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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-01-26

/ wanted TO see one Of these awful
storms which are said TO be 80 violent in
the Great Desert that men, and some
times caravans, are buried alive beneath
the immense masses Of sand. The men
were not mistaken. The wind, which
had been blowing highly in an east-north-
east direction, began 10 increase gradually,
till at last it blew a perfect gale. The
sand began to fly, and the storm increas-
ed still more. The air soon became muir
ky with sand which few toward the sea
like a thick fog. 1t was a grand and
splendid sight. The light Of the day had
become butte dim, because the suns rays
could hardly pierce the clouds Of sand.
IL continued blowing for several hours.
The wiud was hot; my lips became parch-
ed and my eyes very sore, as in spite of
my thick viel, the sand penetrated every
where. Now that / had seen a genuine
sand storm, hoped that the wind would
moderate. Little hillocks and mounds
were formed here and there, and our
wells were filed up with the drifting
sand. The sand got into my clothes
through every opening in them. 1t fill
edmy hair, my nose, my ears, and even
nay mouth. 1t covered everything in our
camp, and completely spoiled our food; but
we had to eat it as it was, as there was no
choice. Toward evening the wind grad
ually Gained down, and by the time the
sun had set below the horizon nature be-
came quiet again. The sand storm Of
the desert was over, and was glad had
seen it.-Du Chaillu.
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SOCIAL EQUALITY.-An attempt was
made at Angeles Hall on Saturday even
ing last to make a test of putting this
doctrine, according to its well understood
acceptation, into practice. Several car
pet-bag negro members of the Legislature
and attaches of that body and the depart
ments, obtruded themselves into the part
of the Hall appropriated to the use of the
white people. The attention of the town
authorities having been called to it by
Mr.. Albaugh, of the theatre, and Mr..
Angelo, the proprietor, they were re-
quested to occupy the seats set apart for
the colOred people, or if they preferred, to
receive their entrance fee and leave the
Hall. They declined doing either, and
were put out III ct ormis by direction of
the Mayor The audience remained
seated and quietly observed the perform
ance. 1t is understood that this bold de-
fiance of the usages of society and the
regulations of the hall was premeditated
plot between the negroes who were par
ties to it, and certain white Radicals who
were anxious to get up an issue, hoping
that something would inure to their adj
vantage. 1t is proper to say that oul
home colOred population had no partici
patton in the affair. They either went
to the Hall and took the seats provided
for them, or staid away. :.
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Concerning the AIcorn-JOnes AT
fair.
From the Holly Springs Report

From the Holly Springs Reporter.
The North Mississippian, OF January 18th
comes TO the defence of Gov. Alcorn, and
gives q version of the affair en-
tirely different from that given by US.
Ii makes the killing OF Allen by
Jones justifiable; says Alcorn did not re-
ceive the Jamestown plantation on condition
that he cleared Jones, but that he bought il
before the killing of Allen. If the state
ments made by our contemporary can be sub
stantiated by proof, then we admit we have
done Gov. A. injustice. But In any event,
the pardoning was a matter Of questionable
plopriety, as Cos. A. as q lawyer, could not
clear Jones before jury, and surely Gov.
A. did not, and could not, know anything
more about the case than was competent to
be introduced in trial. Eleven Of the jury,
when the case first came up were for con-
victi0n; one against finding as charged
in the Indictment. Another term Of the
Court comes, and Jones' lawyer. who had
become the Chief Magistrate Of the State.
goes from the capital to attend the trial of
his client. He and the Judge Of the Court
ride together from the boat to the town Of
FriAr's Point. When the case IL called, .
pardon Is produced, signed -. L. Alc0rns
Governor Now, 70 put the matter In the
mildest possible light, And granting every
statement made by our contemporary to be
susceptible OF proof, the action OF Gov. A.
was exceedingly wrong. and unworthy the
Chief Executive of State.
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from the Galveston New

From the Galveston News.
A correspondent of the Denton Mont
TOR says handsome, dashing woman rode
into a village in that region a few days
ago, and alighting from her horse went
rapidly 10 a drinking saloon where a
number Of sovereigns were having D
''high time" She singled out the finest
looking man in the crowd, and, walking
up to him, seized him by the arm and
ordered him 10 put down the glass he was
about to drain. He dashed down the
glass and rushed away; the lady follow
ed, and finally cornered- him in the bill
liard-room.
She told him in firm and determined
voice that the place he was in, and the
course ne was pursuing, would not an
sWer for her husband that he was vast.
ing her property, and that she would no
longer consent 10 be disgraced and inn
poyerished by him. She demanded his
pistol She took it from him, cooked Il,
and presented il at him, and told him he
must leave OF die. He concluded 10
leave. She marched him cut IA prise
ner o. war 70 where his horse was hitch
ed, ordered him 20 mount, and Ia q fbw
minutes the two wore leaving town, fhs
wiis riding In Che rear % her captured
lord, with his niH-ahootor ia heg hand.
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From the san Francisco Masonic Mirror
Masonry I'm 1he Army.

The following was translated from a
German paper, and kindly furnished us
by Bro. A. f. Keels, of this city:
During the memorable battle of Mars
la-Tour (the second days battle at Metz
about two O'Clock p. NJ, the third COM
pany of the ninth battalion of Prussian
Rifles were ordered TO dislodge the enemy
frome a copse of wood about loo yards in
front The men advanced under a gall
ing fire, which in less than two minutes
cut down abeut half OF them. Notwith-
standing, they advanced ON run with a
hurrah, and reached the wood, charged
the French, who were Of the sixty, fourth
regiment of the Line, about 200 stronng.
Many we're bayoneted, many taken pris-
oners, and the balanceded save company
of about thirteen, who stood their ground,
got behind large log, refusing to surren-
der, and unable to get away. They were
all shot down except three, one of them
a corporal. Half dozen Prussians
jumping over the log were about to bay
onef them, when the corporal gave the
sssign Of distress" Instantly non-com-
missioned officer Bertram called out,
s4Don't harm himi he il my brUther~ and
with his own rife parried the bayonet
aimed at his breast. The Frenchman was
disarmed and led away, but saved his
life through the silent language Of the
Craft
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PorATo PUDDMu. -Ono n,,..f
ed potatoes, three-quarier p5nnJ
four eggs, one gin brandy ope IN
water, one gill cream work IN.
and butter well together boaf tbs
and eggs 70 a iroth mix tbom IN
bake IN n quick oven.
Hartford PuDpINa.-T.L. ,
cups Of flour, one cup Of 49,, Il
fine, one cup Of molassea. N.
milk, one cup Of ourmnt, w.i.I
Of citron cut fno, one tenspomt Vi
one teaspoonful Of salt mir Nh ..l
er, and boil two and obobsE
Serve with cold or wine sauce
French PICKLEE -Ono.bsV
green tomatoes, outline; larsl I.
cabbage, six large green pepper +.
ons, all cut fine four tablespoon
salt, four Of ground allpioe h
cloves, one-half pound OF blaok rr
seed, two quarts Of vinegar BafI
gether two hours; one-half hmf
taking It of the fire add two umt
sugar. The vegetables 10 bo boiled
an hour in water, and drained baIr
ting in the spice and vinegar
BORDEAUX SAUCE -Cabbaeo
two gallons, green tomatoes. de3
gallons, onions, sliced, one dozen
ounce temeric, one ounce caIsr
one ounce whole allspice, ono
whole black pepper one ounce %
ginger, one ounce whole cloves. one
Ion cider-vinegar, one-half pound
-tard seed, one and threc-quaHu 20
sugar, one gill salt Mix and b.d
gether about an hour.
These receipts have been fully
and will be found excellent
SAUsAGE.-Housckeepcn W.l .
well TO preserve the following OH
receipt for sausage:
To every twelve pounds of meat
three tablespoons Of salt not much
ed, three tablespoons black pepper
tablespoons ofsage, and teaspoon
full Of red pepper.
Good sausage Is splendid With
wheat cake, in winter, and / got ar
ceipt from "a friend whose sausage
ways good as long as il lasts.
COOP RUsK. Two tcacups o..
and not quite a teacup of butter
together, with two eggs aud one
sweet milk, and -four sufficient 30
sponge. Add yeast and SET tito d.
fore going 10 bed. Next morning
up as bread and set it TO rise again
mould into biscuits, when lgh
them. Some cooks put in nang
brandy, and "A friend Of mine aaur
with grated orangc-poel, but ! III
them without anything of the Kind
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From the Mississippi Bulletin.
A SHORT DRAMATIC PERFOR-
NANCE.
Scene-GovernOr's Mansion in
jackson.

ALCoRN SoLILoQUHEs.-This Dramatic
gale that has swept down from the Old
North State, carrying everything before II
down to the eastern border of my own sa-
trapy, looks blue for Radicalism. Holden,
Bullock and Smith have gone under. lt Is
true have secured q, shelter in the q. 5.
Senate, which will protect me from the
storm of Democracy which Will soon over
run Mississippi, but it will be well to concil-
late INV old enemy by thrust at some car
pet-bagger or scalawag. Let me cast about
and bethink me who shall be chosen from
among the villainous herd, who now like
vampires, sucking the life-blood of the peo-
pie of the State, shall bear my sins out of
the camp of Radicalism.
ENTER STAFFORD.
Stafford. Good morrow, your Excellen-
cy-
Alcorn. Most welcome Staff your COM
ming is timely. was just thinking of the
startling successes of the Democratic party,
and trying to devise some way of breaking
the force of its vengeance upon my own
head, when it shall have swept the State,
as it inevitably will at the next general
election.
Enter Private Secretary bearing letter
which he hands to Alcorn. (Alcorn reads
the letter.
Alcorn. All this is from Flournoy. Is it
true, staff? that this mans commission of
Brigadier has not been issued.
Stafford. 1t is most true, your Excellen-
cy, and my coming to-day had reference to
this very matter.
Alcorn.-Now is the winter of our dis
content made glorious summer by the exc
cution of glorious stroke of pOiicy-and
here it is. In looking around for a sacri-
fetal goat, behold one presents himself, and
the one of my NANCY flock, that can be best
spared and will most conciliate the cormO-
rant NAV of Democracy. / will write at
once refusing to commission him as a brig
adler of the immortal sedentary Melish,
feigning great indignity at his course in
reference to Gen. Lee and tie University. 1t
was a most happy circumstance staff, that
went to my plantation and forgot to order
Flournoy's commission issued. Here goes
this meddlesome Jonah to the Democratic
whale
Stafford. Would it not be well, your
Excellency, 70 intimate in your letter that
you sacrifice your self for the good of your
state, your only ambition being TO reconcile
the two races-that you have so much to
antagoniZe.
Alcorn. Well considered, staff and thank
you for the suggestion. 1t will require
great gullible power. TO gulp down such
a tale, when it is known that the Radicals
devised the scheme of enmity. between the
southern whites and the negroes, but there
are always fools enough to swallow any
statement however absurd. 1t il my last
card. Staff, bat 1 will play it boldly and
nnflinchingly. HE writes to Flournoy-l
Exeunt.
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Planters are backward in making their
preparations for another years business.
There are several causes of the delay.
One is the embarrassment and disappoint-
ment consequent upon the fall in the
price of cotton; and the other is the un-
common sloth prevalent in the gathering
and preparation of crops for market.
Planters do not like to commence prepar-
ing their ground for a Aew crop with the
old one ungathered. This is now the oath
of January, and yet many fields abound
with the feecy staple, the product of
long, months of toll, vexation and ex-
pense.
Besides, merchants disappointed, and
in many cases, badly swindled and driven
to desperate shifts to save themselves, are
Curtailing their operations, and reluctant
to extend accommodations. The certain
repeal Of the Lien Law, which served a
good purpose at the time of its passage,
but has been the fruitful source of the
liberal credit system which operated so
injuriously to all classes last season, is
adding greatly to the perplexed condition
of affairs; but it will all work out for the
better in the end. Merchants will be
careful whom they viii trust-fewer ac-
commodations will be extended-larger
crops of grain will be planted-labor will
be more effectively organized-economy
will be practiced-and money will be
more plentiful in the fall; always pro-
vided, the burthen of the enormous taxes
imposed on the people by the treasury
leeches does not crush the life out Of
them.
But for this last incumbrance, the
rest might be borne. The loss of credit
may, to some extent, cripple the resources
of the planter; still, it will save him the
settlement of heavy account at the end
of the year. 1t will deprive him of
comforts, and even of necessities, but
this can be endured in consideration of
his improved condition another year.
But for the losses inflicted by the tax
gatherers, there is no indemnity. They
viii 60 to swell the gains of the Shylocks
who are employing themselves in the art
of converting the sweat and blood of the
telling masses into greenbacks and Ger
tifcates of indebtedness for their own
enrichment.
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A recent number Of The Toronto
ada Globe contains n description
"Minkery" At Paterson village OIL
carried on by A. J.. CongCf loren
the foundry Of Mcssrs. A. j. q /
Patterson Of that placo-WhIeh llE
tains about 80 minks, Of whIchA N
males and 10 maleD are adult
give a condensed extract Germ
Telegraph.
An acre Of ground on the bank
Don was enclosed by q close boar.
or seven feet in height, and nov
a minkery. No expense has Deem
to give the experiment d ia.r .a
commOdious frame building a11a
feet long by fifteen broad haa been
principally for breeding pl
Along the whole length of ihc Z.
on each side extended O series Of
with wire gauze t0ps, which a1a
and air and permit the keeper %
side. At the back Of each locker
sleeping apartments, go chat h l
each locker could acc0m0daia
lies. In front Of each range of
sewer, connected by pipe N
in the west end Of the bmlQ.n
carries away the exuyig q ihs
and maintains the place DO q a.
feet cleanness, AZ the back o..
ers, between the two aeepA. q
ments, is a small grating
outside, by which the on
20 out and In at u
sure. When We were there
ings were all closed, tho il
their young being confined %
ments, though the males m,
roam at large. They are i'a
heart, lights and other rc.l NJ
which a butcher In the ne.gh
plies at a dollar per annum
A strange peculiarly Of the M.
instead Of sitting down 90 '
decenty, they will leave on-
another Ia their dens, ana nl.t
long a. there is any hope
little more. But when thy ~
eat, they set about IL n caL
gorge themselves like o boa
they can get the material y.
20 10 sleep two or three day.
Nor are they particular 70 &
the freshness of their pfo,t
time, and they seem %
end Of the week more CHAN .
ming, especially II it is col
trid. They scarcely, If eyer
ing the day but enjoy
oughly at night, in the way
toad hunting. The for OF
very dark, being An The more \.
that account, and attalnl
state Of perfection 10 Dea
Mr.. Conaers idea that tho
fur is got from yearling
saw we are convinced thai
Il a complete success
worth four or FIVE dollar
clined TO agree with O. hul
minks, IL worth more il
acre farm Ia Canada
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AN HEROIC BoY.-The two Merriam
boys-Willie aged IA, Allie aged 70
and three other boys about their age, in
the afternoon went to Lake Como to
skate. They were joined on the way by
another boy, not a mate of theirs. The
ice seemed firm along the lake shore,
where the water is thought shallow out
some rods. 1t was about three o'clock
when three of the boys passed in safety
over the spot, which proved 10 be only a
thin shell over springy place. When
the Merriam boys, and he who had join
ed them last, ran on to it, they were pre-
cipitated into the water. The Merriams
were excellent swimmers, and with their
comrade began 10 break ice by clinging 10
it. But this was a precarious hope.
Their comrades fastened their tippets to-
gether, and threw one end so that Willie
could reach it, and he was hauled out up
on the ice. Just then came from his lit
tie brother, who had already sank twice,
ooh, boys, do not let me drown" Viii
lie gave one glance, and with the words,
81 cannot let my brother perish" plung-
ed in to the rescue and both sank 10 rise
no more alive. When help came, the
other boy had hold of the ice, but wa
senseless. He was, however, brought to.
The bodies Of the two brothers were read
lily found clasped in each others arms
Syracuse On. Y. Standard.
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people al t1ie SoutA SHALL b Ferm;tss %
manage their affai n, without Che inter-
ference of federal bayoneta, which are
not % much tobe dreaded after what has
been witnessed In North Carolina and
Alabama.
What the people Of the reconstructed
States want i not the destruction Of the
forms Of Government which they now
have, but delivernnee from the band Of
usurpers who are robbing and harassing
them. And to this end, all they ask is
hands of, and a fair fight.
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APPORT1ONMENT.
Proposed Representation of the
States Inn Congress.
From the Cincinnati ENQUIRER

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Judiciary Committee of the House
of Representatives have adopted report
in favor of $50 members as the number
that shall compose that body during the
decade from 1873 to 1888. At present
there are 243.
Under the $50 scheme only New
Hampshire and Vermont will lose in rep
reservation. The new ratio is to be 137,
800. Previous ratios have stood as fol-
lows: 10000; $4,000; $4,000; 40, 900;
AZ, ZOO; 70,680; SO, 423; 127, 000.-
Ohio retains her present number of Con-
gressmen, while New York gains one,
Pennsylvania two, Indiana one, Ken
lucky one, Missouri three, Illinois four,
and Tennessee one.
Under this apportionment the States
will be represented as follows:
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friday jan 40s AoeAs
senate met persuant to adjournment.
Mr.. Gibbs introduced the following: Re
solved. By che Senate, the House concur
ring, That when the Senate and House OF
Representatives adjourn, It shall be Cd meet
on Wednesday next, the 25th inst, in their
respective Halls IN the Capitol building'
MT. Seal gave notice ofthe introduction Of
the following: A bill 20 amend the act in
cooperating the city Of Shieldsboro, and for
Also. Bin to be entitled an act requiring
the New Orleans, Mobile and Chattanooga
Railroad Company 70 build q draw bridge
over East Pearl river.
Mr.. Bennett introduced bill entitled an
ACT for the relief Of the taxpayers of Simp-
son county, and for other purposes Re-
ferred.
On motion of Mr.. SullIean the bill to es-
tablish a ferry across the Tallahatchie river
was taken up and passed
nSTRoDucrIoN OF BILLS.
By Mr.. Duncan: A bill to be entitled an
act TO enable the Board of School Directors
in the several counties Of the Chickasaw ces-
sion to pay tuition Of henehciaries in said
counties, for the term commencing July LIST,
1870. and ending December, 3lst 1871. Re
BY Mr.. smith: A bill entitled an act to
legalize the returns of the Militia as enroll
ed by the several Assessors of the State.
Referred.
BY Mr.. smith; A bill to be entitled an
act to legaliZe the enumeration of the inhab-
itants of this State as returned by the As
SCISSORS OF the several counties for the year
| 1870. Referred.
Mr.. Miles gave notice of the intention OF
the following: A bill to be entitled an act
for the projection of crops in jefferson
county.
CONSIDERATION OF BILLS.
HI. r. No. 3 to remove the civil disabili-
| ties of L. b. Sides was taken mp and passed.
An act to repeal an act entitled an act for
the encouragement of Agriculture. Passed.
Senate adjourned until Tuesday at II
O'Clock, to meet in the Senate Chamber.
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There was an affray at Summit on Sat
urday last, between Mr.. Hurst (son of
Judge Hurst and DIR. Ferguson, in
which they were both slightly wounded;
Hurst in the arm and Ferguson in the
shoulder. 1t was caused by an old diff
Guilty which had occurred between them.
There was no riot and no necessity for any
excitement on the part of officials here.
IF troops were tslsgruPhed for, ID wns
done for political effect and not for the
good of the. community. 1t is about
time this constant call for troops was
stopped. In the old times of the republic,
the civil authorities were sufficient to
quen alldisturbances, and weuld be now,
If the officers were efficient and
such only, should be appointed.
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The following is the bill introduced by
Senator Hardy to repeal the objections
BILE features Of the bogus currency law
passed at the last session. 1t is scarcely
worth while to say that it received no ia
vor at the hands Of the Mongrel Majori-
E:
SIC. LIST. Be It enacted by the Legislature
of the State of Mississippi, That che nth
section Of an act entitled Aan act 70 provide
for the issuance OF Certificates of Indebted
ness BY the State and for other purposes,
approved June 18th, 1870, authorizing the
State Treasurer to prepare Bonds In the
name and on behalf of che State of Missis-
sippi TO the amount Of i've hundred thou
sand dollars; and section seven of said act
which provides thar said Bonds shall be is
sued In i've series of one hundred thousand
dollars each; and also section eleven of
said act, authorizing the Auditor Of Public
Accounts 20 levy special tax to pay said
Bonds be, and are hereby repealed.
SAc. al. Be iE further enacted, That the
Certificates OF Indebtedness. issued under
the provisions or che above recited act, be
placed ON the same footing with State war
rants and be taken and held rs such.
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From the Franklin journal.

FOIH tHe fankIIn JOuTnaI-
We regret very much to learn that Mr..
Prewett, the late Sheriff OF Pike county.
who was assailed by a band Of rufisns at
Johnston station a few days ago, Is dead.
de fingered with his wounds at Brookhaven
but short time, and seemed to be consci-
GUS Of approaching death; but regretted
exceedingly leaving his family In q land
where such a state OF lawlessness existed.
Ar. Prewett was q man beloved for ais good
Qualities and moral character, and the un-
death sends thrill Of horror TO every heart
The prisoner that was rescued from his
charge by this horrible deed has not been
heard from, and the assasa1ns have made
good their eacaDe als0
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THE CAPITOL IMPROVEMENTS have
been completed. As we have before re-
marked, the work is done in a style cred
liable to the skill and taste of the con-
tractors and the architect, Mr.. Willis,
and particularly to the painters, Messrs.
Manship, Bradley & Hardy. But the
appropriation itself at such a period of
pecuniary distress, was a great hardship
on the people who have tofoot the bill.
1t was scarcely less than an outrage.