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The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.


The North bound mail train was wrecked
about three miles below Hazlehurst yesterN
day morning. The engineer, MIR. Cald'
well, was killed almost instantly, and the
fireman and several others severely bruised.
We learn that the engine, baggage and ex>
press cars arc almost e total wreck. The
accident was caused by some fiend pulling
the spikes out of rail, and leaving one
end of the rail entirely loose. We have
been unable to learn further or more
minute particulars The villain or villains
who pulled the spikes from the rail, II
caught, should suffer the extreme penalty
of the law
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

A writer in the Philadelphia American
gives some striking examples Of mental ac-
tivity and longevity, the most prominent
of which are the following: "Victor Hugo
in the latter part of February entered upon
his 18th year; Lord Beaconstield is in his
74th year; Gladstone is over 20; Gortscha-
kof il in his list year, the Emperor VII
liam is in his SD year; Carlyle has entered
on his 8ith year; Theirs was over so at his
death; Palmerston died in statesman mar
ness at 81 years of age; the Duke of Wei
lington lived to So; Lord Sidmouth, eX-
Prime Minister, lived 81; Longfellow has
passed his 72i year"
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05
riremen,s Celebration.

The firemen are moving in the matter OF
q parade on the 1st of May No. l APP
pointed a committee some time ago. ano
the Gem appointed the following commits
lee Tuesday night: Foreman McGill' H.
Carroll, B. G. Beaullieu, Ed. Muller ano
Robt. Sproule, to take into consideration
what character of celebration will be hac
by tho firemen on the LIST of next mon'n
Bv all means let us have grand and glorl
GUS turn out on the ''hremens annlver
sary," and let special invitation b'
extended to E. NJ. Avery, Of Memphis.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05
TIC sunrame Court.

The Supreme Court will meet next Mon
day, when the docket for the First District
will be called. Messrs. Jenkins u Little
have furnished the COMET with an abstract
of every case of Importance decided since
the meeting of the Court in January, and
they will continue TO report cases as soon
as decided, and will endeavor to keep the
profession fully posted as to the rulings oil
the Court ON all important principles
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

Mr.. Dempsey B. Sherrod died Saturday
at p.45. PENNSYLVANIA avenue, in this city
aged SO years. Mr.. Sherrod was the gem
eral agent for the American Printing House
and Uniyersity for the Blind, and had
other parts of the country. Being himself ,s If
entirely blind, he had devoted himself :; ito to
the well-being and improvement of all thus
afflicted He was a man of intelligence
life Been spared, would no doubt have ac-
complished great work for the bind: ms
funeral was well attended by kind and low
ing friends. Washington Star.
Mr.. Sherrod was for number OF years
resident of this city, and was at one time
connected with the Institution for the biind'
He vas well known throughout the State
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

A working man complains in one of our
exchanges that while everything else is
down, 70 ante war prices, and provis-
ions much cheaper, the Learned profess
sionsr have not found it out. The doctor
cbaroes his two and three dollars visit,
and all the way from fifty to hundred
dollars in special cases. And when one
oets into the hands of the lawyers, he says
they size his pile and take all be has sA'eO
or can borrow.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

Mr.. Thos. J. Wharton, Jr., who has been
acting in the capacity, of Deputy Post
master since the death of the late W. l.. Par
ker, has resigned, to accept deputyshlp
under Hon. James Hill, the new Revenue
Collector. Mr.. Wharton Isl thorough
business man, native of this city, and we
feel no hesitancy in saying that he will NIL
the responsible position with great credit
to himself.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

The impression prevailing through the
country that the yellow fever is in Jackson
is totally without foundation. jackson was
mover in a healthier condition than at pres
emit. As an evidence of this fact several OF
our leading physicians left for Aberdeen
Wednesday night, where they renamed
several days in attendance upon the annual
meeting of tho State Medical Association
Country people can visit jackson with F 4
feet safety, and get cheaper bargains from
our merchants than ever. In fact, we are
not looking for, nor do we anticipate
another epidemic this year. Our mercnantf
are all laying III store large and well select,
ed stocks of spring and summer goods and
propose to sell enough of them to make uI
for the time and money lost last season.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

Two Takers, or three card monte men,
one dressed to create the impression that he
was all unsophisticated tiller of the soil,
and the other wearing the garb of gentle
man, have been industriously attempting
to ply their vocation in West jackson FOL
several days past, but up to last reports
thew had found no one green enough to
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

The jury of inquest to investigate the
killing of W. H. Andrews, are still pursu :
ing their labors with but little prospect for
for an early termination. The reporters
are barred out, and the Vicksburg papers
are in consequence unable to give their
readers synopsis of the evidence taken
by the Jury.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

Two young gentlemen of this city visited
Simpson county last week. They report
the farmers industriously attending to their
crops. They also report great scarcity
of money, but plenty of ''good air." 1t Is
also reported through the country generally
that yellow fever is prevailing in Jackson
Bolton and Grenada.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

We have been requested several times
lately, to stir up the railroad authorities on
the subject of a new platform and passen-
ger depot building again; having done our
duty in the matter, we refer the gentlemen
to Vice President Clark, whose post Office
address is New Orleans.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05
j. M. SMYLIE, Reporter.

Mr.. W. E. Cage, Deputy U. S. Marshal,
returned to this city yesterday morning
after an extended business trip through the
North. We are authorized to say that the
report in circulation as to his marriage Is
untrue in every particular.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05
n. d. FOOTE, JR.
For District Attorney.

This gentleman is a candidate for Dis
trict Attorney for the Judicial District COM
posed of Madison, Yazoo, Kinds and
Copiah counties. He is a gentleman OF
education and ability and possesses unusual
qualifications for the office to which he as.
pires. No man in the State has rendered
more faithful service to the Democratic
party and to the people at large than has
Mai Foote. Asa writer for the press a
speaker upon the stump, in the public
councils-everywhere- has always been
true, earnest and untiring, and our pres
ent political freedom is attributable in
great measure to his labors, his zeal and
fidelity. Canton Mail. March 30.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

The ''Earnest Workers" an auxiliary
organization, composed of the ladies'
off the Presbyterian Church, have
purchased the residence of Col Musgrove,
opposite the Presbyterian Church. 1t Will
be used aa a parsonage. The purchase was
contaminated Thursday. Tho amount
paid was SO, $50.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

The Daily Independent has been discon-
tinued. And thus the idea that daily
newspaper will receive sufficient patronage
in jackson to support it, has again been
exploded. The company will continue the
publication of the Weekly Independent
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

We make the following extract from
the official statement of losses sustain
ed during the late epidemic by the Knights
of Honor:
Total number of
Total amount of money paid their fami- o,. ~. ~
IeS................--- -'''.''''''''''''N'0''O
Total cost of same to each individual member IN
in the United States'...'.'''' o0
Amount of Money distributed to the fam -, -
lies of Mississippi members. .'..'.''''SSZ'ooo W
One hundred members died in Memphis oooo ooo IN
Tenn, their families receiving"SZoo W
This is certainly splendid showing for
SO young an organization. The Lodge at
this place is growing rapidly; we under
stand that there are now fifteen applications
for membership before the Lodge.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05
THEOLOGICAL.

Sunday School teacher-What is cons
science? ?"
Small boy, cockney-"A Inward mont
tor"
Teacher-what do you understand by
monitor
Small boy-A hiron clad.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

We made up our minds fully not to be
fooled on the first of April, but that candy
with the cayenne pepper in it, said to have
been manufactured by one of our city
bellies, did the work. For holiness it beat
the Chicago fire.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

Mr.. Carroll Johnston has been promoted
to the position of Assistant Postmaster, vice
Il. j. Wharton, Jr., resigned. Mr.. John
ston is an intelligent and accommodating
young gentleman, and we are glad to be
able to note his promotion. Mr.. Clarence
Julienne takes the place made vacant by
the promotion of Mr.. Johnston. A better
appointment could not have been made
and Mr.. Green, our efficient Post Master
is certainly to be congratulated on securing
80 competent corps of assistants.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

A number of Penitentiary convicts have
t.sn taken to vicksburg to work on the
sim Island railroad. A number have also
~ taken to Brookhaven, in charge OF
ssrg.ant Buck, to work in the gravel pits
mis- gravel is used ia repairing the road
bsd Of th. n. o., St L. q @. 4. K.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05
INTERESTING CORREsPONDENUE
Between Two Cousins Who had Lost
sight Of Each Other for Years.
A LUCKY ACCIDENT THROWS THEM INTO
COMMUNICATIONS.

We give below touching correspondence
between two long separated cousins, which
proves that there is strength in blood, and
durability in the ties of consanguinity.
With view of aiding the business of the
noble New York cousin, we give in full the
style and direction of his letter heading.
1t is proper to add here, in order to give
the reader clear appreciation of the liberal
disinterestedness of the noble New York
cousin, that he enclosed with his letter
circular offering diamond necklaces, mag
nifcent gold watches, pearls, etc, ETC., as
prizes, in weekly drawing. When our
friend Hines gets the necklace, he intends
to give it to his sweetheart. Here is the
correspondence:
HENRY p JONES'
DEALER IN
DIAMONDS, WATCHES AND JEWELRY,
NO. S6S, BROADWAY,
NEW YORK. March 2Sth, 1879.
Mr. IT, IT. Hines:
DEAR SIR-In looking over the United
States Directory, your name attracted my
attention. A cousin Of mine bearing the
same name as yours, after the war was
over, left his regiment, and have not
heard from him since. Now, | don't know
whether you are the same person or not;
but you can tell as soon as you see my sig
nature to this letter. If you are my cousin
l can do you favor, and you can help me,
1 am agent for the lottery which the within
circular describes. l enclose you a ticket
that will be good for any one of the draw
ings, with this understanding, that you act
as agent for the sale of tickets. l will
arrange it SO that you will draw prize.
am satisfied that if large prize was drawn
by you and shown around, that thousands
of tickets could be sold in your county.
If you accept of this proposition let me
know at once, and l will arrange so you
you will draw prize in the next week :
drawing. Very respectfully,
HENRY p. JONES.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

The following is the verdict of the Cor
oner's Jury summoned to view the remains
of the boy Chas. Burns, who was drowned
Monday evening in the creek just west OF
the old barracks;
We the jury of inquest, summoned by
order of John McGill, Mayor OF jackson,
and ex>oficio Justice of the Peace, acting
as Coroner, to sit upon the body OF onat 81
Burns, found dead close to a branch IN the
rear rear Of tho grounds formerly occupied by
the United States garrison, in West jack .
SON. son are of the opinion that he died from on
strangulatiOn, while in fit OF ep,epsyb e eaS
being subject to the same) and having peer
found living with his face submerged IN the
water JNo. MoGILL, acting Coroner
GEO. L. POTTER,
E NJ. SCOTT,
L. FRAGIAooMo,
d, T. HARRINGTON,
Z. o. RYAN.
JACKSON, March 81, 1879.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05
InrI,snn I'm tho Failure.

Everything taken into consideration
Jackson. never had better prospects or
brighter future before her than at present
With a certainty that our town will soon
ba in steamboat communication with large
and wealthy portion of Madison, Scott
Rankin and Leake counties, and that the
Natchez, jackson and Columbus Railroad
when finished to this place will open up
more territory from which Jackson, by the
liberal Inducements held out by her thriv-
ing and public spirited merchants VIII De
sure to get her full portion of trade We
say with these, not contingencies, but GER
tainties, before US, there is no room nor
reason for complaint, only of the Unbound
ed and malicious reports that are being cir
culated, to the effect that yellow fever pre-
walls in our city.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
Reported Weekly by Jenkins
a. Little, Attorneys at Law.
DANIEL MCCARTHY,


DANlEL VOSAhAhhp
VS..
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
Error to the Circuit Court of Claiborne
county, Hon. j. B. Chrisman, Judge.
Plaintiff IN error was indicted for an as
sault and battery with intent to kill and
murder. The jury returned verdict writ
ten out on one of the instructions given
them in these words: "We the Jury find
the prisoner guilty as charged in the indict~
ment, and recommend him to the mercy of
the Court" The Clerk, in writing this
verdict, entered it thus 1--WE the jury, find
the prisoner guilty of assault and battery,
and recommend him to the mercy of the
Court" Notwithstanding this entry of the
verdict, the prisoner was sentenced as upon
conviction of felony, to imprisonment for
five years in the penitentiary. At subse-
quent term of the Court the District Attor-
ney made a motion to amend the entry up
on the minutes and for proper entry nltnc
pro tune of the verdict as returned by the
jury. Upon the hearing of this motion,
there was admitted in evidence against the
objection of the prisoner, the written mem
orandum of the verdict endorsed upon the
instruction, and the oral testimony of the
Clerk, to the effect that it was the true ver-
dict brought in by the jury, and that it had
been by him read aloud to them and by
them declared in open Court to be their
verdict, and that its entry upon the minutes
in the form there found was clerical mis-
prision on his part
CHALMERS, j.
Held
l. This testimony was improperly adj
mitted. 1t is the settled doctrine OF this
Court that no correction of the record can
take place after the term except where the
record itself affords the means of correction,
or where expressly allowed by the statute.
| The section 627, Code of 1871, providing
fer the correction of judgments, does not
apply to criminal cases, as is manifest from
| its terms.
2. 1t was not permissible for the Circuit
Court to contradict is minut IS by the reclt
ais in the petition and bond for appeal tlleo
bv the prisoner in which he said he lac
been convicted of assault and battery Will
intent to kill and murder.
Ths Judgment is reversed, and cause re-
manded. with instructions to the Court be-
low to sentence the accused as upon con-
yiction for assault and battery.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

The janitors instructions to his son
"When you meet the first floor, bow and
take off your hat for the second, uncover;
for the third, carry your hand to your
head; for the fourth, nod, for the attic
floor let the lodger nod first.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

For next 80 days E. Bloom will sell the
Ross Mosquito Bar Frame, for S3 instead
u al as heretofore; and those that he
formerly sold for IS, he will sell at 81 TO-
IA snre and call within next thirty days.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

There will be union prayer meeting
IN The Hall of West Jackson Fire Company
n..t Sabbath evening, beginning at I
o'.lock. Two clerymen are expected to
~ ,,resept. 1t is hoped there will be full
nlLhndance.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

When paper like the Okolona States is
quoted by the Republican papers OF
the North as the representative OF South
ern sentiment We feel like hunting up
Lacrosse Democrat to get correct express
sion of Northern sentiment.-Nicksourg
TIarald
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05
s,.nuherrH Festival.

The ladies of the Presbyterian Ohufcn
will give strawberry festival at Angelo
Hall. on Tuesday night, April 18th Inc
nublic are cordially invited.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

For the purpose of keeping our home
readers posted, we clip the following from
the Memphis Herald. Read it and be informs
ed as to the style of Easter eggs this year.
Easter eggs will present some new fea-
lures this year. Our namesake at Norris
town has interviewed the hens, and finds
that they will be cut bias at the small end
and wear maroon-colored skirts, trimmed
With magenta loops, and jabot around
neck: and finally, that the hens will
charge six cents apiece for them.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

The negro Thomas Brown, who was 10
have been hanged at Vicksburg some time
this month, has had his sentence commuted
81 ;mnrisoument for life, by the Governor
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

Tommy, my SOL, what is longitude
"a clothes-line, papa Prove it my
SON. because it stretches from pole
TO pole"
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

Can't Marion smith, State superintond-
ant Of the Mississippi Penitentiary' mas
zone on tour of inspection to the diner
ant oonv,ct camps throughout the State
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05
Attention knights of Honor.

JACKSON, Miss, April 3, 1879.
There will be special meeting held for
the purpose of comforting degrees, on Tues
day night next, the 9Th inst.
H. STRAUSS, Dictator.
T M. SMYIIE. Reporter.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

The Prosbytery of Central Mississippi Is
in session at Durant. Rev. DIR. Hunter
and MI. VIM. Lemly, of this city, are IN
attendance.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

Rev. G. B. Galloway, formerly pastor OF
4ha Methodist church in this city, Is de-
Hpbtiue the vicksburg people with lectures
on 'aMethodism.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

For confectionaries, cakes or candies, go
70 John Martz, Jackson. His confectl'h>
aries are manufactured by himself ana Ao
guarantees them pure. 'N-
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05
Debate In Congress.

WASHINGTON, April Proctor Knott
onened the debate in the House this morn
ing, and seventy. eight are booked to follow.
me debate will continue perhaps all next
week, it being the policy of the Democrats
TO give the discussion the widest range. The
previous question will not be called before
Saturday week. Some Mississippi mem
bers, before the debate is over, will read
the editor of the Okolona States out OF the
marty, They will show that he is an ONO
man and Southern Democrats can not be
held responsible for his erratic utterances.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05
Notice 40 Advertisers.

Thuse who wish to advertise IN IHE
CoMEr will please hand in their faVorS ny
three o'clock Friday evening.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

Dr.. u. r. S. Pitts, Superintendent oil
Education of Wayne county, PAID us
visit Wednesday.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

What arrangements are being made for
|dacoration day? Are our fallen braves to
he forgotten? We hope not
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

The committee of experts to examine the
financial condition of the city are making
haste slowly, it is a larger job than was an"
ticipat ed.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

eaFrost Yesterday morning, which proved
death and destruction to the young ana
tender plants in our flower and kitchen
Gardens.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

PRESIDENT R1eBY was in town last lueS-
|aay. looking after some private concerns as
well as the interests of his railroad.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

The Kansas emigration fever that mas
been prevailing among the negroes OF THIS
county for some time past seems TO pe
abating.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

Diamonds and pearls are precious
stones, but kind words are the most
precious tones.-Whitehan Times.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

GALL on John Martz; he has now COM
menced his sodawater, lemonade ana sher-
!, ,,,,,,,,oor seosdo 21-3m
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

Cali on John Martz; he has now COM
menced his sodawater, lemonade anu snei
bets for the summer season. zl-oni
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

CONFIRMATION services at the Episcopal
Church Tomorrow. Bishop Greene Will
oficiate.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

Talk Is cheap. There is too much
IN, in the world. Who ever heard OF
a riot in a deaf and dumb asylum
Camden Post.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

Messrs. D. j. Buckley and W. CALVIN
wells. ESQ, of Raymond, was in jackson
Thursday.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

rare. treat in store for jackson people
Ice cream and Strawberries, the flrst Oh 'he
season. lust think of it.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

Mr.. Ed. Moody, formerly of this CITY,
but now resident of Louisville n.y. was
in the city yesterday
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

The Supreme Court of the State OF Mis-
sissippi meets Monday.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

Last week the first export Of iron
was made to China, 1t was pigiron, OF
course.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

All nature is sectOrain. 1t is full oil
sects--insects.- Popular Science Month
".
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05
The Kentucky Murder.

FRANKFoBT, April Judge McManama
has called special term of his court Tor
the trial of Thos Buford, on the charge OF
murder The day is fixed for Monday,
April 2Sth, and the Sheriff has now begun
to summon jury, in which he will eNpe-
rience much difficulty.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

Hon. Martin Marshall, of Vicksburg, was
in the city Thursday.
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TO ATTORNEYS.

we make Speciality Of Bret Work.
and our Prices qOU suit you. G'oe as a
fo.;nI
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

Col. VIM. Noonan has accepted deputy
ship under the new Revenue Collector.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

Only about two thousand dollars in city
warrants on the market Not bad SNOW
|ino
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-05

Secure your fishing tackle; the fishing
season is upon us.