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The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04
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The question discussed by the
Bastrop Literary Society last Tues
day evening was this: "Was Aaron
Burr traitor?'' A good deal was
said both for and against Mr.. Burr,
but, according to President Weaks,
the negative sustained their posi-
ton, and he decided that Aaron
was NOT a mean mana traitor.
In this connection we shall state
that the Society purpose giving, on
the 9th of July, a picnic at the
College, where poem will be read
by the learned Buatt and an ora
ton will be delivered by Mr.. A. R.
Macy. At night of the same day
there will be a public debate at the
Court House, to which everybody
and a few others are invited.
We are glad to note the flourish
ing condition of this Society. Much
good is bound to result from it.
Those who take an interest in the
exercises and who make an effort
to learn, are improving rapidly.
When such men as DIR. Buatt, and
others that we might mention, take
an interest in the organization, no
one will be surprised at its success.
The Bastrop Literary Society is an
established body.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04

Before the CLARION is issued
again, the voters of this town will
have elected Mayor and Council
men for another year. The present
incumbents have, SO far as we
know, made very satisfactory off,
GERS, and we guess they will be re-
elected.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04

II it were not for violating the
town ordinance which prohibits the
firing ofla gun within the corpora
tion,we should be compelled one Of
these days to lodge a bullet in the
ear OF one of the fiendish bores that
is forever disturbing and stealing
our exchanges. Our desire to obey
the law is all that prevents us from
burning powder.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04

Mr.. Mckee, who attended the
District Conference at Trenton,
says that Bishop Keener was on
hand and preached three eloquent
sermons. Mr.. M. says he had a
delightful time among the good
people of Trenton.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04
WHAT WE NEED.

Hoe handles eacn 70 cenGS.
Clivices each 25 cents.
Lap rings 10 cents.
Very best Sweeps SIS SO.
Sweep blades IS cents.
Plow points rs to IS cents.
Boys iron axle wagons, with'ca-
pacity 100 to 200 lbs. SIS to 81 so.
Nice buggy for the baby $40.
First class single-barrel breech-
loading shot gun s15-guaranteed.
A good no-top buggy s77 so.
A good top buggy 500; cheaper
kind $85.
All of the above, and whatever
else you need, can be found at
HANDY'S, without going any
further, and at prices that compete
with many larges places than Bas-
trop. Call on him and he will
prove it to you.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04
What the Farmers Say of King.
Editor Morehouse Clarion:

Editor Morehouse Clarion:
As there has been good deal
said about who will be our next
Congressman, I thought l would
give you my views on the subject,
or what the farmers think about it.
We had talked it over up here and
all are for king that have heard
from.
We think he is one of the best
workers in Congress and this is no
time for changing men. If you
have good work horse you ought
not to trade him off when the grass
is growing. This District is not a
certain one and King is the best
worker in a campaign I ever saw.
I have seen many an election in my
day and there is no man living that
can get over more ground than
King. It would be sad blow for
us to lose this District at this time.
There are and always will be
soreheads and chronic grumblers
and croakers in all parties, and al
ways wanting things changed to
suit them, or to get in some friend
or relative. There are men in this
parish as competent as any in the
District, and warm personal friends
of mine, but would support King
in preference to them, as he has
been tried and not found wanting.
1 do hope the people will not sleep
on their oars and let the thing 60
by default. Let us all stop work
when the ward meetings are called
and give King solid shot from
this parish for think it can be said
Of him, ''Well done good and faith
full servant think it our duty
to send him back to Congress, as
he is now versed in the workings OF
Congress and no man has done
more for AA -
With this experience there will be
none to excel him in the future.
/ see in your paper that there are
some of the pretty sharp ones that
are opposed to King, but when we
farmers get our necks bowed and
the people speak en- masse, these
little parlor rules wont win.
/ am glad you have taken the
stand you have and fought SO nobly
for King. 1t shows you appreciate
his worth and ability. Some few
say King is not much of speaker.
If you was in the army, you know
the fellow that "blowed" the bugle
was never in the fight. That
what's the matter now-too much
gas. If all the gas could be bot
tied up that has been let off in
Congress for the last ten years.
there would be no use for Edison's
electric light.
King is a farmer and he knows
our wants. Let us send him back.
EARarp
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04

We learn that the gin house be-
longing to MIR. J. P. Daily, of Oak
Ridge, was burned to the ground
last Sunday morning. The fire is
thoaght to have originated from the
pipes of gang of negroes who were
gambling in the house on Saturday
night.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04
TT SINGS FUR ALL.

n1essrs. Macy & Jones have fitted
up a Singer Sewing Machine Depot
IN the Parsons Office, and are pre-
pared to furnish machines to the
citizens of Bastrop and Morehouse
parish Call and see them.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04

Mr.. T. G.. Brigham, who is farm
ing extensively in Gum Swamp, is
perfectly elated over the prospect
he has for big crop. He says his
entire crop is just as fine as it can
be. In fact, everybody in the
Swamp has magnificent prospects
for a bountiful crop.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04
A Handsome Present

For Boys. Much safer and far
more convenient. Shoots four times
as fast as Misunderstanding
down many more squirrels. All
parents should buy one for their
boys. We mean Handy's breech-
leaders. He has them from SIP SO
to $50.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04

There are fleas enough in this
town to furnish the whole parish.
If any of our country friends want
feas they can get them by applying
to any party in town. ''They can
be had by the mere asking"
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04
S. T. w. Meek's
G. EN- ERA l. Il G B. N G Y

For portable and stationary engines
of different styles, saw and grist mills,
cotton gins, wagons. buggies, cane and
sorghum mills, evaporators, and improv-
ed agricultural implements. Persons de-
sirous of purchasing would do well, and
recaive advantages by buying through
this agency. Address,
ST. w. MEEK,
Hamburg, Ark,
by letter, who will promptly respond in
person. Refers to Messrs. John Russey,
A. L. Bussey, W. A. Harrington, Col. j.
VIM. Brown and Hon. JAS. Bussey.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04

Our young friend and neighbor,
Sam Handy, looks lonely. Won
der if some of the fair maids of this
town couldn't persuade him to COM
NIT matrimony? This is leap year,
you know, girls.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04

The Farmerville Gazette and
Monroe Bulletin are the only Rich
ardson papers in the District. Each
is doing all in it's power to create a
boom, but up to date has signally
failed.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04

A party of sportsmen went out
last week on fishing expedition,
taking with them all of the luxuries
that are known to modern civiliza-
ton, and, from what we learn, they
had hog-killing, fish-killing and
BEER-KILLING time.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04

What Bastrop has needed ever
since the war-a firstrclass grocery
house, such as has just been open
ed by August Leopold.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04

Nice clear rice and sugar at 10
cents per pound.
Genuine Cordova coffee,
Fine assortment of nuts, candies,
sardines, canned goods, pickles,
etc., at Leopold's.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04
"For Ladies Only"

Just received-another supply Of
pretty underwear, ready-made cali
co wrappers, dresses and ulsters at
If. Schuster & Silbernageps.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04

DR.. Ellis, of Oak Ridge, was in
town last Monday. He is a genial,
pleasant gentleman, whose company
we enjoy very much.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04
JUST RECEIVED.

A large lot Java, Cordova and
Rio Coffae, Yellow Clarified Sugar,
Genuine Sugar House Molases,
Plants Extra Flour, which will
sell very low for cash.
J. T. DALTON.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04
1 Have for Sale at a Bargain

2 young mules, over Is hands high.
6 open and 6 top buggies.
2 two-horse double-seat buggies.
qns68zsf %ss68s ae and twohorse
j. S. HANDY.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04

Remember, that Leopold has IA
cilities, unsurpassed by any house
in North Louisiana, for selling
cheap goods.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04

NEW ORLEANS.
Will make liberal advances and sell
on consignment, cotton, sugar, molasses,
rice, tobacco, wool, grain, live stock and
country produce OF all kinds. Having
favorable connections here and in the
West for the purchase of supplies, all
orders will receive strict attention, and
the interest of patrons will be closely
guarded in price, packing and freight
ontrsct. aug8-y
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04
COME AND SEE.

Mr.. A. CURTIS is Offering his best
brick for TEN DOLLARS PER THOU
SAND. Now is the best time to repair
your sidewalks and under-pin your
houses. Call and examine the brick.
A. CURTIS.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04

Mr.. James Campbell accompa-
MED Father Eneau to Monroe last
Monday.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04

If you want groceries at New
Orleans prices with freight added,
90 around to Leopold's.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04

Wednesday was cool and cloudy.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04
DIR. #. C.. GR.aH.
Geo. B. yunrnble, M. ID
BASTROP, LA.

hereby tender my professional services
to the people of Bastrop and Morehouse
parish. When not professionally engaged,
can be found at my residence one mile
eas ortown at night, and at the Drug
Store Of DR.. A. L. Bussey during the day
feb9-y
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04

Ewasehes 50 81. ReEolysrsnUeS
G8 1Ts1sass sessRp.yoe Nashville Fsna -
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04
s. p. BUATT,
ORAL SURGEON,

Offers to the public his professional
experience of thirty years in the above
speciality for the treatment of all dis
eases peculiar to the mouth and preser-
walton Of it's natural organs, the teeth.
Charges for all dental services graded
BY quality and character desired. to suit
the times. For dental substitutes, from
SIS, $50. SIS, 800, 5000, up to Buatt's
celebrated improved gold plate, $3.50 for
full sets, recommended as healthy, and
to perform the functions Of mastication
satisfactorily as to kind selected.
Without previous arrangements, cash
is invariably expected.
Moved to new Office, near the Baptist
Church.
The Morehouse clarion., 1880-06-04

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When q country lad first comes to
the city he uses the very profane ex.
preston, aGaul darn it," with reck.
less q As the refinement Of
metropolitanism begins to take hold
of his speech. he mildly says, "By
durn," and when he reaches the Law
cnder trousers, drab overcoat and
eye-glass stage Of culture he twlrlf
his little wisp Of q cane in his fingers
and murmurs, .Aw! dem it,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-01-15
HIS l r
"A Characteristic Story of a Dissipated
Young Russian Noble.
From the Pan Man Gazette.

From the Pail Mail Gazette.
Among the subaiterns who joined
the Slowatstar.ine Grenadiers just in
time TO go through the Russia Turkish
war, and 70 win a medal. was young
Alexis Karetkine, the son of a needy
barine, whose estate lies on the Dor
Ger Of one of the steppes of Kherson.
He was by birth q baron-one of six
hundred or SO bearing the same name
and family title as hirnself-but he
could claim only the most distant
connection, ant, consequently, had
no fayors at all to expect from the
princely Karetkines of St. Petersburg,
who, although poor in lands and cat
tie, have always been rich in court
influence, Government posts, dia-
monds and money in the funds, and
who belong to the highest rank in
the Tschinn. These potent Karet-
kines would have disowned Alexis if
he had gone to st. Petersburg SIM
ply to pay them his respects without
begging for money. They would in
such q case have invited him to. their
parties, and procured him, invitations
to other festivities. But in this re-
spect of having distant wealthy con
nections, Alexis was not the superior
of all his brother subalterns, most of
whom owned unremunerative kinship
with some great family of namesakes.
The Slowatstartines had a Colonel
who was a Prince, profusely decorat-
ed, and about thirty years old and a
Lieutenant Colonel some three years
Younger. Both these gentlemen
lived for the most part Of their time
in St. Petersburg, but occasionally
they hsnored their regiment with a
visit, and graeiously accepted a ban
quet at the tea-house; after which
they would join in the gambling and
fix the stakes high enough to give
themselves a relish in the games. On
one of these gala nights our friend
Alexis, dressed in his best uniform
and excited by too much German
wine, lost the whole of q quarters
pay he had just drawn, then his watch,
and after that a pet Livonian wolf
hound of which he vas very fond,
and which he had refused to sell to
the Colonel. He had nothing more
to stake, and stood with twitching
lips at the card table, almost ready
to cry, when the Colonel said 70 him
in jest:
"Why don't you stake your life,
Karetkine? ?"
81 WILL" said the Captain, hotly.
81 stake it against all I have lost
and a thousand roubles."
"The odds are all in your favor"
responded the Colonel. dryly. "How-
ever, here goes;'' and he played.
Karetkine won.
"Well, now," said the rich Colo
mel, as he laughingly paid the money,
''what should you have done,
Karetkine, if you had lost!"
81 should have gone home and
blown out my brains," answered
Alexis, excitedly.
"With what"
ga pistol I have one at home"
"Yes, he has," interposed abroth-
er officer, thinking himself called
upon to vouch for his comrades We
racity; but the Colonel remarked
politely that he quite believed the
Captain. Nor was he wrong, for
Karetkine had a sort Of dare devil
honor, and would not have scrnpled
to make his word good.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-01-15
List of and Extravagances of q
Paris Queen.

List of Luxuries and E~xtravagances of a
Paris Queen.
A correspondent who visited the
home of lie Lion, n Of the most
prominent Of the Partisan demi-
monde, thus describes what he saw,
and gossips also about others of her
class: 81 have been to see the house.
hold and kitchen furniture of LIE
Lion. 1t was not worth the trouble,
except IS an insight into the life led
by the fast women of Louis Phillippe's
day. What strides with seven-league
boots the luxury of this class of wo-
men has made since 1852. The ex-
PLANTATION is the enormous fortunes
made here, and the number of idle
wealthy who flock to Paris from the
nttermost parts OF the earth. T'other
day a suit was brought by the coach
man of Hme Ellnini to recover a
months wages. She has been for
ten OF fifteen years one Of the fast
women. It came out during the
trial that she has eleven horses and
five carriages in her stables; five
hostlers and four under coacllmen:
her coachmen received 500 month,
and she has 5000, 900 invested in real
estate. Her greatest luxury was her
dining-room ; its glass proclaim and
silver-her plate is valued at $40, 900
we're perfection.
"Her furniture was comfortable,
nothing more, and well worn, which
showed she cherished old associa-
tons. The public were astonished
to see that she had no pictures better
than daubs, and no books. The fast
women make 1t a point of vanity to
have large libraries of splendidly
bound books, which they rightly think
are charming ornaments for walls. 1t
was noticed that her bedchamber was
hung with black satin, and its furni-
ture with the came material. Experts
commended this color as most judi
ciously chosen to palliate the ravages
of many years. I should have thought
that the funeral appearance of the
bedchamber would have prompted
every visitor who knew her years to
exclaim: AT lasti" Esther Gui-
mont (this was the name of LIE Lion)
had all her life long preferred the
company Of artists and literary men
to that of people who had no recon-
mendation but their purse. You see
she was as old-fashioned as her fur
niture.
"Her drawing-room was frequent
ed by men like Alexander Dumas,
Eugene Sue, Frederick Soulie, Ro.
mieu, Desoorcelle, Veron, Emile dc
Girardin, Dujarrier, Malitourne, ant
especially Nestor Roqueplan. Wher
time had plotted these from life
Emile de Girardin introduced to he
Prince Napoleon, Ernast Renard, tn,
younger Dumas, Emile Angler, Emil
and Jules de Gopcourt, Etlenn,
Arago, Augusta Villemot, to tn
great annoyance and jealousy of Nine
de Pave, another fast woman, who's
career has been more extraordinar,
than novelist ever imagined. TIL
persons just mentioned were habitua
guests at her table her weekly din
ners were famous. Her drawing
room was filed with men distinguish
ed in politics as we'll as in art AM
literature. ALI of her personal prop
erty is to be sold to the highest bid
der, and her name, too, effaced eve
rywhere in Paris save on q headston
in a graveyard"
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