The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17

We learn of a number of new house
that are to be erected in our city during tn
spring and summer.
West Jackson Fire Co., No. L., deemin
it for its best interest, has withdrawn fror
the Fire Department.
-Jackson's mortuary report for the pas
month has been larger than for any lik
period in a year or more.
Hon. Jno. d. White, of Kentucky,
member elect of the next Congress, ha
been in the city for several days.
Three frst-class hotels-Edwards
European and Spengler Houses-are in full
blast in Jackson, and all doing we'll.
-Messrs. II. w. Latimer and T. F. Ma
son. young gentlemen of the Canton Opera
Company, were in the city yesterday.
The bridge on South street, across
Town creek, gave way last Friday. The
high water has interfered with replacing it
The young gentlemen composing the
"Consymile' gave a delightful dance at the
residence of Mr. ]. A. Brown last Thurs,
day night.
The workmen are getting in another
good week on the Blind Asylum, the con.
tinued bad weather has prevented much
steady work so far.
Mr. Alex Watkins, after a brief stay
with his family and friends in Jackson, re-
turned to Vanderbilt University, Nashville,
Tenn, last Monday.
Spring seems to be making an effort to
assert itself, and come out from the obliv-
ion to which it was consigned by Winter.
Success to the endeavor.
For disagreeable, wet. muddy and
generally mean weather, last week takes the
premium over anything We ever had the
misfortune to encounter.
West Jackson, usually the locals para
disc, is now, like the rest of the city, still
and without a ripple ofexcitement to break
the dull, monotonous quiet that prevails.
Miss Carrie Glenn, of New Orleans,
and Miss Fannie Pope, of Columbus, after
pleasant sojourn with friends in our city,
left for their homes during the past week.
The case of A. Knadler, charged with
assault and battery on Chas. Howell, was
tried on Tuesday before Mayor McGill, and
resulted in a fine being imposed on the ac-
cused.
The new engine of Hope Fire Company
did some very fine work last week. surpass-
ing even the expectations of the company.
1t has been accepted and declared regularly
in the service.
A kitchen on the premises of Mr..
Folkes, was destroyed by fire yesterday
morning The alarm was sounded at 6:3O
O'Clock, and the fremen were promptly on
hand to render assistance.
The New Orleans Railroad will sell
tickets to New Orleans and return, COM
mencing February 20, and good till March
9th, for Sc 40, thus placing a trip to Mardi
Gras in the reach of every one.
An italian string band has been dis~
coursing the sweetest of sweet music in our
town for the past week Our young people
have been taking advantage of their pres
ence by having dances, serenades, etc.
Mr.. John H. Odeneal has sold out his
business in Edwards, and will hereafter de-
vote all his time to Jackson. His property
which was destroyed by fire a few weeks
since was insured and the loss is but little.
Rev Henry NJ. Painter, formerly pastor
of the Vicksburg Presbyterian Church, and
who has since become noted evangelist,
will begin a series of meetings at the Pres
byterian Church, in this city, on Sunday
morning next The public generally is
invited.
The Canton Opera Company will
present to our people at the Opera House
this evening the charming opera, "Bells of
Corneville" The entertainment is for the
benefit of the Canton Monumental Associ-
alton worthy cause can thus be aided and
an evening of pleasure enjoyed by being
present.
The New Orleans Times gives this rule
by which young ladies can judge exactly
the feelings of their gentlemen admirers to.
ward them eff he likes you, he likes you;
but if he loves you, he'll put up six dollars
and take you to Bernhard" That is certain
ly devotion, pure, strong and unadulterated.
A petition for the pardon of Mr.. Ber-
nard Buell., convicted at the last term of
the U. S. Court, is being circulated, and
has received the signatures of a large num-
Der of our most influential citizens, inclu-
ding all the State officers, members of the
bar, etc. The case is certainly one justify
ing the exercise of executive clemency,
and we trust Mr.. Buell. will be set at liberty.
The talented young actor, Frederic
Paulding, whose rendition Of Hamlet in
our city last winter is pleasantly remem-
bered by all who had the good fortune to
see him, will be at the Opera House next
Tuesday night, 23d inst. Mr.. Paulding is
spoken of very highly by the press of the
country, and we doubt not viii give a per-
Torrance well worth witnessing.
Chief Engineer Saunders has devised
plan for building a number of fire cisterns,
to be used exclusively for fire purposes, in
different parts of the city. Arrangements
for building the fast one has been completed,
and work will be commenced at an early day.
Its location will be on Capitol street, in West
Jackson the Boa I'd Of Aldermen are assist
ing in the enterprise.
During the past week ia addition to
visitors heretofore mentioned, The CLARION
was favored with calls from Hon. 7. s.
Ford. Of Marion, Hon. Wright Cunning
ham. or Monroe, Col. o. B. Collins, Of Clark,
Judge Trouble, or Magnolia, Hon. ,, :.
Eaton. and Col. Scarborough. Of smith.
Il. d. AE0aly, Esq., Of Holly Springs, and q
Z. McCay, Of Wayne.