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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25

Tuesday night, Vicksburg was
the scene of q disastrous fire, which
destroyed an immense amount OF
property. The fire originated in
The Famous Dry Goods store, and
spread North and South. On the
North it did not go very far being
brought to a halt by that solid Tin
every sense of the word house of
Lee Richardson & Co. The follow
ing houses were burned out: H.
B. Bruser, hardware, Mrs. Bloom
and The Famous. dry goods, War.
ner & Searles, clothiers. IF. Baum
& Co., music dealers and station
ers, all on Washington St., then
down Crawford street, A. A. Tres.
colt, agricultural implements,
Joseph Podesta, liquor store, and
q great many stores and buildings
damaged by water and scorched
wood. Lee Richardson & Co. lost
largely by water in their main
store, and had two warehouses with
their contents burned, Gus Asher,
druggist, was damaged by water.
The insurance is said TO be as
follows:
Asher & Co., stock damaged
valued at IS, 600, insured for IS, 600
Warner & Searles loss GAS, 600
insured for $4,000.
J. F. Baum on three building
on Washington street, $50, 900, (ac
cording to Mr.. R. F. Beck's esti
mate, } insurance s26, GOO; loss OF
stock $4,000, insurance, 5000.
Robert Ernst, jeweler, stool
valued at Z, 900, insured for $1,000
great portion of stock saved.
Famous dry goods company, los
tS3, 600, insurance SIS, 900.
Mrs. Rosa Bloom, loss $4,000
insured for 81, 600.
}, H. B. Bruser, loss $4,000 oil
stock, insured for $40. 900; loss Oh
! frame building fully covered b,
81, 600 insurance.
A. A. Trescott, loss on stock S.
600, insured for $1,000.
Joseph Podesta, on Washingto
street building. loss Oh, 900 insure
for 5000; on Crawford stree
building, loss 90, 600, insured fo
q, 500; on stock, loss t20,O 600. in
sured for 10000.
! R. F. Beck, building occupie
by Mr.. Asher, damages 500, no ir
surance.
| F. C. Wadsworth, store occupie
by Mrs. Bloom, loss 20, 600; insu1
ance 5000.
Telephone Company, loses %
900; insurance 5000.
Commercial Herald, loses abor
$3.50, covered by insurance.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25

Gladstone having resumed the
responsibility Of suppressing the
French paper. "Bosphore Egyp-
ien," in Egypt. France declares,
that she will look to England for
redress.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25

For a month past. the state OF
Cen Grants health has been bull
letined to the country, by his
doctors, and his death has been
looked for, not only any day, but
any hour. At the end of last week
it was announced that Gen. Grant
had walked down stairs, and taken
a seat at the table In the dining
room, where the family were at
lunch.
When Gen. Grant was announced
as dangerously ill, about the time
the bill placing him on the retired
list was before the last Congress,
some skeptic limited that his illness
was exaggerated, to influence votes
on that bill. This hint was con-
sidered an outrageous utterance,
and was severely denounced.
Grant was reported as sinking slow.
lly but surely, and the bulletins
became more numerous. They
described the state of his throat
how the cancer was progressing
and how it would soon eat into ar
artery and cause death by sutfo
cation.
Then came the hypodermic in
iections of brandy, just in time II
save him from death. 1t was state'
that it was a useless struggle, tina
death was inevitable. but that !
WAS desired to carry him throug
: to the anniversary of the surrende
of Gen. Lee, and the inference was
: that he would then he permitted
e die in peace. But just as ever
one had settled into the belief
his death, came the news OF n
improved health, which continue
a improving, until, at the end OF la
week, it was reported that, not on
= was Gen. Grant going to get wei
v but that he did not have cancer
all. Four doctors have been
attendance on Gen. Grant, al
o they appear to be divided in OPT
g ion, as to whether he has cancer
not.
). Now this kind of story may
" all right, and then again, it M
N not. The aforementioned skep'
will probably be more set in !
opinion than ever, and either he
Re right, and the illness was exaggt
1T ated, or the doctors don't knit
OF cancer when they see it. Fit II
cancer, it is a most remarka'
cancer. If 1t is not cancer, 1t
=, in order for the doctors to rise o
n explain.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25
For Saw Hill Men.

1t is said that the wood on the
north side of q tree will not warp
as much as that from the south
side, and that if the trees are sawed
In planes that run east and west as
the trees stood, it will warp less
than if cut in the opposite direc-
6on.-Ex.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25

Josiah Swiss of Halls n. H.,
left a will providing that $40 should
be paid brass band to play at his
funeral, and that $40 worth of
candy and peanuts. should be dis
tributed among the mourners.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25

Joseph Hanna, of Chasrin Falls
Ohio, offers, for $50 to take the
place of any man sentenced to be
hanged. II that what's the matter
With HANNAH
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25

Oklahoma boomers are informed
by secretary Lamar, that all set
tlers will be removed from the
territory, and the cattle men also.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25

Hon. Charles Gayarre has ap'
piled to the President for the po
sition of Naval Officer of New
Orleans. He bases his claim or
the ground of being lone of them
literary fellers."
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25

Mr.. George Riddle, Of Carroll
Co. Nd, Il said to have twenty.
two of his daughters living with
him. Where the rest Of them are,
IN q conundrum.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25

The production of gold and silver
for the ysar 1854, is estimated by
Mr.. Burchard, director of the Mint,
n, gold ssO. 800, 600. oliver, slS,'
SOC. 600.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25

dence, taxes 1881, $3.50, with penalties;
Hester Charles j., ! of sc t, OF
n ct, W of n e /, sec Sw OF W t., sec
d, NV Of NV / sec 9, sw / sec z, 10
n, K II east, taxes 1884. "a 81 taxes
'S3, 50 81; taxes 80, So 10, with PEN
altIes.
Haste NJ s., Bulah, und'd I bounded
north by lands of w II Watkins, south
by Bridges Place, east by lands Of W J..
Ross, west 10y lands of W Grifiing, L IL
n, K II east, taxes 1884, $40 To, with
penalties.
Harris J l. 4 Co., villa Vista an.
Coney," lots 6, !, s, 9, 10, II, II, l3, IA
Is, Ii and IL, and n ! sec 40, J SEE ~
f | sec AZ e sec 43, II sec AZ, SCI
80, T IL n, K Is east. Except 6OO acres
caved in the river. Taxes 1884, $3.50 =
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25

In faia,eall legal adoert'se-
,nen,s nnsi be paid 70, before
T.. second insertion. II not
5aia for before Tie day @" '0"'e';
,Aey should a99sHr Ike second
time, tie publication se;~ Dc
discontinued.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25

II. 3. Wells postal clerk on the
line between New Orleans and Port
Eads, has disappeared. with lot
of DOS tai funds.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25

The Governor has declared quar-
antine against Mexican, Central
and South American ports, and
the West India Islands.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25

The mother of the Confederate
General, John H. Morgan, recently
inherited q fortune Of one million
dollars.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25

Ex-Gov. sprague Of Rhode Is
land, is said to be making money
in Mexico, ia mines.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25

The fire in Vicksburg, is said TO
have originated from a swinging
gas Jet, in the Famous.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25

Denison Texas has been visited
by . cyclone, which destroyed a
nusuber of houses.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25

A Mas seaeil marx al this pdrd-
or4ph Indicates that your saeser'P-
ton viii sspirs IN t~o ~eet'.
4 blue pencil marx at tbs para
srapk..m.a.s that this IS the last t'"'
the paper uiu BE sent 70 yeu unless
the subseripsio. price Is received be,
fore a<1a issGs-
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25

Pleuro.pneumonia prevails among
cattle in Galloway Co. No.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25

Convenient to Railroad Depot, Land
ing, Post, Telegraph and Express officess,
and to business. Meals in time Tor All
trains. House open all night: Has
been renovated and refurnished. rabies
supplied with the best the market al
fords. Patronage respectfully solicited.
Polite and careful attention gwen 70
onasts. Nov. I, Tyr.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-25


Richardson, J S-Ingleside. all of sec
6, sw / sec, t.of n W t and " J of e
! sec 8, n " I sec 8. n sec :. I L n, < (
sw j Of n " and W I Of e /, sec IS,
T is n, Ri East, taxes 1884, $ss OF;
with penalties.
Richardson G or J K Kachardson
t tGen blocks I 8, ali square s. Except
Spencer, A N-lots z, 8, 9, 10, II, IL,
IS and IA Of sec 6, n and Sc sec 2, all
in T IL n. K II East. taxes 1854, I'll 90
with penalties. ,
Spencer, A N-Madison Journal
taxes 1882, with penalties.
Scott, r T-MadisOn journal, taxes
1884. $l4 %; taxes 'SS, $ll so with pen
alties.
Stone, Jno. B-Istenaka; 8 sec 4,
W sec 8, W ] sec, and n ct Of " O
sec 10, n sec 9, n offs g sec y. n 1Ss.
s2s %; taxes 'sS, 81 81, with penal
ties.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-08-15

The debt question is now again
being agitated by the Republican
party slsS&.iv;gginia, and as a hobby
to turtle. ,",Sr vile political ends,
tits evident, that it is to be ridden
for all it is worth. The Republi
can candidate for Governor has al
really shown his hand in the mat
ter, as will be seen by an article
published elsewhere and it is the
opinion of Mr.. Chamberlain that
Johnny has handled the truth "a
little carelessly." ''The false coin
which he has sought to nail to the
COUNTER" we pass around for the
inspection of our readers and beg
leave to assure them that the ut
terances Of the "kitclen States
man" are likely to be as deceptive
aid ur.foundcd in other respects
The debt question is no longer a
political one and Wise knows it,
No one knows better than he does
HAT whatever difference of opinion
may haye existed in Virginia in
regard to the manner III which our
debt question should have been adj
justed, that there is an uDanimity
of sentiment among all Virginians
at present, that the "R;ddleberger
settlement he accepted as final.
Tie Demccl attic party in conven.
ton, as legislators, through their
press and by their acts as
private citizens have given such
an uDmiStakable expression
that a greater amount should not
be paid than provided for under the
RiddleEeI ger Bill, that it would be
impossible for any one to misunder-
stand them unless like John Wise,
they wished to do so. No one will,
we apprehend, unless they ale will.
ing to be tie Lures Of the leaders
ola party imimical to all the best in
telests of Virginia, be misled by
Measurements like those made in
the article in question. Other tricks
Of the "kitchcn statesman" Will be
found TO be as illusory when the
light Of truth is she'd upon them.
Butunless we are willing to bcs.apos-
tates for the price of ourapostacy",
we believe no one now a Democrat
can he deceived.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-08-15

"Trading on ''the dead hero's'
body" What peoplew-PENINsU-
La ENTERPRISE.
The above refers to the people of
New York city, who expanding ST.
000,0UO on Grants funeral, expect
10 receive s13,OU0,OO0 from strang.
ers who attend, Yes; "What PEG.
ple!" Are not some Virginians
1t, aiding on the dead helo's body"
just Notwithstanding Free
Lance.
Hush, Bourbons! Don't talk about
anybody'S speculation in General
Grants funeral. Don't!-Whig.
No wonder you say "don't.n-
The fact that a representative Yir.
ginian and not a Mahoneite-spoils.
man was selected by Gen. Han.
cock we know is calling to you
but don't blubber. May be Multi
gan Jim will come to wipe dry your
eyes. The Free Lance is wrong
There are no true Yirginians "tra-
ding on the dead hero's body
only that class once so aptly de
scribed by the Wing and Dir. John
S. Wise.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-08-15
yirginians at Grants Funeral.

General Hancock's big bevy of
aids was interesting. The South.
erner's promptly picked out Gener-
al Fitzhngh Lee, acting AS an aid
to General Hancock. Thousands
who did not know him asked who
he was on account OF his soldierly
bearing and fine large figure. He
is of the build of General Sheridan
but wears three inch heavy brown
beard, and the mustachios of pa
nal guardsman. he was the only
man in line who is just going into
battle-the war against young Wise
for the Governorship ofthe OldD
minion-but he seemed untrOublcd
by the future.
The Virginia battalion attracted
considerable attention because Of
their soldierly appearance and ex-
cellcnt marching. Officers and men
united in enthusiastic expressions
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-08-15

Horses fed Ivy the day, week or month
at reasonable rates.
Passengers conveyed toany part of the
peninsula at bottom prices aud with
comfort and dispatch.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-08-15
, Mr.. John S. Wise.
70 the Editor of the New York

To the Editor of the New York
Times:
Mr.. John 8. Wise, of Virginia, is
reported in the times Of the 31st
ultimo as saying:
ave are going to make it hot for
tho Democrats on several lines
They have got us all in trouble ov-
err our State tlobt again. The Re.
adjustcr party rose up and gained
control of Virginia because it repre-
Sonted the popular idea on the debt
question:. We enacted such laws
as would have settled the question
fairly and finally, and would have
saved the people from the unjust
burdens which the l1unlers were
trying to impose on them. All WAS
moving along beautifully when in
came II Democratic Legislature and
forced on MS Il lot of statutes to CO.
operate with those we had already
passed. They had come over to our
platform on the debt question, and
were trying to rob MS OF the glory
of Unsuccessful solution. They have
made a pretty mess Of it. 1t was
on the legislation Ofthis Democrat
ic Legislature that the Supreme
Court of the United States mace its
recent decision declaring the cou-
pons Of our bonds receivable for
taxes"
There are many things here sta
ted and suggested which might
merltremark, but lam onlyconcern-
ed now with the closing remark,
which 1 begin by saying is totally
and demonstrably untrue i'll every
sense. II MIR. Wise were not Vir.
ginia lawyer and presumably per-
fectly familiar with the decision of
the Supreme Court to which he re-
fers, his statement might be regard
ee as II blunder, or at worst q care.
less repetition of current misstate-
ment; but being a Virginia lawyer,
ii he is here correctly reported, as |
Lave no doubt he is, he has done
more than to blunder or to misrepre
sent.
The decision to which he refers
is the case of Poindexter against
Grcenhow, and is reported in III
U. S. Rep, p. 10000. Without
going into any detalls-details are
not necessary at ALL will state
that this decision turns, and turns
only, on Readjuster legislation,
namely, the act of the Virginia
Readinster Legislature Of January
!2G, 1852. the same Legislature
which just twelve days earlier
passed the act which was adiudgcd
not unconstitutional by the same
court in Antoni against Greenhow
107 U. S. Rep.,769). The sad and
shameful story OF this legislation
need not be repeated for informa-
ton of those concerned, but when
the late leader OF the Republican
party ostentatiousiy commendS u
candidate for high public office who
not only glories il. such legislation,
describing it as "beautiful, flair"
anil s.just," but charges the defeat
Of Readjuster aims upon Demo
cratic legislation, it is we'll, l think,
that somebody's pen, to use bad
but common metaphor, should be
lifted to 'snail the false coin TO the
counter.n tits not true that Demo
cratic Legislation was in question in
the case of Pointexter against
Greenhow, and it is true that Read
juster legislation was in question
then and was declared unconstitu.
tional.
IfMr. Wise can escape or squirm
out of his dilemma, for one shall
watch the operation with interest.
ID. II. CHAMBERLAIN.
Burlington, Vt, Saturday, Aug. 1,
1885.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-08-15

Recently the government had
transferred by registered mail SlO,-
000,0C0 in gold from the snb-treas-
ury at New York. There are $780,
00O, 900 more to be transferred.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-08-15

The prospect for large cotton
crop is better now than it has been
at the same period for many years.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-08-15
Mercnntilo Noticc.

The present short method in selling
gools, which prevails in all tie cities
necessitatps a change with me. and l
hereby notify my friends and public gen.
orally, that on and after July 10Th, next
no credit will be given to any one longer
than sixty days. Nothing but absolute
necessity causes me to Go this. All per-
sons indebted to me are respectfully re-
quested between now and the lst.tlay of
August, to come forward and settle by
cash OF note. A new line of spring and
summer goods such as lace brocades,
trimmings suitable for same, also India
linens. lawns. piques, velvet, lawns and
every class of goods suitable for ladies
usually found in u first-class country
store have lscn just received andEYill be
sold at bottom prices for cassss, hank
ing my patrons for past favors and sol1c-
ting the same in the future. I subscribe
myself Yours respectfully
JIG. sWEsCO1T.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-08-15

Peach wine is beng manufacture
ed in California, and it is said to be
exquisite in favor almost beyond
conception.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-08-15

The Southern Exposition,
which opens August Is, is in a
more advanced state than any
great exposition ever was so near
its opening. The floor is already
covered with the foreign exhibits
that come from New Orleans, and
new displays from foreign countries
are arriving every day. The thir,
teen acres in the main building will
le,crOwded with interesting foreign
and American exhibits, ant the art
gallery, which will contain the best
American display ever made, and
many other valuable paintings is
about completed.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-08-15

of qualification at the reception
they met, both from the New = orki
troops aud the citizens. None8of'
the Virginlans "fell by the waysideN
on the march, and when reporter,
met small platoon ofthem onsthe
wharf they appeared fresh 5asgdaiss
les, and were in the most exubsr.
ant spirits, and full of talesofstheir
experiences during the eventfnl day
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-08-15

The superstitious residents near
a big factory in Aldenville, Va. de-
clare that the smoke from the Chin
neyrises into weird and awfal shape
indicative Of impending disaster
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-08-15

Fitz. Lee is a farmer. He may
not be as good II farmer as Bob.
Beverly or Geo. w. Palmer, but his
living comes by farming and his in
terests are those Of the farmers, and
when he is elected, one of the Old
Virginia breed Of farmers will be in
the Executive mansion, and gen
tleman will BE- there who will know
how to behave himself. Hnrrah for
Fit4 Lee! Ii you want to have a
good time sine the cavalry."-Ad,
vance.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1885-08-15
NEWS IN BRIEF.

The prospect for a large cotton
crop is better now than it has been
at the same period for many years.
Peach wine is beng manufacture
ed in California, and it is said to be
exquisite in flavor almost beyond
conception.
Recently the government had
transferred by registered mail SlO,-
O00,0CO in gold from the snb-treas-
ury at New York. There are $780,
00O, 900 more to be transferred.
The superstitious residents near
big factory in Aldenville, Va, de-
clare that the smoke from the Chin
neyrises into weird and awfal shape
indicative of impending disaster
Thomas w. Carpenter, a bank
clerk of Richmond, who is charged
with stealing Mark Downey's bonds
to the amount OF $4,000, and who
returnedto thatplace few days ago
waived hearing yesterday. and
was demanded to Jail.
The General Land Offices at
Washington has brought suit
against eleven firms which have to
gether misappropriated 2,375,OO0
acres of government land. The Of
fee has Investigated fifty.one other
cases, involving $4,000 acres, and
it is supposed that at least 10000,
900 acres will be added to the fore
going as held Illegally. aa..
Judge James Garland died Au-
gust gth, aged So years. He is be
lieved to have been the oldest judge
and Free Mason in the country. He
was member of the bar for seven
ty-three years, and onlyretired from
the bench a year ago when he lost
his sight. lie never had but two
decisions reversed. He became
mason in 1872; voted for Madison
the same year, and for every sue
ceding Democratic candidate, ex-
cept Mcclellan.
National Republican., 1885-08-08
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National Republican., 1885-08-08
GEN. GRANTS COURAGE.

Physical courage is not high nor rare
quality. 1t is not unfrequently possessed
by men of coarse minds and low in.
stincts. All governments buy it for a
small monthly stipend and a ration a
day. That Gen. Grant was brave is
known ofall men. He was not disturbed
by any craven fear of wounds or death.
But his greatest quality was not the
kind of courage which enables one TO do
a soldiers duty unfinchingly. 1t was
that higher, grandcr attribute which
made him capable of saying and doing
what he thought right, no matter how
strong the opposing influences.
Moral courage is the grandest trait
with which the mind Of man can be en-.
dowed, and it is also one of the rarest of
human possessions. This kind Of cour.
age Gen. Grant possessed in an eminent
degree as was shown OH many great &C.
casions.
Among the bravest acts of Gen. Grant 8
great life was his total change of position
on two memorable occasions-when he
vetoed the initiation bill in 1874 and
when, two or three years ago, he
changed front on the Fitz.Johu Porter
case.
We do not mention these either TO ap.
prove or disapprove of his judgment, but
TO bear witness to the fearless courage
with which he announced his change OF
mind. The country has seldom, if ever,
known in its public walks another man
who would have been brave enough,
situated as he was, to do as he did.
Whether his judgment was abstrac,ly
right or not, il pas his Judgment, and
he did not hesitate to declare it, although
in both these cases he had, up to almost
the last moment, been in honest sym.
pathy with the other side.
For this simple honesty Of purpose
and bravery of soul Gen. Grant is hon
ored as sincerely by those whom he dis
appointed as by those whom he gratiiet
by those changes of mind.