The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20
BOLTON ITEMS.
BY JOSH.

! We have suffered considerable from excessive
rains
/ Our nights for the past week have favored
/ somewhat of winter
An honest countrymans definition of the
/ Independent Greenkackers is: They are the
un-nominated and refuse of the Democratic
party"
Our health report is usual, sickness of
any kind, and we have every reason to believe
that it will continue so throughout the season
SO mote il be.
| We were pleased to meet our popular and
agreeable young friend, 7. J. Wharton, Jr., of
the Revenue Department, Jackson, in our
town last Wednesday.
We believe that we can safely say, that since
the Convention which was held in Raymond
last Saturday, there is not a single white and
few if any colored Greenbackers in our town.
The bows of our Brass Band, ever ready to re-
lieve the monotony of the present duh season,
discoursed some of their sweetest music last
Tuesday. Keep it up, young men, We all appre-
ciate it.
Our white free school, under the able super
vision Of Mr.. NJ. Capers, commenced short
term of two months last Monday which is to
make up for what was lost last year during the
epidemic.
Our knowing ones seem to think that the re-
cent excessive rains will have a tendency to
shorten the crop to small extent, probably
induce rot and the bowl worm in addition to
favOring the other worms. We hope not.
Our Magistrate Court had an unusal number
of law breakers before it the past week, includ-
ing almost all classes of offenses the greatest
punishment inflicted however was $50, five and
three months in the county Jail.
Announcements for Beat offices appear to be
in order just There is of being
bashful about it, gentlemen if you aspire to
any official position let US know it, and if your
merits justify 1t we will see what We can do for
you
Those enterprising merchants, Messrs Crook
and Gaddis are determined not to be behind in
the way of improvements and are making some
valuable additions to their store building in
der to be better enabled TO meet the wants of
their many customers this fall.
The eoIored people of town and commu-
nifty propose giving a grand barbecue the
2Sth of this month; they have secured the
beautiful picnic grounds of Mrs. DamerOn's for
the occasion and are preparing for a big time.
They seconded in their efforts by white
citizens who contributing literally towards
it. Their Methodist and Baptist Churches will
be represented by refreshment stands. A large
crowd from the different localities is expected.
In our rounds last week we visited the Steam
Gin and Grst Mill of Mr. c. &. Harris, and found
that he like our enterprsing merchants, was
preparing for the fall trade. Among his inn
provements we noticed he has lately added a
large smoke-stack to his engine, and had
also cOntrived a rather ingenious method of
supplying his tank with water; besides being
ready to grind every Saturday. He has also put
his Gin-stands in flrst-class order, and is now
thoroughly prepared to grind corn and gin cot
ton for all who may favor him with their patron
age. His Mill is institution that our town
should be proud of.
The Walton House was made the scene of a
most pleasant and enjoyable affair on Tuesday
night last. Our band hearing of Col. c. f.
Hooker being there in waiting for IL P. NJ. train
got together and hOnored the distinguished ora
tor and NJ c., with delightful serenade, after
which the gallant Col. stepped forward and
talked to them and then proceeded with one of
his usual eloquent addresses, in which he re-
viewed several important questions, that are
now agitating the minds of the people, his re-
marks were listened to with marked attention
throughout and were thoroughly appreciated
bv the large crowd that had been attracted
there to hear hear him.