Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1895-08-17
Mississlppi's Governors.


sippi's chief magistrates, elected by the
people, have been contained in the news
papers. Barring the Territorial gov
ernors, appointed by the president be-
fore Mississippi was admitted as State,
the following is list of the gentlemen
who havo filled the exalted Office, with
the date Of their election;
David Holmes, elected in 1917.
George Po~indexter, elected in 1920.
Walter Leake, elected in 1922.
David Holmes, elected in 1926.
Gerard C.. Brandon, elected in 1927.
Bryan NJ, Scott, elected in 1888.
Hiram G. Runnels, elected in 1884.
Charles Lynch, elected 1886.
Alex. G.. McNutt, served two terms,
first elected in 1888.
T. e. Tucker, elected in lS42.
Albert G. Brown served two terms.
first elected in 1874.
Joseph w. Matthews, elected in 1547.
John A. Quitman, elected in 1S4o, re-
signed February 3, 1851.
John |. Guion, presidento of the senate,
succeeded Quitman April 8, 1851.
Henry 5. Foote, elected 1851.
John J. McRea, elected 1853.
William Melville, elected 1857.
John j. Pettus, the war governor, and
who served two terms, was first elected
in 1sC0.
Charles Clark, elected 1863.
William l.. Sharky, appointed pro-
v%isional governor in June, 1865.
b. G.. Humphreys, elected 1865.
Adelbert Ames, who was afterward
impeached, appointed provisional gov
ernor in July, 1863.
James L. Alcorn, elected 1859.
Ridgely c. Powers succeeded J. L..
Alcorn, in 1872, the latter having been
elected to the United States senate.
John NJ. Stone succeeded Adelbert
Ames, against whom impeachment pro,
ceedings were brought, and Who resigned
in 1876.
oObh Ah' DVOhC. ~ lV'ts
Robert Lowry, who served two terms
of four years each, was first elected in
1881.
John NJ. Stone was elected in Novem-
Der, 1889, for a term of four years and
the constitutional convention extended
his term for two years. Gov. Stones
term will expire Tuesday after the first
Monday in January, 1896. lie will have
served Mississippi longer than any man
living or dead, having served six years
during his first incumbency and six
years during his present holding.
Weather and Crops.
Vicksburg, Aug. 10.-The tempera.
ture for the past week has been some.
what below the normal, but not sufi-
GENTLY so to affect crop growth, The
deficiency in heat resulted for the mos,
part from the cool nights that prevailed.
Rainfall was general and in excess Of
requirements over the southern and
most of the central counties. In some
Of the northern counties scarcity O
moisture is reported as damaging vege
tation.
The majority OF the reports on cotton
show an improvement in condition since
the issue Of the preceding bulletin,
more especially with reference to fruit
age, which has shown a satisfactory in
crease in most sections. Bolls are open
ing and some shedding reported. Tn,
crop has been laid by with moro or les
grass in the fields, owing to too mucl
rain. The appearance Of boil and arm,
worms is noticed this week for the irs
time during the season. They are no
generally reported, nor has damage ye
become apparent.
In a few localities where rainfall ha'
been light tho corn on upland farms i
yellow and below an average condition
but as a whole the status Of the crop !
excellent, and heavy yields are antici
pated.
Fodder pulling has made good head
way, and much hay was harvested dun
ing the week. All kinds OF fruit an
plentiful, but the quality has been i'm
paired by excess of moisture. Cane l
in good condition and preparations 70
grinding are under way. Fall crops
minor products are being put out, an
the earlier paintings are appearin
above the ground. Several correspond
ents report that Irish potatoes are 70
ting in the ground.