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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

T1,e Wsfser-Emderw Running for
Life from n1ReIr own RECORD.
The acts of the Jacobin Radicals have
been their worst accasers and the instrn-
ment of ehastising them with a terrible
rod. They have tried to escape from no
pursuer bent @ executing vengeance iof
their misdeeds, with the speed that has
marked their fight from the monsters OF
of their own creation.
What is it that the leaders of the Eg-
gleston- Alcorn faction would not give for
exemption from the curses that have come
home to roost? Imagination cannot con-
ceive the horror with which they have
contemplated their own offsprings-hide-
Gus obiects-begotten in hate and lust OF
plumber, from which the minds OF the
pure, the brave, the good and the gener'
Gus, instinctively turn with unspeakable
loathing?
If any one doubt that the leaders Of
that forlorn faction have not revolted from
their own misdeeds, and acknowledged
themselves guilty and therefore deserving
punishment, let them read the pleading'
which they call their platform, protest
ing that they have abandoned the error
of their way.
In Virginia, Wells constantly affirmed
that he had repudiated his favorite policy
of Disfranchisement and admitted thai
no government could be republican
which excluded any class from participa
ting in the Legislation of the State.
In Tennessee, Stokes cunningly at
tempted to demonstrate that his plan o
reimbursement prescribed more direc
road to that point, than the scheme ofhii
Liberal Republican competitor.
And so in Mississippi, the former ad
yocates of Observation-Disclosures author
of the clauses in the constitution which
the President has marked for rejection
and the engineers of the Ubiquitous plan
of THE COMMITTEES, have gone back OF
their record and are praying for deliver
ance from the wrath which they have pro
voked.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

Gen. Tarbell, who is at present the
central figure of the Eggleston faction.
reports cock-and-bull story about some
remarks made by the President upon one
sided representations of his own on the
subject of Mississippi politics.
kilograms of the same date, announce
that Judge Dent will canvass the State in
the interest of the Conservative Repub-
licans, and confirm previous intelligence
that the President has not intimated n
desire that he should not do so.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19
The Proposed ''AHome Ticl<ef--Nhe
Resurrection and the Life Of ''the
Carpet-baggers and ScnlaWaEs"

The Water Valley Eagle referring to
the council in that town in which our
neighbor of the Pilot, was the chief-cook
and bottle washer, says that he (the Pilot
editor advocates the running of a. ticket
in the interest of the Eggleston crew
"MADE UP EXCLUSIVELY OF MEN WHO
CARE NEITHER CARPET-BAGGERs NOR
"ScALAwAGs."
Far be it from us to demur to this de-
cision against Eggleston, Musgrove, My
gait, Alcorn & Co. They deserve it..
They have abused the patience Of long
suffering people. Their acts are bad in
deed as they themselves have confessed.
All their long winded platforms are
acknowledgements of error and pleas for
forgiveness. The Pilot editor to make
short work of them, admits their guilt
says they deserve punishment-puts the
tomakawk to them-buries them-pro-
nounces their funeral-and, then, with a
sagacity which does credit to his head,
and with kindness which does honor to
his heart-seeks to provide for their ulti-
mate salvation by the substitution of a
''Home ticket" Here quoth our neigh
Dor, is ''the life and the resurrection" of tire
slaughtered Saints.
Now where is the philantbropist self
sacrificing enough to undertake the SER
vice q? Where the Saviour who is prepar-
ed to be nailed to the cross for the sake of
the ingrates? We have not the least OBJ
lection to the vicarious offering, but mark
our prediction. He who yields to the
tempter, may have the purple robe put
upon him-and may wear a crown of
thorns-and to his mouth may be placed
sponge filed with vinegar and hissop-
and his side may be pierced with many
wounds-but when he is buried, there
will be no friendly hand to roll away the
stone from his tomb. There will be no
"Hone ticket" for ham.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

A Radical telegram from Washington
is to the effect that the President permits
the members of his Cabinet to have then
way over the several departments which
they control, and to express whatever
preference they may choose in references
to elections. Hence to the extent of the
power of his Radical ministers to pledge
the support of his Administration, it has
received signal defeat in Virginia, and
still worse one in Tennessee. Here is
Cneswelfs letter to Stokes, the ultra Rad
ical candidate in. Tennessee:
Il earnestly advocate your election. and |
trust that every sound Republican in vour
state Will rally enthusiastically to voI,r srr,-
port. 1he President is absent from the ss;fTp
but am confident that declare his oninicyn
and desire. JOHN A. j. CREswFIT-
Postmaster General.
This missive neither threw the lines of
the National Republicans and Conserya-
tives into disorder, nor did 4 dampen
their zeal. They answered it with a
voice like that of the ocean to the storm. .
They gave SEVENTY THOUSAND
MAJORITY TO SENTER.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

nsuch Constitution and Laws as viii effec-
tuaIly secure tbs civil and political rights OF
ALL persons.-Gen. Grants Message, April
eth 1869.
Which-meaps restoration Of civil govern
ment; no prescription; universal amnesty
and Equal Rights before the law TO all. de-
nial Of just ce to none; no exclusive emol-
uments or privileges to any class; taxation
with representation.
And 20 the end that all persons, white an
black, rich and poor, may enjoy. the full
benefits Of free government, and the fruits
of their toll, we viii add: Low Taxes and
an economical government.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19
CARPET.RAGGERH PLAT.
FORM.

PRoscEprIox.-In proof Of which, see
Franchise clause, No. Z, Of the Eggleston
Constitution, permanently establishing test
oath excluding from suffrage and holding
office large class of capable and meritOri-
Gus citizens irrespective Of party, who are
nevertheless saddied with the burthens of
government. Consequently il means:
Disfranchisement;
Glass Legislation;
Exclusive privileges;
Taxation WITHOUT Representation.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

How can our ''unterrifed" Democratic
friends rejoice over the victory won by
the Conservative Republican ticket in
Tennessee when they are opposed to
similar movement in this State7 II was
there as il should be here. IL it i good
for the other States, it is the thing we
need in Mississippi.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

The impracticables with all their bold
resolves are not bold enough TO say they
must have straight-out Democratic tick
ct. They have even ignored the word,
while they want to practice the thing.
They call it conservative. Now, why do
they make this innovation? There is no
national party known by that term; nor
is that the style Of the Democratic or anti
Radical party7in Mississippi. By this
shallow evasion, they admit that conses-
sion should be made to the demands OF
the ruling power. But this is TOO weak
1t does not reach the object. "Conserv-
atism" at the North, is another name for
Copperheadism. The anti-Republicans
of Virginia styled their party "Conserv-
tive" but they did not think it sufficient
for the occasion. They withdrew their
candidates and supported the ticket Of the
"bolting' Republicans under whose au-
spices the State will be received into the
Union and relieved from military despot-
ism.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

the n<cy 10 the Platform on she
bitter Emders-
Fornev's Chronicle, tie same which
..x,,as 40 the assistance of the Wells rae
ton IN virginia--to the support Of the
stokers in Tennessee-and which
.sthanks" the Alabama Conservatives be
cause they preferred the loathsome bond
aoe ofsthe Bitter-End Radicals to the
proffered aid of the Liberal Republicans
lis thoroughly enlisted in the cause OF
the Eggleston-Aleorn DISTINGUISHES IN
Mississippi.
Ii republishes their platform OF July
Isl. from which the cloven-foot of pro-
scription protrudes, Notwithstanding ITS
thin covering of soft words; and Is all
the more pleased with it because OF the
resolution complimentary to the Militia
~ Commander of the State, Gen. Adel-
bert Ames." Aye, there's the rub. The
Eggleston party do endorse the acts OF the
District Commander, without qualitca-
ton, and have taken upon themselves
the responsibility of his atrocious outra,
ges ON the rights and the sensibilitles OF
our people. :.
By this endorsement, the ultra Radl'
cal Platform is to be construed. 1t is
logical inference that if successful, then
policy, will be guided by the rule which
he has established.
Now what is the Ames' tesG
1t goes beyond the requirements OF the
reconstruction acts. They impose nc
other disabilities than are prescribed IL
the 14th amendment.
n goes beyond the irOa-clad test Of 1862.
Witness the removal of Col. McCloy
Grant Republican, who had been a sol
der in the Union army. OF Fisk. o.
Polk. OF Rogers. OF Morris. Men who
had not only taken the iron-clad, but had
served in the Union army. And witness
the prescription of Hopkins-Catching'
-Gee-and many other strict reconstruc
tionists and original Union men who hac
by his own invitation qualified, and were
nevertheless expelled from office while il
the discharge of their duties.
True, Chronicle, oh true! The Bitter
Enders have endorsed the atrocities, and
follies, and expressions of the Military
Commander, and thus have they furnish
ed the key which unlocks the mysterie;
of their creed.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

The telegraph reports the suspension
Of Maj. Woford. 1t is the act of the
Post Master General, Creswell, who is an
ultra Radical, and is better known of
late as the endorser of Stokes on the eve
of his humiliation in Tennessee. Other
than political causes win be assigned for
the suspension of Woford, but il is due
we have no doubt ITO them. His re-
moyal by Cresvell, is a good endorsement
to the people of the State. CresweIl did
not injure senter by writing against him.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

We have seen statement onB-
can authority, that w. H. Gibh
man Of the Committee of Five, IN
the Sthte. The Pilot, however
is still here, and will, we presume
hand at the death and burial Of b
Endism next November.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

In proofof the facility with which Gen.
Tarbell can furnish testimony to help the
cause he espouses, We viii have recourse
to his testimony in support of the iniqui-
ties of The EGGLEsToN COMMITTEES to
set aside the Mississippi election last sum-
mer, and to establish themselves permn-
nent in authority. 1t may shake the
faith of some people in his credibilitv.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

There will be meeting of the National
Republicans of Rankin at Brandon, on
Saturday next. Judge Jefords, Hon.
Amos Drane, Col. Norman, Col. War
ner> Judge Speed, and other Republicans
are expected to be present.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19
The SrArE DEMocRArIo ExEc1,r1v

The STATE DEMOCRATIC Executive
CoMNIrTEE.-We repeat that the sur
misses that this Committee have abandon
ed their trust, are not authorized by any
action whatever ON their part. And al
though as individuals they may be, and
doubtless are, unanimously of the opin-
ion that it would be wise to adopt the
example of Virginia in order to relieve
the State from military despotism and
permanent Bitter-End Radical misrule,
they have not refused to invite an ex-
preston of the wiIlof the entire people
they represent, on the subject of holding
State Convention. Without anticipa-
ting their action, for we do not know
what it will be, we can state with certain
ty that they will be heard from in due
season on matters appertaining to the all
important pending election.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

FoRNEY's THANKS 10 The AT
Democracy for declining the coop
Of the Liberal Republicans, and Up
the example Of Virginia and IGs
is a bitter taunt, and it must sting
for whom it is intended worse than
upbraiding Of their own consciencs
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

One Of our cotemporaries whohN
ed a too willing car 10 the gentle W
Of the Bitter-Enders, has said chat 81
ever may be said Of Eggleston G
Tarbell and other leaders Of that ia
their platform is not so very uu-om
ter all. Is It possible that he hg
looked is endorsement of the oppre
abuses, and monstrous iniquilic- b
Ames Administration?
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

OUTSIDE INTERNATIONALLY is an
nounced that a meeting Of the Union
League has been called in Philadelphia,
TO make provision for the Mississippi and
Texas elections.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

GEN. WEsH-Tho Water Valley d
states, by authority, that this gonIa
will not be a candidate for Congc
any other Office at the approach a
ton. lie is disqualified by the A'v
Amendment from serving the peop'
it has not suited the purposes Of ih' y
zeal rulers 10 have the disa-litie' Oh =
who are capable Of serving the l".
and who reflect their sentiments, reno
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

The Memphis Post (ultra RadicaD re-
pndiates the idea Of an attempt to set
aside the election IN Tennessee, on the
alleged ground Of fraud, Intimidation, &c.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

II is now stated that notwith-im
the interference Of Boutwell, and Or
we'll in behalf Of Stokes, Sontcrs m
ity will reach upwards 70, 600. The
ties having the largest colorcd vote n
dated the candidate Of the Di.im
sers, by the heaviest mgoritic.
The carpet-baggers and scalawe, o
50 strong with that class IN Tonne
have lost their prestige.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

Gen. Alcorn has published .
from Washington. 1t plunge
deeper into the slough Of
Radicalism, than anything he has pr
uttered. Our readers shall haze a
tunity to judge for themselves.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

Has Gen. Tarbell made no repoa
his collections Of money in the :.
to influence the elections in Mia'@t
Are the contributions to be genuine
are they to be "forty acres and auD
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

Corroy WoR,rs.-Col. w. +. Wilf
has exhibited TO us a genuine spc,l
of the caterpillar which deproda.''
destructively on the cotton crop last "
Hhey arc found on his plantation
Edwards Depot. They have made 7
appearance five davs earlier than :
wear but Il must ID remembered b
the present crop is two weeks back"A
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19
SKIES BRIGHr!-A correspondent from,

-- county, who is never mistaken in
election matters, writes: Eve are thor
''oughly organized here in alliance with
''the National Republicans, and with the
'.most brilliant prospects of success
GLORIOUS success. 1 have never seen
''more unity, enthusiasm, and resolve in
'any contest, and it peryades both oolors. ;
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

The edicts Of military commander, .
about as much influence as a puff oil 4
wind over the political action Of the J
pie of Mississippi. Last year 90.
these satraps thought to brighten
from their propriefy by expelling y
Humphreys from Office. They "i
with a majority Of nearly ten thou'
his favor.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

The Conservatives of Virginia and
Tennessee adopted the candidates of the
Liberal Republicans and routed the RAIDS.
The conservatives Of Alabama went il on
the straight-out line and were badly de-
feated.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

The Walker Republican ticket in Vir-
ginia was elected by a majority large
enough to satisfy the National Republi-
cans and Conservatives in that State, and
to produce wailing and CONSERVATION in
the the ranks of the Bitter-Enders. But
it does not satisfy our neighbor of the
Vicksburg Herald. He is not satisfied
because a wreck of that wretched fac
ton in the shape of a CREASED spot was
left to tell the tale of their former exis-
tence and utter rout Our Vicksburg
neighbor says the majority was not larger
because "theleaders Of the Conservative
movement made no effort to unite the
"people. They nd (says the HeraldD no
"ConuentiOn. Unfortunately for our
neighbor's logic, they did hold Conven-
ton; and being an advocate Of Con-
ventien, he might have cited that fact TO
prove the wisdom of his own policy in
advising such action in Mississippi.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

The Vicksburg Herald Is m6n
we agree entirely with il that o..
Democratic Executive Commits
existence that "its term Of oEs
"not limited, and that Il can only
"vested Of it, power by the party
conferred it," Tm CLAmoy
much in is issue Of the 10Th, mr
Gle written by the principal editor
PLANTATION Of n previous paragraph
with desire 10 define the views
paper. The Committee are unaHl
Of that opinion and our reader
assured that they are neither l
dnobservant Of passing events ae
they be silent when occasion reqain
they should speak. They will W
heard from.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

The Iuka Gazette nurI.
Banner among the Demoe,.,'. 10 q
were acting with IL. n ~. E,.
proposed Conservative Ra.,.'
nent. We thought AZ M , \.
Gazette was mistaken, and ts
ing from the Banner, find NY @
correct in our opinion: o.
''Our contemporary. the tst..
error IN ranking The Eanr4. Nltst.
1.-THE l-dent-ical Dent mOyer,. Oh,
"gOOd conservative. Doctor slL K..
''are with our dpmocrrr, NV llr,
"was with his religion. Il iIAt ls I.
"a buily' ne dirhed on hls co,, uH.
"iDg Il down oXclaimcd. .isg i,l
"odlst preacher till / ,,i,5 i'll.'t
"blazes.' We have laid asi5, IN
"two our Democratic COAT ~. ~
"help those who hate t4e IN 't
''much as we DO. Come aiong, w
join us" ~ blge
The Gazette also couBi,l
Pamela Star as one Of the s.|
who had no compromises 70 ~.
the National Republican
Gazette will have to seek NM
where, for the Star in is last A..
defines its position 10 BE- n,
that Of the Gazette. We Oh.
words
IF they (the National Reuu,r
'sent u a ticket upon the piafG--
"vcrsai Suffrage, Of good ny.
"force OF that party, tie Con.es, lt
"and will elect them. Aud ve..-.'a
"of waiting their action in ~
"candldatcs, before we plodga ~.
Though We will gORs Gar as Az,
"tive la the State can safely u.
'stlcket l. "a good one we will IN.
qualified support 90 it. AlIVr,I.
'men."
The position OF The Star ta
as that of The CLARION. M
are fully convinced that to u..
Conservative Republicans h M
course for our people 10 takeaa
way into the Union and h
tary oppression, we do not now
we ever intended 10 support nm
unless it-be composed of good
who can be safely trust
the welfare Of Mississippi
We only differ with tho SD
much, that We have an aHI
that none will be upon the tc.a.
be Objectionable 10 om people
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19
From the Pilot tBltter-End Radio,

AFFAIRS IN RANKN.-It is with extreme
sorrow and regret that we have to record
the fact that the Sheriff and Probate Judge
OF that county-0ppotntees Of Gen. Ames-
have been actingly badly, abused the conf
dence reposed in them, and by fraud upon
the County Treasury, slciRdling and bribery
hare dfsgrdced themselves and brought reproack
upon tte potcer schich placed them in ne posi-
ton tchfch they held. These two officers are
now in arrest, and their cases are undergo
ing legal investigation. From the facts
thus far developed, pe do not see an Grouse
for, or an ecteRUGting circumstance surround
ing these mems acts. And the people of RAN
kin feel Justly outraged at this bold, bare fa-
ced attempt to rob The county Of thousands Of
dollars. In any light the case has q bad out
look. Ina political aspect, since Ii Il known
that foo good men, gentlemen or The highest re-
spectd6tttfy and tried Integrity, were displaced
to make room for the two, who have turned
out SO badly, the blow falls with crushing
weight.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

The newsmcn make mention N b..
said to have been written by ueR
to Judge Dent. IL 80 happon.d
time the document b allegcdola.
written, the President was d ette
Judge. The Cincinnati Common
that the "gist of the President
"that he would like to see hime.ess
"Governorship Of Alissis.ippi, Dog
"yield him the support Of tho Ah
"tration until assured Of thc
"the Republication ofhis uppoa
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19

The Chinese giant, Chang. eight feet 81,
inches high, has arrived IN New York.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19
The Raukin Comfy Frauds-.-The
District Commander Responsible!
TESTIMONY OF THE PILOT.

A beautiful state of affairs exists in
Rankin county. By late advices, we are
informed that the District Commander
still neglects to declare Corliss and Nc
Gowan out of the offices which they have
occupied by his appointment, and who
are now under arrest for various crimes.
The Brandon Republican says that the
people of the county whose interests are
suffering have tried in vain to induce him
to appoint honest and capable men in
their places.
"Our Circuit Court (says the Repub-
'1ican) comes on next Monday and we
''haye no Sheriff to execute writs. Our
''Probate Court should have been held
''last Monday, but the Sheriff and Judge
''were both under arrest for larceny"
We repeat that the District Comman-
der is responsible for the whole of the
trouble. He expelled from the offices,
capable, and honest men who had quail
fed by his own invitation, under the act
of Congress, and who besides, were sup
porters of Gen. Grants reconstruction
policy, and filed them with his pets who
were detected in the crimes for which
they are under arrest.
If any one doubts their guilt, let him
read the following impartial statement of
the editor of the Pilot, the organ of the
Ames Administration, and the. peculiar
champion of the carpet-bag fraternity
generally until the editor commenced
fishing for ''Home Folks ticket"