. There will lie
not lrss than three new firms after the
first of January.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24

Read the sales Of property announced in
another column.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24
Public school Notice,

partial superintendent for December
having brrn made, all teacher. are non.
Ned mat they can no,c draw two.thirds OF
one months salary.
Dec. "a. l-79. io.3,
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-24

II Ia with much pleasure that we state
that Gov. Wilt has sufficiently recovered To
enable him to take ride In q closed car
rage.