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MEXICAN GULF COAST ILLUSTRATED.
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The Timbuctoo Medicinal Spring is in the suburbs of the townw Its value as a curative agent in kidney troubles, rheumatism,	dyspepsia-,	and
as a blood purifier is established. It flows through	and	from	beneath a
strata of solid clay over thirteen feet deep, is absolutely free from any surface contact. The water is perfectly clear and transparent. Having no smell, taste, nor anything disagreeable, it is unsurpassed as a table water. Being free from organic matter, it is immediately absorbed by the system, and is a special boon for dyspeptics.
The water is almost chemically pure, while the solids therein contained are all of medicinal value. Joseph B. Leger of Handsboro, has solecontrol of this spring. His intention is to interest capitalists in it aud organize a company to place the water on the market.
The surrounding land is admirabl3’situated for a hotel site and can be bought at a reasonable price.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
W. E. CHAMPLIN.
At Bay St. Louis the writer made the acquaintance of Hon. Wm. Gaston Henderson. U. S. Collector of Customs in the Pearl River District, and a-gentleman of the old school. His home is at Handsboro, situated on a superb site covering several acres, and in the midst of a grand grove of magnolias, live oaks and other forest trees, it is a home which once seen is not soon forgotten. Judge Henderson was born in Caswell Countv. N. C. Descended from a long line of eminent lawyers it was but natural that he should choose the law as a profession. lie read under Judge R. M. Pearson, Chief Justice of the N. C. Supreme Court, obtained license to practice, moved to Aberdeen, Miss., and for some time was a partner of Col. R. O. Reynolds: subsequently moved to Okolona. and was engaged in practice there for several years. At the breaking out of hostilities in 1861 he enlisted in the Chickasaw Rangers, was elected first Lieutenant, served a year, when he was elected Captain of Co. B. of Jeff Davis Legion: served under Gens. J. B. Stuart and Wade Hampton. From a severe gun-shot wound received in 1863 he went on crutches two years: was promoted by the Confederate Congress to the rank of Major. In 1864 he was transferred from the Army of Va. to Forest’s Cavalry as Major, and Lieut. Colonel of the Mississippi Regiment; was awarded a medal and placed on the roll of honor for gallantry on the field. Judge Henderson evidently is a man who has the courage of his convictions, and did what he believed was right, and did it nobly.
At the close of the war he resumed the practice of law at Okolona. but removed to Mississippi City in 1869: In 1870 he was appointed by Gov. Alcorn, Chancellor of the First Chancery Court District in Mississippi. This appointment was unsought, but came from the solicitations of friends. He was reappointed by Gov. Ames but was disqualified ,by the Reconstruction Act. He resumed his profession at Mississippi City. In 1878 he was appointed Collector of Customs; reappointed by President Arthur, at