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The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

THE other day, a telegram was pub
lished stating that Gov. Blackburn,
of Kentucky, who is regarded as an
authority upon the subject, looked for
a cholera epidemic to follow upon the
heels Of the present widespread at
tack Of influenza, the theory being
that nature Is constantly running to
extremes, and the present excess of
ozone must be followed by deficiency.
II may be interesting to know that
Gov. Blackburn says that an infallible
preventative may be found in the use
Of free-stone and cistern water, and a
case of cholera cannot be found where
the patient has been confined TO these
as drink. The experience Of people
I'm Lexington. KY, during the cpl
demic Of 1885, is said to confirm this
theory, which is also sustained by
some Of the ablest physicians in the
country.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05
RES ADJUDICATA.


Senator-elect George writes to SEN
ator Lamar approving his vote on the
proposition to unseat Kellogg. He
says the Senate having decided that
Kellogg is entitled to his seat, the mat
ter is ended. George is right. Lamar's
vote was good one, and we are glad
he placed himself on record as he did.
The attempt to revise the action Of
the Senate and unseat Kellogg is due
in great measure 10 Ben Hill, OF
Georgia, who, in nearly everything he
says and does, betrays personal feeling.
Smart as the Senator is, he is not
and never will have per-
sonal strength and influence enough
to impress his views on the body Of
which he is a member.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

If the restoration of Grant to the
army roll for the purpose of retiring
incorporating for and disposing Of
him for all time--has the effect of
relieving the country from the terrors
of third-termism, imperialism, or even
the mildest form of Grantism, would
it not be an imminently justifiable
movement? What could this country
afford to give to escape even four
years term of Grantism? to say moth
ing of other dangers which loom up in
the distance If he ever gets another grip
Oh the three hundred millions of an
nual disbursements, and surrounds
himself with an army of unprincipled
placement who go tor all that is
in sight? Cannot our astute CO.
temporaries who see such a great
crime in Senator Lamar's vote to re-
tire Grant, strain their vision little
more and obtain faint glimpse of an
object worthy of the vote? We think
they could if they would take sharp
pointed lancet and pierce the film of
prejudice which has gathered over
their eyes.
For ourselves, having no love for
Grant, desplsing and abhoring the
civil record made by him, and dreading
the repetition of his baneful admins
tration as u calamity next TO war,
pestilence and famine, we think if he
can be effectually cotton rid of at the
trifling cost Of $1,000 a year, it will
be the best bargain the country ever
made
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

Sarah Bernhardt closed her week S
engagement ut st. Louis last Saturday.
1t was very successful in all respects.
Five of the audiences were 80 crowded
that the orchestra had to he removed
in order t. accommodate them. The
Republican thus sums up her merits:
The estimates of her acting are
curious and various a5 the comments
upon her person. One says she is IL
great artistic but not great actress !;
another that she is IN actress but not
II great artistic. But somehow she is
great in every ones view. She Is II
great woman. She Is original, incOm-
parable i'm her work and manner of
doing it. She does the things she en-
cages to do better than anybody else
can, and she is therefore great in her.
self. The critics who make such a
fine distinction between artistic work
on the stage and acting may work out
this problem of differential calculus for
themselves. Her audiences were salts
fled with her own demonstration of
power. A mathematical critic has
said: She is all straight lines and
acute angles, but she moves in
curves" and this application of trigo-
nometry to the anatomy of the Bern
hardt form divine will probably he ac-
cepted without question, rs figurative-
ly suggestive If not a physical fact.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05
GRACEFULLY COMPLIMENTARY.

The editor of the Magnolia Gazette
is not much given TO "tafy," but he
does sometimes pie on the soft soap a
little too thick for a sensitive nature.
The Ledger Of Brookhaven a short
time since announced:
Ed. Perkins has pair Of horns, said
TO be taken from a deer killed by ex-
President Polk, that he wants to
award TO the biggest liar In town. He
makes two exceptions.
To this the Gazette, anxious for an
TO pronounce a panegyric
upon the owner Of the horns, replies:
Wedon't know anything about those
1.-TWO exceptions" but aside from all
0thel considerations, Ed. should keep
the horns in his immediate possession,
as no person can enjoy a more superior
claim under his liberal conditions Of
award. Ed, you keep the horns.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05


A negro was killed on the NJ. Il o.
Railroad about Friday or Saturday
night two miles below Shubuta. lie
was employed to assist some men in
the caring for some car loads of stock
in the train. Itseems that when the
train pulled out from Shubuta they
were all in the stock car. They all
came out of the stock car and walked
along over the top of the train to the
rear end of it to get to the caboose. 1t
was dark, and it is believed that none
of them knew the road or had any sus-
picion they were near u bridge. The
last white man that clambered down
into the caboose, said he saw the negro
following him few car lengths behind
and as he entered the caboose, the
train went on to the bridge. The negro
was not seen alive any more. Hcwas
struck by the bridge on the back ofthe
head and knocked off, and probably
instantly killed. No possible blame
attaches TO any of the railroad people.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

JUDGE CAMPBELL AssAILED.

We regret to see In the Canton Mail
an article severely rejecting upon the
professional character of Hon. j. A.
7. Campbell, one of the Justices of our
Supreme Court. This article is ILL
timed and essentially untrue in all of
its material differences. There is, of
course, a shade of foundation to build
Il superstructure of such colossal dam
age upon, but when rightly under
stood the superstructure falls without
push or hurt.
1t is also to be regretted that leading
papers like the Vicksburg Herald and
Commercial, Meridian Mercury and
Others, have been so swift to reproduce
these serious charges, before any
friend of the Judge, acquainted with
the facts and circumstances which is
the groundwork of the Mails accusa-
ton, could he beard in explanation.
We as ure our respected cotemi 'orarles
who have given currency and public
ity TO tins damaging production that
the matter can and will he fully ex-
planned, and all the obnoxious and
lied and refuted. There is little or
nothing in it, and it is as little rs IL
fair journalist or Il just public can do
to wait until they have the explana-
ton.
We understand that Judge Calhoon,
late law partner of Judge Campbell,
will publish card in the Mail of to-
day fully exculpating him from any
disreputable or unprofessional COM
plicity in the matter referred to by
the Mail last week. And knowing
that Judge Calhoon will do the work
thoroughly we forbear making any
explanations which our own knowl-
edge and information would enable us
to do, choosing to adopt his when it
appears.
Judge Campbell has held prominent
and responsible positions for many
years. Raised in Madison county for
several years leading attorney in
Koscusco member of the State
Legislature and Speaker of the House
of Representatives in early life; II
member of the Confederate Congress I;
eight years on the Circuit Bench, after
the war; Several years leading at.
torney in Canton and four years on
the Supreme Bench. A record full of
honors, and of duties faithfully dis
charged. This is the first whisper
malice or SANDER has ever fixed upon
his proud name. 1t would be impos-
sible for such man to be guilty of
conduct which would debar him even
from the list of attorneys to say moth
ing of the highest honors of the pro-
fession. The charge is an absurdity
upon its face.
We ask our friends of the press and
the public to suspend their judgment
until the explanation of Judge CAL
hoon appears.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05
c. A. DUNCAN, ct al. |

RF Roprprsox
! AnneaI from tho rha11,,a,,, co,,r, Of fl.r
60, -.
Co""'y' hoh' ueorge Noou' Ihahcenor'
The questions In this case are stated In
| the oninion of tho Court which AZ givcn In
en-
'"Ii.
White a Bradshaw, for appellants.
Fred Bcall. for appellee.
CAMPBELL, j.,
Hetd-
This case presents two nav questions. viz.
1. Whether. under section ITsO of The
Code Of 1871, a wife. who had plantation
operated for her account. couId. I'm refer.
| ence to such operations. he treated and
held TO be engaged sin trade or business as
A fen,u1 sols' In the contemplation of the
sectionS
2. whether. I'm nm action at law against
wife and her husband. under Sec. i7s3 Of
the Code on 1871 on n eontract made Inv
her NOT when engaged In trade ar business
ms n fsm1,, soI,. I'M as n married woman
In a .tate Of case nroyided for Inv law. N h
essential 10 The Validity OF the Judgment
ATTAINED that The declsration shall aver.
moi only The exi.tencc Of the conditions
enahling the Woman m make a valid con-
,rac, hn, The ,,,rthar S,c, that ., ~. lime
oS The institntion ~ tho action sbe con.
timed 70 he tha owner oS sanarate nron.
erfv liable 20 the sati sfaction of the dan,anss
w. an xsr m. nnastian tirst .fated In The
NEGATIVE Tho proyis,on th.t a m.r,ieJ
wom.n may emnloy har money In trade or
hn.inass ara az, !.u,ha,, |. ,,.rr;ad ,yo,n.n
engages in trade ar hnsinass ~ f,,.,a-
~ sbe sbaIl hc bound NV her contracts
male In co,,rse Of nh tr.,,. or hnsinass
in Tho .ame ,n.nn.r "a n sha was uamar.
ried,; confemniates trade ar business other
than that snrciacaiIy reg,,lated nv the
statute ana contracfs disfinct from those
enn,ner.fed I'm n A. within her csnseity rs
A f,ms.< eovysrfs'
Asa femus eour.rf, she NAV make GER
tain Contract snecified nv The statute. As
a f>mDs ,oi,. emnloying her means In
trade or business. sbe NAV. In the nrose-
eution of that trade or business. eontract
as ii she was not married. The contracts
contemnlated In her character as T,,nr<
courerf. and f,ns< sol, are Distinct things.
and n Il NOT admissible 10 annuIl the re-.
striction Of the statute as 10 the eapacity
on a married woman. acting in her pre-
scribed sphere as such. as marked by the
statute. by treating her a. A f,m1< sei, A.
10 the contracts Enumerated by the statute
as those which she as a married woman
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05
N. J q G. RAILROAD.

We are indebted to the management
of this road for their annual report
which makes gratifying showing and
gives hopeful promise of its early COM
pletion to Jackson. Elsewhere we give
the salient points of this report from
a summary submitted by the New
Orleans Times to which we refer the
reader.
The road is in the right hands, and
we may soon look for new and i'm
portant line tapping jackson, and adj
ding much to her commerce, trade
and convenience.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

From every part Of the South comes
the cheering news that the two races
are now getting along on the most
agreeable terms. 1t will never be any
other way if the Radicals North will
keep from among them. They are
only instigators of hatred and not of
good, which they try so hard to make
the negro believe. The Southern white
man and the Southern black man can
liev in peace if outsiders will keep out.
-Gvford Falcon.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

On some points the Meridian
Mercury Is level-headed. The follow
ing paragraph sounds a good note,
and most men will heartily endorse it,:
Mississippi is going into the business
Of stock raising with commendable
spirit and energy, and it gives us
pleasure 10 chronicle the fact, as II Is a
step in the right direction. To improve
the..breed of our stock Is what we need,
Mississippi also has two excellent agri-
cultural papers-the Planters Journal.
Journal at Starkyille, both Of which
richly merit liberal patronage.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

The Governors salary of $1,000 IA
year is not enough to tempt our lux
urious friend Frantz into the eXecu-
tive mansion. AS long As the price of
beer keeps up, the Legislature must
increase the Governors salary or dis
pense with the services of Maj.
ErantZ
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05
sENAToR-ELEcT GEORGE ON THE
KELLOGG CASE.

The Washington Star says: "Sen-
ator-elect George, Of Mississippi, has
written letter to Senator Lamar in
dorsing and approving the latter's vote
in the Kellogg case. Mr.. George sub
stantially takes the ground Of res adj
judicatd; that there must be an end to
such contests somewhere and at some
time, and that when the Senate de-
clared that Mr.. Kellogg was entitled
to his seat that ended the contest.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

HERMAN, the wild-eyed Arab from
Ohio, has been burnt out in Memphis,
Mechanically speaking, and removed
his coal-scuttle Of sulphur to Bartlett
Tenn, where he has started another
private miniature hell. 1t won't take
him long to consume all the COM
bustible material scattered around i'm
that locality.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05
ACQUITrAL or TOM nUFORD.
Profound Surprise ut the Verdict.
A special Cincinnati dispatch to the
Times saws:

A special Cincinnati dispatch to the
Philadelphia Times says:
The acquittal of Col. Tom Buford
has occasioned profound surprise here
and In Kentucky. The ground of ac-
quittal was insanity and the principal
evidence adduced in support Of the
theory was that he was violent and
sentimental man, who was accustom-
ed to go and weep over his sisters
grave and swear vengeance against
her enemies; that he thought Jesus
Christ and Napoleon Bonapartc the
two greatest men that ever lived, and
that he had propensity for shooting
people who differed with him. The
murder was the most atrocious in the
bloody criminal annals Of the State,
and the few journals and public men
who have been laboring to bring about
higher regard for human life and
more prompt punishment for murder
ers are much discouraged ut the ver-
dict. There have been several hum
dred murders in Kentucky during the
past ten years, and in that time not u
single white man has suffered the
death penalty for one of them. Buford
will be sert to IA lunatic asylum for a
short time for appeara ces.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

Some people are bothered about
Mother Symptoms prophecy more than
they are willing to admit. Professor
Newcomb, of the Naval Observatory
at Washington, tells n reporter that
he is receiving letters daily from men
of supposed and alleged brains, anx-
iously inquiring whether Swift's
comet is moving directly towards the
earth.
We don't know whether Swift's
Comet is moving upon the earth or
not, but it is quite certain that the
Jackson COMET is moving about over
the earth, and becoming visible to
more people every week.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

HENRY TELL, citizen of Guthrie,
Ind, was, until few days ago, sup
posed to be deaf and dumb. He then
astonished people with whom he had
associated for four years by entering
fiuently into conversation. He admits
that his hearing and speech always
have been perfect, and gives no cxpla-
nation of his folly.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

A PREACHER in Rock county, Kan
sas, had been for weeks conducting a
wonderfully successful revival. "Dear
brethren and sisters" he said one day,
"this is the last meeting shall hold.
1t Is impossible to keep up fervor on
corn bread and molasses, for myself,
and an ear Of corn day for my horse.
God b'ess you,u
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

Vicksburg, as usual at this season
ef the year is overrun with sneak
thieves, burglars, robbers, etc, AS
they become too numerous there to
thrive well, they will spread out into
the interior, and overrun the country,
and we advise our people 10 be on
their guard, and especially to keep a
keen watch on all tramps.-Hinds
County Gazette.
This locality is also infested to a
considerable extent with petty
tbeivery. A little bird-shot whole
sOmely sprinkled from the mouth Of q
shotgun would probably prove a
salutary preventive.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

The Land League is understood to
have under consideration plot for
placing percussion torpedoes under
the throne-in such manner that
when Her Majesty sits down she will
instantly get up again in several Sec
tions. This plot is not to be used if
the plot for blowing up Windsor Castle
with all on board Is successful
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05
whe DO the Editer Of Puck.

n. O. States
The illustrated paper, Puck, II
Jennie June's statement Is correct, has
a circulation Of 5000. Its owner and
originator IL a German named Keep
pier. He was born Of Hungarian
parents, 10 Vienna, and was appren-
tced 10 a baker. His early artistic
designs were made in dough. Amer
coming to this country he started n
little paper In st. Louis, which at
tracted attention by the boldness Of
its designs, but was not profitable.
Keppler lived In New Orleans, and
had, we believe, a studio In CONNER
cial Alley, but did not realize enough
from his work TO support himself well.
His sketches Of the professions Of the
Mystic Krew and Of Rex, for an Illus
trsted New York paper first brought
him into prominent notice In that city.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

WE commend the subjoined touch
ing poem to all the little boys and girls
who visit our sanctum, and also to the
older heads:
ALWAYS.
If you sit at the hearth,
BE it mine or your own,
IL you sit Mt the hearth,
Let the poker alone.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

THE Goth Of January is New Years
Day according to the Chinese calendar.
Every good Chinaman who expects to
go to the happy rice fields, when he dies,
pays all his debts before the OLD year
goes out. This may be a heathenish
custom, but it wouldn't be "a bad idea
if the American people would pick it
up and become attached to it.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

1T Is not often that the editor of the
Meridian Mercury extends an invita-
ton 10 Yankees to come South, his
idea being that the provocative genius
II our Southern people will in due
time fill up the wild lands Of the
country, and he has prudent regard
for the preservation Of wood. He
don't want TO run short OF wood while
he remains on earth. Wood IL clearly
q necessary article here 10 soften the
rigors Of winter, whatever may be
the superabundance of fuel in the
country he viii exodust b when
he emIgrates. But lately he open
ed his heart and invited the Mich
igaDders 10 fee from the icy
blasts Of their own bleak hills and
seek the genial wales Of the South To
which the AIlegan (Mich.) Journal
replied that while the Northerner liked
warmth IL was just a little too
ad--ned hot" in Mississippi fur a
MichigaBder. Accordingly the Mer-
curry editor wifhdraws his Invitation,
= nQarks: Then stay in Michigan
uDed, and freeze of your
SEpur faces"
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

JUDGE ToURGEE, of FOOLS Errand
fame, will lecture the rest of the win
ter. Next spring he proposes going
back 10 North Carolina and staying
there. This shows how much truth
there is in his pictures of the hard
ships of Northern men ut the South.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

A Galveston man has a son who is
not so smart as he ought to be. The
boy came back from trip to Houston
the other day and the parent met him
at the depot. The boy was shivering
all over. "Why, where is your nice
warm overcoat?" any trunk was so
crowded | couldn't put it in, 50 | left
it behind i'm Houston" The father
says he is afraid he will have trouble
in keeping that boy out OF the City
Council when he grows up if his in
tellect does not develop by that time.
News.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

The Richland La.) Beacon does not
want the Clay statue in New Orleans
removed, as it is the guiding point of
its editor, when in town. The Beacon
guides him at home, but does not shine
as far as New Orleans, therefore the
editor must have an objective point.
aud the statue suits him.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

A COUPLE, living in Cabaceiras,
Brazil, named Marreiro, aged lO3 and
81 respectively, propose to celebrate
the eightieth anniversary of their
marriage in few days. They have
fourteen children. l26 grandchildren,
and 81 great-grand-childr
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05
Not on Speaking Terms with blaine.
Aberdeen +. lmiser.

Grant urges as reason for Gar
fields rejecting Blaine in the forma-
ton of his Cabinet, that he Grant
"is not on speaking terms with him.
This would be regarded in some
quarters as an additional recommen-
dation of Blaine for the position.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05
Advertisements
A Great Bargain.

MRS. 4. J. WISIIART desires to dispose Of her
residence. 1t is large, commOdous and very con-
yeDient. 1t WIFI be sold very low for CASH ONLY.
Any business man desiring To purchase conforta-
II is convenient to the business part Of town.
feb5-9m
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

GEN. HANCOCK, it is understood,
will be at the Inauguration of Gen.
Garfield. He is as courteous rs he is
Brave
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

TIE Oxford Falcon has come to the
grave conclusion that somebody has
got to be beat for Governor this year.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

A CORRESPONDENT of the Kinds
County Gazette suggests Hon. Beverly
Matthews, of Columbus, for Governor.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

THE Mobile Register is sixty-one
years old. When it gets to he seventy
one, no one will question its right to
retire with honor whenever it wants
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

nOnperfOrnance, or, IL there has super
yened reason why il may not be enforced,
il must be pleaded as a bar.
Decree affirmed.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

South Carolina rice crop has been
ruined by too much rain. Sea Island
cotton is also rotting in the feds.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

BEECHER says he has been offered
$500, 900 to lecture one year; which we
don't believe.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

ScOOba Herald. ID inst.

Last night, between and 2 O'Clock,
II fire broke out in DIR. Haughey' IS store,
and consumed all the stores north of
Kemper street. Loss estimated about
s25, 600; insurance $1,000.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05
Saturday, February 8. 1881.

THOMAS CARLYLE, the great Eng
lish author, is reported to be in dying
condition.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05

Lies go by telegraph; truth comes
by mail, three hours late.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-02-05
TRUSTEES SALE.

A Trustee, and at the request Of the holder Of 4
u deed Of trust made by the Jackson High School,
and the note secured thereby, will sell 10 the
highest bidder for cash, at public auction In front
Of the State House. In the city Of jackson, on
SATURDAY MARCH 5TH, 1881,
within the hours prescribed by Law for judicial
sales, lot number six 6 north, in said city OF Jack
son, and all the right. tile claim and interest held
by said Jackson High School in and 10 the same,
and which, together with lot number I've 90 adj
joining II, were conveyed In said deed Of trust by
said jackson High School; said deed Of trust bear
ing date the - day Of November, 1875 I will as
such title IL vested in by said deed Of trust
and was held by said Jacks N High School.
jan2e-5t I'll. WHARTON. Trustee.