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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-16

STEAM WHISTLES IN THE STREET.-A few days
ago, as Mr.. b. Frank Townsend,w coming from
the South side to the central part of the city,
he was detained below the railroad, about
quarter of an hour, by the obstruction of the
roadway with shifting trains. While there wai-
ting, the engineer Of passing locomotive gave
q sharp shrill blast with his steam whistle which
frightened Mr.. Us horse so badly that it wheeled
suddenly around upsetting the carriage and
starting on in a run. Both Mr.. T. and the vehicle
were dragged about 81 yards. Now, what neces-
ties at all The locomotives are moved by hand
signals, approaching trains are sgnaledby bells,
and brakes may be applied upon shifting CARS in
the discretion Of competent brakssmsn. There
is no actual necessity for the blowing OF steam
whistles in the streets of the city. and some
measures should be adopted to prevent it,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04
The COIOred NHen on the Ames
Ticket.

A. X. Davis, the Ames nominee for
Lieutenant Governor, is the best man on
the Rabble ticket. He was born and
raised in this city Our people will re-
collect him as the colored youth who, a
few years Immediately before the war,
was the constant and attentive guide of
Rev. Mr.. Lane, the blind teacher and
humanitarian of the Blind Asylum, in
this city. During the war, he passed out
of our view; and was next heard of as
member of the Convention of 1868, from
Noxubee county. He has since that
time been returned two successive terms
to the Legislature. In that body, with
the exception of one or two other Radi-
Gals, he enjoyed a larger share of the
goodwill of the Conservatives than any
other member of his party. Without in
the least degree compromising his man
hood, he has invariably displayed the re-
spect which most well-raised Southern
colored men have felt for the whites of
their own section; and his conduct has
been free from the turbulence and i'll
breeding characteristic of the carpet-bag
darkey, who has abandoned his tonsorial
vocation in the North to perform the
mission of legislator for the South. 1t
is probable that if the Ames ticket should
be elected (Which God forbid the nomi-
nee for Lieutenant Governor will succeed
to the Office of Chief Magistrate of the
State, bewildering as the fact may be,
and this mention of his antecedents may
not be without interest.
The colored nominee for Secretary of
State, James Hill, of Marshall, is also
to the manor (but not so much to the
manner born. Without the good sense,
breeding and sound balance of Davis, he
is shallow-pated and pert. Still he is
better man and has more intellect than
the head of his ticket.
T. w. Cardozo, the other colored man,
is a part of the drift-wood that foated |
into the State after the war. We know
nothing of his antecedents, except that
be is Circuit Clerk of Warren county. |
Cardozo, with Hill and Geo. E. Harris,
.wo colored men and one scallawag, will
constitute the State Board of Education |
f the Rabble ticket should be elected.
Though nothing is known of Cardozo,
here is relief in the thought that the /
State will be rid of Pease.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04

In this number we have published a
report of the proceedings of this body.
Including hangers-On and dead-beats, it
was largely attended but number of
counties were represented by bogus dele
gates, who are aliens to every class of our
people. Other counties were represented
by the agents of packed, backyard con-
claves. These, with some really good
men, who entered the body with pure in
tentions, but became disguised before the
farce wound itself up, constituted the so
called Convention. In the early stage
of its proceedings it assumed the virtue
of order and propriety; but it had not
progressed far before its real character
developed itself, and it degenerated into
a bowling rabble. Forty votes out of
about two hundred and thirty we're cast
for the present Acting-Governor Powers,
and these, for the most part, represented
the integrity and responsibility of the con-
Germ. There was no actual split between
the discordant elements pending the pro-
ceedings; but nothing could be palmer
than the profound disgust and discon-
tent which they occasioned among the
better class. 1t was evident that Spoon
ey Butler, through his son-in-law Ames,
had outgeneraled his opponents that he
had packed the Convention with MERGE
naries. They stormed the works of their
adversaries and carried everything by
force. They took the scaips not only of the
chiefs, but of the rank and file of the
other wing. In the routed faction of the
party are to be found its best ma
terial-those who have joined the
Republican party from convictions OF
duty, in the belief that it promised our
people rest from the agitation of the
questions settled by the war. 1t is to be
hoped that these men, and they are not
a few, will not tamely submit to the rule
of the rabble. May We not appeal to
them to unite with us in a determined
effort to save the vessel of State from the
yawning abyss into which the Jacobins
and Plunderers are driving it?
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04

Before the Rabble Convention though
delivered in mild-mannered style, was
an appeal to the passions and prejudices
of the colored race and the Northern
people against everything Southern 1t
convicted the adventurer with seeking
to organize strife in the State while he is
presumptiously seeking to be made Gov
ernor. His blows were aimed principally
at what he called the ''Locofoco Democ-
racy" which he characterized as a slavery
party; drove his spear into the body of
the dead institution, and held up the
legislation of 1S65-66 as the symbol of
the faith of those who are opposing his
election. He is simply fomenter of
strife and Rioter.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04
OUR PLATFORM.

Strict construction of delegated powers
self-rule for the States; the supremacy OF
the civil over military authority; hands of
the people by the Federal authorities in the
exercise of their right of local self-gOvern-
ment.
"A reduction of taxes.
Retrenchment to lessen the burden of
taxation, and consequently, a reduction of
salaries, which are disproportioned to the
Iabors performed, in the various depart
ments Of the State government.
The necessity of thorough scrutiny into
the conduct OF public agents, and expulsion
from Office on conviction of crime.
No legislation insidiously to aggrandize
individuals and classes at the expense of
the many.
The public domain should be held sacred
from the touch of and-grabbers, no matter
what their plausible pretence of public i'm
prOvement.
No more Railroad subsidies except by
consent of the people first ascertained.
Good faith in the disposition of the grants
by Congress for educational purposes.
No payment, nor recognition in any form
whatever, of Bonds created during former
generations and repudiatel by the people
concerned as unconstitutional and not bind
ing upon them.
Opposition to all Credit Mobilier transac-
tons; to the increase of the pay of the
President and of Congressman, and to the
Back-Salary Grab by which Congress seized
from the Treasury large sums in excess Of
the amount for which it contracted to serve.
No agitation of the questions settled by
the Constitutional Amendments; Equal
Rights, without regard to race or nativity !;
ana good will to all but the fomenters Of
strife and the spectators of our people.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04

The Pilot admits that Butler, the
father-in-law, did probably write the
letter to Gov. Powers, on the 18th of
August, inquiring after the so-called
debt of the State, but surmises that he
was only preparing statistics for the
canvass" In the name of common sense
what has the Repudiated Bond debt, or
any other debt of Mississippi, to do with
Buffers canvass for Governor of Massa-
chusetts? The explanation is untenable
and absurdly prepOsterous. The truth is,
Butler is attorney for the bond-holders,
and has laid deep scheme to mortgage
the property and labor of the State to Sc
cure the pretended claim through the
agency of Ames, as his son-in-law, who is
an interested party. People of Mississippi,
property owners, men of toll, will you
not rise as one man to defeat this scheme
of taxation and plumber?
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04
Senator u. l.. AIcOrn n Candidate
for Governor.

Elsewhere in this number we have
published report of the speech delivered
in this city on the 30th by Senator AL
corn announcing himself as a candidate
for Governor, and setting forth the
grounds of his opposition as Mississip-
plan and as a Republican to the election
of Ames whose triumph he holds will be
the consummation of all that is evil to
the people of the State. The address
was delivered before a very large audi
ence. As might have been supposed, it
produced a profound sensation. The
speech in coming to the public, presents
to the Conservative Democracy the alter
native Of bringing out candidate of
their own party, or of leaving the field
of contest to Ames and Alcorn on the
issues set forth in the speech of the latter
with Carter, the colored candidate,
thrown in.
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Amsg Fathsr-in-Law and the Repu-
dated Bonds.
The Conspiracy against the Tax
Payers!

The charge has been repeatedly made,
that Anes, the nominee of the extreme
Radicals, is prominent member of
ring of which his father in-law, Beast
Butler is the chief, to recognize and fund
twenty-five millions of Repudiated Mis-
sissippi Bonds. 1t has been charged
that Butler owns eight millions of these
bonds, a part of which we are led to in
fer he holds in trust for his hopeful SON
in-law, and that he is to receive large
contingent as Attorney to secure their
collection and payment. A part of the
scheme was to nominate Ames by the
Radicals and elect him to the Office of
Governor, and an obsequious Legisla-
ture, which would be bribed and bullied
into funding the debt and mortgaging
the property and labor of the people for
its payment. In startling confirmation
of this charge, we append the following
letter from Butler himself to His Excel
lency Gov. R. G. PGwers, written on the
18th of August, making inquiry as to the
exact amount of the debt. The original
of the letter was in our possession during
the sitting of the Radical Convention
(and still is }, and large number of del
egates and citizens have called to exam
| inc it-some of whom were familiar with
the peculiar autograph of the Beast.
Here is the letter:
BosToN, MASS, August 18th, 1873.
DEAR SIR:-Please Oblige me by stating
as near as you can, what is the debt OF your
State bearing interest, and at what average
rate, say on the first of July last
| If you will oblige me with an answer,
| will remain
Gratefully yours,
BENZ. +. BUTLER.
To Hon. Ridgeley G. Powers, Governor OF
MiSsiSsiDDi.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04
Not Quite "ExpIOded., :,

The Pilot has discovered that Beast
Butler has written a letter to Missouri
making inquiry about the debt of that
State similar to the one he addressed to
Gov. Powers, which only proves that the
Beast is counsel for the holders of the
bonds of another State besides Mis-
sissippi.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04
Alc0rm Proposes n Joint Discuss
cmSstom with A Hmes~.Fhe Latter
had Rather Not.
JACKSON. Miss Auopst % 1872

JACKSON, Miss, August %. 1872.
Hon. A. Ames:
SIR: You are announced as the nominee
of convention now sitting, tor the Office OF
Governor of this State. am a candidate
before the people for that office; propose to
speak on the issues of the canvass In this
city Tonight; shall review your claims and
present my own to the people; hape it will
suit your convenience to meet me before the
masses in debate.
Ny friend, Capt VIM. T. NeSbitt, of De-
Soto county, viii hand you this note: and
goes TO you authorized to arrange with
yourself or friend, the time. should you be
willing to meet me, for the discussion to-
night. Awaiting your reply.
$50 - am. very respect fully, "a
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04

RANKIN CoUETY.-The Anti-Radicals
have entered upon the contest with a
strong ticket for the Legislature. Col
G. w. Brooks, planter, and legislator Of
experience and ability, and j. M. Jayne,
Jr., a representative Of the young men
and one of the most promising of that
class IN the State.
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REPRESENTATIVES,,

IEAKE COUNTY j. n. benson.
RANKIN.-Geo. w. Brooks and j. NJ.
Jayne, Jr.
SIMPsoN.--S. Leggett.
LINCoLN.-R. II. Applewhite.
LINCOLN AND AMITE.-J. >. Magee.
PERRY AND MARIoN.-Joseph w. Den
ham.
Lew. ii. II. Tison, James NJ. Eek
ford.
PONToToC.-Thos. Stockstill.
CoPIAH.-L. .. BTidewell and J. 5. Beas-
ley.
JACKSON AND HARRIsoN.-Wm A. Cham
pin.
The friends of THE CLARION will oblige
as by sending the names of the Anti-Radi-
cal candidates for the Legislature as fast as
nominated so that we may put them at the
head of the paper.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04
THURSDAY, - SEPTEMBER 4, 1873.
Proceedings of the Conservative
Democratic Executive
Committee.
JAcKsoN. Mss. Augnst Ia. 1s73.

JACKSON, Miss, August Il, 1873.
The committee met pursuant to the call
of the chairman, and after general inter-
change of opinions, the following resolu-
ton was unanimously adopted
Resolved, That convention of the people
of this State opposed to Radicalism and in
favor of an honest and economical govern
ment be called TO meet on Wednesday, the
18th day Of September next at Meridian,
for the purpose of putting State ticket in
the field, or adopting such other course as
may be decided upon; and that primary
conventions In the counties be requested to
give full expression of their views as to the
proper course to pursue.
And the meeting adjourned.
ROBERT LOWRY, Chm.
HARRIS BARKsDALE, Sec'y.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04

HARRISON AND JAcKsoN.-These
seashore counties have nominated,
through an anti-Radieal Convention,
Col. w. A. Champlain. one of the best
men and ablest lawyers in South Missis-
sippi, to represent them in the House of
Representatives. Their choice could not
have fallen on a truer or more capable
man.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04

FIRST SENATORIAL DIsTRICT.-The'
Anti-Radicals of this District have been
fortunate in the nomination Of Col. j.
p. Carter. Of Perry. He i q true Mis-
sissippian and win faithfully represent
the people OF his District in the Senate.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04

CoPIAH. The Anti Radicals of Co.
piah have placed str ong ticket in the
field. L. o. Bridewell and J. S. Beas-
ley, are the pominees forthe Legislature.
The shrewdest Republicans concede
their election. Nevertheless vigilance
and energy are the price of victory.
Every man to his post!
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04

The Anti Radicals of the seashore DIS
trict have nominated Col. George Wood,
of jackson county for District Attorney
He formerly filled the ofice-is univer-
sally popular-and comes up to the JEFF
fersonian standard.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04

ANTI-RADIeAL MEETING IN KINDS.
The Ani-Radieals of the I'd District of
this (Hinds) county, met in Raymond
on the LIST inst, and unanimously adopt
ed resolution opposing the nomination
of a State ticket by the Convention
called to meet at Meridian ON the 18th
inst. Geo. w. Harper and H. H.
Heard were appointed delegates to the
Convention.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04

LEE COUNTY. The Anti-Radicals of
Lee have made happy hit in the nomi-
nation of W. H. H. Tison and J. NJ.
Eckford for the Legislature. The former
is veteran old liner of ability and expe-
rience in legislation, and the latter is a
true representative of the coming young
men of the commonwealth.
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KYFNING ITO.
Met as usual; all quiet. Warren W..
gates IN their seats.

Met as usual; All quiet. Warren a.
gates n their seats.
sUPEmSrENDENT or PUBLIC EDrcAi.
NoMISATED-cOLoRED VS.. cAErEl'bA'.
oER-coLoRED vIcroWors.
Pease, Piles, Furnlss. McDonaII I'D.
dOza and Junkermau named. ..
First BallOt-Pease, 20; Piies, o't
dOza, "; Furnis, 81 ; scattering U.s.
sary to a ch dice. ia. ,......
Piles and Furnis withdrew Too hN''
CardOza. Pease seeing the thing We
got Warner TO withdraw his name anu IN.
that CardOza be nominated by acclRn-.
which was carried amid great cheer"T'
! alil MUSIC,
Throwing OF books and hats colortu .',.
gates dance IN front Of the Speaker
keepinQ time 10 the music. hl.' r
wilkinson, dasced the can can lN ,.-.
proved etyle. Simmons, the. I.af.
pgaltzed with another coloreu uel, rs
Great and glorious was the Victory "'
eolorad over the carpet-bagRer ..U
Cardoza was called TO the stand anu ~
that Warren was satisfied that Cait., ts
not a candidate for Governor. fee'o bs
Cooke, Of Tate, took deck anu ST. fls
understood that Cardoza had ueeE s
Sing Sing Renitentary. Kisses
Tire COMMITTEES on Platform ana ~
Committee on Executive Commune
ME Committee to inform candiodlas.T. nh
their nomination, trOtted ln tne nooo,.5tf
Nag, who said bis little say DaFia 'fhd
Some one moved to adjourn 'ihe "''
TUE KIND.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04

We notice that but few Of our cotem-
poraries published or noticed in any way,
the fraud in the shape of a communities
ton signed Mississippi, which We ex-
posed and exploded in our last number.
To those who did, and have since pub
lished the answer, our thanks are due.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04

APPOINTMENT BY THE Governor.
H. c. Carter, of Warren, to be Secreta-
ry of State in place of H r. Reyels
resigned.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04
THE GALLERY

Took part in the convention for the first
time. The gallery saw that its old friend
of the Mckee convention, the Lobby, was
enjoying ITSELF and thought it had right
to some fun too.
The chair couldn't see it, aud said the
Democrats couldn't control that conven-
ton. The chair might have seen, if it had
had looked in the gallery's face to determine
the color of its skin. that Republicanism
largely predominated. The chair ordered
all to sit down, and those not delegates to
retire. just at Tat time the chair saw a
prominent member Of the lobby in a con-
spicuous place aud asked, ARE you a dele
gate, sir?"
Lobby-"No, sir
Chair-"Then pass out, sir
And adjourned in the confusion.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04
Conservative Ant:-Radical Nominations
for the Legislature.
SENATE.

Ist District-Perry, Green, Jackson, Ham
cock, Harrison, Pearl and Marion counties
Il. L. Carter.
Eighth District-Coyington,J Jones, Smith,
simpson and Wayne COunties-T. l.. Men
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04
THURSDAY Morning, August %


All eager for the ARRAY. Committees on
Platform and Executive Committee APP
pointed Rapid skirmish firing on small
points, during which there was IA little con-
| fusion at the door, occasioned by the putting
out of large colored spectator, who re-
fused to retire to the gallery The excite
ment was preceptiblc but not demonstra-
tive.
First balIot-Carter. 90; Davis, 50; Cald-
well. 80; Little, %; Morgan, 10; scatter
ing z. No choice. Second ballOt-Davis
gained heavily. Third ballot-Litle and
Caldwell Withdrawn. and Carter received
80 and Davis lis votes. Carter moved to
make it unanimous; carried. The usual
amount of music and cheering; 10 dancing.
Davis accepts.
SECRETARY OF STATE NoMINATED-FIGHT
AMONG THE CoLoREDs.
Cardoza. Hill. Richardson, Webster.
Jacobs, Jones and Spellman, all colored,
were named. Hill was nominated on the
second ballot. The usual quantity of cheer
ing and music followed, and Hill spoke, and
the convention adjourned to dinner.
They met as usual after dinner and other
refreshments.
ANOTHER BREEZE.
Wilson, of Attala. moved that there be no
speeches in nominating candidates.
FuFlong, of Warren, moved TO table
Lost.
Clarke. of Washington, to amend by al
lowing five minutes. Accepted.
Mcbride, of Colfax, that the second to
nomination have five minutes. Tabled.
Parker. of Montgomery, wanted candi-
dates for the other officers to have the same
showing that those who had been nomi-
mated had; he didn't like any such cut
throat game.
The chair called him to order on ac1 cunt
of the language.
Chandler, of Noxubee, asked what was
before the house.
The chair stated that Parker was speak
ing to Wilson's motion; told the gentle
man from Montgomery to continue
Chandler-"Yes, sir,
Parker to Chandler. savagely,-" Have
you any objection, sir?''
Chandler meekly takes his seat and Par
ker continues.
McBride-"I agree with the gentleman
from Montgomery"
Parker, fercely,-I don't yield the floor,
sir, and continues.
Clover objected to the motion.
Previous question called aud the motto n
carried. .Y
TREASURER MONTH AND |
cARPEr-BAaeERs FIGHT AND THE
scALLAwAo coNoUERs.
Stringer, Simontons Bennett, Macarthur,
Holland, Barrett, Shaughnessy, Lindsey |
md Osborne placed before the convention, |
With the usual hifalntin remarks. The bal
citing proceeded slowly and the excitement
'ose rapidly until at last the fourth ballot
was reached. with all the combatants
Knocked out of time except Shaughnessy,
'arpet-bagger, and Holland, scallawag.
The electioneering was hot and heavy. The
obby had quietly slipped in, aud could be
cen gliding about about among the dele
rates. Votes were worth something. At
ast time was called, aud the boys went at It
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1873-09-04

The colored Republicans of Pamela
county have divided and nominated two
tickets for the Legislature and county
Offices.
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There are three Republican candidates
in the field. L. Alcorn, on the grounds
set forth in his speech Of the Both
Ames, the nominee of the class known as
Carpet-Baggers proper, and Rag Tag and
Bob-Tail- and H. G. Garter, the favorite
of the colored Republicans and such
other members of the party as want
neither Alcorn nor Ames.
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for the fourth time. holland put in l3l
ticks to Shaughpessy's 90, which sent Mr.
C. b. to grass badly used up. and he had to
be carried from the field by his friends
BULLY TINE.
This contest had put the boys in condi-
ton for regular wake, and they had II.
s'Mr. Chairman," supper" adjourn" "Mr.
Chairman" recess" MIR. President" rap
rap, RAP, Of the gavel. Members on the
desks, members on chairs. The confusion
was great, but they appeared TO enjoy IL.
One drunken delegate immediately in front
of the reporters desk was particularly no.
ticed, and afforded the item gatherers
much merriment by his monkey-like ges-
lures In the din the chair recognized
motion TO take a recess until ten o'clock
Pm. Somebody amended to adjourn to 0la
AN. The motion was puf, aud upon the
vote