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The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23
THE orTY or EATCHEz.

This beautiful city, with it's enterpris-
ing population and far-seeing business
men, is destined, at no distant day, to be
como ono Of the most important busi-
ness centres on the mighty "Father Of
Waters." Tie fiattering prospect ofthe
New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Mem
phis Railroad which is certain to be
built in the near iuiure-sweeping its
suburbe, the prospect Of a road running
from there through Tens as parish, La.
ana on 10 shreveport Texas, and the
near completion Of their own proud mon
nment OF home industry. the N. j. d G.
Railway, are unInistakable indications
Tint point unerringly 10 q brigLtand g'o-
rions future Tor the grand historic city
Of Aatchcz. And the good people Of
NatoheL deserve al the prosperity that
fortune mny spread before them; for a
more cAivalrous, bigger hearted, more
noble, more generous, more charitable
people, cannot he found on Gods green
earth, under tho broad canopy Of heaven.
Wa have known the people Of Natchez
ever since tic late war, and We know
whereof wo speak The N. j. & Q. Rail
road. the cstton fact ny and yarn facto-
rs, and other industrial institutions that
afford constant employment, and conse-
quent support 10 hundreds Of poor fam
ilies, argues wen for the enterprise Of
that city, an3 The operatives in those in
stitutions bless the euterpriaing spirits
OF Nltehtz to day, because it is through
that iutlueuee they are eui ,yiug the priv
ilege Of earning their daily bread by hon
est toll The charitable institutions Of
that city speak monuments il it's praise.
fhe Catholic and Protestant Asylums
tho homes Of helpless orphans--are two
institutions that have been established
by tile citizens 81 Natchez. and it has
been only Of late years that contributions
for tho maintenaa &c ol tie little orphans
have been soil cited ontside Of Natchez,
heretofore having been entirely main
tained by the good people Of tha. city.
But those good institutions stand there
10 day as monuments OF mercy. AS Wis.
itor cutters those Asylums. he cannot
well avoid thinking Of Him WHO said
"Suiier little children TO come unto me,
and forbid them not, for Of such is the
kingdom Of Heaven. He VIII also be
impressed With tho lesson: do unto
others as ye wonld that others should do
unto you. While III Natcbez, in com
pauy with the Press Association, We yis-
tied the Asylums The children greet
ed ms with happy sougs. They looked
happy They were neat, clean, and tidy.
We visited their wash room, dining room
and bed rooms, and found Tint every
thing wrs clean aud nice and everything
in is place. There was nuihiug gaudy
about the arrangements, but everything
wns comfortable. Donations will be
gladly received at either Of the Asylums,
ana il you want 10 help 40 Gods work
pn earth, send contributions to the or.
phans,
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23
FRANK BURKErT JR.
Natchez Democrat.l

Natchez Democrat.l
Among the many happy incidents
connected with the meeting Of the press
asa, citation. and one which gave the
lady managers, matron and inmates Of
Protestant Orphan Asylum much pleas
ure, was the visit Of their go'd friend
Capt. Frank Burkett, OF the Okolona
Messengerand his two interesting daugh.
ters, accompanied by the little orphan
boy, who was christened under the aus
picIes Of the Grand Commapdery OF
Mississippi, at the meeting in this city
more tlau two years ago, as Frark Bur-
kett, Jr., and who has since found a
home in the bosom of the -Oaptain's
family and held warm place in the
affection of its members. The little fei-
low is one of the brightest and hand.
soonest Of children, aud promises to
become in due time magnificent ply
sique, endowed with an intellect OF equal
proportions. May he grow in knowl.
edge and virtue. and may he live q
monument to the noble philanthropy
that nursed him IN infancy and fostered
him il youth.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23
WALPonE-BuRKErT /.


The address Of Maj. r. Walpole,
President Of the Mississippi Press Asso-
citation eau be found on the first page Of
this paper. And while it may appear
to some that this document can DO OF
interest only to the Press, we can say
that it embodies some good ideas aud
practical suggestions, not only 70 the
Press bnt to the public also. Business
men and public men ought TO read it
and digest it, and oil reasonable men Of
whatever avocation, will readily CONCUR
with him in his views. He il not agotis.
tical Int plain aud practical, and every
idea he has advanced ia a good one and
al his suggestions are worthy Of due
consideration. He retired from bis po-
sition, carrying with himthc best wishes
Of the Mississippi Press. Oar new
President, Capt. Frank Burkett, Of the
Okalona Messenger, is gentleman q
culture anG popularity, aud his opening
administration indicates that he too will
merit for himself bright page IN The
history of the Mississippi Press.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23
REPUBLICAN PLANS.


W. lcaru from a Washington dispatch
10 the Yicksburg Herald thai "the Re-
publican Congressional Campaign Com
mttee are preparing to make fight IN
uvary District IN Mississippi, aud expect
to carry the Third, Sixth and Seventh
Districts beyond doubt.
There Is no doubt Of Republican inten.
tons 10 make strenuous efforts in MIS-
sissippi dariug the approaching, cam
paign and II We want want to keep onr
colors aylug every man must rally to the
flagstaff There is au Importance in the
fall elections which, If properly eonsid-
cred, exceeds that Of any former
election Tue probability, as to wnat
political party will gain the asceudency
iu the next Congress- is rather loubtfnli
aud the Republican party recognizing
this state OF affairs, fully Intend to cap.
ture, il possible, all that may be in sight
and that party Intends to send speakers
tc this state, TO convert il II possible /,
republican rule. Tue Democrats hav,
an opportunity TO retain their hold Of
what they have at least, if they wit
only do so, aud ia orlHr to do 50, the.
will have to work like Trojans to accom-
plish it. It is no use to be meal
mouthcd or timid about it; we will hay
a big political fight to make during til
canvass; the Republicans will over-rl
tho state with speakers from othC
atates, and we must contest every inc
Of grouud--no matter how hard or tougl
Our people must not any longer renal
indifferent, for whatever effects those wi
are active in the campaign effects tho'
who are indifferent also. whenever
comes to oppressive measures and exc
bitant taxation. Remember that. Thoi
who remain indifferent as to politics
results eau take unto themselves Il
largest share of censure, II the Repnl
hcans succsed; aud they are the ont
too that will do the biggest ''cussing'
any bad laws arc enacted. Rameinb
that, too.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23
THE a. Z Nj. COLLEGE,.

For the benefit Of such as may desire
to enter THIS institution, we publish tue
following extracts from the circular in
regulations, expenses 80:
all students are required by a resolu-
tion of the Board Of Trustees, TO wear
the prescribed uniform. within Ave miles
Of the College buildings. The suit.
consisting Of cap. coat. vest aud pants.
cost during the past year SO 90. The
m ,terial is Wesson Jeans No. I40
Tuition is free to all students from
Mississippl for the regular curriculum,
or any OF the studies IN it, where taken
with any Of the regular classes Of the
College,
The ancient languages are not Taught
uLless desired. An instructor is pro-
vided. He IS supported by the fees
from students, which is fixed at $50 a
year for all the languages.
A matnculation fee Of FIVE dollars
entities the stndent TO the privileges Of
tuo NutiAV iSHN 20.
Students pay for chemicals as they
use. Ten dollars viii cover this expense
in the sophomore year.
The College furnishes double bed
stead to each reem Everything else
in the way Of furniture, bedding, etc.,
must be supplied by the students them.
selves.
Board is furnished at actual cost. Tie
expenses at the end Of each month, are
made up by tie steward, aud divided
among the studen.s IN the dormitory.
This expense ncludes keeping up the
dining hall, sweeping and lighting the
halls int dormitory replacing and
] buying new crockery, etc. necessary tC
keep the boarding department in efficient
working order. The average expens,
per month for the present year has been
30. Washing can be bad at about Al
cents dozen.
Tue fec for doctors bill will be Ave
dollars for each student, il they enter
into the general contract made for al
the students.
Toassist in meeting expenses stu
dents are required to labor from two t,
three honrs every day for five days il
the week. THIS is compulsory. With
ordinary weather this will enable the
student to earn about $s5 II year.
Students eau also labor on Saturday
and very frequently they eau work lon
ger than three hours daily during tb,
week, those who do this, earn mucl
more, aud it goes far toward meetin,
their expenses.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23
MARRIED.

McCLOSKEY- -.HENDERS0N-+-On
Wednesday, June II, at s.. Alphonsns
Church, New Orleans, by Very Rev b.
4. Neithart, q. IS. r.. assisted BY Rev.
Ferreol GtrardeY. C.SS. r., ME, Gg ,RGE
McClosKEY to Miss KATE e. HESDER-
son. only daughter Of John Henders u,
Jr.
The fair bride was our cousin, and we
regretted very much that circumstances
deferred us from attending the hnppy
nuptials, We congratulate Mr., Nc
Closlsey upon his acquisition, in securing
for his companion through life QUE 50
amiable aud sweetly disposed. We con.
gratnlaie Kate iu her neg sphere Of life,
and sincerely hope the happy pair may
enjoy an uninterrupted hnppineqs as
boundess as the ocean, and that their
prosperity may be as liIui,less as space,
We hops their paths tlrough life may be
strewn with the N 1st fragfan flowers,
aud Tint no thorn will ever dare &c utter
pose itself, to mar tie happiness 4 tileir
union.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23
BENToNvInLE TAYLOR.

Copiah sigusl.l
A we'll known character whose life has
been one of interesting incidents aud ad-
ventures, was killed OF tile Sth lust by
his stepson. Samuel Baygeuts, a youth
about is years old The tragedy occnr-
red 1t the place of Taylor's in Lawrence
county, about five miles from Rockport.
On the morning in question, Taylor
directed the boy Baygents, to get him a
certain plow, after searchiug for which,
the stepson returned and Informed him
he could not find It, Upon this Taylor
few into passion aud told the boy he
had to find it, that he was getting too
biz, " and that he intended to give him a
tioggiug, and started toward him. The
boy picked up a stick and halted Taylor,
who told him 10 leave the place aud not
resnru until he was 81 years Of age.
Taylor turned, entered the house, aud
re appeared With bis pistol. The boy
lefs, bot returned in about tiiree hours.
Taylo, came out of the house, when Bay
gents emptied the contents Of shotgun
into him, the load taking effect IN the
head and arm. Taylor lived only tive
hours. The boy was arrested and bound
over 10 tie circuit court in s.. 600 bond
on charge OF manslangh,er. Public
opinion is il she boys favor, Mrs. Tay
los was in this city about three weeks
ago. and engaged the services of Mr. H.
B. Mayes. Jr.. to prosecute an applica'
ton FOR divorce from Taylor, alleging il
treatment Of self aud child.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23
NoTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Uffie n. jackson. Misr.. May "6, IsS2.
Notice S hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
10 make final prn,sf in support Of his claim,
Spnrknlnn. circuit clerk. Magnolia Niss., on
June ~. 1852, viz: Rempson S Dillon. home.
stead entry number 1888, for the east-half
Of southeast qnaiter, section 81. township s
north. raIge'7 east. He mines the following
witnesses 10 prove his continuous residence
upon, and cultivation Of, said land, viz: w.
L. Cnney. Henry Kornrumpf. Jesse Williams,
Horny Swan. Ill Of magnolia, Pike county,
MSs. X. q. KERR,
may 26 st Register.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

Mr.. r. ]. sherwin of Concord, N. H.,
writes: II have good old ptwho
keeps house for wife and baby aud me.
Of late she has been grooming aud com
planning, Onr family doctor could uo5
fiud ont what allied her. and yet often
she wonld keep her bed for several days.
] persuaded her to try Browns Iron
Bitters, and to my astonishment she has
never complained since. She now calls
it her medicine and recommends it to
everybody.n
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

All the members Of the Tariff Com
mission, for the revision OF the Tariff
appointed by President Arthur, are
Protectionists. This makes it one.
sided affair and the country will not
expect any benefits from the revirion.
The Commission is entirely in the inter,
est OF the producer, aud the consumer
aud working man are not represented at
all.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

Ayers Cherry Pectorul is mild aud
so"thing IN its immediate and apparent
effects, and possesses far-rrachng and
powerful healing qualities which its per
sistent use will demonstrate III any case
of congha, col Is, throat or lung troubles
VI my kiud.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

We have received the first number Of
"-rhe National Farmer" pablished at
Washington City, Of which Mr. Lee
Crandall, is manager. It is four page,
at two dollars year. The first page
presents a fue portrait OF Hon. Geo. B..
Loring, the Commissioner of Agriculture
ana also biographical sketch Of his life.
1t is a good paper aud worthy Of patron
age
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

ting all in their power to the comfort and
safety Of their passengers. And right
bore we wish TO tender our thanks to the
efficient managers Of the road for polite
courtesies extended, and also TO Uncle
Geo. w. Harper, Of the Raymond Gazette,
who acted as conductor that day.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

In this issne appears new advertisement
of the DIR. Hartcr medicine company, manu-
fictnrers Of the justly celebrated Iron Tonic.
endorsed aud recommended by the medical
profession. As general tonic. and especially
for Dyspepsia and General Debility. it has no
equal, having been thoroughly tested aud REQ.
ommendedas having virtues which no other
tonic possesses II is certaiuly valuable rem
edy. judging from the satisfactory testimoni.
ais from prominent persons 1t has received
Christian STANDARD. [Cincinnati. OIL Mch. 3,
For sale by Z. Smiley, Magnolia, Miss.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23
CAMP MEETINGS.

The Sen Shore Camp Meeting near
Biloxi, will commence Jnly 18th.
The Camp Meeting at FEEDERS Camp
Ground, in this pike county, will COM
meuce August 10th.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

"'What is tile name OF this place?'
inquired traveller Of boy. Yuhedam,
responded the hoy. 'Whatr exclaimed
the traveller. 'Ynbedam!' repeated the
boy. III be dam your voclferated the
traveller us he made after the boy, who
seeing the mistake, took to his heels .
l intend using your Liver Medicine
altogether in future, for / find that it
does me more good tllan any have ever
used, and | have use great many, !
have been afflicted with sore eyes or the
last two years, aud with piles for fifteen
years, aud ain now getting we'll of both
diseases, also some others too tedious ,o
mention, originating from au inactive
state of the liver, and l must give yonI
Liver Medicine the credit A. J. lar
tin, Shubuta. Miss, NOV. %, 1876.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23
sHERIFF's SALE,
The Sfate D
Ex rel Writ Adama.
No. 5O3l. Va Rxeeuiion.
J. @. Travis Etal

The Sfate
Ex rel Writ Adama.
No. 303L va j Rxeeution
J. @. Travis Et al.
by virtue Of the above Execution n ma 4;
rected from the Clerk of the Circuit Court ~
Pike county, state Of Missinsippi, viii AZ,
Monday. the third day Of July, 4 D 1881 ~
the door of the Court House. in tho toa;S "
Magnolia, within legal hours prcscrib.J
BY law, IN said county aud Ststo, proceed fo
sell al public ontrry, 10 the highest bidder. for
cash. the following described lands. towit.
Frac. northeast quarter aud frao. northwest
quarter, section number II tnwnsbip nnn,hes
2range number :, and east half OF northwest
quarter section number % township nufnbe,
range number g. and south half of northwest
quarter aud northwest quarter Of eouth,vea,
quarter section number 3 and southwest QUAR-.
ter Of itbeast quarter section number I, and
east half of lortheast quarter section 2.
and south half of northwest quarter section
number 10 township number 9 range humber
:. also the following lots and squares situated
in the town Of Magnolia, III said county Ard
State. to-wit; ALE Of squares nnrnber is, ~.
and so, aud all Of square number IS Irss lot 2a'
and east half Of square ~. Magnolia. Tho
nhoYe lands, squares, aud hits, have been lev.
led ON as the property Of defendant, j. o.
Travis, and will he s..d 10 satisfy said execl.
tion aid all coats
june g Shcrig.
Sheriff q Office june q 1892
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

Guiteau will be executed next Friday.
Justice Bradley has denied the applica,
ton for writ Of habeas corpeas, and
that was his only chance. II is said but
very few persons will be nllowed to see
assassin swing of,
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

The ship Island Beacon records the
death Of mule sat the ripe old age Of
196 years" Now we would like to
know whether the editor Of the Beacon
recorded that mules death before or after
the pfess Con1ention9
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

There IS some talk of placing on Boz
ton common a statute of John Morrill,,
of Maine. who for fiity-eight years has
devoted bis entire time to cooking pork
and beans for the lumberiien Of that
stats.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

Peter" the Bay St. L3nis CORES
pondent Of tho Democrat Sar, of Pas
caRola says;
Was our friend P. X. present at the
meeting Of the Press Asspciltinm which
took place in Nutchez last week III so,
we are ready to bet he Was Gle hand
soonest and most graceful editor praseut.
Now don't blush, friend L. T.
Now we are willing to admit that Capt
p X. il handsome and graceful editor.
and the same may he said OF great
many others of tue Association; bns il
was universally admitted that COL T. B.
Hamilton, OF the Shuqualak Solar Ray,
was the most handsome man IN the con
yention.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

We have received the Mississippi Re-
publican, published at tJackson, by J. J..
Spelman. Its typographical appearance
is commendable, but its politics are
NOT.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

Col. L. L. Ross, recited his popular
poem, at Naichez, "The Sock that Baby
Wore. hut we know gentleman in Nat.
chez that had "both socks on" at the
time.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23
BRIDGE NOrirE.


said county. April term
County Of Pike A.D. lSs2.
Ordered hs the Board that be contract for
repairing the Cunk Bridge across Tangipab0
river, and billions Iirise. across Iloguechlt,o
river, he let Ont to tho lowest responsible bid.
der, on the First Monday in July, 4. u 1882,
W. @. YAUsHT.
June Clerk
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

Take care of your Lirer A great number
Of the diseases to which mankind are liable
to arise from q dsordercd condition Of this
organ. Keep Il in sound and healthy con
ditiOn and you can defy disease PrfcKLY
AsH BITrErs are especially adapted for this
purpose. being composed of drugs which act
on the Liver, giving it tone and strength to
withstand malnria..
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

Cadet Oscar [. Crosby, of Brookba-
ven, comes of with the second honor in
the graduating class of 1882. at West
Point, New York. Brookhnven should
be proud o. the young soldier. Oscar,
aud SO should Mississippi
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

New Orleans is to have Castle Gar
den for the accommodation Of immi-
grants, and the Times. Democrat urges
that the old State-house be used for that
purpose.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

Francis P. Tweed Of Poughkeepsie.
New York, lost $3.50, 900 at a game Of
poker few days ago. That was big
game of draw.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

They only can appreciate health who
have suffered from long continued illness.
Browns Iron Bitters gives health and
strength, and thus has made very many
happy.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23
June 9
sheritf's Office. june 2. 1852
SIIERIgFS SALE.

G + TFanisson' Special Execution
@. u, Spencer d Debt si30 30 eta.
ElizaJ, Spencer. Interest and all costs,
By virtue Of the above Execution 10 me di.
rectcd from 5 4. huithews. j. p, Of tho dth
Supervisors District in Pike county Miss;ssip.
pi. rendered 10th day Of May. A, d. 1881, I
will ON Monday the 3rd day of July 1882, with.
IN legal hours by law. at the door Of the Cou,1
house ia the tnwu of Magnolia IN naid county
aud State proceed TO sell at public nuiery, Tor
cash, the undivided interest If the defendants
~ the 'ands known as the estate OF O. Hoover
as follows. tu-wit: The uurtheRst quarter and
east half Of northwest quarter and southwest
quarter OF northwest quarter and sou Invest
quarter and west half ofsoufheast quarter sud
southeast quarter nf southeast quarter section
is, and east half Of southeast anartcr Of see
tiOn 10 and west bal Of nui III west unar.cr aaA
nurthcact qnarter Of southwest quarter nnd
southeast qnarter of nOrthweat quarter aud
North halfnf southeast quarter aud southw est
quarter Of northeast quarter Of section ! !, and
northeast quarter ofnnrtheast quarter section
81 and northeast quarter and suutheasl quar-
ter aud northwrst quarter aud east half of
suu' Invest qnartcs section 30 and northwest
quarter lesR 20 acres IN east side and ffactou
al 20 aeres southweat quarter section 23 all in
township numbpri range number 8 east The
above Ian have been levied nn as the prop
erty t0r 80 much ia helnngs TO them 10
common interest Of heirslipl Ut defendants
aud will be sold to satisfy said Execution and
all costs
May 20, 1882. W. NJ. MoNrI11.
June Q Sheriff
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23
LUTHER HOBBS,
Matchmaker and Jeweler
McCoMB Cry, MISS.

Watches, clocks and jewelfy repaired with
neatness and despatch, and fully warranted
Prices to suit tbs times aud as low as tho
respectfully solicit the public patronage hop
ing thereby TO merit continued confidence.
June 8 lyl L. HOBBS.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

A terrible cyclone has passed over the
towns Of Gripnell. and Malcolm. Iowa
Over two hundred have beeu killsf
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23
CAMPAIGN PAPER.
Four Mouths For Only
80 Cents.
MAKE UP CLUBS.

The MAGSoIIA GAZETTE will be
sent as a Campaign Paper, to any
person desiting it, -Four Months,
for the small amount of so cents,
in advance. Make up Clubs and
address the Publisher Of this paper,
enclosing amount.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

The Republican Congressional Com
pnttec are now moking assessments upou
Federal employees aud cfhciela Tor cam.
peigu purposes
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

Too much sugar Tor scent, remarked
the youth, as he kissed the girl who had
been eating onions.
The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-23

MAGNOLIA, MISSISSIPPI.
Thankful for the liberal patronage here
toforc extended to hira, again tenders h's'
professional services to Aagnolia and yic,nr
". Special attention puid 20 chrome a,s
eases oi females. and to obstetrics; fresctV7
tions carefully compounded tt lihcsxs