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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-02-09
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC
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NoRTHwARD.

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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-02-09

4774 From Jacksonville IN o. to Peeryville
Nv. Val, and back, once week.
Bidders will state distance and propose
schedule of departures and arrivals
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-02-09
UNITED STATES MAIL.
POSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON December 1st ls7S

'7NuAVN DcttiiDcf ISL, 1910.
PROPOSALS will be received at the Contract
Office Of this Department until O'Clock p. m,
of MARCH I'd, 1874, ito be decided by the 2oth),
for carrying the mails of the United States
from LIST July, 1874, to June so, 1875 on the fol.
lowing routes in the State of Virginia, and by
the schedule of departures and arrivals herein
specified, viz
NO.
476O From Winchester % Capon Springs CIV.
Va), IAN miles and back six times
week, from 10Th June to 30th of Sep
TENDER only in each year.
Leave Winchester daily, except Sunday
at s.sop m;
Arrive at Capon Springs by $50 p m;
Leave Capon Springs daily except Sun
day, attain;
Arrive at Winchester at a M
478I From Aide, by Sudley Springs, to Ma
nassas, 20 miles and back, twice week;
Leave Aldie Tuesday and Friday at $50
Arrive at Manassas by pm;
Leave Manassas Wednesday and Satur-
day at $50 m;
Arrive at Aldie by 4p. M
Proposals in vited to bsgin at Sudley
Springs, reducing distance IL miles
4762 From Hampstead to Fair Havea 10 miles
and back, once week.
Leave Hampstead Wednesday at a M
Arrive at Fair Haven by IL m;
Leave Fair Haven Wednesday at p m;
Arrive at Hampstead by Jpn.
4763 From West Point, by Shackletord's
Drivers Shop, Glenn's and Saluda to
Urbana, 20 miles and back three times
aweek.
Leave West Point Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday at m;
Arrive at Urbana by l2 m;
Leave Urbana Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday at pm;
Arrive at West Point at m
AGA From Stevensville, by Cartoons Store, to
New Prospect, 10 miles and back, twice
a week.
Leave Stevensville Wednesday and
Saturday at 230pm;
Arrive at New prospect by s 80 D m;
Leave New Prospect Wednesday and
Saturday at II a m;
Arrive at Stevensyille by2pm.
4760 From Rural Retreat to Clients Branch.
% miles and back, once a week.
Leave Rural Retreat Saturday at m;
Arrive at Clients Branch by5pm;
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-11-21
SLOW the News was Received"

Under this caption Nelson, of the
Liberty Herald, thus pokes fun at
some Of our people who "blundcrcd''
- the last year or 50. He says:
Seventv-scven majority for the Dem
ocrat> in he next Congress, with q
probability Of more. White men who
had never sold themselves were re-
juiced tbercat, carpct-baggcrs who bad
made their jack and were ready to
leave AT moments notice, were some
what surprised, but commenced pack
ing. But the weigh, Of the blow falls
on the young converts" those prom
i>ing young men, and old men, too,
who, thinking it the party of power,
united with it for the purpose of OBJ
tanning Office. We are told they have
changed color. They were going
from white to black, and the election
news arrested them in the middle of
their journey, and they are ike Byron
says ocean is. Most deeply, dark
ly, beautifully blue"
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-11-21
Home and Happiness.

There can he no doubt that the tru-
est hnpoines is ever to he found at
home. No Gnan with ut a home can
be long and truly happy. But the
domestic group can be productive OF
happiness only when il is assimulated
by affection, and kept in union by dis
Greet friendship. Then /. tends to
produce as much bapriaes> as this
world is capable of; and its sweet re-
pose is sought for by all sensible men,
As ever by the wiSest aud the great,
st What can be compared in our
intercourse of life with the attentions
on our family, with their exhilarating
smiles and undissembled love? All
this raises the gentlest and most pleas
ing emotions. and calls forth all the
sentiments of uncontrolled nature
What are the raptu'es Of ambition, the
pleasures of fame. the delights honor,
in comparison with this? Utterly
worthless and insipid. Hence it j.
that We see senators and heroes shut
ting DOT the acclama,ions of an AL.
plaudins world 70 partake the endear-
meui. - family conversation, and to
eni"' he pra.tling Of their little chill.
dr,n =. their harmless pleasures. This
is one of the purest sources of mirth.
Ii has Influence, too, in amending the
hear for innocence is communicated
10y coming in cOn,nct with it and the
sweet simplicity of children tends 20
purify the heart from the pollution
that it ha5 acquired from moving in
the world and mixing with men. IN
to what an abyss Of moral degraGa-
ton should We no; be sunkrn were il
not for women aud children Well
might tie Great Author ofe, angelicaI
philosophy have been delighted with
the presence of children and found in
them-what be in vain souyh, among
those who judged themselves their
snperiors-goodness and virtue.
Cicero, with all his liberali;v Of mind
felt The tenderness of home attach
ment Al one tine he acknowledged
that he received no satisfaction in am
company but in that of his wife. his
little daughter, and-io use h OWN
language-"his hoaied Young Cicero"
Sir Thomas More, with his great
powers Of mind, devoted great share
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-11-21
Blackburns Opinion of Hand.
cutting.

This'is what Jasper Blackburn, tha,
arch-Radical, says Of the Handwriting
Of the prisoners arrest in North Lou
isiana at Mr.. Morey's request:
"Tbc Handwriting Of these prisoners
we de- ounce as a graiuitous and un-
mitigated brutality an act of savage
cowardicc, because wholly and entire
~ unnecessary And then when the
prisoners reached Monroe, tired, hun
gry and thirsty. they seem to have
been most mcanly and beartlessly de-
med The most ordinary and necessary
refreshments treatment which we
denouncc aS utterly brutal and shame
ful to civilization aud al insult to the
laws"
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-11-21
Liverpool Cotton Report.

Extract f0m w. c. Watts 4 Co 5
Weekly Cotton Report, Liverpool,
Both October:
The cror accounts from TDdia are
still very good, aud at the moment
there seems to be every prospect Of a
fair average crop; at this tine las,
year, be it kept in mind, however, tie
accounts were Of quite a glowing
character, and the result certainly
proved that the season had been ey-
cepiionalIy favorable.
Taking II general view of the posi-
ton and prospects Of cotton, we are
strongly of the opinion that it is now
safe property. In cur recent circulars
We indicated the possibility of a de-
cline such as has now taken place but
Notwithstanding the depression now
surrounding the mai ket, the situation
ia not without its cheerful aspect.
Stocks here are moderate, supplies in
prospect the coming season are not
excessive, the trade are bare Of stocks.
fresh Imports of cotton are coming in
at low prices. the money market is
easy, breadstu!fs chenp,and indeed all
the elements OF healthy reaction are
present. 1t only wants some occasion
to show itself, and this VIC think will
not now he long wanting.
The stock of cotton held by Eng
fish spinners We now estimate at 1866
900 bales, against 10000 last wear.
and Ia, Geo the year before at same
date.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-11-21

Of bis timc--bccausc he knew it to be
bis duty and felt it TO he his delight
To the amusement Of his children
Homer, in his Had, in The parting in
tcrview between Hector and
Andromache, has Interested the heart
of the reader in his terrible hero hv
showing the amiahili'v Of his Trojan
chief, by depicting him, while stand
Ing 60 npletcly armed for the battle
field. taking of his helmet hat hc
might net Brighten his little boy with
lis nodding plum"S. How refreshed
are we by this scene Of domestic love
And how pleased To see tie arm
which is shortly To deal death and
destruction among a host Of foes en-
ployed IN carcsSlng an infant son with
the embraces Of pa,ernal love.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-11-21
Glad Exceedingly.

Our good friends Of tie Ashland,
Mississippi, Argus, are rejoicing with
exceeding great JOY over the recent
elections, and, in the cxuberancc of
their JOY they are ready to forgive "all
the world and the rest Of mankind"
They say:
In the fullness Of orr joy at tie re-
cent glorious victories of the Demo
cratic party, orr Leart gees cut To
every human being. We love the no.
bic Democrats Of the North, and ac-
cord all praise 10 tie Republicans
who cut loose from tic chains with
which a corrupt party had so long
boand their bodies and their con
sciences. We bear no grudgc now
against any humah being, except il
he aGains, tac adycn,urcr in cur OWL
midst who nay be 80 stubborn as t,
refuse Ia grow wise when the coun
Try is learning wisdom all arounC
blm. We will forgive even him fJr
tie past, j. be. viii DO right for the fu
ture.
Even if he will do better, we vii
shake bands with him for once in oul
JOY, on Ii" same principle that actu
aied him who professed religion Thu
day after, he met a man to whom b.
had not spoken for years. Extendin:
his hand, he said: Smith, give N.
your hand (: | frel so happy that
would shake hands with dog.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-11-21
A few KIM WOrds to nv
Patrons.

Many Of you are behind with me ono two
and three years. a. a general thing most Of
YOU eau -o 30 :he stores and get what you want.
! GA make arrangements To- pay other debts.
Hhy leave me az she cold
Il sc waii"t long. am waiting still.
luu trea' nv U'hr: friend 80 ~
wait same mnney-n">; pay ny debts
and wind zap ny hu,iu"-s, riirrri r" call aui
lea me Anr.v what va can 30 -lon vili no,
flint me- a bard tax m'>,-r It y"u pr. ii.po-eI
IN 10 what IL right, ify"u f-i Ia come and
make some satisfactory arrangement with me-.
don't lie offended II tax. legal n,ea-'tr-- 20
collect my debts, for ! haNr served you iii,h.
fully and oily want nay oWu.
u. Il. PETIT y. y.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-11-21

BAGpAp. FLA. Nov. I6-We are
just through with three davs excite
ment on account of fraaCs ATTEMPTED
by the Canvassiny Board OF Election
Returns. They made returns giving
the Radical candidates for the Leris.
lature majority of two votes. The
citizens of Milton and the adjoining
country arose in arms and demanded
new canvass. which resulted in Civ
ing the Conservative candidate IoI
majority. All business was suspend.
ed for three days. Everything is
now quiet.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-11-21
What Shall l DO 20 30 Saved?

WASHINGTON, Nov. IA Hrra',!
special says there is apparently a
weil-erounded ruHor in circulstioa
that on Thursday the President sent
a dispatch to Wa>hhurne, requesting
bis presence in Washington II, the ear
lest possible moment. II is under
stood thut WaShburne'S advice il to
be taken rs to the time and method
OF the proposed new departure of the
administration, which the recent can
vrSS renders necessary.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-11-21
MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE.
Clinton. Efins,s Co.. NsiSs.

TtlE TWENrY-tOUR I'll Annual Ses
son If thi$ Ccii'.g- will commence on
W e'lncs lay, >,pr. 81, 1874.
The past history Of tins Institution is fpl
Guarantee If 1t, present worth and III future
-urcrs>
II ha- inst closed one uf the mot success
ful -r>SiDu> >irre IT, establishments
II i organized on the Trlvcr~rr, Plan. " I'M
Prepare Department, French aud
tomna-1rlal Course. and the follow inr six
>rhuois, viz \ .chool of Greek. school OF
Latin. >ch"u of Mathematics. school Of Main
raj Sciences, school OF English, and school
of Mental and Moral Science Each school
ard department Is fully equipped for the
worl, assigned 1t. The College courts in
vc>tisatlon a. 10 ia" qualifications OF H. Pro-
lessor and - taciiII"> tor in-trucu'n.
l. Is eXcelIrd 10y no College in the land for
acc"rat' scholarship. rh"rouehncss Of work.
aud frr vhulr~oue discipline
IL j. {; only CulIcgr IN III, State under
Prot"s;'i control, which i, beyond the reach
of pOit','i influence and corruption NJ
political trty or interest can say who shall
81 50" : not enter lis doors. 1t has been ,aid
10y 'uaui>hed Ednrator thar Mississippi
Collie is the hope Of the State 1t viii not
di-app0ini the e3Reciion> of the people.
II challenges comparison as To Accessibility
AMI heaithfuIness of location.
1t i, surrounded by cultivated and refined
society. and Ihe students are remarkably tree
from temptation TO wee aud immoraiIty
Dram hops are prohibited hy law.
A Wholesome moral and religions influence
pervades and charactcrizes the college com
muniIy.
Board can lie had IN private families with
wa hing. room AMI fuel furnished at Si5 70
SIS per month Bs.Iirs Ihi, there are two
Boarding Halls. havin, all the restraining
aud refining influences of the family, where
hoard can be obtained at actual cost These
Halls viii accommodate 80 bnarders. H.
them each student furnishes his own room.
During the past session, board upon thi, plan.
cost les Than $40 per month. The first APP
pIicant> viii have the preference
For other information. or for catalogue, ap-
ply TO REV. ". s. WEBB, President of the
COLLEGE, or to
W. T. RATLIFF.
Prest. Board Trustees.
Aug s lS7i-3m
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-11-21
Read and Think.

All persons indebted To III undersigned
will please no'Ice the following propositions
aud be Guided 10y ,hrn, a. ! intend 10 adhere
ngIdiy To- rhcm
IN debts incurred previous to the l>t Of
March. 1911, mus, b. >t,ilcI before the 9Th
day If Nov l>71. If the parties owing me
cannot pay whoirly or III part money. they
viii be expected To pay in something ell" Il,
well a. ilicy can and give rOtc> for balance.
! vii tax chrrriuliy all accounts against my
>etf and nav own noses AT par. II persons
viii come to mr with a desire To close up
their accounts. they will find me very accom-
mOtaiug, as | wish 10 close up all hu,ncS,
Of : /. = and ~, even though | loose thereby.
shall rot Apply ioor dan any one on these
old accounts On the 10Th If Nov shall
place every ON, IN the hands of a lawyer Tor
collection.
q III regard To his Years accounts. hope
my friends vii give me a lit JuSt ~ soon a.
possible .'c:. no idea OF moving away
Respectfully,
K l.. J0HNsoS
u Phy>irI1n.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-11-21

Gen. Sherman is opposed to the
proposed reduction ofthe army. The
New York Journal Of Commerce
noting the question. says that III.
only real service now remaining for
the Government troops is that of the
frontier. There is 10 occasion fer
keeping Federal bayonct at the
South. except Ia remain in nominal
charge of forts and arsenal>, as at
the North. The people having pro.
bounced the doom of military interfer-
encc in the Southern States, a decent
regard for public opinion requires tina,
the troops now here he withdrawn.
II is thought that 10000 men kept
along the Indian border would suffice
10 hold The savagcs 10 check
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-11-21
GRAHDEST DISCOVERY
OF THE AGE!
-p-p-O-
BRE A E'S
OSQUITO LOTION.

INIllS invaluable prepsrorinn is a house.
hold necessity in All climates II Is al
| ciiccl,ial and uniispuled remedy agan>; mos
qnt"cs ti-a>, bpdhug-. rosrhes buffalo ynat>
black "iiat>. ans, unItc, AMI the " hole of the
small ~ sect tribe Gives instant relief from
pain frln he bite, or stings of any poisonou.
insect
The L''-0 i also a splendid Cosmetic eff
fcctually reno wing blorhes, lreckles and sun
tan. leaviug lie skin soft, smooth and healthy.
The LOuJu NAV be used without fear, as il
does not contain a single drop of poison -
The Lotion only costs
FIFTY CENTS PER BOTTLE,
And evcrybndy can buy it. The parentee is
a native Of Alabama, and does not offer a
humbu2 To- his own people.
a ID BREAZEALE. Selma, Ala.
Par-utee and Sole Proprietor.
Leave your orders al the BEACON office.
- For >ale in RayviIle al the Stores of
Me-,5-. Nergcr Campbell, DR.. p. VI. Ryan,
rui Il. b. Sw'fi Il Co.
Jnly -. 1873 -3m.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-11-21
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. PARISH
OF HIGHLAND, PARI,H COURT.
Succession of p. Il. Stein, deed.

Succession of = Il. Stein, deed
Whereas, B o Edwards has flied in
the Oliire of the Cl.rk OF the lith D,'riri
Court. IN and for >aid Pari-h.o of Rlch!ar hrr
aprlirat;on for Letter, OF administrator of the
Estate ofP. y. S,.iu, Deceased
Now, Therefore. unless exposition be made
thereto within Ten days rofn he dat. hereof.
the SAID Mr.. B. o f. lwarIS viii be
appointed administrator of the SAIL E,iatc
npon giving BoEd and complying with the
requisites of the Law
Witness Ne hnn'l ". $ Mcintosh, Judge
of said Court. and my seal of oiiite on rhi~
3uih day Of October, 4. ID. IN7i,
J. NEwr. PIrTS.
Clerk In DIST Court
A true copy. Attest:
J Newt. PITTS.
CLERK IIth District Cont
Nov. II. 4>,.t sS.Ou
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-11-21
Ne u IND RARE SEED ,
At the Southern Seed IIou,e" Of George l.!
Williamson.
CAL ATTN TEN NE<SEE

CAL .4IIi TENNESSEE.
THE GREAT PERSIAN WATERMELON
J. the best in every respect, and possc>,e, the
remarkable property Of remaining fresh ami
sweet Throughout the entire winner. Seeds
scarce. -J-t> per paper If five seeds, or sin
papers 60 seeds iur one dollar
The Persian Watrcnrlon proved 10 he M =
finest ever bfou.ht iut, this state -Elward
Crawturl. Bethel. TcNa>. ca. -, 1873.
W. well pleased with lhewatermelou.-
| ate the last one ON the fret G.: his month -
J t.. Faw, Salem. y {. .'au -. 1874
SNAKE NBER
Grow, from two 10 ri-h; l,.c; lon.. Sp,c, ia
for a! purposes. especially rr p.rklias bat
~Ili rrqrir" some ingenuity 80 1T into your
nice lutte jars. Price twenty cents paper.
or >iN paper, for one dollar
HTNK tR STR4HEERT TON4TO
(CR GROGND CliFRRlD
\ distinct variety. Fra; grows IN hu,l,,
in which i viii keep sound and fresh through
winter Has a peculiar sweet straw b,iy-
like flavor. Price twenty cents Il paper ak
for one dollar
I.9RD LONG EE.4NS.
Grows from two 10 fo;.r feet lorg fine quail
~ Il cents paper or slv fer one dollar.
MAMMOTH CIBB.9GE.
Under the best cultivation viii weigh from
ten 10 iihy pound per head twenty cts ~ pa-
per; ~ tor one doi'.r.
J!P.lN R.3DDISH or EAFH7NUS
C.9ND.3TtS.
\ novelty from Japan. The stalk is loal-
ed with delicious pods TWO tect ia length
which are considered great dclcary served:
ii vanou, ways
Very rapid growrh fifteen cents per Iapcr,
seven paprls t,r cnc dollar.
N.9TNOIU NQE.iSE
Properly cultivated wli attain the enormous
weight Of ten 10 three hundred pounds.
twenty rs. paper; siN l"r one dollar
All tins know sounds a good deal Ike n
fiji story. but any sect grower VIII verify cy-
cry wor.' Oft
Ny Catalogue for lo,t gives lists Of the
best garden, flower and field seeds, with
dirrrtoe~ for cultivation, ct'., embraces nov
citlr> found ia mo otter. It ,,ill be sent fee
10 auy ai,rr~>.
GEORGE II UILLLlVNON,
r. Gaiiatin, Tennessee.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-11-21
Who Sent the Troops!
Mr.. Frank Mercy claims the
Honor.
From the Picayunc.

] he KauichlS nave JOIucu VIII thc
Conservatives m.the cry: "Who sent
the troops here? ?" Jasper Blackburn
busters cut against the boys in blue,
and swcars that they carried Claiborne
for the Conservative ticket. The
march If he United States troops
left 'rc.k Of Conservative victories
LincoIa Claiborne, Webster, Ca5do
Dies to. Na,chitochcs, were all carried
for Moncure by Federal bayonets.
Mr.. Lrank Morey, our would,bc
Congressman, conicsSes that it was he
that did it.
This is what his official paper, the
Ouaclita Louisiana EnreiIigrnccr, says
upon Morcy's own authority: Hon.
Frank Morcv being satisfied, from bis
own observations, that intimidation OF
the masses and assassination Of tie
white leaders of the Republican party
was the programme agreed on. aAi
aware that the absence oftroops from
this State was used TO deceive the
IPagcrs into the belief that they could
intimidate and outrage with impuni
", he visited the President, and tn,
result was that troops were ordered
- Monroe, Iarrisonburg, Shreveport:
Alexandria and st. Nartinsville. III,
$40 made an earnest and Elective ap
peal for cavalry for Mar-hal Selve
I He found the cavalry a, Homer OF
his arrival there, and, learning thai
arrests were contemplated by the
United States Mar .hal, requested thai
! they should not be made while liz
was there, nor for day or two after
as it would br said that he was ia,
cause Of it. 1t was repeatedly re
ported tha, no'hng hut the &C ainty
! of teri ;blc Fr:fhu;ion prevented al
attempt to .epcat Coushalta in Q GGch
tia"
ii seems rather strange that Mr.
Mercy should make these confessions
now, confessions which must gain him
the DISCUS; of the Radicals as well as
the Conservatives. They can only
he regarded as the workings Of his
conscience.
The citizens of Mr.. More, : district
are tar from grateful for the character
he has given them-wOuid lie assas-
.ins aud murderers.
The Third Ward White Club of
Monroe, with great unsnini;y and
feeling, appointed committee to wait
on Mr.. Morey and demand q retrac-
ton of his SANDERS. Morey refused
to make any answer.
The club then passed resolutions
dcrouncing Morcy's statements as
malicious and inSolent falseboods."
and himself as deliberate slan(.erer
AMI calumEia,or Of the white people of
kouiSiana'
The pact between Kellogg, Morey
and Williams may yct,in similar style,
become known from the workings of
some uneasy conscience. Mr.. Morey
takes good share of HE party bur
den, aud rrctends to glory in it.
lie aus, however, feel rather sore
:hrt h,e acts aud conduct have gained
him 7ach reputation that lie runs
5000 votes behind the Radical State
ticket That is shat he field hands
of TrnSas and Madison think of the
man who brough, the troops here 10
project them. They throw him ove.-
board completely.
Mr.. Spencer intends TO contest the
seat if it should sppear that Morey is
ahead by the Returning Board count.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-11-21

TIE grave of Horace Greeley is
without monument or any special
mark Of care or recognition. 1t seems
that all the adulation and proposed
homer to he paid to his mem 'ry has
resulted in nothing, and he sleeps
beneath the sod" in an unmark, d
grave, neglected and forgotten.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-11-21
Succession Sale.

State of Louisiana.
Psti,h If kictland, Ia pursuance a. an or
her from the Probate Julie IF >aiI Parish. |
viii otirr for ale al public auction, IN the
Iown Of Dcihi, on
Saturday. the 9th day Of December, 1874
ri the F,rn'rurc AMI Books belonging To- rL,
! state e. mas X Slider.
Trrr 80 ale. NOT les than the appraised
value. al all over thaj | can get
IT, Z. WELLS. Admir-.
Nov. III 2-5tSIu
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1874-11-21
THE LOST CAUSE"

I MAGNIFICENT picturc.5u.0Jp copic,
"A already sold. il, i II Y Is inches in >izo,
lrlutcI on plate paVcrbeaUtitu in design and
artistic IN execution Il represents q confcd
crate soldier after rh" war returning To hi-
home. which he finds lonely and de-oIatr
In front Of the ruined tasc.trlliug >ad tale
of the p,i>erie> of war are two graves with
utr crosses, on one of " hich some friendly
hand ha, hun. Il garland Toihe Night the ca I'm
river and ris,ng moon indicate peace and rest -
The stars, seen between the trees represent
the Southern Cos 1t i a pirture that will
touch every Soulh,.. heart, and >Lou find n
place in every Southern houe. Sent hy mail
mounted on roller ana po>t-pad, On receipt
of IS cents or three for - cents.
Address W VI. BURRDW,
300 Nam Street, Bristol, | eun.
|Ery Agents wanted for rhl>, and variety 81
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Of those recently elected to the
next Congress the foiiowing We're
menihers of the Confederate States
Government, or Congress, at Rich
mond: Alexander ii. Stephens. Jul
ian llartridge aud William +. Smith.
Of Geogia Thomas s Ashc, of North
Carolina ; John III Reagan, of Texas.