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The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

We beg to call the attention of the
proper authorities to the practice INDUCED
in by boys at the depot, in West jackson,
of jumping on and off the trains while in
motion. There are crowds of boys.
both white and black, who are at the depot
upon the arrival of every train, and it has
become almost impossible for passengers to
board the trains for them. Unless some-
thing ia done in the matter, loss of life will
be the result, "a word to the wise is suf-
ficent.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

Capt John A. Webb, Agent of the c.,
st. L. q N. o. r. R., has on sale tickets to
Louisville, Chicago and st. Louis, at one
fare for the round trip, good for fifteen
days from date of sale. Tickets can be had
from now until the Both inst. This is a
rare opportunity for parties intending to
visit any of the above cities on matters of
business or pleasure.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

While some parties were on the lookout
for chicken thieves in the upper part of the
CITY last week, they halted passer-by, who,
imagining he was to be garroted by a road
agent, drew his little gun, and determined
to die game. As soon IA the would>be cap
turer saw the flash of the silver mounted
gun, he cried out Justify, "dont shoot, it's
mo- Moral Be careful who you halt,
when you halt, and how.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

The COMET Office is under special and
undying obligations to the handsome Mr..
James DEAL, for favors which came in the
shape of a forty-five pound water melon,
and the universal verdict of all who tasted
it is, that it was delicious-just splendid.
1t was about the finest melon we ever saw,
and was an abundance for the whole Office,
including the devil, who threw himself on
the outside of a huge piece of it, The
melon was raised out at DR.. Harris place.
Mr.. Deal, by this act of kindness has won
the friendship and affection of The COMET,
and no time can efface it. Mr. Deal, we
are delegated by the attaches of The COMET
to thank you heartily, sir.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

The universal verdict is that bull,bat
shooting in the city limits of jackson is all
unmitigated nuisance. See the complaint
of Lex. Read the notice of Col. Hamilton
Lastly ponder the warning of Mayor McGIll,
and then suddenly and unceremoniously
stop the business. 1t must be stopped or
there mill be war in this camp.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

Two negroes. Frank Startling and Wade
Wilson-got into fight in WoHt Jackson
on Saturday night last, which resulted in
Wade's having his lip bit off by Startling.
DR.. Daniel attended the wounded man, and
the police marched OFF with the bitter.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

The Greenback ticket in Kinds county
will meet with the same success that the
Professor" did when he ran for office. He
said he ran against "stalwart giant" and
got 10 votes against the giants 1,3CO.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

For Senator-J. G. Hamilton; for
Representatives.. H. Harding Henry
Christmas, Fl. J. Reid; for Chancery
Clerk-James T. Meade; for Circuit
Clerk. E. Ashcraft; for Sheriff..
S. Hoskins; for Treasurer Geo. W.
Stigler; for Assessor John A. burden;
for Surveyor-F. T. Mercer.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

The Kansas excursion train passed
through this city on Thursday, on its return
from the exodus country. All who attend~
ed express themselves highly pleased with
the manner in which the excursion was
managed. Kansas City and Topeka were
visited by the excursionists, and as those
places are the garden spots of that section,
we could only hear of the country in terms
of praise.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

Our special friend Bob Cameron, the
handsome book keeper for Hamilton Il Co.,
is on visit to his parents in Natchoz. We
wish him pleasant visit But hurry up,
Bob, and come home. We miss you at the
table, and so does Chris.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

jackson has put on her summer garb-
dullness-and it is hard matter to find,
beg or borrow an item. The fever excite
ment is about over, the badly scared have
quit leaving, the slightly scared are tran
quill, and the can't getaways are happy. A
marriage, horse race, or a dog fight would
be windfall for an item snatcher at
present
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

j. A. p. Campbell, Jr., and wife, accom-
panied by Miss Helen Fearn. left for the
Oastilian Springs an Saturday last. Mrs.
Campbell, we are glad to learn is recovering
rapidly from her recent severe illness.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

A postal addressed to Mr. A. c. Kerr, of
this city, from Mr.. G.. Z. Galceran, dated
Algiers, August 10, 6 p. M, stated that the
steamer Tinnie Baker would leave in about
an hour from that date, for this city. The
steamer was purchased from I. Bloom &
Co., and draws "twelve inches light" what
ever that is. If no mishap occurs, it will
reach here in six or eight days.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23
Public Speaking at Forest HIIl

Hon. @. E. Hooker has been invited to
address the citizens at Forest Hill, on Sat
urday evening, the 30th inst, at o'clock.
Ho has accepted the invitation everybody
is invited to hear him. Other speakers are
expected to be present.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

The Professor" said, ''boys I can't
continue this joint discussion, unless you
grease the machinery. My brain must be
fred up, or can't elucidate in an eloquent
manner The machinery was CREASED, and
the joint discussion kept up until the wee
small houra
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

Our streets are infested with lot OF
worthless ours which could be easily gotten
rid of by a rigid enforcement of the dog
ordinance. A little more ''pizen," gentle
man
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

new sidewalk from Town Creek bridge,
on Capitol street, to Parish st.eet, would be
an ornament to that portion of the city
and has almost become necessity.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23
Rev. q. X. MarshRII.

We arc authorized and requested to say
that this eloquent and eminent divine will
preach at the Methodist Church in the city
at IL O'Clock on next Sabbath morning, and
at the Presbyterian Church at 8 O'Clock P. NJ.
The public are invited and especially res
quested to attend both services.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

We have received the sexennial cata>
logue of East Mississippi, Female College
at Meridian, showing the gradual annual
growth of the institution under the presi-
dency of Rev. J. w. Adkisson.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23
RuriaI Of Henry NJ. Dixon.

All that was mortal of Henry M. Dix
on was followed and consigned to the
tomb by a large concourse of friends
on Wednesday evening. Life's fitful
fever with him is over.-YazoOS entin ell.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

Chris. Hinckle is renovating and fixing
up the Spengler House during the present
dull season. Chris. is determined to make
the Spengler first class in every respect.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

Miss Matte r. Saunders arrived in this
city on Sunday last, and is stopping at the
residence of Jno. W. Robinson, Esq. Quite
an addition to jackson society.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

The Jackson Gas Company have force
engaged in re-laying the gas pipes on Caps
itol street. The work is performed under
the supervision of Mr. Douglass Ward.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

There has been a continuous rattle of
small arms in the rear of the Capitol every
evening this week. Bat shooting was the
cause of it,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

Hamilton Park seems to be the favorite
Sunday afternoon resort. Quite number
visited the Park on last Sabbath
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

A new Lodge of Knights of Honor is
talked about in this city The mem
bers Of the Order in West Jackson are the
leading spirits in the movement.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

The Board of Registrars are now In
jackson. This will afford every voter an
to register.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

J. STADAKER & Son, of Canton, pur-
chased the first bale of cotton of Madison
county, at 1OE, on last Wednesday.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

We are under OBLIGATIONS to Mr.. Parker,
the popular night clerk at the Edwards
House, for courtesies, and hope that he will
accept our thanks for the same.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

number of our young folks attended
party given by the young gentlemen of
Clinton on Friday night. 1t WAS an enjoy
able affair.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

When the Jackson and Carthage packet
arrives, our river editor will have to come
ont of his shell The Commodore" looks
hannv
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

r. Il. Wilson, with the popular house Of
LIZ. r. Steadman, Brandon, was in the city
last Thursday
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

Warren O. Kahn, Esq, of the peoples
Book Store" Vicksburg, was in the city
Thursday.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

John Myers lost one of his fine Pointer
dogs last week. Joe Henry did it with his
little car.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

The Street Railroad Company are taking
of the dull season to improve the
road-bed and crossings. A good idea,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

DR.. George Harrington's neat and hastily
arranged drug store, is quite an ornament
10 West Jackson.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

The best wagon in the world, all sizes
and for very little money.
'Aug231m. G. ID. Subway.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

"See here boys, don't shoot any more, its
IS come to relieve you"
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

Mr.. James Tapley of the Land Office,
fter flying trip to Cincinnati and Louis
,ile, is at home again.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

Mrs. R. Carman and family left for
Chicago on Tuesday night
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

W, E. Cage, Deputy United States Mar
hal returned on the Kansas excursion
rain.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23
TO ATTORNEYS.

We make a Specially Of Br4f Work,
Ind ON" Prices eoiH suit you. GiOe us a
4,trI
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23
Bank.
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI,
ESTABLISHED IN 1848.

payment
wal o n Il y Of the ousIancs
We Of Offer lu4anr
to thcr OF accounts
We all toanco
stnn Throughout
I've u sutThra adv gNim trotr d Cuisines
etuy sell ALL dsof scmiics On4mlstm aTyne
Wecle II IIatsf the State Yri
eIay incrNtn time deposits
Elements wit State free OF charge
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23

Special attention is called to the adver>
tisement of Zealy's Seminary in this issue.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23
Why not organize club, Democrats

Mr. Yerger Stewart is on visit to Shar-
kew county.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23
OF MISSISSIPPI.

This is n home institution, managed by HON
people, and gives its members the benefits Of good
reliable insurance at tho least possible ACTUAL
COST, No association OF society can pretend to do
more than that.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-23
AGENTS WANTED.

Apply to W. A. Roy, Wiuona, Miss, or f. W,
Peabody, West Point, Miss, General Agent for
East Mississippi.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-14
THE MUTATIONS OF FORTUNE.
Es-President Grant as Tally-Keeper in q
Billiard Saloon.
[Oourier- Journal.l


The splendor Of Gen. Grants reception In
California must recall to some who are now
living Ia San Francisco, the humble position
~ century ago.
Five years ago | was visiting the family Of
q retired army officer. They had purchased d
farm near Quaksrtown, Pennsylvania, not far
from the farm owned by Fechter. the actor.
We frequently In Our drives caught a sight OF
the actor and Lizzie Price, and the neighbor-
hood Was full of stories In regard to Feehter's
eccentrioties. After returning from our
drive and taking supper we would gather
around the centre-table in the parlor and
chat about many things. Often the epnver-
sation turned on President and Mrs. Grant.
The now retired general had been Grants
senior officer, and his wife was one
Of Mrs. Grants bridesmaids. The friend-
ship between the four had been OF long stand-
Ing. / was shown the original articles gf CO..
partnership between the General and Grant
when they opened q billiard saloon lin San
Francisco. The General held an inferior rank
ut that time, and Grant, to avoid being
cashiered for habtual intemperauee, had re-
signed his captaincy In the army. The Gem
saloon and Grant kept "the tally" But the
profits did not Justify tho keeping OF the bill
lard saloon, and the place was given up,
Grant falling back upon his father-in-law's
farm near St. Louis, where his wife and son
resided. He made himself useful To old Mr.,
Dent by driving to town on the loads Of wood
which he took TO market for sale. And now,
behold the spectacle of q man who failed to
keep q successful billiard saloon receiving the
honors Of great pOtentats, and the most
celebrated hero OF the age!
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-14
EUROPE AND'ASIA.
The British Enter Into the City
Of Cabul.
Suspicious Against the Ameer- Com
plete Defeat of the Afghans
Reception of the Pardoned
Communists ts-Rouma-
MIA and the Jews.
THE UNITED KINGDOM.

LoNDONsO Jet. t3-The thanks OF her Majes-
tvs government have been conveyed to the
government of the United States for the as
sistanos rendered by the United States men
Of war Monocacy and Palos to the British Iron
In Woosunk river.
A dispatch to the Daiiy Ne,rs, from Lahore,
says: private message from sifna states
that Gen. Roberts Ia In possession OF Bola
Hasslr. d citadel Of Cabul.
Dispatches from Afghanistan contain the
following: The Ameer is strictly guarded In
Sir Frederick Roberts camp. 1t Is hard to
| belleve that Yakooh Khan was not aware that
| his army had taken up " position to oppose
| the British advance upon Cabul. On the sixth
| Instant the day Of the defeat OF tho Afghan
army before Oabnl. the Ameer's messellgers
were passing every few hours to and from
| Cabul. by q road held by Gabul troops.
The correspondent OF the Daily Telegraph In
Gen. Roberts camp estimates tho loss of the
Afghans In the fight OF the slxth at 400 killed.
| A dispatch to the Ddity Nelps dated Sun
have come into Gen. Rpberts's camp. On the
night of the eighth instant a tremendous ex-
| ploeton was heard In Cabul. 1t is believed
the mutineers bad blown up the magazine,
patch dated Cabul, October 9, says: Our camp
Is on the plateau overlooking Bola Hassir
and the city. Gen. Baker. has marched q
strong brigade to camp right around the
city. Not single shot was fired. Resistance
| s broken for the present
Sir Frederick Roberts telegraphs that the
Afghan troops have been completely routed,
and that the tribes who were assent bled to
fight have returned home. The heavy battery
which Ia coming up with the Khyber column
he says, may go back to India, as the heavy
guns and howitzers originally presented by
The British government to the Ameer ore no."
In our possession complete. Gen. Roberts
visited Bala Hlssar on the eleventh Instant
and was to make public entrance into Cabul
on the eighteenth instant Most of the influ.
entail men Of the city have paid their respects
| to Gen. Roberts.
S1MLA, Oct. 13.-Gen. Roberts telegraphs o.
| follows. "We have now 11O Afghanistan can
non in our possession. There are some thirty
at Balla Hissar and few In the city
| SIMIA, Oct. 13.-Gen. Roberts public entry
into Cabul took place at noon yesterday. He
was accompanied by the Ameer and his suite
British troops Of all arms lined the road, and
the artillery fired salute when the Britist
standard was holeted at the entrance to the
city. The Sixty-seventh Regiment and the
Fifth Goorkahs subsequently occupied tht
Bala Hissa.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-14
Hotel Recipes.
fWheeling Lea1er,l

Scrambled EgDs.-Take nine parts Of eggs
and one part Of good old lard. Ii suspicious
OF the health Of any Of the eggs, give them
the benefit Of the doubt aud put them In with
the rest Then turn into skillet which has
previously held fried mackerel, and scramble
them with potato masher. Fry until tough
or thoroughly impregnated with the fish oil
and lard; add little of the uncooked eggs
which remain In the pan to give them fresh
appearance; set In place to cool, and then
serve
iSteak-Catch bull and cut off piece so
near his hoIus that you can smell powder.
Pound in the morning before people are out
OF bed; hang 1t up In the sun to get tender,
and fry for supper. Retry for breakfast, Fry
again for supper. am so on, ad lib, until the
steak gets discouraged Cooked In this man
ner, 1t will provoke such flashes OF Intellect
as we heard one morning. and which we Jot
down as iIlustrative:
'I'm only eating this for exercise"
It's this tough?'
"CertaInly It's tough" was repned.
"Id like to have enough OF this IN make
target Of" etc.
Corn Cakes-Take unbolted oatmeal. ten
cupfuis; add one slop.bucket full OF Water
two spoonfus Of coarse salt, and three quart ts
OF buttermilk. Stir; cook until they are
black and-tan and set In a cool place until
clammy They will be found to have o tart.
ness that no other method can supply.
Coffee O. la Mer Attantique.-rake good
deal Of water and throw In coffee-grains, say
a handful, and some extract" Boil until 1t
changes color.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-14
TIE YELLOW FEVER.
No Change Expected in the 'Situa-
tion at Memphis Until
November.
The New Cases and Deaths Yesterday
More Money Needed by the How
ards General Fever Notes.

MEMPHIS, Oct. I'D, 10 q. m No now cases.
One death last night Borjeska.
Ncon.-Three now cases were reported this
morning Louisa Bernard, colorsd. Frank
Hail and WIN. Robinson. Five deaths have
oocurrnd-Mrs Agnes Ste le, Jas. Stinelte,
Annie Dee Cash, Missouri Phillips and Maria
Davis, the two last named oolored.
Twelve easas In all, seven white and five
coored, were reported to-day. Tho follow
Ing whites were reported this afternoon. Con
Rawlins, returned refugee, G. w. Mccormick,
Mrs. Mary Mauney. Jas. A. Moss and El
Schnabei Three more deaths have occurred
j. M. Shaw, Mrs. Mary Maloney and A..
Rnines the last named eolcred. Or the sick,
Rev. u. j. Feres IL In q critical condition.
Tho donations to the Towards to-day ag-
gregated $l176 80.
lex q. Prince, mayor Of Boston, In reeponse to
| n telegram proffering $1,000 to the Howards
| lf further assistance was needed:
"To you aud other friends the afflicted are
very grateful. Owing. 20 the recent hot
| weather the daily number OF new cases has
increased, as has also the daily number Of
| deaths There is no Immediate prospect Of
| an end OF the epidemic. Many persons pre-
| diet that IL will last until November. We
| have Oh hand enongh for a few days only.
| Your protTered assistance will be needed.
1 "A. ID. LANGsTATF,
president Howard Association
I J. M. Shaw, who died this afternoon was o
Mexican war veteran Jos. Uhl, clerk or the
Circuit Court, was stricken with lever late
1 this evening.
The weather is damp and cloudy.
Commencing Tomorrow regular daily pas
sangar trains will run on the Memphis and
Charleston Railroad from Germantown,
| Tenn, east.
AT daylight tomorrow morning force OF
| thirty-two men will be plnced as guard on
the river front to enforce tho Same quaran-
| tine rules as now govern rail- and wagon roads.
/ At meeting Of tho Howard Association TO-
night the following was adopted:
Resotped, That the secretary be Instructed
| to invite members Of the press, reporters and
| foreign newspaper correspondents To be pres
ent at future meetings Of this association.
THE FEVER AT HAvANA-A sEv ERE STORM.
/ HAVANA, Oct. 13-There were but fourteen
deaths from yellow fever last week.
| severe storm prevailed throughout the
whole Island, and telegraphic communication
i s interrupted. "A hurricane is feared ut this
point.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-14
Admitted 60 Practice In the Supreme
Court-FiEh1 with Illicit Bisttllnra.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.-Col. y. w. Hlhsdale,
Of Raleigh. was admitted to-day to practice
in the united States Supreme Court. He filed
ID this court transcript Of the record OF the
United States Circuit Court for the Eastern
District OF North Carolina, In the case OF Sey-
mour u Co vs the Western Railroad Of North
Carolina, brought up by writ Of error. This
suit Ia upon railroad construction contract
involving Sl,e0O,oeo. Col. Hinsdale appearing
for plaintiff
Gaylord b. Clark, Of Mobile, John Lyon, OF
Richmond, and Minor Meriwether, Of Mem
phis Tenn, were also admitted to practice.
Collector Wade, Of the third district OF
Georgia, informs the Internal Revenue De
partment that a special force, Ia attempting
ty. were repulsed by q body of armed men,
and were obliged to return to Elberton for
aiditiooal aid aud arms. Revenue Agent
Wagner is expected to join the force to-mor-
row