The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-05-19

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EDITOR CLARION: Through the
kindness of a mutual friend OF yours and
mine, often read, with pleasure and
profit, your excellent paper. There are
many Mississippians in this city and sec
ton of Texas, who keep longing eyes on
the affairs of your State. Though never
a resident of your State, in common with
thousands of others among the old Tex
ians. | feel an ancient affection for the
State that sent Us, in our darkest day
a. volunteer soldiers, John A. Quitman,
Felix Houston, Henry Willard and
many other gallant spirits MississlP-
mans are always welcome in Texas; but
some of US regret at this day to see them
come. We think the cause Of their
coming is being removed and that ere
long Mississippi once more will be placed
on the high road to peace and prosperity.
Texas is indeed and in truth great
country and her worth in population,
wealth and general development has
never been equaled except in California.
We are too prosperous TO desire growth
at the expense of our noble sisters, Mis-
sissippi. Alabama, etc. We rather pray
for a heavy Industrial migration from
the Northern and Western States and
Europe. into all of the Southern States.
The acerbities of the war are well nigh
passed. Men of all sections meet here
and harmonic into good citizenship-so
NAV it be in every State of the South.
Only occasional rfpples disturb the
smooth flowing stream OF peace and re-
Cancellation.
By the way, one such occurrence is
now upon us. Recently Governor
Ames demanded the rendition of Col.
George NJ. Hibbler, of this county, and
he was arrested on the warrant of Gov.
Coke. Under the writ of habeds corpus,
our Supreme Court, en- yesterday, de-
cided that the requisition was in legal
form and that Col Hibbler must be ia
ken to Mississippi to answer the indict,
meut against him. 1t seems that il
July, 1861, in a personal affray, Col.
Hibbler killed Mr.. jones in Coahoms
county-his friends say in self-defense,
and | have seen, within the past few
DAVIS. letters from that locality, asserting
positively that Hibbler never fired till
| fired upon himself. 1t is certain thai
Col. Hibbler, after the war, resided il
active business in Alabama, and that the
people considered there was no case
against him. Some four years ago he
| invested his all in a silver mine in Mex
leo, near the Texas line and speedily lost
all. Since then, say three and hall
wears, lie has been well known in Texas,
! first as a contractor on a railway, then
| for two years as auctioneer in this city,
and latelev as quietly settled on a farm.
He was widely advertised here in his
business, became generally known and
has been regarded as peaceable, go ahead
business man. 1t was not known he had
an enemy in all this country till his ar
rest, when his friends claim that it was
neither the authorities of Coahoma coun-
ty, nor Governor Ames, but some secret
enemy here who brought about his ar
rest. Be this as it may, it is certain that
he has the kind feelings and best wishes
of the best and most law-abiding men in
this country. Since the war he mar
ried an accomplished and estimable lady
in Alabama, who shared his misfor-
tunes in Mexico and now clings to him
as only angelic women can. While
he struggled here torecuperate his losses,
she taught music in a female academy
and is loved by all who know her. They
have an only child, girl but a few
months old, born to this sorrow. Both
Col. Hibbler and his wife have the friend
ship and sympathy of every generous
heart in this country, and it is confident
ly believed he will speedily no rnlnoSod
and allowed to return in peace to his new
home. Many believe Governor Ames
would never have issued the requisition
had he known the facts and the plottings
by which it was brought about
On the first Monday in August our
people will vote for delegates to a con-
stitutional convention and at the same
time for or against convention. The
question will carry by large majority.
Dallas has over twelve thousand inhab-
itants and is still growing rapidly. We
have eleven churches, four foundries,
four news papers, (two dailies,) and
large element of mechanical branches in
wood and iron. The wheat crop will be
one of the best ever grown. Corn, cot
ton, fruit and vegetables are as promis-
ing as ever known. Peace, law and or
der reign. Outlaws are being destroyed
or driven out of the eodntry.
Respectfully,
TEXIAN