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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13
The Attorney GemeraIShip-.-COl
=. NJ. Meek, Of LOWndeS.

EDS. CLARION: In the selection OF candi-
dates to represent It's. we are accustomed t.
look to the press for guioance. An it is tc
the CLARION that we most generally refer
when we desire 10 obtain a full and clear
presentation of the merits and claims Of
those Of our leading men who aspire through
their own, or the efforts of their friends, tC
positions of honor and trust. Your journal
1 believe circulatcs more widely through
the State than any other newspaper in oul
limits, and this fact, together with the cir
cumstances of your location at the seat oil
government, gives you an advantage, which
| am sure you use i'm partially, in which is
at times delicate and always a trying task
that of enightening and directing the peo-
pie in the matter of making wise and judi
cius selections among those who are brought
before them as candidates.
For Attorney General, several have been
mentioned as candidates, the most promi-
nent being Col ) NJ. Meek, OF Lowndes
This is an important office, and we need
good L aterial for it, and, without rejecting
upon or discussing the claims of Others
have no doubt yon will agree with me in
the assertion that we can find it in Co
Meek.
No man in the State occupied a more
prominent position at the bar than Col
Meek, nor is there one who adorns in great
ter degree his profession. His reputation
as lawyer extends far beyond the limits of
Mississippi, and has been acquired by the
exertion of splendid abilities, hard labor
and Jealous application. He is eminently
he be chosen, he will fill it in a manner to
reflect credit upon himself and the State.
That he Is entitled to some such rccogni-
tion of his services public man, as one
who has labored long and faithfully to
bring about the overthrow of Radicalism
and with it the present happy and prosper
Gus condition of affairs, | canddly believe.
Few men in Mississippi can show a better
or brighter record. In all the campaigns
through which we passed he has taken an
active part; his voice has been heard in
nearly every portion of the State, and he
has labored with an unselfish and self sac
have all had at heart. He has never him
self asked or sought an office, but has been
content to perform his duty. and share with
the humblest citizen, in private life, either
the hard lot of defeat or the glorious results
of victory.
SO far as | can ascertain-anl my means
Of obtaining facts have been usually good
Col Meek is the choice of this section of
East Mississippi, where is best known. In
distant portions of the State he has been ia
vorably mentioned, aud have no doubt his
nomination will be hailed with delight
everywhere-it would give universal salts
faction, and would add strength to any
ticket which could be selected by the party
in convention. Let Us have good State
ticket, made up of strong, able, representa-
tive men-men in whose capacity aud flel-
ity we can implicitly rely, and we will
have an additional incentive to labor to
elect it.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

SUITs are pending in the United States
district court by the bond holders of the
Mobile and Ohio Railroad company
against that corporation to foreclose GER
tain mortgages. The corporation is I'M
derstood to be in dilapidated condition.
It's creditors complain of its delinquency
in meeting its obligations, and the public
complain of its extortionate and discrim
mating tariffs. The State of Mississippi
has stronger ground of complaint than
all Though it enjoys the protection Of
her laws, and extends from one extremi-
ty of her territory 10 the other, it has re
fused to pay cent of taxation as other
roads are doing for the support of the
State government.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13
EAST MISSISSIPPI.
For Secretary Of State.

Eds. CLARION 1t seems to be conceded
that Col. Kinloch Falconer, OF Marshall
county, will be our nominee for the office
of Secretary of State, and it is understood
that he has announced his intention to be a
candidate if nominated. L have known Col.
f. intimately for years. and know of no
gentlemen so well qualified. in every sense
of the word, to fill the place for which he
is named.
Col. F. graduated with honors at our State
University in 1860, and went into the late
war as private soldier in 1861. By meri-
torious services he won his promotion, and
In 1862, at the request of the late General
Braxton Bragg. he was assigned to the staff
of the army of Tennessee as Assistant Ad-
jutant- General. This place he continued to
hold under Bragg, Beauregard, Johnston
and Hood. and surrendered with that army
under Gen. Johnston, in North Carolina, in
Nav, 1860 There is not a true soldier of
the grand old army of Tennessee who does
not remember Kinloch Falconer with graf
itude. He filled his Office with ability, I'M
firing industry and strict adherence to duty.
And yet such was his unyarying kindness
to privates and officers alike, that the soldiers
of the army came to regard him as friend :;
and to-day, all over the State, we who were
soldiers of the army of Tennessee will be
found almost without exception urging his
nomination. We know his high character
and ability. as well as his genial and kindly
nature; and we are sure that the State can
not find an ADLER or more faithful man
within her borders to fill the place. That
he NAV be nominated and elected is our
earnest wish. DALTON.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

If there are any Democrats who think
of swapping the Democratic party for the
Republican party on the ground that the
0resent Administration is favorable TO the
project of Southern Pacific Railroad
and will ls4i3g more Northern Republican
support to the measure that It will re-
eeive from the National Democracy, they
hsd better abandon the delusion at once,
The New York Times is the most inhu-
ential Republican Journal In the country
and it wrathfulIg repels the statement
that Mr.. Hayes is in favor of government
aid 70 the scheme. Speaking for Its party
it says
This Is an issue on which the course at
Egdbuted TO the President would challenge the
eondem nation OF the majority of the Repub-
IIean party. aud which may p1eVe 70 be the
touchstone Of the character Of the Admt4is-
trafion which can III afford TO dispense with
such moral support as & sill retains.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13
DEMOCRATIC Wpr.
TGNNHV ~"

pursuant 10 a call mad.
Cup The Democratic voter. i, que .aa.
asserno led Ia Mass Meeting A'lhl1 81
the 9TH OF June, no Tunlp NJ. 'A.-rllr
Tue purpose Of sending delrgsr.. '''''..'
~ Convention yet to De- r.II.r. '.' CON-.
whose object viii be the ....,,... l''l u...
TO State Convention 10 BE- .s...'r 'sl..
OF making nomination. Tor stu '' Wee
On mouoa' Mr. b. II. Pitm4o
TO the Chair and explained I'M a0. '.-.
meeting. l.e.a..
tary. .+ +" o..
On motion of Mr.. A.PWat.o..n.
ing went into an election Jy hail.. '....
egqtes. ''. Y. ON.
On motion Of Dr.. Catching, ,n.n
elected 5 delegates aud al,era3,..
DELEGArFs.
Jas. Trip, l.. B. Mo,eIey + o.
Walter Hendricks, john 4. linn d. '....-.
ings, william RoJb. ''...
ALrERNArf..
a. +. Watson. Spot,w1oI g.-I.
Chiles, Jas Miller Mr. Greon.BIT e.. p
John Canada, John Dcttrrry. ..t
On motion, in The absrn.. ar..
delegates the alternate. were 0...
act in the Convention iu the a-F.-u...
names appear upon thcIl., .I..r....
of one of the delegates tHraIt.r....
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SPIRIT OF THE MISSISSIPPI
PRESS
What They Say About the SItun-
lion.

Oxford Eaglel
Will the branless asses, North and South,
never cease their warnings to Gov. stone {.
Neither the Fraudulent President or his
Secretary of State will be permitted to die
tate TO the Governor of Mississippi as 70
| what his duties are. He understands them
and will discharge them in his own way
without the intermeddling Of outsiders. lie
is the Governor of a proud State, and not a
plant tool in the hands of the Administers
ton.
Central Start
The Chairman Of the County Executive
Committee also states one of the objects OF
! the Convention to be to send delegates to
the State Convention, whenever and where
ever the same shall meet. This also is q mat
ter Of prime importance and should be care
| fully acted upon. II it be said that this Con-
yention is called 200 soon, the answer is that
there is no reason why ar active canvass
/ should follow right upon the heels of its adj
! journment and the candidates, by common
| consent, can defer hostilities until the crop
| is Land by.
Vicksburg Herald
! The country has watched with more or
less interest and amusement the Presidents
exploring expeditions in the South in
search of old Wings. 1t seems to be admit
ted that il he discovers any they will be
considered his "by the right OF discovery +"
His energy in this respect goes to show that
he is perhaps interested in the New Party
movement.
Columbus Index
Every man. protesting to appreciate our
political necessities, will unite in depreca-
ting division among ourselves. To secure
harmony, every true man will make any
sacrifice, not inconsistent with manhood
To this end, we would suggest that any as
pirant fer office, who is obnoxious to even
q respectable minority OF the party, should
subordinate his individual desires to the
unity aud welfare of the people by refusing
to become Candidate.
Columbus Index.
Last election, there was some division and
we wanted two votes of carrying the coun-
~ unanimously. This year let US close up
and, presenting a united front, see II we
can't win over those two lonesome voters
whom we lost last time through division.
Natchez Democrat
Inc new party movement which was ad-
vocated so warmly by many Of both the
Republican aud Democratic parties, has not
met with the response which its too san
suine advocates anticipated.
Calhoun Democrat.l
we are In favor of calling our party the
democratic party, leaving the handle eff.
"e are In favor Of getting down the old
musty' rusty volumes of Jefferson and Cal.
noun that have been lying ON the ton shelf
SO long and reading them over again. Tbev
use 70 be mighty fine reading. and we
wouldn't be surprised If there are soma.-
tn'ng good In them yet. At any rate LET
US refresh our minds concerning the old
landmarks. 1t will do US good.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13
WE see it stated thai the Illinois Cen

We see it stated thai The fllinQis Cen
trail Railroad has sold during the six
months ending April 80, 1877, $500
acres of lapd in the several counties
through which the line runs. The
amounts in each county are certified to
the clerks of the several counties in or
der that the property may be placed
upon the list for taxation this year.
The Illinois Central has changed large
territory IN Illinois from the condition Of
a wilderness to a prosperous country
Astounding in cities, villages, and agri-
cultural resources.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

THE chief issues in the pending Ohio
election will be the financial one, includ-
ing the proposition to repeal the Repub
Tican law demoneytising silver and plac-
ing it where it belongs on the same
basis with gold. The Democrats will
cooperate" with Mr.. Hayes on his non
intervention policy, CHAT is, they will let
It work TO the best advantage,) but they
will respond to the declaration unani-
mously made by the Democratic mem
bers of the last Congress, that ''the title
* of Rutherford B. Hayes to the Presi-
+" dency rests upon disfranchisement CT
g lawful voters, the false certificates of
returning officers acting eorrnptly, and
g the decision Of Commission which has
refused to hear evidence of alleged
- frand-that for the first time are the
Americas people confronted with the
g fact of a fraudGlently-elected President,
- and that the fraud viii not be silently
g acquieseed in by the country, and that
- no hour should pass in which the usur-
patton is forgotten.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

A CORRESPONDENTS of the Meridian
Mercury breaches a subject TO which
very little attention has been paid-viz .
the proposed amendment to the Consti-
tuition abolishing the office of Lieutenant
Governor The writer is opposed to the
measure. The saving to the State, he
asserts, will amount to only $500 per an
num, which, ke thinks, will not compen-
safe for the violation of the fundamental
principle of democratic government that
the people should choose their own agents.
In case of vacancy in the Office of Gov
ernor, it is filled by the presiding officer of
the Senate, under our Constitution and
In the election of that officer no portion OF
the people of the State will have voice
except the District by which he is chosen,
There is strength is the position taken,
and we are not prepared to join issue
with the writer who signs himself 'Plney
Woods Taxpayer"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13
Ring of the True Metal.

The Democr rats of Noxubee county net On
the ed ult. at Macon, Among other reso
luti61is adopted was the following:
Resolved, That each candidate before this
Convention be requested to express his in
teAtions to abide by the action OF this body,
and to vote for none ether than its nominee.
That this Convention condemn ia the
strongest terms, every independent candi-
dacy in the Democratic party, as dangerous
alike to the best interest of our pOunfy aud
the Democratic party. That we win regard
any Democrat WHO offers himself as an in :
depehdsht Candidate as an avowed political
enemy, and will treat him accordingly.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

GEN. w. :. FEATHERsToNs LETTER.
In answer to a call upon him to be
come a candidate for the gube rnatorial
nomination, and for an expression OF his
views upon public questions, Gen. Feath-
erston has written the letter which will
be found in another part of this paper,
1t is frank declaration of his purpose
in reference to the nomination. His
treatment of the measures of State policy
which concern our people most, whether
approved in every particular or not,
shows him to be alive 10 their interests
and a statesman and patriot.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

The charge of Chief Justice Waite to the
Jury in Ellenton riot case. is important tC
Mississippians, as it decides the question as
to whether the murder of the British sub
iect in Kemper county county can be taken
from the control of the State Courts and
placed in the Federal Courts. Judge Waite
SAYS that cases of murder are exclusively
under the Jurisdiction of the State Courts
in the States where the murders have been
committed. Ii, therefore, the government
of Great Britain deigns to prosecute the
case of Mcclellan. it will have TO be done
before the courts of Mississippi All that
any foreign State has right to demand is
the same protection to Its citizens which is
accorded to our own, and when our govern
ment has given them equal protection with
own people, it can be required to go no
flrther-NatcheZ Democrat.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

THE KEMPER TRAGEDY.-We have
copied from the St. Louis Republican a
letter written by Gen. George in reference
to the Kemper tragedy, in answer to an
application to him for information by a
former Mississippian residing in that city.
The letter is candid presentation of the
case, and as an argument covering the
whole ground is complete and Vnanswer-
able. 1t will reach the understanding Of
those who are seeking and are willing to
be guided by the truth in the formation
of their opinion. There is another class
of fanatics and partisan malignants who
would not believe though one were to
rise from the dead.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

JUDGE j. G. DIBBLE, late Attorney
General of Louisiana, has been arrested
and brought before the oueriot Criminal
Court on information by District Attor-
ney Finney, which charges him with EN-
bezzling $4,000 Of State funds. DID
bic has beepa shining light the Radi-
cal party.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

Each community must accept the re.
sPonsIbility of dealing with its own crim;.
nails and its failure to do justice striEes
nome o. It's own interests. The wav ~
which Massachusetts treats its horrible
g neIoFm School or Pennsylvania its Moi.
ne Maguires or Mississippi its Kemnar
Iounty rioters is not question Of nation.
~ politics. Il is a vital issue n So
anairs'-N. Z. World, (DenocrSt).
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

REcENTLY a verdict was obtained for
$40, 900 against The New York. Boston
and Providence Railroad Company for
the loss of life by the accident at Rich
mond Switch three or four years ago I'm
der the following circumstances: \ dam
close by the railroad gave way. and the
whole body of water was precipitated
against the embankment on either side of
the bridge on which the railroad crossed
the stream. The bridge was properly
built, and no freshet could have weak
ened lis foundations. 1t gave way be
cause the embankment which backed
the abutmenis was washed away The
verdict indicates that a railroad is re-
sponsible for the safety of all dams on
streams which it crosses. 1t seems to be
rather binding.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

Mr.. HAYES put off the extra session
of Congress from motives of political ex-
pediency. He believed that a little time
would heal the discussions in the Repub-
lican party. But he has made a miscal-
culation. The breach is growing wider.
Besides, he has increased the embarrass-
ment of his position by violating the law
which forbids expenditures forany branch
of the service in advance of an appropri-
alton by Congress.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

The Democracy of South Carolina are
determined to hold the ground they
have gained and not only so, but 10 re-
claim the counties in which they were
defeated in the last election. Recently a
special election was held in Orangeburg
and it resulted in handsome Dem
ocratic victory. In announcing it
the Charleston Journal of Commerce
says: The knell of Radicalism has
" sounded, and carr ct baggers can no
{" longer hoodwink the colored people
4" with false promises"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

Two Ohio men appeared heio'o .' a
President the other day, each hs''I i.r-
recommendation from Senator 1lA ,l- \,
for the same office This is ProDAD.! 4
be attributed to Mr.. Matthew wan ,ss
experience in politics, and ai',l s-f
man who did not get the Pllco H'l l15w
through swearing at him DO VIII ~
better.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13
a Genuine Case Of civil serve
Reform.

WAsHGNGTON. June l0.-U. W. lLeu4 IN.
been appointed Postmaster at Yves. f
Miss, vice +. s. Pate. who was disD En-
for fradulently Withholding portion o...bIH
amount al certain money orders .sa,
were sent to him By the War Dep'' I'll.
70 pay the claim for bounty Of CERTAIN
oFed eX sol diers
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

By the amended Constitution of Vir-
ginia, every voter is required to exhibit
at the polls his receipt for payment Of
poll tax for the previous year. This tax
is set aside by the Constitution as part OF
the school fund, and this requirement OF
prepayment as a condition of voting is
designed to compel all to contribute some
thing towards the support Of the public
schools inasmuch as all, white and black
enjoy the benefits which they afford. The
provision of the Constitution applies
equally to both races.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13
African CoIsnatlon.
rrentiss Pleader.1

frentiss Pleader.l
LAST Saturday two colored men spoke
a. a. Inc court house in favor of Colonizino
.ne black people of America all togetbe1
10 some territory'not yet determined IN.
ON; We learn they are organiziHp
lodges all ovoF the State 10 promote the
eEcae%e' aRd we suppose all over the
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

Hoods Texas Brigade Association Is
to have reunion at Waco, Texas, June
q, and invites all honorable sQld;ers,
whether they served in the Federal or
Confederate armies, to join with them in
making the meeting u general soldiers
reunion.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

/. NJ. GARRETT, Esq, of the Cartha
genian having become a candidate for
nomination as Representative from Leake,
has Withdrawn from the editorial conduct
of the Carihagenian and is succeeded by
j. F. Williams, Esq. T. L. Cooper Esq,
is also candidate.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

Senator Beck hit the nail squareIy on
the head the other day, when, being ask
ed if he thought change in the Demo
cratic policy advisable, he answered, g
den't believe in getting or our platfarE
because President Hayes has happened
IN get on to it. st Louis Republican.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

If it be true that President Hayes did
promise Garfield that he would use his
influence for his election as Speaker of
the House and has in any way attempted
to redeem the pledge, he has been guilty
of high Infringement of the privileges
Of that body and has subjected himself to
imDeachment
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

DEcLENsIoNs.-W such men as
Gen. L. c. WaIthall decline to aspire
to the office Of Governor when it was
known to be within his reach; and Thorn
as ii. Wood declines the solicitations Of
troops of friends to enter the lists for the
Attorney Genera!ship, it may well be
said that there is virtue in the adage
that ''the post of honor is the private
station"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

ANOTHER man of splendid capabilities
and high merit illustrates the adage that
"private station is the post of honor
Col. Thomas w. Harris of Marshall,
authorizes the Holly Springs Reporter
60 to state that he is not candidate for
Acknowledgement or any other position"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

CoPIAH.-Tim. Z. Cooper Esq, Chair
man, has called a meeting of the members
of the County Democratic Executive
Committee at Hazlehurst, on Saturday,
the 10th inst.
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Gone 40 aIIuu


Vieksburg Herald
MIR. f @. Hunt has resigned bis
sition as Deputy Chancery Clerk q vi.
county, and gone back to Vermont "1.
he formerly resided. Mr. Hunt h'' "
ed in this city number EFF years, aal I.
had been generally conceded thil ~.
was to be his permanent residence ".
It seems that as the Radical party Oh y.
State, has ceased to exist, and he nav I
been a prominent member thereof, -
has concluded to return to his first io''
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

TIE retirement of Mr.. j. 8. Harris
from the Edwards Courier leaves that
enterprising journal in control of Messrs.
c. n. and E. Ell. Harris, who have the
CLARIoN's best wishes.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

The GREENvILLE jefferson county,,
Democratic Club, have elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year:
VIM. Thompson, President; Benz. a. Bull
len, Vice-President; John A. West, Secre-
tary; AbJah Hunt, Asst Sec.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-06-13

SPEAKING of Mr.. Hayes, Gen. Robt.
Toombs says:
Hayes got in. not by his own act-he is
there by the folly or incapacity of the pres
ent Dem ocratic leaders.
Nevertheless, Bully Bottom is rather
pleased with the way he is getting along +,
and thinks that good sometimes comes
out of evil, and that the Radical tricksters,
who ensnared our leaders, builded wiser
than they knew.