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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-08-21
MEETINGS.

OrrIcE OF COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
IIENRIco COUNTY, VA.
RICHMOND. August 10. 1879.
TIME COMMITTEE OF TEACH ERS
l IN TEST-BOO will please meet at Superlh,1
tondcpl,s office on SATURDAY. l inS1ani, 81 IL
oc.oGa n ri ~" scot Superintendent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-08-21
ExCgJRSIONS.
EXCURSION TO WEST POINT
--=..'~ MONDAY, AUGUST 10Th,
MYRTLE LODGE, No. 25, Z. OF P.

This Lodge uropose giving one of the most attrac-
five excarsions OF the season. FINE MUSIC has
beea provided and there will be dancing and other
amusements. A committee Will take speciai charge
OF ladies without escort
): Cara leave York River depot at 7;3o a. 3D.. ana
return al convenient hour Ia the evening.
TICKETS: Gentlemen. 81 ladies'. 60c.-to oe nae
of Messrs. Jehp Maxwell, William Hancock, AND
M. MAYO, commit tee. u au l9.Id,Ih4oa3t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-08-21
FAIR.

r TITLE GIRLS FAIR
IL at 1920 BROAD STREET,
- for the benefit OF the ron
MEMORIAL-ROOM AT THE RETREAT FUR
THE SICK. opn
Omen from II A. 81. THURSDAY 10 ~ .; W.
FRIDAY NIGHT. "u ~
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YOUR HOUSEHOLDS.
THE GIROHUIN,"
THE MOST AFFECTIVE OF ALL THE p1slSFEcT-
ANTS AND DEODoRIZERs.

j. VI. yASDEGRIFF, President of the Howard
Association. New Orleans, November 10Th, writes
1.-THE GIRoSDTS has been fully tested by the NOM
Der. Of this Association during the last epidemic
and II Is their general opinion that Il IL the best pre-
paration of the kind that ever has been ohercd 10
the public!
II therefor consider 1t my duty to recommends
its use not alone during epidenics but rs Al article
that should he kept In every well regulated house
hold.''
"NEw ORLEANS, November 10, 1878.
Having freely used the GIRoNDIN DISISFEcT-
ANT In my private practice and for the Howard AS
ISOLATION during the past epidemic In this city, can
testify 10 Its claims di.nfectant and deodorizer
In my opinion it is without an equal"
MONTGOMERY BROWN, N. D.
For sale in quart bottles or by the dozen at
MEADE Il BAKERS Drugstore,
tx15 9I9 Main street. Richmond, Va.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14
The Motive.

A man who tells us he is not candi
date for office often does it with q
mental reservation that he will take
what he can get. The best way to try
him, therefore is to look at probable
motives. If he should resign and step
down from q seat in the United States
Senate to lecture few squads in
Marshall county we might think him
a martyr. Or even should he resign
a five thousand dollar salary as presi-
dent of railroad or a bank to take
up the cudgels of the greenbackers and
enlighten the untold multitudes of
subscribers to the Benton County Ar
gus we might think him hero. But
when q man has no office, and nothing
to sacrifice and nothing to lose, and is
out of breath at home with nothing to
do; and, being ambitious, has no hope
from the Democratic party and must
rise if at all by the greenback ladder
and Republicans votes-well, what
then ARE we to conclude from the cir
cumstances that he cares most for the
people or most for himself, or not
much for either, prefering rather to
reign in hell than serve in heaven :?
But, let him come with reasons we
cannot resist, and We shall ask no
questions as to the motives which in
duce him to bring them-Holly Spring
South
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

The numerous friends of Miss Wood in
this city will be gratified to know of the
success attendant upon her concert given in
Brandon, last Monday evening. We clip
the following deserved Complementary
notices from the Brandon papers of last
Thursday
The concert given by Miss Melanie Wood
and pupils, on Monday evening last, was q
of rare merit. She and her pupils were
Julienne, of jackson, and E. A. Shelton,
of Brandon, and the Jackson Silver Cornet
Band played number of beautiful pieces.
The audience wassnot very large, but se-
lect, and their hearty applause gave evil
dence of their appreciation. We hope
Miss Wood may be induced to give us an
other entertainment ere long. Republican.
On Monday night, according to pro-
gramme, Miss Wood and her music class
and others, including Prof. Skellenger, of
Jackson, the blind man, and gentleman
whose name we did not learn, gave con-
cert at the Female College. OF course
the programme only presented music, vo-
cal and instrumental, and the performances
were faultless, and might be called excel
lent. The services of the jackson Silver
Cornet Band were secured for the occasion,
and they discoursed 'soul-stirring" music.
1t is good band, and the balcony, or
rather public square, serenade given IN the
afternoon was particularly so, and much
enjoyed by the average dry-goods Clerk
Record y,
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The Improvement of the SeRbORrti
and an INLAND Railroad.

Mr.. Barksdale offered the following reso.
lutions, in the Press Convention at Pasca-
gonla, which were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That in performing the duty
imposed upon the United States by the con-
stitution thereof, to promote the public
welfare, in the exercise of the power thus
delegated, the interests of every State and
section equally demand its fostering care
without discrimination; and among the OBJ
jects of general interest in which Missis>
sippi is specially concerned is the improve
ment of the harbors of her seaboard. That
this association hereby directs especial at
tention to the port of Pascagoula, and
would recommend such additional appro-
priations for removing the distractions to
navigation at the mouth of the river and
the sound thereto adjacent, in such sums as
may be ascertained to be necessary after a
careful survey under the direction of the
government.
Resolved, That to secure the commercial
and agricultural independence of MissisN
sippi, the press of the State hereby pro~
claims that she should have an outlet to the
sea for her own products and those of
States whose convenience and welfare
would be thereby promoted; and to this
end the members of this Association indi-
vidually aud collectively will use their most
diligent efforts for the construction of
railroad from the scaboard through the in
terror of the State, thus connecting it with
the general system of railroads now in
operation; and that said railroad enterprise
by reason of its general importance should
receive liberal aid from the State and Fed
eral governments.
Resolved, That the members of the
Association are requested to publish the
foregoing resolutions as expressive of its
sense, and that they will advocate the
measures therein sci forth, through their
respective journals.
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At the Methodist Church.

The Lectures on Wednesday evenings, at
the Methodist church, by Rev. DR.. Wat
kins, on the "Doctrine and Polity of the
Church., are both entertaining and instruc-
tive, and meet the appreciation of his con-
gregation. We have long felt the necessity
for such depression in the old beaten track
of holding prayer meetings, and believe
that better congregations can be had, and
more good accomplished by this new de-
parture, than in any other way. Besides,
it is such course Of instruction that is cal
culated to, and will educate the members in
the doctrines in which they profess to be-
lieve, consummation to be devoutly wished
for, We heartily commend the example of
DIR. Watkins, and believe it will be prolific
of much good, not only in this community
but in others.
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Relief for Lumber Men,
Meridian Mercnry.

Major Jonas, of the Aberdeen Examiner,
who is at Washington, where he is close
observer of public affairs, has written to his
paper that Senator Lamar has succeeded in
doing good thing for the timber men of
the coast country who have been 80 sorely
harrassed by the Interior Department of
the Government, by prosecutions for tres
passing, that were hardship and ruinous
to numerous persons who have fallen with
in the clutches of the law. He has succeed
ed in reducing the penalty so that persons
who may have violated the law without evil
intent, can plead guilty without injury to
others in constructive conspiracy to de-
fraud the Government, and obtain such
leniency as an upright Judge may be in
clined tc bestow under the circumstances
of each particular case. 1t is believed that
many of these cases, under this new pro-
vision of the law, will pass off the docket
with nominal fines, which would be a hap
py solution of their difficulties. Senator
Lamar entities himself to much credit for
his management in securing so much relief
for many of his fellow-ctizens in Missis-
sippi and elsewhere.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14
jackson CounciI No. 1, 10. t.

This organization which was perfected
undera charter from the Legislature
of 1876, is in a fourishing condition,
both financially and statistically, Its
officers and members have labored
hardin the face of many obstacles
for the advancement of temperance, and
we are glad to see that their efforts have
been crowned with success. Tho officers
of the Council are as follows: Thos.
Barr, President; L. w. Fite, Recording
Secretary Miss Mamie Rice, Financial
Secretary; Miss Carrie Howell, Treasurer.
1t is the purpose of the members of this
order TO give, during the present month,
an entertainment for the benefit of the
Council, at which time the play of the
'Idiot Witness" will be rendered by some
of our best amateur talent. We hope they
may meet with that success which their
zeal and good cause justly merits.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14
How ID Works In COpiah.
To the Editor OF The Comet

To the Editor OF The Comet
The great national malady-hard times
is prevailing all over the county, and espe,
cially in the agricultural districts. The wis
dom of the nation, in Congress assembled,
has attempted to formulate several pre-,
scriptions, and commend them to the suf-
ferers as specifics.
The several States have through their
Legislatures, attempted to diagnose and
treat the malady.
In Mississippi, the Deed of Trust remedy
was prescribed many years ago, and has
been persisted in by succession Of Legisla>
lures. But the great malady does not
abate-the patients do not convalesce under
this treatment, and the sufferers have nat
urally, in some instances, become despond-
emit and desperate. Recently, in the west-
cru portion of cur county, certain persons,
not learned in finance, above their fellows,
organized Greenback Club, and determin-
ed to experiment with the wind, or infa-
ton theory.
1t is suspected that they have determined
to make these experiments at the suggestion
OF DR.. General West who is understood to
be the great apostle of this new departure
in the treatment of the malady.
These theorists advocate the pumping of
wind into the stomach of any patient who
may be found in starving condition, and
they hope by that means to revivify and IN
vigorate the patient.
Doctors will differ, but while it is now
generally admitted that the Deed of Trust
remedy is delusion, it is not reasonable to
expect better results from the initiation
remedy.
In the meantime, the people are working;
the seasons are favorable, and the crops
promising, and these things taken together,
will surely tend to restore the pecuniary
health of the community,
Your FRIEND OCCASIONAL.
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The Gem Excursion.

The 10Th of June will ever be pleasantly
remembered by the members of Gem Fire
Company No 2, and their numerous friends
who we're 30 fortunate az to be present on
the OCCASION of their excursion to Vicksburg.
Promptly at the time advertised, the train
pulled out from Jackson, having on board
400 or 800 persons, all intent upon having
good time. After run of about three
hours, the Hill City was reached without
accident, where they were met by the Vicks-
burg Fire Department, headed by the Fire
mems Cornet Band. The procession was
formed and marched to the Concert Garden,
where the visitors were welcomed to the
city by Chief Engineer Fred Lloyd. The
apparatus of the Vicksburg Fire Depart
mont was next inspected by the visitors, at
the conclusion of which. an invitation was
extended them through Mr.. H. DEMO, to
visit the Hall of Phoenix No. 2. The
various engine houses were visited in turn,
and the jackson boys were loud in their
praise of the hospitable manner in which
they were received and treated. Speeches,
short and appropriate to the occasion, were
made by numerous gentlemen, and flow
of good feeling prevailed everywhere
While at the Hook and Ladder house, Mr.
H. DEMO, on behalf of Mrs. T. W. Camp
bell, presented the Gem Company, of which
she is an honorary member, with magni-
icent boquet of the choicest and sweetest |
lowers. Taken altogether, the excursion |
was success in every particular, and tho
express themselves as pleased |
md gratifed with the reception accorded |
hem by the vicksburg people.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

The usual monotony and quietude that
reigns around the temple of justice, pre-
sided over by his Honor John McGill, was
to some extent relieved on Monday morn
ing, 10y the appearance Of Mr.. Harry Lee,
who accused Mr.. Abe Green of trying to
disturb his otherwise happy life, by putting
"spell" on him. In other words, to
''conjure" him. Misses Jane johnson and
Maggie Horton appeared as witnesses on
behalf of Harry Lee; but as tho Judge
could not get at the bottom facts, he dis
charged Abe, with the warning ''that if he
was again brought to the temple charged
with ''conjuring" anybody, he would put
him whore "conjurer's" tricks are only
performed with pick and spads-in the fes-
tive ranks of Clark's brigade.
w. ii. Smallwood and Miss Sue Will
liams. alias ''Blackeyed Sue' were up be-
fore his Honor for fighting and disturbing
the peace of their Immediate neighbor-
hood generally. As times are hard, the fines
were made small, and the offenders passed
out
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

Mr.. Thompson is very fond of dogs, and
is now raising fine puppy. Mrs. Thomp-
son is exceedingly fond of chickous, and is
now trying TO raise a lot of "Leghorls."
Mrs. T., the other morning, found the
puppy charging full tilt after her finest
palet. Tie dog in full chase, and Mrs. T.,
armed VIA q long switch, at top speed,
brought up the rear. She did not get with
in range of the dog, but the latter got with
in range of the chicken, and the feathers
flew. Coming up rapidly, Mrs. t. fell over
a wash tub, and before she recovered her
presence Of mind, the chicken murder was
complete. The small dog retreated to a
safe distance and contemplated the scene
with apparent satisfaction. Mrs. Il. meek
ly returned to the house, and up to the
time that TIE COMET goes to press has pre-
ferred no charges against the murderer.
And yet some people think that women are
not angels
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

Cannot the city authorities, or the citi.
zens, enclose and embelish the square in
the rear of the Governors man sion? A
neat fence, few walks, rustic seats, a
small amount of sodding, and few more
shade trees, would make this square de>
lightful evening retreat, and pleasant
place for the little ones and it would be
an ornament to that part of town. The
cost would not be great A few hundred
of dollars would accomplish the whole
thing
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

The 9th anniversary of the organization
of the Jackson Benevolent Society was
celebrated by grand demonstration
on the part of our colored friends. The
members of the order in this city, accom-
panied by their invited guests, from differ
emit portions of the State, repaired to
Hamilton Park, where an address was
delivered by j. A. Shorter. The crowd
numbered about 5000. The officers of the
Society in this city are as follows; Presi-
dent, Jno. Crawford; Secretary, N. s.
Temple; Treasurer, Henry Young.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

The card of Col. A. W. Hyatt, of New
Orleans, Printer, Manufacturer of Blank
Books, and Dealer in every variety of Sta
tionery, appears among our advertisements,
to-day. Col. Hyatt has mastered his bust
ness, and deserves and receives fine pat
ronage from the country. When he once
gets customer he hardly ever loses him,
because he never fails to give satisfaction,
and he is man who. wins at once and
wears WE'LL Those who deal with him the
most and the largest, are his best friends.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14
ID. T., Porter for Circuit Clerk.
To the Editor of the Comet

To the Editor of the Comet:
If Mr.. D. Price Porter will consent to be-
come, a candidate for the office of Circuit
Clerk of Kinds county, he will command a
strong and solid support from his many
friends and admirers throughout the entire
county.
Mr.. Porter is universally popular and
highly esteemed in his county, where he has
been a resident for long and well spent
period of years for his many sterling and
endearing qualities as friend and as use
full member of society. Possessed of ex-
tensive clerical experience, always loyal to
the cause of the people, faithful and pune
tual in all business matters, the people
could not confer a position upon more
deserving citizen. MANY VOTERS.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

The Sunday afternoon prayer-meeting at
tho West jackson engine house is favorite
resort for the good people of that ward.
The leaders in this good work cordially in
wife everybody to come and encourage the
workers by their presence. Remember,
the hour Of meeting is o'clock.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

The entertainment given by the pupils OF
the West jackson public school, on Friday
evening, 9th inst, was not very largely at
tended owing to the Indictment weather;
still the audience was quite an appreciative
one, and the different charades and tab
leau1, seemed to meet the approval of all.
After the programme had been carried out,
the hall was cleared, and the young people
were allowed to enjoy themselves in the
''merry mazes of the dance.'
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

DIR. Il. j. Mitchell, Superintendent of the
Mississippi Asylum for the Insane, is at
tending the Convention of Superintendent
of Insane Asylums, at Providence X. L.
We hope the Doctors trip will be one OF
pleasure, ae well as well as profit to him.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

We believe it is the settled and CONSOLE
dated purpose of the people to have the
present lien law of the State repealed.
Judging from the tone of the press, there
is not the shade of the shadow of doubt
upon tile fate of this measure. What will
be the substitute or whether there will be
any or not, we are not prepared to say just
now.-Grenada Sentinel.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

There was an attempt at suicide in this
city on Sunday morning last. The timely
arrival of a physician prevented a success
full termination. As the would-be suicide
is deeply repentaat, we refrain from giving
her name.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

The Vicksburg firemen, while at the
Hook and Ladder Hall, passed resolution
to appoint committee to make arrange
ments for picnic at Hamilton Park on
the Goth of the present month. This is as
it should be boys. You owe Jackson a
visit, and in the language of prominent
fireman of the Hill City, "Come out and
relnx."
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

While the car on Butehert's Wharf was
being drawn up from the pier-head last
night, it ran of the track, and threw the
mule, a fine one, overheard. There were
two persons on the car, who went over with
IL one under and one on the car. The car
struck the mule and injured it very severely.
The water was about three feet deep. so no
doubt prevented more serious injury.
Neither of the persons were hurt though
all ducked and frightened. -Seashore Ga
Zette.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

We learn that Col. j. D. Stewart and D..
M. Potter, Esq, (the former a candidate
for the Democratic nomination for State
Senator, and the latter for District Attor-
ney), will speak at Union Church tonight.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

Quite number of our amateur musicians
attended, and took part in tho concert given
by Miss Melane Wood, in Brandon, on
Monday evening last. The Capital City
Band was also present, and added greatly
to the success of the entertainment Miss
Wood is quite favorite in jackson, and
we are always pleased to note her success.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

The entertainment given by the little
ones at Fair Lawn Institute last night was
a unique and enjoyable affair. A nice little
sum realized for the benefit of the Ladies'
Sustentation Society of the Presbyterian
church.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

Major F. NJ. Abbott of this county made
shipment of LOO pounds of wool this
week. 1t was mostly his own clipping.
He will make another shipment soon. This
goes to show what can be done if our peo-
pie will undertake it with an energy and
spirit worthy the enterprise. West Point
Echo.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

We learn from friend that some con-
victs employed on the Barksdale place, near
thi" city, were Frustrated by the sun during
the week. They were men who had only
been for short time out of Jail, and were
of course unused to out door work All
are recovering
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

Requiring stimulant made from Pure
Grain, free from Fusil Oil, and improved
by age, should purchase I. W. Harper's
Nelson county Kentucky Whisky. Law
renee Fragiacomo, jackson, Miss, sole
agent for the distillery. If.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

Col. E. Richardson, accompanied by
Mrs. Richardson and Mrs Withers, left for
the East on Sunday morning last. They
go to visit Miss Susie Richardson, who is
attending Mrs. Pegrams School, at Bal
timore.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

Our handsome young friends, Messrs.
Geo. Rigby and Charles Armistead, now
have charge of the accommodation train on
the Vicksburg and Meridian Railroad as
conductor and baggage master.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

Mr., Harrison Taylor is erecting new
shop on the site lately occupied by his old
one on Pascagoula street. When completed
it will be an ornament to that portion of
the cjty
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

Mr.. John Mcdonnell, after an extended
trip through The eastern cities, has return
ed much improved in health. He speaks
in glowing terms of his tour, and the pros
poets for better times.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

The members of the Hibernian Associa~
ton are actively preparing for their per
Torrance of Robt Emmett, which will be
given at an early date.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

S. @. Cochran, Esq, of Canton, Grand
Reporter of the Knights of Honor of this
State, paid us call on Wednesday. Mr..
O. reports the order as still increasing in
membership throughout the State.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14
For RenrescntatiYe.

We are authorized to announce THos. A.
McWILLIE as a candidate for Representa-
tive for Kinds county, subject to action of
Democratic Conservative Nominating Con-
vention.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14

match game of base ball was played on
the ball grounds in West Jackson, on Tues
day evening, between club from Vicks
burg, and the Independents, of this city.
The gamo resulted in favor of the latter
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-14
RAILROAD TIMETABLE.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


W. It. RAr1rrr is candidate for re-
election to the Office of Chancery Clerk of
Kinds County, election next November.
Subject to the Democratic Conservative
Convention,