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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27
THE uOURNFUL FACTS.
What 1Er. Greeley said About
Them.

A correspondent asks US to refresh his
memory with what Mr.. Greeley did &C,
tually say in describing the adventures
who by many devices have fed and fat
tened since the war on the miseries and
misfortunes of the impoverished people.
His description was given in the Spring
of 1871, on his return from a trip through
abe Southern States, when, as Northern
journalist, he made it his business, in the
interest Of humanity and patriotism, to
inquire into the depredations of the YER
minous tribe. He said +:
There is another influence equally inju-
rIous with the Ku klux and a great deal
more detrimental to the fame and charac-
ter of the Republican party. l allude to
what are known as the htieViag carpet bag
GERS Applause.
Vel, gentlemen, the hieving carpet-bag-
gers are MOURNFUL FACT; they do
eristhere, and Ih0ue seen them. Laughter.
They are fellows whs crawled South in
the track of our armies, generally very
on suffers wagons some bearing cotton
permits; some of them looking sharply
to see what may turn up; and they re-
main there. They at once ingratiated
themselves with the blacks, simple,
credulOus, ignorant men, very glad to
welcome and to follow any whites who
protested to be the champions of their
rights. Some of these got elected Sena-
tors, others Representatives, some Sher-
ifs, some judges, and so on. And there
they stand, right in the public eye, steal
ing and plundering, many Of them acih both
arms around the negroes, and their hands IN
their rear pockets, seeing If they cannot puck
q paltry dollar ont of them, and the public
looks at them, does not regard honest
Northern men, but calls every carpet
Dagger" thief, which is not the truth by
a good deal. Bat these feliolos-many Of
them long faced, aOih eyes rolled up-ars
greatly concerned for the education of the
blacks, and for the sGtUdtion of their souls.
Great laughter. "Let as pray, they say
But they spell pray aoih an &C." and, thus
spelled, they obey the apostolic action to
''pray without ceasing."
Fellow-citizens, the time has been, and
still is, when it was perilous to be known
as a Republican or an Abolitionist in the
South; but it never called the blush of |
shame to any mans cheek to be so called, |
until these ttieving carpet-baggers aren't
there-neuer Applause. They got into |
the legislature; they went to issuing
State bonds they pretended to use them
in aid of railroads and other improve
ments. But the Improvements were not
made, and the bonds stuck in the issuer's
pockets. Laughter. That is the pity !
of it.
"Well," some say, ''you have just
such thieves at the North" Yes, we do
too many of them Applause But
the South was already impoverished
was NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. money, without
thrift, almost without food and these
fellows aUent there robbing and stumbling |
ohee there ,Oas gerry little to steal, and taking
he last ten cent shin-plaster of Of the dead
mems eyes.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27
How InGn WA EluIcd.

Raymond Gazette
As the jackson Times Is disposed Do
give US credit for our efforts % discover
the facts as to the killing Of Squire Halle
for its information we now state the ea-.
as it is believed in the Auburn uaigAaar
hood. Hafa and Joe Stevens Dad tHI-
ously quarreled in the republican club
each wanting the nomination for mag.
trate Of the Auburn district. The QUAR-
rel was renewed at Haha- house, when
Joe Stevens shot Haha, iBAictiug The tg-
tai wound. Joe Stevens then attempted
to escape, but was pursued by Mrs. Haia
TO a bridge, where She overlook and fired
on him, the shot killing him instantly.
Mrs. Bafa then fled 10 Jackson for pro-
lection. Such are believed at Auburn
to be the circumstance OF the killing
and so soon as Mrs. Haha's whereabouts
can be discovered, the people of Auburn
propose to have her brought back for
examination.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27
Smelling a Mice.

1t looks as if the cunning RAIDS. in
Warren who attempted to coneiliate
the Democracy and make the way easy,
for themselves, by endorsing Capt. Elan
agan, the Democratic candidate for Sher-
if, had overreached themselves. The
Democrats are evidently not propiciated !;
and the Radicals not in the ring, evil
IDENTIFY have smelt a mice. The Pilot
says:
"The Warren county Republican tick
ct is a good thing, if it works in good
faith. But oCW IT."
And then it copies from the Plaindeal-
err, the colored mans Republican organ,
as follows:
"There was unquestionably ring
formed to such an extent that the whole
convention was tossed and jostled to suit
a few. We will have something to say
in relation to this matter after awhile,
which will be pleasing to the ear, but
hurting to the eye"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27
Col. -. W. Rogers.
Mississippi Central

Mississippi Central
Our worthy and gallan; candidate for
Floater is doing yeoman service for the
cause of Democracy in this and Calhoun
counties. Wherever he goes he leaves
the impress Of his zeal and energy upon
the minds Of his hearers, and to his exer-
tions may be traced, in great degree,
the firm resolve Of our people to win a
glorious triumph in the approaching con-
fict. If every candidate in the field
would work with the same earnestness
and ability that have characterized the
efforts of Col. Rogers, Radicalism in Yal-
obusha county would soon be "a thing OF
the past"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27

Yaz0O BanHer.l

Yaz0O Bauuer.]
The above named gentleman, who is
one of our standard bearers during this
campaign, rs a nominee for the lower
house Of the Legislature, delivered this
evening, according to appointment, one
of his most manly, oratorical efforts. Fair
and impartial we're his statement Of things
as thew exist, yet terrible indeed was his
scourgiug Of the fragrant violation Of law
and Justice to both races by the party
now in power. The Judge will do yeoman
service for our cause, as was evidenced
by the large audience Of both blacks and
whites who were eager to catch his every
utterance.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27
SCRAPS OF HISTORY.
IN the Opposition be Trusted -:

EDITORS CLARION In both the
ames and the Pilot of this city and in
any other papers of this State, fire.
fehtiy see labored articles under the
Pove headlines, " designed to make the
Preston that the old Democratic party
mississippi was corrupt, and that,
'eretore, the present Democratic and
ShServatye party is not worthy of con-
Now If the history of the above articles
pGiu ever happen to be true, which is
Ellher proven nor admitted, the conclu-
r. by no means follows. But | beg to
Rer you two scraps of history which
lnonSirate as clearly as that two and
II be trusted
T. Under Democratic rule, when the
fessed value of the property of the
que was SIX hundred millions of dollars,
annual expense of the government
n only three hundred and twenty-five
'pusand dollars.
= Under Republican rule, when the
eeSSed value of the property of the
a'e Is only one hundred and fifty mil
Is OF dollars, the expenses rise up to
enormous sum Of one million four
~, and tlcenty thousand dollars gear.
al TIE opposition be trusted? NO.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27
SWING.

ESsbnrg Monitor.l
1ang the registrar that proposes to
Nv out Democratic box or Demo
rue vote.-CLARIoN.
we fall to see any of the fruits of the
~ qee conference in that.-Pilot.
4 IRON rom the above it is apparent that the
E II muttonhead who turns the crank
.ne hleves' Organ, is under the delu-
n mat the peace conference was
zen en- up especially to enable its party 10
al manner of devilment, such as
kG;"lhg out ballots, counting in defeated
LAS and so on. Well, when its tools
e INA; little game, they will find that
/. climate Innate Of Mississippi is productive
: uisease that results in sudden death
n Io rI action of the windpipe. Only this,
Y nothing more.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27
KenlPer County.

A thorough-going Democrat writes +:
" Kemper will certainly do her duty.
q The people are determined to carry the
=" county, and it only requires determine
g ton to do it. You may expect good
" report from her on the I'd. The days
'E of Radicalism are numbered. The
"corpse of Radicalism in Kemper will
'' be buried, and God grant it may never
4" be resurrected."
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27
Another CarpeG-bag Official comes
10 Grief

The Greenville Times states that the
appointment of l.. I. Weber as chief
Deputy-Sherif of Washington county
has been revoked, sin consequence of
g Webber's fraudulent practices in tax
collecting" The Times states that all
approve his removal and that even
+" District-Attorney Clarke expressed
himself as having no tears to shed, say
cling, that it was the odium of Mr..
:" Webber's action that was now weigh
" ing down the Republican party in
GO Washington county; the responsible
"'ty being attached to the present
&c tiokot ,"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27
How AttOrney-Cicner'I l'IcrrcPout
Managed.

Washington Correspondent Chicago IIme--
To satisfy his own mind of the actual
state of affairs in the State Of Mississippi
he disregarded both the statement ol
Ames and his opponents. lie selected
two of the most trustworthy empioFe- M
his office, and directed them to proceed %
the State, keep their eyes and ears OPEN
and report to him the result without fear
or noiitical bias. These officers have
been in the State over ten days. They
represent that quiet and order reign, and
that no troubles are anticipated winch
will necessitate the interference Of either
Sheridan or DE Trobriand. They have
been instructed to remain where they are
until the election is over. Judge Pierre
pont says he is determined to know the
truth as to the cause and intent Of these
reputed periodical outbreaks. lie does
not intend to be frightened by a scare
crow, whether it be the shaking of q
bloody shirt or the threatening Of war
of races.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27
Monroe County.

The Democratic Conservative demon
stration in Monroe was very grand
affair. The Examiner puts the process
sion down at two thousand to twenty-five
hundred horsemen in line, four hundred
of them colored The court house holds
l, 800 persons, and it was so full that the
speakers had to stand on one of the bal
comics, so that they could be heard in
and outside the house.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27

Our Special from Yazoo county indi-
cate. that Patterson, one of the black
liners of the Legislature of 1873, has
disappeared forever He voted for the
Militia bill he voted for the Metropoli-
tan Police bill he voted against biennial
sessions; he voted against every measure
of relief to the taxpayers; he was a
black-liner. We appealed to him and
his sort to discontinue their violent man
ner toward the white people, but without
effect We warned them that they did
not know the people they were tampering
with. Now he adds to all this the MUIR
dering of colored Democrat. He has
met his reward.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27

WHO will also have the courage and
firmness to discharge their duties fear
lessly, ESPECIALLY IN CANVASS
ING THE VOTE AND MAKING
UP THE RETURNS. = Warner on
Registration.
In canvassing," they had better re-
strict themselves to counting" and in
/" making up the returns" it will pay
them to return every vote that was cast,
regardless of the interests of the Repub-
lican party.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27
Col. Hooker

Our next Representative in Congress
will attend the mass meeting in Claiborne
on the 28th. The remainder of his time
will be spent in his own District. de Is
making a splendid canvass. and the peo-
pie are delighted at the prospect of being
represented in the next Congress by so
eloquent and true man.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27
REV rhc 'I'rncI..
Meridian Homestead j

Meridian Homestead
We learn from q gentleman from Ja-
per county, that Jim Hill, tue a#'.a-
colored STRIPPING who ruu- asa.u.t tHe
gallant Hooker for lougro- boo the a.H
District, had only about % dozen ne1ru
to hear him al Pauldiug. and luaf De 6.-
came Disguised aud abandoned tHe came
paign at that point and turned Naoe p
the railroad. lie was accompanied HE
suck.cgg Sine Jones and tar a'ae-
bread negro Clemens a worthy Ho
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27

The opposition are using every means
to defeat the Republican party: We are
forced to the necessity of employing ev-
cry lawful ADVANTAGE OUR PO-
SITION GIVES US.-Warner to Reg
istrars.
Let it be thoroughly understood by
every Registrar, Inspector and Clerk of
Election that the man who attempts to
throw out box, or even a single Demo-
cratic vote that has been cast, viii SWING.
If he don't understand what that means,
explain it to him so that he viii under,
stand,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27
AVERY! =!
What the Gren ada Radical Organ
says of One Of the Shining Lights
of Ihe Radical Camp.

Grenada Republican,
AS slight addition to Avery sprevious
record, we were informed that at the
Senatorial convention, held in Charleston
last Tuesday, he purchased four delegates
at ten dollars a piece; it was rather
cheap, Avery, but then you know how
it is deny that and we sill bring our
witnesses and, if they don't stand up to
the rack, we will acknowledge that we
have done you an injustice. We are as
sured that the witnesses are reliable men,
else we would not mention it.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27

A friend in the above named county,
writes
Grenada county is in blaze of ex-
" element. The white people are fully
=" aroused, and they will carry this county
"by about. 80 majority at the least.
90 Grenada county has heretofore been
q Republican, but the negroes are now
80 daily joining the Democratic clubs.
:" Look for good news from Grenada
90 soon
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27

The Examiner says that number Of
negroes have been arrested in Monroe,
charged with perjury in fraudulent regis
tration. Oae of the parties confessed his
guilt in the presence of large crowd,
and gave the names of the parties who
had induced him to commit perjury.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27
still TneY Come

We are reliably informed that Judge
Quincy, the only white man who was a
member of the Radical Club at Terry,
has cut loose from it and joined the De-
mocraic club. A number of colored
Republicans had already set him the
GOOD example
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27
Kinds County.
RAYMOND GaZette.l

Raymond Gazette.l
The people of Kinds county MUST
beat the Radicals on the I'd of Novem-
Der. The country cannot longer endure
Radical rule. One vast poor house must
be erected, and vast army OF Z. S.
troops will be necessary to keep down
violence and plumber, if Radicalism OBJ
tains new lease of power. The Radi-
Gals must be overthrown, or ruin awaits
the people, anarchy the county, and a
petty military despotism the State.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27
Washington County.

A friend writes g we are making a
hard effortin this Washington county,
and have run tina Radical leaders off
"the open track. We expect to win.
4" Hon. Cassius M. Clay speaks at Green
" vile, with Hon. o. r. Singleton, on
/" Monday, 18th inst.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27

,rinth Observation-Disclosures

Corinth Conseryativc-Dcmo
We have got the RAIDS in full retreat.
they have given way al along tho Iue
Let us press them hard and keep .a.
bayonet close to their rear $50 that they
cannot turn and rally. They SAYS 1H.y
could not win the fight fairly and square
ly, and they resortcd 10 strategy hut
their movements have been mma-s,H
and they are now powcric--.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27

II would seem that the dreaded South
ern Ku klux are not to enjoy ii monopoly
in the slaughter of the nations wards.
The n. y. Tribune has report headed
d" A pleasure party of colored people
" killed by white rufians in the city OF
- Brooklyn" Oh, fe.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27
No Co1nprouui-r.

Vickshurg Monitor
The Pilot says there Is some talk al0a.
compromise ticket la Kinds. it.a-
jects to it but then IL doesn't object vrr.
hard. 1t strikes us that little pa#gu-
sion would convince the "carolul h0.m
man But The CLARION cIgm tha
whole county, and we back whatever 30
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27

In is to be hoped that there will be no
more postponements of the A. X. Davis
bribery case. The public want the facts;
and besides the reputation Of A. X.
Davis will continue to suffer until the
imputatiOn is removed
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27

The Carroll Conservative says Carroll
county can be carried for the Democracy
on the white line, but wants their colored
friends to share in the victory. 1t will
do great deal toward promoting the
best OF feeling between the races.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27

The Kinds Codnty Gazette gives glow
ing descriptions Of barbecues and mass
meetings in this county-one ut Dry
Grove on the 10th. The speakers were
Hon \. Il. Johnston, Maj. G.. w. Har-
per, Hon. n. q. Brown and others.
Another at Auburn on the 18th inst.
We give the Gazette's own words:
1t was largely attended by both white
and colored voters, and the best spirit
prevailed. Speeches were made by the
following gentlemen, in the order as
stated: Geo. w. Harper, j. l.. McCas-
kill, Marye Dabney, Nj. Il. Jones, Capt.
w. 4. Montgomery, a colored Democrat,
whose name has escaped cur memory,
and perhaps others after we left the
grounds. Auburn will do well on the ID
day of November.
The Meridian Mercury gives fine ac-
count of a grand barbecue at Scooba,
Kemper county, on the 20th inst.
Holly Springs South
Marshall county may be counted on, on
the I'd of November, to elect her entire
Democratic ticket by from 500 to 800
majority. There is no doubt of the result.
Scores of leading colOred men are working
for the ticket with an earnestness and
enthusiasm which make defeat impossi-
BILE.
olumbus IndeX.l
All the differences of opinion hereto
fore existing between the Democrats and
Conservatives Of Lowndes county have
been satisfactorily arranged, and all par
ties have agreed to work heart and soul
for the redemption Of old Lowndes from
have made their appointments for speech
es throughout the District and county,
and are now ut work. Posters are up
calling for a grand rally of Democrats
and Conservatives at the Court House on
Saturday next, the 23rd, and the enthu-
siasm grows higher every day.
A 2Ipounder cannon has been or
dered from New Orleans, and will be
here in time to wake the echoes on Sat
urday.
Meridian Homestead
Old Kcmper will be redeemed on the
ID of November. Her white people are
aroused as never before, and Gilmer and
Chisolm will be overwhelmed amid the
reioicings Of the redeemed.
Hazlehurst Democrat
In this (Copiah) county, we have been
informed, the white majority on the old
registration was 245. There have been
between 900 to 1000 voters registered
by the new Registrars, and we have been
informed, also, that the whites have a
majority Of between 125 and $50 on the
new registration, making the total white
majority in the county about 800.
The Brandon Republican says Radical
ism is on its last legs in Rankin county.
Columbus independent
The artillery of the Democrats and
Conservatives Of Monroe and Colfax are
laundering over hill and along the val
leys-sure presage Of November's glo-
rious victory.
Holly Springs Reporterl
After Gen. West had finished his
speech on last Monday night, twenty
colored citizens came forward and en-
rolled their names with the Conservative
club. They were greeted with an APP
plause that shook the court house.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27

IT is a part of the history of the peace
and agreement that ought to
be known and remembered that the
black militia were opposed to the set
Element between Gov. Ames and the
white citizens, by which blood-shed, and
probably federal interference, were avoid
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27

MIssrssIPPIANs, the highest privilege
of an American freeman is the ballot.
To throw out your vote, either singly or
by the box, is to disfranchise you.
Will you submit TO being disfranchjsed?
We know YOU will not.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27

An esteemed correspondent aom
Chickasaw, writes:
"Everything is going lovely dip here.
Featherston and Ham. Chalmers did u-
great service. The State at large auf
our people especially, owe Them 90
gread debt Of gratitude for their a1I.
manly and patriotic services iu behalf a.
Democracy and good government
Truly yours, etc.,
y. I. ~
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27

SHOOTING IN CHIcKAsAw.-Wea are
informed that difficulty occurred at
Houston yesterday, between Frank Bur
kilt, Esq, editor of the Messenger, and
Mr.. J. ID. Smith, Chancery Clerk OF
Chickasaw county, in which the latter
was shot and seriously wounded.-Irue
Republican.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27
The rendIne ElcesLou.
From Mecomb City Intelligence

From McComb City Intelligence.
In less than ten days, tHc election. H.I
be over ~ our STATE. aud luo people
whose attention has been diverted rrm
their ordinary ayocauon. n... .u# a.
them, in the c0nscicniiuu. tDu..... ....
accomplished good results.
We may safely predict that 81 I...
turc will be elected in which capacity ...
integrity will take the place oi .uH..
and vcuality.
Which will reduce take uuemI. ...
the present rate.
Which Will curai The csnu
Of the State government I'D ol i.- a.. ...
ments.
Which will reduce salarir. uua I#u .H
supernumerary office. holders VU1 Ia. r..
swarms of locusts that have been Ilt......
the Western States have eaten tae a.
stance Of the toiling people.
Which will hold to rigid 1ggauHa
all officers having conuo. uI Hl..
money
Which will substitute biennial tar aa
nusl sessions of the Legislature. uHd b.
this means alone save 40 least sIa10.N
to the taxpayers.
Which will place wholesome restriction.
on the taxing power of the county eau-
ments
Which, by the abolition of unnecessary
officials will reduce the expenditure ..
account of public schools and SO lae -u.
time increase their efficiency.
Which will encourage immigration HF
holding out the inducemeut. ot less Iae..
and an intelligent and economical admin.
istration.
Which will foster peace and good w..
between the races, and cultiyat. -p.l|.
of fraternity between the people off i.#
two sections of the Union.
These are the paramount objects .u H.
attained in the coming election and a..|
men, irrespective OF past party adaueu..
will work together for that end
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27

The case of that dirty hound, Ozanne,
who was caught altering the Registration
Books of Pamela county, is warning to
the Democrats and Conservatives to be
on the alert.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-27

HOLD the strongholds you have won,
men of the Democratic and Conservative
phalanx, and press on for other positions.
Nothing short of Wellington victory
must satisfy US now.