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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
THE DECISION IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS
CASE.
[ New York Suu.l

lNeW ofk Suul
The decision Of the Supreme Court Of
the United States on Monday in the
Harris case, which came up from
Tennessee, practically grasses from the
statute book this section of the Re
vised Statutes
"lf two or more persons in any
State or Territory conspire, or 60 in
disguise on the highway or on the
premises Of another, for the purpose Of
depriving, either directly Or indirectly,
any person or class Of persons of the
equal protection of the laws, or Of
equal privileges and immunitics I'M
der the laws, or for the purpose Of pre-
venting or hindering tho constituted
authorities of any State or Territory
from giving or securing to all persons
Within such State or Territory the
equal protection of the laws, each of
such persons shalt be punished by Il
fine Of not less than $500 nor more than
$4,000, or by imprisonment, with or
without hard labor, not less than six
| months nor more than six years, or Ky
| both such fine and imprisonment
This provision was originally enact
ed rs part of what was known as the
enable the Federal authorities to pros
ecute the bands Of IawIess white per-
sons in the Southern States who were
engaged in the commission OF crimes
| against the blacks, and to bring them
! to trial before the Federal tribunals in
stead of in the State courts.
The constitutionality Of the statute
has always been questioned, and the
declaration by the Supreme Court that
it is invalid accords with the opinion
which the Sun long ago expressed on
the subject. Indeed, it was difficult to see
how the Judges could come to any
other conclusion, in view of their pre-
vious utterances in respect to the limi-
tations imposed by the Constitution
upon the powers of Congress.
The doctrine which underlies the
present: decision is that such constraint
as the Federal power is authorized TO
exercise for tho maintenance of the
civil rights Of citizens must be eXerted
upon the States rather than upon indi-
viduals. Unless State, for example,
infringes some of the prohibitions
against State action contained in the
Constitution, there is no occasion for
the interference Of the general Govern
ment to preserve the personal rights in
tended to be guaranteed by those pro-
hibitions.
| This is sound State rights doctrine,
and it is satisfactory to find it laid
down by a Republican court.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
U. 5. MARSHAIS ON A RAID.

DIR. A. Is. Thompson. OF Big Creek,
informs us that the II. y. Marshals are
after a number of persons who have
been cutting timber off government
land, in the Big Creek and Little river
country, north of Catahouia lake. He
says he is onvinced there is mistake
as to most of the parties, as they have
not deprecated upon the public land,
but got their timber on private entries.
OF this fact he says he Is certain, AS he
parties, and bought lumber from them.
The doctor had better keep mum on
the subject, or Uncle Sans men will
give him an interview.
The majority of those incuipatcd arc
said to be persons from tho Ouachitn
country, who suffered by overflow lust
spring, and were fed on government
rations for II portion of the year. They
moved back in tho hills and engaged
in the lumber business, with tho result
above stated, and, from being bcncf-
Charles of the government, they are
now prosecuted by over jealous gov
ernment officials. From refugees
numbers have now become fugitivcs
from the minions Of the law, having
deserted all they have In their terror to
escape arrest. These people are poor
and ignorant, and have been driven by
necessity to whatever depredations
they may have committed. If ever
there was time REORGANIZATION
show clemency, we think 1t ought now
to be extended to those people In the
southeast corner OF Grant parish and
tho country lying adjacent tbifur
(H,r;,i,ic.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

a frog vas a-singing Won day, in der
brook,
Id vas bcddher. mine friends, you don'd
feel too bigy
tnd he shvciied init rride, "nd he say,
"Shust look!
D"n'd sing, dose pcn"iiiui songs like n
book?"
I'D vas beddher, mine friends, you hon'd
feel too bigO
A fish came a Swimming along dot way,
I'd vas beddher, minc friends, you dOnd
feel too bigD
"Tll dake you oudt of der vet,' he say
And der teetie froggie vas shtowcd away.
I'D vas beddher, mine friends, you dend
feel too big9
4 hawk flew down, und der fish dock in,
I'D vas beddhcr, mine friends, you done
feel too big!t
Ind der hawk he dick nor der sh hardest
vim
Ven he shtuck his claws in dot tish's shkin
I'D vas boddher, mine friends, you don'd
feel too big y
hunter vas oudt init his gun aroundt,
I'D vas beddher, mine friends, You don
feel too big -
tnd he say, ven der hawk vas brought 10
der groundt,
! Und der fish und lcctle frog vas fotndt,
! I'D vas bcddher, mine friends, you don q
feel too big ~
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

Thomas NJ. Bowen, tho Colorado
millionaire, who has Just been elected
United States Senator for the long term
in that State, was few years ago
Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court of
Arkansas, and promincn: candidate
for the Senate in place of Senator Nc
Donald, whose term was about to ex
pire. He was beaten in that contest,
however, by S. w. (Star Isonte) Dor
sey, and afterwards moved to Colora-
do, where he became very rich. He
is u man of good ability and consider
able experience I'm political affairs and
will doubtless make good Senator.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
THE LAW OF PERJURY.

We find the following important
legal item in the New York letter of
one of our late exchanges
Ernest Harvier, held by 1t police JUS
tice to await trial upon the charge Of
perjury and malicious libel brought
by Marie Prescott, obtained writs OF
habeas corpus and certiorari and ap-
piled to Judge Lawrence, Of the SUI
preme Court, for discharge. The APP
plication is dismissed in these terms
Greenleaf says that in proof of the
crime Of perjury it was formerly held
that two witnesses were necessary, be-
cause otherwise there would be nothing
more than the oath OF one man against
another, upon which the jury could not
safely convict. But this strictness has
long since been relaxed, the true prin-
ciple of the rule being merely that tho
evidence must be something more than
sufficient to counterbalance the oath Of
the prisoner and the legal presumption
of his innocence. The oath Of the OPP
posing witness will not, therefore,
avail, unless it is corroborated by other
independent circumstances. In this
case it is claimed, and it has been
found by the magistrate, that the com
plant is corroborated as TO matters ma
terial to the inquiry by letters of the
defendant. The evidence being before
the magistrate aud he having found
thereon that the prisoner should be
held, l cannot, on n habcas corpus or
on certiorari in aid thereof, reverse or
ct aside his decision.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

MONROE, La.

TIIOS. l.. DEACON, late of New Orleans
has opened in the Opera House building,
where he is prepared to repair watches and
clocks in the best manner, and warrant for
ONE EAR.
Old gold aud silver bought, or taken in,
exchange.
Monroe, November 10, 1881.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
Talbot Stilllllan,

A TTORNEY AT LAW. MoNRoE, I.A.,
n will practice in the Parishes OF
Ouuchittt, Warehouse, Richlaa,t, and Frank
lin, in the Supreme Court of the State,
and in the Federal Courts. Will take
claims for collection in all other parishes in
Louisiana, with privilege of managing
same in connection with attorneys residing
there. August Is, 1881.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

Miss Pike was married to Thos.
Hays, in TaIIedega, Ala, on the 23d
ult. Not knowing her own mind suf-
ilciently well, she changed it again by
nine o'clock and eloped with Mr..
Rucks. Their whereabouts are yet un-
discovered.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

In Washington 1t IS believed that the
opinion of the United States supreme
court, in the case OF New Hampshire
vs.. Louisiana, will be delivered next
month. This case involves the right
Of bondhoIder TO secure judgment
against defaulting state by the as
signment Of his bonds to another state.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

Mr.. Rhorer, of Grant parish, made
seven $40 pounds bales of cotton on
four nd "a half acres of old land, that
had been in cultivation forty years, al
though the lower crop was rotten and
the top crop was destroyed by worms.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
O.. J. ROATN Err.

q. J. RoArNER. j. S. BoATNER
c. ia J. :. ROATNER,
A TrORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
the Parishes of North Louisiana, in the
Supreme Court at Monroe, the Federal
Courts, and in the Land Office Department
of the General Government.
Office fronting northeast corner of public
square. July Is, 1882.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

The GEM has just been opened, and is
supplied with Imported and Domestic
Wines and Liquors, and Imported and Do
nestle Cigars, all new and fresh. Mixed
Drinks prepared with care, and polite attcn-
ton will be received by all.
Monroe. February 3, 1882.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
DR.. s. e.. Murphy,

nESIARD ST., MONROE, LA.-Having
~ recently arranged his office with special
reference to the treatment of chronic female
diseases, DR.. Murphy will give particular
sttention to that branch of his profession.
EB-Reters to the medical fraternity of Mon
roe and Trenton. June Is, 1Sl1.-tf.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
John McEllery.

john McEnery,
ATTORNEY AT LAW e. LAND AGENT,
NO. 6 Carondelet ST., New Orleans.
T AND BUSINESS at the Land Offices i'm
IL New Orleans and Washington City at
tended to. Agency for sale and purchase
of Plantations, Farms and unimproved
lands solicited.
lsB- Major J. G. Richardson is associated
with Mr.. McEnery i'll the land business,
to which he will give his entire attention.
January 6, 1881.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
.lTY STEAM SAW .MlI.l..
NOTICE.

The death of my late husband, John X.
Muir, will not, i'll any way, interrupt his
late Saw-mill, Lumber and Shingle bust
ness. The business will be continued il,
NV name, as hereto subscribed.
I shall endeavor to merit liberal share
of tho patronage OF the public by strictly
adhering to the policy Of prompt, honest
and fair dealings, and reasonable prices.
FLORENCE r. MUIR, Tutrix,
Postoflice BOX 50, Monroe, La.
Monroe, La, August 1, 1882. tt
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
John III. DillkgraVe,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, MONROE, LA.
"A Office opposite Court House. Practices
in all the Courts Of North Louisiana; also
in the Supreme Court of the State and the
Federal Courts. AL claims, including cot
ton claims, will receive prompt attention.
Land Office and Pension matters attended
to. March %, 1879.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

Dentistry.
nR. s. L. BRACEY, Dentist, respectfully
- offers his professional services to the
citizens of Monroe and surrounding coun-
try. Having an experience of fourteen
wears in the practice, he feels confident OF
giving satisfaction in all branches of his
profession. Is willing to warrant all work.
Office at residence on Jackson street, near
the Female Academy, Monroe, La.
v7-mar16:lY
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.

7 +. WETZEL,
u @saa
Dealer III all kinds of
HOUS EHOLD RN1TURE
CoFFlNS, 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, il desired.
l have also on hard II full stock of
Children's Carriages, which I offer for
sale at low prices
Store and shop on Grand street, opposite
McEee's drug store. An inspection Of our
work and furniture is respect fully invited.
january l, 1850. "
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

FANCY AND FAMILY GROCERIES
WINES, LIQUORS, TOBACCO, CT
CARS, MEATS, COFFEE, ETC.
DESlARD STREET,
MONROE, La.
Just received a choice line Of the goods
above named, which will be sold ut bot
tom figures for the money!
Thanking the public for the liberal pa
tronage shown me in the past, hope TO re-
ceive II continuance of the same.
JOHN Ing
Monroe, August ~, $50.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
LEVY Il LEYENs, Proprietor..

MONROE, LA
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-08-09
CQUNTY NEWS.
lettings from our Exchanges.

Mr. Francis T. Hopwood, few days
since, thrcshed his crop of wheat from 80
acres and realized 2,132 bushels, which he
has sold for SLIP per bushel. - Times.
The contract for digging the Reservoir
for the Emmitlsburg Water Company was
awarded to Mr.. VIM. II. Ashbaugh, of this
place and he began the work ON Tuesday
Chronicle.
John, Il son of county commissioner Hi
nca, whilst walking by the side Ola pillow
in motion received severe blow by the
whtllctrce, from which the clip slipped
sprung back and striking him on the an
kle This reminds us that just thirty line
years ago last Monday, at about the time
we are writing this, we had a leg broken
by precisely similar accident banner
HOUSE STRUCK.-During the storm OF
Saturday evening last, the house of Mr.
John Ilockensmith, who resides about ioul
miles eastward of this place, was struck b,
lightning. About one foot in width of the
roof was torn of, from the comb to the
caves, the raftcr underneath was splinter
ed and the verge board was torn off. The
old gentleman was entirely unaware OF
his danger until the next morning, he
heard and felt the shock, but supposed i,
was distant Chronicle
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-08-09

Read Alex. McComas advertisement In
this issue
PERsoNAL.-Mr. J. Ed. Hef1ner Of Wash
ington, a former citizen of this place. is Wis
ting friends hero.
The Baltimore Oriole will be in full
feather, September ii, II and t3.
The reception of Lord Baltimore will!
take place on Tuesday night in glare OF
electric light There will be no public
demonstration on Wednesday and the
Oriolc Procession will take place on Thurs
day night.
Cold Spring picnics are thing of the
past We have enjoyed many social gath
prings there, but it seems that its day, as a
popular resort, has fled,
At number of Eastern Shore demo-
cratic conventions held during the past
week, the Groome faction has been vic
torous
lLL.-Jennic, oldest daughter of Mr..
VIM. Webb, lies at the point of death. She
has been very i'll for week, but her con-
dition is now regarded as somewhat i'm
proved.
The republicans and democrats have
each "polled' Ohio the former figure out
n majority of25, 1886, and the latter say they
have founda majority of 1920. 1t would
thus appear that the state is doubtful by
1865 majority.
There will be chldrens' meeting held
at Messrs. Wacschc's steam sawmill on
next Sunday August IL, at Fl o'clock p III
by the Childrcn's Friend for the benefit of
the mountain children who arc deprived of
Sabbath School privileges.
The excursion to Penmar in the interest
Of the Rocky Ridge band on Wednesday
was very well patronized There were
two sections and the first one was well
filled. There was plenty of room on the
second section when it passed this point.
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q FF1cE OF THE
COUNTY SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS
OF FREDERICK COUNTY.
.juyl 20 I'd

FREDERICK, MD, July 10Th, 1883.
The Annual Examination of applicants
for Teachers Certificates in Frederick
county will he held in the New School
Building on South street, in Frederick city
commencing on
Tuesday, August l4h,
and continue three Gays Two days will
be allowed applicants for the second grade
and one day additional will be granted for
extra branches required for the first grade
certificates.
Teachers holding second grade certifi.
Gates of the first class of over six years
standing, and those holding certificates OF
either the second or third class Of both
grades must be examined.
All applicants must join the class at II
a. M, on the day named for opening the
examination.
Teachers failing to comply with this no
tice without good and sufficient reasons
cannot be employed in the public schools
of this county.
BY order of the Board.
ID. T. LAK.IN, Examiner.
July % I'd.
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New advertisements
NJ EXITING OF THE COUNTY
M COMMISSIONERS

The August session of this Board will
commence
On Monday, august the 9Th, 1888,
at II O'Clock, q. m, and will continue for
several days. General Business
On Thursday, August 9th, there will be
competitive examination held in the Of
fee of the County School Commissioners.
examining board to consist of Daniel 7.
Lakin, Esq, and n committee from the
Board of County Commissioners, to fill a
vacancy in the Free Scholarship" in the
Saint Mary's Female Seminary. This
scholarship continues for three years, and
includes "all the instructions given in the
Seminary and all necessary books without
any charge whatever" Chapter 1913, acts
of 1868.
BY order,
f. "A. GITTINGER, Clerk.
juyl 90 I'd
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The most reliable, carefully
prepared and best purgntiye
Of the present ageis
BRANDRETH'S PILLS.

They are compounded of Roots, Herbs
and Gums of the most healing and benefi-
cial kind.
As a Family Medicine they are unrivsl-
led, curing Headache, Constipation, Liver
Complaint Rheumatism. Dyspepsia
clearing the blood of all impurities-act-
ing on the Liver, Kidneys and other i'm
portant organs, removing the waste tissue,
and adding years to the lives of all who
USE them.
For fifty years they have been used by
the American public. and their constantly
increasing sales show how they are appre-
ciatcd.
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! Perfect Remedy in 20 Diseases.
AsIIFIELD, MASS

AhllFlELD, MASe.
am verging on eighty years and deem
it my duty to suffering humanity to say
that my long life is due to BRANDRETH's
Pills which have been my sole medicine
for half century. Your PILLS saved me
many times after the best medical skill in
several States had given me up as hope
less. have had many converts to purga-
ton with BRANDRETH's Pills, and have
seen them perform almost miracles OF
cures. For children, few doses have
cured measles scarlet fever and whooping
cough In all female troubles and weak
ness have never known them to fail. In
adult males have known them to cure
the worst cases of dyspepsia rheumatism.
kidney diseases, dysentcry and diarrhpa
even dropsy, paralysis, and apop'exy have
yielded to persistent course of BRAN
DRETH'a Pills In fact | have found them
the true Life Elixir. They act as contin-
ual preventives against the effects of time,
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JOHNH. MANN.
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For the convenience Of advertiser, ana reader
~ that less space may be occupied by general AL
It.nsments, this sqlun,n of WANTED and FOR
ALE will be kept open, provided sufficient inter
sis manifested and patronage given it to justify
V attcntion that il will require.
o RArES.-s cents line for each insertion.
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DIE D.

On August end, 1883, at his home about 5
miles from Emmitshurg, Mr.. Jacob Boil
linger, aged "A years, 10 month and 20
days.
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THOR SALE-One horse years old, one
IL mare 4 years old, one stallion years
old, Hamblctonian Stock. Call on or ad-
dress, II. w. BENNETT, Grnccham, Fred
6rick CO., Md. july II 3t
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r OST-A gold medal encased in pearl
/ ON Tuesday July 81, on the road from
lnmitsburg to Mcchanicstown Return
to NJ, Conway or this Office. 1t
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Mr.. Alex McComas is the Oldest and
most popular gunsmith in Baltimore. He
established his business as far back rs
1s43, and ever since then he has been con-
sidered the leading gunsmith in the city
and his business has steadily grown until
his trade reaches throughout the South
ern, Western and Middle States. Balti-
more is noted for her old and staunch bust
ness houses and amongst them there are
but few which are still in existence cstab-
lished as far back as that of Mr.. Alexander
McComas, and which is justly entitled to
the claim of the oldest as it is the largest
in this line which has enjoyed such an ex-
tended and uninterrupted business career,
weathering, as it has, financial storms
which have swept the country. Mr.. Nc.
Comas should be proud Of the immense
business he has done and the great reputa-
ton he has earned through superior ncr-
it, He has the largest and most varied
assortment of breech-losding, double and
single barrel guns, also the most complete
stock of rif1es, pistols, ammunition, glass
balls, canvas goods, etc, that can be found
South of New York and at bottom prices.
Sportsmen should call and examine his
large and varied stock. The name of
Alex. McComas is sufficient guarantee
FOR bis goods.
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BRUCEWLLE
STEAM POWER, WHOLESALE
ICE CREAM FACTORY.

l am prepared to furnish to Camp Meet
ings, Pic-Nics, C0nfcctioners. Hotels,
Stores, &c, a smooth rich cream at reason
able prices. Send for trial order,
cB-TERMS. Positively Cash.
York Road, p. o. s. WEANT,
Brucevillc, Tel. Carroll Co Nd.
July 5, Pm.
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For SALE.

THOR SALE-A horse, six years old
II cheap. w. A. Lynn, Mech"nicstown
Md.
THOR SALE-A strong two-horse wag
i on, in good repair. ISAAC N. BAR
TON. Mechanicstown Md.
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VI7ANTED.-One thousand bushels OF
w whortlcberries at our canning house
in MHhanicstown. w. r. YOUNG& co.
july IS At
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WANTED.

VXTANTED-A heavy carriage running
w part in good condition. Address
CLARION OFFICE.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-06-08
How Barnum Emptied a Show.

A story is told of how Barnum once
succeeded in emptying his big show at
a time when it was densely crowded and
thousands were waiting outside to OBJ
tain admission. He knew that a start
was all that was needed to effect this
purpose, but how to manage that was
the rub. At length bright idea oc-
Cured to him. Painting up in large
letters on piece of calico, This way
to Egress," he hung it up at convent
ent angle of his show. Some of the
simple country people thinking "egress"
was some strange new animal just added
to the collection, passed through the
slit IN the curtain, and to their amaze
ment found themselves outside the
show. The thing was done. Every
body saw every other body making for
the corner where the new animal was
on exhibition, and in few minutes the
show was emptied, the outgoing stream
being 50 great that it was quite impos-
sible to turn when once caught in its
oddly