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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-02-13
HOW TO CONGRATULATE KANSAS.
New Orleans Tiines.1


1t is not wise for the people of the
Southwest to close their eyes to the
| fact that the negro exodus will con-
tinue. It may be that their eyes are
! not entirely closed but the presumption
to that effect is strong in the entire
! absence of anything like a concerted
or effective counter-movement. It is
hardly worth while to try to check the
emigration of colored laborers. Let
them work out their own problem in
their own way. There is remedy
which may be used with effect and
being used with effect will transform
an apparent disaster into q profound
blessing. Nor is it worth while to in
sist that the negroes will not better
their condition. Nor does it make any
difference whether they live or die in
the places where they go. That is
entirely their affair. It is for Louisi-
ana land owners to provide substi-
tute for the fugacious negro, and hav-
ing done SO to rejoice in the change
because it will be permanent settle
ment of the labor question and lead to
political tranquility as well as to mate
rial profit. But 1t will be very foolish
to ignore the embarrassment which
must inevitably follow a wholesale
eff1ux of laborers without a correspond
ing influx. II the efflux can be con-
temporaneously met by an influx of
white laborers it will be blessed to
those who remain if not to those who
go. It can be so met and must be.
This is the whole matter. The exodus
being properly announced with an a6le-
quate delineation of the inducements
to better class of laborers with some
capital of their own, there is no doubt
that much more desirable labor will
find congenial and permanent home
In Louisiana-to the great benefit of
themselves and the State. They are
the kind of people needed here whether
the negroes go or not. Could they be
induced to settle on and cultivate our
lands, the lands would quickly enhance
in value, society all over the State
would be improved and prosperity and
thrift would take a permanent grip on
the dormant possibilities of our magni-
cent soil. It behooves all classes and
all sorts of people to consider how they
will get white people to settle on our
lands. Get them to begin-a family
from one locality in any of the Eastern
or Northern or Western States, and an
individual laborer from another local.
ity, until the idea of moving to Louis
lana takes hold. Then the immigra-
tion promoters may disband. The
stream will never stop until the field
is completely occupied-and we will be
able to congratulate Kansas on what
she has done for us-Whatever she may
have done for herself.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-02-13
SHERMAN AND DoYNroN.

Gen. Boynton, Washington cores
pondent of the Cincinnati Gazette, has
commenced a libel suit against Gen.
Sherman, fixing his damages at one
hundred thousand dollars. It seems
that some time ago Boynton took 1t
into his head to review Sherman's
Memoirs of the War. He Is not an
admirer of Tecumseh, and had good
many hard things to say about him.
1t Is claimed though that he came very
nigh telling the truth all through his
review. Some of his statements were
especially severe, and to these, as we'll
as Others, the attention Of Sherman
was called, whereupon he proceeded to
denounce Boynton, and for having
done so in what was considered q libel
GUS manner, Boynton now brings suit
in the District of Columbia. Sherman's
statement upon which the suit is based
Is as follows:
Boynton, in his review of my Me-
molrs, made very many false and un-
just statements, contradictory Of my
account Of things in the war, and to
strengthen his position he went to the
Confederate records and made garbled
accounts of these to sustain his denial
of my assertions. Every word of this
is true. Boynton's garbling OF the
Confederate records was most palpable
and shameless. But what could you
expect of tho man? Everybody knows
him to be a notorious slanderer. You
could hire him to do anything for
money. A man of character and a
christian--bah! He is entirely with
out character. Why, for n thousand
dollars he would sIandcr his own
mother. Nobody of character wishes
to dirty their hands with such crea-
ture, 1 would not bother with such
vermin as he. He Is very persistent
and energetic in the manufacture of
falschOod.
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the discoveries, said not particle.
Nothing valuable has yet been found,
and he did not see where the Masonic
fraternity could possibly derive advan-
tage from these discoveries. In con-
clusion he said: 81 have not the slight
est idea that Freemasonry, in its pres
ent form or shape, had any existence
Older than seventeenth century. All
attempts to prove that it existed at an
early date are nonsense. l have ex-
pended a large sum of money in the
purchase of books, and have studied
the subject to see if there was anything
in the records of history to show close
connection with Masonry, and all
have been able to discover is bare
relation of the symbols. The degrees,
signs, and symbols as now understood
among Masons, are comparatively
modern. I think the Egyptian relics
belong to a veritable smare's nest.'
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"PLAYiNG 'MONG DE PSALMS"
[Atlanta {Ga.) Constitution.l

ATLANTA tGa.) constitutional
A wcll-known Georgian, while trav-
cling in Liberty county recently, met
a lame negro preacher in the road and
stopped him for a little talk.
Butler" said the gentleman, "I
SEQ you have your bible in your hand.
Do you preach to-day"
Yesser."
"Well, what is your text?"
"Well, sab, 1 amt tuck no text as
yet"
" What! no text? Don't you pro-
pare your sermons"
"No, sab, not zackiy."
"Why, Butler, have never known
a preacher to deliver sermon without
writing 1t or thinking 1t over"
"Dat's wrong, sab. Dat amt 'cordin
to the scriptur. De Bible, "Open you
mouf en- fill um."
"But then there are some mighty
big mouths"
Yesser, dat's so--dat's 80, shO."
"WeII, you haven't prepared any
sermon and you haven't taken any
text. What do you intend to do to-
day?''
" well, sab, I, jes specks terday fer
ter play 'roun' 'mong de pslams."
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-02-13
DIVERS AMONG DEAD BODIES.
ILOndon NeWs.l

(London News.1
When to the silence and loneliness of
ocean or river depths are added the
blackness OF darkness and the dread
presence of death, the diver must
needs have courage who boldly de-
scends. In the operations not yet con.
cluded at the Tay bridge, the less ex-
perienced divers were by some sus-
pected of succumbing to the terrors OF
the situation. If there were any hui
man bodies there they were imprisoned
in double prison of carriage and cage
like girder. 1t was impossible for any
diver quickly to clutch at the body,
and, ere he had time to think of his
CHASTITY work to procure by signal the
instant withdrawal of himself and
solemn burden to the surface. The
work involved patient and deliberate
handling of the dead in the dark and
silent deep, and few who suspected the
divers of shrinking from this task felt
brave enough themselves to blame
them seriously for it. Tho suspicion,
after all, had probably but small foun-
dation; at least two of the divers strong.
ly declared that no tseerie feeling''
would prevent them doing their duty,
and said that, if necessary, they would
be glad to bring up the dead even in
their arms. Still, the very way in
which these men talk of this subject
seems to show that below water they
cannot face the dead with the ca1Ious-
ness of men who are brought into con-
tact with bodies on shore; that, in
fact, they have to reason with them
selves against natural tiEnitlity. HMy
duty" said one diver in the Tay, "is
to the living. When go down to
find the dead, feel that 1 am going
down to do what 1 can for the people
they belong to, and that 1t is not the
dead l have to be frightened of. !
think OF the friends to whom the
bodies are to be restored, and nothing
would give me greater pleasure than to
give them their only satisfaction" II
death and darkness do inspire timidity
even in these hardy men, it is some
times even more difficult for the diver
to go among the dead In the light of
day. "The horrible conceit of death
and night" is matched by the reality,
as seen, for example, by the divers at
the Princess Alice, when they met the
cold stare of the group of cabin passen-
gers who had cIung together in agony
as the ship went down; or as expe-
rienced by certain divers who refused
to recover wrecked treasure at the
Farce Islands because they saw dead
sailors in the rigging, and could not
bear the sight.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-02-13
MASONS OF THE NILE.

A New York Herald dispatch from
Alexandria, January p, says: t..
DIR. Fanton, highly instructed Ma
son, has finished a careful examination
of the foundations of the obelisk, and
confirms Lieutenant-C Commander Cor
ringe's discovery of the Masonic en-
blems, which establish the relations of
many Egyptian monuments. DIR. Fam
ton declares that the Hiram version of
Masonry as having originated with
the construction of Solomon's Temple
is disproved by the revelations of the
foundations of the obelisk.
The Masonic emblems of Life and
the Sun, beyond doubt, are identical
with those upon the monuments of the
Egyptian god Osiris. This proves that
Masonry originated with the construc-
ton of the Pyramids, or at least with
a far remoter period than the construc-
ton OF the foundation of the Obelisk.
The number of blocks comprising the
foundation, as well as their position
and arrangement, indicates that the
ancients were familiar with the higher
degrees of Masonry, at least as high as
the eighteenth degree. Many peculiar
emblems not understood by Lieutenant
Commander Gorringe were fully ex-
planned by DR.. Fanton from a Masonic
point of view.
This discovery furnishes a clew to
other important discoveries not only
under the fallen obelisk but also in
other parts of Egypt, rendering proba-
bic solution of the mystery of the
construction of the pyramids. Among
the discoveries was found perfect
cube and also emblems of all Masonic
institutions. Lieutenant Commander
Gorringe, who is a member of the
Masonic fraternity, entirely approves
DR.. F'anton's explanation, and gives
this dispatch his entire APPRECIATION.
The New York Herald publishes the
following on the same subject:
Gen. Albert Pike, whose connection
with Freemasonry is we'll known
throughout the United States, said that
when the first dispatch was received
relative to the discovery in Egypt he
naturally felt some curiosity as to what
the emblems were. He supposed they
were the common traditions among
Masons, who had from ali time made
their mark upon their works. Later
it appeared that the symbols were
solid representations, and, taking the
fact as reported, he thought that the
proper way to approach the subject
was to say that it was ga mares nest"
He had read the description of the
articles found and was free to say that
they did not bear any semblance what
ever to Frcemasonry. Gen. Pike, in
reply to the question whether he
thought any good would come out Of
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-02-13
RULES TO BE OBSERVED DURING
LENT.

AS matter of interest to our Catholic
readers we publish below the report of
Right Reverend Father Leray, coad-
jutor to his grace, the Archbishop of
New Orleans, on the regulations to be
observed by the faithful for the I4enten
season of 1850. ..:s.
The report has been accepted and
sanctioned, and has now force OF law:
l. Owing to the existing pressure,
and to the difficulty for most persons
to procure Lenten diet, the use of meat
is again allowed every day, except
Friday and Wednesday, during Lent,
All who fast should, on fast days, eat
meat at one meal only but 1t may be
eaten at every meal by such as are ex-
empted from fasting.
2. Every day during Lent the use of
meat and any kind of fish at the same
meal Is strictly prohibited. if}
8 They who deem themselves reason
ably exempted, wholly or In part, from
these regulations concerning fasting
and abstinence, should consult their
pastors or confessors, and be governed
by their advice. ft
4. The time assigned for the per-
formance of Easter duty begins ON the
first Sunday of Lent, and ends on
Trinity Sunday.
s. During Lent, in every church,
there shall be, as far as possible, q
course of suitable Instructions, unfold
ing the obligations of Christians, and
inducing tho practice thereof. The
faithful are directed to attend on such
occasions, that they may not be depri-
we'd of the heavenly graces attached to
religious teaching.
6. The reverend pastors, In recon-
mending the diocesan association, shall
dwell upon the motives that must
incite the faithful to take part in so
important a work.
z. While apprising in time their con-
gregations of the collection on Faster
Sunday for the Seminary, and the
other needs now weighing SO heavily
upon the diocese, the reverend pastors
shall also insist on the Importance of
that good work, and make them feel
that it is the bounden duty of the faith
full to contribute to it according to their
means.
Given at New Orleans, January %,
1880. FRANCIS LERAY,
Coadjutor of New Orleans.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-02-13

Old 1ke-"Hanner, did you ebber
notis dat wen gives you half a dol
lar ter buy ha'r pins wild, you snatches
at it like dog snappin' at flies, an
wen you hams it to de dry goods sto'
clerk you duz it wild yer thum' an TO-
finger, like you was gibbin him a
toob rose to put in his wesket? I seed
you do dat mon once In de New York
sto,' and de fust ting dat firm knows
dey'll miss clerk, am I'll git inter
trubble bout it."
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-02-13


Shortly after the collapse Of tho Con-
fetleracy, an ex.soldler who had spent
all his pay in rioting and whiskey
drinking, found himself In Shreveport,
strapped and busted, yet full of expe-
dients. DESTROYS of reaching his home
he inquired the fare, and to his dismay
found it to be SIG. Now, that amount
was as big as million In Bllly's sight.
After casting about, no bethought him.
self Of n scheme. Tho steamer b. l..
Hodge was nearly ready to leave her
berth when Billy made his appearance
on the wharf and sang out:
81 say, Captain, how much do you
charge to carry a barrell of whiskey to
New Orleans Pr ..,. +....
"Two dollars,'' replied the captain.
"Al right" replied Billy. "Send
out n couple of your ecl<-hands and
roll mo aboard"
Capt. Sinnott saw tho joke, and sent
out the mud clerk to take tho marks,
weight, etc., of tho g freight"
Billy was Invited to a seat Mt tho
cabin table by the captain, and trav-
eled to New sCS1edns In style, as a
I" barrel of whisksy," by which name
he was Afterwards known.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-02-13
NEARLY TWELVE YEARS WITHOUT
SLEEP.

MARLBoROUGH, N. ", Jan. al
Thomas McElrath has for q number of
years lived about mile west Of this
village. He Is q farmer In fair circum-
stances, rs also q cultivator of berries.
The strange popularity of McElrath Is,
that for nearly twelve years he has not
slept wink. He tried every thing to
WOO the drowsy god, but all to no pur-
pose. Medicines of various kinds were
unavailing, and the sleepless berry,
grower of Marlborough was the wonder
account of this remarkable case was
published, and was copied by news
papers throughout the land. McElrath
at that time offered large sum of
money to any person who would make
him sleep. He received offers aud ad-
vice through the mails from patent
medicine venders and leading physi-
clans throughout the United States and
Canadas. One San Francisco man was
positive he could fix him," but he
didn't. Tho long, weary nights passed
ON, month after month, but McElrath
slept not. Some persons insinuated
that he slumbered aud was not aware
of the fact. His family and nelghbors
sat up night after night and watched,
but I" not a wink of sleep did Thomas
u0Scs Au0 18CG LuAI N1CEIlG@t0 re-
mained in good health, and gained in
stead of lost flesh, and continued to
work hard daily throughout the SUM
mer season, was something that philos-
ophers and physicians alike could not
explain. McEirath was indeed q pho
nomenon, and his case without a
parallel. He was positive that he
could not sleep, and invited investiga-
ton. But his hours of wakefu}ness
came to an ending on Friday night of
last week, when, for the first time in
over eleven years, he slept one long,
delicious sleep, and awoke on the fol-
lowing morning refreshed and happy.
Words were inadequate to express his
feelings both OF surprise and pleasure.
Since then he has slept naturally every
night, and to all present appearances
he will not lack for the necessary sleep
hereafter. McElrath was born in the
north of Ireland. He Is a rigid Pres
byterian, and for many years an atten-
dant OF the Marlborough Presbyterian
church.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-02-13

There is promise of lively war in
Ohio between the friends of Sherman
and those of Blaine. The first note
was publicly sounded to-day. The
Sherman men want the call issued for
a State Convention early, in order that
advantage may be taken of Sherman's
present popularity and delegates
pledged. The Blaine men, who are
rapidly perfecting their organization,
want more time, and SO favor a late
call.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-02-13
CHANDLER AND THE DEMocRArs.

Speaking of the proceedings in Con.
xress In, relation to the late Senator
Chandler, the Washington special of
the Cincinnati Gazette says:
ssTn neither the Senate nor the House
did the Democrats give much attention
to the proceedings, and majority of
the seats on that side were vacant.
Indeed, before the proceedings closed
IN the House not ave chairs on the
Democratic side were occupied. Mr..
bayard was the only Democrat who
made any remarks ON this occasion,
and there Is much unfavorablo com.
ment on this studied turning of a cold
shoulder to Mr.. Chandler after he is In
his grave. There was, perhaps, a sort
of occasion for this In the questionable
taste exhibited by some Republican
eulogists in dwelling pointetlly OH some
of Mr.. Chandlcr's deeds most offensive
to that party"
"The studied turning Of cold shcui-
der" ON the part Of tho Democratic
members was just what might have
been expected, and, in our opinion,
eminently proper. The character OF
Chandler as u Republican Is obnoxious
to all decent people. Ire did all he
could to ruin and dcfame the white
people Of the South, and he dealt
fearful blow at our Republican form of
Govcrnmcnt.--AfO6ike Register.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-02-13

Gov. st. John, Of Kansas, estimates
that since last April at least $1,000
colored refugees have arrived in that
State, and that not less than $4,000 of
them have been destitute of food and
means, and very scantily clad. He
expects many thousands to come this
year.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-02-13

By the aid of ntruos oxide of gas by D.
Beatty, of % years practical experience
and a we'll known reputation of 20 years in
Monroe and its vicinity. Reference given
If desired.
stairs. t
Monroe, La, Dec. 26, 1879.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-02-13

In answer TO the question, "llow do
the people OF Tennessee receive North
crn mon and women ?" tho Tennessee
Commissioner of Agriculture says:
"As kindly as they deserve. If they
come to live by their wits, and by
making false representations to tho
Government to secure fat Office, they
will not, as they should not, be re-
spected."
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-02-13
Dentistry.

nR. $. L. BRACEY, Dentist, respectfully
~ offers his professional services to the
citizens of Monroe and surrounding coun-
try. Having an experience of fourteen
years in the practice, he feels confident Of
giving satisfaction in all branches of his
profession. Is willing to warrant all work.
Office at residence on Jackson street, near
the Female Academy, Monroe, La.
v7-marT6:Iv
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-02-13
John HI. Diulxxrave.

A TTORNEY AT LAW, MONROE, La
n Office opposite Court House. Practices
in all the Courts of North Louisiana also
in the Supreme Court of the State and the
Federal Courts: All claims, including cot
ton claims, will receive prompt attention.
Land Office and Pension matters attended
to. March %, 1879.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-02-13

A writer OF Congressional sketches
says: On tho center row OF desks and
next to the center aisle sits gontlc-
man whose name is familiar to every
body. He Is small stature, spare md
VARY. His frock coat fits him closely
and buttons high to tho throat, giving
him a military air. His face Is ruddy,
and surrounded by closely-clippcd
gray beard. His eyes are bright and
small and his head bald on top. lfe
rarely ningIes in the mob of regular
proceedings, but when nc makes n re-
mark it attracts attention. This is
Gen. Joe Johnston, of Virginia.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-02-13


The Governor has appointed tho fol-
lowing staff, aud has ordered them to
meet on the 9th, at noon:
G. T. Beauragar1l, adjutant general
and chief Of star Will Steven, inspec-
tor general; Phillip Buchanan, quarter
master general e. s. Lewis, surgeon
general; Georges w. Dupre, commits
sary general; all with rank of brlgatlicr
general.
Tho following aids, with tho rank OF
major, were appointed: Il. 9. Payne,
II. l.. Shute, j. Il. lallande, l.. JAS
tremski, II. p. Luckett, N. G. Bian-
chard, p. J. Trezevant, A. M. Sum-
mers, w. q. Vincent, Reno Il. Beaurc-
gard, g. A. Lanaux, I. ID. Moore, Jno.
Clegg, +. $. Shields, s. p. Colvln, i.
Lanaux, Frank Kennedy, A. l.. Roman,
w. H. Roberts.
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Il. W. RICHARDSON. G. J. BOATNER.
Richardson tkc BOatner.
4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT
IL Law, Monroe, La, will practice in all
the Parishes of North Louisiana, in the
supreme Court at Monroe, the Federal
Courts, and in the Land Office Department
of the General Government.
Office fronting northeast corner of public
square. January 3, 1879.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-02-13

The oldest paper Of uninterrupted
publication In this country is the Hart
ford Courant, which has attained tho
age Of one hundred and sixteen years.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-02-13

r. RICHARDSON. s. d. M'ENERY.
Richardson q NIcEnery,
TTORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
~ will practice in all the parishes OF
North Louisiana, the Supreme Court Of the
ate, the Federal Courts, and in the Land
Itfice Department of the General Govern
nent. January IL, 1879.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-02-13

The New York Herald opened a list
for tho benefit OF sorrow stricken
Ireland, heading 1t with q contribution
of $lOO, 600.
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DENTISTKY!

Painless extraction of teeth by tho aid
of nitrous oxide gas, administered by DIR.
d. Beatty, dentist Of 25 years experience.
and can refer to work of twenty years
standing in Monroe. Office over Bank,
west room.
Monroe La Jan, q 1880 If
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-02-13

An absent minded man, travelling
with his wife In a railroad car, left her
side to get a drink. When he returned
he dropped Into scat, Immediately
in front Of his better half, beside an
unprotected female, over whose head
the SHOWS of about thirty-eight winters
had glode. His wife was looking out
the car window ut tho scenery and
didn't notice his awful bfunder. Pres
emily, without turning his head, lao
impnticntly remarked: "Jane, how
often have 1 told you not to starch my
shirts so Internally stiff" The ancient
female whose forward naine happened
to be Jane, screamed, Monster," and
tainted on the spot, and tho absont-
minded man looked uncomfortabIy
warm MS he changed seats.