Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1872-05-18

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JUST WHAT VIZ NFsD.-By reference tC
our advertising columns it will be seen that
w. p. Il 5. J. Cobb have got their foundry
and machine shop under Roadway, and are
now prepared to slo any and everything in
their tine. This city and surrounding
country have long needed such an estab,
lishment, and we hope and believe that il
will receive generous patronage. See card
for particulars.
on Boys The boys have actually got
the Dolly Warden mania. We see numbers
on the streets daily, wearing Dolly Warden
hats. The hats are trimmed deliberately
with variegated ribbons, and perfectly
reckless with bows, turn up behind little
more daringly than those worn by the Ia
dies and have decidedly too much Of the
dash Of the ID about them. We saw
one with a bow that resembled a setting
sun, that rivaled the rainbow in celor, and
the matchless tail OF comet In length.
Here we 20.
ALMOST FIRE.-At about half past six
o'clock ON Wednesday morning fire was
discovered in the stables of Esq. G.. l..
Christian, on Main street. II seems that
the fire originated in pile Of shucks in the
loft, and burned a square Of about four feet
before it was observed. There was a horse
and buggy in the stable at the time, but
the flames were promptly extinguished,
and they were not damaged. Some house
| Inss and bouoIess vaUobonJ x.,itn GEpo
where to CO., is supposed to have caused
the fire by falling asleep on the shucks with
a lighted pipe in his mouth.
DROwNED.-On Monday two little col
ored boys, seven or eight years of age, while
| play ing about the ruins of Woolfslk's cid
saw mill, near the river, fell into an old
/ well and one of them was drowned. The
drON led boys name was Josh Adams, and
was 4 spriShtly little fellow. The old well
was entirely uncovered, and it is 4 wonder
that accidents had not happened before, as
there is no fence whatever around the
grounds. Gross neglect lies at somebody's
door.
CIRCUIT CoURT.-The Circuit Court has
been in session for two weeks, but mostly
engaged on small cases. BUSINESS is being
rapidly dispatched. Our friend, S. w. Boon,
the Clerk, is, rs usual, ut his post, diseharg
ing his arduous duties to the satisfaction
of all. The following gentlemen compose
the Grand Jury: John c. NJ. Garland, Fore
man; J. L. Baker, W. T. Key, V. b. Mayo,
James Kendrick, J. l.. Fry, j. IL. Cooper,
S. ID. Barnett, j. n. Greer, A. A. Campbell,
I. +. Berry, Il. q. Hicks, NJ. V. b. Exum.
The State docket will be taken up about
Wednesday. Col. Skefington is here look
ing after the interest Of the State, and evil
doors may look out
AN EMBARRAssING MISTAKE.-A colored
girl, somewhere in her teens, with rather
graceful form, and decidedly well dressed,
was observed by gallant and accomplish
ed young gentleman, walking along on the
| opposite side of the street. Said gent took
her to be an esteemed lady acquaintance Of
his, and hurried after her with a view of
| escorting her home. After brief chase he
overlook the gracefully moving form, and
calamity stepped up to her side with hat
poised "a Ia Chesterfield" and said: "Aiss
-, can l haye'-horTor of horrors; the
lass turned her head and he gazed into a
face Of dusky hue.-It was mulatto.
EXCURSION To MENIPHIs.-Our Sunday
Schools who attended the great convention
at Memphis last Friday. the 10th, had rath-
or fatiguing tcip, owing to the very SIM
pie fact that they start ed and returned on
empty stomachs. They were invited guests,
and yet there were no arrangements TO en-
| terrain them, save the honor Of n fatiguing
march, and the privilege Of resting beneath
the shade in Court Square. But we pre-
sumo the honor of seeing Memphis and
Witnessing gorgeous pageantry Of banners
and tinery, and listening to laudatory har-
argues ought to satisfy them.
THE TRIBULATIoNs or PosT MASTER.
Few know, and hence, few appreciate
the trials Of post masters. To say nothing
Of the annoyance occasiOned by people whe
call every hour in the day for letters, and
then curse the post master because they
| get none, the tribulation caused by deci-
| phering hierogliphs would worry the pa
thence of job. For instance, our post mas
| ter got a few days ago, in his office, letter
with this direction after the name, IN. I.
| Flon. Now who can decipher this direc-
ton? After three or four days labor our
post master made it out. NJ. 1. Flon was
intended tor Mihlin. Again, letter came
| directed 60 Mr.. --, "Clum Bust" After
two days this was decided to mean Column
bus. Letters OF this character are frequent,
and cause no sms'I part of post masters
tribulation.
MAD DoG.-A very fine and favorite
| Pointer dog OF Mr.. Middleton Hays, OF this
city, Mot went mad on Sunday last, and
was killed by MIR. Hays on Monday. He
bit quite number OF dogs before being
killed. During Sunday nightthe dog cross
ed the river and bit two children of Mr..
Tom Robinson, and may have done other
biting. He came back on Monday and was
shot by Mr.. Hays early in the after
noon. Everybody should be cautious, for
there is real danger in our midst. The city
authorities have taken prompt action, and
all dogs not muzzled viii be shot. We
again urge caution upon our citizens, for
there is nothing more terrible or fatal than
hydrophobia.
A DRUNK DESPERADO.-On Tuesday
evening about sun down, one G b, Arnold
entered lhe residence OF a MI. Rogers, in
SOUTHEAST jackson, and conducted him
self IN a most violent manner. When Mr..
Rogers undertook 10 eject him he drew s
long knife, aud hourishiHg it violently,
threatened TO murder all that came in his
way. City marshal McCabe was sent for,
but before hc reached the house Arnold
had left on his own accord, and was about
one hundred yards down the street. Nc
Cabe pursued, and when in few steps OF
him commanded him TO halt Arnold turn
ed upon the Marshal with q drawn knife
and rushed upon him with evident intent
( to kill. McCabe struck him upon the arm
/ knocking his knife from his hand and az.
rested him. Arnold spent the night in the
cRlaboose, and was heavily fined on Wed