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The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06
Hop at Madison station.
To the Editor OF the Comet:

To the Editor OF the Comet:
On the I'd instant, your correspondent
had the pleasure of attending Hop given
by the young men of Madison Station,
which was attended by the beauty and chiv.
airy of that place and vicinity.
On being conducted to the hall, it was
found to be well filed with charming ladies
and handsome gentlemen. Among the for
mer, the most conspicuous for grace, beau.
ty, andi elegance of dress, were Miss Jig
getts, who is generally acknowledged to be
one of the most charming, beautiful, and
popular ladies of our State her toilet, like
that Of the Others, was not the less attrac-
tive for its simplicity. She wore white
carleton with black lace embroidery, and
pink trimmings, ruby and head ornaments.
Miss Bass, who is fresh from Whitworth
College, where she graduated with high
honors, would be noticed in any assemblage
for her stylish appearance Her costume
was white, trimmed with lace, and crimson,
pearl and amethyst ornaments.
Miss Atkinson wore crepe llsse, with blue
trimmings. Miss Mann, white, with black
lace drapery and blue trimmings, garnet
ornaments. These two ladies were especi-
ally noticed for the exquisite manner in
which they waltzed together-introducing
the calisthenic exercises.
Miss Shotwell, who seemed to be uni
versal favorite, wore lovely gauze, with
pink trimmings, coral ornaments.
Miss Montgomery, carleton, with pink
trimmings, pearl ornaments.
Miss Ford, one of the bellies of Canton,
appeared in white organdie with pink trim
ming
Miss Savage was attred in combination
suit of black velvet and blue silk.
Failing to recolleet the dress of Miss
Griffin, we will employ the language of a
gentleman present ''The tout ensemble
was faultless; she is one whom to look upon
once, is to recollect always. TOO innocent
for coquetry, too fond for idle scorning.'"
Want of space prevents the mention of
many other ladies' whose charms and graces
went far to complete the brilliancy of the
occasion. The dance was pronounced by
all to be one of the most pleasant of the
season, and was continued until late
hour GUEST.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06
Proceedings Of the city Council

At a meeting of the City Council We'd
nesday night, the following proceedings
were had and done:
The City Clerk reported that no warrants
either city or school were issued during
the month of August.
Licenses were issued by the Clerk to j.
Il B. Hart to retail malt liquors, for the
sum OF 300, and to Jack Myers, as ped
Ter, for the sum of $5.
The proper committee was instructed to
have the necessary repairs made on College
Green school house.
The following resolution by Mr.. Hamil-
ton, was adopted
Resolved, That the Treasurer transfer
from the school fund to the contingent fund
the sum of three hundred dollars; the same
to be used in purchasing lumber, repairing
bridges, etc., and to be replaced to the
credit of the school fund when needed.
The petition of J. ]. Williams for license
to retail vinous and spurious liquors was
referred to the appropriate committee.
Mr.. Hamilton offered the following ordi-
nance, which was adopted:
Be it ordained by the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen, of the City of jackson,
That any person or persons found within
the city limits contrary to the rules and
regulations of the Board of Health, or who
may come from any district or place in
fected with yellow fever within fifteen days,
shall be arrested and on conviction
before the Mayor, be fined not more
than fifty dollars, and sent beyond the
limits of the city.
Be it further ordained, That this ordi-
nance take effect from its adoption, and
that the clerk lave the same posted in the
city.
The following ordinance was also adopts |
ed by the Board:
Be it ordained by the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen of the City of Jackson, That
the assessment roll of 1879, as approved |
by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, be
fled with the City Clerk for examination
by taxpayers, until October l, at which
time the Board will consider any objections
that may be made TO said roll.
Be it further ordained, That the Collector
shall, from and after tho first day of Ooto-
Der, proceed to collect the taxes for the year
1879. This ordinance to be posted through
out the city.
The Cemetery Committee was instructed
to have cistern dug in front Of the weather
house in the city cemetery.
Geo. S. Donnell, II. L. Muller, Jr., and
]. J. Spellman, were appointed City regis
trars. No further business, the Board then
adjourned.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06
Patron wants Light.
To the Editor of the Comet

To the Editor of the Comet
address you for the purpose of making
inquiry as to the ''male Principal of Col
lege Green School" that was to have taken
charge last session A competent young
lady teacher was displaced to make room
for this 'maIe principal, but as yet have
never heard of one being employed. Let
your light shine. PATRON.
As wo are not posted, we will have to re-
fer "Patron to the School Trustees, any
one of whom, no doubt, will give him the
desired information. We do know that a
male teacher was advertised for, and that
the young lady who formerly hold that POI
sition was not retained because it was
thought that male teacher would be more
able TO control the larger boys; but as to
the reason that the services of gentleman
to act in that capacity were not secured, we
are unable to enlighten Patron and sug-
eest, as above, that be call on the Trustees.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

The Earl of Mayheld is the title of new
and powerful Novel, by distinguished
American author, now in press and to be
published in few days by L. B. Peterson &
Brothers, Philadelphia. The opening
scenes are laid in Louisiana during the early
days of the Rebellion, the hero is rich
planter, and the heroine is lovely exam
pie of pure womanhood. The old English
home is very likely correct photograph Of
an ideal house, as many similar ones exist
in that identical locality. 1t has the ad-
vantage of having but few characters. with
good descriptions, excellent dialogues, we'll
sustained interest, and contains all the ele-
ments of successful novel, the whole being
we'll told, within the limits of probability,
and it will no doubt prove to be great
success. 1t will be issued in uniform style
with the works of Mrs, Southworth, in a
large duodecimo volume of 800 pages,
bound in vellum cloth. black and gold,
price $l,4O.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06
A Home Institution.

Tho upper river boat being built by j. s.
Hamilton Il Co., is being rapidly pushed to
completion. Mr.. Ed. Bundy, IN expe-
rienced builder, with corps of skillful
mechanics, are at work on the hull, and
MIR. John McDonnellis rigging the engines.
This boat when completed, will be a
masterpiece of workmanship, and will
illustrate what home enterprise and push
can do The timbers are all grown and
sawed at home, and nearly everything re-
quisite to the making of the boat is pro-
duced in our midst. The boat, we under.
stand is to take the name of our worthy
townsman, Oliver Clifton.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06
HMprO veMent i'm Cotton Gins.

There has been quite lively interest
created in Edwards, Miss, by the introduce
ton OF a great improvement which has
been made, and is applicable to all styles of
cotton gins, which consists of brush, or
wiper, constructed of leather, which thor
oughly discharges all lint from the saws
and blows into the lint-room. 1t is the
invention of Mr.. Henry A. Walker, of
Mecklenberg county, N. G., who obtained a
patent thereon, in March, 1878; we have just
read over testimonials from those who have
been operating with it on their gins, and if
what they have stated be true, (Which we
cannot doubt, y it is one of the simplest and
most valuable inventions for the cotton
planter, which has been gotten up, since
the original conception of the gin by Eli
Whitney; for by its use, planters are enabled
to gin frost>bitten, rusty cotton and that
fresh from the field with equal facility.
without mapping the fibre or cumming the
saws. It is estimated that this, and the
other advantages achieved and realized by
the planters, will add from three to five dol
lars to each and every bale of cotton ginned
by Mr. Walkers arrangement.
We learn that G. G. Cooper, of Charlotte,
N c., owns tho right for the sale of the
above attachment in South Carolina and
Mississippi, and for the information o:
those owning gins We give place to the
above.
Mr.. Cooper is now prepared to sell farm
and county rights for using this invention,
and will answer any inquiries concerning
it that may be made of him by letter. See
his advertisement in another column.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

The following taken from tho Now
Orleans Times, is a complete refutation Of
the charges made by W. @. Moore, recently,
in the Now Orleans papers
Mr.. j. A. Morrow, commercial traveller,
writes the Times from Jackson, to the
effect that dming his journey through Mis-.
siHsippl, he has frequently had to obtain
certificates Of health, but that the health
officers have always refused to receive pay
for making out, revising, or endorsing said
certificates. Therefore, he thinks Mr.
Willy G. Moore, whose experience was
published few days ago in the Times, Is
mistAken about paying for his certificates.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Read the Advertisement of Mr.. M. A.
Van Hook, which appears in this issue OF
The COMET. He is representing the New
Orleans Insurance Association, one of the
most solvent institutions in the South.
Mr.. Van Hook is prompt courteous and re-
liable and gives as low rates as can be OBJ
tanned from any reliable company. Mr.. J.
w. Beatty, of vicksburg, is the general
agent, and is noted for his prompt and
equitable adjustment of losses,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

in front Of the Capitol in the city Of Jackson, at
public auction, for cash in hand tn the highest bid
der the following land situated in the county of
Hinds city OF Jackson and State of Mississippi de-
rbed that certain Dot parcel of ground situate
in the city Of Jack and State Of Mississippi 'front.'
ing twenty feet on State street aud running back
one hundred feet between parallel lines, il being
the northeast corner Of Lot number one in Square
number three south, according to the map ct said
city Of Jackson, together with the brick building
situated thereon and now then) occupied by said
Henry +. Sizer carriage repository and place Of
business. said sale 10 satisfy the balance due OF
said debt (s5ls.15) aud interest aud costs. Acting
trustee shall only convey such title As is vested
in me under the trust. 10. BELL Trustee.
Jackson, Mis-, Aug. l6I1s7g. l6t
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06
Railroad Accident.

On Thursday night last, the north bound
train on the O., St L. q N. 0. II. r.
jumped the track near Montgomery station,
ditching the tender, mail and baggage cars.
Mr.. Frank Durfee, the. postal clerk on the
train was seriously but not dangerously in-
jured. No other casualties. Travel was
stopped on the road until Thursday night.
The accident was caused by the heavy rain
on Tuesday, which overlooked the track,
and washed up the road>bed.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

We had tho pleasure of meeting in our
sanctum Thursday, Mr.. R. X. Jayne, ESQ,
of the Newton Report, and his brother,
Mr.. - Jayne, who has recently returned
from Ohio, where he has been engaged in
teaching. r. X. is not as handsome as his
younger brother, but may become so after
remaining in jackson next winter as a
Legislator. Call again, gentlemen.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

City Marshal Taylor is making splendid
officer, and is terror to evil doors; he has
about broken up the gang of loafers that
infest West Jackson at nights about train
time, for which he deserves the heartfelt
thanks of the travelling public; and he
has also run the chicken thieves in, after
capturing several of them. We have good
officer and The next thing is to "freeze on to
him y
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Peter Lowe and Thomas Barksdale, both
colored, were up before the Mayor Tueaday
morning charged with fighting and disturb
ing the peace. 1t having been shown that
Barksdale was the aggressor, the Mayor con-
signed him to the tender care Of Maj. Clark
and his gang for the period of ten days.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

A fine mule belonging to the Deaf and
Dumb Institute, while attempting to jump
across picket fence at the Asylum last
Saturday night, fell upon one of the sharp
pickets which went nearly through him,
killing him almost instantly. We learn
that it was very fine animal, having only
recently been imported from Kentucky by
Professor Talbot.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Mr.. fletcher was supposed by many to be
a wealthy man. He received the highest
terms given any actor on the stage, and a
few years ago never played for less than
$500 night. He did accumulate great
deal of money, but he did not know how to
keep it, and he died poor man it is said.
The farm on which he lived is small one,
and not valuable.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY virtue of a certain Deed of Trust, made to mt
d as trustee, by A. H. Hilzhem, to secure a Ger
tain note therein mentioned, payable to Robinson {
Stevens, in the sum of two hundred and forty-nint
dollars ard four cents with interest from its date
and payable on the first day of Feb 1875, will pro
coed to sell to the highest and best bidder for cash
at the eastern or front door of the City Hail. i'll jack
son, Mississippi, on
THE ODD DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
the following described parcel of land, situated in
Kinds county, Mississippi, and near the city Of
jackson: Beginning at a stake at the southeast
corner of W. W. Porters yard on the North side of
the Galatin and Jackson road aud running north
25s west 4.3s chains toj blackjack tree thence
north 130 east 7.OS chains TO southwest corner of
Eouis Adams inclosure; thence east $50 chains to
the intersection of Norfolk Lynch's with said Por-
ters fence; thence south 1885 chains along the fence
dividing the land purchased by said Orter from
W. L. Ware and that purchased from o. p. West, to
the Gallatin and Jackson road, thence along the
north side OF said road west OF chains to the place
of beginning containing $500 acres by estimate;
said land being IN the northwest quarter of north
east quarter of section Q, township 5, range east,
conveying only the title invested in me as trustee,
though it is believed to be good
August 23-It K. b. BATE, Trustee.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

The heavy rain Monday night had the
effect of cleaning out the cutters and sew
ers 1t also set Town Greek booming,
which carried off the stagnant water that has
been standing in the creek bottom since the
last hard rain. The sanitary condition of
the city may now be considered good, and
we feel confident that ''bronze John" will
not visit Jackson this season.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

The public schools will be opened for tho
reception of pupils on the 9th of October.
We learn, but have seen no notice of the
election, that tho same corps of teachers
have been selected to take charge of the
schools that served last wear.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06
NOTICED

A TTENTION is called to the frequent violations
II of the city ordinances in reference to dschdrg-
ing fire arms IN the City limits. This Is wrong and
dangerous, and must at once be stopped. The City
Marshal has been instructed especially on this sub
ect, and all violations reported will be dealt with
~ provided by ordinance
August %, 1879 JOHN MCiIBL, Mayor.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Would it not be we'll for cities and towns
having balances left over from the yellow
fever fund of last year, to turn these
amounts over to Memphis, the doomed city,
lie pestilence stricken city.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

We are informed by Mr.. A. G.. Moore,
our efficient Deputy Chancery Clerk at this
place, that Judge Peyton will not hold the
usual September term of the Chancery
Court at jackson, as per request of the bar,
but will hold special term of the Court in
December.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

"Neural," in the Raymond Gazette, says
that since the last sitting of the Grand
Jury at jackson, every road leading out of
Clinton is almost as good as turnpike, and
attributes it to the fact, we suppose, that
the Grand Jury found several indictments
for non-attention to the roads.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

The duel that was to have been eft OPP
posite Vicksburg, on the Louisiana shore,
between W. L. Hammett, Esq, and Mr..
Heman DEMO, the Circuit Clerk of Warren
bounty, did not take place as was expected,
hnd if the Commercial is correct in the
premises, the average Vicksburger was very
much disappointed. Friends of both
parties interfered and settled the matter for
he present. DEMO and Hammett are
Drothers-in-law.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06
N OTICE e.!

GENTLEMEN and small boys will please not shoot
u in our pasture adjoining and above the old Fair
Grounds. We have mares and colts and COWS and
calves in there, and it is disturbing and dangerous
One of cows has been shot accidentally, and the
shooting must be stopped.
August %, 1879. Us HAMILTON.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Advertise your new goods in The COMET,
and let the people know what you have for
bale, and experience teaches that you will
ind no trouble in disposing of them at sat
|SfactorY nrices
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Mr.. James H. Glass, after an absence of
hree months in Virginia and North Caro-
| ina, is again at his old headquarters with
Richardson & Bro, prepared to serve his nu-
|nerous friends.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Hold up your end of the District, We
Democrats of Rankin, and Kinds will cross
Pearl river with majority for the reform
ticket and Stewart and Ratiff, that will do
your honest hearts good to contemplate. -
Gazette.
Keno correct. Brother Skinner to tho
rear.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

The Raymond Fencibles, Downing Rifles,
and Charlton Rebels are going to have a
grand reunion and jollifcation, as will be
seen from the proceedings of meeting
held recently at Raymond.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Attention Is called to the advertisement
giving notice of the re-opening of Prof
Wilm1r's school on the first Monday of
October; Prof. W. acquired quite repu-
tation as teacher last session, and we pre-
dict for him full school. We presume he
will occupy the High School building again
this year.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

The Franklin Banner comes to us this
week filed with gore-'blurd Iago, blurd. ,
As there was serious smash up at Mont
gomery, and the mail agent severely hurt,
we suppose that accounts for it.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Only fifty cents for the Raymond Gazette
rom now until the campaign is over. Cheap
5 dirt for good, newsy, readable paper.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06
TRUSTEES SALE.

III NDER aud by virtue of a certain deed Of trust
~ executed by Henry +. Sizer to the undersigned
and Geo. l.. Potter, trustees 10 tn Norton
& Co., Of New Haven, Connecticut, the debts there
in named (which deed is recorded in Deed Book No.
81 pages COS $780, in the Office If the Clerk Of the
Chanccry Court of Kinds county, at Raymond, |,
A. trltSttp aforesaid will Drncp,sl 10 sell on
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

From the quantity of lumber our friend
IA. G. Kerr is disposing of, we should im>
CINE that there is considerable building
going on in the city.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Jackson il one most moral places in the
State, there is less ''Bovina blue ruin" con-
sumed here at present, than was ever known
before.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Miss Louise Taylor OF Bolivar county,
md Miss Walton, of Bottoms, are in the
,ity visiting friends.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Hon. D. N. Barrows and wife left for
llleghaney Springs, Thursday night. We
Fish them pleasant trip and safe return.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Trains on the Chicago, st. Louis, and
New Orleans Railroad, going South, will,
Rom to night, run through as usual.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

We learn that the mite party and socia-
| BILE at the residence of Mrs, DR.. Buck,
Tuesday night, was quite an enjoyable
affair.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Mr.. Robert i. Saunders, junior member
IF the firm of Robinson, Stevens It Co.,
las gone to New York to purchase goods.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

We learn from madam rumor, that
Republican paper will be started in this
| ,ity at an early day. We have been unable
o learn for whom it is intended to "boom,
but suppose Grant will be the lucky man.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

If you want to see your sweetheart, and
put on airs generally, go to the park to-
morrow evening.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Read the appointments of Col Stewart and
Thos. A. Melville, Esq, and attend all of
hem that you possibly can.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Several of our enterprising exchanges
ave special reporters at DeKalb, reporting
he Chisolm- Gully trials.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Divine service at the Baptist Church to-
morrow night at 8 O'Clock, Rev. DR.. Hunter
will officiate.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

i The best wagon in the world, all sizes
and for very little money.
|Aup23-1m. G. d. Subway.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Let there be a good turnout toonight at
he organization of the Democratic Cam
naign Club.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Mr.. John Clendening, proprietor of the
Hill City Marble Works, was in Jackson
Wednesday.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06
Bank.
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI.
ESTABLISHED IN 1848.

THIS BANK suspended payment since
IanCs
o olnnc
We transact all brnchea banking oal collect
ti ateandou
for tfetm irna budnes
sec mhh.m anl4t nlnghs
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s on tim lHoits
State free Of
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Fifty dollars reward has been offered for
he fellow that pulled that fence down.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Miss Ida Walmsley, daughter of our old
Friend, Mr.. L. Walmsley, is visiting her
brothers and sisters in Alabama.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Jackson wore a deserted appearance
Thursday Everybody went to the barbecue.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Organization of the Democratic Cam
,oign Club tonight. Be sure and attend.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Attorney-General Catchings and family,
ave returned from their summer retreat.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Have you seen the Jimmie Baker? She's
daisy.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06

Mr.. Evarts will write book. The sem
fences will be delivered in monthly parts.-
Congressional Globe.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-09-06
OFFICERS.
AGENTS WANTED.

- Apply 10 W. A. Roy, Winona, Miss, or f. w.
! eabody, West Point, Miss, General Agent ion
ESsi Mississippi.