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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-10-09

DIS uemlSo. lie never Wenb OUT WlCuOuU
leaving directions as to where the latest
copy of his will was to be found; and at
times, when he was in low spirits, he
used to say that he had dreamed he
should he assassinated within such and
such time. During the remainder of
his reign all Italians visiting France
we're required to exhibit passports, and
if not persons of undoubted respectable
ty, were closely watched till an excuse
was found for expelling them from the
country. In despite of these precautions
Napoleon's life was again attempted, by
an Italian, in 1863, while in 1866 three
other intriguers of Orsiri's interesting
country-Greco, Trabuco and 1mpera-
tore-entered into a murderous plot
against his life, which was happily nip
ped in the bud by the police. There is
said to have been another and more
mysterious attempt against the Emperor,
of which the public heard nothing, ex-
| cept by rumor. A gamekeeper, of the
forest of Comgiegue, shot at His Majesty
while the latter was engaged in pleas
ant battue; but one of the equerries in
attendance on Napoleon discharged both
the barrels of his breech-loader into the
head of the murderer and killed him on
the spot. So the story runs; but whether
it he true one or not will probably
never be known till some of the secret
memoirs of the imperial era come to
| light.-Cornhill Magazine.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-10-09

the intention of the Legislature that a
license tax may be paid otherwise tMan
with money. They were not repealed
by the Legislature of 1880, and as they
are not superseded by or in conflict
with that legislation, they must be con-
sidered as still in force. They were
evidently the "existing laws which the
Legislature had in mind when in the
10Th section of the act 1l9 it declared
that licenses should be collected in the
manner provided by existing laws"
1t is urged that if the Tax-Collector
should receive warrants on the treasury
in payment of license tax, he would
be acting as discussing officer of
the State government. cannot per-
ceive the force of this argument. The
collector pays nothing. He simply re-
CERES in payment of tax, that which
the law says he may rightfully receive.
The payment of the warrant Of the Au-
ditor on the State Treasurer is made by
the latter official and not by the col
lector.
The facts admitted on the trial are,
that the warrant described in the petit
ton was rendered to the Tax-Collector
of Caddo parish for the purpose men-
toned in the petition, and that he re-
fused to receive it in payment of the
license taxes due The warrant so ten
dered was issued to J. B. Slattery for
his salary as District Attorney for the
Tenth Judicial District, for she month
of January, 1880, and was offered in pay
ment of license taxes due and payable
for the year 1880.
1t is, therefore, ordered and decreed,
that the mandamus sued out be made
peremptory and the Sheriff and ex-officio
Tax Collector Of Caddo parish, is or
dered to receive the warrant described
in plaintiffs petition in payment of the
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15
FOR THE LADIES,

Pansies and mignonette are the
flowers most in favor this spring
and milliners say that they car
scarcely get enough of them to supply
the demand.
Gathered ruffies made very narrow
and double of the silk are on Paris
dresses.
Pleated skirts forming double kits
are very Fashionable for foulards and
for thin wool dresses.
Pretty three-cornered fichus of
Pompadour muslin edged with lace
will be worn with light dresses.
Partisan dresses of to-day glitter ex-
ceedingly; and sequins, as well as
gems-like beads, appear on many.
Gay cotton dresses are quite as eff
fective as those of foulard and form
part of outfits for Newport and Sara
toga.
The great novelty in summer I'M
der1kirts is made of the new Canton
suitlng in gay stripes, which suggest
awnings.
Brocade silks, with cashmere bor-
ders or in Persian designs, are much
used for fans, and exquisite gems,
illustrating rare flowers, are placed
before us. These are called "flirting
FANS" and are of tinted silk or satin,
in the shape of the petal of some we'll
known flower, such as rose leaf, up
on which is painted full-blown rose,
a bud and foliage, lily leaf, with a
pure white Gala lily, as decoration,
and others in heart shape, bearing a
single flower OIL a cluster of blossoms.
These dainty fans are intended for
friendly tokens or lovers gifts, and
the flower upon. them convey every
expression Of kindly feeling and af-
fiction in the most charming Ian
guage of floral sentiment.
The novelties in parasols are Won
derful specimens of human ingenuity,
in the perfect arching and finish of
the ribs and the artistic handles,
which are sometimes deliberately car
we'd in ivory, pearl, gold, silver,
jet, bronze, ebony, oak, cherry, and
other hard woods, which are self-col-
ored and not vanished, but highly
polished. The designs are after my
biological subjects, Medusa heads,
and other horrid objects, heads of ami
mails, or are carved in flowers or odd
figures. The covers are very beauti-
full, and when not made of the mate
rial composing the costume should be
to match or contrast with it, for the
is a part of the fashionable
Toilet and must NOT offend the culti- |
waited tastes of the elite by its want of
tact, or perhaps we should say adap-
tation.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

The excursion of the Baptist Sun
day Schools Of Summit and McComb
City, which arrived in this city on
Tuesday last, was, in point of num-
bers grand success. The train, when
it reached Jackson was composed of
nine passenger coaches, in which
there was not even standing room.
After proceeding to the Representa-
tives Hall, where an address of well
come was made by David Shelton,
Esq, and response by Rev. MIR.
Piker, on behalf Of the excursionists,
they dispersed TO enjoy themselves in
visiting the different State institutions
and points of interest about the city,
A basket dinnerin the Capitol grounds
was part of the programme, and all
seemed to enjoy themselves, and at
8 o'clock they left the city, all SEEM
ingly well pleased with their trip to
Jackson.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15
When You Visit n Printing Office
Mississippi Republican


Don't read the copy on the case of the
printer, or on the copy hook, or lying on
the desk. Be as careful not to look at a
piece of manuscript, as you would avoid
reading the private letters of friend,
which chance had thrown in your hands.
Never attempt to read the type, for several
reasous-frst, because your movements
about the forms will make the printer fear
full lest you pi something, and your SPELL
ing out the words as you find them upside
down or backward will throw him into q
nervous fit; second, because the matter you
are tanlpering with is not intended for the
public before the day of issue, and might
for some reason be withdrawn from the
columns, and intended to be forever a secret;
and finally, because in laundering about
and prying into things not intended for
your eyes you are violating every principle
of common politeness and might become
possessed Of information which, thought
lessly repeated by yourself, would cast ups
on the publisher grave suspicious of having
violated confidence.
We know that a printing office has some.
how got to be considered place for general
resort, because the printer always has a
comfortable room-must have, or his press
won't work-and good light, with plenty
of papers lying about. Then the printer is
always busy-and it's pleasant to sit in
comfortable idleness and see a man work,
or bear a machine running. But nine
times in ten, your presence is an annoyance
particularly so, if you can manage to
pick up an argument on a trivial point with
some one who drops in like yourself, to
while away an hour or two. printers
time is always valuable. He is wound up
to do a certain amount of work each week.
Sometimes it is easily and pleasantly ac-
complished, and again the routine is fear
fully tiresom. But sick or well, he must
60 thro' And if you rob him of an hour,
or delay him with thoughtless questions or
vex him till be makes a mistake in his work
which viii cost a half hour to correct per-
haps, or cause him to bluDder a job, in
which the material is spoiled and COM
pletely lost, or rattle the exchanges and
pull them about TO the danger Of losing
scraps and memorandas Intended as ma
terial for the columns, two to one be must
make up the time from the precious
minutes which nature demands for sleep.
We are always happy to see our friends.
IL they come on business. then we are more
than Glad. for We have the pleasureof meet |
ing them and doing something besides
which will help run the machine Come
when you win gentlemen, but make your
visits short and above all, recOllect what
we have tired 10 tell you in all kindness Of /
feeling.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

The annual parade of Hope Fir,
Company No. 8 took place on Wednes
day, and as usual with that Company
they had a big turn out. The process
sion was formed, and headed by the
Capital City Band, they marched
through our principal streets, and
wound up the days festivities at Can
ital Park, with dancing and basket
picnic.
Jackson is justly proud of this Com
pany, which always responds at every
alarm of fire, and is second to no hand
engine in the country.
The Company displayed considera-
bic taste in the floral decorations of
their engine and hose carriage, which
looked quite pretty. We wish the
Hope boys many returns of their an
nual parade.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

4t-apTil "a.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15
BROWNS FAMILY OIL.

These Oils are manufactured expressly
for myself. l defy competition in Safety,
Brilliancy of Light, and without Smoke.
TO be had only at Browns Oil Depot,
jackson, Miss.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15
The Observation-Disclosures nr,r.,o

HFlEnIa
The following letter to Capt. J. A
webb, will be of interest to those sur
vivors who contemplate attending th,
reunion of the Barksdale-H HUMPHREYS
Brigade, which takes place in thi,
city on the 25th inst
New ORLEANS, May II, 1880.
D. A. Webb, Agent, Jackson, Miss;
DEAR SIR-The survivors of the Missis.
sippi Brigade meet in your city on Tues.
day, May 25. You can sell tickets to mem.
DerS who have been in attendance, and
who are returning to their homes on our
line, at one-half the regular rate, ON the
presentation of the certificate of the Secrc.
tary of the "Re-union that they arc
ehtitied TO half rate returning; certificates
to be good until May 31st, inclusive.
Yours respectfully,
S. b, MCCoNNIco, Auditor.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15
Lecture at the Opera House.

On Thursday night, May goth, our
citizens will have an opportunity OF
listening to a lecture to be delivered
at the Opera House, by Potter-the-
Printer. The subject will be "Things
Generally, as Seen Through Pair OF
Truthful Specs. +" We have been per-
mitted to read selections from the same,
and find it replete throughout with
dashes of eloquence, wit and humor
We can promise those who attend the
Lecture a rare treat, as Potter-the-
Printer has peculiar style of his own,
which is original and entertaining. His
tribute to the heroes of the epidemic
of rs is fine piece of eloquence
which cannot fail to attract the atten-
ton of an audience.
Don't forget the date, or fail to visit
the Opera House at that time. Tick
cts will be on sale at Ledbetter's Drug
Store at the low price of so cents,
gallery 25 cents.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

Inc ball given by the members of
est jackson Fire Company No. 1,
uieir engine house, on Wednesday
gut was a grand success i'm every
fpect. The spacious hall was crowd
win the members of the Company
their invited guests, and all SEEM
|" enjoy the festivities to the full
tent. 1t would be folly for us TO
more Of the occasion, for the West
0Ason No. | boys never do anything
naiVes, and the bail on Wednesday
gut was characteristic of the Com
" u represented, and was cOnse-
suuy' a splendid success. The
!, Of the Company WED with
other in showing attention to
guests, and a pleasant time was
'yeo by all. We wish the firemen
" returns Of their anniversary
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

Lawrence Fragiacomo is charging
|is place of business in West Jackson.
te is erecting a substantial brick
uilding in the place of the old frame
uilding in the rear of his saloon. The
EDITION will contain eight sleeping
DOms, kitchen and dining room, and
hen completed will be opened as a
Otel and restaurant for the con-
enience of the travelling public.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

The members of Pearl Hook and
'adder Company contemplate erect
pg large and substantial hall, %! by
feet on their lot on State street.
his will be good move, and one
lat should meet with encouragement
ON our citizens. The members of
Pe company are among the best
Pung men of the city, and they new
iall to respond to the call of duty.
I their truck house now stands, it is
Ffdly large enough to contain the
Eparatus of the company. The hall,
men completed, would be a great
Pnvenience, as a place for festivals,
Ills, etc. All the Pearl boys ask, is
y substantial encouragement of our
lzens, and they will have a. new
puck house.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

We have heard of a mock marriage
CEREMONY that was performed in this
Pity "a few days since. Just for fun,
5Ou know. We read of an instance
where one of those mock ceremonies
'urned out to be a genuine matrimo-
Dial knot.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

The ''Baby's Best Friend" is the most
appropriate title for DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup.
1t is absolutely free from Opium, Morphia
and other powerful agents, is perfectly
safe and reliable under all circumstances
Bowel Disorders OF Babyhood keeps the
child from fretting and crying, SO injurious
to itself and annoying to all, Price % cts.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15
GENTLEK1N-

Will find very nice Stock of HATS of
every kind in our house. We claim to
have the incest line of fine MANILA and
genuine PANAMA Straw Hats in this city.
Especial attention is called to our Summer
style of |Bayard' Hats at 81 25 the cool
est and best Hat for the money ever of
fered.
Boys cheap Straw Hats in large stock at
ROBINSON, STEVENS & Co.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

Warren A. Stewart, Esq, is in COM
hand of the Oliver Clifton, during the
|bsence of Capt. Cameron. Warren
Falks the deck like an old veteran,
|nd enjoys strawberries (?) with Editor
Jarrett, of the Carthagenian, every
lin.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

Sunday May 10Th, having been set
apart by the citizens of Mempbis.
Tenn, as the day upon which the
graves of the "Heroes of the Lost
Cause" who repose in Elmwood
cemetery, in that city, shall be deco
rated, an invitation has been extended
TO the ladies of Jackson, to make
donations of flowers for that purpose.
we make the following extract from
letter addressed to Messrs. Clingan.
tite and Barksdale, of this city, from
an old comrade in arms residing in
Memphis:
"MEMPHIs, TENN, May 18th, 1880.
Mess s. J. W. Clinsan, J. W. Fiteand II. Barksdale:
Friends: u This inyi-
tation is extended to you because Mis-
sissippi has a number of her dead
especially from the old brigade of
Chalmers, who rest in our Cemetery.
If you deem it convenient and proper.
Will you please give the ladies of
jackson notice, so that they may be
aDle TO contribute their mite. Sunday
promises to be the greatest of all
Memorial Days. . . MooDE.n
Arrangements have been made by
the gentlemen addressed, to send all
contributions Of flowers in accordance
with the above request. The ladies
who may desire to contribute, can
send the flowers to the express office
on Saturday evening, where they will
be attended to by one of the gentlemen
named, and forwarded as requested.
We know the ladies of this city, as
usual, will respond literally, and the
cause is one they can never forget.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

Rayon is fashionable color for eve
ming wear; It is very pale and very
luminous yellow. The raven de lune
dresses are trimmed with darker
shade of yellow, with gold, copper,
saffron and orange.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15
WHITE GOODS

The very best department in our house,
is our magnificent variety of WHITE
GOODS and LACES. Nothing that the
season has brought out has been omitted
from our stock.
Especial attention is directed to our
Victoria White Suiting, yard wide, and at
only 15c. Also to our exquisite embroid-
cred White Swiss for Over-dresses.
ROBINSON, STEVENS IL Co.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

We have just received two car loads of
Windows and Doors, which we are selling
cheaper than any market in the South. also
Il large lot of Choice Clear Dry Cypress
Lumber for finishing lumber and fishing
boats.
+. b. & W. 5. HULL.
It-anril u
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

The United States Court have been
|nsaged during the past week in try
Pig the cases of the Counterfeiters.
russell Hollis, has been convicted,
Pick Underwood plead guilty, and
Pc case Of Reed occupied the atten'
ION of the Court yesterday.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15
NEW iRRIV4LS-

FRENCH BUNTING in black and colors.
New French ORGANIZES, with exquisite
side borders. Silk Fringes in all cOlors.
The NEW CORDED SATIN for trimming.
New and extra handsome Brocaded Satin,
for Over-suits and trimming. All the nov
elites in BUTTONS.
ROBINSON. STEVENS q Co.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

DR.. Robt. Kells and his bride have
|leen visiting friends in this city
during the past week. DR.. X. is now
a citizen of Edwards.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

The Vicksburg Hook and Ladder
Co., No. l, contemplate an excursion
to this city Oh the 9th inst. A letter
has been received by Foreman John
McGill, of the Gem, asking that a
suitable place be secured for the pic
nickers. Mr.. McGill has secured
Hamilton Park for the occasion, and
we can assure our Vicksburg friends
that they may expect a pleasant time.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

Then foot bridge on Capitol street
decided improvement on the old
'ne, and our city dads have the thanks
II all pedestrians who have occasion
b use it,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

We are pleased to acknowledge a
|all, on yesterday, from Mr.. Z. G.
Broughall, the efficient and popular
travelling Agent of that wide-awake
burnal. the New Orleans Picayune.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

We were pleased to meet in the city
Ion Tuesday, Hon. G. A. Wilcox, Sen
.ator from the 18th District, but now a
citizen of Monticello.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15
NOTICE!
To Holders of Liquidating Levee Scrip

timber THE REQUIREMENTS OF AN
u Act Of the Legislature of the State Of Mis-
sissipp entitled "an Act to ascertain the ouisand.
ing Indebtedness of the Liqudating Levee District
and for other purposes" approved March 9th; 1880
notice is hereby given that all holders or owners OF
Liquidaing Levee Bonds, registered or unregistered
ald Surplusage Certificates, shall flel the same
with the Liquidating Levee Commissioners at their
office in the city of Jackson, Miss, on before the
first Monday in June 1880, and have issued in lieu
thereof new bonds. 1t isfurther provided that all
LiOuidating Levee Bonds and Surplusage Certf-
Gates not so presented by the said first Monday in
June 1880, shall be absolutely and tOreUer barred.
The said new bonds shall be issued for the same
amounts in each Bond or Surplusage Certificate
taken up and cancelled, without cost to the holder
owner thereof, but after issuing said new Bonds,
the holder or owner therereof may have the same
divided into such amounts he desires, upon sur
rendering the original and paying to the Auditor
and Commissioner fifty cents for each bond issued
in lieu thereof.
$. GwIN, Auditor. )Ex-oHoio1 o,.oo
W. l.. HEMINGwAY, E Go,',,iiispid Le,ee
Treasurer. commissioners
MchI 3-3m,1
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

DR.. James Corrie, Dentist, in Baltimore,
writes 81 have used DR.. Bulls, Cough
Syrup personally, in my family for two or
three. years, and am prepared to say that
there is nothing to compare to it us reme-
dy for Coughs, Colds, ETC."
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

The new depot building is nearly
and while it is not as i'm
losing an edifice as anticipated, it is a
pecided Improvement to that part of
he town.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

Send to A. i. BRUNsON for a catalogue
of the Bazaar Glove fitting Patterns. In it
you will find patterns of every description.
and in his stock you can find every pattern
in the catalogue.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15
Notice.

Having removed from Jackson, payment
OF al claims due us, must at once be made
10 Marcellus Green, attorney at law, Jack
son Miss. All claims due byu will be pre-
scented to him.
j. STADEKER & Son.
MJAcKsoN Miss, May llth 1880.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15
THE NEW REMEDIES

Which have acquired recently, such ire
mendOus reputation in the treatment of
certain obstinate diseases, to-wit: Cdscdrd
sdgradd, for hdbitudI constipation, loc spir-
it, and bilioVsRess; GrtAdelia Robasfa almost
specific in ASTHMA; Dan,iaRa, in serudl
erhduStiOR Sdrdcehd F2ard for Leucorrhea i;
Rhus 1r0mdtica in BLADDER TROUBLES,
and many more, can be found for sale at
the EDWARDS HOUSE DISPENSARY,
West JacksOn-(nOt patent medicines.)
Orders from Physicians solicited.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

Our townsman, Isidore Strauss,
ESQ.,, was elected President of the l.
b. B. B. at it's late meeting in Mobile,
ALA. This is an honor justly bestowed
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

The Gem boys have under consider
pton the feasibility of giving an ex-
eursion down the railroad at an early
hate. By all means let us have one.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

Rev. H. F. Sproles, of Okolona, has
been invited to assume the pastorate
If fine Baptist Church in this city.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fidlar, of
Canada, who have been visiting
'elatives in this city for some weeks
past left for their home on Wednesday
ni0ht
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

aCharles William Henry Angus
ina Fitznoodle don't you Join that
|rlub If you do you lose me-"
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15
The "Great National Remedy.

Sure cure for Bots and Collie in horses
or money refunded. For sale by Byron
Lemly, Jackson, and Druggists everywhere
Il. G. WILLIAMSON.
Sole Manufacturer and Propr, Hazlehur1t, Mi IS
Oy1-l
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

There was a picnic at Capt. II. T.
Persons place in the country, on
Those who were present,
express themselves highly pleased.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

The Street Railway Company have
hopu repairing the turn-table in front
If tbe Capitol during the week.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-05-15

The Clifton leaves for Carthage this
morning with a full cargo of miscella-
neous freight.