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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20
Radical Doctrine.

They have a gem of a newspaper uI
North in Iowa Called the Lemars Sen
tineD from which these glittering ex
tracts are taken. They speak in plain
language the logic of the theory of the
Republican party as illustrated by its
acts. Here is the creed of that party
boiled down, and reduced to solid sub,
stance
Step to the front, Stalwarts, and show what ii
means to be nation.
''Change the name-call the nation America
or Columbia.
"Then abolish the States.
"Whatever recognition the former States
receive from the nation is national menace.
Therefore, States, such, must disappear
from the nation and the National Legislature.
''The National Senate must either be abolished
or transformed.
'eThe great work of Capitalization, or nation
alization, which is the same thing, imperatively
demands the instant suppression of the Senate
as representative of equal rights.
''N it'll Grant in the White House we would
show the rebel Brigadiers what it is to be a
Nation.
"After abolishing or so changing the Senate
that it did not represent States, we should
lengthen the Presidentials to ten years and let
Congress elect the President
eve would ahrogate all the so-called consti-
tutions in all the so-called States, change the
names to provinces or departments, and permit
them to conduct their affairs under charters
granted by the Nation.
"No charter would be granted to any State
that had participated in the rebellion during the
present generation.
GAN laws passed by these provinces or de-
partments would be subject to veto by the
President and his Cabinet
''In other words, this great Republic would
be a Nation, with all that that implies
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20
Hon. ]. F. Hamilton, of Holmes.


In recent number we stated that
this gentleman had rejected nomina-
ton for the State Senate, rendered him
by the Greenbackers, and had announced
himself as candidate subject to the
decision of the Democratic Conservative
party. After this acknowledgement ofhis
merits from the enemies of his party
he entered the lists, and in a primary
election, has received the nomination by
a majority Of nearly two 10 one over
his talented and popular opponent. A
higher tribute was never paid to a
worthier man. He deserves the conf
dence of the people among whom he has
so long lived. In the war, he bore his
part calamity as true MissisSippian.
He was an officer in Maj. Woford's
battery, Withers' Artillery = and was
beloved by his comrades. In 1868,
the people of his county, sent him to
represent them in the Constitutional
Convention of that year; and he served
faithfully and well in the body made
illustrious by the active membership of
such men as William Yerger, George
l.. Potter, Amos r. Johnston, J. w. &.
Watson, VIM T. Martin, J. $ Hamm
and others whose names have become
historic. AS further mark Of confidence,
his people elected him to represent them
the next year i'll the State Legislature
and from that time to the present he
has devoted himself to the duties Of
good citizen trying to build up the waste
places and repair the broken fortunes Of
the commonwealth. In politics he is
strictly conservative: He always arises
with the emergency and is equal to it
when it comes. Endorsed by all classes,
as he deserved to be, his nomination is
equivalent to an election.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20
Not to be Overlooked.

Though the Greenback leaders ig-
more the fact, the people do not, that
there are other issues besides the fnan-
cial questions, that are involved in the
pending election. Upon these questions,
the issue has been made up between
the Republican and Democratic parties.
The former has placed itself absolutely
in favor of military interference in cleo
tions and for subverting our popular
form of Government by subordinating
the civil to the military power. The
latter opposes this policy and is in favor
of adhering to the principles of popular
liberty regulated and protected by law,
and of local self-government, Upon
these issues, the Greenback leaders oc-
cupy neutral ground and affect total in
difference how they are settled. But
the people will not lose sight Of them.
The Greenbackers cannot be trusted be-
cause even if they were opposed to mil
itary rule, they are too trifing party
to be relied upon for defense; and as
for the Republicans to whom they are
performing the part of allies, they must
be placed beyond the power ofexecuting
their plans by an overwhelming defeat
at the polls.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20
Fourth Judicial District.

The District Democratic Convention which
met here on Monday last to select candidate
for District Attorney of the 4th District, nom
mated VS.. Parrish, of Issaquena-a young
man of energy, talent, and thorough quaIifca-
ton for the duties of the responsible position.
-Greenville Times
A better nomination could not have
been made The nominee is all the
Times claims for him, and more. As
the candidate of his party, he is entitled
to its support. Capt. Parrish is at
present the State Senator from the
twenty-ninth district; and we would
suggest that he can not in justice to his
constituents resign the Office he now
holds until after he Is elected District
Attorney.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20
Hon. I. It. Blount.


The declensiOn of Hon. A. t. Roane
to become a candidate for denomination
for Floator from Yalobusha and Cal
houn counties, has brought this gentle
man to the front as the Democratic
standard bearer and he has entered
the contest not only with the prestige
of victory, but with determination to
achieve it. He represented Calhoun in
the Legislature of 1876, which estab-
lished the reforms demanded by the tax
payers of the State. He was an active
and influential member of that memora-
BILE body to which the people owe a
debt of gratitude for its faithful per-
formance of valuable services at try
ing period. Many did their part faith
fully, but it is no disparagement Of
others to say that none excelled Capt
Blount in the ability and zeal which
we're displayed in rescuing the State
from the slough of despond into
which she had been plunged by carpet
bag rule. Calhoun will do her part in
electing him, and we are confident Val
labousha will give him good majority.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20
THE CANVASS.
Democratic Conservative Conventions, Ma!
Meetings, &C.

The Democratic-C Conservative District
and County Conventions, Mass Meetings
and Primary Elections will be held a:
follows, viz:
Franklin CoUNTY--Primary Flee
ton, Saturday, August 23d.
WAYNE CoUNTY-Primary Election,
Monday, August 25th.
JASPER COUNTY, Paulding, Monday
September LIST.
CLAIBORNE CoUNTY-Primary Elec-
ton, Monday, September 1st.
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Starkville, Tues
day September I'd.
LowNDEs Columbus, Thurs
day, September 4th.
MONROE CoUNTY-Aberdeen, Satur-
day, September 9th.
PANoLA County--Sardis, Saturday,
September, 9th.
PoNTOTOC COUNTY-Primary Elec-
ton, Monday, September Sth.
CARROLL CoUNTY-Primary Election,
Tuesday, September 9th.
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Primary Elec-
ton, Saturday September 18th.
LINCOLN CoUNTY-Primary Election,
Monday, September 22d.
HARRISON CoUNTY-Handsboro', Sat
urday, September 9th.
PICTORIAL DTsTRcT-(Union and
Pontotoc, )--Cherry Hill, -.
Odd SENATORIAL DISTRICT, (Tippah
Union and Benton) Ashland, Thursday
September 4th.
THIRD SENATORIAL DIsTRICT-Iaw-
renee, Lincoln and Pike)--Brookhaven,
Monday, September Sth.
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT - Tupelo,
Thursday, August 2Sth.
SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT - West
Point, Wednesday, September 10th.
Additions will be made to this list as
rapidly as the information can be OBJ
tanned.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20
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Fifteenth Senatorial District.

1t seems that our. announcement OF
the nomination for the Fifteenth Sena-
tOrial District was premature. The re-
turns of the primary elections in those
counties, were taken from the Car
thagenian and Kosciusko Star, and as
Capt. Cooper had received large ma
jority over his opponents, not having
seen a statement to the contrary, we
supposed the result would be final. In
that we were mistaken. The vote APP
pears to have been only by way of in
struction, or advisory to a Convention
yet to be held. We will await the final
decision of the party, holding ourselves
ready to support it with. whatever in
fuence we possess. From the lights
before us, we supposed Capt. Cooper
was the nominee and that the primary
election election was final Under SINH
lar circumstances we would have taken
the same course, had either of his com
petitors received a majority of the pop
ular vote.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20

Mr. E Stay, farmer residing few miles
from this place shipped this season from an
orchard Of seeding peaches" of fourteen
acres. 100 boxes, which Melted him forty
cents per box, amounting to over four hundred
dollars The time consumed in gathering and
shipping this fruit did not interfere with his
farming operations his crop had been laid
by. Why not all farmers along this road at
least have few acres in ruit?-Copiahan.
Mr.. s X Sorsby, of Spring Ridge,
in this county, is having similar success.
Though most crops have failed, he is
still shipping the best varieties of fruit,
and getting remunerative prices. Be
side his orchard, Mr. Sorsby has fine
nursery with infinite varieties of fruit
trees
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20
Particulars of the ARRAY.
YAzoo CIrY. August Is. 1s7e.

YAzoo CITY, August 10, 1879.
EDITORS CLARION: You have been in
formed by telegraph of the shooting Of H. NJ.
Dixon by James A. Barksdale. The particu-
lars so far as they can be learned at this
writing are as follows: This morning, about
$50, James A. Barksdale stepped into the
middle of the street with double-barrel shot
gun, and called to H. NJ Dixon, as he was
passing up the street. Dixon drew his pistol
and the firing is said by some to have
been instantaneous; by others that Dixon fred
first and turned and retreated into a hall way,
and up flight of stairs, at any rate Dixon
was shot in the back He fred three or four
shots from the hall way. Barksdale remained
standing in the middle of the street. When
the smoke cleared away he fired second time
but the load went into the doorfacing of the
hall way. win send further particulars after
the investigation. K.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20
Twenty First District.

1t would not be possible to find two
worthier men than Hons w. III. III.
Tison and David johnson, opposing cam
didates for the Senate in Itawamba and
Lee counties. Each has entitled him
self to the plaudit, 'swen done good
and faithful servant" From all ao-
counts, they win be left to make the
race without recourse to a nominating
Convention; and no matter on whom
the choice devolves, the District viii be
well represented.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20
Later.

YAzOo CRY, 4 P. NJ, August 10, 1879.
Dixon is dead. E.
A key to the foregoing will be found
in the following note officially appended
to the proceedings of a meeting of citi-
zens held in Yazoo City on Friday
last:
NoTE.-The Secretary had placed in his
hands the names of two gentlemen living in
Yazoo county, who heard III. NJ. Dixon discuss
ing plans looking To the assassination of las
A. Barksdale, Democratic candidate for Chan
Gerry Clerk.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20
The strengthening Scandal.
A STORMY INTERVIEW BETWEEN HUSBAND
AND WIFE.

NEW YORK, August IA Sun special from
Narragansett Pier says that Gov. Sprague and
his wife had a stormy meeting there this after
noon. He demanded the return to him of the
three girl children said that she has poisoned
the minds of the children against him and had
alienated the affections of the boy; also accused
her of breaking her marriage VOWS, mentioning
Senator Conkling. She, in return, accused him
of ill-treating her while drunk, of sIandering
her and threatening her until she feared for her
life The Governor succeeded in taking the
children. Sprague declares Mrs Sprague's let
ter tissue of falsehoods. Mrs. Sprague leaves
the place tomorrow.
CThe foregoing is the sequel of the
scene in the family mansion of Ex-Sen-
ator Sprague after he had ordered the
lordly Senator from New York to vacate
the premises. 1t seems that Samson of
old is not the only giant that has been
shorn of his locks by Delilah Mrs.
Spragueis the daughter of the late Chief
Justice Chase, and was Washington
City BELIEF
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20
THE CANVASS.
SIMPSON COUNTY.

EDS. CLARION: At the primary election YES.
terday, the following nominations were made.
For the Legislature, d w McInuis; Circuit
and Chancery Clerk, W. J.. Drummuuds; Sher-
i'll, ID. b. Weathersby-re nominated; Treasur-
er, DIR. q. j. ID. Punches Assessor, r. Drum
munds; Coroner and Ranger, A. II. Brown
To-day, tthe 10TH, an immense mass meeting
was held to verify the returns and mtity The
foregoing nominations. The following reeoIu-
ton in regard to the United States Srnatorship.
was unimously adopted:
Be il Resolved by the Democracy of ~iur-.
son county in mass meeting assembled. that our
Representative in the Legislature bee instructed
and our Senator be requested, 10 vote far Hon
f. Barksdale for United States Senator.
Very respectfully,
T. A. Dickson
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20

WE would like to know what it is in
''the last issue of THE CLARION, prior to
the election of 1877" that units its editor
for "the support of a free people" in the
estimation of our amiable Greenback
friend of the Batesville Blade THE
CLARION is not in the habit of advocat-
ing measures that politicians of that
ilk; but it remembers nothing peculiar
in it about that particular number.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20
The colored Democrats in Line.

The Mass Meeting and Barbecue got
ten up by the colored Democracy on
Richland Creek, in Rankin county, on
the 10Th, was well attended and admira-
bly, conducted. under the lead principally
of Mr.. William Mannery and his sons
and immediate neighbors who are num-
bered among the staunchest and best
citizens of the county. The dinner was
excellent the best order was preserved !;
and the speaking was to the point, by
Capt. Cole, candidate for Sheriff, Mr..
Morrill,, candidate for the Legislature,
Mr.. Whitfield, of Brandon, MIR. VIM.
Mannery and others. It was a colored
Democratic demonstration, though nu-
merous white voters attended by special
invitation. There are no tFller friends
of their country anywhere than the
Mannerys. We wish Mississippi was
full of such patriots.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20

THE Kansas excursionists numbered
about $50 negroes, mostly men. Quite
a number of white men took advantage
of the cheap fares and went on the ex-
eursion-separate cars having been pro
vided for them. 1t is thought many of
the colored excursionists willnot return.
Many have gone to "spy out the coun-
try" and ascertain whether it would be
advisable for their race to emigrate to
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20
Worse than Dixonizing UP North.
Here is a piece of news from Iowa

Dies MONIES, Iowa, August John r. Crane,
the preacher, politician and doctor, chairman
of the Greenback County Convention, last week
was notified by committee of citizens of Camp
Township to leave the county Immediately. He
left that night.
This announcement shows that the
people in other States besides Mississip-
pi sometimes consider themselves COM
PEELED to call halt under extraordinary
circumstances when it is evident that
selfpreservation is the first law of nature,
upon the teachers of sedition and of in.
cendiary doctrines. Up in. Iowa, they
dealt summarily with John r. Crane,
whoseems to have put on the livery of a
saint to serve the devil in. He was
ordered to leave. He left; and the
affair didn't even cause a ripple upon
the surfact of society.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20
Democratic Rally and Barbecue at
Starkville.

The Starkville Times says that the
18th of September has been agreed upon
as the day for the Democracy of Oktib-
beha to have rally and barbecue at
Starkville. Preparations to make the
occasion one of the grandest events in
the history of the county are now being
made
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20
The YaZoo Affair-Both Sides.

On our first page will be found
statements which present both sides of
the Yazoo affair First, is one by a
friend of Dixon stating that the people
who demanded that he should discon-
tinue the race issue by Withdrawing
from the canvass, the only means by
which the object could be accomplished
under the circumstances Of the case,
''were influenced by belief that he in
tended to muster an armed body of ne
groes at Benton on the 25th of July" to
dominate and terrorize the whites. The
fact is denied by this witness, but the
testimony remains that the whites firm
ly believed it to be true, and they no
doubt had good reasons for the belief.
The same person asserts that there
were colored men in the meeting which
called halt upon the alleged Dixon
programme, showing that colored men
as well as whites, were concerned in
preserving the peace of the races.
Again, there is the statement Of Mr..
Bedwell, a Republican, that the motive
that influenced the meeting, was not to
interfere with the right of free cleo
tions, but to prevent a race issue
which was rapidly eliminating in
strife and bloodshed as such issues
invariably terminate. Mr.. Bedwell
furthermore says that the meeting whose
committee waited on Dixon was COM
posed mostly of Woodworking, substan-
tial citizens of the county, who believed
that the action they were taking was
necessary to preserve the peace and good
order of the county.
Connected with the foregoing state
ments, are the resolutions adopted by
meeting of citizens, which set forth the
causes which impelled them to take the
course which they were forced to do for
the protection of their homes and their
family affairs from the consequences of
the race war that was being precipitated
upon them. Nothing need be added to
the calm and truthful statement of the
They are justified in what they
did by every consideration of selfpro-
lection, just as the head of a family is
justified in saving his wife and children
from the torch that threatens a conha-
grafton over their heads.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.

At a meeting, August 9th, of the citizens of
Stems Greek, Rankin county, in mass-meeting
assembled, the following preamble and resolu-
tions were adopted, to-wit:
WHEREAS, the citizens of Steens Greek
neighborhood, Rankin county. in mass-meet-
ing assembled on the eth inst, acting upon
information relative to the conduct of 3. F.
Sutton, independent candidate to the
effect that he engaged in the nefarious
work of arraigning the colored race against
the whites, and believing from the informa-
ton received that his work would result in
the bloodshed of armed men, and perhaps OF
defenceiess women and children; and wishing
to avert such a calamity, and to preserve
peace and avoid violence, adopted resolutions
demanding OF him 10 Immediately retire from
the canvass as a candidate, and as a leader
and
WHEREAS, having since been informed,
by j. r. Enochs, Chairman OF the Democratic
Executive Committee, that he (Sutton) dis
claims such action, and that in the future he
only desires 10 canvass in a legitimate and
honorable manner, without raising or at
tempting to raise race issues; therefore be il
Resofced, That in consideration of said state
ment, made by said Sutton, that said resolu-
tions be, and the same are hereby rescinded
and Withdrawn.
BE it further ReSolred, That the scope, mean
ing, and intention of the resolutions, a copy of
which sent to said Sutton, was not for
the purpose of inficting personal violence
upon him, but to prevent any conflict of the
races, and to preserve that peace and good
order which have always been maintained in
Steens Creek Boat
resolutions be delivered to B. F. Sutton, and
also copy be furnished the Brandon Repub-
lican for publication.
w. W. WILLIAMS, Chairman.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20
Col. j. F. n. Claiborne on Auditor
OWNS Pamphlet of Rules.

Writing under date of August 18th,
Col. Claiborne says:
Please accept thanks for the valuable Official
pamphlet you have sent me- There is moth
ing in this State so imperfectly understood
and IN such confusion as tax-sales and tax
titles. At the same time no one thing in
which our people are more generally Interest,"
ed The rules and instructions you have now
given to Tax-collectors will bring order out of
chaos and be of immense service to all of us
/ am glad to find you making these important
matters so plain to all of us, and to see you
using your important Office for the benefit of
the whole people.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20

FROM what we learn the Sutton
trouble has blown over in Rankin
Maj. Sutton continues in the field as a
candidate. The people are deter
mined there shall he no race issue in
that county, They have had strife and
bloodshed enough. They want peace.
They mean to have peace
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20
Hon. o. R. Singleton.

Hon. O. r. Singleton, having canvass
ed his District, has published list of
appointments for other portions of the
State. He advocates sound, wholesome,
political truths, and as a distinguished
champion of the true faith, he de-
serves, and we hope will have, large
audiences and an attentive hearing.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20

On the authority of personal assur-
ances from Senator Bruce, Mr.. j. j.
SpeIman says in his Peoples Journal,
that as Chairman of the Freedmen's
Bureau Committee he will probe the
subject of its management to its depths
and bring to the surface all its rotten
ness
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20
THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.
THE WILKINSON COUNTY DFAfOcP ,5.,-
GIVE GOOD REASONS FOR OPPOSING
IT.
Woodville Republican. I

WOOuflAAS EeSpuDllCan.
At meeting Of the Democratic Fveeuti,-,
Committee OF Wilkinson county. held on The
9th day Of August, 1879, Mai Ii. S. Van Eaton
was elected to fill the vacancy caused bv Inc
resignation OF G. NetteFYille The foIlovino,
resolution was unanimously adopted;
WHEREAS, proposed amendment to our
state constitution in regard to elections. will be
voted on at the next election.
And whereas, the law of the United States In
regard to Congressional elections is still unre-
pealed. Be it therefore,
ReSotued, That il is the sense Of this Commit
tee, that II would be unwise at this time for
the voters OF this county to vote for the adop-
ton OF the said proposed amendment.
ResotUed, That the Chairman Of this Commit
tee take steps at the proper time, 10 have the
TICKETS so prepared as to carry out this view.
RssotSed, That the Chairman also notify the
Chairman Of the State Executive Committee,
recommending similar action and 10 suggest
to him the PrOPriety of the State Committee
recommending similar action to all the conn
ties of the State.
There will be a called meeting of the Demo-
cratic Executive Committee of Wilkinson conn
y on Tuesday, the 18th inst, at 2 M al Major
an katons office. 1t is important that evesr,
member should be present.
c. T. NELSON, Ch'mn.
II. l.. DAVIS Sec'v.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-20

LIVERPOOL, Aug. IS.-Noon- Cotton 6rmsr
Middling uPlands, 6ad; middling Orleans 8
New ORLEAls, Aug. Is.-CJotton firm viii,
salea 80 bales. Ordinary. Ole goo5 ordlnsr-
s3ei , low middling, l03c; middii1g IO3c; GOOD
mloq la lie middling fair, 114c. Receipts