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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-09-10

Club meeting next Saturday night.
Pearl river navigation looks now like it is
10 be an accomplished fact
Mr.. VIM. :. Power went last weekito Kos
ciusko, where he viii soiourn for a brief
period.
Mr.. aud Mrs. A. virden left for New
York last week. Mr.. Virden goes North to
purchase goods.
DR. Hunter, Democratic Conservative
nominee for the Legislature in CoPiah, was
an the city yesterday.
Miss Ida daughter Of Mr.. Z. WaImsIey,
the accommodating baggage agent at the depot,
is visiting her brother in Alabama.
Miss Rosa Belle Hunter left on Monday
night for BelIewood Seminary, near Louisville
Ky, where she will finish her education.
Mr. n. H. Boyd has been appointed agent
for Claiborne'4 History of Mississippi. His
territory Is Kinds county, which he will com
mence canvassing this week.
The Democratic Conservative Club meet
ing last Saturday night was a success. One
hundred names were enrolled. The proceed
ings will be found in another column.
The Democratic-C Conservative Club meets
next Saturday night At the Representative
Hail and every Saturday night thereafter
until the campaign is over, unless the time is
changed.
We understand that Mr.. Walt. Hendricks,
Greenbacker, in his speech before the Green
back Club last Saturday night, declared for
Mr. Thos. A. Melville Democratic onserva-
t5ye nominee for the Legislature.
There were one hundred names put upon
the Central Democratic Conservative Club
roll on Saturday night; at this writing there
are l35 on the roll, and the duplicate roll in
West Jackson, not heard from. The Club
booms.
Our considerable friend, Mr.. T. J. Ander-
son has placed on our table a six-weeks old
sweet potato, weighing four pounds, Of the
Bermuda Brazilian Yam variety Had the
potato been allowed to mature, it might have
afforded subsistence for a month for small
family.
Mr.. f. Virden, of f. & S. Virden, left
last Monday night for New York to purchase
goods lie was accompanied by Misses Emma
and Julia Sullivan, the former -On pleasure
trip, and the latter for Notre Dame Institute,
OF Baltimore, to complete her education.
The roll of the Democratic Conservative
Club will be found with Secretaries VIM. Smy-
lie, at The CLARION Office, and David Ewing
at the Express Office. All Democrats and Con
servatives or other persons who intend to vote
the Democratic-C Conservative ticket are invi-
ted 70 enroll their names.
We learn that Prof Seldom Watkins has
been engaged 10 take charge of the Male De
Partment OF DIR. Zealey's Seminary and that
he will enter upon duty on the 4st OF october
next. Tins department Is enllrely ulstlhct
from the Seminary for young ladies, and there
IL no commingling OF the sexes either in reci-
IaIion or recreation.
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Proposed Reunion of the Raymond
Fencibles, Charlton Rebels and
Downing Rifles.

in response to call, quite a number of the
surviving members of the Raymond Fencibles
and Charlton Rebels met in the court house
Friday August %, at IL o'clock.
Col. 5. B. Thomas was called to the chair
and Sam ID Harper requested to act Secre-
tary.
At the request of the chair S. NJ. Shelton,
Esq, stated that the object of the gathering
for the purpose of arranging for reunion
OF the two companies.
Capt. A. J. Willis informed the meeting that
the Downing Rifles desired to participate in
the reunion, and on motion Invitation was
extended to them.
BY resolution offered by Col. Charlton, it was
agreed To have a reunion, and the following
gentlemen appointed to constitute executive
committee to make all necessary arrangements
r. Charlton, chairman, A. J. Willis, j. ID. Mon
roe, I. l. Hunter, Farrar Morrison.
BY Mr.. Charlton Remnants of companies,
partially composed of citizens of Kinds, are
earnestly and cordially invited to attend.
BY Mr.. Shelton: Resolved that the committee
communicate by postal card with every distant
member OF the companies represented, notify
ing them of the time and place of the reunion,
and requesting their attendance, as well az so
liciting contributions of money, provisions, etc,
and that the committee be authorized to APP
point all subcommittee, and take exclusive
charge of the whole affair.
After freely discussing the matter, it was
unanimously agreed that basket dinner be
spread upon the occasion, at such time and
place in the town of Raymond, the commit
tee may decide.
A special invitation was extended to all
Mexican veterans to be present; also
brigade commanders, Colonies, field officers and
surgeons OF brigades and regiments to which
said companies belonged and others the COM
mittee NAV invite.
On motion of Mr.. Hawkins, Sam D. Harper
of the Gazette elected an honorary mem
bers Of the Raymond Fencibles.
Col Charlton expressed wish that a special
invitation be given to every colored man who
was with either of the companies during the
war, which was unanimously agreed to.
BY Mr.. Shelton: Resolved, That all mem
bers OF the companies seeing these proceedings
be requested to forward to the chairman of the
Executive Committee, their names and post
office address, as also the address of other alb
sent members they may think of
The meeting adjourned after passing reso-
luton requesting the Raymond Gazette Ed
wards Bulletin, CLARION, Comet and Indepen-
dent, OF Jackson, to publish these proceedings.
SAM. ID. HARPER Secretary
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Organisation of the Central Demo
conservative Club of Kinds
County,

Pursuant 10 call. the Democratie-C onseFva-
/ tive voters OF Jackson met in the represents
tive Hall Tor the purpose OF organizing q
4 Campaign Club, and were called to order by
/ Col. FIT. Cooper on whose motion Jno. W.
+ Robinson was called to the chair as temporary
I Chairman. and W L. Smylie selected a tenn
porary Secretary.
! The roll Of the Club was offered for sigma
lures. which resulted in the enrolment OF one
hundred names.
On motion OF Mr.. Hamilton committee OF
FIVE, consisting Of Messrs. Jno. A. Webb, Jno
II. Echols Jno. w Clingan, J. H. Nelson and
A. J. Davis, were appointed on permanent or
ganization.
The committee retired, and after delibera-
ton reported the following a. permanent Off
GERS:
For President-Oliver Clifton; For Vice
Presidents-1st Robt Bradley, I'd. Jno. Nc
DonneIl, Sd. A. V. Moore, 4th. Jno. W. Rob
inson; For Secretary-W. L. Smyliei For
Assistant Secretary Ewing Sergeant at
arms ohnston Sproule.
On motion OF Mr. Harris Barksdale, the re-
port was received and adopted
Mr.. Clifton, permanent President, took the
chair.
By Mr.. J. w. Fite:
Resolced. That the name OF this Club shall
be The Central acknowledgements
Club" OF Kinds county.
Adopted.
By Mr.. Hamilton:
Resoiced, That Mr. Oliver Francisco be elect
ed a Vice President of this Club; which
adopted unanimously, and Mr.. Francisco was
arr1rIipglv enrolled 18th Vice President
BY Col. J. D. Stewart:
Resoired, That committee of five be APP
pointed whose duty it shall be to solicit sub
scriptions OF money for the purpose Of raising
campaign fund.
Which was adopted and the President
appointed as said committee, Messrs. Jno w.
Robinson j. ). Hamilton, Jno. w. Clingan,
Jno. A Webb and A J. Davis.
By Mr. J. W Fite:
Resolved That Hon c. f. Hooker, be invi-
ted to address this Club any evening that
may suit his convenience.
Adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Cooper, Mr.. J. H. Nelson
was elected Treasurer OF this Club
On motion OF Mr.. l.. f. ChiIes a committee
five consisting OF Messrs L. F. kChiles, Jas.
Shelton, Harris Barksdale, F. F. Daniel and
Henry Strauss, were appointed to draft a
Constitution and Bylaws for this Club.
On motion, Saturday, 18th inst, was selected
as the time for the next meeting.
On motion of Mr.. Harris Barksdale, the
Secretary was instructed to notify the public
that rolls OF this Club would be open for sig
natures at the offices of the Secretary and
Assistant Secretary.
By Mr.. Cooper;
Resoired, That all the Democratic-C onser-
vative candidates in Kinds county be invited
To address this Club at their convenience.
On motion, the Club adjourned to meet in
the Representatives Hall Saturday evening,
Sept -, at s o'clock.
OLIVER CLIFTON, President.
Attest:
W. " r l.. sNYILE, Secretaries.
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PUBLIC SPEAKING.

E BAREsDALE viii address the people upon
the political issues, at the following times and
pl4ees:
Water Valley, Yalobusha county, Saturday,
West Point Clay County. Wednesday, Sep
TENDER TO-
okolona, Chickasaw county, Thursday, Sep
TENDER II.
Tupelo, Lee county, Friday, September u.
Pontotoc, Pontotoc county, Saturday, Septem-
Der b.
Fulton, Itawamba county, Monday, September
10.
starkville, Oktibbeha county, Wednesday,
September Il.
Boonyille, Prentiss county, Friday, September
49,
Corinth, Alcorn county, Saturday, September
20
Columbus, Lowndes county, Monday, Sep
TENDER %.
Macon, Noxubee county, Wednesday, Sep
TENDER "a
Winona, Montgomery county, Monday Sep
TENDER 90.
Walthall, Sumner county, Tuesday, Septem-
Der 80.
Chester, Choctaw county, Wednesday, Oeto-
Der l.
Holly Springs, Marshall county, Thursday,
October 2.
Ashland, Benton county, Friday, October 8.
Ripley, Tippah county, Saturday, October 4.
New Albany, Union county, Monday, Octo-
Der g.
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BOLTON ITEMS.
BY JOSH.

Seventy bales of cotton were received the past
week.
The spirit of improvement is still rife Hope
it may continue.
Miss MOllie Capers returned to Yazoo City
one dav last week.
Miss Sallie johnson from Clinton, is visiting
Mrs. j. W. Todd.
Our City MarshaFs head is universally deelar-
ed to be on teca.
Several of our travelling commercial friends
have dropped in on US the past few days.
Bakers Creek was out of its banks the morn
ing after the big rain, last Monday week.
Miss Rowena Davanay, niece of Mr. and Mrs
W, H. Walton left last Friday for Grenada.
This week one year ago Bronze John" caused
a general stampede and scattering in our little
town.
The Champion Hin colored school, which
numbers about seventy-tive pupils had an ex-
animation last Friday.
Last Saturday was quite lively in a business
point of view, and reminded us very much of
the good old days OF yore.
Our Magistrates Court was honored with the
presence Of several offenders against the peace
and dignity of the State last week.
Our worthy Mayor, f. F. Baldwin, after sew
eral DAYS tussle with the chils and fever is out
again the streets looking as natural ever.
Mr.. J. Loss Walton, left last Wednesday for
Vicksburg, for the purpose of commencing a
canvass for his patent Window Protector and
Ventilator.
Sixty cents per hundred pounds, without
board, is the price our farmers are paying for
picking cotton, and they appear to get all they
want at that figure.
Mrs. c. S. Knapp and daughter, Mrs. f, X.
and Mrs. 5. X. Myrick, returned last Saturday
morning from Virginia, where they soiurned
during the summer.
Rev. Mr.. Pugh, student of Clinton College,
for the ministry, filled the appointment of the
Rev. Mr.. Nelson, of Brownsville and preached
here last Sunday night, to large and apprecia-
tive congregation.
We are proud to state that the little daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. J. p. Withers, whose life was at
one time despared of, has improved SO far to
be considered convaescent. Mrs. Withers,
however, from constant care and watching, is
herself now quite sick, though nothing serious
is apprehended in her case.
The following clerks associated themselves
with firms in our town the LIST of the month
Mr. Yeaman Smith, from Raymond, with c. c.
Parkman & Co. Mr.. Nick Smith, from
Raymond, and Mr.. c. H. Mcneil of this place,
with Withers & Black; Mr.. II. Clay, Sharkey,
and Master George McLaurin, with Robinson &
Williams.
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CLINTON ITEMS.
BY MARIN.

Only few bales CT new cotton in town as
yet
Mr.. Jos. W. Abou IS on visit TO friends in
Brandon.
Complaints OF the damage by storm on the
LIST inst, are many.
Harness Wells still attracts quite a number of
visitors from our town.
Our Doctors are complaining of duh times.
as it is distressingly healthy in town
Mr.. W. H. Grimshaw, of the Grip Cotton
lie Company, was in town last week
Our handsome young friend, Mr. l. G. La
mon, has gone on trip up the river.
Our young friend, Wilkes Henry, has returned
from Rankin very much improved in health.
Mr.: B. W. Griffith aad lady spent the day
with Dr. Whitfield and lady on last Sunday.
Mrs. NJ. E Keller and Mr. Thos. Cuesanaeh.
OF Baton Rouge, are spending a short time in
town.
DR.. R. Fl. Miller, a late graduate of Louisville
Medical College has located at Martin The
DR.. is bound to be popular wherever he goes,
SO we feel certain OF his success.
The following members of the County Board
OF Health, DR.. Boyle, of Raymond, DR. Daniels
OF Jackson and Judge E. W Cabaniss. met at
this place on the 9th inst, on quarantine bust
ness.
On the night of the LIST, and during the storm
a negro man by the name of Peter Robinson
broke into Mr.. I. @. Riee's ware-room and stole
about sixty-eight dollars worth of boots and
shoes; next morning soon as twas known, he,
from his general character, suspected. A
special Othcer was soon sent with a search war
rant to his house where all of the goods were
found and Peter arrested. He first claimed to
have bought the goods, but finally admitted
stealing them and said he was a good church
member and hadn't stolen anything else since
the Hon Eugene Welborn, himself and some
one else stole bale of cotton a number of
years ago, and that the devil had been tusseling
withIhim sometime and got him down that night
Peter failing to give bond was started TO Jail in
charge of constable whom Peter in an I'M
guarded moment jerked from his horse and one
foot getting caught in his stirup, he was dragged
some fifteen feet, the ruffian retained his ad-
vantage and having cotton one pistol placed it
in his breast and demanded the other, but being
refused he took it himself and quietly walked
into the woods leaving the constable TO catch
his horses and return home.
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PearI River Navigation.

The Jimmie Baker, Capt. G. E. Galceran,
Master. reached this city from New Orleans
ON Thursday morning last, and tiled up
below the railroad bridge, where she has been
visited by large plumbers of persons. She is
1Ol feet long, Is feet beam and draws IL inch
"a light. She has eight neat cabins Tor pas
sen0ers. will carry $50 bales of cotton, and is
in a word the very boat for the Carthage and
Jackson trade. She will remain at her pres
ent position until the river falls sufficiently to
allow her to pass nnder the railroad bridge,
her smoke-stacks have been taken down and
!. Is believed that she will be able to get
through by tomorrow evening, when she viii
continue up the river. She is Offered as fol-
lows. G. E. Galceran, Master; Isaac N
clarke, Pilot; VIM. Quigg, Engineer; Jacob
Probst, Mate.
Messrs. J. 5. Hamilton 8 Co.'S boat which
We understand is to be called the ollyer
clifton. Is being built here. Mr.. John Nc
Donnen Is rigging the engines. they hope 70
have the boat ready Tor the trade By the
middle Of Oatober.
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The County Leves are now being received,
thus enabling non-residents to pay their taxes
at the Auditors office, which is quite con-
venience to parties having lands in remote
counties
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PUBLIC SPEAKING.

Col. j. D. STEWART and THos. A. MELVILLE,
ESQ, Democratic-Co Conservative candidates for
Senator and Representative, respectively, viii
address their fellow-eitizens of Kinds county at
the following times and places:
Terry, Tuesday, September 9.
Dry Grove, Wednesday, September TO-
Chapel Hill, Thursday, September IL.
Utica, Saturday, September Is.
Cayuga, Monday, September Is.
Auburn, Tuesday, September 10.
Brownsville, Thursday, September Is.
Tinnin School-house, Friday September 10.
Appointments viii hereafter be made to adj
dress the people at Clinton, Bolton, Raymond.
Edwards and ether places
~ Other ACCOMPLISHMENTS candi-
dates are invited to attend and participate in
these meetings.
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Lynch Law for the objectionable
Crime in Other States.

WALTON, KY, Sept 5.-The story of an
other case OF where justice was promptly me-
ted out reached the city this morning
\ negro named Theodore Black, in the
employ of farmer named Faland Dickey
who resides a few miles from Union and
about six miles from this place, was caught in
the act of outraging white girl but was
prevented by the timely arrival of friends,
who caught him and took him to place
within few miles OF Burlington, Ky. He
was sentenced to be shot. Two men were
detailed from the crowd who tied him to a
tree and fired three shots at him, two of which
took effect. His body still bangles His
victim white girl sixteen years of age
PRISONER SHOT BY A MOB
DECATUR, ALA, Sept. 5.-Intelligence from
Madison, county seat of Madison county
Florida, near the Alabama line, states that a
party of men entered the Jail and shot ne
gro prisoner confined there on a charge of
attempting to commit an outrage on a lady at
that place.
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Claiborne's History of Mississippi

1t is our purpose to commence putting in
type the first volume of this work early in
October, and to complete the same by the first
of December, by which time Col Claiborne
will have the copy for the second volume
ready for the press. We desire a thorough
canvass OF the State during September. Ac-
tive and reliable agents are wanted, and the
usual commission will be allowed. Specimen
pages, bindings, and all necessary instructions
will be furnished to agents.
We hope to be able to present to the pub
lie work that, so far as typographical excel
lence is concerned, will compare favorably
with theH leading publishing houses of the
North; but having stereotyping facilities,
the edition will be limited to the probable
demand and hence We ask Mississippians who
would secure this work for their libraries, to
give our agents a kindly greeting. After
careful examination Of the manuscripts we
hesitate not to say that all classes of readers
will find this to be a work of intensely thrill
ing interest. As we progress with the printing
we may give our readers extracts relating to
the early times and men of Mississippi.
The History will make two large volumes
from five to six hundred pages in each. 1t
will be printed from new type, on fine paper,
and elegantly bound. The price, in muslin
covers viii be 50 90 per volume; in library
binding, 50 so per volume. Orders can be
sent direct to this office, and will be filled
through agents in counties where appointed
by mail, direct to the subscribers.
Address POWER & BARKsDAiE,
jackson, Mississippi.
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Gen. Freeman's Yazoo Letter
Yazoo Herald

The CLARION. which came To this Office yes
terday, contained four-column letter, written
by General John d. Freeman, LAWYER of ac-
knowledged ability OF ackson and at one time
Attorney ofthe State of Mississippi upon The
1azoo Affair, considered in itsIegal and moral
relations to Society" 1t is an interesting doc
ument, and written in lis authors most incisive,
telling style; and We shall avail ourself OF the
first apportunity-say next Friday-to Law it
in full before the readers OF the Herald. The
General goes to the very heart OF the question,
and his pen, like the spear of Ithuriel, causes
the thing it touches in this instance to stand
revealed in its own proper shape, and not in
the form which it had assumed for the purpose
OF deceiving and binding the eyes of the I'M
wary.
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James A. Rarksdala
Washington Post1

I I" ashlngfon Post.
The following letter from james A Banks
dale to the editor OF the Jackson CLARION,
goes 10 sabstantiate the view We have taken oil
the question OF his difficulty with Dixon. 1t
is entirely dispassionate. and is the modest and
manly defense of man who, by the testimony
OF all who knew him, was never engaged in
personal broiis, but was noted Tor uprightness
and sobriety, and for gentleness. as well as
courage. The letter was private, the editor of
the CLARION being Barksdale's uncle and con
Sequently only extracts are published; but
enough Is given to show the attitude OF the
man who waits Tor his trial knowing that he
will be vindieated by the facts
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ST. MARGARET'S HALL,
Capitol Street Jackson, Mississippi.

A BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
"A GIRLS The next Session will commence
on the Z3d Of SEPTEMBER
The patronage Of the country Is respectful
ly solicited, the assurance being given that
the young ladies entrusted TO the care Of the
Principal will be Thoroughly instructed in all
the departments Of learning usually taught
in Schools Of the highest grade.
Pupils viii be received at any time during
the session, and charged from the date Of en-
trance 10 the close Of the term, Except when
satisfactory explanation be made 10 the Prin-
cpaD
Besides Diplomas to those who graduate,
gold and silver medals, and other prizes are
awarded 10 those who are entitled to them.
Monthly SOirecs viii be given. at which the
exercises will consist Of vocal and instrument
tai music. recitation and calisthenlos
On the first Monday in October post-grad-
uate class will be opened Young ladies from
any part Of the country who may wish to join
this class will be received as parlor boarders
REFERESCEs.-Judge II. Ii. Chalmers, Of Su-
preme Court Hon. w. L. HemIn gway, State
Treasurer; Maj, 7. W Hunt T. s. Marshal;
G. d. Subway. Esq, and A. g. Moore, Esq.
For further information, apply 10
MRS. s. b. WARE,
July 79-6m. Principal.
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PUBLIC SPEAKING.

Hon. O. r. SINGLETON will address his fell
low-citizens Of the State of Mississippi, at the
following times and places, viz;
.Boonyille, Prentiss county, Wednesday,
September 10th
Corinth, AIcorn county, Thursday, September
18th.
Fulton, Itawamba county, Saturday, Septem-
Der 18th
DeKalb, Kemper county, Monday September
18th
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Masonic " Office.

GRAND SEcRATARy' OFFICE, }
Jackson, Miss, Sept. 9, 1879.
The foundation cornerstone OF the Agricul-
tural and Mechanical College OF Mississippi,
near StarkviIIe will be laid by the NJ. W.
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge on Monday,
22d inst. All the Grand Officers are requested
to attend, if convenient. The Mobile and
Ohio and the V. and NJ railroads, will give
reduced rates to Grand Officers and other
brethren who may attend. J. l.. POWER,
GRIND Secretary
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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 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 duty to make
it known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by
this motive, and desire to relieve human suf-
fering, | 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, 149
Powers Block Rochester, n. Y.