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The Columbus journal., 1880-12-08
Chattel Mortgage Sale.

DY VIRTUE of chattel mortgage,
ID executed by J. B. Mellingcr TO
Patrick Murray, dated the 9th day OF
March, 1880, and filed in the Office OF the
County Clerk of the county of Platte,
State of Nebraska, on the Sth day OF
March, 1880, and upon which default has
been made. will expose for sale at
public auction on
THURSDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF DECEM-
BIER, 1880,
at one o'clock in the afternoon, at the
residence of Patrick Murray, about three
miles westward from the city OfCOlum-
bus, in said Platte county, the property
mOrtgaged, consisting of one mule five
years old (sOrrel colOred) one mule five
years old, dark bay, two dark bay mules
about seven years old, and three head
of cattle.
The amount due thereon at date of
the first publication of this notice, is
Sl53.10. Terms of sale,-cash.
PATRICK MURRAY,
Nov. II, 1880. MOrtgagee.
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VIM. T.. BROCKwAY at New York
the other day surrendered the TWEEN
ty-tive plates from which 1904 600
of United States counterfeit bonds
were printed. He admitted that
there were $50 of the lOOO-dollar
counterfeit bonds printed, of which
2Ol were found in the possession of
Doyle, in Chicago. He did not
know where the remaining forty
six were.
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a Freight Difficulty Overcome.

New YORK, December 3.-NOiice
is given that the Baltimore Il Ohio
railroad is prepared to receive at the
depot at the Central railroad of New
Jersey all merchandise destined for
the Baltimore Il Ohio railroad and
its various connections, including
the Continental via the Central rail-
road of New Jersey and Bound
brook route.
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FINAL PROOF.
Land Office at Grand Island. Neb.,l

Nov. 18th, lSSU.
NOTICE is hereby given that the fol.
~ lowing named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final
proof in support Of his claim, aud secure
final entry thereof, before the Clerk of
the Court of Platte county, Nebraska. at
the county seat, on Thursday. the I'D
day Of Dee, 1880, viz:
Frank Zach, Homestead No. 1881. for
the +. y, \. Z. a, Section 30, Township
20 north, Range 1 west, and names the
following witnesses tO prove his con-
tinuous residence upon aud cultivation
of said tract, viz: Anton Pfrifcr, Frank
Pfeifer, William Dietrich aud Leopold
Pfeifer, all Of Humphreys, Platte Co..
Neb.
5lg-J NJ. HOME. Register.
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FINAL. PROOF.
Land Once az Grand Island. Neb..

Land Office az Grand Island, Neb.J
Nov. X fs-O.
NOTICE H. hereby given th.f the
~ follOwing-nanIed settler has 6Ied
notice Of his Intention 10 make FINAL
proof IN support Of his claim aud secure
hnal entry thereof, before the Clerk OF
the Court of Platte county, Nebraska.
az the county seat, on Saturday, the 10Th
day Of Dec. lSSO. viz:
Patrick GIlligan, Pre-emptor's ID. ,.
No. 80, for the 81. a Section n. Tow n
ship ~ north. Range 4 west, aud names
the following witnesses 10 prove his
continuous residence upon and cultiVa-
ton Of said tract, viz: Martin BOhen,
Patrick NOOnan and James Fay, OF Far-
rel1, Platte Co., Neb.. and Joseph Rivet.
Of POstVille, Platte Co., Neb.
800 N. y. HOX1E. Register.
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ST ATE M r. Mt

OF amount due Platte County from late
Treasurer V. Hummer at time of final
settlement January 24th, lSSD. and the
different payments rs made by j. I.
Becker, and Becker and Speice, ex-
ecutOrs.
1850.
Jan. "A, To amt due the county
from all sources as
per settlement. ..... $I1,647 90
Oct. ., To interest. ..... 6S. 10
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$ll,115.lG IL

1,71j. 10
By order of County ComInis sioners.
JOHN STAUFFER,
Nov. 4, 1870. JJl.2 Co. Clerk.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13

when a legal vacancy does not exist
as in this case-the new Board urges the
point that some of the members of the
old Board have ssacquiesced" in the
appointment of the new Board, and
that thus its right to act is undoubted,
Notwithstanding the objection to the
Governors right TO appoint in the
premises.
We regard this as poor law. First,
There was no legal vacancy, and ac-
quiescence could not possibly make
one. We acquiescence in what is, and
not in what is to be.
Second, The acquiescence of an off,
cial in an illegal act does not legalize
that act nor can his mere silence de-
prive his principal, the people, of their
rights as recognized in the law. A res
ignation, itself, In this case, subse-
quent to the appointment of his sue
cessor would be valueless, as confirm
ing the latter's title to Office. In such
a case, only second appointment
could have force and effect.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
EXIT, ACKLEN.

There are Democrats all over the
Union who will respond with hearty
amen to the following from the Re-
view of st. Mary parish elf we are
to judge by what the people and news
papers of this district have to say, (and
they are generally considered the, only
authorities in matters of the kindly the
feeling against Mr.. Acklen not only
does not better itself, but grows in in
tensity and bitterness. He has sue
ceeded in stirring up about as much
opposition as it is possible to get con-
centrated upon one individual. The
flood of resistance to him is regarded
as overwhelming, and it is believed
will sweep him out of political exist
ence. $50 mote it be-"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION.

The acting Governor issued his proc
lamation ON the 31st, for holding an
election on Tuesday, November 2, for
the election of eight presidential elect
ors and six members of congress from
this State. The proclamation con-
cludes-
And do hereby direct and order
the several sheriffs throughout the
State, the Supervisor of Registration
for the parish of Orleans, the assessors
of the several parishes of the State,
outside of the parish of Orleans, ec
o1fcio registrar of voters for their re-
spective parishes, the commissioners of
elections, and all other officers therein
concerned, to hold said election on the
day aforesaid, within the time pre-
scribed by law, and Mt the places des-
ignated by the legal local authorities,
within their respective parishes, and
to cause said election to be held and
conducted, and the returns thereof to
be made, in all respects in the manner
and form provided for by law.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
THE STATE UNIVERSITY,

The now Board of Directors of the
University met in Baton Rouge on the
ith, Gov. McEncry presiding.
The Board was notified at the outset
that the Attorney General had insti.
tuted legal proceedings to restrain the
Board from acting, it being his opinion,
us we gather from note addressed by
Assistant Astorney General Ogden to
Superintendent Fay, that the recent
decision of the Supreme Court in the
Flour Inspectors case applied to the
members of tho new Board, (who
| were appointed since the legislature
ndjourncd), and that consequently the
old Board continues in existence.
In answer to this notification, the
new Board, by Il vote of eight to five,
adopted IL resolution authorizing its
president to employ counsel and give
bond in case an injunction should
issue, so that the Board might still
continue its labors. And thereupon
the Board, by Il vote of seven to five,
adopted the minutes of the first ses
sion, held some few weeks ago.
Proceeding to the election of pro.
fessors, tho Board made the following
selections:
}. w. Nicholson, ST., Professor of
Mathematics.
Geo. S. Thomas, Professor of Ancient
Languages.
l.. w. Sewcll, Professor of Modern
Languages.
r. S. Mccullough, Professor of Ana
lytical Chemistry, Natural Sciences
and Physics, including Astronomy.
Luke w. Connolly, Superintendent
of the Experimental Farm.
J. III. Randolph, Practical Mechanic
in charge of the Work Shop.
DIR. j. w. Dupree, Surgeon.
Besides the legal point raised as to
me power of the Governor TO appoint
curing the recess of the legislature
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13

representative, they ought not to have
precipitated a trial of strength and on
a resolution which is generally passed,
and often out of courtesy, in all con-
gressional conventions. Tie result
may have been the same at last, how
ever.
At this stage OF the proceedings, Mr..
Shields, of Coucordia, offered a resolu-
tion highly complimenting the Demo
Gratis of Franklin, Richland and Qua
chita parishes for their long and faith
full adherence to the party, and more
particularly for their devotion and
sacrifices in the most trying period of
the States political history since the
war. The resolution was voted for by
nine parishes, and accordingly adopted,
but subsequently was withdrawn at
the request of the delegates compli-
mented, led by the Richland delega-
tion-which was certainly very
proper proceeding.
Following the adoption of the reso-
lutions came the nominations. Capt.
L TACe, u SAttAOOAhe1 AO1uAuss%eSA 0Sus q =
Floyd King. He was seconded in ap-
propriate speeches by Gen. York and
Capt. I1eavel.
Mr.. George Williams, of Caldwell,
nominated DIR. T. T. Ably, of Ouachita,
and was seconded by Col. Young. Col.
Young stated that after consultation
with Col. r.. Richardson and the
Ouachita delegation, 1t had been de-
cided not to present his name to the
convention, and that the delegation
would support DR.. Ably, in whose be-
half and explanatory of the course of
the Ouactita delegation, and of his
own views, Col. Young addressed the
convention at length and with marked
attention.
Nominations We're closed, and the
vote proceeded by parishes. Each del
egation voted without division, and
with the following, result:
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13

the wisest of his time, with a states
mans grasp of mind and with the in
tegrity of patriot whom no sense of
expediency could swerve from his
honest convictions. Long and I'M
checked possession uf power by any
party leads to extravaganza, corrup-
ton, and loose practices. After twenty
years of domination by the Republi-
cans, chronic abuses have become fast
ened upon the public service like bar
uacles on the bottom of stranded
ship.
There is no hope of reform by leaders
who have created system of mall
administration, and who are interested
In perpetuating its evils. Nothing
short of the sternest remedy gives any
promise of effective reform, and the
first step toward it is in a change of
rulers. The Government must be got
out of the ruts in which it has too long
been run. New blood must be infused
into the management of public affairs
before relief can be expected. The peo-
pie demand a change, and being in
earnest, they are likely to be gratified.
Very sincerely,
DAVID DAVIS.
To Hon. James E. Harvey.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
AN IMPERATIVE NECESSITY.

Servants are in demand at Marksviile.
-1lnrksville RevIc.c.
One of the demands of this little city
is labor for the Kitchen, labor for the
house, and labor for the wash-tub.
These is some little here, it is true, but
it needs to be petted, paid high, and
allowed to carry the keys. We men
talk of building railroads and securing
labor to make cotton. Is it not posi-
BILE to organize Board to Promote the
Immigration of 1OOgood Cooks? Or
even twenty ?-Ouachita Telegraph.
And these are only two out of a thous-
and. Abbevilie, and in fact, every
town in the State is cursed with such a
damnable system of domestic labor
of employers to a state of abject slavery.
Slovenly, insolent, wasteful, lazy and
theivish beyond comparison, the Niger
wenches who preside over the cook
pots and wash.tubs in the Sunny At
takapas, rule their dominion with an
iron hand and lord it over ode misrbul
white fokes," in a manner that makes
one tremble to contemplate. This de-
plorable evil is disgrace to society
and a reproach to the enlightenment of
the age. From this sad state of affairs
there are but two means of escape: one
is to import good white servants, Irish
or German, the other, to discharge
every niger and do your own work.
Which of these plans will the people
be the first to adopt ?-A66erille Meritz-
iO7eul.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
TANNERS LONG FAST OVER.

The experiment of fasting forty days,
subsisting ON air and water alone,
which was undertaken in New York
by DR.. Tanner, on the 2eth of June,
was successfully terminated at noon
of Saturday, the 9TH instant. 1t is
stated in the press dispatches that he
at once drank a glass of milk and
called for the Georgia watermelon.
This he tapped and dug his hand into,
and ate heartily of. When remon-
strated with he asked to be left alone,
saying emo my lord, am running
this now" When he placed a glass
of milk to his mouth he remarked
'tgentlemen, you don't believe that's
good" The signal for the expiration
of the fast was the whistle from q
factory in the vicinity. When it blew,
Tanner had a peach in his hand, but
before he could put it in his mouth
somebody snatched it away from him.
In response to the plaudits of the as
semblage, Tanner, who was sitting
upon a chair placed on the table, raised
his handkerchief over his head. At
quarter past twelve, Tanner got down
from the table and left the hall in a
coach in charge of DIR. Gum, who took
him to his town residence, where he
| will undergo careful medical treat
ment.
In his recovery, Tanner will have
universal sympathy. Even those who
ridiculed his attempt and called him
crazy, will not begrudge him the COM
forts of all the square meals needed
during long life yet to come, and we
presume that the doubling physicians
not of Tanners school, and for whose
enlightenment he essayed his long alb
stinence from food, will wish him a
speedy return to his wonted weight
avoirdupois. The Biblical reader will
have his thoughts when comparing
Tanners fast with the fasts of Moses,
Elijah and Christ. Out of the compar-
ison will grow two reflections: One,
that the fasts recorded in the Bible are
proven not to be evidences of Divine
Intervention the other, that here is
proof positive that In one matter of
historical record often doubted, the
Bible is true. Whatever may be the
result of an effort to reconcile these
two deductions, it cannot be denied
that Tanner has created a revolution in
scientific thought.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13

A letter from Chihuahua, Mexico,
states that preparations are being made
to receive Gen. Grant, who is daily ex-
pected from Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Boss Shepherd and others of BetantiPs
mines are preparing to receive him.
The object of his visit is not stated,
but it is thought to be for ascertaining
the value of these Mexican mines, with
an idea of taking an interest in one of
the companies.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13

The president announced the vote,
and declared Gen. King tho nominee
of the convention, when was received
with great applause, mingled with
some disapprobation from delegates
who had worked for different result,
but who will, no doubt, be found work.
ing as manfully for Democratic success
had fortune not frowned upon them,
but upon their opponents.
The Convention, after selecting an
executive committee of one from each
parish and three from the district at
large, adjourned sine die.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13

Making grand total of 1887.
In two of these parishes, Claiborne
and jackson, there is a decrease since
1870, owing to the formation of the
new parishes of Lincoln and Webster
since that date. Claiborne contributed
territory to both, and Jackson very
largely to Lincoln. There is II large
increase of population In tho district,
however, the gain from Bicnville COM
Pcnsating for the loss In Claiborne.
Mr.. Trczevant notifies us that he has
forwarded all the portfolios, etc, of
the district to Washington, and that
he has assurances from Gen. Walker
that Enumerators will be paid by
checks on the U. $. Treasury so soon as
their returns are examined ut WASH
ington and found correct. What
length of time will clapse before this
work is performed, we arc unable to
say.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13

Cut out the following receipt and
paste it on the inside of your stable door:
One ounce chloroform, 3 ounces fresh
milk and 1 pint of whiskey, mixed
W it'll l pint of water will cure collie in
mules and horses ninety nine times out
of q hundred.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
NORTHEASTERN LOUISIANA.

we invite particular attention to an
article ON the first page headed as
above and copied from our excellent
contemporary, the New Orleans Demo-
crat.
The proposition in brief, so ably de-
veloped i'll full by our contemporary, is
the reclamation of some of the finest
cotton lands in the parishes of East and
West. Carroll, Madison, Richland,
Ouachita, Tensas, Concortlia and Cata-
houla, and now subject to annual in
undations, by the building Of levee
at the Arkansas line, to extend from
tho Mississippi to tho hills west OF
the Bayou MACON.
When we have said that the land
thus to be reclaimed may be estimated,
and by the hundreds of thousands of
acres, worth probably, when reclaimed,
twenty millions of dollars, it will be
at once believed that the levee pro-
posed could not be less than twenty
miles in length, and will cost over
one million dollars: Not so, however.
By actual survey and reasonable COM
putation, this levee will not be over
two miles in length, and can be built,
with profit to the contractor, for one
hundred and twenty-five thousand
dollars! This statement, we are aware,
looks incredible, but by consulting a
map of the State, the reader will find
the distance not under-estimated, and
and the cost has been carefully DETER
mined by Major Harrod, competent
civil engineer, officially designated for
that purpose.
Why the State, or why the Levee
Company, has not long since built this
levee, it is needless to inquire, since
neither has undertaken the work, and
presumably never will. What remains
seems to be clear, and, to US, an enter
prise with an immense profit and
this would be the formation of joint
stock company, whether of present or
prospective landowners, with the priv
ilege acquired of building this levee
and the purpose of building 1t without
delay. We reinforce the able argu-
ment of our contemporary with this
suggestion, and urge our friends above,
below and east Of this to give the mat
ter their earnest, thoughtful considera-
ton. If the proposition is in the least
untenable, or the plan impracticable,
we shall take pleasure in giving pub
licity to the objections through these
columns.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
HON. DAVID DAVIS DECLARES FOR
HANCOCK.

WASHINGTON, Aug. s.-The follow
ing is made public to-day by Mr.. Har-
vey:
BLooMINGTON, ILL.,, Aug. 4.
MY DEAR SIR-The training and
habits. of my life naturally lead me to
prefer civilians to 'soldiers for great civil
trusts. But as parties are organized
voters must choose between candidates
they represent, or stand aloof, indif-
ferent or neutral, which no good citizen
ought to do at a Presidential election.
I have no hesitation in supporting Gen.
Hancock for best of all reasons to my
mind, because his election will put an
end to sectional strife and to sectional
parties, and will revive patriotic senti-
ment all over the land, which political
leaders and factions for sinister ends
have sought to prevent.
There can be no permanent prosper
ity without pacifcation. Great as were
the achievements of Gen. Hancock in
war, his conduct in peace, when in
command of Louisiana and Texas, in
1867, was still greater, and justly COM
mends him to the confidence of the
country. That was a time when pas
sion ruled in public councils, and mill
tary power was exercised to silence
civil authority. Temptation was strong
to sail with tho rushing current for
an intlamed partisan opinion was too
ready to condone excuses and to ap-
plaud expressions. Gen. uancock's
order No. 40 in assuming charge of the
Fifth Military District, announced that
the right of trial by jury, the habeas
corpus, the liberty of the press, free
dom of speech, natural rights ofpersons
and right of property, must be re-
spected.
These principles are the basis of free
government, and proclamation of them
by Gen. Hancock stands out in strik-
ing contrast with tho action of his SUI
perior, who soon after returned and
drove him from that command for
uttering sentiments worthy of all honor.
Tho soldier clothed with extraordinary
power voluntarily uncovered before
the civil authority, sheathed his sword,
testified his fidelity to the constitution
and set an example of obedience to
law, which will pass into history as
his proudest claim to distinction. The
man who in the midst of the excite
ment of the stormy period was cool
enough to see his duty clearly and
enough to execute it firmly
may be we'll trusted in any crisis.
His letter to Gen. Sherman, recently
brought to light, lifts Gen. Hancock
far above the past appreciation of his
civil ability. 1t marks him as one of !
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13

The registration of voters has not, rs
yet, commenced in this parish. When
the books are opened, voters should
bear in mind that this is an entire new
registration.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
TIE THIRD DISTRICT CENSUS.

Mr.. N. w. Trezevant, Supervisor
for the Srd census district, which is
the same AS this congressional district,
announces that the population of the
several parishes of the district is as fol-
lows:
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
TOB PRINTING:
NEArLYEXECUTE
AT THIS OFFICE
T T.. WETZEL,
Dealer in all kinds of
HOU S f HOLD FURNITUR Il.

COFFINS, CUFF1N TRIM INtiSS, DC.
Furniture repaired, made to order, and
satisfaction guaranteed. All orders for
Furniture promptly attended to. Collins
supplied at short notice, with services of
undertaker, if desired.
have also hand full stock of
Children's Carriages, which 1 offer for
sale at low prices.
Store and shop OH Grand street, opposite
McFcc's drug store. An inspection Of our
work and furniture is respectfully invited.
january l, 1850. 1y
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-13
THE CORNER SALOON

CORNER DESIARD AND ST. join STS.,
MONROE, LA.
The undersigned, having opened a now
and elegantly furnished saloon in Monroe,
respectfully solicits Il liberal share of pub
given by II polite and Experienced bar
Keeper. Imported and domestic Wines,
Liquors and Cigars kept constantly on
hand.
Two elegant billiard tables in the Saloon,
Kept for the amusement Of guests.
Al! kinds of MIXED DRINKS in season
speciality. NJ. l.. DEDMAN
Jan. /, 1851 Proprietor.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-03

Now that the boys have had good time
| feasting and enjoying the sights, let them
do something in addition to what they
have already done toward the improve
mcnt of their minds. School will open
again on Monday evening next, Jan 5, and
it is hoped there will be good turnout
of boys, anxious to increase their limited
stock OF knowledge. Parents should take
a deep interest liz the educational
welfare of their sons and see to it
that they are in attendance at
school instead of running the streets at
night, learning lessons and contracting
habits calculated to bring about their ruin.
Many of the boys are sadly deficient in
the commOnest branches of learning, being
unable to write 4. hand that can be read,
as well as unable to work many Of the
simplest problems of arithmetic. A warm
room is provided; books, states and W. it
ING material are offered to them, free of
cost, and all they are required to do is to
accept these provisions, attend school
regularly, and make an effort to improve
their minds. Let there be full attend
ance on Monday night.