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COMMISSIONERS OF JURORS.

The prolonged litigation between Douglas Taylor,
who claims 70 be Commissioner Of Jurors de jure,
and Colonel Dunlap, Commissioner Of Jurors De
facto, continues stll at intervals 70 occupy the
attention Of the Court, and probably Will
Hl hna decision in the is rendered in the
Court Of Appeals which tribunal 1t is bound 70 DO
carried no matter which side loses in the lower
courts In fact this the present understanding be-
the tigant parties The formal trial OF the case
being simply suit by Mr.. Taylor Tor salary, was had
yesterday before Judge Van Worst, holding Supreme
Court Circuit The whole question at issue Is the
Consttulonalty Of the charter of 1873 under
winch Mayor Wckham claims the right 70
appoint Commissioner Of Jurors, and pursuant 70
winch lie removed Douglas Taylor and appointed
Colonel Dunlap The evidence submitted had refer
to the appointments or the contestants TO the
Office, Mr.. Taylor being appointed under the act of
lS47 which IL is claimed has not been repealed and
Colonel Dunlap already stated, receiving his appoint
ment under the charter Of 1873 II further shown
that since hs appointment Colonel Dunlap has dis
charged the duties Of the Office. The Court directed
verdict IN favor Of Colonel Dunlap The next move will
be 20 take the before the General Term and thence
n the Court Of Appeals The probability Is that tho
question VIII reach hnal decision some time next
month
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EXACTION OF COMlfUTATION MONEY.

Judge Johnson, In the United States Circuit Court,
Equity branch, yesterday rendered decision upon
the bill in equity died last June by the Henderson
Brothers, agents OF the Anchor line Of steamships,
against william II. Wickham, Mayor OF tho city OF
New York. ct al the COMMISSIONERS Of Emigration,
James Lynch, President or the IRISH Emigrant SO.
ciety, Slgismund kaufman, President Of the German
EmgTanI Socety sl1 oihsTG pTaylng that the laws Of
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opening the pocketbook found that II was empty. on
TINS discovery both prisoners looked very foolish In
court they were fined $40 for dsorderly conduct and
required TO furnish $500 bail each Tor three months
good behavior.
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STEALING AN OLD HAr.
A BURGLAR SENTENCED.

James Reed pleaded guilty 70 the charge OF having
broken into the store Of Christian Kronmeler No lo2
Ridge street. and stolen $50 worth or property He
was sentenced TO three years confinement in state
Prison.
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IMPROVEMENT OF FIFTH AVENUE.

Architectural and Sanitary Engineer
NEW YORK, Dec l3, 1875.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-20
BRIDGE TO BE REBUILT.

CEALED PR OPOSALS TO BUILD A TRUSS
= Bird &c on the site of the old one, Of 20
feet spans over the main stream, benches TO
be set on piles and the truss-work on tho east
side of the stream to be in spans Of ~ feet
each. One and one-fOurth round iron to be
used in all bolts, of which there ia supposed
to be enough in the wreck. False caps TO be
used on the four main benches. Double bolts
in foot Of each brace. All sound flooring and
timber Of cypress, or heart pine may De USED
in rebuilding said bridge, except in the main
spans, which must be all new and Of long
leafed heart pine.
The bridge will be two feet higher Al the
east end than the old one, with an apron Of
thirty feet projecting over the turnpike 10
ascend 10 he level over the brick abutmentf
whom this level viii be maintained 10 the west
bank Of the river which will bring the top OF
the cap sill eleven feet below the present TOP
sill on the west bank Ii will be seen by this
that the bridge will be eleven feet lower than
the old one and on a perfect level from bank
10 turnpike
These general ems are given in order that
bidders NAV know what the Board will con-
slider.
Plans and specifications will accompany
each bid describing the SIX. Of timbers pro
posed TO be used
The lumber must all be sawed
| All sealed bids accompanied with speeifca.
tions will be received MP 10 Tuesday, the sec
/ ond day Of November. 1870, directed 10 Chan.
Gerry Clerk jackson, Miss, and marked "Bidi
4 for Bridge over Pearl River
| The Board reserves the right TO reject any
or all specifications and bids
W. II. GRAHAM,
A. y. KIMBALL,
CARTER STEWART,
Committee.
I Oct
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From McComb City Intelligencer.l
OBITUARY.

Mrs. CELIA WEST died in Durant at the
residence OF her daughter, Mrs. Lockhart,
on Saturday morning. Oct. 3, 1879, in the
8Ist year OF her age. She was born in
Greenville, South Carolina, Feb. -, 1894.
Her father, Elder Tubb, was Baptist min
lister. Early in life, at the age of thirteen
years, she professed faith in Christ, and
united with the church of which her father
was pastor. In Tennessee, April 30th, 1912.
she was married TO Anderson West. The
family moved to Alabama in 1Sl6, and to
Mississippi in 1887. The husband died in
1856, preceding the wife to the Heavenly
world nineteen years. The subject of this
notice lived nearly half century in the
same community. She had an indisputable
reputation for uniform kindness. impartial
hospitality, strict veracity and scrupulous
honesty, for which old Baptists have ever
been noted. The writer knew her from his
early boyhood, until her death, and was
always impressed that she was an humble
meek, patient and devoted servant of Christ
OF her 81 years, nearly three-scrore-and-ter
were spent in the faith and service of Jesus
We bless God for the instruction ard ex-
ample of her life We thank Him for he
peaceful aud trium plant death. Let all th.
family strive TO follow her as she followed
Christ. This was her desire. She sleeps il
Jesus-blessed sleep. HIS.
Deceased was the mother Of Gen, A. N
West.
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Enterprise Courier.I
Many of the more intelligent colored
people openly express their dissatisfaction
with the Radical ticket in Clarke, and say
they will either vote the Democratic ticket
or not vote at all.
Pascagoula STAR
The full registration of jackson county
is made-excepting the five days at
Scranton, Just before the election-with
the following result: whites, 756 blacks,
$40; total, 1896.
Tate County Tidal Wave.l
1t is now little more than two weeks to
the election. This short time is full of
Importance to us as a people, and will
prove of incalculable benefit or of lasting
injury. The reaction which must inev-
itably follow defeat, would be fatal to
all future efforts for many years to come.
1t will not do to contemplate the appall-
ing consequences of a failure in this cleo
ton. We must triumph if we value our
future as worth contending for.
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inforced, to leave the town within fftes1
minutes, or they would be fired upon
| The negroes agreed to fall back for 8
council of war, and did so, but their rein
forcements still kept coming They were
90 home, or they would be attacked.
They finally fell back to a bridge two
miles from town, a strong position, where
| they halted and formed. The whites
halted, divided their men, and with a
company hanked their position. The
negroes seeing this fell back further, and
while passing fired. The whites charged
The negroes ran. Brown and Smith threw
down their arms and ran for life. Both
escaped. No one was killed or wounded
The whites pursued, and it was thought
that the negroes had dispersed. 1t soon
became apparent that trouble was ahead
The next day young white man who
had no connection with any organization,
but who was attending TO his business,
was ambushed and killed The men
under arms drove the negroes, nine IN
number, from the ambuscade, and captur-
ed and sent to Jail three, while four
escaped. William Pease, Browns chief
IN command, attempted to reorganize his
forces at Jamestown, and forcibly entered
the stores and took fresh supplies of am
munition. Whites were arrested and
violently threatened. A large storehouse
was threatened with torch, but they
finally retired without injury to the town
The whites were under command of Gen.
Chalmers, with Rev. Daniel White and
Lee in command of companies.
All were brave, prudent, and thoroughly
officers. They continued
pursuit until the negroes disbanded and
all was quiet. Pease, the negro general,
Not more than four negroes
have been killed. One of these was bru-
tally shot. He had come with company
from an adjoining county. Added to the
above casualties, two white men under
arms were seriously wounded. This is all.
The county is much disordered. We have
lost weeks work, but believe there will
be no further trouble, unless Brown and
Smith, supported by the Governor, at
tempt to return to the county. Should
this be done | cannot guess at the conse-
1uence. You have the facts as | believe
them to be. j. l.. ALCoRN,
United States Senator
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-20

The voluntary testimony OF thousands es-
tablishes beyond all doubt fact OF vital
inn portance to the sick and debiltated, viz
that Ii )stetter'S Stomach Bitters Is an abso-
lutte specific for remittent fever, dyspepsia,
constipation, biliouSness, mental depression,
sleepessness, chronic diarrhua, and all dis
eases OF the stomach, livcr and bowels. The
unmedicatcd stimulants usually prescribed
in these eases only aggravate the symptoms,
instead of removing them. The Bitters,
on the contrary, act as a corrective and in
vigorant, without producing the unpleasant
and dangerous consequences of the old
school practice. The action is mild and
soothing 80 the irritated stomach and
bowels, promoting digestion and prevent
ing flatulence, nausea, headache aud all
intestinal Irregularities. A wineglassiul
before meals greatly assists digestion. The
convalescent may use them with great BEN
eft, AS means of restoring strength and
cheeriulneSs.
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THE STATE FAIR.
Special Trains and Reduced Rates.

lam authorized by the
n. O., St. Louis and Chicago Railway
Vicksburg and Meridian Railway,
Mobile and Ohio Railway,
Memphis and Charleston Railway,
To announce that articles and animals for ex-
hibition at Mississippi State Fair, will be
passed for full fare going and will be returned
free if they have not changed ownership
Visitors will be passed on half-rate excursion
tickets. Apply for tickets at point Of start
ing. The Secretary of the Fair cannot issue
transportation certificates.
am authorized further to announce that
there will be "A SPECIAL DAILY TRAIN FROM
CANTON; also Special Trains from KosoIUsKo
and McCoMB CITY, on THURSDAY and FRIDAY,
November llth and 18th.
There will be Special Trains from Vick.burg
to Jackson, Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day of Fair Week.
1t is hoped that these very liberal arrange
ments on the partof the Railroads will be duly
appreciated by the public, and that the Trains
each day will he well patroniEed with visitors
for the Fair.
%s5T- The Annual Address will be delivered
by Gen. a. NJ. West, on Thursday, November
18th.
y. r.. POWER, Sec'y.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-20

A friend ON the seaboard writes US -
You are well apprised of the popu-
larity and great personal influence of K.
Seal on the sea-eoast, and in the country
east of Pearl River generally; but the
vote he will receive in all of these coun-
ties will astonish you. Ihave lately been
over Covington, Marion, Perry, Greene
and jackson, and every man Imet seemed
to consider Seal under his own particular
care. He is the first real piney-woods
man ever up for Congress, and every
family is up in arms for him. Many OF
the colored voters manifest the same in
terest, and openly proclaim for him. /
am glad to notice this evidence of graft
tude-for be is and has been the best
friend the colored people have ever had
in this part of the country. Letters re,
ceived here from Port Gibson, Meadvllle,
Fayette, Liberty and hatcher, speak OF
the favorable impression Col. Seal has
made in that quarter, and confidently
predict his election. If it depends OF
the vote of this section, his success il
assured. His vote here will be nearly
unanimous.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-20

We are pleased to be able to state tba
notwithstanding the all-absorbing inter.
est which the people of Mississippi are
now taking in the great issue to be de-
cided on the second of November
there are indications that the Seventh
Annual Exhibition of the Mississippi
state Fair Association will be fully
equal, and promises to be superior to
any Fair yet held by the Association.
The persistency with which the managers
have sought the cooperation Of the ag-
rlculturlsts and mechanics of the State
evidences their devotion to the chartered
/ objects OF the corporation-"t foster
and encourage agricultural, manufactur-
ing and mechanical interests" In our
sister Stale of Alabama, the ORANGES
nave taken entire control of the State
Far, and have resolved to make the
annual displays exhibit creditably the
products and industries of the State
The managers Of the Mississippi State
Far have made a like tender to the
Oranges in this State, and although the
State Grange has not yet seen the wav
clear to accept the offer, that body has
given assurances Of good will and active
cooperation. A large number of
Oranges will be represented at the com
ing Fair, and several have given notice
OF their intention to compete for the lib
eral premiums offered for the best dis
play of the products of the field, garden,
orchard and dairy. The premiums
offered by the State Centennial Board
have helped materially to increase the
interest in the approaching Fair, and We
hope will result in the collection of some |
fine samples of our products for display
at Philadelphia next year. We have
reason to believe that the display of field |
crops, stock and machinery will be I'M
usually large. Should the weather prove
pleasant, our city will have such crowds !
during Fair week, as we have never had |
before. We need scarcely suggest that
our hotels, boarding houses and private
families will be as accommodating and
hospitable as the occasion shall demand.
We publish elsewhere the very liberal
proposed by the railroads
for the accommodation of visitors and
the transportation of articles and ami
mails for exhibition. Let all get ready
for grand time.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-20

THE CLARION says our system of com
mon schools is humbug. Yet Demo
Gratis favor free schools. News
THE CLARION did not say the ''system
of public schools was a humbug." II
spoke of the extravaganza and profigacy
with which the schools are conducted.
Here is The CLARIoN's position:
"SECoND-We are in favor of the ed
ucation of the children of the State, OF
public schools, sustained by adequate
taxation, but opposed to extravagant
partisan administration of said schools
Platform of the Democratic Conservative
Pdrty
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-20
=. T.. POWER, Sec'y.

ASTONISHING. The progress made by
the Wilson Shuttle Sewing Machine. In
ventive skill has been taxed to its utmost
and the result is the most perfect and desir-
able machine for general and family use yet
produced. 1t is simple and easy to operate,
is not liable to get out Of repair, its work Is
the best, as was shown by the first premi-
ums awarded it at the Universal Exposition
in Vienna, 1873, and it is sold at a less price
any other machine of its standard excellence
Machines will be delivered at any Railroad
Station in this county, tree OF transportation
charges, If ordered through the Company
Branch Houte at 1S9 Canal street, New Or
leans, La.
They send an elegant catalogue and chro-
mo circular, free on application.
This Company wants few more gOoC
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From Daily Clarion, 18th. |

DEsERTIoN.-We understand that the
whole of Caldwell's militia company de-
serted this morning as soon as they got
their orders to turn over their arms. Gen.
Fitzgerald and staff, with Caldwell, left
about an hour ago to bring them back, II
possible.
The following is copy of the order OF
the Governor, disbanding Caldwell's COM
pany, communicated by the Governor to
General George, and by him to us;
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, Oct. Is, 1870.
General Packer.
SIR-Bv your report l learn that Capt
CaldwelFs company has dispersed, and that
some Of its members have taken their arms
with them.
NO order or authority has warranted such
action You will disband such company
and revoke the appointments of its officers
ADELBERT AMEs, Governor.
twjll be seen by the above that the Gov
ernor is taking the most effective steps to
nave his authority obeyed, and to carry
out his promise to the citizens.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-20

ARTIFICIAL LIMBs.-We invite the
special attention of such of our readers as
may have been unfortunate enough to have
lost leg or an arm in military service, or
otherwise, to the card of Chas. NJ. Evans,
in another column; and when we state that
makes the best artificial limbs in use, and
that lie never fails to give satisfaction to his
patrons, we but state established facts. He
requires no payment for the leg until it is
fitted, tested and declared satisfactory"
This shows his own confidence in his work.
Mr.. Evans has been engaged in the manu-
facture of artificial limbs for about eight
years, and has control of the well known
BLY, patent for large section of country.
He has establishments at Cincinnati and
Louisville We had occasion recently to
visit his establishment in the frst-named
city, and found him and his force busily
employed in filling orders. Mr. Evans is
we believe, n native of our city. He is a
mechanic by nature and education, and his
work has carried off the highest hOnors ut
all the Fairs, for superior mechanism. He
is assisted by his brother and by his father,
Henry B. Evans, an old and useful citizen
of Jackson.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-20

We were wont to admire the boys, who
wore the grey, though it was not for the
grey alone. bat for the noble, chivalrous
hearts that beat under it. They command
ed the admiration Of the true and the brave
in every land. But how few admire a fine
head cnyclopcd ia grey hair and whiskers-
very few. Veal love admiration and moth
ing in our appearance is more calculated TO
secure it than pretty hair. If old age, sick
ness or SORROW has robbed you Of it, you can
regain it by the use of DIR. TURKS HAIR
Dye. Its popularity is so great that it can
be found on the shelves Of every druggist
! i'm the land.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-20

Tho Committee Of Arrangements for the
N r,a,,ocratic- Conservative Barbecue. to be
toId Il Jackson on the 10Th inst, have APP
u -oioted the following subcommittee
Iqdies Committee IN ProUisiOHS-Mrs. c.
Hooker. Mrs. NJ r. Ash, Mrs. Frank
T,bnstou. Mrs. =. Murrell, Mrs. Jas. Pierce,
4 Mr.. ". B, Taylor.
C,,u,aitfee on Transportation-Maj f. @
wall, Col J. l.. Power, Maj f. Backsdale.
co,amtttee on BdrJecutHg-Ned Parish,
Chris HiuckIe, J, W. Fife, +. II. Pittman,
" r jerks, VIM. Shaw, DOram McGehee.
eenrs Committee on Professionally. Ill.
pi,tmau. l.. r. Chiles. Thos. Atkinson. l..
+ Afford, David Simmons, III. o. Dixon,
Walter Hendricks.
C1aaittee on Subscriptions, CHy)-M. F.
Ash. ;. +. Virden, Robt. Saunders, A. O..
Moore, II. Barksdale.
Committee on Grounds and Ta6tes-Frank
Hull, Isydore Strauss, \. }. Kerr, f. Wat
kins. II. NJ. Taylor.
C5g,mutee on Sticks and Poles-Harrison
TAYLOR, j. G.. Napier, L. L. Persons,
Committee on Wood-O. p. Wright, VIM.
Robb, b. 7. Lyon.
Committee on Husic--Dr. Writ Johnston,
j. W. Langley, Alex. Virden, Jr.
The Committees are earnestly requested
to 90 Immediately to work.
!. d. STEWART,
L.F. CHILEs, Chm'n Gen. Com.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-20
The Situation.

G. T. SWAMI, Clerk.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-10-20

MASS MEETINGS AND BARBECUEs.-
Arrangements are in progress for Demo-
cratic-C Conservative mass meetings and
barbecues at the following places in
Kinds county, at the times stated:
At Auburn, on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
At Jackson, on Tuesday, Oct. 26.
At Utica, on Wednesday, Oct. 27.
All the clubs, with all their banners,
cannon, music, &C., and all the candi-
dates, are invited to attend these meet
ings.-Hinds County Gazette.
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Carroll County.

Walden, MISS, Oct Is, 1875.
DEAR CLARION Our candidates for
the Legislature and for Sheriff, Chancery
Clerk and Treasurer, have just finished
a general canvass of the county. Carroll
is on her feet again. Such unanimity of
feeling has not been evinced by her peo-
pie, and general determination to throw
off the yoke of Radicalism expressed, since
1868. Set Carroll down for reform.
Many colored men are going with us,
and since the nomination of the Radical
ticket on the 18th, many more are ''sick
at the stomach" Our Conservative
friends are preparing for the funeral OF
Radicalism on the Sd of November.
Walden and Southworth are making
things SO hot that the RAIDS dare not
face them in the canvass. We will
keep the column moving until we close
with glorious victory on November End.
Mississippians must rule Mississippi.
Your friend,
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GRAND REPUBLICAN MEETING.
SeVenEy-fiVe White and COIOred
Republicans Voters Present.

After large posters, calls in the Pilot and
Times, and general effort for Republic
can rally to hear Pinchback, of Louisiana,
speak here to-day, the meeting came off.
At II O'Clock the meeting was to begin.
Nobody to hear. The drums were ordered
out. They paraded the streets. At IL
O'Clock the distinguished speaker arrived.
Present, seventy-five Republican voters,
twenty-five negro boys, and about fifteen
Democrats Hon John McGiil introduced
the speaker. He began TO speak. Mr..
Sturges (Demccrat,) suggested that he
stop uutil the crowd gathered. Agreed to.
They liEaiiy adjourned TO the Representa-
tive Hall where tue same crowd, diminished
as to Republicans, but few more Demo
crats, listened to his address. Thus ended
the grand meeting.
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Grand Rally in Marshall County.
Gen. a. u. WEST ON TEE EUsTrNas
HE DELIVERS A POWERFUL SPEECH,
a Large Number OF COIOrcd VO-
tiers take Their Leave OftIIe
Foul Party.
Special TO Tue CLARION

Special 10 Tue CLARION.
Holly SPRINGS, Miss, Oct. 10, 1875.
EDToRs CLARION: Large and enthusi-
astic meeting here last night to hear Gen.
y. NJ. West make his first political speech
since 1850. He spoke two hours in power
ful argument especially to the colored peo-
pie to unite with the whites in reseuing the
country from the spoilers. His speech was
promo unced by old citizens, to be one Of
the most effective of the canvass Many
prominent colored Radicals gave in their
adhesion. Set down old Marshall as o. n.
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NOTICE.

United States Circuit and District Courts
For the Southern District of Mississippi:
Notice to witnesses and jurors of said
Court. "In order that witnesses and
jurors summoned for the November Term
of these Courts may have an opportunity
to vote in the approaching election, the
following has been decided upon:
The Court will open on the first day OF
November next, for the transaction OF
such business as can be disposed of with
out the presence of witnesses or jurors,
who will not be. required to be il
attendance until the Thursday morning
following, at which time, the Court viii
be regularly organized and proceed a:
usual.
r. a. HILL, Judge.
Teste:
G. T. SWAMI, Clerk.