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Richland beacon., 1876-09-02
The Work Of Congress.

Congress has been long time adj
juurning, but every Cnc must acknoWi-
edge that it has done good work while
it has been in session Not even the
bittcrest political opponents can dray
that theDrmocra,ic House ha. faithful
" kept the pledges of reform which ii
made when it entered upon lis l"hocS.
1t is true that in consequence OF the
stu!iifying influences and actions
of the Republican Senate. it has not
been able 20 arrive at the full mcasur"
of the desired success in lis schcunc5
for the purilication Of the government
and the amcliOratiOn OF the dep!orab!c
condition Of the country. 1t has how
ever accomplished enough TO excite oar
admiration, and 10 viudicate lis pro-
fessions of desire TO labor solely FOR
abe good Of the nation. 1t has driven
from Office a disgraced Secretary OF
War. and laid bare the schemes OF
, vilhany by which the department was
made TO contribute to the selfish and
corrupt Vaccinations Of its head 1t
has exposed the iucompctcn"y and
dishonesty Of the men who have Tor
so long had control Of the Executive
Office in some instances arrcstIn.
the career Of infamy, by removing the
supplies by which their greed and
lust were gra'iiird 1t has cut down
our expenses from IL millions OF last
wear 10 IA millions without causing
arv diminuli0n Of the usefulness u
any department, and it refused to re
store the franking privilege, which wa,
re-cnarted by the Senate. Its mem
bcrs have in their actions mani
tested their high regard for Tho
best interests Of the people whose
representatives they were, and 1t:
performances would have been mucl
more important had lis efforts bccl
seconded, instead ofthwar,cd in ever,
manner, by the Senate. The countr,
appreciates its cndcavors and il
achievements, will soon, by placn:
Tilden in the Executive chair, and TIL
other branch of Congress in Demo
cratic hands, remove all obstacles t
the progress in the nations pros
: perily.
Richland beacon., 1876-09-02
How Men Break Down.

Men often have their hands full;
are ogcrcrowdcd with business, and
drive hurriedly along at it, but may
not he overworkeG. We cantot always
tell when we are overworked. \
man does not always know bimseli,
no more than he knows the strain
upon the main spring Of his watch
that will break il. But there comes a
time when it brcaks-a click, SNAP.
ard then the watch stops. Mc:! break
down in this way. They go on day
after day, he pressure bearing harder
each successive day, until the vital
force gives out and the machine stops !;
it is one Of the last things that men
will aGini. 20 themselves, much less
to others. They think it Is only II
wcarincss Of the flesh, which will pass
uiT with a few hours rest, when, iii
fact, every nerve, power and recourse
is exhausted, and the system is driven
to work by sheer force Of the will.
When the oil ON the shaft or oil-boX
is exhausted, every revolution wears
on the revolving part, and will soon
rum it. The same is true OF TIC
human BODY.
Richland beacon., 1876-09-02
. co. =

There are some Republicans in this
State, who are beginning 10 realize
the extent of the blunder the party
made, in not following the advice of
the State Register in regard 10 It's
nominations. We advised the selcc-
ton Of candidates whose previous con-
duet and present surroundings, would
guarantee proper management OF
affairs after they are placed in Office.
We favored the nomination Of il ticket
tha, was not completely under ke!-
iogg's influence. Because we thus
cxercizeG the right of every Re-
publican to express and advocate his
views. and because we refuse to al
vocate the ticket that Kellogg has put
up, we are charged by the oilicc-hunt-
ing brigade, as a traitor to the party,
and q Democrat under very thin
pretense Of republicanism. We are
reminded that the obligations we owe
TO the party, require that we should
support the nominees of the party
no matter who they are nor bow they
were nominated. This is simply an
effort TO dodge the solid shot from the
editorial batteries OF the State Register.
Instead of abusing and villify ing the
Editor of the State Register we sug-
gest that they reply to some Of our
arguments, and if they find 70 argu-
ments in the paper worthy of at,en-
ton, let them deny some Of our state
ments. The types Of this Office, and
the cclums Of this paper, are rendered
free of charge, to any and everybody,
" no desire to make any explanation,
criticism, or denial Of any editorial
article we have ever printed. We
say that we cannot support johnson,
the Republican candidate for Auditor
because he does not do his duty and
comply with the law, which requires
him TO publish a sworn statement o
the amount Of money in the State
Treasury. We cannot vote for Pack
ard because he cares more for his OWL
success than for anything else. IL
carry his games be has always beet
; willing to use The Federal army, ballo
! box suffers, or false registration pa
pers. He has never to our knowledge
refused any vjllianous appliances Il
! carry bis point, Now these reason
{ are easily understood. They canno
; be disposed of by the statement tina
; the editor of the State Register is
C Democrat ? That is dodging the j:
sue, and is entirely unworry CT & part
!, with pure record, and honest cand
u dates. We propose TO maintain wba
: we believe is right, aud TO denounc
what we know is wrong. We expe,
to be Republican if the Democrat
C carry the State, in which latter cas-
o we shall see. perhaps. haIfthe Repu'
y lican candidates among the Democra,
-StQ'c Register
Richland beacon., 1876-09-02

William Fish, executed Mt Liver
pool lately for murder, was detected
in his crime by a dog. Fish was IL
barber. and having cnticcd a I-year-
old girl from the street he cut her
throat with a razor and mashed her
brains on, with a club. a portion Of
the body was found in field, and a
dog, n bloodhound, crossed with
pointer blood, was taken to the spot
and set loose. Travelling to Fists
home he rushed for "a chimney. and
upon examination, the ilue developed
the rest of the remains. Fish was
arrested and confessed, and the four
legged detective went back to his
daily arocations without reward FOR
his pains.-CLicago TriJuH'.
Richland beacon., 1876-09-02
4 GOOD HOME
FOR SOME ONE FOR SALE,
NEAR DELHI, LA,

iCl acIcs of land; 22O acres IN cultivation
n new dwelling. containing five rooms; all
out houses necessary for IaDQTcTs large
new gin house; new lO saw %'n and new
belt; Dccring'> new Horse Enginc--a success
In fact everything in perfect order Tor farm
ing. Cool wells of water, good gardens,
orchards OF the best quality oi al the select
kinds of fruits, containing peaches. aprie-
pears. figs ounces, apricoI-, piumS, cherries.
grapes. raSpbcrrie., strawberries, etc etc an'
in fact. everything TO make home pleasant
All above oeei How. one mile north. west oi
Delhi, ON tho V, :. x L Il. X.
Price SIS. % per acre, onc-haIi cash, BAL
ance one aud Two years time.
If not sold before the iir-t Of N"v'nher'
1879. will be Withdrawn itom The market.
The society of pclhi Is Il, good H. any III
the Siatc-"oud schools and chur'hc>, Meth
odi>r. Bapii<r. Presbyterian aud Catholic.
Titles good Change of business j. ilIc rca-
son assigned for this extraordinary otter.
Apply TO Wiley p. Namatam, nj Rayv'iie,
In ar the uudcrs,.n ,d. on the premises or nj
pelhi. La. JOHN I. ; ANSfL.
August 2l>,. Is55.
Richland beacon., 1876-09-02
4 Sons Tardy Vengeance.


\ party of troopers entered the
house of widow, and demanded and
received rrlrr.hment. A wcll-grown
lad, the widows son, waited upon
them, the widow Hospitality Offering
to their wants all that she had to
command.
How do YOU live in these trOub-
lous times. Goodv p asked one of the
merccnarics with an air of kindness.
We'll, | thank heaven" answered
the poor widow. my good man left
me COW and garden, with that bit
ot field. do not complain"
Indeed :" calculated the rulliian,
CoporaI Spiedgelt what say you
To try if heaven helps her without the
cow"
Ach, mcin Gott ! der garten is
cnoof! Nit It some verlachen-ha
ha :" and the fellow laughed. "kill
er-schuicrn machen (the cow aad
spoil ter milch and ter kase (chcesc) "
"Ay," quolh the fellow, with a
hoarsc laugh land so it will. So,
Goody, here goes, with the hUnors OF
war-tara ~ and hc drew his sword
What are you going to do :" cried
The youth, springing forward, with
tears in his eyes aud terror in his
face
Strike the brat, Bobn said thl
trooper, as one snote the boy on the
mouth, willie the trooper passed
his sw ord through the breast of tht
gentle e-fceder-the poor COW
! aud, to add to the DEVILS deed, NOW
ed down all the kaie in the garden
The troopers then departed.
Widow aud child were at once des
litute of every source Of existence
She soon sirkened, and died of ;
brohcl-heart, and the boy wandered
away and was not seen or heard q
many year after
During the war in Flanders, q part,
of soldiers were one AFTERNOON sea'et
around camp fire, and flushed wit
wine and victory. were relating som
deeds of the past, till they seemed L
take a turn in vying with each oihe
for the atroci'y of their details
IL once starved an old dame b.
merry Carlisle" said a trooper note
for bis fcrbcity and courage. 81 kille
her cow, and, egad! destroyed be
greens. She said heaven would kcc
her, and her faith! longed to kno,
a miracle. But she died-ha. ha
she died!"
And do you not repent OF tha
dced;' cried young trooper, leapln
TO bis feet, with wrathiul brows.
/" Repent? Bah ! what the dev
p should | repent for 2" asked the othe
contemptuously. Sit down and laug
at the joke"
ADO You stand up. you maraudin
4. dog :" shouted the soldier for in II
name of that Heaven she trusted i
: YOU shall repent it. That woman WI
e my mother "
d And, unsheatbing his sword,
: struck the ruflian soldier on his chez
> with bis fist. and Instantly swor'
: were crossed.
;, Twice, thrice did the avenging 81
pass bis sword through the body
: the destroyer of the poor widow
living, and turning him over with
foot, as the other lay wrilhing in
pangs of death, added:
4 "Had you but repen,ed that dec
y, 1 had lett you to God; but as y
v ren n,ed not, know that Heaven aver
r. es her in me J"
Richland beacon., 1876-09-02

We are told hat is is proposed by
some of the coored Republicans Of
the 18th Ward to appoint committee
to examine the ticket of cvcv white
Republican, who at tie next election,
votes in that ward, we he,eby give
notice that we shall not submit To any
such proceeding. We intend to vote
folded ballot, and nobody shall sec
whose names are or II, aud if neccS-
sarv, we shall insist on the entire mil
irary and naval forces of the nation
to protect US in this right. We shall
do this, because it is nubodv's business
who we vote for At the same fine
we have 10 objection 10 everybody
knowing just how We vote, provided
there is no committee TO intimidatc u.;.
We here give notice that we shall not
vote for 5. b. Packard for Governor
OF Geo. Is johnson for Auditor, for
reasons that can he asceriained by
reading this paper. We do not intend
/ to vote for William q. Brown, ior
State Superintendent Of Education,
because he realms that pious fraud,
/ &. w. Heating as Il Division Super
intendcut of Education. after this pa
per has repeatedly called his attention
to the fact that Heating drew pay as
a Division Superintendent, while he
also drew pay FOR the same ,ime as a
member Of the Legislature, after deny
ing on the floor of the House that be
was Division Superintendent, and
stating that he had resigned the Office.
This, in our opinion, is good reason
why we should not support Brown
If we conclude to vote for any DEM
cratic nominee due notice will be Civ
en- in this paper, but oar ticket, when
we come To vote shall not he i" search
cd" Mind that.-.Stdic Register.
Richland beacon., 1876-09-02
BEATTY 2!1seE


Tits splendid Piano Forte combines every
improvement in tone with power and great
durability, aud ha- received the unqualified
endor>enIeui, Of The highest musical autlIori-
ties for irs marvel ms, extraordinary TiclncS>
Of tone. having NO SUPERIOR IN THE
WORLD. Large size = O1tavos. Overstrumg
Bass, Full Iron Frame. French Grand Action.
Fret Desk, Carved Pedal, Solid Rosewood
Mnuldings, Ivory hey Front, Capped Ham
mcrs. Grailc Treble, &c. Liberal discount
10 the trade. Agents wamied--malc or female.
I..sE" send stamp Ter cirrniar. Address.
DANIEL. Il. BEATTY, WASH
i,lStOfi, Now Jersey. ly
Richland beacon., 1876-09-02
DEATTI's CELEBRATED
GOLDEN TONG u e
PARLOR ORGANS.
RAYS uF LIGHr FROM THE Pass {:

RAYS uF LIGHT FROM THE Pass :
Beatty, Golden T"naua paror Organs have
wr.n for iIIcnl~ciAr> u good reputation far and
wide lyG,hng:oH (N J star.
We would recommend ,hi> excellent in>irn
mnrt 10 the musical world. for IL iincness oi
tone Pc c,shrra iHd) HcmocTm.
WumLimr Lodge oi Odd Fellows has pur-
chased one of Brairy's Golden Tongue Organ>.
and il l. ia" l,'-t ug>trIrn"i ever brought 10
rIIi- town - Iiiood>'ora (N J Regis'''.
The instrument gives entire satisfaction
Ny brother. who rurcI,a>cd rie organ, Is hiSh
ly rIra>cd-M Mmph'S (lio) Nc'rs.
Those who wish to purchase first cas-
instrument for home. hall or church Irusic
should uy a Beatty by all mcaHs.-Ers'y
(Eirh) UHitne
It, tone equals the finest we have ever
heard --Edi.,a 10 } EmocrM.
gents wanted cycrywLc.c tC canvass for
this superior instrument.
Address, D. MEL F. BE.4TTI.
Hdshidg'oh, y. j.
Richland beacon., 1876-09-02

Eli Perkins entreats the ladies tn
throw away their silks and dress IN
sweet, cheap, white muslins. Very
well but does he Know, that il costs
sweet Simplicity S. every time she
gets that cheap Arcadian garment
laundricd, and that q good many have
TO wear their silks for The sake OF
economy +?
Richland beacon., 1876-09-02
Tho Novor of RnS,op rccently Oa

TIE Mayor Of Boston recently gave
q position on the police force of that
city to Young man who had gradu-
aied d: Harvard College and the
Harvard Medical School. The appli-
can. was q prac,iciag ply sician but
found himself unable to provide the
barest neccssarics Of life for his vile
AID child
Richland beacon., 1876-09-02
BEATTY 3!Ase:

G3~ sCIIEND UPRIGHT.
These celebrated instruments have attain
ed wonderful degree of popularity amorg
the musical fraternity generally. They have
been tested by, and received ,he positive
Endorsements of some uf the most celebrated
musicians for harmony and richness OF tone.
They are without superior. -Huatingfon
(Pa.,) Monitor.
Ey- Agent. wanted. Send stamp for eat
alCsue. Address DANIEL F. BEATTY,
Washington, New Jersey ly
Richland beacon., 1876-09-02
DEATTY'S CELEBRATED
GOLDEN TON CUE

ParlOr Organs are highly recommend
ed by Prof. o. II. Hunger, Rev. A. NJ Jelly
Baltimore, Nd; Prof. John b. Rowland, Rev.
S Domer, Washington, d. C.; G. $. Dysart
Bloomfield, Iowa; &. w Robinson, Prof
Johnston, Philadelphia. and thousands OF 9th
ers as the best in use. Send stamp for extend
ell lisi Of testimony before buying paIlo
organ. Agents wanicd everywhere. Ad
dress. D.iSIEL b. BETTY H'cStmgtol
Richland beacon., 1876-09-02

Have opened a Shoe and
Boot Shop between Polk
Il MiIlers and Capt ID. A.
Campbell's stores. north
side of RaiIroad ; have en-
PIoy"d skilItul woIkmcn
aud are now prepared tn do
all kinds of work in their
line. snch as making and
repairing Boots, Shoes, etc.
They RESP ecifi'lly solicit
the patrotiage OF the public
aud guarantee satisfaction.
March IL. 1871. If
Richland beacon., 1876-09-02

All the crops in Lafourche are
doing well. There is enough corn 10
las, through the year. The rice crop
is iue and how ready Tor cutting.
Richland beacon., 1876-09-02
C,ONSUMPTION CURED!

I IAN uId phy-'ciar, retired from active pTfc-
nee lavin. had priced in his hands hy an
East INDIA Missionary the foruula,Ql a simple
Vegetable Remedy, for the speedy and per.
rnanrn; Cure of Consumption, Brochi'I>. Ia
tarih, As hina, and all lhruai and Lung Aiiec
lions, al-c Positive and Radical Cure for
Nervous Debility aud all Nervous C"ml laiui>,
afirr having tlomn.liy tested its wonderful
curative powers ia thousands Of eases. feels
il his dury To- make it kn"wn TO his suffering
fellows. Arluarrd by tbs motive, anh a
considerations desire to relieve human suffer
ing h- viii send (frrc ot. cborcO 10 all wi"
desire it, this recipe. with full directions io'
preparing and successfully using. Sent hy
return mail liy atldrrs>iu.. with stamp. naming
this paper, DR.. c. ". STENE EMS.
Monroe Block, Syracuse \. !.
March -. lS1G-ly.
Richland beacon., 1876-09-02

Samuel s. Evans If Salt LAKE has
within three months married the moth
or and the aunt Of wife that ~;
already possessed
Richland beacon., 1876-09-02
=. n. Mouusox, w. w. FAUAEr
MORRISON & FARMER,

4 TTORNEYS AT LAW, MONROE, LA,
"A Will personally attend the terms Of the
Di,lIic, Count at Rayvillr, 2ichiand Parish,
WimsLorugl,, franklin Parish. and Bas'rop,
Nor el,osisc Parish. Special contracts can be
made will, them TO attend TO succession cas's
in the Parish Courts. they will take claims
for collection in any Parish in Louisiana, with
tho privilege of managing same in connection
will resident suornrys, aud will attend to
business in The State and United States Land
Othccs They also practice in The Supreme
Cour, Of Louisiana ard III the United States.
Monroe. La. Jan. |, iS16.-ly.
Richland beacon., 1876-09-02

ADVERTISEMENTS inserted az the rate of tlS l+r
square for the rrst insertion and IS cents fT ZACH
rubs"aUcnt one. 1en lines or less constitute .
square.
gE- Professional Card-, 5000 per n um; fH
six months, fl2. 80 III siyance-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-12-15
SEAsO.ABLE RECIPES.

French Rolls. Into pound OF Hour
rub ounces of butter and the whites
Of eggs, well beaten; add a table
spoonful Of good yeast, a little salt, and
milk enough 10 make "A still dough;
cover and set it In "a warm place TIL
light, which will be in an hour or more,
according 10 the strength Of the yeast.
Cut into rolls, dip the edges into melted
butter 10 keep them from sticking to-
gether, and bake in quick oven.
Or-TaI Soup tails, il large, 3 il
small, will make large tureen OF soup.
Divide them at the joints; rub them
with salt, and soak well in lHkewarm
water; place the tails in a stew-pan,
with onions, bunch Of parsley, 2
dozen Jamaica or black pepper-corns,
sliced turnip, carrot, and quarts
water. When the meat is tender, which
will be in about "a hours, cut it up into
very small pieces Thicker the soup
with little brown flour rubbed up with
a ladleful Of the top fat; strain it into
a clean stew-pan, put in the cut meat,
boil and skim, season with a teaspoon
full of mushroom catsup, and pepper to
the taste.
apple Damphngs.-For boiled dump
hngs, make a paste of pound Of beef
suet, chopped as fine as possible, 20 2
poands of sifted -four, teaspoonfuls of
salt, and wetted with as little iCe-cold
water as possible. For baked dump
lings, the paste should be made Of
flour, pounds, teaspoonful of salt,
pound lard, wetted with very little ice
water; then rolled out in rather thin
sheet, and spread over with } pound
butter; then rolled up and pieces cut
of for each dumpling. You should have
tender, juicy apples; pare them, take
the core out with an apple-corer, and I'LL
the cavity with graduated sugar, small
bits of lemon, aud lemon-juice squeezed
into il; or you may fill them instead
with raspberry jam, or any sort of mar
malade you prefer; or you can put the
apples in plain. Roll out the paste Of
moderate thickness, and take two cir
cular pieces for each dumping, wetting
the edges with water, using a paste
brush, and pinching the edges together
with thumb and finger. Boil each
dumping separately tied in a coarse
cloth, previously dipped in boiling
water. Tie them very tightly, leaving
only small space for them TO swell.
Have ready a pot of boiling water; boil
steadily for one hour. Serve as soon as
taken up.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-12-15
Domestic Life Of the Presidents.

Washington was married, but had no
children. Adams was married and
had one son, whom he lived 10 see Pres
ident Jefferson was widOwer; his
wife died twenty years before his cleo
ton. They had six children-all daugh-
ters-of whom only two survived infan-
cy. Madison was married, but had no
children. His wife was the most ele-
giant woman that ever adorned the Pres
idential mansion. She survived him,
and was for many years the pride of
Washington society, having lived TO lis
ten to Henry Clay's farewell speech in
the Senate. Monroe was married, and
so was John Quincy Adams. Jackson
was "A widower, and so were Van Buren,
and Harrison. Tyler was widower
when he entered office, but soon after
wards married the heiress, Miss Gard
ner, Of this city lie was the only Pres
ident that married during his term Of
office. Polk was a married man, and
his wife survived him a number Of
years. General Taylor was a widower.
Pierce was a married man, but Buch-
anan was bachelor The social con-
dition of such men as Lincoln, Johnson,
and Grant needs no reference, except
To add that Grant is the first President
who had a daughter married while in
Office. -CinciHH1t Gazette.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-12-15

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The New ProverbIal Philosophy.

Ask no woman her age. Never joke
with a policeman. Do not play at chess
with a widow. Never contradict man
who suffers. Be civil to rich uncles
and aunts. Your oldest hat, of course,
for an evening party. Always sit next
the carver, if YOU can, at dinner. Keep
" "a own secrets. Tell no human be
ing you dye your whiskers. Wind up
your conduct, like your watch, once ev-
cry day, infinitely examining whether
YOU are fast or slow. Make friends with
the steward on board "A steamer
there's no knowing how soon you may
be in his power.