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The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

There has been some apparent mix
ture in the position of General West
for the last few months. He was
member of the late Democratic Execu-
tive Committee, and the Democracy
claimed him and were not willing to
give him up. The Greenbackers nave
lately put in a claim on him, and vari-
GUS utterances of his seemed to
strengthen it. People began to got
uneasy, confused, and excited over Gen.
Vests position. Nobody seemed able
clearly to fix it. The COMET, always
anxious to come to the rescue of the
people whenever they get tangled, and
having great faith in Gen. West per-
sonally and politically, ventured to
call on him some weeks ago for a def
milton. He responded and rested his
case on the Hull letter, from which and
from other expressions of his we in
ferred that he had strayed out OF the
fold sure enough, and SO stated. This
brought another letter from the General
in which he robuked us for not reading
the Hull letter ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
he had not strayed, but wanted Green
back clubs in the Democratic pasture,
Then we corrected the position of
Gen. West again. But before the ink
and the type had dried off, here came his
Ashland speech. We We're getting
bothered about General Vests position
and the confusion thickened. In the
midst of the most difficult part of our
labors in trying to find out, and eX~
plain the exact status of Gen. West.
the Crystal Springs Monitor raised
now question and demanded an answer
from The COMET. The Monitor claim
ed to have ~ intelligent comprehen-
SION of Gen. Vests position on the
stars and other heavenly bodies, but it
was at sea as to his position on politics.
We again essayed to define Gen. Vests
position and quiet the nerves of the
Monitor, but we made n poor job of it,
because, in very truth, we were u vic
tim to the same amount Of bcfuddle-
ment that afflicted the Monitor.
But we are glad now to be able to
settle this point, and relieve the pub
ic anxiety on the question of Gen eral
Vests position. We are authorized
~ him to say that he is not candi-
late for any office, and that in q party
ense he has associated himself with
he National Greenback party, and will
II the future be found acting with the
'ame.
Now, then, the public can take n
ong breath Of relief, for this is author
5ative, and settles the question.
We have only to add that our faith
l General Vests patriotism has not
cen affected by the course he has de-
ded to take, though we believe it to
e one which promises no fruits to the
ountry or himself. On all questions :
fecting the real interest and the true
)nor of the State we shall continue to
gard him as sound, because it is his :
ature to be so. t
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

The Speech of Senator David Davis,
for copy of which we are indebted
to Senator Lamar, has the genuine
ring to it. We like it. 1t strikes us
as peculiarly suited as a salvo for the
disiointed politics of the times, and
We shall endeavOr to make room for it
in our next paper. 1t would be lucky
for the country if we had more indie
pendent men like Davis in Congress
Just now.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24
AN APOLOGY

|
A few newspapers Of this State hav'
taken some pains to inform their req
ders that there has occurred between
Ridiculous Mus and us a persona
collision; and some Of our friends have
leaped to the idea that from this cir
cumstance springs our frequent para
graphical decoration of Honest Mus
We have to say, in rebuttal of this no.
ton, that if there ever was a fuss be-
tween us and Mus, it must have been
instigated by a purely business transao'
ton, without the slightest reference to
politics. race, color or previous condi-
ton. But, without admitting such
occurrence, we are bound to say that II
rencontre of the kind had trans
pired, we would consider it no sufficient
cause for the REIMBURSEMENT of our
stock in Mus. He is part of our cap
ital, and we are not ready to sell out
our interest in him for mere tritie.
We need subject like him. We cX-
pect to make good deal out OF him
in the course of the CANVASS. and the
process of our utilization Of him as
the High Cockelorum of Greenbackism
has only just fairly opened. 1t is hard
ly reasonable to expect us to ignore the
richest topic we have got on the tlimsy
ground of q difference in mere bust
ness transaction.
We beg our friends to dismiss at once
and forever the impression that our
commentaries on Honest Mus are
tinctured with individual spite. We
may possibly have few personal ami
mosities, but if we do, we never per-
nit ourselves to thrust them upon our
friends, or to make this paper vehicle
for them. What is said in these is columns
is published purely for the public good,
Musgrove as an organizer, as 9 God
crusher, as High Cockelorum, looms
up as an attractive and conspicuous
figure. We can use him to advantage
as an apt illustration of the ridiculosity
of the Greenback party. We can make
him serviceable as scare-crow to the
darkies. We can bring him forward as
q fine subject for diagnosing the "sore-
head" We can utilize him as an in
strument in reviving the veneration in
this country for the departed Radi-
cal. And there are various other inter
,sting and important points about Hon
st Mus that will appear as we proceed
with our segmental analysis
If him, the proper ventilation OF which
must prove highly valuable to the coun-
ny. For these reasons we consider it
duty-not a personal gratification-to
o on with the case of Mus. Of course,
'e expect the Organizer to display
roper gratitude when he comes to
lake up an unbiased estimate of the
God we will do him. At present we
ardly expect him to appreciate the
,rvice, though, when he comes to re-
ect calmly upon the subject and I'M
erstands that all that is said is !,
by a desire to promote :,
trough him the public good, and give ,
i'm timely lift in his capacity as an
organizer of anti-Democratic Green.
ackers, he will feel better about it, Z
nd the public will understand the
minus and the purpose. We trust
MS apology will be sufficient.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

We should as soon think of publishing
the insane rawlings of some of the inmates
Of the Butler Hospital, as 20 quote from
the OkoloDa States. Providence r. /.
Press.
You've got the right conception on
that point, but your Radical cotempo-
raries Of the North seem to differ from
you.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

Mr.. S. X. SoRsBY, OF Terry, placed on.
our table last Monday ripe apple,
peach and apricot of this seasons
growth. These are the first specimens
we have seen. Mr.. Sorsby says the
season with him will open in few
days, and he threatens to start the
market by sending the first box to us,
which we think is a good idea.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

DR.. Rose and Mr.. Garfield drank II
glasses of whisky in a drug store at Al
ance, Ohio, and found it so good
they called for more. As they raised 3
glasses again the physician said, "HsE
your good health" "Oh don't say thai
said Garfield, consider your busins
and wish this stuff may make me sid
They drank, and within an hour both We
dead, the druggist having given ta
poison by mistake.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

2773-Samuel Hawthorn, admir-. VS. Myel
& Kahn affirmed.
S0Gf-E. A. Forbes, US John Erskin, ct nj
affirmed.
300G-BeE. G, Adams VS. Buck Williams:
affirmed.
2996-W. Med. Meggett, use ETC., VS. J..
F. Baum; reversed and demurrer sus-
tanned.
3OG1-J. d T. Green, VS. g. L. CASTOR ct
al, reversed aud remanded.
30S5-L. A. Ragsdale, vs. r. W. Maxev: af-
frmed
3OSO-J. @. Blum, VS. Beck & Bros; reve'sd.
322l-J. g. Sims, VS. j. r. Blount: afiTm'd.
3O72-C. w. Johns, ct al vs. John j.. Smith:
reversed and special decree.
3O92-Robert kells, VS. T. E. Helm. ct al; af
frme9.
3039-H. T. Counseill, Sheriff, VS. Wilson.
trustee; reversed and bill dismissed.
3lOO-J. /. Turbeyille, VS. the State: affirm
ed.
3O87-C. w. Jones, VS. A. @. Edwards. re-
versed and new trial.
3042-J. W. Wick, ct al. VS. A. ! Tere a.
al; reversed, bill dismissed.
3O79-H. w. Hardy, VS. j. S. Pitcher: nf>
firmed
3Oji-Josiah Daley, ct al, VS. Eckerlv 4.
Bros. affirmed
3O2l E. II. Cogburn, vs. Margaret Hunt
reversed and remauded.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

Our friend, Ben Hilborn, Esqr., of
Summit Mississippi, a prominent mer-
chant of that pleasant little city, and
one of the most intelligent and liberal
Israelites of the State, was in Jackson
last Monday on business. He is one of
the many large hearted men in NIissis-
sippi whom The COMET delights to en-
roll among its fast friends.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

SENATOR DAVID DAVIS, pronounces
the Presidents last message a sophis-
tical specimen of special pleading, by
a very weak but amiable person, who is
led by the nose by stronger and more
INSCRIPTIONS men. He says the veto
will benefit the Democrats, and render
their position impregnable before the
people.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

The Auditors office was made happy
last Saturday morning by the Express
man, who brought to the Auditorial
staff two dozen boxes of the finest
strawberries of the season, the free
gift of Mr.. q. c. Fairman, of Crystal
Sl11innc
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

Il. NJ. WILSON, Sheriff of Bolivar county,
visited jackson last Wednesday, and has
been engaged with the gentlemen of tho
AUDITORS office, in his annual settlement
with the State. lie is a gentleman of fine
appearance, and fine business capacity.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

JUDGE DEAsoN, of Lincoln, was a visitor
to jackson last Tuesday. THE COMET is
always glad to grasp the Judge by the hand
There may be a tender PLACE in the Judges
politics, bat there is no discount on the
sterlingness of the man, in the ordinary
walks of life.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

PEACHES, of this years crop, have
been received in New York, shipped
from Georgia, Shipments of the same
fruit has been made to Chicago, from
Copiah county, in this State.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24
CHANCERY NOTICE.
Chaneery Court, LIST District, Kinds county v
sssippi.

C. A. Icon,
VS..
i. T. ALLEN, ct al
On opening the sworn amendment TO the OHgl
Dlll in the above case, and il appearing u I -
faction of the Court that Thos. H. al y
Nugent and John b. Lallande, arc not res I
inc state OF Mississippi, but reside besf u
UNITS thereof, to-wit Thos. II. APF
Memph Tennessee and New Orleans, and Nri
AID L'llande, in New Orleans, Louisiana, 50 l1
the ordinary powers Of this Court cannot be exc
ted against them il is therefore ordered BY 2
Court, that said 1hOs. II Allen, Perry Nugenli'
John u lallande, do enter their appearances hd,i
on OF before the 2nd Monday Of August; A. ID. lsa
rules TO he held at the Chancery Court room ihe1a
IN lhe city or Jackson, Kinds county, MissisiIq
and plead answer or demuT to compliments BIZ I
amended, or the several allegations thereof vii I
taken Tor confessed as TO them It il further order
That this order be published In the weekly C0zh
I newspaper published in the city Of Jackson 90
4 week for four consecutive weeks, and thai q
d this order be forwarded, postage prepaid, BY
Jerk Of this Court, to the addresses Of SAID ~
y. Allen, both at Memphis and New Orleans anii
Ferry Nugent aud john b. Lallande, ut New
cans, La.
Ordered this May 22d, 1879.
w. T. RATLFF, CLERK
By A. G. MOORE, D. Z.
true copy from the minutes,
By A. e. MOORE, d. c. 81
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

A colored boy, who goes by the name of
"copper"" one of the penitentiary guards,
has been jailed for allowing prisoner to
escape through his carelessness.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

CAPT. THos II. WOODS, leading lawyer
of the east, and very clever, strong and
influential citizen, was in Jackson last We'd
nesday, and complimented The COMET with
n visit
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

M. D. GARDNER, the bogus repre-
sentative of d. Appleton, Il Co., has
been sentenced to the Tennessee Pen
itentiary for the period of nine years,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

The article on our first page headed
the FLowlNG Bowl, slipped in without
the proof of it being read which ac-
counts for the many errors therein.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

WALTON -GALTNEY-Atth the Presbyterl
Church, in Yazoo City, on the 10th ms
by the Rev. E. Carter, Mr.. Nat. Walton,
Western Union Telegraph corps, Viclisbus
and Miss Matte e. Galtney, of YH
county.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

Kansas fever struck a number of ode
culerd brudders" in Corinth several
days ago, a general exodus is anticin,f.
ed. North Mississippian.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

The exodus movement don't seem to
prosper in Mobile. So far none have
left that city for "bleeding" Kansas.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

Mr. j. G. GEIaER, of the Westville News,
favored THE COMET with a call last Monday.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

Texas has twenty-three daily news
papers, and about 60, 900 weaklys.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

Firemen's balls are like women's
hair, because they always come off at
night. Derrick.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-24

JUDGE ASA PACKER, formerya prom
inent Pennsylvania politician is dead.
The New York herald., 1879-12-11
WASHED OVERHEARD.

The British steamer Kate. Captain Jsacl.. arrived
In port yesterday afternoon alter encountcring .
severe vestnortLvest gale Dccembcr Q. during
which the vessel shipped he-vy sea. badly damss-
ing her lnebosts ana tho steam copper pipe. and
drowning one Of the hremen. Captain JeGcis said
10 . HxRAID reporter I'VE we're Ia latitude "a des.
"a min. north and longitude 50 deg 80 min west.
the morning OF December 8. whom the Wind began 10
blow heavily. 10 increased 10 sale aud the seas
were heavy and confused. Two hrcmsn. Francis
McDade aud Thomas harrington. started 10 walk
from the stewards galley 20 the messroom. Whea
they reached about midway bct~ecn the bridge aud
the poop heavy washed both overheard. Al
least harrington says he carried over the bul-
wsrks and dashed back again ON the deck. lie had
part OF the first finger taken on hrs right hand ~
the mishsp. McDsde was carried into tue sea. his
comrades standing tho poop threw him . line.
and the ON the bridge ordered life buoy 10 be
thrown to him. Il was impossible TO lo~er boat
IN the heavy sea- but the steamer turned about.
McDsde must have sank immediately. ss he Vas not
after going overheard. There was only
shipped. Tho terrible force with which struck a.
visible In tho way In which tho lifeboafs werc
smashed. McDsdc was . native OF Glasgow and
aged twsnty-one yeAxa"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-10-16
cuAnALuPE coLLEcE,

SEGUlN, TEXAS.
[Conducfed By Faihers OF the Society Of Jesus.
This Institution 1ims 10 lmpart 10 iie students
= thorough Classical and Commercial edncarion-
Classes open % The second Monday feixkfh
~ For tcr1ns and particulars address
4eE. y. p. G7aFeach1. ~ =.
.slE8s.eek Wee Rresideat-
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TIME STATE OF SOUTH CARO-

ME 6lAi6 Or SOOIh CAhO-
i LIMA.
COUNTY OF DARLINGTON - COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS.
Mary j. Boykin. Martha j. Fulton, VIM. F. Boy
kin, Lilis ). Boy kin, Henry f. Boykin, Gym
thia E. Severance James O. BoN kin, Sarah 3.
BoYkin and John N Boykin, the two last be-
ing minore over the age Of fourteen years,
who sue in the name OF their guard an al Item
j, g. Mccall, plaintiff against j. NJ. Wat
ford, @. W. Watford. Elias Watford, Nelson
Watford, Fannie Osteen, Nancy johnson and
Travis Watford, Defendants.
Copy Summons for Reiief-C Complaint not Sired.
ford, Elias WstfoId, Nelson Watfosd, Fannie
Osteen. Nancy johnson and Travis WAtfoTd:
Yon are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint In this action, OF which .
copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve
q copy OF your answer TO the SAID complaint on
the subscribers It their Office At Darlington
court house, within twenty days after the ser
vice hereof exclusive OF the day Of such service;
and II yo1 fail TO answer to the cOmplstut with
in The time azores nd the plaintiff this acsio1
viii apply to the court for the relief demanded
In the complains
Dated February II. 1879
]. ". GARNER. C. C. P.
BoTD NKTTLEs, Plaintiffs Attorneys
To the defendants Nancy johnson and Travis
Take notice that the SUMMONS and complaint
in this seton were fled In the once OF the clerk
Of the Court OF Common Pleas 70: the county OF
Darlington, On the eleventh day OF FeorSkKy,
1872 BOYD & NETTLES,
sep4g6t Plkinfif's Afforneys-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-10-16

The Houston Nelrs says Greenback-
ism in Texas is only Radicalism in dis
guise.
Typhoid fever prevails in PAnols.
Why not have the village cleaned of
nutnfying substances
The brutality of couple of public
school teachers in San Antonio is re-
ceIving no small degree of censure.
DR.. Chaplin repeated his lecture ''On
Lawyers" to large audience in Bren-
ham. 1t was rapsurously applauded.
Milk and mush parties have been IN
augurated by the ladies OF the Cum
berlsnd Presbyterian Church of Aus
tin.
A Bolton saloonist turned the crank
Of his punch just to see how it would
work. 1t worked well. He registered
2497 drinks.
Those good men that invested in
three bell punches for MAT Or in
Georgetown are awiully disguised since
he betrayed them.
The Falls county grand jury found
two bills OF in iictment against the
sheriff. Watson, for negligence in al
lowing prisoners to escape.
All the papers are talking about and
staggered BY the ineomprehensihleness
aud sllembraclng extent of that mercy
which even includes MAT O."
The Texas and Pacific Railway viii
transport cotton to st. Louis at the
same rates charged BY the international
and Great Northern to Galveston.
DR.. Rutherford hiss returned from in,
| specting Eastern quarantine stations,
| and il well satisfied with the conducl
OF cficefs belonging TO the service.
People that join the Greenhackers II
Texas do 50 nos because they believe il
the theoEies Of the party OF in moon
shine money, but simply because PEG
! pie lore little variety.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-10-16
r osT.

T. sr-
Unloeated balance hssdrseht certificate No. :
for Isl ecr1a o. lard Issued % = p Richie hy
The ConnissionEr Of 04neral Land Ol1ce, On
August 9, 1653s and uncon1ifional certificate
No. IS iss1c1 for 80 acres 70 Joel Gilbert ~
thu land board o. Morleoue1y counfy- II not
heard Of within n.n1ty days WI Apply % n
VA h MILLER,
jsl5He4 Agentf1r cE1GA
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-10-16
The following properly for sac. to-wit:


call on or address NJ. Il. SWEENEY, as Con
gress Avenne, Austin, Texas.
The following properly for sac, to-wit:
FARM FOR SALE. five miles north OF Aus
tin, On The GEORGETOWN road. containing forty
acres, all enclosed, and about ~ acres in cult
walton, in cotton and corn; good dwelling and
will go with the place, u sold in the next eight
OF ten days, A pair 81 good mules will be taken
in part pay; hal cash, balance in one, two and
three years, with interest Nj. b. SWkENkf,
FARM FOR SALE 40 acres all enclosed;
house with three rooms, fine land, good spring
and running water, and one OF the best build
ing sites. on the 81 nth side OF the Colorado
river. The place Il about az mites from the
city OF Austin You would do well to call and
hear more about it, N. 3. SWEENEY,
IT'S Congress Avenue.
FARM FOR SALE in Hays county, miles
north OF Dripping Springs, containing 232 acres,
45 acres enclosed. with stone and cedar fence,
and in cultivation; dwelling house with elk
rooms, kitchen, smoke house, stable, splendid
spring with rock house over it, and plenty Of
wood on the place. This property will be sold
very low and on easy terms; possession given
At any time. Call soon IL you want good place.
Congress Avenue.
FARM FOR SALE-2sO acres in Hays county,
80 miles from Austin. on the Blanco road. from
to miles west OF Dripping Springs; 40 acres
enclosed and in cultivation; dwelling house,
out houses, wood and water; South Onion creek
passes through the farm. A bargain can be had
and terms easy. Apply TO M ID. SWEENEY,
Land Agent, us Congress Aveuue.
FOR SALE-50 acres. all enclosed, with the
improvements; miles northeast from Austin,
on the Manor road; for sale or trade for city
property. Apply to NJ. b. SWEENEY, us ecu
gress Avenue.
Also the finest market garden and fruit farm
IN the State, with all the improvements, miles
east OF the city.
Also, acres, with all the improvements, about
one mile northwest OF the city. The place lie
well improved. Dwelling house and outhouses
in good order.
A farm 3 miles east OF Austin; will sell 60
acres. or the whole place containing 40 acres,
A farm OF 40 acres with improvements, on the
south side, about mile from the Colorado river
A beautiful view OF the surrounding country.
1850 acre farm, well improved, all enclosed,
Ock building, fine pastures and fine land, In
Burnet county, about one mile from the town
Burnet. Terms easy.
$500 acres of land in Bell county below Sa.a.
DO; splendid prairie land; water running through
the p viii sell any part OF the land.
743 acres OF land in Grayson county; 8. o
Pattie survey; Il miles southwest from Sher.
man and mics OF the Central railroad.
400 acres in Fannin county, in hree tracts;
titles perfect or no sale.
The above property will be sold on easy terms,
with a large amount OF property not mentioned
In this list, both OF city and county property
Those wishing to buy will do well to call on OF
address M. b. SWEENEY,
Agent and Collector. 715 Congress Avenue.
Austin. Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-10-16

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