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letter from, Warrington
WASHINGTON, July 7, 1877.

WASHINGTON, july Z, Iot.
The disappointment of the day IS the
speech Of Senator Blaine at Woodstock.
Conn. From that speech it is evident
that he sees that the administration IL
seeking to distract public attention from
domestic evils by plunging the country
into trouble with Mexico, that by a
foreign wal it expects to postpone the
settlement of financial questions, n
to make n basis for n new party. Sen
ator Blaine certainly sees all this, but
as certainly he does not show himself
equal to the occasion.
This Mexican business, by the way,
grows in Importance daily. But little
is needed, in the present state Ut Dor
der feeling, and with the orders now in
force OH both sides of the Rio Grande,
to produce actual warfare. We cannot
Justify our own position, though we may
be compelled to maintain that position
by fighting. Perhaps an explanation
by Mr.. Blaine of the petty motives
Which govern the administration on the
subject would have aroused opposition.
As it is, he has benefited neither the
country which Hayes seeks to disgrace,
nor the Republican party which Hayes
wishes to destroy.
All the army men and civilians who
have been examining the Washington
monument have finally decided that it
may safely be carried to its contem-
plated height-485 feet-at its present
location. The foundation will be
strengthened. and the money having
been already appropriated, there seems
to be no good reason why the work may
not go on at once. Nothing can pre-
vent it but some scheme to change the
plan of the monument.
Except that the coolest Inhabitants
Association" met and listened to al adj
dress and the customary readings, We
had no celebration on the 4th.
That projected Southern tour is get
ting reduced to shape. Now, they say,
there is no doubt that the White Sui
phur Springs will be visited. The me-
dic;nal virtues Of these Springs have
long been known to the politicians of
the South. aud nthe present perturbed
state of affairs the President and his
friends expect to receive all the benefits
of the waters as administered by those
qualified by long experience for that
purpose. He .tarries here only long
enough to arrange the remaining
foreign missions. None of these were
agreed upon at the last Cabinet meet
ing.
That delicious welcoming speech OF
Governor Varzandt, of Rhode Island,
to President Hayes, has had one effect.
1t has secured the appointment Of Van
zandt's friend to the best office in the
State. The Governor compared the
President to the sun, at whose rising we
forget the moon and stars that were be-
fore Geemed passing fair, etc. No
heather ever addressed his idol in a
more abject tone, and probably no
heather was ever half SO promptly re
warded. HERNANDo.
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The Cotton Crops.

We condense from the cotton report
mp to July 9th the following:
In Louisiana the stands are repre-
scnted III good; the plant is generally
forming and blooming we'll; its present
condition is much better than last year.
In Mississippi the character of the
weather has been generally more favor,
able than last year. There has been no
material change in the acreage; stands
are very generally reported as good.
Plants are forming well, with but few
blooms yet. The general condition is
good though plants are from eight to
ten days backward, compared with last
year.
Arkansas has had too much rain;
causing a slight decrease of say one per
cent, in acreage as last reported; stands
are, however, represented as good, but
the present condition does not cons
pare favorably with last year, the plant
being small, backward by ten days, and
the fields grassy.
The condition of the crops 10 North
Carolina and Virginia is fair but the
crops are two weeks late.
In Georgia stands are good aud the
plants are forming we'll, but not bloom.
ing to any great extent, being univer-
sally reported two weeks later than
last year. The condition of the CROP
good, though backward, we'll cultivated
and promising; some few but unimpor.
tant complaints of cut worms and lice.
In Florida the weather has been gen.
orally dry but favorable; stands some,
what irregular; plant about two weeks
later, but general condition compares
favorab.y with last year at this time.
Thirty-one answers have been receiv-
ed from II counties in Alabama; s re
port too much rain, 9 dry, 8 favorable.
s first of the month rains, and second
part day; 10 report planting over, S the
same amount as last year; 6 e decrease.
7 an increase; 26 report the stands good,
5 poor; II report the present condition
good and free Of grass, 9 grass, md Il
backward.
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Not Candidate for senator.

The New York san says that Mr..
Tilden is not a candidate for the office
of Senator of the United States in the
place now occupied by Roscoe Conk>
ling; and that he cannot be a candidate
for that Office. MIR. Tilden has been
elected by the people to be President
of the United States. Out of that
election he has been defrauded. If he
we're to seek or accept any other office
during the term for which he was thus
elected the act would amount to a con-
donement of the crime, and to a sub
mission toward those by whom it was
perpetrated. This is something that
Mr.. Tilden cannot and will not be q
party to. Hurrah for the plucky old
fellow. He is determined to die game.
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LATEST TELEGRAPHlC NEWS.
The President to Give. Southern
Democrats q Few Crumbs.
Hayes Pet Scheme Abandoned, 30
Says Report.
Gov. Nichols Expected 10 shield
the Returning Hoard
Eascal..
A Democratic Governor Pledged to Pro-
tect Criminals.

WASHINGTON, July 10.-Shrewd pol
~iticiaus express themselves satisfied
that the President has returned to his
first intention of giving a share Of
Southern Offices to Southern Democrats.
! It is known that the President aban-
doned this intention at the instance Of
Gen. Comfy and others, with a view OF
conciliating Blaine. who, he finds, will
not conciliate. The Southern Demo
cratic Senators have again the Presi-
dents ear. It is evident thst when the
edge of battle is reached, the President
must have some kind support from
Democratic Senators.
All hope of defeating q Democratic
organization of the House is abandon
ed, and the President is 10Y looking to
action which will secure the genefbas
support OF his measures from the ma
jority in that body. Hayes has cut
loose from Blaine.
The indictment Of the Returning
Board is having the effect OF driving
halfway dissatisfied Republicans clear
over to Blaine's camp. The Blaine
crowd is jubilant and will be enabled to
sntagonize the policy of the admins
~tration to some purpose by q union with
the Northern Democrats opposed to in
ternal improvement. They will defeat
the Texas Pacific and Mississippi ~levees,
especially the former well known ad-
ministration measure.
Dissatisfied Republicans seem glad
of IN opportunity to revenge them
selves in this manner on the President.
CHICAGO, July 10.-A dispatch to the
New York Times says the Chicago Ia
ter Ocean publishes the following:
Judge Lawrence, of this city, who
was q member of the late Louisiana
Commission, states, in regard to the in
dictment of Wells, Anderson and other
members of the Returning Board. that
it is q gross violation of the pledges
made by the Nichols government. 1t
was a distinct understanding that there
should be no political prosecutions.
Judge Lawrence said he had no donbt
these legal proceedings were instigated
by the Bourbon Democrats in Louisi-
lana, who are opposed to the Nichols
government, and that he and his friends
will use their influence to carry out the
pledge made in good faith and put an
end to these prosecutions, or at least
Gov. Nichols will exercise his pardon
ing powers if that should become nee
essary.
LONDON, July 10.--A special from
Constantinople to the Standard says:
Complete anarchy prevails"
Beyond the lines of the ~contending
armies the Bulgarian and Circassian
Tartars are numbering each other indis-
criminately.
The GuGrdidn's London cores
pondent says he understands the gov>
eminent has information that the Rus
SLAMS intend to occupy Constantinople
at all risks, unless the Turks antici>
pate that event. by making peace on
the Cars terms.
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A Body.

During the delivery of Gen. Wood
ford's address before the students OF
the State University the following nam
ed distinguished gentlemen occupied
seats on the r%ostruru. His EAceticncy
Gov. Stone, who is eI-oGctoP President
of the Board of Trustees, Hon L Q 9
Lamar, Chief Justice Simrall, Judge
II Fl Chalmers, Gen Jas r Chalmers,
Judge Il A Hill, Rev DR. Joseph Bard
well, DR. G NJ Walden, Ex- Governors
Charles Clark and Benz & Humphreys,
Gen W S Featherston, Col Harvey "
Walter, Hons Andrew J Baker. J a
Orr, j S Bailey, J L McCaskIl, Revs
Chas II Otken, j I Pickett, Messrs
Hugh.A Barr, H NJ Sullivan, Guth-
rio
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Another Richmond.

The Leader says n preacher named
Mecklin has lectured in Chester and de
livered himself of a TRADE of abuse
against the newspapers. He accused
the whole newspaper press of infdelity
and charged them with endeavoring t.
uproot Christianity and the establish
ment of q new religion; branded tht
editorial class as men only fit TO bt
stunned and avoided by society. Neck
lin, Fewell and Butler are fit bedfel
lows. The newspapers a easily sur
viye the blows of the noted trio.
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En- ternal Revenue District of
Mississippi.

q Internal Revenue District OF
Mississippi.
gEx-Gov Powers, Gelleesor. has or
ganized the counties Of his District intt
divisions, as follows:
LIST Division-Warren, Claiborne, Jff
~ferson, Adams, Wilkinson, Franklin
deputy, DIR. r. Fl. Walker. Vicksourg'
ed Division-Hinds, Copjah, Rankin
deputy, NJ. NJ. Mcleod, Jackson.
Sd Division-Pike, Amite, Lincoln.
La wrence, Simpson, Covington; deputy,
| Edgar West, McComb City.
4th Division-Hancook, Harrison,
jackson, Pearl, Perry, Green, Marion
deputy, Capt. VIM. E. Kelley, Bay St
Louis.
9Th Division-Jones, Wayne, Smith
Jasper, Clark, Lauderdale. Newton
Scott; deputy, Judge VIM. NJ Hancock
Quitman.
9Th Division-Kemper, Neshoba
Noxubee, Winston, Choctaw. Oktib
beha; deputy, Col. E. A. J. McHenry,
Macon.
7th Division-Lowndes. Clay. Sum
ner. Monroe, Chickasaw, Calhoun; de
putty, Judge W. D. Frazee, Okolona.
9Th Division-Pontotoc. Lee, TIA
wanda, Union, Tippah, Prentiss, Al
corn. 1ishomingo; deputy, j. W. Bell.
Pontotoo.
9th INSTRUMENTATION, Marshall, De
Soto, Qnitman, Tunica. Papola, Yalo
busha, Tate; deputy. Col. Victor W.
Thompson, Holly Springs.
10th Division Madison. Leake. At
tala, Yazoo. Holmes, Carroll, Montgom
cry, Grenada, Tallahatchie;deputy, II. A
Walker, Canton.
18th observation-disclosures. Bolivar
Suufower. Eefore, Washington, Isea,
quena, s3ssrkey; deputy, Capt. j. w
Robbie Greenville.
Gen. Julius Junkermann, Office De
putty.
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Persecution.

Printers sometimes get things a little
mi ted as we'll as the balance of man
kind. Mr.. Henry, of the BRooKHAvEN
LEDGER, was chosen ce-President of
the next annual Press Association of
this State. The New Orleans Plea
yune published a report of the proceed
ings aud among other things stated that
Mr.. Henry B. Haven had been chosen
one of the Vice. Presidents. -Tupelo
Journal.
1t seems We were born to be persecut.
ed, and the Picoyune is assisting in
the work. A few days ago we address.
ed the manager of the Picayune pos.
tai card-not exactly a challenge and
in replying he cut off our autograph
plain as print-then pasted it on the
envelope and wrote Brookhaven, Miss.
under it, leaving the impression that he
could not tell from whom the card was
received and would let the postmaster
decipher the hieroglyphics. Now such
things are calculated to make q timid
man feel bad.
But worse still. At the Press Con
vention some fellow proposed II name
for President, but another member,
with an eye To business ard 80. H.
stamped on his forehead, objected tc
the election, stating that it was the du'
ty of the President of the Association
to correspond with the various railroad
and steamboat lines to procure passes
for the members. and that u election
would be a death blow to the next Con
sention because "no railway OF steam
boat official in the United States could
read Henry's writing" That settled
rs.
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Arrest and Release Of X. II.

On last Friday morning. atEusselyille,
Pope county, Arkansas, Ben. Z. Rush,
late of eKalb, Kemper county, was
arrested upon q warrant issued by the
Governor of Arkansas, upon requisition
Of Governor Stone, of Mississippi, to
be returned to Kemper county, to an
swer an indictment Tor I'll assault with
intent to kill John. W. Chilly, on the
Goth of December, whose final assnssl-
nation on the Goth of April precIpitated
the famous Kemper riot on the H9th.
He was lodged in jail preparatory to
being returned. One J. G. Gully. of
Dardanelle, Arkansas, was named in
Governor Stones writ as the special
officer to receive his person and bring
him to Mississippi. After the requisi-
ton had been issued and forwarded,
Governor Stone, upon a second consid-
Grafton, was not satisfied, under the
peculiar circumstances of the cnse, with
the special officer named. he being n
Gully, and related 10 the Gullys of
Kemper, though at the time of the riot
he was in a distant State and not in any
wise connected with it., and he tele-
graphed Gov. Miller, of Arkansas, to
disregard his rcquisition until further
Leard from. Governor Miller, how
ever. overlooked Stones telegram to
that effect, AID issued his warrant I'M
der which Rush w;>s arrested. Then
remembering Gov. Stone's request to
delay action, he informed him VIA he
had done, and enquired his further
pleasure. Rush also te~legraphed Gov.
Stone, from the Jail in Russelville,
stating that he was arrested, was in the
hands of a relative of John w. Gully,
the man he was charged in the indict-
ment with making an assault upon with
intent to kill, and he feared violence.
foul play, or to that effect, and asked
his Gov. S~tone's) protection. Gov.
Stone then Immediately telegraphed
Gov. Miller, of Arkansas, asking him
to revoke his warrant, which he, (the
Governor of Arksnsas.) did, and Rush
has been released and is free again to
go where he pleases. He is probably,
possessed of hal sort of prudence
which will prompt him to keep out of
,he way of q rearrest.-Ne1idan Mer-
curry.
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An Appalling List.

The following named gentlemen, of
Kemper county, are said haze been kill
ed by the Radicals OF that section, led
by Chisholm and Gilmer. The list is
a frightful one, and i'll perusing it one
cannot wonder that the relatives and
friends of the dead should raise up and
kill the leaders of the murderous band:
Foot. Dabbs, waylaid, shot and kill
ed.
Sam Gully, waylaid, shot and killed.
Hal. Dawson, shot and killed
Bethany, shot and killed.
Judge Gambrell, shot and killed.
Doc. Floyd, shot and killed.
J. w. Gully, waylaid, shot and killed.
John Gully, waylaid, shot and killed.
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Snppose EIiey should be Con-
vicled.

Suppose the four indicted members
of the Louisiana Returning Board
should be convicted, after a fair trial,
and on legal evidence. where would that
leave Mr.. Hayes? What would he do?
Would he hold on to an Office after it
had been ~judicially determined, al
though in a collateral proceeding. that
he had no Legal title to it? Would he
retain the Office Of President of the
United States while the men who CON
ferred it upon him were languishing in
prison under conviction and sentence
for having conferred it fraudulently?
No trial has ever taken place in the
United States. not ave the impeach-
ment trial of President johnson, on
which greater consequences depended
than are likely to result from the trial
of these four men. The evidence and
all the proceedings of the court will be
read and reviewed by the whole country.
|If the verdict of the jury should be
guilt, and if that verdict should be
approved by the general. impartial pub
lie .dgment, there would be no course
left ouen to Mr.. Hayes but as a matter
of common decency to bow his head
and retire. -New York Sun.
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A ylspATcH to the Tribune attributes
to Gen. Sherman the following Interests
Ing political prediction:
He is said to have remarked that il
was necessary after the rebellion that
tho greatest soldier Of the war should
become President; it was in accordance
With the philosophy Of history that a
person chiefly known as a civilian, who,
however, had an honorable position in
the Union army, should be the next
President; and the President who takes
his seat in 1881 will be man who fought
upon the Confederate side, who was
young enough to see that he was in err
ror and has acknowledged it.
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usys; xou 4. DOLLAR?

1! SO, send it to this office n ge'
Tsp LEDGER until January LIST. 1878
Every person should be posted during
the campaign. and an opportunity fol
cheap reading ia now offered, Send IL;
vour Name anl dollar. In no case
will Il campaign subscriber be entered
upon our books unIees payment is made
In advance.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For EIOnfer.

We are authorized to announce J. F.. Jagers as
a Democratic candidate for reelection for ioateI
for Lincoln and Amite counties. at the Noyem.
Der election, subject to a decision OF a c0pven-
ton of these counties.
We are authorized to announce E. l.. Tarver as
a candidate for Floater for Lincoln and Amite
counties, subject to the action of the Democrat
ic party Of these counties.
We are authorized to announce j. d. Burke as
a candidate for Fioater to represent the counties
Of Lincoln and Amlte In the Legislature, subject
10 the action of the Democratic party.
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There are but three candidates in the
field for Governor-Lowry, Humphreys
and Stone. Trne Featherston's name
has been mentioned, but he has no
strength or following, We publish be
low the strength Of the three candidates,
~ we regard it, with big allowance for
| Humphreys and Stone. 1t will he seen
that Lowry is far ahead Of either of his
opponents. The list may not be entire-
" correct. In fact we are confident
Lowry will get twenty more votes than
wc have given him. Iu that event he
will be nominated on the fra. ballot:
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Mn. r. B. HAYES intends to visit the
South soon. He is anxious to meet the
leading men of the South at their
homes. Rutherford is not happy.-Er
No, not supremacy happy. He is
afraid the next House will organize
with a Democratic Speaker, and he is
coming South to "log-roll" with South
ern Congressman for their votes. The
man that sells out to him will be re-
~membered.
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.Miuimery! .Nistinery!

Miss K, E. Van Norman, having opened
a Millinery establishment at the at the
old stand of Hamilton & Mailman, IN
Wesson, Mississippi, announces to the
public that she has a choice stock of mil
iinery on hand, which she offers at New
Orleans prices. Satisfaction guaranteed.
A share Of patronage is solicited. Where
the goods are not on hand they Will be
ordered, on application. lMy5I.om
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The Supervisors transacted the or
binary business and adjourned to meet
again on the 4th of this month.
The above is from the Franklin Ban
ner Of tie 7th inst. Are the Super'
visors of Franklin retroactive in theil
h~usinass2 Sober ND. Jim.
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A BALTIMORE lady says Hilton di'
r ght in expelIing Seligman from th
Grand Union Hotel, because he we
such a dreadful snorer that noneaof til
guests on his floor could sleep.
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Ex-ArroRNEY GENERAL NORRIS ID
against every body generally and the
Democratic party particularly.-Er
Gan honest man is the noblest WORK
of Cod and 10 is not expected to min
gle with the vulgar masses.
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Teachers State Convention.

To avoid conflicting with the Demo
cratic State Convention, the meeting o
the teachers is postponed until August
Sth, 1871. Reduced fares IA be so""f
cd on Railroads.
BY order of Executive Committee.
w. l.. SUTTON,
Pro. Executive Committee.
JACKSON, Miss, July 9th, 1877.
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Mrs. CIeEnIsler ssushes.

At the Fourth Of July celebration at
Woodstock, Conn, Mrs. Clemmer in
suited the Southern people by reading
the following libellous poem:
And do we dream we, hear
the far, low cry OF fear,
Where in the Southern land,
The masked, barbaric band,
Under the covert night,
Still fight the towards fight,
Still strike the assassin's blow,
Smite childhood, girlhood low
Great Justice canst thou see
Unmoved hat such things be?
See mnrderers go free,
Unsought? Bruised in her grave
The girl who fought to save
Brother and sire. She died for man,
She leads the lofty van
OF hero womea. Lit her name
With ever-kindling fame.
Her youths consummate flower
Took on the exalted dover
Of martydom. And Death
And Love put on her crown
Of high renown. = i
Cease, bells of Freedom, cease.
Hush happy songs OF Peacel
If such things yet may be,
"Sweet land OF Liberty"
In thee, in thee'
Mrs. Clemmer ought to take the ad-
vice Hamlet gave to Ophelia-"to q
nunnery CO." The world would be the
worse off if cursed with much of her
stock. Her article is an epitnph to Miss
Cornelia Chisholm, but false when it
says our people are MASKED barbarians
who fetht the towards fight and strike
the assassin's blow under the W of
night. The old mummy is not posted
as to the Kemper fight, and has wreath
ed a garland of poesy without follow
ing the text of truth. If any of Mrs.
Clemmer's relatives or friends visited
the South during the late war they
could have told the old "vial Of wrath"
that the Southron never fought the
towards fight.
As Mrs. G. was near the scene of the
following mentioned occurrence she
might be able to write a truthful poem
about it. Let's hear from the epitaph
poet:
CHESTER, Pa, July Airs. Louisa
Culin was shot in the head this morn
ing by some person unknown. Her
condition is critical.
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Mart for Lincoln COUNTY,.

RSpoKHAvEs. MISS, July 18th, 1877.
Having OBTAINED from Mr. Erwin Lewis the
State agency, for the line Of the railroad South
mari, I hereby appoint Messrs. Marshall l. Parr
as my agents for the same purpose in Lincoln
county. I. r. STRICKLAND, Agent.
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Notice to Bridge Builders.

Notice is hereby given that q bridge is ordered
by the Board of Supervisors of Lincoln county,
10 be built across Boguechltto Creek, at P. g..
Milam's place, on the Brookhaveh and Summit
road. by the list of October, 1877. to be let to the
lowestbidder. Contractors are referred to the
Clerk Of the Board for Information as to plan,
etc. j. NJ. BUCKLEY,
Jlf24t. Clerk of Board.
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Col. BEN. KING is the coming man
for Senator from the counties of Copiah
and Claiborne He is the man for the
place, and We are glad to see no man
will oppose him from Copiah. 1t is
yielding to the veteran leader nothing
more than he deserves.
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LAWRENCE COUNTY has instructed It'll
delegates to vote for Gwin, only, fof
Auditor.-EI. 1
Well, how many candidates should
they be instructed to vote for for AuciJ
tor?