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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01

80. Y, Gladney, A. c. Calhoun, H. Z
Mitchell, Beu. K. Coleman ana VIII
Tbs following named gentlemen were
elected delegates to the Senatorial Con'
..n,;o, N be held at Minden Oct. 18Th:
III. Hay. J. +. Meadors. }: ). Potts, -
II c,,,v Col. Juo kimbell, Jno. Besueur'
Inc n Chappell and I. ID. Meadows.
n, motion Of Col Kimbell il was order
.d that the delegates present at the Con
x.nt;ons Al Baton Rouge and Minden he
authorized to cast the full vote OF the par
isb and that no proxies be SLOWED
interestinp addresses we're made by
Can't. A. II. Payne, DR.. <. ii. Langford aud
Judge J. e. Egsn.
The Committee on Resolutions then ap-
neared and reported as follows:
yonr Committee on Resolutions beg
leave 20 submit the following Resolutions
| for YOUR consideration:
R,solred, lst That the Constitution re
Gently framed by the Convention called oy
D.mocratic Legislature should receive
the support OF all the good people OF the
| state.
1nd That said Constitution is eminently
calculated to restore the Stat. TO prosperi-
~ by il. wise reduction of the expenses OF
m. Government, and its limitations of the
pover Of the Legislature TO tax the people
and it, prohibition Of special legislation.
81. That, like the State Convention, we
leave the adjustment clause of the state
Debt to the individual action Of the Dem
ocratic voters.
.th. That there shall be an election held
in each ward of the parish on Saturday
before the third Monday in October for the
I al hn sh n
assemble in Homer on the Monday follow
ing. at which time said delegates shall de
eide whether or not there shall he a noml
nation. and # they decide to nominate the,
shall proceed To do so Immediately.
9Th That the basis of representation IL
each ward shall be one delegate Ia ever.
twenty (20) votes cast for +. A. Burke fo
State Treasurer in November ISIS, and on
for every fraction over ten.
18th That the Parish Executive Commit
tee shall. Immediately after the adjourn
ment of this meeting, appoint Commission
ers to hold the election above provided fol
and said Committee shall prnmulgate tn
number Of Delegates allowed each ward q
the basis established by this meeting
Aftcr discussion the Resolutions wer
adopted scridtim.
On motion the following gentlemen wcr
elected to form a Parish Executive Com
mittec:
Ward !, WIN. Sellers: ward ., Henry "
Mcleod; ward 3, Thomas Price ward
Isaac Miller; ward >, J. W. Mcfarland
ward 4. Ben. X. Coleman: ward :. J. II
Jordan and John II. Chapprll; ward = B
Is. McCaslaud.
On motion the CLAIBORNE GUARDIA'
and Grcenback Dollar were requested {,
publish the proceedings of this meeting
The meeting then adjourned.
I. ID. MEADOWS, Chairman.
NJ. REEFS BRYAN, Secretary.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01

am becoming an ardent believer In the
future OF Dallas. And conclude my
hasty jottings by giving 1t as my opinion
that Dallas In not . mushroom railroad
town, that IL has sbout It many elements
that will surely combine to give it a grad
ual and certain growth. Some Of the
leading citizens have remarkable sagscity
and enterprise, and by fhe designs they
are now carrying out they will add largely
TO their prosperity.
1t will please their old friends to learn
that DR.. Cornelius, the Messrs. Common,
". J. Allen, Val. T.. Winston, and many
other Claiborne people are prospecting
We wish TO thank Friend" Allen and his
accomplished lady, Mr. v. +. Winston and
lady, DIR. Wilcox and others, for many
kind attentions while in Dallas.
Once at home, | will rewrite my Texas
impressions, and will tell the readers OF
the GUARDIAN about Dallas from another
point Of view. d. B. II.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01
Camp.Meeting at Nj, zion.

Last Friday the good people Of that
community moved into camp at the Mt.
Zion church where they held a camp
meeting for five days. Many able Divines
were i'll attendance and large audience
at every hours service. All Of the We
hicles in and around Homer had been
hired and chartered for more than week
TO attend the meeting on Sunday, and our
every effort to obtain conveyance had
been thwarted until Saturday night, when
by the mercst chance. through the kind
ness of ;. Is. Aycock, a horse aud buggy
were placed at the disposal Of b. NJ.
MclIenry and oursclf We grasped at the
opportunity aud secured the transpUrta-
tion. So, early Sunday morning We were
found vending our way along the dusty
road to the camp ground. Having reach
rel the cncanpment and spent a few min.
utes at the tent of the Hon. W. +. More
land in removing the thick settings of the
dust from onr clothing. We went to the
mammoth shelter where the people were
then engaged in Kind of an experience
meeting which was indeed very interest
ing to the Christian and entertaining to
the sinner.
At IL o'clock one of the largest audiences
that ever assembled in Claiborne parish. on
n religious occasion. had congrrgated at
the stand to hear the Rev. J. N. Stone
preach one Of his sound, logical sermons
Bnt these preachers have wisely studied
when to present n claim TO and ask a con.
tribntlnn from the we'll dressed people who
attend these camp meetings: aud, accord
ingly, after the audience had assembled
and before preaching commenced, the Rev.
/. j. Upton presented the claims Of the
Presiding Elder. aud asked for Il fly dollars.
The e ~ men were called for, and 81 30
men were asked to contribute according to
their ability; and then the hat was sent
around and this was the move that made
the Homer boys feel bad because they had
paid all their spending money for buggieo
We dad not learn the amount raised, but
presume that il was fully fifty dollars; and
the rich discourse 10 which the liberal con.
trlbutors listened Immediately aft-rwar
made them feel that the gift had been be.
slowed upon a worthy man.
At noon the tent-hulders and supporters
of the meeting showed their ho-pitable
feelings by the many invitations to dine.
We accepted an invitation from Miss Salli-
Cleveland and dined at the tent of Mcssrs.
Cleveland and Featherston. 1t suffices TO
say that we were az Mt. Zion, TO know that
the table at which we ate was bountifully
supplied with the richest of food.
The meeting was grand success Manv
luke-warm Christians were revived aud
reinstated in the path Of duty; and many
hard hearted sinners were made TO feel the
poignant appeals of the spirit ~ the able
prayers and eloquent sermons went up
from that consecrarcd altar.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01
SHERMAN, TEXAS. Sept. 18th. 1879.

SHERMAN, lfAAs, sept. <otn, 1893.
Travelled this morning for three hours
through the most beautiful country have
ever seen. Leaving Dallas at 7:30 q. m.
I went directly north, and at 1880 reached
Sherman, said to be one Of the solid towns
of northern Texas.
A stranger, unless he makes himself
very obtrusive, cannot in a few hours
possess himself of those facts that will be
of interest and value. hut ~ good luck
would have it, the clerk Of the hotel at
which am stopping is Louisisnian and
10 clever gentleman. He is not one Of
those icy beings who fix the lonely gnest
with glittering eye as he consign- him
to the tender nercies Of sable attendant,
and in lordly, naughty style wave. him
up stairs. Sir. c. H. Murdoch is from
DeSoto parish to this place, but was origi
nally from Avoyelles parish, and is now
located at Sherman In the Binkley House
| am grateful to him for many kind atten.
tions, introductions TO leading citizens, & c.
condense for readers few item. of
interest about Sherman gathered from Mr..
Murdoch and others here.
Sherman is at present the western ter
minus of the Transcontinental Division of
the Texas and Pacific Railway. and is the
county site Of Grayson county. The city
has ii population of about ~, 900. and will
steadily increase should all the improve
ments now in embryo be carried out
sherman imprcsscs the observer n a
solid town. To stand ut any corner of the
Courthouse square or plaza and look as
have done to-day ut the wagons that are
packed thick around the seat Of justice,
one cannot but conclude that much buy
ing and selling is done here. There are
several street railways, some manufacto-
ries of Importance in actual operation and
Others being organized. Forty thousand
bales Of cotton will Ice sold here this sea
son. thus securing very large business
for the place. Quite a number of business
houses have either just been completed or
are now in process of construction. Three
large Touring mills are continually at
work, and an ice factory Of large capacity
places this luxury in reach of all.
These facts have learned in a few hours
stay here. Other items will be communi.
Gated at an early date.
II. B H.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

We are authorized to announce F. z.
MAYO. ESQ. of Farmerville, Union parish,
a. candidate for District Attorney, lhird
Judicial District, composed Of the parishes
Of Claiborne, Union and Lincoln, at nett
election.
We are authorized to announce judge
J. A. RICHARDSON as candidate for
District Attorney. Third Judicial District
composed of the parishes of Claiborne, IN
ion aud Lincoln, at next election.
We are authorized to announce JAS. 4.
RAMSEY. Esq, of Farmerville, Union par.
i-h, as a candidate for District Attorney,
Third Judicial District, composed Of the
parishes of Claiborne, Union aud Lincoln,
at ueXt election.
We are authorized to announce ALLEN
BARESDALE, of Vienna, Lincoln parish,
as candidate for reelection to the Office
of District Attorney, Third Judicial Dis
trct, composed of the parishes Of Claiborne,
Union and Lincoln, at next election.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01
70 ihe Voter. o. the Parishes Of CiaIbsrsa
Lincoln and Union:

l have ever been of opinion that Judi.
ciai preierment should never be sought
ana obtained through canvassinR and cleo
',oheerlng but. We're il otberwise, INV Grip
pea condition would deny to me that priv
ltge. l. therefore, adopt this method Of
auuressing you. ! ask not the Office of DE-
trct Judge for this District for kosors-
purely for the emoiSmern, for the support
VI myself and family. Not being paid my
saiarles for my services a. Parish Judge
@i TINS parish, leaves me poor indeed.n
CONSIDER my claims aud condition: should
you consider me to be incompetent and un-
worthy-or either-vote for some one else;
pul, shonld you consider me competent and
mor.ny, give me your support-there IL no
one more in need.
t,edging myself ever to be lust and true
a 40 me best Of my ability in the faithful
.,Wnarge OF my official duties-adminis-
.ering jnsiice where justice belongs, vheth-
er It falls light or hesvy-your kind consid-
s srn and support viii be ever nate
FULLY remembered.
Homer La, Sept. 2, 1879. sat
" Vienna Sentinel and FarmerviIls
"ahette copy four timos, and send bill.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01
FOR SHERIFF.

We ARE authorized to announce F. ".
FREEMAN "a a candidate for Sheriff Of
Claiborne parish, at next election.
We are authorized to announce THOs.
II. BROWN Ms q candidate for Sheriff Of
Claiborne parish, nj next election.
We are authorized to announce JOHN L.
BROWN H. a candidate for Sheriff of Clai-
borne parish At next election.
We ART authorized to announce JAS. Il.
SIMMONS rs candidate for Sheriff Of
Claiborne parish, AT next election.
We are authorized to announce J. T..
BAhER as candidate for sheriff of Clai.
borne parish, at next election.
We are authorized to announce ALEX.
RAGLAND as n candidate for Sheriff Of
Claiborne parish, at next election.
We are authorized to announce r. T..
MCCLENDON as a candidate for Sheriff Of
Claiborne parish, at next election-subiect
to Democratic nomination, if there b
one.
We are authorized to announce w. +.
AiCOCk rs a candidate for Sheriff of Clai.
borne parish, at next election.
We are authorized to announce O. A..
SMITH as candidate for sheriff of Clai.
borne parish, at next election.
We are authorized to Announce ]. II. II.
TAYLOR as candidate for Sheriff of Clsi.
borne parish, ut uext election.
We are authorized to announce l. n.
GLOVER AZ candidate for Sheriff of Clai.
borne parish, at next election.
fOR JUSTICE or THE Tprd7.
We arr authorized to announce ]. FER
GtSON, Esq, as a candidate for re-electioa
to the office of Justice of the Peace. ~
next election
We are authorized TO announce B. A.
OK iSON, of Arizona, as a candidate for
election.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01
Written for the GrARDiAS
And dis Ole Oman was a Thistle SITTER.

BREDREN Az SISTERS: De fist part oh
de text, namely, "de ole oman" shall pass
obcr rapidly, an handle powerful cautious
~. DE porcupine has his quilts, de reptile
dat crawlcth at your feet his venom, de
wasp dat tlyeth in de air his sting. but
luhly oman is twist armed-fustly, by ma
ter, wild a very long tongue; secondly, by
invention. wild de broomstick. an she has
a woudrous mack oh slingin' bofe weapons
Id advise you, my bredrcn, not to tackle
bnt To take ronndancc on dis 'forrsed ole
oman on ebery 'casion, for you'll come ont
wusted in de end.
Neither is il oh de thistle | wish to dis.
c"se, and pint the bent oh your minds To,
dis blessed Sabbath mornin': but dis text
sarved, as portant turnin pint, for de
hinge Oh de mind, ob your tumble adviser
an sarvent.
De sitter" anu de text. Now, dis VERY
church needs siftin mighty bad. don't
bIl"ve you're ware oh de danger you're in.
You're tryn' to fool God man, an de deb.
BILE; but you can't fool me, Watched you
AZ You partook oh de sacred body Oh Christ,
an drank oh de precious blood oh de Lamb.
and What did see' DE bruddrr, at de far
end oh de table, chawcd slow; it isn't wer
ry healthy for fat hogs in his vicinity. De
brudder al de pddcr end oh de tabl, looked
kind ob shrepish aud mcckish. but he's
fond oh locking At de eals-is married but
thinks de scbbcnth commandment don,
mount to much foce any way. Anodder is
bold and pompuS, can beat Tom Paine
chawin' up dc prccious Word ob God. aui
glib Tom two in de game. DE womin- din.
shnf drwours each odder- karacters, wars
big bows, kinks der bangs. an ran, der
har, for to look like de white foxes Sunday
Now de steeple ob dis church plainly
p'nts "har we're goin' to. You are sayin'
to d. world, de flesh an de d,lhle. von',e
followerln' arter de man Christ .I.sns. I'm,
tell y"n now, you're on a mighty cole
traIe' He fout '-pressly and pintedly gins,
all slch debblementry.
DE Bible says sift out all SIGH. know
by sprricnce it currics a pastor wba-
dosn't Ike to be rubbed. and its nowe,r,,
-trainln' on de SITTER To- Git n n.n,hor ;,
big puas through; but We have tbpss.v
eth de Lord on our side, darfore Ter ius,rs
he done dough de hebLeus fall.
Ise seed de commit wild a tail wh,,
cached mos clean cross de sky. D., white
men Oh eddication purdicted dat do end
was high' an some | hearn of got dar cen.
sion robes did mp, starched an au,.d q.
lie portant casion; but sarcbed ia ST..
ter an felt safe--I found no mep.b;on ~
de commit w
II oeen gittln' colder an colder in d..
WINTER an hotter an hotter in dc srn,n..
all dey say dar's five planets in nerh.,;o
all Ja1turposition to dis erf an,
creepln higher an higher. but de- scr;n,..
makes DO menshion obit. But. my hrsd,..
Sn sisters de end isnigh. scrp,er ploinlv
says In dose days de lion an de lamb .h,n
,e,u 'osedder' Well, de lion has crep in A.
iold ob de church-dey fed toooad..,
sunday an de lamb nirped away nor'sa,
uncon'arned' Bredren and sisters, lite ve,
lamps and hab dem burniu', for do .n,S
de world, or oh de lamb, am ,ura W
PARsoS vIP, DM !
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01
FOR CLERK d. c.

We are authorized to announce J. r.
RAMSEY as candidate for Clerk Of the
District Court Of Claiborne parish, At next
election.
We are authorized to announce DREW
FERGU son as candidate for Clerk Of
the District Court Of Claiborne parish, at
next election.
We are authorized to announce JAMES
J. POTTS a. n candidate for Clerk of the
District Court of Claiborne parish, at next
election.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01

Tomorrow the first mail leaves Homer
on the new route from Homer to Collins
burg. This is an enterprise for which the
GuARprAN has been assiduou-ly laboriug
for nearly two years. The citizens along
the route will hereafter have some regular
means by which to obtain their mail mat
ter, privilege Of which they have hither
TO been deprived.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01

We have received the address Of Hon
J. Floyd King, our Representative in Con.
gress, to the Mississippi River Commission
This is an able and we'll prepared address
One that reflects credit upon the writer
and one that should be thoroughly read
and digested by this important Commits.
sion before it returns to that body tina,
gave II existence. The resources Of these
rich slluvial lands will never be fully de-
veloped until the National Government
take the matter in hand. The good work
has begun. A step has been taken in the
right direction and rapid may We expect
the expedition to move on till untold ben
efn will be reaped from the efforts Of this
gigantic enterprise.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01

Judge J. c. Egau and Prof 4. c. Cal.
houn, delegates to the State Convention,
left by stage last night for BATON Rouge,
We have su inkling that the name Of
Judge Egan will be before the Convention
rs a candidate for Attorncy-General. No
name from North Louisiana could he
placed ON the State ticket that will give
it more weight aud influence, both in the
city and country. His experience rs As
sistant Attorney General for the past
three years has given Judge Egan All in
cite to the great and responsible duties
made incumbent upon the occupant of the
high position that he seeks.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01

Robert W. Scott left last night for Min
den, where he proposes to make his future
home. Few young men with Rob's ability
aud qualities. lie Is a good salesmnn, and
q clever social chum. We leave him with
the tender care Of his exployes.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01

Like h'gets like, and this is never 40
fully exemplified as when lover begins
TO exhibit feelings Of indifference aud in
sincerity. II is at this stage Of the suit
that jealousy aud unpleasant doubts have
their birth, aud often grow up to the over
throwing Of avowed promises and devo-
tionsl pledges.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01

II Is an admitted fact that ladies mako
the most cutting critics. And one fact that
is safe to sssert il, they never have any
mercy for their own sex. Generally they
are as prolix with their back -handed com.
plments a. a Frrnchman would be in Civ
ing the direction to the Sandwich Islands.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01
FOR JUSTICE or THE pEAcE-W,rI
FOR CONST4BLE-Wayd7

We are authorized to announce JAS. 7.
ollS as candidate for Constable in Ward
- at next election.
p, we are authorized to announce r. p.
hAR" ELL az a candidate for Constable
IN Ward :, at next election.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01

We take pleasure in announcing To the
people Of Homer and vicinity that DIR. j.
l.. AvERYr will make monthly visits to
Homer and will attend TO all cases in his
line Of practice. DIR. Averyt is good den
tist and should he patronizsd.
Orders lcft at A. W. Barrows store Will
receive prompt attention.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01
CANDIDATES. COLUMN.
Election LIST Tuesday In December, 1871,
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

We are authorized to announce ALEX.
WE'LL AZ a candidate Tor Represen tative
in the General Assembly Of the State, Il
next election.
We are authorized 70 announce DR.. E. q.
LANGFORD ~ candidate for represent
a,ixe in the General Assembly Of the STATE.
at next election, subject to Democrats
nomination.
We are authorized TO announce JOHN z.
pHIPPS as a candidate for Representative
in the General Assembly Of the State, ss
next election.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01

DIR. II. A. Lewis and family arrived here
from Texas last Thursday. The DIR. is in
fine health and well pleased with his
move. He speaks without hesitation Of
the many disadvantages Of Texas rs well
as Of the many Inducements that are ~
often spoken of by persons who live
there. DIR. Lewis has n lively practice
and extensive drug business it, Grapevine,
Tarrant county, and thinks that he is now
settled for life. He is here on business
and will be with us for several weeks.
We extend to HIM and family a hearty
welcome, and hope that their sojourn
with us will be pleasant.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01

The Shreveport Evening Standard after
the lst Of October will be . morning pa
por Then we hope that it will reach us
regularly, for heretofore 1t has been coming
in punches Of three or urlpapes at .
time
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01

Prof J. W. Nicholson left by stage last
Sunday night for Baton Rouge, where he
Kocs To resume his duties in the State Uni
verity. He is sl.o a delegate from Ciai'
borne to the State Convention to convene
In Baton Reuge on the 9th inst.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01

Col. John Chade, Of New CLEANS, put IFS
under obligations to him for late city pa
prrs Mr.. Chafe il well known in this
part of the State NJ thorough business
man, and his many customers and old
friends are pleased to see him once more
In their midst. His weight M IA states
man was felt in the late Lstitutional
Convention in which he was delegate
from one Of the wards of New Orleans.
May his future life be crowned with the
same marks Of success IA his past has
been.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01

Aspecial request WAS made by the preach
ers at the Camp-mceting asking the candi-
dates Ia abstain from electionecring while
on the encampment. Now, some Of the
candidates wosld like to know why the re-
quest was not carried farther, and ask the
widowers To abstain from counting the Wild
ows aud the bachelors Ia withhold the
shcep's-eyc from the charming girls.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-01

y this ossce ""1"oi1D
The New York herald., 1879-12-26
A DEMURRER FOR TEXAS.

To THE EDITOR OF TIL. HERALD:-
Will you allow me. citizen of Marshall. Texas.
to the erroneous impression likely to have
been left In the minds Of many of your readers
by your reference editorally recent issue of tho
HERALD to the probable discharge Of tho "rufaanly
Texan. Currie," the murderer OF tho actor Porter.
James Currio is an ex-federal soldier. OF reputed
New York birth. raised in Ohio. whence he fed to
escape punishment for crime. He helped to mako
Kansas worthy her sobriquet OF ''bioody" by
several murders, and came to Texas in 1873.
His reputation rs man being unknown to me. he
was employed as q locomotive engineer tho Texas
and Pacific Railway. II he escapes punishment only
people not resident Of Texas will DO to blame The
Texas horror stricken at the crime and
Colonel W. W. Spvey. the prosont District Attorney.
noted tor his unusual ability and conscientious
industry in the discharge OF his duty public
prosecutor. There were three witnesses to tho
der-Mr. barrymore and Miss Cummins, OF Now
York. and Mr.. Harvey, of Texas Tho latter Is now
in custody ut Marshall pending tho trial. Mr..
barrymore and Miss Cuminns still here.
The murdered gentleman ana his friends together
with the murderer. were all strangers to us-werc
'bone Of your bono aud flesh OF your iesh"-and IL
soeins unfair that Texas should be held responsible
for crime committed on her soil by one of your
people. JOHN II. DICKSON,
Formerly General Superintendent Texas Pacific