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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-19

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<,non ,,oxas apnin.t oar boxes the previous week.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-19
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Wsbr IlnA peiitj,ued tho court for letters OF
cuTHb rsh T. fre sFttie ii Henry Weber. Jr.sS
al absente Notice i hereby given to ail
whom II mey cnneorn tn ail IN cause within ten
daya why tn prayer OF the said petitioner
snonld not la granted.
BY order Ut the Court.
Oct5 10 IN JOHN HERBERT Clerk. =
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-19
Succession of Mrs. widow Il. II. FOucheF
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lECOAD DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR
- sh Of Orleans, No. 4o,os3-Notice is hereby
given to the creditors Of this estate and to all
other persons herein interested, to show cause
within ten days from the present nottfcas
ton, II any they have or can. why the ac*
count press ntea by Arthur Denis. dative tess
tamentary executor In this sstate, should mot
DO approved and homolognted, aud the funds
distributed In accordance herewith.
BY order Of the court 4
oc10 10 49, JOHN HERBERT, Clerk. b
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-19

CHICAGO HIDE MARKET.-[Shoe and Leather
RESPONSIBILITIES have been very quick. and
the market has been excited and tending up
ward all through the week Large
cleaning out the market Of all accumula-
ttons. Price about one cent per pound advance.
and green sailed hides have been In very active
vance. Botn upper and sole leather hides. as
we'll as harnes, and betting steers; share In the
advance. Some dealers are holding their hides
out Of the market. or at least putting on price
that virtually puts them out Of the market for
ment OF the week, our market l. closely sold
out OF parcels OF sufficient size for shipment
The receipts from the country will begin to be
larger now. and from now to the new year We !
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-19

state Consols showed slight advance yester-
day. closing steady Mt 45h@45A against 80
4tS on Friday. with sales q $4,000. premium
Bonds ruled at 2sh @2sh. against 2sss"1ss VI
the previous day. with sales OF stb.sso.
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They are the most delicious luxury of the
season. Our good friend, Mr.. s. II. Stack
house, of Buffalo fame, has gone largely
into fruit culture near Crystal Springs, and
we are glad to learn that he is making de-
cided success of the new industry. He has
been good enough to send us a gallon of
his early strawberries, and they are fine
ones. He says he is able to supply festivals
at short notice with good and ripe straw
berries as promptly and as cheap as they
can be obtained anywhere, and we know
from a long acquaintance that he never
falls below his word. He does all and and
more than he is willing to agree to. Par
ties or festivals in need of strawberries
may send to him with the utmost conf
dence
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DIED.


Capt. o. H. Johnston, who has long
been suffering from gun-shot wounds re,
ceived on the 31st of May, 1864, while gal
lantly leading his command against the
enemy in the battle of New Hope Church.
Ga, quietly breathed his last, on the morn.
ing of Wednesday, April I'd, 1879, sur
rounded by his family and sympathizing
friends. Capt. Johnson was born in Tomp-
kinsville, Ky, Sept. I, 1927, came to Mis-
sissippi when quite young man, and sets
tied in Copiah county about 1850. He was
one of the first citizens of Hazlehurst,
moving here before the town was chartered,
or before the railroad was constructed, and
has been ever sincea most respected citizen.
The last fourteen years of his life have
been days of bodily suffering, but his mind
remained unimpaired throughout all, and
he died III the full hope of a glorious resur-
rection.
On Thursday his funeral was preached
in the Presbyterian church by Rev. w. B. !
Bingham, and his body was inferred with
Masonic and military honors. The funeral
and burial were largely attended by citizens
of this place and vicinity. May he rest in !
peace.
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At regular meeting of No. Fire Com.
pany, Monday night, committee was au-
thorized to purchase pair of mules,
wagon and harness for the use of the COM
pany. and the sum of four hundred and
twenty dollars was set apart for that pur-
pose. The mules will be used in hauling
the engine to and from fires, thus enabling
the company to reach the scene of action
much earlier. A resolution was also adopt
ed remitting oil fines that have accrued in
the past for non attendance at fires, and re-
quiring the roll hereafter to be called after
the re>call from all fires or distinct alarms
of fires whether the apparatus goes out or
not
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The following named persons are CON-
fined in County Jail at this place. The
four first named are from the lower Dis
trict, they will remain in this Jail until the
repairs being made on the Jail for the Sec
ond district are completed, Green Harvey,
removing mortgaged property, Sam Ringo
assault aud battery, Ed Johnson, mali
cious mischief shooting a mule), Reuben
Wilson grand larceny, wm. Rogers, grand
larceny, Melvin Dickerson grand larceny,
- Cotton grand larceny, Dennis Moore
Sr. removing mortgagcd property, Dennis
Moore Jr. removing mortgaged property,
George Moore removing rail from Rail
road track, jackson Bass assault with in
tent to kill, Jim Hicks manslaughter,
Minerva Cooper grand larceny, -
Grave grand larceny. This fine array of
versatile talent viii be presented to Judge
Calhoun, next term Of the Circuit court
for his kind consideration.
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Terrible Murder in GreenviIIe.

GREENNILLE, MISS, April 4.-Yester-
day morning Matt Chrismore, a we'll
known sporting character, was found
murdered and butchered in his bed
His head was crushed by an iron bolt,
his throat cut, and his body ripped
open its entire length. Suspicion
points to an associate of his and to
other parties, who are all in Jail. May
or Bourges and coroner's jury have
been investigating this terrible muir
der, but have not rendered verdict
yet. Robbery and revenge seem to
have been the motive. The communi-
ty is much excited, and the Jail doubly
guarded. Vicksburg Herald.
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GRAPHING WITH THE FOE,
What the National Board OF Health
Has Done and Is 10 Do.
Washinntnn pnst


After an almost continuous session OF
four days, in which a great amount of
work was accomplished, the National
Board of Health adjourned last Saturday
evening, to meet at Atlanta, May 1, unless
sooner called by Mr.. Hayes. The Execu-
tive Committee, and the Standing Commit
tees will now take up the numerous duties
assigned them by the Board. The Board
has agreed upon the provisions of a
bill to promote the efficiency of the
National Board of Health, and TO pre-
vent the introduction into or spread
within the United States of contagious and
infectious diseases, and this will be at once
transmitted to the special committee of
the Senate on epidemics and contagious
diseases, at whose request the bill was pre-
pared. 1t has also agreed to at once send
a commission to Havana to investi-
gate yellow fever at that place, In q few
days the board will issue a circular setting
forth its views as to its duties, and asking
for aid and cooperation from state and local
sanitary authorities and organizations, and
from all who are interested in state
preventive medicine.
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Harrington & Bro, of West jackson,
keep the only drug store in that portion
of the city. They keep a full stock Of
everything in their line, and perfumery
and toilet articles in abundance. They also
have in stock cigars and tobacco, both
smoking and chewing. The drug business
is under the immediate supervision of Mr.
D. T. Harrington, a thorough and compe-
tent druggist. The only place in the city
where You can get three papers of Buists
garden seeds for .-ui- If
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Conductor c., st. L. & N. o. II. l

The following proceedings we're enacted
at the last meeting of the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen:
Mr.. Hamilton offered the following reso~
lutions, which were adopted:
Whereas, The citizens of the city of
jackson, in public meeting, have express
ed desire that city taxes should be re>
duced, and have appointed committee on
this subject; therefore, be it
Resolved, That this Board most heartily
approve the object sought to be attained,
apd will lend its aid in all possible details
to accomplish the greatest possible reduc-
ton consistent with the public welfare.
| Resolved further, That the Mayor ap>
point committee of two of this Board,
and he shall be chairman of said commit
| tee, to act in conjunction with the citizens
committee; and who shall be charged with
| the duty of recommending any needed
| reductions and reforms that they may deem
proper for the general good, and that this
Board will not allow any other than abso-
lutte expenses pending such action and
recommendation.
The Mayor appointed, as additional mem
5ers of the committee provided for in the
above resolution, Messrs. Hamilton and
Clingan. The committee is Hon. John
McGill, chairman, and Messrs. Hamilton
and Clingan.
By Mr., Hamilton
proposition to reduce taxes for the present fiscal
year, which can only be done with the consent
of the citizens and bondholders.
1st That the bondholders consent to an |
extension of time for the payment of |
bonds, one half the amount now annually |
due to be paid with interest on first of June |
of each year until the year 1886. This |
will reduce taxes p mills.
3D. That this city shall not hereafter be |
a separate school district, which this Board |
have the power to determine. This will
reduce the tax three mills on this years
levy-making in all 81 mills reduction
This levy may be further reduced by dis
pensing with some policemen, abolishing
some offices and consolidating others, max
ing a levy of only 81 mills. This levy may
be reduced 1 mill more next year, or for
all purposes.
Mr.. Hamilton moved the proposition
be referred to the committe appointed
under his resolution. Carried
Mr.. Lowd offered the following, which
was adopted:
Resolved, That hereafter no warrant
shall be issued by the City Clerk for any
claims allowed by this Board, except for
school purposes, and those only SO long as
here is money in the Treasury to pay them. I
he shall issue certificates for all such claims:
Allowed by the board this - day of 1
=, 1872 and sign his name thereto. !
No warrant shall be issued on any account
Until further ordered by this board.
The following redeemed bonds, coupons,
ccrued interest, school warrants, city war;
ants and scrip, which had been presented {
y the Treasurer with his report, were ex-
mined, Cancelled and destroyed: I
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ATTENTION

ESPECIAL ATTENTION
Is called to our unequalled prices in White
Goods of every description.
French Cords, yard wide at cents.
Real India Lawns at cents.
Lattice Pique at 20 cents.
Victoria Lawn, beautiful article, at 10
cents.
French Organdie, our especial brand, at
25 cents.
Lace Stripe Pique at Is cents.
French Batiste at so cents, and the hand
soonest real French Pique in this market at
12 cents-our specially.
ct. ROBINSON, STEVENS & Co.
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STATE GLEANINGS.

Miss Lucy T. Lester, of Jackson,
visiting her sister, Mrs Robert Bowman
OF this CITY, .-Yazoo Sentinel.
A terrible storm visited Corinth last
Monday night but no material damap,
done IN her Immediate vicinity. North
Mississippian.
We regret to learn of the death
at her residence in this county, of Mrs.
NJ. A. Leggett, relict of the late DR.. Ii.
IL. Leggett The deceased was a
native OF this county, and was remark
able for extraordinary energy of chara-
cter combined with great amiability
OF disposition. A childless widow, she
has gone to join ten loved children,
who preceded her to the land of silence.
-Natchez Democrat
To show the little really known of the
elmer workings" of our southern coun-
try, two Kansas immigration agents ac-
tuall y went to Satartia, exhibiting dis
solving views. Think of it gentle read
ers ; to Satartia {! The hospitaIities of
the place We're extended to. them in q
style characteristic of that emimentlv
sympathetic little city, and they are
not. Their views were indeed dissolv-
ing, and SO were the exhibitors-Yazoo
Sentinel.
At the last session of the Grand jury
IN Kemper county, Mr.. Swanzy report
ed Mr.. Goodloe for shooting cattle
belonging to Swanzy's father, and for
this Goodle said he would kill Swanzv.
Both men have been going armed for
some time, and one day this week they
met at mans house, several miles from
thelr homes, where Swanzy had gone
to buy corn. They had not been long
together when Goodle flushed at Swan.
zy with knife, but the latter stepped
back into the hall, and picking up his
gun told his adversary not to come
lear him. He did so, however, and
was killed instantly. Macon Beacon
A day or two since, gentleman of
his city caused an excavation to be
made preparatory to the foundation of
building, now in the course of erec-
ION. When the workmen penetrated {
he earth to the depth of about six feet,
hey encountered some hard substance, {
Which, upon examination, proved to be
collection of fire arms and side arms,
numbering about thirty, which had j
een buried during the late war. The !
uns were almost entirely devoid of c
locks, they having decayed very osten- !
IDLY, and were rusted beyond repara- t
on. With them was found leather $
artridge box, such as is worn on the a
Up, which contained a number of
apers much defaced by time and ex-
osure, but furnishing information to e.
le extent that the guns had been en-
osed in blankets and buried by COM
any of Confederate soldiers, on the
ght of July 3, 1868. The company,
hich was commanded by one Landers
Missouri battery, under Pember-
n, had been informed of the surren-
n which was to occur on the morrow,
I'd thus disposed of their arms, lest -
ey should prove an accession to the
sources of the enemy. - Vicksburg
II
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LOst-A Com ct.

An astronomer has many ups and downs
IN this world although most people no
doubt believe that it is mostly ups as far as
looking is concerned Professor Swift of
Rochester, noted star>gazer, met with a
| serious loss few weeks ago, and the worst of
it is there is no insurance. Hewas securing
off the sky on clear evening" a month ago,
when he suddenly discovered comet Now,
comet is not to be picked up every day,
and the Professor felt considerably elated
Comets are pretty high nowadays, and
genuine specimens without flaw or blemish
are exceedingly scarce. The Professor was
overjoyed, and he was just preparing to
mark it and put up a sign, "Any person
trespassing on this comet will be prose-
cuted. Keep off the grass" when suddenly
cloud came in the way. What pen can
describe the scene that ensued! Swift loudly
called for help, but it was a time when
no one is up except robbers or astronomers
and no one came. The situation was critical
If he went up on ladder and showed awav
the clouds there would be no one to tend to
the telescope business. The comet, in the
most cowardly manner, took advantage of
the Professors dilemma and made off.
At least it is thought so, because the cloudy
weather lasted several weeks, and when the
professor got his astronomical shotgun in
order again the celestial bird had flown.
Professor Swift ought to advertise for the
lost comet. A reporter interviewed the
bereaved philosopher, and between his
sobs the star-fnder said that the comet was
of uncommon appearance Gall lost fish are
big), and that it was in the same field
with Eta Eridani. Of course the comet |
must have got out of that field in some
manner or other while the Professor was
to the clouds, and this is another
great argument for keeping fences in order
Meanwhile if any person happens to meet
a comet of uncommon appearance without
A brand on it the finder will confer great
favor on Professor Swift by putting little
salt on the comets tail and telegraphing at |.
once for the disconsolate astronomer
Detroit Free Press
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Capt. r. L. Henderson, the Sheriff of
Lauderdale, honored The COMET yesterday
with call, and left names and four dollars
on the subscription list for Meridian. He
il constantly doing things like this. The
COMET is indebted to him for large num-
ber of subscribers and dollars, and The
COMET is always glad to receive him into
its sanctum sanctorum of privilege,
friendship and Affection.
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The Editorial staff of The COMET was so
fortunate as to receive, at the hands Of
Mrs. Chris. Johnson, last Tuesday morning,
one of the most beautiful boquets we
have seen this season; for which, we return
many thanks Mrs johnson has in her
numerous collection of rare flowers, all of
the latest varieties of geraniums, and nus
merous other plants. She will prepare
bouquets at reasonable prices, and furnish
those that desire them, any variety of rare
plants that may be wished. She invites
those that are fond of flowers to call on
her and inspect her elegant collection.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

TIL, Is To GIVE NOTICE that on the 18th day
OF January, A. d. 1879, a Warrant in Bankruptcy
was issued against the estate of NJ. II, Robertson,
in the county Of Kinds, and the State OF Mis-
sisSippi, who mas been adjudged a Bankrupt ON
his own petitions that the payment ui any debts and
the delivery ef any property belonging to such
Bankrupt, TO him for his use and the transfer of
any property by him, are forbidden by law; shat q
meeting Of the creditors uf the said Bankrupt, To
prove their debts and to choose one or moro ASSg-
nccs OF his estate, will be held ata Cour, 1i Bank
ruptcy, to be holden at Jackson, before j. NJ Mckee,
Register, on the lst day of April, A. ID. 1873, at II
O'clock a. NJ. TiIO>. W. HUNT
m22-2L L :. Marshal and Messenger.
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An inquirer wants to know what consti-
tutes poetry2 Judging by the average pro-
ductiOn that finds its way into the waste
basket, and many others ought to have
found their way there, the popular belief
seems to be that poetry is an unmeasured
recital of dreamy ideality, a picturing and
blending of possibilities and impossibllities,
a lunatic sort of conception intended to
show, for example, that a pumpkin cons
tains all tho colors of the rainbow.-Rome
Sentinel
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SPRING NOTELTTES-

We beg to invite an inspection of our
beautiful line Breton Lace Scarfs, Breton
Lace Bows, Swiss Ties, Fancy Pekin Stripe
Ribbon, Breton Lace Fichues, Long Silk
Lace Mitts, in exquisite shades. Torchon
Lace, Bretonne Lace, Harris Bros Kid
Gloves; and the cheapest line of Neck
Ruches in real Crepe Lisse, we ever offered.
vt. ROBINSON, STEVENS & Co.
The comet., 1879-04-12

The following were elected officers of the
State Medical Association at their recent
meeting DR.. E. p. Sale, of Aberdeen,
President; DIR. Writ Johnston, Recording
Secretary DIR. NJ. S. Craft, Corresponding
Secretary; DIR. Geo. X. Harrington, Treas
urer; DIR. Ward, Orator. The next an nual
meeting will be held at Vicksburg.
The comet., 1879-04-12

Our friend, Capt Frank Johnston, shot
and killed his famed and highly esteemed
dog, sold Shot, because he was bitten by
the mad dog. 1t was hard struggle, but
he did it, and felt worse afterwards than if
a man had robbed him of thousand dol
lars. sold shot' was given Christian
burial, und his funeral was attended by all
The weeping children of the household.
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Thomas Lewis, colored, was ignorant of
the fact that the people and press of the
whole country are down on, and crying out
against the evil practice of carrying conceal
cd weapons, or in other words making
walking arsenal of oneself. He is more
familiar with public sentiment on this point
now. Mayor McGill told him all about it,
and charged him 1926 for the information.
The comet., 1879-04-12

Our subscribers at Natchez complain that
We know that they are received at the
Natchez post-ofllce, from tho fact that some
of our patrons receive their paper regular
ly. They all go together in the same pack
age, and if one arrives safely. surely they
all do. What's the matter Mr.. P. NJ.
The comet., 1879-04-12

The Christian Workers, a society of
young ladies connected with the Baptist
Church, will have festival in the basement
of the Captist Church on Friday night,
the 18th of this month. All manner of
gooi things will be sold. Our citizens gen.
erall are invited to attend, and encourage
the young ladies in their laudabIe efforts.
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BLACK DRESS GOODS.

I1IIdVN DftLOO UUUIIN.
Our style of these goods of every quality
is now complete, and we have them in very
attractive prices. Black BuOtings, Black
Alpaca, Black Brillinntine, Black Grape
Armures, Black Tamartines, Black India
Cashmere, Black Tamise, Black Pekin
Stripe Grenadine, Black Iron Frame Gren-
adine, Black sled warp Henrietta Cloth.
ETC., ETC., all being led of by our all aooat
Bunting, at 2Oc.
ROBINSON, STEVENS 4 Co.
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Let us have strict enforcement Of the
dog ordinance. Kill every one of them
that appears on the street, muzzle or no
muzzle, the safety of our people demand
it. Let all dogs be kept at home until the
mad dog excitement is over. Generally
speaking, dog can bite person as well
with the kind of muzzle on that is manu-
factured now, as well as he can without one.
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There will be meeting Tuesday night
at the Representative Hall, for the pur-
pose of organizing military company
at tots place. Let there be full attend
ance.
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General Manager Clarke has oaetsd a To-
ward of $500 dollars for the arrest and con-
viction of the person or persons who re-
moved rail from the track Of the Chicago,
st. Louis and New Orleans railroad, on the
night of the Sd April, by which passenger
train WAS thrown from the track, and tho
engineer killed.
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Mr.. r. I. M. Simmons, Sheriff of Scott
and his brother, Mr.. J. E. Simmons, Sher-
if of Neshoba, par mobile .tratrum-th that
is to say, a noble pair of brothers-were
visitors to the State House yesterday, to
close their settlements with the Auditor.
They are both good officers, and fine speci-
mems of gentlemen.
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Mr.. Thos. H. Dickson has been ap-
pointed postmaster at Vlcksburg, vice
H. Il. Pease removed Mr. Dickson
is an old Jacksonian, and we take pleasure
in noting his good fortune; besides he's
Democrat, and will make an efficient officer.
The comet., 1879-04-12

Look out for new bonnets and new
springs dresses tomorrow. Don't let your
anxiety to find out the peculiar style and
cut of your neighbors dress so engross
your attention that the minister's words
will fall upon stony ground.
The comet., 1879-04-12

The papers which howl about "ex-
rebels in Congress" only make it certain
that their party will never again be in
a majority there. Republican howlers
always were so afraid of rebels that they
are afraid to meet them even in Con-
gress. The men who did meet them in
the field are glad the Union is so tho
roughly restored that now they can
meet them as fellow lawmakers in Con-
gress. Albany Argus.
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A young man by the name of Cotton in
Jail at this place charged with stealing a
Mule from from Mr.. Samuel Davidson has
become insane since his incarceration. We
presume he will be transferred to the Lu-
natic Asylum as soon as there is room for
him in that Institution.
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A dog belonging to Gen. j. 2. George,
was killed on the street Wednesday by
Marshall Fay, the dog was mad beyond
doubt. He had already bitten number
of animals, and it is feared that we are to
have an epidemic of hydrophobia.
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The only man who remained with our
people during the late epidemic, and fur
nished them with pure milk, was Capt. N.
johnson; and all in want of the fluid no W
should certainly patronize him.