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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31
Persoaai.

Miss Maggie Murrrll, Of Minden, is Wis
iting her aunt, Mrs. l.. II. Ward
Miss Berts Hayes, Of Red Land, Bos-ier
parish, who has been spending some time
in our town, returned home on Monday
last.
That very clever gentleman, viii. X.
Pywell, came mp from Minden last We'd
nesday night and participated in the
ronnd If Christmas festivities. Mr.. Py-
well il attached to Homer, and de@rvcdly
so. He came to onr town last spring a
stranger, but soon made u host of friends.
lie deserves an abundance of success.
Miss Justine Wolf, Of New Orleans, a
beautiful and accomplished young lady,
returned to her home last week after a
lengthy visit to her sister. Mrs. A. We'll.
Miss Wolf ia much loved by those who
have had the privilege TO know her init
mately. We hope that she may visit ia
again soon.
Hon. J. c. Egan. lately elected Attorney
General came up from New Orleans on the
night of the 2ith, 20 visit his family, and
left on Sunday night, taking his son jim.
Inie with him.
Nr. Leon Meyer, Of the house of Louis
Meyer & Son, WAS in town last week.
We learn that our old friend, Tom TIar-
ris, will live in Minden next year. He
has been engaged ~ clerk by Murrrll,
Neal & Carter, aud will add additional
strength To that popular house.
w. A. Johnston, (Sandy) has been spend.
ing Christmas III Homer, and has contri.
bntod largely to the social pleasure, of the
season.
Our Young friend, Richard McIIenry.
came over from Shreveport last Friday
night aud remained long enough to obtain
some relaxation from his hard work with
the house Of Henry Dreyfuss Il Son.
Our old friend, John II. Davidson. spent
the Christmas with his fathers family
John is doing we'll in Vienna and look :
the picture Of health and content.
We had the pleasure to meet last week
our old and esteemed friend, W. J. Realms
who was visiting Homer. accompanied by
his bright little son, Ernest.
Our sanctum was enliyeurd 10y the
presence of DIR. II. A. Lewis. just from
Dallas. Texas. The Doctor il in very
good health, and speaks in glowing terms
of the prosperity of Dallas and surround
ing country.
Our ever amiahle aud energetic yonng
friend, J. +. Taylor. Esq, culivened onr
sanctum yesterday. Mr. Taylor report,
litigation looming and prospects for sh.
kels and laursls good. Mr.. Taylor is az
able lawyer and a most worthy Young gen
tleman.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

1t 10 With emotions Of the most profound
grief that we announce the recurrence in
Congress Of the fatal epidemic that has
periodically afflicted the average Congress.
man. We don't know what sporadic
means. but IL the definition has any refer.
ence to q solitary, isolated case Of any
thing, We snnouucc that sporadic is nut
the name for the gsmbidiht fnyestiga-
tion 10 the name of the disease and they
have got 10 bad. Mr. shelley, Of Alabama,
wants the exodus investigated. Another
wants interoceanic ship canals looked
into. A bank |. to I've looked after. On
GERS Of United States Courts are suspected
of not charging fees enough-surrly they
wonld not investigate the opposite. The
Department Of Agriculture is to he Paul
Pryed, aud anything else that may happen
to occur Ia the rural genins who would
like to have his expenses paid during the
recess and vacation.
In connection with this we want to sug-
gc-t that the Senate appoint committee
Of estigstion. With Conkling as chair
man, to learn what points Of advantage
the shot gun possesses over later arms as
weapon Of defense. The opinion of the
brcech and muzzle leaders.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31
TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

HOMER La, Dec. ~, 1879.
Council met at Courthouse on call II
the Mayor.
Present: J. Ferguson, Mayor: J. B. vii.
der. W. W. Arbuckle, Jno. A. Richsrtboo,
q. g. Gfll and J. II. simmons, Selccttneh.
The committee to draft tax ordinances
reported the following, which was adopt.
ed to-wit; n
Be il ordained BY tie Mayor and .seiecfSs
Of The TorH Of Homer, That there be anf
is hereby levied and assessed an ad rdiors&
tax of Ten Q0) Mills on the dollar on n
property in the Town Of Homer, upse
which the state Of Louisiana ieties. and
assesses tax, to be collected in the JeB
ls-O; aud that in addition to the Ab@et
there shall be levied and collected ~
following licenses:
Upon each and every proprietor or pat.
ner engaged in selling General Mercha4l
disc the sum Of Twelve Dollars and Fifsy
Cents.
Upon each and every proprietor Or part
ner engaged In selling Spirituous Li4eo0
by the drink or glass, the sum OF o.
Hundred Dollars. y
ncr selling Spirituous Liuuors by the ~
tie, the sum Of Fifty Dollars.
Upon each and every proprietor or paft.
ner engaged in selling Drugs, the sum q
Fifteen Dollars.
Upon each and every Physician, the ssn
Of Ten Dollars. .,l
Upon each and every Dentist, the ss1
of Ten Dollars. II
Upon each and every Circus OF Men1e
arie, the sum Of Twenty-Five Dollars ~
for each and every exhibition.
Upon each and every Side-Show, ~
sum Of Five Dollars (s5) for each exhisb
ton.
Upon each and every proprietor or paIs'
ner engaged In keeping . Lively stsS%
the sum Of Fifteen Dollars.
And for al other professious OF 0ceupS
tons subject TO license under the Stso
law. and not herein enumerated, the 80
Of Ten Dollars.
(Signed,) J. II. SIMMONS,
j. r. WILDER, -
JNO. A. RICHARDSON, -.
NJ. REEFS BRYAN, JH.
Committee
(sgned) J. FERGUSON, ~
n. REFS BRYAN, Clerk.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

0sserunent b of two ptnary 6pM
NESTS, Legislative sid E1ssstive! Issss
who execute law should possess in An emf
nent degree every mental and. moral e1-
esllsace of those who make law. In
former communication the position was
rsashsa tAas god nan alone we're essaAy
capable Of making laws, and that they
we're, or should be, representative men-
that virtue, intelligence and PATRIOTISM
were indispensable qualifications grave
question arises how can they be represen-
tstive men when their constituency, or
large part of them, are deficient in those
vastly important elementsi This is most
difficult problem. I would venture some
suggestions. The intelligent concede that
knowledge is power and that it's eIer-
else for legitimate purposes is not only
right bnt an imperative dirty. 1t is An in
dispensible means Of self preservation.
II is O responsibility that cannot be ig-
uored Al community Of interest binds US
together. and that interest is alone secured
by observing the principles that lie at the
Foundation Of all just Government. The
virtuous and intelligent are responsible
for the use Of this power. They are not
only to know their duty but do it too
"Do good unto oil men As they have oppor-
tunity." Man, in very important sense,
is his "brothers keeper and may not
evade this duty without mourning very
grave delinquency. The safety and per-
petuity of free institutions are alone main
tanned by observing right principles or
those that he ct the foundation Of all good
Government. If these principles ar'
maintained the virtuons and intelligent
must le represented. They have the pow
er to direct, train and lead the ignorant
and restrain the vicious, and upon them
rests the responsibility Of protecting the
common interest. 1t is incidentally true
that a large portion of the body polite is
lameutably wanting in the elements that
constitute good government. How this
correction may lie msdo will be the sub
ject of future number.
PIEBEIAS.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

IL 10 pleasant to know that in our sup
port of General Gibson We have received
the endorsement Of many of our best citi.
sens. When we announced some time ago
that, ~ a Senator, we believed that Gen.
Gibson would do honor to the State Of
Louisiana, We found many who agreed
with us, and now that it is known that he
will be q candidate, We have been repeat.
eddy urged to come out boldly in hi. favor.
This week we express our preference
plainly, aud we are gra,ii-tl to think that
this preference is precisely in accord with
the views Of our best men.
We do not know What General Gibsous
strength is. We know what it Ought to
be, if his merits Are fairly weighed. We
cali assure oar readers that We will advo-
cate his claims with -arnestness and zeal.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

Mr.. II. c. Rogers, chief Of police Of
Shreveport. WAS presented with hand
some bay geiding by Dave Cooper. We
DO not know any one who will appreciate
more highly such gift. Capt. Rogers is
. full-blooded, bluegrass Kentuckian, a
genial, polished gentleman, aud deserving
Of all tho good things that may fall to his
lot. Capt. Rogers is great favorite of
ours. A an official he has no superior.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31
A. We'll vs., J. Fl. Iusge-In Parish Co

A. We'll Va. J. Fl. Tuegle-In Parish Court
No. 945. -a rTT
State Of LoxisidRs, ParisA Of Csiosrsal
Rf virtue of q writ Of Heri fscfss 49,
~ by the Clerk Of the District C0u!s i
and for said parish and State, in the 49,
entitled suit, and to me directed, -
seized and will proceed to eel,
last and highest bidder, within the ~
hours Of sale, at the Court house DOR
the town Of Homer, on
Saturday, February ~, 1850,
the following described property, sitsseo
In said parish, to wit:
The south bali of the sSdshs.Ii q.sst.
OF section ~, snd west hah ~ ueeeo
quarter Of section Is, townsAlpea, 49, II
prsisement. - n '''T y -,
II. W. KIRKPATRICK, aa
Dc, "a. 1879. trft7 M - NJ
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

All orr exchanges speak in the most
complimentary terms Of the Hon. A. r.
George as n candidate for the Circuit
Judgcship. We are pleased to notice such
unsnimity Of sentiment with regard to 80
worthy a gentleman and 50 good lawyer.
There can be no doubt but that he would
dignity and adorn the bench. and that his
selection would lie approved 10y the peo-
pie.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

parish to give him sssss sapsort-not be-
csAse he wss,s patriotic scldl3sr loved by
sn.e who sssved 9Th 'Aim, snd full of
eallAnt deeds ~ortsBy Asps but to sup
port him - soldier and iessvfAtor,' equally
renow ned aud useful In either capacity.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

Ii should ~ O source Of profound con-
graduation to all the churches and the
community at large that Rev. J. II. Stone
has been retained a. Presiding Elder Of
Homer District. The success Of the church
is largely due to the character Of its Off
cialS When they have ability and energy
combined with skill in the sdminist rstion
ct affairs, the work Of the Lord goes on In
way that is useful 10 the church and the
community. Other denominations catch
the spirit of intelligent progress aud /.
friendly emulation in good deeds is the re-
snlt Mr.. Stone Is the right man placed
rightly. We may with reason predict that
there will he general advance oil along
the lines in that part Of the field ASST gn-d
70 him.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

We notice from orr shreveport exchanges
that the establisbneut Of Jnl-s Guerr- va,
crowded all through Christmas week W i,h
buyers; yet he Was able to supply all who
wished to purchase cakes, fruits, coffee
tioueries and fine home caudles. No
visit to Shreveport is complete unless n
call 10 made upon Jules, the polite and ac.
cornmodating FreuchmAn. Remember that
bis place is around the corner on Market.
between Texas and Milan streets.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

1t 10 with much pleasure that We invite
the attention Of our readers to the hand
some advertisement Of Camp, Davidson &
Ferguson. These young gentlemen have
resided IN Homer for many years, and by
their honesty, courtesy snd business "a
gac'ty have made hos, of friends who
Will be glad OF an opportunity of showing
their appreciation of shess gentlemen BY
liberal patronage Of them In business.
Any additional words Of praise from us
A to either Fayette Csmp, Adam Davidson
OF Christie Ferguson would add NOTHING IN
their high standing with the community
They deserve we'll Of the people, and Il
genuine worth will bring suecsss, H.
IVY - certsin OF prusp1ssus futare.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

The Post-Ofiice Department ha, placed
on the black list the names Of A. b. Clinton
& Co.: alias 4. b. c. & Co, Of New Haven.
Conn, aud J. {. Bocemades, of West End
Conn., the latter doing very large swim.
dling business under thirteen different
aliases, such ~ Franklin Publishing Com
psny. Roy Printing Company, etc. He
sdveftises to send for tifty-four cents each,
variety Of valuable articles, including
standard dictionaries, handsomely bound
profnsely illustrated bibles, photograph
albums and playing cards, and making nc
return, pockets the remittances, which
number about $50 daily.
Persons who are in the habit of forw ard.
ing money to advertisements should nav
special attention to the above.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

Radicals up in Maine are getting resdy
to spill their last drop Of blood. The
strictly legal process by which quite u
number of Republicans have been counted
out aud Fusion majority counted in, eA-
cites the ire and patriotic zeal Of the
Office holders, and ~ they behold the
roll mp their sleeves and wave Dloft their
''wtrpius" and demand that the slaughter
begin. The returning board business and
ibr prcnliar progresses by which The will
of the people was defeated III Louisiana
and under the electoral commission was
just, right aud pruprr when the Democri.
cN were the sufferers. but nov the boot is
"n the other leg and ouch, how it pinches.
We usually favor peaceful means We
were converted To- the olive branch doc
trlnr by tn" prrachm-uts of Blaine,
Morr,ll. Iamln, ei ID omne genus. when we
suffered once similar infection in Loui.
siana. aud from the depths OF a soul that
/ HhN Uttn cow in''u ny pIa'll'dl featuring,
We urge the Maine brethren to keep their
shirts On II We could h. allowed the
exalted privilege Of personal interview
/ with BlaIn.'s substitute, We would insist
upon the patriotic drccncy of clingiug to
his garments and not stripping for the
fray. Yet, if they must fight, IL the pine
forests Of the right little. tight little state
of Maine must sigh over rnsanguined
fields. If Blaines substitute can't he held
aud Hannibal Hamhn's spike-tailed coat
aud lowquarterrd shoes are to I've born
aloit as g"nfalon. while their wearer
wa,es IN Gr-enback Democratic blood
why then they mu-t-even though the
solid South be struck with CONSERVATION
from tue Potomac to the Gulf.
We have written our last word of en-
treaty. Ii the Pruulscot is to flow with
blood aud other warlike fluids, If Cover
nor Garcrl"n is To be- welcomed With
bl""dy hands aud "sich" TO hospitable
graves and the like, let the CORY fiow aud
hl'sHly handshaking 10 Oh.
W. rnn our voice through the gamnt
and in the frrcst intnnation Of the rebel
yell do We say Go in flnnegans"
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

Henry II. Ward, an old aud highly es-
tcemed citizen Of Claiborne parish, writes
10 No from his home near scottsville. that
he caught over 1900 pounds If fish on his
trap In one day, some Of them weighing
hear Any pounds. The fish were mostly
chanael and Opelousas cat.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

Exchanges will please take motto" Of the
fact that We have no representative frum
thi. parish named Watkins. Hon. A. l..
Atkins is spoken aud written Of a. A. l..
watkins. Not so-Atkins he ia. and will
40 remain unless nobler title is conferred
on him by grateful country.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31


Again our tow kas ~ - ssspe q .
homicide. On Mt Thuadse, wlieh 80
Chdssmas day, abs.t B O'Clock In the
afternoon, James A. witter shot and killed
George Bessellieu, (col.,) both Of the town
Of Hohef. The fsets - sSsteA before his
Honor. John A. Richardson's, Psrish Jpdge,
are in Substance about thSse: -
Henry Hardy, Charley Colquit and
strrphon Young, all colored, rented from
Nr. Witter a house, on the public square,
for aud during the Christmas holidays, in
order to set mp and run kind Of restau-
rant during that time.
George Bes~llieu had made himself
somewhat troublesome 10 the parties in
charge Of the house both on Wednesday
night and Thursday up till abont o'clock
y. m, nj which time Mr. Witter came
walking from his residence to the public
squste, and walked into the house where
Hardy & Co. had their tables spread with
eatsbles, when Henry Hardy stated to Mr.
Witter that George Bessellieu had given
and was giving them considerable trouble
by cursing and bullying around their Ia
bles and in the hotse, and asked Mr.. Wit
ter to protect them a.. they could do moth
ing with him. At this request Mr.. Witter
insisted that George should 90 ont of the
house. George hesitated for q while, but
when witter continued TO urge him he
went out on the street saying to Witter
that "you have the advantage Of met 10
your house; but if you will come out here
will wear he'll out of you" In q few
minutes, while Witter WAS standing at the
back end of the house by the fire, George
Bessellieu entered the front door with
knife in his hand asking where Witter was,
aud declaring that he would cut his throat
from eur to ear. Witter hearing the decla-
ration stepped immediately to one side of
the Fireplace and took Il double-barreled
gun from its position in the corner and
of the house, meeting Brsseliieu, who WAS
also walking from the front to the middle
door. Wittrr was holding the gun pre-
srntrd AT B,sscllieu and telling him Ia go
back and not enter the house or he would
kill him. Bessellieu continued to advance
and, when in a few feet Of the middle door
and about twelve or fifteen feet Of Witter,
Writer'S gun fred, the shot taking effect
in Brssellieus face just below the mouth,
breaking his chin aud jaw bones, and from
the direction of balls the Doctor believed
that the neck bone Was broken. Bcsstl.
lieu died in a few minutes. Witter was
arrested and guarded till Friday morning,
10 O'clock. tried before the Parish Judge,
a. committing court, aud acquitted.
Grorgr Brs-ellicu was a mulatto, about
- years Of age. feet high, weighing l75
pounds. strong. athletic and. some say,
dangerous in fight
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

We have had some snddsn changes Of
wosther in the last week. Freezing cold
on Friday last and painfully hot on Mon
day.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31
PI.EBEfAS

Rev. J. A. Parker delivered most inter.
esting discourse at the Methodist Church
on Sunday last. The sermon being the
first Of the Methodist ecclesiastical year
Was rather resume Of the work that had
been done-s balancing Of accounts as one
might say. Nr. Parker is always all in
trrrsting speaker, but on this occasion his
discourse was peculiarly happy. We were
interested and benefited, not only by
his words, but by the train OF thought
which was suggested. We regretted that
the state of the weather prevented larger
attendance. As a matter Of general in-
trrest we will repeat an item from the
sermon that speaks we'll Ur the Metho-
dsts on Homer circuit. Mr.. Parker stated
that his churches had contributed for all
purposes an average Of 81 for each mem
her of the church. At first this amount
may seem small. yet when IL IL remember
ed that the membership is large and that
in the calculation il included all males and
females, minors, adults. rich aud poor, the
general sun il handsome one. Mr.. Par.
ker has done good work for the Lord 10
this part Of the vineyard May his days
bc prolonged.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

Edison has Mt last perfected hi. electric
hight and will give an exhibition on New
Years night. Tie claims to have accom-
plished all that he has been endeavoring.
and that Under his invention the electric
light may BE- used like gss at al expense
much leas.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

The Louisiana State Senate will lie com
possd Of II Democrats and s Republicans.
The House Of Representatives will have
10 Democrats, IL Republicans, 2 Ind-pend.
ents and | Grr~nbncker.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

The Donocratio National Committee
will meet ut Washington on the 22nd Of
February to sclect . time and place for
holding the Presidential Convention.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

Our latest sdvices from Shreveport bear
date Of the NH inst. Cotton 10 quoted
AT the following prices Ordinary, 10Y;
good ordinary, l0i; low middling, loi;
middling, nj good middiing, iii. In
New Orleans the same grades were selling
at an advance Of to I of cent.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

tits not unlikely that the rate Of inter.
ost on U. Q. Bonds viii be reduced. Three
and ons-half per cent /. the amount favor
ed by the sjority In Congress.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

Tho slaves will be freed In Cuba by the
gradual process. One-cighth will he ernan.
cipated each year until all are freed.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

Gen. Ranisr 1. Hih-on ms onr thanks
for the Congressional Record and other
public documents OF interest.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

last week man named Brice was killed
At Arcadia by one Sutton. Sutton wa
drunk at the time Of the killing wo are
informed.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

1t IL now declared that Henry WatersOn
Of the Conrier-Journsl, will support Grant
IL Tildsu Ia not nominated by the Democ.
rscy.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

The clerks took the law in their hands
on Christmas day, and without consulting
the 6t,ss.s. closed all the stores soon in the
morning and took forcihle possession of
the town. The Proprietors Submitted
gracefully to the inevitable, and the result
was a general holiday. We are informed
that the fun grew fast and furious, and
that all participated with the greatest
go"i hnmor in the frolic. Any number of
grave and dgnied old gentlemen were
captured On the highways and made to
acknowledge their allegiance to the BOYS.
A dignifed judicial officer i. said to have
made good race for hundred yards, but
the boys caught him aud held him in du.
rance vile until he paid his ransom. The
catalogue Of incidents, laughable and 9th
er~ise, is lengthy, but for particulars we
mnst refer our readers to any one Of the
clever young gentlemen who stand in
front of the shelves or post the books of
our merchants.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

A negro woman in this parish, nged 20
years, wife Of man named Henderson
Unison, is the mother Of seventeen chill
dren.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

Dr. T.. II. Langford has our thanks foI
the largest rsdish We have ever seen.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

We arc thankful to senstor Jonss for
books aud documents.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31

Gen. J. Floyd King has placed Us under
obligations for late favors.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-31
Bargains!
Barsainsi!

A visit and inspection of our stock and
prices cannot fail to repay every ono 4.
We respectfully ask consideration 4
our claims. -.
L. z. CAMP,
A. II. DAVIDSON,
c. o. FERGUSON.
December 81, 1879. ... 90.6m