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Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26
An Influential C0IOred BaaR en-
tho Situation.
VTCKsBuRG, MISS, Oct. Goth, 1871.
fdtlOP NJ tho HaFald,

VICKsBuRG, MISS, Oct. Goth, 1871.
Editor Of the Herald:
DEAR SR-Please allow me through
the columns Of your paper to express to
my iellow-cilizens, both white and
colored, Republicans and Democrats,
that | misconceived the true funda-
mental object Of the meeting held in
the Office OF J. S. Morris, on Monday
night, October 18th.
/ understood that body OF liberal
and influential gentlemen, who have at
times in the past acted with the Repub.
lican party, and times against it, high
toned men from each class Of our citl-
zens, were 10 take the place Of the Re
publican party, which at the present at
least is not In action. And expected
10 meet there men with whom were
acquainted as Republicans, (and In
fact invited some lhere,) such men as
w. T. Montgomery, VIM. D. Lewis, j.
T. Montgomery, Monroe Bell and
other colored gentlemen from the
lower part OF the county; and from
Vicksburg such as Messrs. E. Hill,
Charley p. Head, George 7. Brown,
N. A. Anderson, Joshua S. Morris,
w. w. Edwards, Martin Keary, Stephen
Johnson, l. D. Shadd, Robt. Brown,
McCalloway and others; from the
uper part of the county, Messrs. J. W.
Bourne, John Gilbert, w. II. MCGEE,
Anderson Griffin, Sol White, +. f.
Belt, and A. w. Wilson, and expect
ed the white citizens who were inter-
ested In the movement TO invite lib
eral, influential, and better class oI
white citizens. There was but few OF
the gentlemen above named at the
meeting, and by seriously rejecting
over the matter subsequently,, I have
concluded that the object Of the move.
ment is to defeat Mr.. Flanagan, for
Sheriff, and |, like Tray, have gotten
into bad company, having . different
aim In Q great respect to what sup
pOsed, aud l take this mode of inform
ing my fellow-cilizens, both Republic
cans and Democrats, that l sever my
self from oil connections with the Ad
ministration Party formed at j. 8
Morris's Office, aud will support Mr.
Flanagan for Sheriff. But l still main
tain my Republican principles, ant
pursue this course only for the presen
emergency. 1t is my desire aud inten
tion 10 unite and act with the bette
class Of our citizens, both white ant
colOred. Still looking forward
in the future for such q course TO b,
pursued as that described In my lette
TO the Leader in the issue of Octobe
4Ih, whereby may be inaugurated II
this county and State harmoniou
political principles between the Nv,
races which may DO handed dow
from generation to generation, an
whereby VIC will be blessed with goo
government, harmony aud prosperit
both politically aud commercially her
among ourselves, aud command NOR
respect abroad. Very respectfully,
CYRUSJ. MARSHALL.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26
Hen. Thomas c. CaachIags,

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the nominee for the Office of Aitor.
ney-General Of the State, was born in
Warren county, Mississippi, January
llth, lS47, and is now In his ihIrty.Arst
year.
At the outbreak Of the late war be.
tween the States, he was but q mere
lad, yet, be nevertheless, enlisted 10 the
ranks at the firing oil the fret gun, aud
served with his characteristic courage,
FIRST in the Virginia army, after
wards 10 tho army Of Tennessee, to the
firing Of the last. Too youthful
to have stars or bars upon his col.
lar, still nature had knighted him
ct birth and commissioned him as one
OF her noblest and manifest spirits "in
the worlds broad field Of battle"
Mr.. CAtchings Is q graduate OF our
State University his name is among
the alumni, we think, Of the year 1855.
In the same year he entered upon the
profession Of law, and established him.
self in the city of Vicksburg, at which
place be now resides. He at once gave
promise Of the very marked abilities
as q lawyer, that have since dislin-
gushed him, and so eminently qualify
him for the important position to which
he will be called by the suffragans Of
his State In next November.
In the year 1876, when our people,
with q coDvulslve and preternatural
effort, born Of expiring agony, loosed
the grasp Of RadicaliSm from their
throats, Warren county was almost 10
the last gasp, aud like many Others
wherein such large black mAjoritieG
prevailed, seemed helpless. None oI
het sons did nobler work than did the
subject OF our sketch In that exciting
conflict. He was chosen as q standards
bearer, aud was triumphAntly elected
to the Senate of the State, wearing hon
orably the mantle Of his father, DR.
CatChings, who once adorned q seat Ia
that body, In the good old days before
the war.
Mr.. Catchings at once took proml'
nent and leading position In the Sen
ate. By his ability, his modesty, anC
his frmness, he commanded the re
. spect aud friendship Of ell his fellow
members, of both parties. He servet
D efficiently and faithfully on the Judi
ciary Committee, the Committee Of
8 Elections, and other important Com
!, mittees. His legal abilities were q
/. once felt aud recognized In that body
3 and on several important occasions b
signalized them.
The State Convention In recognitio
! Of bis ability as q lawyer, and bis eel
vices to the State, especially during th
memorable campaign Of 1875, an
= the two sessions of the Legisll
; ture, which have succeeded, on the 2
4 day OF August last, called him from b
i seat In the Senate to ill the hlg
4 and responsible position Of law oflct
! of the State. And that he will q
q the highest expectations Of his most a
: dent admirers, acquit himself wi
a. credit, aud command the confiden
10 and respect of the people OF this Coz
"a monweallb, all who know him persO
N ally, confidently predict, and none vi
are acquainted with his past histoT
will deny.-[ChickassW Messenger.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26
Card.
VIcKsBURG, o

VICKSBURG, Oct. ~, 1871.
Editor Vicksburg Herald:
AS Il is in order fer those of the
Democratic nominees whose names
were used in the National Admins
tration party, to say something, have
have this to say:
am In no way connected with the
National Administration party; never
attended one of its meetings; never
sought nomination or endorsement by
Il, either directly or indirectly, and as
my name is on the Democratic ticket,
| have requested the editor Of the
Leader 10 take II Off the one In his pa
per. Nevertheless, l desire and will
be glad to receive the vote of every
good citizen Of the county, regardless
Of his political creed.
l am glad of the opportunity of here
publicly returning my sincere thanks
to the voters at the last Primary EleC
ton for permitting me 10 be their nom,
,nee for County Assessor without 0p'
position. Respectfully,
ED. W. FoLKEs.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26
A Card.

To the Editor OF the Herald:
In Thursdays issue of your paper l
took occasion 10 cay TO RepUblicd ms,
not 10 the "public,' that was in no
way connected with "The New De-
parture" ticket, My object was 10
have them understand that the Repub.
lican party was good enough Tor me,
and that l had not seen at to leave 1t
to 90 into THE New Departure" party,
or any other party. Commenting up.
on what | had TO say in that connec-
ton, The Morning Leader, the organ
OF "'rhe Brand New Git up and Git So
ciety," very blandly aud wisely re-
marks: "But for his card, the mem
bers OF the National Administration
party, and the world at large, would
have been totally oblivious as to his
mortal existence, and especially indif.
ferent as to his political connections
and preferences"
This gorgeous compliment to myself
Is too highly appreciated TO pass unno-
ticed; The elegance Of itl diction too
remarkably precise to escape the sweep
of my very grateful grappIers. II the
ponderous and awful sachems oi
'Ihe Skipping Skeedaddlers' Party
had no' wished to pull me, body, boot
and breeches, clear and clean out o
tho magnificent obscurity into which
their little organ, with funny name, 81
tenderly consigns me, why the follow
ing patriotic appeals-why this affec
tionate whine with a yaw-hoo, placel
in my hands few days ago and bear
ing ((alsely) the signature Of maj
not within q thousand miles of thu
document at the time II was written:
VIcKsBURG, MISS, Oct. II, 1871.
Mr.. WM. II. MCGEE - Dear Sir
There will be a meeting of the Count,
Republican Executive Committee, Of
Washington stree, at the Office Of j. S
Morris, Just below Hardaway's drul
store, in Hunts building. You ar
earnestly requested TO be present a
business OF vast importance will b
transacted.
JOHN T. RANKIN, Chairman.
Trusting that | may be remembere
only in Kindness by ye "Jumppin
Travellers" l am, ETC.,
WIN. Il. MCGEE, Obscurist.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

BRANDY, hope, murmured a sailor
on a desert isle, when he stopped to
pick up q large black bottle which the
waves had washed to lis feet Beer, l
expect he said softly, pausing In his
labor Of Juggling at somewhat obstl-
nate cork. Tracts, by jingoP he in-
dignantly exclaimed, when the edifying
but scarcely convivial contents of the
flask were exposed to view. The Lon
don Telegraph tells this story In COM
menting upon a singular collection OF
articles that were put in bottle which
was placed recently beneath the corner
stone of new college building at
Nottingham. In the bottle there were
Samples OF lace and hosiery; ian
italian silk stocking, dozen Of which
only weigh three and a.half ounces, as
worn by Queen Victoria" specimens
OF the present fashions in ladies' and
gentlemen's dress, and a few current
coins of the realm"
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26
Preparing for the Great Baltimore
Race.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 2O-RntrIes for the
great extra race for $1,000, with $500
a chance each. az miles, TO be run Tues.
day, the first day Ot the meeting Of the
Maryland Jockey Club, has closed with
Ten Brock, Tom Oohiltree and Parole.
Parole arrived this morning In perfect
condition. Ten Brock and UChiltree
have been on the track for several days,
taking their morning exercise In the pres.
ence Of large number OF visitors, All
three horses are certain 10 start IL no aO-
cident happens, The stables are filled
with the dnest horses OF the country. The
track Is In perfect condition.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

THIS ia the way the Louisville
Courler.J ournal speaks up for this Sec
tIon of the country: "Over 100000
will be required for the completion Of
the Chicago breakwatGr, and about
$l,5OO0OO will be asked for at the ap-
preaching session of Congress for i'm
proving harbors, ETC., on Lakes Michi-
gan, Huron and Erie. The Fox river
Improvement" in Wisconsin will re-
quire $75O,O0O during the next year
Yet, when anything ia said about i'm
proving the Lower Mississippi by con
structing proper levees aud otherwise
protecting and improving hundreds o
millions worth Of property on that ma
tlonal highway, there is vigorous or!
of JobbGry" on the part Of Northerl
papers. Consistency is, verify, a jewel
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

ST. LOUIS. Oct. 2O.-The Kansas City
Times, speaking Of the Texas land swim.
die, says one Of the large banking houses
In Austin, two | hicago bankers and two
real estate dealers, aud two attorneys In
st. Louis; 0 bank and two real estate deal.
ers In indianapolis, and others In Cincin.
natl, Cleveland and Pittsburg are 10
be, or have been, arrested as connected
with the fraud. The Times also SAYS
there has been q wei organized system OF
forgery 10 iull practice In the Western
country for eight or nine years.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26
Tho Georgia ngarahalahIn.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20.-Dr. Culner, pri.
vate secretary TO Mr. stephens, says, IN
relation to the Marshalship VI Georgia, de-
clded yesterday, 1t is proper to state that
Gordon did not support the claims Of Mr.
huif against those Of MT. FilzsimmOns.
1t ls also proper 10 state that while sew
eral Of the delegation had special and par
licular friends, yet Mr., Filzslmmons was
the second choice OF large majority.
This appointment gave entire satisfaction
10 the whole delegation.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26
Opposed 10 Early Adjournment
SpecIal to the New Orleans Picayune.1

WAsHrSGToN, Oct. Ex-senator Beck
is very emphatic against an early ad.
journment. He holds that the resump-
ton act should be repealed that silver
should be remonetized and the tariff
and tax laws revised, and that these
measures are essential in order TO
revive business and relieve the work.
ing classes. He says that a failure to
meet public expectation on these points
would be fatal to the Democratic party.
These ideas are impressing many
Democrats favorably.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

The Radicals iu the U. S. Senate
seem determined TO keep control of
that body by any means in their power
1t is q question of very little import
anCe with them, whether a person is
Justly entitled TO his seat or not. The
Louisiana Senators have been met by q
point.blauk denial of their rights, and
tho State of Louisiana is denied, twelve
years after the close Of the war, repre-
sentatlon in one branch OF Congress
Thank God, the day of retribution il
not Far of,
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26
The PopSs Health-Ha Takes no In.
taTast IN Church Affairs.

LONDON, Oct. 2O--A special dispatch
from Rome TO the Tines says the POpo's
for an habltual sOmnOlency, which diBqJit.
etc his physicians. Although he likes 70
receive visitors, and 10 chatty with them,
he seems 10 have ceased TO take any inter-
est In affairs Of the Church, and almost In.
variably dlsmisses any one who comes 70
talk 70 him on business. The Affairs OF the
Papaey are now without any supreme
pOntlhcial guidance, being conducted elm.
ply by heads OF various state Depart
ments, and by Presidents Of various con.
gregatlOns. Jealousy reignS among these
bodies, and as each does a. it cults its
chiefs, Papal Government is threatened
with division and anarchy.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

"Helen's Babies" brought out "SOme.
body Else's Babies" That Husband oil
Mine" finds M imilator in "That Moth.
er.in-Law OF Nine" and now the Com
mercial's cat poetry has provoked q
whole progeny OF meowing klllenish
verses which We have sIraBgled In the
waste basket. For gracious sake, Sui
" Pasha, don't. Scat
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

SOMETIMES people make a mistake
from bad judgment. II they have the
moral courage TO undo that mistake
when they find they are wrong, it
shows spirit that is very praisewor'
thy. For instance, Messrs. Spears and
Bedford have made great political
mistake. Their most intimate tricnds
will not sustain them in their present
course. There Is but one thing for
them 10 do. They must undo what
they have done.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

Mn. AoAsIz says that in certain Am
azonian tribes, on the day Of his mar
riage, while the wedding festivities are
going on, the bridegrOOm's hands are
tied up 10 a paper bag with fire ants,
II he bears this torture smilingly and
unmoved, he is considered fit for the
trials OF matrimony.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

Mr.. CURTIS, in Harper's Weekly, does
not give a very rose-colored view of the
solidarity Of the Republican party in
New York. Speaking of the appoint
ment Of the State Committee by the
Rochester Convention, he says;
The state Committee, which was ap-
pOinted In the usual manner, and which,
of course, represents the sentiments OF the
large majority OF the Convention, was de.
dared ''in permanence" for two years, and
authorized at It's discretion to discharge
the duties OF q State Convention In 1878,
but In any case to remain in office until q
new Committee shall be chosen at the State
ConyentiOn in 1870. The pretense for this
action Is that there Will be only Judge OI
knneals TO elect next year, and that Q
c61VentiOn is not worth while for the nom
fnnfion OF single candidate. The rea
pufnose Of this singular act, however, IL
niafn. 1t Is to stife any authoritative dec
taration Of the party until after the mex
dh0lce Of United states senator, and TO al
taF the extraordinary speeches Of the lat
CnAventlon to stand until that election al
the last official manifesto OF Republican
New York.
Acunning piece of business on COnk
llng's part, and decidedly rough on tn
Administrator Republicans.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

The other day a mean man out 10
Western Iowa went of into quiet
country place aud died so quick that
his wife got his insurance money before
the company had time to fail. The
President says be never felt so swim
died and cut up since he has been in
the business HaWkeye.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

TIE Washington correspondent of
the Nashville American writes that the
Tennessee Congressional delegation
furnished one of Randall's "tOwers OF
strength" in the election for Speaker.
-[Memphis Avalanche.
We judged as much when we cav
that the Avalanche was opposing Ran
dali. 1t possesses a wonderful negative
influence in Tednessee.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

BIsHoP SwEDENBoRG, father Of the
founder Of the New Church, knew
we'll how 10 combine business and re.
ligiOn. He gave this advice 10 bis son
"YOu write we'll, you reckon well, and
thank God you are not married. Sec
that you get a good wife, and some.
thing with her. Pray God to lead you
In His holy WAy."
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

How much overdone the business Of
producing cotton is, may be learned
from the low price OF the raw material
Notwithstanding the unusual consump.
ton of cotton goods almost the world
over. But the remedy of the cotton
States lies not In diminished production
alone, we must get to manufacturing
also The middlemeD who handle our
cotton, make the greatest profits out Of
It. By manufacturing all We produce
as well as producing but limited crop
we can best secure our self-defensC
against all outsiders, and be "masterl
Of the situation."-[Fay Chronicle.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26
The Hpinoopal convsntion.

Boston, Oct. 2O.--The Committee on
Book OF Common Prayer, reported that
any consideration OF the following cub.
jects was inexpedient. To request the
House OF Bishops TO select o special col.
lection for burial service, 10 precede the
Lesson; a special form OF service for burial
Tor children; OF making the prayer for
Congress applicable TO tue Legislatures Of
the different States and Territories, and
changes IN the rubrlcs. Report was
adopted,
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26
omcsTs OF the Brotherhood Of HngI.
u60Ea.

BOSTON, Oct. 20.-The Brotherhood Of
Engineers elected the following officers
for the ensuing year: Grand Lhlef kngi-
neer, p. M. Arthur; let Grand Engineer,
T. ID. Ingraham; ID Grand Engineer, VIM.
Robinson; lst Grand Assistant Engineer,
L. B. Green; ID Grand Assistant Engineer,
VIM. b. Thrall; 81 Grand Assistant, Geo.
Bennett, Grand Guide, ThOs. korter;
Grand Chaplain, Geo, W. Tiers.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26
Mrs. Gilman Going to tho Lunati Asy.
lum.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2O.--At the Plymouth
Churcn prayer meeting last night, Mr..
Beecher, referring TO the case OF W. q.
Gilman, insurance scrip broker, who has
been sent TO the Penitentiary, says es.
peclally hard was II to see bic niece, Mr..
Gllman's vile, 90 to tue Lunatc Asylum,
as she will do this week, and see also her
dear children distributed among her
friends.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

CINCINNATI, Oct. lS.-The official
figures give Bishop 2s,l25 over West,
with Ashtabula, Hardin aud Starke
counties 10 hear from. In these Coun-
ties last year, the majoriIles we're;
Ashtabuls, Hayes 4iS; Hardin, Hayes
Ill; Starke, Tilden 1852.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

CoLoRED MEN,dO you think 1t would
encourage the white people to continue
10 educate your children, for you to
elect Edwards & Company 10 import
ant Offices?
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

CoLoRED MEN, do you think II would
encourage the white people to continue
to educate your children, for you to
elect Edwards 8 Company TO Import
ant ofices2
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

CoLoRED MEN, do you think 1t would
encourage the white peoplet to continue
to educate your children, for you to
elect Edwards & Company to import
ant ofEices2
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26
senator .TOnes's Financial Prop
Special to the Chicago Times

Special to the Chicago Times
WARRINGTON, Oct. Ex-senator Jones
intends to introduce in the next two or
three days q bill remonetizing the silver
dollar. lie will also present to.mor-
row the report Of the Silver Commits
sion, which o lvocates a blmetallic
standard. The bill to beintroduced by
Senator Jones merely restores the old
standard, making silver q Iegsl.tender.
He claims to have canvAssed the Senate
In such q way as to be certain Of the
passage of this bill, and 1t is equally
certain that It will 60 through even
with less opposition in the House. The
President has already announced him
self as inclined 10 look faYorably upon
reconciliation of silver, and Senator
Jones thinks that, If the bill is passed
by large majority IN Congress, the
President would not venture upon ve'
toing 1t.
Senator Cockerell, of Missouri, says
that he is in favor OF this bill, and tha
he is quite certain, also, that 1t will
pass. Senator Gordon says the SAINT
thing, and that he will vote for 1t. Th'
impression seems to prevail among tht
Western and Southern members tina
this Bill will easily pass the Senate
Whether this will be brought up Il
the extra session will largely depenC
upon the action of tho Democratic ant
Republican caucuses. 1t is still pro
posed to consider nothing but the sub
jects presented In the Presidents mes
sage, and unless a contrary policy
adopted, this bill will 60 over TO tn
regular session.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26
A Strike Collapsing.

LONDON, Oct. 2O.-The strike on the
Great Southern and Western Railroad in
with American mails, Shove signs OF col
lapsing.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

NOTWITHSTANDING the pictures OF
them by the Peoples Weekly, the State
Candidates will be elected by very
large majority.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

CITIZENS OF Warren county, one
fourth Of the taxes you pay is consum'
ed in paying interest on Radical debts.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

CoLoRED MEN, do you think 1t would
encourage the white people to continue
TO educate your children, for you to
elect Edwards & Company to import
ant offices?
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

CITIZENS of Warren county, one
fourth of the taxeS you pay is consum'
cd in paying interest on Radical debtS.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

SENATOR JONES Is In favor Of the
reconciliation of silver, ct the special
session.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

CITIZENS of Warren county, one
fourth of the taxes you pay iS cOnsum'
cd In paying interest on Radical debts.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

TEE success of the N. A. party means
the restoration Of negro influence.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

COUNTRY people, do you wish your
labor disorganized3
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

THE coal miners at Taylorville, Pa,
and iron miners at Briggs's shaft, have
agreed TO go to work.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

CITIZENS Of Warren county, one
fourth Of the taxes you pay is consum.
ed in paying interest on Radical debts.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

Now is the time to gather nuts and
crack jokes.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

The season for the festive doughnut
has arrived.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

THE Mule ticket will be dlslanced.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26
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sunday Morning. October 21.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-26

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