The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-02-14

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w. MclAurin, one Of the former beloved
pastors Of the Methodist Church South,
Of this city, in the Pearl River News,
Columbia: "The Rev Mr. McIAurin
made very favorable impression on the
congregation at this place. We think
conference has sent Us an acceptable
man.
We we're gratifed to receive a tele-
gram few days since from Col. J. NJ.
Smylie, Swamp Land Commissioner,
stating that he had succeeded 1T Wash
ington much better than he anticipated;
that every claim Of the State had been
allowed, and that he would fully accom-
plish the object Of his mission.
Mr.. David L. Thornton, one Of the
popular and rising young lawyers Of
Kentucky, was in our city last week,
and gave us a passing call. He was on
a visit to relations in our State, and
being near the Capital came over TO
take look at it. We regret that the
bad weather interfered with the comfort
Of his stay, but hope he viii return TO
his home in the Blue Grass region with
favorable impressions of the Sunny
South.
Rev. Or. J. l.. Tucker has resigned
the rectorship Of St. Andrews church,
and the resignation has been accepted,
with much regret by the yestry. He
has consented to remain until after
Easter. when he will enter upon the
rectorsbip Of Christs' Church, Mobile.
In leaving st. Andrews Parish, he pays
high and grateful tribute TO its people,
and they are no less cordial in their ex-
pressions Of confidence and regard for
him.
The handsome residence of Mr.. Jno.
III. Odencal, on State street, came near
total destruction by fire on Thursday
last, about noon The fire originated in
the nursery, and by means of defec-
tive ilue, was communicated at once to
the roof, from which flame and smoke
issued in several parts. Our gallant
firemen never did more efficient service.
The damage to the house is about $4,000,
fully covered by insurance. There was
no insurance ON the furniture, which WAS
considerably injured by water and re-
moval.
I'm our last issue we thanked the
Street Committee for putting the side
walk TO the cemetery in good and pas
sable condition. We have since learned
that this much needed Improvement was
the work of that liberal hearted gentle
man, Col. J. S. Hamilton, and was done
at his own expense, for which he has
the hearty thanks of all who visit the
cemetery. Our grateful acknowledge
ments are all the more appropriate as
the work was done by him without fee
or hope of reward.
Died on the 18th of January at the
residence of his daughter, Mrs. VIM.
Gibson, near Little Rock, Arkansas, DR..
Jas. NJ. Slaughter, about so years Of age.
He was resident of Madison county
for many years, where he was much
beloved by all who knew m.--Canton
Citizen.
If we are not mistaken, the death here
recorded is that of DR. Slaughter who
formerly resided in Jackson some thirty
years ago, was mine host of the old Man
sion House, somewhat famous hotel,
which stood opposite the store of Mr..
lsydore Strauss on State street
The callers at THE CLARION sane
tum since our last are indeed "too numer-
Gus to mention" among them we have
space to note: Messrs. Thrasher and
Hastings, of Claiborne; Bayless, of
Jones; Seal of Harrison; Johns, of
Amite; French, of Warren; Cameron of
Lauderdale; Priestly, of Canton; Muir
ry and Alexander, of Tippah DIR. Guice
of Fayetto; Messrs. Carter and Gill, of
Holmes; Hon, Allen Hicks, Of Yazoo;
s. A. u. Greayes, of Madison; Hon. B.
7. Kimbrough and Drs. Bouton, of Ben
ton; Dir. Teunisson, Of Lawrence; John
McAm, Esq, Of Jefferson; Senator
Roanc, Of Calhoun; n. l., Smith, of
Kinds, and others.