The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-09-24

PAsCAGoULA PORT OF ENTRY.
Resolved, That in the opinion of this
Grange, the commercial interest and pros
Perlty OF the State of Mississippi. require
that the Port of PascagOula should be
declared by Congress a port of entry, and
that our Senators and Representatives in
Congress are hereby respectfully solicited.
to press this matter before Congress. and
to use their influence. to have the Port
OF Pascagoula made port of entry. and
to obtain the appropriation, of thirty
thousand dollars, recommended in the re-
port of the United States Naval Engi-
neers for 1873, for the improvement of
Pascagoula Harbor.
Resolved, That the Secretary furnish
our Senators and Representatives, in
Congress, and the Secretary in the Treas
ury copy of these resolutions.
Resolved, That the act of Legislature
OF the State, at It's last session, repeating
the act of 1873, appropriating thirty fl We
thousand dollars to the improvement of
Pascagoula Harbor, was an injury to the
Commerce of the State, and a violation
of good faith to the citizens ofPascagoula.
who having complied with the act of 1873;
requiring them to raise and extend five
thousand dollars, for the improvement of
said harbor, which amount of FIVE thou
sand dollars with two thousand seven
hundred and fifty dollars over, we alone
and the citizens raised and invested in the
improvements in the harbor-makino the
purchase in the name of the State, there
by comforting the title to the State.
Memorial embodying preamble and
resolutions offered by Bro. r. E. Richard
son, in the Phoenix Grange, No. 116,
Jefferson county, on the subject of
TAXATION AND OTHER MATTERS.
were presented by Bro. Put Darden, and
adopted as follows:
WHEREAS, Taxation in Mississippi
has become a burden so large and ex-
cessive that the vital energies and indus
tries of our State are becoming Slapped,
paralyzed and destroyed, and ruin inev-
liable and irretrievable stares us in the
face; and while we, as an organization,
are independent of and above all party
lines or prejudices, yet we, the taxed
and tax-paying element, cannot ignore
the fact that taxes and expenses of State
and County have so enormously increased,
while property has deprecated alarming
ly. In evidence of which facts we need
but cite the case Of one member of this
Grange, whose property in 1858 was val
ued and assessed at 81, 565, and taxed
just S13O 81, and whose total worth is
now S13. $50, and yet he is taxed for the
year 1873, the sum of S513 II The same
estate as assessed in 1873 at $13, 100, was
assessed in 1858. at $23, OPS, deprecia-
ton of So, 265 and deduction of slaves
and other property, of s482. A. And
his case is the case of all;
Ard whereas, The prosperity of every
government, especially our own State,
has its foundation laid upon the success
Of agricultural pursuits, which success
can never be achieved while onerous and
unneeded taxes are heaped upon him who
owns and tills the 7oil until the profits are
absorbed, as is now done in this State.
And Whereas, This great increase of
taxation has been created not 80 much by
dishonest officials, and corrupt legislation,
as by incompetent and ignorant officials,
and crude and ill-advised legislation;
And Whereas, Great power is vested
in the Governor of this State by law,
and he thereby has great influence
throughout the State, and can exercise
that influence and power either to our
further and irreparable ruin, or enduring
benefit, and can to an almost perfect ex-
tent regulate taxation;
And Whereas, Our present Governor
stands pledged tn every effort in the di-
rection of reform and retrenchment;
Therefore, by the members of this Grange
be it
Resolved, That we do most earnestly
and urgently, though with all Difference
and due respect, request His Excellency
! Adelhert Ames, Governor of the State
| of Mississippi, in the exercise OF the pow
ers vested in him by the laws and con-
| stitutiOn of this State, that he do appoint
to office none hut men of known and tried
ability, of undoubted integrity and requl-
| site fitness for office, and to otherwise
use his great influence throughout this
State for the selection of men who shall
not only be faithful, but also competent;
and to recommend such legislation as is
| needed to abolish unnecessary offices; so
! that our State become not wholly bank
rupt, and ourpeople impoverished beyond
recuperation; and we pledge him our
cordial and united support In his every
such effort; And
Resolved, That we will support no man
| for any office whatsoever, from the lowest
to the highest, but men ofintegrity, and
without regard to party lines or ties, race
or color, recognizing to the fullest extent
| the inalienable rights of every man be-
fore the law, to life, liberty and the pur-
suit of happiness.
ResoFved further. That copy of this
memorial be furnished to His Excellency,
Gov. Ames.
Resolved 1st, That the above Memoir
/ al and Resolutions be referred to the
Executive Committee with instructions
to wait upon His Excellency Gov. Ames,
and ask his co-orpeation.
2nd. That in case of THE Governor 6
refusal to co-operate, the Executive Com
mittee be instructed to take such actions
| as they may deem necessary IN the prem
ises.
Bro. E. T. Hudnall offered a resolution
TO CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL FUND
which was adopted:
Resolved, That each and every mem
| Der of the Order of Patrons OF HusDandry
be requested to write essays on the various
branches of agriculture, said essays to De
published in pamphlet form, and forward
ed to Sub. Oranges in mum bers, say, 20 to
/ so. to be sold to the members thereof,
said moneys, after paying expenses, to be
deposited in the treasury of the State
Grange, to be used as an educational
fund, to be expended as the State Grange
may direct.
RESOLUTIONS OF tn ANKs.
Bro. L. F. Afford offered resolution