The Daily clarion., 1876-02-06

WATER VALLEY, MISS, Jan. Goth, 49,

WATER VALLEY, MISS, Jan. 29th, 1876.
MEssRs. EDIToRs leisure hour is en-
braced to pen few thoughts to IHE
CLARION. / am glad to see our friends gen.
erally disposed to act in solid phalanx-a
departure from which would endanger the
benefits to be derived from our late political
victory But. sure as suns shall continue to
rise and set, those who either from timidity
or something worse. shall embarrass or
thrO w obstacles in the way of such a con-
sibility for the consequences, by those who
have suffered aud struggled to inaugurate a
better order of things into our State than
has existed for the last few years.
Though many were disappointed in their
choice for United States Senator all will
cheerfully acquiesce in what was done The
patriotic course of the distinguished gentle
lnen whose frendshad brought forward their
names in the Senatorial contest, has elevated
them in public estimation; and, especially,
did Gen. George, in the caucus proceedings,
warm up the hearts of the people to-
ward him, where already he had a
lodgment worth more than Senatorial
honors. Our political friends are much
gratihed to learn that the able states
man and high-toned gentleman, General
Featherston, has taken in hand the i'm
parchment case against Ames. 1t will
always be safe to follow his lead unless on
the battle field, when you might get too
near the 'flashing of the guns" Should
successful prosecution of this suit fail or be
embarrassed, from Want of moral courage
or selfish considerations on the part of any,
let all such be 'anathema maranatha."
There is no middle ground. Timidity at
time and on an occasion OF this sort, "betrays
like treason" L see that our Legislators
are not losing sight of the main object OF
their mission to Jackson, viz to clear the
track of all distractions and membranes
that impede the way to full development
of whatever cOnduces to the prosperity of
the State, 1t should be first attended to, and
as little local and plcayune-like legislation
as possible. This will necessarily be a pro-
tacted session, if our Legislators discharge
the duties charged with, and not criterion
AS to time for subsequent Legislatures. The
people have sense enough to understand
this thing, and | hope there will be no
"bnncombe" speeches made on this or any
other line, until their work is done. If So,
and for popularity at home, it will not pay.
Lop OIL all unnecessary offices, many created
for the purpose of rewarding creatures
for dirty work done and to do, in carving
out their masters will, however atrocious,
but eating out the substance of an impover-
shed people. But at the same time, it is
bad economy not to pay remunerating COM
pensation tor necessary service. l do hope
our Legislature, as far as in their power
lies, will give us an able and upright Judi
ciary. 1t is the very palladium of our safe
ty, in every point of view.
have noticed that correspondent has
suggested law against carrying concealed
weapons; he might as we'll have added one
also against carrying match boXes-our
dwelling and gin houses are frequently
burned by incendiaries. The remedy tor
the improper use of these things is i'm
wholesome laws, and particularly i'm eff
cient and incorruptible officers, with home
culture. 1t is too much on a line with the
whisky legislation in our State, by the mis-
erable offspring of the God and-morality
party that have been running our State gov
ernment for the last few years. Another
thought: Some things are as INCOMPATIBLE
to mix up in legislation. as in the practice
of medicine; such as Assessor and Collector
OF taxes-colieetor of money and keeping
it.
have just read Mr.. Hillyard's commIni-
cation. | hope the Legislature will not en-
tertaln his views in regard to the introd ne
ton OF immigrants into our State. / wish
the office could now be abolished. We
rather need legislation to keep our people
at home, than TO burden them with
taxes to hive Others to come among
US. Already many poor men with fam
llles and young men unincumbered,
are leaving our State, and seeking
homes in Texas, Arkansas and other
States, driven from among US by heavy
taxation, and an uninviting future. All
that is needed on this subject is to have wise
and Judlcious laws, and these enforced,
and IL we use the same exertion to keep,
that We did TO get, control of the State gov
ernment we can inaugurate such condi-
ton of things, that immigration will as
naturally fow into Mississippi, as water
seeks it level.
Very respectfully,
j. l.. BAcKsTRou.
GOLD opened in New York vastar3av