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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-08-04
Communication i'm Reference ia
the WeSsOm Affair.
astounding Decision Of a Judge "learned in
the ldto."

| the law.''
Editor Clarion The young white men
who were committed to Jail by Justices
Peyton and Hilburn, for the affair at Wes-
son, were brought before Judge L. NIillsaps
on a writ of Habeas Corpus on Wednesday
last The young men were ably represen-
ted by Messrs. King, Mayes and Burwell.
The State by District Attorney, Mr.. Robert
Willing. The evidence was rather more
favorable to the young men than at the
! first examination. An old lady who was
not brought forward as a witness before,
testified that she saw the negroes coming
with guns, the white men came meet
ing them; a white man raised his hand
and said Ego back, you will all be killed"
One of the negroes replied that 'we have
come to have a settlement of the difficulty,
and by Cd we will have it, A white
man in the rear of the first speaker said
shoot then if you dare" and he was an
swered by a negro firing gun. Eight
white persons testified that the negroes
fired the first gun, and no testimony went
to show otherwise. Yet on this evidence
the young men were again sent to Jail
without the privilege of bail, with one ex-
ception, however, Mr.. Wilks. He was re-
leased on four thousand dollar bond.
Judge Burwell took the grounds il his
argument that the parties ought to be re-
leased entirely. The District Attorney ac-
knowIedged that the negroes did wrong.
and that the men of Wesson were justified
in arming themselves. Yet in the face OF
all this, MiIlsaps ordered them to Jail.
1t was so palpable violation of justice
and law, that Judge B. was perfectly indig-
nant-even the District Attorney was evil
IDENTIFY surprised-but suppose the tram
mels of party were too strong the negroes
having become clamOrous because the white
men were taken out OF Jail on the writ and
the negroes left in. One of the Magis-
trates who sat at the first examination, says
now he did not understand the evidence at
the time, but l think he was afraid of his
official head.
Mr.. Willing conducted the prosecution
as became a lawyer and a gentleman, with
firmness and vigor, yet with view to draw
out the facts, he did not endeavor, as did
jacobson, to stir up strife between the races.
/ write you this to let the public know
what to depend on, from a judiciary "learn-
ed the law and whom society will not
presume to ignore
Yours truly, H.
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The Enrorcement Act.

The Attorney General, in view OF the
elections TO take place during the coming
fall, has prepared and will In a day or two
issue the following circular 10 United states
District Attorneys, Marshals and Commits
sioners
your attention is called 10 an act passed
at the last session Of Congress, entitled, An
act for the Enforcement of the XIV and
XIV articles Of the Constitution" a copy Of
which Is herewith sent To you. The ninth
section makes it your special duty 10 insti-
tute proceedings against all violators of the
act. You will therefore, whenever you re-
ceive from any source credible information
that this law has been violated, take prompt
measures for the arrest and eiiectual prose-
cution of the guilty party.
(Signed) A. Il. AcKERMAS,
Attorney General
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hmentS Of the Press ON Ghe
school Law.

ron The Holly Springs Conservative.
'Ils Bill confers upon the Board of Edu-
ua general supervision of all the lands
le State that have or NAV be donated
purposes of education. Ii gives to the
~ superintendent control of the public
goiS and allows him a clerk receiving
Noouars year. 1t provides for a county
ellhtendeut whose duty it is to look
the public schools of his county, who
pines ef-o1ieiO President of the county
III Is 70 receive So per day while dis
fSihg MS duties. The County School
otoTs are empowered to construct suit
Sehooi houses, employ teachers etc.,
= receive in compensation for services
pef DAY and 10 cents mileage while so
Hged, The taxable property of each
rlet Is subject TO levy of 10 mills on the
\: y Tor the erection of school houses and
us on the dollar for the payment of the
ierS salary. The Bill contains 55 Sec
y From the following estimate il will
ga that every time the Boards meets
county will be subjected to an expense
OO per day;
Aperlntendent. { 4
Directors So each, IS
lerk, 3 ;
Nelng expenses, average, ~
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From the South Western Presbyterian.

From the Southwestern Presbyterian.
The rapid degeneration Of the negroes
into superstition, since the close OF the war,
has often occupied the attention of reflect
ing minds. The voodou orgies-oi midnight
dances-stark naked-arounda boiling caul-
dron, filled with toads, dead meas bones,
and such like materials-Dnder the direction
of negro priestess, have been often descri-
bed. They are apparently becoming more
frequent. At one Of those scenes which re-
Gently occurred in Texas, the negro woman
who presided, demanded n child for sac
rifice as part Of the ceremonies.
These well known facts associate q very
painful interest with the loss OF q little
child, stolen by q negro woman from the
home of one Of our citizens few days
since.
The woman for some fancied affrontswore
that the mother SHOULD weap tears OF
blood" aud soon after was seen TO decoy the
child from the house. A large reward has
been offered, but no traces Of the little one
have yet been discovered.
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Success of White Labor In Ghe
SOmdI.



twas at one time believed that our sugar
and cotton fields could not be ultivated by
white labor. and this impression has much
TO do In lettering immigration 20 the ex-
IRENE Southern States. Necessity, how
ever. has forced the white man into the
field. and the result proves the ineorrectness
OF the theory that the climate is not adapted
TO farm culture by the white race In the
first number Of the Opelousas Land Agent,
lust published, we find that In st. Landry
many reach sn extreme age.
Bellevue the agricultural labor, Is all done
by white people There are six families
from Mississippi, three from Kentucky and
three from Arkansas, who are all doing In
the cultivation OF their farms without any
negro assistance.
In a circular published In 1863, In that
parish, IL Is stated that white men have til
led the soil from the early settlement OF this
State, and are now tilling It. One white
man easily cultivates twenty acres under
the old system. The production OF the la
Dor OF one man IA four hundred bushels OF
corn, two hundred bushels ofsweet and Two
hundred of Irish potatoes. ten Darrcia Oh
rice and five bales Of cotton.
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The AbscOndinE Carpet-bmg shera
iG Of Pike County.
EXTRACT or A LITTER DATED BONNEVILLE,
JULY 2iIH

1--WE have not heard a word from our
carpet-bag sheriff, &. b. Young, since che
LIST Of jane. He collected some Of the taxes
due from this county and absconded. lt u
said here that he has some $4,000 Of coun-
ty tax; and n that be true be must have na
much a. Sl5OOOor $4,000 State tax.
He collected cotton tax on $1,000 bales cot
ton besides the supposed 5000 from the as
sessment rolls.
A committee has been appointed By tho
Board OF Supervisors " ascertain che
amount collected by him for the county, o.
10 ascertain how much taxes are still due
the county yet uncollected.)
You Will remember him a. one Of Amea'
importations from the city OF New Orleans.
He has never given bond or security.
An affidavit has been made and forwarded
10 Governor Alcorn but we have mot beard
what has been or win be done Ia the prem
ises.n ~
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The Holy Alliance Of Mississippi.
with Nnma@mc hmSeaGS.

The marriage OF Senator Ames with Miss
Blanche Butler took place last evening in
the st. James Episcopal Church, Lowell,
Mass. DIR. Edison performed the marriage
ceremony. The church was deliberately
groomsmen and four bridesmaids. The
former were dressed In full military uni
form. Amer the ceremony General Butler
gave a grand reception at his mansion, 20
which over twenty-five hundred invitations
had been issued. The house and grounds
were brilliantly illuminated. Senator Ames
and his wife will remain in Lowell a
fortnight and then visit his parents In
Minnesota.
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-opTu CAROLINA.
bs,ice Decides TO issue a Writ Of
-. ~. corpass. Holden refuses to obey.

LfstJce Decides 10 issue HFH Of
~. corzqts. Holden refuses 10 obey.
Inly 23.-The Chief Justice de-
iLElesD, - Grant an attachment against
III 10 grants a FreceTt, which is TO be
-, ~ the Governor, commanding that
e 81 of the prisoners be brought be-
I'm Immediately. The preeept 70 be
u hiu the Governor by the Marshal or
yeu. ~ Court. If the Governor re-
soP SUI oower of the court is at an end.
e. 'erier is as follows: To David a.
Marshal of the Supreme Court
- hereby commanded in the name OF
AZ III North Carolina forthwith TO
o'sSolphus c. Moore, wherever he be
~ Ahsfare me Richmond NJ. Pearson,
bne'rrstice of the Supreme Court in the
~ 'Paleigh. Herein fail not. and have
% - writ and make due return there
an.rbmond NJ. Pearson, Chief Justice
~ supreme Court.
chief Justice for prisoners in Cas-
county.
Il - .xswER-MILITARY COMMISSIONS
10 BE ORGANIZED.
..,.H. July 26.-Gov. Holden refuses
biLLih-o5er 10 Chief Justice Pearson the
~ nj Alamanee county arrested and
e1Iatsiued by Militia Gen. Kirk through
- This refusal is in reply 10 an
rom the Chief Justice to produce the
PEI Eirk has Low in custody over one
I'll citizens. It is said that Gov. Hol-
~ ordered military commission to
I.tis al \ anceyville To try those under
GRANT AIDS HOLDEN.
mss MONROE, July 26.-Three COM
". N Artillery left for Raleigh to aid
l.rnor Holden TO enforce the laws.
DENMARK.
..,g.GFN. July 2G.-The Government
a usdmark has issued proclamation of
,.aIiry In the war between France and
Ia Sailors and pilots, subjects of
marx, are warned against rendering as
to beligerenls-
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How the White RAIDS Received
ReVeIs ma LOuisvilIe, Ray.

Revels is reported TO have said II really
think that Louisville Is the meanest town IN
America. | expected TO be met, on ar
irving, by a Republican procession and es-
corted TO the Gault House. But nothing Of
that sort occurred. ! was poor boy at a
funeral. Nobody paid me any attention.
hardly paid expenses" ReYels should re-
member that tie Radicals are mighty un-
certain.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-08-04

Benton county of this State-formed of
part of Tippah and Marshall, was named in
honor of Col. Sam Benton, who fell in the
late unfortunate struggle for Southern in
depeudence, and who was q most worthy
and excellent man, and whose memory
should ever be reyered, as it VIII no doubt
ever live In the hearts Of our people. The
name is the more appropriate from the fact
manhood in the two counties from which
the new one Ia fromed. Ripley Advertiser.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-08-04
hO Shot Gen. 1Eindman ina the
Bark

" e have in our possession letter from Il
respondent, giving the reason why Gen
Adman was killed, and the name of the
kon who did it. We are compelled to
hue It's publication, upon the ground
would give unnecessary notorietY to
Anlared woman whose cup is now full to
Rfowng. The writer of the letter says
M hndman was killed by the husband OF
ehe lady whose reputation and happiness
Pad destroyed, and that his informant
make affidavit to this fact. We think
Nhame and affidavit should be made and
nlshed to the authorities. This c"urse
~ place the crime where it belongs
relieve the public mind from the mys-
nov thrown around his murder.-Lit-
Rock Gazette.
Pc would seem to be a statement that
dbe easily verified by the legal author
Of arkansas, but we have reason to
zion its accuracy. An opinion prevails
County not days ride from this one
the real assassin of General Hindman
somewhere near the village of Fort
Ney-Columbus sun.
Name the coward and murderer, so
II the gallows be cheated of its dues,
lnay at least be mark for the finger
ke0rn.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-08-04
The Treaty of go.

PARIS, July 25.-The journal Official con-
tains the following declaration: 1.-The
French Government has issued orders that
in the prosecution of the war commanders
OF the French forces scrupulously regard
with respect 70 neutral powers, the rules of
international rights. and that they especial
ly conform to the principles of the declara-
ton of the Paris Congress OF 1856, as fol-
lows: Privateering is abolished. A neutral
flag protects the enemy's merchandise ex-
cept contraband Of war. Merchandise of a
neutral cOntraband is not seizable under q
foreign flag. A blockade must be effective
Although Spain and the United States did
not adhere to the declaration of 1855, French
vessels will not seize property of an enemy
when such properly Is the cargo OF a span
ish or American vessel. provided it is mol
contraband of war. France win no longer
claim the right to confiscate the property
OF a merchant or Spaniard found on board
the vessels ofan American.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-08-04

Is it not a marvel that bullet does not
put an end to the deviltries Of that scoun-
drel Kirk in North CarolinaY What stron-
ger evidence OF the long, patient and Chris
tian forbearance Of the Southern people
The Holdens and the Kinks act as IL there
were no Observation-Disclosures esister.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-08-04

The latest information that we have been
able to gather from the scene OF the troubles
at Cross Plains, Ala, Is To the effect that ev-
erythirg is exceedingly quiet aud orderly
the negroes are few and far between aud
the citizens have returned TO their homes
We understand that two other negroes were
captured and disposed Of for the best inter-
ests of the community, making seven ne
grOes and one white man who have been
hurried to their long home through the fa-
naticism and false teachings Of that white
man.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-08-04

NY RoAD.-The Eufaula News says that
ssas an experiment n contract mas been
made with an agent who visited Bruins
wick. for about 200 Chinese, from Cuba, and
II they give satisfaction IL Is the intention
to secure q much larger nnmber,-say 2
600.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-08-04
The engagements 50 Far.

LONDON, July 25.-The following dis
patches we're received from Saarbuck via
Berlin on Sunday:
A body of Prussians crossed the frontier
near Saarbruck and then penetrated the
country several miles. They at length
found the French in considerable force near
GersweeleF. Sharp skirmishing ensued.-
The French soon retired, leaving ten killed
and wounded. There was no loss on the
Prussian side. The action has demonstrate
ed the needle gun superior to the Chassepot.
Subsequently company of the Prussian
18th regiment captured the French Custom
house at Schrecklingen. The officers of the
Custom house made a strong resistance and
were either killed or captured. One Prus-
sian officer was slightly wounded. Desert
ers from the French army are very numer-
Gus, and are continually coming into the
Prussian lines.
CoBLENTz, July 25.-At o'clock Sunday
morning a force of 3O0Prussians crossed the
line near Saargunius, 40 miles from Metz
After threatening small scattering parties
of French Chasseports the Prussians took
a position and sent out flying detachments
along the railway uniting Strasbourg with
Havre, which took up rails, blew up aque-
ducts, and did much other damage. The
Prussians then returned to Saargunius.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-08-04

One negro killed another upon the plan
triton of James Lundy In HOLMES county,
recentlys-Lexingfon Advertiser.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-08-04

Il append an extract from letter writ
LIZ an intelh rent Englishman, who is
NY enlisted III directing English Inn
aIion TO the South.
" as cotton and WOODEN manufacturing.
OAer skilled interests, are all disorgan-
aad partially through the American
p1sta'y zed, so that millions OF British
sl1 ana hudreds of thousands of artisans
al Anied operatives are now at liberty 10
staIi The wonderful opportunities for
|SoN,te Investment, that are superior in
s'a 70 any other part of the world
the time to strike and secure the
kl. ruHle OF the future emigration from
a tS which will be started during the
rsealy years. The climate, mineral
Arao,es The nature of the soil, genius and
q - sss Of the people of England and the
n sbns.Ihe most suitable. Your milder
Ia Sfter winters, your high and dry
In ~. sheep raising, will remove the
NJ Jsylection to intelligent English far
kichm,neLn, hinder their going to the North.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-08-04

The great Prussian diplomat propose to
Bia-mark ftwIce-marlJ France with a color
more v,avmansat than sPruasian hluo"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-08-04

Judge K. s. Fisher Is appointed Circuit
Judge in the place Of Judge Vance, de-
ceased.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-08-04

An improvident man-the baker, who
sells everything he kneads.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-08-04

Nv THE LEADERS IN THE EUROPEAN
ThsN sapoleon is GO, and King William is
|hon p snree leading French officers, Nc
III vpssaxalne and Canrobert have all seen
N Prpssssh birthday. Three of the lead
y vor p Generals, Moltke, Manteuffel
HI dis.;Dn doom, are over 90, and Moltke, the
gnlshed Of them all, is over 20.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-08-04
THE WESsON RIOT.
THE STATE,

rs.
III Bostwick. Chas Jackson. T.. LII. Drane,
VIM. Z. Reid, W. NJ. Reid and John 5.
Wilks.
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From the Central Star.

NJ were born a Wing, raised Wing. and
Feelings are still a Wing. As a Wing we
MI the same aversion to the name of DEM
8aey that once stirred our heart in hap
NJ days But it is mot that i loYe Caesar
5, but Rome more" Our only hope is in
NJ Democratic party and even as we write,
\ sound of Democratic victories is borne
Apur ears.
Bad as the Democratic party may be in
n eyes of sold Line Whigs," still it is a
Hnt in comparison to the MoDgres who
NJ disgrace our Legislative Councils
" as Wings, not as Democrats, but as
lite men who would preserve theiE State
An dishonor, their property from pillage,
~ race from negro domination, keep in
Nlate their purity of race and preserve the
IRsstic temple from the Dissertation of So
M equality. We say to you unite For
NJ TIE PAST!i UNITE!i!
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ice Extracts from old Line
WING Papers. ON the New
Movement.
From Brandon Republican

v.r didn't zone of Them acting for
o,eial Old Line Wings" publish his call
: a. Old Line Wing paper! Simply, we
.a,ose. because he was one of AlcOrn's
WI N Ola Line Wings, and did not wish
4 ,rsne known. Who were the officers,
Il \ d ,bo composed the meeting of Old Line
fTEg. held in Jackson on the 18th inst p
k,rt ma their names, that we may see wheth-
= ~ NOT they are men in whom honest
go can place any confidence. Was old
Il Frqtt one of them Did NJ. Butt Hewson
4. re ANYTHING to do with it? Who repre-
%rta1 Rankin county? Who gave several
"A line Wings authority to call State
Eovention Of the party? and publish the
"A In a Radical paper? Our impression is
The several Old Line Wings spoken
fbaye been mixing up with Yankees until
sy have learned a few ~ ankee tricks"
a bey can't play them of on the unsold
4hig Of Mississippi. If such old Wings as
IA. L. Sharkey, Gen. l.. Potter, Gen. Bob.
hwfy A.G. Horn. Sylvanus Evans, w. III.
II srdle, Giles NJ. Hillyer and Dr. Davis
n who could not be 3ought-were to call
y eeiiag of the Wing party, and sign their
ues 70 the call, they might in luce some
II to attend, but a call from several ir-
ponsible aud unreliable followers of the
Nday Chieftain will not induce any except
Fe6lsable Wings to attend. The whole
Mng is simply a scheme of Alcorn Il Co,
Ise out the old Wings of the State to the
|blatto, or salt-and- pepper-cOloTed party,
ID We will have nothing to do with it.
Those Old Liners who may be anxious to
M into the Radical party need not spend
HE time and money by going up to the
..bital in the tall. but can be admitted
Meter" as is done in churches. Brother
INCH or Mygatt. or Musgroyc, can read'to
Mo Club the letter, and ask that the
be of the writer be admitted, which will
NJ bill that is necessary. Or, like Garfield
'Ihte-poke Mcmillan, they can write Il let
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-08-04

~ FRED Speed has severed his connec-
~"n the Vicksburg Times.
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VIM. Thomas (white) was at Beauregard
loading cars. Aaron and other negroes
come by and said they We're going to Wcs-
other, s.come and see your old pap out
One was fIourishing razor and said he
would give them the Sc. Louis cut" III re-
ported this to white. Nothing was said
by negro about hunting.
John Cason. fmerchant of Beauregard)
Aaron and others, were at my house buying
buck shot, caps, etc. Saw Aaron have a
razor.
Mrs, Morris, (white) was in Wesson on
the 5th A young mao came by and sald
negroes are coming to whip you. with guns,
etc. Went 60 David Hills. Heard some
one say to one Of the negroes. sNdO you shave
folks ~ and the reply was syes, and ny aou
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eilng expenses, average.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-05-21
MANHOOD. 18th Edition.

A MEDICAL ESSAY ON the Cause and Cure of
IA Premature Decline, showing how health is lost
and how regained 1t gives a clear synopsis of the
Impediments to MARRIAGE, the treatment of NER-
voUs and PHYSICAL DEBILITY, STERILITy, &C.,
and the remedies therefor,-the results of twenty
years successful practice.
There is no member of society by whom this
book will not be found useful, whether such person
holds the relation of Parent, Preceptor Clergy
man ~ London Medical Times and Gazette.
"MANHooD' The experience and reputation of
DR.. Curtis in the treatment of the diseases setforth
In this little pamphlet is the patients guarantee,
and well deserves for the work its immense circu-
lation ."-Ddiiy Times.
Sent by mail on receipt of so cents. Address
the Author, DIR. CURTIS, II Chapman street, Bos-
ton, Mass. mar2S-teod3m
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-05-21
&ennebet yonrnal.
Published on Water, Foot of Court Street,
AUGUSTA. MAINE.
By SPRAGUE, OWEN & NASH.
1aup Aennebee Sournal.

Is sissued every morning, except Sundays.
Contains the latest news by telegraph and mail,
gives reports of the Markets, and has carefully pre-
pared political and local articles, and generous
amount of farming, home and miscellaneous read
Ing with a full compilation of State news.
Terms, 81 per annum in aduance; sS if payment
s not made within the year. Single copies cents,
to be had at the bookstores and at this Office,
Advertisements inch in length, three in
sertions or less. Is cts for every subsequent
insertion Longer advertisements or those inserted
for any considerable length of time, will be inserted
at favorable terms to the advertiser.
Special Notices 25 per cent. additional.
Amusement Notices, - per square per week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-05-21

BIXBY'S BLACKING h BLUEING,
The best in the market, for sale at wholesale
tail by TITCOMD 4 DORR,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists
LETT west End Kennebee Bridge.