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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-08-05
A REBELLION IN A TEAPOT.

The comparatively small handful OF
Mormons are scratching and splitting at
the Edmuuds bill like SO many cats,
and are determined to resist that law,
first by guile and cunning, and in the
event these congenial weapons tall
short they threaten to resort to force.
For the present, they have made u
show OF compliance with the law
John Taylor, the head of the church
has put away, temporarily, all his
wives except one, and his example has
been followed by a long retinue Of other
dignitaries. That is, they now live
openly with one woman to each. And
to make a still further show of compli-
ance, the polygamists have resigned
from Office, taking care to put in
their places one-wife Mormons, who
are said to be as bigoted and strong in
the faith as the most ultra of the plu-
ralists.
This placing of Mormons in Office at
all is a substantial violation of the law,
as 1t was intended to purge the high
places from all the leaven and faint of
the beastly doctrine shat has cursed
the fair western territory for nearly
forty years. So long rs the high offices,
the rule, the honors and emoluments of
power were open to the leaders and
upholders of the institution, it had a
firm hold in the approval of the popu-
lace, as bad as it was. Society was so
cunningly constructed as to throw all
the disabilities on the so-called Gen.
tiles, as the decent portion of the peo-
pie were called. And this policy nat
urally invited to Utah all the depraved
element of Christeudom, white it dis
couraged the Immigration of the better
and moral people. Men and women
chung to the vile institution with all
the devotion of fanaticisn, and found
the means to grow by the fanatics plea
of persecution, which they called every
attempt to restore them to a respecta-
BILE condition.
Uncle Sam has been throwing TUFTS
OF grass at this social ulcer ever since
1t appeared upon the body polite. The
Mormons have laughed at his methods
and defied his efforts. Graft, cunning,
deceit and murder have been freely
employed, with success, and no pro.
gress has yet been made towards dis
lodging the enthroned iniquity. But
there has Just been change of policy.
Instead of grass, stones are hereafter to
be used, and the result can scarcely be
matter OF doubt. The Mormons will
be dispersed and finally overwhelmed
by the superior number of Immigrants
Of the better class, who will be attract
ed thither by the improved condition
Of affairs.
The Republican journal., 1882-07-06


The July Century contains an enter
tanning paper by Colonel George K. War
ing. reviewing Stillman's recently pub
lished work on The Horse in Notion
and reproducing many of the photo
graphs + ken at the private race-course
Of Governor Leland Stanford, of Calitor
MIA. by Mr.. Muybridge, a photographer
of san Francisco Ii is said that the con
secutive positions of the legs in the stride
of a running horse as revealed by these
pictures seem ludicrOus, and almost i'm
possible. The testimony Of the Z0etrOpe
has, however, silenced all criticism, and
Mr.. Muybridges public and private rep
rescntatlons here and abroad, have been
received with the highest favor. At some
of his lectures in London, the Prince Of
Wales and other members OF the royal
family were among the interested listen
crs. 1t said that Meissonier has recent
N modified i painting to conform 10 Mr..
AIuyhrdgc's theory as revealed by these
pictures.
The method by W hch the photographs
have been taken the result Of years of
experiment is substantially as follows:
AL one side of the track is long build
u- arranged for Photographic work, con
tanning a battery Of twenty -four cameras,
all alike, and standing one foot apart.
ON the other side OF the track is screen
ol white muslin and foot board The
screen is marked with vertical and hori-
lantal lines and the foot board bears
numbers indicating separate intervals OF
one foot each. The instantaneous shut
fcYS Df HE cameras are OupIatpG hV plpr-
The Republican journal., 1882-07-06
A Historic Spot.

The spot ON which stands the crockery estab-
lishmen. of Jones, McDutec & Stratton. corner
of Federal and Franklin streets, Boston. was
thirty years ago covered by the Boston-or
Federal street-Theatre. This great business
house originated with Otis N0rcross in 1910.
EN-Mayor Otis Norcross, now retired from ac-
tive business, succeeded his father, and the firm
represents Seventy-tWO years of active trade.
The original sign of Mr.. Norcross is still III po-
sition over the door,-a faded-Out relic of the
past, but interesting representing Il house
which in over three-Score and ten Years has al
ways met its obligations one huRdred cents on tile
doIlar The old Boston Theatre is scarcely re-
membered. except by elderly citizens. 1t was
built in 1874 by Thomas Butnch, the architect
who built the State House. For many years it
was tie theatre of Boston, and on its stage ap-
peared such ilustrious actors as Powell, Dick
son, Barrett, Cooper, John Howard Payne.
Geo. Frederick Cooke, j. w. Wallack, Edmund
Keen, J. b. Booth. II. j. Finn, Chas. Matthews.
Forrest, Macready. After the opening of the
fremont Theatre the old Boston gradually de-
clincd. and it was subsequently remodeled and
called the "OdeOn." 1t was used on SUNDAYS
by Rev. Mr.. Rogers society, now the Central
Church, and by the Boston Academy of Music.
The Boston Lyceum lectures We're delivered in
this building. Here Rev. j. n. Maffitt the sen
sational Methodist clergyman, and Edgar A.
Poe, the remarkable poet, appeared on the plat
form. In May, 1852, the old building was de-
strOyed, after somewhat diversified existence
of fifty-eight years. Boston Correspondence
of bingham Journal.
The Republican journal., 1882-07-06
Preservation Of Wood.

The increasing cost Of wood in this
country has led to a great number of eX-
periments in preserving all kinds of wood
en- structures exposed to the weather from
decay. Among the more recent plans
suggested is one for impregnating wood
with asphalt, combined with some anti
septic material. The finished wood, ready
to be put together, is first submitted to
heat to drive out the moisture, and is
then placed in hot bath composed chiefly
Of asphalt and carbolic acid. On cooling,
the solvent Of the asphalt evaporates,
leaving a skin or coasting of the asphalt
on the surface Of the wood that ressts
water and keeps the antiseptic material
securely locked within the pores of the
wood. The exterior of the wood presents
a smooth, black surface that does not
need tope painted. The process is about
to be tried upon large scale. From
"The Worlds Work, in the July Century.
The Republican journal., 1882-07-06
VOLUME 81.


The Boston Journal of Chemistry has
some very practical hints upon the purity
Of water in cstenS 1t says:
I'VE have received frequent inquiries
regarding the use of cistern water for
drinking purposes. No general reply can
be given that will hold good in all cases.
Under certain conditions cistern water is
found to he very pure, and excepting for
the fiat, insipid taste, is preferable to
most well water. First, then. in cOnsid-
ering whether cisteln water is tit todrink,
we ask whether the roof on which it falls
is Of tin, wood CT slate. Are any iniuri-
Gus metals employed for cutters or lead
ers? Is the house surrounded by over
hanging trees, from which the leaves col
lect in the cutters and are washed into
the clstern? DO pigeons or fowls frequent
the roof and soil it! For these and other
reasons it is not advisable to permit the
first washiDgs of the roof to enter the
cistern.
The cistern itself should be we'll
made, carefully cemcnted and thoroughly
cleansed at least every two years. 1t
should have free access of pure air, not
the air Of a cellar and the pump pipe
should not reach too near the bottom so
as to stir up the sediment. L is we'll to
throw into the cistcln from time to time
peek Of freshly burned charcoal. one
corner Of the cisteln may he walled of
with porous brick. so rs to strain the
water that passes through and the pump
pipe may bc placed within this little cell
Lead pipe must under no circumstan-
crs be placed i'm cisttln because lead
The Republican journal., 1882-07-06

When the scarlet cardinal tells
Her dream to the dragon fly,
And the lazy breeze makes nest in the trees
And murmurs a lullaby,
1t is July.
When the tangled cobweb pulls
The corn-fower's blue cap awry,
And the lilies tall lean over the wall
To bow to the butterfly.
1t is July.
When the heat like mist-veil floats,
And poppies flame in the rye,
And the silver note in the streamlet's throat
Has softened almost to sigh,
1t is July.
When the hours are so still that Time
Forgets them and lets them lie
Meath petals pink till the night stars wink
At the sunset in the sky.
1t is July
When each tinger-post by the way
Says that Sumbcrtown is nigh:
When the grass is tall, and the roses fall
And nobody wonders why,
1t is July
fSusm Hartley SWEET, in st. Nicholas for July.
The Republican journal., 1882-07-06

him 'old Grif." A tall, slim, well built man,
and his long sharp chin well advanced to the
front He was kind, pleasant, and cheerful
His presence even III defeat always seemed like
a sunbeam. He was as fearless as " tiger, and
would lead our First Division anywhere He
was an Old artillery officer and had great faith
in that branch of the service and would run
his batteries out on the skirmish line if by so
doing he could get the enemy under fire. When
8 old Grif" was in command We did not care
much where we We're ordered to go. The last
time we saw him was when our regiment was
marching from Arlington Heights to Washing
ton, where we Were to take the cars for Maine
We met him riding from the city. The Old fcl-
low halted his horse, took off his hat, aud sal
uncovered until we had passed. We all mourncd
when his death was announced several years
after the close of the war. He died Of yellow
fever in Texas. There were but few officers in
the Union army more worthy of praise than
Charles Griffin.
j. l.. CITAMBERLAIN.
This officer, 50 closely connected With our
regiment, and also with our State needs neither
an introduction or description at my hands. He
was always the same, regardless of position or
surrounding circumstances brave. brilliant
gentlemanlv officer, of whom We are all proud.
When we saw him dash along the lines in his
quiet and soldierIy manner we Were pleased to
point him out as Il General from Maiur. But
few Generals in that war displayed more hero
ism or shed blood on more batteicIds than j.
L. Chamberlain. His history is probably as
brilliant and successful as THAT of any soldier
who Went from New England 10 face the enemy,
fall, Slim, erect in uniform that fitted hi, huc
form. he was one who when once seen. is always
remembered. AN OLD PRIVATE.
The Republican journal., 1882-07-06
FARM GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.

and experiences are solicited from housekeep-
ers, farmers and gardeners. Address Agri-
cultural editor, journal Office. Belfast Maine
The Republican journal., 1882-07-06
A Wen Kept Lawn.

NeluYe already suggested that the use
IT the avn mower should not be govern
od b1 amy rule, such a~ "moW once Il
week. uUt IN the condition of the grass
In midsummer more iniury may result
from moving too frequently than from
cutting too seldom. We would now call
attention to the weeds in the lawn. Weeds
here, as elsewhere, are annual and peren-
nlaI, and they may be undesirable grass
rs Or other kinds Of plants. Take the
perennial weeds, for example these come
from seeds brought on in manure or tax
en there otherwise. These are cut back
each time the mower is used, and are hard =
ly, it at all. noticed in the spring months
iu midsummer, when we NOV less fire
DurntN. TIKI giEe the grass i chance these
weeds which We have been unintcntion-
ally pruning in the early months are
quite ready to assert themselves Plan
tainS, docks, thistes and Others not he
tole noticed will in the short rest we give
~ the grass, make themselves c0nspicu-
uus. The best treatment for such percn-
NAL weeds. even on a large lawn, is hand
wedding. \ long knife or chiscl-s shaped
'spUd thrust we'll down to eat the root.
NillalIow the plant to be pulled up with
out disturbing tie grass In England
they have contrivanco tul killing such
plants. which places few drops Of oil of
Nltriol (Sulphunc acidl On the centre of
each. We have NOT had occasion to try
his, but those who make the experiment
should keep in mind the destructive tf-
iect ot lLe acid upon the clothing. and
t1r f.irI That If ~hntiI Dnt f21oa IN ann /
The Republican journal., 1882-07-06
q. X. WARREN.


This >killful engineer brilliant soldier. and
successful commander was in command Of the
Fifth corps after Grant opened the Wilderness
campaign. He wa Slight built man, thin,
Wirv, and nervous, but possessing great powers
of endurance. He had Il dark, sWalthv COM
plcXion, straight black hair. Grecian features
and large expressive eyes that could beam in
tenderness or flash with the fury of battle. He
was very quiet and retiring in his manner. but
somehow his men all loved him and had great
faith in his ability. He was reckless and daring
to fault, sparing himself neither exposure or
fatigue No sacrifice was too great for him to
make, no danger too great fur him to face, If it
would only bring success to the Union cause
He was successful General, and Won a repu-
tation as soldier of Which any man would be-
proud. We always regretted the act of General
sheridan in removing him from the command
of our corps at the battle of Five Forks 1t was
Il serious mistake, and one that should have
been rightcd long before this date. Warren
had encountered dangers, and had fought brave
ly and with success through the war Five
Forks was the decisive battle that closed it,
Warren had done all that man could do in
getting his corps into the battle We had fought
like demons and captured the enemy that had
driven Sheridan and his cavalry from the field
Sheridan. brave, rash, impulsive excited as a
mailman by the bloody victory we had gained.
received an impression that Warren had not
done enough, and ordered General Griffin to
relieve him of his command upon the field of
victory in the midst of the thousands of prison.
ers he had captured. Before Griffin could reach
the side of General Warren to assume the com
mand, Warren had stormed the last position of
the foe, leading 4 column of troops across an
open field under 4 deadly fire with his corps
flag in his hand-a feat Of reckless and gallant
bravery which would have honorcd General
Sheridan himself. We could forgive Sheridan
for the injustice of an act performed in mo-
ment of excitement, but to persist in it for sew
enteen long years, prcferring to crush brother
officer rather than acknowledge an error he had
committed is not an honorable thing for brave
man to do. The old Fifth corps still stand by
their commander, and whether he receives
tardy justice or not, he has the sympathy and
love of the men he once led to battle
CHARLES GRIFFIN
was the fayorite General officer in the Fifth
corps. How we used to love him. We called
The Republican journal., 1882-07-06

Two years aim o~t haye passed Since the last
presidential campaign. when the name Of this
General was so familiar to all. We will not
speak Of him as Il candidate for the presidency.
but as the clean cut, neatly clad. >ollierly
General Hancock Commander uf the See
ond Corps. 1t does no injustice To any other
officer to say that no other corps coniman-
der IN the army was regarded by the men
ways ready for fight, and he always fought
to win. Ills history during the war was most
brilliant and successful. And if he had not
entered the campaign Of 1850 With load upon
his shoulders that would have crushed any
III Mon soldier he would have been elected
president In the days of war he was tail,
ercct-a soldier in every sense of tile word. His
men had such faith IN him that they would
follow him any where, and the men who follow
ed General Hancock all through battle would
probably be in dangerous places. Many harsh
and cruel things We're said about him when
political passions stirred our blood, but 50 long
as the battle field Of Gettysburg and Spott,yl-
Nania are remembered. 50 long the Nation
must remember the great debt it owes to W. 5.
Hancock. The old soldiers and especially the
survivors of the Old Second Corps. earnestly
hope that the regular army may bear the
honorcd name Of W. = Hancock upon its rolls
for many wears to come.
The Republican journal., 1882-07-06
De Longs Log Book.


\ THRILLING RECORD OF SUFFERING AND
DEATH.
The Navy Department is in receipt of adj
wees from Engineer George W. Melville, dated
Lena Delta, March %. 1889, in which he gives a
detailed account of his operations up to that
date, ana Iull particulars Of the finding of the
remains of De Long and his comrades. He also
forwards a copy of the log book of Lieut.. De
Long. which shows that the party suffered ter
ribly from the cold and that their food was
dogs meat De Longs leg hool, reads as fol
lows: saturday, Oct. l5-Brcakfast. willow
tea and two old boots; conclude to move ut
sunrise; AleXy breaks down; also Lee; come
to empty grain raft, halt and camp; signs of
smoke ut twilight to sd. Sunday oct. l6-
AleNy broke down, divine service. Monday
AleNy dying, doctor baptized him, read PRAYERS
for sick, Mr.. Collins birthday 40 wears old
about sunset Alexy died: exhaustion from
starvation; covered with ensign and laid him
i'll crib. Tuesday calm and mild; snow fall
ing; buried AleXy in the afternoons laid him on
the ice and covered him with slabs of ice. We'd
nesday cutting up tent to make foot gear; Doe
tor went ahead to find new camp; shifted bv
dark. Thursday, bright and sunny. but very
cold; Zee and kaack done up. Friday Kaack
was found dead about midnight between the
doctor and myself. Lee died about noon. Read
prayers for the sick when we found he was 60
ing. Saturday-Too weak to carry the bodies
of Lee and kaack out on the ice. The doctor,
Collins, and myself, carried them around the
corner out Of sight, then my eyes closed up.
Sundly-ENerybody pretty weak. Slept or
rested to-day, and then managed to get enough
wood in before dark. Read part of Divine
service, Suffering in our feet No foot gear.
Monday a hard night. Tuesday, Wednesday
Thursday y. 18th day, Ivprson broken down.
Friday. lverson died during early morning.
saturday, 29th, Dressler died during the night.
Sunday, Oct. 3Oth, 10th day, Boyd and Gartz
died during the night Mr.. Collins dying. Note
This is the end of Lieut.. De Longs diary. De
Long, Surgeon Amber, and All Sam, the cook,
must have died soon after the last note was
written.
The Republican journal., 1882-07-06
JOHN SED,iNICt

No Corps Commander in the Army Of the
Potomac was more beloved by his men than he
who was termed ''t'nrle John" His history is
a record OF faithful service rendered 10 the
Government. He was q man some fifty wears
Of age, round shouldercd, heavy framed, with
full brown tangled beard. on the march
had it not been for hi, military surroundings.
ha would easily have been mistaken for a
rough backwood>man He Wore an old ~loucil-
ed black bat much the worse for wear, 4 loose
lifting blouse, with blue pants wooden shirt of
arcddish color muddy boots and Had Il general
appearance of untidincss that YOU would not
expect to see in the commander of the gallant
Sixth Army Corps. He was kind, brave,
generous man, and a brilliant officer There
We're no fears Of 4 surprise ~ 4 defeat when Old
SedgWick was At the front. When he rode
along the lines men would cheer until he had
passed from them view. He was killed at
SpottsyNania, and his death was Il great loss to
the niOn army.
The Republican journal., 1882-07-06

John Clancey came to his death in Phia-
delphia, on Friday from curious accident
While asleep on lounge with clay pipe
in MS mouth he rolled Oft, and the pipe
breaking, several pieces We're embedded
in the roof Of his mouth. He was taken
to the hospital where the fragments were
removed, but death resulted from hemor-
rhage. One piece was found in the cart =
ilage OF the nose, at the upper end.
The Republican journal., 1882-07-06

4 large crop Of good fodder may be Sc
cured Gpon early rye or ether stubble by
Hungarian grass. The ground should
be prepared as for oats or any other grain,
well manured, and the Hungarian sown
broad east and narrowed in slightly the
seed may be soWn as late as the middle
" July, about Gne bushel per acre. but the
best results are obtained from sowing in
early june. If it is desired to have green
fodder for a number ef weeks in autumn
the Hungarian seed may be soWn at inter
walls Of a week or 50 for upwards Of six
weeks. The ripe heads Of this grass con
tain large number Of hard and sharp
aWns or bristles, which are irritating to
the stomach Of animals, especially horses.
This trouble can be avoided by cutting
the crop soon after the heads mature. and
before the aWns have grown totull length
and become hard This grass when cured
is equal in feeding value to good hay.
II there is It demand for late fodder,
So" some hungarian during the present
month. American Agrlculturist for July.
The Republican journal., 1882-07-06

1t is said that the sub-treaSurS in New Nork
has now slowed away in its vaults upwards of
a hundred tons of metal in the form Of thcs,
dollar tokens which tho people do not want
while the currency is loaded down with silver
certificates to match.