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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27
THE PRESS CONVENTION.
SenatObia Express.

Senatolia Express.
To s,rm it all up we were convinced that
the coast of Mississippi cannot be sur
passed in point of pleasantness as Il place
of resid dence. We think, however, that it
is not o place in which fortune car be
readily accumulated, unless the immigrant
has capital to EMBARK in the lumber or
sheep business. But for him who has a
small income, and who wants to live well
and ca sill 3, and dream away happy eXis-
tence, perpetually famed by gentle South
ern zeph yrs, we unhesitatingly recommend
the gulf coast. The towns of Bay St.
Louis, Pass Christian, Biloxi, Mississippi
City, Ocean Springs and Pascagoula are all
situat ed Immediately on the gulf, and are
already places of more Importance than
we lad been led to believe, and they all
show signs Of thrift and prosperity. They
range in population from one thousand to
three Thousand souls, and the residences
and churches indicate cultured people.
1t il Il foregone conclusion that central
NJ isl issippi must be split open by rail
road connecting the up country and the
gulf. The northern terminus of the road
is already fixed at Ripley, and the southern
must be either at Pascagoula or Mississip-
pi City. The immense wealth hidden
away in our extensive pine forests in the
int erior must have outlet, and he who has
the patience to wait ten or twenty years,
and the prescience to know where to invest
has now the germ of fortune in his
hands. We want seaport city in Missis-
sippi-we have the traffic to build it up
and maintain it, and our prophecy is that
our children will yet see arise out of the
foam of the gulf gueenly metropolis that
shall rival in all things that 90 to make
city truly great, the wonderful Crescent
City which owes its chief vitality to the
wealth poured into it from Mississippis
fertile fields. The legislation of the State
has already taken head in this direction,
and he who shall bring to bear upon his
contemporaries that influence which shall
soc urc the early completion of the railroad
above mentioned; will win for himself i'm.
perishable renowu, and prove his right to
rank among the great men of his age. We
made special inquiries as to health of this
favored region. skillful and learned
physieian sf Psscagouls told us that lnng
complaints were unknown, and malarial
diseases rare; in fact, all that we could
learn by observation and information con-
vinced us that in this regard it in certainly
a highly fsvored locality. In the little own
of Pascagoula we met several hale and
vigorous men who had passed their three
score and ten years, aud gave promise of
many years of healthful existence. Cen
orally the men are robust and hearty and
of full medium size, while the women are
vigorous, healthy and fair too look upon.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27
PASCAGOULA.
Starkville Times.

Starkville Times.
| The recent reunion of the editorial
| brotherhood of the State will be ever re-
| ulembered as one of the most delightful
episodes in the lives of the members of our
| Press association.
| The selection of Pascagoula as place
for the annual reunion, was most timely
and opportune; for ills situation is most
excellent and is well adapted to the use OF
an assembly of hiskind. When we speak
| of Pascagoula, we include the villages Of
| Scranton and Moss Point.
The visiting editors who met in the an
nual reunion at Pascagoula, agree in de-
clariny it the most delightful, interestin (
and profitable of all the annual tucetings
| OF the Press association The place itself
| is interesting, and particularly so at this
time, when the inhabitants of large pOr-
tions of the State are clamorng for a
railroad whose. Southern terminus shall DO
on the Mississippi coast; and Pascogoula
appears to be the best point for the rtad
in question to strike the seash0re. II is
now quite certain that this matter will
engage the future Legislation of the State
Long will the Mississippi editors rentsm-
Der the warm-hearted, generous and hos
pitable people of Pascagoula, and their
pleasurable association with them. The
citizens of the place hau previously done
everything that could he imagined Of sug-
gested for the reception and entertainthent
of their expected guests, and during our
stay in the charming community, we were
the grateful recipients of the most assidu-
Gus courtesy, the most pressing hospitality,
and the most uniform and uureserved
kindness.
The ladies entered into the spirit Of the
occasion with particular zeal aud interest
and an account of Pascagoula world be
fatally incomplete that did not cdntnhe nd
with marked emphasis the kindness, gr'tce
and beauty of its ladies'. They attended
to all the wants of the newspaper brother
hood, with such watchful and anticipating
attention that there was nothing furt her
to be desired.
The recollection of our visit TO the sea-
shore is already numbered with otir most
cherished "reminiscences; the pleasant
town which received and cared for us
with its bright skies and brighter faces, its
warm suns and warmer hearts, its fair
flowers and fairer women-will ever pre-
sent itself in the dalliance of memory and
meditation, "as a spot"
" Where brighter suns dispenscs serener
light,
And milder moons imparadse the night"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27
True to His AvOcatiOn.

Vicksburg Commercial.
The following anecdote, sent us
by "a gentleman from Edwards, is
said to have occurred at the colored
church at that place "a few days
since; During prayer, one of the
sisters who had been seeking re-
ligion, became aware of the fact
that she had it at last, and exclaim-
ed in the loudest tones imagin-
able: "Thauk de Lord, Pm boun'-
ter die" The noise awOke Brother
Freeman, a huge negro hotel p0r-
ter, who had fallen asleep on the
mourner's bench, and taking the
noise for the fIine-thirty passenger
train, exclaimed at the top of his
vocal powers "Here's yer porter
for de Nixon house p Whereupon
the preacher said: "Look yer my
fren', we can do all de pOrterin' fur
dis Establishment. We got no
eatin' houses on dis train; dis is
de gospel train. Pray on, breth-
ring"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27
THE PRESS CONVENTION.

Brookhaven Ledger.
The Press convention held at Pascagou-
la on the 4th, 9Th and 9th insfs., was at
tended by one hundred and five members,
by far the largest meeting since the organi-
zation of the association fourteen years
ago.
The citizens of Scranton, Pascagoula and
Moss Point threw open their houses to the
members and bade them enjoy themselves.
Their hospitality was unbounded and will
never be forgotten. To Mr.. l.. N. Dantz-
Ter and lady, T.. X. and Scout Mayors, we
return thanks for many acts of courtesy
On the 18th Eaton and the writer hired u
boat, went on a fishing excursion and
stopped at Col. A. Z. Lewis several hours,
looked over his immense stock and fruit
farm, partook of an excellent dinner,
listened to the legend of the mysterious
music of the bay and river, returned late
in the evening to find the tide erunning out
and rowing tedious and tiresome. More
anon,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27
Systematic Hospitality.

Macon Sun.
While so many were extending
warm hearted favOrs to the Press
at Pascagoula, it was necessary fol
some to act and reduce such gen
erous hospitality to order and sys'
ten. This was entrusted to DIR.
Griffin, Capts. Mayors and Rich
mond. They were everywhere,
contributing to our comfort and
enjoyment, and it is wonderful how
unremitting and successful were
their efforts. There was not a
lapse, not an accident: not a rip
pie of dissatisfaction during our
stay ut Pascagoula. Both on land
and water this attention was all
pervadlng, and not single mem
Der OF the association can find room
for complaint or even criticism.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27
DELIGHTFUL REUNION,
Summit Times.

DU1llUtb iihts'
At Vicksburg last year Capt. p. K. May
ers promised the Mississippi Press associa-
tion that shonld they accept his invita-
tion to hold their annual reunion as Pas
cagoula, he would insure them pleasant
time. The hard-worked press gang have
been looking forward to this meeting with
lively anticipations, but the pleasures of
the occasion so far exceeded their bright
est hopes, that the enthusiastic gentleman
who remarked, ~ wouldn't care if we
met in Pascagoula every year." expressed
the sentiments of nearly every member
who participated.
We return our individual thanks to the
citizens of Pascagoula, who contributed
80 much to our pleasures and to our host
ess, Mrs DcJet, whose kindness and con-
sideration for our comfort will never be
forgotten. May We live to go to another
convention at Pascagoula, is the senti-
ment of all who participated in the
enjoyable occasion.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27
PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 1879

salt water bath was supplemented by a
dinner to v hich we cannot do justice IN
words. 1t was feast of all the products
of sea and shore in that bountifhl region,
and we lefis them with one of the pleasant
est membres OF our life.
So much was crowded in
30 little time we cannot record the half of
the enjoyment and pleasure we all expert
enced in that two days at Pascagoulh. 1t
is enough to say that we were aroused to
an undsu.al enthuiasm BY our welcome,
by the uI,stinted hospitality accorded to
us by tho beauty of the coast, its noble
men and its beautiful women, and the
greenest SPOT in our memory will he the
meeting of the Press association at Pasca-
gOula,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27
CHANCERY COURT-7TH DISTRICT.
GEORGE WOOD, Chancellor.

Jackson county, first Monday of March
and September, contiiNing days.
Harrison county, aacond Monday in
March and September, continuing 6 days
Hancock county, third Monday iii
March and September, continuing 6 days
Marion county, fourth Monday in March
and September, continuing days.
Perry county, first Monday in April and
October, continuing 6 days.
Greene county, second Monday in April
and October, and continuing days.
Wayne county, fourth Monday after the
fourth Monday of March and September.
continuing days.
Clarke county, first Monday in May and
Soyember, continuing days.
Laudcrdale county, third Monday Of
May and November, continuing II days.
Kemper county, second Monday in May
November, continuing 6 DAYS
Monthly Rules of Chancrry Court OH
the second Monday in each month.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27
PRESS RECEPTION.
Comments of Our State Papers
What the Editors Say of Their
Entertainment mt PascagOula.
THE PRESS CONVENTION.

THE PRESS CONVENTION.
Columbus Index.
We attended the convention of the
Press association of Mississippi at Pasca-
goula last week. The occasion proved a
remarkably pleasant one in every sense,
aud will long be remembered by al! who
were present. Nearly every paper in the
State was represented. The gathering, in
fact, was the largest that a press conyen-
tion ever brought together in the State.
The people of Pascagoula threw open
their DOORS their hearts and their hands
in generous and overlooking welcome.
Never have we seen the spirit of genuine
hospitality more liberally displayed. Not
one of those who were present went back
to his home with other than grateful inn
pressions and happy memories of time
innocently, pleasantly and profitably
spent.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27

A man with two wooden legs
was recently sent to prison in Par.
is for forgery. He lost bis legs by
machinery, and had pension of
$I60 year from his former EN-
plOyer, but he was rather a fast
youth, Notwithstanding his defect
i've means eff lCcomUtion,'an used
often TO pawn his legs until his pen.
sion came ins Finally he took to
forgery; and was sent to where he
will have littls occasion tor legs.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27

Laudcrdalc county, second Monday in
February and August, continuing l5 days.
Kempcr county, first Monday in March
and September continuing II days,
Clarke county, third Monday in March
and September, continuing u days.
WAYNE county, first Monday in April
and October, continuing 6 days.
Greene county. second Monday in April
and October, continuing q days.
Perry county, third Monday in April
and October, continuing 6 days.
Marion county, fourth Monday in April
and October, continuing 6 days
Hancock county, first Monday after the
fourth Monday Of April aud October, con-
tinuing II days.
Harrison county, third Monday after the
fourth Monday of April and October, con-
tnuing 6 days.
jackson county, fourth Monday after
fourth Monday of April and October, con-
timing IL days.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27

"How long will It be before you
get this work done r. said n lady 10
AN apprentice who was painting
her house on Third street. "Well
I don't know ma'am," said he, ''the
boss has just gone to look for auoth-
er job. If be gets it, III be done
tomorrow, but if he don't Pm fraid
it'll take me all next week"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27
jeff. Davis Tor the u. 8, senate.


PASS CHRISTIAN, June %, 1879;
Among many good reasons that
may be assigned why the people Of
Mississippi should honor their Old,
true and tried statesman, by elect
ing him the United States senate,
are the following :
That he has great ability and ex:
perience in public affairs une-
quafed Ivy any man In the State.
That long public life shows him
to be so pure and incOrruptible that
his greatest enemy has never
charged him will, tenality or
chieanery, and hastily, that in
serving us as president of the
Confederacy; wherein he devoted
the most valuable years of his lite,
he has called down upon himself
the persecution OF the fanatical
hordes OF the North; and suffered
coutumely and abuse In his old ages
1t would be u graceful and grateful
thing for the people III Mississippi
to doi to send him by Que acclaim
to the United States senate. If
the people OF the North mean what
they say about filing up and Oh:
literating the bloody chasm, this
will give them all opportunity Of
removing the last vestige.
CITIZEN:
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27

1t Is related that u young fellow
In Iowa was married under some
difficulties the other day. The
parents of the young woman refus.
ing to allow him to see her, he had
himself arrested tor breaking into
"a building, aid then subpenaed
the girl as witness. BY this
means he secured access to her
long enough to accomplish his OBJ
ject, by the friendly help of min
IStpr,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27

"Where've you been these last
two or three years ~ recently ask.
ed Connecticut man OF a iovial
old friend whom he met on the
street. ave been in the whaling
business" was the reply. "You
have ~ "Yes-out West teach
ing school," explained the return
ed wanderer.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27

According to statistics just pub
lished, there were 1878 young
men studying in the twenty Ger
man universities during the winter
season just passed. OF these,
2435 were studying theology, 5lO6
law, and 3537 medicine, 1861 being
inscribed in the philosophical fac
ulty. Their ages ranged for the
part from 10 to % years.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27

Smith, who had always been a
"rough," has just died. The ply
sician is met coming from the house
by Brown, who asks, "doctor, how
is Smith 7 Is he out of danger y
Physician-"No; he is far from be-
ing out of danger, fear"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27

Three women are striving for
the position of State librarian OF
Kentucky. We don't know why
women wouldn't make good libra
rians. They wutild certainty know
how the books werc dressed, wheth-
er in paper, muslin, vellum or NOR
rocco
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27
They were strolling along in the

They were strolIing along IN the
moonlight. Something put it into
his head that she wouldn't be very
angry il he snatched kiss; he
resolved to do it, but in the costa
CIV of the moment he forgot that
he had lighted cigar in his mouth
and they don't stroll in tue moon'
light any more.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27

We don't know certainly that
Zachariah Chandler's nose is light
ed by electricity, but we believe
that electricity and lightning are
the same, and it is reported that
Edison has tried to kidnap and
patent the senator.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27

According to the calculation Of
NJ. G. 7. O. BARLEY, an ounce of
bread wasted daily. in each house
hold in Englauduud Wales is equal
to 25,000,O00 quartern loHves the
produce of 10000 acres Of wheat,
and enough to feast annually 100,-
900 people. An ounce of meat
wasted Is equal to 100000 sheep.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27
For the Democrat-Star.
KATIE C.
S. l.. S. j.

| have met her only once,
And twas Oh the cool seaside,
Near the town of Pascagoua-
OF all other towns the pride;
On vessel in the river,
Floating gently to the bay,
Where the sea- breeze faun'd us lightly
And we felt the soft sea spray;
And her form SO graceful-queenly,
AS perfect as could be,
Was not more charming than her manner
| And her name is--Katie c.
As looked into the depths
OF her dark and melting eyes;
AS gazed upon her features,
Less cntrancing in no wise;
As listened to the music
OF her voice, so sweet and low,
felt myself-enraptured,
Aud love her-yes-'tis 80!
And asked myself the question,
Could girl more charming be,
Than that pretty, winsome creature,
Whose name is-katie C,i
"Dear Maid of Pascagoula,"
OF mind so rich and rare,
With heart as pure and kindly
As an angel need to wear;
With grace and ease of movement,
Which the fairies cannot boast,
The purest, beast and sweetest
Lovliest maid upon the coast
And as we sat beneath the awning,
Looking far out DER the sea,
felt my heart was captured,
BY this pretty-Katie c.
But alas I'm sad and lonely,
For my maid is far away,
And think in pleasing sadness
Of my trip out on the bay;
And ask myself the question:
Shall never see her more
Must / crush the tender feelingf
Must lay my fond hope lowf
Shall | never win the favor,
OF the FAIREsT of the fair,
The SWEETEST of the sweetest,
And the RAREsT of the rare
Though she's dead to me forever
May be Fate's rough, sad decree;
never can forget her
Sweet maid--dear Katie c. "..f
Ah!tthe clouds may darkly hover
Der the pathway which | tread;
The sun may lose its brightness,
Buried meath sky of head
Affection may torment me,
With its sharp, keen-ponted steel
The cares Of life may gather,
Come woe instead of veal;
The shades of night may scatter
Bright sunshine from the heart;
Fond hopes be blighted ever,
Fond memories may depart;
But in Memory's book I'll treasure,
face 50 dear to me,
The dearest, lovliest, prettiest--
The face of Katie G.
Starkyille, Miss, June l3, 1879.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27

A boy with his elbows out was
asked the cause, and replied; 81
laughed In my sleeves till L burst.
them"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27

but ! shall come up again. Every
man, woman and child on board is
my friend. ...
Such pluck as was displayed by
the ladies and gentlemen who were
passengers is seldom ever seen. 1
never want to- see another occasion
for it.
We had splendid crew and they
worked like devils.
Remember me to the boys and
tell them am always K.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27
II H Il g o U r. Y S.
REGULAR TERMS.

CIRCUIT COURT-SEvENTn DISTRICT
JAMES S. HAMM, Judge.
THOMAS S. FORD, District Attorney.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27

An Amsterdam newspaper speaks
OF man who was fatally injured
willie attempting 70 eomn'it suit
rINp.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-09-27
LAND OFFICE, NEw ORLEANS, La,
September 10, 1879.

Motto. is hereby given, that the fellow
ing name,l settler las iiie,. notice of has
intention to make final proof in supI OFT
Of his claim, and secure final entry there
Of at the expiration Of thirty days from
the Date of this notice, viz:
HENRY Coon, of st. Tammany Par
ISL. Louisiana. VINO made Homestead APP
nlication No. 1918, Tor the east quarter OF
northwest qo..tar of section ten, ana the
vest half OF northwest quarter Of section
eleven, township six. south. range ten
east. Grsensuutg district, Louisiana.
ana names the following rs his Wit
n.sses, viz: Francois Loaset and John
Eacoini. both of st. Tammany parish,
sepis5 W. u. BURwELL, Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-09-27
CONVICTION Gun CLUB.
GLASS BALL SHOOTING.

The Covington Gun Club held a
meeting at the Courthouse last
Wednesday evening, when the fol-
lowing officers were elected:
PrcsiIent-E. Il. Randolph.
Vice President-Charles Keller
Secretary-Wm. Kennedy.
Treasurer-Emile Frederick.
The first practice meeting took
place on Thursday evening, the
marksmen standing sixty feet from
the trap, each one being entitled to
nine shots. The following is the
score 1t viii be observed that some
of the members withdrew after
firing several shots:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-09-27
CcviEg:Gn Price Current.

CoTTON-Sell;ns at 10 to 1Gle-
SUGAE-Choica crown ISc, choice
white Toe.
FLOUR Common IS to s.; choice fam
lily 81 %.
BACON Choice clear sides SIC. clear
rib Sc: smoked shoulders a.; airy salt
ed &c.
NESS PnEK-Per bill, Sill w.
LARD Choice Ice per lb.
COFFEE Prime 2Jc: good 175c; ordi-
nary 15c per lib.
RICE-Prime Zoe; common Sc. ;rough
rice 75c to So per bushel.
COW HiDES-Dry saited Sc: flint Toe.
BEGSWAX -Per h., 2Oc.
TALLOW -Per To-, Sc.
PUULTRY-Grown chickens 80 90:
helf-growr 81 . to y 80 per dozen; tur-
KEYS zoe 10 81 %.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-09-27
\. LEVY rs. GEORGE CONRAD.
State of Louisiana, Parish of St. Tam
many-Fourth Ward Justice Court

BY virtue of writ of fieri facias to ME
directed by the honorable Fourth Ward
Justice Godrt, in the ABOVE entitled suit.
l will proceed to sell mt public auction,
at the office OF the ABOVE named court,
in TIE town Of Vaudeville, on SATUR-
DAY, iith day of October, 1879. between
legal sale Iours. the following described
property, to-wir-
ONr. LOr OF GROUND, situated in
the town of Vaudeville, Parish and State
aforesaid. being lot No. Is. in
square No. Il. aud forming the corner of
GIrard nd Madison streets, and measur-
ing sixty feet from, on Girarl street,
by depth of one hundred AMI fifty feet,
more or less.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms OF sale, casn.
JOSEPH MATHEWS,
Constable Fourth ward Justices court,
ST. Gammuny Parish, La
CoriaJtoH, September u, 1879.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-09-27
REGISTRATION NOTICE.
To tie EOters Of The Perish of 81.
T11O,unDn

TO Tie Foters Of The Perish of 81.
1ammany:
Notice is hereby given that will be at
the following named places, on tine days
named, for the purpose of registering Ill
the qualified voters of this parish:
Thursday, Oct. 2. until Wednesday.
Oct. 8. at the Courthouse, in Coriugton.
Friday, Oct. 20. at i5Iackw ellis Mill
Tuesday, Oct. IA, at Mizeii's Ferry,
BogIe Chiito.
Thursday and Friday, Oct. Is and Ia,
ut Pat Heish's store.
Monday AID Tuesday, Oct. 20 ard g.,
at Rob.nsoEs store, honey Island.
Thursday, Oct. u, at Geo. Ii. Causes
store
Saturday, October 25, at Indian Vii
lage.
Monday, Oct. p, a. S. Block store,
Bunfouca.
Wednesday and Thursday, Oct % and
30, mt Chas. aubry's sto-e, Bayou La
connie.
Monday and Tuesday, Nov. and 4,
al Vaudeville.
Friday and Saturday, Nov. Z ard S, at
MadisoEv;lle.
Monday, Nov. II, until Monday, Dec.
|, ut the Courthouse, in Gown ston.
Allied LEBLANC,
sep2O tde1 Registrar.