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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-03-11
Commissioners Sale.

pY virtue of a decree rendered hy the
- Chancery Court of Noxubee cSupty.
state OF Mississippi, at the january term
u ISL, IN the case ofSimeon Orr VS.,
w. b. lowry, the rn~dersignen as speciaf
commissioner appointed in said case, will
proceed to sell, in front Of the Court
house door ln,uhe town of Macon at public
oute:y for cash to the highest bidder. on
the..2Oth day of March, A. d., 1871, the
following described lands, lying and being
IN the county OF Noxubee aud State Of
mississippi, to-wit: Lot twelve Q2) and
ing west half twenty (20) and twcnty-one
III IN section o. The South half OF
lots five and six (5& g. all of lots nine,
eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, siNteen,
seventeen, eighteen, ~nineteeny twenty,
twenty enc, twenty-five, twenty-thrce and
twenty-four, q, IL, u, IS, IL 1G, II, IS,
~ 20, q, %, 20 Il 2f) all in section four
r. and lots fifteen, sixteen, seventeen.
eighteen, twenty-three and twonty-four
40, IL, II, IS, 90 and "a in section i've
70 all IN township sixteen, range sixteen,
10 east, or SO much thereof as may be
sufficient to satisfy the AMOUNT Of said
decree.
Titles believed to be good, but, acting
Commissioner, | shall only convey to The
purchaser such title as | may lawfully
convey under said decree. Sale within
hours.
GRIFFIN ROBERTS,
Feb1S, 1871-5t Commissioner.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-03-11

We are indebted to Mr.. 7. ].
White, the honorable member
from Noxubce, for all the official
pamphlets published hg the leg
stature Of Mississippi. Mr.. White
IS one of those sensible, practical
members who has advocated with
such earnestness and zeal the i'm
position of restrictions upon the
great railway magnates Of Missis-
.sippi who would control at will
the commerce Of that State what
ever Che losses to thu people,
Memphis Appeal.
This is a good joke on tho
WsIteso this county. The APP
peal should b. better posted III the
anteeedenta Gifts correspondents
and their present status. T. j.
White, negro, is not a representa-
tive Of any portion Of our popula-
ton, white or black. lie is a car
pet-bagger from Tennessee, has
been sucking the public pap since
his advent here and is now a lob
BY mcmbeF at Jackson.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-03-11

MeSSrS. Eds.-It is made The
duty Of the assessor annually to
assess W property, both real and
personal, begining the first OF
January and closing the Bird Mon
day in May. The taxpayers are
therefore requested to make out
their list of property in the fol-
lowing order:
M of Cnftla-Vnlnn of snmn
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-03-11
A&r1CU1tuTa1
lMPLEME NTS.

The Undersigned would respectfully in
form the citizens of Noxubee county that
he has opened a
Branch House at Aberdeen, Miss,
where he keeps on hand the latest i'm
proved Agricultural Implements and La
Dor Saving Machines in use. Among his
stock will be found the celebrated Misha-
waka and Moline Steel Plows, warranted
to in the black lands; the Uric
Plow; the Empire Plow; the Dixie (Rich-
mond, Va, Cast Pillow, that mover chokes;
Nprfee's snbsoil P!ow; Woods Reaper 4
mower; Garden Cultlvators; Corn eant-
ers; Dowlaw and "King Cation" Plant
ers Riding and walking cultiRators; steam
Engines 4; Corn and wheat Mills; wheat
Fans; cora shelters; Post Hble Diggers;
Hay and Fodder c%uttera; Dubois cotton
Gins; Threshing Machines; older mills
the unriyallcd
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-03-11
Church Dl .tl0ry.

| Service at the Pno.byterrtn church 4tl
|Sah fc,cymoltb Rev, Jos. Bard
Nl Pastor.
ta1Mp Lien 'orsaIn 1T this Office.
RI rnuine Scot. AT
JONES 6FRENCH'S
4
hrlll at Yates \ liprpbey's before
5 too late anu get Lailrs,ifs fresh
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-03-11

EgKIsus a b.. Juo received
|tn Early Rae and Goodrich Potatoes,
nnvcisrd by n . be tho finest for
planting IN our soil
A,o Onions and Choice eating Potatoes.
" Cali early or = lin mss a chance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-03-11

We would inform our citizens
that the Free Schools under the
new law are no'v in operation.
The School for Boys, under the
superintendent of Mr.. Simonds,
an able and excellent teacher is
1ready full to Overlooking. The
Girls School has been assigned to
Mrs. Poindextcr, who is too well
'inown here to need any praise
from as This Department is
carried on al the Calhoun Insti-
The School commissioners
have performed their duty admir-
sith a view, to an economi-
position Of the fund, and the
efficient education of Dur children.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-03-11

but Il practice "eF.
friends taxing Assessment.
ticc, and
= N the -oOcr Op- MeSrS. Eis.-It is made tbC
-. hi reaecth how duty Of the assessor annually t
= injured by assess " property, both real and
i. III, y weuld be personal, begining the first o.
ID see that the January and closing the Bird Mon
As PAPER gets day in May. The taxpayers are
nave everybody therefore requested to make Out
DuJ the tree rea, their list 0 fproperty in the fol
,pcile il with their loving order:
. iniure us and No. of Cattle-Value of same.
We hopel q Horses
com lnts. Mules
" Sheep /"
q. 30 Tie. . Swine q
/" Carriages and vehicles
VI nphis, Tenn Of every description and value Of
"dnt OF TINS de- same.
visit to our Amt Of capital employed in
5d from him merchandise.
a &n0, of Liver Amt Of capital employed in
.'urer Of the manufacturing.
at trrnirg out Moneys and credits.
cg.p OF 1911 OF Household furniture over $500.
hat great pains Stock or share in any corpora
sae present high ton or company.
Valne of professional instru-
ro@ Tie has been ments.
.at. 4l0rd reliaOir Amt Ofperscnal property not
or'd 1t Z sale otherwise enumerated, on each
q. r''ofshe three male adult between the ages Of
sCnb will a Il and IS years.
'e s'rug ordis wv. p. SIMPSON,
a"'lAe Mcssrs' Assessor.
.'' %o. Atsa'a The Assessor is at present en-
gagged in his work, and there is
but little time to complete the
herif has .ssossmc,,t
] Jos. Moore 90
s. ld- The Queen Sisters have given
, our citizens two or three very
'" pleasant entertainments. Pos
JUL received scssing only a moderate dog, ee of
doafncl Potatoes musical or histrionic talent, these
= DC tho finest for ~cstlmable ladies' still possess, in
TO- 4n, an eminent degree the art Of
NM ons acbnncc pleasing, Their exhibitions are
agreeably varied by the Chinese
'"'"'' Pastiincs, and the inimitable Har-
y.rrnp church an ny Farmer with his "magic flute"
b Eev' Jos. Bard though we think the magic is in
.. the performer, not tho instru-
sadie 1t ti5 Office ment. We commend this troupe
as one Of the very best in the
; Nf'ENOHS Country.
Mprpbey's before And Mr.. Joseph, who is now a
|"'aF''as iFesh citizen Of our town and qaitc an
,.,ot, accession to its musical talent, won
80 new laurels on the violin.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-03-11

The Assessor is at present en-
gagged in his work, and there is
but little time to complete the
assessment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-03-11

CHURCA BENEFIT.

The Queen Sisters and Troupe
have generously offered to per.
form to night, Saturday, for the
benefit of the Episcopal Church
The Programme will be Musical
and Dramatic, and in addition to
being highly entertained, our citi-
IONS will have an opportunity OF
contributing to most worthy OBJ
jet.
Good order will Be preserved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-09
BETTER AND CHEAPER
THAN ANY OTHER
BOOTS OR SHOES
THOSE FASTENED WITH
CABLE SCREW WIRE.

BETTER-Becauset they are more Pliable, more
Comfortable, are Waterproof, and are warranted
not to Rip or Cape.
Observation-Disclosures while their first cost is not
in excess of sewed or pegged work of like grade,
their Durability is far greater they preserve their
Shape much better and the metallic fastening in.
sures more Equal Wear
Equally applicable to light and heavy work.
The immense demand having called forth imita-
tons, consumers should be sure that every boot or
shoe bears the Patent Stamp.
Sold by Dealers Everywhere.
sep30-spn teod6w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-09

The present system of making appointments
OF postmasteas will undergo as thorough an
examination by the Civil Service Commission
as other official appointments. The Postmas-
ter-General is of the opinion that this branch
of Government service does not present
features in making appointments which Are
liable to abuse, but, as efforts in the direction
of renodeling our civil service are now maxi
ing, he thinks it entirely proper to give free
consideration to the question respecting the
propriety of making the applicants for promi-
nent postmasterships subject to some examin-
alton as a test of their qualifications for those
positions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-09

In a recent speech at Eau Clare, Wis, ex-
Senator Doolittle boosted that as many DEM
ocrats went to the war from Wisconsin as
republicans, whereupon the Milwaukee Senti-
mel remarks
.sIf what is said is true, they had mighty
funny way Of showing it. For instance, a,
the election in 1868, the Old Brigade gave
GA votes for the republican ticket and only
8 for the democratic ticket. The vote of other
Wisconsin regiments showed similar result.
Doubtless, q good many democrats did tai a
haad in the late 'unplessantness, but they
didn't fight init Sigel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-09
The Confessions OF an Invalid.

fuDiished as q warning and for the benefit OF
young men and others, who suffer from Nervous
Depliity, &c, supplying THE MEANS OF sELF-CURE.
Wrltten ny one who cured himself, and sent free
on receiving postpaid directed envelope.
mayhem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-09

The question of transferring the Indian Bu-
reau to the War Department will again be ag-
itated at the next session of Congress. The
Secretary of War, although satisfied that the
matter will be subject for the President and
Cabinet to consider before the assembling of
Congress has not yet decided whether he will
allude at length to the proposition in his an
nual report to Congress. The President, al
though formerly in favor of transferring the
Bureau to the War Department, is now, it is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-09

The statement made in some of the news
papers relative to the alleged nyalidity of
patents issded from the United States Patent
Office, during the year and half following
the Sth of July, 1870, seems to have been en-
tlrely incorrect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-09

A Communist woman was sentenced to be
shot in Paris, and stationed against the wall
for execution. just as the soldiers were about
to fire, she raised her hand with the words,
I" I'm Instant" The soldiers paused. The
woman had on a good outer garment; this she
took of, and seeing woman in the crowd in
rags, went up to her and said ''Take this it
is a pity to spoil good Clothes" Then she re-
turned to her place and was shot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-09

understood, opposed to any change, being sat-
isfed that the policy marked out by Inn is
the right one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-09

A MormonIetter from Beaver, under date of
Oct 81, says ''Brother Brigham arrived here
this morning, and after rest of about five
hours left for Saint George on the southern
border of the territory. He was escorted by
twelve mounted men of the Nauvoo Legion
| am told" says the writer, ''that he has bid
den a final adieu to Salt Lake City. This
movement of Brother Brigham is greatly agi-
tating the minds of the people hereabout"
The Tribune says: 1t may at last be defn-
itely announced that Gov. Fish has resigned
the portfolio of Secretary of State, that his
successor has been determined upon, and that
the change is now expected by the President
to take place soon. Gov. Fish purposes to
reside this winter in New York. His success
or is to be gentleman hitherto without large
experience in national politics who has lately
taken public occasion, contrary to some pre-
vious expression of opinion, to announce him
self in favor of the re nomination of General
Grant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-09
ON MARRIAGE.

Happy Relief for Y Dung Men from the effects
of Errors and Abuses in early life. Manhood re-
stored. Nervous debility cured. Impediments to
Marriage removed New method of treatment.
New and remarkable remedies. Books and Circu-
lars sent free, in sealed envelopes,
Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION, No. 2, South
Ninth St. Philadelphia, Pa. sep3-t3m
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-06-09

Perhaps no one medi-
cine is 80 universally
required by every
body as a cathartic,
nor was ever any be-
fore so universally
adopted into use, in
every country and
among all classes, as
this mild but efficient
purgative Pm. The
obvious reason is,
that itis q more reliae
AIA and fnr w,nAra 80,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-06-09

New York Morais.-The New York cor
respondent of the Springfield Republican, draws
anything but pleasant picture of the morals of
Firh-avenue Society. He says: "I lately had
an interview with one Of our ablest New York
surgeons, who has a large family practice
among our best class Of people, and was aston
ished to hear the bad account he gave Of the
physical and moral condition of the latter lie
is no alarnist, but man rather disposed to look
on the bright side Of thingS yet his statements
are far from consoling in respect IT, the increase
ufweath and luxury among our people and the
social vices they have stimulated II not pro-
duced. The worst OF these vices is intcmper-
ance, which, since the war, has Increased to a
| fearful amount. Everywhere, my medical In
fIrmai said he met with proofs Of the extent in @
which the use of stimulants is carried. He was
6f the opinion that ninety-five out Of a hundred
men drink either moderately or to excess, while
among woman the habit is becoming Common.
| lie SAYS he is constantly called to treat diseases
resulting from the use Of stimulants, including
deliTium tremens, appop'exy, Brigbts disease.
etc. The prevalence of abortion among the upper
classes is another sign of the times. II is prac'
iced everywhere, except among Roman CathO-
lies, as that church threatens all persons who
allow il with the pains of purgatory. "There
seems to he universal opinion" said my in
formant, that under certain time, to commi
abortion is not wrong and physicians are con
staniy urged to find relief" The cause Of the
wide extent Of this evil is a disnclinaon t
have the trouble Of bearing or raising children
and the only remedy for it is for the clergy O
other authorized agents to denOunce its inmor
talitv. This the Protestant clergy have not al
yet done, but their sqeamishness must be over
come or we shall never succeed in checking thi:
growing sin.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-06-09

Restoration of Sisht.-The numerous
fIiends Of that worthy and patriotic veteran com
mander OF the Lakes, Capt. DAVID WILKINSON
will be gratifed to learn that, un Ter the bles-
sing of Providence, the operation he has under.
gone for the removal of a cataract, has proved
eminently successful. His blindness has been
removed so that lie can read as wellas In former
days. We copy with much pleasure the follow.
ing item in relation thereto from a Cleveland
paper;
"Mr. Wilkinson went on Lake Erie as a sail
or, in 1919, and took command of vessel, as
Captain, in 1917, aud remained on the lakes in
that capacity until 1852. He is now the oldest
lake captain living, except Capt. Levi johnson
of Cleyeland.
In the 80 years that Mr.. Wilkinson command
ed a vessel he never lost one nor met with any
serious accident. and became the most expert
enced and popular captain on the lakes; but his
eye-sight became so impaired that he was forced
to leave the lakes.
In 1861 Mn. Wilkinson became entirely blind
from the effects of cataract, and remained so un-
til 1885, when he had an operation performed on
one eve. but his oversight was only slightly re-
stored Just so he could see sufficiently To walk
around, but could not distinguish one person
from another. About three weeks ago he went
to Cincinnati and had one eve operated on by
Prof Williams. of Cincinnati. He is now al
home with his sight perfectly restored, and can
now see to read the finest print.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-06-09

While gazing on the scene that night
How mauv hearts like mine
Were turning to secret place
Some sad, yet sacred shrine.
How many tears fell thick and fast,
Again the scene TO view,
When word and GESTURE, open laid,
The gushing wound anew.
Oh when the light and careless tone
Fell grating on my ear,
wondered, "have you seen them fall,
The ones you held so dearH
Deep, dark and cruel, maddening spell,
! crushed the bitter cry
Back from my lips, aud only prayed
For strength, my work to try.
While sitting there one manly face,
i saw was overcast
oh how | longed to whisper low,
"I,ook up, the dangers past"
felt his warm haud clasp my own,
In convulsivo way,
That told me more, with his sad face,
Than lips could ever say.
All yes, his feet have found tho path,
And though 1t was so dark,
A gentle form was lent by Heaven,
His upward course 10 mark.
His trembling voice spoke not the words
Aud yet read them there,
"To every one who loves strong drink
l whisper, now beware"
All who like him among tho throng
That gathered there to see,
Can feel and know the hand of God
Gave them the golden key,
That opens wide the pearly gate,
Into the city bright.
Who, who will enter into rest,
And leave the clouds Of night.
God, pity those, who love too we'll
The sparkling, laughing boHl;
Alas the tempter ready stands,
To blot the pure white soul.
While gazing on the scene that night,
How many hearts like mine,
Were turning to secret place
Some sad, yet sacred sLrine.
June, 1871.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-06-09
Honor to whom Honor is Due.

A wrter in the WauseOn Republican, who evil
IDENTIFY appreciates au honest man, in speaking
of "the last term of Court in Otokee," pays
the following just tribute to Judge A. s. LATTY;
"As long as the excellent man who now pre-
sides continues to preside in our Common Pleas
Court, our people have a sure guaranty of a
thorough, able and impartial administration OF
Justice. We doubt wheather a more worthy
man ever sat upnn the bench of any Courts in
our State. His knowledge of the law is mas
terlv and profound. His power of memory is
most extraordinary. He seems to have read
everything useful that has ever been published,
and to have it ever fresh in memory, ready to
be used when occasion demands. In the al
most infinite number of difficult points arising
in the many different cases coming before him
he seems never To be taken by surprise, but
always to comprehend, as by intuition, the very
point involved aud will at once cite authorities,
with an ac euracy aud per.inency, equalled by
no man we ever saw. Added to this he is one
of Gods noblest works-an honest man. Almost
forty years ago, when a mere boy, we read IN
our spelling book that "a Judge should be a
good man. No other kind Of men should ever
enjoy the honor or WELD the vast power Of a
Judge. A venal trickster ON the bench is as
unfit and loathsome in the sight of God and
good men, as a libertine in the pulpit"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-06-09

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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-06-09
wbat prcnks Down Young Men.-I

What Breaks Down Young Men.-It
! is commonly received notion that hard study is
the unhealthy element of college life. But from
tables Of the mortality of Harvard University.
collected by Professor Pierce, from the last tr-
ennal catalogue, it's clearly demonstrated that
the excess of death for the first ten years after
graduation is found in that portion of each class
of inferior scholarship. Every one who has
seen the curriculum known that where Eschy-
lus and political economy injurs one, late hours
and rum punches use up dozen; and that tie
two little fingers are heavier than the lion Of
| Euclid.
| Dissipation is a sure destroyer, and every
Young man who follows it is, as the early flow
err exposed to untimely frost. Those who have
been inveiged in the path Of vice are named
Legion. few hours sleep each night, high
living, and plenty of 'smashes,' make war up
on every function of the body The brain, the
heart. the lungs, the liver, the spine the limb s
the bones, the flesh every part and faculty are
over,asked and weakeAed by the terrific ener-
gy of passion lnosened from.restraint, until like
dilapilated mansions, the "earthly house OF this
tabernacle" falls into ruincus decay. FAST
young man, right aboHt.-En.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-06-09

Opposition TO the Drama. -RoDERr
CoLLYER tells us, and we are pleased to quote
such men as authority, that he regards the op,
tion to means of grace, and that "the church
was the nursing mother Of the drama and she
shows neither wisdom nor humanity in casting
out her own foster child to the tender mercies OF
the wicked" The greatest opposition to con-
tend against, however, in this and similar places
in size, where the drama is produced by anna
teurs, arises from those who fear the moral re-
suits that are likely to follow. The Good Tenn.
plars ofthis place recently prepared the Drunk
ards Warming" to be prod uced to a public au-
diShce, but were compelled to abandon it, moi
being able to secure public hall for that pur-
pose.