The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-07-07
The Late Benjamin D. GuIlett.

The late Benjamin:D. Gullett the famous
gin manufacturer, was a benefactor, and his
death is loss to the South. The New Or
leans Picayune gives a sketch of his life.
He died at Amite City, Louisiana, June
Doth, and was born in Wilkes county, North
Carolina, April l4th, 1915. About 1920 his
father removed to Georgia, and in 1885 to
Green county, Alabama. While still a
very young man, Mr.. Gullett adopted tn e
trade of builder, and when only nineteen
years of age was successful contractor
In 1913 Mr.. Gullett went to Aberdeen,
Miss, where he carried on the same business
until 1861. That year he established cot
ton gin mandatory in Aberdeen. From
1857 tor 1862 he resided in New Orleans
Endeavoring to pass the Federal lines after
the fall of the city, he was arrested, and
sentenced to twelve months hard labor at
Fort Jackson. Upon the earnest solicita-
tons of his masonic brethren he was grant
ed new hearing and released.
After the war he settled in Amite City
and engaged in hauling lumber, having lost
nearly all his property during the civil con
hict. He soon abandoned this occupation
snd went to the North. There he was fortu-
nate enough to secure position as general
manager of the Mystic River Hardware
Manufacturing Company, Connecticut.
Again, in 1869. he returned to Amite City
and established the Gullett Gin Factory,
which has become famous. and turns out
annually over one thousand ginning ma
chimes.
The Attempt to Assassinate President
Garfield Condemned by the People
A large meeting of the citizens of Jack
son, called together by the news of the
field, was held in the Representatives Hall,
Saturday night, July I'd. The following
were the proceedings
Upon motion of Gen. Geo. c. Mckee,
Chief Justice Chalmers was called to the
Chair, who, in eloquent and patriotic terms,
explained the object of the meeting.
On motion of Col ]. L. Power, Jno. T.
Hull and J. J. Spellman were requested to
act as Secretaries.
On motion of Judge W. P. Harris, the
Chair appointed the following committee to
prepare suitable resolutions Judge w. P
Harris, Judge j. A. 2. Campbell, Gen.
Thos. J. Wharton, Col w. L. Hemingway,
Hon. Jas. Hill, Judge P. 2. Bailey, Hon.
w. Ell. Gibbs, Judge r. j. Alcorn, Rev.
John Hunter. The committee reported the
following resolutions, which, on motion of
Hon. 81. @. Myers, were adopted by a rising
vote:
WHEREAS, We, the people of jackson,
Mississippi, of all races and parties, in mass
meeting assembled, have become aware of
| the assassination of james A. Garfield
President of the United States and we
deem it duty devolEed upon us as citizens
70 give expression to our sentiments upon
an occasion 80 m0mentous and deplorable
be it
Resolred. That the death of the President
of the United States by this act of cruel
atrocity Oils rs with indignation and horror,
as crime against humanity and civilized
society, and against the people of the United
States. upon whom the death of the chief
magistrate falls as a great calamity.
Resotced, further, That no pains should
be spared 70 size assurance to the world that
the brave and Memorable minds OF our eocn-
trymen hold the crime of assassination in
the utmost detestation and adherence.
Resolved, further, That in a seasonable
time the Secretary of this meeting prepare
and forward to the family of President
0arhsln Gopy Of these resolutions in token
| Of the condolences, aud deep sympathy and
sorrow of our community.
On motion the city papers we're requested
to publish these proceedings.
The following gentlemen were called upon
and briefly addressed the meeting: Gen. T. ].
Wharton, Rev. John Hunter, Hon. jas.
Hill.
Amer prayer by Rev John Hpntef Ire lie
Meeting adjourned
JoHN T. HUH.
j. j. EpELLMAN.