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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21

riage. Gen. jackson, whose chtvairOus
nature in respect to women cannot be
called in question, warmly advised
that step, and became so devoted
friend and atllnirar of MIS-. Eaton that
he, too, was accused by his adversa-
ries Of maintaining improper relations
with the lady. Gen. Eaton had rem
dered no&able seeviee,duriuelthe cam.
paign, and was rewarded with a seat
In the Cabinet as Secretary of War, less
on account of any personal aptitude
than because jackson wanted 'esto have
y friend about him upon whom ho
could rely" Gen. Eaton's entrance
into the Cabinet nomtnally gave his
wife high social status, but tho wives
Of the other members Of the Cabinet
declined to associate with her, aud for
more than year Washington was tho
theatre of social warfare. 'sOld
Hickory" demanded of his Secretaries
the recognition of Mrs. Eaton, and was
refused by all except Mr.. Van Buren,.
jackson next demanded the resignation
of his Secretaries, and they were sent
In and accepted on the ground OF u de-
termination to rcorganize tho Cabinet.
In 1886 Gen. Eaton was appointed
Minister to Spain, and Mrs. Eaton be-
came a reigning favorite In Madrid.
In 1S4O she returned to Washington,
residing there until tho death of her
husband In 1866. A year later she
made the acquaintance Of an italian
dancing master named Antonio Buch-
ignnni or Bourgnnini, who was not
much over twenty years of age, and
married him. In 1868 he was appoint
Ell a librarian of Congress, aiid subse-
quently went with his wife to New
York, remaining there till 1896. He
succeeded by u general power of attor-
ney In getting SIG, 900 of her money,
and sailed for Europe with his wife's
granddaughter, Emily Randolph, sew
enteen years old. They lived In Lucca,
Italy, for several years, but after spond-
ing all their money went to Montreal.
In 1868 Buchignanf came to New York (,
and was arrested by his deserted wife
and adjudged to pay her u weekly al-
lowance of @S. He was shortly after
| ward arrested for tho abduction of Miss
Randolph, and was prosecuted before
Justice Dodge. The suit, however,
was compromised and the defendant
returned to Montreal, where he proba-
bly, still resides. For several years
past the former Mrs. Eaton has resided
at Washington, In the most complete
retirement, 'N"t '''' '''t.'.
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END OF A CnEcKERED CAREER.
Death Of the Heroine Of the Cabinet
Crisis Of 1881.

Mrs. Margaret l.. Eaton, widow of
Gen. John Henry Eaton, Secretary of
War in the first cabinet of President
Jackson, died in Washington on Satur-
day last. Tho New York Herald gives
a very interesting sketch of her life.
Mrs. Eaton's maiden name was Margn-
ret j.. O'Neil. She was born In ono of
the Southern States in 1906, and was
consequently in her eighty-fourth year.
Her father was gentleman of wealth
and good social position, and she re-
ceived an unusually good education
for that early period. She was en-
dowed with high personal beauty, and
had singular fascination of manner,
which, combined with great strength
of will, ambition and perseverance,,
enabled her to become a reigning belle,
and, at a later period, the real queen
OF society at the Federal court. He
first husband, by whom she had several
children, was Mr.. Timbcrlake, q pur-
ser in the United States navy. The
nuptfals were celebrated with eclat,
and the father OF Miss O'Neil presented
her, on her wedding day, with we'll
furnished house at Warrington. Mr..
Timberlake was an intimate personal
friend Of Major John Henry Eaton,
Senator from Tennessee from 1918 to
| 1879, Known as the most trusteu coh-
panion of General Jackson. 1t has
been stated that Purser Timberlake
had presentiment of early death and
had expressed the hope that his young
widow might become the wife OF
his friend, Major (afterward General
Eaton. Be this as it may, the second
marriage took place in 1928, but few
months before the inauguration Of
Gen. jackson. Uncharitable rum0rs
were in circulation in Washington con-
cernfng the relations between Eaton
and Mrs. Timberlake, and the former
consulted Gen. Jackson about the ex
pediency Of silencing them by mar
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21
\ NATURAL WONDER IN FLORIDA.

i (Tallahassoe Cor. New York Sun.l
From my hotel window 1 can look
out almost any clear day and SEQ q
dim column of smoke In the far south
west. have asked the cause of II and
have been told that it is the vapor
from a boiling spring, which has never
been found, owing to the impenetrablo
nature of the swamp in which 1t Is sit
uated. suggested one day that per-
haps there might be some Illicit whisky
distillation going on in that swamp.
The possibility, and even probability,
was admitted. "Then none of you, l
presume," asked, 'saw that column
Of smoke before or during the war?''
None had seen it until tho tax on
whisky was levied, for, they said, they
had never had their attention called to
it until of late years.
accosted a gray-haired negro on the
subject of the smoky columns: "Well,
sar," says he, "if you was down in dc
neighborhood Of whar dat smoke is,
and you should leave "A Jug alongside
de road wild quarter tied to dc handle,
you'd be mighty ap to find dat Jug
filed wild whisky next day."
"Wherc would the quarter be, unclc?"
"Dat would be gone, sar."
"And 1 could spend n quarter that
way every day?"
GAS many as you like. If you tic
half IL dollar dcy'lI glib you half IL dol
lars worth of whisky, and dcy'll glib
you good measure sure"
"Do they do much business in that
line?'' L asked.
"I don't know muffin about dat, sab.
/ only knows dat you get as much
whisky in dc jug AS the money tied to
tle handle will pay fOrD
don't want tho readers OF this to
discrcdit the existence in Florida OF
great springs, natural bridges, or sunk
en- lands making room for lakes, for
these are natural phenomena and can
be seen and verified.
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Fred Endoln

Fred Endom
vs.. No. 1863.
II. w. & b. r. McEnery.
State of Louisiana, Parish OF Ouachita,
Parish Court.
BY virtue of writ of fl. fa. to mo directed
from the Hon. Parish Court of Ouachita, in
the above entitled and numbered suit, I
have seized and will offer for sale, at the
Court House door in the city of Monroe, on
Saturday, 22d Of November, 1879,
the following described property to;wit :
and the interest of defendants, FL. W. q B.
T. McEnery, in and to 40 balos cotton, in
cotton house on Magenta plantation.
Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit OF
appraisenlent.
st w. s. LOiAN, Sheriff.
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noble specimens of we'll educated wo-

noble specimens of we'll educated Wo-
men," ..
In his life and preaching DIR. Pierce
held the old-fashioned doctrines of
primitive Methodism, and enforced
them with unflinching faithfulness.
He was opposed to extravaganza In
dress and personal adornment. The
annoyed him, and he often pointedly
rcbuked it from the pulpit. While he
was always extremely courteous, he
could be severe in dealing out what he
considered merited rebuke. Theologt-
cally, he leaned somewhat toward the
doctrines of the sshigher-life" wing of
the Methodist Church. He was out
spoken in his belief that true Chris
tians are made holy by the sufiiciency
of the atonement of Christ. About
two months ago, while In great bodily
weakness, yet with an unclouded mind,
he wrote a long farewell letter to his
brethren of the ministry. In this he
declared his assurance Of salvation, aud
told them that without the positive
love and desire of holiness, no man
could have religion.
Notwithstanding his advanced age,
DIR. Pierce has been a powerful aud
eloquent preacher up to quite recent
lAlAes " ASuAu VIC las6t l3W years OS
has preached with all the vigor of
most men of SO. His voice would
reach to the farthest seat of camp
meeting assembly, and his eloquence
would hold large congregations where
younger men would fail to keep weary
ones awake. No leading man ever
made fewer enemies. He has been
universally revered and beloved. His
final illness continued for about nine
months. During this time he was close.
ly confined, at times suffering great
pain. According to his own account
he 'tsuffered much, prayed much, and
enjoyed much" He was always bril-
liant in conversation, and noted TO,
his cheerful fund of anecdote. Even
in his last illness he was cheerful ali
the way through. His death has been
daily expected for several months.
DR.. Pierce's son, Bishop George Eos
ter Pierce, survives him, although In
somewhat broken health. He Is q
man of about 6s years of age, and en-
inent in all the qualities which made
his venerable father so beloved.
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CHERIFF'S SALE.
II. D. King
vs..
No. 1910.

vs.. NO. 1Z4O
Sam Sims.
State OF Louisiana, Parish of Ouachlta,
Parish Court.
By virtue of a writ of fl. fa issued from
the Hon. Parish Court and to me directed,
I have seized and will offer for sale. at the
Courthouse doer in the city OF Monroe,
within legal hours of sale, on
Saturday, goth day of November, 1879.
the following described property fo-w1t:
Seized as the property of Samuel Sims
and will be sold to satify said writ of ii. ia
and costs.
Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit o
appraiSement.
w. 8. LOGAN.
St Sheriff.
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John H. Dinkgrave,

A TrORNEY AT LAW, MONROE, LA.
II Office opposite Court House. Practices
in all the Courts of North Louisiana also
in tho Supreme Court of the State and the
Federal Courts. All claims, including cot
ton claims, will receive prompt attention.
Land Onice and Pension matters attended
to. March 2S, 1879.
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Dentistry.

nR. $. L. BRACEY, Dentist, respectfully
- offers his professional services to the
citizens of Monroe and surrounding coun-
try. Having experience of fourteen
years in the practice, he feels confident OF
giving satisfaction in all branches of his
profession. Is willing to warrant all work.
Office at residence on Jackson street, near
the Female Academy, Monroe, La.
v7-mar16:1Y
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Franklin Garrett,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, MONROE, LA.
n Lands for sale and rent in the par
ishes of Ouachita, Morehouse and Richland,
including desirable farms. Special atten-
ton to real estate titles. Communications
solicited from parties to buy, sell rent
lands and houses. Enquiries promptly
answered.. Correspondents i'll all the
States. December 6, 1878. 1y
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21

"How far is 1t to Cub Creck?" asked
q traveller of Dutch woman. "Only
shoost a little Ways" "fs it four, six,
eight or ten miles"' impaticntly asked
the stranger. "Yas, dinks it is,"
serenely replied the unmoved gate
keeper.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21

II. w. RICHARDSON. c. J. BoATNER.
Richardson e. BOatner,
4 TrORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT
n Law, Monroe, La, will practice in all
the Parishes of North Louisiana, in the
Supreme Court at Monroe, the Federal
Courts, and in the Land Office Department
of the General Government.
Office fronting northeast corner of public
square. January 3, 1879.
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LEGAL.
CHERIFF'S SALE.

CIIERIFF1S SAILED
r. Richardson ..
VS.. No. 1880.
John Fo1we1l.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita,
Parish Court.
BY virtue of writ of fl. ia. issued from
the Hon. Parish Court, and to me directed,
1 have seized and will offer for sale, at the
Courthouse door, in the city of Monroe,
within the hours presided by law, ON
Saturday., 9th day of December, 1879,
Lot No. in square No. 80, in the city OF
Monroe, on the corner Of Eighth and Breard
streets, same being in Fithiops addition to
said city.
Seized as the property of John Folwell
and will be sold to satisfy said fl. ia. and
costs.
Terms of sale, cash, with benefit of ap-
praisement. w. S. LOGAN,
st Sheriff.
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"The only jokes women like to read
are those which reflect ridicule upon
men," eyes," says a contemporary,
con taking up paper woman in
variably turns to the marriage COL
umn.''
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DIR. ThOs, Y. Ably,

MONROE, La,
FFICE on DeSiard street, at the inter-
~ section of First, in the rear room of
building formerly occupied by A. j..
Keller
January 5, 1876, 1y
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21
r. RICHARDSON. SD. M'ENERY.
Richardson a. NcEnery,

A TrORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
n will practice in all the parishes OF
North Louisiana, the Supreme Court of the
ate, the Federal Courts, and in the Land
tflice Department OF the General Govern
ment. January IL, 1873.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21

Fortune does not change men 1t
only unmasks them and shows their
true character.
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NEW BARBER SHOP ;

I have opened a Shaving and Haircut
ting Saloon in Monroe, in the Kindermann
building. first hoor,) and will be pleased
to have a liberal share of the public patron
age. GUS. SMITH.
Monroe, Nov. 6, 1879. If
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21

Democratic majority on joint ballot
103. There are six colored members
of the Legislature, four Of whom are
Republicans, one a dreenbacker, and
one a Democrat.
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F. r. STUBBS. TALBOT STILLMAN.
Stul3bs Il Stfllman,

A TTORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
n will practice in the Parishes or
and in the Federal Courts. Will take
claims for collection in all other parishes in
Louisiana, with privilege of managing
same in connection with attorneys residing
there. March 7, 1870. 1y
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21

Full returns from all the counties in
Mississippi show the Legislature OF
that State to consist as follows:
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A bird in the bush is worth thou
sand on bonnet.
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Dr. T.P. Richardson

Dr. H +. RICHARDSON
"AS resumed the practice of Medicine.
i'll He may be found, when not profess
sionally engaged, at Moore's drug store
during the day, and at his residence at all
other hours. Monroe, Feb. 6, 1879.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-21

Joseph e. Johnston,
A TTORNEY AT LAW, MONROE, La,
n will practice in all the Courts Of the
Fourteenth judicial District and in the
Supreme Court of the State.
January 25, 1879.
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Il. Il. TODD. DAVID TODD.
Todd Il Todd,
A TrORNEYS AT LAW,
MONROE, LA.
December 2, 1877.

John II. Lulleling,
A TTORNEY AT LAW, Monroe, La, will
II practice in the State and Federal Courts
in Louisiana, and in the Supreme Court at
Washington City. II
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CHERRIES SALE.

St
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-09-27
HOW THEY MET AND PARTED

Two men hailed each other from
the opposite bank of IL stream, re-
Gently, and exchanging greetings,
many friendly questions were put
and answered. They were evident
ly delighted to meet each other,
and their only regret appeared to
be that they encountered one ano-
ther in place where it was impos-
sible for them to shake hands, the
river not being fordable on account
of its swiftness, while the nearest
bridge WAS five miles above. Both
men lamented tins unfortunate cir
cumstance very much, but at length
IA way of getting over the difficulty
suggested itself, to one of them,
whose pet name was ''Broncho
Bill
81 say, Sam" cried Broncho, ''its
"A little rough for old friends and
neighbors to meet away out here,
thousands of miles from home, and
then have to part in this way. Got
your pistol with yer?"
Il hev, cried Sam; callers carry
her"
Good! That's some comfort. If
we can't get across this var stream
to shake hands, why, thar's nothin'
to prevent us from takin' shot at
each other. Jist ride up to yer left
thar rod or two. Thar, now, jist
one good old neighborly home
shot"
The men rode aside, and bang!
bang! went their pistols.
Yer smashed the pummel of my
saddle" cried Broncho. eyer see
the boss SHE'D a little inst MS We
turned loose, Dryer might plump
ed me good"
Yer done better, Bill; you got
into the flesh of my left arm about
half an inch. Good mornin' to yer;
a safe journey, and tell the folks at
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-09-27

home we met and had a good social
time together"
THANK yer, and the same to You;
bet I'll give 'em good account of
you!"
Sam then turned to our friend,
aud with tears in his eyes, said:
God bless him! 1t is n great COM
fort to meet an old friend and neiYi,-
Dor like him, away ont here iu this
Wilderness place. A kinder, mere
accommodative and agreeable gem
tleman never lived. / wouldn't q
missed seem him for fifty dollars!"
Virginia Ner.) Chronicle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-09-27

A Madison (Wisconsin) paper
gives fearful account of woman's
peridy. A young man went to take
his girl for walk, but found that
she had not done her milking.
With gallantry that does credit
to the Madisonian young man, he
volunteered to do the milking for
her while, she was making her
toilet. After he had got ner mix
ing done, had hung the milk-stool
OIL the bars and set the pail of milk
i'll the kitchen, washed his hands at
the pump with soft soap and wiped
them on the tail of his dus.er, he
discovered that she had gone to the
circus with another young man,
who did not know enough to ex-
tract milk from milk wagon. Tie
deserted young man kicked over
the pail OF milk. and went his way
u sadder man.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-09-27
From n. o. Bulletin, Jan. 2, 1851
LINES.
[ Respectfully dedicated to Rev. D. L.,
OF -. Church, n. O.l
BY sAA'L R. WALKER.

Dear Doctor, for nigh generation
I've sat beneath thy ministration,
And for many year have heard
Thine exposition of the Wor.s,
And if not better for thy pxeaching,
The fault is mine, and D}t thy teaching.
Doctor, when last sal Sath day
Homeward from chxech took my way,
With measured steps and spirits low,
And thoughts that gloomier seemed to
grow,
My mind recalled those better days.
| OF which tbs left Nv but to praise
And il: such desperate situation,
With due respect and reneration,
l thought that I'd appeal to you,
And ask you, Doctor, what to do.
You knew me we'll in other days.
Before the country changed its ways;
L was man of wealth and weight,
And owned II rather large estate,
And what L said and what / wrote
Was quite the thing for folks to quote.
My house, too, was great resort
For people OF the better sort
When passed that way IL weary sinner.
The rich or poor
Who crossed my door
Had welcome and il drink and dinner
Then rose of Mars the blood-re,l star
Then waged II cruel yengeful war.
My patriot friends burnt all my cotton.
The Yankees stole the wealth id gotten,
Took all on which they Laid the hand.
So honor. of which they did not unlrr-
stand
The value, so they left it there.
To burgeon and its fruits to bear,
And in the end. the South tn save,
And keep her people true AMI brave.
My household gods were shivered then,
And breathing from my heart .Ain-n"
| gathered up my slender means
And took myself to New Orleans.
What there l saw, what there befel,
Is what here proposed to tell;
But Doctor, | find it growing late
Dim grows the eoais within the CRATE.
And must until some future day
Defer the task | here essay.
From Imprudenae her brazen crown to
tear,
And twine wreath for modest worth to
wear.
The Newtown bee., 1879-08-20

a sfssssshe consists, and ht-ve intimat- v8 10 Us that they niigt |, pet ono mn and invite us, we will gir, the contents of this one. Seventy I've bushels of clans 1 noa ears or cof.A, 1, 400 pounds of lobster, sagf chiekc,ns and 1,5oQ pounds of blue fish, cooked on two rods of stone vail by using ten cords of wood We met some of our townsmen there, and they all sesnad .an regret that the Fat Mems c,,assT EssssssS did not last week..
The Newtown bee., 1879-08-20
The Picnic,

The Trinity Parish and Sunday school picnic, together with the Congregational and Methodist Sunday schools, of New town, came off on Thursday, Aug. 14th, as arranged for, and was decided sue cess. Sometime before the arrival ot the II 40 train, with which they were to con meet, the cars for the excursion standing at the depot were filled to overfloWing with the little ones ard their elders, with faces bright with anHcipations for the day. After the train was we'll on its way, some one strOlling through the six cars, counted six hundred and siXty-five per sons, being, as a bystander remarked, an exodus which Newtown seldom sees.
 The party reached Parlor Rock about half past twelve o'clock, and distributed themselves over the grounds, spreading their lunch on the various tables about under the trees, the Sunday school schol- ars having theirs altogether in the pavil- ion. The pleasure of the day was some- CTS, which obliged them to seek shelter but the sun shone out again brightly af- ter each shower, and allowed the people to roam Ovep the grounds and admire the many beauties of the place.
 Parlor Rock is so well known that a description of 1t seems almost super fiuous, but we are sure the loveliness of the Housatonic at this place will leave pictures upon the minds of many, which will be remembered for some time to come. The winding curves which makes the quiet stream seem at one point almost enclosed by the trees and shrubs, reflect ing them In the clear water, and the boats gliding about upon it, then 1t rushes suddenly down a narrow waterfall and gurgles along rocky bed until within a short distanee it makes another perpen- dicular descent, forming a miniature cataract of more than ordinary beauty, which being in full view from the Pa1lor Rock itself, can be enjoyed as long as one wishes. Then it curves again In irregu- lar wanderings for a short space, with the soft glints of sunlight looking down through the trees, and spreads itself out below as calmly as If it had never known any other experience.
 We noticed many of the guests of the town, and many who were formerly resi- dents here, who seemed to enjoy meeting in an informal way so many old acquaint- ances. Altogether the time passed very pleasantly, and about half past six o'clock the picnicers were on their way home, well pleased, most of them, with their visit to Parlor Rock.
 ONE OF THEM