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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-04-14

kewspaper article, which appeared
II kuv in the New York Sun, and
Il | understand, has been copied in
other papers, requires. in the
h of my friends, some notice from
article alluded to contains the fol
paragraph, in reference to the
II Mr. Pinchbeck, of Louisiana,
name is pretty extensively known
kbout the Union in connexion
barty politics;
kbe history of this man has never,
kbelley, and in a spOrtive mood
/ knowledge, been published. He
huestionably a very remarkable
His father was an old Georgian
|h Holmes, who won some dis
H. as an officer in the Creek war.
Id favorite quadroon slave girl
fbore him one child. The old
was a man Of letters, as well as
hwer Of Mars. His tavorite poet
hbbed his Legitimate slave son
Bische Shelley Pinchback.-
les moved to Mississippi in 1848,
became a very successful plan
He had, however, one ruling
bn which finally impoverished
He was an inveterate gambler,
bis favorite pastime was travelling
III down the Mississippi on a steam
friends and family connections in
kia consider that / am the person
Eel to in the foregoing extract, and
te me publicly to notice the matter.
ftrue that | moved from Georgia to
i county, Miss, in the year 1916 ;
| served in the Greek war as pri-
that in 1886 | served in the Semi
war as Colonel, and was promoted to
tiice of Brigadier General, and that,
the war terminated, | was elected
lie Legislature of Georgia to the office
Iaior-General of militia. Whether
D any distinction" in my military
sr is not for me to say; but | certain
ldeavored at all times to do my duty
soldier.
far as my name is concerned, the
act above copied is a tissue Of false
&. | never saw the Hon'l Mr.. Pinch
in my life, so far as / know and
we and certainly | have DO claims
lever TO the perternity of that dis
Ils'scd parsonage.
he extract copied above, presents me
le public in the character of a pro-
onal gambler; and the remaining
lon Of the article charges that in a
e of " draw poker" with Capt.
mason, on his steamboat Magnolia,
aked Pinchback, (who was small
and lost him!
bis whole story is a sheer fabrication
beginning to end, so far as my name
with the narrative. / have
7 been a gambler at any period of
life. Really, l would not have no
this matter thus publicly, but for
fact that my friends in Georgia seem
e mortified by the SANDER, and sug-
that l set the affair in its proper
append hereto the statement of a
.lemen of Kinds county, who have
Wn me long and well, in vindica-
of my moral character, and with
further comment, dismiss this subject.
THos. j. HOLMES.
have known Gen. Z. J. Holmes
OF the time he has resided in Mis-
ppl. and take pleasure in saying that
as always demeaned himself as a gen.
he stands deservedly high
'ubic estimation-and that he has
n been addicted to the low profession
glmbler.
A. r. JOHNSTON.
ackson, April 5, 1875.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-04-14

m the N. o. Picayune.l
The handsome and polite steward of
City Hotel, Mr.. NJ. G.. Leeney, more
alaarly known by the euphonious name
Nike, has a rare collection of de-
Jed officials in the ranks of his
tiers. mikes" attention to the COM
s OF his guests has passed into local
l'Vero and with a view to enhancing
dignity of his surroundings, he has
lecfed quite a number of retired states
n and officials. One of his walters is
other than the Hon. Moke Burley
ltalne, recently a member of the
aoama Legislature, and he has proved
nseIf as remarkable in the science of
Jung at table as in his views of political
Onomy. y second one is named An
rSon, and from the Judges bench, in
Alabama courthouse, he has expound-
law IN most complicated aud hair-split-
features. A third was at one time
prominent Custom-House officer an
uer was clerk of a court in a country
''sh, and still another hourished ba-
! IN the ranks of the Metropolitan po-
g. There are several other minor
aelais and statesmen, whom "Mike" is
1iouucing into the science of tahle-wait-
ne great and suggestive beauty of the
ing Is the humility of these men who
lyea their country in the highest offices
y al the most critical period. As Gin
nnatus Of old retired to his farm when
Dhle no longer needed his services, they
I've abandoned the walk of statesman
p ?. and taken to the humble occupation
shnging shrimps and salad. s'Mike"
Nv advertises for retired United States
spator, as the market is at this time
'uie"hat overcrowded with the article.
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M a 3 IO-

BooSEvnLE LoDGE No. 3O5, appro-
priated fifty dollars toward the relief OF
sufferers by the recent tornado To-
that section. So we are informed BY
Secretary John r. Moore.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-04-14

We hear that Hon. Jason Niles il to
: laiu on the shelf to make room for
.ne other Republican aspirant for Con-
o1Sionai honors. We have heard the
b ane OF ID. W. Warren suggested. and
= .s there must be some good grounds
: m me suggestion, as Warren has been
o. nolMes county making speeches ID the
! ~ q peace and harmony In the par
y'-Durant Advertiser. q % II
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-04-14
Heal Legislators Turned Hotel Wal
tiers.

Jackson, April 5, 1875.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-04-14

Each oath or affirmation and seal,
nIty cents. --.........-...-........-.. DO
Notarial procuration and seal, one
dollar ..................-... 1 90
Certifying sales at auction and seal,
nifty cents. ......-.....-...... ...... 90
Taking proof of debts to be sent
abroad, fifty cents. ......... 49,. so
Protest In insurance cases and seal,
one dollar. .................. 90
Copy of record and affidavit, one
dollar. ........... 1 90
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-04-14
FROM GEN. HOLMES.
10 the Public.

ayows the Paternity Of Pinchbeck.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

A BENEDIcr.-We are pleased to
chronicle the marriage of Charles E.
Clancy, Esq, the popular steamboat
man, to Miss Laura f. Bateman, on
Wednesday evening, 9Th inst. at
the residence of the brides sister. The
happy couple started Immediately on
their bridal tour by the North Pacific, to
Victoria. Charley and his fair partner
are general favorites and the whole
community bid them God Speed in the
voyage of life.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

SNoBBIsH.-A performance announced
at New Market Theatre, in Portland,
was postponed on account of the unex-
pected departure of Gen. Sheridan for
the Upper Columbia. 1t was snobbish
enough, in this Republican country, to
announce the performances "under the
patronage of Gen. Phi. Sheridan" with
out q postponement of the entertainment
to suit his movements. The public
"pay the fiddler and their interests
are paramount in all such matters.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11
Laying OF the Conversions OF the Presby
terisn Chapel Mt Port Townsend.

Laying OF the Conversions OF the Presby-
terrain Cnapel ut Port Townsend.
The corner stone of the Presbyterian
chapel Of Port Townsend was laid
under the auspices Of the Most Wor-
shipful Grand Lodge of Masons, on
the 9Th inst, at 8 P. NJ, r. w. Thomas
Craney, Deputy Grand Master, acting
Grand Master, and Past Grand Master
G.. 0. Halter. acting as Grand Marshal.
Chimacum Tribe No. 1, Improved Order
of Red Men participated in the process
sion by invitation OF John Rea, Pastor
of the church. The procession was
headed by martial music supplied by
the Red Men. The Scottish Rites,
Royal Arch and Grand Lodge, and the
two subordinate Lodges of Port Town
send, and the Red Men dressed in full
regalia. MAIDEN grand display. Having
marched through the principal streets,
on arriving at the new chapel. the pro-
cession halted, and the Red Men
opened ranks while the Grand Lodge Of
Masons passed through and took their
positions on the platform. The Grand
Lodge consisted of the following
named officers:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

Rea, Pastor of the church, inviting the
Grand Lodge to lay the corner stone,
and commented on the happy circum-
stances of SO many participating. OF
all shades of religious opinions, join
ing in the building of house for the
Worship of our Great Parent. "I boz
lieve, says the speaker, " on.this plat
form you find one Bro. Hyland of the
established church, forgetful OF sect
and differences, officiating at the cere-
monies of erecting dissenting house
of worship, Bro Minor who has pre-
ceeded is not a Presbyterian by any
means, and I, Quaker, as respectfully
listened to as though of the strictest
orthodox creed" He then went on
showing how Masonry, by its great
tsnets of brotherly love, it's only re-
ligious dogma being the broadcast rec
ignition of the fatherhood of God
and brotherhood of man, leveled these
distinctions and brought the race nearer
together. Turning to Mr. Rea, he ex-
tended to him his congratulations that
this liberal spirit of Christian charity
had been so exemplifed in his course,
and the speaker accepted it as bright
omen Of the future success of the
ch,v,.oh -. his nh o~oo ouJ - L.. I~l>z~.
in our midst. He continued in this
vein for some twenty minutes, and re-
tired from the stand amidst a shower
of applause, after which the benedic-
ton was pronounced by Rev P. e. Hy-
land and the ceremonies were ended.
The large assembled crowd of about
400 dispersed, and the Independent
Order Of Red Men and the Masons
marched to their respective halls.
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

Coon FOR "Lo." While Cinnamon
receive ninety cents day for picking
hops on the Puyallup, Indians demand
and receive 80 so per day. The hop
raisers have to employ them at their
own price, in order to get their crops
in, and the Indians can afford 10 laugh
at the situation which brings them into
competition with heather Chinese la
Dor.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

SE The fall term of the Olympia
District School win commence on Mon
day, the 10th inst. in the building re-
Gently purchased from the county. situ-
ated on the corner OF Warrington and
Union Streets. Mr., Boynton has been
employed as principal, but the assista mt
teachers have not yet been selected.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

OREaoN STATE FAm.- The Annual
Fair of the Oregon State Agricultural
Association, will commence at Salem
on Monday, Oct. 18th. Over ten thous-
and dollars will be distributed in pre-
miums. We acknowledge the receipt
OF complimentary card of admission
from Mr.. 4. M. Waite, the Secretary.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

az The Salt Lake Herald says there
is q larger wagon immigration en- route
to the Pacific Coast than at any previ-
GUS season. The most of it is bound
for Oregon and Washington Territory.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

sE The Patrons Blacksmith shop at
Walla.waila, has been closed, and will
not again resume operations. IT was
found to have been losing operation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

@ The Portland Bulletin says that
Mr.. Luce. formerly connected with the
Courier. Of this place, and late editor
OF the Forest Grove Independent, has
gone insane.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

The ceremony was opened with prayer
by the Rev. F. E. Hyland, Grand Chap
lain, followed by "All Hail, sung by
the choir. M. w. Grand Master Graz
ney then stated that the Grand Lodge
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11
SUSPENSION OF A LEADING REPUB
LIOAN ORGAN.

| puorhNclVN w LbADlNG NIX I'd
LOAN ORGAN.
The only simon-pure Republican pa
per in the State of Oregon has beer
compelled to suspend publication, fol
time at least, in the midst OF q politi
COL campaign. The causes which hav.
led to this course, as stated by the
Evening Journal, will not very material
ly improve the prospects of the party
shedding as they do flood of ligh,
upon the means that have been EN-.
ployed throughout the Union by the
party in power to maintain its ascen.
dency. 1t appears that the National
Committee, whose headquarters is a!
Washington, have had more than the
usual trouble in collecting the asses
ments levied for political purr 'es.
The journal says that the Committee
has squeezed every possible cent out Of
the big and little ofice-holders through
out the country, especially at Washing
ton and New York, and sent the money
to Ohio, North Carolina, Alabama, New
Hampshire and Connecticut this year;
and now Oregon is clamoring, like
Oliver for morew About four or five
years ago the Republican national com.
mittee, it is said, entrusted I" the Duke
(Holliday) with 500, 900 for political
uses in Oregon, who instead of expend-
ing it where it would do the most
good" sunk it in running the Bulletin
and the result has been to send the Re-
publican majority down to zero. A few
weeks ago. Holiday managed to pinch
$1,000 additional of corruption fund
from the committee and sent the sum
here to keep life in the Bulletin; but
when the fund arrived, $4,000 was
gobbled at a gulp by some of " the
faithful" who had advanced to keep the
paper alive, and last week the balance
was exhaused, leaving the Bulletin es.
adjustment stranded as another news.
paper wreck upon the shoals of politi.
cal and financial insolvency. Mr.. Hol
laday has telegraphed that he will be
home next week, and for his party to
keep. the paper alive until his arrival
but it appears that they have been un
able to secure an investment upon the
poor prospects afforded by the present
campaign, and as consequence the
Bulletin sleeps until its master returheth
Whether even his presence will awaken
it is somewhat doubtful, as recent adj
vices from Washington represent thai
the clerks are not at all dissatisfied with
being taxed to support party papers,
and are rebelling against it in large
numbers. Most of the clerks from
Pennsylvania refuse to pay up, and are
backed by a resolution of the Republi-
can central committee OF that State
against the forced levy. The navy de-
partment clerks quite generally decline
and the political assessment makes very
slow progress in Washington.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

SENrENcED.-Peter Delaney, at the
recent term Of Court at Seattle, was
sentenced to fifteen years at hard labor,
D. Hughes Eve years, and James Crow
ley to one years imprisonment.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

81 A stick Of lumber is on exhibi-
ton in San Francisco 100 feet inlength
and 16 by 18 inches square, without
a knot, sap, or other blemish. It was
sawed at the Port Blakely Mill, in this
Territory. s r .es M
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

APPROXIMATE. =. Admission day, The
9th inst, was celebrated by the Native
Sons of the Golden State, in San Fran
cisco, by parade, excursion and pic
mic, with literary exercises in the even
ing. The Native Daughters presented
a handsome flag to the Sons at the ev-
ening's entertainment, which closed
with o ball. . gir iaH .a
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

xE The Snchomish County Agricul-
tural Society propose to hold q Fair
near Snohomish City, commencing on
Wednesday, Oct. 18th and continuing
three days. Preparations are being
made for an extensive display Of agri-
cultural products. 2i a' s5'
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11
rEWs from POR TOWNSHIP.


PoRr TOWNSEND, SPIT. 9Th, 1875.
The brig Lucas is now loading at
Port Discovery for SanPedro.
The ship Revere. Capt Conner. sailed
from Port Discovery, nth lumber for
San Francisco, "Wednesday morning.
The barkentine Discovery, Captain
Mcintyre, arrived at Port Discovery
Monday evening, ~ days from San
Francisco.
The barkentine Grace Roberts arrived
Monday evening, 16 days from San
Francisco. She will load lumber at
Freeport for San Francisco.
The scow Gen. Harvey, Capt. Lloyd,
is now on the ways being thoroughly
overhauled. She will be ready for bus
mess again in about ten days.
The bark Martha Ridsout arrived Sat-
urday morning, 10 days from San Fran
cisco. She proceeds to Port Blakely to
load lumber for San francisco.
The steamer Favorite was withdrawn
from the route between here and Olym-
pia yesterday, and she took her depar-
ture for Utsalady this morning.
A squaw was brought before his hon.
or, Judge Learned, Thursday morning,
for being drunk and disorderly. The
Judge let her off with a fine Of 81 so
and costs. 4
During the gale of Saturday, white
hall boat belonging to Gus. Mawl, who
keeps tho Ferry House at Port Discov-
cry, broke from her moorings and
drifted out to sea. '
The steamer Phantom, is now COM
manded by Capt. John Van Wormer
and will ply regularly between Wild
by's Island and Port Ludlow. This
will be great convenience to the tray
cling public. .i
The steam-tug MdsticE towed around
from Port Discovery, Thursday evening,
o raft of lumber containing 100000
feet, to be used in John Pugh's Hotel
that is to be erected here. It was rs
feet in'length, 40 in width and drew 10
feet of water.
The Revenue Gutter Olirer WalcoH,
G. M. Scammon, arrived Saturday even
ing from cruise south, having left
Astoria Friday forenoon. She reports
as having experienced very rough
weather off Cape Flattery. She also
reports having seen large feet of YES
sells inward bound.
A society of Free Thinkers was or
ganized Sunday afternoon in Fowler'a
Hall. Prof. I. Korter, one of York;
disciples, called the meeting to order,
and after making few preliminary re-
marks. it adjourned until next Sabbath
at which time the Professor will deliver
lecture on " Culture"
Quite an excitement took place here,
last Wednesday morning, caused by q
report that q maiden of the forest had
died from smallpox. DR.. T. T. Minor
was summoned, and after a careful ex-
animation found that she died from
black measles. After the announce
ment everything was quiet again.
The iron English brig Rio Lodge, ar.
rived Thursday evening, sixty days from
Auckland, N. T., she loads with lumber
at Port Blakely, for Australia. Satur-
day we had the first southeast gale Of
the season. Many fruit trees were
broken down and other injuries sus.
tanned to the farmers by the high wind
The sloop Fanny was driven ashore by
the fury of the blast, and now lies on
the beach full of water.
terisn Chapel ut Port Townsend.
The corner stone of the Presbyterian
chapel Of Port Townsend was laid
under the auspices of the Most Wor.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

sE Judge Lewis has issued some
I" General Orders" which are rather
binding on the lawyers but will doubt
less greatly expedite the business of the
Court. That's it Judge, make 'em face
the music. Right about facet
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

REauLAR.-Since The North Pacific has
resumed the mail service on the Sound,
all complaints Of irrsgularity have
ceased. Let us hope their will be no
more g experiments" in steamboats, for
mail-carriers. a 81 ssHra s
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

LOVE, CouRTsH1p AND MARarAar, This
evening Prof. Mcdonald will lecture
upon the above spicy topics. Much
amusement may be expected and prac-
Teal information. Our advice to all is,
20 and hear this lecture. -
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

J x- The weather is cold enough for
fires nights and mornings.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11
a Hank Robber Genie

LoUIsyiLLE, Cy., Sept. 27zLenis rem.
confessed to having robbed the safe himself.
His first statement twas that he had pesn
awakened when asleep with his wife OF nighs
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

CHICAGO, Sept. ga special from lVicks,
publican club meeting at Yazoo City, grow.
lug out Of dispute about honest officials
between the Republican sheriff, Morgan, and
Democratic negroes. Some 90 shots were
fired, and Deputy Sheriff Mitchell was killed
and one negro, badly wounded. The town
has been In intense excitement all day. Busi.
ness is suspended and armed men picketing
the road to guard against invasion by me-
grOes. asuf Wa, St., 10 se{a 4d ~
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

The Tribune has special from Gandeville,
Ga, yesterday. It sayst the trial OF Corday
Harris, the colorod man accused Of attempting
to create an instruction among the negroes
of the county. closed THE evening with q
verdict of mot guilty. The acquittal was
simply the result of q failure OF the prosecu
ton to produce evidence Of criminal intent
Ia. any of the acts with which the prisoner
was charged, s8 ,patsafAsa s4istvt4 e
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

says trade With the South Is opening bettel
than calculated. A good business is expect
ed with the West, and no disappointment
Trade from New York with the Middle sne
Eastern States IL small, a. Il was expected y
would be, because of the depression In man
ufacturiDg interests. With tho agriculture
sections fourishing, however, u is but sIel
to Improvement In manufacturing. There !
more caution and prudence manifested 10
trade this season than has been since sae pan
ic. 1t Is safe to assume whatever business
done, will be done on Q safe basis. A ~.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-09-11

these stones into one common mass,
teach you to spread the cement Of
brotherly love and affection, that &C.
ment which should unite you into one
sacred band or society of friends and
brothers, among whom no contention
should ever exist, except that noble con-
tention or emulation rather Of these
who can best work and best agree.
May the Plumb by which these per-
pendicnlars are tried, the Square by
which this work is squared, and the
Level by which you prove your hori-
zontals, teach you all to walk uprightly
before God and man, squaring your
lifework by the square Of virtue, ever
remembring that you are travelling on
the level Of time toward that undis-
covered country from g whose bourne
no traveller returns"
We bid you Godspeed in your work,
and may the same Master Builder, who
without the axe, or sound of hammer,
or any tool Of iron, but by His almighty
will plucked these rocks from their
home in the bosom OF the everlasting
hills and laid them here on this quiet
hillside for your use, may, He, attend
you in all your work, bless you in all
your undertakings, and bring you at
last perfected, as living stones, into
the spiritual building that house not
made with hands eternal in the Heavens.
After the address, P. g. NJ. Elwood
Evans, who was acting as Deputy. was
called upon and made some brief re-
marks pertinent to the occasion. He
took for his subject the letter Of Rev. Jno.