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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-23
The VI S>lSSippi AgriCultu al AID
Mechanical College.

The Mte Legislature, in accor
dance with an act Of Congress, APP
propriatiug SO much public land to
each State for the establishment OF
an Agricultural and Mechanical
CoIicgc-passed an act chartcring
sub an institution, and directing
the Governor 10 appoint trustees
three from the State ut large and
one from each Congressional Dis.
%lrjct.
The tr%stccS have been appoint
cd, (Mr. W, b. Augustus having
! been selected from this District
and there are about one hundred
and ninety thousand dollars in the
State Treasury belonging TO this
College, awaiting the action OF lhr
trustees, who are 10 select - sit,
aud organize the institution at
once.
And whcrg shall the college be
l0catody Certainly 1t should be in
East Mississippi, and on the line OF
the M 0. Railroad for Of the
four institutions of learning now
in tho State, and supported ont Of
The public treasury, not one ~ IN
this portion Of the State, all bcii E
in, or near the line Of the n. o., -
L. & G. Railroad. Then VIC Ct the
East are plainly entitled 10 it. n
so, at what point shall it he lora-
ted? Columbus; Meridian, .Okolo
ma and several other places are
bidding for it; some of them, we
learn, Offering a bonus Of ten thou
sand dollars to get it, and others
rendering lands, buildings &c.
But OF all the places yet men
toned, or ran be suggested, there
is not one that has half the advan
tages for such an institution rs Ma
con; and if our citizens would only
bestlr themselves, and take some
interest in the matter, we could
unqucstiOnabIy, secure it.
Our town has n population OF
over 20tO, and is an old, substan-
tial, quiet and moral place. 1t Is
just half way between the north
ern and southern boundaries of the
State; IS on a main trunk line OF
ra' way ; is in the center OF a large
agricultural community; haa an
abundance of rich land immcd ate
ly surrounding it; list healthy re-
gion, with an abundant water sup
ply, and outside Of the w%cll.known
storm tracks, which exists in 9TH
cr portions of the State, Now viii
our people meet together and offer
some substantial Inducements, in
way of lands, buildings, or money,
in orer to ,hayc this important in
stitutiOn IN our midst? The Eek.
ford place, one mile from town,
with 80 acres Of land, beautiful
groves, orchards, garden, plenty Of
water, and u large building Of sight
~ appearance, can be purchas-
ed for $1,000. We know of no
more suitable place for q college
than this; and as it now stands,
with the addition Of u small chap
cl and a few dormitorics, would
furnish all the accommodations
necessary to open the institution,
which will, of course, be on q
small scale, as the accumulated and
future interest of the fund can be
used. There are other places in
and ear our town suitable for the
purpose, il objection should be urg-
ed to tho one mentioned. But the
first is for our people to have a
meeting, and that soon-as the
trustees meet on the 18th, Of April
to determine what they can and
will DO IN reference TO this all i'm
20 tant matter-impOrtant not on
ly TO ourselves, but especially so
to those who arc to come after u
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-23
Orphans Fair

TIL, report of the proceeds OF the
fair rec ntly held in Natchez Tor the
benefit Of the St. Mary and Ev'
eek Hall Orphan Asylms has been
delayed because the collections were
not compelled.
Net proceeds received and handed
to the Asylums to date March
9th, sz'o9''l
Contributions from outside OF
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-23

Mrs Compton the accomplished
wife of DIR w., NJ. Compton, died in
jackson yesterday morning. We
deeply sampathize with the bereaved
family Brandon Republican, Fist.
Mrs. Compton formerly resided
IN Macon, and was the daughter OF
the late W. W. Goodwin.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-23

Prizes for valuable articles on
which chances were ialicn outside
OF Natchc2:
Gold Watch, No l02 Mrs. A
IIauway, GreonviIio,
Bale of Cotton, No ID. a. NisIct,
Lake Persistence, La,
Gold Sleeve Buttons, No. 10
Samuel McCarIy Okolona.
Gold Sleeve Buttons, 2. Muir
ply St, Joseph La.
S lycr spoons, Miss. A. Barrote,
Port Gibson.
Silver sugar bowl, Miss Marion,
Waterproof La.
Amethyst ring A. Levy Vjcks-
burg
The Lady Managers cannot ey,
press how grateful they feel to all
who have contributed in any way
to realizing a sum so much beyond
their best hopes, and giving 50
much relief to the hundred and
twenty orphans looking to them
for food and clothing.
May Gods best fayors be poured
upon our charitable people and up
on their children.
Mrs T. DAVID, Mr. ELISHA BoYD,
Vice Pres. President.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-23

Capt. S. ?. Doss whose death
we noticed in our last issue, waf
with The forces under Gonl. Jack
son, that defeated the British for
cos commanded by Gen. Puken'
nam, at New Orleans, in 1915.
Capt. Doss was the fa,her of thu
first white child that was born il
Pickcns County. or his sever
5ons who served the Couicderacy
they all held positions ranking
rom Captains to Colonies.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-23

There is a movement in Mobile
looking to getting mp regular steam
communication with all Western
Florida ports and West Indies and
Central and South America. We
are Watching now to note how soon
the scheme will fall through, Mo
bile needs some enterprise, but the
question with lis is, where is it to
come from? The papers are writ
ing up the scheme and making a
pretty showing of its feasibility.
Poor people who have no money to
put at such ventures are doubtless
convinced by their arguments, but
are the capitalists? When CONNER.
cial enterprises are to be started by
public subscription, as the plan is
in one case, to raise the needed mon
cy, you may generally write failure
across the face Of the subscription
paper-Meridian MUcary.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-23

TIE Legislature neglected to pass
a good road law. This failure OF
duty will be severely felt for tho
next two years.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-23

The Clarion of the 10 inst. says
that it is authorized by Auditor
Gvin to state that he will within ten
days forward to all Sheriffs, Asses
sors and all others interested, a
phamplet containing all the laws
passed by the recent Legislature
pertaining to the assessment and
collection of revenue"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-23
TIE STlTE OF NI}SI5 iIPnI
HGXN6ee CONT

The Estate In the Char+
GlT of Court Of %ilG
g. W. Trimbie. dcc'dj in iu,ol eac.
1CaiI persons interested in Nid vlot-
You are hereby notified that lh' ai
probulrd am regj>lcleu against 81 %
will be taken up for oNamim ion mI
lowance by the Chanccry Court Of !,
county, ut The next term thereof, N
holden at the court house. in tie ,oG.
Macon. on the second Monday Of i1
4. b ISIS, and OF the second dry ol.'
term. All creditors OF said cstal. Nc
qucsCcd 10 be- resent.
j. l.. GltIGGi
Feb. Ii It A.mimtuu-
JaruHgin & %Jarnagin
SoI'r for AdIn'r.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-23
Sum-" please copy

RSrWo devote considerable space
this week to the school laws, but .
large majority of our readers are
interested and they should inform
themselves.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-23

We learn from the Clarion that
the tru 'tees of the Agricultural and
Mechanical College OF the State OF
Mississippi, were appointed by the
Governor on the 1lth inst, rs fol
lows:
STATE AT LARGE.
A. NJ. West Holly Springs:
Frank Bnrkctt, Okolona;
G. L. Gilmcr, Sharon.
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS.
lst W B Montgomery, StarksvilIc
End. G. Dockcry, Loves Station;
Bird. William b. Augustus, Macon;
4th Lewis B. Brown, Entrrpri G;
9th. Jas. NJ Causcy. McComb City;
9th, b. l.. Pharcs, WooJvilI.g
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09
THE EXCURSION,

The Louisiana Division of the Army OF
tennessee have organized an excursion to
Mississippi City, starting at o'clock to-
morrow morning to return at o'clock In the
evening. There will be presentation of a
gold badge and certificate of membership to
the Hon. Jefferson Davis by Col. James Lin
gan, on behalf Of the association, and the ex-
President OF the Southern Confederacy viii
respond in an appropriate address. 1t is
to be hoped that quite crowd will 20
the proceedings. In order that the people
Will be at ease concerning the material part
OF the entertainment, we will inform the pub
lie that our friend, Gen. Smedes, has pre-
pared an elaborate bill of fare for the oc-
as caterer, and we know beforehand that the
eXeursionists will fare like princes.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09
CITY ECHOES.

| Josephine Million stole sixty cents from Ber
Scott then retired into the Third Station.
| For assault and battery on Eloise Bernice
| George Eliyardo was locked up in the Fifth Sta
| ton.
| Sam Moulton WAS run into the Central STA
ton for driving furiousIy and injuring a Mrs
| Harris.
Steam Fire Engine No. 10. while running IL
| the fire sunday night broke down at the corner
| of Dumaine and Claiborne streets.
| Obtaining money under false pretenses Is the
charge that holds Frank Gomez In the Third
Carrie Leor preferred the charge against him
At. about II O'Clock Sunday morning q sneak
thief ent red Mr.. Chas Carlos residence, No
3O4 st Philip street, and carried away two pack.
ages OF letters
Monday morning W. U. Saunders was ar.
ragned before Recorder Smith and placed
under $1,000 bonds on an affidavit setting forth
that be was about to fight duel
:, at the instigatio1l Of Chas,, Tilleman, Jim
Darwin was booked in the Central Station,
charged with brea' b Of trust and embezzlement.
Thos: Malone, alias T. Coleman. was locked
up In the Central Station. charged by John Ross
wit assault AID battery.
VIM. Haywood, alias Six Fingered Bill. was
collared by O vlgtlant policeman an lodged in
the Third Precinct Station charged with being
dangerous and suspicious character.
Between and o'clock Sunday morning. a
sneak thief entered Louis Abrams billiard ea-
loon, at the corner OF Dauphine and Canal
ST. erts. and tapped the money drawer to the
extent OF S25.
At s:15 o'clock Sunday night cnsl oil lamp
exploded at the house No. 132 Dryades street,
occupied by Mrs. Laxans. Mrs. Pierre in at
tempting to extingulsh the flames was burned
about the hands.
John Elleson was locked up In the Central
alton, charged by Frank r hertsou with as
sault and battery. and by the Off er with being
Il vagrant and carrying a concealed weapon
to w.t. sheath knife.
Three individuals. whose names are James
Fahny. Jerry Patton and Thomas Mahoney, en-
tered Victor BerO's restaurant. and after eating
hearty meal and washing 1t down W tn wine
declined to pay for the same. The trio wound
up in the Third Station.
Mr.. W. T. Dean. residing at 1919 Clio street
yesterday attempted to commit suicide by TAX
Dr.. johnson, who. after administering the
proper anud0tes. pronounced him out of dan
oar
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09

The committee on credentials were at work
all day long yesterday on the fourteenth
ward case, which was argued on the part OF
the Ferguson faction by Mr.. Ferguson him.
self, and on behalf Of the.Carlsle faction by
Mr.. j. o. Nixon, Jr. After the close of the
case vote was taken by the committee to
decide the matter, but as in the case of the
fifth ward the result has not leaked out
This afternoon at o'clock the committee
Will take up the case Of the second ward, as
semblina at the office of Col James Lingan.
No; 1876 Gravier street, for the purpose. There
will be no session ON Wednesday, owing ia
the jefferson Davis excursion, but Il is hoped
to get through with this ward, the last Of the
contested wards, on Thursday.
The Parish, Committee will be called to
meet on Monday next, to receive the report of
the committee on credentials.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09
JOHNsON's BRUTALITY.
Too COWardIy to Fight NFen, hut Willing
tn Mnltreat a Nnannn

m MaAtFeaB a woman.
About o'clock last night an individual by
the name of Johnson who runs what is known
as the Upper City Confectionery, at the corner
of Josephine and Magazine streets, created
considerable excitement by brutality eiecting
his sister-in-law, a very interesting looking
young lady, from his promises.
A crowd of young men who happened to he
standing at the corner, on noticing how rough
ly the young girl was being handled, seized
hold of johnson and were about to draw and
quarter him, when the frightened individual
compromised with them by treating them to
soda water and cakes.
During the time the excitement was going on
a car happened to pass and when the driver
reached the corner of First street he notified
the BabcOck men that there was fire at the
corner OF Josephine and Magazine streets
The men and the machine instantly repaired
to the scene only to learn that instead of
the being fire. it was an individual call
ing himself man maltreating an unfor-
tunate young girl.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY.
The Commencement Observation-Disclosures
by Prot. LOckett-HOw the Instf-
lion IL BOfnE.
BATnN RnnaE. IL. Lnlv 3. 1a78

BATON ROUGE LA, July 5, 1878.
Editor Democrat board Of supervisors
OF the Louisiana State University and Agri.
cultural and Mechanical College met yester-
day and to-day, and after transacting the
usual routine business, adjourned to meet of
the executive office New Orleans on the fif-
teenth instant. AS there were no grad
yates this year the usual commences
ment exercises did not take place An adj
dress Of unusual interest, and one which
all the people OF Louisiana ought to hear. was
delivered by Prof. s. II. Lockett, formerly of
this place, upon the subject "A Comparison OF
the Valleys Of the Nile and Mississippi"
The alumni were addressed by FL. Edwards.
ESQ, one Of their own members.
The institution Is doing well; has an ex-
body OF students. Yours in haste,
w. I'll. GOoDALE,
Secretary Board of Supervisors.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09
PARISH CONVENTIONS.
when and Row the Delegates to the Der
cratic state Convention Are Elected.

| when and Row the Delegates to the Denls
| cratic state Convention Are Elected,
| The following parishes have ordered con.
| ventioDs or mass meetings to select delegates
| to the Democratic State Convention to meet
in Baton Rouge on Monday, August s:
| Ascension, Wednesday, July TO-
Assumption, Saturday, July ID mass meet
| ing)
| Calcasieu, Thursday, July Is.
| Caldwell, Saturday, July 20 fmass meetfpp1
| Claiborne Monday, July Is mass rneeting,t
| Each Baton Rouge Saturday, July 20: par
ish nominations made at the same time
East Feliciana, Saturday, July Is mass
| meeting)
franklin, Saturday, July 10 mass meet
ing)
IBERIA, Monday, July o.
Iberville Saturday, July 20; parish nominal
tons made at same time.
Lafayette Saturday, July 90
ing)
Morehouse, Saturday, July 20 parish nom.
nations made at same time
NatchitOches, Saturday, July 90
POinte Coupee, Thursday, July H.
Blchland, Saturday, July 20 (masS meet
fng); convention for nominating parish cam
didates, Saturday, September a.
Sabine, Monday, July % (mass meeting)
St James, Saturday July 20.
St Martin, Monday, July 20.
St Landry, Monday, July 20; parish nomi-
uaIOuS Iubue III same Time.
st. Mary, Thursday, July II mass meet
iDgl
Tensas, Wednesday, July 10 mass meet
ing)
Union, Tuesday, July %; parish nornina.
tons made at same time
West Feliciana, Saturday, July 20 mass
meeting)
Webster, Wednesday, July 10.
The following parishes have already elected
delegates:
Ayoyelles 7, instructed for constitutional
convention.
Bienville 5, instructed for constitutional
convention.
COncOrdia 2.
Caddo 8, instructed for constitutional con.
vention.
Lincoln s. instructed for a constitutional
convention.
Livingston two contesting delegations
Total delegates elected Al for a convention
26 uninstructed 6, against a convention o.
The only parish which has yet placed cam
didates for parish officers in the field is Liv~
ingstOn. In consequence OF split there are
two complete tickets.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09
STATE TAXES.
THE COLLECTION THEREOF FOR TIE
SECOND QUARTER.
Crop Prospects as III, ported by the Tax
Collectors.

Collectors.
Up to date nearly thirty Of the State tax
collectors, including those in the city and
country, have made their settlements with
the State Auditor and Treasurer for the sec
ond quarter.
In some cases the collections have been
light, tic PARISHES here thiek settled
FAIR COLLECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE;
for instance, the parish Of st. Landry returns
$4,000 collected, which is considered more than
fair for this season of the year. In the city
the collections have been light, one reason as.
signed being the hard times and the inability
Of the people to pay and another Is that but
little any revenue is derived from retail
liquor dealers, owing the Moffet register in
junction. One country tax collector when
questioned yesterday upon the result of the
Moffett register law declared that the dealers
in his parish would neither pay the register
tax nor would they now pay the old license
tax SO bitterly we're they.opposed to that law.
Apropos OF the subject of the receipts for
the quarter the Auditor is of the opinion that
they will be amply sufficient
TO PAY THE BALANCE
of the $3.50 OOe or 1915 900 due the Fiscal Agent.
when, should this be the case, State warrants
Of all classes would materially appreciate in
value.
The country tax collectors questioned yes.
terday at the State House report, without
exception, the crops In remarkably fine CON
dition and with every prospect of larger
yield than has been known for years. Sugar
cotton, corn and all other products they
say, promise a lucrative return to the pro-
Queer and should there be no drawback near
ly, II not quite, every person Interested In
planting and who Is In arrears for taxes will
be able to settle, and will settle.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09
CITY HALL.
THE HUCKsTERs-THE UNITED STATES
BARRACKS As A PICNIC GROUND
THE BELT RAILROAD.

Recorder Miltenberger called at the City
Hall yesterday to consult with the Mayor
and Administrator Of Commerce on the sub
ject of the affidavits which have been recently
made against the hucksters, who occupy,
during market hours, the space between the
| Vegetable Market and the Fruit Market, and
Fphhe are charged with obstructing the street
| thereby. the question to be determined is
whether the space Is to be considered as a
part of st. Philip street and highway and,
again, whether the market ordinances ore
violated by the occupancy, although the
farmers of the revenues collect from the oc-
cupants the usual fee. Recorder Miltenberger
wishes that o well-defined ordinance shall be
adopted by the Council before he will take any
action in the matter
PtCNICs AT THE BARRACKS
Capt. O'Nel, of the Fifth Precinct police
has addressed communication to the chief
Of police twho has referred the same to the
Mayor and the Administrator Of POlice), say
ing that plcnics have been recently given at
the United States Barracks grounds without
permits from the Mayor although an admis-
sion fee Is charged and liquors are sold there
without liCense that the authorities at the
Barracks claim that, the grounds being Fed
eral territory, no permit or license Is required
AAtS LldbGtl WIS L5l6EEbu w JlH IlJy ATTORNEY
for his opinion.
A NEW POLICE STATION.
The chief of police reports that the new Do
lice station at the Spanish Fort Is completed
and ready for use. There will be- no house
warming, however, unless the first prisoner
who honurs the station with his presence is
willing and competent to defray expenses.
THE BELT RAILROAD,
We understand that the differences between
the Belt or Grain Railroad Company and the
Crescent City Street Railroad Company. rpIa-
tive to the right of way on Water street. have
been settled, and Surveyor d'Hemecourt has
been called upon to give the necessary lines
for laying the track Of the Belt Railroad. The
right Of way on Louisiana Avenue has also
been reltnquished TO the same company, who
are also laying their tracks on Claiborne
pleted and ready for the grain season.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09
AFTER POLITICAL PAPERS,

At O'Clock Sunday morning, a shoemaker
living opposite Major E. A. Burke's residence,
No. 285 Camp street, discovered burglar at
tempting to effect an entrance into the
Majors library through the window. He i'm
dRaeealately called the officer on the beat, who,
after taking glance at the SURROUNDINGS
the thief had fed
Major Burke was then aroused, and, after
making an investigation, was prone to be-
under the belief that he kept his political pa5
some of them. 1890
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09
A GAME OF CARDS
which winds Up In a Hacking

which winds UP In a Hacking ARRAY.
Between the hours of 10 and IL o'clock yes
terday difficulty took place over q game Of
cards on board fishing smack lying In
Bayou st. John, between Manila man
named Marion Lacraste and his partner,
Louis Braneart, which terminated in the
former being cut In the right hip with a
Ratchet in the hands Of the latter.
The wounded man was conveyed to the
Charity Hospital, where his wounds were
dressed, after which he was conveyed to his
home.
The accused was arrested and locked I'D In
the Third Precinct station. From those who are
acquainted with the facts of the difficulty it
is learned that the accused and the wounded
man were playing game Of cards, when the
accused jumped from his seat, charged his
opponent with cheating, and, selling a hatch
ct, cut HIM In the hip.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09
SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COURT,

Briny Woods, alias George Jakes, and vii
liam Fulton, accused OF breaking into anC
stealing from the store of J. King, in thu
night time, different articles Of tableware anC
cutlery, valued at S25r-The jury found a yer
dict Of guilty, and recommended the accused
to the mercy of the court.
Alex Clark on the twenty seventh of April
stole six demiiohns of whisky, valued at 500
each, from Patterson Il Hobar The informa-
May. the accused arraigned and pleaded not
guilty. The jury found verdict of petty
larceny.
John BUTLER, Jr.-Found guilty and strong
ly recommended to the mercy Of the court
RAPE.
John II. Collins bail was reduced to $500
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09

and Chartres were absolutely siekenine. On
Cont, near Royal, we got d glimpse OF q dead
cat. or rather Che remnants Of one, in d state
o. putridity, and along the streets were piles
q NTH emitting the most sickening odors.
Another odor0us spot Is the corner of Gravier
ana sI Magazine. A city that is left In the con.
dltion ours was in last Sunday cannot posi-
bly, be healthy in such weather as this. 1t
must be somebody's fault, and we call on the
latiOns of the city,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09

The following is the mortuary report for the
week ending Sunday, July7:
Males. IS; females So. whites. 58: colored, 49,
The following were the principal causes OF
death: Small pox ], malarial fevers s corsump-
ton 20, trismus nascentium 4, commissions s.
Brights discuss 6, te thing 5. eptnrtis 3, dysen-
terry diarrhBa 4, premature birth 3, drowned
8: total deaths &C.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-09
THE sUB-CO nMTTrEE.

Hon. T. B. Reed, of Maine, left last evening
for his native State, in order to open his can
vass for his seat. Ex-Gov. Cox, of Ohio, will
arrive In the city at IL O'Clock and take part
in the work of the committee to-day.
The first witness on the stand to-day. It Ia
expected, will be Collector Smith.