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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-08-26

MUSCULAR oWER.-Thc force with
which animal muscular tissue rom
tracts, is very much greater than
most people conceive, The muscles
having 10 perform their work against
a great leverage, thcpowcr they exert
i'll lifting bodies and overcoming
~rcsistanccs, is not indicated by the
weights raised or the work done.
Whenever We encounter the direct
power of muscular tissue, as in the
setting of disloCatcd shoulder, OF n
broken thigh boue, we arc able to
gain some appreciation of the enor-
nous force they exert. The small
muscles OF the adult human law arc
capable OF cxerting an average force
of $50 pounds. That is, their COM
bincd contractilc power would, if
directly eXcrtcd, raise and suspend a
weight $50 pounds. Yet these mus
cles weigh but a few ounces. 1t Is
an mboubtCd fact, that no machine
ever constructed by man equals
(Whcn compared to wcigh0 the
power oCauimals. It's only because
coal i3 Il cheaper fuel than hay, oats.
butter, and bccf.stcak, that steam
engines can supply cheaper power
than animals, The flying machine
inventors will search a long time
before they will fluid a motor tlat
can compete in power with tho pccto-
al muscles Of birds of flight.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-08-26
NGi0s in a~ll,~.... ...,,u.u sGO, 900 Q

The 1ud prize nj tho head of the list il Il
plrt ode Farm formerly owned by Col. q.
w. Foo situated on the Mt. Pleasant Pike,
Wealofolumbia. 1t contains $50 acres and
has a H. residence with all out buildings
compile and well improved.
we ~ particular attention to the follow
ing:
lst. " propose to conduct this cntor-
prise Ia strictly honorable way.
I'd. 10 persons will be admitted TO the
drawlnHbuL those who hold shares the
Commtco to superlntend the drawing
must bRelected by the shareholders. The
Manages will take no part in the drawing
but me furnish the necessary appliances.
Sd. person connected with the man
asemcliwill be allowed to hold share UNI
der RnNrCumStauCeS.
4th. psOlute titles to the various pieces
OF real gate will be made by the Managers,
mus Wiling the usual trouble experienced
in othep istrlbutions.
9th, 10 will satisfy the public that this
Dlstilb4on VIII be conducted in such Il
lnannef rs TO sustain the confidence of eve
ny slarNOlder in the management.
The ltwing Will be made Mt Athens,
Ala, atqhlch place, for tickets and inlUr-
mationA regard thereto, address
HODGE a. ATTWELL.
pE-A special Train will be chartered for
The occllOn that all may attend the Draw
Inc,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-08-26

MEDICAL Observation-Disclosures
OF LoUlsviLLE'-We give in another
column the announcement of the Medi.
cal Department OF tho University Of
Louisville. This is one of tho best cs.
tallishcd and most renowned medical
schools OF our country, Many of tho
most distinguished American physicians
arc graduates Of the University of Lon.
lsVll!e, us Faculty is able and lis
means OF instruction worry ample. We
cordially commend this school 10 all
medical students who would avail them.
OF a ilrstyclass institution in a do.
city.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-08-26

T,1N EuLER.-In another column
will DO found the advertisement on In
yisi Pain Killer. There is probably no
other proparatio manufacture Una Has
bocome so much OF q household Woi as
tbo pain Killer. For thirty years II mas
stood before tho public, and the mhuni-
orable testimonials that have been CALI
ferth Voluntarily, testify fully to us
merits. When you need u family meoi-
elmo buy tho Pain killoT.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-08-26
J.. II. GoIIadOy's FInICth Monthly
nrnWInE

viii take place at I%IarrodsburE' ny"
Aug. 18th, 1871. Among the list OF,
prizes are $1,000 %, in Sr%ccnbacks;
splendid Building LOtin Bowling Green,
$3.50 90; seven and o%no-lourth octave
Gabler Piano, $500 %; Horse and Bug
" $500 90; Building Lot in Bowling
Green, $3.50 90; BalcO, ajhourough bred
Durham Bull bred by the Shakers,
South Union, Logan county, n.y., $500;
Gold Watch and Chain, $3.50 90; La
dy'sW atch and Chain, 500 20; diamond
Hing, $3.50 90; Diamond Watch, $1,000,
$1,000 in Gold; also lS9 other prizes,
consisting of Diamonds, Gold and Sill
yer, G~rccnbacks, Sewing Machines,
Furniture, Carpets, Gold and Silver
Watches, Dry Goods, Fine Paintings,
Standard Books, etc, Statement of draw
ing and prizes forwarded promptly.
Tickets 81, or six for 50. For sale at
-. Orders by mail should be adj
dressed to ;. Il. GOlladay, Bowling
Green, Ky.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-08-26

WVIVN'I1IV VI INN nv
There be two Glass Wheels, One wheel
will conain 5000 numbers plainly printed,
being dictates of The tickets sold. The 9TH.
or will obtain 4l0 prizes. One number will
DO draw from the first wheel, and tho first
prize dran from tho second wheel will be ihc
gift of tlnumber first drawn, and so on until
all tho lbes aro drawn, whether the Capital
Prize or ~ of smaller value.
EU1Allaonics arising from the sale Of Tick
cts will ldcnosited in the Bank of Columbia
and Fir National Bank of Columbia.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-08-26
Strengthening a Horses Ankle.

Last spring ! bought a horse for
six dollars, for the purpose of plow.
ing a few days during the time that
my mare was not fit to work. This
horse was crooked in ono of his fore
feet, so much SO that his foot would
tip clear over. He went down hill
ON three legs, | worked him six or
eight days ! did not expect an,
more value from him; but on the
18th Of May l cut the large cord
about half way to the knee, so that
ii let his foot down fiat on the
ground. in six Nccks it healed up,
and | put out over thirty acres OF
wheat, and h0hClpcd to do it, besides
considerable other work. lie is now
ten years old. ! consider him better
than a riDgbonCd and spawned
horse. lie is now ableto do as much
farm work as any horse. Three
years ago he was worth $500. cot
from a young physician the id a of
remcdying the defective foot.
write this for the benefit of any who
may have such a horse.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-08-26
ALDERNEY CATTLE
FOR SALE
FROll IMPORTED STUCK.
Columbia AthCnNum.
TENNESNEE.

4 First Class school for Young In.
dies. Advantages Elegant Grounds (2}
pcros)- Healthy Location Capacious Buildings
100000. Apparatus -Woll selected Library Of
Rooms, with Gre in each-Abundantly supplied
Table-Full and efficient faculty 80 years OK
perienco- Course Of instruction thorough and
conplete-Priccs rcduccd-Numbcr of Matric
ulates 7,iS5, and IA Graduatcs-No Sectarian-
ism-SessiOn opens Sept, 4th-Catalogues PRFE
dec.lOV WM. A. SMITH A. M, Sec'y.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-08-26
CcciIian CoIIco,o.
GREAT CHANCE FOR AGENTS,

Do you wantap agency, locd! or irareiiuo
with chance TO make 81 to $40 pcr
day selling our new strand Wide Wire
Clothes LiRc5 .ThcD last forcpcr; SO thcro
h no risk. Address at onco lIudsen
u River. Wire Works, 80 Maiden Lane,
WGtor ~. or 10 DoarbOrn 81. Chirnen-m'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-08-26
MANNER OLE

pE-A RCcial Train will be chartered ion
the occdon that all may attend the Draw.
ING,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-08-31
New Masonic Magazine.

1t is announced that a new monthly, devoted
to Masonry, viii make its appearance on the
first of October next, in the city of Washing
ton. DR.. Albert G. Mackey, one of the highest
and brightest Masons, will have editorial charge
OF the magazine, and will be assisted by Hon.
Albert Pike and other talented Masonic writers.
Subjects of the greatest interest to the craft
will be discussed in its pages, and much val
liable and interesting information will be COM
municated to its readers. 1t will be published
on the first of every month, printed on good
paper and in the finest style of Typography.
Each number will consist of fifty-six octave
pages. Terms, $500 per annum, invariably in
advance. Address all orders to McGill &
Witherow, Washington, d. G.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-08-31
Another Railroad in Prospect.

The Pickens Sentinel starts the ball in mo-
tion fora railroad from Asheville, N. c., to the
town of Anderson, or some other point on the
Blue Ridge Railroad. 1t is intended to pass
through Sassafras Gap, which is represented as
favorable crossing of the mountain chain,
and it is thought the route entirely practicable,
while the Road can be constructed easily and
eheaply. We are heartily in favor of the move
ment, and will lend our earnest efforts to the
furtherance of the project. We beg our friends
in Pickens to press forward in the work, and
Let them be assured of generous aid and CO.
operation from Anderson. In the meantime,
our people should prepare to take such action
rs will be necessary upon their part to secure a
charter and be represented in the proposed cor
noration
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-08-31
HiWassee Railroad.

This Railroad was chartered by the State of
Georgia in 1857, and called forth the powerful
veto message of Governor Johnson, of that
State, which has been long considered one of
the ablest arguments in favor of the construc-
ton of the Blue Ridge Railroad by the State
of South Carolina The Hiwassce Railroad is
projected to connect Clayton, Ga, with Duck
town, where immense copper mines are located
and now being successfully operated, and with
Cleveland, on the East Tennessee and Georgia
Railroad.
The charter has remained dormant to. the
present time, but we arc now informed that the
amount of stock required by the charter has
been subscribed, and that the company will
soon be organized by the election Of officers.
We are not apprised what particular interest
this is to subserve, whether the Northeastern
r. r. in Georgia, the Augusta and Clayton, or
the Blue Ridge r. R., but We arc liberal enough
to desire to see the Road constructed, with The
hope that our State and people will derive some
proportion of the great advantage flowing from
a close and Independent connection, through
this fertile valley, with Chattanooga.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-08-31
An Undeyeloped Region.

We present our readers this week with the
first instalment of a series of sketches, inten-
ded to embrace the magnificent country beyond
Walhalla and across the mountains--in regard
to the beauties and solid attractions Of which
region. many persons within sight of the Blue
Ridge are total strangers. These sketches en-
anate from an able pen, and will not so much
attempt To make elaborate descriptions Of grand
scenery and sublime views from nature, as to
unfold the material wealth and power of this
hitherto unapprcciatcd section of the United
States, which is destined one day to be peopled
by millions and attract large investments of
capital.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-08-31
Anderson Calhoun Literary Society.

We call attention to the change in the ad-
vertisement of this society, by which it will be
seen that the public debate will take place Oh
Monday evening, instead of Tuesday evening,
as heretofore announced. We eunderstand that
Messrs. w. S. Brown and 7. D. Kennedy,
affirmative, and Messrs. E. b. Murray and
John w. Todd, negative, are the debatants
chosen for this occasion. The Court House
ought to be crowded with an appreciative au-
dience, and we are confident that the ladies
will honor the special invitation extended to
them.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-08-31

TRIAL JUSTICES CoURT-Before George
W. Hammond, Trial Justice. An unusual
amount of interest was displayed in q case
which was tried on last Saturday, and which
perhaps merits a record in public print as vel,
from the general manifestation of public feel
ing On the subject involved. 1t was the State
against Samuel Johnson, Berry Young, Jesse
Williams, Thos Williams, Ed. Orr, Moses Lee
and Jos. Edwards-all of the defendants being
colored men, and chiefly residents of this town.
They were indicted for disturbing religious SER
vices at Mt. Sinai campground, near Rock
| mills on the 18th Of August. 1t was colored
meeting and the prosecutors were colored men,
| although several white citizens were examined
as witnesses. The case was conducted by John
b. Moore, Esq, for the prosecution Mcssrs.
J. S. Murray and j. g. G. Fcathcrstoa appear
ing for the defence The proceedings began in
the Trial Justices Office on Saturday morning,
but the room WAS soon crowded to that extent
as required removal to the Court House,
where the evidence was concluded and the ar
pumcnts were made by the attorneys. The
jury, consisting of three whites and three col
orcd, took the case for consideration at u
o'clock p. m., and failing to agree upon YER
dict they were discharged about midnight.
Resulting in mistrial, on Monday morning
Trial Justice Hammond refused to entertain
further jurisdiction, and the parties were bound
over to the Court Of General Sessions, where
the case will again undergo judicial invcstiga-
ton.
On Monday afternoon, another case was
brought before Justice Hammond, which has
excited some comment. The State vs.. Tilman
Young, indicted for larceny. The offence
charged against the defendant was fully made
out by the evidence introduced OH tho trial, in
that he actually committed tho larceny; but
the value of the goods stolen was not specifi-
cally proven. and by this mere tcchnicality, the
defendant WAS acquitted,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-08-31
Inaccurate Statement.

Our attention has been called to an article
copied from the Charleston Courier into our
last weeks issue, wherein it is stated that
'"Thomas Jefferson died in 1925, and it is said
that when his deccase was announced to John
Adams, who was expecting every moment to
depart, he remarked quantity: Jefferson was
always little before me- Mr.. Jefferson had
preceded him in the Presidency" 1t is really
too bad to spoil this quaint conceit attributed
to Mr.. Adams, but nevertheless the truth OF
history must be vindicated. Mr.. Jefferson did
not prccedc Mr.. Adams in the Presidency, but
followed him in the occupation Of that exalted
position, as any one will admit upon tie slight
est reflection But, then, it WAS impossible for
Mr.. Adams to utter the remark attributed to
him, since Adams and Jefferson both died on
the 4th day Of July, 1S26-the one in Massa-
chusetts and the other in Virginia. 1t is true
that Mr.. Jefferson died in the morning and Mr..
Adams in the afternoon, but there was no telc-
graph in those days, and the news of AIr. jeff
erson's death could not possibly have been con-
veyed to his great compecr on the same day.
1t is curious coincidence, often remarked, that
these great statesmen ended their lives on the
fiftieth anniversary of American independence );
and it is related that MIR. Adams had been in
vited to attend a banquet at Quincy, Mass, in
honor of the day, but was forced to Decline
and sent this toast to be offered on the occa-
sion, Independence forever" Mr., Adams
was ninety years old and Mr.. Jefferson eighty
two, when they were summoned from time TO
Aaternity.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-08-31
Yellow Fever in Charleston.

The exciting rumors of yellow fever in
Charleston, which have been flying about the
country for thc5last two weeks are too nearly
confirmed by ascertained and admitted facts.
We think it a great mistake that the truth has
not been made public at an earlier date, but 1T
seems that the knowledge of its presence in
the city was carefully concealed by the consti-
tuted authorities, who are evidently unfit for
their responsible positions, or else better sani-
tary regulations would have been made, and in
all human probability the pcstilenco Of yellow
fever have been avoided. 1t appears that some
cases occurred five weeks ago, and while very
slow progress has been made by the dread dis
ease, and only few lives lost so far, tho
chances are favorable towards an epidemic,
although the latest dispatches allegc that the
apprehension of an epidemic is gradually sub
siding. Private information, however, does
not confirm this statement, and we hope that
these private advices are mistaken as to their
estimate of its malignity and extent. We can
rely upon one thing beyond doubt, which is
that large numbers of persons are leaving the
city on almost every train, and unless the cause
existed upon which their fears are grounded,
80 many would not go into the country, espe-
cially at this season of the year. We are in
clined to give credence to the worst apprehen-
sions, and while deeply regretting this terrible
afliction, we think it criminally wrong to sup
press one iota of the truth connected with the
existence of pestilential disease. This timid
policy cannot rebound to the good of Charles
ton hereafter, and it would be far better for the
entire truth to be promptly acknowledged by
the city authorities.
We notice, in this connection, that the neigh
boring city of Wilnington-whose fears are
grounded upon past experience-ha prohibited
any connection with Charleston, so far as it is
possible, on account of the presence of yellow
fever in this latter city. 1t may we'll be sup
posed that persons leaving Charleston would
not go to another locality liable to the same
disease, and hence we find them seeking refuge
at interior towns, where there is no danger.
The up-country of South Carolina will proba-
bly, receive the greater share, and so far as
Anderson is concerned, they Will meet with
nothing save kindness and hospitality, such as
were extended when the old city was visited by
shot and shell from an open foe
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-08-31

TIE SOUTH CAROLYN, R.,TLRoAp-Wca arc
authorized 10 say that ". j. Niagrath, Esq. the
President OF the South Carolina Railroad Com.
pany, has completed, in London, the exchange,
OF the new First Mortgage bonds of the Com
pany, for the overdue Sterling bonds endorsed
by the state. Mr.. Masrath sailed from Liver
poo! for New York, in the Java, on Saturday
last. and brings with him the old Sterling bonds
which were held in England
This news will be received with satisfaction
by the friends OF tie South Carolina Railroad
Company. The bonded debt of the road is now
in manageable shape, and while tho bondhold
crs have a better nveStlnen: in the amply Sc.
cured First Mortgage bonds, the Company is
the gamer in being relieved from the contin-
gent danger of legislative interference or State
supervision. This fact should eMi'ance the
market price, as it unquesionably does the
rcal value, CT the stocl, Of the Company.
The negotiation with the English Sterling
bondholder> was both delicate anL difficult
That President Alagrlrh should have closed the
transaction 50 ihoroughly, and 81 quickly, is
another Justification a. H. confidence rcposcd
il him, for 50 m':.ay Wears by Tie stockholders
uf lii- road aerh:5:oH Nr,~
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-08-31
Teleoraph to GreenyilIe.

The telegraph line has been finished to
Greenville c. H., and that place is now in full
communication with the busy marts of COM
merce and trade throughout the world. We
expect to chronicle the like good fortune FOL
Anderson in a very short time, as the telegraph
posts have been erected from Bolton to thi;
place, and are now ready for the wire, which
will be strung without delay The posts are
also being erected between this place and Wal
halla.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-08-31

, pae The protracted meeting at the Method
ist Church, mentioned in our last issue, closed
on last Sunday night. The interest continued
without abatement for more than two weeks
with large, attentive congregations each night,
and many anxious inquirers seeking the saliva
tion of their souls. Eleven persons have con-
nected themselves with the Methodist denomi-
nation during this meeting.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-08-31

sss A curious bird was picked up on the
premises of DIR. w. II. Nardin, in this village,
last Sunday morning. 1t is long-winged,
web-footed fowl, and most probably allied to
the sea-gulls. It's strange and unexpected Wis
it to this region is due, perhaps, to the recent
storms from the direct of the Atlantic coast.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-08-31
ANDERSON G. H.. S. @.
THURSDAY MORNING, AUG. 81, 1871.

sae The attention of merchants and others
interested is directed to the card of Geo. w.
Williams & Co., of Charleston. This firm offers
avariety of Cotton Ties to dealers, OF the latest
and most approved patents.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-08-31

= Governor Scott offers a reward of two hun
drcd dollars for The apprehension and convic-
ton of any and every person connected with
the ku k!nX i\lan
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-08-31

- Many wrecks are reported am! much loss
# life fror tho effects of The recent gale ctf The
south Atlantic coas.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-08-31

Eo persons from Charl! n are allowed
;s -top within thc limits Of Tnils'"n'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-07-21
.NisreIfdHfOHs HeMs.

AT certain hotel in Ohio. a large mir
ror is placed at the entrance of the dining
hall, which is - constructed thot You se-
yourself thin, cadaverous, hnugrv per
son; but when you come out from the tab"
and look again in the glass. your body iS
distcndcd in the extremity of corpulency.
"A Connecticut ruraist drank his hrsL
glass of soda water very solrmnly the other
day, and then cycling the clerk intently,
an xiously remarked, at i ali right,
'spuse?" "Why. NeS;' sad the clerk, he-
itatinplN. but what dc Nou nean:''--
''Why, the thing won't =" "h in fellow.
will it?"
Wood rarpeting l. an invention which
j. nov coming iuto high favor, aud prom
i>rs tp do away with oil cloth in grea,
measure. II is composed of hath strips ~
walnut. ash or hard pine, placed alternate
~ and glued tu canvas, which forin~ has"
for thc pieces nailed down, The advantages
of durability, cleanliness and elegance of
appearance, with almost endless variety or
design. are combined with cost not great
cr than that of an ordinary carpet
Probably the most curious ami III the
world is the parusol ant Of the West Indies.
Dr. Forbes Min,low, in his work ON light
says these ants walk in long procession.
each one carrying cut leaf over his head
As parasol, in the sun, aud they deposit
these in holes 10 or II feet deep under
ground, apparently with no other object
than to form comfortable nesl for Spe-
cie. of white snake, which i found in
them.
The police expenses of the Village ~
Vineland, y. j.. with l0,0o0 inhabitants,
were only SIS last year. There was onlS
one Indictment, and that for trivial Of
iensc; and no ease requiring relief from
the overscerN ~ the poor for siA months.
\ sufficient explanation of the almost an
omalous state of things is found ia one of
the provisions Of tho originator of the col
ony, that no Intoxicating liquors are alluw
ed To he sold In the place.
There is vast difference in the flavor
OF eggs. Hens fed on clean, sound grain
and kept on clean grass run, give much
finer Favored eggs than hens that have az
cess to stables and manure heaps aud eat
all kinds of filthy food. Hens feeding on
fish or onions haNor their eggs accordingly
the same rs COWS eating onioas OF cal,-
hage. or drinking offensive water, impart-
ing bad taste to the milk and butter. The
richer the food the higher the color of the
eggs. Wheat and corn give the best color,
while feeding On huckwhoat makes the
eggs colorless, rendering them unfit for
some confectionery purposes.