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As the leading paper Of the country, the
uuty to begin THIS reform. -HsrId
JAY GoULD's Tribune adyertises all about the
country on fences that 1t Is the "leadlng Amer-
can newspaper" aud here we have tho hcrIid
putting in the same claim, whilo we ourselves
have been wont to attribute this enviable dis
tinction to the NeV iork Times. How, then, can
this dinicuit question be settled in way TO do
justice 10 every INTEREST," Perhaps Il IL not so
d,ficult ~ II seems " suppose It v i'll be ad-
mitted that the Time g. 'Ie Doc ,ding Republican
paper ana that the tribune the leading organ
OF stock- iobbng Ia tns sen,o that it Is the only
journal essentially devoted that object while
tue Herald takes the 'r ~ its foreign tele-
grams aud In the :rcat .Nil movement. We
are bound also to 80 Va A" .utre is no Gouldsm
in Mr.. BENNETT or TO- wspaper. He Is too
bold and too ind c0I '.' man for anything
so mean rs that.
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YEAS essrs. Aney, Anoona, Anderson, James NJ
Ashley hldNln. BanKe. baiser. Haxtcr B,rger, BI.
vel, 81 inc, Bo,e broots, Cunshlg Cullom During
wef, Dawson, DunntlY fidiedgc Eliot, arms
ggrtn, i rguLar ll,ek' ,Hame.n G.oaslrenher,
unkss,,' a. Al urtnnirssyy is,n, '' tr. 'snu ~
Kcrr, Bechum, KWkennal. Mn latnam, George
Cullgpgb, Aehaer, Mersur, Mo9rehead, N9rrl, AgTs,
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TEE CHANGES.
~ sIat the Commissioner to Europe
ACcOmpiisIHed-G aiOn with
tfae CO-O2eraIiVeS.

LoNDoN, March 22.-Mr. Wright.
the United States Grange Commissioner,
has returned to England, after an extern
sive tour Oh the continent His report
i, IN The main, gratifying. He met With
considerable success in Germany While
there, he bad interviews with Herr
Folk, the Minister Of Education, and
with Herr Frledenlhal, the Minister Of
Agriculture, at which he vas furnished
with much reliable information relating
to The German agricultural associations.
La England, Mr.. Wright conferred with
the Chamber Of Agriculture and other
societies. He will remain here until af-
ter the Industrial Congress, which holds
its first session April 10Th. Mr.. Ruskin
has written to him, saying that he APP
proves the system Of oranges, and hopes
they viii take root and prosper in Great
Britain. Mr. Wright is not sanguine of
such result ut present, but thinks the
basis of Il union Will soon be formed be-
tween the British cooperative societies
and corresponding grange societies IN
America.
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SbsR5Ks AESY.

Departed this lite IN the city of Jackson
March IS Ii, 1876 in the sixty-fourth year
OF her aye, MRS. PARTHENIA MURRELL,
widow OF the late OisloW GIeumore Murrell.
If life spent in good deeds makes many
mournerS at its close, the melancholy truth
OF the above announcement must weigh
heavily upon our community.
Those among whom Mrs. Murrell had
lived for So long period are too we'll in
formed of her many eXcellencies of charac-
ter 10 fail in rendering to her memory the
poor tribute Of their sorrow.
Her sudden death brings to her afflicted
family and friends an instant appreciation
OF their great loss, and leaves vacancy that
will he long and deeply lamented. There
is much to regret in the extinction of
life 50 useful and exemplary, and, al
though she had nearly rounded the orb
Of mans allotted days. her decease
Seems untmely. Generous, kind and
tender. her ready sympathy endeared her
to all hearts, while her unpretending, but
July elevated Christian character com
mended her TO the favor of Him at whose
feet she has now laid down her earthly
burdens. Although she had been for many
years a member OF the Protes taut Episcopal
Church, and participated in the comforting
privileges of its Holy Communion, the Trlig
iOuS principle OF her nature found its chief
expression in al active bent violence that
shed its infuenceS as freely and nOiselessly
as the sun or dew. The grief-stricken COM
uany who gathered around her dying couch
have the assurance of her own words that
she was cat peace with God, and i'll charity
with all mankind Farewell, beloved
lady! NJ.
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The EnIPerOr's Farewell.

RIO JANEIRo, March 26.-The Emperor
visited the theatre last night. and was en-
Enthusiastically greeted enroute there and on
his return. The city WAS early astir this
morning, and the st amer Hevilius was the
centre of observation, as she lay in the
harbor decked with bunting. The H6Vi-
ius has been fitted oUt especially for the ac-
commodaiion OF the En- peror and Empress.
who embarked to day. at s o'clock. amid
great popular demons STATIONS of attachment
aud LOYALTY. The shipping in the harbor
was gAilv decorated. Accommodating their
Majesties on board were the Princess Impe-
rial and her husband, Count D'Eu, chief of
the civil and military authorities. A the
steamer moved from her mo0rings she fired,
and cheer upon cheer were given as she
steamed our OF the harbnr- The Hevilius
ran into a transport OF the Brazilian navy,
badly damaging her, but the HeviliuS her
self was not injured. No lives were lost.
The Emperor and Empress displayed great
GOODNESS and courage, and both would have
remained standing on the size along which.
after the collision, the vessels crushed past
each ether, had not the terrific rushing OF
the passengers ait so avoid being, as they
press against the door OF the cabin. From
this unpieasAu position the correspondent
of the Y. Y Journal had the good fortune
TO eXtricaJe her Majesty. survey OF the
effects after the collision revealed that she
escaped unhurt, and the party proceeded on
their tourney to North America. The
Princess Isabel Will act as regent during
the absence of the Emperor and Empress,
and her husband, the Count D'Eu, continues
a member of State over which the Mar qulS
De Caxias will preside.
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E'EfDsE6 Of Egespecf.

At meeting of the Daughters of ST. An
drews, held in st Andrews Church, March
81. 1876, the following preamble and resO-
lutionz were adopted:
Whereas. st becomes our painful duty to
record The death of one 81 the loveliest in
tile little band Of Daughters OF St Andrew.
for the seat once filled BY the loE ely lnrm OF
sweet MARY MITCHELL Is vacant;
Resolved. That in this Christening dispeh-
satiou at an ipscrut@ble but everything
God. the Daughters of St. Andrew feel that
they have su>ttined severe loss, her eXem-
plary lite being such Il living epiStle OF the
faithful discharge of the duties iEcum beat
upoI rs.
Resolved That the faithful recognition
of the spiritual claims resting upon her en-
titles her 10 be one OF Gods own chosen
daughters.
Resolved, That the memory of her tri-
umpIIart ard beautiful death will ever be Il
priceless legacy TO her friends, for she has
hown Us how the dark and dreadful valley
may be illumined by the glorious bright
ness of the dear Ghrst's presence.
Resolved, That the Daughters OF st. An
drew do extend their heartfelt sympathy
to the bereaved family, who mourn The loss
of one - Young, SO pure and so lovely.
Resolved, That tine floral tribute OF love
offered BY this society est Andrews tross)
hall remain upon the grave of our deceased
sister.
Resolved. That these resolutions be spread
up0n the minutes of this society, copy
delivered TO the family OF our deceased SIS
ter. also 20 the city papers, with the req uest
4. f. CooRPENDER,
+. A. HILZHEIM,
NJ. +. Buck,
Committee.
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Dragging Out Existence.

The nervous, weakly invalid does not en-
iov life, but merely '-drags out existence,
as the phrase is. Untitled tor the active pur-
suits OF life, and incapable of partaking OF
IFS measures. to which health alone can give
a !est; disinclined To social intercourse,
and prey 10 mechanically, the valetudina-
rian is indeed an object of pity Yet there
is nothing in all this that cannot be feme-
died by that genial Alternative tonic anu ner-
I,i,e Hestetter's stomach Bitters. which
supplies deficient stamina, braces the ner-
yous system, and overeomes those bodily
irregularities TO which NERVOUS weakness Is
most frequently attribu1able.. Diseases. OF
and uterine troubles are fertile sources OF
debility. Their eradication, however be-
comes a matter of certainty when Hostel
letters Stomach Buffers are Systematically
used for that purpose. The BitteTs likewise
annihilate and prevent fever and agGe and
other facilitating febrile complaints OF
malNrial nature.
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After some unimpOTtant business


New ORLEANS. March 27.-Gaorge II
Lamon, John A. Dougherty. VIM. Carig.
Andrew Jackson, Clark Davis, James Me
Yea. Edward Willis. John Fisher VIM. G..
Rudolph, DR.. j w Dupre. citiz 'ns OF East
Baton Rouge, we're arrested nj The instatce
OF Parish Judge Geo. =. Davis, and brought
to this city. They are charged With con
Spiracy and intimidation, in violation Of
articlc fifty five section eighteen. Revised
Statutes Some months ago, the parties
above named attended public meeting, the
object OF which was to secure the reSigna-
ZION of Parish Judge Davis. Davis resign
ed, but Kellogg did not appoint his success
or, and Davis continued in office. About
month ago another meeting was held, and Il
committee was appointed To notify Davis
that the people would no longer he respon-
sible for ms protection. Dayis then lett
the parish. 1t now appears that besides be
ing Parish Judge, he was clerk in the of
flee OF the Collector Of lpternAl AeFenue,
and the parties arrested are charged with
interfering with him in the discharge OF his
duties a. revenue clerk. The prisoners
plead not guilty. and were hailed in ih~ sun
of $1,000 each.
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Serious Charge Againss a.. -. Dis
Gricf Attorney Whitfield.
Columbus Press. I

Columbus Press
One or more negroes took out war
rant in the first part of the week, before
Justice Hume Sappington, charging L.
S. District Attorney Henry B. Whitfield
with forgery in collecting some warrants
due by the State to the aforesaid negro
or negroes. Maj, Whitfield claims to
have had authority 20 collect the war
rants and, also, to disburse the money, a
part of which he paid to one of the ne
groes and the rest to one of their attor-
neys. The investigation is set for next
Saturday. Humphries & Arnold for the
prosecution Messrs James T. Harrison,
father and son, and Col. Beverly Mat
thews for the defence.
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Asttma, Amatrosis Cor disease of the eyesl.
Hemorrhoids Tor plies, Nemalgja, Rheumatiym
(acute chronic or infammatoryL tahyvb.
Aphonia or loss of voice. AHesthcrta COR loss
Of sense of touchl affections Of the Liper.
bronchitis, Bilious Complaints, BarreHn5ss I'M
PoteHce, 81. IitaS DaHce ChioroSis Tor blood
lessnessl, Constipation, Heaaache Hemorrhaqe
Of the Luags HIP Disease joints aud limbs
White S,ceijug Paralysis, Sore Tbrou, ali
Spinal Complaints, and DeformiEes, Chronic
Ulcers, Deafness, Ergsipeias Calls and Ferers.
etc. With the Doctor personal supervision
the " QReea o. ire faHsy is an uufailing
remedy IN the above class Of cases. where the
system has not already been TOO greatly dcbil-
ltated by excessive use of dcleterious drugs
or by criminal neglect. In all the above
named cases, and others. the Doctor has urac-
iced with great success, in P1nasvlvauia.
Ohio, Illinois. lrdiaua, tennessee. Georgia.
Alabama, tiorIda, parts of Mississippi and
portions of Louisiana
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Important Railroad Decision.

MEMPHIS, March 25-In the case of
the Illinois Central Railroad Company
VS.. the New Orleans, St. Louis and Chi
cago Railroad Company, before the U.
5. Circuit Court for Western Tennessee,
Judge Emmons has granted the prayer
Of petitioners, and appointed j. B. Al
exauder receiver upon his giving bond
before the Clerk of this court, and to
take charge of all the property, real and
personal, of the defendant within the
State of Tennessee, with like powers
conferred upon the receiver in order
granted by the United States Circuit
Court for the district of Louisiana.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-03-29

Col. Niles Merriwether, chief engineer
of the New Orleans, St. Louis and Chi
cago Railroad is in this city. His atten-
ton has been lately occupied with the
high water between Manchac and Kepner.
Measures have been ta,.en to secure the
track against overflow and nothing that
his acknowledged skill and energy can
suggest to prevent such calamity will
be left undone. The waters had some
what receded at last ccount.-McComb
City Intelligencer.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-03-29

The Supreme Court of California has
recently made a decision of the utmost
importance, if it is to be taken as prec-
edent III other States. 1t has decided
by an almost unanimous bench, only one
Of five dissenting, and he giving as yet
no reasons for his dissent, that the taxa
ton of mortgages or other evidences of
debt as property is illegal and uncensttii-
tutional, This decision is in the broad
est and clearest terms. 1t meets the
whole subject, rejecting all mere techni-
calities and side issues N. Y. Tribune.
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1.-THE Queen of the Valley"

which strikes at the root of almost all
chronic complaints, and which. wherever il
has been used. sooner or later afforded uufail-
ing relief TO the afflicted.
The QueeH Of the Valley IS a purely Vegetable
compound, free from all deleterious acids. min
erals and drugs. In connection with its use.
the Doctor brings TO bear upon the sutieriugs
of his patients, all the appliances and recent
discoveries known TO modern medical science,
according TO circumstances, gives his personal
attention TO their respective cases. So sue
cessful has been this remedy. and SO confident
is the Doctor of its efficacy and curative prop
critics, that he guarantees, from its use accord
ing TO directions. perceptible relief TO the pa
tient; and, az ease q future, Pledgcs hiHtseT 10
return tie money efpeH6ed therefor
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-03-29

Gov. Tilden seems to have some
friends up in Maine, for the Portland
Argus says g The Republican organs are
in constant tribulation lest Gov. Tilden
shall be the Democratic candidate for
President. Why is it? And why are
they constantly striving to make their
readers believe he has no chance for the
nomination, when their whole course
with reference to him appears the precise
reverse? "Plain people say the thing is
plain enough. They know he has a
chance, and that he would make the most
formidable candidate that could be
named.
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Corruption ~ Washington

Mr.. Barlow, Of Barlow, Sando-cco &
w ~ i,9S'"i Con Tors tor Colorado and
80 -, mexico, testified before Col Clark's
Postoftice Committee, on the 18th inst,
that in 1872 he paid $40, 900 to suppress
investigation in Washington. He gave
the money to one Farrar, now dead He
could remember only the names of per-
sons who have since died. The com
mittee was known as the McKi bben In
vestigating Committee, and several men
were guilty Of bribery. Barlow's exam
nation will be continued on Monday.
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WHILE THERE is LIFE
THERE ~ HOPEi,
A Balm to the Afflicted.
THE LATEST GREAT MEDICAL DISCOVERY . /.
DR. a. w. BAUGHMAN'S
QUEEN of the VALLEY

nR. BAUGHMAN is a graduate of the Phil
II adclphia aud Peunsy lvauia Eclectic Col
leges. After graduating at the above named
institutions, the Doctor, desiring Co become
proficient in the science TO which he devoted
himself, went 10 London, England. and became
a student OF the Eclectic Medical College there
and thence proceeded 90 that great CfHttr Of
he Healing Art faris. Having received d.
plomas. together with the most catering tes-
timonials of his qualifications, from all the
above institutions having had the full heue-
ht OF the attachments and experiences of the
most celebrated physicians of this country
and Europe, he, Qevertheless, felt that there
was that required which could only be sup
piled by travel. and close and critical obserya-
ton. At great expense, in pursuance of his
purpose, he visited the greater portions Of
North America. and the tropical regions of
South America, assiduously devOtiug himself
TO the study Of the medical properties of their
respective botanical products. His iuyestga-
ton resulted in the composition Of thar sue
cesSfu remedy.
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From the Aberdeen Examiner.

From the Aberdeen Examiner.
We understand that the insurance laws
will soon engage the attention of the
Legislature, and in that connection we
appeal to the General Assembly to blot
out all legislation had on the subject since
reconstruction, aad give us the same old
statutes that once invited enterprise and
competition in this important line
The law that eXacts deposit from for
eign companies is impolitic and wrong,
and the clause releasing companies doing
business in the State, from making an
annual publication in every county in
which they establish an agency, with
draws that surveillance which the insured
have right to exercise over those who,
for an annual premium, guarantee them
against loss.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-03-29

Gov. Ames of Mississippi refuses to
sign Senator-elect Lamar's credentials,
because the Legislature which elected
him was chosen by means of fraud.
Ames, while Military Governor of Mis-
sissippi, had no hesitation in procuring
his own election to the Senate, and sign
ing the certificate of that election with
his own name. 1t would therefore be
inconsistent with his character and con-
duct to sign the credentials of Senator
fairly and honorably elected. Louis
Republican.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-03-29

Parents, do you love vonr children Then
preserve their health. Next 10 the blessing
Of life itself, is the enjoyment OF perfect
health How many are stricken down in
their infancy almost without a moments
notice by that insidious disease, Group, sim
ply through the neglect to be provided with
the proper remedy? The tender plant is
nipped and withers ere it blooms. hen
The little snfferer has A short difficult. hoarse
breathing. with harsh metallic cough. like
coughing through a brass trumpet, there
IS no time to lose. Begin at once the use OF
DR.. TUTT's ExPECToRANT and the disease
will readily yield to it. Always nave IL
ready in the house, as this fatal malady re-
quires the promptest treatment. It is very
! leasant to the taste, and children take IL
readily.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-03-29

The decision Of the Supreme Court
{ Chief Justice Sinrrall delivering IT ii
the case of Nettles vs.. Walters, involv-
ing the right of guardianship Of child
bereft of her mother, possesses the charms
Of a romance in real lite. The decision
Of the learned Judge is based upon sound
principles of justice, as well as humanity,
and all the motherless little ones should
rise up and call him essed.-McComb
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WORCESTER, Mass, March 27.-The dam
aye ky the foods will amount to one hun
bred thousand dollars in this vicinity. Six
dams were washed oway, and three stone
arch bridges in the city were totally de-
stroyed.
NORWICH, CONN. March 21--1he damage
To eastern Connecticut will amount to sew
eral hundred thousand dollars. Seven iiv es
were lost.
LAWRENCE, Mass. March 27.-Five or six
thousand mill operatives are idle on account
of the flood.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-03-29

If these charges can be sustained the
Legislature viii meet the approval of all
people, not only in Missis-
sippi but elswhere, if they remove Ames
from position in which by his general
eussedness" he has brought nothing
but ruin, confusion and strife, ever since
he made his unlucky advent into the
State. eff when done 'twere well done,
then 'twere we'll it were done quickly. >
Natchez Democrat,
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HAZLEHEGRST
MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMY,
ED W. H. HEAD. A. NJ, PRINCIPAL.
ED. J. r. PARISH, ASSISTANT.

VNHE undersigned, having associated them
L selves together in teaching with view
% establish first class school in the town Of
HazIeAurst, Copiah county. Miss, in which
boys aud girls may acquire an education
equal to that provided for in the usual curri-
culuIn OF colleges, invite general attention and
patronage They have had many years prac-
teal experience in successful teaching and
purpose 70 devote their lives, for the future, to
the business. They contemplate engaging
teacher of Music, and other assistant teachers
as needed.
This point. on the n. O., St. L. & C. r. R.
being -healthful. accessible and pleasant, is
every way as eligible for good school as any
place in the State. The basement of the large
brick Baptist Church is being fitted up for
their use and as soon as possible, they will
have every educational convenience and ap-
plance for large number of pupils.
Board Tuition and all charges at lowest
rates Full information given on application.
The first session begins January 10, 1876, to
continue six months or twenty-tour weeks
Respectfully, ". II. HEAD,
ian 21-3m J. r. PARISH.
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= The Daily Clarion. =

" e are continually under obligations
70 1HE CLARION tor legislative news.
IL Is Very gratifying 70 be able, at the dis
lance OF two hundred miles, to receive in
'e'ilgence OF what was going on In the
capitol yesterday. The energetic and en-
'efpflsing editors of that paper seem
never TO think they have done enough /;
and Yet they must know that even TO re-
pay their labor, in the past as well as the
present, IN thanks, would almost bank
Fnpt our peoples gratitude. = Tidal
Wave.
We call attention TO the opinion Of
Hon. James X. Chalmers in the A. X.
DAVIS bribery case, published in THE
CLARION Of the 18th. 1t is not only
impartial, but bold and able exposi-
ton of the law and facts of the case,
without sufferance to party. position, or
persons.-Columbu Index.
If you can't impeach them, legisIate
them OUTLINES
A military order, such rs we had in
1868, 70 vacate every office in the State,
would suit our neighbor better, we pre-
sume.-Clarion.
Or perhaps he would be still better
suited if all the Sheriff7s in the State
were replaced by New Orleans wharf
rats, without bond, as was the case in
this county when Ames was military
Governor, and ordered despicable
creature by the name of Hole, refugee
from justice from Louisiana, to take pos
session Of the Sheritf's and Tax Collec-
tors office and proceed with the business
bond-the relief from bond be-
ing expressed in his commission or or
Ter -Aberdeen Examiner.
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Committee.

There is no person living but What suffers
more or less with Lung Diseases, Coughs
Colds or Consumption, vet some wonld die
rather than pay "a cents tor q bottle OF med
iciue that would cure them. DIR. y. Bos,
CHEFS GERMAN SYRUP has lately been in-
tro,luceed in this country from Germany
and its wondcrous cures astonish every
one that Try it. ii YOU doubt what we say
in nrii,t. cut this out and take il to your
Druggist ana get sample bottle for 10 cents
aud try it, Two doses will relieve YOU
Regular size 10 cents Sold at wholesale
by w. Y. Wilherson, Memphis.
Eel, 17-tf
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-03-29

We learn that the number of chattel
mortgages being executed this year by
planters in Franklin and Jefferson coun-
ties to Natchez merchants, for advances
on the crops OF 1876, is much larger than
for any previous year, and indicates that
our merchants are reaching out farther
for trade than hitherto. N atchez Dem
Oclat