The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-06-11

The children OF such women must rise Il
vndicate their principles. Let no one, said
Mr.. Davis, suppose | am advocating revoiu-
ton or preaching sectional strife. The re-
establishment OF such principles and great
truths as lay At the foundation -of this GOV
ernment was necessary. Modification and
secession began in New England and not il
the South Friends-for ali AIissi7sippians
are my friends, one and ali | love MISSISSIPPI
pi. and / love Mississippians- bless YOU
all now and forever. Repeated applause and
great enthusiasm
Mr.. r. II. Henry proposed three cheers for
Davis, which were given with Il hearty good
will, and then an honr was consumed il
shaking hands and greetings with the great
Chieftain.
Exercises closed by George P Herndor
reading 4 report relative to the raising OF !
monument To the memory OF Col. W. j. l.
Holland.
January >, 1879.
THE EXCLUSION
from the River out into the Gulf was a grand
affair. 1t took in Horne, Round and ship
Island, and the squadron with flags flying
consisted OF four large schooners, steamers
tugs and innumerable other smaller craft
The number present was estimated at from
900 to 800 persons. The hospitality was
profuse, generous and overlooking. Ex-Presl-
dent Davis, Maj. Walthall, Messrs. A. f.
Lewis, DIR. Griffin, Col. VIM. Griffin, Judge
Wood, Hon. Walter Denny, Capt. Dantzler,
Capt. Thompson, Mr.. Dees and numerous 9th
er citizens, with their ladies, including
Gen J. r. Davis, Col. p X. Mayors and Mr..
VI. &. Richmond, OF the Seashore press and
their charming wives, were IN attendance.
Music, dancing, conversation, wit humor and
observations of the bay, were the order OF the
trip. The exoursionists returned to the wharf
between y o'clock and daybreak charmed
with their delightful experience.
The Convention having been called to order
by Gen. Sharp at $50 A. NJ on motion OF Col.
q. W. Harper, a committee OF five was APP
pointed to draft appropriate resolutions OF
thanks, which were unanimously adopted.
These embraced the railroad companies over
which the members had travelled to Col. j. +.
III, Claiborne "to the liberal and large-hearted
people of Pascoula, and the seacost, especial
" to the ladies'" the captains and owners of
the vessels and tugs which went on the excur-
sions to Horn and Round Islands, to Capt
Colley and the owners OF The Fox" which
took large an excursion to Ship Island.
Col. G. w Harper then read the following
letter and poem, to the Press Association,
from Col. j. +. H. Claiborne, of Natchez:
NATCHEz, June 6, 1879.
To Messrs Mayors and Richmond Editors of
the Democrat-Star, Pascagoula
My DEAR SIRs-It was my intention to be
present at the reunion of the press | was anX-
ious TO see old friends and to make the ac-
quaintance Of many to whom | am under deep
for the encouragement they have
given to my literary labors. But circumstances
forbid it, and can only, in this way, express
my disappointment
only in pleasant associations and memories, but
in measures conductive to the permanent inter
ests of the fraternity.
The press of Mississippi is now, for the most
men, full of enthusiasm for the South, devoted
to their friends, proud of the profession, and
looking forward, naturally, to fame and fortune,
to the gratitude of statesmen and the favor of
the public. Permit an elder brother, who has
tried it, to say, you tread slippery path and
should be prepared for disappointments and
vicissitudes. The experiences of your prede-
cessors stand like milestones along the route
and may be protitably referred to by the young
and aspiring. Dnring my long connection with
the press in Louisiana and Mississippi, | know
but ley printers, publishers or editors that
ceeded in realizing fortune.
There is a fascination about the vocation, and
though we often perceive the slow but certain
approach OF ruin, with reckless desperation
still cling to it, like half-scorched bees about
their smothered hives.
NJ own experience is the same. conducted
in New Orleans first the Jeffersonian, the State
paper, printer to the convention and the Legis
ature; next the Statesman, in English and
German; next the Courier, in French and Eng
booked editor at a large salary. 1t cost me
5000 to keep these papers from DYING during
my connection with them, and | usually paid
ny own salary at the end of the week. \ ct
hey conducted by industries, practical
men, and we every day making by our
abors great men out of very small materials!
The pioneers of the Press in Mississippi were
Andrew Marschalf, an officer Of Nayae's army;
Timothy aad samuel Terrell, Of North CAROLINA;
Peter Isler Of Pennsylvania, and DIR. John
Shaw. They all died poor. Then there was
lanes X. Cook, of the Ariel, the handsomest
PAPER ever published in Natchez, and the organ
md expositoT of the Wing party in its palniest
lays, enjoyed and deserved its entire confidence,
md yet never laid by dollar until his patrons
md the banks bursted, when he got a commits
ion as notary and made a fortune by protesting
,ank paper.
There were the two Besancons-D ufield and
of talents and education Gen
rice of the Mississippian HaGan, Jenkins and
Hickey of the N!cksburg Sentinel, Stockton of
he Port Gibson Correspondent VIM. NJ. |
mytll of the Grand Gulf Advertiser and Jack
on Reformer, the veteran Worthington of the /
Columbus Democrat-all men of superior
bility-they all died poor f. Percy Howe, a
nan of cratic genius, humorist and carica- I
urist who on the London Punch would have /
zen prominent inquire at fifty ddllars' a week, /
ften lived, as he told me, on the tail of a mack /
rel
What fatal spell retards the progress of the I
ines very stupid men, grow rich ? There must
e cause and a remedy.
/ hope that the generous and able men who /
ow control the Press of Mississippi may have
lore prosperous career.
! have known some editors who became rich I
fter refining from The p4ofession. 70. example, .
ieorge r. Fall, of the old Mississippian 7. A. /
Doniphan of the NatchcZ Free Trader; VIM
; Mellen, OF the Courier. Kendall, Holbrook
nd Lumsden started the Pieayune. The two
ormer became very rich; the latter died not
orth a shilling.
f. Percy Howe and Geo W. Kendall were
Glow compostors. The former lived poor and
led of famine; vet he was a scholar, a man of
eHious, never drank or gambled Kendall was
bon Ttsdnt; Eas knoE4 % eTe4E gaEcan, valet
e ehambre and restaurateur In Europe and
led the owner of whole township in Texas,
nd bloOded stock by the thousand
Such are the contrasts and vieissitudes of life
our profession.
With great respect your friend,
]. F. H. CLAIBORNE.
The following poem by Col. Claiborne was
.ndered with fne effect by Hon. g. v.
Larper:
THE MAID OF PAscAGoULA.
While others boast their ewes Of blue,
Their locks Of gold or raven hue,
Be mine TO praise with modest lays
The Maid oil Pascagoula!
Her speaking face, her snowy arms
The tout ensemble of her charms,
her grace ana majesty OF mem
So fair, so beautiful. They seem
Not mortal, but an angels dream,
My Maid of Pascagoula!
Let others gaze on passers-by,
For every beauty breathe a sigh
Ny eye is turned, my heart is given,
With all the truth and faith of heaven,
In bonds that only death can sever,
Ny Maid of Paseagoulai e
She may be thine but ne4er n;sae, /.
This Maid of Pascageula :.
Where'er roam by land and sea,
/ still shall love and none but thee, /
Sweet Maid of Pascagoula!
breathe her name I feel the fame c