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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-08-23
Total, SO
representatiO

The report of committee gave entire
satisfaction and was adopted by a unan-
imous vote.
The following resolutions were adopt
ed:
Resolved, That the several candidates
shall come forward and pledge them
selves to support the nominees of this
convention, and to abide by its decis-
ions in all particulars, before their
names shall be placed in nomination for
any Office before this convention.
Resolved, That the nominee for the
Legislature pledge himself to anvass
the county in the interest of Democra-
cy, by using Nh honorable means to Sc
cure the election of the entire ticket
nominated by this convention.
DR.. G.. A.. Teunisson offered the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions, which
were adopted:
Whereas, the State of Mississippi is
threatened with Independent candi-
dates, which opens - possibility for the
defeat OF the Democratic party and an
overthrow of the victory SO nobiy and
zealously labored for. and SC gloriously
won by the people in 1875; and
Whereas. we recognize in unity and
concord the strength of our party, and
in disunion and d~issension our weak
ness; therefore,
Resolved, That it is the opinion Of
this convention that all Independent
candidates are inspirited alone by a de-
sire for Office. regardless of the peoples
choice, and that they rely upon the col
ored voters for their strength ard are
thus calculated to perpetuate the dis
union and political strife between the
two races.
Resolved, That Independent candi-
dates, regardless of their past party af-
filiations. be regarded by this CONVEX
ton. not as Democrats, but as disor-
zers of our party.
Resolved, That we pledge ourselves
TO aid the colored people in the protec-
cion of thea liberties, and all their
rights under the law, and that we invite
them to unite with us in the coming
campaign and to support the nominees
of the Democratic party.
On motion. the Chair appointed an
| Executive Committee, consisting of one
from each voting precinct,
Executive Committee.-G. A. Teu-
NILSSON, E. L. Norman, ID. A. Scar
borough, S. G. Dale. John Hutchins.
A Hartzsg, A. j. Burkett and A. Z.
Haznes,
| Nominations we're then made and bal
lotihg commenced, with the following
result: ,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-08-23
The Grand Jubilee st jackson


There will be held, at the Fair
Grounds in Jackson, on Tuesday, Sep
TENDER the 4th, a grand musical re-un-
ion or jubilee. All the bands in the
State have been invited, and there will
be n large number of musicians present.
all of whom will plny together in the
grand concert. The whole c~oncourse of
people will be requested to join in sing
ing Hold She Fort" and "Coronation,'
with the full force of band Instruments
rs accompaniment. Between eighteen
and twenty-five bands will probably
participate in the jubilee. In his cir
cular the manager says:
There will be three prizes offered for
competition. No. l being a grand di-
ploma of honor for the best general
performance, each band playing its own
music. 1t will be required that the mu-
sic played in this contest shall embrace
the three principal divisions of band
music, viz: (a) Music for marching, (b)
for dancing, (c) serious or serenade mu-
sic. The selections of the dance music
must include at least one waltz or mas
zurka. Half an hour only will be al
lowed each band.
Prize No. 2 will be n cash premium of
$40 in gold, to be awarded for the best
performance Of a moderately simple
piece of music at first sight.
Prize No. 3 will he an elegantly bound
copy of 'Patton's Guide to the Ar
rangement Of Band Music" offered by
the author for the best arrangement of
a given piece of music by any leader of
the bands participating.
The bands competing will play in al
phabetical order, according to the name
of the places from which they come.
An excursion train will run between
Magnolia and Jackson, with the follow
ing schedule:
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LINCOLN COUNTY rEClx Ell.

For Floater, E. l.. TARVER.
Representative, Il. h. APPLEWdlTE
sheriff, y. O. COX.
Treasurer, S. p. McREE.
Assessor, A. J. MARTIN.
Surveyor, LUTHER BLUE.
Coroner and Ranger, VIII. HARTLEY
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-08-23

BENTON was the only county in the
State that refused to vote for Gov.
Stone when a motion was made to make
the nomination unanimous, so we learn.
Benton ought to be ashamed of her
self. The snub was not sufficient to
make Gov. Stone decline the nomina-
ton, strange to say. 1t Is wonderful
how,some men can endure a snub and
live
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-08-23

Gen. B. F. BUTLER is profuse IN hls
promises of Congressional aid to the
workingmen. Butler stands better with
this class of citizens in Washington
than we, hope he does anywhere else III
the country. He is credited with Pres
idential aspirations, based on labor or
CARNATIONS. Before 1880, however, it
is to be hoped that not only Butler, but
all the other politicians who for five
years of war and ten years of peace
have grown fat and famous from the
misfortunes of their country, will have
found the oblivion their descendants
will crave.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-08-23

Gen. Mcneil, of Missouri, consents
to act with Gen. Terry as Commissioner
to Sitting Bull, to forgive him if he re-
turns to the United States, goes on the
reservation and is good indian here
after.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-08-23

IT is stated that Randall has come out
squarely and unequivocaHy in favor'of
the Texas Pacifc,th Mississippi leyees
and the reAandhg of the cotton tax.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-08-23

VTVVTTT TTTVST
men aud shippers Of cotton generally. the Amer
lean Cotton Tie Company, limited, sole pT6prle-
tors AZ d manufactures Of said Tie, commanding
uneaualed i~acllitiaS, have, in addition to their
large stock now on hand. contracted for lncreas-
ed quantities, suf1c ent to meet the largest de
mand for Cotton Ties, to cover the entire crop OF
the coming season, and now. through their ageAt1
generally, offer the popular an ire 2aeSSibl"
ARROW I'll at 81 80 per bundle less Ok per cent
discount for casa. in bundles complete, less than
the market value of plain hoop ron: an 1t being
the puruose Of the Company to merit the cOutin-
ued patronage Of the planting community ana 10
defy all competition that may arise. their agents
are instructed to contract with dealers, factors
and country merchants at the above named Price
and terms for tGrure delivery in quantities as
may he required om time 20 time settlements
being Dade on deI:ve.g. No compel ton arrests
ward in its course as streams iow to the ocean.
srr rnr l.nrInwrr rrrrlErnA rrs AnnRESSED TO
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-08-23

TOBIAS MAGEE, son of Irwin Magee,
died in Lawrence comfy last week. He
was scarce in the bloom of manhood,
only twenty-five years: of age, and was
a sober, steady and industrious young
man. Such men are not too numerous,
and when one of them departs for that
bourne beyond the dark waters, we feel
like shedding a tear over his honored
dust.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-08-23

A SPECIAL fromW Washington says Eads'
lefty channel having proved success
full the Government d~redge>boats have
been ordered to discontinue operations
in South West Pass.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-08-23
's'sse INDIAN Ring.

A Washington special to the Cincin-
natl Enquirer says:
There are frequent hints evolved from
the interior department that Schurz is
on a hot trail of the Indian ring. which
will equal, if not eclipse, the scandal of
the whisky expose by Bristow. 1t is
understood that enough has already
been developed to warrant the arrest of
several prominent merchants in New
York, st. Louis, Chicago and New Or
leans. as we'll as several prominent
Christian statesmen, who now figure
prominently in public life. For weeks
the committee has been at work with
closed doors conducting an inyestiga-
tion ostensibly against Chief Clerk
Galpin, of the Indian bureau, through
which a lead was struck which left his
case ont of small consideration in con :
trast with what has already been IN
earthed. Within a few days several
prominent arrests may be anticipated.
1t was on account Of being almost
ready to strike a blow at the ring that
prevented Schurz from accompanying
the President to New England. The
rumor is that ex Secretary Delano fig
ures in a very nnenviable position IN
the light of the disclosures already adj
duced. Schurz, for the present, declines
to communicate OF the subject.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-08-23
Sam ElghfFO0F,
FASHIONABLE HAIR DRESSER,

Has opened a shop nea the Count
house. " here he is prepared 10 do aIl
work in his line. His prices for SAayIu-,
Cutting Hair and Shampouing are re-
markably low. He ~soIiCits the patron
age Of the public, and guarantees salts
faction to all patrons. Sept.2-lNr.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-08-23
StHuutOM FeHt0lc SEMINARY,

Rev. J.. I. Miller, \. NJ, Principal. with . full
corps OF teachers, including Mrs. gen. ). l.. s..
stuart. school not sertHriau. Fpur G"7pmlns
ton represented in the ftcIIJy. Board IIi Ipnt e
IN dress allowed. Terms for tuition, Dolri, "i-.,
VITA music. French, shert mnsic a9d text books,
but :3JJ, Dress costs ~ more tlan al home.
Session OpeIs : pteih1rr 6, is,,. au1 zJ-'w
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-08-23
Testimonials:

NEW ORLEANS, october 4ths 1910,
Having made use of the Asbestos paint,
manufactured by II. w. Johns, of New
York, and forwarded to me by c. A. Park
er, Esq, 10 Union ST., New Orleans, to be
tested, l take pleasure in saying | have
found them to be, in every respect, as rep
resented. l can confidently recommend
them to builders, owners of real estate and
ship captains as being much superior, in
my opinion, to any mixed paints in this or
any other county, and, in fact, beyond conf
parison with any (lead) in this marx ct.
THos. u. CAREY, Chemist and Painter,
Washington and Magnolia SITS, n. 0.
New ORLEANS, April Goth, 1877.
Caleb A. Parker & Co..
Substituting used HI. w. Johns AS
bestos Paints and Roofing, | consider them
the best | have ever used.
Respectfully yours, r. SINNoTr,
Captain Steamboat New Barte Able.
Reference. Messrs. Ii. Dudley Coleman
a. Brother, u Union Street, New Orleans.
Send roc Circulars and Price List. [a2s-3n
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-08-23

q Large Mixed car Is, with name, lvcts.
pss and &c stamp. 70 styles fun cald', ~ .
-. T Tor &C stamp. NJ. DOWD 4 20 Brt =
tol. CT. Nav, 9i-lv.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-08-23

NEW HAG
take pleas ire in stating that since my super
iatendencv OF the Planters Press, we have been
constantly using the Arrow Tie. Ii gives entire
satisfaction. and obi pressmen prefer the band
and buckle to any thai they have ever uStt
! am yours very truly, +. Il. IuBBocH. Su1't.
The above is infoF4ed by cotton FRESHMEN OF
New orleans, Mobile, savannah, Charleston
Norfolk, Warrington and Petersburg.
Tt n ) TO planters throughout All the c'ttup
States for the liberal support and patronage o;
the Arrow Tie:
r. w. RAYNE& CO., Gen'l Agents,
aug 23-3m, New Orleans.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-08-23

This hotel is ow under The. sole coBt.pl aul
management Uf the Undersigned, who EI~i"dsri
It for seven years, and whose past 'eDuIttipu, Dee
ca ms, IL a sunlcie1t guarantee OF ~ future
conduct. To that reputation ~ refers VIA
pride. rs well as to the high character o! hi, 9 .a-
temdu,y officers. CIIAS. T.. SNEDES,
aug 2j-lyr. Proprietor.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-09-20
Lctart Items.

Business in our little town is very
brisk.
Mr.. G, W, Gist has shipped up
wards of 600 bushels Of plums, with
in the last two weeks,
Quito a large number of people
from this vicinity visited the Mcigs
County Fair, and pronounce it a
success,
Mr.. ]. W. sayro's barge at Brink
cr's Landing is being thoroughly re.
paired. 1t will be painted by A. ].
Brinke., and caulkod by Nathan
sayre. It is expected to have her
ready to load by the first water, when
her bow will be tprncd to the sunny
south,
Mr.. J. w. Grimm'S dry house, de-
stroycd by fire last week, is being re-
built.
Tho Mossrs. McMillen think they
will have the piers ready for the iron
bridge this month.
Our popular druggist, Ed, Polslcy,
Is quito unwoll, but We hope soon to
500 him upon the street agoin.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-09-20
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The world-renowned author, in this adj
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gd~ This Lecture riR prore boon 10 hotS-
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Address the Publishers,
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HARTFORD CITY ITEMS.


To-day the heavens are overcast
with dark lowering clouds, threatens
ing rain.
Peaches plenty and selling at 25
and 30 cents per bushel.
Mr.. E. G. Harpold has returned
from his trip to Cincinnati, having
been down with his steamer, the
Robin, with a tow of salt and coal.
Found some difficulty in getting
down on account Of low water.
The public school commenced here
on Monday the 18th, under the su-
perintendence of Prof. D. P. Guth-
rie. Miss Lille knight has been
employed by the Board to fill the va
cancy causedby the resignation of
Mrs. E. G. Harper.
Mrs. Furnell, wife of r. Furnell,
lis lying in a very critical condition,
from heart disease.
Frank Meeks has gone to Morgan
town to attend the University, hav-
ing been appointed as a Cadet from
this district, Frank is a good boy,
and We hope there is a bright future
and successful career awaiting him.
Mr.. Curtis Harpold is absent at
Parkersburg purchasing logs for
slaves.
Nj. G. W, Moredock and wife have
returned from their eastern trip, and
are looking well.
Mr.. Casio is erecting 4 new dwell
ing house in Brownsville.
Mr.. Marlin Brown, clerk on the
Luella, who has been sick for some
time, is aboard again and everybody
is glad to sec him.
The Rev. Peters preached here on
last Sunday; subject, "Divine Proyi-
dence." How the Reverend gentle,
man can reconcile his theory with
the famine in India, the burning Of
Chicago; the death OFF, P. Bliss, &C.,
and a God of infinite compassion
and mercy, or with the immrtablc
laws of Gods government, l could
not see. He may be right, but we
see it differently. S.
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New Haven Items.

A good many persons from this vi
entity, visited the Meigs County
Fair.
We had the pleasure of seeing a
peach raised in the garden of widow
Tucker, of this place, which weigh
ed ten ounces and a half. Who can
beat that?
Mr.. Bush and wife, of Jackson, w.
o. Atkinson, of Putnam, and County
Superintendent Hogg, visited our
townl last week.
Religious feeling ran high under
the influence of a sermon preached
last Sunday, but alasl for the cold
blast of elimination and recrimina.
tion, at the end. Tho thermometer
fell so far below zero that no one
could record the temperature. We
have some hope however for a react
ion, Notwithstanding the doleful and
discouraging prophecies of one of
the members. We would advise to
bear each others burdens. The flesh
is exceedingly weak, and liable to
err. Hold no man guilty for all that
he says or does, remembering always
your own infrmities.
Several of our townsmen visited
the colorcd camp-meeting at Mason
City, last Sunday, and were greatly
interested in the proceedings.
The Teachers Institute held, at
Clifton, was decided success, judg-
ing from the reports of the attend
ants. We are pleased to see so much
interest manifested by the teachers
of Mason county in their own i'm
provoment. 1t is certainly the har-
bingcr of n new era in the schooland
educational life of our county and
State. Although the free school
system is burdensome to one class of
our citizens, beyond that of any 9TH
or State in the Union, perhaps, be-
cause it must be supported almost
entirely by direct taxation, yet, that
same class of citizens will see that
they arc public bonofactors; that
they are contributing to the culture
and improvement of the whole pop
ulation; and that tho result will ulti.
mately be to their own material and
moral good. l.. F.
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If you like a good cigar, you will
find them at Lambrecht's, the Baker
and Confectioner.
Visiting cards, all styles, printed
to order at this office.
The Institute.

Mr. Editor:
The proceedings of the Teachers
Institute have been reported quite
fully to you by the Bohemian Girl"
but as no one pair of eyes can posi-
bly, see everything that occurs du-
ring long session, such as we have
had, l will make a little addition,
and in doing so, will say that to us
the exercises throughout were very
pleasant administrative, and ! know
of nothing so potent and effective in
giving new inspiration and zeal to
tho teacher in his arduous response
bilities and throwing new light on
the checkered pathway that lies be-
fore him. And the only wonder is
that there should be any so careless
as to their success in the profession
as to treat the whole subject with
comparative indifference. And this
is what wish especially to call at
tention to in this communication.
We had the pleasure Of being pres.
ent every day during the whole scsS'
ion. and had an opportunity of OBJ.
serving the proceedings Of all pres.
ont. And il the parties will pardon
ME, l will say that tho County Su-
perintondent with his efficient staff
of assistants, manifested more than
an ordinary interest in their unit.
ring efforts to lift tho teacher to n
higher plane in his profession, set
there were teachers who manifested
great indifference in the work, and
who acted more like truant scholars,
than earnest men and women who
expect TO mako teaching an art or to
improve in their work. We hope
such will consider tho earnest admo.
nitions of those who conducted the
Institute, and If they do not it may
DO made so hot for them that they'll
DO compelled to leave the ranks that
their places may DO filed by those
who will not disgrace the profession.
ONE PRESENT.
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Rev, U. Pribble.of Point Pleasant,
has been holding a series of meetings
in town. His daughter Is with him
visiting friends.
The Mill Greek Bridge was sold
out last Saturday week to the lowest
bidder. The Messrs. McMillen bid
off the stone Aork, and W. G. Miller,
Of this place, representing the cleye-
land Ohio Iron Bridge Company,
bought the iron work.
The young folks had an enjoyable
entertainment at Mr.. Daniel Burris'
u few evenings ago.
BELEsPRfT.
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To which are added the late works in each
department as soon as Published.
WALL PAPERS.

We have the largest stock OF wall papers,
in Mason County, which will be sold lower
than ever before offered in this market,
and we are prepared to duplicate any bill
no matter where purchased, To parties
purchasing large quantaties we will give
eXfrn Inducements.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-09-20

A regular "barrel factory snake
was killed Monday, by Dan. Wetael'
on his promises, near town. 1t was
n "cow-sucker" and measured So feet
in length.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1877-09-20

John Young, Esq, of Mason City,
has contracted TO build a model
barge for the Mississippi Transporta-
ton Company, of st. Louis, at q cost
of $1,000. lie won't to ST. Louis last
Sunday, and will commence work on
tho barge as soon as he returns.
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Lucas 1ambrecht,
BAKER & eoNFEcTIoNER,
POINT PLEASANT, W. VA.

Takes pleasure in informing the citizens
Of this place and vicinity, that he is now
prepared to furnish fresh bread and cakes
on short notice.
He will keep candies, cakes, fruits, nuts
and in fact everything common to a Con-
iectioncry establishment. Also, constantly
on hand, fresh bread. He will make TO
order Cakes Of every description, II will
be his pleasure TO please his customers,
and to that end no cndeavors viii be re-
mitted. tApr. l9.77-tf.
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The fine horse belonging to Mr..
Alexander Clcndcnon, Of Robinson
District, and which took tho first
premium ut our late fur rs tho best
stallion, died last Friday.