The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-10-08

Oth POSbcA anu SHOW AGENT lnat an uDusu
ally large number of circuses and shows of
various kinds will visit Jackson during the
winter.
Hon. C. Byrd, of Brookhaven, and his
son, Mr.. NJ. F. Byrd, of Franklin county,
were in the city on Saturday last They
report Democracy booming in Lincoln and
Franklin
Rev. DIR. Tucker returned yesterday
from Sewanee, Tenn, where he has been
taking a short vacation. Regular services
will be resumed at the Episcopal Church on
Sunday next.
The Capital State Bank is preparing to
remove from its present headquarters, on
the 18th inst, to the building form erly
occupied by Chris. Hinckle, one door south
Of Greens Bank
All the Democratic Conservative Clubs
of Kinds and Rankin counties are invited
and expected at the mass meeting on the
oath. \ 'feast Of reason" and other GOOD
things will be provided.
Jack son is to have another hotel. Mr..
Pat Giles is having the CeSconie building
in South Jackson renovated and repaired,
and will have it ready for the reception of
guests in short while.
Hon. Martin Marshall, of Vicksburg,
has accepted the invitation extended to him
by the Central Club, and will address the
Club and citizens generally at Representa-
tivea' Hall on Saturday night next.
Rev DR.. Hunter is assisting in a pro-
tracted meeting at Edwards. Sixteen per
sons had united with the church up to Sat
urday last. He will assist next week in a
series of meeting at Carrollton.
Miss Alice Lusk, Of this city, has, by
been awarded one of the six
Peabody scholarships given in this State,
She leaves shortly to attend the Peabody
Normal School in Nashville, Tennessee.
The City Registration Board gives
notice that there is to be n new and gen
eral registration of voters, commencing on
the first Monday in November. The Board
will meet at the City Hall and continue in
session i've days.
Capt w. T. Ratlif Chancery Clerk,
and Mr. Howell, the next Treasurer of
Kinds, gave us call yesterday. Both gen
tlemen come up to the Jehersonian standard
of fitness for office, and hence are Democrat
ic-Conservative nominees.
The Committee Of Arrangements on
Barbecue for 9th invite contributions to
the table from the ladies. They have never
been backward in assisting a good cause.
Prepare whatever may be convenient, and
send it to the grounds on the 24th.
The Yazoo Sentinel says: eff they
really mean to run boats from Jackson to
Carthage we would suggest they get them
a river" Don't you fret we have got the
river, and the boats too, but we must admit
that there is not quite water enough just
now.
Miss Marian Ross and Misses Anna and
Myra Bailey returned home last night from
Abingdon. Virginia, where they have been
at school for some years past. The two
former graduated in June last, and will
henceforth add their presence to Jackson
society.
-Messrs. G. Z. Galceran and Ike Clark,
Captain and pilot, respectively, of the Tim
mic Baker. were in the city on Sunday
last. They came overland, having left their
boat about twenty miles this side OF
Carthage. awaiting a rise in the river.
Hon. Wiley p Harris address to the
Central Club last Saturday night was one
Of the best it has been our pleasure to hear
for many day. A large audience, com
posed largely of ladies, was present to dc
honor to the distinguished speaker.
"A Grand Ball will be given ty the
Hibernian Association at the Spenglel
House. tomorrow Thursday evening, tol
tho benefit of the yellow fever sufferers o
Memphis. Invitation Committee. Cum
mings, :. O. Ryan, NJ. OBrien, Jno. /.
Hull, 2. Murphy.
We acknowledge the compliment o
an invitation to attend a concert and dance
o+ 81 ,,ck Now" Col Hamiton's place II
Rankin county. The proceeds of the enter
ta;pmant are to be devoted TO some charl
tobIe purpose. We learn that number
of vonno ladies and gentlemen from Jack
son will attend.
The Oxford papers speaks in mos
COMPLIMENTARY terms of Mrs. Carrie Hooper
who is now engaged in teaching music ant
giving her delightful concerts IN ina
pIace. Mrs Hooper, it will be remem
/ bered spent part of last winter in thu
CITY and contributed, in no small degree
to the enjoyment and pleasure of the music
loving people of Jackson.
The committee appointed by the Gen
/ trail Club to make arrangements for tn
Grand mass meeting and barbecue, met
Monday night and decided on Friday, IN
9th inst, as the best time, and fearh
Grove As the best place for the demonstra
tim The subcommittee appointed WI
anter Immediately upon the duties asslgne
them.
At the meeting of the Central Gu
on Wednesday night last, it was resolved
have a grand barbecue and mass mee''h
so,na time during this month, and con
,;t.oa with Col. J. s. Hamilton as char
man. was appointed to make the necesSar
arrangements. 1t is proposed to make IN
49, crandest event of the canvass, and
ttot end no time or labor will be spared
The College Green Public School hi
opened better then for some sessions pa. "a,
, GTDwards of fifty boys and about thir'
t r;r,s were present yesterday. Mr.. Jayn
the new Principal, is evidently the ils'
man In the right place. The West 'aekS0
, , RI, school has also good attendant
! The colored school had l63 present yes.e
! L. The newly. elected Principal NJ
Johnson, is in charge
The buildings of the Pearl River NIL
,,nIated. The machinery