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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
OBITUARY.

Died, August 4, III Monroe, La, at the
residence of her father. r. N. Conner, Miss
OC-rAvIA L. CONNER, aged Is years, 10
months and p days.
In recording this event, the writer's heart
is sad. But little while ago, ''Tavie,'
lovely, youthful and promising, was in our
midst, tho pride of her family, tho favorite
of her friends.
'Death always takes n shining mark, )"
and in a few short days, in spite of youth
and promise, in spite OF care and the tender
ministrations of those who loved her, we
saw her die. And then, beautiful in death,
we saw her laid out of our sight.
Tho bated breath with which people told
eacf. other of her death the many mourn
ers who gathered for Il last look at her NOR
tai remains, and the sad multitude that
followed her to her resting place, all tell
eloquently of the estimation in which she
was held. The writer knew her at home,
but especially i'll the Sunday-school. Reg
nlar in attendance and attentive to. instruc-
ton, she believed the truth she heard to
be tho truth of God, and to those who had
her confidence, she expressed Il determine
ton to act on her convictions. While al
most in the grasp Of death, she spoke will,
interest Of the Sunday-school. But she is
gone. How sad to say it. How young,
how promising, to die. How unfinished
seems her life. It was Gods time. In His
mysterious wisdom, He took her. ''The
Lord gave, the Lord hath taken away
With sad hearts, but with humble resigna-
ton and strong faith, let us say, "Blesscd
BIO the name of the Lord!' w. A. NJ.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13

From the mass of notes-and that
only-furnishcd us by the Secretary of
the Convention, VIC may be able next
week to publish the full proceedings of
that body. But it will require a
bushel of type and a scholar with vim
to master the job. For the present, we
present only an epitome, and quite
fortunate are VIC in that, since the
Convention adjourned only few
working hours before our usual press
hour on Thursday.
We may add, for the Information of
our editorial brethren, that our report
covers all the material points, and that
we regard the duplication of the full
proceedings in their columns as Il con-
tingency not likely to happen.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
RAILROAD NOTES.

1t is stated, in q late issue Of the Lit
tie Rock Democrat, that the gap in the
railroad from that city to Pine Bluff
will be completed by the LIST of No
vember. Ten miles of the road out
from Pine Bluff are already graded
and the rails laid.
We observe, with real pleasure, that
the Vidalia & Western railroad conf
pany are moving to extend their road
to Trinity, ut which place large
meeting of influential citizens of
Natchez and Vidalia, and of Cata-
houla and Tensas parishes was held
on the Goth. The meeting was charac-
terized not simply by wordy enthusi-
asm, as so many such meetings are, but
by earnest work and subscriptions of
stock. Forty-five thousand dollars of
the seventy-five thousand in bonds
needed to complete road, have already
been subscribed tor, and the remainder,
it is said, will be speedily disposed of;
and, in this event it is promised that
the road will be completed to Trinity
" AAS 1ol VI NOSc"USI. LII uE61uS
the building of the road, a correspond
ent Of the Natchez Democrat makes
the following rather startling state
ment, to which we direct the atten-
ton of our New Orleans cotempora-
ries:
It is stated OH very good authority
that the government engineers have
reported to the Secretary Of War that
it is useless to spend the appropriation
for the mouth of Red river, and that
it cannot be kept open, but advise that
it be allowed to fill up, and the appro-
priation be expended in a different
way.
This would leave the fine country of
Little, Black Ouachita and Tensas
without an outlet, and whittier must
their people look for a line Of commu-
nication and transportation
The President of the New Orleans
Pacific has advertised for bids for the
construction of that road from Shreve-
port to Lecompte, distance of one
hundred miles. The prospect of an
early completion Of the road, the
Standard says, is almost assured.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13

The weather has been very unG,vor-
able for cotton for some time, the past
heavy rains, cloudy days and rather
cool nights. We consider the crop in
a critical condition, threatened as it is
with rust, worms and the rot,-just at
the stage where one is in doubt
whether there will be 4 heavy crop, or
Il very light Que. A magnificent pros
pect on the ground is all that we are
assured Of just now.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
Il Il A ID IS!
The Southern Benevolent and Mutual
Relief Association of New Orleans,

This Association is not an experiment.
but practical success based on tho long
felt need of the benefits of life Insurance.,
without It's burdens of exorbitant prom.
iuHs. Nc. Tho membership foo, annual
dues and death assessments arc Graduated
according to tho ago OF tho applicant and
men and women, between the ages of 70
and %, can become members and enjoy tho
benefits of the Association. Certificates arc
issued from 81 600 to 90 900. No similar or
ganization has all tho advantages OF this !;
membership with MS does not affect your
status III any other society. Business mon
merchants particularly, will find it of great
advantage to become memb ers and to in
duco their patrons and customers to join.
Remember, L,toiics are no,nittcd Full in
formation will DO furnished all who apply
at my Office.
FRANKLIN GARRETT.
Monroe, La, July q, 1880. n46 Gn
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SUCCESSION NOTICE.

Succession of Henry NJ. and Thankful II.
Bry, deceased.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita.
Fifth District Court. No. 53S.
Whereas, Christopher Dabbs Bry has Pc
titioned the Court for letters of administra-
ton ON the estate of the late Henry NJ.
Bry and Thankful II. Bry, deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all whom it may
concern, to show cause within ten days why
tho prayer of tho said petitioner should not
be granted.
By order of the Court.
AUSTIN GREEN, Clerk.
Monroe, La, Aug. 6, 1850.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
"Children of the Bible"

For a neatly bound volume of this
little book, We are indebted 10 the
authoress, Miss Fannie L. Armstrong.
We adopt as our own the annexed re-
view from the Minden Tribune !:
"There are two editions of this inter-
esting book. One neatly bound with
Biblical illustrations, price one dollar,
and a fifty cent edition, plain but neat
binding, without illustrations. It gives
graphic descriptions of thirty odd Bib
lical characters. The style of this
work is easy and elegant. The most
complicated principles Of moral science
are discussed with such simplicity that
a child of ten years can comprehend
them with ease, and are illustrated by
examples and precepts found in the
Bible with such elegance and fuency
that the attention is first attracted and
then chained. Miss Armstrong is a
graduate of Minden Female College.
The Book is not sectarian, but is lib
eral and E,ir-mindcd view of the great
truths of the Bible.'
Address, Miss Fannie L. Armstrong,
Bible House, 1913 Camp street, Now
Orleans.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13

The Claiborne Guardian, an es-
teemed contemporary, and an ardent
advocate of Press Convention, sug-
gests Monroe as the best and most
suitable place for holding the Conven-
ton, in tho event that one be held.
The Guardian has hit the nail on the
head this time, sure. Monroe Is the
best place, and edon't you forget it,"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
CUCCEssION NOTICE.

State of Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita
Fifth Judicial District Court.
Succession of Henry Gerson, Jr., deceased.
Whereas, Mrs. Dinah Gerson, atlninistra-
trix, has filed in tho Office of the clerk OF
the 5th Judicial District Court. in and for
said Parish of Ouaclita, her final account
Now, therefore, unless opposition DO
made thereto within ton days from the
approved and homologated AS tho law
directs.
AUSTIN GREEN, Clerk.
Monroe, La, July Both, 1850.
47-3Od.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
The Late HI. NJ. ISry.

We shall take occasion, at an early
day, to prepare and publish a sketch
of the life and public services of the
late Major Bry. Those who are in
possession Of any facts or incidents OF
interest connected with our subject,
are kindly requested to furnish us
with them, either orally or in
writing.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13

The judges of the civil district court
of New Orleans have chosen the
Branch Depository Of the State
National Bank to be the judicial de-
pository of the funds at the control of
tho courts. His Excellency, Governor
Wiltz, is president of the bank.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13

The editor of the Lake Providence
Republican has been appointed and
qualified as Deputy Collector of Inter-
nal Revenue for the 10th Collection
Division Of Louisiana, comprising the
parishes of East and West Carroll,
sichland, Franklin, Caldwell, Tcnsas,
Concordia and Madison.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
WESLEYAN FEMALE INSTITUTE
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.

Opens its 3lst Session September Goth,
1886. Among the first Schools tor young
ladies in the United States. Climate un-
surpassed. Surroundings beautiful. Pu-
pills from Seventeen States. AMONG TIE
LOWEST TERMS IN THE UNION.
TERMs:-Board, Wishing, Lights, Eng
lish Course, Latin, French, for each half OF
the Scholastic year. .....-......... 9ifJ.
All extras very low. For Catalogue, adj
dress
REV. VIM. A. HARRIS, d. d.. Prcs't.
Stanton, Virginia.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
Homer. College.

Attention is directed to the announce
ment of Prof. r. A. Smith, president
excellent teacher and thorough discip-
linarian, while Homer is almost un-
rivalled in healthful and social advan-
tages.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13

We regret to see from the lsichland
Beacon, that Mr.. Mangham, the editor,
is in bad health, but hope that the rest
he contemplates taking and greatly
needs will soon bring back his wontcd
health and euergy.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13

Our column of ssTrenton 1tems' was
missing last week, much to our regret
and to that of our readers generally.
The manuscript was prepared, but the
bearer unfortunately did not leave it at
this Office, but out in town.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.
GALE OF ESTlsAY.

GALE OF ESTRAY.
Notice is hereby given that I will offer
for sale, in front of my office, i'll the city of
Monroe, La, on
Friday, 9th day OF August, 1880,
for cash, an estray, to-wit:
a Bay Mare Pony, five or six years old,
about fourteen hands high, no marks or
brands except some slight saddle marks.
Estrayed before me, the undersigned, by
DIR. w. y. Cosper, III the Colony in Ouacli-
tia parish, la.
-. Il. TSOUSDAI.E,
Justice of the Peace.
July Ii, 1850. ni5:4t.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
HA"nUHc
HIGH SCHOOL.

This Academy for both sexes will begin
it's second half session on
Monday, February 10, 1890,
and will continue 30 weeks or :, months
This Institute was never before in such
trim for accomplishing the ends OF educa-
ton. The teachers arc all professionals
the academy building is new and elegant ;
new patent seats and desks and two Gle
giant pianos are on route, and will all arrive
during the present month.
One hundred dollars in CASH will pay for
tho entire expense of Il pupil, except books
and music. for the i months, in the house
OF the undersigned, who will be both
teacher and parent TO all committed to his
household.
d. &. B. COSNERLY, Principal,
Feb. Anti. HAMBURG Ark
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
0nathita Tele9raph.
MONROE. La. AUGUST Is, 1880.
River News.

River News.
The river has fallen ~ inches within
the last 40 hours, but will no doubt be.
gin to rise again soon from Wednes-
days young flood.
The John Wilson arrived from New
Orleans at p. m. Saturday, with a
very fair trip of freight, especially for
Monroe, and left on her return at 8
p. IN. tho same day. She will be up
again Tomorrow.
The Little Bob, for Camden, and
the Rosa B., for Farmervillc, left Sat
urday, both with fair trips.
The Rosa B. returned Tuesday night
from Farmervillc with 25 bales of cot
ton.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13

M00A WEEK In you own town. and no capita,
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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13

Our thanks arc due o. y. Stillman,
Esq, now on visit to Philadelphia
for the first time in 80 years, for late
Northern papers.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13

Mnnn MONTH guaranteed. 4I2 II ,lay Mt
XII homo matte BY tho industrious Capital
WIZ women, boys aud girls make money faster
at work for us than at anything else Tho work IL
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selves. Costly Outfit and terms free. Now the,
time. Those already at work laying Np large
sums of money. AtIdress TRUE x CO Augusta,
Maine
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13

Col. Thomas l.. Morrow, who was
convicted of murder in Washington
county, Miss, April, 1879, and sen.
fenced to imprisonment for life, but
who was subsequently pardoned by
Gov. Stone, on petitions from Missis-
sippi, Louisiana and Alabama, is, we
learn from the North Louisiana Jour
nal, a citizen of Tensas parish. The
escape was a narrow one, indeed, as
the judgment of the lower court was
affirmed on appeal by the Supreme
court of Mississippi. The circum.
stances Of the killing we have for.
gotten.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
NOTICE..

HOMER MALE COLLEGE.
The Twent " First Session will begin tho
FIRST OF SEPTEMBER.
Address II. a. SMITH, President.
July 10, 1889.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13

We have received from the pub
Usher, Mr.. b. J. Kendall, Enosburgh
Falls, Vermont, a valuable book, con-
tanning the simplest, and at the same
time the most thorough and compre-
hcnsive treatise on the horse and his
diseases. 1t gives all the ailments to
which he is liable, their symptoms and
characteristics, and prcscribes remedies
so plain that no man need err in ad-
ministcring them. The price of this
work is Twenty-Five cents, and it will
be sent by mail.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13

Horses, buggies and hacks kept for hire.
Horses and mules bought and sold. Good
lots and sheds for drOVerS connected with
tho stable. Horsos and mules boarded at
reasonable terms. Personal attention paid
to feeding all stock.
@- Bastrop and Farmervilfe stage Office
at this stable, March %, 1873.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-02-21
TalIeyra,.d and Fouehet.


In the second volume of her memoirs
Nine. Remusat indulges In ihis eompara-
tive study of TalIeyrand and Foucllet.
Taileyrand and Fouehet were two very
remarkable men, and both were exceed
ingly useful to Bonnparte. Bnt it would
be difficult TO find less resemblance and
fewer points of contact between any two
persons placed in such close and continu-
Gus relations. The former had studionslv
preserved the careiessly resointe manner
-if may use that expression -of the no.
bles Of the old regime. AGATE, f:sciturn.
measured in his speech. cold in his bear
ing, pleasing in conversation, deriving all
his power from himself a1one-for he held
no party in his hand-his very faults.
and even the stigma of his abandonment
Of bis former sacred state Of life. we're
sufficient guaranty to revoluti0nists, who.
knew him to be so adroit and 50 supple
that they believed him to be always keep
ing the means Of escaping them in re-
serve Besides, he opened bis mind 10
no one. He was quite inpenetfabIe upon
the affairs with which he was charged.
and upon his own opinion Of the master
whom he served; and, rs q finai touch to
this picture, he neglected nothing for his
own comfort, was careful il his dress,
used perfumes, and was lover of good
cheer and ali the pleasures Of the senses.
He was never subservlent TO Bonaparte,
but he knew how TO make himself neces-
sary to him, and never battered him in
public.
Fouchet. on the contrary, Was genuine
product OF the reyoiution- Careless of his
appearance, he wore the gold lace and
the ribbons which we're the insignia Of
bis dignities as If he disdained to arrange
them. He could laugh ct himself on oc-
casion he was active, animated, always
restless, talkative, affecting sort of
frankness which was merely the last de-
gree of copceit boastfuI disposed to
seek the opinion of others upon his con-
duct by talking about it, aud sought no
justification except in his contempt Of
certain class of morality, or his careless
ness of certain order OF appreciation.
But he carefully maintained, 10 Bona
parties occasional disquiet, relations with
party whom The Emperor felt himself
was Obliged to cone;liate in his person..
With all this, Fouchet was not deficient
in a sort of good fellowship. He had even
some estimable qualities. he was good
husband to an ugly and stupid wife, and
very good-eyen too induigent father.
he looked at revolution as whole he
hated small schemes and constantly re-
curing suspicious, and It was because
this was bis way oil thinking that bis pol
icy did not suffice for the Emperor.
Where Fouchet recognized merit he did
it Justice. It is not recorded of him that
he was guilty of any peTBonaI revenge,
nor did be show himself cap96le d per-
sistent jeslousy. It is eyeq likely that,
although he remained several years afi
enemy of Talleyrand's i KS less because
ne had reason 10 cos7f5laln Of him than
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1880-02-21
RosEBURG OREGON, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1880

own use. The amount of the defalcation
is S29,s22. Smallest irregular town note,
$500; largest, $500
Death Of Gov. Arnold Of Rhode Island.
PRoyIDENcE, Feb. 13.-S. g. Arneid died
early this morning. He was thrice lieu
tenant.governor, served short term in
the U. ). senate, and was author of the
history of Rhode Island.
Disastrous Wind Storm at Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Feb. IA cyclone.
accompanied by thunder, lightning and
heavy rain passed over the city at mid
night. The wind blew at the rate of forty
milesan hour. The spires of the First
Colored Baptist. st. Johns Coiored and
st. Paul's Colored Churches were blown
down, also the inside brick wall of the
new custom house. The roof of Shea &
Sons elevator, containing 20,On0 bushels
of grain, was swept off. The third story
of the Edgefeld Manufacturing Company,
building was blown away. The .roofs OF
a large number of private residences were
blown of, and the damage up to this hour
cannot be estimated.
Fatal Railroad Accident.
DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. I3.-A bridge on
the Dayton and Southeastern road, near
Chilieothe, was washed away this morn
ing. The engine and several cars were
thrown into the stream, the engineer aud
firemen being killed instantly. Passen-
ger coaches escaped and no other injuries
were sustained