VOL. 1. MONROE, LA., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1870. NO.7.
THE TELEGRAPH:
An Independent Newspaper;
'PUBLISHED DAILY ANi WVEEKLY, AT
MONROE, OUACHITA PARISH, LA.,
BY G. W. MeCIRANIE.
TERM8 OF DAILY:
Single copies.................................. 10
One copy per week........................ 50
Five copies per week................... 2,00
One copy for three months...................... 4,00
Five coies, one address, for 3 months.. 17,50
,~iIf not paid in advance 25 per oent.will
he added to the above rates.
TERMS OF WfTEEXLY :
The following rates of subscription will be
rigidly adhered to in all.eases:
Single copies..... .... .....................g 10
One copy for six months.................... 2,00
One copy for one year........................ 3,00
Arrival and Departure of the rails.
From Monroe to Vicksburg-Carrying
all mail matter for the Western, Eastern,
Middle, Pacific and Atlantic States, and New
Orleans,
Departs daily at 5 A. M.;
Arrives daily at 7 P. M. (Sundays except
ed.)
From Shrevoeprt to Meoree
Arrives daily at 4 A. M.;
Departs daily at 63 P. M.
From Camden, Ark., via Farmerville to
Monroe, La.,
Arrives Sundays, Wednesdays and Fri
days at 4 A. M.;
Departs Mondays Wednesdays and Fri
days at 6% P. M.; closes at 6 P. M.
From Monticello, Ark., via Bastrop, to
Monroe
Arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and 8atur
days at 6 P. M.;
Departs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days at 5 A. M. Closes evening previous at
9 o'clock.
From Hillsboro, Ark., via Oaehtta City
to Monroe
Arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur.
days at 2 P. M.;
Departs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days at 6 A. M. Closes evening previous at
9 o'clock.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
H. RICHARDSON. JAS D. M'ENERY.
Riehardson & MeEnery,
ATTORNEYS -AT- LAW, Montoe; La.,
practice in all the parishes of North Lou
isiana, in the Supreme Court at Monroe, the
Federal Courts,.nd in the Land Office De
partment of the (eneral Government.
decl2--d3m
V'. H. MORRISON. W.. W. FARMER.
Morrfson & Farmer,
A TTOR1QEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La.,
will practice in the Courts of the Pa
rishes of Ouachita, Morehouse, Richland,
Franklin and Caldwell, in the Supreme
Court, and in the United States Conrts.
Will also attend to all business intrusted to
them in the State and Federal Land OfMes.
n41v3
P. P. STUBBS. R. O. COBB.
Stubms 4 CJ*
TITORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La.,
will practice in the Courts of the 12th
tudcial District, composed of the Parishes
of Morehouse, Ouachita, Caldwell Cata
houla and Franklin; also in the Parishes of
Jackson and Union. v4nM
MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.
R A. FLANAGAN,
WIsA TCHMAKER AND JE WELER,
(News Depot)
MONROE, LA.
All work intrusted to his care will be exe
cuted with neatness, care and dispatch and
fully warranted. decl2-d3m
OLIVER & BYRNE,
MONROE, LA.,
Receiring and Forwarding Merchlants
-AND
Dealers in General Merchandise.
n Agents for Agricultural Implements
of all description, also River and Fire Insur
ance and Southern Express Company.
dlecl2-d3m
EORGE C. ENSSMINGER'S
CO N FE CTIO NERY,
Brick Block, (brer" De,9iard & Grand its.
Cakes of all kinds, plain and ornamented;
('andies; Candied Fruits; NUts; fresh, pre
served and canned Fruits; Fancy Articles;
Nick-Nacks, and everything kept in first
c:lass Confectionery. Particular attention
given to Dinners, Party, Ball and Wedding
Suppers. SUMMER SEAsoN.-Icc Cream, So
dla andl Mineral Waters, and Refreshing
D)rinks of all kinds. decl2-d3m
MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.
E. DREYFUS * CO.,
Grand reet,
MONROE, LA.,
Have just received a splendid assortment
of latest styles
GRNT'S WINTER CLOTHING,
manuctured to their order.
-ALSO-
An invoice of fine hand-sewed
BOOTS AND SHOES,
-AND
HA-TS,
CA PS,
DRY GOODS,
BOOTS & SHIOE8,
and a variety of other artieles.
FINE GOODS JUST RECEIVED,
AND OF THE
GREATEST VARIETIES.
JilLadies are specially invited to call
and examine the su~perir and latest styles
ofGoo8s expressly selected for them.
deeal-dgm
WORGOE CHABLRLAIN,
WHOLEBALE DEALER IN
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES,
AND PROD UCE,
MONROE, LA.
WINTER GOODS & GROCERIES.
I am constantiy receiving additions to my
already large and well selected stock of
S aple and Fancy Dry Goods,
Boots,5ioe5, (e, Hats,
and Groceries eq all kinds,
And will sell them as cheap, if not cheap
er, than any house in North Louisiana.
GEORGO CHAMBERLAIN.
WAREHOUSE NOTICE.
Having a large and commodious ware
house and cotton-shed, I am prepared to re
ceive and forward cotton and freight of all
kinds, on the most liberal terms.
N. B.-Will pay the highest market price
for cotton, hides, and produce of all kinds.
decl2-dlm G. C.
J HOFFM4AN,
MONROE, LA.,
Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard
ware, Farniture and Plantation 9awppie.
WpKeeps constantly on hand a variety of
fine Cigars and Tobacco, Wines and Liquors
of every kind.
Highest prices paid for Cbtton and CtnL-ny
P oduce. decl2:d3m
JOHN G. SANDERS,
-DEALER IN
Groceries, Ibbacco, Wines and Liquors,
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Hard
ware, Bar Iron and Chatbigs,
and Landrelh's Garden c4eedSE,
Corner Grand and DeSiard sreets,
MONROE, LA. decl2:n3m
MONRfO" AWVERISARMENTS.
FQr the benefit of the
METHODIST E. CHURCH SOUTH,
in Monroe, Louisiana,
edeber la, l, 23rd and 4th.
EVERYTHING ATS T(Rt E RICES.
The place to buy your Christmas Presents.
The place to buy your Christmas Candies.
The place to buy your Christmas Frnits.
The place to buy your Christmas Cakes.
The place to buy y hristmas Toys
The place to meeti Friends.
The place to get a Su Supper.
ThemJlce to etjoy Yourself.
Ie ~ilaee to do Good.
The adies this method of supple
en tA r the new rand
1Ee. now in process of
eetion, sa proaesis te commanity a
most elegant and agreeable eptertainment.
s th spper md'many tncy aticles have
been eontibutednd otherthings have been
prchased in quantities at reduced rates,
b a.d.had to retail them at peres pre
Y5ib g in our own town.
Shope to obtain all the CHRISTMAS
TRADE they are able to supply, and oletalt
that orders fbr aspeal ariFeles or fruits
7fy it, ta., in- qdasti, eisb %e handed
StePrsonage,to tevC. C.. EvAns.
They iimre their fends there will be no
r Lppointm t ala their pmpt dlivery
For the behefit of perso livin at aM
Mnace and othem debarr attesdance at
3ight, the Fair Room will be kept open
uring the day. '
Everything that the country and city
markets can afford will grace the Supper
Tables, and, as the Restaurant plan will be
pberove44purchasers will pay fbr only what
iCome one! icome aill Enjoy yourself, and
and a noble cause.
ADMISSION 8c.
At the same place and for the same cause,
oh the night of the 24th of December, there
will be
A GRAND <'HRISTMAS TREE
aW A Present for E&eryVody. '~(
Your nmpney's worth guaranteed.
The children's Jubilee.
At 5 o'jooek, ChrOlan Eve., the curtain
will be withdrawn from the treewhen every
one in the room will receive a present.
Any person wishing to use the opportuni
ty, will be allowed this means of presenting
to his or her friends their material cotgrat
ulations.
Admission to the Tree: ADULTS 50o;
CHILDREN 25c.
Country papers fftuwoi le to the enterprise
will pleae copy.
F. S. AUSTIN,
L GRAND STREET,,
MONIR OE, LA.;'
Reelves, stores and firwards couton and
merchandise at ruling ratce, and deals, at
liberal prices, in Family Groceries, Western
Produce, Liquors, Bacon, Flour, Ac.
Dec. 13,1870. d:mn
. B. GAR*RnsON's
COFFEE HO USE,
OYS TER SIALOON,
AND TEN-PIN ALLEY,
Grand Street-Monroe, La.
decl2-d3m
DADBB'S SALOON,
Granl ~St., betwOcet (;ra)mttom t ndl Dceiard,
iMONROE, LA.
This is an entirely new saloon, conve
niently located, and furnishod entire with
new bar-tixtures. The best brands of liquors
and cigars kept for customers, and polite
attention guaranteed. The saloon is opened
every niorningat day-break decl2-d3im
Butter's Amnesty BIII.
The whole scope and secret of Mr.
Butler's famous amne ' bll are to be
found in the eihth pt of the
third section that n act
conutine d sall aptly t -
erty and right proper sirea by
, Levyu St, 'or nxtit' made
uable t or
-nobl oo " yp' ' '
W[herebalny ( rgel s oll f:ts
hyne vestelithere e I nn t Setoates
in thirdpeons." e t Ben is a
l has, no doubt ruany cli
entiwho' ueu idvambleprop
ertolls 'b tunder those pi
1i-e In the fit y
ad e otd tb ha'e their
pion arend dite e quiet ing,
whence Ben's to aip tbr nm
aestm to coder otie thet ing
the crisp tbailk fo ir a ll bl1f l foe.
--N' P. WoPFd.
iBelring to Bute~r's bilkthe thietgo
Tribune (RB.) saqs:
iment of the Pouri euthmA;tineancment.
'Thy shoul there be lny OiX e$ions,
when Copim hlas already, in numer
o8 cases onei persons belonging
to all xcept, perhaps, the
eu tof the'8outhern Confederacy,
s id those acrused of cruelty to Union
prisondre and deserterst Since General
Longstreet has bees appointed to an
impdrtant and lucrative ofice, there is
not much roomn for a bill of exceptions.
-tieroW men scoo t,
TRBNTON, LA.
Rev: S. Use Widea, Prlaelpal.
The n ereaies of this thool roil haence on,
ate l h rd day of October next.
Thbe. ýardof Direqtors take this method
of'lucding the Publiothat a new and conm
00od 1ma S B House is now being erected,
sad will' be ready or the opening of the
1 4ve pecred the services of Rev. J.
Lane rn has neipal who has a well
earnad tputnn gbr csienes,enermg and
tt eacher. The Principr has
ade xepbt n f p~ted of kPres
having, had many year' experience as a
'Nachefr t the beet Schools of the country,
and wing ietimeontals of the highest
ctheltr,,lo teiaergtainly well qualified for
L adtic Yd&r consists of three terms,
lithitstes weekh each. Pupils charged fronm
tieaPpfel i e erl "po term.N detactions
ma exc in of sickness.
Tuitionj b e-hIn advance, and
For I pi. t f ' ý : Primary
'ýelw; I ýAca, bemle
law, $ID" tli, SO; heIdtentaýl he, 50 cts.
Bos1ean be sered in private families
at $15 per month.
BOARD OF DIBRuroRs.
A. F. flourno, Preedient, E. B. Blocker,
SeeLor+ryi B. D. Shppard, John Drago, T.
Moauire, Jethro Iioore, S. O. Larche.
Trenton, La., Sept. `4, 1879. nl-tf
The annual Course of Lectures in this de
partient will be i on the second Monday
of November, 1870, and continue until com
mencement day in the eneing Spring. Stu
dents of lw d wrot to m ctriculate will
apply to C: ROB R, Dean of Faculty,
80 Customhouse St., New Orleans.
July 22, 1870. n44:5nm
THE GREAT AMERICAN
COMBINATION
BUTrON HOLE, OVEIBSRAMINO, AND SEWINO
MACHINE.
Is warranted to execute, in the best man
ner every variety of Sewing, Hemming,
Felling, Cording, Tucking, Braiding,
Gathe tng and Sewing on at one time;
Quilting, Overseaming, Embroidering on
the edge; and, in addition, makes beautiful
Button and Eyelet Holes in all fabrics. It
has no equal; being absolutely the "Best
Family Machine" in the world; and intrin
sically the cheapest, as it does work ni
other machine can accomplish.
We also have for sale, "The Plain .Ameri
can," a beautiful Family Machine, without
"the Button Hole parts, at a reduced price.
Circulars with f4ll particulars and sam
ples of work done on these machines can be
had from the Sales Room of the General
Agency, N'o. Tti 6Otnal Street, New Orleans.
Instructions given on the Machine gratuit
ously to all purchasers. Agents with sonit
captital wanted in every County and Parish.
ADAMS & CO.,
n9:ly No. 7" ('anal Street, New Orlears.