The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-10-13
IT ZEE CITY .

Call at the Circuit Clerks Office ant
register.
News items are almost as scarce as dust
is plentiful.
Remember the joint discussion to day
at representatives, Hall.
Mr.. James Ross left last night for OXFORD
to attend the State University.
Mrs. DR.. Scarborough, of Kosciusko, i.
visiting the family of Judge Campbell.
We regret to note that Mr.. L. F. Chile:
has resigned his position as deputy sheriff
Hon. A. II. Longino, of Monticello
spsnt Yesterday with his numerous Jackson
friends.
-Rumor tells us Of d wedding before
many days have passed. Probably more
thar, one.
Miss Ada B, Green left for Vicksburg
this morning fora Two weeks visit to friends
in that city.
All the city schools are doing well, and
most OF them have larger patronage than
for years past.
Mrs. w. II. II. Green returned home
Monday from an extended visit to Virginia
and the North.
Mr.. T. E. Richardson is out again after
being confined to his bed by two weeks
attack OF sickness.
Jas. 4. Coon, Esq, of Byram, one of
the leading merchants of that place, called
upon US yesterday.
Hon. w. A. Hurt, of Winona, was in
the city the first of the week, and paid US Il
most agreeable visit
Our merchants have brought on the
finest and most complete stocks ofdry goods
ever seen in Jackson.
Aldermen Jno. w. CIingan and H. NJ
Taylor are both suffering from severe at
tacks of malariaI fever.
Mr. and Mrs Carl H. Shaifer returned
to Jackson from Pass Christian last week.
They will reside here in future.
The Young Mems Social Club will give
one of their delightful entertainments at the
residence of Mrs. McArdle, this evening.
The Public School children are looking
up books, states, and satchels, preparatory
to the opening Of the schools next Monday.
Cotton seed is selling ct 24@25c. per
bushel in this market We hope enough
will be kept on the plantations to insure
another crop.
The ladies exhibited their public spirit
and patriotism by turning out in large num-
bers to hear Col Manning, and they were
amply repaid.
We are glad to learn that Miss Kate
Manship, who has been for several weeks
Frustrated by a severe attack of fever, is
conyaescing.
The terms of the contract between the
city and the Gas Company require the gas
to be in readiness on Capitol street by
November LIST.
Mrs Judge Bowman, of Yazoo, is visit
ing relatives and friends in this city and
vicinity. She is a Jackson belle of other
days, and has not lost her charms.
Last Saturday brought the largest
crowd to Jackson we have seen in many a
day. The streets were packed, and the
pedestrian had hard time getting along.
We are glad to note that Mr.. Wiley
II. Potter has so far recovered from the
injuries and bruises inflicted by his fall last
week as to be at his place Of business again.
Owing to unavoidable adverse eircum
stances, Prof Hampel has decided not to-
have his proposed Concert for the benefit
OF Michigan sufferers at least not at pres
ent.
1t is reported that the new management
Of the V. and NJ. Rtilroad is not friendly to
the "exen,sion" business. The business
migbt he curtaiIed without detriment to
the country
The information which led Us to state
that DR.. Morgan Adams. of Sardls, haa
removed to this city to practice MS pro
fession. dentistry, was incorrect. he VIII
continue in Sardis.
Pearl River Bridge and Turnpike are
low in excellent repair, so that our friends
in he Free State can bring their cotton and
other products to this market, where they
will ina ready purchasers and good prices.
The candidates for Governor viii speak
TODAY in the capitol. Let everybody turn
out and hear the issues of the canvass dis
cussed. The Democrats and Conservatives
will give their champion a warm welcome.
Capt. Jno. NJ. smylie, of the Land
Ohee, returned from Washington last 0as,
efday, looking immensely pleased over tue
result of his visit to that city. he was very
successful in securing land patents for the
STATE and had time and other engagements
Permitted, he would have remained sill All
NE lands claimed had been secured
Among recent sales by McDonnelps
Foundry, was an engine Of ls-horse power
haeOlOred man named Henderson Little,
whose fafu is about seven miles south-west
adacksOn. The engine, grist-mill, and out
Incomplete, cost about $4,000 and on
MS Little handed M Mcdonnell seven
.andred dollars in gold. We are pleased 9
Sl0nicls such instances Of thru on the pafl
N0ut oolOrsd citizens.