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Buffalo Bill.

For once we have in print the history of
a scout OF the PlainH in his own words and
without any of the hideous red glare of
melodrama to read it by. Hon. William Z.
Cody, better known by his honestly earned
nickname of "Buffalo Bill" has boon we'll
known on the border for twenty years,
although not now thirty-five years of age,
and his success in his peculiar line has been
remarkable; but it all came about in the
most matter of fact way in the world, he
having been borniwest Of the Mississippi at
time when men were scarce and boys who
could handle plough or gun were consid-
cred as good as adults. 1t is hard to real-
ize that the subject of this volume was
full teamster in government train at the
age OF twelve, killing his first Indian at tho
same time; was hunter at thirteen, pros
potter for gold and rider in the dangerous,
wearing pony express line at fourteen; that
at fifteen he lay for thirty days alone in q
"dug- ont, or hole in tho ground, with only
his own thoughts and broken leg to keep
him company, while his companion went
back to the settlements for supplies
and q conveyance, and that when the civil
war ended he had boon four years soldier
and scout, yet was not even then OF age.
Mr.. Cody tells his story in simple, un>
affected style that commands belief, and it
is about az full of incident and adventure
as its pages will allow. We doubt whether
the perusal Of the book will lure single
boy to run away from school, steal re-
volver and tramp to the borders, for sons
how the men who know what frontier life
really is always give tho impression that
there is great deal OF downright hard
work about the borderer's life.
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IL Beats u Strawberry Festival.

Last Thursday morning four unsuspect-
ing and pleasure seeking geese accidentally
happened to wander into into Mr.. Chris,
Hinckel's wood yard, between the rear of
this Office and tho Spengler House. They
must evidently have been oblivious of their
danger, else we are persuaded that they
would not have had the reckless temerity
to make such bold venture. They seem.
ed unconscious Of any portending cloud,
however, and they kicked up as much
noise as if small boy was interfering
with their young or if n thrifty farmer was
using all of his energies to eject them from
hie hog pen. But alas Sin the midst of
life we are in death" And the same rule
applies to goose AS they stalked leius-
,lrely around, the eagle which lords it over
the enclosure, and who is his self-consti-
tued deputy, whose duty it is to vigilently
watch out for tresapassers, was on the alert,
and ready for an engagement. He swoop-
ed down upon one of these innocent geese,
anu DuEyiHb uiS IuoTCI0eS tdtOLtb LII ltn
flesh, he proceeded to beat 1t to death with
the but of his wings. All efforts to extri-
cate the goose by its companions who re>
sponded promptly to his plying cries, were
futile, and in less than minute it was
dead. The proud bird of liberty was mas
ter of the situation. He had come out
first best, and was happy, for it is not often
he meets with such luck. There is quite
difference, we imagine, between the taste of
a goose and a cat, and rs he had been Toast
ing on the latter for some time, it was per-
fectly natural for him to feel good. After
cycling his victim for few moments with
an air of exultant pride, the eagle COM
menced to satisfy his gluttonous appetite.
The festival must have lasted two whole
hours without an intermission. 1t was
a gray goose, and you may go tell Aunt
Nancy--for it's dead.
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M0OnshIners.

Deputy United States Marshal W. E.
Gage, succeeded, on Friday last, in captur-
ing notorious moonshiner, by the name
of William Breazeale, who is a member Of
gang that have been carrying on their
nefarious business in portion of this
State known as the ozark Corners" for
sometime past Marshal Gage visited the
the haunts of the Moonshiners in search OF
his man, but found that he had anticipated
his coming, and left for other parts. Not
to be cheated in this manner, he tracked
him through the country, and succeeded in
capturing him in the lower portion Of
Smith county, and brought him to this city,
where he now lies in the county Jail
This is only a start in the work, as the
authorities are determined to break up
Illicit distillling; and Marshal Cage is the
one to carry out their intentions in this
respect
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Circular Letter.
G. ST. L. u N. 0. r. r., OFFICE OF THE
Woe PRES, & GENL MANAGER.

G. ST. L. q N. O. r. r., OFFICE OF THE |
Woe Pres, & GEN'L MANAGER
To Mayors, Councils and Boards of Health,
Gentlemen This Company will at all
times, where necessity exists, cooperate
with the authorities ON the line of this rail
road in observance of regulations to pre-
serve the health of the people, and, as far as
in its power prevent the spread OF any con-
tagicus or infectious diseases.
In establishing guarantees, We submit to
you that sufficient notice should be given
to allow freights and passengers in transit
to reach destination, and be delivered before
the quarantine restrictions take effect.
Thirty-six hours 1867 hours for passengers
and four a. days for freight, would enable
such as may be shipped prior to adopting
quarentines, to reach destination. by CIV
ing us this notice it will enable the manage
ment to stop the shipments of freights and
sale of tickets to such places as have estab-
lished guarantees, if desired.
When guarantees are deemed necessary,
If the authorities will confer with the Divis-
ion Superintendants, Messrs, Mann and
Mckinley, and arrange at what point, If
any, it is desired trains shall stop near
their stations-then, during such quaran-
tine, trains will stop at no other point in
the vincinity of such station.
In all cases, if freights are shipped to
such quamntined points, they must be pro-
paid. and such goods will be ut consignees
risk of loss or damage from all causes.
Quarantine regulations should not pre-
vent trains meeting and passing at stations
when it is necessary for them to do so;
unless this is permitted it may work to pre-
vent stopping at points designated MS quar-
antine stations.
While it is our earnest desire to cooper
ate in preventing the spread ofany diseases
we shall not be able to run the road under
such system of guarantees as prevailed
during the epidemic of 1878 During that
period one hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars was the extra and useless expense we
were subjected to by quarantine regulations
II is believed that a prudent system OF quar-
antine regulations may beadopted, that will
give to all the protection that can be had
from such course, and, at the same time,
work no unnecessary expense and annoy
ance to the travelling, shippers, or to the
Railroad Company
II il should become necessary for your
town to adopt or put in force quaranttnes,
may l respectfully beg your careful consid-
Grafton in Trimming your regulations so as To
prolect yourselves and entail no extra ex-
pense or unnecessary delay to us.
Very respectfully,
JAS. G. CLARKE,
General Manager.
New ORLEANS, July Is, 1876
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only Ci,ristians


John Wesley once was troubled in regard
to the disposition of the various scots, and
the chances of each In reference to future
happiness or punishment. dream one
night transported him In its uncertain wan
derings TO the gates Of hell.
"Are there any Roman Catholics hore2'
asked thoughtful Wesley.
"Yes' was the reply,
"Auy PresbyterianG?'
"Yes,' was again the answer.
"Any CongregationalistsI'
"Yes."
"Any Methodists,' by way of clinchor,
asked the pioua Wesley.
"Yen,' was answered to his great indig>
nation,
In the mystic way of dreams sudden
transition, and he stood at the gates Of
heaven. Improving his opportunity, I've
again inquired;
"Are there any Roman Catholics here?"
NO." was replied.
Amy PrcsbyterianaS"
"No.n
"Any Congregationalists2"
mo"
"Any Methodists2"
NO."
"Well then," he asked, lost in wonder,
"who arc they inside?"
"ChristiaeS f' was the jubilant answer.
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He was long, well-built young man,
with wiry toughness about him that be-
tokened all ability to "get away with some'
thing" He rushed hatless, coatless, rest
Loss and breathless into the Central Station,
and yelled: 81 want to SEQ the officer in
charge hore.'
Survey him. said Joe, straightning mp.
swell went into soloon down ut the
Viaduct, and twenty men pitched onto me,
aud by ------, sah, it was - narrow es~
cape" ., ..,,..,,
"Wherea your coat and vest p asked the
| Police Court prosecutor, who was assldu-
cusly devotng himself to big chair in the
vicinity
"By 49, sab, was il that sitution that
l considered it a sight aafcr TO shake
them. Yes, sab, twenty men on me, and l
just got away with my life.
AS the victims proboscis was somewhat
bloody, it was thought best to investigate
the matter, and in order to have enough to
bring up the prisoners three men were sent
down. The assaulted man went along and
grew confidential.
"By -. Pm from Kentucky, sab, and
my dad always told me to shoot what
couldn't cut sab, and by -, sab, could
always defend myself, sab, without any
body's help"
As they neared the scene OF the struggle
the victim Rugged the policeman and said
''By -, always cut what can't shoot,
and I'll give you 5000 if you just lot me 80
in first"
They refused to let him risk his precious
life, and, after stationing the men so that
none of the gang could get away, one of
H. ....I Il, l. Sc Ia
old woman, weighing less than 100 pounds
was behind the bar, the only occupant of
the place.
"Do you know this man ?" asked the Off
Ger of the female.
"Yes; he came In here about ten minutes
ago in his shirt sleeves, and wanted to clean
out the place, and hit him on the nose
with beer mug, and hc went right out
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

DR.. Writ Johnson, of jackson, Miss,
sanitary inspector for the national board of
health, and secretary of the State board of
health, was in our city on last Tuesday, in
conference with DR.. Saunders, president of
our local board of health, as to the exact
sanitary condition of the city of Grenada.
We were gratihed at hearing DR.. johnson
speak in the most favorable terms of the
sanitary condition of the city. We felt as
sured before, that it was good. We have
the utmost confidence in our board of
health as to its entire competency to direct,
and our municipal board to execute their
wishes. We feel not only our own people
are interested in such matters but the whole
country. Such epidemlcs as prevail these
times are of great public interest, even of
national interest. We are happy, therefore
to report our condition good. Moreover
DR.. johnson does not find that condition
of atmosphere present here now which is
necessary to the existance of the yellow fe-
YER. True no one can tell how soon it may
be preGent Grenada New South.
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Alligator Eggs.

Mr.. II. G. Montroy, on Monday handed
us an alligator, egg, which was one of a lot of
1897 that he destroyed on the banks of Swan
Lake on Saturday. He found four nests
containing from 80 to 65 eggs apiece. The
nests are made on the ground and covered
over with dirt and brush, making pile
two or three feet high and then left for the
sun to hatch. If these eggs were not liable
to such Wholesale destruction this tribe of
monsters would be immensely more numer
ous -Friars Point Gazette.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

The rage that prevails In Mississippi
at this time Tor establishing new papers, is
simply unaccountable and astonishing
We venture to assert that one~half if not
two thirds of the old papers could be pur~
chased at much less money--perhaps half
the money--that they cost, yet they are let
alone severely and new concerns establish
ed, which have to take all the risk and ex-
pense of new ventures, But, as an old
newspaper man once said, anybody can
start newspaper, but to keep it alive after
its started-there's the rub. blinds Coun-
ty Gazette.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

Some contemplate scoundrel was caught
in the act of trying to tamper with the rail-
road track on the V. a. NJ road near
Howell's station, on Sunday night last. Mr..
James Bloxom, who saw him in the act, en-
deavored to secure him, but was felled by
blow from the miscreant, who proved to be
a burly mulatto. After striking Mr. B.
the negro drew knife, and was going to
make short work of him, but Mr.. B., thinks
ing discretion the better part of valor,'
got out of tho way. Mr.. Bloxom, accom-
panied by Mr.. Langley, traced the negro
as far as this city, but did not succeed in
capturing him. This practice is becoming
too common for convenience, and an ex-
ample should be made of the parties, ii
they can be caught,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

The last Charlie Ross excitement turns
out to be cruel hoax, perpetrated by col
lege student who furnished items for a
country paper. This joker is evidently a
member of a college school of journalism,
and after he grauates he should have no
difficulty in getting position on the Chi
cago Times at salary of seven dollas per
week. st Louis Globe-Democrat
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

Among the many prominent visitors to
our city during the week, we noticed Hon.
s. S. Van Eaton, of Wilkinson county !;
Jno, H. Mckenzie, Grand Master of Odd
Fellows II. B. Brannin, Esq, of Aber-
deem; Hon. 7. B. Graham, of Scott county,
DR.. Chas. M. Erwin, of Winona, Senator
McCasl1ill of Brandon, and others whom we
have now forgotten.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

1t is the intention of the managers Of the
Chicago, st. Louis and New Orleans Rail-
road Company to erect, at an early day, a
handsome brick depot at the West Jackson
junction. If Col. Clark will carry out this
intention, he will be entitled to the gratitude
and thanks of the entire community. The
present depot house is not much of an or
namont to either the city or the Company.
Let us have the new one by all means.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

The New York World accuses Stewart L.
Woodford with having stuffed" Mr.. Mines
the author of tho sensational story which
was published few weeks ago to the effect
that Grant intended to put Tilden in
Fort Lafayette if he attempted, in New
York City to be sworn In az President Of
the United Statos. Woodford does not
deny that he told the story to Mines, but
denies that there is any truth in in it. If
Woodford is romancer the world ought
to know it.-New Orleans Times.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

Just as we werc preparing to 60 to press
Resolutions by the Bar presented to the
Circuit court of this county, just adjourned,
have been handed in for publication. We
regret the reception at so late an hour
precludes the possibility Of an insertion
this week, but in next issue they will ap-
nenr
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

Fulton A. Stewart, son of our esteeme d
townsman, Col j. d. Stewart, died near
Eggs Point, Miss, on Wednesday last.
His death was caused by congestive chill,
aud the sad news was a surprise to oil. THE
COMET tenders its heartfelt sympathy to the
bereavcd family and friends His remains
will not be brought to jackson at present.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

A little colored boy, living on tho Chicago,
st. Louis and New Orleans Railroad a few
miles below jackson, had his arm fractured
by being run over by hand-car on Mon
day evening last The wounded member
was attended to by DR.. Harrington, and
the little sufferer is doing we'll.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

not spread reports Of yellow fever without
sufficient grounds for so doing. You only
succeed in frightening the women and
children. Our city authorities and Board
of Health will keep posted on the subject,
and our citizens will not be kept in ignor-
ance. jackson was never more healthy
than at present.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

Our young friends, Ed. Seuttor and
Thos. hgon contemplate leaving Jackson
noxt week for Colorado, where they go to
seek their fortunes among tho mines Of
that region. If tho young gentlemen do
not find fortunes, they will experience,
which is very near as profitable.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

For convenience and looks, the stable just
built at the penitentiary by the master
mechanic, Mr.. Swan, eclipses anything we
have seen. 1t is commodious, cool and
handsome. Just the sort of design that
we admire. 1t has been built since the fire
that destroyed the old stables, and will have
two large and wellbuilt oisterns immedi
atelY In its rear.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

The Holly Springs South states that Col.
Thos w. Harris was an applicant for the
position of United States District Attor-
noy to which Judge Chandler was appoints
cd. If his application had received favor>
able consideration, the Colonel would
doubtless, to-day be a member of tho
Republican instead of the Greenback party.
-Corinth Rcord
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

The Board Of Mayor and Aldermen have
appointed Ora, M. 3. Graft, Geo. X. Har-
rington, p. r. Bailey, Writ Johnston and
+. T.. Daniel, as the city Board OF Health
The Board organized by electing DR., 2. 7.
Bailey President, aud DR., +. j, Daniel Sec
rotary.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

A farmer in Holden Maine, relates that
being much annoyed with crows pulling up
his corn, he placed large umbrella in his
field in order to brighten them away. He
was good deal surprised one wet day to
find large flock seeking shelter under 1t
from the rain. The umbrella is now used
for nnothar nnrnose.-EX
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

Messrs. Hogg and Matthews have made
arrangements for an excursion to Kansas
City, Mo-, to start on the 18th of August.
Ten dollars will be the fare for the round
trip. This will give our colorod friends an
opportunity to visit the 'exodus'' country,
and see for themselves
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

John West, of Benton county, Tenn,
wants to know whore his brother, Billy
West, il. Billy was taken away from Ben
ton county or years ago, when little
boy, by one James Mizell and has not been
from since: John West is a poor young
man and unable to pay for this notice.
Benton Argus
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

We overheard a conversation between
two old colored citizens on Tuesday last in
regard to the yellow fever, to this effect :;
slim is you gwine to stay in town if dc
fever comes?"
JIM ''No, dat isn't. Dey's not gwine
to have any free rations dis year, and dis
niger is gwine to de country and pick cot
ton till do fuss il over. When lie fust
case comes. dis nigger's gone, you heard
mel"
There is sound sense in the old man s
remarks, and they should ne adopted by
good many.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

A great many of our citizens have been
making a tour of the country during the
past week, for the purpose of securing a
house of refuge in case yellow fever should
make its appearance in our midst.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26
A Game of Courtesy.

A bashful lover tried to WOO
A maiden fair and slender
She trfQd at the interview
Ard scorned his accents tender.
Said he, aside: 81 will invent
A little necrOmancy;
I'll launch at her q compliment
To try and catch her fancy"
Qouth she. with careless unconcern
"Your words they may be true sir;
l wish could make return
And say the same of you, sir"
40, you can do that very well,
And do it now-provided
That you make up your mind to tell
AS big lie as l did,"
i Boston Advertiser.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

This is the season of the year when the
good little boy refuses to go In bathing
with his companions, because his mother
forbid him, stays ON the bank to mind their
clothes, and scoots for home after tying
knots in the sleeves of their trousers
Public Opinion.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

Maj e. G. Wall, State Commissioner of
Immigration and Agriculture, accompanied
by Mr. Henry V. Wall, departed this morn
ing, on a visit to friends in the northern
portion Of the State.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

James Hicks, dolofed, who was on trial
for the murder of Kansas Foster last winter,
was acquitted during the present term of
the Circuit Court.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

Mrs, ], Is. Allen and daughter, Miss Lucy,
left Tuesday night for Bloomington, ILL.,,
where they will spend the summer. Mrs
J. H. Ledbetter is visiting friends in Vir-
Epinia.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

The clevor clerks of the Spengler House
have been rushed this week. There was such
p crowd at this popular Hotel, that nine new
walters had to be called in 1t reminded us
of legislative times.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

We learn that an enjoyable sunday school
picnic was had at Mrs. Patriok's school
house, five or six miles west of here, last
Thursday. 1t was splendid affair. Every>
thing that was good to eat was plentiful,
and the participants, old and young, enjoy
ed themselves to their hearts content. At
night there was dance at Mr.. B. T.
Ligon's, which we understand was well ats
tended, and good time was had
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

The Board of Supervisors have quaran-
med this county against all places in
ected with yellow fever.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

Fresh Blue Lick, Congress, Settler and
Apolinaris Water, Bass Pale Ale, Gainey's
Porter, Imported Port and Sherry, Anhou-
ser's st. Louis Bottled Beer, 1902 Brandy,
and the best oct. cigar in jackson for a
MCKEE @. HINoKLE,
At the Spengler House Saloon.
a7>it
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

A young lady pupil of high school put
on mass of false hair, penciled her
eyebrows, rouged her cheeks, etc., and
then went to the commencement, and read
her essay entitled deception, a Prevailing
Folly. n-Norristown Herald.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-26

We have been informed by gentleman
who visited Rankin county this week, that
he crops are looking in excellent condi-
lion, and the farmers all hard at work.