The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-04-18

ing to us under the depressing spell inau-
gurated by the recent cold weather speaks
thus OF the fruit crop: "The recent cold
snap has very materially affected the fruit
crop in the vicinity of Dongola. The wheat
crop also, in some fields, appears much
damaged by the cold and dry weather. 1t
is to be hoped, after ALL that few warm
days with showers will wonderfully change
the aspect of affairs, as they now seem
gloomy" Since the date of our correspond
ent's letter we have had the rain and sun
shine, and now the fruit and grain goose
hangs at dizzy altitude In other words,
the prospects are most encouraging.
AS we indicate elsewhere, some of our
colored citizens were much displeased be-
cause OF the part taken by Democrats in
the recent Grant reception: "IIe's gone"
exclaimed gray-haiged old darkey, of
rueful countenance, who occupied posi-
tion near the music stand "he's gone GER
tain. There's Col. R. and Capt. H. a sand
wiching of him. There's Col. T, a talking
to him. there's Judge Green maxim of a
speech Of welcome right at him, and
there's that ID rebel editor shadin' OF
him. He's gone, tell you; the Demo
Gratis has kotchcd him. and, as the Lord
lives I'll have none of him." Evidences
of that old mans sincerity, in these eX-
pressions, were certainly not wanting in his
countenance.
sold Trim writes us from Dongola,
under date of Thursday, that only few
days ago, Mr.. McEntre, who resides
on the eastern side of Union county was
found dead in the woods, near his home.
HIS gun was lying near him, and his own
pocket knife sticking up 20 the handle in
his neck He had been shot IN the back
part OF the head and as his own gun had
not been discharged the presumption is
that it was not suicide, but that he had
been murdered Union county, we are
sorry to say is becoming notorious for
murder. Men can league themselves to-
gethcr, Stay their fellow man, fill almost
straw bond" for their appearance at court
and run round loose, ready ut all times
TO engage in some other dcyilish crime"
General Grant and party met hereby
General Logan and his son-in-law, and
Col. Fred Grant, left Cairo about
10 o'clock, yesterday morning, on a special
train placed at their disposal By the Illinois
Central A considerable crowd Of citizens
gathered about the tram TO witness the de-
parture of the party, and gave the General,
who stood upon the platform, a hearty
cheer. The General was, as we stated yes
tcrday entertained in the family OF NJ
Charles Gallagher; but was attended, to the
last by watchful members Of the commit
tee of arrangements. About the last words
of greeting or admonition that came from
the departing car, were addressed by Gen.
eral Logan TO to prominent Democrat
The words were BE virtuous, ] -,
and you'll be happy"
1t seems that our voters will merely
have "IIobsons choice, on Tuesday next,
in 50 far as the aldermen are concerned
But, in this particular they cannot very
well, 60 amiss. There is not candidate
for alderman in the field who would not, if
elected, honestly strive to promote the pub
lie welfare. But not 50, when we come to
consider Of the claims of the candidates for
police magistrate. 1t will become the DUTY
of good citizens to defeat Squire Comings.
His principal opponent is man of
good, practical sense, of good haD-
its and above all, of disposition
TO do right, between man and
man, as he understands the right. A ms
take in this matter-the election Of the
wrong man-wlll inhlct evil upon the city
for which, during the four years ensuing,
no ready cure, or one that citizens will
choose to employ, will be available,
Col. Rearden, accompanied 10y his
daughter Emma, and Mr.. George Fisher,
our surveyor Of customs, escorted General
Grant from Little Rock to Cairo--they hay
ing been delegated to the performance Of
that service by the committee Of arrange.
merits Mr.. Fisher informs us that the
General was entertained in royal style by
the Arkansians The ball and reception
rooms were most taStefuIly and elegantly
decorated; the banquet was sumptuous
and the throng Of people simply immense,
While Mr. f. is well pleased with the man.
ner in which our Cairo demonstration
passed of, he Is compelled 10 consider it
rather tame, when compared with that of
Little Rock. Their more people" more