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How 1t Happened.
TO Com. ], D. Elliot, United States Nav

"Serena, darling" he murmured, and
the old gate scarcely creaked as it swung
to and fro beneath her light weight, and the
silent stars looked down with tender chances
and all South Hill seemed to hold its breath
to listen. "Serena, sweet" he said, and
the radiant bushes that kindled over the
pearly brow and cheeks, softened the silent
lovelight in her lustrous eyes, Serena,
my own, if every glittering star that CLEANS
above, il every passing breeze that stops to
kiss the glowing cheeks, if every rustling
leaf that whispers to the night, were living,
glowing, burning thoughts; if every
Oh-h-ho-ho! Ow-w! wow-ow! Aw-w, oh,
oh, obi Oh, jimminy pelt! Oh, gloryi
Oh, murder, murder, murder! Oh, dad
rang the swizzled old gate to the bow-wows!
Ah-h-h-h!" And she said stifly that no
gentleman who could use such language was
an acquaintance of hers, and she went into
the house. And he pushed the gate open
and pulled his mangled thumb out of the
crack of it, and went down the street suck
ing the injured member and declaring that
however lightly one hundred and sixty-fve
pound girl might sit on the heart of man,
it was little too much pressure when APP
piled to an impromtu thumbscrew' And
the match is drawn, and all side-bets de-
clared off.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30
Church DiSsenstOns.

The members of the colored African
Methodist Episcopal Church, in West Jack.
son, are not at peace with all mankind, OF
with themselves either. One colored sister
thinks the devil has got into the Church in
the shape of the reverend gentleman of
color who presides over the destinies, and
administers spiritual comfort to this little
flock; 80 she informed Mayor McGill re-
Gently, when a number of the brethren and
sisters we up before that dignitary for
a breach of the peace, and disturbing pub
lie worship. Anumber of them were fined,
and the Mayor took occasion to deliver one
of his moral lectures, which would have
done honor to Talmage or Beecher.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

New Orleans Times,

Everybody has heard how it is customary
for each male member of the present i'm
perial house of Germany to be taught Q
trade, and how King William, in his youth,
chose to learn "the art preventative of arts, ,
and made himself practical printer but
we never knew, till Blithers told us, that
his majesty still keeps up his practice at
the case, in snug little Office OF his own.
According TO Blithers, (who now holds
cases in our composing room, he found
himself in his usual impecunious condition
last year in Berlin, and after vainly seeking
a 'sit" at the offices Of the various dailies,
he concluded to try at the palace. A fiun>
key conducted Blithers up dark stairway
and through painted glass door, and there
sure enough, was the emperor among his
implements.
'"The old man was taking spell of, !"
says Blithers, ian was sittin' on the stone
with his feet cooked up on the proofNpress,
sailin' into schooner of beer and a pretzel.
l showed him my card from the Union, and
asked him what the chances were.
We'll, says he, deere is dull times al
ready. Only zwie chobs comes in in dree
weeks. Still, drinks apoud id. You like
bier?"
'Yo know, boys, that never cared
nothln' for beer; but then it wouldn't do to
be impolite, SO 1 said yes-and then his
royal nibs reached over into minion case
and took out seven EN- quads, and we went
to jcfdng. Three throws and beat him.
Well, he went out and got the beer, and we
drank it, and then he says:
"'Dot is broper. OF brinter comes by
dis Office and don't dake his bier like girls
tians, he must set tiamont idalc
II kind O. shuddered ut that The old
man went on talkin'-told me that Won
Moltke was printer, too, and asked me if
I'd never heard that he carried the banner
through Alsace and Lorraine. Then told
lim about that chap that invented the indie
type, and used to travel round
he country shown 'em, but never tellin'
what the composition was-type that you
,ould drive through plea quad with
'heep's foot, and never bruise the letter.
he took that in, and then went OH to give
t to him about Will Nj setting twenty
thousand long primer in ten consecutive
lours; but when I came to M0t. he ups |
With sidestick and makes for me, and | |
lied two galleys gettin' to the door. amt |
'een there since.
"Curi's old chap, Billy is" says Blithers,
effectively, but, boys, guess he's dropped |
N to a fatter take than any other typo |
DIN"
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Malicious Mischief.

Some persons, as yet unknown to the
authorities, while our carousing one night
this week, visited the northern portion of
the city, and having nothing else more
profitoble or becoming to turn their atten-
ton to, proceeded to demolish the iron
fence that surrounds the grounds of the
State institution for the deaf and dumb; a
number of panels were torn down and even
the iron casing torn off of the brick wall
in some places. This was dastardly act
indeed and if the perpetrators are caught
up with, Mayor McGill will teach them a
lesson that will not be forgotten soon.
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Not On the BiIls,


At the last representation Of Buffalo Bill 8
play at the Opera House in Denver. there
was quite a sensation, caused by some
practical outrager. There are several ''pic-
lures, las the profession terms them-tab-
leaux, the spectator calls them during the
play One of these is the Mountain Mead
owls massacre which is Illuminated and in
tensifed by all the glory and glare of blue
and red fire. Some one serreptitiously
mingled quantity of red pepper with the
material for producing tinted flame, and
the result was somewhat surprising and
created CONSERVATION among the pro tenn.
c0rpses. The adnixture, instead of burn
ing with serene halo, went on a tear, sput-
tered, flashed, splashed, sparkled, Kissed,
cracked and flew in fiery blistering show
ers over the hands and faces of the boys
who held the pans, and over those of the
dead, whose vitality was restored in
miraculous manner. One of the murders
ed women, who lay prone upon her back,
with her head horribly gashed, and yawn-
ing, bleeding slit cutacross her beautiful
throat--dead as as door nail-was splash
ed and revived with startling suddeness.
She howled, groaned and Topped over, ex-
claiming: "Oh! Oh! My God! My eyes
are burned out! I'll die!" Other corpses
writhed, rolled, Topped, howled and groan-
ed. An immediate amount of profanity
dubbed from resurrected lips, and resur-
rected lungs poured out vast volumes of
hard, hoarse coughs as the curtain put out
the sight from the auditory. AS to the au-
dience. The pungent fumes and irritating
smoke inundated the hall and convulsed the
spectators with an irresistible cough, till
it sounded as if the place was an exagger-
ated pond, filed with shoal of elephantine
nevis, all barking for capital prize. Sew
eral of the stage people suffered numerous
blisters, but none were seriously burned.
The rascal whe added the capsicum did the
work of a bastard; he displayed no wit, but
showed himself a very despicable creature.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

John Dorsey (col) who escaped from
Col. Olarke's street brigade some days ago,
was captured by policeman Hall, in West
jackson, on Wednesday night last, while
attempting to leave Jackson on the north
bound train. John was not captured how
ever, without struggle. As soon as he
saw the officer he took leg bail, closely fol-
lowed by Hall, who only succeeded in stop
ing him after firing four shots from re-
volver, and running him down. Dorsey
then showed fight, but judicious use of
a billie in the hands of the officer quieted
.him-for a while only After going short
distance, he announced his readiness TO die
before he would view the beauties Of nature
through the bars of Morgan Castle. By
summoning posse of bystanders, the
polioeman succeeded in placing pair of
nippers on the ightist aud marched him to
jail.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30
A Just and High Compliment.

''If Tongues were Steel, by Mr.. Wan.
Ward, the poet of our last Press Conven-
ton, is a caustic contribution to Southern
literature. Its striking truths are presents
ed with mastery pen, Mr.. Ward is the
author of several poems that have been
widely copied and complimented by the
press of the North as anonymous produce
dions. This is wrong, but it shows the
spiteful spirit that Yankeedom has always
manifested toward Southern authors, If
Mr.. Ward had his dues he would be one of
the most distinguished, as he is,undoubted>
ly, one of the most brilliant, poets in the
United States.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

Askew, who was committed to Jail here
on charge of obtaining money by false
pretenses, in consequence of u telegram
from Meridian, was released on Thursday,
nothing appearing against him. We learn
that the telegram stated the author would be
here with his proof on the next day after
arrest But he never came, and Askew was
held more than week in custody. Either
there was great neglect, or Askew is an in
nocent and much wronged man. His own
account of the cause of his arrest gives an
aspect of malice. We know nothing on the
subject, and say this only because we have
published the charge against him as we
found it in an exchange paper. - Holly
Springs South.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

Mr.. E. s. Wilson, having finished his
three months contract with The COMET, has
retired from the local department with the
best wishes of the paper. During his
brief connection we have had abundant
opportunities of noting his faithful and
competent discharge of duty, and it is a
matter of regret that the Identification is
not permanent. Mr.. Wilson is authorized
to act as agent for The COMET in the coun-
ty of Rankin, and parties there desiring to
subscribe for the paper, can do SO through
him if they wish.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

Mrs. Hattie Galloway will open school
for boys and girls on the 10Th September,
in the building on Capitol street, between
Mrs. Bulkleys and st. Andrews church.
Mrs. Galloway is teacher of experience
and we are sure will give satisfaction to all
who may trust her with the training and
teaching of their children. Her terms are
very moderate.
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Grand Mas. Meeting and barbecue.

There will be Mass Meeting and Bar
becue at Forest Hill, Kinds county, given
by the Democrats and Conservatives Of that
precinct, on
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER IA, 1879.
Speeches to be delivered by Mai. Barks-
dale, Gen. Lowry, and other Democratic
Conservative speakers, who are expected to
attend. All are respectfully invited.
Committee Of arrangements D. p. Por-
ter, DR.. b. G. Harris, Mr.. Mccoy, VIM.
Robb, Mr.. Tabb, L. F. Chiles.
BY order of the Union Democratic Con.
servative club. b. G. HARRIS, Prest.
L. f. CHILEs, Secretary.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

On Tuesday last, while Mr. Thos' Per
sons team was endeavoring to cross the
river on the fiat boat at Grants Ferry, the
line by which the boat was fastened to
the shore gave wey and precipitated the
team into the river. The water being very
deep, the horses we're drowned before they
could be rescued.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30
CadetshiP for the Fourth Congress
sfOnaI District.

The competitive examination for cadet
ship at West Point from Col. Singleton 3
District, took place in this city last Mon
day, Gen. Smith, Superintendent of Edu-
cation for the State, and Professors Magru-
der, of Canton, and Watkins, of this city,
composed the examining board. Mr.. Jayne,
of Newton county, brother of R. K.
Jayne, Esq, of the Newton Report, was
the successful candidate. We congratulate
him
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

We are reliably informed that Col. Ham,
ilton, will commence at an early day build
ing steamboat for the upper Pearl river
trade; which is encouraging news for jack
sonians, as it is our opinion that steamboat
communication wsth the counties above us
on Pearl river will benefit Jackson a great
deal. We may announce it as all assured
fact that we are to have two steamboats, this
winter, in the upper Pearl river trade
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

There will be Unite party at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Dr. Buck next Tuesday
evening. All are invited to attend and par
ticipate. Dancing will be indulged in, and
furnished at a moderate cost.
Let there be full attendance, as the pros
ceeds 20 to good cause.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

We learn from the weekly reports made
to the National Board of Health, that there
has not been death among the white pop
ulation of this city since the Goth day of
June. There has been several deaths
among the colored people-all, however,
from chronic diseases. jackson was never
in more healthy condition. at this season
of the year, than now. So say the physi-
clans.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

Rev. DR.. @. X. Marshall, of vieksburg,
preached an able sermon at the Methodist
Church last Sabbath he also delivered
one one of the most powerful discourses at
the Presbyterian Church at night, to the
combined congregations of the Baptist,
Methodist and Presbyterian Churches, it
has ever been our pleasure to listen to- He
is undoubtedly one of the finest pulpit
orators in the South.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

Are you going to the barbecue on the 4th,
at Forest Hill Barksdale will be there,
and Lowry, too. DR.. Harris, Mr.. Porter,
and Ford Chiles will see that you get plenty
of sheep meat, and Uncle Dave Dickson
will be on hand to make you comfortable
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

Mess1s. Wright of the Vicksburg Herald,
and Campbell of the Commercial, came
very near having an encounter in Vicks-
burg this week, but luckily(O for the read>
ers of their respective journals, police
man was near and quelled the disturbance.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

Jno. g. Guice, Esq, of Carthage, Leake
county, was in tho city Wednesday, and
called ON The COMET.
Judge Robt. Bowman, Of Ynxoo City
was in the city Tuesday; also Messrs Henry
and McLaurin, of the FREQ State,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

Mr.. Guice, prominent citizen of Leake
county, who was in the city Wednesday,
informs us that there is no doubt but what
steamboat on the upper Pearl will pay,
and pay well he believes it so strongly
that he is perfectly willing, and more than
anxious to take stock in one.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

The Street Railroad Company have been
making improvements on their track on
Capitol street. A new crossing has been
made on the corner of Capital and Presi-
dent streets.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

There will be Grand Democratic Rally
and Barbecue at Spring Hill, Rankin coun-
ty to-day. Several distinguished speakers
will address the meeting. Everybody in
vited.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

Rev. Father Picheret sent to-day three
hundred dollars, collected in his congrega-
cation, to the sufferers at Memphis.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

jackson Lodge No. 1927, United Order Of
Odd Fellows, have elected DIR. George X
Harrington Physician to the Order. This
society is composed of our best colored
citizens, and is in a fiourishing condition.
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Lines by n salt Agent.

We dreamed dream the other night,
When everything was still,
We thought we saw
RUDE Davis way down at Chapel Hill
Greenback speech was in his mouth,
The Senate In his eye.
He met with Major Barksdale,
Which caused his hopes to die.
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list REOEITED-

At the Parlor Shoe Store, Fifty Dozen
Ladies', Misses, Childrens' and Infants
fine custom made shoes, all of the latest
styles, and suitable for the Fall trade, which
are offered at the lowest figures for cash.
Call and examine, Il. T. PERSONS
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

Edmund Yates thinks that in the big COM
mercial and manufacturing cities of Ameri-
ca, of which Pittsburg, Chicago and st.
Louis are types, Sara Bernhardt would not
draw one hundred and fifty dollar houses.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

AS September is the month that yellow
fever usually appears in Jackson, it would
be well for our authorities to look to the
sanitary condition Of our city.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

The first open boil has come and gone,
and now the first new bale cometh like a
nightmare in its wake.
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Let all who possibly can, attend the
meeting at Forest Hill tonight; Congress-
man Hooker will address the assembled
multitude; Col. David Dickson will be
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

Squirrels abound plentifully in the woods
adjacent to this city. Mr.. Willie Estelle
went out one evening this week and brought
home an even dozen.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

The first new bale of cotton received in
this city was raised by Mr.. Redding Hens
bricks, and sold to Messrs. E, & S. Virden
for 128 cents. 1t will class as first middling.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

A number of our young men attended a
sociable at the residence of L. B. Neal,
ESQ.,, near Clinton, on Tuesday night. All
returned highly pleased with the entertain
mani
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

Picunics and barbecues abound in the
land, and the candidates are consequently
happy, because of the opportunity to get
their auger into the "dear people.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

Wiley q. Jones Esq, the popular pro-
prietor of the European House, after an ex-
tended trip through the North and Erst, is
at home again.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

MIR. Geo. W. Carlisle, has returned to
this city after an extended visit to hin home
in Lawrence county.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

Mr.. W, 8. WATSON, the popular chief
clerk of the Washington Hotel, Vicksburg,
honored his many friends in this city with
o visit Thursday.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

jackson is very healthy, Notwithstanding
the fact that in Simpson county, it is report
ed that we have yellow fever here,
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In Nevada they call hanging jumping
down rope.'
The farmers say that honey doesn't cell
well this weather.
When it begins to thunder, the milk
knows it's sour has come.
A fire parade, like rainy day, is good
for show of hose, they say.
Dauphin gray is now shade of yellow
that will be worn in the fall.
An electrical girl has been discovered in
Canada. She ought to marry good con-
ductor.
He put his arm around her waist and
swore an awful swore, remarking az he
drew it back, 'I've felt that Pinafore.
A gentleman who was struck by young
lady's beauty, was determined TO follow the
Injunction, and ''kiss the rod that smote
him.
The Paris fashion of ladies taking tea in
bonnets and gloves does not seem absurd to
the country boy, who often drinks water
from his hat.
A writer who is slow about paying up, )"
snappishly insists that a clearinghouse
mistress has her weak and strong points
the weak being her coffee and her strong
point the butter.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

The G B. propose holding a meeting
tonight. Bro. Haywood Skinner should
come over and be ''interdooced
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30
Bank.
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI.
ESTABLISHED IN 1848.

THIS BANK EsTABHEDIN mdas payment
OF yaD usuanca
Attorneys andC
as We are sure will be to oIen accounts
We dauenlGa collections
the
Is refor adj esfu tLetana
Weuy Of securities lakstnar
mt OF tleSta tcarlr
n time deposits
We with Stat of
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

If you havnt sweetheart of your own,
borrow some other fellows and utilize these
beautiful moonlight nights
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

Mr.. L. G.. Boggan, the efficient and gen.
tlemanly Sheriff of Lee county, made
flying trip to jackson this week on business
connected with the Auditor.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

Do not in your zeal for the election
of any particular candidate become so
absorbed in his fortunes as to loose
sight of the fact that the success OF the
party is far more importance than veal
or woe of any individual. 1t makes
very little difference to the people of
Monroe who fills the office, but the
question as to who shall place them in
office may involve the future welfare
and prosperity of the country. =
Examiner.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

A Democratic campaign club is the next
thing in order. Start the ball by organiz>
ing campaign club by all means
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The best wagon in the world, all sizes
and for very little money.
Aue23-1m. G. d. Subway.
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Rohrbacher's ''liberty bird' continues to
make war on the cats and geese.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

Thos. T. Singleton, Esq, Madison coun-
ty's next Senator was in the city Monday.
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no ATTORNEYS.

We make Speciality Of Brief Work,
and our Prices aOiU suit you. Gt0e as a
trial.
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The editor of the Meridian Mercury says
be '1ikes lie when it is a hell of lie,'
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Every dog has his day, and every cat his
night.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

A little boy being asked, What is the
chief end of man?' replied: ''The end
what's got the head on"
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Stanley Hamilton esq.,, was in the city
during the week.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

Why not organize Democratic cans
mi on club2
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-30

At the residence of the BRIDES father,
Gen. Robt. Lowry, August 27th, by Rev.
b. Caradine, Mr.. r. E. WILSON and Miss
Rosa Lowry, all of Brandon. No cards.
The worthy and happy pair have the sin
cere congratulations of THE COMET
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OF MISSISSIPPI.

TINS Is a home institution, managed by hom
people, and gives its members the benefits Of good
reliable di Insurance at the least possible ACTUAL,
COST. No association Of society oan pretend ~ 10
more than that. WIN" !" u"
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AGENTS WANTED.

=, Apply to W. A; Roy Winona, Miss, or f. w.
East Mississippi 'h''' ioi
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-10-22

ROBERT CAMPBELL, one Of the old
est and most prominent citizens of St.
Louis, died on the evening of the 10th
inst. He emigrated from Tyrone,
Ireland, to st. Louis, when only l6
years old, and has resided in that city
for So years. BY strict attention to
business he amassed fortune Of sew
eral millions Of dollars; during the
war of the rebellion he was staunch
Unionist and contributed literally
from his ample means to the support
of the Union cause in days when that
cause looked dark in St. Louis. He
was noble-hearted generous man,
loved and respected by all who knew
him. a