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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-11

battery, was sentenced to pay fine Of $40
or one month Parish Prison.
Joseph Berkely, charged with vagrancy,
was released on q nolle prosequi.
The old Grand Jury not having been a
legal one the District Attorney fled the
following information against Jane Durnin:
Charged with granddaughter in killing her
husband on November IL, 1870, on Clara
street, with an AK; also, against A. b. Pear
son, charged, also, with manslaughter, in
shooting down a man named Conrad Ceder
front of No. 230 Common street, on the eve
ming of January /, 1870.
Monday next the trial of the accused in
the Rochereau burglary case Will take place.
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THO THE EAST.........TO THR EAST
Via Louisville and Ohio and DIisslssip01
Railway.
The completion OF the Louisville Division Of this
road, and the splendid equipment for passenger
travel, makes this the
BEST ROUTE TO CINCINNATI,
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POUND NOTICES.

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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-04-13

In the age of Valentinian the converts
to Christianity in the Western Empire
consisted chiefly of the middle classes in
the towns. The agricultural population
still adhered to the traditions and super
stitions of their ancestors with such te-
nacity that the word Pagans," which
literally signifies the inhabitants of rural
districts, became generic name for all
classes of idolators. In the higher ranks,
the Christians were chiefly found among
the officers of state and the ministers of
the Imperial Court, who were for the
most part uneonnected with the patrician
body, and owed their elevation either to
their military services or imperial favor.
The old patrician families, who affected
to trace their decent to the great aristo-
cratic houses of the ancient republic
the "Gentiles," as they loved to call
themselyes-adhered to polytheism,
which now alone afforded any external
evidence of their hereditary rank; and
hence gentlemen or gentleman, :"
came to be used indiferently for man
of exhalted. birth or polished manners,
and for one who rejected the truths of
Christianity.
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American Women Rapidly Grow
Ing more Beautiful.

Communication in the New York Standard
fiat my age may presume to compare
the present with past generation will
venture 10 say that there il nothing among
all the novelties TO be seen in the streets Of
New York so peculiar and Characteristic
of the age as the growing beauty Of wo-
man. i am positive that the change is
not of my own susceptibility. IL would
be against nature for middle-aged
married man to be growing indiscrim-
inately rapturous over every thing
feminine. This statement is 10 be taken
literally as 10 quality, numbers and
quantity all three. / suppose that the
vast multiplication of cheerful and luxu-
rious homes, Of the warming, sdmulat
ing and softening comforts of sensuous
existence, of the public amusements and
social festivities which draw out the
feminine susceptibilities into the liveliest
play, the growth OF parental intelligence
and Of refinement Of manners and the
very early application Of the hot-bcd innu-
ences of Irritation all combine 10 develop
girls into ''beauties" at rate never be
fore known in human history.
The present generation has made no
progress more worthy of congratnlation
and Of gratitude from posterity than in
this matter Of physical culture. For
women it has introduced high boots,
warm flannel, thick soles, easy waists,
thick winter dress goods and cloakings,
skating and other outdoor exercises, and
plenty to eat High nourishment be
trays It's self whenever custom permits
notably in glowing eyes, cheeks aud lips,
ravishing busts, and in girls below pu-
berty in a wonderful multiplication Of
richly rounded limbs, on the street.
On our eastern seaboard there is no dan
ger Of running into coarse and stupid
grossness. We get a perfect sensuoua
beauty, Of which, predict, the Ameri-
can will soon be the most famous type in
the history of mankind. There il a
good deal Of painting, but there is no
need Of il. The contrast between the two
sexes in their normal development Of
flesh under like conditions Of nOurish-
ment at least is very striking. The
reason is obvious to reflection, but 80 few
think Of it that il may be worthy men
tioning. The grand physiological dis
tinctiOn of the femal esex is double pow
er of nutrition. A properly endowed
woman is furnished for nOurishing two in
steed of one. Consequently, while she
has but herselfto nourish. she must natur-
ally enjoy far richer physical develop
ment at all posnts than is natural 10 the
other sex. The harmony of providen-
tial arrangements is remarkably displayed
in this result. The appropriate charms
of the softer sex arc brought out in lux
uriant perfection, while a reserve Of
nourishment is stored up which becomes
of the greatest Importance eventually 70
the nursing mother, and much more %
the constitution and sustenanceof her Off
spring.
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Senator DOWd's Resolutions Res
pOmdimg 10 Ames' MisreP-
Te@em tn ton.

The question under consideration being
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 80. to
Define the Peaceable Condition of the State
of Mississippi, Senator Dowd introduced the
following.
Whereas Senator Ames recently presen-
ted and caused to be read before the United
States Senate letter dated Legislative
Department of Mississippi, Senate Chamber.
Jackson March the 9tn. 1871, declaratory of
the fact that school houses were being
burned throughout the whole State of
Mississippi, and that teachers of schools
were being driven off; and, Whereas, char
ges of this sweeping Character tend to the
shame of our people and place the brand of
barbarism on the brow of our State, and If
true reflect lishonor on the constituents of
the legislative body from which Senator
Ames derived his credentials, under which
he holds his seat in the United states
Senate and, whereas, we the representatives
wrong done the State in the utterance of
that Senator, whose duty 10 Is to shield us
from SANDER have thought proper to reply
to the imputation of the Senator. therefore
Resolved by the Senate, the House con-
curing, that the utterances OF the anony-
nous correspondent as endorsed by our said
Senator, constitute q libel upon the people
Of Mississippi which we now repel; and
Whereas, We are panied to confess that
disorders do exist on the eastern border OF
our State. which we trust will soon be quell-
ed. and the wrOng-doers brought 70 the
punishment they deserve, we are gratified.
nevertheless, In being able to record the fact
that our people, of both races are,elsewhere
throughout The State, orderly and law abid-
ing.
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DIR. Hall, in one of his 'shealth tracts, ."
gives the following reasons why marriage
is favorable 10 health Bachelors are
always in a state of unrest they feel
unsettled. If indoors after supper there
IS sense of sOlitariness, including a sad
ness, if not actual melancholy, with all
its depressing influences and many,
many hours in the course Of year are
spent in gloomy inactivity, which is adj
verse to good digestion and a vigorous
and healthy circulation. His own cham
Der or house being so uninviting, the
bachelor is inclined to seek diversion
outside, in suppers with friends in clubs
which are intrOductories to intemperance
and RIGHTEOUSNESS, or to those more UNI
blushing associations which, under the
cover of darkness, lead TO speedy ruin of
health and morals and when these are
gone the way downward to an untimely
grave is rapid and certain. On the other
hand, marriage lengthens mans life by
It's making home inviting; by the soften
ing influences which il has upon the
character and the affections; by the cul-
tivation of all the better feelings of our
nature, and in that proportion saving
from vice and crime. There can be no
healthy development of the physical func-
tons of our nature without marriage. Ii
is necessary TO the perfect man, for Di-
vinity has announced that it twas not
good for man to be alone"
Marriage gives a laudable and hap
Ply object in life, the provision for wife
and children, their present comfort and
future welfare, the enjoyment in witness
ing their happiness, and the daily and
hourly participation in affectionate inter
change of thought, and sentiment, a1d
sympathy; these are the considerations
which antagonize sorrow and tighten the
burden of life, thus strewing flowers and
casting sunshine all along its pathway.
Voltaire said: 1.-The more married
men you have the fewer crimes there will
be. Marriage renders a man more vir-
tuous and more wise. An unmarried
man is but half of perfect being, and
it requires the other half to make things
right; and it cannot be expected that in
this imperfect state he can keep the
straight path of rectitude, any. more than
a boat with one oar can keep a straight
course. In nine cases out of ten, where
married men become drunkards or where
they commit crimes against the peace of
the community, the foundation of these
acts was laid while in single state, or
where the wife is, as is sometimes the
case, an unsuitable match. Marriage
changes the current of mans feelings
and gives him a centre for his thoughts,
his affections and his acts. Here is a
home for the entire man, and the coun-
sci, the affections, the example and the
interest of his better half keep him from
erratic courses and from falling into a
thousand temptations to which he would
otherwise be exposed. Therefore, the
friend to marriage is the friend to society
.
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Comments of an Republican Paper
Oa the KuKlux Agitation.
From the Okolona News, Republican,

From the Okolona News, (Republican.)
We have had and still have our doubts
about a KuKlux organization in this
State. If there is such an organization
here, it is better disciplined than the le-
gions of ancient Rome, for there has been
none as yet that have proved recreant to
the secrets imposed on any of its men,
bers. 1t is thought, however. and we
believe correctly too, that almost every
community is afflicted with characters
holding official positions whose conduct
is such as to irritate and embitter whole
community sufficiently to arrogate to
themselves the privilege of correcting ex-
listing evils. While we disapprove this
mode of procedure, we at the same time
are not ignorant of the causes which
create most of the disturbances which
have taken place in this State, and the
responsibility should rest where it pro-
perly belongs.
Had the Legislature, at its first session,
enacted laws for the election of all city,
county and town officers, instead of hav-
ing those offices filled by appointments
when the people had no voice as to choice
and often imposed upon by some worth
IcSc dll0 l1ACn AAOt VI u.s. LACAC
might, and probably would, have been a
different state of affairs in this State.
Such being the true history of the case,
we are compelled to admit that had
there been an election ordered, instead of
appointments, and the people of the State
been permitted to fill the various offices
with men of their own choice, the people
would have felt responsible for the con-
duct of their officers, and would have
rendered ali the aid and assistance neces-
sary for the protection of the officers in
the discharge of their official duties, and
at the same time would have seen that
law and order was maintained in every
village and locality. Let the people
have voice in saying who shall be our
officers, and we will vouch for it that no
more riots will occur-no more kuklux
Outrages will be committed upon our
borders, but peace happiness and tran
guilty will resume its sway throughout
our State.
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Perhaps the best instance of econom-
ical generosity on record is that Of the old
lady who told the preserver of her life
that she would not diminish the reward
heaven had in store for him by offering
him anything in this world. There are
quite number of good pious people In
every community who would be likely
to initiate the old lady's example under
similar circumstances However, we do
not intend to preach q sermon on the
subject, but merely to reproduce q. little
anecdote which we find in the Troy
Times. A few days since a certain lager
beer proprietor of that city, who i noted
for his closeness, lost his pocketbook con-
tanning upwards Of $500. a young man
had the good fortune to find il, and dis
covering the name Of the owner upon
some papers in the pocketbook, he re-
turned Il 70 him safe and sound The
orafifed Teuton, after counting the
money and finding that it was all right,
thus addressed the finder: Bob. You i
one honest man. tells you what I'll do
|-Pn shake you for the lager."
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A HoRRIBLE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. W


A HORRIBLE MURDER--Information was
received here Tuesday of one of those hor-
rible outrages of which we too frequently
see reports in the papers, but from which our
section has heretofore been exempt-the
outrage and murder of a white woman by a
negro fiend.
Mr.. Richard Cobb, son Of J. T. Cobb. a
respectable citizen near Millport, in San
ford county, Alabama. upon returning from
his work in the field, found his wife lying
upon the floor covered with blood, her head
crushed and in a dying condition. Mrs.
Cobb died without ever recovering cOnsci-
oIisness.-Columbus Index.
We have published the sickening de-
tails of this horrible affair, which is one
of very many thatare of frequent occur
renee, as a warning. 1t has already been
announced that the guilty wretch-a ne
gro-was arrested, and on confession of
his crime, was summarily executed by
the friends of the family on whom the
appalling affection has fallen.
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For the Clarion.
MY TRUST.


Tho. the grave closed between US 'twere the
.n with that thou wilt love me-"
-. know that thou wilt love me,
-. the perfectness of trust
sn-eading angel wings above me,
shelt'ring with reliance just.
I-st that should trust thee ever,
~ that not doubt should pain,
C,oseious that thy love shall never
case 70 bless me, To remain.
--to,, wilt love me silent parted,
t,..arv wastes between as drear,
s,ronqly love me faithful-hearted,
1ove me only and fore'er.
Tho no token of remembrance
soaking Of those vanished days,
san return faint resemblance
IA thy constant, eager gaze
rbon wilt love me tho around thee,
mile the fair, with syren song,
"a they mock the chain that bound thee,
AID they wonder it's so strong.
Thou wilt love me, yes, thrO' sorrow,
Tbon wilt love me tho the years
Never bring that wished for morrow,
Rripging to US only tears.
I'll. not vanity which strengthens
The calm confidence / own,
That As life with loving lengthens,
Tbou wilt loye me thus alone;
yTis a trust in thee unbounded,
Ear too pure for jealous throes-
nc thy constancy surrounded,
n thy truth secure repose.
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DON'T TIE FARW.


Come. boys, have something t1 t.Il r0u.
Come near, ] would whisper lows
on are thinking of leaving che h0mrstfaI
Don't De- iu harry tn 10.
The city has many affrHefiaHa
But think ofthe Vices nui -iuas
W ben once iu thC vortex of fashion.
How soon tlr couuc downward 1rr.uH
or talk of The mines OF Australia
THEY'VE wealth lu red gold without duaIt
But ah : there e. gold ou the Nm. NatH
II you'll ouly shovel ltout.
The mercantile l4lc III "a hazard.
TIE ruods ARE Hrsf high and fHlu loss.
Better ri.k the OH farm while longer.
Don't D. in hurry to Eo3
Ihc great busy West has luducama.t.
And so has thc busiest MARI
Bur wealth b. nut made iu day. buy.-
Don't hU in hurry tu start
The banker aud brokers are wealthy.
They take iu thclr thousAuds ur sna
Al think Of tne fraud. and dCecuUau
Don't be iu O. hurry to gof
The farm o. the safest and suroat.
The orchards are loaded to-day.
You're free as thc alr uf thr muuuIalus.
And monarch 90 ail you survey.
Better stay uu thv farm while longer.
Though profit comes boo rather Slow
Remember you've uutlIug fo II.k. boys
Don't Dee iu hurry tD got
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County Superintendent of Public Educa-
ton of Oktibbeha county, Miss.

From the Examiner.

NIOhA bhS
We. the undersigned. members OF tue
Board of School Directors of Monroe coun-
ty, Miss, feel il our duty TO address all con-
cerned in the welfare OF the common schools
of the same.
We know that there is general popular
dissatisfaction as TO the manner In which the
Common School system has been Inaugural
ted i'm this county, under existing laws.
We believe that I'm the present impover-
ished condition of the country, the taxa
ton necessary for the support of such a
policy would not only be oppressive but in
t0Lerd6Le.
We believe that by an economical and
iudiciOus appropriation Of such means as
can be spared for the purpose, great good
NAV be accomplished and much done to-
wards educating the masses. We believe
that the change in the Board OF Directors
will insure change OF it's policy, and we
therefore desire 70 say:
First, TO our fellOw-citizens generally
That they exercise patience. calmness and
moderation, assuring them that In due time
IL in our power, such changes will be made
In the administration OF the school laws as
are necessary TO adapt them to the condi-
ton and circumstances Of the county-hav-
ing especial reference TO the great pecunia-
~ embarrassments now existing.
Second, 20 teachers: That they continue
under the contracts heretofore made -
dnfneaning themselves with the dignity
staining from political or other exciting
topics; and faithfully devOtlng their time
and attention to their legitimate duties, as
teachers.
Third, To pupils: that they attend regu-
larry and studiously TO their duties, yielding
proper respect TO their teachers, and n
cheerful obedience 70 the rules and regula-
ti0ns Of their schools
Fourth, To parents and guardians: That
they exert their full authority and Influence
90 rs 90 lend encouragement and support 20
the cause Of education; and ilnAlly TO all ;
we appeal for your hearty assistance and
co operation, In the most laudable OF ali
enterprises-the training Of the young for
the duties Of life.
vr JOHN L. TNDALL,
II. HAUGHTOM,
Members OF the Board OF School Director
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THE LEGIsLATURE.
sEvENTY-sEvENTH DAY.
SENATE.

SENATE.
TUESDAY, March 4, 1871.
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
By Mr.. Duncan: To incorporate the Gre
NADIA Savings Bank and Trust Company.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
An act exeTnpting agricultural products
while In the hands Of producers from taxa
ton.
An act to incorporate the Citizens Wharf
Boat Association Of Vicksburg.
An act to provide for leasing the State
Penitentiary.
An act 20 incorporate the Brandon Saw
ings Bank, Of Brandon, Miss.
BILLS PASSED.
An act to provide for the registration of
the qualified voters of this State.
The Governor approved the following
Joint Resolution providing for the print
Ing of the journal of the Constitutional
Convention of 1868.
An act to change the seat of Justice of
Jackson county.
An act for the relief of the Treasurer of
1alo0usha county, and for other purposes
AN act supplemental to an act passed in
the House of Representatives on the third
day Of March, A. ID 1871, entitled an act
TO incorporate the Holly Springs Manufac-
turing Company.
An act for the better protection of agri-
culture in Jefferson county, and for other
purposes.
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An IrcIDENT.-A somewhat remark
able incident is related to have occurred
on the steamboat landing yesterday.
Two young men, both of them clerks on
steamers, had an interview in references
to the transfer of some freight. Their
remarkable resemblance was observed by
strangers, but when they met, their
astonishment can be conceived when
each recognized. in the other long lost
brother. They are Tennesseeans- were
twins-and separated in the war by rea-
SON of political opinion. Each one sup
posed the other dead Their names are
Richard and John Holmes, and are
natives Of Sumner county. It is a
strange incident this meeting after
years Of separation, in a strange city,
among strangers and far from the home
where, ten years ago, they parted in anger
to take arms on different sides in the fear
full war then Dcommencing.-N. o.
Picaynne- 81 as.isa s. au h
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We have been panied to learn Of the death
of Col. w. X. Adams, which occurred last
Monday at Bladon Springs, where he had
been sojouruing recently as an 1nvaiid.
Simeon II. Adams. the welI-known editor
OF the Eastern Clarion. was long connected
with the press, first rs editorof the Nafehez
Courier. From Natchez he removed to
New Orleans, where, in 1850 or 81, he be-
he Withdrew I'm 1859, and In 1860 edited the
organ OF the Bell and Everett party. After
the war he revived the True Della. which
he conducted for about year, when he re-
tired from the press, and became Secretary
OF the New Orleans and Texas Railroad
Company. FOR the last three or four years
his health has been declining. and me had
relinaufshed business entirely. He was
about 81 years old.--Mobile Register.
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Great aBd UnusuaI ExcIlemena I'm
COlu m bla .~-CitIzens Very
Bitter On Militia.

NEW York, April A special dispatch
says there IL great excitement In Colum bia.
south Carolina The streets are patroled
BY colored soldiers and police, In appre-
hension Of a riot. which Is caused by the
proclamation of Governor Scott dispensing
with the Intended parade OF the colored
militia. on account OF the bitter and excited
nature of public opinion at this time. His
order was issued in Difference TO the wishes
OF the citizens. The militia are very bitter.
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The Wise AdmimfsnrafionO Of the
School Law ina OIxIibbehn
County.

Extract of a letter from the County
Superintendent, to the New Era:
At the time of the organization of the
Board, we anticipated some difficulty in Sc
curing competent teachers for our colored
schools, but in this respect we have been
agreeably disappointed. Ladies and gentle
men belonging 20 the most intelligent and
respectable families In the county, have
presented themselves as teachers TO facili-
tate the operations OF the Board.
We now anticipate no difficulty In organ
izing and carrying forward the Public
Schools, except the scarcity OF money
There Is a uniform desire on the part Of our
citizens TO enjoy the advantages OF the
schools. do not know Of a private or in
depent school in the county. No injury TO
school houses, or outrages upon school-offi-
GERS or teachers have occurred in our midst.
The department of our citizens deserves the
highest praise. They are disposed to be
quiet. sober and law-abidiDg, and are anx-
iously awaiting the practical operation of
the school Law.
With many kind regards, the above is re-
spectfully submitted.
Yours truly,
DAVID PREssLY,
County Superintendent of Public Educa-
ton of Oktibbeha county, Miss.