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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1864-04-20

10 appear het0rethe SAID Board OF Eo-
lice at day to be appointed and
upon satisfactory proof tu1tthe sheriff
WE, G.lela vrur a'l it Shall be the
uy Of the jl Baarl to declare the
office Of sheriff Y cant, aal to order
election 'o fl' s1il fire as in case
H other vaowcjag.
f.a'r-erc'a .cd. The III
lal be Tie duty oftha Circuit Court,
at each orm, 10 give nj, act, end The
act "a,arge ja.rir :, 1863 entitled
'au sc, truro,,bt the lEt'atian fr m
glaiu. ,oh,a, or sugar in c0arg2 10
tt enniiH Icy md 20 require tint lo4
FIRE i,>tbJaai they small report That
idoy hay" d.i entity inquired aud made
due preseutmcnt Of all of9ucs against
both acts.
Sc 6 Be i further enacted, That
a'l laws au'lotizin he license of the
sale Of pitituous lquour- in this State
be and are hereby suspended during The
existence Of he war between The United
States aad Confederate States Of Aner>
lea. and hereafter It shall not be lawful
TO ,cil mini aous liquor. in any Quaatily
xcar for- clIoal purpo .os aud then in
no maonar and by the persons herein.
oGey named ur.y;lcd toat anV person
.aho ho. heretofore been duly licensed
ia accara ncs with the existing laws
,mry continue to ELI until the. cxpira,
ION Of the tinc or which license has
.bo1 tap.aa hlIcm.
SIC : b i, further enac ei II any
pprson ,ball keen f,r sale spriuuous Il.
o,ors apd .boI, ,Il lbe same in viola.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1864-04-20
Approved April s, 1864

The MAN AND THE FELLow-houg'
fellow, the poet, was introduced to one
hongwor,h, and some one noticed the
similarity Of the first syllable Of the
names. "Ycs," said the poet bnt IN
this case fear Pope's line will apply;
worth makes the man, the want Of it the
fellow. -
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1864-04-20

person soaI ma. p appointed oy the
oo4er''r nn'll '' ~ produced to the
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i'u well gnah.I, d to discharge the du'
t'"s o' d.'pee7sro Of sp'r'uous liquors
iof medic" purposes = which said roc
oiimand''nn Sai'i be Ned IN the otlce
OF the Governor ; and before said agent
can enter upon 'de discharge Of the dl
'''. as -"g' num- 'l,' S,''' '',s 'nu S'"'
scribe Ibe f2'bwmg oath o. af4rmation
D.S,'1 rG'" 'pp,,'''' 0y tue
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-Sont to disP'nsa srIrirnoas liquors in
The county o., for medicinal use,
do oIemuIg 'veak Tor athrm) that |
WILL without tear iavoroT Affection dis
PENS all spirits II eed IN my hands Or
which may come 'qhn my control, IN
strict accordance WITH the law, under
"o''o uy fPP0 n'", Is '''u'' 'uo
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and discouraged ifor sNhasency at any
tine by the f'er.'
Sec, IL. i'e Il inHl enacted lAa'
all spirits man@c'md at the SAID dis
tI'|nrtaS shall la sltt only thrDUrl the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1864-04-20

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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-09-13
From the Eighth Vermont Regiment,
CAMP STH VT. IN THE FIELD,

OHARLEsrowN, Va, Aug. 29,h, 1861.
DEAR FREEMAN We are III. morning
camped about wo miles west Ct Charlie, own, Va,
in the Shenandoah Valley, but dont know how
long We may res, here as We are liable to move at
any moment. Since we left n o. we have had
pretty rough time in marching, Until within the
last two weeks, which has been little easier for
US. For the last week we have had a very nice
time indeed. We have been in camp near Hall.
town, Va, where the enemy have bsen incur front,
with how great force we know not, but they
seemed TO be in considerable numbers. The last
day or two Of our pleasant stay there in the woods
they seemed to be falling back Yesterday morn
ing we were routed oul at three o'clock, and or
dered 10 prepare to move Immediately. About
seven o'clock We we're under way, and thought
that we were going to have another trip down
the valley, but we only marched about five miles
during the day. The cavalry were making re.
oonnoissances at the front, and there was eousid-
cradle firing. 1t seems they have not fallen back
very far, or else our commander does not wish to
follow very closely. There are varou, reports
about the enemy in front, but will no, Try to
tell anything about it, think, however, that
none need feel uneasy, for think Gen Sheridan
understands himself and guess, too, tia, there
is an understanding between him and Gsneral
Grant, While Sheridan has strong force to
daily with, they are not where they can bother
the commander-in chief at Richmond
We are all pretty well recruited now. Per
haps if we we're to camp one night near large
field Of corn in Vermont, and go into it in regu.
Jar Virginia style, the good old farmers would
think we might recruit.
The health Of the regiment is generally good,
and most are in excellent health. We are glad to
learn that enlsdng is going on SO lively in our
own native State, and hope there will DO no need
OF draft. We desire to see goody number
OF recruits come along soon for our regiment
The weather is getting to be very comfortable.
The nights ore pretty cool, but we manage 10 sleep
warm. But must close, as duty calls me away
| will try to let you hear from US frequently, II
there is anything worth telling. Yours,
TRUE AMERICAN.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-09-13
Right TO the Point.

Ata meeting held in Faneuil Hall las, week
to exchange congratulations over the recent
victories Of the Union arms Gov. ANDREW pre-.
sided aud made the following brilliant and stirring
speech on taking the chair;
Friends and EsLiOo- Citizens, On few occasions
more glad or more inspiring than the present
have the arches Of Faneuil Hail resouuded to the
plaudits and welcoming cheers Of the freemen Of
Massachusetts, and oftentimes, as myself have
stood within in walls, or mounted this honored
PLATFORM have never seen an hour when my
heart thrilled with emotions Of deeper gratitude,
or expanded with more reverent hth. loud
oheers.) Thanks forever be TO Almighty God "A
voice" Amen whose own right arm hath
given to US the victory (Renewed eheers) Let
the triumphant successes Of cur arms upon the
land and upon the sea be the presages Of new
and more glorious victorles-and let the tributes
OF grateful hearts, faithful to The brother. and the
sons who bear aoh our Dag upon the deck aud on
the hsld--alIhip to the principles aud IDEAS Of
the Republle--iathful TO the preoeps OF their
iathers-hiIhful TO the doctrines Of American
lberly-lurni,h now, henoeiorth and forever
res rye guard Of faithful men, who shall be ready
hereafter TO follow those brothers aud those sons
on the CORY deck and on the bloody Geld wherever
duty and honor lead the way. loud and pro.
longed cheers.) | tell you, men and brethren,
these lass few days have had the cannon fever
in my heart (cheers), and would to heaven tha,
myself bad The training and the capacity which
6s one ! the military art and the military
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-09-13

An ESrERPRIsIsG AGENT An enterprising
travelling agent for well-known Cleveland
tombstone mandatory recently made visit to
a small town in a neghboring county. Hearing
IN the village that man in q remote part OF the
township had lost his wife, he thought he would
20 and see him, aud offer him consolation and .
grave.stone on his usual reasonable terms He
ttarted The road was afrightful one, but the
agent persevered and arrived ut the bereaved
mans house. The bereaved mems hired girl
told the agent that the bereaved man was split
ting ience.rais over in the pasture, about two
miles. The indeiatigable agent mounted his
horse and started for the pasture. After falling
into all manner OF mud d-holes, scratching himself
with brars and tumblng over decayed logs, the
agent found the bereaved man, In u subdued
voice he asked the man If he had lost his wife
The man said he had. The agent was very
sorry to hear 1T, and sympathzed very deeply
with the man in his great sorrow, but death, no
said was an Insatiate archer and shot down all,
Of both high and low degree. He informed the
man that what !" was his loss was her gain,"
and would be glad to sell him grave stone 10
mark the spot where the love one slept-marble
or common stone, rs he chose, at prices defyiug
The bereaved man said there was
a slight difficulty in the way. Haven't you
lost your wife inquired the agent. Why.
yes, have, F" said the man "but no grave-s.one
uin't necessary, for you see the cussed critter
ain t dead yet: she's scooted with another man !"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-09-13

to the government that our colored troops have
been murdered by hundreds, and the rebel pa
pers admit that they make slaves Of captured
negroes in Federal uniform, whenever they sup
pose them to be escaped slaves. President Lin
coin stated at Baltimore that when the evidence
OF the murder Of the negro troops at Fort Phi.
low established the fact, the government would
retallate. The evidence has since been returned
by congressional committee, aud is a6undaut
and overwhelming. And yet the government
has not, and does not move. Why? and who
is in iaultl is it President Lincoln, or Sec'y
Stanton, or Seward, or Blair, or who is it I
Let us know who Is responsible for this persis
tent neglect of the government to give our col
ored soldiers the same protection afforded 10
white soldiers, this most shameful and base
treatment of race whose aid we invoke 10 save
the nation from ruin, and whose just claims
upon US In return we repuciate IN every way
possible.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-09-13
A Scene of Desolation in Georgia.

correspondent Of the Boston Journal, VII
has visited the region fought over in Georgi
writes as follows
Georgia, as seen from Chattanooga to Marel
Ia about one hundred and ffy miles (but m
map, also, is stolen)-is totally swept Of its mai
Inhabitants. In the still standing cottages (most
Iy near the depots) and selling peaches, apples
and pies around the cars, you see the lean, lank
yellow-skinned women of the lower class, witt
their tow headed children-a few BOYS unde,
twelve and some unmlnageable girls-all clad il
the commonest Of female or Of homespun male
garments; but never by any chance, excepting
near the lines, and then very rarely an able bodied
man! Every able-bodied man wears The fedora
uniform. Every able-bodied negro is in the ser.
vice of the army. Georgia here is abandoned
excepting by its women. All, every man. Of the
adult male population is in the southern army.
81 have seen in the letters Of correspondents
accounts of the fields Of waving corn and wheat
that would perish Tor want of men 10 cut them
down. Those fields were said 10 exist on this
route did not see them, nor traces Of them
II isa lovely land with its gentle fluctuations grace.
fully recedng toward the forest covered mountains;
it IS a well waered and fertile soil, capable Of be-
ing made paradise in point Of beauty and for
fruitfulness another Egypt-but there has been
comparatively very small portion Of the ground
redeemed yet--and the cultivation that existed
meagre, rude and limited as it was, has disappear
ed before the desoitlng march Of two great armies
Here and there you see patches Of corn; but 10
call the country an uninhlbited and uncutyaied
region, held by the military power, is the truest
description to be given Of it,
"All along the railroad you seldom lose sight Of
the great fact Of the var. The country is cut Up
with breastworks and dotted over with rife pits.
Had the chivalry and the poor white trash
united in doing as much work in ploughing and
otherwife cultivaling the fields as they have done
IN their vain but persistent attempts to stop he
progress OF civilization as represente by Sher-
mans army, Georgs, instead Of being now way
down IN the list o. wealthy states, would taye run
up like gold--suddenly and far Bul that would
have been degrading themselves, while to ruin
their state is ennotling
All along the railroad you see the black embeia
and charred tlmbers, and chlmneys standing alone
that show where houses have been burned down
by Johpston's or our army. The few little villages
that there are on the road are utterly deserted.
You see large hotels, all open, with broken panes
OF glass, doors and blinds (of these last few
only otf their hinges, emptied Of furniture from
cellar to ceiling. So Of all the stores xcepuug
those occup ed by our troops or the Sanitary
Commission.
"At every bridge, however small the stream il
crosses, there is block house or stockade, bdilG
or building, and guard Of soldiers"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-09-13

A GREATER MAN THAN WELLINGTON. great
Scotch sheep farmer who, though be could nei-
iher read or write, had nevertheless made large
fortune by sheep rming, was open to any de-
gree Of ilattery 10 his abilities IN this depart.
menI Of labor. A purchaser knowing his weak
ness and ANXIOUS to mgr atiate himself into his
good graces, yentured ono evening, over their
whiskey tCddy, to remark, ~ am Of opinion.
sir, that you are greater man than even the
Duke of Wellington /" " Hoo, toot :" reph-
ed the sheep farmer, modestly hanging his head
with u pleased smile, and taking large pinch OF
snuff - that is too much, too much by iar-by
far. But his guest, alter expatiatipg for
while upon the great powers OF his hos, in col
Letting and concentrating in 4 southern market
a flock OF sheep, put the question, 4" Could the
Duke of Wellington base done ths,?" The
farmer thought little snufsd, took glass of
loddy, and replied, The Duke Of Wellington
was, no doo,, very clever man-very clever l
believe. They tell mo he was good soger but
then dye see, he had reason bile men 70 deal
wth-captains and MAJORS and generals that
could understand him, every one Of them. both
officers and men bu. am not so sure, after all,
il he could man lge, say 20 900 sheep, besides
black cattle, that could not understand one word
he said, Gaelic OF English, and bring every hoof
a them to Fa'kirk Tryst. doot il. But
have done that "
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-09-13

TnE Vork oF rnE SOLDIERS Nearly one hun
dred soldiers probably, voted in Burlington yes
terday, and il is safe to say that nine ienihs Of
them voted the Union ticket They did so, too
with perfect understanding of what they were
about. and an appreciation OF the issue which it
was cheering to see. With very few exceptions,
appeals to the Democrats among them to stand
by their old party, aud not to go back on " little
Mac" had no more effect on them than the
wind. As one OF them, wounded in one Of the
recent battles, came lmplng up the steps Of the
Town Hall, democratic ticket vender thrust
the copperhead State ticket into his hand lie
took the vote, looked at It very deliberately, and
then with dry emphasis which added greatly
to the effect Of his words, said " Wbata -
fool should be, to 90 down and 6ght rebels
for three years, with my musket, and then come
here to stab myself IN The bach with piece of
paper like that No - -hrowipg the vote for
bpd6ed & Co. from him, aud drawing his lore
finger aoross his throat, with a slow resoute ao-
ton" I'd cut my throat before Id vote that
ticket "
That's the way the Soldiers Ieel.---Bui,ngton
FREE Pres.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-09-13

THE QUEsTIoS OF Az ARmsTIcg- Engui-
rer sneers at the proposal Of an armisticc II
says
" There is but one way to obtain all that we
want and to remain in the right it is the adop-
tion Of a manly, straightforward course Let
US reject all secondary questions and refuse all
contingent arrangements. The simple recoqni-
ton Of full and absolute ndependence Of the
Confederate States IS the one great condition
upon which alone W. can conclude peace we
ask for nothing more we can accept nothing
less All other quest 0ns--0f territorial limits.
Of the payment OF the national debt, of com pen-
pensatiou for losses-nay even the vexed ques-
ton of emaneipatlon-sin into utter insienif-
canoe By the side Of the fundamental condition
Independence and Peace is what We fight ana
pray for, war and death is what we are equally
prepared for. Our recognition yielded we will
discuss reconstruction with our enemesand when
convinced that our interest lies in once more try
ing one government, there will be no danger Of
our people dlsregarding their plan interest.
Without recognition there can be no armistice.
no convention, no discussion. nothing bat war,
war there isno middle ground Here we plant
our banner and here, with God S help, we mean
to maintain ii for us and our children.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-09-13
The .hachia' Union makes the following sen.
sibs remarks on the subject of
Aduorti.inn
Advertising.

1t is too late to reittrate any argument ia sup
port Of the advantages Of advertising. The success
Of merchants and business men, who have lol
lowed Jddcious aud systematic course 0, adver.
Using are but so many evidence. in It's behalf.
Like all other business, It requires study, 10.
yestgaton and application. Study Of its utility
enables one TO syMematIei Investigation creates
and establishes faith for works without faith are
dead and application produces the desired effect,
viE;-patronsge and business,
For several months past we have noticed in
our New England exchange newspapers the
advertisements, from time 10 time OF 5. K. Niles,
ESQ.,, Of Boston, the enterprising Newspaper
Advertising Agent, known to publisher, ali over
the country, and to all business men who have
done business with him, and they are legion, as
an ever ready aud always reliable business man
There are but few men, we doubt very much (
there 10 one, who understands the good fruits
resulting from judioious use Of printers ink
better than Mr.. Niles lie gives his attention to
the business, lie knows he papers and their
publishers, many Of the latter personally, in all
the States He understands he geography OF
the States, the connection Of important points
AID country with city by rail, boat aud packet.
lie satifes himself what newsp. pers are best to
advertise in, hence he knows whether it is best to
q lay on thick or thin !" 1.-The lays it on thick he
does SO because he knows that the good harvest
is sure, if thin he does it as gracefully as morial
can.
lie illustrates his faith by his own example.
We Judge that he has expended large amount
for advertising within a year past This shows
that he is not sfrsd 10 do himself vha, he
recommends to others. He believes in liberal
use Of printers ink, and when he spreads ii for
himself he spreads it thick" We have had an
acquaintance with him for ten years, and we are
pleased to state that it wears we'll We hope to
continue 1t for years to come with profit to Mr..
Niles, to ourselves and to bis our patrons.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-09-13

REBEL DEsrEgArI0N.-Some idea Of The des-
psra,e strait TO which the rebels are reduced NAV
be got from the recent order Of the Governor Of
Mississippi calling into the field all white males
between fifteen and .ftty.fue years Of age The
Governor Of Georgia had previously ordered
oil between sixteen and ffyfye, in his State to
70 to the front. The rebellion has no reserve
force The last rebel Congress put the whole
militia force Of the coniederacy into the field, and
now the governors Of the States are calling out
the old men and boys. Is this the time for Us to
ask for 40 armistice and acknowledge that We
cannot put Gown treason viii any one now
but the coward or he who ioves his money better
than be does bis country 90 down on bis knees
and beg q jeff DAVIS, Of bis gracious clemency
to grant US an armstoe, aud say on what terms
We can have peace? Shall we let treason nov
succeed, when it is in more desperate circum.
stances than ever before Have We lo.t heart
and courage and hope, that to save ourselves
few beggl rIy pence to-day, We are willing to be
the slaves Of shve-driveri for all time to come
II we have We shall deserve the fate in store for
Us, and snail sink in the scale Of humanity in.
inItely below The black slaves, who at least are
willing to fgh, and sufe and die for the freedom
OF their race and ours.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-09-13


TnE DANGEROUS PET.-An English gentleman
had IA tame young lion, which seemed to have
become a lamb in genleness, and was a favorite
pet IN moments OF leisure.
One day, falling asleep, his hand hung over
the side OF bis couch. The lion came to his side,
and commenced licking the hand Soon the file
like surface of the animals tougne wore off the
cutlcle, and brought blood to the surface The
sleeper was disturbed, and moved his hand, when
savage growl startled him from his dreaming
bal.c0nsclousness to realize the terrible act that
the pet was lion after all With great self.
possession, with the other hand he carefully
drew from the pillow a revolver, and shot his pct
through the head. Ii was no trivial sacr iiioe to
his feelings, but moments delay might have
cost him his life.
striking illustration of the folly and madness
OF men IN their moral experience. A vice Which
they call harmless in the face OF conscience,
re sun, and history is clressed until it gains
the mastery The pet SIN at length cats its way
so deeply into the soul that its wages of pain
begin to be felt. The victim starts up, resolved
10 escape but how seldom has he the will. power
leit-thc moral courage to slay the disguised
destroyer Of his Immortality. lie pauses, again
ialls asleep, aud asakes IN hell, the home of the
sin and the sinner when the work is finished
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-09-13
Who Should be Blamed I
We copy below a general order which some
OF the people have forgotten

We copy below a general order which some
OF the people have forgotten
WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJ'T GINS OFFICE, ,
WASHINGTON, ID. g., July 81, 1863. {
GKNkRAL ORDER, No. 252.-The following
order OF the President is published for the in
formation and government Of AL concerned -
EXECUTIVE MANSION, !
WASHINGTON, July 80, 1868.
1t is the duty OF every government to give
protection to It's citizens Of whatever class, col.
or, or condition, and especially to those who are
duly organized as soldiers in the public service.
The law OF nations, and usages and customs OF
war, as carried on by civilized powers, permit
no distinction IA 10 color in the treatment of
prisoners OF war as public enemies. To sell or
enslave any captured person, on account OF his
color, and for no ohense against the laws OF war,
is a relapse into barbarism, and crime against
the civilization OF the age.
The government OF the United States will give
the same protection to all its soldiers, and II the
enemy shall sell or ensaye any one because OF
his color, the Oiiense shall be punished by ro-
,aation upon the enemy's prisoners in our pos
session. Ii is therefore ordered that for every
soldier OF the United States killed in violation
Of the laws OF war, a rebel soldier shall be exc
euted, and for every one cnslayed by the enemy,
or sold into slavery, a rebol soldier shall be
placed at hard labor on the public works, and
continued at such labor until the other shall be
released aud receive the treatment due TO q
prisoner OF war.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
BY order OF the Secretary Of Was
+. d. TOWNSEND, Asst AdJ'tGen.
This order has been standing unrosoksd for
more than year. Since Ihsn il has been proved