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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07
Lieutenant Genera
THE Los.isianm Outrage.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 5.-The follow
ing explains itself: January, >, 1875
To his Exceliency u. :. Grant, Presi.
dent OF the United States: In the name
ofliberty, and all lovers Of liberty through.
out the United States, | most solemnly
protest against the acts of the military
forces Of the United States on yesterdly.
in the occupation Of the Statehouse, and
in the forcible election by the troops of
members OF the Legislature, and the
elected speaker Of the House, and sub
sequent organization of the House by di-
rect forcible Intervention of the military.
/ affirm before the whole American PEG
pie that the action of the military in the
city Yesterday subversive Of the Re
publican institutions of this free country.
signed JOHN MCENERY.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07
The ,rax Payers Convention.

This Convention, whether considered
with reference TO numbers, or respaeta-
bility, talents and genuine representative
character Of the members composing it,
was the equal Of any similar body that has
ever assembled n this State. All sec
tions Of the State, classes, occupations
aud parties were represented By men
deeply concerned and intensely in earnest
to procure a reform Of the abuses which
are described in the address 70 the Legs
lafure. We have no room for comment
to-day The proceedings viii better speak
for the Convention than we are able to DO
for it.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07
The Isrc.Idea1issI OaIIook.

Cincinnati Enquirer
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 30.-The .Repnb-
licans have been looking forward to car.
rying the next Presidential election by
setting aside the votes of Southern Dem
ocratic States in case of a close election
bus their game is spoiled by the fact that
the next House of Representative
(Which is so largely Democratic thar
Clerk Mcpherson cannot manipulate IL
otherwisel will form an ehectual check
upon the Senate in the joint Aeaaion pro
vided for counting the electoral voters.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07
EVENING SESSION


CONVUsTON WORs g.E|
By Mr.. Sfont-A bil f0Hr.r
nev 10 tie Judiciary and l..
Considered In committee OF ODE
street Offered as an aWDUam.
ing:
Provided, That no port
preparation shall De paid fu
mittecs OF either house; lt-
Way. 20 and the bill passed,
8.
BY Mr.. Cl0ver-That ac0mH
be appointed by the speaker &.
b. referred an clsims of tlH
Arms for stationary ;auI other
scented shall be- supported lt F..
ted by said committee.
Substitutes rolled in-O it-t s".
that the reporter was unable .'
As general thing, there woe
live m m bers on tho n0Nr ai
ing Mr. Speaker, who knocked f.
with the Rayel,) to explain
question.
Resolutions tabled.
Mr.. Avery offered the fu. .n"
Resolved, That no mem Der
draw more than $500 worth on
except by the consent Of the li'.
A mum Der of members ul. b'.
er properly ruled that not ODD
was entitled 10 the floor at oult \. (.
time tie reporter counted "iIl ...
The Speaker would not decide vi
floor, and MT. Gill moved 60 ..I
Sheridan. The reporter Woulu
once ~ - IN A. y'e Ciss sT.' 0ot up sna
straighten the matter OUT hul
decided his "pint" not wen ~.
Speaker decided there was goo u'
ct" and tumult, aud the hou.
cluded 10 adjourn without a'-'
resolution.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07
'Ehc Governors NReSsaGe.

No one can read the extorted confes
sions of this document without seeing the
Justice Of the Taxpayers complaints. 1t
is full Of the evidences of the system OF
legalized robbery which has been enforc-
ed by the present rulers. Many Of the
specifics prescribed for curing the evil
are meritorious and will he noticed
more in detail Under the circum-
stances, we are amazed at the suggestion
that the contributions of the federal
government to the sufferers by the over
flow last year shall be imposed as an adj
ditional burden on the State.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07
A lBarefacesi EaisehOOsI.

The following special telegram was
sent out from Washington in connection
with Gen. Shcridan's mission to Louisi-
ana
There is a curious story here about the
causes which are supposed to have Undue
ed the Government to order Sheridan to
proceed to New Orleans in secret. 1t is
said that Trustworthy information has
been received here to the effect that, at a
meeting of the
WHITE LEAGUE At JACKSON, MISS,
it was resolved that no army officer of
high rank should be permitted to 90 to
New Orleans to strengthen the forces
there, and that, if any attempt is made
to send such an officer South, the train
would be wrecked.
A more barefaced and wicked fabrica-
ton was never conceived. Such thouhgt
as wrecking train with Gen. Sheridan
or any other officer aboard, never entered
the mind of any mortal in any Southern
community. TO begin with. it is not the
way the class who were charged with the
intended cowardiv atroeity, are in the
habit of settling their disputes In the
case of Gen. Sheridan, they recognize
the authority Of the President to order
him wherever he choosesAand had no dis
position to thwart the purpose of the
Administration.
And lastly there is not such a thing as
i" a white league" or any other organi-
cation of the kind at Jackson.
The statement was candrd invented
by INSCRIPTIONS knayes, for political
effect.
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Death orEgosa- $, W ssmyIh.

We are shocked TO hear of the death of
this gentleman, the excellent and useful
Senator from Winston and Choctaw. H
attended the extra session; contracted a
severe cold before the adjournment, which
developed into pneumonia, and went
home to die in the bosom Of his family.
lie was well advanced in years, having
served his late constituency before the
war. In all the relations Of lie, he was
good. true and faithful The trite cpl
taph will best illustrate his virtues: Here
lies IAN honest man, the noblest work of
God.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07
More Robbery.

To give fat job TO favorites, the
Legislature passed bill which the Gov
ernor has signed authorizing the trans
cribing of the Records of Kinds county.
Il viii cost the tax payers $1,000 on
$4,000 and will not benefit them a
copper. This is characteristic of carpet
hoo r., lo
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07
WORSE SCARED THAN HURT
Ames' Calls for Troops.
JACKSON Miss Januarv 4 1875

JACKSON, Miss, January 4, 1878.
To President IT, S. Grant, WashingtOr
The majority of the Legislative Com
mittee, sent to investigate affairs at Vicks-
burg, report to me that great feeling of
insecurity prevails there, and that certain
officials cannot safely discharge their
duties. The Sheriff OF the county reports
to me that - armed defiance Of ali law and
lawful authority hold full sway at the
Court-House." Consequently, / am COM
PEELED to ask you to send troops there to
uphold and protect the lawful author
tiles.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07

No one now doubts but the tax payers
are desperately in earnest. They feel
that they must either abandon the State
in despair, or lift the burdens off their
shoulders, and they do not intend TO do
the former, until they have exhausted all
their energies to accomplish the latter.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07
Taxpayers Petition ana address

This able and comprehensive document,
presenting the grievances of the taxpay-
ers, and specifying the reforms that are
needed, and the means whereby they
may be accomplished, will be found in
to-day's paper.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07
Hon. a d brown

We learn that number Of citizens OF
both parties have addressed letter to
Ex-Gov. Brown requesting a copy of his
able address before the Taxpayers Con-
vention, for publication, and that he has
consented to comply with their wishes.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07

The death of Gerrit Smith removes
from the busy walks of life, one of those
Jealous Observation-Disclosures who in the name
OF humanity, contributed by his wealth
and talents to the sectional agitation
which eliminated in the civil war. He was
co-worker of W II. Seward and a
firm believer in the revolutionary doc
trine Of the irrepressible conflict" pro
mulgated by the latter. lie invested
largely in Shapes rifles in the days of
shrieking Kansas. When the war was
over he displayed the magnammous spirit
which signalized the conduct of Horace
Greeley, aud WAS co-sjgusr with him on
tie bail-bond of Jefferson Davis.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07

. The eoiored troops ought noblv =
at the ballot box, last Tuesday. All
honor 20 them Tor having Tor the first
time IN this city displayed 10 81 large an
extent their intelligence to discern the
right. and their maniul independence to
fearls SLY, openly. and without solieita-
ton, dare 10 DO that not which party
leaders dictated, but which their own
sober judgment approved. We heartily
congratulate those colored men who en-
listed under the banner of the People and
helped 10 bear il such glorious victory
Natchez Democrat.
This was the language of our Natehez
cotemporary applied not very long ago 70
the course Of il large number of colored
people IN helping 10 win the reform
victory in that city. We shall be glad
to have the opportunity, and we believe
we will have, Of copying many testimo-
mails Of the kind, but we will not have, if
the eolored masses yield obedience to
such malignant leadership as prevailed
among them at the recent extra session
f the Legislature.
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EOui~iaDm E-c&iAlatGre Dispersed
by Federal troops.

The Louisiana Legislature assembled
Monday. The Conservatives had a ma
ioritv of the House, and organized by
electing officers of their party. The
members were sworn in from the Parish
Is rejected by the returning board. A
u. ) Army officer appeared with troops
and forcibly elected the said representa-
tives, removed from the Speakers chair
Wilt. the duly elected presiding officer,
and broke up the organization. The
Conservatives retired in a body, leaving
no quorum.
Gen. Sheridan has senta the following
extraordinary report TO the Secretary OF
War:
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION J
OF THE Missouri.
New ORLEANS, January i, 1875. J
To Hon. ". ". Belknop, Secretary Of
Var, Washington
Ii is with deep regret that / have to
announce TO YOU the existence in this
State of spirit OF defiance to all lawful
authority and an insecurity of life which
Is hardly realized by the general govern
ment or the country at large. The
lives of citizens have become 50 jeopar-
died that unless something Is done to
give prot elton to the people, ali security
usually afforded by law will be overrid-
den. Defiance to the laws and the muir
der of individuals seem 10 De looked up
on by the community here from q stand
point which gives impunity to all who
choose 10 indulge in either, and the civil
government appears powerless to punish
or even arrest / have tonight assumed
control over the Department of the Cult.
lSigned] p. III. SHERIDAN,
Lieut.. General.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07

From all we can learn, Hon. II. A.
Nets is he favorite candidate for the
seat vacated by the lamented Judge
Smyth. A better man could not be elect
ed
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07
sENATE--sEco>pU,

Jtsg.
senate met. Il TUaGIUiIU. ssh"
thoriZing the appuiuIu u..
secretary.
TRIBUTE OF IF"..F
Resolutions Of respect Nh .U.
W. Smy th, OF Winston, W,f.H
Senate adjourned.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07
Murderers Of the BOram FnmIIV
ArresuPh

A correspondent from Verona, Nlissis-
sippi writes:
-Four of the six negroes that massacred
the Boram family and burnt the house
o. er their heads, have been arrested. -
hey confessed.
B. T. 8
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07

We were gratifed by many, very
many highly appreciated calls during the
Convention more than we have space
to enumerate. Friends, all of you, call
again.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07
ADELBERT AMEs.
REPLY OF GENERAL SHERIDAN.

New ORLEANS, La, Jan. 5, 1875.
To Governor 4. Ames:
/ have tonight assumed control over
the Department of the Gulf. A Com
PAW of troops will be sent to Vicksburg
tomorrow.
p. II. SHERIDAN,
Lieutenant General Il. S. A.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07
Radical Gacompeaency.

Nothing more clearly shows the
laundering management and disqualifi.
cation OF the party in power, than the
resolution which originated in the lower
house of the Legislature. for the appoint
ment of joint Committee to compile and
simplify the revenue laws, which, ac-
cording TO the resolution, sre in very
. complicated" condition. And the same
may be said of the whole body of statutes,
that have been piled one upon another,
until they have become confused tumble
Of ahsurdiiies and inconsistencies. The
surest way 10 remedy the admitted evil
complained offs to eject from Office the
authors Of il, and confer Official trusts
upon honest and capable men.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07
Mississippi Legi,.
FIRST DAY sEyar

49,, Iu'-Iat.Jtu.-.
Bills were introduced r..
on thr following sul ie,.t.
10 reduce cpmptu+Ffil# .f
q" the Legislature " '.'F1 bod. {.
" thoriziuR the publ.clrI,r'
" sac officers and sH.nF
- institutions from. iutH. D.
TIN PUBLIC rH.,H..
BY M. Little:
>. B No. 3, an Acttor,...
thpriiZiug me IuhIiur..
Officers and Stale lu-fi.r
nal of either either lf u...
or ofh6rNisH, and Go ryIu....
lie Printing
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07

The attention Of the Legislature is re-
specttully called to the tax payers adj
dress
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07

Colored voters are seeking admission
into the Democratic clubs in New York
City.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07
LOUISIANA.

New ORLEANS, january 5, 2 p. NJ.
Special Dispatch to Daily Clarion.
just from the State House. All quiet.
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Mr.. Avery moved goo ......
tilp com WIttcr hv striking .... a.
and Inserting 81 per day.
Mr. Street moved t1 thH
menf.
The motion to table uuEH.
MIR. Glover moved fhU ......
Committee be- tduu'eI ..
moved the previnu- Qur..H.
The previous question NH. ~.
he resolution was Adopted ..
vote:
NEAs-Mrssrs Athin. r..
Boyd of Alfalfa Butti',t.N.
pin. Chamhvrliu, tusuH.r.I.
.ou. Eekfnrd. Fcrms.ur fu.. ..
Horton Ut Puutnt,c, llu|I. .
gius, johnson 81 lfuu#mhl. E..
PackWuOd, Reese. RalE
Spigut. Stuckslill, Street Stones.
son uf Greene, Tlson Nua..
WINES.
NAYS Mc--r~. Avery, E.E....
adiur. & cssur, Christine. l
Edwards. FifzlIUgU, llur
Mcfarland, Monroe. Mu. ,.. .
t-r.pn. Palmer, Peal, I.....
Richards OF Lowul... "...
sullivan, TunhlrI iIM
White. Sir Spr k.T-iI
Mr.. Street offered tle i"
tipr:
R'~ol,ei. by thn Hons. ...
curing, That % JOINT tnm".
the part Of tine House, uuI
OF the Senate, %" appointed
Number ut EMPLOY pD- ah-u|.
for thu two houses, auI -uU'
relating 90 contingent ,Nruu-#
deem necessary 20 tcau mF
Committee report hN hlll Ur ...
Tie resolution WA ulup
Mr.. Avery offered Cine follow.
ton:
Resolved that the Sergeant
-tructed go immodiutclY u.I
for this House tu upc0ul4uu, .
W.. avery mpyr5 thal Bib. -.
adopted.
'lI tHuuplfn moved fn
e ZION by adding The h..u..
i'rOyiird. That no son ut 5000"
employ ed.
Tho amendment was uN.U'I.
olutiou ae amended was H....
The Speaker announce .
Jommittc, iu relation .o fN. .
The two houses, M,--f.. -.I...
Peyton.
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HOUsE---E, oND D..

JAsEH.
Present: O.. Leaves uf .
granted tO Mcszr- lnur p-uH
cry, Ecktord OF Lee, aud Nr..
II. b. An Act tur the r.i|u.8I
err ol Holmes. Mr. ~fr..i 10
lowing amendment:
Be DO further cuuCtrd. I..'
lrctcd within thr time On ....
shall bee pail INTO the -..
wreasuries ON or bet Or. Obj.
February, 1879, OR che aUrW..
Letting bc forfeited The U.I
Mr.. Ford introduced Y.|. ..
furnishing the State Library 49,.
Court reports. Pissed.
RErRENCuNNr
Mr.. Cessor introduced H.
the free scholarships Of ONlu.
UNIVERSITIES; passed
By Mr.. Sfrtct--A bin fH r...
member from $500 BE- $3.50 ..r
bill WIS discussed at Iergr h
Street and benson iur. a.. Hi
Sullivan, Lynch aud p.U
bill WAS Indefinitely pu- I
1EAs-Ayory. Boyd, nI b Il
Glover, CarHiiur, Cp--br,t .W
mas Cotton, Clemens, t.....
wards. Fitzhugh Grrw. NJ
risOu, Haste. johnson. .. ~
Lynch, Mcfarland. AIel... H.
rWs, Patterson, Palmer ....
Lpwude-, Shorter. -um...
bourne. William ami N....
NAYS Atkins, Byr. u. ff.
Atfala, Cook, CHAM
peil, Dpval, Dcu-uu, f.Dm-
Graham, Horton, al FH..
iiawamba, LrVgctt. Mu.."
wood. Roger, 81 Marshall.
husha. oplYht, Smith, o.. I...
street Stone, Ihumpw. .. U.
Walker. OF Aie1ru, walls.
WYNN and Mr. 0p,tker-a1
BY Mr.. : rert-A ISL.
collection OF taxes wilIu.. .
January 3l-t ls7J.-E. i.....
OF Ways and Mrau-.
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Itr

Present: Nu-sr-. NfAI..
Pearl Bow 1T Nftt.Y. U...
Kin, Cover. Clr".Iur. ......
~or, thri-mt-. tc--ur. ....
dlrr. Cotton, Clement. U..
Erkfprd, FiIz.u1u. Boon.
Graham, Horton eft Pu.t.a.
Harrison. llt-ir, ll.g-t.-.f
Wanda, JtNc-, M.DA.r. W
Nathan. Patterson. pu.... .
Packwood, Reese, EuI....
Randolph, RiclAri. 0t I.
-tnckstill, street. Stone. -....
sim mons. sullivan. Tm.H..
son of Greene, Tison. NHI...
White, Walker Ot Mourr Fl
Speaker.
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Now let US have reduction of taxes.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07

All quiet in New Orleans. 1t is the
quiet of despatism.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-01-07

Mr.. street offered t..
ton:
Resolved. That all tIuk.
special comm itfry. heretofore.
o der Ofthe Hons, De- d.-.r...
Resolved further, THAT m4-
ploVed, 10 one dollarauI HHg.
each f; that three porter, ur. +.
at two dollars per day etcH.r..
sepXer be employed, at tNu...
and thar the assistant door ....
charged.
The resolutions Were .u..
rHi>S q joint committee tn ....
plnyees requisite luffH.Ir.
M,ssrs Cipyar. S-rpgtH.UiT
Report ~ thr COmmifl...
Mr.. ~PEAKEU--
We rec mMcnl lhp .u.....
pages 1t 81 per IaN. .g.H .-
80 per dtN, racusu.r. IH..
HN, aud one mrs-rug,.
viii report hcvcaftr.ig f.
employees.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-07-14
SPORT O'sULLLIvAN.


the Game-nis Last Deal at Or--
anu.
We have heretofore stated that John
Sullivan, well known in this county ~
Sport O'Snllivan." was missing Mt
Oreana, aud that fears were entertained
that he had fallen into the Humboldt
river. as he appeared to be insane or
suffering from AN attack of delirinm
tremens since his arrival at that place n
few days previous. Yesterday those
suspicious were confirmed by finding
his remains half buried in the mud
near the river. The following dispatch
to the SILVER STATE from Oreana, re-
ceived at late hour last evening, gives
full particulars of the event as far as
known
OREANA. July 13.
On Wednesday, July 7th, n man
named Sullivan, said to be a sport from
Winnemucca. arrived here on the pas
sen9er from the west He said he had
come from Virginia City. he was sick
and weak and complained Of having no
appetite, talked wild at times and vas
very restless. On Thursday evening he
was very much excited. On going to bed
to get up again every few minutes, say
ing that he was going to kill Harry
Winston. At last he stole ont and ran
away until about seven o'clock Friday
morning. On his retarn it was noticed
that his boots were muddy, and it was
supposed that he had been to the river.
All day and until eleven O'Clock that
evening strict watch was kept on his
movements, and about that time he fell
into sresiIess sleep, and thinking he was
safe for the night the watcher went to
bed. In the morning it was discovered
that he had left. and not returning
at nine O'Clock several men set out
to hunt for him. They also got some
Indians to help them, he was traced to
the river and no further. This morn
ing about two O'Clock his body was
discovered by man named Dillon;
it was lying on its face in the mud
where it still remains awaiting the Cor
oner. who was telegraphed for immedi-
ately, but as yet he has not arrived.
1t is not likely that the Coroner's in
quest will throw any further light on
this subject. and that probably is all that
will ever be known OF the manner in
which Sullivan met his death. His
family resides at Keokuk, Iowa. and
have on several occasions offered to
furnish him money to pay his fare
home. He was n kind hearted, inoffen-
sive man, and his own worst enemy.
Peace to his ashes.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-07-14
STEALING AN OUTFIT.

Bucl<tmg horse Throws the Thief,
who ID Followed. Captured and
stripped Naked.
Eugene Marker, who arrived here
yesterday from Cornucopia. give US the
following account Of a theft committed
last Monday in Paradise Valley. A
discharged soldier. who had been loaf
ing around in the valley for several
days, visited Henry Buchanan's camp,
while the owner was off hunting cattle
and made himself at home. He
searched the owners wardrobe, and
finding suit of clothes to his taste,
appropriated them, leaving his own in
their stead. The bed also attracted his
attention, and he quietly rolled up
pair or two of the best blankets, with
which he fastened TO the stable, and
saddling a horse belonging to Blu
chanan, prepared for ride by throw
ing the blankets acoss the saddle, after
which he mounted the animal and de.
parted. He did not proceed very far
before the horse took it in to his head
to return to camp, and, as the rider
objected, the horse bucked him off aud
started back alone. lii the evening
when buchanan returned to his
camp, he found the horse saddled, and
suspecting that something was wrong.
he searched the premises and dis.
covered that his best suit of clothes
and blankets were missing. He sus-
pected who the thief was, and started
III pursuit. Yesterday morning, bright
and early he arrived at the Toll House.
where he found the thief sound asleep
III the hayward wrapped up in his
blankets and attired in his clothes, and
with his Buchanan revolver under
his head. He grabbed the revolver,
aud without any ceremony whatever
ordered the thief to arise and undress
himself, which order was promptly
obeyed. He wrapped up the clothes,
leaving the thief i'll his undershirt, and
telling the Toll House people that he
could not spare time to take the
thief to Winnemucca. started back
home. The thief was provided with an
old pair of pants and shirt, and he
left the Toll House coming in this di-
rection, barefooted and bareheaded.
He is described as light complexioned
man, weighing about $50 pounds, and
wearing sandy nlustache.