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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-12
TUESDAY, JUNE II, 1877.
ABOUT COUNTY MATTERS

The Abingdon NIRGMIAN and
the STANDARD desire district meet
ings for the appointment of dele-
gates to Richmond.
We desire to state to both OF
our respected contemporaries that
as long ago as the April county
court, the Editor of this paper as
chairman of the county committee,
made it his business to interview
the members of the committee on
this very subject, and there was
not dissenting voice as to the
propriety Of just the course all
luded to.
The committee is a unit in the
belief, that to get at the bottom of
county sentiment we must hold the
meeting and appoint the delegates
in the townships.
1t was more over agreed on
consultation that the June court
would be the proper time to have
the committee meet and and direct
as to the proper time, places and
manner OF such township action.
one or two Of the committee ap>
preached the writer of this, as to
the proprioty of earlier action, but
on consultation they agreed that
the June court would be the best
time.
So our friends will see that while
no great noise has been made, this
mater has not been in the least neg
lectcd.
The STANDARD of last week sug-
Gests that at the same time, the
people shall nominate candidates
for the Legislature. AS to the
matter we shall be quite contontcd
to abide the action of the commits
tee Certainly VIC have now no
objection to such a course, should
it be deemed advisable. But to
make it satisfactory the project
should be discussed and public
sentiment brought to its support.
Moreover the meeting could not
nominate, they would have to APP
point delegates to county conven-
ton, for the seven townships might
nominate seven distinct tickets. OF
course if but one or two tickets
should be run at the meeting, the
sailing could be smooth enough,
but as we have already said there
might be seven.
The News will be ready to sup
port what ever may be the action
of the county committee.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-12
lCoMMUNICATED.l
An Old Engineer asks to speak
a word for Malone,
LYNCHBURG, VA. |
May 3lst, 1877. |

May Slst, 1877.
Editor Of the Bristol Ne,Us
l am no paid scribbler in the conf
mon acceptance of the term, nor have
| any object, save to contribute, in an
humble way, to the defence of one
whom l conceive to be maltreated and
maligned, as 1t appears to me, by a
systematic schedule of inferential, in
sinuative charges adroitly set apart
among the mechanics and railroad
men of the State. lam an old Engine
Runner, having served continuously
upon one road ". & T. for more than
70 years, and come forward to-day to
declare to my fellow-craftmen and la
Oorers throughout the State that in
all my service have come under the
management of no man land l say
this without meaning to disparage
any who 80 thoroughly understood,
30 fully appreciated and so readily
compensated the faithful man, be he
mechanic, laborer or clerk. as General
Malone. Many, many instances land
1 can call hundreds to witness) could
give showing the kindness, of what
some call the austere man, to his en-
ployees.
l shall be proud to have an opportu-
NIFTY OF voting for the General for Gov
erh0r, but thrice happy to welcome
MN back as President of the A. NJ. e
" II, For reasons satisfactory L as
erlbe myself OLD RUNNER.
- r. S.-My identity is accessible to
tue curious. .. II.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-12
The Decline in Wheat and
Corn.

The Declining prices of breadstufTs
in the American markets are followed
by continued decline in Europe. -
In spite of unfavorable weather in
England, it is noted that holders OF
wheat there are showing an unmis>
takeable desire to realise. and, in
order to do this, are accepting lower
rates than those heretofore prevail
ing, A downward tendency in corn
is also noted.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-12
A Mathematical illustration.

A suit has been instituted in Kama
wha county, West Virginia, in which
the plaintiff sues the defendant for the
increase of 81 head of sheep from 1851
to the present, a period Of 25 years.
Adopting the rule of double increase
yearly, and using geometrical progress
sion to figure by, the defendant would
owe the plaintiff 7O4 ,643,O72 sheep +!
And if he is required to pay money at
the rate of 50 per head, he will owe
tire plaintiff fourteen hundred and
nine million two hundred and eighty
six thousand one hundred and forty
four dollars or sum equal to one-half
the debt of the United States Mar.
Statesman.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-12

with him quite a long time in ordina-
ry pleasant conversation.
The queen has given orders to Lord
Chamberlain to waive the usual pre-
sentation ceremonies out of regard to
the nation g guest, and extend to the
General aud Mrs. Grant invitations to
oil the court entertainments. This is
almost Unprecedented Grant will
remain in London until the 9th, and
then leave for Ireland
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-06-12
ADVERTISING RATES
RATE FOR ONE YEAR.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

For Congress, Legislature, or County OIL
Cs, each t.' "a no
Town and Township Offices $50
. The above rates will be r,gidly adhered to.
Richland beacon., 1877-07-21
SHERlFFS SALE
Sheriff's Office, Rayville, La,
June 18th, 1916.

Henry Cruzat State Of Louisiana,
VS.. Parish Of Franklin,
Nancy CANCER. Parish Cont.
10y virtue of a writ Of ii fa issued from
II the Honorable Parish Court in and TO-.
the parish of Franklin, state Of Louisiana, in
the above styled suit, and TO me directed,
have seized and wiA Offer for sale At the door
of the court house in the town of Rayville,
on
Saturday, the 2lst day Of July, 1877.
the following described property, to-wit: The
N w and w of the n r. Of Section s,
L Is n. X East, with all the buildings and
improvement thereon.
Terms of sale-Twelve months credit,
without the benefit Of appraisemenr; pur.
chaser to give bond with approved security,
bearing 8 vc interest from date, and mortgage
retained on the properly.
J. A. LlDDELL, Sheriff.
Sheriff s Office, Rayville, La,
June 30th r877-it.
Richland beacon., 1877-07-21
THE CONTEST IN MISSISSIPPI

Our silence on the subject OF the political
contest now. going on between our neiGhbors
across the river has not been prompted 10y
feeling of indifference as to the final result,
but we have been waiting TO see if the con-
test going on within the Democratic party
would not revive the Republican party in that
State. The time came short time since for
the attempt to resuscitate it; the Executive
Committee assembled at Jackson, but it was
composed of Federal office holders, who did
notfeel inclined TO disregard the Instructions OF
his Fraudulency relative to the part they
should take in politics, and thus run the risk
Of being requested TO step down AID out; so
they weakly endorsed the Administration, dis
banded, turned their faces homeward and left
those who had no official heads to lose TO
revive the party or not, just as they should
choose. Thus they left the party in drfieuio
mortis, but that does not signify that it may
not he doctored into life by those who have
an Unsuitable longing for Office, if the friends of
the different aspiran,s for gubernatorial honors
continue TO urge the claims Of their respective
candidates in such spirit as may produce
disaffection in the Democratic party. Some
of them have already gone so far in denuncia'
ton of the opponents of their favertes that..l'
will be rather inconsistent for them to support
them, even if they should receive the nomi'
nation of the State Convention that is &c
NEE: in August They have at least placed
arms in the hands of their common enemy, in
their zeal to serve the interests Of their favor
ties, which may be used 10 their hurt in thu
final struggle.
The mos, prominent Democratic candidate
for the office Of Governor are, General
Humphreys and Lowery and Gov Stone. al
men of eminent ability and, as we ha'
thought until very recently, of irreProachab
characters for patriotism, honor and integrity
but i, is to be regretted that the character o
a, least one of them is not so spotless as IN
friends claim, or else he has been slandere'
by those who claim to be ac'uaed by pa,rioti
motives and 10 be laborins in the mieres, o
Richland beacon., 1877-07-21

the party II j. true the charges are not sn'ii-
cient to damn the character of the gentlemen.
but they are not such as 10 commend Ain .
the suiIrages of the people for the exalted
position 10 " hich he a>pires.
1t was not the purpose of this srticle TO
repeat these reports. nor 10 take part IN the
discussion of the merits of these gentlemen,
but to dcpiecate the existence OF such
heated contest between political friends. two
g HON, wl.I their i:e-r"t supporters. VIII
have to a..,llcn tho patty or eventually sup~
por, the other for the office. They, OF course
will do the latter, aud should not be engaged
now in hanging weights about themselves TO
impede their progress rhen the iina: struggle
comes--for it will comc--and the party VII
have to meet the enemy IN the eulse OF an
Independent ~ if not in his own garb; and
he will use against it the weapons which are
being forged 10y lis own members, III 'hell
contest for the nomination.
Richland beacon., 1877-07-21
COLLECTORS TAKE WARNING.
The State .7udifor after Twsnty Delimqaeats
with Sharp Stick.

According to the books Of the Auditor and
Treasurer, some twenty or more OF the Stain
tax collectors
HAVE not SETTLED Up
f,r their second quarter, as they are compelled
to do by act 90, approved April 90, 1877.
SO large number having failed to put in
an appearance, the Auditor will take steps to
ascertain The occasion Of the Noncompliance
with the law, and may consider II Of sufficient
importance TO refer the matter to the Attorney
General. The act referred TO specifies that
quarterly settlements shall be made by the
10Th Of the month ncxr after the expiration OF
each quarter, and section 20 stipulates that II
such settlements are not made, the tax col
Iector who shall so fail or neglect to make a
settlement shall
FORFEIT THE COMMISSION
allowed him by law, and shall nay interest at
the rate Of two per cent per month on the
sum withheld, the section further providing
the manner in which action shall be taken
against soch collectors and their sureties.
Itis proposed that list Of the delin1uents
be published, and that WILL perhaps. be done
during the next few days.-N D. Democrat
Richland beacon., 1877-07-21
SHERIFFS SALE.

John Chaffe, Bro. & Son } State Of Louisiana,
VS.. No. $50 Parish Of Richland,
Moses Evans. Parish Court.
10y virtue of writ of ii ia, issued from
ID the Honorable Parish Court, in and for
the parish Of Richland, said State of Louisi-
ana, in the above entitled ard numbered suits
and 10 me directed, have seized aud will
offer for sale at the door of the court house in
the town Of Rayvile, said parish of Richland,
on
Saturday, the 4st day of August, 1877,
within the legal hours OF sale and at public
auction to the last and highest bidder, the
following described properly, to-wit:
The north west quarter Of the north east
quarter and The south west quarter Of the
north east quarter of Section thir,y-six 1867
Township seventeen (l7) North, Range seven
% East.
Terms of sale-cash, without the benefit OF
appraisement
J. A. LIDDEI.L, Sheriff.
Sheriff Office, Rayvile, La,
June Both, lS77-6t
Richland beacon., 1877-07-21

The Nachi;oches Nindiaior could have
startling sensational article OF eaeh incident
related in the following short paragraph
The coal oil fend seems to have been on the
rampage in that parish
Our parish, usually without excitement or
accident, has had lis share of horrors during
the past week. No less Than three persons
were fatally burned from coal oil explosions,
and one gentleman, Mr.. Jules Lambre was
drowned in Cane river while endeavoring TO
save child from like fate. These are SAT-
occurrences, and our peoplr..feel sympathy tor
the bereaved families of all the parties.
Richland beacon., 1877-07-21
Sherif's Sale.

Meyer, wei' s Co. State Of +, L 0,nasI..
, farlSn OF Ouacnltd,
H. King. jr., & G. King. l4,h District Court.
DY virtue of writ of seizure and sale, is-
ID sued from the Hon. l4th District Court IN
and for the parish of Ouachita, State of Lou
isiana, in the above entitled case, and TO me
directed. have seized and with offer fer sale,
on the plantation seized, between the hours Of
sheriff sales on
Saturday, the 2lst day Of July, 1877,
the following described property, ,o-wi,:
A tract of land located in the parish OF
Richland, State of Louisiana. established as
cotton plantation, having on it about four
hundred acres of cleared land, with good
dwelling house, gin house and other buildings,
same being more particularly described as
follows, viz:
The north east quarter az of the north east
quarter ~. Section No thirty-four (34); tho
south eas1 quarter ID Of the south east quar-
ter az of Section No twenty-sev.n (27) the
south half Cd of Section No. tweniy-six (26)'
the south ha.f % Of the north west quarter
~, the south half Cd Of the north east quar-
ter az of Section No. tweniy-six )26); the
north half % of the south west quarter ~,
and the south half % Of the north west quar-
ter az of Section No. twenty five (25) all
in Township No sixteen (l6) North, Range
No five (5) East. containing five hundred and
fifty five (555) acres, more Or less. and on tho
west side of Bout river. And the north
fractional half Cd of Section No thiriy.fivo
(35); the south fractional half "a OF Section
No. tw enty six (26). the south west fractional
quarter a. Of Section No. twenty-five (25),
the west half (l) Of the north west quarter
~. and the ives, half Cd Of the south west
quarter ID (fraction) Of Section No. thirty
six (36), all in Township No. sixteen (l6)
North, Range No five {5) East this last body
of land in Richsand parish, lying OIL both
SIDES of Bpuf river. and containing in the
aggregate eleven hundred and thirty five
6i.lOO Obs COY acres, more or less. Also
ten mules. attached 20 and on the place, two
" agons, fifteen plows, two plows and scrap.
ers, six sweeps, eight pairs gear, and eight
wedding hoes, on and attached to the place.
Seized as the property Of H. King. Jr, and
G. King, and will be sold to satisfy said writ
of seizure and sale and all costs.
This sale is made without prejudice to the
existing lease made to Nj. F. Williams, lessee,
which expires by its own terms on the 3lst
| day Of December next, at which time the
purchaser will be put in possession.
Terms of sale-Cash, with the benefit OF
appraisement
]. A. LIDDELL, Sheriff.
Sheriffs Office, RayviIle, La,
| June 18th, 1915.
Richland beacon., 1877-07-21
ESIRAY SALE.

UTHEREAS, on the Goth day Of June, A.
" ID. 1877, dark mouse colored Tare
mule. Ii hands high and about . years old,
was duly es,rayed before me by JAS. A. Dunn,
the owner of which IS nnknown-now, there
fore, unless the owner shall appear and prove
property ard pay charges according to law.
will proceed TO sell, on 18th day of August, A.
ID. 1877, the said stray, at my office, TO the
highest bidder for cash, al not less than two
thirds the appraised value.
J. B. ROBBINS, J. P. 3rd Ward.
Girard, La, July 9th, 1877. 14A6t
Richland beacon., 1877-07-21
HOMICIDE IN ASHLEY COUNTY.

The Hamburg Monitor, says the b Dorado
Eaclc. Of last Saturday says: "On Monday
the o5th ult at the ". II. Salisbury place. BE-
low Poplar Bluff, in this comfy, L. l.. Moore
and Geo. W. Clark tenants on that place, got
into a dispute about a well Of water, and
rrsor,cd 20 the use of double-barrelled shot
guns TO settle it. Moore hred at Clark. but
the intervention of some object prevented the
shot from hitting the mark. Clark, IN the ex-
element, let his gun 90 off accidentally. The
charge of shot struck the floor of the gallery,
and glsncing entered the person of his lille
step. bnck shot taking effect
from The effects of which, though very serions
it is hoped she may recover. The combatants
after their difficulty, amicably adjusted their
difference, and resolved to be friends again
But alas for human passion, this solemn
pledge was broken by Moore, who, on the
following THURSDAY. took his gun and went tc
the field where Clark was al work, and sho
and killed him. Moore WAS arrested ant
taken before colored justice OF the peace
who adm tied him 10 bail on an $500 bond
Tbs Is certainly new "kink III the IuIisdic
ton OF a Justice of the peace.
Richland beacon., 1877-07-21

Opposition to Hayes policy and to his order
forbidding the active participation OF federal
officers in politics seems TO oe growing
stronger, and, unless he has the firmness Of
Andrew jackson and obslnacy of U. 5.
Grant, he may yet be driven from his civil
service reform project by the snti-Administra-
ton Republicans. 1.-The does, however, suffer
himself bulltlozcd into an abandonment Of his
policy by ,ba, faction his administration will
he lci, wi,hou, any supporters at all
Richland beacon., 1877-07-21
SHERIFF'S SALE.

t-.n Nta,in. Pre- ocn --tr us,r.' Court,
-. 10 "a ! ~;..te b.. ,;.u~
VILLAIN + Aco'a-. Panel 81 rra:aa~.
r. Yir'uc Vi p vi: u - - ar1 ale.
...uei from b. Hontrso'- ,f,a D.s,.i.. Cour,
3D.. a'3 i,1 lie pass. W., ! .-ot. ~.se of
..o..-.a..,, % she eootr o,.t.'." s".' "a. beI-
o. ...--,,.ofy ':Drr",.:irs. ti.5 ,--'e' , the
Sheriff vi -ac yarsn arc STAT r--- lied
and will offer tor sale. a, public auc'ion Ia the
las, and highest bidder, Al the door Of The
Court house in the town OF Ravv;c La,
within the hours prescribed by law, I'll Saiur.
day,
The 4th day Of August, 1877,
tie following described tracts of land. together
with all and singular the buildings and ini>
provements thereon, and all the rights, ways,
puyilege- servi,u,es and advantages thereto
belonging or in any wise aPper,aning; all
situated in the parish OF Richland, ,owit:
lst--A certain tract of land, being the cas-,
half of Section seventeen ~, aud south half
of the south east quarter Of Section eigh, (s).
and the north east quarter OF the south cas-,
! quarter. aud the south west quarter Of the
north east quarter of Section eighteen QS),
! Township fourteen 90 North, Range six ~
! East, containing four hundred and eighty (iSO)
/ acres, more or less.
2nd-A certain tract of land, being the
ives, half Of Section seventeen O7), and the
| south west quarter Of the north east quarter,
! and the north west quarter Of the south east
quartz, of Section eighteen QS), Township
fourteen Oi) North, Range six (6) East. con-
tanning about four hundred (400) acres
! 3rd-A certain tract of land, being the
north east quarter and the east half Of the
north west quarter of Section twenty (2O).
Township fourteen (lD North, Range six (6)
East, containing two hundred and forty (24O)
acres, more or less.
Terms of sale-Cash, with the benefit Of
appraisement
IA. LIDDELL, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Rayville, La,
/ June 3Oth lS77.-6t.
Richland beacon., 1877-07-21
3. W. SMITH,,
BARBER q HAIR DRESSER,

"AS mo- ed into his new shop on Louise
III street, ne door north of w. L. Jobe
store, 2ayville, and provided with all kinds Of
perfumes, cosmetics and hair dyes necessary
for the satisfactory execution Of all work in
his line. and respectfully solici,s the pa.
tronage of the public. He can shave, dye,
shampoo, and trim a gentleman up in any
style; and also keeps fancy toilet articles
on hand to a, commoda,e the ladies.
June 5: lo75-tf.
Richland beacon., 1877-07-21
NEW ADVERTISERS / Nj.
OUACHlTA COLLEGE,
FOR YOUNG LADIES;
MONROE, Ia.

Second annual Session begins September
l7th, 1877.
Number Of Faculty Ten.
Total Expense for Forty Wfekf, foi Board,
Washing, Lights, Fuel and Tuition in English
and Classical Couse, $4,000.
Before sending elsewhere write for Gaia
iogue, to ). LANE BoRDt.N,
Julv 81 I8T7-3m President
Richland beacon., 1877-07-21
LIST OF JURORS.

Jury for first week of the September tenn
| ith Judicial District Court, Parish of Rich
land, to appear at Rayvile on the 81 Monday,
,hn -ih day of SeIienhcr 4. D.. 1871:
Richland beacon., 1877-07-21
The 4th day of August. 1871,
Sherif's Sale.

Tilson Walden's Admir- State of Louisiana,
VS.. No s66 Parish of Richand,
J. W&W.F 9arl rough } Parish Court
DY virtue of writ Of Fl. Fa., issued from
ID the Honorable Parish Court in and for
the parish of RichIand, State of Louisiana, in
the above entirled and numbered suit, and to
me directed. have seized and will offer for
sale at the door of the court house in the town
of RayviIle, said parish on Saturday,
The 4th day OF August, 1877,
within the hours prescribed by law, at public
auction. to the las, and highest bidder, the fol-
lowing described properly, to-wit:
The east half OF the the south west quarter.
south east quarter of Section eighteen tls),
Township eighteen (iS) North, Range seven
(7) East and west half of south west quarter,
Section seventeen (l7), and north east quarter
of north east quarter Of Section nineteen Q9),
Township eighteen fls( North, Range seven
(7) East; also eighteen and sixty FIVE one hun
dredth Us .65) acres. known by the following
boundaries. wit: Beginning at the quarter
section corner ON line between sections seven.
teen an and eighteen (lS(, Township eight
cen (iS)North, Range seven ~ East, thence
north 800 % chains, 70 post, whence a box
elder 9 inches IN diameter, marked "A. T."
bears south $50 west, distance 25 links. box
elder 10 inches in diameter, marked "R. d."
bears 474o west, distance 30 links, thence
west so chains, to a post, whence a blackberry
marked "R. D. inches in diameter, bears
north 200 west, distance links and sweet
gum marked "A. c. s inches in diameter,
bears south 1879 east, distance IL links thence
| 375 Chains TO a forked sweet gum so inches
| IN diameter, marked TX X" wherc e a sweet
gum, 80 inches in diameter, marked "R D."
bears 800 west, distance Is links and red
elm, marked "A c. IS inches in diameter,
hears south 800, distance 35 links, thence $50
chains TO place OF beginning, containing three
hundred and seventy eight 65-l0O (37S.65)
acres, mole or less, with all the buildings and
improvements thereon. Also three mules and
one bay poney
Terms of sale-cash, with the benefit Of
appraisement.
J. A. LIDDELL. Sheriff.
Sheriff Office.
Rayvilc, La, June 30th, 1877. st.
Richland beacon., 1877-07-21
Saturday, the 4st day of August, 1877,
Sheriff 8 Sale.

Vim. T. Oliver, Tutor, State Of Louisiana.
VS.. No. s9S Parish Of Richland
Mrs Mary F. Rush and Parish Court.
Husband.
DY virtue of a writ Of Fl. Fa. issued from
ID the Honorable Parish Court in and for
the parish OF Richland State of Louisiana, in
the above entitled and numbered suit, and to
me directed, have seized and will offer for
sale at the door Of the court house in the town
o. Rayville, said parish of Richland, within
the legal hours Of sale, and at public auction
to the last and highest bidder, on Saturday,
The 4th day of August. 1877,
the following described property, to-wit
The north east quarter Of the NORTH west
quarter, and the south half Of the north west
quarter, and the west half of the north east
quarter, and the north west quarter OF the
south east quarter, and north half Of the south
west quarter of Section three 81, Township
seventeen Q7) North, Range seven ~ East.
with all the building, and and impro, ernents
thereon.
Terms OF Sale, Cash, with the beIear OF
apPraisement
J. A. LIDDELL, Sheriff.
Sherif's Office. Rayville, La,
June Both, lS77.-6t.
Richland beacon., 1877-07-21

Gilly, Fillmore Watts. w
Mcdonald John lE"onhs, j ID
CHAPMAN. II I Montgomery, Samuel
Conner, Albert Amery, ) I
Heath. Sam t'an:er, l.
Rmyely, G. Wynn. 2 l.
Brashear, { IL Rose"t"id l.
Kelly, X Smh. VI
Jones, w l. Landers. & w
Gabri, James iwin, VI VI
Leygett, Holmes Aibrook. W ii
Brown. 4 Nichols, ID
Patillc, w I. Rrncher, f. G.
MosIey, George VI Thompson Abe
McCandiass. i ID todiness, Thomas.
A true and correct copy OF the original list
now on file in my Office.
J. NEWT. PITTS.
Julv l7th. 1877 Clerk It'll Dis. Court
Richland beacon., 1877-07-21

Jury for the second week of the September
term llih Judicial Di,t.iJ Court farist Of
Rirhard to appear q. Z. siic "n lie 18th
Monday tie III lay Of September. A. d.,