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Richland beacon., 1878-09-28

1t is distressing to q newspaper
man to reflect that many important
events are transporting in the world
around him, of which be will proba-
bly, forever remain ignorant. To be
shut up in total ignorance of the af-
fairs of the outer world appears to Us
like being incarcerated in the four
walls of q state prison. We expect
to experience similar sensations to
those of Rip Van Wrinkle, when be
awoke from bis twenty years sleep
in the mountains. when communica-
ton with the rest of the world is
opened, if We are so fortunate as to
SURVIVE tho terrible epidemic, which
has carried off so nanny of our friends
far better every way than ourself.
The end is not yet, and many of US
may yet fall preys to The terrible
scourge. Let us try to be prepared
for the worst.
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28
Gen. j. Floyd King.

Democratic nominee as a candidate
for Representative of the 9th district
in congress, for the long term, passed
through the southern part of our par
ish the first of this week, on his way
to the western portion of the district
and it will be seen, by reference to a
notice in another place, that he will
return and address the citizens of our
parish, either at this place or Alto, on
the ninth day of October.
We hope our people will turn out
en- m0sSe to hear him, Cor he will have
many things of interest to tell them.
If there is no yellow fever in Ray
vile he will be here, but if there is
be will 90 to Alto so the people will
know which place to go TO, for they
will be sure to know whether there is
any fever in Rayville or not
Let all the Democrats in the parish
register and vote, for all their votes
may be needed to elect General King.
The Republicans have Judge Ludeling
in the field as his opponent The ne
gro Fairfax is Col. Young's opponent
for the short term, and 1t is every
Democrats duty to see that be too is
A ated
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28
Ratification Meeting.

GIEARD, La, Sept. 81, 1878.
At mass meeting Of Ward No. 3.
held in the town of Girard this date,
:he meeting was organized by calling
b o. Edwards to the chair.
On motion, G. s. Boyd was reques-
ted 10 act as secretary.
The object of the meeting was ex-
plaiued by c. H. Brashear.
On motion of B. Myrick. a commit
tee Of five was appointed to draft
resolutions.
The following committee was ap-
pointed:
b. Myrick, c. II. Brashear,
X. Il. Justice, Jas. Calwell,
Yves. Ellison.
On motion, a recess of FIVE minutes
was taken for committee to report.
The meeting being called to order,
the committee made the following
report:
Whereas, There seems to be dis
sension IN the ranks of the Democratic
party Of the parish of Ricbland, in
regard to the nominations made in
Parish Convention, then.
BE it resolved by the citizens of
Ward No. 3. in mass meeting assem-
bled. That we deplore any spi; in
our ranks, at time when the una.
n;mity of the party is of such vital
Importance to the welfare Of the
State.
Resolved End, That in our opinion
a split in our ranks at this time will
revive the Radical party in our parish
to such au extent as to become a dan
gerous rival.
Resolved 3rd, That, although our
choice for some Of the Offices were not
nominated. we cordially endorse the
ticket as put forward by the party.
knowing the nominees to be good
men and square-toed Democrats.
Resolved 4tb, That we will support
no independent candidate for Office. as
we firmly believe it will only tend to
the election of Radical to Office
On motion, resolutions were adopt.
On motion, the RIcHLAND BEACON
was requested TO publish proceedings.
b. 0. EDWARDS,
G. S. BOYD, Chairman
SeCetarv.
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28
To Democrats Of Richland
Parish.

We earnestly entreat all Democrats
of our parish to lay asid all their jeal-
ousies, their chickering's, their preju-
dices, their personal preferences. and
discussions, and endeavor to effect a
union; for upon the unanimity of the
party in this parish may depend its
success in the present campaign.
If there are two democratic tickets
in the field, there will be sure to be a
republican ticket in the field also, aud
if our votes are divided the republi-
cans will probably muster q sufficient
force to eject their ticket This is no
time for chickering's among ourselves,
but for unity and concert of action,
and no man is good Democrat who
is not willing to sacrifice his own am
bItion for the unity and success Of the
party.
Are we going to verify the radical
prediction that we were working for
the spoils of office, and that we would
fight among ourselves for those spols
when we came inpower? 1t seems So
Such an eager rush for Office such ten
acious clinging to every chance to get
il, and such wrangling in our ranks
are enough to disgust those who are
not place hunters and desire only the
accomplishment of The good of the
people by placing the right men in
Office. Let us have done with it be-
fore we ruin the party.
If the party is defeated, to your
doors will be laid the charge of caus-
ing its defeat. and you will deserve to
be again remanded to radical rule,
radical insult and radical plumber. If
you. who will not agree among your
selves. bring this defeat, it will not be
because we have not tried to prevent
it; but if you can stand it we can,
though it 90 hard with us to do it.
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28
The Yellow Fever News.

We have no news from beyond
Vicksburg, but we are happy to state
that the epidemic seems to have about
run its course both in that city and
Delhi and to be abating. Only four
deaths q day reported in Vicksburg,
and 1--WE deaths at Delhi since our last
report-Mrs Colbert and four colored
persons, up to Wednesday evening.
All the other cases are getting we'll
On Tuesday the postmaster at Tai
lulah was reported down with yellow
fever; and it was said be had not been
exposed to it unless it was in board
ing the train when it was passing the
place, which caused some alarm here,
for nearly all. it not quite all, of us
(the men Of RayviIle) have been 10
the habit of boarding the train when
it passes this place, and Wiley p.
Mangham slept on it with the conduc-
tor the night before be arrived at
home.
When the train arrived at this place
on Tuesday night, in consequence Of
this news, the citizens requested the
conductor not to stop at the depot,
and be passed on through without
stopping but rs he returned next
morning be stopped in the edge of
town aud put of some freight, we
believe, and we think several of our
citizens went to the train. 1t strikes
us as singular precaution to ask the
conductor not to stop in town, and
then 70 out to the train after it does
stop.
Now is the time to be more eau
tious than ever, for we bave more
hope Of escaping the fever, If We can
only keep II out Of town few days
longer. Let us use oil the precautiOn
possible, and let those who have been
ID the habit of going down the road
and meeting parties from Delhi quit
it until all possible danger is over.
and if some of Us have not already
contracted the disease our town will
yet escape the epidemic.
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Moore & Coleman. | State Of Louisiana,
No 800. vs.. Parish OF Richland.
Mrs. Mary F. Rush llth District Court.
ard Husband
BY virtue OF a writ OF fieri facas issued
from the Honorable | ith District Court in and
for the Parish Of Rlchf,nd, State of louisiana,
in the above entitled and numbered suit and
to IRE directed, have seized and will offer
for sale at the door Of the court house, in the
town of Rayvilie. said Parish of Richand, on
Saturday. the 5M day of October,
1878,
n, public auction. to the last and highest bid
der, the following described property, to-wit:
One square Of ground, together with all the
buildings and Improvements thereon, having
the dimensions Of three hundred feet square,
south of and fronting on the right Of way OF
the Vicksburg, Shreveport and Texas Rail-
| road, being square or 10, one (D &C ThOma,
! Williams addition to the town of Rayville as
per plat flied in Recorders office annexed TO
the front fly leaf Of Mortgage Book "A" of
Richland Parish, which square is joined on
the West by lots ), and II 0: square OF
Rays plat OF RayviIlc.
Also, all the rents and revenues ofthe Silver
plantation.
Also. the three promissory notes signed by
ira Barfied, together with the special mort
gage and vendors privilege securing same as
per act of sale and mortgage between Mrs
Mary T. Rush ard Ira Barlield, passed before
| W p. Msngham Recorder, on the 18th of
March. A. ID. 1878, and together with the
personal Obligation of Mrs Mary F. Rush, as
endorsed of said notes. and the clause of ten
per cen, attorneys fees in case Of suit, which
are as follows, to-wit:
Three several prom ;ssory notes signed by
Ira Barfield for twenty six hundred and seventy
dollars each, dated March 18th, 1875. due re-
spectvely on the first day of March 1876. 1877
4 1878 bearing eight per cent per annum in
terest from date payable 10 the order Of said
Mrs. Mary F. Rush, and all endorsed by her
10 blank with the authority Of her husband,
which notes are duly paraphed by the record
er of the Parish Of Rchand OF date 18Th.
March, 1875; said notes being secured by the
vendors privilege and special mortgage on
the property purchased by said Ira Barfield
from Mrs. Mary +. Rush.
Seized as the property Of Mrs. Mary F.
Rush, Defendant, and will be sold TO pay said
debt, interest and all costs.
Terms Of Sale-Twelve months credit.
purchaser to give bond with approx ed secur-
liy, bearing per cent interest from date
and mortgage retained on property sold.
J. A. LIDDELL, Sheriff.
-Sherif's Office, Rayville, La,
September IA, lS7S.-it.
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28

Johnny Lasiter and little Johnny Sumner
Bell. Tha, is right, boys; you had far better
be At work than cumming around town, get
ting into bad company, contracting bad habits
and hearing bad men use bad words. 1t will
make men Of you, worth a thousand loafcrs.
We always liked you, you know. but we like
have got your names in the paper already by
being smart boys.
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28

Wiley 7. Mangham desires us TO make a
slight correction of our alln>iOn TO his procur>
ing the services of three fever nurses for
Delhi; and that is, that they were going to
Wick sburg if they had not met hi n, and that
he only prevailed upon them to stop at Delhi,
instead of going on to Vicksburg. where their
services were not needed as badly. He de-
sires this correction lest the first report might
detract something from the praise which those
selfsacrificing nurses richly merit.
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

TN accordance with Section .! Act No.
II IS. of the Extra Session OF 1877, notice Is
hereby given that General Election will be
held at the different polling places of Rich-
land parish, on Tuesday, the 9th day of Mo-
vembcr, 1875, for the following officers, to-
wit:
One member of the 18th Congress;
One member of the 10th Congress;
O,ie State I easurer;
Oie State Senator from the 23rd District;
One Representative
One Parish Judge
One Sheriff;
One Corner;
Seven Police Jurors;
Seven Justices of Il e Peace;
Seven Constables
And also to adopt or reject the proposed
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to the Constitution of the
State of Louisiana, numbered from | 10 p
in another column of this paper.
J. A. LIDDELL,
Sheriff & Returning Officer
Rayville, La, Sept 28,h, lS7S.-6t
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28

Politics are terribly mixed. In the
North the Greenback and National
parties are uniting with the Demo
Gratis and in this State they are
uniting With the Republicans. How
are we to tell which side we are on in
the next presidential campaign I?
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28

We hardly know whether to laud
the action of the citizens of Louisville,
KY, or not, in refusing 10 quarantine
their city and inviting refugees from
infected districts TO their place. 1t
may be, as they believe, that the dis
ease cannot spread in Louisville but
it was very dangerous experiment
to test the truthfulness or error of
their theory in this manner, for i, may
yet prove the death of many of their
people, it their invitation has been ac-
cepted. Nevertheless, they did extend
the invitation, and many persons
have no doubt availed themselves of
their hospitality. The wisdom or
folly OF their generosity remains yet
to be revealed
we believe that no persons should
leave an infected town and 70 to one
that is not infected unless they are
absolutely certain that they will not
thereby be the means Of spreading
the epidemic for charity would sug-
gest to any rejecting minds that the
disease should be confined to as mar.
row space as possible.
The Courier-J ournal applauds the
action of man who boarded steam.
er. revolver in hand, and died before
the boat reached St. Louis, and con.
demns the passengers for Directing to
bis taking passage and the citizens of
st. Louis for quarantining the steam
er. We think both the passengers
and citizens, or authorities, of st.
Louis did right.
The mans wife eluded the auaran.
tine regulations and went on to Louis
vile. where she fell sick-but, the
Courier-Journal says, not of yellow
fever, but of mental and physical pros
tration. Our opinion is the man
should have remained where be was,
for we have seen the result of one
man coming to our parish with fever
and being the means of the loss of
many valuable lives.
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28

A free horse is always rode to death,
and the newspaper that publishes
communications for the benefit of can
didates free of charge will soon be
starved out. Hence, we have quit it..
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28
Notice to Taxpayers.

Notice is hereby given that the tax rolls for
1873 are now in the Recorders Office of Rich.
land parish, ready for the inspection and cor,
recion of taxpayers, who will please call and
examine them and have such errors as may
have occurred therein corrected
JOHN A. HEMLER,
Tax Assessor.
Rayvile, La, Aug. Is. ls7S-6t
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28

Our columns are open to all of you,
gentlemen, so long as YOU do not re-
sort to personal abuse and the use OF
improper. language.
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28
Public Auction.

DACON-As tx -otlicio Auc.ioneer, will
ID sell at Basrrop, La, on Saturday Sep
rr,nber 2S, twenty thousand pounds Bacon,
ON the way ON Camden, Arkan>as-,erm.
o. sale, sixty days credit. See POSTERS.
J. VIM. BROWN.
Deputy Sheriff.
Sept. 81, iS1S-2t.
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28

Bad nominations in New Orleans,
it is claimed, drove good many
Democrats into the National party.
We think they got into mighty bad
company when they fused with the
Radical bummers of that city.
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28

We would like to receive commu-
nications, containing matter of gener-
al interest and the news boiled down,
from all parts Of our parish.
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28

Gen. Beauregard is very good
civil engineer, but we imagine be will
prove a failure as political pilot if
he undertakes to steer the National
Radical party through the breakers
that are ahead of it.
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28

This is an off-year, and not SO very
important politically, but We will
probably need all the democrats we
can get in congress and our state leg
islsture.
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28

We hope that those who write arti-
cles for their own personal benefit
will remember that they should be
mid for like other advertisements.
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

WILL be at the following places for the
i purpose of collecting both current and
back taxes, State and Parish, viz:
Delhi, lst Ward, October 2sth to goth
Girard, 2nd 4" 18th to 18th
Alto, 4th 2lst to sd
he'd Month, 9Th Oath to 26tll
Rayville, end November Isl to 18th
Tax payers will please bear in mind that
on the 4th day of November ! will be CON.
PEELED TO return all persons delinquent who
have not paid their taxes, and it Is not dis
cretionary with me to give extension of time.
c. II. MOORE,
Tax Collector
Rayville, La, Sep, 25,li, ISIS. 2S-5,.
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28

What is the difference between the
Democratic party and the Greenback
party? We see none. Then why
have o Greenback party?
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28

There are no mails, and the tele-
graphic reports cost more than we
are able to pay; if it were not for this
we would publish all the late news.
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28
New Styles: New Styles!

In gents fine straw hats
In manila and cashmere hats
In boys and children's hats,
Received Daily at
GEO. G. KEESS & COS,
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28
Secetarv

Maine music-"Wbistle and III
come to you. my Ladd"
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28

Give us a few more greenbacks
Uncle Sam, and we'll be satisfied.
Richland beacon., 1878-09-28

Reading matter on every page.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
Amusement Notes.

Miss Fanny Davenport, at the Grand Op-
ers-house tonight appears as "Rosalind," "
in "As You Like It," Friday evening ben
eft of Miss Davenport School for Scan
dal."
Next week the Park Theater Comedy
Company at the Grand Opera-house.
The Grand Italian Opera Company, with
Miss Kellogg, Miss Cary, Mile. Litta Mile.
Marco and strong company throughout,
will appear at Pixies Opera-house next
week for two nights and Saturday mai
nee, opening Thursday evening with mig.
non."
Remember the concert at Music Hall to-
morrow afternoon and night in aid of the
EXPOSITION Fund by the children of oul
public schools.
Salisbury sTroubadours, one Of the bright
est and best organizations of the kind in the
country, appear at Pixies next week fol
three nights only, commencing Monday
night in the laughable extravaganza, "Tht
Brook"
1.-THE second chamber concert of the Theo
dore Thomas Quartette takes place at Col
lege Hall this evening.
On Sunday night next at the Crane
Opera-houss, W. T. Melville's Uncle Tom
Cabin Combination will give performanc,
at the popular prices of so and rs cents
They will be assisted by the original Jubilee
Singers in their famous plantation scenes
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
EFaust1 Last Night.

The rendition of the opera of Faust" last
night, by Signor Jannotta's pupils drew a
crowded house, and was taken altogether,
very satisfactory performance. Miss
Mamie Boal, of Newport. sung the part of
marguerite" very creditably and showed
very fair dramatic power. Mrs, Flora
Mueller, always favorte, did herself great
credit and was received in the old cordial
way, that is characteristic of her appearance
before Cincinnati audience. Mr. Stanhope
Boars "Mephistopheles'' was finely sung
and we'll acted part; and all the other char
acters were fairly sustained The opera
was rendered entire and lasted till mid
night. There is generally expressed de-
sire that it be repeated.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
Society Notes.

The st. Cecilia Mennercher have ap-
pointed the following to make an election
of officers for the ensuing year beginning
January l, 1879: Directors, from active
members-Wm. Schul, H. Greene, A. Rom
BACH l.. Flaig F. Meyer. Passive-L. G.
Hedrick, l.. Cohnen, A. Weyand, M. Lam
sen, J. Preuer.
The Cincinnati Orpheus Society, at their
meeting last night night, elected the follow
ing Directors, from whose body the officers
for the ensuing year will be selected: Ac.
tve,members-Ed. Berghausen, A. w. Fuhr.
mann, r. Kieserlng, Phil. Pitton, DR.. A.
Npperen. Passive members-L. Hillert,
Sr and los. Wallinger.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05

The December number of this valuable
publication has been received. 1t is gener-
ally acknowledged to be the most excellent
railway guide ever published in this coun-
try. 1t is complete and comprehensive in
its nature, containing all the information
that the travelling public may require. 1t
has all the railway line schedules, connec-
tions and distances, ocean and inland steam
navigation routes, maps of principal lines
list of general officers index to railway sta
tions and express offices, or whatever else
may be needed by travellers or shippers. A
noticeable feature also is the large amount
of miscellaneous reading matter relating to
railway improvement and progress.
1t is compiled, edited and issued under
the auspices of the General Ticket and Pas
senger Agents Association, and being their
recognized organ this renders it all the
more reliable as to accuracy and complete
ness. Published monthly by the National
Railway Publishing Co., Philadelphia.
Sent to subscribers at 81 per annum. Single
copies 80 cents. For sale on all trains al
railway stations and ticket Offices and by
periodical dealers, news agents, and others
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05

"OHl YES; You KNOW. Nov you
Hamerican genus" said the Master of Cere-
monies at Halifax to party of American
visitors, 'afore you are introduced to is
Excellency an 'er Royal 'Ighness there's a
few rules to be hobserved. Don'texpector-
ate hon the carpet has you're in the 'abit of
doing at 'ome, you know, and don't keep
your ats on as you Railways do in Hamer-
lea. And no revolvers nor bowie knives is
hallowed to be drawn in the presence of is
Hexilency an 'er Royal 1ghness, wich is
what you're ADDING of in Congress contin-
uaily. An you'll walk in forwards, an
you won't think of shaking 'ands with ,er
Royal 'Ighness nor even with is Hexilen-
cy; nor hof course you won't hadress i'm
as old hoss' nor old sardine' as hif you
was talkin' to your President, you know.
You'll simply bow an hassume hattidude
of reverence, so far as you know 'ow, and
then retire backwards out of the royal
presence. Boston Traveller.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
Vegetable psychologists used to think that

Vegetable psychologists used to think that
leaves absorbed dew and rain until a
Frenchman named Duchartre, in 1857, re-
versed this view, and his opinion was adopt
ed by boiansts Practical gardeners, how
ever, have never been converted, and they
freely syringe their plants under certain
conditions And now the Rev. Mr.. Dens-
low, in England, has, after many expert
ments, concluded that dew is not absorbed
at night, but that absorption takes place at
sunrise, when Transportation is begun, and
the water on the leaves is sucked in.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-05
DOINGS OF THE DAY.
As illustrated in the Police COu

AS Illustrated III the EOl1Ce court.
This morning at 2 o'clock Sergeant Law
renee, of Fulton Station, arrested James
alias Buck Saunders the man who assaulted
one of the guards at the State Penitentiary
last summer.
James Grant, thief and supposed MUIR
derer, who was employed day or two ago
at Ermes boardng-house, No. 62 East
Fourth street was found to be missing last
night at the same time with topaz an em-
erald, and cameo ring. He was traced to
Bucktown, where he had disposed of the
rings, but when the officers proceeded to
arrest him he drew revolver and showed
fight. This morning an old charge of as
sault and battery was also placed against
him, and upon both charges he will be tried
December 18th.
Thos. E. Duffy, while filled with beer and
a spirit of revenge, last night hurled beer
keg through the window of Phil. Cupple' s
saloon, for which he was fined SIS this
morning
An affidavit was sworn out this morning
by Annie Roedick, charging J. w. Vail,
peddling blackingboxes one-fourth filled
with blacking and three-fourths sand with
obtaining money under false pretenses. He
will be tried next Tuesday.
Conrad Cider, one of the common thieves
arrested at the clearinghouse, near the
corner of Plum and Ann Streets was given
a sentence of 5000 this morning.
Henry Goddar and Rufus Heymer were
arrested at an early hour this morning by
Lieut. Quinn, on the charge of body
ing. They had their tools with them, and
the officers state that they were just com.
ing from the Miami College, where they
had delivered the body of a negro girl.