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New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
PRINCE BISMARCK,S TRIUMPH.

LONDON Wednesday May II, 1871
The TimesS Berlin dispatch says Herr Won
Forckeubeck's resignation OF the Presidency OF the
Rechstag shows that the Liberals have been beaten on
all hands by the Conservatives and Clercdls Prince
Bismarck's star Is in the ascendant.
TFor other Foreign Yeics see First Tdge.l
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
p O S r S G. RIP T
3:45 a. m.
3:45 a. m.
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
A CRISIS IN FRENCH POLITICS.

LONDON, Wtunesday, My II, s'5'
The Iimes'S Paris dispatch states that the
debate Oh Saturday in the Chamber Of Deputies prom
es TO be the turning point in the history Of the Cabinet
and SHOW distinct division of the Lett into MOderates
and Radicals,
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21

The Junior Society elections given out for tomor
night IL IL Und srstood that the late decfee o
the Faculty does not apply to this OCCASION
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
HOME NE US.

THERMOMETER YESTERDAY AT HUDNUTs NO.
2lS BROADWAY.
Dam. G77 Noon. TO. 3 u. m. 100 Midnight 65o
IIighest during the day. 70'. Lowest. Ga.
Average G2SO. same day 1878. 81 -.
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21
COVERT BENEFITS DEFENCE
HE DECLARES HIS INNOCENCE.


THE LAST WITNESS FOR THE Defence IN HE
SMITH CAsE-ATTEMPTs TO SHOW THAT BIN
NETT WAS NOT IN JERSEY CITY WHEN OFFICER
SMITH WAS KIIIFp-BENYETT ADMITS HIS IN
T,.t,cy WITH MRS. sMITH-A CONFLICT Be
TWEEN THE LAWYERS.
The evidence for tho defence in the Smith murder
trial was closed yesterday after long examination
of Covert d. Bennett, one of the prisoners. lie adj
mitted a criminal intimacy between himself anu
Mrs Smith, who is accused with him of the murder
Of her husband. He asserted that he was III VIII
iamsburg at the time of the murder and that lie
had no part in the crime. The prosecution tired 10
compel one of the counsel for the defence to TESTIFY
about statements made to him.
New-York tribune., 1879-05-21

had disappeared under suspicious circumstances es
some months before.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-07-16
CLINTON ITEMS.
BY MARaIN.
Business only moderate

Business only moderate
No rain the past week, and hotter than the
hottest
The report of yellow fever has caused good
many 70 assume very serious looks.
Mr. r A. Shelby, of St Louis, was in town
one day last week looking as jolly as ever.
Mr. Geo. B. Lewis has gone 10 GreenyiIle to
attend the letting eflevee contracts he expects
TO put IN several bids.
Mr.. j. NJ. Cox left last week for Virgins,
hoping that the mountain breeze will restore his
health
Miss Lima Hicks left for Winchester, Virginia,
where she will spend the summer with her
relatives.
We have been told that of our lucky as
well as worthy townsmen drew 500 in the
Louisiana Lottery last month
Prof Stevens and family have gone to their
home in Missouri; they viii return in time for
the opening OF the College.
Cotton crop is reported as growing finely, but
prospects Tor a good corn crop are very dis
couraging.
Mrs Matte L. Burke left last Monday night
with party of friends from New Orleans. for
the mountains of Virginia where they will
spend the summer.
Mr.. b. W Griffith of Jackson is very ILL., at
the residence of DR.. Whitfield, with typhoid
malarial fever We understand that there Is
but little hope of his recovering.
" { were IN JACKSON last MONDAY anu WIS
made to feel proud of old Kinds by hearing
Judge Calhoon, in his charge TO the Grand Jury,
compliment highly this, tthe LIST District as
being 50 exceedingly peaeeable and law-abid-
ing.
As the telegraph companies have forbidden
their agent to ever enquire over the lines for
yellow fever news, would ii not be good time
for energetic, thoroughgoing, business
capitalist to start an underground grapevine
line?
Quite large party will leave in day two
for Havley's lake, on Pearl river, where fishing
is reported as being splendid We are very
anxious IL 90, and will, if we can be assured in
time that snakes scarce have such "A
horror of being bitten more than twice on any
one fishing frolc
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-07-16

The eo-education of the sexes is a
distinguishing feature of the State
University of-Michigan, and we note
that in all the higher branches the fe-
male pupils have held their own in the
contests for prizes with the males. In
comforting degrees the names that rep
resent the two sexes, are mingled pro-
miscuously, thus
Bachelor OF Science-Richard Turner Chand-
lee Lorenzo John Locy, Lottie Maria smith.
james Wilfred Mckinley.
Bachelor OF Philosophy Viola Lee,
Erastus Albert Barnes, Oren Durham, Maria
Norris, Fred Somers Bell. Charles Gilbert
Nau Vert Marion Sarah Gerls
Bachelor OF Arts-Mary Lavinia Blood.
Hubert William Brown. William Foster BRYAN.
Carina b. Campbell, John Chase. Chauncey
Ferris Cook, Laura Donnan, Fannie Clinton
Farrand, &c, sc.
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Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands BY an East
India missionary, the formula of a simple
vegetable remedy, for the speedy and perma-
nent cure Of consumption, bronchitis, catarrh,
asthma, and all the throat and lung affections,
also positive and radical cure for nervous
debility and all nervous complaints, after hav-
ing tested its wonderful curative powers in
thousands of cases, has felt it his dap ~ make
it known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by
this motive, and desire to relieve human SUI
fering, L will send, free OF charge, to all who
desire it, this recipe, with full directions for
preparing and using, in German, French, or
English. Sent by mail, by addressing, with
stamp. naming this paper, W W. Shearer, l4a
Powers Block, Rochester, \. \.
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rha RAYMOND Fencibles.

Some OF the survivors of the Raymond Fen
cibies Company A, 18th Mississippi Volun-
teers. Army Of Northern Virginia. are con-
templating a reunion OF company at an early
day, and have requested Us TO call the atten-
ton OF the ex-members of the Company to the
matter. All survivors of this, one OF Kinds
connty's best companies during the war, are
requested 10 write 10 Col. VIM. H Taylor, at
this place, and to state their views upon the
subject The following partial list OF the sur
vivors OF the Company has been furnished us
Col W H Taylor, Col. 5 B. Thomas,
Lieut.. Geo. D. Nixon 5. NJ. Shelton, w. y
Hawkins. H. r. England, j. D. Monroe, c. d.
Gillespie, james Gillespie, w \. Montgomery,
Jno. Brady, Phillip Mullen, Gus. Braey, Jno.
Knapp b. +. FORMER, Jas. Chrisler, Bill
Standifer, W H. Dixon, Joe. Roberts.
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SOUTHWEST KINDS ITEMS.
BY TALLAHAIA-

UREA, Miss, July IA, 1879.
Still fearful dry and hot
Thermometer at 100 last week
Family Of $ D. Mimns Esq, at Burnett's
Wells.
Miss Annie Classify from Terry is visiting fam
lily of q. W. Mimms.
r. NJ Currie Of Edwards, and c. D. Newman
of Baldwins Ferry, were here yesterday.
There was large crowd at the picnic Al Mr.
England's, six miles from here last week.
Melons, fruit etc. seem more plenty, but are
greatly injured by the drouth, also gardens.
\ big barbecue and all day speaking has
been suggested for Utica, during the campaign.
Farmers are trying to plant crops Of early
peas, grass, etc, to make up for loss OF corn
crop.
Some days ago dealer in live stock from
Vicksburg passed here driving home l75 sheep
which he bought at about - a heak.
Col. Hooker, agent of Wesson Mills was here
last week with samples of goods made there,
and sold bills to our merchants.
The public schools for this part of Kinds open
to-day, and will be largely attended. Mr. p. r.
Bolles has the school here for whites. The col
ored school here numbers largely and is in
charge of w H. Barber, cOlored.
This, the 5rd Supervisors District, elects three
Magistrates and two Constables and Super
visor, but time and place of the District Con
yention not vet arranged. Nor has there been
any agreement yet as 10 the cahdluateS' ne
people seem determined to have good men and
available. We should take great care in the
selection of these officers. Very competent and
fair minded men for Magistrates should be Sc
lected
Reliable information from Gen. Martin, about
the railroad is To the effect that the company
will push forward the road, early next fall and
work on the whole line from Martin to jackson
is to be let out. The necessary money arrange
ment has been or is To he effected, and so moth
ing but the spread of yellow fever, or occur
renee of some calamity, can seriously delay this
long wished for and greatly needed enterprise
The terrible drouth still continues, and farm
ing prospects here are indeed gloomy. Most
farmers cannot make a bushel of corn TO the
acre and cotton on hill lands has about stop
ped growing. The corn crops on bottom and
swamp land will make fair crop, but either
with with without rain now, the great bulk OF
the crop is about ruined. Such disastrous
drouth is almost unprecedented in this country
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A JOINT RESOLUTION


To Provide By Constitutional Amendment for
Biennial Elections:
Resolped by the keyisiar4re Of the State Of
Mississip.4 ttwO-thiras of each House agree
ing thereto That the following Amendment Il to
the Constitution of this State substitute
for Sections Six and Seven, of Article Four of
said Constitution, be submitted to the quail
fed Electors of the State at the next general
election forSAdOption or re lection, namely:
Section 8. The political year shall begin
the first Monday in January; the Legislature
first Tuesday after the first Monday in Janu-
airy, A. d., 1882, also on the first Tuesday after
the first Monday in January, 1888, and Bien-
nially thereafter unless sooner convened By
the Governor The time and place Of meeting
may be altered by law.
SECTION I. A general election, by ballot,
shall he held on the first Tuesday after the
first Monday in November, A. b, 1880 ard
Biennially thereafter. All officers who 60
into office on the first Monday in January.
1852, shall be elected at the general election
in 1880. All officers who go into office the
first Monday in January, 1880, and all officers
who go into office on the first Monday in Jahu-
arv. 1852 shall hold their respective offices
for three years, but the Constitutional terms
of their successors shall not be hereby affect
ed. Electors, in all cases, except in cases Of
treason felony, and breach of The peace, shall
be privileged from arrest during their attend
ance at elections, and the going to and return
ing therefrom-
APPROVED, March 9th, 1873.
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Re union of Withers' Artillery.

The reunion of Company A., First Missis-
sippi Light Artillery, at Bolton, on Thursday
last, was a most delightful event. There were
fully fifteen hundred people in the grove
during the day-Hinds and the adjoining
counties being represented
Previous to the exercises at the grove, the
survivors had assembled and were called to
order by Capt. w. T. Ratlif The organiza-
ton was declared permanent. The following
were reported in attendance
Chaplain-Rev T. K. Markham, d. D.,
New Orleans.
Captain w T. Ratlif, Raymond
Lieutenant Frank Johnston, Jackson.
Orderly Sergeant J. l.. Power, Jackson.
Orderly Sergeant Geo. Handy, Canton.
Sergeant w. d. Edwards, Satartia.
Sergeant f. c. Davis Leake county.
Sergeant B. L. Lyon, Jackson.
Sergeant j + Casey, Westburg Washington
county
BusIer W alter Colquhoun. Canton.
Corporal J. NJ. Hemphill
PRIvATEs.
A. Johns, Bolton.
G. Johns, Bolton.
A. H. Cox, Brownsville.
j. W. Tatum.
John : Mccormick Union Church.
r. y Horton, BrownVIle.
J. \. TAYLOR, Madison Station.
John \. Goodloe.
T. r. Pond, Bolton.
c. A Lusk Jack son.
J. VI. Fuller, Jackson.
C. C. Harris, Bolton.
K H. Meteer, Union Church.
j. A. Ward, Edwards.
SMike O'Bren, Jackson.
Robert GoodIoe, Madison Station.
Wash. ]. Smith, Clinton.
james +. McAlpine, Bolton.
Mckinney l.. Cook, Washington county.
L. l.. Moore, Bolton.
Yeaman Smith. RAYMOND.
T. H. Sandidge Brownsvilee.
Joseph Mcdowell, Vernon.
J. W. Ratlif. Edwards.
NJ. T.. simpson, Jackson
John q, sparrow Edwards
r. III. W. Barrett, Edwards.
c. w. Petrie, Bolton.
/ B. Alexander, Alto, Louisiana.
ID. Mann, Madison Station
( VIM Mann Madison Station.
I Preceded by Capital City Band, of Jackson,
the Company marched to the grove, when the
, following programme was observed:
| l. PRAYER bv Rev. Dr. Markham.
/ ,. Historical Address by Capt. w. I. Ratlitf.
/ 3. Correspondence read-from Col. {. f.
Hooker and Col W. I. Withers, announcing
/ their inability to be present
/ Reunion Poem, by Miss Maggie Down
/ ing. of Raymond, and read by Mr.. Williamson,
of same place.
| 5. Address by Rev DR.. Markham.
6. Poem by c. 4. Lusk-" Platzmeyer's Re
treat from Enterprise to DemOpolis.
Z Address by 1t. Fradk Johnston.
| 8. "Reminiscences, and Reunion Poem, by
| ] l.. Power.
The dinner which followed vas ample for
the immense crowd. The baFbecHed meats
we're prepared under the direction of Mr.. J. j.
Gold. of Edwards. Mr. ]. P. Withers was
manager-in-chief, and the working committee,
Messrs. T. Pond, l.. L. Moore, Chas. c. Harri:
and C. w. Petrie. The good ladies OF Bolton
were also busy in their kind attentions &c
visitors Altogether, the Reunion was s
grand spccess. Mr.. John NJ Chiffon, who
first suggested ii, may we'll be satisfied viii
the result.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-07-16

Ex-PREsIDENT DAVIS having been in=
vited so deliver an address at Sioux
City, Iowa, on the 4th of July, wrote u
courteous deolination, in which the fol-
lowing passage occurs:
at is gratifying to me to know that those
who have peopled country which | knew
when it was only inhabited by Indians desire
to have visit from me, and to listen to such
an address as might make on a day associat-
ed with the declaration which made thirteen
Independent States of that number of sub
ject colonies of Great Britain. | have ofien
desired to see the country which | left a. a
wilderness, transformed by the labor and in
telligence of civilized man into its present
fruitful condition; but during the years of
your progress, many to an individual, though
few to a nation, time has worked with waste
ful energy upon myself l may, therefore,
rather wish than expect to he able TO realize
the desire you have expressed to see again the
land of Iowa.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-07-16

WE take pleasure in calling attention to the
advertisement of Richmond College, which
appears in our columns to day. This institu-
ton is thoroughly equipped for imparting
higher education; the faculty is composed OF
eight professors, who have won high distinc-
ton for learning, ability and proficiency, Civ
ing their entire time to the duties OF their sew
eral chairs. No locality in Virginia is more
healthful than the city of Richmond, and
Richmond College occupies the highest and
most beautiful site in the western suburbs of
the city. No institution enjoys great an
immunity from sickness For cheapness and
solid comfort it has no competitor. We take
pleasure in endorsing the institution with the
highest confidence.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-07-16
Water Valley.


MISSISSIPPI CehtraI, IZlh.I
In our town there is one ease. 4 Mr.. Cogan,
boiler maker, is reported by his physician, DIR.
Mcfarland, to have fully developed ease of
yellow fever. Mr.. Cogan is dead
A telegram to Dr Z. A. Rice, President State
Board Health dated 18th inst, states there has
been no other case at Water Valley.l
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-07-16
Do You Want to Enjoy Life P

Death. or what is worse, is the inevitable
result of continued suspension of the men
strual flow. 1t is a condition which should not
be tritled with. Immediate relief is the only
safeguard against constitutional ruin. In all
cases of suppression, suspension or other
irregularities OF the course" DIR. J. Bradheld's
Female Regulator is the only sure remedy.
1t acts by giving tone to the nervous centres,
improving the blood, and determining direct
" to the organs of menstruation. 1t is
legitimate prescription, aud the most intellls
gent doctors use it Ask your druggist for it,
For sale by Byron Lemly, jackson, Miss.
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| @@@& =

IT is announced from Washington
that Mr.. w. H. Roberts, the eorrespon-
dent of the New Orleans Times who ac-
quired considerable notoriety as the GO
between of Hayes and the political
leaders in the juggle which eliminated
in putting the former into the Ppesiden=
CIV in defapce Of the public will, has
been appointed by the Administration,
to superintend the revision and codifica-
tions of the army regulations under the
pension army bill just approved. Ths
appointment has no political signiiea-
cation, except that Mr.. Hayes is reward
ing the men that has served him,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-07-16
THE CITY.
The summer exodus has begun.

~
r,.l.,u = :, mood .,rit,rv condition
'' '"''
''"'''"'
The State Board oil lit'''h was IN session
an TINS eiH Yesterday
interesting read'ns-'he cara 'i ii''i'"
oihcer capt, '"rr'"'y'
The family Of Col. }. =. Power returned
from Brown "eii7 Oh H'i''y'
The Grand Lodge OF Odd Fellows "l
Mississippi viii meet IN this city next week
The Proceedings OF the Board OF Mayor
and Aldermen will appear in our next issue.
m
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~, ~, = p..-il.n, %,
Ne'- W, - 49, - - 49, ,;,,
IL An
''vu'' o'''''' -, :. - y, J;.,o.ad oi
u'''''''''f
'"'' term
non a ~ i'''N', - i"A'''
''E last "''N' III '''''
The Methodist Episcopal
held ITS Quarterly p'S'r''' oo"''''''o' - '''''
wy i'S' WIEN
Mrs. W. II. H. Tree" '"t S''''S' nave s,''''
!" Nh''e sulphur springs Va "'e'' '''
viii spend me summer
Mr. George Nirden, once a residence o
this city, now of Delaware, - on short VISIT
:" hlS host OF friends here
The many friends of Mr. Whitfield
Griffith will be glad 10 learn that he Is rapidly
recovering from his recent illness
This sort Of weather makes one wish that
the costume prevalent at the time Adam ant
Eve occupied the Garden Of Eden was SUI
fashionable.
The condition of Mr.. Percy Lemly who's,
critical illness VI, mentioned last week, is no
improved. and but little hope is entertaine'
Tor his recovery
Chief Justice George and family left 10
their home in Carroll county few days az,
where they will remain until the commence
ment OF the October term OF the Supreme
Court
MIA p C,mphell. the talented youn,
LAWYER. and son of Judge Campbell OF thu
Snpreme Court, will open his law office a
Lexington. Mississippi, about the lst o
August.
Roy DIR Tba- II. Markham, of New
orI.,ns ex- oI,,,,lain Of Comnanv 4. Withers
Ar,iIerv. was in the CITY one day last week
..,.,. iron, The. reunion of his old Compan,
at Bolton
o,,;,a stir was created on our street
.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, tho, ,.,lo,r fsve
~ - s = - NamT,bis The favorabl
g. L., f.,n, th.t c;tv
80 - 'I - ,he excitement and every
, - @ ',o". N a. usual
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-07-16
Copiah County Correspondence.
BEAUREGARD, Miss, July -. 1877

BEAUREGARD, Miss, July -, 1879.
EDITORS CLARION The following resolution
was passed by the precinct meeting here to-
day:
ResoIued, That the delegates to the County
Convention be instructed to vote for and urge
the adoption of a resolution instructing our
nominees for the Legislature to vote for Hon.
F. Barksdale for United States Senator.
Yours,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-07-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Health Officers Notice!

1T Is IMPOSSIBLE FOR Me TO EXE-
L cute the duties of my office, efficiently, as
desire 10 do, without the cooperation OF
citizens, and the matter is of such vital i'm
portance, that / feel confident that the CO.
operation solicited will not be denied
| therefore respectfully request that any
dead animals found within the City limits,
and every other sting nuisance be reported
to me promptly, when | will cheerfully give
the matter my personal attention.
JNO. c. CARRAWAY,
July 1G 1879. Health Officer,
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PROCLAMATION.
5000 90 REWARD.

WHEREAS 1t appears by information re-
w ceived by me- that on the 18th day of May,
1879 in Coahoma county, WILLIS SMITu
murdered Henry Washington, and afterwards
effected his escape, and Is still al large;
Now, therefore, l. j. NJ. STONE. Governor
of Mississippi do offer the above reward, for
the arrest and delivery of the said WILLIS
SMITH to the Sheriff of Coahoma county. Said
reward is payable conviction, and is in
moreover. require all officers of this State to
be dligent in their efforts to arrest said flu
gitive, Willis Smith.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal
H. 81 of the State affixed, at jackson, this
18th day of July, A. D., 1879
j. NJ. STONE.
By the Governor:
HENRY 9. MYERS, Secretary of State
JulylG 79-3w.
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From Cholera Infantum, and yourself and
family from sudden attacks of Collie, Cramps,
Dysentery, Diarrhaea, and Cholera Morbus by
keeping Parker's Ginger Tonic always At
hand. This superb bowel corrective also
speedily cures all disorders Of the stomach,
and thousands who have for years sought re-
lief in vain from Dyspepsia, Headache, Ner-
vousness, Low Spirits, Sleeplessness, Liver
Disorders, COstiveness, Heartburn, Palpitation
Of the Heart, Distress in the Stomach, Coated
Tongue, etc, have found most complete cure
in this comforting iHyigorant. Buy 50 Ct
or 81 % bottle and tEy it. Sold by B. Lenly,
Jackson.
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TO PRINTERSI

A COMPLETE OUTFIT FOR A NEWS
N PAPER AND JOB PRINTING ESTAE
LlSHMENr FOR SALE WITHOUT REGARD
TO ITS VALUE
The outht consists Of one No. Washington
hand-press, large enough e. print nine
column paper; One eighth-medium Gordon
Job Press, and three 3x6 Imposing Stones and
Type, Leads, Rules, Borders Racks and Cab
luets in great variety
Specimen sheets and terms sent uu apuIica-
uon; JAMES L. GLARhE
july 10, ."-aw- laEoo City, Miss
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-07-16
Public Speaking.

Union Church Democrat Conservative Club
will be addressed by Col. J. b. Stewart, and
Col. W l.. Nugent, at it, regular meeting
Friday night next, 18th inst. At O'Clock
The public generally, aud the ladies specially
are cordial inqted to be- present.
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THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
LOWNDEs COUNTY.

Before me, 9. n. AYREs, Notary PubIicl
came personally, John NJ Billups, President
Nathaniel T. Goodwin, Cashier, and W. 10.
Lee. Secretary, and made oath in due form OF
law, that the fort going Statement Is tThe
exhibit of the condition Of the Institution
thev represent TO the best of their knowledge
and belief j. NJ BILLUPS, Pres't.
N. A.. GOODWIN, Cashier.
W.. II, LEE, Secretary.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
r.. 81 CLAUDE H. AYERS,
July 81 '79-1w Notary Public
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PROPOSED AMENDMENT
THE
Constitution of the State of Mississippi.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE,
j ACKsoN. MIssIssIPPL July Ia. 1879.

OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE,
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, July Ia, 1879.
DURSUANT to an Act to amend an Act to
i provide for submitting to vote Of the
people Amendments to the Constitution, and
for other purposes, approved April 10, 1876, |
hereby submit to the qualified Electors Of
the State the following Joint Resolutions pro
posing an Amendment to the Constitution Of
the State of Mississippi to be voted upon for
adoption or rejection at the general election
to be held November 4th, 1879.
GIVEN under my Hand and the Great Seal
r, of the State of Mississippi hereunto
L. - affixed, this 10Th day Of July, A. D.,
1879. HENRY c. MYERS,
Secretary of State.