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Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

Boots, shoes, Hats, Caps, and a COM
pletc line OF Gents underwear. at
w. w. GATES, il. & co.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

PERsIMMoN TREEs.-We learn that an
eminent North Carolina hortieulturist of
this county proposes TO set out an orchard
Of Persimmon trees and thoroughly cuiti-
yate the same with the view Of improving
the fruit thereof and introducing 'simmon
beer'' rs a domestic beverage. He conf
IDENTIFY anticipates eminent practical results
from his benevolent efforts TO improve this
ancient and popular fruit. Other enter
prising gentlemen, it is thought, will also
engage in the good work, believing that it
will be the means OF striking stunning
blow at "King Alcohol"
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

For Rent,
a House aud Lot, on Hurt street.
HOLLAND & WILBON.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

THE SOUTH WESTERN UNIVERSITY
This is also the name OF the proposed Uni
versity soon to be established by the Bap-
lists OF this State, with an interest bearing
endowment of at least 100000. The lOca-
ton Of this institution is still an open
question, but the following named gentle
men constitute the committe and will de-
terEaine it at Nashville, in the early part CT
June.
Reys. l. b, KiDbrough, T. 7. Eaton and
j. f. Il. Mays, or East Tennessee.
Reys. VIM. Shelton, E. l.. Jordan and ".
p. Jones, Of Middle Tennessee.
Revs. G. W. Griffin, If. Hillsman and W.
z. Bond, Of West Tennessee.
VIII those who have heretofore subscrib-
cd to the Presbyterian University, transfer
their subscriptions to that Of the Baptistsi
II so we may yet secure the location of a
great institution Of learning in our midst.
We understand that there is to be no theo-
logical department connected with the
Baptist University. Prompt action in this
matter Is Indispensable.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

READY MADE CLOTHING cheap at
maylG-f ANDERSON BROS.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

Best aud purest old WHISTLES, BRAN
DIES and WINES, at
NELLY & PYBAS'.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

WHO has been engaged in the business in
Louisville for number years past, has
located in this city, in the rooms over J. A
Collins store, where she can be found at
ali times. rnaF.2S-tf
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

NEw ADVERTISEMENTS - Read the
home and foreign advertisements in to-
day paPer-Brown's Cotton Gin, manu-
featured at New London, Connecticut, is
said TO be one Of the best in the world, and
W. A. Hayley il the agent in this city. The
Louisville Library Association has another
drawing on the 3Ist of July. The legal
and other local advertisements are also
numerous and important.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

An occasional correspondent Of the Mem
pits Appeal in writing up the Knights
Templar celebration IN this city last week,
pays the following deserved compliment TO
one Of our best and most hospltable citi-
zens: ''At night an impromptu ball WIS
given at the Stoddert House, the proprietor
OF which, Mr.. James Bright, exeelled him
self on this occasion in his hospitality and
courtesy TO the visitors" The same cor
respondent grows eloquent in speaking OF
the beauty and the grace Of our Jackson
young ladies. Also, speaking for the Cy-
rene COmmandery OF Memphis, he says
"All returned delighted with the treatment
they had received from the citizens Of
Jackson, who left nothing undOne to make
the visit enjoyable. The banquet was
sumptuous one, and reflected great credit
upon the managers, and many expressed
the wish that the Grand COmmandery could
be permanently located at Jackson"
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23
EIecfion Mofica.

Saturday. 18th Of June, 1874.
in which the qualified voters of the city
shall vote on the question OF authorizing
the Board of Mayor and Aldermen TO levy
special Tax of not exceeding one per cent,
for four years. for the purpose of purchasing
a site for the location of the Machine Shops
of the Mississippi Central Railroad co;
Persons desiring 70 vote for said tax, must
have on their ballots "FOr Machine Sh0p
Tax" and those voting against IL, must
have on their ballots "No Machine Shop
Tax Z. NJ. MAY, Sheriff,
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23


A GRAND ENCURsIoN.-Arrang
are being made by the Mobile & Ohio Rail-
road to organize 4 grand excursion trip
from Jackson to ST. Paul, Minnesota, via St.
Louis, Springfield, Chicago and Milwau.
Eee and return By steamer to 81. Louis
The excursion Will start from this city
about the 10th OF July, and viii make the
round trip IN about three weeks. Sufficient
time will be given the party to inspect
the leading cities through which they pass,
and several days may be spent at st. Paul,
enc Of the most attractive summer resorts
on the continent. All who wish TO go up
on this grand excursion, should begin TO
make up their minds about it and get
ready fer the trip. Due notice will be CIV
en- through the columns of the Wing and
Tribune as TO cost, time, etc. The invita-
tion for this trip is not confined to Jackson.
This is simply the starting point. Can't
a large party De organized in jackson for
the occasion?
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

The dnnce at the stoddert House on
Tues,lay night, was very pleasant affair.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23
CITY AVID COUNTY ITEMS.

live clothing store, Southwest cor
ner OF Lafayette and Liberty streets
". w. GATES, Jr. d co.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

Use ADES's LIEIMENT, for man or beast,
Internally and externally. Druggists in
Jackson sell il. april lS-3m
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

One Of our Jackson contemporaries has
ut last "found Its torgue' on the Machine
Sbon question
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

A woSDERFUL EGG.-Esq. Parbam, OF
the Forks, sent Us a wonderful egg OF
Thursday. Il had the perfect shape OF a
waIrus, and the Old hen that lhid it was
evidently Disguised with her performance.
ROBBERY AND AgREsT.-A y0ung man
by the name Of Oscar Sissom, well known
In this city, was arrested and jailed in
Cairo, ILL.,, on Saturday last charged with
robbing the Express messenger on the
Mississippi CentrsI Railroad, between this
city and Cairo Of 1860. We understand
that the young MAJ confessed the robbery,
returned So OF the .iolen money, AM IS
nav ont on hail
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

Oar prescription desk i supplied with
PURE and FRESH MEDICINES, AMI a
competent prescription clerk always on
hand. NELLY & ~ BIAS.
DE- ADKS's woTAS's FHIESD is harmless
and cures female diseases. Warranted 10
give satisfactIOn. april ls-3m
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

IiULEIX THE WALL SALOON by George,
u Monroe Street, opposite Peabody Hotel,
Memphis. The best in the city. Try it.
Fine Liquors at - cents per drink.
feb2S BIN.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

TITE BEST stock Of SHIFTS, Collars and
e'rHynts, and all Furnishing Goods at
HOLLAND & WILLOWS.
Everything belonging to the Drug trade
NJ NELLY & PYBAS'.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

HOLLAND & wILBOx's.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

Aruli line OF Miles celebrated Boots and
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

REyIyAL.-The interest in the revival at
East jackson (MethOdist) Church IS UNI
abatcL
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

GONE UP.-On Sunday last Sheriff NJ nv
and posse, escorted the following criminals
to Nashville: B. W. Berry, white, larceny
10 years; Mike Clannagan, white. LARGE
ny-3 years; George Dickson, negro. lar
eeny-8 years; Jack DAVIS, negrs, murder
Ia years; Albert johnson, negro, larceny
= years; Eugene Hall, negro, iarceny-21
years; Calvin Medley. negro. lareeny-5
years; j. Y. simpson. white, horse steal
ing-lO year.; c. 2. Andrews, white. lar
eeny-l0 YEAR; Alex Shaw, negro, mule
stealing-l0 years; 4. :. Booth, negro, ma
hcious stahling-5y ears. One Eli al Dun.
can, white. was sent back to Huntingdon
for new trial. lie is charged with murder
and was under sentence for life. Alex
shaw. the mule thief. was sheriff in Ar
kansas under ClaytOn's administration.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

The CROPs.--From the best inf0rnz-
ton, and information hat we cannot well
doubt, we feel authorized TO make the fol-
lowing statement in regard the growing
crops in Madison county. The wheat
crop promises usually well, and the acre
age unusually large. There is ten per cent
more cotton planted than las. year. The
corn crop is fifteen per cent under last
years acreage. The increase OF the cotton
planted and the falling of in the average
Of corn, was inspired by the floods Of the
lower Mississippi and its tributaries
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

MEETING OF TIRE BAR OF WEST Ten
NEssEE.-A meeting Of the bar of West
Tennessee was held at the supreme Court
room, Monday evening last, to take action
expressive of their esteem for the Hon. ;.
Millisap, late one of the Judges Of the Su.
preme Court Of Tennessee, who departed
this life in Washington City, sAth ultimo.
On motion of Hon. Alvin Hawkins, Chief
Justice Nicholson was made Chairman, and
J. ]. Worrell, D. NJ. Wisdom aud Ro. W.
Haynes, appointed Secretaries. The oIject
OF the meeting was explained, aud on mo-
ton u committee OF seven were appointed
10 draft and report to an adjourned meet
ing, suitable resolutions. The following
members Of the bar were appointed said
committee: Hon. Alvin Hawkins; Hon. II.
g. smith; Hon. Archibald Wright; Hon.
Henry T. Elicit; Hon. John L. Williamson;
Hon. L. V. Dixon; Hon. Alex. W. Camp
bell. The meeting then adjourned, TO meet
again IN the Supreme Court room at 5
O'Clock pm, Tuesday, May Goth
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23


mchT-if at Binford's Old stand.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23
Lawyers

Attending Supreme Court will find
at Nicely Il Pybas' Drug Store full
line Of Legal-cap, Letter and Note Paper,
Pens, Ink, and Envelopes, cheaper than
suv,zybe etze
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-23

QUITE IN DIscUsT.-A party Of fe.tiye
youths imbibed too much "benzine" at
Claybrook, one day recently, fought, cursed
and sloshed around 50 Gisgustinsly, that
the Saloon keepers OF that village threw up
their calling In supreme disgust, and now
not a drop OF anything stronger than Dun
cans bitters can be had there for love or
money.
MAD DoG.-A very fine dog Of ]. J.
Birdsong, ESD, Of the 10th District, went
mad on the 18th and bit number of other
dogs in the neighborhood. lie finally start
ed of in the direction Of Humboldt, biting
everything that came in his way, and on
reaching that town attacked a negro man,
biting him through the hand. Rabid dogs
are becoming quite numerous in every
direction around Jackson, and it is high
time our authorities were adopting pre-
cautionary measures.
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COMMERCIAL.
Money ana stock MARKET.

GOLD AND SILVER,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-26
TO THE YOSEMITE on WHEELS

NEyy MEANS OF ACCESS TO YOSEMITE PARK-No
HORSEBACK RIDE NECESSARY.
Thousands even of Californian shave been de-
TERED from avst wonders OF the Yosemite by the
inevitable tedium danger and discomfort incident 10
tbe trim: and thousands have returned Last from
visit 20 the Pacific coast, without having grained
their desire to see this renowned valley because OF their
upvilingness TO encounter these difficulties.
To An indefinite number VINO have never yet crossed
the continent who purpose or at least desire TO DO
so an additional incentive will present itself. no DOUBT
in the fact tuat they the Yosemite without
te proop red physical which has taxed the en-
durance OF previous vlstOrs. 49,, III, A. g.,
4 rad mas recently been completed called the Cou
terye and Yosemite Turnpike. over which stages ana
pryate teams driven from the farOdd ueOte II Tut
Gan Joaquin Valley the hotels IN the Yosemite dis
rance Of IS miles passing the the Bower cave
plot peak the MERGED Grove Biz Irees. ana the Can
on aud Cataracs Of the MERGED River. BY the present
advertised arrangements the time from san Francisco
10 re Yosemite j. 1.-TWO DAYS, with two nights OF
rest ON the wav ana trails OF horseback riding"
The wise reservation OF this valley by Congress from
tn public domain and It's appropriate presentation 10
California 10 kept trust forever as PARK Tor pubc
e r, sort ana recreation, should have been followed up
hy prompt and liberal state appropriation bOth 10 I'M
oy the means 10 the various points Of interest
itnin the alley and 20 render the valley Itself pOpu-
l1ry accessible BUT the State falling 10 appreciate the
respons billy OF trust II had assumed private enter
prise las at length stepped in aud accomplished thls
most desirable work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-26

than with any other. he was unexpectedly beaten Id
February for Manchester, his old seat, AS Mr. John
Bright had been before him. In 1857 though for woey
different reasons II Mr. Brsdlaugh could be got out Oh
the way, Mr. Jacob Bright would have fair chanee VI
success in Northampton, being Of that advanced raa
cal wing OF the Liberal party which is more numerous
In Northampton than the moderate wing. MI Giipin
was good representative Of the sort of politics most 10
favor there-one OF the early orators OF the anoorn
Law League, member of the Peace Society," soeiAi
reformer an abotionis and throughout his long anu
honorable life man perfectly independent ana coui'
sgeous. During his long illness, Mr.. Bradiaugh VI
derstood to have been industriOusy manipulating tne
constituency he H. I am told resolved TO force tne
Liberals TO an arbitration stand in his own interest
ana so secure the of the Tory candidate MOI
much is yet known of the actual state OF AFFAIRS IN INC
borough but the latter event is the more propaole'
@. W. B.
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law which they had refused TO SETTLE had disguised the
Dssenters with the Endowed Schools Bill and had an
nexed the Cannibsl Islands grounds which would
Justify the annexation Of all pats OF
the globe when other civilized Powers had refused"
There great deal OF acute and effective criticism
on particular Of last session. such the Ii
censing act but must omit all that. The speech
whole will strengthen Sir Charles Dixie with the
eral public II he win take tone Of equal freedom,
good humor and next session IN the House. he Will
rapidly improve his position there, too
Sept l0One good proof Of the success Of Sir Charles
Dilkes speech Is the violence with which The Standard
attacks It, and the article is sample Of what you may
expect to find generally In that paper Its invecve Ia
vigorous enough but vague, and-to Mr.. DisraeIrs
phrase-acks finish. It lacks aptness still more. Sir
Charles Dixie made extremely goodhumOred speech
but it suits The Standard 10 call 1t waspish and queru-
ous. The truth is, 1t q damaging criticism on the
Government and The Standard retorts with the first
words that hand, though they not descrip
tive. But the column OF railing structure which follows
is unwilling compliment TO the speech. The Daily
Hers wrote at equal length on It, and IN friendly
tone Liberal paper in good and regular standing can
afford to adopt free lance Sir Charles Dixie
The Times argumentatye, and OF its old bitterness
there trace. Perhaps the leader The Pau Mall
Gazette is the most remarkable tribute yet paid TO the
Importance OF the speech which pronounces unques
tionaby effective one" and discusses with modera
ton and respectfuness All this very different
from the Sir Charles experienced before his
reelection and before Prince Foresan 1t has been dis
covered that he is not to be put down, that he
is secure OF seat in Parliament and OF hearing before
the cOuntryin short his abilities and opportunities
""'N IS TO insure him q dlstD xuIshed career.
G.. w. q.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-26
GOV. DIX AND TUE THIRD TERM.
the EdttOr Of The Trt6une

To The kdIfOT OF IHe IT 70 IN
SIR see by your editorial in this morn.
ings TRIBUNE on the Utica Convention you pay fat
terlng tribute 10 Gov DIX 70 personal character.
executive ability etc. However, you dsapproye OF tho
platform adopted By the Conventions some Of the res
olutions you condemn and more particularly you cen
sure the Convention for leaving undone things that
should have been done In SO dong. for one agree
with YOU The nOn-action the third term business
seems 70 trouble you the most. Or course 40 not
advise the The TRIBUNE 20 It's course with regard
10 the coming FAN election. However, permit NE 10
suggest the following:
Would IL be the most way OF defeating Grrnt
for a third term 10 elevate Gen Dxi IL him have We
not the formidable rival OF Cen Grant ~ Prssl-
Dental candidate either In the publican or oppo slion
party And II the third-term men should sueceed ia
saddling Grant on rs as a candidate, WHO would De
stronger man 10 oppose him than old SHOOT Aia on
The spot 4" We all know IL would be matter OF lnd
ference TO him what party nominated hun, providing
his chances OF success were pretty sure. LITERAL
Brooklyn, ". T., Sept. -, le5A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-26
TIE LAW AGAINST DCELLN0

A DEMAND THAT TIE PARTIES TO THE SPANISH
CUBAN DUEL BE SEVERELY DEALT wITH-coM-
MON DEcENCY AND HUMANITY IN QUESTION.
TO Inc Edftor Of The Tribune.
SIR: | have followed with interest every
thing YOU have published regarding the duel between
Cuban and Spanish resident Of New-York, aud now
that il has been fought and Of the principals dan
cerousy wounded while the others who took part IN
the affair are perhaps their way back 70 the United
states would Ike to say few words IN regard 70 the
matter and its consequences. The law OF this State
,oncbinp dueng is clear and well defined The follow
ing seetious are specially applicable 10 this case
Revised Statutes Part w. Chap. Title Art /, Sec
l Every person who shall fight duel with auy deadly
1Vean0n although DO death ensue. shall, upon eonyic-
ron be punished By Imprisonment III state prison Tor
a term not exceeding 10 years. .
sFC D Every person who shall challenge another 70
fight such duel who shall send or deliver any written
or verbal purporung or lHtenleu 10 oo suCl
challenge or who shall accept any such challenge OF
nessage or who shall present az the time OF lighting
auv duel with deadly weapons either as second ad OF
surgeon or who shall advise or gave any counlenance OF
10 such duel shall. upon conviction be pun
shed by imprisonment in state prison for term not
exceeding seven years.
eTS II any inhabant of this State shall leave the
sae for the purpose OF eudng the operation OF the
ppbSenges TO Tight with the intent OF giving re-
ceving any challenge herein prohDited or Oh AIDING OF
abeting giving such challenge ana sali give or re-
ceive any such challenge or shall ala ana aoet IN enE
or receiving the same, without tins state lie shan De
deemed as guilty and shall be subject To the ike pun
shmeut as II the oense had been committed within the
State.
The persons engaged in this discredtable affair
knew the provisions Of the law, and Notwithstanding
the interference Of the authorities, resulting In the ar
rest and placing under bonds OF one OF the principals
still wilfuly persisted IN carrying out the plah Inc
Spanish editor and Of the Cubans left THIS city Sc
eretly for Canada, and from there crossed the AZ.
iautie, with what result We have seen througn
your columns II is now reported that preparations
have been made 10 receive the returning duelsts on
their arrival IN tins city with honor II these men are
reckless enough 20 this country II seems TO me
that ela he TAX
show them that the laws Of New-YOrk framed for
the for the protection OF criminals ana
that connivance and crime Will not be tolerated Ihs
should be also for the sake Of common decency and
humanity lest by overlooking the oheuse dangerous
precedent should be established. heartily sympathLe
with the Cubans who 10 brayey fighting Tor ther
Independence and with foreigners Who nyDg from
oppn home md shelter and liberty IN this coun
try but IT, among them there who deliberately
choose break the laws, let them be dealt with Sc
verey and suffer the consequences Of their reckless
Dess according 10 law. j. ", A. u.
hep- York, sept, AZ, lsJA
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Eerland, however, as have known Germans dis
cover to their cost and Americans TO their annoy
ance, on quitting Geneva by diligence and arriving
at the French frontier There was q time-and it
was less than two years sgo--when Americans were
made to produce passports there, while Englishmen
were not but Mr.. Washburne has seen to that, and
we are all on the same footing now. AS tor the
Germans, l saw, in 1872, two parties. including
ladies' refused leave to go on and sent back to
Geneva. Sedan has been avenged to that extent.
Mr. Bowles has returned from the Continent, is IN
London to-day, will be the guest of Canon Kingsley
at Westminster Abbey tonight, and goes down to-
to Sevenoaks, Of the oveliest of Kentish
towns, there to remain for some days. Col Forney,
i believe is also again in London. Mr.. Cyrus Field
he is not an editor, but has taken 10 magazine
writing, which is almost as acknowledgement last
week to Salisbury to see Mr.. John Bright, and Is
now on a visit TO Mr.. Gladstone at Hawarden
Castle They are both old friends of his. Mr.. Field
published diary in The ST. James 4fdgdEiae for
August of his last California trip and in the same
periodical for September has narrative of his Ice
land Journey which is interesting and proves that
he might have made an excellent special corre-
spondent had he not strangely chosen TO make an
Atlantic cable and million or two of dollars.
There is no accounting for tastes. Mr.. Field sails on
Saturday for New-York, and / suppose it will be
several weeks before we see him again in London.
G.. w. s.
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A VALUABLE PUBLICATION.


We are very glad 10 see that The TRIBUNE
peope have published an containing the letters
from Taylor which have appeared In THE TRIBUNE
al intervals FOR months past The new extra n
Guides the entire series OF letters from Egypt among
which were his interview with the khedye the descrip
ton Of the pigme and the details concerning works u
early Egyptian art and literature which antedaie
all recorded civilization. There also Mr.. Tayiors
concerning the explorations OF the Leyan Desert
by Drs Rohn aud Nachtg gal and the complete series OF
letters respecting the Iceland miennial celebraton
including Mr.. TaylOrs voyage 10 that Island oy way Oh
tue Farce and Orkney Islands aud the lncden vi .ho
festival, With many interesting particuLfs OF the MS
tory manners and characteristics OF the lceiahders
This Will be an exceedingly valuable journal, anu q
worthy testimonial OF the Journalistic enterprise OF our
able contemporary.