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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27
Lette from scssumsvil o.
Crops,-SlOw Picking The OEtib5e.
Ia Fair Fine Stcck- THE cot
toncood Park Races-Lorgc
Attenddnce-- Fine Iime
Splendid Dinner.

DEAR BEACON You see ! am on
the wing again. We have had con
siderable rain, which was OF no ad
vantage to harvesting of crops, and
planters are g%rumbIing, But few
crops Of corn have been gathered
IN this neighborhood, and not rs
much cotton as there should be. /
regret to say that Iaziness is the
cause, and if it is not, | don't know
how else to account for it.
The Fair has inst passed off ut
Starkville, and it is reported to
have been II success, as Oktihbcha
claims, and justly too, TO be the
banner county in the State as Il
stock county, Stock, evidently, is
on the brain in this county, and we
wish the whole State was similarly
affected. Go on, Oktibbeha, Yuu
are on the road to fortune, comfort
and ease. You arc certainly beat
l'S NONlOls
The races came off to-day at Cot
tonwood Park. We were disap-
pointed in finding 50 few here from
NoXuboe, They brag heavily a,
home On their lrottcrs, but seem to
be afraid to bring their fine stock
to Cottonwood. That is the way
Cottonwood looks upon it.
There were several quarter races
prior to the trotting. The track
was Il little heavy from yesterdays
rains, consequently the Wotling IA
ces were postponed until evening.
About 2 p. m, the hottins set in
witch n jiAry and all earnoSlncss
Long branch vas no whar! There
were about 200 good-lOoking men,
besides quite a number of the q :.
ry md tcauty of the comfy, the
ladies. Bless their sweet souls
their presence was most welcome,
and ]enIvcning. The day passed
off Pleasantly there was no acct
dent, or q%uarreling TO MAJ it, and
the Cottonwood races were unanj.
mously voted a success, Tie fast
est horse was FL sha KS OLD gray
mare from Crawford, They al
dread the old gray mare, when She
comes tearing ont OF the wilderness.
The dinner served by Capt. SEES
sums and lady would have compar-
cd iayorably with Shocco in lis
paImy days. Every carcass was
barbacucd in the finest style, shoat,
pig, mutton, lamb and ham, and jc'-
~ aud jam.
Cottonwood bids fair to become
famous tor its fine stock, al least III
tAc way OF horSc.hcsh.
The races will be renewed about
the 10th of November, Hardin
Brooks and myself were the only
representatives from NoXubcc.
OBSERVER.
The Col. certainly did not have
on his specs, or he would have re-
coguiAod u citizen, Mr.. McIlonry, in
the Judges stand, with Il timer in
his hand. The heavy ralns and
roads was the cause OF Noxubcc not
being better represented, but wnon
she does take the track, with her
fine stock, she will know what she
will have 10 beat.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27
Attention Prairie Point.

There will be a meeting of The
Democratic Club next Wednesday,
and Public speaking. A iull atten.
dance desired.
N. HILL, W. II. HOPKINS,
Scct'y, President
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27
pagLargo assortment of Blank
els Just received at
J. HOLBERG Il co.
Sad accident.

MIR. y. +. Mays, Of tho Butta.
hatchic ncighborhood, whilst hun.
ting last Wednesday, shot himself
badly in the right nand. lie was
ramming the load ia the dischrrg-
ed barrel of his gun wLon the 9th
ar barrgl discharged. The three
lower fingers had TO be disarticu-
lated al the metocarpal joints.
Dr.. Hutchinson performed the
openation and tears ampnta'
ton above the wrist may be neees-
sary.--LndeT.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27
MgaA latgo Stock Of Cassimeres
and other Fine Goods to arrive at
J, HOLBERG cos
Farm and Residence for Sale.

720 acres, equally divided DO.
tween Patiric aud Sandy land
Ills wcll.improved. There is on
thc Mace n two story residence,
Win six rooms, sealed and plas'
tered, two good cisterns and cabins
for Ioborcrs. The land 10 good, a
GOOD range for stock and in q
good neighborhool'
j. IL. GREER,
Oct elm SbuquaIak, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27
A full line in this week of Fancy
Prints. J. UOLBERG x Co.

The case OF O'MaIIy rs. Yost in
our Circuit Court last week excl
Ted great interest. 1t was II suit
for 10000 damages for injuries sns.
tanned from tho bite OF dogs, Near.
Iy al the members of the Columbus
bar were engaged in the case. The
presence Of the suspected dogs in
the court room introduced for idon-
LITIGATION by the witncssos-wa
a novelty in judlcature. Many o!
the witnesses were colored, and, as
is Usual with such, thoir testimony
was somewhat contradictory. The
case commcsced Thursday and on
Saturday evening at three O'Clock
tho jury, which had been hung for
fourteen hours, returned a verdict
for the plaintiff, assessing tho dam.
ages at $1,000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27
White Wine Vinegar for sale by
JONES 4 FAINT

Mr.. Jonathan Badger has left us
a copy of the "Macon Herald" pub
lished at this place and bearing
date Feb. 9Th, 1912. The first page
is entirely taken up with tax sales
among which We recognize a great
many names now almost forgotten,
In size and amount of reading mat
ter it furnishes quite a contrast to
the deacon" A copy of the Boa-
con of Jan. 2lst 1863, and the Dai.
~ Clarion published at Columbus
during the war he also furnished at
the same time.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27
Arrest the Murderer.

Senator Sims has pro cured from
Gov. Stone, the Offering Of a re-
ward of $500 for the arrest OF La.
cy. This with The $500, statutory
reward, makes $500 for his cap
ture.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27

The county campaign commonc-
ed last Monday at Brooksvlllc.-
The candidates had 1t all to them
elves, rs they outnumbcred the
ndicnGc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27

This sad event, which has been
expected for soveraI weeks, occur
rel on Sunday. The patient suffer-
or who was much respected and
beloved in our community, has at
last found relief in death. We eS'
tend to her relatives our most
heartfelt sympathles in their be-
reavomcnt.-L8c.E.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27
Ilill'S Hog Ringer.

The sale of the this little imple-
,ncnt is unprecedented 1t is tho
best to prevent roofing without
injury to tho animal.
UAUENSTElN & BRO.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27
WANTED, WANTED.

1000 bushels of Cotton Seed.
AND
500 bushels Of Corn in exchange
for Lumber. G. W. CHAIRMAN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27

Monday last was so cool that
many OF oar delicate negro men
made their appearance on the
streets with shaWlS on them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27

There will be divine service at
Catholic Church, Sunday, October
2Sth, al the usual hour.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27

Accidental Killing.

A negro woman was killed this
morning, at the Binion place, by
the accidental discharge of a gnn in
the hands of little Dick Cavett.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27

The Speaking at Mays School
House on Wednesday was done by
eight speakers to nine listeners
People seem to be to busy picking
cotton yet, and being no regular
opposition to tho ticket, they are
not Of course as enthusiastic as they
were at the last election when con
tending against an organization at
oucc powerful and inscriptions
One Of the speakers we learn is
rather tender about the Bracon's
remark chat it was a good but
not a strong ticket" Well it Is
Il good ticket, good enough for us,
and strong enough to be elected at
any rate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27

Socially Macon is rs dull rs any
crossroads ncighbOrhoOd. 1t is
not expensive to be social. Why
cant somo our citszens %improvise a
series of entertainments, that will
be instructive and amusing. 1t
will have the moral effect of keep
ing our young men from seeking
recreation which does not improve
them oithor physically or morally
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27

We received Il copy of the Flee
tric Pen, a daily paper published at
Monroe, La, in the Eitors hand
writing. BY the use Of tho Flee
tric Pen any number of copies can
be produced in a short time. The
copy at hand has the BEACoN's cpl
taph on the Pilot in ito coIumns.--
1t is certainly u novel journal to
say the lcuS4 OF 1t.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27
\ SHARPENING.

I'm the County during
season and will attend
FfPentng of Gins in a
fhd ~workmanlike man
to DR., FAINT, Joe Cole,
and J. L. Griggs
hayo doue work.
~ at the Post Office
mQt'y attended to.
a. DEAN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27

The Mayor is having a new en-
trance and stairway constructed,
leading to his Office, just below the
old one,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27
Lumber, Lumber.

Orders for Lumber can be left at
j. HoIbcrg Il COS.
G. W. CLEAMAN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27

The Hon. II. d. Money with his
usual prOmdtncss and attention,
sends us the Congressional Record,
which keeps us posted with the
most minute proceedings Of both
bodies OF our National law makers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27

A5y~ 100 cases of Boots and Shoes
have arrived at
J. HOLBERG co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27
The NV COtten CrOp.

lam asaia prepared . servo tho
pf n,crs Of Ncyutee and adioin =
counties As their cotton weigher.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27

You can get a clear Havana Ci-
gar at W. r. Ferris, 3 for % cents
in u neat pocket case.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27

Tax Books are in my hands, and
yon are requested to call aud set.
tie, Tax on land not paid by first
OF February will be sold the first
Monday in March.
In the collection of Tax, Office
hours will be from 8 u. H., to + D..
m,
This is necessary to check up re-
cerpts and balance the Books.
j. B. ALLGOOD.
Oct. 20. I'm. Sheriff.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27

Keeps partly made shirts
ut K1auS'S, 6 for 81, finest
of linen or 72USIiD.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27

a. m, Superintendent
ga,
Rov ]. b., Mouton, Pas.of.
r5gy in every month, morl'-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27
IN BEACON
N, AFFAIRS.
O
Els.

EHIROnEp'
4. NJ. V. N%cti'Gger' Partor;
"A, Snbbaths, liza. m, and
I'M School, ga. N. super
IN Jsrnagin Sr' Prayer
Thursday night.
.W. 5. Harrison, Pastor
sabbath, II Il. M ana p
scRcoi a.. m, Saperint"n.
botc. Prayer meeting every
BIT.
Sx-Rcy. S. j, Love. P'ls-
"a and 4th snbb@ih', II a.
Il R. { Patty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-10-27
Death of Mrs. Dr. W, ". TOpp.

JAS. ORR, Sccry,
The New York herald., 1877-07-29
DIRECTORY FOB ADVERTISERS.

ofRx sbASo bAY ASp oSff Eiunf FOR RRe2foS or
ADvERTIsEMENTs AND SALES OF PAPERS.
AMysNMENrszI zIsrn PAsr-s.h and 9th coils.
sSAB sSEBEss aSD s1f "a se COL
hRAk
BSsSHs Fssss;s
CITY REAL EsTSTE FOR sALt-i5rI r.s1,ls: a ss col
SohehskS As az eS6 sxsPRYESsns ras.1sd
Eoakbsp d and III sS ''
BBANTIk fAen-e'A COL
BSY T5 SR s and se AND
EuRofRIS COL
EExHHASGEsT sd and 4sh coils
rINANCIAL-llIn PAGE,
F3s sopSs aSb TO LET
l5Im PAc.-sd and 4th cois;
sskstHYth1Eshi sskscH rAerss
HesfEs Hekf AGSakRAaEs so~s1 and 4sA col.
Hous HousEs. kooas. &C.. wAErED-lsrH PAGE-4sh col
ISsTRuSTIqSrN,S65n pAcpssh ss 20, .o
sAssISHsxifHH sAssEs raSrs.a r.sad ss COL
MATkIMoNIAL-2D PAGE-5th col.
Fas col
MIscELLxNEoUs-s PAcn-sa COL
NEW NsslfHie.r f1l Sasr-eh COL
fERSONAL-clsT PAGE-lst col.
PIANOFORTES. ORGANS. &C.-16Tu PAGE-6th col.
FOOL SELLING-1sT PAGE-3d col.
PROPOSALS-1sr PAGE-6th col.
PROFESSIONAL SITUATIONS wANrED-FEMALEs-
pRofERrY OUT OF OF TUE CITY FOR SALE OR TO
ExAt Es54!H = 5 81 ss COL
REAL ESTATE WAHTEo-l5rn PAGE-2d COL
RELIGIOUS NOTICES--1sr PAGE-1st COL
RESTAURANTS PAGK-6th col.
REWARDS-lsT PACk-1st and I'd cols.
SALES AT AUCTION-2p PAGK-5th col.
SITUATIONS WANTED-FEMALES-2D PAGE-6th COL,
and 3D PAcE-1st col
SITUATIONS wANTED-MALES--3 PAGr--lst COL
SPECIAL NOTICES-1sr PAGE-2d and 3d coils
sPOKT1NG-DOGS. BIRDS, &C.-lsr PAGE Sd col.
STORAGE-3D PAGE-3d COL
SUMNER REsORTS-2p PAGE--4th and 5th coils.
THE TRADES-3D PAGE-2d and Sd coils.
TO LET FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES-l5TH PAGE-3d
TRAyELLERS GUIDE-l6rH PAGE I'd col!
uNFuRNISHED ROOMS AND APARTMENTS TO LET
10TH AGE-4th and 9th coils.
WWANTEp " re puRCHAsE-i6rH PAGE-6th col
WATCHES. JEWELRY, GC.-I5rH PACE-5th col
WESTCHESrER COUNTY PROPERTY FOR SALE OR
TO LET-15rH PAGE-1st col.
WINES, LIQUORS. &C.-1sT PAGE-6th col.
YACHTS. STEAMBOATS,, &C.-I2rn PAcE-6th col
The New York herald., 1877-07-29
REWARDS.

d. z REWARD --L0sT K SEVENTH REG MisNI r +.
spCeran Pin The fudsr will receive the reward by
returning to DENSInON CO. los Broadway.
d = REWARD WILL BE PAID no THE PARTY
sDsJwho took from 163 Greenwich upon tho
the Papers which In pocket of
but the owner
0OS LOST. THURSDAY. asrH, on RoCKAwAY
%AC.boat Americas. before reaching Jewes landing
(rs gold patent lever, open faced Watch gold hands
The reward will be paid return of the
HENRY KING, 2l5 East SD ST. and questions asked.
No $50
&EO REwARD.--LOsT, AT THE OYSTER RksTAU-
sDCOrant. Eastern Hotel on boarc the Eve o'clock
boat Staten Island ferry QCiifon iandng) on Monday
evening the 10th inst small package Of silverware
The articles are OF but little value TO finder but
from association TO the Tho
great favor by returning tho package TO BENEDIUT's
Broadway and Cortland. 81.
CCEO FOR THE RETURN OF THE DIAMOND
pLCORinG karrinxs and Bracelets lost at coney Island
lively no questions asked Address CONFIDENCE, Her.
aid Office
The New York herald., 1877-07-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOIllESs
THE NOSE MACHINE. APPLIED TO THE NOsE
Tor an hour daily. directs the soft cartilage OF which
the nembcr consists that Informed is quickly
shaned To perfection. los. 3D. sent tree by pattern
for 81 ALIEN koSs. 24s High Holborn, London. Eng
land.
TAMAR INDIEN--A LAXATIVE FRUIT LOZENGE
agreeable 10 take: specific remedy cr constipation and
It's conrequences F. GkIIlON. II Rue Paris
Depot CAsWELL. HAZARD 90, New York.
NEsrA-Y0UR GRAY HAIR RI STORED To ITS
youthful color II application without ead or silver;
warranted Mrs. CONNELLY'S Restorative. 27 Bond st.
MONTRAvlLLE
DOlU:UUU. Tickets $40. $50. $40 50 and ST.
Louisiana state, August z, at 81 and 81.
JACKSON 90. Bankers 81 Nassau ST.. near Futon
SPORTING-BIRDS,D DOGS, &C.
EOR sALE-poINTEK DOG AND SETTER SLUT
property Of gentleman. For particulars inquire OF
SECOND HAND PARKER BEOS., BREECI.LOADER:
t)Damascus barrels In case. with implements, brass
shells all complete in perfect order; $lO
at kirZMAN'S. 9+3 Broadway
MEsiLEY RICHARDS. CENTRAL FIRE. ~ BORE,
w IA pounds 3o-inch Damascus barrels, No quality.
tor sale exchange for cheaper Gun. Address f. r.
2i6 Canal.st
POOL SELLING.
A UCTION. FRENCH AND COMBINATION POOLS
"A sold on Saratoga running races Monday at o A. N.
haccs postponed saturday account OF rain.
KELLY BLISS, 6S Hudson st. II oboken, N. J..
The New York herald., 1877-07-29

A RICH. JOHNSTON. AuCrIONEER.-OFFICE AND
AN ELEGANT - fsivATE r EsfABLIsHMEST EST 's at
x suction on ne:day July 81, st 10 ocloc~ TEAM Ell
EGANT BAY HORSES all black points, l5sl hands
and years; kind md true In all harness and snder
saddle free from vice; they have been used In city aud
country by private family; very handsome and
spirited drivers but gentle; they do not shy pull
- warranted sound
SET DOUBLE HARNESS. nearly new, by Dunscomb
:. STYLISH CART, nearly new. ny Wool Bros
r TOP SIDE BAR WAGON. BY. Brewster Of Broome
81; set single Harness. by Dunsconb; Blankets, Robes
Whips &C. sold ON account OF the going abrosd
Now o n exhibition.
The New York herald., 1877-07-29

EXCHANGE.
I EASE or HOUSE IN NEW JERSEY IN ExCfIAN0E
llfor wopcn Goods. Address I. e. B. SOS broadway.
WILL EXCHANGE DIAMOND RING FOR SECOND
w hand rianotorte. Address DIAMOND RING Herald
Office.
S1 LSS wORTE or MERCHANDISE; ALSO
I.1CCscme free and clear Lots will tskc Pianos in
payment =. Herald Uptown onico
WINES. LIAUOisS. sc.
A suMMER NECESsfTy.-CiiArEAU LAGA ROSsE.
LAthc iavoc Clarot original shipped
TO any address receipt o S24 SIC
VICTOR u. MAU6ER PElRfE. ITO Roade ".
(NOGNAcs BOTTLED Ar JONZAC DlsrIIsLERIEas
Shns.t mpwicd also In wood. VICTOR 3. NkHR
rErR1E. New Yosk. =,
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

SFEClAA NOTICES.
A.
AN ERA OF GOOD TIMES.
MONEY FOR EVERYBODY.
KENTUCKY CASH DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
draws at Louisville, KY,
August 80, 1877,
OR MONEY REFUNDED IN FULL.
FARMERS AND DR0yERS' BANK, TREASURER,
$1,000 IN CASH PRIZES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED
Whole tickets $l0 halves IS: quarters 81 so Address
all orders 10 q. w. BARROW co, General Nam ayers,
Courier j ournal building. Louisville. Ky.
rHOS II. HAYS CO.. 697 Broadway. New York.
The New York herald., 1877-07-29

II w IT
Absolutely fruit most delightful plea
SAINT healthy drink Tor welt. sick weak adults
children evolved from the juice Of rcsh ripe
aud fruits 1t IL nvaua lc in tine sick
fp- pcnic festivals, receptions. parties sea- voyages.
yachting, Hshiny hunting, F<rurSOnS Sold
yrarers YOU brand rs th- onty pure
truit syrnps iu the ,nnnry. u. ,.lLNAN a co. 10
Murray absuiutcly pure fruit Syrups
aud importers OF Liquors upcrneCordias Fruit Brandcs
Ritters kc-
The New York herald., 1877-07-29

ENNE TEAM CARRIAGE HORSES. WOOD BROS. !
Cart. Dunseomb Harness: will exchange for Diamonds
Jeweiry 23o East 18th 81.
The New York herald., 1877-07-29

HERALD BRANCH OFFICE I;2s5 BRoADWWAY1 Ap'W K,
ADVERTISEMENTS AND SALES OF PAPERS.
The New York herald., 1877-07-29

$50 pieces all wool black
French Casnmcres, IA
yards wide. at IDc. and 5Dc.
a yard; the cheapest goods
in America.
The New York herald., 1877-07-29
ROAD WAGONS.

ROAD WAGONS,
~ WITH
THE RUBBER CUSHIONED AXLE
This great Improvements, relieving every part Of th
vehicle from undue strain. permitting the wheels
times retain their position the axle regardless
Of sudden shock the force OF concuson ACCU
RACY and PRECISION In their movement rendering GU
Wagons specially desirable for eedrg. In all weight
and styles W. FRANK DUSENBURY.
l21 and LII Chry site
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-24

agin, de logic ob dis lecture would DO
at fault it de term, soap-tat warn't jined
together as it is or or't to be--dat is, In
holy union-one, an inseterable
Now, gemmen, at the instance oh my
best Judgment, iink l hab de plate Oh
squatulated 'mung de folks what's willin,
an dem dat amt willin kin shake dere
heads; an mind, ladies', don't You make
a noise wild yer dress. and make your
skeleton hoops rattle like dc dried bones
OF de valley, when you hunt in your
pockets tor de soap. One word, no
more, ob caution. Gemmen, | don't
want none ob yer bits dals AS wishv-
washy as sottsoap, for dey will ruiie
nv temper all in foam like Phalons
Shawn cream. But put in de hard soap,
genuine soap, good As old CASTLE, only
made in 'Merica.
Finally an finally. Dis am one ob de
most slippery subjects ebcr tackeled,
an wont tackel it agm when my hands
am so pcrspiration-like, case Ill DO
sure 10 cit soft. soap fur my pans.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-24

like the winds, over the dozen miles
that lay between them and fortune. Now
they are here and-but what more can
be said We have told you the rest.
How the barn was fired and how he
stood calmly gazing upon the mighty
funeral pile, while not muscle setray-
ed sign of fear at the near approach
of death. captain" he cried, this is
hard, that this mans property should
be destroyed for me when he knows
nothing of me-" And again, Captain
if you will draw off your men fifty yards
l will come out and fight them all.
But that would not do, you know. He
might escape. The balance you know.
We have told you the plain unvarnished
truth. We have added nothing, and have
left out nothing. The part that relates
to the time after he came to our house,
we saw and heard ourselves, the rest
was taken from the sworn testimony at
the trial OF the other consprators
Nothing remains 20 remind us Of the
dark tragedy that was enacted on the
spot, but one charred and blackened
post that stands where he fell, and that
is almost cut away by relic hunters.
We have still piece of his crutch, and
a dark glossy curl cut from his brow
after he was dead. We shall keep
them, not because we admired the man,
but to remind us of his mistaken sacrl-
fice
Many believe that Booth is still liy-
ing, that it was not the right man that
was killed, but the idea is too absurd
for credeuce The chain of evidence
was too complete, not a link is missing,
from the moment he left Washington,
to the time of his death. And then
there were so many that knew him
personally that fully Identified his body,
which answered every description, even
to his name in India ink upon his arm.
No reader all that was mortal of }.
|. Wilkes Booth is sleepingin Greenmount
Cemetery in Baltimore. If there are any
who see this, that knew him in life,
and loved him then, it may be some
comfort to them to know tha. woman 5
tender hands (rebel women they were
called them ministered to his dying
wants, wiped the death sweat from bis
clammy brow, and at last closed the
dead eyes with gentle sympathy. Does
any one think the less of them for it
Others, more foolish still have dared
to say that my brothers betrayed him to
his death. This charge we do not con
descend to notice, suffice it to say that
it is as false as the souls of those who
make it, and any one who will take tho
trouble to look into it, can see at once
the absurdity of it. And now we are
done. The sad story is finished, for 1t
is sad, sad story at best. One that
made an impression on our young heart
that time can never efface. We shall
never write it again. 1t were better,
far better that it had never occurred,
for it has caused a world OF woe.
Hearts have been broken, homes made
desolate and nation wept over the sad
drama. 1t is past now. Let us strive
to forget, and let no bitter memories
arise that would cause us TO upbrad
the dead, for we must with them san
swer for the deeds done in the body.
All must be judged, Abraham Lincoln,
as well as his unhappy destroyer, John
Wilkes Booth.