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LIBERIAN CANE-WILL IT PAY /?

MEssRs. EDS. Before answer
ing the above question | will give
your readers the result of my ex-
pertinent the present year with the
Liberian. About the middle Of
April planted one fourth of an
Acre with one pint of seed bought
at BEACON Office. Tho rows were
tour feet wide and the seed were
dropped eight or ten in a place
near two feet apart, drills opened
with a cotton opener and covered
with u block.
The cultivation consisted of two
piowings with a sweep, two burrows
each time, and Que hoeing, cane
loft to stand four or five stalks to
the hill.
The crop was fully matured by
list. of September at which time it
averaged from twelve to thirteen
feet high. / measured some canes
that were 6tteon feet high and one
and three fourth inches in diameter.
The seed are larger than the other
varieties and the head very much
resembles broom corn. A part OF
this littlo crop was fed 10 stock,
another portion cut from six hun
dred and sixteen square yards, Or
about on,-sighth ofacro was made
into Syrup aud yielded ~ gallons
OF Sorghum. AT this rate an acre
would make one hundred and
sevcniylivc gallons Of Syrup, and
in add ton to the Syrup, irnm
lwuniy hvc to forty bushels Of
) cd to tho aero, worth almost as
much MS corn for feeding stocks;
al immense quantity OF good fod-
der II also BIS saved from the
/ had almost overlooked u ma
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BR WILLIE.

To the Public:
The undersigned, having tho
roughly refitted their Store Rouse
in Brooksville, Miss. and having
purchased a w~e!l-sclected stock Of
DRY-GooDS, GROCERIES &c.,
in fact, everything that a Planter
wants. now respectfully ask their
old friends and the public general
ly, to inspect their Goods before
purchasing elsewhere. They buy
Strictly for Cash,
which will enable them to sell goods
as low as any house in eastern Miss.
Ba- They are prepared to make
liberal advances on COTTON
and all country produce.
Very respectfully,
aug21 j. =. JOBE " co.
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CARD.
: Maslalavills Miss, Nov. 1875.
MkssRs. TDIroRs:-
Dee, brook, Miss,
Nov'r 10th, 1875.

= Tt
MkssRs. EDIToRs:-
Allow me, through the columns of
your paper. to correct a report,
charging me with voting the Radical
ticket. L have this, only, to say in
regard TO the report: that the origi-
nator did basely, ANONYMOUSLY and
maliciously misrepresent me; and
how any one at the election could
have originated such a report, when
everything that l did was open to
every N upon the grounds, l can't
see. 1 feel that my conduct will be
sustained by every Conservative man
of the. county, when the facts are
fully known. To establish the above
assertion, any one who feels disposed
can interrogate my friend, Nh. S. S.
Huckaby, who will tell them that |
did vote the Simon-pure, Democratic
Conservative ticket, Except county
clerk, which | did not vote on at all. J
/ have always claimed to be Conser-
vative in my political views, and have
expressed myself both publicly and
privately as being upon the Demo-
cratic-C Conservative platform. AS to
my course at the election, whether it
be condemnable OF commendable, l
leave that to the public, after the
facts are given. In the first place, l
will refer you to the returns of the
Mashulaville box, and ask, Who and
what was the cause of the vast
majority of votes cast for Nicholson
and Williams? And, farther, | ven
ture the assertion that there was not
an entire Republican ticket cast at
this box. Ii so, they were few and
scattering; therefore, I claim the
honor for this, and [ cannot assign
any other reason for the malicious
report which has been circulated than
because the colored people would not
let any one else arrange their tickets
but me.
And a supposition there arose that
l had packed the colored people. 1
defy any humas being in existenceto
prove that / evcr told them to vote
the Radical ticket OF had anything
whatever to do with them in the way
of influencing them to do SO. They
asked me to arrange their tickets for
them, which I did just as they told
me. and whenever left to me, |
always scratched and put the Demo
cratic nominees instead. In fact, /
did what l thought was my duty and
every other mans duty who had his
country at heart, and if L live to see
another election I expect to pursue
the very'sam course, for I feel that
it was the just course, and in accord
ance with the Democratic Conserva-
tive platform. Upon that platform L
placed myself in the beginning of the
G lmpaign--upon it expect to remain.
let others say and do just what they
please. Let it be remembered that
truth is mighty and will prevail, and
the originator of hat idle report will
find it so before he dies. Now, Mr..
Editor, | have said enough, and I'm
very sorry that L have been forced to
say so much, but in Justification of
myself, I thought it due.
There are a few other points |
would like to speak of, but for fear
of being too lengthy, I will not do SO
now. Respectfully,
j. r. FORD.
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house

The colored Independent, Carter
or Warren, defeated y regular Re-
publican nominee. The Fusionists,
Sunderlin and Young, both of Wash
ington, were upon tho Fusion or
peoples ticket, equally composed
OF Democrats and Republicans, and
defeated the regular Republican.
Tho eolored Democrat, Mr.. Vau.
Of Pamela. was on the regular
Democratic Conservative ticket.
rClarivn,
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S7AlKVIIJE TEMALE INSTITUTE.

The fifth annual session of this
College will begiu on the Bird Mon
day in September. 1t is a we'll
established school, thorough in in
strnction and discipline. The corps
of teachers is complete, and every
branch OF female education will be
faithfully Taught.
TERMS-FIVE MONTHS.
Board, Including washing and
fuel $75 90
Tuition, collegiate depart
mont 25 90
Music : 25 90
Modern languages 20 OC
Ancient do. free
The above charges are strictly
dne in advance, unless special ar
engagements are made.
The College is furnished with an
ample apparatus. Every advan-
tage in point of health, and the
school IS surrounded by a moral
and refined community.
Stark willie is reached by a branch
road from Artcsia to within a few
hundred yards of the Institute
Aalf-iare tickets furnished our pu-
pills by apply ing to the President.
See Catalogue.
j. M. STONE,
10-3m President.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

The Grand Jury Of Eowndrs,
composed OF an equal number OF
whites and negroes, tailcd to find a
true bill against Lieut.. Gov. Davis
for bribery. 1t now remains for
the Senate, if the proof is as salts
factory as it is ehrmcd to be- 10 take
steps for his impeachment. If the
proof, however, is insufficient we
would be the last ones willing to
see, the Lieut.. Gov. prosecuted, but
the charge is so tangibly made, il
should not BIO buried out of sight
by the non-action Of a Grand Jury
10 sustain it. Davis is u State off
Ger and it is due the. honor of the
81 State that the matter should be
thoroughly sifted.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

A prominent Republican of un-
questioned orthodoxy, confessed to
us the other day that the colored
people as u mass were unfit to ex-
ercise the right Of suffrage, but
that they had an undeniable right
to exercise that right. He also add
mits they had boon controlled BY
bad men Throughout the State and
that has brought us to our present
condition. He also acknowledged
the Democracy has selected the
worry best mcD in tho late contest US
their standard bearers. Now why
is it not better that the good and true
men influence these ignorant vote rs
than to let them DC controlled by
adventurous and office seekers? and
yet this influence is characterized
as intimidation. There is no con-
sistency in men who fight for power
and plumber, and cling to principles
abhorrent to good and true men.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

Siphon soda and mineral water
for the sick and very convenient
for p~ic-nic's and parties at Jones 4
Fant's.
neg-s,oOo Smoking Oar Ant rard
to beat Cigars, also Pacific and
Canones. at Marz's.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

DETERMINED TO SELL.--In conside-
ration Of the great stagnation in
business and the low price of cotton,
our prices have been reduced to suit
the times. KLAUS & BRO.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20
j. E. MADISON,
Attorney at Law,
MACON, MI.

Will give the closest attention to all
business entrusted to his care.
Oct. 2, 1875.
The N. Y. 9. @. s. is continually
receiving goods to suit the wants OF
the community.
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OFFICE OF AUDITOR OF pUPLIc AcoTs,
Jackson, MiSs. October @Srd, 1875
Circular TO Fax Collectors
Mr.. w. M. Common,

Tax Collector Ndxubce Co.
Dear Sir:--As various inquiries
have been made in reference to the
State Board Of Equalization | deem
it proper to inform you that no &C.
ton has been had by the Board,
and no changes made in valuations.
Owing to tho extension of the
time by the Legislature at its called
session. for returning the Assess
mcnt Rolls, the State Board could
hot meet on the first Monday OF
September as required by law, and
the delay in returning many of the
Rolls has rendered a fair and i'm
partial equalization almost lmpos-
sible. 1t is extremely doubtful if
any action will be had, and collec-
tons should be proceeded with ac-
cording to law.
Very respectfully,
w. IL. GIBBS, Auditor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

Just received a large and we'll
assorted stock Of Boots, Shoes,
Hats &c. at tho N. Y. Cheap Store,
which will be sold at antiJeltam
prices. Remember that all goods
sold arc fully guaranteed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20
LUMBER LUMBER! /!
Shingles Shingles

just returned from the
/ Yellow Pine region, and can now
supply The public with Lumber Of
all kinds, rough and dressed.
! have also a 5wo-horse wagon to
sell on good terms. l will OK
change Lumber Nc. for Oats, Corn,
Gotten Seed or Greenbacks.
Call on me at tho depot for bar
gains.
oct 2 | m D, G. FARMER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

Three u. s. Mnrshals were on n
visit TO our city this week. Since
we hay, been disposed Of for taring
aud loathering an ~inoifcnsive citI-
zen of the United States, for burn
iag down School Houses and kick
my up the ID generally in tins
bcnighicd country, we have looked
upon the visit of these terrible
fellows with complacency.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

ha-
Mary s. Ford,
w.
II. II. Ford
BY virtue Of drdtMbovo statsd
writ TO mo directed fom tho office
of The circuit clerk Of the circuit
court OF Noxuboo toualty, ] will on
Monday, the 9Th d,ly Of December,
1875, in front ofal,e court house
door in tho town "a Macon, within
legal hours, es5Qsd 70 sale, at pub
lie auction, TO the highest bidder,
for cash, all the right, title and
interest tho defendant, III. II. Ford,
has in and TO the following desert
bed lands, tc-wit: rhe nwa and
"a mol sect. u, township IA, range
Is, east, also the NV and Wa swf
section 7, township IA, range 10
east, also the se} nw4 sec. 81, town
ship IA, range 16.
The above described property
having been levied upon as the
property Of defendanL II. IL. Ford,
will be sold to satisfy the above
stated casc aud all costs.
w. M. COMMON, Sheriff.
nov Cts.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

One or two OF the heaviest frosts
of the season occurred this week.
One morning ice was formed in OK
posed places. Since, it has become
warmer with occasional rains. The
health OF the section is comparativ-
" good,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

P. r. FERRIS.
lis s. WARD
|orn and Publishers.
MACON, MISS:
MTUaDAY, NOV. 20. 1875.


Tho health Of this county,
though the mortality Is small, IL de-
%teriorating shockingly. Tho call
for prescriptions arc frequent and
earnest. There seems 70 be no spe-
cial disease, but a variety of all
ments. One Is fearful Of n coming
chill; another was out IN the rain ;
another says he is afraid he will find
his wife sick when he gets home,
and stilr another wishes to iortify
himself against a change in the
weather. The man who is going
70 havo salt mackerel for his dinner
hasn't come ronnd yct--perhaps he
is able TO get il by tho gallon.
THE Kinds and Rankin County
Fair, we believe, closed at Jackson
this week.
The most pious ofmen can break
several of the ten Commandments
on n calm Sabbath morning by sit
ting down on q wasp who is ready
for busiaess.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

pay- $50 Cases of Boots and Shoes
Just received direct from Boston. at
prices lower than ever offered in Ma
con. KLAUS q BRO.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

1t is proper to state that one of
the regular Republicans, Senator
Everett,) and the Independent,
Senator Furlong.) acted almost en-
tirely last session with the Demo-
Gratis.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

Mr. Chas. Hoicr presents us
with a fine editorial Gold pen.
lie has a stock ofall varieties inclu
ding many new patterns, some OF
them curious inventions.
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Rust Proof Seed Wheat

800 Bushels of Non-rusting Seed
Wheat for sale, at 81 rs per Bushel,
by j. Il. HIBBLER,
Cooksville, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

A fine selection of Wostcnholms,
Rodgers and Wade x Butchers,
good, just received by
JONES * FANTS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

1t is rumored that Ames's mission
and we hope that is all,-was a
t%reacharous one,--that he has repre-
sentcd the. election liz being carried
by fraud and intimidation, and has
called upon the Federal authorities
TO set it aside. IT. this be true and
Amcs has gone back uponthe'agree-
ment between himself and the
committee ofthc Democratic party
liedging q peaceful exercise Of the
ballot--a pledge fully redeemed on
our part.-then Ames deserves the
exrcration Of all good citizens Of
hoih parties. W. do not wish Lou
-isi,.pa recnactod in Mississippi; il
may be more fatal to Ames than it
was to Kellogg. We are breath
j % now, bur do not let us be gagged
!. the very threshold OF n deliver
ance by Government interference
snd the restoration OF villainy aud
corruption.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

The Constitution has been rat
fled in Alabama by "a majority of
SO or 10000, so. says the Register.
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Bearded Rust Proof eei
Wheat for Sale, by
j. HOLBERG & co.
Y0nr Stock,

or any other kind Of horse, all Sc
lectcd by one OF the firm who un.
dorslands horses, and knows what
horse sense is. You that need
stock can be suited oy calling at
the stable Of Boggess, Holman and
Nc. latfie.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

An Act to reduce Taxes and en-
force prompt settlements and pay
ments by Taxi Collectors.
Sec. 2. BE it further enacted, That
all State, County, School and other
Taxes shall be paid on or before the
First Monday In December
OF each year, and upon all taxes not
s. paid, the sum Of Thirty per cent.
additional shall be charged and col
lected, and upon all sums not paid
into the State or County Treasury on
or before the Twentieth day Of De-
comber, and upon all sums on which
damages were collected, the said
Thirty per cent. additional shall be
required of the Collector, and the
power to remit such damages is pro-
hibited on any grounds whatever,
and an additional amount of ten per
cent. shall be added for each and ev-
cry month that any collector shall re-
tain public funds in his hands, after
the time has elapsed for paying over
the same III this section shall apply
to all officers collecting or receiving
public funds, without reference to the
time required by law for the pay
mont Of the same by such officers.
The attention Of Taxpayers Of
Noxubee County is called to the a.
boye rccited act, and notice is hero
by given that the assessment rolls
for the fiscal year, 1875, are now in
my hands for collection.
The assessment for this year is as
follows (:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

We sorrowruIk record the death Of
Capt Geo. q .Erown at. Columbus.
CAPT. BsUS& had resided in Macon
for over two years, and won hosts
. riricnds hero, who regret to hear
this sad intelligence. He leaves a
wife 10 mourn his loss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

1t is probable that Seal is defeat
cd in the Sea Coast District. Ad-
mi CO., which gave Lynch an ofi
cial mai. Of 1880 seems to settle
the election in his favor by 200 OF
$50 votes. This will leave the del
egation as follows:
LAMAR,
SINGLETON,
Hooker,
MONEY,
WELLS,
LYNCH.
Such a vast Improvement on the last
representation is n matter for con
graduation and rejoicing.
The official count gives Roderick
Seal a majority Of th~irty-cight in
the Sixth District, ove John X.
Lynch, negro, for Congress. Thus
Miss.ssippi's entire delegation to
the Forty-fomth Congrcss- is COM
posed of white men.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

Silver Gloss Starch, King
fotd'S Corn Starch, American Wash
Blue, all standard articles, at the
STORE. Try them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20
STANIlVlIl IIS77?IIl].

rTliiS old and wcl4-estahliShel
School for Boys and Young
Wen will enter npnit lis 23d annual
Session on the first Monday in Dr.
lobcr next. Ii is strictly bourdin,
school OF the highest graic, in res
poet OF scholarship and correc, de-
pertinent.
Tuos. S, GArHRiGuT, A. A.,
Pttdcpai.
MAJ. W.R. KIRKPATRICK, A. III.
JOSEPH Ii. RANSOM, A. b.
For terms (vcrv low or to secure
rooms, address the Principal, Ghol-
son, Noxubee comfy, Miss.
Bsiy"Send tor Catalogue contain
ing particulars.
Sept. lin
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

EOR ono year or for three, the
- Rhctt (or Barnard) plantation
on Bogucchita creek, X-Prairie,
Nnxubec comfy. This place con
sists of 1920 acrcs-520 in woods
and 800 open for cultivation. The
lands are first class, with several
settlements for hands.
Apply to DR.. MATT CLAY, near
Derebrook. 2 ms.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

.lhe order removing Postmaster
P,lse at Vicksburg has been revoked.
This indicates that the administra-
ticn his taken Il sober second thought
on Mississippi affairs, rs Pcase's re-
.,p.ai was attributed to his endorse
-4ea! Of the fairness Of the election
~ tllis State.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

te. iA puma tio gAstssa,sas' al - l
on which tLis crop WAS grown;
II was good timbered land (not
boitom) cultivated eighteen years
and nevor maaured.
And now I answer.
IL will pay as follows.
| acre VIII yield lis gals.
Sorghum at so cts. $87 so
| acre will yield 80 bushels
seed, IL so
! acre will yield fodder, 5 90
$iO5 90
Compare this with cotton. Ono
acre Of cotton will yicld one-third
10 one-half balo, worth from
$3.50 to $500, not one-fourth
tho value Of an acre of Libcrian
Cane. To consider the expenses,
that of cultiyatipg Sorghum is less
than one-half that OF cotton, and it
will not cost more to manufac-
turo Syrup out Of the cane than
IL does To pick, gin and handle
cotton.
To conclude this article I ex-
pect to plant next year. from
twenty five to thirty acres in Sorg-
hum, twenty in Liberian and
the rest in African or red-top be-
cause il ripens earlier than tho
Liberian.
Specimens OF the Cane at BEACON
OrFice.
Truly yours,
TT. DEUPREE.
Dee, brook, Miss,
Nov'r 10th, 1875.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20
Legislative Summary.

The following is the status Of
the newly-olected Legislature
SENATE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1875-11-20

We desire to bring before our friend
and customers the fAcs that we are secu-
ring one Of the most attractive stocks Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-03
The Railroad War

- PASSENGER RATES AGAIN CUr.
No changes OF importance have occurred
IN the railroad war for several DAYS, but the
public interest I'm the contest between the
Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania COM
Panies has by no means died out. At the
camden station Of the Baltimore and Ohio.
however, IL was learned that the Company
had resolved 10 make further reductions IN,
passenger rates TO three points, the reduces
lions To go into effect to-day. ON and affer
to-day, until further notice, tickets % CO.
lumbus, Newark and GAINESVILLE Ohio via
The Baltimore and Ohio, can be purchased
Tor ~, and 10 Indianapolis for eli. Tie fol-
lowing are the regular rates:-Columbu bus
$3.50, Newark, SIS; GAINESVILLE, sI295. and
indianapolis, Si7.
AT the breaking out OF the war two weeks
ago, the Baltimore and Ohio announced that
The iare 20 the three first-named places would
be SlO No cut-rate was given for Indianap-
Oils. Mr.. Samuel II. de Ford ir. SoutheaSt-
ern agent OF the Pennsylvania line. stated
last evening 10 the reporter OF the American
that his company hal decided 10 make stiil
further reductions in their passenger rates TO
points i'm the West than those announced two
weeks ago. The new rates, which 60 into
effect to-cay, are as f0llowS.-PittSburg, as
wheeling, $50; Cincinnati. 40: Indianapo-
lis, 81; Louisville, s.; Chicago, -: ST. louis
SO The following table will show the Old
and new cut rates OF the Pennsylvania com
pany, and the present rates Of the baltimore
and Ohio company, 10 the points named:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-03

WHY SENATOR MADDOX WAS PUT IN
JAIL.-The Virginia senate is called upon TO
expel one of its members for criminal Of
fence. Samuel F. Maddox, a member of the
senate, signed his pay TO j. Amber Smith,
a Virginia Representative in Congress from
the Richmond district, to cancel debt.
notwithstanding the assignment, Mr.. Mad
was thereupon arrested for stealing" found
guilty upon that charge, and sentenced to
four months confinement in the city Jail
Inc court held that the assignee had abso-
lutte ownership of the assigned pay, and that
Maddox stole the money when he took pos
session OF it.. And now the Virginia senate
mas Mr.. MaddoN's case under consideration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-03
WISCONSIN LEGISL4 TERE.
The Railroad Law.

MILWAUKEE, March 3.-The committee on
railroads, OF the state legislature, in whose
hands has been placed the Quimby Potter
law for amendment, were not able 10 report
yesterday morning and asked for further
time, and were given till three o'clock yester-
Gay afternoon. heavy pressure was made
TO secure a modification of the law, so as TO
allow increased charges on railroads, and at
the evening session the committee reported
an advance in freight rates on classes ID. T..
+, FIJI, and j, without any change in pas
senger rates. The advance on freight is to
bill, as amended, passed the Senate last
night, and will probably pass the House to-
day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-03
THE LOUISIANA COMPROMISE.
Penn and the President.

NEW YORK, rfarch 3.-The TEHes' Wash
inston special says: sd. b. Penn yesterday
morning, by Invitation, had an Interview
with the President i'm regard 10 Louisiana
affairs. Penn was assured of the intention
of the administration to use all its influence
You carry out your part of the compromise
and there viii be no difficulty about the other
side' said the President After this inter
view, Penn, being assured of the good infen-
lions of president Grant, telegraphed to
New Orleans the result, and that he thought
70 advisable that the conservative members
OF the Senate Immediately take their seats,
which was done"