Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1872-03-09

among the nOwers-themselyes the fairest
flowers that deck earth's surface-and the
erocuses aud other early flowers are bloom
Ing TO greet the vernal kiss Of Spring.
NEW SToRE.-As an evidence OF Jack
sons prosperity, we take pleasure In call
ing attention to the card in this issue of
McNulty & MoGettrick, large dealers in
dry goods, etc, just opened on Market
street. in the Hoggsett building. It's need
less to speak 10 this people Of Z Pat MeGet-
trick, , for they know him well and admire
him. With business ability Of a high or
der he combines = whole-souled geniality
that Is irresistible. As for Mr.. McNulty,
let the Bolivar Bulletin speak. 1t says:
JOHN MCNULTY.-This gentleman, who
has been engaged in the dry goods business
in Bolivar for three or four years past, has
removed to jackson, Tennessee, where he
will become one Of the merchants Of that
thriving city. While here, Mr.. MeNuIty
made host OF acquaintance and many
warm personal friends, who, no doubt, are
10th to hear Of his departure from our town,
where he was accounted a genial-heart-
ed gentleman and successful merchant
We feel assured in saying that he did not
leave us for lack OF 4 paying business, but
that he goes hence for the purpose Of en-
gaging with young friend and companion
In an extended scale. We regret to part
with him and, and wish him all the success |
in life due an accomplished gentleman and
thorough going business man.
We heartily commend this new firm to |
our thousands Of readers, and wish them
that success in business 10 which their high |
merit entitle them.
In the matter Of re-distrietins the State
which Is the paramount business that will |
be before tina extra session OF the Legisla- |
ture, it Is thought that West Tennessee will !
secure the additional member OF Congress
TO which Tennessee Is entitled under the
new appointment.
There is also some talk that Shelby, Fay
cite, Upton, Lauderdale and Dyer counties |
will BIS thrown into Congressional dis |
trict. This would constitutes homogene-
Gus political community, enc that is each |
day becoming more closely welded by iron |
bars over which the iron horse is to speed |
his way. Two other districts could be |
made out Of the balance of West Tennessee
and not let US slap over" the river. In /
deed, it may be proper to mention just here |
that West Tennessee has not had her due
share Of the "spoils and plumber" since the |
late war. All the high officers Of the State |
have been absorbed by citizens Of East and /
Middle Tennessee, and we think the rule |
ought to be changed, and distributes Of a /
common estate should have share and share /
alike. Why should not West Tennessee
furnish the next Governor? She has with |
in her borders many gentlemen fully com
petent to I'LL the position, and whose SER
vices demand the amplest public recogni- |
ton. Is the Governorship to be a perpetu- |
ity in Middle and East Tennessee?
The question Of building a new hotel,
such as jackson needs, and the people i'm
peratively demand, is sgain being agitated.
jackson really wants a hotel worse than
4 railroad. and her citizens ought 20 act as
a unit to secure 1t. 1t is a well known fact
that our city suffers in reputation abroad,
because Of our lack Of hotel facilities. She
importuned the convention 10 establish the
Supreme Court here, and promised lawyers
to provide them comfortable quarters dur
ing their scjourn with us, and this prom
Use she has not redeemedin nun. Itistrue,
private citizens have opened their houses
and entertained the bar during the sitting
Of the Court but this has not always been
convenient either to the host or guest.
Lawyers do not, as a general rule, desire
board at private houses. There are many
reasons for this, which we shall not enlarge
upon just new. 1t is a fact, however.
Now, let US have public meeting, and let
US "air'' this question in all its bearings
We know Of four men who will give five
thousand dollars each towards a new hotel.
81 10
hundred to two thousand dollars.
We believe one meeting will secure over
one halt the stock necessary to erect the
hotel. Can we have the meeting? II so,
when? VIII not the Mayor call US togeth-
err Let us have united, concerted action,
and while the q steam is up let the ear OF
progress roll on.
Many OF our citizens are sowing blue
grass In the yards Of their private residences:
DIR. Mitchell, Pastor of the C. p. church,
in this city, has bought lot, west Of the
residence OF Jas. w. AndertOn, and will
erect soon thereon a handsome reeidence
Bricks are so scarce in Jackson, that we
daily see workmen burrOwing amid old
ruins, debris of the war, in order to secure
few TO complete little jobs. A big brick
Kiln Is very much needed here, and this fact
alone is an eloquent witnes to our speedy
and substantial growth.
We regret to learn that the valuable Steam
Mill belonging to our friend John Pierson
ESQ, near Gadsden, was wholly destroyed,
by IRE some two weeks ago. Loss $1,000
no insurance and cause accidental.
We are informed reliably that : number
OF our citizens will apply for letters Of incor-
poration to our next Chancery Court, with
q view Of building first Glass hotel in this
city. This looks like business-it means
business, and we now have cheering hope
that this grand project will be put through.
We deeply regret to learn or the death Of
the Hon. Thos. r. Smith, which occurred
at his residence in Memphis on the 9TH inst.
He was q native Of Name, but removed TO
Tennessee some 20 years ago. He was an
upright and high-minded gentleman, an
able lawyer and a most estimable citizens.
He had been ill several weeks, but the hopes
OF his friends that he would recover, il
seems were doomed TO bitter disappoint-
ment.
We regrst TO hear that Esq, Brown, Of
Mihiin, was thrown from his wagon, on
Wednesday ami falling in front OF the
wheel was dragged, or pushed some dis
tance on the ground. His injuries were in
ternal, but he was 50 fortunate as to secure
the services Of DR.. L. B. Heron, under
; whose skill it is hoped he will soon recover
, The accident happened near the residence o.
4 F. G. Gibbs in this county, where Esquire
Brown still remains for treatment.