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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-20
Train Pursued by a Colt.

One night last week as the south
bound express train on the Mobile road
passed the Caldwell farm, % miles north
of Moscow, a colt was seen to bound on
the track behind and give chase, keep
ing well up with it. When the train
passed over a tres.le the colt would
leave the track, pass around the trestle
and again take the track, and in few
seconds regain the distance lost in max
ing the detour. At Bayou de Chem it
had to quit the track, go short dis
lance below the road to where it could
descend the bank, swim the stream,
distance of about 200 feet, and again
find the track; but when the train
checked up at Moscow depot, the colt
was there too, apparently not the least
fatigued from the unparalleled race.
The conductor here went out and caught
the colt, and secured it in a stable, to
await the call of its owner. The time
in which the above mentioned distance
was made is estimated at six minutes,
including the swimming of the bayou
and passing the trestles. The colt is
supposed to be about four months old.
1t is destined to make a record if train
ed TO compete with its own kind instesd
of lightning express trains.-Cii"'oH
iKy.J Democrat.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-20

GENERAL MEJIA, Minister of War I'M
der President Juarez, has returned to
Mexico. 1t is believed that President
Diaz will unite with General Mejia in an
effort to save the country from another
revolution. General Mejia will proba-
bly, be candidate for the Presidency.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-20

Mr.. GEORGE s. APPLETON, OF the
publishing house Of d. Appleton Il Co.,
New York, died on the Sth.
ROBERT M. OsTRANDER, a well
known river pilot, committed suicide at
Louisville on the 9th, by taking laudanum.
Family troubles, brought on by his own dis
sinated habits was the cause.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-20

The Governor Of Iowa has been fore
ed to issue proclamation against the
hordes of tramps who are over-running
the State, and in some cases taking pos
session of railroad trains. Sheriifs are
authorized to call out the militia when
necessary to abate the nuisance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-20

Rev. JOHN A. WILSON, of Cincinnah'
has been sued for damages by the father
of a 15,year-old, whom he married to
man of bad character.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-20

ACCORDING TO Poor's Railway Man
uel the gross earnings of American rail-
ways for 1877 amounted to SI7S,OOO.-
coo, against S526, 10000 in 1873, since
which there has been an annual decline,
although the mileage meantime has
risen from &C, 600 to 1900. The capt.
tai and funded debt are still rising, now
amounting to -, SOS, 100000. The div
idends had fallen to SIS, $50, 900, against
81, 29I, 900 in 1875, the highest point,
and $50, 1860 in 1871.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-20

appear to thrive in England almost as
we'll as in this country. The Albion
Life Insurance Company, whose opera
tons have covered ~ years, and whose
risks in that time have amounted to over
%, 900, 900, has lately been proven to be
most outrageous fraud. 1t seems that
loan offices were opened at various
points ia London where borrowers were
required to insure in the Albion, and by
this means the swindle was kept adoat.
Government seems never to have inter-
fercd, although by act Of Parliament
every life insurance company has to
make large deposit with the treasury
as security. Three of the conspirators
have just been sentenced to five years
Imprisonment each.
VERA SAssULICH, the woman who at
tempted to assassinate Gen. Trepoff,
Project of the St. Petersburg Police, has
arrived at Geneva, Switzerland. She
tells a strange story OF her adventures
after her trial. Immediately upon her
acquittal a riot took place in the court
room, and during the tumult she was
hurried away by police agents disguised
as medical students to an obscure house
in the suburbs of the Russian Capital.
She managed to escape from confine-
ment in the dress of Sister of Charity,
and so reached Geneva. Since her ar
rival in the latter city she kas been
treated to banquet, given by Radical
sxiles of different nationalibies, who
naturally regard her as heroine and q
martyr to the cause of the red dag.
THE Arkansas Democratic State Con-
vention, which met at Little Rock on
the 9th, adopted resolutions favoring
the substitution of United States Treas
ury notes for national bank bills and
their being made full legal tender save
where the contract specifies otherwise;
'deplo ring the contraction ofthe 'curren-
'cy; opposing further increase of the in
rest-bearing debt; favoring the
Equalization Of the value of the green
back, silver and gold dollar for all pur-
poses, so that national dollar shall be
a dollar among all our people and
in every department of our Gov
ernment;" demanding the unqualified
repeal of the Resumption act; also, ia
voring subsidy for Southern Pacific
railroad and appropriations for the
construction of levees on the MISSISSIPPI
pi River. The concluding resolution
declares that the colored population of
Arkansas are identified in interest with
the Democratic party of the State, and,
recognizing the Importance of more
harmonious feeling, invites the colored
people to an active cooperation in fur
thering common interests. Gov. Miller
was renOminated.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-20

THE Treasury statement for July
shows an increase in the debt during
June of S2,l49,3Sl. Total coin bonds,
l,7S0, 7i5, $50; total without interest,
S455, $50, 6O2; total debt, -, 256, POS, 1872.
Coin in Treasury, Sl97,4l5,lS2. Debt,
less cash in Treasury, s2,OS5, Isl, SSl.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-20

SwINpLrSG life insurance companie,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-20

gentlemen were present.
DR.. JAMES c. AVER, the well known
patent medicine proprietor, died recently in
an asylum for the insane.
AUGUSTUS NJ. JACKSON, editor of the
New Albany Qnd.) Ledger Standard, a
veteran journalist, died on the 9Th, aged 81.
THE reported death of the Sultan of
Morocco is officially denied.
MAJOR WILL o. WooDsoN, Asso-
sociated Press Agent at Memphis, Tenn,
was run over by street-car on the night of
the ith and died on the following day Of i'm
juries received.
DIR. NOBLISG has so far recovered
from his injuries as to be able to undergo a
searching examination regarding his attempt
upon the life of the Emperor William. He
says he plotted the crime alone, but commu-
uicated his intentions to some acquainiances
who did not oppose it. His present state
meni is believed.
EDWIN l.. SMITH, prominent law
yer Of Tuseola, H., cut his throat with 4
razor. and whea found was dead. Trouble
with his wife was the cause.
MAJOR W. W. WILLIAMS, editor of
the Logan County COl Iadey. placed him
self in front Of the night express train near
BeIlefoutaiue, on the morning Of the Sih,
and was instantly killed. Family troubles
are thought 10 have insii<zted him 20 CON-
nj; The deed.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-12-05

Yellow citizens OF the Senate aud House of Repre-
s-fifativfs:
spt heartfelt gratitude is due 70 the Divine Be-
in;:. who holds in his hands the destinies of ma
Us ~ Tor IRE continued bestowal during the last
year countless blessings upcn country.
Ne aIe az peace with all other nations. our pub
,ic crtdit has greatly improved, and is, perhaps,
now stronger thar before Abundant harvests
lraXc rewarded the laors those who till the soil.
cur manufacturing industries are revivipg, and 1t
believed that general prosperity. which hes beer
long anSiously looked FOR. is at last within our
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

AN ACT to amend an Act entitled, IAN Act to
authorize the purchasers of railroads under
foreclosure Of mortgages to organize as in
corporated companies
SECTION /. BE it enatcted by the Legislature
of the State Of Mississippi That the several
thorize purchasers of railroads under foreclos-
ures Of mortgages to organize as incorporated
companies, approved February l. 1877, be,
and the same are hereby, extended and made
applicable 20 the purchaser or purchasers of
the franchise road bed, superstructure and
other properly Of any railroad company char
tered in this State, and whose road lies in
whole or in part in this State, at any eNecu-
on sale thereof, under judgments recovered
in this State heretofore made or hereafter to
BE- made Provided, That the State reserves
the right TO prevent exorbitant charges and
unjust determinations for carrying Of freight
and passengers over said roads.
APPROVED, February %, 1873.
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in this suit, who have nYI.
requesting them tH join u ...
vided by the statute I0e0.
in the premises. doth 0.N.r
be sustained, and rHf .""
Sheriff Of Warren county
James W. N Harris Wut N. Do.
sheriff OF Wushiugfou .aHH.
! william Harris. anI .l
county % be serycIoa May I.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

SECTION l. Be it enacted by the Legislature
of the State Of Mississippi That the assess
ment of polls and personal property shall
hereafter be made by Election Districts, in
stead of Supervisors DISTRICTS as now requir-
ed by law the object being to facilitate a
comparison of the assessment rolls with the
poll books for the purpose Of obtaining com
plete assessment. In corporated cities and
towns shall continue to be separately assessed.
The Auditor shall Immediately notify Asses
sors of the provisions of this Act, which shall
take effect at the date of its passage.
APPROVED February % 1878
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the other not nearer said town than the French
Bend plantation on said river. Said ferry or
ferries to be let out to the lowest bidder after
three weeks publication in the newspaper ofthe
county, or if no newspaper be published IN
the county at the date said order is passed by
said Board, then by posting notices IN five
public places on said river in said county, for
four consecutive weeks previous to letting out
said contract.
SEC 2 Be it further enacted, That said
Board shall have power 10 make allowances
for the payment of such sums of money az
may be necessary to pay for the keeping OF
such ferry ferries, according TO the terms
Of the contract or con racts.
SEC 3. Be it further enacted, That all the
laws Of this State in regard to public ferries,
/ shall apply to said free ferry ferries when
established.
SEC f. Be il further enacted, That this Act
be in force from and after its passage.
APPROVED, February q, 1873.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

AN ACT 20 authorize the Board Of Super
vigors Of I.efore county TO establish free
ferries on Yszo0 river.
gGcTIon l. Be II enacted by the Legislature
Of the State Of Mississippi, That the Board Of
Supervisors Of Leflore county. be, and they
re hereby, authorized and empowered @ IS
teDsAsh ene or two free ferries On the fAz0o
river - maid county. for the accommodation
g VI citlzene Of said county, one OF which
80 FERRIES shall be 81 or within three and
vAs-hAlf niles Vf the town Of Greenwood, and
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

purchase or receive such cotton elsewhere
than that specified in such license; Provided
That the Board of Supervisors may, in their
discretion and for sufficient cause, allow a
change in the place or house in which such
cotton may be purchased or received under
the provisions Of this Act; but in no case shall
this license admit of cotton in the seed, or
giDned but not baled, being purchased or re-
ceived at any other than the one place desig-
mated in said license. unless and until said
place be changed by order of the Board Of Su-
pervisors; aud nothing in this Act contained
shall be held or taken TO repeal or affect any
of the provisions of an Act entitled. an Act 90
prohibit the sale in this State, within certain
hours. of seed cotton, corn, wheat ana cotton
ginned but not baled, which became law by
limitation March l5 1876 % of the amend
SEE. 4. Be it further enacted, That it shall
be the duty of any person doing business by
virtue of such license, to requi G OF each ana
every person who shall br ng cotton ia the
seed, or cotton ginned but not baled, TO hrs
said place of business for sale or other dlspo
sition, to deposit with him. before the purch-
ase or reception of such cotton a certificate
| from the landlord or his agent, upon whose land
such cotton has been grown, TO the eject thar
such cotton is free from all liens Of SAID land
| lord thereon, or If any such liens exist then
that the removal and sale or disposition Of
said cotton is with his consent, and said Ger
tfcate hall state approximately the amount
of cotton to be sold or dis osed Of, and shall pc
kept on file at the said place Of business, sub
iect to the inspection Of any citizen of the
county in which such license Is granted. And
the said purchaser or receiver shall indorse
upon each certificate the amount OF cotton SO
purchased or received by him; Provided
Thar the foregoing provisions of this Act shall
not apply to the landlord o. any plantation or
farm, who shall purchase any cotton in the
seed or ginned but not baled, when such cot
ton is grown upon his own lands, and is free
from ali liens tor supplies advanced by any
other person.
SEC 5. Re il further enacted, That any
person violating any of the provisions OF this
Act, shall be deemed guilty Of A misiemeauor
and, on conviction, shall be punished by fine
in any sum not exceeding five hundred dollars,
nor less than one hundred dollars, for each
and every offence or by imprisonment in the
County Jail not longer than six months, nor
,ess than thirty days, or by both such fine and
| imprisonment.
Approved February 2S 1873
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AN ACT to create an additional Constable
in the Third Supervisor District of Chick

in the Third Supervisor District of Chick
asaw county.
SECTION !. Be it enacted by the Legislature
of the State Of Mississippi, That the office OF
an additional Constable be. and the samei Is
hereby created, for the Third Supervisor 3
District Of Chickasaw county.
SEC ,. Be it further enacted, That the
Governor be, and he is herebs, authorized and
REQUIRED to appoint said additional Constable,
who shall hold his office until the next gener-
al election; Provided, He shall make bond as
now required by law.
SEC. 3. Be it further enacted, That this Act
shall take effect and be in force from and
after its passage.
APPROVED, February %, 1873.
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AN ACT to provide for the payment of the
outstanding Indebtedness of the City Of

AN ACT to provide for the payment OF the
outstanding Indebtedness of the City Of
Meridian created by contracts with teach
ers for the years 1874 and 1875
WHEREAS, There were Public Schools
taught in the City of Meridian, County of
Lauderdale, in the years 1874 end 1915, by
contracts made under the Ia VS. in force and
WHEREAS, The said Indebtedness incurred
has not been paid, and no law authorizing the
payment of the same; therefore,
SECTION / Be it enacted by the Legislature
of the State of Mississippi, That the Mayor
and Boards of CounciImen and Aldermen of
the City of Meridian County of Lauderdale,
be- and they are hereby authorized to provide
for the payment of outstanding School Teach
ers Warrants, held against said city, per
contract, for the years 1874 aud 1873, either
by the levy of special tax or otherwise,
they may, in their discretion, deem proper
and expedient
SEC 2 Be it further enacted, That this Act
take effect and be in force from and after its
passage.
ApPRovED, February 25, 1873
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

A BILL to be entitled, an Act for the settle
ment of all claims of the State of MississipDi
for taxes in arrears by the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad Company, upon lands and other
property, and 10 proYiue for tile collection of
taxes in the future, and thus terminate Hti-
cation.
WHEREAS. Controversy has arisen in respect
to the taxation IF lands donated to the said
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

| AN ACT to regulate the sale of cotton in the
| seed, and cotton ginned but not baled, in the
counties of Adams, Carroll Claiborne, Gre
| NADIA, Kinds, Jefferson, Lehore, Lowndes,
Quitman, Tunica, Warren and Wilkinson.
SECTION |. Be it enacted by the Legislature
| of the State of Mississippi That hereafter il
| shall be misdemeanor under the laws OF this
4 State for any person to buy, either by paving
| money or by exchange, or barter of property
| of any description therefor, or receive under
contract Of sale or purchase in the counties OF
Adams, Carroll, Claiborne, Grenada, Kinds,
Jefferson, Lehore, Lowndes, Quitman, Tunica.
| Warren and Wilkinson, any cotton in the
| seed or cotton ginned, but not baled, without
| first having procured a license therefor as
hereinafter provided.
! Sec 2. Be it further enacted, That the Boards
of Supervisors of said counties shall have
power to grant such license 20 any person
| resident in their respective counties, and to
assess and collect such tax thereon as such
Board may see proper, having reference to the
situation of the place, as atfording more or
less profit to the applicant, and not exceeding
one thousand dollars nor less than one hum
dred dollars, for a period of twelve months !;
and all sums received for such licenses shall
be paid :nto the County Treasury and placed
TO the credit of the Judiciary Fund of said
county.
SEC 3. Be it further enacted, That no such
license shall be granted to any person unless
the applicant shall first produce a petition for
the issuance of such license, recommending
the said applicant to be of good reputation
and suitable person to receive such license
which petition shall be signed by a majority
of the legal voters resident in the Supervisors
District where such business is to be carried
on, and all such petitions, after being present.
ed and fled shall lay over one month for consid-
Grafton and the reception of counter petitions,
before being acted upon; and any name found
on both petitions shallbe counted against the
granting OF the licenses and if any Superyi-
sors District shall, by a majority of the legal
voters therein, petition the Board of Supervi-
sors against the granting of license 10 trans
act such business, such license shall not be
grained to any applicant within the bounds
Of such District, for twelve months after said
petit Lion is so presented. and such license
shall be personal privilege, and not trans
ferrable to.another. The particular place and
house in which cotton in the seed and cotton
ginned but not baled, is to be purchased or
received, shall be designated in the license.
and no license shall authorize any person to
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AN ACT to prohibit the sale of yinou

AN ACT to prohibit the sale of vinOus and
spirituous liquors within two miles of Beth
Eden College, in Winston county.
SECTION l. Be it enacted by the Legislature
of the State of Mississippi, That it shall be
unlawful for any person or persons to sell,
or gain, any vinous, spirituous or intoxica-
ting liquors by whatever name called, at or
within two miles of Beth Eden College, in
Winston county, and any person or persons
who shall violate the provisions of this Act,
upon conviction thereof, shall be adudged
guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall suffer all
the pains and penalties prescribed by the
general laws of this State for retailing vinous
and spirituous liquors without license.
SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, That this Act
take effect and be in force from and after it's
passage
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Approved, February q.


SECTION ]. Brit enacted r..
of the State OF NJs-.. u. I
bonds Of all county AND ...
after elected 300 No.. ..|...
Tunica, Noxubrc, C.aI.aru. q
kinson, Holmes, Rlu.lH 5
aud Pamela, shall conform ..
and provisions of au Aver. eH.
provide for the HUuH..
county officers snl .lr ".
sureties ON the suiI NuHI.
Is. 1876, and general 'HH U Md.
wilhstaudiug.
SEC. =. BE- r. further ..l...
shall take effect and Do. .H
lis passage.
APPROVED, February E I1
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APPROVED. February 25, 1873.

AN ACT authorizing and empowering the
Board of Supervisors of Washington coun-
ty, to pay certain claims to the Board of
Registrars of said county.
SECTION l. Be it enacted by the Legislature
of the State of Mississippi, That the Board
of Supervisors of Washington county, be, and
the same are hereby authorized and empowered
to pay the Board of Registrars OF said county
the sum of seventy dollars and twenty-five
cents $50 25) or as much thereof as they may
deem just and proper; said sum claimed to be
due by Board of Registrars Of said county
for expenses unavoidably incurred during
the election of 1877.
SEC 2 Be it further enacted, That this Act
take effect and be in force from and after its
passage.
APPROVED, February %, 1873