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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-11-23
NUMBER 9.


this great centre of the shoe and
leather business.
2:3O A. H-DgHDISGs Blows IN.
Two buildings have iust been
blown up at the oouth corner of
DevonsLiro and Milk streets, which,
it is hoped, will stay the progress Of
the fire towards State street and save
the new unfinished post office build
ing. The streets leading to the fire
are fenced in with ropes, and are in
care Of strong detachm ents Of police
who have strict instructions to per
NIT no one to pass tue barriers on
any pretence, Thus it is impossible
to obtain more than a general ac-
count of the progress Of the flames.
Both sides Of Hawley street, and
also the Morton place are now
on fire. The fire on Franklin street
has not reached Washington street.
3 A. NJ.
The steam fire engines have reach
ed here from Worcester. They were
pushed through by rail, distance
Of Al miles il l5 minutes. At the
present moment the fire has not ex-
tended south beyond Summer street,
near the foot Of which tho Hartford
and Erie railroad depot was located,
but the fumes continue to rage
iercely,
$40 A. M,-TERHTICALLT SUBLIME.
Lurid columns Of flames and
smoke, detonations caused by the
blowing up Of buildings and the
crushing and falling OF walls makes
the scene grand and terrific. Nearly
the whole population appears to be
on the streets and the house tops
watching the conhlgration, The
fire has extended to Washington
street on the south and north cor
ners. Loud reports are Just heard
and probably other buildings are
being blown up.
315 A. N.
The fire did not reach the Hartford
and Ere Railroad depot. The
whole of Pearl street is in ruins.
Several buildings on Washington
street, including Macculler and Viii
liams are burned. The heat i3 50
intense that the fremen cannot
fight it successfully. The North,
National and Reserve Banks are
buriel.
AN.
1t is impossible at this time to
give an approximation Of the losses
or even a correct statement of the
devastation. The fire is burning
as fercely as ever aud will probably
cross Milk street towards State
street.
Boston, Nov 10, 12:l5 7. NJ
The telegraph olhce has been re
moved to Providence Depot. The
building adiolnings the post Office
are now Oh u[e' Ig il'e ..,l,. 10 i"8'no
over " space OF ,a.'- S.'oE.u '4o'io''
I-''o ?. NJ
Tue whole city is will with excite
ment over the terrible deyaStauon'
BosroN, Nov 10, / 7. NJ 1t is
now estimated that the loss will
reach the enormous figure Of two
hundred and fifty mil lions.
Bosroy, Nov. TO- A. NJ The fire
is approaching Fluuel Hall and
Quincy Morker, and it is feared both
will b- destroyed,
BosroH, Nov 10. , o'clock ?. NJ
The fire ia now believed to be under
complete CONTROL.
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causad Inv the evnjosion Of GAS in
tbe bujlding occupied by Win r
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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-11-23

Some people are never content
with their lot, lot what will happen
Clouds and darkness are over their
heads, alike, whether it rain or
shine. To them every incident is
an accident or u calamit'. Even
when they have their own way they
like it no better than your way,
and, indeed, consider their most
voluntary acts as matters OF com
pulslon. We saw II striking illus
tration the other day OF the inhrmity
we speak of, in the conduct Of II
chill about three years old. He
was crying because the mother had
shut the parlor door
poor thing" said a neiShbor,
compassionatoly, "you have shut
the child out,
dts all the same to him, said
the mother; she would cry it !
called him in and shut the door,
It's a pecuiarity Of TINT boy, that II
he is left rather suddenly ON either
side OF door, he considers himself
shut ont, and rebels accordingly
There are older children who
take the same view of things.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-11-23

NJ ball ooI"mn, CJ" one year, cnangea-
5partcrlyr' i'0 W
,,,rotIces will be charged TWENTY
EiIto'lm.l mSr nor line; also cards Of individual
Ec.9iS, with the general news mat
-, notices and tributes of respect
h.Ilghi! rieJ for ns advertisements.
eS,HiS 77orbdn advertisements Will be
70 'i"' ! sometlme must be specified.
tNeJ,', for benevolent purposes
IrsSinmercd at half price,, -,,
.y t,,H ,H'VC' circulars, Cards &C., printed at
d'.il.g, d'.iln.g,orUation respectfully solicited
Isall quarters
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-11-23

The fire has broken out on both
sides of Pearl street, corner OF High,
and threatens the destruction of
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-11-23

THE Houston, Texas, and Great
Northern railway is to extend its
Houston Tap and Brazoriapurcbase
from Columbus to Nclasco, at the
mouth oil the Bmaos, where it will
build up Il "grcat seaport"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-11-23
1:50 A NJ.

Jordan & Marsh, Hovey and other
firms on Washington street are
moving their goods, and many
parties on Milk md Water streets
and even as far north as State street,
are doing the same. All the news
paper offices have n force on hand
prepared to move at a moments no
tice, 1t is reported that several
fremen have been killed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-11-23

The fire did not reach the Hartford
and Ere Railroad depot. The
whole of Pearl street is in ruins
Several buildings on Washington
street, including Macculler and Viii
liams are burned. TIE heat is 50
intense that the fremen cannot
fight it successfully The North,
National and Reserve Banks are
buriel.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-11-23

Boston, Nov. lO,-The fire still
RACES. 1t is feared the entire area
from Summer street ON the south to
Washington street on the west, and
Milk street on tie north to the water,
east, will be laid waste. Pearl street
has SO far escaped, The heat is IN
tense.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-11-23

At this hour the fire is still making
rapid headway. One gas explosion
follows another in quick succession.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-03-28
President Grant,s Position.

The Repu6kican this morning has the
following editorial:
President Grants position on the
subject Of the nomination for the PIesi-
dency, as well as for the Vice Presiden-
cy, is this: He has never asked any
one to vote for his own denomination,
or in the slightest way to work for it,
tie feels that it is for the people,
through their representatives in nation
al convention assembled, to say who
shall or who shall not be their standard
bearers. If they decide that he is the
man who Of all men ought tolead them
In the campaign whose shadow is al
ready upon us, as they decided during
the rebellion and after, when the rebel
lion came to an end, very good. He
will accept the responsibility and duty
to which he is called. If not, not. He
viii stand by the party and its organi-
zation all the same. If he is renomi-
mated and had the choice of q candidate
with him on the ticket he would prob
ably select Mr.. Colfax. Their relati ms
have always been, as our Indiana con-
temporary says, of the most agreeable
character. Mr.. Colfax has never inter-
fered in any way with the executive in
the difficult and thankless matter ofap-
pointments and patronage. He has
not, as other Vice Presidents have
done, asked to be allowed any voice in
the selection of appointments, even to
reward his own friends, and if renomi-
mated and reelected would probably
maintain the same course in future"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-03-28
Western Famfly's German
Fortune.

From the Pike County (O.) Republican,
Peter Hazlebaker was one of the Hes
slams sold to service in America by
his king to serve in putting down the
rebels of 1776. He was taken prisoner
in New jersey by the American forces,
and preferred not to be exchanged, but
remained a good and loyal citizen of
the United States all his after life, as
many of the Hessians did. He married
in New Jersey, and brought up fami-
ly of five children-John, Jacob, Abra-
ham, and two daughters The sons
settled in Pennsylvania. John and
Abraham afterwards came out to Ohio
and settled in Adams County, where
Mr.. Hall became well acquainted with
the family. John afterwards removed
to Iowa, where he died, leaving three
daughters-Ruth, Jane, Margaret
who never married. Two sons-John
and Andrew-also accompanied him to
Iowa. A German lawyer came to
America some years since and settled
i'm Illinois who was born in the vicinity
of old Peter Hazlebakers early home.
He was aware that there was a large
estate belonging TO the Hazlebaker
heirs, and, meeting one of Jacobson
he made inquiry of him, and informed
him that a large estate belonging to his
grandfather Peter, was waiting claim
ant in Germany. 1t soon came to be
noised about among the, heirs, and
Abraham, oil Peters sen, took meas
ures to hunt the matter up. They en-
pIoyed the services of Il lawyer in Pitts
burg. Pa. by the name of Moore, who
wrote to parties indicated by the Ger
man lawyers, and was by them assured
that there was an estate awaiting proof,
and giving information which led to
the Identification of Peter Hazlebaker
as the sole heir of his father. The prop
erty consisted of real and personal es-
tate, and has been accumulating for
the sixty or seventy years since Peters
fathers death. Abraham induced his
son Joseph to hunt up the necessary
proof of the various Hazlebaker's, who
were widely scattered. He spent much
time and money, but at last was able
to submit to their lawyer, Moore, the
requisite proof. So, Mr.. Moore and a
SON of Jacob Hazlebaker went to Ger
many, where they remained upward
of a year. They succeeded securing
selling and turning it into
ready money, to the amount Of about
one million dollars, leaving half mil
lion dollars worth of real estate, which
cannot now be sold to- advantage, on
account of the late war, which has de-
ranged the finances of the country, and
the, value of real estate.
The first sum mentioned d-one million
not yet been received by
our government, but it is expected
that It win soon arrive. The heirs are
in Scioto and Adams counties, in this
State, and there are other heirs IN
Pennsylvania, and perhaps other States
besides Iowa. .,it,-,...o,..f, sti7 3.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-03-28

The Wheeling bteuioencer of Tines.
day IN report of the convention held
here last Saturday concludes as fol.
lows:
After the delegates had been annoint.
cd slt was said by SOY ne one that three N
them We're oppose d to the nomination
OF GRANT ge CoWen then moved
mat the deiegsIes be instructed to pc
1Or 1ns seleeO on of GRANT delegates to
l6niiS1eiPW This was opposed by
vi. foor5 ian, who was willing to vote
50 as 70 n present the feeling ofthe meet
ing IN iavor OF GRANT but was not
WILD to go to Columbus with his
Names tied. The resolution was never
tne.ess adopted. We learn that Col.
foorman will be as good as his word,
ana VIII not go to Columbus, though
ne has been strongly urged to do SO
and has been promised the temporary
craftsmanship of the Columbus Conyen-
ton In the event of his attendance.
1t Is rather unfortunate that the Re-
publlcans who controlled the county
convention should deem it necessary
or advisable to ALLEVIATE so tried and
influential Republican as Col. Poor
man, for 1t seems to be understood that
the principal object in offering the res
Oiution was to compel him to define
his position on GRANT"
We were present at the convention
and know the IisteLligencer to be mis-
informed in the above comments.
First, no one stated in the convention
that there were three present opposed
to the nomination OF GRANT. Second,
Judge Cowen introduced his resolution
before he was aware that there would
be the slightest opposition on the part
of any delegate, to being instructed.
Third, Col. Poorman did not express
himself opposed to GRANT in his re-
marks against the resolution, but op-
posed the resolution from policy. alone.
Fourth, there was not the slightest de-
sign on the part of Judge Cowen or
any one elsein bringing forward the
resolution, to make Col. Poorman or
Iany one else define his position on
GRANT. The Republicans of Belmont
County assembled in convention wish
ed merely to state whom they favored
for the Presidency and are perfectly
willing that anti-GRANT men. shall go
their way, not wishing to martyrize
ANYONE, 3it a -f. fafli
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-03-28

Louis, son of the exr rEmperori Napo-
leon. arrived at. the majority of years
which, places him in the hfuil rank OF
manhood on the 18th inst, and it is
given out on pretty.fair authority that
Ills father will fabdicate the, imperial
throne, which he claims but does not
hold, in his favor. The French &eets,
In commenting on this probable turn OF
affairs, ,saysi "The young d Louis,
whom, France could ,reproachn neither
with the war, nor Metz, nor, Sedan,
would become the. ostensible chief OF
the Bonapartist party. The ex-Emper,-
or, disembarrassed from all personal
care, would take up again his trade OF
conspirator, and place his abilities at
the service of his son." 9Isz Zellt a=H.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-03-28
The Cleyeland Leader says Mr. xii

The Cleveland Leader says Mr.. Kin
zua: gentleman of leisure who resides
on the West Side, and who pfides HIM
self on his personal appearance, lately
sought to remove u grease spot from
his coat tail by the free use of benzine,
and then stood close to the stove that
the odor mightevaporate more quickly.
He was quite correct in his theory but
unfortunate in practice, for. bef ore you
could say Jack Robinson he was turning
cartwheels through the window, and
there was not enough coat-tail left to
make a s'weskit" for doll baby. de
does not rids horseback now, and sleeps
on all fours like mule o
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-03-28

y Mrs. Partington is anxious to- know
whatall this land-grant business means?
She says that i'm her neighborhood the
women are as'One man-they want to
land Grant in the White House again.
Z Z In New Orleans, it is said the ladies
are observing leap year by giving up
their seats in the street cars to gentle
men, - f..,i.'..i .
o William Holloway of bridgeport has
taken stock to the amount of ten thous-
and dollars in the Wheeling & Tuscara-
was Valley Railroad, Isaac Holloway
and Jacob, Holloway, brothers to the
former, of Flushing, have taken five
thousand dollars each. -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-03-28

ARELIABLE HOUSE. would di-
rect attention to the advertisement OF
Mr.. John A. Lash, Grant House build
ing,) dealer in Jewelry, Watches,
Clocks, Gold and Silver Ware, etc.,
and in doing so need only say to those
who may not yet have made the &C
auaintance of Mr.. Lash, that all who
patronize him may rely on fair dealing
and honest goods. Since MIR. Lash es-
tabIished himself some three or four
years ago, his business has steadily IN
creased, and we believe ldeservedly,
for he is an honorale gentleman, whose
representations of the goods he offers
may be depended on, and who spares
no pains to please and satisfy custom
erS. La - Ai
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-03-28
WIDTH OF THE R1vER.-The "

WIDTH oFTHE RIvER.-The Wells
burg, wv. Va.) Herald says: Some curl
osity having been expressed to have a
correct measurement of the Ohio river
at this place, the opportunity of the re-
cent freeze was embraced to accurately
measure it. The measurement was
made on the 9Th of February. AT that
date, with probably four feet of water
in the channel, it was: From top OF
bank at ferry landing, to edge OF ice,
10 feet; from edge OF ice to edge OF Ice
on w. Va. shore 1904 feet; from edge
of ice to top of bank w. Va.ishore, !7o
feet. Total from top to top of banks,
IS49 feet, or something over quarter
of a mile.sdt r. a4usfs al ~ b.'it
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-03-28
NExT'MoNDAY.


For the last two years, and for how
nch longer we win not say, there has
en- constant fight going on between
3 peace-loving and temperance apeo.
, of this town and saloon keepers
cked by those who patf0nize and de.
ad them. The q hand Of tha'law
5 been rendered weak If not wholly
ralyzed by the decisions of q certain
icial whose sympaEhies were con.
lied by party ties, If not fashioned BY
) maudlin habits Of the individual
Inself. Yet with all this discourage.
ent the authorities have succeeded In
maintaining what is generally
knowledged to be a quiet and respect.
le state Of society. The quietness Of
streets in fact is preverbiaI, and
lille all good citizens are exceedingly
lnkful that it is so, we regret to meet
ne who look upon the.necessary ex-
Use of authority'as tyrannical. There
some whose daily duties never
ing them in contact with our muniei.
laws, and from such We hear nc
.nplaint. On the other hand the Op.
.sition to the reelection of the pres.
t Mayor chiefly yarises from those who
we suffered from some restriction
ing placed upon their general busi.
IS, which restriction is deemed here
elsewhere necessary for the public
Eoncerning the opposition candidate
Ahe Office Of Maycrship we have
fhing to say. The reputation OF Mr
Att Is excellent beyond question, bul
aelection upoua ticket supported by
saloon keepers, their defenders
A those who favor the free sale oi
fsky will necessarily subject him tC
will and wishes Of those who vote
I him, aud what have we to expect
p past administration of Mayor West
Fell known and we can trust him.
CD hydra-headed monster Of intem'
1iRnce is now in the dust and let us
hip him there. We think two yeari
hae Of determined treatment of the
S tile viii seal his fate here for some
xse to come. snow Is no time to swap
rdses," and on next Monday let the
nh men of the town show the wisdom
he proverb.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-03-28
Accidenfs .or fhe week.

On last Friday an accident occurred
b the Pennsylvania Central Road,
ear Johnstown, in which three cans
ere thrown over the ernbankment
y a broken rail, killing two persons
nd wounding fourteen. E. J. Shep-
srd off Cadiz was among the injured.
On the same day MIR. Harting, near
skron was run over while crossing
le Great Western Railway track with
Is team. His son who was with him
Id both horses were killed and Mr..
!. badly wounded.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-03-28
extraordinary Improvements
CA5iNET ORcAMS i

Ihe MASON q HA4LoN ORGAN "a, resr-s, f,,r-
~ announce the Introduction OF Improve 1870,
OF much more than ordinary Interest Thsse 3 -
,,o, Iced AM PIPE CABINET ORGANS.
n .nS M oHnty H successful combination of REAL
IN - - Win reeds ey, + made; ~
,,,,, "a "a - TRANSPOSING KEYBOARD.
Wnlcn cn can oe Instantly moved to the Tioht or
left, changing the pitch or transposing ne ta9 or
EgF ,Il1 Ial1ttsst',gs c,.d dsscytions Cireltlor
W" Az :! S,i-i iEIi4EGANr Styles OF DOUBLE
. .,,, =. 1tElsD CABINET ORGANS
az S44J s1Sz and SI25 each. CoEsi6eyyl1 Cs,a9cy,,
11sega,see, aI1d Thorough E6celleRce Of Work7aT,1
Sep @teSe are c1edpeT Lt,uI dIlH before odered
me ne niASoS 7S u ID .AdLIN Organs are achnovTl-
eSiSed bESI. and from extraordinary Faculties.
.oL man @ utaeture THIS Company can afford and
''oS - seii at prices which render them,
uNtgf-SiION 4 BLY, CHE PEST -
I @ IcCls OCtAFE ORGANS so each: FIVE OCTAVE
otI,5A - ~ 30 ana upwards. With 6ree sezx
IetitS eI5J anu up2erds- E05ty stlles efo ID sI1,
. = 4 & sH I-.I.SSERATED CATALOGUE, and Testfnao-
T. T. ~ ~ CsrcllleF, with Opinions of MORE THAN
NE oNE IhOUSAND MUSi3fANS. sent freesT =.
MASON & HAMLIN ORGAN CO. = -
L9t fremont 81, Boston. -.s seS Bread Wsv N v
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-03-28

sAt the Convention on Saturday quite
discussion arose upon the passage OF
e resolution found in the report OF
e proceedings. The question at issue
IS the propriety of instructing the
slegates to State Convention. On the
e side it was claimed that they should
uninstructed out of fdeferenee to those
no oppose the denomination Of Grant,
ing members Of the Republican par
!; while on the. other side it was
emed expedient to express byresolu-
IN the sentiment of the masses of the
ople, since his enemies are raising
hue-and-cry that, if renominated, it
u be done by emee-helders and de-
ndents upon the Presidents bounty
he almost unanimous vote in favor of
e resolution showed the drift of opin-
D in this county..F.. a.ii fq,.s s7YIfi
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-03-28

A Texan tells the story of lost oppor.
tunities: "Now you see," said he, land
was cheap enough at one time in Texas,
I've seen the day when I could have
bought q square league Of land. cover
ed with fine grass aud timber, for a
pair Of fine boots" "And why didn't
you buy it?'' asked his companion.
"Didn't have the boots, said the rexan.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-03-28

The hearty denomination Of Presi-
ent Grant at the Philadelphia Con-
sntion and the cordial reception Of the
louncement thereof by the masses Of
ae people, are events that will be
arcely less gratifying than viii the
grace Shot wn by q classo of mock-inde-
endent newspapers when they fall in
line eoerced by a policy that Is their
ring. With Young America braggsr
,cia such papers viii persist in kick
g In the traces until the progress of
rents shows them their folly, when
icy hope by blating more loudly than
hers the battle cry Of their party, to
.orm themselves back into the favor of
e men who support them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-03-28
\ FINE EARHI Ar PRIVATE
SALE.

Z viii offer at prlN0Ne SAse Ray aarn lying x
4 81 n mile wcNt OF Lewis Mills, d. o. r, n
directly on said railroad. containing 2U7 acres
well inpLoved aud under good state Of enlti-
SItion. There are tw o excellent frame dwell
llngS-one Just built--barnS stables aud other-
and two good orchards. I win
sell all togsther or VIII divide IL TO suit pur-
ehasers, CHARLES LEWIS.
decli-2ma La Mira n
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-03-28

The LateEige,scer of Monday contains
report ofa large Protection meeting
leld at the Court House, Wheeling, on
iaturday evening. Was it democratic,
y was it strictly meeting of the Ia
boring classes?