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The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04
A Man TO Handle n Mob.

A mob like pluck, before it has
tasted blood, can generally be managed
by the display of little firmness. For
instance, Jonn Parham, Sheriff and
jailer at Forest City, Ark, had in his
official keeping one DR.. Gray, charged
with rape. The indignant citizens of
Forest City sent mob to the jailer, do
manding that the doctor should be
peacefully delivered to them, in order
that they might rid the world of the
nuisance. Instead of complying with
this request, John Parham informed
the lynchers that, sooner than do such
thing, he would die at his post
when the ISSUE" said he, sis death
or the abandonment of sworn duty,
/ prefer death" The mob respected
this frmness, and quietly dispersed,
while Parham carried his prisoner to
another county Jail where the public
sentiment was not in such an excited
condition. Here is a lesson to all per-
sons holding official situations Amob
has no courage until it discovers that it
is feared
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04
An Hour at McDO ,nelPs EXCELSIOR
Foundry

| An Hour at McDO lmelPs Excelsior
Foundry.
We were invited yesterday to visit the
Foundry of our friend John Med onnell,
situated on Capitol street, about midway
between the railroad depots and the State
Capitol, to examine the several parts of the
engines of the Oliver Clifton, now being
cast in this foundry. 1t is fact that can
not be too often mentioned, and which de-
| serves all commentator, that this little
steamboat, intended especially for the Pearl
river trade, is a home production through
out. Nothing whatever about her, except
Der boilers is imported, and these require no
mechanical skill to produce. Her wood
work is to be finished altogether with home
timber, by home mechanics; and every part
of her engines Is cast in McDonnells jack
son foundry. We regard the boat as a
triumph of home skill, and as such hail it
MS the harbinger of better era for Missis-
sippi and Mississippi mechanics. In her
construction an eye was had to the work
she will be required to do, and the capac-
tiles, depth of water, narrow channels and
winding course of the Pearl. Consequently
the boat is a new model, and her builders
had no pattern to shape her by except what
they drew themselves. 1t was a difficult
job to shape an engine to boat like his,
and required the best talent of the machin-
ist but Mr.. Mcdonnell fearlessly under
took the work, made his own patterns, and
put the work through promptly. The ma
chinery is now nearly finished, and Mr..
Mcdonnell is entirely satisfied in the execu-
ton. He thinks, and other experts think
he has made perfect success, and at n
price not above the oldest and largest foun-
dries of the north and east
On the occasion of our visit Mr. Melon
nell conducted us over his establishment. |
He has large carpenter shop attached to
his foundry, supplied with machinery for
turning out all kinds of work; but the |
building of steam engines is specially of
his, and his work is not exceled in quality |
nor sold for less price any who's.
We can see no good reason for our cit
liens TO send a thousand miles for an |
engine, when they can get better one at a
less cost here in jackson at McDonnell's |
foundry. Every body ought to see, and
would see if he would reflect moment,
that money left at home, with home arti-
sans, assists in building up the prosperity
of the community. This point has been
too little considered in Mississippi; men are
apt to conclude that distance lends skill,
and that home manufactures and workmen
are not able to give them as good or as
cheap articles as they can get abroad: This
is a false theory-untrue in point of fact,
and disastrous in its tendency. Let us
patronize our home men always when they
stand ready to give us what we want on as
good terms as can be obtained abroad.
Other things being equal the home man is
entitled to the preference always, and we
hope our people will stop and think and
act on this theory.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04
Club Meeting last Saturday Night
Col HOOker's Speech.

The Central Democratic Conservative
Club of this city met at the usuul hour last
Saturday night, and on that occasion the
large hall of the House of Representatives
was filled to overlooking with an audience
composed of ladies' and gentlemen of this
| city and vicinity. The Club was called to
order by the President, Mr.. Clifton A
resolution was adopted inviting the follow
ing gentlemen to address the Club at a time
convenient for them to do 30, viz Hons.
b. Barksdale, L. Q. G. Lamar, o. r.. Sing
Teton, I. j. Wharton, E g. Walthall, V.
IL. Manning, Fl. L. Muldrow, j. II. Chal~
mers, H. d. Money and Martin Marshall.
On motion of L. F. Chles, further bust
ness was suspended for the purpose of
hearing Col. Hooker, who was present, by
invitation of the Club, to address them.
On invitation of the President he assembled
the Speakers stand and proceeded 10 de-
liver an able and mastery speech Oh the
issues of the canvass, which was listened to
with profound attention. The only objec-
ton we heard urged to it was its brevity,
and as it was known that the speaker had
risen from sick bed to come the Hall,
rather than disappoint the audience, that
objection was not taken into account
As some of our readers may not be
familiar with the process of converting
men into great tiLanciers, we will tell them
how Col. Hooker says it is done ga man
of ordinary capacity goes before nomi-
mating Convention full of hope, ETC.; offers
himself for some high Office the Conven~
ton looks upon him as unfit aud incapable,
and not fully up to the Jeffersonian stand
ard; they refuse to nominate him, and be-
hold in two weeks time you have full
ledged Financier.
AS we said above, Col. Hooker's speech
was an able one, land would bear repetition in
every county in the State. We would like
to give at least the leading points of the
speech, but want of space forbids.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04
New Material.

We have received lot of new typo,
bordering, etc., including all of the latest
styles, and are prepared to turn out neater
dob Work than even before. Our Job office
~ conducted by Mr.. Watson Smylie, who
has always made job work specially, and
we arc now prepared to compete with any
Office in the South. Briefs, pamphlets
and all kinds of book work "A specially,
orders for letter and bill heads, states
ments, visiting cards and invitations filed
promptly.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04
A Carload OF Engines.

Our 1ellow-citizen, the irrepressible Bus
tamante, thepioneer in the machinery busi-
ness in Mississippi, seems not to allow himN
self to be disturbed by his rivals in the
larger cities, for we can hear of his selling
steam engines, corn mills, saw mills, and
other machinery all over the State. He has
just brought carload of three engines to
Jackson-an IS porse power, 10 horse
power, and 8 horse powerful portable
engines, and all from the Murray Iron
Works, of Burlington, Iowa. These en-
gines were first introduced in this State by
our friend the Captain during the present
year, and all who have seen them speak in
the highest praise of them. Col. j. S.
Hamilton is the possessor of the IS horse
power. We are glad to learn that our cit
liens are buying good, substantial engines,
instead of the inferior engines with which
the country is oyerrun. For reliable ma
chinery, we recommend our readers to call
on Capt. e. D. Bustamante, Jackson; Miss.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04
DOTS.

Exchange
The bullion output from Leadville is
about five Car loads day.
1t is claimed that Leadville has eighty
five ore producing mines.
The next time we hear of Richard
Grant White it will be from the pages
of asbook called every Day English. "
George Elliot once refused to marry
Herbert Spenser.
The Empress Eugenia is compiling a
memoir of tho Prince Imperial.
When she dies, Marion Evans wishes
only the words, George Elliot" to be
placed on simple slab above her grave.
The Bandmanns, in "Narcisse, are
delighting New York audiences,
Miss Agnes Hendon, a Southern lady
is playing at the Baltimore academy of
Music in ga Scrap of Paper"
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

Hon. Martin Marshall has accepted the
invitation of the Central Club of this city
to address them, and will do so next Satur-
day night. So we say to one and all pre-
pare to attend the club meeting on that
occasion, lay all other engagements aside
and we promise them an able speech from
one of the leaders of the young Democracy.
The ladies are expected to turn out in full
force on this occnsion.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

At tho coclusion of Gen Georges speech
on the college grounds last Monday, very
large and elegant bouquet was presented
him by the ladies. After enjoying its
beauty for awhile, he turned it over to Dr.
j. S. Montgomery, with the request that it
should be presented, with his compliments,
to farmers wife who does her own cooks
ing. DR.. Montgomery gave it to Mrs.
Joe Erwin, and she requests us to return
thanks in this public manner, to Gen.
George, and assure him that she appreciates
this token of the estimate which he places
on woman's labor and woman's cares.--.
Starkville Times
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

The following gentlemen compose the
committee Oh the barbecue anticipated by
the resolution adopted "Wednesday night by
the Central Club: Col Jones s, Hamilton,
Chairman; L. f. Chiles, Watson Smylie,
John A Webb, Joseph FitzGerald, Henry
Strauss, Hon. Sylvester Gwinn, Col. j. l..
Power =
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04
STORY OF A MARTYR
A Fathers HcrOism 20 Screen "a Sons
Chime.


Not great while since prominent phy.
siclan of Denver, Colorado, was called Il
attend patient in what appeared to DO the
last stages of consumption, but which, up-
on examination, proved to be simply wear
ing away of life-a decay Of the energies
of the mind and body. Although we'll sup
piled with money, the stranger was SEEM
ingly without friends or relatives. He
wrote no letters and received none An
alien to the tenderness and charities which
sanctify the affections, he seemed to be
drifting ont of the world, in which for him
all the flowers of the heart had perished- "A
bleak and desolate old man, fastening out
of the sunshine into the winter of the grave.
After making thorough examination OF
the case, the doctor told him that although
he could find no organized disease yet he
was dying.
81 know IL, replied the patient.
but have you no idea of what brought
you to this plight p inquired the Interested
man Of science.
ut is curious phenomena. You have
heard great deal about cases like mine
more as visionary eXaggeration of the
fancy than as an actual occurrence
strange as ii may appear, am dying, as you
say-of a broken heart"
''You surprise mel'
"Yes, surprise myself. did not come
to your health. giving climate as others do
in search of longer lease of liie-but
to die in peace and alone.'
But have you no friends?" asked the
doctor.
'None that I can claim. My past is seal
ed with tho shadow OF n crime, and over
my nameless grave not even a memory
must hover. am already dead to all who
ever knew my NAME
lyon say you are a crminal?' pursued
the doctor
mo, am none But assume the stig-
ma to shield another"
'And that other? p
"Was my son."
"What was the nature of the crime ?u
The physicians curiosity got the better of
his prudence. The shadows of twilight
were falling around them. Through the
open window streamed the soft brIliance
of the dying day. Clouds of amethyst and
purple foated lazily on the far off hills.
But in the chamber where the fevered
breath was drawn quick and short there was
n hrshed stiffness which seemed in keeping
with ghostly shadows.
1T was murder"
''And was fixed on you!'
"On mel assumed it aud then escaped
not to evade the vengeance of the law,
but to spare to him loved the stigma of
felons DEATH
GLOW long ago was this p
'"Twelve years"
"And You have been wanderer ever
since ?"
The feeble pulse was huttering the glaz-
ing eyes sheathed under waxen lids, and |
the shattered form was growing rigid
g Will you tell me no more?" whispered
the physician.
cit is all have to tell ~
The next instant the man was dead. He |
had kept his secret and sacrificed his life in
keeping it,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04
Cleaning cut the River,

The contract for cleaning out Pearl river
will be let on the goth of the present
month in New Orleans. Six thousand doll
lars isthe amount appropriated for the pur-
pose. AS soon as the contract is awarded
the work will be vigorously pushed to COM
pletion. So we have been informed by
gentleman who has been eonversing on the
subject with Engineer Howell.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

A young man by the name of Crawford,
belonging to one of the best families of
Lincoln county was brutally murdered near
Wesson last Friday; by VIM. Lewis, the
City Marshal of Wesson. The Mayor of
Wesson and one or two other parties have
been arrested as accessories to the crime.
We get the above details from the columns
of the Brookbayen Ledger.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04
Concert, Tabieaux ana Hnuce Rt
NYOVGrly FIuau

The ladies' aud gentlemen in tho neigh
borhood Of Hamiltons store, in Rankin
county, assisted by several young ladies and
gentlemen of this city, will give concert,
tableaux WANTS and dance at the above
store next Wednesday night, the proceeds
to be applied to a laudable purpose. We
are certain that Jackson will be well repre~
scented on that occasion, as we know of
several young gentlemen who are ''skir>
mishing" around for conveyances already,
and others have determined to walk. A
general invitation is extended
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04
Death OF MAJOR. David II. Dickson.

This man so well known to all of US and
so universally liked for his many admirable
traits of character, passed peacefully away
last Saturday evening at 3 o'clock, after an
illness of about three weeks, in the 9th
year of his age. Col. Dickson was a man
possessed of an extraordinary mind, and
was splendid scholar, he having been a
graduate of West Point. For a number of
years past he has followed the avocation of a
teacher in the public schools of this county;
and in this trying position, gave entire
satisfaction to both the patrons and
school authorities. He was a gallant SOL
dier in the Mexican war, as also in the war
between the States-in fact he always went
where duty called. Though what the world
would denominate an outspoken man, yet
mono could be found possessed of kinder
heart, or more liberal spirit than he, as his
neighbors all attest and we know of none
more capable to Judge of mans character,
than those by whom he is surrounded and
comesin contact with in everyday life. Ma
ior Dickson leaves behind him to mourn his
loss, an aged widow aud several children,
all of whom arc grown, Capt. Thos. II.
Dickson, the worthy Post Master at Yicks>
burg, being the eldest. To all of whom we
tender our heartfelt sympathy and condo>
lence.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

Prof. G. B. Wilmer, who has been absent
rom the city during the summer, visiting
relatives in the State of Tennessee, return
ed to this city Tuesday night, and will open
his school for boys Monday Prof. Wilmer
is a thorough scholar and a good discipline
rian. We hope he will receive sufficient
encouragement to make his school a per-
manent institution in jackson.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04
Nj RRIEn.

YERGER -OrEY-At Grace Church, Rose
dale, Bolivar county, Mississippi on SurN
day, Sept l4th, 1879, by Rev. II. II. Pros
ser, VIM. Arthur Yerger; Esq, of Rose
dale, to Miss Kate, daughter of the late DIR.
Paul II. Otey, of Memphis, and grand
daughter of the late James IT, Otey, L. l.. D.
Bishop of the Diocese of Tennessee.
HIBBoU-ScHwAB At St Peters Church
by the Rev. Father Pechiret, on the 30th
ult., Mr.. Louis Hibbou, of Vicksburg, to
Miss Catherin Schwab. of Cincinnati
Attendants, Mr.. j. W. Albrocht and Miss
Mary Flannery.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

We cali attention to the card of MIR.
Cummings in to-day's paper. Mr.. Q. is
just opening fine stock of gents double
soled, hand made shoes, and at very low
rates; this and his old reliable Home Manu-
factory, make it the place to buy boots and
shoes Not to buy boots and shoes from
Cummings is to have aches and pains from
head to toe.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

We are informed that the colored people
almost to man, in the lower portion of
tho county, will either vote the Democratic
ticket strait, or abstain from voting at all.
Oh, G.B.s, q. BIS come back into the
fold before you are SO Overwhelmingly left
that YOU cant find the way.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

AT meeting of jackson Council, indie
pendent Order of Temperance, held Friday
evening, Sept 26, the following officers
We're elected G. f. Marlz, Presidents j..
W. tlte, Associates Alex Moore, Chaplain;
Z. W. Lusk, Jr.; Recording Secretary; Miss
Mamie Rice, Financial Secretary Miss
Eta Carraway, Treasurer; J. b. Rice,
Gnlde; Henry Benthein, Assistant Guide;
Chas. Anderson, Inside Quad; Jack Cain,
Outside Guard.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

Our young friend A. H. Jayne gave us a
call on Monday. Ho takes charge of Fair
Lawn institute, at jackson, on Monday
next, as Principal. Brandon Republican
Our contempory is generally we'll posted,
but missed the mark by several feet this
time. Prof. Jayne takes chage of the Col
lege Green (public SCHOOL, and not Fair
Lawn Institute,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

Gen. Thos. j Wharton, of this city has
been invited to address the Democrats of
Brandon. Should ne accept, we promise
the good people of the old 'free State" a
speech, the like they have hot heard this
canvass. Gen. Wharton is one of the best
speakers inside the Democratic party.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

On Monday morning last the South
bound train on the Chicago, st. Louis and
New Orleans Railroad, ran over COW
about mile below this city, and broke an
axle on the engine, which caused delay of
two hours. No one hurt.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

hbOn't GO tO Kansas, Oircns Coming
Little children save your dimes, old folks
save your quarters, colored people kill your
cows and sell tho hides, for James Robin
sons circus, ''tlie best in the world,' is
coming, 80 we learn from postal card
handed us by Post Master, from Mr. De-
Haven, the agent.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04
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And sun Another.

We learn from the Raymond Gazette that
Mr.. j. W. Cunyers, who was nominated by
the Greenbackors for Supervisor in the
Edwards District has pcremptorly declined
to accept tho nomination. lie will support
the regular Democratic Conservative ticket.
Next
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

Govt Won Moltke would rather read
Miss Braddon's novels than Shakes
peare. So would good many other
people who arc less candid about say
ing so, however.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

Mr.. J. Loss Walton dropped in to see us
Tuesday; He is travelling in the interest
of the Vicksburg Commercial, and the
miller" Job Office. We are glad to know
that he is meeting with considerable sue
cess
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04
Found.

In the Northern portion of the city, by
Mr.. Geo. Muh, Jr., a gold cross, with a
heart engraved about the centre of it, and
the initials 81. A. b." engraved upon the
heart. The owner can have the same by
calling at this Office and paying for this
notice.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

Attention is called to the notice under
the head of new advertisements, of Prof
Talbot. 1t will be seen that the next SEES
sion of the institution for the deaf and
dumb, will commence on tho 10Th of this
month.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

The State Institution for the Blind will
be open for the reception of pupils, the first
Monday in October, (next Monday)
w. S. LANGLEY,
sept 4>2t Superintendent
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

Let there be full attendance at the club
meeting tonight. Judge Harris will de-
liver an address, which is guarantee that
the meeting will be one of interest.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

Mrs. Wares school has over SO pupils,
and promises considerable increase She
is an excellent teacher and deserves the fine
patronage extended TO her.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

Is it not about time for our vigilant and
worthy health officers to consider the pro-
prety of raising the quarantine against
New Orleans?
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

Next Thursday evening, the 9th, has been
fixed as the time for the ball spoken of in
our last issue, for the benefit of the Mem
phis yellow fever sufferers
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04
Bank.
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI.
ESTABLISHED IN 1913.

THIS BANK a
o h atomp
We solicit accounts parties throughout and
Attorneys
twill be getoop accounts
We all rarrsof atnd
gives II superior 7antles ty tet
MsauuiH tnnra hstmar
o the Stmea ttarl
WcTny
We Stat hec charge
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

1t will be seen from DR.. Hilzheims card,
that he will shortly remove back to his old
quarters Oh State street, in the Hilzheim
building.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

A street bridge near the residence of Mr..
G. G. Campbell, needs attention very badly,
and the Generals attention is hereby called
to il.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04
q. ID. OF A

There will be meeting of the G. X. of
A. tomorrow at the usual hour.
j. c. JULIENNE, Secretary
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

The Central Democratic Conservative
Club meets tonight at the usual hour A
full attendance is earnestly desired,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

Hon. J. B. Yellowly, who spent the
summer in North Carolina, is again
among his old friends of Madison. 49,
Canton Citizen.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

A little child of Mr.. McLaughlin's fell
into cistern Sunday, and but for timely
assistance, would have been drowned
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

The speed of ga mile a minute, ac-
cording to an old engineer, has fire.
quently been exceeded by trains on
American roads,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

The river reporter for the Vicksburg
Commercial, very kindly notices the move
ments of our Pearl river packets.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

The new steamer Natchez caught fire op-
posite New Orleans on her first trip down
the river, and came near being consumed.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

The Misses Kraus of Vicksburg, have
been visiting friends in this city during the
past week.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

Dave Harrington has lust received one
of those unique perfume fountains, call and
see it.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-10-04

Come out tonight and listen to the word,
as it will be spoken by Judge Harris.