The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-02-07

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Gardner, Of Madison, and g. b. Banks,
Esq, Of Simpson, we're among our wei
come callers during the past week.
The case Of the United States vs..
L. :. Hunt estate, on account Of inter
nal revenue collections some years ago,
was argued before Judge Hill yesterday
-Messrs. Ware and Baldwin for the
government; Messrs. Nugent and Cliff
ton for defendant. The case was to have
been given to the jury this morning.
On last Thursday night the Capital
Literary Club met at the residence of
Col. w, l.. Nugent, and the time was so
pleasantly spent that il will not require
a pressing or urgent invitation for the
club to decide on the same place for
some future meeting The next meeting
will be held on Thursday, 10Th inst, at
the residence Of the Vice-President, Mrs.
II. G. Myers.
"A very decided and long-needed
improvement has been made in the APP
pr0ach to the cemetery from the South
side. The vacant lot has been inclOsed
and the de-walk, which had been near
ly washed away in several places, has
been restored The many who visit the
cemetery are grateful to the street com
mittee for this contribution to their con
venience and comfort.
--Messrs. +. r. Stedman & Co., are
about TO add wholesale and retail millin-
cry department to thesr business, and
for this purpose have leased the adlOin-
ing store of DIR. Byron Lemly, who will
move into the store now occupied by
Brunson & Gibbs. When enlarged and
re-ftted, the store of Messrs. L. Il. Sted-
man IL Co., will be one of the most
complete and extensive in the State.
The trial of Jack Hall terminated
on Thursday last by verdict of acquit-
tai. He was ably defended by Judges
T. J, Wharton, and w. p. Harris, and
J. b. Harris. The prosecuting Attor-
neys, were Judge Lea, U. $. Dist. Atty,
assisted by Judge II. r. Ware. Able
speeches were made on both sides of the
case. The jury was composed of eleven
whites and one colored.
The services at the Penitentiary
on last Sunday afternoon were very in
teresting. In addition to the sermon by
DR.. Galloway, Rev. i. r. Strickland
made a short and impressive address.
The prisoners are grateful for any at
tentiOn, especially for newspapers, and
if any of our readers feel an interest in
them, if they will hand their old papers
to G. G.. Campbell he will see them
distributed among the prisoners.
In our State papers, are mentioned
numerous cases Of mad-dog biting. Moth
ing can be more horrible. This reminds
us that our streets are infested with
dogs Of every degree, little dogs and big
dogs, yellow dogs.and black dogs, white
dogs and spotted dogs, so that it is dan
gerous for persons, and especially ladies
and children, to be on the walks. We
are glad ohear that our city authorities
have ia ken steps to abolish the nuisance.
Several prominent colored citizens
have requested us to announce that there
will be mass meeting at the Beneyo-
lent Hall, tomorrow night, for purpose
specified in their call, to which all citi-
aens, regardless of color, and "ladies and
mothers especially" are invited. This
meeting is intended to elicit public ex-
preston contrary to that of the meeting
held on the 10Th ult., and when each
side shall have had their say, we will
say, "let us have peace" It seems to
be an untimely and improbable discus
sion, aud the sooner it is closed the bet
ter.
The trustees Of Deaf and Dumb
Institute have authorized the purchase
of a small printing outfit, so that the
pupils can learn the art OF type-setting
1t is proposed to publish monthly
paper to contain compositions of the
students, and items of interest relating
to the Institution and to the education
of deaf mutes. The idea is most ex-
cellent one, and "The Deaf and Dumb
Voice"or whatever may be its name
will be value to the students in train
ing their minds to think and their hands
to labor and will also be an excellent
medium through which the Trustees and
superintendent can familarize the pub
lie with the objects and plans Of the In
stitution.
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