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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-02-17
WOMAN SEf'FRAGr.
To the Editor of the Journal:

~ ttt l~UUOf " Utc cUNi ffH
Perhaps some persons may be inclined to
think that the views expressed at the "Wo.
mans Suffrage Convention" recently held at
Augusta, and at the hearing before the Leg
islative committee, are generally accepted
and approved simply because they have not
been vigorously opposed. But it is more
probable, think, that the subject has failed
to awaken sufficient interest in The minds of
men and women to prompt them to reply to
those utterances. Certainly many of the sem
timents expressed by those so-caled Reform.
ers, are unworthy Of consideration and are
so destitute of the vital element Of truth,
that they would speedily die if they were
not tenderly nursed by those who gave
them birth. l hardly think that the
intelligent women of this christian land, can
be convinced that they are in servitude al
most as oppressive as that species Of slavery
which was so long the bane of our country
1t will be easier for them to believe that there
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MONDAY MORNING. Feb. IT, 1878.
UNFOUNDED REPORT.

We find in the Biddeford Journa! of
last week the following item:
have it fresh from Washington that at the
close Of this session Gov. Perham will re-
sign to accept the position Of Commissioner
of Pensions, which will be rendered him, a
position he has long desired. In that case
Hon. John b. Foster of Bangor, now Presi-
dent Of the Senate, will be Governor.
We are authorized to say that the above
report is entirely without foundation
Gov. Perham has no knowledge that the
position above mentioned will be ten
dered him, and he is very sure that if ii
were he should not resign his present
trnst to accept it.
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to carry out the operations of, and increase
the interest in the Maine Central Institute at
Pittsfeld
Mr.. GREEN from the Committee on Ways
and Bridges, reported reference to the next
legislature on petition Of the selectmen of
Monticello for State aid TO repair a road
through said town.
Judiciary, reported ought to pass on bill an
act to incorporate the Oriental Lodge of f.
A. Masons, of Br,dgton. Read and as.
signed.
Mr.. MASON from the Committee on Legal
Affairs. on petitions, reported ought to pass
on bill an act in relation to the fees of the
judge of the Police Court of Gardiner, and
the Municipal court Of the cities of Hallow.
ell and Augusta. Read and assigned
Mr.. BIsBEE from the Judiciary Committee,
reported leave to withdraw on petition of H.
o. Field, ct al, for amendment OF the Con-
stituiion so as to make property the basis or
right of suffrage; also reported legislation
inexpedient on order relating to amending
chapter so, section AZ Of the revised statutes,
so that coroners may have the same author
ity to serve and execute writs anth precepts as
sherifs and their deputies.
MIR. THOMPSON from the Committee on
Ways and Bridges, reported leave to with
draw, on petition Of Henry Kelley, ct AL, for
incorporation Of Fairfield Bridge Company
charter; also made the same report on Pc
tition of Theodore Wyman and As others, for
State aid to construct a read i'll the town of
Barnard.
Mr.. BARRON from the Committee on Legal
Affairs, reported legislation inexpedient on
order relating to further legislation in regard
to assignment Of wages.
Mr.. WEED from the Committee on Ways
and Bridges, on petition, reported bill an act
to authorize and empower the County Com
missioners Of Cumberland county, to con-
struct and maintain public highway into
tide waters, in the city of Portland. Read,
and Thursday assigned for its third reading.
on motion Of Mr. FEssESDEN.
Mr.. VIsTos from the Judiciary Committee.
reported in new draft. and ought to pass on
bill an act TO provide for the appointment Of
an assistant county attorney for Cumberland
comfy. Read and assigned: also reported,
on order, bill an act to amend chapter 50 Of
the revised statutes.
Mr.. EGERY from the Committee on Rail.
roads, reported in new draft, and ough, TO
pass on bill an act to prevent injury to rail-
road property. Printed under rule; also re.
ported ought to pass on bill an act to author
lie the city of Bangor TO loan its credit to aid
in the construction Of the Northern ARGOS
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Special Notices.
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CAUTION ! . LEA q snsa, ms,

Buyers are cautioned to avoid the numerous
Counterfeits and limitations offered for sale.
JOHN DuNCAN'S SONS, New York.
octlG-spn f3tawly Agents for the United States
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19
PIC MIC ON BIG CREEK.

Ediors Richignd Bcoooa:
Give me room for a few lines in Your val
uaIlc paper through which to tell your read
ers something. about the grand pic nic We all
enjoyed a, Hopkins Ford, on Big Creek, last
Friday. Only about three hundred people,
oil aud young, little and big, male and 70
male. lined the banks OF this casscaly beau
tifnI stream on the day above specified
Given up by all 10 be the most extensive
gathering Of the Kind ever witnessed or par
,cipaied in by the inhabitants ofthc surround
my country. 4 great majority Of this immense
'hrong was composed Of young men and maid
ems Just climbing over those delicate rounds in
the ladder Of time yclcpcd "teens' The fe
male portion of this latter class, Nessrs Edi-
tors, could not easily be equa.led, and never
eXcelied, in natural beauty. charming modes
~, boHbonis souls and intellectual qualifica.
lions;
Like "vioiets gemmcd with dew, their eyes.
Radiant with the soliest light,
Ever reflected from the skies,
BY the stars of summer night"
As am what you might call "couriin man
| sought my portion of the days fun among
these sweetly disposed individuals. Messrs.
Editors. Were either of you ever "courtin
man? and did you ever recline beneath the
outrageous foliage ola spreading oak, snuglv
ensconced beside your lady-love, playing
mumbe-peg on the green grass carpet. and
looking up into her eyes, while feeling for all
the world rs if another drop of sweetness adj
ded 10 yonr cup Of bliss would be bound TO
create an explosion Of some kind. That's as
near as can describe it. If you have ever
been there, you can comprehend the "phix
OF my pheelings"; but if you have not, you
can never learn anything from reading about
1t. If you can appreciate this kind of situa-
Ton, you can form pretty good idea of how
well we young folks enjoyed the gala day
fishing, riding in boats, telling fortunes with
cards, and playing mumLlethepey. As for the
old folks and babies expect old man Back;
woodsinan Will write you a leHer about
Them lie was on hand. like a bad dollar in
the Young folks way, and risky old mon he
is indeed on such an occasion. I'm particu-
larry fond of the old gentleman however, for
very good reason best known to myself; but
| don't want him to know it as he might slis
pect tie cause Of nv Partially towards him.
| hope he will write anil tell You all about the
magnificent dinner furnished by the good old
ladies' round about these pic mic grounds
Until learn better, shall always believe that
the happiest and most complete success in
the way Of a Grand Pic Me, ever gotten M
IN Richland Parish. mist be the delightful
one that we have just enjoyed on
July 18Th, 1873. BIG CsEEK.,
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
PARISH or RICHLAND.
Office of Board of Assessors.
RAVvILLE, La, July 18th, 1878.

NOTICE is hereby given to all properly
\ owners and Tax-Payers of the Parish
OF Richland that the assessments of their
property. both real and personal. Parish and
State, for the present year 1879 are now
Icing completed; that the same will be eX-
posed to them, AMI that they The tax payers
have the right ana privilege Of Directing TO
to the same, and making all necessary correc-
lions during the next Thirty (3O) days from
the date hereof, by making proper apphca-
ton to the undersigned Board OF Assessors. in
writing, at their office, after which time (of 80
days) no corrections can or will be made, il
heing necessary 10 return the assessment so
made to the Tax Collectors office of said
Parish at the earliest practicable date.
As the assessment has been principally
made from old lists and land entry, it is i'm
portan; that every property owner come for
ward and see that his property is prodery
classified within the thirty days allowed.
In accordance with the fore going order of
the Board Of Assessors, all parties desiring to
know the value of their real and personal
properly as assessed 10y the Board, can do so
by applying to the Board of Assessors from
the frs, Of August to the first of September
next 1873.
j. NEWT. PITTS, elk. 18th Dist Court
J. ANDREW LlDDELL, Sheriff.
WILEY p. MANGHAM, Recorder.
July 10th, 1878. is II Ss'30,0 90.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19
GOOD NEWS FOR ALABAMIANS.

In order to meet the wants Of our many
friends in this State from Alabama. we have
perfected arrangements with the largest and
best weekly newspaper in that State, by which
we are enabled to club it with the BEACON
for the small sum of three dollars and twenty
five cents a year.
The SOUTHERN Argus, Published a, Selma,
Ma, and the BgAcoy, w,i be sent 10 any ad-
dress one year for S3.25, Jhe Argos l. one
Of the largest and mos, ably edited agricuI-
tura and political Journals published IN the
South. 1t is a paper that should find its way
10 the family freside Of every Southern plan
te-. u gives more news, and greater Nafi-
ETY.. than any other paper exuant ItconfaIns
Special department devoted each week to
'SoEs and Story; and "A large portion OF Ms
space is devoted TO the interest OF planters
and the laborinx class generally. 1t contains
each week several columns Of Alabama news,
giving list ofall marriages and DEATHS in the
State during the week, and all news Of any
interest or importance whatever, from every
Town ard County in the State crop reports,
&c, &C.
No AlalIamian, who desires 10 get ali the
news from his old home and friends, should
be without this paper and while lis value to
the Alalamian is incalcuabie, its interest Is
u; no means confined to this class of our read
crs We offer it with the BACON as a pa
per suited for EVERYBODY, his amiable spouse
and all of the little bodies it contains a
special department for each, ami is by far the
best paper for planters tina, could be offered
to the readers and patrons the BEACON.
Believing that we are acquainted with the
wants of our readers in this respect, we pre-
sen; the SOUTHERN Argus as paper in ev-
cry way calculated to suit them.
Old subscribers who will settle their dues
or the BEACON, within the next thirty days,
and pay 1925 down for the coming year,
will be entitled to the benefit of this offer.
We want every subsc iber to have the SOUTH
ERY Argus, and it will be mailed To their adj
dress as soon as their dues to the Beacon have
been settled, and the following year paid for
al the rate above specified.
Specimen copies Of the Argos can be seen
at our Office. Call and see what liberal
proposition is made TO yon.
So much good reading matter, and such a
great variety. was never before offered in
this section Of country, for such small sum Of
money and we trust that the citizens Of our
Parish and State will appreciate our efforts in
por,unity now offered for the next thirty days
in squaring up their accounts and securing
both papers for the coming year.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19
POSTAGE

Under the operation Of the new law the
exchanges heretofore existing between the va
rious newspaper and periodicals of the coun-
thy have been cut off and diminished to a
great extent and we are somewhat curious to
know what will be the result of this postage
economy.
themselves back pay, whitewashedt the Credit
Msbilicr, and double the Presidents salary,
abolished the franking privilege and included
the exchange lists even prohibiting the free
circulation Of papers in the county or parish
where they are published. This is virtually
tax upon knowledge which we doubt if the
people will endure.
The country and weekly press Of this coun-
try is no mean influence that can be set at def
ance by an economical pretense. The abuse
of the ffanking privilege by Congressman and
political parties was so fragrant and notorious
that there was good ground for the popular
demand for the stoppage of that otiense and
abuse of the post Office; but compared with
the free circulation Of newspapers and period
icals that form the staple reading and public
spinion Of the nation, the prstense of saving
the cost Of distribution of these p-ints is pit
iful business that ought to recoil on the Con-
gressmen who voted for il.
We very much mistake the power of the
kpsess IN this cosnuy If the editorial force do
pot make the repeal Of this provision ques-
elon At the coming session of Congress, and
80 they do not put their mark upon any man
in public life who has the audacity to claim
Nh back pay, and dispute the passage ola re-
pal ofthis obnoxious clause in the present
stage law.
No one wishes or desires the return of the
Old franking privilege with all It's abuses, but
NE return to free exchanges is far difFeren,
Afair. 1t only restores to the press the oppor-
unity to which they are fairly entitled of
knowing what is passing through tie country,
and Of informing their readers of matters of
Interest, and this reason especially applies
when We consider the weekly country press,
fhoufkhnh all items Of local news of crops,
rpnss, crimes, or other incidents, are
- dailies, md distributed by
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19
Extravigant Generosity-The Prinoely
Gift Of a Grateful Parent.

A wealthy residcn, OF Oakland, accomran.
Ied 10y his little son in an elegant carriage
drew up in front Of house on Fourteenth
street Having some business within, he lel,
the child III the vehicle, intending TO return in
moment. He had just crossed tho sidewalk
when the horses dashed oil at furious rate.
The wrctched father gazed after them horror
stricken, but utterly powerless 10 save his
child from danger. But native Californian
stood by bedside his fleet and ~iry horse.
He took in the situation a, a glance, sprang on
his horse, and was off like fash.
The horseman was soon "allopinr close by
the runaways. He reached over the carriage
horses, and with marvellous skill gathered up
the reins and gradually checked their mad
career. He then jumped into the carriage,
and drove leisurely back to the point from
which they had started The fathers joy
was, Of course, unbounded, and for few
minutes he even forgot to thank the swarthy
Spaniard, Whose brilliant black eyes flashed
with pleasure at\U consciousness of noble
deed bravely done.
The gentleman soon shook the Spanish va
quero warmly by both hands, and extor,ed a
promise from him to call the next day at the
family mansion. The vaquero was more
embarrassed by the parents gratitude than he
had been by the runaway horses, but the fol.
lowing day he called at the gentlemans ele-
CANT residence. The grateful parent reitera.
ted his heartfelt thanks, and expressed his
regret that he was not prepared at the time to
reward the savior of his sons life.
AT the close Of his eloquent peroraton the
wealthy gentleman graspcd the Spaniard's
unwilling hand and slipped into it the muni-
ticent sum of one dollar. The honest vaquero
smiled as his eye fell upon the two shining
silver halves, and he at once returned the
princely gift, quietly remarking that he had
neither asked nor expected any reward, but
having lost days time by remaining to call
at the house, he would have accepted enough
to pay him for that loss had i, been rendered.
Without stopping to parley about the matter.
he mounted his horse and rode off in disgust.
Comment is entirely unnecessary in a case
like this. 1t speaks for itself
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19
TIE SUCCESSFUL FARMER.

We cannot impress vou too much with the
ilea that the object you should keep constant
~ before you, is not how 10 make money.
bui how to make a successful farmer. Happ-
ness does not consist in making money and
therefore, time Is not matter to be measured
Ivy dollars and cents, as the philosophy of
some removed teachers of public morals rep
resent. Money, when proper applied, is like
every blessing, only a means to the great
ends OF life.
The cultivation Of the soil is a matter OF
course all the way through but what does la
Dor amount 10 if there is no incentive no in
duccmcn., or no reward TO our excrtions
God has supplied these in the roal, arf1 not
the imaginary wants, fOur nature. 1t is
right conferred upon us to secure our comfort,
pleasure and happiness through all legitimate
channels; now what is more calculated to
achieve these results than neat pleasant,
commodous, inviting house for your resi-
dencc. 4 pen, but, hovel, or shed will do for
a temporary arrangement. but for five ten,
fifteen or twenty year home--the thing is out
of the question. Ignorance, meanness and
lazines> alone can voluntarily submit to such
a life with poverty this may, frequently, be
Il necessity.
There are many reasons why you should
not spare expense, labor, care and thought i'll
the erection Of a home. BY all means make
it accord with the present advanced state Of
society. We will not stop TO show you that it
will be ofgreat importance as well as utility
to you and your family, if you have one. to 10
so, better. by far, and more conducive
to the end in view than the money applied in
its construction, Think of this, and your
common sense will tell you, a proper respect
for ourselves will inculate a proper respect
for our homes.-The good effect of a nice
house will manifest itself as you advance in
life the farm will be incomplete without it.
Keep within your means and you will scarce
ly 90 too far in this respect.
Then be a successful farmer by all means.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19
THE ART OF NEWSPAPER MAKING

Ofail writings of man, none is SO widely
perused and critically examined as the news
paper; and of all public characters, ncwspa-
per contributors mostly require diligence, en-
ergy, and patient application. The necessi-
" Of giving variety to their articles, in length
and subject and style creates heavy draft up
on the intellect. The articles must not he too
long, or they will weary, no matter how much
thought expands, il must he contracted nor
how many ideas may suggest themselves
they must each be condensed into narrower
compass; the marrow of the subject must be
extracted by patient toll, and served up in
tiny morsels to fas,idous readers They must
not be too short, or some will complain that
the subject is net finished. They must not
be too dry, or the fitful or careless mind will
not read they must not be too light, or the
austere will turn from them with disgust.
The language must not be too learned, or it
will shoot over the heads of the youth the fu-
'ure strenth Of the land it must not be too
simple, or the selfs,yled learned will reject
the pieces with contempt The style must
he easy, flowing, or none will be pleased.
To suit all these various tastes. the newspa-
per contributor must rack his brain to prepare
one or more article in the several styles. His
genius must be as versatile as the tastes of the
reading public and whatever may be the de-
inands upon his attention, it must he all done
within tire required time. Ifhe fails often.
woe to his reputation, and consequently to his
support. Who can entirely satisfy all these
demands To be all things TO all men re-
quires versatility and tact. as well rs patient
toll. And after all the work is done TO bear
patiently the errors in graumpr, photography
and puniuation. in which the printers contrive
to dress up his productions, requires the grace
Of Christian.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

means # tl.eiI large circulation over the cit
les. and ~ t.se telegraph.
A the matter now stands oyory paper ci
any extended circulation is compelled TO cut
down i's entire exchange list. aud culling out
certain paper, and periodicals as The most inn
por,ani. - h,.c the rejected papers are also
deprived or many of their city exchanges
which ihry Greatly want. TIL" whole legis-
latiou on tai, point was piece either Of neg
liscnce, or else a delihcrlr" slap at the free
press Of The county for their comments on
Congressional corruption and debascnent
Taken la either aspect, the soccer the Iaw j.
modified. the better for the politicians and
,ie country y q. PioGFEac.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19
TYPE SETTING MACHINERY .

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Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

ATroy paper gives the following sad scene
from real life. One evening, while the audi
ence was deeply interested in play at the
theatre, young child was observed walking
down the aisle with quick and anxious step
Her face and eyes betokcned weeping, and
even yet the unwiped tears were trickling
down her pale cheeks. The little one, after
glancing hurriedly and anxiously down the
aisle, dar,ed forward toward young woman
sitting near the stage, and bending over be-
hind her, faltered out between her sobs, "Oh
dear! oh, dear! Eathers-dead y The
young woman, startled by the sudden intelli-
gencc, exclaimed. 'Oh, my God-my poor
fatherE and hastily arose, and, with the
mournful and mourning messenger, left the
gay place Of pleasure for the darkened cham
Der of DEATH. The scene was noticed by
number, and for little time afterward there
was not murmur Of applause nor sign of
smile by the audience. As the play progress
ed the depression passed away, and soon the
sad scene OF real life was forgotten in the
painted representation on the stage,
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19
UNITED STATES MARSHAL SHE.
THE VICkSBURG BANK,
VS..
J. II. CALLAWAY.

In the CniIod States Circuit Court
for the FifM Circuit and District
of Louisiana, No. G52S.
DY virtue of an alias writ Of fcri jGciGs to
ID me directed in the above entitled suit, !
will proceed TO sell to the highest bidder on
Saturday, the I'd day Of Aug, 1878,
at Twelve O2) o'clock NJ. at the Court House
in the town of Rayville, Parish of Richland
the following described property, to-w:t
A tract of land situated in the Parish of
Richland State of Louisiana, as follows:
The South East quarter Of section one O
all of Section twelve, (l2) the North half Of
Section thirteen Q3land the North half of
South West quarter u Section Thirteen O3)
all in Township Seventeen (7) North of
Range Eight o. East, and the North half of
South West quarter and the North West Gt&,r-
ter and West half of the North East quarter
of Section Eighteen (ls) Township Seventeen
QO North of Range Nine (9) Fast, contain
ing Fourteen Hundred and Forty two (l442)
acres, more or less.
Terms of Sale-A credit of Twelve
months, the purchaser to give Bond with ap-
proved security with special mortgage retain
ed on the property.
UNITED STATES MARsUALs OFFICE,
New Orleans, July 10th 1873
S. B. PACKARD,
United States Marshal.
9-5s6ts BOY l9-6sm3tSiS