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AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY.- Mrk Toqju.-I was
born November 3Oth 1885. continue to live,
just the same
Thus narrow, confined and trivial, is the his
tory OF common human life that part of it,
at least which it is proper to thrust III the face
of the public And thus little aud in>igniti-
cant, i'll print, becomes this lite of mine, which
to me has always seemed So filled with vars
personal events and tremendous consequence. !
L could easily have made it longer, but nctt
without compromising myself
Perhaps no apology tor the brevity of this
account OF myself is necessary
And besides, why should | damage the ris-
ing prosperity Of the ALtihe
Surely the ALiine has never done me any
harm. From, the Ald"e for ApnL.
Save all your old newspapers and when you
get enough for your purpose, make a paste as
for putting on the wall. and lay them down one
by one, pasting them until your floor is cover
cred, then let it dry; then lay down anOthcrin
the same way. When again dry. get some
wallpaper of suitable color aud paste all
over it. When dry, go over /; with Nee
coat OF varnish, and you viii have nice GOV
ering for your floor, which will look as well as
Oil-cloth. This is Il cheap mrth"d uf covering
bedroom floors that are not much used
! w H WI, OUtNS' lIl IL " ~ IhIu NJ Udn
when he lived in your tour inquired busy.
! body of friend
! "T should think he wa. reulieI the gen.
t)eman, as maLy persons end avOrrd to pre-
vent his leaving and many of them. including
the sheriff officer, followed him some dis
tance
The Amherst Alumni ia Boston, at their re-
cent dinner, made themselves merry without
the aid of wine and, until the very end of the
feast, without cigars. Two vine glasses were
placed at each of the one hundred aud eight or
ten plates, but not one of them was used. One
alumnus said to another, shouM like glass
of wine, but it would not he in good taste
here.
Smyrna times., 1871-04-12

How to make time go fast-Use the spur of
the moment
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e ScuOOl ussirs ~ IHaAe s0uIu A,uSio
rect the impressions that ARE,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-03-31

ment, and have come so near to des-
troying the happiness of your child.
Every power of mine shall be eXerted
TO its utmost to relieve you, and all
the reward ask is the knowledge that
you and May do not despise me. Nay,
nay, no thanks. / deserve rather to be
scorned for the part / have acted
But have one favor to ask old friend.
Will you allow me to choose husband
for your daughter?'
"Tou have my full and free permis-
sion," replied Mr.. Warren, Smiling
through his tears.
"But / hope you will be more sue
cessful in your choice than 1 have
been.r
.sNeyer fear" said the Colonel, with
glance at May. Flinging open a
door that led to another apartment, he
called. "Now, my boyu' and Mark
Winchester sprang into the room.
"Behcld you future son-in-law," said
Col. Leighton; and ere the old man
could comprehend the scene, the young
couple knelt for his blessing. At q
motion from his friend he gave it will
lingly, and never was there happier
party.
Through the interposition of his
friend, Mr.. Warren was saved from
rnin, and his daughter made happy.
When May that morning asked for a
solution of the problem of Colonel
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-03-31
HUMO.S OF THE DAY.

When are soldiers like good fan
mel! When they don't shrink.
A good thing to bring the hair out
"a tomahawk.
Avoid debt-he that pays down
will never have to pay up.
Where women can obtain their
'rights'-the shoemakers. Their 1efts'
too.
Many man justly considers his
wife poetical when she is cerse to
HIM.
Why are birds melancholy i'm the
morningf Because their little bills
ere all over dew.
ldleness is hard work for those who
are used to it, and dull work for those
who are not.
AS we often hear of flying bricks
we ought not to be astonished at hear
ing chimney flue.
A school girls conundrum is:
What State is round on both ends
and high in the middle? Ohio"
Anna Story was recently married
to Robert Short. A vely pleasant way
OF making Story Short.
IL say, Jim, what mechanical work
did you do first 2" Why, cut teeth,
of course" replied the other Instantly,
A poor author is much like a worm
out printing press. He may strive
bard and use much ink, but he will
never make good impression.
Diseaze and pills, when they enter
q mans body, are like two LAWYERS
when they undertake tew settle hiz
affairs; they compromise the matter
by laying out the patient
Infantile conversation: Johnny
Now I'll be papa, going to fix the
furnace = Sallie-" Oh, yes. and III
be the nurse, and you must kiss me be-
hind the cellar door"
A remarkably hard drinker, who
was expiring, begged one of his friends
to bring him goblet of water, telling
him: "On our dcath-bed we must be
reconciled to our enemies"
An old sailor, passing a graveyard,
saw on one of the tomb stones, al
still live 1t was too much for Jack.
and shifting his quid, he said @Well,
I've heard said that there are cases in
which a man may lie, but if were
dead, I'd own it."
WANTED.-A boot for the foot of
the stairs, handkerchief for the nose
of pair of bellows, key to undo a
box on the ears, some water to wash
the face of the earth in, q hat to fit the
head of the class, table covers for the
railway timetables, a spectacle for the
eyes of potato. q stocking for leg
of mutton, and pair of legs for the
breaches Of promises.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-03-31

Leighton's knowledge of Mark, he re-
piled, ~ did not wait in the garden to
no purpose, little one.n And she un-
derstood that he had overheard her
conversation with her lover. Through
his influence Marks talent as an artist
became known to the world, and few
years afterwards he became a popular
painter and a wealthy man; and out
of gratitude to his benefactor he chris
tened his first born son Edwin Leigh
ton Winchester.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-03-31
Josh Billings on Whistiing.

hav spent great deal of searching,
and sum money, tew find out who was
the ftlst whistler, but up to now | am
just az much uncivilized on the subjekt
az / waz.
/ kan tell who played OH the fUlst Juice
harp, and who beat the fust ii upan,
and kEO the year that the harp NV q
thousand string waZ discovered in, but
when whissling waz an infant liz az
hard for me tew say az mi prayers in
10 dutch.
Whissling liz wind instrument and
IL did bi puckring up the mouth and
blowing through the hole.
If had boy who couldn't whissell,
i don't want tew be understood that i
should feel at liberty tew give the boy
up for lost, but would much rather he
would kno how tew whisselI fust rate
than kno how tew play seckond rate
game ov kards,
wouldn't force boy ov mine tew
whissen agin his natral inclinashun.
Wimmin, as kind, or in q lump,
are poor whisslers, don't kno how
found this out, but | am glad ov it,
good deal like Growing i'm hen.
Growing liz an unlady like thing in
| hen tew do.
hav often heard hens tri tew Gro,
but / never knu one tew do herself
justiss.
A rooster kan kro well, and hen
kan kluk well, and sa let each one of
them silk tew their trade.
Klucking liz just az necessary in this
wurld az growing, espeshily if it liz
well did.
But want it well understood that /
am the last man on reckord who would
refusea woman a chance tew whissell
| if she waZ certain she had right to
pucker for it.
never knu a good whistler but what
had a good constitushun. Whissling
is composed ov pucker and wind, and
these two accomplishments denote
vigor.
Some people alwus whissell WHARF
tbare IL danger-this they do to keep
the fraid out ov them. When waz
boy i always konsidered whissling the
next best thing to akandle to go down
cellar with in the mite time.
The best whisslers hav ever heard
hav been amung the negroes, make
this remark with the highest (respeck
to the accomplishments ov the whites, ]
hav heard south karoliny darkey
whissell so natral that a mocking-bird
would drop worm out ov his bill and
talk hack.
Idon't want any better evidence ov
the general honesty thare liz in a whis-
sell than the fact that thare aint moth
ing which dog will answer quicker
than the whissell ov his master and
dogs are az good judges ov honesty az
emmy kritter that live.
1t iz hard. work to phool dog once,
and 1t liz next impossible to phOol him
the second time.
amt afraid to trust emmy man for
small amount who is a good whistler.
wouldn't want to sell him farm
on credit for should expekt to have
to take the farm back awhile, and re-
move the mortgage miself.
You can't whissell mortgage oph
from farm.
A fust rate whistler iz like a midi
ding sized fiddler, good for nothing
else, and tho whissling may keep
man from Citing ragged.
Ineverk knu bee hunter but what
waz q good whistler and don't knO
ov emmy hssiness on the breast ov the
earth that will make q man so lazy
and useless, without actually killing
him, az hunting oees in the wilder
ness.
Hunting bees and writing second
rate verses are evidences Ov sum geni- |
US, but Gather of them will unfit man
for good square days work.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-03-31
BY Alfred =. Horsley.
POLLY.PANsY.

Pretty Polly Pansy
Hasn't any hair
Just a ruff of gold down
Fit for ducks to wear;
Merry, twinkling blue eyes.
NoseTet underneath,
And pair Of plump lips
Innocent of teeth!
Either side each soft check
A jolly little ear,
Painted like a conch-shell;
Isn't she dear?
Twice five fingers,
Ten tiny toes:
Polly's always counting.
SO of course she know.
If you take a tea-cup.:
Polly wants to drink;
If you write a letter,
What delicious ink.
Helps you read your paper.
News of half the town;
Holds il just as you do.
But ah! IFS upside down,
Polly, when she's sleepy,
Mems to rub her eyes.
Thumps her nose SO blindly.
Zen TO one she cries.
Middle. nodile. nnmpkin,
Pretty lids shut fast.
Ring the bells. and fire the guns.
Polls's off at last.
Pop her in her cradle,
Draw the curtains round.
Fists are good fer sucking.-
Don't we know the sound?
Oh my Polly Pansy,
Can il, can ii be,
That we ugly old folks
Once r.sembled thee?
-Posies for the Ch;tdfea.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-03-31

UNPAINTED HoUsES.---As we
through the country we see many dwell
ing houses that are left unpainted. There
are those who defend this practice, on
the ground of economy. declaring that
they can better afford to clapboard, or to
cover the whole outside of the house
anew, than be to the expense once i'm
three or four years to paint. We are
not among the number who take this
view, and if it were a good reason we
should most surely advise the painting
for looks sake. We would not always
paint white. with green blinds, as many
do, but would select some neutral tint
that would harmonize well with the
surroundings. We all admire the virtue
of neatness, and there is nothing that
gives so good an appearance to a build
ing as fresh coat OF paint. We would
say, better borrow the money ut ten per
cent, than let the buildings go unpaint-
ed
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-03-31

IIE SWEDISH Army IN PEACE-In
sweden, i'll time of peace, it is customary
to let out soldiers for civil labor, SO that
in the cities, especially the seaports, the
guard-housc is an office for letting out
men tor civil work of all kinds. III it is
desired to unload a ship rapidly, the
owner or captain sends to the guard
house tor the number of men he requires,
who are sent, and receive extra pay for
their work. \ merchant who has extra
copying to be done. sends to the guard-
house for men to do it. So when large
dinners or festivals take place, soldiers
who are recommended as walters are en-
gagged to assist as attendants. Cavalry
men are engaged as extra drivers, ana to
take care of horses. In this way three
fo1rths of the force are, in one way Or
another, engaged in miscellaneous SER
vices to their own satisfaction and profit,
as well as to that fthe State and private
EMPLOYERS
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-03-31

The various colored woods used in
making the celebrated Gobelin tapes
tries are arranged at the manufactory
according to their shades These shades
are twenty-eight thousand in number;
and as an example of the power and
delicacy of human eyesight, it is said
that when two of the approximate
shades are compared, the eye distingu-
ishes them with facility and perceiyes
the interval which separates them.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-03-31

SNAKES ANTIrATHY TO FIRE.-There
Is IN Brazil a very common poisonous
snake, the surcuru, respecting which the
inhabitants relate the following facts ::
They say that such is the antipatby of
this reptile to fire, that when flies are
made i'll the clearing away ofwoods, they
rush into it, scattering it with their tails
till it is extinguished, even becoming
half roasted in the attempt; and that
when an individual is passing at night
with torch, they pass and repass him,
lashlng him with their tails till he drops
it, and the snake is Immediately found
closely coiled round the extinguished
torch. The creates. enemy of this snake
Is an immense lizard, five or six feet long.
1t is said that when the snake succeeds in
effectlng bite, the lizard rushes into the
wood. eats some herb, and returns to tn
conflict, which almost invariably termi
mates in its favor,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-03-31

Gov. Reed, of Florida, has revoked
the appointments of seventeen justices
Of the peace in Duval county, and there
are 20 such officers at present.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-03-31

The reason why so few marriages
are happy ;s, because young ladies'
spend theirtime in making nets, not
in making cages.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-03-31

MANUFACTURE OF BUrToNs.-The first
manufacturer of buttons in this country
was Samuel Williston. While he was
dragging along as a country storekeeper
his eyes having failed him while study
ing for the ministry-bis wife bethouyht
her that she could cover by hand the
wooden buttons of the time, and thus
earn an honest penny. From this the
couple advanced in their ambition until
they had perfected machinery for cover
ing buttons; the first employed for the
purpose in this country. From this
sprung an immense factory. and then
others, until Samuel Williston made halt
the buttons of the world Ills factories
are still running at Easthampton. COIN
ing wealth for the proprietor, and known
to every dealer in buttons the world
over. lie is now between seventy and
eighty years of age; is worth five or six
millions, and has given S4000OO to East
hampton for sem nary and tor churches
S20O,OOO to South Haley Female Semi
nary, and 100000 to Amherst College,
besides lesser gifts.--ScientUic 1mericda.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-03-31

SAVING FOR OLD AcE.-No ouo d.
MES that ii is wise to make provi1iau
for old age, but we are not at all agreed
as to the kind of provision it Is the best
to lay in. Certainly we shall va
little money, for destitute old m b
indeed, q sorry sight; yes save ulcuey
by all means. But an old man Deeds
just that particular kind of strength
which young men are apt to waste
Many oolish young fellow will throw
away on holiday certain amount Of
nervous energy which he will never
feel the want of until he Is seventy,
and then how much he will want i'll It
is curious, but true, that q bottle Of
champagne at twenty will intensity the
rheumatism at the score. 1t Is fact
that everlasting the eyes at fourteen
may necessitate the aid of spectacles at
forty instead ofsixty. We advise our
young readers to be saving of health
for their old age, for the maxim holds
good in regard to health as to money
Waste not, want not.n 1t Is the
greatest mistake to suppose that viola
ton of the laws of health can escape
its penalty. Nature forgives no sin,
no error; she lets off the offender for
hfty years sometimes, but she catches
him at last, and infiicts the punish
ment Just when, just where, and just
how he feels it most. Save up for old
age, but save knowledge; save the re-
collection of good and noble deeds, in
nocent pleasures, and pure thoughts;
save friends; save love. Save rich
store of that kind of wealth which time
cannot diminish, nor death take away.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-03-31
TIN WARE.

Messrs. Treppard & Co. sell all kinds
of Tin, Plate, Copper, Bucket Covers,
Sheet Iron, &C., &c. Country Shops
will find it to their interest to pur-
chase from this house as they buy
from the importers and consequently
can sell at the lowest prices. TtSy
warrant all goods of the best quality
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-03-31

in that quarter OF mile there is still
chance of committing robbery. lie
determined still to make the attempt
and cuts across the wood with such
rapid strides that he reached the
farmers gate just as the gig drives
up to it.
swell, thank you, farmer,' says the
midshipman, as he prepares to get
down.
Il wish you goodnight, gentlemen"
SAYS the man, when he passes.
Good night, FRIEND the farmer re-
plies.'T say, my boy it's dark night
enough but l have mind to drive
you on the rest OF this parsonage and
hear the long tale of yours about the
sea serpent"
The little wheels 60 on again. They
pass the man and he stands ttill in
the road to listen till the sound dies
away. Then he filings his stake into
the hedge, and goes back again. His
evil purposes have all been frustrated
the thoughtless boy has bafilcd Kim
at every step.
And now the little midshipman is
at home the joyful meeting has taken
place and when they have all admir-
ed his growth, and decided whom he
is like, and measured his height on
the window frame, and seen him eat
bis supper, they begin TO question
him about his adventures, more for
the pleasure of hearing him talk than
any curiosity.
Adventures - says the boy, seated
between father and mother OF. the
sofa. "Why, ma, did write you an
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-03-31

Treppard & Co., keep for sale all
kinds of Farming Tools, such as Hoes,
Chains, Lines, Cradles, Cotton Scrap
ers, Rakes, Snothes, &c. Sold whole
sale and retail at bottom prices. Don't
forget their numbers No. 10 and q
North College Street, Nashville,
Tenn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-05-20
BLACKBERRIES.

After our serious reflections on
the enormous taxation to which we
are subjected, after reviewingi in de,
tail, tho miscries of Radical rule,
our thoughts involuntarily revert
to-blackberries, next 10 water, the
freest and most untaxable product
of an age of taxes. They Il be
had for the picking there is no EN-
barge on the sale, Or gathering OF
this freegrowing and delicious fruit
it is meat, drink, pies and buildings
and something else--it is blackbOr
ries and cream. Now, flour reGdOrl
have never INDUCED in this exquis
ite dish, let them try it for supper
Select the ripest, largest berries
free from bruises, put them in /
dish and CRATE sufficient lump sugar
over them to make just swee'
enough, leaving 3 little Sub.acic
taste let them stand in q cool plact
for . few hours then battle them il
fresh cream, and eat them with on'
of Ben Buffers favoritc household
articles, and you will have a disl
healtlitul, refreshing and exquisite
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-05-20
WINE OF LIFE.

The great Blood Purifier and Delicious
Drink, Warmers Vinum Vita, or MinO
Of Life, Is free from any poisonous drugs
or impurities, being prepared for those
who require a stimulant. Its asplendid
appetizer and tonic, and the finest thing
in the world for purifoing the blood. Ii
is the most pleasant and delicious article
ever offered to the public. far superior to
brandy, whiskey, wine, bittcr., or any
other article, 1t is more healthy. and
cheaper. Both male aud female, Young
or old, nj take the Wine of Life, II is,
in fact, Il life p~rcServer. Those who wish
to enjoy good health and u free How of
lively spirits, will do we'll to tako the
Wine eff Lite. 1t is diHereut from ans
thing ever before in use, 81.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-05-20

CRY OF Put ApELPHIA.
Sworn and subscribed as above before me this 2th day of April 1871,
Al. RUTHERFORD, Notary Publ
TREASURY OE THE UNITED STATES,
WASHLNGfON, NJ.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-05-20
An E~Scapade.

Our now jail is one Of the best in.
situations for its inmates, on record
Another prisoner, Eskridge, con
fined for the killing Of Brantly, al
Shuqualak, had filed his chain, and
while the jailOr VAS bringing sup
per for him last Monday night, h'
made his escape and eIuded pursuit
There was some COLLISION with
outside parties, as the prisoner haC
been furnished with q chisel anc
file which he left in the prison.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-05-20
Cough MO MORE

Warmers Cough Balsam is healing, so(t-
ening and expectorating. The cNtraordi-
nary power it possesses in Immediately
relieving and eventually curing the most
obstinate eases Of Coughs, Gods, Sore
Throat, Bronchitis, lniuenza, tAatarrh,
Hoarscncss, Asthma and Consumption is
almost incredible. So prompt is the re-
lief and certain its effects in all the above
cases, or any affection Of the throat and
lungs, that thousands Of physicians are
daily prescribing it, and one and all say
that it is the moSt healing and cxrertora-
ting medicine known. Une dose always
affords relief and IN most cases one bottle
effects a cure. 1t rs your own fault ifvou
still cough and suffer. The Balsam will
cure.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-05-20

BSrThe Macon (Miss.) Beacon is
soon to be enlarged. W. hope its
Qrep"id) subscription list will fol-
low suit. The Beacon is q good
paper, and we'll deserves u generous
supPort.-Mobile Tribune.
We like to hear such - paper as
the Tribune talk to our subscribers
and non-subScribcrs also.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-05-20
Emn,
AAAAAAAoAA6"6 WV'

Warmers EmRenegegas Is the only ar-
tic4o known u care the whites, tit viii
cure in every cOsc.) where il tho family
in which this important medicine Is moi
wanted MotharA this is the gnlatest
blessing ever offered. yqu, aud YOU should
Immediately procure ii. II Is also a SURE
cure foE MI Female Irregularities, and
may DE- depended ulon IN every case
where the monthly tiow his been oh
structed thrubsh cold or disease,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-05-20

~ Mr.. Gregory billiard is excl,
aing housekeopers about Nudge's
celebrated Washing Machine. We
do not propose to say more than a
word about it and that is, SO and
see and you will be convinced, try
il and you will be satisfied. lie has
made but q few and they are al
ready making capital for him, and
be does not intend to so from
Noxubec or Winston for testimo
mails.
AR. DLLARD-
Sir: think I have pretty thoroughly
4ried tho washing Machine received from
YOU and believe It to be tne best in use, NJ
4ruuble to manage, no tearing of clothes, NJ
Breaking of buttons. ! have in two hour
Aand five minutes washed aud hung OH
ainty-thrse garments, better done than b.
hand. LAVlNIA bALLAED'
Macon, Miss, May 10, II.
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Macon, Miss, May 10, 7

Eskridgs the escaped prisoner,
| WI s SO confident of releasing him
sell, that he wrote a letter and left
lit in prison, u~isposing of his per.
sonal property to various parties
The GOODNESS of the whole proceed
ing was worthy Of finished adept
in criminal j%lTitprvdence.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-05-20
PHOTOGRAPH CALLER
J. GQRFF,-ArtiSt.

Ne2t to TdrraSt 4 Hunters &arc,
Tile public are respectfully in.
: vited TO visit his gallery, and
see for themselves his specimens.
lie warrants to please, and the
beautiful finish OI familiar faces
insures his sucsSsx& His different
styles are y nshr"tyIs, Phs+ograph
and Ferrcotype. lie will also
copy and renew old pictures. AS
be will be here only q short t;Nac
persons desiring pictures EG.d bet.
ter call som.