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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23
LAST WORDS.


.he sweet air receive my dying moan.
Le xo,r that the setting sun inspires It's
breath,
,bough the white moon find thee. love,
AH alone.
,,ar,en,ber where my spirit VANDERBILT;
Yield me to death.
- not upon the shadow at thy feet,
LggaA blighted. fretted witness of my woe ;
-, from il. and forget the struggling beat
~ tha wGrn heart that thou hast loved so,
VI o, let me go!
,o+ recall the dropping of mine eye,
10 2r ~. nv last glance has tainted on thy
brow;
ot recall the CULVER of the sigh,
10 III from my parting agony must grow
y, kiss me now.
- hid thee hold my quiet hand
Oi Mn aIJ il over; for ! am afraid
~ ~ o,Iite lonely on that border land,
10 W ~ earth is mist, and the beyond a
shade
o, let me fade.
,,-.,,v thee near, but cannot feel thy touch !;
/ Hri,ick Gloom defeats my sight, nor hear /
thee.
ALI Remember that | loved much;
p-sv for one CLEAN OF light to set me free,
II'! o, free. o, free!
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23

Only one more and we would nave ha4
another simmOrtal sixteen hmc. move
ever, more illustriOus than thc miserable
crew that tried 10 force Constitution upon
the people after they haq rejected W by
thouaands. Fifteen noble freedmen march,
NJ u tie polls at Richland on Tuesday lnat
and voted Ia a body for the Conservative
Republican Ticket with their ballots open,
defying the Loyal Leaguera who had threat
ened their destruction II they rffusod 20
vote for Packer Alcorn q %. long live
this gallant bands-GoOdman Star.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23

Swedish immigrants are seeking homes pm
South Carolina. The Charleston News HnIl
"Mr. w. 3. Ferl0w. who was some tiiuo ago
appointed one Of the immigration .HlnN nl
the State, and who for many months iHt
has been diligently ne work w Wv Np.N. OF
Eurepe 20 turn a portion ~ tne tlNN Nt l.N-
migration toward South Carolina arrived
IA thla clfv yesterday from Maimo. swollen
brinpina Wien him twentY-siM awcdIaa Iu-
mlafnnis mostly farmers ma1onl an. oal
Denters. The new csmefs az expect "a o.
fect home Ia the Interior 81 our elatc.'
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23
So 90 PER YEAR
Masurtit department.
~ARE You a MASON p

The following lines were written BIZ Rev
MIR. Magill. Rector Of 81. Paul's Church
Peru. Illinois In answer 20 a question one,
quito him by lady, Are you a Mason =
and originally published In the Masonic
Review.l
am one of band
Who will faithfully stand
In the bonds of affection and love;
L have knocked at the door,
Once wretched and poor,
And there for admission 1 stood.
BY the help ola fIiend,
Who assistance did lend,
succeeded an entrance 10 gain;
Was received in the West.
BY command from the East,
But not without feeling some pain.
Here my conscience was taught,
BY n moral quite fraugnt
With sentiments holy an true;
Then onward / Travelled
To have IL unraveled
What Hiram intended TO do.
Very soon In the East
i made known my request
And slight" by command, did attend;
When, 10! perceived,
In due form revealed,
A Master, and Brother, and Friend.
Thas far have / stated,
And simply related
What happened when I was made free /;
But I've "passed" since then,
And raised up again
To sublime and ancient Degree.
Thence onward marched,
That 1 might be "Arched,"
And find out those Treasures long lost I;
When, behold a bright flame,
From the midst of which came
voice which my ears did accost.
Through the walls" then went,
And succeeded at length,
The "Sanctum Sanctorum" TO find;
BY the 'Signetn 1 gained,
And quickly obtained
Employment that suited my mind.
In the depths | then wrought,
And carefully sought
For Treasures so long hidden there:
And, by labor and toll,
L discovered rich spoil,
Which are kept by the Graft with due
care.
Having thus far arrived.
i further contrived
Among valiant knights TO appear;
And, as Pilgrim and Knight
| stood ready TO fight,
Nor Saracen foe did fear.
For the widow distressed
There's chord i'm my breast:
For the helpless aud orphan 1 feel;
And my sword 1 could draw
To maintain the pure law
Which the duty OF Masons reveal.
Thus have l revealed
(Yet wisely concealed)
What the free and Accepted" well
know.
i am one ola band
Who will faithfully stand
AS Brother, wherever 90.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23
Meeting OF the GRAND Lodge.

GRAND SECRETARY's OFFICEl
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI,
Dec. Is, A.. L.. 1869.
The Fifty-Second Grand Annual Commu-
nication of the W.. W.. Grand Lodge Of the
State of Mississippi, will be held in the
Masonic Hall at Jackson, commencing on
Monday, the 18th day OF January, A. d.,
1870, A.. l.. $50, at II o'clock, NJ. Repre-
sentatives on their arrival at jackson, will
report TO the Reception Committee at Ma
sonic Hall. J.L. Pow ER,
Grand Secretary.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23

a DIsTTNGUIsuED CoMPLIMENr.-sir
Knight David Nye Barrows, OF this city,
has recently received Commission from the
Grand Commandery ofTcnnessee, as Repre-
sentative at the Grand Commandery OF
Mississippi, and further comforting on him
the rank and title OF Past Grand General
issimo of the Grand Commandery of Ten
nessee.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23
[From the Meridian Mercury J
Retnr.n ofMr WafIxfna.

years ago, was forced to fly from his home
TO avoid military arrest, or worse, massacre
Dy an infurate negro mob backed up by
United States soldiers, returned to his home
on Sunday. Mr.. W., feeling conscious OF
having committed no WRONG has determin-
ed to brave all the consequences of such re-
turn, be It an arrest and military trial. or
on attempt of band of black unreasoning
savages 20 take his life. He has not return
ed in any spirit OF defiance, but from q calm
determination to return to his home and
business, which was suffering from neglect
as one having right TO his home aud his
freedom which he has not forfeited bv any
violation of law, and as brave man dares
to stand by his right
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23
INC following Is the result of the electio

At a regular communication OF Holly
Spring Lodge No. IS, A, +. and A. NJ, held
on last Monday evening, Dec. 9Th, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the Masonic
year, 1870:
James T. FAINT w. NJ; |. G. Levy. S. W.;
w. L. Miller, j, w; w. II. Bishop, Secreta-
ny; j. j. Gately, Treasurer; n. B. Num-
Tyler. The following officers we're appoint
ed : III. III. Fields, >. d.; Chas. Razall' j. ID.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23

nnn9ovING DIsABILTTIEs.-Congr prac-
10y ~ ~ offers premium for the adoption OF
- niseenth amendment by proposing that
ease. This would be good proposition Ii
we're not open TO the suspicion Of an in
rn to influence the adoption of the
s.rscnament. That Is false basis for legis-
lion. Senator Ferry's proposition for the
80 plese abolition of all test oaths Il much
stsle II Is only necessary to make 1t q
Essae broader.-N. Y. Herald.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23

MEDICAL statistics In France have proved
mo facts which are noteworthy for the fair
=. The first is, that the morta lily of Wo-
Nh In France has decreased by eighteen
~ half per cent, since they have discOn-
tnued the use of corsets. The other is, that
ses OF Inflammation fthe brain have in
creased among the women of France by
sVenty-two and three-eighths per cent
nce the ladies burden their heads with
nose ugly waterfalls.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23

Total. ..-.... ....... 81, $40, 10000
In these figures are not included fruits,
vegetables, sugar, butter, cheese, or slaugh-
tered animals, and these together would
easily make valuation of S75O,OO0,OOO.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23

The Houston Record Of the Och says: We
learn that the surveyors on the line Of the
Grenade and Houston Railroad are this side
Of Graysport.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23
Through accident the Jackson District is
The statistics of the Conference show an

| A1lrOuRu aCClUC0G The OdCkSO1 10
The statistics of the Conference show an
| aggregate OF
| White Members 1892
| Colored Members. ....--.....-... l,O00
Local Preachers. ....-...........- 20
Local DeacOnS 50
IocaI E10ers -'.--.---.- ~
| Adults Baptized. Observation-Disclosures. 1,OO6
Infants Baptized --.....---.. 666
Number of Sunday Schools. .. 123
Scholars. 4407
Volumes in Library -1l,769
Amount raised for Missions and
Allowance for salaries Of PREACHERS 1914 90
Receipts on salaries of preachers 1887 40
Amounts raised for Superanuates,
Widows and Orphans. .-.-- 1,640 o.
Amount raised for support of the
There i a net increase over last year of
white preachers and members, 1456. The
colored members have mostly been report
ed to the colored Conference An increase
in adult baptisms, AS; of infant baptisms,
las. Increase in amount collected for Mis-
sions and Tracts. S775; do. in amount raised
for Superannuates, etc. $704 %; do. IN
amount raised for support OF Bishops,
1888 80; do. in salaries paid to the preachers.
$ll.292 40. There is decrease Of Q Sabbath
Schools, of "a Ofacers and Teachers, and
scholars. This is doubtless because so many
schools are entirely unrep0rted.
COMPLIMENTARY RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved, 1. That our unfeigned thanks
are due and hereby rendered to the citizens
of jackson and vicinity, for their generous
Inequalities during the session of this Con-
ference.
Resolved, 2. That we tender to the Ma
sonic Fraternity of Jackson our acknowl-
edgment ofthe favor of the use of their Hal
for the sessions of the Conference.
Resolved, 3. That we hereby express our
most fraternal Acknowledgements to the Pas
tors and membership of our sister churches,
Baptist and Presbyterian and African
Methodists, for the use of their houses of
worship on last Sabbath.
Resolved. A. That we most heartily thank
the officers of the n. O. J. & G. Northern,
Mississippi Central, and Vieksburg and Me-
ridian Railroads, and Capt. Thos- feathers.
of Steamer Dexter, for the Hberality they
have displayed in affording transportation
70 the members of the Conference at half
fare over their several roads.
Resolved. 3. That we sincerely thank the
adifor and publishers of THK CLARION, pub
Ifshed in this city. for special Gv0rs, and re-
nuest them TO publish this, and the forsgo-
inr resolutions in their llent paper.
Unanimously adopted by the Conference.
Kansas PsopIs ls; ss; heir own
salt,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23

For ten years the work OF removing the
reefs which obstruct the sea channel be-
tween Ceylon and India has been carried
on by convict labor and Is yet uncompleted,
though i Is now possible for ships Of much
heavier tonnage than forerly to pass through.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23

williams introduced q resolution that no
State shan Be allowed % withdraw its fati-
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23

The cornerstone Of the new Masonic-II lll
at Pleasant Hill, DeSoto county, Miss, W. As
laid on Wednesday, Dec. Sth. The celebro =
ton was grand and imposing; all On e
Lodges of the county and the fraternity i'm
general were largely represented.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23
Meeting OF Mississippi Annual
Conference OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South.

APPOINTMENTS OF the Mississippi Annual
Conference Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. South, for 1870,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23

At the regular annual meeting OF Har-
mony Lodge No. l, +. and A. NJ, held in
the Masonic Hall, Natchez, Saturday eve
ming, Dec. 4th, the following officers were
elected for tue ensuing year
II. G. DeLap, W. M; II. 5. Dixon, 5. W.;
j. X. Bledsoe, j. W.; q. J. Balm, Treasurer;
III. Z. keim, Secretary; III. j. Munce, >. ID. I;
G. sase, J. ID. wv. II. Carkeet, Tyler; q. r..
Merrick, Member Building Committed
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23

MISSISSIPPI CoMMANDERY, No. 1.-The
following are the officers for the ensuing
year;
John Nelson, En-. Commander.
VIM. Ii. Taylor, Generalssimo.
ID. Il. Porter, Captain General.
Rev. w. &. Crane, PTeate.
j. +. Harrington, Senior Warden.
William Ware, Junior Warden.
j. J.. Power, Recorder and Treasurer.
j. w. Reinheimer, Standard Bearer.
j. &. Cameron, Sword bearer.
VIM. j. Brown, Warder.
John Martz, Sentinel.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23

At the annual meeting OF Lamar MAR
shall county, Lodge, No. las, held Deeem-
Der 4th, the following most worthy brethren
were elected as officers for the ensuing year :
M. Gen. A. j. Vaughan; S. W., ROb't
A. BAIRD: ). W. w. X. Maloch; s. d., Jas.
Poole. II. NJ; j. d., w. T. Slocum; Secreta-
nv. j. A. COvingtOn; Treasurer, DIR. X. l.
Knox; Tier, M. Oliphant.
This 1Ourishing Lodge will hold a public
celebration at Early Grove on st. Johns
day. Dec. 9th. An address will be deliver
cd by the Rev. w. IL. Douglass, OF Early
Grove.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23

At the regular annual meeting OF Andrew
jackson Lodge, No. 2, +. and A. NJ, held In
Masonic Hall, Natehez, Dec. 18th, 1868, the
following officers were elected for the enEu-
ing year:
W.; I. O. Muhce, j. W.; NJ. Lemle, Treas
urcr; Chas. Katie. Secretary; H. 9. Mayer,
:, d.; james Dixon, J. d.; w. III. Carkeet
Tyler; j. ID. Davis, Member Of the Build
ing COMMITTEES.
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Masonic Elections.

JACKSON ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER No. c.
The following is a corrected list of the ofll-
GERS for the ensuing year:
Comp. Jno. L. Buck, NJ. +. HIP.
John Nelson, King.
i. +. Harrington, Scribe.
II. ID. Hardy, Capt. of the Host.
g Jas. X. Yerger, i. S.
Isydore Strauss. X. A. C.
ID. Il. Porter, NJ. Bird Veil.
:" H. &. Tapley, NJ. 2nd Veil
Henry Strauss. NJ. LIST Veil
III. NJ. Taylor, Treasurer.
Ed. SteinbeTg, Recorder
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-12-23

The Corinth Republican reports a fight
which occurred on the 9Th inst- in that
place, between the civil officers and some
soldiers in which one of the latter was shot
and others seriously injured.
Evening star., 1869-08-31
DROPOsALs FOB FRESH BEEF.

FORT WASHINGTON, ND, August 9. 1859.
PROPOSALS, in duplicate. with o copy OF this ai.
Sertisemsnt attached; will be received BY the un.
dersigned DER until 10 O'Clock m:.sEPTEMBER 10,
1859 for supplying FRESH BEEF to the troops at
The ssid Beef must be fresh. Of a good market.
quarters. meek, shank. and kidney talow to be
excluded and to be delivered at this post free of
cost, In such 99antity as may be, from time to
time; required by; and on sach days as the com
The necks Of the cattle slau for beef TO be
delivered under this agreement shall be cut off at
the fourth vertebral yoint aud the breast trimmed
down: The shanks OF fore quarters shall be cut of
from thre to four inches above the knee Joint aud
OF hind quarters from six to eight inches above the
Separate proposals in du plicate will also be re.
ceived BY the undersigned mp to the hour and
date above mentioned, for supplying Commissioned
officers and their families stationed at this post or
they may from time to time require, such Is Sir
BIB Boast. "
These contracts to be in force six months. or
direct, commencing the l.t day of October, 1869
and subject to the approval Of the Commanding
General Of the department Of the East.
In case Of fsilurs or deficiency IN the quality or
liyered. then the Commissary at Fort WasSins ston,
Mary land, email have power to supply the deaci.
epcy By purchase: and the contractor will be
The contractor will be required to enter into
bonds for the sum Of one thousand dollars, signed
also by two responsible sureties, whose naEes
The proposals will be opened at 10 O'Clock a. m.
on the 10th day Of September, 1859, ut Fort Wash.
ington, Maryland. ut which time and place bidders
are requested to b pres ent;
ana T be marked tGT Bsef
ans 6t First Lieutenant, 4th Artillery, A. O. 8,
Evening star., 1869-08-31

RY OOoPIR LATIMER. Alotionsss,
6oathwsss corner Of Penna avenue and llth q.
TRUsTEE'S SALE OF THAT FLEE HOUSE
No "A DUDDINGTON PLACE: ON FIRST
STRH1T EAST, BETWEEN SOUTH b AND
By virtue Of deed Of trust, dated February
Is, 1858, and recorded among the land records
g. at folio a. and By direction of the party secured
thereby, shall proceed to ssll. on THO URSDAY,
the 36th day Of August, A: D. 1859, at o clock D.
M, In front OF the premises, Lot b, In Jones'
sabdivision Of part Of Square Ao 70, With the i'm
The properly embraces o three story Brick
House, nearly new. With eli the modern improve.
and 10 the second house from street, with
The amount Of debt due under the deed Of trust
is Ss6OO, With interest thereon from February Is,
Terms Of sale 81 900 cash; Of which Sloo must
be deposited when the property 10 struck Of, and
with interest from the day OF sale. to be secured
by Q deed OF trust upon the property: 6hol,d the
terms ofsale not be complied with, the depont TO
be forfeited enh the property be reseld at the
risk and cost of the defaulting pu rchaser upon
five days notice. Conveyancing and stamps at
the expense OF the purchaser; The sale will be
'ess1sS' s1 1s.a oo6PHB EGTisER, STs EREuHssse Hssi.
STHE ABOVE SALEI Is POSTPONED until
MOHbAY, September 9Th, same hour. by order Of
sua6:d COOPER LATIMER, Auots.
Evening star., 1869-08-31
FOB fRANsPORrATI0N.

PkOPOcALS IOR TRANSPORTATION.
c0yrIcn DEPOT oUAarERnA.rrR.
o0fs's St% Sv SsnE,xs Stnr ssD sC9!E I1Iy ITniI;
.he Sealed Proposals., IN DUPLICATE. With COPY Of
s ss: S' u s ss. &.
transportation Of all Government troops and SUB.
I
on fSs & On the st day Of October 1852 and ending
.om from New Orleans to Galveston, Texas. or re.
From New Orleans to IndianoIs, Texas, or re.
Ere, From New Orleans to Rockport, Texas, or re.
- From r New Orleans to Brazos Santiago, Texas
From Galveston to Indianola, Texas, or return
Iron Iron galveston to Brazos Santiago, Texas, or
From Indianola TO Brazos Santiago. Texas. or
from New 6resns to GaiSssson naI Tesss Sa
Berwtckp bay or return.
pose to transport to or from each of the above
named points, officers and enlisted men, sbin and
seck passengers, each, and the following classes
Horses, Mules. Sheep and Beef Cattle, each per
nS Iron, Mac Machipsry, Rsy, Lead, Zinc, Tin, Copper.
Ordnance. heavy Ordinances Stores, So. OF eseS.
per one hundred (l0O) pounds. "
Hay. Straw, Moss and Oakum each, per bale.
:, Lumber; a pine and oak, each, per one thousand
Oats and corn, per sack.
MEAsURIMENT GOODS.
Clothing: EqUipase, Crates, Grockery: Furnl-
sss MssGs and drTEnsps:
Books. Stationery, &C, each per cubic foot
DRY GOODS.
pies, Onions, Potatoes. TGrnips, White T sussP.
&c, each, per barrel.
WET GOODS.
81 Pork, Beef; Liquids, Lard, Lime, Cement, Plas.
r. An. m
w.1Dg. Army wagons % Complete AmbuIancs., Spring
Fruits Jsmss Jelli. 9, Window Glass, Pickles,
sn;ca. set 2; Osndes Crackers Hard Bread .Fsrins,
30, each, per box.
Hams, Lard, and Rice. each, per tierce.
Ice and Sugar, each, per hogshesd.
Psils, Bro0ms, shoveIs, and Spades. each, per
Sugar lHavansl and To bacco, per box.
Salt, per fsck and per barrel.
Lstis and Shingles. each Per one thousand
Rope. per coil.
Freight to be delivered at any or all of the
By e peSo as be
ssa g q
ss@i; ;nenthiy trips between New ofissns and and
Troops and public freishts to be taken to the
6s when required sy the
ter's Department
The ability Of the bidder to fulfill his agreement
must be guaranteed by two responsible persons
whose signatures must be appended to the guar
antee. The responsibility Of the guarantors must
be shown By the official certificate of the clerk OF
the nearest district court, or -he United States
District Attorney.
Proposals will only be received for the-traus-
portation to and from all the above. named points
Ne bios will be entertained from parties who
have hitherto failed to comply with thsir enpa ge-
ments with any branch of the &c vernment
The United States reserves the right to reject
any or Oil bids
Proposals must be endorsed " Proposals for
Transportation" and addressed to the under.
signed.
By order Of Brevet BriRadier General Fred.
Myers, Ieputy Quartermaster General and Chief
Quartermaster Department OF Louisiana.
Z. J. sTRANG.
Breyet Lieutenant Colonel and A. q. M, q. 9. A.,
Depot Quartermaster. au236t
Evening star., 1869-08-31
LIB, BIOH AUS
GOLDEN REMEDIKs.

Ast 40, ior no Sther. take no other, and you will
$1,000 kEWARD for any case OF disease in any
%: Risaas Geide. Ba!ssm No. cures Ulcers,
Olcereted sore Throat and Mouth, Sore Eyes, Oh: :
EpSnsocs pss Or Stin 1rpptiens, Ce1per. CoIored
the ,gEeetest Rs1svstor. Atsrative, and Blood
Purinet snovn, te9ovs. all disease from the 90.
ten, and leaves the blood pure end healthy
R. RieAas's Gc!dn Balsam No. ourss Mercu.
nG Aneetions, 1heumatism IN all fts forms,
xnsss!nsr irSI .,ssrly or other cesses; gives i'm
meolase reelef m q caoe9. No dieting neceGuary.
lhave tho1sands ef 0srtinoatss proving the mirsc:
stssr go pss sosss, Or txo Sos
DR.. R,ehar's Gsldew Astidofs, q safe, speedy,
pleasant and radical cure foY al Urinary Oerapee
eao0 pof bottle. - : 4 :" ~ =
d.. Rieka.'s GeIdes Elizy d'Amess, . radical
cure for nerycus or 0enersi Debiiisy, in OLD Or
young. fmpArt1ng energy With wonderfQl effect
Price s5 O6y ysr bottle, or two bottles for % o.
Xn receipt OF Price, these .snscses VII III p p
sll cores pondsnts. none genuine Without the
name Of DR.. RieAas's Gofdsa Rensedtes, ID. B.
Riehards, sole proprietor" blown In glass Of bot
Address DR. d. B, RIOHARDe. No. sss varich
street. New YORK Once hours from Q. m 20 ,
10. - Circulars sent. U3-1y