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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-15
The University of yaIs~i>Sippf--The
New Chancellor.

The Trustees of the University Of
Mississippi, have done a great thing for
that Institution. They have elected Gen.
&. p. Stewart to the Office of Chancellor.
The manner of the election is not less
cre,litable t. the Trustees themselves, than
to him upon whom the trust was confer
red. 1t was done by unanimous vote.
With the exception of having been a
distinguished soldier c 1t. General in the
Confederate Army the Chancellor is
entirely an educator. Trained at West
Point, and graduating with honor, he has
devoted all his life to the profession of
teaching, with the exception of the four
years spent in the military capacity
referred to. As assistant professor in
mathematics, he devoted two years at
West Point Immediately after closing his
academic career, but his distinction as
teacher was achieved mainly in the
Cumberland University, Lebanon.
Tennessee, between the years 1915 and
1861. That University was builtup main
ly through his fundamentally. After the
war. regarding the contest as over, he
resumed his former profession. We
congratulate the Trustees upon the
wisdom If their choice, and above all, we
congratulate the people of Mississippi.
Gen. Stewart is thorough teacher
and y,ossasses executiva abilities Of /
the first order. He has been called to his
high Office at Q critical moment in the
fortunes of the Institution. and we have
no doubt be wiz be equal to the occasion.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-15
Excursion Tiei<els Gos. State Fair

am authorized TO state that agents on
the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, between
tickets 70 Meridian and return at three
cents per mile each way. Tickets viii be
sold from 24th TO 2s.h inst good for return
until November 81 Parties de.iriag to at
tend The State Fair should apply for excur-
Sion ii, kets.
The y. o, St Louis and Chicago Rail
road. aud the Wick burg and Meridian Rail-
roads, will a'so sell excursion tickets as
above.
Special trains from Canton, Vicksburc,
MeComb CITY and X ,sciusllo. as heretofore
announced.
il. POWER, Sec-y.
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The Sc. Louis Fmir-Notes About
Cairo.
SOUTHERN HOTEL,
ST.. LOUIS. Oct. 10. 1874.

t. 1<OOlS, OCls ~ 40
DEAR CLARION: l arrived here yes
terday morning-just twenty-nine hours
from Jackson, via Cairo. At the termi-
nus of the Mississippi Central, the pass
enger cars are transferred to a boat, and
conveyed to Cairo, about one mile dis
tant. Here they are met by a locomo-
tive, which in a few minutes transfers
them to the regular track for 1t. Loul-,
Chicago. or elsewhere / rather like the
route. There IRE good eating houses al
sixty-two mile siding, Holly springs and
Frost, Tenn. Sleeping coaches on every
train.
/ devoted yesterday and to-day to the
Fair. Thursday was the bigday. 1t was
estimated that there were at least one
hundred thousand people on the ground.
1t was a general holiday. The citizens
Of st. Louis, who are immensely benefit
ed by the Fair, turned out en- masse, TO
swell the throng aud the gate receipts.
As at New Orleans, Memphis, jackson
and other places where Fairs are held,
there are many who don't take much
stock in the fairs, but they are entirely
willing TO share any benefits that they
may scatter about in the community
The business men of St. Louis think it a
good business investment to pay eleven
thousand dollars in premiums on cotton
They have an idea of making ST. Louis
cotton market, and while the factors OF
New Orleans are folding their arms, and
laughing at the idea, the St. Louis go
aheads are making their Arrangements
to have the cotton Of our section diverted
to this point. But this is getting off the
Fair track. While on the subject Of
cotton, l may state that there were nearly
four hundred bales competing for the
liberal premiums offered. Mississippi was
well represented, but Texas took the
sweepstalle of one thousand dollars. The
awards to Mississippians were b. r.
McGaughey, Lee county, $500; Robert
Brown, Monroe county, $500; d. =.
Galtney & Co., $500; S. L. Barksdale,
Yaz'o county, 500.
The display of horses, cattle, swine,
pon Y, machinery and agricultural inn
PIGMENTS, SURPASSED even The grand di--
play that / witnessed here yo We rs ago.
Large premiums Will not fail to bring
large number Of exhibitors, and the i +
ter will secure the crowds Among other
attractions on exhibition was lis Excel.
iency the President Of the United States
who "drew" very Largely from those who
wished to have it to say when they wen
h me, that they had seen the President
A young friend, Of Edwards Depot, who
made the Presidents acquaintance in the |
cotton room, assured the President chat.
as between him and Sherman, he en-
dorsed him for the third term, wheie,t
Gen. Grant very gracefully nodded hi-
approval.
l have invited nearly every exhibitor
here to attend the Mississippi State Fair
Capt. &. ID. Bustamcnte has rendered
me valuable assistance, which, in behalf
Of the Fair Association, | desire TO ac.
knowledge. We had several proni.c-,
specially from the owners Of trottiug and
horses, who 90 from here to the
Paducah Fair, thence to Jackson, Natchez
and New Orleans. So look out fer un
usual competitions in trials of speed on
four splendid mile track.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-15
Exploit of " Negro Detective.

NASHVILLE, Oct. 10.-Joe Ravaees. 8
negro preacher, was shot and instantly
killed near Franklin, Tenn, while attemp.
ting to enter the residence of an old man
named Shey, with the intention of muir.
dering him and his wife and BURNING
the place. A negro detective sent
from Nashville to investigate a former
attempt to burn Shey's house, suspected
Ravages and induced him to enter into
the above arrangement and then apprised
Shey.
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4 Prescription for uin r
H'rVrs.. +a

u
II any Of our Mississippi r
inclined TO leave their p.o.aa.
engage in a wild hunt ait.
tunes in Texas, under tine H.r..
peace and quiet there, ami
man can repose with0u. a.
under his own vine and fr r
would ask their attention t9UMa.
report, which, by the Way. ..
specimen OF the hundreds Of
port with which the pres. :. I1
III parts Of the State. Matter
be here rs we would have t...
IRE a great deal worse in T.EM
III these accounts falsily the oaa
ociety there:
MASKED MEN DRIVING PEOPLE
MONTAGUE coU>ra
ST.. LOUIS, Get 5.-The G0a.. \
special from Dcni-ou, T.Xas. ssh.
.hat on the night OF Sept %, twI
pr thirty armed and ma-krl mu.
bIauketed hor-es, visited Tho. d.
ST. Jo-eph, Montague county. a..
Ia VIM. Stone, who, With Dds
boarded with Boyd, to come uut
refused, whoreupon hewl- inlu
..eie was a body OF men near ..
Intended 10 hang him III hu did u.
Town IA twcny-iuur hours lu
chen visited several other houses
made similar demands upon Oh.
mates.
The next day Deputy United -
Marshal, j. NJ. Bedoman. and w
other United Uttcs officer .n"
81. Joseph, found Stone anI M
packing their wagons prcuuau~
ieaying, and accompanied chem
milcs ON their journey mud camm.
lL.m ON the first night, keeping
Piekets to prevent surprise. as abe .
ZION was to follow and murar u.s..
Yesterday the refugees appeared U.u
United States C0mmis uur. tus .
Maurice, and filed complaints ..
twenty-five members of tha .ne M.
they could identity Warrant
issued md placed iu Jha hu1.u.D.
Marshal Wright, who. with r.
armed men, lett Dauison Iat m.U. .
Montague county Cd make taa
The characterization ay1iaa sIwt oa. M
nag 10 prerem them fraH a,p.uT
oart ms piiucsscs against clr'ou IHH
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-15
THE PRESIDENTS CONVICTIONS ON
THE LOUISIANA QUESTION.
WHY HE RECOGNIZED KEH-
L06s<s.
Wha1 E1e Thinks Ought to he
Done
WASHINGTON, Oct, -, 1874.

WASHINGTON, Oct, -, 1874.
The opinions of Reverdy johnson and
Charles OConer, with the r,joinder of
Mr.. johnson on the Louisiana question.
have called attention to an important
principle in the political government of
the country, viz The right of the
President to review his own acts. The
President recognizes the necessity Of
having this subject settled without DELAY.
The views Of both johnson and O'Connor.
published in the Herald, have been care
fully read by the President. He does
not agree with johnson that either Kel-
legg or McEnery WIS elected, bur
eqnivocally declares that the election in
1872 was mockery, and that his only
motive IN recognizing Kellogg was TO save
society in Louisiana from anarchy. He
does not consider either Kellogg or
McEnery the lawfully elected Governor
of Louisiana. On Friday last, in CONVEX
sation with a Southern gentleman. he
intimated that this would be his position
IN ais next message to Congress, and that
he should ask that provision be made for
"A free and fair election at the earliest
possible day, and should give emphasis to
what he had already declared, that If was
time for the republican party to unload
Louisiana. Y. Herald.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-15

Important elections for Congressman,
members of Legislatures and Stale officers
took place in Ohio, Indiana, Iowa and
Nebraska, on the 18th. The result has
been awaited with anxiety. The political
complexion of several Senators and forty
six Representatives depended upon it.
Down to that date the Northern elections
Gin Connecticut, New Hampshire and
Oregon) had been unfavOrable to the
Republicans. and clearly pointed 10 a
change of National Admin .tration. II
it has been arrested, and the confidence
of the nation has not been Withdrawn
from the oppressors Of the South, the
cause will be apparent The keynote #
the dominant party is contained in the
following circular Of the Chairman Of the
Indiana Republican Committee to the
Radical editors:
INDIANAPoLfs, Sept 3, 1874
Editor of Union, Rensselaer,, Ind:
DEAR SIR: / desirs to call your at
tention to the horrible scenes Of violence
and bloodshed Transporting throughout the
South, and suggest that you give them
as great prominence as possible in your
paper from this time until after the cleo
ton.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-15
THOMAS j. BRADY,
Chairman. "

Atthis writing, the returns are too mea-
gro to warrant final opinion as to the
result. They indicate, however, that
Iowa has gone as usual for the Republi-
cans; that the Democrats who elected
their Governor and Legislature in Ohio
last year, have gained two Congre smen,
and that the Republicans have carried the
Indiana Legislature as they did two years
ago when the Democrats at the same time
elected the Governor.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-15

A Louisiana correspondent of ....
7. Times (Republican) attribute
was called the recent race disturaH..
Bayou Sara, to the machinadans a. o.
Emile Weber, a German carperb'1s
"a State Senator, and the leader OF ..
"colored element in the parish l'.
Times writer adds:
The Weber party tried to,praadt..0.
the parish the belief that whi.
burned the house through harcito
gro, but that delusion is now deaf, w.
will scare no more. The irreconc'l-
conflict Of races is a lie of the h.
damnable complexion; was never y
will never be true. At the same time 4
Is just to say that the Civil Rights ~
is an impossibility here. The o9e'l
is too f0rcible; the opposition, Ina''
silent, too strong.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-15

We admire the good sense and moder.
alton exhibited by the citizens of Canton
in reference to their pending election for
Mayor. The Central Republican (Radi-
cali says:
"Color Line" has no advocates in the
city of Canton. Here, everything is
harmony, peace and good will At the
Convention, on the LIST, all parties
Republicans and Democrats colored and
white, all mingled together-each voting
for his friend, regardless of trace color or
previous condition.
The Mail Conservative says of the
meeting
The largest Convention of the citizers
OF Canton, we remember ever to have
seen, assembled, TO nominate Mayor.
:. :. Calhoon, was called to preside
Robt Powell, Esq, and j. A. Turk, was
placed in nomination and the bdlloting
proceeded. with the following result:
Sir. Powell was then declared the
choice of the Convention by unanimous
vote.
The following resolution, which we
nave noticed is appreciated by the press of
both parties, was adopted:
Resolved, That we pledge ourselves to
support the nominee OF this Convention as
the choice of the people, regardless Of color
or politics.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-15

Secretary of the Navy Robertson, puts
quietus to the third term question, by
saying that Gen. Grant has no idea of a
third term; had never sought such thing,
and regarded the discussion of that matter
as unworth Y of notice.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-15

Ex-President johnson advocates repu-
diation of the entire bonded debt, State
and Federal, on the ground tn at the bond
holders had already received more
in interest than they had paid for the
bonds.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-15
IsHnLIn County 'Tn1-H'u,cr. rTee,
ing.

We received, too late for pa.
IN this number, through tine rau
Mr.. Frantz, Of the Republican, r.er"
lips containing the proceeding OFF,. I-
nnd imposing Meeting Of thc lAn
Rankin county, last Nopdav i.rn.
sirate against the present opprs--.,. .i
laws, and To petition the Srat. al. ..r
Tor relief A TaxPayers Leagu
vance the objects of the meeting w
formed. It was composed Of Glib.
solid, intelligent and influential a
in the the county.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-15
An Alabama dispatch says

Getting too hot.
The drouth in this portion of Alabama
still continues. 1t has cut off the cotton
crop about one third, and ruined the pea.
sweet potato and turnip crops. No good
rains In nearly three months.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-15

Stagnation in trade is the universal
compia;ht. In the dry good business
in New York within the past TWO weeks
there has been a decline Of twenty per
cent. in prices.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-15

In the Louisiana registration, the Plea
yune says that so far as it has progressed,
the whites have now in the city and State
fair working majority.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-15

At the recent election for members '
the Legislature in Geogia, the Con's',.
tives secured all their candidates aAo'f
70
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-15

Since the 21st of January last, Gov
Ames has pardoned out Of the Peniten-
tiarY. conviets as follows:
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF oArno

Indeed except the convent school, thew
are the only schools of the place. The
white schools occupy three buildings, two
OF brick. and very large and handsome
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-15
SAINT LOUIS

Is wonderful city. In 1860 its pop
ulation was 160,773; in 1870, 352,548,
and it is claimed that the present popu-
lation will number 450, 900. Its great
bridge, spanning the Mississippi, is one
Of the wonders Of the age. Omnibusscs
transfer passengers across it, but this is
only temporary, as the lower floor viii
soon be ready for the trains.
must not forget to mention that
among the Eminent men whom have
met here is Senator Acorn. He made
aheciionate inquiry about the health,
prospects and Whereabouts OF his friend
Adelbert, for whom he has the most in
tense admiration--I was sorry that could
not post him.
CAIRO, Oct. -, 1874.
Cairo, twenty years ago, was a hard !
looking place as viewed from the deck OF
a passing boat. a few frame shanties,
and wretched looking hotel, were all
the attractions that presented themselves
along its business front. Now YOU be-
hold a large and handsome hotel, the ST.
Charles, and long line Of two and three
S DRY brick houses devoted to every
branch OF commerce, Wholesale and re-
tail. The present population is between
eight and ten thousand. Cairo, as is wen
known, is at the junction Of the Ohio am
rivers, but otherwise nature 5
has not done much for it Us a business
jIte. The place is very low, and subject
o overflow, and consequently stores, resi-
lences and sidewalks are all constructed
ibove high-water mark In ride
Trough the city, | noticed several very Il
lhndsome and costly residences. Deci y
ediy the most imposing cdiice in the
4ace Is the Custom House, in which ia h
ontained the post Office, internal revenue r
flee, Federal Court rooms. etc. II cost !,
FINISHED, the sum Of 1915, 900. Ih.v- Ia
ing thought that the Federal Govern f.
lent should have n similar building al "
he Capital Of Mississippi; instead OF f
avlng its various departments scattered &
oouC III insecure buildings, and ut no In
tile annual cost for rent. The old
'owman House site would be lust the
lace for such building, or the City and !
tate jointly, might donate the public "
luare IN rear Of the Governors Mansion b
the Board of Mayor and Aldermen .
MI move in this matter, aud secure the 90
cooperation of our Legislature, and Of 90
ur Senators and Representatives in Con- I
ress, we can have at Jackson, as at every
Their State Capital in the Union, hand o.
'me building devoted exclusively to the =.
ses Of the Federal Government bHld ~
g in which Judge Hill could hold his &C
curt, and have suitable accommodations di
n himself and official staff. !"
was much interested to-day in visit =
the -
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF CAIRO. sill
Indeed except the convent school, thew
OV1Ix
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-03-21
[For the Dispatch.I

Under the old United States law, when ne.
groes were slaves, negro was forbid to
have any charge whatever of the mails. Not
so now. 1t may be said that now the negro
has almost the whole charge of the mails.
It is not strange that mail robberies should
be frequent and large, when such stupid and
irresponsible creatures as the man Andrew
Harris has unquestioned free entire to the
" mailing-tabe" of the post office.
The admission Of such man to the email.
ing-table " is unlawful; and while the poor,
foolish devil will be fed, clothed, and COM
fored free of expense to himself at Albany,
it is right and proper to look at the crime
suuarely, and charge that there was gross
neglect and culpable fault somewhere among
the officials of the post.ofice that this steal.
ing should have occurred What business
has wagon-driver within the precincts OF
the post-office While an indignant public
will not charge criminal intent, they do
charge criminal neglect on the parto the
officials i.s',sF.' x. u. A. .
p. S. This is written BY one who has no
disposition or desire for any office or place
within the gift of the I,Poss-Oftiee Depart.
~ 49, = ~ !. 4.
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New York items.

NEW YoRK, March 20.--The British sloop.
Of war Niobe has arrived. A committee oi
council officers tender her commander the
freedom Of the city, and the oiilcers OF the
armv and navy propose a formal reception
in recognition Of his coaducs at Santiago de
Cuba In the Virginius attasS.
a There are fifty indictments against Joseph
#. Fraaklin foD beIBg concerned IN the lor-
gerry OF railroad bontis- lie has been ar
rested, ~ .sFs.se 81 ~ II & n : !,
FAEneei,ug Of. the Importers and Gfccere
Board of Trade has adopted memorial 70
Congress for the abolition OF the moiety sys.
tenn and against compromising palsaele g
frauds upon thereyenue. -.
8 Another Indictment has been found by inc
United States grand jury in brookssu
against Eanbora, Hawicy, and vanwersen,
Oh the charge OF conspiracy to defsand tne
Government.
One-tensh,of the horses OF the city are SUI
iering from the new disease. - #
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LOCAL MATTERS.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES To.MoRRow. - The
usual religious services will be held in all OF
tue city churches Tomorrow except the fol.
loNins special appointments:
TnicersdliSt Church mayo stree).-Rev.
J. Murray Bailey at IL \. NJ. and 8 p. NJ.
Subject in the morning: " Mortal Repentance
and Celestial JOY" Subject at night: The
Progress and Triumph Of the Gospel"
Second PreSby'erian.-PreachinS IN the
lecturc-room at II 4. NJ. and p. N. by Rev.
William Brown, d. D.
Broad Street Methodist.-Rt. Rev. ID. ).
Doegctt, ID. D., at IL A. NJ.
Christadelphtan Synagogue Covenant
HalD D.--Service at 81 2. Nj. Subject of dis
course: "The One Hope of the Gospel"
Second Bdptist.-Rer. A. 2. Graves at IL
A. NJ; Rev. C.. G.. Biting, d. D., at s T.
VI.
Vennble. Street Chapel.-Rev. j. L. NJ.
Curry. ID. D., at II A. NJ; Rev. George f.
Williams at 7:45 z. M. .
st. Peters Cahedrol.--Right Rev. Bishop
Gibbons, at 1:30 z. NJ. Subject" Venera'
ton aud Invocation of Saints and Angels" y;
or, "The Doctrine OF the Communion ol
Saints"
Services at the Penitenhary.-The Rev
NJ. L. Lipps, member of the House of Dele
gates from Buchanan and Wise counties,
will preach to the convicts at the Peniten'
tiary chapel Sunday morning at 9o'clock.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-03-21

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDAENTs.-The Spe-
cial Joint Committee Of the General Assem-.
bly, on Amendments to the State Constitu'
ton, of which Senator Henry W. Thomas
is chairman, have concluded to report that
it is inadviSable to attempt to amend that in.
strument except in the manner prescribed
by itself.
Mr.. Thomas of the Senate, and Mr.. Doo-
ley, of the House, have been entrusted with
the duty of drawing up the committees re-
port, which will recommend that such
amendments as the public welfare demands
be prepared by subcommittee by the time
of the meeting Of the General Assem-.
Div, at its next session, aud if approved by il
and the succeeding Legislature, then to be
submitted to the people for adoption OF re.
lection at a general election.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-03-21

The DELINQUENT LANDS OF THE STATE
The Senate has passed bill authorizing the
sale of the lands delinquent for non.payment
of taxes since the 10th of April, 1865. 1t
amends and perfects the laws now in force
so as to provide for the sale lands already de-
linquent annually till the present lists are com-
pleted, and thereafter regularly every three
years. The bill requires every land-holder
to see that his lands are placed on the proper
land-bookS, and when notified that they are
not so entered, and are allowed to remain off
for period of five years, they become liable
to reentry. The Commonwealth can only
purchase once; on the second sale lands
may be sold for whatever may be bid. Tue
sections of the bill are so arranged as to make
it q permanent law, and to render amend
ments hereafter unnecessary. A companion
bill passed the Senate few days ago, which
releases all the taxes on forfeited lands here
tofore purchased by the Commonwealth,
upon the payment Of all taxes due thereon
since 1865,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-03-21

THE FIRE YESTERDAY MoRSISG.-The
Fire Department was called ont yesterday
morning about O'Clock in response to an
alarm from Box No. 3, Second police sta.
ton. A coIorcd man who lives over Ba.
chuS's barbcr.shop, on Broad street between
Sixth and Seventh, had occasion to get up
very early, ard when he came down stairs
he discovered that the shop was on fire.
The flames had made but little progress, but
the fire was burning steadily and rapidly III
the shop. He promptly notified one Of the
policemen. who caused the alarm to be
turned in at the station-house. The Fire
Department turned out with its usual
promptness. but the flames had been eXtin
euished with buckets Of water, and the
Services of the iremen were not needed
Damage tritling.