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a Promising Young Mississippian.
v mona Advance

Hinona Advance
" notice in the telegraph dispatches - the
New Orleans Times. that our young friend Ar
thur K. Howe, son of Mrs Judge r. W Viii
hanson, Of Ninona, graduated q, the United
States Naval Academy al Annapolis, Md, on
June 18th, with great crsdi, to himself He
y las the third graduate on the whole list from
tie South He Is the son Of Lieutenant Howe
q Company B. 42j Mississippi Regiment,
from DeSot5 county, who was killed on the
nrst day Of the battle Of Gettysburg while
CALAMITY leading his company against the
breas tworks of the enemy and Indeed, Arthur
Is truly worthy son OF a noble sire.
This young cadet, who has completed
his academic career, with such bright
promise of usefulness to himself and his
country, is the nephew on his maternal
side, Of the late Col. James \. Banks
dale. Of the Fifth Mississippi Cavalry,
who fell leading his men in gallant
charge al Harrisburg. and a cousin of
Gen. William Barksdale, who fell at
Gettysburg
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The CINCINNATI Platform.

The platform adopted at Cincinnati
was the one thing next to a sound head
for the ticket, needed by the country.
1t is clear ringing exposition OF Dem
ocratic principle and policy. Nobody
can fail to understand its meaning; nor
can any patriot fail to approve It, The
New York Herald which is always out
spoken and frank, above partisan
preiudices and conceals nothing, de-
clares that it Is far superior to the plat
form adopted by the Republicans at
Chicago. Contrasting the two, it says:
The Cincinnati platform seems the more
sincere and straightforward of the two. It
may contain some superfuous declarations,
but none so far as we can discover, which
are not honest. It denounces Capitalization,
but nobody doubts that this Is the real and
settled view Of the Democratic party. 1t
declares against sumptuary laws, and the
Democratic party has always consistently
opposed them. Separation of Church and
state for the good of each" is a doctrine
which has been held by the Democratic par
ty since the days Of Jefferson, its founder.
The subordination Of the military to the
civil power" is a principle which has
always been maintained by the Democracy.
In this enumeration we are not considering
the justice but only the sincerity of the
Democratic declarations. Who can doubt
that they are sincere in asserting that the
right to a free ballot is a right preserva-
tive Of all rights" and denouncing the pres
snce of troops and federal marshals at the
polls to overawe the voters? 1t j. for the
to decide whether this view is cor
rect, but nobody can dispute that the Dem
Jcratic platform Is sincere in this declara-
ton. A. little can its good faith be called
in question in denouncing the means by
which Mr. Tilden was counted out after the
election Of 1876. Without going into detail
we may safely assert that the Cincinnati
platform says nothing which it does not
mean, and although some parts Of it may
Re crudely expressed, it holds out no false
lights TO lure the unwary. Can as much be
said for the sincerity Of the Chicago plat
form
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-07

The Cincinnati Commercial, though

The Cincinnati Commercial, though
Republican paper, nails to the counter
as base coin, the SANDER that Gen. Han
cock Is censurable for obeying the order
of his commander-in-chief, the Presi-
dent of the United States, in the case
of Mrs. Surratt. Speaking of the exc
cution of Harold, Atzeroth, Payne and
Mrs. Surratt, on the 9TH day of July,
1865, the Commercial says: His
(Hancock's) duty was to obey, and he
was no more responsible for the guilt on
innocence of the persons condemned, or
for the finding of the court before which
they had been tried, than the sheriff
who hangs man in accordance with the
order of any civil process.
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Hancock in Kinds County.

Kinds County Gazette.
Every primary meeting held in Kinds,
preparatory to the county convention, that
instructed or expressed preference on the
Presidential question, was for Hancock, and
the county convention almost unanimously
expressed d like feeling. 1t Is safe to say
then, that Kinds county got its fayorite and
its choice, when Gen Hancock was nomi-
mated at Cincinnati. Such being the case,
it is peculiarly incumbent upon Us to go to
work in real good earnest and see that he
is properly supported before the people.
He will be elected and he will take his seat,
on the 4th of March, 1881, but the people
Of Kinds must give him a rousing majority
5000 at least. We believe it will be
done
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Col. A. G. HORN, the veteran cam
paigner of the Meridian Mercury, says
that he does not remember within the
more than forty years that he has been
giving attention to such things, presi-
Dental nomination that met with so
spontaneous an outburst of popular IA
vor and applause as has the nomination
of Gen. Hancock. The Mercury's i'm
mediate representative at Cincinnati,
Capt. Bob. Henderson, never wearied
in helping to make the nomination.
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Senator Bayard,

IT is not surprising that a man of Sen
ator Bayard's craftsmanship and firm
patriotism, was warmly supported fol-
the Presidency. Since the nomination
of Gen. Hancock, he has delivered a
powerful speech endorsing it, and pre-
senting the reasons why it was the best
that could have been made. They are
practically the same that were urged by
THE CLARION before the meeting of the
nominating Convention.
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Gen. Garfeld's Credit Mobilier Rec
ord.
Fran has Ot0a SU0rn Testimony before the
Poland Coaamittee, Jan. IA, 1879.

From has O,on Suorn Testimony before tn,
Poland Committee, Jan. II, 1879.
Iusrer osg,.sd, rsostrsd, or agreed to receip.
any stock Of the Credit Jfobiiier or Of the onion
Pacific Railroad, nor any diridends or prcftl
arising fran either Of them.
From Jadgs Polqnd's Report, Feb Is, 1873
Gayield's Testimony PeJttred.
The facts in regard to Mr. Garfield, as
found by the committee, are that he agreed
with Mr. Ames to take ten shares of Credit
Mobilier stock, but did not pay for the same.
Mr.. Ames received the eighty per cent divi-
dend in bonds and sold them for ninety-sev-
en- per cent. and also received the sixty per
cent cash dividend, which, together with
the price of the stock and interest, left a
balance of 1929. This sum was paid over TO
Mr.. Garfield by check on the Sergeant-at-
arms, and Mr.. Garfield then understood this
s,,D, ,eas the balance Of dtrideads after paying
/ jar the stock.
From tie Ne,e York Times, (Rep.) Feb. 10,
1873.
/ Aessrs. Kelley and Garfield present
most distressing figure. Their participation
in the Credit Mobilier affair is complicated
by the most unfortunate contradictions of
testimony.
From the Nele York Times Fe5 20, 1873.
The character of the Credit Mobilier was
I no secret The source of its profits was very
well known at the time Congressman bought
it. Though Cakes Ames may have succeed
ed in concealing his own motive, which was
TO bride Congressman, their acceptance of
the stock was not on that account innocent.
The di7honor of the act, as a participation
in an obvious fraud, still remains.
Some of them have INDUCED in testimony
with reference to the matter which has been
contradicted. The committee distinctly re-
ieets tie testimony Of sererai IF the menbers
zHis ca. only Be done on the ground that it is
untrue, But untrue testimony gieen aa.der
oath is morality il not legally, perjury.
1t is the clear duty Of Congress to visit
with punishment all who took Credit No
bilier stock from Cakes Ames.
From the Netg York Tribune, (Rep.) Fe5. 10,
1873.
James A Garfield of Ohio had ten shares
never paid a dollar; received 1929, which,
after the investigation began, he was anx-
ious to have considered as loan from Mr..
Oakes Ames to himself
Well, the wickedness of all of it is that
these men betrayed the trust of the people,
deceived their constituents, and by evasions
and falsehoods confessed the transaction to
be disgraceful.
From tie NeJo York Tribune, FEB. %, 1873.
Mr.. Ames establishes very clearly the
Dhe Is to be crpel5ed for bribery, the men aeAo
zrere briJei sh0ald 90 lcith him.
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Thes Proposed Electoral Steal.

1t is reported that the Republicans
think seriously Of converting the Legis-
lature of New York to alter the method
of choosing electors. They propose to
throw the choice of electors over to the
Congressional Districts. By this means
they hope to capture at least seventeen
votes. The scheme is on par with
many acts of the Republican party.
We would have more serious apprehen-
sions that it would be accomplished, if
Chandler was living, and the great
leaders were not sulking in their tents.
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which the expression CT an opinion ma
necessary. De
Reversed and new trial vrss.,,
Opinion by GEORGE, C.. J.
Campbell, J Il dissent from tho c.5,r....
of the majority for the reasons .tate5 --'.3l
opinion in the case referred 10 In tbs " nay
ing opinion. ','ss..
J. c. Prewett, for plaintiffs in error
Hudson Hudson, contra
To be reported
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DIR. John Y. hurry.


Our towusman Dr. J. I. hurry. delegate
from this District TO the Democratic National
Convention At Cincinnati returned 20 the city
on Monday last. The enthusiasm Of the Con-
veniion, on the nomination of Gen Hancock,
We learn from DR.. hurry, knew no hounds.
1t appears To be conceded on all sides that his
nomination is the strongest that could have
been made. and we reg RI his election next
o a certainty by an Overwhelming ma ority If
the proper efforts are put fosth.-Rtpley Adj
vertiser.
After the Convention, DIR. hurry
swung around the circle in Indiana, and
other Western States, and has an
nounced this conclusion in the Adyer-
tiser
I now predict Hancock and English's ma
jority of the popular vote win be from three
quarters 10 one million and that they are
sure 10 get 30 electoral votes. with equal
chances for "a more.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-07
Straws.

Straws show the way the wind is blow
ing. The New York Herald says
There has been considerable betting on
the result of the ensuing Presidential
election among the brokers and habitues
Of Wall street and the Stock Exchange.
1t is significant that the favorite IS Han
cock, and in the majority Of the wagers
reported odds are given on the success
Of the Democratic nominee" With the
Democratic leaders and people full of
hope and confidence all along the line,
and disappointment and vexation among
the Republican masser, with their great
leaders, Cameron, Conkling, Logan and
the like sulking in their tents, it is plain
that the chances of victory are on the
Democratic side.
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A Grave Error.

The failure of Congress to provide for
counting the electoral vote was grave
error. The Democracy must now con-
duet the Presidential canvass so that
such an overwhelming majority of the
popular and electoral vote will be Sc
cured for their candidates as will render
impossible any attempt to reverse the
result, either by a fraudulent Yice-Presi-
dent assuming arbitrary powers, or in
any other manner.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-07
Gen. Featherston.

We are gratifed to note that the cor
respondents who are undertaking to ex-
was accomplished at Cincinnati, have
not omitted to mention the effective,
though unobtrusive work of a distin-
guished delegate from Mississippi, Gen.
w. S. Featherston. No history of that
grand event in Aemrican political histo-
nv, is complete which does not assign to
him an important part in the programme.
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HANCoCKs LOUISIANA ORDER.
What Judge Black Thought and
What he PTophesied.
WAsmNGroS, November 80, 1867.


Ny DEAR GENERAL: This moment
read your admirable order. | am much
engaged, but ] cannot resist the temptation
to steal time enough from my clients to tell
you how grateful you have made me by
your patriotic and noble behavior. Yours
is the first, most distinct and most emphat-
ic recognition which the principles of
American liberty has received at the hands
of any high officer in a Southern command.
1t has the very ring of the Revolutionary
metal. Hdshjngt1n neser said thiag IN
better taste o., better time 1t will prove to
ali men that ''Peace hath her victories not
less removed than those of war" Icongrat-
ulate you not because It 1cU make y0u the
most popular man IN 1nerica (for dare say
you care nothing about that, but because
it will give you through all time the solid
reputation of true patriot and Il sincere
lover of your country, its laws and its
Government This added to your brilliant
achievements as a soldier, will leave you
without a rival in the affections of all whose
good will is worth having, and give you a
place in history which your children viii
be proud Of
This acknowledgment from me does not
amount to much, but l am expressing only
the feelings of millions, and expressing
them feebly at that.
With profound respect, l am yours, etc,
J. s. BLACK.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-07

liz great affairs great men discard
small things. This has been signally
done by the Democratic leaders, who
were urged for the Presidential nomi-
nation, Tilden, Thurman and Hendricks,
have all put under their feet whatever
Disappointment they may have felt, and
ere foremost in appiaudiag the nomi-
nation Of Hancock.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-07

The political complexion of the Sen
ate to come in with Hancock next March
will depend on the Legislatures to be
chosen in California, Connecticut, Indi-
ana, New York, New Jersey, and Penn
sylvania. Messrs. Eaton, Herman, Nc
Donald, Randolph, and Wallace are the
Democratic Senators from those States
now, and California is represented by
Booth, Republican.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-07

WHILE several hundred thousand
dollars would not more than cover the
expenses of some Of the Presidential as
pirants, before the Cincinnati Conven-
ton, it is a singular fact that the entire
expenses of the campaign made for Gen.
Hancock by his friends, did not amount
to one thousand dollars. Not being
bloated bondholders, nor agents for
them, nor tools of the privileged classes,
they did not have the money to begin
with, and if they had, they would not
have appropriated it for such a purpose.
After his nomination, it is said, the
syndicates opened their purses and
proposed liberal contributions for cam
paign purposes but it Is understood
that ii is not to be a canvass with money.
Tidal waves on which popular victories
are won are not started with money.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-07

N mans self-denial, has been greater
than that of Horatio Seymour. His
nomination to the Presidency, was abso-
lutely assured if he had not positively
and repeatedly declared that he would
not attempt to serve if elected.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-07

"A REPUBLICAN contemporary asks
what Gen. Hancock thinks about the
principles of finance, about the tariff,
civil-service reform, or free ships? ?" 1t
ought to know that he stands squarely
upon the platform adopted by the Con-
vention. He has made no record in
consistent with it. For further infor-
nation, wait for his letter of accep-
lance
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-07

WILL THE CLARION please tells US
whether the Democratic party intends
converting "the public faith" or gold
silver or paper into coin on demand ?"
Which is it ?-Batesville Blade.
Our contemporary has been reading
the Democratic platform with inverted
glasses, or has read the misprint which
we note is kept standing in some of our
exchanges, notably the Vioksburg Com
mercial. The platform as adopted,
reads:
Honest money, consisting of gold and
silver, and of paper convertible into coin on
demand. The strict maintenance of the
public faith, State and National and a tariff
for revenue only"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-07
The Greenback Party.

The Greenback party is not sleeping,
though it is not growing apace. Our
distinguished fellow-citizen, Hon. y. NJ.
West, who came near being It's candi-
didate for the Vice-President, made a
very elaborate and Enthusiastically
able defence of its principles and policy
before a large meeting at Memphis re
Gently, which was also addressed by Mr.
Edwards, the Greenback candidate for
Governor Of Tennessee. Gen. Weav-
er has accepted its nomination for Pres
ident It is apity that the Greenbackers
can not see that the Democratic party
offers the surest means of correcting the
evils Of Republican legislation.
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COMPENSATION of Census Takers.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
CENSUS OFFICE,
WAsHINGTON, ID. c.

lEPAkIMENl OF THE IN IEklpR,
CENSUS OFFICE,
WAsHINGToN, ID. c. J
VIM Handy Esq. Supervisor OF Census q
District of Mississippi
SIR: The following rates of compensation
will be paid to Enumerators in the several
counties in your District
Counties of Jackson, Harrison, Hancock,
Green. Perry, Marion, Jones and Wayne,
! cents per name, and Is cents per farm.
Counties of Lawrence, Coyington, Simp-
son, Smith, Jasper and Clark, 8 cents per
name and - cents per farm.
Counties of Rankin, Scott, Newton,
LluderdaIe, Neshoba, Leake and Winston,
p cents per name and 12l cents per farm.
Counties of Madison, Holmes. Attala,
Noxu6ee and Kemper, p cents per name,
and I2l cents per farm.
The cities of Bay st. Louis, Canton and
Meridian, cents per name.
Each death reported, 5 cents.
Each establishment on general schedule,
l . cents.
Each establishment on special schedule,
- cents.
Very respectfully,
f. A. WALKER,
Supt. of Census.
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NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
FOR PRESIDENT
GEN. w. S. HANCOCK,
OF PENNSYLVANIA
FOR VICE PRESIDENT
HON. VIM. H. ENGLISH,
OF INDIANA.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS

FoR STATE AT LARGE.-F. g. Barry, c. P
Nelson. AIternates-W- NJ Inge, j. /. Nc
For the Districts-lst-C. b. Mitchell. Al
teruate-W :. Bates.
DC b. Stands. Alternate-Thos Spight.
I'll N Ellis Alternately m Price
4th--Wm II Luse AIternate--Joel r. Wal-
ker.
5-h-Robert n Miller. Alternate--Geo. F.
Webb
G.h-Jamcs F. Stokes. Alternate--Josepb
HirsA.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-07

WE have seen a statement that Gen
Stephen d. Lee, President of the Mis-
sissippi \. and NJ. College, who is now
travelling in the Western States, visit
ing their agricultural colleges, getting
points of information preparatory,
while in Michigan selected two promi-
nent young men of the university at
Ann Harbor for professors ofthe college.
We have 10 idea that the state
ment is true The Trustees of the Col
lege, andnot the President, are required
to select the professors {; and it is not
probable that they would overlook the
large number Of capable instructors in
our State, for the purpose Of giving
the chairs that are yet to be filed, to
Northern teachers No such course
could be taken without being emphatic
ally disapproved by the people of the
State.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-07

CAPT. r. w. BANKS has been re-eIec-
ted Chairman of the Lowndes county
Democratic Executive Committee for
the pending canvass, which means that
it is to be a Twelve one,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-07
Grand Demonstration at Natchez.

The congressional nominating conven-
ton of the sixth district, will meet at
Natehez on the 18th of July. The re-
nomination of Gen. Chalmers by accla-
nation will be accompanied by grand
ratification of the Cincinnati nominees
which will be celebrated by numerous
Democratic orators.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-07

Col. F. A. TYLER, the able editor of
the Holly Springs South, has been so
fortunate as to have been married on
the 18th ult., to Mrs. B. M. Goodloe,
the daughter of the late Hon. Roger
Barton,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-07

WORDS of gold to be framed in pic
lures of silver are those enunciated by
Gen. Hancock when he said Power
may destroy the forms, but not the prin-
ciples of justice. These will live in spite
of the sword"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-07

THE speech of Mr.. English, the Demo
cratic candidate for Vice-President, at
the ratification meeting in Indianapolis,
over which Thos. a. Hendricks, presid-
ed is a good one. Read it.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-07

The s.balance of trade" continues to be
in favor of this country. The excess of
exports over imports, for twelve months
ending May 81, 1880, was $162, 1S3. 693.
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Supreme Court Changes.

The office OF Chief Justice Of the SUI
preme Court having become vacant by
the resignation Of Judge George, the
provision in the Revised Code Of $780,
on that subject have been adopted by
Judges George and Campbell, as the
rule Of the Court In consequence of
which Judge Chalmers, having the
shortest time to serve, Is now the Chief
Justice of said Court. Judge George
continues to be member Of the Court.
NUMEROUS exchanges are reporting
the appearance Of the cotton insect in
rapidly increasing numbers. Immense
damage to the cotton crop is apprehend-
ed in many sections. TWAS good move
for the establishment Of chair in our
~ and NJ. College for the discovery of
the origin and the means of exterminat-
ing this destructive insect, and regret
will be felt that it was not adopted.
THIS is one Of Gen Hanc0ck's opin-
ions which the rising generation would
do well to commit to memory: The
great principles Of American liberty are
still the lawful inheritance of this people,
and ever should be. The right Of trial
by jury, the habeas corpus, the liberty of
the press, the freedom Of speech, the
natural rights Of persons, and the rights
Of property must be preserved"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-07

No nomination eyer excited the same
spontaneous enthusiasts which has fol-
lowed that of Hancock and English. 1t
is universal.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-07

THE State Executive Committee of
the Greenback party, are called by their
Chairman, Mr.. A. T. Wimberly, to
meet at Jackson to-day.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-07

Mr.. TILDENs majority in New Jersey
was 12,445. We claim New Jersey for
Hancock now.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-07-07

EN-GovERSoR Horatio Seymour con
siders the nomination of Hancock "a
good one, made in good way and in a
good spirit"