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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-09-01
Missouri EOaiaIcs-.~A War ina the
RepubI7can Camp.

Missouri MS0AAMAcA~@@A w ar AkA anc
RePabIican Camp.
There is a war now going ON in the
ranks of the Republican party in Mis-
souri,, which will probably endin its COM
pIete dismemberment. As it now stands
there are three divisions. The first un-
der the leadership of the present Execu-
tive of the State, Gov. McClurg, support
ed principally by the negroes. The sec
ond, with ex-senator Gratz Brown at Its
head, around whom the Germans rally.
The native white Republicans compose
the third division, and put forward Lieu
tenant Governor Stanard as their choice
for standard bearer Of the party in the
coming Gubernatorial Canvass.
The Convention TO nominate State
ticket, meets at the Capitol to-day Some
compromise may be agreed upon which
will unite the first and the third wings,
but the second and the first will not be,
and cannot be, united. The irrepressable
conflict between the Germans and the
negroes began in 1868, when the former,
almost to a man, voted against negro suf-
frage. The latter are now determined
to show that they are power in the par
tv. The Germans will not make any
| compromise with them, and in con-
sequence there will doubtless be two Re
publican tickets in the field.
This is well understood, and the Dem
| ocrats have already determined not to
make nominations.
The Grant, Brown German wing has
inscribed universal suffrage upon their
banners. Which will give, if they be
successful, the ballot to sixty thousand
men who are deprived of this right here
tofore considered inherent il every Amer
lean citizen until Republicanism $50
called taught a different lesson.
The McClurg wing as yet cling with
desperate determination to the detestable
test laws which were enacted during the
war and which will make the State gov
eminent then established, stink in the
nostrels of all liberty loving people TO the
remotest generations. Bat before the
canvass is over they may change their
tactics, and also; for the purpose of get
ing Democratic votes pledge themselves
to Universal Suffrage. In that event
freedom will be assured to the down trod-
den and oppressed Southern citizens of
, Missouri. A consumation most devoutly
to be wished.
1t is not probable that the wings of the
party will ever be united. The Germans
| will not fraternize with the negro. He
will have to be driven from its ranks or
they will leave In either case the De
mocracy will control the State. But the
negroes will not be driven out Of the Re-
publican party, and the paths of Radical
ism will know the Germans no more. In
proof of the fact that we have not over
estimated these dissentions we publish
| entire an article from the St. Louis
| Democrat RADICAL calling upon white
| Republicans to attend and control the
ward meetings held in that city, for the
purpose of sending delegates to the nomi
mating Convention. They obeyed the
call and the Grant Brown division had
entire control. The negroes were either
ruled out or compelled to take back
seats.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-09-01
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ID. White ERadTcaIsy


We have fun information OF meetings held
in secret, on Tuesday night, in several of the
wards of this city. AT these meetings.
where colOTed men bound together by a
pledge to vote for McClurg delegates, and
organized with leaders for squads of ten to
march them up and manage them, the fol-
lowing infamous fraud was divulged and
will be attempted i'll several of the wards To-
night.
The colored organization is to be used to
bring 10 the places appointed for meeting.
long before the hour named, large body OF
voters secretlE pledged to certain ticket
Half am hour before the time lawfully ap-
pointed, the meetings will he called TO order.
the business rushed through. and delegates
chosen before the white Republicans have
assembled.
knowing that this rascally fraud is to be
attempted in several of the wards. we pre-
sumo il may be in others, and shall watch
with some curiosity to see whether the
white Radicals of ST. Louis will allow them
selves to be swindled out of their votes in a
State Convention by such a process. What
say you, white men, Germans or Ameri-
canS2
ave know that many will say LET them
try this cheat if they want to see any ticket
so put up buried under majority of fifty
thousand - Very true; but that is not lust
or fair TO your friends who are fighting for
liberal principles in other parts OF the State.
They have the right to your full support, to
enable them 10 retain their places in the
loyal party. We have no right by neglect
ing our duty as citizens to suffer a set OF
knaves to drive good Republican brothers
out Of the organization. They have done
their duty nohly, and in many counties
where the odds seemed all against them
have won splendid victories, giving to Gratz
Brown over two hundred votes from the
country. It only remains for Radicals here
to be a true to them as they have been to us.
So, Radicals of st. Louis! Show tonight
whether You like TO have set of swindlers
play such a game as we have described to
rob white Radicals of their votes, and force
them TO take representatives and candidates
whom colOred men eufranchised may carry
through by fraudulent meetings duly pack
ed by secret OrganZatiOnsi
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-09-01
$. WIZ, !
III. G. CoNN.S
Secretaries.

IT. HuDSALL, Chairman.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-09-01

Messrs. John \. Hooper, F.. Il. KIRBY,
J. oliver IL. Falconer, committee.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-09-01

Nashville, Tean- August %, Is7V.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21
Correspondence Of the Midileto,on transcript.
BAYOU CHIcoT, LA. May 4th, 1870.


Editor Of the Middletown Transcript:
SIR:- In your issue of April 23rd,
find it stated that many of the trees in the
young peach orchards show by the bloom
that they are natural fruit, and blame is
thrawn on the nurserymen for carecssnes.
in budding. Now, sir, the writer of this
is not nurseryman in any sense of the
word, but he would advise the owners Of
the orchards to wait patiently until the
trees rpen their peaches before any blame
is cast on any one, as he has been expert
menting here on peaches for over thirty
years; and about one eighth of the buds
that "took" and grew failed to produce
the same sort Of fruit as that produced by
the trees from which the buds were taken
the climate, beyond a doubt, having
had much to do in causing this extraordi
nary sporting" Therefore it is possible
that the same thing may occasionally oc-
cur IN the nurseries in your section of
country where the growing season is some
times prolonged until late in the fall.
Some years ago the writer had fine
peach that ripened at the end of May, it
being Seeding of his own raising, that
could not be made to reproduce itself by
budding or grating, although hundreds Of
experiments were made; and when the
original tree died the variety was lost.
There was no difficulty in getting the buds
and gratis to grow, but they always pro-
duced what is called natural fruit, and
showed it from the time the blossom made
its appearance.
Many of the sporting" budded trees
here produce very good fruit partaking of
mixed nature between the natural stock
and the tree from which the bud was ta-
ken. In experiments made by budding
and grating from those sporting" trees
some of the trees have returned to the va
riety from which the original bud was ta-
ken, while others became more like the
natural fruit from which the seed that pro-
duced the stock was taken. None of them
ever producing fruit like the tree from
which the last buds were taken.
The propagation of peaches free from
sporting" is more certainly effected in
warm climates by grating than by bud
ding. BY lifting the stock entirely from
the ground and close pruning the roots
the peach tree will live from the graft as
readily as an apple tree. But even in
grated peach trees, in this part of the
world, about one tree in twenty will not
reproduce its original fruit.
RUsTIcus.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21

In the suit brought against the State
National Nat Bank of Boston to recover 1925
ooo on check certified by the cashier
thereof, and afterward disclaimed by the
bank on the ground that the cashier had
no authority to certify checks without first
consulting the officers of the bank. ,Judre
Brady, in the Supreme Court Circuit ot
New York, on Thursday, decided against
the bank.
Travel from this country to Europe is
already beginning to be heavy. Five
steamships sailed last Saturday from New
York, all with large lists of passengers
Among them was Colonel Jerome Napo-
on Bonaparte, of the French army, who
has been on visit to his father in Balti-
more.
Another Cuban fllibustering expedition,
numbering 300 men, having 1000 rifles
SIX large guns, powder, &c. left New
York on Saturday morning.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21

ELKToN TABLEAUX AND OPERA.-The musical
amateurs of Elkton have in rehearsal another of
those charming Burlettas composed by II. r.
Iorbert, Esq. and arranged by Prof Walter. OF
Baltimore which they propose to place on the
stage the 26th, 9th, and 2Sth inst The Burlet.
IA is in four acts, and is entitled /" The Loyer's
kuse." The scene is laid in France, one hun
dred years ago. The principal Characters are
Mrs. johnson, Ii. r. Torbert and Reuben Hainos
Esqrs. and Miss Lou Bennett All who have
heard these fine singers, at Odd Fellows Hall.
last winter, in Wives at Will" and "Gypsy
Countess, performed with such great success.
can better imagine the musical entertainment in
store, than we can describe Mrs. johnson as a
singer is unexcclled, and will be remembered bv
our readers as one Of the participants in the first
concert given in the Town Hall. A fine chorus
OF twenty voices will contribute to this part of
the entertainment, which will be further enriched
py the presentation of variety of Tablcaux
gotten up with great care and taste. All who
love the beautiful in art in song may anticipate
rare treat. The orchestra will be couducted
by Mr.. John d. Richie; and on Saturday eve
ming the Amphion Band of this town will be
present.
The cases of the State VS.. Benjamin THOMPSON
alias Ben Bolt and George Harris, indicted for
the murder of Alexander Russum, at Back Creek
IN Cecil county, on the night of the 2sth of De-
cember 1869, and removed TO Hartford county
der IN the first degree in the case of Harris. The
verdict in the case of Thompson, alias Ben Bolt,
was murder in the second degree. Thompson
has been sentenced to the penitcntiary for eigh-
teen years.
A large and appreciative audience attended
the Tabeaux held in the Masonic Hall, at Chesa-
peake City, on Monday and Tuesday evenings
last, for the benefit of the Presbyterian Church.
4, ihe ta6leaux were beautiful, and highly crcdta-
bic. The Amphions were also in attendance. ad-
ding much to the entertainment. The net pro-
ceeds amount to about $500
The Concert on the 9Th of June for the benefit
OF the Middletown Library, promises to be one of
the most attractive ever given in this town. The
Old Folks will be a marked feature of it. Two
hundred dollars worth of new books have been
added to the Library this week.
Green peas were in market here, on Thursday
morning, at 40 cents the half peck.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21
sIIDDLErowN, DEL.
The cl,ma. Of R.d,sa,,sm.


Radicalism is eliminating; it is coming
rapidly to head. Charles Sumner intro.
duced bill into the U. s. Senate, on the
18th inst. which requires all hotels, res
taurants, railroads, stages, theatres, con-
cert halls, colleges, academies, common
schools, churches and cemeteries, to treat
all persons alike, without distinction of
color, and imposes fine and Imprisonment
on conviction in United States Court,
for any refusal of such privileges on ac-
count of race or color. This bill will no
doubt pass, but we hesitate not to say that
it ought to be resisted by all the means
aud appliances known to our courts, and
also at the ballot-box. The enforcement
of such law will determine whether OF
not tho American people are any longer
capable of the maintenance of rational
freedom among them. We do not believe
that such law can be peacefully enforced,
and attempts to enforce it will result only
in disorder throughout the land:
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21

The PLoT TO AssAssINATE THE EMpE-
RoE.-Notwithstanding grave doubts have
been expressed as to the genuineness Of
the reported plot to assassinate the Empe-
ror Napoleon, our foreign files contain de-
tails which disclose that most formidable
conspiracy has for a long time been form
ing under the immediate charge of one
Baury, the principal agent of the plot. a
young fellow of some twenty-five wears of
age, born in Spain, of French parents
man OF energetic and resolute character, j,
who, by changing his residence daily,
long eirded detection. Expert detectives
however, after two days of vigorous search
discovered not only the Whereabouts of
the culprlt, but everyone with whom he
was III communication. At the time of
his arrest he had just alighted from his
carriage. just at that moment the Com
missary of Police, who had been follow
ing him from early morning, went up to
the conspirator and addressed him by his
Christian name, and while Baury, who
was thunderstruck with surprise, was en-
deavoring to remember the name and face
OF his elocutor, the officer gave a precon-
certed signal, and several Of his deputies
rushed forward, seized the hands of the
tcnulprit and pinioned them behind his back.
They took from the prisoner a letter from
Fluorens, also a six-shot revolver, and a
rough draft of note written by himself
and addressed to Flourens, in which he
asked for money, and added The am-
putation will take place on the Doth, in
the evening. | am ready" FIourens al
SO recommended him to disguise himself
as soldier, in order to FIRE on the Empc-
ror. The bombs, by which means the
murder was to be accomplished, prove to
have been of the most dangerous and dead
ly description ever known, even riyalling
those invented by the celebrated Orsini.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21
A REVEREND FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT

A REVEREND FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT
CONE TO GRIEF.-The Easton Star saws
On Thursday night, Mr.. Wm. II. Ar
ringdale, near Dover Bridge, had his barn
broken open and robbed of quantity Of
corn. Mr.. Arringdale placed the case in
Detective Dillen's hands to be "worked
up" Dillen asccrtoined on Saturday
evening that some corn had been trans.
ported over Dover Bridge by negro
about the time the robbery was committed
lie also ascertained that the said negro
was one Washington Gordon, who form
erly lived in this county, but had removed
to Caroline. On Sunday he went over to
Caroline and visited Gordon's house there
he found the grain, in bags with Mr.. Ar
rlngdales name on them. He also learn
ed that in Caroline, Washington Gordon
went by the name of George Jackson.
He further learned that he was now n
preacher, and that he had an appointment
in the neighborhood that afternoon. He
therefore visited the meeting and tore off
the robes from the clerical thief, and nut
on him pair of handouts. Gordon is
now in the Easton Jail. He denied his
name Justify, and insisted that he was not
Gordon, but Jackson Mr.. Dillen deser-
yes great credit for his success in bring
ing this thiefto justice.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21

TnB New York ELEcrIoN.-The elec-
tion held in the State of New York, on
Tuesday was for Judges of the Court Of
Appeals by general ticket, and for judi
cial officers and aldermen in New York
city. The contest passed off very quietly
In New York city the vote stood for
Church, dem. for Chief Judge of the Court
Of Appeals, 81, 10l, and Selden, rep. 22,-
S31. A large number of colored men
voted. All of the democratic candi-
dates for aldermen were elected. In
Brooklyn the vote stood-democrat 81, :
Sis, rep. 1880. The vote throughout
the State was very light, and the demo-
cratic majority is estimated at from 60, 900
to $4,000.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21

The NJ ormcn authorities at Salt Lake
City on Tuesday attempted an interference
with the sitting of the United States
Court there, but thought better of it and
desisted.
Queen Victoria celebrated her fifty.
first birthday on the 18th of May.
Rents in New York are fully fifty per
cent. cheaper than those of last year, and
in some instances valuable houses remain
unoccupied, although reduction of one
half has been made.
Reports from the crops in California are
untavorable. The weather was frosty in
the IL, mountains and hot on the plains.
There was snow storm in the State of
Nevada on the 18th instant.
General Schenck's daughters have made
a hit as amateur actresses.
About 5000 colored voters have been
registered in New York city.
There are 5,392 colored voters in Phil
adelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21
For the Mddletopn Transcript.
HDIE.

As bright as the flowers we placed round her
form,
As sweet rs the roses that yielded their breath
As fair as the lily just pluckcd from the storm
Was the one that thou robbed US of, merciless
Death.
Her curved lashcs lay on her soft rounded cheek,
Once tinged with the rose hue,-now whittier
than snow,
Her lips slightly parted as though she would
speak;
Ny heart cries, oh monster, why strike us this
blow.
Like a thief in the darkness, without word or to-
ken,
Thou hast entered our household, and taken our
pride,
And seized in thy might, without farewell spoken.
from the parents, their darling; from the lover
his bride.
The blow was in mercy. An omnipotent hand
Guided the arrow, whose aim was so sure
Not thought of regret for the loved left behind,
Not moment of anguish did she have to endure
Wilt thou grieve twas sudden? Nay, mother,
forbear
As calmly as ever she slept on thy breast
! Ere YVES faded the flower she placed in her hair)
Without struggle or sigh she passed to her rest.
At home, mid the roses of eternal perfume.
She is placed, whom you loyed SO. Her lovely
young form
Is now placed where the flowers eternally bloom,
And where the lilies need never be sheltered
from storm.
Whom He loveth He chasteneth." Hear this
and rejoice,
That though You must sorrow, you may sorrow
in God
For in the midst of ahlction you still hear His
voice,
" lore thee, lore thee, pass under the rod.'
NJ. A. r.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21

To CORRESPONDENTS. A Tribute to
St, Anus" will appear next week. Also
letter from Savannah, Ga. received too
late for this issue? Our Louisiana con-
tributor has our thanks for his article on
budding peach trees. An experienced
nurseryman of Hightstown, N. j. takes
issue with him on his conclusion as to the
sporting" of the peach tree. Mr.. Ealy
may possibly favor the readers of the
Transcript with something on this subject
1t is one WHICH has not been much discus
sed, but which possesses great interest to
peach, growers.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21

CUBA.--The Philadelphia I.edaor saws
The Cubsns are making but fttle a. NO
headway towards indepenlen S,ain
is making quite as little tow .
snbjugation of the island as it
OF any great use to her in IL muI The
war war cannot have cost her mueh short of a
hundred millions of dollars aIrea4y, and
perhaps twenty to forty thousand lives,
with no results but the intensifcation of
the hate between the native Cubans and
the changing population of Spaniards, and
the IL, impossibility of harmony hereafter.
The bloody reprisals that have marked
the conduct of the war on both sides, the
shootlngs and hangings in cold blood, the
garotting of prisoners, all show that there
is to be no permanent peace hereafter, ex
cept on the basis of separation.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21

A cage of English sparrows was let
loose in the Court House yard, West
Chester, Pa. this week. They are said
to be great destroyers of insects. What
has become of the English Skylarks turned
loose in the upper part of this county,
some years ago? 1t would be interesting
to know that they had done we'll and null
tiplied but we have heard nothing of
them for years.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21

The profile of Washington on the new
three-cent postage stamps, is about the
only portrait of Washington we ever saw
that did not look the least like him. In
fact, it is miserable botch. Why these
stamps are changed so frequently is a
question often asked by sensible men.
We suppose the object is to make fresh
work for political favorites, and use up
the surplus in the treasury.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21

CoLoRED CADET APPOINTMENTS. Ts.-Con.
gresham Perce, of the fifth district Of
Mississippi, has appointed a colored boy
cadet at West Point His name is Mich
ael Howard, and he is son of represen-
tative in the present State Legislature.
1t seems probable that the next class at
West Point will contain several colored
cadets Three or four Congressman an
nounce their intention of appointing COL
ored boys.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21

The third race between the Sappho and
Cambria yachts has resulted in another
victory for the American vessel. This
race appears to have been better contested
than those preceding.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21

A Republican State Convention to nom.
mate candidates for Governor and Con-
gresham is called for june 9, at Dover,
Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

GS-The Great Original CHEAP JoHy. will
open out at No. Town Hall (late bank rooml on
Monday Evening, the Both of May. He will sell
everything used in housekeeping, dry goods
c[ioGkery cio,hy ware, boots and shoes, carpets, oil
cioths window shades, glassware, table and
pocket cutlery, &c. &c. &c wholesale and retail
at the lowest prices ever sold in Delaware. Look
ou' 'or hiih' may 2l-2w
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21

PUBLIC REcoRD.-This is the title of a
new daily newspaper just commenced pub
lication in Philadelphia by William j.
Swain, son Of the late William NJ. Swain,
one of the old firm of Swain, Abel & Sim
mons, founders of the Public Ledger.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21
CORONER!

10 The Democratic Voters Of New Castle Countv.
EELLow-C CITIZEN Sat the earnest solicitation
oI %. my friends, offer myself as a candidate for
the nomination of Coroner of New Castle Co,,,t
ana hereby pledge myself to support the success,
iui nominee OF the Democratic Party.
G. JOSEPH EARNEST.
ST. Georges Hid. March &c, ls7O-tn.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21
(0RONERll / |
TO Ms Democratic Eter. Of Mp ca,.ls Co.

wv . DP0''OO'ur'U P'u 'U FOtcT6 W NeW CdsTe Co.
FELLOW CITIZENS AT the earnest solicitation
OF my friends again offer myself as a candidate
Tor the nomination of Coroner of New Castle Co
an ana am thankful to my friends for the support
tney gave me at the last nomination election and
pledge myself to abide the decision of tbe narty
Delaware City, Feb. b-tn 1'''
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21
March Icy
Edward Moore

- %S- DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS and CA
TARRli treated with the utmost success, by j.
lsAAcs. M. d. and Professor of Diseases Of he
Eye and Ear (his speciality in he Medical Colleoe
Ph'lddeIphia, l3 years experience, formerly Of
Leyden, Holland, No. So5 Arch street, PRie,
Testimonials can be seen at his office. The mod.
zeal faculty are invited to accompany their M
nents, as he has no secrets in his practice. Ar
thclal eyes inserted without pain. No charge
''i sA"i'iiiauon' apr l5--ly.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21

The democrats are once more talking
about establishing paper in Washington,
with capital of million dollars.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21

Horace Greeley is urging Congress to
appoint commissioners to 6x the final loca-
tion Of the capital.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21
INGRAM & GIBsoNs PRICE CURRENT

H., ms ABOVE prices will be paid in cash for pro-
.u, uuce delivered in good order; and we wish to
oay .llat we keep constantly on hand a good as.
sortment of Groceries and Provisions which Wa
Wi VIII sell reasonably for cash. at the Corner Of.
Broad and Anderson Streets, Mddletown, Del. J
March 2o5-f INGRAM 4 GIBsOE.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21
DIED.

=, Suddenly, in Philadelphia, on Tuesday last
Mrs. G. Emma Weldon, wife of Jacob Wcldon
and daughter of II. P. Baker, of Odessa.