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Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16
SIIERIFF's SALE.

Fendall x Fisher. State of Louisiana,
VS.. No. 2S9. Parish % Richland,
II. Felix Vickers. Parish Court
DY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF Fl. FA.,
I'D issued from the Honorable Parish Court
in and for the Parish and State aforesaid
have seized and will offer for sale at the
door q the Courthouse in RayviIe, on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER l6, 1876,
the following described property to-wit n
i, Of n. + Sec. SO, I. 10, n. r. Z,
containing 40 acres Of land, more or less.
Terms OF sale, cash, without the benefit of
appraisement.
c. H. MOORE, Sheriff
Rayvile, La, August ), 1876.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16
ITO THE CITIZENS
OF THE PARISH OF RICHLAND.

Notice is hereby given that the Office of
Registration for the Parish of Rch.and l. now
open in the rowr Of Eayville and will reriuin
open at this place un,ii Saturday, September
2nd, 1876.
After which the office will be opened al
the following times amt places
Grard. cpru Monday, 18th day of Sept, and
close Saturday Sept gIh.
Alto open Monday, Sept. ilth, AID close
Saturday, Sept. 10Th.
Redno"tiI, open Monday, Sept. lS:ii, and
close Saturday. Sept 25rd.
Delhi, open Monday, Sept. 25th, ami cIo,e
Saturday. Sept. 2urh.
Midway. open Monday. Oct. Pad, AMI close
"Wednesday, Oct. 9th.
McCaws School House. open N,nlay.
Oct. OH aud close Wednesday, Oct. l'n.
Reopen a, RayviiIe, Oct. III and close
finally Oct 2hth, 1876.
J. F. KELLY,
Supervisor Of Registration Parish Of klchIand
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16

ORGAN FoR SALE-We offer for sale a. No 46
S275 Beaity's Golden Tongue Parlor Organ.
manufactured by Mr. Daniel F. Beatty, of
Washington, N. j., who adveriises in our
columns. The organs manugactured by thi.
house are noted for their beautiful finish, rich
deep tone, and great durability; have only
to be seen and heard to be appreciated. Call
at this office If
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16

We learn IN a roundabout way, for which
we cannot volch, III some moLey was stolen
a few nights since from a member OF a small
squad Of Texas horse droverc, who are en-
camped near Redmouth, in this parish that
two struggling negroes were suspicioned Of
committing the theft pursued and one Of them
captured. severely whipped. ono Of his ears
cut off and he ordered TO leave. Ii is to be
hoped that this IS an exaggerated report, for, if
il is true, it will furnish an immense amount
Of grist for the outrage nail, and beiure ii has
uavelled fifty miles will be exaggerated into
the murder of al least a half tioze1 inno :ent
coored citizens; and the good people Of Cur
parish will be blamed by their demo,ra
friends al a distance for an act committed 10y
some hotheaded young stranger. If any per.
son had money stolen irom him, he should
have had recourse 10 the laws of the state for
the punishment of the thief.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16
DEATHS CELEBRATED
GOLDEN TONGUE
PARLOR ORGANS.
RAYS or LIGET FRcM TIE Pass ::

RAYS OF LIGHT FRCI TIE Press
Beatty Golden Tongue Parlor Organs have
won for themselves good reputation far aud
wide Washington (NJ) Star
We would recomme nd this excellent instru.
ment to the musical world for IFS fineness Of
tone -Peersbnrg Ind) D,morat.
Woodbn, Lodge of Odd Fellows has pur-
chased one Of Beariy's Golden Tongue Organs.
and it is the beet instrument ever brought To-
this town. IVoodsto1n (FJ Register
The instrument gives entire satisfaction.
My brother, WHO purchased the organ, is high.
ly pleased.-Nemphis Mo- Ners.
Those who wish to purchase first. c'ass
instrument for home, hall or church music
should try Beatty by. all means.-Hersey
(Nich) Outline
Its tone equals the finest we have ever
heard-Edina Mo Democrat.
gents wanted everywhere TO canvass for
this superior instrument.
Address, Daniel r. BEATTY.
Warrington, NJ j.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16
SUCCESSION SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA-PARISH OF
RlCBLAND-PARISH COURT.

Succession Of YIN. f. Harroid, deceased.
NYHEREAS Ellis p Southerand Las
w filed in the office of the Clerk OF the
li,h District Court, in and for said Parish Of
RiclIand, his application tor the Adminlstra-
ton of the Es:are Of VIM. F.. Harold, deceased
Now. therefore, unless opposition be made
thereto within ten days from the date hereof,
the said Ellis p. Sutherland will be appointed
Administrator of the said Estate upon com
plying with the requisites Of the law
}. NEWT. PITTS.
Clerk lIrh District Court.
Rayville La, August both. 1876.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16

Piano FOR SALE-We offer for sale the
celebrated Waters Piano. This is said to be
an excellent instrument and any persons
DESTROYS OF purchasing one would find il TO
their interest to call on us before ordering, as
this instrument is fully warranted to give
satisfaction. If
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16
NOTICE

Is hereby given that my deputies will CON-
mence al once calling upon all current and
delinquent tax payers for their taxes, and
they are not promptly paid. will proceed to
size and sell property to satisfy the claims of
the State Of Louisiana against all deIinauents.
VIZ. +. OLIVER,
Tax Collector.
Rayvi!lc, La, JGuc I2lI, Is76.-r.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16
Try leland YOu will Always
Use Woods Improved.

Woods Improved Hair Restorative is unlike
any other, aud has no equal The Improved
has new vegetable tonic properties restores
grey hair TO a glossy, natural color; restores
faded. dry, harsh and falling hair; restores
hair to prcma'nrely bald heads; removes
dandruti, hnmors, scay eruPtions; removes
irratat,on, irchiug and scaIy dryness. No
arr'lr prodGrrs such wanier,ul effects Try
il, call Tor Woor, Improved Hair Restorative.
and don't lie pr Of nth any other article
Sold by all druggists in this place and dealers
everywhere Trade supplied at manufac
turers prices by {. 4. Cook & Co, Chicago,
Sole Agents f,r the United States and Canada,
and by Wheeio.k, Find!ay q Co, New
Orleans.
August &c, 1916. ION.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16
Another Splendid Offer.

In addition TO other inducements offered for
subscribers 10 the Beacon. for the convenience
Of S"ch of our readers may wish 10 sub
scribe for that Excellent Weekly Agricultural
Paper, Oar Home Journal aud Rural South
land price 81 65), in connection Will our
paper, (price 50 0), We will supply both
papers, if ordered al the same time, for the
small amount Of 81 90. All who subscribe
now for 1876, viii receive Our Home Journal
aud r iral Southland free the remainder of
this year, 1879. Those who have read Our
Home Journal and Rural Southland need not
to be hid Ly rs that il is THE GEsr weekly
agricultural paper published in the South Ii
is published in our own State, too. Send in
your subscriptions al once. IT.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16
Our Centennial Offer.

On the 4th of July, 1876, we will present
500 Weed Sewing Machine, warranted by
the manufacturers to be in perfect order and
of the latest improved pattern, to each Of the
five persons sending ms the largest numoer
of new subscribers from now until the Goth
of June next. No one, however, will be en-
titled to a machine whose list OF subscribers
is less than twenty. tf
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16
Executive Committee

Of he DsmOcrGtic-C Conservative Parry Of Tire
Parish of Richldnd:
Is, Ward-G MED. Bumby, II. p. Wells
and p. y. FeenaH.
2nd f.. Fowler, ID A. Campbell, jr.,
and Elijah Scot.
3rd &" II r. Justice e. II. Brashear and
Genj Nyrick.
4lh W. 4. Ivy. f. II. Williams and
II. F. Eickcrs
9th A. Dyson, +. Hatch and r. S.
Boughtnn.
p. II. Toler, Chairman, Rayvile, La.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16
1.-THE Singer Sewing Machine .

To persons living in DELHI. RAYvILLE and
other points on the Nicksburg 4 Shreveport
Rail Road, the undersigned is now prepared
TO sell the Singer Sewing Machine in
monthly in>ralIments, upon the following
terms, to-wit First payment, Ten Dollars
subsequent payments, Five Dollars per month,
until paid for.
GSJ Good inducements offered TO planters
in the country upon application to
j. l. BEHEN, Agent,
May l3-ij1n Monroe, La.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16

Fine line Of piece goods"
"Gents Cashmere Suits
Scents Diagonal Coats an1 VESTS
--latest Style Hats"
"New styles Scarf. and Ties
GEO c. KRESS X CO,
Vicksburg, Miss.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16

Toe foregoing was received in the office of
the Secretary of State July IL. 1876 and is
made public in accor,!ance with article III
OF tue State Constitution, which provides:
Any amendment or amendments 10 thi,
constitution may be proposed IN the Senate OF
House of Representatives, and if the some
shall be agreed 10 by two thirds of the n,in-
bers elected 10 each Louse, such proposed
amendment or amendments shalt be entered
Oh their respective journals. it'll the yeas
ant: nays taken; and the Secretary OF State
shall cause the same To be published three
months before the general election for Repre-
sentatives to the General Assembly, in at
least one newspaper in every parish in the
state III winch newspaper shall be pub
lished. And such proposed amendmant CO
amendments shall be submitted IN the people
AT sand election; and If majnrily If the
voters AT sad election shall approve aud
raIiy such amendment or amendments. the
same shall become part Of this constitution.
Ii more ,nan one amendment shall be sub
miued at one time, they shall be submitted
IN such manner and form that the peorle
mag vote for or against each amendment
separately. =. G. DESLONDE.
Aug. ., le16.-3m. Secretary Of State
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16

Remember, the place tel buy anything in
the sewing machine, sewing machine attach
menf oil or needle fne, is at the Sewing Ma
chine Emporium Of J. E. Behen, Monroe, La
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16
Supervisor Of Registration Parish Of Rlchland

The above notice should have appeared
in last weeks Beacon, but the order To- Regis.
trarIon was not received until IT was too late
RaYville La Am 3lrh IS-G
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16

Owing to the stringency Of the times we
will reduce the fee for announcing candidates,
$500 for District offit eIs, $1,000 for Parish
officers and $500 for Ward officers, and all
those who contemplate running for office
should announce themselves before a great
while As the committee NAV decide 10 hold
n primary election, In any event they should
place their names before the people. 1t mast
be borne in mind that the announcement fee
rust accompany the name.
No personal call will be inserted withou
first being paid for If.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16
STATE OF LOUISIANA. }
AUDITOR OFFICE,
New Orleans. JmlY Sin. lS-G.

Mr. W. +. Oliver, Tax Collector, Parish OF
Richiand
SR-Your attention is called to the follow
Ing letter addressed to ne by the Guv-rncr:
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive tEPAHTNEyT,
New Orleans, July \, 1876.
Hon. George B. johnson, Auditor of publIc
Accounts
SIR-N hereas, bill renit,ing penalties on
delinquent taxes. provided such taxes were
paid at a specified time. ra.eihcr with all cur
rent taxes and licenses. was passed through
both Houses of the General Assembly at its
last session. and failed TO become a law only
because OF an unimporlart amendment made
in one House during The la, hours of The scs-
sion, and not concurred in by tie other House
for want of tune; and,
Whereas, the exaclion Of such penalties al
this time appears to be 50 onerous as to &C.
tually retard the collection ui the revenue. you
are therefore authorized 20 issue instructions
10 the several tax collectors ,hroughon, the
State, directing them - receive all back taxes
ithout penalties for period of ninety DAYS
Provided, that payment is simutar euu-ly
made for all current taxes and licenses All
directed to receive such back taxes and lccns.
es without penalties, sui jcct TO the approval
of the General Assembly al ia next session.
WILLIAM p. KELLOGG, Governor.
| advise and concur in the above Execu-
tive order.
A. P. FIELD, Any. General.
In conformity 10 the suggestions contained
therein, you are hereby Ihorized and direc-
ted to receive all back Iaxe,, wItIout penal
ties, for ninety days from date hereof, after
which date you will require The payment of
the penalties exsctcd 10y law. as If this letter
of instructions had not been issued. II j. TO
be understood that This order is not 10 be con-
strued rs granting any extension Of time
In connection herewith ] repeat my pre-
vious injunction relative Ia the efficient and
prompt collection OF the revenue. This Of
flee will insist upon aud expect your best
efforts in this direction, and regard inefficient
cy as proper cause for recommendation to tile
Governor for removal
You will make special report of all back
taxes received. without penalties TO the end
tliat the matter may be submitted TO the Gen
eral Assembly for approval.
Respectfully,
GEORGE b. JOHNSON, Auditor.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16
CIRCULAR.
STATE OF LOUISIANA

OF n 4 OF LUUINT Vi,
AUDITOR OFFICE,
New Orleans, May sd. 1876
To Tor Collectors Of the STATE Of louisiana:
In order TO avoid misapprehension TN the
part of tax payers of your parish, lei it be
known that no changes hare occurred in the
revenue avs heretofore in force, and that in
the absence Of any such changes, You are ex-
pected to Use every effort TO enfc-c the COL
lection of taxes and licenses
Respectfully,
BIG JOHNSON. Auditor
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16

Who wants good Sewing Machine! We
can give yon choice OF any you desire and
sell for 30 per cent less Than agents prices
Call and see US before buyiny elsewhere If
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16
Insure Your Dwellings, Gins,
Cotton and Merchandise.

For the the season OF 1876 in THE Old and
Reliable Insurance Agency of Jno. L. Byrne,
Monroe. La. The best companies aud lowest
rates given.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16

$50 acres land-7U acres in good state of
cultivation. with GOOD comfortable houses
will be sold Cheap for Cash. or two-tbirds
Cash, with mortgage retained for balance
There is also on the place Horses and farming
implements, and two good yokes of oxen
For further particulars, apply to J. J. Osteen,
on the place, or to Wiley p. Mangham, Ray
vile, La. ug. 22stf,
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16

Moors Business University, Atlanta, Ga !.
the only Actual Business School in the South,
send for Catalogue. ly.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16

VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALES I'm
v proved and unimpr' we'd, by Wiley ~
Nam ham, Rsyville, Louisiana.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16

We will advertise any horse, mule &c, for
the owner that may be s,rayed of or stolen
on conditions that If the animal is not recov-
cred. no charge, and if recovered the owner
will agree to pay US SO for advertisement
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16

200 Boxes Soda crackers;
100 boxes cream Biscuit;
50 haf boxes extra Sofa tor Families.
All fresh from the Oven
decl3 LAMKIN & EGGLESTON
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16
NOTICE.

In conformity with the above instructions
from the Auditor, will receive from all tax
payers the amounts due for back and current
taxes and licenses. without penalties, until the
Sth day Of Oct, 1876. after which time I shall
exact The penalties assessed according TO law.
WIN +. OLIVER. Tax Collector
Parish Of Richland.
July lth. 1876 pm
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16

Sewing Machine Needles, Soc per dozen
Al J. Z. K J !. Bebcn's, Monroe. nov20-tf
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16
May l3-liln

Insurance effected upon Dwellings, House.
hold Furniture. Kitchen Utensils, Wearing
Apparel and merchandise, by applying 10 J.
l.. Behen, Monroe, La. uinl 80.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16

J. E. Behen, Monroe, La, is agent for the
renowned "Singer' Sewing Machine. All
orders by mail promptly attended 10. ian.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16

The people Of RlchIand Parish are hereby
informed that am now canvassing foi sub
sc-iPtions TO the treat Carrolron Debate, by
Drs Graves and Diizler. This is conceded
TO be the most learned and exhaustive
discussion of the questions involved, now
before the public. This Debate is the best
effort Of the abiest champions Of their respec-
tiveDenominaiions and will prove interesting
to persons Of every religious faith.
VI L. DINKINS.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16

Best quality of Spring Steel Machine Nee
die, for all kinds OF machines, al the machine
agency OF J. +. Behen, Monroe La. tanl.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-09-16
Respectfully,

GEORGE b. JOHNSON, Auditor.
Official!
J. A. SIIULTZ. Chief Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-02
LOCAL ~BREVITlEA.

A slight alarm of fire was created in Piper's
Cove, at the northern end of Pitt street, about
six o'clock last evening, by the burning of two
chimnies. The department was not called out.
Amongst those whose claims have been
allowedsby the Commissioners of Claims are
Z .wiu G. Fitzhugh, s576, and JAS. A. Stout
e0burg, 1868.
A patens has been awarded to William H.
Ward, of this city, for an improvement 10 Car
brakes.
Attention of farmers is called to the adver.
tiscmcnt OF ground plaster by G. /. Lee, jr.,
10 another column.
Avena, or oaten grits, is now becoming a
popular article of diet. See notice elsewhere
iu to days Gazette.
There are now fifty persons in the Aims
House, six Of whom are in the division known
as the work house.
The Union Prayer Meeting will be held ID
the Baptist Church at 1870 o'clock tonight.
King street is being brick ba!ted 10 the ruts
left by the removal Of the street railway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-02
FROM III
CONGRESS-.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, lS76.-There were
fewer memorials than usual presented ID the
Senate this morning. The usual stream of pc
titions that come during the earlier portion OF
the session Of Congress seems to be somewhat
decreased in volume.
Mr.. Clayton, of Arkansas, called up the Dill
to repeal the present restrictions to the sale OF
public laDdsin Alabama, Mississippi, LOUISIANA,
Arkansas and Florida. Mr.. g. discussed this
bill at length, urgirg that these five States We're
seriously injured by the restriction.
At the close of the morning hour the District
3 IS bill was taken up and Mr.. Sargent, OF
California, spoke at length in reply 10 the speech
OF Mr.. Bayard, of Delaware, made yesterday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House of Representatives was engaged
in hearing reports.
The Committee on Public Lands reported a
bill to ]re-appraise the Kansas Indian Reserve
Lands, which was discussed during the morn
ing hour and passed.
The House then took up the Constitutions
amendment, limiting the President, latter the
4th Of March next to one term.
Mr.. McCrsry, Of Iowa, spoke on the bill.
The House refused to recommit the bill, and
rejected the six years amendment.
THE GALE.
The wind storm of last night did consider
able damage here, a number of roofs being in
iured including that OF the Coast Survey
Office.
The tall stccplc of DR.. Ncwman's Matropoli'
| tan Church, corner of A and G streets, Wa;
| beot so much out Of plumb that it is feared
| it may fall, aud ropes are strca,chcd acros:
| the streets to keep persoas rom passing near it
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-02

MINERAL BUREAU-A letter has been re-
ceived at the Virginia Mineral Bureau from
Major Fl. c.. Williams, Of Vienna, Fairfax
county, iu which he says: "Your notice OF the
Kaolin 90 the 10th brought me 90 the 18th
| an order from Philadelphia from an extensive
manufactory Of improved chemical stoncWare
for chemical apparatus, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-02

PLEASANT AFFAIR.-The levee at Prot.
WATERWAYS Dancing Academy, last night, was
one of the most euj oyable affairs of the season.
Dcspite the uupropitious weather, The atten-
dance was good, and dancing continued until a
late hour,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-02

Observation-Disclosures Bell, Whittlesey aud
Brawuer, assisted by Drs. Gibson aud French,
held a commission de ~Iunatico inqulrcndo on a
colored man named VIM. Thompson, at the
Jail, this morning, and pronounced him a lu-
na,ic. He will be sent to Richmond as soon as
room eau be gotten for him at the Central
AsYlum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-02

DETROIT, Feb. "A terrific storm Of wind
and snow swept over the State last alght. This
a. o.. is the coolest of the season. The Their
mometer registers at twenty-five degrees below
zero at Mackinaw.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-02

THE OLD OAK CHEsr.-A colorcd boy
Damed Alick Bowlcn, aged about ten years,
while playing about the house of his mother,
Celia E. Rowe, on south Washington street,
yesterday, got into 40 old chest, and the lid
falling dowo as etfrctualIy imprisoned bin as
a similar accident did the lady fair in the Mis-
tlctoe Bough." He was searched for for seve-
raj hours before his cries attracted attention,
and he was released from his unpleasant sltua-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-02

COLUMBIA BELL.-rhe new bell for the Co.
lumbia Fire Company arrived here this morn
ing, aud was placed in position in the belfry OF
their engine house. Its ringing was mistaken
by many persons tor an alarm OF TIRE and
caused much excitement in the lower end OF
he city, owing TO the high wind prevailing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-02
St0keS,

New York, Feb. 2.--Judge Dykemar has
granted q writ Of habeas corpus for the produe-
ton of Stokes, Fisk's murderer, returnable
ut Whit Plains next Saturday. His counsel
claim his sentence expired January 9Th last,
he being entitled to credit Ipr time in the city
priSop
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-02
MI

INDIANAPOLIS Feb. ,. Charles L0we. (coi
ored, aged l6 years, shot and killed his step
father, Edward Valentine, Yesterday afternoon
Valentine had assaulted him with an axe.
Lowe gave himself up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-02
NEW Way OF RECEIVING A CHALLENGE

NV VAi VI ItEOIFF L" n
A Ieud of long standing between Two proml-
nent citizens of Fairfax county, Mr.. X NJ.
Lowe I'D Mr.. James Cockerille, residing near
Drauesville, Gu minated yesterday 10 a chal
lenge to mortal combat by L. NJ. Lowe, Mr..
John Palmer, If Luudouu county, acting as
bearer. 1t was received with the cool reply,
''Tell him to 90 to h." WhcrcupoD Lowe
ordered publication Of hand bills, to be posted
10 public places, ienounciog C"ckerille as a
coward, slauderer, scoundrcl, puppy, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-02

NJ. E CHURCH CONFERENCE. The Boston
Post says hat the Virginia Conference Of the
Methodist Church North, will be held at Alex
aniria on the 23i of February, at which it is
expected music will be had on the third-term
ou, stion. There is u strong disposition on the
part of a large faction of the church in favor of
passing a ceusure upon Bishop Gil Haven,
while the Mosby gang are working all over the
State to secure 40 endorsement Of his course.
Bishop Bowman, understood to be a prouounc-
ed antt-third- termer, will preside"