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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

The Republicans of the third district
(Lincoln, Pike and Lawrence counties)
have nominated Hon J. F. Sessions for
the Senate. No one will question his
thorough capacity and his fidelity to the
State, of which he is native, and to
which he has rendered service in field and
council. The Conservatives have major
ity in the district, and if they will follow
their habit of nominating a good man, we
may safely predict, that, go as the election
may, a senator ofthe Jeffersonian standard
will be chosen.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22
The Palestine Mystery.

Those of our readers who have taken
an interest in the Investigations growing
out of the assassination of Mrs. Addie
Owens, of the Palestine neighborhood,
(Which occurred in May last, may be
somewhat surprised to lean that all the
parties charged with completely in that
horrid affair. and who were in jail or on
bond for appearance at the late term Of
court, were last week discharged and are
now at liberty. The evidence was deem
ed insufficient to hold them. So that
transaction is now greater mystery than
ever. Is it to remain uprevealed
until the last day Raymond Gazette.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22
Platform OF rhe ChaIsaH no2a
Convention.

The Committee on Resolutions reported
that the Republican citizens of the re-
constructed Southern States make the
following declarations:
We recognize the equality of all men
before the law; equal rights to all; re-
affirm the Philadelp hia PLATFORM; equal
rights to all citizens, secured by appro-
pirate State and Federal legislation; in
dorse the Executive in sustaining law and
order in all parts of the Union, putting
down outrages, and especially indorse his
action in Louisiana; denOunce outrages,
and arraign the Democratic party Of the
South for sustaining kuklux and White
Leagues as directly responsible for these
outrages, and indOrse the Administration
for the prosecution of the perpetrators of
these outrages in the Federal courts; de-
clare it is the duty of the Federal Gov
eminent, when 4 State government is
sought to be overthrown by revolutionary
action, to interfere and give a Republi-
can government; deprecates the drawing
of a race and color line; recommend the
appointment of none but honest and ca
pab.e men to Federal offices, and the re-
moval of all others; urge the appropria-
ton of public lands to education in pro-
portion to the illiteracy of States; favor
appropriations for improvement OF great
rivers; ask all citizens who favor the adj
ministration of the government on the
principles of justice to aid US In restoring
tranquility to the people, and develop the
material interests of the country
The previous question was called, sus-
tanned, and the resolutions adopted, OF a
call of the States, unanimously.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

Extract of a letter from a subscriber at
Racine, Wisconsin, written soon after
the late elections in the NORTHWEST:
Were l accustomed to write for the
press, | would ike to give you my views
on the political situation more fully than
I did last winter, when l had the pleasure
of seeing you in your city.
All | predicted is being more than real
lied, viz:
That the people of the North are
aroused to the necessity of a change in
Could they have had their viii expressed
untrammelled by partisan.pimPs and office
holders, Ohio and Indiana would have
rolled up their fifty thousand instead of
their tens and twenties.
Your Subscriber,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

The State Fair next week promises to
BE- a great success in the way of attend
ance, and Of stock and articles on exhi-
bition. The managers have been greatly
encouraged by the interest which the
public have displayed towards it. On
their own part, no effort will be spared.
Among other attractions, the address of
Prof Gathright must not be forgotten.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22
For President. NJ. Jayne, Sr.

Report Of committee was adopted.
H. S. Cole, Esq, offered the following
resolution, which was adopted
Resolved, That the Vice President OF
each district be and he is hereby authori-
zed and directed to appoint five citizens
OF his district. whose duty it shall be to
enroll the names of all such as are willing
70 join and cooperate with this League,
and that they report this body at its next
meeting.
Under this resolution the following
gentlemen were appointed
Beat No. 1-Thos. N. NorreI. s M
Laird. w. p. Pearce, DIR. VIM. Allies.
DR.. w. H. White.
Beat No. ED. Jack, w. G. Rains
lido Lewis, james Redfearn, w. vi
Caruthers.
Beat No. 3.-Ban. Cawtllorn Cant
VIM. Ratliff, 5. G. BillineIea. 7 p
Barksdale, Duncan McLaurin, ,Jr.
Beat No. IS. d. Rhodes, J. S.
Melvin, Robt. Marion, J. P. Cawthorn.
Richard Spanu.
Beat No. ). j :. Hobson, c. II. Ba-
ker, Silas Tucker, Bruce Thomas, w. ii.
Jones
Ihe following resolution, offered by II.
,. Cole, Esq, was adopted:
Resolved, That each and every citizen
and tax payer of this county be admitted
to membership of this League or BODY.
who manifest desire to become such
member after having made fully acquaint-
ed with its objects
By Gen. Lcwery: Resolved. That
each member present make it his business
to see his neighbor and explain to him
the objects of this League, and if aoreea-
bic, get his authority to present his
name at the next meeting for member
ship.
Resolutions adopted.
On motion, the following committee ON
Constitution and Bylaws, was appointed
to report at the next meeting, viz:
A. j. Frantz, H. S. Cole and Robert
Lowery.
Resolution by Major Pat. Henry:
Resolved, That the Brandon Republi-
can and Jackson CLARION be requested
u publish the proceedings of this meet
ing. Adodted
On motion the League adjourned to
meet on the Alb Monday in October.
j. NJ. Jayne,
Chairman.
w. Buchanan, w. 81. Jones,
6ec'ys Asst. Sec'y.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

Mr.. r. H. Mari, chairman Of the
Conservative Executive Committee of
Louisiana, in a recent address, says
The history of the 18th of September,
1874 has convinced the colored people
that they have nothing to fear from their
white fellow-citizens. 1t has opened the
eyes of the people of the Union to the
imnossibility of IL war Of races under our
civilization. That day is an era in the
history Of reconstruction of the Southern
states.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22
How viii the Next House stand:
Extract of a Washington Letter.

Extract of a Washington Letter.
In view of the election already, and
the political drift manifested in Ohio and
other States, the politicians here are
beginning to prophesy an anti-administra-
ton majority in the next house of repre-
sentatives. That body is composed OF
1872 members. The Democrats have now
about 80 members, and have TO gain 81
members in order to secure a majority.
They have gained already 2 in North
Caroline, in Ohio, l in West Virginia,
and 3, if not 4, in Indiana; tetal 49,
Gains are claimed as follows: Alabama,
4; Arkansas. /; California, 2; Connect
cut, 2; DeleNIre, /; Florida, /; Georgia,
2; Illinois, 4; ,: IT, land, 2; Massachusetts,
l; Mlnnesota, ] Missouri !; New Hamp-
shire, /; New Jersey, 2: New York, s
Pennsylvania, .; South Carolina, /; Ten
nessee, .; Virginia, 3; Wisconsin, s.
making in all SO members. This would
give an opposition majority of about 20
votes The gains above claimed in
Dele~ar". Arkansas, Georgia, Virginia
and :ueesee, from all the information
receiver nefe, may be regarded as posi-
lively certain, and the rest are sufficiently
probable to justify the hopes thus conf
IDENTIFY INDUCED.
The foregoing estimate which includes
gains in Massachusetts Pennsylvania ETC.,
is extravagant, but the returns so far,
show that the political status of the next
House of Representatives il, to say the
least, doubtful
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22
1.-THE Ugly Fact"

The New York Republic. the new Re
publican organ, gives it up Referring
to the recent elections, it says "the Re
publicans were badly defeated in the
West yesterday. There is no use in de-
nying the ugly fact, and not much
satisfaction in attempting to account
for it."
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

There is not as general and hearty CON
currence among the Republican leaders in
favor of cutting down expenses and re-
ducing taxes, as we had hoped. They
are rather cautious about committing
themselves. Very well, gentlemen, per
sist in your past course, and you will see
the error of your way after awhile. 1t
is long road that never turns.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22
The IHK-DAYers.

Taxpayers meeting in Rankin county
was composed of the most solid and best
men in the county, and without reference
to past party relations. On the subject
of retrenehment and reform, the masses
are desperatly in earnest. Tax Payers
Leagues are becoming the order of the
day. The more the better.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

CoMMENTs.-The N Y. Herald I'm
depend ent) says that the Western cleo
tons demonstrate the enduring vitality
of the Democratic party" The N. Y.
Times (Republican) says, F'the victory
for the Democratic Party in the State of
Ohio is substantial one. That gained
in In diana is not less so.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

The LADIES DEPARTMENT will be
amply represented at the State Fair.
The ladies, God bless them, are always
foremost in good works.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

Returns from Indiana show that if the
Democrats have not an actual majority
over all in the Legislature, the Independ-
ents will hold the balance of power. A
Senator is to be elected in place of Pratt
(Renuhlicanl
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

Atty Gen. Williams de..n
over to the Tennessee uut.u.
persons arrested by the e. s..
the charge Of being impI..a.H
murder of ten colored person 10 W.
county.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

Our friends all along the line will bear
in mind that special train with half fare
rates, will be run from Knsciusko to this
city, on the Both, for the accommoda-
ton of State Fair visitors.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

Our Charleston letter shows that there
is hope for South Carolina in the purpose
Of colored men to defeat Chamberlaine
by, uniting with the conservatives. Ring
rule seems TO be uncomfortable even by
those who helped to establish tn. Y.
Herald.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22
The ThfrIy.Fir~t Senatorial DIS.
IricG.
from the Advance.

From the Advance.
The mass meeting at Carrollton last
Monday week was largely attended; every
Beat was represented. Col. A. j. Lid
dell presided, and ii. d. Shaw was Sec.
rotary. Resolutions of some length were
adopted, and one virtually to disband was
voted down by perfect storm of noes
Capt. Estes made patriotic speech IN
the right key. Col Helm spoke on the
resolution, but we did not hear him.
Capt. West was called out and resigned
the nomination made by Montgomery and
Lehore, in order that there might be no
obstacles to the harmonious cooperation
of the three counties. Delegates were at
once appointed from each beat in the
county to meet i1lstd1ater with the dele
gates from Montgomery and Lefiore.
IF our Democratic friends In Corroll
will work as they are doing in Lefore,
Capt. West will be triumphantly elected.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22
Rates Of subscription
THURSDAY, = OCTOBER p, 1874

SPECIAL TRAINS and half-fare rates on
the Railroad lines, North and South,
East and West, are provided for the col,-
venience of the public who wish to attend
the State Fair.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

Judging by the following notice in the
New Orleans Picayune, the Republicans
have been unusually fortunate in their
choice of "A candidate for Mayor Of that
city:
We presume that the choice of Col
Labatut was not maze on party grounds,
us he is all old citizen Of high reputation
tor probity, for strong Southern feeling,
and tor honorable dealing and large expo
renee in city affairs.
Col. Labatut was himselfa chief among
the ancient population III the secession
movement, was member OF the Conven-
ton which passed the ordinance Of secess-
ION, and his signature viii be found
attached 10 that document. He is,
however, not the less Il good citizen, IA
chIvalrie gentleman, and an experienced
administrators Of corporations.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

The Grangers had their county meeting
here on Wednesday last. They seem to
be driving on finely, and certainly are
doing good in the way of teaching the
farmers more scientific agriculture than
heretofore. Herald
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

John Calhoun, the Republican nominee
for Administrator of Finance, was
elected to the Office on the Democratic
ticket two years ago.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

The Cleavland Ohio District, which
has gone largely for the Republicans, ever
since the formation of their party, has
elected Democratic Congressman.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

Licences have been granted
Der Of saloon keepers IN Ym'o 0.
petition of the requisite number
sons.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

FINE Stock, with splendid rscing
qualities, are reported en- the way to the
State Fair.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

Ex-Governor Henry A. Wise is an
nounced as an independent candidate
for Congress in the Richmond (Va-l dis.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22
A WHITE LEAGUE MOVEMENT
LOUAsHANA.
A step I'm the Right Direction.

The following proceedings Of the
White League of ST. Mary's Parish
Louisiana, (Which we have copied from
the New Orleans Picayune) is the most
hopeful and significant sign We have seem
1t is proposition TO retire q
portion of the White League ticket
of the Parish in order to give place TO
colored men so that both races and all
the reformatory elements may be com
bined and represented by the ticket.
In all localities this plan would not be
feasible. Still if this is to be tine spirit Of
the White League Increment, coupled
with the practical assurances Gov. Penn
gave to the colored people after the de-
feat of the Kellogg trainbands in New
OlIeans-we can have no occasion L"
quarrel with it. True, the tile is not APP
propriate. 1t conveys the idea Of pro
scription and intolerance, and it is grow.
ing into disuse among the reformers in
New Orleans. But what is in a namel
The poet tells us that the rose by any
other name will smell us sweet.
From the y. o. Ficay une
The news from st. Mary this morning
is very cheering to those who wish to see
the political troubles and disagreements
between the races adjusted in the interests
OF "a harmonious and mutually beneficial
union Of effort. And II is, in addition,
most eloquent and conclusive evidence of
the real character of the White League
that it has thus taken the initiative in
measure calculated to restore peace, good
feeling and prosperity to the community
in which il exists
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22
First Day of the Fair.

ATLANTA, Oct. 19.-This fair, it is
admitted, surpasses the preceding ones. 1t
is said there are larger number of first
class race horses present than ever before
at Georgia State Fair. The display is
fine.
A telegram from Montgomery, Ala,
yesterday, says that large number of
men are summoned to appear before the
United States court in Huntsville, on the
extreme northern border of the State,
early in November. 1t was reported
Yesterday that from five hundred to eight
hundred warrants have been issued for
the arrest of men in districts where no
disorders have been reported. Many
deputy marshals are being appointed on
the recommendation of Charles +. Mayer,
chairman OF the Republican State execu-
tive committee, although the State was
never more quiet.
A dispatch from Louisville indicates
considerable tardness on the part Of the
delegates to the absurd national capitol
moving convention.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

Major Donald, who was in '2.l
Friday, informed us that two n ...1..
shot in the act of stealing co..r
rnortally and the other badly ,o E..
It is the only way TO put a S'oP
Shubuta Times.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

THE INvENroHs aud maau''..'
will be out in full force with 'o.'
chinery and specimens attho 7'4''
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22
THE PROPOSITION.

FRANKLIN, Oct 17.-At the Parish
Nominating Convention of the White
League of st. Mary, held here to day, the
following preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted;
We, the White League Of the Parish
OF St. Mary, in convention assembled.
do hereby declare that we recognize fully
and freely all the political ana civil rights
Of the colored people, and in order to give
them conclusive guarantee of our good
faith in this recognition,
l. Be it resolved, That we clothe our
Parish Executive Committee with full
power to retire the name or names VI
any of the candidates for the parish Offices
nominated this day by us in lavor OF any
competent cOlored man or men ; provided
that not more than half of our ticket be-
conceded to the colored people, and pro-
vided their candidates be competent to fill
the respective offices.
2. BE it resolved, That we hereby in
wife the cOlored people to meet Us in mass
meeting OH the 24th day of October, 1874,
at Franklin, To nominate their candidates,
and TO accept the propositions herein
named.
OTHER PARISHES FOLLOWING THE EXAM
PIE.
The Nominating Convention of the
Peoples party for the parish OF Jefferson,
put ii in communion with the Republican
clubs, proposed compromise III the
OF the citizens OF the parish.
The Republicans agreed to this.
1t was resolved that the Republicans
should nominate candidates for The offices
of Coroner, Sheriff, two members OF the
Legislature and Senator that the Con
should name one member of
the Legislature and the Parish Judge.
The following nominations were then
made by the Republican clubs and en-
lOrced by the Convention OF the Peoples !
party;
< K X =.
The Conservative and Republican |
clubs then resolved jointly to support ~. !
John Ellis, the Conservative candidate |
or Congressman in the Second District.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 17.-Governor
Hendricks to-day received dispatches from
the Sheriff of Porter county, stating that
a body of armed men were resisting his
efforts to protect the employees Of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, while at
tempting TO lay track across the Michi-
gan Central railroad, and asking aid to
quell the riot. The Governor ordered
TWO companies of State Guards and a
Calling gun to proceed there
Immediately They left tonight, and will
arrive atthe scene Of the disturbance about
3 A. NJ
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

Official returns show that the Demo
cratic majority in Indiana viii exceed
5000.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

The late elections have given '"
to the idea that the "oId Imeo 800. 4.
the "color line, is the best yeta'-
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

DETROIT, Oct. by collision of
two construction trains on the Detroit and
Adrian branch of the Lake Shore railroad,
Charles Kramer was instantly killed and
six others seriously injured.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
REPORTED ARREST OF CITH-
ZENS AT COUSHATrA.
The Federal Cavalry ms a Posse.

SHREVEPORT, Oct. 19.-The Times
this evening publishes a special from
Minden, stating that a gentleman had
arrived there who left Coushatta at 4
o'clock Sunday, bringing the intelligence
that 7. w. Abney, Judge Stevens and
eleven other prominent citizens were ar
rested the day he lett by a United States
Marshal from Shreveport with cavalry,
and that many more would have been ar
rested had they not left in season.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-10-22

The Conservative and Republican
clubs then resolved jointly to support ~.
John Ellis, the Conservative candidate
for Congressman in the Second District.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-01
mo-. A..

indicating clearly that McNutt was
urged to the commission ofthis crime
by Winner. It is hardly possible
that a jury can be found that will
find McNutt guilty of a less crime
than that of which Winner stands
convicted.
The entire history of the case,
from the conception Of the crime I'M
til terminated in the revolving holo-
caust of last December, presents one
OF the most cold blooded, diabolical
attempts to secure money at the cx-
pense Of human life ever recorded.
According to the laws of Kansas,
Winner will have to be confined in
the penitentiary for the term Of one
wear before he can suffer the death
penalty, which will undoubtedly be
Ibis sentence Kansas City Times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-01

How THE CoLoRED CADETS ARE
TREATED.-Colored Cadet Smith, Of
court-martial fame, who has pro
crossed as far as the second class at
the Military Academy, has not had
"a very happy time at that instltu-
ton. None Of the white cadets have
ever associated with him, and his
only intimate companion has been
another colored cadet, in different
class, who has been equally 'ostro-
cised. Among the appointments
this year were four youths of Afri-
can descent; one, from Massachu
Sc is, beirg nearly white; another
from South Carolina, being conspicu
ously black; and the other two being
of intermediate color. The hop
presented to the two, already acclim
ated. of an extension of the socia
circle, has been disappointed by tn
rejection of all four Of the recent az
pointments. From all appearance!
mixed schools do not flourish eve
:, under national auspices.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-07-01

BURIED AL1vE.-The Messenger du
Midi relates the following dreadful
story: A young married woman resi-
ding at Salon (Bouches du Rhone)
died shortly after her Confinement a
few months ago. The medical man
who was hastily summoned when her
illness assumed a dangerous form,
certified her death, and recommend
ed immediate burial, and six hours
afterward the body was inferred. A
few days since, the husband having
resolved to re-marry, the mother Of
his late wife desired to have her
daughters remains removed to her
native town, Marseilles. When the
vault was opened horrible sight
presented itself. The corpse lay in
the middle Of the vault, with DISNEY
eled hair and the linen torn to pieces.
1t evidently had been gnawed in her
agony by the unfortunate victim.
The shock which the dreadful spec
tacle caused to the mother has been
so great that fears are entertained
for her reason, if not for her life.