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, 1873-02-13
Currency Gold palsts If
price of tho 4lelc 8 per cf'lts
,,stn 4 1,tr trfIYsfre Gf

From the foregoing 1t appears that concurrent
with the rise In gold in tho iirss hall OF January
main relations OF tho Syndicate to above par III
gold, and that since the cloud hos como over tho
;prospocts Of tho Syndicate by tho opposition Of
nes1a aan n te n asa o
gold value Of the new s per cents has declined
again to just what 1t was before tho Syndicate
took hold Of them. This,. Of coursc, does not
5susb az bo 'nss ss beas bss p IN e Y sho%s hat
fhe prices to which they wore ad-
and that for The proHont at least tho now bonds
cannot DO sod at oyer % eepts th H. g9la With III ~
FOR tho1n and that tho profits Of the Syndicate
Fwill probably dwintlle to batweon So 900 900 and
$4,000 600 on the whole job, unless Mr. Boutwell,
s ssn0 to a1F Il ohs sy Ens ss sm
H-2Os," as ho did in the former Syndicate. In tlio
case tho new bonds will not tho Government %
leents IN gold, md tho negotiation of tho S9o9,-
ss9 Rss S'nss sn S aoua sf'' a
ito all the interoet that will bo
saved for two years. Mr. Boutwell, ia al tho
time buying $50 bonds in tho market for cur
chasss ] during tho Inst two years cost an average
of about $3.50 in gold. His whole purchases OF
e2oo, 900 600 OF 5-20 bonds in tho last two years
have only eaved s5oo,o 900 to the Government.
shaving shop to buy tie bonds Of the uoyorn-
mont 1t tho paltry discount Of fifth Of ! per
cent, ho had directed tho surplus funds Of tho
Troaaury to the redemption Of the 6-2os Of 1869,
aud called them in as fast % ho had surplua
funds to redeem them, and at tho same time Of.
ferel the holders Of the 1868 the option Of
taking tho new 5 per cents at soy D9H in
gold, there is not much doubt tlat he could have
objected the exchange Of 300,o0o,00o OF po1
centB for an equal amount Of per cents OF l8o2
at total cost Of not over o. 100000, whereas be
now pays $4,000, 900. The effect OF such q
straightforward policy would have boon much
moro favorable to the credit Of tho Government
aud no would have avoided much OF tho unfavor.
ablo criticism which his association with clqueR
has clicited.
SPECULATION IN GERMANY.
Since tho Franco-prussinn war speculation hat
been the ruling spirit Of the German money
markets, and transactions In stocks Of all kinds
hnve become 30 largo that Prince Bismarck hat
conceived tho idea Of making it q source OF rove
nue., and has recently submitted to tho Commit
teo Of the Federal Council = bill imposing taxo'
on transaotions In stock exchanges.
LOCAL STOCK AND BoND MARKET.
h[easrs. Lunt, Preston j. Kean quote rs follow
, 1873-02-13

OILs-Tha oil trade was reported fair for ths Beason,
being In carbon. Wenako change In quotations:
Carbon, 213S@22e; cxtraasd Oil, 72e No. e7e; No.
SPERM 50 o00510 neata-foot oil. strictly pure, $11o
do EXTRA o5o; do No. 800 bank oil, G8@7oo; straits,
7a@75o elephant oil, CSC turpensinc, s0@82o: mp
PAINTS, COLoRS, AND PuTTf-Trado contluues
to improve and prices for 1nany articles IN the list
arc WORKING f1ru1hr. We quote:
, 1873-02-13

Alao 20 tons bran at a12.00; 10 tons DO at
Gil 60 nil Oh track; 10 tons corn 1non1 at a12.00
at mill, IL toua do at sl1.0oi 10.tons food at
e18.00 At mill. Tl.o following were tho closing
, 1873-02-13

Calumet Nv, bot Flfty-nssh md rfty.sovcnt1, ats,
f. 5aJ It to nllcy, dattcl Feb. 10; confederation.
$2p,233.
il. ia, IN Rosenmcrkol's Lot ~, In Hco 10, 49, H.
dated Fob. o confederation, 81, 100.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

How TO KEEP CoOL.-Our clever friend,
Capt CAMPBELL, an energetic and accomo-
dating business man. pleases us very much
this hot weather, by keeping supply Of ICE
on hand Cor sale. His customers can keep
cool during the summer months, at very little
cost, and find il great advantage TO have ice
so convenient in cases of sickness. Capt.
CAMPBELL is the kind Of business man that
deserves success, and the Cheap Cash Store
in which he is doing business should receive
a liberal support from the citizens of this vi
cinity He consuts the interest Of his crsto-
mers and tries to supply their wants. He
knows the advantage, economy and benefit
to be derived from judicious use Of printers
ink. a merchant who cannot afford to adj
vcrtise, as a rule, cannot afford to sell goods
on small proft-he' s'too hard up-or rath-
err. he is "slow coach on which passengers
cannot ride if they would keep up with the
times. The advertisement of Messrs YER
GER & CAMPBELL will be found elsewhere in
our columns.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19
RATHER WARM.-The thermometer in I,

RATHER WARM.-The thermometer in the
adjoining room to the Recorders Office stands
at 900 on the shady side of the room and on
the sunny side up to 100 degrees. These are
the rooms erected for Recorders Office and Ju-
ry Rooms, and if it is possible to construct
more uncomfortable building either for sum-
mer or winter use, we would like TO sec spec
iiica,ions Of the plan. They are nothing but
''shells," with very small windows, without
blinds or shutters. There was case ofpneu-
monia in each room last winter and Of fever
this summer. The Police Jury, or rather, the
mechanic, who planned and nailed together
this 'shel' must have had the one object in
view, lie uNcoMroRTABLBNEss. Why not
pay out some money on these rooms while so
much is being appropriated for repairs on the
Court House! 1t would look more like bust
ness and evince better Judgment in the
management of eur parochial funds If ap
propriations must be made for such things lie,
them first be made where most needed. But
then, W.. started out in writing about the
weather-whew 'ain't it hot!
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

What is there more mysterious than blush,
that single word or look or thought should
send that inimitable carnation over the cheek
like the soft tint of the summer sunset?
Strange it is, also, that the face only, and that
the human face, is capable of blushing-tha,
the hand or foot does not turn red with mod
esty or shame any more than the glove or
sock that covers them. tits the face that
bears the angels impress; it is the face that is
in heaven. The blush Of modesty that tinted
woman's face when she awoke in Eden's sun.
nv land still fingers with her fair daughters.
They caught it from the tinted rose-for all
the roses were first white, but when Eve
plucked one, the bud seeing her own fail
face, more fair than the flowers, blushed and
cast its reflection on her velvet cheek. The
face is the tablet of the soul, whereon itwrite:
its actions. There, may be traced all the intel
lectual phenomena with confidence amount
ing to a moral certainty If innocence ant
purity lock outward from within, none thu
less do vice, intenperance and debaucher!
make their indelible impression upon it. Id
iocy, rage, cowardice and passion leave theil
traces deeper, even, than the virtues of mod
esty, truth, chastity and hope. Even beaut.
grows moro beautiful from thoughts that aris'
within us.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

Mn. FRANK W. BRoADDUs paid us visit on
yesterday, and visits our town and Parish as
Agent for the popular Pictorial Home Bible,
about the most complete edition of the Sacred
Writings ever yet published with the Old and
New Testaments, apocrypha and concordance,
and nearly 100, 900 marginal references and
readings. We hope that none of our citizens
will fail to secure this valuable Book while
Mr.. BRoADDUs is among us. Specimens Of
the different bindings, and also of the beau,-
iul Engravings, Album, etc., used in this
book, can be seen in Mr.. BIS possession-and
knowing whereof we speak, we can safely
commend him TO the hospitality of our good
citizens as a most worthy and reliable young
gentleman, trusting that he will meet with
great success.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

VISIT TO MsyaoE We paid short visit'o
tho beautiful lite CITY Of Monroe this week.
and were pleased 70 fad il ris.cs 9hcn.X i.S"
from The asheS--,heS greater portion OF Ms bus
mess houses having been recently destroyed
by fire. Fine brick buildings are rapidlyts tax
ing The place Of the old framed houses lately
burned for a distance OF two blocks or more
fronting on DeSiard street. Four or FIVE large
Church cdifices and aJewish Synagogue are
just being completed all brick exec pr two
which are spacious and elegant framed build
generally, seem happily possessed ola local
pride, and evince public spirit, that would
reflect great credit upon any community.
Monroe possesses undoubtedly the most beau
tiiul location for large city any where 10 be
found in the State OF Louisiana, and with
steady continuation Of the Improvements now
going on twill not be very many years before
the vast plain stretching back for miles, and
bordering on Ouachita river, will be covered
Win mapnlllCcill Duiittlns> rOiilt Vi uiS H'oS'
beautiful homes TO be found in the State may
now be seen in this city fronting on Grand
Street which follows the river bank for sever
! al miles in either direction. We found consider
able sickness among the inhabitants, owing,
perhaps, TO the fact that it was very dry, hot
and dusty. As a general thing the town is
very healthy, and no enc nsed hesitate in
choosing home among such a public spirited
and liberal hearted people. We wish them all
continued prosperity in their efforts TO rebuild
| the waste places there made by the free find
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

TIE NICKsByEG CLOTUrN,. Eypo-
RUM, magnificent establishment, on
Washington street, kept by GEO. C..
KRrss Il Co, is the place where you
will find the largest, best and most
complete stock of Clothing in the Hill
CITY. They also keep on hand
LARGO assortment of fine sole leather
trunks, valiscs, satchels, straps, etc
Experienced tailors connected with
the house to make suits to order. Il.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19
BEHIND TIE SCENES IN WASHINGTON

BEHIND THE SCENES IL WAsHIyCToy-Thc
National Publisher Co, of Memphis, Tenn,
has lust issued one of the most remarkable
and interesting books of the day, bearing the
above title.
OF late the whole land has been ringing
with the mos, startling and appalling reports
corruption at Washington-;he highest Off
cials-Men whose names have hitherto been
without stain have been implicated in the
charges, and the press has rung with accusa-
tons and denunciations which have caused
all good citizens, without regard to party, To
fear for the future Of the country. All have
an interest in discovering the truth OF these
reports, and all have an earnest desire to
know more of the practical workings of at
fairs at Washington.
The Author carries MS ''Behind the scenes,
and shows us those features of Washington
life which we all desire to know more about,
but which have been kept secret by interested
parties. He tells a fearful tale of corruption
and immortality in high places, and gives
truthful but appalling history of the Credit
Nobiler Swinde and Investigation, and Con-
gressional Bribery, and presents to us with
grim fidelity to TRUTH the shamely but inter-
esting secret history of the Lobby, with sketch
es of the noted Woman Of The Lobby. 1t is d
sad and terrible story that he tells but one the
people ought 10 know, and we commend the
book 10 our readers as one that Will richly re-
pay rerusak The author tells us about the
hard-worked and poorly-paid employees OF
the departments and gives interesting facts
about the female clerks. Of whom so much
has been said. He explains the intricate and
attractive process of making the money and
bonds of the Government; we explore with
him the magnificent Capitol, and admire the
glorious works of art, the splendid halls and
gorgeous chambers which it contains; we ex-
anime the treasures Of the great Congressional
Library; we are introduced into the White
House, and enabled TO sec life ''Behind the
Scenes there In short we are presented 10
all tina, is interesting, grand, thrilling, admira
bic and curious in the Capital ofthe Nation.
A truthful picture Of life 'Behind the
Scenes in Washington" cannot be Otherwise
than deeplyintcres,ins. The low price a,
which the book is issued, brings it within the
reach of all. and no one who wants TO know
the truth about men and things at Washing
ton, should fail TO read this work.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

SUBSCRIPTION BIBLEs-Wc call special at
tcntion to the advertisers in this issue paper
of"The Popular Family Bible" just offered to
the public tn ough canvassing agents, by the
Continental Bible and Publisher Co., Of ST.
Louis, Mo.
This magnificent edition OF the Bible, con-
rains, in addition to the books Of the Old and
New Testaments and Apocrypha, and nearly
one hundred thousands Marginal references, a
complete Concordance, the Psalms in metre,
complete comprehensive and explanatory
Bible Dictionary, treatise ON the different
6ersons of the Bible, an account of the differ.
ent Jewish sects, exhaustive tabular aids, an
ecdotes of the Bible, Life Of Christ, History of
the Books of the Bible, &c, &c.
1t is impossible to enter into details of the
mass Of extra matter contained in this Bible in
newspaper article; but it is safe to say that
if bought separately the additional matter
alone would cost more than the whole Bible
as here presented.
TIE Bible is illustrated by 81 full page en-.
cravings, and Examinations, besides Ia nearly
full page and several hundred smaller en-
cravings, nearly all entirely new.
The binding and mechanical execution
correspond with the unrivalled character o
the contents, being far superior to anything o
the kind ever before produced in this country
| II. 10
made to order in England, expressly for thi
Bible, and therefore cannot be found in an,
other The illuminations are superb, whi
the Marriage Certificate, Family Record, Al
bum, &c, are truly magnificent. With tn
exception of the Dore Bible, which sells 70
from 500 to 5000, there has never been
Bible published to equal this splendid edition
The publishers will say: "Their object il
its production has been, not only to outstri
all competitor, but to give to ministers, stu
dents, readers, and above all. 70 each Amer
can home, a volume which preserves all tn
chastity of the old text, and encloses with
the same lid, whatever will best to simplil
and explain it, at prices which all can afford.
This is good chance for some enterprisin
!, man or woman, TO get the agency for iii
country. The publishers expect, and we fe,
4 that they are correct 10 sell through agents
A least 500 to 500 in this country, and as the
offer good terms, we advise those who are o,
OF employment, or old agents, TO write to theI
az once.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

A young lady at an evening party some
time ago found it appropos to use the express
sion, "Jortlan Is hard road to travel" but
,hirkingih that to be too vulgar, substituted the
following:
Pcrambnlating progression in pedestrian
excursion, along the far-famcd thorougfare of
fortune cast up by the banks ofthe sparkling
river of Palestine is, indeed, attended with
a heterogeneous conglomeration of unforeseen
difficulties"
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

PIcrrRE GALLERY-By reference to ano,h-
er column it will be seen that Mr.. J. L. SHINE,
Artist. has opened a Picture Gallery in the
Court House, at Rayville, where lie will re-
main about two weeks longer for the purpose
of accommodating those WHO may desire to
get pictures of themselves and families. You
can get four pictures for one dollar; or one of
a larger size for 50 cents. Copying % cents
extra He has on hand n find stock of mate
rial, and some beautiful frames, Call and ex-
anime specimens and give him q trial.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19
THE RICHLAND BEACON.
EOCS!. ETs,7s 8.
Isayyi,se, La. July I'D. 1878.
Religious.

4 TyroS pphvER MEETING, ofthe Royvilie
churches, will ne held evcfy "Wednesday
night.
EPISCOPAL SERvIcE-at New Salem
Church, near Girard, by Rev. Mr.. Miller OIL
the first Sunday of each month.
DIVINE SERyIcE.-The appointments 20
The Bap,is, Church At Rayville, are ,ne Isl
sunday. IN each month.-Rev. +, b. Key
nolds, Pastor.
Preaching at Bethel Baptist Church, al
To- Dennis Mace, Second Sunday OF each
month and the Saturday before by Rev. r..
B. Reynolds.
APPOINTMENTS RAYvrLLE CIRCUIT, NJ. r.
CurRcu SoUTH-First Sunday at Lit'ie
Creek. second Sunday at Girard ii O'Clock
AN. and New Salem, 81 clock p. NJ; ,,ir"
Sunday at Union, and fourth Sunday at kay
will. Rev. J. =. Wright, Pastor IN charge.
pprsnyrERIAy.-Rev ID. A. Campbell will
preach regularly, at Union Church on basKih
RIDGE. in franklin Pa, on the LIST Sabbath IN
each month at RayviIle on the second Sab
bath; at Alto on the third Sabbath at OAK
RIDGE. Norehouse, Pa, on the fourth Sabbath
in each month.
THE RAyyrLLE USIoy SABBATH ScHooL will
meet regularly on each Sabbath morning, at
half mast nine o'clock. Teachers and pupils
will be punctual in assembling at Tie souh''
Of the bell, which will ring ba once. All ue-
nominations are expected cooperate IN the
work, and the co' generally orally 'n Snn' 10
attend. . d. oAiHp' sup "
Jyo. SAUNDERS, Sect'y.
Masonic. Irregular communications OF
RF. Mcclure Lodge No. 20s the 2nd We'd
nesday in each month: -, A.
p. VI. RYAN, W.. NJ.
w. n. Pofrs, Secretary.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19
400 o

ANDY REAM, Of Madison Parish, was at
tackled by an infurated OK in the town Of
Delta, while attempting TO rope him for the
beef market, the other day. But for the pres
cnce Of mind in Mr.. REAM to fall down and
let the OK run over him, he would have been
pitched cup the spout by the enraged ami
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19
W ANTED.

Ne make his HberGl proposition:
Al rho hare any'hiag 10 sell or buy
can let ii be knOrn HYO' The BEACON,
ftrhe small sum of Is cents per line.
Thus tor GO cents you ca" reach
more people III one or tlro days haa
you couId 90 to see IN year.
he rjU do more If yOU 1ctH poy
rs ) per cent. on sale, 3re lciU charge
nothing If y0u do not sell.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

Contractors and mechanics will learn
something to their interest by reference to our
advertising columns to-day. See notice of
sealed proposals for work to be done on the
Court ii ouse, etc.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

THREE DOLLARS and twenty-five cents will
nav for the RICaLAYD BEACON and the South
ERS Argos one year. The ARGUS is one Of
the largest and best newspapers published in
the South Send us the money and well
send you the two papers.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

"LIrERAruRE, ART AND Soss,' i' the title
of new book accompanied by a beautiful
Steel Engraving to each subscriber free
Read the proposition to Agents in another Col
umn. and write to the publishers for further
particulars.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

The VIENNA SENTINEL in the name of
new paper recently started at Vienna, La,
by S. NJ. McCRANIr, Esq. Itpresents very
neat appearance, and has our best wishes for
lis future prosperity and success.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

"LIrTLE boy, can go through this gate to
the riveri' politely inquired fashionably
dressed lady. "Perhaps so; load of hay
wont through this morning." was the horrd
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

"USLEss you give me aid said q beggar
to benevolent lady, "I am afraid | shall
have 10 resort to something which | greatly
dislike to do" The lady handed him dol
Jar. and compassion a,ely asked, "What is it
poor man, that have saved you from? q
Work was the mournfu answer.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

Mas, c. HEwssS keeps splendid Board
ing House, near the Depot, in Monroe, La,
where the traveller will find first class accom-
modations ON more reasonable terms than can
elsewhere be obtained. Remember and make
,hi. your stopping place when you visit that
CITY. and you will come away well pleased.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

AN important notice to taxpayers will be
found among our new advertisements to-day,
in which all property holders Of the Parish
are more CT less interested.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

FIVE girls, neither of them over twenty
years of age, have entered 800 acres of land
in Kansas, and intend to make dairy farm
of it. All but two Of the girls are graduates
of Eastern schools, and two of them are prof.
cient in agricultural chemistry.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19
JOSIAH ALIENS WIFE
HAS WROTE A BOOK

HAS WROTE A BDUN,
in spite Of Josiah determination no, to spend
a cent to hire any one to read it, and her
promise not TO ask it.
With her usual cast-iron determination. she
has put her shoulder blade 10 the wheel, over
come every obstacle, and the Book is made.
$500 a month can be made selling this
book. Address
CONTINENTAL PUB. Co, ST. Louis, Mo.
July 10, 1873. 6m.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19
MORRISON e. FARMER,

AIIOkNINN IT law.
Practice ut EAYVlIIr, Parish of
RlcmLA&p. Also in the Supreme
Court Of Louisiana and in the United
States Courts.
LAND business attended 10 in the
Stale and United States LAHp Or
FlCES.
W. W. Farmer, late District Al
torney. will now devote spccial a'tcn-
lion to the nEFEN>E in criminal eases.
Jan. IL. 1873. ~.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19
Column for Land Sellers.

A PRoPosITIoy-We propose to adveri'e"
land for sale. with this understanding II me
land owner will give price and terms and
if no sale, no charge, and if sale ne VIII
pay us OpeI cent of thcpurchase Price, ont
of the cash payment
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

bArioL.-The Rayville School under
bervision of Mr.. JSo. A. SAUNDERS, will
bn the first day of August, for vacation
bw weeks, and will reopen on the first
h September, 1878. All interested in
ducation of the youth are CO rdially invited
he with this School in Basket Pic Mic on
~ above named Aug. LIST, 1873 in the
. near the School house,
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

some ladies' are 50 economical that they
constantly resort to tightening, TO prevent
waistfulness.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

The receipts from the internal revenue in
the Unite Kingdom of Great Britain for the
Seal year were ELS ,Sos 900 decrease f37o,
900 from the preceedyear.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

II. On Friday, the lith inst, LAW
q SsnlcB, son Of Rev. w. ". Spence,
= about 8 years. He died very suddenly,
- have been informed only being sick a
;sss.
ereaved pryents have our heartfelt
- in the respective losses which
- hnxe susslfned.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

An advertisement will be found in another
column, offering great inducements to Agents
who will undertake the sale ofa new book
written by "Josiah Aliens Wife," and pub
lished by the Continental Publishing Compa-
ny, St. Louis, Mo. Write to the publishers for
terms, etc,
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

900 ACRES wood land, 50 acres dog
NVD wood ridge, some sweei-gun land'
will be sold at 81 80 per acre. on easy terms,
ten miles southeast of Rayvile. For further
particulars apply at this office. mo 226'h)
A Desirable place for small planter i2o
~ acres dog wood ridge land. only miles
from Ravvilie. Sold on easy terms. For
par,iculars enquire at this Office. II.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

A DANDY asked a barber boy il he had ev-
or shaved monkey. "No, sir, answered the
lad, ''but if you will take seat Ill try"
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

NEVER nod to an auctioneer unless you
wish to buy or be sold.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

|ned. On the, 3rd day of July, 1873,
SLss LEE, infant son of A. p. and A.
)anahan, aged months and 26 days
little fellow crawled up to coffee pot,
with boiling hot coffee, and pulled it over
uuself which caused his death.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

Read advertisement of sale to be found IN
another column by the United States Marshal
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19
Richardson's " McEnery,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,

MONROE, IL,
Practice in ;,' tie Parishes OF N,r'h I"ui>i-
ana. IN the supreme Court nj Monroe, 'hr
Federal Courts, and in the Land Olce De-
par'incmt y: the General Government
jan lih, 1873. ly
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

A New YoaK paper announces that by the
recent burning OF an ice-house, twenty thous-
and tons of ice were reduced TO ashes.
Richland beacon., 1873-07-19

THEnE is no fault in poverty, but the minds
that think so are faulty.