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Richland beacon., 1874-03-28
Rcli.tOtIS.

DIVINE SEEvICE.-. he apininrmcnr. 81.
the Bap,s, Church at Rayvi!ie, are th- IT.,
sundays in each month Rev. FRANK ".
BRSADDUs, Pastor.
EPIscoPAL-Rev. Mr.. MiLLER. Rector
Divine Service in Rayvii!e On third Sabbath
ia each month.
APPOINTMENTS RAYyILLE CIRcUIT. ". +
CHcgCH SoUTH-New Salem, First Sabbath
Rayville, Second Sabbath Union, Third
Sabbath Alto Fourth Sabbath. Rev THos
). RASDLE, Pastor in charge.
PRESBYTEsIAS-Rev d. A. Campbell II will
preach regularly, at Alto on the II Sabbath
IN each month al Union Church on Baskin
Ridge, IN Franklin Pa. on the third Sab
bath; at RayviIle on the fourth Sabbath at
Oak Ridge, Morehouse, Pa, on the SECOND
Sabbahin each month. Preaching in Ray
Vile every Wednesday night.
RAYvILLE USI0N SABBATH School from
- to | O'Clock. every Sunday morning.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. communications Of
X. +. Mcclure Lodge No. 2O9 the 2nd Wed.
nesday in each month
Temperance.-B. ID. G. off,. f.
T.. RAYvILLE Council No. IS, holds its reg.
ulnr meetings every Tuesday night.
Patrons Of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
VILE GRANGE, No. 80, meets every second
and fourth Thursday in each month, at IL
O'Clock, A. II.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

THE young men of Winsborough
have organized a Debating Society.
Why can't we have one in Eavville
We can doubtless muster mere young
men than our Deighboring town, and
Of class, too. that would compare
favorably in intellectual qualiiica'
tons. !. strikes us that this would
be a splendid time for a Debating So
ciety discuss the merits the Womanl
Temperance War. We notice that {
Debating Society in Ohio has decided
that the women were right. We
would Ike to hear what the boys d
the South have to say about it.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

TAKE HEED.-No matter how init
mate YOU may be with the friend with
whom YOU have business actions, put
YOUR agreements in writing. How
manv MISUNDERSTANDING arise from
the loose way in which business mat
tiers are talked over, and when each
party puts his own construction, the
matter is dismissed by each party
with the words, "All right, all right"
Frequently it turns out all g.and
becomes q question for the lawyers
and the courts. More than three
rour,hs Of the litigation Of the country
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28
To CoNTRIBUToRs-Wh hat the editor really

To CoNTRIBuToRs.-Wh hat the editor really
means:
Write upon pages Of single size,
Cross all your rs and neatly dot Your eyes
On one sidc only let your lines be seen,
Both side. filed announce Verdal Green
Correct, yes. re-correct all that you rite.
And let your ink be black, your paper .ritc;
For spongy f olscap of muddy blue
Betrays mimi Of the same dismal hue
Pancfudi' carefully, for on this score
Nothing preclaims the practiced writer mfe
Then send it of, and lest it merit lack,
lnclose the postage stamps to send ii blk;
But first pay all the postage on it. too,
For editors look black on six cents dn
And murmur. as they run the efusioro er,
A shabby fellow and wretched boz.
Yet ere it goes, take of copy clean
Poets shoud own copying machine.
Little til, know the time that's spat, and
car,
In nting verses vanshcd-whc knows
yheres
Bear this in mind. observe il to III, end,
And you shall make the editor yor friend.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

TIE EMIGRANTs' GUIDE. just pub
lished, edited by Col. Thomas NJ.
Cochran, is now for sale at the BEA-
CON office. ThDse who own large
tracts of land in the parishes Of Rich
land, Carroll, and Madison, will do
we'll to aid in circulating this book
through the States of Alabama and
Mississippi, where hundreds of good
farmers and working men are ready
and waiting to immigrate hitber, so
soon as they are made acquainted
with the facts contained therein, and
the superior advantages of our soil
and climate are properly laid before
them The book is neatly gotten up
in pamphlet form, and gives all the
information necessary that will enable
the emigrant to form correct idea o.
our section as regards the production
and abundant yield of cotton, corn
fruits, etc, together with elaborate
statistics showing its healthfulnes:
compared with other portions of tho
South. The book also contains ta'
constitution and laws of the Patrons
of Husbandry, and other general infor
nation for the planter. If you hav'
land for sale in either ofthe above par
ishes, this book will enable you t
sell it. Buy five or ten dollars worth
and send them out into the Easter
states, and try the experiment. Pric
so cents each, sent to any address b.
mail.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

How IT PAYs.-The Star Spdngied
Banner for April, contains five col
umns of fine type, exposing the swind-
ling concerns of the day. 1t gives
an account of the collapse Of the
notorious Union Furnishing Co., OF
Chicago, the arrest and closing up OF
the Magnolia. Iowa, Gift Swindle, a
full expose of the Tricks and Traps OF
America, and innumerabie other ven.
citations of the Quacks. Swindlers and
Humbugs that prey upon the public
Subscription price, Sl,Oo per annuw.
address Banner, HinSdale, y. II.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

Gov. WoopsoN, of Missouri, has
sent message to the Legislature of
that State calling attention to the
fact that a band of outlaws exist in
the State, who rob and murder with
IMMUNITY, and that he has no adequate
power to bring the desperadoes to
punishment, aud asks that proper leg
islation be had at once.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

WE understand that the commits
sion house of Warren Il Atkinson, in
new Orleans, has ''gone up the spout"
Next to Morrison & Co., this house
enjoyed a larger patronage from our
section than any other. Many of our
largest planters will sustain heavy
losses in consequence Of the failure of
the foregoing firms.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

|Euid be saved if the people would
y put their agreements in writing,
q sign their names to them. Each
prd In our language has lis peculiar
eahlng, and memory may. by the
i'Nge in IA sentence, convey an ell
'siy different idea from what intend.
!. When once reduced to writing.
cas- are fixed, and expensive law
its avoided.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

The Rail Road between this place
and Delta is now covered with water
for a distance Of about twenty miles,
and the trains running on both sides
continue to make connection with
skiffs, in which the mails and passen.
gers are transferred, but no freight,
Reports from above lead US to con-
clude that this state of things will
continue for several weeks to come.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28
CE N T RAJ
Female Institute,
Clinton, Kinds County, Miss,
REV, WALTER HILLMAN, Ii. o..
PRESIDENT,

AAoSiS I'D by large and able Faculty,
VIM bcgm ns Twenty first Academia; wear on
tuesday, the ?3rd OF September.
he last session was en,ir.utlv p,,,s,.,,...-
over twen'y'hree per cent. more pupil. ON.
'efed than were IN a'rendance the rrevio,,s
year and "a greater number Than had bccu
ca'alorred since lsGO-GI.
The fre.lden, having resigned the Pros
icchcy OF Mississippi College. which he has
l"n'iy held for The last SIX yEars, will here.
"i'ei gave ms undivided attention to the In
s'"r'e' by concentrating TINS his entire OK.
Pef"hce aud energies, h, will doubles. I,
a"e 10 elevate the character Of the institution
even above What II has heretofore po.....et
f"f catalogues, or other information. ad.
dress tie PRECEDENT cf the Faculty.
ROBERT kELLS.
fresidrnt Of Beard oi Trustees.
Clinton, Mis-. Aug ., le73rc
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28
Origin Of Sunday Schools.

isT RAIKEs, Whose philanthropic exer-
hse been of incalculable advantage to
II was born at Gloucester in England.
Thar 1885. He was by profession a
rtand conducted a paper called the
'1er Journal. As man of business, he
All, persevering, and prosperous, and
8 kne credit for the neatness and fidel-
20, Typography. The first prominent
Pl;{ his patriotic humanity, was occa-
he'd the state Of the prison Of his native
y. was considered branch of the
sntl ol, and consequently those who
re United for trlfling offences by the
gisve out of sessions, were thrown into
= cd|ny Of the worthless and most a5an-
.nedj Z thorough vagabond; the confirm
: atious, and unhesilating adept in
med bold and hardened felon. They
ne fed 20 pass their time in a viiating
Bin fronl bodily labour, they were al
81 u' any means of moral or religious
hrr4 and they were obliged to depend
City ouo l;,d clothing, upon the casual
as r-r..ns, whom business or curl
g Z 30 tue prison The compassion of
M WIS aroused by their condition,
an and his influence were employed
to q it, Tie was in a high degree
sues He procured them regular sup
| ply they were stimulated to industry
byb and melted to good behaviour by
the &c of a requiial of good usage.
pam taken to impress the young and
ignoricked. with sense of their duty
To soed themselves; TO open the eyes
oil ms had Ia, passed the threshold Of
gum, ,iangcr # their situation; insiruc-
tive tere put into the hands of such as
coenand they were induced TO teach
tioee )uld not. The seeds of useful
kmvyere scattered, and the princi-
res ne sedulously inculated; nor
wt except upon the incorriSibly
bad.
oae indebted TO Mr.. Raikes for ser.
wees r;or. and far more extended ben
ehl Establishment of Sunday Schools.
lie 0npes the manner IN which tn
idea No across his mind. "Some busi-
ns2ie .sleading me one morning into
thes Of the city, where The lowest OF
nSpwho are principally employed IN
tie pufactoryl chiefly reside, | was
sir concer "a seeing a group OF
cmhf e,chediy ragged at play in the
s'ssti inquiry of neighbour produced
an BIZ the miserable state AID dep,or'
, aoesi lev of these infants. more especial
, yo4ay. when left 10 their own direc-
uoa though, then suggested itself
I'm some little plan be formed &c
chApIorable Proclamation Of tie Sab
: oam'ld be at leas, harmless attempt
. Il IT, p,duc,ivc q M SAi.' Wien
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

HYMENEAL-At the Pegram
House, in Vicksburg, on Tuesday,
the oath inst, Mr.. EDWARD IRWIN, of
Delhi, and Miss EMMA DORSEY, were
united in the bonds of matrimOny by
The Rev. G.. X. Marshall.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28
Notice of Dissolution.

VNHE firm heretofore existing beiwsen
Robert B SWIM and and Eliza VI. How
ara, wife of Thomas 2. ponei,on. under the
rame OF X. X. SwIFT'ar Co, at Rayvie,
Richland Parish. La, i, 10y mutual consent.
dissolved from this date Robert B SWii;
will have exclusive charge Of The notes, book
accounts, and claims. due 10 and by said firm.
And Eliza NJ. Howard will have exclusive
charge of the sale OF the remaining stock Ui
Goods. RaviIle, Feb. 7th, 1874.
K. B. SWIFT.
ELIZA VI HOWARD,
feb 7s3 6,.lsGl p. THOs. T. DONEL>ON.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

The District Meeting of the Bap.
fist Church is now in session at Alto.
"A programme for to-day's proceedings
will be found in another column.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

The Madison Journal of Tuesday
last says that the town Of DeSoto is
almost totally submerged, and the
denizens of the peninsular village now
enjoy visiting in skiffs, dug-outs, etc.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28
NeryOusa nd Dcbitiiated
nC QnTu SE\L>
No CHARGE FOR ADVICE AND CONSTELLATION

No CHARGE FOR ApyicE AND CONSOLATION.
DR.. J. B. DYorr, graduate Of Jefferson
Medical College. phladcipha, author OF sew
eral valuable works. can lie consulted on. all
diseases OF the Sexual OF Urinary Organs,
(w hicI IL. has made an especial study either
m rnair ar female. n" matter if"in What canse
mI.mii.ng ar of how iong standing. \ prac-
t.r. at - years enables Inn 10 treat diseases
with >nr.es.. Cures guaranteed. haT2es
reasonable. Those AT a distance ran forward
Icrcr describing symptoms ard enclosing
stamp {" RE, ~ postage.
Send f,r ,ic GrGpk =" HEALTH. Price lOc.
!. DiOiT. VI. H.,
Phy-ician aul ,.t-cUn. lUi Duane -, y. \.
Jan /, II. :. II
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

JULIAN z. GAY, ESQ.,, of Girard,
holds full power of Attorney to act
in Mr.. 1. @. C. Stafford's stead in
business transactions, etc. See no.
tice in advertising columns.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28
Richiand House,
N. B. STILES----ProprietOr

rs conveniently situated. near the Railroad
Depot. and j. now ready for the reception
and hospital entertainment Of guests upon
reasonable terms Lodging comfortable. and
the table supplied with the best 'he market
affords, well prepared and kindly served.
CHESTS receive all the attention desired AT
MI times and under all circumstances.
Day board or board and l"dgins n1nn a.
good terms IL can be had anywhere, and sat
isiactinn cudrautrcI.
GIVE HIM ci,ii, aud you viii be- >nre 10
cone a-1lu
\ good stable on The premises for liz con-
venirnc,. Of .Lr>I, with horse raul-ly
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

TIE Grange Lodges are informed
that we will soon have a quantity Of
blank applications for membership in
the Order of patrons of Husband.
nv"
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

The Constable proposes to sell
some town property at public auc-
ton. See his advertisement in to-
days paper.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

Gro. {. KREss & Co. continue improv-
and add to their large and varied stock of
gentlemen dress goods in the establishment
so well known as tie "Vicksbug Clothing
Emporium on Warrington street. This
firm will be found in one Of the largest and
finest houses in the Hill CRY, and will make
visit pleasant and agreeable to any who
may call to see them, whether they wish to
purch; Sc or NOT. Don't fail to pay them II
visit when you go ,oWicksburg
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

GARDENS are being visited by the
cut worm, which seems to be doing
considerable damage to early vegeta-
ton IN this vicinity.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

REV. T. j. MCCANDLAss will
preach in Rayville, tomorrow (Sab-
bath) night.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

WALKER, TAYLOR & Co. Newspaper Adj
vertising Agents, 1874 W. Baltimore street.
Baltimore, Md, are our authorized agents TO
contract for advertising in the BEACON
s. VI PErrrNGILL Il Co. 81 Park Row,
corner Beekman street, New York, are our
authorizen agents for ~ Y.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

THE Sheriff this week advertises
some valuable property to be sold on
Saturday.the End day of May.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

WEDNESDAY next is "all FOOLS day "
being the first Of April.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

DISTRICT Court convenes on the
third Monday (2Oth day. of April, to
continue four weeks.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28
KEARNEY'S
EXTRACT BUCHU

Permanently Cures all Diseases OF the
Bladder. Kidneys and Dropsical dwellings,
Existing in Men, Women and Children,
Ry;yD No matter wha, the age
Prof Steele says ''One bottle OF kearney $
Find Extract Buchu l. worth more than all
other Buchus combined
Price, One Dollar per Bottle, or Six Bottles
for Eve Dollars.
Depo,. lOi Duane St. New York.
A Physician il a,,edaore I" anwer cores
poudence and give advice gratis.
Send stamp for Pamphlets, free.
Ian. |. -, ly.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28
Wooden Ware. etc, etc.

A COMPLETE stock, consisting Il" part of
n Brooms, Buckets;
Matches, Brushes;
Spices. Shot;
Caps, Powder,
In short everything usually kept in first
class establishment can b. found AT
decl3 LAMKtN X EGGLgsToSs.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

This organization begins work un-
der the most favorable auspices, with
a fair season of prosperity opening up
before it.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28
pRENTISS HOUSE,
Vicl&sburg. Miss.
L. =. MCMACKIN 4 co, Prop'rS.

INit announcement that ihi> tavorit" lIo-
Il tr'pf the Hill Cry Is suil under :hr
ndnaseNcu' Of the old and popular tim OF
/. 4. M'Nackn Il Co j. a sufficient 2uaran-
Tee " ther old customers; and stranger
guests are assured that they will receive ev.
cry attention they could desire from corr,c,,li>
rroprie,ors, ehciehi clerks and attentive wait
ers.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28
THE TANES EMBRACED WITHIN THE
PROVISIONS or TIE LAW ABOVE
QUOTED ARE THE FOLLOW


! INV, II
| Rectifers, 500. %
/ Dealers, retail lGror, 100
Dealers, wholesale liquor IH.Uu
Dealers in malt liquors, wholesale, 5000
Dealers IN mali liquors, retail, - 40
Dealer, in leaf tobacco >Juu
Retail dealers in leaf tobacco, IluUp
And on sales Of over $1,000, fifty
cents TOR every dollar IN excess
$1,000
Dealer, IN manufactured tobacco, ) 90
Manufacturers at stills, 5000
And for each sin manufactured 1000
And Tor each worm manufactured, 2O.u0
Manufacturers of tobacco, 1000
Manufacturers of 81 .ars. 1000
I"ddiers al tobacco. iirst class (morc
than two horscs) 5000
feddlcrS of tobacco, second class two
hor-e>) % m
PeddIers Of tobacco. third class Tone
hnrSc) 1900
Peddlrrs Of tobacco, fnu'h class ION
foot or public convryancr) 1000
brewers of less than hundred barrels 5000
brewers OF 300 barrels or more, 10000
Any person, so Liable, who shall fail 10
comply with the foregoing requirements will
he subject TO severe penalties.
Persons or firms liable to pay any of the
SPECIAL Taxes named above must apply To
JOIN HOGAN, Deputy collector Internal
hrvenhe, a, Monroe, In, and pay tor and
procure the Special Tax Stamp or Stamps or
hey need, prior To May /, 1874, and WITH.
| TT FURTHER NOTICE.
! J. W. DOUGLASS,
rnmi-siouer Of internal Revenue.
'HCt of l., 'ERSAL RLyENUE,
w AsH,N, toy. ID. C., Feb. lG, 1874
Mach -, Sit $50
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28
March 3Ist. 1871,
DEPOSITORY. BANK OF CORINNE.
100000 h--KETs.
Price One Don"- zach,
$685. 800 IN GIFTS!
rs FOLLOWS:
So 93I Cash Gift, amounting TO c22G 500
ONECHANCEN EVERY NINE,


The distribute viii be in pnblic, and " III
be male underhe same form and regulation.
a, tle san FrstiscO and Louisville Library
Gift Concerisnder the super. sion Of a CON,
mIice of prc Inent citizens selected by IN.
ticket holde
Refcrcn as 10 the integrity of this enter.
prise and the management Is made To the
followivrell know ctizens
Samf Iibbals, A. Toponce, J. Mal.h. J.
II. Gerh-Mcn'Lers OF the City Council.
J& IT,. Black, Asst y. S. Assessor,
Max Greenwald, Proprictors Me,rop,l;,
,;,uforel; IN gene Moore. CITY Marshal. "
W1uli, Architect; J Kehoc. Cons,abl.. !
Pier, Jeweler; Capt. ). Howe. Coo,rac.
II; o. d. Richmond Co.. Commission Me-.
hants W. f. Campbell, Proprie or Central
aioirI SINGLETON * Crca,h, Propric,ors pacific
Stables; ). p. Hitch, Merchant, SANDY. Utah :.
A. 6. Garrison, Helena, Montana.
We will also announce tina, each and every
person buying ticket can nj any and ali
times examine our books and ali bu,io.ss
transactions connected with tie en;efpri.e
and as the drawing Cd prizes will be placed
IN the hands Of honest and DISTINGUISHED man
1t Will insure far an impartial distribution
GOOd Responsible Agents
wanted, Liberal cOmmi,siOn
allowed.
Ia Money should BE- sent by Express or
y Dfail on any solvent bank, by Pos,oficc
Money Order, or Registered Letter. a, our, ri,k
or particulars. address
=. w. MORGAN, Manager.
Jan. II 3m Lock Box ljh, Corinne, Utah.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

TEMPERANCE.-At the last regul,
meeting of the ID. ID. G. Rayvil
Council No. Is, the following Officer
elected were installed by the Deput
NAnrAh, Enol (Lanlo
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28
Notice..
|. S. INTERNAL REVENUE.
SPECIAL TA,ES.

.,,.,,,. ..,...,,,,,, Nrequire,
non. or employment which render, -.
Ia >HEClA!. TAX. To PRuCURf,~n
PLACE CONSCIOUSLY IN HI'rS
IABl-l>HMENT Ok PLACE Of glSI
NESS STAMP dcno'lns IN payuien .,
said SPECIAL TAN Tor 'h- Special /,
year beginning May !. 49,. hrtrc CONNIE"
lnS or con'lEuIi. bn-inr>> after AprIl >,
1874.
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28
Strayed or Stolen.

From the unicrsgne !, near Girard Sv'
on the ni.i, OF the 3rd inst. one m-dIv Wv
black mare branded on Tue ieit siioi.if G..
the letter y. Ten dollar, will be '0'
ueG recovery. -AOV
Dec 2o-h. 1873. .t'3 -
Richland beacon., 1874-03-28

Z. III. ToLER, wv. Chancellor.
ID. a. CAMPBELL, JR, w. V. c.
S. b. BAIRD, -. w. Comptroller.
j. Il. EDWARDS, E. W. Recorder.
REV. ID. A. CAMPBELL, W. Chap.
W. Z. MANGHAM, w. NJ.
w. A. SCOTT. w. A. NJ.
W. ID. OLIVER, w. Treas.
W. y. PORTS, w. G..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-22
OBITUARY.


BY HERALD special correspondence from Lima,
Peru, under date OF the Goth Of January. we have
the following report OF the occurrence, suddenly,
of the death Of the above named gentleman -
On the 18th inst. the American colony in Lima
met with an irreparable loss in the death of Mr..
Edward Mccall, brother Of the Pennsylvania gen.
eral OF the same name, who died during the war Of
secession, and the oldest representative OF the
United States in Lima. Mr.. Mccall was found dead
in his bath, evidently having suffered from an at
tack Of epilepsy, as the muscles OF the body were
terribly contracted the head bent over the
breast as II in extreme agony, and foam issuing
nom the mouth. On the 10th inst the
most prominent Of the countrymen OF the
deceased, together with q large number of the
Peruvians, whose friendship had been worthly
gained during his residence OF forty years in the
Republic bore the body TO Its last resting place, In
the Protestant cemetery OF Bella Vista. Mr.. Nc
Can was partner in the house OF Alsop 4 Co., and
had ACQUIRED considerable fortune. HIS wife, q
Peruvian lady, preceded him 10 the grave few
months since. The perfect type Of an American
gentleman always mantfestinR the utmost sympa-
thy for she home which for many years he mad not
seen, Mr.. McCans memory will be long held In
respect.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-22

WARS HB LITTLE GAME 2-Mr. Shanks,
Of Indiana. is agitating the subject Of the re-
lations of the government and the Indians in
q rather aggressive spirit, his object being as
yet not apparent His latest notion is that
they are entitled to the ballot and he proposes
O committee to examine into their status as to
citizenship He believes them citizens under
the constitution. If they are subject to the
jurisdiction of the United States otherwise
than by treaty; and if they are taxed" and,
N ore especially, if there has been appropriate
legislation" under the fourteenth amendment,
Of which we have not heard, it is just possible
Mr.. Shanks may be right and that they are
citiZana