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The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. SATURDAY, JUNE 49, 1879

part of the General, with his valuable sup
plies, he proceeded up the M. q 0, R, r.
to Macon or Columbus, and thence across
the country, to Pickensvile, Ala Soon
after his arrival he had occasion to write a
letter, for which purpose he employed his
amanuensis, as follows
''Mr. Block, get pen, ink and paper, seat
yourself at the table aud prepare to write
Az l shall dictate. Write
''P1cKENsvILLE, Miss, July"
''Ihis is Pickensville ALajano, General, +"
interrupted Mr. Block.
''Mr. Block, write as l dictate! want
you to distinctly understand that | don't
wish to be dictated to by my Clerk NV
correspondence might fall into the hands of
the enemy, and dont ,ciM Mem tn knou
aohere / nm.'
The following comes from the same
source as the above
emf Block, write
"'To Mr.. Walter GOODMAN
mo, make it
TO Waller Goodman, Esq
'No, write it
"'TO Hon Walter Goodman, President oi the Mis-
sissippi Central Railroad, Holly Springs Miss:
'DEAR SIR - am informed that | am
elected Director of the Mississippi Central
Railroad, a railroad chartered by the Legis-
lature of the State of Mississippi. Then
again sir, am informed that l am not elect
ed Director of the Mississippi Central
railroad, railroad chartered by the Legis-
lature of the State of Mississippi. there's
fore request, Sir, that you will inform me
whether or not am elected Director of
the Mississippi Central Railroad, railroad
chartered by the Legislature of the State of
81 have the honor to be,
Very respectfully,
''Your obedient servant,
"a. NJ. WEST,
'Quartermaster> General State of Miss.
Faithfully yours, ARAB. !
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

In the good olden time, there was only
one paper in Pike county-the Holmesville
Independent. Then the price for printing
election tickets was So for each candidate.
1t was fat job, bot the Independent did
not become a millionaire. Now there are
Tour papers in Pike to support, and the
printing of election tickets has been reduced
10 80 cents a candidate for county, and 25
cents a candidate for Beat offices. From
this little circumstance, it appears that C
petition can he the death of trade as well as
the life of it, and that the more newspapers
county has the more money is saved from
eing squanderod in printers ink.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

The Editors of Arkansas are determined
70 maintain the dignity of the Press. AT
their recent Convention in Little Rock,
Col. White, of the Prescott Picayune, in
Produced resolution designed to protect
the rights of the heroes of the war, by
pledging the profession against the appro-
priation of the title of Colonel except in
cares where they had fairly won it with the
sword The President very properly re-
fused to entertain the resolution. Thus,
one more insiduous attempt to rob the
Press has been squelched.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28
Anecdotes of Gen. West.
DIxIEvILLE, Miss, June %, 1si

DxIEvILLE, Miss, June 90, 1879
To the Editor Of the Comet:
During the late war the following anec-
dote was related to me as coming from a
Mr.. Block, who was clerk to the General,
while the latter was Qusrtermaster-General
of this State, As it serves to show forth
the profundity and astuteness of the great
leader of the Greenback movement, you
may consider it worth its room in The
COMET.
The advance of the Federals having ne
cessitated an eastward movement ON the
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NO.. 80.

there was not the slightest indication in his
manner that he meant anything more than
the explanation he was giving. Ia the same
calm and digntied manner be said he
had lived in vain if he was not superior
to the charge Of bad faith from surh n
source, and simply clevating his voice
little, and emphasizing his words, he pro-
nounced COnklings statement n faIscbuul
Conkling was at the time walking back aud
forth back of the Republican seats: he
| stopped when Mr.. Lamar spoke of such
| source and when the latter conclud "a he
hurried around to bis seat, called lustily
and with much agitation, 'Mr President,
! Four times he repeated his call to the chair.
and though twice recognized, he was
so excited that he failed to hear there
sponse, or to understand what was going
on around linn. He began 10 talk IL
| trenuloIs tones and called upon the "mem-
Der from Mississippi to repeat what he said
Mr.. Lamar undertook to do so Int vas i'm
mediately denied the floor by Conklug.
Meantime the bully from New Yuri had
collected his faculties aud Gained lis fears.
so that he could proceed without absolutely
betraying his agitation. His reply was
nothing but hoy's play; he rctorted you're
another" and then asking Logan, i'll an
audible town, IF that would do, y sat down
His purpose was to shift the Uuus from
himself to Mr.. Lannr; TO remove the
brand of liar from himself to the Senator
from Mississippi Mr.. Lamar understood
this, and with dignity that few could
command, made his response that his
words were so severe and harsh
that no good man would deserve
them and no brave man would wear
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

THE story of "Circumstantial Evidence, ="
by Pap, enbodying ga Tale of Monticello
Thirty Years Ago, "written for and publish
ed originally in The COMET, has had as large
run in tho papers of the United States
and territories, as any other similar short
Story. 1t is fact, however, that very few
papers outside this State give The COMET
any credit for 1t.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

The universal expression for Gen. q. G.
Walthall, is most complimentary to him.
lto has written splendid letter, short, SEN
tentious and exactly to the point. 1t has
been properly styled "a big little letter. ="
Walthall is one of the deserving great men
of Mississippi, whom the people would take
p delight in honoring.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

According to the Brookhaven Miss.
Ledger, negro living near there was fired
upon and notified to move off, and he has
sone-the work of bulldozers. DR.. Apple
white has been notified to leave the county,
but he refuses to go; and a bloody coffin
was found in Penn McRees gallery last
week, an intimation to leave or be buried
Generally Mississippi newspapers have
failed to report the lawlessness of the most
vicious class around them, but the Ledger
seems to have made new departure as to
in Lincoln county, and soon the bulldozers
there will surely be put down. Memphis
Herald (Rad.)
The country ought to exclaim 'Bully for
the Ledger! but the starch is takUn out
of the glory of the achievement by the fact
that the Ledger was simply victimized into
publishing sensational canards, gotten mp,
perhaps, by some party given to bulldozery
or practical jokes. 1t has since made the
amende by publishing sundry denials of
any truth in these statements.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

Gen. West doesn't want any office. OF
courso not But then lie would serve the
people as Governor or United States Sena
tor, if they insisted Oxford Falcon.
Wen, yes; if they insisted. But he
wouldn't do ii unless they did insist
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

will Senator Conkling fight?' This
Is the question the Washington papers are
asking. If they are addressing the enquiry
10 us, we frankly confess, in the language
of j. Thomas Smith, 1--WE are not able to
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

WE give, from the Washington Post, of
the Goth instant, a full and correct exposi-
tion of the scene in the Senate on the night
lof the 18th, involving the tilt between
Senators Lamar and Conkling.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

No damage was done to the Battle
House by the recent fire in Mobile, as
was reported. Other property was burn
ed, to the amount of $685. which
WAS covered by insurance.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

THERE is young lady in Wilkes
county, Georgia, who was born blind,
yet it is said that she can instantly de-
tect color by touch.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

He is poor show for man, who can't
organize new party now, when so much
loose material all around is dying to be orr
ganized into new party.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

Elsewhere Will he found the advertise
mert of a book entitled 'Kempo- CJuaty
VmlicIted.n etc We have not vet seen
the work. but look forward to It's pcrusal
with interest We regard the murder of
Judge Chisolm and his Young son and he
roic daughter as one of the blackest pages
in all the annals OF crime unsurpassed for
cold-blooded brutality and cowardice by
any chapter in the history of those lawless
acts that marked the period of reconstruc.
tion. Mr.. Lynch can doubtless provo
strong provocation; but it will be difficult
for him to extenuate. to the satisfaction of
a brave and chivolIous people, the assasina-
ton of a defenc5less prisoner and his two
innocent children. If the book can d" this.
we shall he glad to proclaim it, as we desire
to see this foul blot erased from the es-
cutcheon of our State Canton Citizen.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

GOVERNOR BRowN has written letter to
the Greenville Local and Advertiser, on the
currency question.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28
sound Sense


The greatest lack of the press (the coun-
try press, we mean is Independence in
dependence of thought and action. In too
many instances it allows others than Its
editors to judge where duty leads, and
makes of itself willing toot-horu, to
sound the praises of 4, }, G, and y, with
ont much regard to truth or the fitness of
things. This is done frequently through Il
spirit of gain; more frequently for fear of
unpopularity, A true journal. like a tue
man. hews to the line, without care as to
where the chips fall, always holding the
good of tho many superior and above the
good of the few, and truth and Justice
above all things There might prove less
money and fewer lOaves III this course, but
infinitely more self~respect and dignity. as
well as more esteem and confidence from
ones fellows. And after all, esteem is to
he preferred to money or popularity oh
taiued after the courtesan fashion.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

Ir is not true that Gen. West is the
#Greenback candidate for President. He
declines the Presidential nomination
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

KENTUCKY made M excellent wheat
.rop this year.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

PAIR, the murderer of his daughter,
who was sentenced to be hung in Phil
adelphia, took strychnine and robbed
the pallows
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

Tn seems that there is good deal of
brotherly love existing between Zack
Chandler and Hayes.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28
THAT SENATE SCENE.
THE DIFFICULTY IN THE LIGHT
OF LATER DEVELOPMENT.

Solely Responsible for the
Night Session, and tn . Accompany
ing Row The Whole Democratic
Side WantOnly TnsuIted-The Rad
icals Obliged 10 Back Down Finally.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

THE Presbytary of Mississippi will
meet in this city on Wednesday,, the
9th of July.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

The motion f or new trial, in the
case of Edward Cox, convicted of the
murder of Col. Aston, has been over
ruled
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

A few Sundays ago, in New Orleans.
% negro killed white boy with base
ball bat They have no Sunday law in
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

THE pencil-pushers of the Kentucky
press met in Bowling Green on the 10Th
inst
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

The Lebanon, Kentucky, Times says
woe unto the next Legislature if it
shall fail to pass the whipping post law.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

HARRY G. BoswoBTH has assumed
editorial control of the Canton Citizen.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

A BosToN cotton firm has failed for
100000.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-28

Pasha Alex has excited the hat>red Of the
Sultan-N- Y. NAL Apash-nate fellow, -
London Times. But it las no reference 10
Alex HON. Okolona States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-15
Marrifn.

In Alma, Feb. ?. by Rev. f. ]. Whitemore Mr.
John Ersknc to Mrs. .Ierusha Erskine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-15
FAMINE IN BRAZIL.
Fearful Mortality of the PeOple..Th'
Suffering Still Continues.
POPULATION OF 900, 900 REDUCED
TO 100000.

NEW YORK, February IA. A long letter
from Cera, Brazil, gives details of the horri-
bic scenes in that province, caused by famine
and small pox. The province has been de-
populated. A population of 900, 900 has been
reduced to 10000 The survivors are hud-
died around the larger cities, dependent upon
government for scanty rations, and are still
dying at fearful rate.
A visit to the graveyard at Fortaleza show
ed that the soil was silicious sand, with no
more disinfectant properties than pile OF
stone, with 1000 bodies rottening underneath.
The stencil was insupportable.
A new disease called black small pox has
broken out. 1t is believed to be the black
plague of Europe and Asia.
Besides the awful mortality in the province
mentioned, it is believed that BOO, 200 people
have died in other famine and disease-infect
ed provinces in the interior.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-15
NATURES WARNINGS.

When the inhabitants of volcanic region
hear the dreaded subterranean rumbling
noises that precede a volcanic eruption or an
earthquake shock, they take immediate pre-
cautions to escape the threatened danger
When the inhabitants of Guanaxuato of the
Mexican Plateau first heard those strang sub.
terrancan noises, now known as the ''Roar-
ing thunder of Guanaxuato," they fled from
the city in terror, and only returned when
compelled by military force. Thus promptly
do men seek refuge from threatened corpo-
real dangers. But they heed not those other
manifest warnings of nature-debility, drowsi
ness, loss of appetite and indigestion, the
sure forerunners of disease, threatening to
overwhelm and destroy the system. Not an
hour should be lostwhen Nature thus warns YOU
of approaching danger, until you have taken
the proper measures to avert it. Neglect may
mean death. To arouse the vital functions
to their normal activity, and purify and
strengthen the blood, use DR.. Piercc's Gold
EN- Medical Discovery and Pleasant Purgative
Pellets. the best Alternative, or blood purify.
ing, tonic, and catharte remedies yet com
pounded from the vegetable Kingdom.
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MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Arrival.

Arrival.
PORTLAND, February IA. Steamer Onta-
rio, Liverpool, via Halifax, arrived at Port
land early Friday.
Marine News.
Schooner Estella, referred to in the des-
patch from England, is not of this port. There
is bark Estella but her captain is named
Poole. There is small schooner Estella,
belonging to Hancock, Me-, and one belong
ing to Absecum, n. j., but the commanders
Of neither are named IIussey.
Schooner Seized.
GLOUCESTER, February IA. A tug sup
posed from Bath, Me-. entered Gloucester
harbor, Thursday evening, and towed away
schooner Lizzie, owned by Leonard Mallen, a
bankrupt. keeper was on board, the YES
sci being under attachment. 1t is said the
builders of the vessel had a mortgage on her,
and seized her as above.
Burglary in Rockland..The Thieves are
Caught IN the Act.
BIDDEFoRD, February A. At about two
o'clock, Friday morning, the jewelry store of
Charles /. Hill was burglariously entered by
two men, by removing pane of glass in the
rear door, and prying an inner door open
with bar. Waterman in the Pepperell
heard the noise of the burglars, and at once
reported to the police headquarters. While
one officer stood at the front entrance, officer
Hanson entered in the rear and found the
burglars secreted under one of the counters
He threatened to blow them to pieces if they
moved. They surrendered and were taken to
the station. The burglars had filled their
pockets with jewelry, all of which was recov-
cred. The names given by the burglars are
John Connor and James ORiley They say
they hail from St. John. Examination Fri
day morning.
+ Fire in Gardiner.
GARDINER, February IA. The house and
barn owned by A. II. Littlefed, was des-
troyed by fire this afternoon. Loss, Sl2OO /;
insured, $500. Cause of fire unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-15
BowdOill Alumni.

The annual meeting of the Bowdoin Alum
nj was held at Bangor on Thursday evening.
President Chamberlain and Treasurer Young
of the College were present guests of the
Association. The following officers were
chosen for the ensuing year:
President-IIon John Appleton.
Secrctary-Dr +. u. Coe.
Treasurer-,John l.. Crosby, Esq.
Orator-Rev. DIR. &. Stone.
Poet-Dr Il. NJ. Field
Executive Committee-tien. c. w Roberts Hon.
ii. c. GOOdenow and j. w. Miken, Esq.
An elegant dinner was served, after which
the Grafton was delivered by Hon. T. r. Sim
onton of Camden. The Wing says; "his adj
dress was very, very fine" and that paper in
tends to publish it entire. An elegant poem,
which the Wing publishes, was read by
Charles p. Roberts, Esq, of Bangor Hon.
A. G.. Hamlin of Bangor, was POSTMASTER,
and speeches were made by President Cham
berlain, Prof Young, and others. ..
The poor and humble, alike with the rich
and powerful, find in DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup
true, tried and trusted friend. Price 20
cents bottle. t-tt-f W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-15
FORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
Second Session.
WASHINGTON, February IA.
Senate.

Senate.
The credentials of Messrs. Jones of Louisi.
ana and Groome of Maryland, were filed.
Mr.. Morrill,, from finauce, submitted mo-
ton that the House be requested to return
the bill authorizing the issue of deposit to aid
in refunding the public debt to be amended,
so that the proceeds may be applied to some
thing besides 3. 20 bonds. Agreed to.
The bill to restrict Chinese immigration
was taken up, and Mr.. Blaine spoke in favor
of the bill
The credentials of Mr.. Vance of North
Carolina, were filed.
Mr.. Conkling submitted substitute TO the
Chinese bill, which caused much discussion,
and was considered more offensive to the
Chinese government.
The Senate adjourned without action.
House.
While the regular business of the morning
of Gen. James Shields, amid confusion, was
referred to committee of the whole.
The House then went into committee of the
whole on the private calendar.
lengthy discussion took place on the adj
verse report of the committee on invalid pen
slons on the bill granting a pension to a SOL
dier in the Kentucky militia, who was wound
ed while firing salute in a L. S. fort on the
4th OF July, 1865. The argument turned on
whether the man was so far in the L. s. serv-
| ice as to be entitled to pension.
Finally the adverse report was concurred
| in.
| One of the ''war claim" bills, to pay John
T. Armstrong of Va, Sls40 for the rent of a
wharf in Alexandria, during the war, came up
| for action.
Mr.. Conger opposed the bill, contendinp
that if the principle of the bill was correct
the troops that marched across the long
bridge ought to have been preceded by army
wagons loaded with specie, to meet the enemy
and pay the owners of property which was to
be used for war purposes, what they demand
ed for their property.
Mr.. Butler made a non-partizan speech
against the bill, saying the confederate army
did damage by occupation of many parts OF
| Pennsylvania, but no claim was made by the
owners. He said both sides desired to for
get war and by-gones be by-gones, but neither
would forget the bravery and patriotism OF
the troops.
Mr.. Shelly and others also spoke in oppo-
| sition, and long debate ensued. Z
| Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-15
THE PLAGUE.
Precautions in France.

PARIS, February Ia. The official journal
says the plague is not increasing The gov.
eminent has sent physician to investigat,
the disease. Reports of the plague in Turkey
are unfounded.
There is no ground for panic, and no dan
ger at present from arrivals from the Black
Sea or Sea of Azof; nevertheless, the minis
ter of commerce has ordered a quarantine OF
two days for Mediterranean and Algerian
ports, even when the vessels are provided
with clean bills of health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-15
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

BERLIN, February IA. The lower house of
the Prussian Diet rejected the resolution
moved by the budget committee, expressing
opposition to the purchase of leading rail-
ways.
Count Stolberg, in Parliament to-day, pre-
sented declaration that partial state of
siege at Berlin is necessary, to repress the so
cialist propaganda, and prevent communica-
ton between the foreign and German social
lists.
ROME, February IA. New dioceses will be
established soon in the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-15
WASHINGTON.
Committee DOings,

New York, February II. The railroad
committee adjourned till tomorrow to hear
Gen. Butler, Gardner Hubbard and Mr.. ST.
monitor.
The Senate select committee, appointed at
the instance of Senator Matthews, has made
public his testimony given several days ago,
in the matter of statements made against him
by Anderson. The Senator'S statement is re-
garded as complete vindication.
The 4 Per Cents.
The subscriptions to the 4 per cent loan to-
day, are 81 ,904,2l0.
Democratic Caucus.
The democratic senator's caucus to-day
reached no action prescribing the line of con-
duet on pending bills, etc. The sentiment of
the caucus was almost wholly in favor of pro-
viding for repeal of the test oath laws.
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Marie Azurine, trapezist, was fatally in
jured by falling in the theatre at Detroit, on
Thursday evening.
Henry Goodyear, the Indiarubber maun-
facturer, died in Paris yesterday. The fune-
raj was attended by many Americans.
1t is stated thata meeting in New York in
behalf Of Samuel J. Tilden, is postponed un.
til after adjournment of Congress, in order
that Congressman may attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-02-15

We have only good words to say of the
performances of the young gentlemen com
prising the Bowdon Orchestra. at Granite
Hall, last evening. Our only regret is that
they were obliged to make their appearance
before SO small an audience, when the merits
of the entertainment should have ensured Il
full house. The music was arttstically rem
dered, developing the unmistakable evidence
of thorough practice. The solos and several
other pieces were encorei. Miss Gubord
appeared for the cc1nd time before an Au-
gusta audience, and her sweet and well
trained voice, having an expression rarely
exce.le | in la ly of her years, was displayed
to gool advantage in the selections made.
The Bowdoin Orchestra. with Miss Guibord,
should draw IL house il any musical combina-
ton can.