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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1864-10-19

Leaves have iheir time 10 fall
ana 1owes to withcraith Eorth-wind' brcat
., q 'a SA7' 10 ae', bat ol
'"Ou nA'' allssason' for thine owe, Oh death"
Dled--RIcHARD F, lRBY, only son of
w =. W lrby deceasCd vas hro in
Sleekntoarg Go Virginia, Dist Juue.
1854 aud died in Nozutse TO. Miss.,
sept 9tb, 1864
when death grim death, series the
o9dl's ol friends, and I, de them to his
CoId 'layey brea't how eagerly We en-.
deavor to paich from tho wreck .. NOR
'ahty 'ome pr cioQs menent5'a of tho
l'Par d, BY recalling the traits OF OK.
ceIlen 9 that adorned the character and
e"'h ing 10 oor hearts tlcse 'lcfcd me-
morn T. Soitis IL the prc"ut instance.
Ia the memory OF lns friend how mony
virtues und pleasant associations cluster
arouud the name Of Ri9lHd lby?
charitable urhae einhhnauuer pleas,
lng III conversation, MODEST aud ret1cd
lie reverencod al honest ms in de
hum0'eSt gard, aud v.3as cot .teous in
bearing to the toll worn s.ns poverty
MS to The more fortunate heir Il rabk
aud wealth. In Ihe home ire he was
a devoted husband aod i1rher, ID took
great interest 10 the M ructi OF his
chlldren. Uniting absolute iilmoess,
with gentIcnc. 0tw rds be eta ed au
lncescroabIe blue &C over 'ton lever
word or action OF the rs passed al otced
by his e1er viglIeucc.
Attel Paving CO lega be icygtcd hla
time t. he pursuit Jf sgricnhne, and
to the study Of science, and literature,
(tor b was mind hugrg fr Intellect
ual foodl until war was declared, when,
animate BY patriotism, he cui,s.ed ia
the service Of the Confederate States,
aud ~hle IN that service, performed bis
duty cheerInlly' Ills health being I'M
palred, hercturned home. s''II IcoutirOlng
to serve MS country and cheering the
drooplng hearts OF soldiers deS.l'nle 'em'
lies by deeds Of charity But he IS
lost to them and to US now Having
contracted bis disease while performing
'he duties Of soldier he II as iru'y
martyr 10 his country as Il hilen on 'ne
BATH he d.
In regard to that relation which con-
meets man with hl' Maker we may re-
cord him as one who reNereTced religion
Often have | heard him express great
admiration tVr christian character he
was the first To call his little ones 10 bis
knee and repeat to them, Our tather
who art III Heaven During hs iast
days be iuplored bis wife to bring them
up ID 'ne way 'ney SIoulu o. ns & VI,
'en 'PoA0 VI wv u''s , .iu'loa " T'sH ~; Ia'n e
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1864-10-19
I JEdgcatiOH Of Soldiers Orphans.
Executive OFFICE
Macon, Miss, Oct 9th, 1864

Macon, Miss, Oct 9th, 1864
There will be a convention in jack
son on the third day Of November, to
inangurate measures .or the education
Of the clidlen Of our deceased soldiers.
Il is earnestly desired that every county
in the State should be represented
Measures will be proposed which it is
believed, will effect this great object.
The plan proposed blythe Legislature is
deemed practicable, and it is my earnest
desire TO make It effective. The minis.
ters of our religious denominations are
especially invited to attend The gen,
erous and patriotic citizens Of every
couUty are requested to send delegates
no tornalty or appointment is necessa
ry. A convention composed Of indlen.
tial and prominent gentleman from the
porth.e4st portion Of be State, held at
Columbus on the 9Th Instant, recon-,
mend this measure aud have appointed
delegates. II is requested that the
meeting called at my request by the
Rev. Geo. c. Harris. at jackson be post.
ponod until the said third day Of NJ
vembcr
The convention will assemble in the
Representative Hall at 10 o'clock A. NJ
CHARLES CLARK y
Governor of Mississippi
All papers in the State please copy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1864-10-19

IL To secure tsHn sole Aoad Of cab
bage on tie stalk that maulie,y ispo
atiou to grow to what are termcl 'ong
shanks take a knife ana stab il through
the middle, and insert small ecc Of
wood to keep he inciSsion open which
will check tho growth, BY ding tbis,
a good head ofCaboage may bo secured
on every stalk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1864-10-19

To- lion Green Clay Smith, Of
Kentucky, having offered to bet half a
million ofdollars that Mr. Lincoln will
be elected. the wager has been accepted
Joy Mr. BARLEY BugG, who has signified
MS willingness to come to the scratch.
Memphis Argus.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1864-10-19

rRemaining iu the Post Office at
Macon. Miss, on the lst of October,
AID 1864, which, il not taken out by
the lst of January, 1865. will be sent
to the Dead letter Office"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1864-10-19
ward.

Burton deserted
.tlbe 81 Of July.
watch aud a good
Company. |
oal effects one
rrest and con,
It him.
apt Go. X,
agg't Cavalry.
-
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-30
STATE ITEMS,

SCorT COUNTY AROUSED "A grand rally oil
the Democracy and conservative citizens OF Scott
country. 20 ratify the nomination of Mcclellan
came off at Lexington Oh Saturday last. l. was
one OF the largest and most enthusiastic political
gatherings ever held in that section of Indiana
Not less than six thousand people were present
and the display upon the grounds was grand and
soul cheering. The shouts which rent the air for
the noble warrior and statesman, Gen. George
Mcclellan. gave evidence OF the strong hold
that glorious hero and christian gentleman has
upon the affections Of the people. II was an
ovation worthy the man and the occasion, and il
added new fire to the already bright blaze of en-
thusiasm which perysdes that section Of the
State for our gallant chieitain.
Speeches were made By Hon. Thomas b
Ward, OF Lafayette and Hon Michael e. Kerr
the next member OF Congress from the ID
District Both Of these gentlemen spoke elo-
quently and effectively and their speeches were
received with the widest applause.
The ball i rolling; get OFT of the way il you
would not be crushed by its mighty weight, for
the people behind it. moving in the majesty
of their power. Gallant little Scott will roll up
such Democratic vote a. she never cast before
Let her glorious Democracy keep the fires burn
ing brightly until after the eection-N \.
Ledger
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-30

During the next ten days large mass meetings
Of the Democracy and conservative citizens will
be held in various localities. We enumerate =
portion Of them.
Ga Saturday. the lst Of October. at Pendle
ton. at HlIsboro. wayne county, at Rochester
and at Huntington
Oa Tuesday. the 4.h Of October a, Mitchell,
and at Corydon
On Wednesday. the 5th Of October. At Suili-
van, and at Vienna, Scott county
On Thursday. the 9th of October. st Fort
wayne, and at Vncennes
On Friday. the 7th. a. Logansport. and 81
Tere Hsute
Ga Saturday the 9Th. a, South Bend. at Go
.hen. At Delphi. at Frankfort. At Eiinburg. and
at Aurora
On Monday. the IOth. At Peru. and at Martins
vile.
Besides these mass conventions. county anC
township meetings sill be held all over The State
Keep the ball rolling. Let the watchword b'
MCCLELLAN and victory under the Constitution
and the Union.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-30

Oar dispstch from Sterling. in the State. yes
tcrday. stated that returned soldiers In that 81
cinity said mot many regiments would be per
mitted 10 return to this State prior 70 the cleo
tion because - many Indiana bows are being
sent back" IL the regiments which are being
sent back were not selected ~ith special view
10 their political opinions. and the men btbed by
Burroughs 10 the Lincoln ticket. no one
would object 10 their return. IL - we'll known
that csen sick soldiers have been denied fu.
Tough. when entire regiments from the same
Siales have been returned TO participate in eltc.
tions unless they would pledge themselves IL
the support Of the abolition candidates
II returning all the abolition regiments and
refusing Democratic ones permission % return
we're the only frauds contemplated by the admin
istration in connection with the Indiana election,
the Democracy Of that State would be certain 81
victory Graver iniquites are IN process OF eK
eoution there. Mr. Lincoln is determined 10 ear
~ the State ia the election of next month bY
whatever means may be necessary To accomplish
the purpose. Arrangements arc being made TO
import large quantities Of fraudulent voters. and
stump speakers hocking there from other
State All the influence Of shoddy are active
y employed. and perfect organization i effect
ell Every neighborhood aud every school dis
trict Is thoroughly canvsssed, and all conceivable
agencies which can win votes for the adminlstra.
ton ticket. or deter voter. from leaving the al
mioistration ranks, are unscrupulously brought
20 bear.
Touching the importation of fraudulent voters,
let the last election Ia Ohio declare the extent 10
which the system was carried on in that State
Mr Nalla nd CHAM received more than lSO,OOO
votes This was a greater number than any
Democratic candidate bad ever received who was
not elected. Yet Mr. Nallandigham Was beaten
by more than one hundred thousand votes The
army vote will not account for any such result,
because after deduction of one hundred and
eighty thousand from the aggregate vote Of the
State. there j. not left a remainder OF more THAI
two hundred aud eighty thousand. The returns
OF the election we're of themselves proof that
viiianous frauds were perpetrated. and the same
tactics are 20 be put in operation IN Indiana.
rs 10 the moral effect OF victory attained by
such agencies should the Administration sue
coed in its desperate efforts, 1t can exert bu
/ slight influence. IL must not. however. be per
/ mitted TO succeed On a fair vote, Indiana vii
/ give large majority. Democratic speaker
/ from other States should Immediately hasten I,
the assistance OF their friends who are making
such gallant fight there II against such prac
tices and efforts we have referred to- we shall
obtain decisive triumph in the State, II will 81
dishearten the abolitionsts a. make our la
bors elsewhere comparatively light Chicago
Times
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-30
From the New York Express
4 Islander ON var. Pend Teton Z.

IL thank God that ] have never voted or
given a dollar in support of the or in pay
ment Of abolition soldiers - George II. Pen
dletOn
The above appears among the standing selec
tons at the head of the columns of the Roehes
ter Democrat. Concerning the shameful lie the
Springfield Republican. one of the strongest Lin
coin papers in New England, as the Democrat
knows said:
MIR. fendleton did not vote against supplies
tor the war. or thank God that he had so voted
aud the Republican presses that are rciteratir z
these and other falsehoods and forgeries are only
damaging their own cause and giving substantial
All To the enemy. Shame on them, that they
have 50 little appreciation of the strength and
dignity Of their cause, and so small confidence
in the sense and patriotism of the people"
\ standing lie at the head OF the Democrat :
columns isvery appropriate. We have convicted
tue old whisky cocktail editor of no less than
a score OF wilful. deliberately uttered fasehoods
during the past two months while his associate
who run out of Western town "a nui-
sance, bears upon his back sweet remembrance
OF having been publicly horse whipped within an
inch OF his life for SANDER. as stated by the New
Albany (lui Ledger
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-30
James Guthrie ON the ssHero->tates-
man ucCielian-HIs Platform and


In his speech at New Albany, Indiana. james
Guthrie. tho Chairman of the committee on reso
lution> in the late Chicago Convention, has not
only accepted the letter OF Gen. Mcclellan as the
true expression of the sentiment OF the Conven
ton. but insists that It's terms, faithfully al
hered TO. will force peace on the South. despite
the Vaccinations of Davis and his
The South are for peace. he saws. "oier
them peace on this basis. aud they will take it.
Yes, take it with JOY, and return TO their allie
glance
tie regards Lincoln as no less an enemy OF
peace than Davis. HE has to day scattered
throughout the loyal States of the North to
dominate over free people. soldiers enough to
sublugate JEFF Davis con!ederacy"
As 10 the hero states man" Mcclellan, he
says:
I'VE have noble leader to naugurate the
work of the regeneration of the rebellion. He
is a statesman, an able General. a great COM
mander,a Christian gentleman
This noble speech, the voice of Kentucky ut.
tered through the lips Of one of the foremost
statesmen of the age. will make deep impress
sion the country.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-30

The Detroit, Free Press publishes the follow
ing:
Ii may not be uninterestng, as a subject on
which to reflect, that the administration has Off
cially informed Gov. Seymour, OF New York
that the surplus volunteers of that State will be
credited on the next draft after that for Septem
Der
Everywhere mea are being urged to enlist for
three years. aud circular from the Secretary Of
War directs that all officers be henceforth mus
tered for three years.
II there are those sufficiently silly to believe
that the is near its end under the present
abolition policy. they are welcome to what com
fort they may derive from such foolish belief In
tie event OF Lincoln's reelection. CONSUMPTION
Will follow CONSUMPTION, and remOrseleSs taxa
ton drag the people down Those who want
imitless taxation aud conscription, will vote for
Lincoln; those who want peace and security will
vote against him. out vote for George B
Mcclellan, whose administration will bring e
curity TO all
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-30

"a JIM LANE, Of Kansas n0toriety. made a
speech at Lawrenceburg. on Monday last. The
Louisville Democrat justly remarks that when
such men as LANE are called in to aid MoRroS.
his cause must be getting desperate. We eau
ton the Democracy of the 4th District agains,
this man LANE. lie goes there ust at this time
on the eve of an important election. for no good.
He understands the frauds praetieed in Kansas.
aud it is possible they may be used TO defeat the
honest expression of the people at the ballot
boxes. Four years ago JIM LANE visited the
9Th District. aud the Democratic majority re
duced most marvelousy, bu. not. az we are in
formed through Republican sources bv honest
agencies.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-30
Ex.President FtiImore.

This distinguished statesman. and Who was
regarded n model President when be occupied
the Executive chair, is for MCCLEtLAS We
cess of Gen. MCCLELLAN At the Presidential elec-
ton. for the reason thai the elevation of such u
man to the Presidency would be the surest
guarantee for the restoration of peace and Union.
The venerable and patriotic ex President has
withdrawn from public life. hence his disinclina-
ton to press his views upon the public. but TO
citizen will rejoice heartily over the election
OF MCCLELLAN or be more depressed should he
be defeated
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-30

The working women have been particularly
blessed by Mr. linceln's administration. Will.
the price of all the necessaries of life has in
creased to a fearful extent, the wages paid them
for labor by Mr.. Lincon's contractors have been
greatly diminished Before Mr. Lincoln be
came President they received seventeen and
half cents for making an army shirt-now the
contractor pays them eight cents; they received
fortytwo-and half cents for making infantry
psnts-nos the contractor pays them from sew
enteen 20 twenty cents; they received forty cents
for unlned bl0uses-nOw the contractor pays
them from fifteen to twenty cents; and so on to
the end of the sad and dreary chapter.
oh God, that bread should be dear
And flesh and blood cheap,
u philadelphia Age
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-30
Another Abolition rricl. Exposed.

There is being circulated in this county an
abolition campaign document entitled Treason
Exposed. in which the letter Of Hon Joseph
Ris,ine to the Hon. d. " VOORHEES,. among
other spoils of the redou5tabie Darlington. l.
heraided Ia the loyal saving and excepting
doubtless for the benefit of the government.
one rather important clsuse Mr. Ristine. in his
letter, as originally published in the indianapolis
Journal. requests Mr. VOORHEES, not 70 lrifhA0ld
anything necessary 10 the comfort Of soldiers
in tas fcid THIS portion OF that letter is with
held. for the mean and despicablc purpose of
prejudicing the soldiers against the Democratic
party. Newlll publish the entire letter a. soon
i can procure copy cf it-Terre H~ure
Journal.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-30
Governor weller at Terre Haute

The TER Haute journal paws the following
deserved tribute to the talents and patriotism of
Governor WELLER:
IL was our good fortune to be present aud hear
the powerful aud telling speech OF that venerable
aud distinguished patriot aud statesman We
will not attempt IN the late hour in which We
write, 20 give even synopsis Of his splendid
effort, Scthce Il 20 SAY. that We wish every man
woman aud child could have heard H. " con
hdenily believe that il AL our people could have
heard the venerable man plead for the Liberties
of his bleeding country. one united voice would
send uu shout for Little Mae that would rend
the skies We ask our people everywhere Il
turn out one and all wherever Gov Weller NAV
20. Turn out and hear him patiently and can.
dijly. and If YOU are an honest abolitonist YOU
will be one 10 more. aud If YOU are not there l.
no danger that you will be Afterwards
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-30
Explained

The Clncinniti Commercial makes the follow
ing inquiry:
will any Democrat explain why. In e1 Gov
ernor Hunts resolution, "a presented 20 the Chi
cago Convention. and adopted by IL. after revi-
sion Ia the committee-room the words and in
sist on maintaining the national unity were
stricken out? l. there any thing unconstitutional
or repugnant to Democratic ideas in the insisting
that the unity of the nation shall be preserved
The platform of the Convention best answers
the caviI Of lhe Commercial The first resolu.
ton read-
Resolved. That 10 the future. a. in the past.
we will adhere with unssreruing fidelity TO the
Union under the Constitution as tho onfy solid
foundation Of our strength. security aud hap,i
Dess as n people and a framework Of govern
ment equally conducive to the welfare aud pros
perity OF all the States. both Northern aud South
The second resolution proposes cessation Of
hostilities and a convention OF all the States.
other peaceful means, that peace may be re.
stored on the basis of the Federal Union Of the
States.
The fourth resolution declares ''tha' the aim
and object of the Democratic party il to preserUe
the Federal Union and the rights OF the States
unimpaired."
Yet IN the face OF these unequyocal declari
lions of the Chicago National Democratic Con
yention in favor Of preserving the unity of the
nation. the Commercial has the hardhood TO
state that that body were unwilling to Insist on
maintaining the national unity" We are as
tonished that paper claiming responsibility and
fairness should thus attempt. in the face of the
record. to wiliully misrepresent its political op
ponenis. But what else can be expected from
those who excuse and justify the usurpations and
infamous corruptions of the party In powerg
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-30

tE Every man who agrees with the following
sentiment, uttered on the floor Of the Connect
cut House of Representatives. by Rev Mr. Gil
bert, an abolition membe'. January Is 1864. will
vote for Lincoln:
For one. am not afraid to Say that had
rather lie down and die in my tracks to dav, than
see any restoration Of the Union a. il was
This reverend gentleman supports Mr Lincoln
because he Is opposed to the old Union and re
fuses to negotiate unless upon the basis OF the
abandonment of slavery" and il. of course, op
posed TO Mcclellan, who says The Union ! the
one condition of peace
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-30

IN Libby Prison a vote Wa taken Oh hearing
OF the nomination Of George b. Mcclellan
The patient soldiers now suffering IN LIBBY
Prison, because they cannot get exchanged
owing to Lincoln refusing unless negro soldiers
are made equal With white men, voted a. FOL.
lows
For Mcclellan ..........................3 67
For Lincoln. ..-...-................ ;
Thus the soldiers vote when not over.wed by
the Var Department
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-30
N hYt

\ drafted man from the Third Congressional
report. He lives is Monroe county. He was
cited TO appear At Columbus on the 10Th of DC
tobee. the day before the State election Would
1T have made particle Of difference whether he
appeared two days lsters What object in this
attempt to deprive free white men of the right of
sufragcI We understand that notifications to
appear Just before the election have been issued
various portions Of tie State Has the white
zen rights which shonld be respeetei2
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-30

- AZ amusing scene occurei IL Washing
ton City the other day The son o. leading
embalmer Pennsylvania avenue. lad OF six
years old, vas cheering Justify on tine pavement
for Mcclellan. inspired by the music OF a Demo
cratic band. His father. who busy with
corpse IA the back shop, hearing this unwOnted
CRY. rushed out foaming with rage. se.zed the
urchiu by the coat collar. boxed his cara. and
dragged him into the house, excliiming, IN
teach YOU to cheer that way. you brat, Do YOU
want to take the bread out OF your old fathers
mouthr"
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-30
Gen >herman.s Position

We shall every now and then refresh the mem
,ofies OF these >hoddies a u the sentiments of
Gen. SHERMAN Read the following:
1T Is unjust "a the brave soldiers aud volun-
teers who are fighting, a. those who compose
this almy do. to place them on a par with the
class of recruits tOegroes) YOU are after.
The negro is IN a transition state. aad = not
an eqagl OF ths Ehifs man
Now. it i for maintaining hat doctrine that
Democrats are denounced a. eoppetheli.. traitors
aud reoel sympathzers
is Gen. SHERMAN rebel sympaihaer. We
advise the shoihc- 70 ak Gen. Hoop that ques
ton.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-30
tfc saved Them

Ii Vas on the 3l,t Of August. l-62 that Mr
Lincoin's military director, Gen Halleck wrote
90 Geg. Mcclellan these words.
Il beg Of YOU 10 assist me in this crisis with
your ability and experience ! am entirely tired
out
Washington Citv and Abraham Lincoln were
both IN danger of being taken, and Ger McCel-
lsn saved them
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-30

FoR MCCLELLAN -EI Governor Washington
Hunt. James T Brady. Willard Fillmore. ROB
ert I Winthrop. Reverdy johnson. John V al
Buren,, Judge Daley, District Attorney Hall. and
Others. men OF ability. no, acting With the Dem
ocratic party for some time past are now out en-
Enthusiastically for Mcclellan and Pendleton.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-30
ciesr thetrack
Per E.uie Ma

GK~EHAL CAss-Tbe abolition psu.rs ~.
extensively circulated tue story that the yener,
Die General Cas- was dissatisfied With the ~,
csgo convention. aud opposed 10 Gen McClel
Ian. election A gentleman who eonver,ed eirb
General Cas- 1Ay ago informs u that
the above story i without foundation. snd that
the General advises everybody 10 vote for Ne
Clellsn. and 10 do all in their power 70 change
the standardization ~ Washington.