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The weekly clarion., 1879-06-04
An Impressive Scene.

EDITORS CLARION Al tn II ihoIis. Church
"a last Sabbath morning :us; 1 lore tn.
'sfsn o'clock sermon, the pa or, Ry. W Fl
Watkins, d. d. baptized and received into ti.
Church, six mutes pupils oil State Deaf and
Dumb Asylum located in this city The Doe
tor read from the ritual of the Church the
questions, which were interpreted to thc
mutes by Prof Chas H. Talbot, the accom-
plished Principal OF the Institute, to all oi
which they promptly and correctly responded
The scene was witnessed by large congrega-
ton and was most beautiful and impressive,
rejecting great credit not only upon the Su-
perintendent and his efficient assistants, but
upon the mutes Themselves, thus evincing the
thoroqghness and completeness Of their train
ing
In this connection We would congratulate
the State in having 80 efficient a Board Of
Trustees who recognize the great importance
Of selecting men OF religious culture and
education to -uperintend it, Public Institu-
tions Prof Talbot has exhibited his fitness
for this position, and his corps Of teachers are
an honor to the institution. DR. Watkins SAYS
he has never received a class for baptism and
Tor membership into the church who were 50
well prepared and who so thoroughly under
stood the obligations and requirements neces
sary to become church members Their names
are: Adaline Decell, Emma Decell, Cora
Decell, Olivia Mckinney Martha HOMELAND
Lucy f. Alden, and their ages range from
twelve to about seventeen years. They are
the children Of Methodist families, and the
iull consent and appreciation Of their parents
were obtained before this step was taken.
Immediately upon the close OF this ceremony,
two little girls, orphans OF the late 2. j. Roach,
who died OF yellow fever in this city last fall.
presented themselves for church membership,
and then and there was enacted a scene which
can never bessiorgotten. The little orphans, in
black costumes, standing before the yenera-
bic man OF God, with his long white locks,
his hands upon their heads dedicating them
to the service OF God, while the congregation
with bated breath and moistened eyes, told OF
the deep emotions within their breasts.
Truly this scene was one long to be remem-
bered with feelings not easily expressed by
those who witnessed it. AN EYE WITNESS.
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WARDS ITEMS.
BY MAX.

Only one case before His Honor.
Max is much obliged to Tallahala and Josh for
kind recognition.
Quite a number of commercial men were in
town last week, all anxious to sell.
Kite flying is all the go, with the small boy.
And some of them seem to have large time.
Six car loads of freight unloaded one day
last week. How is that for summer time.
Vegetables, plums and blackberries are drag
on the market
Edwards is out of the political ring, out wants
to see Dry Grove and Terry get show this time.
Yes. my Greek friend of Terry, your man is a
good sheriff. Do you want him elected again ?
If you do, say so.
Bring in your cotton if you want to get good
price. NJ +. cotton 1212 cents and goods were
never known to be cheaper.
We understand there is to be dancing school
started in town at an early date, under the
management of Prof Strickland.
The sidewalks of our little city were graced by
a goodlv number of the fair last week, toe
numerous TO mention, making purchases.
As there is a good deal of uneasiness through
out the entire country about the prevalence OF
mad dogs il would be well for our authorities
to enfore the law and wage war on the CANNES
Mr. S d. Currie was down on his place for a
day two last week. He reports the crops in
a splendid fix and many of the fields having
been hoed over the second time.
Good business in town last Saturday, and it re-
minded us of the good old times we used to have
Edwards is bound to have her share of the trade
She holds out extra inducements for same.
Edwards was well represented by the large
and small, big and tall, at the Bottoms ball,
many expressed themselves as having never
participated i'll anything more to their enjoy
ment.
Mr.. Mat. Hooker in town one day last
week looking for few able bodied men to gel
out logs He has recently purchased steam
engine, and contemplates putting his shinglt
machine in operation.
The young gents of Edwards are under many
obligations for kindnesses shown them by
Messrs P. P. & c. d. Williams, Harry Peyton
and others, while at the Grand Ball, and are
satisfied it was a success.
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Mississippi Valley Cotton Planters
Association.

Articles of Association and Bylaws for
snb- Associations. with other information, tur-
nisbed on application by DIR. J. IL. D. Bow
mar. Secretary and Treasurer, lSS Washington
St. Vicksburg, Miss.
The eommendabIe objects desired to be ac-
oomplished by this Association are now gen
e.ally felt to be the keynote to our eountry's
progress ana prosperity.
The cotton planting aud Southern farming
interest is the only one in all the broad land
without organization, and the above Assocla-
ton offers this al trihing cost in order to de-
rive strength from large mem mbership Tins
strength and power welded for our country :
n,aterial benefit must result in incalculable
good.
Therefore. let there be no delay in this good
,vort but let every man put his shoulder TO TO
~ Wheel with the determination that we shall
,,,osner bv supporting heartily the only plan
.-or T. devised bv which reform and progress
The management is in charge OF committee
Of eentleme OF wealth, Prominence' aoliity
and integrity.
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The Terrible Storm in Kansas :!
Full Particulars of the7Devastation

Sr. LOUIS June 1--An Atchison kansas
special says: A terrible storm passed over
Northern Kassas End Southern Nebraska
Friday. 1t was most violent between Blue
Rapids and Centennial Stations, on the Cen
trail Branch Railroad, about thirty miles
apart.
The town of Irving was nearly destroyed.
About forty buildings were destroyed fifteen
persons killed ard thirty or forty wounded.
At Centralia, Beatty and Denison houses,
trees and fences were blown down. At
other points much damage was done and
several lives lost Additional advices state
that the tornado was far more fatal than at
first supposed. At Irving alone twelve per
sons were killed and forty wounded Many
were also killed and injured at Frankfort,
Delphos and other places. The crops have
also been much damaged.
A dispatch from the Associated Press re-
porter, referring to the destruction Of the
house OF Mr.. Harris, near Blue Springs, saws
Harris, his wife and children were carried
up into the air clear out OF sight, and dropped
in different places and directions, varying in
distince from 100 to 200 yards. Mrs. Harris
and child were killed outright; Mr.. Harris
lived several hours afterward When last
heard of the storm was travelling northeaster-
ly and had entered Lafayette county.
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CLINTON ITEMS
BY MARRIN.


Thermometer 95 in the shade last Wednesday.
Mr.. D. W. Rice returned to town last Monday.
Mr. J. H. Lacey, of Bolton, was in town May
2Sth.
Health of the town not good last week, a few
cases chills and fever.
Mr. c. Warrington, of Carolina Landing spent
the night of the 2Sth inst, in town.
DIR. ". E. Todd, left last Thursday for the
river where he viii resume his practise.
The rain here Saturday is said to have been
the hardest that has fallen here this year.
Mr.. ]. NJ. McKibben, representing Shellbe-
vile, Illinois Bee Company, was in town on the
29th.
We were indeed glad to see our old friend,
and popular citizen, John w. Podd, now of Bol-
TONS in town Friday
W. j. Crisler, candidate for the Legislature,
in town Tuesday, and Mr.. Daniels our
County Surveyor, paid our little visit
last Wednesday.
Miss Aggie Johnston returned home last
Wednesday evening from a visit TO her friends
near Carolina Landing, Issaquena county. She
gives quite glowing description of that portion
of the country.
Politics are running slowly here as the town
will be very modest in its wants in the July
Convention. The people here will be satisfied
Henry, for assessor.
Two eases of disturbing the peace before the
Mavor last week both discharged. Five eases
before the Justice court last week, one for
threatening &c, and four for eating some one
else's beef, without permission; for the want of
evidence all five were discharged.
With party of friends we went to Yieksburg
Saturday on the mixed excursion train, and we
thought it the worst mixed mixture we ever
saw mixed by any mixer; in fact we were so
well satisfied, that whilst in the city we posi-
lively declined taking anything else that was
mixed, and was indeed glad to get home that
night on the regular passenger train.
Tallahala wanted to know about the number
of Bibles and pistols in Clinton and other
places. Well, we find there was few pistols
left on hand after the war of 1875, but they are
not near so numerous here as Bibles, and besides
the large number of Bibles we have two regular
prayer-meetings every week, and every Sunday
we have Sunday-school in the morning at the
Methodist and in the evening at the Baptist
have not seen but two drunks and downs here
for at least three months, and we don't know OF
a single d. H. in town.
Died at this place on Friday morning May
30th, Marie, infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. B.
s. Todd. We deeply sympathize with the be-
reaved parents, thoug we know that it was by
the will of him who causes the stateliest work,
die, that the little pet was taken remember, my
kind kriendss that
S'She Is not dead-the child of your affection
But gone into that school
Where she no longer needs your poor protection,
And Christ himself doth rule.
You must be patient, and assuage the feeling
You may not wholly stay;
By silence sanetifying, not eoncealing,
The grief that must have way.
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TERRY ITEMS.
By PHI GAMMA DELTA.


! much needed rain fell Saturday
The crops are in splendid condition.
Fruit Is being shipped freely now.
The wind blew from the north all day Monday
and made II unpleasantly cool.
L'Belle Terry. OF Crystal Spring, spent sew
/ eral days here last week.
While I write this, beautiful. elegant, and
/ fragrant boguet sits on my desk, sent by the
/ lively, beautiful and accomplished lady across
the street.
Mrs jas Goode, who was coming to church
last sunday, was very seriously hurt, BY the
mule which she was driving, taking fright and
| turning the buggy over
| Mrs H. H. Heard, OF Raymond. was in town
last Thursday, feeling the pulse Of our people
on the Sheriff question. Hanse, Its hard for
| our people TO cast OF their first love.
Tallahala recommends Col. 5 B. Thomas for
the Legislature. Col T. certainly has capacity
and every qualification requisite 10 commend
him 10 the favorable consideration Of his fell
low citizens, whom he has served IS Sheriff 50
well and faithfully.
Terry viii certainly take the proffered hand
of friendship extended by Max" OF Edwards,
and JOIN him in insisting on the county doing
the fair thing" bat VIII not enter into any conn
bnation to promote or prejudice the advance
ment OF any citizen OF Kinds county.
Miss Maggie Downing, our worthy, efficient
and popular teacher, has just closed a very
eessful term of her school. AS a teacher she
Is a success, as a writer OF prose, poetry and
fiction She has won an enyiable reputation Ii
YOU want 10 hear her, 90 10 Bolton the 18th
prox. Josh" you had better be on your p's
and q's.
The two eases in Justice Nicholsons court of
two freedmen selling cotton which he had mort
gaged-and OF getting goods under false pre-
tense-trystal Springs gentlemen prosecuting,
came up again Saturday. Both Went up Tor
heavy fines ald imprisonment. They however,
succeeded in giving bail. Two more votes for
the repeal of the lien law.
Last Saturday, the members of the colored
Benevolent Aid Society, celebrated their ami
versary, and turned out in large numbers and
splendid uniform. II is society which should
be encouraged. Rev Woedson Thomas acted
as Grand Marshal on the occasion, and right
wen did he hold the the baton. They marched
in good style To Mr.. A. K. Green's lawn and
prepared Il splendid dinner, but the continued
rain spoilt that part Of the programme
Mai Harper wants the Directors OF the y. J.,
and C. X. Il. to commence work on their road
at Jackson and run South. Major, if YOU can't
get capitalists To take hold of that road now,
when YOU offer them bonus OF two hundred
thousand dollars, besides mortgage on the
road, to build the gap, don't you think 1t would
be much harder to get them To do anything, af-
ter YOU have spent the two hundred thousand
dollars? And then, what would you do with
that stump of a road from Jackson, to say, per-
haps, Raymond
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SOUTHWEST HINDS ITEMS.
BY TALLAHALA-

Crops growing well and looking splendidly
Mr. H. Foote, well-known citizen near
Cayuga, has been in bad health several weeks.
Two men in the neighborhood bring fresh
meat TO market here once week each.
Some farmers are now selling corn and give
ten bushels for fifteen bushels next fall.
C. L. Johnson, constable in this district, has
collected over 800 delinquent tax on polls &c.
Large crowd in town Saturday and magis-
trates court was busy.
Fine rains last Saturday all over this country,
in fact storm, and also showers a day or two
before; and still cloudy to-day.
The people are preparing for the big Sunday
School picnic to be here the I'd Friday this
mOnth-next Friday week.
Young ladies and gentlemen have frequent
practice singing in sacred music and meet two
or three times week at the Baptist Church.
Rev c. A. Powell, of this circuit, preached
here yesterday at the Methodist ehureh--a good
sermon too, as his custom.
Miss Minnie Cranberry and her brother from
Dry Grove have just spent several days in our
community on visit TO friends
Louisville Courier-Journal has thirty-one sub
scribers at Utica. Other papers and general
reading matter are coming in larger quantity
too.
-Four or five young men have musical instru-
ments aud form sort OF amateur band, and fire.
quently delight the citizens with a serenade.
They make very sweet and charming music,
vocal and instrumental.
During the past week noticed in our town
s. d. Currie, Esq, of Edwards; Mr.. RedfeId,
of house of J. III. Odeneal; Alex Robinson
Crystal Springs; DIR. 81. Terry, Vicksburg; 7.
]. Penn, Esq, of Hazlehurst.
Negroes generaIly affirm they do not want to
pi. Most white people advise them to go, and
probably large majority wish they conld leave.
It is not likely that our eOlored people will e
away 10 any great extent. 'e
4 civil case of some interest was tried before
Justice ]. b Collins in which title to a COW
and calf was the issue between E L. Smith and
| j.. j. Burnett, Esq, The case began last Mon
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REGISTRAR -.
APPOINTMENTS

OF County BoARDs or REGIsrRATIoS, MADE
BIZ THE STATE BOARD. MAY 18th, 1879, FOR
THE TERN COMMENCING JUNE lsr, 1879. THE
FIRST TWO NAMES ARE DENocRArs-THE
- DrnnSrrrnN.
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MARRIED.

ENTHUSIASTICALLY the Caron-
dh let Street Methodist Episcopal Church, on
tins ucS d D. u 3f Jackson E91T Miss s' DrJ n Wat
kins, of New Orleans, and Miss Ella McMil-
lion, Of Austin Texas, niece of the late Ex-
Gov Hamilton, Of Texas Rev DIR. W. II.
Watkins, OF jackson, Mississippi, oficiated at
the marriage of his son, DR.. J. NJ. Watkins.
and Miss Ella McMillion. DR.. Watkins Is
established in successful medical practice in
this CITY, and he and. kis bride are to remain
permanently among US. We congratulate
them on their auspicious and happy union, and
pray that their welded life may be long and
prosperous Christian Advocate.
SCOTT-BUCKNER,- the residence OF
James A. Barfield the brides uncle on Thursday
evening, May 20, by Rev. Father Pitcherit Miss
Eula Buekner, to Mr. f. NJ. Scott, all of this
city.
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An Excursion.

Gem Fire Company No. ? will give an
excursion to Vick-burg on Thursday june
18th. The price will be 81 for the round trip.
The proceeds viii be used for carpeting and
otherwise fitting up their hall, which only
needs carpet and pictures TO make it one OF
the handsomest, as it Is now one OF the neate-t,
fremen'9 halls in the State. It is to be hoped,
with such an object in view, that the Company
viii meet with great success in their efforts,
and that the excursion viii be large one.
This Is the first and viii probably be the only
white excursion to Vicksburg this season, and
everybody who desires to make visit to the
Heroic City either Tor business or pleasure,
should avail themselves OF this opportunity.
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The Fete.

The tete given 10y the ladies OF the Episcopal
church at HAMILTON PARK on Thursday
night last was one Of the most enjoyable
events that ever transpired in Jackson. Moth
ing had been spared to make the occasion a
complete success and one long to he remem-
bered, and the end fully justified all the time
and labor spent in its arrangement The
beautiful grounds were brilliantly Illuminated
by bright colored lanterns headlights bon
fires, etc, and presented scene Of rare love
illness. Scattered ut intervals over the Park
were picturesque and attractive pavillions,
each bearing the name Of some nation, and
occupied by lovely ladies in the costume Of
the country they represented. Nearly all the
nations of the earth were to be found there
from the stately daughters of ancient Rome
to the representatives OF the new Republic Of
France; from the prim and dignifed Quakers
to the lively, rowing Gypsies- Egypt, Rome,
China, Spain, France, America, all had rep
resentatives OF whom they might well be proud.
The concert under the main pavilion in the
early part of the evening was one of the most
pleasant features OF the entertainment Miss
Mary Fearn presided at the piano with her
usual skill, and the singers acquitted them
selves so well rs to draw frequent applause
from the audience. The quartette by Mrs.
Brunson, Miss Wilmington and Messrs.
Skellenger and Young, and the solo by Miss
Frasier, Miss Wilmington and Mr.. Skellinger
were all admirably rendered. After the con
cert the dancers took the floor, and kept time
to the sweet music music OF the Capital City
Band until 8 o'clock, when all went home more
than satisfied with the long expected Jac.
Great credit is due to the ladies for their
successful management of this delightful
affair, particularly to Mrs. w II. II. Green,
who originated it and contributed much to
make it what il was
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TO HEALTH AND PLEAURE SEEKERS.

The season at CAsTILLIAN SPRINGS miles
from Durant Holmes county, Miss, viii open
May 18th, 1879.
Board at following rates $1,000 per week
over one week, and under one month, $500 per
week; 5000 for three months. Special are
rangements made with families; children and
servants at half price. The water viii positive
~ cure the following diseases Diseases Of the
stomach and bowels, Dropsv FluX, Summer
complaint Malarial diseases, Dyspepsia, Chrou-
ic Diarrhwa, Chronic Constipation. An diseas-
Is OF the Liver, Kidneys and Bladder Diabetes,
BFghts disease of the Kidneys, skin diseases,
and il is especially good for female diseases, ir-
-egularities, DC. II aets So thoroughly upon the
kidneys and liver that il is pronounced By some
Of the most eminent physicians to be prerenta-
tive 70 yellow Fever, Hermaturia and an di-e8s-
IS Of that class Parties wishing q safe retreat
from yellow fever viii find this the most con-
venent as well as one of the safest places iu the
State, as ] shall quarantine against the world
upon the first appearance OF yellow fever. For
further particulars address me at Durant, Miss
4. ID. SMITH, Proprietor.
n. B. II is cool and pleasant at al times and
free from mosquitoes. May =, 1872 m
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We mad tie pleasure yesterday .. a call
,o'" =, oia Iennessee frisnds u otI days,
'ies7rs- X j. Borgors and Rolt. tll.u nd biz
senior orother-neph-srs and br,,h, af our
ia'e respected townzman, Mr IS. II. AlIen.
ana OF the late Mr.. j NJ Allen, OF New
Orleans
In the investigation of the charge against
Mr. John H. OdeneaI for cutting the negro
Dr Smith, before Justices J. W. Patton
1ohn McGill, which was had on Monday last
the testimony showed that it was only assault
ana battery, and that was provoked by the
negro. Mr.. o. was fined $40.
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Yazoo City Herald.1

Hon. o. r. Singleton, our immediate repre-
sentative in Congress, in note addressed to
Hon. W. 5. Epperson, Esq, OF this city, states
that the petition recently forwarded from here
asking that service on the route between
Naughans and Yazoo City he Increased to
seven times week, has been ordered to take
effect Oh the 1st proximo-which is next Sun
day. Col. Singleton very prompt in al
tending to this matter, as indeed he always Is
in such cases, and our citizens fully appreciate
his efforts in their heha,f.
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Woman,a Rights.

Yes, woman, has as good right to health and
happiness the other sex. Then, why suffer
so long when the remedy is within your reach.
Try Bradfeld's Female Regulator Woman's
Best Friend, and you will have your health
and strength fully restored Call On your
druggist for a circular, and zee some of the
wonderful cures il has made
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MAIL LETTINGS.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Post Once Department,

Post Office Department,
Washington, D. O., Uay 10, 1879
Proposals will be received at the Contract
Office of this Department until 3 P. N. Of July
10, 1879, for Carrying the malls Of the United
States, upon the routes, and according to the
schedule Of arrival and departure specifically
the Department, in the State Of Mississippi,
from October, 1879, to June 80, 1880. Lists Of
routes, with schedules Of arrivals and depar-
lures. instructions to bidders, with forms for
contracts and bonds and All other necessary
information will be furnished upon aPpliea-
tiOn to the Second Assistant Postmaster Gen
erai. D. n. ky,
MAY I ,r9--6w, Postmaster GeneraL
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remedy for the cure of Chills and Fever.
Quinine will cure it, but it disturbs the head
and the fever returns. Now we see that
Messrs. Wheelock, Finlay & Co. publish the
composition of their DIR. F. WiIhoft's Anti
Periodic or Fever and Ague Tonic, which is
guaranteed a specific for the cure OF Chills
and Fever. Dumb Chills and other diseases
produced by malaria. Try it. 1t can be
found in every Drug store In Jackson, at
Byron IemIyfs
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Finest Made.

The superior quality of the materials used,
and the perfection of their manufacture, rem
ders DIR. Prices Flavoring Extracts the finest
made. They lmpart such delicious taste %
pastry, etc, are 50 wholesome and economical
that we cannot but recommend them.
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The warner Silver Bill.
Mai. Jonas in Aberdeen Examiner.I

MI1
The bill will be almost certain to pass the
Senate, though it may meet with stout resis-
tance on the Democratic side, from Herman
Rayard, Eaton, Salisbury, and possibly Me
Pherson, Randolph, Whyte, Groom, and one
or two Others, while it can reasonably count
on the support of the Republican Senators
from Nevada, Colorado, Kansas and perhaps
Wisconsin; Booth, of California, Bruce, Of
Mississippi, kellogg and others.
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Capt Hayes.

T4axes has nsade up what he is pleased to
ali b;s mind that the negToes who are starv-
inc on the banks of the Mississippi must IS
- tbars else il will be revolution y
4 ssiI'a ! pity Hayes vas not captain OF river
steamboat.
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Death of John M. Walker

1t is with inexpressible regret that we are
called upon to announce the death of Mr..
John NJ. Walker. on Sunday May %, 1879,
aged IS wears. Mr. Walker had been elected
several times Sheriff by the people OF the
county, the duties of which Office, he dis
charged to the satisfaction OF his constituents.
-Boonville Pleader.
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Attracting Much Attention.

Dr. Prices Unique Perfumes are attracting
much attention. His Floral Riches i in
deed a toilet luxury. In the sick room, a
disiniectant gratefully refreshing to the in
valid. For the handkerchief, persistent,
delightful perfume. Dentists, clergymen, ora
tors and professional men viii be pleased with