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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-02-12
THE PLAGUE IN RUSSIA.

NINE NEW CASES RRPoRTED-oRDERs FOR
THE. BURNING OF wETLIANKA AND OTHER
INFECTED VILLAGES, AND FOR THE CARE OF
THE PEoPLE-QUARANTINEM MEASURE.
ST. PETERSBURG, Saturday, Feb l, 1879.
A committee of the Ministers have resolv-
ed as follows: That the minister OF the In
terror shall be empowered to burn Werlian-
ka and other villages where il is necessary,
the inhabr3ntS to be removed elsewhere
within the quarantine district. Troops to
enforce the quarantine will be placed at the
disposal OF the civil administration. A del
cgate will be dispatched to Astrakhan and
the neighboring governments with power TO
adopt extraordinary measures. He will be
acct panied by medical commi> sion to
investigate the causes of the e 1idemic.
Six more persons have been attacked with
the plague at S.iitreno. The Gar has or
dered General Loris Melikoff to start imme-
diately for Astrakhau with full powers
He is appointed Governor-G eneral of the
plague-stricken districts, which are special
" created into province during the con-
tinuauce of the epidemic.
The Gar has approved the summary
measures resolved upon by the Committee
of Ministers for stopping the plague. Three
more cases OF the plague have been report
ell at Selitreno since those reported yester-
day. TIE doctors, however, state that the
plague at Selitreno is confined to four peas
ant families who herded together.
All remedies have proved unavailfng.
The local Sanitary Commission of Moscow
have decided on the most stringent precau-
tons. such as the closing of unhealthy base
ment dwellings the erection of buildings to
accommodate 1000 people and of furnaces
for burning infected clothes. and the gratui-
tous distribution of cooked provisions.
Russia has asked England to send medical
men TO report on the epidemic.
Al Imperial ordinance has been issued.
identical with that of the German Govern
ment, prohibiting the importation of a large
numb Der of articles from Russia, and order
Ing the disin lection of all therefrom. The
GaIician authorities have memorialized the
Government for the mediate establish
ment of a Gordon against Russia.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-02-12

PHoToGRARHIC.- We have seen some
superb card and cabinet size pictures taken
by our inimitable city artist, Mr.. Seutter.
They were produced by new combination
OF "quick chemicals" introduced lately by
Mr. Seutter. His large upstair sky-ligHt
together with the several new improve
ment,-the result of his Photographic re-
searches in New York, and Paris last sum
mer,-are adding new laurels to his already
widespread reputation, as he Artist % Z Mis-
sissippi. In producing enlarged life
like portraits, from small and old pictures
Mr.. Seutter certainly stands pre-eminent.
WANTED "A good location to egtab-
lish weekly Democratic newspaper The
advertiser is both an editor and printer of
long standing in Mississippi. and well known
to the press of the State. He has "a splendid
press, and type to print seven column pa-
per, all new, and wants to locate in a place
where he can make a living. Prefers
county seat to any other location Don't
mind if it is in the piney woods; rather
likes the piney woods. For further inior-
nation inquire of the editors Of THE CHAR
ION.
Feb, u 9 m
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-02-12

THE Baltimore Gazette suggests the
passage of another constitutional amend
ment forbidding the payment of all war
claims, whether ''loyal" or disloyal. The
suggestion is a good one. Such an
amendment would forever set at rest
this much vexed question, and would
put a quietus upon the perpetual wrangle
in Congress, over the claims of persons
whose only hope of obtaining payment is
based upon their ability to swear that
they had no sympathy with their neigh
bors during the war. The property of
the Confederates was destroyed, and
they are forever debarred from receiving
payment for it, and the ''loyalists" can
afford to stand upon the same footing.
The war ended nearly fourteen years ago,
and it is quite time there was an end to
the whole var claims business; but if it
must go on indemnity, then We would
like to see an effort made to pension the
disabled Confederate soldiers. If We
must have Congressional wrangles upon
war MATTERS, there would be merit in
proposition OF thai sort.
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,E'he Oxford Grand Jury.

THE true inwardness of the packed
Oxford Grand Jury is still coming out
The 4 berdeen Examiner in its dissection
of it shows that while the ablest and
most prominent of the Greenback party
in the First Congressional District were
selected on the PANEL, such as Col. j.
w Causey, Of Alcorn, President of the
late National District Convention, as
member; Major VIM. H. Vasser,
Chairman of the District Executive
Committee of the National party, as
foreman of the Grand Jury, and j. @.
Jackson, of Monroe, one of their ablest
workers; on the other hand, the ma
jority of the members reported as sup
porting the Democratic nominee, are
men without reputation or note. That
J. Q. jackson, who was put down as mo
vote, was in fact at another precinct
other than his own working for the Sore
head ticket, and that Ben Flipping was
in the same category. That j. A.
Montgomery is an anti Democrat, was
an Independent candidate for Sheriff of
Oktibneha county in the last election,
and only voted for Muldrow for personal
reasons, and would have voted for Davis
against any other Democrat in the Dis
trict. l.. c. Sugg is a nephew of J. Q.
jackson, and was believed to be a
Chickasaw county Davis man, when
summoned. The Corinth Record says
that w. J. Baker, of Tishomingo coun-
ty, who is put down as Muldrow man,
in fact worked for Davis during the
whole canvass, as did also Ri IL Dick, of
Alcorn county.
The more this jury is investigated the
more plainly it is seen that its object was
to revenge the defeat of the Radical
movement under a new name. in the 1st
District, and to intimidate the Democ-
rats of that District, so as to insure the
election of the Radical or Independent
candidate two gears hence.
1t makesus heart sick to see this revival
OF one OF the pTlnclpaI agents OF Radical
tyranny, not only in Mississippi but in
Louisiana, and hear no protest from those
in position where protest would be of
benefit. So long es the Federal Courts
are differed BY men whose hopes are to
see the return of the saturnalia with
which the South was afflicted for years;
sos long as the test oath remains unre-
pealed; so long as no effort is made to
change this state of affairs, and appropri-
atoms are made for this political machine
to run upon, just SO long may we expect
TO see penocrats prosecuted by the
Courts, when Radicalism, and its allies,
are defeated at the polls.
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The Yellow Fever Committee
Their Report 10 the SenaIe-A
EsIiI Viding for National
Quarantine.

WASHINGTON, Feb. THE select Senate
committee appointed to investigate the best
means OF preventing The Introduction and
spread Of epidemic diseases, submitted their
report to day. through Senator Harris. AT
ter detailing the operations of The Board of
Experts who visited Memphis and New Or
leans, the committee strongly incline to the
opinion that neither yellow fever nor chol-
era is indigenous to any part of the United
Statas that majority, if not all, epidemics
OF these diseases. with which the country
has suffered. resulted from importation.
The committee is OF opinion that the best
and only certain means OF preventing the
introduction of these diseases from other
countries, is absolute non-intercourse with
parts where the disease exists in epidemic
form the next best means is a well regula-
ted national quarantine.
To this end the committee report a bill
prescribing the duties to be observed by
vessels arriving at United States ports from
infected ports; establishing a bureau of
health in lieu of the marine hospital ser
vice, which it propOs : to abolish. The bill
also contem plates cooperation with State
aud municipal authorities. without interfer-
ing with their res pective systems. The re-
port in conclusion recommends the enforce
meat OF strict sanitary measures in every
CITY and town.
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The True Status of the ". . '. ~
M II Railroad.
NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 81, 1879

NEW ORLEANS. FEB 81, 1879
EDITORS OF The CLARION: l send you by
mail to-day a pam phlet showing the status
of the New Orleans, Baton Rouge and
Vickseurg Railroad, which your cores
pendent C. E. NJ" represents as already
chartered. aud 10 engraft which on the
Texas and Pacific bill, an amendment has
been offered in the L. 5 Senate by Senator
Conoyer of Florida.
This pamphlet shows that the said n. o.
B. II. It V. Railroad, once had a charter, but
that said charter has been allowed 10 lapse,
and hat it has been repeated formally and
legally by the Legislature of Louisiana and
and that 10 such corporation now has legal
existence. The Charter WAS obtained for
fraudulent purposes. with no intention on
tire part oil it, friends ever to build il. 1t
was conceived in corrupt speculation and
now the attempt is made TO revive il by
bribery and corruption.
No respectable senator in the L. S. Sem
ate could be found TO Introduce such an
amendment, and Conover would never have
offered il had he been posted AS to the true
value of the roads.
The General Government donated to that
this donation has been forfeited by lapse Of
time. When the Charter was obtained they
issued Sl2000,000 bonds, which were dis
tributed with lavish hand among carpet ba 2
politicians. but the bill for printing these
bonds has never been paid.
They sent ont a corps of engineers with
Ben. II. Green chief, but they have not
even paid them; Major Green sued them,
got judgment, but he return, "nulEd bona
was made. After the death of the corrupt
concern the New Orleans Pacific Road was
duly chartered in is place, work was
commenced, and the Road is now graded
l60 miles ready for the suDerstructare. The
y. .. P.has about 700 leo ers at work, and
they pushing the work honestly and
energetically 70 give the people of Loulsi-
ana a road to Texas. A bill is now before
Congress to transfer the forfeited lands OF
the defunct road 10 the \. o Pacific, and if
any aid i 20 be extended by Congress to
build Ioad from Shreveport to New o.
leans. it should 90 to this road.
The \. O Pacific Road is in the ha ndS of
honest, earnest men who are prompted by
patriotic motives and desire to build the
ROAD for the country's good, aud we trust
hat no member Of Congress from Missi>sip-
pi VII lend his aid in any way to revive
and foiSt on he people of Louisiana the
corrupt carcass of the defunct n. O. B. r.
and V. r. II.
Yours, very truly,
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Curious Item. of Congregational
Expense.

We very much regret to find the fol
lowing in the Vieksburg Commercial.
There must be some mistake about it.
Surely such articles as we see here emu
merated. could not have been purchased
for the use of members of a Democratic
House with money from the public purse,
and charged as legitimate items of Con
gressional expense We copy the Com
mercial article entire:
The clerk OF the House Representative
has Just made his report OF the coating snt
fund. in which wiil be found Cme curious
items. For instance II cost the goyeramen
S4l9 Tor wine bill for he III IN be who
attended the funeral o. Senator Morton, and
after the return from the funeral each
member Of the committee was aole % have
a basket of wine and d. miJ0hn Of WHISKY
seat 10 his lodgings Cork screws Wert.
also purchased 10 the extent of about
thirty dozen. and it is difficult 10 mag ~
what congressman want o! coTk-ScFew-
Several purchases OF '1champagne kuiVes'
were M ade, aud cork holders ~ ere bought
by the dozen. About forty dozen diaries
are accounted for, or two for every mem
Der. Fans were purchased by the dozen.
among lot OF other congressional supplies.
a. well as about forty travelling bags The
following are interesting individual pur
chases:
Ore Homer Had for W. 4. Phillips 50 90
One razor and equipment, L F. Watson 90
Que diary, HenJrick 3. Wright. .. 20
One Silica slate W. J. Bacon ...... -
One opera glass for W. ) Stenger II 90
One visiting list for Thoma. + wing / 90
One photogr aph album for \. W. Cutter 80
Ten reams shoe paper Il. w. Town
one opera glass for c. f. Hooner. 10 90
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DEATH OF Mrs. ]. j. WILLIAMS

DEATH OF Mrs. J. j. WILLIAMS
1t is with deep regret that we chronicle
the death of Mrs. j. J. Williams, wife
of Col. Williams of the Grenada Senti-
mel, which sad event occurred at Madison
Station, on Sunday, the I'd inst. She
was buried in Grenada on the following
Monday. Mrs. Williams was for many
years a resident of this city, and had a
large circle ef friends here. In all the
relations of life, daughter, wife and
mother. she acted well her part. She
has gone to that reward which is the in.
heritence of all Christi ans. To the be-
reayed ones whom she has left behind
we extend our deepest sympathy.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-02-12

DEATH OF JOHN W. RoBs, JR.-We
are panied to hear of the sudden death OF
this young gentleman, which occurred last
month in Bolivar County. Mr.. Robo was
A native OF Jackson, son of Judge John W.
Rebb, and a young man OF very great
promise. He was gifted with rare poetic
genius, and some of his contributions to the
press have been widely published, and ad-
mired. He had lately been admitted 10 the
bar, and within three days after his first
speech in court, in a murder case, he died OF
pneumonia. We have very handsome
p3eticaf tribute to his memory, written by
win Fl Herman, of the Okoiona STATES
which will appear in our next issue
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-02-12

ZOO Do REWARD.

WHEREAS, II appears by information Fss
w eelvediby me, that LAWSON WOoLpRIDGB
was murdered at SunhoWer Landing in Coa-
mona county, on the Zlst day Of January lS7A,
by h. n. GLOVER, and WILLIAM GLOVER. who
afterwards effected their escape ana are siu
at large
Now, therefore, I, j. NJ. STONE. Governor Of
Mississippi, do offer the above reward. for The
arrest and delivery Of the said X ~ Glover
and william Glover to the Sheriff Of Coab0-
ma county; or $3.50 for either one of them;
said Reward payable on conviction. and In adj
dltlon to the reward allowed by the Statute ]
90 moreover, require all officers of this State
to be diligent in their efforts to arrest said fu-
gltlves X. N. and William Glover
Given under my hand and he Great Seal
TL.s1 Of the State affixed, at Jackson, this
9th day of February, A. d. 1879.
]. N. STONE.
By the Governor;
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HESRE G. MYERS, Secretary Of State.
DESCRIPTION:

r. N. Glover is about as or % years of age /;
about feet, or 10 inches high; eyes light
grey ! hair dark, slightly eurIed moustache
lighter color than hair; complexion dark,
lsunburnt appearancel a scar on one Of his
cheeks, perhaps the right one a little stoop-
shOuldered, and inclined 10 earrv tbs left
shoulder the lOwests rather slow spoken
pounds.
William Glover is about 20 years Of agei
blue eyes; dark hair face full and round
beardiess except thin moustaehe; about .
feet inches high; very illiterate; can't sign
his name n e.. Snd weighs about 40 pounds
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-02-12

The E5cu jsh Ordinance.

The city authorities have taken proper
steps to prevent the recurrence of yellow
feve- in our midst next summer. The
ordinance should be vigorously enforced.
All citizens who have the health and the
prosperity of Jackson at heart, will give
the authorities such support and approval
as they may require, to make it effective.
Let every house where there may be a
bare possibility of yellow fever germs ex-
listing be thoroughly ventilated and disin-
fected Destroy all bedding and cloth
ing that was used by yellow fever
patients. Have every yard, ally, and
street thoroughly cleansed before warm
weather, that citizens may feel conf
dent that the yellow fever, nor any
other epidemic disease, can originate
with u, on account Of our own unclean-
illness. Then let it be understood
that 50 far As the law will permit, we will
have no Intercourse, except by telegraph,
for any purpose whatever, with New Or
leans, or any place where the fever
may break out this summer. Let us
have 10 trains, passing through from any
infected district, nor any switch engines
connecting with trains that come from in
fected places. Let this be understood
now, so that none may charge us with
inhumanity if we take stringent measures,
if necessary, to protect ourselves. Then
we may hope to escape the fever this
wear.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-02-12

To Those AFFLICTED wGrH CANCER.
Those afflicted with Cancer should not hes
itate to at once correspond with DR.. y. u.
DuAnivant, Cancer Doctor, Byhalia, Hiss.
He guarantees t. cure. From notices we
have seen of him he has had a large practice
and 1lattering success wherever he has been.
He is at present practicing Oh the Mobile
and Ohio Railroad
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-02-12

THE prostitution of the Federal Courts
is carried on by wholesale in Louisiana.
Over one hundred have been indicted for
political offences. The New Orleans
Democrat says: ''These citizens of
Louisiana have been indicted by par
tisan grand jury on the testimony of dis
reputable witnesses, they will be prose
cuted before partisan judge and jury,
and by partisan district attorney. There
is something appalling in the spectacle OF
more than hundred freemen arrested
and brought hundreds of miles from their
homes to be tried by court organized,
from its porters to its judge, to persecute
and convict !"
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The CIPHER Dispatch HnVesGiGa-
1SOn.

Mr.. TiIden has addressed the following
letter to the House Investigating Com
mittee
- GRAMERCY PARK, Feb. Z, 1873.
To Hon. Eppa Hunter, Chairman Congression-
al Committee, Fifth Avenue Hotel:
DEAR SIR learn in the public press that
il j. the desire Of your committee 60 torm-
nate its session ia this city the current
week. | take the liberty of requesting that
before you leave an opportunity be afforded
me of appearing before you, to submit
some testimony which | deem pertinent to
the inquiry with which you are charged.
Your, very respectfully
ISigncd j. TILDEN.
LArER.-Mr Tilden has come forth
like pure gold from the furnace of the
inquisitorial committee. His exami-
nation was not only vindication, but a
complete triumph
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-02-12

KELLY-HEAPHEY-- Sunday che gh
inst, by the Rev. IL. A pIcheri,, ar ST.
Peters Catholic Church, Mr. andrew Kelly
and Miss Maggie Hedphey, both OF ths
city.
WHITE-NOEL.-At the residence OF the
brides father, Mr.. Leland Noel. tu uoImss
County, on the 9Th inst. by the Rev. AT. N..
Rowe, Mr.. W. b. White, OF hosclu-kO, No 81 Is
Bette Noel.
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UnsoIicI1ed .TesrImoninI..

1t would be easy to fill an entire paper
with the unsolicited testimonials which
have been given by physicians, clcrgymcu,
and other educated persons, In favor Of Dr.
Prices Cream Baking Powder. Every
professional man who has used it lob his
family will certify to its being wholesome,
and the most perfect made
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-02-12
Meridian Mercury.l

When the time comes for Mississippi to
elect another Senator, it his life and health
are spared why not return jefferson Davis
TO the United States Senate? Instead of IFS
being considered reasonable and rebellious
to return to the United States Senate the
late Confederate President, sensible and
thinking men of the North might Justly
view it as the final surrender of every dis
loyal sentiment on the part OF this section.
If his pride had to stoop to accept the posi-
ton. it would be at once the highest evi.
dence of his patriotism and his renewed
loyalty TO the government. We ask why
not return Jefferson Davis to the Senate?
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-02-12

All who use them say that Dr. Prices
Special FlavOring Extracts are the stroug-
est and most natural flavors made. To makes
all the difference in the world whether our
creams and pastry are favored with Dr.
Prices nice, fresh fruit lvor5, or the
offensive turpentiny extracts
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-02-12
Delicate md DeIiciou..

The Pet Rose, Alista Bouquet, Wang
YIang, Must Rose, and all OF the odors made
for the handkerchiefand toilet by DR.. Price,
are not only very delicate and delicious, but
fragrant and persistent. DR.. Prices
Unique Perfumes are certainly as sweet as
the flowers from which they are made.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-02-12
NOTES AND OPINIONS.
Corinth Record.I

Hon. Reuben O. Reynolds was in the city
this week, attending Circuit Court. Col.
REYNOLDS is the one armed veteran who led
the 18th Mississippi Regiment to victory
under the immortal Lee, and acquired for
it an erviabie distinction in the Army of
Northern Virginia. Col. Reynolds will be
urged by his friends for the position of
United States Senator, and not in all Missis-
sippi, could an ADLER and better man be
found.
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The Poet OF sGi.sls.Ippl.
oskaloosa (IOwa.) Herald.l

Oskaloesa Iowa-1 Heraid.l
VIII ii. Herman Is the poet OF Mississippi
We WOnder he didn't give the yellow fever
subject tnssle. His trial WOULD have 1t
least possessed the qualities of plainness and
ease OF comprehension as compared with
the hign-fying twaddle that secured the
prize.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-02-12

THE Aberdeen, Miss, Examiner says:
The recent decision, of the u, s. Supreme
Court in favor. of the NJ & o. r. R.,
plaintiff in error. vs.. the State of Miss,
involves about $500, 900.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-02-12

MEMPHIS owed, when the charter was
abolished, 81, 40S, 455 56, with property
assessed al $4,000. 900 upon which to
levy taxes to pay the debt. No wonder
they wanted the charter repealed
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-02-12

Having ordered new outfit for THE
CLARIoN-in which it will shortly appear
the type now in use is offered for sale at
bargain. Ii not disposed OF by March ISL,
it will be shipped to the type-oundry.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-02-12

TIE Democrats of the Ist Cougres-
sional District Of Georgia have nomina-
ted Hon. w. B. Fleming to ell the
vacancy caused by the death of Mr..
Hartridge.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-02-12

The Crystal Springs Monitor. DR.. A.
Hunter and Mr.. E. D. Elliot, editors
and proprietors, grows brighter, and
more newsy every issue,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-02-12

VIZ learn from private letter that
Mr.. N. g. Eye, an cid and respected
citizen of Yazoo City. died on the 7th
inst.
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Enterprise Courier.l

The people OF Mississippi would be glad
to see Mr.. Davis enter the Senate of the
United States. II he would only express a
willingness to go there. bnt very few true
MississippiaLs conld be found who would
not be proud TO be able to assist in his cleo
ton. No man would do more honor to the
State than he.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-02-12

f. B. HULL will move his undergrad
the lst OF March, and rather than move his
lumber, will close it out way below cost.
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BEREA GRINDsToNEs, at q. d. SIDwAY's.
feb l2'79-1m.