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The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

Ism T it strange how great minds
run in the same channel! Here,
last week, we received 4 communi-
cation which We published under
proper name, and winch occupied
over half colamn, and on picking
upa copy of tho Little Rock Ga.
zetto on Sunday morning, We were
surprised to read a communication
10 that paper from Bradley county,
under the signature of al" (of
course We don't know who ii is),
in precisely the same language in
fact, every word was arraigned
with exact relation 10 each other.
Yet, we know that our correspond.
ont didn't steal his composition.
because he assured us that he spent
a great deal Of time and study over
his { article. IT, the language OF
the old saw Truth is stranger than
fiction.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
DIED

y. c. MORRIs-At his residence. OF pneumo-
mia. on "Wednesday, the 10th inst, In the i5th
year of his age.
Mr.. Morris came to this country
about the year 1856, and took
charge OF tho Presbyterian chnrch
of this place, where ho worked
faithfully and long for tho saliva
ton OF souls, until health failed
him. His remains were buried
with masonic honors, and were fol.
lowed to his last resting place by
large concourse of people. He
leaves many friends who will mourn
his loss.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
ONCEOL.l .N.IRKET.

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY J. COOK & SONS
Butterand Eggs.-Fresh country
butter, 25@3Oc; eggs, l5@2O.
Corn Meal Fresh, Sl,0O, kiln.
dried, 81 ,Oo@Sl,25.
Flour.-S6@ss p barrel.
Groccrles.-Sugar l2l@l5c; cof-
fee 25@30c Molasses, in barrels, q
gal. 75c@sl.00 in kegs, S4,OO. Salt
p Dbl. $500. Soda l0@l2ac; Rice
l2t@15c; Tea 81 5O@l IS; Coal
oil 25@ 35c per gal.
HIdes.-Dry flint lO@l2l; green
4@5c y ib.
Shot.-P ID. l2lc ; p sack 1918;
Bar lead, lOc; Powder 35@40c U
pound.
Provisions.-Dry salt meat II IA
l5c ; fresh hams l2lc, shoulders l2c
Lard l7@ zoe, Vinegar 3O@4Oc. U
gal; Iloniiny Sc p ib.
whiskey.-R gal. s2@s4.
Tobacco.-75c@sl,lO 10 y ID
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
PHOTOGRAPHIC.

WITn pleasure We announce the
arrival of Mr.. W. l.. Bailey at oul
wharf with his elegant and commo.
jious floating Picture Gallery. Mr.
Bailey IL first-cass artist, ard will
execute pictures Of all kinds and
sizes, at moments notice. He is
to remain but a few days, so call
early.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

WE had the pleasure of a call
from Mr.. H. c. Nall, representing
the house of Edmonds Petligrew
4 Co, of Memphis. Mr.. Nall was
here in the interest Of the above
firm, and succeeded in taking scv.
eral orders from our merchants.
We found him a nice, clever gen.
tleman, and hope he will call again.
The brand Of tobacco Of his name
is certainly very fine.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
NOTICE..

The holders of pieces of
scrip for SO and $50, and
800 respectively, issued to
J. B. Best, or +. l.. James,
at the January term, 1874,
Board of Supervisors of Mis-
sissippi County, will confer a
favor by presenting the same
to the county clerk as soon as
possible.
FaANK L. JAMES,
Late Deputy Clerk.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

We are in receipt of communi
cation from l.. B. Hatch, agent fol
the Southern Life Insurance Com,
pany, but the lateness of tho hour
and want OF space, forbid its pub
LEGATION IN this issue. Personally
VIC had no object in censurlng Mr.
Hatch, and merely called attention
to his actions when last in ouy
town, as a matter of local gossip
and presume those who felt them
selves so much aggrlcved, ard who
threatened to "put head on him.
for his actions, will step to the
front and take up their own quar-.
rels. Mr.. Hatch's communication
will appear in our next.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Hereafter no Legal Advertise.
ments will be inserted in the TINE
unless pay rhcnt is made when hand
cd IN. 1t requires money to carry
on our business and wo are com.
PEELED to adopt the cash principle,
This rule will not be dcviated from
in any case.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
Boot and Shoe Maker.

L. N. PERKINS would inform The
citizens of Osccola and vicinity
that he has concluded to stop a,
this place for some time to come
and would be pleased to receive
orders Tor boots and shoes. He Is
also prepared to do all kinds OF
monding. Shop on the boat below
IIalc's store.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
Matchmaker and Jeweler.

We would announce to our read.
ers that Mr.. +. Crandall, who comes
highly recommended, is tempora.
rily stopping at Oscsola, and is pre-
pared to do all kinds of repairs on
watches, clocks, jcwciry, etc. Spe-
cial attention given TO gold and
silver electroplating. II you have
any work in his line, give HIM a
call, and we will guarantee salts
faction.
Call early, as Mr.. Crandall will
remain but a few days.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
QUEER PROCEEDINGS.

were issued, based upon proper
complaint and afiidavits, the party
giving proper bonds and security.
The papers were placed in the
hands of Mr.. John Thompson, a
recognized executive officer, who
has for some time been appointed
and acting as a deputy sheriff, serv-
ing all processes in his (Troy)
township, without murmur from
any source. Last Saturday even
ing, both business and pleasure
conspired to call us to Troy town
ship, where, shortly after our ar
rival, we learned that on his
(Thompson's) attempting to serve
tho writ of attachment, one Mr..
Scarlet, the gentleman against
whom it had been issued, drew a
navy six, and threatened to shoot
Thompson if he approached his
house any n,arer; whereupon the
deputy summoned several persons
near at hand 10 assist him in scrv-
ing the writ, which was finally
done. Mr.. Scarlet then applied to
the nearest magistrate for a writ
for the arrest Of Mr.. Thompson,
for rio,ous condu t, but The magis-
trate, feeling himself inadequate to
the proper issuance of rapers, camc
up in person to Osceola, and Sc
cured the services Of Lawyer John
o. Black W ood, who wrote out the
forms, tho magistrate, ID. Craig
head, signing them, and placing
them in the hands OF a gentleman
who has lately come 10 the county
from Mississippi, Mr.. Page Sutton.
Now it must be remembered that
ono OF tie allegations against Mr..
Thompson was that he was not
a deputy sheriff, although armed
with an order from the county
court to that effect; yet, here We
have Mr.. Page Sutton serving
writ, who is not evon citizen
of tho county, not eligible to
office, either by appointment or
election, and not even entltled to
suffrage. Mr.. Thompson, how
ever, being law-abiding man,
waived proper process and SER
vice, and appeared before his
honor, and having no attorney
to represent him, he, on his own
motion, asked that the case be
moved to Squire Garlick's court.
THIS motion was met by the law
ycr present, IN the language OF II
former magistrate of Scott town.
ship, who, when a motion for an
appeal was made, rose from his
seat, and drawing two navies to
the front, remarked: "No peal
from this COTE He then asked
for continuance, and that bail be
fixed for his appearance. This
Was for long time resisted, but
finally Sheriff Driver concluded
it wouldn't do to "go back " too
heavy on his deputy, and agreed
to stand responsible for his np-
pcarancc next Monday. When the
case comes up, we will endearor
to have q reporter present, rs we
feel satisfied that it will be rich,
rare, and peculiar. 1t is the first
time we have ever heard of an
officer boing arrested for discharg.
ing his duty, and tried for what
should have been charged against
the man who resisted him in the
lawful discharge of official duty.
What the parties interested direct
ly or indirectly, expect to gain by
the procedure, wc are unable to
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
DRY GOODS.

Prints All brands 7l@0c y yd.
Domcstics--Best l2I@ l5c; { S@
lOc U yd.
Kentucky Jeans--65@s5c R I'D.
Linseys-25@40c y sd.
Domestic Delaincs--25@ 45cpyd,
Brogans-S1, ,50@S2,25.
Kip Boots--s3,O ,OO@sI,5O.
Women's Dutch Polkas-Sl,75
$3.50.
The outside figures represent the
etail prices.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
PREACHING.

Rev. l.. b. Castor will preach on
Saturday night before tho second
Sabbath IN March and on the
next day Sunday at IL o'clock,
will preach the funeral sermon ei
f. G. Morris. All arc rcspecliully y
invited to attend,
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

Hon. II. A. HATCHER, congress
man from New Madrid, Mo-, was
married on the 2Slh ult., in Wash.
ington, to Miss Eudora Fobes, oi
the latter place.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

We regret TO learn that Mr. Law
renee Spcck, of Frenchman's Bayou
died last week from tho effect of a
gun-shot wound received ut the
hands of NJ. Rice some time since
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
Laws Governing Subscribers.

II subscribers order the discontinuance OF Their
newspapers, the publisher may continue 10 Sehu
them until all arrcaragcs are paid.
II subscribers neglect or refuse 10 take '''c''
newspapers from their Office to which they are
directed, they are held responsible unti tne!
have settled their bills and ordered the paper diS-
con inne
Ii subscribers move to other places without IN
forming the publisher, and newspapers are seh'
10 the f,r,ner direction. they held responsible
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

THE frogs out in the swamps
have been giving free concerts
morn, noon and night, during the
past fow days.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

We learn that several of the boys
arc about losing their eye sight,
standing around the saloons look
Ing for a Job.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
RATES OF ADVERTISING /:

FOR TRANSIENT AND LEGAL NOTICES;
one dollar per square OF one inch running
measure. or space OI ten lines OF thls type, ioi
,Hrst insertion, and seventy -hve cents ior each
subsequent insertion.
SPECIAL NOTICES In Local column Qeale'D
Gny per cent On above rates.
OBITUARY NOTICEs-inserted Al ad'ertis-
* rates.
A liberal deduction made on above rates 'o'
standing advertisements.
EDITORIAL NOTICES referring to advertise
ments, or advancing private Interests fa'e Us
transient matter.
when no contracts are mahe, cas-" mus, u.
company all advertisements No oe'ia'i"h7
.runi the above rules.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

LAST Monday was st. Valen.
tIne's day, and as wo did rot re.
celve any valeat.acs, We suppose
tho girls must have forgotten II.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
o. P. LYLES.
LAWYER.
NO. 254 SECOND STREET
MEMPHIS, TENN.

Practice in Phillips, Monroe, De-
sha, ,Crittenden and Mississippi eoua
tics, in Supreme court of this state,
sd United States Courts for the
astcrn and Western district of
4 kkansas.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
II. NJ. McVEIGH. 3. 8. SEMMES.
McVeigh & Semmes.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
s. s SEMMES,
~ TIL X HPUDL &c.
OSCEOL.1,
Mississippi County Ark.

Will practice IN all the Counties of
this CD Judicial Circuit, tho Su-
premc Court OF the State, and IN
the adjoining counties of Tennes-
see and Missouri. Special and
prompt attention given to col
Jections, TO the payment oftaxes,
examining aud abslracting titles,
and to whatever may appcrtain
soa general Land Agency.
Jan. Is If.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

Weather clear and cool, with
an occasional glimpse Of thin ice.
Business improving.
GENERAL ITEMS.
The Oscoola Belle is preparing
for grand excursion to Memphis
on Mardi Gras, and will furnish
her guests with an excellent band
of music on the occasion.
Tho Bello Memphis passed
down for Memphis Sunday even
ing with a light trip, and returned
for st. Louis Tuesday morning.
Tho City of Chester, Alex.
Zelgler, master, passed down for
Memphis Wednesday night, with q
light trip of stock, and returned
for st. Louis Friday morning.
The elegant sldewhcel steamer
James Howard passed up for St.
Louis Thursday evening, with a
very large trip Of freight and pas
scngers.
The James d. Parker arrived
from New Orleans Wednesday
night, having been three days out,
and left for Cincinnati with a light
trip.
The tow-boat Future City
passed up with a tow of empty
barges.
The United States Light House
Tender Lily, in command Of Cap
tain Hoel, after finishing her work
of looking after the lights on the
lower river as far south as Natchez,
has gone up tho Ohio for Pitts
burg.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
For Sale |!

State and County Scrip. IN quan
Titles to suit purchasers, at
W. p. UALES.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

POPULAR SoNG-"O, whore Is my
pockct-book now gone to 2"
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

STATE OFFICERS.
Governor a. II . Garland.
See'y Of state-D. Is. Beavers.
Auditorium. II. Miller.
Tr, asurcr- 4 J. Churchill.
Atty Gen'l.-T 4. Hughes.
Com. State Lands-J. y smithce.
Chanccllor--J Il. Eakin.
Chanccry Clerk-A H. Wit.
Chief Jus,icc-E. II. Engi-h.
Associate Justices Wm. VI. lIairisoa ant
David Walkcr.
Congressman, LIST Distiict-L. {. Cause.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
CHURCH DIRECTORY,

CHURCH DIRECTORY.
THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SOUTH REGULAR AProI INTMENTS FOR
TIE OSCEOLA CIRCUIT
Oscroia--Frst and fourth Sundays.
Mil Bayou and Williams school liousc--sec-
ond Sunday.
Carson's Lake and candy Bayou-Third Sun
day.
stoncwa!l- Fifth sunday,
Il NJ pETTY.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

JuDiClAhY.
Second Circult-Countics OF Mississippi, Cross
Crittenden, Pointscit, Craighcad, Greene, Clay
ton and Randolph
Circuit Judge L. l.. Mack.
l'rCs Alt y.-kuius II. Black.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
RIVER NEWS.
Port List.

ARRIVED.
Str. Osccola Belle, Memphis.
Jas. Howard, New Orleans.
4" Grand Tower, Memphis.
/" Jas. d. Parker, New Orleans.
4" Belle Memphis, st. Louis.
{" Julia, New Orleans.
f" City Of Chester, Memphis.
4" Future City, New Orleans.
DEPARTED.
Str. Osccola Belle, Hale's Point.
{" Jas. Howard, st. Louis.
4" City of Chester. st. Louis.
/" Jas, ID. Parker, Cincinnati.
" Grand Tower, st. Louis.
{" Future City, ST. Louis.
Belle Memphis, Memphis.
Julia, st. Louis.
RIVER, WEATHER AND BUSINESS.
The river fell lS inches since
last Sunday, and unless there il
another rise from above, we ar,
safe from further overflow ut pres
ent.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

Having lately bought out the House of c. H. Gaylord We
are offering at his old Stand the Mammoth Store"
the Citizens of Mississippi County, and purchasers Of
goods generally special and extraordinary inducements in
the following lines:
Dry Goods consisting Of Dress Goods
White Goods, Lace Goods, Cassmercs
Silks, and LADIES' Ties, Domescs, Prints,
Hosiery Embroidery Ladies' Underwear, &c.
Groceries, consisting in part Of Bacon, Flour, Lard
MoIasscs syrups, Tobacco, whmkcy sugar:Cohee
and Plantation Supplies, Generally;
Also General assortment of Hats, Caps Boots, Shoes
Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods Hardware Queens
ware and in fact, everything that be found in First
Class Retail Establishment which, owing to the strngency
of the times prepared to sell at reduced rates.
We would also that have the sole Agency at
this place. for the celebrated Lone Star Flour Mills Wittcn-
burg No. and prepared sell any quantities of Flour
at Memphis or st. Louis prices
TERMs-NET CASH
JOHN NGATTEIEwS-
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

LEtIIsLN I'VE.
29th District-Cvnntics Of Mississippi l, Jackson
pointsct and Craighead
state senatur--J. I Henderson
Representatives.. \. Ruddle.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
DR.. /. T. SMITH.
Practical Dentist,

Having permanently located at 0sceola offers
his services to the ciiiZCus U1 AisstssippI
county. Guarantees all work to be done in
artistic style. Diseases OF the mouth speciality.
Rooms at the Planters House.
uly . 6mo.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
L 0CA L COL U M N
MASONIC DIRECTORY

4 1fse regular stated meeting Of Osceola
~ II. A. Chapter, No. 81 is on the
N Thmsdny next before each full
~ noon viz: Jan 9th, Feb. 3r'l., March
2nd April 9th May 9TH, June let g.,
June 2afh August 3rd August alst. Septem-
bcr 2Sth. october 26th November 23ra De-
ccmber 18th.
A full attendance OF the members IL at all times
earnestly requested.
All Z. A Masons in good standing are invi
ted to attend.
iiy order Of c. l. MOORE, ii. u.
j W. CLAPP, Secretary.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. un alvance)
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19

| The stated communications of Osceola Lodge
No. GF. a. A. M, will be nold the saturdays
on or aext before, each full noon. VIZ: Jan.
sth Feb 5th.. March tth., April sh'. May 9Th, .,
june sd, tst. John, the Baptist, June Ath')
Oct 18th. Nov. 25th, Dee Eth dee. 30th.,
| St John Vie EvangrisD
| The NJ, mbers are ordered to attend in accord
anc with the by Laws .
| All Master Masons in good standing are cordi'
E.A.GARLlCk, W N.
| j W. CLAPP, Sec'y.
The Osceola times., 1876-02-19
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

y. NJ. PETTY,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-12-01
TRICKS AND BAYONETS.

From the latest press news we CLEAN the
following as to the situation in the three con-
tested States
AT Columbia, S. c., Tuesday, as was ex-
pected, the United States soldiery occupied the
State-House, and the eight Democratic mem
bers elect from Laurens and Edgefeld being
refused admission to the hall of the House Of
Representatives, the entire Democratic body
Of members of the House, GA in number re-
tired from the scene, protesting against the
revolutionary and arbitrary proceedings. The
Republicans organized with so members, 81
negroes and whites, which they claimed to
be a majority and consequently a quorum of
the number Of members shown by the canvass
ers 10 be elected, ll6. Their sixtieth member
had retired in disgust, and was soon after fol-
lowed by another, thus leaving only So, which,
not being majority, even according 10 their
own count, is not quorum. The Democrats
hold that the full House of Representatives
! "a members-was elected, and that they are
now the properly constituted quorum. Both
of the disguised Republicans have joined
lnetl, auu tney now numOer bU-
The proceedings of the Florida canvassers
Tuesday were fully equal to any that has yet
been enacted in South Carolina and Louisiana
and well up TO the standard of trickery and
diabolism there practsed The face of the re-
turns MS counted gave net majority OF forty
two in that State to the Hayes electors, with
one county not heard from, which. il is stated,
will not vary the returns twenty votes either
way. But il seems the original and lawful
returns from Baker county had leen sup
pressed and another set substituted, signed by
the sheriff and judge, but not by the clerk.
The former gave a majority Of niuety-6ve TO
the Democrats, the latter majority of forty
one to the Republicans. The Democrats de-
manded the reading of the original returns
After considerable discussion the secretary was
permitted to read return signed by the clerk
and justice and properly attested, which gave
Democratic majority of %. II appears that
two returns, one signed as above, and another
signed BY the judge and sheriff and justice,
were sent up. With the first return admitted
the Tilden electors have 1876 majority. With
both returns held subject to future decision
the Democrats have Two electors by five
jority, one by three majority, and the Repnb-
Iicans have one elector by one majority.
In Louisiana, the Vaccinations of the re-
turning board continue with unabatng energy
in trumpng up heart-rending stories by ne
gro prostitutes of murder by Democrats. Such
tales are upon cross-examination 6iSproved,
and at each new disappointment fresh victims
are sought TO tell some piliful tale of outrage,
and by this means they hope 10 soften The
hearts of the people and prepare them for the
declaration of the success of the HAYES cleo
tors, which will without doubt be the result
Of their guilty deliberations