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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-05-04
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4 The subject of this notice was a member
81 a well-known and highly respected
fhmily in this city, and nearly related to
d.. VIM. G.. Buck. OF Texas,-a Baptist
nhinlster Of acknowledged ability and dis
finction. lie had but recently completed
tractice of medicine with the most Hatter-
hg prospect Of success and independence.
Dne of JacksOn's lOvliest daughters. scarcely
threc months before his death. had placed
Der hand in his, in the solemn covenant OF
boly wedlock. and with brightest anticipa-
Hons Of future happiness. embarked with
linn on the great voyage of life. DIR. Buck
Possessed many good qualities both of head
Md heart best known 10 those who knew
him most intimately, and who had his conii-
Hence. To them he opened his heart with
But reserve. and appeared in his best and
truest character Whatever may have been
b. faults, he was characterized by that no.
biity of soul that spurned mean action
Ehat stands forth before the world in no
Borrowed plumage, and in the proud con-
sciOusuess of true worth rises above the noX
'ous yapDrs of fplsOme nattery. He, like
many Others. may have had q few enemies,
hut certain il is lac had a host of friends, as
~ fully attested by the large concourse of
MI fellow citizens who waited with fearful
eSes and sad hearts at his funeral services.
II Those who knew him best and loved him
host: often ask thcmsemsel.es the ques-
bon. why should one so full Of hope-in the
klory aud pride OF his young manhood, te
.hus suddenly taken away Truly the
hays ofProvidence are sometimes dark and
hscrutable But the Master has said,-
/ What | do thou knowest not now, but thou
halt know hereafter.
The disconsolate widow and sorrowing
lelatives we would most ferveutly commend
b the loving kindness of an ever gracious
Bod whose promise il is to console and
bless. and whose grace alone can restore
the bruised reed" and kindle " the smok-
BIZ flax III.
jackson, April 26, 1871.
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The well informed commercial editor
of the n. o. Picayune gives these stats
ties, showing the workings of the system
of imposing duties, not for revenue, but
for the benefit of favored interests:
Now the consumption of cotton by the
mills of the United States last year was
S57, 900 bales, or 02700.000 pounds. From
this was manufactured l,20S.370,000 yards
of cloth, or its equivalent in thread, hO-
siery, etc, which are equally wei protect
ed A duty OF Sc per yard on this home
product gave to home manufacturers 8
bounty Of over $96O0O,O00. For every dol
lar put into the treasury six were put into
The pockets of home manufacturers. We
could have bought all the cotton goods
abroad required by the nation for 1000
600 less than they cost US at home. The
nation is therefore just that amount
poorer for one year of the tariff on cotton
goods. The labor and capital which we
have thus so literally subsidized, If directed
TO other pursuits for which our climate, soil,
and circumstances are better adapted. would
have produced values for more than suf-
ficient to pay for these goods In foreign
markets.
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BILLS PASSED.

An act to extend the time for the collec-
ton of taxes in the county of Rankin.
An act TO extend the time for assessing
taxes in the county of franklin, in this
State, for the year 1871.
An act to prevent excessive taxation by
Boards OF Supervisors in this State, and TO
release and remit a pro rata OF the taxes al
ready assessed and collected for the year
1870.
An &C; to incorporate the Natchez and
New ORLEANS Railroad Company.
An ACT to extend the time for making the
Assessment of Washington county, and also
for the collection of taxes herein.
An ac TO remove the civil disabilities Of
George IL. Carter, minor, of Monroe
county.
An ac to authorize the Mayor of Verona.
Lee county, to be ex-officio Justice of the
An ac to remove the administration of
the estate of John Harlin, deceased, from
the county of Tallahatchie to the county of
Calhoun
An act to fund the debts of Issaquena
county.
An act to incorporate the town of
Greenwood Springs, in the county of Mon
roe.
An act for assessing lands in their proper
counties, and for other purposes.
The Governor approved the following
bills:
An act to incorporate the Lexington
Branch Railroad Company.
An act for the protection of fish ponds in
PontotOc county.
An act 10 secure the checking and proper
handling Of baggage by the various Rail-
road COMPANIES in this State.
An act for the relief of Thomas f. Cam
non. of Lee county.
An act to incorporate the Harrison Har-
Dor Company.
An act to amend the charter of the City
of Aberdeen.
Revised Code, Chapter XIV, an act in re-
lation to the Supreme Court.
Revised Code, Chapter III, an act in reIa-
ton TO apprentices and orphan children.
Revised Code, Chapter XVI, an act in re-
lation to Justices of the Peace.
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:. Our Railroads.

In private and public conversation for
weeks, We have declared our preference
for the proposed ''MObIle and Northwestern
\ Railroad, " which, leaving Mobile, traverses
directly 10 jackson, from jackson TO Yazoo
Y City, from this place up the 1azoo Valley
10 point opposite Helena. Ark, and there
connects with the Helena and Iron Noun
tain Road, to st. Louis. This Mobile road
Is the road. because the company is char
tered by the States of Alabama aud Missis-
sippi has organized. stock been taken, and
the engineers are now making the survey.
10 the city of Mobile it is necessity, and
she will build it in the face of all opposi-
iion Of men or occasional lack of means
VIZ are ia receipt of a late letter from Col.
W. -. Mann. Vice President of the Com
pauy. to show that our little town is re-
membered in the prospective advantages to
accrue from the building of this road, and
that il Is expected she will lend a helping
hand 70 this grand enterprise, which will
benefit our town and section. Think over
this road, my friends: sum up your assets,
and inform yourself as TO the amount of
substantial help yOu will give. As to the
merits of this route. compared with Others,
We propose TO treat IN a subsequent issue.
tYazOo City Democrat.
The people of jackson will note that
they are identified in interest with the
people Of Yazoo, and of the Livingston
and Vernon communities of Madison, in
the location of the proposed road. We
therefore suggest a cooperative move
ment in reference to the enterprise, TO
the Importance of which the people along
the line Of the projected road do not seem
sufficiently aroused.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-05-04

The following is the result of the election
for the officers of the Mobile and Ohio rail-
road for the coming year: Abraham MUIR
dock. Charles Z. Rushing, A. 5. Humphries,
of Mississippi; Thomas Brown, of Kentucky ;
A. w. Cambell. of Tennessee: Robert w.
Smith, James Crawford, Francis B. Clark,
W. ID. Dunn. john J. Walker, Charles Walsh,
John Reid, Jr., of Alabama; William Butler
Duncan, Of New York. The new directors
elected are Messrs. Walsh and Duncan.
Ofthese Mr.Walsh was elected in place OF
Mr.. Peter Hamilton. who declined q re-
election, and Mr. Duncan in place OF j. M.
Muldon, deceased.
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State Superintendent of Public Educat
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS.

By Mr.. Watts: Whereas, The State Su-
perfntendent of Public Education has re-
quested that the Senate investigate certain
charges made against him as an officer OF
the State affecting his official integrity and
private character, thus Prejudicing his adj
ministration in the eyes of the people;
And whereas, Ii is due to the State on
the one hand, and said officer on the other,
that such investigation should be made !;
therefore,
Committee of five be appointed by the
President to investigate the charges set
forth in the application of the State Super
intendent of Education; said Committee TO
make thorough Investigation, and report
its action to this body at an early day.
Adopted.
Infhe House the day was occupied in the
consideration of the Revised Code.
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For the Clarion.
TOGETHER.

Id take me with you, my darling,
MI follow where'er you lead,
lin the grandest heights of triumph,
Thro' the darkest ways I'll speed.
Ter the flowers Of girlhood,
Avith relentless track I'll press,
Nd the sharpest thorns will blossom
Like the tabled wilderness.
Htampling on ev'ry emotion.
#tondemn by a gath'ring frown,
III voice will thrill with the music
That your smile makes TO sound
ID learn from the softest zephyTs
10 whisper at ev'ning-tide,
IND the forest birds viii teach me,
THE steps I tread at your side.
Id borrow the light Of beauty,
From your loving, trusting glance,
md check with shield Of happiness
IMisfortune's chill advance.
Hcgether wen bravely conquer,
And write with,the self-same hand,
D. tablet we'll read together
h In the shad'wy spirit-land,
together enter the portals,
Which the warder Death filings wide,
together front the throne Of God
With your stronS hand still my guide.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-05-04

THE Press AssoClATIoN.-We sim
eerely hope that all our brethren of the
Conservative Press have resolved to be
present at the animal meeting TO be held at
Winona, on Tuesday, 9th May. The rail-
are affording every facility to induce q
large attendance. The President of the
Association ia sending transportation GER
tificstes to all delegates Should any fail
20 receive them. they win please give notice
accordingly. The attendance from the
Mobile & Ohio Railroad has heretofore been
noticealby small. We confidently look fol-
an Improvement ON thisoccasi6n.
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4 In Vicksburg, Miss, April 2lst, Mrs
ANNA, wife of Or. G. O.. Cade, of this city,
~ the 18th year OF her age.
n At Evergreen, near Terry, on the Goth
inst.. of congestion of the lungs, DANIEL
MURPHY. aged about forty years. "A native
pf Ireland, a farm labOrer, who was in the
Employment of the writer for many years.
D. Maryland, and followed his fortune when
be migrated to this State four years ago.
lie was a model man. in the sphere of lite
Providence had placed him. Industrious,
honest truthful, faithful TO all his engage
Dments, just and upright in all his dealings,
|puiet aud peaccable, full of compassion and
feady to do good to all men according to
hs abilities and opportunities.
This tribute is paid to his memory by one
who knew him well, appreciated his modest
worth when living, and shed bitter tears
J. o. w.
9u Houston, Texas. on Sunday, April ID,
AIrs. LOUISA T., wife of Capt. Frank Kerr
Bate OF Jackson.
The simple announcement of the death OF
Athi~ excellent woman viii fill with sorrow
Hthe hearts Of those who, because they knew
Bier best. loved her most. Called TO pass
Through many aud deep Vriefs-again and
again 10 follow her loved ones to the grave
'-she was ever patient and unmurmuring.
sympathiZiug in the trials and sorrows OF
.othcrs. She was indeed possessed OF - the
ornament of meek and quiet spirit which
Iis i'm the light of God of great price" All
around her " took knowledge of her that
She had been with Jesus" Before leaving
jackson she had connected herself with the
Episcopal church, aud remained an earnest
'and consistent member of that communion,
.uutil she was called upon to exchange the
trials and warfare of the militant church on
earth, for the rest and felicity OF paradise.
almost her last conscious act was the par
slkiug of the blessed sacrament OF the body
.tuC blood of Him whom she had long
loved aud followed, and her last words were
GLORY to God in the highest"
Nav God comfort the bleeding hearts she
has left so desolate, and may our last end be
like hers. G.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-05-04

Chang, the paralysed Siamese twin
has so far recovered a. 10 be able 10 ride q
crutch about the house. His brother
hasn't left him a moment since he was
taken i'll.
Miss Jennie Mcbride Of Pittsburg, has
received a e3, 800 plaster for her wound
ed heart on account Of j. q. Wagnera
refusal 70 make her his (me) BRIDE
Boston Post.
A Chicago merchant advertised O "boy
wanted" and before he got down town bis
clerk met him breathless, and told him
that his wife had twin boys. Oh, Il pays
TO advertise.
Wl6e-beatlng Il called epousalast eagle
lon" In Chicago.
Mr.. Anderson OF Norfolk hss any acres of
strawberries.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-05-04

Every misfortune has its palliation. IL
West Point gains her new county. she takes
the most Of the Radical element OF old
Lowndes, and leaves her a Democratic
county. This will insure, In the event OF
an election, the choice OF the right kind OF
Offices by our people, who, In their local
dtsenthrallmenL can then look over into
sColfaxr and sympathize with their unfor-
tunate eighbors--COlumbus Index.
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NINTY-SIXTH DAY.
SENATE.
THURSDAY, April 81, 1871.

THURSDAY, April p, 1871.
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
By Mr.. Miles: A bill to legalize the pay
ment of hands and teams on Public Works
and for other purposes.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
An act to author re the Board of Super
visors of Jefferson county to pay the Clerk
of said Board a salary in lieu of fees.
An act to further regulate the collection
of taxes in Lef1ore county, and for other
purposes.
An act to extend the time for the eollec-
ton of taxes in Chickasaw county.
BILLS PASSED.
An act to authorize the State Treasurer
to issue Bonds in exchange for State War
rants.
An act in relation to the Canton and
Vicksburg Railroad.
An act to extend the time for the collee-
ton of taxes in Chickasaw county.
The following communication was receiv-
ed and read:
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Jackson. Miss, April %, 1871.
To the Honorable Senator's Of the State OF
Mississippi:
GENTLEMEN: Whereas certain aspersive
reports have been made against the Depart
ment OF Education, which l have the honor
to represent as its chief officer. charging
me with extravagant expenditures OF
the public funds, and corrupt speculation
in school text books and apparatus, and an
extensive circulation of these allegations in
the public press of the country having
obtained, purporting to have been made
by public officers of the State occupying
high official positions; have the honor,
therefore, to respectfully request OF your
honorable body that Commission be ap-
pointed to investigate the above mentioned
charges. 1 make the request of your hon
orable body from an imperative recognition
of duty to the State as public officer. and
as an act of simple justice due me. that my
private and public reputation be relieved
from such aspersiOns.
Very respectfully,
Your most Ob't sv't,
III. X. PEAsE,
State Superintendent of Public Education
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From the Summit Times.

Taxation is so onerous and Oppressive
that the people cannot hold up under it.
The increase every year has been paid. but
the last increase has been so enormous that
the means of paying is no longer attaina-
BILE. The brink of ruin seems to be staring
every one in the face. Something must be
done and done quickly by a general deter
mination of the people to afford relief. To
pay with great many Is impossible. Not
to pay is humiliating. What shall be done
is easier asked than answered. This Is what
carpet-bag legislation has brought upon
the people of Mississippi. Is there nc
remedy?
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-05-04

ADJoURMENT.-The Senate resolution
to adjourn on the 9th of May was taken
up in the House to-day, and amended by
making the 18th the day of adjournmenti
after which the resolution was passed.
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Mayor Brown having resigned, Governor
Alcorn has appointed our gallant young
friend Albert langley to Gil the position.
Though young I'm years, he a admirably
qualified for the position, and we predict
that he win become terr0rto evil d0ers.--
Brandon Republican.
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From the Spectator,

From the Spectator.
Taxes are enormously high, and yet
this free school business is being run on
the most extravagant principles. An order
passed the Board of Supervisors last week
for the payment of over five hundred dol
lars to the school directors.
1t is the solemn duty of the Board of Su-
pervisors to rigidly and impartiaIIy seruti-
nize every claim presented for addition.
and to Indignantly reject all outrageous
allowances
Gentlemen, keep your eyes open to exor-
bitance and allowances for unnecessary
work.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-05-04

Responding to our enquiry If Boyd
represents the people of Alfalfa in the
Legislature. the Central Star says:
No. Mr.. Boyd does not represent the white
nor indeed the white people Of any place.
He represents the negroes OF Alfalfa, and az
their Representative. he voted for the Social
Equality Bill. s1a-e
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-05-04

The following fling is the only notice
elected in the Chronicle, the organ Of The
Administration by the visit of Governor
Alcorn to Washington City
ALcoRN. The Qud nnucs arc sorcly
troubled because Governor and Senht0r-clect
Alcorn. OF Mississippi spent three days Doe
the city during the past week. and neglected
the usual courtesy OF making call upon
the representative OF that state In the acn-
ate.
In the better days Of the Republic,
when the States, the creator Of the Fed
eral government, were considered some
thing more than mere municipalities, the
rank Of the Governor, as the head of the
State government, was considered SUI
perior TO that Of lis representative in
either branch of Congress. This il now
changed, and the mouth-piecc Of the Adj
ministration, upbraids the Governor of
Mississippi, because he has not paid tri-
butte to one of her Senators-scli-consti-
tuted, bogus Senator at that.
A Confederate MoNUMENT. 1T is
with profound qualification that we be.
cord the fact that the Amito County
Memorial Association completed the
monument which they began some years
ago to the Confederate dead Of that coun-
ty. Upon it is recorded the names Of all
of Amite County's sons that gave their
lives to the cause Of the South. IL co-t
SO, 1877, and was made by Capt A. j.
Lewis, of Port Gibson. The noble
women Of Amite are now raising means
to have il enclosed with suitable iron
railing. All honor 20 Amite county.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-05-04

Rev. Sam Thomas, says that Jim Lynch
lied when he intimated that the democratic
negroes would steal chickens, and wants 10
know whose hen-ro0st was about TO suffer
when the Rev whiskey drinking Secretary
Of State got dog Copiahan-
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-05-04

GEN. MARTIN, president Of the Natchez
and Jackson railroad, and Col. Preston. en-
gineer, and assistants, were yesterday en-
gagged in an examination Of the country
from Nafchez to Nine Mile Bayou, with a
view 20 the location OF that road 1t Is
understood that as soon IS the location OF
the road Ia made, q considerable part Of It
will be divided into sections, contracts lef
out. and the work pushed forward with all
possible dispatch. Democrat.
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BILLS PASSED.
HOUSE.
INTRODUCTION or BILLS.

An act to amend the laws respecting
the Reports of the Supreme Court and the
High Court of Errors and Appeals.
An act to regulate the admission of attor-
neys at law TO the bar of the State of Mis-
sissippi.
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THE LEGIsIATURE.
NINTY-FIFTH DAY.
TUESDAY. April 25, 1871.

TUESDAY. April 25, 1871.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
An act 20 establish q permanent normal
school In connection with the Columbus Fee
male Institute and Columbus Union Acade-
N.Y..
BILLS PASSED.
A bill TO amend an Act approved October
18th, 1856. entitled an act TO protect citizens
in certain counties in those sections where
fencing and timber has become scarce.
An act for the relief Of the tax Assessors
OF Choetaw, Tallahatehie and Lincoln coun-
ties.
An Act for the relief of the Sheriffs, Tax
Collectors and Assessors of the several
counties Of this State.
The Governor approved the following
bills:
An act for the support of the State Hospi-
tai at Vicksburg, Miss, and for other pur-
poses.
An act to charter the Yszoo City, Ray
mend and Crystal Springs Railroad Com
pany, and for other purposes.
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So much has been said about the mini
atnre specimens Of the London Times and
other newspapers sent into Paris by carrier
Was peculiar Co New York and London, but
the reverse is apparent, for MIR. II. v. seuter
has favored M with . liiifputian copy Of
TIE CLARIoH, executed by himself, and
which u almost legibie to the naked eye
and quite lerible with magnifying glass
of moderate powers. ss-.i a
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-05-04

Judge r. N Eubanks one Of our oldest
citizens, died on Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-01

ACCIDENTS. afternoon as an
elderly gentleman named Colcord, who resides
on Munjoy Hill-not the editor of lions Ad.
vocate-was walking down Exchange street he
slipped on the sidewalk in front of the book
store of Hall L. Davis, Esq, and injured his
side. He was taken into the store, a physician
called, and was afterwards taken home.
As young man in the employ of J. Win
slow Jones, Esq, was leading Mr.. Jones horse
attached to cutter, down Union street yester-
day, the horse took fright just at the corner of
Union and Commercial, owing to the slipping
of patent head-stall, aud ran away up Com
mercial street at full speed. The young man,
whose name was Sims, attempted to stop the
animal by seizing him by the name, but
one of the shafts ran int his clothing and held
him suspended in mid-air and in that position
he was carried as far as the foot of High st.
where the horse turned and came down the
street. Just as he reached Union street again
the sleigh struck the curb.s stone, the shaft be-
came disentangled from Sim1 clothes and he
was thrown under the horse and the sleigh
passed over him. Sims was picked up and
carried into the Office of Mr.. Jones and DR..
Tewksbury called, who found Sims head bad
ly cut and swollen and the rest OF his person
pretty well bruised. 1t was a wonderful es.
cape from death.
We regret to learn that Mr.. Frederick Wood
bury had valuable horse badly injured yes.
terday afternoon. The horse was going up
Congress street attached to cutter when he
took fright at q snow-slide, threw out the driver
and was caught near st. Stephens church, but
not before he had cut the fetlock so badly thai
he could not step on it and the blood was
pouring from the wound. The horse was val
ued at 500 and was quite young, great expec
tations being based on its future excellence.
Several other horses took fright at srow.
slides, but we hear of no serious injuries re-
suting.