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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

Mrs. Maggie Robinson, Of Pittsburgh,
Texas, is visiting rlatives and friends in
Homer. The same fright happy tempera-
ment that made Mrs Maggie Murrell so
popular with every one has not deserted
the bride of half ayear
Allen Barkslale Esq, District Attorney,
SC, was in town Oh Monday attending
the regular term If the Court of Appeals.
Messrs. Atkins aud Phpps, our Repre-
scntativcs were IN town on Monday.
The Police Jury meeting has brought
to town X, J. Hart, E.q., Of ward |; W. l..
Cakes, of ward ,; W. :. Copeland, of ward
3; John Miller. jr., Of ward 4; J W. Me
Farland, of ward :; l. X. Lay, of ward :;
and T. u. Meadows, of ward :, These
gentlemen report that crops are in most
hourishing condition.
The expiration Of tae time allowed for
completion of the ccn,us brought the euu.
meratOrs in last week, The work seems
to have been well dole. Messrs. Price
Glover and Others spent two days in Ho'
mer awaiting possible corrections in their
returns.
Hon. John {. Moncurc and Mrs Mon
cure stopped NJ Mr. Hamilton's Monday
and Tuesday of this week. The business
Of the Court of Appeals was finished on
Tuesday We regret that the Judge aud
hi, wife could not remain in Homer fol
several days.
Hon. 4 y. George. of Ninder. siopr-'
at 7. p. Ham;tun's duriuc the term o
his court.
We have had the pleasure to meet OF
the street, Frank 1nium, Esq, Of l'nior
county, Arkansas. Mr. Tatun married
the daughter of II. A. Robinson, u,ar Ar
IONA aud i, visiting his witc's relatives
one of whom is our genial and humorou
friend. Peter Drmetz.
Our friend, James VI. Dormon, an oil,
citizen OF Claiborne, now resident q
Arcadia, spent a day or two IN town TIN
week. visiting his son Willie, who i on
Of our most prosperous young mechanics.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21
A Fire In Shreveport.

On Saturday night at ll:3O hre broke
ont in Shreveport in the family grocery
store on Texas avenue on the premises
known as Cox's wagon yard. The hre
soon communicated to other buildings ana
in short time. notwithstanding the
strenuous efforts of the fire department
all buildings and cattle sheds in and near
the wagon yard we're on fire. The space
covered by the wagon yard was about ten
acres fhU lo-s is thought to be about
ssG0o,o0. The property was under lease
of five years to Col. A. c. Mitchell, late OF
Missouri. who will be remembered by
many citizens of Claiborne who have pur-
chased mules from him in days gone by.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21
One Delegation from Claiborne.

II will be seen from the amicablc and
honorable settlement of differences pub
lished elsewhere, that all trouble growing
out OF and connected with the mass meet.
ing which selected delegates TO the
Congressional convention to meet ut Mon
roe have been settled amicably and in a
manner that detracts in no degree from
the honor and social standing of any of
the parties concerned. The happiest ef.
feet that such settlement will have il to
prevent troubles, dissensions aud unkind
feelings among friends, gentlemen and
urighburS. II is a. only a secondary con-
sidcratiuu that We are assured by the
parties that the action of onr mass meet
ing will not be attacked and that there
will be- no opposing delegation from Cla.
horne parish lar better would il he that
both Richardson and King ,hould be de-
fratcd than that harmony. good will aud
friendship between urighhor> should be-
disturbed, and f,uds aud stuff. should
spring up
We congratulate not ONLY th" parties
directly concerned, hut the Democratic
party Of Claiborne parish, that this strife
is at an end
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21
The State University.

After reading the published protests Of
\. \. Guuhy, Esqr., and Will \. Strong,
members nf the board of Supervisors OF
the State University, We are forced to the
conclusion that the action of the majority
of the board in the wholesale vacation of
the offices of the faculty was wrong in
every sense. Having now seen the views
of both sides, or rather of the two parties
III the board We arrive at our opinion
without prejudice. Did space permit We
would gladly publish the facts in the case.
In a future issue we may do SO. The
third reason as presented Ivy Mr.. Gunhy
IN his protest would suffice TO vitiate the
proceedings. Mr.. Gunby declares that he
believes II rnlnous To the University for
the board ever to remove an officer with.
ont just cause, and a full hearing has not
been granted in this case aud no charges
have been specified or established.
II is hard TO believe that number of
intelligent, honest gentlemen should with
ont accusation or specification Of wrong
doing, remove f'om 80 exalted place a
gentleman who has spent the best years
of his life in the service of the State in
building up this University. To thus
Turn Col. Boyd adrft ON the world is To
virtually deny him good name. We APP
prove of the action of MeSsrs. Strong anti
Gunby. Mr. Gunhy is known in Claiborne
palsh ;ts u heightened, honorable gentle
man, whose word will establish much.
There ia great wrong in connection
with this affair.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21
About Assessment.

There are certain points about the ~
sessment Of property that have been
pointed ont to us by Mr.. Mitchell the Az
SCISSOR. The law requires that each tax.
payer should make out his own ii'' a'''
valuation, and must swear that he gives
in the property at its actual cash value
If the Assessor concludes that the proper
ty is not valued at proper price, he ma!
appraise il himself. calling in arbitrator
# the Assessor and taxpayer shouiu ho'
agree. When party fails to give IN his
property it is made the duty OF the Asses
sor to list the property from the best evil
deuce he can obtain. The taxpayers
should take care to protect themselves
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21
"WlNE OF CAR0ul" makes roo
cheeks and clear compleIions.
For sale by Is. NJ. McHENRY.

Col. George Williamson, late Minists,
toCentral America, perhaps the most d.
h,ential republican in Louisiana, sursl,
tlr most honorable among them, ~
sgered his allegiance TO the republics
party and announces his purpose 10 veeP
fu Hancock and English. Col. william
sd, it will be remembered, was announce
asthe Republican candidate for Conpso
INN the fourth district. He will not ~
nov that he has joined the Democracy.
tbs iusures the success of the Democrats
nminee whoever may be so favored.
While any Of the parties spoken Of 10
Connection with the place could easily
hre defeated Williamson, it is none To
les pleasant TO know that so distinguishel
a Gentleman is out of the race for 20 good
a rason that he has changed his political
fiih.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21
Important to Working Men.

II they have not already given thought
to this matter it is high time that our
farmers and working men should remem.
Der that under the new constitution they
are entitled 10 no homestead privileges or
exemptions until they have fixed up the
necessary papers and schedule according
to law. 1t is required that those who wish
To claim exemption at any time should bt
prepared to do so before any seizure is
made. 1t should be done right now. d.
b. Hayes, attorney at law, has all neces-
sary blanks and will arrange exemptions
at moderate cost. Call to see him at the
Guardian office, If You don't want your
property, horses, mules, lands aud wagons
sold over your heads.
Remember also, that this homestead is
in the interest Of the wife and children
and should be preserved Mr.. Hayes has
given the matter much attention, and will
not charg" an exorhitart price.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21
Good News from Rlchland.

dispatch from our esteem eel FREUD
Col. Moore. Of Riehlnud parish, conveys
the pleasant tidings that delegates from
that parish are instructed to vote for King
first, last and all the time.
80 far, we have heard from Ouachita,
Claiborne, Concordia and Richland. The
last named three have instructed their
delegations TO vote without division for
King. On this side Of the Ouachita river
aud near to Claiborne we have Lincoln,
Union and Jackson. The Vienna Senti-
mel declares that Lincoln is certain for
King. Jackson it is thought will vote the
same way. Indeed, we are Informed that
that parish is certain for King. Union we
learn ia divided with preponderauce Of
the people fnvoring King. One ward has
already endorsed him in her mass meet
ing. Friends who visited Shiloh found
that among the five or six hundred voters
who attended upon that occasion Kings
friends were largely in the majority.
Thus it would seem that our favoritc is
largely ahead in the upper parishes this
side Of the Ouachita. Should parish
meetings continue to instruct their dele
gates we can tell in advance Of the con-
ven,ion in August who will be the nom
inee.
In Ouarhta delegates were chosen by a
mass meeting Of delegates, we think.
Since that meeting We too, as did the
Bulletin after our mass meeting III Clai-
borne, have received letters fron support
ers of Gcn'l King, which letters are
dcnunciatory Of the character of the
meeting Making due allowances for the
chagrin and modification that follows
defeat, we think it it perhaps best not to
make those letters the text for any severe
comment The war between Democrats
is severe enough already. Ours shall not
be the hand to add fuel 10 the already
fierce hume.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

We clip from the Columbia Herald, puo-
ished in this Congressional District, tss
GLOWING item, which may interest sohie
If our readers. We publish it without
eminent:
Col. j. $. Young, partner and supporter
{ Col. Richardson, who visited claiborne
arish and attended the Mass Meeting,
'hich the correspondent Of the Bulieun
tates was the most shameful and Az
raceful thing that ever occurred" M
ERE last week and the letter in the bune-
IN was shown to him, and We are diree'y
tiornled by gentleman living in Monioe,
hat the Colonel says that nothing Of "
Ind occurred in the Mass Meeting - ~
lSed by the correspondent Of the buIe
n, bnt simply the King men outnun,
bred the Richardson men three TO one;
tbs knocks the bottom out Of oil soes
clp-trap thunder.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

By odds the best thing that We h.,.
heard In connection with that most a.
ouent champion Of modern infidelity, c.,
Robert Ingersoll, 10 the song the Mi,S..
sippi dsrkies sing 1t their csmp-nessi,e
about the Colonel and the devil. n.
colored man is religious In everything
rather we should say with the ns,r,
religion is everything. In their revival
hymns they incorporate their view /,
that uncouth language which 10 rse,,.
nized as darkey all the world over.
We are told that at recent Mssissipp,
negro camp meeting 5000 darkies sang "a
the tune Of Shinbone Alley tho followin,
lyrical description of Col. Ingersolps n.
ture:
Streak O. lightning TO- miles long
Some desc days gwine to hit him;
Ingsoll sing anudder song,
When de debbil git him.
Debil watch TO- SIGH IA iin,
Ketch him in his collar;
Choke him black an hit him bin,
Butt him till he boiler.
Debil stan up kimbo straight.
Laugh at Ing'soll prsncin';
Stan him in red hot plate,
Pat while Bob's q dancin'.
A local chronicler says il was worth
riding a mule forty miles to hear the dar.
kics sing this song.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21
AMlcABle SETTLEMENT.

At q meeting Of DIR. John +. headors,
representing II. W. Mcleod; ID. b. Hayes,
for himself and for Capt Thos. Price, and
J. Ferguson for himself-and W. p. Otis
and A. v. Brown being present as witness
es. II was stated at this meeting by DR..
Meadors, authorized to that end by II. W.
Mcleod, Esq, that the said II. w Mcleod,
in a letter to the Monroe Bulletin signed
"M. ;" used words, phrases and expressions
which, upon reflection, he takes pleasure in
saving were not intended to reflect person
ally or discreditsbly upon the Chairman of
the Executive Committee Of Chiborne par
ish. on the Chairman Of the Mass Meeting,
OF any metnber thereof Upon this state
mcnt we, the undersigned, ID. b. Hayes
and J. Ferguson, disclain any unkind feel
ing against II. W. McL,od and any desire
TO iniure him socially. nd We take pleas
urc in expressing for NJ. Mcleod our high
esteem as an honorable gentleman and
good citizen; and We isre that any and
all offensive publications on either side,
either as letters editorials or cards, be con-
sidcred as withdrawn.
Signed at Homer, Ii, July 18th, lss0.
:. F.. MEADORS,
=. FERGUSON,
}. b. HAYES.
Attest: W. 7. OrTs,
A. y. BRowN
The Monroe Bulletii is requested TO copy.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

We refer our readers to the advertise
ment of terms. &c, Of the New Orleans
Democrat This valuable newspaper IN
der ts present management Promises to
become one of the most valuable Of our
exchanges. The requirements Of journal
ism are such that unless city paper
either Daily or Weekly, displays great
enterprise and tact in the gathering of
news il must soon fail. As Democratic
journal The Democrat has a first class
reputation. We suggest 10 our readers
that the small amount demanded for sub
scription cannot he better invested
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

A correspondent Of the N. o. City Item
SAYS that the street car drivers in that
city are allowed to sleep only five hours
ont Of the twenty-four, and are paid a
salary Of IS per month. This sounds too
inhuman. Surely it cannot be true that
any persons controlling the labor Of others
should be 30 hard-hearted. A change
should be made; if not willingly, the cor
porations should be forced.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

Our fellow-citirens of Bo-sier parish
are still in suspense As to the location of
their Court house. On tae final election
Bellevue aud Coleville will be voted
for, with what result We cannot predict.
Both places are bidding high for the hon
or and profit Of the removal. We, of
coure, can take no part in the fight, and
have therefore given no special attention
TO the merits of the matter.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

. II il fact worthy Of note now tia,
Texas is receiving so much abuse frou
Northern papers because OF the acquit,sl
Of Currie that the strongest Republican
county in Texas is Harrison, the county in
which Currie committed the murder and
where he was tried for the same. In ls,S
the county gave Tilden 1893 votes and
Hayes 2947. Curric is not native Of
Texas but is a Northern man. OF cou..s
these facts will be ignored by the fair
minL ID law and order loving press Of The
North, East and West. Yet it does sesu
that when il is also considered that tbs
people of Texas received with the utmost
disgust aud eXcrcration the verdict Of ths
jury, there should be cessation of abuse
aud condemnation of the whole STATE.
But the press Of those localities have nj.
ten into that swing. They have to panler
TO certain sentiment around. They n
not brave enough to do us justice and me-.
be let alone.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

An old friend who fathers very many
witty sayings, says that the nomination of
Hancock has had most depressing effect
on the soap market The bloody shirt is
washed and laid away in lavender. The
garment will not be soiled by use this
csmpaign. There 10, however . great de-
mand for lie--a frpt-class refined article
There 10 drug of the ordinary quality,
but something stronger I. wanted
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

The y. o. Pacific Railroad has been sold
ten company Of Eastern capitalists, with
Jy Gould at their head. The n. o. States
SIS that the consumation of that sale to
accompany of wealthy capitalists includ-
IL Jay Gould and Col. Thomas Scott y
event Of the highest Importance, ~
oily to New Orleans and North Western
buisiana, but to the whole South-Wesf.
his sale makes the early completion Of
he road, which will render all Northern
'exas, Southern Arkansas and Northern
~ouisana tributary to New Orleans. tn
great event for this city, and likswss
o all those vast regions Of which Nsv
Orleans is the natural market. This 10 to
he Southwest, in our opinion, the event
Df the century.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

Gen. Grant has been rendered the presi-
dency of the American branch of the
DE Lesseps canal company, at d salary Of
s25, 900 year. This he has refused on the
ground that the enterprise would not
prove a financial success during the lives
of those Interested in the scheme, and be
could not lend his name TO an undertaking
in which his friends would be likely TO
embark, and trnm which they would re-
ceve no returns, if they did not entirely
lose their inv estment. If General Grant
really declined for the reasons as above,
the refusal does him much honor. In this
day, when the custom of the world is TO
go for what's in sight, it is, to say the
least, so remarkable as TO be worth special
mention that Gen. Grant could rise above
the common greed for gain. After having
been 80 opposed to General Grant for
years, and having thought 40 badly of
him, We are pleased to know that we may
have mistaken him.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

Not day passes over our devoted heads
but that from one 10 ahalf dozen drummers
pass through our town leaving several dol
lars with the stables, hotels and OF her places
Verify, we like the drummers They are
of greatest use. They give circulation to
all the latest stories that are too funny for
the papers. They keep things moving
and give to certain callings a business,
while others lsnguish. The idea of max
ing them paw a license ia shameful
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

We are in receipt Of the Natchitoches
Register, a new paper Published at Match
toches by John F.. Hewitt, editor and
proprietor. The new paper is well printed
on good paper, seemingly with new type
The editorials indicate ability in the
editor We extend the right hand Of fell
owship with the wish that the days of
the Register may be long in the land and
its career prosperous.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

And now We hear OF the boil worm. A
friend of ours leased the editor no Htt,s
on saturday last. He followed US around.
His face was long His expression misers
BILE and unhappy. He literally hung
around without uttering word bnt look.
ing volumes. Finally he announced him.
self a. bird Of evil omen. lie can't get
his name in the paper. We can, allow
him to get ma ID at us, but the boil worm.
presented were, We suppose, genuine. lie
informs MS that as yet the dauag. :. mo-,
material This worm can do fearful havoc
in a short time. We are told that tho
cotton Is now or will be very shortly, in
the condition most favorable for ,be;,
ravagcs
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

The following is from the "City Item
all was brought ont by an article OF oo'
witten lately in which we endeavored "
e1ress in the most appropriate way OH
hi9 opinion of our esteemed city con-
temporary:
We appreciate the above kind nooess
frot one Of our most ably edited -
higly valued country exchanges. IL
Gnsdian is published in the most 49,
Lou llama, and began lie career slmcs
Sind taneously with The Itsm; end W
frie1s in this Office extend hearty co.
gratSations upon the many evidence |"
It's Ieservedly increasing prospsuU
May the shadow Of it's handsome -
Portl editor and the patronage and PeS
iiaritSo its genial proprietor never s''"
less.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

James, the infant child Of DIR. aud Mrs.
J. l.. Averyt, died suddenly Monday after
noon at 4:30 o'clock. The little babe so
suddenly called away was until few
moments of his death bright and seeming
ly well. We sympathize with the dis
trcssed relatives.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

We have never, in any year previous to
this, noticed 50 great n prevalence Of sun
stroke. Tho press reports are filled with
deaths from this cause. On Tuesday, the
18th, seventeen cases occurred ut Chicago,
eight Of which resulted fatally.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

The editor of the Guardian, by invita-
ton from comnittc of citizens, will adj.
dress the people Of Rod Land and vicinity
on Saturday the 3lst inst.
There will bc we presume, other speak
ers present who will discourse Of those
questions of greatest interest in conncc.
ton with the present campaign. The
success of Hancock il thought TO be al.
most certain. In view of the dawninc
day the people will he happy TO have their
public speakers show upon the canvas,
what special good results will follow upon
triumph Of the Democracy. II give. rs
great pleasure to say that it REQUIRE, no
eloquent appeals to awaken the people O,
Rcd Land to a sense of their duty. We
are told that they always come souarelv
up on the day Of election and vote solid
majorities for the Democratic ticket.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

Boston prices for boots and shoes 10 deal
ers at Shreveport Is great saving Any
merchant in the country can buy from
Mulhaupt & Stone, Shreveport, full line
of boots and shoes at Boston prices. 81, ing
freghts from Boston to Shreveport. This
IL an item Of value.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

Two preachers, in Dallas, Texas, assisted
by female. engaged In n discussion as
to the true meaning Of the word, adultery.
One Of the preachers WAS shot shortly az
ter by some unknown person. II is thought
that the shooting grew out of the discus
sion.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

Rain on Monday morning and the corn
is still booming. Two-bits u bnshel every
body prophecies. Our friend Charlie
Fancy will make between four and five
thou.and bushels. Other farmers will
harvest in like proportion according TO
land and number Of hands.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

Our esteemed friend, J. C. Moore, has
brought to the Office genuine yam pota-
to, the frst that we have seen this season.
This specimen is large enough to eat well.
About 3 inches In diameter and inches
long lie very good sire for the middle of
July.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

DR.. Tanner, who is now endeavorinG, in
New York, to fast forty days and nights,
has made It safely up to about the TWEEN
tieth day. Our latest accounts represent
that he is gaining flesh, or to speak more
correctly, is increasing in weight. He has
been drinking water pretty freely, which
NAV account for the increase.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21

At gainesville, Ohio, Gen'l Garfield made
a speech, and 9, the conclusion OF this
sentence, Come here on this platform and
in my name and for my sake consent TO he
idiots" somebody cheered enthusiastically
and shouted "hear, hear" We wonld
like to know why that party cheered and
what the "hear" was indicative Of.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-07-21
HOMER, La,
Wednesday ,....-...-July 81, 1880

Chsstine Cox, the negro murderer, Inns
bocn executed at last. There wa much
fuss made over this negro by certain
class Of people 10 New York.