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A legacy for Jefferson Davis,

New ORLEANS, July SIT is learned that
the late Mrs. Sarah A. Dorsey, of Missis>
sippi, who died in this city last week, has
bequeathed her whole estate to jeff. Davis.
In making this bequest Mrs. Dorsey refers
to the great services and sacrifices of Mr..
Davis on behalf of the South, and res
pioaches his countrymen for their failure in
gratitude and appreciation for such serv-
ices, and regrets the small contribution
which she is able to make for his relief
The estate embraced in this legacy in
cludes two large plantations in the upper
part of the State and the elegant villa al
Bauvoir, on the seacoast, where Mr.. Davis
is now sojourning, the climate and sihla-
ton of which have proved especially favor
able to Mr.. Davis health and his present
of study and labor in the pres
paration of his book defensive of his adj
ministation of the Office of President of
the Confederate States. This legacy of
Mrs. Dorsey will make the circumstances of
Mr.. Davis quite easy and comfortable.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

Senator Lamar's address at the CONS
mencement of the WhitwoIth Female Col
lego touches The subject Of female educa-
ton tlelicately and ably, and will surprise
some of the New England Radicals who
have abused him as long-haired, typical
southerner. The Springfield Republican in
complimenting the address says ''Mr.
Lamar's address took the highest ground as
to the claim of woman to equal Opportuni-
ties in education and life with men. There
is no sex in intellect no male and female de-
partments of learning, was a truth which
he presented with greater clearness than it
seems to be held at Harvard or Sophia
Smiths. He well celebrated the ennobling
and sweetening influence of education
upon women, and cautioned young men
against the philistinism which assumes
that the cultivation of the tastes and mehtal
powers of woman enfeebled her affections ="
Washington Capital
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THE YOUNG LAD Y GRADUATE.
What She said in Public, and what
Were her Private Thoughts.


What the valedictory said: Kind teach
ers, ever shall we look back to the happy
days when, under your patient and loving
pilotage. we climbed the hill of knowledge;
ever shall We hold the recollection of your
self>sacrifcing devotion among our holiest
remembrances. And classmates, though
the links are at last broken that have 30
long united us in their tender chain, vet
are we still permitted in memory's forge to
re-weld the scattered Fragments and live
once again in fancy the happy existence
that has been ours, and which we prize
more than ever now that ii can be lived in
reality no more.
What the Valedictorian thought: Thank
the Lord, I shall soon see the last of old
Smith He never was fit for a teacher,
anyway, the cross old bear And then he
shows partiality so l never could see
what he finds in Sal Stebbings so attractive
No matter what she does, he's good as pie
to her; guess I'd have to take it if came
to school with lessons no better than hers.
And Miss Jones! Hin the old maid! She's
Just hateful. And Miss Brown, too! What
dowdy she IN! No wonder nobody'll have
her Thank heaven I'm free Of them now.
| don't believe I'd speak to one OF them if
should meet them on the street Let's
see-I must cut that Periwinllle girl right
away. don't want to be dogged around
by her any longer, and, what's more wont.
shall have to keep on good terms with
Steve Showers sister, though do hate her
so; for Sttve's got jolly team, and he
always dresses nobby, and all the girls envy
me and Steve when we are riding long
And I'm going to give Sal Stebbings piece
of my mind, and then good bye to her, the
mink! Well, I'm glad it's all over. [ never
want to think of school again or sec another
SC hool book. What life I have led, TO be
sure But l shall goi into society now,
thank fortune, where belong.
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Mr.. Darwin has just had an interview
with NJ Francisque Sarcey, and the clever
Frenchman describes it in a letter to his
Paris journal. M Sarcey says he expected
to find in Mr.. Darwin little, broken>down
old man. He knew that the author of
'"The Origin of Speces' was &c years of
age; moreover, at the time Mr.. Darwin was
not very well. M. Sarcy was, therefore,
highly surprised and delighted to find him
as straight as a dart and as robust as an
oak. His physiognomy reminded the
Frenchman very much of the portrait of
Goethe. NJ. Sarcey says he looks hale and
hearty enough to live hundred years and
more. Mr.. Darwin, however, does not
appear to be of the same opinion. He
dwelt on his old age very freely, but with
tinge of melancholy. at is pity said
Mr.. Darwin, ''to leave the world while there
are SO many more things to be done. As
advance in the study of nature l discover
yaster horizons. ard feel that ! shall not
have the time to reach them.' NJ. Sarcey
saws Mr. Darwin confines his ambition to
the completion OF two works he has begun,
one is the life of his grandfather, who was
an illustrious doctor, aid the other a work
on vegetable life. NJ Sarcey concludes his
letter with graphic picture of the happy
family life of the great natural philosopher.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19
A Feminine Question.

A lady who had had much experience in
teaching both boys and girls, speaking of
the extraordinary obtuseness of a certain
pupil, said
In physiology class, this young lady of
fifteen, inquired with languid surprise, SIS
there not a straight passage through the
head from one car TO the other ?" "a some
what natural conclusion the teacher com
mented dryly, ''if she had ever watched the
process of her own mind"
(Which would you prefer teaching p
asked visitor, ''bOys or girls p
Boys, infinitely was the prompt reply.
''No boy, for instance, would ever have
asked sucn a question rs that He would,
long before, have investigated tho subject
with lead pencil Not, probably, in his
own ears. She added meditatively, "but in
his younger brothers"
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

4 man who had no luck at mining in
Colorado found himself i'll Denver with
only a little of his original capital left.
lie had large brick of worthless metal.
except heavy coating of gold, and solid
gold corner. Then he went to a fortune
seeker and said Several years ago n
friend of mine was indiscreet enough to
attach himself to a gang of road agents. A
big haul was made, and ne received q solid
gold brick as his share. All of the robbers
had been captured and sent to the peniten-
tiary, with the exception of the young man.
He kept quiet, and is now leading a respect
able life. He still is in possession Of the
old brick, but ho dares not offer it for sale
at the Denver Mint, or at any of the Jews
clry stores, for fear Of raising suspicion
The price is 81. 500, about half what it WAS
really WORTH Tho fortune hunter was
told to break off corner as o sample Of
course tho piece was taken from the small
part that was gold Eventually he bought
the brick, and sent it to st. Louis, where it
is now on exhibition Mobile News.
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An Eminent Greenbacker Writes n
Spirited letter.
CAMDEN Miss, July 9, 1919.

CAMDEN Miss, July 9, 1919.
To the Editor of the Comet
Isent you a second manuscript some time
back, over the signature of "Peep,' and
rather expected it might be rather objec-
tionable both in length and sentiment, and
therefore requested it sent back in the event
you should reject it, but have not heard
from it, If you do not wish to publish it
there is no harm done assure you; there
are plenty that will do it willingly if see
proper to request it, at any time, and there
fore want it, and will send you the mum
ber of stamps as soon as | get it. L can
assure you ! am Democrat, and expect to
die one, but no candidate for office-never
asked an Office, and never expect to. be
lieve the main body of the Democratic
party are right upon the Greenback prin
ciple, but their present leaders are rotten to
tho core, and are working in collusion with
the Republicans, to bulldoze the people in
to their own ruin and enslavement for all
time to come, and with the dangers to my
children and my neighbors children before
my eyes, should be unworthy the high posi-
tion and responsibility of father and citizen
should remain quiet and see this terrible
bonded debt, bearing interest in gold fast
ened upon the necks of our people. And
you and all my old Democratic associates
may rest assured that what little talent God |
may have blessed me with will be put forth
in 1880 to divort this terrible curse.
never felt called upon before to enter
the political arena, but now, from the high
est sense of honor and devotion to my
country and people, as bequeathed to me
by the honored dead, pledge my every ex-
ertion, both by speech and pen, to push for
ward to victory in 1880, the true Greenback
banner, regardless of former party atfilia-
lions, and this you may publish over my
proper signature: THos. L. GOTTEN
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

1t is rumored that Colonel Robert Iugor-
soil, since the death of his brother, has
shown disposition to treat the religious
convictions Of others with less contemp-
tious disregard than has been his custom
He is said, less inclined to captious criti-
ciSm and heartless attacks, and more in
clined to be considerato and tolerant This
is in accord with Colonel IngersoIl gener-
GUS impulses in all things except religion;
and it would not be strange if this dashing
outlaw in the field of religious discussion
should follow the line of other brilliant
minds under like conditions, and become
tolerant and conservative in religious belief
if not orthodox If he should follow this line
there is little doubt Mr., IngersolI would be
as honest and outspoken, and as earnest rs
he has been in his extreme views III the
other direction, aud the world may yet wit
ness the spectacle of one of the most elo-
quent men Of the day turning from the
fierce intemperance of indiscriminato abuse
of the things that other men loved dear; to
plead, as few men plead, for tolerance and
charity
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19
NO. 49,.
Australian Journalism.

The London Times of recent date, cons
tanned an account of famous discovery in
Australia of vegetable poison which has
the power of suspending animation, by
which cattle can be Transported il frecZ-
ing chamber to Europe, and be resuscltatod
there. An enterprising capitalist las been
found to provide the necessary funds, and
the business was on the eve of success. A
gentleman from Australia explains TO the
San Francisco Chronicle that a few months
ago, discussion occurred in Brisbone,
Queensland, in regard to Americans and
American newspapers. Among them was
the editor of the Brisbane Courier, who as
serted that the American newspapers pub
lished forged accounts Of MI kinds Of things
and were liars of the most consummalo
stamp that Australian newspapers could
not he imposed upon. CAuiApaguo WAS
wagered, and the story was concOctod for
the Courier sent, and published by the gul-
lible editor.
The story was that an Australian "tramp"
had discovered sheep apparently dead,
which afterwards came to life. lie discov-
cred, too, that il ate certain weed which
produced Goath-lllIa sleep. lie communi.
Gated the secret t. an Italian gentleman,
who succeeded il keeping several animals
in a state Of suspended animation for Il
long time. They were rendered uueun-
scious, frozen, and then laid away to ba
thawed out ut pleasure Cattle and sheep,
it said, could be placed in a trance, trans,
ported on ships, and placed Ill the hands Of
Liverpool and London butchers alive. 1t
was also asserted that prisoners in ials
could be frozen, ticketod. aud placed away
on shelves until v1ntel tI-rpl,v eoy.i,,,, TIA
State much expense. Men involved in
debt could 50 into oblivion for years until
their estates had been relieved from tine
ShipWrecked persons could
put themselves III air.tigAt cases, take a
dose of poison and float about until picked
up and resylscitatcd.
The young Australian journalist WHO
thought the Australian newspapers could
not be hoaxed paid his wager, and the
''Thunderer" gravely copied the nonsense
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19
The Length Of nays.

At LONDON. England, and Bremen, Prus-
sia, the longest day has sixteen aud a half
hours.
At Stockholm. in Sweden. the longest
has eighteen and half hours
AT Hamburg, in Germany, and Dantzic,
in Russia, the longest day is sCveatecn
hours, and the shortest seven hours.
At st Petersburg, in Russia, and Toho-
losk, in Siberia, the longest day has mines
teen hours, and The shortest five and half
At WarlhuyS; in Norway. the longest
day lasts from the 2lst Of Nav tn the 22i
Of July without interruption; and al Spltz-
bergen the longest day is three months and
a half
At New York tHo longest day has fifteen
hours and ffiy~six minutes. and at Mon
ireal fifteen and a half hours
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19
Friendly Counsel.

l, Resist the temptation of circulating i'll
reports spread them not all.
.. If you cannot speak well of another,
at least do not speak i'll of him.
3. Never speak i'll of another behind his
back. Why should you consider his char
acter of less value than your own.
f. Speak of others as You would We're
they present speak MS friend of him who
is absent and cannot speak for himself
). Consider yourself the guardian OF the
character of those who may be absent, as
you would wish others to guard your char
acter in your absence.
6. Whenever it may be needed to men-
ton anything to the disadvantage of an
other, let it be done with truthfulness, ten
derness, humility, and with the recollection
of how much has been forgiven thee.-EX.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

VAssER and DAVIS spoke at Pontotoc the
other day. Davis spoke two hours, and
then pulled from his pocket manuscript
about three hours longer. "My hearers"
could not stand that. 1t bid fair to be too
large thing The crowd called for Gen.
Tucker. Davis demurred, and stated that
if they wanted to hear Tucker they must
40 somewhere else. They didn't wait for a
second invition. They went, and cleft him
alone in his glory
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19
A Mysterious Shooting Affair

New YORK, July 5.-In reference to the
shooting of John F, Seymour, brother-in-
law of Bishop Seymour, in the Seminary
grounds, the Bishop says that it is his be
lief that bis brother-ln-law surprised some
one in the grounds and tried to drive the
person or persons off, and was shot during
the quarrel. A man and woman, respecta-
bly, dressed, were seen to leave the promises
soon after Seymour left the house. The
Evening Post says: SAT about $50 o'clock
in the evening, Mr.. and Mrs. Seymour were
sitting together at an open window. He
directed her attention to what he said was
a woman dressed in white sitting on the
grass, and an attendant gentleman sitting
near. Mrs. Seymour says she could SEQ the
woman only She took an opera glass
and then she said "Ycs she did see a man
and woman. A moments afterward, lit
tie before 10 o clock, Seymour said he
would 80 out. His intention was to send
the man and woman ont of the grounds.
About half an hour later Mrs. Seymour
said that the man and WOMAN were gone.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

The Convention met in the Senate cham
Der in the city of Jackson, July 1st, G.. w.
Smith, presiding officer, VIM. L. Sutton
Secretary.
The different standing committees were
called up and reported in the following
order, The reports were recommendation
to the Legislature to be submitted at the
ensuing session:
On common schools. The principal re-
concentrations were that schools should be
more consolidated that the State Superin-
tendont should be appointed that county
Supe rintendents should give their whole
time to the schools, with adequate pay; the
/ issuing of State certificates to teachers; the
restricting of the branches of education
paid for by the State.
On Teachers Institutes. The compul~
sorry attendance OF one week in each year
by all teachers under contract with the
State.
On Higher Education heport cons
tinued, but resolution passed to abolish
the preparatory department of the Uni
versity.
The auditing committee allowed the ac-
count of the Treasurer and Corresponding
Secretary.
The Committee on Finance, inasmuch as
the funds in the treasury were inadequate
to meet the Indebtedness, earnestly request
ed each member to obtain subscribers, and
authorized them to collect the fee and turn
it over to the Treasurer the printed certi-
ficates to be furnished by the Secretary.
The election of officers resulted as fol-
lows:
President j. A. Smith, jackson.
Vice Presidents:
LIST Congressional District-Prof. Dupree,
0kolona
I'd Congressional District Prof, Ralnwater,
Sardis.
Sd Congressional District Prof. Clark,
Kosciusko.
4th Congressional District - Prof. G. W.
Smith, Durant.
9TH Congressional District Prof. Wolfe
jackson.
9th Congressional District-Prof Sinnott,
Greenville.
Recording Secretary - Prof. VIM. L. Sut-
ton, Batesville.
Treasurer Rev. S. l. Reid, fernando.
Corresponding Secretary--P W. L. Sut-
ton, Batesville.
Thanks were voted to the hotels, railroad
companies, and citizens of jackson, for
hospitalities extended. and to the officers of
the Association for their promptness.
The Convention adjourned to meet in
Jackson on the I'd Tuesday in July, 1880.
VIM. l.. SUTTON, Rec. Sec'y
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Mr.. EDITOR: The above is the substance
of the proceedings of the third meeting of
the Mississippi State Educational Associa-
tion. believe every member present was
convinced of its in creasing usefulness, and
of the fact, that, to &C complish the end it
has in view, viz the advancement of edu-
cation in our State, its existence is an abso-
lutte necessity. Much good was undoubted-
ly done by this years meeting. Some of
the best talent in the State was present,
and to careful observer it was an evident
fact that we are gradually, if slowly emerg-
ing from the intellectual inactivity caused
by the failure to meet together and discuss
our common interests. l would specially
urge our members, and others throughout
the State to pay special attention to the
advice of the Financial Committee, and to
increase our members and better our tinan-
cial position, so that we may no longer be
crippled in our efforts, by the want of
necessary funds. 1t is also the duty of
every educator to become a member, wheth-
er he can attend or not. The Association
is working for him and his interests, and
nothing but a selfish spirit and want of
proper principle will keep him out of its
ranks. Let us all go to work, and at our
next meeting, have such an enrolment on
our books, as shall be a credit to our pro-
fession and the State we represent.
Copies of the minutes may be had on
application to me, as also certificates of
Price, one dollar.
VIM. l.. SUTTON, Rec. Sec.
Batesville, Miss.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

Two Kentucky Turner'S hold down seats
in Congress. One is frequently fuddled,
and the other is sometimes sober. They
are known as the wabbling Turner and the
other Turner; but the Little Buttercup,
who baby farmed in ''Old Kentuck' ''many
years ago" so mixed these Turner's up that
it is impossible for even fellow member
to decide whether he is in the presence of
this Turner or that Turner. One of these
Turner's is angry with the Avalanche for
having mistaken him for the other Turner,
but in the present confusion of identity an
apology is out of the question. We might
apologize to the wrong man and bo chal-
lenged by his namesake. Nothing less
than Congressional investigation will set
tie this question OF identity, Memphis
Avalanche.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

The Philadelphia Record, an independ-
snt journal plays on the right string in the
following paragraph;
"The business men of all parts of the
Union should set their faces like flint
against the efforts of knavish politicians
and their journals to keep alive sectional
animosity, and should let the party manag-
ers know that they will sustain no party
which will persevere in movements calcu-
lated to impede social and commercial in
tercourse. The legitimate interests of trade
and manufactures involved are far too
great to be made the playthngs OF I'M
scrupulous partisans, and every candid man
will acknowledge that peace, harmony and
friendly intercourse between the sections
will benefit the country to an incalculable
extent"
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

ExGov. VIM. ALLEN, of Ohio, is dead.
His sudden death took place at his home
near Chilicothe, Ohio, on the morning of
the 11th inst. In his death the Democracy
of Ohio has sustained an irreparable loss.
Ruthless death has claimed its own, and
brilliant man has forever taken his fight
beyond the stars
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

We are truly sorry to hear that our old
friend, Mai. G. W. Harper, was defeated
for the State Senate in the Democratic Con.
yention of Kinds county on the 4th instant.
of his successful competitor we know moth
ing. but feel assured he must be a good
man, as it would certainly take a good
man 10 beat Major Harper, and to satisfy
the Kinds county Democrats. Enterprise
Courier.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

The Washington correspondent OF the
Norfolk, Va. Landmark, says that mem
Der of Congress in disposing OF his unGd-
ministered assets before leaving this city,
sent two bottles of old bourbon whiskey to
n member of the Cabinet, accompanied by
the following note ''Ebbitt, June 30, ~.
Hon. - Dear -- Please accept the ac-
twin relics of Bourbon
DYNASTY If you find in these chosen YES
sells any spirit of revolution put it down
''Very truly yours, -
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

Miss JOSIE KRAUs met with serious ac-
cident in Vicksburg last Sunday night. She
got up in the night and walked out
of her room window, falling a distance
of twenty feet. Her ankle was sprained,
and she received internal injuries, but it is
thought by her physician that she will soon
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Doctors Sentenced,

CLEVELAND, July 7.-Judgo Hamilton to.
day passed sentence in the case of the doc
tors and jnnitor convicted of concealing the
body of Edwin French, Esq Drs Schnei-
der aud Smith, of the faculty, were fined
S5GG each and costs, and the jahitor 800
and costs.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

CAPT HOLLOWAY has sold the Walthall
Pioneer to Messrs. Fox aud Roane, lawyers,
and retired from the newspaper world. He
goes to Winona to practice his profession
the law. We wish all the parties success.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

The Memphis Avalanche says the New
Orleans expert sent to Water Valley, found
little in his investigation to warrant the be-
lief that case of yellow fever had occur
red there.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

Mss ANNA OLIVER has taken charge of
Brooklyn church. Her financial creed is set
forth in this way. "Trust in God. Never
spend dollar until it is in your pocket.
Do your utmost to help yourselves.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

Rev. Mr.. Hubbell was riding on the New
Haven road, with brother clergyman. On
tho train passing through Milford, the
brother clergyman Observed
used to preach in that place. That was
some time ago. ] learn that the church Is
now used for an onion depot.
In which case it probably shed more tears
than it did then, solemnly suggested the
Danbury pastor
The brother clergyman sank into a pro
found rcverie. Danbury News.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

The editor of the Oxford Owl, new
paper just started at Oxford, bushes
when he sees flower" because the graves
of the Confederate dead were not decorated,
and seeing a flower reminds him Of the
fact.