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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-15
REFORM INSIDE THE PARTY,

[Baton Rouge northumberland
Public opinion in the South has been
influenced in no small degree by the
ton, in which he advises his people to
seek the correction OF all, abuses inside
the party. A moments reflection will
show us that we have no alternative in
this matter. The vicious policy of re-
construction has massed the property
resistance to the scheme, which at
tempts the entire subjugation and SUBJ
mission ofthc Southern people, through
the votes Of tho freedmen, organized
and sustained by Federal patronage
However desira bic Il division of party
lines may be, without regard to dis
tinctions of color, great social forces
which cannot be resisted by any con-
ventional agreement, are irresistibly
controlling the organization of parties
in reference to these very distinctions.
| The only hope of tho Southern States
IS the Democratic party, and herecogni.
ton of this vital condition of prosperity
imposes manifold restraints on the
policy and Judgment of the people. In
all Well ordered communities, each
party is kept in check by its ad-
versary bidding for the public favor
The profound d,strnst of the Republi.
can party, which is exhibited by the
Southern whites, prevents these whole
some restraints from being applicable
| in full measure in the reconstructed
States, and the consequence is that tho
worst elements of the party have more
swing than is good for the people or
for the party itself
But this consideration only imposes
the obligation on all good Democrats
to labor more strenuously for the purifi-
cation of the party from the bad in
fuences that are now suhjecting it to
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-15
PROHIBITION IN KANSAS.
Detroit Free Press. |

[DctrOit Free Press.
A Topeka O>ansas) correspondent Of
the New York World reports the results
his Investigations in Topeka into the
working of the temperance amendment
to the Constitution Of Kansas. This is
substantially the amendment which
he people of Iowa have just incorpor-
ated into their Constitution.
The correspondents experience shows
that the devices which We're invented
in New England to evade the law have
been transplauted and are now in sue
cessful operation in Kansas. There
was no bar-rOom in the hotel, but the
porter, in consideration of a dollar in
hand paid, informed how those swho
was obleeged to have it," managed to
get the desired beverage. The porter
introduced him to q grocer, who sold
"matchcs" at wcuty-five cents a box,
and the match purchaser was Informed
that there was water in the back room
on the table. Near the table," says
the correspondent, tstoou two men who
had just taken WATER and behind the
| cooler, labeled sice- water l discovered
4 Gecanter that was not labeled at all.'
At another grocery he found the
| Maine device Of 4 water-cooIer, which
has q simple and honest faucet, and
which will only give water TO the I'M
initiated. But under the faucet is 4
modest button which the wise man who
has bought :; box of matches pushes
| before he turns the faucet, and some
thing stronger thar water is the result.
The trade in "matclioa'' is large
enough in Topeka to cnrich' several
grocers.
The correspondent has not seen any
where 4 crowd Of noisy drinkers, and
in Il weeks stay has only seen two
drunken men, though has been look
ing carefully for such. The closing of
the saloons has had the effect OF in-
crcasng the consumption of liquor at
home. SO far as prohibition is con-
cerued, the law is 4 failure, but it pro-
hibits certain coarse and glaring inter-
ruptions Of general sobrcty that are
common elsewhere.
| In the opinion of the CORES pondcnt,
the best result thus far has been the re-
moval of the temptations to vice OF
many kinds that bar-rooms give to
boys. There are no places where they
can conGregatc to drink. He also ar
rives ut this conclusion, which has the
merit OF being plain common sense:
"Tho prohibitory menGmcnt is moth
ing more in its effect than a local option
law. Those WHO arc s'obieegcu to have
IT, Will get it in spite of law, and where
there is unanimously abstemious
community there would be no dram
shops If they We're encouraged by law
1t is stated that James Is. Price, re-
Gently indicted with Brady in one of
the star-oouto cases, has tied to eau
ada.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-15
~ EN- SALOON,
No. % DESIARD STRElIT,
Next door to SlIolars' Ding Store.I
MONROE, LA.
TE Vi SALOON.
LEvx d z.ESENs, E'roprietors.
MONROE, LA.

The GEM has just been opened, and is
supplied with Imported and Domestic
Wines and Liquors, and Imported and Do
nestic Cigars all new and fresh. Mixed
Drinks prepared with care and polite atteu-
ton will be received by all.
Monroe, February - 1852.
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River bill will, however, have to vote
for the Hennepin canal measure, in Or
der to carry their own through sue
cessfulIy.
You may look out for a big political
fight in Louisiana this fall. What the
they intend to try and regain in the
South, and Louisiana and Mississippi
will be their favorite field of opera
lions. There is an importance in the
fall elections which, if properly consid-
cred, exceeds that Of any former cleo.
ton, and the Democrats must contest
every inch of ground, no matter how
tough, and they will, at least, retain
their hold on what they have.
We have seen a circular letter from
Hon. J. Floyd King to his. constituents
of the Fifth District, stating that he
will I've gratifed at nomination,
and asking if there is anything in his
public career here that would warrant
condemnation. We guess the answer
will be "No!" for he has certainly
esty of purpose and marked ability
that must give full satisfaction to all
and it is but just to state that there is
no member from the South who has
more social, personal or political popu-
larity than Gen. King, and any one at
all familiar with congressional legisla-
ton is aware of the fact that all three
of the above are absolutely requisite to
secure any favorable legislation. And
when we further take into considera-
members in the House, from as many
districts in the country, each deter
mined to receive for his own constit-
uency such legislation as they may de-
sire, then we are able to recognize the
difficulty even the most popular NOM
Der may havo in securing a concert Of
action Of any bill or legislation that is,
In any particular, of local character
General King is now what may be
called an old MEMBER anu by his
talents and untiring energy in behalf
of his district, and tho furtherancc of
general legislation has secured that in
fiuence and is accomplishing perhaps
more than DloSt of the members who
have been here the same length OF
time. The congressional honors be-
slowed upon him by the people have
certainly been Worthily and efficiently
worn, and it might not BIO Il bad idea
to return him to field with which he
has become familiar, and where his eff
forts in behalf of the people he repre-
sents have been amply rewarded thro'
tho medium Of success.
Guiteau, the assassin Of President
Garfield, expiated his crime without
attracting much attention locally,
though burned in el1igy ut many points
in the county. lie maintained his,
characteristic firmness throughout. His
sister, Mrs. Scoville, sent him Il bouuet
we'll saturated with poison, the day be-
fore the hanging, but he was not per-
mitted to receive it or obtain the in
structions how to utilize the DEATH
dealing flowers. While the Union ex-
lists, the 3Oth Of Juno Will be Guiteau's
day-the Guy Fawll>cs day of Amer.
ica-to be celebrated in almanacs-to
make assassination ever Infamous, and
assassins hideous. ALTER Eco.
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Having purchased the interest OF the sue
cession of H. NJ. Bry, deceased, the under
signed, of the late firm of I'ry IL Muir, be-
comes sole proprietor Of the Monroe City
steam Saw and Planning Mill, and will
lumber, pine or cypress, planning making;
shingles, &c, to pc furnished, on short
notice. in any quantities desired. a large
lot OF superior, timber, both Pine and
cypress, on hand Prices to suit the times.
Address orders to J. r. MUIR,
=. O. Box 81.
Monroe, September, 90, 1880.
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T +. SEIZEI,
Dealer in all kinds OF
HOU $ f II OLD + u r. IT URE

COFEINS, COFFIN TRIMMINGS, &c.
Furniture repaired, or made to order, and
satisfaction guaranteed. All orders for
Furniture promptly attended to. Collins
supplied at short notice. with services OF
undertaken, if desired.
I have also hand full stock of
Children's Carriages, which 1 offer for
sale at low prices.
Store and shop on Grand street, opposite
McFee's drug store. An inspection Of our
work and furniture is respectfully invited.
January l, 1850. 1y
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1t is stated that James Is. Price, re-
Gently indicted with Brady in one of
the star-oouto cases, has tied to eau
ada.
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OFFICE SALOON,

OFFICE SALOON,
GRAND STREET, MONROE, LA.
Established 1861
The Proprietor assures his many friends
and customers that he will constantly keep
on hand tho finest and best brands Of
Wines, E4kqsaors anst Cigars,
All of which will be served with prompt
ness and pO!iteness.
A. J. KELLER, Proprietor.
January l. 1879.
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The National tribune., 1882-03-25
ANNIVERSARY OF ALLENTOWN,

Special Correspondence National Tribune.
ALLENTOWN, PA, March 18-The meeting
on Monday evening of Post 5 furnished ample
material for the observance of its first ami
vcrsary Everything had been done by the
Entertainment Committe to make it a graud
Success which, indeed it was. The audience,
consisting Of members of the G. \. and friends of
the Camp, was unexpectedly large and the spa
cious hall was we'll filled Captain Henry F. Mil
Ter opened the meeting by introducing Sergeant
VIM. II. Smith, who delivered the opening ad-
dress, welcoming the visitors and dwelling brief
ly upon the principles and object Of the Order.
Comrade Levi Meyer, OF Post 81, delivered an
address on the appropriateness of the Order.
Sergeant VIM. II. Smith read history of the
Camp for its first year, which showed it to have
been Unexpectedly prosperous. Organized with
% members it commenced its second year with
63, and its treasury in very satisfactory condi-
ton. The decamations by VIM. Baker, "Sher-
idans Ride" and Independence Bell" were
greatly enjoyed as wasa also " Sixty-four and Six
ty-five" by Chas Harris. Walter o. Butz on be-
halfofthc members of the Camp, presented Judge
Advocate George j. Kline with gold badge
as token ofapprecation for his services while
Captain. The present was Il surprise to Mr..
Kline but he responded with suitable words of
thanks.
The National tribune., 1882-03-25
ROuNTY AND PENSION ACTS,

The Wisconsin Grand Army of the Republic
recently adopted the following:
Resolved, That the Equalization Bounty Bill,
introduced by Hon. J. \. Logan in the T. S.
Senate at the extra session of 1879, is but an
act of justice to the early soldier of the war,
and that we Will use every influence in our
power to secure its passage.
Resolred. That soldiers disabled by disease
before serving two years are equally entitled to
bounty as those who were discharged for
wounds or injury; men discharged for disease
were seldom curable, and on The average arc
less able to earn a living than those discharged
for wounds or injury.
Resolred, That the pension of widows IS
per monthly is entirely inadequate 70 their
needs, and that justice demands that it should
be materially increased; and we will use every
reasonable means to secure such action of Con-
gress in their favor.
Resolped That the bill recently introduced
into Congress by Senator Plumb, OF Kansas,
removing the disabilities of soldiers who had
served honorably until the actual close of hos
tilities and then returned home without proper
discharge papers, meets our approval
The National tribune., 1882-03-25
IN MEMORIAM,

Special Correspondence National Tribune.
LEAvENwoRTH, KANs., March 15.-Depart-
ment Commander J. C. Walkinshaw, of Kansas,
has issued memorial order announcing the
death of several members Of the Grand Army
in this State, namely: Comrades G. W. Birch,
of Mcpherson Post, No. 4, died December 10,
1881; J. Broderick, of Lincoln Post No. l, died
December 2S, 1881; Andrew J. Day, of William
II. Lyttle Post, No 50, died January 26, 1882,
and A. H. Deppe, of Trego Post, died February
21, 1882. In making the announcement the
Commander says:
COMRADES: 1t is our painful duty to an
nounce the departure of other comrades for
"Fame's eternal camping ground" Thus are
we rapidly passing away, not only our members,
but forever the material for this organization,
whose objects are the grandest Of all associa-
tions-the exenplifcation in daily life of the
Golden Rule. As we meet at our Reunions
gather around our mimic Camp-fires, or bow
our heads together about our altars, and listen
to prayer to the Great Father of us all, we see
the weight of years and the heavy hand of
time upon us, We are admonished that we, too
soon will pass away. We therefore command
THAT We love one another"
The National tribune., 1882-03-25
WHAT IS GOING ON ABROAD.

The spirit Of unrest continues to prevail in
Europe growing out of the complications in
Eastern affairs, and while trouble may be
averted through the efforts of diplomats, yet
there are serious apprehensions that the pend
ing troubles may eliminate in war. The in
ternal troubles Of Russia add to the gravity of
the situation, but it is intimated strongly that
if Russia should enter upon a war ostensibly
for the liberation of the Sclav population in
Bosnia and Herzegovina, and require Austria
to fall back within her old boundaries, that it
would be supported by the old Russian party
and 90 far towards quieting the dissatisfied
element in the Cars dominisns. On the other
hand, the belief is expressed that such war
with Russia on one side and Germany and
Austria on the other would result in the de-
feat of Russia unless France should seize upon
the opportunity to reclaim by force of arms her
lost provinces of Alsace and Lorraine wrested
from her during the late Franco-Prussan war.
The pivot on the political chess board ap-
pears to turn upon the part that France would
play without regard to the attitude of Great
Britain. Austrian possession of Bosnia and
Herzegovina checkmates Russia in her aspira-
tions to make Constantinople her seat of en-
The National tribune., 1882-03-25
a PLEASANT SURPRISE.

Special Correspondence National Tribune.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., March 21.-Last Mon
day evening the William A. Streeter Post, G.
A. R., held its regular meeting at the Post
room. AS the session was about to close the
members of tho Post were greatly surprised at
the invasion of the room by a large party OF
men, women and children. Three ladies ad-
vanced to Commander z. II. Rhodess chair,
bearing handsomely framed picture of Gar
field, which was presented TO the Post by Mrs
William II. Wade. The Commander responded
with few we'll chosen words, and closed the
Pest Two hours of social intercourse, inter
spersed with music, refreshments, and remarks
by the Rev ". A. Spaulding and others, were
enjoyed. The occasion will long be remem-
bered by the members of the Post as one of the
pleasantest since its organization.
The National tribune., 1882-03-25
OUR RELATIONS WITH CHINA,

The following statement has appeared in the
columns of local Washington papers, and has
been telegraphed from this city:
A gentleman in intimate relations with the
Embassy at Washington of the Chinese Empire
said yesterday, that in case the pending anti
Chinese bill passed the House, the Chinese
Minister would remove the legation to Spain
Ito which country he is the accredited repre-
sentative, and that official intercourse between
the United States and China would be virtually
broken off. Mr.. Bartlett, the American Secre
tary Of the legation, is said to be in hearty ac
cord with the proposed action. A member of
the Chinese Legation, who is a relative of the
Emperor, said, when the pending bill recently
passed the Senate, that, notwithstanding the
treaty, the policy of the United States Govern
ment as denoted by the Senate's action was not
in keeping with the amicable relations which
should exist between nations. he further said
that while the leaders in the Chinese Empire
were aware that the crowded condition of the
population was prolific Of vice and poverty, and
that, Notwithstanding these facts, wholesale
immigration would seriously affect the autOn-
omy of the empire, still they deprecate any
unjust discrimination on the part of the
United States that would virtually ostracize
the natives of China. He also said that while
not desirous of being regarded as making threats,
he had no doubt that the present commercial
advantages which the United States reaps in
her Chinese trade, would be directed into other
channels, and that such manifestoes would be
issued by the imperial government as would
preclude American citizens from securing any
beneficial results from commercial intercourse
with China, and this, as is intimated, by par
ties connected with the Chinese legation, might
lead to most serious international cemplica-
tions, somewhat similar to the controversy
years ago between England and Japan.
The National tribune., 1882-03-25
CAPITAL TOPICS,

Col Hinton, editor Of the Washington Sunday
Gazette, is on the war path seeking to take the
scalp of Mr.. Sherman. 1t appears that in his
testimony before the committee that investi-
gated the contingent fund expenditures in the
Treasury Department Mr.. Sherman alluded to
Col. Hinton as a dead beat" and compared
him to a man of the ''Guiteau type, but with
out his courage to do murder" Col Hinton,
through his paper, replies sharply, alludes to
the great wealth acquired by Mr.. Sherman
since he entered public life, and declares that
If Mr.. Sherman dares to make his comparison
about Guiteau to his face that he will receive
hut one answer-a blow. 1t is intimatcd that
q personal scene or collision may result as
Col. Hinton is represented as man of fiery
and impulsive temperament.
The colored politicians are actively engaged
in their efforts to secure the appointment for
the Liberian mission, made vacant by the death
of DR.. Garnett. Among the candidates is a son
of Frederick Douglass. The American Coloni-
zatiGn Society, however, wishes to recommend
a man, and has notified the Secretary of State
TO that effect
Mr.. Scoville has firmly expressed his inten-
ately after the bill of exceptions has been
signed.
The National Rifles fair at the Masonic Tenn
pie continues to attract large numbers of visit
ors. On Monday evening the Union Veteran
Corps were escorted to the hall by the National
Rifles and were formally welcomed in a pleas
ant speech by Col. Burnside, to which Captain
Tomasson responded. The members of the
Light Guard visited the fair on Tuesday night.
They were escorted by the Rifles, headed by a
portion of the Marine band.
Gen. u S. Grant and Mrs. Grant, who arrived
in Washington a day or two ago, were enter
tained at dinner oR Tuesday evening by Secre-
tary of State and Mrs Frelinghuysen. Among
the guests were President Arthur, Hon. David
Davis, Mr.. Justice Bradley, Mr.. Justice Gray,
Secretary Folger, Hon. Hamilton Fish, Mrs.
Bigelow Lawrence, Hon. George b. Loring and
Mrs. Lering, Miss Chapman, Hon. J. G. B.
Davis, Gen. and Mrs. Beale, Admiral and Mrs.
C. r. P. Rodgers, and Thomas T. King, of
Newark, n. ].
Col H. T. Crosby chief clerk Of the War De-
partment, rendered his resignation to take
effect on 1st Of July. Secretary Lincoln ac-
cepted it and gave Col. Crosby leave of absence
until July lst. Mr.. Jno. Tweedale succeeds
him. The latter entered the Department as an
enlisted man and has steadily worked his way
up. The nav is 81 500 per annum
The National tribune., 1882-03-25

pire, Will, - operates as a restraint on the
Sclav population with whom Russia processes
to sympathize on national and religious
grounds. Recent developments indicate that
General Sl1obeleff voiced the sentiments of the
Russian Government in his late bold utterances,
notwithstanding the reported censure of the
Gar.
While descending a stairway Emperor Will
liam missed his footing and fell, injuring him
self, but not seriously.-The Crystal Palace
Theatre at Marseillcs, the Theatre National at
Algiers, and the Winter Liyidia Theatre at St.
Petersburg were burned on Saturday night.
Efforts are being made at Madrid to in
ducc the Spanish government to carry out the
liberal reforms United States Minister
Wallace dined with the Sultan at Constanti-
nOple on Saturday ay-Di-astrous foods prevail
in Brazil.-Serious disturbances have broken
out on the southwest border of the Transvaal.
Five suspects" have been liberated from
the Jail at Limerick.-A forty days cam
paign has been projected by the French COM
mander In Tunis for the purpose of crushing
out the insurgent Arabs who arc still commit
ting dcpredations on the Tripolitan frontier.
The International Exposition at Bucnos
Ayres has been opened.-Queen Victoria has
called Parliament to make the usual financial
provision for Prince Leopold i'll view of his
approaching marriage Emperor Williams
birthday was celebrated on Wednesday by a
grand state dinner.-It is rumored that the
Sultan contemplates visit to the CAR
Three persons have been fatally shot in Ire
land. nd.-Communists celebrated the ami
versary of the establishment Of the Paris Com
mune.-It is reported that Don PHILIPPE de
Bourbon, second son of Count DAquilla of
Paris is about to marry Miss Maclzay, daughter
of the American mining millionairc.-Mar-
shall Bazine is bringing out hi. history of the
siege and capitulation of Metz.--Eight hun
dred Jews were recently expelled from Moscow
for not having proper passports. THE Bulga-
ran government has ordered the disarmament
Of militia because of local disorders.
The National tribune., 1882-03-25
RELLIGEREMT VIRGINIANS,

fight occurred in the Virginia House of
Delegates on Wednesday between Messrs. Fra
zier, of Rockbridge, and Honeker of Bland.
The latter charged Mr.. Frazier with having
gone over to the Funders and called him
liar, when Frazier struck him in the face, and
a lively scuffle followed. They were separated
and brought up to the bar of the House, where
they apolOsized and sheOk hands.
The National tribune., 1882-03-25
Late Priv. Co. E. 59th Ind. Vols.
WoRTHINGroN, IND, March 20th.
WHAT A NoN-PENsIoNER HAS TO SAY.

To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
am a subscriber to THE TRIBUNE but I am
not pensioner, but l rejoice to hear of the old
soldiers getting their just claims and their
justly earned money, and l am happy to hear
our Congressman raise their voices for the old
soldier Would to God that they were all like
Voorhees, and John A. Logan. May they take
the lead and lead on to victory, that many
thousand may get their poor meagre mite for
their blood that flowed for liberty.
Yours truly, BACKWOoDs.
The National tribune., 1882-03-25
THE SOLDIERS VOICE.

Communications from ex-soldiers are invited for
this department of THE TRIBUNE. Personalities
must be avoided, and letters prepared conciseiy
as possible.-ED. TETBUNE.l