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The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

For the protection of the Senator
nom the 18th District, who submitted
the amendment to bill in the Senate
TO prevent the dear girls from having
the luxury of chewing gum, we will
say that he was confident that il
would not become law, or he would
never have proposed 1t.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14
s,lKD,

At mississippi Cityson Feb. 18th
l.. l.. Davis. -
Deceased was a man ofrare capacity.
At the time of his death he held the
appointment of U. S. Commissioners.
For many years he was Chancery and
Circuit Clerk of Harrison County.
"After life's fifrl fever lie sleeps vel"
WIN, G.,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

1t was I'm the horse-car. First young
lady: ayes, and Julia is to be married,
too" Second young lady: "NO! you
don't mean it ! To whom, pray? First
Y. L: "Charlie Stapleham. He's a
real nice fellow-nO bad habits, you
know; doesn't drink, nor smoke, nor
chew!" Second Y. l.: "But he is
awfully soft" They exchange Chances,
smile sweetly, and Charley's virtues
are no longer praised.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

The young ladies of Washington
are debating how they shall effect
ually rebuke the ill.bred men who
stare at them i'm street-oars and stages.
Easy enough. Poke the point of your
parasoI handle into their eyes. A
man, no matter how ill-bred he may
be, loses his appetite for staring after
he has had an eye punched out three
or four times. Or the young ladies
might walk.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

pcarance Of things generally, there came 4
rap nj the door, which | responded to BY
the usual "come in," when in came our
nlend Hurt, of Winona, accomDanied NV
TWO ladies and one Of them, Il bright iolly
hearted little daughter of Mississippi. Miss
Fannie lylcs, of Macon, who has n posi-
ton here in the Treasury Department.
ielt that bright radating sunbeam had
entered the room, as she came Gorward and
shook hands, saying that she was ALWAYS
glad to meet Mississippian. Confiden-
tiaily speaking, the writer would not OBJ
ject to meeting legion of Mississippians
da'ly' II they were half as pleasant as his
new made acquaintance, and how those
Macon boys allowed this young lady to
leave there, for home in this region
without some Of them suiciding is hardly
conceivable. The issue OF THE COMET
containing this letter however. shall he
carefully suppressed from the sight of A
certain good lady here who bears my name:
Iafncll, has been the hero of Washington
Tor some days, though he has now departed
Tor other fields Of labor. | noticed A
huge poster advertising minstrel show,
lew days ago, which had in very promi-
nent line ''Parnell will be there" which
l suppose was equivalent to saying that
any lack of merit in the show proper, will
De supplied by the presence of Mr.. Parnel. |
me night he spoke,at the capital was such
Il bitter one, that did not 60 out. but per-
sons who heard him say that his effort was
a very mediocre one.
From where | sit can see the little old |
brick house about fifteen feet below the
level of the raised street, in which General |
" Washington made his headquarters for
tlne, before he was made President nearly
4 hundred years agone. 1t is one story
building, and its architectural appearance.
= suggestive OF taste, or rather want of
it, that existed sin the oldcn time, long
h@o. q. Ill. Ii.
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MARRIED.

MCCALLUM- THORNTON. AT the
residence of the brides father, in Lake
Miss, on the 5th inst, by the Rev
Geo. Il. Thompson, DIR. Archie Nc
Callum TO Miss Annie Thornton.
The couple have our best wishes, for
a successful and happy married life.
GALLOWAY-W WILLIAMS. AT the
Methodist Church in this city, Feb. II,
1880, by Rev. DIR. Watkins, DIR. w. A.
Galloway and Mrs. L. NJ. Williams.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

the House, on Tuesday, Mr..
|is, of Claiborne, in the debate up
certain chapter of the New Code,
few extracts from book
eh he said che supposed very few
be members were familiar" 1t
the Bible.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

Among the visitors to the Capital
of Mississippi is Il lively and dashing
young lady from Texas. She is full of
vivacity, ready in repartee, handsome
and very attractive. One of our smart
young men, wishing to impress her
with a favorable opinion of his rising
genius, called her "the wild mustang
of the West" but he made Il failure,
for she Immediately turned upon him
with
II had Il great deal rather be a
Texas mustang than Mississippi
donkey"
Our smart Jacksoniaitsprout yielded
the ribbon without further contention,
as he was bound to.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

E have tramped over the entire
and asked every person we met
|ews of a local or general nature,
we might entertain the dear peo-
newsy local column. But we
everybody as wise as we are
all know nothing, and very little
|at
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

Alderman was explaining to a friend
how to get rid of rats; and this is the
advice given: "And you don't can
got rid of dose rats Amt it? Veil, 1
told you how. You yust charge dem
two dollars a day for board, like dem
Meridian hotel keepers, and every
dam rat will get up and git"
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

The opening of our new Opera
House last night, was grand affair.
The management were peculiarly for
tunate .in securing the Huntley COM
binatlon ford occasion, for the per-
formance al ven by them last night,
could not have been excelled. Mr..
Huntley never appeared to better adj
vantage than he did in the character
of Elliot Gray, and Miss florence
Kennedy made beautiful creation of
the part of Rosa Leigh. In fact, the
whole company excelled themselves
upon this occasion, and the audience
expressed their approval by repeated
outbursts of applause.
The Streets of New sYork, is the
play selected for this evening, and we
advise our theater-goers not to miss
this opportunity of seeing a first-class
troupe in good play.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14
EXECUTRIX NOTICE,

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
HINDs COUNTY.
Chancery Court, First District Estate OF Henry
MusgrOve, deceased.
w HEREAS LETTERS TESTAMENTA were
w granted to the undersigned Minerva L. Mus
grove, on the estate of Henry Musgrove, deceased,
on the 18th day Of January, 1850, by the Chancery
Court OF Kinds county, First District, and State OF
MissisSipp Now, this is to give notice requesting
all persons having claims against the estate Of tbe
said Henry Musgrove, deceased to exhibit the
same, and have them registered in the manner and
forever barred.
Jackson, Kinds county, LIST District Mississippi,
MINERVA T.. MUSGROVE
ExecutIiX OF Estate of Henry Musroye deceased
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

| young lady arrived at the resi-
ice of Capt, Jno. A. Webb, on
ldnesday night last. She is too
me, however, to receive visitors.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

man by the name of G. L. Rice,
Pm our citizens will remember as
nan who sold coffee pots for Mr..
Key on Speng,er's corner, was ar
ed upon telegram from Edwards
Pr, charging him with robbery.
Fas taken back for trial.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

Fine North-bound trains on thu Chi
,,o st. Louis and New Orleans Rail
N, are crowded every night, with
uruing Mardi Gras excursionists.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

man by the name of j. w. Kel
PAS arrested in this city OH Sun
upon II telegram from the author.
of Crystal Springs, charging him
\ burglary. He was turned over
be Marshal Of that town, and was
en back for trial.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

The case of Jno S. Boyle VS.. The
lifted States, occupied the attention
Inc United States Court, Monday.
lille is charged with passing coun-
felt money.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

len or twelve shots were exchanged
Raymond, Tuesday night, between
Operate and well known character
bed VIM. Miller, and Sheriff Nor
b and his deputy, Capt. White,
} made his escape, but is supposed
lave been shot twice.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

phe House of REPRESENTATIVES has
Bed resolution, looking to an
ly adjournment of the Legislature.
hing this object in view, the mem
\ are working like beavers, hold
both day and night sessions.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

Jackson's citizens and members of
the Legislature desiring to contribute
to the fund for the Hood orphans, can
do so by procuring one of the splendid
photographs of the children from A.
A. Folkes, at the Edwards House.
The photographs are beautifully got
ten up, and are an ornament to the
parlor, besides being memento of one
whose memory lives in the hearts of
the peoDle,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

The evening session of the House,
Saturday, waa occupied by the in
AUCTION and passage of local bills.
action was taken upon any bills of
eneral nature.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14
N. II. SLEDGE, JR.. !
VS..
ID. II. BOONE. ct al,

N. r. SLEDGE, JR.,
VS..
| ID. II. BOONE. ct al.
Appeal from the Chancery Court of Pa
nola county, Hon. j. L. Morgan, Chancellor
This was a bill filed by d. Il. Boone anC
his wife Ohe latter of whom was. at the
time, an infant to set aside Il decree con
firmng Il final settlement of appellant, who
was guardian Of said infant at the time O.
her marriage. The bill was demurred tt
chiefly upon the ground that the proceed.
ings could not be instituted during the
infancy Of Mrs. Boone.
The demurrer was overruled, hence this
appeal.
r.. II. Taylor and r. W. White, for APP
pellant.
l.. c. Balch, for appellecs.
CAMPBELL, j.,
Held
1. BY 21265 of the Code, no decree affect
ing the interest of minor is conclusive
until one year after the minor shall attain
full age, unless etc. This is an extension
Oh Ine established rule OF CnancerN
Courts in certain DEGREES against in
fants, before the statute. 1t is the doctrine
of the authorities that where an improper
decree has been made against an infant, it
may be impcached by original bill, and that
the infant need not wait until attaining full
age, but may apply to open the decree as
soon as he thinks fit.
,. The bill in this case, although called
bill of review, is to be treated as bill by
an infant to open an improper decree preju-
dicial to her interests in favor of her late
guardian. The bill shows error in the set
Element. The demurrer admits it and was
properly oyerrulcd.
Affirmed, with thirty days to answer.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

lively little scrimmage occurred on
a West side Tuesday evening. No
.rious damage was done, only lit
A blood spilled.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

Fe acknowledge the pleasure of a
Thursday, from Col. Jos. McCloy,
per Sheriff of Kinds county, and
a citizen of Warren county.
McCloy has numerous friends in
community, who are always
bed to meet him.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

Colored Odd Fellows of this city
fed yesterday, Tuesday headed
II Silver Cornet Band, aud ac-
anied by delegations from seve-
pwns. They presented a fine
rance. The members of Jack
|Odge entertained their visiting
rem, with a banquet and ball at
los Hall on Tuesday night.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

ing term of the United States
IN this city, Appointment attorney
Practices before that Court, hav-
'casion to refer to a process serv-
The Marshal, said that 1.-THE writ
Hrved by a little Marshal about as
as your finger.n He had refer
2 our handsome young friend
3. Cage, Esq, who still occupies
'osition Of Chief Deputy under
Ihos. W. Hunt, and they don't
any more efficient officers than
Notwithstanding his Liliputian
.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

State Senator Gibbs is on the right
track. He says that "the two inn
pOrtant things for Mississippi Is a
good system Of free schools, and the
proper administration Of justice" -
Vicksburg Herald.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

Fhe members of the Sans Souci Club
| making preparations for a Grand
m. to take place the latter part
|the present month.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

b old colored lady suggested to us
morning, that Jackson ought to
+ u Molly Graws of her own, and
b people from gwine away from
to spend der money" We
pissed the old lady that it should
blended to.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

10 legal voters, citizens of this
lmunity, colorcd gentlemen and
pnents of the manly art of self
|nse, engaged in free fight, on
itol street, yesterday "wednesday
hing. They were separated before
Eh damage was done. No arrt SITS.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

I
trict Kinds County
NANCY Cook,
vs..
CHARLES Cook.
m OPENING the sworn bill Of complaint, file,
" in this case and il appearing to the satisfaction
OF the Court that Charles Cooks place OF residence
is unknown, SO that the ordinary process of thi,
Court cannot be executed against him, it lie there
enter his appearance herein on or before the second
Monday in February, \. D., 1850, the same being Il
Rule day Of said Chancery Court at the Court
Room thereof in the city OF Jackson, Kinds coun-
ty, Mississippi, and plead, answer or demur u
cumpainants bll or the several allegations thereof
will he taken for confessed to him. 1t is further
ordered that this order be published in The Comet
newsp' per published in the city OF jackson, once
week for four consecutive weeks.
Ordered this Dec. "a, 1879.
w. T. RATLIFF, Clerk.
BY A. G. MOORE D. G.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

Miss Ella Bass of Madison Station
visiting Mrs. J. w. Jenkins, of
rs city.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

). d. Griffith, formerly of this
put now one of leading physicians
ansas City Mo-, with his bride
FED his friends at the residence
rs. Bailey, near this city, oil
~ evening. We hope the
Prs visit to his old home will be
pleasure to himself and his fair
b bride.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

EcursiOns on the Oliver Cl'f On
become quite fashionable. We
|owledge the pleasure of an invi-
7 to participate in one on Monday
lhg, which we were prevented
accepting by business engage
+. Capt. Cameron will make
clifton popular with verybody.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

When a cat gives an entertainment
from the top Of a wall, it isn't the cat
we object 10, it's the waul.
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Elk parte, |
j. W. GORE.

| FIX parte,
j. W. GORE.
Appeal from the Circuit Court of Union
county, Hon j. W. c. Watson, Judge.
The only question presented in this case
is whether under 227S6 of the Code of 1871
Constable is entitled to the reward OF
5000 therein provided for the arrest of u
person "who has killed another and is flee
ing before arrest"
Barry Il Beckett, for appellant.
T. c. Catchings, Attorney General, for
appellee,
CAMPBELL, j.,
Held
The Constable did only his duty in max
ing the arrest. Ii is the duty of Il Consta-
Bile Ito keep and preserve the peace within
his county" and assist in executing the
crininsl laws Of this State--COdc ESQ, lie
assumes this obligation in entering the
office, and is not entitled to any pay except
that specifically provided. The reward
z21S0 of the Code was designed
to induce the arrest of fleeing hOmicides by
persons not under an official obligation to
do it. Warner V. Grace ct al, II Mimi. 4S7.
Judgment affirmed
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14
CAMPBELL, j.,
KATE GLOVER, !

vs..
/ 5. +. HILL, ct al.
| Appeal from the Chancery Court of Mar
shall county, Hon. \. y, Fly Chancellor.
Appellant is the widow Of Robert Glover
deceased, who died interstate, and without
children, and the controversy in this case
is to the extent Of her right of doweF in
her husbands land. She claims that she il
entitled to eighty acres exempt by law from
execution, and then to one-half of the re.
mainder of the lands, as dover.
Watson & Smith for appellant.
Stith & Stith for appellees.
GEORGE, j.
HID
1. The hOmestead-on the death of the
acknowledgements TO his widow aud chill
dren as tenants in common; andif there be
no children, 20 the widow; and If there be
no widow, to his children.-COde, 1856.
>. Under zl2Sl of the Code, the widow is
entitled to dover, when the husband, as i'm
this ease, died intestate and without de-
scendauts. TO Ouc-half Of his realty in fee
The dover is to include his dwelling
and outbuildings. SO il is seen that the
dover and the homestead are both required
TO embrace the sane prOperty-the dwell
ing and Out-houses.
3. When the homestead right Is set apart
she i entitled to all embraced in it, whether
il be more or less than what her dover
would be when assigned. When the dover
is assigned il must embrace, as far as il
goes, the homestead right. If in getting
one-h alt Of the whole land il be necessary
to take more than the homestead right,
then ali the homestead right will be includ-
ed in it, and 50 much outside Of il as NAV be
necessary to give her One-half Of all the
land. As to the land outside the homestead,
she would hold II as dover alone; the
other she would hold under both titles,
which. however is. in both cases, an ALSO
lutte fee simple. Decree affirmed
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14
CHANCERY NOTICE.

The State OF Mississippi, Chanccry Court, lst Dis
trict, Kinds County.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-02-14

NANCY Cook, }
VS..
CHARLES Cook.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-09-25
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
IL CARD.

The manner i'm which have been called up
on To allow nv name 20 be used rs an lnde-
pendent Candidate fer Circuit Judge, leads me
to believe that the people desire to have TINS Of
flee removed FROM the arena of party pohticS
and placed rs it properly should he, upon i
more elevated and digniied plane. 1t IS an
Office of S,spreu4e dignity and one OF great re
Sponsibiii;v The life, liberty and property Oh
the citizen are To Il considerable extent, III the
Keeping of the Court The very peace ana
happiness of society. its morality and safety de-
pend largely upon the manner IN which courts
of Justice administer the law Judge, tnere-
fore. should have nothing To do with poltics;
IL is an Office which ever should be separated
from them. and thus kept pure and uncontam-
mated BIZ political bias, or influences OF any
character which might affect its purityor lnde-
pendence \ sorry day il will be to any peo-
Die when the ermine Is made the reward OF po-
litical service, or made Ia subServe pohtlcai
ends. / now say to my fellowcitizens OF all
shades of political opinion, that If II be. your
pleasure To confer upon me the honor, Will
accept the trust with full appreciation ct ITS
responsibilities, and promise You faithful 2nd
impartial discharge OF the duties OF the Once,
remembering. rs do. It's the whele people VINO
are to gain or loose as the law is properly or
improperly administered now place nlyseli
before the people as their Candidate for inc OF
flee of Judge OF this Circuit.
Respectfully.
JAMES III. GROVE.
Spp;crtbcr = 1850
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Ic,tc,. f,o.4 scrryriiIe about Uidd,e'cay

BEERYvrILE NIEGININ sept. 22nd.
Mrs>l,- Euiror, I had the pleasure VI visit
ing thc quic, but picturesque hUlc town of
Smitahcld last week. The slsrit oi improve
ucut is being exercised i'm their midst, as c'i-
dcncc OF which We noticed Cd iiuc Storc-housc
lust completed hv Air. smith, and other build
iusS I attended tac Episcopal Church and
heard ana excellent sermon by It's pastor. The
Choir must SOY. I. q splendid cpC-coupo>cd
of thc best female and male voices I'm the town.
>mithiclj Is uow. and / understand has i"r
SOME trn, been. Motel for its pretty young Ia
dies &c. uo qI,> ION. posS ,ss'- aS many STYLISH
urc,tv AMI bcVitchins lIiics a> amy p-Irc have
visited for Sl'us tim. pISt. Thc young mel,
trl,u what ! could hear. dcvo,c much attention
to music They have an cNccllcn, String Band,
aud hayc also received the instruments ll5l and
ur-auizcd Brass Baud They po>>c>> remark
able musical talent. Mr. Suck Bruce, of Win
chester. while passing through Smthhcld was
thrown from his horse, breaking his collar-honc
and sustaining other slight injuries. Mr.. john
~. Grlutbam was. as iar as / could learn, the
tyDrite candidate from that section ot the
county f,r the legislature, and am pleased %
scc tliat hc was nominated The FRsE PEEss Is
H- r,lDt,oi lo.tr In that section, a> IL justly
-houilhc. ALruN.
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The State of West Virginia,

jefferson County, to-wit
A I Rules held in the Clerks Office Of the
~ Circuit Court of jefferson County, septem-
Der 9th, 1850.
MOSES G. NADENBOUSCH. Sheriff of Berke-
lev County and rs such Committee Admin
istrator de bonis non with the will annexed
of David ]. Saunders, iscief.
Aqaia.
GEO. H. FLAGG, Executor and Deyisee of John
r. Flagg, deceased Thomas Hite Willis.
John J. Hammond Trustee. Ella or Eta
Hammond Herbert Hammond, Ohio Ham
mond and Bertha Hammond, Defendants.
Petition IL Chaacery.
The object Of this petition is to secure the
payment Is the petitioner of Judgment rem
dered in the Circuit Court ef Jefferson County
on the nth day Of April, is'si. of the Farmers
Bank of Virginia against Thch,as iite Willis
and John K. Flags fer the sum of S2loS f6 with
interest thereon from the 18th day of February,
isii2. and S2D.7O costs.
Ii appearing uh affidavit filed In this suit.
that the Defendants John J. Hammond, Trus-
tee. Ella or Eta Hammond, Herbert Hammond.
Otho Hammond and Bertha Hammond are not
residents ef the State of West Virginia, they are
hereby required to- appear within four weeks
after the date of the first publication of this or
der or the next Rule day, to wit the ith day
of October, 1850, and do what is necessary to
protect their interests in this matter.
And it i further ordered that Il copy of this
order shall he published once a week for four
successive weeks in the Virginia. Free PrcSs-a
newspaper published in this County-and post
ed at the frcnt door OF the House of the
said County, at least twenty days before Decree
is rendered,
FL. LYNCH.
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Faulkner and Travers p. q.
September IL, lSS0-4t Free Press fee SO.
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CHURCH NOTES.

The Sacrament of the Lords Supper will
be administered in the Presbyterian Church
in this place, on Sunday morning, October
10th. Preparatory services will commence
Friday morning, Sth.
The Rev Mr.. Davidson, of Martinshurg
preached in the NJ. E.Church South, in this
place, on Sunday morning last.
Rev John w Tongue, of this place
preached in the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, Winchester, on Sunday last, morning
and night.
No services in the Presbyterian Church in
this place tomorrow, Sunday, rs the pastor,
Rev \. G.. Hopkins will be absent-in at
tendance upon the Pan-PresbyteriaH Coun-
ell az Philadelphia. For the SAME reason
his appointment at Bculah Is withdrawn.