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The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03
Every Lady Should Read.
LOUISVILLE LADIES' PURCHASING AGENCY.

HE undersigned, with additional facilities and afte
long and successful experience in the purchasing
business desires to again call especial attention he
arrangements for filling orders from distance. fol
every article to the complete satisfaction Of those VII,
may honor her with their patronage
speciality is made Of buying and experimenting
the manufacture Of TRosSEAU, and the ordering and
trimming Of BoNsETs and HATS. Chdren's suits
viii be made to order, and Patterns, Dresses and
Cloaks cut and basted. A mistake has never been
made N hitting any article Of dress and charge anil
10 made II complete satis,lcfioa is not elS1H.
Hundreds Of patrons can be referred to who will
certify as to successful operation Of Agency Every
anoiactlTed article will be prepared BY leading
ARTIST in their particular line.
Hats Sloaks Gloves, Hosiery, lewely, Cuffs,
collars, Lace, Ribbons, Carpets, Furniture, and
furnishing Goods, and every article Of wear or
Domestic use bought upon the most favorable terms.
Feathers and Gloves cleaned and dyed. Private ar
fragments with the skil modistes and leading
wholesale and retail merchants in every line enable her
to hold out rare inducements by which from 10 to 50
per cent. can be saved by buying through this Agency
Every article will be chosen with the greatest
care. Everything manufactured Is made under per-
sonal supervision and viii be Of the best material,
finest nish and in the latest modes n more elegance
IN style more beauty Of material, and complete
work for the same money Be obained through this
well TO patronize IT,
Tie large clearing and bankrupt sales in the city
eounus y present magnificent opportunities for get
ting great bargains. Samples sent free upon receipt Of
staap. and fun information as TO style and mode.
Correspondence solicited. Il costs little to mail a
leiier, and It viii be promptly and satisfactorily
answered
The Louisville Market is especially adapted to the
southern taste, and il viii Be found 70 give better
satisfaction than ether Philadelphia or New York
While prices are really less. There is an elegance
Conservatism and grace in the dressing Of Southern
Ladies which cannot Be initiated and which is one Of
their highest charms. 10 maintain this Is one Of the
chef Efforts Of The Manager Of this Aeency. Any
srticle made or purchased East, vii be duplic1fed
yith 70 per cent. OF Refers BY permission 10 Rev.
Stuart Robinson, d. D, W N. Haldeman, Manager
TEENs-s per cent On al purchases. MONEY CA
b sent By Check, Registered Letter or Post-oHic.
Order. O. VII send c o. y. Address,
MRS. B. P. MITCHELL.
LcrrsvILLE, KE
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03
A Good Job.

During the hey-day of Republican
ism in Mississippi, certain politician
high up in the ranks was appointed tC
a fat office, and of course his fol overs
and henchmen had TO be provided for,
among the number was one who not
being able to write a very legible fist,
and all hands being required to pitch
in and help make the transfer of the
office, it was necessary to find a job
suitable for him to do. Among the
many necessary things to be done,
was a lot of official documents to be
stamped and forwarded to the Depart
ment at Washington. So our man
was put to work licking stamps. The
rest of the party finished their labors
and adjourned to the nearest bar-rOOm
to jollify over their success, and left
our friend licking stamps alta $40 gait.
After remaining away for some time,
they returned and found the ticker
sitting in a chair with his tongue al
most protruding from his mouth, and
he managed to say, 81 can't lith'no
mo, my ton done swole all up" After
giving him a little breathing time,
they furnished him with a copying
brush and pot Of water, and he COM
pleted the job, with the remark that
"if he had only known that it could
be done that way, he would have been
through some time before"
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

VICKSBURG has extended an invita-
ton to Gen'l Grant, and there is a
movement in Jackson looking to the
same laudable object. Certainly, in
vite the General to come. It's the
fashion, and why not be in the fashion?
And let us remember thatw when Gent
Lee, the idolized chieftain of the
South, surrendered his sword to Gen'l
Grant at Appomatox, that officer
showed the true elements of the hero,
and said substantially: "NO, Gen'l
Lee, put up your sword want moth
ing from you except your pledge of
honor"
And while we ara remembering this,
and the truly magnanimous terms ac-
corded by Gen. Grant to the fallen
and crushed confederate forces, let us
at least try to forget that this same
hero, who was, in this supreme hour of
our humiliation and misfortune, capa-
BILE of so great an act, afterwards lent
as the chief Magistrate of the
nation, to the schemes of the narrow
est and most ignoble and vindictive
prosecutors of the conquered people.
If he had stood by and maintained the
grand and heroic record of Appomatox,
then, indeed, would the South heartily
Use up to do honor to Gen. Grant.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

"A large and fashionable audience
assembled at the Opera House OIL
Monday night, to witness the operate
burlesque of Cinderella, as rendered
by the Colville Company. The Com
pany fully sustained their we'll earned
reputation, and the audience were i'm
mensely pleased with the performance,
especially so with the sweet singing
of Miss Eme. Rdseau, who is finish
ed artist in her line. Miss Everleigh
made a pretty and an agreeable
Prince, and acted the part to perfec-
ton. Miss Ella Chapman, as High
toni, acted her part very cleverly; and
Roland Reed, as Seraph, Ed. Chap
man as the Baron, and Graham as
the gushing Clorinda, kept the audi
ence in. a roar of laughter. The local
hits We're good, and in fact, the enter
tainment was highly appreciated, and
we hope, remunerative to such an ex-
tent as to bring about another visit
from Mr.. Colville Company.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

Kinds County Gazette.

SEUTTERs STUDIo.-Visitors to the
capital city should by all means dror
IN TO see the distinguished artist whose
name heads this paragraph. A man
Of wonderful originality, quick percep-
ton, extraordinary talent and devo-
tion TO his chosen profession, he has
succeeded in acquiring a reputation far
above that ofany other photographer
IN IN the south, His studio, containing
as as IL does, the pictures of thousands Of
M,lssslssippians, among them the. most
distinguished citizens, is perfect
oals,y, and well worthy the inspection
OF an lovers of the beautiful. Every
appliance known to the art, by which
one can be given likeness perfectly
natural and pleasing to the eye, has
neen added to his gallery, and to-day
II. Won lSeuter stands par eroe1ence
among the followers of the same pro-
ffessii0n. We commend him heartily
. all the patrons of the Raymond
GAZETTE.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

The Republican Club was organized
on Friday night, March 2Sth, at least
That is what they call it. 1t is com
posed of Republicans, Greenbackers,
ooreheads, Soaptails etc. There seems
TO be great deal of dissatisfaction,
and the indications are that another
Club will be organized by the simon
pure Republicans. Send for "Sime
jones' get out the field band, and get
up an enthuse.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

jackson possesses young man
ABOUT ID years old who, if he lives
iohg enough, gives promise of excel
ing John Wesley Hardin, Jesse James
or any of the notorious cracksmen
We have reference to Eddie Mcclure
who tho a mere boy, has become a
terror to the small boys, and NUS
ance to our citizens. Ed. will have to
amend his ways now, for he is marked
ior lie, and it will be impossible for him
10 hide the mark. He was found
proving around the premises of a
colored woman in South jackson, who
Irled TO eject him, but he showed
hght and in the melee he lost an ear
winch was chewed off by the afore-
mentioned colored lady. 1t won't
oother Ed. much, however, he could
get along with no ear; all he wants is
hands and eyes.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03
Shooting Anrny

About 10 o'clock on Saturday nigh,
last, the rapid discharge of firearms
attracted the attention of the citizens
OF West Jackson, which afterwards
proved to be a very serious shooting
ARRAY between two young lads named
Michael Blake and Edward Parish.
from what we can learn, the young
men had been quarrelling in the
early part of the evening, and were
separated, but again met and renewed
the difficulty, which resulted in Blake
shooting Parish in the right groin.
The wound is serious but not neces-
sarlly fatal. AFTER the shooting, young
Blake made his escape, accompanied
by a young man by the name of
Burns, who is accused of being an
accessory to the affair. The young
man is doing very well, and will
doubtless be out in few days.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

Our townsman and friend, w. j..
Brown, Esq, has just received late
invoice of several barrels of very SUI
perior White Petro Oil. We have
been using his oil in this office for a
number of months, and can say in all
truth, that he keeps on hand only the
purest and best. Having made oils
a speciality in his grocery store, he
has studied the nature of oils and
found out where and how the best nor
explosive oils are made, and his plan
of dealing in buying for cash and SELL
ing for cash on a short margin, en-
ables him to give better bargains, the
quality considered, than anybody else
is able to. Mr.. Brown also keeps a
choice assortment of family groceries,
garden seeds, fruits, ETC., which he
sells very cheap.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

A concert will be given at Fair
Lawn Institute on Friday night April
sth' under the supervision of Miss
Bard who will be ably assisted bv
the best musical talent of the citv
The proceeds will be devoted to re-.
plenlshing the Library of Fair Lawn
This School is an institution that orr
citizens should feel proud of, and we
Know they will all be out in full force
at the concert. W
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03
N OTICE!
To Holders of Liquidating Levee Scrip

TIMBER THE REQUIREMENTS OF AN
- Act of the Legislature OF the State of Mis-
sissipp entitled ian Act to ascertain the Oustand-
ing Indebtedness Of the Lqudating Levee District,
and for other purposes" approved March 9th, $780,
notice is hereby given that all holders OF
Liqudating Levee Bonds registered or unregistered,
ald Surplusage Certificates, shall filel the same
with the Liquidating Ievee 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 is further provided that all
Liuuidating Levee Bonds and Surplusage Certii-
Gates not so presented by the said first Monday in
June 1880, shall be absolutely and fOreuer barred
The said new bonds shall be issued for the same
amounts as in each Bond or Surpusage Certificate
taken up and cancelled, without cost to the holder
or owner thereof but after issuing said new Bonds,
the holder or owner therereOf may have the same
divided into such amounts as he desires, upon sur
rendering the original aud paying to the Auditor
and Commissioner fifty cents for each bond issued
in lieu thereof.
" " n"I H, AUai,Sf' Ex-Ofiicio Leyco
" Treasurer Commissioners.
NfebIa-gtn I
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

Our young friend, Percy M. Smythe
for sometime past connected with
the house of w. O. Strauss of this
city, left for Pine Bluff, Ark, on
Friday morning, where he goes to
accept a lucrative position in the
mercantile house of S. Franklin ESQ.
We commend Percy to the citizens of
Pine Bluff, as a young gentleman of
integrity and fine business quallfica-
tons, and worthy of their full conf
dence and esteem.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

Misses Aimee and Lucy Stolen.
werck, of Alabama, who have been
visiting their relatives, Mrs. w. L.
Nugent and Mrs. T. A. Melville, in
this city for some weeks past, left for
thei1 home on Thursday evening.
The young ladies, accomplished,
pleasant and entertaining, were quite
popular with our society gallants, and
repetition of their visit will be re-
ceived with much pleasure.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

IHE COMET acknowledges agree.
able visits during the week from,
Judge ID. Carr, of Kosciusko; Sena-
eor wilcox, now of Monticello, and
senator Longino and Judge McMil-
ian from the same place; Judge JEFF.
lords, of Mayersville; Capt. Frank
Burkitt, of Okolona; Senator Brown
OF Enterprise; Mr.. Battaile, of the
New Orleans Times, and w. II. Gar
land Jr., of New Orleans.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03
+" Anlfa CaIVa.o

s The ardent sportsman, in the height
2 OF the season, with rod and line, min
| now bucket, and the inevitable "snake
. plsen," will betake himself to Claw.
: renee Lake." The morning is beau.
, tlful, the birds sing their Spring songs,
, and the bdsso profuaado of the happy
frog is heard in the distance.
A specialized minnow is impaled up
on the hook and the tempting bait is
thrown with scientific exactness, lust
beneath that low-spreading bough,
near the messy log, the very spot in
all the lake for a four-pound trout.
The minnow struggles to the surface,
and desperately wriggling slowly
sinks. The light feather float moves
quickly, goes under, rises, disappears
again. This is certainly a fine fellow.
The ardent sportsman turns his wrist
and tightens his line, as only an ex-
pert can, and the fish is hooked. 1t is
gallant fellow-struggling for dear
llfe-he shoots straight away from the
boat. The line is carefully frightened,
and the fish, after a game struggle,
changes his course to the opposite di-
rection. Now up and then down the
lake, the line sings as it cuts the water.
The fish at least five-pounder-
fights to get among the tangled mass
of vines and brush that grow deep in
the lake; the fisherman tries to keep
him in open water AT last, with the
strength of final effort, the fish
makes straight, clean run, the line
breaks with a snap, and the five
FOUNDER is once more a free citizen of
his native lake.
Damages are repaired. Another
bright, dancing minnow is thrown to
this attractive spot of water. Again
the same kind of strike. Once more
the expert turn of the wrist, and a
second time a five pound fish fights
for his life. After long struggle the
game fellow yields, and is pulled into
The boat AS fine specimen as you
aver saw of the "An,ia CMlpn"-alias
John A. GrindIe."
At Jackson, forty years ago, this
ish that gives you such fine pull,
md fights 50 game, and that is so
worthless for the table, was christen- \ \
ID John A. Grindle," and so he is f
allied wherever he is found. Per- \
laps some of our oldest inhabitants I
an tell why he came to be named
John A. Grindle.n ISAAK. >,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

lie ParlOr Shoe Store of this city,
CT The management of Mr.. T. T.
sons, is a great luxury and con-
iehce to the citizens Of Jackson and
Aguous communities. 1t contains
~ extensive stock Orwell selected
r, and affords a guarantee of a
nj without the risk of having a
''y article palmed off on you.
oOmmend the ParlOT Shoe Store
'Ofthy Of public confidence and
port.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

lhe Oliver Clifton reached Carthage
uesday and started on her downward
Up Thursday, with a fair load of
,Ilon seed and shingles.
me value of business in the differ
u lines, brought to Jackson the last
p OF this boat reached about fifty
'e hundred dollars.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

rfoi. Keller's Ghost Sensation, now
ing performed at the Opera House,
truly wonderful thing. The ques-
a That bothers everybody is chow
done?" Tonight is the last APP
|Arance of the Ghosts, and we adj
f our citizens to visit the Opera
|use and see what it is.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

The orchestra connected with the
Barlow, Wilson, Primrose and Vests
|Ainsrels, entertained the guests of
|lhe Edwards House with elegant mu-
sic on Sunday night last, while
waiting for the train, en- route to New
orleans, where the troupe have been
playing this week.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

On Tuesday, last-nine days after
the occurrence of the fatal accident
the body of the late Mr.. John G. Sui
livan was found. 1t had been found
in the fish trap near the bridge, and
within so yards of where the ac-
cident occurred. The remains were
consigned to their last resting place
on Monday morning, followed by a
large concourse of sorrowing relatives
and friends. May the winds blow
gently, the birds sing sweetly, and
the sod rest lightly over his grave.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

After an extended trip through the
|ural districts, Charley 'Tolbert is
gain at the European House, where
Y will be pleased to see his friends.
marley refused a position as bugler
pr side show to remain with his
ia customers, and he asks a continu-
nee of their former patronage.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

The party that was to have been
given by the young gentlemen COM
losing the "Consymile," at the resi-
lence of Mrs. w III. FL. Green, last
hight, was postponed until Wednes-
lay night, 18th inst.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

ne regular meeting of st. Andrews
'ish' of the Episcopal Church, took
|ve on Monday (Easter) last. An
'uon for Vestrymen was held and
following gentlemen chosen for
ensuing year: Messr+. ID. P.
YER u. ID. Subway, A. Virden Sr.,
ureen, w. S. Hamilton, Jno. w.
,nson' E. Virden, p. p. Bailey and
Z. Virden.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

The Strawberry Festival given by
ladies of the Presbyterian church, in
the basement of the church on Thurs
day night, was well attended, and
upwards of $40 realized for the benefit
Of the Mission Society.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

A concert is to be given at Clinton
on Friday evening next, the 9th inst,
under (, the auspices of the young ladies
OF the Female Institute. Refresh
ments will be provided by the ladies.
ana an enjoyable time may be expect
Gu by all who attend. We have
hearo OF number of our young ladies
ana gentlemen who will be present
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

The young gentlemen of this city
who attended the leap year ball in
Canton on Wednesday night, give a
glowing description of their trip, and
express themselves as delighted with
the courtesies shown them.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

A young lady $50 they say never
turns her head in church; yet they
can always explain the costumes worn
by all the ladies in the congregation.
How is it?
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03
DIED.

IN knoxville, Tenn, at 0:15 D. M, after .
painful and pr0tracted illness, WILLIAM
fENNER CONTENDER, aged % wears. III
was q son of the late DR.. VIM. n Coor.
Lendef and Anna u. COOrPender, nee Banks
sister OF Or. H. g. and r. Bruce Banks,
anu IN was brother-in-law of Rev. Geo. b,
Eager, at whose house he died.
VIM: Contender was young GENTLE
,nan Oh merit and promise, and possessed
i ina1y eNeelleht qualities of head and heart.
~ those VINO knew him well, and aDDre-
ciated him, he was much endeared Nv his
SGnsle manners and strong attachments to
ms friends, as well as by his upright lust
anu noble character. Always modest and
uhassulnlng, MS merit always is. he VET nos
sessed wonderful self-reliance and laud-
~ ngIe ambition in the unequal struggle of
me- lie was deyoting himself to study of
ne,cei!clhe, and babe fair to distinguish MIN
self in the profession to which his father
was once an ornament, u dutiful son to u
widowed mother, loving, kind brother, a
true, tried and warm friend, exemplary in
ueeu, Ill every relation of life, Win. Goor-
pender could hardly be spared in life. and
most OF attached friends will mourn with
MS mother and sister his most untimely
9eatn. LII Will ever be source of com
io 10 them, however, to know that in his
iast hours he manifested the most beauti-
ill ana perfect christian faith and resigna-
tlon, and that for months previously his
thoughts had dwelt upon the immortal in
interests of his soul, and that he had per-
slstently sought and finally found that com
tort so dear to all christians, our Sayiour's
pafdoning grace, and inefiable love. A |
etter from Rev. Mr.. Eager, who attended
iliii' says MS last words were ~ am salts
led-perfectly satisfed--that in nv last
moments Christ will be my friend and /
AVE no fear for the future.,'
Dear Willie, farewell; Il long. last fare
veil genial, true friend. ID.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03
Mistake and a Correction.

KINDS Co. Mss, April ID, 1880.
DEAR sIR-Fair play on all, is what the
people want and the law desires. You
may not have taken notice that there are
now in West Jackson, two Photograph
Galleries doing business in this county
without having paid Privilege Tax for the
same; sooa they will be gone and the
county $50 90 short, unless looked after.
Yours truly etc,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

When woman is so very tired
that she lean hardly hold her head
up" she goes out shopping and walks
about ten miles; and when man is
very tired he plays billiards, say eight
or ten games, and walks about fifteen
miles.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

We had the pleasure of meeting
during the week Messrs. George Huer
and VIM. FORESTER, the former adj
vance agent, and the latter stage di-
rector of the Colville Company. Mr..
Huer has beenj for the past eight years
assistant treasurer of the Olympic
Theatre, in st. Louis, Mo-, and is a
well known and popular theatrical
gentleman. Mr.. Forester is well
known in musical circles in the East,
and is a pleasant and agreeable gentle
man.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

Jackson society is now enlivened by
The presence of Miss Chalmers,
laughter of Hon. James r. Chalmers,
Who is now visiting the family of her
Judge H. II. Chalmers.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

"Did you see Miss - at Church on
Easter Sunday?" Second young lady
40 be sure didn't she have on her
last springs bonnet re-trimmed and
yet she tries to put on style"
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

Mr. E. Bloom, the Champion Furni-
lure Dealer of Jackson, in addition to
his very handsome assortment of fur
nlture, has 200 elegant English and
German Chromos from so cents up.
Zee his reconstructed advertisement.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

WHY suffer with bad Cold If one bottle
of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup viii cure a
Cough Of the worst kind. DR.. Bulls Cough
syrup is sold for y cents per bottle, in
every respectable drug store in the United
States
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03
MARRIED.

-, ssEns'sSIoNsc-CoopER--At the residence y,
T% s ps1GG' latner in Lawrence county on
Cooner ~ M Maren 10Th, 1880, Miss Annie
county. ''o"S' Vi Lincoln
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS eauro =
SS $780, MISE, az the residence of the brides
bnn ents, March oath, by the Rev. w. X
cron s'as' u; D., Capt. j. Frederick Lille.
MISE E NJ aInkeheid, Ontario, Canada, and
"'~"peth Montsarrat, of Beauregard.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

A short story-Two persons, two
croquet mallets, and the green sward.
Chapter 2. explain gold ring, one
license, one preacher and the romance
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-04-03

Wm' Coor Pender Esq, formerly n
resident OF this city, died at the resi-
dence of his sister, Mrs. Eager in
knoxville, Tenn, on Thursday last.
lie mad many friends in Jackson who
vii, regret to hear of his death, which
tho' not unexpected, will be none the
less mourned by those who knew his
many good qualities. Peace to his
ashes.