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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16
a wholesome Measure.

The following bill, introduced into the
House of Representatives ty Mr.. Maxey,
of Rankin, simply proposes to utilize and
enforce principle which is embodied in
the constitution, and which is essential to
the protection of the purity of the gov
eminent.
The appointment of members of the
Legislature to offices which they them
selves have created, or the salaries of
which they themselves have Increased"
is expressly prohibited by the constitution.
That instrument declares that no member
of the Legislature shall be appointed to
any office (which shall have been created
or the emoluments of which shall have
been increased during his term of SER
vice-a clause which would operate to the
exclusion of members of the Legislature
from every judicial office in the common
wealth.
But the entire practice inaugurated by
the professional spoilsmen who have OBJ
tanned control of our State government,
is prohibited by this bill. The vicious
custom of Military satraps to confer upon
a single favorite a multitude of offices,
with their emoluments and patronage,
has been copied by their successors. 1t
ought to be reformed And this is the
object of the bills
Sec. l. Be it enacted by the Legislature of
the State of the State of Mississippi. That
no member of either House of the Legisla-
ture, shall. after the commencement of the
first session of the Legislature after his
election, and during the remainder of the
term for which he was elected, be eligible to
any Office, or place, the appointment to
which may be made in whole or in part by
either branch of the Legislature.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That no
Judge of anv court of law or equity, Sec
rotary of State, Attorney General Clerk of
any Court of Record, Sheriff or Collector. or
any person holding lucrative office, under
the United States, or this State, (Justices of
the Peace not eXcepted) shall be eligible to
the Legislature; Provided. That offices in
the militia, to which there is attached no
annual salary, shall not be deemed lucrative.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted. That it
shall not be lawful for any officer. either
State or county, in this State, to hold more
imam one ONCE at any Que time, Whetner
such office be of honor, profit. trust or emol-
ument. nor shall it be lawful for any person
holding an office under the United States
government, to hold any office of honor,
profit, trust or emolument under the gov
eminent of this State. during his contin-
uance in office; Provided, That offices in
the militia be excepted from the operation
of this act.
Sec. /. Be it further enacted. That all
laws or parts of laws, in conflict with this
act are hereby repealed, and this act take
effect and be in force from aud after its pas
sage.
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LEGISLATION.

The bill i retrospective inAits opera
ton. Sec. II provides that for work
performed by Fisher & Kimball they
shall receive the rates fixed by this bill,
instead of the rates established by the
existing law under which they contracted
TO do the work. In other words, it gives
them bonus of an indefinite amount,
covering large sum, for work for which
they would be amply paid under existing
laws. Is this not unjust TO the tax-pay-
ers? And yet, if the grab-game is to be
played as a reward for partizan ser
vice, without reference to other consider
atoms, why not allow them to come in for
their share?
We have thus, without exaggeTatlon,
presented to the Legislature view OF the
enormities of this measure. 1t Is for
them to decide whether it shall be carried
into execution. We do not ask them
to accept the opinions and data of The
CLARION without examination for them
selves. Let them, in justice to the peo-
pie, refer to previous legislation, and ex-
isting laws, on this subject. Let them
call to their counsels practical printers of
both parties and it will be demonstrated
that the rates proposed in the pending
bill, are an outrage ON the public, and
that the present law, with some slight
amendments, provides ample compensa-
ton to the State printer. At all events,
they can contract to have the work done
at existing rates and thus save to the
treasury of the State an enormous sum OF
money. If these suggestions are rejected
they cannot hold themselves guiltless of
its profigate expenditure.
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Shocking Onfrnre.

We learn that near Col. Shackleford's
Saw Mill. on last Tuesday, a married lady
of respectable and good family was riding
alone on horse back. when a negro suddenly
appearing, seized and dragged her forcibly
from the horse, and fiendishly gratified his
hellish lust upon her person. before she
could recover from her stunned condition
The revolving and shocking brutality of the
act was more than an outraged community
could bear. How he expiated his diabolical
outrage, outraged humanity will hardly
take the pains to enquire.-Okolona Moni-
tor, June4.
CThe publication of crimes like the
foregoing, horrible and sickening as they
are, is disagreeable duty. But it will
serve to show the fruits of the lcentious
teachings of the Radical emissaries on
the susceptible minds of the depraved
creatures to whom they are addressed,
and to warn unprotected females who are
thus liable to horrible maltreatment to
the Observance of renewed caution
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16

In his school letter Gov. Alcorn ex-
pressed the opinion that the prejudice"
which refractory people have against
amalgamation of races in the public
schools would be driven out of them UNI
der the compulsory process of a special
tax to support separate schools Doctors
differ. The Massachusetts, Board of Edu-
cation held that the way to perpetuate
the prejudice" of race was to compel
the races into occupancy of unnatural
relations towards each other. Said the
Supreme Court of that State !:
eve cannot say that the decis-
ion (of the school board for separate
schools based ON color is not founded on
Just grounds Of reason Cnot 'prejudice')
and experience in the results of & discrim-
mating and honest judgment (not "preiu-
dice.")
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16

The census-takers are now at work
The first inquiry relates to the age, sex,
race, occupation, birthplace, education,
political status, corporal and mental
health of the inhabitants. Second, NOR
tality, and the various causes Of death.
Third, agriculture number, and value of
farms, horses, mules, sheep, swine and
cattle estimates, Of crops of the various
products. Fourth, industry, including
the power, and value of industry, and
finally vast number of questions con-
corning finances, charitable institutions,
the price of labor, the condition of public
education, and church property.
The duties imposed ON these officials
are no less important than delicate and
as the statistics which they are required
to obtain, will constitute the basis Of leg
islation vitality affecting the public welfare,
it is to be hoped they will be assisted in
their labors by the corporation Of all
persons to whom their inquiries are di-
rected 1t should be borne in mind that
the duties of the census-takers have no
reference whatever to the collection of
taxes.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16

"Down with the taxes" is the cry OF over
burdened producers in all parts of the coun-
try. But what is the response from the
party in power.-Philadelph Age.
Down this way, where the people are
struggling with the poverty entailed by
the war-the adventures placed in power
by the bayonet, are preparing largely to
increase the taxes beyond any example
furnished in the most prosperous times.
Cup with the taxes to pamper the swarms
of spoilsmen who have focked into the
State, and their accomplices who have
sold themselves for Office, is the shibboleth
Of these rulers.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16

Presto, CHANoE l-Anerp. y.
the 9th, pointed out no le.s on, ~ '''. q
Objectionable clauses 10 the Oh
we were not prepared To find n +, '
issue, congratulations that Il v,sl, I.'l
tainly become a law, and wb,,. ''
that it would receive "a hearty
"from those members who bol,, -rI.-
Democracy" The Radical any,. ' ...
TO cover up the detormi,io. N ~,
lation Of its party by the prsten-. "a
receives the countcnauceo of e..r...
1t is refutcd by its own report.
House they voted in q body
Maxey's substitute for the 4lb
providing for the disribpdar
scholars Of the several Di.tr.r,.
avoid the mixing Of white ANIL
children The substitute ua.
by the majority, as follows
The question recurring ON tl.....
offered by Mr. MaNey, itwa. l..t
~ Ai'seles bullun, Bowl U..
Campbell. Collins, Conner. lg,-.' ....
Hart fairfield, llemmmgVse
Jones, Of lalubu-hu. IausforI
MaNcy Mitchell. OF poutaf1a t
bers, Niles Phillips, pIumrr d
\ azoo, Wells.-2i i.'..
NAYs.-Mcssrs. Balch. EarIf..
Charles, Clarke, CoggcshaIl Fo..
French, Grlggs Handy, Ihuirs.
Henderson, Herbert Hodge.
Holmes. Howard. Jacobs. Iolf.',
Marshall. landou, Lewis. ID.u.
Mayson, McNces.M itcholLufII.ra.
Morgan Newsom, F0rrIs O.h.r'.
Piles scarborough, ~noWt.. ta
stiles Stites, Stone, uuloUa.i
Warren White, Whiting NHm.
Wood Of Pontotoc, Wood, of ~.
The people may rest assured f...
Conservative members. Will. .
ing all measures 10 establish wy
political and civil right. amoa, IN
are resisting TO the best lftaa,.
the revolutionary scheme. oiH.p..
party designed 60 4ubveu q. M.
tme and to establish Che arm.
archy and despotism Of Mnrtr
their overthrow.
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Anoaher Radical AbominnriOn---
Social EammRzky LEGISLATION

We have copied elsewhere from the
official organ Of the Legislature, The pro
ceedings of the Senate in the passage of
the general Railroad bill prohibiting
managers of Roads under a penalty Of
from one to FIVE thousand dollars, from
providing separate accommodations for
the white and black races. The bill had
previously passed the House.
In the earlier stages of the session,
similar measures had been rejected by
decided majorities; and we had been
encouraged to hope that the State would
be spared this mischievous Legislation.
What influences were brought to bear
upon the members who changed front,
we are left to conjecture. The African
despots with the so, 900 voters comprising
ninety of the Radical
party whom they are supposed to have at
their beck, cracked their whips remorsely
over the heads of the Radicals who owe
their positions to the negroes, and their
will was obsequiously obeyed.
Gleed, Gray, & Co., are masters of the
situation. They have demanded from
the beginning of the session, and have not
for moment wavered, (not equality be
fore the law and equality of right in all
matters which are regulated by legisla-
ton, butt the absolute ignoring of dis
tinctions of race in order that the con-
domination of the law-making power of
the State shall be affixed to the entire
social system which recognizes these nat
ural differences in the several relations
of life. If accommodations equally good
which are enjoyed for the same money,
by the most favored passengers, had been
their object, they would not have rejec-
ted the amendment offered by Mr.. Ben
nett requiring, under the same penalty,
Railroad managers to provide equal
accommodations" That was not what
they wanted. They demanded in the
form of a law, condemnation Of social
regulations based on color, and the es-
| IdDllSHluSIl, 80 ltiI sAS COhl puAcOlJ AOSioitt-
ton would accomplish the end, of the
Radical dogma of Social Equality.
We are glad to record that of the
Senators classed as Republicans, Messrs.
Bennett, Little, Paine and Shoup, re-
manned firm in their opposition to the
wicked measure, and with the Conserva-
tives, after voting against it, entered
their solemn protest on the journals.
The reasons of their action are unanswer-
able. The measure, if it become a law,
will prove a Pandora's box from which
will swarm a brood Of the frightful evils
of discord and anarchy. While it is not
required by any consideration of justice,
and is neither desired nor expected by
the mass of blacks, it will provoke the
fercest Indignation of the whites, and
will furnish additional motive for the
combination of all good men to hurl its
authors from power.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16

Guided by the principle that the man
who votes should pay his taxes, Senator
Bennett (who is classified as a Republi-
cam moved in the Senate to amend the
revenue bill by requiring persons offering
to vote to produce evidence of their hay
ing paid their tax. This amendment
would which have saved hundreds of thou
sands of dollars to the treasurery, and
equaIized the burthens of taxation-was
rejected the carpet-baggers, negroes and
scallawags voting against it.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16

The conservatives of the 9th North
Carolina District have nominated Hon
J. NJ. Leach, for Congress. He was a
Wing member in former days. The
same party in Orange county have nomi-
mated Hon. w. 4. Graham for the State
Senate. He was the Wing candidate on
the Scott ticket for the Vice Presidency
in 1852; and was a member of Mr.. Fill
more's cabinet Some how these old
Line Wings can't see in the denominations
of the Radical party, exactly the prin-
ciples' for which they commended" in for
mer times.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16

CLARKE's School Bu-L.-The Leg
islature is in the labor of this measure
If we are to credit the opinion of the
Governors organ, it is worse than a mon
strosity. But we derive no comfort from
this fact, inasmuch rs the notifications
it proposes would not materially change
it. Its authors do not seem to remember
that the question of means to carry it
out should have some consideration
They know, however, that it will provide
places for cloud of ravenous spoilsmen
who are to be imported to fill them. 1t
is estimated that it will involve an annual
cost of nearly, if not entirely, one mil
lion of dollarsl
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16

One of the principal grounds of objec-
ton urged against Emery, the Indepen-
dent candidate for Mayor of Washington
City, by Forney, the Grant organ, is that
he was a member of the Know Nothing
or American party. Hence, said the
Chronicle, he is not fit to be called a
Republican. According to this logic how
are Old Line Wings who were "Ameri-
cans" also, to accept the funny statement
of the minor organs who are nearly crazy
to exchange some of their carpet-bag CO.
adjutors for respectable citizens, that the
present Radical party is "contending for
exactly the same principles that were
advocated by the Old Line WhigsF'
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16

WELL DOWN. recent issue ofTHE
CLARION, We charged that grievous wrong
had been done the people of the 18th Dis
trict by the Executive nomination of W.
III. Parker, to be District Attorney
We now have the pleasure to state to the
credit of the Senate, that the nomination
was rejected. The Senate might have
spared the people many other nominations
equally as bad, if it had mustered up its
courage little sooner.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16

The Pilot boasts of accessions TO the
Radical party. 1t is evidently i'll at ease
with its present personnel. Now, we will
wager that it cannot by authority men.
ton bona tde convert to Radicalism the
name of single man in Mississippi who
has not received Office, or official favor OF
some sort, or applied for it, at the hands
Of the Executive.
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MESSAGES, REPORTS AND 9TH
Err DOCUMENTS.

The law of 1857, allowed two dollars
and fifty cents per page for the number
of pages in one copy and an edition of
500 copies, with one dollar per page for
each additional 500 copies, for the num-
of pages in one copy.
The law Of 1866 allowed two dollars
and twenty-five cents for the first 800
copies and one dollar and twenty-five for
each additional 500 copies.
The pending bill allows four dollars and
sirty cents per page for the first t,cO hundred
copies and one dollar per page for each
additional 200 copies, so that an edition
of one thousand copies would cost eigh
dollars and sirty cents per page; an edi-
ton of 10000 copies would cost eigtty-sir
dollars per page.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16
Oregon Too!

The West answers to the East. Ore
eon follows up the victory over the Radi-
Gals won in Connecticut, New York, and
the federal metropolis. The victory is
a clean sweep. The Democrats have
triumphed in the popular vote, electing
their State officers and a majority in the
Legislature, thus securing a Z. S. Sena-
tor in place of Williams one Of the pres
ent Mongrel incumbents.
And 50 the reactionary wave sweeps
onward, still onward
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16

A contemporary referring to the Dem
ocratic majority of 8S, 900 in the Empire
State over the Radicals, says that cit is
ga vote against high tariffs and income
''taxes- against further proscriptive leg
"islation toward the South-against social
equality doctrines now in vogue and
''practiced by the Government against
its pusillanimous foreign policy-against
its protection to the bondholder, Ma
sstional banker and Yankee manufactu-
'trer. For the same reasons that the
''farmers in New York have changed,
eve believe they will change in all the
estates which vote this fall"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16

A large number of the members of the
Legislature visited the Executive Man.
sion, on Wednesday and Thursday eve
nings last, for the purpose of inspecting
the repairs which have been made upon
it. After the duty was performed, cham
payne punch and other beverages were
INDUCED in very freely. We have been
informed by persons present, that s1oy-
atty" was in its glory, as s'no distinction
twas made on account of race, color or
previous condition" in the distribution
of the refreshments.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16

In Northern circles, "a rcm.r
graduates Of the l.. s. Academy
Point has been proposed audIafa
to Il letter on the subject lr0n
comrade Hon. Jefferson Davis p"
row the expression Of q c2tr7i
writes in the following "ouehIn- %
playful style" The extract D ..
from the Cincinnati Commerce..
Ii seems strange that you should .
but / trust that your years may }e1 ~.
IN this world, and that 10 tnc cry
your heart may be green al Hhel n
the bullet buttons. As tO our
member what would Interest mt lH.i.
little book Ia which you skeleh.'
nesses Of our class neatly, Wht. .-.
TO rule, you should have been i'.
Rotations Of the lesson.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16

Our PENAL LAws.-One of the ablest
and best known members of the legal pro-
fession in this State, addresses an earnest
appeal to the Legislature on this subject,
with a practical suggestion for their bet
ter enforcement. His communication Is
submitted to the consideration of that
body.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16
STuL ANorHER

The Senate has also rejected the nomi-
nation of one Sloanaker as District At
torney for the Eatchez District. He had
not been resident of the State for six
months; and was appointed in preference
to number of qualified young men ssto
the manor born"
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The Verdict.

Emery's majority over Bowen in Wash
ineton City, was 1,20O, Numbers ofcol-
ored people entered their protests against
the madness and wickedness of the de
structives. Their instincts even have
taught them the danger of precipitating
them into unnatural relations with the
other race. SO much for Social Equality
LEGISLATION
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16

The Milwauki Sentinel, leading Y
cal, thinks there is danger In zoe"
corruptions and pronigacy Of DO y
that dtbc Domocrats Win 6avcaus
Gin the next House of Ropresania-
IL does look SO
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16

The vicksburg Times, Qeading Radi-
caD says that the 'smeanest of all hui
man promptings-is prejudice And
yet to this prompting" Governor Al
corn in his published letter attributes the
opposition of the white race of this State
to mixed schools.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16
Of Jefferson Davis it remarks {:

''IIis ability is unquestioned. He has
large experience in the affairs of our Gov
eminent. The Senate needs such members.
The leading Southern members were always
good watchmen of the public Treasury.
That is what is most needed now. The de-
basement OF the Senate-both by the num-
Der of Senators who lack that element of
responsibility which is made by adequate
constituencies, and by the number whose
position is SO temporary and unnatural that
it lacks all the elements of responsibility
has given such ease to profiigate schemers,
that the country needs The aid Of the forces
that acottld oppose them. This is now the most
practical patriotism"
There is not the slightest probability
that either of the distinguished statesmen
referred to would accept seat in the
Senate if rendered; but it is worth while
to put on record the admission of lead
ing Radical paper that their services tare
needed"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16

The negroes voted in Oregon without
interruption, and we suppose they voted
the Radical ticket. Nevertheless for
every Radical gain in this way, there
were dozen white men who "come out
from the foul party" The present State
Government is Radical; but the result of
the election is that it will be Democratic
henceforth in all its departments. Besides
the RAIDS lose a Senator and Represen-
tative in Congress. And thus the ball
rolls on.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16

CALL FOR ANOTHER RE-UNIoN.-
The Pamela Star contains a call for the
reunion of Hudson's Battery which went
into service from that county.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-06-16

While the Radical party as an organi-
cation based its reasons for Withholding
amnesty, that the men who would truly
represent the spirit, as well as the intel
lect of the South, in the National coun-
ellis, would be chosen-some of the Rad
zeal papers which are conducted upon
higher grounds than the mass of ''mous-
ing incapables" who dictate its policy,
take widely different view-the Cincin-
natl Gazette for instance. OF Mr.
Breckenridge it remarks:
ave believe him preferable to many who
practiced Kentucky Neutrality, and who
somehow fancy that they conquered, and
are anxious to continue the rebellion.
Breckin ridge tried it thoroughly and brave
ly, AMI has had enough. and we see nothing
in his conduct to indicate any thing else
than a desire to repair the destruction caused
by the war to his own fortunes and to those
of the Commonwealth"