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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-05-14
ABOLISHING PISTOLS.
General Toombs on the Government
Derringer.
Atlanta Constitutional

Atlanta constitutional
We met General Toombs at the Kim
ball House last night, and he tackled us
on the question Of carrying concealed
weapons.
what in the HI are you
all making such fuss about carrying
concealed weapons for p said the Gen
eral.
"Well, General, it is to keep people
from killing one another" he replied.
Yes" said he, cit will have just the
opposite effect Everybody is expected
to lay aside his pistol, and the first thing
you know some d-n coward who regards
neither law nor honor will shoot you in
the back 1t is all wrong sir! A man
ought to carry arms when he thinks his
life is in danger 1t is not wrong for
him to do so, and so far as | am con
cerned, | will do it whenever / want tC
defend myself.
'My life is worth more than all the
sentiment you can put into such a
question as that | consider the right
of selfdefense irrevocable, and when
| have the right of self-defense | can
use anything | can get or find that will
| be available | hear some fools talking
about abolishing pistols, putting them
under restriction like you do prisoners.
hold that man has the right to use
poison to defend himself. Suppose g
man had vial of vitrol in his hand, anC
was attacked by some one in such {
manner as to excite the fears OF rea
sonable man that he would kill him
don't YOU think he would be justified IL
using his vitrol by throwing it into hi:
assailant's eyes? The truth is, the way
to protect human life is to let every
man who is the aggressor know that the
man he attacks is able to defend him
self, and it will prevent difficulties
They say nobody but a coward viii
carry weapons That's a lie. l know
plenty of men who carry them, anC
know they are not towards. 1t is gen
orally the towards who want you to lay
them aside, so as to give them an adj
vantage over you,
You think then, General, that g
man ought to have right to carry 6
pistol any way he wants to p
Certainly | do; and it is better fol
all parties. A man sends you word
that he is going to whip you. He is 8
| larger uldu iud1 YOU are. AAO gOu y
sit down and quietly wait for him to dc
it? The Bible doesn't teach any such
doctrine as that Suppose this mar
comes up on you and finds just before
he gets to you that you have derringel
in your pocket. Nine chances to one
he will come up smiling with PROPOSE
ton to bury the Ratchet. haven't any
confidence in these men who send you
word ahead of fight anyhow. My
plan has always been to take them al
their word and be ready for them. They
would generally find that out and come
up smiling
The General turned to go up to his
room, and, as he walked up stairs, he
added that he had more to say on this
subject and would give his views in full
on it. s'You know" he said, laughing
", II am not afraid to say what think
on that or any other subject, the news
papers with their little shirt-tail full o.
type to the contrary, notwithstanding.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-05-14

There was young woman Of Worcester
She petted an old Shanghai rorcester;
When asked what indorcester
To fondle the rorcester
She blushed, for the question conforcester.
But with scorn and with slight he aborcester.
With cold disregard be reforcester,
He laughed at her charms
And fed from her arms,
And roamed about just as he orccster.
Burlington Hawkeye1
"Keep way from dat niger, I tell
you, said Uncle Reube to his sable
daughter; keep way from him He's
like what de 'Postle John lived on In de
wild'ness. " How's dat?" she asked.
I" Low cuss and wild, honey" replied
Uncle RUDE.
A little girl, visiting neighbOr with
her mother, was gazing curiously at the
hosts new bonnet, when the owner quer-
led: DO you like it Laura" The in
nocent replied; "Why, mother said it
was perfect fright, but it don't scare
me. Laura's mother did not stay
long after that -NorTistown Herald,
A Bit from Buxton a watering place
in Derby Mr.. Blades, from Sheffield,
(afably to noble Lord with the heredi-
tary gouD: cope your lordship's bet
ter this morning. / can just manage to
'op about bit" Noble Lord (se-
veverely); Avn was not aware that
people Of your class were subject to my
complaint. Punch.
1t was a very honest old Dutch Judge
in Schoarir county, n. Y, who listened
for several hours to the arguments of
counsel, and then said: Dis cas- has
peeR ferry ably argued on both sides, and
dere have peen some ferry nice points Of
law brought up, / shall dake dree days
to consider desc points, but viii eventu-
ally decide for the plaintiff
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-05-14

Never be angry with man who
threatens to blow your brains out. He
is fatteriag you with the remark that
you have brains. New York Herald.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-05-14

In Michigan, etiquette permits bride
to be married without gloves" which
induces the abandoned Buffalo Express
to remark. precisely the way she
handles her husband. Albany Jour
.ol
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-05-14

A Baltimorean has pet monkey who
tries to initiate his keeper in the act of
backing boots. Monkey shines I
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-05-14
What Women Win Wear.

SHORT DRESSES STILL IN vooUE-wurE AND
BLACK TolLETs-GALLoONs AND EMBROIDEu-
IEs FOR rHE sEAsoN-NEW ooMBINArIoSs
AND SUITS.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-26
THE RELIEF FUNDS.

The negro relief committees OF St.
Louis have fallen out about the DISPOSE,
ton Of the funds, and the result is thu,
depicted by the Evening Star:
The negro refugees are starving to death now,
at least those who cannot get away from the city.
Numerous committees conposs Cd OF colored rss-
tdents have been appointed to assist the emil
grants, but It is another case Of TOO many
cooks,' etc. Each and every member of each
and every COMMITTEE wanted to be q treasurer.
or president. or something Of that sort; they all
wanted to hold Office any how, and the result
was 4 grand row among themselves, and the
refugees are completely deserted. The latter are
all strangers in the city, many OF them sick and
destitute, and consequently 1t is not strange that
some OF them should be In = starving condition.
Inc only case OF starvation reported thus far
however, that Of an old man named Seymour
who died on st. Charles street last night. He
had been sick, but was convalescing, and would
have recovered Ii nourIshlng food had been
given to him. The attending physician appealed
To the committees for aid of the character mem
TONED, but they were busily engaged in q
wrangls over the election Of officers. A message
Was then sen: to Rev. Turner's wife, but this
was likewise unnotIcsd. The result has been
chroniclcu
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-26
THE TOMP.

D!ed-Quite euddenly. at his residence ,bre,
inst, Mr.: JAMES MIfGn Il" fLr'a asta I'll. aSoa ISL. !,
inst. HARRISON. s gr d'" apon, t%o Years. 2 soh
OF John and Maggie Craig. Little Harry w -
In iav sresy D Dsin sd9 on .he .th Of april. and fingered
Seatn came as an angsl of mercy and took him
nome; Also on Wednesday, the s3d. HIGH
'seo !nonths' Bon ofJohn and Maggie Craig
9 Sofne. Carroll r. county, Mo-, Wednesday. April
MARTHA SIMMONS. reIict Of David K. Sim.
Aged IS years; Mrs: simmons Was for fR many
years a resident of Old Lexington, having re-,
moved 10 this city in 1912, where she continued
70 reside until recently, when She was nersnsG1
ea u make her home with her grand daugbter
mons, Esq. JANA
| --7 Al his residence. near Wellington. No,
April IL. 1873. ANDREW JACKSON \
aged 80 years. ~
III. Dennis was a native of Kentucky, but
nao lived In thus county for twelve years, and
had greatly endeared himself to uumerous
friends by his strict morality and punctuality In
al MIS- dealings with his fellow men. He had
never attached himself to any branch of the
Christian church, but had often spoken ofhsvlnu
In contemplation. He seemed perfectly recon-
cleo 20 die, which makes his family feel that
'ney soiIo" not rs those who have no hope.''
lie has left Il wife and four children and numer-
our friends to mourn his loss.
Pleasant uill Dispatch please copv.
- In Johnson county on the Eth inst PAY
AMOS HORNE. aged ~ years.
Mr.. Horne. AZ the age of aineteen years, came
10 Missouri with his father, VIM. Horne. lie
was the hrst county Judge of Johnson county:
he and Two others We're commissioners to locate
Tie county-seat OF that county. He also was one
oil the commissioner to locate the conp,y-sest
OF Saline county. He was q member of the
bsptist church. and had been engaged In the
ministry for 81 years. He first settled on IN.
sni' In this county, where he lived about 10
years, and from there moved to johnson county,
where he lived AZ years. He was a good man,
aud WAS highly esteemed By all who knsw min
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-26
HlnalNsvIlLE.
DR.. Jos. Carter has located here.

DR.. JOS. Carter has located here.
Mr.. Henry Rxbsahl Is building q residence.
B. c. Ridge has moved to the farm he recently
purchased.
Rev. 8. T. Runner willprach here tomorrow
morning and evening.
MI. John Vim, Of Dover. has bsen employed
As clerk At the Thoma House.
little son Of c. W. Sharp has been sick with
pneumonia Tor the past week. -
Our Sunday school has been recognized with
william C.. Beatle a. superintendent.
MI. Jackson Bradley shipped two car loads
Of hogs over the c. & A. railroad last Monday.
t. Z. Young. formerly Of this place. but now
living in Nodawsy county. has been In town the
past week.
"uncle s~tanup." an old colorsd man. died
suddenly last Wednesday morning. He was
respected by all who knew HIM.
The postofioe has been moved to the residence
Gus Lehman until his store house, which IL
being moved to the central pslt OF town, IL ready
to receive 1t again.
We are glad to learn that our friend, c.. o.
Smith. who hsS been teaching . school east Of
US for the past two years. has obtained q state
certificate, which empowers Linn to teach any
where IN the state. There is NO teacher in the
county who more richly deserved such an henor.
They are now running four trains each way
on the G.. D.. A. railroad, besides = number Of
extras. The amount Of freight carried by this
road 10, indeed, astonishing to one who has only
been accustomed to the two daily trains on the
branch. J. A. Field, the agent. has been fur.
nished an assistant, a. 1t was impossible for one
man to attend to the business. H.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-26
General Markets.

e, o,,n ST: LOUIS. April "a.
"a IS. '' p1@
GRAIN-wheat, unsettled, some sales higher
some lower; No. 2 red, 81 U4h@I o. Cash
VI Nh@l 03A closing: 81 OK May; 81 Ola
! 0Sh June; s6@s5 * July; No. do, 81 02a
OF. Corn: opened better but declined; $40
S2hc cash; s2Hc May; ssH@33c June, Six@sic
July. Oats, easier; 25H@25c. Rye, quiet; Is X
Barley. dull and unchanged.
WHlSKY-Steady at ST o.,
PRODUCE-Bu;ter, weak; choice to fancy
err; SC. ee"' ""
PROvIsIoNs-Pork, firm; 90 so@s sb. Dry
salt meats, a frmer feeling but nothing done.
bacon, a shade better; clear ribs, IS lex cast:
IS IS bid. ~ A"'
CATTLE-slow and unchanged; not much
done. Receipts. 800. Shipments, i 100.
H~OSS1Fairly active and lower; rough heavy,
81 75as Is; Workers and Baltimore, $3 2Oa3 IS:
smooth heavy, % s5@s so. Receipts. 5, 100.
SHEEP-Firma and In good demands; common
70 lair. SSd3 Is; good to choice. 81 81 h@l rs;
d1aanncy' u s5SS 10. Receipts. 40. Shipments,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-26
DOVER.

The apple orchards are blooming shabbily.
The ''angsl OF leaves'' Is making silent Visits
through the forests. draping the naples and
willows with sor, green. gosssmer robes.
A meeting Of the citizens. In the interest of
temperance, was held 1t the Christian church
on Tuesday evening, but I will give no report
OF the proceedings, ~ the secretary will report
more fully and intelligsntlY than 1 can.
One day last week a. Mr.. Ed. Campbell drove
ont of town his horses took fright and ran som.
distance, upsetting his buggy and brulsing him
considerably. Several ribs are broken, but It
Is hoped he will soon be about again.
Dover 10 brlmfull Of new goods. and In spite
Of hard times they go of rapidly. Mr.. Hickam's
new prints are constantly deserving his shelves.
Mr.. Piattsnburg has SO overloaded his room
with dry goods that he has been obliged TO trans
fer his groceries into the store room formerly
occupied by Mr.. Warren. AS both our dry
goods merchants have revived and enlarged
their business. 1 fancy the improvement is attrib-
utable to the fact that they have recently walked
up and been advertising In your columns. !
might report other branches of business but 1
seldom 20 on the street, and CLEAN most of my
news from the girls who frequent my hermitage,
and though they talk glibly Of dress goods,
ruches. six-button gloves. ETC., they give no re-
port Of other branches OF trade.
The recent rains have not given q full supply
of stock water, but have rendered a most agree
able relief. Their timely appearance has also put
a new song into the mouths Of our farmers and
the wheat continues to unroll its velvet carpets
over the recently blackened fields. This new
song. however. is not one of rejoicing and
thanksgivinE-not q bit Of 1t. The full-nedxed
granger knows his business too well to admit
that the prospect 10 good for q wheat crop. Not
that he ever makes or expects to make capit tai
out OF his stereotyped complaints, but the farmer
has become a chronic grumbler on this ~parricu-
lar subject. Now he IL tormenting himself with
the prediction that he IL destined to reap an
unusual amount OF cheat. just as II anybody could
tell positively what causes chest. Ask half q
dozen men and you will probably get as many
answers. With all their grurnbllng the farmers
are the most industrious people to be found at
this time Of the year. Most Of them have corn
and many broad acrss are already
broken and now lie resting under the soldsn
drinking In productiveness and wait
ing for the seed. OsIER
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-26
LONG

weather dry and cool.
The Baptists are building a neat church in this
vicinity.
Farmers are planting corn rapidly. and most
OF them will get through by the first OF May.
There is a large wheat crop in this part of the
county. 1t IS looking we'll. considering the
drouth.
Rev. James Price breaches here once a month.
He seems to be q Jealous worker in the cause of
Christ.
Miss NJ. 8. Atkinson of the Chapel Hill neigh
borhood, commenced q subscription school here
last Monday.
A Sabbath school, organized two weeks ago.
is In good working condition. Sam Barton 10
superintendent.
No peaches In this locality. The cherry trees
are full of blossoms. but there will be but few
cherries. The apples are not all killed.
Mr.. h. T. Andersen Is agent for the McCor-
mick self-binder, q good machine, which has
given general satisfaction In this neighborhood
for the past season. +.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-26
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
QREENT0N.

Weather dry and windy.
Farmers busy planting corn
The temperance wave has at last struck our
quiet little village.
Born. near misplace, recently, to the wife OF
Mr.. Marshall Barker, u boy.
The prospect for = large apple crop Is very
nattering, provided we have no killing frosts.
DR.. Herndon and family started for Texas last
Thursday. where they intend making their future
home.
We understand that Mr.. A. J. Bumgarner has
bought the lot on Main street. formerly owned
by T. II. Matheny. Frice paid els.
They are going to start n paper At Higginsville.
Guess We will have to start one here by and by,
''but not while the Intelligencer waves"
Your correspondent and several others went =
fishing last Saturday, caught a nice string OF
Dish. and got very muddy and very mad, but had
q good time.
There is preaching at this place four times a
month-at Baptist church first Sunday; Metho-
dist, second Sunday; Cumberland Presbyterian,
third sunday, and CHRISTIAN, fourth sunday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-26
During the wal an old bachelor nam
McKissick was killed zeal Waco, Texas,
and the other day. while tearing down
his shanty. a negro found 90. O65 IN gold.
ANOTHER VICTORY FOB PAROLE.

LONDON, April 22.-The weather to-
day al EPSON was beautiful, the sun
shining brightly and the track in good
condition. letting at the start was four
to one.agalnst Parole, nine to two against
Elf King. nine to one against Bel Phobe.
ten to nine against King Boris and Ri
delto, twelve to n against Attalus, and
sixteen to n against Wild Prince, Graz
die, Knight of Burghley. There was a
long delay in bringing the horses to the
post, and the race was not started for
nearly an ho ur after the usual time. An
excellent start was made on the second
attempt. and the field of eighteen horses
got off in a bunch. Ridelto cut out the
running. going to the front, followed by
Rosy Cross, Parole, Censor, King Boris,
Attalus, Cradle and Red Comyn, in the
order named. The order was close in
the rear. Parole was kept we'll in hand,
and pulled back by his Jockey. Before
the Fur5es were reached knight of Bur-
ghley had taken Paroles place. Cyprus
and Spectator were many lengths In
the rear. At Totlenham Corner Parole
was urged. and here took a forward
place in the race. Eli King led, ard
there was immense excitement. Com
ing down the hill Burghley took up the
running. but only maintained 1t for a
few strides, retiring in favor OF Elf
KING, and leaving Ridetto, Parole and
Cradle in the front. At the halt distance
Parole drew up to Ridetto and the two
coming away had their finish to them.
selves. Fifty yards from the finish Pa
role headed Ridetto and came home an
easy winner by a length. Cradle finish.
Ing o bad third. The time of the race
was 2: 16. 1t is stated that Pierre Lo-
rillard won 100000 on Paroles victory.
LONDON. April 23.-Parole at EPSON
to-day won the great metropolitan
stakes. Castle Reagh was the only other
entry that faced the starter. In conse-
qoence OF the victory OF Parole yester.
day, he carried to-day ten pounds extra.
JUST previous to the race yesterday the
Eli hlng Was very much fancied, and
the dislike to Parole was so general that
he declined four to one against him, but
winning so handsomely he became the
strong tavorlte at six to four for the
great metropolitan stakes. Lorillard
had backed his horse tor the CITY and
handicap prior to his New
market victory, as a result of which he
won something over 500, 900. The gem
erai satisfaction at the victory of the
American horse was fully proved
by the rallylng rounds of cheers which
accomp MED Paroles return to the en-
closure. Parole, 1t is conceded, won on
his merits, without getting anything ap-
preaching an advantage at the starr, or
the turns in the course. 1t had been
freely rumored at EPSON this morning
hat Parole wouli not run to-day. Cas-.
tie Reagh took the lead and drew away
three or four lengths, when he tripped.
but soon righted and led still, entering
The straight. Here Parole drew up. and
out In the last hundred yards and
won In q canter. Time, l minutes and
seconds.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-26
THE CRADLE,

Born-NearG reenton. recently, to the wife of
Mr.. Marshall Barker-a boy.
- Near Odessa. Lafayette county, Mo.
Saturday. 18th inst, to the wife OF James W.
Miller-a boy.
- In Middleton township, Lafayette comfy
girl. rs
- In Clay township, Lafayette county ,.
on the 18th inst. to the wife CT VIM. II 30
dext-r-R girl. ROM
wife Of n ,1d he1inT Z sh ,oIwnshtp: April ls,h. to the
- In Middleton township. Lary
MO. recently. to the wife OF Mr.. Henry prBoI
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-26
PLEASANT PRAIRIE.

Tho Moot bridge has been turned over, finish
ed. by the ge%ntlsmanly contractor. Mr.. Slime.
to Mr.. FAINT. Fishbsck, for "aproninx.'' and
Mr.. F.. Is taking Is much pains doing that part
~ il 1t. vas n rosy checked girl or widow. Three
times three oheers-for the bridge, we mean mot
the widow.
Mrs. Thomas w.. Campbell. of Nevada. arrived
at Napoleon. last Thursday. and is now at her
father's. J. H. Georges, where she will be glad
to receive her old friends and scqusintances for
some weeks, or months. possibly. She reports
times moderately good in Nevada and Califor-
mia. She ssys harvest will commence In about
three weeks, with bountlful prospects, but
some fesrs OF trouble with the Indians this sum-
mer.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-26
THE ALTAR.

Maaried-At the residence of the BRIDES psr-
ents' In Clay township. April Nth, 1879, by the
rev: a. A Moore. Mr.. JOHN STRODEMAN
ship. "
- Wsverly. on the Esd inst, by Rev. 8.
d; whiting, Mr.: DAVID BUTLER and Miss
LIZZIE JOHNSON. ~
At the residence of the BRIDES father. pear
Waverly, In Lafayette county, on Tuesday the
zZn INST: by Rev. P. Palmore. Mr.. DEAN d.
Of MARSHALL. and Miss GEOGIE E.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-26

the fact that nearly every man in the place takes
IL. He says the children cry for 1t. Lord,
Molite, what a fish," We feel so astounded
that We never knew it before. Several persons
told us that the Sentinel of a certain date con-
tanned a paragraph meant for our benefit, 80 We
tried to borrow one of some Of our neighbors.
After q few days. unsuccessful search. W. found
one. though we believe it was only u specimen
copy. Further deponent saith net. PHIL.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-26

1t is common to berate the southern
states for piling up debts which they
cannot pay, but Kentucky catches fits
from the republicans OF that state be.
cause she has no state debt. and, there.
fore. no improvements" Southern re.
paollcans ara not only lonesome, but
bard to please.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-26

Fred Douglass. after inquiry and re-
Election. concludes that the exodus of
negroes to Kansas will not prove bene-
fetal to them, and he says that in Kan
sas they will have to suffer the severe
cold winters. which will kill them off
'faster than the rifle clubs of the south"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-26
WAYERLY.

Buford ChInn, OF Lexington, spent last Satur-
day and Sunday here.
Calvin Snoddy, of Saline county, cam up on
Q pleasure Jault. .last week, accompanied by
Misses Esma Brown and Edna Saufey, of Nj
ami.
Thacher Webb. VIM. VIM and Mrs. Jennie
Whiting, Of Dover. came down q few days ago,
to attend meeting at the Baptist church.
Elder L. Ellidge, of Dover. spent Monday In
this place.
Jack Dysart and - slusher, of the Dover
neighborhood, were down this week.
Miss Mamie, daughter of Evan Young, Esq.
10 visiting her sister. Mrs. e. n. Butord.
Brad. Bethany, one of Brownsville's big (av-
ourdupois) men. came up Sunday to visit his
isther's family.
Senator f. NJ. Edwards was at home ON fur
Tough last week.
Rev. w. B. Palmore and Dean Duggins, OF
Marshall. spent Monday night here.
Mrs. Brittle Chinn, OF the Lexington neigh
borhood, is visiting the family of her father. M.
v. Buiord.
Ben Cooper, west of town. has $50 head of fat
hogs for sale.
Sandy johnson, of this place, was arrested q
few days ago. charged with stealing a mule. 1t
seems he stole the mule from Rev. Bedsworth,
took 1t to Houstonia and sold 1t, from where he
was tracked back to Wsverly. and identined by
the parties to whom he sold the mule.
Married. At Waverly, April q. by Elder s.
B. Whiting. Mr.. Dave Butler and Miss Li1sie
Johnson.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-04-26

As a straw showing which way the
wind blows, it IS confidently stated by
one of Gen. Sherman's personal friends
that he is emphatically in favor of the
repeal of all laws which call the armed
forces to the polls; that he says the SER
vice is distastetul to the army, and dis
graces 1t. 1t may be added that Gen.
Sherman was present every day during
the protracted debates on this subject In
the house.