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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-11-20

DERKELEY. AT HARRlSON'S LAND.
Is G%(; one OF THE FINEST ESTATES ~
JAMES RIVER. FOR >hLE.-it contains FOtE-
TEEN HUNDRED ACRES, all arnnie ami woods;
10 marsh binds: the "prii Ilhl. III Ene nrA't "nn
,va,I ,rurrI. mas waterfront OF nearly three
miles. and The BEST FISHERY on THE RIVER; S'i-
nrrior buildings and improvements ol every s"r'.
STEAMERS PASS DAILY To Richtond' H"rl"'h'
baltimore Philadelphia and New York. .
owing I" i'll health viii sell ~ 4 >arriSr. VIZ, WI,
nj The uurcn.sn-inoucy. If not sold privately be-
fore. vii! offer II ~ public auction on the ETH
DAY OF NOVEMBER ext.
Far further iuturuia ion address mn u; RIchn!oId'
K. or " G., Crclls ilaw. No. ~ Broadway. y. J.
' JOSEPH II. CRTNsNAW.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-11-20

WANTED. 4 TENANT FOR THE
w BEST STAND T. RICHMOND for Inner,
cos d,ier ami nlumhtr &c Will receive liberal
patronage from the owner. Apply to
P ROBERT r. LYME,
nooO9t Real Tsta'c Agent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-11-20
DISAPPOINTMENT.

The above sale has been postponed! rn;i! WEDNES
DAY. November &c. 1879. .-.,,,.
10 lS.cOddl JO>Eih II. thEN3hA"'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-11-20

OST, FROM A BUGGY, OH the night
| 4 of lLc 6 Il Instant. Il BUFFALO ROBE. \
reward of FIVE, DOLLARS Will be paid Tor Il. re-
turn 10 No. 1892 Main street. no 3O-2t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-11-20
By Chafiin, Staples 4 Co..
Real Estate Agents and Auctionct'r5'
No. north Tenth street.

SALE OF TIE NALI ~
1 BILE FARM KNOWN IS "KncULNcE,
AEOuT FIVE MILES MORT II or kMr!i No.; -;
trust mpdr by John r. Crcn >haw and wife ana amy
recorded in the clerks office Of iicnric" County
Court the undersigned trustee. bean: 80 rciur' ~
the benrfciariee in said deed. VIII sell upon 'hc
urcmisCs on THURSDAY the 27ih day Of N"YrIn-
Der. 1879. 1T 10 O'Clock 4. NJ = n" fil:M "nmM
which SAID Cren>haw nos resides; ana Immru,-
a,cIy thtrraItcr all Of III" stock Of MULES.
IuRSrS. CATTLE. corn. II ". and 9TH + pro-
due: also, the FARM IMPLEMENTS. Also. ono
very fine SURVEYORS tOAifA>> anu tlAlN
and on" LEVEL.
j. u. PRETLDW.
SnI, Nrlinr IrM. iNr.
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s.,ss.. svsAYES. ANe E0Vass.

II Straycd from my hou>r. IN u
IL Chesterfield coupty.a DARit-RREM 49,
HDESt.-star in face. and rl@ht ma iT't am an,
l. i. ,rI;.-arou, four ,car, old. Last heard from
on the AprOmIrtox rive: inst above Nalto1N. a
liberal rcwald given for his return I" M AZ Lesser
store Chesterfield county, or Tor lni"r!Nt''oh ''''
"A'' '@"' Il. W. WOOLnEIEGE,
Posi- office Wintcrpock, chesterfield; County.
no 2O-llt&wltt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-11-20

WANTED, BY 4 SINGLE GENTLE
w MAN AN UNFINISHED ROOM with
fire. gas and servants attendance. between First
and Twelfth and Broad and Cary streets. Tor nv"
dollars per month. References given. A''hr>>'
describing room, &C., A. G. r.. PoSt-oihce boA ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-11-20

BOARD WANTED. BY \ GENTLE
- MAN AND WIFE. where they can have
plrasant home. Must hc convenient TO the i'o>t
Office. VIII furnish room. but require ScrNanl AZ
tcnIiOn and regular fire. Best r"Iercnc" Turn shed.
Address. stating terms. location, aud location q
room, W care DiSD0tch office. 10 - u
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-01-22
Mississippi News.

Winona Advance Items.
Montgomery county warrants are now
dollar for dollar. Thanks 10 a good set of
county officers and supervisors
A terrible event occurred on Sunday ev-
ening, 29th inst. james Terry, son of a.
q. Terry, ESQ. of May fell, in this county,
after having fed his fathers horse, on his
rounds attending TO the feeding of The stock,
passed too near one of the horses and re-
ceived kick, from which he died in three
hours.
Anderson Austin has been appointed by
Governor Stone. Justice of the Peace for
Beat No. 4, vice J. K. Jacks resigned.
We have learned OF several families of the
best citizens of Montgomery county going
to Texas during this winter. We are sorry
TO AnoW it. We feel satisfied they will re-
pent the move before twelve months. You
can always hear OF a good place just ahead,
but when you go there you find with the
same industry, economy aud attention to
business, you can do better in Mont gomery.
Carroll, Choctaw or Sumner than you can
in the w!lds of Texas.
Brookhaven Ledger.
1t is with feelings of regret that we an
nounce the departure O! Rev. j. I. Hea rd
and family from our town. They left on
Monday, for Enterprise, where Mr.. Heard
Is to take the.pdstorate of the NJ. Z. Church.
Woodyille Lepublican.l
The election for Mayor and Aldermen,
last Monday. resulted in the following
nam ed being elected: Mayor-Capt. J :.
Lewis. Aldermen-H. >. Van Eaton w.
w. Chisholm; Henry Habig; Jacob
Schwartz.
Aberdeen Examiner
The commission To take testimony in the
matter OF contest of Davis, vs.. MuldrOw.
tAat convened at the Court house on Tues
day, is presided oyer by IL. Nj. Franklin, j.
2.
Grenada Sentinel
All saints Church, Grenada, under the
reetorship OF Rev W NJ McCracken, was
robbed on the night OF the 18Th inst. of the
altar cloths. en- broided notices and con-
tents of the aims box. A reward OF $25 90
is offered Tor The detection OF the thief and
recovery of the articles.
Natchez Sun.
We learn, from private letter received
by gentlemanof this city, that the colored
Senator Bruce and wife have fitted up an
elegant residence in Washington City,
and that most of the wives of the L. ).
Supreme Judges have called on Mrs. Bruce
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-01-22

JANUARY TERN.

No. 5Oj-Jesse B. Smith ard John d. Smith,
assault with intent to XII J. Mol pros.
. G66-Lvwis Burnett. assault with in
tent TO Kill. Mol pr, :.
" 7l4-Edward Booth, shooting with in
tent TO kill. MOI pros.
9 7l5-Alfred Barnett, grand larceny, not
found Continued.
4" 7S<--Archie kel ey, larceny, not found
and continued.
- SO3-Archie Kelly, II. r. Ware and
Porter Kelly, forfeited bond. Con-
tinued.
:. SO9--George Jones. burglary, not found.
CONTINUED.
d" slO-James Tit, larceny. Mol. pros.
d" SI2-WilIis Jones, rape, veryict of not
guiity.
g s23-John L. Fortner, assault with in
rent to XII. not found. Continued
. S4l--Martha J Watkins, Keeping house
Of ill-fame, plead guilty and fined
SO and costs.
. S44-Nannie McGinnis, keeping house
of ill-iame, plead guilty and fined
$40 and costs
" S46--squre CRANBERRY, obtaining
goods under false pretences. For
ieited bond.
:" S49-Frank johnson, grand larceny,
Elead not Suiry and continued.
9 S5S-Minerva J. Davis, removing mort
gagged property. Continued
- S59--James Scott. larceny, verdict of
guilty, Is months in the Penitentia-
ry.
q S6l-Wade Bird. burglary. guilty,
months in the Peuiteutiary.
9 S6l--Sil3s Adams ana Chas. Ross, bur
glary, not guilty.
- SCI Sandy Nicholson, larceny. Con-
tirued.
" S74 Marina Christian, embezzement.
Mi-S-trial.
" S75-Same, obtaining money under false
preteuces. Mol pros.
" Henry Williams, burglary, not guilty
&" S5-H. w. kina d, W. and Mary
Kinard. (col.,) unlawful cohabita-
tiun. Conrinu, d.
number OF liquor dealers. who were
indicted tor retailing without license, plead
~niltv and fined.
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MoSDAY January 10. 1879.

MONDAY, January -, 1879
No. 2e45-A- E. Reynolds, et al -: Sam1
Gwynn. ct al R-v-r~ed
29o9-Julia {. Hall VIM II. CleP-
ton, Ext. Reversed
- 2S0l-B. l.. Emerson. admir- vs.. J. {.
Rugle Il ux. Discharged
= 24s4-H. AiJcheli. 81 a.. v. Ti-hNmin-
20 Ssvi' q Institu ion Nj 4 de-
lay case. and remanded to docket.
= 2656-J. IF 1homs "a v. "A II. Iay loF.
K. verse anu bill di-missed.
.. 2~26-E. F Medium " n a. Crockett,
Ct al. Affirmed.
:. 2G47-P4uI u. Owens VS. F. ;. and Sue
A BeichsT. Affirmed.
29fO--Isiah Bell " state Mississippi
Writ OF error quashed and new wit
ordered here.
4" 275l-Wm. 4. Belcw " + A. Jones, ct
al Motion to dismiss for want Of
proper appeal bond denied
- 2s29--W- I Turner IS ID. F. and r r.
Lilly Affirmed.
:. 2s9I-T. H. sanders ". Ti,homingo
Saving Institution. Affirmed.
{. 2S43-EIiza Morris, ct al, r. Harriet
f. Dennis. It al. Aft med.
- 2759--John Hodges ". II. NJ. sullivan.
Aft rmed.
275s--Thomas y. Davis vs. II G. Avant.
Citation ordered.
MoNDAY. January 20, 1879.
No. 2s9S-Wm. b. Sharpley vs.. STATE. Re
versed.
=. 2926-W eiler, Haas and kraas W. Board
Of supervisors OF Warren county.
a iii rmed
a 2927-B. McManus vs.. Foster and Gard
ner. Affirmed.
= 292l-M ay field Il csc ". ;. NJ. Robert
son. Reversed.
- 2-s5--~4m. BD4ingsl yvs. T. Y Ncbleft,
ct a. Reversed ard bill dismissed
- 29l7-J. ID. Iatum " Sa}ah l. McCIrl-
Ian. Reversed and r, manded, APP
peles Il pay the costs.
q 290S-C1ruther- Il Co. ". Hill, Terry d
Mitchell Reversed and remaUd' q.
4 2Ss4-Geo " jones and vie vs. Hen
~ Sh rman Reversed and venire
de noya accorded
Z" 279l--State Board Of Education V. city
OF a beTdeen. Reversed and roman
ded.
:. 2ssO-C. B Horton ard wife ". A.
Grant e. st. ~ firmed.
- 29lI--Z. chariah d Jennings v. Law
she. II, tlun to sifirm overrule d.
.. 2923-G W Reynolds. admir-. etc. vs.
j. d Crockett. use, dc. Affirmed
= 2935-James \. Dogan vs.. L. J. \
Bloody orth. Reversed and remaa
ded with Instructions TO enter judd
meut in the court low.
:. 2g06--FrCd Parchman vs.. State. AT
firmed.
- 2Gl3- Sally Will ms v Schwab q Co.
Affirmed.
" 27S5--I,aiah Bell ex parte Habeas Cor
pus. All med.
: 290O-Be tie Moou vs.. Thos. +. Chris
tian. Reyer-ed.
4" 293S-Southern CC-nI erative Hotel
Company Us. sarah l.. Rice.
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Election i'm Ihe west Ward

Ward, 10 fill the vacancy caused by the
death Of Alderman J. w. Harrington held
on yesterday Tuesday. passed off quietly
There was however a good deal OF quiet ex-
element, and we understand some betting.
The vote st1o ., Jno. w. Clingan, II; JOIN"
Crawford, (coJ, 81; John Townsend,
Total l4l. Mr. Ciingau is tie popular agent
OF the VlckSburg aud Meridian Railr, ad,
aud a thorough going Democrat. He will
make splendid member of the Beard
Of Mayor aud Aldermen. and will do credit
10 he Ward which he represents. quite a
number of C 'Iored woes were cast tor
h ~, otherwise he could not have been
elected, die majority of voters in the
West Ward are colOred.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-01-22
MASONIC DEPARTMENT.
Conducted by J. L Power. Grand seerssAry.

The suspension o: the Masonic Jewel,
Memphis, BY the dea h of its distiu gui>ht
editor, Past Grand Master a. J. Wheeler,
seems 10 make it Necessary that the Craft
In this section should have some mediu N
through which TO exchange views and re-
ceive information on matters OF Masonic
interest. Until the revival OF tie Jewel, or
the appearance of some other Masonic
Monthly, one column OF this journal will
be appropriated TO Masonry. We shall en-
deavor 10 make it not only interesting TO
the Craft, but TO the general reader. Sew
eral important questions, discussed in the
recent sessions of the Grand Chapter and
Grard Lodge, and to come up for final action
at the next meeting, may, with propriety
and profit, be discussed in this Department,
and We invite cur brethren to avail them
selves OF the opportunity
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-01-22
Political. CAUCTSSENG All
E4E Federal. CAPITAL.
DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CAUCUS.

The Democratic senators held a caucus
this murnHg To consider their course on
the resolution submitted By MI. EdmundS
declaring the last three constitutional
amendments duly ratified, that the laws al
ready enacted for their their enforcement
should be faithfully executed and that con
gre>s should further provide for their en-
Iorc-ment by the additional legislation.
After some discussion the subject was re
TERED 70 com mirtee of seven, headed by
Judge Tnurm IN. TO report a future caucus
committee Of three, with senator Morgan
as chairman, was appointed 10 report what
further action. if any, should be taken TO
secure the repeal OF both sections of the Re
vised statutes which pre- scribe test oaihs for
Jurors Ia United States courts.
The following are members of the COM
mittee on Senator Edmund's resolution:
Senators Thurman, Eaton, Mcdonald. Cor
don Salisbury Morgan and Harris.
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CONGRESSIONAL NOTES.


ScE.erne of ASiGaGiOn-Ehe Ne
.roe~ te he EmIEratei.
WASHI. GtoN. Jan l6--M-. Window, OF
MIrn., submitted the ioli2s lag:
''R solved. That with view To peace
ful adjustment OF al questions relating tn
s4ff ~, # ctual eufos cement OF eoostatu-
t.onai aud natural zig -, promotion o.
the best intet ests Of the whole cou-trY ana
the elimination OF sec ionaii>n from poll
ties. "A committee OF seven Sena or> De APP
pointed BY the Chair and charged vi IA The
duty Of iuquil Ing a. To The eXpediencY and
practicaeiIltY oI encouraging and promo
ting by all just and proper methods. par
tial migration OF csslored persons Irom
those States and Congressional Districts
where they are rot SLOWED TO freely anu
peace fully exercise and enjoy their con
Stitufio1ai rights as American citizens, 10
such States as may desire To receive them
and will protect them in said rights. or IL,
such territory or territories of the United
States may be provided tor their use and
accept ation, and il said committee shall
deem such migration expedienI anu pracj-
able that they report by bill or Otherwise
what in in their judgment is the most per-
fect method OF accomplishing that object.
and said committee have leave 10 sit daring
recess.
Laid on the table for the present. at the
request OF Window. He gave notice that
he would cali IL up soon tor The purpose Of
-ubmittlng some remarks IN 'egdId thereto
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-01-22

a STATE FAIR Next FALL.-We are
Informed that the gentlemen who own the
State Fair buildings -Messrs. Hamilton and
Odeneal--are willing to dispose of same at
a merely nominal sum to any half dozen or
more citizens who will agree to hold a
State Fair next Fall. The buildings can
be purchased for less than the timber would
bring were it taken down and sold II this
proposition is not accepted by the first OF
March, tue buildings will be removed, and
then goodbye to another State Fair in
Jackson. We hope that a matter of such
local and general interest will not be suffer-
ed to go by default
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-01-22

THE notice below which we taken
from the New Orleans Picayune OF the 10th
inst, refers to a Jackson boy-a native of
this eity-the son of Mr.. Caleb Parker, who
resided here for many years, and Is well
and. kindly remembered by the sold
folksH-
HOME AGAN.-Afte an absence OF four
years spent in California, Mr.. e. III. Parker
has returned 10 his home in New Orleans.
We are rot o ly pleased To welcome his re-
turn. but to announce to our leaders that
he will next week resume the management
OF the financial and commercial columns of
the Plcayune--which depart ment be IOrmr
erIy directed with singular ability and sat
tsIaction 70 the public.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-01-22
REMARK ABLE PUBLICATION.
TIE FEBRUARY NUMBER OF
FRANK LESLIEAS
SUNDAY MACHINE

Is remarkable for the abundance and the va
rled character of its attractive features 1t
IS impossible to convey, in ordinary notice
any idea of the richness of its contents, lit
erary and artistic; we heartily commend ii
to those of our readers who desire to obtain a
highly entertaining, Instructive and edifying
publication The aim of the editor REV Dr.
Dsemsl is to incaleate morals and religion
not by dry, hard homilies, but by every style
of literature, which can make the truth at
Il active and pleasing. Each number contains
serial and short stories, essays, biographies
sketches, poems, music, anecdotes, a sermon
and a comprehensive miscellany Astounding
with valuable information and entertainment
The present number opens with prof1sely
illustrated description ef Tisit tothat sinun-
lar cgElmanFy, the Lebanon Shakers; it is
very graphic and exceedingly interesting
Hints for Junday School is well worthy of the
consideration of all denominations of Christi
lans. A number of characteristics anecdotes
of the late Bishop Early of Virginia, will
command especial attention. The admirable
serial David Elemings Forgiveness is CON
tlnued, and the Juvenile story ''In Mischief
Again concluded. There are several excel
lent short stories, sketches. essays, etc.; poems
by celebrated write 3 sermon by the editor
on the topic. The Kingdom of God,'' ETC.,
etc., filing l26 quarto pages. the illustrations
numbering nearly 100. The price is only D
cents number; the annusl subscription S.
postpaid. This is the time to subscribe, either
for the year, or for six months 81 Address,
FRAME LESLIE, So, ga and 81 Park Place, New
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-01-22

II il were done, when tbs done,
1t were well, il were done quickly.
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THE House WASHINGTON January Is.
MISSISSIPPI RIVER IMPRov EMENT.

The House then went into committee OF
the Whole, on the bill (Of Mr.. Robertson OF
Lad organized the Mississippi River I'm
prove ment Commission aud providing for
the Improvement of that river and the pro
lection of its alluvial lands. An aPproPria-
ton of $250000 is made for the payment OF
salaries of engineers and expense of sur
yeys ana the Com mittee which reported the
bill As an amendment added a section appro-
priating s3,S6l 900 for strengthening the
the Mississippi leveeS.
Congressman Robertson opened with =
carefully prepared statement of the reasons
why congress should take this matter in
hand. which was listened to with great in
terest BY the house.
He was followed by
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-01-22
ROMOVAL.
DR. A. III. HILZHEHM.
AT WHITING & GRAY'S.

MEMS OVER COATS FOR $500; $3.50;
WI $3.50; 5000 and $40
Mems Suits of Clothes for 50, $3.50; 800:
$1,000; $500; $l400; $500; $500 and $40
Mems Under Shirts from 81 ne. to 1915.
Mems Drawers from 81 10. to 81 50.
Best Unlaundried Shirts for 81 90
Boys Unlaundried Shirts for Ike.
British Socks tQr 80 10 per dozen
Ladies Dress Goods. consisting of Alpacas,
all Wool, Burretts, Grape, Cloths, Cassimeres,
Scotch Pltids, etc, with trimmings to match
and prices to suit the times,
Ladies Under Vests fer SOC, TO, 81 90 and
$l.5G.
An endless variety of Ribbons, Neck Ties.
etc.
Silk Velvet Ribbons in all widths.
4 fall line Of Wesson Plaids, Domestics and
Jeans.
Wool Flannels, bota Red and White from
zoe TO 60c. per yard.
Canton Flannels from 10c. to 221<o
Bleaehed Domestios from Sc. to l0c.
10-4 Sheeting from 01c. to SOC per yard
Water Proofs, both mingled and plain in all
colors, from 25c. to 81 90 per yard
100 pieces Of Calico just received Dress
for every body.
At WHITING & GRAYS.
dacIS n In,
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MAR GSHED.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the residence
of Mrs Ware, on Thursday evening Jan.
10Th 1879 bv Rev. John Hunter, ID. ID. Mr..
Louis Stanger and Mrs. Julia Anderson-ail
ottnis city.
MCCARDLE--HoLMEs.- the 1st day of
Jan. 1879. AZ the residence of VIM. HOLMES,
Mr.. +. f. McCardle, and Miss Allen Holmes.
both of Church Hill. Jefferson county.
were united in marriage.-Fayette Chroni-
Gle.
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OVER coats less than \ \ cost,
At J SrADEKER & SON q.

ARTIFICIAL LINES. 1t will be seen
by notice in another column that our for
tner townsmau, Cha~. NJ. Evans, is about TO
establish in jackson, temporary branch
of his artificial limb factory. The many
ex-Coniederates fitted up hy Mr. Evans
about twelve years age, with artificial legs
OF the celebrated BLY, patent, have now an
opportunity of getting the OLD substitutes
repaired or of having hew ones made. Mr.,
Evans has kept ahead of ali competitors in
the artificial leg business.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-01-22
HoRRID TRAGEDY IN IOWA.

CHICAGO, Jana terrible tragedy oc-
rnrred at Big Greek, near Waterloo, Iowa.
Thomas Quinn, farmer, cut his wife
throat, anu then his own. His dying wife
tried to stop the blood flowing from his
throat with her own hands.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-01-22

AMONG the callers at the CLARION
sanctum since our last publication, we are
Pleased to mention Capt. l. '. Enoehs Of
land OF YazJo; Mr.. Slrrett OF Utica; Gen.
). u. Lee, Lt.-Gov: w. H. Sims of Column
bus. Hon. II. X. Martin of Yaiobusha; S
II BOYD, Esq, OF the Inland Recorder, and
Hon. ] L. McCaskiil Of Brandon.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-01-22

ANOTHER CoNCgRT-By request, Mrs.
Carrie !. Hooper viii give another concert
on Friday evening, jan. -, at o'clock, at
Angeles Hail She will be assisted as be-
fore by several of our best amatuer young
ladies and gentlemen, and by the Silver
Cornet Band BY request. also, seats can
be reserved, without extra charge, at Led
better Drug Store. where a diagram of the
hall can be seen. Entire change of pro-
trr.l m me-
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GEN CHALMERS.

who advanced some new ideas which attr4c-
ted general attention. He SAID there wele
more clauses Of the constitution 10 author
ize the building of the Mississippi ltvees
than to support any other work OF interior
ever undertaken by tie gov
ernmen. 1t has exclusive control over the
river. and should so CONTROL ii as not To
permit it to deluge riparian owners. The
government has exclusive power to resu-
late commerce, aud it should so regulate il
as not to destroy agricultural wealth. The
government has protected iron and the
M r,- UfacturerS, and should protect the mine
of ar cultural wealth capable of supplying
the world with sugar. 1t should build
break waters to protect The inhabitants of
the Low er Mississippi from the great inland
sea.
REPRESENTATIVE SINGLETON,
of Mississippi, has introduced bill to pro-
provide Tor the pay ment of the claims Of
Southern mail contractors, which authorizes
the payment of fifty per cent, of all such
claims as have been audited, and whatever
balance remains out OF the amount appro
pritted for the purpose, namely, S315,0O0,
alter such payments, shall be held for one
wear to meet the claims which may here
after be audited; the balance remaining to
be divided among the claimants.
PAYMENT OF DUTIES IN UNITED STATES
NOTES.
Mr.. Wood. | am directed by the Com
mittee of Ways and Means to report back
with favorable recommendation the bill
I'll r. No. 654S) to made United States notes
receivable for duties on imports.
Be it enacted, &c, That on and after the
passage of this act United States notes shall
be receivable for duties on imports; and all
acts and parts of acts Inconsistent with this
act are hereby repeated.
The Bill passed, Ayes l54, Nay AZ, Absent
and not voting, %;
HOUSE, WASHINGTON January IS
The house committee Oh coinage, weights
and measures, authorized
MR.. NULDROW,
to prepare a bill for there demption of the
trade dollar at par, and 70 prohibit its fur
th-r circulation in the United States.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-01-22

to prepare a bill for there demption of the
rade dollar at par, and 70 prohibit its fur
mr. circulation in the United States.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-01-22
Arkansas Wants the Dollar Of the
Daddiew Coined Within Limit.

LITTLE Rock. January l7.-In the upper
house of che general assembly, to-day, Sena-
tor w atson introduced RESOLUTION Instruct
Ing the Senators and requesting the Repre-
sentatives from this State 10 vote for free
and unlimited coinage of silver, and for the
present dollar to be made fqll legal-tender
for all debts, public and pFiYate.