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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30
CARD.

have been greatly mortified at seeing a
letter copied from the New York Tribune,
purporting the TO be written by nay brother,
WIN. Sturges. Its well known to my
friends in this community, that had no
connection whatever with the acts of my
brother, as mayor, and am no more respon-
sible for them than il any other citizen of
Meridian. / have been uniformly treated
with kindness and respect by the people of
this comm unity, and feel thankful and
grateful TO them for il. All my feelings. in
terests and sympathies are with the people
of the South. Ineither endorse the facts
nor approve the spirit in which the letter.
referred to, is written. L am fully satisfied
that the facts. in many particulars, are mis-
strained to believe that it WIS., gotten mp
principally for political effect. Feeling that
II does injustice to the people of Meridian,
1 regard ft Is duty to my friends here to
make this gtatement. Afsss
- THEODORE STURGKs.
Meridian, March q, ISL.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

1t will be seen that the resolution call
ing on the President for troops, in con-
tempt of the Executive, and of his assur-
ance that "civil order and obedience
prevail in the State-has passed the Sen
ate by majority of one. All the votes
in favor Of it were cast by negroes and
carpet-baggers representing constituencies
having negro majorities-except Rushing,
who claims to represent the District com
10, L.f6-Leake, Neshoba and Attala. -
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

The authors of the UBIQUITOUS scheme
for the indictment and transportation of
persons for trial, in counties remote from
where their ofenses are alleged to have
been ommitted-while protesting to de-
precate Ku Kux organizations, have de-
vised the most certain and justifable
cause for originating them.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

In view of the advantage taken of the
leniency extended to them by Sturges and
Higgins, as evidenced by their SANDER
Gus publications, and the harm that is
likely to result in poisoning the Northern
mind, we would advise our people who
are provoked to meet outrage with VIC
lence, not to send any more such charac-
tiers out of the State. Better let 'em
STAY,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

BUNcoMBE.-Willing, who misrepre-
sents the people of Copiah in the lower
branch of the Legislature, in explaining
his vote upon the resolution asking for
troops (he voted for the resolution spoke
of Gov. Alcorn's dispatch to Washington
that troops were not needed in the State,
as "buncOm6e trunaped up dispatch"
Comment is unnecessary.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

RADICAL DIPLOMACY. 1t is stated by
responsible parties in Little. Rock that
Lieut.. Gov. johnson received s15, 900
for resigning, and that Mr.. White, form
er Secretary of State, got $4,000 for
giving up his Office, that johnson might
have it.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

Little hubby Ames once s-
in Mississippi, now bogus SENIOR ~,
son-in-law OF Mister Ben Butler. 49,.
day read a speech in the United os
Senate on the Ku.klux. Inc h
was written by his illustrious ialn ..,. 4
law, and goes into a furious denun.'..
Of the Radical carpet-bag governln,..a,s,. -r
the South, which he pronounce y y ds
incapable Of maintaining order ,"
States. IN. Y. Democrat.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

By reference to another column, it viii
be seen that the President has sent a
message to Congress, virtually asking for
the restoration of military rule in the
South and that pursuant to his recon-
mendation the Republicans in the Senate
are meditating the passage of a bill au-
thorizing him to declare martial law
So much for reconstruction under Radi-
chi control, and the peace that was prom
iseds Let the people take note.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

Vaughan, of Lafayette, and Willing,
of Copiah, were the only white Missis-
sippians in the so-called House of Rep
resentatives that voted for the resolution
which passed that body on Wednesday
last asking for troops.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

A PRoBLEN.-The Memphis Appeal,
referring to the TRADE of Ames in the
Senate, wonders ''if there is any hell hot
enough to hold such a treacherous scoun-
drel"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

Buffers Ku Klux bill has failed. The
Radical Belshazzers read the handwriting
on the wall as it was written by New
Hampshire and paused. Wendell Phil
lips says that Congress has signed the
"death-warrant of the Republican party
4" 4 Let it adjourn without author
"izing martial law in the South and they
"have assured the election of Demo
"crat to the Presidency" Good news.
Let the South take care by avoiding ex-
tremes, to do nothing that will prove Wen
dell false prophet.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

We note that many bills are passed
" for the benefit" of assessors and tax
collectors. Can nothing be done for the
relief of taxpayers, the greatest sufferers
of them all?
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

VrseLY CLARIox-Two dollars per wear and
- s''Fa copy 20 getter up of club Of ten
more.
SOW pELY CLARIoS-Four dollars per
y''r, and an extra copy for club Of six or
Fors
l. furure paper viii be discontinued when
tims e&rsFes
kssll'sances should be by registered letter,
money order, draft, or by express. When 9TH
erwlse, the Office cannot be responsible.
All business communications should be adj
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

Mr.. Charles Smith, young So I'D
tor in the Saginaw Courier 9ll,', rssk
during the six working days o. " Y ts 100
IO8, 400 ems, or an average o. ottsr
ems a dav. It was all straighl -.g.sr
without fat, and nearly az 60 BE-
He challenges any printer IN ih'
do better.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

The Yicksburg Herald mentions re-
port that Lieut.. Gov. Powers and Speak,
er Warren, are the authors Of the Wash
ington despatch calling for troops.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

Courier for the following:
THE CLARION Is truly sentinel upon tina
watchtOwer," possessing superior advantee
ges, on account Of its being published at tn
State Capital. 1t uses them IN ueieneug the
people against band OF merciless adven-
turerH, who are endeavoring to al their cOf-
fers with money unlaw fully and outrageous
ly wrung from the rightful citizens Of Mis-
sissiDpi.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30
The Mobile and NOrGh-Westerm
Railroad.

This enterprise is one which all men
who are really interested in the welfare
of our State, may consistently favor
And it has the advantage of offering nc
real, nor even apparent ground of op-
position blythe peculiar friends of other
enterprises. While it will contribute in
calculably to the common benefit, and to
the development of the resources of the
State, it will detract nothing from the
growth and prospects of other projects
Hence those having it especially in charge,
have believed that a general support
would be cheerfully accorded to what
ever aid or encouragement could be legiti
mately or properly extended to it. II
will penetrate large portion of oul
State in the south which is now without
market facilities, and whose immense
forests of pine only require the means Of
being transported to become source Of
great wealth; and, in the Middle and
North Western counties, the richest cot
ton producing regionon the globe.
1t will establish an almost directive
may say, an air line-communication
with the great West for the interchange
of commodities and the convenience Of
travel.
To the people living contiguous to the
line of the projected Road, from Mobile
to point opposite Helena, it will afford
choice of markets embracing the former
city with its capacious harbor and con
venience to the open sea, thus securing
cheap transportation for our chief staple,
and indirectly enhancing its value to the
producer.
From both directions South, as well as
North of the Vicksburg and Meridian
Railroad, it will constitute feeder te
that road, more especially when it be-
comes link in the Southern Pacific en-
terprise, the speedy success of which is
now no longer problematical. In any
event. it will open up new communica-
IIOuS Will AShSOuAS1 aAO CAaOAO ACA W
enter into competition for the trade of a
large region which to her is now terra
ineognita.
Geographically and commercially, Mo-
bile is Mississippi city. The construc-
ton of this great road will add another
link to the chain which unites her people
and ours, and establishe a community of
interest SO strong as to encourage the
prospects of their one day becoming part
and parcel of the same commonwealth.
The men having the enterprise in hand
are not mere idle schemers, hoping to
gain some little pecuniary advantage
without compromising results to the pub
lie. Mobile herself has enlisted heartily
in thework, and will furnish from mill
lion and half to two millions of dollars
to the construction of the road. She
will be no more benefited by it than
our people, and will they not meet her gen.
erous advances with corresponding activi-
ty? -
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

The Radicals in the House of Repre-
sentatives have passed the bill making
good to the Sheriff of Leake county the
amount alleged to have been stolen from
him, over the Governors veto, backed
by the opinion of the Attorney General
that the State treasury is not properly
chargeable with the loss. The action of
the House is characteristic of Mongrel
legislation. Robberies Of tax-collectors
will now become one of the chronic dis
orders of the Radical regime.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

!, To crafty public curiosity, we have
published elsewhere the fiction of Sturges.
late Mayor Of Meridian, ia regard TO the
disturbances at that place, and Of which
he himself was spared monument
His protectors win see how the ungrateful
scamp has requited their maguanimity.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

The majority in Congress having passed
resolution providing for the appoint
ment of joint committee to investigate
the alleged disturbances In the South, the
Democratic and Conservative members in
caucus have agreed to make the inyesti-
CATION thorough, searching and impartial
through the members of the Committee,
who may be selected from their party.
The object is to counteract the partisan
purpose which is designed to be accom-
plished by false, one-sided and exsggerat-
ed reports. In this laudable effort the
Southern people who are the objects of
persecution by the Republican rulers.
should cheerfnlly cooperate, and doubt
less they VIII facilitate the Committee in
its Investigations
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

Why is lover, clipping with his lady
love like vessel sailing 10 a certain point
in FranceS Because he IL bound TO have
her Havre. a. ..
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30
Meridian, March q, ISL.


The frequent removals and appoint
ments which have been made of late, are
the unanswerable proofs which we will
cite in evidence of the justice of the
complaints the people have made that
DtheK Offices have been filed by incompe-
tent and dishonest men. 49, ~
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

The Wyoming papers say that the peO-
pie of that Territory are about TO "aban-
don woman suffrage as both mischievous
and impracticable. .... ..,t .r
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

General Beauregard, In letter TO the
Petersburg (Va-) Index, dated New Orleans,
his services to France during the late war,
and dlsclains heinga military adventureT.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

We have cheerfully complied with the
request of Rev. DIR. Lyons to publish his
Communication in reference to the State
University. 1t abounds with proof that
the teachers are there-and the apparatus
and the Labratory-and the Observa-
twy-and all the other essentials of a
well appointed Institution. And, fur
Their, that the students are not there 1t
is thought that the present number may
be increased to 100 before the publica-
ton of the catalogue. Oh, what falling
is herel In the same connection it might
have been written that Tarbell is there,
and Warner, and Clarke, the carpet
Dagger who was defeated for Superinten-
dent of Public Instruction in 1868. And
that Brown and Young, and Howry, and
Walthall, and Lamar-are not there
The spirit of partisanism that banished
them from the University, tells the story
of the desolation of its halls The Rev.
erend Doctor, whom we hold in the
highest personal regard, attributes the
loss of its patronage in part to the attacks
of "certain newspapers to which he
generously accords the merit of honesty
in their course. If the newspapers in
question committed fault it was in the
simple recording of the wrong which had
been done in the ruthless crusade of Rad
icalism against the management of the
University This is the secret of its
undoing ''Shake not thy CORY locks at
me. Thou canst not say did it !"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

A darkey /" Senator" who thinks he
can see into a milestone as far any one
else, suggests that the real object Of the
Conservatives in the Legislature is to eff
feet the impeachment of the Governor.
The darkey might have dismissed the
suspicion If he had remembered that the
Conservatives had done what they were
able to keep the Governor in the Execu-
tive chair, to prevent its occupation by
the carpet-bagger who would succeed him.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

The desperation of the Mongrsls in the
Legislature knows no bounds. Discred-
ting the pledges of the Executive of their
own choice, and disparaging their cwn
work of reconstruction, the majority in
the House of Representatives have passed
resolutions calling on the Washington
authorities to send Federal troops into
the State,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

The New Hampshire Democratic del
egation have arrived in Washington.
They are an unexpected reinforcement to
the oppoaers Of Radiczlism.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

THE TEMPER OF RADrCALTsM.-Wen
dell Phillips Says that nothing short Of
shooting half-dozen Southern million
"aires at the drum-head win awe the Ku
s'Kux into submission
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

Holden, late Governor Of North Caro-
lima, has been sent "where the wood
bine twineth." See dispatches.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

a., ROWAhd.-The Conservative
r.. Legislature have fought
.mssstsaI W against the wholesale
End tyrannous schemes of the
cerpeRPbag and African Vandals calamity
against large odds; and they deserve to
be applauded. But it ought also to be
stated that there is too much absenteeism
from their places, and that the practice
has given rise to serious complaint. The
Brandon Republican has moderate and
timely article rejecting the popular feel
ing on this subject. Conservative mem
bers have been absent when their services
were most needed to defeat the villianous
schemes of the Leaguers who work like
beavers and have the cunning as well as
the poison of the serpent. This should
not be. Every man should remain at
his post, remembering the Importance of
the trust reposed in him by confding
constituency. If he finds that it is i'm
possible for him to discharge it properly,
he ought to resign and give them the
opportunity to make another selection.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-03-30

The following is copy of the telegram
as published in the Washington Chronicle
which was sent by Governor Alcorn to the
SO called Mississippi delegation
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-06
PROPOSALS..


DEPARTMENT or IxfRovKHRNTs,
New Orleans, March %, 1871.
CEALED PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE UN-
y dersigned will be received at this Office until
WEDNESDAY, NOON, April S, 1871, for grading and
shellng Frenchmen street from Marigny canal to
Lake P0ntchartrain, and collecting tolls therefrom
for period OF fifteen years, according to specih.
cations ON file in the Office Of the City Surveyor.
The city reserves the right to reject any and al
bids. ~ stsa
All parties making proposals. for this contract arc
required to deposit with the Administrator Of f.
nance, as evidence Of their intention to abide by
the adjudication, the amount Of i've hundred
dollars in cash, which shall be forfeited to the
city in case of failure to sign the contract.
Bidders to whom contracts are not awarded shan
have their deposits returned to them the day I'D
Indications are made. Hsi
No bin will be received unless accompanied by
the certificate of the Administrator OF Finance
certifying that the required cash deposit has been
made.
Two classes of bids will be received: one for the
privilege Of collecting the tolls for fifteen years,
and the other without the privilege.
Bids to be endorsed, Proposals for Smelling
Frenchmen street."
H. BONZANO,
mh29 Administrator sd-interim.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-06
The City School Beard,

The board met last evening at seven
o'clock, in the Council chamber of the City
Hall. The president, Hon. H. C. Dibble,
called the meeting to order, the full board
being present except Mr.. Joubert.
The committee on teachers presented an
interesting report, which was received and
the recommendations adopted.
The finance committee reported through
their chairman, General Longstreet, that in
a few days funds would be secured for the
payment of the February roll.
The committee ON schoolhouses made
q report, with resolution that each dis
trict director be instructed to forward to
the secretary of the board for the use of
this committee statement respecting his
district, from time to time. The report
was received and the resolution adopted.
The committee on text books presented
their report, which was received and or
dered to be printed, and the subject laid
over until the next meeting.
The committee on normal and high
schools made a report through the chair
man, Governor Hahn, which was adopted,
and resolution passed in accordance.
The committee nominated X. Van Wagner,
who was unanimously elected.
The committee ON rules and regulations
reported series of rules for the govern
ment of the schools. and action on the
same was postponed until the next meeting.
The special committee on music made a
report, accompanied by two resolutions,
which was received and the resolutions
adopted.
Judge Dibble reported progress respect
ing the litigation concerning the school tax.
The State Superintendent offered, through
the finance committee, to anticipate the
June apportionment. Accepted.
A communication from the State Superin-
tendent relative to model schools was re-
ceived, and committee, consisting OF
Messrs. Cooper, Hahn and Pinchback, was
appointed in accordance.
Petitions from teachers in several wards
those wards.
A resolution was passed to close the
schools for the remainder of the week, in
Guiding to-day.
Mr.. Hahn offered resolution prohibiting
the appointment of the relations of direc-
tor Or directors wife in the ward such di
rector represents. Adopted.
General Longstreet offered resolution
relative to the dismissal of teachers without
due cause. Laid over on account Of ad
journment, to be brought up at tho nex'
meeting.
Tho board then adjourned.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-06
PROPOSALS.
ia IROROSAL0s t < fes.s
DnRARFnKNf o. WAfBRw0RKs AxD }
Public Buildings,
MA~w, n-iA~~~~ T091 \

. -t f
DnRARImKNf OF WAfuRwORKs AND
Public Buildings,
New Orleans, March ., 1871. y
GRALKD PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THB UN.
- dersigned win be received ct this ONCE until
FRIDAY. April 7, lSn. at = H.. for erecting .
marktthouse In the F1fth District (late Algieasl
according to plans and specifications ON file in
the Office Of the City Surveyor. 81 81
AZ Parties making proposals. aEc required 70 Do
Of their intention to abide By tho adjudication the
amount Of three hundreds( t3oo) dollars I'm caah
which shall be forfeited 70 the city in case Of fail
ure to sign the contract.
Bidders to whom the contract IL not awarded win
have their deposits returned TO them ON the day the
adiudicatiOn q made. s.fsg4a .Fssl
No bid WIN be received unless accompanied BY
the certificate Of the Administrator Of Finance,
certifying that the required cash deposit has been
made.
Tho city reserves the right to reject any and al
bids ~
Proposals to be indorsed Proposals. for erect.
ing . 4arkethouse in the Filth District"
mh3O q l. I. DRLA00IzB, AdminiUtrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-06
CORPORATIONS.


b It known that ON this 6fth day Of April in the
year one thousand eight hundred and sevcnty-one,
before me, edward Barnett. notary public In aud
for the parish and city Of Now 0rleem. state Of
nsSoons,ir csns snd s1ss*sd Rdwn II sn~sr.
Ksq., President Of the CRESCENT City Bank, cor
II this state, herein setins IN his af6resaid O.,
pactty, under and BY vktue Of areeolution adopted
sitting Of the twenty ninth Of March last, ls7l.
cessned copy g when u hereto annexed lor reser-
enee. who De. aored tnat IN order 10 carry into
e1cct the feeoautsons aaopsed ~ general messing
q the stockhoder: q aaid Institution held on the
twenty nnh Gay o. Mercn, iOl, pursuant . call
maze ~ the saao bcatu o. DrectOr. euef tne tamo
ana notices required Oy 1sw g VIII appear ~ 70
1erence 70 the annexed ceruneQ copy fOi the p!Q-
ceedinSs OF said Board O. Directors. and TO the
stockno,dore representing and owning "a the aggIe.
gate eight thousand one hundred and ntnety.eteht
snafes @ t.c esPstal S!oSk o ssaa Pan, ana mere
lore more tnan tMo-tniras required Dy law. ne the
said Appeaxex acting IN his aforesaid capacity does
~ Sneoe 9eeeenSe On oenel! OF the stockhoioen Q!
the oasd C<eeosns Csy Bank, declare, proclaim ANA
puho1eh IT, 0lloW1ng chougoo and amendments to
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-06

Total. $48 ,817 Il $I6,45S
We, the undersigned do solemnly swear that the
foregoing statement 10 true and correct in all re-
spects.
JANIS GRAHAM, Auditor
ANTOINE DUBUCLET,
State Treasurer
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this third
day Of April, A. D. 1871
". L. EVANS,
Second Justice of the Peace for the Parish Of Or
1eana. ana st
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-06

STRIKERs.-A small civil war yesterday
broke out among the walters in the st.
Charles Hotel, a majority of them demand
ing an increase in wages. Several were con-
tent, but the disconnected interfered with
them, and one or two arrests followed. The
interruption was only temporary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-06

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE,
Washington, D. c., March Is 1871.
nN PETITION OF SYLVESTER BENNETT, OF
~ jefferson parish, Louisiana, praying for the
extension Of a patent granted to him on the thir-
tieth day of June. 1857, for improvement in ma
chine for riveting boilers it i. ordered that the
testimony in the case be closed on the thirtieth
day of May next; that the time for fling arguments
and the examiners report be limited to the ninth
day Of June next, and that said petition be heard
on the fourteenth day Of June next
Any person may oppose this extension:
II. D. LEGGETT,
mh25 law st Commissioner Of Patents