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The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1879-01-10

THERE were one thousand one hun.
dred and thiry-two people killed by
their iellow-men in the United States
last year. and yet only ninety-six muir
derers suffered the death penalty during
the time. OF the latter, Al were
whites, 80 colored. 9 Indians and l
Chinamsn. Kentucky il charged with
more murders than any other half q
dozen s,ates, aud yet only one person
was hung-s boy for killing another
negro. Several Others we're condemn
ed to suffer death, but the Court Of
Appeals, that blessed hope of all con-
demned criminals. came to their rescue
and granted new trials.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1879-01-10
POLAND CHINAsi

have ior sale Malo Hos, that I hought In
Ohio, and boar s0vs. aud pgs Of both -sxes. Ihey
arr The purCsi Poland Chlnai, aud will soll them
cheap Cor Gosh. aso have slN due Bull Calves i0r
salp.
aso-sm a. 70. NEwLANh
Crab Ofchard, Ky,
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1879-01-10
STANFORD, KY

Very CoLD.-From all paris Of the
country comes the news Of the intense
ly cold weather. Railroads North,
West and South are blocksded with
snow, and even down in the sunny land
Of Florida the thermometer has been
below the freezing point. The Ohio
River at Cincinnati i covered with
ice, aHording free bridge iOr pedes-
trians and teams. The suffering all
over the land has been and continues
to be great. A number Of people
have frozen to death, and the loss Of
stock has been very large. Here, the
thermometer ranged tor several days
at and below zero. reaching its lowest
point last Friday morning, when the
mercury registered l2' below nothing.
The old inhabitants say that il Il the
coolest spell since 1855, when snow
that fell at Christmas laid on the
ground till March.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1879-01-10

The Chicago Tmes is authority for
the statement that a Congressional
caucus has been taken by the friends
Of the Texas Pacific II. r. and the
count Of noses IL said TO have revealed
a majority Of seven in the Senate and
six in the House. in favor Of giving
the road the desired aid. The Speak
er of the House /. understood to be
friendly to the movement, and il Is
said that an attempt will be made to
get the bill through at once. We
hope this Is not too good TO be true.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1879-01-10

TnE first issue Of The Age, publish
ed at Louisville by e. T.. Sears, assist.
ed by W. T. Price, appeared on Sat
urday last. Il contains tweniy-four
pages Of matter, devoted to politics
and literature, and is a model Of typo
graphical neatncss. The issue before
us is brimfnl of well written editorials
on matters If present interest, and Il
is safe to fOresee that The Age Is des-
tined to become power in the South.
II will advocate the priusiples Of
Democracy, and all other matters that
will assist and cnlighten the people Of
its section. Subscription per year,
s3.25 BY mail.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1879-01-10
AFAMILY SUPPLY STORE

l. what l will keep aud the citizens Of tosn the
farmer and tfader, can lad Al my house anything
they need ~ city retail price,.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09
The BOndhOIder ExPIaInns.

II am bondholder. In 1864 / had
$40, 900 in gold. gave it for 800, 00O
in greenbacks, and gave them for 800,
900 in 3 20 bonds, deposited them with
tho Treasurer at Washington. and he
gave me $4,000 in blackbacks. l came
home and started National bank. /
loaned the blackbacks to the farmers,
and took mortgage on their farms.
Thus in about four weeks after sold
my gold had $95, 900 out at interest.
As tho law only allowed me ten per
cent. interest on loans, L had % silent
partner who started IN Office and
advertised Eastern money to loan at
ten per cont on farms for security, and
no money lent for less than five yeoxs,
In sums Of $500 and upward. Bot my
partner always charged me five per cent
for doing business, and deposits In my
bank generally amounted to B 90, 900 on
average, and l generally kept it loaned
out; and during all this time my $780,
600 in Washington was drawing six per
cent in gold. always converted tho
gold into greenbacks and loaned them,
and thus by honesty, economy and in
iustry, on January. l, 1870, 1 had
notes of $182,0O0.
''Since then I have been swindled by
many dishonest farmers, who mortgage
I'd me land, for more than it was worth,
md have been heavily assessed by the
Bankers Union for money for politi-
'al purposes, such as passing laws to
the national credit; so I have
'een eight years and have only doubled
ny capital, which is now little over
800, 900. Rural World.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09
A Unitarian Rat.

Almost any evening after six O'Clock
the time for closing business at Fuller
trunk store, says the Hartford Evening
Post, may be seen gray old rat catch
ing flies upon the surface of the show
window. The old fellow trots around
among the satchels and travelling bags,
and wherever he sees q fly upon the glass
or the goods he goes for it with nimble-
ness and dexterity which secure uniform
success. His operations are often
continued while several persons are
watching him from the sidewalk, OF
whose presence and attention he seems
quite oblivious. In the opposite win
dow are spread several sheets of sticky
fly paper, where few or many of the
insects are struggling, which would up.
parently be easy prey for the venerable
rat; yet he appears to understand that
the sticky paper is suspicious, and
avoids it, attending strictly to business
in his own departments. This is the
first Hartford rat, judging from the re-
turns thus far, whose record hints at
even a suspicion of ability for useful
ness.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09
The GAllla Sei2epA.
New York World.

The New steamship Gallia was seized by
U. s. Deputy Marshal Charles Maher, yes,
terday afternoon for debt. The vessel is
probably worth about 100000. The
claim on which the seizure is made Is Just
So. ''Why, this is too absurd for anything
you know ~ was the exclamation Of that
amiable Englishman, G. v Storey, Super
intendent at pier 40 North River, when the
papers authorizing the seizure were pre-
sented to him. The officer explained that
the seizure was made to recover the amount
named for services in towing the vessel to
her place at the wharf on her recent arriv>
al. "If it is necessary 1 shall 20 on board
the Gallia, and publicly nail up the printed
notices of the libel" Mr.. Storey, protest.
ing meanwhile that the whole affair was ri>
acknowledged In writing the seiz-
ure of the steamship, and Mr. Maher de-
parted with the document.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09

AT Carson Nevada, there was lately
q very curious marriage. The first
meeting between the couple took phase
on the train at Wadsworth by appoint.
ment. The passengers had noticed q
very pretty woman with a very red rose
in her hat, travelling alone. She said
she was from Boston and was going
to Wadsworth to meet gentleman
friend whom she expected to marry. AT
Wadsworth gentleman stepped on the
train who wore very red handkerchief
about his neck. He went directly to
the lady Of the red rose, and they greet
ed each other as if they had been old
acquaintance. Yet it was their first
meeting The red color was q precon-
certed mark of Identification. The
couple had corresponded with each
other for long time and had naturally
fallen in love through their letters.
They had enjoyed thorough intellec-
ual acquaintance, which resulted in an
engagement to be married, the novel
meeting on the train, and the wedding
which took place at Carson Immediately
after the train arrived. Elk,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09

A fellow toWnsman of ours has Away
had an eye to improved breeds of poultry
At his new place in North Jackson, situated
upon the verge of the corporation line, he
had amassod and congregated quite fiocl
of aristocratic chickens, and, naturally
enough, felt lively pride and interest in
their undisturbed propagandation A few
nights ago, however, tho chicken thieves,
who abound in this locality, visited bis
premises, and relieved him of few choice
Brahmas. The degradation was committed
locked in the embrace of Morpheus, and
he knew nothing of it till next morning.
When the extent of the casualties was made
known to him, he made no fuss about 1t,
but quietly interviewed his remaining flock,
made some different arrangements for their
sleeping accommodations, bought doubles
barrel shot gun, and then comforted him>
self with philosophy.
"a man," he said, "who has valuable
hens and ROSTERS, and won't protect them,
ought to have them stolen. have got
hundred and fifty left, and any gentle
man of easy virtue who is 80 disposed can
come in the night and get the balance.
He is perfectly welcome to them If he can
get them Although my doubleNbarrel is
loaded with blue whistlers, and sleep very
oundly, and educated poultry never give
any alarm, and have conscientious scru-
ples against bloodshed, and, perhaps, could
rot be walked up, or if awake, be pursua-
ded to fire upon q night owl or othor var
be blue whistlers won't kill, and |
may be l wouldn't shoot--still, might. |
In any case prowling fox, insidious owl,
OF otherwise is welcome to all the chickens |
he can steal from my barn-yard from this
time on until the close of the chicken-steal-
ing season."
These deliberate declarations OH the part
of our townsmen indicate the formation of
a deep purpose in his mind
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09
Strange as it may appear. the people

Strange as it may appear, the people
of the North are beginning to have theil
doubts about General" Conway, who
was going to sail down the Mississippi
with an armed steamboat and carry of
all the negroes to Kansas. He has
turned up in Vineland, New Jersey,
and has got into trouble there. The
Times, of that town, declares its be-
lief, "fcrmed after long deliberation on
the evidence, which has come to us
from time to time, that the General
whose very right to that title is very
doubtful-isan adventurer and fraud,
hesitating at few means of making a
living save the honest and honorable
one of hard work." That is the opin-
ion formed Of Conway in this city
several years ago when he resided here,
and there is nothing in his career since
which tends to change that opinion.
He Is bad egg,-New Orleans Times.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09
Kinds County Quarantine ReguiA
tiOns as 80 FreiRht.

at conference held on the 9Th between
the Board of Supervisors and the Board o.
Health of Kinds county, 1t was agreed thai
the following list of articles will be ad
mitted into Kinds county, without detention,
provided they shall have changed cars, and
been diBinfec.ed at the National Quaran-
tine Station, as required by the rules Of
the National Board of Health
Flour, meal, bacon unpaoked, pork in
barrels, lard, liquor, carbolic acid, all kinds
fluids, demijohns, jugs, cans, naked bar
rels and kegs, lime, cement, plaster, mo-
lasses, sugar In barrels, except crushed,
nails, ties, farming implements not packed,
machinery, hardware not packed, soda,
barrels or kegs, soap, unwrapped, salt,
tobacco - chewing, in boxes, wagons-K.
D., not boxed-lemons, unwrappcd, in
open boxes, ice in open Gals, white lead,
paints mixed in oil, not packed, coal-car-
load fish, grind-stones, sewing machines
marble goods, not packed; lead,
bar iron, Il. R., doors, blinds, sash, I'M
packed.
All third-case ma il matter is excluded.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09
The reenbaok ers Saturday Might
Last-A ROuslng Meeting
One Recruit

II Asper announcement in the last issue 0
the Independent, last Saturday night wa
: set apart for meeting OF the Nationa
''Laboring to Reform Greenback club O.
this city. Thinking that report of the
meeting would be read with unbounded in
forest by our readers, our reporter was
promptly on hand at the appointed houl
for tho purpose OF taking in the situation.
The following il, as We recollect, the sum
and substance Of the proceedings; Presi-
dent Carraway called the meeting to order,
and requested the Secretary, Mr.. @. M.
Hull, to read the minutes Of last meeting;
Mr.. Hull stated that he did not have them
with him, but was positive that ia or more
names were enrolled. He then proceeded
to read the platform Of the great National
"Laboring to Reform party; after which
he moved that Sergeant-a: Arms DO up
pointed. Carried, The Chair appointed
several gentlemen, hut all declined. After
finding that 1t would be impossible to get
anyone to fill that very delicate and respon-
sible position, Mr.. f. d. Hull moved to res
scind the order. Carried. Mr.. William
Hull also made some remarks, the purport
of which we could not catch, on account OF
the low tone Of the speakers voice. There
were no other Hulls present, and In conso>
quence no more speeches were made DUR
ing the evening except by one of the "solid
colored men" of this city, Mr.. John Pat
ton, who arose for the purpose of request
ing that his name be stricken from the roll,
which was accordingly done.
Recruits were then invited TO come for
ward and sign the club roll; whereupon
\ blind negro boy from the State Institu-
ion for the blind was led forward and
nade his mark, and thereby became liv-
ng member Of the great National "Labor-
ng to Reform Greenback party.
Tho club considering this immense in
'rease in their number "glory enough for
me night" adjourned to meet this Saturday :
veDing; when, perhaps, another blind ne ,
'ro may be scooped in. The political {
tatus of the. crowd present was about go {
Is Laboring to Reform.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09
Picnic,

Tuesday last was gala day for the
young people, the occasion being joint
picnic, given by the young mon Of this
city, and the young men living in the
Wright noighborhood, on tho Clinton road
Arbors were erected in the grove opposite
the residence of Mrs. 0. P. Wright, and
the young folks enjoyed themselves in
dancing until the rain put a stop to the fes-
tivities, when an adjournment was made to
the house Dinner was served here and
dancing again resumed, and kept up until
late in the evening, when the pic>niokers
dispersed for their homes, we'll pleased with
the days pleasure.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09
All third-clasa ma il matter is excluded.

Not great many Sunday mornings ago,
while family who had just returned from
church were seated on the verandah enjoy
ing the invigorating breeze, ye local passed
by and caught the following;
Religious Mother-(to son who is up
wards of 20, and engaged in the merchan-
tile business) My son, why did you treat
Mrs. T. so coolly to-day9 She is a
very dear friend of mine, and am really
hurt to know that you did not take the
trouble 10 go over and shake hands with
her.
Impious Son-(who, Madam II. says, is
about. to embark in the sea Of matrimo-
nyy-Oh, mother, she never buys any
thing, and dislike to be bothered with
people who never spend any money with us
I've got no use for such people.
Before the good mother had time to reply,
younger brother, who, apparently, had
paid no attention to the dialogue, suddenly
blurted out q snap-jude interrogatory,
aftor this fashion
well, Bud, if that's SO, guess Miss
SIS nearly bought youth clean out
amt she 2"
The mother smiled, the Buds" face put
on scarlet. and the urchin brother went out
whistling Nancy Lee. As we turned the
corner he was lying down looking into the
cistern. We stopped to see what he was
about. After an unsuccessful effort and q
few adjsctiyes, he hauled out fine water
melon. When we saw him last the melon
was on his shoulder, and he was ascend>
ing the back steps.
The y. b. is never second in any un der
taking.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09

Business was so lively this week, that II
has been impossible to find anybody who
had time to give Eye local. al item. On
Thursday evening we noticed number of
very busy gentlemen watching the move.
ments of an army Of ants, that had taken
up a line Of march on Spengler's corner.
The gentlemen were quite busy, and could
only. adjonrn to Chris whenever they got
thirsty, for the purpose of disinfecting We
can account for this lively state of affairs,
viz: the sensational reporters have dropped
the subject of yellow fever, and gone to
talking crops and politics.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09

Business of an official nature being some
what dull, this week, some of our city off
GERS concluded to vary the monotony by
spending day in the country. Prepare
tons were made for the trip, and the OBJ
jective point was Caney Greek. Now, it il
well known, by all of our hunters and fish.
ernen, that this stream is infested with
numerous snakes and reptiles of poison
Gus nature, and none were better acquaint>
ed with the fact than our official pleasure
seekers. 1t is unnecessary to say that q
sufficient quantity of antidotes were pro-
vided in case of accident. The day was
an enjoyable and pleasant one to all the
participants; but when they were making
ready to return to the city, the clouds
which had been threatening rain for some
time, broke forth in torrents, and con-
tinued to pour down all the evening. This
precluded the idea of returning home, and
arrangements were made to remain until
morning. But one of the aforesaid officials
If be did not, his wife would imagine that
he was bitten by snakes, and as dutiful
and loving husband, he must report at
home" Being afraid to start with bug
gy, on account Of swollen streams, he left
for homo on foot. After fording creeks
and marshes for few miles, he was about
to give out the idea of getting home, and
was making preparations to camp out all
night when he espied in the distance ve-
hicle containing his friends, who were
armed with grab-hooks and drag ropes,
and busly engaged in dragging the streams
with the hope of finding his body. He
quickly made them aware of his presence,
and was soon landed in the city, and to the
Blossom Of his family
Moral-"Don't tackle more antidote than
you do poison.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09

+. w. Prior, Esq, who, TO- some years
past has been with Rot son 4 Stevens, in
the capacity of salesman, left last week fol
Colorado, where he proposes to settle. : Mr..
Prior has made many friends in this city
who regret his departure from nmong us.
We commend him to tho public wherever
lie may locate, as a gentleman well worthy
Of their confidence and respect.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09

If loss of sleep is perceptible on the phiz
of the local editor of this paper, II was
caused by listening to the ravishing music
discoursed by the Feibleman Bros. the
other night. AS performers on the har-
monica, they excel anything we ever
heard. We could listen to them and never
think Of sleep.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09

The following is list of Grand Jurors
for the second district of Kinds county: T.
7. Hart, foreman A. II. Bradley, J. J,
Droomgoole, Jesse Williams, Caesar Mitch
ell, d. L. Lee, II. g. Davis, j. L, Nc
Gehee, NJ. A. Stewart, Abe Wright, Dan
Taylor, J.. G. Austin, O. standifer, Jesse
Farran, James Hamilton, K. Charlton,
Andy Miller.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09
MARRIED..

SEAY--RANEY--On the 31st July, 1879
at the residence of the BRIDES mother
Mrs. V. A. Doughty, by Rev. j. Woodall
Mr. M. b. Seay to Miss Fannie E. Raney.
And happy now--,he happicst of theil
kind--whom the gentle stars unite in one
fate--their hearts, their fortunes, and their
being blend. All cAaseless round jarring
world they roll, may they always find hap
piness; and when III life's eve, serene and
mild, with proof Of recollected love, their
spirits freed, they shall rise to scenes Of
bliss, where love and Joy immortal reign.
l.. V. G. p.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09

Hon. Horny Musgrove died in Chicago
on the LIST inst. Col. Musgrove has been a
citizen Of Mississippi since 1866, was a
member of the Constitutional Convention,
and Auditor of Public Accounts for four
years. Although Republican, he had estab~
lished character for integrity, moderation
and faithfulness in his course as public
officer, and showed great deal of public
spirit as citizen. He had his faults, but
he also had many redeeming virtues.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09

Our friend NJ. T, Afford, Deputy Sheriff
of Rankin county, called to zee us last
Tuesday He had been on visit to bis
brother Mr.. Lee Afford of this county, and
was returning to the "Freo State,
Capt. Harris says he wouldn't be Sheriff
If he had, to do without emit" And he is
RIGHT
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09

The attention of shippers is called to the
circular of the Chicago, st. Louis and
New Orleans Railroad The loss of this
road last season was enormous, and the
hberality and magnaniulity of Vice Presi-
dent Clarke is too much appreciated ever to
be forgotten. The object Of the circular is
to protect the road, as far as possible, from
loss, during the yellow fever season.
Read il.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09

Charles Williams, Esq, proprietor of the
Pearl River Foundry and Machine Works,
oft on Thursday last Tor Manayunk, Pa
}Ir Williams did gOod work in the In
terest of yellow fever sufferers last sum.
ner, and we hope his trip may be pleas
ant one, not disturbed by reports Of
bronze John"
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09

We met this week, on his return from
the Camp Meeting. Mr.. E, L. Frantz, of
Brandon. Ed. says the sermon preached
by Mr.. Galloway, was about the best he
ever listened to, and that the Camp Meeting
WAS largely attended. lie thinks he will
attend the next one.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09

We are informed that several gentlemen
took exceptions to an article, published IN
our last issue, in regard to row that oc-
Cured in West jackson. We will say, by
way of explanation, that it was not our
intention to reflect upon any person, party,
sect or creed in publishing the article.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09

Mrs. Little, of Utica, Mississippi, was t
few years since left helpless widow, witt
one child. Aftor struggling along fol
some time, she has at last fallen heir to q
large estate in ngland, and has gone over
with her child to take possession. o.
Times
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09

At the regular monthly meeting Of Gem
Fire Company No. 2, held on Tuesday
night last, Mr.. Jno. G. Carraway was pre-
scented with handsome gold medal; the
medal was testimonial of the high appre-
citation for past favors shown the company
by Mr.. Carraway.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09

DR.. Harris, through his son, has placed
on our table an immense peach weighing
about ten ounces, for which we return
thanks. The Doctor is one OF our progress
sive farmers and nurserymeu who believes
in raising the best of everything. ANY ono
desiring to purchase young fruit trees
would do well to call on him.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09

An old bachelor was recently heard say
ing to young lady: "There is more jew
elry worn nowadays than when L was young;
but there's one piece always admired,
which don't often see now "What is
that ?" asked the miss "a thimble," was
the reply.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09

The Board of Supervisors will meet Al
jackson on next Monday, the llth, for the
purpose of hearing objections to the land
and personal assessments for fiscal year
1879, AS this assessment stands for four
years, it would be well for parties interest
ed TO call and look into the matter.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-09

Mountains never, shake hands. Their
roots may touch, they may keep together
some way up, but at length they part COM
pany, and rise into individual isolated
peaks. SO it is with great men.-Vicks-
burg Commercial.