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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02
An Extra Session of the Legislature.
WEsr Po1vr. Mss, Nov. o, 188O.

WEST POINT, MISS, Nov. 20, 1880.
EDrroRs CLARION: When we reflect
upon the possibilities of our future under
the entire control of party which, hyena-
like, grows and fattens upon the bloody
corpse of the past, and, is influenced by
interests always antagonistic to the welfare
of the South, it is calculated to sicken the
hearts of most of us, with hopes so long
deferred. The means used by that bond
holding party to perpetuate their power,
must convince the thoughtful that our
section need hope no longer for an honest
expression, by the North, at the ballot-box,
even should they desire to end this section
al oppression.
Under the recoil of the crushing defeat
of November ID, selfish human nature bids
US, hereafter, devote our entire ambition to
the State of Mississippi. 1t does seem to
me that we may have our hands full then.
1t certainly is necessary to call an early
session of the Legislature, to remedy mat
tiers that might better have been attended
to before The all-pervading necessity is
a Constitutional Contention, amongst other
lesser amendments, to abridge the right Of
suffrage, so as to disarm the ignorant voter
of further power to hazard our home inter
ests.
Let this "reduce our basis of representa-
ton" as much as it may-three represen-
tatives TO Congress can do us far more good
than probably six misrepresentation might
in the times to come.
As it is, should rather have no repre-
sentation and withdraw the bone of cOnten~
ton altogether than be snubbed and hustled
around in Congress as a powerless minority
of ''interloping rebel brigadiers." Southern
subsidies even with Northern Democratic
Congress so far have been as scarce as Tan
ners rations.
Let us secure the government Of Missis-
sippi for the future, then we can arouse
thoroughly on the questions of home man
ufactures, and healthy immigration to sup
DIV the places of the "exodusters."
In twelve more months, who can foretell
how few negro iaborers will be left in
Mississippi under the persuasive influences
of such philanthopist as General Conway?
We need immediate legislation to encour-
age the investment of capital in manufac
lures, and induce immigration. We should
as people learn to be more practical, work
more, theorize less, and place ourselves in
position to not be "torn to pieces" every
year with politics and elections. Our pros
perity demands all this. PsHAw.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02
The Presentment Against the Warren
County Commissioners.

1t is a time-honored rule that officers
acting judicially are not liable to crimi-
nal prosecution for their conduct in that
capacity. The presentment against
Messrs. French and Reed, the Warren
county Commissioners, violates this
rule, and is a gross interference with
the sacred right of conscience belonging
to every citizen invested with public
trust They were sworn to execute the
law They construed it in accordance
with their best judgment and belief;
and for so doing, have been dragged be-
fore the Courts for criminal prosecution.
If they are liable, it is to the State trib-
unals because they were State officers
charged with the execution of a State
law. The Constitution guarantees to
the States the power to prescribe the
times, places and manner Of holding
elections for members Of Congress, and
the State of Mississippi in the exercise
of this''right passed the laws under which
the Commissioners exercised their
functions. What right then, has Con-
gress to enact laws prescribing penalties
for the violation of the State laws If
Mr.. Lynch has been wronged, his con-
stitutional remedy is not in the crimi-
nal prosecution of the Commissioners
in the Federal Courts, but by an appeal
to the House of Represen tatives which
is the judge of the election, returns and
qualifications gifts own members.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02
Report on the Currency.

The annual report of the Comptroller
of the Currency shows that on Novem-
Der l, 1880, there was 81, POP ,027 1924
in specie and paper currency in this
country. OF this, $6S9, IA, 467 was in
paper currency, and 1912, 283, 357 in
gold and silver coin and bullion. OF
the paper currency outstanding, $780,
681 ,016 was in Treasury notes green
back, and s342, O63, 451 in natl onal
bank notes. Of the coin and bullion,
1856, 012, 030 was in gold, and $685.
81, 1927 in silver. OF the coin and
bullion, the United States Treasury
held at that date ST., 1857 ,316 in silver
and $40, 725, 1853 in gold, being a total
of 1918, 483, 269. The Comptroller does
not confirm the prophecies of the mono
metalists that the monetization of silver
would drive gold from the country.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02

THE decision OF Judge Hw sustaining
the motion to quash the proceeding
against Hon Martin Marshall and Judge
Brien, upon information charging them
with violating the federal election law
in giving their Interpretation of the
election law to the Warren county Com
missioners, and advising them as to the
course they should pursue is a guaran-
tee that as odious as those laws are, they
do not go to the extent of infringing the
clause of the Constitution prohibiting
Congress from passing laws abridging
the freedom of speech
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02
The Warren County Political Indfct-
mentS.

The federal election laws are outra-
geous enough, but they do not go to the
extent of authorizing the prosecution
of private citizens for the opinions they
may express upon the duties of public
officials This is the most that can be
said in the cases of Hon. Martin Mar
shall and Judge Brien. The former
advised that the Warren county Com
missioners were required by law not to
count illegal ballots. We doubt if the
latter gave any opinion on the subject,
but he had a right to do it, as the
freedom of speech is the constitutional
prerogative of every citizen, and if he
expressed one. it was to sanction the
course of Mr.. Marshall.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02
The Bad weather---The Cotton Crop.

In this section the intense cold
weather followed by excessive rains
that have flooded the fields, has extin-
guished the last hope of the planters.
The cotton that was ungathered when
the bad weather commenced, has been
destroyed, and there will be no more
picked worth the mention; and what
ever is gathered will be of the most
inferior kind. The planters and mer-
chants of this region, have had disap-
pointing season. The cotton crop is dis
tressingly short from causes that no hui
man power could have averted. As
two unfavorable seasons rarely ever
come in succession, we may be COM
forted by the hope of better luck next
year. Meantime, let creditor and debtor
observe mutual confidence and can
dor, and while the while the one extends
all possible indulgence, let the other re-
solve to make up the next season for
his short comings the present year.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02

THD post-election talk about contest
ing the electoral vote of New York, has
finally evaporated with the formal
declaration by the Board of State Can
vassers, that it is in favor Of General
Garfield, without the promised protest
from the only Democratic member Of
the Board, Mr.. Seymour. He will be
inaugurated without the intervention
Of an Electoral Commission.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02

ACQUITTED The trial of the Messrs
Yandell, LBttimer and others of Madi-
son, before the u. S. Court on the
charge Of interfering with an Inspector
of elections while in the discharge of his
duties resulted in the acquittal OF
all except Mr.. Yandell. In his case
the jury failed to agree, and the case
was continued as to him. Counsel, for
the prosecution Judge Lea, U. S. Dis
trict Attorney; for the defence, Messrs.
r. G. Smith, John Handy and Nugent
IL Neville.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02

A. & NJ. CoLLEGE.-B invitation of
Gen. Lee, DIR. r. G. Kedzie, President
of the State Board of Health of Michigan
and Professor of Chemistry and Physics
in the A. q NJ. College of that State, will
deliver several lectures at the A. & NJ
College of Mississippi, commencing on
the 18th inst. DIR. Kedzie is the father
of Professor Kedzie ofthe latter College
He is a gentleman of scientific learning
as well as practical knowledge; and his
lectures will doubtless be attended with
good results.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02

THE total coinage of standard silver
dollars under the Act of February %,
1878, has been $72, S47, $50, of which
500, 259, 644 are in circulation, and the
balance is in the Treasury vaults. The
Secretary of the Treasury refuses to use
it in payment of the interest on the
United States bonds though they are
expressly payable in silver coin, as well
as gold. He arbitrarily assumes that
silver is not good enough for the bond
holders.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02
The Presidential Votes.

The following statement is made from
the official returns from every State, of
the late Presidential election Garfield,
A, 4S6, AIS Hancock, 4.4S6, O19 !;
Weaver, SO5, 729 Dow, 9644; scatter
ing, 174S; total, s,1O2,595. Garfelds
plurality, S40l,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02
Gen. Chalmers Telegram to the ny.
World.
To the Editor Of The World

JACKSON, MISS, Nov. 26-Messrs Mar
shall and Brien, chairmen of the District
and County Democratic Executive Com
mittees, who for political effect were arrested
for making an argument before the Warren
County Election Commissioners, were
promptly discharged alter argument before
Judge bill, Of the United States Court, to-
day. The Commissioners of Election are
now being tried, The United States Dis
tEict-Attorney admitted in argument to-day
that it the ballots had been rejected by the
Inspector instead of by the Commissioners
he would not have questioned it, and also
admitted there was neither fraud nor cor
xuption in the action Of the commissioners
JA1EEs 3. CHAIMrna.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02

Hon G. CULLEN has retired from the
New Albany Democrat, and Mr.. w,
NJ Wood assumes entire control of the
paper. We regret to learn that Judge
Cullen contemplates change of resi-
dence to Arkansas, for the practice of
law. The good wishes Of large num-
Der Of friends will attend him.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02
responsibility Of Railroad Companies for
Accidents In Pullman Sleeping Cars.
WARRINGTON Cry. Nov 81 188

WAsHINGToN CRY, Nov. o, 1880.
In the United States Supreme Court to-
oay decision was rendered in the case Of
the Pennsylvania Company, plaintiffin err
Tor, v. Joseph E. Ray, in which the Court
hold that railroad company cannot avoid
Its responsibility for the safety of its passen-
gers by placing on its train sleeping or other
cars which do not belong to Il and over
which It does not choose to exercise from
time 70 time such right Of inspection e. s.
should exercise over its own cars,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02

Ok OUR first page will be found ex-
tracts of letter from Thomas A. Scott,
the great railroad builder, to a speech
of welcome in behalf of the merchants
and citizens of New Orleans. 1t con-
tains some suggestions of practical
value for the development Of the mate
rial resources of the South.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02
IT is said that if the Erlanpers sue

IT is said that if the changers sue
coed in leasing the Cincinnati Southern
Railroad, they will construct line from
Meridian, to New Orleans, giving a
through line from Cincinnati to New
Orleans over the Cincinnati Southern,
the Alabama Great Southern, and their
new line, all under their own manage
ment, and 125 miles shorter than by any
other line. In Mississippi, it will in
tersect the finest timber. region in the
world.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02

EAST MISSISSIPPI boys are generally in
luck when they go to Texas with the
determination to succeed. Here is
another example:
We learn that Frank E. Adams, formerly
of Paulding, and son of the late Simeon R.
Adams, was elected county clerk of johnson
county, distancing two opponents by a
large majority. The Office is very respon-
sible and lucrative one.-Enterprise Cour-
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02

ELSEWHERE will be found brief
sketch of the life of. Mr. Samuel E.
Carey, General Ticket Agent of the
C., ST L. and n o. r. r. Company.
His remains were conveyed to Holly
SPRINGS for interment.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02

The DEER CREEK ADVANCE is the
name of a sprightly paper recently start
ed by Mr.. Charles M. Murphy at Roll
ing Fork, sharkey county. We presume
it viii be devoted mainly the interests
OF the rich and growing region in which
it is published,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02

THERE are ..irty-two thousand color
ed people in the Republican city of
Philadelphia, and in all that number
the Republicans have not found one
man whom they have thought fit torepre-
sent them in Congress, nor in the Legis-
Ia ture, nor in the city council, nor even
on the police force.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02
Col. G. p. Nelson.

AT the meeting of the Presidential
Electors, Col. C. P. Nelson, Elector at
large, was chosen Chairman. He
labored with eloquence and ability in
the canvass and the compliment was
richly deserved.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02

II another column We have printed
a strong protest against the disruption
of the National Democratic organization,
by veteran in the cause and as true a
patriot as lives. His communication is
suggestive and well worthy Of consider
alton.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02

Mr.. A c. DURDIN has parted with
his interest in the Carrollton Conserva-
tive, and become proprietor of the Lex
ington Advertiser, leaving Mr.. 7. FL.
Curry in charge of the former. We
wish both success.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02

Hon. G. B. MITCHELL, of Pontotoc,
who performed such faithful and effici-
ent service in the late canvass, was
complimented by appointment as Mes
senger of the Electoral Vote of Missis-
sippi.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02

REFERRING to the revival of the
scheme which originated in the Sen
ate year or two ago, to pension Grant
for life, contemporary says let Con-
gress build him private distillery.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02

THE gold tide still sets towards this
country. The wiseacres who predicted
that when silver was monetized il would
take the wings Of the morning and fly
away, were slightly mistaken.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02
Hon. Mathew Lyle of Scott.
AN EXTRA SESSION.

Forest Register.]
Judge M. Lyle is one of our truest, best
and most enterprising citizens. AS repre-
sentative IN our Legislature, he Is active,
discreet and sound, and far removed from
the approach and influence of the corrupt
LOBBYIST. His call upon us to-day gave us
pleasure, and his suggestion Of the Legisla-
tuIe IOgeIheF IN extra session we think well
timed we shall await the action ofthe adj
visory Board Of this topic with some anxiety.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02

The Memphis Avalanche endorses
the Yicksburg HeraId's suggestion Of
Judge Gimrall for position IN the next
Cabinet.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02

AFTER the 4th of March next, the
Democratic party-we should say the
eountry-will be a severe loser-by the
departure of such men as Messrs.
Thurman, Herman, Eaton, Mcdonald,
Randolph and Wallace from the U. S.
Senate who win all 60 out Of that body
in the reactionary tide that set against
the Democracy after the loss Of the
victory of 1876. Mr.. Tilden was not
the only man that was slaughtered. A
great cause itself has suffered almost
irreparabIe injury.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02
1870
Messrs. Marshall and Brien.

Messrs Martin Marshall, Chairman
of the Democratic Congressional Execu-
tive Committee for the 9th District, and
Judge Brien, Chairman of Warren
County Committee must have felt a
little queer when arrested on a charge
of violating the laws of the country.
They are both able lawyers. heightened
gentlemen and law-abiding men who
have been often honored with trust and
the confidence of their fellow citizens,
and have never before been even suspect
ed of bringing themselves under the
penalties of the law. In this case, their
alleged offence consisted Of expressing
their opinion as to the meaning of a
State law. According to Judge Hill of
the Federal Court, times are not so out
of joint, that citizens are guilty of an
offence in exercising this constitutional
privilege. Thank Heaven for that
much.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02

THE irrepressible editor of the Vino
ma Advance, Capt. Jones, commenting
on the press dispatch that Garfield had
celebrated his forty-ninth birthday,
says that twenty-nine days in advance
of that anniversary he Capt. Jones)
celebrated his own in fashion peculiar
to impecunious editors--that Jones
started fully as humble in life as Gar
field did, and while Jones has ''held his
own" remarkably we'll, Garfield has
gained on him considerably. But
Jones has this advantage, which puts
him even with Garfield He has a clear
conscience
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02
The Philadelphia American Re

THE Philadelphia American (Repub-
lican) says that the "reports from the
Southern States show that fourteen
seats in the House of Representatives
will be contested by Republicans who
claim that they have been counted out,
after being fairly elected, and that they
are, for the most part, in Mississippi,
Alabama, and Florida. In Alabama
the same policy was pursued by both
parties as in the State election" This
shows the INSCRIPTIONS game the Re-
publican leaders are bent upon playing.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-12-02
Corinth Herald

An extra session of the Legislature is now
talked OF but we do not learn that decfs-
ION mas been reached on the subject. A new
appointment Of representation according
to the present census returns il the most
prominent object, and there are perhaps
some kinks in the new Code that ought to
be Strengthened. Were we assured that the
session would be short, and the expense
small, we should favor it. Otherwise we
favor things remaining as they are another
year.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-25
LEWISTON AND AUBURN.
TUESDAY, Feb. a

TUESDAY, Feb. a.
Everybody has the roller skating fever.
Waite will get his just deserts at the next
term of the S. j. Court.
The hum of machinery is heard far into the
night in all sections of the city.
Only three marriage intentions recorded last
week.
George Lowe, Waterman at Bates street sta
ton, found wallet in passenger car recent
ly and returned it to the owner, DIR. Lamb of
Portland.
Barrett will be greeted with crowded
house.
Rev. Mr.. Hogbin and family have remove d
to New York.
The condition of our esteemed citizen. Prof.
Sumner, is critical.
Miss True will be obliged to find new quar-
tiers. The police are closely watching her
movements
The authorities were called today to adjust
matters between lady and her quarrelsome
husband. She related sad tale of abuse.
A caucus is called for Friday evening in Au-
burn Hall, to "All citizens who are in favor of
reform in our city government
There is boom in the brick market.
The obsequies of S. S. Bradbury occurred to-
day under Odd Fellows honors Mr. Brad
bury leaves wife and one child
The aldermen will be in session tomorro W
and the remainder of the week to correct he
voting lists.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-25
Culture Of Azaleas.

The azalea of our woods is the parent of
the many beautiful greenhouse varieties,
having been hybridixed with Azslea Indica,
and is plant requiring but little care TO
have 1t flower to the greatest perfection. One
of the difficulties is that they are apt to have
too much care, and, like many other house
hold pets, get overfed, consequently dyspep-
tic, and die. Azaleas should be grown in a
sweet loan, enriched only by well-rotteG
turf. Starting in the Spring with a young,
healthful plant, the better plan is to plant
it out in the garden, in good soil, with par
tial shade; cultivate as for any garden vege-
table. In Autumn, upon the approach of
hard frost, take up and put in a moderate
sized pot, one only large enough to hold the
soil around the ball as firmly as possible;
there should not be more than half an inch
of soil around the roots. After potting give
the plant thorough watering, and put it in
: cool, shaded place. At this period the
plants are at rest, and should not be stimu-
lated into growth in the slightest degree,
but kept in a cool room, with as much light
as possible, but not to have the sun shine
directly upon them. Unless there is danger
of more than four or five degrees of frost,
they should never have artificial heat, con-
sequently the living or drawing-room is en-
tirely unsuited to them, and will bring every
disease and enemy that plant is heir to.
A disposition to grow will be manifest toward
Spring by a swelling of the buds, when
warmer situation may be given them. Dur
ing their period of rest give only sufficient
water to keep them from drying up.-Bos-
ton Cultivator.
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-25
BOSTON & MAINE RAILROAD
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

On and after Monday, Oct.
sssss9aeessss.a 49,. 1879. Passenger Trains
eWW-91sGss7win LEAVE PORTLAND
-FOR BOSTON at S.45 a. M,
800 p. m: Returning, leave Boston at 7.3O a. m,
l23O $50 p. M. arriving at Portland at 1910.
800 500 p. m.
For Scarborough Beach, Pine Point, Old
Orchard Beach, sacO, Biddef0rd, and
kennebunk at $40 a. M, LOO, $40, 5.45
For Wells, No. berwick, Salmon Falls,
Great Falls, Rochester, Pennington,
N. H., Dover, New Market, Exeter,
Haverhill, Lawrence, AndOver, ind
Lowell at 8.45 a. NJ, LOO, $50 p. m.
For Alton Bay at 8.45 a. NJ, $50 p. m.
at 8.45 a. M; (Eia New Market Junction) at
Morning Train leaves Kennebunk for Portland at
no. arrives at Portland at S.07.
The l. 90 p. M Trains connect with Sound Line
Steamers for New York.
The $50 p. m. trains make connections with
New York all rail.
Through Tickets to all Points South and
West mt lowest rates.
Trains on Boston Il Maine road connect with all
steamers running between Portland and Bangor
Rockland, Mt. Desert, Machias, PASSPORT, Calais ST.
John and Halifax. Also connect with Grand Trunk
trains at Grand Trunk Station, and Maine Central
and Portland & Ogdensburg trains at Transfer Sta
ton.
ALI trains stop at Exeter ten minutes for refresh
ments. First class Dining Rooms at Portland,
Transfer Station, Exeter, Lawrence and Boston.
THROUGH TICKETS to all points West and
South may be had of M. l.. Williams, Ticket
Ticket Office, 40 Exchange st.
JAS. T. FURBER, Gen. Supt.
s. d. STEVENS, Gen. Agent, Portland.
oc11 diff
The Portland daily press., 1880-02-25
BRUINS WICK.
BRUNSWICK. /

BRUNSWICK, Feb. "a.
Longfellow's birthday is to be celebrated at
the Orthodox chapel Friday evening by an en-
tertainment consisting Of readings, singing
and tableaux.
"Who Speaks First is to be given at the
Franklin School, Topsham, for the benefit of
the Congregationalist parish in that place.
Mr.. F. III. Wilson has connected himself
with Baltimore firm as travelling agent. Dur
ing his absence his business will be carried on by
his efficient and able clerk, Mr.. Daniel Fessen-
den.
Mr.. Octavus Merrill was buried from the
Free-will Baptist church Sunday, with Mason
ic honors.
Mr.. A: O. Reed commences soon to take the
Senior class pictures.