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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09
The Mission Of the Press.

That the Press is one of the most effi-
cieni AMI powerful Of inilnrnces in mould
ing and directing rnhiic opinion, is beyond
all question. IN the present age of the
world the mas~,, derive their information
almost entirely through thu medium Of
the public Journals. The majority of per
SONS act, in public matters, trnm the he.t
information they have "n such matters
support auG reject measures ct vital I'M
i,aftanct solely through the influence Of
thu c"~paprrs. hence the great power amt
influence ufsthr Press. In n government
like ours every power is dangerous and
should he vigilautly guarded by The pro-
pie nr rise that which Nas meant for their
rru.cctiun, Through the devices Of un.
~crnpulous and cuun,ug men. will turn Ia
their oppression aud Destruction. Th"-r
source, t" which the people look for inf"r-
nation and guidance too often uSc their
pov cr to blind aud mi>lrad the people aud
thu, bccome the most lanScrpn, rnrmir>
of the true interest aud w,!tltc Of the rco-
pie. There is scarcely anything in which
the people arr more Nltally Interested than
iH maintaining 4 free aud HHtIamrllr1
Press; or that is always ready t" gttr the
uy of alarm when the least cucroaclnn,"t
is made upon the welfare or rights of the
people; one that always speaks on boldly,
aud f"arivs>iv cNpuscs corruption aud
wickcdnrss IN whatever place ar party
they may be found. The Press should hr
free 10 cypress in own ideas Oh any and
every matter OF public Importance, and
not hampcrcd hy some monopoly or great
monird corporation to which the paper
belongs or j. committed, and who's" yet
schemes of self Interest are Ia outweigh
all other considerations. such Press, in
stead of hciug II blessing, i, Il cnr>r, Il
dangcrnn, enemy of the people. from the
fact that 1t wears tho mark of ff.'Hd-
ship aud prnfc,srdiy Is the devoted pro-
trc,or OF the people, when, ~ fact. hr-
meath all these prrtrnsions. the l'rostitutcd
pen of talent and eli grmiH> is iahaiiHg Ia
dazzle and blind the public mild, and.
while il l'rntr>srs Ia greet us with u Hiss,
secretly ~iab- Ms with poisoned dagger
There j. danger "t III" great m"u"P"lic-
and momird computations exercising too
gt"at an influence ~ our legislative affairs
aud an ayHavation of the danger arises
! from the fact that thr>r Institutions own
or control papers ably edited hy mcn OF
ability and talent.
We lave an exalted "piuiuu Of the itu,
, mission of the Press, H. correctly iHi"lH
the people on all subjects of Importance
to carry light where there i darkur--, I,
direct gIcat measures of progress and rc
/ form. Ia lead the march "f civilization t,
/ the realization of graudrr developments
to lift humanity upon higher plain
such u mission is one worthy Of the best
rncrgirs and talent. and be who Arvnir.
/ his life and talent to the trur work o
/ journalism is entitled To- the la>tjr. graft
/ tndr -: his ltllow-mcn,
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09
HaynPsVillc Academy.

WILL commence an Independent School
1 NJ llaynr>Villc on the 3lst of January,
ISL for male and female students,
Rates of Tuitlou-Sl % and - 30 per
month.
Muslc-Sa ~ per month.
Board, tult.un, Ac.,-fIom - ~ to ell %
per mouth.
Tho town Of fiaynrSviiic i unsurpassed
ih r4iht Of health. good society. churches,
Ac.
VIII be- aided, if necessary, by a fun
corp, of eompr,en, assistant, in all
brhnrhr~. Intending 20 make the school
pcrmanrnry, ! shall spare no labor Ia
make lIafncs>illc Acadrmy the equal OF
any similar Institution in tho country.
J. G. BYRD, Principal.
January 70 ISL 81
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09
LOST OR MISEAlD,

RECEIPT. r\rcutgd by W. /. AyCOck
A sometime IN the latter part "i tar ycar
-. signed delivered /" me, for collection.
state Warrant, To- ne payable II PORTIONS
nf my SALARY a. Parish Judge for the par
i,h ct Claiborne, La, tor the years III
and ~. amnuutiu. to the sum %: Slp2 -;
also Warrant in favor al john y. Ech-
ard~on. Iari~h judy. &C.. - me trans
i-rtrd. for the sum OF St.t- 80. ANY person
hl>iu. found them, viii please in:orm me,
and ohilGo.
y. J. SCOTT.
March =. i-<i. .in:..,
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09
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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09
r. BLACkMAN'S SALOON

NO.. Y 7 II.NI w : FId ~tAmt-T
NHtCtl has hrru rciittcd. reno, at,d and
W rrmodri"d-tvu Bars in uuc--a Ii\r
and ftfrIFN CEN counter. The nu.>t
Liquors, Wines and Beer, the best Cigars.
th" rrcttic't Bar. and the most courteous
attention.
The public j. invited 'o call and Judge
for itself il all a--'ri"d above - not ffHe.
February =. ~ NV
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09
$1,000 REV ARD.

TTruN TIE APPREHENSION AND
| conviction Of the party OF plttic, v ho
attempted e. burn III" >tor,. of ". j. lay
Tor. on ~" nj cht IT thu 18th of February.
the >Hfn 1t buc thousand Dollars viii be
paid 10y the Htrdcf~is ucd.
J. \. RICHARDSON.
Mayor of the Town OF Homer.
March > III. .g.t
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09

the proprietor Of the Guardian viii for a
time forget tn" stcrrgr duties OF the labo-
rions i f. of those connccfrd with the great
WORK Of journalism, aud with rod and line
in hand. find his way To the green banks
tribe from thciI wntcry home by bis tempt
ing bait,
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09

office, or some splendid position, within
the Presidents gilt, and his refusal drove
Garfield Wild, and lie will apron, the man
to some office, anyhow. That man knew
how TO work it.-BwliHgton (tt) CGpp'r.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09
INcm -llGnctftJenfenk.
NOTICE..

THOST WHO HAVE not SETTLED
| thor accounts with me are hereby mo-
flied To- do 80 al once. | have gwen all
ample time. and now mean business. All
who do not settle 10y the 18th at March,
will mud their accounts IN III" hands ot an
oihcrr. Respectfully,
MARTIN NAff.E.
March 9. Isl. T'Hti
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09
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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09

The closing paragraph of Il printer vii"
died last week Wa: This j. my las, take
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09

Scientific investigation has proved that
the first oyster WAS eaten 10y "walI"w.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09
Sheriff. sale.

l.. II. Ward, E<"c. v. Jerry BAN.r-Plr-
Ish Cont, No. t-l.
STAT, Of Loor"ud--Fut. 81 'ot,rpe.
by >irin" 81 VIII "f rtli iar,a> lnl,
ID I~.ucd I" ne III the above cuiltlrd >uli.
have seized. and viii proceed to sell. To
the highest aud last bidder al :hr CONT
house door IA tin town ut Homer, on
Saturday, the 10Th day of March, 1881.
the following d,-,rihct property, To- VT:
one hay Horse Mule. = y,rr- old: and
ON brown ifur," Mulc. y YEAR old.
Terms Of sale cash. with III bruci.: at
appial~'m"nf.
\. H. NJ. TAYLOR. ~hrrih.
March T. III. opt 81 .u2t
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09
J.F. BUTTON,
y / X : T. X \ VI \ y
MINDEN, Ia.

I HAVE ESTABLISHED \ NURSERY
| one milr month of the town of Nudcu,
and will keep - large STOCK oi the best Va
rictic> of Fruit Trees. PARTIES wishing 20
purchase can apply t. me III person, ct T.
Nh Amos N,cdcr at the Nursery.
March q. Isl 3o:tf
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09
FOR SALE OR RENT,

uVlE RESIDENCE and LANDS tcrn,l.
| occupied 10y the undersigned uPcn
border Of the town of lionrr-a coup
dion, hou,.. five rooms and pantry = =
out-huildiu-~. - we'll of water no, eSJ' 4.
10y ANY. ten acres at ground ene"l
Guiding gnud garden spot, and ah IT.,
of pcarhre, apples and plums Ho' "
rqUMcd. fnr terms, apply td scorr
February p. i--i.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09
<<.Sp-~

Monday morning We had tine shower
later in the day the riuad> cleared away.
and the sln sAnur quite warm. The show
Ct was Just TIM thug for the gardens
which, on account Of the remarkable Sc
verify of the past winter, are quite back
warl; Int should il continne warm Spring
will begin III catncNt, bringing many good
thugs to those who relish a vegetable
dict, and giving to all nature a smile Of
such jnconcrivablc beauty aud lovelincss
that every bosom tn which there is the
faintcst conception of beauty will rejoice.
The Imagination If al t., rhyming cor
respondents Of line nrNSpapcTs will be
aroused aud iunumcrabic od,> and suuucts
viii pour in upon the press to crafty the
love of the reading public for poetry, and
TO acqnaint them of poetic talent thc ~
istcucc of which the world has hitherto
been ignorant Of Aud last but not least,
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09

Some people looli,hly tell ~ how very
hard il il 10 be- poor; bnt the Richmond
Baton says there's nothing easier, ti"-
vnlrd you spend more than you make
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09
The New Administration.

The highrst official poeiiinu kInMn 10
our SYSTEM at government has changed
hauds. ON the fourth of March Mr.. x. f..
Hayes ceased 20 be President uf the United
States, nul James 4 Glrii"I assumed thr
dutic> and responsibility of Chief Mn.t>-
t,7tc of a great pr"p'". The r"w f'rr>i-
dent cntrrN up"H the dntic> &C lis admin
i~irliim under morr favorable auspicr,
than his Predecessor. iIr /, IN position
to which he has been called ny the Sul'ilgr
nf his couutrymrn, and las not been
placed in the Presidential chair by \ de
ci-toh at % tribunal unhHown {" the con.
-titutirl uf the land and created for the
express purpose of setting aside the will
Of the people. llrrcr lie vii have no
visiting statesmen ta reward, and " i'll not
he under the necessity of maklug his ar-
p"iutmcnt- ~ reward, tn Those who did
the dirty work for au ci,ctoll Al commissions.
Nh. EmGr,i ha- had \ loo. experience
in public if.. aud his ability j. nuquc,-
llNl't. ll' u tIlhb4' 81 llukln1 u .ttbti
President ifhj~ party VIII permit him. It
i true. that his course ia The past las been
rather that ola Partisan. than 81 a liberal
statesman, but lac i capable of rising
above all partiNauship and becoming the
Nh.cf rNtcufiNc uf the ,utir,. uHiaH. know
mE H. paItN al section Ia h.N admlu.Ntri-
tnu if lr chou,c, To- do So. Otcoul>r Ne
know uotA'u. ~ L. hat VIII ice the poll
c4 - Mr. Gariiyll', administration. bat We
hrliryr There j., di>pn> ltiou on the part
of the people and all partic. to give the
new administration "a fair showing. The
majority Of either party in Congress i ~
SMALL that 10 violent or PARTISAN measures
are likely {" hc attempted, at least Tor the
next two YEARS. Though the South has no
reasons I" rNprct any iaVoi> from the new
President, yet if hc will adllrtc 10 hi,
constitutional dutic>, and leave u~ to solve
our own problems, W. viii he satisfied
We INST the new administration will be
4 Wise one; one under which the entire
country VIII prosper, and all sectional bit
trn'S, anG La,t,t a.,ayrd.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09
Haynes,ille Male and REM"
Afademy, :,

WILL open the lith fchInar raj ~
w l.. ". Fcathrrston, frlho'.,r
other competent Assistants II ',o, mcn.t
Tuition, -. go, - and 80 PEI ,.te, 81
Music, -. Board ~ reasouao'o
town and vicinity. ,,ss
For further particulars, addTesTroy
L. IT, ia PriueiP'l
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09

The other day when man rang the
door bell n Gariirld's house, James opened
ii and said: "l1l put Your name on the
list and give yonr ease my attention, but
there are over sixty applicant. ahead of
you Aud the man replied: "wcll. then.
presume there isn't much show for me.
bat I'll pay rs mnch a. any Of en- "Sir,
ito you think sell otlicc,l" Darn il, no
want 10 buy your hogs ".\nd you don't
want an Office" "No; ! am not an Ohio
man at ALL And that man va, invited la
aud ASKED if nothing would indnce him
To accept a seat in the cabinet, OF a foreign
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09
r. N. FREEMAN,

'Nouth'"'a' corner "i i"hlIc square
HOMER, Ia,
DEALER IN Fancy aud Family Grocrrirs
II Tobacco. cigars. Prov isions. Boots.
shoes, Hats, Claiming, Dry Goods, Notions
and a full supply of everything kept in a
general stnrr. The custom of the public is
respectfully solicited.
Terms aud prices liberal.
April IL. l->u 35:y
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09

Mr.. l.. h. fcathcfs,on has p % ITssrs
mor>iy elected ny the Boa' vi fspss
to teach iIayHesrille Male eebe
school. for scholastic year IL ,,nhi;e ~
fully recommend him to Tue ;ppsr;cu.
good teacher and strict lisr'pn,1aXgS
pres't Board Tras.st,
January IS 1851.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09

Last Friday ut /? IN. the residence "t
Judge J. A. Richardson was found burn
ing. The fire wa. on the roof near the
chimney, and ma doubt ran:ht from u
spark blown from the chimney. M dam
age douc.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09

See notice Of y. }. Scott, of papers "l."st
or Mslaid,"
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09

1t will hc seen by reference Ia his card
in another column. that our friend, John
=. Dnttun, has established II nursery one
mile north of MiHdcn, where can l"' hal
the best Of frnit trees in great yAIt.tS.
Give him n far trial--hc will give salts
faction We are sure.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09

The Mardi Gras festival passed oil III
Homer pleasantly and successfully. We
presume all those who paid their court 'a
the jolly King had - carnival " ninth,
frolic. pleasantly and laughter; if not they
had only themselves 10 blame. May the
King live to make It's many visits III the
future.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09

\ rsnnsylyonia editor suggests that it
the President wants ta sritd afi appoint
ment Ia Philadelphia, he knows of n man
who once went TO school 81 near the Ohio
line that he often stole apples of Ohio
farmers; mar- than that, his pet dog, one
that hr thinks the world Of. Was born III
Ohio. What higher Recommendation could
he dcmandrd'
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09

Last Wednesday the new hotel Of Mr..
Brown, which WAS heating cotupiction, fen
down, some of the timhcrs giving way To
the heavy pressure of the roof. This IL a
great loss both 10 Mr.. Is. aud the town. hnt
we are glad that the loss has not ahttcd
his determination Ia give the place II first
class hotel. The wnrkmen have gone to
work TO replace the fallen structure,
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09

We expected communications from th"
editor of the Guardian for this Issue hut
have not received line from him since
his departure. This accounts for the linz
tied amount Of original matter this week.
We neglected. to prepare it thinking SURE
is n communication would CONF i'll time
for press.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09

!. I. TlGNER,
JAS. +. HEARD,
I. BRlpGEMAN,
DREW FERGUSON,
Ct'k u. {.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-09

January Is. 1851.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31
The Sham Colleges.

1t is no more the business of the
State 10 provide what is called the
higher education than il is to supply
everybody with homes and occupa-
lions. We are accustomed in this State
10 see money taken out of the peoples
pockets by taxation and spent in sup
porting body of men TO teach all
sorts of things in the SO called College
Of the City of New York and in the
Normal College for Girls. The Gov
ernor of New York less than four years
ago called this way of using the pub.
lie funds I" legaized robbery" He
called it by its right name. In 1873
an effort was made to put an end TO
this scheme, by which certain body
of men have lived on the public funds
for 4 quarter of century. a bill was
introduced in the Legislature to abol-
ish the sham College of the City of
New York; but the just and honest
measure Immediately produced storm
of abuse from the persons whose places
were threatened. Petitions were drawn
up and signatures obtained from any
and every quarter. Nobody was able
to tell how many of these signatures
were duplicates, how many were bogus,
and how many were appended by
mere children and others incompetent
to judge on the question involved in
the petition. On one side were the
friends Of the President, with his COM
Portable salary of $3.50 a year, and
the friends OF the twenty or thirty pro
fessors and tutors, making a real and
energetic fight On the other side,
those who sought to have the excres
cence Topped off had not the same urg-
ent motives as moved the supporters of
the institution. The so-called College
got another lease OF life. If any mem
Der of the Legislature of 1882 wants to
do real service to the people of the
State, let him take up this question of
higher education - at public expense.
Let him make himself master of all the
facts Of the case, studying it in all its
details. It will be work of some
difficulty; but it will be a good work,
and OF public benefit,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31
Marriage Bells that Chimed Not.

Nh. EDITOR Quite 6utter of eX-
element was apparent among some OF
the young folks of our town,
on Wednesday evening last by the
announcement that marriage, which
has for some time been the topic of
much conjecture, would take place at
the Presbyterian parsonage, between
one of Snow Hills most gallant beaux
and no less fascinating damsels. A
number of young people, and a few
somewhat beyond the boundary-line of
youth, had been conhdentially advised
of the approaching nuptials by an ennis
sary fine groom elect, with the ad
monition TO be on hand at the above
named rendezvous, promptly at quar-
ter to seven O'Clock, to which there
was ready response. Seven eight
o'clock came, but the twain who were
to enlist in Hymen's ranks, and there
by crown their future life with Jewels
of nuptial devotion, failed to put in an
appearance. We could not rest con-
tented in the parsonage, 50 walked out
to admire the beautiful yard, and then
to gaze into the " Starry Heavens !"
with a feeling almost of awe We
waited-we watched for ye bridal par
ty, and once imagined we heard them
scaling the back fence, but, 10 4! it was
dog and finally the provoking real
ization that We were the dupes of an
egregiouS hoax spontaneously flashed
upon US 40 how provoking " cried
Miss S 1t certainly is mean ! 4" ex-
claimed Miss l.. &" He ought to be
shot," said DR.. For my part, | did
not believe it at first" exclaimed an
other gentleman. Your correspondent
had but littl9 to say; he knew all about
the trick beforehand, and enjoyed the
disappointment of his companions i'm
menSely. O, what fun to witness
the indignation of those hoaXed girls,
who then and there vowed they would
never put confidence in one of the
sterner sex again. Finally being dis,
gusted, even with the prospect OF their
own kind connubial tenderness, "
they wendell their way homeward, to
be met by 4 messenger, with the tidings
from the naughty groom, that the
marriage ceremony would be perform
ed in one year from that night. Mean
while the mischievous groom was COM
fortably seated in the Presbyterian
Lecture room, paying deferential at
tention to a discourse by the Rev. D.
Conway, who instead of joining the
young honme desprd in conjugal affec-
ton, was showing him the error al
his way" And the bride, Oh where
was she2 Ask Of Morpheus, the god
of dreams, who took charge of her az
ter tea. Yours truly.
DUPLEX.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31
A Harry New Year to all !

A HAPPY New y ear to all
SWEARING OFF time draweth near.
SANTA Claus had a high old time,
and no mistake.
THE Maryland Legislature will get
down to business next week.
CAPT. s. H. Wilson is at home TAX
ing a rest after his summer cruise.
Mr.. John NJ. Richardson has open
ed a law Office over the Office of Mr..
A. P. Barnes.
THE County Commissioners will be
in session on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday of next week.
HAPPY New Year to all, big and lit
tie, high and low, in easy, moderate or
$3.50 circumstances.
THE Fair held by the Ladies of the
NJ. +. Church last week was success.
Over FIVE hundred dollars being real
lied.
New Years day will only come once
in 1882, but there will be fity-three
Sundays.
THE Tangier had a collision in the
bay this week and consequently did
not put in an appearance here on
Wednesday last.
MIR. Scott Smith Of this place died
on Thursday afts1hoon last. of con-
sumption. He IeAyes widow and q
large family ofchildren.
Ours a number of our citizens have
changed their residences, and more 10
follow. We will give list of the
changes in our next issue.
AT his residence near Stockton, Mr..
H. v. Shepherd entertained in hand
some style last evening large number
of friends and invited guests.
MYRTLE green will be the fashiona
bic color for ladies' dresses this winter
deep blue will be the fashionable color
for the faces of the men who have TO
pay for them.
The masquerade on Tuesday last by
our coiored citizens was gotten up in a
very creditable style. Quite mum
Der participated and all seemed to
have good time.
THERE will be preaching in the Pres
byterian Church in Snow Hill to-
morrow morning, and in the Presby-
terrain Church in Stockton in the after
noon, at the usual hours.
Mr.. Samuel Benson, Of this town
who is studying medicine at the Lom-
bard street Inhrmary, Baltimore, Is
home spending the holidays The city
evidently agrees with Sammy.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-31
Trust them as long as You can.

H.
Because at one time YOU were io'led,
The world IS too full OF in;'sivi'gs,
With SIN aud deceit 1t Is soilcd,
let Judge rot too harshly the next one
Who may offer friendly hand,
Nor think Of Your past wrongs too often,
Bat uusi all as long as you can.
CT. -. - -. tn.