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Richland beacon., 1873-11-15
How Negroes Fight at Home.

The Haussas are the most civilized of
the African tribes; and their language,
like French, is cosmopolitan tongue.
They, however, are inordinately fond of
boxing, and in Clapperton's diary the
following account is given of match :
1.-The boxers arrived, attended by two
drums and the whole body of butchers,
| who bere compose the fancy \ ring
was soon formed by the master of the
ceremonies throwing dust on the srec-
tators to make them stand back. The
drummers entered the ring and began
to drum hastily. One of the boxers
followed. He placed himself in an at
titude as if to oppose an antagonist,
and brought his muscles into action,
seemingly to find out that every sinew
was in full force for the approaching
combat: then coming from time to time
to the side of the ring, and presenting
his right arm to the bystanders, he
said: L am hyena | am a lion: |
am able to kill all that oppose me. The
spectators to whom he presented him.
self laid their hands on his shoulder,
repeating: The blessing of God be
upon thee : Thou art hyana; : Thou
art lion He then abandoned the
ring to another, who showed off in the
same manner The right hand and
arms of the pugilists were now bound
with narrow country cloth. beginning
with a fold round the middle finger,
and then passed in many turns round
the fist, the wrist and forearm. After
about twenty had separately gone
through their attitudes of defense and
app 'als to the bystanders. they were
next brought forward by pairs. If they
happened to be friends, they laid their
left breasts together twice, and ex
claimed: I'VE are lions we are
friends = One then left the ring, and
another was brought forward. If the
two dd not recognize one another as
friends the set to Immediately COM
menced. On taking their stations, the
two pugilists first stood at some dis
tance, parrying with the left hand ope,p'
and whenever opportunity offered, strIS-
ing with the right. They generaiiS
aimed at the pit of enc st0nicn anu
under the ribs. whenever they closed,
one seized the others head under bls
arm AMI beat it with his fist. In this
position, with the head in chancery,
they are said sometimes to attempt to
gouge or scoop out one of the ewes
When they break loose they never fail
to give swinging blow with the heel
under the ribs, or sometimes under the
left ear. 1t is these blows which are so
often fatal. The combatants were i'm
mediately separated by my orders, as
they were beginning to lose their tenn
pers. When the sparring-match was
heard of, the girls left their pitchers at
the we'll, the market people threw their
baskets, and all ran to see the fight.
The whole square before my house was
crowded to excess. After six pairs had
gone through several rounds, / ordered
them, to their great satisfaction, the
promised reward, and the multitude
quietly Dispersed.
Richland beacon., 1873-11-15
Anec Totes of Public Men.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.


One day, in fit of abstraction the
juvenile George cut down Bushrod'S
favOrite cherry tree with Il hatchet. His
purpose was to cut-and run.
BIT the old gentleman came sailing
rOund the corner of the barn inst as the
future Father of his Country had
started on the retreat
"Look here, sonny" thundered the
stern old Virginian, "who cut that tree
DOWN"
George reflected moment. There
wasn't another boy or another hatchct
within fifteen miles, Besides, it oc-
cured to him that to be virtuous is to
be happy. Just as Washington senior
turned to go in and get his horsewhip,
our little hero burst into tears, and,
nesting among his fathers coat-tails,
exclaimed: Father, / cannot tell Il lie.
1t mnst have been frost"
my son, my son." stammered the
fond parent as he made pass for his
offspring, "when you get to be first in
war and first in peace, just cover your
back-pay into the treasury, and the
newspaper press will Respect you -
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Early in the war party Of distin-
guished gentlemen from New England
called on Mr.. Lincoln to urge the ap-
pointment of certain Mr.. Brown TO
the post of quartermaster. The presi-
dent, who was amusing himself by
splitting portions of the staircase of the
White House into rails, received them
cordially. They stated their errand in
an earnest but respectful tone, and
calmly awaited his answer. Mr.. Lin
coin, drawing himself mp to his full
height and clapping the spokesman of
the party on the shoulder. began to tell
a story about a dog-fght he once saw in
Kentucky.
BY and by it had gradually grown
dark; several hours had passed away.
and neither dog appeared to get killed
or to gain any advantage over the
other. One by one the party had
dropped out, till the leader twho did
not wish to disturb Mr. Lincoln's hold
on his shoulder was left alone, trying
to conceal yawn and to look inter
ested. Suddenly Mr.. Lincoln, with
that peculiar smile on his countenance
which Mr.. Carpenter can talk about,
but can't paint, remarked, "By the way.
my friend, I'm sorry for Brown, bnt ]
gave that Appointment to the other man
yesterday"
DANIEL WEBSTER.
The following anecdote of the great
Massachusetts, statesman has never be-
fore appeared in print: One day Clay,
Webster and Calhoun met upon the
steps of the capitol. Mr.. Clay ven
tured to remark, in his most afl.'ie
style, that it looked like raip: caii10un Ii
dentlv he took in tLe whole situation at
n glance II vas crisis for Webster.
CarefnlI, laying his thumb behind the
thi.u brass button of his blue coat, he
gazed from out of those cavernous eyes
and grandly uttered these prophetic
words: "No, gentlemen, the American
people will never forsake the constitu-
tion. We shall have fair weather.
And so it proved.-Lippincotfs.
Richland beacon., 1873-11-15

"JoHN PAUL" IN NORTHHAMPTON.-
Northampton is pleasant little place,
of varied historical associations. The
people are fond of playing checkers"
and only drink by medical prescription.
Yesterday, / met Mr.. James wandering
round the streets. In reply to my ques-
tions he said he was looking for a doc
tor; didn't think he was much sick, but
felt as though he had better take some
thing. He invited me to walk along
with him. After strolling about the
town for the better part of the after
noon, we came to store where an es-
cutcheon bore the inscription "Todd's."
Mr.. James stepped in and said he
wanted one. Mr.. Cbilds leaned over
the counter and said, "You want
what?" "a tod" said Mr.. James.
"Will an Index Rerum suit you?' said
Mr.. Childs. eff it's square drink it
will" said Mr.. James. Mr.. Childs
handed the thing down from a shelf,
and it proved to be square book. Mr..
James had heard of cocculus indicus as
an ingredient in liquors, and evidently
got Index Rerum mixed up with the
other drug. The "Todds" of the sign
turned out to be books by the late Rev.
DIR. John Todd, who, from tie number
of his works, might, indeed have been
christened le-John Todd. But bis Iu-
dex Rerum" is an excellent book for
any man to have who ever has fac-1-5a
arrange. And Mrs. Paul says il is tz'u"
e~write down household recipes
Richland beacon., 1873-11-15

The YELLOW FEVER IN SHREVEPORT.
After temporary suspension caused by
the sickness of every member OF the
editorial, reportorial and mechanical
force, the Shreveport Telegram resumed
publication on the 2Oth. OF the ravages
of the pestilence, it says: "Out of a
population of about 1000 remaining in
Shreveport when the yellow fever was
declared epidemic, at least 100 have
gone to their last home, numbered
among whom were many of our bright
est, most upright and intelligent citi-
zens; yet, notwithstanding our sore
affections, we look forward to a bright
and prosperous future. The sad ex-
periences of the past have taught us to
realize that zone touch of nature makes
all the world kim and also that the
laws of nature, so imperatively and
plainly marked out, cannot be violated
with IMMUNITY. This indicates total
mortality OF IL per cent. appalling
record.
Richland beacon., 1873-11-15

Quite an interesting gentleman is
Said Pasha. viceroy of Egypt. lie
speaks French and English, dreeet ''e
a christian, and has four wlVes al"
largely populated female exposition, IN
which he holds a season ticket. With
an income of S11o, 600. 900 he live: Som,
Richland beacon., 1873-11-15
A Powerful Indian Tribe.

The SiOux-Or, as they call them
selves, the Dakota-tribe of Indians,
are, according to n writer in the Chicago
Tribune, by far the most powerful and
numerous nation of savages on the
American continent. For centuries past
they have lorded it over the whole of
the northwestern portion of the United
States, being near the head-waters of
the Mississippi river, and along a great
portion of the Missouri. They have
been, and are, the lords of the plains,
and every man and animal that has
passed through their country for ages
past has done so only with their per-
mission. They are brave, hardy, and
warlike. and able to bring into the field
such numbers of men as to overawe
their weaker neighbors, and keep them
in the proper degree of subsection. The
Sioux nation, as a whole. numbers about
forty thousand souls. They occupy an
immense extent of country, and are
able, upon occasion, to bring into the
field more than three thousand war
riors. For years past they have die.
tated their own terms to both white and
red men, and have declared their lnten-
ton to continue such a course in the
future. The members OF this tribe are
personally brave, and all men are tram
cd soldiers and hunters. They make
no concealment of their supposed ability
to whip the people of the United States
whenever and wherever they are SO
minded, and point to the various battles
in which they have beaten the whites in
proof of this assertion. Their AFRO
gance is almost beyond belief. They
consider it great feat to kill small
number of soldiers but the crowning
glory of their lives is to kill few aged
and helpless women. After having
bu chered some whites, or their red
neighbors, they glOrify themselves for
many days, holding the scalps of white
women up to all kinds of mockery and
derision, and painting themselves mp
until they look like the veriest tiends
on earth, which they are.
Richland beacon., 1873-11-15
COMING AND GOING.

DIR. :. T. CLARK.
Winds, to-day, from yonder ilacs, blowing through
my open door,
Bore their fragrance to baby who had never
breathed bsfurc.
But the dear old man who knew them, just as
fresh and purple then,
Seventy years ago, now, Will never, never breathe
again
One was going up TO heaven as the other came to
earth:
And the mortals and immortals each made record
of birth,
As two souIs. upon the boundary which divides that
world from this,
Met aud parted in the melting of first and last
sweet kiss
With weary wall of welcome saw the little child
the day,
With song Of praise triumphant passed the ratr-
arch away
All the same-the cratlled chcrub, or the puisclcss
coflhed cold
Life and death alike are angcli and the messengers
of Godi
Richland beacon., 1873-11-15

A youth who va, taking an airing
in the country, tried to amuse himself
bv qnizzing IN old fareer about his
bald head, but was exGnguished by the
old man, who solsmniy remarked,
'sYoung man, when my head gets ~
soft - yours, can raiss,hsix to -. =
Richland beacon., 1873-11-15
Duck Hunting Extraordinary.

The manner in which the gentle duck
is beguiled with amateur hunters is
enough to fill that much-wanted biped
with disgust at the remorseless greed
of mln. A Minnesota youth, finding
the ducks on Rice lake too wary to wait
until they were shot, determined to re-
sort to other means to obtain enough
for the family Sunday dinner. He Sc
lected pumpkin, cut hole Ill it, re-
moved the inter or, and carried it to the
shore of the lake, where, divesting him
self of his clothing and placing the
pumpkin over his head. he waded in
among the rice where the ducks were
feeding. In short time the chief duck
approached to reconnoiter, and seeing
nothing more formidable than a juicy
and toOthsome pumpkin he signaled his
companions, and they advanced in or
der to feast upon the fortunate windfall.
While on their way toward the banquet
they were surprised by seeing the chief
duck suddenly dive under the water,
feet foremost, and failing to come mp.
Another duck took upon itself the office
of scout in order to investigate the
cause of this strange proceeding, and in
turn made q back semersault with sur
prising rapidity, and was seen no more.
Duck number three, who followed, went
down tail feathers first with a scream
and despairing fiuttering of its pin
ions, and also neglected to come back
and tell what the matter was. The re-
mainder of the bereaved flock took to
flight with terror depicted upon their
countenances, and doubtless with n
firm conviction that there was a mystic
ry connected with pumpkins that no
duck can find ont. That Minnesota
youth had his Sunday dinner, but he
got il in a very unsportmanlike manner.
Richland beacon., 1873-11-15

Advertisements inserted at the rate OF fl.oo per
square for the first insertion and IS cents for each
-ubsequent one. Ten lines or less CONSTITUTE
square.
gs- Professional Cards, 5000 per annum; for
six months. Sl2.ju Ia ADVANCE.
Richland beacon., 1873-11-15

Great Salt AXE in Utah is not quite
the Dead sea, in which no living thing
can exist, that it has generally been con-
sidered. A naturalist in Prof. Hayden's
expedition has found its safest portions
swarming with l:ttle crustacean. which
appears to be identical with the Europe
an brine shrimp. This little creature,
which is one of the most highly organi-
zed of the lower crustacea, Is common
ly found in the strong brine OF the salt
pans established on the European
coasts. From the presence of gulls
and pelicans about the lake, 1T is also
suspected that fishes may exist in its
briny waters.
Richland beacon., 1873-11-15

Most people drift. To do this is easy.
II costs neither thought nor efoz\ Qp
the other hapd. 70 rssief -
muek ha1a&
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J. Bumgardner's cid Rye Whiskey.

It having come to the knowledge Of the pro-
prietors of the above celebrated brand that IN
scrupulous parties are travelling through the
State representing themselves as the manutac-
turers of the only genuine Bumgsrdner Whis-
key, and seeking to sell their inferior goods on
the reputation Of ~. Bumgardner," the public
is hereby informed that we are its SOLE MAN,
UFACTURERS AND PROPRIETORS and
that NO ONE ELSE HAS THE LEAST
SHADOW OF A CLAIM TO ITS REPUTA-
TON. The above brand is protected against
infringement by letters patent, No. i50O issued
visions will be prosecuted to the full extent Of
the law SEND YOUR ORDERS DIRECT.
j. BUMGARDNER 81 SONS,
nov Him Stsunton, Virginia.
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STEE.M BO.R rs.

OFFICE POTOMAC FERRY CO.,
" Washington, October 81, 1873:
From November LIST until further notice tho
Fer Ferry bqHt s9tTsS1 w AS LIN ::
lows: LEAVE ALEXANDRIA at 6:45 s.
p p m. Leave WAsHINGToN at J. S, 8, 10
and II a. m., II M, and l, 2,3, T. Sand 6. 80 pm
S. 5. HOWIbON, President
S. GEDNaY, Gen. Supt. oct 9l-2w
er~~ WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA
'-<' POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.
The fast and commodious steamer PILOT
BOY, Captain Fields, will make regular SEMI
WEEKLY TRIPS from Washington and AL
exandria TO Cone river and the River Landings
Leave Washington EVERY TU ESDAY and
FRIDAY ut O'Clock Il. H., and Alexandria at
7:30 O clock q. m.
Returning reaches Alexandria EVERY
WEDNESDAY and SUNDAY at 6p. m:
Superior accommodations for freight and pas
sengers For information apply to
sep % No. 4 South wharves.
CLYDE's STEAM LINES
PHILADELPHIA A;os F5SvlDrNoB AND
Steamers leave Alexandria EVERY TUES
DAY and SATURDAY,, at u o'clock m.
Leave Philadelphia EVERY TUES I>sms
DAY and 5 A T u d I, fromsn1ahhsslSas
Pier No N forth Wharvcs, at y O'Clock NJ
This line connects at Alexandria with the o.,
A. il N. and w. s o. K. Rs, snG at Philadel-
phia with the new and popular Iron Line for
Providence and Boston.
Freight forwarded with promptness and care,
free of commissions
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia, and
no Wharfage III Boston. Through to Boston in
sixty-fve hours. Through rates and through
bills of lading given Insurance guaranteed at
less than usual rates
Agents
F. A. REED, Alexandria.
VIM. P. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia.
GEO. +. HYDE, Georgetown, D. G.
ia 21-tt
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Alexandria rs and virginians visitir &
Washington will find SULLlVAN'S on 18th
easiest, auietest, best served and most accommo-
da,ing' place in the city for lunch or refresh,
ments Visitors to the theatres at night will find
special arrangements made for them. Kcmem-
Der, l4th street, just north Of the Telegraph Of
fee The best liquors and cigars in the city.
Wsshington nov 27-2aw3W
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EROCE REESs
CAMUEL j. REED,

Dealer in Choice
FAMILY GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
No. IA South Fairfax street, and
No. q Market, cor. Fairfax and Cameron SITS,
Has on hand at all times afull supply OF choice
MEATS, consisting of all kinds of Meats, Sau-
sage Meat, Smoked Sausage, Mince Meat. Pure
Leaf Lard put up in small packages expressly
for family u e by himself, with good supply OF
Prime Family Bacon, Hams, Breasts and Jows.
with Spiced Beef Rounds-sll of my, own curing.
Also Rsisins, Currants, Citron, &c, together
weekly For sale at Lowest prices for cash. .
OS-tf
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THE GAZETTE.
TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER q

SCENES IN COURT HoUsE.-A special to
tho Louisville Courier Journal FROM Danvllle,
ky., gives the following particulars OF tragedy
which occurred at Harrodsburg on last Thurs
day evening. The trial Of a lawsuit, IN which
2. 3. Thompson was the principal on one side
and Theodore Davies, ST., 90 the other, was 10
progress, and each principal was attended dur
ing the whole trial by his sons fully armed.
At the conclusion Of the testimony, while the
lawyers were preparing their instructions pre-
paratory to commencing the argument, son
of Thompson and son of Davies moved to-
ward the door. They were followed by all
the others, and 10 moment the firing COM
merccd, by which party is not known. Many
shots were fired, and Theodore Davies and his
son Lane were killed, and Theodore Davies r.,
MORALLY wounded, and has since died. 7. 5.
Thompson, ST., and his two sons we're slightly
wounded Caldwell Davies escaped unhurt.
DEFAULTING RAILWAYS. The Commercial
and Financial Chronicle has prepared detail
ed list of all the railroad companies 10 the Uni
ted States, ffty-four in number, now 10 default
for non payment Of interest on their bonds.
The total Of the bonds so neglected counts up
SPIT, 959,3 81, which is about thirteen per cent.
Of the whole amount of railroad bonds out
standing 10 the country, viz: 81, 100, 900, OOO.
This list does not include roads that have al
ready been sold out under foreclosure and pass
ed into new hands, nor those that have recently
been embarrassed in their finances but whose
interest not having since fallen due are not IN
default.
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REEN'S NOTION HOU S +
REAL HAIR.
S3.1OO WORTH OF REAL HAIR
HAIR GOODS.

w Il L ( S A L A D I D.
Daily additions to stock. Manufactured into
any design required by a large corps OF mar
workers, who are in full view Of al CUSTOMERS
Hair wholesaed at prices as low rs any import
ing house in the country. No extra charge '"r
special colors Grey Hair at Is per ct: less IMAM
any house in the country. Hair Conlbings InsG g;
into beautiful Switches, Braids, Curis, fuIs,
Frizzes, &c, and if the work is not satisfactory
no charge will be made. Goods sold or work
done here kept in order for five years which Il
an inducemcnt offered by no other house IN .;
istance. Hair Goods mailed to any point IN Tue
United States, postage paid, from
GREENS NOTION HOUSE,
10 1b rs King street
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RAILROADS..
(IIASR. CITY, VA. MIDLAND l. GREAT
w SOUTHERN r. r


On and after TUESDAY, November IS 1872
ONE DAILY PASSENGE TRAIN will nm nm
between WASHINGTON and LYNCHBURG
making good connections between New Yort
and New Orleans, and with the Chesapeake md
Ohio Railroad to Richmond. Staunton and the
Great West.
Leave Washington daily at 7 8. M, Alexsn-
1ria al $50 a. M, and arrive at Lyrchburg ~
1850 D. M, connecting Southwark.
Leave Lynchburg at $40 a. H.. arrive at AL.
exandra 1t p. IN, and at Washington ct t.: %
D. M, with connections North and West
For MANASSAS DIVISION leave Washington
daily excepting Sunday with main line train
1T zoo g. m, and Alexandria at $50 a, m
Leave Manassas Junction st 800 a. m
and arrive at Strasburg at 1915 p M, MAXIM
close connection with the Baltimore and Ohioo
line to Harrisonburg and Staunton westward
and to Winchester, Harper's Ferry, &C., essh
ward.
Returning leave Strasburg at Ito p. m, and
arrive at Manassas at AIS p. M, connecting with
northb ound mail train to Alexandria and the
earliest trains to Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York.
Through tickets and baggage checked to all
prominent points.
j. VI. BROADUS,
nov LIFT General Ticket Agt.
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Nattans' Crystal Discovery

Restores the color and growth of the hair posi-
lively in few days strengthens the roots, makes
an excellent dressing, soiling neither clothes nor
scalp; but gives the scalp a pure and clearly
look, removing all dandruff and scurEharmles
n-speedy-approved by physicians
economical-large bottles one dollar. Sold in
Alexandria by WAKEFIELD s. HALL.
ARTHUR NATTANS, Proprietor,
oct 20-eo1y Washington, u. Z.
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Special Notice.

GENTS EXTRA FINE BOOTS s. SHOES.
We have just received fresh supply of Gents
extra fine, hand-sewed Boots and Shoes, and
Slippers of every description, which we unhesi-
tatngly recommend to be the very best on sale
in the city. w. B. WADDEY,
oct2 "a King street.
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nov LIT
WASHINGTON & OHIO RAILROAD
9H M M Co. ssszzzx5 5 5;zsEs.zss5 GGsa

WINTER ARRANGEMENT BEGINNING
NOVEMBER 10, 1873,
The mail train will leave Washington at 81.
m. and Alexandria at $40 a. m. daily except
Sunday pass Leesburg going westwsrl at ll.2j
n. M. arrive at Hamilton at ll:45 u. m. Leave
Hamilton at l2:45 p. m, pass Leesburg going
eastward at l:!O p. M, arrive at Alexandria a.
3:l5 p. m, and Washington at $50 p. m.
The accommodation train will leave Washing
ton at q p. m. aid Alexandria at 4:l0 p. m. daily
except Sunday, and arrive at Leesburg at & 3
p. m. Leave Leesburg d. q D. nj and arrive At
Alexandria at SIS, and w ashington at $50 Il. H.
EsE Passengers from Washington will take
the Washington and Ohio cas- at the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad station at a. m. and 1 j..
M, and go through without change of cars
The 9. 10 a. N. train from Alexandria and u. IS
p. m. train from Hamilton connect at Hamilton
with Kemp's Daily Line 1T Coaches for Purcell.
vile, Snickersville, Berryvi!le and Winchester;
also with Reamers Line Of Coaches, which leave
Leesburg daily for Aide and Middleburg.
Communication tickets, 3 cts. per mile
Annual tickets, $50.
r. II. HAVENER,
nov l2-tf General Ticket AyerL
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NEW EXPRESS LINE OF STEAMERS
TO
PHILA d Z r. H Ia.
SPECIAL NOTlCE-Owing to the destruc-
ton of the Chesapeake and Delaware <csTss
Cansi by the recent disastrous food, theszzats==s
regular steamers of this line will be for the pre-
sent withdrawn, aid their places supplied by the
STEAMSHIP EMPIRE,
running outside, which will leave Philadelphia
EVERY SATURDAY and Alexandria EVE
RY TUESDAY,.
"a REED, Agent,
aug 26 No 6 South wharves