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a Deserved Testimonial.

Our readers are referred to the pro
c, edings of a meeting of citizens of Val
den and vicinity. The hberality of thai
large-hearted philanthropist, DR.. G. NJ.
Walden, has found most praise-worthy
expression in the donation of fine brick
edifce for educational purposes to the
citizens of his home and vicinity In
thus employing the ample means by
which his well directed labors have been
crowned, DIR. Walden has set good ex-
ample for the emulation of others who
have been similarly favored. The accu-
mutation of wealth in the hands of public
spirited citizens like DR.. Walden is a public
blessing
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a Beautiful Tribute DO Ihe NIemO-
nv of General Lee.

From the Wilmington n. c. journal.
At the Washington-Lee University,
Lexington, Virginia, says the Savan,
nah Advertiser, a student is each day de-
tailed to watch beside the tomb of Gener-
al Lee. Every morning one of the stu
dent is posted at The tomb in the memo
rial room Of the chapel, built under the
supervision of Lee He is styled
watcher" and his duty is to remain there
during the day and receive visitors, show
ing them the proper courtesy and atten-
ton. As there are nearly three hundred
and fifty students no one is on duty more
than once year.
Thus the entire Southern people,
through their representatives in the Uni
versity, are watching at the tomb Of Lee,
and their sons improved in manner and
bearing by the sacred duty they per-
form, and their minds and hearts
benefited by thoughts of the noble dead.
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Coming Events Cast Their Shad-
OWs RefOre.''

A Southern newspaper announces in 8
hopeful spirit the arrival of "an ex-mem
Der of Congress from Mississippi at the
Albany Penitentiary" under a sentence
of one thousand dollars fine and two years
imprisonment for embezzlement. IN. Y.
Herald.
We would be glad to know who this
ex-Congressman is In the multitude OF
patriots who have served our people in
the last few years, without having ac-
quired a local habitation and a name
among them, we are unable to identify
the one who has slept from the marble
halls at Washington into the Penitentiary
at Albany.
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NHississiPPf Wheat.

From the Water Valley Courier.
Messrs. Freeman Duncan and w. +.
Blouht, living in the vicinity of Waite q
Johnson's mill, seven or eight miles east
of this place, have just thrashed fifteen
hundred bushels of wheat, and estimate
that there are about five hundred bushels
yet to be thrashed in the same neighbor-
hood.
Mr.. Blunt sewed last fall sixteen bush
els of wheat on twenty-five acres, fed
away two acres and thrashed out
two hundred and thirty-six bushels of
grain of most superior quality.
Last year the same farmers raised
about eight hundred bushels and they in
tend that their grain crop next year shall
show an increase corresponding to that of
this year over the last. 1t is entirely \
white settlement
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The following is from the Report of the
Memphis Cotton Exchange Of July "a,
on the condition of the crops:
Responses as to the general condition
of the crops, Indicate it has been better
cultivated than for years, but is suffering
materially from continued drouth. Dan
ger is anticipated from frost upon the late
crop, with slight indications of rust and
blight; 20 per cent. of the crop planted
did not come up before June l; 193
per cent. was planted after the Goth of
May.
There are reports of good corn crops
88 fair and 80 inferior; Isl report
good wheat crops; 81 moderate to poor; 81
report good oat crops; ia moderate to
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THE CLARION for a long time ha
occupied the position as leading jour
nal of the State, in opposition to radica
misrule, to plundering interlopers, to taz
confscation, to ignorant and dishones
office holders, and as friend to peace
and order, and the advocate Of the prop
ty-holding, intelligent element of the
State. II occupies that position now.
| We have long been in the habit OF looking
to it for sage and reliable advice; we have
| looked to its ways as ways of peace and
| safety; We have esteemed it as above the
petty chickering's and jeaIousies of the hour.
| But since it has condescended to engage
with hearty enthusiasm in the contest
between Gov. Ames and his Lieutenant
in the appointment Of Chancellors for the
several districts of the State, we are very
much prone to question the wisdom of its
ways, ETC. Corinth Subsoiler
If we have merited the good opinion of
our cotemporary in the past, we have done
nothing to forfeit it in the matter referred
to. We have not "entered into the con-
test between" the function aries mentioned
further than to claim for the constitution
and laws the obedience OF the agents
entrusted with their execution, without
reference to the persons concerned in the
dispute. They all belong to the same
party-the Governor-the Lt.-Governor
and the contestants for the Chancellor
ships. To us there is no party in the case.
In our view, Ames and Davis-Chrstian
and Dennis-Reynolds and Barton-are
all the same The question is, what does
the Constitution require in the appoint
ment of Chancellors? 1t demands that
they shall be appointed by the Governor,
with the advice and consent ofthe Senate,
and yet we find number of persons
claiming to be Chancellors who have not
been confirmed by the Senate, and that
this strange condition has been brought
about by the refusal of the Executive to
obey the law which imposed upon him
the duty of filling the offices when the
vacancies were 'tabout to occur" Acting
Governor Davis has simply recognized
and given effect to the law which prescribes
that the incumbent shall remain in office
until his successor shall have been only
qualified. In approving his action
we are simply standing up for the consti-
tuition and laws-nothing more.
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In his paper, the National Era, of last
week, Fred. Douglass, says; Let the
colored people leave those States in
'w which they are minority, and go into
those States where they have MAORI
ty." South Carolina, Florida, Missis-
sippi, and Louisiana are enumerated as
the States in which immigrants of that
description are urged to take up their
abode If Douglass could have witnessed
the crowds of negroes who were imported
into this region by the landowners of
the Mississippi valley the last two seasons,
he would not have deemed his appeal nee
essarY.
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BrooI1haVen TGi-iric1 ference

From the Brookhaved Citizen
This conference met at Brookhaven,
Miss, on Thursday, the 10Th inst, and
was presided over by Bishop Wightman,
The attendance OF ministers and lay
delegates was large and the proceedings
were very interesting.
The circuits and stations were called in
their order, and each particularly inquired
into as to its finances, Sunday Schools,
spirituality, etc.
Some of the reports were encouraging,
showing activity on the part Of preachers
and people.
In some places Sunday School prayer
meeting and class meetings are attended
to, and there has been an increase of mem
bership.
Reports we're not so favorable from
other circuits.
Upon the whole, the churches are
in as good condition as could be expected.
The weekly clarion., 1874-07-30

Hon. j. F. H. Claiborne Moderator
in the Pilot makes an earnest appeal for
Gen Grant for third term. He argues
that his candidacy will present a common
ground on which the friends of peace
and good will between the sections can
meet; and that the South especially
would find in him a strong support
But Mr.. Claiborne is too close an observ-
er not to see that majority of the
leaders of Gen. Grants own party do not
look with favor upon the proposition /;
and if the rank and file think differently,
they have not spoken yet.
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REMovAL OF Dr. REvELs. The pub
lie have been surprised by the announce
ment that Dr. Revels has been removed
from the Chancellorship of Alcorn Uni
versity. As his conduct has been unex-
ceptionably exemplary and he has devo-
ted himself assiduously to the interests
of the University, and asaccording to the
repeated testimonials of the Pilot and
other organs of Republican opinion,
his qualifications were of the highest or
der, the public were wholly unprepared
for the change. Rumor ascribes it to
the influence of his excellency, Gov
Ames
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Minnesota is devastated by grasshop-

Minnesota is devastated by grasshop-
pers, and Gov. Taylor hasappealed to the
Government at Washington fer assis-
tance. Of course, the application has
been rejected, but the petition shows
the growth of the idea, that the States and
people are mere dependents of the fed
eral power. The cotton region has often
been visited by the army worm, which is
no less destructive than the grasshopper
in Minnesota, but no application has
ever been made for aims on that account
from this section. We fear, however,
the effect of the precedent established in
the distribution of rations in consequence
of the overflow.
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THE BOSTON SOY MURDE"E".
Further Investigation into th"
Murder Of Katie Curran-AEer
NRodY Terribly NEu1iIHted.

BosroN, July 28.-At an adjourned
inauest this afternoon into the murder OF
Katie Curran by the boy PomerOy, the
surgeon made the autopsy stated that the
body of the girl was mutilated in the
most shocking and horrible manner by
some sharp instrument. The laborer
who found the remains, testified they were
only partly covered with ashes and that
the head was completely separated from
the body. The testimony of the officers
who examined the cellar soon after the
girl was missed, was to the effect that they
thoroughly examined the ash heap, but
failed to discover anything.
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Number two of the Vicksburg Plain
dealer, the new Republican paper, is
beforeus. 1t deals plainly, if not roughly,
with Lt-Gov. DAVIS, Elijah Robinson,
President of the Republican Club of
jackson, and other members of the party,
who have come between the wind and
Gov. AmeG nobility.
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The Republican Convention in the
Fourth congressional district of Louisiana
has nominated Gen. Grant for reelection
to the presidency in 1876. The first
formal declaration in his favor, however,
was made by the Republican club of this
CITY
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A mass meeting of Conservatives at
Holmesville has recommended that a
District Convention be held at Brookha-
ven on the 4th Monday in August to
nominate candidate for State Senator
In place Of Hiram Cassidy.
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Gov Ames returned to the Executive
Office Monday. 1t is rumored that his
return was hastened by a telegraphic
despatch from Superintendent Cordozo.
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THE LATEST NEWS.
Another Kidnapping Case s" Phil
adelPhia.

New YORK, July 28.-A Philadelphia
dispatch states that another child, aged :
wears, was kidnapped yesterday by two
men, one colored, who plevniled upon the
little fellow to enter wagon ~ which
thew were riding.
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y. ". EAI&ridGe, "a EsePuGed Nur'
derrF, Shot
[From the Galveston News.

[From the Galveston News.
TROUPE, July 81, 1S74.-At about
half-past six this evening Deputy
Sheriff T. l.. Floyd, of Dallas eouu.
ty, who has been upon the trail Of j. n.
Eskridge, charged with the murder OF
DIR. Brantly, Of Mississippi, and hold
ing authority from the Lieutenant Gov
ernor Of Mississippi for his arrest, fol-
lowed him to this place, where Eskridge
had been quietly stopping at the hotel
under the name of johnson. When the
deputy came in sight, Eskrdge spraug
through the window of his room and ran
for it, with a six-shooter in his hand.
Floyd called to him stop, on ne would
shoot. Eskridge then attempted to shoot
Flovd three times, but the siX-shootor
failed. Eskridge then called out "For
Gods Sake don't Kill me, / have wife
and children. He then ran again, and
Deputy Floyd called the second time to
him to stop, or he would shoot. Esk-
ridge continued running, and the Deputy
shot and knocked him down and secured
him. He is a prisoner now, with bullet
in his shoulder. The event caused quite a
sensation.
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The Court commissioners Of the Ala
bama Claims after the consideration and
adoption Of rules, adjourned till the 1st of
October, when it will proceed to hear
The weekly clarion., 1874-07-30

No CATERPILLARs.- meeting OF
CAPITAL Grange on Saturday last, in which
there was a full representation Of plant
ers from western Rankin and Kinds
counties, inquiry was instituted, whether
this cotton pest had made its appearance,
and the invariable answer was that it had
NOT
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Rates Of subscription


Gen. Grant may not want third
term, but shows great kindness to men
who have spoken of him in that connec-
ton
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Lieut.. Gov. Davis has re-appointed
Judge T. r. Gowan Chancellor of this
District, and We are glad to say the Judge
is going bravely on with his courts. This
appointment meets the appreciation OF
both Radicals and Democrats. ts.-WestvilIe
News.
The weekly clarion., 1874-07-30

The Peoples Party at Vicksburg claim
majority in the registration of three of
the four wards; and evince far more
confidence of victory than their adverse
riea.
The weekly clarion., 1874-07-30

Messrs Featherson, Harris and Wat
son, of Holly Springs, have written a
letter endorsing the opinion of Messrs.
Harris and George, that the Printing
Law is unconstitutional
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The Acting Governor of Mississippi
telegraphed the Secretary of War yester-
day he would forward at once a full
statement of the difficulties which in his
opinion, necessitated the demand for
United States troops made by him on
Tuesday. A large number of promi-
nent citizens of Vicksburg, including the
mayor of the city and the postmaster,
have united in protesting against the
action of Governor Davis in making a
demand for Federal troops. They claim
that there is nothing to justify such de-
mand. The protest was received by the
Secretary of War Yesterday morning.
and at once forwarded to the President.
at Paterson, n. j. The President tele
graphed his approval of the action of
the Secretary of War in sending troops
to Vicksburg, and requested that all
dispatches on the subject he forwarded
TO him at Long Branch, and also author
lied the Secretary of War to use his
discretion in the matter. The Secretary
yesterday morning, on the receipt of the
protest against the action of Governor
Davis, at once directed General Sher-
man to countermand the order issued
yesterday directing General Mcdowell
to send troops to Vicksburg, consequent
ly Governor Davis will be left for the
present to settle the disturbance as best
he can until his statement, sent by mail.
is received W ashington Chronicle.
The foregoing expresses, in condensed
form all the facts, relating to the sending
Of troops to Vicksburg, with the exception
Of subsequent statement that Attorney
General Williams has decided that such
IN occasion as would authorize the en-
alignment of military force under the
constitution, does not exist in that COM
nuRity.
Who is the lazfest man The furni-
The weekly clarion., 1874-07-30

Three (of the fve) Cincinnati Dailies
are now issued by non-union printers :
viz, the Commercial, Gazette, and
Times.
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Senator Jones of Nevada, famous as
the man to whom Grant delivered his
financial memorandum, thinks that Grant
cannot afford to risk trial for third
term
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The article which we have copied in
another column, containing an extract
from the Report of the Committee of the
Cotton Exchange in New Orleans on la
and gratifying. Read it.
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Third Eernl Talk.

from Correspondence of Chicago Tribune
If a better evidence of how easily the
people here regard the prospect of a
third term were wanted read the fol-
lowing extract from the Richmond Dis
patch:
The third term" is terrible appari-
tion to sundry Northern Presidents in
embryo. 1t comes before them like the
ghost Of Bauquo, and excites their 'spe-
cial won1 1er." We have not consulted
General Grant yet, and cannot tell what
we shall do. Meantime let them possess
their souls in patience" and know that
there are worse things in this country than
the ''third term.
1t was only this morning l heard a
very prominent Virginian discussing the
'third term" says: 'The country is safe
with Grant. do not know any man in
his party would prefer to him, and in
fact there are very few men in the politi-
cal arena | would trust with the Presiden-
tial reins at this particular era in our
country's history. By all means let us
have Grant before either Butler or Nor
ton, Logan, Conkling or any of that set.
Better to
The weekly clarion., 1874-07-30

CoINCIDENCE.-O the same evening
that the Peoples Party meeting were giving
three rousing cheers for the Soldier Pres
ident, at Vicksburg, the Republican club
of jackson were endorsing him for third
The weekly clarion., 1874-07-30

There are now 598 subordinate Oranges
in the state of Mississippi, that being the
number of Shubuta Grange, which was
organized on the Sd of the month. -Shu-
buta Times.
The weekly clarion., 1874-07-30

Cato the elder, when somebody was
praising man for his foolhardy bravery
said ''that there was an essential differ.
ence between a really brave man and one
lPlutarch.
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BEAR THE ILLS WE HAVE

than fly to those we know not Of" This
seems to be the general sentiment, de-
moralizlng and unsatisfactory though it
he, and in proof that the Southern people
are gradually preparing for overtures
from Grant to make them unanimous in
his support for third term or for sue
cesson of terms | quote again from the
Dispatch of to-day:
We tell them all this, that there is a
question of the welfare of the country
that will override all their little schemes.
A people who have been trodden into the
dust, country that has been pilIaged
and oppressed by party and personal
stratagems and robberies Of public treas
ure may well hail with JOY a man who
rises above party and devotes his will and
influence to the good OF his country. IF
such man appears in the political arena
the South will most heartily vote for him
tor many terms, and from its experience
will dread a change which may give them
bad ruler. The risk is too great. Yes, if
1t extended to his continuation in Office
during his life
There is great deal to be apprehended
from such expressions as the above, and
if General Grant will respond bv planting
himself squarely on the side of honesty.
reform and good government in the States
South-which are now ruled by the
negroes and their corrupt leaders this
section will be unit for his third or
tenth term. That he has for his object
the Cancellation of the Southern people
and the cultivation of both political and
and friendly social relations with them |
can easily be inferred from his recent visit |
to his relatives in West Virginia, in the
capital of which State he received grand |
ovation.
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TITE soUT T5
Attitude Of Hsrrsfd.
teresiiug Statemno, "rai
states senator Igub. t

J.
Upited Stotas Sey.. .''''.f,..a
linn. has ree.pII, ,, ..'' Ii.m
und ina cou,.r..,t...,..". "
Ibe News ami Co. ''..l q
made "A lopg AMI Y. ..
coucerning tbe i".,'.'..Hg
. in regard fo affair. .'. a H
metto state. Ast,r'. .'. Pro
10 Judge. he ..i5 .'e la.
Washington. and ind
North, il very muol in -..
/ est people of tb4 ~.Yr
corrupt government g..
/ States Of AIabar,, 3 .'....
and South Car,IiYa ~. '''' 81
mistaking the public -
thoroughly sick of e.r.,...
orous for reform T..
self is comuIetolv J.... ..'
positive i'm in.lstiY, r.. .-
| South Carolina u,ust ,....s...
Reporter-Dd rba p. .."
what he propo.aJ J..... E...'...
to purify itself Y "..
Mr.. Robertson -Tl.p.
nothing. / said FOB him r..
. of the peopls iY.f... -.... ..
rs white, tneiuteIIi-.nt an4
/ alike, believe that tha I..
] |
troops were kept here nrG.
sustaining the ~Dt g
! President GautropIi,Iu.,
had no rigat 20 believe a.g
that the troops were ma -
any such purpose. tl,y v..
To enforce the laws or.re g.
eminent. He ALSO ...5 ...
would infinitely Ir...r
Government pa.. iut,. t.. .
Democratic PARTY tb,r r..
ed I'm the hands artI,. .......'.
have broIIobt tbing. n.
Now / call fbato T-.,r.
the President fo saw IN.
said r. lis. r,u,.
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! i. e''' 's' ''''5 "I"'- ", l1' o'.0.
my my. Ne".n '"'I attorney H
" "liliam7 saIa' some time ago
tue event OF lhr e'n.IN0M"
l'f'SrHI corrupt ''N'.nH.n. i"
should the 'aN.palrIs OF ,.e 'a..r
'o pay lie taxes, iH' 'nI.I0""
hol yep" I's a,.i-IalI.a I' enforce
ald i IulIy believe NJ.
PRESIDENT would not permit '0. .a
states troops 2. Interfere laa y"
ment must protect ir e...lu
Hnjoymeu, oi alI their nght. m
do so, butIm confident tha'tr
give its protection and support
men who rob the people auI a.
the pubIicfuud-.
Reporter-What jo vou i.tua t
chances of n reform inside Oha n
iEes?
Mr.. Rohero-ou-I told h.pm
hat there were good and honest.
u the Republican Party m .H..
Who, il they could Doe elected, wo..
he offices to the -aii-laol0 Ht.
,ic, administer public M.ur u /.
st and STRAIGHTFORWARD mMH .