The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-07-01
HE CANVASS.
From the Port Gibson Stand

From the Port Gibson Standard.
There seems TO be no division of scnti-
ment In the conservative ranks in regard to
questions that have risen or may appear in
the approaching canvass. The only dulieul-
~ now seems % be In uniting all who oppose
the Morris, Alcorn and Mckee movement
into solid phalanX. Although these gem
try profess 10 be now ia favor OF voting
down the degrading aud proscriptive fca-
lures of the Constitution, yet none are so
simple, in view OF their canvass last year
and their vehement effort before Congress
10 believe for a moment In the sincerity or
honesty of their professions. They are
brought to their present hypocritical pre-
tensions of liberality by their failure with
Congress and utter hopelessness OF success
before the people. There are, however. a
respectable portion of the former advocates
OF the Constitution who have, since It's de-
feat, been constant and earnest IN their eff
forts 10 prevent its being forced upon un
unwilling people. This class comprise the
brains and moral worth OF the Republican
party of Mississippi. and are to-day In ire
concilable hostility TO Alcorn a co. There
are TO those who have from first To last, IA
sunshine and in STERN, opposed the dcgrcda-
ton Of our state through the prescriptions
OF the extreme Radicals. Then let all the
elements opposed 10 the men who have ar
rayed themselves in hostility 10 these latter
classes agree upon common line Of policy
let them go into the canvass with united
front and no effort or yillainy OF their vile
opponents can rob them Of victory.
From the Southern Herald.
We have repeated and conclusive evidence
of the fact that the EgglestOn or carpet-bIg
faction in this State are making the most
careful and studied preparations for the APP
preaching campaign with view TO the pos
session of our important offices. All the
trickery, chicanery and villainy at their
disposal, and they have an almost ineXhaus-
tible stock on hand, are actively and unceas-
ingly employed in perfecting their arrange
ments for vigorous fight against the Con-
seryatives, and IL is very evident that more
than ordinary caution must be exercised on
the part of the peoples party in order 60
prevent the disfranchisers aud prescription
lists from succeeding In their evil and wicked
igns-designs which, IL accomplished.
Will bring upon us and our children after
us, the direst evils that ever cursed a people
and destroyed the peace of society. To be
sure the time has come for the Conserya-
tives OF Mississippi 10 ACT! Now il the time
for us TO marshal our forces, select our
leaders and prepare for the battle which D.
before US. All differences immaterial 10 the
great issue involved In the pending strug-
gle should be laid aside, and the most per-
feet harmony ana unanimity characterize
every movement undertaken by the people IS
party. This can only be effected by hold
ing a Conservative Convention 10 which the
people, irrespective of old party ISSUES or
political differences, will send their repre-
sentative men, and be ready to accept the
action of that Convention final, 10 support
the leaders IL shall select as most suitable 10
bear up the banners of Conservatism and to
fight till the last man falls. for the honor
and security ofour noble old commonwealth