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Weinbcrssr's SfJublGoen,

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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1871-05-19
Ieae An,cigcn .
4rtbcs1d-4Oanrr

rmpiotcu uon Dem m,el,iutiden Eafuldten inaTGn.-
btltcu eer Rtecr II. (. ~. 6hr udtete dustuRt tir
man uucrc yompbctc. gu pu1cH bel aucu STogu.
ltCR. iidat q. Scdm, @gueralzAaeut.
(VldTl}O, ,3yltrD SbdTtees uRb RcabfT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-09
ORGANIC WEAkN ESS.

Immediately cured and Full Vigor Hc9t9reI.,
This distressing AHection-which renders III
penalty paid by the victims OF improper indulg
encics. Young persons arc too apt to comm!
cxccsscs from not being aware Of the dreadful
consequences that may eMsue. Now, who tina tina!
understands the subject will pretend to deny THAI
the naturul powers are los, sooner by those fall
ing Ing into into improper in habits than by the prudent?
Besides being deprived otthe pleasure Of nesthy
offspring, the most serious and Destructive synp-
toms Of both body and mind arise. The system,
becomes deranget, The Physical and Mcnta:
Functions weakened l.ossoi Procreativc Power,
Nervous Irri,"biii,y, Dyspepsis. Pslpita,Ion1 o.
the Heart, Indigestion, Constitutions! Denilt!
and Wasting OF Tho Frame" Cough. Consumption
Decay and Death.
\ CURE WARRANTED IN TWO DAYS
Relief in Six Hours No Mercury
Persons ruined by Ignorant, Trilling Pretender:s
and their Deadly Poison. should apply !mmcdI-
or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-09

+. s. Allpart, late clerk of Barclay, Braeot 4
60, Buffalo, \, T., charged. with elnbezzllIn
$4,000 OF his employers money, and abscond-
ing to Canada, was arrested at Suspension
Bridge yesterday and brought to Buffalo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-09
DIR. JOHNSTON

Member Of the Royal Colegeof Surgery Of Lon.
don, Graduate OF one Of the most eminent Cot
cges in the United States, and the greater par
of whose life has been spent in the hospitalso'
London, Paris, Philadelphia and elsewhere has
effected some Of the most astonishing cures thnt
were ever known; many troubled with rlngingln
the head and ears when asleep, great nervousness,
being alarmed ut sudden sounds bashfulnes;,
with frequent bushing, attended sometimes with
dcrangcnrnt Of mind, were cured immediately
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-09
DHILIP PARK,
-
HTFLDLN'G .H.47'ERf.7L.

!. ~ kAII5 II. -. MALLS. Il. /. rE:tKE.
MES W. + ALLS. SON * co. ,
y Isl King o.. Aleya;. VI: ,.
Dealers in HARDWARE, CUTLERY:
Carpenters Tcois, Durrs. Sash, Blinds, Door
ard Windcn' Fri.rc,, Brackets, Mou!dngs;
Bolustc-s, of different patterns, and Newell
Glass. double and single thick, Of all siZes.-
Paints, Oil, Va7ni,llc-, Paint and White, Wash
Brushes, Lc7; L. Pure White Lead, and other
brands OF tue quality. Putty, Turpentinc snd
Machine Oil. Also. Lime, Of superior quality,
Roofing, &c. y large stock Of Pughs criehra-
ted Car Auger:. and other articles found i'll first
class Builders Furnishing establishments.
All orders for Lumber, Brick and all kinds
Of Building Material promptly attended, 70.
Terms cush. feb lit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-09
DIR. SIMMONS
liver REGULATOR,

a preparation of roots and herbs, WARRANTED to
be strictly vegetable and can DO Il" ':pufy 70
any
it has been used by hundreds, and known 10:
tho last 40 years rs one of the most relihbse Ct,
fcacious ard harmless preparations ever offered
to the suffering. lftakc! regularly and porsis-
tcutiy il i; sure TO cure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-09
DRUGS .A.N.D CHEMICALS.

= The symptoms Of Liver
Complaint are uneasiness
and pain il the side. Some
timca the pain. ia in the
shoulder, and Is mistaken
for rheumatism. The stom-
ach is effected with loss OF
appetite and sickness, bowels
in general costivc,, some
ctimes alternating with lax
d with pain, and dull, heavy
sensation, considerable loss
cf memory, accompanied
with painful :cnsation OF hav-
ing left uEdone something
which ought to have been
done. Often complaining OF
weakness, debility and low
&;spicits. Sometimes many or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-09

., ------s sDysrepsia. headache, lau11-
: dice costivcness, sick head
ache, chronic diarrh0a, af-
iections ofthc bladder, camp
HsSs' u aaof' dysentery, affections Of the
Kidneys fever, nervousness,
chill5, diseases Of the slan,
a-------si sirapurity Of the blood, mel
ancho!y, or depression OF spirits, heartburn, co!ic,
or pains in the bowels pain in the head fever
and ngue, dropsy, boils pain in the back, &c.
PREPARED cniy by J. H. ZEILIN Il CO.,
Druggists, Macon, Georgia.
Price 81. by mail 81 25 For sale BY
ianlG-ly r. 5, LEADBEATER s BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-09
MARRIAGE.

Married persons, O. Ioung Aen, con.empla.,
ing marriage, aware cf Physical WcaEne:'
Loss Of Procrcativo Powcr-lnpotencv,l Ner-
ness, Nervous Debility, any other Diaqual'
ticuton, speedily relieved
He who places himself under the cAsa OF Or )
may religiously conldc in his honor A. gentle
man, and confidently rely upon hi skill! "a a
OlVsiciuu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-09
YOUNG ME-;.

Solitary Vice and dreadful and destructive
habits which annually sweep to, an untimely
grave thousands of young men OF the. most e1-
allied talents and brilliant intellect, who might
the thunders Of eloqusnce,. or walked to eZtacy
the living Tyre, may Gull with full confidence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-09
III =

the above symptoms attend the disease, aad at 9
generally tho organ mrst Involved. Cure tho
Liver will!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-09
FER.S.JSHIN'G G0DDS.

E"ER.NISHE.NI' G10DS.
Spring Sale. 1871 Spring Sale.
II A BLE z BROS,
F4sAlNE7)A, II. e.
Fine Clothing Tor Gentlemen
and Boys.
An ENTIRELY NEW STOCK.
Be far the largest and most Va
sied and the most elegantly
made up, in new and stylish
modes handsomely trimmed
and we'll sewed-colora from the
g-urcst to the gayest, to suit al
tastes, for huys of eight or mri'
2teighty,
WHICH WILL BE DISPOSED OF BY y
LIVELY AND QUICK SALE.
To insrro thi: We have Dut the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-09
.UEDICIL.
Baltimore Lock Hospital.
DIR. JOHNSTON,

Physician Of this celebrated institution, mas osh,
Efftctuai Remedy in the world for all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-09
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE..

Dr. j. addresses all those vino nave injured
themselves by improper indulgence and soiltar,
habits which ruin both body and mind, uniting
them for either business, study, society or mar
riugc.
These arc some Of the sad and melancholy cf-
fects produced by the early habits of.youth, viz:
Weakness Of the Buck and Limbs, Pains il the
Head, Dimnc:s Of Sight, Lossof Muscular Power
Palpitalion of tho ucart Dyspepsia, Nervous
Irritubilty, Derangemcnt OF the Digestive Func-
tions, General Debility, Symptoms Of Consunp-
ton, sc.
MESTALLr.-1'he fearful effects on the mind
arc much to be dreaded. Loss Of Memory, Con-
fusion OF Ideas, Depression Of Spirits Evil Fore
bodings Aversion to Society, Self Distrust, Love
of Solitude, Timidity DC, are some of the cri4t
produced.
Thousands Of persons OF all ages can now judge
what is the cause of their declining health losing
their vigor, becoming weak, pale, nervous and
emacia,rd, having singular appearance about
the eyes. cough and symptoms OF Consumption
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-09

DISEASES OF IMPRUDENCE.
Weakness of the Back or Limbs Structures,
tary nrsciGa pseharges D 5s impoteney General Dsby
Nervousness, Dyspdpeia Lunguor, Low Spirits
Confusion Of ideas, Palpitation Of the. Heart
Timditr, Trembling, Dniness ofSight, or Gid
diness, Disease of the Head, Throat Nose or o.
Skin. Affections Of the Liver, Lungs, Stomacn
from Solitary Habits Of South-seeret, and Soi:
the songs m of tho Syrens to tho Mariners of Ulys-
scs, blighting their most brilliant hopes OF sa-
tcipations. &c r., --.... ..f-. H.. -..,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-09
YOUNG MEN

Who have injured themselves by 4 certain prac
ticc, already described, habit Frequently learn
cd from evil companions Or ut school, the effect;
of which are nightly felt, even when asleep, ana
if not cured, renders marriage impossible, and
destroys both mind and body, should apply i'm
mcdiately.
What tn pity that young man, the h"p!e,ot
his country, tie pride of his parents, should bc
snarchcd from all prospects, and enjoyment OF
life by the consequence OF devia'ing from mo
path of nature, and induIging i'll pernicious
habits Such persons must before contcmplnt-
ing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-09
SIMMONS

The houd is trouble
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-09
MARRIAGE.

Reflect that sound mind and body are the
most ncccs.ury requisites 10 promote cOnnublal
bapuincss, Indeed, withou: these the journey
through life become. n weary pilgrimage, the
urosycc, hourly duritcu= 10 tMc r:cw, tln: mlno
becomes shadvwcd with despair, and EI!cd with
the melancholy reflection that tn" happiness Q!
another is blipLted with uUc own.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-04-01
Mrsssea The pSIDEn


" tllp Senatc and House 81
pfeabatatives "A condition II
4liAIfs now exists iii eoinR Of the.
afts or the Union rendering
liab did pn insecure and
5tha carrying III the mails and the
collection Of the revenue danger
oAsa. Rhepfnafl hat such con-
tlition ot atfairs exists III some To-
calitics N now before tho Sonate.
Tint The powerto correct those.
evils n beyond tie control oftho
state Authorities Ide not aeubt5
sho power OF thc Executive.
United St acting witls
III the limits Of existing Iaws, II
satfi Client nor the prescn anergen-
cics, Il not clear. Therefore, i
urgently recommend such legis.
lation as, in the judgment Of Con-
gress, shall otfectuaily secure life,
liberty and property in all parts
of the United States.
1t may be o&pediout to provide
that such laws as shall DO passed.
III pursuance Of this recommends
lion, shall expira at Ahe end o.
tho ncxt session Of Congress.
g'hese ID no other subject on
Which 1 would recommend legis-
during the present session.
20. S. GRANT,
President
WASHINGTON. March 70. 1871.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-04-01

From the N. O. Picayunc we
clip the notice beneath, relative 10
tho Peabody Fund in Mississippi.
Although thesc is d new school
laM IN Mississippi, the trustees
have rot yet been abIc to act IN
concert with the State authorities.
bas have, for years, hccn aiding
schools In the larger cities. The
PRESIDENT Of the School Board IF
fae town Of summit says: an
lfwarding to you the report Of
yhc school for which our town is
Indebted 10 you, | was prompted
hy q desire TO represent to you
how rich in blessings was the tree
which Won had planted Hi our
midst. The result has exceeded
my most sangiinc expectations,
not IN the number of pupils, bnt
u the desire for education that
has been awakened through the
land
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-04-01

~ #45F# A4f FE# f
4lze Grenada Sentinel, We e
llese i ais on conservative ",
or lllaA j oet boldly ii favor
Of The San Domingo annexation
scheme u acedse the Democratic
ry Nof inc0nsstenrr III thoif
determined and persistent opposi
ton u thas msasagc. There Il
some trnlh ii his strictaacs too,
bat should not III uisIed By
The phFNleliisms which tho Senti-
nol aslsen d sustain his views.
H \ rie tho Democracy llas gen
favored acquisition Of term
tory perhaps they do 50 yet
whore IL can be done without
patroniAing jobbers and real estate
brokers. III the ilgst place, there
ire no American residents ID San
Domingo To speak Of there is no
desire for annexation either OK
pressed or implied only by Baez
ana Il fsw of his adhercnts who.
We believe are actnated by selfish
Thatthcrc is q collision
between Grant and his ring and
l few Of the Haytion notahles
10 have no doubt, and that annex
would eliminate in bloody
'xlerminating revolution we are
10 less sure. Ultimately the
antilles will fall under the pro-
Of the U. s. Government
n~gitimately, now, we think the
nost terrible commissions would
blow their accession to our terri,
ory. If however, asthe Sentinel ,
to argue, it is necessary for !
10 permanent peace Of San Do /.
lingo to purify it with blood and !
re at any cost, and our Govern !
lcnt is able to make the sacrifice, !
t us have it and make good use :
1T. =
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-04-01
WASHINGTON, March %, 1871.


I H NFN
In the Jackson Pilot 81 the 1st
inst. thore appears an articlem tho
editorial columns, based itsays ON
tho best authority in regard to the
burning of the fnka Springs IIo-
tel, ~iutimating, IL II do not posi-
lively charge, that the citizens OF
Iuka burned the Hotel on account
Of opposition to- Patterson for his
political opinions. We do not
know who the Pilots authors /,
but who ever he may Be we brand.
him as a mendacions slanderor and
q corrupt and characterless sceun-
drcl. Tho article from beginning
to end tecms with the hascst and
blacklist and most damnablc lies
that were ever uttered against an
honored md respected people.
The wholcthing was Cotton up BIZ
the pcrimod correspondent FOR po
other object but political effect
and gladly published BY the Pilot.
with the same design. Not con-
tent with giving publicity to the
base ealamny, that paper advises
us to let "Patterson alone" when
It knows that we did not mention
his name in the article alluded to.
nor had we written 1t since the
buGning, that we remember, OK
cept to express sorrow Mt his and
Mr.. lLndcn's loss, by the burning
OF their property. Sorry, indeed,
must be the morals and deficient,
certainly, must DO the honor of an
editor who, to gain party ends.
will knowingly publish q false
against a political opponent,
and willingly lend his columns to
q lying vagabond to traduce an
honorable and high toned commu-
nifty, The Pilot says its article IA
gwen on the chest authority;" we
deny the assertion. We say his
author is a liar, a coward and a
poriurod villain, and we dare him
to give the pilloried puppy's
Since writing the above two of
our most respectable citizens, Col.
Il. W. PRICE and DR.. JNo. A. Pow
ELLy have waited upon A. w. Pat.
lerson who says he docs not be-
Iieve tho citizens of Iuka haa any
agency III burning the Springs
and he farther says he ap-
precia q the kindness Of the pco,
PIE OF this town in their efforts To-
save his property, and farther. he
says the whole thing originated ,
rom an article in tho Oxford
fafcon, and he says the defense
y the Pilot was an answer to the ,
falcon's and was all political and /
IN editorial. /
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-04-01

.HM' -. "N .-.. ...
The undersigned, ono Of the
largest SHIRE owners in the Iuka
Springs Hotel, having soon an
article in the Jackson P7o reflect
ing upon tho citizens of Iuka as
having some agency in the burning
ofthoS Springs Hotel, unhcsitating.
y says chat the charge Ii d base
cailtmny upon an honest, intelli-
gent, high toned community, and
further states that no was present
at theatimo the fire broke out; n
open day light, and ia p~erfectly
convinced that it was i'll entire
accident, and that there is not an
lota of ground for any other be.
licf. ]. B. HADEN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-04-01
.NOxube0 House
Ar
MACON, mss.

Having changed hands will Be
kept frmanenty by Bevill Il son
with the best the market affords,
served IN tho best manner MT 50,
per day. IA first class saloon III
tile building will always keep On
hand tho best wines, liquors ind
Icigars. GivelIs d trial.
Mch 25. BBYIbL q S.N.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-04-01
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

- - MSH eNeBR
!, Henry Musgrove, Auditor Of Public
Accounts Of the State Of Mississippi. do
hereby certify that tho PHGNIX Insnl
rance Company, located at Hartford.
State Of Connecticut, has complied with
the not entitled "An Act to realIate Ill
gcncies Of Foreign Insirancc Cnmpa-
MES, 7 approved January 3lst., 1857, and
in virtue Of tbs power vested in mo by
said law, | hereby authorize BEAU
CHAMP &YATES, agents for said Com
pary In the county Of Noxuboe to trans
Act business =. Insurance in this State.
until the FIRST NY Of Msssch, iST4.
Given under my hand end SELL oF office
at the city Of jackson, thts llrsE DIV VI
March, A. d., 1871.
- II. MUSGROvE.
seal. Auditor ofPublic Acc.h.
~ mch2G-N
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-04-01

On tho European Plan.
"a CLINE.

at his new stand 0pp0sife
the Post Office, and eonbral rs
all parts Of own. Tlle table
will Bio furnished with all
Nortliern- Western aud Saath4
era atHxmies prepared bY Il.
cook tlrlt cannot he exe Hea
IN the South. Good spring
beds, clean and new, always
and the closest atfen.I
ton paid to guests.
April
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-04-01

Mr.. r. ]. French. Special agent
Of the Mobile Tribune, called At
our office yesterday. The Tribune
is rapidly growing in favor in
our section under The management
ofCol Withers, and is one of our
most valuable exchanges, with a
large balance in its favor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-04-01

The action of the House. in al
lowing the members from Missis.
sippi to be sworn in, is liable to
grave objections. These mon
claim 70 have been chosen to both
the Forty-irst and Forty-second
Congresses at the same election.
lfthcy can be elected to two Con.
crosses, they can be a dozen, and
thus virtually hold perpetual
SEATS, null,fy the will oil tho pco-
pie, and destroy Che elective M.
TEN. The gentlemen admitted
had no more right to enter tho
Forty-second Congress, than any
citizens of Mississippi, who were
not voted tor at oil. But thew
were sworn in and the case re-
iorred to tho Committee on Flee
In the meantime. these
mon will vote ON all qnestions
and depend upon the lash Of mar,
ty discipline 70 force a report con
tinuing them in their soats. sacb
. precedent is full of danger 10
she perpetuity OF onr free institu.
Utbis Is to be The mse.
lice tho majority party can Mold
on p power, forever, by a.hplv
tecl ting that a majority ofmem.
2efs hold over from Congress rs
Jon From such an outrage
.Aore Nenld be no appeal, but theI
asi resort Of free cn.-Haila.
Ace
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-04-01

- e.
The Enterprise Star has saved
MS the tronble of translating tho
Pictorial Tariff in the "Pcoples
Tax Payer so we clip it and
give our readers the benefit of it.
The pictorial itself is quito ingcn-
uous and suggestive
"Thc farmer rises in the morn
ing and puts on his flannel shirt
taxed SIS per cent, his trowse1s
taxed 60, his vest so, his ovcteoat
tho cloth so, buttons 40, braid
100 lining go, padding $50; draws
on his boots taxed 85 per cent, puts
some coal taxed 90 per cent, il his
stove taxed SIS per cont, and sits
down to his breakfast from aplatc
taxed 45, cats with n knife taxed
80 and a fork IS, seasons his food
with salt taxed 108, and pepper
taxed 100 per cent, reads i paper
which is taxed 20 per cent, with
the ink 30 and typo Is per cent /;
puts on his hat faxed 10 per cent,
cannot smokea havanna cigar $50
per cent; hitchcs his horse shod
| with nails taxed 81 per cent, to a
plough taxed AS, with chains tax
ed l00and harness taxed IS Or ct. ;
goes to the village store and buys
for his wife a handkerchief taxed
30 per cent, shawl 200, silk so.
wooden 100, q hat 40, an umbrella
80, stockings rs, bootocs IS, nee
dies %, thread 78, pins IS, gloves
%, and rice 81, soap. 10, candles
40, paint rs, starch so, pens 10,
books Is. lie sends his cotton
to market on rails taxed $4,000.
per milo, in ears taxed so 'pcrccnt.
drawn by u locomotive taxed as.
per cent. Ills tools, axe 45, sythcs
$50, spades AS, shoveIs AS, knives
80, bucket 60, saws rs, dinner can
35 per cent. The poor man, sick
to death thinking how the tariff
robs him, goes to bed made Of
wood taxed 20 per cent, draws
over him Il sheet taxed IS and Il
blanket 24O per cent ; takes bis
auininc 40 per cont, his carpet is
40 per cent, wall paper S5, VIM
dow glass 55, curtains 80, shades
30 per cent, and the gnniiss IS pcr
cont. And this is his end; his
tate is recorded on marble taxed
70 per cent, and he goes whore
there arc no tariffs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-04-01
Geo. B. Bergen has been nomi-

Geo. B. Bergen has been nomi
mated Consul to Pernambuco by
Gen. Grant. Tho name Of THU
man Bergen is well known in con,
nection with that militia guerrilla
Kirk, with whem DO was associa
ted in North Carolina. us one Of
Holden's minions in carrying out
the programme ofReconstruction.
The ear-marks of Radicalism are
alike wherever found, aad the
history of Bergen is a striking
parallel to all of his class, in the
reconstructed(?) States. Ofcourso,
Bergen was brought before the
Investigating Committee at Wash
ington, for the purpose of giving
evidence in favor of Holden and
his rufiians, and here il aspecimen
Of his testimony from the record,
which we clip from the Washing.
ton Patriot:
George B. Bergen sworn and
examined
Question. We're you, ct any
time during the year 1870, lieu
tenant Colonel under Colonel
Kirk, in command of tho North
Carolina State militia?
Answer. ! WIS. = 4 4
@. Of what State arc you a ma
tiveY
A. New Jersey.
@. We're you ever a citizen of
North Carolina
A. | am not sufficiently well
informed to answer that qucs-
ton. = = 4
z. Was the period of your ser
vice thorc the only period Of your
residence in that State at that
time?
A. Yes; ] never was in the State
before. = r
Q. Upon what charges were
You arrested 1t Danville?
A. Upon the charge Of larceny
OF stealing a pistol from II. Al.
Wiley. 7 =
Two respectable Witnesses, one
a merchant, and the other d far
mcr, were examined by the same
and both these men
that Bergen had them
hung, in order to make them con-
fcss something in regard to alleged
outragcs on Union men, of which
they persisted they knew nothing,
and were finally cut down and
set AT liberty, and this man Bergen,
whom the Patriot says, has sever
n indictments hanging over him
yet, is appointed Consul to an
important commercial nnrf. Nv
the President himself. Oh Radi-
calism, whore is thy blushY Is
"thieyes and fools in power" too
strong an expression to apply to
. government?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-04-01

The Oxford Falcon says: There
are three prisoners in our county
%jail-one white man and two ne
groes. All three will doubtless
enjoy a ride to jackson. They
should either be in the penitcntia-
ry or tho IIcgislaturc. 1t is GUS
tomary, however, under carpet
bag rule to send all such rascaIs
to the Legislature.
There are about eighteen in our
jail, and, if they were sent to the
Legislature, Noxubce would be
entitled to the Speaker ut least.