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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-27
@maehita Te1eg raph.
q. ". Hde0RAI6In. nditor.
Onicial Journal Of the Parish Of Ouachita.
Omcial Journal Of the City Of Monroe.
MONROE. La, AUGUST ". 1880.
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC
TICK {
|. FOR PRESIDENT:
+. w. -. HANCOCK,
OF PENNSYLVANIA.
FOR vICE-PRESIDENT:
VIM. HI. ENGLISH,
t4s. OF INDIANA.
FOR CONGRESS, 5ru DISTRICT:
GEN. J. FLOYD KING,
g zi oE CoNCoRDIA.
OUR PLATFORM.
oE fc,oNcoRDrA.-

SlExtract from Leading Editorial" Ouach-
ita Telegraph OF May &, 1861
Let the Democratic Contention a1ooai-
nate WINFIELD s. HANCOCK, one Of
the 6'avest and ro6lest Of Federal Cen
erals, as tOeN as most successful, and they
haze the Radical ticket defeated from
tie acord, Go! Huucoch can carry Penn
sylvosaaia and NeaO York beyond doubt,
and put some good aoeste,7s man on the
ticket for Vice President and The game
is aeon. N0vensber a0iU then tell such q
tale in favor Of Democracy and sep,tbli.
can institutions as this country 2aeve,
heard or dreamed Of before. HANCOCK
is o. General and proficient IN his call
ing, beside aclsict he has sIOac7s kalt he 4.
q Statesman and q true American acho 1.
Sna6Med aoith the deepest CONNECTIONS OF
the purity and superiority Of Ct t'ut
Democratic form of government. He Is
2're-ensisesstly the representative Genera
and man Of the times, atoo,s a0hose ideas
Of restoration the U,aion mast be recon.
sts'sscted, 0theraOise dissolution aoi2 be a
success, i's spite Of congressional enact.
sne'ats, treasure ana all the blood spill tc
=. defeat IL. ~
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now invested in bonds will seek other
Investments, and enter into the ordi-
nary channels of trade and commerce,
and the general business of the COM
munity.
The freedom of speech and of the
press, and free elections by the people,
are among the most important rights
OF American citizens. But declarations
OF Independence, bills of rights and
written constitutions avail little, if the
people fail to assert and maintain their
rights at the ballot box. 1t is the
right and duty of every citizen to vote
according to his preference without
fear, favor, or party bias. And, in the
language OF Mr.. Madison, ssto foster a
spirit Of independence too just to in
wade the rights Of others, too proud to
surrender our own, too liberal to in
dulge unworthy prejudices ourselves,
and too devoted not to look down upon
them in Others"
I appeal directly to the people, and
solicit the support of all who favor
these views.
FRANKLIN THOMAS.
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seats in the council chamber of the
nation, and in their selection let's do
away with that false clamor for the
exhibition of individual fruits. That
day has passed in American politics
when man per Sc is to be judged by
what he has done. The opposite ques-
ton is assuredly the most plausible
and In better keeping, "what has lie
not done ?" II he has done at all
been faithful in taking his seat and
keeping it-voted aye to suit the ma.
jority of his constituents, that is all
that is necessary-se,ad him along,
provided he is good Democrat.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-27
THE SENATORIAL CONTEST.

Upon the admisson of w. p. KEEL
logg to seat in the U. S. Senate, Judge
Spoford, who was elected thereto by
the legal (Nichoils) legislature, served
upon Kellogg notice of contest, and
persistentiy prosecuted his claim and
the peoples cause up to the day of his
death. The case was ably and elab-
orately discussed at the late session of
the Senate, bat no. final decision was
reached.
The contest will be continued, no
doubt, by a successor to Judge Spofr-
ord to be appointed by the Executive,
and whether it be decided to admit
him or not, we have strong hopes that
Senator Garland's resolution, vacating
the seat, will be passed by the Senate
| early next session. But for what was
considered needless agitation by some
Senators, it was thought that Kellogg
would have been sent adrift at the last
session. The Presidential election over,
we shall expect to see Senators Hamp-
ton, Bayard, Pendleton, Butler, Lamar
and old Joe Browne, possibly, take
courage and invite Louisiana to full
share of participation in the proceed
ings of the august assembly of which
they are at present such conspicuous
ornaments and leaders.
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MONROE AND BAsrRor RAILROAD
Failure of Railroad Tax-Why 1t was
Overwhelmingly Suggestions for
Monroe.
BAsTRoP, La, August a, 1880.

| BASTROP, La, August "a, 1880.
EDITOR TELEGRAPH Ever since
the railroad meeting here last spring,
| our people have been enthusiastic call
along the line," and up to six weeks
ago no one doubted the success of the
projected road from Monroe to Bastrop.
Reports from your city were cheering,
and helped to keep up the enthusiasm
which pervaded almost our whole
parish. Many thought that the sue
cess of tho enterprise was foregone
conclusion and Capt. Washburn, who
was recognized as tho leader in the
movement in this parish, was highly
and deservediy compiimcnted for his
untiring energy and devotion; and had
vote been taken upon the tax five
| weeks earlier, tho opposition would
have been small indeed. News reached
here that tho road to this place was re-
gartled, by Monroe, with Indifference,
and that, therefore, there was little
hope of aid from that quarter. This
report doubtless had much weight in
causing our people to become indifTer-
ent and lukewarm. AT any rate, some-
thing influenced them to regard the
subject carelcssly. The proposition to
tax the corporation of Bastrop five
mills on tho dollar for ten years, to aid
| in building, or rather to encourage the
| building of the Bastrop and Monroe
road, was not discussed, not even on
the streets, and when election day
! came, lots of men had "forgotten all
about it." Consequently, only forty
eight property holders votcd-twenty-
three of these, embracing nearly all OF
the large property holders in town,
voted ssFor the railroad tax - twenty.
five, consisting, principally, of small
tax papers, put in their ballots "Against
the railroad tax"
So after all, the result, when con.
sidered, is not so discouraging to those
friendly to the tax as would seem nj
first glance. When 1t is remembered
that the men who own the bulk Of the
property and the greatest amount OF
money, voted for this tax, it should
not be said that Bastrop does not want
a railroad. The reverse of this is true.
Bastrop does want a road; and if Mon
roe will wake up no,r-before the pro-
ject ends in u ssfizzle" sure enough-the
moneyed men of Bastrop and More
house will meet her with cordial liber-
atty, energy and earnestness, The
citizens of Bastrop, who own the
money, are not dead to the enterprise,
the proof of which is sustained by
their votes one week ago.
] BASrRoP.
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ST. LOUIS OR NEW ORLEANS.

The leading editorial in Sundays
Picayune is strongly in favor OF clos
ing the railroad gap between st. Louis
and New Orleans, which extends from
Alexandria to Camden, or Pine Bluff.
The Pic. takes sensible view of the
case when it says that st. Louis is
reaching South for cotton and a trade
that should naturally be controlled by
New Orleans, and we can tell our CO.
temporary that New Orleans is burn
ing daylight in not promptly covering
that portion of the gap Indicated,
which remains open and unclaimed.
st. Louis is working quietly, but eff
fectua1Iy, to tap South Arkansas and
North Louisiana with feeder for the
Iron Mountain road, and should this
tap road ever reach this point-a con-
tingency not unlikely to prove fact
accomplished within the next two
years-New Orleans, without a south
ern prolongation of the line, would be
a heavy loser in the receipts of cotton,
which would then go east, as now at
Shreveport and in Texas, and also in
produce and supplies, which would
then be purchased directly from the
Western merchant, manufacturer or
producer. The people in tho two Sec
tions we have named have grown rest
ive-they have remained stationary 50
long,-and they are now firmly fixed
in their purpose to aid to the full ex.
tent of their slender purses any rail
road enterprise which will afford them
speedy, certain and continuous com
munication with leading markets, NJ
matter to what point of the compass
the road may take its departure. New
Orleans has the advantage of de
cided preference over all other cite.
with these people, but this preference,
will not be permitted to balk thei
fixed purpose, even though the irol
horse draws his burthens north, in
stead of to the Gulf, and the clatter o
his iron hoofs grow more audible in st
Louis and become fainter and fainte
in New Orleans as he pursues hi
course to the centers of trade. In de
laying action in this matter, New Or
leans, without question, is committing
serious if not fatal mistake.
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1t is said one Thomas has jumped in
the arena of politics, claiming to be
Independent. Independent of what
He can't be an independent Democrat,
for that is an absurdity, and since the
history of the past has shown that elm
dependence" has been fostered by Rad
icalism, it follows that Mr.. Thomas
has attached to himself either mis-.
homer or gone over to the ranks OF
that defunct party in this State, and
consequently stands as much chance as
a sszephyr in whirlwind."
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-27

Several of our citizens are off at the
camp meetings, doubtless enjoying
those things that delight the soul and
add comfort to the physical man.
Camp meetings are becoming quite
fashionable, having been resurrected
from a condition of obsoleteism that
denoted doubtless too great departure
from those primitive methods that in
the past cast such halo of holiness
around the outdoor worship of Je.
hovah.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-27

d. Mayer, of New York, who en-
pioys $50 hands, writes to the Sun that
A2o OF the number, who are Republi-
cans and voted for Hayes, arc now sup
porting Hancock. Reports of similar
changes come from all over the Empire
state, but we have yet to notice any
changes from Tilden to Garfield.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-27
SOMETHING NEW AND AT
TRACTIVE.
a GRAND AND STRICTLY FIRST CLASS
EXCURSION TO ST. LOUIS.

On Monday, September 9th, 1880,
there will be an excursion from Mon
ROE and stations on the Vicksburg,
Shreveport and Pacific Railroad to ST.
LOUIS. Route via Vicksburg, Shreve-
port and Pacific Railroad to Vicks-
burg, and Vicksburg and Meridian
Railroad to jackson, Miss; thence to
Cairo via the Chicago, st. Louis and
New Orleans Railroad, and thence to
st. Louis via Illinois Central and Cairo
Short Line Railroad.
FARE FOR ROUND TRIP:
From Monroe to ST. Louis and return $40 SO
Girard -. is 65
-. Rayvillc -. -. -. -. is As
-. Delhi -. II 80
Tickets good going on special train
September 9th. Good returning on all
regular trains for 20 days. Accommodate
ton will be first-class in every respect,
including sleeping coaches, refresh
ment coach, news department., etc.
For further information address U. L..
Collins, Milan, Tenn. general manager
OF excursion, or T.. A. Collins, Milan,
Tenn, general correspondent.
Tickets for sale by Il. 3. Chapman,
ticket agent at Monroe, and by ticket
agents at Girard, Isayville and Delhi.
The best stock OF cigars in town at
\
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-27

Thegreenback party, says the Living
stonian of this State, had it started right,
would have been, without a doubt,
the strongest combination in the Union
to-day; but a portion of its originators
were not of the stamp to invite honesty
to Its councils, nor has the leadership,
since its organization, been of that ma
terial to invoke the necessary co-opera-
ton to carry out the proposed plat
form. Many honest and upright men
nave joined in the movement simply
because they judged 1t to be the best
path toward an overthrow of the cor
rupt machinators SO prevalent in the
two great parties, but an acquaintance
with its personnel, and view of its
machinery, has caused them to retrace
their steps, under the conviction tina,
the objects for which they are striving
can be better and more readi,,
achieved in the ranks of the Democrat,
party than by any other method.
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ssBy Their Fruits We Shall Know
Them.''

ssBy Their Fruits We Shall Know
Then.''
This scriptural quotation has formed
realism in accomplished facts, the
world over, since its foundation, and
will even to the end Of time. By such
a plummet character is measured in
every phase of life, and as it forms the
truest and best test, it will continue
to occupy the fundamental position of
all human estimate. Fame, reputa-
ton rest upon its foundations, and
their superstructures are built upon its
bed rocks. Popular sentiment finds
its crystalization in accordance with
its impressions, and produce those re-
suits which we daily observe. AS the
world advances and population in
creases, individual acts are becoming
less distinguished, unless some grand
epoch precipitates events extraordinary
and unusual. OF course there are a
few exceptions. Edison, for instance,
stands censpicuously in his individual
notoriety as a discoverer, and in the
| various professions there are only q
few who are great. Our idea is, that
the fruits that now result are, for the
most part, such as are brought about
by collective labor, instead of individ-
ual effort. This is most cogently man.
Tested in the character and labors of
our congressman and most unsatis-
tactorily answered, more in what they
haven't done than in what they have.
1t is n short and ever ready question in
respect to certain Of our congressman,
what have they done> What SUCCESS.
full scheme have they succeeded in
carrying out? Individual accomplish.
fncnt, rs arrayed against cooperative
results, are clamored for, like a man
sent to congress ought to carry out
their wishes arbitrarily, even if every
man but himself were opposed to them
Again, some men demand that q
congressman shall originate every bill
that becomes of interest to his section
forgetting that as much, or more, labor
is required in its passage by silent, in.
defatigable work than the loutl-mouthed
|
American politics. In respect, too, to
sectional interest those who ask the
question SO pertinently, seem to forge
that congressional legislation is not
confined to the individual representa-.
ton of the immediate congressman
and that the Maine member has as
much right to vote on questions that
affect him through congressional chan
nels as his own Louisiana member. II
asked what has the entire Southern
delegation done, either individually or
collectively, in abetting the interests OF
Louisiana, improving her levees, ag-
grandizing her wealth, during the last
session of congress, the answer will be
returned, almost nothing.
But congressman have to be chosen
our representatives must take their
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-27
DEATH OF JUDGE sPOFFORD.

Judge III. M. Spoford died at Red
Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, on
the 2lst, in the seth year of his age
He had been suffering from liver COM
plant for some time, but the immedi-
ate cause of death was congestion.
Judge Spoford, native of New
Hampshire, came to Louisiana nearly
forty years ago; located at Minden as
private tutor in the family of Col.
Lang Lewis; studied law and was adj
mitted to the bar, beginning the prac-
,tice of his profession at Shreveport,
where he rapidly arose to the front
rank and secured a lucrative practice.
subsequently,, he was elevated to the
Supreme Bench, a position for which
he was eminently qualified and which
he greatly adorned by his learning and
dignified bearing. He resigned the
office in 1853. Throughout the war he
was steatlfast friend, in a civil capac-
ity, of the Confetlcracy. Subsequent
to the war he formed u law copartner-
ship with Judge =. A. Campbell, FORM
erly of the United States Supreme
Court, and the firm, we believe, con-
tinued in existence up to Judge Spot
ford's death. In 1876 Judge SpoGord
was elected to the United States Senate
by tho Nichols legislature, but the
seat was awarded Kellogg by partisan
Radical majority, in the face of strong
proofs of bribery on ISellogg's part and
in defiance of the will of the people
and of the protest of the legal legis-
lature.
Judge Spofiord married, in early
life, Miss Ophelia Martin, of Tennes-
see, lady of many charms and Of
great wealth, who, with three chill
dren, survive the sad bereavement his
death has brought to them and to the
people of his adopted State.
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$teatp,t 8*pattate'tt,
By "CHARLr CHRISTOPHER"

The D. Stein will embellish the
waters of the Ouachita In bran new
style and appearance this season. She's
right respectable now in her looks.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-27

The Bulletins cannonading has
ceased along the front. All is quiet.
His artillery has been parked.
Throughout the engagement "grape
and canister" especially canister, has
been discharged mercilessly, but now
since the din of the fight has ceased
and the smoke of battle cleared away,
let us sing together in strythmic peans''
|-nobody's hurt.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-27

The yard at which the brick for the
railroad bridge are to be manufactured
is almost ready for active work In that
line. Such events as this, and a few
more, cast the shadow of q coming
railroad, and the whistle Of the engine
ere long will sound the pre.accepted
doom of Trenton. Wonder in that
day where will Cottonport be?
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-27

Jones calls his wife Nihilist because
she is always so anxious and willing to
blow him up.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-27

1t is easy to pick holes in other PEG,
pies work, but far more profitable to do
better work yourself
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-27

Col. Mills, now representing the
Fourth Texas District in Congress, was
nominated at the Waco convention on
the 18th by reclamation.
Hon. Columbus Epson, of tho Sixth
District, has also been re nominated.
Hon. J. G. S. Blackburn was re-noIn-
mated by reclamation for Congress in
the Seventh, or Ashland, Kentucky,
District at Lexington on the 18th.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-27

The thermometer marked IS, blood
heat, in the shade on the gallery of
this office yesterday.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-27

Is cornet player likely to become
intoxicated with the spirit of music
when he goes off on stoot?'
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-27

The best stock Of cigars in town at
Moore's drug store.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-27
NEW ORLEANS NEWS ITEMS.

The New Orleans Cotton Exchange
have purchased the site for an ex-
change building, aud offer $500 for an
acceptable design for the same.
There are certain establishments in
New Orleans, known as "opium dives, }"
where the native and the Celestial
smoke opium Unfortunately and to
stupidity The Board of Health has
taken seat ON these dens in the fol-
lowing style:
Be it resolved, That the City Council
be requested to pass an ordinance
punishing parties keeping said establish
ments by a fine of not less than $25
nor more than 800 in default of fine,
imprisonment of not less than thirty
days nor more than six months.
Be it further resolved, That any per-
son or persons convicted of selling,
lending or giving opium, or any drug
having similar effects, to any one with
out q prescription from some regular
practitioner, shall be fined not less than
$25 nor more than $50, and in default
of fine should be imprisoned not less
than thirty days nor more than three
months.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-12-04
LAND OFFICE, NNW ORLEAss. La,
October 25, 1850.

Notice is hereby gwen that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof is support
of his claim, and secure 6nai entry
thereof, said proof to be made be-
fore the judge 81 clerk of the court. At
Covington, pasish of st. Tammany. La,
on the 9th day of December, Iss0:
JoEN RYAN. No. 4237, for the east
half of the northeast quarter of section q.
and west half of the northwest quarter OF
section 8, township 6, south, range II
east, St Helena meridian, and names
the following rs bis Witnesses. viz: Pa
rick Corcoraa, Christian Shultz, Her
man Shultz and Edward Norman, Of
ST. Tammany parisn. La.
GEO. BALDEY.
noe de4 Re. .istsr.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-12-04

CorporatioR Of Town Of Covington vs..
r. X. Laughlin-T Justices
Court. Parish of St. Tsnmany, La.
By virtue of writ of feri faeias from
the honorable she aforesaid court, bear.
ing dnte October 26. 1850, and to ne
directed, will proceed to sell q,
public auction, at the door of the
Courthouse. iE the town Of Ceyington.
par n sad State aforesaid, on SATUR-
DAY. 4, 4th day ef December, 1850. be-
tween legG, .als hours, the following
described propeI.r te-wat:
Five setts and two,th -ds, in square No.
"a, DIVISION .of the St ng. own of Csy-
ington. AaEiag front Of "a feet on
LouisiaSa street. and running bae- '6U
feet, between parallel lines, to the prop
erty OF Charles Watkins, now occupied
by Charles Keller.
Seizea In the above entitled suit, to
psS-t5s-aahseent Of taxes due said cor.
poratisR. as per oil On file. and costs Of
suit.
Terms of Esie-Gash.
5. B. STAPLES, Constable.
Corington. La, Oct. 80 1880.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-12-04
LAND OFFICE. NEV ORLEASs, La,
November 10. 1880.

Notice is hereby giren that the following
named settlers have filed notice of their
intention te make fnal proof in support
Of their claims. and secure final entry
thereof, said proof to be made before the
Judge or Clerk of the Court, at CSvins-
ton, St. Tammaay parish, La, on the
18th day of December. 1880:
Mrs. Henrietta DSniel, No. 1888, for
the west half of the northeast quarter of
section ), township 8, south, range IL
east, st. Helena Meridian. and names
the following as her witnesses. viz; VIM.
r. Davis. Em. B. Rogers. John Taylor
and II. J. Daniels, of st. TamnaIy par
ish. La.
Joseph z. Bizou, No. 1857. for the
south hsif of the southeast quarter,
and the east half of the southwest
quarter of section &, township z, south
range 10 east, St. Helena meridian,
and names the following as his witness
es, viz: 3. Galatas. Joseph Englehart.
Adolph B2ham and Gustave Dupsyt. of
St. Tammany parish. La.
GEO. BALpEY, Register.
noI3 dell
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-12-04

Corporation of Town of Covington VS..
w. p. Gilmore-Third Justices
Court. Parish of st. Tammany, La.
By virtue Of writ Of fieri facias from
the honorable the aforesaid court bear
ting date October 26, 1880, and to Ne di-
rected. will proceed to sell at public
auction, at the door of the Courthouse,
in the town of Cosingtoa, Parish and
State aforesaid, on SATURDAY. the 4th
day of Decemher, Lss0, between legal sale
hours, the following Described property,
to-wit:
Square No. 90, Division az the Spring.
town CT Covinston. Parish aad State
Aforesaid, comprised between Virginia,
Mississippi and uakaoxa streets.
Seized iR the above entitled suit, to
pay the smouat of taxes due said cor
poratioa. as per bill on file, and costs of
suit.
Terms of sale-Cash.
S b. STAPLES, Constable.
Covington, La, Oct. 80. 1880.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-12-04

A burning chimney, when the
SCOT has bsen lighted by a fire in
the Fireplace, can be extinguisbed
by shutting all the doors in the
room S" us to prevent any current
Of "ir passing up the chimney; then.
hy throwing q few handfnls of COM
mon fine salt upon the FIRE in the
crate, Or on the hearth, the fire in
the chimney will be Immediately
cxt;nguished.