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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-06-13

Mr.. w. L. Dublin, Master of Trans
portation on the W. s. & P. r. R.,
was in town to-day and departed for
Shreveport at IL M.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-06-13

Mr.. Richard Monk returned by last
nights train from Selma, Ala,
whittier he had gone to escort home
the charming daughters of Mr.. W. b.
Smith who have been attending school
there. <.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-06-13

Mr.. Chas. III. Peevy has been ap-
pointed postmaster at Calhoun, this
darish, vice D. Calhoun removed.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-06-13

The gauge of $4,000 miles southern
railroad has been changed f.om five
feet to folr feet eight and half. Inc
ches. In 1880, ia per cent. Of the
railroad mileage in the United States
was Ave feet gauge, 10 per cent. was
six and three feet gauge, while about
TIT per cent. was the Standard gauge
-four feet eight and nine inches. Now
all the five-foot, railroad has been
changed to the standard, and very lit
tie of the three and sjx-fees gauge is
left.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-06-13

The surprise party given for Miss
Ada Hoilingsworth of Shreveport, was
one of the most enjoyable affairs given
here, az everything wss arranged and
managed to perfection.
Dancing was Kept up until about
o'clock. At about IL O'Clock Mrs.
Breard invited the crowd id3o the
dining room where ali kinds of re,
freshments We're in abundance.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-06-13

The ferry is now located at the point bo-
low the bridge abandoned some months
ago. but will be transferred. SO soon as
tho necessary approaches are graded, to
the foot of DeSiard street, east, and at a
point, west, opposite the north end of tho
Watts lot.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-06-13
pEApBN YouROwN TINBsls.

Il appears To us that some OF GU,
esteemed brOihren outside Of this Cjn.
grcss.onai district are unnecessarily
exercised over the manner and nisn
the Democrats shall select in making
| their next Congressman. We IF the
district. nf course, appreciate their
fraternal solicitude on our behalf, but,
all the same. if they will keep aloof
and attend to their own hospitals, we
apprehend no difficulty In having the
in.aLt born, nor in giving 1t name,
even though that OF Anthony be the
only enc not already pre-empted on.
It is case. of parturitfon, SO to speak.
to which they are not, we believe,
hidden as yet for consultation, and as
We OF the Fifth District know the old
way and prsct 'ce, aud do not seek
Experimental tests, or the advice of
apprentices, il would seem, and might
30 inferred, too, that the Democrats
hereaway are in self-composed charge
Of the patient, and that the funeral, If
any there he, Is at their risk and
axpenae.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-06-13
nnathita Tflearaph
MONROE. JUNE ID. 1856.
Mrs. J. 3. Garreison and family re
turned from New OrIee as this morn

Misses Lille and Rosa Smith return
ed home last.nIght from Judson Ia
stitute, Ala, where they have been at
tending school.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-06-13

We suggest to. street commits
sioner that he rse the s.chaingane' on
in the "Points," where the bitches are
becoming rank with GRE IS and weeds
consequently stopping the free flow
of water and laying the denizens OF
that portion OF the city liable to miass
matte complaints.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-06-13

The plans for the enlargement and
extension of the railroad, shops, have
been returned here approved, and Mi
Merritt, genesat i suneriutendent OF
railway buildings. has haea snsitsssied
to have the, work began at once: -
The tubular boilers and eartss
engine designed Tor .l,v s,iSp5ss sta
already in forward state q, comple~
ton. We will furnish further. jnfos.
nation, after an sfinspeetias.i the
plans. -:
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-06-13

James Bradley, a colored wood chopper
Of Monroe City, Mo-. can make two
thousand rails week, an average of
over 1888 rails day:
Miss Mary Strout, of Round Grove.
Mo-, has Just finished quilt composed
of exactly $500 pie ces.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-06-13

Capt. Cryer left with the Stein, this morn
ing. with barge dashed to other side and
full crew of roistera. his destination be-
ing Red river, whittier he goes to take up
and deliver the freights discharged. on &C.
count Of low water, by the David r. Powell
to Alexandria and Coushatta, but shipped
f1r points above from st. Louis.
DR.. Newman informs us that he expects
very soon to locate and practice his pro-
fession at Mt. Vernon church, some 6 miles
on the Fenner road west of the mouth of
the Cheniere.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-06-13

"How sleep the brave who sink to rest.
with all their country's hono-s blest -
And how will cur qnondaln 2'rotege and
more recent associate, Charley Trousda1e,
spend this livelong Fl rst night with boune-
ing boy in natures baby accents crying
out to him, papa, papa! And didn't we
prophesy concerning Georgia flower
transpl nted to the fertile soil Of Louisiana,
and as prophesied. sc it has come to pass.
Congaatulating the young mother and
f.ther, we salute the babe, and pruy b
may be a comfort and honor to his pare nts
and useful to his country throughout many
long years.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-06-13

We est that our riend Simpson, the
deputy Sheriff call halt (er) put one on
his sorrel pony. The reasons are abvious
and need no immediate explanation at our
hands.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-06-13

The Aston brothers, of New York
g not spectators, but confine their
operations entirely to real estate. They
collect something over 100000 10
rents annually.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-06-13

Tho stock of merchandise of II. d. King
inventoried So, l64, against which there are
claims filed amounting to oyer S2OCco.
The growing crops and some stock Of Mr..
King have been sequestrated for about
eight thousand dollars additional.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-06-13

The base ball grounds OF the Monioe
club, which are located in the lower limits
of tho city, nearly opposite Downey's saw
mill, are 400 feet square. There will be
two grand stands erected, each with a scat
ing capacity of 300. Tho grounds will be
enclosed with close plank fence7 feet in
highth. When match games are to be
played an entrance fee will be charged all
who attend.
We learn that as soon IA tho grounds are
ready, challenges will be exchanged with
clubs in our neighboring cities and towns,
and we anticipate some splendid playing
this season.
National Republican., 1886-04-10
uced from the Business Of the Great Pillsbury Mills
ries of Flour in the Whole World

take wheat into, and flour and offal out of,
product of the six New England states.
London. The grand annual consumption
"a" Mill, including -four and ofal, would
she must have Pillsburys Best The daily
more -four than any other two mills on
National Republican., 1886-04-10

the three great mills of Chas. A. Pillsbury
The mills of Chas. A. Pillsbury & Co.
Of the Pillsbury mills is at present over
load the largest ocean steamship. Europe
consumption of wheat is equal to the product
the globe. Mill "A" is the Eighth Wonder
National Republican., 1886-04-10

capacity Of 1900 barrels daily. Mill "A"
bushels of wheat. Pillsbury's brands Of
the three mills owned by Chas. A. Pillsbury
100000 acres of land. Pillsbury's flour
Of people from all parts Of the world
day, train one and one-third miles
National Republican., 1886-04-10
Important Statistics Ded

Over 200 cars are required every, day to
amount of wheat equal to the annual
York, or city half as large as
-Four days product of the
pork or petroleum, but
Mill "a" makes
National Republican., 1886-04-10

grinds 1o, 1000, 900 bushels of wheat yearly
flour can be found for sale in every city of
& Co. is 1o,5oo barrels. The yearly con
is one of the most prominent articles Of
annually visit the Pillsbury "A" Mill, and
long to carry in the wheat and carry
National Republican., 1886-04-10
Fred {. Pi||sburv.
ktkkk&kkktkktk&

Their three mills
prominence on earth.
sumption of wheat is about
American manufacture, and goes
are cordially welcomed and con-
out the product Of the Pillsbury mills.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-03

ments from the Chatham ARTILLERY, Capt.
Claghorn; the Savannah Volunteer
Guards. Capt. Screven. and he o .lethorpe
Light Infantry, Capt. Barlow. numbering
about 125 men. under the command o.
Col. Alexander r. Lawton. in obedience
re the orders Of his EXcellencv. Gov.
Joseph E. Brown, proc eded down the
Savannah river in a steamb lat. and at II
~. took formal possession of Fort Pulaski
in the uame of thu State Georgia. No
resistance was encountered. The battery
of the Chatham Artillery accompanied
the exprd tiOn and was conveniently
posted for the defense OF the fOrti1catiOn
THE GALATIANS FIRST SERVICE IN 1861.
This service was cOeva with the first
military act comm tied by Georgia in as.
sertlng her STATE soVerei gnty, and in one
sense antedated the inception of the Con-
tederate struggle tor independence. II
must be admitted. however, that every
movement OF this character, performed in
the South I'm States, contemplat a sepa-
ration from the Union. constituted an
essential and component part of the
grand undertaking. From the morning
when its first detachment, buoyant with
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-03

consequence, the Chatham Artillery was
aiways tavorite company in savannah.
The uniform OF a pr yate in the battery
was teen almost as imposing as that OF
Major General IN full regImentals.
The summer of 1883 was rendered men,
orable by an excursion to Nashville. and
on May l, 1861, the company celebrated
its seventy-titth anniversary. On that
occasion beautiful Confederate flag was
presented by Second Lieut.. Julian Hart
ridge, IN behalf of the wives and daughters
of the non-commissiOned officers Of the
battery, and received by Capt. ClaghOrn.
An Grafton was pronounced by First
Lieut.. Charles c. Jones, Jr., and the cere-
monies Of the day were concluded by a
Confederate salute of eight guns. 1t was
the largest parade which the company
had ever made. Upon It's roll were tnen
bDrne 81 active, ) txempt, absent, and
fl honorary members.
ON THE EVE OF TROUBLE.
Georgia had passed her ordinance Of
secession; the Confederate government
had been organized At MONTGOMERY; Fort
sumter had fallen; the country was in
arms; aud the Cha ham Artillery was in
tensuly loyal 0 the Sou h rn cause.
On the morning OF Jan. 8, 1861, detach-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-03
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OF the railway track and the highway
leading along causeways between Ocean
Pond on the one hand and theswamp on the
other. Thoroughly commanding this aD-
proacn were field works, behind which
the Cnnfederates were resolved to dispute
the advance of the enemy.
The engagement Feb. 20, however,
was not fought behind t.ese breastwOrks
at and near Olustee station, or upon the
ground selected by the Conlederates. 1t
occurred in the open pine-barren, three
miles ia front of that position. Bob
II mics came into collision, largely with
out preparation and in mutual surprise,
in at least partial ignorance of the true
state OF affairs, upon ground equally Ia
vorable to both. and with no plans or CON-
binatiOns other than such as were born of
the hour and developed by the necess ties
of the occas on. The battle of Ocean
Pond was fair fight, with a prepOnder-
ance OF men and metal in favor OF the
Federals. Reluctantly do we refrain
rom ent ring upon rative of this en-
gagrment in which Gen. Seymour encoun-
tered d sastrOus defeat, and sustained a
loss of nearly 1000 men in killed. wounded,
and captured. But the limits OF thi hur.
RED sketch will not permit us to do more
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-03

OOAs IN RLGO Os OONbOs
lines. In the affair of July l6 with the
United States gunbnat Pawnee, in the
StOnO river, and in the SUBS quent skirm-
ish' which eventuated in repelling the
Federals from the lower portions of James
island, the company rendered efficient
service. From July 10, 1858, until the
Evacuation of the city of Charleston by
the onfederate forces under LIEUT.. Gen.
William j. Hardee. the Chatham Ar'il-
lery. with exceptions which will be noted,
remained continuously on duty on James
STAND, an eyewitness OF, and partici-
pant in, scenes of prlvatiOn. Of heroic en-
durance, and of patientvalo which, when
grouped, present one of the most impress
sive pictures on the canvas OF this event.
tut war. With the defense of Wagner,
with the memories of Secessionville. and
the tenure of Fort Johnson, GrimbalPs
Point, and the advanced lines on James
island, the name and brave services OF
this battery are thoroughly identified.
AS A LIGHT BATTERY.
In obedience to instructions directing a
radical change IN the composition of light
batteries in Confederate service, the Chat
ham Artillery. on Oct. IL, 1868, gave up its
h0witzer sections and received in their
stead a section of 12-pOunder Napoleon
guns. From this date until the
tOutiQblOu Ols NuO ~ kOh7
tinued to be light battery,
armed with tour 12-pounder guns of the
Napoleon pattern. Deterioration in the
railway transport alton of the beleaguered
country, and the belief that a 4-gun bat
terry was a more convenient organization
and constituted "a sufficient command for
a Captain, were suggested in explanation
of the general order enforcing the reduc-
tion OF the armament OF field batteries in
Confederate service.
Early in February, 1864, Brig. Gen.
Seymour effected a landing at Jackson
vile. The avowed objects of the formid-
able expedition which he conducted were
to establish an outlet for the cotton and
lumber of Florida. to isolate a region
whence the Confederate COmmissary De-
partment drew important supplies, to OBJ
tain recruits for the colored regiments in
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-03

tion of the ir~t year of service, however.
his fatigue uniform was eXshanged fol
that prescribed bv Confederate regula-
lions. For several months after its
equipment as light battery. sabres and
navy revolvers were worn by the can
nonierS. Fney were subsequently, turned
in, and the men were instructed to rely
exclusively upon their field pieces.
UNDER THE CoNSCRIPT ACT.
On May II, 1862, the company was re-
organized under the provisions Of the
conscript act Joseph $. Claghnrn wa
reelected Captain, and Charles G. Jones'
Jr., Senior First Lieutenant. john
+. Wheaton was elected Jun
IOr First Lieutenant. Thomas A. Askew
Senior second Lieutenant, aud samuel B
Palmer Junior Second Lieutenant. Prior
to this reorganization Junior First Lieut.
Julian Hartridge, upon his election
as a member of Confederate Congress, ba1
rendered his resignation, and Senior Sec
Ond Lieut.. William NJ. Davidson de-
clined further service on account of i'll.
health. On June a section OF the bat
terry, consisting OF the Blakely rife gun
and a 12-pOunder bronze howitzer, with
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-03

nelcy OF the Chatham regiment
( with the position 81 pr 3aiter
/ General of the First Brigade ri tue FIfst
/ division o. Georgia Militm-wilA a seat 10
/ the state LEGISLATURE, with the ounce Vi
/ ITnit4d States senator,--and lastly with
the gubernatOrlal cnalr .hls O"In,n ~
wealth. He was succeeded in ll94 by
Cant James Robertson. During the
tr,i1bles on the southern frontier, caused
nv tne Creek Indians. de achment OF
twenty-nine men was or some time on
active service. guarding from depreda-
tions the further confines of Liberty
county.
BENJAMIN Wall, toe fifth Captain in the
order of succession. was followed by Cap
tain Richard N. slit s, the son OF a Cap
tain OF art ilery IN the Continental army.
and "A lawyer OF good repute.
The uniform Of the company closely re-
sembled thai in vogue during the war OF
the Revolution. Public parades on May
LIST aud July 4th were supplemented by
generous dinners at the "LabGTat'ry," at
which. in the language OF the minutes"
~ the battery, "the hours were spent IN
the usual harmony and good fellowship
so characteristic Of this company"
IN THE WAR or 1912.
Under Cap'ai Robert MacKey, the sew
enth commander, the cOmpanV was, DUR
ln2 DOTtlbn 81 Jne W at VI lol@-to, W us
tered into the service OF the United States.
A detachment formed a part
of the garrison Of Fort Jackson. and
the members Of the company were Tor
come time employed in the erection Of tor
liticatOns tor the pro ectlOn o. Savannah,
and in the performance Of military duties
i'm the presence OF the enemy who, led by
Cnckburn, threatened the coast.
Under the spirited and efficient COM
mand of William Fhorne Williams, who
was elected Captain on Dec. 10. 1916, the
company bnre upon lis muster roll the
names of 63 active members.
The vacancy caused by his resignation
On Dec. IA, 1924, was tiled by the election
of Peter Blois. 1t was during his
that the battery parti-
cipated in the ovation paid
to Lafayette, when, as the guest of the
republic, he came TO Savannah and laid
the corner-stOnes OF the monuments to be
erected in honor of Greene and Pulaski.
HoNORING LAFAYETTE.
From the Washington guns rang out re-
peaLed and deep-t ned W, leone to that
nero who, after the lapse 81
nearly ualf century, revisited the scene
of his early renOWn.
On Feb. 2 1926, Charles NJ. King was
elected Captain OF the corps, and, for the
n-uing six years, retained It's command.
rhe armament OF the battery then con-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-03

LIEUT.. GEORGE B. CLARKE.
bers of no company can it be spoken with
greater truth, they did their whole duty
cheeriully, intelligently, efficiently, and
periodically at all times and in all places,
IN RECONSTRUCTION TIMES.
During that grievous period of recon.
structiOn which followed hard upon the
conclusion of the Con iederate struggle fol-
independence. when the sufferings OF the
present were sadly cOmmingled with the
uncertainties OF the future-when, amid
The wreck of fortunes, there appeared
room for little else than striving after
daily Dread-wben the will of the con.
queror was the supreme law-when the
right of the vsnqrished 10 have arms was
more than quest iOned-wben guns and
uniform were alike gone, and the ability
TO replace them did not eXlst-when
Armory hall was in the posse sion Of
strangers, and the Washington guns lay
hidden in the bosom of mother
earth-when the right to maintain
an existence was not accorded to
volunteer military organizations, the
Chatham Artillery, acung with
rare judgment and cnmmendable pru
dence, maintained It's existence as thor.
oughly as circumstances would permit,
and anXiOusly await d the return OF the
day wnen 1T mi4ht assert its ancient
rights, exhume and remount its veteran
guns, reclaim its legitimate abiding place,
and once more appear upon the streets Of
the city OF 0glethuTpe. thoroughly equip
ped, aud re DIV for the duties required OF
citizen soldiery.
AS CITIZEN SOLDIERS.
Slowly but surely all disabilities were
removed, and rights held in allegiance
were restored. For years past most pros
porous has been the condition Of this time
hOnored company. Its armament is more
potent than ever. its membership
is ample, its ball more attrac'
tive and valuable than before
and it's treasury sufficient for every need
All the hOspitable memories OF the past
nave been fully revived. Excursions to
Charleston, to Yorktown. to New
Orleans and elsewhere have EXTENDED
the fame Of its Washington guns ana
enlarged the reputation Of this historic
battery. Although n century has elapsed
since it's first cannOniers, with only Two
4-pounder guns, saiuted the tutelsI
saint of AmerIca--althOugh during Ids
long period have come alternate llgnis
and shadows, storms and Gains, tDls
company, unaffected by the food OF years,
reioices in the pienitude of assured
strength, and exhibits no signs OF deca'
dence. In the p esent there IS no token
even OF dusty winter" Only "nowet
OF middle summer" are blooming mere,
The multitudrs assembled to witness ana
TO participate ia the ceremonies atten'
dant upon this Centennial celebration az
test tue general and cordial interest," ID
this conspicuous event, and the rec0lleC'
lions Of this occasion, so replete WIN
pleasurHble entertainment, Will augmen,
the memories " h ch already enrich ana
dignity the annals of this useful, ROBUST
cherished, and venera BILE organization.
CHARLES q. JONES, JR'
AuguStd, Go.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-03


with and constitute a supporting force
for the respective batteries TO which they
belonged. This order was promptly
Obeyed by Capt. Wheaton, and private Z.
w. McNisn was appointed Sergeant of
the nlantry support.
sHERMAN's MARCH THROUGH CAROLINA.
BY the middle of January 1865, Gen. Sher.
man put his army in,mOtion for It's march
through the CarUlinas. Gen. Hardee with
bis $1,000 COnfederates, stationed
at detached points along the Carolina
coast and in the interior, composed large
ly OF reserves aud State troops, recently
called ont snd unused to the hardships OF
field service, and OF artillerists drawn
from forts and field batteries, who. Tor the
first time, were handling muskets, was
incapable of Offering ffectual resistance
to the cOnVerging columns OF Howard
and SlOcum. Four years of gigantic war,
under adverse circumstances and in the
teeth OF Overwhelming odds, had well
nigh consumed the manhood and resour.
ces Of the isolated and bleeding COned-
eracy. Cut of from all communication
with the outer world, wholly dependent
upon her uDaided eXertions, pressed on all
sides, her lines OF Internal communication
sadly interrupted, her currency depre-
ciated to the verge OF humiliation. her
feeble army poorly clad, badly Ted, and
unpaid, it was impossible for the Conied-
crate government longer to stem the tide
Of invasion with good nope of success.
THE END NEAR AT HAND
The end was at band. Sherman's march
through the Carolinas was ioreshadowpd
in his march through GeOrgia-accOm-
plished with ease because there was no
Confederate force strong enough to retard
his progress. Charleston fell without "A
blow, and that gallant CRY which. during
years OF peril and suffering, had dafpd
the assaults OF the enemy, whose ad-
yanced wOrks-Sumter aud Wagner
have bequeatned to history YalorOus menu
cries which will survive with the recol-
lecti0ns Of Leyden and Malta, Saragussa
aud Crema, abandoned o her defenders,
was surrendered by her Mayor to Lieu
tenant Colonel Of infantry commanding
negro regiment. The combined forces OF
Hampton, Wheeler aud Butler could not
check the incursion Of the Federals, and
the battle OF BentOnyille demonstrated
alike tue courage and the weak ness OF the
Confederate army.
On + b. ., 1865 the Chatham ARTILLERY
was ordered 10 BraHchvillp, and thence TO
Columbia, ;. c., where II was assigned 10
duty with Buffers division OF HsmptOn's
cavalry.
THE CAROLINA CAMPAIGN.
Crossing the Congaree and taking post
at CRANKY, the battery shelled the Fede-
raj camp during the night OF
Fen. IS. Al day dawn ID
retired 30 hill aDOut 800 yards in rear OF
that position and. for Inc space OF two
hOurs, fred upon the enemy. In this af-
lair Corporal O'Byrne and privates