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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-12-25
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THE BLAINE DEBATE

Boston Herald independently
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Dec. 10 B lane new
er ceases TO realize benefit from his news
paper training He knows better than any
man in Congress just how 70 put a thing 80
il will receive the widest new spa per circu-
latlOn. He is always concise aid com paC {,
and has IA fine understanding OF the ca pal BIZ
titles of the Associated Press. His speed h
this week will be accepted as gospel by the
rural Repu biIcan, while the city man of af-
fairs may put it aside as Of no great conse-
quencs. The most noteworthy tact about
the debate which followed his speech was
the fai 'ure of the Dem cratic Senators to
make the most OF their case. 1t might have
been said to Mr.. Blaine on the spot. that
however great the outrages and frauds in
some of the Southern States had been.
they were not general as regards the
whole south and the localities where
they did occur were precisely those l. ca l.
Ties where Republican mSrule and stealing
had been M 1T wanton. ionX-continued and
ruiuols. The Republican party fell dead in
Mississippi of irS own inherent TOtfenneSS,
aud General GRAFT placed the coppers on
its eyelIdS there without an audible sigh of
rerget from any person in the land. Who're,
except in South Carolina, has there b-en
such corruption. such mischievons misgov-
etnmrntS in Louisiana? The Tweed
ring has been outdone in both these States,
AID ii the Tweed ring had continued for five
years longer in New York City it never
could have become 80 personally Odious to
the people ot that ely As henegrO AID car
pet ~ regimes were to the intelligent and
property noldiDg classes in South Carolina
aud Louisiana. And the Democratic Sena-
tors well could make the point that they
were aided in Louisiana by the Federal Of
fci4ls. or course the desire to limit the de
bate "a much a. possible had something to
d. with the failure to make a forcible an
sNer TO MIR. Blaine
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Total

NoTE.--A certificate of deposit for $500,
loaned by J. 81 t. Green. without interest,
TO Mayor McGilI tor Howard Association. is
not included in receipts, the same not having
been used
In addition to foregoing, acknowledgment
is due TO Charles Williams for an order for
$50 for supplies and TO Gen. DERRICK and
Judge Anderson for wood contributed by
each to the value OF $40. Messrs. Morris &
Flusser furnished ice at 20 per cent. below
usual price.
But for the timely efforts of our fellow
citizens E. Richardson, Jones 5. Hamilton.
John w. Robinson, +. Virden, X.
l.. Saunders, Charles Williams, John H.
OdeneaI, Col. VIM. Fl. Gibbs, w. FL. FL
Green, A. F. Arnold and others, who
were in the Eastern cities, tie Association
would have been seriously embarrassed in
meeting its obligations. Col. Richardson
forwarded from Louisville, at his own ex-
pen-e, timely contribution of supplies for
the sick. To the Western Union Tele-
graph Company the Association is under
special obligation. The Messrs. j. 81 L.
Green and Capital State Bank cashed all
drafts without discount or exchange, and
the Express and Railroad companies for
wardcd nearly all supplies free OF charge
OF the funds received from Mayor Nc
Gill ($5 OOO), the amount Is from the follow
ing contributions through him, which he
desires acknowledged, in this connection:
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The Plot.

"Dreadful as may seem the apprehension,
it looks as though the head of the govern
menU were leagued with the money lords
of our country and Europe in a gigantic
scheme TO overthrow the governmental The
people by the policy of con raction of the
currency, thus throwing the laboring mil
lions out of em ploymen and bringing on
them famine, until To save-their wives and
children from starvation, they rise in in
>urrection, and thus pretext be offered for
ass um ption of dictatorial power.
''HENRY G.. CARY"
Such an admonition from the great author,
Henry G. Cary, ought to set sober men to
thinking.
Grant--the man of iron willis the in
strument now bring tempered for the ext
gency the Money Power is deuerm ned TO
enforce st. Louis Journal OF Agriculture.
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YEN WRIT ADAMS will give our citi-
: during The present, or the next week,
opportunity of subscribing for the Life
'ne Great Confederate Military Chieftain.
r. Albert Sidney Johnston. Having
the book, we can safely say that it is
iong odds the best work that has vet
Peared from a Confederate historian.
style is elevated, lorcible and scholarly :;
us delineation of our political and
Hary leaders, and the grand struggle
southern Independence, is not only
''ui and accurate, but possesses the
rms of romance of chivalry. 1t
O"s flood of light upon military
iA'lons in Missouri, Tennessee and
l'ueky, and the interest of the book cul-
IA'eS IN the great battle of Shiloh where
murmuring and discomfort of our
ulofmed people gave way to a feeling
Hoounded admiration for its dead and
lorlai hero The details of that bloody
are graphically described, and the
guy OF COME lerate history should not
uncut this accurate and stirring record
UA''le upon which the destinies of our
'aern Republic hung.
~ ALBERT Sidney Johnston is a fit ex-
'@r Tor the youth of the South, and
'Ather can place this book in the
i ol his son with The Injunction to
''s pages and initiate the virtues of a
'uaa whom the annals OF Greece and
"uoru none more spotless and grand.
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- - -
OBATUARH Hes.
Brandon Republican

Brandon ublican
Another of Rankin's Oldest and best cit
iZens has passed from earth to Heaven
Joseph HudnaIl died at his residence. near
Brandon. on the morning of the 6rh instant,
after an illness Ofonlv two days. He was
born in Warrenton, Farqnier county, Vir-
gnia, uhe 4th of June. 1902, and came to
this county about the year 1884, and settled
on the place where he died.
Holly Springs Reporter.l
DIED at his residence. in this city. Deem
Der Sth. 1873, DIR. Willis NJ. Lea, aged 76
years. He was born Nov. 5rh, 1904 vt
Leashurg. North Carolina. He was a
member of the Marshall county Medical
Society of which he was President for
many years. H. was a member Of the Mis-
sissi ppi State Convention that ordained the
secP ssion of the State. He m aTried in 1884
to Sarah Pugh Wilson, of the neighborhood
of DAnville, Va.
N. O. Christian Advocated
SAMUEL G. TERRELL died at his residence
in Gown gton county, Miss, September 80.
1873 being in the fftieth year OF his age.
He was horn and had always lived on the
place where he died, on which also his faith
er and mother lived and died. from whom
he inherited, with the estate, a name with
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CAPITAL GRANGE No. 19.-Regllar
Deeting saturday, 18th December. Eec-
ion of officers TOT ensuing year and impar-
aat communication from the State Grange
No member should be absent.
IL. 0. DIXON, Master.
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A New Mississippi Digest.

T HAVE nearly ready for the press Sup
l. Elemental Digest OF Mississippi Reports
from the 45th to the 54th volume. inclusive. 1t
will also embrace the 55th volume, should il
appear befor the Ms. is delivered to the prin-
ter.
The work has been prepared by very care
full reading of the text OF every decision
and while most OF the head notes of the re-
porters have been retained, numerous others
have been added, to fully cover every
principle declared by the Court
la addition, the volume contains table,
numerically arranged, of every section of the
Code, and of many recent statutes, which have
received judicial construction in these reports,
referring TO the decision and page. Where a
section of the Code of 1857 has been passed
upon, the reference is to the corresponding
sections of the Cote of 1911.
Also table of cases overruled, modified,
criticised or distinguished in the volumes di-
gested.
The most patient labor has been given to the
subject, in the endeavor to insure accuracy
and convenience.
GARRETT ANDREWS,
dec24. 70 3w. YazOo City. Mss
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PROCLAMATION.
800 90 Reward.

WHEREAS, 1t apears by information re-
w ceived by me that Joseph McMath, on
the 9th day Of November last, shot and killed
George NJ. Bethune, on Col. K. Richardson )
Marcella Ilantauon, Honey Island, Holmes
county, and is still at large
Now, therefore, 1, J. NJ. STONE, Governor
of Mississippi, do offer the above reward for
the arrest and delivery of the said Joseph
Mchlath to the Sheriff of Holmes county. said
reward payable on conviction, and in addition
to the reward allowed by statute. And | do,
moreover require all officers of this State to
be diligent in their efforts to arrest said fugi-
tive, Joseph McMath.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal
r of the State affixed, at Jackson, this
Isl 9th day of December, A. d. 1878.
By the Governor: J. NJ. STONE.
HENRY c. MYERS, Secretary of State.
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ATTENDANTS.
LATEST NEWS.
DEATH OF THE UNITED STATES MINISTER AT
RERIIN

DEATH OF THE UNITED STATES MINISTER AT
BERLIN.
NEW YORK, Decem her 10 A report has
reached this cry that b yard Taylor, MN
lister to Berlin, is dead.
THE SHERIDAN LAW SUIT.
New YORK, December 20.--The jury in
the chase 81 Whalen against General Sher-
idan, brought in a verdict Tor the defendant.
A motion will be made for IA new trial.
MEETING OF SOUTHERN MEMBERS OF CON
GRE-S ON THE EPIDEMIC.
meeting ofthe Senators and represen-
tatiVe from Southern States was held at the
Capitol this evening for e purpose
OF giving expression to public senti-
ment in TIL region recently afflicted
by the yellow fever toward the Peep =
OF the North for their charity and as
sstance during the epidemic. senator
Eutis presided, and Mr. IL. D. Money
acted as Secretary. A commit e.. com
posed OF Hon. f. j. Ellis, Senators Lamar.
Harris and Gar:aud and Representa- ives
Casey Young, Jordan E. Cravens, Van. ii
Manning aud John Goode. reported a series
ct resolutions expressing their most CRATE
ful teeiiug toward the people of the North
for their generosity.
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The French CAMP Hon SCHOOL, at
French Camp, Choctaw county, offers SUI
HerIor Inducements in the way Of thorough
Fniuiugof boys ana girls for college. We
fre per. onaily acquainted With the Priuci-
PAL y. jas. \. MeckIin. and know him 10
Pea gentleman ot the right stamp in all
respects. The location is all that is claimed
NJ in The advertisement. Boarding, in
g10d families, at from s. 90 to $40 90 pei
month
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A special from Winston, n. C. says; Capt.
Lou buchanan whipped his daughter for
receiving attention from one Sheldon, where
upon Jack SmUOt, a m mutual friend, bounced
buchanan in the latter's yard. They fought
aouare for few moments. but Buchanan.
finding that Smoot was getting the better OF
him. called for a shotgun. The weapon was
brought by a servant girl, who, being order
ed to Are, ob-yed, and let SmOot have tn
load in the side while he was on her mastP
killing him. The corpse was carried off BY
friends of the deceased. The servant. Nellie
Evans, surrendered, hur Buchanan fed.
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SHERIFF SALE.
CHARLES A. LIGoE,

vs.. No. 1881 Alias ia
CATHERINE SPENCER.
DY VIRTUE of the above stated writ 10 me
ID directed from the Office of the Clerk of
the Circuit Court of Kinds county for the
first District thereof | will sell at public auc
ton t. the highest bidder for cash, within the
hours prescribed by law in front of the City
Hall, in the city of Jackson, the first Mem
day the 9th day of January, 1879, all the right
the following described proper y, to wit: S n
and W y = ction II I 5, r /, west, and
wa sw4 section z, T. . R. least lying in
Kinds county, Miss, which has been levied
upon as the property of the Defendant, and
Will be sold to satisfy the above stated case,
and all cost. s. b. THOMAS.
Dec. IL, lS7S-3w Sheriff.
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATORS.

I EFTTERS OF ADMINISTRATION ON
IL the estate Of Mrs. Hannah Z. Cusmanl,
dec ascd, were granted 10 the unders gued By
the Chancery Court Of Kinds county, First
District on the 9th day OF November, ISIS.
All persons having claims against said estate
W have them prohat,d within the time pre-
scrIbed by law, or they viii be barred; aud
all persons indebted Go said estate are request
Ell 10 make pay meut 70 the uu3ers gned
MARY +. MCLAUHl lin.
dcclS, lS-3w. AdmiuistratrI
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BLOOM & BoYp, FOR the
USE or T. Bloom,
vs.. HISS Fl Fa.
GEORGE SUTHERLAND,
W. J. SEAMAN.
vs. IIOl4I {Fi.Fa.
W. J. SEAMAN.
DY VIRTUE of the above stated wris, to
l. me directed, from the office of the Clerk of
the Circuit Court of Kinds County for the
First District thereof / viii sell at public auc-
tion TO the highest bidder for cash, within the
hours prescribed by law, in front OF the City
Hall, in the city of Jackson,
On the LIST Monday, the 9th day Of January, 1879,
all the right title and interest the defendant
has in and to the following described proper
ty, to-wit: Lot -, BaukSton survey, bounded
as follows. beginning al the corner OF lots ID
and % on Bankston street, theuce 90 feet along
said street south TO Hurson street, thence west
along Hutson street, l6l feet to line Of fence
of Henry Partemis thence in a uortherly
course along snid fence 80 feet TO the corner Of
lots is, 10, y, 70; thence in an eastward di-
rectiou between lots - and y 40 feet 20 place
of beginning, being the same lot conveyed by
b. G. Bankston and wife 10 Mrs. Anne Seam@n
by deed recorded in Book !, Rage llS Also
lot 10, in Bankston survey, in the city Of Jack
son, bounded a. 70 lows: Beginning at the
corner Of lots l6 and 10 on Baukston street,
thence running south along said street 30 feet
to lot p, thence in "a westerly course between
lots 10 and y, l54 feet to The corner Of lots
18 49, p, %, thence northerly between lots
is and > to to the corner of lots 10, II Is, -,
thence in eastwardly course between lots
Is and 10, l4S feet, to he place Of beginning,
being the same lot conveyed by b. q. Banks
ton to W }. Seaman by deed recorded, Deed
Book l. page 10. Also the El1 Of lot /,
square 10 south, in the city of jackson, begin
ming at the northeast corner Of said lot and
square, thence running west along Capitol
street 81 feet thence south between parallel
lines 50 feet to the Ewing property, being the
same lot conveyed by s II Kennedy TO W. J..
Seaman by deed rec lrded in Book a. page IT'S
Also that lot in the CRY Of Jackson, described
as one LOT with dwelling house thereon, 80
feet west Of the northeast corner OF acre lot
No. 8, south, fronting 30 feet Oh PascaEoulA
street and running back - feet parallel with
Congress street, known n part acre lot No.
g. south and being the same lot conveyed by
John Cleary to w. J. Seaman by deed record
ed in Book 4. page 300, all lying and being i'm
the city Of Jackson, in Kinds county, Missis-
sippi, levied upon AS the property Of the de-
PENDANT, W. } Seaman, aud viii be sold to
satisfy the above stated causes and all costs.
S.B. THOMAS, Sheriff.
Dec Is, '7S-3w
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AT WHITING & GRAY'N.

MEMS OVER COATS FOR $500; $45
WI $3.50; 5000 and $12O0
Mems Suits of Clothes for 50. $3.50; 800;
90; $500; 400; $500; $500 and $40
Mems Under Shirts from 81 nc. to $275
Mems Drawers from 3711e. to 81 so.
Best Unlaundried Shirts for 81 90.
Boys U nlaundried Shirts for SIZE
British Socks for IS 90 per dozen
Ladies Dress Goods consisting of Alpacas
all w DOL, Burretts, Grape, Cloths Cassimeres
Scotch Pl ids, etc, with trimmings to match
and prices to suit the times.
Ladies Under Vests for &c., 75c., $1.OO and
81. So.
An endless variety of Ribbons, Neck Ties,
etc.
Silk Velvet Ribbons in all widths
A full line of Wesson Plaids, Domestics and
Jeans.
Wool Flannels, both Red and White, from
0c. to Coo. per yard.
Canton Flannels from 10c- to PIKE
Bleached Domestics from SC. TO 10c
10-4 Sheeting from PKG. to Soc per yard
Water Proofs, both mingled and plain in all
colors, from Csc. TO 81 90 per yard.
1OOspieces of Calico just received-a Dress
for every body
At WHITING & GRAY.s.
dec1S, '78-1m.
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A Hands0m and Deserved Trib.
uGe tO Gen. UaIGhaIl.
YeZoo Herald !

ssThis distinguished Mississppian has
been in our city during most of the week,
aud his many warm friends hereabouts
were deli Qhted to meet him, and to find him
in the cujol meut OF such excellent health.
No one within the broad limits of the State
enjoys to greater extent the confidence OF
the people than General WaithaIl-he is the
admired OF all admirers" and this is on
account of the nObIeness and purity of his
character. hi eminent abilities and fine So
cial qualities. No where is he more appre
ciated than here"
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Gen. ChmLnlers' Bill.

Courier JOurnaI-
JUST as usual, the r ldicals yesterday vo-
ted soiidly against Representative Chal-
mers' bin making it penal offense for Fed
eral "fficials er agents 70 iAterueddle with
Congressional or Presidential elections.
Those Radicals profess TO be very solicitoue
about the purity of elections, but they vote
every time against direct or indirect pro-
position make Them pnre.
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NATIONAL SURGICAL INSTITUTE.

Two OF the Surgeons of this notable In
stirute will visit Jackson, Miss. January
and 8, 1879, stopping at the Edwards House
They will have with them a fine outfit o.
braces and surgical appliances, aud will be
prepared to treat all kinds of Determines
and Chronic Diseases, such as Club Feet
Hip Disease. Spinal Disease, Paralysis, Ca
tarrh. Diseases of tine Eye, etc. For full
particulars. address,
NATIONAL SURGICAL INSTITUTE.
Atlanta, Ga
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SHERIFF's Sale.

BLOOM 4 BOYD. FOR THE
USE or + Bloom,
vs.. LllSSl Fl Fa.
GEORGE SUTHERLAND.
W. j. SEAMAN.
GEORGE II. Sutherland.
vs.. llOl4I Fl. Fa.
w. j SEAMAN
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HE PUBLIC SCHOOLS will open on the
'st Monday OF January, The trustees OF
several schools, having agreed to act as
Board, have perfected their organiza-
N 5v tie election of Jno. a. GaIbearth,
Resident. and J. j. Spelman Secretary.
he teachers have been elected, and We trust
schools will all open next Monday week
tao full attendance. 1t will be seen that
naie Principal is wanted for the Public
aoo'' and we trust that some gentleman
capacity and vim will be selected. The
lst'eS have agreed to visit the schools
currently, and if patrons would visit oc-
NoDally it would have good effect
le last Friday in each month is to be re-
T" day, when patrons should attend, ii
ssbe
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FRENCH CAMP HIGH SCHOOL.

FfNHIS SCHOOL is located in a heal nv.
L quiet, and moral village of be railroads
l. has recently been recognized under Rev.
A H. Meeklin. Prof. Jas. Hemphill and Rev
Jas. A. Meckln. Tuition from - 10 81 ac-
cordlng o grade Boarding from IS TO $40,
good famiiieJ. incidental f. e p cents per
month. Students thoroughly prepared for
College
t or further information address
JAS. A MECKLIN
Acting Principal
dec "a '78-4w French Camps Miss
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Mississippi News.
Mexersxille Leader.l

Meyersville LeAder.l
Seventy-four Indictments were found AT
the past sitting 9 ( the grand jury. which
proves eonclusively that that BODY were
not idle much Of their time.
Meridian Mercury
Very much 70 our surprise and regret.
Mr. Winner. was arres cd at his store in
tbs CRY, on Wednesday evening BY All
officer of beat Three. IN a charge of arson.
aiid carried Yesterday u tuat beat for pre-
liminarv trial before a Justice Mr. Har-
ring;on's gin house was burned some tine
! ago, in that section of the county. and q
negro man Is accused and duplicates Mr.
" inner as accessory. OF course. there
| must be strong corrobOrstive evidence be-
lore any one would believe Mr Winner
guilty OF this great crime. Wait for the
evidence.
Summit TimesI
An unfortunate and fatal rencounter took
place IN Franklin coupty on F riday the Is h
lust. between Mr.. NJ. Newman. aud Mr.
ii I'M. Lee. ia " hich Mr.. Lee received fatal
wound from pistol bail in the right side,
ranging upward through the lung, of which
he did on Saturday eV ming. The difficulty
grew out OF old grudge existing for
som time Both Were young men with
families
Copiahan.l
The ninth judicial district is composed of
the ecu ties of Copiah, Hind, Madison and
Zoo; an these gentlemen have been ia
ABLY spoken at candidates for the
office of District ATTORNEY, 1T the next cleo
ton: H. G Conn. l.. o. Bridewell, d. NJ.
Potter, and Ii. 5. Foote.
Meridian Mercury
There Is one hing may be said OF Stark
vile a the location of the 4. aud NJ. c., to-
Wit: 1t ha~ aud j. surrounded BY COM
muuity Of intelligence and stsid morality
that viii help To give 1t success.
Columbus Index
jesse Mnsebv, the negro who did the kill
ing OF the Motley place few days ago, and
10 which we made reference in our last. has
been captured and $ brought to town and
placed in charge OF Mr. WliefoTu late yes
teTday evening.
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WHEREAS On the 7ih day Of December
w A. d. 1875. the undersigned was granted
letters testameptary. with the viii annexed,
on the estate Of Mrs. Sarah A. Pinckard de-
ceased; notice is therefore hereby given 10
ali persons indebted o. said estate 10 come
forward and make Immediate payment; and
all persons having claims AGAINST the same
are requested 10 probate them within the time
limited by law or they viii be forever barred.
THOMAS E. HELM, Executor.
Dee Is '7S-4w
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CAPT. HARRIS BARKsDALE, of JaC

CAPT. HARRIS BARKsDALE, of Jack
son, who was foreman of a comp any at the
Capital for several years. by special invita-
ton addressed the Eagle Com pany No. 2.
of this city last night. His remarks were
welI-timed and appropriate, and showed
his perfect familiarity W tn the subject up
on which he treated. Col j. c. Preweti
also addressed the com 6anv, in an able and
effective manneT-YaZ ~ Herald
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". s. sKELLENaER.

4 ESSEE OF BLIND INSTITUTE WORK
IL SHOP, Informs the public that he is pre-
pared to make Mattresses or repair old ones :;
Chairs re-caned at short notice. full as
sortment of Brooms alwats on hand. Persons
wishing work done, will please give notice by
postal card, and articles will be sent for and
returned free of dray expense.
dec 478-4w