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Richland beacon., 1877-04-21
TOO MUCH LO-9FISC.

The Southern people living in our country
towns, and in proximity thereto, are beginning
TO be acknowledged ~ the LATEST people, as
a clasa in these United States. Every village
| 10 overrun with loafers, able, healthy, stout.
bodied men-oid, rniddls.aeed and young
whose duty, alone, seems to be to gas, and
wkittle, play cards, drink mean beer and
worse whisky, curse the negro and lamen,
over hard times. The truth is our Southern
country is in deplorable condition, when its
most promising young men, and the most
intelligent Of our farmers leave their country
homes for the neighboring towns and villages,
surrendering the agricultural interests of the
country to negroes. No wonder tha, the
South is PROSTATE and her people paupers-
her lands decreasing in fertiliiy-her fence.
gone and her bitches overyrown with willows.
No wonder that her fields are marred by
washes and are fas, being given over to broom.
sedge. No wonder that gaunt poverty broods
over our beloved country-the best country
the world ever saw-when the intelligent
population Of the country have moved TO
town and left the ignorant, uneduca,ed negro
to cultivate their lands. A change mus, take
place soon, or our country will be utterly
bankrupt.
n heW sys'eH oI agriculture must soon be
inaugurated, as 20 raise cotton and corn. alone,
will NOT pay, and the negro knows how to
raise no other crop. II he Uhe negro) were
educated, and could read, he might soon
understand how 70 diversity his crops, and
know in what manner to improve hi. system
Of farming, but he is ignoran; and can, as n
10, only follow in the path he was taught to
tread when slave, and continue to raise
cotton. We need intelligent men upon our
farms-men who realize the TACT thar stock
raising and di,ersifying Of crops is the true
policy Of the South, and men, who no, only !
believe, but will practice what they believe /,
We would urge our village loafers Of every |,
age, TO get down from of the dry goods box, |
shut up'their knives, turn their backs upou |
bar rooms and wend their way to the country |
and there show their true manhood by |
devo,ing their time and attention to . more
occupation than ,ha, of whiting
away valuable time in loafng.-Sou,hern Lice
Stock Journal.
Richland beacon., 1877-04-21
HOW LONG, HOW LONG. WILL MY
PEOPLE NEVER LEARN FROM
EXPERIENCE7
EDIroRs OuR HonE JOURNAL :


Your issue Of 9th, gives me the sad new,
Of the failure of General Grange Agent, n
ID. Wetmore. Sad because we fellows again
lose. Mr.. w. only know of as agent |,
does seem the farmers are doomed people
They are "led as lambs to the slaughter ;" and
get abuse from the few who are no, true.
Leaders, start for the good of the dear people
&c, an agency, or an Office, or some fat place,
and all enthusiasm ends. Would it not be
wise for the Grange TO hold any committee
responsible, who selects inexperienced men !
| know mauy commission merchants from
| 1880 to 1860, who had become known as
competent, honest earnest, reliable men,
Why not select one Of them and propose to
give the influence Of the Grange, if he would
work At our price. | have no use for those
men who run round lobb,es and electioneer
for the Office. Let the Office seek the man.
have read of several failures Of these agents.
No need for q failure. Cash transactions and
large sales, would certainly enable a merchant
TO do business At | or II per cent. and no risk,
than in ante.bellum times At q. never
troubled one but once. then wrote to know
the price Of COW Peas-if took barrel. I'm.
mediately barrel full was sent me, a, least
rotten and the price more than here. | did
DOL orueI, ulsiikeu 70 feturn them, or refuse
to take. Merchants must have a training,
especially in a large business. Any man can
do little thing Of retail business, but selling
ten or more thousand bales, making the
purchases, demands knowledge, skill, expert.
ence, yet our committees accept a bag of wind
and risk their bre,hren's properly Will my
people never be wise!
A BACKwOCDsMAN.
There is great deal Of good sound sense
in the foregoing letter. L, does require ex.
Perence, as well a. intelligence, to carry on
the commission business, and it shows a grea,
lack Of practical experience and discretion 10 |
select person who has no experience in |
business to carry on very extensive business
and it shows great deal less discretion TO |
seiec, for this important and responsible posi-
lion . man whose character for honesty and
integrity will not bear the closes, scrutiny.
Herr is what is the matter in this instance.
We do no, know Wetmore personally and
have had no business relations with him, be-
,ause we were afraid to risk anything in his
hands, we had heard and known enough of
him before he had had the agency three
months to make Us chary Of having any deal.
ngs with him.
Richland beacon., 1877-04-21

CITING ATrRAY.-Some five miles below
this place party q: men are engaged making
slaves, and On Wednesday morning l1,h inst,
while in camp dispute arose between TWO
men named respectively lie Feibre and Gero-
do, both French. Ii seems the officially arose
about cooking breakfast. Gerodo attempted
to push lie Feibre Gu: o. the door, when lie
Feibre, sezing lamp, struck Gerodo on the
head; whereupoa Gerodo drew his knife and
stabbed lie Feibre in several places. lie
Feibre Is lying in a critical con'!i'i.n-- -Colum
tia Herald
Richland beacon., 1877-04-21

Nobody has the rigb, to question the legall.
sy Of Our Supreme Court except the Supreme
Cosu Of the United States when, in the rexu.
lar course Of judicial proceedings, the record
of come suit is brought before it, certified by
the clerk asd the seal If 1he Supreme Cour,
Of louisiana, and no lawyer has any doubt
what the decision would be in such case
Eesr Oylerss Demseruf
We have considerable doubt as tc wha, the
decision Of . partisan, fraudulent Returning
Board Cou,: would be in the nr.m;ses.
Richland beacon., 1877-04-21

Unuion Record, 18Th We learn ,hs, ne
gro named Sam Lawson was sho, and slightly
wounded ty Deputy Sheriff Coving,on. near
this place, on Saturday evening last. Laws son
was indicted by the Grand Jnry,A: its recen.
session. and when the deputy sheriff attempted
to arres, him showed, a, FIRST, a di.po.i,ion to
resist and then attempted TO escape by sign,
Mr.. Ccving'on frs, fred a, him for the purpo. .
Of frightening HIM into submission, but failing
to sop him, fired again, tine hail penetrating
his sldc and infiIc,lng painful bu, no, seria'.s
wound. Lawson y contncd ID ,aiL.
Richland beacon., 1877-04-21

The Charity Hospital has entirely changed
hands Following close upon the change by
force Q: arms OF the board of adnlinis,ra,or 5
and the subordinate employees came the
dismissal Of Dr.. Smyih, who has held IN.
post u house surgeon 10. some twenty years
under ali Political administrations. TIN,
removal was one of the most disrepu,abls
things connected with the seizure Of the gov
eminent By General Nichols. The change Of
some OF the administrators was Of no par,icu-
lar consequence TO the public, and perhaps
Jus' as good men have taken their places: bv,
the removal of Or. Slnyth was an inexcusabi..
sacrilce OF worth TO Partisanship such a. no
Republican wou!d ever be guilty of.--Neu
Orleans Pepu6iic,n
We 40 hi sno.: G. :; hc!'s' reasons ;or
apr Iini'nc NE one e. tc take ! :. S.. ;th'.
place but We are satisfied ne had good and
sufficient cause for doing so, and we know
that the Republican prevarica,es when j,
assert, that there IS any Republican who
would 40, make a sacrifice of worth 10
par'isanship, for the history of tina, party is a
history o! such acts while there is ns.hiny zoo
mean fo' its Keloegs and its Packards to do.
Richland beacon., 1877-04-21

The difference between the COS, of produc.
ton OF cotton fabrics, North and South. j,
nom two 10 four cents on the pound of raw.
material III favor of tine South. In conse.
quenee, the manufactures Of Georgia all
prospered last year and declared dividends.
while large number a, the North and F,.,
lost money --Ne.- ok "2u
Here We have the evideuce of No,,he-a
paper that the manufacture of cotton goods .,
c;i"dpe- an more n.ofitaD.s in the Sou;.: ,tsn
IN he North. The reasons are very obvious
hrs', the transportation Of the raw ma,eria.
he per cent. OF comm ssion and The profits Of
troAeTs are generally saved second, the real
estate upon which the manufactures are
located and, very often, the building material
cost less, while the labor can be employed for
the same wages a; most.
These facts, il seems 10 us should be sniff.
cient encouragement, to capitalists to inves;
very largely in the enterprise Of es,ablishin.,
cotton mills in all parts Of the cotton State.
Millions have been made in Europe and the
Eastern States by II, and there is no reason
why it should no, be made profitable N IL.
South.
Richland beacon., 1877-04-21
New Orleans Democrat. We Lie 10 h

New Orleans Democrat: We like to hesr
such manly and an,i-compromise sentiments
as those recently uttered by Senators Eustis
and Robertson and Representative Kidd As
long rs such spirit prevails among the rep
resenatiyes Of the people, there is no danger
Of our being traded on, of our seifrespect and
constitutional rights
Richland beacon., 1877-04-21
RICHLAND BEACON.
RsAl Live Coustry Paper. Published every
Saturday Morning
- - an a.
O0cial Directory.

Omcial Directory.
JcDIciAL-PorRrrRxrR DISTRICT corRr:
8. q. PAksoxs, Judge
W. N. Porrs, District Attorney !;
}. NRwr. PIrrs, Clerk
PARISH ccRr:
E. c. MONTGOMERY. Jndge.
VI. J. LIDoHLL, District Attorney Protein;
PARIsR osPICRs:
WILfY P. MAxoHAN, Recorder;
w. Taos. JORDAN, President Police Jury;
J. w. STMxs, Parish Treasurer.
Richland beacon., 1877-04-21

POLICE JURORS:
Ward John Bishop;
=" 2-W. 7. Jordan;
3-John H. Milling;
4-Henry G. Mangham,
5-P. H. Parham.
0. I. Smith. Clerk.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-04-21

York; NJ. L. Dougherty, Cincinnati; Ike
Cook and family, city; Mr.. Randall and
family; George Darling and wife, city;
J. Converse and wife; II. A.. Shackle-
ford, New York, both legs broken; Z.
j. Cooper, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; T. T.
A. Lyon, Mobile, Ala; Lieut.. J. H.
Written. U. S. A., indianapolis; 7.
O'Sullivan, Pine Blnff, Ark; j. J. Da-
Wis, Augusta, Ga. John C. Noyes. Hon.
Jos. Brown and lady, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
X. Reese, NJ. 7. Dolan.
The Southern Hotel was owned by
Mr.. Robert Campbell, and vas valued
at $500, 600; insurance, 1920, 900. 1t
was leased to Breslin, Darling s. Co.,
and had been in their hands q little more
than a year. Their loss was $3.50, $50;
insured for $1S5,00O.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-04-21
A Harksnan's Dimcult Feat.

A few hundred men met in Gilmore's
Garden on Friday evening to watch Capt.
Bogardus's attempt to shoot L. 600 balls
by means of double-barreled shotgun
in 100 minutes. The feat was success
fully performed in n minutes and 40
seconds, Capt. Bogardus missing 20
shots. A semi-circle Of tables, with
shooters position Mt the middle, two
traps, 16 yards distant from the marks
man and 10 yards apart, with two large
piles Of hollow glass balls and two men
to place them in the traps, together with
a large white screen to catch the shot
and fragments of glass, formed the seat
of war. Capt. Bogardus had two sets Of
barrels, which he quickly alternated as
thep became too hot for use. His car
tridges, of which he had = liberal supply,
were within easy reach of his hand In a
large case. In shooting he followed his
own rule Of raising the gun to his Shout
der after giving the order to pull the
traps. The two discharges were almost
simultaneous, and the glass balls be-
meath his perfect aim were shattered in
rapid succession. 1t was claimed that
the charges were restricted to s 1-2
drains Of powder and the shot to IA
ounce.
Shortly after 8 o'clock Capt. Bogardus
took his station in his shirt sleeves. The
first two balls rose in the air, and two
misses were recorded. Then followed
80 hits. the FIRST 100 shots ending in s
minutes. Gun-barrels were changed,
and the secoi.d 100 began. Ninety-seven
hits were made, and 5 misses, and 1-2
more minutes consumed. Thus the
firing continued, the Captain averaging
s misses in 100 balls; 800 hits were
reached in 50 minutes. The thousandth
ball was sprung after rs minutes, the
last hundred shots having been made
without a single miss. The Captain was
then 90 balls behind his score, and that
number Of supplementary balls was
sprung, and all Of them shattered. The
last 155 shots, counting these supple
mentary ones, were made without miss.
Mem York Tribune.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-04-21
The Wipe ManIpulatsrs.

Those silk handkerchiefs the ladies
hang out OF their Ship pockets look
very pretty, but they are great tempta-
ton to the street arab. That chip"
pocket fashion has given an immense
Impetus to the silk "wipe" trade.
Every body uses 'em, and it is remark
able how many the average boot-black,
news-boy and street boy generally pos
sess. The historian made reference to
this subject little while back, and
since that time has taken close observa-
ton. resulting in the belief that those
gaudy appendages are not for actual
use. This assertion is based on the
fact than an ordinary cambria is
generally carried beneath it and
used when necessary. II the
80 fashion, is to continue, why not make
the article fixture by means Of pin or
a few stitches and so save considerable
loss and annoyance? On Saturday after
noon lady Of fashion was passing the
alley west Of Mevicker's Theater, when
out dashed nimble-fingered gamin,
and in moment s.the quickness Of the
hand deceived the eye;" that elegant
silk rag changed owners, and the kid
had darted back again up the alley from
whence he came Mrs. Starkweather-
the lady in question-was informed Of
her loss, and securing the services Of a
policeman she entered the alleyway, and
discovered a little herd of some fifty
boys, each one resembling the other so
closely that it was impossible 10 attempt
to sample ont the thief. Ladies, beware.
Take 'em out, or sew 'em in.-Inter-
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-04-21
THE xnPLoYrr.

help of all kinds employed in and about
the hotel was 202. Maggie Callahan
was in charge of ten scrubbing girls,
Maggie Gilmore Of the laundry, and
Fannie Lowry was housekeeper. II is
expected that these, together with those
in charge Of the kitchen, dining-room,
courtroom and other departments, will
report, and the general safety Of the
help assured. The fact that so few Of
those have reported is accounted for by
the fact that they were more widely
scattered by the fire than were the
guests, who could be readily traced, and
also by the fact that they would be less
likely to read the newspapers than other
classes of people. The sixth floor,
where were some of the servants quar-
tiers, had but sixty occupants, and these
are known to have had abundant time
to escape to the lower floors and take
their chances with the guests. II is the
fixed opinion of the proprietors Of the
hotel that the deaths among the domes-
tics are confined to three.
KNOWN TO BE ALIVE.
The following parties, who were in the
hotel on Tuesday night, were seen on the
streets yesterday:
At the Lindell-John H. Patterson,
Cincinnati; VIM. Bissell and daughter,
city; Mrs. Cook and boy, city; W. p.
Clough, st. Paul; ID. H. Rhodes, Boston;
C. o. Godfrey, Hannibal; Z. L. Merri-
field, New York S. b. CoulsOn and family,
YanktOn, Dakotah; S. II. Cregar, PLila-
delphia; s. Schoyer, Jr., and son, Pitts
burgh; Mrs. Jos. Carr, city; A. j. Web
ster, New York; Geo. Straut, Chicago;
W. H. Fletcher, New York; j. H. Lott,
Lansing; ID. b. Gould and family, city /;
J. p. Carr and wife, two servants; ]. L.
Corners wife and child; C. NJ. Rolker,
New York; w. II. Thorwegen and ife,
city; Mrs. j. E. Simpson, city; Mrs.
Randall and two daughters; T.
A. Shackelford, Howard County;
NO.; S. A. Crittenden, Cincinnati;
IS. s. Taylor, city; C. L. White, city; H.
L. Morrill,, Cairo; A. S. Herman, New
York; Mrs. Geo. Darling, city; Mrs
Alex. Stetson, city; D. G. Cook, city;
Mrs. Ives, Indianapolis; Mrs. Porter,
indianapolis; C. c. Casey. city; T. G.
A. Lyon, Mobile; H. G. White. Syracuse.
N. Y; C. p. Kennedy, New York; A.
Popejoy, Chicago; Mr. Birdsey, Nevada,
New; Jos. rglitzer' city; >; !; Alden,
CITY; n. 1. weit6rec, Colorado Springs !;
:: n; PARSONS, New YORK; +. Ileman,
r1ttsDuISn; r. Z. hareisen, New York !;
Mr.. and Mrs. Lowe, city; NJ. Z. Capeile,
city.
At the Laclede-W. P. Mahoney; G.
A. KOener, Belleville; A. L. Brockney,
New York; w. j. Miller, New York
J: II. Monow; c. A. Guile, Boston; K.
II. II. Avery, New York; E. Pennock,
New York Mr.. J. ShOecraft, New York
d. SOrnburger, New York; Kate Clax-
ton, New York; s. II Gone, New York;
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-04-21
1.oCORREsPONDENTs.

All communications for this paper should b
accompanied by the name of the author; mot nec-
essArily for publication, but ~ evidence Of good
Nth on the part of the writer. Write only on
soe side OF the paper. Be particularly careful,
IN giving names and dates, 70 have all letters or
figures plain and distinct.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-31

We have already spoken of the concert
proffered by the ladies Of the choir OF the
Church of the Immaculate Conception, on
Baronne street, TO Prof q. Collignon. If we
may Judge from the programme and the
talent enlisted for the occasion, this musical
feast, which is to be served up to the public
on Friday evening, at the Jesuits' Church, on
Baronne street, will be equal to il it does not
excel anything of the kind that we have had
heretofore in this city. We must add that the
piano which will be used is the identical
Steinway that has won the prize at the Cen
tennial Exposition, and has been generously
offered by Mr.. Grunewald
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-31
r1o1AL
NEW ORLEANS THURSDAY, MAY 81, 1877

collected. and what amount thereof has been
disbursed, giving detailed statement Of the
disbursements.
Resotped, That in compliance with the same
and requested to furnish this board with de-
tailed description of the interest coupons
which have been paid out OF the proceeds Of
the tax OF each OF said years 1874, 1875 and
1875.
to be composed Of the Auditor, the Treasurer,
and the Secretary Of State, be and is hereby
appointed to make the Investigations re-
quired by paragraph ! of said section 2,
OF 1874, with view of obtaining the data
necessary to prepare the tables and publish
the statement provided for by said part
graph |.
The board ordered that all applicants, whose
bonds have been accepted us ft1ndablc, be mo-
titled TO appear on Thursday.
The board adjourned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-31
BY TELEGRAPH.
CAPITAL NEWS.
FRED. DOUGLASS.
The Petition Praying for His Removal
Mysteriously Missing.
Especial TO the N. o. D.mocrst.I ]

Especial to the N. o. D.mocrst.I
WhsHtraToN May 30.--It 10 said that some
ane has taken away petitions numerously
signed. asking for the removal OF Fred
Douglass, United States Marshal. and has
failed To return them. Consequently they will
iprobablytnevor be presented to the President,
as was the original design
The Custoni-HOuse Investigation.
The Investigating committee to examine
into New Orleans Custom-House affairs have
been ordered TO leave at once. Special Treas
ury Agent Barney will be the chairman OF the
committee Tho Collector Of the Port King,
will select two additional members.
A G0lOrea Applicant for the Haytaan
Mission.
Alfred g. Anderson, colored man, Of Ham.
ilton. Ohio, has filed On application for the
position OF United States Minister to Hayti
He Is indorsed by most OF the prominent col
pi.ea mon of the country
The Debt statement.
Ii Is stated that the debt statement viii
show sc, 900 decrease.
The Kemper Ceunty Massacre.
A special hence says: Tho British govern
mpnt has asked information regarding tht
death of McClelland, in Kemper county, Miss
Ilr(5lelland is claimed as British subject.
Secretary Evarts has promised due inquiry
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-31
Servants of The Panr.

The Lady Servants Of the Poor are Chris
tian women, who go about seeking whom they
may relieve from distress, and constitute a
sort Of lay order of Sisters of Charity, the
more praiseworthy in that at the same
time they adorn the world with feminine
grace and beauty, they serve God in the role
of ministering angels of charity. TO aid these
in their holy efforts, Miss Corinne Bouligny
has volunteered her talents, and SO have
many prominent artists and amateurs of the
city, to give concert at the Opera House on
charity, pleasure and benevolence, and we
doubt not that there is enough of heart and
spirits to fill even the Operas spacious halls
upon such an occasion.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-31
THE PRE.BYTERiAN GENERAL AS
SEMRLY.
After Deciding several Matters 1t Ad-
Journs Sine Die.
Especial to the N o. d mocrat.1

IpptUtsi W iue IN ". ~ IHfCrhh.J
CHICAGO, May 3o.--At tho last days session
Uf the Presbyterian General Assembly the
first business was the final report OF the COM
mittee on church polity, which declares
that closing any session without prayer s in
harmonious with the forms of church gov
ernment.
A resolution was tabled for committee of
eleven to investigate and report to the next
General Assembly on the Skinner West Nc
Cune case.
A long protest, in behalf of S. Kenner and
West against the action of the assembly In
refusing to entertain an appeal from the Pres
bytery of Cincinnati was read, but will be
withheld from publication. The committee
on DIR. II. j. Wilder's resolutions, demanding
an investigation of the Board of Foreign Mis-
sions and making some serious charges
against its members, reported that in the ab-
sence of records and secretaries, the whole
matter should be referred to the board, and
that Wilder be ordered to appear before the
board and substantiate his charges.
The usual business Of ordering the payment
OF bills and the publication of the minutes
thanks etc, was transacted, and after roll
call the General Assembly adjourned sine die.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-31
DECORATION DAY.
IN NEW YORK.
Thc Largest ana Most elaborate Celebra
ton Ever Held in that City.
Lsspecial to the N. 0. Democrat

Especial to the N. o. Democrat
NEW York, May .3o.-The observance OF
Decoration Day In this city to-day was more
general and on q larger and more elaborate
scale than has heretofore characterized this
anniversary. The weather was delightful
and the streets crowded with sight-seers. ALI
the public buildings banks, insurance COM
panies, etc, were closed, and business almost
entirely suspended. The national colors were
displayed at half mast from hundreds of pri-
vate residences and from oil newspaper Offices
and hotels The shipping of all nations In
the harbor displayed the insignia Of mourn
ing from their mastheads.
The procession in honor Of the event was
large and the floral features were especially
noticeable. The different military organiza-
tions of the city generally participated and
pade an imposing appearance The celebra-
tion throughout was very impressive. AT
Brooklyn, also, there was general observance
Of the day Memorial services were held ut
both the Brooklyn and New York Academies
of Music tonight