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The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03
Danger OF Going out Alone In Dax-
zIimH Uniform.

One of our dignifed elder brother
engaged in the procession the Other
day. To save time and trouble he car
parisoned himself in his beautiful re
gala at his office, and suddenly emerged
upon State street in all the glory and
glitter of three -corned plumed hal
and gold lace. 1t happened that few
ragged barefooted colored boys were
standing near when the phenomenon
planted his foot on tho pave and COM
menced his stately march alone to the
rendezvous.
eli vi Dick. Does yer see that
one?"
"Yah Amt he lovely tho? say,
Jake, less foller i'm, and see wlar he's
goin ter open his show"
And away the curious little Arabes
scampered upon the heels of dignity
ornamented, keeping up lively fire of
speculation as they ran.
81 say Tom," said Dick, she amt no
show man. He's italian Organ
Grinder, but he's left his monkey at
homo coz he's got his Sunday cloes
on"
"Oh, hush, Dickl A Italian Organ
Grinder neber seed sich cloes MS dem.
Jist look at de gold"
"And look at that ar hat, and dat
feathcr-plumo A Organ Grinders
whole kit wouldn't pay for q hat like
dat with sich feather, to say nothin
about de cloes," chimed in Tom con-
firmatively.
"Mebbe he's heathen, come down
frum Kensis."
"No he amt, mother. A heathen ties
a red hankercher on his head and wears
homemade cloes and looks like mer-
latter. OATS white man."
"Well den, speck he's one o dem
fellers wat stays out at de 'Sylum, and
he's stole dem cloes and ruined away"
"No. Dat amt it needer. tell
yer all what he is. He's a big guvern-
mont man-he's q ginril. An he's
come down here to set up anodor buro
for us kolorod folks"
About this time the capers and COM
ments of the little darkies had drawn |
general attention upon our decorated
friend, who betrayed no pride at the
in the conspicuosity elicit
ed, The truth is he was excessively |
annoyed at it, aud turnd upon the
0amin with brow lowering with wrath
and dripping with perspiration ordered
the rascals away. They retired with
out finishing the investigation.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

DIR. J. p. DAVIS, of Java, Neshoba
county, is sound on the goose whatever
may be his failings upon other vital
questions, In late letter he remarks;
"When my stock in THE COMET is ex-
hausted, let me know aud L will harken
in money to The COMET. l will ever
support The COMET and Fleet wher-
ever they may shine. 1t is a house
hold indispensibility in my family.
May it ever live and be a guide to our
feet. The man who takes The COMET
will have no corn to buy, and his wife
wife will stick to him, His children
will keep out of Jail He will occupy a
commanding position in the communi-
ty where nc lives, and stand a chance of
being elected member Of the Board
Of Supervisors.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

AFTER carefully reading and weigh

AFTER carefully reading and weigh
ing the Hull Letter by Gen. A. M.
West, we are satisfied that we misun-
derstood his position. He is warm.
ly in favor of the establishment Of
Greenback clubs, but wants them to
work in Democratic harness. In other
words, he is in favor of bringing the
Democratic party up to the Greeback
standard.
There is no harm in this, and Gener-
al West and Democrats can pull togeth-
or; for it is we'll understood that the
Democratic party of Mississippi is
sufficiently committed to the doctrine
of financial reform to satisfy any con-
servative man, who like Gonl West,
sees the great injustice perpetrated
upon poor men by Republican class
legislation and the serious evils grow
ing out of it.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

An Era of wonderful prosperity is
opening up before our people. Cheap
interest is one of the first Indications,
and boundless confidence in the stabil-
ity of government securities is the next.
1t is impossible that this should be the
case without affording corresponding
amount of relief and help to the mass
of the people, and infusing an invigo-
rating spirit into the channels of all
industries. Garfield and Congress, and
Frye cry outin Congress, revolution,
rebellion" while all the Confederate
Brigadiers swear that the bayonet must
be taken from the ballot, and the test
oath from Confederate lips. Yet steadi-
ly, and sublimely the public credit rises
like the morning sun, growing brighter
as it climbs. Nobody but fools think
of revolution. 1t is only idiots who
would thrust the clamor of rebellion
upon the peaceful surface, to disturb it.
Last week syndicate Ia counciD of
New York banks and banking firms
subscribed for one huhdred and ninety
millions of cheap interest government
bonds-a sum never before subscribed
to bonded debt in one day in this or
any other country. Money is flowing
in from all parts of Europe for
investment, and, on the 18th new offers
to take four hundred million of bonds
at four per cent were made: All this
and tho advance in cotton and the clear
commercial sky tells of brighter days
ahead. Port Gibson Reveille
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

Editor of the vlcksburg Commercial;

| Editor of the Vicksburg Commercial:
As 1 understand there will be national
convention called May 9TH, to form some
plan or say what is best to do for our CONS
munity, hope to see delegation that has
the good of our country at heart. We want
no politics in it. We want the feelings of
the people cemented, aud our country re-
stored to prosperity. To do this, we must
forget personal gain we must be one in
heart, one in voice, and one in action.
These are my sentiments and the senti-
ments of every lover of his country. If
we take such steps as are needed and with
united action, our country will glow with
prosperity. Capital and labor must unite,
then the farmer and merchant will rejoice
We must do what is best for our country
and people, because they are dear to us. To
do this, we must forget the past and look
to the future. We have waited too long;
we must not wait longer. Procrastination
is the thief of time. We must go forward.
1t would be madness in soldier, if he
should be wounded in battle, to ask who
shot him or with which gun he was wound.
ed. He should ask is there a remedy by
which he can be cured. Let us do our duty
and our country will blossom as the rose. 1
am satisfied that we can do it, and have
the utmost confidence in the people. Let
us make the attempt and We shall succeed,
if we faint not There must be united
action it is the law of the church and the
law of nations. 1t is for peace and pros
perity. G.. G.. MIDDLETON.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03
Mississippi stack breeders Assoria-
zion.
ABERDEEN, Miss, April Il. $50.

AhbNbl-ENJ Miss. \ lIA l'- lNtf-
To tine Members Of The Mississippi Stock Breeders
Association:
You arc hereby notified Of q meeting of
the Association 70 be holden at Aberdeen.
on the 10th and 7th days of Nav. at which
it is hoped every member will be present.
as much business of importance will ba
presented for action.
Planters, and Others, not yet members,
desirous Of giving us their couuteuauce
and encouragement, OF who may desire a.
Join Us. are also cordially invited 10 attend
the meeting.
Considering the brief existence of our
body, and the present number and clarac
ter Of those who are OF us. emhracln,, as ii
docs, mani of our most extensive and s1lc-
cessful planters, We have great reason to
feel encouraged for the future growth and
usefulaess of the enterprise; and here now
invite membership Of all good and
patriotic mon, who, with MS. believe that
grass growing and Stock breeding will con-
Tribute to the prosperity and happiness Of
our people, and who are willing to become
vUtarios OF the ca1So 50 FAX as 60 coutribuie
some reasonable anlauHIpf their time. en-
ergies and means tn o., promotion.
LoCk E.. HOUSTON.
President
MARI MABOESER, Secretary.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

enry @. Conn, Esq, of Copiah, is an
|nced in this weeks issue for District
mey, for the district composed of the
ties of Copiah, Kinds, Madison, and
|,o. We cheerfully say for him that he
eoOd lawyer, as competent to gill The
Q. and bears as irreproachable character
|ny lawyer in the district who would
|pt it. He has the endorsement OF the
q the county and we have every reason
ink will be the decided choice Of Co
We hope TO see this worthy sou Of
pod old county nominated and elected
piahan Of April 26th, 1879.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

| HE editor of the Educational De-
|ment" of the Austin Cotton Plant
i: ave are constantly writing and
King ourselves acquainted with the
|'eht literature of the day that we
be enabled, shortly, to place be-
our larger pupils q magazine
Thy of their patronage" If that
tenr editor wants to make a success
school master we would advise him
10 start a magazine at Austin.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

UNITED STATES SENATOR WHYTE, of
|hryland, declines a reelection, and
rs he may resign before the expira-
IN Of his term in 1881. Something
long, we would advise his friends to
Il In physician.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

II is about time for us to again remind
our city readers that their premises should
be kept perfectly clean. Our city officers are
doing all in their power to put the city in
perfectly sanitary condition, and if their
efforts are properly seconded by our citi-
zens generally in private premises, we need
have little or no fear of unusual disease
this summer.-Natehez Democrat.
The suggestion Of the Democrat is
applicable here. Cleanliness is the
sureet preventative Of epidemics.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

|JDo2 WESLEY DBANE died on the 18th
mo ct his home in Enterprise, surround
|y his wife and children and sympa-
ling friends. He was an honorable
and lived to q good old age. The
|erprise Courier pays a touching and
6rved tribute to his memory.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

CAPT. PUT DARDEN, of Jefferson,
Rster of the State Grange, is highly
commended for United States Sena-
< by the Live Stock journal.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

4 HOME has been purchased and pre-
|lted TO the widow of Lieut.. Benner.
|e Benner fund has been invested in
tied States bonds, and from that
Irce she will have an income of $50
Z month.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

Hon. w. II. II. TIsoN is a candidate
the State Senate from the district
|nposed of the counties of Leo and
wamba, on the strait out and out
nocratic Conservative platform.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

'sMIssrssIPPI as a Province, Territory
nd State, with biographical notice of
minent citizens," is the title of Col.
laiborne's work.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

|,HE jury in the case of the State VS.,
| II. Moore, of Vicksburg, for mur-
could not agree and was discharg-
they stood 7 for acquittal and s for
I vfc fiou
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

The Meridian Mercury wants the whole
world to take notice that nobody but the
editor is responsible for the utterances and
political doctrines of that paper, and says:
"Neithcr Senator Lamar nor Mr.. Singleton
are consulted by us before hand. The
Mercury does not work in a go-cartr And
We will Just here, that the above statement
eau be applied TO our friend Harper Of the
States .-Vicksburg Commercial.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

|APT. W. F. FITzGERALD has been
|hitted to bail in the sum of $1,000 90
ch was readily given. The Grand
y Of Warren county indicted him
|lslaughter.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

LIEUT.. Gov. LOUIS A. Witt. was
ected President of the Louisiana
onstitutional Convention; w. H. Har-
B was elected Secretary.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

THE Independent party in the Sem
|te Senator Davis) coalesced with the
democrats and voted for the army bill.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

oNGREssMAN LOWE, a Greenbacker
|n Alabama, and Senator Logan are
'outs." There's no danger of any
B being shed, as Logan will not come
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

Mr.. THos. MURPHY, Clerk of the
pircnit and Chancery Courts of Han
book county is dead.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

The harmless lunatic who edits the
skimpy Okolona States wouldn't make hall
the racket he does, if he wasn't patted on
the back by the Hawkeye and other Repub.
lican journals of the North, which repre-.
sent the howl of the States as sentiments
indorsed and approved by the leading
Southern press. When bosh ceases, o vir-
tuous brethren, you will be dead.-N. o.
Times.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

BoYToN has reached his journeys end,
|nsiderably disfgured, but in good spirits.
has fallen off twenty pounds in flesh
| ce be started from Pittsburg.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

An attempt to assassinate Edwin
|ooth, the Actor, was recently made in
Chicago theatre, by lunatic named
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

The family of the late Knowles
Shaw, Evangelist, who was killed in q
railroad smash mp, have recovered
$40, 600 from the railroad company.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

GADs HILL, the late residence of
Dickens, is to be sold at auction this
|aonth.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

Gov. MILLER, of Arkansas vetoed
bill appropriating money to erect an
insane Asylum.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

Six thousand Cinnamon are employ
ed in the construction of the Southern
Pacific Railroad of California.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

THE s'Aberdeen Gun Club" offers
Feward of IS 90 for the detection of
|ny one violating the game law.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

THE Memphis Avalanche calls for
more factories and less politics.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

Mrs. RoUsBY, celebrated English
actress, is dead.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

HKERY, Ward, Tilton, Moulton,
Beecher will lecture in Memphis on
the 18th of this month";
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-05-03

In costs the Government $3.50 90
day for committee clerks, for the Senate
and House of Representatives
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-09-20
American Inventive Genius.

An English journal gives credit to Ameri-
can genius for at least fifteen inventions
and discoveries, which, it says, have been
adopted all over the world. These triumphs
of American genius are thus enumerated:
First. the cotton gin: second, the planning
machine; third, the grass mower and grain
reaper; forth, the rotary printing press;
fifth navigation by steam; sixth, hot air or
caloric engine; seventh, the sewing machine;
eighth, the India rubber industry; ninth,
the machine for the manufacture of horse
shoes; tenth, tn" sand blast for carving;
eleventh, the gauge lathe, twelfth, the grain
elevator; thirteenth, artificial ice manufact-
ure on a large scale: fourteenth, the electro
magnet and its practical application; tif-
tenth, the composing machine for print
ing.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-09-20
The Interest of the East in Mining.

A gentleman just out from the East in
forms us that there is a popular mistake on
this coast about the demand for mining
property by Eastern investors. He says
it is the hardest thing in the world to find
purchasers for a mine as a whole. There
is a great amount of interest manifested by
all classes in mining matters, but the gen.
eral trend of investment has thus far been
IN the direction of the stock market. East
ern people know but little about practical
mining, and as a rule they do not care to
assume the responsibilities which itentails.
But ii you will incorporate and guarantee
the management you can sell your shares.
In a word, the people of the East are fast
learning to gamble in mining stocks, but
do not care about embarking in legitimate
mining.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-09-20
More Room Wanted.

The 9. P. Brewery is daily becoming a
more general resort, and Mr.. Vorburg has
found it necessary to increase its size. The
rear end was taken down yesterday, and
the room extended back to the vats in the
brewery, making the place about one-fourth
larger. Bee drinkers, like any other class
of purchasers, go where they can get the
most for the least money, and as Vorberg's
beer is as good as any manufactured on the
coast, and as he gives a genuine schooner
the boys naturally patronize him. Besides,
all the late papers can be found there, and
both Vorberg and Ed. Brase are the most
courteous of men.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-09-20
FLUE Dust.
Scraps from the Notebook of the
Scntiners Reporter.

The Richmond is about to adopt a new
style of slag-pots.
Ed. Dean will have the bar at the Base
Ball grounds tomorrow.
The new furniture for the Ruby Hill
school has arrived.
ella is down to 80 cents, and stockhold-
ers hereabouts are tearing mad.
Atlas Hill is steadily improving, and Jot
Travis will also erect a residence there.
The Reveille says the Eureka Con. has
been the best paying investment on the
coast.
Harvey Carpenter left for Austin yester-
day on business connected with the Land
Office.
The different engine houses will be deco
rated, when the news of Grants arrival
reaches Eureka.
A large number of Indians, whose faces
were not familiar to Eurekans, appeared on
the streets yesterday.
About half the male population of Eu-
reka dropped into the Palace yesterday, to
taste that turtle soup.
The foot-race tomorrow will take place
at the Base Ball grounds, instead Of Carl
boo Hill, as previously announced.
The Jewish Day Of Atonement COM
mences on Friday evening next, and not
last evening. as was stated yesterday.
About two-thirds of the Eureka ladies
spend their leisure hours in discussing and
preparing for the coming ball in the new
theater.
Nash DeSoto and Dolf Pfaff went on a
hunting expedition Thursday. They tool
out six bottles of Budw,i User and brought
homo two rabbits.
Humphreys, of the City Drug Store, has
been appointed agent for DR.. Prices fancy
toilet articles, and makes a handsome dis
play of his famous goods.
At every alarm of fire there are certain
men who c~riticise the efforts Of the fire
men, but they take precious good care not
to tackle the ropes themselves.
When the alarm sounded Yesterday after
noon, every youngster attending school
rushed frantically to the Mob Hill Hose
house, and took hold of the ropes with as
much assurance as old veterans.
General Sabin is domestic man in every
sense, and the neatly arranged rooms of
himself and Judge Bishop, with their
plants and trailing vines form a striking
contrast to some of the dingy offices of
Blackstone's disciples.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-09-20

A Beer Drinking Dog.

Felix is the name of a large watch dog
belonging toa Philadelphia brewer. He is
a ''bad 'un" is Felix. He is kept chained
during the day, but is allowed to roam
around the yard at night to make acquaint-
ance with intruders. He spends his free
dom in smiling around the kegs and watts,
seeking beer. In the morning before be-
ing chained he is given some beer. which he
laps up with relish and says "Ah!' The
men say he Will drink a half bucket of the
liquor a day; that is, in the summer. In
cold weather he will take a great deal more,
seeming to be aware that there is heat in the
malt. Felix was imported from Vienna,
and probably contracted a taste for beer be-
fore leaving home. However that may be,
he is a confirmed beer-drinker now
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-09-20
Methodist Improvement Society.

The monthly exercises of the Mutual
Improvement Society of the Methodist
Church was held in their chapel last even
ing, and in all respects it was certainly an
improvement on the former entertainment.
There was a reluctance displayed when the
exercises opened, each of those who were
to participate wanting the others to lead
off," This feeling was partly dispelled
when Ef1ie Phillips and Lulu Mccartney
sang The Home on the Hill" and Daisy
Wendell played a selection on the piano.
Messrs. Sprague, Tredennick and Medling
sang The Postman," and received a hearty
encore. John I. Baker, Esq, followed with
his lecture on The Rise and Fall of Ma
tons, 'and handled his subject in a mastery
manner. Mr.. Tredennick won golden opin-
ions by his essay on Character" nd told
more home truths than is generally con-
tanned in so few sentences. The best part
of the evenings programme, however, was
the character songs of Mr.. William Sprague,
and he kept the audience in a continual
roar. Remarks were made by George 7.
Baker, Esq, Rev. Mr.. Phelps, Capt. Rock,
Capt. j. NJ. Foley and Mr.. Kicker. and a
song closed the entertainment.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-09-20
Raising the Wind,

The Reno Gazette says they have a pecu-
liar way Of raising the wind" for minis
tiers at Winnemucca. A lady with a local
reputation for good cookery advertises that
on a certain day a dinner will be given at
her residence, between the hours of 4 and
s P. NJ. The guests are expected to donate
generously of gold coin before departing.
The bill of fare for such a feast there to-
night comprises, among other substantials
and deIlcacies' roast, fried and pot-pied
chicken, roast pig and roast calf, peaches
and cream, ice cream, ETC., etc. The din
ner is for the benefit of Rev. W. Carver, pas
tor of the NJ. Z. Church. This plan of rails
ing church funds should be effective. If a
man won't give literally after eating a
good dinner, he never will.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-09-20

Gould 4 Curry, l2s; California, 6ks;
S@ N SsEb 39a; Imperial, hob l45a;
Trao.ar' TAB; Potosi, CD elsa; Alta. 6ssb;
66Ai4!equer, 6lsb; Bodie, IA a; Utah. COB;
opnir' d5b ASIA; Alpha, 19Nb goa; Cali
ioTnia' 6'ss; Sierra Nevada, 4Sks; Best 4
Ss!eher' lsSb l9a; Gould & Curry. IL rs;
v von' Virginia, 6ssb 6Aa: Imperial. laos;
isIi9W Jacket, lib; Bodie, Jas; Union,
Gap '5a; Caledonia, l45s; Savage, l5b;
NNaehey' l20b lSOa; Exchequer, 64s S; Sierra
TTgvada' 4S4b ASA; Ward, 2xb ASA;
hAchequer, Gas; Belcher, 460b; N. b.
40 Ialz4. lIOs; Potosi, is; Julia, Az a; Ophir,
49, % Ctah' 204s; Alpha, 194s; Mexican,
''S' Nono' 7Ns; Imperial, 135b 14Oa.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-09-20
PERSONALS.

DR.. Zeile, President of the Eureka Con.
Mining Company, was among the arrivals
from a Francisco last night. He is look
ing after the Consolidated boom
Mr.. A. II. Rutherford, a former promi-
nent resident of Eastern Nevada, arrived
from the West by last nights train.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bush, of Eberhardt, White
Pine county, arrived by the Hamilton stage
last evening.
Mr.. j. r. Wilmington departed for home
yesterday morning.
Mr.. J. W. Ellison returned from Tusca-
rora last evening.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-09-20

About noon yesterday an alarm Of fire
was sounded, and citizens and fire compa-
MES turned out with equal promptitude.
1t WAS discovered to be a cabin on the hill
west of town, and as there was no possible
show of saving it, the hose carriages were
taken back. The cabin was owned by a
man known as " Phoebe" now IN Yankee
Fork, and was occupied by one OF tAe
workmen on the Courthouse.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-09-20

FANCY Goops, selling at any price, at BART,
ASHIM'S