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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20
What bob IngersOII Says.

In speech at Peoria, H., on the 9Th
inst, Col. Bob IngersolI said
If there is a Democrat here, give him
warning that Samuel J. Tilden can never
be inaugurated. | had rather see an
other war than see him inaugurated
through the means of that hound in
Oregon. Rutherford B. Hayes will be
inaugurated on the 9th of next March |
would be in favor of having it on the
4th. There cannot be too good day on
which to inaugurate Republican Presi-
dent x x x The Ranuhli
can party will never turn this government
over TO Democrats. If Hayes don't go
in, nobody will, Grant will stay.
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L. CHANDLER,
Chm'n National Rep. Com.
Indiana People Demanding that
TiIden shall be HnaWgWrated.
NHeeIinE at Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 13.-The Demo
cratic State Central Committee met here
to day, pursuant to request OF the
Democratic Electors, to consider the po-
litical situation. Quite a number of
prominent politicians, inclueling Gov.
Hendricks and the State officers, were
present, in addition to a representative
from each Congressional District. Elk
Congressman Julian, who had been to
Louisiana, being called upon, gave as his
opinion that the election in that State
had been as quiet and peaceable as i'll
Indiana, and that Tilden had carried
that State overwhelmingly. He hoped
the Democracy would have pluck enough
to stand up for their rights and meet the
crisis now.
The Committee presented the follow
ing addres. which was adopted:
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TiIIcrs Of the Soil in Council.
TLey Claim a Larger Representation in
the State Administration
oncial Repor, OF Proceedings.

A large assemblage of prominent rep
resentatiye farmers from all parts Of the
State of Mississippi convened at the Ma
sonic Hall, in the city of Jackson MISS
on the evening of the 10th inst.
The meeting was called to order by the
Hon. A. NJ Hicks, of Tazoo.
Upon motion of Capt. L. b. smith OF
Lee. Col. John Robertson, OF DeSoto,
was requested to preside. On motion OF
Capt. J. f. Thompson, of Alcorn, Capt.
Frank Burkitt, of the Chickasaw Mes
seuper. was requested to act as Secretary
On motion of Hon. j. b. Yellowley,
of Madison, Hon. w. w. Troup was
requested to explain the object of the
meeting; which he proposed to do by IN
Producing the following preamble and
resolution
WHEREAS, The State government OF
Mississippi has for the last ten years been
under the control of politicians, whose
legislation has been antagonlstic to the
interest of the farmers therefore
BE It Resolred, That we, representa-
tives of the farmers of this State, pledge
our hearty and determined co operation
to the end that the State government
main by men who are directly Interested
in the agricultural and mechanical inter
ests of the country, and whose slogan
shall be Honesty and Reform in all de-
partments of trade, and death to rings
and monoPolies.
Capt. James Williams, of Lee, moved
10 adopt the resolution, and Hon. j. NJ.
Causey, of Pike, seconded the motion,
and the Chairman placed the motion in
possession of the house, when Hon. w,
w. Troup of Monroe, Hon. }. b. Vel.
lowley, OF Madison, Major l.. 5. Terry,
of Attala, T. b. Smith, Of Lee, and
others discussed the resolution in able,
eloquent and stirring speeches; upon the
question Of the adoption Of the resolution
the same was adopted unanimously.
The meeting then adjourned.
JOHN ROBERTSON, OF DeSoto,
Chairman.
Frank BURKIrT. of Chickaslw. Sec'y.
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An Address to the People Of Indiana:


At a meeting of the Democratic Cen
trail Committee, held this day, it was
unanimously resolved that a meeting of
the people of the several counties of the
State be held at the county seats, on Sat
urday, December %, 1876, for the pur-
pose of considering the present condition
of public affairs, and of giving proper
expression to their views, and for the fur
Their purpose appointing deleg ties to
State Convention to be held at the city
of indianapolis on Monday, January Sth,
1877. In calling up N the people to res
pond to the action of the Committee it is
proper to state the occasion which was
deemed sufficient to authorize and re-
gure it. Samuel J. Tilden and Thomas
A. Hendricks have been elected respec-
lively to the offices of President and Vice
President of the United States This
election has been in accordance with the
Constitution and laws of our country,
and by the expressed will of majority
exceeding one-fourth of million of the
voters of the United States. This ac-
ton was upon an issue distinctly made
before the people of economy and reform
in all the affairs of the Government, the
maintenance of the Constitution and the
law fair play and honesty and the
highest interest of The people unite in the
demand that they shall be inaugurated in
pursuance of their election. This is
proven not only to Democrats, but to the
Republicans. All citizeas who voted for
them demand their Inauguration as a
right, and all who voted against them
owe it as duty American honor re-
quires it; the stability of our institutions
demand it.
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New York Herald ]

New York Herald
In 1873 the votes Of Georgia, ArIan-
sas, Texas and Louisiana were formally
objected to on various grounds, and IN
examination of the proceeding shows that
most of the leading Republican Senators
unequivocaliY, by their remarks and
their votes, accepted the following posi-
tons as unquestionably constitutional /:
First, that the electoral vote of State
is proper subject for the scrutiny Of the
joint convention; second, that it is equal
ly within the power of the two Houses,
acting separately, to scrutinize it; third,
that the electoral vote Of a State may be
thrown out, and fourth, that the objection
t. it being sustained in one House, the
exclusion follows as Il matter Of right.
NoTE. If, with such Republican
presidents, the leaders of that party have
embraced the delusion that the House Of
Representatives will permit the votes OF
Louisiana, South Carolina and Florida
to be cast unchaleged for Hayes, in the
face of the large maiorities actually cast
for Tildcn, they are entirely mistaken.
-s@~S>
DIR. e. ~. Rowan, Of Copiah, publishes
an able defense Of the Legislature in re-
ply to Taxpayer" Touching that por-
ton of the latter's article, copied in the
CLARION, the Doctor says:
Taxpayer" next says, "They raised
the Tax Collectors commissions from 3
to 10 per cent on all taxes collected after
the LIST Of December" He then asks the
question, "And why is this?' and an.
swers by saying, at is because the poor
er classes Of taxpayers are unable to raise
the money sooner" l will answer by
saying, it was not to Cypress the
poor, but to bring Delinquent taxpayers
generally to a sense Of their duty 10 the
government and their brother taxpayers.
The emoluments of the Sherffs' office
were greatly reduced by the last Legisa-
ture, as every one knows, who is acquaint-
ed with their acts and If raised on de-
linquents it was thought it would work a
public good, and suppose he will earn
his money by the time he gets it,
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Vice.President iIFrndricI1s on the
Oregon Matter.
By Telegraph to the Journal of Commerce

By Telegraph to the Journal of Commerce.
INDIANAPoLIs, IND. --Governor Hem
bricks was interviewed again yesterday,
in relation to the Oregon matter He
said Governor Grover was undoubtedly
right in his course, and he had been
shamefuIly abused for doing his duty.
The laws of Indiana and Oregon are
exactly similar on that point, and in this
State the Supreme Court had held that
the course of action pursued by Gov.
Grover was the correct one. Mr.. Hen
bricks said there was no vacancy in the
Oregon electoral board that three mem
bers had been elected, and Cronin wa s
one of them.
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40 Our Subscribers.

The term Of subscription of large num-
Der who read The CLARION expires during
this and next month. We desire, of course,
retainto every name on our books, but our
rule is to discontinue unless we have order
to renew In addition to this general no.
tice. we shall notify each subscriber sepa-
rateIy, For the next few months especially,
THE CLARION will be indispensable to every
Mississippian who would keep thoroughly
posted on State and National affairs, and
we hope not only to retain all our present
readers, but to have large additions to our
list.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20

Hon. WADE HAMPTON was Inaugural
ted as Governor of South Carolina last
week, and the State has double headed
executive-but it would seem from the
following certificate by the (colored)
Republican Secretary of State, that he
holds the Winning cards;
s.Vote for Governor elected in 1S76-
Hampton, 92,26l votes; Chamberlain, 9l,-
l27."
Office OF the Seeretarg of State.--I, j. II. E.
Havne, Secretary of State, do hereby affirm
that the foregoing is a true and correct
statement of the vote for Governor at the
general election of 1876 as appears by the
Commissioners returns now on file at this
office.
Given under my hand anu the seal of the
State at Columbia this. the 9th day of De-
Gem Der, 1876. and in the 10lst year OF Amer
lean independence.
J. Fl. E. HAYSE,
Secretary of State.
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Washington Gossip.
Cor. n. o. Democrat !

Cor. n. o. Democrat
WASHING roN.-The week opens with
full promise Of exciting events. Ben
Hill has been forced to take the back
track on his recent attitude, and has
concluded to defer his proposed delivery
Of the Southern Democrats to Hayes.
The Southern Democrats held a caucus
at Hewitts house and resolved to stand
by Gov. Tillen to the bitter end.
Indications multiply that the masses
of the Northern Democracy will resist
the inauguration of Hayes to any extent
that may be necessary to protect their
rights.
The Republican conspirators are thor
Oughly alarmed, and some of them show
signs of weakening.
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Democratic Congressional Caucus.
.--What Grant is Reported
TO Have said.

There was great excitement among the
Northern and Western members when it
was announced by Mr.. Randall that he
had heard that the President was resolved
to have Hayes and Wheeler inaugurated,
and to accomplish that end would, if
need be, throw enough Democratic mem
bers into Fortress Monroe on any pretext
that could be devised to give the followers
of the Administration a majority at the
joint meeting for counting the Presiden
tial vote.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20

Cincinnati Enquirer.l

Cincinnati Enquirer.l
We fully agree with those Democratic
Representatives who are opposed to the
Improbable job Of impeaching Grant.
Not that he is not liable to impeachment,
nor that he does not richly deserve it.
but because it would shift the subject of
discussion and divert attention from the
aIl,important question that now agitates
the people-the question whether their
legally elected President can be ousted
by fraud, sustained by bayonets.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20

Mr.. J. T. Russell, 2 c ..re
place for great number OIL
ed this life on Friday '',JIIsa
health for some months u I. Ind
bic as to confne him to ''. "
his death was not uneAl ~ ,
had nearly all his life nelu .i.bb
trust, which he conduGG's'. .,.sn
and he was universally oI
man of the sternest h99o'
He was buried with Ai'
YazOO Democrat.
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". N. Business Wen in COnsuIII-
lion

New York, December. 6.-By invita-
ton of VIM. Dodge, II gentlemen met
at his house to discuss the business aspect
of the political situation and plan for set
Element There was no discussion of
party questions, but all agreed that Con
gress must solve the existing trouble. 1t
was informally agreed that another and
larger meeting be held next week
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yorthern and SOnthera Demo
Gratis Standing shoulder
IO shoulder.

Washington Co. Nashville Amer can.l
Whatever differences of views there
may be as TO the best method of provid-
ing for AMI a j isting he present political
complication, there is none as To the
absolute necessity of perfect htrmony
when the time comes to act. On this
point the Northern and Southern Demo
Gratis stand shoulder to shoulder what
ever NAV have been telegraphed to the
contrary-and so they will stand in any
emergency that may arise. w.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20

DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. Ex-Governor
Hayes, responding to a serenade, said:
II have too much faith in the common
sense of the American people to think
that they desire to see in their country a
Mexicanized government. Whatever
may be the result at which the lawful au-
thorities arrive, you and / will quietly
submit, and / have sufficient respect
and confidence in the great majority of
the opposition party to believe that they
will do the same.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20

OUR STATE EXCHANGES will do The CLAIR
ION a kindness by mentioning the fact that
THE DAILY CLARION will be resumed on
the assembling of the Legislature, and that
it will be sent for the entire session OF the
Legislature for two dollars. 1t will be
morning paper, and will contain the latest
Legislative and general intelligence.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20
THE Okolona States has a strong al

THE Okolona States has a strong ar
ticle advocating the regulation of suf-
frage by the States. The theory of the
doctrine is correct, and the present Laws
are in accordance with it, except that
they provide that there shall be no dis
elimination on account of race, color, or
previous condition, etc. For example,
Massachusetts, has an educational quail
fcation which applies to all alike, and
Georgia requires the tax receipt as a
condition of voting, and the rule impair
tally applies to both races.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20

MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE are au-
thorized and specially requested to receive
subscriptions for the WEEKLY and DAILY
editions OF the CLARION, and bring thenames
with them when they come to jackson.
Our subscribers wishing to renew, can hand
the amount to any Democratic member of
the Legislature, and on notice to that effect,
we will extend credit.
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TreasOnabIe PIOtIimgs.

PHILADELPHIA, December 13.-The
annual meeting of the National Council
of the Union League of America was
held here to-day, quite large number
of delegates being present from various
States: Important action was taken on
the political questions now agitating the
couptry, details of which were ordered
to Re kept secret.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20
Hon. e.. VI. Vaiden's Resignation

Winona Free Press.l
We regret that this gentleman, so uni
versally respected and honored, owing
to ill health, has resigned his seat in the
Legislature. In DIR. Vaiden's resigna-
ton Carroll county has lost a faithful,
vigilant Representative, and one, too,
that the whole State delights to honor.
His resignation is great loss to the
Legislature and his wise counsels will be
sadly missed.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20

THE reports from Washington show in
creased confidence ON the part of Demo
Gratis that Samuel j. Tilden will be the
next President of the United States, pro-
vided the reports of the Congressional
Committees appointed to investigate the
returns in the disputed States, show that
they were carried by him.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20

In the Northern States Mr.. Tilden
received ,, 615, 600 to Mr.. Hayes =, $780,
900 Northern votes. SO there is not as
much difference in the latter's favor in
the popular vote of that section as has
been supposed. In case of physical
contest between the two parties North,
the numerical difference would be slightly
in favor of Hayes; but the bone and
sinew would be with Tilden Neverthe
less, let US have peace.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20

THE Silver bill, which passed the
House by vote OF 1877 to %, is embraced
in nine lines and directs the coming from
time to time of silver dollars of weight
of 412@ grains standard silver, and de-
clares that said dollars shall be a legal
tender for all debts, public and private,
except where the payment of gold coin
is required by law.
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COunterblast from Ihe Charm N
of Ihe Republican Committee.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-An address
has tonight been issued by the Demo
cratic Committee. 1t is the last desper-
ate attempt to prop their falling cause.
Gov. Hayes has been fairly elected by a
clear majority of the electoral vote.
There is no indication that any right
minded citizen has any doubt as to the
result. The address of the Democratic
Committee is an impudent and audacious
attempt to prejudice and pervert public
Judgment. Hayes and Wheeler are
elected and the will of the American
people will be carried out and maintain
ed.
4. CHANDLER,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20

PRESIDENT GRANT in his interview
with Representative Hewitt, spoke Of
Ames as ga refugee from Mississippi"
The truth is not to be expected from one
who has been so often convicted of mis-
representation The remark was made
in the face of the fact that Ames aban-
doned Office and left the State, upon a
proposition submitted by his own counsel,
that he would resign if the Impeachment
Committee would consent 70 dismiss the
proceedings against him for the high
crimes and misdemeanors of which
he had been guilty. He left the State
for the same reasonthat has prompted
most Of the other carpet-bag adven-
4urers to leave, viz: because he could no
longer hold office.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20

THE Radical leaders seem determined
to get rid of the colored elephant which
was introduced into the politics of the
country with such flourish. Not con
tent with proposing educational quail
ifcation, Grant, in his message, gives
as one of the reasons for the acquisi-
fiou of ST. Domingo that it would be an
excellent country for emigrating the
coIored people from the United States.
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hey were carried by MIN.


REV. and Hon. VIM. Gray, late col
ored Republican member of the Senate,
and still later pastor of church at
Lexington, KY, has been arrested for
stealing funds belonging to his church.
He is not the only one of the Ames gang
that has come to grief since the lightning
struck.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20

THE CENTRAL SrAR.-Mr. r. Wal
pole, one of the best and most success
full newspaper men in the State, has sold
his interest in this excellent paper and
it will hereafter be conducted by II. P.
johnson, Esq, who for several years past
has chiefly conducted the editorial depart
ment of the paper. His fine culture
and established reputation as an able
journalist, afford the best guarantee that
the paper will be kept up to its present
high standard Mr.. Walpole fills an
office OF Importance and trust conferred
by the Democracy of Alfalfa and will re
main a citizen Of the county.
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Democratic Nominee.

The Democrats of the seashore Dis
trict have nominated DR.. Z. f. Griffin
for the Legislature. He is an unobiec-
tionable candidate on the score of polit-
zeal orthodoxy and personal integrity and
qualification, and as the nominee of the
party is entitled to the support of all its
members.
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ASSURANCES OF AID

In whatever form may be needed from
Conservative Republicans from all sec
tons of the country. These assurances
come from reliable and prominent men,
and invariably 90 to show that now IA
vastly greater majority is for Tilden
than he received on the seventh of No
yember,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20

Mr.. w. T. FILLER, practical printer
and experienced journalist, is now asso-
ciated with Capt. Burkitt in the publica-
ton of that excellent paper, the Chicka-
saw Messenger.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20

They can't take that one from Oroo.o.
from ridden unless they take eight from
louisiana, seven from South Carolina.
ana ioar, Florida from Hayes. such IS
late Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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VhatGov. ridden rhinks

Washington Cor. 81. Louis Republican,
Persons who have seen Gov. Tilden
within the last few days report him as
being very confident that he would be
peacefully inaugurated President. His
friends are not idle, and great move
ment is said to be OH foot which will soon
be made public. Gov. Tilden aud his in
innate advisors are in receipt of
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20

NEXT Monday is Christmas Day, with
its pleasant memories and joyous greet
ings To one and all of our readers, we
wish them merry Christmas and happy
homes.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20

At its municipal election, held last
week, the Democrats elected Prince. their
candidate for Mayor, by over 2, 900 ma.
jority. Worcester. also hitherto strong
Republican city, elected a Democratic
Mayor by $50 majority.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20

The net Democratic gain in the
Northern States at the last election over
that of 1872, is 427,1S7. A newspaper
suggests that there was bulidozing in
other sections besides the South.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20

Cor. S. NJ. MEEK, of Lowndes, by
his earnest and eloquent advocacy of the
Democratic cause, has incurred the hos
tilitv of the Radical managers; and has
been indicted, and required to give bail
on a charge of Intimidation" Who
next?
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20

ACCORDING to the Grant logic, a car
pet-bagger is ''refugee" when he leaves
a Southern State because he can no
longer hold office.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20

IF trouble should result from the
threatened attempt of the Radical spoils-
men to count in" a minority candidate
for the Presidency, it will be divided
North and a ''solid" South. Seeing the
disadvantage of such contest to them,
the Radical schemers are maneuvering
to divide the South with a promise of
bestowing many things which do not be-
long to them. A Washington CORES
pendent of the st. Louis Republican
writesi
The scheme to deliver to Hayes the
Southern Democrats in Congress is still
being prosecuted. 1t is said that Hal
stead, Medill, and Geo. Jones of the
New York Times are leading spirits in
the movement which had its origin in
Roberts interview with Gov. Hayes.
Geo. Jones is here nov pulling wires,
but there is not the least probability of
success for the scheme. Hayes friends
are making great promises and have now
gone so far as to say that some such man
as Lamar shall have q place in the
cabinet.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-12-20

The addresses of Hewitt and Chan
dler, respectively, each proclaiming that
his candidate has been elected, will be
found elsewhere.
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ABOVE Cairo navigation is suspended
on both the Mississippi and Ohio rivers,
in consequence of ice Temperature seven
degrees above zero at last accounts.