The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-08-08

GRAND FINALE!l
And LO! N Mountain LabOred and
n Mouse was brought Forth.
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ACT ~.
SCENE 1.-The Convention called to order |
by Griggs (black), of Issaquena. The roll
called; all the delegates present except
Judge Hancock. Motions in great number
made, but were never voted upon; reso-
luton was offered to clear the hall OF alt but
members of the press and invited guests.
Considerable discussion As to who were the
invited guests. Caldwell called for the read
ing of the call for the Convention. He said
the Executive Committee never had meet
ing; he declared the Convention was not
Convention. but a mass meeting. He moved
that Judge Hancock and Mr.. Shorter (col.),
of Kinds, members of the Ecutive Commit
tee, be brought before the Convention and
explain how it happened to be called. He
said he was at the meeting that appointed
the Executive Committee, and that he NOM
mated Mr.. Shorter for chairman, and he
was elected as such. Musgrove arose to eX-
plain He said Judge Hancock was elected
first and was of right chairman. Caldwell
said that he knew better, that Shorter was
elected first. Musgrove said that there was
difference of opinion; that his recollection
was that Hancock was elected first. The
More sharp shooting between MusgroYe and
Caldwell. and "nobody hurt" Many dele
gates-"Mr. Speaker" "Mr. President"
"Mr. Churmun." "What's befo' de house? ?"
The Chair said that there were two motions
before the house, and explained that the
most important one was that after session
of fourteen hours, the Convention had con-
cluded to conclude whether the Convention
was Convention or not. Barclays Digest
spoken of frequently, but we doubt if Bar
clay himself could digest the proceedings of
| this Convention-or "what is it?" First
motion withdrawn; second motion renewed,
| then visa versa. Motion to appoint COM
mittee on "credentiuns." Head moved TO
elect committee. Chair wouldn't entertain
| such a motion unless Head would show his
'tnthortty.' Whar did yOu eber hur of such
| a motion % Motion TO appoint the Commit
tee lost. Chair said some gentleman had
voted twice. Loud Applause Motion
made to admit CORDOBA (col.) as proxy from
Warren county. Fierce battle of words be-
tween Jones (col.) and Barrow (col.), of
Warren. Jones said there were other dele
gates from Warren who were rot delegates
nor proxies, but proxies to proxies Bar
1
county; he couldn't do it; no, Stree; he
was out, and would have to stay out. All
the delegates on the floor at once CORDOBA
-"Mr. Chairman-I claim to vote-here is
my authority" showing his credentials.
| Chair refused to recognize him. Galleries
| open volley of words. johnson (col.)
moves his hand majestically at the galleries
and tells them to "dry up" Galleries-"We
paws our taxes" CORDOBA rejected. After
much lowering adjourned to 5I3 O'Clock.
Nothing done as yet.
SCENE 2.-Met as usual. Much noise and
confusion. Hall again cleared. Finally,
about o'clock, Committee on credentials
appointed. During the interim motions to
adjourn to supper were numerous, but were
voted down. Many white and cOlored wor-
thies called upon TO speak, which they did.
Jc hnson (col.) said to the Door-keeper,
"Iook here, Jones, let dat niger in, he's
my cousin" Jones couldn't see it. john
son moved that Mr.. Smith be admitted car
ried. Mr.. Smith, about Is years old, black,
with an old Yankee brass buttoned coat,
bare footed, and very dirty shirt, entered
and took his seat among the press gang.
The galleries vacated for supper. Still no
reported, seating all delegates except Cum
bingham and DeNyse, also seating CORDOBA.
DeNyse felt hurt and wanted the report re-
jected. Caldwell moved to adjourn. Mus
grove tried to silence Caldwell. Caldwell
told him to attend to his own business, he
(Caldwell) knew what he was about. Bell
moved to adjourn sine die. Motion to adopt
report-tie; Chair voted for, and report
adopted. Motions in great numbers; it was
impossible to say what was up. Finally
a committee en- permanent organization was
appointed.
TIKI GALLERIES.
During the whole day the galleries had
been remarkably lukewarm, and had only
occasionally taken part in the proceedings.
At this juncture their interest revived, and
they opened heavy fire after the following
style: "DeNyse." "Nicecy." ''Nicecy."
"Musgrove." "MusgrOve." supper" "Sup
per-" "Grubb." Finally basket laden with