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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

The editor Of the Ouachita Telegraph
doubtless feels several degrees happier
over the nomination of Hancock than do
any Of the other democratic in the State.
Capt. NcCranie has, since 1868, iadi,id-
ually and through the columns Of his ex
cellent paper, supported Gen. w, 8. Han
cock. He has had all the while An abiding
faith 10 the result. He has lost no entbn.
sissm by reason of any failure Of the De.
mocrscy to recognise the propriety of his
nomination, and now that the end has
come he has right to plume himself on
the result.
II the Jacksonian policy is yet In force,
we insist that, In the distribution Of fsvors,
Capt. McCranie may not be ignored for,
apart from his brilliant and long continued
advocacy, he is fully capsule in every sense.
He would discharge the duties of any Of
hce to which be might be called with hon.
esty, vigor and ability. Should Gen. Han
cock be elected G. W. McCrsnie should no.
be forgotten.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
Rev. J. ". nsltss's Scheei.

We attended on Friday last an eIani.
nation ct the school Of the Rev. J. W
Melton three miles west Of Lisbon neal
the residence Of Frank Peterson. Mr.
Melton Ia Q hne teacher We have been
told. We know that he il we'll educated
His sermons disclose that fact. His man.
ner 10 fine and digpi6ed. He L. industri.
ous and energetic. The school 10 located
in . thickly settled neighborhood CON-
posed of prosperous farmers who sppreci-
ate the advantages offered them by the
school under the control Of Mr.. Melton.
Quite large company had assembled
TO witness the exercises Of the day aud
evening. The patrons Of the school had
made abundant provision for entertaining
their guests. A late start prevented our
arrival in time 10 hear the examination OF
classcs In the forenoon. We reached the
school-house just ~ the last class was
called up. We found q large number OF
friends, the majority Of whom were pro-
vided with we'll filed baskets, boxes, &c
Invitations to dine were numerous, but as
the claims of our new kindred were par.
amount we gave them the preference.
The dinner was like all Of similar char
acter, or little better perhaps, il We
judge by our own exploits. The long ride
had so fatigued us that we felt an unusual
interest in the pies, cakes, the roast pork
and mutton, the country cured hams, the
green corn, the fried chicken, chicken
pies, etc.
The examination OF classes was contin-
ued through the greater part Of the after
noon. The classes all did themselves and
their instructor much credit. In mathe-
mates the boys and girls displayed great
proficiency. The pupils did equally as
well, we were told, in the morning, in
grammar, geography, etc.
After . bountiful supper, which was
also served on the grounds, the audience
assembled to hear speeches. dialogues, &c,
from the pupils There was something
specially interesting 10 us about this por-
ton Of the exercises. The selections
were unusually Appropriated much 40
that we imagined that many Of the pieces
were written by Mr.. Melton himself The
audience conducted Themselves in a very
orderly manner frequently applanding
and laughing over the numerous funny
hits in the speeches. Splendid music was
furnished by Messrs. Coleman. Harris and
others, After the exhibition was over
we spent the night with onr old friend
Jas. +. Ford, mile and a half from the
school'house. The visit was in every
way pleasant thanks to the Kindness of
many friends.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

An old friend Of onrs, who has the repu-
tation of being a most excellent farmer,
was down few days ago with a terrible
attack Of the blnes. We sought the rea-
sou of his nhappiness-asked if his crop
did not promise welli Yes" said he. Il
have the finest prospect have ever had"
"Well then, is anybody sickr mo"
What, thenf' IL am troubled because of
the impending disaster; things are too
ionrisbing to last long. / ADM, tina,
prospects are brighter than l have ever
known them at this season of the year,
but know IT won't last. There is bound
to be dreadful backset | rather think
il will be the worms SO strangely is
human nature constituted that men are
always anticipating evil. II is extravagant
To say 10, but we verify believe that there
are men who would feel personally aggriev-
ed if the year should pass over without a
single reverse.
Such men find q melancholy delight in
funerals, fires, drouths, fsmines, pesti-
lepces, torpadoes, etc. They find no great
er pleasure in life than to be able to say,
II told you so!' They frequently imagine
that they have predicted evil. They con-
template with feeling of disgust every
cloud with silvery lining. They are the
croakes who in time of war disheartened
the people, and in times of peace roll as
asweet morsel under the tongue, antici-
pations Of woes to come. They believe
that Hancock will be defeated, or il elect
ed won't be allowed to take his seat. They
know nothing of the happiness that &C
companies the hopeful man. Who is hef
And What shall be done with him'
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
"WNE OF cAaoUl" for Ladies only.
For sale by B. NJ. McHENRY.

In . ride of ten miles down the road 4.
Lisbon we saw only one sorry field Of corn.
We have never seen such crops. Com 1,
large, well worked and healthy in appear.
ance. Cotton, though small in rome plsees.
is clean and without the sign Of worm on
it. Unless some great disaster befalls the
crop within the next few days, in Cla
borne parish We will make the creates.
abundance Of everything. Potatoes On
every farm are excellent Melons are for.
ward and promise we'll. We were mists-
ken in onr estimate of The fruit crop lest
week. Many fine apple trees have no %.
pies on them. The same may be said Of
peaches. What is the immediate cause Of
this falling of we do not know. Some M
Of the opinion that the fruit trees have
been damaged by certain insects, who's
mission seems to be to destroy Just Il q
time when they are least expected.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

The numerous friends Of Col. Jno. 6
Young, of Monroe, were pleased to meet
him last week. The Colonel was LOOKING
well, but confessed that he felt one hun.
dred per cent. better "a soon as he struck
the pine hills Of old Claiborne. We think
it probable that the Colonel did not ret
all that he came for, yet his visit WAS NOE
the iess pleasant. We hope that he may sue.
coed as we'll in his new home a. be did in
Claiborne. The city of Monroe and ths
parish of ouachita profit largely by the
removal Of Col. Young. They have 10
better man in their midst than he.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

Pennsylvsnian, and the convention which
nominated him met Mt Cincinnati. This
rather singular coincidence proves nothing
Of course, yet is Que Of those facts that
should be mentioned.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

General Sherman pays General Hancock
he very highest compliment. He said that
# the strongest expressions in the Language
were written In praise of Hancock as All
oirccr and o gentleman, he would cheer
fully sign IL.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

Through . misunderstanding, we pre-
sume, no notice Of the closing exercises
at either Of the colleges appears in the
Guardian to-day. We thought that a
ftieed Of the editor who had taken notes
for another purpose would furnish the
required article. His failure shall be
remedied next week.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

Before the Guardisn goes 70 pres all
our readers will have heard that winAsld
Scott Hancock 10 the nominee Of the Dam.
ocrstic party for President Of these United
States. Good news like this travels in
advance Of the ordinary mesns Of trans-
mission. II goes from man to man aud 20
quickly 70 1t spread that It seems 70 travel
on the wind
We did not favor Gent Hancock for
reasons We thought good. Similar views
were held by greater paper. and more
renowned men. 1t 10 moro than probable
that We were wrong, for with wonderful
unsnimity, with 9 frssernsl harmony,
without any boom, the Cincinnati conven-
ton on the second ballot made the
choice.
General Hancock IL gallant Cuion
soldier who has served his country mod
eatly yet with marked ability. Although
Democrst he has commanded the re-
spect and admiration of Republicans
everywhere. There 10 not . stain on his
name and fame. In peace and war he has
been distinguished by his obedience TO
the laws Of the land. while otherp Of
equal rank and many who have not risen
20 high, have not been able TO overcome
certain soldierly prejudices and have
manifested n contempt for the law, he has
always known how TO draw the proper
distinction between military and civil
law, and has promptly acknowledged the
supremacy Of the latter. Than his there
il no more beautifully perfect character
connected with the history of this gov
eminent during the last two decades Of
the 18th century. With Hancock as
President one can almoet imagine o uto-
plan state Of affairs--the ideally perfect
republic. There 10 peace, quiet, security,
happiness and content almost In the
thought.
The nominee for Vice President has
been twice representative in Congress.
He has held various offices, and in fire.
quent contests has never been defeated.
We read that his public and private life
is and has been immaculate, and his pop
ularity in Indiana is great. Verify, it
seems impossible to defeat these men.
Surely not with Garfield and Arthur.
So it looks &c the guileless and unsuspect-
ing. yet the ways that are dark and the
tricks that aro vain of the modern poll
tician Is peculiar.
We will not trust to the character of
the men we have chosen, hut will grid up
our ions as if all our strength WAS needed.
Already 1t il declared by no less per
,onage than cI-Gov. warmoth that the
bloody shirt viii be unfurled to the breeze
and that tho sole and only issue that will
be made.
The people will be told that the Con-
federate Brigadier- defeated on the field
will seek entire control Of the govern.
nent TO pay their war debt, to reimburse
the people for their freed slaves and other |
absurd bslderdash. Absurd! Indeed it is, |
yet there are people who will believe il.
In view Of these facts we urge the pco-
pie to 20 in TO win. Now that the day Of
our State election has been changed there
u seemingly no longer the great induce
nents to bring the people out. In fact
he reasons are greater; the future Of the !
Nation, the happiness of the people, the
lew rights that the States have yet re.
naming, all depend upon the election of
Hancock and English.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

A special dispatch to the New Orleans
Times from Dallas, Texas, reports ths
death Of J. ID. Galloway, in the negro quar-
ter of that city. Galloway was an Indian
herb doctor; had been married thirtseu
times; had four living wives; had twenty
two sons in the Confederate army, ten d
whom were killed.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
"reminiscences.

Among the strangers visiting our town
We observe, and have had the pleasure to
meet, Rev. V. G. Cunningham. Of Natchi
toches Colbert was n schoolmatc in the
"anld lang syne" Very many happy
DAYS have We spent in and around the
school house that stood Just back Of the
lot upon which IL erected the residence Of
N. c. Lawrnnce, Esq. The building ia
destrovrd; no vestige Of it remains: the
ground ia ovrrgrown with saplings. or is
washed into impossible gnllies. That
w'S 'lanc svne' sure enough. II il very
seldom Nh nj We meet one ~ tho hovs men
now. lint hoys then. Where arc tbcys
Their" were five Of thcse Cnnninyhoms
How we'll do We remember the hovish
conpfet that we have frequently shouted:
"Alhcrt and Gilbert and Joe
Tnmr Cunningham and Cicero"
Cicero died inst ne he was entering man.
hood fnll Of promise. Tnmp is dead. Joe
ia Senator from Natchitoches parish and ia
one among the rising yonng men Of the
state. Albert is a journalist Of fine abiI.
itv in St. Ionis. Gilbert il leading sop,s
IN Christ. A. that time tho gentleman
who now owns and rnhlistes the Guar.
dian owned and published the Advocate.
"" drilled ont Of journalism away from
Homer, cnme back again and, after many
wears, for the cursc was npon him. started
the Guardian, taking IA his editor tow
headed youth, who thought no delight
equal to rolling on Saturday fore or after.
noon for half dollar. John s. Young
made about two thousand dollars in ten
months teaching in that same academy
David +. Boyd, now Superintendent Of
the State University. Taught school in
that same old weather beaten academy
greatly To the disgust Of the boys, teach.
ing on Saturday If he lost a day in the
wcek-in his vacations wandering, on
foot we believe up into the Choctaw Ma.
ton, coming back sound and we'll. with
an Indian spelling book. Shade of Bncb
anan, tutor of King James, how that man
Boyd used TO fog!
All these recollections are called IN at
the sight of our old friend, Gilbert Gun
ningham, who preached good sermon on
Sunday night, showing that the intellect,
even genius, Of the family, did not desert
him when he went into the pulpit.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

That most interesting evening paper, the
\. o. City Item, in celebrating its third
anniversary, has received numerous hand
some notices, coupled with fraternaI con-
CALCULATIONS. The Guardian has always had
the highest esteem for this excellent paper.
The publisher and proprietor of the Guar
dian has kinsman among those interested
in its possession and control; besides we
have no moro useful exchange. The edi-
tor has = right to be called the Great Amer
lean Condenser-so we'll does he under
stand putting variety Of excellent read
ing matter in = small space. Long life and
prosperity 70 the City Item, is the greeting
We send from the Pine hills Of North Loui-
eiaua.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

John Sherman's vengeance is swift and
sure. william A. iiayne is an inspector
Of customs in Charleston, South Carolina.
He attended tho Chicago convention and
voted for Grant A letter from Sherman
ordered the collector Of the port to dis
charge him.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30
Fishing on Bayou Dorchete is not a,

Fishing on Bayou Dorchete 10 not n.
tended with its usual successes. The pro.
prietor of the Guardian has gone again .pd
reports that, although the water 10 sesu.
ingly sufficiently low, 6sh arc not BY An,
means biting - they ought to. A. usual
the party caught as many rs they could
eat, but brought none home to bribe int
silence the good wives who are hever AM.
ious that the husbands should 70 sw,,
1t is in the moon, some think. That pl.ns,
being now on the wane, fish prefer not IN
feed with svidity for some time yet.
We wonder il there can be any truth |.
the saying that tho finny tribe bite bett.,
when the moon 10 on increase! II A.
planet influences the tides of the ocean 4,
is not unreasonable to suppose that, u III.
moon grows older, 3 scarcely perceptibl.
swell takes place in all fresh water stream..
However this may be no harm 10 done BY
. conjecture as to the truth that NAV nm.
deriie . great mystery.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

We have a copy Of the speech Of Gov.
Colquit, defending the various acts Of his
administration from his inauguration
down to the time he appointed Brown to
the Senate. He seems TO make very fair
showing for himself
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

Just a. We expected, The Northern
press Is full Of comments upon the Currie
trial, all Of them unfavorabie to the p-o-
Pie Of Texas and the Sonth generally.
Tho verdict Ia looked upon a. indicative
OF . very strong feeling of sympathy
with murderers generally.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

james Currie, after his acquittal, went
to Shreveport. We were Of the impression
chat under the law he would have been
sent to the State Insane Asylum. Such,
at any rate, is the law in this State,
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

The new census will give Chicago a
population of AS, goo. st. Louis has not
yet been heard from, except in the way OF
q growl because enumerators have neg
iected their duty, which mcans that Chi
cago 10 ahead.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

Mr.. Tennyson received Us line for his
latest poem.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

We have received from some party to
Us unknown . copy of the Madisonian.
Published at Madison, Georgia.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

The Supreme Court at Monroe decided
that the license tax on drummers nom
other statea In unconstitutional.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

A glorious rain on Saturday aud Sunday
last seems to have been general over the
parish. II came just when il WAS most
needed. 1t begins to look like the crop
this year will be enormous.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

The Cincinnati Convention got through
with their work so soon that the Woman
snGragists had no opportunity TO get in
their little memorial. They had just be
gun the siege.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

Gen. John Young has gone to Shiloh to
deliver the annual literary address Of their
college.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

Gen'l Hancock WA s. yesrs old last
birthday, and will be the handsomest Of
oil the Presidents.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

Kick tho buckeye bushes in Ohio, and
out jumps candidates.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

New and dangerous counterfeits on the
National Exchange Bank of Baltimore Of
tho denomination Of 800 arc In circula-
ton.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

There are 1000 con,ic,s la the Virginia
State Penitentiary, only two Of whom
admit that they deserve the punishment
they have received.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

Messrs. MulhAupt & Stone are moving
swiftly In advance Of all competitors.
They have the best boots, shoes and hats,
and sell them at reasonable prices.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

Lyman Trumbull IL the Democratic
nominee for Governor Of Illinois.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

Mr.. J. J. Potts sent TO the Guardian, a
week ago, several full grown cotton boll-.
Mr.. Potts 10 long ways ahead Of any
other farmer In the parish.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

July Is almost upon us and no water
melons.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

Apart from the high personal character
Of the Democratic nominees there /. an.
other fact that should have an excellent
moral effect upen the better cla., Of peo-
pie all over the Union. We altudc to the
remarkable unanimity which charaeter;z.
ed all the proceedings, the cordiality. the
good temper, the absence Of all that wild
semi-delerions excitement, in fact the die.
nified, gentlemanly conduct of tho dele.
gates both in and ont of the convention
At Chicago 8 war party of wild Indian,
would nave seemed like quakers compared
10 tnese Republicans. Another item of
which note should be made, there was
no bribery, no corruption. Indeed 40 r.
markable convention has never been
held by the Democratic party.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

A week or two ago our friend. DR.. +. II.
Langford, exhibited to US a number of
worms that he feared were cotton worms.
We made some iocular illusions thereto
and the Doctor becomes indignant. NOR
tally offended-thns furnishing another
example Of the trials and tribnlations of
the pitfalls and snarrs that beset the path
way Of the editor. Now We do seriously
regret having wounded the feelings of a
very worthy gentleman, and although
neither the editor nor any one else can see
any reason why the Doctor should got
mad still az the fact exists that he is
vexed, and that he wants 10 complicate
tho matter still further by publishing a
communication, we take occasion TO ex.
plain that the joke was intended To he
harmless. was an attempt at liberty with
friend that we thought could appreciate
II. lie fails 10 do 80, and We are Crieved.
and an express our regret. No, Doctor.
notwithstanding you compliment the edi.
tor highly, md say kind things about US.
we think il best nor TO publish your com.
munication. Accept our sincere apologies.
Now that we know that yon will not io;n
rs In joke we will refrain in the future
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1880-06-30

Things are changing around. Cotton
goods manufactured in Sou,b Caroline a..
now being sold in New England. The
advantages in favor of manufacture.
where the cotton is grown in the saving
OF transportation, &c, are so great that
the Northern mills can no longer compete
with manufactures in the South In hi.
connection It may be remarked that in
.eors'a and South Carolina especially,
there is constantly increasing amopn,
cotton s"'sc'ure ~