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Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15
AN ACT
To regulate contracts between En-
Dloyer and EmplOye. and To i'm nose

To regulate contracts between En-
plOyer and Employe, and to impose
a penalty for the violation thereof
Section /. Be it enacted by the Cen
eral Assembly of the State of Tennes-
see, That, hereafter, it shall not be
lawful for any person in this State,
coy or entice away, directly or indi-
rect, any one, malo or female, who is at
the time under contract or in the en-
ploy of another; and any person so I'M
der contract or employ of another,
leaving their employ without good
and sufficient cause, before the cxpira-
ton of the time for which they were
employed, shall forfeit to the employ
er all sums due for service already rem
dered, and be liable for such other
damages the employer may reasonably
sustain by such violation of contract.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That
any person violating the provisions Of
the first clause of the first Section Of
this Act, shall be liable to the party
who originally had and was entitled to
the services of said emplOye, by virtue
of previous contract, such damages as
he may reasonably sustain by the loss
of the labor of said employee; and he
shall also be liable for such damages,
whether he had knowledge of an ex-
listing contract or not, if he fails or re-
fuses to discharge the person so hired,
or to pay such damages as the original
employer may claim, after he has been
nUtIfied that the person 10 under
tract, or has violated the contract with
another person, which amount shall be
ascertained and the collection enforced
by action for damages before any JUS
tice of the Peace of said county where
said violation occurs, or the party vio-
lating said Section may reside.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That
all laws, or parts of laws in conflict
with this Act, be and the same are
hereby repealed, and that this Act take
effect from and after its passage, the
public welfare requiring it.
Passed March %, 1873.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15
The wear and rear Of city Life.

The wear and tear OF city life are severe
tax upon the strongest constitutions. The
hurry and hustle and anxieties OF business
keep the nervous system in a state of IN
natural tension during business hours, and
in the end impair the elasticity and Sigor Of
hevitai organization. The penalty of ali
undue excitement is subsequent exhaus-
ton. The best remedy for it, whatever the
cause, is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, the
tonic and Alternative properties or which
rapidly difuse themselves through the en-
tire system, revive ana reinforce every dor
mant faculty, and restore natural condi-
ton Of body and mind. Some moral rotor
mers insist upon the disuse Of all stimu-
lants, This, to say the least Of 1t, is IRA
tional. All competent physicians admit
that pure medicinal stimulant is one OF
the most useful remedies known. AS a ton
&c and invigorant for the aged and languid,
Hostetter's Bitters has no equal. 1t is the
sheet-anchor Of the feeble and debiIitated.
In all climates and in every species OF dis
order which breaks down the bodily
strength, it is an absolute specific. Its al
so an invaluable remedy for sea-sickness.
The nausea and retching caused by the
pitching and rolling ola vessel at sea para
lyzes the bodily and mental energies, and
those who suffer from it would do well to
resort TO the Bitters as a means OF sure and
permanent relief No steamer should sail
without supply OF the article. Among the
botanic ingredients OF which it is composed
are some OF the most powerful blood depU-
rents which the vegetable kingdom Affords
Consequently, il not only tones and invigo-
rates, but also purihes the system through
the natural sluices which nature has pro-
Vldel.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15
JOHN c. EMBELLISHMENTS.
The Great Kentucky Statesman On
HIS Observation-Disclosures Bulletins.

HIS DeaIh-Bed---Latest Bulletins.
LOUISVILLE, May I2.-An impor-
I tant surgical operation was performed
on Gen'I John c. Breckenridge at his
home in Lexington, KY, yesterday,
| by Drs. Gross, of Philadelphia, and
DIR. Saver, of New York. His chest
was penetrated by tubes inserted be-
tween the ribs, and some relief was af-
forded. The physicians are of the
opinion that the Generals liver was
injured by blow received during the
war from a fragment Of a she'll, and
that his present sufferings are due en-
tirely to that cause. His physicians
entertain hopes that the operation Will
prove OF PERMANENT advantage to the
sufferer.
LEXINGTON, May 1.-THE condi-
ton of Gen. John @. Breckenridge has
remained unchanged during the day.
The surgical operation performed by
Drs. Gross and Sayer, has failed to do
any good, and is regarded "a the cause
of the Generals present critical con-
dition. His mind is perfectly clear
and he is aware of his situation, con-
verses with his friends, and during the
afternoon he had the daily papers read
tohim. His appetite is good and he
has taken nourishment regularly dur
ing the day. His pulse is very feeble,
which is regarded as an Indication that
his death may occur at any moment.
A COurier-JOurnal special from Lex
ington at nine O'Clock this evening,
says Gen'l Breckenridge is still alive,
but is sinking so rapidly that his death
cannot be delayed many hours. The
operation referred to in an earlier dis
patch, was only partial, Genl Breck-
enridge's condition being such that he
could not endure its completion. He
still retains consciousness. rfE
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15

st. Louis, May 8.-A Republican,
Kansas City, special, says sevsnty
Indian prisoners from Fort Sill, passed
through the city this afetrrnoon, for
Fort Leavenworth, in charge of the
companies of troops under command
of Lieutenant Kyle. Medicine Water,
who led the party that assisted in the
Germaine massacre, is with them.
Also Lone Wolf, the celebrated Kio-
wa chief, who has been the leader in
war for several years, and who wVs
once captured by Gen. Sherman.
White Horse, the murderer of the
Krosier and Lee families. Hurrahne,
the murderer of Osborn, at Wachita
agency; Woman's Heart, Heap
Obirds, and many others equally
notorious. The party is comprised
of the principal chiefs who have
caused all the trouble for the past
five years, and their capture is con-
sidered as the finale of the Indian
outrage. Kicking Bird, who deliv-
cred them to the troops, was pois-
oned by q squaw. and died at Fort
Sill, May 3.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15
GENERAL MARKETS.

BAGGING-Fer yard I5e-
TIES per 10. s..
BACON-sides. wholesale, q los Cleai
bulk Sides l23.. Shoulders, wholesale, &c
Hams, sugar-eured, rotail IG5s.
LARD-perl 10. 1885.
FLOUR-per bbl., wholesale, - JOG7 80
MEAL-per bush, 81 10.
HOMINY-per 10, retail, Sc.
GRITS-Per h., retail, &c.
DRIED FRUIT-AplIes, per b., whole
sale, 55sto &c. Peaches, do.
SUGAR-New ORLEANS, wholesale, and
NE.
COFFEE retail, &c; IS holessls, - TO p
MOLASSES- Wholesale, 20 TO zoe.
NAILS-per key, 81 80.
THREAD-sPun, per toz-. retail, l65sc,
Wholesale l. to I4c.
WHISKY per gall, wholesale, : 90 to
3 80.
OYSTERS, Cove 81 y TO 20 per doz.
sgUANDIES-W holesalc, I5e.
MACkEREL-By the Kit, 81 - to o..
HIDES Green, per H., &c. Dry salt, Is
cents. Dry flint l5c.
LEATHER-Harness aud sole, per 10,
retail, 10 TO 45e; Kip, 10. do, 90 to -. Bri-
ile, do. do, Is 10 6)c.
CORN-Shellcd, 75c 10 81 0Oper Ju,hoL
BEES WAX per 10 @711zc.
TALLOW-peI 10. &c.
OLD lROS-per 10, 10 I5zr.
CHICkENS-per doz., e. 30 10 5c.
DUCKS-por dCz., - 80 10 1 90.
BUTTER-per 10, - TO 90.
EGGS-Per doz lJc.
IRISH POTATOES-s4 5Oto4 - per bbl
SPRING CHICKENS, Itr hid, - 10 2Jc
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15

The weather for the last week has
been such as would be expected at this
season, except that it has been a little
too cool for cotton. Farmers report
nothing unfavorable this week. Corn,
cotton and wheat will be the staples of
our county for 1875. Vegetables are
receiving much attention, and the eff
fort to make our county self sustaining
as far as it is possible to do so, will con-
tinue. As to the grass problem, We
we can settle that readily by inspec-
ton of some of the private enclosures
of our city, where the rich growth is
conclusive. The amount of quiet suf-
fering, growing out of the want of the
necessaries wherewith to feed the man
and the mule is great, and little known,
in the scorched area OF last summers
drouth. There is no absolute starva-
ton, but between famine and suthcien-
cy there is 4 dreary cdHPdgIla, known
only to the jewellers init. Whetheror
not it is easier for the new made citi-
zen TO steal cotton bale or a hog, is
material ia the consideration Of what
it is best for Il farmer TO do by way of
diversifcation. The theoretical farm
ing that is done nowadays behind
newspaper ami magazine desks, would
lead job to exclaim afrcsh, were he liv-
ing: "When We die, wisdom viii die
with you" We noticed recently
communication to local contemporary,
wherein the Madison County press is
taxed with neglect of agricultural lit
erature. We do not take much of it
to ourselves When our subscribers
make the issue with us we will discuss
the thing calmly and politely with
them. They have not made 1t, and we
do not suppose they will We are rot
farmers, else we would not be dragging
our news rake over the exchanges from
the four winds. We do not understand
merchandising aud wagon making and
of cours, cannot devote much Of our
columns to lecturing merchants and
mechanics about their peculiar craft
and mystery. The farmers form large
proportion of our subscription list, but
we are not running 4 special agricul.
tural journal, and do not announce our
paper as such. Anything that we find
of general application to the home aud
farm, we always clip and let it 60 for
what it is worth. We do not adopt the
suggestion in this weeks issue, about
sunfowers making tolerable coffee, be-
cause we think coffee is coffee. and a
sunfower is a sundower. Our effort is
to make a news journal, and an adver-
Using medium, with a certain amount
of miscellaneous reading matter, Sc
lected with care and with an eye to
the supposable tastes of our readers.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15

FIRE: At one O'Clock Monday morn
ing a fire broke out on Charleston
avenue, opposite the Memphis aud
Charleston railroad depot. As near
as can be ascertained, the fire origina-
tel in the rear of No. 70, occupied
by John Barbiere as a confectionery
and fruit store, snd spread rapidly
to No. 49,. occupied by II. Coin 4
Bro, as a dry goods store, and seri-
oEly damaged No. 70, occupied as a
SALOON by EG-COuncilman John
Hughes. The fire department, as
usual did splendid work, the old
Danbury, No. l, being first at the
fire and throwing the first water.
Chief M'F9dden Surrounded the fire
with his four steamers, and soon sup
pressed the flames and saved the
cotton warehouses in the immediate
vicinity, which were in great danger.
The principal loss was that of h.
COhn Il Bro, who for the past ten
years have controlled the trade of the
Memphis and Charleston works and
the employees of the Mammoth com
press;
This is the first fire of auy impor-
lance in the last four months, and We
can give credit to our very excellnt
fire department that in this instance
it as usual resulted IN no more dam
age.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15

week nearly one thousand dollars Of
supplies, on time, to the people, and
has thus carried JOY and solid comfort
into many household, and has fur
nished 20 a few farmers with the sin
ews Of war to complete their crops
Anderson has started many pillow in
old Madison this year, and awoke the
merry whistle again Of the honest plow-
man. For this beneiicent arrangement
he deserves substantial recognition and
increased patronage from the farmers
of the county, and his liberality is a
bright sign that there is life in the old
land vet. In order to continue this
good work, Mr.. Anderson IS selling his
stock Of Dry Goods .. reduced prices,
for cash-every dollar Of which he is
investing in Bacon, Flour, etc, which
he is advancing on the crop of 1879.
1t is to be hoped that those who have
the cash to spend, either for Dry
Goods or Groceries, viii give him a
liberal share of their patronage, and
thus enable him to help as many far
mers as possible through with their
crops.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15
GOOD NEWS
Look Out for Paint /.

Oar enterprising friend, Charles 7.
Brady, has accepted the agency of the
celebrated National Mixed Paint Co.,
of New York, and in future will keep
their goods on hand and for sale. Mr..
b. assures US that they are the only
ready mixed paints that he would use
or recommend. He got them to sup
ply farmers and people of limited
means, who have not painters at hand
or are not able to employ their skill.
These paints are mixed ready for i'm
mediate use, of any desired shade, and
made of best pigments ground in pure
linseed oil, and go father and are
cheaper than lead paints made in the
old way. Brady's establishment is an
important one, and he is ever at his
post, attentive and Obliging. Success
to him.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15

Cincinnati, May 8.-The report of
the hog product in this city up to
May, rs aud corresponding period
last year was to-day at noon sub
mitted to the Pork Packers associa-
ton by Secretary Sidney ID. Maxwell.
In preparing the work the business
of one hundred and forty firms has
been consulted. 1t is more compre-
hensive than any preceding report in
this that it furnishes complete details
of the summer as well as the winter
product. Winter packing from
Nov. l to March l is as follows:
Barrellsd meats: Total number bar
Iels pork in 1875 1924; in 1874. 10,
075, total number pounds of bulk
meats in 1875 27,10S,0l7; in 1874,
SO, 500, S65; total pounds bacon in
1875, 1856, 1877; III 1874, 1900, 300;
total number tiercos of lard 1900;
kegs so.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15
n EEEY az PYR as.
Wholesale and Retail
DEALERS IN
DruTs Medicines
EAND-
Geeds.

Fancy Goods.
We keep constantly on hand a COM
plete assortment of pure and fresh
DRUGS and MEDICINES.
Our stock of Combs, Brushes, Toll
ct Soaps, Perfumery and Fancy Goods
is very full.
We have the agency fer the popular
patent medicines, and viii furnish
dealers at manufacturers prices.
In Brandies, Wines AMI pure
Liquors for medicinal use, our stock
is unrivaled.
Physicians prescriptions receiving
special attention Will be carefully and
accurately prepared at ali hours.
Every article of Medicine guarar
teed pure and fresh.
Cash buyers specially invited 20 give
u. a call. ring door pea Tor
night clerk.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15

In one word, we labor with pAins-tak-
ing, often in WEAKNESS and watching,
to give a mirror Of the great thinking,
working, stormy world in which we
live, as far as VIC can make one with
the materials in our reach. We give
but broken and imperfect hints, it
may be, but of such hint history is
made. Persons having business neees-
sites may learn from our columns the
names, the specialties and location of
those who advertise with US, and to
their cards we call attention generally.
On Monday night the store of
Messrs. Wilkerson and Taylor on La
fayette Steet was broken open by bur-
glars, and money and goods to the a.
mount of fifty dollars taken away. The
parties arrested and accused, are John
Thomas, (the hero OF the pistol fusillade
in the Institute lot) and Jim Dell,
both colored. The party were found
found in possession of keys that would
fit several stores in the city, which
shows that the sapPers and miners have
been accommodating for some time. We
understand that the police have res
tored some of the lost goods and mon
ev to the owners. Poultry houses,
smoke houses, stores, dwellings, and
every place where anything salable, or
edible is kept, are in daily and nightly
peril from such rats of society, gnawing
at doors, and watching for unguar
ded windows through which to break
through and steal. The parties accus-
ed were brought before Esquires Per
son and Chappell on Thursday morn
ing, and examination being waived
they were in custody at this writing,
the bail bond in each case being fixed
at $500. The bill of particulars of the
stolen property IS set forth in the
warrant of arrest shows that the |
thieves, -pshoeEaE thsy wore, -rrSre a
mostly on q specie basis, as
per items: Box of gum-droPs S1.60, ?
7 nickels, 1921 in silver,
in halves, quarters, dimes, and one
piece of y! cents, the old ninePence,
81 in gold, one small British coin,
1ne bacon shoulder, and 50 of Jackson
scrip. In times like these many must
suffer and some will steal, who have
not the fear of Nashville before their
ives
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15

Capt. Henry Tyler, who bore him
self so calamity, as the commander of
BuforPs escort during the late war,
was in the city several days this week.
We are pleased to state that he IS to
be connected with large furniture es-
tablishment soon to open in Jackson.
Capt. Tyler is a gentleman of ample
fortune, and we regard him as quite an
accession to our mercantile comInuni-
-
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15
=. w. WATSON,
Merchant Tailor and CIOthier,
No IA Main Street,
JACKSON, TENN.

Has lust reeeivaI a fine stock of
Spriug Goods, Cloths, CassImeres and
Vestings, and is prepared to make up
Fashionable Garments Of all kinds in
the best style.
Also a fine lot Of Spring Clothing
made expressly to my order. pay
cash foI all 1 buy, aud consequently
sell low for cash.
Suits from Sl2 TO $50.
y. B.-My rent is small, my ezPen-
ses are small, I sell at a small proht,
my store is small, but my goods are
FRESH and NEW, not old STOCK oeen
accumulating for years, and 1 intend
doing large business.
J. ". WATSON.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15

BLACK FRIDAY.-Wall street had a
black Friday, and Jackson had one in
the ice market last week. The bear
ing in the market brought it down to
one and half, and finally to one cent,
which looked lovely for our ice-con-
sumers and several regrets are felt for
not closing with dealers at minimum
quotations. On Tuesday the market
was 'bulled up to two cents, and we
suppose the corner is fixed for the sum-
mer.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15
MARRIED,

The following licenses have been issued
BIZ the County Court Clerk OF Madison
county during the week:
Geo. W. Baker and Miss Annie Z. Haley.
jas. W. Blackman and Miss Annie Z.
Pearson, daughter OF J. d. Pearson, Esq
On the 4th OF May, at G2ilatin, rena..
Miss Fannie Williams OF Robertson county
HUnion and American, and Banner.
please copy.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15

We acknowledge the receipt ola
neat card, with the compliments Of
Stewart Society, announcing the Ami
versary celebration of Washington II
wing and Stewart Literary Societies, of
Stewart College, GAINESVILLE, Tenn, on
Tuesday, June 1st, Prox., at 8, p. m.
J. T. Plunkett, I. V. Moore and J. II.
Allen, jr., of Tenn. and G. E. Cunning
ham, of Miss, are to be the orators of
the occasion.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15
Millinery and Dress Making.

Misses. CLAY & BIRDSONG, Deal
ers in Millinery and Straw Goods, Hats,
Ribbons, Flowers, and all the latest
novelties in Ties, Laces, &c, call the
attention of the ladies of Jackson and
vicinity to the handsome new stock
they are daily receiving. Special at
tention given to cutting, fitting, max
ing and altering dresses, in the latest
styles. A splendid stock of goods on
hand, and work of this kind speciality.
Satisfaction guaranteed in every par
tieular. may15-Sm
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15

On Tuesday night TOmlin's Hall,
Ike the queens bower, was dark. The
spelling bee failed to buzz. Last week
ilhummed in n beautiful parterre of
tewing roses and blended faces, but
tie ''theme has died into an echo" for
Ne present, though we learn that a
new Programme is to be inaugurated
ca different plan, and that n certain
number of volunteer contestants ascer-
timed in advance of the exercises will
olEate the necessity and delay of con-
ssriPting in the audience.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15
SPRING GOODS,
NOVELTIES
II each and every line .
HOLLAND Il WILBON.

A Holly Springs miss special says
the body of w. c. Duncan of Pitts
burg, who was put off a train there on
the first inst, on account Of derange-
ment of his mind, and who escaped
from the guard as mentioned before,
was found lying in branch on Friday
night His diamonds and money were
still on his person.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15

On Wednesday night some parties
unknown entered the livery stable of
Howard and Blackmon on Lafayette
steect, obtaining access by means of a
shed roof and opening between the
roof and wall of the stable. They pass
ed into the crib and succeeded in felo-
niously abstracting, stealing and car
rying away three sacks Of corn, one of
which however fell in its exit from the
stable, spilling its contents. The
curse of thieves is in our midst, and
the remedy is to be found in the va
grant art, if remedy there be.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15

THE New ATTORNEY GENERAL
Judge Edwards Pierrepont, the sue
cessOr of A torney General Williams,
is New York lawyer of great wealth
and prominence. He is fifty-eight
years old, has a vigorous mind, q fine
delivery, was war Democrat. and
has of late years been one of General
Grants Gown particulars" He SUBJ
scribed $40, 900. to the fund raised by
General Grants admirers, for that
military hero after the war.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15

New SPRING GooDs.-L. Nance, No
and 4, ParkeFs Block, Jackson, Tenn,
has received handsome assortment of
Spring and Summer Goods, embracing
full line of Ladies' Dress Goods,
Gents underwear, and heavy planta-
ton goods; together with great vari-
ETY. of Handkerchiefs, Collars, Hosiery,
and Notions. Call and examine his
stock and prices. His goods arc all
fresh and new and will be sold as low
as such goods can be sold in this mar
kct. may=1tf
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15

In Denver, Col, a furniture dealer,
whose store had been frequently visit
ed by thief, or thieves, who had alb
stracted sums of money and stolen ar
ticles from his stock, rugged a double
barrelled shotgun so that it would be
discharged if any one should open a
rear window which was deemed inse-
cure. The thing worked admirably,
and blew the cheek of his brother-in-
law all to pieces the first night.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15
HAMMERLY & co.

Want the people to know that their
Ice Wagon makes its regular trips ev-
cry morning, delivering LAKE ICE to
all parts of the city. They also will
keep full supply of Ice at G. II. Ram
sey & Co.'s Store, No. 10, corner Main
and Church Streets. Parties who do
not wish to take ice from the wagon in
the morning, can be furnished during
The day from G. II. Ramsey q Co., or
our Stable on Royalstreet, at short no
lice. Special prices given for picnic
and party occasions. mays If
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-15
Millinery Goods !

Mrs. G. Mclean, next door to Stew
art &Gholson's, Eighth ST., Cairo, ILL.,,
keeps a large assortment of Hats, Bon
nets, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, Silks,
Laces, Velvets, Ties, Ruchings, Kid
Gloves. Corsets, Hosiery, Worsteds, and
Ladies and Children's Underwear. All
of which will be sold at wholesale
prices for cash. Orders for anything
in her line will be promptly attended
to, and satisfaction guaranteed.
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