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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25
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The following is from the Utica On
" Observer. Judge Pierrepont is {
leading Republican of New York, and &
bosom friend of Gen. Grant:
Edward Pierrepont, at the close of 8
/ long conversation with casual acquaint
ance, remarked lately, g / may not see you
again before the next Presidential elec
! ton. Iwish, therefore, that you would
mark this prediction, Grant aUU not onlJ
! be renominGted and reelected IN 1876, but
| he UWget the support Of the Southern Demo
Gratis Mr.. Pierrepont met all criticisms
on the Presidents course by an an
swer comprehensive, if not satisfactory.
| He said "'Grant represents the average
morality and intelligence of the country.
| None but a fool pretends to predict the
political future But we may reasonably
| assume that Mr. Pierrepont is not hazard
ing any guesses, but is simply revealing
| the programme of the administration,
In attempting to tell what will be he is
really telling what Grant wants. He dd-
rertises the designs of the President uader
corer of prediction. He speaks as one
having authority and not as the scribes
who edit the organs.
The following was printed in the Alta
Californian, paper owned in part by
Senator Jones, the Presidents confiden-
tial friend, and telegraphed to the Wash
ington organ of the Administration, the
Republican, and printed with prominent
headlines and imposing display:
About all the Democrats will sustain
the veto of the currency bill, and New
York and New England members will
generally sustain it. Ont of THIS near
party may come forth and change of can
diddtes must eHsue. Would it not be
curious if President Grant became the
candidate of the Democratic party and the
hard money Republicans at the next
presidential election?
In confederation of these surmises. it
is remarked that the President has sepa-
rated from the majority of his party on
three distinct issues:
1. The currency question.
2. The Arkansas case.
3. The Civil Rights bill, which it is
said, he stands ready to veto.
OH the HISt question:, he ulleFS from
majority of the Democrats as shown by
their votes in Congress. They supported
the vetoed bill. On the second, he is
no doubt in full accord with them. And
in reference to the third, it may be said
with safety that his veto of ''Mr. Sum-
ner's" legacy i" would certainly 90 a long
way toward eonciliating the eight former
slave States in which the anti-Radicals
are in the ascendant. Whether they could
permit their hope for deiiverance from
measure which it is apprehended, would
endanger their social system, to carry
them to the support of a man for the
Presidency whom they had previously
opposed, remains to be seen. They would
have great deal to overcome, both of
opinion and of prejudice to smooth their
way TO such a conclusion.
The elements of opposition to Radi-
calism and in favor of Reform, seem,
at this time, strong enough to carry the
next election if they can be united and
that's the question: Can they be?
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

GALVESTON, June pa New,
special from Brownsville says Several
days since party Of thirty armed MeXi-
cans were in this county, about fifty
miles above here. They then had SOC
head of cattle. In commenting thereon,
the Ranchero, Of to-day says; "Io Stock
Raisers We recommend :hat they turn
out en- masse, and hang every man who
cannot give good account of himself,
and raze to the ground every rancho
known to harbor these williams, who make
cattle and horse stealing a business
The value Of the stock stolen from
this frontier during the last few years by
Mexican marauders would have kept in
the Held two full regiments OF cavalry.
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Railroad Survey.

We have had the pleasure of meeting
Capt T. S. Hardee, who is commencing
from this point survey of the railroad
from jackson, Miss, to jackson, Tenn.
a distance of 260 miles. The object of
the survey is to replace the notes show
ing the grade-lines or undulations of the
roadway which were destroyed during
the war Capt Hardee will use a hand
car for the purpose, and with the aid of
two leveling rods and two rodmen, will
make a somewhat original and altogether
novel experiment in engineering which
will be duly appreciated by those ofhis pro-
fesslon, when it is stated that he expects
to record about thirty miles of field notes
per day, while eight or ten is the usual
amount accomplished under the ordinary
mode.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

The case of Messrs. Mcclure and
Robbins of the Internal Revenue depart
ment, was set for preliminary investiga-
tion before Commissioner Cass, on Mon
day last. Messrs. Johnston and Nugent
for the defense, and Gen. Wharton for
the government. The accused waived
an examination and gave bond for their
appearance to answer the charges on
which they have been arraigned. This
course Of proceeding precluded the de
livery of the testimony which we design
ed reporting for public information.
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New Appointments.

From well authenticated sources we
learn that Capt. j. L. Lake, Of the Vicks-
burg Times, has been appointed U. S.
Marshal for the Southern District of
Mississippi in place of Col. L. S. Bronn.
Also that Capt NJ Shaughnessy has
been appointed Internal Revenue Col
lector in place of Mr. NJ B. Mcclure.
Capt Lake, was endorsed by what the
Pilot called the ''Sorehead" meeting. and
by Senator Alcorn and Gen. Mckee.
Both appointments will be favorably
received in this community
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

The Democratic Convention at Frank
fort, KY, nominated Captain J. c. Black
burn as candidate for Congress in the
Seventh District, to succeed Hon. James
B. Beck, who declines to run again.
The resolutions adopted favor free trade
and the redemption of United States
bonds in greenbacks- known as the
scheme on which Pendleton's Presiden-
tial fortunes were wrecked by the Bond
holders in 1868.
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Return Of Negroes from Liberia.
Especial to the Galveston News.

Especial to the Galveston News.
SAVANNAH, June ID.
The Steamship Leo arrived from New
York Yesterday, bringing twenty negroes
returning from Liberia TO their old plan
tation homes near Macon, the survivors
of a band Of emigrants who left Georgia
seven years since. The leader and most
contrile Of the sable prodigals is Bap-
fist preacher. lie is overoyed ut again
setting his foot on his native soil, and
says the Lord made all the world except
Africa, and that somebody else fabr icated
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

CURRENCY BILL PASSED AND SIGNED.
In the last hours of the session, Congress
passed and the President signed cur
rency bill which received the assent of a
large majority of all parties in both
branches. In the House the vote stood
221 ayes TO 40 nays-the last having been
cast by hard money" contractionists
from New England and New York. The
measure seems to have been temporary
expedient to bridge over the widening
chasm between the opposing Republican
factions.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25
suit Asnins. H.evee Company

New ORLEANS, June %. The New
Orleans Jackson and Great Northern
Railroad Company has Instituted suit in
the Superior District Court against the
Louisiana Levee Company for $14,1
damages sustained by failure of defend
ants TO perform their duty Of keeping
levees in order, which failure resulted in
a break, and the overflow of twenty-eight
miles Of jackson Railroad, thereby OBJ
il operations
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

The y. O. Bulletin has been informed
that Durell, on whose decree the Presi-
dent installed the Kellogg administration
in Louisiana, upon learning that the
judiciary Committee of the House had
reported bill impeaching him, sent on
his resignation, and will leave New
Orleans never to return.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25
'Ehe Civil Rights EEilI.

ST. LOUIS, June AT meeting of
the Public School Board this evening "A
resolution was adopted, by a vote OF 20
to 2, providing that a memorial to Con-
gress be prepared urging the members of
that body to amend the civil rights bill
now pending in the House so that it shall
relieve the schools from the necessity of
admitting children of both races to the
same rooms and classes, wherever equal
provision has been made for the education
of each in separate schools.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

Miss Frances E. Willard received the
highest number of votes for Superintend-
ent of Public Instruction, in the Illinois
Republican Convention. She is princi-
pal of the Northwestern University at
Evanston. She is said to be competent !;
and the very fact of her receiving strong
vote shows growing disposition to relax
the arbitrary rule which has withheld from
woman her God-given right to employ
her gifts, in whatever profession of life
she is capable of acting.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

[ From the MERIDIAN Gazette.

From the MERIDIAN Gazette.
Col. w T. Withers, may be regarded
as the father of the new EdwardA,
and to his foresight and public spirit
much of the rapid growth of the town is
attributed. He owned the territory on
which the the town is built, besides sew
eral large contiguous plantations There
is no telling how much an intelligent and
liberal minded owner of town site can
aid the development of his town. On
the other hand there is no telling how
much a short-sighted, contracted and
grasping owner of town lots can retard
its growth. As examples of the first,
have in my mind now three gentlemen,
viz: Col. Withers, of Edwards; Col.
Garland, of Summit, and Rev. Mr.. Whit
worth, (now gathered to his fathers of
Brookhaven. Each of these contributed
vastly to the growth of his town and made
fortunes too. Col. Withers has presented
so acres of land to the trustees of col
ored college near Edwards, and 1 learn
there is soon to be established upon it
college for colored youth.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

TAMMANY REDIvIvUs.-The sachems
of Tammany have sent out invitations
for a grand celebration on the 4th OF
July, the purpose being ito renew the
strength of that Democratic doctrine and
discipline of the Tammany of our fathers,
by which for sixty years the greatness
was assured and the glory increased of
this great and glorious American Re
public"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

The Schenectady On. y Union (Re-
publican) states that colored Congress
man Lynch, Of this State, stated to the
editor that while he was in favor of the
g Civil Rights bill, the colored people,
:" including himself, did not want mixed
" schools, but preferred to educate their
children separately as they do now
This accords with the opinion which we
have expressed as to the wishes of the
colored people. When the Civil
Rights bill was passed they did not ask
the insertion of a clause requiring mixed
schools, but have expressed themselves
oontented with the present separate
system.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

Who is this girl Helen BIazes, to whom
the boys so often appeal in sudden pain
or perils darkcs. hour? a day or two
ago young man trod on piece of
orange-peel and sat down on the pavement
at the same time exclaimed, "Helen
Blazes !" And that same afternoon an
other young man struck his toe against a
brick, and taking his foot up in his arms.
he, too, cried ''Helen Blazes !" There
may be such a patron saint of the hurt
in the calendar, but we can't find her
there.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25
Death ormn AInbnminu

MONTGOMERY, June 16.-R. w. Walk.
er, who died in Huntsville yesterday
had been Solicitor for the Legislature,
Judge Of the Supreme Court, and Con
federate Senator.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

The following is the result of the last
attempt in the House of Representatives
to take up the Civil Rights bill:
The motion in the House to take up the
civil rights bill again failed by vote of
40 to 9I-not two-thirds. About 40
Representatives lodged the vote. Eleven
Republicans voted against the bill, viz !:
Butler of Tennessee, Harrison. Hyde,
Lowndes, Phillips, Ray and Smith of
Virginia, Standard, St. John, Thomas,
Thornberg.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

THANKS to Hon. L. Q. c. Lamar,
for his speech on 'Misrule in the South, ;"
and to Hon j. L. Alcorn for copies Of the
Congressional record.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

Referring to the recent action of the
various political Conventions in the West
in favor of Imitation" the Cincinnati
Enquirer asks:
Which one of the Western States has
party which viii declare against an in
crease of our currency and in favor of
contraction The Chicago Tribune
should recount those .anti-infation
newspapers"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

NORTH MISSISSIPPI CROP PROSPECTS.
"A subscriber at Olive Branch, De So
ia county writes:
Our stands of corn are inferior, and the
crop is full three weeks behind. The
stand of cotton is about three-fourths,
and though we have had but little rain
for ten weeks, the crop is nearly an
average and in fair condition.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

1t is the judgment Of the n. Y. Times
that the speech of Col. Lamar on the
Louisiana contested election case, proved
him 'to be the most forcible Democratic
speaker in the House
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

The New York Chronicle estimates the
decrease in the acreage of the cotton crop
the present year, as compared with last
year III per cent. which would represent
a falling off in the crop, of about 90, 600
bales. The consequences under the ordi-
nary laws of trade, ought to be consider
able increase of prices; but these laws
are ofteDtimes subject to the control of
spectators until the crop has left the
hands of the producers.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

We have received the Mississippi jour
nal (Which has taken the place Of the Lee
County Journal under charge Of Hon. J.
M. Eckford Of the House and cordially
approve its tone and spirit.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

BosToN, June 23.-In the Senate thi,
afternoon the liquor license bill passed by
the House was passed and ordered to be
engrossed, BY II to IA
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25
T'ae Amended Esanserups Act

The following are the principal points
of the Bankrupt Law which passed Con
gress at the late session:
Forty days are allowed to elapce before
| merchant or trader who fails to pay his
commercial paper is liable to be thrown
into bankruptcy. The assent Of one
fourth in number and one-third in value
of the creditors is required to throw a
debtor into bankruptcy This provision
| dates back TO the 1st Of last December
Proceedings may be discontinued when
ever the debtor pays those secured debts
| -4isL 1870 che s-e.etaaI r n sasriaS him
into bankruptcy, or whenever, with the
consent of the Court, he and majority OF
the creditors shall ask for discontinuance
Of the proceedings.
When a loan is made TO a bankrupt in
good faith, and security taken, with the
intention Of aiding him to pull through,
it shall be considered as having actual
value and the security shall not be invali-
dated by proceedings in bankruptcy, and
voluntary bankrupt may have his dis
charge if his estate pays 80 per cent. of his
debts, or provided he obtains the assent of
the same number of his creditors as neces-
sary to throw him into bankruptcy. An
involuntary bankrupt can get his dis
charge if his conduct is free from all fraud
and he is innocent of any violation or
infringement of the Bankrupt Act. AS
signees are prohibited from dividing fees
with other persons engaged in the case.
Composition by the creditors may be
made with the assent of the debtor, pro-
viding majority of the creditors join,
where approved by the Court for the re-
lease and discharge of the debtor. The
fees and expenses are reduced one-half
until the Judges of the Supreme Court
shall establish a permanent reduction and
si1nnlifv nrocepdinrs
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

Miss Maria Lovejoy, Of Wisconsin, has
commenced her fourth breach of promise
suit. Maria's engagements seem TO be
more honOred in the breach than in the
observance.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

If there is one time more than another
when woman should be entirely alone
tits when line full of clothes comes down
in the mud.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

WAsHINGroN. June 16.--In the Ar
kansas contested election cases, Wiltshire,
the sitting member, was unseated and
Gutner sworn in.
The bill to provide for the election oi
congressman at large for Alabama
passed.
The House passed bill making poly
gamy and bigamy n ground ofinehgibli'y
of Territorial delegates.
The House passed the bill extending
till the 4th of July, 1875, the time for
presenting claims 10 the Southern Claims
Commission, and providing tor the APP
pointment OF two additional Commits
slOners.
The conference report was made on
the bankrupt bill and agreed to. The
bill now goes to the President for ms APP
prevail
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

The ~ Y Times, the Presidents
organ, significantly says that g it may not
" he of much consequence which party in
the South has the local officers, but it
g IS Of great importance that the Republi-
= can Party shall be rid of the scoundrels
"who have used it for corrupt purposes,
"and have done much to bring it into
disrepute." The Times advises the open
rebellion of the Republicans against
selfish and corrupt leaders. Let the
colored masses who constitute the voting
strength Of their party profit by the
advice. In the opinion of the President
" soreheadism is now in order.
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Rates OF subscription.

WEEKLY CLARIoS-Tw dollars per year, and
an extra copy TO getter up of club Of ten
more
IL future paper win be discontinued when
time expires
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LATE KILOGRAMS.


The following IS list of bills signed
by the President yesterday The act
to ascertain the possessory rights Of the
Hudson Bay company and other British
subjects to the territory within the limits
of award to his majesty the emperor OF
Germany, under the treaty of Washing
ton. Nav 18th, 1871, and for other
purposes: the act fixing the amount OF
United States notes providing for the ne
distribution of national bank currency
also other purposes; the act providing toi
the publication of the revised statutes
and laws OF the United States; act
amending the charter OF the Freedman
savings and trust company, and for other
purposes; the act 10 relieve lholha,
Claiborne, of Tennessee, of his political
disabilities, imposed by the sixteenth
amendment 10 the constitution; the ae'
to create Bozeman a land district IN Mon
tana the act for the establishment OF
life-saving stations and houses of refuge
upon the sea coasts and lake-coasts of the
United States, and to promote the eff
cheney of the iite-saving service,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

The Congressional Convention of the
9TH (being the old 5th) Congressional
district of Indiana, which met at Indian
apolis yesterday morning, nominated by
reclamation for reelection their well-tried
ever-faithful, and unusually effective
Representative, General John Coburn.-
Exchange.
Gen. Coburn, who has been endorsed by
his constituents, delivered by far the
ablest speech that was pronounced in the
House at the last session, in favor of an
increase of currency. We nave not yet
seen any sign of either party in the West
going back on the members who joined
issue with the President on that ques-
ton
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

DEATH OF L. NJ. HALL, EsQ.-The
death of L. NJ. Hall, Esq, Republican
candidate for mayor Of Vicksburg, oc-
CURED on last Tuesday night, after a
protracted illness. The deceased pos
sessed many generous qualities which at
tached to him a large circle of friends.
The Vicksburger states; that during
the day (before his DEATH he received
q" the last sacred rites of the Catholic
g Church, forgave and prayed Tor his en-
g emies, and prepared himself for death
" in a becoming and Christian spirit
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

Col. LAMAKs SPEECH on MIsRULE
IN THE SoUTH. The extracts which we
have printed from various journals
on Col. Lamar's speech exposing the
misrule Of the South, reflect the various
phases ofopinion North and South. 1t
was most triumphant vindication of a
wronged people, executed in style so
knightly as to disarm opposition and
compel attention and respect All bear
testimony to the invaluable public service
he has rendered.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

The leading counsellor Of the Presi-
dent in the Arkansas case, was Judge
Wiltshire, the only Republican from that
State who sided with Baxter. Since
that affair, the majority in Congress have
ousted him from his seat, and thus, in a
sort of indirect way, they have gratitied
their revenge on the President.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

Practical cremationists: The Mexican
witch-burners.
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The Washington Star of June 11th iu
its notice denominations by the President,
announces the name Of Hon. w. H..
Parker, State Senator from Mississippi.
as being nominated for the Office OFT Col
lector OF Internal Revenue for Colorado
Territory.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-06-25

From the Water Valley Courier.
We are panied To- learn that tha store.
house and entire stock of goods. of Mr.
A. j. Thornton, ut Pine Valley, iu ta.s
county, was destroyed by fire ON Friday
night of last week.
The Pine Valley Post Office, which
was kept by Mr.. Thornton, was also en.
tirely destroyed.
, 1874-12-10

WAan1NaroS, D. G., Dec o.-Tho Republican
Senators worc 1u caucus this afternoon OIL tho
subject Of Arkansas affairs, but adjourned with
out coming to any conclusions. Only a fow Son.
ators expressed themselves in favor of intorven-
tlon, and oveu these woro not agreed aa to the
exact form Of movement. Others Noro disposed
10 postpouo az tho present condition OF tho htato
did not acem to justify Congregational measures.
aIl accounts representing the people generally to
10 satisfied with their proaent Government, with
no cal,se for violent disturbance. Tho queH-
ton Ut
THE CONDITION or LOUISIANA
was N}Bo discussed. Several buuatnrs said It
would bo found on examination TINT thu Govern
meut Of ono or two of tho other Southern Statas
Ind no moro legal oxiAtonon ti,an that Of 1onis-
iana, and therefore there shon be au nvesti-
cation concerning all OF them, In order to esab-
iiBh their validity.