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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-05-10

A decea ased Englisbman's house
keeper recently sued the estate for
an unfulflIed promised Of marriage
and obtained ESQ.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-05-10

morning are completed. In some
cases the odor arising from carious
teeth is combined with that of the
stomach. If the mouth be well
rims d with teaspoonful of the So
luton of the coloride in a tumbler
of water, the bad odor of the teeth
will ba rom ovad
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-05-10
HOW PRESERVE FRESH MEATS.

It has been found that fresh meats
may be preserved for months by
placing around it cotton or spung
containing a quantity of sulphuric
ether, and sealing up hermetically
in tin boxes. It occurs, however,
that the meat must become very
much tainted from the close contract
with the ether that must destroy its
availibility for domestic uses.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-05-10
OFFENSIVE BREATH.

For this purpose, almost the only
substance that should be admitted at
the toilette is the concentrated So
luton of chloride of soda. From
SIX to ten drops in a wine glass full
OF pure spring wates, taken imme-
diately aftgr the operatio'ae "f tia
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-05-10
SORE MOUTH AND TONGUE.

Three drachms of borax, two of
sugar of lead, half an ounce Of alum.
and a pint of sage tea, viii cure a
sore mouth and tongue. It must be
used as O wash.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-05-10

ANNOUNCE IESTs.-AnnOuncing the name -
person for Junty Office, S.; State oiEce $40;
Federal Office Sl5. Invariably in advance.
~ The above Terms and Rates will be
trlctly adhered TO.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-05-10
Rates OF Advertising.

q inch, or 10 lines oftype, constitutes square.
One square, first insertion. ...-. 81 %
Each subsequent insertion. on. 50
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-05-10

Sojourner Truth is now sojonrn-
ing at Mendoza, H., having finished
her lecturing tour in Iowa and Kan
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-05-10

Winnie Ream has bought a house
on Pennsylvania avenue, and the
Capitol. accordingly is nolonger her
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-05-10

Two thousand women or girls are
employed in Birmingham, England,
in the brass-founding trade.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-05-10

Detroit is going to have a ball to
which only blondes are to be invited
and the brunettes are ready TO dye
with grief
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-05-10

Jennie Pettis, of Burlington, Ia,
has added herselfto.the list of female
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-05-10
CATARRH.

Sprinkle sugar on them. The
Turks wash fresh wounds with wine
and sprinkle sugar on them. OBJ
stinatc ulcers may be cured with su-
gar dissolved IN q strong decoction
of walnut leaves.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28
Romanouski Bros,

Have a first class BAKERY in full
operation, and can furnish BREAD
cQkes, and Pies in plain or ornamen
tai styles, TO suit any taste. Th,
pIaineSt Loaf CAKE or the richest
Fruit CAKE a always be had t
order, and OF u quafi,y that canno,
fail to please. ~
Fresh Bread left at any residence
in town, daily il required. Look
oUT FOR THE WAGON.
The Restaurant will furnish mca!s
81 oil hours, and Fish, OYSTERS anc
dclicacies, as well as q plair
= sen, can be had 10 order.
Also, a fno lot Of Holiday Toys.
Just selected for the marriott, ami
every kind Of plain & fancy Con-
dictionary, Cake, Ornaments
and Fancy Goods, making the most
complete and beautiful stock in the
Of Macon. Call AMd see.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28

R0~ Col. Moorman, Of Jackson
one of the leading stockholders in
the Planters Insurance Co. of this
State under its now organization,
called on US this week in the inter
est of this State Institution. He
represents this Co. now as one Of
the safest in existence. Tho books
are open at all times for inspection.
A new impulse has been given to ii
by the accession of some Of our
leading men as stockholders, and
our readers will do well 10 look
over the advertisement in to-days
and judge of its meriSs and
entire safety Of taking risks in
Tho Company. Col. Richardson,
he President, is ono Of the largest
capitalists in the State.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28

The State Of Mississippi, Chancery
Noxuhee County. Court.
To the creditors and all persons interested
in the Estate of William Brown, deceased:
Notice is hereby given to the creditors Of
he estate Of said deceased, that upon the
Examination of the Report and petition Of
J. "a B. AllgooI, Administrator 'Debonis
non'' Of the Estate Of William Brown, de-
ceased. the suid estate was on the 18Th day
Of 'une 1872, by our sad chancery court
Of said count, declared and decreed ia5ol-
vent
Now therefore notice is hereby given to
the cred tors of said estate to come forward
md have their claims duly probated and
registered in the Register kept by the clerk
If the court aforesaid for that purpose, and
tnvcreditor who shall not rcgjsterbis claim.
and have the same duly probated, rs the
law requires by the 2Sth day Of December,
4. d. i872, shall be forever barred, accord
ING to the Statute in such ease made and
provided.
Given under my hand and seal this the
18th day Of Srptelnber, A D 1872.
-. b. ALLGOOD,
Sept29.4ts Administrator.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28
SHUMhAER q BRO,
agents for the Cell Jrated
g. e K { r
Sowing Machines.

., -,
oncNcc''ea oy any Nj chime no"
!" use pom me Elastic or double
loop S',,ch, Wnich Se"S IRON two
spooIs |ltho'75 any rev 1nding OF
unread, and the shuttle or iock stitch
Mach'''' "h,@f' makes the stitch
"''NG on n",h SIDES purchasers
can nave IhelrS cholce' I1lce7 the
Si'Ihe'
Black Walnut Table, plai s so 90
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28
For the holidays.

Christmas is about to put in once
more its pleasant appearance, and
with it arises the question, whore ia
3uy suitable presents.
Always having an eve to lease
our PATROLS and the public genera.
", We intend to offer a well select
cd assortment Of goods, suitable for
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28

HA'' All persons indebted to the
late firm of Yates & Murphcy arc
earnestly urged to Gallup and set.
Tie, "< the business must be closed.
The new firm, Murphey & Minor,
also request thos" indebted to them
to call and close their accounts with
the close "f the year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28

The Stat of Mississippi, (
Noxub g County.
To all persons interested In tho Estate u
Simeon Orr, deceased:
Whereas letters of Administrat on will
the will annexed on the Estate Of SimsoI
Orr, deceased, were granted to the und, r
siuned on the 18th day of December 1877
by the Hon Chancery Court OF sail county,
Now therefore all persons h~aviiy1alaim'
apuinst said estate Of said deccNl re
hereby Notified and required to exhipNahC
have the same duly probated and giStereC
Within the time prescribed by law, or sale
claims will be forever barre |.
JANE 0BR, Administrators.
A. N. WILLIAMS, Administ'r,
with the will annexed of said deceased,
December 70 lS12-js
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28
Hurrah for Christmas!
MACONG SMITH

Have the largest stock Of FIR
WORKS, FANCY CANDIES ana FANG
Groceries in the city. They hav,
ID. and pound Rockets.
S~ERPENTs AND ToRPEDoEs.
Roman Candles with 20 balls,
! ID, Chinese Fire Crackers, and
smaller ones. ..
Fancy Head Rockets, asd otner
kinds. Bengal lights.
Also, Fancy GTOcerie>, MInCe Neat,
Fancy candies, the finest kind, Figs,
and the Prettiest Christmas stock
generally Ia, town, .....g...a
B@-Good SEGARS of all kinds.
MACON & SMITH.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28

c@B" Our old frioni ora thous nd YEAR.
BrigOdier Gen. Santa Claus, seems to make
MS hoadqunrtcrin MNcon at W. f. FsRRls' i,
Book aud variety tore. lie has Just left
another in'talIment II s.lenlid HOLIDAY
Books and all those useful and elegant con
Fenitnces pertaining thercto-oruAmentsl
Boxes Games, PazHies and Present. Of all
kinds, fire"orks, and everything to kerp
Christmas with, for Old and young. Cali
at his new Store Nnd select for yoursclve.
and Your children.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28
Holiday Pictures.

GoGrF, at his encampmrnt, rear
@lunior', store, is ready to take all
the smiling Christians faces in the
"onH rs. 4 EcneSe is one of the
N's' appropriate. suggestive and
,'>'loS g't!a you al hcstow on a
friend or relation. Ca 1T his tent
nd TOOK At the specimen portraits
and YOU viii begin to think YOU will
n.rd one Of your own. Corn can
t1I<a them in any style, and Of any
lz' from tho Gem up to q life.
NEe por.rHt.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28
Pea ONIONS. ONIONS! Red and White
at VILLA Ms Il COOPER'S.

fa"If any OF our tricudsw wish tC
max" II present of u beautiful set o
FURS, or any Tasteful fancy article
they will find at Ttrrdnt d. Scilrck''
IA most beautiful selection of holiddJ
goods, in Cloth, China, Glass, Or
namental work such presents n
will not be thrown aside rs useless
after Christmas, but a he alway'
rctsiuel for use or ornament IN
every home. ':
ga Also, M.nce Meat, 0resh and
sweet, just from Baltimore titron.
Currents, and RaiSins, Candies (finc
and pura.) Nuts, Jel!io.", FRS r'cd
Ginger, Figs, &c. There snot snch
II stock Of feal!y beautiful articles
to be found IN Macon. Calf and
see, next doorto Patty & Go.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28
sept2S-1m
ny o TIC Il

NOTICE..
Commissioners sale of Lands, Of JOB IL.
Dinion, deceased.
By virtue and in pursuance of a decree
of the Chancerv Court Of the county OF
Noxubee and State Of Mississippi, made
and enrolled at the last September Term
thereof, the Undersigned, special commits
sIoner appointed BY said court for that pur-
pose, will on
Monday, 23rd day Of December, A. d. 1872,
between the hours prescribed by law to-wlt:
II o'clock. a. NJ. and 3 o'clock, ?. NJ, offer
for sale uud proceed TO sell in separate lots,
peices or parcels, not exceeding $50 acres
In ench, before the Court House door in the
town of Macon in said couaty and State, NJ
public vendue, to the highest bidder, at
.pnblic cutlery, for cash, all tie certain sey
eral tracts. Lots, peices or parcels OF land
with the tenementS and heredi vaments
thcrgunto belonging. lying, situa.3 and be-
ing in said county Of NoXubee and State "t
Mississippi aforesaid, containing in the az
gregate about bo9. 10 acres, more or less, OF
which job IL. Biuion died, saized and pos
,esscl and cultivated ia hi> line time, and
being us follows, to-wit: The W. of the
'SWF of Sec. 81; and the E4 Of the SCI of
Sec. 80, and Lots |, ,, S & in See, ~, in
I IA; and tine FL of the NEl, and the f!
Of the SEl of Sec 4, in 7 Is, and Lots
numbers 1. 2, 8, 1 & 5 in Sec 3, in T, -,
all in Range No. nineteen (l9l east, Sold
TO pay debts Of deceased.
Macon, Miss, X. RUFF,
Oct. 9th, 1872. Special Commissioner.
NoV20-ts
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28

TENliE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
Noxubee County.
Chancery Court. September Term 1872,
1927 Guardianship Of Elizabeth NELL, a
l]unNtic.
To Robert Neil, Guardian of Elizabeth
Neill, . Misunderstanding;
YOU are hereby cited To be and appear
before the Chancellor of this Hon. Court.
lt n term thereof to be held in and for the
county of No1ubec, at the court house III
the town of Macon, in said county on the
ID. Monday in December, A. D., 1872,
teen and there to show csuse why You
should not be required to execute a new
bond AS guardian Of said Elizabeth N;ill, Il
%Iunstic, and further that You then and there
re- state your annual a~ccotilt in accordance
with law, and further to show whether You
have removed the person and estate Of said
~lunatic from this State, and further to do
and receive whatever our SAID Chancery
court NAV consider or decree in this behalf.
WITNESS the Honorable Thomas Chris
tian, Chancellor of the ith Chancery
District of said State, this the 18th day
Of September, A d., 1872, the same
being the day of the issuance hereof.
Il. A. j. ACHENRH,
sent2S-lm Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28

Ray Toilet Combs aud BrG she's,
Toilet Soaps, Domestic \ Imported
Cologne Waters, Toilet Extracts &c.
The largest and best assorted line
in Macon, at
JONES & FsEN1H's.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28
CA

which are SO widely known AS to REQUIRE II,
special commendation. The Metatllc Bu.
rial Case, with its present imprc we'd stylt
and finish, its entire harmony with the feel.
ings of the bereaved, its perfected adjust.
nlehts and appointments in whatever re.
lates to the preservation and protection q
the body after death, confirm its utility and
entire adaptness to the purposes for which
it is designed.
The WoopEN COFFIN, manuf ctured b,
nj from solid Walnut, Rosewood md Rog
Imitation; has NO superior in finish or st,l,
and can be furnished as cheap as ANY other
kind.
CoFFINs of all descriptions furnished NJ
the shortest notice. and Ill order. Illc
promptly night or day. Tho dead laid ~,
With care, AMI funerals and escorts superin.
tended in person.
hnl7 ~ FINS Z. CARTOON
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28
4 DMINls TRAITORS SALE.
N

Under and by virtue Of a decree rendered
nj the September Term of the Chancery
Court for the county of Noxubee, A. d.,
1872, the undersigned administrator of the
estate of William Clark, deceased, will on
the
Monday, 18th day Of November, A. D., 1872
upon the premises, between the aours pre-
scribed by law, sell to the highest bidder
for cash, the dne-third undivided interest
ia the following lands to-wit.
The sol of section "a, township 10, range
Is, lying in Noxubee county, end also lot
Is in section 4, township II, range 10. ~
ing In Noxubee county, and also lot IS in
section 4, township II, range IS, lying in
Kemper county, Mississippi. Said undivi-
| deI one-third interest is to be sold for the
payment of the debts OF said lecedent.
HlLBERT CLARK,
Octl9~lm Administrative.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28
DR.. SKELTOI

UAS resumed the practice Of ,aedicine
"A in Macon a~l ihe vicinit j.. and res
recttully tenders his profession al services
to his friends and the public.
Es7g" Office in the south cad a the IIarri-
son block, immediately over that coupled
by Mrssrs. Yates ~ Baskerville.
May90-tf
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28

: sa~ A horse fell off the bridge
over The Noxubee the Other day and
was killel !.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28

nas~ We are daily receiving full
lines of Toilet ard Christmas goods,
together with the best Drugs,
Chemicals AID Drug Sundrics.
JONES Il FRENCH.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28

pes- Macon lodge, No. 40, land
A. d., held an election for officers.
at It's regular communication last
Saturday, The following Brethren
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28

r0IiE STATE Of Mississippi,
- NoNuUee County,
| Gbancory Court, Thursday, Decom,
Der l2lh, 1872.
The Estate
1871 of !
W, P. P,soy,
1t appearing TO the satisfaction
OF this Ion. court that }. I'll. im'-
groves, administrators Of the Estate
OF W. Z Poscy, deceased, has failed
to make settlement Of said Estate
as the law requires; aud 1t further
appearing that the said }. ii. liar
groves, administration Is aforesaid,
resides beyond the limits of this
State, so that Il C ordinary process
of this court cannot be executed
upon him, 1t is therefore ordered
that publication be made in the
"Macon Beacon Il newspaper pub.
lished in said county Of NoXubee,
within twenty days from this date,
citing the said J.. H.. l~Iargroves,
administrator, to appear before TINS
Hon. court ut II termtheleot to DO
held at the courthouse in the town
of Macon in said county on the 2nd
Monday in March, A. d. 1878, then
and there to make his final settle
ment as administrator of said es-
tate.
It is further ordered that the
clolk of this court transmit by mail,
postage paid, a copy OF tins order
addressed aud directed to the said
j. IL. Hargroves at Mobile, III the
State of Alabama.
A true copy from the minutes OF
said court.
Il. A. J. MCHENRY,
Dec. %, lSi2-5ls Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28

Go'tO W. +. Fdrris's and buy 4
copy Of Robinson Crlsoe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28
were elected ,

BaSF just received, IL choice lot Of IRrsu
POTATOES, WILLIAMS 4 COOPER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28

he State of Mississippi,
Nv.ubrr County.
Chaaccly Court ih.rsdnJ Dec, 18th, 1872,

The STAT" of Ai,.issiPpi,
Noaubrc County.
Chaacc.y Court rh4rsdaJ Dec, 18th, 1872,
The Estate
TtN3l ot
= ,yno Il &Ncon.
Il saponrirs to the satisfaction Of the
8Oau At lac citation Issued t. tar SAID
o!.jN. ii N,.ubee to " K Strobe, kxccu-
,,,c 81 H. last sill and testament Of jacuo
N u cJt, d" GA ed, ~ apr ear before said
,e at aud MAKE settlement Of his ace ,uat,
hu been rstu ned by the Sh,rif of sail
tv,nnts not f,u'd: 1t further appearing to
ago tuiit tuat TIE ,lId W Il StrJds il OF
an inApbllnt of this State, but resides be-
so i lhe liSlits thereof. ) thai the oriiIary
process u .nI, court ral.ot be cNc'ut d
upon him 1t is incrSfnrc ordered that
pubhcat on be made in tho Macon deacon,
d newspaper pLJ,iHhcl in sud con; ~ Of
.,ux.b {, for IouS cDAsccu; We weeks. a.
ing the said " 4 STROBE, Admin .~trSter,
To DC and appear b lore tai, Hon. Court
Mt a tc'm thereof to &c held at the cuIrt-
house il tlp iowa Of Mtron in sad couatE
On the second Monday N march a. D., l315
tiicu aud there 10 nntNu settlement al rs
account, as Executor of tie last vii. and
testament Of SAID deceased.
1t is farther ordered tiut the CLERK of
this our transmit by mai, postage paid,
q copy uttuis order addressed 70 sad " IL
Strobe at Fort Claiborne, Stale Of Alabama.
4 true copy fro the minutes OF sand
court. a j nCllGNRl,
December 2Sth lS,2-jts Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28

Arabian Nights highly iIlustra.
ted at w. +, FEpRt.,.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28
DlIIL!r WILLIAM,
MACON, MISS,
PAL

House, Sign and other Painting done ir
4 neat and durable manner. Twill warrant
my work to be Ms good and Ms cheap as any
other mans and respectfully solicit u share
" public patronage. jsnl3-ly
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28
bay' SPlcEu PIG FERr, fresh and nice, at
WILLIAMS & COOPEK'S.

payF SPlcEp PIG FEGr, fresh and nice, a
WILLIAMS &COOPEK'S.
Say T. s. Borgess. aud J. B. How.
eli have purchased two lots in the
old burnt district, formerly the site
If the Beacon Office, and + about
to erect a large and commod,ous
Livery Stable thereon. They have
,he plan and request builders to
examine it and put in their bids =
its erection. They mean bushes
aud are going right to work.
o. BUCK WHEAT FLOUR irss = vr9
at WILLIAMS ~ COO. IS.
Dec2tl-2ts
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28

|r . Taylor's place, on the
Nv r. - 0EE BLACK PONY. 6
soychead both mind fe :
''f , \ one large BAY H0R> E
I "A dariq ljrehJnd and both
'.' ANY one giving in Qrrna-
.bpreaDouts, or returning
.',,s JuulI III Macon, Yih re-
WY blsES STEW ART,
TgGCllER STEWART,
Macca, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28
GLOW Beautiful! How Lovely I"

GLOW Beautiful! How Lovely !"
/ the usual, exGlaMation when ladicscail
to see tho line stock Of Watches & Chains,
Rings, Bracelets, ESr-rings, CharnieS, Toi-
let Sets, Plated Ware, etc.;;'a Cha,. flofer's
,tan one door below the Hotel.
Eay~ All Goods sold at New York prices
and guaranteed accordinsIG approximation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28
r., ,a.usday December q


ABLE FOR SALE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28

EGrrhe NoXubec county medical
association will meet on the tiral
Monday. in Jam, At which limo All
election for officers will DO keId.
All the members arc earnestly IL.
.. uGXDEtrK,
President.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28

.~,',, attention of ON.
,'%',' of Lake Bush &
h.. grocOrs. The
h" alone will com.
| \, 5.' of Mississippi,
w. ''pend on having
~'M with the same
we're present to SO.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28

-yAhcI81G STOCK &c.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28

/ 'c name Of Head
l'%''r Gay for appro-
l,"'"'NS to his own
IT,. tic is an Old of.
H.. I''' emerged from
II for killing a man
J. IN Meridian two
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esA REMARD

A D
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1872-12-28

p intend
vel 4, d.
pal Lstv,
|tfs, and
|,NSO'V,
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|oPe

|'' in "a,
Is Good,
fnNakiat
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-01-11

The course pursued by the Legislature
in stopping the payment of the January
interest on the State debt, reminds US Of
the man. who, when called upon to pay
the interest then due upon his OBJ legation
replied that it was against his principa
to pay interest and it was against his in
terest to pay principal. Come gentle.
men don't longer delay this matter. The
money has been collected from the PEG plt
to pay this interest, and they want to see
itapplied to that object -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-01-11
Death of Col. George VIM. Brent.

The Alexandra Ga2ettc Of the Sd inst
says: Col G.. W Brent led at his home
in this city, yesterday evening, from {
sudden and violent attack Of typhoid
pneumonia, in the fifty first year of hi
age. His death has cast gloom over
the entire community, where he was es-
TENED, honored and respected for hi
genuine worth, Acknowledged ability anc
the many excellent qualities which made
up the man
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-01-11

The Chicago Tribune thinks repudia-
ton Is bad business. 1t says:
ILLINOIS tried reputation for mum
Der Of years. Her bonds had been sold
originally at a very heavy discount, and
demagogues then, as demagogues are do
ing now, raised the cry that the
State was not morally bound to pay any
any more o its debt than it received Tor
It's bonds. The quibbling ended in repu-
diation Illinois stopped payment Of in
terost and principal OF is debt. Illinois
became an outcast from fpancial markets
Industry stopped. No person would lead
dollar to the State or any enterprise III
the State. The motive ca the My rail
road in the State degenerated to a span
of mules, and finally single mule. The
tax had been oppressive but reputation
ten times worse. No man in Illinois
could buy goods except for cash; and q
man cut West with hundred dollars in
his pocket never tarried in the State,
where reputation was the policy.
For ten years Illinois endured a living
death, and they unanimously prayed to be
released from the in:olerable burden.
They demanded to be taxed. and taxed
heavily to redeem their State. They, by
almost unanimous vote, placed in the
Constitution beyond the reach of legisla-
tive appeal. clause providing for an an
nual tax, which was to be perpetual until
the long repudiated debt and interest were
fully paid. They sent into the highways
and byways to fud the creditors. They
counted up the interest which had aecu-
mulated during the reputation. amour
ting to millions This they funded and
added to the interest bearing debt. That
debt the State has to great ex tent paid
off, and the fame and credit of Illinois
are once moro at par in the markets Of
the world.