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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-08-29

READING ALOUD-We think 1t
much to be regretted that this charm
ing accomplishment of realing aloud
is not more cultivated by ladies.
But. to read well, certain amount
of study is requisite; first of all, it is
necessary to acquire a habit OF sus-
tanning the voice; then, one must
learn to modulate the tones, to attend
TO punctuation, and above all, the
reader must have fair appreciation
of the authors meaning. This in
wolves q study of English literature
which is sadly needed by most young
ladies who are supposed to have
finished their education. 1t is i'm
possibic to estimate sufficiently the
Importance of reading aloud IN the
family circle. Children are wonder
fully impressed by hearing poetry
their tastes are formed. and then
minds stored with knowledge, ofteI
beyond their years, if they have beer
brought up where the English classic
are read and talked aloud. And II
after life, how often amidst tu'mo'
and trouble, some scrap Of poetry o
prose comes back To us in the tone
in which We heard it read. Som
noble scntimeni-some pure thnn@l
lis thus forever t-SoOciated with u
tender grace Of day that Is dead
and with "thc sou'd of n voice th;
, is STILL
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-08-29
Inc Niit.

1t is astonishing to sec how we'll a
man may live on a small income, who
has handy and industrious wife.
Some men live and make far better
appearance on six or eight dollars a
week, than others do on fifteen or
eighteen dollars. The man does his
part well, but his wife is good for
nothing. She will even npbraid her
husband for not living in as good
style as his neighbor, while the fault
is entirely her own. His neighbor
has neat, capable and industrious
wife, and that makes the difference.
His wife, on the other hand, Is a
whirlpool, into which a great many
silver cups might be thrown. and the
appearance of the water would remain
unchanged. No Nj .holas, the diver
is there to restore the wasted treasure
1t is only an insult for such a woman
to talk to her husband about her low
and devotion
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-08-29
Beauty and Brains.

Men do not care for brains in excess
in women. They like u sympathetic
intellect which can follow them. and
seize their thoughts as quickly as they
are uttered, but they do not much
care for any clear or special knowl-
edge; and even the most philosOphic
among tfem would rather not he set
right in classical quotation, and astro-
nOmical calculation. or the eXac; bear
ing of Il political question by lovely
being in tarlatahc whom he was gra-
ciouSlv unbending to instruct. Meth
er do they want anything strongmind-
ed. TO most men, indeed, tie fcmi-
nine strong. mindcdnc>S that can dis
cuss immoral problems without blush
ing, and de>pi,c religions ob,crvanccs
as usual only to weak souls. is a oual
ity as unwomanlv as Il well developed
biceps, or huge fist, would he. Itis
sympathy, not antagonism it is COM
paiionionship, not rivalry, still less
supremacy, that they like in women;
and some women with brains as well
as learning-for the two are not the
same thing-understand this. 9th
ers. enthusiasts for tho freedom Of
thought and intellectual rights, ignore
the truth deGantly, and meet their re-
ward. Men shrink from them. Even
clever men, able to meet them on their
own ground, DO not feel drawn to
them, while all but high class minds
are dwarfed and humiliated by their
moral courage. And this is what no
man likes to feel in the presence of
woman; and, because of her superior
ity. But the brains most useful to
woman, and most benefiting their
work in life, are those which show
themselves in common sense, in good
judgment, and that kind of patient
courage which enables then to bear
small crosses and great trials alike
with dignity and good temper. Mere
intellectual culture, however valuable
it may be of itself, does not reach to
the nome, anu noi ""J y. -
her domestic life the best test Of her
faculties, mere intellectual culture
does not help in this, and in fact, often
a hindrance rather than help.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-08-29
The Power of the Tongue.

It is talk which initiates all our
ends; to love, to friendship, it is al
most always the tongue which is the
gateway. The preservation OF q
Young woman from the pursuit OF a
mad bull, or the rescue OF O fellow
creature from drowning, are opportu-
mites that do not take place in real
life so often as in novels. The manly,
vet conciliatory expression of an opln-
ion, the eloquent eulogy of a pursuit,
or the witty defense of a pastimc in
short. few well chosen words. well
spoken, upon any subject, form the
best introduction to our fellow crea,
lures. and do more to attract them to
us than any natural advantage, except
indeed the personal beauty of a wo
man. 1t is the knowledge of the pow
er of this latter charm which makes
prettv women commonly such foo'isi
takers. They have only to show
their faces to win at once, not onl.
the audience of the wise and witty
but (supposing at least they are OF tn
masculine gender) the .se and witt
themselves. Why, tnen, they argue
: should we cultivate the power
speech, when our eyes and lips al
m ore eloquent than others tongues
A question, however difficult it ma
be to answer now convincingly,
which they will one day receive te
ri5lv conclusive reply. Tue goo
looks of a man, us squirting WIKI
> sa&d, only avail with a woman, again
y one better skilled in the art
conversation, for the first quarter
} an hour; and with one of his oV
l. sex, it may be added for consider
IL blv less space o: time. 1t was not
," his pretty spots an gorgeous sea
~ that the serpent persuaded Eve
Is by the flicker of his forkcd tongue.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-08-29
POmerOy'S Prize Grange Poem.
The following beautiful Poem gained
the prize, recently offered by Brick
Pomcroy, for the best grange poem
Farmer John to his Brother.
RY II y. REED.

The toll Of the week Is ended, and my team
Is now N feed,
Laura her work lia- finished and now sits
down to read.
Our home Is very quie', the children are all
As wri'c this homcy letter 20 the Brother
love best
have much -ha,s new 10 tell you, do NOT
think IT srraue"
To learn by tins br, Of writing I'm Master of
Grange,
lis true, 10 secret Societies op+o-.i W
always been.
Bur this was before the good of cooperation
Id seen.
We meet once a fortnight, now M Pomona
Hail.
As we call the furnished upper rooms IN the
house of farmer B,lI:
Some forty of us farmers, who there can take
our wives
And 10y work and conversation harmonize
our lives.
We ask each o,hcr questions III a ,ocial. Kind.
ly vein.
Learn how TO lessen taxes and increase the
yield Of grain;
To white down our troubles TO build up for
us PyS;
To beau'iiy our farmer homc,-educate our
girls and boys
We look in each others fmes-wc grasp each
Others hands.
As farmers and as neigh3o:s. we protect
each others lands
We warcl, each other larlb> from dogs and
wolves that prowl,
Aud as Patrons vote together while the
politicians howl
We agree no moIe ~ listen 10 the grand
spread-eaglc speech
OF the ring and monopoly agent, who takes
all IN his reach.
We are learning to live in harmony, aud as
flowers from the sol
Grow 10 meet the sunlight. 50 we re growing
up TO God.
Our home is now far happier than e'cr it was
before
Again the blooms on Laura cheek, as in the
days 9f yOre.
Our house is better furnished Than it was
when you were here
For cooperation a profit left for all Of us last
year.
Our neighbors now call socially when comes
the eveniide,
As peace, friendship, prosperity, does with us
now abide.
This letter tells the story, 20, brother, think
s,v,uua
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-08-29

the conflict comes, as come it must
it could hardly be avcrted--let them
he the first to suffer could pardon
the negro, but the carpet-baggcr, no,
never! They are enlightened, and
know the consequences Of their acts ;
the poor benighted negro is moved by
instincts and to some extent is not
responsible only as the willing dupe
of designing knaves. We often hear
of the negroes threats Of waging a
war Of determination against the
whites, beginning at the cradle, ex-
cept the pretty young white women
whom they mean to save for their
seraelios'. Further their sweat and
labor paid for all the property in the
South and they intend to have it. |
will take this occasion to say to Cufiv
and Sambo, and especially to their
pale-faced leaders, that nobody is
afraid; although they be wards of
the Nation, when it comes to exter-
minating and taking possession, it
cannot protect them; that we are
ready at moments notice and will
mix the question of determination and
possession with them. As TO that in-
famous civil rights bill, we propose to
stop that right where it is
Yours Respectfully,
RED CHEF.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-08-29

TRON this date no act OF any hir" VIII -
recorded that is handed INTO me W.
dcr's Office, unless the fee for recorua"I
company the same. A great many ~, nav a. y
handed in deeds with the promise 10 pay ~ =
day or two aud it has been year OF wv" '''.. ;s
no pay yet. |, is true that the a'l'ou. "",Io = :
small, bu, one dollar each from ''o Peoro - -
some money. 1t is easier Tor any Que ~ ~
r,,se from one to five dollars o'an ~. ,ie "
do wi,hou, $500 or more, ana necessary 'oiu.r
me to this plan. So from 'h'S ua'e ,,o Az ~.
he recorded until the Recorder 'ec Is Z"
ranged.
March 18th, 1873. >.,,,y
WILEY ?. MANGHAM,
,o,7.,r Recorder Richland Parish.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-08-29

THE Louisville Conrier-.I Iournal
saws: There will never be any peace
for Louisiana while her present rulers
remain in power. Unless Gov. Mel
iory can find some means lay which
he nav Danish the entire white popu-
Iation Of the State, ne i likely to meet
a good deal of such opposition as that
which took such formidable shape
in s.. Martin yesterday. y govern
ment such as that "f which he Is tho
heal would not lie tolerated sly
month, IL a No..hcr: Slh,"
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-08-29
CHARLES II. MORRISON, WILLIAM FARMER
MORRISON & FARMER,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,

Monroe, LOUISIANA.
Will personally attend the terms oil
the District Courts at RAYvIL b.
Richland Parish, Winnsborough'
Franklin Parish, and Bastrop, More
house Parish. Special contra cts can
he made with them to attend TO sue
cession cases in the Parish Courts
They will take claims for collection
in any Parish in Louisiana, with the
privilege of managing same IN con,
nection with resident attorneys, ana
will attend to business in the State
and United States Land Offices.
They also practice in the Supreme,
Court of Louisiana and in 'he h''eo
States Courts. Jan ., 49, ~
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-08-29
The White Man Does
Injare the 4'lack n!

The white men OF the southern
States, in banding themselves togeth7l
er on the race line" do not wish 10
iniutc the black man in any shape or
form. We do it for his as well as
our 'own benefit, and because they
havt driven us TO it by banding them
sci, fs together and voting solidly
against every man we nominate,
whether he 5e Democrat, COnscrva-
tive or Republican. They have done
this in every election since the ballot
was placed in their hands. Stick TO
YOUR race and color" has been their
rallying cry in every election, and
especially where they were in tho
majority. This they have been urged
to do by the thieving white villains
who went with them in order to get
office, and with whom they have
divided the spoils. They have never, z
for one moment, discussed the merits
Of the candidates seeking their votes.
but have voted the ticket from top To
bottom, though it frequently contained
the names of notorious thieves, and
men who could neither read nor write.
Occasionally a colored man was found
who preferred voting for an honest
man on the opposition ticket, but he
was afraid to do so openly, and if he
did he was ostracised insulted and
abused. Such colored men we wish
90 see protected, patronized and aided
by thdtwhite people on all occasions,
and they will be so protected and
aided by the White Mans Party.
When the whites get control of the
State government, they will not fol-
low the mean and contemplate ex-
ample of the negroes and carpet.bag-
gers, by passing laws to break down
their papers, and rob them of their
hard earnings, but they will pass
laws to bear on all alike-to benefit
the black man as well as the white
mar. 4
Iofctu II Il iiUu a., ":,u ..v, to0
cent the consequences. There is b..
two States in the Union where they>
have majority, and they ought I
have had more sense than to draw
the color line, knowing that the
whites of the entire States number
five to their one. Their course has
not only arrayed the whites of the
south against them, but their friends
in the north are rapidly deserting
them, and unless they change their
course very soon the people of the
north will favor their disfranchise-
ment. Already the Radical Congress
has passed law to prevent them
from sitting on jurics in the Federal
Courts, and of course Congress can
no. now object 20 the States passing
laws to prohibit them from sitting ON
juries in the State Courts. This most
of the States will be sure 20 do for
self protection, unless the colored peo-
pie show a geater disposition to obey
the laws and do their duty. The
next move will be to require n
. property and educational qualification
for voters, and that will virtually dis
franchise the colored people, and they
l will have 40 one but themselves and
their carpet bag friends to blame FOL
It it. Even Grant himself is limiting al
d this, as the only means of redeem'n2
e South Carolina, " here negroes have
!" had full sway for years, and hav'
% bankrup,ed the entire State -Erd'
g don Rcl"btiro".
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-08-29
LAND FOR SALE.

A BOUT 100 acres Of land situated IN
~ Caldwell Parish, La, about 90 acres oI
.nnl land under fence or cleared, one dwc,-
ling and other ont houses, on the west oahk
or Bocuf River, all susceptible OF beng cum
va,ed Will he sold for $1,000 cash. OF
ST 800 with one third cash. and one anu TWO
wears on deferred payments, with per GEM
per annum from date of sale, with mortgage
retained. One mile and half from eooo
saw and grist mill and II miles from Coium'
bia. For further particulars apply to
WILEY p. MANGHAM,
Jan. 81, lS7l. II kayVlhe' i''.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-08-29

for the present, a, Icast' IN o''"rafc"'I'.
R,chland would respectfully announce !" III"
citizens and planters OF the same 'h'' nc WI,
execute any mill repairing, dressing OF ''''
rocks, Of any and all descriptions, al shor' no,
,icc. Also repair clocks when the gear uocs
no, assume too much the make ana WORK W
watches. All work guaranteed 10 give S','S
c,c,;o, or nn nav. Can be found three miles
South east of Alto.
May II, 70. tm. WM H. h''h'-'"'
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-08-29

BUSTED, a.. notorious United
Stat, District . ldgc of Alabama, Is
irving to enforce the Civil lights
Bill with pistols. a negro c,Ts led
out of the ladies car, on al .'bama
railroad, bv the Conductor, AID soon
returned with others, led b, l>us'crd,
with drawn pistol, and took posses
sion If the car \ .'"',t tnitct
S,a,c. JUDGE u>s IN
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TIT. H.. II. 1UAASD
RAYVlLLE, la,

~ Mn l. \ Polk. in Rayville. Except
in urgent cases. he will not leave nd! ''''
before o'clock A. VI.
Any calls from Girard and vich''y oy l'''i
or otherwise will be promptly attcnde" TO-
iun27-
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-08-29

"Go FOR it while it's hot" was the
exbortation of a rural youth to his
lady.love, as be handed her foaming
ia, Of soda. she went l9I i
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-08-29
DR. d. H. PErTIT'
PHYSICIAN Il SURGEON.
RayViIle. Ia.


Where | will always be found when not pro-
frS>ionally engaged. Orders left on my slate
will receive prompt attention.
Thankful for the liberal patronage hereto
fore extended 10 me, | will continue 10 prac-
tce my profession in all its branches. Special
attention given TO chronic diseases
Medical Examiner for Carolina Southern
Life and Life Association of America.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-08-29

1Rn ACRES OF GOOD LAND FOR
UO SALE. only four miles from Ray
vIlle. Good comfortable Cabins and good
water, abou, thirty or forty acres cleared, and
there is good cypress brake on it,
Terms-Sl2 per acre; one-haIf cash, and
one to two years on deferred payment
Nearly all Of the above land is above over
flow--a dog wood rdge-and fine range for
stock. IL is only one mile from Bee Bayou
Station Oh the ~ L. 4 +. r. X.
For further particulars apply to
WILEY L. MANGHAM,
Feb. 2i-f Rayvllc, La.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-08-29

OnA0 Acres of land sold to suit purcha-
LOOO sers. All in the woods. FOR
particulars apply at this office. II.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-08-29

nNE Halfinterest in a large body of land,
~ bu, will be sold in lots to suit purchasers
For particulars apply N this office. II.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-08-29

TRAINING OF CHiLDREN.-Iet chill
drcn grow. Give them time for slow
and natural development. Give them
freedom and liberty in things not pos
itivcly and permanently hurtfui -
What matter if all their daily behav-
ior is not quite pleasant or perfect, IL
they show Improvement and progress!
Sow good seed, anxious parent,
va,e with care, but wait patiently for
harvest if YOU wish good fruit NSup-
pose child does not sit as ,sAight
as ra Irod at the table; suppose a
cup qratmbler does slip throu. eN's
li,,l, fingers, the food delugee u
goHt.ct smashs:, and the table, 9p-
ruineu-do not locf cross, and u k
ont with reproof Of Nhat>was unin-
.onded as if it were a w<Eul 'wroDg
Did you never let a glass g.. !'thror'
your fingers? 8 Instead Of Slr' -
child away . anger, or W;
irg wordS, any net be 49, r"f, you'
to to '5T' 5ET''e,ioVr> .,husins,ic
h 'foJ The Ta', ~
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-08-29
Column for Land Sellers.

200 acREs waaa ass w%g@ "o wsss se sS'S' n"i
wall be sold at $! so per acre. on easy terms,
ten miles southeast of RayviIIe. For further
particulars apply at tins office. (no. 226.u)
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-08-29
Glass Goods.

DRtNDY FRUITS. sanr"-' f"h'"> ami
- C,'-u,,-Am"ri"an and toTc'1n. al
= ... Lar. / I.cG-L .c:..
, 1874-11-25

dressed 10 tue Government respecting tho expul-
sion of Danish subjects from Schleswig while the
subject Is under discussion with Germany.
SPAIN.
MADRID.-It is officially announced that the
Carists have abandoned the siege of Irun.
Republican successes over the Carlists elsewhere
are announced.
Don Carlos has arrived at Hendaye, France.
accompanied by his staff. The Spanish govern
ment has demanded that they be interned by the
French authorities.
LoNDoN.-A despatch from Hendaye, dated
yesterday, says that the Commandment Of Irun
has proceeded very languidly. Genqrals Iona
and Laserna visited the town on Sunday, but
stayed only half an hour. They are expected to
return over the hills from San Sebastian with six
thousand men, and the Carlists have gone to
meet them.
A battle is expected to result.
PARASITIC truth of the Spanish governments
announcement that the siege of Irun has been
raised is denied by the Carlists here, who profess
10 have information that the b~esiegers arc vic.
lently cannonading the town to-day.
They also state that Don Carlos visited all the
outposts yesterday.
A republican battalion has landed at Fontara.
bia, and q decisive action is expected to take
place tomorrow.
The Paris Union says that Don Carlos has in
trusted his brother Alphonso with ON important
mission TO foreign courts.
Nov. 10.
LoSDoN.-Tho garrison of Irun was reinforced
by 300 men on Monday.
Since then there has been some fighting be-
tween Ronferia and Oyarzun. The republicans
are endeavoring to cut off tho Carlists from their
base of operations, and compel them to take ref
uge in France or surrender.
The result Of their efforts is as yet unknown.
General Moriones at the same time is endeavor-
ing to reviotual Pampeluna.
The garrisons Of Bilboa, Vittoria and Irun are
ready to act in concert with tho present move
ments.
Continued on Supplement a0hich wiU foUOw.1
, 1874-11-25
~CHRTSTIANSTED, ST. CROIX.
NOVEMBER 25th 1874.

On Saturday the 14th instant a woman
from the Estate Plessens sent her
daughter named Eliza Jane, 7 years old.
to the beach of the Estate Enfield Green
to buy fish. This was in the forenoon.
As the child had not returned at 8 o'clock
in the evening, her sep father, a Barba-
dian, went out to look for her. He found
her with some relatives on Enfield Green.
When they had reached home he gave the
child a severe chastisement, first with O
Tamarind whip, and then struck her with
his hand on the head, SO that she fell to
the ground, was attacked with spasms,
and died next morning at 5 o'clock.
The yacht Josephine, Captain and
owner Lloyd Phoenix, belonging to the
Yacht Club, New York. arrived here
On Sunday Morning 22nd inst. from
Aguadilla, Porto Rico, and left Yesterday
morning for st. Thomas, on a cruise among
the Windward islands, Guadaloupe, Mar
Unique, Barbados, Trinidad etc.
, 1874-11-25
UINDL0STE BREvE.

Miss Francisco BATHS, Mr.. w. G. Bowes,
Miss Mary Battise, Mr.. Thomas Balderstone,
Mr.. Edward Fraas, Miss Adriana Higgins,
Miss A. E.. Higgin, Mr.. G.. Mac Farlane,
Mrs. Arabella Murphy, Mrs. Sarah Patrick,
Mr.. Luis Petersen, Mrs Eliza Stephens, Mr..
Richard Thompson, Mr.. B. Thr0nsen.
Frederiksteds Postkontoir, St. Croix den
Tide November 1874.
J.. JANTZEN.
AIT.
, 1874-11-25

OF THE
COLONIAL COUNCIL
FOR ST. CROTX.

Continuation of the Meeting Of9th November.
1st Discussion on the Draft. of Ordinance
concerning alteration of s 8 of Ordinance 25th
March 1872 relating to the organisation of the
Military Force in st. Croix with Additional
Grants connected Herewith.
The Draft with Remarks and Additional
Grants reads as follows:
DRAFT 4
q Or@'"a"cc concerning alteration 9s 3 of Or
dsmamce Of 18th March 1872 relatine to The or.
g0"''at'0" ofMe military force in St. Cro.r.
, 1874-11-25
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT

III the weekly Scheme below, kindly furnished
by DR. NEUaiASN, The three first columns indicate
lie temperature in the open air at 6 o'clock in the
morning, 2 in tho afternoon, and s in the evening,
according to the wet and the dry thermometers
the upper number in each rubrio indieat-
lug the former, and the .ower the latter
the next column shows the weight Of water con-
tanned in 1000 Cubic feet air, given in qvints
q qvt Hoo Danish b. the 9Th column, what per-
centage of water the air contains, of what
the given temperature can contain the 9th column
gives the rainfall in Christiansted in millimetres
n millimetre=. 03937 Engl. inch, or about les
inch); the 9TH column gives the rainfall at
Petersfarm Hospital in lines 81 inch
The Thermometer used IS Ccntigrale, and tho
degrees can be reduced to Fahrenheit by dividing,
with ! and multiplying with 9, and to the product
, 1874-11-25
TELEGRAMS VIA NEW YORK.
DENMARK.

DENMARK.
Copenhagen, Nov. 2.
The Danish Ministry has made a request of
the Rigsdag that no Interpolation shall be ad-
, 1874-11-25
The "AVIs"

Is PUBLISHED
EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY
Table Of the Fall Of Rain from
the 18th to the 23rd NOvem-
Der 1874.
, 1874-11-25

dressed to the Government respecting tho expuI-
sion of Danish subjects from Schleswig while the
subject is under discussion with GerIn0hy.
SPAIN.