The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-11-04

6OODAASs MISS. Oct. zo4us 4cQSs
Sunday last after attending divine wor-
ship at the Presbyterian Church, and hear
.ng an eloquent sermon from Rev. DIR. Hun
ter, upon the text, 4th verse, and Chapter
Habakkuk: but the just shall live BY His
Faith"-and witnessing a practical demon
stration of how efficient the Fire Depart
ment of Jackson Is, by the rapidity with
which they got ready TO throw water upon
Mrs. Bars house, we wended our way 70
tiIe Canton Depot eHr route for Goodman. Inc
platform was crowded with people OF All
classes AID all shades. Every body was wait
ing for theGrSin, which was 70 be the first
one In thirty-six hours since the break la
the road by reason of the freshet in Bogue
Chitto. Various were the motives which
swayed each Individual In the throng; but
suffice IL 70 say, each one felt that his or ner
all was involved In going forward, and when
the train arrived there was perfect rush for
X. Raphael Semmes' gallant crew never
boarded Yankee clipper with more alacrity
than did these people the New Orleans
train. Once aboard, every one composed
himself or herself as well as possible. and
was soon engaged in conversation with
-omebOdy else or in taking observations AZ
10 the balance Time sped swiftly and so
lid the train, and soon we landed in the
gOodly little city Of CAnt0ns 70 learn thar
there was no train going up Enat evening;
sas to be done? The Town had already
quartered upon 1t two large trains of pas
seugers from the Central, and but one regu-
TAR hotel and two boarding houses IN the
place To hold us all; many We're the projects
submitted and as quickly rejected, for
making the best of the situation. The
ladies OF our party (of which your CORES
pendent had only four in charge,) were
more easily reconciled than tile gentlemen;
they were willing to resign themselves TO
morpheus in the dTmchairs of the railroad
xif of he nrnVi6A6-
up good fires for them but we concluded
hat something better could De done, so To
town went our party, prospecting for
lodgings and board for the night.
Ghe hospitable misunderstanding house.
of Mrs. Sue Russell Formerly of Jackson)
was soon reached, and though her house Was
more than crow ded, too. our amiable and
energetic little hostess made provision for
the ladies. and gave us all tip-top supper.
En- pdssdat, would particularly recommend
.he first-rate house which this excellent la
dy keeps. Your correspondent cr0a0ded in
at Pearce's whose name is only synonym
for good eating and nice accommodations.
canton is rapidly rebuilding her burnt
districts with substantial brick edifices.
The new Odd Fellows Hall will be much
larger than its predecessor, full 80 by $50
feet. Business is represented good, and the
numerous Jew dwellings bear unmista-
kable evidences OF the thrift and prosperity
Of the citizens Of Canton. The town is con-
rect railroad to Vicksburg, for which con-
nection the corporation agrees to give $780,
200. Canton is blessed with two capital, live |
Citizen and Mail. The tai |
anted Junior Editor of the Mail, John CAL |
hoon, Esq, branches off in few days, in |
Drgan at Holly Springs, where that prince OF |
good fellows Col. KInlock Falconer, of the |
Reporter, like Banquo's ghost, will moi |
Town, but still holds out for the unterrified |
entirely out of the present contest. Cal |
noon is good writer and viii do much good |
n his new field. MAY his shadow never |
ROW less"
at the break o. day the snort OF the iron |
iorse brought us all out of our comfortable |
quarters, and it required but short time to
and US in this hourishing yillage-the
Liverpool cotton market of Mississippi, for /
will wager new hat that Goodman can
,eat any place this side Of Liverpool for
'ound prices for cotton. How the deuce
hese Goodman merchants pay such figures
or the fieecy staple, is past the comprehen-
ion of one who has mad right sharp sad
experience in dealing in the article. Good
nan can boast oil considerable trade just
low; much cotton is coming in aud green
'acks going out. The place Is improving.
nd like Canton, it, also, is looking to a con-
ection with Vicksburg by rail, ria Yazoo
,ity. The people of Goodman have laid the
Oundation of good morals and sound educa-
4 600 towards the establishment of a good
Academy In their midst. 1t Is in successful
under the direction of that finish .
scholar aud experienced teacher, Will Ell
Iagruder. ESQ., editor of the Central Star
nd by-the-by the Star is rising rapidly: it
as just added a large amount of materials
D its office, has large circulation, and an
dvertising patronage that requires the ad-
itiou of supplement-. With Will Magru-
er in the editorial chair. and Dick Waipole
D attend to the business of the paper, it is |
ound to shine where others may flicker out. |
THE CLARION is winning more popularity
han ever for its royal defence of the cause
the people. It's trenchant articles are
cad with much gusto, and the lukewarm
are rapidly falling into.l
ne under its sound reasoning and advice
There is much cotton yet to pick out in | /,
he fields. hut experienced planters say that |
ne early frost and heavy rains of the last |
awsdays have cut of the cotton crop from |
ne-fou~th TO one-third-there being great
iany young bolls which win now not come
, maturity. OBADIAH.
The Cotton P1underers at Work
Again.