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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23
WHERE THE MESSENGER STANDS.

Many have asked us what we
think of the ticket. We will en-
deavOr to tell them in a few words.
We stand Just where we have stood
all the while. We are with the peo-
ple-the Republican party. The
Republican party, in convention as
sembled, last Saturday, said, by a
unanimous vote that the Liberal
ticket should be the Republican
ticket for this county, and there is
nothing for us to do but stand by
the action of that convention.
We are for the ticket as it stands
from first to last-every man.
We apprehend no serious trouble.
We know every true-heated Repub-
lican is willing to abide by the ac-
tons of the majority. We know
that when they see that it is either
this ticket or worse-the regular
Democratic ticket-they will throw
aside their personal feelings and
come up like men and vote for this
ticket Why should Republicans
at this late day attempt to kick out
of harness? For what cause is
there discontention, and who is dis
cOntented9 When have we ever
had a straight republican ticket in
this county, Two years ago we
had about as many democrats on
the ticket as we have now. One
year ago we voted for democratic
and republican aldermen and a DEM
Ocratic mayor. Now if we can't
elect a republican, why not vote for
q democrat now2 At the proper
time the MESSENGER opposed coali-
ton and made its fight within the
party; but the party has spoken in
convention and declared for coali.
ton as in the State, and We have
submitted to the wishes Of the ma
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

jority, and shall give our whole in
fiuence for the whole ticket.
Can't we support any man on
that ticket as well as the democrats
supported Greeley2 And while we
support the Objectionable men on
this ticket we have their aid in
electing the men whom we really
want. We must take some bittcrs
to get some sweets. Why, we
should not expect to have ticket
suit us all, even if every man on it
was a republican. The MESSENGER
is the organ of the people, and 1T is
for this ticket now and until every
man on it is elected. Vote the tick
ct straight.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23
HELP US NOW.

The MESSENGER is determined to
battle for the experimentation
ticket, State and county. 1t asks
to be recognized by the candidates
and friends of both parties, and
opens its columns to the pens of
those who wish to write. All know
the paper cannot live on good words
and hopes. We must have money.
Subscribe and take the paper. Tho
time of a great many of our subscri-
bers expire with this issue. They
will-please renew; we need money
now. We have got to travel and
work hard. You want the news,
you say you like the paper, then
pay for it. Let everybody take it
and advise his neighbor to do so.
We want a thousand new subscri-
bers by the 18th of October. We
want five hundred of them by the
first. Persons who have been tax
ing it for three months will please
renew at once.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23
BAD ADVICE.

We do not want to be personal
for we think personalities ought to
be kept out of politics, but we see in
several papers letter sighed D. A
Jenkins, which advises republicans
to support the regular dcuaOTatie
ticket, when there is no straight-Out
republican in the field. We regret
to see Mr.. Jenkins put himself in
such an awkward position. We
have had much confidence in him
and great respect for his advice
but such as this viii never do. The
MEssEEGER advises you to vote for
any one who is against the regular
democratic nominee, when there is
no straight-out in the field. We do
not think it advisable to say any
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23
GOOD LORD DELIVER US.

Benjamin F. Butler, commonly
called the '.Beast," was, on Tuesday
last. nominated by the Democrats
of Massachusetts, for Governor of
that State. We wonder what will
become of the virtuous daughter of
that State, should the "Beast" get
elected, and attempt to enforce his
supplemental civil rights bill. He
was a short time ago nominated by
the Greenbackers. Wonder what
our Southern Democrats think of
their Northern brethren? Ben But
Ter is the most radical, spoon
handled hybrid beast we have
known them to tackle yet. Colored
men down here are told they ought
not to vote for men who are nomi-
mated by two parties. Here the
Democrats of Massachusetts take
up uhe most radical, rebel-hating
Republican yankee Of the east-a
nominee Of the Greenback party,
and offer him to the Democratic
party of that State for governor.
From such hypocritical dema-
gogues, Good Lord, deliUer US.
From deceit, false doctrines and
evil disposed men, Good Lord deliver
ne
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

The man who talks against any
man on the ticket does the party an
injustice. We have 8 ticket, now
let all stand by every man on it.
whether we like it on not. Don't
stand around on the street talking
against your own ticket. Democrats
don't do that way, and that's
why they beat us. If you don't
mean to vote for q man don't tell it,
but go and don't vote for the other
man. Why its a meaner democrat
against him. Vote the ticket
straight.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23
MeckIenburg County Ticket.

For the Senate-Wm. r. Myers.
For the House-L. c. Morton, r.
B. Hunter, J. A. Pope.
For Sheriff.. r. Ray.
For Clerk S. C.-Chas. 7. Walker.
For Register of Deeds-James J..
Sims.
For Treasurer-S. E. Belk.
For Surveyor-M. D. L. Biggers.
For Coroner-Alexander Kirk
patrick.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

Organize a club in every ward
and precinct in the county. And go
about it at once. Wait for nothing
go to work, organize your club. send
the name of the president and secre-
tary to the MESSENGER as soon as
you organize.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

What has a. solicitor to do with
the county government No more
than a Congressman. Mr.. c. c.
CLARK declined to let his name so
before the democratic convention
because he was not in accord with
that party. Because that is the
grand question at issue.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

Where is the republican in Meek
lenburg who will not support the
coalition ticket put out last Satur-
day? He is a chronic Office-seeker
or a sick Offiee-hOlder. He wants to
vote for the democrats and takes
that for an excuse. Mark him.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

The most unprincipled dirt-slinger
Ofall the papers in the State, claim
ing to be published by cOlOred men
is a sheet in Newberne called the
Banner. His sole object seems to be
to vilify and bemean cOlOred men
generally. We have never believed
that a cOlored man does the writing
for it; if there is q eolored man SO
low and depraved as to abuse his
race, one by one, as this sheet does,
that man ought to be Stunned by
all decent people.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

Why should we support q man
who opposes county government ?
Because it is that which we are
fighting against in this campaign.
Because we all oppose the present
system of county government and
the democrats favor it Then sup
port Means, he opposes it.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

Who are the little clap-trap.
ward politicians sup
porting for sOlieitOr2 We are told
some of them have been seen take
They are suspiciOued-
They must learn for all time to come
if they are going to work for any
part of the Democratic nominees,
they may as well go over horse and
rider, for they shall not be reCOgni-
zed as truthful men. They can't
canvass for both sides at once Snd
be honest. Ifthey canvass for Os-
borne, they should work for Ben
nett, Dowd and all the rest.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

thing against Mr.. J. more than we
think he is mistaken in his advice.
The republicans of North Carolina
have accepted the coalition ticket
and they are going to support it.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

GenI Ransom's speech at Green's
boro, last week, was the strongest
appeal to the sectional and color
lines we have heard for long time.
The speech was lacking in states
manship. 1t was unworthy the SEN
ator.- NC National.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

Is it not strange that democrats
advise colored men so strongly
against coalition, and advised them
to nominate cOlOred men, when they
have not nominated one themselves
in the entire State2
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

We are glad to see that the fac
tions.of republicans in Georgia have
laid aside their differences and agreed
upon one ticket. they may I"down"
old man Stephens, after all.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

In Richmond county last Satur-
day a straightout Republican ticket
was nominated. J. NJ. Smith for
sheriff; z. F. Long, clerk; n. w.
Harllee, register; W. II. Woodward,
legislature. The last two are color
cd
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

Let the Liberals and Republicans
support the MESSENGER and we will
have the best organization and the
fullest vote ever in this county.
Everybody is in earnest and means
to win or bust.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

Why should we not vote for
Frank Osborne2 Because he is the
regular nominee of the democratic
party,-he is on the wrong side,
hence we can't.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

The Liberal ticket was unani-
mously endorsed last Saturday by
the Republicans, without alteration
or amendment. 1t will be trium-
phantly elected on the 7th Of No
vember.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

Short correspondence of interest to
the general public is solicited, but don't
be disappointed if you fail to see your
production in our columns. We are not
responsible for the views of cores
pondence. ANONYMOUS communica-
lions 90 to the waste basket.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

Success for us in this county is
sure, but let us get every vote we
can to make the majority as large
as possible. Up and at 'em.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

Why should we vote for W. G.
Means ? Because he is opposedto the
present system Of county govern
ment and favors a free vote and a
fair court; hence we should.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

James II. Elliott. a New York law
yer, has been arrested on the charge Of
breaking into the house of Miss Lau.
rent, an aged actress, who is Ill, and
purloining q deed to $4,000 house.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

William G. Means, is our choice for
solicitor because he is an able law
yer, an honest man and is independ-
emit and free from all parties.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23
TRAIN No. 2 CONC EAST.

Each OF the above trains connect with the X.
4 A. Airline for Raleigh. No trains leave thar-
lotte, for Wilmington, on Saturday nor Whining
ton on Sunday.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23
SATURDAY, SEPT. %, 1882.

All money must be sent by registered
letter or money order.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

For Judges Of the Superior Court
FIRST DISTRICT:
CHARLES C. POOLE,
of Pasquotank.
SECOND DISTRICT:
JOHN A. MOORE,
of Halifax.
THIRD DISTRICT:
FRANK H.. DARBY,
of New Hanover.
FOURTH DISTRICT:
WILLIAM A. GUTHRIE,
of Cumberland.
SIXTH DISTRICT:
LEWIS F.CHURCHILL,
of Rutherford.
For Solicitors:
SIXTH DISTRICT:
W. G. MEANS,
Of Cabarrus.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

If you don't get your paper at the
proper time please tell us at once.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23
COALITION NOMINATIONS.
Congressional Ticket.

FOR CONGRATULATIONS:
OLIVER H. DOCKERY,
of Richmond.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

nNNMV business now before The public
HUllAlINl You can make money faster at
KNNlNl work for us than at anything else.
hNllIVN Capital not needed. We will start
HIlLyu you S12 day and upwards, made
= at home by the industrious. Men,
women, boys and girls wanted everywhere to
work Jof u.s. Now Is the time. You can work
in spare time only, or give your whole time to
the business. You can live at home and do the
work. No other business will pay you as well.
No one can fail to make enormous pay by ell
Money made fast, easily, and h0norably.
Address TRUE Il , O., Augusta, Maine,
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23
Judicial District.

FOR JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT.
GEORGE N. FOLK,
of Caldwell.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-09-23

NnT m Great chance to make money.
HHU III Those who always take adyaI
HH tage Of the good chances for
"IuU making money that are offered,
"UIVUAgenerally become wealthy, while
WOAAD Those who do not improve such
chances remain in poverty We want many men,
women, boys and girls to work for us right in
their own localities. Any one can do the work
properly from the first start. The business viii
pay mere than ten times ordinary wages Tx.
pensive outfit furnished free. No one who ell
cages fails to make money rapidly. You can de.
vote your whole time to the work. or only your
spare moments. Full information and all that
is needed sent free. Address sTIHsoN q co,
Portland AiaUc
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-06-03

heard tue songs of praise going up
from three several places in this
nelghborhooi Mt once. You would
say, surely this means something.
Still. Satan has his satellites, but
soon they will take the bushes to be
seen only occasionally.
forgot to tell You that we have a
fine s,ang@, )u-t above here, some
-ereptyr five strong We war against
no profession, but are trying TO eli
waite orr class. We are in favor OF
progress LIN favor of Eads' ship rail
way; in favor of improving the Father
81 Waters III favor of churches,
schools. good roads and good laws
"a iavor If "a parish hoard of equali-
eaton ut taxes, compnsei of the mem
GERS of tie police Jury from each
ward n favor If m honest deal for
f,rmt rs III favor 81 the press aud
opposed IT, snppressiDg the papers
that expose officials in their public
career I; 10 favor of building up our
country In favor of all and every
progressive enterprise More of the
srarpe hereafter j. o GRAYsoN
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-06-03


Last Saturday and Sunday tue
quarterly meeting for the Colfax cir.
cult was held in this town, Rev Mr.
Eocutt. presiding elder, aud Rev. S.
H. Wbatley, preacher in charge. con
Quoting the services. The quar,erl.
. conference appointed committee,
consisting Of H. Mcknight. ". l.
Richardson, H. g. Goodwin and the
preacher in charge. to devise wmys
and means for the erection Of a honss
Of worship ut Colfnx The committee
succeeded in bargaining With MI. c
H Teal for the purchase of block M
81. in and for the sum of Sill On
one half to be paid in thirty days. ID,
balance to be paid in sixty days, ~
which it is proposed to erect Meth
odist church. Next week We VII
publish fuller account Of the pro
ceedings OF this committee. and ID.
manner in which they expect to rails,
the money to bnild a church. On
Sunday the sacrament was admins
tered, after which the ordinance a
baptism was performed on the two
little girls of Judge NJ. F. Machen
and little son and daughter Of Mr.
H. NJ. deter. There was one addi
ton to the church in the person o
Mrs. Compton.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-06-03

We were pleased to receive a call
this week from Mr. X. q. Randolph,
who has been practicing law IN
Shreveport for the past two Years.
Dir T. H Thorpe. IT Marksville,
gave his Colflx friends most agree
able surprise by stepping on shore
when the Bell landed last Monday.
aud informing them he expected Ia
remain a week Acco,ppah, ing NJ,
Thorpe was Mr W H Perermau, bis
partner in the law business. whom
we donbt not will make MANY friends
hereabouts by his pleasant ways
should he visit MS often. Also, Mr
Robt P. Hunter, our we'll known AL
exandria friend, put in his apl'ear-
ance at the same time. but only re-
manned day or two.
On Wednesday our other Alexan-
dria friend OF the Hunter persuasion.
be with the initials IF e g., paid
Colfax flying visit II tw" OF three
hours duration. and dropped in TO
shake hands with We "edtaire.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-06-03

FABLE OF THE LIoNEss.-A great stir was
made among the b asIs as a. which conld
l,uast uf the largest Ianiy. 80 when They
came 10 tie Lioless and asked show many
do yon have ut i.iith.' she reili d. ''oiis
one bnt it is Lion" The mo al was,
Quality comes before quantity The
same may be said III contrasting many
things with which We deal. One would
desire ~ single superior article TO halt "a
dozen Inferior ones. The same may be
said If medicine. and .or example We will
mem ion English Female Bitter, as a posi-
tive remedy for he GU IF oh oni' fc,nale
comp ANTS AID irr. e .lariues The mere
name Of this medicine st lis the most IN
lett c,i,t,ienc. b c use It mas been prov
en- that its qsality Is far superior t. aay-
thin, else 81 til kind Female, perier
one bottle ot this to ha f dozen of others
" hich possess n me- it..
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-06-03

A Couch, Cold OR SORE THROAT should
he stopptd. Neglect frequently results in
an Iscarable Lang disease or Consumption.
BKowS s BRONCHIAL ROCKIES dos not dis
order the stomach like cnugii syrnps and
ba.s;ims but acts directly on the inflamed
parts. allaying irri.ati,n, gives relief in
A.thna, Bronchitis. Coughs Ca a. rh aud
the Tnroat Troubles whica singers. aud
Public Speakers are subject to For ti.irt,
years Browns Brnchia. TiOches have
been recommended by physic ans, ani ina e
a'ways given perfect sa is'actiml. Havi. Z
been tested by wi - and constant use FIR
nearly IN entire generation. ihey have ut
tained wsli-moitei rank among the lev
staple ienedi Ut the ags. Sil ut rs
cents a box everywhere.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-06-03
From the Old war Horse.
Editor Colfsr Chronicle :

Editor Colfsr Chronicle
As you seldom hear from this see
ton of the parish viii give you II
few lines, If 1t liz but T., let soa know
that II Is III the parish II Grant. YIN,
paper is taken b. onl, .w about
here, aud lam frequently called up u
{ r the news, as r-gald s.tlIng> al
police jnrles, conrts. etc. We art. ~. .
my to get our people 10 read more.
believe We Will eventually get ,'ui
If he woods and int, clv,l.zat,on.
Orr people are ,ak,ug mere interest
M schools aud churches than former
~, n good omen of better times
ahead Orr cr'Vs aie on tn. b.,nu
Providence has Messed III IN health,
aud our prospects are gr,d for liv
ing. Money matters ARE tight, hut
the people have managed T. sn~t,, !.
man aud beast through the Trying
times. aud we ARE able To duprrtt,
we'll on our garden truck, cts My
garden il fine said to be- the best ~
tins section Cablmae weighing NV
pounds, nnd measuring hour fee, lei,
inches across hy actual measure ment.
| have IRISH potatoes that will wcigl
n p"und still green and growing J
had cotton hlu.ns or IA, place. AZ ei.t-
W a~ the 2lst n s,ant = hut not II, H.,
general crop his u earlier lhass
hare ever knuwu in ncrsil Loui-rliiu
| must e~peclnli, invite ,ou ny abeui
the 4th Of Jnl, or railier. IA, latte,
days Of Jn,e. To ent MELONS, as
Ihink from appearances We viii b.
able to saiiate v III or any lover ~
MELONS. We have some hearly al
q ute as large Ms n ems .gg So
nis.ss "a ir'nniifnl Prevalence for til.
Sn,d things He has gwen us. hm
about twenty acres If cn'tlvmtal,ls
land oye,tipwed and about ~ NIL.
string "f fence moved "ff. Nov, ~
this same band, | have fine l,rosp-ri
fpr cotton. Ny hands are all Whit
aud are working we'll As to tn,
morals If our ne,g hlnrh,od, -hor'
time ago Oh ev~rs Sabbath day ~,
could hear Satan's horn aud hound
bnt how it is u rarity. We have or
ganlzed band to drive him to tls,
PUSHES Of the lake, there 10 be con
fined Ia 'hnse nf his kind belle VI
We arr on the eve If the great turn
'np point Br Whaley has ina,le
favorable impression upon our peO
pie. aud. nnld ,ou have passed with
IN hearing ON last Sabba'h evening
yon would have felt the renewal 0
! the good spirit within you TO have
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-06-03

1t gives US pleasure to announce
that our talented aud humorous
friend. Mr.. I. H. Thorpe, expects t.
come to Colfax whenever his profess
sional services are required at terms
of the district court. He is associa-
ted in the law firm Of Thorpe, Peter
man & Thorpe, Office at Marksviile.
This firm is constituted If in ARA,
Of talent that will give them great
weight before any of the courts Of
the State, and they are prepared Il,
represent clients before either State
or Federal tribunals. See their bus
mess card in another column.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-06-03

Several cattle buyers have been
purchasing all the cattle they could
secure in this region. They are frs'u
Texas. aud we are informed the cattle
are intended for that State, which,
has become impoverished of stock
cattle in many places, on. account oil
the constant drain to supply eastern
markets. About two hundred head
were bought in Grant parish for this
purpose. This speaks well Of our
locality as stock raising region.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-06-03

It is said that the bill to appoint an
extra judge in the 18th judicial dis
trict will be certain to be passed by
the present Legislature. We learn
that Mr.. E. g. Hunter and Judge w.
F. Blackman, both of Alexandria, are
aspirants for the Office of Judge IL
This case we are somewhat like the
girl said about her two lovers: ''Hrv
happy / could be with either, If thu
other one was only ont Of the wayl'
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-06-03

Reasons why Bailey's Saline Aperient
sluu d I've used by all classes in preference
to all others. 1t is The CHI sapest aud most
reliable p,rgative ever offered. 1t has
stood the test aud sais.ed an enviable rep
utat on Whenever used. II is the only
large ,iz apeiient that sells at so cents
per bit H. i acts upon tine stomach, iiv-
er and h wells without nausea, gripping or
any trouble whatever. Its taste is pleas
AM. Its acti ,n i, mild aud il never fails.
1t relieves sick headache, acid stomach AID
heartburn instantly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-06-03

We return thanks to the Montgom
cry Dramatic Club for complimentary
tickete to their concert, To be- given
on the evening of June 10Th. If moth
ing prevents We expect to be present
to witness their representations,
which are said to possess high de-
gree of merit.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-06-03

Three negroes were drowned while
attempting to cross Red river near
St. Maurice, in a skiff while the wind
was blowing. on Saturday, May goth.
They are all said to have been hon
est and useful colored citizens.