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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-07-28
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REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
adopted at JacksOn By the State Conpention
August 29h, 1873.

The Republican party of the State o.
| Mississippi, in convention assembled, rec
ognize as the strongest evidence of the
perfection of our political creed, the fac
that we do not find it necessary to make
any new departure, nor announce any
new dogmas, but simpl y to renew oul
faith in the old Republican landmarks, to
wit:
1. The preservation of the Union of the
States
2. The strict enforcement of the laws.
3. Equal rights and privileges to all.
4. Universal education.
8. Retrenchment in expenditures,
rigid economy, equal and uniform taxa
ton.
6. Opposition to fostering monOpolies
at the expense of the masses.
Z. Honesty, capacity and fidelity, the
test of political preferment,
8. That we are opposed to burdening
the reconstructed State of Mississippi
with the 1.as,n,nnt Of tho old rnr"diafod
Union and Planters Bank Bonds, debt
Of debt it may be called) contracted by
the Locofoco Democracy, and by them
repudiated and we pledge ourselves to
FeSlSl, O} GNcI lAn1uA hCdHo III OuI
power, the assumption by the State gov
eminent of any and all such pretended
debts.
9. We are opposed to loaning to rail-
roads or any other corporations, the funds
donated by Congress to this State for ed
ucational purposes, and we demand the
prompt repeal, by the nekt Legislature,
of the law by which the Agricultural
Scrip and the Chickasaw School Funds
have been diverted from the sacred object
contemplated by the donors.
10 That we favor biennial sessions of
the Legislature.
H. That we recognize no distinctions
as now existing by law in the rights of
all the children of the State to equal
privileges and access to all public schools,
colleges, or universities, and should any
of said Institutions of learning deny 20
any child on account of race or color,
equal rights, We pledge ourselves to en-
force said rights by appropriate legislation,
and we further pledge ourselves to the
support of our present institutions of
learning and our present educational sys-
tenn as above explained.
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FIRST DISTRICT.
L.. q. &. Lamar Re-NOminated.

The First District, obeying the popular
voice, re-nominated Col. Lamar for Con
gress, by reclamation. None of the pro
ceedings have come to hand except the
following resolution unanimously adopt
ted. 1t has been sent far and wide as
the sense of the backbone white Demo
mocracy of Mississippi:
Resolved, That we are opposed to the
formation of parties among the people of
this State founded upon differences of
race or color, and we cordially invoke
the union of good citizens Of every race
and color in patriotic efforts to defeat at
the next. election the present State, ad-
ministration and its supporters, and to
secure to all the blessings of honest and
capable government.
We are informed by delegates that it
was the largest and most enthusiastic
District Convention ever held in the
State
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Letter ON Southern Affairs.

The errors in Mr.. Charles Nordhof' :
letter which was in our last paper, are
trivial compared to the truths which 1t
sets forth before the American public
through the columns of paper so uni
yersally read as the New I ork Herald.
As the result of his investigations in
the South, he stated that the color line is
kept up by the combination of the blacks
under INSCRIPTIONS and corrupt leader
ship, for the plumber and oppression of
the whites, who in Louisiana, South
Carolina and Mississippi are permitted
to have no other share in the government
but to pay the taxes levied by the negroes
and the handful of whites who consort,
and divide the plumber, with them.
He declares that Democratic rule, for
at least one term, is necessary to good
government, peace and public order in
these States; and cites as a triumphant
example of what it would accomplish,
the cases of Arkansas and Alabama
which have been wrested from Radical
control within the last twelve months.
While approving negro suffrage, he
saws that it is dangerous because it is an
! instrument in the hands of base and de-
signing men who have nodded it for the
purpose of building up and maintaining
corrupt and extravagant governments !;
and of levying without reference to rea-
son or Justice, and in violation Of the
ends of government, enormous taxes
which others have to pay.
Mr. Nordhoff, it will be borne in mind,
is Northern Republican, and has not
expressed these convictions without free
and impartial investigation.
To give the negro due credit for what
ever he believes to be his due, Mr.. Nord-
hof says &C Free labor is a success in
the Southern States" This is not true !;
but free labor is not such a failure as
many anti-abolitionists predicted it would
be; still it has fallen immeasureably
below the predictions of the advoca ties of
emancipation. Take Mississippi for ex-
ample:
During the decade before the war with
ten thousand less negro laborers than now,
the cotton crop ranged from 1 200, 600 to
!, 100000 bales. Now, under the free
labor system, it averages 100000 bales,
or falling off of one half. The de-
crease in every other production has been
equally as large Into this calculation,
must be taken into account the 100, 900
bales OF cotton and the other crops pro-
duccd by white Labor which in addition,
carries On all the other departments of
industry in the State.
These TRUTHS arc not very encouraging
to Mr.. NordhoH's figures, but it must be
said in extenuation of the negro's de-
linquencies that habits of idleness were
encouraged by the false teachings of the
Freedman's Bureau and the Radical dem
agogues who have taken up his time in
politics, and have instructed him that the
white people owe him living. He will
find out better after while.
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Capt. q. q. Buchanan.

We are gratiied to learn that Capt. G..
c. Buchanan, who so faithfully served
the people of Jones ard CovingtOn in the
lower branch of the Legislature of 1872
and 1878, has consented to let his name
go before the Conservative Democratic
voters in convention or primary election
for nomination, as their candidate for the
House of Representatives this fall. They
could not do better than to again select
him. Faithful in war and in peace, he
would be the right man in the right place.
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A LETTER from a well-informed citi-
zen who is no politician, but takes lively
interest in public affairs, says-"With a
moderate issue We might make some
impression on the large negro majority
&C in this county but have no hope now
"The color line agitation has driven off
the oolored men in the county who have
have always voted with the white peo-
"ple."
We trust these well-disposed colored
men will be convinced that the color line
agitation has been stimulated by the bad
conduct of the self-constitqted leaders of
their own race and of the white dema-
gogues who have combined and led the
mass of the ooloFed voters to subserye
their own selfish ends to the detriment of
both races.
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The State Fair.

The selection of Gen. A. NJ. West to
deliver the annual address at the State
Fair, has been warmly endorsed by the
press. From the numerous notices which
have appeared, we have copied the fol-
lowing:
Water Valley Courer.l
Gen. 4. NJ. West has consented TO
deliver the annual address at the State
Fair next fall, and one worthy of the
occasion may be expected from that dis
tiDguished gentleman.
NJ eridian Gazette
Gen. A NJ West is to deliver the an
nual address at the next State Fair
Gen. West is able TO do the work well.
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THE AMEs-REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
The Treachery and Broken Pledges OF its
Authors.
Ii. Mixed school Feature.

A subscriber asks US to reproduce
the platform of the Republican Conven-
ton of 1873, which nominated A. Ames
for Governor. 1t is copied below; and
presents glazing instance of Radical
abomination and broken pledges.
Its concoctors promised " enforcement
of the laws" and yet they have put a
premium on crime by pardoning out of the
penitentiary eighty-four criminals within
twelve months. They have even gone so
far as to grant pardons to Ascending per-
sons charged with atrocious crimes, even
In advance of their trial.
They pledged themselves to universal
education, but the masses who compose
their party do not contribute one hun
dredth part of the money required to keep
up the common schools, and their leaders
have done everything in their power to
break down the system by overlooking
it with drones, sinecurists and incompe-
tents.
They promised " retrenchment in
expenditures, but have maintained an
enormously extravagant and profigate
rule, and laughed to scorn the respectful
petition Of the taxpayers for redress of
acknowledged grievances.
They promised biennial sessions of the
Legislature, but have persisted in defeat
ing every proposition to amend the Con
stitution to effect that object.
They promised that honesty, capacity
and fidelity should be the test of political
preferment," but they have made dishon
ty, ignorance and treachery the test.
They declared in favor of mixed
schools-of breaking up the present sys
tenn of separating the two races and giving
to the children Of each, equal privilege:
and opportunities, and of forcing then
all into the same schools, in the vain and
wicked hope of destroying the present
civilization, and forcing social equality
and mongrelism To this hdeous doctrine
they are pledged, and are only awaiting
the opportunity to enforce it.
But let the thing speak for itself:
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
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FOR LEGIsL ATURE :

CLAIBORNE COUNTY
WIN. ID. BEAN AND +. $. DRAKE.
CoPIAH COUNTY
f. A. Rowan, Of Beauregard.
GEO. w. MILLER, of Crystal Springs.
PIKE COUNTY
J. M. CAUsEY, of McComb City.
TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY
j. S. BAILEY, of Charleston.
cE- Secretaries of Conventions, and other
friends, are requested to send the names Of
candidates for Congress, Districts Attorney
Legislature and other offices, as fast as nom
mated, so that they may be added to tho
above ticket.
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HALF.RATES TO THE STATE CONVEN
TION.

In reply to our application to the
Railroads for reduced rates to the State
Convention, August Sd, we are authorlz-
ed to announce that all the Railroads
will sell excursion tickets to Jackson
one fare for round trip. On Nicksburg
and Meridian Railroad, delegates will be
returned free on certificates OF the Secre-
tarY Of Convention.
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The Conservatives and Democrats
in Council.
WIEoEA, July 25th, 1875.

WIEoEA. July 25th, 1875.
| EDITORS CLARION !-Yesterday beinO
! the day announced for a Grand Rally of
the Conservative party at CarrolIton. |
accepted an invitation of Capt James T.
FAINT, our worthy District Attorney, of a
seat in his buggy, and arrived about 10
o'clock we found large crowd already
IN town and more coming from every d.
rection.
The meeting was organized by calling
bon. j. w. 5. Merrill to the chair, and
Col. A. NJ. Nelson as Secretary.
A series of excellent conservative res
olutions were adopted twenty-five dele
gates to the State Convention were an
pointed with authority, after the adjourn
ment of the State Convention, to act as
Congressional delegates to make a pomi-
nation for Congress provided the other
counties of that district should determine
to make the nominatonla at jackson. An
executive committee of fifteen was an
pointed /; county convention to nomi-
nate county candidates was called to meet
9th September.
Resolutions were passed agreeing to
lay aside all local differences, and a pledge
TO support the regular nominees on Con.
sentative principles; endorsing Gen. ].
d. CHALMERS for Congress, and highly
recommending James F. FAINT as their
choice for District Attorney. Capt. Pant
made rousing speech, az also did Col.
w. B. Helm.
The meeting went off harmoniouslv
The proceedings viii be sent you for Dub.
LEGATION tomorrow. Carroll will elect two
Conservative Representatives.
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Walden, MISS, July "a. 1873.
Editors Clarion; In your last issue.
some kind friend, unknown to ne. in .
very complimentary manner suggested
my name for State Treasurer. | Certainly
feel grateful to the writer, and to Won
for your appreciation Of me as a citizen
indicated by the high encomiums passed
IN your notice of the article. But as
suggested by you, the emoluments of
office have no attractions to me and
whilst we have plenty of good men, com.
Petent and necessitOus, let the offices of
trust, If they can be obtained, be be-
slowed on them. Though 1 desire no
ofhce for pay, and none TO crafty ambi-
ton, there is no position too humble for
me to occupy at any sacrifice, that would
lead to the redemption of our State from
its present rule and government; and NV
influence, humble as it may be, shall he
continuously exerted in that direction
Hastily, yours, etc.,
g, M. VAInRH.
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HI. M. street

WE have cheering news from Prentiss
for the whole people of Mississippi, except
the public plunderers A correspondent
writes Capt. Streets friends, and the
1" friends of reform generally, throughout
"the State, need not labor under any
apprehension as to his being returned
d" by the county; he is the peoples
So choice +"
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Hon. 4. II. Mitchell

We are gratiied to note that some of
the counties in the eighth judicial district
have at their county conventions indorsed
lion. Z. b. Mitchell for reelection to the
office of District Attorney, which he has
so creditahly filed during the last term.
we trust he will receive the Endorsement
OF all the counties in the district, which
Will ensure his nomination and reelection
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A correspondent of the Grenada Sen
tinel suggests Capt. VIM. r. Barksdale
as proper candidate for Congress in the
Second District. Capt. Rarksdale is {
man of brains and character. He Is {
native of Mississippi and a graduate Of
the State University. He acas a good
soldier, and he is a capital lawyer. He
is young and full of vim and energy. and
would do credit to Mississippi in the House
of Representatives at Washington
Vicksburg Herald.
Gen. J. r. Chalmers has also been
recommended. Either wonld make 6
splendid nomination.
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Good News from Tate

An esteemed correspondent from Tate
county writes: I'VE are in fine spirits
=" in this portion of the State. You will
" hear a good report from Tate county
L" this fall" So mote it be.
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THE many anxious inquirers for
William" are referred to our first page.

THE Natehez Democrat says that it
does not take Solomon TO understand
that an act which is signed by the Gov
ernor, certified by the Secretary Of State,
under the great seal thereof, and official
ly promulged as an operative law, is to
be obeyed as a law no matter what irreg-
ularities may have attended its course of
enactment-until the Supreme Court
shall have decided that it is not a law.
This principle applies to the new reeistra-
ton act, which the Attorney General
says is null and void.
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THE Legislature is in session under
pretense of correcting the bungling work
of the majority of the last Legisla-
tIlre. Mr.. benson, the vigilant men,
Der from Leake, to save expense, Of
fered resolution Immediately on its
assembling, to confina the deliberations of
the body to the Registration and Col
lectors bond matters, but it was rejected.
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A NUMBER of colored citizens joined
in the anti-Radical demonstration at Ray
mond on Saturday. Prominent among
them was Daniel Price, of Utica, who
delivered a we'll timed address. Why
should they not? The colored men are
as much interested as the whites in good
government.
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THE publication of the Temperance
Banner has been resumed, with Mr.. John
w. Patton as editor and proprietor. Mr.
Patton is an experienced journalist The
paper is model of typographical excel
lence and will be an efficient advocate Of
the cause it is especially designed to
promote.
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THE last deliverance in the form of a
platform by the Radicals in this State,
is worthy of attentive perusal and will
afford good text for campaign speech.
Read its pledges and contrast them with
the performance of Ames and his clan.
And above all, don't overlook the mixed
school, social equality plank.
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JoHN c. HALL, Esq, has become
associated with L. III. Garrett in the edi-
torial department of the Carthaginian
He makes his debut gracefully. He is
from good Democratic stock.
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EX-SENATOR LITTLE and Ex-Gov.
Powers are having lively little mill for
the Congressional nomination in the 2nd
District. If the Ex-Governor should
get the nomination, he will be expected
to explain if he still thinks that "suf-
+" frage is dangerous instrument in the
g hands of ignorant negroes.
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JONES of the Republican State Execu-
tive Committee, was not the only carpet
bag official who, under the direction Of
Judge Hill, has changed his snug quar-,
tiers to the Albany penitentiary. The
gay and festive, II. c. Marker, late post
master at Winona, went up for three
years. He had stolen eight thousand
dollars and upwards.
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VVest EsOinT- LO--''''
Gain,

We regret very mua. 60
Col. +. n. Murfpc hls r"N.
sippi Military Institute iI
Aberdeen. Those OF our ..
sons 70 educate have IU.l o. y
tunity OF educating their
own doors. Col Mur'rt A
discipliuariuu has few egl.
riors 90 the south. To- DDS
bespeak for him the uui.'.
Monroe. Many Of DIS o.a
will probably follow bun "
Of beautiful ladies. ....
In the removal Of ODDS
Point has sustained an iffrl
one OF her greatest ai.L.,
adds so much % q gro" '.r
schools and colleges. 10
Aberdeen we would say vs.. a.
come up TO the support on hi.
send their sons as pup..
build up 4 college 900 luy't I.Hl
will bring Mississippi : ana
from and near, tu be uIusel...-
will while educating thg.iry
highest standard Of leAI ,rs
them lofty bearing, chl'4illI,'f.r
ton ed decorum West Io'N'
The Institute re-open' y.
TENDER l3th. Soc tho caiu
In another column,
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w. d. GIBBS, of Yazoo, is warmly
urged for the Congressional nomination
in the 4th District. If nominated. he
will make an able canvass. He is we'll
posted and will carry the war into Africa.
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THE Ohio race is interesting. Aliens
majority over NOyes at the last election
was less than one thousand. The Rad
Gals count strongly on overcoming that
figure by the religious crusade which they
have revived against the Catholics.
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Col. JONES g. HAMILTON, Deputy
Auditor, has been appointed Brigadier
General of State Militia, vice Captain
Shaughnessy, declined. Everybody will
concur in the opinion that this is a good
appointment
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The following nominations were made
by the Democrats and Conservatives of
Pike, at their meeting on Monday. Mr..
Qausey, who heads the ticket, is an old
citizen and one of the best men in the
county
For Representative, J. NJ. Causey, COT
McCOmb City; } Sheriff, Robt. H. Eel
der; Chancery Clerk, w. NJ. Conerley !;
Circuit Clerk, A. ?. Sparkman Treas
urer, Henry Broomfield Assessor, Sam1
Lamkin Surveyor, S. Simmons.
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The Prentiss Democracy, as purely
white and straight as could be found,
endorsed all Col. Lamar's speeches and
acts in Congress" No equivocation about
that
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The State Convention August Sd.
Don't be ashamed to bring just one new
subscriber for The CLARION with you.
One new name from any our friends will
be appreciated,
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THE Vicksburg Herald, in referring
to the recommendation of DR.. Walden
for State Treasurer, says:
The Herald rarely bothers itself about
candidates, but knowing DIR. Walden, as
we do, We cheerfully endorse what is said
of him by THE CLARION.
A leading citizen of North Mississippi
writes
If DIR. Walden will run for State
Treasurer he is the man above all others.
We are sure that DIR. Vaiden's name
was used without consulting him. As
we have said before, the people could
give him no office that would add to his
revenues or his fame, but he is a true
patriot, and we believe would shrink
from no sacrifice of personal convenience
or comfort that would enure to the good
of his State
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ITALIA hatchfe Convention.

The Democrats of Tallahatchie county
have nominated Col. j. S. Bailey for the
Legislature None better could have
been made.
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Mr.. JOHN LEE CARROLL has been
nominated for the Governorship of Mary
land. on sound National platform by,
the Democracy.
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non
Madison County.
The following was telegraphed to the
Vicksburg Herald.

Vicksburg Herald.
CANTON, July 26, 1875.
The Democratic County Convention
which assembled here to-day, was the
largest ever held in the county. A full
ticket for members of the Legislature and
county offices was nominated the Color
Line was ignored. Hon. o. r. Single.
ton was Endorsed for Congress, and ffty
delegates to the State Convention were
appointed. Great enthusiasm and per-
feet harmony prevailed, and hopes of a
victory run high.
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The Proposed
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BRING your clubs for THE CLARION to
the State Convention 81 for six months,
81 for one year.
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How many of our friends will bring
clubs for The CLARION with them to the
State Convention
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NOxubec.

A correspondent from this county,
writes
We had a fine attendance, and the
proceedings were marked by the utmost
harmony. Our people are beginning to
realize the gravity of the situation, and
you may expect cheering reports from
Noxubee as the campaign progresses.
(The proceedings referred to will be
found in another column
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