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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-01-02
A Happy New Year.

The old year Seventy-four, with its
joys and its sorrows, its success and
its disappointmerts, its triumphs and
its losses, has passed forever and is
now numbered with the times that
were, to be no more and the New
Year Seventy-Gve, with its events
hidden behind the veil of the future,
to be revealed in their own good time,
was ushered in yesterday morning !;
aud with its advent, on this, the
second day of its existence, we greet
you all with a "Ilappys,N New Year."
and many pleasant returns of this
anniv, rs.ry Of old Time, as be comes
to sprinkle our locks with the silvery
frosts of many winters. May this
be, in The dispensa,ious of kind
F.asace, a more peaceful and
prosperous year to the people Of
Louisiana than the past; may the
demagogue leave them in peace, the
old Father of Waters spare them
from inundaiion, the caterpillar leave
their cotton untouched and Divine
Providence bless them with an alum.
dant harvest.
Let US leave the dead past to bury
its dead sorrows, disappointments,
losses, crosses and heart-burnings,
snd look forward with bright antici-
pations and a cheerful hope Of a
glorious future and follow well
defined course in the pursuit of hap
piness, with the full determination to
make fair and pleasant record on
the pages Of the future history of our
lives. Let Us entertain no gloomy
forebodings of EVIL, borrowing.no sor-
row, fastening not to meet disap-
pointments, but always waiting to
"reach the bridge before we cross it,"
ever remembering that sufficient
unto the day is the evils thereof"
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-01-02

AS was generally believed and
predicted, the Returning Board man
aged to declare enough Republican
Representatives elected to give that
party majority in the Legislature
and turned the contested election over
to that partisan body to go through
the farce Of Investigation and return
ing the defeated candidates as elected;
and thus that perjured Board has
again fastened the letters Oh the
people of Louisiana again, to be
riveted by the Federal bayonet.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-01-02
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OF
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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-01-02

Grant is so honest, so ingenious
and has such profound confidence in
human nature that he was misled bv
the false misrepresentation of subor.
dlnates as to the debt of the District
OF Columbia, and thus in his message
made the trifing mistake of some ten
or twenty millions. His enemies
basely intimate that no one was in
better position to know the facts in the
case than the President and insinuate
that be and Boss Sheppard were in
full sympathy in the stupendous frauds
practiced by the ring of which the
latter was chief.
In ample proof of the Presidents
purity of motives he promptly con.
fessed his error when Mr.. Randall
published an estimate of the debt
which could not be disputed.-Sbrsxe-
port Times.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-01-02
SALUTATORY.

In resuming my connection witt
the BEACON, after two years absence
from the Office, presume it is hardly
necessary for me to define the course
l shall persue as one of its Editors
as | have been known to most OF
its readers both as Editor and Pub.
Usher, for more than five years and
| have no idea of making "a new de-
parture" from the old beaten track
that l have persucd during the many
years that l have been connected with
the press of this and other States.
Being fixed in my political opinions
and principles, the only change the
reader may expect in me is that
wrought by age and experience.
| AS publisher, it will be my constant
aim and effort to emulate my predc-
cessOr and late. confrerc, in making
the BEACON welcome visitor to ev-
cry iireside, countingroom and work
shop to which it may find its way, by
making such selections as | consider
adapted to the tastes of its readers,
keeping them posted upon the current
events of the day, opening its columns
to such contributions as may add to
its interest and usefulness, endeavor-
ing to he courteous to all and printing
a neat and sprigbtly paper, worthy of
its patronage.
As one of its editors l will watch
the interest of its many readers, guard
to the best of my ability, and accor-
ding to my ideas Of justice and right,
the rights and liberties of the People;
dealing with all public or political
matters with frlnness, fairness and
honesty, and avoiding as much as pcs.
sible all personalities, recriminations
and Improbable, irritating and useless
discussions, and if from prejudice |
cemMit errors-to which we are all
liable-they will spring from the head
and not the heart, and hope will be
so regarded by my readers. 1t is my
intention to devote much Of my time
to the study and discussion of such
subjects as will tend to the advance
ment and improvement Of our country
in every particular its wants and
adaptability to different products, az
riculturally and mechanically, and
the development of its latent re-
sources.
While the duties of the public Office,
which be fills, will require so much Of
the ProprietOr's time as to cause al
most the entire management Of the
paper perhaps, to devolve upon me,
he will have the general supervision
of the Editorial Department, and the
readers and myself will thus have the
advantages Of his calm judgement and
as well as the exercise of
two minds in conducting the paper.
With this explanation and friendly
greeting, l mount the tripod of the
BEACON Office, with ,h, kindest wishes
for all its readers. T. j. MANGuAL.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-01-02

Christmas has come and gone, and
it seems but yesterday since the
Christmas of 1878, but we miss the
merry laugh Of some ofo old friends,
among them is Lott T. Chapman.
One sho:; year ago be was here, full
of life and vigor-now be is numbered
with the dead. The thought springs
up in our mind who will 60 before an
other Christmas?
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-01-02
Completing the Conspiracy.
New York SUM-

There appears to be no further
room for doubt that the Kellogg Re-
turning Board, the creatures of a
spurious State Government, are de.
termiled to reverse the result of the
recent election in Louisiana by count
ing out enough Conservatives to give
the Kellogg men a majority in the
Legislature, leaving the body thus
constituted to proceed to such further
villainies as the occasion may sug-
gest
There is no possibility to doubt the
fact that the Conservatives carried
the State by decided majority. The
duplicate original returns filed with
the clerks Of the District Courts prove
this But the Returning Board, con-
trolled by the usurping Governor,
and, it is believed, acting under in
structions from Washington, have
deliberately entered into u conspiracy
to f.lsify the vote of the citizens by
means of forged, and fabricated, and
altered returns, and TO inlict upon the
people, against their will expressed
at the polls, the continued rule of the
desperate scoundrels who have so
long oppressed and pluniered them.
To protect the cOnspirators in their
work, Federal troops are kept in New
Orleans ready to respond in an instant
TO any demand which may he made
for their assistance
1t is undoubtedly true that the
thieves and swind!ers who have IN
lawfully been placed in control of the
Louisiana Government would be
swept out Of existence in day were
it not for the support they receive
from the President. The best citizens
Of New Orleans, knowing that the
usurpers have no legal right of
authority over them, regard their
tyrants rs outlaws, and as by the
acts Of the President they are denied
tine protection of the laws, they be-
lieve they would be justified in in
fllcting summary execution upon them,
As vigilance committees deal with
notorious malefactors in new countries
where there are no courts to punish
transgressors. But they know the
uselessness Of endea voring to contend
even against these rufiians, if they
have the United States army behind
them and however ardently Gen.
Grant may hope that the oppressed
people Of Louisiana may be goaded
into an outbreak which would result
in bloodshed, and thus afford pre-
text for asserting that they are in
rebellion against the United States
Government. we believe be will be
disappointed.
The outraged citizens of that State
have determined to make no physical
resistance to the overthrow of all
their constitutional rights, but as q
last recourse they have appealed to
the whole country to lend their moral
influence to prevent the consummation
of the intended infamy. This call
should not be unheeded. Mass meet
ings should be called at once here,
and 10 all the principal cities of the
NORTH; and competent speakers
should come forward to tell in appro-
pirate words the story of Louisiana's
wrongs. Should this be done, an ex-
preston of popular indignation now
sluml ering, would find utterance
which would make itself felt even
among the servile followers of Grant
in Congress.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-01-02

GEO. Z. KREss 4 Co. continue to improv-
and add to their large and varied stock of
gentlemen S dress goods in the establishment
so well known as the 'Vicksburg Clothing
Emporium on Washington street. This
hrn will tie found in one Of the largest and
finest houses in the Hill City, and will make
visit pleasant and agreeable to any who
may call to see them, whether they wish to
purchase or not. Don't fail to pay them
visit when you 90 to WicksbuIg.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-01-02

DY virtue Of two wrts of FLA issued from
I'D the Honorable Parish Court in and for
the parish of Richand, State of Louisiana in
the above entitled and numbered suits and to
me directed as Sheriff of the parish of Rich.
land, have seized and will offer for sale at
the door Of tile court house in sand parish of
Richland, within the legal hours at public auc-
ton to the highest bidder on
Saturday the 9Th day of Feb. 1875,
the following described property, to-wit:
Lot No. iOl in the town of Delhi, La,
fronting (323) three hundred and twenty three
feet on Front Street and running back six
hundred and fifty feet (650.)
Seized as the property of J. d. Holly and
will be sold TO satisfy said debts, interests and
costs.
Terms of sale, cash with the benefit of
aPpraie,nenr.
J. A. LIDDELL,
Jan =, 10 5>6;S3O Sheriff
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-01-02

IHE commanding operation of DR.. WAL
kER Vinegar BIrrERs in Chronic Dyspepsia
fevers, Nervous Disorders, Constipation.
deficiency of vital power, and all maladies
affecting the stomach, the liver. the bowels.
the pulmonary organs, or the muscular sys
ten, exciting the wonder Of scientific men
and creating such sensation among the sick
as was never before witnessed in any age
The sale OF this great vegetable remedy have
been qnadrupled within single year.
Sen6-It
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-01-02
SUCCESSION SALE.
Succession of n. f. McCraw, Decd

Succession of n. +. McCraw, Decd.
DY virtue Of an order Of sale, issued from
I'D the Honorable Parish Court in and for
the Parish Of Richand, State of Louisiana,
and TO me directed as administrator Of the
succession Of N. F. McCraw, deceased, will
otter for sale at public auction, to the highest
bidder, in the town Of Delhi in said parish
and State, on
Saturday, February the 9Th, 1875,
the following described property, belonging to
said succession, to-wit: A house and TWEEN
y-five acres Of land. less twele acres, lying
and being in the north west quarter of section
thirteen Q3), Township seventeen az,
Range nine 90 East, aud bounded on the
south by the North Louisiana and Texas
Railroad, and on the west by the land of
William j. Davis or Sarah Davis, and bound
ed on the north by land of G. Caldwell. Said
property being the last place of residence of
the deceased n. F. McCraw. l. will also
offer for sale on the same day ohe box of
dental instruments.
Terms Of sale-Cash at tho inventoried
appraisemennt
G. Med. BRUMBY,
Jan. 2, ls75-6t. S24. Administrator,
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-01-02

Yesterday was the day for turning
over new leaves, and forming new
resolutions, to be broken and renewed
again from year to year.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-01-02
Peterson's Magazine.
GREAT OFFERS FOR 1874.

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Great reductions 10 clubs
Address CHAs. J. PETERSON,
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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-01-02
Fancy Candies.

100 BOXES, 2Obs each, in 5lb cartoons.
We call the attention OF the TRADE to these
Candies-they are desirable stock for the
Holidays.
LAMKIN & EGGLEsrOE.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-01-02

Jewell. of the Bulletin, is under
bond of $4,000 to prevent him lighting
the duel with Warmoth.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-01-02

Tuesday.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-01-02
A few Kind Words to my
Patrons.

Many Of you are behind with me one. two
and three years, a a general thing most Of
you can 90 To shc stores and get what you want.
You make arrangements to pay other debts.
Why leave me ia the cOid2
81 We waited long, am waiting still,
You treat no other friend so ILL.,"
want some mpuey-must pay my debts
and wind up my business, therefore call and
let me know What you can do.-You will not
find me hard task master if yon are disposed
10 DO what Is right, ifyou fail to come and
make some satisfactory arrangement with me,
don't be offended if take legal measures to
collect my debts, for have served you faith.
fully and only want my own.
D. X. PETIT VI. ID.
Nov. 18th, 1871, I'm.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-01-02

Warmoth was acquitted of the
charge of numbering Byerly.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-01-02
Ten Dollars Reward!

Estrayed from the undersigned about the
ir,t of November, 1874, one horse mule me-
dium size, branded j X on the hip. will
give ten dollars to any person who will dcliv-
or said mule to Wiley T.. Mangham, Rayville,
La. When last SEEM he was near VI. J.
Llddell's, had short rope around his neck.
J. VI. RILEY.
Dec. 9Th 1874, tf
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-01-02
Sherif's Sale.

State Of Louisiana, Parish of }
Richland, Parish Court.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-01-02
THIRD CLASS.

Note.-Packages Of mailable matter of this
class mus, be prepaid by stamps, and must
not exceed the weight prescribed by law
(which is four pounds). Packages exceeding
the prescribed weight are unavailable.
All matter Of the third class must he fully
prepaid.
On pamphlets occasional publications, tran.
silent newspapers, magazines and periodicals;
handbills, posters, sheet music, unsealed circu-
lars, prospectuses. book manuscripts and proof
sheets, printed cards, maps, Autographs, prints,
autographs and engravings, seeds,
cuttings, bulbs, roots and scions-l cent for
each two ounces or fraction thereof-weight
Of package limited to four pounds.
On flexible patterns, samples Of ores, metals,
minerals and merchandise, sample cards,
Photographic paper, letter envelopes, postal
envelopes and wrappers, imprinted cards,
plain and ornamental paper, Photographs and
all other articles for which other rates of
postage are not prescribed in this table, and
which are not by law excluded from the
mails cent for each two ounces or fraction
thereof-weight of packages limited to four
pounds.
On books cent for each two ounces or
fraction thereof-weight OF packages limited
to four pounds.
On uns~ald circulars, newspapers, (wheth-
er transient or addressed TO regular subscrib-
ers-excepting weekly papers, which may be
delivered TO subscribers on prepayment of
regular quarterly rates) and on periodicals
not exceeding two ounces in weight, when
any of the same are deposited in letier-car-
rier Office for delivery by the Office or its car
riers-l cent each.
On periodicals two ounces in weight. when
deposited IN a leltercaTier Office for delivery
by the Office of its carrers-2 cents each.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-12-18

Deputy United States Marshal j. 6.
Ragsdale is out with an explanatory
letter in the Register. In this letter the
ardor of the officer exceeds the discre-
ton OF the man, and he attempts to
prove too much. It'll not the province
of the Marshal to construe the law; the
courts, not the Register clique. are to
determine whether the laws of the Uni
ted States have been violated by the
publishers of this. journal. We venture
the assertion that the over Jealous Mar
shal never penned a line Of the eek
planatory letter." in which he says
my attention was called to the adver-
stisement by nm officer of the law in this
town" There are but two United
States officers in Winnemucca, w. L.
French and ths Deputy Marshal. We
are satisfied that Mr.. French did not
instigate the proceedings against the
publishers of the SILvSR STATE, and
are forced to believe that the Marshal
is mistaken on that point.
AS to the comments of the Register
on Mr.. Ragsdale's explanation, they are
too thin to hold water, and unworthy
of attention. Mr.. Ragsdale promised
the proprietors of the SILVER STATE TO
give the names of the persons who in
stigated proceedings against them. He
also said, and his statement was cor
roborated by the United States District
Attorney fer Nevada, that said proceed
ings had been commenced several weeks
ago. These are facts susceptible of
proof. If Mr.. Ragsdale fulflls his
promise we shall have the satisfaction
of knowing to whom we are indebted for
so much notoriety, if not the facts may
be ELECTED on the witness stand when
the case comes up for trial. 1t is very
evident that the instigatoIs OF this dirty
business ars not anxious to have their
names made public and are ashamed of
their connection with such disreputabls
proceedings. The District Attorney,
Mr.. Varian, emphaticaly denies that he
is the instigator and says he discoun-
tenahced the proceedings from the
beginning, and issued the complaint
and warrant only when compelled to
do so, as he can prove by letters new,
In his possession.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-12-18

The Vivian-De Angeles Troupe per-
formed to another crowded house last
evening, and departs west this even
ing with the wishes of our citizens that
continued success attend the artists
until their arrival at the Golden Gate,
when no recommendation will be neces-
sary, Vivian being an old and esteemed
favorite at that place.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-12-18
SUMMARY OF THIS MORNINGS
DISPATCHES.

Gold closed in New York yesterday
at 1857.
Legal tenders buying at 81, and S71s
selling, -.
The Red Jacket mining company Of
idaho, have levied an assessment of
twenty-five cents per share. delinquent
january 18th.
An assessment of ten cents per share
has BEEN levied on the stock of the
North Carson mining company, delin-
quent January Goth.
The raising of ore through the Con-
solidated Virginia shaft was resumed
OF the 18th inst, after several weeks of
interruption incident to the late fire.
The President and family, members
of his Cabinet. Judges of the Supreme
Court and Congressional delegation
were at Philadelphia last night to wit
mess some Centennial arrangerR ents.
The poles in London are about to
start for France to bring back the crew
of the British ship Lenris, who mutt
MED.
4. The President has appointed Geo.
F.Seward, Consul General at Shanghae,
as Minister to China; Vice Avery de-
ceased; and James Briney ,sf Michigan,
Minister to Netherlands.
In Haansta, Peru. during a late cleo
tion, riot occurred, and twenty per-
sons were killed and large number
wounded.
In late boat race in Callao harbor,
between the crews Of the United States
steamer Richmond and Peruvian
man-of-wsr, for two miles, and a purse
of $4,000 in gold, the Psruvians were
successful, their boat being 400 pounds
lighter than the Richmond. qa-
A San Francisco dispatch says in
connection with the recent Chinese
war in Virginia City considerable actic-
ty is reported among the Chinese in
this city. They have been purchas-
ing arms to noticeable extent for
some days past, and it is reported
that number of them well armed have
started to Virginia to take part in the
fight there. Others are said to be
preparing for movement in that di
IectioA.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-12-18

The Elko Independent 10 informed
that Mart. Hurt, Mountain City pic :
neer left that place for Bruno on the
LIST of December and has not been
heard from since. Snow was falling at
the time he started. and it is thought
that he lost his way and his life in the
mountains.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-12-18
T Z L G C n A p HIC
EASTERN DISPATCHES
ESPECIAL TO THE SILVER STATE

OMAHA. Dec. II.
At two o'clock this morning FIRE
broke out in an old rookery called Rot
ten Row, between Farnham and Doug
lass streets. The night was intensely
cold. and great difficulty was sxpsr-
fenced in getting streams of water on
the flames, which soon spread 10 adj
joining buildings south. and before
the fire was controlled eight frame
buildings were destroyed. The
heaviest looser. Julius Meyer, who
occupied the corner building. which
was filed with several thousand dol.
lars worth of furs and Indian curiosi-
ties. Total loss will reach $4,000,
with little or no insurance. The
origin supposed incendiary.
CONCORD, N. H., Dec. II.
About eight inches of snow
fell here during the night. The
weather is now warm and pleasant.
MANCHEsTER. N. H., Dec. II.
A storm commenced here about 2 A.
NJ; but ceased at Z A. NJ, about two
inches of snow falling. 1t is now clear
ing off.
New York, Dec. II.
Religious services iu the tombs last
night We're conducted on behalf of
Ellis by colored Methodist minister,
Rev, I. A. Davis, and Fathers Doran
and Barry in behalf of Thompson and
Weston, occupied an hour, and ended
at 10 o'clock, the tomhs were then
deserted, except by ewreporters and
prison officials. At / O'Clock, after
taking bath they went to bed, and in
short time all were sleeping soundly.
They awoke at 5 o clock, and began
preparing for the execution. At an
early hour this morning the streets in
the vicinity of the tombs presented an
animated appearances. A party of
five hundred policemen covered con-
verging points to keep back the i'm.
messe crowds. Three herses aud a
half-dozen carriages wero stationed at
Franklin street entrance, intended to
form the funeral cortege in conveying
OF the RENAME of the doomed prisoners
to place of intsrment.