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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

The PEGRAN House, of Vicksburg, has
been opened by Mrs. NJ, E. Burgess. 1t has
been overhauled and refurnished from Cellar
to Garrett and no pains spared to make it a
comfortable place for guests, transient or 9TH
erwise. The table is supplied with every
delicacy the market affords, and polite walters
cater to the satisfaction of all who favor the
house with their patronage. This house is
located on Washington street, convenient to
the business portion of the city, and to those
leaving by rail it obviates the necessity of
hiring hack as it is within half block of
the depot. The charges will be found reas
enable. Try it and satisfy yourselves. 81.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

In some districts of North Carolina the ne
groes seem to be sinking into barbarism as
heathenish and degraded as that of their AT.
rican ancestors. Near Brown Marsh, a sta.
ton on the Carolina Central Railway, abou,
forty miles from Wilmington, lives a colored
woman named lena, who is worshipped by
the negroes Of the neighborhood as if she
were deity. Her sanctuary is rude log
cabin, in which she sits in Turkish fashion,
while her followers are PROSTATE on the floor
Occasionally she steps on the worshippers in
order ITO mash out their sins." She indulges
in very ungodlike language, and is much fear.
ed. Tena 10 an ordinary loosing woman fifly
years Of age, and was formerly member of q
Methodist Church in Wilmington. Like the
god of the Assyriana she is Supplied with food
by her adoreS. ~ -.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

The Boston Commercial Bulletin gives this
account Of the last speech of John c. Calhoun
in the United States Senate
Calhoun came into the Senate Chamber.
supported on one side by his venerable and
chivalric colleague, A. p. Butler and on the
other by James M. Mason, then Senator from
Virginia, subsequently the emissary of Jeffer.
son Davis at London. He had been unable
to attend his place in the Senate for several
weeks, but had devoted his expiring energies
to the preparation OF a great speech in opposi.
ton to the admission of California into the Un-
ion as free State, by which the equilibrium
or, as he termed ii the equality of the slave
holding and non-slavehoding States would be
destroyed. He was unable to stand without
support, and unable to utter few short ser.
fences without great difficulty. His large,
clear eyes shone with supernatural luster, his
long white hair brushed back over his head
flowed lightly in the air. His face was pale
and emaciated so that the coloress skin seem.
ed TO adhere to the Osseous framework The
day had been assigned for this speech, which,
it was evident, would be his last.
The seats and galleries were filled to the
utmost capacity, and yet the silence was op-
pressive, as if in the actual presence of the
gr m messenger. He calmly and deliberately
surveyed the eager faces before and around
him, and heing assisted to arise, SUNNI one d
strength to address the chair, and Request
that the speech he had intended to deliver
might be read by his friend from Virginia. !
Mr.. Mason. After the conclusion of the rea-
ding, many Senators gathered around the dy- |
ing Senator to give expression to their respect |
and sympathy. He left the Senate Chamber |
for the lat time as he had entered supported !
by the arms of his two friends. He was TAX /
en- to the odd Capital and in a few DAYS |
passed to
That undiscovered country, from whose borne
no traveller returns"
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

ITEMS FOR HorsEKrEplRs.-Alu or vine
gas is good to set colors, red, green or yellow
Sal-soda will bleach one spoonful is suf1i.
cient for a kettle of clothes.
Save your suds for the garden and plants
or to harden yards when sandy
ID A hot shovel held over vanished furniture
will take out spots.
A bit of glue dissolved in skim milk and
water will restore old rusty Grape.
Ribbons Of any kind should be washed in
cold suds and not rinsed.
If Hat irons are rough, rub them well with
salt, and it will make them smooth.
lfyon are buying a carpet for durability,
you must choose small figures.
A bit ofsoap rubbed on the hinges Of doors
will prevent them from creaking,
Scotch snuff, if put in the holes where crck.
cts run out, will destroy them.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

The SOUTHERN CuLTIvAToR, the Oldest and
best agricultural magazine ever published in
the South, comes to us this week repleie with
au unusual amount of valuable information
to the planter, and looking as neat as a new
pin, notwithstanding its age This magazine
is about six years older than the writer OF
this notice gained its world wide reputation
before he began to scribble "pufis," and needs
no commentator from him at this late date.
1t is now in most live and fourishirg con-
dition, published at 81 year, by W. L. Jones.
editor and proprietor, Athens, Ga.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

VIcKIs FLORAL GUIDE is now published
quarterly, at Rochester, n. Y. The world
renowned florist has recently been travelling
through the oriental country, and gives quite
an interesting account Of his trip and of the
beautiful scenery in the land of flowers. We
have just received from his extensive Seed
Rooms, package of flower seed, embracing
all the different kinds and colors imaginable,
for which we retarn our hearty thanks
Those fond of flowers can get any kind of
seed, sent by mail, postpaid, on addressing
James Wick, Rochester, New York.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

TIE PREsrrss House. in Vicksburg is one
Of the best kept hotels in the South, under the
supervision of Messrs. I. c. McMackin 4 Co.
Our readers, when visiting the Hill City, will
bear this fact in mind, and make the Prentiss
House their stopping place, If they wish toen-
Joy neat aud comfortably furnished rooms,
and table bountifully supplied with all
things good to eat and drink. most genial
and accommodating young gentleman will be
found in tine Office, while the venerable prince
of hotel keepers, Gen. McMAcKIS, win show
himself in the dining room, surrounded by a
host { f polite and attentive walters.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08
Religious.

-
DIVINE SERvIcE.-rhe appointments of
the Baptist Church at Rayvile, are the lsi
Sundays in each month--Rev. E, B. Rey-
nods, Pastor.
Preaching at Bethel Baptist Church, at
Jas. Dennis place, Second Sunday OF each
month and the Saturday before by Rev. f.
Ii. Reynolds
APPOINTMENTS RAYvlttE CIRcUrr, M. E
CHURcH SourH-New Salem, First Sabbath.
Rayville, Second Sabbath. Union, Third
Sabbath Alto, Fourth Sabbath.
Rev. J. I. Wright, Pestor in charge.
PRFsBYrERIAS.-Rev d. A. Campbell will
preach regularly, at Alto on the LIST Sabbath
in each month at Union Church on Baskin
Ridge, in Franklin Pa. on the second Sab
bath: at Rayville on the third Sabbath al
Oak Ridge, Morehcuse, Pa, on the fourth
Sabbathin each month.
The RAYvILLE UNION SABBATH School will
meet regularly on each Sabbath morning, at
half past nine O'Clock. Teachers and pupils
will be punctual in assembling at the sound
of the bell, which will ring but once. All de-
nominations are expected cooperate in the
work, and the community generally invited to
attend. 5. b. BAIRD, Supt.
JSo. SAUNDERS, Sect'y.
Observation-Disclosures communications of
X F. Mcclure Lodge No 209 the end We'd
nesday in each month.
P. NJ. RYAN, W.. M.
w n porTS Secretary
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08
SHERIFFS SALE.
State of Louisiana, } Parish Court.
Parish of Richland.

Succession Of Frank Miles, decd.
By virtue of writ of sale issued from the
Honl Yasish Court in and fot the aforesaid
Parish and State, and TO me directed, [ will
offer for sale in tho town of Delhi, said Parish,
on
Saturday, the 9th day of Dec, 1873,
the following property, to wit One house
and lot situated in the town of Delhi, La, in
lot no. one and square no. l6 ION which
Bishop Co. now have their Storey
Termt of sale cash at the inventoried ap-
praisement. &C.,
]. A. LIDDELL, Sheriff:
Nov. lst 1873. 3s6t $500. ...-
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08
NOTICE..

\ LII persons are hereby notified rla, |
~ nave lost two mortgage notes signed by
Z. Dolton, payable To n J. Lea or o,Jcr
at khyville, La, dated April IL, 1873. one
"o'e iof two hundred dollars payable January
'sf' ls74 one for three hundred dollars taya-
hie January lst, 1878. Sard notes were on.
a"fsed by me aud were mailed at Ray,iilr.
La directed TO the the commission finn cr
Henry Leckie 4 Curry, No. 50 Union Stree,
New orleans. A reasonable reward will M.
gwen for the delivery Of said notes 10 The I'M.
der.lgned or 10 Henry Leckie K Curry. No.
80 Union Street, y. q.
" j LEA.
Fayviilc, f.a., sep; "a, 1873. 1t.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

IA SISTED by large and able Faculty,
will begin its Twenty first Academic year on
Tuesday. the 23rd of September
The last session was eminently prosperous.
over tweniythree per cent. more pupils en-.
tered than were in attendance the previous
year, and greater number than had been
catalogred since lS60-Gl.
The President having resigned the Pres
idency of Mississippi College. which he ha.
Jointly held for the last six YEARS, will here
after give his undivided attention to the In.
stiiutc. BY concentrating thus his entire OK
Perience and energies, he will doubtless be
able 10 elevate the character of the institution
even above what it has heretofore possessed.
For catalogues, or other information, q.
dress the President Of the Faculty.
ROBERT KELI.S,
President of Board Of TTmsxcs
Clinton, Miss, Aug 9, 1884.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

= WnxER, TAYLOR & Co.. Newspaper Adj
vertsing Agents, 1874 w. Baltimore street,
Baltimore, Md, are our authorized agents to
Contract for advertising in the BEACON.
s. NJ PETrIyGILL & Co., 81 Park Row,
corner Beekman street, New York, are our
nuthorzcn agents for N. Y.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

Now is the time to have your photographs
taken. Mr.. MEALv will leave RayviIle on
the 9Th of this month. Don't fail TO call on
him before he leaves He is a first class
nrtist, and can't he beat.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

DIED-On Wednesday October 2eth, 1878,
in Calhoun County. Ala, little WIss READ,
son of +. and MaryJ. Read, aged about thir-
teen years.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

THE near sighted hen that ate saw dust,
supposing it to BE- corn meal, then went and
laid nest tull 81 tssesa knobs, NJ on them
for three weeks, and hasshed - d complete
setofpallor furniture, was pretty fai. hen
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

Two fatigned travellers. haying to travel
ten miles further, comforted themselves by the
calculation that il was only five miles each.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08
LOST.

One note ar the SUN of $4,000 dated Ray
vile, La, Sept 9th. 1873, made payable to
the order of L. H. Brady, and due Dec. LIST,
1873. signed by Philip and g. w. Wright
jointly. All persons are warned not to trade
for said note.
Oct. 25th, 1878. Asa
.rs-sv- ~ H. COLLINS.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

OsE reason why so many people find their
business at a stand-siill is that they stand still
themselves.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

FRIDAY before the fifth Sabbath in this
month is the time 70. the Babtis, Dis'ric, meet
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

A srRLo fshs season cemmsnis thu on Nor
monism: 1How absurd Four or Ave
wives to one man, when the facts each wo-
man, in these times, ought 10 have four or five
husbands. Il would fake ahout tllat nnmber
to support me aecenily f
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

WHICH is the Oldest Miss Antiquity, old
Aunty Diluvian, Miss Ann Terror, Miss An
ces,or, Miss Ann T. Mundane, or Miss Ann
I. Cedent?
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

boarding themselves. Here is chance to
make money FAST He haswo enough for
all the hands who may apply Read this to
idlers and tell them where TO 90,
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

We regre, TO chronicle the death of Mr..
Enoch Thompson's little Z Fighter. who died
of pneumonia on Tuesday last.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

TIE fourth and Inst quarterly meeting of
the Rayville Circuit, NJ f. church South, will
be held in our town to-day. Rev. J. f. Corr.
presiding Elder, will probably preach tonight,
and tomorrow (Sabba,h) morning, at IL
O'Clock. s,,---,--..a.-.-
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

CHAnrroN scnornscn, is The title. of . new
and beautifhi piece Of music for the pisno
composed By Charlie Baker, said to be lone
of the prettiest pieces ever published" Price
3o'cen's, sent postpaid by F. w. Helmick,
music dealer, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

Z ESQ. O Ka.ss &ces continue TO improve
"a add = heir large and varied stock Of
paslsme - dFss6npds ID - ssssh'ishasn,
eypu povs = she "vish.bssU Closhisg
as" on Washinessa srsst This
A. be found in one Of NE kfa and
= Pee nshe Hin City, ard 4lli inskc
psant and sgsecat = my vho
see them, whether they wisl, TO
- Don't fail- 70. psy them
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

X +. Mcclure Lodge No. 209 the end Wed
nesday in each month.
Pm. RYAN, W.. M.
w. n. PorTs, Secretary
= WILMER, TAYLOR & Co. Newspaper Ad.
vertsing Agents, l34 w. Baltimore street
Baltimore, Md, are our authorized agents tc
contract for advertising in the BEACON.
S. NJ. PETrIyGILL & Co, 81 Park Row,
corner Beekman street, New York, are our
nuthorizcn agents for N. Y.
OsE reason why so many people find their
business at a stand-siill is that they stand still
themselves.
FRIDAY before the fifth Sabbath in this
month is the time for the Babtist Dis,ric, meet
ing.
Two fatigned travellers. having to travel
ten miles further, comforted themselves by the
calculation that j, was only i've miles EACH
We regre, to chronicle the death of Mr..
Enoch Thompson's little lighter. who died
of pneumonia on Tuesday last
DIED-On Wednesday October 2eth. 1873,
in Calhoun County. Ala, little Wns READ,
son of f. and Mary j. Read, aged about thir-
teen years.
WHICH is the Oldest Miss Antiquity, old
Auny Diluvian, Miss Ann Terror, Miss An
ces,or, Miss Ann T. Mundane, or Miss Ann
T. Cedent?
Now is the time to have your photographs
taken. Mr.. MEALv will leave RayviIle on
the 18th of this month. Don't fail to call on
him before he leaves He is a first class
nrtist, and can't he beat. - -
THE near sighted hen thar ate saw dust,
supposing it to BE- corn meal, thcn went and
laid nest tull 81 tssesa knobs. NJ on them
for three weeks, and hasshed - ! complete
setofPailor furniture, was pretty fai: hen.
A sIRL ofthe season cemmsns thu on Nor.
monism: ~How absurd Four or five
wives to one man, when the fact Is each wo-
man, in these times, ought to have four or five
husbands. Il would rake about tllat number
to support me decently,'
TIE fourth and hist quarterly meeting of
the Rayville Circuit, NJ f. Church South, will
be held in our town to-day. Rev. J. L. Con-.
presiding Elder, will probably preach tonight,
and tomorrow (Sabba,h) morning, at IL
o'clock. ..s.5---...--..a--
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08
nRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT..
" HITE GOODS DEPARTMENT..

wss AH lie % and lSsi Finer Swiss Null at So than
Splendid nGnl5
French ,es from 400 Splendid
Iiquesi
lists bul ulyl
CNsstar Nulin lie:
nIunder
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1873-11-08

R. rl.I..s N.lnArns.N. torr. r,c,,sns-
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-03-18

The Legislature has passed the bill au.
thorizing the consolation of the Waco
Tap and Northwestern railway with the
Texas Central, and we presume that work
will be commenced now by the Central on
the protected route from Waco to Fort
Worth. That this road will be profitable,
and aid in developing splendid country,
is unnquestioned. The Central is strong
enough to push the work rapidly, and we
believe it will pay sufficient to warrant its
construction without the Central ms listing
on heavy subsidies from the people. How
ever, if the route must be subsidized, it is
eminently to the interests of the people by
this means to assist in building the road.
If this road is extended to Fort Worth, it
will flood the frontier with Immigrants
and aid materially in developing the rich
corn fields Of Erath and the regions ad-
joining in Parker, Hood and johnson
Counties Gal. News.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-03-18

How TO MAKE TowN-Ths following
has been going the rounds for some line,
but it is good enough for occasional pro.
duction:
DO all you can to make the businessl Of
your neighbor q success. Buy everyth ing
you can at home. Advertise your mech an.
les by saying good word for them whsr.
ever you 60. Always be on the alert to
induce new branch Of industry TO locate
in your midst. Judiciously aid every pub.
enterprise that promises to add facilities
to your town as depot ofsupplies. Sup.
port your newspapers by taking them and
ADVERTISING your business through their
columns. If you know an item Of news
that would interest the public, let tho edi
tor know it.-[Ex.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-03-18
Farmers Sons.

Only few Of our children are follew-
ing in our footsteps. The old folks are
left alone. With failing health and in
creasing years many are compelled to Sc
out the homestead, and live in a village,
where il is possible to live alone. Our
young men are showing a great aversion
to honest toll. Often, If they remain on
the farm, they are more interested in fast
horses than in training steers. Others en-.
gage in trihng, undignifed occupations,
such as selling maps, books, patent rights,
OF even clothes pins. They are attracted
by geuteel ways and habits. At the best
they seek commercial adventures, and
through this means sudden and great
riches. Can they not read their fate by
the wrecks ofthousands in the great cities
who attempt the same thing For able
bodied, strong young men to quit the farm
and engage in such triaing pursuits as
have been named, or to attempt where
thousands fail, in city coupation, they
should be ashamed. Whenever labor In
any country is considsred dishonorabls,
the d Dom efthat nation is sealed. Until
the idea prevails thst labor is honorable,
there can be no bright hope before u.s.
When we find a country divided into
small estates and each proprietor labors
with his own hands, we have o happy
people. Under small homesteads grew up
those people before whom the world trem-
bled when they buckled on their swords
the ancient Romans. Look at the large
plantations of the South, with degraded
laborers, and you need not ask the result
Countries are cultivated, not according to
their fertility, but according to their lber-
ty. Agriculture is the basis Of the happi-
ness Of State, and il is the most honora-
BILE, as well as the most ancient Of all pro-
fes sons.-Gen Patrick.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-03-18
NO.,31.
A Fearful Drug.

Memphis Appeal, February IS
The Chief Of Police received the follow.
ang letter yesterday, which contains fear.
ml developments. Here II is:
BALTIMORE, Mn, Feb. 10, 1873.
The Superintendent Of Police, Memphis,
Tenn.
Sir--l would most respect fully call your
altension to the new m edical compound,
known as "Xylol,' that Is now bsing used
In this city for the purpose Of robbery and
murder. The mode Of application 10 by
mixing 1t with the feathers in the pillow,
and, when the warmth Of tho head Is APP
piled to It, II gives of vapors similar in
effect 10 The fumes Of charcoal, and tho
person using II is found dead In tho morn
ing, which gives the monsters who apply
the drug ample OPPORTUNITY to possess
themselves Of the property Of their vic
tins, aud otherwise dispose Of their re.
mains, The drug was tried upon myself
here some time ago by German Jew,
who invited me to sleep in his house. |
escaped his foul designs aud obtained
knowledge of his intentions and manner
Of proceeding by tvifiing circumstances,
the details Of which will not weary you
with, But rs had lately read accounts
Of several persons being missing in this
and your city, | felt in duty bound to in
vesligsts the matter for the benefit Of So
eiety at large, consequently l have dsvot-
ed my leisure hours to II for the past two
years, IND have now acquired q perfect
know ledge Of the drug used, and lose no
time in communicating its name to you,
that you may cause the officers under your
control to put themselves In oommunica.
ton with tho druggists aud keep sys.
TEN Of surveillance over those whs pur-
chase II.
Hoping that you will also cause Q notice
Of the hidden qualities and illegal use Of
this very dangerous drug to be sent 10 tho
police authorities in all the principal
cities throughout The State Of Tsnuss.
see, SO.
remain yours respectfully,
D. NJ. WALSH, NJ. D.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-03-18
DALLAS TEXAS TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 49, 1873

The inability of our true friends
in the Senate to act by atwo-thirds
vote, cripples the friends of reform
and honest government at about
every step The lower House is
bound to the care and can pass any
bill believed to be for tho general
good, but not so in the Senate. The
people must bear these facts in
mind and not expect too much.
If we can give them n round pro.
clnct election law, tho future will
be safe; and feel sure that we
will do this great good.
My bill, setting apart ono half
of tho public domain, on the prin.
ciple of alternate sections, ~ sur.
veyed by railroads or other com.
panlcs, rs n permanent source of
revenue to support public schools,
and relieve the people of taxation
for that purpose, has passed the
House by nearly unanimous
vote, and is now in the Senate.
Selfish spectators may defeat it
there, but | hope not. If passed,
not nero than half tho public lands
in alternate sections, can ever be
appropriated to aid railroads, and
the other alternate half, would 20
to educate the children of the
State. Merry truly,
john HENRY Brown.