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CORSETS.

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A UGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY,
STAUNTON, VA.
Miss Mary ]. Baldwin, Principal.

The Session of 1S79-SO, Will open the first
Wednesday in SEPTEMBER and close the CORE
spending time in June following.
TERMS:
CFor Session of forty weeks payable one-haf on
entering and the balance in February
Selection the First-For Board, Washing
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Calisthenics, and full English Course, including
Elocution and Contingent fee are $3.50.
For full particulars, apply to the Principal for
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There are twenty Pills in each box, Price, 90
cents box; six boxes for $3.50. Sent by mail
to any address, upon receipt of price.
OHIO O. OWENS, Proprietor.
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The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17
The Bar and Judge SilBrali.

The committee appointed by the Ban
meeting, to prepare resolutions in regard
to the retirement of Chief Justice Simrall,
made the following report through Judge
Harris, its chairman
''The committee appointed by the meet
ing of the members of the Bar in attend
ance on the Supreme Court to prepare reso-
lutions expressive of the esteem in which
the judicial labors and services of Horatio
T. Simrall, late Chief Justice of the Su-
preme Court, are held by the Mississippi
Bar, report
1.-The close of Judge Simrall's term of
official service affords the members of the
Bar of Mississippi a fit opportunity
to express their sense of the great merit
and value of his judicial labors, therefore
Resolved, That Judge Simrall appoint
ed at the organization of the State Govern
ment, under new Constitution, to the
high and responsible Office which he held,
exercised by his ability and fairness, most
beneficial influence on the Court of which
he was member in the settlement of ques-
tons of great Importance to the State, and
rendered valuable service by his efforts to
conform the action of the State Govern
ment to correct principles: and this meet
ing finds ample ground of sincere admira-
ton and of public appreciation for the
wise conservatism, soundness of doctrine,
and breadth and accuracy of comprehen-
sion displayed in his judicial opinions.
Resolved, That in recording just APP
probation of the highly honorable and use
full public services of Judge Simrall, this
meeting also acknowledges, with great
pleasure, the kindly patience and uniform
courtesy which marked his private inter
course with the members of the Bar.
"Resolved, That the Secretary of this
meeting transmit to Judge Simrall copy
of these resolutions, and furnish the press
of this city copies for publication.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17
Reunion of RatIias Battery.

A meeting of the survivors of Ratlitfs
Battery, was held Thursday, at the Office OF
the Clerk of the Chancery Court, in this
city, for the purpose of arranging for
grand reunion of the survivors. The
following named gentlemen participated
in the meeting: Capt W. 7. Ratlif,
Orderly Sergeant; J. l.. Power, Or
Derby Sergeant; George Handy, Sergeant;
Harris Barksdale, Sergeant; B. 7. Lyon,
J. G.. Sparrow, @. A. Lusk, M. o'Brien,
W. s. Lemly, E. @. Williamson, Calvit
Johns, Foster Moore, ]. NJ. Fuller, P. G..
Hilzheim.
Capt. Ratliff, was requested to act as
chairman, and Mr.. Jno. NJ. Chiffon secre-
tary, on motion, it was resolved to have a
grand reunion of the Battery at Bolto'.s,
on the 10th day of July. A committee on
correspondence was appointed, and the
chairman was authorized to appoint COM
mittee on arrangements, said committee to
have authority to appoint sub committees.
The chairman will make known the COM
mittee when appointed, through the news
papers, also the place and time of meeting.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17
FETE CHAMPEIRE.
Grand Entertainments Mt Capital
PaTk-SOmethIng Extraordinary.

The ladies of st. Andrews Church
propose giving, on the evening of the Doth
of the present month, grand Fete Cham
petre at Capital (Hamilton) Park; on which
occasion the grounds will be brilliantly
Illuminated with head lights, Chinese Ian
terms, and pyrotechnics of all kinds A
grand concert will take place during the
evening in which the best amateur talent Of
our city and other portions of the State
will be brought into requisition. A Scar
niyal of nations will also be held on this
occasion in which almost every nation on
the face of the globe will have one or more
representatives. Dancing under the spa
cious pavilion will also DO one of the at
tractivo features of the occasion. During
the evening refreshments will be served in
different portions of the Park at moderate
prices.
A cordial invitation is extended to the
citizens of Vicksburg, Edwards, Bottoms,
Clinton, Brandon, Terry, Crystal Springs
and all surrounding towns. Admission to
the Park for adults, 25 cents; children, 10
cents.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17
M ARRIED.

GRIFFITH GRIFFING. On Wednesday
18th, at the residence of Mrs. G. w. Elliott,
near Port Gibson, by the Rev. Geo. Whit
field, Mr. b. w. Griffith and Miss Cora b.
Griffing. No calds.
AusT1N-RooT. Married at the residence
of the brides brother, Thursday evening
May list, by the Rev Mr.. Daniels, Mr..
Harvey Austin and Miss Amanda Root, both
of Edwards.
Once more two hands and hearts are
Joined in wedlock, and may your lives thus
united flow on in silver harmony. May
the dear All-Father bestow many joys on
the hearts, who have vowed henceforth, 'to
cherish until death us do part Oh beau
hful bride, may this flowery month be
an emblem of your future pathway and
the sunshine of glorious happiness disperse
all clouds that have heretofore, dared to
cross the threshold of your life. And as
you approach your declining days may you
grow dearer to each other until at last you
reach that heavenly home, where the Great
Master will declare you true and faithful in
all things, for hath he not said marriages
are made in heaven2'
F. E. EDWARDS.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

We had the pleasure of meeting in our
Office Tuesday, Mr.. Walter s. Bell, former
ly of this city, but moro recently from
New Orleans. The st. James Hotel having
beon closed for the season Mr.. Bell is
around visiting his relatives and friends,
and We may say his friends are legion in
THIS community. Jackson people who may
be so fortunate as to visit the Alleghaney
Springs in Virginia, this season, will in all
probability find Mr.. Bell doing the honors
of the Hotel office. The proprietors OF that
delightful summer resort could not secure
the services of more popular gentleman.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

Judge Woods, of tho U. s. Circuit Court
Court arrived in Jackson Monday morning
He and Judge Hill heard motion made by
counsel for Kemper county prisoners, charg-
ed with conspiracy, to quash the indictments
on the grounds, that the law under which
thew were found was unconstitutional. An
opinion ON the motion was deferred, as it
was suggested that case involving the
constitutionality of the same law, is already
before the Supreme Court at Washington,
and that decision is likely to be rendered
soon. Hon. Jno. w. Jewell argued for the
motion, and the District Attorney repre>
sented the Government.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17
A New England Tragedy.
A FATHER Stays HIS DAUGHTER.

Boston, May 10.-Chas. F. Freeman, of
Pocasset, Mass, yesterday killed his five
year old daughter. The man is Second Adj
ventist, and has been attending revival
meetings and about week ago he claimed
to have received by "Wind Wonderful
Revelation" and has not eaten or slept
since. He says the Lord directed him to
sacrifice his little daughter, and declared she
will arise in three days. Yesterday be sent
word to his neighbors that he would make
the revelation known, and offer an orthodox
sacrifice. In the afternoon number of
Second Adventists assembled at his house,
but the child had then been killed, and the
little one was killed with knife and her
blood poured on the table improvised as an
altar. Freeman has driven every one from
the house, and locked and barred the doors
and windows, and having firearms, threats
ened to kill all who interfered with him.
He is alone with the dead child. He goes
through horrible incantatiOns which, he
says, in three days will result in the arising
of his beloved child.
Further particulars of the Pocassett,
MASS } tragedy state that Freeman is a mail
carrier at Pocasset, between the railroad
station and the postoffice that he woke his
wife at $3.50 Thursday morning, and TOLD
her he must make a sacrifice to the Lord of
his youngest daughter. He got up and took
the child from her bed and stabbed her in the
side with butcher knife. His wife said it
was all right, aud that Abraham would raise
her next Sunday. Freeman says the child
gave one scream and died in a minute. 1t
is stated that the Second AdventisSs held
meeting at his house the same afternoon,
and Appeared TO WIS., the affair Kept quiet.
Freeman carried the mail as usual, and
showed no signs of insanity. The cause
appears to be religious excitement clone.
He is now at his residence in charge of
officer Redding and DIR. Wood, of Pocasset.
Freeman informed the reporter that he was
told by God to offer Edith, his young and
daughter, as a sacrifice to God,
ana chat he did SO, and as God would not
stay mis- his hand. he had to do His conn
mand. He said God would justify him in
this.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17
MURDER in RANKIN COUNTY!
A PEDDLER HAS HIS SKULL MASHED
IN AND HIS THROAT OUT.
No clue 10 the Perpetrators Of the
Terrible Crime.

Mayor McGill and City Marshal Fay,
have kindly furnished us with the following
particulars of foul murder. that must have
occurred either late Sunday evening, or
early Monday morning in Rankin county.
It seems that peddler by tho name of
Conwell, left jackson Sunday evening on a
business tour through Rankin county, to
be absent from this place for week or so.
He had in his possession when last seen
alive by Mr.. Reese Tapley, an ordinary
pedlers pack containing goods of different
variety and also valise which it is sup
posed contained his clothing. 1t is also
known that he was in possession of a small
amount of money, Conwell was as we learn
seen no more until found dead TUESDAY
morning about five miles east of jackson,
in Rankin county near the Gouley place,
with his skull mashed in, which must have
been done with some bluLt instrument, and
his throat cut from ear to ear. His pack
and valse were missing, and his pockets
rifed of everything they contained. When
found it is supposed he must have been
dead twenty or thirty hours, as the body
was very much swollen, almost be-
You'd recognition. Up to this writing
Thursday morning. no inquest has been
held, and the body still remains where it
was first found, with the buzzards and
carrion crows lowering over it.
We will publish any other developments
that may reach us in regard to this mysteri>
GUS and cold-blooded affair, i'll our next
ISSUE
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

Capt. A. W. Little, whose residence is
near this city, shipped six barrels of Irish
potatoes to Cincinnati this week, and ex-
poets to ship more if the prices obtained
will Justify. We are glad to note the fact
that our people are becoming divorced
from the idea that ''cotton is king and
are turning their attention to small or di>
verified crops. 1t is not generally known
we believe, but it is nevertheless true that
Mississippi and Louisiana are furnishing
the Northwestern people with about all OF
the early vegetables and. fruits that they
consume. This we consider healthy sign,
and denotes growing prosperity on our
part
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

We learn from Mr.. James Langley, of
Rankin county, that Mayor Jack, of Bran
don, held an inquest on the body of the
murdered peddier, and that no evidence
was elected duplicating any person. That
the unfortunate man was murdered and
then robbed, there is not the least doubt
We hope to be able to announce at no dis
tant day, that the perpetrators of this hor-
rible crime have been arrested.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

A negro on the Richie place, in Rankin
county, who was so unfortunate as to cut
his foot in terrible manner with an ak,
was brought to this city Tuesday morning
to receive medical attention at the hands OF
DR.. Johnston. On reaching the Doctors
Office. he tainted from loss of blood, one
of the main arteries of the foot having
been severed. DR.. Johnston sewed up and
dressed the wound, which will disable the
negro for several weeks to come.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

My party being nearly made up, 1 will
start my Gulf cruise from Biloxi, on the
afternoon of the 25th inst, returning there
on the LIST or End of June, for additional
passengers, and running in ut Pascagoula
on the It'll, in time for the Press Convention
on the Sth. Persons intending to join the
cruise at either of those dates will please
notify me early. All persons so far regis
tered are gentlemen of first class standing
and responsibility.
JnuN NrIcoN
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17
Parade Of Hope Fire Company, No 3


Hope Fire Company No. 3, of this city,
composed entirely of colored men, had
their annual parade and picnic Wednesday.
1t was beautiful day, and the turnout was
something grand indeed. Foreman Shaw
has certainly right to be proud Of his ex,
cellent Company. The engine and hose
reel we've tastefully decorated, and both
looked splendid. The fact is, Hope No. 3
is one of Jacksop's institutions, and our
citizens feel pride in anything the Com
pany undertake. They are always prompt
in answering every call for their services,
and prove efficient en- all occasions in doing
battle against the fiery fiend On their
line of march they halted in front of
the capitol, and while there, Mr.. Seutter,
the artist, secured splendid picture of
them, a copy of which, the Company will
no doubt procure, to grace the walls of their
handsome hall. After this halt they pro-
ceeded Oh their original line of march, az
heretofore published, to Hamilton Park"
where the day was pleasantly spent IN dane
ing and other amusements The days
pleasure was closed with grand ball at
Angelo Hall.
The following is list of the officers OF
this most excellent and serviceable Com
pany, viz: Thomas Shaw, Foreman; j.
Williams, LIST Assistant; John Walker I'd
Assistants VIM. Dawson, hose Director;
10. Patton, Assistant Hose Director; W.
H. Smallwood, Secretary; Ben. Jones,
Treasurer Turner Livingston, Steward.
Ben jamin Scott, Grand Marshal, pre-
sented fine appearance on his white charg-
er, and the Capital City Band discoursed
sweet music throughout the day. Taken
altogether, Wednesday was gala day for
our colored fremen, and we are glad to
know they enjoyed it. Before closing this
report, we desire to return our thanks for
the ''three cheers given The COMET while
passing our Office, and we assure each and
every member of the Company that the
compliment was appreciated.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

This is progressive age, and experience
teaches man better than any tutor can; so
it is reasonable to expect that sewing
machine coming into existence from the
hands of men who have spent nearly life
time in the manufacture and aale of sewing
machines should be superior to all others,
and those who become the possessor OF the
White can safely calculate upon having the
most Simple, Durable, Lightest Running,
and Best Satisfying Machine in the market.
A L. Brunson is the Agent for this justly
celebrated sewing machine. Call and see
them. Office next door to Post Office.
a.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17
sunday kchooI Picnic.

Tho picnic given by the Methodist Sun
day School yesterday, at Capital Park, was
a pleasant affair. The children had good
time, the day was pleasant, and the fol-
lowing programe was carried out fully:
PROGRAMME:
The School will gather at the Park by 10 o'clock,
when the exercises will be opened with singing.
Prayer, by DR.. Watkins
After which, singing again.
FIVE minute speeches, interspersed with singing,
Amusements.
Dinner al O'Clock.
Singing again,
Amusemcnts
Disperse.
Short addresses were made by Messrs.
Smytho, Nugent, Power and Watkins.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

Capt. Marion Smith, State Superinten
dent of Mississippi Penitentiary, returned
to this city Wednesday morning, after an
extended trip through the counties of Goa
homa, Bolivar, Washington, Holmes, va
zoo, Warren and Adams, visiting and in
specting the different convict camps in
those counties. He reports the health
among this unfortunate class as very good,
and their treatment by the sub-lessees as all
that could be expected-th boing well fed
and clothed.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

A petition is being circulated, asking
His Holiness the Pope to permit Rt.
Rev. Bishop Elder to remain in charge
of the Diocese of Natchez,
There is probably not man, woman
or child in the diocese who has ever
met or heard of the Bishop who will
not gladly sign the petition and wish that
the Pope may leave the good Bishop
to labor in the field in which he has
worked so usefully and SO zealously for
nearly a quarter of century.-Natchez
Democrat,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

The Misses Terry Of Crystal Springs, the
Misses Neal of Clinton, Miss Mckay OF
Madison Station, and Miss Sallie Blunt of
Clinton, graced the festival at DR.. jones'
last Friday night, with their presence,
much to the qualification of our young
gentlemen friends who attended.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

We are told that on last Monday Mr..
W. K. Brosious, of McNutt, gave his
little daughter, aged about six years, a
dose of morphine by mistake, supposing
it to be quinine, causing the death of the
little child the following night. The
morphine was put up in bottle SINH
lar in form and size to that which con-
tanned the quinine, and the dreadful
mistake was one which might very nat
urally occur.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

Last Tuesday afternoon, during the
rain and thunderstorm, Mr., John
Williamson met his death under the
following circumstances. During the
storm Mr.. Williamson and seven other
men were moving logs or timber of
some kind in Dog river at Moss Point,
and when in front of what is known as
De Smet's little mill, lightning struck
a tree near by and all the men were
more or lese shocked by the electricity,
some, if not all of them, being knock
ed down. 1t appears Mr., Williamson
received o severer shock than the rest,
fell into the river and sunk. Whether
he was killed by lightning or drowned
no one knows, but it is reasonable to
suppose that he was stunned by lightn-
ing and then drowned. democrat
Star.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17
DIED.

ARSoLD-In Waltbam, Mass, April &c,
Mrs. Martha Arnold in the T3rd year of her
age. The deceased was the mother Of MIR.
A. F. Arnold, of this city, to whom we
tender our heartfelt sympathy.
CooPER.-On April 29th, 1870, of pneu-
monia, at Fort Washita, Indian Territory,
General Douglas II. Cooper, Of Mississippi,
aged GO years, 5 months and IS days.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

A pleasant, intelligent young gentle
man dropped in upon us, on Tuesday,
who proved to be the son OF our old
jackson friend, Aleck Virden. He is
of the second brood of 'the old blue
hens chickens, the son of one OF the
best citizens of Mississippi, and we
were greatly pleased to meet him.
Port Gibson Reyille,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

We learn through private source, OF
tragedy that occurred in Marion county res
Gently. It seems that young lady of ii re-
spectacle family of that county, eloped
with negro; her brother hearing of tho
terrible conduct of his sister, followed the
guilty pair, overlook them, and shot the
negro dead in his tracks, aud then cut his
throat. We will publish further particu-
lars shoulh we learn them.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

Tho festival given by the ladies of tho
Christian Church, at tho residence of DR..
=. K. Jones last Friday night, was enjoyed
by oil those who were so fortunate as to at
tend, besides nice little sum of money
was realized for good and laudable pur-
pose. We have been informed that this
festival will be repeated some time next
month
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

A committee. of the Trustees of the Ag-
ricultural and Mechanical College, consist
ing of Gov. Stone, Hon. Il. G. Dockery, j..
M. CausoH, md Dr.. Phares, was in session
in this city yesterday, having und9r consid-
Grafton business connected with the said
College,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

Jefferson Sessions, our Capitol street
| oe maker was before his Honor the May
Thursday morning for disturbing the
pace, and general cussedness. The Mayor
|se.sed him with fine of $50 or 55 days
i the street.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

Mr.. AIo1zo Ware for seferal years,
resident of this city, returned to his old
|bme, Huntsville Alabama, Thursday
|Iening. During Mr.. Wares stay in this
~ be has made many friends, all of whom
|,oret his departure.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

|Mr. ]. b. Harris, who has boon alb
lat in tho Lone Star State for several
bars, has returned to Jackson on a visit to
relatives and many friends. His visit
course will be pleasant one.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

Edward Snider Morris desires to know
B whereabouts of his father, M. J. Morris,
DO when last heard from was living in or
lar Woodvllle Miss. Address E. s. Nor
! Natchoz, Miss. in care of Mrs. b. A.
den.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

We are authorized to announce THos' A.
McWILLE as candidate for representa-.
i've for Kinds county, subject to action OF
Democratic conservative Nominating Con
vention.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-17

A dosirable residence for sale by Mr..
boob Hurst. Convenient to the business
|0rtion q the city, splendid garden attach
I, good water, out houses and otner con-
|sni1noes. Apply on the premises for
rice and terms of sale, which are reason-
BE. Ap19>1m.