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The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01
A Gambling Incident.

A lady of rank in Paris died three weeks
ago, in the fashionable quarter of the Are
de Triomphe, of whom an interesting story
is told. She was a famous card player,
and was credited with knowing every game
there was to know. When travelling in a
foreign land she met, one day, in hotel,
Russian lady with that passion for gam
bling said to be inherent in the Russian
nation. Anxious to play with the lady
from Paris, she wrote requesting few
games. Her request was granted and the
ladies played all night, the Russian losing
at every hand, until her opponent had won
from her more money than the mines in
the Ural had produced for her revenues in
25 years. At last the Russian lady made
despairing effort to regain her fortune,
but without avail. Rising from the table
she told the French lady how she had lost
more than she possessed, but that in her
desire to pay a debt of honor she would
instruct her steward to convey to her the
title deeds of the mines and estates she
owned. At this the victorious antagonist
smiled and requested that she might have
her own way in the matter since she had
won. A priest and lawyer were sent for.
When they arrived, the Russian lady was
asked TO bird herself by a solemn oath
never to touch card or risk money ut any
game of chance. She did 50, and then
signed an engagement to pay her antago-
mist the annual sum of $1,000. The vow
never to play cards for money again she
kept and the $4,000 was paid
punctually every year, the French lady
giving it the name of the "Queen of Spades
Bounty" and invariably giving it to the
poor of Paris.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

TIE following strange coincidence is re.
laied by the Meridian Mercury:
. The father and mother Of Stanton, the Super
Ihiendent of the Selma, Rome and Dalton Railroad,
klled in the late bridge accident, the from Ohio
nd the other from Philadelphia hastened TO him by
ne quickest route and with the least delay. One ar.
rived before he breathed his last and the other
alter but in time to see him laid away in his last
Issting place. The parents met thus for the first
Nne in thirty year.. Long years ago, they separa-
- and were divorced and young Stanton took his
Hother's maiden surname. Both his parents we're
y married and to make the strange occurrence still
nore singular, they we're both accompanied on the
- pilgrimage by their respective mates. And
Nus happened, probably, the strangest meeting
Dbat ever occurred at dsath-be scene"
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01
A Pat Reply.

The warmth OF the true Irish heart and
the quickpess of the true Irish tongue are
proverbial, and feeble must be the cry of
distress or brilliant the wit that does not
solicit a sympathetic response from the
genuine son or daughter of the Emerald
Isle. Not very long ago, little boy whose
parents died was sent to the orphan asy~
lum, but the place was so dlstasteful to
him that he ran away and back to his own
neighborhood. Living in the vicinity was
an old Irish woman, whom we will call
Kate, and poor though she was, with
large family, she took the orphan in and
cared for hirn as her own. The other day
she was in the city making some purchase,
and in one of the stores, gentleman who
was conversant with the facts of the case,
asked after the boy.
''Oh, an he's q foine boy, sir, an glad l
am to have him with mo.
"Well, well, Kate, if there is a heaven in
the next world you will get to it. y
AS quick as lightning came the reply,
with all the heartiness of the race: :
God bless ye, Mr.. P; an sure, if
l do, I'll have the gate open for you.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01
Yours,
Mex lean MatteFs-Ass~ssInatI OF an
Editor.
! l.. NJ.

SAN FRLNoIsco, February pa private
letter dated Mazatlan, Mexico, February
10th. says Mazatlan merchants refuse to
pay taxes under the new arrangement and
intend TO get the State declared territory
or federal district, to escape the heavy bur
den of supporting the State government.
The Governor came 10 Mazailan short
time since TO arrange the tax question.
Jose G. Yallede, a popular editor who op-
posed the course Of the Governor, was as
sassinaied on the night of Jan. s7th. The
people believing that Governor Caned1 was
priyy TO the crime, marched to his residence
with the intention of lynching him, but
Canedo had escaped. Gen SOFA put the
city under martial Law, but the excitement
has now subsided
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

THE Washington correspondent of the
New Orleans Times says that the Southern
members in Congress are unanimous in
their determination to vote solidly against
all appropriations until the election laws
ara repealed Not bad idea.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

REPRESENTATIVE GOODS, of Virginia, rises
to explain that the pack of cards he pur-
chased, as appears from the report of the
Clerk on the contingent fund, were not
playing cards but visiting cards. We accept
his apology.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01
Neag York Times.

There was time when it was more bless
ed to give than to receive Bat this can
not be tho case with Mrs. Spriggins, who
says to her spouse, ''Now there's that tire
some Mary Ann Bliffkins going to b. mar
ried, and suppose We shall have to give her
something, because she gave our Arabella
Jane that confoundei old sugar dish !"
How much sweetness and light is there in
Mrs. Spriggins' chrome after that? Never
theless, we cannot doubt that the Sprigglns
family view with pride the array of we'd
ding gifts spread out on the piano in the
back parlor, what time the maternal Blif-
kins falls ON The neck of his newly married
Mary Aun, and bursts into food of fond
and foolish tears Possibly, too, why the
custom of giving wedding presents sur
wives under 50 many discouragementS, if
we reflect that the paternal Blifkins will
send carefully prepared list of Mary AIMS
gifts to be published in the newspapers
And what female spirit, We should like
to know, can endure to see the humble but
ter knife which she has given, out of pov-
erty or stinginess, placed in contrast with
the real lace shawl presented by Mrs. Gun
nybags? Often, in certain circles, the
wedding gifts are ticketed and laid out as
at a fancy fair. The proud aud happy
family send a catalogue to a friendly re-
porter. And when this appears in print,
they are shrill in their denunciations of the
impudence with which ''the newspapers
invade the privacy of the domestic circle.
Who shall tell what heart burnings, ieal- |
ousies and meanness are represented in the |
glittering array of bridal gifts? The tens
derness and grace of the good old custom |
have departed. Unless things change for |
the better, well bred people must print on |
their wedding invitation cards, mo pres |
ents
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

Ben. BUTLER, the would-be Governor of
Massachusetts, and at present Representa-
tive in Congress from that State, is in
favor of granting pensions to Confederate
soldiers How about this, Mr. Inter Ocean?
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

OU[ rtts exchanges are discussing the
question of primary elections The Wal
thnll Pioneer is of the opinion "that pri-
mary elections are great humbugs, and
that unless the party can meet in conven-
tion and nominate men who will be ac-
ceptable to the people, that every man
sqould have the liberty of running for
Office that wants to-
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

The Democrats OF Kansas are going for
those of their party who voted for ingalls,
return to the U. S. Senate, without gloves.
In the case of L. E. James, of Arm
strong county, his indignant constituents
have erected a marble gravestone in a va
can't lot inscribed: "Our Judas Iscariot-
L E. James,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

THE Houston Telegram says: ''Those
who think Senator Maxoy's retirement a
foregone conclusion are evidently not in
formed in regard to tho situation. The
race will be close one.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

In is rumored that hostile meeting is
imminent between General Burnside and
Senator Roscoe Conkling. And with one
accord the people rise up and shout let
'em meet.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

JoHN r. LYNCH (col Representative
in Congress from this State, favors Win
dom's emigration scheme.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

GEN. W. Il. SHERMAN is swinging around
the circle. He would rather be President
than-right recently he was in the Crescent
City, the hot-bed of Returning Boarders.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

In these degenerate times when United
States Senator is elected, the next thing in
order is an investigating committee to find
out how much it cost the lucky man.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

SENATOR DAVIS, of West Virginia, asserts
that there is deficit in the United States
Treasury, of over two hundred million
dollars.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

WE deeply sympathize with Bro. Magee,
of the Enterprise Courier, in the loss of his
entire office by fire. He is publishing a
half sheet for the present.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

Vanderbilt has no personal property
subject to taxation in New York City, and
Ben. Butler is equally destitute in Wash
ington. They are both poor men and to be
pitied
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

CAPTAIN BLAIR, of the U. S. army, has
plead guilty to the charge of biagamy. He
deserves his fate.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

GEN DAVIS and Major Vlssarispent sey-
eral hours in the city, last Saturday, on
their return from Washington City Neither
of them seemed to be laboring under very
extreme dread of the ''assasiil's knife. - O..
Corinth Record.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

GENERAL SHIELDS, U. s. Senator from
Missouri, spoke eloquently and earnestly
recently in favor of pensioning Mexican
war veterans
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

THE Auditor of Virginia thinks the
bell punch is good scheme, and advises
that II be continued.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

The Washington Capital suggests to the
friends of John A. Logan that instead of a
reception they give him ''good English
grammar bound in calf"
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

The Boston Advertiser says "The pas
sage Of the anti-Chinese bill by the Senate
Of the United .Stetes is shame and dis
grace
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

The West Point Echo advocates the re-
election of Mr.. Tilden. Which, of course,
makes Mr.. Il. exceeding glad.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01
THREE RETIRING SENATORS.
Mitchell the Talker, OgIesby the Ran
ter, and McCreery the Orator.

I From the Norfolk FHgintdH.
Mitchell of Oregon is another of the
600 account" men. He is daperNlooking
: man, with ball spot on top of his head, a
long flowing beard of a dark shade of
brown, dropping moustache, and the gen.
eral air of middle aged dry goods clerk.
He always dresses in dark clothes, and
looks as though he had just stepped out of
a bandbox. Mitchell thinks he is an ora
tor, and is ready to deliver set speech on
the slightest occasion. He can talk more
and say less than almost any other member
of the Senate,
In the departure of Oglesby and Nc
Creery the Senate will lose two of its most
pronounced characters They are as un-
like as men can well be. McCreery is the
most eloquent man in the Senate. Dick
Oglesby is the greatest ranter. McCreery
is highly educated; Oglesby is highly uned-
ucated. McCreery excels in the subtle
play of fancy, the lights and shades of
! delicate sarcasm and refined humor, Rich
ard is nothing if not blunt and c!ownish.
The following good story which he tells of
himself, well illustrates the man: ''When L
first came here" said he to friend one
day, II looked about me on the great men
of whom [ heard so much, and | wondered
how in hell | ever got into the Sen
ate. After | got acquainted with EN-, |
wondered how in hell any of us got here; "
and then, doubtless, Richard, as is his
wont, squirted out pint or so of tobacco |
juice, leaned back his white topped bullet
head, opened his mouth full stretch, and
laughed heartily at his own joke
McCreery is rs inveterate tobacco
chewer as Oglesby himself, and is the most
sovenIy man in the Senate. The corners
of his mouth are always streaked and his
shirt front always stained with the drip
pings from his massive jaws. He Is,
doubtless, the most pointed out man in the
Senate. "Who is that man with the i'm
mense head and the straight jet black
hair?' is common question in the gall
lery. His head is Websterian in its mass
siveness, and his hair (what there is of it,
for he is bald on the top) is straight and
black as an Indians Like Hamlin and
Merrimon, he always wears rusty dress
suit, and more often than not his hands
are in his pants pockets. Whenever he
speaks the Senators suspend all other busi-
ness and listen. His side remarks are
gems of wit, and more elaborate efforts are
OF the English language. His
voice is deep and full and his tone Is as !
iaqd as falling water but he is the LATEST
man in the Senate and rarely takes part III
debate. His talents and attainments are
second to none, but he cares more for case
than preferment He is honest as the day
is long, and his departure will be loss to
the Senate and the country. His body is !
rs big as his head, but his legs are like pipe :
stems He is native Kentuckian and a
lawyer of ability, and has served two
terms in the Senate-frst from 1865 to
1874 until this
March. He is the only Senator who de-
clned to give his age for publication.
A WASHINGTON correspondent, whose i
ooat-of arms is cherry tree and little
hntchet. writes us that a woman in that city |
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

The Senatobia Express is one of the
best papers in the State. 1t is edited by
Prof. Youngblood, formerly of Memphis,
Tenn.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

Ex-MAYoR WEsTERvELT, of New York
City, is dead.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

COLONEL GLOVER, of Alabama, father of
Mrs. J. L. Alcorn, died recently at his
home.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

WE desire to return thanks to Messrs.
Hooker, Singleton and Money for public
documents
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01
The Black Deaih.

He who would rise in the world, says
Josh Billings, must pay for the yeast
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

A WASHINGTON correspondent, whose
coat-of arms is cherry tree and little
hatchet, writes us that woman in that city
is so proud, and eleyates her nose to such
an altitude when passing a treasuary girl,
that she frequently has the skin scraped off
that organ by coming in contact with the tele-
graph wire. .-Norrstown Herald.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-03-01

Don PIATT, of the Washington Capital, is
not an admirer of Hon. Sam. j. Randall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-17
CONDENSED KILOGRAMS.

Allen Moves, of Newburyport, aged &c,
insane, suicided Friday, by cutting his
throat
The general belief of the completely of
Yakoob Khan in the massacre of the British
embassy, gains strength.
1t is stated that IA, 900 900 francs in French
gold went to America by steamer Saturday
Foster and Denison are seeking to succeed
either Thurman in the Senate or Chandler as
chairman of the national republican commit
tee.
Royal B. Conant, the defaulting cashier Of
the Eliot National Bank of Boston, was
brought to that city under arrest Saturday.
man named Mercer was arrested while
making his way to the presence of the En-
perOr of Russia, at Cannes. He is a native
of St. Petersburg and probably insane.
A barn containing about seventv-five tons
of hay, owned by James W. Clark of Noble
borO, was burned at Damariscotta Mills, Fri
day night. The fire was probably incendiary.
Insured for $1,000 on the barn and $500 on
hay. Loss about the same.
Lewis Scoggs, convicted for the murder OF
MILAN Wsddell, in Elliot county, Ky, SEN
fenced to eight years in prison, has been re-
moved from the county Jail lest the regula-
tors should shorten his sentence. The regu-
lators of northeastern Kentucky have issued
| proclamation reciting that in view Of the
reign Of assassination, robbery and rapine in
| that region the past four years they will band
together to protect the lives and property of
honest people. They warn barn burners and
murderers to depart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-17
HANLAN.COURTNEY.
SpeculatlOns Concerning the Coming
Race.

ROCHESTER,, November 10. Certificates
for $4,000 have been forwarded Mr.. Blake,
according to the articles of agreement be-
tween Hanlan and Courtney. Courtney
$500 forfeit money will be sent Monday. lie
goes to Washington early in the week.
BosToS, November Is. A special to the
Herald says of the Hanlan-C Courtney race,
that far from being foregone conclusion, the
men are no nearer race than they were the
day after the Chautauqua affair. 1t seems
that At a meeting at Rochester the parties
consulted without decision until Courtney
left for home, he delegating =. II. Sullivan
to present his views, but not investing with
any power to make contracts for him. Court
ney absolutely refused to have Blaikie as ref
cree, while the Hanlan party as persistently
insisted upon Baikies name being inserted
in that capacity in the agreement. After
Courtney left Sullivan signed the published
agreement for Courtney. and it was published
before Courtney had seen it, in violation of
the understanding that it was to be sent to
Courtney for his signature, before publica-
ton. The published articles of agreement
are therefore invalid, but Courtney is still
willing to row under fair conditions.
TORONTO, November l6. Hanlan ycster-
day forwarded his $500 forfeit for race with
Courtney, to referee Blake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-17

WASHINGTON, November 10. The appoint.
ment of John Hay as assistant secretary OF
State was announced at the department to-
day. Mr.. Stewards retirement is in obedience
to controlling domestic considerations.
President Hayes.
The President leaves Washington to-mor
row evening, to attend the dedication of the
new armory of the Seventh regiment, al New
York. He will return Tuesday morning
Sec. Evarts will probably accompany him.
Personal.
Gen. Sherman is expected back from Chi
cagO tomorrow morning.
Ex-senator Stanley Matthews, who is tc
deliver the Grafton on the unwilling of the
Thomas statue. arrived this evening. He
will be the guest of the President at the exec
utive mansion.
Appointment.
The President has appointed Robert n
Welch of New Hampshire, Consul at Carrara
Italy.
Letter from Gen. Grant.
The Sec'y of the National Association o
Veterans of the Mexican war, received tn
following letter from Grant:
Galena, November IL.
Your letter of the 9Th, conveying an invi
tation from the veterans Of the Mexican wa
to join them in procession at the unwilling o
the statue in honor of the patriot, pure, BRAY,
and noble Gen. Geo. II. Thomas, is just re
ceived. 1t would afford me much pleasure I,
accept the invitation if | could be present OF
that occasion, but cannot. The distance il
long and the time earlier than can vel
break up here for the winter, and want tt
avoid two trips to the East so close together
| had also, previous to hearing of the pro
posed time of the meeting of the Society o
the Army of the Cumberland, accepted an in
vitation in this State covering the time of TIN
society's meeting. | would like to testif'
my heartfelt respect and admiration for til,
soldier who in life had no personal enemies
and whose memory will be forever revered il
the history of his country.
Very truly yours, II. s. GRANT,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-17

Rev. Mr.. Tilden announced to his society
yesterday morning that he has in preparation
. course of lectures 10 be delivered Sunday
evenings, beginning the second Sunday in
December and continueing through the win
ter. Mr.. Tilden intends to make these lect-
ures somewhat miscellaneous in the range of
topics he will select, and we doubt not that
they will be made very interesting. The sub
ject of the first lecture will be Luther at the
Diet Of worms" In the course Of the winter
he will touch upon the matter of the observ-
ance of the Sabbath in one or two lectures,
and also take up the question of socialism.
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.


Cause Of the Dispatch of British Fleet.
LONDON, November Is. The St. Peters
burg Galos expresses belief that England put
forward the question of reforms to mask the
real cause of the dispatch of fleet to Turk
ish waters, namely: To secure domination
in Turky; that if the Sultan were to dismiss
his minister of the interior, Mahmoud Ned
him Pasha, he might receive further period
of grace, but he would at the same time be-
come an English vassal that the Porte has
empowered vessels of the powers, which are
not DESTROYS Of English domination in Turkey,
to enter the sea of Marmora, and the des.
patch of English fleet thus deprived of its
threatening character.
Turkey and Russia.
CoNsTANTINOPLE, November 10. Musurus
Pasha, Turkish ambassador at London, has
telegraphed the Porte that Salisbury is salts
fed with the explanations presented by the
ambassador. He believes he has convinced
Salisbury that the reports that an understand
ing exists between Turkey and Russia ar.
without foundation.
The Sultan has ratified the scheme of re-
forms for the European provinces of Turkey
and Asia Minor, and has consented to recog
nize the principle of ministerial responsible
itv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-17

On Friday evening Dr. and Mrs. Kicker
entertained at their residence on Chestnut
street the elderly ladies connected with the
First Baptist Church, all of them being menu
beers of that society. There were sixteen
present and their average age was seventy
three years, the oldest being SO years, and
the youngest 63. Their names are as fol-
lows: Mrs. Savage, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. II.
Craig, Mrs. E. Craig, Miss c. w. Tinkham,
Mrs. Lovejoy, Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Spear,
Mrs. Thoms, Mrs. White, Mrs. Poor, Mrs.
Sager, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Hamlen, Mrs.
Chandler, Miss Louisa White.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-17
NEW HAM PSHIRE.
Fatal Accident.

BRISTOL, November 10. A fatal accident,
the result of gross foolishness occurred this
afternoon. Two young men and two boys
were together in a room at the residence of
Nathaniel NJ. Walker in Upper Bristol,
when Orville Haynes, Is years old, pointed
cooked revolver at the others. He was
told to stop as the revolver was loaded.
Laughingly, he pointed it at his own head.
The revolver went off, killing himself instant
ly Deceased was the son of Wesley Hayne,
of Franklin Falls NJ ii.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-11-17

We wish to call special attention to the ad-
vertisement of the Boston English Opera Co.
which plays in Wilson Hall. Hallowell, Tues
day evening of this week. The management
take pleasure in saying that Mr.. J. C. Bart
lett will play his original character Of Ralph
Rackstraw. Mr.. Jos. A. Gilbert returns to
his original role as Dick Deadeye, and Sir
Joseph will be played by Mr.. Frank Daniels.
This company is first class, and it will be re-
membered they played to . crowded house in
Hallowell last June. A special train leaves
this city at 1880 and returns after the enter
tainment. Reserved seats for sale by J. W.
Clapp.