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The weekly clarion., 1869-06-10
The Virginia Election.

The following paragraphs from the or
der of Gen. Candy, Military Commander
of Virginia, regulating the election in
that State seems to have been conceived
in spirit of fairness between the oppo-
sing parties.
"All bar rooms, saloons and other places
for the sale of intoxicating liquors, will be
closed from six o'clock OF the evening of
July 9Th, until six o'clock of the morning of
July 9TH, and during that time the sale of all
intoxicating liquors at or near any polling
place is prohibited. Police officers OF cities
and towns, and sheriffs and other police OFF,
GERS of counties, will be held responsible for
the strict enforcement of this prohibition,
and will promptly arrest and hold for trial
all persons who may transgreSs it.
ANY person attempting by force, intimi-
dation or fraud to prevent any qualified vo-
rested and charges preferred against him,
in order that he may be brought to trial be-
fore military commission.
"The use or exhibition of firearms, or
other deadly weapons, at or near any poll
ing place on the day of election, or during
tied, and will subject the offender TO pun
ishment upon conviction by military COM
mission or other military tribunal.
Military Interference in elections, unless it
shall be necessary to repel armed enemies of
the United States, or to keep peace at the
polls, is prohibited 6y act Of Congress, approx
ed February 25th, 1865 and no soldier tciH be
dllo,red to appear ut amy polling place, unless,
as citizens of the State they are qualified
and registered as voters. and then only for
the purpose of voting; but commanders of
posts will keep their troops well in hand on
DAYS of the election, and be prepared 70 act
promptly If the civil authorities are unable
to preserve peace.
political party to act as challengers at each
polling place."
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The KemPer County Military AR.
FR4snksp

In the arrest of number of citizens
of Kemper county by Military command,
we have an instance Of the abuses which
prevail in a land where civil authority is
superseded by martial law.
Our people decided to continue this
rule in 1867, when they unwiseIy Cbut
from motives which commanded our re-
spect, if not APPROVAL they refused to
participate in the election of members to
the Constitutional Convention, and aban-
doned the control Of that body to politi-
cal adventures and their ignorant dupes,
who gladly availed themselves of their
power to frame a constitution disfran-
chising the mass Of white citizens and
establishing themselves in authority. But
they properly preferred continuing mill
tary rule to accepting in 1868 the consti-
tuition framed by that body.
Mr.. johnson did not err when in his
message, vetoing the reconstruction bill
he declared that it invested the Military
Commander with the powers if he chose
to exercise them of an Autocrat, over the
lives, liberty, and property of the citizens.
Still the Commander is not justified in
using these powers except in case of rev.
olution or revolt against constitutional
civil authority. Every body knows that
there is no such condition of affairs in
Kemper. A life has been taken, it is
reported; and we are willing to admit for
the sake Of argument and in the absence
Of proof to the contrary, without justifi-
cation, but this does not warrant the mill
tary invasion Of the county, and the for
chile seizure of citizens and their confne-
ment in a military prison instead of their
arrest and trial in the method guaranteed
by the constitution Of the United States.
We have now before US, in a single num-
ber of a Northwestern paper, reports of
half-dOzen "horrible murders" in the
State of Illinois; but there are no accom-
panying accounts of the invasion of the
State by federal troops, nor is it inferred
crimes have been committed, are in
revolt against civil authority.
The lesson to be drawn from the fore
going and kindred arbitrary interferences
with the rights of our people, is the i'm
portance Of re-establishing their State
government under the administration of
trustworthy agents when opportunity of
fers, trusting to time and to wiser coun-
sels for relieving it of its imperfections.-
And above all, of refraining not only
from actual violence, but from the least
appearance of it. The enemies of our
people inside the State and outside of it,
eagerly seize upon the rash acts of few
misguided men to employ them as instru-
ments for the punishment of entire COM
munities
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HINTS TO WRITERs.-1. Be brief.
This is the age of telegraphs and stenog.
raphy. 2. Be pointed. Don't write all
around a subject without hitting it. 3.
State facts, but don't stop to moralize.
It's drowsy business. Let the reader dc
his own dreaming. A. Eschew prefaces.
Plunge at once into the subject like a
swimmer into cold water. If you have
written sentence which you think par
ticularly fine, draw your pen across it.
A. pet child is the worst in the family. 6.
Condense. Make sure that you really
have an idea, and then record it in the
shortest possible terms. We want
thoughts IN their quintessence- T.
Whou the article is complete. strike out
nine-tenths of the adjeclives- The Eng
lish is a strong language, but it won't
bear too much reducing. 8. Avoid
all high-fown Language. The plainest
Anglo-Saxon words are the best. Never
use stills if legs viii do as well. 8.
Make your sentences short. Every
period is a milestone at which the reader
may halt ard rest himself. IL. Write
legibiy.
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Life Association of America.
SAINT LOUIS, May 18th, 1869.

SAINT LOUIS, May 18th, 1869.
w. +. GIBBS, ESD State Manager Miss. Dept
Life association Of ABlericd, Columbus,
Mss.
DEAR SIR ID. A. January. ESQ., one of
the corporators and trustees of this Associa-
ton. has this moment intimated his inten-
ton of cancelling his Policy and resigning
his trusteeSnip.
While the Directors and Officers of the
Association regret the loss of such Trus-
tee as ID. A. January, one of the oldest and
Valley, vet am obliged to coincide with
his view on the subject. Mr.. January is
President of the st. Louis Mutual Life In
surance Company. which is still formida-
BILE rival OF the Association in the South and
West: he therefore deems it Inconsistent
with his duty to his Company to hold the
position of Trustee in this Institution.
Please inform all your Agents at once of
the resignation of Mr.. January; have his
name erased from all leaflets, circulars, etc.
before putting them in circulation, and take
such other steps as you may deem necessary
to put the insuring public in possession of
the fact, srr
a matter of regret that Mr.. January's good
feeling to the Institution, and his anxiety to
assist In fostering Western and Southern en-
terprises. should have kept him from making
some intimatiOn TO them on the subject at
an earlier date. 4 ss i tt-
Itis FAR from being the desire of the Man
ayers of the Association to use any means
for the advancement of its bueiH ess which
might tend to retard the progress Of other
institutions. Such course is certainly un-
necessary, even If it were proper.
Respectfully, yours, ....--ss- asF. -
Join j. ROE. President.
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For the Clarion.
The State Fair of the Agricultural
Mechanics' and Mamufac C turers'
Association.

Editor Clarion: If a proper committee OF
the citizens of Jackson who have taken such
an interest in the Agricultural, Mechanics
and Manufacturers Association, as to raise
$4,000 to aid in carrying out the wish of
citizens as TO a State Fair would make re-
quest of Gen. Beauregard and Col. Williams,
the President and Superintendent of the
N. O. and j. Il. r., there is no doubt, but
what all material for building procured be-
low jackson. would be delivered in Jackson
free in like manner would Dr. Emanuel
and Col Raworth, the President and Super
iintentierx of the Vicksburg and Meridian
Railroad. -
Besides this, there are owners of saw mill
on both roads, who would take stock an
pay in lumber and besides make cohtrlOu
lion to the cause. All of these parties have
in fact pecuniary interest in the success OF
this organization.
There are many citizens of our state who
would if ftheir attention was called TO lt,turn
over TO the society a private premium for
some specified object; as for instance, hne
pig TO the best plowman, or be one oil lU 20
20. to give 500 or $500 to the best Gin
Stand. after thorough trial by farmers-test
to be made in strict regard to the interest OF
the farm-viz, quantity ginned, quality OF
the ginning as to freedom from nap or cut
and cleaning from leaf and dust; with the
power needed and the relative pFice-iA short
the best oin for the farmer. Other objects ac-
cording 10 fancy of the donor.
By way of leading off the writer will give
the Association, a pair Of Essex pigs, 20 De
sold at thetFair and the proceeds added to
the committee premium, for the best two
horse turning plow for upland, open 10 the
world and the ''rest of mankind.
Yours with respect, DIXIE.
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Hinds County Affairs.

Judge Cabaness, ofthe Probate Court, held
a Criminal Court at the Court House on
Saturday. The Hands, for the killing OF
Steele, voluntarily came before this Court
and after an examination of the case the
elder Hand was discharged and the sons
bound over in the sum of $1,000 each to APP
pear before the Circuit Court.
A negro, brought in from Mr.. McNair's
plar tation, by the neighbors, for killing an
other negro most unjustitiably, was also
brought before Judge Cabaness. After re-
ceiving the testimony, the accused was or
dered to Jail to await the Circuit Court.
A case followed the Judge to his residence
near Clinton, on Monday. A freedman on a
plantation near this place, for some imagin-
airy insult. drew an axe on his employer,
whereupon the employer let in on him with
"A hoe handle. We have not heard what
Judge Cabaness made of the case.-Hinds
County Gazette.
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T6e dNerkIp Clarion.
From the Picayune.
TRUE TO THE GRAY.
BY PEARL RIVERS.

cannot listen TO your words,
The land is long and wide;
Go seek some happy Northern girl
To be your loving BRIDE
Ne brothers they were soldiers
The Youngest of the three
WAS slain while fighting by the side
OF gallant Fitzhugh Lee.
They left his body on the field,
Your side the day had won)
A soldier spurned him with his foot,
You might have been the one.
Mylover was soldier,
He belonged to Gordon's band;
A sabre pierced his gallant heart
Yours might have been the hand.
He reeled and fell, but was not dead,
A horseman spurred his steed,
And trampled on the dying brain,
You may have done the deed.
hold no hatred in my heart,
No cold, unrighteous pride,
For MANY a gallant soldier fought
Upon the other side.
But still cannot kiss the hand
That smote my country sore,
Nor love the foes that trampled dowr
The colors that she bore.
Between my heart and yours there roll;
A deep and crimson tide
Nv brotheT's and my lovers blood
Forbid me be your bride.
The girls who loved the boys in gray
The girls to country true,
Canne'er in wedlock give their hand
To those who wore the blue
on, Orleans. Feb. q. 1863.
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uHSaISSIPPI.

The Corinth Harbinger says; K. Adams
aud man named Smith had difficulty on
on the 2fth ult. in winch the latter was Sc
Nsverelv hurt. Drink the cause.
The Meridian Mercury has seen large
iot of very fine bedsteads manufactured by
Fallon q Bros, at that place.
The Southern Herald says the school
khouse on the Meadville road, six or seven
RS miles north of Liberty, was totally destroy
"A ed by Fl re on the night of the 25th inst. This
Is the second school-house burned in AmIte
county within the past month-both by the
torch of the incendiary.
The Handsboro Democrat says, Mrs. Fam
ME Vockervick and her mother, Mrs. Bur
russ, were in adificulty recently, when their
quarreling was quieted by the dlschafge M oI
a gun In the hands of a son and brother,aged
about IA years. Mrs. V. was dangerously
wounded, about a hundred duck shot enter
ing her body.
From the Bay st. Louis Gazette we learn
that the Jail of Hancock county was destroy
ed by fire on the night of the 2Sth of last
month. A negro man, confined for larceny,
was burned to death, his cries were heard
during the fire but the flames spread so rap
idly that it was impossible to rescue HIM.
The origin of the fire Is unknown. The
Mayor offers 500 reward, and the citizens
of i5ay st. Louis 500 in addition, for the
incendiary.
The Handsboro Democrat learns that
Mr.. Breeland and a railroad contractor by
the name OF Comb, had difficulty few
days ago in Jackson county. Breeland re-
cefyed two or three cuts in the side and arm
which are supposed to be dangerous. No
particulars.
The Corinth Harbinger says, freedman
named Walker and one Mary Madlin said
to be white woman, We're before the court
on the 18th ult., upon the charge of living
in open adultery. The case was postponed
ut which time the woman proposes to prove
that she is negro.
The Natchez Courier says there is "a MEM
Der of the earpet-bag fraternity in NatcheZ,
a bosom friend of CASTILLO, who swore that
his own daughter was not his daughter, and
intimated that she was the bastard child of
a relative of his. This was all done for mo-
ney.'
The weekly clarion., 1869-06-10

MILK CELLARs.-Att this time of year,
the thermometer frequently rises above
700; very often we have our hottest
weather in May or june. Every dairy
man understands the value of good milk
cellar; but the cellar may be ever so well
constructed, ever so nice and cool, it will
not be fit to receive milk unless entirely
free from all effiuvia arising from decay
ing vegetables, including barrels, boxes,
etc. There should be perfect renovation,
and with this several good coats of white
wash. No one disinfeetant is better cal
culated to sweeten cellar than lime
Use it freely overhead and on the sides,
and sprinkle it over the bottom of your
cellar, and then see that the ventilation
is good and that there are no foul smells
on the outside of the building. If you
desire to make good, sweet butter, and
the most contained in your milk, these
hints should be followed to the letter.
The weekly clarion., 1869-06-10

How TO KEEP EGGS FOR A YEAR--
Take perfectly fresh, and sound eggs-and
then pure water. For every three gal
Ions of water put in one pint of fresh
Stacked lime, and of common salt one
half pint. Mix well and let the barrel
be half full of this liquor; then, with q
dish, let down the fresh eggs into it,
tipping the dish after it fills with water,
SC that they may roll out without cracking
the shell !; for If the shell should b
caacked, the egg viii spoI.-Ex.
The weekly clarion., 1869-06-10

HINDs COUNTY CoRN.-Col. Thos. 5. Dab
ney, at his plantation near.Dry Grove. offers
for sale from 500 To 1000 bushels of corn
Kinds county Gazette.
We cheerfully give to our esteemed
county-man the benefit of the foregoing
notice in order to commend his example
OF prudent and skillful husbandry, to the
imitation of others.
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J6aN = ). ROE, President.

FLowERs. lit is reported from the
Michigan State Lunatic Asylum, that
some Of the severest cases of insanity in
men brought to the Institutions in irons,
and manifesting the most violent symp-
toms, have been suddenly calmed down
TO condition bordering ON sanity, by the
presentation of bcqslHt gathered from
the gEeen-hcuae.
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CRoPs.-The crops is this county, every
thing considered, are doing remarkably
well. There will be great deal more corn
planted than would have been, In conse-
have conversed with good many farmers,
and they are not near SO much disheartened
as we had imagined. They say that good
deal of land that was, and intended to be,
planted in cotton, has been planted In cot
ton, has been plantedin in corn since the rains.
The farmers IN the Western portion of the
county say they have good wheat crops
Oktibbeha New Era f-e
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PRESCRIPTION.

A UniOo Soldier and a Supporter OF
Gen. Grant, who had Performed
His DaaY Umexcepti0mabIy,
Removed 10 make Room
for N Confederate De-
6er1er amd blockade
Runner.
The weekly clarion., 1869-06-10

All the sovereigns of Europe have contri-
buted money 20 the monument that In 70 be
erected &C Trieste In honor Of the Emperor
The weekly clarion., 1869-06-10

TEE CUMBERLAND PREsBYTKRIAN.-The
Thirty -ninth General Assembly Of the Cum
berland Presbyterian church closed It's ses-
sioDs in Murfreesboro, Tenn, last Thursday,
9th ult, after harmonious session or eight
or nine days. There were near two hundled
delegates present. representing the church
N the various States. North and South
Rev. 8. T. Anderson, d. d. Of Lebanon,
Ohio, was the Moderator, John Frizxell, of
a. b. Green, of Kentucky, assistant.
Their next assembly viii meet in Warrens-
burg, No, in May, 1S7O.-Courier journal.
The weekly clarion., 1869-06-10

New YoBK, June 4.-In the morning ses-
sion Of the Grand Lodge of Masons OF New
York to-day, a resolution was adopted eermi-
mating all llintercCurse between Grand LOdg o
of New York and the Grand Orient shall
withdraw her recognition Of body styling
itselfthe Supreme Ground Council OF Louis
lana.
The weekly clarion., 1869-06-10

At Portland, Oregon, there has been q
rain storm from which millions OF small
white worms showcred with the rain 4dropB.
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Comment
Times says:

In its usual emphatic way, the Brandon
Republican refers to a statement Of the
Pilot about certain well-known citizens Of
Rankin county, "sympathizing' with the
Eggleston party-saying;
There was not over one hundred person
in the meeting, and large number of
them refused to have anything 10 do with
the dirty concern. Cyrus Myers was not
present, and refused, most positively 10
have anything to do with it. Samuel j.
Proctor refused TO affiliate with any such
a crowd, and has washed his hands Of the
whole concern. Col. Dick. Cooper, Dr.
Cohea, Capt. Mckinney, and Col. JAYNE
are not in full sympathy with the Re
publican party" and have no sympathy
whatever with the meeting on Saturday.
Will the Pilot name a few Of the "many
other prominent citizens" who are in full
sympathy with the Republican party.
We assert that there Is not a prominent
citizen in the county who has now or ever
did have anything 10 do with the carpet
bag portion Of the Republican party, or
will have any connection or utilization
with the organization effected here last
Saturday.
The weekly clarion., 1869-06-10

In New York State, near the town OF
Lyons, large extent Of country 10 planted
The weekly clarion., 1869-06-10

The King of Bavaria has been described
/. ~ an Yamateur bng collector ..fsr
More horses are lsmed nom bad shooting
than from oil other causes together
The weekly clarion., 1869-06-10

NEW YoRx, June a,-There were fourteen
hundred steerage passengers landed yester-
day from the steamer Manhattan. three hum
dred Of whom were English and Welsh,
skilled workmen Of different trades.
The Influx of Norwegfane continues to
be enormous. Is 10 stated that at least two
hundred thous&nd win arrive within the
next eighteen months. @
The weekly clarion., 1869-06-10
From the PottsvilIe PENN Standard.
A Negro Marries an RadicaI's
Daughter and Seduces Her Sis


ter.
Mr.. Daniel Hoy is a Radical who lives
at Lorberry, about four miles above Pine
grove in this county. He is a thorough
believer in the doctrines, teachings, and
principles Of Radicalism, and regularly
votes the radical ticket. He is an
advocate, too, of the Fifteenth Amend
ment, and treats the negro a. a imam and
brother" Mr.. Hoy has a daughter by
name, who is very fair 10 look upon
John BOwe is one Of the looming men,
as blssk a. the ace Of spades. Between
John and Eliza, some time since, there
sprung up a warm intimacy and affection,
which resulted, about two weeks since, in
the twain being united in the holy bonds
of matrimony.
But this is not all Mrs. BOwe has n
sister as fair TO look upon a. she. Be
tween this sister and Mr. Bowe an init
macy has also existed, the fruits of which
will be reaped shortly. "She loved not
wisely, but too well" and soon another
JaPket will appear in search ofa father.
VINO Is NoRvELL ?-The Meridian
Gazette wants to know who Eorvell IL,
who has announced himself as a candidate
for Governor of Mississippi, sustaining
the administration, and advocating the
reconstruction of Congress, but is opposed
to the prescription features Of the Missis-
sippi Constitution. Mr.. Norvell was
formerly partner in the late firm OF
Horvell, Boon & Co., Memphis, merchants
of very high standing. Mr.. Boon is On
excellent gentleman, a firm supporter Of
the administration and has resided in
Mississippi about three ars.-Grenada
Sentinel.
The weekly clarion., 1869-06-10

Canada has doubled her p0pnlAtion once
every eighteen years aimee 1eQ0.
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Policy of the So-edlled Radical E5ecHire
Committee Illustrated.


LETTER FROM CAPT. JOSEPH ROGERS.
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The Empress o. Austria counts her beads
on rosary worth seventy i've thousand
dorlna.
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"LEr Us HAVE PEACE. "


Henry Mayson, colored man of this
town, is reported by the Brandon Repub-
lican as having harangued a crowd in the
Court House Of Rankin county, on Sat
urday last, in the following style. He
was accompanied by Capt Fisher, a Nom
Der of the Eggleston State Executive
Committee and late of the Committee OF
Sixteen, who spoke ON the same occasion.
Mayson is, therefore, properly speaking a
representative man, and leader Of his
party. These facts give to his utterances
unusual significance. We will recur u
them. Why do the Eggleston leaders
pass high-sounding resolutions rcnouncing
Disfranchisement, and at the same time
utter sentiments like these?
HENRY MAYsoN.
Henry Mayson took ahe stand, and for
nearly two hours poured forth such sluice
OF vulgar, indecent blasphemous aud incen-
diary rlbaldry as we have never heard from
mortal lips before. He denounced the white
people OF Rankin as set of Odd sinking
rebels and scoundrels"-called Hiram Jones.
Esq "Old yackall Jonesr-called DIR. Catch
ings, ''Old kitchensr-spoke Of the Irishmen
of Jackson as the ''d-d blatherskitc Irish
of Gov. Humphreys IS "Old Ben Hum
phreys, who was kicked out OF the Cover
nor's mansiOn"-abused "Old Joe Davis. .
''Old Mays" 'Old Brown" Old Jaff Davis. -
and various other gentlemen, and asserted
that he was sent here as an eHRiSSdIy and in
ceHdfary and that he was paid Tor c0ming.-
lie said CASTILLO had sworn before the Re
construction Committe that the negroes OF
az % nta1I Itf
whites. He would not say that Castillo
spoke the truth. but he would say that he
was for the government, and IL the govern
ment said hang every id rebel. from Jef
Davis down, he was in for doing il. lie had
no confidence in ''Old Kitchens, or any 9TH
er damned RaHkin rebel" and he was glad
to know that "BiIl McGowan had been pla-
ced over them TO keep them straight" lie
then told the negroes that the government
had 10000 acres OF land within six miles OF
Brandon which they could get at bit an
acre, and advised them 10 stop working for
white rebels. lie said the rebel democrats
10y ther keenness, had got Grant and half the
Republican party on their side, and the col
ored people should look out for themselves
| His whole speech was one continued tirada
of abuse, and Odd white rebel scoundrels'
seemed TO be favorite expression. Every
thing was said that could be said TO eNas-
perate and inflame the white people present
| and his object was evidently to get up riot
IN order TO have an excuse for arrestinl
some of our prominent citizens. He boast
| ed, time and again, that he was sent here "a
an cmissarN that his fare was paid, and tina
he had the army at his back TO protect hin
| in the freedom of speech. It was "A deliber
ate attempt to raise riot, and had it no
been for the counsels Of some Of our bcs
men, who held back those who were boiling
over with indignation, the object woulC
have been accomplished, and many goot
men, both white and black, might now b,
mouldering In the grave. We call upor
Gen. Ames TO put stop to these outrages.