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The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06
s'Why Yes, I've Shot EN- ON the
PrRriea,s'


As Coles Mammoth Show was making
its grand street parade last Monday, the
streets were so densely thronged that il
was absolutely impossible to see anything,
and all who could, managed to procure an
eligible standing place on the various up
stairs galleries. Prominent among the
sigllt-seers on Spengler's gallery, were
couple of country gentlemen who looked
like they had been eating catfish, for they
we're evidently as wise as owls. After
the IA camels, 8 elephants, six lions and "a
snakes had passed up the street and been
separately and wisely commented upon
by these two youths who had possibly seen
some experience as cowboys, the caliope
down by the city hall on its way up, COM
menced to grind out sway down on the
Sewanee River" this writer, with sober
face asked the boys if they had ever seen
a caliope, and as quick as electricity, gained
this information from the sprighliest one:
"why yes; I've shot EN- on the praries.
Texas is full of EN-. I've seen Bill Brown
kill two at one shot"
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

To the Editor Of the Comet;


1t Inc members of the Episcopa
n church throughout the State, hav,
II been highly pleased and edited will
The ut. Rev. G. IT. Quintard, of Ten.
hessee, who has made the annual visi
, tatlon to this diocese in behalf of Bish.
op daeen, who felt himself too infirm
10 undertake the fatigue necessarily
attending the performance of the func-
lions of his office. The writer first
met Bishop Quintard at Sewanee, a
peak of the Cumberland mountains
In Tennessee, where the University is
located, and speaking his own expe-
rience and as a witness of his inter-
course with the young and the old
there, one cannot know him long
without giving him tribute of love
and admiration. Wherever he has
gone in Mississippi he has left good
impression, and it will have the effect
Of causing those who have seen and
heard him to address themselves more
earnestly to church work with all it's
various important duties and RESPONSE
bilities. His discourses are practical
Illustrations Of the truths which the
Bible discloses but coming to us as the
songs of the psalmist, in an eloquence
which is not in vain. His warning
appeals pregnant with so much of the
wisdom of earth and heaven, falling
on the ears as those of the great Christ
ian orators of the past, whose deeds
among men in the cause of Christ,
have immortalized their names, would
compel us to pause and reflect in this
era, when we are SO easily transported
by the harvest of temporal successes
to be reaped in every branch of human
avocation, that the idea of Christian
virtue is treated with levity, or the
effort to embrace it has fallen into
gross neglect.
The writer, by invitation of the
Bishop, accompanied him to the pref
ty town of Brandon on Wednesday.
The people of that parish received the
Bishop with every manifestation of
gladness. He rejoiced to find them
with beautiful church, and express
ID great regret that they had no resi- 4
lent minister, and in this event, urg-
ng the necessity of maintaining or {
ANIMATION by having lay readers. He 8
reached there at morning and night, T
epeating at the latter time his grand G
ermon of " Sampson shorn of his J,
trength in the lap of Delilah," which
edelivered here so splendidly on Sun c,
ay morning. They felt it, and may d,
$ fruits be seen, for seemingly, he n
poke with as much zeal is if he stood AZ
st. Paul's.
When the night services had con-
uded, and we had retired at the res 10
ence of Mr.. and Mrs. Green, whose on ~
9nial and generous entertainment of tif
will be a "green spot in memory's de
aste," the Bishop was serenaded by mn nv
me of the young ladies and gentle to,
en- of Brandon. He expressed a real
nse of qualification at this, and said
would be an episode which he would l.:
rry back to the mountains, and tell. ba he,
The name of Quintard will not be RI
gotten in Mississippi. Possessed of Bo
these attractive social traits of
aracter, with superior caste of mig
up in the scale of intel 81 "a
't-and worthily the head of the -
urch, makes him "form and COM -
nation where every God did seem to VI
his seal to give the world assur- ne
ce of man." VERITAS. = ~
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

We were shown yesterday sewing ma
chine that is being manufactured by the
Eldridge Manufacturing Company, o.
Chicago, called the Eldridge Sewing Ma
chine. 1t is certainly fine piece of me-
chanism, and in our Judgment one of the
most substantial, durable and prettiest
working machines in the market. Mr.. A.
L. Brunson the popular sewing machine
dealer, assures us that it is one of the best.
lie invites tho public to call at his office
and examine it, as well as other popular
machines, which he has.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

Capt. II. B, Stevens at his mammoth
store, 1O9 Canal, corner exchange place,
New Orleans, has an immense stock Boys,
Mems and childrens suits, which he sells al
remarkably low prices. He has surrounded
himself with clever, and expert statesmen,
and his long experience in this line enables
him to buy as well as to sell 10 the advan-
tase of the purchaser, and his large assert
ment gives a wide field for choice. No one
need go there and fail 10 be satisfied, as to
qualify, style, price or treatment 4
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

We regret 10 learn of the worse condi-
ton Of Mr.. A. G. Fairman, of Monticello,
brother of our Mr.. H. @. Fairman, of the
Auditors Office. Mr.. Fairman has been in
bad health for some time, and when be was
hsse in the spring, his friends were anxious
about his condition. Mr.. H. O. Fairman
left last Thursday night in response 10 a
telegram which announced that his brother
was rapidly sinking.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

We were pleased to receive a call on
Tuesday from Mr.. L. w. Carraway, Treas.
urer elect Of Kinds county, and Mr.. l. v.
Enochs, both substantial and intelligent
farmers of this county, and both friends
and patrons of THE COMET.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

We are informed that Col. Ed. Richard
son, and gentlemen from Georgia and New
York, were the purchasers of the North
Louisiana Railroad, from Vicksburg to
Shreveport and that the gap between
Shreveport and Monroe will be built imme-
diately. The fact that Col. Richardson was
elected President, establishes the success
of fine road. sttt.e .rssfsE EF
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

After an absence of ten days, on profes
lonal business, DR.. A. H. HILzHE1M is once
more in his office, prepared to execute al
operations in Destistry in the most scien
tltic manner, at lowest cash prices. He
desires to say to those at distance. who
may require Dental services, that he has
discontinued his visits to the surrounding
towns and country, for the winter.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

1t will bsseen from his announcement
in the proper place, that George s. Dodds,
Esq, is candidate for Clerk of the House
OF Representatives. Mr.. Dodds is the
present Mayor of Hazlehurst and he is @
young lawyer of prominence who has
taken fine position in that intelligent COM
munity. He is graduate of Clinton COL
iege-a man of education end experience,
and fully competent to discharge the duties
of the Office to which he aspires.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

The following is a list of Grand Jurors
appointed by the Board of Supervisors for
the next term of the Circuit Court:
Asa Tinnin, Thos. Boddie, B. 7. Ligon,
O. L. Thomas, James Vjrden, S. G.. Will,
son, J. B. Abou, Geo. A. Work, W. D.
Birdsong, B. A. Dixon, Ed. Harvey (col., }
Jesse Millgan, J. A. Parker, Jos. H. Morris.
Chas. Il. Manship, Doran MCGEE, (col., (
Jno McMahon:'
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06
Among the best houses in New Orlea

Among the best houses in New Orleans
to get elegant suits of clothing and choice
shirts and underware is that of Messrs
Wheeler Il Pierson, IS and Is Camp Street.
This is an old and reliable house and Gus,
toners have the guarantee of honest and
fair dealings, and the goods they get here
are always in style and of the first class.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

We don't want to suffer any more humi-
liation-it matters not if il does satiate the
desire of frionds-by being forced to stand
up by Oapt Bates. We are no giant. We
don't even claim to be a whale.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

Last Monday there was tremendous
crowd in town to see the elephant and the
smaller attractions of the show. We met
friends from Madison, Copiah, Rankin and
all parts of this county. It was the largest
crowd that has been here for years.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

Subscribers to THR COMET who have
moved their residences and desire their
papers sent to other post>office, should in
every case mention the post>ofice that it
goes to at present, and thereby save our
mailing clerk a great deal of Unnecessary
labor.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

All unite in pronouncing the sermon
delivered by Bishop Quintard last Sunday
night among the abest heard in Jackson
for some time. A number of ladies and
gentlemen were confirmed.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06
w. O. STRAUSS.

40 TO W. o. STRAUSS AND BUY YOUR
" Clothing, Hats Boots, Shoes, and Dry Goods
If you want to save your money.
Have you ever tried the ORANGE TWIST To-
bacco that am selling at so cts per h., superior to
any goods in the market at rs cts.
Come and buy your Condensed Milk from me and
save 10 cts per can. The standard eagle Brand"
guaranteed pure and unaduterated, $175 per dozen;
15cts per can.
If you want Oats, Corn, Bran, and Hay, Flour.
Coffee, Meat, and Sugar, come and lesrn my prices
and convince yourself that it will be to your inter
est to do so. If
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

From Mr.. J. A Taylor, of Madison
county, we learn that Mr.. Hugh Lawson, a
late candidate before the Democratic Com
ventlon of Madison county, and most
worthy gentleman and estimable citizen,
who resides in Beat No. Little Texas
was foully assassinated on last Sunday
night, while he was sitting in his room.
MIR. Lawson was justice of the peace at the
time of the killing No clue has been found
that points to the guilty one, but we hope
the scoundrel will be captured.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06
~
MARRIED..

In jackson, Miss, at the residence of the
BRIDES mother, Tuesday morning, Decem-
Der 2, 1879, by Rev. DR.. John Hunter, Mr..
RICHARD F. MoG1L1 and Miss MARY E.
BoYD, all of this city.
At the Methodist Church on Wednesday
night, by Rev. DR.. Watkins, Mr.. THos. A.
BARR, of this city, and Miss MARY ETA
CARRAwAY, of Raymond.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

soon 10 be new paper started
y 1t is to be called the Missis-
publican, and will be edited by
.. Alcorn, a brilliant and forcible
u viii be a seven column paper
BY a company, and viii make
'Anee between the 10th and 18th
aohth1 Itvill be RepuBIIcAn in
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06
Personal.

Maj. ). F. Sessions, of Brookhaven wa
IN the city this week.
Hon. I. e. Cooper, an eminent lawvo
OF Hazlehurst, was in the city Thursday.
Col Robertson, our County Treasure,
was IN the city during the first Of the week
u. =. Frantz, Esq, OF the Brandon Re-
Publican spent several days in Jackson this
week. = % ~ - "N'''N
GEO. y. Dodds, Esq, of Hazlehurst
was ~ our hourishing little city last Thurs.
day. ; iitfj t52 ~ "''-
Messrs' shelton and Covington, of Raw
mond, We're among the visitors to jackson
this week. W..
our energetic townsman, Mr.. RI. r
oalley returned last Wednesday night from
a visit to New Orleans, where he has been
negotiating for compress.
MIR. o. II. Manship, a native of this
place, but now a resident of st. Paul Min
nesota, who has been on a visit to his
friends and relatives In this city for the
past ten days, will take his departure for
st. Paul tomorrow night.
Our Agricultural Editor, Mr.. stackbouse
was In the city last Monday. He didn+
come to the show-but he went. Mr.
stackhouse was surprised to find that the
copy for his department last week failed to
reach Its destination. Upon investigation
1t was found that the copy spoken Of was
IN the mail bag that was stolen last week.
we regret this, as there were number of
we'll prepared articles and several valuable
communications lost. We hope this will
lot occur again. - - -
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

Read the large Double column advertise,
ment of the Palais Royal Bazaar presided
over by Levy at 173 Canal Street, New Or
leans, and then make your own selection
of bargains.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

500 reward will be paid for the re-
covery of pouch of mail stolen at the
depot, at Jackson Miss, on Saturday night,
November 22d, and information that will
lead to the conviction of the thief.
W. H. H. GREEN, Postmaster.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

The place to buy carpets, oil cloths, mat
tings, wall paper, ETC., in New Orleans, is
at e. Heath's, 81 and 80 Camp street He
is an old and reliable dealer, and under
stands his business thoroughly.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

Far Morrison, Esq. has been guest
SpenPler House tnis week.
- -. 4ss
| Jack Hardy was among us last
\. He is the same affable gentle.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

Petros, a prosperous farmer of
and solid friend of THE COMET,
a visit last. Monday.
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filor Peyton is holding Court. 1t
pably be the latter part of next
Fore his Court adiourns. The
pr is favorite in jackson.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

Board of Supervisors have been in
this week. This is the last session
Pa Board. AY,uysk 81. b..r .
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

Clifford of the oliford Dramatic
is a man to know. He is a cap
q full of life. When he gets 70
oftslooss ftaA the company and
hny friends.
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A Good Chance

To purchase a stylish horse, with harness
and saddle qualities, at a Gerry loo price,
also new top buggy and harness, by ad-
dressing ALPHA,
Box 1902, jackson, Miss.
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The "Great NattoDa, n ~, o.,v ),

The 'Great National Remedv. -
Sure cure for Bots and Collie in horses.
Every bottle guaranteed to cure if direc-
lions are followed. Ask your druggist for it.
yye.. To-. e. G. WILLIAMSON.
sole Manufacturer and Propr, Haslehurst Miss,
= ~ b. r. p A-a. = p z Noy1-1v
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'slpplans will find b. +. Wilson
house of W. III. Merkel. As Canal
common street, wholesale grocer
mission merchant.
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ID dc pleasure Of meeting this
ION FL. @. Niles, of Kosciusko.
y has many friends in this city,
always glad to meet him.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

/. Ellis, thorough Democrat from
Creek was m Jaellson on business
|esday.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

Scientific American says the best
winter geraniums, is to sling them
back fence, and buy a new lot in
10.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

Germans, as usual had splendid
" the residence of DIR. Bailey last
Bday night.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06
For Sale.

MY RESIDENCE IN THE SUBURBS OF
l1 Jackson, together with ten years privilege
lease of is acres Of land attached under new fence
and in high State Of cultivation and good set Of
household and kitchen furniture. Also my stock
f1rm Of $50 acres, in Rankin county, six miles
from Jackson which is susceptible Of division into
three farms with good buildings on each. also
have for sale corn, hay fodder horses, mules cat
tie, hogs, sheep, goats, wagon, cart, ploEs and all
necessary farming implements.
The above resi- and personal property is free Of
incumbrance title perfect and viii be sold at pri-
vate sale, and on terms fair to purchasers.
Call on OF sddress,
Sept. 27-tf. A. W. LITTLE.
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"a me a dollar to-day, and I'll give
y tomorrow is what the financial
&id last Monday. {{TI3 8but.s
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

Monday was the small boys, by
4 deed of conveyance. He turned
pill military style, with a gun in his
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

Its advent to completion, tho
ouse of W. @. Lowd & Co., has the
pee of . real beahty. 1t will seat
Die,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06
1eFSOnaI-TIeknOr a Co,

the well known Merchant tailors Of St.
Louis, Established in 1851 will, upon re-
u quest, send free by mail full line Of sam
pies Of piece goods, their rules for self
measurement, prices etc, thus enabling you to
order from them clothing Of late styles and perfect
IT. The postal facilities now are such that whole
suit Of clothes can be sent by mail at very small
cost and with perfect safety.
TICKNOR & Co. refer to thousands Of their Gus
toners whom they have thus supplied during the
past twenty-five years. Ioct4-ti
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

Wheeler and Wilson No g., White, New
American, Singer, Howe, Wilson Oscila-
ting Shuttle, at A. T., BRUNsoN.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

A. G McNair, of Brookhaven, and
Benson ard Wilson, of Monticello,
town last Tuesday.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

pan that would punch a hole through
|ht new silver dollar must be devoid
He would do anything. It's too
batter np.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
=. =
EOk MMy or.

.Fof MaScr.
IA are authorised to announce JOHN
ALL as a candidate for reelection to
effico of Mayor of the city of jackson.
stion, first Monday in January, 1880.
il B. TAYLOR is candidate for Mayor
ackson, at the ensuing city election.
I rlerk House OF Represen tatives
IA. BRoUGHER, Is 4 ..sanaidate, for
Il of the Housesof Representatives.
10. S. DODDS, of Copiah county, is n
|idate for Clerk of the House of Rep
ntatives.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

BON now has two elite social clubs
|fman, and Social Enjoyment Associ-
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06
eAud Don't You Forget Ia.

Buy our "FLRE PROOF OIL" and
wife, children and house are all safe-it is
l75 degrees test, and CAN NOT explode.
NOv1- I'm. S. LEMLY& SON.
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'haa tie spare bIange il would be
Purpose to bhy the -caliope. It
such an olegant instrument to
ito Pearl river.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

heavy rain yesterday. II is to be
l THAT winter will set in now,
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Qll = week in your own tswn Terms and IS
WUU outfit free. address II. HALLErr & Co,
Portland, Maine. nov al
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06

lecture q Bishop Quintard at the
bal Church last Wednesday night is
euloazedby thosewho were present.
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Else Pomeroy gave Jackson the grand
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nercury says Bill Arp will lecture in
n soon. Wonder if Mr.. Arp conldn't
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-06
? Our Motto.

Good quality and honest quantity in all
we scll-prices as low as any house in the
State, quality considered.
Noy1-1 I'm. s. LEMLY & SON.
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|np, tramp, tramp-the tramps are
Ia
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Ill on the Masonic Hall has been COM
"a.
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.ot us and get your moneys
worth in goods that will give you
~ aagu rs. LEMLY & SON.
viii be a meeting next Monday
the Mississippi Consmandary
emplars at the Odd Fellows Hall,
|hrpose of selecting officers for the
Fear.
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10 hear Katie Putnam to- night, If
Iil, you will miss treat.
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barber shops have dono a thriving
ess this week.
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sekson has done an immense business
week. a 'aa i"a
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ow did you like 'Little Nell" last night?
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|iosoirdIes aaiqt. III J

itiosity Shop last night.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-02-08
THE PENSION ARREARS BILL.
Still Differing AS To
How Many Millions It
Will Take.
Special Correspondence of the Times

Special Correspondence of the Times.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. A.
The authorities are still unable to
agree as to the sum required to pay
the claimants under the arrears of
pension bill, and no one is courage
Gus enough to suggest the only way
in which it is possible to prevent
this great burden falling upon the
people, namely, by refusing the
necessary appropriations to execute
the law. The estimates OF the
amount required still vary from
nineteen to a hundred and fifty
million dollars. Senator Ingalls,,
Chairman of the Senate Committee,
has placed the sum at about nine
teen millions Of dollars Repre-
sentative Rice, of Ohio, who claims
to have been the father of the act,
and who hopes to become the GoV>
ernor of Ohio on account of it,
fixes the amount required at twen-
ty-three million dollars; Senator
Morrill,, Chairman of the Finance
Committee, at eighty-three million
dollars; Bentley, Commissioner of
Pensions, at ifty~two million dol
lars, and the Secretary OF the Treas
ury at a hundred and fifty million
dollars. Representative Rice says
that of the two hundred and fifty
thousand pensioners on the rolls
not more than twenty thousand will
be affected by this bill and that the
amount necessary will be twenty
three million dollars. Taking the
figures of Rice, the average dona>
ton to each one of these twenty
thousand persons will be fifteen
hundred dollars. Taking the fig
cures of the Commissioner of Pen,
sions, the average amount to which
benefciaries will be entitled is two
thousand dollars each, and, taking
the estimates of the Secretary of
the Treasury, persons entitled to
the benefits Of the act would each |
receive an average of five thousand |
dollars. This bill thus gives twenty
thousand persons from fifteen hun
dred to five thousand dollars each,
taking the range of the estimates.
Yet the Hendrick B. Wright bill
only asked that five hundred dollars
be loaned to any person willing to
improve the homestead, the home
stead being taken as security. And
the twenty-four persons who voted
for the Wright bill were character
lied by the remainder of the three
hundred Representatives as dema-