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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-01-27

The RoreiGm Labor BEovenacn4.
The movement d import foreign labor
has been slow, in consequence a the aver
sion Of our own people to Q change q
habit, but it win be rapid in il progress.
When our advantages Of soil and climate
over other sections, that have been rapid
lv populated and enriched by inlmigra-
t;on. come to be understood, the move
ment will go forward with accelerated
speed.
While actual results have shown it to
be essentially necessary TO the develop
ment of our vast resources, and reason on
the experience Of others have demonstra-
ted its benefits, it must not be supposed
that the Introduction of a new class OF
laborers with whose language and habits
we are wholly unacquainted, win not be
attended, by many difficulties, which we
must be prepared to meet. A serious
embarrassment viii be found in their ig-
norance of the peculiar culture of cotton,
| which must continue to constitute chief
article of production. This difficulty
must be overcome by patient and careful
training. The newcomer must not be
expected to enter upon our system of ag-
ricuIture with the skill of a trained hand.
Their previous habits of living must be
studied, and somewhat consulted in the
management of business with them. The
food to which they are accustomed must
be provided, and also houses, which will
| furnish them good shelter. 1t will great
Iv aid to make them contented if they
have opportunity to worship at the affairs
to which they are accustomed; and have
The association of their own countrymen.
These objects can be attained if commu-
mites will act in concert.
The Central immigration Society have
taken the precaution to require guaran-
tee of kind and just treatment of labor
ers by all persons who apply to obtain
them through its agency. This measure
is dictated alike by humanity and sound
policy. The success of the movement to
divert immigration from its accustomed
channels in the Western States and ter
ritories, will depend greatly upon the re-
suits of the first experiments. Reports
of ill-treatment and unfair dealing, even
in exceptional cases, will work an i'm
mense injury to the undertaking. Tens
of thousands will await with anxiety the
accounts which friends, who have come
in advance, viii send back, and be gui-
ded in their own decision by them. They
should be cordially welcomed; and treat
ed kindly. But there is medium be-
tween indulgence and rigor, which good
sense will dictate as the proper course to
be pursued.
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Mississippi to be Received Hmme.
diafeHy.

1t will be seen by the following special
telegram to the Louisville Courier-Jo our
nal, that the Radical high priests at
Washington, have killed the fatted calf
and are preparing great feast for Mis-
sissippi, the returning prodigal.
There is to be no investigation of the
election, no delay in the committee rooms,
and no hesitating or doubling about her
loyalty She has been lead sacrifice to
Radicalism by one of her ambitious sons.
and the priests of the party receive her as
a peace offering.
She viii soon be one of the Union and
her people will be American citizens, and
no longer subjects of Adelbert, the bullet
headed:
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.- The President
hopes this week to send to Congress the full
official returns of the Mississippi election to-
gether with certified copy Of the adopted
constitution.
A bill in duplicate Of that which passed
the House ON Friday In the Virginia case
has been drawnup for the admission Of Mis-
sissippi. A member of the reconstruction
committee says it viii 90 through the House
without objection or debate
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Dr. TnIIr :. GIl..nn

We find in the Canton Mail h. .
lowing communication hom Cant :
G. johnson late Of Company "Cer
Regiment, in vindication Of tho I'm.
gentleman who was recently murders
Sunhower county.
Enron CANTON MM.-Bew t,.-
the Citizen Of the 18th inst. See ars
OF the death Of Captain Tuliy GIbnr.
SuniiOwer county.
IN IT, he Is stigmatiled as pa H5.a.
bully and Desperate"
Such epithets CRATE harshlvunon uat
ings Of "A friend, aud duubly so. wien
In reference to m old comrade MI aru. y
bore himself so nobly in the mont M
many hard fought battles in defense Of .
rights.
Not knowing the facts N Che lag .
affair, i do not feel at liberty Do either
iend or censure his actions. except hgI
died like a brave man. as hc wis. BH
can truthtully say that during DE ".
there was not a truer patri6L a m0nn
liant soldier, or more social, h6H1r.
hightOned gentleman Boo Humphrey R
ade. And ] am not alone in this orra
Every man left of the cold Brigade" >.
knew him, including the General h.ms
lwhO by the way, was his intimate f.a
VIII unite with me in wipIng from
such imputations as the above
Heres tear for my brave commde s.
are gone but your memory .hall De n
served In many true heart.
w. GAuT. JOHNSON
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In our article on the election of Uni
ted States Senators published in our last
issue, we said very little about Gen. AL
corn's election, from the fact that it has
been generally understood that the full
term was at his command ever since his
election. We did say, however, know
ing Gen. Alcorn to be an honorable gen.
tleman, that we accepted the pledges OF
fair dealing made by him during the
canvass.
We cannot think that he who has re-
ceived so many honors at the hands of
the people of Mississippi, will be found
casting his vote for measures detrimental
to her interests, and we sincerely believe,
when the party rancor has subsidized, he
will merge the partisan into the statesman.
That this is the general belief of our peo-
pie will be shown by the conservative vote
being cast for him almost entire.
We have only to regret that we have
not another like Gen. Alcorn to fill the
seat. soon to be occupied by the bullet
headed commander of the 4th military
district.
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From the Memphis Ledger.
Senatorial Election i'm Missfssippi.

Mississippians have at last reached the
bottom of degradation at the hands of the
reconstructionists. On yesterday the Leg
islature elected on the first ballot a negro
III. X. Revels) as United States Senator, for
for the term expiring on the 4th of March.
1871 This is the first instance of the kind
in the history of the Government, and Mis-
sissippi, the home once of Jefferson Davis,
is made to perform the disgusting deed
This negro is represented to have been born
in South Carolina, of free parents, is forty
seven years old, and of the color of well
tanned sole leather, and is a preacher by
trade He is now, or will be the represen-
tative of the brave, intelligent aud proud
people of the State he halls FROM What a
falling off there Is, our countrymen, since
the days when such as Davis, Clark, Brown
and Sharkey were called on to represent the
State lin that most august body-the Senate
of the United States. Times are sadly out
of joint when an Ethiopian can be elected
over the virtue and intelligence of the State
to the highest position in the gift of the
people. What now will Mr.. Sumner and his
confederate negro-loving set do when the
colored person from Mississippi presents
himself at the door o. the Senate for admis-
sion as one of its members? Will they deign
to turn up their abolition noses and affect
to be above associating with negroes? 1t is
hardly presumable that those advocates of
Cuffy will now refuse to receive him with
open arms and sit down with him in high
places. Such would be contrary to the past
teachings of the party. What spectacle
to behold a negro in the chamber where
once could have been found the noble Clay,
the gifted Calhoun, and the eloquent Web
ster! We should not expect things to be
otherwise since universal suffrage is the
panacea thought to be necessary for the evils
of these degenerate times.
In the election of the regular Senators to
represent the State Governor Alcorn was
chosen for the long term, and Gen. Ames,
the satrap, for the short term both Offices
subject to the admission of the State by
Congress. The election of these men is a
clear indication of what military authority
has and intends doing in the South. Had Il
not been for the power of the bayonet exer-
cised in controlling the ballot-box. such as
were elected would never have received tho
countenance of the people. "What can't be
cured must be endured" and submission for
the present is all that has been left down
trodden and insulted Mississippi.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-01-27

The latest sensational scandal which is
attracting the attention of the Northern
press, and people, is the manner in which
one Rev. Horace Cook, a sanctimonious
Northern Methodist preacher, until re-
Gently stationed in New York City, Sc
duced and ran away with Miss Matty
johnson a member of his congregation,
sixteen years ofage. The latest accounts
say that he carried her to Philadelphia,
then deserted her. That she has since re-
turned to her parents in New York. The
Reverend scoundrel also returned to the
city, and Immediately repairing to the
World office for the purpose of chastising
the editor of that paper for his comments
upon his (COok's) conduct. The editor
called in policeman who conducted this
model Methodist preacher to the city
prison, where he is now pacing his cell
and tearing his hair in the great role, of an
insane man - the character now so fash
ionabIe with criminals.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-01-27

The Canton Citizen in reply to our
correspondent ''H" says that it viii in
vestigate the reliability of their informa.
ton as to DIR. Tully s. Gibson, and If II
is found to be false, the citizen viii pub
lish ''Hs-" article as the best mode OF
making the amend honorable. IF the
Citizen desires to make thorough inves-
LEGATION we would respectfully refer it to
Gen. B. G. Humphreys and every sur
viving member Of the 18th, 18th, 18th
and 21st Mississippi Regiments.
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It is reported, and very generally cred
tied. that Gen. Ames is very busy about
the election off. HI. Revels to the U.s.
Senate. Ifhe does not like the color OF
his colleague he can resign; and let the
Legislature when they re-convene elect
another negro. So far as we are concerned
we prefer Revels; we would much rather
be represented by an honest negro (and
he has that reputation) than by man,
be he ever so white, that has done the
many disgraceful things Ames has been
guilty of to secure his election.
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Our views ON this subject as expressed
In other articles, are confirmed by the
vote in the U. S. Senate requiring the
members of the Virginia Legislature ia
make oath that they are not disqualified
BY the 18th amendment. Ifthey cannot
take such oath they are ineligible. In
this event, the Constitution just ratified in
Mississippi provides that the persons who
receive the next highest vote shall be de-
clared the duly elected members. This
Is the law and If the fact be admitted or
established, there is no way to evade it.
Ohio Courts divorced 1908 couples last
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The immigration Movement.


The Central Mississippi immigration
Society of this city has made beginning
in practical way for the accomplishment
Of its objects. On Sunday last Mr.. E.
Barksdale of this paper returned from a
brief prospecting tour in the interest OF
the Society, accompanied by the first
installmento of laborers of several nation
alities, but chiefly German.
There is unquestionably a large surplus
population in the Northwest who have
recently come from abroad in search of
employment; but in the mass of materi-
al is necessarily to be found large pro-
portion Of mere drift-wood in the princi-
pal cities, who are creatures of chance
ready to float on any current into which
they may happen to be cast, without any
definite object, or practical purpose.
This material can be easily collected by
the Labor Brokers at so much per head
and sent South if the transportation is
advanced, but it will contribute nothing
to the productive force of the country,
and greatly retard the effort to introduce
useful settlers.
On the other hand, there are many who
really desire to obtain homes in the
South for the sake of its advantages, and
who would be valuable accessions to her
population. But these people need guar
antees of good situations and favorable
opportunities of making a living in the
South, from persons who are already
identified with our section and are re-
sponsible for the pledges which they may
make before they viii consent to take up
their abode here.
The ignorance which prevails in regard
to the capacities of our soil, the peculiar
tiles of our climate, and the habits and
wants of our people, is really amazing. In
the city of Chicago which is the principal
point of debarcation for most of the en-
igrants westward, avery lively interest on
the subject of Southern Immigration has
been awakened. The reader viii find
evidence Of this fact in the large mass
meeting which assembled in that city on
Thursday evening last to listen to address
es of Col. George. Of Carroll county, and
Others. The address Of Col. G. was re-
ceived with great favor; and we are sure
did much good 1t was listened to atten-
lively by capitalists, mechanics, agricul-
tnralists, and by mixed concourse gen.
orally, who displayed spirit of eager
inquiry on the topics which he appropri-
ately introduced and discussed with deci-
ded effect.
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The Faith of Congress and Vir-
gfnla.

The vote ON the admission of Virgins
is significant. 1t furnishes another ex.
ample of the faithlessness of the leaders
of the Radical party. When the re-
submission act was passed by the present
Congress, as applied to Virginia, Missis-
sippi and Texas. it was believed that the
proscriptive spirit of the party in power
had assumed its most vindictive FORM
But few imagined that prompt compli-
ance with its conditions would fail to
secure immediate admission. But the
conduct of this party shows that no trust
can be placed in its pledges. The Vir-
ginians did all, and more than was re-
quired of them by the law. They not
only conformed to its requirements, but
gave proof of their sincerity, by electing
men claiming to be Republicans to ad-
minister the new State government and to
represent them in Congress. Neverthe-
less the vote in the House on the question
of admission show that majority of those
of the Radical party under the lead of
Beast Butler were cast in the negative and
that nothing saved the measure from disas-
'rous defeat except the united front which
the Democratic members presented in
support Of the Conservative Republicans
with Mr.. Bingham at their head. Their
conduct alone will have preserved the
faith of the government as pledged to the
people of Virginia. 1t will be gratefully
remembered
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A NEW SrATE.-The Radical State
makers in Washington having about I'M
ished the job Of reconstructing the South
orn States which was commenced in 81,
are now considering the practicability OF
making a new State to be called "Ches-
apeake." 1t is to be composed of all that
part of Virginia and Maryland east OF
the Chesapeake Bay, known as the East
ern shore, and of the whole of Delaware.
The latter State to be crushed entirely
ont of existence.
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mississippi and fItc 18Th Amrut
Hmema.

The Galveston News Of the li
advises the Democratic members Of a
Mississippi Legislature To- vote against d
proposed 10Th amendment ltny,
"Up TO date It does not appear hH
reconstructed Legislature of Mississippi a
yet voted on the subject OF tho props
fifteenth, or negro equality, Amcnlmu.-
Al the Legislature rs fOur-fths Radical
almost matter OF course, we presume
the inquiry will be "ratlhed," but we
ccrely trust such Democratic member
may be la either House will put thcm
on record ms protesting against any
ratification on the ground, first thT
state Is not yet, In the eyes OF CouuH
State Ina the Union, and therefore iuala
tent TO valid ratification, and, second z
the process Of ratification rs che re
pure aud mere force, and IN no wiso ODE 4
act Of the state. Our Mississippi eKclaI
II favorable 10 the views here oXproHeit
confer a favor by republishing che essen.
portion OF this paragraph, and urging0
Democratic members Of the Legi -latuft
course herein Indicated.
Before this advice reached lham
amendment had already been adop
and the Democratic member, with 4
one or two exceptions, voted for e. n
two reasons principally, first they 10
that negro suffrage was irreyocatIy BIZ
ened upon Mississippi, and they would,
cast their votes 10 remand her iHo
hands Of the military, that other
might reap the benefit and second
cause most Of them came here pledge
their constituents that they would
their votes for this amendment and
by take the State by the shortest
from under the surveillance Of Cr
ress. Being convinced that mIr
suffrage is the portion ofAfissiaipP
would not deprive the North Of ia
sings if it be a good thing, and b
burthen to them they wish the
Of the North 10 share Il with -aN
Southern friends.
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The man whose name heads this article
has 1t last met the fate Of MI, that sooner
or latter meets, who turn traitor, TO their
God, their country, or their friends
When the reconstruction acts passed
he imrnagined he saw that there would
be contest for the mastery between
the black and white races Of the South !;
he believed that by pandering to the
prejudices of the carpet-baggers, and the
whims of the negro, he might be leader
in the mongreI party, which was then
formed. He was not in favor Of recon
struction for the benefit of his people, but
welcomed the acts passed, as the means
by which he was to be thrust into the u.
s. Senate, so he joined heart and hand
with the vilest and most depraved of the
carpet-baggers and scallawags that then
infested the State.
He did as much, or more, than any
other man in North Mississippi to organ
ize Loyal Leagues and Republican clubs,
and to array the negro against the white
people. His speeches were filed with
more bitterness, and more falsehoOds,
against the Southern people, in general,
and Mississippians in particular, than the
TRADES of all the other scallawags in the
State combined. As a member of the
infamous committee of sixteen he labored
as earnestly to carry out the policy of the
Radicals as by any of the number, as his
highly colored and truly loyal
letter published in the Washington Chron-
icle, while that committee was before
Congress, and republished in the CLARIoS
will demonstrate. During the last can
vass he worked by cay and by night. Not
withstanding this his claims upon the
Radical party for the office which his hear
has yearned for during the past three
years were treated with contempt by the
majority who rule the Legislature. As
soon as that body met he could be seer
upon the streets of this city, button-hole-
ing and caressing the negro members
and we have been informed that be wa:
entertaining all Radical members without
regard to Grace, color, or previous condi
tion," in the most expensive style. But
all in vain.
Gen. Alcorn had to be put out o.
the way, it was feared that if he remain
ed here his old habits of associating with
gentlemen would so control him that he
would ignore the fellows that are running
the Radical Republican machine. Amei
had to be repaid for the prostitution o.
his honor as soldier to the desires o.
the Radical party, for the pledge he made
that he would carry the election if he Lad
to march his army from one end of the
State to the other Their the rank anC
file of the Radical party demanded thai
their race should have show in the hon
ors, the sovereigns had to be obeyed and
Revels was selected-thus poor FloumOy
was left in the cold.
He is politically dead. Before the next
| Senatorial election the Democrats and
Conservatives will have driven Radical
ism from the State. He has lost the re
spect of all decent white people and hi;
party has no further use for him.
The traitor has met his reward
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COMPLIMENTARY TO THE CLARION
We return our grateful Acknowledgements
to the Winona Democrat for the follow
ing exceedingly kind notice. And trust
we will continue to merit the good opin-
ion of the Democrat:
The JACKSON CLARIoN.-We are glad to
see that this ''old battle sheet" nothing
daunted, is still battling for the right. We
have observed its course from its first loca-
ton in the city ofJackson. and a RETROSPECT
ton of its doctrines shows that timely warm
ing and correct advice have ever shown con-
spicuously in its columns. 1t has weather.
ed every storm, aud though defeated, it is
not yet conquered. and we have but one
prayer to offer in its behalf, and that is, that
it may live forever. 1t ought to be in every
family. We would say TO our readers, after
your home paper, by all means take the
CLARION. And since it has commenced
publishing a Masonic Department it is dou-
bly, valuable. That department alone in
each number Is worth more than the price
of the paper. No Mason should be without
it, and once for all, we say ever let the
CLARION @wave."
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Cor. w. B. TAYLOR, vof this city, viii
receive applications for laborers through
the Central Mississippi Emigration So
ciety. All orders will be promptly re-
sponded to.
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we have denounced the election Of tie
military commander Of Mississippi 20 the
United States Senate, Is the greatest
outrage ofthe times.
When General Grant was approached
with a proposition to install the mongrel
convention as the provisional government
of the State with power to elect tempo
rary Governor, he promptly declined on
the ground that creature of the conven-
ten would be civilian who would have
an ak of his own to grind, and that the
incumbent ought to be an officer of the
army who would discharge the duties of
the place impartially and without refer
ence to selfish ends. This consideration
prevailed and Gen. Ames was appointed.
1t was not long, however, before his con-
duct awakened suspicion that he was an
aspirant for the Senate. And stronger
than all, when charges were made to the
President that his high handed measures
as partisan were designed for his own
promotion, he was encouraged rather than
checked in his game. The President
either went back on his own high ground
as originally announced to the committee
of sixteen, or the charges were discredited,
because they involved degree of efronte-
~ and scandalous indecency on the part
of his satrap which deied belief. The
scales, however, will now fall from his
eyes and the key will be furnished to the
declaration of Gen. Ames which was
made known to him by the Conservative
Republican committee that he would car
ry the State for the Radicals, if the army
had to be brought into requisition in order
to accomplish it.
The mystery of the importation of vag-
abonds and corruptionists of infamous
notoriety from the slums of neighboring
cities as managers of the election, is also
solved. The military commander is the
beneficiary of the frauds, violence and
intimidation which made the election $50
called an outrageous mockery.
| To these considerations is added the
fact that Gen. Ames is not eligible, I'M
der the constitution just adopted, to the
Office of Senator. He is not a citizen of
the State. He is simply an Army officer
temporarily stationed here by command
of his.superiors and liable to be sent away
at any moment He is not a registered
voter, and his election, viewed in any
light, is shameless outrage.