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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21
Register Register.

A wide-awake friend in East Missis-
sippi writes that economically consider
ed the new election law is admirable,
but that he apprehends there will be
great remissness on the part of voters t.
register, and a loss Of Democratic
strength unless they are reminded Of
their duty under its provisions. We
cannot too strongly endorse the views Of
our correspondent The voters owe it
to themselves and their country, to hold
themselves in readiness for the exercise
Of the highest prerogatiye Of free
men. The ballot i the surest means
for declaring their wishes upon public
measures, and their judgment upon
public agents, and every patriot should
be prepared to exercise his right of suf-
frage, intelligently, freely, and courage
ously in the election. Mississippi is
pledged to give Hancock and English
from fifty to seventy-five thousand ma
iority. She is pledged to send an I'M
broken Democratic delegation to Con
gress, and thus to DO her part in secur-
ing cooperation between the Legislative
Department and the incoming Demo
cratic Executive, and the pledge should
be faithfully kept
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21
The Proposed Fair at Vicksburg.

At the recent meeting Of the Missis-
sippi Valley Cotton Planters Assoeia-
tion Mt Nicksburg, il was resolved to in
wife the cooperation of the Chambers
Of Commerce and Cotton Exchanges of
New Orleans, Memphis, Little Rock
and Montgomery, in the arrangement
of a series Of fairs to be held in those
pIaces during the coming autumn and
next spring, for the purpose of exhibit
ING and comparing the various patterns
of AGRICULTURAL and manufacturing ma
cbinerv in use on The cotton plantations
of the South. 1t Is understood that the
fair viii be held in Nicksburg some time
during the fall. The scheme is a good
one and we hope that the planters.
manufacturers and merchants, and
business men Of the State, viii take
hold of it in earnest and make it a sue
cess. What the South wants Is diversi-
fed agricultural pursuits, improved i'm
elements, a spirit of manufacturing,
and the determination of her people to
lift themselves out Of the old ruts in
which they have been going at slow
pace, while other portions of the coun-
try have been travelling with railroad
and lightning speed.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21
Sixth District.

Gen. J. r.. Chalmers, under whose
lead the Sixth District, in which in the
arrangement Of Districts the Republi-
cans had been given all the chances for
success, was redeemed, has been re
nominated by acclamation as a tribute
to the zeal, ability and fidelity with
which he has represented the interests
of his constituents. At Natchez, he
received an ovation, such as any man
might feel proud Of; and at Vicksburg,
on the 10th, his nomination was &C
claimed with an enthusiasm which told
how strong his hold is in the confidence
of the people. We predict his election,
but the Democrats and Conservative
must not rely upon his strength, and
their confidence in his merits They
must work.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21
Our Electoral Ticket.

1t viii be seen that alternates in two
Of the districts have taken the places OF
the principals, who have declined. Hon.
G. d. Stands has been compelled by
other engagements to decline the place
rendered him in the first district He
is succeeded by Hon. Thomas spight,
of Tippah, a tried and true Democrat,
and an able and efficient canvasser. On
account Of absence made necessary by
ill-health, Capt. J. NJ. Ellis has with
drawn in the third district, and is sue
ceeded by Judge William Price, of Win
ston, one Of the best organizers in the
State, and most eloquent champion
Of the Democracy. The banner Of our
glorious party could not have been en-
trusted to hands that would bear it more
CALAMITY.
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The Grand Rally at vicksburg.

The Heroic City and Warren County
literally outdid themselves in the mag
nifcence of the demonstration for the
Cincinnati ticket, and the nomination
Of Gen Chalmers, on the 10th. 1t
meant that they have resolved to carry
the elections on a free ballot and fair
count in November The direction of
the canvass has been committed to Hon.
\. w. Brien, who has entered upon his
work with a determination to succeed.
Referring to the ratification demonstra-
ton, the Commercial, giving honor to
whom honor is due, says;
We congratulate the Hon. A. w. Brien,
the interchangeable chairman of the Executive
Committee of Warren county, upon the
complete success of the ratification demon
stration Calmly and quietly the NEsTOR
of Democracy mapped out his plans, issued
his orders, and awaited results. Ably Sc
conded by his lieutenants, "the boys" his
programme was carried out without a wot-
bic, and the result was a brilliant success,
and blaze of enthusiasm which will not
die out until "the melancholy days of No
yember" shall have come and gone.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21
The First District.

For nearly three hundred ballottings
the vote in the Convention stood
Meek 10, Tucker Il, Allen 10. The
deadlock was finally broken by the with
drawal of Meek and Allen, and the re
nomination Of Hon H. L. Muldrow,
the present tried and able incumbent
who had declined the canvass in
modest Difference to the opinion Of some
of his constituents that he was in some
way committed not to make the race.
The friends of Gen. Tucker stood to
him to the last, and never did friends
rally around the banner of truer or a
better man.
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THE YELLOW FEVER.
Stringent Measures Adopted by the Health
Authorities to Prevent tho intro
ducti0n Of the Disease.
OFFICE OF NIss's~IrFf STATE Board HEAtrH..
Jackson, Miss, July d., 1850.

Jackson, Miss, July lG, 1880. j
WHEREAS. The bark Excelsior, from Rio
dc Taneiro, laden with coffee, having arrived
at New Orleans, infected with yellow fever
and.
WHEREAS. Her cargo is now stored in a
warehouse i'm the latter city, and it Is said
Il number of persons who were engaged on
and about said bark in unloading, drawing
and storing her cargo, are now in said city,
it is therefore hereby
ORDERED, l-T That on and after this
date and until further orders, no car or
train of cars. departing from the city of New
Orleans shall be allowed to enter this State,
and no steamboat or other water-crafJ from
said city shall be allowed 10 land at any point
in this State, unless they have undergone
an inspection by an officer of the National
Board of Health, a is provided in the rules
OF said Board, and are provided with a GER
tificate Of such Inspection
ID That no part of the cargo Of the bark
Excelsior, and no freight from the ware
house IN which said cargo Is stored, shall be
allowed to be brought to any point in this
State.
50. That NO person from New Orleans
shall be allowed TO come to any point in
this state unless they hold certificate from
an officer oil the National Board Of Health
that they have not bee, exposed to infection.
irH That the Chief Health Officers of the
counties, and the municipal Boards OF
Health. are charged with the enforcement
of this order and any violation thereof Will
be punished as Is provided by law.
WRIT JOHNSON, NJ ID.
ROBERT KELIs, NJ. d.
Executive Committee.
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WARD x MCCRACKES EFT. Al
IS. No. 3IBI.
A j. SCoTr
Manning X watson, contra
TO be reported. ]

A. j. SCoTr.
Error to the Circuit Court of Tate county
Hon. Samuel Howell, Judge.
Scott Instituted suit against plaintiffs in en-
ror before Justice of the peace for S694t
damages for the conversion Of bale Of cotton
Judgment was entered for the full amount.
On appeal to the circuit court, plaintiff recov-
cred Judgment for SSH, besides $3.50 dam
ages, and costs of suit.
Section 1891 Code 1871, provides that Sin all
such cases, where the amount in controversy
exceeds the sum Of fry dollars, either. PARTY
shall be entitled to an appeal or writ of error
to the Supreme court
Defendant moved to dismiss the writ Of error
for want Of jurisdiction.
The opinion is given in full.
Campbell, J.
The amount in controversy in this case does
not exceed fifty dollars. The Judgment of the
circuit court, which IS sought TO be reversed,
( Is for less than that sum. The error complains
ed of is, not that sum greater than titty dol
lars was claimed in the suit, but that The iIdg-
ment rendered is erroneous. The matter com
planned OF IS the subject of controversy, and
that is the adgment, and lis amount IS less
than fifty dollars. The judgment could have
been paid and exringuished by an amount less
than fifty dollars. When that is the case. no
appeal lies from the judgment Of circuit
court in a case appealed from the judgment Of
Justice of the peace. Code. 1884
Costs are not to be estimated because they
are not of the amount in controversy, but are
only an incident Of the controversy.
Dismissed.
Opinion fled June -, 1850.
Stands & Johnson, for plaintiffs in error
Nugent & Neville, contra
TO be reportedl
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21
The Third District.

Hon. H. d. Money, who as a mark of
his capacity and worth, has been assign
ed TO the Craftsmanship of one of the
most important committees in the House
Of Representatives, is again before his
people of the Third District as the Dem
ocratic nominee, without having had a
competitor for the nomination. rare
tribute, but no less deserved than rare.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21

Mr.. EDGAR S. WILSON introduces
himself to the readers of the WallthaIl
Pioneer in an appropriate address in
which he says that he will make his pa
per useful and entertaining in the fam
lily circle, and a faithful exponent of
Democratic principles. Nobody who
knows his ability, viii doubt that his
promise will be redeemed to the letter
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21
The A. g. M. College.

The address of the Trustees and Of
the President of this Institution, con-
tanning information of much interest to
the public, will be found on our first
page. 1t will be seen that the College
will be opened for the reception of stu
dents on the first Wednesday of October.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21

GEN. w. T. MARTIN the Mississippi
member of the National Democratic Elk
ecutive Committee, was among the
speakers at the New York Manhattan
Club reception the other evening. His
pledged of a good sound majority for
Hancock and English by Mississippi,
will be redeemed to the figure.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21
Gen. Garfield's Letter.

General Garfeld's letter accepting the
Republican nomination for President, is
published in another column. In the
smoothest and most persuasive language
he declares himself in favor of the
centralizing policy of the federal govern
ment, and of the proscriptive measures
Of the party of which he has been for
nearly twenty years conspicuous adj
vocate in Congress.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21
Cotton Crop Report.

The July synopsis Of the cotton crop
report presents a very favorable aver
age condition Of the crop in nearly
every section Of the South. In certain
portions there has been some damage
from drought, caterpillar and rust, but
not sutHcientto reduce the generalaver-
age below the crop Of last year. The
present condition Of the crop is reported
fully equal to that reported at this time
last year.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21

THE entire county of Rankin is in
grief over the death of that eminen t
physician, and noble-hearted and below
ed citizen and patriot, DR.. Hugh G.
McLaurin, who has gone to his grave
full of honors and of years. His loss is
irreparable.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21

THE Crystal Springs Monitor has
been revived by DIR. Hunter, one ofthe
best writers and journalists in the State.
The Monitor devotes especial attention
to the local interests of the community
in which it is published, and has be-
come necessity. May it live long and
DrOSDer
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21
Capt. Fred Beall.

We congratulate the Democracy of
Clay upon securing the services of Capt.
Fred. BealI as Chairman of the County
Executive Committee. Able, eloquent,
popular, a worker for the cause for the
love of the cause, he is above all others
the man for the place
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21
Gen. Hancock's II omination-The
Canvass.

\ sensible correspondent Of the New
York sun observes that the nomination
Of Gen Hancock Is entitled TO the dis
tinction, by no means common in party
conventions, Of having been made with
out the faint Of any bargain, coalition,
or pledges whatever. That fact renders
it strong. inside and outside the Demo-
cratic organization, independent Of many
convincing reasons favorable to the can
didate, because no faction or combination
can truthfully assume the credit Of hav-
ing done what was brought about by a
fortuitous condition Of circumstances.
The same writer truthfully says that no
delegation and no management deter
mined the nominations The Southern
delegates asked for a candidate whose
name and services would silence the sec
tionaI question and put the election on
broad constitutional grounds. Theysaw
the chance in Hancock, and joined in the
spontaneous sentiment which swept over
the Convention the next morning, as
eagerly as his old soldiers Of the Union
did. Now let scheming politicians de-
sist from setting their wires for trapping
the prospective Administration, and to
advertise themselves as the next friends
Of the expected President. \ very inn
portant election is vet to be held, which
will require the efforts Of every patrio+
to put beyond doubt OF course Gen.
Hancock cannot be held responsible in
any way for the gable of scurvy tricks
tiers, but the overwhelming public
sentiment which nominated him can
set down upon them.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21

THE National Board of Health is in
receipt of reports from Havana, Cuba,
as follows: During the week ending
July 1st, there were thirty-fve deaths
from yellow fever, of which twelve were
among the citizens, and twenty-three in
the military hospitals.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21
The Fifth District.

Hon. c. Z. Hooker, the eloquent and
distinguished member from this District,
has again been nominated in a contest
with several able and deservedly popu-
lar aspirants. He has attained dis
tinction which few members have
reached, and commands an influence in
Congress, which is welded successfully
in the interest Of his constituency We
do not know that he will have opposi-
ton; but let it come in whatever shape
it may, it will be met and conquered.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21

YAzoo is getting herself in readiness
for the head Of the column as the Ban
ner County in the approaching contest.
At Yazoo City. Hancock and English
Club has been formed and large num-
Der of members enrolled. Voters who
were not in accord at the last election.
have reunited under the banner of
Hancock and English, and the prospect
is favorable for booming majority in
November The following are the Off
GERS of the Club:
On motion. Col. }. l.. McCullum was elected
President; Mr.. F. Barksdale, Viee-President
Mr. Alex. Smith, Treasurer, and W. A. Henry,
Secretary. On motion. the Club was christen-
ed the Hancock and English Club of Yazoo
Civ"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21

THE Fruit Growers Association of the
Gulf States will hold its annual meeting
in New Orleans to-day, July u. On
account of the partial failure of the
fruit crop, there will be no regular exhi-
bition this year.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21

MEssRs. Fox and Roane, of the Wal
thall Pioneer, have formally introduced
Mr.. E. S. Wilson as the future editor of
the paper. He is a good journalist and
a staunch Democrat.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21

Hon. w A. PERCY of this State was
a member of the Committee to inform
Gen. Hancock of his nomination and.
with others ofthe Committee, performed
that duty. on the 18th inst.
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LIQUORS NOT TO BE TAKEN TO CERTAIN
PLACES. ETC.

Z Ills. No spirituous or fermented LIQUORS
shall, on any pretence whatsoever, be sold
within any county prison, or the penitentiarv.
nor shall any kind of spirituous or fermented
Liquors be brought into any county prison, for
the use of any convict confined therein. with
out written permit, signed by the physician
to such prison, specifying the quantity and
quality Of the liquor which may be furnished
to any prisoner the name of the prisoner for
whom, and the time when the same NAV be
furnished, and that the same is necessary as a
medicine, which permit shall be delivered to
and kept by the keeper of the prison No such
permit shall be granted, unless il shall salts
iactorlly appear to such physicia6 that the
liquor allowed to be furnished IS necessary
for the health of the prisoner for whose use it
IS permitted, which shall be stated in such
permit Any person who shall sell in. or brin q
70, any OF the said prisons, any spirituous or
fermented liquors contrary to the foregoing
provisions, and every keeper or other officer
employed IN or about any such prison or peni-
tertiary, who shall suffer any spirituous or
other liquor to be sold and used therein. CON
trary to the foregoing provisions shall be
deemed guilty of misdemea nor and on con-
victlon thereof, shall be subject to impris on
ment, not exceeding one year, in a county jail,
or to hne not exceeding three hundred dol
lars, or both at the discretion of the court, and
every sheriff or other officer, so convicted shall
forfeit his office
PENALTY FOR SALE OF ADULTERATED
LIQUORS.
1l19. If any person shall sell any vinous or
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21
Woods Singleton.

Capt. Thos. II. Woods card with
drawing from the Congressional canvass
in the 4th District, is Enthusiastically
frank and to the point. He writes as
he talks, and as his comrades all say he
fought, openly and with his breast barred
to the foe. Whoever encounters him,
will encounter a. knightly gentleman
As ever drew blade His withdrawal
leaves the field TO Hon. O. r. Single ton,
the ever faithful and true representa-
tive Of confding constituency. He has
never vet been found wanting. He will
be re-nominated by acclamation at For
est on the 18th Of August.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21

The latest Hancock man says that
the initials of Hancock's name stand for
s.Will Succeed Hayes" He has hit the
nail square on the head
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
Reported for The Clarion By I. Brane. Attor-
ney-at-Law, Jackson Miss.
APRIL TERM, 1850.
R. J. MCCALL, GDN.,
=. No 3226.
j " HINES


Error 10 Circuit Court Of Marshall county,
Hon Jno ". c Watson. Judge
+ This was action Of assumpsit instituted
by Hines in the Circuit Court against Mccall
as guardian Of one F. B. Potts, lunatic, on
account for S145 - The bill Of particulars
showed this amount but the declaration
claimed $500 on an account stated.
The lunatic was not made party 10 the suit
until more ;hau three years after the account
became due
L was attempted to be shown that the ac-
count, which was an open account at It's ineep-
tion was by paral acknowledged 10 be due
and correct. and was therefore not barred un-
I'll six years
Defendant below objected that the Circuit
Court had no jurisdiction. as the .bilI~of par
ticulars ana proof showed that the principal
OF the amount claimed was only $40 - The
jury found this sum for plaintiff, together with
SIS p interest, making Sl95 90, for which
Judgment was entered. Del ndants prose-
cuted this writ of error.
The opinion l. given in full.
CAMPBELL. J -
Tae motion to dismiss The case for want of
J1rIstlct was properly refused rem rs.
Harrington, u Miss. 735
The action was not commenced as to Potts
until he was made party 10y amendment.
I Until then he was "a stranger 20 the action and
would not have been affected by judgment in
it. In suits against lluatics both the luHatic
and his guardian must be served with process
Cote 1871 1uJ.
Before he was made a defendant the account
was barred by the statute OF limitations of
three years. which upon the facts disclosed in
evidence applied 10 IT. Fjoy3 rs. PsEree. Oct.
Term 1873.
The verdict should have been for the defen-
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21

Ina publication dated New Orleans
July 18th 1880, Dr. White, Sanitary
Director, says:
No yellow fever exists in New Orleans, nor
has there been even the rumor of case this
summer. The case on the bark Excelsior was
imported one. Every sanitary precaution
was promptly taken.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21
A Good Move.

Mr. Charles Nathan, agent Of the
louisiana Immigration Bureau, has left
that State for Spain to select some $50
or POO laboring families in the northern
part ofthat country and bring them to
this State for employment by certain SUI
gar and cotton planters. They are ex-
pected to arrive by the end of Septem-
Der or first days of October. Mr.. Ma
than has been urging the project ever
since 1871, when he went to Europe and
brought out 100 laboring families, who
gave satisfaction to the planters.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21

HoN. A. J. BAKER, is continued as
Chairman of the Lafayette county EN-
ecu.iv Committee, and thus is guaran-
teed a vigorous and successful canvass.
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TIE Democratic Camnairn Cnn

The Democratic Campaign Commit
tee have already mapped out an aggres-
sive line ofaction and propose to flood
Indiana with documents and speakers.
The importance of carrying Indiana, in
view of the effect of the October election
on the Presidential contest, is fully re-
allied
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Free Ships.

The questions ha, been asked As to
the scope and intent of the clause in
the Democratic Platform, declaring for
Free Ships and a living chance for
American commerce ON the high seas. .
We will tell you. Under Republican
rule, in order to create a ship building
monopoly, American citizens who pur-
chase vessels built outside Of the
United States are not entitled TO regis
ter them a. American vessels and to re-
ceive for them the protection Of the
United States flag. The meaning OF
the platform Is that this unjust .discrim-
ination between American citizens who
own vessels, whether built on our own,
or ON foreign soil, shall be done away
with that the right to purchase foreign
built vessels shall be secured to Amer
lean citizens and that those so obtained
shall be registered in the same way and
have protection precisely in the same
manner that they would if built in this
country. The clause Is consistent with
the equal rights and no special priv
iiege doctrine, Of the Democratic party
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-21
Pass it Along the Line.

A free ballot-a fair election-an
honest count-and no more Electoral
Commissions.