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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06
Handsome Compliment 90 Speaker
Percy.
:. Pious .Jeems'' IN Pontotoc D,m

1touS 0eehnS IN F0ntOt0c Democrat.
No Speaker has ever presided over leg
islative body in this State with greater dig
nifty, or given more general satisfaction
than Hon. w. A. Percy. With a record
covered all over with laurels, from the
blood-stained fields ofthe Confederacy,to the
dark reign OF terror, when the rprt-bag-
ger ruled the fortunes of the South, like the
white plume of Murat, Percy has ever held
place in the pictures, closest to the flash
ing OF the guns. Modest and unassuming,
honors come TO him unsought, but which he
wears with calm, Unaffected dignity, like
the majestic river upon whose bank he
dwells. receives the mountain stream into
its bosom. which swelis its tide, bnt goes
nosiselessly on; SO. Percy Is growing In the
minds andhearts Of the people, whose in
stincts are never wrong, hut whose ballots,
like the rivulets flowing to the lar e stream,
finds natural channel To which flow hon-
ors, in the person OF men like Percy, upon
whose brow nature has stamped her seal OF
greatness.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

Grand total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $1,000 OC
We estimate the value of narrow gauge
roads at $4,000 per mic. The above are eS-
Inmates OF the cost OF new roads per mile.
The XXI inquiry to be answered is, how
much will it cost per mile to make the old
roads as good as new?
The engines, cars, iron rails, cross-ties
and wooden superStructureS, are on an aV-
erage more than half worn, hence we con-
Guide that it will require about $4,000 per
mile to put the old road in a condition as
good as new-thus showing the present av-
rage cash value of the roads to be about
$4,000 per mile.
The above estimate, however, greatly eX-
ceeds the estimated value of railroads in
o her States tor purposes of taxation. The
average value in Iowa, for purposes of tax
alton in 1877, was, we learn. $6,750 90 per
mile. In Illinois they were assessed at an
average of $500 per mile. These valua-
tions included equipments, stations, right
of way ana every other thing pertaining TO
these roads The Western Tailroa DE- are
much better built. right of way more cost
ly, road beds in many instances ballasted,
with double the equipments o ( the roads In
this state. Therefore, for purposes of tax
alton, the average value of the roads OF this
State should no. exceed $4,000 per mile
However, when we consider the reduced
rate OF taxation on the property of individ-
ualS, $4,000 per mile NAV be still more
reasonable valuation. All OF the above esti-
mates are exclusively upon a cash basis;
five mills State tax is the present rate of
taxation on the property of individuals.
The State tax on railroads valued at $1,000
per mile at five mills would be $25 90
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

We expect to have the Acts of the Legis-
latrre for distribution within sixty days.
We will print few extra copies for the
benefit of such as may not be officially en-
titled to copies. Orders for same should be
filed at once. Price, in paper covers, 81 90 ;
in law sheep, with name on back, So %
Remit amount to Power & Barksdale,
Jackson, Miss.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

PENDING the consideration of the ap-
preparation bill in the House, last Satur-
day night, Hon. David johnson offered
an amendment appropriating the sum of
one thousand dollars toward conveying
the INDECENT blind and deafmute chill
dren of the State to the institutions pro-
vided for them at the, Capital. He adj
vocated the amendment with such force
and eloquence as to elicit the applause
and the unanimous vote of the House in
its favor.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

NONE so POOR TO DO HIM REVERENCE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s.-It took Just two
hours and thirty minutes from the time the
silver bill came into the House with the We
TO message until it had been passed by both
branches OF Congress by over n two-thirds
vote and became a law. A more direct dis
regard for a Presidents opinion was never
before displayed by Congress. Such mes
sages are generally at least ordered printed
and laid over one day. Not a Republican
in either branch of Congress to-day. except
Edmunds, said word regarding the respect
due the President, and he only said he
would like TO have seen the bill go over one
day as matter Of respect TO Mr. Hayes.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

CONVERSATION OF Assessors. The
Senate yesterday passed a bill, intro
dueed by Mr.. Montgomery of Kinds,
authorizing Supervisors to allow asses
sOrs an additional compensation of FIVE
ceats on each Individual assessment.
ME. Montgomery demonstrated very
ccpclusively that in the larger counties
especially, the compensation allowed as
SCISSORS, under the revenue bill as passed
1t this session, is wholly inadequate.
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Our Prospective SeashOre City.
Ban 81 LOuis Her1LJ

The CLARION is fighting manfulv for the
Ship Island Ripley and Kentucky Railroad.
1t shows that the building of this road will
add $5O.500,0OO To the permanent values q I
the State. while it will cost bat $,l,5O0, 900
to build it. The road will be built. A CITY
will spring into existence at Mississippi
City, riValing In growth Kansas City. Den
yer City, or even San Francisco AID Chica-
go. All of these were villages thirty years
ago. None but san Francisco opened a
port TO he commerce of the world, as this
Railroad will do.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

Or the votes in the House against l.r-
the silver bill oyer the veto ga came .rh
New England, New York Penn 'yytl...5r
and Dpleware, the bondholdinR -rIf
Cain, Of South Carolina, Gibson ol ~
ia, Blsbee, Of Florida, and seh'eIoI. .ti.I
Texas, were the only Southern men VII.
no. Garfield, OF Ohio, Williams aaa
worth, OF Michigan, Stewart, ~ orr
Ia, and Davis. Of California. were th9
Western men voting that way,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

STANFORD, Ky, March ga mm.
yards wide swept through Creay
Saturday. The family ID Nmocuf $751;.
near Richmond, consisting ol h.ua
wife and two grown daughters.
FAMED Sloan, nephew of Nm. TgM
a neighbor stopping at n.. huu..
killr' outright. Mrs Wc'tlnNt h.
blown 400 yards, and her clothing H...
tirely stripped of The rNn Ia.
were found locked in each olurr.
The father and nephew wore u
mangled, and must have been BILLED M
first force OF the tempest THE 0H.
stables and out houses, were bI0wUu
away.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

THE joint conference committee on
Senate amendments to House revenue
bill concurred in the amendment fixing
twenty instead of fifteen cents for each
legal subdivision, as the rate to be here
after paid for advertising delinquent
tax lists. The press has very generally
insisted on % cents as adequate compen-
sation, but we presume the rate now fix
ed will be accepted as compromise.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

RoTH branches of the Kentucky Leg
stature have adopted resolutions instruct
ing the Senators and requesting the Rep
resentatives of that State to support and
aid in every possible way the Texas and
Pacific Railroad bill.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

INExecutive session, Senator Thurman
remarked that he had not been in the
White House since the present occupant
was inaugurated. He used the word in
he said, advisedly, because the
present occupant of the White House
never was elected.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

In the State Senate on the End inst,
the House joint resolution in favor of
the bill before Congress, granting pen
sions to veterans of the Mexican war,
was concurred in.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

THE House Committee on Pacific
Railroads have unanimously authorized
Representative House to report the
Texas Pacific Railroad bill at the next
call of the Committee, subject, however,
to the action that may be taken by tn
Committee in the meantime in the way
of amending the measure, and also re-
serving the right for a minority re-
port
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

Observation-Disclosures by Hon. II. A. Hill,
Jnd9eof the United States Courts to the
Law Class OF the University OF Mis-
si>sippi. Session lS77-78.
This is the title of pamphlet Of sc pages,
embracing nine lectures, which discuss In
plain and methodcal style the character
OF cases that come within the jurisdiction
and practice of Federal Courts. The lee
ture on Bankrupt Law and Practice is
especially complete. Judge Hill not only
rendered good service to the Law Class in
the delivery of these lectures, but has con-
ferred a benefit on the legal profession and
the public by their publication. Persons
who may wish copies can apply to James
NJ Zee, Esq, Clerk United States Court,
or this office. Price one dollar.
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war should suff deprivation bHeause oi
their association with NE.
While on this subject | will mention thar
it did not require law ~ entltlr me 10 De
pur on h.. ,ist If pensioners. but lE rather
rauifi-r~ leg a prohih ton 10 deprive me OF
III [ right 4 : an fficer regul sriy muster,
Ell into the military service OF the Cnlted
States and while serving a. Sucn was ''se-
yertiy wounded" in battle a1d could, under
the laws then existing, have applied i"r anu
received a pension. NV circumstance uli
n L REQUIRE pecuniary relief from the Gov
ernment and l did not make the requisite
aDrIic ,tiOn, therefore nv name has never
been upon the roll OF pensioners aud offers
no obstructi IN to the restoration OF those
names which have been stricken from II.
Respectfully aud truly vourS.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Hon o. r. Singleton.
Mr.. Singleton. Now. if it is the pleasure
OF the House, | will recite short chapter OF
unwritten history.
The Chairman The geutleman'- time has
expired. The Chair rec6gnizrs the gentle
man from Indiana. Mr.. Calki-'-
Mr.. Calkins. led my time to the gen
tleman from Mississippi.
Mr.. Hewitt, of Alabama. | call for vote
on the amendment. | make the point Of
order that there are TWO amendments pend
ing. and that an amen tment cannot be
with lrawn without unanimous consent.
One speech has already been made upon
this amendment dud one upon the OLPer.
The Chairman. The Chair ru es that de-
bate is not exhausted upon the pending
amendment OF the gentleman from Texas
Mr. Reagan
Mr. Singleton. If | may be allowed to
proceed, [ will not occupy many minutes.
In the year 1860, i'm the fall of the year
when the queStIon If secession was bein g
agitateA all over the South, and after SCUM
Carolina had elected h.r delegates to her
convention. and [ think If my memory i
not at fault after the convention had assem-
bed and the ordinance of secession had
been passed, the Governor OF Mississippi
addressed 4 letter to each of the members
of the House of Representatives OF the
United States Congress from the State OF
Mississippi
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06
VIRGINIA
THE ARLINaroN ESTATE

ALEXANDRIA, March j.-5ud4e 20.
sOn,cOunsel for General Curtis LreIh
for the recovery of the Arlington
has concluded his argument boz iur
Court. The case will be snhml.
Judge Hughes, who will render hls 'f.
Saturday.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

The right of the people to use silver
as legal tender was stolen from them.
The bill as amended by the Senate, only
partially restores this right.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

The bill dividing the Eighteenth SEN
atOriaL District, and giving separate
Senator to Lowndes, has passed both
Houses without opposition, and is a law.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

ELSEWHERE W. have published the re-
marks of Hon. o. R. Singleton on the
final passage of the Silver Bill as 1t ca me
amended from the Senate. Mr.. Single
ton was one of the first to denounee the
fraud practiced upon the country by the
demonstration of one of the precious
metals for the purpose of increasing the
value of the other in the interest of the
bondholders; and his able arguments on
that subject in the last two canvasses in
this State have not been forgotten. In
the speech before Us, Mr.. Singleton takes
the position that the bill as it came from
the Senate is only partial remedy for
the wrong, but that it is wiser to accept
than to reject it, on the principle that
half loaf is better than no bread, aud
with the understanding that the contest
is to be kept up until the victory is fully
won.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

A JUDICIAL Convention to nominate
candidates for Judges of the Supreme
Court, has been called by the Democratic
State Executive Committee Of Tennessee
for Nav 29th.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

IT was conceded that ex Secretary
Bristow was genuine Reformer, sort
of oasis of purity in the desert of Repub-
lican corruption and venality. Never
theless some of his transactions, accord
ing to Washington correspondents have
been discovered which will, when devel-
oped, subject him to severe criticism
throughout the country.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

There has been no measure consider
ed by The present Legislature equal 10
importance to the Immigration bill, and
there is no general measure which has
received as little consideration After
much hesitation bill passed the Senate
appropriating 81, 500 to carry out the
scheme. This is trifiDg pittance when
it is considered that it is designed TO en-
able the Superintendent TO discharge his
responsible duties; but small as it is, it is
better than nothing and may do for the
beginning of great work which will add
untold numb ers to the population, and
immense wealth to the industry and tax
able resources Of the State.
Thus far Mississippi has done nothing
to promote immigration, nothwithstand
ing her millions of waste lands convenient
to market and fertile soil, which is
only waiting for the husbandmen to
smile with bountiful crops. No State
has ever received accessions to its popu-
lati0n from other States and abroad with
out bureau to promote immigration.
Texas is a case in point. A few years
ago her Legislature appropriated $15, 900
to establish bureau of that description,
ard placed Gen. Robertson, a competent
man, at the head o. i. Il was not long
before a small body OF harGy and frugal
Tuetons had entered the Lone Star
State. This served as a nucleus, and
now there are not less IT'S, 900 people of
that race settled within her borders. A
dense stream of immigration has also
poured into Texas from the North west,
from the States Of Iowa, Illinois and In
diana. Even the other Southern States,
Mississippi among the rest, nOtwithstand
ing her Superior advantages, has fur
nished her contributions to the flood tide
of humanity that is pouring into Texas.
These various elements are, one and all,
aiding in the upbuilding of giant com
mOnwealth.
Virginia, sterile and worn out as she Is
knowB to be, established her Immigra
ton Bureau and went to work in the same
way as Texas; and she is constantly re-
ceiving immigrants from Europe and
the Northern States. She welcomes
immigration from every quarter very
heartily, and glad to receive the hundreds
of English families who have settled in
some sections of the State. The Eng
fish generally bring goodly sums of
money, and settle in fine farming or
stock raising countries, where they often
accumulate large fortunes. 1t is not
necessary to say that the States material
prosperity will be fully assured, and all
classes will work tremendously together.
Texas, Virginia and Florida are all
shining examples of what organized
effort to promote immigration, can ac
complish. Other Southern States are
beginning to give earnest attention to this
subject Of ali influx of population from
the outer world and Mississippi cannot
afford to be a Iaggard in the movement.
THE Kinds COUNTY DELEGATION
We do not pay a mere formal compli-
ment in saying that the Senator and
Represen natives from this, our good
county of Kinds, have been faithful and
efficient in the discharge of the duties
cOufi1aI to them by their constituents |
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

MEMPHIS, March g. A private uls.lI.r.I
from Hot Springs says that tlre ue,..'s r.
all the buildings In that town, from l5Iig5iat
press Office 20 Malvern crossing me- M.
the Telegraph office, Hot Springs u..j.es
the principal business houses OF enc P'-
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

Pascagoula Star: We have known DR..
Mitchell frop our boyhood, and know
him to be in every w3Y worthy and well
qualified for the position. He is well edu-
Gated, of long experience in his profession,
a kind hearted gentleman, and sound on
the political question OF course, there are
Haany eminent physicians in the State who
could well and ably fill the position, but in
our Judgment none better could be found.
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TIE H1Nps COUNTY DELEGATION.

THE KINDS COUNTY DELEGATION
We do not pay mere formal compli-
ment in saying that the Senator and
Representatives. from this, our good
county of Kinds, have been faithful and
efficient in the discharge of the duties
confded to them by their constituents.
They have been constantly at their posts,
and without assuming to lead or to di-
rect legislation, have in the quiet,
unobtrusive way of men who looked more
to the accomplishment of deeds, than to
ostentatious display, commanded the re-
spect of their fellows, and made them
selves felt and heard when occasion de
manded.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

LONDON. March j.-Thp Times -H
ano correspondent says. R1umaUIH 0.0"
cluded in the combinations. Russia HN.
Turkey she must treat directly NI.H
mania, whose prptcnsi0n- are tuJ gr.t.
DISSATISFIED WITH CONDITIONS oF ft
vienna. March > -Nrwsplpns
satisfied with the ueaco conditions
they are known. Pape-s expires eng
ion thar The most difficult phl-e Ui 'e...
Is yet 10 BE- passed. ..
They say thar nobody wishes p" 4.
the great results 90 war-tue liYH'a..
Christians-but while demands lrr
ted TO lead 10 conflict with Eug.lH"
have been dropped by Russia. ~mHa.
sideration has not been shown inr A''
It's stated that Count Audras-y viii p.'
full expression Of his policy 90 tne dH
ton which will meet during the
week, probably on the 7ih.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

IT was a timely speech which General
Chalmers delivered in the discussion
over the West Point appropriation on the
18th. The occasion made it necessary.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06
The treaty Of peace has been -ru.
Petersburg for formal ratification
FAV1pa ts.s-f.v a.TrY.

A Vienna correspondent ul tha IaI
says at the opening of topgrn--, a m.
will be brought forward, probably
German delegate, BOO fav0rOf rhn .mH.
annexation 90 Austria oi BO-iul HlH !.
govina. Prince Bismarck hl- gU."r.
renewed his advice iu favor s' ."
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

Hon. H. L. MULDRow will please ae-
cept our thanks for large lot of public
documents.
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Report of Railroad committee i'm
the Senale, vHlrch =. 1879.

Mr.. Presidential majority of your Com
mittee on Railroads., 70 whom was referred a
resolution inStructing them to report the
mum Der of miles and value of each railroad
in this State. the amount of taxes PAID by
each, etc., have, according to instructions.
had the same under consideration, and have
Instructed me 70 report as follows:
The length OF railroads on which taxes
are annually paid, and the amount paid, are
as follows:
Chicago, st. Louis and New Or
leans Railroad, 1885 miles, tax
ed at $50 per mile ........... $23,994 o.
Vicksburg and Meridian Railroad,
l42 miles, taxed at $75 per mile 10 $50 90
Memphis and Charleston Railroad
33 miles, taxed SO per mile 2,504 80
Mississippi and Tennessee Rail-
road, S7.Sll6 miles, taxed SIS
per mile .............. o.. .... 6,5S5 81
West Frliciana Railroad, rs miles,
taxed $75 per mile - 5GG 80
Grand Gulf Railroad miles,
taxed $75 per mile ........... $50 90
Alabama and Chattanooga Rail
road, Is miles, taxed $75 per
mile ... ...............'.'. 1850 90
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

A PROPOSAL to re-establiSh the whipping
post is before the Kenturky Legislature,
and the people of Oakland, snpposing that
the measure had become law, publicly
whipped petty thief.
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TELEGRAPHTo
-I--.1.. 70 DaI5 e.
NOON REPORT

WASHINGTON

~"N"Ht'7lONAL NOTE.
WAsHINGToN, Mlrch5-r.
Mr.. Spencer ot Alabaml. r'... l' e
MI Military Affairs. rspnrf.5 N0.l
House Bill for the r,H't of yr..-'oH.
mond, late Surgeon General .s... a
and II was placed ou ,hp r.Is,''. .ls q.
Mr.. Wadlrigh %; New U4m,..
Committee on Patents. r...-.I.I pug. A
on Senate BIN to amend .Hr .,....t ..
lation % the payment nv ps-.'.
was placed ON the calendar. u
The Committee on B.nt.nr .-4..
cy ~ the II louise, Wiru two .H.-.....
viii report iayora0ly ou Posi-
Bill. ' ,E
The Finance Committee of OIL.
show no disposition OBJ artop. SIX.
the repeal of the Bp-ump.ilr t.. "
The Committee on W4t. -.- .
amended the Tariff Bii}sog.tar". r.
not published within twenty ys.....
Mr.. Thurman inrudura fn H..
bill for the proven JON OLA r..
Congress hom becoming b.r.
mail contractors.
The House cOururr.I iu ~.r....
propriatrDg money tor rHc r...
claims allowed boy the ~,rra.
Treasury.
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ARKANsAs
HOT SPRINGS BURNED

LITTLE Rock, March 5.-A aIsP-
from Hot Springs announces "a c0NL
ton in progress there. Nearly tHe f..,.I
business portion of the place has airr
been burned, including the hot I.s
Hotel, the American House, Dalh JUICE
banks, printing offices, etc.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

The creditors OF Wilson Gnfg.r-..
dealer, us Broadway, have H.cI 0 ...
~ have the firm ajiuiIoHud hns
The claims OF the pctiuoumg crHl...
1917. 600.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06

MAJ. VAN EATON, of Woolville, de
livered the address at the recent semi an
nuaI exhibition at Centenary College.
The Woodville Republican, speaking of
it, says +:
1t vs. As listened to with marked attention
by the students who seemed to appreciate
the speakers efforts to p Int out the reward
that awaits The true scholar. We heard
several say this was BY far the finest address
that has been delivered at Centenary for
years. which is no small com pliment when
We remem Der that he has had such men as
DIS Rivers and Munsev, and f John Ellis
to prect de him. In our opinion it was a
most chaSte and finished GRAFTON, showing
BY lis omDeteness and preparation that
the speaker had deemed the occasion and
theme worthy ofhis best attention.