The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-10-06
CAMPAIGN NOTES.

Oxford Eagle: Large and enthusiastic
audeaoes greeted Col Manning. He is,
literally, demolishing his bush-whackiug
opponents. They don't show their heads
Truth and eloquent inaction are his weap-
ons, and with them he is driving home the
victory.
Holly Springs Reporter: Last Monday
night we had a meeting Of the Democratic
Central Club, at the court house. Mr. y.
NJ Watson was called on and responded in
one OF his happiest efforts. Mr.. Edgar
West also addressed the club in short and
appropriate speech.
Copiahan; We are requested 10 state that
| the county electors, are invited 10 meet
with the Executive Committee I'm this city
the ID day of October. There's work and
fun ahead in this county and all should 20
into it, cheerfully perform the duty assigns
ed them Benz King Jr. r. L. Willing.
and Col. Conn, are the county electors.
Bonneville New Era Capt, e. r. Mitch
ell, Democratic Elector for The LIST Congress
slonal district, entertained us with a SPLEEN
did speech Col. w. NJ. lngc next took the
stand and with thoughts that breathe and
words that burn he ampl6cd the theme
already spoken on and presented additions
al reasons why Gen Hancock shonld receive
the enthusiastic support Qg the people Of
the South. Hon. Beverly Matthews spoke
Tor about an hour. lie made good speech
Tor HancGoK - theme be delights To dwell
upon; Hon. +. G. Barry, in response to
the clamorous calls OF the crowd took tho
stand and made a short talk. Mr. Barry
spoke again at night to a large audi
ence.
(Nant Of space has compelled as Ia
omit Rost Of the New Ela's report.
The Pleader has also a graphic decrip-
tion.)
Lexington Advertiser, A meeting Of the
lexington HANCOCK and English club was
neld on Saturday night. a number of la.
dies were present and added much "a the
interest OF the meeting. After an address
by Mr. q. A. Wilson the meeting adjourned.
At Ebenezer a Hancock and ENGLISH cLnb
was formed with Il. r. Click as President
Or. w. b. Burwell as Vice President Mr.
w. >. Overstreet Secretary, DR. j. III Bin
Iord assistant Secretary, and Mr. II. u.
Powers Treasurer.
Greenville Times: The Radical ,nroi,t-
ment for speaking here last Saturday drew
quite crowd, mostly 0OlOred, here . about
hall OF whom we're demOcratically inclined
AT their urgent solicitation Colonel Percy
addressed them from tho front Of Finlavis
drug store. His remarks were received
with that pleasure and approval which his
nome people ever extend 10 him
Lexington Advertiser: The Gray's Mil
democratic Club met on September 10Th.
Mr.. A. g. Owen, President. in the chair
Mr.. r. f. Noel being present was requested
TO address the Club upon the political issues
OF the day, which he did in his usual earnest
and patriotic manner Mr. S. +. Owen ba-
ing called for, delivered very effective
speech which seemed to DO especially an
preciatcd by our colored friends present
fFau hon Ia .nEaH 4.
Mr.. Noel
Greenville Times: On Tuasday ni,bt
zen Chalmers was presented by Col. Percy
70 the citizens of Greenville, at the Opera
hall There were at least 500 persons
present, as many as the Hall could possibly
hold many ladies being Of the number.
Nen' Chaimers spoke for an hour and half
and commanded perfect attention and fre,
9ueut app lause from his excellent audience
throughout,