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The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-05-28

Taking advantage of little spare
time Monday, we went down to look
in upon our happy-hearted friend Mr..
Geo. Green, the efficient and gallant
genius who presides over the business
office Of this establishment. He re-
ceived US with his proven bially win
ming urbanity, which always makes
one feel so much like he was at home.
After chatting awhile he kindly con-
Quoted us through the various de-
tmrtments Of the factory, and we soon
found 1t to be a very extensive home
industry. The buildings cover con-
siderable ground, and are literally
supplied with labor-saving machinery
suitable for the production Of the
various implements and machines
turned out for the sgriculturalist.
We saw hundreds Of plows, cotton
planters, etc. and caDe-crushing
mills, weighing six hundred pounds
for only SIS. that VIII squeeze out
enough cane-l2sce in a day 10 make
eighty gAlloH Of syrup. The e.
tablishInenf also turns out corn
shelters, winged borse-hoes and -
fine steel plows a. We ever hooked at
and ss NE passed through the foundry
we saw the workmen laying moulds
for s&w-mfil track wheels just Ike
those on street cars. Mr. Williams,
az . considerable outlay Of capital
has ruruhassd from the inventox the
exclusive right 10 make and sell the
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-05-28

THE following account of a May
party is taken from the Cherokee
Tahlequah Advocate, paper pub
lished in the Indian Territory, owned,
edited and controlled by Cherokee
Indians, and portion of it printed in
the Cherokee language or dialect.
1t only shows what can be done
towards the civilization of the Indians,
if the proper course is pursued:
The May Party of the Seminaries
and Tahlequah School with attendant
festivities was enjoyed by the young
folks last Friday the 18th inst. The
queen was Miss Coma Bell, beautiful
young girl of about Is summers. The
pages and maids of honor were all
members of the Tahlequah school and
performed their Parts perfectly. By
the time all was ready for the corona
ton, large number of people had
gathered, old and young, the young to
enjoy as only the young can the ex-
element of the day and the older to
take their pleasure in looking on and
thinking how it once had been to
them. Af,er the queen had been
crowned and due homage paid, the
plays md tete-d-tetcs commenced and
the joyous voices of the young sounded
clear in mirthful gladness. At this
stage of the days programme we
should very much have enjoyed the
surprise that would have overspread
the countenance of some of our white
friend of the east If they could only
have suddenly appeared at the place
and been told that the young folks
there assembled and speaking their
pure English were Indians. Some I'M
doubtedly would have smiled in such
q way as to say, "you don't hoax me-"
But such was fact, nearly every per-
son at the may party was an Indian.
That blue-eyed, fair complexioned,
light-halred girl was our Indian
maiden, whose ancestor not many gen.
erations ago wore his moccasins and
leggins and smoked his pipe beside
his huntsmans camp. Her father is a
respectable citizen of one of our dis
tricts, cultivates over hundred acres
of land and has several hundred head
of cattle besides other stock. The girl
standing at her side with eye SO
bright and hair rival of the ravens
wing is her cousin. Both had the
same ancestor, one has for a mother
white lady, wooed and won in an adj
joining State where her father W ent to
school, the other is the daughter of an
estimable Cherokee lady. Both these
young ladies or rather girls are still
attending school, they are dressed
well and tastefully. We describe
these two of the many present, to let
our eastern readers know that If we
are Indians we are not bad or depraved
Indians and that our people have adj
vanced much and are still progress
ing towards higher civilization and
enlightenment. The young gentle
men of Tahlequah and the High
School near this place were as gallant
and courteous as one could imagine.
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Our old friend George Muh will open
his uptown day market tomorrow
morning for the accommodation of his
patrons. He has recently fitted up in
good style, with every convenience,
the building South of the Clarion Of
flee, where he proposes to keep on
hand at all times the best the market
affords in his line. Mr.. Muh has had
forty years experience in the meat
business, and learned that it always
pays to sell nothing but the best. He
will be glad TO meet his old customers
and as many new ones as may be
pleased to pay him call. Remem-
Der the opening tomorrow morning.
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Notice in Bankruptcy.
In fhe Disfricf Court Of The United States for ~
SonitsTa District II Nississippi

In the Diaricf Court Of The United States for the
SoniAssa Dis;rioi n Mississippi
In the matter Of
No 1854 HOLLAND & wALros, In bankruptcy
Bankrupts.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That the said
VIM. Walton IL said firm, who has been heretofore
daily declared Bankrupt. has filed In said Court a
Petition fora discharge fr"m his debts. whereupon
II has been ordered that hearing upon raid app-
cation be had the 10Th day Of June, A. ID. 1881.
al n o'clock A. NJ, sitting IN chambers before j.
NJ Mckee, Esq, one 81 the Registers Of said Court
in Bankruptcy, NJ Office 81 ssid Register In the
town q Jackssn, In the county II Kinds. IN said
District, when aud where all creditors rho NAV
have proved their ebts and other perssus I'm inter
est may appear aud show Gauss, Il any they have.
Why the prayer II said Petitioner should not b
granted, aud the said Bankrupt discharged fron
hir deIs accordingly; and notice " hereby further
oven that the sscs1d aud third msetings II the
creditors Il sal Bankrupt. fequircd Ny the 25th
and 18th sections Of the Act, will be held At the
same time and place.
Given under my ham, AT Jackson In said Dis
trict, this 2iss day Of May, a. u. ISL.
may2s-tt A. Nc ,EHEE, Clerk.
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ITO BE REPORTED.]

HENRY j. STOCKETT,
VS..
MARY Il. STOCKETT.
Appeal from the Circuit Court of Will
kinson county, Hon. j. b. Chrisman Judge.
A sufficient statement of the facts will
be found in the opinion, which is given in
full.
c. p. Nelson for plaintiff in error.
Il. V. holland for defendant in error.
CHALMERS, c.. j.
Held
Plaintiff derived title to the land sued
for through tax sale.
The assessment which was the fonda
ton of the proceedings eliminating in the
sale, did not take place under the general
laws or ut the reglar time, but by virtue of
section 4, act of February 26, 1876, PIP.
1853, authorizing the Boards of Supervis-
Ors of the several counties to order new
assessment when deemed necessary to
serve temporary purpose. BY the pro-
visions of this section. the assessment rolls
were to be laid before the Boards of Super
visors on the first Monday in July, and then
the Boards were to conform their action
upon it to the requirements of the act of
1876, PIP. SOL, by which act it is declared
that the Boards shall at their July meet
ing equalize and approve the rolls, and that
the Clerk, by the first Monday In August,
shall make out and transmit the necessary
copies to the Tax Collector and Auditor.
This contemplates, of course, that
the taxes shall be levied at the July
meeting, as required by 2l372, Code Of
1871. In other words, where any Board
of Supervisors availed themselves OF
the act of 1876 supra to make
new assessment, it was bound to meet on
hn 1Sf MnnHnU nf
ceive and equalize the assessment roll and
levy the taxes in order that complete
copies of the rolls might be in the hands Of
the tax collector and Auditor by the LIST
Monday in August. In the case ut bar the
Board did meet and receive the rolls on
the first Monday it July but instead Of their
proceeding in accordance with the Act or
ed over to the Isl Monday in August at
which time they approved the rolls and
again adjourned over TO the LIST Monday In
September, ut which last mentioned time
they levied the taxes. This was fatal, nor
can their action be upheld by the pro-
visions of 1887 of Code 1871 which author
lie them, where some other person other
than the regular assessor has been appoint
ed to make The assessment, TO receive the
rolls and levy the taxes at any time. Two
reasons preclude the application of this
section to the case In hand; first, because
IL does not appear that any person other
than the regular assessor was appointed In
this instance, and second, the special as
sessment here made was exceptional in its
character and is to be governed by the pro-
visions of the special law authorizing IL, as
held in the case of Stovall VS.. Conner,
MSS.
Judgment reversed and judgment here
for defendant.
Tr,, M.
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Hsw ~ Poor Girl became the Adopt
ed Daughter OF Wealthy Ply
sician

Lottie Maloney, q young girl of
Smyrna, Delaware, who came TO Phil
adelphia a couple of years ago, has Sc
cured by a change of name a pro-
tector and a fortune of $500, 900 and In
a week or two she will revisit her par
ents, who have hitherto been i'm very
Strengthened circumstances, to crafty
them with a share OF her prosperity.
The story Is a romantic one, but not
of the stereotyped kind. Adoption,
not matrimony, figures In the plot,
and the hero has reached the age OF
four-score years. He Is DIR. Joseph NJ.
Leon, late Of sos Marshall street and
now Of Walnut street, West Philadel-
phia, and one of the Oldest and most
highly regarded physicians Of the city
and a man Of considerable wealth.
The young womaD's father, Thomas
Maloney, was for two years farmer
close by Smyrna, but, Despite his in
dustry and frugalIty, fortune did not
smile upon him or his family. Two
years ago Lottie, then about twenty
years old, concluded to lessen her par
ents' burden by finding employment
for herself. She betook herself to this
city and finding no better opening
MtHt lubO cefNiCe as QoutcShC. Ihch
work was hard, but she went through
II patiently, though the healthy tint
Of her rural life began gradually TO
fade from her cheeks. One day, not
long after her arrival here, she had q
few hours 10 spare and went to Fair
mount Park 20 erjoy the pure air and
refreshing scenery. It 20 happened
That DIR. Leon was at the Park on
similar erraBd. He was attracted
alike by the ingenioasness and the
saddened, weary expression Of the
young girls appearance. Inquiry jus
tilted the opinions he bad formed of
her, and be at once obtained an easier
situation for her at the house Of a
friend. Two or three months Of trial
still developing nothing but what was
In her favor, he took her TO his home
a. housekeeper In place Of q person
who had abused bis trust, and recent
Iy he, by process Of law, adopted her
as his daughter, under the name Of
Lottie Josephine Leon. He now pur-
poses bequeathing 10 her a large por-
ton Of his estate, lis nearest bleod rel-
atives being nepbews Miss Leon IL
a girl q progressing appearance,
simple and kindly manners and A. es-
leerDed BY all who know her for Der
excellent qualities 81 heart. DR.. Leon
viii aecompany her on her approach
ing trip 70 the scenes Il her child
hood.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-05-28

BEERSHEBA is the nearest Mountain Resort
to all places in the South and Wss and out OF all
fever and cholera range
DAILY MAIL AND TELEGRAPH to all points
lin the Office
This famous Summer Resort has been under the
management of the undersigned for the past two
seasons, and its increased popularity and the uni
versal satisfaction given Is source OF great pride
and pleasure to u.s. For the beauty and grandeur
Of its scenery, the purity and heath-giving qual-
ties of its freesoBe and chaly beate waters its high
Continent of America can excel Beersbeba. The
Hotel Buildings stand on top OF the highest noun
tam Of the Cumberland Range-Within sixty feet
of the bluf-with grand platform one hundred
and forty feet long aud forty-two feet broad over
the bluff with an observatory thirty feet by fifteen
over looking the magnificent valley fifteen hundred
feet below, and sixty miles In extent.
The buildings are principally connecting cottages
one story high and one room deep, opening on the
front on beautifully shaded bluegrass lawns, and
in tn rear on large court Of grass and walks well
shaded by forest trees and all onnected both front
aud rear by wide galleries.
The Dining Room and Ball Room are each one
hundred aud fifty feet by fifty feet and the Parlor
forty by sixty feet. The bed aud table linen and
bakers are selected from the best hotels In New Or
leans and the fare guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction. The Bar is furnished with the choicest
liquors, and with new billiard and pool tables ICE
In abundance for all purposes. Russian and Turk
ish Baths, and plain no. and cold water baths, in
the best style, directly 10 the hotel Good drives
good horses and new vehicles, at the most reasona.
BILE rates.
TERMS-Per day, 81; per w.ek, sl2; per month
$40. Children under II yeard and servants half
price. CHAS. X. SMEDES w.,
May7-2m Proprietors.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-05-28

On tomorrow morning the services
at the Catholic Church will begin at
7 O'Clock, when Bishop Jassens will
officiate and give the First Holy Com
munion to about IS children.
In the evening at 4 o'clock the
Bishop will deliver sermon, and adj
minister the Sacrament of Confirma-
ton.
As wrong impression has gotten
out, we have been requested to say
that the Feast of Corpus Christi comes
on the 10th of next month instead of
tomorrow.
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Soda Water.

Go to John Martz's confectionery
and get your ice cold Soda Water,
Lemonade and Sher5ets. Fresh Cakes
and pure Candies, all his own make.
Apr. 29-3m.
At Barfield's-
DemOrest's Port FOliO-What to Wear
and Catalogues, Cut Paper Patterns, Spring
and Summer styles.
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SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
Reported Weekly by Jenkins a. AhOt-
well. AttOrneys.Rt-LRw.


APRIL TERN. 1851.
II. d. FUGLER
vs..
| STATE OF MISS.
| Appeal from the Circuit Court of Law
renee county Hon. A. g, Mayors Judge.
Appellant was at large upon recognize
ance charged with the commission of mis-
demeanor failed and to appear ut the time
of the trial. The trial, nevertheless, pro-
ceeded in his absence and resulted In II
conviction. He appeared the next day
and moved for new trial basing the mo-
ton in part upon an allegation that the
verdict of the jury was contrary to the
evidence; and upon the hearing of the
motion insisted that the States witnesses
should be compelled to rc-appear and In
his presence and before the Judge repeat
the testimony previously delivered before
the Jury. The court Oyerruled this APP
plication upon the ground that it had suf-
ficient recollection of the testimony to act
upon the motion and if the accused did
not have it, it was his fault. 1t Is earnest
ly insisted that this was wrong, inasmuch
as it deprived the accused of all opportuni-
ty to show what testimony had been ad-
duced against him and of all possibility of
making out bill of exceptions for this
court, embodying that testimony for inspec-
ton here.
A. G. McNair for appellant.
Il. c. Catchings for appellee.
CHALMERS, G. j.,
Held-
1. The accused could have rendered to
the District Attorney and the Judge such
recital of the testimony as he might learn
from others had been delivered against him
and would have obtained bill of excep-
tons with such notifications rs those Of
fcials thought proper to make. He would
of course be very much at their mercy, or
rather, subject to their sense of justice and
recollection of what had occurred, but
this was the unavoidable consequence of
his own wrongful act in absenting himself
from trial and he cannot complain of it.
2. To give person, who has so absented |
himself an absolute right to demand that |
all the Witnesses against him shall be re-
called after trial in order that they may re-
peat in his presence the testimony previous
ly delivered would be most troublesome in |
practice and inevitably lead to disputes and |
contentious as to whether the testimony |
repeated agreed with that originally de-
liyered. There was no error in refusing it. |
Judgement affirmed.
TO BE REPORTED.1
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FRO BE REPORTED
VIM. ID. MCCREADY, ct al,
LAUsELALE ct al.


LAUsELALE ct al.
Appeal from the Circuit Court of Will
kinson county Hon. J. b. Chrisman Judge.
This is an action Of ejectment for a GER
tain tract of land held by the wives OF
defendants under a tax title. The land
was described in the Auditors deed as
follows:
Division Of sec. Sec, r. r. Acres
L. pit $. W. IA IS 1 1w. 20
1t is claimed by plaintiff that the deed
held by the wives Of the defendants was
void on the ground that the taxes
for which the land was sold TO the
State was illegal and excessive. The
levy of taxes made by the Board were at
first excessive but were subsequently re-
duced and under the reduced levy Of taxes
the sale was made 10 the State. IL Is urged
by the plaintiffs that the defendants had no
right to introduce in evidence tine deed Of
the Auditor 10 their wives and thus defeat
plaintiffs rights to recover.
From judgments for defendants plain
tiffs appeal.
holland and Barber for appellants.
DC. Bramlctt for appellee.
CAmrBELL, j.,
HID
1. We regard the description in the list
OF lands sold TO the State and in the deed Of
the Auditor ~ equivalent to % acres Of the
east part Of the subdivision. Ii IL settled
that authorizations are admissible In des-
cribing land and IL IL well known that they
are commonly used.
2. The levy Of county taxes was made at
the time prescribed by law. The eorrec-
ton. by reducing the rate made at n subse-
quent meeting. was not putting on, but
taking of Of the taxes levied at the proper
time and no complaint can be made Of
that
3. There IL no force In the objection that
the tax titles held BY the wives Of the de-
PENDANTS could not be made available TO the
defendants themselves. The tax title being
primo faeis good and not being success
FULLY nssniied was efficient 10 show title out
OF the plaintiffs and 10 defeat . recovery by
them. Ii does not appear that the defend
ants were in such position as to preclude
them from demanding that the plaintiffs
should show title in themselves. and not
merely that they had q better right than
the defendants. They were TO recover
on their title and were 10 show a good one.
III the title was in another they were not
entitled TO recover. They did not show
that the sale for taxes from the State wks
Invalid.
Judgment affirmed.
fro nm RKroRTED-l
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jackson Marl for Sale.


All orders for MARI left at the Capital State Bank
jackson, Miss, will be promptly attended to. IL
will be delivered at the drying platform In South
Jackson at the rate OF 81 per ton IN the crude state
or ia sacks Of one bundled aud fifty pounds in each
sack at IS cents per sack dy pulyerized and ready
for application a tip dressing for gardens, flow
ers corn, cotton, or grasses. II will Keep the soil
moist aud prevent the ravages Of insects OF cut
worms. Much use Is and has been made Of Marls
in Georgia, North aad South Carolina, and Mr..
RufIin, Of Virginia, and the Jerseys have been
greatly benefited by the use Of Mars Its use has
been satisfactory in its results where inielligenly
used. About 800 lbs. 10 the acre has been general
ly applied In various soils.
Terms cash, or satisfactory arrangements with
the Capital State Bank whole payment must be
made VII Insure pro.ap' attention 10 all orders
within the limits Of the Jackson corporation. IL
will be delivered TO those who may 80 desire at
81 80 Tor 20o0 pounds during the month of May. OF
the CARS and shipped ioany place desired at one
cent per mile per ton. -.
Mayli- T. X STklCkLAND.
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f~um snyfkinF ever Frvwn hers asilcloes ~ g
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f-1d.r pi.nl. also. SD. y css p.per. Css*s
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ru.17fr exrlr nn1 prul nn, y cssL rsF<r. N.Anef
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80 curr ff-nrn he Nusl. Tleldx = ussf.~slI
n ne suutA wes.. eesr corn -. -. :. 49,
T-<~i - ans rirrI kH~as uzwfws asrr = - . y
hFh Icss .gs. -, 60 =. -, g. 49,. ~ X *
srzp<r- An ne ss.sTs sesa ~ y - = 80 - "
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The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-05-28

ANICE HOUSE. with good Outbuildings. Or
elard, and Five Acres Of Land, situated In North
Jarkson.
Alsa' smali and interior HOUSE IN West Jack
son With haIf-acre u land
Also, LARGE sT0RE-H0USE well sitsaied In
Brandon.
The shove property win be rold cheap. or ex-
changed for property 10 city Of New 0rlenns-
So Inquire al the Comet once. mayi4Sm
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-05-28

Fresh Drugs, Druggists Sundries, and a
full line of Toilet Articles always in stock
at Hunter ~ Harrington's Ladies are espe-
cially invited to call. Crock Bottom" is
still their motto.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-05-28
A Great Bargain.

AIRS. 81. wIsHART ae@ir- 70 di-ra< q her
MI rr<ideaee, II h large, ogmEnpdigus and rery
cpnvieut u vii be sid very low 1or CASH
ONLY. AIRY bueinr-s man desiring 70 puFchcse
r. siarurw viii Dc vel 10 exN1uine the shove. - -
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-05-28
ELEGANT JEWElRY CHEAP.

To introduce our new styles and influence trade
we make the following unparalleled oners for 2
short time. The Berlin Packet contains gold
plated watch chain, agate shawl pin. ladys ele-
rant set Iewelry bean cuff buttons, coral neck
lace set Of agate studs gold plate band ring collar
button. key ring. pocket book, imitation silk
handkerchief pen, pencil, comic envelopes and
visiting cards All these mailed 10 you for sc. in
stamps; 4 PACKETS for ti0. The lot can be re-
tailed at from q IN $500.
ring elegant coral bTouch set IN box, fancy neck
lace, coral sleeve buttons, engraved gold plate
hracelets ruse scarf PIN gold plated lady sect gold
plate sleeve buttons heavy gold plate studs lovely
cameo scarf pin. genuine Psrinlan diaUond stud,
Maltese crp~s with p; diamond csntsrfbeantifnI
Set sleeve buttons. plated collar button. plated
hnk watch chain. plain Eold plate ing, hobby
cameo ring. Maltese ear4rtnks with y. dtamnnd
srttingx. gents full comb. amethyst set, lsdyt
full plated set with white stone settlngs jet and
cameo scarf pin, eng gold plate sleeve buttons.
The whoIe o. this magnificent collection sent
secure By mail for n, or 80 forp Thts los
can be retalled easily a. frcm y 20 80 Ao1ress.'
n ". JEWELRY co, Atlanta, Ga
THE ALFALFA 0Iosn says: ibis company q
your money 10 sstoandinG-"
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-05-28

Next Tuesday the Vicksburg Hook
and Ladder Company will spend a day
of pleasure in our city, and on Thurs
day we are to have the Phenix Steam
Fire Company with us from the same
city. Our gallant Gem boys will take
them in charge upon their arrival, and
endeavor to do the honors of the occa-
sion in style commensurate with the
distinguished manner in which they
were treated while in attendance ut
the parade of Vicksburg Fire Depart
ment.
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Browns Wells.
Copiah County, Miss.
Open the Year Round.

On comparison Of the analysis Of these waters
with that Of others, Il Is found that these contain
the best and strongest combination Of curative
~ operties Of any in the United States. Step Of
the train at Hazlehurst, Miss, into Marks hack
Ia two hours you are at the Wells. Board per day
81; per week, si2; per month, $40.
ANALYSIS or WATERS FROM browns WELLS:
According to the Analysis OF II. Chiffon, Of
New York, Professor Of Chemistry, quart Of water