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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

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Bill was introduced into the Ken
tacky House Of Representatives, the
other daY. which read as follows
..Tbat wl,asoaver shall, under promise O
10 in this Common
T ,,,. shall be guilty Of felony, and shall
\ e,n4ined in the peniientiary not less tnan
one nor more than three years
It's introduction was the signal for
numerous. not over-niee, amendments
and substitutes, when the matter was
cut short by special order, imposing
! tax Of 81 on every dog in the State,
the collections to 60 to the payment
for sheep and other cattle killed Oy
DOGS, and the surplus into the school
fnnd. It was read twice and recommit-
ted to Committee on Agriculture and
Manufacture.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

Is the q s Senate the bill to place
General Grant upon the retired list
came up, but, il the ahsencaof General
Logan, twas laid over without losing it,
place on the calendar. AZ General
Grant vas able to plank down only $50,
600, il cash, for j home ii New York
the other day, and hasn't more than 4
quarter Of million invested ii 8. S.
bonds with similar triding sums other
wise invested. it is urged that bis neces
sites require that The bin for lis relief
should Be passed without delay.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

MEssRs. f. S. and Il. E. Wilson,
have issued prospectus for the publ
cation Of the New Mississippian in Jack
son. The former is an experienced typo
and brilliant journalist, aud the latter
has talents and business qualifications !;
With these essentials there is abundant
reasons 10 anticipate that their enter
prise will be successful.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

WOULD it not be a wise provision in
the Immigration bill, to exempt from
taxation for a series of years the capt
tai employed by actual immigrants in
farming, embracing their lands stock
and implements of agriculture F? As ex-
emptions for developing the resources of
the State and increasing its wealth, are
the order of the day, the horny-banded
sons of toll ought not to be overlooked.
After all, it is the tiller of the land who
produces the wealth on which a coun-
try thrives. All other pursuits are but
the landmarks of agriculture.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

THE Washington Post comes out for
Blaine for President. The Post is the
central Democratic organ. Blaine IS
said to have a pecuniary interest IN ii.
He j similar interest il ! number Of
Democratic papers When Blaine gets
the start for Democratic nomination:
: good many who have been training Is
that column, viii consider themselves
out. Strange things 20 happening.
but We don't look for anything 81
strange As that
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

THANKs 70 Hon. s. s. Muldrow Fl
his bill to enlarge tue powers ofthe Com
missioner Of Agriculture and to make him
a Cabinetoficer. Mr. MnldroW vas The
original mover Of this scheme, and de.
serves 70 be honored for It. The peo.
pie responding to bis movement have
pronounced ID favor Of the measure, and
other public men, seeing tie ground.
swell. hare fallen into line. II vii so.
coed ID ihs end.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

WHAT the State now wants Is prop
er valuation of property for assessment
so as to make it uniform and increase
the revenue without additional taxation.
We hope the recommendation Of Gov
Stone on this subject will not be over
looked.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

THE Jont Committee of the Lecisr.
ture to visit the A. and NJ. College p.
turned to heir posts Monday morning
and were hvorahIy impressed with the
management all surroundings of the
institution. Frlm Starkville they pro.
ceeded to Colub bus, where the ladis,
of the party, We e Hospitality and Ella
gantly entertai td by Senator Hum.
phries and lady their splendid man.
sion. A ball IS also given at tho
Gilmer House, which was brilliant
affair,
The party wer delighted with their
treatment by thdcitizens of Starkyilh
and Columbus; td we understand that
in the event the Il to establish State
Female College sses, the latter CITY
will have a libera proposition to sub
nit.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

THE friends Of State Female Col
lege need not despair. Though defeat
ed, it received strong vote in the
House. We remember that when the
scheme to appropriate money to estab-
lish the A. and NJ College was first
preached it received vote that was
hardly respectable in numbers. 1t
gained strength, and, in short time,
was sanctioned by an overwhelming
majority of both Houses.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

WE note that a bill introduced IN
Congress by Dir. Manning, for the cree
ton Of public building at Oxfcrd, Mis-
sissippi, has been reported favorably by
the Committee to which it was referred.
The prospects are favorable to its pas
sage.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15
The F!ood-The Mississippi River.

There is a wall from the Mississippi
bottom that is distressing. Hon. II. {.
Ferguson, the Representative from
Tuniea, received dispatch from home
in these words: :. Come home at once,
family and property in immediate peril.
Mr.. Ferguson left Immediately for
home. At Memphis he telegraphed
back to friend: "Levees broke every
where" This will involve the en-
tire Mississippi and Yazoo Delta, and
the prospect of restitution and suffer
ing there Is appalling.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

WE think some our contemporaries are
on wrong trail in saying that Gen.
Mckee IS applying for the office of In
ternal Revenue Collector. He has
been nominated for the Postmastership
Of this city by the President, and it is
the place he seeks. We may add that
his administration ofthe Office, is entire
" acceptable to this community.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

THE Comet news Eaper of this city
has been purchased, nl will hereafter
be edited by Prof. r n. Jayne. He is
a gentleman of taler and Journalistic
experience and his s. hatory indicates
that he belongs to ths progressive order
of Democrats. In alBevent, under his
management, the paper will be con-
Quoted upon high plane, and will de.
serve, and we hope, vill receive, liberal
encouragements.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

HE Democrats ii the United States
senate nominated Neil s. Brown, If
tennessee, for Secretary Of the Senate.
but he was defeated by a tie vote, David
Davis voting With the Democrats, and
ar. Brown, Of Georgia, with the Re
publieans. The Democrats are down
on AZ Brown and say that be Is 1t one
q hls old tricks. ploWing with the other
partys helfar e control federal patron
age. Some charge that be il shifting
his sails II catch The independent
breeze that has commenced to blow IL
Georgia
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

Hox. Thomas J. DURAST, formerly
of Louisiana, but lately of Washington
city, is dead. He was an eminent law
yer, and was associated with Gen. Pryor
as counsel for Ames when he was i'm
peaehed.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

The first number Of the CoPIAH Sc
nal, BY Mr.. Oscar johnson, has come
e hand. In politics it is Democratic.
and while advocating tie principles IF
ITS party, wiz not neglect the news and
the current topics Of the times. Copiah
has now three good papers, DR.. Hunters
faithful Monitor; Hamilton's Wesson
Herald which never gives forth uncer-
tam sound ] Vance's sold reliable
and the new journal, the Sig
nal. + copiah is not kept in line, Il
vii not be for the want Of good news
papers.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

Mr. BECK, Of Kentucky, opposes the
appointment of tariff commission, be-
cause it comes from Senator Morrill,,
an avoWed protectionist, and because a
commission appointed By a Republican
President ard Republican Congress
would certainly report q bill in favor Of
protective duties. He wants Congress
to act on the matter at once, without
waiting for the report Of commission,
which would favor a continuance of the
present Objectionable system which LAYS
many industries under tribute to few
favored ones.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

aHE senate OF Virginia by vote of 70
TO 8, passed to engroEsment the bill aboL
ishing the whipping post, and providing
'nat ofiences heretofore punishable by
stripes snail be dealt with as other mis-
demeanors.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

LIVE Stock JOURNAL: What will the
Legislature do with the Lien Law viii
they repeal it? We hob o it will be done
not only speedily but efectually. 1t is "a
misfortune that this law Ryas ever enacted
and double misfortune that il sbopla 20
long have disgraced our statute hooks.
Wipe out the Lien Law and this country Will
gradually become more and more nrosnerous
:. may DC hardship TO some at first, but it
"iii turn out Tor the best for all in the end.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

IL the United States Senate Mr..
Blair has introduced a Constitutional
amendment prohibiting the manufae-
ture, sale, importation or expectation Of
alcoholic beverages after the year 1900.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

The Supreme Court of Tennessee has
given the people of that State a bonanza
~ the shape OF decision that the fund
ing act authorizing the issuance of bonds
for the Stale debt, dollar for dollar,
with coupons receivable for taxes, ma
turing IN nlnety-nine years, and bearing
per cent. Interest," unconstitutional.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

IT IS remarked that the brutal prize.
light in Mississippi was fought by two
opponents of the superior culture of the
NORTH one Of them representing New
York and the other Massachusetts.
The Bully Bruiser was from the Huh
Nearly all the money at stake came
from the North, as did nearly all the
ronghs Who constituted the spectators.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

A SAFE PREDIcTros The Columbus
Index predicts that Hon. AL. Myers, Of
Lowndes, "will add mich to his character
y ms course at Jackson, and that be
VIII De found to be one of the most use
lul ana efhclent members ever elected
" she people OF LoWndes county"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

me Natchez Democrat says the brief
g Cen Chalmers is a very able docu.
ment, and refutes in detail every i'm.
Portant assertion Of ]. R. Lynch. the
contestant; and that in almost every
instance where Mr.. Lynch charges fraud.
corrupt practices, etc, Gen. Chalmers
either By bis own witnesses or those of
n Lynch. clearly and completely
prsyes that the charge Is not sustained
byfacts. 'a'''so
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

The Koseiusko Star speaks kind
words for Representative Smythe, who
has been visiting bis constituents, but
not kinder than he merits.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

H. NJ. QuAckESBoss has been ap-
pointed postmaster at Shipland,, Issa-
quena county. between Ben Lomond
and Tallulah.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

CoNGREssMEN seem 10 be a little timid
about taking hold 81 /, y star route business.
I they wish to retain the confidence and
good opinions of ths bublic. thew will Crap
ple TINS subject vigorously and probe it 70
'a's DOslon.--Cleyeapd Legder.
why i thiss Dll any If them get asOms
Of the pork
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

The Joint Committee to visit the A.
and NJ. College reached their destina-
ton on time, after an agreeable trip, in
which they were Hospitality treated by
the Vicksburg and Meridian and No
bile and Ohio Railroad, They were re-
ceived by the officers and students of
the College, and an address Of welcome
was delivered by President Lee. to
which Representative Woods responded.
Inc Committee left Friday evening for
Columbus, where they are ENJOYING the
inequalities of Senator HUMPHREYS and
other citizens.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15
A Valuation Law.

The Kosoiusko Star regrets the fail
ure of Representative Harpers "valua-
ton bill' and hopes that it was only to
make way for more effective measure
of relief 1t says that the tendency OF
the present system of mortgages, and
forced sales, is to transfer the soil of
State to the Golfers of the wealthy of
other States. And it gives the following
case in point occurring in Alfalfa coun-
| ty;
A certain farmer was the owner of real
estate valued at $4,000, which he mortgaged
to his local merchant and obtained $50
worth OF supplies; this local merchant de-
posted said mortgage as collateral to a St.
Louis firm. The farmer failed to nav the
local merchant, who failed to pay the St,
Louis firm, and thesequel is the foreclosure
Of the mortgages, and the purchase by the
Sc. Louis Shylocks, through an agent. of the
$500 worth of land for the sum of s150
and not still satisfied they have entered the
courts to obtain judgment against the debtor
for the balance of the $50, with which to
harrass him in the future.
The Star adds, in conclusion:
This is no fancy sketch, but true. and is
only one OF the many similar cases which
are constantly occurring all over the State.
these money sharks are fast becoming the
owners Of the lands of our country, aud
paying IN manner nothing for it. IF onr
lands are inevitably to fall into the hands Of
foreign capitalists, cannot some means he
devised by which they can he made TO nav
something like reasonable equivalent |
therefor We hope that our legislators viii |
give this matter some thought, to the end /
that, It possible, some protection and relief
may Re given to our mortgaged- ridden peo-
pie.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15
Mr.. Blame, a Marplot.


Touching Mr. Blaine's South American
policy, as revealed by the publication Of
his correspondence while Secretary Of
State, the New York Herald says that
the material is public on which every
body can form a general idea of the
scheme or plot on which he had entered
IA scheme far greater in extent, but
no less nefarious, than that of Aaron
Burr for the conquest of Mexico, whose
discovery fixed upon him in the opinion
Of his countrymen the brand of traitor.
The Herald says that Blaine, like Burr,
is disappointed politician. Like Burr,
he is man full of resource, unscrupu
lous, audacious, brilliant, magnetic,
as the foolish phrase goes. Like Burr,
he appears to have been dazzled with
visions of empire, and when he became
Secretary Of State, and especially when,
soon afterward, the disability Of Gen
eraI Garfield left him uncontrolled mas
ter, he seems to have conceived a
scheme whose purpose IS now evident.
He formed the design of involving his
country in not one, but several, foreign
complications, whose result he must
have seen, as everybody now sees, could
be nothing less than one, or more like
" several, foreign wars
Another contemporary remarks upon
The fact that when Blaine entered Con
gress, he was comparatively a poor
man He is now millionaire; and as
he has been a jealous champion of rings
and corporations, the inference is that
they have paid him. He is now among
the dead men,
APRoPos of the legislation proposed to
prohibit the sale of Intoxicating drinks
to minors, we have copied from an>.ex-
change:
'iSome eight years ago the Legislature Of
sale of liqours to minors a criminal otfense
with heavy penalties for its violation. For
four years this law was permitted to re-
main dead letter on the statute book, |
never having been enforced; then, from
inquiries set on foot in Chicago, it was
found that the number OF minors arrested |
for drunkenness, petty larceny, and other |
ofanses connected with or induced by in
temperance reached the alarming figure |
of 80, 000; and strange as it may appear to
some, TREY were not all composed or drawn /
from the lower classes-so called-either |
On these facts becoming kaown public /
opinion, that is the moral public opinion, |
was aroused. A Citizens League was or
gained; an agent was appointed to enforce
the law. For nearly four years they have
been working. What is the result? Five hun
dred saIooa-keepers have been arrested, at
least hundred saloons have been closed,
the hoy patronage being withdrawn from
themA and, although the city has in the
NEAR tinle increased its population by some
50, goo, yet the 10000 arrests of four years
ago were reduced last year to 10000 This
shows what wise expenditure of money
and influence in enforcing salutary law
can accomplish"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

III 2 Du5L1E III only fourteen yeaIIss
y. 800 aO0es & ing up when the tlns
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

IN Kentucky Judge are elected by
the people, as they ought by right to
elect them everywhere; or ifnot by the
people, by their immediate representa-.
tives, the Legislature. The Kentucky
Legislature is discussing whether the
Judges of the Supreme Court shall be
elected by Districts orby the State at
large.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

HE Wisconsin Legislature i discuss.
ing bill 70 tax church pronertv 80 81,
: olll e restore the death penalty.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

Dill 4 JuuceN Dy MT, Ureaves,
ban passed t HouIe surrendering the
lurW hction the Shte to the United
statds, to lot of gtOpnd for site for
the United States b lding in this city
: hich an appropriation of 100000
has been voted b Congress. As a
matter OF public i'm trtance, we trust
the measure will be Ned upon by the
Senate, and approve by the Governor
without delay. Its flure will postpone
the construction Of he building two
years.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

SHUBUTA MESSENGER: We law bafo,.
our readers this weFk the bill introduced by
Senators Reynolds blended as a substitute
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

How Supervision Has Enhanced the
Business of established Roads and
Encouraged the Building Of New
Ones. in Other States.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

We have been asked why We have
reached the conclusion that the udicious
exercise of the now unqnestioned right
of supervising corporations by legisla-
tive authority, viii not embarass and
cripple Railroads already in operation
and.defer capital from investing in new
roads? And why we think temperate
and discreet legislation of the kind will
enhance the business Of the old roads
and encourage the building of new ones ?
For mark, the development of our
States dormant resources by railroads,
by factories, by improved system of Ia
bor is not new hobby with us. 1t is
| the
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-02-15

en " ard also the bill Of
merry, of Oktibbeha.
lese two measures, we
mbodying the dis.
on the subjects
ate, snd willsome,
ind for the chan.
I hey are subjects
I eceiye Legislative
there is much divis
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-30
4 Supreme Court Sensation.
TuE JUSTICES SHOCKED br TnE ANTirs or ,
KANSAS LAWYER.

THE JUSTICES sHuCKEU ~ THE ANTICs or 4
EsNsAs LAsYTE.
The dignity Of the justices Of the 81
preme Court oi the United States was
dreadfully rufiled on Friday. An iusur.
auce case vas under review, and a Wcst.
crn lawyer. with absolutely no respect
for the feelings Of the Judges or regard
for their superfine ideas OF decorum,
came forward to make an Argument.
Ills dres- and his manner were startling
in their simplicity. lie hsd on "A home.
spun suit Of pronounced country cut.
lie wore no collar or necktie, aud the
shirt front displayed by he unbuttored
ye-twas not ~ white rs the driven SNOW
His cuff were worn near the elbnws,
revealing a wealth Of red flannel under.
shirt, which blended picture-quely with
the dirty brown Of bis long. bony hands.
lie had a good sized quid in his mouth
and, AZ he rolled It from side to side,
brown rlvulets OF tobacco juice trickled
down his long and gray goatee. lie
came forward with a jerk and appeared
ia full view Of the hoiTifed justices. =
perfect specimen Of the far Western
jurist CONSERVATION was visible on the
faces of every member Of the bench.
Tney gathered Themselves together.
elevated their eyebrows and showed
symptoms OF profound disgust. One Of
the Justices was disposed TO administer
severe reprimand To the half dressed
lawyer, but his brethren, while being
equally indignant over this breach Of
decorum, prevailed upon him TO SUP.
press bis feelings for the nonce. The
unconscious object Of their displessure
proceeded with his address and revealed
methods of ofatory a. uncouth as his
appearance. IIcswung hls arms around
with reckless abandon. aud now aud
then, when a member Of the bench
seemed inatteutive. would snap his
bugers vigorously aud bring his Get
down on the table with p bang 80 com.
mand attention. The effects of the
court were amazrd at the iree-and Il easy
manner OF the stranger. who went on TO
the end Of his speech utterly indifferent
to or ignorant of the sensation he was
cau.irg. The judges gave n sigh Of re-.
lief when he concluded. but their sere.
nifty WAS again disturbed when he threw
himself in chai. aud showed a dispos.
tion to place his feet on the counsel
table. II j. said one result Of the collar
les lawyer's dcjpt will he a revival Of the
sgitation TO compel all lawyers appear
ing before the court to wear gowns, after
the fashion Of the councillors on the
other side of the ocean. The offending
lawyer was from Kansas. He was ad
mitled 10 the Supreme Court on Thurs.
day. Yesterday was his frat appearance.
and unless he mends his habits Of dress
and speech, the judges are not only
hut determined it shalt be his
last. Such shocks as they experienced
yesterday cannot be endured more than
once in n generation,