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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-08-08
TWO THIEVES JUDGED.
fCOffaX C}roniclo.1

lCOl1lN cNfonlClC.l
Two white thieves named Butler
and Johnson stole q pair of pants from
Mr.. Bullock and skiff from Mr.. Nc
Knight and went gliding down old
Red, Wednesday morning just before
the break Of day. a party, consisting
of Sheriff Jeter, Fl. Mcknight and
Sam Lacroix, left in pursuit of the
tugitives, ovcrhauling them at Alex
andria Wednesday, night, as they were
attempting to row by under cover of
the dark. Mr.. Mcknight after getting
possession of his boat gave it to by
stander as present, saying he didn't
caro- for tho boat, but only wanted the
chaps who stole it to got their dues.
The two prisoners were then lodged in
the Alexandria jail for the night, and
next day had to trudge thirty miles to
ColfnX ut the muzzle of three shotguns,
arriving here in good time TO take sup
per in the parish Jail il, company with
five negroes.
Butler will be remembered as the
carpenter who has worked about town
on several different buildings during
the past six months, and johnson is
said to have been employed at S:stchcr's
mill for some time, where he was
thought to be an honorable man.
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THE YELLOW FEVER.
Al lCrNplliS.

MEMPHIS, Aug. 5.-Eightccn cases
in all were reported to-day, ten of
whom were colorcd. The fever is
gradually spreading from the two in
fected points, and Il greater mortality
can be anticipated.
at meeting OF the Committee of
Safety this afternoon it was resolved
that r0tions and medical attention be
supplied to all camps and societies
alike, provided that all moneys or con-
tributions received by said camps or
societies be turned over to the Safety
Committee.
The city remains remarkably quiet
and dull.
Al New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 5.-Dr. White,
of the Sanitary Association, states that
no other eases have appeared for six
days, and reports the city entirely free
from yellow fever.
DIR. White, formerly President of tho
Board of Health, and DIR. Sythc, for
twelve years House Surgeon of the
Charity Hospital, concur in the opin-
ion that tho yellow fever has run its
course the present Summer.
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[New Orleans Picayuno. I

[New Orleans Picayuno.l
Tho announcement that Chcvalier
JumOnville, cashier OF the Canal Bank
had proven recreant to the trust con-
fidcd in him through many years, was
a sad item to many of the best citizens
of New Orleans. For many days past
rumOrs have been flying around that
there wcro heavy defalcations to &C.
count for the retirement of the old
cashier, whose faco was so familiar in
the great bank, the Ajax of our finan-
cial institutions, that Mr.. Morris, the
President of tho bank, deemed it his
duty to give a correct version of the
affair. This nc did under the promise
that it should not be published for the
present, as the occasion did not seem
to demand it.
Mr.. JumOnVille's defalcation amount
cd to the sum of $50 900 in round num-
bcrs, and was accomplished by man.
ipulatiOn of the exchange account with
tho Now York correspondent of the
bank. When it is considered that this
bank handles millions of dollars of do
nestle exchange every year, the possi-
bility of perPetrating a small fraud,
even under tho most vigilant manage
ment, can bo appreciated.
When Mr.. Morris took charge of the
Oahk ne began Co scan the books, and
being IN expert in these matters, soon
detected an error of $4,000. To trace
this down to the exact transaction, a
book-kceper was employed, and after
eight months Of diligent search tho
error turned out to be dcf:,lration of
Mr.. Jumonvillc, tho cashier, who was
also first book-keepcr.
Mr.. Morris states in clear and unmis-
taxable language that this is the full
extent of the loss, and tho books show
that it was quickly passed to tho profit
and loss account, and deducted from
tho last dividend. The directors were
Immediately notified of tho facts, but
on account of tho high connections of
tho cashier declined to do more than
discharge him. 1t may be said hero
| also that after close scrutiny all other
officers Of the bank arc cXoncrated from
any completely whatever in tho trans
actions. If there had been the least
suspicion of this those who know Mr..
Morris and the directors of this bank
are aware, without our informing
them, that they would not have been
passed over.
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have been brutal and inhuman, an act
beneath the civilization of our people.
80 far as the goods that came here
on the Little Bob is concerned, moth
ing was received except groceries. The
same line of goods were brought to the
city limits of Monroe by the Little
Bob, and we do not doubt but that
many of them have found their way
into the stores of the Monroe merchants.
We deny that we have been imprudent,
or that we have subjected ourselves to
any danger OF contracting yellow fever.
Our town Is extremely healthy--not a
single case of sickness exists within
the corporation. We believe that this
quarantine has been established against
US for the purpose of enticing the trade
of the Hill people from us. We see
emissaries sent out from Monroe on
the public highways west of Trenton
to tell the people who are coming to
market that the city of Monroe has
quarantined against Trenton, that they
will be in great danger of imbibing the
yellow fever If they go to Trenton, etc.
We say to our patrons and friends
in the Hill country, that we now have
large stocks Of all kinds of goods,
larger than has been here for ten years,
and we invite you all to visit us, rest
ing assured that your pecunlary inter-
est will be protected and your healths
preserved. Respectfully,
F.. b. Cryer, Moore & Rabuu,
M. HI. Parker, d. H. Key, M. d.,
John E. Morris, N. Burgess,
J. w. Mitchell, Isaac Cans,
III. w. Meek, Abe Calm,
w. d. Rabun, Julius Ellinger,
w. s. Whitfield, S. Dickerson,
Thos. A. Abcr, Q. Il. Register,
w. r. Manning, J. LA. Newcolnb,
M. III. Mcclure, J. II. Flournoy,
j. w. Miles, Millsaps & Co.,
Kidd & Lewis, l.. A. Flournoy,
T. G. .Standifer, Capt. A. e. Giles,
J. p. Parker, j. Moore, Mayor,
+. M. Mccormick, NJ. ID.
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CIRCULAR LETTER.

TRENTON, LA, Aug. S, 1879.
We, tho undersigned merchants and
citizens of Trenton, La, beg to make
tho following stat cmcnt in regard to
the quarantine which tho city Of Mon
roc has established against us
Tho steamer Little Bob, q small boat
that makes Il weekly connection with
the New Orleans packet, John Wilson,
at or near Columbia, came up yesterday
and put off some groceries for Trenton,
Vienna, tarmervillc and other towns,
and lady aud some children. This
lady is the lnothcr-in-law of Judge r.
w. Richardson Of Monroe. She left
New Orleans last Wednesday, the 3Oth
of July, on the steamer John Wilson,
and arrived here yesterday. The au-
thorities of Monroe would not allow
this lady and children to come within
the city limits, and they came to Trcn-
ton on tho boat. Judge Richardson
followed the boat to this place, and
after an exchange of views with our
it was asccrtaincd that the lady
and children did not live nearer than
four miles to tho nearest case of yellow
had boon up to the date of their dc.
parture from the city only five cases
and two deaths from yellow fever.
We were of the unanimous opinion
hat there was no danger in allowing
tho family to stop in our town until
Judge Richardson could make other
for them, and Capt.
Crycr kindly offered them temporary
shelter, which was accepted The fact
is, to have refused to receive and pro-
vide for this lady and children would
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CIIElsJFF'S SALE.
state of Louisiana, Parish of Onacllita,
Fourteenth District Court.
L. Dawson McLain ct al, executor of J. p.
Crosley, deceascd,

VS..
W.C.Willialnson and J. G. Hudson.
BY virtue OF a writ Of seizure and sale,
issued from tho Honorable 18th District
Court in the above entitled suit, I have
seized and will offer for salo ut the door of
the Court House in the city of Monroe
within the hours prescribed by law, on
Saturday. September 9, 1879,
the following described property, o-wit:
A certain tract of lant situated in the
parish of Ouachita, with the improvements
thereon, and described as tho east half Of
the southeast quarter, section sevon, town.
ship sixteen, north range four east also, lot
number two, being that part of the north
east quarter of southwest quarter, lying
cast OF tho Ouachita river. Tho north hall
Of southeast quarter OF section twelve in
township sixteen, north range three east,
and north half OF the southwest quarter
the southeast quarter of the southwest
quarter, and tho west half of tho southeast
quarter of section soven, township sixteen,
north range four east also, the gin house
and fixtures, and tho lot upon which the
Same are built-the whole containing three
hundred and cighty-Eour and 2-IOO acres,
moro or less, with tho improvements and
appurt cnances thereto belonging and at
tachcd as plantations; also, six head of
nules; seven head OF cattle, more or less; one
wagon, lot of old p1ows, two harrows
eight hoes, moro or less.
Seized as tho property of w. C. William
son. and VIII be sold to satisfy said writ
and costs.
Forms of sale, cash, will, tho benefit of APP
pralsenent, w. S. LOGAN,
6 Sheriff
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LEGAL.
.HERIFF,S SALE.
CHERIFF'S SALE.
State of Louisiana, Parish Of Ouachita
Fourteenth District Court.
Hugh Tongue
J. Frank Pargoud.

J. Frank Pargoud.
By virtue OF an order of seizure and sale
issued by above court i'll above entitled
cause, have seized aud will offer for sale,
at the Upper Pargoud Plantation, within
Saturday, 9th day OF September, 1879,
the following described property, to-wit
certain tract of land lying and being
IN SAID parish and State, known as tho
Upper Pargoud Plantation, situated OH tho
miles above the town OF Monroe, bounded
on the north by the Bayou DeSiard, on the
east by the plantation formerly owned by
X. Il. Logan. on tho west by the Ouachita
river, on the south by tract Of land sold
by J. Frank Pargoud to Sarah J. Parker
aider Brcard frinatioli-containing in
the aggregate about fourteen hundred and
twenty and 51-lOO arpents, together with all
the buildings and improvements thereon
with thirty-six mules, five wagons; forty
plows, more or loss; fitty-eight sweeps,
more Or less fifty wedding hoes. moro or
less; eighteen iron-tooth harrows, more
or less; fourteen cotton scrapers, moro or
less three horse >carts twelve shovels,
more or less; twenty-four pair of pillow
one set blacksmith tools, one set cari,en-
ter's tools; ton cane knives, moro or less,
and ono pair plat scales.
That part OF the above plantation inher-
tied from tho succession OF II. Pargoud,
deceased dec being now the property Of n. Fl:
undivided half of same will DO sold. A
plat of survey will be exhibited ON the day
OF sale, showing tho land owned jointly
and that owned solely by J. Frank Par
ut request and by direction OF defendant.
Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit Of
ar Il w HOGAN s,,..;e
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The New Orleans Times is raising
Cain about river guarantees. 1t says
that the Anchor Line has now cx-
tended its trips from st. Louis to
Natchez, instead of Vicksburg, and in
consequence st. Louis is getting the
trade Which belongs to New Orleans,
and that it is all on account of tho
scared country Jakcs in quarantining
against that city. This is all so, but
tho Times must rccollcct that if tho
country folks don't tako care of them
selves nobody else will do it for them,
and that an ounce OF prccaution is
worth a pound of euro. Yellow Jack
is Giecoitfui fellow and is not to be
trusted.
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While in Baton Rouge last week, we
visited tho National Cemetery. This
Is one of the haudsomest aud ncatest
kept gravcyartls in the country and
well repays any one who will visit it.
We also visited the Garrison grounds
and found Il few soldiers removing tho
last articles belonging to the govern
mcnt. The grounds will now be aban-
doned as a military post. The signs of
neglect and decay are already visible
-i6erCitie South.
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Our esteemed contemporary, the
OUAcTI1rA TELEGRAPH, must excuse
Us from tackling, in tho dog days, tho
tough constitutional conundrums to
whose consideration he invites us in
SO complimentary Il manufacturers
port Standard.
We had forgotten that Sirius had
risen. Tackle them, Judge, when tho
harvest moon gots up.
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TaE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Under the proposed New Constitu-
ton the next Legislature will meet in
New Orleans on tho I'd Monday in
January, 1880, and tho session may be
extended to a period of 80 days. Its
Acts will be the law of tho State for
two years, regardless of their good or
bad effects. It is impossible, as well as
unnecessary, for US to attempt to mark
out the course of legislation required to
move the new order of things. Suffice
1t to say, that the main task will be to
put up the machinery, and tho magni-
tude of the undertaking may be readily
estimated when it is said that every
branch and root of tho new govern
ment will need more or less attention.
The place of legislator will be ono of
honor, as the compensation will no
longer make 1t one of cupidity.
The su6efings of the people should
have made them wise.
There Is material In every parish, if
not every precinct, and that can be
turned TO public advantage. 1t is alb
solntely necessary at this time more
than any other to utilize il. Upon the
acts of the next Legislature will de-
pend the salvation or ruin of the State.
1t will make our courts, and establish
their fees, and bring or repel immigra-
ton. In view of these facts, the peo-
pie must look to their interests in tho
choice Of their Assembly men. els he
capable?'' should be the controlling idon
in every convention.
To honor mon by a place W hen they
can reflect no honor upon it, should
not be thought of or. tolerated any
longer! The prosperity of the country
depends upon the business of its laws,
and the business of its laws depends
upon tho wisdom, knowledge and in
tegrity Of its legislators.
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CllElSIFE'S SALE.
State of Louisiana. Parish of Ouachita,
Parish Court.
George NJ. McCulla,n
W1I.rn.O Vi1Snp of al

Warren Vinson ct al.
BY virtue OF a writ OF Fl. ia. issued from
the Hon. Parish Court, i'll the above enti-
tod and numbered suit, and to direct
the Court House door in the city OF Monroe,
La, within the hours prescribed by law, on
saturday, September 4, 1879,
tho following described property situated
in the parish of Ouachita, La, to-wit:
South half of northwest quarter of section
IS, i'll township 10, north of range five east,
contain ing eighty acres more or less.
Seized as the property Of Warren Vinson,
and will DO sold for cash to pay the sum of
sixty-ono and 50-l00 dollars, with interest
as allowed by tho Judgment, this sum be-
ing now duo; and on terms OF credit to meet
the falling due Of the other two mortgage
notes, one duo 18th day OF November, 1879,
tho other due 18th November, 1880, OF ono
hundred dollars each, as directed by said
judgment. Tho above land to DO sold with
benefit of appraiscmcnt.
w. s. LOGAN,
Ut Sheriff.
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CICCESSISN NOTICE.

state of Louisiana, Parish of Ounchita,
Parish Court.
Succession OF With AM II. BAKER, deceased.
Whcrcas, Mrs. Elizabeth s. Baker has
filed in the o1licc of the clerk of the 18th
Judicial District Court, in and for said par
isii of Ouachita. her application to admin
lister said SllcceSSioN.
Now, therefore,, unless opposition be
made thereto within ten days from the date
hereof. tho said application will be granite cd
and confirmed rs tho law directs.
AUSTIN GREEN, Clerk.
Monroe, La, August I, 1879.
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The Baton Rouge Advocate contin-
ues to publish the adj. of DIR. ID. 8.
Soatfwick, whom We published as Il
fraud in our issue of June %. If Bro.
Annis gets anything out OF him he will
he ahead of us.--C1Ita:r Chronicle.
The Doctors card camo to this Office
for publication, and it was declined,
not only Oh account of the uncertainty
of the pay, but because Of tho indie
cency OF tho card.
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CTKAYED OR STOLEN:

from Mansfield Plantation, /. miles bo-
low Monroe. on tho 10Th July, ono brown
bay marc about lSL hands high, five years
Old, scar or side FROM Snug. cori<s when
riding. Liberal reward will he paid for
information leading to her recovery.
J. :. FAILK.
Monroe, La. Aug. l, 1879. 4T:2t
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The greatest trouble with the Grccn-
back party in Mississippi, says the
Vicksburg Commercial, is the insult
aciency of its financial backing for
purposes of thorough organization. An
angelic party truly, "That sitteth on
nothing and bloweth u trumpet"
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CIIEHIE'E'S SALE.

State OF Louisiana, 18th District Court,
Parish of Ouachita.
Joseph Il. Wolfe 4 Co.,
No. 149l.
Thos. Mcclure.
By virtue OF a writs OF ii. fl. issued
from the Hon. 18th District Court. and to
for sale at the Courthouse door in the city of
Monroe, within the legal hours Of sale, on
Saturday. September &, 1879,
the following described property, to-wit
Lot No. IL, lying north OF and fronting
on Claiborne street, in tho town Of Trenton,
40 feet. and running back between parallel
lines 100 feet, more or less, together with
the storehouse and other improvements
thereon.
Seized rs the property of Tlos. Mcclure
and will be sold To satisfy said writs OF ii.
I'll. and costs.
forms OF snlo, caslt with benefit of ap-
praiScment. w. S. LOGAN,
st Sheriff.
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We learn from tho Winnsboro mail
rider that the Sheriff of Franklin and
posse succeeded this week in catching
- Lewis, who, in company With the
two Norriscs, killed the owner of and
robbed a trading boat on Tcns.,s some
four years ago. 1t will be remembered
that tho two Norriscs were hung by
the Regulators at that Time Catuhoulu
Netrs.
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Will the city of Shreveport admit
cotton and cotton wagons this year, in
spite of tho quarantine Tho future
great city of Louisiana can take our
word for it, there is no danger from
Monroe. AS in 1878, Monroe will re-
ceive refugees from Shreveport.
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THE CORNER SALOON.

CORNER DESIAKD AND ST. JOHN Sis,
MONROE, LA.
Tho undersigned, having opened u now
and elegantly furnished saloon in Monroe.
respectfully solicits Il liberal share of pub
lie pat ronage. Every attention will DO
given by 4 polite and experienced bar
keeper. Imported and domestic Wines,
Liquors and Cigars kept constantly on
band.
IAN kinds Of MIXED DRINKS, in season
q speciality. NJ. l.. DEDMAN,
Jan. l, 1879. Proprietor.
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NEW MAIKI:T HOUSE.

The undersigned has opened has opened
this new market house, and will be pleased
to supply the best of meats at all hours of
tho day. His old patrons arc respectfully
invited to como and see him.
Whole hogs, neatly hutchercd, sold
at Sc per pound. j. L. NELSON.
Dec. 10 1878 -l4:tf.
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1t is announced in WaShingl on
press dispatch that Hon. John Ray, Of
New Orleans, acting i'll tho interest of
Judge Srotford, has filed with Sccre-
tary Sherman voluminous charges
against A. s. Badger, collector Of the
port of New Orleans.
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The Sheriff of San Jacinto county,
Tcxas, passed through this place yes
terday, having prisoner in charge
who is accused of murdcringa negro in
that county. Tho man was arreste,, in
jackson, Miss.
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III c. DOWNS,
PRACTICAL PAPER HANG Err,
MONROE La
MONROE, la

Dealer in Wall Paper. Gold and Velvet
Border, ctc. Aside from superiority in
quality of paper, persons will titid my prices
70 or 70 per cent lower than those OF other
Moorc's drug store, whore parties arc 70
QucSted to lc,vo their orders. 22-6m
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MISCELLANEOUS.
TOR SALE

THE INGLESIDE PLANTATION,
On Bayou DeSiarti, five miles from Mou-
roe 200 acres OF land, 800 opon and under
fence. Place iii splendid condition, we'll
fencod and ditchod; good stables and quar-
tors and a largo Giu-houSe. 4 very large
dwelling: eight rooms. with all necessary
outh,,i!d;ngs, and bcautifui yard and sur
rouidings.
For terms ami further PARTICULARS apply
to or address
HUGH w. MONTGOMERY.
100 Common ST.. Now Orleans, "a.
April II. 1879. 10. Box 23i6
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MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.
e w. McFEE'S DRUG STORE.
JAS. A. BETHUNE, Agent.
Drugs, Medicines,
Paints, Oils, Glass,
Terfumery, Stationery,
School Books, Lamps,
Buist's Garden Seeds,
Cigars and Tobacco.
WINES AND IIoUoRs for medicinal pur-
poses. Physicians prescriptions carefully
prepared.
The Drug business at the old stand Of
G. w. NfcFco will DO continued through
Jas. A. Eothune, formerly associated with
Mr. McEee, as agent. The reputation OF
the McFGe drug store will DO maintained,
and the same class of reliable drugs. ,reli-
cines, etc., which made this establishment
noted, will be kept on hand.
Mrs. =. G. MCfEE.
Monroe, La, April IS, 1879.
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BAKERY,

MONROE BAKERY,
DESfAIsD STREET.,
.PETzOLD, Proprietor.
Families supplied with bread made of the
best flour. Cakes Of every kind kept for
sale, or made to order.
FANCY GROCERIES, OBACCo, CIGARS,
Fruits, Connections, Sc,
Kept III stock and will bn sold at tho lowest
market price. October g. 1877. ly
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Monroe and Trenton are enjoying,
themselves over quarantine regulations.
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The undersigned takes pleasure III making
known that he is now as woll prepared as
before the war, if not bottor, to do all kinds
Of work, either in
Manufacturing or Repairing
CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HACKS, ETC.
Ready made work kept hand; speci-
mems of which may TO seen by calling at tho
Factory. lie will also carry 81 general
Blacksnith shop, arranged 10 do all kinds Of
blnckSmlthlnS. Terms reasonable.
january l, 1879. FIR. ENDOM.
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OFFICE SALOON,
GRAND STREET, MONROE, La.
Established 1861
Tho Proprietor assures his many friends
and customers that he will constantly keep
OH hand the finest and best brands of
Wines, Liquors ssnal Cigars,
All of which will DO served with prompt
moss and politelloss.
A. J. X ELLER, Proprietor.
January l, 1879.
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DlEboLD SAFE AND LOCK CO.,
CANTON, OHIO.
N. b. ILTON, ENT,

Safes sold for less money than by any
ono travelling. on time, or for Il hoavy dis
count for cash.
Guns, Pistols, Clocks and Sewing Ma
chimes repaired on short notice by
n. Is. MILTON.
81 Rills' News Depot