07 Dec 1877
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Newspaper
The Ouachita Telegraph
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1877
Page
1
The Telegraph outlines advertising regulations and rates including parity of advertising rate, payment in advance, and charges for classed and display notices. It mentions penalties for late payment and editorial notices, with specific per line charges and policy on longer notices.
A detailed Civil War reminiscence covers Gen Lee in the 1863 Gattysburg campaign. It recounts a day of artillery planning led by Gen Alexander and Pendleton, Pickett’s assault, and the deadly outcomes on the field, including the decisive retreat after heavy losses. The second section reports the Fisheries Award, noting Britain’s compensation and the 1871 Washington treaty context with Canada and Newfoundland.
A crowded audience at the Grad Hotel hears Gen Noyes praise, while Dr Bvane leads a lavish reception for American and Yarlaians. Guests include Mademoiselle and Mme, amid opulent decor. the speech, wine, and menus reflect a national mood of admiration and curiosity.
A garbled OCR narrative relays Confederate nostalgia and postwar politics, referencing figures like Abraham Lincoln and Southern leaders, with scattered mentions of battles, loyalties, hunger, and reconstruction debates. The piece recounts social pressures, wartime memory, and shifting allegiances amid 19th century upheaval.
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