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FEARFUL LOSS OF LIFE.

1t ia fearful to think of the loss OF life.
1t Is conjecrured, and with good cause, that
near five hundred people have been burned
TO death. We saw four men enter burning
building, and in a moment they were over
whelmed by falling wall There was a
crowd of men around the corner OF the
building, trying to save the property, when
the wall yielding, some of them were buried
beneath it. These were on the south side.
On the north side twelve or fifteen men,
women and children rushed into the build
ing of the Historical society, fire-proof
building, for safety. In few minutes the
flares burst in upon them, and they were
burned to death. Among them was the
venerable Colonel Sam. Stone, long connec-
ted with the society. He was eighty years
of age. Also John b. Gerard and wife,
Madamoiselle Despelgnone, the noted teach
er of music persisted. 1t Is feared that DIR.
Frear and family also were burned, rs they
were in the building ard have not been
seen since. Mrs. Edsall- whose husband was
murdered last week, suffering from illness,
was carried away for protection to a build
ing which was Afterwards consumed, and IL
is feared that she also perished-
All the books and papers. of the Historical
Society, including original copy of the fla
nous emancipation proclaim alton Of Presi-
dent Lincoln. for which the society paid
sa5.00O. were destroyed. It Ia feared that
large number Of children, who were inmates
street, also burned, as many Of them are
missing. On Chicago avenue father
rushed up stairs 70 carry those Of his child
ren away, when he WaB overtaken by the
flames and persisted with them The mother
was seen afterward on the street, on the
neighborhoods families Of five persons per-
ished. The list Of such fatalities Ia very long
and can only be fully verified after the
smoke shall have cleared away; there are
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We clip the following kind notices of
Tm CLARION from our exchange
From the Central STAR
TIKI CLARION, the nohicst Roman of them
all, takes the same view Of the imbroKii0
growing out of the refusal Of e Radical
sheriff % collect taxes from negro Whgd
the same were offered to him ON two Urru-
sions, ~ all lovers Of Justice take, regardless
Of party names.
IL every Democratic paper was as prompt
rs IHE CLARION b. 10 dcuOuucc wrong aud
hold the guilty up A. "a iit mark for the finger
of scorn 90 be- pointed az, liadicalism would
be at greater discount than 10 now is.-
Some papers we wot of are TOO deficient BOO
backbone 10 be any thing hut plrodica upon
legitimate journalism.
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In a. card to the Holly Springs r

In card to the Holly Springs Re-
porter, John NJ. Kimbrough, promi-
nent Marshal county Republican, charges
the Radical candidate for Sheriff of that
county with having used the following
incendiary language in private CONVEX
sation :" A qOGr has to come betlUee1s the
lohites and the blacks and let 1t come. L
don't care hOp sOora." Such is the man
nominated for the first peace officer of
Marshal, George NJ. Buchanan is his
name.
Mr.. Kimbrough further adds in his
card:
I am a Republican, and expect to remain
one, l will be through the county daring
the canvass. / wish to let Republicans
know all about the impOsters who are try
ing to foist themselves upon their party
L belong 10 the Republican party, and de-
nounce the men who now compose the
ticket as a disgrace to that honest party,
and unworthy the confidence and support
of true Republicans
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THE CLARION Is doing gallant work
Every issue Is Hlled with able political
scrupulOus and CNtrhYugnut party boo power
which setHbelprc the honest people OF the
State the great duty they have tu perform.
Too much praise cannot bc accorded 90 this
journal for the manly work lt b. performing.
No Mississippinn, white or black, VINO reads
the proofs of Radical yillainy extravaganza
and corruption which are produced Boo every
issue OF TnE CLARION, can vote for "a single
name on the Radical ticket Doc This or auy
other county, without turning pale or grow
ing sick.
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The Marshall County Debates ON
the 9th.
EXTRACTS FROM THE INDEPENDENT sourt
ALCORN AND LOWRY.

Monday was day long to be remembered
by the people of Marshall county. Ii was
announced on the Sth that the two cbampi-
ons of the respective parties were in our
city-Gov. AlcOTn and Gen. Lowry. At
forty-ive minutes past eleven, Gen. Alcorn
got up before a large audience and spoke
with his usual force for an hour and half.
When he closed, Gen. Lowry took the
stand for one hour and forty-five minutes.
He spoke with great ease and grace, exhib-
iting that he was a bold and fearless accuser
of Radicalism, and especially so was he OF
his Excellency-preferring bill of indict-
ment against him and his government with
the following counts:
To all of which he addressed himself in a
manner highly creditable TO himself, show
ing that he was a man whose familiar ac-
quaintance with the acts of the Republican
Legislature enables him to expose the in
justice, extravaganza and corruption ex-
hibited by the Legislature. His style was
pleasant, his countenahce wore a smile
while he was uttering the most scathing
Philipics. He made himself many admit
rers, and is held in the highest esteem by
our people.
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MASS NETTING And BASKET pINNEE Al
OLIVE BRANCH, DEsoTo COUNTY,

From the pcSOtu Times
On Saturday last our auti-Nudieal friends
gave "A dinner at olive Branch, and bad
quite a successful affair of No.. Tho white
people came out Ia large number, and moro
than one hundred colored people were Iu
attendance. Speeches were mndr by 400 che
candidates for the Legislature, aud alec Que
by Major II. II. Chalmcrs, which was pro-
nOunced perhaps the ablcst set made DOB the
canvass. The entire audience was thor
oughly attentive, and harmony character
lied the meeting until late in the afternoon.
A. we learn, Campbell and llIllsman opened
their Loyal League within "a feW bundled
yards o.. the speaking, and sent zap their
drummers Ia draw away the culurrd people,
who were 20 much Interested iu the speech
Of Major &. that they refused 90 leave him,
and the drummcrs were forced 90 return go
League headquarters unattended. The cole
Ored people we're enthusiastic, and uilru Doe
terruptcd the speaker by cries of "Imfs
the truth"
AZ the close ~ Major C's speech The aua
dience was addressed hy Col. Dick Cobb.
colorcd man of fernando who b. as bitterly
opposed 10 Radical rule a. any man boz tbr
country. His speech was pithy aud puiHt-
ed, aud had quite "a happy effect. Dinner
was on the ground in abundance, and minds
and appetite were fully satisfied.
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From the Independent South.

We regret exceedingly to hear of the I'LL
ness of our distinguished friend, Gen. Robert
Lowry. He has been confined TO his bed at
the residence of his kinsman, Col. Geo. Ii.
Myers, in this city, since the 9th. We hope
meet his opponent at every appointment
He is one OF Mississippi's truest and most
gifted sons, aud the Conservative party can
lily afford TO lose his valuable services at
this time.
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THE CONSERVATIVES on YAloo oogNtr
FRErARINd FOR rHE FRAY.
arEAKINa All naNrnN.
From tho Yazoo Demo,

From The Ynzoo Democrat.
On Saturday, Both September, "a political
meeting was held &C Benton, ut which
speeches were made by col. W. m. Luso, ~.
NJ. Sublett, j. a.. Prcwett, Robt Campbell.
Wallis johnson (cOl.) aud Ben Gerald .rOlJ
A great deal oi carncstncss and enthusiasm
were manifested by the meeting A re-
spectacle club was formed, embracing many
colored voters who have heretofore acted
with the RAIDS. We hope 10 chronicle many
more such meetings before the election.
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sheriGLake Publishes n Card.
A Rccdlcitrant Carpet Bagger Bolts tn
Loyal League Nomination and takes
the Field for Sheriff on His
Olcn Hooki
From the Leader

From the Leader.
JACKSON, Miss, Oct 18th, 1871.
To THE EDIToRs OF THE LEADER:
SIRs AT the suggestion of a large num-
Der of Republicans, who are dissatisfied
with the organization and action of the
assembled at Raymond on the
9th, and feeling assured that since one or
more Of the candidates nominated are sup
posed to be ineligible, a revision OF the
ticket will be necessary, hereby announce
myself as Republican candidate for the
Office OF Sheriff Of Kinds county.
I ! will endeavor, in the next issue Of your
journal, to set forth some OF the considera-
lions which impel me 20 this course.
j. L. LAKE, Jr.
The distant reader viii understand
that Lake is an Alcorn appointes and
special pet of his Eninency. Besides,
he is q collar-dog of Tarbell.
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Lamar and AIcOrn.

General Lowry being unwell, 1t was ar
ranged that Colonel Lamar should meet Gov
AlcOrn on Monday evening. Lamar opened
in a speech of one houc, i'm which be Vindi-
Gated the great reputation he has so long
enjoyed as a speaker and a statesman. His
discourse was marked for its great ability,
force and elegance. He took up the morn
ings speech of Gov. AlcOrn, and gave IL such
a criticism that drew anew the picture of
that noble mans power in the minds Of all
his bearers. No unnecessary word was
used, no sentence unfinished, no points un-
demonstrated. The verdict of the people L.,
that Lamar Is a host within himself.
To the great speech Of Col. Lamar, Gov.
Alcorn replied in a speech Of one hour and
fifteen minutes.
Colonel Lamar replied to the Governor in
a speech of thirty minutes, which was so
elegant in diction, so powerful and convin-
cling in logic, so superb ia delivery, that for
most of the time the audience stood mute
with emotion of admiration.
To say that Alcorn Is not n man of mind
and power would be doing injustice to the
truth; yet we are forced to the conclusion
that he did in neither discussion vindicate to
the same extent his claims to oratory and
craftsmanship as did his opponents Of the
the day-LOwry and Lamar.
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FROM The IIcrnnndo Pro


We thank THE CLAHIOs for this exposure.
and take occasion TO remark That we wish HIl
Of our readers were subscribers Co THAT vHI-
liable journal. IL is not only the best paper
published In the state, bat in our opinion
the best that ever was published Goo The state.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-10-19
GOOD NeMa IRON GenrrIn

SAvASSAH, Oct. s.-The municipal elcc-
ton to-day passed OF quietly. The Demo-
cratic ticket, with Col. j. Screvcn for Mayor
Is elected by over 1000 majority.
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From che Shuhuta Times.
So-called Hon. r.. -. woman. thc ye1-
man Of the Radical party 81 MaJu t, departs
from the mthrrly advice of the great "UrH
gsniz"r" Mu-grnve lie cHu't ser tuy good
Ia H"bhs, and says "a WON'T dD Tor bin fu Ro
y jackson tn tht capacity OF itw-WHkHr.
CONAN has been there, knows thr ropea
y acquainted with the "Ways and tricks iuHr
arr mean" ~ ~ speak and the AfumHuttea,
hlack, specklrd amt "a hite. Whn-r name is
Legion have sworn in their wrath by thr
powers lnot Powers that bc that hg shall
10 back again.
While the fight between the Kilkenny cats
10 going on the Democracy will certainly
have a word 20 say. There is a man named
Gaines. Abuer s. q gentleman aud q scholar.
whose banner inscribed "sluk oF swim. live
or die, survive or perish" "CharRr. Chester
charge. :" bids them follow.
Let the t0csln ct war puss from one end
Of the line 10 the other. and the vulor of Gee
Democracy De- seen us never before. We
have no doubt tie report will De- good
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-10-19

Another walkist IL making a Southern
tour-says he can out-step Weston. His
name 70 O,Hara and comes from England.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-10-19

IkeC. Patrick is about 70 commence tho
publication Of new paper in Yioksburg
under the title Of the Irish Ciuasn,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-10-19
ILLNESS OF GEN. LOWRY.
Dispatch from Gen. Feather-ton.

HOLLY SPRINGS, Oct. Il, 1871.
MEssRs. POWER & BARKsDALE:
Gen. Lowry is sick, and cannot fill his ap
pointments in DeSoto. He Is convalesceEL
and will return home in few days.
W. ). FRATHERsTON.
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Dr. COHnPtOn's Position.

The Corinth News is inclined to doubt
the sincerity of Grand Giant Compton's
professions of admiration and love for
the Carpet-baggers. The News has not
faith even in the Leader editors Republi-
canism, as will be seen from the following:
From the Corinth News.
1t is passing strange that DIR. Compton, in
the twinkling OF an eye, becomes the eulO-
gist of class of men whom he, a short time
ago, so much detested. We remember that
he gave as his reason for not supporting the
Conservative ticket, at the last election, that
there were toe many Carpet-baggers on it.
Had home men been placed, said he, on it.
instead of Carpet baggers, he would cheer
fully have supported the ticket. We now
find him lauding the Carpet-bagger. Why
is it? 1t is for place-fOr position! Not
that he repudiates them, or that he will
tolerate them longer than it is to his interest
to do so and further, not that he is a Repub-
lican, for he is not one, and will not pretend
to be one longer than it is to his interest to
SO dissimulate.
1t may be that the News is mistaken in
its opinions and that the Grand Giant
while vowing that he would meier consent,
consented to love the carpet-baggers devo-
tedly. We take his word for it, and be-
lieve he does admire them. AS for his
Republicanism, we have nought to say,
but refer his Republican friends to the
following extract from speech made by
him in a Conservative Convention sop
posed" to Republicanism, held in Holly
Springs, in 1869. 1t appeared in the
Reporter.
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TmE CANVASS.
Eayao Couusy Rad an a Row.

Modest Was. Pats ht- Toot on thc
'.Cnf in the Meal Tab"
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The registration i'm Lincoln county shows
. registered white majority OF l74.
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DR.. Compton said :

1T has been pretty strongly intimated
hat have gene over to the Radical party.
Briefly. pOiRtedly, and eDsphdttcdlty, this is not
so. So far from this being true, L have not
advanced in that direction sufficiently far to
enable me to espOuse RepubltcdntsDa even in
the sugar coated form as represented by the
election of that ticket, be secured for.
upon the adoption of the idea of a National
Union Republican Party, every principle for
fshich zoe euer coatended t0GS abandoned.
had been taught to oppose. tcith all nay might
the encrodchneRts Of Republican sentiments
,fDOn the Institutions of the State"
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THE VOICE OF TEXAS.
HER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
10000 Majority.

AUsIIN, Texas. October S.-TO Hon. SAM
uel }. Randall. Chairman Of the Democratic
Committee: VICTORY -, The Democrat
carry every Congressional District; majori-
~ probably $1,000!
A. 5. WALKER.
Chairman Democratic state
Executive Committee"
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From tho shubuta Times

THE GREAT Ono4srzaR" srms era -aes"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-10-19
Fhe Sheriff an Accom-
plice Of the Muir
derers.
re- SETS THE NIAGISTRATE.S
WARRANT AT DEFIANCE.

ksg are permitted. to go at large, armed! :
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etter from a Republican to
GOV. ALCORN

Letter from a Republican TO
GOV. ALCORN
BAROUS ASSASSINATION
OF III. w. DAWSON AT
SCOOBA.
Verdict of Coronor's Jury.
Fhe Sheriff an Accom-
plice Of the Muir
derers.
Is SETS THE MAGISTRATES
WARRANT AT DEFIANCE.
n are permitted. to go at large, armed! |,
Resverate and DepraVed Character of
GILMER and CHISHOLM.
-. Former a Refugee from Ala.
hama. for h iIIing a Freed man.
u BOASTS THAT HE HAS GOV.
EAL;C ORN'S WRITTEN PER
MISSION TO KILL 'D--D
REBELS AND HE WILL
BE PARDONED! ~
htizens of Kemper thrown into Prison
BIZ Federal Soldiers, without war
rant, under the lead of Gil
mer 1.-THE Assassin and
Chisholm ~
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b. Former "a Refugee from Ala.
hama for killing u Freed man.
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Iesverate and DepraVed Character of
GILMER and CHISHOLM.
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11
The First TO Enter Parls-Lleu-
tenant Bernhardk

In the dispatches yesterday annouuc-
ing the entry of the Prussiansinto Paris
an account was given Of the appearances
Of the first officer entering Paris, Lieuten-
ant Bernardy (Which should have read
Bernhardi). He had been selected for
this post OF honor as a mark Of distinc-
ton for gallant conduct IN battle. We
feel that we can claim sort of acquaint
ance with this young officer, whose name
is destined to live in history in conuec-
ton with notable event.
Lieutenant Bernhard is the son Of
Professor Carl Won Bernhard, of Cassel
who is an author Of wide rcpute. Sew
eraI Of his works have been published by
j. j. Bohne's publishing house, in Cas-
sci. the head of which is the father Of
our friend Z. c. Bohne, Of the Louisville
II otel, who was student in the Lyceum
Fredericianun from 1852 TO 1854, where
Lieutenant Bernhardi, then young lad +,
was pupil in one Of the lower classes.
Lieutenant Bernhardi formerly be-
longed TO the First Husssrs regiment.
the Light Blue Hussars of Cassel. He
is about "a years Of age, and has always
been regarded as a young man whose
courage and capacity would win for him
high rank in his profession .--Lozis-
riHc Commercial.
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11
CHAS. A. ROLCOMBE'S COLUMN.
Purchase q Bottle and carefully read direc-
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I am no upstart of yesterday My Medi-
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CELEBRATED
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11
Distinguished Kentucky we'd
ding.

lFrom the Cincinnati Enquirer
One OF the most entertaining and bril-
liant weddings We have had the pleasure
Of attending, came off Tuesday, 18th
February, 1:30 P. NJ, at the Madison
street Baptist Church, in Coyington.
The parties were Major Thomas E..
Moss, formerly Of the Confederate army
and present Representative in the Ken
tucky Legislature from McCracken coun.
ty, aud Miss Margaret A. Bright, daugh.
ter Of Hon. Jesse D Bright.
The attendants were Mr. Cobb and
Miss Sallie Bright. Mr. j. j Bright aDd
Miss J ose Moss, Mr. Hickey and Miss
Theresa Turpin, Mr. Thomas and Miss
Georgia Bright, Mr.. Morton aud Miss
Hannah Bright.
The couple and attendants were all
dressed in the most appropriate aud ele-
CANT attire The marriage ceremony was
pronounced By Rev. a. Z. Baker, of
Versailles, KY.
After the ceremony, the party and
guests repaired to the mansion Of the
brides father, where they we're enter
tanned 10 the most sumptuous style. The
table was laden with the richest viands.
The social intercourse of the guests was
marked by uncommon dignity aud ele
gance.
Among the distinguished guests pres
ent were Hon. John w Stevenson aud
lady. General Wm. o. Butler, Hon.
George II. PendIeton, aud others There
were also present large number Of the
friends of the family from distance.
There was but one cause Of regret, and
that was the inability Of Mrs, Bright, on
account of illness, TO add to the pleas
antness Of the occasion by her presence.
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11
Death OF bishop Andrew.

The Methodist Episcopal Church,
South. has just sustained a loss in the
death of Bishop James Osgood Andrew
which will be deeply felt throughout
that extensive and influential denomina
ton. Last Sabbath he preached in New
Orleans, and on Wednesday was stricken
with paralysis, Immediately after which
he was taken to his son in laws home
in Mobile, Alabama, where he died on
Thursday.
Bishop Andrew was native of Geor-
gia. He entered the Methodist ministry
when very young man, and was elected
Bishop by the General Conference, held
in Philadelphia. il May, 1882. at the
time of his death he was the senior
Bishop of the Methodist Church, South,
and the oldest Methodist Bishop in the
world. He was. beloved by all for his
deep piety aud kindness Of heart, and
was an earnest, eloquent preacher. He
had been married three times, and leaves
a widow in Mobile. NashDiHe Bonner.
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11
DR. Usher nec,ines.

Editor Courier Sir: In your issue
of the 10Th ult., notice a call upon me
to become candidate for the Legislature.
With high appreciation Of the kind
feelings entertained for me, and many
acknowledgements for the complimentary
manner in which my name was used, by
my friends of the Middle District" yet,
in consideration of the claims of those
who are already IN the field, and others
who are called upon, all of whom are
older, more experienced, and far more
worthy than myself, especially decline
the proffered honor.
f. NJ. USHER.
LoDGEIoS March ,, 1871.
The Hickman courier., 1871-03-11
Our Sfafe Revenme.

Our Legislature has passed bill to
change the time of paying revenue into
the State Treasury, so as to beginthe lst
of October. and have the entire revenue
in blythe 1st OF April next after. Those
sheriffs who fail to pay their entire rcve-
nue. in by the latter period are required
to pay the State penalty Of five per cent
um on the taxes unpaid.