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Richland beacon., 1878-08-17

On motion Of b. o. Edwards, w.
Is. Hester was unanimously nom:
mated FOR constable.
On motion OF Jas. Mhoon. delegates
were instructed to oppose a hurdle
race for sheriG's office.
On motion of b. o. Edwards. NJ.
i. Liddeii was endorsed as our choice
FOR Representative:
On motion of G. II. Brashear. cor
dial invitation is extended to all col
ored voters to join our club. Moved
and carried that the R,chland BEACON
be requested to publish these proceed
ings. BEN. MY KICK,
G. s. BOYD, President.
Secretary, Pro tenn.
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17
ATTENTION.
Voters of Richland Parish I |
Assessors OFFICE, RARyILLE, La,
uy,i.f IN 1878

Assessors Orricr, RARyILLE, La,
August 10, 1878.
Pursuant to Section is, Act No. lOI, passed
by the General Assembly at the Extra Sees
sion of 1877, to provide for q new registra.
ton Of voters throughout the Stase, I shall
proceed to open the books for Registration Of
all legal voters Of the parish of Richlan,i, on
Monday. the end day Of September, A. ID.
1878, and shall coniinne to keep them open
from day to day until Saturday, the md .lay
Of November, 1878, Sundays and all legal
holidays excepted.
]. Beginning at Rayville, Monday. Sep
;ember 2n,l, from day to day, until Saturday,
September 7'h.
2. Delhi. 1t Ward-Monday, Q, 10, II and
18th days Of September.
Midway, LIST. Ward-Eritlay and Saturday
the 18th aud lt,h days Of September.
Rayville again, end ward, September 10Th
to 26th. the TWO first weeks of court.
3. McCGwan's School house, 2nd WanJ
9th and 28th Of September.
Red Mouth, 3Uth September, and Is, and
End Of October. J. J. Thomason's precinc,.
October 81, 4,n and 5th.
.. Holdness' School.house, Ward No. 6. :,
October 7th, sti and 9th.
Girard, Sd. Ward-Thursday. October 10Th
ll'h and Io,h
3. Alto. 4,h ward-Oc,ober II, Is, l6. II,
18th and 10Th.
kayviIle, the last two weeks. from October
2lst TO November md, when the books will
be close.i. The election follows on Tues
9Th Of November, 1878.
Come one! Come ALL! and ha &c n 6,,,
registration. JOHN A. Hr,..1 ..ss '
7>unnODHsse. .. ~ and Registrnr
Richland Parish, La :.
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17
ORDINANCE NO. 3.

Be it ordained by the Police Jury OF the
Parish Of Richard at the called session, Au,
gust l5Ih, 1873, That the law making the
road public road from the north Yves, corner
Of john Ilewius to Red Mouth be and it is
hereby repealed.
Be il further ordained that John A. Hewitt,
p. l.. Gwin Jesse Randolph, Samuel Amery.
A. Dyson and L. e. Boies. be and they are here
by appointed reviewers. TO review and mark
ont road commencing ut the north west
corner Of Hewitt field. rnnninr up the west
5 de of the ridge to the Abney old lane; then
across the ridge to the east side Of the ridge
through said lane; thence to the south end of
the ridge lying between Samuel Amery's and
big slough, thence mp said ridge to the north
end, thence to Red Mouth on the best ground,
and make due returns TO the clerk of the Pc.
lice Juav.
Be- i, further ordained that p. l.. Gwin.
overseer Of said road, he authorized to work
said reviewed road in place Of the old road
Adopted August 10, 1873.
JOHN BISHOP,
Attest: President.
JOHN S. SUNMERLIS.
Clerk Police Jury.
On motion the Board adjourned to NEE, ID
Monday in October next
JOHN BISHOP,
Attest: Pres.
JOHN S. SuMMERLIy,
CLERK Police Jury.
A true copy.
Attest
JONI S. SrMNERLiy.
Clerk Police Jury
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17
Letter from Captain Wells.

Mr.. EDITOR:-I note what you say
in your last issue about the remarks
you beard in conversation concern.
ing our candidate for the State Sen
ate; and that "he who would be q
leader Of the people should map out
his course and pursue it. etc" We
have as yet no candidate for the State
Senate: but it is evident that was
the man referred to, and it is also ev-
ident that be who made the remark
thought-from the fact that my name
bad been proposed for that Officc-that
| desired to be leader Of the people,
| am rot conscious of ever having
done anything that would indicate a
desire Oh my part to lead anybody
anywhere. and had l thought that my
acquiesence in the action of our con.
vention, recommending my name,
would have had that effect, ] certrinly
would have objected to it. Dema-
gogues alone desire to lead the people,
and | have no ambition TO be one
none whatever.
But whether desire to lead the
people or not, hare mapped out my
course, in politics and everything else,
and intend to pursue it, and am ready
at any time to show that map or point
out that course to any one WIN desires
TO see it.
The people of our parish already
know my position about the policy of
constitutional convention; it was
expressed precisely in the resolutions
of our parish convention, and so far
as have heard, those at Baton Rouge
were in full accord Herewith. Upon
all other subjects of interest connected
with the administration of our gov
eminent, both National and State, l
am ready to give my opinion when
called for.
You are correct in saying that the
people need faithful servants; but
where will they get them? We wiU
votes for the man who wants The Office,
and no man wants it these days sian.
ply that be may have the honor of
b,ing q servant. ii. p. WELLS.
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17

We are always very cautious abou, trying
to avoid personalities or giving ofense to any
one, and think that we exclude from our
columns everything Of sIandero,,s character;
and yet We can scarcely write an editorial in
which some one does no, discover reflection
upon his character; and occasionally an ex-
,rac. from another aper is considered per.
sonal insult by sensitive persons. Such is
editorial life. Who woulJu, he an editor,
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17
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>
rection 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. 10. lS7S-6t
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17

A late dispatch from Fort Clark,
Texas. states that six cowboys came
upon eight Indians on Neuces river !;
q sharp fight ensued, resulting in the
killing of four Indians and the capture
of one. One cowboy wounded.
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17
MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE
CLINTON, KINDS CO., MISS,
Will Commence Its 28th Annual Session
September Is. 1879

Among the inducements offered ~ na,,ors
are the following
Thorough instruction; rigid but pa,ernal
josephine superior moral influences; unsur>
passed heaiti,tnlness of location; kind and
competent instructors; ample facilities for il.
instra'ion; low rares Of charges Board in
private families, intending furnished room,
fuel and washing, Sl2 SO per month. Board
IN College Hall, including washing and fuel
DO per month. Students from other coun.
ties can draw SEQ year from their county
treasures. For full information, send to Rev
w. ). Webb, ID. D., President of the College
Tor catalogue. W. r. RATLIFF,
Prest Board Of Trustees.
Aug l0-3m.
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17

On Sparta plantation, near Duck
port, last Sunday night. a difficulty
occurred between two Iiishmen, Tom
Hslpin and Pat Mccarthy, ir which
the latter was badly cut and danger
ously wounded. Mccarthy is lying
in q critical condition and 'Halpin is
in Jail at peita.--Jlrt'sl"ry HTuhd.
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17
Notice TO Democrats.

OFFICE OF DEMOCRATIC Elk. Con- 4
RicHLASD PARISH. La,
Aug. 5, 1873.
By virtue Of the authority vested in me, as
Chairman of said committee, hereby cali
upon all Democrats to assemble at their usual
places OF meeting in their respective wards,
on The fourth Saturday in August, and select
delegates TO attend the parish nominating
convention, which meets at Rayville, on the
second Saturday in September.
NJ. J. LIppELL. Chairman TX. Com.
I. J. MAHcuAN, Secretary.
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17

Stanley Mathews is n d LANA
he does not wish IL rerjure himself,
ODD yet the truth would show him.
self and others up in very dark light !;
would show them to lie very great
rascaIs and to avoid either he refuses
10 testify before the Potter Committee.
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17

Notice is hereby given that hereafter lilo !
General Term Of the Parish Cour.' will bo
held on the First Monday in September, No.
venber. January, March, May and July.
Probate Terms, on the First Monday in
October, December. February; April, June
and August. +. {. MoSrGoxERY,
Parish Judge.
Aug :. 1875,
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17

Two meh entered bank in Indian.
spolis last Saturday, and robbed it of
live thousand dollars, in the presence
of the cashier, and got away with the
swBg.
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17

The Vicksburg Herald stakes its
reputation as a newspaper on the
tru'bfulness of its health reports, and
We certainly ought place some crc-
dence 10 them.
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17

A shooting ARRAY occurred at a
political gathering. at Apperson Levec,
Ark, last Saturday, and the pistol got
IN some effective work.
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17

At Austin, Miss, on Saturday,
Bub Evans and VIM. Futwell took
pop at each other. Both reported
killed.
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17

There were three deaths in the hospi-
tel from yellow fever and one out of the
hospital. in Vicksburg, during the
week ending Monday, Angus, 18th.
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17

The yellow fever broke out terrible
bad and very suddenly at Grenada,
Miss. The first we heard Of it there
were about one hundred cases.
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17

An ATTEMPT TO get UP a Socialis,ic
Labor thass meeting. in Brooklyn,
last Saturday night, proved failure.
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17

Congressman Whittborn says he
will, when Congress mtets. take steps
TO brfhg the Freedman's bank robbers
10 justice.
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17

Cbas. Lyle was shot and instant
ly killed, near San Antonio, Texas,
esst Saturday, by j. F. Flagy
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17
ORDINANCE 40. ,.

Be it ordained by the Police Jury that the
sheriff be and he is authorized TO release from
custody John Jackson. who is contied in Jail
under sentence, after the end of six months.
(tnc time senieuced) on his paying one hun.
dred dollars.
Adopted August II, 1878.
JOHN BISHOP,
Attest: Pres
john S SUMMERLix,
Clerk Police Jury
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17
Saturday, the TN ddy Of September,
1878,

the following described rtpcrty, situated ii:
the Parish Of Rrl:iand, ,o-wit:
Known on the official maps as the 'Fafar
Grant, containing ESQ acres Of land more or
less. The fractional North las, quarter of
South West quarter section Seven, % Town
ship Fifteen Qa) North. Range Six ~ East,
containing SO acres. The ra Far Gran, w.
leg in part Of sections Z, s 7, and S. all in
Township Is North, Range East, containing
in the aggregate six hundred and eighty three
(GS3) acres OF lani. mo.e or less, and being a
portion Of the same property the vendor. Mrs.
l.. V. Wick Frs. purchased al sheriIT's sale on
tie 9TH day of December, 1874, as per deed
Of record on pages 656 to GJS of Notarial
Book 81 of Recorders office Of Richland
parish, in suit Of L. Virginia Riley VS.. Mary F.
Dyson ct al,
Terms of Sale-On twelve months credit
for whatever the property will bring, the
purchaser to give bond with approved secur-
ny with per cent interest and special mort
gage retained in accordance with Articles 6Sl
and GS2 Code Of Practice.
IL TIE property bring more than The amount
Of Tie mortgage debt due, to-wi.: Sl7J00O
with per cent interest from LIST. January,
1878. 5000 60 a,iys fees and costs, on terms
of credit for excess TO meet maiuri,ies Of the
other concurrent mortgage notes. as follows :
Onr note for $4,000 due lst January 1879.
Oae note tor $4,000 due s.: January. 1880
one note for $50 90 due lit. January. 1881
Que note for $4,000 due LIT January, 1882
One note for $4,000 due Is, January, 1888.
One note Tor s50U.O1 duc Isl. January, 1854
The property purchased To remain mort.
Ill.
of the above unmatured notes
J. A. LIDDELL, Sheriff
Sheriff Ohce Rayvillc, La,
4 ucuSt
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17

-Four hundred thousand bushels Of
wheat wss received at Toledo within
"a hours his week.
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17
Our Stock Of Produce.

IQ uORS, STAPLE AND FANCY
IL Groceries is large, AMI we offer our usual
advantages TO all classes Of layers
scPlJ T.. Z EGGLESION 4 co
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17

One:tbird of the town Of Shasta
Cal, was burned this week.
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17
SHERIFF'S SALE.

John Chafie & Sons State Of Louisiana,
A. Dyson. lith District Court.
By virtue Of writ Of seizure and sale issued
from the Honorable llth District 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 OF Rayvie, said parish of Rchand,
at public auction 10 the ls, and highest bidder,
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17

Aug ., l373 81
Richland beacon., 1878-08-17
Parish Court.

Avg. lott.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1878-10-02

he expenditure, whose fraudulent char.
acter is proved by the necessity for q
heavy deficiency bill, as dependent on
solid South and thereby subservient 10 all
its demands, as aggravating the troubles
Of the country by mischieyous agitation
throughout the period Of its supremacy in
the House of Representatives, as faithless
to the obligation of national honor and
the chief support of wild schemes of inha-
ton, reputation and utter financial dis
order, which imperl public credit and
business security, and its further or greater
success would be national calamity.
y, An emergency in the history of 8
great country, second only to the great
struggle for its existence, now confronts
us. As then, the Republican party was
the sole organized political protection
against national disruption and patriotic
citizens of whatever party name rallied
under its standard for the defense of the
Union, so now the Republican organizes
ton is the only efficient outward against
national reputation and disgrace, and
it again invites all good citizens, of what
ever previous political ties, to unite with
it in preserving the national honor. To
all Republicans this great exigency espe-
eially appeals to rise to its highest obliga-
tons and join heart and hand for the
triumph of those vital principles upon the
security and welfare of the republic de-
pend. f
George N. Danforth was unanimously
nominated for Judge of the Court Of
Appeals.
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serioua Accident.

. The new Convent which 10 in course Of
erection between Morristown and Madison.
was the scene of an accident. on Wednes-
day last, which came very near proving
fatal to four men who were working thereon.
About II o'clock in the forenoon, Nicholas
Powers. Tom Mansfield. Edward Lanning,
and John Linden, were engaged carrying a
large stone to the top Of the seaHolding,
about twelve feet from the ground. and
when at the corner Of the scafoid and
about to place the stone on the wall, the
scafolding gave away with crash. pre-
cipitating the four men with the heavy
stone, mortar, bricks, ETC.. to the ground
All were more or less injured, but Powers
seems to have been the most seriously
hurt, he having sustained severe internal
injuries. Powers, Mansfield, and tanning
were sent to Morristown. where they live,
on the noon train, and were met at the
depot by carriages which conveyed them to
their homes, where they are doing well Is
circumstances will allow. although grave
fears are entertained concerning Powers 9
recovery.
Considering the character Of the acct
dent. it is only wonder that all were not
instantly killed.
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Mitchell Howell.

At noon, November a, the commodiaus
residence of Monroe Howell, Esq, Of Troy,
was the scene Of brilliant gathering Of
friends and invited guests, whe were con-
vened to witness the marriage ceremony
between Mr.. John ]. Mitchell, of Troy, and
Miss Lizzie, daughter of Monroe Howell
The ceremony was performed by Rev. DR..
Parker.
After bride and groom were congratulated
by those present, all hands repaired to the
dining-room, where was displayed beau
tiful table of choice refreshments, gotten
up in Days usual style ON such occasions.
Amid showers of old shoes and good
wishes, the newly welded couple started
for the 2:25 P. M. train from Boonton. bound
on wedding tour to Boston.
The brides dress was Of brown camars
hair and silk, with the usual vail and
wreath, the whole forming q strikingly
beautiful costume, and regally worn by a
beautiful bride.
The presents we're numerous and ele-
giant, comprising handsome set Of jewelry
fzeEnztae1e naem, and various other articles,
valued alike for their intrinsic worth and
the sentiments Of affection and esteem ac-
companying them.
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Township Temperance Alliance.

The second meeting of the Morris Town
ship Temperance Alliance. was held in the
Methodist Church on Taesday,evening last.
Rev. Mr.. Erdman being absent from town,
Rev. Mr.. Stratton acted as Chairman.
Theo. Little, Esq, read'a report, Offering
the names of Mr.. Charles e. Noble, for
President; and W. E. Church, Esq, for
Vice. President
Mr.. Noble not being present, the Vice
President elect, took the Chair.
The speakers who were expected did not
put in an appearance. and Rev. Mr.. Green
volunteered to FILL the gap. He referred to
some OF the statements made last week by
DIR. Altman; and subsequently invited
persons present to offer their views upon
the subject. An aged gentleman arose and
gave spirited account Of his experience
In total abstinence" and insisted that
his course was the best and only way to
stop the sale of liquor.
DR.. Dodge read couple of verses from the
Scriptures. as his motto: "If meat cause
my brother to offend. win cot no meat"
etc.
Mr.. Little followed with an earnest
speech. advising concentrated action by
the citizens Of Morristown, :" IL they would
accomplish any thing toward the removal
Of the great evil" and happily urged for
bearence in dealing with those who differ
in their views.
Pledges were circulated, and 70 more
names added to the l74 obtained last
week
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Ladies' Employment Society.

The managers of the Employment So
ciety call the attention of the So. iety s
friends and the public to their excellent
stock of ready made underclothing Tor
women and children, aprons. cblldren's
dresses. etc. Efforts are constantly made
to render this stock as attractive as rossi-
BILE by means of new and approved pat.
terms, good and varied materials and neat
sewing. Particular attention is paid this
Winter to children's clothing. and to fine
and trimmed garments. Goods are sold at
moderate prices. and are shown to custom.
ers at all times with pleasure. whether
they wish to purchase or only to examine.
Orders are also taken for all kinda Of plain
sewing and fine embroidery.
Sales every Friday afternoon, at the Y.
M. C. A.. from 8 to O'clock.
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about seven years, and we are sorry to
part with him. lie expec.s to take
charge OF the Morris Plains Church.
Last SUNDAY afternoon oursVilIage was
aroused by the cry Of Sire. fiIe!" It
was the barn Of Mr.. Orlando Stiles. the
fire or ginating in the hay loft. The barn
and contents, including threslling ma>
chine belonging 10 Mr. James Carroll,
were consumed. Loss about $500, partly
insured.
Quite number of the young folks
from the neighborhood have gone to the
Musica! Convention ut German Valley, to
avail themselves of the excellent oppor.
tl.nities there offered Tor the cultivation
OF their voices.
The young men of this place have
banded themselves together in praying
band, which meets every Thursday eve
ming at the School House.
The donation of Rev. r. s. Feagles will
take place at the parsonage on Wednes-
day Of next week iii stormy, the next fair
evening. -
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speciai Notice.

Although some OF our advertisers may
very justly consider themselves as I'M
portant as the President of the United
States, the latter gentleman claims the
most space upon our outside pages thus
week and, in lieu of our regular adyef'
tisements appearing in this issue, q
usual, we give each a local notice, wbieh
same might not otherwise have been
done.
From j. w. Thompson we have re
ceived hint, to the effect that he is glad
to have the usual fire. diverted ipr-a
few days, in order that he may properly
arrange his new and enormously large
stock Of holiday goods; but, by eaass
rising, and emitting his usual morning
horseback ride, he saws every thing will
be in apple pie order by the time this is
read by you.
F. C. Geiger & Co. say they have jast
as fine and complete q sock of drugs, 90
though the Presidents Message had been
printed on patent medicine labels.
William G. Burnett says the Bum lf..
dertaking establishment furnishes c0ttifik
and funeral outfits so cheap that almost
any body can afford TO die. ['fsfe readef
must not attach any Significance 70 the
fact Of this being sandwiched between
two drug stores!1
c. II. Dalrymple furnishes pure drugs,
and every thing else usually found in &
we'll regulated drug store, even to toilet
=. Il NJ. EIaw<s III :, <,,,s q slt4
and purchase q crash towel for her . hub
bie,'' and then he might be induced 10
condense his ideas when writing mes
sages. Stranger things have happened
than that the President and his estimabl1.
wife might come to M0fristown anf
spend next Summer. Either Mayor Ayers
or j. A. Drake could accommodate them
with a first class house painted by Jokn
Thatclaer--of which they have mao
either for rent or sale, as every -
knows they are thoroughly booked in vs.
real estate business. And should theM
come unheralded by tin horns, or tins
ware of any kind, from Tompkins y
Welsh, they might procure an elegant
turnout" from either Alex. McColium,
Joe Cline, Hank Hedden, or Ed. Jolley's
livery stables, and after dining at the
United States, and taking tea at the
Farmers Hotel, tha might stop for the
night at the ney hsion House, where,
in one OF those 5lEgant new rooms, they
might pass a pleasant evening perusirg
Voorhees, Brothers catalogue OF garden
seeds; and then, aftei listening awhile 70
music from one of Estey q Company's
Cottage organs, they might take dose
of Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup from
j. E. Stiles's family drug store, and then
WOO sweet slumber i'll one of Smith Il
Weir's handsome Queen Anne" beds,
Refreshed with good nights rest, the
President might go around to Peterman's
barber shop for shave, and by that time
como TO the conclusion to write a mite
shorter messages in the future which
might thereby give our advertisers a
mighty sight better show than they have
received in this issue Of 'FHE CHR6NsstH.