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x.JuDGE j. II. MCCARTHY mad q

L
ExJuDGE }. II. MCCARTHY mad q
|eI experience, the other day, in u
FilIeld, Ala, court, He won a breach
promise case for his client-a young
|n-who was so overioyed at his sue
that he implanted several kisses on
counsers astonished cheek. A sis
OF the successful defendant rushed
and followed suit, as did an aunt
several pretty cousins. This was
much for the blushing legal gen.
nan, and he beat u hasty retreat,
ID rounds Of applause from the spec
NJ.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09

ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 6 G-Twenty. four
teams were engaged in drawing logs
across the ice, on Pine Lake, regarding
The safely of which no fears had been felt.
gave way, however, after seven drivers
and teams reached the Shore and the re.
naming drivers and horses broke through
the ice and sank out of ght. None Of the
bodies have yet been recovered
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09

'Hg health of the Emperor of Ger
by is causing deep anxiety in court
lies in Berlin. The ear trouble with
ch he suffers is thought to be SINH
In It's character to the disease which
ed his father. He has chosen as the
for the sermon to be preached be-
him in honor Of his succession,
: the grace OF God | am what l
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Mail Packet Hurne.i

EVANSVILLE, IND, Feb. A Journal
special tonight says the Evansville and
Bowling Green mail packet Bowling Green,
which plies between the two cities above
named burned at . o'clock yesterday
afternoon, while under way, near Rock
port, Ky. She is a total loss, but the crew
and passengers managed to save their
lives. No details have been rece ived. The
Bowling Green was built in Louisville in
1871. She was IA feet long. % feet beam,
300 feet over all, and D feet depth of hold.
Her cabin was l4O feet long, and had
"a state rooms. She was owned by the
Green and Barren River Navigation Com.
nanY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
...,,, Teams Dwlndlin

AUCKLAND. n. z, Feb 2.-Iho latest aa'
v,cas from Samoa say that Tamasese's
sannor,ers were reduced to eight hundred
man. Tho British and American .onsu,S
declined to recognize tho right Of the ger
mans TO establish martial law. The Ger
man authorities were willing to re,ogh'As
Ma,.afo provided he ruled under German
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Eipht-HOur Mass Meeting.

CHICAGO, Feb. AT the regular meet
ing of the Chicago Trades Assembly, a
committee was appointed to make arrange
ments for mass meeting in the interest
Of the eight-hour movement, to be held on
the evening of February %, in accordance
with the request OF the American Fedora
tion of Labor at the ST. Louis Convention.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Heavy Family Afiliclinn

PORT JERvls. n. Y, Feb 6-Three chill.
dren Of Irving Clifford died on Saturday
at Milford, Pike County, Pa, from !iph.
iberia They were all buried in one grave
on Sunday, On Monday the remaining
child, girl, attended, school aud while
wa ming her hands at the stove her cloth.
ing took fire, burning her so severely lhat
sho cnn not recoyer
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Confessed His Gujlt.

WEsTCHEsTER, PA, Feb. h-James Mi L.
colored, who several months ago assaulted
Bertie Howard, aged twelve, near Paoii,
and on her threatening to inform on him,
beat her until he Thought she was dead
and then threw her into pond, was to.
day sentenced by Judge Wad lelI to four.
teen years imprisonment in the Eastern
penitentiary and iirei S30l Mills con-
lessed his guilt.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Imuneusc Iron Output.

MARQUETTE, MIcH, Feb 3 The annual
tables giving the total on put Of the iron
mines Of Lake Superior for 1855 published
by the Mining Journal, show that the rail-
shipments were the largest ever mads, ana
swell the total for the wear to 3, e2s,2's
gross tons the biggest output In the MS
tor, OF the mines.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09

BrlLpING eighteen feet by twenty
feet and fourteen feet high, made Of
yas and paper and built in sections
Convenient transportation, has been
de for the Harvard South American
Onomical party. A galvanized iron
Ola surrounds this structure.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09

MIR. Hosslekus, " said the editor
ln-chief, IL was good deal amused
at your reference this morning to our
bcastly contemporary as an editorial
chimpanzee. "ls that the way 1t
appeared" asked the subordinate,
chagrined. Il wrote IT 'editorial
charlatan,' Some fool compositor has
taken liberties with my copy " "Mr.
WagstaiI," snid tho editor-in-chief a
few hours later to tho managing editor,
You may tell Slug II of the news
rooms to occupy the editorial desk of
Mr.. Hosslekus hereafter Mr.. Hos
slekus will go back to the newsroom" l."
Chicago Tribune.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
rerr,b,c Railway Accident.

BRUSSELS, Feb, IA terrible railway
accident occurred near Groeneudael. A
train bound from Brussels forNamur struck
pillar of bridge, near that place, caus-
ing the bridge to. collapse. The train was
carried down with it and completely
wrecked. Fourteen persons we're killed
outright. and hfty others were injured.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
ClayaIau,l'a EuttirC.

WASHINGTON, Feb. At is auihorita.
lively announced that President Cleveland
will return to tho State Of New York to re-
side, on the expiration OF his term Of Office,
and will, on March 3, resume the practice
Of his profession in New York City, having
associated himself as counsel with tho
law firm Of Bangs, Stetson, Tracy and Mo
Naa~h
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09

REpoRTs from Constantinople show
Y the German Government exercises
Immense influence over the policy of
Sultan. Whenever a question arises
Ich seems likely to involve Turkey in
species Of controversy with the
(opean powers, positive action is
|ely taken until advice has been re-
yea from Berfip as to the proper
rse 10 pursuo
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09

PRor. WALDsTEIN, the head Of the
Eerican Archaeological Institute OF
hens, has scored a notable discovery
excavations on the Acropolis in the
b Of a beautifully preserved head OF
belonging to the friezo of the
rthenon, which exactly fits and COM
les a portion Of a slab at the British
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Our Military Strength.

WAsnIYGroN, Feb. j-Secretary Endi.
colt transmitted to Congress the report of
Adiutant-General Drum, giving the
strength of the organized militia of the
various States and Territories. and the
force of men available for military duty,
but not organized. The totals are: Com
missioned officers, S,597; enlisted men,
9S 100; number Of men available but not
organized, s,l0i,6!S.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Toynshin Trustee Found Short

TlrroN, ISD., Feb 9.-rhe attorneys ap.
pointed to investigate the books OF H. T.
Finney, ex-tiustee of this township have
lust finished their work, and 1t has been
discovered that Mr. Finncy Is from - OOo
to 5000 behind in his accounts HIS
boudsmen will have to stand the loss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Arrested for Ja1kinu

VIENNA, Feb. 6.-Several persons have
been arrested in cafes here for repeating
the rumors that Crown Prince Ru lolph
met his death at the hands Of the husband
OF woman he had betrayed. Two gen.
tlemen, who were conversng on the sub.
iect in loud tones in the Grabsn. were
taken in custody.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09

MA sA,kroA, the Samoan potentate de-
b,., M oy the Germans, hears u name
: signifies a great deal to the peo
" ue Navigator islands. Mulietoa
~ s'e@ lived u long time ago.
|b,I'' w. MS people in many wars and
y conquered their old enemies,
Asi..t .t0Asas, ''Maiietoaii is a word
~ means TO the Samoans what
var did 10 tho Romans. As every
NM Inperor, whether julius, Au.
M AZ Or Nero. was q Cmsar. SO each
No. ', family founded by the con
'0sea Is called Malleioa
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Family Drowned.

BISMARCK, DAK., Feb. i.-The warm
weather which has prevailed in this sec.
tion has so honeycombed the ice In the
Missouri river that travel is beset with
great danger. An entire family, consist
ing of Mr.. and Mrs. John Olsen and three
children were drowned while attempting
to cross the river in wagon fifteen miles
north Of the city.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
An Editor Wounded.

DARLINGTON, Wis, b. &c, g. Mand',
ed itor of the sun, newspaper az MOUNT
Horsb, Dane County, was called to his door
Thursday night and shot through the ,uoe'
MIR. Mandt has Of late been bearing down
quite heavily on the saloon interests ana
Il is thought the shooting is an act OF re-
vorge lie Is in critical condition.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Ccrn,any's Intentions.

Lorpoy, Feb THE Standards Berlin
correspondent rays: Germany does not
intend, at least, to annex Samoa but she
Is resolved that America shall not do So
AT the same time, ! hear that Germany
may occupy any place on the island IN or
dor to restore order but only temporarily"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Another Arrest,

LONDON, Feb. a-Mr. Denis Kilbride, NJ
T., was arrested at Leicester charged with
al oiIense under the Crimes act Mr.. XII
bride was accompanied TO Jail by large
crowd of persons, who cheered him en-
Enthusiastically. Mr.. O'Brien is still in a
,vaar ron pdition
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09

"A little girl who was enjoying
broiled partridge for breakfast re.
marked that she did not think il at all
strange that Esau sold his birthright
for mess Of partridge" it was
certainly delicious!
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Just So,

OTlAwA, ONT, Feb BIN the debate In
he Senate on the address in repy to the
speech from the Throne, Mr.. Scott, leader
Of the opposition, said the terms of the
fishery treaty of 1878 were barbarous, and
that it would be madness for Canada to
try and enforce them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09

'spAf baseball has come TO be
~ common in some of our great
W, ", out New Jersey Is the only State
.u'cn an attempt has been made to
s"se It, A bill has boon introduced
a,e legislature there, and appro-
sy S'y referred, declaring it TO be
ns " 'or the police to be present at
LAY LAY pail games in that State, and
aug y incumbent on them to pre-
Ih,' eroer' the same us they do on
ucr days OF the weel
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Cation Warehouse Burned.

AUGUSTA, GA, Feb. "A fire at Gran.
iteyiile, s. C., destroyed the warehouse oil
the Cranitevi le Manufacturing Company,
containing 2,Si6 bales of cotton Loss
500 900; insurance. 100000 The salvage
can not be estimated. -
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09

fur Massachusetts Legislature has
|pl $4,000 to defray the expenses of
h State in the centennial celebration
OF resident Wash
Nan at New York in April next.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Phuslcinn Ennnd Dead

CHARLEsroy, W. VA. Feb 5.-Dr Hor.
per, prominent physician Of Greenbrier
County, living at Falling Springs, was
found dead in his bed, from the effec-s OF
chloroform, which he had inbale his wife
being away from homo at the time.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09

|lIE has been specializing" That is
explanation of late breach of
h, by which 100000 has been
llowed up. The same excuse is
en- for nine-tenths of all the financial
sgularities that are reported now.
ll the lesson never be needed?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09

New YoRv, Feb 6-rhe Anarchists
circles, of New York are much agita'ed
lust now on account Of the coming A.
archistit Congress, which is going 70 oe
held in Paris during thelatter part OF Au'
guat
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09

How 1t happened; Wife Cat the
theater) See here, George. you said
your only object in going out was to
see a man named Smith who owes you
money. What does that odor mcanP"
Husband-"U -er-the fact Ia, my
dear, Mr.. Smith is short OF cash to-
night, and as he could not pay my bill
ne insisted ON treating me. had TO
accept. Of course 1t don't do to
offend q slippery, debtor. IN. Y.
Weekly,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
HInnolytc Defeated.

PARIS, Feb. 5,-At the Haytian Lega.
tion 1t is asserted that tho troops of Legi.
ime have defeated Hippolyte's forces.
nd that the towns Of Vallere, Hinche,
It. Michel and Lamasine have surrendered
to Legitime,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Worss and Worse.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb A-The investigates
into John +. sullivan's accounts so far
reveal q total defalcation and theft o!
size, 900. and the examination is not com'
pieted.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Hy,iyOphDl,iu.

PAIhTINE, Ill, Feb William Frost
is dying here from hyirophobia.
lie was bitten ia the face by a rabid
log six weeks ago. The mad stone ad-
hcred to the wound for several hours at
tho first application, Three other persons
were also bitten, but have escaped Mr.,
Frost's fate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Young Baroness Suicides.

VIENNA, Feb. 4-The sensational news
leaked out to-day that Il beautiful young
Baroness committed suicide by taking
poison at Myerling at the same time that
the Crown Prince took his life The two
acts were committed almost simultane-
nusly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
THE DYNAMITE CRUISER.
Inc 'esn'ins Sought After by "Foreign
government" at Figure In Excess of Its
Contract Price.

government at Figure in Excess OF It's
Contract Price.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb a-The Record to.
day says: IAN offer has been made for the
dynamite cruiser Nesuvius by an Eu.
ropean Government, and if the United
states Government Or contractors shallnot
lake the vessel, Messrs. Cramp g. Sons
wiil dispose of her at price far in excess
OF the sum named in the contract entered
INTO with the United States Government
Inc cramps ara not in position TO accept
the olier, as The cruiser has been partially
accepted by the Navy Department. The
members Of the firm refuse to disclose the
name of the Nation which makes tho offer,
but the Italian Government is supposed to
be the one, inasmuch as the Cramps are
now constructing pneumatic dynamite
gun boat for that country"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Edward SarinriS, Eslain

LONDON, Feb. 6.-By the terms of the
will of Mr. Edward Snrtoris, father of
Algernon sartoris, the husband of Nelly
Grant his entire fortune, valued at fl4i,-
COO, is bcqueatbed to his son during his lie,
and at his death to his wife absolutely.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09

LONDON, Feb The Berlin correspond
ent OF the Daily Telegraph says il Is GER
tain that the German Consul at Samoa will
be removed. Prince Bismarck is extreme.
ly annoyed by tho Consul exceeding his
In patrucf ions
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Six Murdcrers to Hang.

ST. LOUIS, Fob, i.-Six men were sem
fenced to death by Judge Parker, of the
U. S. Court, at Fort Smith, Ark. Two of
them are white men, two negroes, and two
half.breed Indians, and all are murderers.
They will be hanged on Friday, April 10.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09

DUBLIN, Feb 4.--Mr. Joseph Cox M. p,
and Mr.. Tully, editor of the Roscommon
Herald, have each been sentenced to four
months Imprisonment on the charge of
conspiracy. They have entered an ap-
,,aaI
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
youthful Murderer Escanns.

CHARLESTON, VIVA, Feb 6.---Iast We'd
nesday Stewart McNeely fatally stabbed
John Claiilln at Logan. Clafiln died in.
stantly. The murderer ia about eighteen
years of age, and made good his escape.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
:. proposed in New York to spend
ONl the current year in teaching
,,r in the public schools.

|rx,roR jTANFoRD is reported to
|, civen dinner recently at which
house strawberries were served
| k,h cost $3 u dozen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
O'Rrlen Rehabilitaied.

DUBLIN, Feb. G-Mr. O'Brlen's clothing,
Of which he was forcibly stripped by the
authorities al Clonmel Jail was returned
to him. After ho had put his clothes on he
was removed 10 the jail infrmary. .'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Cleveland WIN Practice Law.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4-Presldent Cleve.
land has associated himself with the law
firm Of Bangs, Stetson, Tracy g. MoVeagh,
Of New York City, and will resume the
practice of his profession when he re'ires
from, tho presidpncy
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
We will Confpr

LONDON, Feb. 6.-The Chronicles Berlin
correspondent telegraphs: ut is under.
stood that the Washington Government
has agreed to the proposal of Bismarck to
hold conference in Berlin in regard to tho
Samoan question:"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Oiph!heria, Microbe Reporlcd Found

PARIS. Feb g. The Figaro says that two
professors connected with the Pasteur In
sttute have succeeded in identifying the
generativo microbe of diphtheria. The
discovery Of a preventive of this disease
by means of vaccine virus is expected 10
follow
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09

|ur length Of tho Mississippi river
always been placed at 400 miles,
civil engineers familiar with the
lam say that IT has shortened itself
II 400 miles in twenty years.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
s,.ror,nyn,,n Strike.

LONDON Feb. 2-Three thousand sea.
men and iiremen arc now on s'r,ke al
Glasgow. Only two steamers sa'ea yes
,srdsv. and they were manned by oilicsrs'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09

IVoB,BLY The largest derrick in the
| IA is at Hamburg. II is worked by
M. and is sufficiently powerful to
\ locomotive from the dock and
% Il upon n steamship.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
nin.i-in His Study.

Lorpov. ONT, Feb. s.-Rev Fasaer Co
myn, Of strathroy, was iouno ae" asoS :, 4,
study with a bullet.hole In his heau' u =, |" !.
NO, tnowr hether the shooting was 'l'
ss.uit of mn accident OF suioide
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
A Lady ScNIped.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill Feb, 5,-Aliss Maggie
Grady, employed in tho factory of the Ill.
lnois Springfield Watch Company, was
scalped Saturday while at work, her bangs
catching in some hanging shafting.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Food News for HnIford.

WASHINGTON, Feb i.--The legislative
appropriation bill, as completed by the
Senate committee increases tho salary Of
the Presidents private secretary from
81 1850 to $1,000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09

NO, SIR" said the hotel clerk; ''in
the East we don't have poker rooms.
Porter, show this gentleman 10 The
ante chamber. " Boston Post.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
Earlhuuake In Quebec.

ST. FLAvIE, QUE, Feb. GA slight shock
of earthquake was felt at Grand Metis, at
. O'Clock yesterday morning coming from
the west and lasting few seconds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09

MATAAPA AND A GROUP OF CHIEFS.
band OF war They have suppressed tho
Samoa Timos. A passenger on tho Brit
ish steamer Walnut, who visited Ma
taafa's camp, was placed under arrest
but was subsequently released in compli.
snce with demand Of the British Consul.
A proclamation has been issued placing
the Apia police force under German con.
troll Mataafa's followers number $3.50
They are strongly entrenched and other
samoans are rapidly joining them. Upon
the arrival of the steamer Richmond she
was boarded and searched by the Ger.
mans.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
-Nfan is nm unpainly crent,,r, nj n


Man is an ungainly creature at the
best. His head is an irregular sphcr-
old; his eyes are not alike or of equal
efficiency; his whiskers won't grow
uniformly. One shoulder is higher
than the other, ono hand or foot
larger than the other-and this on op-
posite sides--his hips (if he has any)
are unequal in shape. The calves OF
his legs are not twins in any thing but
age, and without his tailor, halter and
bootmaker he is u sorry-looking ami
NAL. As for women-well. this artic .
is not written to discuss their physical
crookedness. II it was it would not
be half the length that it ISIS. T.
Chronicle
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-02-09
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-22
The Late Timothy Buckley.

JosLIN, March 21.-The late Timothy
Buckley, of this place. was n native OF
County Cork, Ireland. ard came TO Amer
lea in the spring of 1850. The follow
ing fall he married. and in 1856 moved
west and settled in Rock Island county.
In August, 1864, his wife died leaving
him with five children. He married
again in December, 1864. but his second
wife died in August, 1866. In Novem-
Der, 1856. he again married aud by this
union there were four children. His
third wife died in August, 1881, and he
married the fourth time in November,
OF the same year, and Mrs. Buckley
number four survives her husband, he
having expired February 2S, last, leav-
ing considerable property after him, val>
ued at about 5000. Mr.. Buckley made
a will. leaving and bequeathing to his
beloved wife, Ellen T. Buckley, the
whole of his property, 10th personal
and real, and, after fer death, it Is to 90
TO her children, and leaving a small por>
ton to his six children-sll that are now
living, which is as follows: To his old :
est son he leaves $25; to one daughter
$500; Ito the four children By the
third wife 800 each. As the props
ertv was accumulated by the first wife
and children, they have, hardly, been
treated very fairly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-22
Mr. Castleman.s IIlnes..

Hon. Geo. A. Castleman, of st. Louis,
who for several weeks was dangerously
i'll at the Cable mansion in this city las,
fall, has written the following letter to
Gov. Francis Of Missouri, resigning his
seat in the senate of that state:-
LEON RANCH, SAN ANTONIO, TEX,
March 1, 1SS9.-To his Excellency David
r. Francis. Governor of Missouri, Jeffer.
son City, Mo-: Ny DEAR SIR-Two
months since l came to Texas hoping
and believing that / would in short
time so far recover my health as to be
able to return the LIST of March to the
discharge of my duties as a member of
the senate of Missouri. My condition
was such as to justify this hope, but my
limit has come and find that there is no
Immediate prospect of my being able to
undertake the labor incident 10 my po-
sition. thought, and now think, that
generous constituency would forgive
my absence from my post OF duty if /
could within reasonable time
recover sufficiently for the discharge
of my duties, but as there is
no immediate prospect of nv
being able to return to my seat, and as a
relapse has destroyed my hope of doing
my duty to my people, deem it my duty
to step aside, so as to enable them to
elect some one who is able to discharge
the duties with which they had entrusted
me. | therefore, sir. deeply reeretting
that did not know two months ago that
OF which l sm assured today, hereby ten
der to your excellency my resignation as
a member of the senate of Missouri to
take effect Immediately upon the receipt
hereof. Returning through you my deep
sense of obligations TO the people of my
district for the trust they have conferred
on me, and, regretting that 1 am disa.
bled from the discharge in full of the
duties which they had right to expect
Of me, remain. my dear sir. your obedi
emit servant. GEORGE A. CAsTLEMAN.