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HARD O., SrocE.-0n The prairies horses
and cattle lParticularly cattlel are having
uphill business, pulling through this hard
spell. The chinook has not applied itself
with suite. ant energy as Yet IN those To-
calities, and q hard c:ust has been formed
ON the snow, which makes paving for
grass ditfcult and dangerous for horses.
Cattle, poor things, cannot paw at all, and
the grass III many places Is entirely cut
IF frnm fhem They become weak from
hunger IN some instances and, falling on
ihe slippery crust axe not able to rise
again. sheep. running in iiocks rs they
do, are generally more available for the
purpose Of being fed and consequently can
be tided over these periods with less loss
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i, cut throat h's record j. sr-arr and
The Ia; of ms having killed a man TO whom
he had never spoken wonid amply attest to
hls credentials | refer, fellow fOT-ags, to
BIocky Jack, the blk. \ clapaing Of hands
followed tins speech anl '-thc hilh va,
elected by ac5lamatian. The sncak" acting
n secretary pro I'm. The chairman on tax
ing hig scat addressed his colleagues IS FOL
lows "Prldw iorgcr-, r,hi,er5 and general
pilfrr,rs. / haze listened 10 the eaconiEms
iavi-hci up":fme by my iriend the sneak
and think that i'll his enthusiasm he has
painted me IN more Esthct!c iigh. than ny
humble career merits. | can refer 20 no
better record than two murders. ] shot !
third man bu. am sorry 10 learn. short
time ago that lac Ind recovered More A.
plause followed this speech and the meeting
proceeded to business which ended In tLe
uagsquA nf fla
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WASH T Coon lpEt.-One of our bus
mess men, who has his home in the south
ern end Of town. Thought he would lay in
a supply of iirewood last fall. 50 rs to for
tiiy himself against The high prices dur
ing the freeZeur. He stored 4 vacant
lot full Of fine tamarack and fir, al mod
crate cost, and tlattered himself that his
wood troubles were over for the season.
The sequel shows, however, that he has
been furnishing some of his neighbors
with wood, gratis. during the winter lie
says he will run the risk in future of pay,
ing SD cord for /. aud baying it only as
h, nsedst II.
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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17
SELECTED MISCELLANY.

If you desire to be held wise, be so
wise as to hold your tongue. -Quarles.
An idle reason lessons the weight Of
the good one you gave before.-Swift.
Who never walks save where he sees
mems tracks, make no discoveries.
G. Holland.
That virture which requires ever to
be guarded is scarcely worth the sentinel.
--Goldsmith'
Nothing is ever done beautifully
which is done in rivalship, nor nobly,
which is done in pride.-Ruskin.
Good qualities are the substantial
riches Of the mind but it is good
breeding that sets them off to advan-
tage.
The great thinker is seldom dispu-
tant. He answers other mems argu-
ments by stating the truth as he sees 1t.
Professor March.
There is a Gaelic proverb: "If the
best mans faults were written on his
forehead, it would make him pull his
hat over his eyes"
True glory takes root and even
spreads; all false pretenses, like flowers,
fail to the ground nor can any counter
felt last long.--Cicero.
1t may serve as a comfort to US all in
our calamities and affection that he that
loses anything and gets wisdom by it is
a gamer by the loss.
There is not so poor book in the
world that would not be prodigious
effort were it wrough, out entirely by a
single mind, without the aid Of prior
investigators.-Jo hnson.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17
Why He Couldn't Drink in Comfort
Albany Argns

Albany Argus
Is this a bar room ?" asked a strap
ping fellow in coonskin cap and a but
ternut suit, as he eyed the piles of glas
ses and glittering bottles.
Certainly, sir +; what'I you have,
sir :? answered and inquired the white
aproned attendant.
81 reckon not" responded the coon
skin, CHANGING around suspiciously.
where's the barrels you sit on ?"
we keep the barrels in the eel
lar"
where's the gang sittin' around the
stove and ready to waltz up at the sight
of coin ?"
eve don't allow any sitting around
here. When a gentleman drinks he
goes out"
where's the'man with his eyes goug-
ed out ?" demanded coonskin in whis-
per-
1--WE don't have such parties here.
Can | do any thing for your
''Ain't We got any odd noses some
where 7" asked the visitor, with wor-
ried expression.
''No, we haven't" responded the bar
keeper firmly.
"Will the man who tomahawks stran-
gers be in directly? Intercepted coon
skin after a short pause.
"pon't know any such man. If you
want any thing ask for it,
''But the fellow that shoots the glass
out Of your mouth without splitting the
p'ison where might he be
Perhaps you had better go way from
here. l think you had better go
out"
''Say them words again, pardner
That sounds like it. That's natural"
"Get out, or I'll throw you out"
Oh, now you whisperin' stranger! Sing
it over to me. Club me once or twice.
Put bullet through this nigh lung
Yoo're shoutin' now Gimme some
judgment sunrise. Talk to me again.
Why didn't you declare yourself at first
pardner? Throw me the tan bark"
And he poured out an allopathic dose
and downed, paid for it and walked
off
A Montana man can't enjoy his whis-
ky in bar room that doesn't in some
way remind him of home
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17
Buck & Clark. for appellant.
Booth & Myles, contra
ITO be reported.

Mr.. AND Mrs. JOHN G. COLLINS, of st.
Paul, are astonished at a remarkable peculi-
arity only lately observed in their son, a
boy ten years old. The boy is healthy
one, with nothing odd in his appearance,
except that close observers might consider
his head disproportionately large He at
tends lower-town Catholic school and in
school appears as rather bright scholar,
but without particularly studious habits
lust s. stout ten-year-old boy, with boys
inclination for play and mischief, but quick
to lesrn when he has to study. The pecu-
liarity is that the boys left hand is won
derfully strong magnet. Metal articles OF
light weight attach themselves to his hand
so that considerable force is required to re-
move them. Knives, pirs, needles, buttans,
etc, enough to cover his hand, will thus
attach themselves so firmly that they can
not be shaken or Still more, the attraction
is so strong that common coal-scuttle can
be lifted BY it and heavier implements have
been lifted by stronger persons taking hold
of his arm. With heavy articles, however,
the boy complains of sharp pains darting
along his arm. In lesser degree his left
arm and the whole left side Of his body
exerts the same power, but it is not at al
manifest on his right side.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17
Why He Wished to See Her.
Detroit Free Press. !

DCttOAb ACV 4 iCScs
The other night Bickels went home
and found his wife particularly retro
sPective. She talked of the past with a
tear, and looked to the future with a
sigh.
"Oh, by the way" said Bickels, as he
sat ON the side of the bed pulling off his
boots, 81 saw a gentleman down town
to-day who would give thousand dol.
lars to see you"
"Who was he =? Does he live in Lit
tie Rock ?"
81 don't know his name"
"Pll warrant that it was Oliver
Gregg"
t'No."
''Then it must be- George Weather
ston.7
Guess again. l might know his
name if were to hear it,
"Oh, do wish 1 knew !" said the lady
exhibiting excitement. "Was it Oscar
Peoplesr?"
"Guess again. remember his name
now"
Harvey Glenkins ?"
fsNo, his name is Lucas Wentwing."
81 don't know man by that name.
Why should he give a thousand dollars
to see me ?"
because he's blind"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17
UEsPOKEN LOVE

Is that love only blcsf
Which finds an outward vlseet
Or is thc love not biest
That knows. but hides his choice
Doth music hrea .he uo love.
Because it tells no name
Do poets voices move
None but the poets dame7
Is that love only sure
Which shows 20 outward eirbtH
Or doth 10 best endure
That shuns seek the lirhtE
Slll waters run as deep
a s those that hurry by:
The little flowers that slecu
Live, though they seem 10 die.
Then keep thy treasure still.
Safe in thy secret breast.
To open is o. spill.
Unspoken love is hest.
Thus soul shall speak 90 soul
And heart shall speak Co heard.
Without the forced control
Words, idle words, impart.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17
NUMBER
A Letter from President Tilden.


rom the York Daily
HON CHAUNcEY F. BLACK:
MY DEAR SIR: have received vour Lat.
yer notifying me of my unanimous election
as the hrst honorary member of the Jeffer-
son Democratic Association of York.
l accept the distinction thus conferred in
oruer to testify my approval and common
uallon OF the objects of your association
Thomas Jefferson has a title to the esteem,
and gratitude of the American people even
greater than that which he derived from
being the author of the Declaration of In
dependence, and from being the author OF
the statute OF Religious Freedom by the
State of Virginia.
During all the bloody conflicts of the
American Revolution, and the civil strue
giles out ofw which our system of government
emerged, and the controversies through
which was impressed upon it the character
| OF government "by the people, for the
people, he was the apostle of human free
dom, and the greatest leader of that bene-
ficient philosophy which was embodied in
our institutions.
At time when powerful tendencies are
at work to subyert the original character of
our Government-to break down the limi-
tatlons of power established by the Consti-
tution-to centralize the action and inhu.
ence of official authorities-to create a gov
ernIng class, using the machinery of govern
ment as corrupt balance of power in the
elections, and then shaping legislation and
administration in the interests of the few
against the many-the precepts and exam
pie OF such a man as Mr.. jefferson cannot
be too often invoked.
The formation of societies which can act
as centres of discussion, and as agencies for
the propagation of the pure principles If .
the Fathers of the Republic, is a measure
capable of great service of the people and
TO mankind
With assurances of sympathy and esteem
to the members of your association, and to
yourself, have the honor to be,
Your fellow citizen,
SAMUEL J. THDEN.
NEW YORK, January y, 1881.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17
About Age.

Daniel Webster would have been
ninety-nine years old if be had lived uu-
til to-day.-Cincinnatti Commercial.
How old would Adam be if living now ?
Richmond Dispatch. That depends
on whether he used tobacco or not -
Cincinnati Commercial This Is how
that was Adam had his tobacco cut,
but it wasn't cured; furthermore, h8
dadn't time to beg any from the snakes.
He always used to say that fruit disa-
greed with him the most.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17
BACON'S PARAGRAPHS.


L As 1t addeth detormity 20 am ape &C.
e De 80 IiAe " man 50 the simliIulde o
f superstition 70 reIgloh makes it Oh.
: more ueIormed'
= Things will have their first or second
agitation If they be NOT tossed upon
the arguments OF counsel they viii Boz
tossed upon the waves of fortune and
De IuII OF inconsistency.
When things are once come ta tLa
f,2t there Is no secrecy compare
DE 10 CELEBRITY.
It IS q poor center Of a mans actions
himself 1t is night earth For that
,ybS-o o."' nn t tJ;e %" ms """ egnlef'
; III "a ~, an 'l'IisS 'H"l nave "hH.iy
of another which tbcy Lln"ft ''''''
vati,ns 5IIT ' f,II. ,,'el' y" ,",l' lIll'-
t;,,, lie ,'I;aI Yam ~, OBJ
greatly. bur Quietly ami IN, l..--...
scarce 70 be neroeirej
DiSoIe'ioN ~ speech H more iHau
eloq uehee'
As IN nature things move violently t1
tnelr place ana calmly n their place, -o
virtue IN ambition Is violent, m author
Ity settled and calm.
Inc right use OF bold persons is chat
they never command an chief but ha
seconds ana under the directions of
Ja,l1ls iI IT,, III .o'I's'I ~ Us E''' l' see
~ ,,1a Du' I IN IA'yu..o" n"' '' -ee
I'''' "'iiesS '"'H "o very great
J.. =. q ill'n ~ T'"''"uS "iI" courteous
" siIi''ilsoIS, 1T SHOWS lN"' ne Is "eliI1'h
Vi .li' "'i'u'
lie that Is not industrious ouvicth
MN .ll"t Is
Suffering has its limits, but fears arc
endless
Money is like muck not good rxcept
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17

An acre Of good Pasturagc viii afford
sustenance for from five ID eight sheep,
keeping them in good condition. But
on account Of heritage taken and the
closer feeding Of the sheep, tits believed
that three acres of good pasturage will
maintain one cow and, in addition, five
or six sheep, The sheep would choose
plants the COW rould reject, and feeding
closer upon May weeds and grasses not
eaten by the cow.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. %, 1881.

F. NJ. KELLEY writes from Philadelphia
to the Woman's Journal Boston, asking
that paper to call attention to the fact that
the demand for skilled photographers far
exceeds the supply. He gives as reason
that while many young men and women
reach the skill of writing fifty words per
minute very few perseyere beyond that
point. The pay for first class shorthand
writer, man or woman, is good, and the call
for such service increases yearly. It would
seem that young women ought to turn their
attention to this employment more fire.
quently than is the case
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17
The Women of the South Protesting
Against the Grant Bill.
Memphis Avalanche. I

Memphis Avalanche.
By request of number of the ladies OF
this city L send you the following letter, as
expressive of their opinion of the action
above mentioned. These ladies believe they
women of the South.
Mrs. E. A. MERIwETHER.
At the end of the war the North hated
the South, but it did not despise; now, it
both hates and despises. Why? Because you
and others like you crawl at the feet of our
conquerers, and lick the hands that struck
you and your people down. You know
that the South is poor, yet you advocate
still further taxing the people to still further
enrich the man who is already rich enough
to travel over the world like prince, and to
feast like a king. Do you know this is
directly contrary to the true principles of a
Democratic government? Do you thus pam
der to the powers that be, in the mean hope
ofgetting favors, perhaps office from the
man who time and again, publicly declared
that:
"Never would he shake hands with the
South until it acknowledged itself wrong,
forever wrong; and the North right, forever
right"
This was not at first demanded of the
South. The cringing of our public men has
brought this further kick of oppression upon
US. Great God? How can they sacrifice
the honor of proud people for such paltry
gain. When the South surrendered her
arms did she surrender her soul as well
When she lost her cause did she also lose heI
honor9 Whatever time-serving politicians
may think, the women of this country, the
mothers of the boys who will one day rep
resent the South, do not think it. Their
very hearts turh sick with shame for the
men who so falsely represent the principles
of true republicanism. When the South
surrendered she agreed to remain in the
union and obey the union government
This she has faithfully done. She did not
agree to give up her right of thought; she
did not agree to stultify her own soul by pre-
tending to believe that the North was right
in its war of conquest, and the South was
yrongin its war of defense Wars of defense
are always right. A worm will turn if trod
upon The South was trodden upon by a
million armed men. She turned. On the
right of self-defense she rests her case, con-
ident that juster and wiser posterity will
hold her blameless The Southern man
that denies this is traitor, not only to the
honor of the Souh, but to the honor of hui
mainly itself. We are conquered, we know
it we are hated and slandered as no other
people ever were. We are powerless to
change the hate or escape the SANDER, but
at least let us maintain our own selfrespect
let US stand erect and look our conquerers in
the face, and not fall at their feet and fawn
and cringe in the mean hope of winning a
contemptuous pat on the head.
THE WOMEN OF MEMPHIS.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. %, 1881.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17
Collins & Rosberry, for appellant.
T. G. Catchings, Attorney General, contrt
EXPARTE ~ ozoo
NJ. T.. Taylor. ~ 0o0V'

r, E. F1rnon, No. $500.
Appea! from the judgment of Hon. Upton
VI. Young, on habeas corpus.
The city of Vicksburg imposed priv
lege tax of five dollars a week on all
drummers pursuing their vocation therein
Relator, NJ. E. Taylor, who was the travel
ing salesman for Scharff & Bernheimer,
merchants of st. Louis, refused to pay the
tax, and was adjudged to pay fine and be
imprisoned. He sued out a writ of hGbedc
corpus, and was discharged, the judge holds
ing that the city authorities had no power
imposing the tax. Under 1912 of the
Code of 1880, the city appealed.
The charter authorized the Board OF
Mayor and Aldermen ''to levy and collect
for corporation purposes privilege tax up
on the business, trade or employment of all
auctioneers, grocers, merchants, brokers,
bankers, cotton factors and cotton sellers,
retailers, hotels, boarding house-keepers,
coffee keepers, retail liquor dealers,
confectioners, peddlers, junk dealers and
others of like character, as the board may
designated
CHALMERS, G. J.
Held
l. Drum mers are not "of like character
with the followers of the callings enumera.
ted in the charter, and hence there was no
authority to impose the tax on them. They
follow no Independent business, and make no
contracts binding themselves. They are
mere solicitors of orders and do not usually
carry or deliver the goods sold.
2. When the charter was enacted (1872)
the occupation Of drummer was well known
in this State, and large portion ofour COM
merce was transacted by them, yet, in the
very full enumeration of those the city was
authorized to levy tax upon, they were
not spec tically designated.
g. 1t, therefore at least seems doubtful
whether it was intended by the legislation
/ to embrace them, and this doubt becomes
stronger when we consider the impolicy of
/ delegating the authority. Il would pGacti-
cally amount to an extinguishment of the
! business of these statesmen to permit every
/ town in the State to tax them.
/ 4. Laws imposing duties or taxes are not
to be construed beyond the natural import
of the language, and are never to be con-
strued as imposing burdens upon doubtful
Interpretation,
Judgment affirmed.
Buck & Clark. for appellant
Booth & Myles, contra
ITO be reported.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17
MlsslssIppIs New Departure.
Meridian Mercury

Mississippi is going into the business Of
stock raising with cOmmendable spirit and
energy, and gives Us pleasure to chronicle
the fact, as it is a step in the right direction.
To improve the breed Of our stock is what
we need. Mississippi also has two excellent
agricultural Papers-the Planters Journal
at Vicksburg, and the Live Stock Journal
at Starkville, both Of which richly merit
liberal patronage,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17
A Spirited widow.

A Galveston widow is about to marry her
fifth husband. Her pastor rebuked her for
contemplating matrimony so soon again.
well, just want you to understand, If the
Lord keeps on taking them, I viii too," was
the spirited reply.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17

CARBOLIC ACID AND SOAP TO DE-
sTRoY INSECTS AND FUNGUs.-Carb0lic
acid is destructive to all the lower forms
ofinsect and vegetable life, while it IS
innocuous to higher; hence, 10 forms
one of the best means of protection
against the ravages of uONiOus insects
and malarial deposits. The crude acid
in open vessels disinfects the diseased
atmosphere, and diluted and iucorpo-
rated in other forms it destroys all iu-
sect life upon trees and plants. The
best manner Of applying it,, in the latter
case, that we have noticed, is chat pre-
scribed by Mr.. r. f. Southland, of
Rochester, New York, in the Gardner
Monthly. He srys: II obtain crude
carbolc acid ] use it in this form be-
cause it Is stronger and better for tho
purpose, and cost but very little labout
twenty-five cents per gallon, ] tbiukJ
| pour quantity Of this dark, crude
acid into "a quantity Of good strong soft
soap stir well together, and allow 90
stand for q few hours. / then test the
compound by mixing "a little OF IL with
soft water. If too much acid has been
added, oily particles Of carbolic acid will
be observed floating ON the surface.
This shows that more acid has been
put in than the soap viii incorporate on
"cut,' and more soap should be added
to balance the excess ofacid. No moro
definite rule can be given, as so much
depends Ola the strength Of the soap.
Two or three table-poonful- of the acid
to a quart Of soap may be first tried. j
prefer to make as strong with acid as
the soap viii perfectly cut. Avery lit
tie practice Will enable any one 10 CONE
pound it correctly The refined acid
may be used when the crude d. not at
hand. When prepared al above, mako
a moderately strong -uds, and apply
with syringe or sponge lu using on
very delicate plants, should amy fear be-
felt for the plants, they can be rinscd
off after a few minutes.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17

The economical habits of George Wash
inrt0n are held mp and Haunted in the face
~ orr modern statesmen How could man
MO LENT tan thousand body servants be eco
omicaf.--NorristoWn Herald. And not al
dead yet
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17
Taking q Joke.

A young lady, on meeting handsome
young man, remarked that she had often
heard of his wit. He straightway asked her
if she would take . joke. She answered,
yes" He quickly replied, PPM joke"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17

Many . young lady is perfect in
pressing autumn leaves, who leaves all
the pressing of her clothing for he's
aged mother to perform. Waterloo
Observer.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17
E 6l PanTE No. s5s2.
ITO be reported.

Appeal from the Judgment of the Hon. F.
A. Critz, Chancellor, on habens corpus.
The opinion of the Court il given in full
GHALMERs, c. j.
The circuit court Of Clay County. at the
September term 1880 met, organized and 90.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17

The Springfield Republican mildly re-
marks that in his recent nominations Mr..
Hayes has shown a deficient sense Of pro-
priety."
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-02-17

If the next House should have $40
members, the Republican and Demo,
cratic parties would each gain ld'