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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-01-19

From the announcement that the Gen
eral Railroad bill which was SO properly
vetoed by Gov. Acorn at the last session,
has become Law in consequence of the
Governors failure to act on it within
three days after the re-assembling of the
Legislature, as provided in the Constitu-
ton, we regret to infer that in the fight on
that Ubiquitous measure, he has virtually
surrendered.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-01-19

The disposition of the Federal admins
tratiOn TO unnecessary, unwise, and uncon-
stitutional interference with the pursuits
and rights of the citizen and with the
State governments continues and Is q great
evil. BY the prolonged acknowledgements
of a portion of the people Of the South, and
ton TO them Of political rights, of the con-
troll of their own affairs, and of the free
choice of their representatives. is still for
partisan ends, delayed and obstructed, to
the prejudice of good government and OF
the general welfare-Message OF Gov.
Hoffman.
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The Democratic press have unanimous
ly agreed that Aleorn has so far the bet
ter of Flournoy. The Radical papers,
including the Official Gazette, to the col
umns of which it was given out on one
occasion the vigorous pen of the Gov
ernor" himself would contribute, are
maintaining an armed neutrality. Mean
time, FlournOy keeps up vigorous fire
in the rear of his antagonist
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-01-19

A Washington correspondent of the
N. Y Herald says that CHOSE interested
Gin a general amnesty bill have, after a
Thorough canvass of both houses, come
''to the conclusion that nothing of the
''kind is possible at this session" The
Administration is opposed to amnesty,
though it peddled out an occasional par
DON for d vote. The Mongrels in Missis-
sippi profess to be decidedly in favor OF
general amnesty, but we have seen no sign
of split between them and their leader:
at Washington.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-01-19

EIonrney Was so sure of the appointment
Of Brigadier General that he had appoint
ed negro 40 one Of his staff officers.-Hol-
~ Springs Reporter.
VAST not right, friend Reporter, for
the General to follow the example of the
Commander-in-Chief? There are two
cOlOred members of Governor Alcorn's
military family-S. J. Ireland, Col. LIST
Regiment. Kinds County Colored Mill
tis, detailed As Assistant Adjutant Gen
eral and Lieut. Col. ]. J. Spelmaa,
Aid-de-CamP, both highly colored.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-01-19

The receipts Of cotton at all thu ports
of the United States, for the week end
ing Friday evening, were 1919, 00) bales,
against 1913, 0G0 bales the week before,
and $4,000 fo' the corresponding week of
last season. This makes the toal since
September 1st, 1898, 900 bales compar-
ed with ], 534,O0O during the correspond
ing time last year-showing al increase
of 1854, 900 bales, or about "a per cent.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-01-19

To the credit of Governor Alcorn we
are glad to say that in appointing Messrs.
B. c. Fairman and Jas. M. Smith,
Mayor and Constable of Crystal Springs,
he has. in the language of the Herald,
selected cold and reliable citizens who
will do all they can to advance the inter
ests of the people" Here is good be-
lining. Now, let US have something
more of the same sort We are eager to
record it.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-01-19

HIGH COURT DECIssIoNs.-For the
information of our subscribers of the le-
gal profession, we will state that hence
iorwsrd the synopses of these decisions
which are furnished to the Pilot by the
Attorney General, will be republished in
TIE CLARION,
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eMARr1AL LAW AND MILITARY b

''MARTIAL LAW AND MILITARY BIT
TEL. The Independent South says that
"many of the oldest and best citizens" of
Marshall county have signed a petition to
Gov. Alcorn to remain in the Executive
chair. They prefer the known abuses
of his administration, including his alb
surd gasconade about martial law and
military bittel" % the unknown outnges
of a carpet-bag; uccessor.
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SOUTHERN RAILROAD CONVENTION
The representatives of all the railroads
between Washington City and New Or
leans met in convention, at Augusta, on
Monday last, the leading object being the
arrangement of faster schedule between
the two first named cities. A very large
number of presidents and superintend-
ents were present. r. r. Bridges, of Will
mington, was elected President of the
Convention. George H. Hazlehurst, OF
Macon, was elected Secretary.
OF the action of the Convention we
gather the following information from
the Chronicle and Sentinel:
1.-Two sessions of the Convention were
held during the day and one at night. The
different schedules proposed were all tho
roughly discussed. Nothing definite as to
the action of the Convention was made
known last night, but it is believed that
a schedule twenty hours shorter than
the present one was adopted, making the
time seventy-seven instead of ninety-six
hours. Indeed, such a schedule was agreed
upon at the evenings session, but tho night
meeting may have made in it some change
or alteration. 1t is said that the opposition
of the Richmond and Fredericksburg and
Bay Line routes to any schedule different
from that which those lines are now run
ming, caused some trouble, but everything
WAS probably adjusted last night"
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This 10 the epithet applied, with doubtless
unintentional justness, bv Gen. Howard to
the oepeficiaries Of the freedman's bureau,
in his last annual report on the operations
OF that delectable administrative fungus
Why they have any more right than white
paupers TO be supported &C the expense Of
an over-taxed nation, is OF course q very
murky question.-St. Louis Republican.
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eSsee.
FOURTEENTH ANKNDNENr.

NASHVILLE, Jan. 1l.-Many persons,
including the judges of the supreme court,
circuit judges attorney general and magis-
trates, have been indicted in the federal
courts for holding office in Tennessee in vi
olation of the Fourteenth amendment.
Resolutions have passed the state senate au-
thorlzlng the governor to employ counsel to
defend the cases in the supreme court. The
resolutions have yet to pass the house.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-01-19

The Radical militia of South Carolina.
are committing brutal outrages upon the
people of that State. 1t was this class of
Radical outlaws, who created reign of
terror in North Carolina, and they are
now acting in a like manner in South Car
DINA.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-01-19

NO AMNESTY.

CHARLESTON, Jan. IL The South CARROLL
ma house of representatives passed and sent
to the senate resolutions introduced by
colored members, instructinx senators and
representatives in congress TO vote against
a general amnesty.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-01-19

The Memphis Appeal referring to the
Senatorial election in Arkansas thus
speaks of what has been gained: First,
the enfranchisement of the people of Ar
kansas. Mcdonald says Clayton con-
trolls REIMBURSEMENT, and Clayton says
the disfranctised shall be enfranclised,
Second, the destruction of the Radical
party in Arkansas Mcdonald say that
will be the result of Clayton's electim to
the Senate. Third, another and power,
full enemy of Grant in the United States
Senate. Grant, as he did in Missouri,
sought to interfere in Arkansas, in favor
of the election of Mcdonald ?"
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MISSISSIPPI CENTRAL ~.
ROAD.
REPORT on OFFIcrp.

The annual report of the President
Directors Of the Mississippi Central p.
road Company for 1870 ha. been r.'.
ed, and contains many features of .-..
est
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HOUSE.
SATURDAY, Jan. IA, 1871.


The House met pursuant to adjournment.
Mr.. French presented a memorial and
resolutions ia relation To the Board Of Re-
gents of the American Printing House for
the Blind and the American University for
the Blind. organized in the District of CO.
lumbia, asking the Legislature of the State
of Mississippi To request our Senators and
Representatives in Congress 20 favor the
granting OF aid by an appropriation of mo-
ney to said Institution. Adopted.
INTRODUCTION or BILLS.
An act to create the county OF Clay. Re
BY Mr.. Bolton-An act to authorize the
| Board of Supervisors of Newton county On
receive r4le assessment rolls OF 1870 and for
other purposes. Passed.
Ry Mr. Carrington-An act To amend the
charter Of the town of SenatOha Ia the
| county of DeSoto. State of Mississippi; APP
proved July 10. 1870. Passed.
BY Mr.. Carrington-An act TO create Bell
county. Referred.
BY Mr.. Nabers.-An act for tho relief of
Felix G. Edens, OF Lee county. Deferred.
Mr.. Nabers introduced IAN act br the re-
lief Of grand juror of Lee county, Mis-
sissippi" Referred.
Mr.. Nabers gave notice that at an early
day he would Introduce n bill to ,epeal an
act entitled IAN act To incorporate Gun
town. Lee county, and for other purposes"
Mr.. Donald introduced IAN &C, for the
relief of Samuel Whitman. .lssessur OF taxes
of Clark county" Referred.
BY Mr.. Parker: Resolved. That COM
mite Of five members Of the House Of
Representatives be appointed by One Chair
II ascertain If there are any members In this,
House, who are accountable for public mon
les unaccOunted for and unpaid. That said
committee De required to report their ac-
ton TO this House at as early day as pos
sible." Adopted.
Mr.. Sites (colored)by leave introduced II.
X. No. IS, IAN act To create new county In
the state, 10 be called the county Of john
SOM Referred.
Mr.. Roane, of Pike, offered Joint resolu-
ion relative 10 the loan of equipments 10
Oakland College, Claiborne county. Refer
red.
Mr.. Lynch (colored) gave notice that he
would, in 4 few days, introduce a bill in re-
lation 10 the public schools i'm the city Of
NatcheI.
Mr.. Boyd moved to take up calender.
Carried.
II r. No. 40, TO create a new county in
this State To be called Grant county,, was
taken up and placed at foot Of Calender.
House adjourned.
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A planter in Mississippi with fifty acres
of ground under cultivation raised fifty-two
bales of cotton. He employed Swedish Ia
borers, and their faithfulnesS was so great
that he was entirely relieved from the ne
cessity of overseeing their labor during the
season. What will the Picayune say to this
as an evidence against its proposition that
white labor can not Withstand the climate
sufficiently to be calculated on in the culti-
vatIon of cotton ?-N. o. Republican.
1t is strange that the Picayune, or any
well informed journal, should need such
an Opposing fact" as the one recited, to
contradict the assumption that cotton
cannot be produced by white labor. The
history of the cultivation of the staple
in every part of the cotton region in the
Southern States is conclusive.
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ACKNCWLEDGMENT.- the courtesy
of Hon. G. G. Mckee, we are indebted
for regular report of Congressional Pro-
ceedings in the Globe, the official journal
of Congress.
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Commodore Farrand, well I'm m ihs
Of our readers for his services t.a BIZ @ y.
federate navy, has been appoiul.-t npct ~.
Lindsay on a commission % toPtbe srl~
condition Of the Railroads ih
Mobile Tribune,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-01-19

There 10 q rumor afloat that Major Whit
field has been TO jackson 70 consult Radical
authorities pom the chances of hls success
fully contesting the seat OF DIR. 4. r. Ian
drum in the Legislature. The friends OF
Major W., outside of his new party affilia-
tons. are disposed TO deny the report. and
think that neither upon his own response
bility or the bad advice ofothers could he
have taken position so fatal to his future
standing among his old friends and associ-
ares Why, even the carpet baggers in the
South, have alter a fair contest before the
people, scorned To take advantage OF the
technicalities of corrupt legislation to foist
themselves in Office over them.-Columbus
Index.
We are not prepared to say what Maj.
Whitfeld's conduct in the premises has
been, though there is no telling what
man may be Influenced to do when he
abandons himself to Radical association.
He soon betrays horrid facility of adap-
tation to the requirements of his position
The Mongrel majority have shown
spirit of prescription in the case OF DIR.
Landrum wholly inconsistent with their
liberal professions. If they were willing
that the candidate who was elected to the
Legislature from Lowndes should take
his seat, the object could be speedily eff
fected by an application to Congress In
their name. This was done in the cases
of several members of the Legislature,
some OF whom were elected as Republi-
cans. And also in the cases of Executive
appointees. Do the Radical leaders in
tend to go back on their pledgesf
/ P. S. BY later number of the Index
we learn that Whitfield has notified the
member elect that he will contest his seat
on the ground of intimidation and dis
qualification under the 18th Amend
ment" On these pretenees the applicant
bases his claim to the seat and relies
upon partizan majority to give it tc
him. Obtained under such circum
stances, the place will be an eminence Of
infamy.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-01-19

All the registered letters stolen from the
United States mails during 1870 did, not
amount to more than fifteen hundred and
seyenty-four.
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senate.
TENTH DAY.
FRIDAY. Jan. u, 1871.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES.


The joint standing committee on Enrolled
Bills reported properly enrolled, IAN act to
incorporate the Mississippi San Raul Sill
yer Mining Company, aud that the same
was presented 10 the Governor.
Mr.. Mygatt gave notice that he woull
introduce a bill 10 incorporate the ferry on
Yazoo river, in Warren county, known as
AN act to change the time of holding the
Circuit Court in the First judicial District,
was taken up and passed.
By Mr.. Sullivan: "Resolved. by the
That Joint Committee consist
ing of four members on the part OF the Sem
ate, and on the part OF the House, 10
whom shall be submitted the devised Co1e
as proposed by the Codifiers under the act
of the last session of the Legislature, and
said committee shall proceed TO examine
the same chapter by chapter and article by
article, and make reports thereon from day
to day with such recommendations as may
be proper" Adopted.
By Mr.. Sullivan: A bill to be entitled An
act TO incorporate tie Artesia, Starkyille
and Grenada Railroad Company" Re-
ferred.
The Senate was.informed. by message, of
the passage of Senate bills as follows:
IAN act 10 remove the disability of mi
nority of VIM. Mower, a minor of Kinds
county,"
IAN act for the benefit of the estate OF
Stephen Z. Nash, deceased"
IAN act 70 incorporate Oktibbeha Agri-
cultural and Mechanical Joint Stock Com
pany."
CONSIDERATION OF BILLS.
"An act for the relief of John Rowzer. OF
Ponto;oc county," was taken up aud refer
red.
IAN act 20 change the name of Martha J.
Future" was taken up and referred.
An act to incorporate the African Meth
odist Episcopal Church of Friars Point
was taken up and passed.
IAN act TO Incorporate the Scott County
Savings Institution" was taken up and re-
ferred.
"An act to secure the county of Grenada
certain monies therein named, and for Other
purposes" was taken up and referred.
IAN act to incorporate the Guntown Male
and Female Institute, at Guntown, Lee
county," was taken up and referred.
AN act to incorporate the Mississippi In
surance Company" was taken up and re-
ferred.
A bill entitled san act to suspend tht
work on the court house and Jail of Carol
county," was taken up and referred.
Mr.. Sullivan, under head of unfinished
business, moved that the enrolment of al
Senate bills which passed the Senate last
session and failed to pass the Hou Sc, be de-
layed until the report be received of tho
judiciary Committee on that subject;
which was adopted.
Mr.. johnson introduced bill entitled "ar
act to protect sheep against dogs" was TAX
en- up and referred.
RESOLUTIONS.
BY Mr.. Bennett: "Resolved, That $4,000
of the money appropriated for repairs or
the State Lunatic ASYLUM be used for tn,
purchasing of furniture for the same" Re-
TERED.
Adjourned.
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EAST MISSISSIPPI.
Ian. 10 ISL

Jan. 10, 1s71S
EDITOR CLARION: Over here In the East,
we are having hard times. and are dreading
martial law and military bittle."
made q crop of fourteen bales of Gotten
last year, and below 1 make al exhibit of
my success, for the benefit of your State
fair, and of mankind in general:
WILLIAM
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INTRODUCTION or RESOLUTIONS.
HOUSE.

MONDAY. Jan. 16, 1871.
House met pursuant TO adjournment.
The following bills we're reported proper.
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The Judiciary Committee reportAd back,
with an amendment, IAN Act TO suspend the
work on the courthouse and jail of Clarke
county until the question of location of the
same shall be submitted to a vote of the PEG =
ple,' with recommendation that it do pass.
The Committee on Corporations reported
back House bill entitled IAN Act TO incor-
porate the town OF Austin, Miss, and for
other purposes" and recommend that 1t do
pass.
The Committee on Banks and Banking to
whom as referred III. R. No. 452, entitled
IAN Act to incorporate the Scott County
Savings Institution" recommend that the
same do pass.
The Committee on Corporations to whom
was referred s. b. No. g. entitled an Act to
incorporate the Mississippi Masonic Mutual
Life Assurance Association, recommend
that the same do pass.
memorial was presented from the citi-
zens of Monroe county by Mr.. Little, in re-
lation to the assessment roll of Monroe
county. referred.
By Mr.. Warner: ssResoIved. That the
Finance Committee be instructed to pre-
pare and introduce bill legalizing the as
sessment rolls of the several counties In this
State" which was adopted.
Mr.: Gibbs introduced a bill to incorporate
the Meridian, Red River and Texas Rail-
road Company.
Mr.. Abbott introduced a bill TO incorpor-
West Point, Miss.
CONSIDERATION OF BILLS.
A bill to incorporate the town Of Austin
was taken up and passed.
A bill to be entitled an act to Incorporate
the Mississippi Masonic Mutual Life Assur-
anee Association, after amendment of title,
passed.
An act to incorporate the Scott County
ed.
A bill TO be entitled an act to suspend
work on the jail and court house of Clark
county, with amendment was passed.
Mr. Gibbs introduced a resolution in rela-
uon 70 general amnesty, which was made
special order for Tuesday at IL O'Clock.
"A message was received from the House
OF the passage of the following bills Ar act
70 remove the civil disabilities OF Lynn B.
Sides minor Of Madison county. An act
70 establish ferry ON Talahatchie river at
the mouth Of Of Cold Water river, In this
State In which the concurrence OF the Sem
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-01-19

The Shubuta Times calls meeting to
appoint delegates to the State Planters
Convention in this city on the 23d inst.
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ELEVENTH DAY.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES

SATURDAY, Jan. IA, 1871.
Senate met pursuant to adjournment.
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BY Mr.. Bennett: "Resolved, That $4,000
of the money appropriated for repairs on
the State Lunatic Asylum be used for the
purchasing of furniture for the same" Re-
ierred.
Adjourned.
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SfaGe Fair Items.

The Fair Ground Improvements are rapid
ly approaching completion.
The Brass Band is blowing away with a
view of getting ready for the Fair.
The Osyka Base Ball Club has 'aes- noti-
fled the Secretary of State Fair of its wish
TO compete for the championship of the
State.
For the best Mississippi Lager Beer, John
Nelson, Esq, proprietor Nelson House, of
fers special premium of twenty dol
lars.
Messrs. Muller & Hinkle, and Messrs. John
Nelson, NJ. Mclaughlin. John MartZ, and
Geo. Masters have their refreshment saloons
nearly ready for Fair week.
For the best and largest display of Cotton
and Wooden Goods, Southern manufacture,
a grand gold medal is offered in premium
list. For the largest and best display of
Mississippi manufacture, similar award
will be made.
I. The Secretary of State Fair has adyices
from about twenty leading establishments
in New Orleans, of their purpose to be rep
resented at our approaching Fair. Among
them several in the machinery line.
The "Fair Ground Reporter will be pub,
lished daily during Fair week, and win be
printed at Fair Ground. 1t will be a
desirable medium for advertising, as large
editions will be printed for gratuitous dis
tribution.
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50 90 PER YEAR
a sad Family History.

The New Orleans Picayune tells the fol-
lowing: shortly after the close Of the war,
Mrs Beach. living near Carrollton. went in-
sane. The cause OF her arrangement wa.
attributed 90 the loss of her husband In one
Of the numerous conficts Ia Virginia.
Notwithstanding the unsound coud ton OF
her mind She went about her daily duties a.
usual taking care Of her children (she had
TWO, boy and girl aud sewing for their
support. IL was only ga conversation that
her iniirmity was apparent. aud her utter
aversion for society. Naturally weak aud
delicate in ner organization. her overtaNed
strength gave way under the arduous work
she periormed, and day by day her thin.
pale face grew careworn. and her soft aud
silent footsteps drew nearer and nearer 90
the grave. But to all Inquiries OF friends
about her health she would shake her head
aud say. I'm well l can't die: who would
care for my little ones - The sad and lone
~ life OF tue woman excited compass ION
but she would take no aims. She toiled
carly and late. But not a 'at while since
she sent for a gentleman living short
distance from her. aud when lac arrived said
TO him, II am going 10 die now, my child
rem are provided for In less than two
days she was dead. aud cotemporaneous
with the fact came the intelligence that by
the death Of an uncle her children had be-
come the heirs 10 a large fortune Ia Mary
land.