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The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-18

Yazoo City Herald,

Hhe views of man of Judge Harris
reputation, which extends to confines
far beyond the State, are always gladly
received, and they rarely ever fail to
take deep root in the minds and hearts
OF the people to whom they ore ad-
dressed. His letter is published below
tho same being written in response to
one written by the officers and gentle
men of the Democratic Club of this
city inviting him to address it last
week. A United National Democratic
party-the ''last to yield in 1860, and
the first to offer itself after the war as
barrier to sectional domination" !" of
which the author speaks III his letter,
is the one main defence against med
itated assault by the North against the
Southland in view of this we do not
see how any well wisher of Mississippi
can be found contentedly in the ranks
of either the Greenback or independent
party at time like this. Judge Harris
never gave utterance to a truer senti-
ment than when he said in the letter
already referred to, that "there is no
other organization which can supply
the place OF the Democratic party"
and let it we say be perpetuated:
JAKsoN Miss, Sept, Doth 1879
The President and gentlemen OF the Democratic
Club of GazOO City
GENTLEMEN; l am SO far from being ill., !
sensible to the compliment conveyed in |
your invitation to address the Democratic .
Club of Yazoo county, that had the invita-
tion been extended earlier in the season, it |
would have been promptly accepted, but |.
am SO hampered now by necessary prepara-
ton for the opening business of my pro-
fession, and especially by engagements ex>
tending through the next two weeks, that l .
must deny myself the pleasure of meeting
the Club and the people of Yazoo.
So far as the present campaign is con-
cerned, l entertain no fears as, to tho COM
DleXion of the next Legislature. The only
which the lll-cemented opposi>
ion party occasions, arises from the fear
hat personal ambition and the bitterness
in the present canvass, may
make an opening for the Radical party in a
ar more important crisis of our affairs
ear hence. From the President down to
he petty leaders of the Republican party,
nd in the Northern press, there is being
preached real sectional crusade against
he Southern people. There is but one de- |
ence against medtated assault by strong i
ection against a weak one-an assault c
Ihich looks to amendments of the Uonsti-
ution or to such a stretch of the powers of 4
be national government, as will enable the {
trong section to govern the weak one, in I
ccordance with tho natural desire of the |
to govern the conquered. That I
efence is united national Democratic t
arty--the last to yield in 1860, and the r
rst to offer itself after the war as a barrier Ii
, sectional domination. There is no other "
arty which can supply its place. Who can p
lswer for the Greenback or Independent b
alty of Maine and the West? There is no t.
that these sections of the Green il
ack organization would defend the State IL
if they had the power, and so IL
+ as appears they have not the power to- tc
am very truly,
Your obedient servant, W
w. P. HARRIS. b
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The Macon Sun has been enlarged. 1t
was a good paper before but it will be a
great deal better now. Nothing pleases us
so well as to nee deserving brother of the
craft sprea ling himself and prOspering. II
is good sign for the country, shows that it
is advancing and the people know how to ap-
preciate a good thing when they have it; it
is also good sign for the conductor, afford
ing a practical proof Of his worth and
energy.
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Confession not Always good for the
Soul.

A hebrew in Salt Lake City was sen
fenced to three months in the chain
gang. After a month was served he got
very tired of it, and thought he would
try and get out. Learning that span
of mules had been stolen, he inquired
about the time of the theft and de
scription of the mules, determined that
he would make Use of this information
in order to regain his liberty. So he
sent for one of the police officers 10
whom he confessed having been guilty
of stealing the mules, and gave such a
plausible account of the story that it
was at once given to the District At
tOrney for use. He says ne thought
that by this means an Indictment would
be found against him, that he would he
from the city prison, that n
trial would prove his innocence, and he
would be discharged. He was RIGHT
about the indictment, but when it came
tu the trial he was convicted and SEN
fenced to six years in the penitentiarv.
The moral of this. we suppose. Is.
Never confess anything especially If You
didn't do it.
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w. P. HARRIS.

The man Spencer, who 50 basely SLAM
dered the people of this State, recently. in
an interview published in the "Elmyria
(Ohlo) Ropublioan,' was formerly resi-
dent of McComb City, in this State. The
McComb City Intelligencer has this to say of
his utterances "These assertions are 50
entirely at variance with the actions and
conversation of Mr.. Spencer during q resi-
dence of several years in this town and
State, and with all the facts, that we find it
difficult to believe that man can be such
a viper as to make the charges contained in
the article referred TO. When Church, In
1876, went North from here, and made
similar to those in the Elryia
paper, Mr.. Spencer not only contradicted
.hem in the strongest language, over his
own signature, in Northern papers, but
also authorized MS to use his name in CON
radicting them, and in addition, furnished
Is with facts in the career of Church.
ending to show up his character in its true
light, and to prove the unrolability of as
ertions made by him.
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The Atlantic Gable.
: Editor of The Comet:

To the Editor of The Comet:
A dispute has arisen in our debating
society as to the time it takes q telegram
to come from London to New York Will
you tell MS the route ii takes and the time
required for telegraphic message to come
from London to New York
SCHOOL Boy,
ANSWER. -Telegrams from London to
New York are sent to Queenstown. From
there they reach the American shore, at
Hearts Content. Thence they go direct to
New York. There are two repetitions. The
average time for transmission over the
cable, is 13 words per minute. A message,
therefore, of only 13 words, could be trans
mitted, if everything was ready at the re-
peating offices, and there were no delays,
in one minute. The average transfer of
short business messages, however, over the
cable, allowing for the usual delays, would
take about one hour. The average time on
land routes, with the Morse instrument, is
25 to 80 words per minute, though some
expert operators can send 45 words per
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-18

TIE Brandon Record undertakes TO lee
tnre Col. Stewart on the ethics of politics
because he did not see proper to make
speech in Brandon, and gave as reason
that he was not clearly posted as to the local
questions which mainly concerned the peo-
pie of that county. The Record seems to
think that the same speech in Kinds would
do for Rankin. We suppose it would in
general way, as Democracy is the same in
every county. But the Opposition assumes
as many hues and shapes as they have
counties. The Record cannot be ignorant
of the fact that we have Greenback party,
so-called, in Kinds, and over in the free
State it is an Independent party--so- called
Perhaps there is nc difference, but how was
Col. Stewart to know this2 Col. Stewart is
ready and not afraid to uttei his sentiments
anywhere. He is the kind of man who
is able to think, and speak what he thinks,
but he would rather damage his own chances
for election than recklessly rush in and un-
willingly inure the local candidates. Be-
Iides, in Rankin county, Col. Stewart
Knows very well that the cause is in splen-
lid hands, and the gentlemen who are con-
lucting it are vastly more than match for
heir opponents. He stands ready to listen
nd to be governed by the suggestions of his
riends in that county. If they need his
lelp they can get it for the asking. Means
ime, he and the Democratic candidates for
and the county offices are
making vigorous, brilliant and success>
III canvass of Kinds. They feel safe here,
nd they have unbounded confidence il
leir friends of Rankin.
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The Independent Greenbaekers of Kinds
county had little dry goods box perform
ance at Bolton, Miss, on last Saturday, by
John I. Hull, of jackson, Miss. Never
theless, the price of admission was free,
his crowd was rather slim. The few that
attended enjoyed the show well. During
the time, an old darkey was heard TO eK-
claim: "You see dat man making all dem
faces and cutting up dem monkey shines,
he list doing dat for money, and as soon as
he gets through he's gwine to Psss his bat
around.r SO ended another Greeuback
chapter. -Vicksburg Commercial.
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ATTACHMENT NOTICE.
State of Mississippi, Kinds county IS.

State Of Mississippi, Kinds county IS.
'ThERR is pending in the Circuit Court for the
First District Of Kinds county, in said State
suit by attachment against James McGrath
and james Compton, heretofore doing business
under the firm name OF McGmth Compton, in
IaVor OF Wallace Wood, returned at July term 1879
" " SAID Court and continued until first Monday Of
.i January 1850, for the Of $500 two hundred
anu m mine dollars, with interest from the 18th
OF April 1873.
Now il this said McGrath and Compton do not
appear and plead 30 the in said Court at Jack
son, on said first Monday If January next, judg-
eht by default will be rendered sgainsi them, and
nc property attached will be Sold fnd the effects
WI be applied TO the payment Of said plaintiffs
- In testimony whereof have hereunt0 set
isAALl my hand aud the seal Of said Court at
Jackson, this 18th day Of September, 1873
b. r. EDWARDS, Clerk.
~ ~ a X, GREEN, ID. 9 Sep 2O-4t.
hkNIEGWAY, Plaintiffs Attorney
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A quack hair-tonic was warranted to
''make the hair come out in two weeks. n
Bodkins bought a bottle. The hair on
Bodkin's head was thin and struggling,
with here and there a cleaning bald
spot. Now Bodkin's scalp Is bare,
smooth, and shining as 4 peeled onion.
Not hair is left The tonic acted as
warranted, it made the hair "come
out, in the timo specified.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-18

DR. LANIER, of Wolfe Lake, in Yazoo
county, has withdrawn from the Independ-
eut party. Some of the leaders in this
county are getting very shaky, and it will
surprise us very much if there are twenty
five white votes cast for the Independent or
Greenback ticket, at the November cleo
ton. Gas long as the lamp holds out to
burn . ate
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-18

We shall have something to say, next
week, about Gov Stones veto of what is
known as the Barry Railroad Bill. Through
the courtesy of Capt. Beall, we have been
handed the Governors pamphlet entitled
''The Pocket Veto" but we were not en-
abled to read it in time TO make some re
marks thereon, this week. There is no
doubt, in our mind, however, that Gov.
stones position is correct. There is no
man in Mississippi who would do more, if
in his power, for the people of this Com
monwealth, than J. NJ. Stone, TO relieve
them of any burden they may bear, but he
could not be made to depart from what he
conceives TO be the path of duty; though
he suffered himself, by his action.-West
Point News.
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Bob lngorsoll says: Women ara moro
faithful than men--tcn times Us faithful a.
men. never saw a man pursue his wife
into the very ditch and dust of degradation
and take her into his arms. mover saw ii
man stand at the shore where she had been
morally wrecked, waiting for the waves to
bring back even her corpse to his arms
but | have seen women, with her white
arms lift men from the mire of degradation
and hold him to her bosom as though he
were an angel.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-18

JAMES GORDON BENNETT gets a net in
come of $500 per day from the Herald
$547, 800 per year. This is encouraging
for gentlemen who are about to embark in
the newspaper business, but the experience
of Mississippi enterprises shows that it
would not be safe to calculate upon more
than half this amount of profits for the
first vear
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-18

Tie New York Herald says that sit is
whispered in high Republican circles, that
that part of the party which does not like
Mr.. Cornell well enough to vote for him,
is more numerous than was anticipated by
the regular or stalwart leaders" So it
seems that Cornell has dissatisfied element
to fight as well as the Democratic nominee,
Mr. Robinson.
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Chicago Inter Ocean London Letter.
A dashing American girl now travel
ing in Europe would probably say
somebody was a "mean old thing"if she
could hear the gossips about her. One
of them says: 81 have actually seen her
blush like n girl, though L know she had
a quarter of an inch of cream empera-
trice and velontine on her face. She can
blush when she pleases-she does it
by drawing in her breath and
holding it so. 1 have watched her. "
she can make tears come into her blue
eye in some similar manner" said an
other, "aud she can hold one diamond
tear for five minutes just poised on the
edge of her lower lid. I've seen her do
it. When she raises tear she is eco
nomical of it, as if it were. a real dia-
mond, and one who wasn't watching her
would naturally believe she had shed
dozens of tears since that one rose.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-18

DR. JNo, MCGEE has become associated
with our talented young friend, Frank G..
prise Courier. This is fine acquisition to
the Courier, and guarantees that the high
stan iard of that excellent paper will not
be lowered, while the editor in chief is serv
ing the county of Clarke in the State Leg
fnra
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SIXTEEN more days and the agony will
be over. The shout of the G.. b, will be
head in the land no more forever and the
RAIDS will be laid on the shelf until they
come to the front again in 1880, when we
suppose it will be necessary to sweep them
np apain.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-18

The Water Valley Courier draws the fol-
lowing pen picture of Hon, o. r. Single
ton SIN person he is one of those we'll
preserved, gray-headed, old men-the very
type of Mississippi gentleman and patriot,
who at once commands not only the respect
and patient hearing of an audience, but
their admiration as we'll.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-18

A congregation, anxious TO get nd of
their pastor, were considerably perplexed
how to do it without hurting his feelings.
After considerable discussion they con
cluded 10 inform him they were obliged to
reduce his salary. A delegation was appoint
oil to wait on him aud notify him OF the
fact. Brethren, was his reply, Il have been
with You in prosperity and will never de-
sert YOU in adversely.
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Office.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,l
souTHERE DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI,
In The District Court Of the United States, for the
southern District Of Mississippi, at Chambers,
September "a, 1879.
II Is ordered that Special Term Of said Court he
begun and held in the United States Court room, in
the Clty OF jackson, the first Monday in NOvem-
pot lor the transaction OF such business may
before said Court
Ordered this September "a, 1879
r. A. HILL, Judge
Test; A MCGKHEE, Clerk.-ltd
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The first number of the West Point
News, by j. P. Herndon, has reached us.
Mr.. Herndon is good writer and an excel
lent newspaper caterer. His first paper is
creditable and gives assurance that he will,
at least, deserve success.
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Will address the people, on the political
issues of the day, at the following times
and places
Vicksburg, Thursday, October IG.
Meridian, Saturday, October is.
Columbus, Tuesday, October 81.
Aberdeen, Thursday, October %.
Tupelo, Saturday, October %.
Oorinth, Monday, October 27.
CofTeeville, Wednesday, October 20.
Lexington, Saturday, November l.
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TO ATTORNEYS.

We make a Speciality Of Brief Work,
and our Prices aoiU s6t y0u, Gi0e as q
tyiTL
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DIR. Z. W. SMITH has been nominated
by the Democrats of Yalobuiha county for
the Legislature, vice ]. ]. Slack resigned.
the Water Valley papers speak of him as
"a most worthy citizen"
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-18

SOME well-informed (?) correspondent of
this State, writing to the San Francisco
Chronicle, DeYoung's paper, says, "that
the only men who can even wink at the
negro of the South are either Gen. Grant
or Gen. Sherman"
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The Rest Light.

In travelling over lifes tempestuous sea,
be certain to take with you some of Browns
Non-Explosive Petro or Family Oil, that
you may have safe, clear, bright light,
aoithOut smoke. To be had only at Browns
Oil Depot, Jackson, Miss.
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JOHN KELLY, is making a personal CAM
vass in New York He admits that there
is no hope of his election, but thinks he
will accomplish his original object, viz: the
defeat of Robinson.
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MY RESIDENCE IN THE SUBURBS OF
lu 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
farm of $50 acres, in Rankin county, six miles
from Jackson, which is susceptible of division into
three farms with good buildings each. l also
have for sale corn, hay, fodder, horses mules cat
tle hogs, sheep, goats wagon, cart, plows and all
necessary farming implements.
The above real and personal property is free of
incumbrance, title perfect, and will be sold at pri-
Vate sale, and on terms fair to purchasers.
Call on or address,
Sept 27-tf, A. w LITTLE
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When you want good drink of pure
old whisky, as good as ever come to jack
son, call for the Thistle Dew. Chris Hinckle
keeps it at the Spengler House saloon,
Sep 20-it'
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-18

When you want good drink of pure
old whisky, as good as ever come to Jack>
son, call for the Thistle Dew. Chris Hinckle
keeps it at the Spengler House saloon.
Gan 0O-1t
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-18

When you want good drink of pure
old whisky, as good as ever come to jack
son, call for the Thistle Dew. Chris Hinckle
keeps it at the Spengler House saloon.
Sep 20-4t.
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Ex-U. S. SENATOR SPENCER, the chief of
carpet baggers, is candidate for delegate
to Congress from Dakota Territory.
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The man that broke into store at Con-
cordia, recently, and stole considerable
money, including the relief funds, has
been captured near Natchez.
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JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. SATURDAY, OCTOBER IS.

CALIFORNIA will produce this year l2, 600,
600 gallons of wine
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In Lombardy, watermellons are raised
extensively for the purpose of making
sugar from them.
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Mems and Ladies' Rubber Shoes at the
lowest figures, at the JACKSON BARGAIN
STORE, by Laz Kahn. sep27tf
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The widow of ex>President Polk Is re-
siding in Nashville, at the old homestead
The tomb OF her husband is in the front
yard.
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If you want cheap but fashionable Hat
or Cap call on Laz Kahn, at the JACKSON
BARGAIN STORE. sep27tf
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PRINCESS Caroline Bonaparte, widow of
Prince Antonio, is dead.
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Go to Laz Kahn's, at the JACKSON BAR
GAIN STORE for the cheapest and best
Clothing in the city--latest styles. If
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Large additions made daily to my stock
of Shoes at the Parlor Shoe Store, which are
offered at lowest prices for cash by
II II. T. PERSONS
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Laz Kahn, at the JACKSON BARGAIN STORE,
is selling Boots and Shoes cheaper than ever
before. sep27 If.
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THE yellow fever has broken out at Gar.
sons Landing, near Concordia in this
State.
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The Valley Flag congratuates Lefore
county on the political quiet and content
ment that reigns within her borders.
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SENATOR LAMAR has accepted an invita-
ton address the people of Holmes county
at Lexington, on the 1st day of November.
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The Ohio agony is over. How much
did you lose on the result?
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MURPHY walked off with the belt ut the
the last New York tramp exhibition.
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DALLAS, TEXAS, is to have the benefit OF
the free delivery system of the mail.
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The Gate City Guards Atlanta's crack
military company, is being right royalty
welcomed throughout the North and east
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QPECIAL attention is given to English compost
- ton, both prose and verse, and to speaking
French. Lessons in drawing free Of charge. Voice
culture on a new and improved plan, both in vocal
music and elocution. There is also a Kindergarten
connected with this institution pupils In this
department are received from three 10 six years Of
OF age. The Post-Graduate class offers superior
will be required 81 pupils coming from other schools
For course OF study, terms. ETC., inquire Of
Septl3-2m Mrs. 5. b. WARE, Principal.
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One of his expressions during partial de-
lirium, a few hours before his death, was ::
81 like everybody, and everybody likes
me;' and, could he have known of the
generous and solemn manifestations at his
funeral-the numerous beautiful floral
tributes from tender hands and hearts; the
great concourse of people of all classes,
and both races; the touching offerings
of his comrades of the Light artillery;
his pail bearers, the braves who had
bivouacked with him on the ensauguned
fields of war; and the imposing cere,
monies at the church and the cemetery
so full OF feeling and 30 proper, he would
have felt the profoundness of tho truth,
Everybody likes me-"
With deep sorrow we have again, as we
have SO often done before, consigned a
loved one to the silent land of the sleepers,
and we return to the dreary, weary,
drudgery of life, still believing that earth
hath no sorrow that Heaven cannot cnre,
and, that 'He doeth all things WE'LL"