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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-30

meal and three and q hall pounds oil
pork per week for each lhbOrer.
After the cotton crop is gathered
which il about the first Of November,
the most Of tho darkies take things
easy for three months or so, in which
time, Of course, they consume what
remains Of their crop. At Christ
mass, and for q week or two there
after, many OF them imbile freely,
which he,ps.t them to rapid aisEo ~.
of their effects. Men, women and
childrod with Il few notable excep
tions, seem to have a strong affinity
for whiskey,
Persons having q desire to dc
missionary work, find a largo fielt
among tho freedmen; and indeed
very much is being done in that di
rcction. There is undoubtly u de.
cidci improvement in the moral con
dition of the freedman since SLAYER,
was done away with. A fair shar,
Of the school funds seem to be SCI
apart for the colorcd schools, but il
too many cases the money is ;.llmost
wasted ON poor teachers. l have
hearl Of teachers among them who
could hardly read write, or recon.
Many of th0m, and even the oldonef
seem cages to learn and have made
good use of such advantages as they
hive had. In the court room ut
Macon ] saw about an equal number
Of white and colored men sitting on
tn" Jury; how much influence the
darkies would have in making up
the yirdict is more than 1 csn tell.
they surely furnish a large amount
Of business for the courts, and it is
prehaps only fair TINT they should
make up tho jury. A paper read Mt
n recent missionary meeting in this
city, spoke OF one tribe in Africa the
Cahirs, aa having an incruable pro-
pensity to steal, and Of the Zolloos,
~ having II native appetite for strong
drink, From reports made me, con-
corning the southern daFkey, l
would conclude that they wepc de-
scenaut3 from both the Cafirs and
Zooloos. But stealing such us chick
ems is now in Mississippi, a crime
punished with Imprisonment; and
since it has become so, the raising
OF those kind Of stock has been more
profitable. There is howGycr'enough
violations Of the law to give the
courts n good deal Of business; and
since by the statues %jailers are re-
CURED to feed their prisoners well,
ut times when provisions are scarce
ut home some of the darkies don't
mind staying in jail awhile.
There + nevertheless, as I have
before mtimated, many freedmen
who are upright and thrifty, and
now at the temperance reform wave
= rol ing Southwark as we'll as west,
ward, it is to he hopo that il vii
all classes there.
The negroes are, on the whole, an
lnweildly element to a great extent
md many planters are nearly dis
ut trying to work their
plantation with such help rs they
an command. Most of the planters
lave been accustomed to do any
manual labor themselves, and many
# them feel hat they are to old
o make any radical change in their
Consequently it is no won
Ter that they are ready to give a
welcome to Ill Northern men
tho will come and help divide up
he'll large tracts of land into smaller
and so divide the cares of
Management and Increase the num-
er of producers.
G. G. PEAVEY.
'attle Greek, Mich. Mar. 4. rs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-30
SHERlFF'S SALE.

ISAENAFf' SAhh'
L, W. Madi,o1 ct al.
use II officers VI couri, Execution
I6I0 W. for
Rosa L, Gray, ADMINISTRATIVE costs.
and WIN. McM IRIS and
Vim. MOotry.
BY virtue Of the above writ to me di.
rectcd from the Office Of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court Of Noxubee County, | will
ON Monday the let. day Of April 1879,
within tine hours prescribed By law. in
front OF the Court House door il the town
Of Macon, in said County, cxp1>sr to sale
ut public auction, for casn, the following
described property wing and being III the
town Of Macon in said County:
Tha: portion Of Block H.. commencing
nj II stake at or nonr the so~th ra,t corner
of tn" garden fence Of Dizzy DismuAes and
running south to Monroe street, thence
wrStto lot owned by Egbert Moore, thence
north to stake NJ or near south west
conner Of Dizzy Dismukss garden thence
East ~ beginning. described in Records Of
Deeds, Book u. page 2g6.
The abovs-dcScribed lands.-havins been
levied upon as tie property Of on Of the
Abovt.nHmOd defendants. W~illinm Mootry.
will be soIdto satisfy the above-stltcd case
and all costs.
c ". THOMAS,
Wchl6-ts Sheriff.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-30
THE AND
MECHANICAL COLLEGE
AGAIN.

Almost every town on the n. {
O. Railroad is an applicant for the
new college, and the contest for
its location is likely to boa warm
and exciting one, developing quail
tics and advantages, on the part OF
East Mississippi towns, tor cduca
tiOnal institutions that were never
dreamed OF before.
Ru, We still believe that Macon
ia pre.emincntly the place; and
nothing yet presented by advo'
Gates of other points is calculated
10 weaken our claims, or exhibit
superior advantages 10 ours. We
defy any town in the State 10
show q bet or Ledth r ctrd, ana
sanitary surroundings thaa Macon
We are located in sandy bills, and
Notwithstanding our proximity to
tho prairie country. rarely have Sc
riouS difficulty with mud.
Our mcn arc intelligent, sober
and refined our girls, Handsome,
elegant and smart ; our boys will
compare with any other town'N
boys in all boy virtues our dark
les are Industrious, quiet, respect
full aud democratic; ouI "tmoS-
phere ia pure, water good, land
rich, ana our Noxubcc river full OF
catfish and cells unsurpassed in all
tho land.
But seriously, we h"YC, malt re-
spects, q suitable town for the
college; and, what is equally "S
good we have q tract Of land, one
mile from town, well improved.
rich enough, with n number Of
beauti. al, wooded, sandy ridges on
it, that we can purchase, and that
suits exactly for such Al institution
The college conId be opened with
the buildings now on IT, by
making some insignificant improve
ments. Will our people purchase,
and tender this property 20 the
TrustccsH We believe they will.
Certainly VIC are not going to let
such an opportunity tor obtaining
first class, permanent institution
Of Learning in Our tow n, pass with
out the most strenuous, exhaustive
to secure it. II wc do, and
lose ii by maction, want Of liberal
and pubic spirit, We will never
cease to regret it and our children,
IN after years, will look back with
'urprise and indignation, at the
stupidity, s%eIfishncss md %IIlibcraIi-
y of their fathers. Como :out and ,
OF US counsel together in this i'm
oOrtant matter, and do our duty /
whether we succeed or not. !
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-30
II. &. FERRIS. prA,,sh.,,
P, T. FERRIS, ''"''N

The Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Company have begun the cOnstruc-
ton of an Iron Bridge over the Ri
bee at Columbus, at the old crossing
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-30

Attention is directed to tho com
munication of Judge Fuo'e to the
Board of Supervisors, Iii, published
in their proceedings.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-30

We publish in full the laws redu-
cling the Judiciary eSp9nccs. 1;
regulates principally the manage.
ment of prisoner.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-30

Messrs. Money, Muldrow and
Singleton have all introduced bills
in Congress in aid ot"thc Ship Is,
land, Ripley &..Kcntucky Railroad.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-30

and Kinds County wants the
Agricultural and Mechanical College
too. The Gazette thinks Cooper's
Wells a good location.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-30
Bed sheets Ready Made

81 1Ol III Just Received at
j. HOLBERG Il Co.'S.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-30
MACON, Miss
MAYORS Office

A new Registration Of voters in
the town has been ordered by the
Board. | will be at IIAucnstien's
store on the 18th OF March, for the
purpose OF Registering the voters.
No ono can vote unless registered
anew.
G. G. DILLARD, Mayor.
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G. q. D. 8. slpEs, Il Al CayOtl's.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-30
REGISTRATION NOTICE.

BACON, at Sc. at Cavctt's.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1878-03-30

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE.
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The Regulation Of County Finances.

s. G. HAMS l0c per ID. at Cavett'r
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-03-08
From Mifiin.

ED. DEMoCTAT:--In spite of mud
and its many Inconvenience we still
survive. The young folks gave an
exhibition last Thursday evening at
the Mount Vernon school house, which
was well attended, the house being
crowded to oferilowing. The pro
gramme consisted OF recitations,
charadcs, humorous Dialogues, and
vocal and instrumental music. The
several parts were well committed
ana ably rendered. Where all were
good ii is hard 70 give credit to few
who were mcre deserving than the
rest. | would name as deserving
special mention, Miss Mary Wonn,
Miss Martha Jenkins. the Misses Cru
now, the Misses Graham, the Misses
Iuse and lamar Pafmele, and Mr..
Joseph Parmely, CharleSW Wong, Messrs
Willis and George and John Alton,
also Willie Patefield. The vocal music
was under tho direction Of Prof. Il.
Patefeld, who rendered u very me
solo entitled, "IVhen 9iiyer Threads
are Gold Again. lIo was supported
III the chorus by Mary Il. Wonn,
Jetnlc rfuse and Ghas. Wong. Every
body went home well pleased. 1t is to
be reproduced with some additions ut
Minlin, on Thursday evening, March
18th, for tie benefit of the minister
Let I'LL attend who take any interest
in enjoying a rich intellectual and
musical trRt. y
Anothe3corrcspondent sends us an
account OF this exhibition and copy
Of very good address delivered Oy
the teache', Mr.. S. \. Williams.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-03-08

The bill making county treasurers
ineligible for reelection has been
killed in the legislature.
Married at Ridgeway, Iowa county
Wis, by Rev. G. Excl, Mr.. Henry
Bradley to Miss Mary Ann Hand.
Married at st, Philips Church, High
lond, March 9Th, by Rev. S. Trant. Nir
John Mooney I'd Miss Bridget Mulhall.
Both Of Otter Creek.
The editorial notes Of the Tribune
are irst-class but it is singular CO.
incidence, That they always appear III
some Of the daily papers several days
before the Tribune is published.
At the last meeting Of the Reform
Club, Tuesday night, vote Of thanks
was passed to the committee and all
who took pert in the puplic enter
tainment Of The 10Th tilt. The express
sion Of gratitude, due in no small de-
gree to the comfortable receipts, was
desired to DC made public, and the
Secretary wa! instructed to have the
vote printed " the city papers.
an Kentucky the young ladies OF a
certain churoh sold kisses at auction,
proceeds to be used to pay off the
church debt. How would this work
i'll our city ?-l'ribune.
Wen, ii wouldn't work at all. Some
private sale scheme might be prac-
tieable; but no such grasshopper af-
fair as u one-prcc-lor-all auction will
do for the Mineral Point girls. And
why should $50 debase one Of the
fnc-arts as to use it for mercenary
purpose?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-03-08
From Waldwlck.

EDITORS DEMoCRAT:-ln my last |
spoke of q railroad meeting to be held
here. The meeting came of as per
notice. David Ilumbert, Esq, was
chosen chosen chairman Of the meet
ing. NJ j. Briggs, ESQ, gave Il lengthy
description oi the enterprise the at
yantagcs to be derived from having
competition, the difference in freight
between Mineral Point Road and the
Narrow Guage. Ills speech was
strictly confined 10 facts which no one
present attempted TO dispute. After
speaking about IN hour, lie presented
two plans to give aid. The first is
known as the stock plan, the second us
the donation plan.
The number Of people present
was rather small owing To The dis
agreeable state Of the weather. There
was seven hundred dollars subscribed
AZ the time | left. Mr. Briggs feels
confident HAT Tie desired amount can
rs raised il The WAY he has adopted.
The idea of voting i tax il abandoned
for The present.
Wa. Gottiml has sold Ills farm to
4 party irom Riverside.
There n ! party Of hunters here,
making saa havoc among the Wildcats
anu foxes.
The time forcollection OF taxes will
expire positively March 10th.
Everything looks spring like. There
y q4tie \ numher of pigeons and setse
/ On heHv.
kaatts ye}N bad. BADGER.
Gem5maes tllat bids will 10 received
0'D tha a.h af March on u u.
lerees at 0f carriage makers tools,
ay 'Ilh Masial
fe& SAt I'm oseat for the cei-
I'll .a'ed william Seetiea, the baSt
ea.s.hstor sra.n anil fax sewer ii the
Rafsa'. q. i. FERRIS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-03-08
Proceedings of tho City Council

:
MINERAL poINT, March 9Th, lS7S.---
A regular meeting Of The common
council was this day held u the
council chamber.
Present Ills Hon. Calvert Spcnsley,
Mayor, presiding; aldermen Gilman.
Jenkins, Lanyon and Prater. Absent,
aldermen Ansley and JeucI,.
The proceedings u the last regular
and special meetings were read aad
approved.
The following accounts were pre-
scnted, audited and allowed, all the
aldermen present voting therefor:
Robert James for coal ....... 20 %
A!lz Moeller. services us Janitor
1er january and February. SO %
james Dunn police eorvioes, for
January and February ..,.....2o 90
James Smith, boarding .lataer.. ! 90
John Linden for drayage ........ . 20
Wasley y Charles, work Oh City
Hall .................... so
j. M, Dale, for Office sign...... y %
Gnndry Il Gray, blankets for Jail. 4 co
Crawford Il Bro, printing ...... % 90
John Horn, stove FOR city hall. II %
a. Macarthur, fixtures for City
Hall. ..-................ IA 05
N. I. Martin for hardware, lib o.
Vincent Martin, witness fees,
Strachan vs. City,.............. 90
Joseph PrideauX. witness fees
Strachan VS. City. ..........,....50 o.
The following accounts We're re-
ceiYed and referred to the committee
on claims:
S. Hooking & CO. fer hardware,
Pricstley u Bohan. for livery.
On motion Of alderman Prater the
city treasury was directed toma1e out
and hold the tax certificate 81 Mrs.
Thomas Cox until the tirstday 81 May,
at which time She IS to pay the Same.
On motion Of alderman Iralar, tl8
council adjourned.
CALVERT SeENsTEy, Mayor.
Attest JolES p. 'fsANEI., City CleGE-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-03-08

Lent.
The Sop" season is over
Report says that our Farmer" i
married,
Tho Legislature will probably al
journ ncNt week.
Farmers are busy putting In spring
wheat IN Crawford county.
Mr.. James stephens Of the Bloom
Geld settlement was married this week.
No more lectures this winter, except
curtain lectures.
There's about eighteen months in
This summer.
Scarlet fever in Richland county is
on tho increase.
Hon. John Gray spent few days Of
the past week in this city.
A honey bee out in March, looking
for flowers, is q rarity under the sun.
The female tramps who spont Il
couple Of nights ut Mineral Point paid
Dodgeyille q visit also.
r. u. Ptlford has been indisposed
forsome time, but he isnow improving
Aud Is able to BE around again.
The general belief is that Dodge
WILLIE will have RAILROAD within n
year. and she deserves 10 have ono.
"Ahout Future Punishment" and
The immortality ef the Soul" are
prohtless subjects Of discussion III the
columns Of new apapcr.
Samuel IVoskin, Of Dodgoviln, met
with u serious accident whiln III Aroma
ant week. Tho Chronicle says that
he is now recovering finely.
Tho Gentcnlial of tue Eith OF noA
crt Emmett, tho yennE irish Marty
was appropriately celebrated al In
buauu and olhsr places Oh Monday last
\ very fair and dignihad ten, IN
noticed wo suppose, 1ypt into &,
editorial caidnnso ID tha Chronicle las
week. IL Is lalro5htng 6 occasionally
notice gon Of trHth ia that ntcuas
pttiaau sheet
". II. Bonnet took 4nou rcsnjt,
from lin clerical dates N Nalisot
aad pSia Mineral pvnt 4 yiait oa Gr.
dsg las'. Ills family VIII nusrcua4,
l. MadtSon until Aaril y Mas
Attorney General Wilson has II,
thanks 81 tln Democrat fou cory i,
the Legislative Manual.ur Eiao Boo,
fer $50. Mr.. W. is one 81 tae lnos.
a.!eent Of State oliirprs but MI liaa,i
yo,e fas hiiA al liz same.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-03-08
Mineral Point r. r..

W1M.
Ls,s Ss Ma '%TT Leave Ss' wa TS"' %
DO Calamlnr, Ga5 do Gtnt'Ot, ~
do DnrlngtoU, " do Darlington. ~ ~
do Gtntiut 10 do Calnmne. 10 10
Arrive, WI,rcn 8l5 arrive, Mini PIT, II 10
TRhIGLp AND 1OMlfODA TION.
ootNg sru urn PM GoiNa MONTH. i NJ
Loaye MInefn ~ . 10 Leave Warren 3 30
do GnlmiHc 90 do Giall0t y W
do Darlington % do Darlington Il b5
do Graftot 10 do Calamino 725
AIriyo, Wanou 10 Arrive, Mineral Pts ~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-03-08
O.. M. 81 st. Paul r. n.
Illinois Central F.. Il.

The only r0ute running through cars between
Warren ana Chiohgo The only routa 20 ~.
Ioun, Cairo, ana tho south. ma 70
Dubuque, Sioux CITY Omaha and west.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-03-08
rI.AlrayILLE DIVISION.

WfL.
oo.g "hsr NJ "g m,G. wr+T r, 4 ! n "a
do Rclnont. 81 Arrive Calaminc, 10 90
Arrive CuAmnH, B35 Lenve do ~ ~
Leave % $50 I.enye Belmont, II 20
Arrive MIN rblnt 90 Arrive PlnttoYille i 81
FREiGIir dND IGGO.HN0D1IiON
aOING Ifl.P Pm G0INa WEST. r. M
Leave Pa,tcyif.. | Is Leave Caamino 725
do Belmont 2O5 do Belmont q 10
Arrive CaRGiun 900 Arrive pMttcyillc & 40
TD~ PnpFelete leaving Mineral l'oinl ut b:lh
A. NJ. Gun reach hUdeon Mt L. NJ tho sane
day, by way uf ffpCpnft nHd Caledonia
CHAS. n. GALE, Agent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-27
GAS FOR THE CITY.

The following contracts were yesterday awarded BY
the Gas Commission, which consists Of Mayor Ely.
Comptroller Kelly and Commissioner CampDsli, for
furnishing gas the city IRON May l. 1873, 70 April
30, 1872
To New YORK Gas Company, Tor al the lamps south
Of Grand street. a. $l2 zach; Manhattan Gas Com
pany for all lamps between Grand and Thirty fourth
streets, ut sl2: Metropolitan Gas Company for
q portion Of the lamps between Thirty.
fourih and Seventy ninth streets, at $40 30
New YORK Mutual Gas Company, Tor
portion OF tho lamps between Inirty fourth and
Srvonty uinth streets at $40 Harlem Gas Company,
for lamps between seventy ninth street and ar
lem River, excepting 500 lamps awarded to New York
ana New Jersey GioDe Gas Company, NJ SCI Yonkcrs
Gas COMPANY Ior seventy-two lamps at Rvsrdalc, In
the Twenty fourth ward, at $33; New York and New
Jersey Giobe Gas Company, Tor 500 lamps between
Seven ~ ninth street and Harlem River. ~ $50.
IL ~ stated that saving OF $l5v, 900 will result
from awards Tor tho calendar year Of 1873 over
that OF 1871.
BIDS wcro also opened follows for lighting,
lamps on the pubic parks from May TO December 81
1873
New Yorx Gas Light Company, sla per lamp; Metro.
polltan Gas Light Company, $13; New York Mutual
Gas Light Company, 50 90; Harlem Gas Light Com
pany, 4l3 a.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-27
THE WAR IN CUBA.
The American Foreign Antl-Siavery Society, OF this
city yesterday addressed following letter Of
courayemeus aud sympathy 10 the commander Of the
Cuban iorces Genera Macc0. VINO il mulAttO -

AMERcAN.FoREieN AKTI-SLAvERY SOCIETY,"
kkv. H. H. GARNET, a. ~ PRksIDkNT (
NO. 1U2 West iH1RD sTRkEr,
YORK April 10 1879.
Slavery crime against humanity and IL the duty Of
individuals Interfere Tor the Liberation
the ensiaved. where soever held.
tsene raj ANTONIO MACCO, Cuban Patriot Afmy:-
take great pleasure the hOnar accorded mo OF ad
dressing beraor like yourself My society
infinite pleasure h0uoabo aud Just
mauds In recent conferences with GENERAL Martinez
CApos You have uemarded the ediAte abolition OF
slavery as the price OF your allegiance II has not been
Of many In the history oil the world
to mold so honorable position as you now DO and none
ia held u honorable All that has been
he'd In the long oil liberty Tor the human
hands OF nooe spirits like
your own.
shat the path honor and glory lies in front
of you
Remember the appeals Of he half million Of your
shaved fellow whose only opportunity IN this lie 10
the fruits OF freedom hangs upon your seton upon
seadiast their and though dcah
come to and to noble army in your struggle
against yet Ia TO DC prcfeed rather than TO
vital principles The friends OF liberty
In America ana ia Europe watching you In almost
GREATNESS anxiety possibly the last OF all that
noble uphold successfully tue Nag Of tree
Let us hear from let US snow your wants re-
main, honorca General. your humble servant,
\. H. s,UfTkON, secretary
In behalf Of the American Foreign AntSiavery Society
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-27
A FATAL QUARREL.

the Coroners' once was notified yesterday Of tho
death Of Antoine clarcioux. agod twenty-five Of NO.
20 south Finh avenue. 1t appears that on The 18th
OF last December deceased ouarrslIed with his neigh
bor John Gorut, ABOUT the closing Of the hall door
The former was afflicted with consumption, and he
complained OF tho draught when tns door was left
open Gorut would insst ON leaving the door ajAr,
this led TO the difficulty. In the course Of tho
alteration Clareoux was stabbed twice In The arm with
an army sword. rnc wounds dia not heal ana tDey
were very painful. Inflammation set IN, and this
aggravated MS lung disease, and IL " alleged, has
tenea ms death. Coroner Eillnger was notified and
ne took charge OF the case
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-27
SEIZURE OF LINENS.

Eighteen cnses Of linens, consisting Of handker.
cnieIs, &c, valued at about $40, 600, were taken
yesterday TO the Custom House. THIS Is portion Of
tho stock belonging TO Harden, importer Of linens,
No. 223 Church street, which seized BY the Gus.
tom House authorities charge Of alleged under
valuation. The owner Of the goous was required 10
furnish bonds 10 the Of 500 900 to abide the
result OF suit which, he being unable 10 iurnish, led
60 The seizure OF the above named wares aud their
transfer 10 the government CUSTODY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-27
STREET WASHERS.

Commissioner Of Public Works Campbell yesterday
sent 20 the Police Board form Of permit Tor tho use
OF washers upon the back Of which ID printed
mo water shall be used with hose Tor wstting the
carriage way front OF premises under penalty OF
IS TOR each onence,' with n request that offenders
against provision be arrested. The Board declined
entertain tho request bot promised 70 furnish re-
ports Of violations proper blanks tor the purpose
were provided. Tho ordinance relstiug to street
washers confines ths OF them, In Commissioner
Campbsil's opinion, 70 tho cleaning OF sdewalka
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-27
ATTEMPTED MURDER.

Judge Marshall, oil Newtown, has Issued warrant
for tho arrest Of William Wolfe, resident Of WINFIELD,
for alleged attempt 10 murder John Knsuer, a
baker living on the Shell road, In that village On
Tuesday night soon alter retiring to bsd Knauer was
startled BY the report pistol and the grazing OF hts
head by . bullet woman living Ia shs immediate
vicinity asserted that she saw Wolfe nre tho shot.
Wolfe, II appears, was formerly tenant OF Knauers,
living In the same house, but vas disp0sscssed In
consequence OF onpaymcnt Of rent, and ever since
has held unfraenuIy relations with mis- old landlord
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-27
IN SEARCH or A FATHER.

little boy who yesterday interestsd many persons
In story appeals for the Whereabouts OF hrs iathor
IN the following note 10 the prcss:--
Would any one give me any information Of my
papa2 HIS name Is george Payton. He let New
YORK the 14th day Of January for Middlctown, N y.
Any news Of him would be thankfully received BY his
boy, JOSEPH = PAfTON,
Room @. Tribune Building. Nov York