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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-04-27
THE LEADING NEWSPAPER.


OF the CuratiOn.
The leading newspaper in New York City
in l1S9 was the Gazette of the United States.
1t contained four pages of three columns
each and was published semi weekly. 1t is
amusing to compare the issues announcing
John Adams arrival and taking the oath
and Washington's arrival, weeks soiourn
and impressive Inauguration with the re-
ports of similar events in the leading news
papers of the present day. In the Gazette
OF May 2,l1Sl, the first page is devoted to q
political essay by "Americanus' and a CON-
munication on general affairs. The second
page gives the regular proceedings of Con-
gress. Two-thirds of the way down the
first column of the third page, under the
simple headline, City of New York be-
gins the report of one of the greatest events
in the life Of this Nation or of the world.
But little more than two columns is devoted
to the august proceedings, and exactly one
half of that limited space Is taken up by
W~ashington's inaugural address. And yet
the Gazette was thoroughly patriotic and
seemed to be imbued with the spirit of the
times.
The arrival of Washington in the city is
thus announced, the typographical style
being followed closely, except as to the old
time 80:
THURSDAY last, between 9 and 8
o'clock, p. NJ. the Most Illustrious PRESI-
DENT OF THE UNITED STATES arrived in
this city.
AT III zlbeth'Orn he was received by a
deputation of three SENATORS and five REP.
BESENTATIyEs of the United States-and
three OFFICERS of the STATE and CORPORA
TON with whom he embarked on board the
Barge built for the purpose OF waiting him
across the bay. Thirteen Pilots in white
Uniform rowed this Barge-THoMAs KIM
BALL, Esq, acting as C~ockswain."
The most sensational paragraph in the re-
port of the inauguration proceedings was
the following:
THE Scene on Thursday last was sublime
" great-beyond any descriptive powers OF
the pen to do justice follow universal
and how laudable the curiosity-How sin
cere-and how crDrcs ire the sentiments OF
respect and veneration!-All ranks APP
peared to feel the force of AZ expression,
that was reiterated among the crowd
WELL HE DESERVES IT ALL"
The Gazette of date April %, 1879, thus
describes the arrival of John Adams from
his home in Boston:
ION Monday last arrived IN this city,
amidst acclamations of all ranks of citizens,
His EXcellencv JOHN ADAMS, Esq, VICE
PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES, The Cav
alcade which escorted His Excellency into
the city, was numerous, and truly respecta-
Bile. From the Connecticut line to Kings
bridge, he was attended by the Light Horse
OF West Chester County, under the CON-
mand of Major PIsTARD. AT Kingsbridge he
was met by General MALCoM, with the off
GERS OF his brigade, and the City Troop d
Horse, commanded by Captain STOKES. Also
by officers of distinction many members
of Congressman a large number OF citizens
in carriages and on horseback. On passing
the fort a Federal salute was fired"
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uorrId Torture.

Tb,a Il often felt in every lolNI art ~
o,a 80 n bpdy bv turns, by people Nlo' ~
or;e,cjnc ths earliest wmges ol Iueusla
In NEGLECT 10 arrest the malaay as tue
m u easily do. with HostetterS St9ultot
RItiers a professionally aaiue"' D.,
rnroc5y for the agouiziug compliant ~.
aSlec, that rheumatism uucheoAyu !,
10 a Gfstime. or abruptly terminates y
WIEN be malady attacks the hsaIL -
Bitters also remedies tnlils anu
pepsia aud liver Complaint
THERE are 623 newspapers anu pe,T Pc
published in foreign languages LII '"''
public.
AT Troy. \. Y. l6,oO persons work on
&.oi1ars and CUTS. and their wages are
SA5OO,OOO annually.
5is,r4ers caused by a bilious state OF
tbes system can be cured 10y Nsln3 dis.
Little Liver Pills. No PAM ErIplub ~"
comfort attending their use ~! '"NA
Broop-RlIsrERs should be plunged mo
spirits Of camphor, and KEPT inere nn n9
minutes; this prevents the OAS'eF anu
eases pain.
TgFGripof Pneumonia may be warded on
with Hale's Honey OF Horehound ana lar,
Pixies loothache Drops Cureln one minute
Iowa farmers last year raised enough
corn 10 paw of al. the farm mortgages IN
the State and leave q balance Of lUV,oou,VVV
bushels,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-04-27
ne MEANT WELL
An Eastern Lady's Adventure at 3 west
crn Railway station.

crn Railway station.
The talk turned the other day on the
-,,, illness of life in the West in the
sariy DAYS, and as a contribution to the
f,cts ef the case a lady who has tray
sIsd much in the newer portions OF the
Tri,ed States told of a little experience
Of her own.
81 have never had any very I'M
r,essant adventures she said, "ou'
some of the things which happened to
me were at least unconventional. One
ot the drollest OF them was only an I'M
sypected manifestation OF kindness.
We we're at a small station where the
train stopped orwater, and the passen-
rers were allowed the privilege OF try
inc to eat UNBEATABLE things at an enor-
nous price. \ cup of black brew that
they called coffee was in front OF me,
and | was waiting for it TO cool a little
and trying to make up my mind 10
swallow it, A big, clumsy, not over
clean rauchman stood close to me, and
seeing that | did not taste the beverage,
he supposed that something must be
wrong. He knew that we had only a
few minutes to wait, and that whatever
was 10 be swallowed must be made
away with at once; so in the kindness
of his heart he was moved to help me
ont of my difficulty. Wants to be
stirred. don't it?' he remarked, evident
" supposing that | was waiting for the
sugar-which, by the way, | never take
to be dissolved. Here, I'll fix it
Suiting the action to the word. he
whipped out a dreadfully dirty jack
knife, opened the biggest blade, and
with it gave my coffee a vigorous stir
ring. Think OF it! And he meant to
be so kind, too,'
And did you drink it?" asked one OF
her listeners.
Drink it2 | would have drank
poison rather than hurt the feelings OF
that great, laundering clown who
thought he was doing me a favor, and
was generous enough to have thought
to spare for others in a place where
every body else was solely intent on
making the most of his time for his
own advantage. OF course drank it
Boston Courier.
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gress. and after reconstruction was known
as Federal Hall. The City Hall was built
about 100. 1t was in the form of an L, and
open in the middle. The cellar contained
dungeons for criminals; the first story had
two wide staircases two large and two
small rooms; the middle of the second
story was occupied by a court room, with
the Assembly room on one side and the
magistrates room on the other. The debt
Ors' cells were in the attic.
At this time the building was falling to
decay, and the depleted treasury furnished
no means with which to erect a new
structure or even to remodel the old one.
Fortunately, in this emergency. some of the
prominent and wealthy men subscribed
enough money, some thirty-two thousand
dollars necessary 10 make the alterations
When completed, il was for that period, an
imposing structure. .
The assembling Of the first Federal Con-
gress after the adoption of the constitu-
ton, was fixed for March 4, 1889. The day
was ushered in by the ringing of bells and
the boom of cannon. Owing to the sever
ity of the weather, the muddy condition Of
the country roads and the general incon-
veniences of travel, only eight Senators
and thirteen Representatives, not enough
for a quorum, were present. Rivers and
brooks that usually could be forded at
particular places were overlooking their
banks, making this kind of passage i'm.
possible. The Baritan river, at New
Brunswick, n. j., and the Delaware river
were crossed In scows, upon which car
riages were driven. Travel was SO impeded
that it was not until over a month later,
April O, that a quorum of Congressman
had assembled, and on that date they met
and organized The first business was
opening and counting the votes tor Presi-
dent and Vice President, to which Offices
George Washington and John Adams were
duly declared elected.
General Washington left Mount Vernon
for New York on the morning of April 10.
Before his departure he wrote TO Henry
Knox that his feelings were not unlike
those Il a culprit going to the place Of ex-
ecution" Washington wished to make the
trip TO New York as quietly and with as little
show us possible, but he soon found that this
was out Of the question, owing to the pa
triotic ardor that was afiame everywhere,
and the intense admiration for the noble
cnisiGain; ~ that his journey, instead OK be-
ing devoid Of incident and ostentation, was
characterized by the widest enthusiasm OF
the citizens all the way from Mount Vernon
y Federal Halt Towns and oities along
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/ uc.-preadentAdam, dressedmore shov4ly

vics-Preddent Adams dressedmore showily
than Washington Between Washington
and the Chancellor stood Secretary Otis of
the Senate, a small short man, holding a
Bible on a crimson cushion Conspicuous
in the group were Roger Sherman, General
Knox, General St Clair and Baron Steuben
The Bible upon which the oath was taken
Is carefully preserved by St Johns Masonic
Lodge. No. l. of this State. 1t bears this in
scription: ION this sacred volume, on the
thirtieth day of April, 1879, in the City Of
New York, was administered to George
Washington, the first President of the
United States Of Amertc& the oath to sup
port the constitution of the United States"
Chancellor Livingston administered the
oath in slow, distinct words When the b.
BILE was raised, and as Washington bowed to
kiss it. he said, gravely: Il swear adding
fervently, with closed eyes, so help me,
God"
1T is DONE said the Chancellor; and
then turning to the spellbound throng be
low. be exclaimed: Long live George
Washington, President of the United
States" This was the signal for the out
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-04-27
the route were IN the highest mitch Of

the route were IN the highest pitch Of
patriotic excitement and Wed with each
other in honoring tie hero of the RevOlu-
ton and the first President Of a peaceful
republic Among the displays was a long
avenue Of laurels through which Washing
ton was escorted at Gray's Ferry. in Penn
sylvania As the President elect passed
under the last arch. a boy, concealed in
the foliage above, dropped upon his head a
handsome laurel crown. The act aroused
enthusiastic demonstrations among the
spectators A triumphal arch was erected
by ladies at Trenton, Riding upon his
white charger, Washington passed under
this, and as he did so. thirteen beautiful
young ladies strewed flowers before the
hero, at the same time singing an ode
especially composed for the occasion.
Upon reaching Eizabethtown Point
Washington was received by a committee
OF Congress, Elias BoudinoG chairman, with
whom were Robert Il Livingston. Chan
cellor Of the State, Secretary Jay, Seore-
tary Knox, the Commissioners of the Treas
ury. Mayor Duane and Recorder Varick. of
New York, and several other officials A
barge, elegantly decorated, and manned by
thirteen masterpieces in white uniforms,
was waiting at this point to con-
vey Washington and his party to
the city. As il moved away. other
barges, covered with decorations. tell into
line. This procession came through the
Kill Won Kull between New Jersey and
Staten Island aud up the bay, gathering
in its wake craft Of every description. An
the vessels in the harbor, moving and at
anchor, We're layiShly dressed with flags and
other emblems Of rejoicing, the Spanish
man-ot-war Galveston displaying a variety
OF national colors from its rigging. A.sloop
under full sail contained twenty-five gentle
men and ladies, who sang an ode of vel
come tothe tune OF God save the King
IN which every body within sound eagerly
Joined Band music from boats on every
side, continual cheering and the boom OF
artillery from the war vessels and neigh
boring forts filed the air, echoing and re-
echolng over the wa ers.
The landing place was Murray's wharf,
near the foot OF Wall street, where there
was a Terry Here the stairs and ratings
were carpetad and decorated, Governor
OIlhton formally received the President
elect and IN enthusiastic crowd that had
been waiting eNpectantlT at the ferry made
the air ring with t~ulnultuous cheering as he
appeared IN the street 1t was difficult to
form a procession among the excited tnhab-
ltantS, who were desperately struggling
WIN each other IN an effort to see General
Washington, but alter some delay this was
hna1Iy accomplished
" shlngt2n was escorted to the house Sc
lected Tor bis on!ciaI residence, a large,
three-story brick structure, at the corner
OF 'herry street anu franklin square. adj
loIhIng where the Haiper's publishing
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-04-27

diana played here, amid the glow OF
patriotic enthusiasm, one hundred wears
ago, must be regarded as trans endent
From the balcony Of the hall that stood
where the statue now is, the Declaration OF
Independence was first read to the citizens
of New York; the Continental Congress sat
here in its closing days; and here the first
Federal Congress assembled America
offered no place more honorably identified
with the history Of American liberty than
this.
The first Inauguration of Washington
marked the birth Of our National Republic.
Colonial and provincial America ceased to
exist, and National America began. The
hope Of success lay apparently in one man,
rovered and beloved as no other man had
been or ever Will be, and upon the success
full issue Of the trust to which he was here
solemnly devoted, What scene in history
oyertops or even equals the grandeur and
significance Of that glorious consecration'
As we look upon this sculptured form of the
Father Of His Country and remember
that this is the place Of the sublime event
which may be COMMUNICATED by unborn
generations, that here Washington took the
oath of his great office, fancy pictures the
scenes that occurred here one hundred
years ago.
AS rne inst inaugural ceremony occurred
In New York City, the centennial celebration
OF that event would naturally take place
In the metropolis. The scu ptured figure
OF the illaStrious hero and statesman will
be the central point of the commemorative
demonstration And could a more appro-
PIRATE place be found? The patriotic feel
ings aroused by the memory of the event
have resulted in material action for its
proper Observance, and the celebration of
the anniversary will he OF National charac-
ter-a grand civic, military and naval dem
onstratiOn, probably oclipsing the com
memoration Of Evacuation Day five years
ago.
After the adoption of the constitution, on
September -. 1;NS, it was determined that
New York City should be the seat of the
first Federal Congress, when it should con-
vene. The old City Hall in Wal street, in
which the Continental Congress had been
accustomed to meet, was placed by the cor
poration CT the city at the disposal OF Con-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-04-27

"Miss B%oofuls, will you please direct
these envelopes for me some time to-dayl"
and the chief Of division laid the work upon
her desk.
81 s'pose I'll have TO-" she languidly re-
piled, as she took her pen and commenced
the task.
"Hcre, Thomas, I'll give you half q dol
lar II you do this work." she said to a col.
ored messenger, as soon as the chief was
gone from the room. Thomas complied, and
Miss Boofuls resumed her official tatting
and yawning. Lady clerks work hard for
their living.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-04-27

It'll estimated that at the beginning OF
the revolutionary war there were in the
country, both white and black, 2,750,0O0
souls. The periodical counting of the
people was made in l79o, when the popula-
ton was found TO be 1929, PA When peace
was declared the population was not far
from 3 -2i0,o0O. The population of the States
in l79D, soon increased to fifteen by the ad-
mission OF Kentucky and Vermont, was:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-04-27
That Tired Feeling

I, .vnertenced BY almost everyone a. this season,
~ wsnv people resort TO Hoods sarsapArillA to
artrs sway the languor and exhaustion. The
- I.bsn Win Impurities which have been Ae-
cnmnlating for months, moves sluggishly through
,Snrains ,be mind fails 20 think quickly. and the
q s,,u .lower torsspOnd. Hoods sarsaparilla
~ ig.t what is needed. It purinos, vitAliEes, and
- ,,.nos the blood. makes the head clear, creates
an appetite, overcomes that tired feeling and I'M
narts new strength and vlgor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-04-27

"A lady, whose family was very
much in the habit Of proposing co.
nundrums, was n evening asked w
her husband in an excited tonn:
'Why are all these doors left openi''
Il give it up instantly arswered tas
'ady.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-04-27
,JeaersonIan SimplIcitv

"Papa, what is Jeffersonian simplicityr'
THAT, my son, is baby food for weak
politicians whose st0slachs are soared Oh
the present"
"How do they use II, papap
'They use it - poulfCes for veal
minds.n
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-04-27

"Beat tevver swumble, snow place lie
kome," and he stumbled up the steps.
"Betcher lite, Lige Linkins. Betcher
life there's snow place like home. It's O
cold day for you," and she swiped him over
the head with ono Of her own homemade
Dlpa.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-04-27

A MISSISSIPPI company have received m
9rder Tor 100000 wooden butter disbes
from a st. Louis house, "'us
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-04-27

1T Is no longer necessary to take blue mill
70 rouse the liver 10 action. Carter's LIN,
Liver Pills are much better. Don't forget ,bis
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-04-27
Hoods ~Sarsaparilla

"Nv annette was poor, l could not sleep. had
,..Ssche 4 great deal, painsln my back, my bowels
AID not move regularly. Hoods sarsaparilia In a
short time ana mo so much good that ieeli IKE =
aona,i,a ,mproyed.n GEORGE Y. JACKSON, Rox'
hurry Station, Conn.,.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-04-27

This event, indelibly recorded, marked
the beginning OF a memorable epoch in
american history; for it was the dedication
Of the young Republic as well as the inau-
guratlon OF its tirst President Here ia
nous actors Of revolutionary times realized
their dreams OF independence. Upon this
site the GROWING event Of W~ashington's
glorious life and the life Of the Juvenile
Union occurred Among the most impos-
Ing scenes in our National history, the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-04-27
a the weak Strong

"For years l was sick every spring. but last year
,ooh It19od's snrsanarllla and have not seen u sick
dav sincep q. W. SLOAN, Milton, Mass. .
II take Hoods Sarsaparilla as a spring tonic, ana
raonrr,nendi n 10 all who have that miserable tired
ealing G. PARMsLEE, $40 Bridge street, Brook
Iyu N Y.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-04-27
Hoods Sarsaparilla

Sold by all druggists. ST. SIX forsa Prepared only
NV G / noon 4 Co. Apothecaries. Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-04-27

TurGrinof Pneumonia may be warded on
win Hale,s Honey Of Horehound ana Tar,
pies Toothache Drops Curelu one minute.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-08
6-1-1nl
$500 Acres in Bee County,

Only four miles from Beeville, one of the
most thriving towns in Texas This beauti-
full square tract of land is bounded on one
side by railroad and on the other by beau
tlful stream of water; the soil is mostly dark
sandy loan, lies gently rolling and is especial
" adopted for the raising of corn, cotton,
oats, vegetables, etc, but would be dOubly
valuable for the growing of fruits and grapes.
1t is all well fenced, sufficient timber for use
and plenty OF good grasses; 100 acres in cult
walton, one good seven room house and one
three room house. with all the necessary Out
buildings. We know of no tract of land in
Texas so well adopted to subdivide into small
farms for colonies as this. Good prices and
ready sale for all products. Price only So per
acre, one-third cash, balance in two and one
half and five years at eight per interest.
HAMBLETON HADLEY & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-08

49, - - -. = -. nIUer Time, now
ever we determined to make another effort
f1.- rs! H.
We found. that the lamp would now keep
lighted. This gave US fresh hope and enabled
us to see our way about. We made better
progress along the darksome passage and
soon were overjoyed at seeing my faithful
Newfoundland dog jumping and bounding
toward us.
We now knew we were saved Following
the dog, which seemed to have correct view
of the situation, we soon discovered streak
of light at the entrance to the cave. Tue
spirit of enterprise being damped by three
days spent in the tombs, we resolved in oul.
minds not lightly to make another attempt Of
the kind.-Omaha Bee
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-08
The Verdict Unanimous.

W. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippps, Ind, testifies:
81 can recommend Electric Bitters as the very
best remedy. Every bottle sold has given re-
lief in every case. One man took six bottles,
and was cured of Rheumatism OF 10 years
Standing" Abraham Hare, Druggist, Bell
vile. Ohio. affirms: THE best selling med-
cine l have ever handled in my 20 years eX-
perience, is Electric Bitters." Thousands OF
others have added their testimony, so that the
verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitters do
cure all diseases of the Liver, Kid, evs or
Blood. Only a half dollar a bottle at DRESS,
THOMPSON Il Co.'S. Drugstore. ~
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-08
Business Chances.

We have for sale a first class bar
Der shop, a fine drug store, two
groceries, one livery stable, one meat
and refrigerator market, one cotton
gin, one first class saloon, and one to
rent; all complete and running. Call
and investigate if you mean business.
If HAMILTON, HADLEY d Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-08
A Clean Home Run,

The boys of San Antonio are inform
ed that my base ball outfits have fl
nally arrived. Every boy who has
bought suit and has not received
his ball, bat and cap, should call on
me at once. He will find me on deck,
ready to receive him at the home
plate, and if he does not secure one it
will be his own fault. have enough
on hand now to supply the town SO
you can call game" as soon as you
like. One baseball outfit free for
every suit of boys clothes sold.
L. WoLFsON.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-08
To DiSpeI Colds,

Headaches and Fevers, to cleanse
the system eftectually, yet gently
when costive or bilious, or when the
blood is impure or sluggish, to per-
manently cure habitual constipation,
to awaken the kidneys and liver to a
healthy activity, without irritating OF
weakening them, use Syrup of Figs.
(6) 4-5-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-08
New Goods Arrived.

Val Lorra, the merchant tailor next
W Commerce street bridge, has re-
ceived large line of fine spring and
summer goods. He will make you a
nice fitting suit at the lowest price
Call and see him. 3-4-tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-08
pEOPLE EVERYWHERE

Confirm our statement when we say that Ack-
er's English Remedy is in every way superior
to any and all other preparations for the
Throat and Lungs. In Whooping Cough and
Group it is magic and relieves at once. We Of
fer you a sample bottle free. Remember this
Remedy is sold by
"a RAGLAND Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-08
Notice to the Public.

This is to notify the public that we
have entire control of the city SAM
tary works and John Cavanaugh has
no connection with the same. All
work properly attended. Office sos
West Commerce street. Telephone II
5-lO-lm SINMANG BROS.