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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14
Ink Drop. Fr..a uaa.rehur.t.

The carly morn is uncomfortable
cool. I
Postmaster Catchings has improved
the Office by new mnil boxes.
NJ. A. Price has closed out his s,loon
and will remove al once TO Martin.
The Independent movement has open
ed up in Copiah, and will serve to keep
the Democracy awake.
A. J. Hodges has announced himself
tor Treasurer. of Copiah, as the Demo-
cratic nominee, saying that the CON-
vention defrauded him out OF the nom
nation.
The "Crystal Springs Monitor mr.
rived in Hazlehurst last Monday, and
is being ''set mp" on Front st. The
paper is now 1.-THE Copiah Monitor. ;.
The first issue will appear on the 21st,
The great Kansas Excursion passed
here Tuesday morning at abont 7:4p.
and was joined by Cornet Baud, or,
gaiized on Monday, under the direc-
ship of w. l.. Birdsong. The band
will accompany the excnrsionists to the
Estate line.
We learn that Gen. W. r. Martin
will at once establish n line of stages
from Hazlehurst to Port Gibson, VIA
Martin Station, thirty-nine miles.
Also from Hazlehurst directly, to Mar
tin. The enterprise will be duly ap-r
preciated.
Hazlehurst will lstilI keep mp her
'%fours." viz: four churches, four sa-
looms, four drug stores, tour.miliinary
shops. four Sunday schools, .tou'
blacksmith shops and four times tour
general mercantile establishments.
On a flying trip to Beauregard lost
week. we had the happiness to meet the
family of Mr.. H. F. Bridwell, of New
Orleans, who are summering at the
former place. We enjoyed pleasant
conversations and were greeted with
some excellent music 10y Miss Katie
Brdwell. who, by the way, is a young
musician of nc little genius. She bids
fair to make a star in musical circles.
For young lady visitors we challenge
any place on the read! The following.
with exception of MissesBee, Wright and
Chrisman, who have lately returned to
their homes, are in Hazlehurst: Misses
Susie and Belle Bee, of Brookhaven;
Miss Fannie Cook, and Misses Catch
lngs. of Vicksburg, Miss Jessie Wright.
of Martinsville; Miss Bachelor, of New
Orleans; Miss Hall, of Port Gibson;
Miss F~airchilds, of Canton; Miss Chris
man, of B~eauregard; Misses Mary and
Fannie Halbert, of Terry; aud Miss
Davidson, of Louisiana. VEsTrQuEs.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14
Culleoka Institute,
Maurv County, Tenn.

W. r. WEE, 4. NJ, Cn,v. NC, prino.
J. NJ, WEBB, M, Univ. N. G.,
Fhe fall session opens Aug. {, 1879. Lo-
Arm and parental Instruction, thorough.
Course. Classical, Mathematical, CONNER.
cial and English. Highest testimonials
from distinguished edusatsr3 rba'lcad nc
universities. Boarding in the bet private
families at : % au&S5 - per week, in
r]lulne arrihr,i room. fae!, lisii. and
NtrAi&r. IniGoA aud incidental fee per
S,.s>irA IS ~ seeks, So 80.
Dr. t1mlani, Chancellor Of Vanderbilt
University, say. ~Tl,e Academy of tho
Mcssrs. Tet& has M superior within my
kuonFs4Se in the SoU.aeIn Ststes.0
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14

Mr.. FRANK MCGEE. editor Of the
Enterprise Courier. has been nomina-
ted by the Democracy of Clarke county
for the Legislature. The county may
congratulate itself upon securing the
nomination of \ gentleman SC. well quail
fed to represent her interest as Mr..
McGee,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14
BOytou and Webb 10 SwIm

New York, August II. Details OF
the swimming match between Bovton
and Webb, twenty miles for $1,000. were
partially arranged yesterday. 1t was
notfnlly decided where it will take place.
hit Webb stated it woutd probably
come off at Newport. and that he would
90 Immediately into practice.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14
TIE A
Circular of the State Executive
Com mittce Of the Ele mocrItic
Conservative Party.

SONStE
JACKSON, MISS, Aug. 4th. 1879.
The State Executive Committee earn
estlv advises the Democratic Conserva-
tive party IN Mississippi to organize
clubs IN the different voting districts,
and County Executive Committees. with
ont delay, were they have not already
done so. Upon proper notice the voters
can be called at some convenient place
and time, and proceed to effect an orr
ganization.
In each county there should be a
Central Committee, with a Chairman.
convenient to the county seat, aud re-
commended for his zeal and executive
ability. County Committees can be
chosen by representatives Of the clubs
in a general county meeting.
The clubs should hold regular meet
ings and provide measures for challeng-
ing doubtful voters, revising the regis
tration and securing an active canvass,
so as to develop the full strength of
the party in the election. providing
tickets. etc. They should make regu-
lar reports to the County Committees
as to membership. progress, and others
matters appertaining to the canvass;
ana the Comfy Committees are res
quested to report to the State Com
mittce.
Experience shows that the success Of
n canvass defends mainly upon the
efficiency of the local organizations, and
too muah care cannot be taken to Ike p
them in good working order.
Relieved from the menace of organs
lied opposition, majoritles are ii sh,e t"
become indifferent to the N ,%inteuanrc
Of then own organization and 70 divide
among themselves. 1t sIionld ha rem
amberel that the reforms wl.i:h have
been inanclrated can be perfected ami
cr lie ont only by n ri gid adherence
TO the discipline anil observance of she
methods by which the vietorie, OF 1875.
'76, AMI II were..wou.
Il. BARB SDAL-.
Chairman State Committee,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14

THE noble w. W. Corcoran, of Wash
ngton, has sent two thousand dollar s
to Memphis 'to be used only to help
poor and destitute families to get out
of the city and away from the pestl-
lonoa
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14
THE Vicksburg Herald has a let

The Vicksburg Herald has a letter
which says sin Rankin county a COM
mittee of six men appointed by a mass
meeting of Democrats at Stems Creek,
waited on Maj. B. F. Sutton, Indepen-
dent candidate for Chancery Clerk and
ordered him.to withdraw from the cam
vass and leave the county."We trust the
| Herald's informant is mistaken.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14

Students can board themselves pm the "mess
syetemr for less than one half the above rates.
The above estimate is reliable, and includes
everything except fuel (Which students buy
from the University at cost, aaa thelr furniture
for their room and books and clothing.
Some students of good standing got along
here last year on less than SIS.
whilst others spent double that amount.
The University is in excellent condition and
and is steadily gaining in popularity amt pros
perity.
The Faculty is complete. All the departments
Including the Law Department AMI the Prcpar-
atory Department. are in successful operation.
The location is healthy. Never was a case Of
yellsw fever here.
For catalogues and information apply TO the
Chancellor, ALEX, 7. STEWART.
II. NJ. SULLIVAN,
july-lT-2m Secretary Board Trustees.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14
Chairman State Committee
MARION SAITH, Secretary.
ye,e Cor the Amendment,

At the November election the citizens
will vote for or against an amendment
to the Constitution OF the State. The
amendment is very buug!ingly worded
and we will not try to analyze it for our
readers, but will content ourselves with
stating it's ohj"ct. and giving n rca
sons why we think it should be adopted
It's object is to reduce the number OF
elections. As it is now in this State,
we have an election every year, and IN
this city sometimes two a year. The
amendment proposes to rect'fy tins
costly evil. 1t proposes to do 1t by reg
Mating the terms of the officers to be
elected next Fall, and arranging so
that future State and coubty elections
will be hell contemporaneons with
Congressional elections. At this point
the only objection that has peer urged
against tho amendment comes In
When IL Legislature agreed that the
amendment should be submitted to the
voters the issue that was afterwards
made in Congress about free elections
was not thought of. for the simple
reason that the isssue was dis
cussed or mentioned until Congress met.
After the issue was made in Congress
some of the State papers urged that it
would not be advisable to ratlfy the
amendment causing orr elections TO be
held on the same day as the Congress
slonnl elections. and at the same time
the State and county elections. We do
not think this is a sound objection. aud
advise the voters to ratify the amends
mept. The result is too valuable to I've
refused on account of this imaginary
danger. There is not a particle OF dan
ger that the American people will sub
NIT for any length of time to any unfair
meddling with elections, whether 1t
comes from the National Government
or from bulldoznrs and ballot suffers.
= Vicksburg Herald
COnvictE.abOr and how 10 use u.
Some of the papers in the State ale
advocating a new plan of convict labor.
The old ~penitentIary system always
proved expensive to the, State when the
~convicts we're mostly white n but few
in number compared with the present
plumbers. Formerly the number varied
from one hundred TO one hundred aud
fifty. Now they are over a thousand.
and nine-tenths not only the most
worthless of their race, morally con-
sidered. Int exceedingly stupid, and
therefore wholly unfit for anything like
hand work with tools. Consequently
they are put to farm labor. as the only
sort, to which they have the slightest
adoption. Any one locality is too
small for so large a force as the aggre>
gate numbers. Now to remedy this,
some of our contemporaries are advoca>
ting the establishment of prisons in diff
ferent congressional districts. an idea
which we favo, 80 far as ve have leisure
to examine. 1t is an important matter,
that will engage the attention of the
next Legislature, and all those aspiring
o place amongst the assembled Solo,
mons of the next assembly. had as wei
begin to look into it. seriously and
earnestly.-Grenadd Sentinel. Il
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14

A perfect stampede of citizens is in
progress at CorLith owing to the illness
of the Mayor and the President of the
Board of Health. who are supposed to
be sick with yellow fever.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14

THE New Orleans Cotton Exchange
has put forth a circular to planters
stating that "far bayging filled ~ith
shives" damages and stains cotton, and
that buyers will claim. the right to re-
ject cotton so covered.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14

Mr. A. Fl. ABLEs, living near Mont,
gomery, says some weeks agoa mad
dog bit some of his stock and that a few
days ago he was compelled to kill a val
liable COW that had gone mad.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14

A DRUMMER, giving his name as Askew
borrowed $50 from a young man at Me-
ridian, giving a check on his house for
the amount. The house refused to
honor the check and the Meridian gull
lible is out $75.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14
IL CURE FOE aLL!
HDLIOWAY'S

Possessed OF this Remedy, Every Man
may he his " Doctor. 1t may be rub
pea INTO the system, so rs to reach any
Internal complaint; by these means, ID
cures sores OF Ulc~rs, in the Throat,
stomach, Liver, spine, or other parts
" fs an lntallible Remedy for RadLegs,
Bad breasts, Contracted or Stiff Joints,
tout, rheumatism, and all Skin Dis
eases.
IMPORTANT CAUTfoN.-Nong are gem
nine Unless the signature of j. Hay-
dock, as agent for the United States.
surrounds each box OF Pills aud Oint-
ment. Boxes at Is cents, G2 cents, and
81 each.
r3"There is a considerable saving by
taking the larger sizes.
HOLLOWAY " CO..New York.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14

THE New York Head reflects q wide
~ly>extending and ~deeply-roe ting senti
ment, when it says of the Glover report;
'Its exposures will convince many vo>
tiers that it is well to have a change of
parties and let a new broom into the de-
partments at Washington" And the
more that Mr.. Sherman and other Rad
ical statesmen attempt to bellttle the
Importance of Mr.. Glover's report
turning up their noses at what they
dare not attempt to answer-the stron-
ger will this convection become.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14

In urging upon Democrats to sup
port the nominees the Clarion says they
will respect the will of majorities as
expressed in the nominations. Where
there are rival candidates, when one
has been nominated the others are
bound in good faith to accept the de-
cision and do all in their power to elect
him. The same obligation extends to
| their friends,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14

IF nominations were necessary, the
primary election plan will come nearer
giving a fair expression of the people
than a convention would.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14

A GOOD many of the candidates are
non-committal as Ito going before
the primary election. They are waits
ing and watching as well as praying.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14

Col. J. j. WILLIAMS. M Of the
editors of the Grenada Sentinel, has
been nominated for the Legislature.
Merit rewarded.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14

Who can vote at the primary election?
is asked on every corner. No body
but Democrats or conservatives. No
Radical need apply.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14
Eleventh Plank of the Demo
cratic Platform Adopted AT
Of uS17

Resolved That Unity and Harmony
assanr;o, 10 victory: that all inde-
movements are dangerous to
the integrity of party organization;
that all independent candidates are IN
spired solely by o lust for Office; that
thew shall be treated rs common n
MES to the welfare of the people. and
avowad enemies to the Democratic par
tv of the State of Mississippi.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14

ALL the candidates for District At
torney spoke in Franklin county last
week, at Rose Hill.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14
TEHE FRIEND OF I'LL!
H0LLOWAY'S PILLS.

These famous Pills Purify the Blood,
and act most powerfully, yet soothing
ly, on the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and
Bowels, giving Tone, Energy, ard Vie0r
TO the whole sy ~ten. They are wonder
fully eficaciousi in all ailments inciden-
tai to Females, Young or ola, and as "a
general FaniIy Medicine. for the cure
Of most complaints they are unequalled-
IMPORTANT CAuTIoN.-None are gen
uiue unless the signature Of j. II ydOck
as agent for the United States, sur
rounds each box Of Pills and Ointment.
Boxes at - cents, 81 cents, and 81 each.
FR~There is considerable saving by tax
ing the larger size.
HOLLOWAY Co. New York.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14

yellow fever is increasing at Mem
phis and decreasing at Havana.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14

MADISON county has two Democratic
tickets in the field,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14
UniccIsity of Mjs%iSs!ppt
AT
OXFORD, MISS.

Next session opens SEPT 5,1 sT9Fuition is STU
FREE To ALL MISSlSSIPPIANS.
Students from other states. who have not
entered, are hereafter charged $50
tuition fee. Law students pay so tuition fee.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14

EXTENSES PER SESSION, NINE MONTHS.
Q months board at $40 to Sl2 50
per month ..................S9 O w 10 Sll2 30
9 months washing 81 to $3.50. 900 to 49,
months lights 2'c to 5Jc...... rs TO 45)
Incidental fee. .........-.... II 50 to ID 50
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-08-14

The bullion product of the Unit
States for 1878 was in roun.l numbers
$50, 600, 000. There VAS Il falling OF IL
Nevada of about ST, 200, 600, but a &c l.
eral Increase in tie national pgoductic /
outside the ComlS.ock.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-28

Items OF Interest Culled from State
~xehnmra

Items OF Interest Called from State
Exchanges.
Reno fremen will be given a lunch on
the Fourth.
Mr.. II. F. Bartine is the orator at Carson
on the Fourth.
1t is rumored that Deacon Parkinson
will start a paper in San Jose. Cal.
Virginia has had but one alarm Of fire
and no CONGREGATIONS SO far this month.
A 500 flag will float over the Union
shaft on the Comstock in celebration OF
the Fourth.
There are nineteen mediums on the
Comstock, among whom Mrs. Bowers
stands pre-. eminent.
John Bluett, foreman Of the Sutro Tun-
mel, has resigned his position as such, his
resignation to take effect on July LIST.
The Sutro Tunnel Company has donated
q $3.50 corner lot to the town of Sutro for .
school house site.
The President Of the Board Of Health of
Virginia reports the sanitary condition OF
the city all that can be desired, and only
asks for little power over swill milk.
The Stage says the consumption of
pork has decreased 100 per cent. in Vir-
| ginia City. since the horrible discovery of
the dead baby in A~lexander's hog-trough.
The patriotic Piutes are already begin
| ming TO gather from all parts OF the
try, to take part in the celebration OF the
nations birthday in Virginia City.
The new Baptist Church at Reno will be
| considerably larger than the one destroyed.
1t will be eight feet wider, six longer and
six higher. The seats are to be raised and
across the end a gallery is to be placed.
The Virginia City Miners Union have
notified Marshal Mckenzie that they will
accept his invitation to participate ip the
| celebration on the Fourth, and will turn
out in full force.
A detailed prospective description of the
| coming Fourth of July celebration at Car
son shows that it is proposed to celebrate
the great American day on a scale OF gran
deur never before known in the State OF
Nevada.
The Lyon County "Times' states that
the Devils Gate and Chinatown Mining
District is looking up. During the past
week operations were resumed in three OF
the mines in it. to wit The Atlantic Con-
solidated, the Kossuth and the Niagara,
all Of which mines have good prospects.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-28
Dead Letter Offices.

The common sense plan in regard to
misdirected or unstamped letters, that has
long prevailed in Great Britain will prob
ably be adopted in this country. In the
mother country there are branch dead let
ter offices at convenient points throughout
the kingdom; but here, il a misdirected or
unstamped letter is dropped in a Postofice
In Maine or Oregon, it must go TO Wash
ington before it can be opened and the
c~areless correspondent have an opportunity
to correct his mistake. Very naturally
considerable annoyance is thus occasioned,
and not a little harm results. 1t is now
proposed 10 establish branch dead letter
offices in different parts OF the country.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-28

Scraps from b Notebook Of the
semtinel's Reporter.
This is the last night Of the Bergers.
Sol Smith Russell is . good cure for
dyspepsia.
Gulliford 4 Mckee are reftting the ORR
entail saloon in splendid style.
The opium smokers will be brought be-
fore Judge Rives for sentence to-day.
The dog tags have not yet arrived, and
the CANNES still breathe easily.
Colonel Reilly is building a substantial
bulkhead around Mrs. Ashim's restaurant.
Deputy Sheriff Jim Mason will start on a
tax collecting tour this morning.
Dick Ryland, last night, fired another
kiln Of brick, numbering 200, 900.
The foundation Of the new Courthouse
was completed yesterday, and brick laying
will be commenced at once.
Mining stocks seem TO be at a stand still.
They are likely to make a dash one way or
the other before many days.
The school teachers and children have
determined to have their picnic on Tuesday
Of next week.
Tue Immel lot on Main street, next to
DIR. Schneider's drug store, will be sold at
public sale at 2 o'clock to-day.
Mrs. William Mulick has leased the
lodging house over Lachman's restaurant.
lately occupied by Miss Julia Barnes. The
latter will leave shortly for the Bay.
A Main street merchant remarked vester-
day hat he was called upon about 1855
times q year to contribute money for some
purpose or other.
Yf.-l--.. iii L. IL - -. +
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-28

Ex-senator Gabriel Cohen, OF Elko, is in
town. We are glad to know that he comes
with a view Of settling permanently in our
midst. Mr.. Cohen is a gentleman Of abil-
ity and integrity. n is recognized
wherever known as q live business man.
The SENTINEL welcomes him to the Base
Range.
Palisade yesterday to meet her daughters,
Mrs. DIR. McAllister and Miss Grace. The
ladies all returned by the delayed train.
Sheriff Kyle returned from the West by
last nights train. He failed to get n
clue OF the fugitive Ennis.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-28

Another large house greeted the De ger
Russell Troupe last night, and they have
good reason for feeling f~lattered over their
reception. /. is universally conceded that
no better performance has ever been given
in this town. Russell's droil and we'll
sustained humor never wearies the andi-
ence, and he is, withnl, possessed Of elo-
cutionsry abilities Of the highest order.
His enunciation is clear and distinct his
gestures pleasing and graceful while his
facial cantortions and comical illusions
are simply inimical. The troupe will give
their last performance this evening, and it
should not be missed by the lovers of a
choice, amusing and excellent entertain
ment.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-28
PUBLIC OPINION.
A. shown by the Press Of the Pa
ei0c COaat.

A. shown by the Press Of the Pa
einc Coast.
rs CHANTS BooM DEAD?
From the Virginia Chronicle.
Is the Grant boom dead, or are its
owners only waiting till Ulysses and his
menagerie sail in at the Golden Gate to
whoop it up?
FAcETIous EDITOR.
From the Stock Exchange.
Whenever q Nevada Sheriff starts of
with q convict TO conduct him to the State
Prison, the reporters camp in the depot
and wait for the dispatch to come along
announcing the escape Of the prisoner.
TWO BIRDS
From the Stock Report.
The position within the gift Of the peo-
pie that the Honorable Blk ~huugereth for
mostly is that Of Railroad Commissioner.
1t is considered to be one that will afford
an energetic reformer a magnificent OPP
p~ortunity TO get rich. And then, il those
who control the H.. B.. party can control
the Railroad Commission they will have
such an excellent chance to squeeze the
railroad company, to kill two birds with
one stone, as it were-to make the rail-
road do justice to the people and at the
same time crafty their own malice.
TIMES EAST AND WEST.
From the Evening Bulletin.
The times in the Atlantic States are bet
ter for most productive industries than
they are Just now in California. There
has been no over-production here and no
shifting Of values OF account Of the cur
rency. The depressions have been always
temporary. The present one will in all
probability be no exception. The times
are dull. Well, they have been dull be-
fore: but il the record Of the last twenty
FIVE years is carefully examined it will be
found that for every six months of bust
ness depression here there have been two
years of depression in the Atlantic States.
From the Stock Report.
Slater, of Oregon. has q bill before Con-
gress for the prevention of Chinese immi-
grafton. 1t proposes to hut out China
men from those employments in which
they compete at an unfair advantage to
our own citizens. To do this it would be
necessary to deprive them of any employ
ment whatever, as there il no department
of labor in which they do not, and cannot
compete at an unfair u~nadvantage to our
people. A man without a family, with no
home, and not DESTROYS Of making one,
who can exist in a bunk and subsist on q
handful Of rice d day. can always compete
in labor at an unfair advantage to and
with one OF our own citizens, who would
starve to death on what to a Chinaman
would be a superiority of creature comforts.