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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-05-26

The great. Brooklyn bridge was for
mally opened on last Thursday. All
public buildings In New York and
Brooklyn were closed and magnifi-
ciently decorated as were also many
private houses in. Brooklyn and New
York and the ships and steamers III the
harbor. At night the bridge was bril-.
liantly Illuminated by electric lights
and lanterns and grand pyrotechdic
display took place.
President Arthur and Gov. Cleve-
land were the guests Of Mayor Low, of
Brooklyn during the day and dined
with him after the ceremonies were
concluded. Salutes were fired from the
fort on Governors Island, Fort Greene
and from the war vessels in East River
during the progress Of the ceremonies.
The vessels of the North Atlanta
Squadron had been ordered from Fort
ress Monroe and participated in the
celebration. Hon. Abram s. Hewitt,
OF New York, delivered the grafton.
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The Post Office Department has just
declared the Portable Electric Light
Company, ofNo. % Water street, Bos-
ton, Massachusetts,, to be engaged in
conducting a scheme to defraud the
public, and the Postmaster in that city
has been directed to discontinue the
delivery to that firm of money orders
and registered packages.
We have received very serious com.
plants agains the above named Com
psny, and were preparing for this issue
of the Herald thoroug exposure of
the fraud, when we were informed that
the Post Office Department had them
completely bound. Let the good work
go on, and Boston will soon be as free
of such scoundrels. as any city in the
country.-Agent Herald.
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J. PROCTOR KNOTT.

1t is with peculiar satisfaction and
pleasure that we hail the nomination
of this distinguished and chivalrous
gentleman as the Democratic candi-
date for governor of the good old bour-
bon state of kentucky. Not alone be.
cause he is an orthodox Democrat, a
brilliant lawyer, a pure patriot and
one of the foremost statesmen of the
country, but because, in addition of
the warm personal regard we entertain
| for him, 1t was our good fortune,
during period four years, immediate
ly prior to the breaking out of the war
between the states, when we were a
resident of Missouri, at the state capt.
tai, to be brought into intimate social
contact with Gen. Knott and his esti-
mable wife and to number them
among our warmest personal friends.
We have not met him for more than
twenty years, but the lapse of time has
not dimmed our recollections of his
warm and genial nature, his sparkling
wit and the generous impulses of his
noble soul. AT the period to which we
refer Mr.. Knott was citizen of the
great state of Missouri, to which he
had removed from his native state of
Kentucky. We knew him first rs a
member of the lower house of the Mis-.
souri, legislature in 1s57-5s, and al
though one of the youngest members
of that body he at once sprang to lead
ership. The brilliant effort put forth
by him in the "Jackson Impeachment
trial." rs one Of the managers on the
part of the house Of Representatives
during that session of the legislature,
gave him fame as an advocate, which
was not confined to the borders of the
state, and laid the foundation of his
subsequent successful and distinguished
career. He was afterwards appointed
Encouragement of Missouri to fill
vacancy, and at the expiration of the
term in 1860, was reelected for term
of four years to the same position. He
was also elected to, and served, while
attorney. general, as member of the
constitutional convention of that state
which assembled in 1861. In 1868 he
returned to his native place, Lebanon,
Kentucky, and resumed the practice of
the law. His career since then is
part of the history of the country. He
has served with credit and honor in
congress twelve years, though not con-
secutively, and would have been re.
turned at the last election had he not
declined to become a candidate. His
nomination for governor is equivalent
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-05-26

Gen. Henry, Gray, for some months
past residing with his nephew, Jas. F.
Gray, near Lake Charles, left Tuesday
night for Corsicana, Texas. In his
younger days Gen. Gray stood at the
head of thelegal fraternity of Louisiana
having few if any superiors as GRIM
inal lawyer. He served with distinc-
ton through the late civil war, ranking
as brigadier general at its close. OF
late years he has been living a quiet
life, taking no part in public affairs,
and spending a peaceful old age with
relatives.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-05-26

The members of the first class at
West Point will be graduated June -.
The class consists of 50 members. AS
indicated by the standing in order of
general merit at the last annual. exami-
nation, June, 1882, Samuel d. Free
man, of North Carolina, stands fourth
and Beverly w. Dunn, of Louisiana,
stands sixth on the list. George A.
linn, of Pennsylvania, stands first.
The result of the coming examination,
which takes place June IL, will be
looked for with no little interest, as
there are number of Southern youths
in the class, and of late years our boys
have been making splendid record at
the National Military Academy
Times. Democrat.
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Of the patriotic McCloskey. and the
gunpowderish editorials Of the chivalric
Rhett, in 1872, must now be vindtcated
by their present successors.
Z We may we'll exclaim In the agoniz-
ing tones of poor Dolly spanker during
the somewhat mixed, after dinner
discussion In "London Assurance"
what has all athis anarchy and con-
fusion got to do with the subject"
Still, there are interesting historical in
cidenfs brought up for review by those
references.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-05-26

The Madison Journal pitches into
the advertising agencies of Messrs.
Alden & Bro, of Cincinnati, and N.
w. Aver & Son, of Philadelphia. We
do not question the grounds upon which
the Journal makes its complaint, but
would state that we have done a very
large share of advertising for both of
these firms and have been treated
honest by them. The firms marked in
our books as "frauds," are Herman
Conant, Osgoodby & Co., DR.. J. c.
Raymond, Ash & Robbins, s G.
& F. M. Scofiield. All applications
from these firms are refused, and we do
not consider any application when the
advertising is to be paid for in trade.
Lake Charles Echo.
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CAUSES OF HIGH PRICE FOR CATTLE.
Houston (Tex.,) Post. ]

lHouston (Tex',) Post.l
Without pretending to treat in detail
the remarkable facts in relation to the
unprecedented rise in the price of live
stock, 1t is we'll to remark upon the
rather extraordinary state of affairs in
a general way. We have been in
rormed that herds of cattle have
changed hands at what a year ago
would have been considered apochry-
qhal figures, say at prices ranging from
$15 to $lS per head, while good speci-
mems of cows readily bring $40. Select
cattle, steers and other choice beef
stock command fancy figures, and the
men who bought a few years rgo, when
cattle could be bought for from So to
50 per head, are coming money. The
causes Of this phenomenal state of the
two-fold: /. The terrible loss of cat
tie throughout the entire country in
consequence of the peculiarly trying
winter. 2. The percentage of general
loss has not been accurately determin.
ed, but it is believed to be above Is
per cent, while in some places partic-
ularly exposed it exceeded rs per cent,
and in some localities of southern
Texas where cattle are less exposed
than in northern sections we have
been informed the loss rose as high as
80 per cent. This was in consequence
of the totally unprotected condition of
the cattle on the prairie and their ina.
bility to reach timber during the sud.
den northers. This fact has entailed a
great scarcity of beef and has reduced
the number driven northward, this
spring, one.third. Everybody is COM
planning of the poor character of the
beef procurable in market and of the
high prices. The butchers do their
best, but the cattle are scarce and In
poor condition in consequence of the
winter, and as they improve
very high prices are demanded
for them. The second cause is the in
creased demand from the north and
east. The facilities for moving stock
and for the transportation of beef
under refrigeratfng conditions to any
part of the country aud to Europe,
have caused an increase of demand
that has severely taxed the sources Of
supply. Taking the fact into consfdera.
ton that Texas will send lOO, 900 head
of cattle less this year to northern
pastures, it will be seen that there is
no probable mending of the present
stringency, unless, indeed, some favor
ed portions of the country in which
the cattle have been better protected
will respond in a manner not hitherto
calculated upon. While the present
state of affairs is eminently satisfactory
to holders of live stock, Is source OF
general dissatisfaction and hardship
which cannot be remedied except by
time.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-05-26
THE COLD WAVE.
How it Came About, its Extent and
Something of the Weather.

For the benefit of those who never
saw such weather, even the
ssoldest inhabitant," we copy the fol-
lowing from the Times-Democrat,
that the cold wave, now about
passed, is no unusual or remarkable
occurance:
A It'd. reporter called at the United
States Signal Office and procured the
following data in regard to the cold
wave:
The first indication of the wave was
reported on Friday from the extreme
Northwest. Gradually extending to-
ward the southwest, over the whole
Mississippi and Ohio Valley, it reached
here on Sunday Immediately after the
rain of the morning. Turning colder
from that time, the minimum tempe
nature was reached here on the ed In
the morning, just before sunrise, when
the thermometer registered $50.
In the Northwest the cold was &C.
companietl by very heavy snowfalls
and high winds. It did not extend
East, but will probably strike the Middle
and New England States to-day.
Throughout Missouri and Illinois
light to heavy frost are reported, with
considerable injury to blooming fruit.
Throughout Texas, Louisiana, Mis-.
sissippi and Alabama low temperature
was reported, but no frost.
This cold wave is by no means un.
usual. or remarkable in any way except
that, as will be seen from the table
below, the present wave Is a few days
later than others which the records Of
the Office here show have occurred
every May since 1871. ..s
The fnllOwina ia the fable.
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to an election and Is but new proofof
the high estimation in which he is held
by the gallant people of Kentucky. A
better man or q higher-hearted gentle
man does not tread the soil of that his.
toric commonwealth than Proctor
Knott. -inrevepoT Standard.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-05-26

Mrs. Myra Clarke Gains has offered
10 compromise her Judgment against
the City Of New Orleans, amounting
to some two million dollars, for 81, 3l7,-
900. Ii
Il Mr.. GAines has two suits pending in
% q. s.. District Court here claiming
1 thousand or so acres Of land In this
rarIsh.
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BELLA! BELLA! HORRIDA BELLA.

A very interesting though somewhat
heated and acrimonious controversy
has arised between our big morning
contemporaries, the Times Democrat
and the Picayune, respecting their
comparative consistency In the political
contest and transactions during the
past decade of their histories.
This controversy hes been rather
strangely interpolated as sort of cpl
sode into the discussion of that tangled
theme upon which the Picayune has
gorged Its readers with exposures and
examinations, to-wit: "The Swamp
Land Grab"
Sitting on Olympus heights, like
Jove presiding over the too often con-
tentious gods and gcdnesses, the States
assumes control over the angry passions
and Illogical and irrelevant rawlings of
our exacerbated neighbors. With a
godlike impartiality, standing above
and superior to the petty jealousies and
earthly egolsms ofpoor frail humanity,
we command the peace and demand of
these frenzied cOmbatants a more
logical presentation of their respective
grievances and political utrances.
The vindication of truth and history
and the enforcement of the rules of
logic and pleading, are imperative
duties attaching to our exalted position.
In this behalf, we insist that these
Polemies shall adhere to the Issues
made and be held within the narrow
line OF the augmentation entered upon.
And when the Times. Democrat essays
odefend the Wiltz and McEnery trans.
action, In the land contract with Ex-
Gov. John McEnery, by recital of
the alleged Picayune's intervention in
1872, through Gen. Longstreet and
Federal usurpation, we emphatically
interlocute, thatsuch matter is en- 7ehors
the record.
when the Picayune pleads to this
irrelevant matter that its editorial
management wes then, in 1882, under
the direction OF board of merchants.
presided over by the same distinguished
merchant who now occupies a like
position on the board of the I'D, 1t,
the Pic, cannot be permitted to sun
Piement this plea with allegations and
attempts to get in evidence TO support
ana justify the charges against the pre-
cedtng management, for which II
AYERS Its responsibility. These are
inconsistent pleas /; they do not consist
with the assumption OF tho imperson-
atty of the Picayune. In the acouisi.
ton, by whathever modes, of their
establishment, the present proprietors
received the same cam oaeyo, burdened
with all the responsibilities of it's pre-
decessors, and must be held to the
same. II in 1872 its powerful agency
was employed, in a manner ss charged
blythe I'D, toproduce such disastrous
consequences to the Democratic party,
1t must bear the same, aud justify it's
action when welded by the distinguish.
sd gentlemen implicated in the severe
charges Of the I'D. Its plea of irre.
sponsibility is, therefore, dismissed.
Its adoption and quotation from the
columns Of the paper under lis former
management, may now be in order.
IL cannot call in warranty its prede-
lessons. 1t has indeed its pedals in
their shoes. The savage denunciation
\ b
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-05-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

NOTICE.
Succession of w. w. FARMER decd.
Notice is hereby given to the creditors of
the Succession of w. w. Farmer deceased
to make themselves known and to present
an account Of their respective claims and
the titles by which they are stablishcd.
VIM. A. COLLINS,
Testamentary Executor.
TALBOT STlLIMAN, Attorney.
April %, 1888.
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The winnings of the Rebel press Of
the South over the acts and actions of
the present Congress, sink In pusil-
lanimity and selfstultifcation to the
depth of many fathoms below any act
or trait known in the character of
Satan, either before or after he was
cast out of Heaven into Hell. He was
mean, and vile, and rebellious; but
with all his moral deformities he had
the redeeming trait of being consistent
and bold. These Rebel winners of the
present day, the true prototypes of the
original transgressor. traitor and author
flies, sink far below him in every
thing that is mean and vile-they lack
the manliness to utter their heart sem
timents in the face of civilization, but
| whiningly tell lie and swear to 1T for
the base purpose of destroying that
which they falsely profess to love. To
He'll with all such characters! "Their
own vile hands should end their exis-
tence, and their carcasses should rot in
the NAV of buzzard !"-ZNe Home,
Niad, august 18Th, 1866.
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SOME RECENT VIEWS OFF. +. BEN.
JAMlN.

lLondon Interview, Philadelphia 1imes.]
"What would be, in your opinion,
in case of another outbreak between
the States, the most likely cause of
trouble? Where would the line be
drawn?" Ia.
"That can not say. 1t may arise
between the East and West, between
the territories Of the manufacturers and
those of the agriculturists, or may even
be based upon religious differences.
Fifty years from now the country east
of the Mississippi, already supplied
with turbulent population, will be
teeming with such elements that no
government of the people can success
fully deal with. What new issues may
arise during that half century no one
can tell, but the nation may we'll look
with apprehension on the next few
decades, for I firmly believe that in
that time there will have developed
such dangers to the nation as are not
now dreamed OFF,
"Will the South form an independent
factor for itself in these dangers?''
81 fancy not: her interests are now
merged so closely with those of the
North. The spirit of the people has
been broken, and will remain so far
many generations; and, besides, she
has no longer the sinews of war, as one
of your politicians very appropriately
termed the wealth of the nation. 1t
is true that the country is being de-
veloped in its material worth, its mines
and forests laid under contribution.
great railroads extending throughout
the territory, manufactures springing
up in many districts, but for all that
the marks of the serpent's passage lies
over her, and will not be so easily
But here, I have spoken
now at some length" suddenly ex-
claimed the eminent Queens counsel,
"and quite unpremeditatedly, about
politics. You must not give my opin-
ions weight, for, as l told you at the
outfet, have kept no pace with the
times of the States, and my sources of
Information are very meager."
"A cure for rheumatism an English
doctor has found in total abstinence
from food. He declares that MANY
cases OF acute articular rheumatism
have been cured by fasting from four
to eight days, while chronic rheuma-
tisn was alleviated. No medicines
were given, but patients could have
cold water and lemonade in modera-
ton. The doctor states that rheuma.
tism is only phase of indigestion, and
therefore can be cured by giving COM
plete and continued rest to all the
digestive organs.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-05-26

David Todd, Esd, Of Bastrop, and
Joseph Liversey, one Of the editors Of
the Mascot, fought a duel near New
Orleans, Thursday morning. Mr..
Todd was represented by Gen. ]. III.
Cbsgrove and Mr.. C. W. Boyle and
Mr.. Liversey by Judge ]. 8. Bossier
and George Osmond, both connected
with the Mascot. Dueling pistols were
used, enc shot exchanged blood
split and every body Satisfied. These
recent New Orleans duels, seems to us,
have the appearance of "Come out as
you 70 in'' sort Of affairs.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-05-26

2 lBlackburn's Free South, May IL, 1881
From 1859 to 1877 published in the
little town of Homer journal called
Blackburn's Homer Iliad, which Is
known and remembered throughout
the United States as the only so called
Union paper in the Gulf States that
weathered the storm during the entire
war and came out notwithstanding
been suppressed occasionally but never
induced to change its sentiments; and
would not to-day exchange tho name
and reputation made on that paper,
with its sacred memories and associa.
tons, for all the glittering wealth of
skulking thieves who may have grown
fat upon the spoils of war and the
plunderings of Reconstruction days.
Before aud during the war 1 was a
Democrat, and in the last great strug-
gle for the Presidency before the COM
mencement of the war, Blackburn's
Homer lizard supported the gifted and
brave and true Stephen A. Douglas, as
the National Democratic nominee for
President, as against Abolitionism on
the one side and Southern Sectionalism
on the other. And of this say am
to-day proud, and it forms the most
important and perilous portion of my
editorial or journalistic experience, and
as such refer to it; and all the pride
or boast I have to make in referring to
this phase Of my editorial life, is only
what every editor should be enabled
to make in reviewing his past career
q consciousness of having performed
against whatever odds what he thought
right and duty to his country. did
this simply under sense and feeling
of patriotism-as one who loved his
whole country and the government Of
his fathers not only dearer than any
local section, but dearer than life itself.
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T r. WETZEL,
Dealer in all kinds of
HOU S e II OLD RNITU RE

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, if desired.
l have also on hand full stock of
Children's Carriages, which l 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. 1880. 1y
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LEVY 4 LEYENs, Proprietors.
Cypress SHINGLES.

Cypress SHINGLES.
SHINGLES IN ANY QUANTITY, ROTH
heart and sap, may be had of the under
signed.
PRICES:
Heart Shingles per 1000. ......."....S5,5 80
Sap Shingles per 1000. $50;
Deliverable in Cottonrort: or soc per 1000
additional delivered in Monroe.
+. NOLTMAN.
Cottonport, March TO- 1888.
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q. q. mecRAMIn sAiter.

,MoNRoE. La. MAY 20. 1883.
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NICKSBURG,
SHREVEPORT & PACIFIC RAILROAD
3 9 o.:
Train leaves Monroe. s. 90 a, m.
=. arrives at Wavcrly ..........S.U5 II. NJ.
RETURNING.
.. leaves Waverly .................2.35 y. m.
- arrives ut Monroe. 90 pm.
Monroe and shreveport stages connect
daily for Shreveport.
Daily Sunday excepted) stage line from
Monroe to Bastrop, La, and Hamburg,
Ark.
Daily (Sundays excepted) stage line to
Farmerville, La, and Camden, ARK.
Connects with Vicksburg and Meridian
Railroad at Vicksburg for New Orleans
and all poi nts North and East. and with
Mississippi river steamers ut Delta.