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The Evening critic., 1882-09-19
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"ANTED-WILL PAY ONE-THIRD OF
w salary for six months to any Sc
curing me situation as messenger or watchman
in any Of the Departments. Address L. L. L.,
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The Evening critic., 1882-09-19

"ANTED-A SITUATION IN A PRINT
w ing.oGce by young man who has had
one year's experience. Address H. N. D., 1909 q
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The Evening critic., 1882-09-19
WANTED-S,tuafIoDs-Maje.

"ANTED - A GENTLEMAN, WITH 20
w years experience in public business, de-
slres situation in any store or Office rs clerk col
lector and accountant; salary not so much nm
object as employment Address j. p. c., 2liS Pa.
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WANTED BY A RESPECTABLE COL
w 0red GIRL n situation rs chambermaid.
Apply at No. 423 Ford's alley, bet. Sd and 4th, q
and II, spl5
The Evening critic., 1882-09-19

"ANTED-BY AN INTELLIGENT BOY, is
w years old, willing to work and residing
with his parents. steady stuation in any res
pectable business; good reference given. Address
R, g., pOstOffice BOX 578. apI0
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19

The Gniteau trial is drawing to a
close. The prosecution have spo-
ken and Scoville commenced his ar
gument on the 10th inst. Scoville
has conducted his case we'll, and
acted the gentleman throughout.
In commencing his speech he said:
He was unfamiliar with modes of
practice in criminal cases, which
had resulted in his making numer.
GUS mistakes, which had undoubt-
eddy initiated against the prisoner.
He desired, however, publicly to
acknowledge and return thanks for
the assistance he had received from
members of the bar here and in
other parts of the country, assis-
lance cheerfully and voluntarily
rendered, and which had very ma
terially aided him in conducting
the defense. All the defense asked
for was a fair, candid and impartial
weighing OF the evidence by fair
and candid men. Counsel would
attempt no Grating, because he was
not equal to it, and because he
would not do it if he could. He
would address himself to the intel,
lect of the jury; emitting eloquence
and appeals to passion; he would
leave that for the counsel who would
follow him Judge Porter), and he
desired to warn them that in the eff
fort of the learned counsel, Judge
Porter, to expound the law or ex-
plain the evidence he would invari-
ably seek to influence through their
emotions, to touch their hearts and
sway their sSmpathies rather than
to convince their judgment.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19
The Small Pox Epidemic.

Small pox is creating great alarm
in many of the northern cities.
Strenuous efforts are being made
by our State Board of Health to
prevent its introduction in Missis-
sippi. They urge that all be vacci
mated at once. This they claim
will prevent it. But, they say to
secure protection by vaccination,
three conditions must be carefully
observed:
First-The virus must be pure
and vigorous.
Second-The operation must he
skillfully and properly performed
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. must be
frequently practiced to test the re
turning susceptibility of the sys-
tenn to the small pox contagion.
By strict and universal observ.
ance of these rules, it is believed
that small pox might be stamped
out of existence. To neglect such
rules is to endanger not only tho
life of him who neelects them, but
also the lives of those with whom
he associates. There can be no val
id excuse for such neglect.
With regard to re-vaccination the
facts are, that certain number OF
persons are protected for life by ono
vaccination, while the protection OF
others extends to but a limited and
variable period Hence, as we are
without the power to distinguish
between these classes re-vaccination
is as essential as primary opera
ton.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19
A Railroad Commission.

The Legislative Committee of the
House on Railroads has recon-
mended the passage of an act crea
ting Railroad Commission. Should
the bill pass both houses and be
come q law, how would Mr.. f. NJ.
Lawrence, of Meridian, do for one
of the members Of the Commission
He is as we'll posted in railroad
matters as any man in the State.
1t is learned that his friends will
present his name for the position.
AS the Mighty East was almost en-
tirely neglected in making up the
State ticket, it is certainly entitled
to some of the offices to be created
by the Legislature, and no one OF
its citizens is more worthy than
Mr.. Lawrence.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19

The recent rains have swollen the
waters of this river to such extent that
it is now navigable for any medium
sized steamer, and we're not it for the
small outlet of Holmes Bayou, even
large vessels could ascend aud descend
upon its waters. 1t is now too high
for those engaged in cleaning out the
river to continue tue work at this time.
because they cannot see where the
principal distractions are situated, and
the best and most successful way Of
removing them and the future recur-
renos Of like or kindred obstructions,
and unless thus cleaned put. il is q
waste Of money to attempt the work.
Congress made the appropriation with
the intention Of improving tne nsyiga-
ti0n Of the river IN the future. which
We trnst viii be done Mont ioello Adj
vocate.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19
Gen. Johnston's Disavow al.

Gen. JohnstOn's Disavow al.
Washington Postl
SIR-When an article headed
"Gen. Johnston's Narration" ap-
peared in the Philadelphia Press, of
December 18th, / wrote to the editor
that the conversation on which the
narrative was evidently founded,
was not an interview, and the arti-
Gle was so inaccurate that | would
not undertake to correct it. This
was published by him promptly.
As that article seems to be treated
in the South as accurate, and | am
charged with having accused Mr..
Davis of appropriating Confederate
funds carried through North Caro-
lima, I write to deny the charge. /
did not use the language imputed
to me. What I did say was that
the President ought to have accoun-
ted for the money. 1t is a well
known practice in this and all civil
lied countries that those having the
disposal of public funds shall &C
count for them. What I said on that
occasion was an incidental CONVEX
sation with persons whom 1 consid-
cred as much above the common
class OF interviewers. Therefore
had no fear of the publication OF
what I might say, and said a good
deal that nothing would induce me
to say for publication, especially on
the subject of the funds at Greens
boro. The conversation was in con-
nection with the application made
by me that part Of the money should
be paid to my command.
j. E. JOHNSTON.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19
The Man for 1884.

Many things now indicate that
Mfr. Tilden will be the Democratic
nominee for 1884. Papers that bit
terly opposed him before the meet
ing of the Cincinnati Convention
now speak of him in the kindest
terms. They see, after too late, that
the nomination Of Hancock was a
mistake. He is good man, but a
novice in politics. He sat back on
his dignity at Governors Island du-
ring the last campaign, and expect
ed his friends to work for, elect and
put him in office. If he knew how
to manage men, he failed to benefit
by the knowledge. Then he put
himself in opposition to the plat
form and destroyed what little
chance he may have had before.
The Democrats now know that the
campaign of 1884 will be severe
one, and that unless they put up a
strong, rich, able man, capable of
organizing the party and carrying
New York, they can have no hope
of success. There is but one such
man in the country, and his name
is Samuel j. Tilden. The LEDGER
predicted year ago that the Demo
cratic party would yet beg Mr.. Ill
den to accept the Presidential nom
nation, and it yet believes so. The
following straws are significant:
q. il Sam. Tilden comes out squarely for 4
tariff for revenue only" the big timber
will pop.-Nicksbmg Herald.
To which the Clarion adds:
IF our contemporary will look at
the Platform of 1876 which Mr.. Til
den inspired, and ON which he ran
for the Presidency, the following
clause will be found, showing that
he stands 'squarely'' on the doc
trine:
We denounce the present tariff as mas
terpleee of injustice, inequality and false 3,
pretences. We demand that
all Custom House taxation shall be for
REVENUE ONLY.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19
Accommodations for Mardi oras.

Mr.. w. /. Hodgson has been up.
pointed Chief OF the Accommoda-
ton Bureau, for Mardi Gras. Par.
ties desiring homes in New Orleans
during the carnival can secure
them by addressing Mr.. Hodgson,
1913 Common Street. No charge
will be made for the service. Rex
has issued the following regulations
to his Chief of Bureau:
First-At once to ascertain all
available accommodations in New
Orleans, either hotels, boarding
houses, private apartments, or in
families, with the cost of same pei
diem with room and board, each
person, keeping an exact registry
so that applicants may be attended
to without delay.
Second-Visitors from abroad tc
address the Chief of Bureau in
time, giving date of their arrival,
how many in party (giving number
of ladies, gentlemen and children
and how long they intend to re.
main.
Third-Familics and others in
the city of New Orleans DESTROYS OF
accommodating visitors will at
once apply, stating how many they
can accommodate, whether with
board, location of house, price pei
day, and references which are in
dispensible in all cases.
Fourth-You may appoint such
local agents of the bureau through
out his majesty's realms as you
may consider wise and expedient.
Fifth-The Royal Stationer is
hereby directed to furnish the bu-
reau with all necessary stationery,
blanks, etc, and the Chief thereof
will at once commence the dis.
charge of his duties, as herein spec.
flied, and do everything in his pow
er for the comfort and entertain
ment Of his majesty's visitors, with
out charge or fee from any one, but
for the glory and renown of the
KinU
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19
Administrators Sale.

By virtue of and in pursuance of a decree of
the Chancery Court of Copiah county, in the
Slate of Mississippi, rendered at the January
term thereof A. D., 1882, will. as the admins
traitor of the estate of Benjamin H. Nesmith,
deceased. offer and sell the following lands sit
uated in the county of Lincoln in said State. at
the Courthouse door of said Lincoln sounty, on
THE 18th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1882
between the hours prescribed by Law, at public
auction to the highest bidder, t0wit: The sell
of nwl4, and swll of nell of section No. Is,
township north range east; and sell of nel4
and el2 of sell of section 10. township north.
range east; and VIZ of swl4 of sec is, town
ship north, range east; also 45-12OO of an
acre, more or less lie township Snorth. range 3
east.
The above lands will be sold for division
amongst the heirs and distributes of said de-
cedent. The purchaser or purchasers of said
lands will be required to pay one-third of the
purchase money cash and the balance payable
in two equal instalments, payable at one and
two years from date of sale The purchaser
will be required to execute notes with ample
security for the payment of said installments
with interest thereon at the rate of six per
cent per anntn from the date of said sale until
paid. G. X. NESMITH,
January 10Th, 1SS2-it Admir-
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19
Senator Lamar Reelected.

Senator Lamar and Gen. Fitzger-
aid were the candidates for United
States Senator, last Tuesday. In
the Senate Mr.. Lamar received
twenty eight votes; Mr.. Fitzgerald
three. In the House Mr.. Lamar re.
cclved ninety-four votes; Mr.. Fitz-
gerald, eleven. Several members
were absent and one refused to vote.
What do the papers that have
been assailing Senator Lamar TO-:
the past year think of the Legisla-
ture? 1t is now time for them to
fire at the members who were so
unanimous in their votes.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19

THE Inauguration ball takes place
at the Executive Mansion tonight,
when the lights will shine upon
handsome women and brave men.
We will, probably, give an account
of it in our next issue. Reception
committee: Mrs. Fannie Barksdale.
Mrs. DIR. P. T. Bailey, Mrs. L. Brame,
Mrs H. II. Bate, Mrs. Grey Sturdi-
want, Mrs. r. f. Wilson, Mrs. j. S.
Hamilton, Mrs. II. C. Myers, Mrs.
Mary Morancy, Mrs. j. b. H. Hem
ingway, Mrs. w. Fl. H.. Green, Mrs.
DR.. R. H. Winter, Mrs. Kate Wright,
O. Clifton, A. G. Norrell, j. Nee.
Martin, r. f. Rhodes, A. II. Longi-
no
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19
The Legislature.

Five thousand dollars have been
voted the State Board of Health to
prevent the introduction of small
pox in this State.
Several bills have been introduced
to change the law requiring tickets
to be OF one size and style.
The Senate has concurred in the
House bill to enable defendants and
third parties to replevy property
seized for rent without giving bond.
The following bills were intro
duced in the House last Saturday:
An act to encourage planters and
farmers in need of capital; an act
in relation to stock killed by rail
roads; an act to create a board of
pilot commissioners of Ship Island
harbor; an act to prevent stock
from running at large, and another
for the protection of sheep.
A joint resolution has passed
both houses appointing a joint COM
mittee to prepare an act to provide
for some better way of disposing of
the State lands than that now in
existence.
In the Senate q memorial was
read from the executive committee
of the State Medical Association
presenting draft of a bill to regu-
late the practice of medicine in the
State, and prevent careless and in
competent men from practicing.
The House adjourned last Thurs
day, for that day, in respect to the
memory of Mr.. VIM. Power, of NE
Clarion, who killed himself the
night before.
Some one has introduced bill
prohibiting any State official from
accepting a railroad pass. Was
such courtesy ever shown him?
Mr.. Byrd has introduced bill to
aid in the suppression of stolen
cotton seed.
Mr.. Elmer has introduced a reso-
luton requesting our representa-
tiyes in Congress to oppose what is
known as the Cowden scheme to
cut canal so that the surplus wa
tiers of the Mississippi river may be
discharged into the Gulf, and set
ting forth the evils likely to result
therefrom.
Mr.. Wood, of Oktibbeha county,
is opposed to school children using
tobacco and has offered q bill to
prohibit the sale of cigars, ciga-
rettes, smoking or chewing tobacco,
or tobacco in any form to minors,
or to students of any college or
school without permit from parent
or guardian.
Mr.. Whitney, of Jefferson county,
has introduced bill IN the House
for the establishment of q State Fe.
male College.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19
Legislators, Read.

the Clarion publishes the follow.
ing extract of a letter to one of our
State officers from Land and I'm.
migration Association in Alabama
If the State of Mississippi is
ready to hold out inducements to
immigration, I will say that the en-
tire State can, within ten years be
thickly populated with an enterpris-
ing white population, and if our
syndicate of Alabama and Tennes-
see can have the assurance of cheap
lands and assistance from the State,
we can and will bring a colony OF
white immigrants to the State to
till said lands.
If our Legislature would appro-
pirate $4,000 for immigration pur-
poses it would do an act for which
the people would applaud it. I'm
der the present law the office OF
Commissioner of immigration is a
farce. He ought to be given
enough money to do good work
with.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19
Commissioner of Immigration.

This officer is yet to he elected by
the Legislature, and several gentle.
men are offering for it. Among
the number we see the name of oul
old and esteemed friend, Capt. J. D.
Burke, of the Magnolia Gazette
We believe he is the only man of
fering from South Mississippi. He
is qualified for the office, and if the
Legislature will elect him, and APP
propriate a respectable fund for i'm
migration purposes, our State would
soon be peopled by thrifty and
industrious class of foreigners.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19
Guiteau,SIaStE Effort

WASHINGTON January 17.-When
the court opened, with permission OF
Judge Cox, Guiteau said: 81 have
written down what l wish to say
and will read it. 1t is in regard
to my speech"
He then read, with considerable
emphasis:
Il intend no disrespect to this
honorable court. In general, am
satisfied with the law as propounded
b. your honor, but / have suggested
stil broader view which / ask
your | onor to follow, to- wit:
"That if the jury believe that ]
believe it was right to remove the
President, because l had special
Divine authority so TO do. and was
forced to do it by the Deity, they
will acquit on the ground of tran
STORY mania. Sickles, Mcfarland
and Hiscock were acquitted on the
ground of transitory mania. In my
speech, published in all the leading
American papers yesterday, and
which I presume your honor has
read, l gave my reasons for asking
your honor SO to charge. Mr.. Reid
made a brilliant and lawyer-like
plea for the defense, and Mr.. SEQ
vile is making q strong argument
for his theory, but neither Mr.. Reid
nor Mr.. Scoville represents me in
this defense. l am here as my own
counsel, and as stated at the open
ing of the case, no one can repre-
sent me to the jury. l know my
feelings and my inspiration in re-
moving the President, and have
sci it forth to my satisfaction in my
speech published yesterday, and ]
ask your honor, in the name of jns-
tice; in the name of the American
people, to allow me to address the
jury of my countrymen, when my
life may be at stake. If man on
this jury has a doubt as to his duty
in acquitting me, my speech will
probably settle him III my favor,
and, therefore, in the interest OF
justice it is of the greatest impor-
lance that they hear me in my own
defense. Your honor can decide
the matter if you have any doubt
as to your duty.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19
Another Journalist Gone.

We learn from correspondent at
Jackson that Mr.. w. S. Power, To-
cal editor Of the Clarion, and son OF
Col. J. L. Power, committed suicide
in the parlor of Miss Marion Ross.
by shooting himself through the
heart with a pistol. We learn he
killed himself because Miss Ross re-
fused to marry him. He was a
young man ofbrilliant intellect, well
educated and gentlemanly in man
ners, and was esteemed very highly.
We regret his sudden taking off.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19
DYSPEPSIA CURED.

BALTIMORE, MD, Feb. IA, 1881.
] tried your valuable medicine, Browns
Iron Tonic Bitters, for dyspepsia, indiges-
ton, &C., and was cured by its use after
three leading physicians of this city failed
by their prescriptions to give relief After
eating, before taking the Iron Bitters,
suffered with full feeling about the breast,
with headache all the time, bowels very ir-
regular, and generally used up. At night
when get home from work, l thought
could not last until morning. l now feel
like new man.
II r. V. HOWSFR-
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19

A JACKSON correspondent of the
Port Gibson Reveille says that "it
is reported that Mr.. Daniel bennett,
of some years past, veteral agri-
cultural journalist in New Orleans,
is considering the subject of a
strong dog law in behalf of the hui
name and mutton kind, which will
be pressed for legislative action"
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19

FROM the Republican we learn
that Miss Jennie Wilkinson, one Of
Brandon's most accomplished young
ladies, was sent to the Luuatic
Asylum last week. Insanity is
hereditary in her family. The wri-
ter has known Miss Jennie from
childhood, and. with all her friends,
deeply regrets her misfortune.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19

Hon c. L. HOOKER has introduc
ed bills in Congress granting public
lands to the State of Mississippi in
aid of the construction of the Gull
and Ship Island Railroad. For the
relief of Thos. j. Wharton. This
bill appropriates $3.50 for profes-
sional services under the District
Attorney. To prevent frauds in the
Pension Bureau, and to require sta
ted publications Of the list of pen
sioners of the Government.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19
WILLARD HOTEL LOTTERY
DRAWING.
18th February, 1882, or Money Refunded

Louisville, KY, Nov. 10, 81.
Resolved, That the Board of Commissions
ers consent to postponement of the draw
ing Of the Willard Hotel Lottery, until the
18th day of February, 1882, and that they
will not consent to any urther postpone
ment of the same. Robt. Mallory, Chm
By the above resolution this drawing
must and will be had on the day fixed, or
money distributed back to ticket holders
If enough tickets are sold before dav fix
ed, the drawing will be had, and notice of
sam, will be given through the papers.
LIST OF PRIZES:
The Willard Hotel with all its |
Fixtures and Furniture, ! $250,O00
One Residence on Green Street, $4,000
One Residence on Green Street, $4,000
Two cash prizes, each five hundred, 10000
Two cash prizes, each two thousand, 1000
Five cash prizes, each one thousand, 5000
Five cash prizes, each five hundred, $500
Fifty cash prizes. each one hundred, 5000
Five hundred cash prizes, each 20, 10000
One Set of Bar Furniture, 1000
One Fine Piano, 500
One Handsome Silver Tea Set, 100
400 boxes Old Bourbon Whisky, &c, $4,000
Ten baskets Champagne, 35, $50
Five hundred cash prizes, each ten, 5000
-Four hundred boxes fine wines, so, 10000
200 boxes Robertson county Whisky, 5000
400 boxes Havana Cigars, each ten, 1000
Five hundred cash prizes, each ten, 5000
AMOUNTING TO S369,95O.
Whole tickets, IS; halves, 4; quarters, 2.
Remittances may bemade by bank check,
express, postal money order or registered
mail.
Responsible agents wanted at all points.
For circulars, giving full information and
for tickets, address VIC. d. WHIrs,
I'd Willard Hotel, Louisville, XIV.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19

THE Great West, published at
Denver, Colorado, by M. NJ. Pome-
roy, is again on our table, and is the
livest looking corpse we ever saw
The report that Pomeroy and his
paper had failed seems to have been
false, coined by some slanderer. A
man of Pomeroy's energy and abil-
ity will never fail. His Great
West is great paper.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19

MIR. J. A. GRESHAM, the only
book seller in New Orleans that adj
rertises in The LEDGER, has been
awarded the contract Of printing
the laws Of Louisiana. He IS wor-
thy the trust. and viii we'll perform
The duties.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19
TIE Sherman, Texas, Democrat

The Sherman, Texas, Democrat
says that Senator David Davis is an
independent in politics, but man
with no political power, and with
out even the respect Of the Senators
who elected him President Of the
Senate and therefore Vice Presl.
dent OF tile United States,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19
70 Exchanges.

AS the editor of The LEDGER is in
New Orleans q good part of his
time. and is compelled to do a good
deal of editorial work there. he
would be obliged to his press breth~
rem if they would send him their
papers to 122 Gravier street.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19

THE first number of the Canton
Democrat, W. C. Calhoun, editor, is
before us. 1t is lively and reada-
BILE paper. 1t is published on the
material Of the Mail, which, we re-
greet to say, is now dead.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-01-19

THE Spectator says If any one
knows of the whereabouts of Hon.
H. r. Jefferson, who left Mayors
vile, for the Senate, he will please
communicate with that paper, as
nothing has been heard Of him since
he left.