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The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27
A Card,
JACKSON, MISS Sepsember DC. I

JACKSON, MISS, September 2G, 1879.
To the Editor of The Comet:
Understanding that rumor Is abroad to
the effect that the part took in recent
political meeting was not from proper mos
tives. l desire to say to the public and all
concerned, that 1t is false In every partic-
ular. Respectfully,
G. i. POTTER.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

IRIS. May, for a number of years resi-
/ of this city, died Monday night, and
buried Tuesday morning. She was
ID and respected by her neighbors, and
bet by all who knew her. Father Picheret
St Peters Church, performed the last
Irites,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

The trustees of the College Green public
school, at their meeting few days since,
elected Mr.. A. Fl. Jayne principal of that
institution. This we regard as move in
the right direction. Mr.. Jayne, we will take
occasion to say is native of our sister
county of Rankin, and a son of the late
Capt. William Jayne, than whom the State
has produced few better men.
Mr.. Jayne, few years ago, after spend
ing two years at the University of Missis-
sippi, In competitive examination for the
midshipmanship from the District, in which
there was large number of competitors,
carried off the coveted prize, and was ap-
pointed to the position. After about a
years stay at Annapolis, he resigned his
position there and went to Harvard Univer-
sity; where, by his pluck and energy, with
out assistance from any other source, he
graduated with distinction in 1877; since
which time he has been teaching IN the
High School of the city of Columbus, Ohio.
He comes to us highly endorsed as to his
moral and Intellectual worth; and it is
earnestly to be de desired that that the citi-
zens of Jackson who favor public schools
will give him such encouragement as to in-
duce him to make this his permanent home,
and build up public school of high order
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

} travelling over lifes tempestuous sea,
pertain to take with you some of Browns
Explosive Petro or Family Oil, that
may have a safe, clear, bright light,
|o@ smoke. To be had only at Brown S
Depot, jackson, Miss.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

pc Jimmie Baker when last heard from
At Ludlow Landing in Scott county, on
way up to her destination. She will
return to jackson until the next rise.
ne way, what has become of the six
sand dollars that was appropriated by
gfess to clean out the river? A judi
use of that amount would improve
navigation of the river wonderfully.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

Iemember the meeting of the Board of
,ervisors, Monday. The Road Overseers
required to make their reports at this
Ting; fine is imposed upon all who
Ito do SO,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27
A Democratic Boom at Edwards.

A Democratic Boom at Edwards.
The Democratic Conservative voters of
Edwards precint met Wednesday night, and
organized rousing campaign club, officer
ed as follows: B. A. Root, President;
VIM Mosby, (col.,) list Vice President;
r. II. Noblin, I'd Vice President; Alex
Sizer, (col, } Sd Vice President; John p.
Coleman, Secretary; ]. B. Greaves, Asst.
Secretary, and W. Il. Harris, Treasurer.
The following gentlemen compose the Ex-
ecutive Committee: e. Matthews, L. A.
Moss. II. Mccain, j. w. Williamson, and
Albert Miller. Sixty eight names were en-
rolled, and it is confidently believed, that by
tonight, the number will reach $50. Our
informant says that a great deal of interest
is being manifested, and that all are conf
dent of a..sweeping victory in November.
The good work goes bravely on
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

fleet 7. Cooper, Jr., who has been at
ding Commercial College in st. Louis
the past four months, returned home
Saturday night.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

Mr.. John X. Foley, young lawyer OF
eksburg, tried to commit suicide We'd
llay morning, by cutting his throat,
he under the influence of liquor.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27
Day Of Atonement.

|nls being the day of atonement with
lsraelitish friends, all business conduct
py them will be entirely suspended.
|fopriate services will be held at the
hgogue. An invitation is extended to
2 who may desire to attend.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

II you want a cheap but fashionable Hat
Dap, call on Lac Kahn, at the JACKSON
RGA1N STORE. sep27tf
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

Messrs. A. b. Siveley, S. D. Harper, W..
|. Morrison and Mr., s. M. Shelton, all
fom the 2nd District paid jackson visit
lst Saturday.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

We direct attention to the new advertise
lent of Lemly q Son in this issue, it per
Iins to oils. If you want any more light
bon the subject read the notice.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

We had the pleasure of meeting in our
By this week, Mr.. b. It, Hobbs, who has
I'D returned from the Centennial State"
blorado
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

hen you want a good drink of pure
whisky, as good as ever come to jack
call for the Thistle Dew. Chris Hinckle
Ps IT at the Spengler House saloon.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

When you want a good drink of pure
whisky, as good as ever come to jacks
|, call for the Thistle Dew. Chris Hinckle
ps it at the Spengler House saloon.
20-4t.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

When you want good drink OF pure
h whisky, as good as ever come to Jack
b, call for the Thistle Dew. Chris HinckIe
leps it at the Spengler House saloon.
ii Colt.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

The ladies' are especially invited to be
resent at the speaking tonight, at Repre-
,entative Hall.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27
Green's Bank.
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI.
ESTABLISHED IN 1848.

THIS BANK ErAMIsIEDuN and has suspended payment since eth
o an OF the ouspanis
e 10th advmtg toortna
bus tudno npty
nlolr
gives ssuprhra dvan hetra ofInJpQn
ebuy dSna dso ecuites lAnaLet
Of he IL cYdmt
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nens State free OF charge
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

Dir. Sabin Robbins, representing the
lnse of Chatfield & Woods, paper dealers,
Cincinnati, Ohio, was in the city
hursday.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

Il As your fall goods arrive, let the people
know it. The ladies' all read The COMET.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27
1rn Commercial SAWS :

'he Vlcksburg COMMERCIAL says:
'he Mississippi river Cor what was form
the Mississippi river) opposite the old
ling on front street, is now dry, and if
mud and sediment we're dried up you
ID walk over to the island and save fer
be-
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

The best wagon in the world, all sizes
BID for very little money.
Iug23-1m. q. ID. Subway.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

Come out Tonight ye deluded G. BIS
Ind listen to the word.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

We had the pleasure of meeting in Jack
h recently, Mr.. Frantz, Jr., of the Branr
b Republican and Messrs Wilson and
3wry, also of Brandon.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

Lac Kahn. at the JACKSON BARGAIN STORE,
4 selling Boots and Shoes cheaper than ever
,efore. sep27 If.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

30 to Lac Kahn's, at the JACKSON BAR
H STORE for the cheapest and best
thing in the city-latest styles. If
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

A large lot of Gentlemen's, Boys and
Childrens Hats, of the latest styles and best
quality, at small margin on first cost for
cash, just received at the Parlor Shoe Store
1t T. T. PERSONS.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

Large additions made daily to my stock
of Shoes at the Parlor Shoe Store, which are
offered at lowest prices for cash by
1t u. T. PERSONS
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Mr. R. X. Jayne, of the Newton Report,
WAS in town Wednesday.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

Quite number of Jacksonians attended
he Brandon Camp Meeting last Sunday.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27
club Meeting Last saturday Night.


According to previous announcement,
the Central Democratic>C Conservative Club
met last Saturday night, and was addressed
by Mr. 8. M. Shelton, Of Raymond, and
the old Democratic war horse, Gen. j. D..
Freeman. The former after being intro>
duced in very complimentary manner by
Hon. o. Clifton, proceeded to deliver a
stirring address in behalf of Conservative
Democracy and in defense of Mr. Morris
son, our nominee for Sheriff, who has been
the target for all the abuse of the oppo-
sltion. After Mr.. Shelton concluded, the
following resolution was adopted without a
dissenting voice:
Resolved, That it is the sense Of this
Club that Farrar Harrison, the regular
nominee of the Democratic Conservative
party of Kinds county, for the Office of
Sheriff, is worthy of, and shall receive, our
hearty support, and that we regard as ex-
traordinary and unfair the attempt to pre-
iudice his claims to the office because of a
misunderstanding in business transactions
between himself and Mr.. MoPike, which
can only be adjusted by litigation in the
courts of the country.
Gen. Freeman then took the stand and
made one of the ablest efforts of his life,
and this is saying no little. He handled
the National administration without gloves,
and showed conclusively that sufficient
ground existed for the impeachment of the
President.
At half after twelve clock the Club adj
iourned to meet tonight.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

Trunks, satchels, shawl-straps, backing,
shoe brushes and shoe polish, for sale at the
Parlor Shoe Store.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

ed the lamp-an ordinary coal oil one
and, leaning back on the bed, held the
lamp over it so that his wife could see
the child. While in that position the
lamp exploded, scattering the burning
oil over the bed and room and breaking
the lamp into fragments. Mrs. Beam
snatched up the child, but was so para
lyzed with fear that she could do
nothing but sit on the edge of the bed
with the child in her arms. Mr.. Beam
threw down the part of the lamp still
in his hand, and taking a pillow,
smothered the flames, The bed cloth
ing was burned through and his hands
were cut by the glass and badly burned.
His thoughtfulness, and prompt action
preserved the lives of his family, and
saved his property from destruction. -
Carroll Courier.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

Dr. Robt. Kells returned home Thursday
hight.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27
PHYSICIANS PUZZLED
Some of the physicians who have ex

VINDNIV --N-t1IIto NtF1 @
have b. among tho most lowly who
had been attacked in her neighborhood.
Although never having had the fever,
she went around giving her attention
to the sick and distressed, unmindful
of herself. She seemed to care only
for the afflicted. When she died, some
of the young men of this city having
heard of her kindly deeds, gave her a
burial in Elmwood. At the
grave were Rev. Dalzell of the Episco-
pal Church, and Rev. Boggs of the Pres
byterian Church. DIR. Dalzell, in the
most impressive manner, read the funer-
al services. Two ministers and four
young men acted as pail bearers. -
Memphis Special.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

Judge Bridewell is President of the
Beauregard Democratic Club. He was
defeated for District Attorney, although
receiving very fattering vote. De-
feat seems to have stirred him, and he
is in the canvass without gloves or
gauntlets. A praiseworthy example
which should not be forgotten. Port
Gibson Revielie.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

Wilson charged with the murder
Lewis, came to town Sunday,
cred himself to the authorities
jailed. On Wednesday an Off
Courtland took Wilson thither
eliminary examination of the
will be remembered that Bart
vas imprisoned as an accesso-
is murder. Wilson declares
lson is the man that killed
Pamela Star.
iday night of last week, Mr..
am, living at the factory, was
Il. .aa a al L,l,sll IL, l;.-IL
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

The steamer "Beta"-cotton seeder-
went up Tallahatchie Tuesday morning,
and the ''Katie Dixon" came up as far
rs Greenwood this morning in the same
business. Also the United States
wrecking boat '"Thos. B. Florence"
went up Talaeatchie this morning to
spend the little appropriation made for
clearing out that branch of the Yazoo.
Valley Flag.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-27

Apply TO W. A: Roy, Winona, Miss, or Z. ".
Esst Mississippi wv
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-07-18
+. THE MORGAN.HOKTON SEDUCTION
:. CASE.
WASIIINI;TON, July 10.

| WAsHINGrON, July 10.
The suit for seduction and breach of
promise brought by Miss Horton
against John a. Morgan, son of Senator
Morgan, of Alabama, has elected
considerable interest here and tho
wholly with the young lady who, II
her story is true, has been grossly
outraged. 1t appears from her state
ment after the death Of her father, the
two families, we'll acquainted before,
were more intimate than over, ana
Morgan became very attentive to her,
but the cOurtship was only Of few
months duration. She charges that
under promise of marriage, he seduccd,
her and afterwards attempted to keep
up his improper relations with her,
but she refused.
She also states that having failed to
keep his contract to marry her, she
charged him with seduction and he il
now under indictment for that oHcnsc
at Selma, Ala. Before tho term ap-
preached when the case would be call
ed for trial several attempts were made
by parties, who she believes were in
the interest OF Morgan, to kidnap her
and keep her from appearing at the
trial, and on one occasion an attempt
was made on her life, a man shooting
at her.
Fearing that if tho case was called
for trial In Alabama, Justice would not
bo done her, a fcw months ago she
came here to avengc her wrongs, and
went to tho Office of Morgan with the
intention OF shooting him. Her in
tcntions had, however, been commu-
nicatcd to Morgan, and when she ap-
pearcd ne was on his guard, and seiz-
ing her, he got tho pistol from her
hand. Since then she has concluded
to seek redress through tho civil courts.
Miss Horton is now eighteen years
of age, Is a handsome brunette, grace
full and modest looking. Her father
was formerly law partner Of Morgan
at Selma.
Senator Morgan's son il out in card
published in the Post denying the
allegations of Miss Horton in the
breach of promise suit against him. He
docs not go into details, but simply
denies the charge.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-07-18
A TOUCHING INCIDENT.
Washington Gazette.]

l"NSutuXVOn SNzStte.J
II viii be remembered that Captain
Aalleck of the United States army,
who Is now at the Warren Green hotel,
ny his noble generosity to Southern
prisoners during the war, made his
name sacrcd in many Southern
no0sehold. Gen. Payne was one who
received marked kindness at his hands.
On Sunday morning last, at tho same
hour of the day, each of them lost n
child, and now side by side In the
cemetery lot of Gen. Payne sleep the
two soldiers children. People gcaer-
ally pay proper respect to the feelings
Of all who suffer for the dead; but for
the brave, warm-hcarted, and the gen.
erous the tears that flow come from a
deeper sympathy and bear the stamp
OF heaven Ha,ye"ton (Ta.) Solid
South.
We are we'll acquainted with Capt.
Hallcck, u most chivalrous and gallant
soldier of the regular United States
army. AS the Solid South says, ellis
name Is sacred in many q Southern
household" About tho time of Mr..
Lincoln's assassination, Capt. Halleck,
then mere youth, was passing through
this city In charge of Gen. Payne and
a number of other Confederate prison.
ers. His bearing on that occas ion
endearci him to his captives. It was
noised abroad-a mistake arising from
similarity Of fnames-that the notorious
Payne, one of the assassins, was In
this city, and the unrcasoning mob
attempted to take Con. Payne from
from the custody of the young officer
and hang him to tho nearest lamp-pOst.
In vain Capt. Hallcck protested that
his prisoner was not tho Payne they
wcro hunting, and that, being his pris-
oncr, his person should bo held sacred
at all hazards. Tho mad mob grew
moro insolent and noiscy, until finally
Capt. III. ordered his men to ram home
cartridges, and then, forming them
around his prisoners, he made proc
lamation that no would fro ut once
into the crowd ii they did not disperso.
His coolncss and cou rage ON this occa.
sion saved the Confedcratcs.
A few days since Capt. III. aud his
wife went to Warrcnton to spend the
summer. While there, his infant
daughter died, at tho same moment
that n daughter of Gen. Payne brcathed
her last; aud they were buried side by
side. Thus, after long years since the
touching incident occurred inthis city,
It was a singular circumstance that
these two gallant mcn-friends In
peace, though enomics in war-met
under surroundings of such sad and
peculiar interest. What lesson for
those mon of straw and 'tsubstitutcs, ;"
like Blaine and Conkling, who fight
their battles long after peace is declared
between the sections.
A happy and prosperous life to Capt.
w. +. Halleck. May the skies over
bend brightly above him, and may no
live many years to enjoy tho splendid
hOnOrs which he wears so nOdcstly.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-07-18

The Kansas fever docs not seem to
be making much progress in Texas,
Notwithstanding the efforts made to
extend it to that State. A convention
having been called for the purpose of
agitating the question, the district con-
ference of the Dallas African NJ. l..
Church has promptly denounced the
scheme as tho work of "brokcn down
political trickstcrs.' The conference
has advised the colorcd people of Texas
to ssrcpain at home, attend to their
crops, purchase homes and educate
their children"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-07-18

The New York Star asserts that
Dana's paper, the Sun, is Il Republican
paper and attempts to make good its
assertion in this following language:
"Ten years ago Charles A.. Dana under
took to start in this city an evening
Republican newspaper. Failing in
this, he got his friends together and
purchased the New York Sun. The
original stock holders of that journal
are it's stockholders to-day. They
include suck "indepcndcnt and patriot
ic" Democrats as Roscoe Conkling,
George Opdykc, Marshall o. Roberts,
f. A. Conkling, Thomas Murphy,
Cyrus w. Field, David Dows, Il. -.
Morgan, S. Il. Chittcndcn and Charles
A. Dana. For ten years it has been n
misleading benson, set up by Rcpubli-
cans to lure Democrats to ruin. Now
it boldly discards tho cloak and .avows
it's lscpublicanism, obcdicnt prcsum-
ably to the mandates of its political
owners, and advises tho party to which
it rightfully belongs rs to its selection
of presidential candidate" This
attack upon the Sun by the Star may
arise from the fact that the latter paper
is the organ of John Kelly and Tam
many, while the Sun is supposed to bc
an earnest supporter of Mr.. Samuel J.
Tildcn.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-07-18

Capt. NJ. Il. Brown, United States
engineer, ccrtifics to the effect that tho
work at the jcttics is completed.
There is now II depth of so feet at the
jettics and of 2G feet at the head of the
pass, which is all that the contract
requires. New Orleans we'll may
indulge in congratulations upon this
splendid success of Capt. Eads, which
opens il as u port Ia all vessels of the
greatest tonnage.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-07-18

When nature would make anything
specially rare and beautiful, she always
makes it little, little pearls, little
diamonds, little dews. Little fortunes
bring the most content, and little hopes
the least disappointment, and little
songs arc tho dearest loved.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-07-18

Gov. William Allen, OF Ohio,
died at..Chillicothe, o., on tho 10Th, in
the seventy-fOurth year of his age.
Gov. Allen, familiarity called "Old Bill
Allen," was Il native of Virginia. He
moved to Ohio many years ago and
was elected United States Senator from
that State about 1910. After his term
was over, Allen retired from politics,
dcvOting himself to his farm. For
moro than thirty years he remained in
this quiet retreat. In 1873, however,
the Democrats of Ohio, who were look
ing around for an available candidate
for Governor, selected "Old Bill Allen"
as the best man, and nominated him.
The result showed their good sense.
Allen was successful, sweeping the
State with the largest Democratic ma
jority known for twenty years. In
1873 Allen was again nominated, his
opponent this time being Rutherford Il.
Hayes. 1t was hot and vigorous
campaign. Allen was the representa-
tive of the sO-callcd "Ohio idea," in
favor of grecnbacks and opposed to the
national banks. The latter, he always
claimed and apparently with truth,
made war on him in consequence. The
money power of New York entered
the campaign in earnest opposition to
Allen, and aided Hayes in the fight.
The hard money Democrats stayed at
home and Allen was beaten. 1t was
to this victory that Hayes owed his
nomination to the Presidency by the
Republicans at Cincinnati. This de-
feat ended Aliens political career for
the second time. The old hero retired
to his farm, where he remained until
his death. Governor. Allen was
an uncle OF Senator Thurman, and it
was to him that the latter owed his
introduction to political life.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-07-18

"I Just como in to ask scent
From you, dear Mrs. Rhyme"
.'Why, certainly. You're welcome, friend-
Hero is Just half dime"
"Good joko!-ha! hai-you do not SEQ
On what ] am intont."
And plucking hore "A fragrant rose
This is the scent i -u<cnt.,'
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-07-18

The problem of the present is to find
out how 4 two-handcd person can
manage train, n parasnl, fan, carry
book and lead n child.