Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-02


JUDGE MILLGAN.-on wednes lay, be-
fore the meeting OF the Supreme Court, an |
informal meeting OF the members Of the !
b,r in attendance was held, 10 consult as
IN the most convenient time for the assem-
blaze of the bar Of West Tennessee. to take
such action in regard 10 the death oil the
late Judge Samuel Milligan, as his abilities
as iurist, aud worth as man may de-
mand. and give expression Of the same, IN
such resolutions as may then be deemed
appropriate. Tuesday, after the third
Monday in May next. b"ir- me 80" '7v
was selected, and lie proiession ''-' y
throughout West Tenuessee are requested
to be present at that time.
FREE FIGHT.-A corner OF L1iayetle
aud Market Streets was made lively one
day this week by an encounter between
coon and some rat-terTiers. The denizen
Of the brush indicated his well known
courage. and terminated the fun by infiiet-
/ ing punishment on one Of the ratters thAt
was evidenced by yell OF anguish that
| soerned to demoralize the whole assaultIng
force. They showed fight, but kept NJ
safe distance from the savage Varmint that
had evidently ehastised the boldest oil the
assaiIants in a manner that brought things
to a cessation Of hostilities.
FAIRLY, OR Nor AT ALL.-In the con-
test for the South Western University
neither Jackson nor her press have sought
to damage the character Of any rival, by
| giving currency 10 well known falsehoods.
/ II Jackson succeeds In securing that great
| boon 1t will be upon her merits, and not by
traducing or misrepresenting her rivals.
SANDERS, perpetrated through ignorance,
malice or selfish interest, calculated to dam
age the character Of any one OF our rivals
for this great University, will never be
used by the people or press OF Jackson to
their prejudice. We would scorn success
achieved in such a way. tits our ambition
to win, but to win fairly and honorably or
not at all.
THE BAPTIST FEsTIvAL-FRIDAY EVEN
ING, MAY 1st.-An entertainment for the
benefit Of the Baptist Church, will be given
at Tomlin's Hall this evening, by the ladies
of the congregation. iOur Baptist friends
propose 10 erect new church edihce, and
require some assistance from outside
sources. That the festival tonight will be
well conducted and pleasant, there can be
no doubt, and there is every reason to be-
lieve that the result will be as successful, as
the object is deserving. Tomlin's Hall To-
night is certain to be thronged. Many will
attend for the reasons stated above. Many
others will go to see the crowd, whiehis al
ways the chief attractieR-and we feel as II
the success Of the entertainment was al
ready assured.
DIsGUsTING.-Three shameless young
/ men, whose real names we have been IN
able 10 obtain, appeared at the afternoon
exhibition OF the circus on Monday, ac-
companied each by 4 notorious woman OF
the town. They were arrested by the po-
lice and fined, but gave fictitious names,
and hence our inability TO publish them TO
the world. Such violations Of public de-
eency, such paradings of the vilest Of all
vices, and such public insults to virtue and
morality are wicked beyond the power Of
words, disgraceful TO the extent Of boast
ing in shame, and disgusting to the fullest
] depth of the vilest dePraVity, and the names
| Of the guilty should be heralded to the
world rs boldly and publicly as they have
' COuICsoCl luCiA DfFA nAhN VI 0S~NANg oNAA-
respect, regard for virtue and personal
honor. This we would have done and will
yet do, IL in our power.
ANSWER MISUNDERSTANDING seems
determined to have the University. What
do the people of Jackson and Madison
county have to say about 1t. Can they AZ
ford 10 be beaten in matter of such impor-
lance: We are amply able to secure this
great institution, and If we fail, the property
holders Of jackson and Madison will alone
be responsible for the failure. Gentlemen,
are you alive TO your interestsl Do you
appreciate the fact that the value of your
rich possessions depend upon an enlighten-
ed enterprise? That you have more to lose
than any body else in failing to secure such
an institution as the Southwestern Uni
versity. Do you understand that non tax
payers are naen Of small estates, can easily
emigrate TO other and more enterpusing
localities, leaving you the bag to hold, busy
only in melancholy meditations over
"what might have beenl" Think OF these
things before you let this cup OF prosperity
pass from your lips. Think and answer
promptly.
JACKSON AND BIRMINGHAM RAIL
RoAD.-A called meeting Of the Directors
of this road was held in this city on Tues
day. The object Of the meeting was to
complete the organization Of the Company.
An election held for that purpose resulted
in the following selection of officers: Col.
J.J. Williams, President and Chief Ensi-
neer; J. H. Duke, Vice President; Col. D.
NJ. Wisdom, Treasurer; Capt. II. j. Hays,
Secretary; Thomas A. Blair, Attorney.
The Board will meet in regular session on
the 3rd Tuesday Of every month. A feel
ing of confidence peryaded the meeting and
4 a determination to push on the work in
hand in spite Of faetious and all other kinds
. Of oppo-itiOn, was clearly manifest. The
r work Of surveying and locating the road
will commence at an early day. Contract;
for grading, it is thought, will be let Out
0 during the Summer. We understand that
0 in short time agents will be sent out to
o solicit subscriptions along the proposed
0 route OF the road, and that the work vii
be pressed vigorously.
n A SHARP STICK.-Mr. e. A. Feyhl
n Chief Clerk on the New Orleans and Carr
l. Postal Route, ealledto see us on Monday
d in regard to our complaint against hi
n agents from this point South. We CAV
IL him the facts as far as we could, and viii
10 continue to do so. II our friends at Medol
land other points, will promptly apprise u
of every failure TO receive the WING AM
TRIBUNE when due, the day of the wee
4. and month, of such failure, we vii
;, promptly report the same to Mr.. Feyh
: lie promises 10 see justice done us and GU
=. readers in this matter. We warn thoS
:, who have been guilty OF this wrong this
we are on their track and intend to kee
after them until justice Is done US. or th
N last one Of the guilty, incompetent agent
ar are discharged. Mr.. Feyhl kindly prom
y. ised to do all in his power to ferret out an
BIO punish the guilty. we were highly graf
~ fed with our interview with him, and fe
ed confident that he will do what he h
he promised.
III GREAT REDUCTION OF PRICES. - A
those who are in need of Spring and Sun
he mer clothes would do well to call on
Ith J.w. WATSON,
in Merchant Tailor, Main Street, jackson.
C., Spring Cassimer pants Of the finest qu'
er' ity reduced from Sl2 to $40. Black dc
lrt skin pants are reduced from SIC TO sl4, al
Us. for the Aext three months he will adapt /
'y prices To the times. Mr.. Watson is ski
so full cutter and tailor, and will guarant
satisfaction in all cases.
co Those who do not feel inclined TO pJ
on chase new clothes can have their old on
lat. repaired and cleaned more promptly a
the cheaper than any where else in the city.