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The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-01-12
Well Put.

In the Oregonian of 10Th December,
appears we'll timed and we'll toned
letter addressed to Gen. Howard on the
Indian question by A. J. Cain ESQ.,. of
Dayton. We had not received this
number of the Oregonian and hence
did not see this article till our attention
was called to it by a private letter from
Mr.. Cain. A friend of ours then hand.
ed us the number containing the letter.
The editor of the Oregonian says that
at the time Gen. Howard handed in
the letter for publication he stated that
"its treatment of the subject, and the
general suggestions contained in it coin
eide with his own observations and
correspond with his views" The let.
ter itself advocates the abandonment of
the reservations and homesteading the
Indians in severalty. Just as we have
urged for years. Glad to know that
Gen. Howard is having the scales
moved from his eyes. The late war
has taught him lesson. Had he been
as foresighted as claimed for him by the
p Standard. he would have learned
before the war this lesson in time to
have averted the blow that fell upon
the country. Why don't the STANDARD
charge Gen. Howard with desiring to
grab the reservations away from tie
Indians, the same as it accused The
TELLER of this game? The Standard
in it's efforts to serve Howard in return
for favors, must have hard work to
learn Towards policy, else it would
not commit such blunders.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-01-12
Bridge.

The question ola free bridge across
the Clearwater opposite Lewiston, ha:
been much discussed of late by the PEG.
pie North of us as we'll as by the citi.
zens of Lewiston, and the sentiment
seems to be almost universal that some
provision must be made to obviate the
expenses necessary to be incurred by
the farmers who come here to do bust
ness, by reason of the present ferry pri.
vileges. So far as we can learn no one
desires that the owners of the present
ferry shall be deprived of any rights
which they now enjoy, which do not
initiate against the growth of the town
of Lewiston. But the sentiment is
strong and full that the present and fu-
ture interests of both town and county
demand that the county in some man.
ner provide free crossing to the Clear.
water, and the question is which will
he the most economical for the county,
free bridge or free ferry? That
fee bridge once constructed would best
serve the interests of the county, no one
p'etends to deny. But where are the
funds with which to build such str uct.
ur.. We have before said that the
interest on the money per annum re-
CURED to build the bridge, will not pay
the annual expense to the county of
running free ferry, besides the delays
in crossing ferry which occur at all
times, and the impossibility of crossing
at certain condition of the river. We
believe that good substantial bridge
which will be serviceable for 20 years
can be built for less than $4,000 cash
in hand, and the cost to the citizens
who have occasion to cross the ferry at
the present low rates, provided they 90
as many times as they would go if
bridge was there, would be more than
one third that amount in one year, and
as the population increases that amount
will increase annually. Then make
provision to construct the bridge by all
means.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-01-12

An Immigration Scheme.

We have received the Boston Herald
containing the statement of an organic
alton of men in that vicinity, who have
abundant capital, to make provisions to
locate upon the public lands in the west
and southwest, the laboring class Of men
and their families and give to them a
permanent home. 1t is move in the
right direction, and having been under.
taken by men who have the ability to
carry out their programme, promises to
become success. The present condi-
ton of the manufacturing and farming
interests of New England leaves large
surplus of industrious and able-bodied
men and women out of employment,
whose occupancy of our public lands
which now lie open for settlement,
would not only greatly better tho con-
dition Of this class, but be Of immense
service in building up new sections of
the country and enriching not only the
settlers themselves, but the treasury of
the government. We are glad to see
this move, and in a subsequent number
We will make some suggestions in re-
gard to this section of the great west
as an objective point for the operations
of this association.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-01-12
Natural Venom.
means.

The b. Statesman discovered in the
L. Standard personal thrust at The
TELLER and true to its instincts, repub.
fishes the personalities, although the
article in THE TELLER which gave the
offense to the Standard was in defence
of the following declaration made by
the Statesman, upon which the Stand
ard took issue:
"That General Howard erred at the
commencement of the discussion with
Joseph in failing to understand the
spirit and intentions of the Indians and
in making the necessary preparations to
prevent or meet hostilities, no one, him
self included, can now doubt"
In our comments upon this we said
Gin justice to Gen. Howard we have
ever believed the above expression
true" Then We commented upon the
Standards position that Howard did
know the spirit and intentions Of the
Indians and that if the Standards
position was right, then we held How.
ard responsible for the murders CON-
mitted, for, with such knowledge, he
could have averted these murders. All
the Statesman has now to say is to
quote the personal slang of the Stand
ard against THE TELLER. The natural
inference from this action of the States.
man is that it crawfshes upon its state.
ment that Howard was ignorant of the
situation, and like a twin brother in
sycophancy unites its fortunes with the
Standard in giving praise TO Howard
and throwing mud against any contem-
porary who disserts from tina. policy.
Surely facts and good logic at anytime,
perchance uttered in the Statesman,
are like ''jewels Of gold in q swipe's
snout," it never knows how TO use
them.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-01-12

UNrRuE.-A report was extensively cir.
culated on our streets during the early
part Of the week to the effect that the dead
body Of Gus. Spearing lumberman opera
nng on the North Fork of Clearwater, had
oeen found by an Indian, and that Spear
ing had been shot by a SOLDIER who had
made some threats, and had deserted from
'ne Garrison and gone to the North Fork.
mr. Maxon informs US that there is no
ruth In the report as he saw and left Spear.
Jug since the report was put in circulation.
ue soldier had visited the camp and ate
"New Years dinner with him ard others,
@od offered no violence.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-01-12

SPURIOUS HIsToRY.-We are told that
Sutherland, whom Howard made member
OF his staff in Montana for his fidelity to him
as correspondent during his campaign,
and in order to give him transportation
home at the government expense, has sent
to party in this section to have him Sc.
cure subscriptions for his history of the
Nez Perce War. If the history he propos-
es to sell is that he is giving in num-
bers in the P. Standard, it is mere tissue of
colorings of facts to bolster up Howard,
and in no sense an authentic history of the
war. 1t may do to read for the purpose of
learning what sycophant can do.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-01-12

DRAMATIC CLUB On Tuesday eve sever
81 ladiea and gentlemen assembled at the
instance Of Mrs. Ridgely, at her school
room, to initiate sort of dramatic club
for improvements reading and recitation of
colloquies short dramas and chirades, pre-.
paratory to public presentation of their
achievements for the benefit of Sunday
School. The number present was indicative
OF being able to form such club which
will combine fair amount of talent of the
place in that line.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-01-12

ARRIvED.-Mr. W. F. Kettenbach, of In
dianapolis Ind, and formerly an extensive
hardware dealer in that city, arrived in
town last Tuesday night, 20 days from In
annapolis. He is an old acquaintance of
). +. Vollmer Esq, of this city. He has
come to examine the resources and advan-
tages of this section of country, with a
view of entering into business here, in case
prospects please. He will tarry with US
during the Winter at any rate.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-01-12
NOTICE.

VTVHIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT LEE
Chung Ming under the name of Hung Wan
Chung, has purchased all the stock in trade
and business of Sen Chung Lung as merchants
trading in Lewiston; Mt. idaho, Salmon river,
Florence and Warrens I. T., purchase made
November LIST 1877 and payments on purchase
made in full in December 1877, and the said
Hung Wan Chung is in no wise responsible
for any debts Of Sen Lung Chung heretofore
contracted. LEE CHUNG MING.
Jan. 10th 1878.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-01-12

RIVER 1MPRovEMENTs.-rhe department
estimates for appropriations for river i'm
provements for the year ending June 3Oth
1879, provides $4,000 for Upper Columbia
and Snake rivers, and $50, 900 for the can
al and locks at Cascades.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-01-12

WATER D1rcH-Workmen are engaged
in clearing out and enlargiug the Lewiston
water ditch near the head. The high wat
Or of last season run over the head gate
and caused much gravel to cave in from
the banks and obstruct the channel.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-01-12

COUNTY ScRIp.-On the 9th inst, sealed
proposals were received by the Treasurer
Of this county, to surrender and have can
celled county scrip, to the amount of
1880 rs as estimated in the bids, there be-
ing that amount of money in the Treasu ry
appropriated for that purpose. Two bids
only were received. Ono covering about
$3.50 was put in at 10 cents, and the other
was at par. This is the first instance dur
ing series of years that our county scrip
has been at par.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-01-12

BASE BALL.-We ommitted to mention
last week a mate h game of base ball, played
between the Amateurs of Lewiston, and the
Boys in Blue from the Garrison, in which
the Amateurs, in nine innings were winners
BY seventeen runs.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-01-12

1MPRovENENT.-An organization under
the name of the Lewiston Reading and Lit
erary Society, has been effected among our
young men, which is to assemble each
week for literary purposes. A reading
room is to be connected with the institu.
ton for the benefit of the members. Glad
to see the inclinations of our young men
turned in that1direction. 1t augurs bet
ter condition Of things.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-01-12

PERsoNAL.-T. J. Rhodes and John Carev
of Florence aud Geo. Shearer of Elk Creek.
Dan MCPHERSON, Rol. Brown and M. H. Rice
Of Camas Prairie, have been in town the
past week.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-01-12

MARR1ED.-At Portland Ogn., on the 22d
Of Dec, e. A. Rowley formerly of Lewiston,
to Ella F. Hanna of Portland. At Wash
ington I. T., on the 25th Dec, Geo. Church
Esq, to Mrs. Jennie Ferguson, Both of
Washington.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-01-12

COUNTY CoURr.-The county commits
sioners of Nez Perez county have been in
session during the past week. We will
give report of their doings next week.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-01-12

NuLLAN ROAD petition is in circua.
ton in Missoula for repair of Mulan road,
and for mail service through to Spokane
Bridge.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-01-12
TELLlGEN CE

RESCUE MINE.-The letter of Mr.. Rains
tells US that Tibbets & Davey are taking
out valuable ore from the Rescue mine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-08-02

The above amount for "publc buildings" Is in
the line OF economy in various ways: First the
buildings arc needed, and If completed would save
TO the Government an amount in rent greater than
the interest on their cost second that thew can be
built very much cheaper now than ever before and
much cheaper than hereafter when business shall
nave revived third it being in tho line of economy
to finish them now, another powerful motive is
added in the employment it would give to labor The
items for lifesaving service" aud "light-housesD
&C., are for the encouragement and protection of
commerce and for safety to life and property. The
items for "navy-yards, arsenals," &c. is rendered
necessary by the diiapdated condition Of this kind
OF public property by Of the failure to make
the necessary appropriations to take care Of it during
the last two years. The $250090 for indemnfying
the States was simply in compliance with n law
which requires these claims to be paid when audited
DEFICIENCIES Caused BY UxwARRANTED REDUc-
TToNs
The large amoHut of over 81, 100000 for "defcien-
cles was necessary because the House has been
competed to pass so many deficiency bills on ar-
count OF former unwaTranted reductions that tbev
were unwilling to mako these and so throw tho rc-
sponsibility on the Senate. About 81 900 600 of
these cehclencles were for the Post-Ofice Depart
ment and the Department of Justice. The courts in
some States had already been compelled to adjourn
1or want of funds, and the execution of Justice
would have been substantially suspended if the SEN
ate hac not insisted upon the appropriation Scve-
raj branches of the postal service would also have
been seriously crippled or actually SUSPENDED with
out them. These facts re,all understood by the
Housccommittec,bu because the necessary defcic,-
cles wo1ld have svellcd theic bills to an amount
larger Vhan was agreeable or seemed expedient thev
declined to insert them leaving them to be mt in
by the Senate for which tho Senate was to be
charged with extravagance. The otheritem So 300
oOo for Rayment ofthe Halifax award" was ncces-
sary to maintain the national honor Had tho Sen
ate not inserted it asan amendment an extra session
would have been avoldabe. The balance of the
amount (S45o556), added for "snndry small items"
is made up Of many items such as expenses of for
e!gn intercourse, Paris Expedition, Silver Commits
SION military roads, bridges, and telegraph lines on
the frontier and in the Indian country, investipa-
tons of diseases of swine, grasshopfer and forestry
Investigations publishing records Of the rebellion
artificial limbs to soldiers, &C.
The Rirer and HarJor Bal-Seuate additions sS47 oon
Tho items Of the Senatn additions ara % callo.us
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-08-02

Appropriations This Year Increased
Over Last Year S.752, ,265.49.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-08-02

Taxes Reduced by Republicans From
IS6S TO 1873 Over S25O,OOO,OOO.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-08-02

EXrcnditures of 1876 Reduced by Re-
"ublicans Below the Previous
Year &IA,7IS.00I!
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-08-02
APPROPRIATIONS INCREASED
S2S,752,9 ,965.49.

Expenditures Reduced by Republicans from
1868 to 1876 an Aggregate of S73,-
lO4,l3l-Average Annual Repub-
Iican Reductions, S9138,0i6.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-08-02
False PretenseS of the Forty
Fourth Congress.

The Vaunted Democratic Retrenchment
and Reform" DeIusion and Fraud.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1878-06-08
Local Brevitics.

Local brevitieis are crowded out by other
msuer.
The steamer Era No. 10 was mp the river
this week.
Taxpayers communication is crowded out
will appear next week.
Fine seasons Of rain this week, giving the
ground a thorough soaking.
Our co.ored friend Warwick Jorlan sends
a. the first co,,on bloom of the season.
The First Nine Of the Alto Red Belt B.
BIC, have challenged the FRS, Nine of the
"R,chland Red Stockings" to match game.
The challenge will be accepted.
From and after this date we will receive
subscriptions for no papers excep, the Beacon.
Freq Press apd Pe'sTsons NsssE,ne. If
J = CciaYN@Wby viii, men smoke comm 10.
baceo, .wLsn 4lsy cat, buy Mart,urg Bros. S. ii
Of North Carolina, at same the price!-Iy.
Religions exercises. 70 be conducted by
Revs. l.. {. he...s and W. c. Friley, will
commence here on Thursday before the 9Th
Sunday in June, instead OF Saturday, AS an
nounced by us last week
Rev. DR.. Bright, Presbyterian evangelist of
the Red River Presbytery, who is an able
minister and earnest laborer in his Master $
vineyard, has spent several days during the
past and present week a, Alto, preaching to
she people.
air. ., d. Morgan name is announced in
this issue as a candidate for Sheriff Of Rich
land parish. 10 those who may not be
acquainted with Mr.. Morgan we would say,
he is m honorable gentleman, qualified to
discharge the duties Of the office, if elected.
That old and reliable journal, the Southern
Cultivator for June is on our table. IT always
ossnins a great deal of information from
practical planters. Subscription, 81 year;
w. L. Jones, publisher, Athens, Ga.
kPeter.on's Magazine for July comes to us
as bright aud fresh as ever. 1t is a favorite
with the ladies', because Of its beautiful pat
terms, fashion plates, designs for needle work
and ehg,avings, and lis ciaste literature.
Single subscription only So year; Chas. J.
Peterson, publisher, 800 Chestnut street,
. Phiixaelpiha, IN. -
2 Every doctor, lawyer, mechanic, Farmer,
business man, accountant, aud lady should
send fsro three ceat stamps for specimen o.
SbostHand writing with key, and circular
..nptk catalogue of two hundred Short Hand
savsiting students, etc, etc., tn Johnson Conn
xnecial College, ST. Louis. Mo. IT.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1878-06-08
STATE OF LOUISIANA, }
PARISH OF HIGHLAND. {

Personally came and appeared before the
undersigned authority, George w. Farmer,
who being duly sworn deposes and says as
follews:
I taught public school in the Parish Of
Richland, La, two months, commencing
some time in January last, q, fly dollars per
month. and the school board gave me a war
rant on the treasurer Of the school fund for
one hundred dollars. w. l.. Jones, tie sec.
rotary, offered to buy my warrant at ninety
dollars, but declined to take it from him.
then went to ]. W. Simms, the treasurer,
with my warrant for the money, but the pres.
ident Of the beard was absent and my wars
rant was only signed BY the secretary. Simms
told me that he did n's know whether there
was money enough in the treasury to pay il
or not, and that the president being absent,
j, might be some time before could draw il.
He then offered me ninety cents on the dollar
for il, and tried TO get more, but finally
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1878-06-08

agreed TO take II. | waned some provisions
and he agreed to send for the provisions for
me and let me have them at invoice prices,
or IN other words, at cost and charges. My
recollection is, the bill OF groceries Amounted
To thirry-eight 2j> 100 dollars, and the balance
he paid me in money. Tie paid me twenty
dollars before sending for the provisions. All
together he paid me ninety dollars for my
PEELED 10 take this amount. could have
waited iii the president came home, bu, the
treasurer knew j, was all ri.h, and wanted
the money, so agreed to take his proposition
al ninety dollars.
Gro. W. FARNRR.
Sworn 10 and subscribed before me, this
30th day Of May, 1873.
A. l.. BrssEY, by. Clerk
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1878-06-08
yltsRittla'''l9B % sntpt,,
Agents Of the BeacOn

HOWELL 4 CHEsNaS, ST. Louis Mo. o,r
Our authorized Agents to contract for ,ly.,
Using for the BEACON.
s. NJ. PErrISG,LL 4 Co., 81 Park Row
corner Beekman street, New York. are o,r
authorizen agents for Ny.
- H.. =. hucBAnD, Advertising Agent, New
Haven. Conn, will counrract for advertise.
ments for the BEACON.
Mr. Jas. IL. MARTIN, al Mrs. r. Bloom
Sfawiord Street, Nicksl'Irg. has full authority
70 contract for advertising and transact other
business as agent for the BEAcor in that city
and Delta. r.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1878-06-08
Religious.

PREsByrERIAy.-Rev. ID. A. Campbell vii
preach regularly. at A Ito on the lst Sabbath
in each month AZ Union Church on Baskin
Ridge, in franklin Pa. on the third Sab
bath; at RayviIie on the fourth Sabbath:
Regular appointment for preaching of the
Baptist Church at Rayvile is the frs, Sunday
in ea..h month and Saturday night before.
Rev. L. {. keIis Pastor.
The appointments OF tie Ravville Circuit
VI. f.. Church South are as follows Girard
the frs, Sunday in each month; Rayvile the
second, at Little Creek at II a. m. and Alto
at night OIL the third, and Union the fourth
L. ii. McClendon, z. {.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1878-06-08
Baptist State Convention.

~ The Louisiana Baptist State Convention
-swiifconvene with the church at this place ON
Friday the l2,h day of July next, when 1t IS
hoped and expected there will be a large at
tendance.
The church has appointed ]. J. Bodies, L.
\. Heard and J. ID. Hamilton, as committee
90 secure and arrange for houses for all vino
may attend. either as delegates or friends
who will send their names previously, to
either Of the above committee.
UnIese ,hig p'i i{is complied with, some
families swAy be buhhened beyond endur-
spce, Wills pihers sill be neglected.
u J. D. HAMILTON,
.-sr 49,. Church Clerk.
-SattoiI, La, May Is, 1878.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1878-06-08
WhiIe Emperor William was takin

While Emperor William was taking
. drive last Monday. another lunatic
Attempted TO assasinste him BY firing
= load of 30 mixed shot into his body
from the window Of q hotel. The
fool was one Dr.. Modelling. who locked
himself up in his room and shot the
landlord when the door was forced
oneu /; but. be was arrested. The
wounds of the Emperor were not
considered fatal.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1878-06-08

I'm order that there NAV be no misnnder-
standings and di>appoin,men,s when the time
for such matters arrive, We now state in adj.
vance that no candidates name will be an>
nounced in the BEACON unless the same is
paid for IN advance, and no communication
or call for candi 'ates viii he inserted unless
acco npsnie,' by the money TO pay for the
same, "A, the rate Of ten cents per line for all
such communications This rule will not be
dcvlated from in any instance or under any
circumstances, and parties viii! avoid any un.
pleasant misunderstanding with US by bear.
ing this fact in mind IT,
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1878-06-08
RAYVILLE ...LOUISIANA.
Saturday, June 8, 1878.

Please address all letters on
business connected with the
Beacon Office, and cOmmuni.
cations intended for publica.
ton, to the Beacon. or 10
TIfOS. j. MANS:HAM,
Editor Il Proprietor.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1878-06-08

Jno. A. HemIer, Esq, Tax Assessor for
Richiand parish, is our authorized agent for
the entire parish, to collect all dues and re-
ceive and receipt for new subscriptions TO the
BEACON. We will place in his hands the
accounts Of those who are in arrears, and
hope that they will all be prepared to settle
with him when he calls on them to assess
their taxes. IT,
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1878-06-08

We are authorized to announce the name
OF ID. ID. MORO AN as candidate for Sheriff
OF Richland parish, at the e.ec,ion in Novem.
Der next