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The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

tIIe (Tideu) was elected by some twenty odd
electoral votes but he failed to assert his claim, and
the Democratic party lost the fruits OF hard won
victory"
This statement of the Vicksburg Herald
ia of the stuff that dreams are made Of
bosh in facU-the idle fancy of sick girl
and as unsubstantial as the baseess fab
rio of vision, or footless stocking with
out a leg. 1t was not Tilden's ''pay" at
the time alluded to by our contemporary;
it was for Congress to see that he got MS
rights, and not lose tho great stake which
was commended for so earnestly and won so
successfully, by letting dare not wait upon
| qD0uM. 1t is striking below the belt, to
use an expression of the fistic arena, to lay
the blame Of the affair which put Hayes in
the Presidential chair upon Mr.. Tilden,
rather than upon the tribunal whose duty
il was to hold the scales of justice, even
rendering unto Caesar the things that were
Caesars, and demanding nothing but what
was right and submitting to nothing that
was wrong. The community does itself
wrong, and crucifes its own reputation for
purity and honesty, when it endeavors to
make scape-goat of some individual
member of it, by loading him down with
l's own siii' "nu "l.oi ~ ~ :1Lo Tl, :
forth into the wilderness TO perlsh' Inc
idea of making Mr.. Tilden tho vicarious
arfra,or for t6a shortoominos of others.
Sume4oi ~ Wy H., -
with respect to the seaIlng OF hayes were
as absurd and unreasonable as to hold the
tidea resnonsible for the monthly changes
'i.'o o Te ~ -: ~ NJ,
OF tile lhoon' Ii 'iie enelnl q, OF 'no Ne"
York statesman who led the Democratic
marty to victory in 1876, have nothing bet
~ r. offor sc,a;ns+ hin, in tbo NOV Of ar
1er u onei "S"ihoI H. W rnJ ""9 ~ 81
gument, than what the Vlcksburg Herald
parades before the eyes of its readers, they
hniSlU t'' w. s. 'aL:1 III 4,Na
preparatory 10 marEninS Will VIC aiihy
''that goes to Rome
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

A SUSPICIOUS character was taken up
as vagrant in Yves tville, and in default
of bond, was put in Jail. A day or two
afterwards warrant came from Copiah
county for his arrest under the charge
of having removed the rail which caus-
ed the late disaster on the c., ST. L..
and N. O. Railroad. We learn through
q gentleman from Hazlehurst, that the
tramp, in preliminary trial, was bound
over to appear before the Circuit Court
of Copiah.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

GEN. RICHARD TAYLOR of confeder-
ate fame, died in New York, on the
18th and was buried on the 18th ult,.
The following prominent gentlemen
acted as Pail Bearers: "Hon. Hamil-
ton Fish, Charles Withers, VIM. r.
Travers, Geo. Ticknor Curtis, August
Belmont, Charles S. Perkins, VIM.
Constable, Abram S. Hewitt, Senator
Bayard and Mayor Cooper.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

A WASHINGTON Special to the Gin
cinnati Commercial says: CATER con-
sulting with leading Republicans in
the senate, Senator Bruce recommend
ed Dixon, who is the leader of on indie
dependent faction in Mississippi, and
who for two years has been acting with
the Republicans. Bruce thinks that
this appointment will increase the Re-
publican strength in Mississippi and
divide the Democrats in the Eastern
part of the State. He thinks that
Dixon will recognize the claims of the
colored people, which Pease has not. "
This little story lacks the requisite
thickness" to make it plausible, as
Capt. Dixon has always been regarded
by his friends rs a Democrat.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

We very much regret to learn of the
death of Mr.. J. P. Dansby, which sad
event took place on last Thursday at
his home in Newton county. He was
thought we'll of by his people and was
truly good man, having filled many
high and responsible official positions
acceptably. He goes hence, without a
blot upon his whole career, TO join
those who have gone before.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

The Love professad for the colored
man by the white philanlhropist in the free
States is to be severely tested The increase
gained of laborers in Kansas will seriously
affect wages, and create as much confusion
and ill-feeling as the Chinese invasion.
As this is done under the sanction and
control Of the Republican party, it is
more than probable, as General Bultor
predicts, that Kansas and all the surround
ing States will suddenly wake Up Demo-
cratic
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19
To the Editor of the Comet:


Much complaint is made about the man.
ner in which delegates were appointed for
Madison county, to the District Convention
to nominate candidate for District Attor-
ney. The Chairman of the county Com
vention, appointed these delegates with
out consultation with persons from the diff
ferent county beats, and it is feared and
suspected that delegates friendly to a par>
ticular candidate were alone selected. How
about this? Let all asprants have fair play.
Give us a new deal, or the people will be
heard from. Madison.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

Capt. B. F. Jones, of the Winona Ad-
vance, is a candidate for Circuit Clerk of
Montgomery county. The captain would
make a competent and faithful officer, and
we hope he may be successful, Vicksbnrg
Commercial.
That's the way all the papers talk about
Jones. He is tho universal favorite of the
press. Their influence is concentrated
upon him, aud if they don't elect him it
will be because the press has lost its power.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

REV. ". B, COOPER, for several years
a Missionary in Japan, is among the
the visitors to Jackson, with his beauti-
full young wife, whom he found in ia
pan, though she is not japanese, but
of pure Anglo-Saxon blood and faith
full co-laborer with him in his lofty
TOissip1,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

OUR old and valued friend Judge
Robert J, Love, of Meridian, has re-
moved to Bolton, Bell county, Texas,
where be has established a land agency
and is ready to give his services to EN-.
igrants and answer letters from those
contemplating removal to the Western
Eldorado. We regret his departure
from Mississippi, but hope he will meet
a cordial reception and find both profit
and happiness in his new home.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19
m,.s,...pp. valley Labor Convention
Vioksburg Herald.

Vicksburg Herald.
To the People OF the Mississippi Valley
After conference with many persons in
terested. and believing that much good may
result therefrom, we call upon tne peopit
of the States of the Mississippi Vaiiey to
meet in Convention at Vlcksburg, on Mon
day, the 9Th of May, to take into consld
Grafton the present agitation or the laDoi
question. We believe that by united action
we may be able to adopt such measures as
will ailay the excitement prevailing OF
at least will enable us to supply the place OF
those laborers who have gone, or VINO may
hereafter 90 to the Western States. Az
this is a matter of great importance and
common interest. we call upon every county,
parish and city in every State in the valley
interested in the growth of cotton and
sugar, to send delegates of both races to
this Convention, selected from their ables'
and most influential citizens.
We also earnestly call upon the cololec
people to send to the Convention such del
egates as they choose to appoint, to partlci'
pate in its deliberations, and discuss with
us fully and freely tne important questions
which it will be called upon to determine
J. M. STONE,
Governor of Mississippi.
JNO H VOOLFOLK,
Prest. Vicksburg Cotton Exchange.
TR ROACH,
Cashier Vicksburg Bank
GEO M KLEIN,
Cashier Miss. Valley Bank.
WIN NJ WORTHINGTON,
Mississippi,
E RICHARDSON,
d MAYER,
THOS RIGBY,
CE WRIGHT,
LA CAMPBELL,
JR MCDOWELL, La.
He MYERS, Miss,
E d CLARK, Miss,
j b PERKINS,,
GEO G WADDILL, La,
JOHN WILLIS, Miss,
wv WICK, Miss,
Ed FARRAR, La,
JOHN A BUCKNER, La,
&c MOREHEAD, Miss,
WB PITTMAN, Miss,
MATT. T. JOHNSON, Miss.
H r. LUCAS, La,
F l. MAXWELL, La,
G L BONEY, La,
GREEN CLAY, Miss,
And many others.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

CHIEF Moses is on his way to Wash
ington, to pay a visit to the great
Father" The usual formalities will be
gone through with on his arrival, viz a
state dinner, indian eloquence, the
presentation of a carbine, a string Of
beads, a pair of striped blankets, to
Mr. Moses, moro Indian eloquence and
return home in a special Palace car, all
at the expense Of Uncle Sam.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

The name of Col. j. f. H. Claiborne is
proposed for the United States Senate to
succeed Bruce. No man in Mississippi is
better known than Col. Claiborne, nor is
there any man in the State better posted
with the States history. -Democrat>Star
Nor, the D. S. might have added, is
there a man in the State better quail
fed to make useful Senator.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19
You Can Have Free
A SPECIMEN COPY OF
THE DETROIT FREE PRES

,,-,
Is iiie m.oS. IL ~ he hi"hnst eharac
i i.s ioa % intobas orc ,,niyersaIiv cnni
-, ~ ,pp gI'"' anu 49,
any IL i,, ,,ossirv entertaining and iostructi,
~ - Mi.ly' 80 o,n'tI G,'i ,ar, ~ thn last
II s rnassos in s,nnTr9ce from ali parts
Al, ~ su,p"ss'' III wv 'i'''''' NV
'i9 counti! y. ,,,t,l ,r,.i,ors o,o oortrib
tions to history froln,both sides, and the South
fully represented,
A THOUSAND LADIESl
In reality many more, the best WOMEN in Z
land, contribute to
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

On last Monday evening Secretary
Evarts telegraphed to Minister Slough
ton, at st. Petersburg, Russia, direct
ing him to convey to the Gar, Presi-
dent Hayes congratulations upon his
escape from tho attempted assassina-
ton.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

JSo. s. LAMKE, Esq, chairman of
the executive committee of Pike coun-
ty, has ordered beat election for dele
gates to a county convention on the
2ith of May. The Democracy of Pike
is in good hands, and there is no dis
turbing element among them. They
will have a quiet walk over at the gen.
eral election.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

Major e. Barksdale, editor of the jack
son Miss. Clarion, is prominently spoken
of for the United States Senate to succeed
Bruce. Major Barksdale has been an able,
faithful, untiring worker in the cause of
the people of his State, and if he desires
to exchange the editorial harness for the
Senatorial toga no man better deserves to
have his aspirations gratiied. New Orleans
Democrat.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

A special to the New Orleans Times
from Washington says that "Grant's
mind is seriously impaired" The
Times correspondent must have been
taking Rip Van Wrinkle nap, or he
would not have telegraphed stale news
to his enterprising journal.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

A Resolution has been offered in
the Pennsylvania House of Represen-
tativcs to make an appropriation of
money sufficient to give Grant, grand
reception on his return to the United
States
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

WE had the pleasure of a call in our
sanctum from our clever friend Of the East,
Capt. G. NJ. Gillespie, of Newton, gen
tleman who adorns the Sheri1s ofieo of
that county, and would be competent to
adorn any position.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

An earnest patriot Of Warren county
writes: "Your exposition Of the ca
pacity and scope Of the so-called
Greenbock party is timely and the
proper thing. I'll go two dollars on
THE COMET"
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

L. G. s. sends us a poem entitled the
"Lone Hands," in which we find these
lines: "Thou hast the right on thy side,"
and 81 see that thou hast left" L. @. s.
is informed that man is perfect noodle
to think that he has clone hand" with the
Fright" and cleft" both against him. -
Temperance journal.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

A GENTLEMAN of the old school Of
thought" residing in Copiah county
says: "Find heroin two dollars for
THE COMET. I enjoy The COMET bet
ter than any paper l ever saw"
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

We observe that our old friend, W..
NJ. Conerly, for many years Chancery
clerk of Pike county, declines ro-elec-
ton to that office. He can safely re-
tire on his laurels.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

On last monday the Texas Senate
adopted a resolution taxing CONNER
cial travellers 500 a year in addition to
$40 for each county visited by them on
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

A distinguished gentleman of Clarke
county, in a letter to a friend, remarks:
GLAND The COMET two dollars for me.
And tell him that he has struck the
popular chord in this section. "
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

j. j. ANDERSON, ESQ, of Union, paid us
a visit this week, and left q snail memento
of his respect for The Comet. He is a
man the people of his county bank on,
and there will never be protest.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

CAPT. W. NJ. McNuITY, the good
Sheriff of Pike, was in jackson last
Wednesday, and paid The COMET the
compliment Of a call.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

THE trial of Harry H. Moore, for
killing Major Hazelett, some time since
in Vicksburg will commence before
Judge Young next Monday.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

THE Spoford and Kellogg, contest
has been fairly opened, and promises
to be a long one.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

A FINE old gentleman in Pike, OBJ
serves: "THE CoMETs on the right
track. Whoop EN- up. Here's two
dollar whoop."
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

A SUBSCRIBER in Loale county puts
tho case briefly and pithily, thus;
"The two dollars herein is for The
COMET. | like The COMET"
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

JACKSON F1snER, Sheriff of Coahoma,
and Mr.. Allen, of Friars Point, are among
the visitors of Jackson.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

SENATOR Wade Hampton is in Wash
ington and is occupying his senatorial
ohoir
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19
jackson Miss

Coz. VIcroR Thompson and his wife
are both seriously i'll.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19
New Advertisements.
.ROSADALIS!

TNHE GREAT SOUTHERN REMEDY
Il for the cure Of Scrofula, ScrofulOus
~ faint, Rheumatism, White Swelling
II n Gout GOitre, Consumption, Bronchitis
u " Nervous Debility and all diseases arising
~ from an impure condition OF the Blood.
The merits of this valuable Irepara-
ton are so well Known that passing no.
ltiee is but necessary to remind the read
N Iers of this journal of the necessity Of
A always having bottle of this medicine
Az among their stock Of family necessities.
49, Certificates can be presented from many
leading Physicians, Ministers. and heads
Of families throughout the South, endors-
"A ing in the highest terms The Fluid En-
"a tract Of ROsdddliS.
O DIR. r. Wilson Carr of Baltimore
A says The has used ii in cases of Scrofua
and other diseases with much satisfaction.
DIR. n. q. Pugh of Baltimore recon-
mends il to all persons suffering with dis
aw~ eased Blood, saying it is superior to any
N preparation he has ever used.
REV. nRbney Rail- of the Balti-
81 u more M. Il, Conference South says he has
been so much benefited by its use that
he cheerfully recommends it to all his
friends and acbuainiances
Craven d 40. Druggists at Cor
"a louisville, Va, say il never has failed to
N give satisfaction.
A SAINT q. McFadden, Murfrees-
- boro Tennessee. SAYS IL cured him Of
rheumatism when all else failed.
Rosadalis is not a secret uuack nrena
- ration, its ingredients are published on
every package. SHOW il to your Physi-
eHh ana ne viii tell you il is composed
ol the strongest Alternatives that OK
and Is an excellent Blood Purifier. Did
our space admit We could give you test-
monlals from every State IN the Sputh
um and from persons known 10 every man
reputation.
Il Rosaiaiis i, sold ny all Druggists.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-04-19

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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-11

STATE REFORM CLuB,-The annual meeting of
the Grand Temperance Reform Club of Vermont
was held at st. Adams on Tuesday of last week.
The meeting was called to order at three o'clock
p NJ, by Vice-president L. P. Brainerd, in the
absence of the president, Mr.. l.. L. Durant Al
though the attendance was not large the meeting
was very interesting There was some discussion
over proposed changes in the constitution, and
the time of the annual meeting was changed from
the first Tuesday in June to the second Tuesday
in November. A change was made in the consti-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-11

THE CHAMPLAIN MuTUAL-Colonel w. G..
veazey, Hiram Atkins and Il. F. Parker, the
committee on the affairs of the late lamented
Champlain Mutual Insurance Company, have
made their report, after thoroughly investigating
the legal status of the company. After briefly
sketching the organization of the company and
the modus oDerdndi since the start, the report
says "Ihe managing officers made in some in
stances what proved to be njudicous expendi-
lures, but we do not find that there has been on
the whole extravaganza in the management, The
officers, some of them, seemed to avoid respon-
sibility as the company became involved, and
manifested no such degree of energy as the emer-
gency and the welfare OF the company demanded
Judging from the class Of business that this COM
pany had, and from the experience of other mu-
tual companies during the same period we think
that with united and strong management the
company would have passed the crisis. Under
these circumstances the debts have accrued, and
the policy-holders are holden to pay them. We
have sought able counsel, and have endeayored
to state TO them the exact facts in behalf of the
policy-holders The financial statement hereto
shows what the debts are, and that an assessment
of fifteen per cent, paid promptly, will liquidate
them, unless we are in error as to those matters
wherein we have been obliged to make estimates
Litigation and delay will increase expenses, and
proportionately the assessment required. The
charter of the company is astrong one, and makes
all buildings insured, and lands on which they
stand IA pledge in the nature OF a mortgage to Sc
cure the payment of assessments. The present
officers OF the company are legal officers notwth-
standing they have not filed bonds"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-11
Boston Produce Market.

EGGs.-Receipts Of Western have decreased and will
en al ii lssl2e, and Western at iOlIoSlic u dozen
POTATOES Easiern Rose have been selling At sl.lo@
PIoaes wel sod up .! sloSSl 70 q 6ushs jackson
Whites have been In fair demand at 50g0c. Other kinds
tome
CnEEsE.--The supply on the market has been about
will BE- entirely cleaned on The sales OF have
for best lots and this will probably be the range next week
Old cheese has been selling at 7ic for choice and 5@sc
for fair to good.
GRAIN-Corn steady demand at i70isJSc for mixed
and yellow and nrn at these prices Oats are In demand
white at iGic, No white al 5sSCsioc. and No. white
Ta No. sd %Se ana a 6ns sus een M m M
and Mddngs at sle.50@i7 u ton.
A se p has GeR s se2d ss Sn
so@lSo q bushe bu, very little coming in good
At s95l9I for choice, with demand equal 70 the supply
s2oc2 10 n bmshsl-the ontsde Tor mproyea Red XIII
neys are wanted at 50 a bushel.
IuTIER. Choice dairy lots have been selling at ii@lec
q the sales Of round lots have been at l5c and under
give l9c. except something fancy. Creameres
sun command l7@lsc but very few Northern makes bring
next week or the week after.
for Wisconsin and Mnnesota Spring wheais and se65o
sossso n barrel pos "'e InGnHa al ST al ssSts
and Ohio and Mchsan AZ sl7565?5 u barrel. Miuncso,
Htllnk clNb9I0f tllcf DANtfr
Wisconsin extras at si6gi5O u barrel Western common
extras dull at s95Gi2j "a barrel Corn meal has been
in demand at 81 206I2JS u barrel In oat meal the sales
have been at s55O u barrel for good and choice brands
saes Re past week on he fP9t and to ar
Pennsylvania eeces range at S5GiO and Ak now very
generally held at the latter Medium unwashed Maine
has been in demand at 2@27c and medium Missouri and
Kentucky has been sold 10 some extent At 21g3c " \,
Pulled woods active and full 26D3c u n higher, viii
large sales at 2Sei2c for super and y In California WOO
the sales have been very large and prices range at 6
for new Spring, some very choice lots selling at SOC u n
TO arrive. Some $4,000 lbs. New Hampshire fleece have
been sold at 35]6l,c f N. considerable advance
cent prices and the clip likely TO command very full
prices The market has been excited than for many
years and manufacturers free purchasers Of all lot;
! arriving.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-11

At regular meeting OF Brooks Post No. 49,
Grand Army OF the Republic, last week Tuesday
evening, the following resolutions were heart
lily adopted:
Resored, That the listened 10. the Sabbath
preceding Decoration bay, by the Rev. Charles Parkhnrst
well calculated 10 revive the better memories OF tho
past rendered beloved country and that we
shall be the better citizens for having listened the same
Reored That the ladies' floral committee under the d.
rection Of Ms. Fred r. smith, did themselves 20 much
credit only this year, but In past yea-that II will be
impossible for this Post TO dispense with services at
the Decoration Day and that on our part fail
convey thanks and to the Gee Club under the direo-
ton Of Mr. A. j. Phlgs thanks extended in the
same hearty manner.
Re,oired, That to the orator, Colonel Roswell Farnha,
thanks due for the words Of wisdom spoken
to us on that ever sacred day.
Resoired, That Montpelier Band did themselves much
credit In this their first appearance public occasion
Resoired That the thanks OF this Post are due the
knights Tempar for again taking part with u.s. and
also due to Capital Guards Company H. National Guard
Of vernonD In doing escort duty that day Of sacred
memories
Resoired That TO Theron o. Bailey proprietor of the Pa
vlon extend most sincere Acknowledgements for
permitting his hotel that day, and numerous
other favors received at hs hands.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-11
County Textbook Convention.

The textbook committees OF the several towns
Of Washington county met mt the Pavilion on
Friday last, 1.-THE time being changed that WASH
ing and Orange counties might communicate to
hear and act upon the report Of the county COM
mittcc, to whom IL was given to investigate the
various textbooks submitted to their examine
alton and report Mt this convention. The conven-
ton was full one, nearly or quite every town In
the county being represented Rev. J. Edward
Wright was chosen chairman, and Rev. John
H. Hncks, secretary.
Each town was then called on TO give list Of
books in use, and report whether and to what ex-
tent change was desirable. Nearly every town
expressed its intention to make more or less
changes, and some to change extensively, .they
claiming that II they continued the books in use
they would be Obliged to continue the payment Of
high retail prices, while II they changed they
could avail themselves Of the extremely low
prices which tho committee had made with the
publishers, not only for exchange and introduce
ton. but for the full term of five wears The re-