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The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17
THE MAINE MUDDLE.


CHAsE's MILLS, Maine, Dec. 20.
Bangor Commercials:
Your note requesting my views O.
counting out" and counting i'm is re
ceved.
Thus far only the Governor and Counci
have acted. In acting according to tn
law, the Governor and Council may hav,
overlooked the common law, which j
founded on common sense and justice, ant
which is in the head OF every honest man
This common law is the shield and shee
anchor of our liberties and can't be winket
out of sight.
II the Greenbackers had carried the house
and senate on the face of the returns ant
the Republicans had had the returning
board, and they had done just what the
Governor and Council have done, how We
would have howled and 1t is no wonder
that the Republicans howl.
Tho legislation of the Republican party
has been most villainous-has robbed the
producer to enrich the bondholder, and we
have made our gaius by showing this rob~
berry. 1t is only by honesty and devotion
to our principles that we can hope to make
gains in the future.
The Greenback members of the legisla-
ture are honest men-too honest to stay
in the old parties-and now have duty to
do. That duty is to deal out even~handed
justice As there arc Il large number of
vacancies in the legislature, Justice to the
people demands that these vacancies be
filled as soon as may be, 30 that the whole
State be represented in the business of leg
islation. In settling contested seats, tech
nicalities must not stand in the way OF
equities Nothing short of even>handed
justice will satisfy fair>minded men. The
Greenback ak muHt hew to the line and let
the chips fall which way they will.
The Greenback party will be responsible
for the acts of of the Greenback legislature.
A majority OF the members who hold certit-
Gates as members Of the legislature are
Greenbackers. These men are the Jury to
review the action of the Governor and Coun-
Gil, and can go behind returns; If the YER
dict of that jury is hawkeyed, and made up
according to the logic of 8 to it will be
scorpion bite to the rag baby. If that jury
metes out equal and exact justice to all men
it will be a feather in the cap of the Green
back party of Maine
To resist the Governor and Council until
heir action has been reviewed by the leg
stature is resistance to the constituted au>
horites. The findings OF the Governor and
Jouncl are binding for the time being.
IN attempt to set aside the decisions of the |
governor and council by force is revolution.
Iawless force, no matter from what source
comes, cannot usurp the place of author>
ty clothed with the forms of law.
If the constitution leaves open chapce
o ''count in' men who arc not elected, the
ireenback legislature will provide way
o remedy that defect.
The partisans of one OF the old parties
ny in counting OUT only justice has
cen done. The others say It's revolution
Counting OUT is no novelty to either of
le old parties. This time the Democrats
, bull hha pored the R-rnhliran OK and
lat alters the case. SoLoN CHASE.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17
Cotton Statistics.

The New York Financial Chronicle
of January 81 makes the visible sup
ply of cotton 2,4ll,635 bales. an in
crease of Is, 732 from 2,323 from ISIS,
last year, and Il decrease OF l14,G2G
from 1877. The American supplyas
compared with last year has increaS-
cd l4,ST7 bales.
The nineteen interior towns for the
week ending January 2d received Co.
223, shipped a, 206, and had stocks Of
$50, ,9I3; same time last year they re-
ceived 4T,li0, shipped So, ,797 and had
stock of PSI ,G}4.
Since August 3lSt there have been
received from Plantations 3,5l5. 4gg,
against 1896, 275 in lS7S and :, ,735, AZ
in 1877.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17

Col. j. L. MCCULLUM, finding
that his longer connection with the
Yazoo Herald as it's editor is incom-
patible with arrangements which he
is now contemplating" " has with
drawn from it. Col. McC, has estab-
lished a reputation as Il newspaper
writer second to no man in the State,
and, without knowing what his ar
rangements are, we express the hope
that he will soon again be installed in
editorial harness where he will have
broader and better field.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17
vICKS S FLORAL GUIDE.

For the last ten years, or more Mr..
James Wick, of Rochester, New
York, has been issuing a floral guide
the like Of which has never been seen
in this or any other country. 1t eX-
GELS in beauty of print, good taste in
design, and excellence in information
any thing of the kind ever produced
in this country or Europe. Every
year it seems to have reached the
point Of perfection, hut the year fol-
lowing shows additional improve
mcnts. Mr.. Wick is a practcalt jour
nalist and one of the most successful
seed growers in America.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17
Editorial Philosophy.
rnrinih Harald.

Tne Clarion, Brandon Republican
and few other papers, favor "a
straight edged Democratic caucus.
which, while not opposing a caucus
are i'm favor Of admitting to participa-
ton all who adhere 10 the Democratic
party, regardless Of any little irregu-
larities. Then there are quite a
number still that oppose a caucus I'M
conditionally. Editors however don't
run the Legislature, aud may as well
not waste their ink.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17

AMONG the distinguished visitors of
Jackson is our friend Col. S. M. Meek,
of Columbus. 1t is not understood
that he is here in the capacity of a
clark horse" for United States Sena-
tor, but if streak of Senatorial light
ming should happen to strike him, and
send him to Washington, Mississippi
would never be able to see sufficient
cause for regretting the performance.
He would make a towering Senator,
and has native ability enough for any
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17

Capt J. w. Buchanan one of Chick
asaw's representatives, left the city
sunday evening for Jackson, and ON
Monday evening his colleague Col.
Hill, accompanied by his cstimahlc
lady, followed, and both We're in time
to be present at the assembling Of the
Legislature, which organized on Tues
day. Our people have just ceuse to
feel proud of theirreprescntativos, and
have no fear that their interest will
suffer while in the hands of such men
as Hill and Buchanan. - Chickasaw
Messenger.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17

Con. Il. II. HENRY of the Brook
haven Ledger, writing home TO his
paper from jackson, has this To say OF
the Senatorial outlook
4 pretty lively Walthall boom ha. been
started. aud some think hc now leads the
field. His letter to the Nicksbur. CONNER
mcrci1l explains his position ON the finan-
cial question, oud has. possibly. made him
some new friends. senator Lamar j. here.
and IL j. understood j. looking after Wal
thalrs interest. BarkslalC and singleton
are at work, and will enter the caucus with
a strong following, Bark>lalc probably
leading the ticket. The election win take
place Tuesday weck-that j.. the iirst ballot
will be taken on that day
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17

MIR. G. S. HACKsTAFF, representing
Campbell Printing Press Company, is
in the city and the new Campbell power
press ordered by THE COMET will ar
rive to-day or tomorrow, when it will
be speedily put up by Mr.. Hackstaft
With new press, and a new dress,
THE COMET will in few days, be able
to improve its looks.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17

A BILL was introduced in the House
Monday, having in view the CONVEX
sion of the Mississippi Military Insti-
tute, into an institution under the
control and protection of the State.
Unusal inducements ore offered, and
if Mississippi desires to have school
of the kind, now is certtinly her oppor-
unity.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17

AT Macon, Miss, Gov. Foote once
gave reception. The master of cere-
monies, on the occasion referred to,
was local leading politician who was
exceedingly proud Of his grammar,
and when he presented the host and
hostesses he introduced them as "Gov-
ernor Foote and the Misses Feet.n
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17


MIR. S. d. HARTMAN has surrender
ed the dignities and responsibilities of
the Batesville Blade into the hands of
Prof. w. l.. Sutton and II. w. Thaten.
The paper will continue to move on in
the Greenback groove.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17

THE Mississippi Republican, Judge
Alcorn's paper, is addressing itself to
the young men of the State. That
class of young men in Mississippi who
are able to read will not probably be
much benefited by the political lee
ture of the Republican.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17
Mississippi Abroad
Special Telegram to New Orleans Times.
JACKSON Miss. Ian Z. 1SSO

JACKSON, Miss, Jan. Z. lSSO.
The Governors message was read
to-day. 1t shows the reduction of the
State debt in two years of 23O,O00.
The present Indebtedness of the State
is SST9, 900 cash in the Treasury, $500,
900.
1t is most able document, and
meets with the entire appreciation OF
the Legislature. The Governor rec
ommends the adoption Of a Code as
prepared by Judge Campbell.
The Press Monument Association
met to-day and closed a contract for a
monument TO be erected at Holly
Springs 10 the memory Of deceased
members.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17

Brother Gill Haven has only been
dead twcnty-four hours, but as soon as
Brother Tom kcogh gets his machine
in good working order. the affair will
beclothei improper rhetoric as another
Southern outrage. Of course, 80 good
a man a. Brother Haven couldn't die
from amy thing like natural causcs.-
Washington Post.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17

COL. j. l.. McCULLUM, editor of the
Yazoo Herald, and the Addison of the
Mississippi press, honored us with
call yesterday. We are always glad
to see him.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17

The Brandon Republican comes to
us greatly enlarged. Our friend Frantz
knows when TO spread himself, and
he never fails to bring out readable
paper,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17
sympathy

To James G. Blaine, Au-u ia Maine.
DEAR SIE.-Nour heroic efforts To
secure a Republican Legislature in
Maine, fill my bosom with emo
tions Of the livelicst admiration.
When | think of the Unblushing i'm
pudence Of that bold, bad mon, Garcc-
Ion, it affects me so that | am Obliged
To retire to my private office and weep.
!. MADISON WELLS.
Custom House New ORLEANS.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17
THE DEPUTY AUTHORSHIP.
Resignation of +. r. Cooper ana APP
pOintmcnt of J. vi. Buckley.

IIOHl lle NlaIlOl,
JACKSON, Miss, Jan. 7, 1850.
| Hon, S. GwIN, Auditor Public Accounts?
My Dear Sir-I find that the exact
ing demands Of the COMET upon my
time make it impossible for me to do
justice to you or to the State by longer
holding the Office of Deputy Auditor,
and |, therefore, respectfully beg leave
To tender my resignation of that Of
flee.
Permit me to express toyou my pro-
found sense of obligation for the life
time friendship and generosity | have
received at your hands, and to tender
yourself and attaches of your Cilice
heartfelt assurances of enduring re-
membrance of happy and agreeable
association.
Wishing you every success officially
and personally, | am
Your grateful friend
+. II. COOPER.
In publishing the foregoing, at the
request of Auditor Gwin, we are au-
thorized by him to state that he has
Mr.. j. NJ. Buckley, Of Lin
coin county, to succeed Mr.. Cooper as
Deputy Auditor. Mr.. Buckley is pc
well qualified by long eXpc-
rience as Chancery Clerk for the posi-
ton to which he has been appointed.
a more skillful accountant, and amore |
atlable gentleman it would be hard to |
find. We welcome him to the State |
Capital, and are glad to know that he |
is to be citizen of our community.
The COMET cordially endorses the
Clarion'3 commendation of Mr.. Buck
ley, and joins hands with that Journal
in extending hearty welcom c to him
rs citizen of our city. A long and
intimate acquaintance with his char
lcter and capacity iustifies the asser-
ION that the Auditors Office is a gain
II by the transaction.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17

THE distinguished and talented
actress Miss Agnes HerndOn, will ap-
pear in Jackson shortly, and we are
quite sure will be met with goOd and
appreciative audience.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17

The Ohio Stalwarts are happy over
the election of Gen. Garfield to the
United States Senate.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17
VOL. III.

MR.. H. 2. JOHNSON has turned over
the editorial control of the Central
Star to J. G. Clark.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17
CUSTOM HorsE New ORLEANS.

The M1yersvi.le Spectator SAYS the
cotton crop in the bottom Is ~ large ass
that Of any previous year, aud that its
cultivation has been attended with less
expense than for any previous year
since the war
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17

Miss Nargnc. uf Port Jcrvi-. was
Offered SioO 10y an old farmer living
near that place If she world marry
him. She refused thc offer. hut final
IL accepted when he made iiiramuuuI
an even thousand. The same old story
money makc~ the MargOc Popular
-ripure Monthly.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17
INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES.
SYSTEMATIC OR LICENTIOUs
LABOR.
By A COPIAH GRANGHR,
NO. III.

Has the experience Of individual
agriculture, devoted to the cultivation
of cotton mainly, by uncertain, antag-
onistic and most negligent labor,
taught the people Of Mississippi the
absolute necessity of its abandonment?
1t is doubtful If our people are yet con-
WINGED Of its absurdity. The Grange,
as organized, has done much for the
State, through its lectures and publ
cations, although it has never yet
struck at the root of the evil-our H.
Dor system.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-01-17

OF the Internal Revenue Divisions to
take effect January l, 1880 +. W. Hall,
Chief Deputy; James ]. Spelman, Office
Deputy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-09-30
A Continuing Struggle.

In every Presidential election since 1856.
the vote of Maine in September has been so
decided in character as to make The result
in November a foregone conclusion. So it
has come about that Maine Republicans
have put off their armor in the early DAYS
of September of each Presidential year, and
from the high vantage ground of their
secure position have observed with interest
the sturdy fight waged by their brethren of
other States and have sent forth words of
cheer and encouragement to strengthen the
hands and uplift the hearts of those of like
faith and works in less favored parts of the
Nation. Our capacity for continuous effort
has never been tested. We have been in
the habit of making spirited but brief cam
paign of a few weeks and have then rested
on our laurels. 1t remains to be seen
whether this series of easy victories has
enervated us.
For now all this is changed. The strange
and motley combination of ignorance, preju-
dice and viciousness has sore pressed us
this year, and the balance is so even be-
tween the good and the bad as to leave the
final result in doubt. II remains to be seen
which side has the most perseverance, and
it must be remembered that perseverance is
the one good quality which the charitable
old lady in the story found to commend in
the Devil. So we may expect to find per-
sistence on the other side, which we must
m G v,lf
ance unless we are willing to see our be-
loved State ranged alongside of Alabama in
the great national contest. 1t is a matter
that should appeal to every individual Re-
publican and should be made subject of
individual interest. 1t is folly for us to de-
pend upon leaders and committees to do II
the work. These agencies are we'll enough
in their way and are necessary for organ
lied effort, but after all their powers are
very limited. Without the cordial co-oper
alton of the people they are as nothing.
They are but agents, and it is not safe to let
everything depend upon the faithfuness
and efficiency of their action
duty lies at the door of each man. He
scientious enquiry, what that duty is.
In his own sphere he may help some
what the common cause. He can do some
thing more than cast his vote on eltc
tion day, and he should carefully look
about him, and not indolently content
himself with voting, OH the assumption that
somebody else will do all other necessary
things. A thoughtful observance of the
present situation is more eloquent plea
for individual effort than any we can make.
Look at the attitude and tendencies of the
two parties. look at the infue.c ce of the sue
cess of the one or the other on the political
moral and business welfare of the Republic
look atits bearing on the question of human
rights and equality before the law. aud then
consider if you can justify yourself in ney
lecting any effort in your power to prevent
the casting of the electoral votes of Main,
for the Democratic candidate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-09-30
SKILLFUL SURGERY!
R9nlOVa of Urinary CdCuIi by the Knife.
A LUCKY MAN.

Mr.. Simeon Tietseii, of saugerties, N. Y, had
been treated for seven years by various physicians
for what they call Structure of the Urethra, with
out benefit. He finally consulted DIR. David Kenne-
dy, of Rondont, N. Y, who found his trouble to be
Up ary Calculi or Stones in the Bladder. The
Doctor at removed the foreign bodies with the
knife and then gave his great Blood Specific, "Fav-
orite Remedy to prevent their reformation. The
entire treatment was eminent1y successful, and
Mr. Tietsells recovery was rapid and perfect
While "Favorite Remedy is specific in all Kid
ney and Bladder diseases it is equally valuable in
cases Of Bilious Disorders, Constipation of the Bow
els, and all the class of ills apparently inseparabe
from the constitutions of women. Try it. Your
druggist has it, and its cost is only dollar bot
le The lncky man is he who puts this advice in
practice. Don't forget the name and address, DIR.
David Kennedy, Rondout, N. Y. The Doctor would
have it understood that while he is engaged in the
introduction of his. medicine. "Favorite Rene dy'
he still continues the practice of his profession, but
confines himself exclusively to Office practice. He
treats all diseases of chronic character and per-
forms all the minor and capital operations of
gerry.
SEPT TT&S1m&w1m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-09-30
Lord Beaconsfield's Personal Pc
culiarities and Dress.
ILondon Letter 70 the Cardiif Times

london Letter 70 the CardlH Times
Quite a sensation was created in the House
of Commons yesterday by the discovery sud-
denly made, that Lord Beaconsfield was once
more in its midst. He arrived Just before 5
o'clock, quite unattended, even the faithful
Lord Rowton intermitting his guardianship.
The old man was in gala costume, the edga of
. white waistcoat showing above his closely
fitting frock coat, and his hands gloved IN the
daintiest lavender kid He he'd d stick with
him, not stout serviceable backbone such
as common people are glad to equip them
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-09-30
Mr.. BAYARp saws the Democratic part

MIR. BAYARD says the Democratic party
Yeagley, Greenback candidate for Secretary
of State in Indiana, who has just with
drawn, says in his letter of withdrawal
that it was clearly demonstrated by the vote
on Weaver's resolution that the Democratic
Greenback party ON financial issues than
the Republican.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-09-30

THE workingmen's Democratic indepen-
dent union of Brooklyn has, by a practical
ly unanimous vote, one member only voting
in the negative, pledged its support to Gar
field and Arthur. This club is composed of
hard-working, intelligent men, and numbers
100 members. 1t has been in existence
about three years and has followed an indie
pendent course in its choice of political
candidates.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-09-30

TUESDAY the Argus said: ''There is un-
mistakeable evidence that the plot Ito
count out Plais ted is already formed
and that it will be executed on the
meeting of the Legislature there cannot be
a particle of doubt" Wednesday the Argus
said: "All the votes thrown for Gen. Plais-
the next Governor of Maine" The tee
phone must be out of order
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-09-30

THE Argus is trying to wriggle out of its
inconsistency in claiming that votes re-
turned for Norris M. Plaisted should be
counted for Harris NJ. Plaisted after endors-
ing Garcelon's rules which refused to count
votes returned for G. S. Hill for George S.
Hill by saying very gravely that a legisla-
tive count is to be governed by parliamenta-
~ law. This is a happy thought. Now
look out for q crop of parliamentary law
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-09-30
soLON CHAsENN EusaoN.

The old Bourbcns have visions of Han.
cock nnd giOry-that Is, pull, al sac public
teat, and they have agreed with "a few
trading Greenbackers 10 divide the cnsto.z,
houses and post-ofices. That is the end
ind beginning of fusion i'm Maine. Hf shas
nest of eggs does hatch cut, it will be :,
nOndescriDt brood
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-09-30

A CINCINNATI Democrat thus announces
the appearance of Gen. Butler in Ohio
"What is the matter with our committee
that they have introduced this hyena in
Ohio? He draws great crowds, and if they
will introduce two hyena' they will have
double the crowds" And the Commercial
reprints the following strong language of
prominent Cincinnati Democrat about
Butler in 1856: ''They brought him here,
and they did their utmost to whitewash his
rottenness and paint over the incurable
sores of his reputation. They dragged
from the charnel house of infamy the
corpse of dead Lazarus, and endeavored
to make it presentable by doing the Office
which the dogs did for his living prototype"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-09-30

The Democrats at Washington attribute
General Hancock's rebel claims letter to
Gen. Baldy Smith and Gen. Frank in who
are credited with running" Hancock just
now. Gen. Franklin, who is the supern-
tendent of Colts pistol works at Hartford,
is understood to have told Hancock that
there would be no chance of CARRYING Con-
necticut, New York or New Jersey unless
he came out strong against these claims in
letter. Some of the New York Democrats
tried TO have the General keep still, but
Franklin carried the day, his argument be-
ing that every Southern Democrat would
vote for Hancock anyway, and that some
thing must be done to get some Democratic
electoral votes at the North.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-09-30
By the laws of Indiana any man who has

lived in the State six months can vote in
whether he had lived in that precinct twenty
minutes or twenty weeks. A man might
have left the State years ago, intending to
be absent only short time, and if he had
not gained residence elsewhere, would
still he legitimate voter in Indiana. This
leaves the door wide open for importation
from Kentucky and States farther south
which are sending in their squads to swear
falsely as to their former residence.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-09-30

will tell you who think the Republic
cans should nominate, and who consider
their strongest man; he is n true man, a
man of principle, an honest man, and
would make a good President, for us all.
Personally, consider him the best n,an
You conid nominate. refer to Gen. .gnmes
A. Garfield, of GhiO.-THoMAs A. HENDRICKS.
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR VICE P,l f3ENr IN
1875