Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-05-02


YOU will At least fare as well as those who
act differently, and we commend the
following which we find in our seraP-book
10 all the Dismals in the city. "1ou, then,
D We beggars OF my acquaintance, whether
in rags or in lace; whether in Kent street
Ut the Mall; whether at Smyrna or 81
Giles's; might 1 advise you as FRIEND
never seem in want Of the favor which you
solicit. Apply to every passion but PITY
for redress. You may find relief trem
vanity, from self interest, or from ayarice,
but seldom from compassion. The very
eloquence Of a poor man IS wasted; and
that mouth which is opened even TO iatte-
~, is seldom expected to close without a
petition"
OAKFIELD.-Seven miles North Of this
city on the Mississippi Central Railroad, in
a beautiful and fruitful section OF land is
located the depot and embryo village OF
Oakfeld. Good society and schools,
thrifty population, and lands that never
disappoint the husbAndman surround this
lovely spot, where, amid inviting groves Of
majestic forest trees, is to spring into life
and beauty the thriving village Of Oakfeld.
This fair portion Of "Old Madison" is not
only blessed by nature, but it Is upon the
line OF two great railroads, the Mobile and
Ohio and the Mississippi Central within
sound Of vast, varied and moving COM
merce. convenient to the second city in W.
Tennessee, Jackson, with ample transport
tation facilities to all parts Of the world,
and with two promising villages, Oakfield
and Carroll, where they can ship or sell
their produce. We agree with cores
pondeRt that there is not, IN the county,
more inviting or prosperous section.
MOBILE AND OHIO RAILROAD The
Stockholders OF the above road met last
week in Mobile for the purpose OF electing
directors for the ensuing year. hefollow-
ing are the names Of the gentlemen elected:
w. p. Halliday, of Cairo, Ill; W. D. Dunn,
J. J. Walker, - Pratt, Moses Warning, Of
Alabama; - Hall, A. J. Gillespie and
A. Murdoch. Of Mississippi; W. B. Duncan,
- Utley, - Dow, - Hays and Bard,
of New York. Halliday, Dunn, Walker,
Murdoch ard W. B. Duncan were MEN,
bers of the old Board. The Directors met
and elected the following officers: w. B.
Duncan, of New York, President, J. J.
Walker, OF Alabama, Vice President; A.
Murdoch, Gen'l Land Claim Agent for the
Company. The President elect is the SEN
ior member OF the celebrated New York
firm OF Duncan, Sherman & Co., and is
largely interested in Southern securities.
He is man OF commanding financial abili-
sy, and fully competent to pilot the road
through its present difficulties. The new
Vice President is highly spoken Of by those
who know him. We are constrained to be-
lieye that the selections were judieious and
wise under the circumstances, and will re-
suit in good 20 the road and the people
along its line.
ODD FELLOWS ANNIVERSARY. - The
Fifty-firh Anniversary OF the introduction
Of Odd Fellowship in the United States
was celebrated on Monday last in all pOr-
tions OF the country with imposing cere-
monies. The anniversary is the 18th, but
whenever 1t falls on Sunday it is held on
the following Monday. In this city Madi-
son Ledge, in conjunction with the Lodge
ut Humboldt, and a number OF visiting
brothers from other localities, observed the
day, and made it one to be remembered
pleasantly by all those who in any way
participated in the festival. Every thing
eonspired TO make the occasion pleasant.
The procession was large, and was made
brilliant by the regalia and banners Of the
Order. The music was fine, the weather
delightful, and everything passed of in
admirable style.
On arriving At Tomlin's Hall the men,
bers OF the Order, with the orator Of the
day at their head, found large audience
in waiting, many of whom had been at
tracted to the scene by the high reputation
that had preceded the speaker Gen. w. b.
Bate, OF Nashville. On being introduced
by DR.. NJ. S. Medley, Gen. B. at once enter
ed upon the task before him, which, under
the circumstances, was by no means an
easy one. The ground over which he was
compelled TO travel was familiar to the most
of his hearers. In addition, he had to car
~ the weight Of a splendid reputation for
strong and beautiful eratory, but he had
not uttered more than few sentences be-
fore his most enthusiastic friends felt Sc.
cure as to The result. We cannot even give
synopsis Of Gen. BIS address, but it was
worthy Of his reputation, worthy Of the
great Order in whose advocacy be so clio
quently spoke, and it seems to US that ms
one could possibly have listened to it with
out going away impressed profoundly will
| the idea that Odd Fellowship is an active
living, benefeent institution and withal
great moral power in the world. We un
derstand that Gen. Bate was handsomel!
entertained by the Order during the even
/ ing, and that on Thursday morning he re
turned to his home. We were pleased I
notice that Gen. B. was looking well anC
Notwithstanding much hard service in tt
field and in the forum seems as full OF tir
| and vigOr as ever.
THE MEDoN HoMICIDE.-The entir
community was startled and deeply paine
on Saturday last to learn that Thad. Pop'
Esq, of Neden. in this county, had bee
killed near his home, about nine O'Clock o
the day named, by one Of his neighbour
Milton 5. McClane. We have been place
IN possession Of all the details of this trag
affair, but for reasons that will be obvior
to the though full reader we connne on
selves here to a naked statement of the mol
prominent facts of the case. A negro
the employ of MeClane, becoming dissatl
fed with his situation, sought employmei
elsewhere, and in looking for new hon
met with Mr.. Pope, who was not incline
to close a bargain with him without fir
having a conference with his former Ell
ployeT. To obtain this he went over
Mechanics house. The latter was absent
the time but after brief conversation wi
Mrs. McClane Mr.. Pope returned home.
day or two afterwards he went over
Mechanics with a wagon and dreve TO {
negro quarters, where he found McClar
who had with him 4 double barreled sh
gun. The two men saluted each other al
talked together while the negro brOug
his effects from the cabin and placed tbs
in the wagon. When everything was
[ readiness for the departure OF Mr.. p. a
= the negro the killing took place. Mr.. Po
who was in the wagon was shot twi,
once under his left shoulder blade a
again in the right breast, the two loads
/ shot passing through the body in epQos
: directions. The wagon was then driS
d rapidly away by the negro and in 4 sh
IS time after reaching his home the victim
/ this lamentable affair, amid great suierir
e expired.
McCIane after the killing returned to
r home, where he was arrested by Constab
Is Allison and Freezing and party OF c
ID zens, on Saturday afternoon. He was
once taken to Medon, tried before Esqui
Lacy and Woodson, and after full he
ing committed without bail. Early s
= day morning Deputy Sheriff hendr
brought him to this city and lodged him
Jail where he now is. MeClane is about
\ years OF age and has a wife and two G