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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1862-01-15

Terrible E1ploit ofa Ry2ed Con.
non Ball. The Boston Courier pub.
fishes letter Of a correspondent on
board the United States steamer Mas
sacnusetts, off Ship Island October 26,
giving an account of the affair between
that vessel and Confederate steamer,
in which the following extraordinary ex-
plot of a riAed cannon ball is chroni-
cled;
During the action think We hit her
four times, and l know she hit US once
with a sixty eight pound she'll tthat is
tue way we got the exac. size of her IL
acdgun.) The she'll entered on our star
board quarter. just above the iron part
of the hull, 1t came through the side
angling LAS it were little abaf his beam,
when it struck us), and took the deck in
passage way between Two staterooms and
completely cat If eighteen Of the deck
planks and then struck beam which
canted it up a little, 50 that it took the
steam heating pipes under our dining ta-
bic cutting off five Of them, and tearing
our dining table all to pieces then went
through the statcroom bu)khead and
ceiling of the ship on the opposite side,
struck one of the outside timbers, and
broke every outside plank abreast of it
short off from the spar to the gun deck !;
it then fell down on to the cabin deck
and exploded, knocking four staterooms
into one, all the glass and crockery ware,
shattaring the cabin very badly, break
/ ing up the furniture, and, setting fire to
the ship but we had three streams of
water upon the fire in very short notice,
and put it out before it did any damage
keeping up our chase as though
nothing had happened
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The Lynchburg Virgiuian saysit has
received confirmation Of the report that
Maryland regiment had deserted the
Federal service in body, bringing their
arms with them into the Confederate ar.
my. The regiment was sent out on
picket from Alexandria and when they
reached the front Of our lines, they hoist,
ed the Confederate Gag and marched in.
to Centreville. They wero accompani-
ed by their colonel aud all the officers Of
The regiment
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VOL. XII.---NO. %

~Tho good people of our quiet
little village were very much astonished
at the discovery Of the body Of man
hung to the limb Of tree IN the Court
Hou SO yard on Tuesday morning last.
1t proved to be the body Of A. j. Wick.
late of Tensas parash, who had been for.
chilly taken from our Jail during the
night and hung lie had been arrested
in Tensas parish and charged with the
crime of entering the sleeping room of
Mrs. Tyson at the dead hour of night
& cleaving open the head of her sleeping
infant child and dealing a murderous
blow upon the head Of the mother, be.
sides iuAicting mortal wound upcp
servant girl, with ahatchet, leaving there
the awful evidence of the most shocking
tragedy that it has ever been our pain.
full duty to record. lie had some two
weeks since been transferred from the
parish Jail Of Tensas, to our parish Jail
for safe keeping, where be met the aw.
ful doom which We have related. An
inquest was immediately held upon his
body, with a verdict that "tho deceased
came to bis death by being hung By
persons unknown to them" His body
was removed on Wednesday by bis re
latives for intermeut. This melancho.
ly affair has cast a gloom over the feel.
iugs Of some of our people who have
known the unfortunate deceased fo-
many years
Coucoria Iptellirencer
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ROLL MISSISSIPPI REBELS.
OFrlcrRs,

OFFICERS,
E. F. MUM, Captain,
j. j. HlGGrNs, 1st Lieut..
F. NJ. Prince, Cd Lieut..
S. R. STEPHENSON, Ord Lieut..
J. e. Stcpheson, lst Sergt.
s. D Richey, 2nd.
II. P. Haynes, 3rd.
james Scarborough, 4th.
W. B. Malone. 5th.
William Hurt, lst Corp.
A. j. Jernigan 2nd Corp.
j. P. Stone, 9rd Corp.
J. T, Bethany, 4th Corp.
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THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,


NoxUBBE COUNTY
PROBATE ooUET, NOVEMBER TERM, A. d. 1861.
10 the matter eff the petition of Samuel
Hopkins, heir of Willis 4. Hopkins,
for division Of slaves among the heirs.
To Jane j. Hicks, Mittia A, Hopkins,
Wills Hopkins, and II II. Dunn, CO.
administrator of Willis A, Hopkins,
deceased, non resident heirs
XOU are hereby notified to be and
q appear before the Probate Court
Of Noxubee county, and State aforesaid,
to be begun AMI held at the courthouse
thereof on the third Monday IN January
A, D 1862, it icing the first day OF said
January term, then and ere TO show
cause, if nnv you can, why commits
stoners should not be appointed to di.
vide the slaves Of Willis A. Hopkins
deceased, for division amongst the
heirs. .,,,....,~.,
Issued December l6, 1861
CHARLES BELTS,
Clerk.
Dec. Is, 81 Avs
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RUSSET SHOES.

THOSE wanting Russet shoes will
y please send in their orders to
Meyer & Dolby at Enterprise, as early
as possible. If they delay too long we
may not be able to supply them, for we
are receiving orders almost daily-thOse
sent in 6rst will bo served first We
cannot attend Macon this fall with shoes,
so send your orders, aud we will do our
best to fill them.
MOYER & DOBY.
Aug. %. 81, II
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.sS'ppi,
bee County.
EoyEHsER 1kRM A. n. 1861
The petition Of W. NJ.
lsirator dc bonis non of
ID j, Andrews, deceased, ,
I'd to pay debts
Tent heirs of e. L An.
ai, to wit Joseph G.
'ianon Andrews, Byam
Isabella Andrews
roby notified to be and
lore the Probate court
county, and State aforesaid !,
p nd held in the town Of
third Monday in Janu.
%, 1t being the first day
y term 1862, then and
4usc, ifany you can, why
o9 I4nds, lying in Lowndes
us state, to wit: WI Of the
! (, Of ile NV of SEQ, 80, II.
lot 7, sec. 8, T. 10, R.
4, Na ! sec. 81, T. II, RIO;
' !, Of sec, 28, 4. lS, R. 10;
: sec 81; 7, II, R. 10 +;
! 4: ! /, sec 82,'T. II, R. 10;
V sec. %, I. IS, R. II /;
wing '. lands lying in Octib.
.'I' IN ~ this y State. to wit: Ell
y I 20, r. IA; also, the
. ,ds lying in Noxuboe coun.
NJ l'ate, : J, to wit lots 10 and Is,
40 I. l6, E., should not
i'5 aso.s as prayed for.
'la loth day Of December,
4. CHARLES ,,a BETS.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

AD ILLUSTRATORS NOTICE.
n .ETTERs Of administration hayino
N"oeen giaacdtOtne undersigned at
the December term A. d. 1861, OF the
Honorable Probate Court ot Noxuhee
county mississippi on the estate If
John Dew, deceased uotIce is
hereby given to all persons indebted
to the said estate to come forward and
make immediate paymeutand Al per>
sons having claims against the same
are required to present them duly
prObatcd and registered within the
time prescribed By law orthey will be
forever barred.
Issued on the 10th December. 1861.
ELIZABETH DEW,
D. B DEW,
Administrators
Dec. l8. 1861 6w*
State Of Mississippi,
Winston COUNTY.
| In CAancery Court Of said County, |
At Rulss, before the Clerk of said court,
at his Office in Louisville, the Sd Mon.
day of November, it being the 18th
day thereof, A. D. 1861:
G. NJ. MALONE
VS.. Bill for Di.
PRuNILLA E. MALONE. vorcc.
Upon opening and filing complainant's S
bill of complaint, and it appearing that
the defendant in the above stated case
resides beyond the limits of this State,
so that the ordinary process of this court
cannot be execGt6d on her. it Is there.
fore ordered that the said defendant en-
ter her appearance herein on or before
the fourth Monday of March next, at
the chancery court, to be held for said
county at the courthouse in the town of
Louisville, and plead, answer, or demur
to oomphinant's bill of complaint filed
in this case, or the allegations thereof
will be taken for confessed, 1t is fur
ther ordered, that copy of this order
be published in the Maron Beacon,
newspaper published in the towr Of Ma.
con for four weeks respectively.
A true copy from the Minutes.
W. B. SHUMAKER, Clerk.
Jan. l, 1862. Prs. fec 81 so
w. s. Boiling, Solicitor;
Ward G M'CLELLAND,
Drugs and Medicines,
Chemicals, Paints, Oils, WINDOW
Glass Putty,
DpntaI and NnPgieaI IngtPUmnntg.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-20
MILITARY CLOTHING.

DR. Hadw"y'S Pills.-In cases of Inflammation
OF tue Bowels, Bilious Collie, Congestion six to eight of
these puts will secure brisk operation in six hours
There is no pill. POWDER OIL or purgative medicines
Known That will operate thoroughly and speedily
these pills.
Another important prnci lie, possessed only by these
pills. is their tonic influence every dose that is take
Will increase the strength Of the patient.
Persons Athlete with Costveness, Indigestion, Dys-
pepsla Heart Disease, Liver Complaint, Spleen Difficult
ties, Jauhdice, Nerv Affection, Headache, Dizziness
&c will enjoy perfect feedom from their attacks, by
the occasional use OF RAILWAYS PILLS. One or two
taken twice three times week, will secure good
appette-calm and undsturbed sleep-on awaElhs III
the morning you will refreshed with buoYant spr
iyour bowels, liver pancreas and Kidneys WIZ eo
perform their functions hcalthiully aud retulni' -
those who are dispted, fretful, inclined 10 po
fed with themselves, and always out Oh Sor's, 'N'
three OF these pills for few days VIC su'' ~
will hardly know themselves III he"i.n nuu'es III
bn,nor-RApw PuLs will secure good health and
a happy flow OF spirits ,,.,.,- ~,
,v,rco.fer nv NJ. b. GREEN & CO. Jaw $40
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-20
CITY AND COUNTY.

The REVENUE TAX.-Mr. Phillips, the as
SCISSOR of the United States tax for the eighth
Massachusetts district, has taken an office at
No. IL, on the second floor OF Worcester
Bank Block, Foster street. His regular of
flee hours are from to IL o'clock A. NJ His
assistants are at work in every part of the dis
trict. Their duty Tor this month consists
mainly in receiving applications for licenses,
and assessing the taxes upon carriages and
plate.
All manufacturers and traders, who do a
business amounting to one thousand dollars a
| year, wholesale and retail dealers, lawyers,
| physicians, surgeons, dentists, auctioneers,
| peddlers, and in fact persons doing almost
any kind of business, are required to obtain a
| license, and they are liable to penalty if
they do business without Applications tor
license should be made at once to the assist
ant assessor, by the law requiring the lists to
be made up within thirty days from the first
day of the present month.
The law also makes it the imperative duty
of manufacturers to keep current account
Of all they manufacture and sell, or remove
for sale, and render such account, verified
by oath or affirmation, to the assstant assess
ors of their respective districts, within ten
days from the first of each month, of all they
have so sold or delivered during the preced-
ing month. As the tax law went into opera
ton on the first of September, the first of the
above named returns must be made within the
first ten days of October next. Blanks will
be furnished for that purpose. Auctioneers
are obliged to make returns of their sales in
the same way.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-20

DEArH OF GEN dissemination. Joseph
K. Mansfield, who was killed near Sharps-
burg on Wednesday, was a veteran IN the SER
vice. He was born in Connecticut in 1893;
graduated at West Point in 1922; served as
lieutenant sixteen years; was made captain IN
1898: served under Gen. Taylor in Mexico !;
was brevetted major for gallant conduct in the
defence of fort Brown; was brevetted lieuten-
ant colonel after the battle of Monterey; was
appointed inspector general of the United
States army in 1858; commanded the forces
TOR the defence of Washington in April of last
year. He was one of the bravest and most
accomplished of our generals, and his loss
will be a severe calamity to the country
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-20

GEN. RENo's OBsEQUIEs.- funeral ex-
ercises over the body Of the late Gen. Reno
took place on Friday at Trinity church, in the
presence OF large number of citizens emil
nent in civil and military life. The ceremon-
les consisted of the usual Episcopal service.
At the close the funeral caskct was opened
and an opportunity given to view the remains
The casket was Of elaborate and costly finish,
covered with black, richly ornamented with
silver and covered with a protuSion of flow
ers. full length view of the body was seen,
covered with rare flowers. 1t was clad in cit
liens dress, except the military coat, which
showed the glittering stars on the shoulder
straps, indicating the rank of major general
in the army. The silver plate bore the in
SpriDtinn
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-20

The BosToN Posi- RACES against Senator
Sumner and the great majority Of the LOYAL
men Of New England like perturbed spirit.
1t allows no restraint upon its towering malig-
nifty and madness. 1t turns aside from the
contemplation of the gigantic crime against
the life OF the nation to wage its passionate
war upon the most loyal, the most patriotic.
the most etfectual influences which are TO-
day upholdng the constitution and the flag
1t gets occasional assistance and encourage
ment outside the circle of its legitimate in
tuence-but the chief responses to its insane
rawlings come from the old pro-slavery press,
with which the people of Massachusetts are
reasonably familiar and know how to estimate
at its true value. 1t should be remembered
and it will be-that the violent partizan
hostility to the action Of the republican con-
vention in Worcester, and especially to Mr..
Sumner is excited and sustained in the inter-
est OF aparty one half of which has been for
year and half in rebellion, and one half
the other half of which is in its principles and
sympathes sharer of its guilt. If there is
any one thing in which the people of Massa-
chusetts are thoroughly settled, it is that the
country is to be saved, and the treason which
imperils it is to be destroyed. They believe
that anti-slavery infiuences-represented in
the state by men of convictions like JOHN A.
ANDREW, and in the nation by men of truth
ike CHARLES SUMNER-are the safest, wisest,
and best means to be employed to secure that
desirable end. So believing, they will not be
moved from their convictions by the mad
clanor of those who prefer restoration of
his political alliances with traitors to a pure
and perfect nationality resting upon the con-
sent and equality of all its subjects.
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JESSE L. RENO,
MAJOR GENERAL U. S. A.
Killed at South Mountain, Md,

otptemDtF II, I0b2.
The body had been previously embalmed
at Washington. General Renos age was IS
years. When wounded General Reno was
mounted on his horse, cheering on his men.
His side was partially turned to the enemy,
when Mimic ball entered and passed entirely
through, coming out between the ribs on the
right side and striking the palm of the hand
He was conscious, and requested to be carried
to headquarters. A portion of the way had
been accomplished, but the wound was NOR
tai, and about an hour after the fatal bullet
struck, the gallant soldier and true patriot
breathed his last. The body is to be temper
arlly placed in vault under the church, but
will subsequently be removed to his native
state, Virginia. Journal.
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generals, and of the officers and members of
the 18th Massachusetts regiment so far as
they are known. The list is of course far
from completeness and accuracy. We give
it as it is received =
Major Gen. Hooker, wounded in the foot.
Major Gen. Sedgwick, shoulder, wrist, and leg
Major Gen. Rodman, MORALLY wounded.
Major Gen. Richardson, severely in the shoulder
Brig Gen Mansfield, killed
Brig. Gen. Dana, wounded slightly.
Brig. Gen Hartsutf wounded severely.
Brig. Gen Max Weber, wounded.
Brig. Gen. Aleagher, wounded.
Brig. Gen. Duryea, wounded
FIFTEENTH REGIMENT
Capt Clark Simonds of Fitchburg, killed.
Capt Walter Forehand of Grafton, wounded
slightly.
Capt Amos Bartlett Of Webster, in left breast
Capt George C Joslin of Worcester, wounded
slightly.
Lieut. Thomas Spur of Worcester in the leg.
Lieut. IL Ellmgwood of Brookteld, in the thigh
Lieut. Frank Corbin of Webster, wounded and
missing.
Lieut. Walter Gale, wounded in the neck.
Lieut. Ii Bradley, wounded and missing.
Sergeant Charles NJ Bachelor of Grafton wound
cd in The leg; James Kirby of Grafton in the leg
Il L Sibley OF East Douglas, in the head; Henry i
Webster.
The following names occur as belonging to
the 10Th regiment:
~ 20 ~ Lowe, slightly; HamptwOod, do;
Carruth, iace Charles Stone. arm Robert Moses
arm; } Burgess, wrist; Avery, foot; j b Burns,
head E Locke, foot
CoD-H Mirick, arm; Head. anke Cooney,
groin ID Stockwell, leg; NJ Walker. do: A j
Knight, do James Conroy, do; NJ X Elliott, hand
I Eaton, leg; l. Stone, hand; b Il Eunis, hand; G
Dodd, head IL N Fuller, lip; A Burrill. shin
l. A Legraye, legi Beardley ankle; Laiferty,
head; Ira Raymond, head.
Co H-John Moore head; James Moore, do; r
DOWN. shoulder o Williams, thigh; b Marcy
u w COttren. j Cbnrla n
gill, John Doyle.
Company not designated-MM Parmenter, stom-
ach and head; 4 w Bartlett, arm; j Hood. head ;
Dyke, arm Whyte, stomach; w Bodgett
arm; Nheelock, face; Curtis, thigh; A Nj Lit
tleheid, knee VIM Pendergrass, slightly; X Full
ell, doi w Williams, foot
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-20

The Barre and Petersham company is now
full, and last Monday evening completed its
organization by the unanimous election of
John G. Nudge Of Petersham, captain; Pliny
II. Rabbit of this town, first lieutenant; and
Abijah L. Shattuck also of this town, second
lieutenant Much enthusiasm was manifested
by the company-a fine looking set of men
who marched through the town hall during
the session of the public meeting, led by their
gallant captain, giving and receiving three
cheers to and from the citizens of Barre. The
company is now ready to go into camp
Bn1tp Gazette
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-20

DEATH OF Col. HINKs.-Col. Edward w.
Kinks Of the 18th Massachusetts regiment
was killed in the severe battles near Sharps-
burg. on Wednesday last. In the beginning
of the rebellion he was appointed major of the
sth regiment militia, and was afterwards pro-
NOTED to the colonelcy. On the return of the
three months men he was commissioned col
oncl of the 18th regiment, and has always
borne himself with gallantry and courage.
lie was wounded in one of the battles ON the
peninsula. He has been twice called home
for brief periods to bury his wife and only
child 1t is only few weeks since he re-
turned to his post Of duty after his last be-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-20

The FIRST DIsTRIcT.-The New Bedford
Mercury publishes correspondence between
a large number of citizens of the first congress
sional district and Hon. Thomas D. Eliot. in
reference to the representation of that district
in the next congress. Mr.. Eliot places him
self at their disposal, and says if the district
desire that he should remain in congress, he
will acquesce in their wishes. During his past
congressional experience Mr.. Elliot he's reflect
ed credit upon the old commonwealth by his
uniform dignity, his practical talent, and his
enlarged views upon all the more important
questions which have engrossed public atten-
ton He is one of the men of mark and
character who would be missed from the floor
OF congress if any contingency should now
withdraw him from the public service.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-20

The surrender of Harpers Ferry surprised
everybody when it was announced. IL was
not easy to understand how it had become
necessary. Col Miles lad under his conf
mand about 5000 men, including the cayal-
nv that escaped Hehad all the artillery nee
essary to a successful defence of the posi-
ton, including fifty pieces of field artillery,
besides all the heavy guns in the yari-
GUS batteries on the Heights. There was
no lack of ammunition or stores, and
the place should have been held against
double the force that was brought against it.
The batteries on Maryland Heights were fine
ly placed and very powerful. This was the
key to the position, and capable and de-
termined officer would have held it sue cess
fully without serious difficulty.
The officer placed in charge of Maryland
Heights was Col. Thomas H. Ford of Ohio.
He had all the men necessary to map the bat
teries and repel an attack; and the hundred
FOUNDER rited guns and other heavy pieces,
commanded the approaches to Harper's Ferry
for miles around. Andyet, soon after the APP
appearance of the enemy, he spiked his guns
and evacuated the position. This made it inn
possible for our troops to hold Harper's Fer
ry. Maryland Heights were Immediately
occupied by the rebels, and their army now
supported by batteries there, and by other
batteries Immediately placed on Loudon
Heights, attacked Col Miles on all sides in
overwhelming force, and nothing was left for
him but surrender. Before the firing ceased
Col. Miles was MORALLY wounded.
1t is charged that Col. Ford evacuated Ma
ryland Heights without orders, and therefore
that he is responsible for the disaster that fol-
lowed. The order to spike the guns and
leave the Heights was written by Col. Ford
himself, and Col. Miles declared very ear
nestly that he had not given such an order
A lieutenant in the 18th New York regiment,
who stood conyersing with Col. Miles at the
time, states positively that ''when the colonel
cast his eye up the mountain and saw our men
spiking the guns, he exclaimed, Good God,
he as giving up the Heights p that he reeled
in his saddle and was apparently almost over
come" There is other evidence that Col
AAlkOo was SUI JlloCh anu al lilC sur
render of Maryland Heights; and the only
thing said in behalf of Col. Ford is that it
was left to his discretion to eyacuate the
Heights should he deem it necessary to do so.
But this, if true, could not exonerate him, for,
if he had such discretion, it is plain enough
that his exercise of it under the circumstances
was extremely censurable, to speak of it as
mildly as possible.
1t is matter that should be investigated,
and we trust that it will not be suffered to pass
without such attention from the government.
If the charge against Col. Ford is true, he is
unfit to be trusted anywhere. He must him
self see the necessity of demanding an inves-
tgation, if he has the means of repelling the
charge; but the government should order it.
whether he demands it or not.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-20

The Confessions and Experience of an Iu-
valid.-Published for the benefit and as warning and
caution to young men who suffer from Nervous Debif
NV PREMATURE Decay, NC. supplying the same time
the means of self cure BY who has cured himself
aer being put to great expense through medical mpo
slton and quackery BY enclosing post paid addressed
envelope, SINGLE COPIES may be had of the author Ma
LHANlELI MAYFAIR, Esq Bedford, Kings county
~ l. U%wAN mch0
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-20

The REV. GEORGE STURGIs PAINE, of this
city, has resigned the temporary charge of the
new Episcopal society of the Power street
church, Providence, X. L., and accepted
unanimous call to become rector of St. Johns
church, Wilkinsonville, Mass.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-20
BY order of the committe,
5. SALISBURY, Chairman.

Inc HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY closed their
exhibition yesterday, and this morning at 10
O'Clock the fruit remaining on hand will be
sold to the highest bidders. As there are
many varieties Of apples, pears, &C., that nev-
er find their way to market. and as no better
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-09-20

seph Ramsdell of Warren, were destroyed by
fire on the evening of the 18th inst. The fire
is supposed to have been accidental, perhaps
from spontaneous combustion. The barns
contained a"hundred tons of hay, besides
grain, &c. Insured in the Worcester Mutual
50 600