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Richland beacon., 1878-05-18
The Democratic State COnyen-
ton.

The Democratic Executive Com
mitree of Louisiana, which assembled
In New Orleans. May LIST, resolved
that there be a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
live State Convention held in Baton
Rouge on the first Monday in August,
1873. for the purpose of nominating
a candidate for State Treasurer and
members OF Congress for the various
congressional districts of the State.
II also passed the two following res
olutiOns:
R.solred. That the superintendent OF rep
re,entaion ia said convention shall br one
del.rare for each two hundred votes cast tor
the Democratic. Conservative candidate for
Governor in 1873. and earh fractional num-
Der :. s. than 200 and not exceeding 100 shall
be entitled 10 one delegate.
Re, oired That ina.nurh as in certain par
i.ha- di>>.nsinns existed during the last cam
pagn, whereby opposing factions nominated
double set, of officers which resulted in the
lossnf several members OF the Legislature;
and ina,mIwh Ms these dis>ensious, If coniin-
ued, will seriously leepardize the Democratic
prospects IN certain localities. thar the Presi-
dent OF the State Central Committee be and
he is hereby authorized To call convention
and make all necessary arrangements for the
holding Of the primaries H. any parish or
ward of the city of New Orleans. in which
the ani1gonistic factions refuse TO unite in a
convention, g." thin forty days OF the holding
of the State convention.
To none of which we have any par
ticuiar objection except the one fea-
ture Of dominating candidates for
Congress, and 10 this we do most
emphatically object. The nomination
of these district candidates is. we
think, q matter with which the State
convention has nothing whatever to
do. The people of the different dis
tricts are alone the proper judges as
to who are the most suitable persons to
represent them in Congress, and they
alone are proper persons to nominate
their candidates. This nominating
of them by the State Convention will
not be satisfactory, and if Tire Exec
utive Committee wishes to barmonize
and unite the party all over the State
for the campaign, it should at once
abandon the idea of choosing in State
convention the district candidates.
We suggest that the Fifth Con-
gressional District Convention meet
in Monroe on Monday, the 18th day
Of July next, for the purpose of nom
mating a candinate. What soy the
other Democratic papers of the dis
trict to this suggestion? Let US hear
from you.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Henry Gerson, Jr. State Of Louisiana,
vs. No. Az Parish Of Rrhiand,
Lcrkln lamar. J 18th District Court.
BY virtue Of a writ Of fl a., issued from
the Honorable liih District Court in and foT
the Parish Of Richland, State Of Louisiana, in
the above entitled and numbered snIf, ami
TO me directed, ] have seized and will ones
for sale at the door Of the Court House, IN 40
town OF Rayville, said parish Of Rehlsnd,
AT public auction to the last and highest bidder,
Saturday, The 18Th day Of Nay. 1878,
the following described pcpery, situated in
the Parish of Richlano, to-wit
The north west quarter Of section five ir
township seventeen, north Of range six east,
containing one hundred and sixty acres more
or less, together with all the buildings and
Improvements thereon.
Seized as the property Of Larkin lamar,
defendant and will be sold 10 pay said debts,
interest and all costs.
Terms of sale cash with tho benefit Of sp~
praisement.
J.A.LIDDEH., Sheriff
Sheriff. Office. Rayvile, La,
Apr. 18th. lS7S.-6t.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

Mr.. Jones proposed to discount the
warrant at Is per cent; but he went
to the Treasurer, Mr.. j. W. Simms,
who discounted it at 10 per cent. He
further states that a teacher on Wynn
Island, by the name Of Vincent, also
bad to pay 10 per cent. to get his war
rant cashed
Is this is true? Is this wha: our
officials, under a Democratic admins
tration. are permitted to do? If so,
90 not wonder at the disaffection
among the people, the taxpayers OF
the parish. If this true, and the par
ties have made a legitimate transac-
ton, they now have an opportunity
to explain. The charge is public and
damaging to the school board and the
party. l hope these gentlemen will
take the trouble 10 set this matter
right before the people.
Very respectfully,
John 4. HEMLER.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18
Sherifs Sale.

James Irnboden State oil Louisiana,
No. 40 W. ffa'sn"' NV =,
Amanda L. Miller. lin District Court
By .r,ue of n wit Of ii. ia. issued rom
the Eoni. irh District Couri, in and Tor tiie
parish Of Rrhland, State 81 Louisiana. II.
the above rni,tled and numbered SUIT ana 10
me directed, have seized and VIII ohc' lo'
sale al the ,rOr of the court honse IN tue
Town of Rayvire, said parish OF KichiSn''
on Saturday,
The lst day Of June. 1878,
al public auction, to the last and highest DID
der, the following descrih-, property s'tua'ec
in the Parish Of RmhlaDti, n-wit:
The north west quarter OF SECTION SIX, ana
the north halt of the south west quarter OF
>ec,ion .ix, township eighteen no''f, rarge
ten ea,, containing two bpndred and forty
acres al land, together with all the buildings
and Improvements thereon.
Terms of salc-Cash, with the beneht OF
apprai>cment.
J. a. LIDDELL, Sheriff
Sherifrs Office.
Rayvillc. Ia. April -, ls,s-6t.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

The following deaths of distin-
guisbed persons occurred on the 18th
and 18th: Miss Catharine f. Beech
err, of Elmira. n. T.; aged IS.
Wife of Rt. Hon. John Bright, Of
England. Rev. John Mott, of Fonda.
n. v, aged IS. Gen. Dakin. Of
Brooklyn. n. Y. Thaddeus Anal
Rowan, CATHOLIC Bishop Of Montery
aud Los Angeles. California. Prof.
Joseph Henry, Secretary Of Smith
sonian Institute, Washington, ID. c.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

Or & Lindsey State OF louisiana,
No ilj. W. , Parish Of Richland,
Ii. r. McLemore. lith DisUie, Cour.
BY virtue OF a wit Of ii. IA, issned upon
twelve months bond from the Honl. l4th
District Court, in and for the parish Of Rich
and numbered suit and 10 me directed, have
seized and will offer for sale NJ the door Of
The court house in the town OF Rayville, said
parish of Richland, AT public auction, to the
las, and highest bidder, on Saturday,
THE lsh Day cf Nay, 1878,
the following described property, to.wii
One certain lot of land situated in the town
of Delhi, three hundred and nineIy-six feet
fronting the road, running west three bnn-
dred and thirty feet, thencr wpIih three hun
dred and nnety-six feet, ia the north wet
quarter Of the north east quarter of scctios
thirteen, township seventeen north, range
buildings and Improvements thereon or APP
purienance, thereto belonging, bounded souil,
by Davis, west by Mills and north by Green-
lee.
Seized as the properly Of B. Z. McL~mors
defendant, and will be sold to pay said debt,
interest and all ros,s.
Terms Of saIe-Casb, without the benefit Of
appraisement.
!. A. LIDDELL Sheriff
Shcrifs Office. RayviIIe, La,
Aprjl l3fh IS7S-6t
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18
For the Richland Beacon.
Charges Against Officers Of the
School Board.

Mr.. EDIroR.-Will you permit me
through the columns of your excel
lent paper to cali the attention Of
some Of our officials to what seems to
me to be a grave charge. and give
them on opportunity to publicly ex.
plain or correct report that is pub
Iicly circulating among the people,
that is rot only damaging to them as
officers, but also damaging to the
Democratic party, which gave them
the positions they occupy?
While in the Sixth ward I met the
report and MIR. William Bryan, who
is the author.
He states that he had taught a
public school in this ward, aud closed
bis school about the 23nd of March.
He then took bis memorandum and
vouchers and applied to the President
of the Public School Board for q war.
rant on the Treasurer for the money
due him, amounting to 500. The
President informed him that be could
not give the warrant without first
calling the School Board together,
and for him (Bryan) to come up on the
next Saturday and he would call the
Board t" meet on that day.
Mr.. Bryan states that be went up
ut the time suggested by the president
Of the Board. The President told
bin then that be bad not called the
Board together, but to 60 10 the Sec
rotary of the Board and get him to
draw warrant and be would sign it.
Mr.. Jones was not at home and not
to be found. and be (Bryan) had to
return home again without the war.
rant.
On the next week Mr.. Bryan had to
make his third trip. Mr.. Simms, the
treasurer, told Mr.. Bryan then that be
would have to give him q check for
the money as be had none on hand.
MIR. Bryan states that be bad to i'm.
perfume the Secretary Of the Board
several times through the day, and
met with the rebuff from the Secretary
that 1t was not paying him anything
to Tx up the warrant. Mr.. BRYAN
was going to Monroe to get some sup
plies, and it was not until near car
time that be got his warrant. Mr..
Bryan had to have the money and so
stated to Mr. Jones. Mr.. Jones then
counted up the cost of getting the
money from the city and proposed to
discount the warrant at 9 per cent
and did so.
Mr.. Bryan further states that in
Monroe be met George Farmer, a col.
ored man. who bad been teaching a
public school. George asked him if
be bad got bis money. Mr.. BRYAN re.
piled yes, but be bad to discount il At
2 per cent. Farmer replied that thew
had been easier on you (Bryau) than
they bad been on him (Farmer): that
be bad to pay 10 per cent.
Since writing the above I saw
George Farmer, who stated TO M.
that be bad warrant for 500. That
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

can make money faster at work for us
than at anything else. Capital not re-
IL luHed; we will start you. Sl2 per
day at home made by the industrious.
Men, women, boys and girls wanted every
where to work for u.s. Now is the time.
Costly outfit and terms free. Address TRUE
Il CO., Augusta, Maine.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18
SHERIFF'S SALE.

G. w. Collins State Of Louisiana,
No. so VS.. Parish OF HIGHLAND,
A. Z. Alexander 18th District Court.
By virtne of writ of Fl. IA, issued f,ouy
the Honorable lirh District Court in and
for the parish of Rlchland, state Of Louisiana.
in the above entitled and numbered suit. and
10 me directed, have seized and will offer
for sale M the door Of the court house in thu
town of Rayvile. said Parish Of Richland.
at public auction, to the last and hirhe,r
bidder, on
Saturday, The 18Th day Of May, 1878.
the following described property, so-wi,.
The north east quarter Of north cas-, mar.
ter of section nine, sou,h west aunne, 90
south east quarter, south ea.t quarter of ,own
east quarter and loi No. one Of section e.
all in township sixteen north, range six e..,
on bank Of Bpuf river, and con,sjnjnv i, ,,,I
aggregate ono hundred and sixty.,we az. Toe.
acres, except about seven acres. more on Ia.
on the south side Of bayou, reeerv.d ~
George w. Eubanks, and Of the sou,h -
corner of said land.
Seized as the property of A. B. Al.x.,s.
defendant and will be sold to pay mid 49,
interest and all costs eo'r
Terms Of saie--Cash, with the h.s
appraIsement. %
j. A. LtDDELL, Sheriff
Shcriff's Office. Rayville, La,
Ays!. -, is7S-tt
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

Mr.. Jones being the leading Repub-
lcan of the parish, we would presume
but few things would afford him more
pleasure than to damage the party.
OF course these officers hold their posi-
tons under a Democratic administra-
ton, bnt they are not the party nor
leaders of the party. nor are the Dem
ocrats of the parish responsible for
their holding the positions they do,
except that Democratic police jury
elected the Treasurer.
This is not the first complaint OF
official peculation that we have beard,
aud it is time it was being explained.
EDITOR.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

We are beginning. even at this dis
lance from the Capital, to get little
insight into the true inwarndess of
the specializing rings that surround
the Treasurer's and Auditors Offices
Of this state. and as soon as we can
gather q little more authentic data
we propose to expose them. 1t will
interest our readers to get a glimpse
OF these ways that are dark and
tricks that are vain"
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18
Hams! Hams!

SDOLAND CHINA"-Csnvassed Sugar
cured cheapest Ham on the market !;
Observation-Disclosures Sugar.curcd; ur.-
surpassed for excellence Of cure aud delicacy
of tiavor-in stock al
pgbs0 ET EGCLESTON 4 COS.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

X. T: Jennings ct al State of Louisiana,
No. $50. ". Parish of Richansi,
H.F. Wicker, e, al. l4,h Disiric: Cour.
BY vir,ne OF a writ Of ii ia. issued from tho
Honorable 18th District Court, in and for tho
parish Of Rchand. State Of Louisiana, in the
above en'i,l-d aud numbered sni, and to nc
directed. have >ei9:-d and will offer for sale
1T the dNr at The ,r,lr, h' nsr, in the Town OF
Rayvillr. sad parish Of Richland. state If
Louisiana, wlrh,n me legal hours. and ri pub
lie auction, To the last and highest bidder, ON
SATURDAY.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

1t is the province and duty Of the
press to expose official corruption and
wickedness 10 high places. whenever
and wherever found, and we propose
henceforth to do our part of the work
faithfully and earnestly. We intend
to "hew to the line. let the chips fall
where they may"
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18
Death Warrant Signed.

a New Orleans telegram of May
18th says The Governor yesterday
signed the death warrant of Jesse
Walker, convicted of the murder of O
cOlored woman named Violet Sim.
nous. in Union parish, January 18th.
The execution will take place in
Farmervillc, MAY oath.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

The residence of Mr.. b. Steinau, of
Monroe, was burned last Monday
night. The FIRE originated from the
explosion Of lamp. and the colored
girl who held the lamp was burned to
death.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

Several names have already been
mentioned by our exchanges as suit.
able candidates for congressional rep
resenistlve fiom this district, but we
have never seen our own name among
any of them yet.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

Considerable excitement prevails in
northern New York relative to the
threatened Fenian raid on Canada.
The MALTA has been called out to
prevent it.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18
NOTICE..

All persons holding claims against the sue
'ession OF Andrew Bowman, deceased, are
hereby notified TO present the same to the un.
iersigned administrator, for approval or re-
ection. }. w. SIMMS,
Administrator.
Rayville, May IL, I37S-it.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

The Democrats have a very i'm
portant aud responsible work to per-
form in selecting candidates for Office
this year. Let US make no mistakes;
hut select only those of known hon.
es,y, integrity and capability. Their
characters must be irrerroachable.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

The Republican Congressman who
talked so much about bargains and
fraud, DOW show that they were not
honest in their charges against Ha. es,
by refusing to allow the investigation
Of the charges of fraud.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

Tie editor of the Natchitoches Vim
dicatOr is "a man after our own heart"
in one respect at least. He says be
bad rather be editor Of deservedIy
popular paper-or words to that ef.
fect-than to hold any Office in the
gift of the people. Those are our
sentiments exactly.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

The Minden Democrat Of last Sat-
urday informs US of a brutal assault
upon q colored man of that place. by
three white ruffians, 10 the night time.
The parties are suspected aud the au.
thorities after them.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

A young whale was stranded in the
South Pass. at the mouth Of the Mis-
sissippi. few days since, and was
attacked by q man and boy and killed
with Ratchet. The Democrat said
be would yield IS barrels of oil.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

The Pennsylvania Republican State
Convention met in Harrisburg on
Wednesday; passed the usual batch
Of resolutions. nominated Henry W
Palmer Tor Governor, and adjourned
x,nc die.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

The inhabitants of the Mill river
valley, Mass, are in constant dread
of a terrible flood from the breaking
Uf dams.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

The Southern Baptist Convention.
which was in session Mt Nashville a
few days since. adjourned last Tues
day to meet ut Atlanta next Nav.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18
The 18th Dan Of IWox. 1873,

the undivided half of the following described
properly, situated in said parish:
The south cas-, quarter and ihe north wess
quarter o, section eighteen, township sixteen
north. range six east. the south half Of the
north cas-, quarter and the east half of tho
souih west quarter of sa,d section and tho
south east quarter of the north -ast quarter of
section thirteen, township sixteen north. range
FIVE east, containing live hundred and twenty
acres more or less.
TENS Of sale, ca-l, with the benefit Of APP
praisemen,.
J. A. LlDDELL, Sheriff
Sheriir's Office RayviiIe, La,
A mi! 18th. lS.N-Gt
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

Norfolk, Va. advices of the 18th
state that vessels are delayed in that
and neigbboring ports BY high winds
and bad weather generally.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18
The LIST day of June, 1878,
Estray Notice.

WHERRAs, On the 18Th day of April
w 1873, a certain so-rel colt, with
white spot in the forehead, about Two years old,
was duly estrayed before me by J. F. Wynn,
the owner of which is unknown. Now.
therefore, unless the owner shall appear and
prove property and pay charges according 10
law, | will proceed, on
Saturday, The 25h day Of Nay, 1878,
to sell said estray, at my Office. TO the highest,
bidder for cash, al not less than Two thirds the
appraised value.
H. W. McLEMORE, J.P.
Rayvilie, April 20, lS7S-6t.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

The Loker Company's tobacco fac
tory, at st. Louis, was almost de-
s,royed by fire; loss, 100000.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

One whole side of the public square
of Pulaski, Tenn, was destroyed by
fire this week; loss. $4,000.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

Labor riots prevail in the manufac-
turing towns of England, on account
of lockout on the part of masters.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

The Methodist General Conference
has been in session this week in At
lan:a.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
MesSrs. E. T. EggleSton & Co

"AE REMOVED ACROSS THE
i'll Street from their former stand to 20
Levee and Fl Water Streets.
where they will be pleased to meet their
friends and patrons who will find carefully
selec,ed stock of STAPLE AND FANCY
GROCERIES. As well as a full line Of PRO.
DUCE, GRAIN and LIQUORS-alI pur-
chased advantageou>y for CASH, and Of
tered at lowest possible figures, deiyirg com
petition.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18
SHERIFF'S SALE.

wyche & Morgan Estate of Louisiana,
vs. 463 Parish of Richland
James NJ. Berry & Co }li,h District Court
Df virtue of a writ Of pluries ii ia, issued
I'D from the Honorable 18th District Cour,
in and for the Parish of Rchland, State OF
Louisiana, in the above entitled and mum.
bered suit and to me directed, have seized
and will offer for sale, at the door of the
Court House in the town of Rayville, said
parish Of Richland, on
Saturday, the 18th, day of June, 1878,
at public auction, to the last and highest bid
der, the following described property, to-wit:
A certain Lot Of ground situated in the
Town Of Delhi in the Parish Of Richland, La,
in Block No. II. as per plat Of said town, sit.
uafed on the south side of the North Louisiana
& Texas Railroad. bounded ON the east by
the property Of the estate Of Frank Miles,
known as "Restaurant, and on the north by
The railroad reserve, and on the west and
south by lots of Mrs. p Cordelia Bishop. hav.
ing front on said railroad reserve OF fifiy
fee, and a depth Of one hMndred and five
feet, together with all the buildings and i'm.
provements thereon.
Terms Of saie-Cash, without the bene6,
apprasemnt
IA. uDDELL, Sheriff
Shcriffs Office, RayvlL La,
May IL, ls7s.-ot.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

Any thinking person will be easily con.
WINGED that machine purchased Of nor. res.
ideni agents is sure 10 become a grievance
and cause extra expense, while machines sold
by m" will he delivered at yonr residence
and full instructions given without extra
charge. until the purchaser is competent to
run the machine 10 perfect satisfaction.
Machine Oil aud Singers Needles can be
had by applying 10 the undersigned at the
depo, in Rayville.
&. WILSON WRIGHT,
Rayville, La.
May IS, lS1S-3n.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

Snow, frost aud ice in several Of
the Northern states this week.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

We quote from the local and teIe-
graphic reports of the Vicksburg Her
aid, Of Thursday, as follows, for
NEW ORLEANS.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18
Sheriff Sale.

vs.. No. $50 Parish Of RIchland,
Peter Recouliey. Parish Coun
10y virtue Of a writ of FL Fa., issued
ID upon a twelve months bond, from
the Honorable Pari,h Court in and for
the parish of Rchland, State Of Louisiana, in
the above entitled and numbered suit, and 10
me directed. have seized and will oiier for
sale at the door Of the court house in the town
of Rayviile, sand parish Of Richland, on Sat.
urday,
The lst day of June, 1873,
within the hours prescribed by law, at public
auction. 10 the last and highest bidder, the fol.
lowing described properly. te-wit:
The south east quarter of south west quar-.
ter north cas-, quarter of south west quarter,
section FIVE, township sixteen north, range
six east, containing eighty acres Of land more
o. less. together with all the buildings and
Improvements thereon.
Terms Of sale-cash, without the bench, of
appraisement.
J. A. LIDDELL, Sheriff.
Sheriff Office.
RayviIle, La, Apr. -, lS7S.--6t.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18
SheriH's Sale.

Sheriff > Office. RayviIl
April 18Th. lS7s-6t.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

Apr. 18th. 'lS7S.-6i.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18
SherifS Sale.

Rayvillc. Ia. April p, ls,s-6t.
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18

SheriT's Office. RayviiIe, La,
Ann! l3ih, 1870
Richland beacon., 1878-05-18
THE MARKETS.

BEACON OFFICE, RAYvILLE, La,
May, l6, 1878. J
We make no quotations Of cotton,
because there is nothing doing in
that article in Rayville.
PRODUCE, MEATS. ETC.
There has been no change in our
home market, and We now quote as
fellows.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-11-01
Latest Eastern News.


Secretary sherman on She Finaaoes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3lst.-Secre-
tary Sherman has written the fol-
lowing letter in regard to the con-
dition Of the treasury for the re-
sumption of specie payments:
WASHINGTON, Oct. Goth.
To j. Leroy Todd, Buchanan,
Michigan:
SIR:-I am in receipt of your let
ter Of the 25th instant, making
certain inquiries as to the condi-
tion Of the Treasury Department
for resumption and the amount of
paper circulation per capita in this
and the principal countries of Eu-
rope. In reply 1 have to inform
you that on the 1st instant the coin
balance in the treasury was $780,
659,6 This entire amount, how
ever, is not available for resump.
tion purposes, but subject to liabiI-
tiles as follows: Interest due and
unpaid, 50, ,346,289; debt on which
interest has ceased, $12,524, $3.50; in
terest thereon, $373. .5S5; coin certi-
ficates, gold, S32, ,2S6, 600; coin GER
tifioates, silver, $l,S4S, ,070; un-
claimed interest, 9,547; unmatured
bonds called for resumption, SAL
SOC, 900. Total, sos, ,427 ,7s1. leaving
for resumption purposes $134, ,23l,-
g75. The coin receipts into the
treasury will probably exceed by a
considerable amount the coin pay
ments between now and January 1,
1879, so that at least the above
balance will then be available for
resumption purposes. Itshould also