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The weekly clarion., 1873-09-25
The Republican Convention, o.
the 18th.

Having puDhshed 1'lll report OF the
Ames (Rabblel Convention, of the 9th
of August, we have inserted the official
report of the Alcorn Convention, on the
18th, and thus we have furnished no oc-
casion for complaint that we are not a
faithful chronicler of the doiDgs of the
two belligerent wings of the Republican
party.
The former Convention was the larger
and more disorderly of the two. In the
proceedings of the 18th our reporter
found but little opportunity for the dis
play of those rare powers of caricature
which have so often amused and inter
ested our readers. The Alcorn Conven-
ton was a deliberative body, and was
demonstrative less about dividing the
offices than achieving an important pub
lie end. Its charges against the Ames
concern, which were embodied in the
resolutions adopted, are terribly damag-
ing, and cannot fail to elicit an early re-
ply from the authorities of that faction.
If these charges are to be credited, the
cause represented by the Addlepate ticket
is nothing less than the sum of all vii
lainies-a thing of intense corruption
and rottenness.
The nominations of the 18th are, po-
litically, unmixed. They are Republican
from head to foot-HOme Republicans,
Northern Republicans and Colored Re
publicans, all have place in the picture.
Conservatives and Democrats, who have no
candidates, will not be attracted to either
of those now in the field by the presence
of members of their faith or name. They
must select between them according to
the merits which they present respect
lively, apart from national politics. 1t is
State canvass, and what is wanted are
guarantees of honesty and capacity
pledge that corruption shall not be the
rule in the State Administration that
good order shall be observed; that peace
between the races shall be maintained,
and that the State shall not be saddled
with $50, ,0O0,0 900 of Repudiated Bonds.
The weekly clarion., 1873-09-25

Col. Beverly Matthews the '
nominee for Attorney dentl
Alcorn ticket, Is a gentleman o'
learning, of unimpeachable eial- e.a- r1
though a Republican, enjoy WAX N.
ion OF all sorts Of men.-Meil'''
The weekly clarion., 1873-09-25
Gratefully yours,

To Hon. Ridgeley c. Powers, Governor of
Mississippi.
The weekly clarion., 1873-09-25

The Attorney General submits an
elaborate opinion to the effect that the
Constitution prohibits an election the
present year, and that the laws which
are construed to require it are in viola
ton of that instrument as well as in con-
fict with each other. The conclusion
| arrived at by the Attorney General is
that it is the duty of the Governor, by
such action as shall be "decisiue and etec-
tual," to prevent an election. He argues
that it is purely an Executive question"
| which is "as far removed in its exercise
''fron the Judiciary as the veto or the
pardoning power" The main point is
that it is the design of the Constitution
for elections to be held bieaniaUy instead
of annually, and that this object would
be defeated by the practice proposed to
be inaugurated under an election this
year.
Our casual survey of this question de-
cidedly inclines us to this construction,
which if enforced will be blessing to the
people, who might well pray to be spared
/ the enormous expense, excitement, tur-
| moil and loss of labor from industrial
pursuits, incidental to an election the
present fall. Thus advised by his con-
stitutional counsellor, we presume the
Governor will pursue the course indi-
Gated. He will receive the hearty ap-
plause of the public, amid the wailing
and gnashing of teeth Of the Office seek
ers. For ourselves, we are free to say
that we had rather bear the ills We have
than fly to those we know not of.
The opinion of the Attorney General
will occupy several columns of our paper,
and its publication is necessarily post
poned to the next issue, when it will ap-
pear in full.
The weekly clarion., 1873-09-25
Notes and Opipi.,


From theN.6
The Democratic C1u.osyr.
IN Mississippi. Boz de.'irta
State ticket 20 TVS flr .IrH..
In between Amos auI A.....
aud irregular E.ruAIr.n
Governor, hnVc Hure w.-.
done IL in eNcrlieut tmur
From .u. N.m..
Tho pem1cr1fia-Cm-.r.....
has met and aaiuuHDI. r.
wise thing. Itb1. uat u....
tious. The people lr. moss. H..
between Amc~ and N'u.r
"go for the lIttcr. Wr I.Yr. .I..
since that way Ties tue.rI.t.r..
From tho N.H...-.
Those who We're Ji-4g......
ton ot the Convention 'E.-.
| calamity. and the utmn-.
good feeling prevailed turau.I.
not be h1sty IN our JulLm.n. ...
the result OF the Convention
and dispassiouattIy. As w"..I
the proceedings the tuUrr.rI....
! ded no candidate and hr ..
standard bearer. As tnu m.rr.-
I we have nothing t0 do Uut p...
and perhaps, exercise tHu ...
privilege OF voting .ur H.....
| please.
From tUD N4g..
The choice is between OBJ. Al.
| corn tickets, ana DO Require.
/ determine which i- Oh. ....
e,ts OF Mississippi Am......
who came 90 thi- state h...
and If be fails Co rpe.IF..t.I...
1 state, aud return ru N.- I......
/ corn t. "a citizen whose U...
/ with that OF the people. ......
/ two. AIcuru i- certainly .......
sidcratiou oi thr ueHp..
From the uuHaauH
W. turn our rooster Uu-......
/ few tears, and resolve a. #.M...
I party that cumc- along UH.r.
/ headed by Ame- cor A|Hum.
/ Tue convention WIS Mrr.
we believe iJ expressed Oh.
/ people honestly lud n.r.r. N...
| but we yield tao the N.Uu.u..
FROM .....#
The Democratic Du......
. against pIuing uutHI I.aO|. H.
the Democratic party abandon.
. tirclV tp the enemy Ot..
/ numbers. it has given .. ...
Every man i-uou I.f u.I...
or Alcuru, H~ DIS in.U"...
without suhiurtIug um.......
Abandoning hi- purity E..
"cluim-" upon IIir people. N.
ming 800 direct opposition .....
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The foregoing is a most consummate
piece of arrogance. The Grangers will
be very apt to give its authors wide
berth. But they ought not to be content
with doing that much. They owe it to
themselves to refuse to deal with any
merchant who is known to trade with
Shryock d Rowland. The farmers are
not all mortgaged to the merchants; and
while it is their interest to cultivate good
relations with the home dealers, they
should manifest sufficient independence
to rebuke this open declaration against
them in the promptest and most signal
manner.
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The RabbIe Ticket--.DamnginS
Charges.


The ticket of the Ames Convention
reeks with the taint of corruption. The
assertion that Ames himself has testified
to high officials, that Gibbs, the candi-
date for Auditor, had been guilty of dis
honest practices and ought to be watched,
is uncontradicted and his competitor,
Musgrove, to whose name his friends
have attached the prefix of "Honest," ="
more than intimated before a large audi
ence in the State House that the same
Gibbs had sought to influence him to
issue warrants on the Treasury Illegally,
and besides had procured his nomination
by corrupt means. In reference to other
members of the ticket the air is filled
with rumors of damaging character.
THE ARMY WORM 1t is a melan-
choly fact to planters that in all this en-
tire region the cotton cropis being devas-
tated by the worm We do not suppose
that in an area of 100 miles, a single crop
has been left entirely unharmed. In a
majority of cases, the fields have been
literally riddled. Persons who have
travelled extensively over the surrounding
country, assure US that the blight is as
effectual as if the fros!s Of December had
fallen on the tender plant. Farmers who
were 50 unlucky as to plant late, are suf-
fering most. In majority of fields, par
ticularly the late planting, the top crop
has been entirely destroyed. We have
reports of similar destruction throughout
the entire cotton region. The loss will
| be immense.
The weekly clarion., 1873-09-25

The yellow fever is ON the increase in
Marshall, Texas.
The weekly clarion., 1873-09-25

General LOug-trect denies '
over 10 the Union issue. .W
charge preferred 1gaiu-. Hm
Withcr- iu ID lHte speech Iu N.
SAYS: There ha- been uH room
for doubt u- 90 mv motives H0.
regard to our politics when '...
announced, il the spring .I .-..
expressly thnt ] could -.. Hu a.
which Tie southern people .""
themselves in proper sympathy
zion, with fht g.u.u. auuW
thus save them-piFp- greater
initiation. There commence.
my reasons aud muiiNn- H. N"
this matter, and nay Ir..I ....
expressed uy We've tu. "a. "
construr them rNecUt .Hu|
malacr.'
The weekly clarion., 1873-09-25

F~om tbe phlaHa.
ca pnttor boI.I.a largo am.aa.
lpl'.,,,,iato5 Den, Dts'1' ,Iig.t..fnnr bonds .
,,,',dba.oJ 1"sIuu,a,1,' a. !, mcre nominal u
Pu,I,'ssV,, p',.,a,, s,',n-Io,y o. ., as Governor
l,I, Dus''' nj : aoi, oI,anoo. ! ~ tbe Geuem
upon the speculation viii 'e
We announce this MORN.
authority OF two Of our p.l.l
there Is a case of genuine y
the city, attended with 1Ih.A
case is that of a colored man. ~.
only appearance that we l1N,lg. 1iN,lg....-. .
our inquiry has been most d"'t t
burg Times, 23d.
The weekly clarion., 1873-09-25
ST. LOUIS, March 9Th, Is73.
Jos. Gray. Secretary, &C., Patrons of Ius-
bandry, Raymond, Miss:

UaIINI my IIIUII0If NJ ISE'
DEAR SIR-Yours OF Sd received and has
our attention. We beg To decline cores
pOndence with the Oranges Of Mississippi.
We understand from the merchants of the
State that such organizations are calculated
to catch all the cash trade that should legit-
imately belong to the home trade, and then
after ready money is exhausted the home
merchant is expected To furnish the neces-
sa-y credit 10 carry the planter over to the
next crop. Such being the ease, we beg to
decline your business.
The weekly clarion., 1873-09-25

Tho Dem mlcr1fjt-CuU-.r..
l37 nie' "''' ,''.I ''''"'.. .....
tiOus. The people lr. n.H Ill.,.
between Auc- and t.u.r-
s'gO for the latter. u. I.r.
since that way lies their |.t..
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OnImf0m of ahe Attorney General
that am Election the Present
Year Is sPrOhfbfGed by the
Constitution.
The following letter has been addressed
by the Governor to the Attorney General: !:

bv the Governor to the Attorney General: :
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. !
Jackson. Miss. Sept. 16, 1879
Hon, j. s. Morris. Attorney General:
sTR-Mv attention being called to a seem
ing conflict between the Constitution and
the laws of the State regulating elections,
the former contemplating only biennial
elections, while under the laws as they now
stand, general elections occur annually, and
deeming the question to be one of vital in
terest to the people of the State, considered
in connection with their peace and welfare,
and economy OF Government, respectfully
solicit your official opinion as to the time
when the next general election should be
held. Respectfully yours,
r. c. POWERS,
The weekly clarion., 1873-09-25

1878 A. G. o. F. B., 1873.
The letter was intended for j. p. Buie,
but was mis-directed.-[ED ED. DEM.
National Republican., 1873-11-12
TRAVELLING PALACE,
The weodruff sleeping Car.


Mr.. Isaiah Woodruff, the original inventor OF
the sleeping car, with some Of his directors, ar
rived In this city last evening with one Of his
new and improved sleeping cars. This car,
which ls called "The cleopatra" Is OF the most
magnificent des gn. aud Is provided with all
possible arrangements for comfort and cOnye-
nience.. It will be at the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad depot during to-day.
The exterior appearance OF this car Is very
beautiful. t,a i Is painted deep maroon coIor,
the car Is vestibule, constructed as = rotunds,
and arranged so that when the doors are closed
two beautiful private apartments are formed, In
wateq.cooiers % and mi wstereleses The fIont nns
OF these yestibules Ia set apart for the use OF
ladies and children, while In the one at the rear
the gentlemen passengers can smoke, play
cards, or otherwise amuse themselves, and at the
same time be secluded from the view OF the
other passengers. The ceilings VI these Totun.
dAs are composed Of papier-mache, beautifully
are attached to each seat, instead Of the side OF
the coach, aa In many others OF q different pat
tern. On entering the main saloon Of the
car car, behoidsr Is struck y the fact
nary sleeping car until the beds are ar.
ranged. The upholstery In this car Is most
magnificent. The window curtains and hangings
French plate gIsss windows, Injurious Y" crimson
velvet covered seats and fancy globe lamps,
make the car seem Ike drawing-room. In hf.
teen minutes THIS scene can be changed, and by
an ingenious mechanical contriyAnce each OF tho
seats becomes q bed, while . second one Is drawn
out OF the pAneling In the side OF the car, and
forms the second or upper "bunk." The ease
and rapldity with which the car can be trans.
formed into sleeping apartment Is astonishing.
The beds and bedding are stored In and beneath
the seats-thls alone Is said by railroad men 10
be great advantage, as In the old-fashioned
sleeping-car all the sleeping appurtenances were
encased In the side OF the car and near the roof,
thus rendering the car top heavy and more liable
10 topple over than when the weight Ia nearer
the centre OF gravity. BY arranging the beds
nye thousand pounds Is saved, and the car made
that much lighter.
National Republican., 1873-11-12
Choral Rehearsal.
ITEMS FROM BALTIMORE.

James Coates, employed at Cary's coal and
wood yard, had his hand severely crushed Mon.
day by hand car.
Peter Jermann was arrested Monday on the
sharge OF shooting Charles Young, and also Con-
rad Zulouf, with the intent TO KILL on October 49,
Sister Mary Agatha Flynn died Monday at the
Convent OF 81. hgnes OF the Sisters OF Mercy, at
Mount Washington. The deceased was only
twenty.nine years OF age.
Robert Rmmet Placlde fell In a at, about 8
S.s..S 9sioek Monday morning, while passing along
streets. Sergeant Handy removed him TO his
home, No. 9ig Madison avenue, nearby, and he
died about the time he reached the house. Curo-
ner Mackall was duly notified, hut after inyestI-
gatlng the facts connected with Ills death, and
being satisfied that It resulted from npoplexy,
deemed u unnecessary to hold an luquest. Mr..
and unmarried: In falling he struck upon his
face, mashlng the bone Of his nose.
A large meeting OF Cuban residents OF this
CITY wA held on Monday evening, at the resi-
tin Camago In the chair, Pablo CaRcla secretary.
A communication was read, signed by over one
hundred Americans In this city, expressing their
Willingness TO start Immediately for Cuba to
1oin the patriot army, several parties Offering to
sear all the expense attending accoutrement
and transportation. There were several Cubans
present from Washington, one OF whom stated
that SenOr R0urigues, the Cuban agent at Wash.
lngton, had received two hundred Applications
from Americans who desired To cffer their SER
Vices IN aid o. the Cuban cause. Several OF
civil war In this country.
The following nominations by the mayor were
sent TO the city council Monday and confirmed
In Joint convention: William Wilson, IT,, whose
appointment during the recess was heretofore
mentioned In the Sun, 10 be nre commissioner
In place OF John =. hogg. elected 10 the city
the city In the Western Maryland Railroad Com.
pany, In the place OF Decatur II. Miner, re-
signed; john Q. A. Herring, director on behalf
Girls, In place OF II. W, Drakely, deceased;
Joseph Helchenberger, lampllghter for the
southern district, In place OF George EibackeT,
eastern district, In place OF Samuel 4. Grillet,
George A. Coleman, Joel ID. ParEin,
son, VIM. W. orndorG, John ]. Fenton, and Jas.
McHenfy commissioners for the redlvisiOn OF
the wards OF the city, under the ordinance ap-
proved November ], 1873.
National Republican., 1873-11-12
NOTICES OF NEW ENTERTAINMENTS

A bay mare for sale
brick house for sale at s2,COn.
Choice groceries at Bryan Bros.
Comfortable furnished rooms for rent.
A ladies' driving horse and pony for sale.
A very desirable furnished house for rent.
New books for sale W. II. \ q. II. Morrison.
Great reductions for cash at wnl. L. fuckers.
fne stock OF groceries, &C., at W.O. Harry's.
Copper bath tubs, a., nj Alex. r. Shepherd 4
Co.s.
Proposals for sweeping the streets will be
received.
John NJ. Young announces a large stock Of
carriages.
Robert II. Graham has a large stock Of car
riages on hand.
A complete stock OF housekeeping articles at
J. W. Botoler A Bros.
One thousand bushels peach blow ami peerless
potatoes at Bryan Bros.
Alex. X. Shepherd 4 Co. have lust received A
large supply OF chandelier.
Edward T. 1IIhbs 4 Co. have Just received
q cargo OF chestnut and white ash coal.
On and after Monday, the 10th instant, Haven
nef's bread will he sold at six cents loaf.
The semi-annual meeting Of the Economical
Building Association will lie held this evening,
The Meade mansion, on + street, between
Eighteenth aud Nineteenth streets, Is for rent.
Green \ Williams will sell on Saturday, No
vember 10. at 10 O'Clock, a superb collection OF
furniture.
Duncanson, Downing h Co. will sell on Thurs-
day, November n, at 10 O'clock, o. IN, a large
stock Of dry goods.
ID. ii. Warner will sell Friday, November u,
at $3.50 O'Clock, y. IN, q three-story an basement
brick dwelling ani back building on Rhode
Island avenue, between Ninth and Tenthstreets.
National Republican., 1873-11-12
THE COUNTS.
supreme Court OF the Un,ted States.

supreme Court OF the United States.
TUESDAY. November II, is7s.
AZ; -; o. Mitchell, appellant, vs. Rich.
No. $40. Roland @. Mitchell, appellant, VI,
kiehsrd A. TilghInan. Tne argument Of these
counsel for the appellant, and continued by M
Geo. Harding for the appellee.
Adjourned until Tomorrow at 10 O'Clock.
Special Trrm-Air. Justice Humphreys.
This court was engaged as follows yesterday
Mattlngly ct al. Va. The District OF Colombia.
Order authorizing solicitor to draw the fund now
on deposit In the clerks once.
Ia rs lunacy OF q, II. Cant Decree conntm-
Ing report OF inqulstlun.
number OF routine orders were entered.
Adjourned.
Criminal Court Chief Justice Cartier.
1n this court yesterday J. L. Russell was con-
victed OF assault with intent TO Kill Jos. smith.
Adjourned.
Circuit Court Mr., Justice Macarthur.
This court was engaged as follows yesterday
samuel Normcntvs. u. 7. Morsell. Verdict
Louis Esberq Va. Herman Schmidt. Verdict
for fiIo.s2, with interest.
Goldberg ys. 0enau. Ncn.suIt suffered by
slnoy vs.. Green. case not concluded at the
close OF the court.
CASES TO-DAY.
The following cases arc assigned for trial to.
100, 19i, tas, u and IL anpeaisj p5, iOT, los, ia
appeal) 100, ui appeal0 lip. Adjourned.
Probate Court--Judse OiIn.
Lewis J. Davis quallncd as guardian to the or
phans OF the late Charles q. Mauro, late OF ~,
Louis; bond $4,000. George l.. sheriff qualified
as administrator OF the estate OF Hester II. Me-
Quay. J, Newton Brewer was appoint ed admin
traitor OF the late q. Thomas Gettys estate,
Sarah Webster qualified as administrator OF the
estate OF Alfred q. II. Webster. and also as
guardian to her children; bond 1900 In eacn. E.
i. Bowen qualified Us administrator OF James
Murphy; bond $3.50.
The case OF the estate Of Ralph V. hullcg was
taken up, and Mr.. Merrick, for the widow, moved
the court TO revoke an order approving rill
lled against the estate by John II. Aulck. Mr..
Davidgc appeared on the other side, and after
short discussion Judge on stated that the order
would be revoked.
Police Court-JudGc Smell.
Yesterday, James South, profGne; 81. Mary
Cannon and Millie Merchant, alias Mudgers, va
gunts: sent to tho workhouse. Augustus Ma
SOD, boisterous; 81. Belle Wilson, vsgrant; sent
to the wofkhouse. John Shipcy, profanity; 81.
Charles Crumbery, disturbing the peace and
quiet OF Georgetown; o.. II. II. Dunn, engaging
In the business of commercial agent with out
license; s2sA. samuel Anderson, assault on
Gather X. Brooks; IS. Tom Williams and Wm.
johnson, larceny of twenty-five chickens; case
continued. Sally Tapley, larceny; $40. Jerry
Stephenson, assault on Chas. Holman; $40. IL.
L. Southard, obscene aud indecent exposure In
lafayette square; So, or ninety days IN the
workh0use,
National Republican., 1873-11-12
TIKI POTOMAC FRUIT GROwERs.

Varieties Of Fall Apples and Pears-PIo-
tection to FruIt Trcc.-Thc Proper Time
to Trim.
The adjourned meeting OF the Potomac Fruit
Growers Association was held on the lith In
stant at the Board Of Trade rooms, with the
president, c. Gillingham, In the chair; n. W.
Pierson was appointed secretary pro ten.
3. II. Sn0wden presented u basket OF apples
which. upon being tested, were pronounced ex-
cellent.
Among the six or seven varieties, Major King
spoke very highly of the Roman stem and smith
cider a. being among the best OF our fall apples.
Mr. J. L. Smith exhibited four varieties OF fall
Nj. J. NeG, from Yorx, Pa, who represented
himself AZ "Pennsyvania Dutch farmer" laid
on the table four bottles Of preserved specimens
scription OF the habits aud operations of the
same. Mr.. Nen having discovered q preventive
for the depredations OF said insects, has applied
for patent to secure the result Of his inyestl-
cations, which, when known, may lead to some
thing OF interest to peach growers.
Major King gave sketch Of his recent trip
through the valleys and hills Of Pennsy lyania,
varieties OF fruits and the peculiar location
necessary to produce the best returns. Some
choice specimens that he brought with him were
taken 10 Prot. Glenn, OF the Agricultural depart
ment, who Immediately had casts taken OF them,
IS they were very superior specimens. The
Major promised to give prepared report at the
next meeting.
The influence Of evergreen trees as protec-
tion TO fruit trees, especially plum and damsoD,
where they are planted on the west side OF the
evergreen was remarked as q safe protection.
member asked whether mulchlng was q
wiuter protection TO fruit trees, aud was an-
swered by the president that tho mulching
should NOT be placed too close 10 the body OF the
tree, as mice would gnaw the bark.
The proper time TO trim trees Is 10 the spring
or summer In ell cases; never IN tho fall.
Currants should be protected from the moon
and sun.
There being but four members present, the
meeting adjourned to meet on the nrst Tuesday
In December,
National Republican., 1873-11-12
BOARD OFPUBLIC WORKS.
improvements Ordered,

The Board OF Public Works yesterday ordered
the following improvements: The superinten-
dent OF gas and lamps has been directed by tn 0
Board OF Public Works to laya gas main on
Fifth street, between East Capitol and c streets
southeast, before the carriageway Ia paved. The
attention Of the police commissioners has been
called to the practice OF persons opening the
streets for the purpose OF making gas, sewer
or water connections without permission, and a
request made that they notify the policemen TO
ing OF the board. This is done In order that
payements so dug up may be relsid In the proper
manner. BIick footwalks and teTTacinK have
been ordered on Third street, between Maryland
avenue AMI street northeast. Inspector Hill
has been directed TO have Ohio avenue, between
Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets, cleared up 81
once. The superintendent Of roads has been
directed to put In pipe culvert on Rock Creek
church road at the Intersection Of Riggs' road.