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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-11
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE
JUDICIARY

The Committee on the Judiciary. to 1oh0m tcere
referred the credentials OF Adelbert AmeS.
claiming 10 be Senator elect from The State OF
Mississippi, report The fo}l0lciag facts and
conclusions
Mr.. AmeS was born in Mime in 1885. and
resided with his parents in that State till
1856. when he entered the Military Acad-
envy at West Point. From lS56 he rem aimed
in the military service OF the United States
until he resigned his cOmmissio on, which he
states, was after the passage hut before the
approval by the President, OF the bill finally
declaring Mississippi entitled to represen-
tation in Congress.
Until 1862 his parents continued to reside
in Maine, and such articles and papers of
his rs would naturally he kept at home re-
manned at his fathers house. In 1862 his
parents received To Minnesota. carving
with them the effects of their son in their
possession, and in subsequent years he oc-
casionally revisited Maine. but owned no
land and occupied no habitation there of his
own.
In 1868 he was ordered to Mississippi; on
the 18th of June in that year, he became
Provisional Governor hy appointment from
General Mcdowell, then district COM
mander: and i'm March. 1863 he became
himself district commander by assignment
of the President of the United States. These
relations continued modified, ii modified at
all. only as will presently appear.
The election seems tn have been regular.
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certificate. no question has been made
touching the right of Mr.. Ames TO take his
seat. except to the character of his residence
in Mississippi.
The provision of the Constitution OF the
United States under which the question
arises Is this:
mo person shall be RSenator who shall
not have attained to the age. of thirty wears.
and been nine years citizen of the United
States. and who shall mo-. when elected. be
an inha5itant of that State for which he
shall be chosen"
1t will be seen that to be eligible as a
Senator of the United States, a person, in
addition to other qualifications, NUT be an
inhabitant of the State for which he is
chosen, and he must be such an inhaDitant
sAbohea elected.
The election in this instance occurred on
the 18th day OF January, 1870.
At this time Mr.. Ames was a military
officer, stationed in Mississippi by order of
superior military authority. and acting
Governor by appointment from
as already stated. His presence
in these two characters comprises every
thing bearing upon the question of his resi- |
became a candidate for the Senate. The |
precise date cannot be fixed, but not long /
before tie election General Ames deter |
mined TO allow his name 20 be submitted TO /
he Legislature as one of those from which |
he choice of Senators might be made.
Having reached this determination, and |
n connection with 1t, General Ames de-
ion in regard TO his future residence. His
language. as delivered to the COMMITTEES,
ouching his declaration and acts, is rs fol-
ows. #4 Il
ssUpon the success OF the Republican
ieket in Mississippi, was repeatedly APP
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Meeting in Vfcl<s.
burg.

meeting was held on the 81. VIM
French in the chair. A series of resolu-
tons were offered (by Col. McCardle,) Of
which the following is a specimen:
Resolved. That as Adelbert Ames, by the
use OF the Federal bayonets, drove Governor
Humphreys from the Executive Mansion
and office in 1868, IL is fit that Humphreys
be chosen by the people to drive Ames from
his position in 1873.
Resolved, That this meeting will appoint
- delegates to the Meridian Convention
with instructions to carry out the sense OF
this resolution.
Gen. Writ Adams offered the following as
a-substItute
Resolved, by the County Convention OF
Warren, That the chairman of this conven-
ton be hereby empowered and instructed
To appoint - delegates to the State Con-
vention, to assemble at Meridian on the
18th inst, aud said delegates are hereby in
structed to oppose, by argument aud their
votes, any and all nominations for State
officers, as measure, in our judgment, un-
wise and ineXpedient in the present atti-
tude OF the two political parties in our
State.
Capt G.. f. Webb offered the following:
Resolved, That this Convention now pro-
coed to select twenty-five delegates TO the
Meridian Convention Immediately; except
that in the event that said Convention de-
clare TO place in the field a State ticket that
they be requested TO propose and advocate
the selection Oh GOV ID. u. mum pHFtNS as
the candidate for Governor.
Capt. w. Il. Spears offered a substitute
for the whole the folio wing;
Resolved, That this convention appoint
twenty delegates at large from the county,
who shall be instructed alone to support
true and tried white men Tor State offices
add that they shall not be embarrassed by
instructions To secure the nomination of any
particular individual.
Mr.. Marshall moved 10 amend by striking
out the word while" Carried.
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THE CLARION, the Meridian Mercury ana
Wafer Valley Central have taken the rclns
of the Alcorn movement in haud.-Me-
ridian Gazette.
This is simply untrue as to The Ola
RON. We are for hands of-an open
field and fair fight between the Repub-
licans. But it we should take part in
the ''Alcon movement (Which we are
as certain not to do as that the world
stands, it will be more than offset by
the aid and comfort which the Ames
gang is receiving from such sources as
the Gazette
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ASEES ON GIBBS.

- KNOW THAT MAN GIBBS TO BE CORRUPT.
. While in Washington, Gibbs as Chairman
" OF the Committee of Sixteen. signed
" vouchers for Dugan, the Convention Prin-
"ter to the amount of $4,000, for work
- W hich had already been paid for! Gibbs
= did it, as | believe. for consideration.
" aud no party can live that upholds such
"men.--A. AMEs.
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state Convention Of Grangcr~.

A more imposing body Of men meyer
assembled in this State than the Conven-
ton Of Changers now in session in this
city. Three hundred delegates represent
ing the great agricultural interest, the
paramount industry of the State, are in
attendance. In our next number we
will publish a full list of the delegates
together with such proceedings as are
accessible to the public.
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Our usually fair-dealing contemporary,
the Prairie News, says that Father-in-
law Buffers letter to Gov Powers, in
curing about the Mississippi debt, is a
forgery" Son-in-law Ames will not
say it is not genuine.
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THE CLARION prints and issues Alcorn's
speech as an extra. Query Is he THE CLA-
RIoN's candidate tor Governor ?- Forest
Register
No, stree He is not our candidate
We printed his speech for public in
formation, as newspaper enterprise,
just as the Pilot has printed its version.
He is Republican candidate, but we do
confess to liking of the way he pitches
into the "thieves," and while he is doing
what he can to help Mississippi get rid of
the gang, we don't see any use in open
ing fire in his rear.
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Hon. Stephen johnson, present Sena.
tor from Carroll county, announces him.
self as candidate for Senator from the
Carroll, Lefore and Montgomery Dis
trict. He says he is "a Republican, but
not a Radical" He was always
as Conservative in the present Legisla-
ture w. Fl. Parker is the nominee of
the Ames faction.
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The Rep"dinted SIIssI-.iPPl Bond
From tie Philadelphia Age

From tie Philadelphia Age
There Is powerful lobby at work % 5iss5
In All possible ways.to secure the elevation
of their agent and tool to the Chief mg-t,eg
tracy OF the State of Mississippi. a tbs
want to put Ames where he will "u2 tbf
most good.n Butler was the author ~ sn.
salary grab" game In Congress. he llii,oI.
gagged la the same business In Mlssls''Ft
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-11

The campaign speakers announced by
the State Republican Central Committee
OF Iowa, who have taken the back pay
are being withdrawn, in accordance with
one of the planks of the platform.
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NV Oh

New ORLEANS, Sept. 4th, 1873
Harris Barksdale, Esq, Secretary, Demo-
cratic Committee:
DEAR SIR-Your letter has been referred
me for reply. We Will carry delegates to
your convention at half fare.
Yours, very truly,
+. +. SHUTE,
Genl Ticket Agent y. o., NJ. q I. X. X.
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1t is singular that everybody has toll
GRAFTON of difference in opinion about the
plan of campaign in the coming election,
except the gentry who are laundering
after places on the Meridian ticket.
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The sleePies for a place on the Meri.
dian ticket are great in getting up sensa
tional communications. Look at East
Mississippi, (written from Meridian)
which is copied into the Pilot with inf.
mite relish. Who doesn't see the ear
marks of one of the disinterested gentry
in that production?
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-11

THE FAMILY Fuss. The Pilot warns
the followers of the Rabble ticket not to
attend the Republican State Convention
to be held in this city on the 18th. The
official organ is evidently apprehensive
of serious consequences if the faithful
come within reach of the Eminent Man.
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TRUE. Ex-senator II. :. Foote, ia a
letter to the Washington Chronicle incl
dentaly says the following. which is true
to the letter:
Had this important safeguard, suffrage
been voluntarily accorded 10 the blacks by
the white residents themselves Of the south,
Immediately after the war had closed. so
that the colored inhabitants of that section
might not have been thrown upon the car
pet bag gentry for protection. IL must be
now most manifest 10 all that this most do
ellie and affectionate race would long since
have become thoroughly assimilated In
feeling, as they doubtless are In Interest
with those who had previously held them
i'm servitude and this Republic would some
time ago have enjoyed that repose and pros
perity which is coveted
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THIRTY-FIRsT SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
The Anti-Radicals of this District have
nom mated DIR. Simpson Parks, of Mont
oomery. He is a man of ability-un-
bending integrity-and experience as a
legislator. It will be fortunate day for
Mississippi whom she can commit the
Guidance Of her affairs to the hands of
such men as Simpson Parks.
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Judge C. C. Shackleford Republican

Judge G. G. shackleford Republican,
delivered to a mixed audience at Canton,
last week, speech in which he demon
str2ted that there is ring formed in this
State to compel the payment of the Re
pudiated Bonds Judge Shackleford
charged that Ames, acting under the
guidance Of Butler. Of Massachusetts,, is
at the head Of it.
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SPECIAL TO THE CLARION.
County Against NOmI-
nations AT Meridian.

Holly SPRINGS, Sept. sth, 1873.
EDITORS OF THE CLARION:
Marshall sends greeting. She has az
pointed delegates with instructions to OPP
pose the nomination of State ticket at
Meridian. w. +, HYER,
II. &. MYERS.
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Occasionally you hear fellow shout
ing Justify somebody's trying ''to sell you
out" It is the thief's expedient of cry
ing stop thief"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-11

A MERCHANTABLE CoMMoDITY-A
fellow who is in the habit of raising a
clamor on the subject of "seIIing out"
1t is only way with him of crying him
self off at auction to the highest bidder.
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1Azoo CoUNTY.-A meeting was held
ON Saturday to appoint delegates to the
Meridian Convention. A delegate in
forms us that the delegation, though un-
instructed, are unanimously opposed to
the nomination of State ticket.
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Gratefully yours,
D- II Dr,
T. Hon. Ridgeley c. Powers, Governor OF
Mississippi.

That this debt will ultimately be paid by
the State, pToutded the Republican party re-
mains tn POioer, there cannot exist the
shadow of a doubt.-Jaekson Pilot.
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The Conservative newspapers of the
State, so far as they have expressed an.
opinion, are about equally divided on the
question Of nominating ticket at Meri-
dian.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-11

The Pilot re-echoes all the blood and
the thunder manifestos of the Bourbons.
They help it to crush out conservatism in
the Radical party; and it helps them to
crush out coRservatism in the Demo
cratic party. The extremes have met;
and their notes iingle harmoniouslY.
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Transportation Of Delegates to the Con-
sarvativs-Dsmoeratie Convention
at Meridian.

The following letters have been received
by the Secretary of the Conservative-Dem
ocratic Executive Committee, and are pub
Hshed for the benefit of those interested:
VIcKsBURG, Sept. Sd, 1873.
Harris Barksdale, Esq, Secretary Conser-
vative-Democrati Executive Committee
DEAR SIR-Delegates to the Democratic
Convention at Meridian, on the 18th inst
paying full fare going will be returned tree
upon certificate of the Secretary of the Con-
vertion that they were i'll attendance as
delegates. M. EMANUEL
President V. & III. X. X.
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Gov. Alcorn was announced to have
spoken at fernando yesterday. The
Memphis Appeal, referring to this an
nouncement, says:
His speech at Jackson proves
that he is prepared to co operate
with all men. of whatever shade of color or
politics, who desire to wrest the State from
the hands of the Ames-Butler party. Any
way, he IL entitled to a respectful hearing
from Mississippians. of whom he is the best
representative the dominant party has ever
elected to office. fa
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RANKIN COUNTY. r Delegates have
beep appointed to Meridian by the Con-
servstives without instructions.
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NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 4th, 1873.

NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 4th, 1873.
H. Barksdale, Esq, Jackson, Miss:
DEAR Sm-Yours is received. We will
carry the delegates to your convention at
Meridian at half rates, but they must buy
tickets before they start. No certificates
will be taker Very respectfully,
T.. ID. FROST,
General Manager n. o., JIG G.. N. X. r.
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LATER

After the foregoing waJ put in type,
we were informed that paper numer
ously signed was in circulation calling
for another meeting, to obtain fuller.
expression Of public sentiment, in conse-
quence of dissatisfaction occasioned by
the action of the one above mentioned
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The Bond EHOIders'COMnseIM m q ufr-
ing About the SO-caIIed Debt
Of NIiSsIsSTppI.
RosroN. Mass. Angnst 18th. 1879

DEAR SIR:-Please oblige me by stating
as near rs you can, what is the debt OF your
state bearing interest, and at what average
rate, say on the first of July last.
II yen will oblige me with an answer,
Will remain
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Desoto Agnin.t NominnIIon.

IfEkNANDO, mss, NPpt., Jth, IS13.
Gov. Alcorn is now addressing an i'm
mense multitude Of both white and coIorcd
No nomination at Meridian is the sentiment
Of this people. MISSISSIPPI.
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The Vicks5urg Herald doubts the pro-
prlety of the census ventilation" bv The
| CLARION. Somewhere in Holy Writ we re-
member to have read IA passage where in
substance it is inquired ''it man builds a
house without first summing up the cost. -
! or a captain goes out to battle ibefore he
| has first informed himself as TO the strength
| of the enemy 1t i more than wise for us
| to fully understand both the tactics and
| mum Der OF the Radical party in Mississippi.
We must advance our lines and make issue
with intent to conquer and to do this we
must first know what exertion is necessary
to encompass the desired end. 1t Is very
poor policy to Ego it blind and trust TO
uck.'-Y azoo Democrat.
Words fitly spoken. No party ever
won victory by undertaking the strength
of the adversary. The introduction of
the subject renders appropriate the men
ton of another fact: The Conserva-
tives are frequently admonished that
they must do as we'll as they did in 1868,
when many thousands of negroes voted
with them against the DISTINGUISHING
Constitution, and many other thousands
did not vote at ALL No,c, ,ce aciH tell
them that to succeed they must poll far
larger pote than they did in 1868 That
year their vote, all told, was GO, 900,
which was Is, 900 votes less than the Re-
publican candidate received in 1869.
The aggregate vote Of the State should
he estimated at not less than l45. 600.
The half of this would lie ~, 500. There
fore the Conservatives must enter upon
the canvass, if they expect to win the
election, with determination to carry at
least 9, 900 more votes for the ticket than
they polled in 1868. But it must be
borne in mind that in that election there
were several thousand persons who were
DISTINGUISHED, that are now voters. They
have reinforced the Conservatives, and if
the negroes who voted with us in 1868
can be brought back to their position,
with an addition of several thousand
from the same class, the election can be
again carried but it is evident it cannot
be down by drawing g the color line," or
unfurling the banner of the white
mans party" A plan of campaign which
will unite the thousands of honest Re
publicans, white and black, who are dis
satisfied with the Ames ticket, and the
Conservative masses, will secure a tri-
umph. But the union of all these ele-
ments must be cordial and thorough, and
their efforts unsparing. Whether the
patriotism and self-denial of the leaders
of the parties opposed to the Rabble
ticket are equal to the emergency is one
of the problems of the future.
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CASTOR, Sept. Sth, 1873.
MadiSn has passed resolutions favOring
disbandment and sends delegates to State
Convention instructed to oppose nomina-
tons NJ
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Why do certain newspaper writers still
persist in mentioning the names of Gems.
WalthalI and Lowry in connection with
the gubernatOrial nomination when it is
known that these gentlemen, with the
concurrence and approval of their friends,
have emphatically and Internationally
declared that they would not accept a
nomination? Referring to the course of
Gen. Lowry, the Meridian Mercury pays
him the following high compliment,
which is also applicable to Gen. Wal
thall
He wrote, weeks ago, a letter. positively
Withholding his name from the uses his
partial friends would make of it. That was
most honorable to him. and spoke his great
ness of soul, and stands, to-day, the highest
evidence he has ever yet given OF his wor-
thiness to fill the highest position in the Yift
of the people. He knew that his beloved
people OF Mississippi were beset b., too
serious troubles to BE- thinking OF bestow-
ing rewards Of merit, and his self->acrtice
aud magnanimity We're equal to the occa-
sion calling for their exhibition.
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Carpet.Baggery Illustrated.

Before the war the taxable property of
South Carolina was estimated at $487,-
319, 128, and the taxes averaged about
800, 900 annually. In 1870 the property
valuation had fallen to S183.913,317,
while taxation had increased to more
than $4,000, 900! Before the war the
debt of the State was in the neighbor-
hood OF Sc, 100000; now it is $40, 000,-
000 The carpet-baggers themselves
acknowledge that fully 81 900, 900 out of
the SIC, 900, 900 were illegally contracted,
and the citizens insist that the bonds
which represent the fraudulent indebted
ness are null and void, and shall not be
paid. Nov, in order to compel the levy
ing of tax to pay the interest on the
debt, Morton, Bliss & CO., of New York,
have commenced suit against the State
authorities who have revealed the above
posture of the condition of the people of
that State.
Let the people of Mississippi take
warning Beast Butler, in view of the
prospect of the election of his son-in-law,
Governor of the State, has already insti-
tuted inquiry into their pretended debt
He is the reputed counsel of the bond
holders, and a judgement obtained
against the State through an Ames judi
ary, and the levying of a tax through a
mercenary Legislature, will seal the
mortgages on all the property and labor
of the State, to the Shylocks, for the next
half century.