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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

We, the undersigned, R~esistrars
for NCxubee County, will proceed
to register the qualified voters of
said County; in accordance with
law, at the times and places speci-
fed below, to wit:
CliRonville, Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday, Is, 10 and 20, Sep
TENDER, 1871.
WoodIawn, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, q, % and %, Sep
TENDER.
Goodmin's Farm, Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday, rs, 26 and 81,
September.
Cooksvillo, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, %, 20 and 80, Soptem-
Der.
Shuqualak, Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday, 2, 3 and 4, Octo-
Der, 1871.
Summorvillc, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, 5, 6, and 7, October.
Trotmaa's, Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday 9. 10 and IL, October.
Mushulaville, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, IL, Ii and IA, Octo-
Der.
Lynn Creek, Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday, IL, II and l8, o.
tober.
Hughes, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, 10, 20 and 81, October.
BrooksviIlc, Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday, "a, 25 and 26, Octo-
Der.
Macon, Friday, Saturday, Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday, q,
~, 30 and 81, October and |, No,
vember, 1871.
Special attention is directed to
the fact that under the Registration
Law of 1871, all certificates OF for
mer Registration are worthless, and
that to entitle a mar to vote, he
must re.regiSter.
Attention is also directed to the
following section of the Registra.
ton Law:
SECTION The Board Of Regis.
tration, in all matters pertaining to
their registration, shall be conserv.
ators Of the peace, and empowered
to arrest aud cause to be imprisoned
in the county Jail when necessary
all persons ob~structing or prevent
ing their registration, i%ntimidating
threatning, or f~rauduIently contriv'
ing to prevent any person entitled
thereto from registration, creating
riots, disturbances or ~quarrels a
the place of registration, or other
wise interfering Herewith to pre-
vent er delay the registrars in the
discharge Of their duty, and all such
otfcnses shall be punished as misde.
mcanors, under the criminal Code
and said registrars are empowered
to call upon all sheritTs, constablcs
and their deputies, and all other
peace officers, and when necessary,
other citizens, to aid and assist them
in enforcing the laws and public
peace and suppress disturbance and
prevent the otfenses enumerated
and this Section shall be published
and posted with every notice tC
hold a registration.
JAMES r.. MOORE,
CLARKE LEWIS,
c. A. DURHAM,
Registrars
September, I'd, 1871.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07
Commissioners Sale.

10y virtue of a decree rendered By Il e
ID Chancery Court Of NoXubee count :,
State OF Mississippi. at the January Teri Il,
A. D., 1871, in the case Of Simeon Orr =.
w. B. Lowry, the undersigned as spec al
commissioner appointed in said case, W i'll
proceed to sell, in front Of the court-hOu sc
door in the town of Macon at public quito y
for cash to the highest bidder, on Monda, :,
the 9th day of October, A. d., 1871, til !
following described lands, lying and bein, ;
in the county of Noxubee and State ofMist
issippi, lo-wit; lot twelve C12) and tho yes
hall twenty (20) and twenty-one ely IT,
section three (3l. The south half lots tiv
and six $3.50 all of lots nine, eleven, tw eW
thirteen, fourteen, sixteen, seventeen, 'aSs'.-
teen, nineteen, twenty, twentv-ofe, tSSJn-
ty.two, twenty-three and twenty-four, & g.,
II, II, IS, IA, 16, II, IS, ~, 20, q, -. @3&
24) all in section four (4) and lots fife N,
sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, twenty-ti1 zee
and twenty-four Us, Ii, II, 10, 20 and "a,
in section five (5) all in township sixteen
Q6) east, or SO much thereof Ms may be ~ If
ficient to satisfy the amount of said decIr e.
Titles believed to be good, but acaa ng
commissioner, l shall only convey to ii he
purchaser such titles as l may lswiE,lly
convey under said decree. Sale within .le-
gal hours. GRIFFIN ROBERTS,
sept9-ts Commissioner
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07
Dramatic Entertainment.

At the Court House on the night
Of Friday, the 18th inst, there will
be a Dramatic Entertainment, con-
s~isting Of plays, tarces, music, &c.
Proceeds intended to go towards
the completion of the Episcopal
Church. The best Dramatic talent
of Macon has been engaged, both
ladies and gentlemen, and no effort
will be spared TO amuse and enter
tain the audience. Everybody is
invited. Admission only SO cts.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07
N RCH ABTS EXCHANGE
AND
RESTAURANT.
On the European Plan.
A CLINE.

At his new stand opposite
the Post Office, and central to
all parts of town. The table
will be furnished with all
Northern. Western and South
ern ~luXuries, prepared by a
cook that cannot be eXcelled
in the South. Good spring
beds, clean and new, always
ready, and the closest atten-
ton paid to guests.
Eay% A fine hack connected with
the house makes u trip " every
passenger train.
Aprl
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

One Of our largest business firms
stated to US the other day that they
paid sl2O freight on a lot Of goods
from New York to Corinth, and
1927 from Corinth TO Macon, and
yet we do 1ot need another road at
this point.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

EEy- MARI & Bro. are like the
weather, brisk, and it is necessary
that they should be so to wait upon
their customers. Their fine oran-
ges, apples, nuts &cs are in demand,
and their pure homemade candy
tirds a ready sale, because it is "
genuine article. The public may
rest assured they will bc fully pre-
pared for the season.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07


The Radical COnclave still hold
I'elr meetings O. nights at the
Eourt House, and are called togeth-
I by n 18th beating on an old
peep skin with a pair Of button
|eSded sticks, accompanied by a
Professional WhiStler of the same
S%crSuasiOn. The music is quite
'fecting and the proceedings dra-
patio, in tho extreme.
Thursday night, Isham was floor.
: again. completely, by the White
'r'y, lSham not being in favor OF
lc Rev. Mr.. Scott addressing the
so' his reason being that they
4" preach Christ CruciRed should
O' preach the radical doctrine or
,1sf~iSe NEEDLE in politics, but
mite argued that If Scott was
IpaOle ofgiving him good religious
,lco' ne could give him good
O,.'lcsl advice, afor," sAid he, "my
" ~, Is part of my religions"
mat satisfied tho clab and Scott
n' invited, 1t was given out that
u''neld would address the club
eSt Thursday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

From dispatches to this place we
learn that Eskridgo, who killed
Brantley at Shuqualak some
months since, has been arrested at
Shreveport. lie was found in a
nest of gamblers. Deputy BLAND
Immediately left to procure a re,
QUESTION from Gov. AlcOra, and
bring him back to his old quarters
in our county jail.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07
Corporation TAI.

NHE fiscal year for corporation tag com
4 mences Sept lst 1911. The under.
signed Assessor will immediately call ON
all persons residing within the corporate
limits Of the town Of Macon for a complete
list Of all real and personal property. A
tax Of one-forth of ono per cent will be- as
sessed and collected on The value thereof.
J.J. SPANN,
septS0-lt Tax Assessor and Col
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

ny The bakery and CONNECTION
cry of the Romanowski Bros. is u
lively place, and their daily bakings
go like hot cakcS and everybody
goes away satisfied. Everything
in their limo will be promptly fur
nished, and everytime you feel
tired, hungry and sore, walk in and
refresh yourself with natures best
gifts, and you "know how it is
yourself" when you arc hungry
and thirsty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07
DIR. HURLEY'S
POPLAR MORN CANDY.

Is really all it claims to be. A specific. re.
moving all kinds and varieties Of Worms
from the human visccra of young or old.
NJ harmful effect from its use. No dan.
gerfrom an overdose; children love it.
Messrs. Jas. Ruddle & Co.-Gentlemen /:
1t gives me great pleasure to say, after IT,
sing MI the other worm remedies known to
me, with but part success TO my children, |
was advised to try DR.. Hurlcy's, and since
using it my children have become quite
well and healthy. The children would eat
it all the time, ii is 50 pleasant, if we would
let them. believe it Is one of the best and
safest remedies known. and rs such, recon-
mend it to one and all.
JAMES w. TRAVIS.
Louisville, July 3, 1868.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

Inc otate OF Mlsslss!ppl,
NOxubee County.
Chancery Court ut Rules, Thursday, Octo-
Der oath, 1871.
1851 Estate of Jas. P. Haynes, deceased
To G. Il. Penny, A. NJ. Penny and 5. G.
Perry, minor children Of Mary Penny,
deceased, heirs Of Jas. p. HAYNES, de-
ceased, who reside in the State Of Texas,
pOst-otbCe unknown
VOU and each Of you are cited TO sp-
i pear before the Chancery Court Of
Noxubee county, at the next term thereof,
10 DO held at the courthouse of said county,
in the town of Macon, ON tho Sd. MON.
DAYin OCTOBER, A.. d., 1871, and show
cause, if any you can, why the final Sccounr
of Charles NJ. Thomas, administrator o.
said estate, should not be allowed and de,
creed accordingly.
Witness the Hon. Thos. Christian, Chan.
cellur 4th Chancery District, State of Miss
issippi, this the oath day Of August, 1871.
GEO. S. SMITH,
Aug2G-4t Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

The Fox Trap Prairie in this
county is a famous place for cotton,
and any party wishing to rent land
there has an opportunity Of satisfy
ing himself by reading an adver
tisement in this issue and applying
to Mr.. f. d. Boykin.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

A, Klaus is all right at his new
land-duly installed in his fine and
Apacious quarters in Clinc's new
II the people wish to see
that he intends to do, they must
All and see him occasionally. He
Ps a great deal of room and it is
to suppose he will store
great many goods, and rather
ban keep them stored, he will
wide them Out-at fair prices.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07
Land for Rent.

Li0R Rent, about 800 acres Of good corn
II and cotton land, situated on the rail-
road about three miles south of Brooks
villa. Nearly ifnot enough corn and fod-
der on the place TO run it, Coed clubhouse,
screw, and suitable cabins and out-houscs
well watered. Apply ID d; w. Moorer,
at B~rooksville, Miss, or the undersigned
on the premises.
sep3-lo1l-2ms Mrs. S JKOGER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

Our readers in the vicinity Of Ma
con are requested to notice that
they can supply themselves with
fresh meat at Hodges and spann's
market.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

me store of Wiley Coleman, at
nqleville IN this county, was
s,"ea to tho ground on Thursday
su' and everything consumed,
n0r' - no doubt that it was the
Ork Of incendIaries.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

+ cAPndalipr in the drug store
|r,. ayes y Aprphoy fell with q
on Tuesday night and was
h. t rr ia atoms. Fortunately,
Sr "s4' was oxtinguishOd in fall.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07
For Rent.

THE Plantation known as 1.-THE Bunch
l. Plantation" formerly owned by Bird
Wy, situated about Is miles east Of Macon,
,d2! miles from Memphis, Ala. ItCom-
isos 500 acres OF tlabio land and said to
one ot'the host Cotton Farms IT, the
.aety, For terms apply to APT. g. N.
wee, Macon, Miss,
2t9 ". II, SuACKELFORD. !
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07
LUMBER! LUMBER! - ". F. Ferris
tho agent in MScon for X. S. Dismukes
Cas- Mills.


One day last week our friend, DR..
met with an accident which
lme near being serious. Nearly a
lilo from town his horse became
manageable and ran away with
e buggy, breaking it up badly.
he horse ran wildly through the
rect on the pavement the whole
stance, with a portion Of the bug
| attached to him, and was finally
and bound over to keep
. peace. DR.. Moorer was consld-
sbIy injured by n kick from the
but we arc glad to say he
ID no homes broken, and we had
q pleasure of seeing him all right
Nin.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

tdr Call at w. +. Ferris's and
It a copy of Harpcr's Monthly,
Weekly, Bazaar, Frank LOSlio's Pa
lerS, New York Ledger, Budget OF
fun and a host OF others.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07
Thu GREAT RHMlDlES
DR.. HURLEY'S COMPOUND SYRUP
OF SARSAPARILLA WITH 10
il. DIDE Of POTASH.

Prepared WiM Scientific Ac-
cuTacy fomM the PureSt Ma
81. teriaLS.
The great Alternative and blood purifier, n
certain remedy ind cure for ScrofuEa, or
Kings Evil Carries Of the Bones, .Pimples
Boils and all eruptions of the Skin, arising
from impure blood: Costive Habits, Kid
ney disease, Dyspepsia or Indigestion,
Rheumatism, Jaundice, Liver Complaint,
Female irregularities, FiStula, Piles, Syphl-
lis or Secondary Syphilis and all disorders
arising from the imprudcnt use Of mercury.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

"A difficulty occurred between
bill. MiSso and Dave Elardcsty in
Gray's store on Tuesday last.
lardcsty attempted to draw a knife
ld M:sso shot At him with a pistol
Tthout effect, nearly hitting Gray.
ltcor Edwards took charge OF
lardrsty, but was obliged to tap
Fm ON the head with a stick before
\ could secure him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

W. are glad to see that our friend
John Spsnn has been appointed
Tax Assessor and Collector Of tho
Corporation of Macon. lie will
make a faithful officer and render
satisfactory reports at proper times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

le~ Capt. Williams, of the firm of
Nlll'ams 4 Cooper, in purchasing
1 New York this season, paid par
ocular attention to the selection Of
very large and fine stock of Cloth
nlg and Hats. Gentlemen are in
pied to examine this stock before
H~urchapinr.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

YoS HOUSE, CL.EAEISG, washing dishes
Sor, oil cloths, tables, cleaning windows,
iOt. knives and polishing tin, brass and
metals, usC Enoch MOrgan's Sons
Ipolio. 1t is cheaper and better than
IN. Got it from your grocer, or at I'll
fihington street, N. Y.
Hept30- l3ts .
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07
NOxubee House
AT
MACON, MISS,

Having changed hands will be
kept firmanentIy by Bevill Il Son
with the best the market affords,
served in the best manner.
Also, a first class Saloon in
the building will always keep on
hand the best wines, liquors and
cigars. Give us u trial.
Mch IS. BEyILL & son.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07
-
LUMBER.

WYE will sell lumber at twenty-five,
w dollars per thousand by the carload
or 81 10 per hundred. by the SINAI,
quantity. Shingles at $500 pr thousand.
April If BIZ WARNER u Go.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07
NOTICE.

Mr.. William F. Patty is admitted
to q partnership in our business
from this date.
T. J. K J. W. PATTY &CO.
August 18th, 1871. spt3O-4t
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

=. 6ris,d, of THOs. COCKRlLL,
,1;.-Iy known as n armed Tom, take
D.a"re in announcing him as candidate
/ ASSESSOR Of Noxubee County, and
,%.,fIIly recommend him TO the voters
All parties.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07
POST OFFICE HOURS.
Please Notice.

8OD and after the LIST October, the Office
m open at 8 o'clock A NJ, and close at
NJ open at 2 ?. NJ, and close at s
Flock. 4. AZ. mchENhi'
bspt5O-2s L. NJ
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

b. ~ authorized to announce the name
TrnI, ", w. DOSS for the office of
~ n NoxubAs coHnty, election first
,I.r in November next
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07
LOCAL E
s.z5See Co., Saturday, Oct. z.
InnnnncemehtS.

v;Il he An election in this State,
Therst S7I, for State and County officers,
y. ., ;os desiring to become candidates,
Pars' ySsir names announced as such by
havs with the following. terms:
,sts and district Offices SD; for
S'a "Sioes, SlO; for Beat and Town off,
aeT No candidates nsme will be in.
y. - until the cash iS paid. All personal
yea I' "snmmunications, or calls for per
RlIucAI become candidates, will DO charged
p o,sr advertising rates in advance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

h. an authorized to announce JOS. g.
Nnpv AZ candidate for Sheriff Of Nox-
."nnty. Election Nov. Il 1871.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07
GENTLEMEN

Our stock of Clothing, embracing
all qualities, is certainly worthy
your notice, if you wish to buy. We
have every article you need in the
way Of furnishing goods, and we
cal your special attention to our
latest style Of hats.
For plantation use, we have an
extensive stock Of suitable, durable
and cheap goods. In fine, in all
branches of our business, we have
cxCrted ourselves to please you,
and we now invite you to come
and please yourselves.
BROOKS & OWENS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

T.. 40 authorized TO SnnohhtO J. G..
WORE as 0 candidate for the Office Of
~nsryjsor in Beat No. 8.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07
LADIES'

In selecting our present stock OF
Fall aud Winter Goods, we can as
Il r you we have as large al assort-
ment as ever to suit the tastes Of
all, either for ordinary everyday
wear or for the most elegant dress.
ing. In supplying yourselves, do
not fail to examine our supply, and
in all the wants of your household,
in our line, we think we can find
the needed article.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

livery T4ueer, ard Country Merchant ahould kccF
a supriy Oftllr valuable R"mcdy, noi uniy from the
profits that accrue from ~ salee, OHi H' ~ aS g
made 1, he especial and lppuniNy %tntsfeSl Of u
For sale in Macon BY
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

NJ Orders for Books of any kind filed
the shortest notice at publishers prices.
W. Y. FERRIS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

We are authorized to announce Col. +.
NICHOLSON rs a Candidate for the
H. Of Clerk Of the Chancory Court.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

w are authorized 10 yunounce
A. y McNees rs . candid &c e
Marshal of Macon.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

'Wo ara authorized to announce the name
PATRICK CAHIL, for the office of
.s,turer Of No1ubeG county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

IVA are authorized to j II
hIETT ma candidate for the office Of
t%cs,urer, at tho ensuing election.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

"AVING lately furnished my Stable
III with vehicles Of the latest style.
and good stock, | would solicit tho
patronage Of the public, always insuriug
satisfaction.
a NEW HACK, Just from the i%nctory.
will connect with all trains. Orders left
at the Merchants Exchange OF the Stable
will be promptly attended to.
baF Families and parties will find nv
new Hack a yery -nleaSant aud a.resahle
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07
HEACH&~ StTEIRLlBD D,
S5l Main St, Memphis, Tenn,
Gen'l South-W Western Ag'ts.
w Z TA - O NJ
SEWING
MACHINES.

Points OF Excelleacy:
lst. Great simplicity and great capacity
in its range Of work.
2nd. Great economy in the use Of thread
aud it makes the L0gk,stich which
will not rip or ravel,
srd. Simplicity aid regularity of tho
tension.
18th. Straight needle and perpendicular
movement ~
9th. 1t is without exception the lightest
running machine in'the market.
9th, The stand is we'll braced and the
wheel being in the centre there is no
u~nstcadines$A 30 common in other
machines,
9TH. 1t is CONSTRUCTED aithout eogwheels.
9Th. Its movements are positive. rapid
and quiet,
9th. 1t is the best aud cheapest in tho
world, and is warranted for three
years.
It'll. will'sew from | to 16 thickness Of
starched domestic with ease.
SHUMAKER X BRO,
Agents for Noxubee Co.,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-07

September, I'd, 1871.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-03-16


The question or whether intemperance is
'agitats the philosophers quite considerably.
~ Mrs. +. Upper Wilkes, the Minnesota
cergywoman, has . salary Of 50 900 year, and
Is TO get more. :
~Captain Rogers, an English officer in
India, has invented . tiger-trap, to be baited
by woman. In the absence Of divorce courts
the bait 70 to be furnished. by unhappy nus
bands.
VMhe Georgia Benedict, converted at Fons
du Lac, Wiz, about six weeks ago, has been
licensed az Methodist preacher. She has
heretofore been An employe In the elfica ut the
Fond du Lac CossmoaveailA.
VA gentleman who was In Paris during the
siege reports that ct the frst meal he took Of
the hotel in Brussels he was served to - much
siege. breakfast and dinner together.
The cooperative societies In Germany
which were SO honPiehing previous to the war
with France-hsge sustained exceedingly heavy
losses since the breaking out OF hostilitics, and
not lev OF them are now inDotvent.
~ A Kentucky church Is used By four differ
ent denominations alternately. just nov some
or two OF the ministers object to their playing
bail after church.
0-A lady teacher in the Jsnesvilie. via
public schools has laid aside her ferule ana
afop' ed the method OF kissing her pupils inso
OF edience The larger boys, it 10 sa1d, ara
ton. - :
svMn. Frances Rose Msohinley il the Iast
a asss I 20 the. lecture platform: She b
ana striking beauty, with half 6recien pftSfile.
dai clustering hair, deep, rich vice, fsscinsr
ttmg pressnos' 'greht command or words, aud
pbh'ssss AASAus go. --s--s I.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-03-16

valued NJ 4l5; fined $50 and costs. Jeremiah
Costello, charged with selling liquor without
bcense; eased continued.
IN TIE WRoN0 HOUeR.
Last nigh, Henry Merrill, An attorney, and
James Dunlap. . physician, on going homo
about midnight, got into the wrong house at
Of Mr.. Samuel Stetinius, Oh Louisiana avenue,
creating q panic in the house, the inmates
thinking they were burglana Mr.. Stetinius
collared one OF the intruders, and jerked him
out on the pavement, and, calling the police,
the intruders were taken to the seventh pre-
cinct station. Collateral vas taken In the case
CT one, and this morning they we're brought be-
fore the Pelice Court, but, no one appearing 10
bring any charge, they were dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-03-16
GEORGETOWN.

INTERAKNT RRPoRr.-rhe following Is the
report 81 intermeBts for the month of February
last: Whole number, "a: males, IL: females,
-; white, IA; celored, 10. Causes Of death
Consumption, 8; phthiss pulmonalie. 2; iniam-
matien OF the lungs, 2; pneumonia, hydroceph-
alue, j; suppression OF urine, I; Inflammation
OF brain, j; unkDowD,7. Ages OF deceased
Under 10 years. 8; between 10 and % years. 4;
between 20 and 49, 6; between 10 and co, 4; be-
tween 60 and 30, 3; and unknown, 2.
SERIOUSLY 1LL.-Robert White, one OF our
Oldest citizens, and for number of years a
merchant and m1gistr ate in this town, Is dan
gerously i'll, ct his residence on Bridge street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-03-16

SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILRoAD.-A meet
ing OF the directory OF the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad was held, yesterday evening, at the
ed that general meeting of the stockholders
be held at Charlestown, jefferson conntv, W.
Va, on Tuesday, 18th of April next, for the
purpose OF electing president and directors OF
line on the road. There are three hundred
hands now at work on the road bet Eeen Front
keyal and Luray, and work will be commenced
in Page and Jefferson at an early day, and
pressed forward vigorously along the entire
line.-AleroHd5Ia Gazette.