Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1872-01-13


nth that they will.
A GRAND ENTERPRIsE.-The shannon
,oyeltv Works have been purchased by
ohm Y. Keith. Of this city Z. l. Rushing,
Z Mobile and Vice President of the Mobile
nd Ohio railroad; Gen. a. II. Westso Mis-
issippi. President OF the Mississippi Cen
raj railroad; Col. McCombs, President OF
he southern Railroad Association, and
tber distinguished gentlemen and capital
IS. This firm represent the largest cApl-
al in the South, and Jackson IS fortunate IN
,avinc them thus interested in her future
Ne understand that the establishment VIII
,e run as a planning mill for some months
mt that soon il will be converted into a
.ottou factory, After the establishment OF
he factory the planning mill department
.viU he run by the same firm in another
building yet to be erected The present |
magnificent structure will be vastly en-
Inrged. so a. 10 make it, IN all respects, a |
first class cotton mandatory, and at least |
100 looms, with accompanying machinery, |
will be in operation by Fall. This Is a
Grand enterprise. and one that will add
vastly 10 the wealth and material prosper
ity Of our city. The gentlemen Interested
in it have national regulations, possess and
control unlimited means, are enterprlslng
and liberal, and will not, cannot fail OF
making il a grand success. We congratu-
late the city upon the Inauguration Of her
manufacturing interest under such auspl-
ces, and predict for her in " prosperity
and ,rovyth UNPARALLELED.
A PLEASANT AFFAIR.-On Wednesday
night. the silver COrnet Band serenaded
Col. Dunaway, the Mayor elect We had
the pleasure Of being present, and greatly
enjoyed the music, the sentiments, and the
feast. The Colonies remarks, thanking the
BOYS, were very happy, and the entertain
nent he had prepared for them elegant. He
and his most excellent lady presided in real
old Virginia style, and their generous hos
nitalitv made the occasion in every respect
most pleasant. After an hour delightfully."-
spent, the serenading party and guests de-
parted amidst mutual congratulations
However. Just before retiring, the Colonel
requested the party to take drink with
him. remarking that he had net that pleas
ure during the late canvass, but that now,
as he had something really good, he would
he bappy to have them join him. At once
there were sparkling eyes, dry threats and
comfortably expectant stomachs, and whilst
.be Colonel was out preparing the drinks
champagne, sparkling eatawba and old
bourbon ffoated through excited imagina-
lions. Anon the Colonel appeared with
goblet, and a large pitcher trimming full
of sparkling, pure-water saying: ''Gen-
tlemen, know this to DE pure, and when
not excessively drank, perfectly harmless"
He filed each goblet to the brim, and invited
all to ioin him. Had we the pen of By
ron, we could not describe the awful silence
and solemnity which prevailed, to say moth
| ing of the suffering depicted in the counte-
nanccs of all as each one painfully worried
| down the water. When it was over, each
| one "smole a chastity smile," and with pain
! fuI politeness, pronounced it gOod-water
/ The iolIv Colonel seemed to greatly enjoy
| the scene, but whilst it was fun for him, i
was evidently distressing TO the boys Tit
editorial staff present were delighted witt
the water, for it is well known that each en'
Of them is accustomed to the occasional us
Of this beverage.
FTRENEN's PARADE.-Our gallant, IN
vincible and efficient fire company eelebra
ted it, first anniversary on Tuesday night
the 9th INST, 1t Tomlin's Hall. The inter
estin. ceremonies were opened by hi
Honor, the Mayor elect, Col. w. N. Duna
way, in a short but pointed speech, whic
was received by the boys in red" wit
generous rounds OF applause. He painte
in glowing terms the deeds OF the comPan
since its organization, and showed ho'
many thousands Of valuable property ha
already been saved from destruction throug
ats agency, and said he regarded it as one
the best acts Of his life when he enrolled b
name as a member Of the Jackson Hook an
E Ladder Company. The Colonel justly SAT-
with its mcagre resources, the company ha
l covered itself with a blaze of glory, but
D needed increased facilities for doing goot
, and must have them; that an engine was
1 public necessity, and must be supplied, Al
> that he should Labor, not only rs Mayor, %
As private citizen, to place this gala
/. little band in complete armOr to fight Il
n fire monster whenever and wherever
u mirht rear its balelul front in our mid
Col. Dunaway, before resumlnG his Sc
, introduced Col. JnO. T. Hogan, who dell
- cred one Of the best addresses We ever heal
and replete alike with practical suggestio
\ and feryid oratory. Col IL. said that co
1t munities in their transition state had L
r immunity from fire than at any other tin
Of such was the fact when villages beca
Of towns, and towns became cities; that 70
TX Jackson, perhaps, was in greater dan!
lie from the fiery element than at any preyi(
20 hour of her existence; nor was it prud
ct for US to lie supinely on our backs in ing
d rious ease. unprepared for those visitati,
>" which. sooner or later, might come upon
is We need first for our protection, cistern
he for an abundance of water is the prime
er cessity; then an engine, and every OF
RI appliance to perfect the organization of
ny fire company. Governments, when 1
Ike went to war, furnished their soldiery W
er arms, tents and provisions, and stimula
Ms their patriotism with bounty money.
ar the soldier is supplied with the muniti
he OF war, ought not the fireman to be eql
i ned TO do or die" in entering an :" i'm
ms nent deadly breach" more beset with ds
ers than the son of Mars ever encouqte
la In fire companies are found as brave he
lly As ever poised lance in the lists Of tsul
is ment, or followed orlando in ieats of
of emprIse. But we cannot reproduce
are the eloquent remarks of Col. H., who
the | conclusion. urged the :. boys in red >
10 speak in the imperative mood, ad ntO
,re. mand recognition Of their rights;
his enough money had been squandered du
rl,. the Christmas holidays for fre-cracl
les blue tissue paper, and other gew-gawi
rk buy an engine. dig cisterns, and to dt
nm stout-hearted firemen for every emerg
This and catastrophe that might oven take
leo. ATLANTA Of Tennessee" Col. II. close
4. of remarks amid applause; and Gen. c;
this bell. being recognized ia the audience,
r of forced 10 5he stand. aud made one Of
late stirring, pungent IHspromPtU talk, W
eful touch the popular heart, and cause e
and true man 10 feel good all over. Maj.
and was also called out, but We did not
most the pleasure Of hearing him. We are
of this anniversary celebration, and pr
,,,., that.it will bear good fruit IN due Sc
- Jackson must stand by her noble frel
IyoT sLe mus 1'o'--' -,
imi- anu 'Le "e -
-. from their presence.
,tir- JACKSON IN 1S51-INTEREsTING +.
bich After much trouble and time we are
=, in to publish the following Interesting
and relative TO our eity's growth, business
e rl- There were erected in Jackson, OF all /
/ en- during the year 1871, 1R building
3 ~ store-houses, all brick but one, and 10;
= an dences. The commercial and manu-
,b,ed ring business OF the city aggre
Nav 100000. In this we do not in
eli building contracts, but, rs above :
vsrd simply the commercial and manufaci
a adj interest. There mas Oeeh IN the c