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The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

Capt. A. j. Flanagan, Sheriff of Warren
county, was married in the Hill City on
Tuesday last. The fortunate young lady
was Miss Francis NJ. Katzeumeir. The
Captain and his bride accompanied by
party of ladies and gentlemen, passed
through Jackson on Tuesday evening, en-
route to Old Point Comfort, Virginia,
where they will spend tho honeymoon
We tender Capt. F. and his fair young bride
our best wishes for happy future.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

Eleven hundred million dollars to brass
button, that given sporadic case of yellow
fever az basis of operation, the Memphis
medical lunatic can become frightened
quicker, and wabble on the gudgeon often
er and more thoroughly than any other
lunotIc; that his eyballs can glare more
horribly, and his legs travel faster, and his
tongue can reel off more panic literature to
the square inch than any other ten luuatics
in the country, and that when once started
on the grand rounds he can illustrate vital
force equal to forty thousand horse power
engine. Avalanche
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen, by
invitation of James G. Clarke, General
Manager of the Chicago, st, Louis and
New Orleans Railroad, met him at the de-
pot on Wednesday last, to confer with each
other in regard to establishing quarantine
in case yellow fever should make its appear
ance. Conclusions satisfactory to both
parties were decided upon. Col. Clarke
pledging himself to cooperate with the
authorities in trying to keep bronze John
away from us. This is move in the
right direction, and we are pleased to note
this action.
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Here is story with a moral: A good lit

Here is story with moral A good lit
tie boy picked blackberries all day for fifty
cents, and started to the circus, but met a
poor little boy who was cripple, and had a
dozen cripple sisters, cousins and aunts.
The good little boy made himself into an
eleemosynary institution, gave his fifty
cents to the beggar boy, cried until the
show opened, and then crawled under the
canvas and deadeheaded it, Twenty years
afterwards that good little boy rau away
with his friends wife, and just the other
day the husband died and left him $1,000,
saying that he had made it rule never to
forget favor -Courier>Journal.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

ITALIAN G1RLs.-The girls of Italy dc
many things our young ladies would not
think of doing, and they leave unlearned
certain accomplishments which only the
poorest American fair ones pass by. The
Italian bride makes her own outfit, and as
the trousseau consists of six dozen of every
thing, being intended to last twenty-five
years, and all must be broidered and frilled,
the task is not an easy one. But they take
their time to it, occupying two years in get
ting it in shape, ana all the while the work
goes on the lovers are counting. The hus-
band gives the dresses, shawls, everything,
in fact; but the undorclothing. Italian girls
90 not learn to sing, draw and play the
piano. These are left to people who earn
their living by them. But they are taught
how to sew, cook and iron.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19
Bring Back That Gun.

We are requested to say that if Mr.. Gel
ger who played the wild in Jackson, several
weeks ago, and succeeded pretty effectually
in disgracing himself, will return the
Smith L wesson pistol that he took from a
pentleman's room, in the Spengler House,
the owner will cheerfully pay the express
charges. In case he does not do so, he may
possibly hear of something embarrassing.
1t is not always safe to impose upon good
nature. So send back the gun, Geiger.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

JACKSON, MISS, July II, 1879,
To the Editor Of the Comet
II is often the case that an enterprise, OF
internal improvement which seems but {
trifle in importance or interest to city oil
section Of country, by reason Of the small
sum of money necessary to accomplish it,
would, in fact, if carried out be of greater
service to the prosperity and business inter-
est Of such communities than the building
OF enterprises of gigantic proportions,
such as important railroad connections,
launching ponderous lines Of steamers, etc
The very insignifcanco Of cost diverts the
attention, oftentiines, Of business men, and
fastens it upon an enterprise which would,
perhaps, cost Millions and yet be not of
one>half the value to general business and
commercial interest
1 am prompted to these remarks by
suggestion which has been made to me-
that an effort is to be made to enlist the
interest of the business men of jackson in
building an ordinary road from some point
IN northeast jackson, crossing Pearl river,
by ferry, near or at a point known as Salt
peter Point, and striking the main road In
Rankin county running from Fannin, in
said county, to Jackson, down the eastern
side of Pearl river, near the White or Comp
ton place. The objection to the present |
route from said point to jackson, on the |
east side of said river, are both simple and
powerful. And it is this-the route is simp-
ly impossible with loaded teams, in the
late fall, winter and until late in the spring
Cat season which we know is most import
ant to the planter and the lnerohant.) The
road, throughout the greater portion of said
route passing through swamp or quag-
nire, which deters anyone, with a loaded
Seam, from attempting to pass over it, and
when 30 rash, they usually pay a forfeit far
greater than the profits of the commodity
hey would bring to market, and thus, q
'ery large trade from Rankin county, which
naturally belongs to Jackson, is diverted to (
Janton and Brandon. The road alluded
o, to be built, would shorten the distance 9
o Fannin, and large and fine district of ,
ountry between here and there, not less {
han three miles-whie it would evade tho ]
npassable road alluded to, and give good
Dad to jackson.
learn that the right to establish ferry
n Pearl river, at said point, has been grant +
| by Boards OF Supervisors Of Rankin and o
.inds. 1t would, of course, be essential
lat the ferry charges at said ferry, should :
. nominal, so as to induce travel and trade.
l this way, the merchants and business
EN- of jackson would be the principal
sneficiaries Of this route. l feel, from J
orough knowledge of this section of coun-
y, that the business men who would sub
ribe to this enterprise, would be thirdly .,
i'd, annually, for the outlay. ia
l have, Mr.. Editor, not dollar directly
indirectly in this enterprise. learn the
ly impeachment to the completion of this N
lall but important enterprise, is the build
8 of bridge across slough on the route P
lis would cost but few hundred dollars,
lille it would bring many thousands to
ckson every year, which now, from the
cessity alluded to, goes to other points. w.
OBSERVER. iii
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

It seems from the tone of the Press all
over the State, that convent ons for the
purpose of nominating ticket is the policy
of the Democratic party. Wherever there
is disposition on the part of the people to
avoid a convention, the alternative of hay
ing radical ticket in'the field is inevitable.
The Democrats liberal1ty in this business
is the Radicals opportunity, which they will
appropriate in every instance, if we do not
misread the signs of the time. John r.
Lynch, of Adams, has already sounded the
note of preparation there, and has declar-
ed his purpose Of putting Republicans in
Office, and reviving the days of anarchy and
misrule for the good people of that historic
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

At called meeting of the Board of
Mayor and Aldermen, held on Wednesday
night, Charles Taylor Esq, was elected to
the position of City Marshal of Jackson,
vice Mike Fay. The choice of Marshal has
fallen upon worthy young man, and one
who will fill the position, with credit 90
himself and to the satisfaction Of oil.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

We were quite amused on Wednesday
evening last watching tho actions of pair
of newly married folks from the rural dis
tricts, who were spending the day at the
depot in West jackson, waiting for the
train. They were quite young and their
antics were a source Of great amusement TO
the bystanders.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19
The Gkrcmfl COnrf.

The Circuit Court for the First District
of Kinds county has been in session all the
week. The criminal docket has been reach
ed, and several cases of minor Importance
disposed of. Resolutions of respect to the
memory of the late Judge Amos r. John
ston were presented by Gen. Wharton,
adopted, and ordered spread upon the
minutes of the Court.
Sheriff Thomas and his deputies are kept
busy all the time.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19
MEMPHIS, July II, IF. NJ.

Five new cases OF fever were reported
and accepted by tho Board of Health this
morning.
The cases are those of two families, named
Hester, residing under one roof.
One of the women, tho wife of James
Hester, had black vomit this morning, and
is doubtless dead by this time.
Some little excitement prevails, and many
more will leave the city tonight. s. L.. B
We dispatched to the Board of Health,
for further news, yesterday evening, hut
did not receive an answer - ED. COMET.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

DR.. W. S. Langley, Superintendent Of
the Blind Institute, has favored us with a
dozen Trophy tomatoes, each one Of which
is large enough to make mess for an aver
age family. They are the largest and finest
We ever saw, and the Doctor has our thanks
for the very acceptable present.
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37>4t.

The Grand Lodge, Independnt Order OF
Odd Follows, will meet in this city on
Tuesday next The Grand Lodge Knights
of Honor, will meet at the same time. Ex-
tensive preparations have been made for
the reception of the Grand bodies. On
Wednesday night at $3.50 O'Clock, the Odd
Fellows Lodge of Sorrow will hold memo
rial services in memory of deceased men,
bers of Grand Lodge. The public, and
the ladies, are invited to be
nraaent
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

Tradition says that during tho reign of
Better Stuyvesant in what is now New York.
a Dutch justice rendered decision in
certain case as follows: CHOW, the plaintiff.
he is to go about his business, and the de-
PENDANT, he is to go about his business, and
the constable, he is to pay the costs"
Very similar is the Hazen-Stanley court
martial, whose decision has just been pub
lished
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

To the Editor Of the Comet:
In the last number Of your excellent paper
Absentee" calls for repetition OF The
melo,drama "Idiot Witness" presented by
jackson amateurs on tho oh inst. In re-
ply, I have to say that should the patronage
OF the public justify us in so doing, we will
put it ION the boards" some time In the
month of October next.
Very truly yours,
p. W. LUsK, Manager.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

The Widow Oliver lectured in Pittsburgh
to an audience of four who paid for ad.
mission. -Norristown Herald. She is cur
rently believed to have lectured on occasion
to an audience of one who paid for admis-
sion. Ask Simon. Washington National
Republican.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19
Advertising Agencies.

No paper that has circulation end OK
poets to mako support, can afford to take
advertisements at the rates offered by agents
and the result is, when man or firm ad
vertises through these agencies, his business
is put into patent-side papers and other
sheets that have limited circulation, and
his business does not reach half the eyes of
tho reading public. -Democrat-StaI.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

r.. r. Ledbetter, druggist and apothe-
cary, Hllzheim building, jackson, Miss.
Fresh drugs and medicines, garden seeds,
toilet articles Prescriptions at all hours
of the day and night Prescriptionist will
be found after 10 o'clock up stairs in the
Neal building opposite. If.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

"Oh, yes, I'm mad--just as mad as 1 can
be-" exclaimed fashionable lady tossing
her head to give emphasis to the words,
''to think that those horrid reporters had
the impudence to lug me into their descrip-
ton of that horrid wedding. Ugh! the
horrid things-and they didn't even men,
ton the lace on my dress. Boston Post
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

Mr.. James Gordon Bennett, on his first
visit to his newly arrived nephew, the first
child of'his sister, now Mrs. Isaac Bell,
laid in the cradle Of the infant one hundred
United States bonds of one thousand dollars
each az a christening gift. Vicksburg
Commercial
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

Capt. Chas. E. Tolbert, late mixologist
on the steamer Vicksburg, is now located
at the European House, West jackson, pre-
pared to serve his numerous friends with
his patent summer exhilarator Give Char
ley O call and keen cool.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

According to the Times New York is a
terribly unhealthy place for children. In
1873, over forty-eight per cent of the NOR
tality Of that city were children under five
years Of Age-or one out Of every nine
children in the city.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

GEO. s. Donnell, Esq, who has been
at home since the adjournment of Con
gress, left last Wednesday night for Shop
Springs, Tenn, where he goes to visit his
father, who is quite i'll.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

We have noticed number of farmers in
town during the past week, all of whom
were purchasing supplies to last them in
case yellow fever should make its appear
ance in this section of country.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

Messrs. Money and Singleton have two
vacancies at West Point at their disposal
this year. Gen. Chalmers will have va
cancy in 1880, for which he has given notice
that an examination of applicants for the
position will be held in this city in Sep
TENDER. -Vicksburg Commercial.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

Col. Hamilton was made the recipient of
n young cub, present from friend. The
Colonel will have animals enough to open
a geological garden at the Park after a
while
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

In another column will be found the ad-
vertisement of our State University. 1t is
not necessary for us to say anything in its
favor. 1t is older than we are and speaks
for itself
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

If those worshipers who hold service in
the old factory building in South jackson
would be little less vehement during their
meetings, it would meet the approval of the
residents of that neighborhood.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

Mr.. W. s. Skcllenger left on Wednesday
morning, for trip North. He will visit
friends in New York during his absence
We wish ''skelly" pleasant trip and safe
return to our city.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

Fresh Blue Lick, Congress, Soltzer and
Apolinaris Water, Bass Pale Ale, Gainey's
Porter, Imported Port and Sherry, Anheu>
sers st. Louis Bottled Beer, 1902 Brandy,
and the best oct. cigar in jackson for a
nickle. @. HrNcKLE,
AT the Spengler House Saloon.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

jackson society is now enlivened by the
Brookhaven, and Miss Lille Burdette, of
Hazlehurst, who are visiting Miss Lizzie
Cooper
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

DIR. Writ Johnston, after two weeks alb
sence in the performance of his duties as
quarantine inspector, has returned to this
city. He reports no yellow fever on the
Gulf coast.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

Prof l.. W. Saunders, of the Deaf and
Dumb Institute, left for Virginia OH We'd
nesday night He will return to Jackson
in the fall, to resume his duties at the Insti-
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

Miss Amanda M. Neil, of Carroll county,
daughter of the late Col. c. F. Neill, is
visiting the family of Col William l.. Hem
ingway.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

Mr.. Geo. Virden, formerly of this city,
but now of Boston, Mass H., was in the city
during the week. George is representing
the firm of Brigham & Co., of Boston
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

A fishing party, composed of gentlemen
from Clinton, passed through Jackson on
Tuesday morning, bound for the upper
hikes.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

For confeotionaries, cakes or candies, go
to John Martz, jackson. His confection>
aries are manufactured by himself and he
guarantees them pure. 2I-3m
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19
NJ NRIED.

POTTER - RoBISsoN-At Mount Helm
Baptist Church, by Ed. Marion Dunbar,
on Thursday evening, July IT, 1879, Mr..
Richard Potter and Miss Annie Robinson.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

The rains we have had during the
week have been very acceptable, and quite
refreshing.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

Requiring stimulant made from Pure
Grain, free from Fusil Oil, and improved
by age, should purchase l. w. Harper'p
Nelson county kentucky Whisky. Law
renee Fragiacomo, Jackson, Miss, sole
agent for the distillery. If
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19
PROCEEDINGS
KINDS COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH.

At meeting of the Kinds County Board
of Health, held at Clinton, Miss, July Is,
present: Il. L. Boyle, NJ. D., of Raymond,
President; +. E. Daniel, M. D., of Jackson,
Secretary; W. Z. Herring, M. d., of Palss-
tine; and Judge E. W. Cabaniss, of Clinton.
The following resolutions were adopted,
and ordered to be published in the COMET
and Clarion at jackson, and the Kinds
County Gazette, at Raymond:
Resolved, That it is the sense OF this
Board, that this (Hinds) county, be pro-
tected from infectious disease by such
quarantine regulations as shall hereafter be
adopted by this Board.
Resolved, That this Board require that
the Board of Supervisors establish quar-
antine station on, or near, the county line,
on every accessible road and route into tho
county, and put at once into operation their
quarantine rules, whenever the President
OF this Board, after receiving official infor
nation from any place infected with con-
tagious disease, shall notify the Board of
that their enforcement il neces-
sary; andshall invest tho quarantine officers
at each of such stations with the power to
prevent all persons from infected districts
rom entering the county; and also to pre-
vent the introduction Of any articles of
goods, merchandise, wares or clothing, of |
my character, which, in the opinion of the
,hief medical officer of the county, (such
articles hereafter to be specifiedD would en-
LANCER the health of the citizens of the
county.
Resolved further, That the health regu-
atoms adopted by this Board shall not be
n conflict with the regulations of the State
3oard, but in conformity with, and subject
0 them.
Resolved, That the following extracts
rom circular of Mississippi State Board
4 Health, on the subject Of Disinfectants,
70 also published at the same time, for the
Information and guidance of the people
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

Gall on John Martz; he has now COM
menced his sodawator, lemonade and sher
bets for the summer season. 21-3m
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

CALL on John Martz; he has now com
|menced his sodawater, lemonade and sher-
bets for the summer season. 21-3m
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

The pupils of the Deaf and Dumb Insti-
tute have all departed for their respective
homes,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

The Presbyterian Church building is
being painted and repaired, bolh inside and
out.
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TO 1TTCRNEYS.

We make q Speciality Of Brief Work,
md or Prices aoiU suit you. Give as a
trial.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

Read the proceedings of the Board of
Health, of Kinds county.
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commencement Exercises.

The terrible "Commencements' are at
hand, and out of 1000 "essays' which the
sweet girl graduates of the country will
read, judging from our observation in the
past, we predict that unless the subjects be
changed, 81 OF those essays will be on
1.-THE Voyage of Life" 1877 on "Woman's
Mission" IS on "Man the Architect of His
Own Fortune;" 90 on ''We Launch Our
Bark-Where is the Shore2" "A on ''True
Heroism;" 1OS on ''Night Brings out tho
Stars" 81 on "Honor and Fame from No
Condition Rise, Act Well Thy PART" etc.;
SO on the PHILOSOPHY of the Uncondi-
toned" So on "We Gather Light to Scat
teri" and the remaining 260 on miscella~
neous subjects. -Oourier-Journal.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

We have had a little of Prof. Tice's (St.
Louis) weather this week.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19

The constitution of California may not
DO all that it should be. 1t certainly
seems to give great offense to the pople out
side of that State. Yet the people of Cal
ifornia overwhelmingly adopted it, and
they ought to know what they needed.
Great and overwhelming abuses made it
necessary. For instance, while $4,000
small farmers own but 5000, 900 acres of
land in the State, 1900 large holders own
%, 900, 600 and single company, with five
corporations, no less than ID, OOO, 900 acres.
This is only one evil. There are many
others; among them railroad monopoly,
the most relentless and grasping in the
whole history of this system of transporta-
ton. II was these evils, among many
others, including stock gambling, that were
rents Of the California Constitution.-EX.
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Found.

One pair of Gold Spectacles, which the
owner can have by proving property and
paying for this advertisement.
July 10 tt FL. SpENoLER, SR.
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ION it, again tho obstreperous aliga-
tor man.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19
Special 10 the Commercial.

CITY ogojA Eaeited, and People LeaOtng.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-07-19
FROM MEMPHIS.
FIVE NEW CASES.

Ono More Death Reported.
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DiREC TORS.
AGENTS WANTED.

Apply TO W. 4. Roy, Wiupn1 Miss. cr T. ".
Peabody, Vet Point Mis-, nrucrul Ae,uI ial
E.st Mississippi.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-30

little familiar with its treatment
their own good sense will sug
gest the most economical way OF
handling it, and there can be no
doubt that once fairly introduced
in the country a machine will be
made to save the manipulation
by hand.
As soon as the orders received
amount to the quantity of seed
expected, the fact will be an
nounced through the papers, and
thus save others the expense of
preparing lands, &c.
Finally, your committee would
recommend that for the first
year, until our people are ac-
cuotomed to is manipulation, no
one person should sow more than
five acres.
Respectfully,
JAS. 5. MUkDoCH,
SpcretarV.