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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-30
A Frontier Town.

The following letter, from General Viels
to the New York Times. will furnish an &C.
curate idea of the locality on tie frontier
| where the recent difficulties have arisen,
About thirty years ago, then young OIL
Der, he was stationed there, and for two
Years or more acted as sort Of military
Governor, having few or no instruction..
| Until he went there, under orders from
General Worth, the citizens had regarded
themselves as Mexican subjects:
It may interest the readers of the Times
| to know something of the locality On our
| Mexican frontier which was tire scene Of
the recent events that may lead to soma
| international complications. Laredo-pro
nounced Lar-a-do-is an old Spanish mis-
sion town at least two centuries old, situa-
ted on the east baUk of the Rio Grande. 1t
| is regularly laid ont. Many of the houses
are built of stone, and it has quaint old
Spanish Catholic Church, whose bells were
sent from Spain. In the year 1913 the Uni
ted States troops under my command con
srructed q military road connecting this
town with the Lower Rio Grande, and
taDlish q military post at that point.
Up to that time tie only communi-
cation with the rest of the world had
been by Indian trails. The troops CON-
handed were the first United States SOL
HERS the people had ever seen. and until
then they had regarded themselves as Mex.
lean citizens. The town was governed by
Mexican laws, which were administered by
an alcade. and the inhabitants, numbering
some 1900, led primitive life, counted
their beads and con tented themselves with
q very email allotment of worldly goods
The arrival of the government troops, ami
the entire change that followed in the con-
duct of affairs, induced a number of the
people to cross the river with their families
and build new town, called Neuva Lare-
do. in order that they might retain thei-
Mexican citizenship, as those who remained
necessarily became American citizens. The
two towns lie directly opposite to each
other, and a constant intercourse ia main
tanned between them, the families on
both sides being nearly all connected and
retaining the use Of the Spanish language
1t was very difficult matter for these
people to comprehend at first that by the
treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo they had be-
come portion of the United States, and on
several occasions l was compelled to re-
press the forcible enlistment of recruits for
the Mexican army, which was several
times attempted at midnight. In the year
l84S the town was visited by terrible
cholera epldemic that decimated the in
1aoitants and destroyed more than half OF
ny command. The whole region of country
It this place is desolate in the extreme, and
t sometimes remains unvisited by rain for
! whole year. There is very little vegeta.
ion except in the low bottom land along
he river. A stunted growth of MESQUITE
overs the low hills, and a coarse grass the
alleys. On the whole, it is the most worth
ess part OF the United States. and always
Cili be.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-30

ine New York canals will open on the
iourtn OF May, fourteen days EARL or than
asuA' There 10 nothing like having . re-
Aos@ ana canal Governor in = State,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-30
Sle,,, 0rleat,s gepmbleat1.
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE UNITED STATES
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF NEW ORLEANS
[For the Kew Orleans Republican.
MY RELIGION.


[For the Kew Orleans Republican,
MY RELIGION.
BIZ NEsTA LA NOVICE.
little blade of grass, dropping. Filted,
Dying-slowly dying, hour by hour;
God sees, has pity, end sends the grateful,
Refreshing, purifying shower
As to blade of grass the rain,
To me Is my religion.
As to the We airy, painting thirety stag,
The sparkling woodland spring, cool and clear,
Long looked for, vainly sought, at last is found
A cool ng liquid. delightfully."- near
As to stag the grateful drsusht,
So to me is my religion.
There's q lovely tinted fragrant flowers,
There gently, softly shining star.
Beaming from their widely different spheres
More lovely isht, more beautiful by far,
Than star, or lovely dover,
Is to me, my religion.
The mighty mountain majestic IN height.
The quick rushing waterfall sublime;
The pale, sweet shining neon. or peerless sun:
Nothing subject TO the hand of time,
Can a comparison bear,
For me, to my religion.
More grand than Hottest mountain,
More pure than the purest fountain,
More sublime than the cataracts dashing;
Mere bright than the sun beams flashing,
More mild than mildest star, moon;
More lovely than faire st fow'rets bloom,
To me- is my religion.
New Orleans April q, 1876.
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Mr.. Sidney Lanier's Gamma.

commission that the hymn for the opening
ceremonies of the exhibition on May 10, hal
been furnished by John G.. Whittier, anC
the text of MIR. Dudley Bucks cantata by
Sidney Lahier, of Georgia, has been re
ceived by the press and people Of the United
States with entire satisfaction. The follow
ing is the text of Mr. Lanier's cantata
| which he entities
THE CENTENNIAL MEDITATION OF ooLUM
Ella:
From this hundred -terraced height
sight more large with Dobler light
Kanges down yOn 20 werDg years.
humber smiles and iordlier tears
SHINE and fall, 81 inc and tall
While old voices rise and call
lCnder where the tO-andfr0
WelteIipg Of my lOng-ago
Moves about the n oveess base
Far below nv resting place.
MAY flower mayfower slowly hither aying
Trembling westward OF or yon baking sea
He arts within farewell dear England sghrs
Winds without but dear in vain replying,
Grey-llpp'd waves about thee shouted, crying
No, It shall not be-
jamestown out Of thee
Plymouth thee-thee ALBANY
Winter cries, Ye freeze away!
Fever cries, We burn; away,
Hunger cries. Ye starve; awayl
Vengeance cries, Your graves shall s.a-'
Then cd Shapes and Masks of Things.
Framed like Faiths or clothed like kings
Ghosts of Goods once heshed and fair.
Grown foul Bads in alien air
War, and his most noisv lords,
Tongued with 1.-THE aud poisoned swords-
Error, Terror, Rage, and Crime.
All in a windy night OF TINA
Cried to me lon land and sea
No! Thou shalt not be-
HUgUenots whispe ing yea il the dark.
Puritans answering yea N the dark!
Yea, like an arrow shot true to lis mark
Darts through the tyrranous heart OF denial,
Patience ana labor ana sole n u souled trial
Fooled, stu beginning,
SOlled, but nos SIM ing,
Toll through the ste rtOrOus death of the night.
Toll. when wild brother re- ne w.dark the Zig hit,
Toll, and forgive, and kiss o'er. AMI replight
Now praise to Gods oft grasted grace,
Now praise to N ANS III daunted facs, |
Despite the land despite the sea,
was: am and shall be
How long, good n2el. Oh! how lolg'
sing me from heaven man's own Song,
Long as thine art shall love true love
Long 90 thy scier &c truth shall know,
Long as thine eagle harms no dove,
Long as thy law by law shau grow
Long as thy OOd Is God above,
Thy brother every man below
So long, dear land of all my love
Thy name shall shine. thy fame shall glow"
VIZ.
Music, from this height OF time my word unfold:
In thy large signals all mems hearts mans heart |
behold; |
did-beayen unrOll thy chords as friendly ags un-
furled, |
Ind wave the worlds best love1's welcome to the
world.
SIDNEY LANIER
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than the vague one of prison, this young
lady, brought up under the secular rule Of
the school board, was walked off, bowling
dismally, to the station.
A night in dark cell shut up with two
drunken women-a night uLsOothed by
sleep; and with hunger gnawing away al
her young vitals all the time, broke down
Barbara's obstinacy at last. Brought be.
fore the magistrate in the morning, she still
indeed persisted in her story Of having
found the purse, but gave her right name
and address; and no one appearing to claim
the property, was sent home with stern
caution and reprimsnd.
Skeggs alley was all in hustle that morn
ing. On the previous night Mr.. Butts had
crowned his devotion to the public" by
the sacrifice of his life; having been found
by the police face downward in q swollen
gutter, where he had probably passed sew
eral hours, and Mrs. Butts, in the first
freshness of her widowhood, thought the
opportunity OF getting rid of Barbara too
good to be lost.
1.-THE girl belonged to 'er husband, not 'er.
and she'd ave to go to the house as it was.
Since the perliceman had got Barbra he
might keep her. Most like she stole the
purse. Shewere always thievin' round, she
were."
Poor little untaught Barbara! It seemed
q t0as up between ''house" and reformatory
for her; and yet why "poor9" Surely either
were better than Mrs. Butts.
Fate, however, had willed differently. A
lady who was passing along the court,
lady in semi-sisterh0Od dress, and with q
kind, quiet face, drew near to inquire into
the cause of the disturbance. Some few
words took place between her and the 20
liceman, some few more between her and
Mrs. Butts. Then Barbara was asked if
she would like to live with some other nice
little girls at the lady's house; and reply
ing promptly in the Affirmative, took cool
farewell OF her stepmother, Rugged and
kissed the unwholesome baby with pas
into . cab, and driven away to . quiet
house near the Regents canal, where q
score Of other little orphans, in warm stuff |
dresses and neat white caps, were reading,
writing and sewing under tho care of two ]
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-30

Oh0 was ID TOO great terror of interruption
even to count it over. The first thought
in that moment the only one-was snow
san get tuck in" And as visions of de-.
lightful eating shops in the Strand crossed
her minds eye, she hastily replaced the
purse and it's contents in her bosom, leay.
ing out one shilling only, and with this in
her mouth, trOtted off in quest of some
thing to eat. There are, however, other
delights passing even eating-shops in the
Strand.
Barbara was not aware of them.
She was gluing her nose against win
dow full of eatables, filled heart and soul
with the one prOn0un (which" when two
men jostled against each other and her.
"Why, Tom!'
Simpson! Where are you off to-
''The theatre"
"The deuce! So am 1. Lyceum!"
"Lyceum."
"The deuce you are! We'd better make
haste then, or the farce will be over"
They made haste. Barbara turned round
with eager haste; but the "deuceish" Der-
son" and his laoonic friend were already
speeding out Of sight. They were going to
the theatre-the theatre, to which she had
longed to go all her little life. Now. in one
moment, God had sent her the wherewithal.
why should not she go too2 But would
she be in times
Inc thought drove away all remembrance
Hven OF hunger. They had spoken of being
.ate, and Barbara, not knowing much Of
tneatre rules, fancied that the magic doors
Ing Iigne oe shut if the guests were not assem-
oieo az certain time. The mere dread
W.; was agony to her. and her heart was beat
ing IN quiek echo to her little naked feet as
tmn U seo t a,eer the retreatng youths For
t t.unaeely tney did not go far. She saw
s eIe s. %os rno disappear within q great,
~, when new idea struck her W"niS
not those grand medaled persons on rusrJ
drive her away if she presented her.s1f
bareheaded, barearmed and unkemnt' ha'
fore their scrutiny9 ~ NO.
For . moment she paused despairinu.
making her toilet.
The redeemed bonnet, q largo ono Of
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-03-04
board OF Supervisors of Jefferson
County vs.. Frank u. Alright,
No. 1854.

Opinion of the Court By SIMRALL, j.
This was a mandamus suit brought by
Alright, to compel the Board of Superv-
sors to levy a tax to pay warrant for
81
The warrant was issued on April Both,
1874, to Patrick Murphy for the repair of
bridge. The answer to the writ set up the
following detenses: Murphy entered into
a contract with sureties to keep the bridge
in repair for certain time Afterwards
the bridge was partly washed away, and
greatly damaged. Murphy and his sure
| ties are insolvent. The Board claimed that
the consideration of the warrant had failed
| After the injury to the bridge, the Board
published notice to all persons not to pur-
chase the warrant. a fterwards the Board was
| oarnished by creditor of Murphy, and in
| that proceeding the title to the warrant was
| being litigated, and the defense of the Board
| against the claim was also involved in that
proceeding. On this answer the relator
| made a motion for a peremptory writ. The
decision of the Circuit Court was for the
| relator. Held:
| I. On the facts stated in the answer, the
| damages claimed arising out of the same
| transaction would fall within the legal
| principles governing recoupment. If the
| party holding the claim sued atlaw, the
damages could be recouped.
| II. Or if the party could not bring an &C
| ton at law, the Board might proceed in
| equity for surrender OF the warrant, MUIR
phlv and his sureties being insOlvent.
Ill under 8222S, Code 1871, the failure OF
consideration having occurred before no.
tice of the transfer of the warrant, this de-
Tense is available against the relator.
w. Without expressing an opinion as to
the proper remedy for the relator to pursue
the Court held this particular remedy: The
action of mandamus cannot be maintained
i'm view of the facts of the case, for the rea-
son that a clear legal right must be shown
to entitle relator to the peremptory writ
In this case. his right is not only disputed
: and placed in doubt, but the facts set up in
the answer constituting good defense, are
admitted by the motion to he true. Re
uersed, and judgment here for plaintiff IN err
TOT.
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Prompt reinforcement.

When the physical energies are overtasked
or flag through weakness or disease. they
need prompt reinforcement. Renewed vigor
is most speedily supplied through the me-
dunn of a tonic stimulant, and among med
icinal resources of that class, Hostetter's
eminent place. Weakness, whether consti-
tutional or arising from disease or over
fatigue, cannot be better compensated for
than by resort to this prime strengthening
cordial. The enfeebled INVALID, the conya-
lescent and the aged and infirm find that 1t
is an unfailing source of vigor and comfort.
It's combined tonic and Alternative properties
also constitute it an invaluable remedy for
indigestion, weakness of the organs Of uri-
nation, constipation, torpidity of the liver,
and many other irregularities and disabili-
ties, and render it an Invaluable protection
against malaria, as well as disorders of the
stomach and bowels.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-03-04
BY ISA T..s***.

lou may say what you will of the powers
that be
4 - E good they accomplish you also may see
->"t 20 speak OF the evil that sometimes is
done.
', hen heated by passion the victory is won
out there's one that's ahead always, never
theless.
In all that is noble-'tis Power, OF the Press.
l read some rare, beautiful poems of late,
mat were written by ladies of our sunny
State,
And tho they commented in terms of great
praise,
On the mighty press, in all their sweet lays
They sighted one name, I'm ashamed to
confess,
And that was the bright j. l.. POWER, of the
Press.
They, told how the scalawags quaked in
their boots,
The carpet bag men too, and all their ga
lOOts
When the laundering voice of that giant
was heard,
And the wrath of the people both North and
South stirred
Yes; they pitched into Butler, and all of
his mess
But said not word of our Power, of the
Press.
While giving due praise to the general
Press,
(And none but the .veriest Ounce could do
less.)
Our hearts turn with pride at the sound of
aname,
Which for generous deeds stands unrivaled
in fame
Who meier turns a deaf ear to tale of dis
tresS,
The true and tried Mason, j. l.. POWER, of
the Press.
CRAWFORDvILLE, Miss.
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LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.
N0|0N-N-N~N~~
SUPREME COURT OF MISSISSIPPI,
PREPARED FOR THE CLARION BY FRAN
JOHNSTON, ESQ.
Per C.triano.

Suit was brought at law against plaintiffs
in error to the December term, 1874, Circuit
Court of Jefferson county. The summons
was issued ten days, but was executed only
four days, before the first day of the Decem-
Der term. At the next July term, 1874, a
judgment by default was rendered against
both defendants. On the trial of the writ of
error it was insisted that this summons was
invalid, and an alias writ should have been
issued returnable to the July term. Held:
i. Under the provisions of the Code of
1871, $685., this process was properly re-
turnable to the December term. If it had
been issued within five days before the De-
cember term, then it should have been re-
turnable to the July term.
III. The service of the summons four days
before the December term was legal, and
served to give notice of the suit; it would
not have authorized Judgment at that
time, but did authorize a judgment at the
next ensuing term held in July. Affirmed.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-03-04
Tribute of Respect.

To the Eminent Commander and Sir Knights
of Mississippi Connadndery, No l., Il. T.:
Your committee appointed to draft rese-
buttons in memory of our late trater Sir
Knight w. j.. WARE, report:
Whereas, In answer to our Warden's
challenge, the intelligence is brought to our
Asylum of the death, on the 2lst instant, of
Sir knight WILLIAM LYNCH WARE, whose
remains we have to-day, with appropriate
honors, deposited in the grave;
Resolved, That, by his death, the earthly
tie is severed which bound US to a beloved
companion, whose sword was never drawn
but in defense of the right, and whose
knIghuy courtesy was ever freely extended
to both friend and honorable foe.
Resolved, That to his family we tender
the sympathy of Borrowing Sir Knights,
and i'm remembrance of his worth and the
love we bore him, we drape our swords and
banners in mourning.
WRIT JOHNSTON,
r. L. SAUNDERS,
MATT. f. ASH,
Committee.
Resolved by the Commandery, That the
above resolutions be spread upon the min
utes, and copy rendered to the widow OF
the deceased.
From the record.
JNo. A. GALBREATH, Jr.,
Recorder.
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Deeds of Trust.

We are now ready to fill orders for the fol-
lowing blanks
No Al Deed Of Trust for Rent and Supplies.
No. Az, Deed of Trust for Rent.
No. A. Deed of Trust to Secure Advances by
Merchants.
No. As. Deed of Trust for General Purposes
In ordering, state the No. of blank wanted.
Price, 81 90 per qulre of "a blanks. except No
AZ which SIS $500 per quire. Price blythe
hundred $500, which includes postage.
Address, POWER s BARKsDALE,
If Jackson, Miss
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'The Pamphlet Acts.

,r,.o, +, the number OF copies Of he
lll ,jot Acts required by law to be pub
We will print dgT o f6er@ y Wbo m npT
~ ay nrocnre them for personal use. Those
" ,I5I secure a copy in this way, should
.;u orders without delay. Price, in pa
H.. r. 81 50: in law sheep, with name on
P. sIin Ito be sent by mail, SO cents adj
v z Tar for hostage, The volume will include
Y " U.s. ~ ami Resolutions, Public and Pri-
/ ht me nresent session of the Legislature.
o ,I may remit the price with the
T. .rben the volume is ready, as they may
N. Address, urn o p,pK.n,rp
Jackson, Miss.
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A Chance for Housekeepers.

The finest and best lot of Carpets in this
city are to be seen in our Carpet ROOMS
and we have determined at this, the close
of the season, to offer them at prime cost.
The lot embraces:
Tapestry, Pattern Ingram, at 40 cts.
Ali Wool, Ingram, at 75@S5 cts.
Extra Superior, Ingram, at 81 10.
Best Quality, Three Ply, at 81 80.
English Body Brussels, at 81 80.
All Wool Stair Carpet, at 60 cts.
We do not hesitate to pronunce the line as
excellent and the prices unexcelled.
ROBINSON 81 STEVENS.
FebI9-d&w-2w
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-03-04
To the Public.

d necessity, l had to call back to
80, Mr.. L. E. Lewis, the present
H. VI the Parlor Shoe Store" He
superseded by Mr., Chas. L. CASTOR,
ser IN charge of my branch house
esyt, Miss. Mr.. G. is too we'll known
.puo'iG TO need any recommendation
r.. thanking our friends and the
ssSenerally, for the patronage they
senued' and the flattering prospects
tb he Us Tor the future, and hoping to
~ same, intend keeping my stock
H. anu shoes complete in all its
- ana sell low, for CASH ExCLU-
Il = Very Respectfully.
'o-u5I. PHIL. GILBERT.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-03-04

"' NOtAce 10 Hne raGcs
p''e become agents representing the
FoWn Miami Powder Co., of Zenia,
nu nave unusual facilities for sup
lhe Wholesale trade in any quantity,
small, with this guaranteed best
81 power. We are prepared to sell
fea'S per keg less than it can be laid
II this point from any other source,
. . or at GO days on good accept
Inc convenience in being able to get
III such quantity and at such time
= needed, at the above proposed
fin at once commend itself to any
- from whom we invite orders. A
"a Will at all times be kept on hand.
n'uZW' ROBINSON & STEVENS.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-03-04

I,-n.s Southerners Illustrated Guide for
tba Centennial. gives you all theinform alton
I ..n5, desire about the grand exhibition, the
YOU Wants en Of fine buildings, the expenses, de-
tbc tlfferent routes, locates The hotels,
f6eaters etc, in fact, is an invaluable source
of information to those who are golng, .t anu
will prove both Interesting ana F ss sale at
~ tbe hook stores generally, and will be sent
most paid on receipt of price
pos' p'''N d. T.. LOVE,
West Point, MISS
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, Comics OF Weekly Clarion,

ubo wish extra copies OF The WEEK
,RIoy, to be printed next Wednesday
sino. are requested to leave their or
N onr counting-roOm by tomorrow
sd,yl morning, o'clock. 1t is not our
HI to print extra copies unless orders
fled before the paper goes to press.
4 60 cents per dozen; fifty copies for
II or one hundred copies for So 90.
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DMess-What Republican
Fapers Say of it.

horton has made bad mess of
financial platform is one that
c ov accepted by the Republicans
ttHbu a and ought not to be. If
\ to, pest he has to offer, we might
Jake Hendricks. Hartford Post
IT. NOR Morton's candidacy was ever
/ i o entertained outside of his own
Ii F o is not now. 1t is not
Il not ~; The party to entertain any
NDest;" ons OF a backward step on
In Re Rem OF the currency.-Bing.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-03-04
Mississippi headquarters AT Cen
1enniaI Exhibition.
OFFICE DIRECTOR GENERAL
Philadelphia, February %, 1876.

Philadelphia, February 70, 1876.
J. l.. Po,oer, Esq, Acting Secretary Mississippi
DEAR SIR am in receipt of your letter
of 18th inst, transmitting drawings for the
Headnuarters Building for your State. am
nleased to approve of the plan, and as soon
a. . survey can be made of the location that
has been assigned, tracing of the same will
he he forwarded to you. | shall endeavor to
Give YOU as good a location as it is possible
at this late hour. We are very much crowd
ed in the Park for space
Yours, very respectfully,
a. L. GoSHoRN,
Director General.
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WHT. y. BROWN, sr.

WE the undersigned, take pleasure in sta
w ting that we have been using the Nom
Explosive Petro Oil sold by VIM. j. BROWN,
SR., of Jackson, Miss, for some longth of time,
and have never had an explosion. Some of
us have had our lamps and cans to catch fire en-
the inside, the oil to burn entirely out, with
out an explosion, and we are satisfied that it
is the safest Oil or Burning Fluid that we
have been able to get, and would recommend
it to persons wanting the safest and best light
We belieye it is all that Mr.. Brown claims for