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The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11

The Brandon Republican advises the
people not to follow certain prominent
secessionists, whom it names, back in
to the Union under the terms of the re-
construction measures. Our advice
to them is to follow no one; but we
suggest that old line conservative
Wings might afford to go in company
with Judge Yerger, Judge A. r John
son, A. G. Mayors, Fulton Anderson,
Walker Brooke, W, &C. Harper, H. F.
Simrall, Sylvanus Evans, 1. NJ. Pat
ridge, Judge Robb, and many others
of that school with whom they have
heretofore been accustomed to act
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11
From the Richmond Wing
True and False PA friOtisnl,

In every country, there are politica
agitators who mistake their egotism
and aggressiveness for patriotism
In political settlements Their
voice always in the opposition II
they cannot get what they choose,
they refuse everything else, and al
ways have plasuible reasons to as
sign for their course. The two most
prominent reasons generally assigned
are, that time, the great restorer, will
rectify affairs, and if the terms and
conditions proffered shall be com
piled with, the good faith Of the oppo-
site party cannot be relied upon. To
this class of men be ongs Mazzini, the
italian, and Kossuth, the Hungarian.
Such men are not fit to guide any
people. They live in an ideal world,
of which they are the champions.
They mistake dreams for realities, and
their own visionary conceits for
facts. They are infected with q dis
temper of the mind, and see through a
distorted medium. Such is their
pride of opinion; such their ambition
to be reckoned consistent; such their
CONTROVERSIAL combativeness, and
such their overweaning and arrogant
pretensions to infallibility, that, rath-
er than yield one inch, they would see
that country they profess to love
above all things else irretrevable ruin
ed. Their views they hold to be of
more worth than their country's re-
prosperity and happiness.
There is but one mode of redemption
they will allow of, and that is their
mode. These men belong to the rule
or ruin order of patriots, and mistake
their selfish passions for public virtue
They are curse to any cause they
for it becomes their cause
rather than that of their country. Be-
fore their theories, their wishes and
pride of opinion, country and every
thing else must go down. Have we
not some such patriots among us? 1t
IS to be feared that we have. We
near much about passivity and trust
ng to time as the great correctiveness.
We also hear much about the folly of
trusting to the promises of the domi-
lant party Let us remember that
he work of time is the work of Provi-
lence, and that Providence helps
hose who helps themselves. The ar
yument that we cannot trust to the
pledges of the dominant party is thus
'eferred to in the letter of that emil
lent soldier, General Longstreet,
which we published.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11

A people who have enjoyed the priv
ileges of freemen have an instinctiv,
aversion to standing armies. Thu
quartering of troops among them hal
the appearance of a purpose to over
awe, which naturally awakens spiri
of resentment in. the bosom of tn,
high spirited, who feel conscious o.
no intention to commit any act MOI
compatible with the obligations of law
abiding citizens 1t is for this reason
that the movements of troops over the
country, and their transfer to localities
not recently occupied Bly, them, has
awakened painful sensations in the
minds of many of our people.
A moments reflection will convince
them that under existing circum-
stances, there is no occasion for this
feeling The recent acts of Congress
subordinating the civil to the military
authority, have removed the idea of
restraint from the minds of wicked
and evil-disposed persons, from whose
presence scarcely any community is
entirely exempt. The commanding
General, therefore, but performs a
duty, when, by the timely disposition
of troops, he places himself in a posi-
ton to assist the civil authorities in
bringing the violators of law, and the
dsturbers of society to punishment.
Under these circumstances, the troops
are to be regarded by our people as a
police force, to be brought into requi-
sition in order to compel obedience to
laws which are indispensable to the
safety of their lives and property; and
their presence need not be regarded
with distrust or disfavor, while our
political affairs remain in state of un-
certainty and almost of anarchy. To
the law abiding citizen they present
no terror; but their presence is a
standing intimidation to those who
seek at the expense of society to in
dulge their lawless and wicked pro-
pensities. The officers who COM
mand these troops are charged
with the execution of these du-
ties to society - they are obey
ing the orders of their superiors,
whose authority is derived from the
power of the Government itself, and
they do not deserve to be regarded as
enemies, nor scorned as self-seeking
political propagandists. When their
to our people are viewed in
this light, surely it does not detract
from the manhood or self.respect of :
citizens to extend to them the ordina- /
ry civilities of life. |
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What the Press Association Did
Say.

|
! We believe it was generally under
stood by the members Of the Press
Association at Brandon that the actor
Of that body in reference to the politi
cal situation was not to be made pub
| lie. But inasmuch as the matter has
been referred to, we deem it proper
to give the facts in the case-as We
understand them.
On the first day of the session, up.
on the motion of the editor of the
| Mtssissippian, committee was APP
pointed to prepare and report resolu-
tions on public affairs. The commit
tee, after protracted and stormy
session, reported next morning,
through its chairman, series of reso-
lutions, but upon the debate which
they elected it appeared there were
only two of the committee in favor of
their adoption, and three against
These resolutions were denunciatory
of the several reconstruction bills
declaring them unconstitutional"
Oppressive" &c,-that those measures
offered no assurance of peaceful set
tlement, and that the country generally
was in terribly bad fix.
Major Ward of the Pamela Star, and
one of the committee, announced in
telling speech, that he couldn't vote
for the resolutions. Mr.. Mayors of
the Handsboro Democrat, said like
wise and Mr.. Botto, of the Natchez
Democracy another of the commit
tee, expressed emphatic dissent Mr.
Frantz moved the adoption of the
resolutions. Mr.. Ward moved to lay
them on the table, and they were thus
disposed of by the following vote
daily papers having two votes-weekly
papers one vote
Yeas - Natchez Democrat, l En-
terprise Star, l; Handsboro Demo
crat, Kosciusko Chronicle, 1 (; Pa
nola Star, L; Vicksburg Herald, 2;
Clarion, 2-total 8.
Nays-Vicksburg Times, 2; Miss
issippian, 2; Water Valley Courier,
1 Copiahan, 1; Brandon Republican,
total Z.
These are the facts, and do they not
indicate that a majority of the journals
in the Association were
to reconstruction in accor-
dance with the acts of Congress; but
the reverse.
We will add that there are about
twenty papers in the State which are
openly advocating Reconstruction,
eight more than the entire representa-
ton in the meeting of the Association
at Brandon.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11

AGRIcULTURE-The report of the Com.
missioner Of Agriculture for March contains
the gratifying statement that increased at.
tention has been paid during the year to
stock breeding throughout the country, par
ticnlarly at the South. The report says:
"The fact Is daily becoming moro appa-
rent that stock growing is more profitable
branch Of agric-ltur than grain produe-
ton, especially IA. localities distant from
market. The indications OF a wheat crop
are generally favorable. The SHOWS Of the
past winter, and the general uniformity Of
cold weather, prevented winter-killing in a
great degree. The spring has been late,
With less Of alternate freezing and thawing
than usual, aud the young shoots, as a re-
suit, look green and vigorous
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11

Under this head the Boston Post, Of
the Goth, remarks:
There is nothing in the conduct Of
the people of the Southern States that
challenges the respect and confidence
of the whole country more than the
sincere alacrity with which they have
obeyed the conditions of the situation
in which they find themselves placed
They betray their genuine manliness
in meeting SO openly the demands
made upon them.
1t is source of profound gratiflca-
ton to all patriotic men to witness the
practical and sagacious manner in
which the Southern men address them
selves to what is required of them.
They are wise in resolving not to wait
for a judicial decision on their case,
when their great urgency is to get
back again into the national councils,
and to form once more component
part of the Government under which
they are to live.
If this be indeed a system Of self
government, that should be both their
desire and demand. Their former
slaves having been enfranchised, moth
ing could be honester or more admi-
rable than their afliliating with them
as fellow citizens, holding public
meetings together, discussing together
their common interests, and conformity
working for the welfare of both
classes, They show their sincerely
in this, as well as their sagacity. The
principle of political equality, which
has been forced upon them by Con,
gress, they accept at once, and seek to
incorporate into their local systems.
In this respect, they put to shame the
very men who have forced the alter.
native on them, by cheerfully doing
what the former refuse to do at home
at all. With the blacks they know
they are to live; the interests of both
are inseparably united, and they rea-
lie that they have common welfare.
The Radicals might take lesson
from them in this matter, if they were
in quest of universal justice rather
than irresponsible power.
The people of the Northern States
hail the course of their brethren at the
South with unaffected satisfaction.
They rejoice to find such substantial
evidence of sincere desire to get back
into the Union, and to become once
more part of the Government. In
sincere partisans will, of course, i'm
pute everything but the right motive
to their conduct; but these are the
very men, be it remembered, who re-
fuse to carry out the doctrine of polit-
ical equality at home. When the
Southern States are again in Congress,
by their representatives, they can best
present their case and their claims to
a country which will not be disposed
to witness the imposition upon them
of acts of injustice. And general har-
mony being again restored on basis
of justice and law, we shall enter as
people on career of fresh and great
ly enlarged prosperity, and go rapidly
forward with the work of developing
the resources of the cor tinent.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11

MILITARY RULE.-Gen. Sickles ar
rested fireman's parade in Charles
ton on Saturday, because it had no
alag of the United States in the line.
He required the companies to send a
United States flag at the head of the
line, with an escort of honor COM
posed of details from each company,
and ordered that every person in the
line should pass in review before the
flag, taking off his hat until beyond it.
Any person disobeying was ordered
to be arrested.
This is something after the style Of
Gesler's hat-Richmond Enquirer.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11

The fictitious and burlesqde speech lately
going the rounds Of the American press. as
by Morrissey in Congress, has been most
ludicrously accepted as genuine by the Pan
Mall Gazette, England, and that paper
which prides itself on superior discernment
in affairs of this country, belabors Morrissey
soundly for having interrupted his brother
members with coarse professional slang, for
sending up to the Speaker the rules of the
p. r., and for using great deal Of improper
language At last, We are gravely told,
"this was too much even for Congress, and
tho drunken blackguard was carried off by
tho sergeant-at-arms."
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11

We have positive information that
IN very few days the work of regis
tering voters preparatory to the
coming elections, will be com
menced throughout the State
and in our thorough conviction of the
Importance Of the interests at stake
our reason will be found for this ear
nest appeal to every man who is not
entirely sure that he is not entitled to
a vote, to register his name.
We are aware that when the Recon
struction Laws we're passed, many
persons influenced by reasons as
varied as the minds which entertained
them, declared that they would adopt
q course of entire passivity in refer
ence to the measures, and refuse to reg
lister, or take any part whatever in
the scheme of reorganization. Sub
sequent reflection and more sober de-
liberation, have led many of this class
to abandon their intention but 9TH
ers still cling to it. We appeal from
this rash resolve to their calm reason.
We invoke them by every considera-
ton of elf-interest as well us of pub
lie duty to give up this purpose. fit
is the suggestion of mere resentment
at what you regard a wanton wrong
inflicted by remorseless conquerors, it
is unworthy of acceptation in view of
the transcendent interests at stake. If
it be the result of deliberate reflection
as to your duty as citizen, we again
appeal to your sober, second thought.
Whether you are ready to vote or not
whether your present inclinations
are averse to the exercise of suffrage
or not-secure the privilege of voting
by registering your name, so that if
you should hereafter determine, by the
light of subsequent reflection and fu-
ture developments, to vote, the power
to do SO will be an assured fact.
Let every citizen remember that no
matter what may happen between this
time and the election--no matter what
may occur to work
change in his convictions-if he neg
ect to register his name, he will have
closed the door against himself ard
brown an immoveable obstacle be-
ween his desire to vote and the &C
of an object which he
nay believe to be of the highest mo-
nent.
To register does not impose the alb
olute necessity of voting; not to reg
'ter deprives us of the power to vote
nd settles the question of the high
rivilege of doing so against our
elves. Will any intelligent, patriot
}, right-thinking man, with suicidal
and, infict upon himself. blow
hich he could have justly denounced
) a monstrous injustice if it had been
by the law making power?
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11
1t may be Justly said that the mill.

It may be Justly said that the mill
tary leaders Of the South, who distin-
guished themselves in the war, have
added fresh laurels to their names by
the wisdom and moderation of their
counsels in the pending political agi-
tation, A further example of the en-
lightened judgment and sound states
manship of these heroes, will be found
in the excellent letter of Maj. Gen.
Gordon Of Georgia, who commanded
Stonewall Jackson's old corps at the
close Of the war. Peace has its victo-
ries as well as war.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11

The Haytien revolution is still in full ac'
tivity. A writer in st. Petersburg attaches
the very highest Importance to the Russian
American cession treaty. in the view that
the United States and Russia, moving east
and west, will meet in bond of fruitful
commercial union on the Pacific. Other &C.
counts from the Russian capital, however,
indicate that the bargain was pretty smart
financial transaction on the part of the
Russians. and calculated to relieve the Rus
so-American incorporated company from
considerable money difficulties.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11

Brazil - The steamship North
America, Of the Brazil line, sailed from
New York few days ago. for Rio, Ia
king out 240 passengers, most Of them
from the Southern States. Inclnded
are l3S from Texas, 30 from Florida,
and about as many from Georgia and
Alabama No less than 800 emigrants
for the same deeination left Mobile on
the 17th ult
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11

RIVER NEws.-The river has fallen
about two inches and a half at this
point since our last report. We re-
gret 10 say that our latest advices
from Memphis and ST. Louis state the
river Is again arising at those places.
We hope that the swell will be only Of
temporary duration. All the other
rivers We can hear from are falling.
The river here has receded in all
nearly four feet and at the present
rate viii soon be In lie banks again
Vickshurg Tines
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11

The latest accounts from Mexico
confirm the report Of the capture Of
oueretaro, the death Of Gen Mira
mon. and the disappearance Of Max
imilian from the scene Of action Fur
thermore, il Is reported that the Biber-
al forces under Por6rio Diaz were &C
ually in possession Of the capital.
their headquarters being within. two
tquares Of the main plsSs, which vas
ttil defended By The 1mperialiStI.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11

The returns of the number of immigrants
arriving at New York show that, from the
beginning of the year to May LIST, 44,S27
have arrived, as compared with 1876 during
the same period last year. Thousands from
both Ireland and Germany are now on theii
way across the ocean; and, although this
winter was more severe than last, and de-
layed the departures from Europe, 1867 il
now bnt 800 behind 1866, as will be seen
a comparison of the returns Eaf.a
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11
From the Vicksburg Herald.
CAYUGA KINDS Co., MISS.
May 9Th, 1857.
EDITOR HERALD:
ViclrshI1rn

EDITOR HERALD:
Vicksburg:
On Saturday last, DR.. Hicks of this
place addressed very large con-
course of Freedmen, and about twenty
five or thirty whites.
Though DR.. Hicks, has always been
an intense Union man, and rendered
obnoxious to many by his course, still
he was consistent-and / am glad that
he took the ground in the speech that
the freedmen should avoid sectional
ism and vote as freely for a rebel sol
dier, who was for peace and harmony;
as for any one North, South, East, or
West.
Geo. w. S####
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11

The following additional appoint
ments ofregistrars have been made by
Gen. Ord:
For Rankin County-John Lee, s.
j. Proctor, B. ID. NJ Mason.
For Hancock County,. F. II.
Claiborne, Dallas G.. Ducll, Levi X.
Brown.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11

Gen. Ord has appointed Capt. C. H
Townsend and Mr.. d. c. CaIlIins Reg
listers of Voters for Marshall county,
under the Reconstruction Law. A
third member of the Board, to be a
resident citizen, is to be appointed by
these gentlemen. As far as it is pos
sible for us to be satisfied with any
thing done under the press o. militia
ry necessity, we are pleased with these
appointments.-Holly Springs Re
porter.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11
"Clerk of Circuit Court
District of Virginia" "
FROM EUROPE.

Russia Making War FreParn-
tiOns----NIarl1ets--. Up-
lands HID.
LONDON, May acknowledgements 1911.
Bonds I'll.
LIVERPOOL, May s-Evening .-The de-
cline in cotton continues. Market closed
weak at lid. for middling uplands; mid
ding Orleans Hid; sales $4,000 bales.
Lard advanced to SOS. Cd. Tallow declined
to ABS. Cd.
LONDON, May 8.--Reports from Russia
state that the Russian government is con-
centrating troops and accumulating NUM-
tions of war in tho province of Poland.
LONDON, May So p. M,-The conference
adjourned until tomorrow. Consols OH.
Bonds II.
LIVERPOOL, May So r Motion de-
clined ! since noon. Market dull; middling
uplands 10 5011; other articles unchanged.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENT

NOW is the time to use this grea. preventive and
IN cure. Endorsed by prominent Physicians, Min
listers and others.
This truly valuable medicine is gradually but
surely winning its way into every household In the
nation. 1t is compounded of the purest vegetable
ingredients most of which "to the manor born,
Guiding pure copper. distile ed Kentucky Bourbon
1t has proved 20 be the very best combination yet
discovered for the cure Of
Dyspepsia, Costiveness, Indigestion, Chills
and Fever Typhoid Fever, Bilious Fever,
Torpid Liver, Neuralgia, Sick and Nervous
Headaches and similar diseases.
For Consumpt on, Chronic Coughs, Catarrh, Bron
chitis, and debility from any disease 1T Is o safe,
agreeable and reliable tonic. In all XII ney and
Bladder troubles it will be found beneficial.
w. H. WALKER, Sole Propr.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11

The distance frun New York 70 Sacramento
By the railroad route is 3i29 miles, Of which
81 hsve been completed and are nov IN
successful operation. leaving bat 20 miles
vel 70 Be built. Il r. confidently asserted
hat this gap win b. fllsd up within two
rgafI
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11
NOTICE.
L A w @ A H ID

w ILL take business in the Circuitand Probate
w Courts of Kinds, Copiah Rankin, and other
Counties on the lines Of railroad in Mississippi
and in the several courts at jackson. Address,
Terry, Kinds county, Mississippi ianp' 7dtf
CONTRACTS WITH FREEDMEN for sale
~ at this Office. nv the single blank or quire
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11

The Charleston Mercury calls upon the
people Of that city to raise ten thousand
dollars f1r tbs rslief Of Suffering POOR In the
interior
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11

WASHINGTON, May 9.-The Court of
Claims is hearing cotton cases, under the
law refunding for cotton seized from loyal
lists. Ex-senator Cowan is retained by the
Government and the claims are vigorously
resisted. In the case of q Quaker to-day,
the defence held that mere inactiOn did not
establish claim to reclamation.
Commissioner of Internal Revenue has de-
cided that receipts for money borrowed on
bonds require the same revenue stamps as
promissory notes. The Comptroller of the
Currency directs bank examiners not to
recognize such receipts with only two cent
stamps.
Holders of registered SECURITIES are re-
quired TO notify the department at which of
the designated points they will have the
interest paid Buffalo, Pittsburg and San
Francisco have been added to the paying
points.
Samuel Marshall, member of Congress
from the Eleventh District of Illinois, is
dead. He was member of the judiciary
Committee.
The Supreme Court ordered that no copies
of the orders, rules and forms in bankruptcy,
or any of them, to be established by this
court, shall be published until the order
this court.
This order includes the appointment Of
registers.
tits apprehended that the expenses of the
War Department will exceed the estimates
five fold
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11
Negro Riot at Richmond.

RICHMOND, May GA serious riot occurred
this evening. A large crowd of negroes
gathered on Cary street, to see trial be-
tween engines of Richmond and Whining
ton (Del.) fire companies. Afight took place
and a negro was arrested; the mob of ne
groes rescued him, but he was again captur-
ed. Upon arriving at the upper station
house the negro mob again rescued him,
throwing paving stones at the police. Capt.
Jenkins of the police, two sergeants and one
private, were all injured, two of them seri-
ously BY this time the mob had swelled to
nearly one thousand negroes. Gen. Scho6eld
sent up company Of the Eleventh Regi-
ment, and came himself. He spoke to the
mob, commanding them to dispense, but the
order was not obeyed. The soldiers then
charged bayonets and drove them away
More soldiers were sept to the station house
after night, and no riot is now likely to &C.
cur
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11

The Macon (Ga) aud Western Railroad
has declared dividend Of four per cent,
payable on and after the first day Of May,