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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-02-29

Now let us have proof of the sincerity
of Mr.. Fisher and other Radical leaders
in the Legislature who declared in the
beginning of the session that reduction
of expenditures was the great necessity.
VIII they vote for the reform bills which
have been introduced by the Conserya-
tives? VIII they vote for one or either
of the bills to curtaiI the expenditures ON
account of the judiciary? Or the bill to
reduce the salaries of the State offices
Will they vote to restrict the taxing
power of the local county governments 7
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-02-29

Without imposing an additional bur-
then of taxation on the people, which is
not to be thought of, there is method
and it is the only proper one-to restore
the value Of State warrants. II Is to cut
dOlCn expenditures IN every branch of the
public service.
To show the injustice and enormity of
the present laws fixing the salaries of
public officers, and by way of suggesting
a standard for their regulation, we pro-
pose briefly 10 review past legislation on
this subject, and to compare it with the
salaries now paid:
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-02-29
The Cost Of Assesslng.--A Crying
EUfU

In the disbursements for 1871 as given
in the Auditors Report of that year,
the item of one hundred and eighteen
thousand one hundred and sixty-eight
dollars is set down as Commissions for
Assessing" This is an average of about
81 700 to each county. Under Citizens
Rule the cost of assessing did not aggre-
gate exceeding eighteen thousand dollars.
BY the act of Nov. Both, 1858, it was
provided that the compensation of the
assessor should not be less than 5000 nor
more than 500. And the cost per
county did not average exceeding $500.
This shows the difference between
Carpet-Bag and Citizens Rule. The
hardship of the former is the more
apparent when taken in connection with
the fact that the taxable basis of the
State was four times as much in 1858 as
it is at the present time. Or in other
words, the people are paying on an av-
erage of 81 700 per county for assessing
$3.50, ZOO, 900 worth of property, when
in former times they paid $500 for assess
ing $500, 900, 600!
Does the Legislature intend to adjourn
without arrcsting this crying abuse?
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-02-29
STANLEY MATTHEWS,
j. ID. Cox.
GEORGE HOADLY.
II r STATIn


We notice that Central Brown is ST.
lent as the grave in reference to our in.
quiry about his projected printing
coalition. If he does not explain wheth-
er he had any aspirations in that way,
and all about it, we viii be compelled to
call on his friend G. for a public exposi-
ton of the whole matter.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-02-29

In the Senate in the Desc tocounty
contested election case, Messrs. Hardy,
Steele and Duncan made powerful and
effective speeches in behalf of Mr.. Hol-
loway, Democrat, and with the aid of the
moderate Republicans, the Democrats
we're able to prevent Mr.. III. being de-
prived of his seat.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-02-29
Let Hercules do what he may,
Cat will new and dog will have


When acting Governor Powers perpe-
trsted the folly of his Code Message,
some people supposed that, satisfied with
the fame he had won in that line of per-
formance, he would retire from it. But
they were mistaken. He cannot escape
his fate. The wise man says, s'bray a
fool in the mortar" and he will still bray.
The worm cannot put off its nature to
crawl and stink. The goose viii hiss.
And did not Artemus Ward, while movin'
along slowly down lords yer place, in the
show bizness, write Of his kangaroo,
amoozin little raskal, it would make you
larf yerself to deth to see the little cuss
jump up and squeala The dog wlll re-
turn 20 his vomit the SOW 70 her Wallow.
and the Booby 20 his foolishness. Read
bis message communicating the report 81
the Emhant Man concerning The Land
Ecfin n(ettintioll.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-02-29

In another column we have published
such documents as have come before the
Legislature in regard to the Land Scrip
mystery. This, however, is not all about
it, and we hope the Special Committee
will be permitted soon to report so that
the people of the State may hear both
sides of the question. Keep your seats
there is another verse vet.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-02-29

1t is stated that the South Carolina
Legislature has bill before it which, if
passed, will levy tax Of nineteen mills,
on the property of that dis
tressed State. The object of
the bill is to raise three million dollars.
The appropriations call for only one
million; but the other two millions, it is
believed, will be used to buy up the
fraudulent six million bonds issued by
She State authorities In addition to this
heavy tax, there is collectable, this year,
another one Of ten mills on the dollar,
levied last year. The people ~ they
eannak pag thaHe rates.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-02-29

BY reference to the figures in another
column, it will be seen that in former
times the State paid from 50, 800 to S4,-
600 for brains in the Executive Office
and that now it is paying $4,000 for
brasz
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-02-29
Reform NIOvement-Up Upward and
Onward.

We find the following in our western
exchanges: Gov. Cox, one of the signers,
was a member of Gen. Grants cabinet,
and Judge Stanley Matthews is one of
the most intellectual Republicans in
Ohio-a tower of strength to any cause:
CINCINNATI. January %, 1872.
The undersigned have observed with
of Liberal Republicans of Missouri for
Cincinnati on the Srst Wednesday, being
ton as their convictions of duty and the
public exigencY may require.
Heartily sympathiZing with the views
and purposes which have dictated this call,
the undersigned, in behalf of themselves
and such Republicans of this city and vi
entity as unite with them in sentiment.
join in the invitation and urge upon all
those favOring the political reforms propos-
ed as the object of this movement to attend
this meeting.
STANLEY MATTHEWS,
j. ID. Cox.
GEORGE HOADLY,
j. b. STALLO.
In addition to the foregoing, Judge
Brinkerhof, late Republican Chief JUS
tice of Ohio, has published strong let
ter endorsing the Liberal movement.
This begins to look like things were
working.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-02-29
The Illinois CentraI-.-The Eek.
ample Cited.

Frequent reference has been made in
the discussions of the Railroad Subsidy
to the liberal grants by the State of Hi
nois to her magnificent railway scheme
the Illinois Central, and the benefits re-
sulting therefrom. 1t should be remem-
bered that the success of this great enter
prise is due principally to the donation
of lands by the federal government.
And it should be remembered that the
State has voice in the management of
the Road; and further, that in consid-
Grafton of her liberality, the charter of
the company requires it to report semi
annually its gross earnings from which
it pays per cent. into the State Urea
sury. The report for the half year end
ing October 81, was laid before the Gov
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-02-29
The Pre-IdeatlaI Outiooie--Au a.
rnr n.orcIr Cor arnna.

Eros the Chicago Republican, leading He-
publican paper Of the Southwest
Among that class Of politicians who tlr0
months ago, could zee bnf one candidate
there IA now an anxious query wn...""
President Grant is reasonably certain
carrying several important States WNN
cOniessedly serious political nlunafu
been made. New York, Missouri Iu.
ana, Georgia, and perhaps lna.aaH
vote. Il Is feared, against Grant. 81 NH
nominated Their loss would probably
us the field.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-02-29

WEEKLY CLARIoE-Two dollars per year. and
an extra copy to getter up of club Of ten
or more.
SFs1-WEEKLY CLARToN-Four dollars Der
year, and an extra copy for club Of six or
more.
In future paper will be discontinued when
line expires
Remiifances should be by registered letter,
money order, draft, or by express. When 9TH
erwise, the Office cannot be responsible
All business communications should be ad-
dressed 10 Power Barksdale, Jackson Miss
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-02-29

On this connection it should be stated
that the Auditor new has seren clerical
Assistants. In former times he had but
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-02-29
...3.595,54O 81

In pursuance of law, Z per cent. of the
amount, viz s251 ,677 80, has been paid
into the State Treasury, which is an an
nual yield to the revenue of the State of
more than half million of dollars.
We would suggest that since the
Legislature has expressed its intention
against repeating the Subsidy Act, that
the Charters of the several companies be
so amended as to require them to pay
reasonable proportion of their earnings
into the State Treasury as indemnify for
the "a, 900 per mile donation.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-02-29
A despatch from Tallahassee saws tina

A despatch from Tallahassee says that
the Legislature of Florida ON Wednesday
by a large majority resolved that United
States Senator Osborn be requested to
resign, stating, among other reasons, that
the appointments to federal Offices made
by his recommendation were distractions
10 republican government.
The New York herald., 1872-10-03

SIXTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. -Four re-
formers pitted against each other in this dis
trict is as novel as it is refreshing. "Tis true,
tbs pity and pity tbs It's true" Two or
more Of them might be spared as missionaries
to other districts in the work Of reform. The
Sixth district would no doubt spare them, and
by SO doing spare themselves an overdose of
that new panacea of the political faculty. Mr..
Murphy has had considerable experience in
State legislation, and if he himself desires to
run, without bargain or sale with any indi-
vidual party or clique, the constituents might
90 farther aud fare worse in rejecting him.
The New York herald., 1872-10-03
TRIPLE S HEE T.
THE NEWS OF YESTERDAY
.To-Day's Contents of the
Herald.

THE ESCURIAL STRUCK BY LIGHTNING: ITS
PROBABLE DESTRUCTION AND HISTORY
CABLL TELEGRAMS FROM EUROPE AND
AUSTRALIA-SEvENTH PAGE.
The BURNING OF THE STEAMSHIP AMERICA,
AS TOLD BY THE OFFICERS AND MEN: AN
OFFICIAL INyESTIGATION-MME LUCIA
AS TE-PERSONAL-SEvENrH
PAGE
LEADING EDITORIAL: "THE PENNSYLVANIA
OCTOBER STATE ELECTION AND IT'S M
PORTANT BEARING UPON THE PRESIDEN-
TIAL ISSUE"-SIXTn PAGE.
FIRST DAY OF THE AUTUMN MEETING OF THE
AMERICAN JOCKEY CLUB: EXCELLENT
SPORT; RIDER INJURED-NASHvILLE
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES PAGE
GREELEY AMONG THE FARMERS OF THE KEY.
STONE TIRE GEORGIA ELECTION: A
DEMOCRATIC vICTORY-THIRD PAGE.
EX-MINIsTER CURTIN STATES his POSITION
MORE FULLY-HARLEM COURT HOUSE
POLITICAL-THIRD PAGE
THE NEWS FROM AsHINGTON-YACHTING-
COURT PROCEEDINGS-DR. yINTON'S Flu,
NERAL-SHIPPING-TENTH PAGE.
THE PATENBURG RIOT INvEsTIGATION-THE
BIENvILLE CATASTROPHE: MORE TESTI-
MONY-LITERARY CHIT-CHAT-FoURTH
PAGE.
THE BUSINESS ON CHANGE: THE CLIQUES
AND SECRETARY BOUTwELL-CAREER OF
"FAMOUSn SWINDLER-MEETING OF
VERMONT CENTRAL STOCKHOLDERS
FIFTH PAGE.
AMERICAN BIBLE UNION NANNIvERSARY-EIGHrH
PAGE.
The New York herald., 1872-10-03
Mr.. A. II. Stewart's Views ON Mr.
Greeley and tho Financial Policy
OF tho Admi ton.

MIR. A. II. Stcwart's Views on Mr..
Greeley and tho Financial Policy
Of tho Administration.
The administration orators and press have
been hard at work trying to convince the Reo-
pie that the election of Mr.. Greeley to the
Presidency would prove disastrous to the ma
tional finances and business Of the country
and, at the same time, have praised extrava-
gantly the financial policy of Secretary Bout
well and the republican party. Believing that
our great New York merchant, Mr.. A. T.
Stewart, vas fully competent to judge of this
matter, and that if he expressed ON opinion
he would do SO honestly, we sent
reporter to ascertain his views.
The interview we published yesterday
shows that he has no oIprehensions from the
election of Mr.. Greeley. When asked if he
thought Mr.. Greeley's election would be likely
to produce uncasiness and difficulty in the
financial affairs of the country he answered
emphatically, II do not" and then added,
.sWhy should it lead to difficulty?" Then
with regard to the tariff question he did not
think Mr.. Greeleys election would cause any
trouble. II think" he remarked '.Mr. Gree
ley leaves that question where it always should
be left-with the people, through their men,
bers Of Congress, uncontrolled by party dicta-
ton. have always contended that the tariff
revenue, should be dictated wholly by rules of
equity and justice, and so as to bear equally
in their application upon all interests and
classes. Take of the party whip, allow the
members Of Congress to consult the
general interests Of their respective con-
stituents in framing the tariff laws,
and I believe we should find every
interest much better served and protected
than it now is" Mr.. Stewart said he never
could learn that Mr.. Boutwell, had any special
financial views or policy. He thought the
sooner the Secretary ceased purchasing gov
ernment bonds not yet due at large premium
the better, and that the sooner it is understood
that the government intends to enter upon q
policy which at some future time, no matter
how remote, will lead to resumption Of specie
payments, the better it will be for everybody.
He added, that continuing the course which
has been pursued the last four years will never
lead us to specie payments, but would leave
every merchant at the mercy Of the gold gam
blers. 1t is evident then, that Mr.. Stewart
does not approve Of the financial policy of the
administration and that he has no fear of any
injury to business or the country should Mr..
Greeley be elected. In this, too, he probably
expresses the sentiment Of the majority of the
business community, notwithstanding the
assertions Of the party press and party politi-
clans To the contrary
The New York herald., 1872-10-03

vania and Indiana, as in 1856, popular re-
action may be created in favor of Greeley
and Brown which will secure them New York
and West against Grant and Wilson, will give
them the balance of power. Oonceding all
this, the conclusion, on the other hand. in
evitably follows that Pennsylvania and In
diana in October are indispensable. or that
Buckalew is necessary to any prospect OF sue
cess for the opposition alliance in November,
and that consequently these State skirmishes
of next Tuesday, if lost by the opposition, will
be as decisive against Greeley and Brown as,
in 1868, they were against Seymour and Blair.
Hence the tremendous pressure now brought to
bear upon both sides to carry Pennsylvania
and Indiana on Tuesday next. On the one
side the object is to carry redoubt or two
from which the great battle may be won; on
the other side the object is simply to hold the
advanced positions which command the field.
Or, in Pennsylvania, we may say each of
the two armies has brought forward its cham
pion for this October battle of next Tuesday,
and that thus the Presidential issue is mar
rowed down to the fight between Hartranft
and Buckalew. and that 'the eyes Of Della
ware" and Of all the other States are anxiously
6xed upon this momentous conflict. because
the result and its consequences cannot be fore
seen. We only know that both parties in the
Keystone State are moving heaven and earth
to give success each to their favorite champion;
it is morally certain that the State on Tuesday
next will poll larger vote than in any pre-
vious election in its history, and the same may
be said Of Ohio and Indiana; and it may be-
after oil, that certain outside factions not
taken into the general account will here and
there turn the scale. It will suffice for the
present that the Presidential issue is involved
in these October elections and mainly upon
the doubtful contest between Hartranft and
Buckalew in Pennsylvania.
The New York herald., 1872-10-03

The DISTRICT ArroRNEYsH1p. Here also
there are four candidates pressing their claims
upon the Convention-all good and true men.
Any one of the charmers would do we'll enough
were all the others away. But, like Banquo's
ghost, they ''will not out" until they are ruled
out on Saturday next. Judge Garvin has given
all-suficient proof Of his earnestness in the
work of REFORM with which the Office of Dis
trict Attorney has great deal to do. If, how
ever, any change is to be made in this
important Office and adjunct to the
criminal Judiciary Of the city and
county, the nominating Convention will find
in Mr.. Wheeler II. Peckham one in an
eminent degree qualified to fill it. Mr. Peck
ham has materially aided in the work Of re-
form and has been an active member of the
Bar Association. He is also well posted in all
that has been done with regard to the Ring in
dictments, and as public prosecutor would
be quite in his element.
The New York herald., 1872-10-03

The BURNING OF THE STEAMSHIP AMERICA
BY the arrival Of the steamship China, from
Japan and China, at San Francisco, yesterday,
and thence overland by Telegraph, we have
detailed report of the origin, progress and re-
suits of the conAagration by which the Pacific
Mail steamship America was lost at Yokohama.
The account varies but little from that which
was furnished to the readers of the HERALD
Immediately after the occurrence of the sad
event by our special dispatches to London and
thence through the cable to New York. Three
Americans, ffty-nine Chinese and number of
japanese were lost. An official investigation
has been held as to the cause Of the disaster
The Court declares that the fire was "the re-
suit of intention, not Of accident"
The New York herald., 1872-10-03

THE JUDICIARY CANvAss-THE SUPREME
Court JupaEsHP. P.-There are nine candi-
dates in the field for this important
Office. It is Of supreme importance
that the Convention nominate a man who
as lawyer and citizen has proved
himself worthy Of the Office and of the suf-
frages of the people Mr.. Algernon s. Sulli-
van meets these requirements. Others Of tho
candidates also do-Judges Sutherland and
Shea; but as one only can be elected, let the
Convention that meets on Saturday neu
choose between them. Mr.. Joseph ]. NarrA
The New York herald., 1872-10-03
The RIGHT MAN FOR THE RIGHT PLACE
William Butler Duncan for Mayor.

IT Is Nor JUSTICE to the managing Folly,
of Folly Hall, to liken him to the three tailors
Of Tooley street consolidated into one in
dividual. The three tailors were, after all,
considering the historical limitation, but three
nin.hs-or, reducing the fraction to its lowest
denomination, one-third-of ON ordinary man.
Hence, the reform Folly, being ON ordinary
man, beats the lowest denomination Of the
ToOley street tailors.
The New York herald., 1872-10-03

TIE SUPERIOR CoURT.-Four Richmonds
only in the field here Ex-Judge James G.
Spsncer has already occupied the bench of
this Court, and was defeated when candidate
for reelection; Mr. James w. Gerard Jr, is
worthy opponent to measure steel with in
contest for high Office on the judiciary, hay
ing Coke and Blackstone at his "fngers'
ends" But in this case the nominating Con-
vention will perhaps exhibit proof of their
superior wisdom by presenting for election by
the citizens the name of the ex-judge-James
G. Spencer
The New York herald., 1872-10-03

The TINE HAS Come when the people Of
this island should choose Mayor who IS
neither a political hack nor politician, who
has no jobs to look after, no friends to reward,
and no enemies to punish; but whose integ-
rity, ability and experience in business affairs
can be fully relied upon in the work of honest
reform. Need we say that w. Butler Duncan,
prominently among our worthy citizens, fully
meets these demands?
The New York herald., 1872-10-03

AIsAcE AND LORRAINE. must be the
scenes now witnessed in Alsace and Lorraine
The French ore leaving the provinces in
thousands. On Sunday last not fewer than
one thousand two hundred men, women and
This is one of the bitter fruits of the war;
We honor the French for their love of coun-
try; but we cannot blame the Germans
Had the French succeeded it is certain that
Germany would have been dismembered
War is always and necessarily cruel Should
France ever draw the sword for revenge the
memory of this exodus will give strength to
her arm
The New York herald., 1872-10-03

WE WANT FOR our MAYOR candidate
whose high character is sufficient guarantee
in his behalf, man whose position places
him above all the temptations to corruption,
man who can have no other objects in
accepting the Office than the public good and
the appreciation of the community and such
a man is William Butler Duncan.
The New York herald., 1872-10-03

THE MAYOR OF New York should be gen.
leman Of broad views, unassailable integrity
and large experience. In Mr.. Butler Duncan
we have such man, and he ought to be
nominated by Tammany and endorsed by all
the reform parties.
The New York herald., 1872-10-03

RAILWAY MANAGEMENT IN ENaLAND.-"Ru
ming ahead at terrible rate of speed to
''make up time" on railway from London
for Edinburgh, produced yesterday the disas-
trous collision and melancholy loss Of life
which are reported to us by cable from Eng
land When, or how, will the managers and
the working officials of railways be brought to
due sense Of their responsibility and duty
towards the travelling public?
The New York herald., 1872-10-03

TAMMANy HAS Now GRAND OPPORTUNITY to
wash out the last stain of corruption by taking
for its standard-bearer in the coming con-
test for the Mayoralty Mr.. William Butler
Duncan
The New York herald., 1872-10-03

Mn. WILLIAM BUTLER DUNCAN il n member
of one of the strongest banking houses in the
country. He is gentleman of high culture,
and possesses in rare combination all the
qualities that fit him to discharge in bril-
liant manner the manifold duties pertaining
to the position Of Mayor Of our progressive
city
The New York herald., 1872-10-03

WOODS MUSEUM Broadway. corner Thirtieth st.
EsoApKp FROM SING SING. Afternoon and Evening
The New York herald., 1872-10-03

THE BEST MAN FOR MAyoR-William Butler
Duncan.
The New York herald., 1872-10-03

BOWERY THEATRE Bowery.-ErH on, BEFORE The
A AMIspHEErs-CALIroRNIA mi DIAMONDS, &C.
The New York herald., 1872-10-03

UNION SQUARE THEATRE. Broadway, between Thir.
teenth and Fourteenth streets-AcsEs.
The New York herald., 1872-10-03

We REQUIRE FOR MAYOR one who has
large stake in the interest Of the city-a gen.
tleman Of position, influence and experience
like William Butler Duncan. Mr.. Duncan
understands thoroughly the wants of our
city, and would know how to combine judi
cious economy with q liberal expenditure for
public improvements. Mayoral miser is as
much out of place in city like New York az
q wholesale political robber.
The New York herald., 1872-10-03

BOOTHS THEATRE, Twenty third street, corner Sixth
veuue.-ARRAH-SA- PocUE.
The New York herald., 1872-10-03

These newspapers have forgotten principle.
honor and duty in their own greed for partisan
success. No mans reputation is any longer
dear to them, and political opposition is con-
sidered full justification for personal vituper-
alton. Many of these stories may be true, but
even their truth in most cases is no excuse for
their present publication. General Grants
official acts are generally well understood, and
all who approve of his conduct as President
will reject the accusations of his enemies. 1t
would be impossible to convince either MIR.
Greeleys friends or his enemies among the
masses that zone B. F. Camp" was his ''agent"
in any operation involving bribery and cor
ruption. The whole course of the partisan
press is as futile as it is degrading, and it can
only end in stern rebuke of such false
journalism or the downfall of the Republic.
The New York herald., 1872-10-03

THEATRE CoMIQUE. No. ol4 Broadway.-yARIErr