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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-13
J .Iks0r, IE n.
1he Democracy Of Madison County En-
thuSiaStic Beyond Bounds Over
the Victory in Indiana
Spsolal % The AnneaI-l

Jackson, Oy-GUAr I2-The news
from Indiana and West Virginia has set Jack
son, Tennessee, in a blaze of er thusiasm,
Bonfires are burning, and bands OF music, fol.
lowed by crowds, ar= parading the cityS can
non are pealing rockets ascending, and our
people are mad with joy. TIE bloody shirt, at
hali-mast, was horne through the city by
NsneraI John szirington, ct the hesu' of an
In nehse PROCESSION, and finally baried with
'ouculhg ceremo 1les- At this writing the ex-
citement is beyond ths description of words
Jack sOn greeJs The Democracy of the Uniop
and bid the sentiment which would m AXE ms
all one perpetual fife Democracy and Union
one and tnseparable, is the motto of the ra-
public, TO which we say all hail.
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AT Holly Springs.

Special % tle AppeaI.I
HOLLY SPRINGS, MISS, October ia
spe ,ial train left here this evening filed with
Tilden ana Hendricks men, all in uniform
and bearing torches, going 10 participate in
the grand torchligbt procession at oxford to-
night. General II. Z. Williamson, chairman
OF the Central, club OF this city, is in charge
Two splendid brass bands are in attendance.
The indications are that this procession al Ok
ford viii be a mighty soutp lurisg OF the peo-
pie. The columgs In Mississippi are moving,
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AT THE MONUMENT.

After music and the preliminary, and
speeches by Commissioner AlOnEo M. Vite, II
Italy, and Rev. Isoheri, of the Italian church
In this city, the monument was uuyt He'd by
Governor j. 4. H4rtrauft and 4. Elani envoy
extraordinary and minister pIenipOtentiary
OF his majesty the king OF Italy, and roy al
commissioner 10 the international exhibition.
The other ceremonies were salute OF artil-
lery, an Grafton by Hon. Judge Daley, of the
supreme court of sew York, and president of
the American geOgTa phical SOC ETY.; presenta-
ton of the monument, By Hunzio tineli, pr es-
ident of the association, TO the park commits
sion of the city OF PhiladOl phia; accept Al cs
by Hon. Morton M'Michael, president OF the
park commission.
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OXFORD, al 5sISSIPPI.
neiOicings for Democratic Victory
TOrch.Light PrOcessiOn-VisitOrs
from Holly Springs.


Special TO the Appeal
OXFORD. October I2.-The Demo.
cratic torchlight procession and illumination
at this place tonight was the grancest ever
witnessed in the State. The procession on
horseback, in carriages and on foot was over
four miles long. Six band wagons, four pieces
OF artillery and over one thousand transpa-
rencies were in the procession. seven hum
dred colOred men in fun uniform aud with
torches were in the procession. One hundred
guns were cred over tie result of the election
in Indiana and West Virginia. Speeches were
m ade by Hon. L. Q. C. Lamar, General Feath-
erstOn, H. W. Walter, and others. HuIrah for
TIlden' Mississippi IS alive T. her duty.
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SANAT'OBIA.
One Hundred suns for the Democratic
Victory In InGIaEa

Special to the Appeal
SENAToBIA, MEs, October u
we have had greT rejoicing over the election
news and imU-ense eu thusiasm. Two nun
orea guns h'-s been fired in honor OF the VIC
Tory, Jhe democracy will sweep the state.
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heS'eTdoy q cotton dsd gold: N ~
TOT" cotton, 10 Is l5o. Memphis cotton,
aug. Ae0 York god, IOsI. Memphis
qc.sl. rgs.
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vgEATBER PEOBABILITIEs.

Vas DzPT., OFFIcE Oh. sye. nFT1CxR.l \
F--d tr'sTCls. October l3 s.Lu. /
For The guJ States, Tennessee and The
OHIO valley, falling barometer, easterIy
20 so'lsheTly sOfEds. OaTnlCT. clear or part.
}y cloudy 0ecfher.
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ITALY.
Celebration Of the Discovery of America
by the Italians Of Memphis and
Delegations from all the States.
A Procession Worthy the COuntrymen of
Garibaldl - The Banquet = casts
and Speeches "A most Interest.
ing Occasion.


The anniversary celebration of the
birth of Christopher Columbus by the
Societa di Unione Fratelanza It0liana
Of Memphis yesterday was in every re.
epect creditable TO the occasion and also
to the association, whose membership
embraces many Of our most substantial
and worthy citizsns. Yesterday was
bright and pleasant, as if sn acknowl.
edgement OF the poetic beauty which at
all seasons invests the sunny cline of
I!aly and has lent its inspiration to the
poets, philosophers aud artists who
have msde that land so famOus in bis
tory. The anniversary by the Mem
phis Italians yesterday wae ali the more
attractive because Of the presence OF the
delegates to the grand union Of the S y
cieta di Uoione FratellanZa Italiana,
which is now holding its sessiGn in this
city
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At Other Points.

MONUMENT TO CHRISTOPHER COLUM.
EUS UNVEILED AT PHILADELPHIA.
PdILADELPHIA, October II The
monument to Christopher Columbus was un-
veiled at the Ceutennisl grounds this after
noon. The preliminary proceedings consisted
of a grand parade OF the Italian citizens
through the principal streets TO the grounds,
this morning.
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OBSERVATIONS YESTERDAY.

WAR DEPT., SIGNAL SERVICE q. =. ARNY.1
LHLRs9AY. Oct y. $50. 10 .ns . On. I
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Notice to dercha ants aud Steam
boat Agents.

IN view Cf the limited capacity OF the
4 Wharf l will be cOmDellef to enforce
City ord inancss, sections I32 aud l33 page 73,
in reference To freights being received and
shipped. regret the necessity OF this meas
a ?, bat the urgent needs of commerce de-
maDd their immed ate en- fOrcement.
ncl3 2. KALLAHER. Wharfmaster.
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The EeIehrhfiOn.

AAC
mittee OF reception, consisting of Jos Monte
doDfeO. chairman; L. POdesta, ]. A. Signaigo,
A. B. VaccaIo, r. Lnccarini, jr., X. buchlg-
mani and Vincent Bacigalupo, repaired TO the
PEABODY hotel. where they recei ved the dele
gates 10 the Grand Union, and conducted
them to the hall of the Memphis Societa di
UniOne FratellanZa ItaIiana on Union street.
were warmly welcomed and mt iuced TO the
mem bers OF The society, which soon after was
formed rs follows in
THE PROC ESSION.
Marshals ]. b. Slgnaigo and John Trsbuco,
on horses,
Arnold's Brass Band,
Officers of the Society and Delegates to the
Grand Union,
Standard-Bearers,w with the flags OF the United
States and Italy.
Members OF the Societa di Unione Fraetllan-
Ia Itallana, of Memphis, on foot.
THE APPEARANCE OF THE PROCESSION
was quite attractive, and comm nanded general
attention as II passed along The principal
stree's. The procession consisted of over
seventy members OF the society," and upon no
previous occasion has the society made a bet
ter or more imposing appearance. The streets
and sidewalks along the route of Or cession
were thronged with spectators, who were
rightly profuse In their comments and praises
eVICenclng the high esteem IN which the ItaI
ians OF Memphis ale held by our citizens and
also tue pleasure thsy have in Witnessiug 2 the
yearly paraoe Of the society and celebration
VI tho an SaI VI CIlS OpnSr COiumDuS.
The delegates 10 the grand union attracted
especial attention, ana elected th.s most com .
plimeHtary praise because OF their fine APP
pearance These Gentlemen are representative
OF the buaseess of their respective cities, and
thsar pT&F#ce In Memphis meets with gener-
A. a&Sclatlon among our people. Their
yk#s 9een of the most pleasant Character,
&EWTe are glad to know that they are rsceiV-
ing the attention due tn sm and enjoying
themselves. We trust tba at their preserl visit
Will prove so agreeable that theY will come
oftsner TO mingls among our citizens and en-.
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PROCEEDINGS or TI,E MEETINR.

After number Of pieces Dy Arnold's band,
Colonel Butter p. Anderson, president OF the
Central Tilden and Hendricks club, intro
uuced Governor Porter In the following lam
guage:
FELLow-CITIZENs-The gentleman who is
10 address you this evening needs no intro
ducdOn. Therefore IT is more in obedience 70
popular Gus ON tnatI pr5seat to you Govern
or JAMES ID. Porter, of Tennessee. lApplause.1
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-03-01
y Fable with "A Moral.

| a Farmer found in the winter time q
Snake stiff and frozen with cold. He
had compassion on it, and taking it UP
placed it in his bosom. The Snake on
being thawed by the warmth quickly re-
yive1, when, resuming its natural in.
stincts, he bit his benefactor, inficting
on him a mortal wound. The Farmer
said with his latest breath, 81 am rightly
served for plying scoundrel l--Esop.
HERE is moral for our Legislators in
dealing with Ames. He is now in the
condition of the frozen viper, completely
paralyzed and powerless for mischief.
Let him escape punishment for his crimes
and remain in the office he has forfeited,
and like the snake, he will be quick to
turn upon his benefactors ana pierce
them with his poisonous fangs. His
power for evil will be commensurate
with his viii to do it. And when the
demon Of strife and bloodshed RACES like
an uncaged tiger over the State, and her
people are again the subjects of carpet
bag rule maintained by federal bayonets,
it will be poor consolation TO say, eve
care rightly served for keeping such a
''tyrant in Office.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-03-01
Congressional Di-,ric, BiII.

The following IS the bill introduced
into the Senate by Hon. j. r. Chalmers,
re-arranging the Congressional Districts
The bill considered, whether with refer
ence to geographical propriety, or the par
amount object of securing TO all Interests
and parties fair representation, strikes US
as worthy of adoption by the Legislature.
Possibly some changes might be made in
minor details, but we speak of the meas
ure in its essential features, and the
chief end to be attained in remodeling
the Districts:
FIRST DISTRICT - Tishomingo, Al
corn, Prentiss, Pontotoc, Lee, Itewamba,
Monroe, Chickasaw, Coltax, Oktibbeha,
Lowndes.
SECOND DIsTRIcT-Tippah, Union,
Benton, Marshall, Lafayette, 1alobusha,
DeSoto, Tate, Pamela, Tallahatchie.
THIRD DIsTRIcT-Lefore, Sunfower,
Grenada, Carroll, Montgomery, Calhoun,
Sumner, Choctaw, Winston, Noxubee,
Kemper, Neshoba, Attala.
FOURTH Holmes, Madi-
son, Leake, Scott. Newton, Lauderdale.
Smith, Jasper, Clark, Wayne, Jones.
FIFTH DISTRICT = Kinds, Rankin,
Copiah, Simpson, Covington, Lawrence,
Amite, Franklin, Pike, Lincoln, Ma
rion, Pearl, Hancock, Perry, Greene,
Harrison, jackson.
SIXTH DIsTRICT-Tunica, Coahoma,
Bolivar, Washington, Issaquena, Yazoo,
Warren, Claiborne, Jefferson, Adams,
| Wilkinson.
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Suggestive Facts.

AMEs cannot escape his share of re
sponsibility for the crime of which Davis
has been impeached. His confidential
Secretary, Packer, played a strong game
in the business and received a part of the
money which was paid for the pardon.
He gave notice to the parties when Ames
had crossed the line into Louisiana for
the purpose of enabling Davis to grant the
pardon: Did not Ames have knowledge
of what his trusted Secretary was doing ?
Has he withdrawn his confidence from
Packer, since his completely in the affair
was revealed? Dare he do it? Did
Packer betray him when he acted the
spy on his movements? On the contra
ry, is he not now as he was then, the
guide, counselor and friend of the Gov
ernOr7 There is a suggestive conjunc-
ton of circumstances in the case.
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Presidential SpecuIa1iOns.
Editorial Washington Cor. Wilmington on
c. Journal

Editorial Washington Cor. Wilmington On
CO journal.
In this event, / find here a strong un-
dercurent setting in favor of Judge
David Davis, of Illinois, Justice of the
Supreme Court The intimate friend of
Mr.. Lincoln, and appointed by him to
the Supreme Court Bench, notwithstand-
ing his pronounced Democratic bearings,
and the person selected by him to ad-
minister upon his estate, Judge Davis is
said to possess such popularity in Illinois
with both parties as to render it absolute
ly certain that his name will carry that
State, while he is very strong in Ohio
and Indiana. The decision rendered by
Judge Davis in the celebrated Milligan
case would be a sufficient platform to
recommend him to every conservative
citizen of the Unitel States
l find others, whose opinions should be
gravely weighed, who hold that we can
not ieopardize the certainty of carrying
the great State of New York, in vain
effort to secure Ohio, or throw away
New Jersey and Connecticut for Indiana,
but that candidate should be selected
who will carry the Middle States, with In
diana, and who is not unpopular in Ohio.
These men are looking forward to the
ofthe distinguished Delaware
Senator, Thomas F. Bayard.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-03-01
GOVERNOR AsrEs I,rPEACHED.

The House of Representatives has
done its duty nobly After a careful
reading and deliberate consideration of
the testimony accompanying the report
of the Investigating Committee, by a
vote Of eighty-six to fourteen that body
has impeached Governor Adelbert Ames,
Of high crimes and misdemeanors in
office, and will arraign him for trial at
the bar Of the Senate that judgment
may be passed upon his conduct. A
just public, when they have read the tes
timony on which this finding has been
made, will not only approve it but will
be appalled, at the extent and magnitude
Of the crimes for which the accused off
cial will be tried The half had not been
realized by the people of the State
when their verdict was pronounced in
tones of thunder, last November.
The Committee of Inquiry, who have
been engaged on the case, have unearth
ed masses Of evidence, which, but fol-
their vigilance and perseverance, would
have escaped exposure. When we say
that the people owe them a debt of graft
tude for the courage, the constancy
the untiring energy and, we vii
add, the scrupulous fairness they have
exhibited throughout this investiga
ton, we but feebly express our idea o
the value of the service they have rem
dered.
We repeat, the House has done it
duty. All eyes are now upon the Senate
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-03-01
mississippi Prod ucfS.

From numerous items in our exchanges
showing the infinite variety Of the pro
auctions and industrial capacities of our
State, we have copied the following:
Our valued friends, Drs. MelIen &
Maybin, informed us, a few days since,
that they have now in their gardens at
this place, full grown beets, lettuce,
carrots, parsnips, and numerous other
fine vegetables. DR.. Mellen also has in
his garden well grown tomato plants
With these facts before us, who will say
that we have not the finest country in
the world ?-Satartia Sentinel
Capt. John A. Binford, of Duck Hill,
recently slaughtered seventy-one hogs,
forty of the largest of which averaged
over three hundred pounds This shows
that Mississippi can raise her meat if she
will try.-Winona Advance.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-03-01
Frightening Prospects.

The Democratic National Executive
Committee has opened the ball for the
Presidential race with a ringing declara
ton of the principle and of object in
the canvass soon to begin; and the Con
necticut Democracy have led off with q
platform full of sound doctrine and in
spring sentiment. There is now pros
pect of a settlement of Democratic
dissensions on the currency, which, with
the postponement of minor questions and
charge with energy and enthusiasm
along the line of corruptionists and rev.
enue thieves, will secure to the party of
the Constitution and the Countrywide
whole country, and nothing but the
country--a glorious victory. On the
whole, the prospects are Frightening,
and the clouds are breaking in every d.
rection.
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The Jennings Estate, (SO-CaIIed

In reply to inquiries on behalf Of some
Virginia claimants to the famous Jen-
ings estate by a Mr.. Veazey, of Balti-
more, Hon. Judah P. Benjamin, has
written the following letter, which may
interest some of our readers
TEMPLE, LONDON, Jan. 81, 1876.
To j. Parker Veasey, Esq:
DEAR SIR: In answer to @our favor,
18th inst, | beg to say that there is not
a word of truth in the statement that |
am or ever have been engaged in behalf
of any person in the matter of the ,Jen-
nings estate or any other estate in Eng
land | have uniformly refused to
engage in any such business, and have
endeavored in every way to give publicity
20 this fact, because [ constantly hear of
attempts of dishonest men to represent
themselves as my agents or clients, and
to impose on the creduality of the unwary
for the purpose of obtaining money on
false pretenses. | am not engaged pro-
fessionaIly for a single heir or alleged
heir in the United States. [ receive
hundreds of letters with inquiries such as
yours, until have been compelled to
throw them aside without an answer. |
make exception to your case, and hope
you will do me the favor to communicate
the contents to the public through the
press, that the people may be warned
against attempts to defraud them by false
representations such as have mentioned.
| am, very respectfully, yours truly,
j. p. BENJAMIN.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-03-01

In the articles of impeachment which
have been preferred by the South Caro-
lima House of Representatives against
Judge Moses, it is charged 'that in
Spartanburg county, in 1874, he refused
to permit the grand jury to present GER
tain public officials that at various
times he demanded payment of money
for decisions rendered by him; that he
corruptly demanded and received public
moneys from officers of the court, prom
Using to screen them from punishment
that for four years he has willfuIly neg
lected TO perform his judicial duties
that he has at various times refused
to sign orders in suits presented TO him
by consent of itigants; and that he has
public officials to issue evil
dences of of public Indebtedness, contrary
to law" The articles were passed by
unanimous vote.
OF such is Radiealism in the recon-
States.
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The Law of Impeachment.

In the opinion delivered by Senator
Sherman on the trial of Andrew johnson,
he laid down this principle. When the
q" President Cor GOVERNOR adds to these
"political offenses the lCilifm Ui0lati0n OF
ialc, x x a case is not only
g made within the express language of
g the law a high mjsdemeaaOr, but one
" which includes all the elements of q
crime, towit a collation. of cypress lar
+" WHtmly and deliberately done, etc. For
such conduct the Senator assumed that
impeachment was the necessary remedy.
How well the rule applies to Coy. Ames.
What provision Of the Constitution has
he not trampled under foot, when it has
suited his purposes What law has
stood between him and the accomplish
ment of whatever he desired? Even
since the meeting of the present Legisla-
ture, aye, since the institution of i'm
parchment proceedings, he has repeated
ly set at defiance a law passed by this
body, repeating the act authorizing the
Governor to fill vacancies. In repub-
lican government the law must be the
guide of the public servant, and he who
deliberately defes and disregards it, sub
jects himself to the penalty prescribed by
the Constitution, of impeachment and
removal from office.
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Board Of Supervisors az .rentr
County ". H'rmnA b. Arrigh.
No, ISL.
Opinion Of he court By SmEArl

Opinion Of the Court By SnuuL
This was a mandamus SHIT hm.
Alright, 10 compel the Board of M
sors to levy "A tax 10 pay % wlfa
$2.lOO.
The warrant was issued on Apr
1874. to Patrick Murphy for the rnr
bridge. The answer 20 the writ BOO 81
following deicuses: Murphy enter
a contract with -urctie- t0 Iunp r..l.
IN repair for certain time. A''T"
the bridge was partly washed aH.-
greatly damaged, Murphy auJ I-
ties are insoiyent. The Board o.a.m
the consideration Of the warrant M.
After the Injury to the bridge, NIB. D.
published notice to at persons ..
chase the warrant, a lterwarH- tac j
garnished Icy creditor of MupHI
that proceeding the title 90 che war;
being litigated. and the letru-ruI '..
against the claim was also Involve
proceeding. On this answer .Nr &
made "A motion for % peremp.ory #0. .
decision of the Circuit Court was '
relatOT. Reh:
!. On the facts stated in the answer
damages claimed arising out o p
transaction would fall within ...
principles governing ro,oupmaa.
party holding tho claim sued -II
damages could be recouped.
IL. Or Il abe party could nor 'U0-
ton at law, the Board might p.. u.
equity for Il surrender OF the war;
phly and his suroties being iH-ui'..
Ill. Under Y2225, Code ISL ODD. ''.
consideration having occurred hs
tice Of the transfer OF the warrant
tense is available against the reIalN.
~. Without expressing au nWH.
the proper remedy Tor the rrIAfn' l
the Court held this particular rfA.l.
action Of mandamu- cannot bH mi...
III view of the facts of the case .ol y.
son that clear legal right must ~
70 entitlc a relator To the pertmp.o.
In this case. his right is not only a.'.
and placed in doubt, bat the laet-
The answer constituting q good dels.'
admitted by the motion % he W..
'eFse@, eR@ judgment here for pial"- .
'0J.
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The Recess.

The recess, which the two Houses
have taken, from Saturday to Thursday
ODD will enable the members to take a
short breathing spell, in which they can
visit their homes, give attention to their
long-neglected private affairs and return
recuperated, and prepared for the i'm
portant work which yet remains to be
done. The recess will give no cause for
complaint on the score of additional pub
lie expense. The members are paid by
the year, and the compensation of en-
pIoyees will be suspended during the
time.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-03-01
"WOrthy of it's Position
Mississippi Times. !

Mississippi Times.l
AS to THE CLARION, let us here say,
that, though we feel constrained to differ
from this journal, once in while, on the
merits or claims of some particular indi-
vldual, or on some suggested measure of
mere policy or expediency-never, as we
know of, ON principle-let us say, we
repeat, that it is paper worthy of its
proud and prestige-wielding position at
the Capital, and richly entitled to the
support of the anti-Radical population of
the State-Yea, and the Radical portion,
too, did they but only know their best
interests. We profit largely from its
Daily, as also its Weekly-both of which
reach US so regularly-albeit, in the way
OF exchange, as money-valued, the odds
are so greatly against them
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-03-01
impeachment.

The reading of the testimony elected
by the Ames Investigating Committee,
was concluded IN the House yesterday
afternoon, when Gen. Featherston, as
chairman of the Committee, commenced
an able and unanswerable summing up
of the several charges and specifications
preferred. Gen. Featherston concluded
his argument at nine o'clock last night,
when it was expected that Mr.. Parsons,
of the Committee, would reply; but
that gentleman stated that he was not
then prepared, and asked until this morn
ing, which was granted; and the House
adjourned, Mr.. Parsons having the floor.