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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-03-22


men ard fur the SUPPORT and maint nance OF the Agrl
cultural and Mechanical College for the years 1882 ana
1888.
SECTION l. Be it enacted by the Legisla-
ture Of the State Of Missfssippi, That the
following appropriations be made and SET
apart, out of any money in the treasury
not otherwise appropriated, for the pur-
poses herein named: For salaries, wages
and expenses of the Agricultural and
Mechanical College for the year 1882, and
for equipment of farm and scientific depart
ments, fifty seven thousand one hundred
and fifty dollars, ($57, 1909 for salaries and
wages Including students wages, for the
year 1883, thirty thousand dollars, (S30000);
for permanent investment for the advance
ment and comfort Of students, viz: library,
hospital, professors residences, fitting up
the basement of dormitory, additional
Dormitories, twenty eight thousand and
five hundred dollars, ($2S 5000
SEC. 2. Be 1t further enacted, That this
act become law from and after it's passage.
Approved March z, 1882
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-03-22

AN ACT providing for the discharge Of prisoners IN the
county jals certain cases, and for other purposes
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-03-22

Az ACT Is authorize the appointment II Receivers il
Vacation
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-03-22

AN ACT to authorize counties cities and towns to
scribe to the capital stock Of railroads.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-03-22

AN ACT to al purs hasers OF Railroads
ton of foreclosure incorporated
companies, and for other purposes.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-03-22

AN ACT to require Chaneery Clerks give additional bon
in certain eases, and for other purposes
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-03-22

AN ACT making appropriations for permanent improve
ments ard fur the SUPPORT and man OF the Agrl-
cultural and Mechanical College for the years 1852 ana
1888.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-03-22

An ACT to amend section $50 Chapter TO- Revised Code d
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-03-22

[coNTrsUED on SEVENTH PAeE.l
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-03-22

AN ACT to divide the State Congressional Dis
tricts.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

The cotton manufacturers of Phila-
delphia and vicinity have entered into
an agreement to reduce the quantity of
cottonades, jeans and other low-grade
textile fabrics, and a number of the mills
have shut down in consequence. 1t is
proposed to curtail the production 80
per cent, with the design of working in
to the manufacture of a fine class of
materials. Says a dispatch: "Of the
% 900 looms in Philadelphia, nearly
10000, or the greater number of
those ergaged making the goods men
toned, have entered into the compact,
and a large number, bringing the
total up to fully 10000, outside
of Philadelphia, have agreed to join the
movement. AS stated, some of the mills
stopped; others will run till next week
before shutting down, while some will
run three days out Of each week. No
limit to this arrangement has been fixed,
but meetings of the Philadelphia Associ.
alton of Textile Manufacturers will be
held from time to time to discuss the
situation. This step, which it is consid-
cred will be of great benefit to trade at
large, will be very oppressive to a large
number Of weavers."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

Less than a week remains for our citi-
zens TO secure their citizenship by placing
their names upon the registration books.
On the 9th day of June next the books
will be closed, and all who do not have
their names recorded therein before that
time will find that they have forfeited the
very first privilege of citizen-the right
to exercise the elective franchise-and
that they are therefore decitizenized.
From present indications a very large
proportion of the citizens of Savannah
will fiEd themselves in this embarrassing
and unenviable position. There are
about 900 voters in this city and coun-
ty, and so far only about $500. consid-
erably less than half, have registered.
This does not speak well for the public
spiritedness Of our people.
When the State and county elections
come off next fall, all who have neglect
ed so important duty will be forced to
be mere lockers on in Vienna, unable to
do anything towards securing a satisfac-
tory administration of public affairs,
and as completely cut off from voice in
the selection of our public SER
wants as if they were subjects
Of the Emperor of Germany. or the
Gar of Russia. Then if, as the result
OF their neglect, the approaching cleo
tions should turn out unsatisfactory,
OF the will of the few, 10 whom they
virtually agree to turn over the manage
ment of affairs and the selection of our
rulers, should not accord with their own,
they will be estOpped from utterlng one
word of protest. By standing by and
quietly permitting the few to obtain
control, they tacitly agree to any gov
eminent which those few may see fit to
impose.
1t is to be hoped. therefore, that in the
next few days the registration list will
be largely augmented. and that all who
have so far neglected a duty which
they owe 10 themselves and their State
and county, will do so no longer. Every
citizen is concerned in good government,
and all should be willing to do their part
towards making such a government
certainty.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

The New York railroad commission
bill has passed, the Republicans agree
ing to the Democratic condition that
Governor Cornell shall have nothing to
do with naming the commissioners, that
duty to devolve on the next Governor.
The powers of this commission a;e SINH
lar to those of the corresponding body
in Massachusetts. They can investigate
the affairs of the railroads in the State
at their pleasure, and they will make
reports and recommendations from time
to time on the business and management
of the roads. In the publicity thus
afforded and through the influence ex-
erted by the commission on the railroad
companies aud on public opinion con-
sists the advantage of the board to the
State. 1t has proved a great success in
Massachusetts,, and there is no reason
why It should not work equally well
elsewhere.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30
Utilizing Wild Coffee.

Editor Morning Neaos : The accom-
panying slip, from the New York Star,
presents to us matter for our investigation.
If the statement by the Star shall prove
to be correct, we will have opened to us
an additional article for commerce, and
for new industry. The formerly ana.
thematized saw (or FAM palmetto is now
being utilized, loot and leaf, for paper,
rope, and other purposes; and if the
troublesome weed, the wild coffee, can
be hatcheled as hemp and twisted into
substantial cordage, our commons, fields
and boys will no longer be ''rigged with
curses dark" II. G. W.
THE WILD COFFEE PLANT.-It ap-
pears there is weed in the South known
as the wild coffee plant, causing the
planters a great deal of trouble and an
noyance. 1t has recently been discovered
that rope produced from this weed is
equal to the best of hemp, and much
softer and stronger than jute, and can
with ease be twisted into the very best
rope. This great and important dis
c0very was made by an OLD negro. IL
appears that the old fellow, being in
need of what is regarded as absolutely
necessary to complete the harness of a
mule, piece of rope, which he was I'M
able to procure, began to look about for
something which would answer the same
purpose. His attention was directed to
the wild coffee plant. He cut the stalks
and treated them in the same manner he
had been accustomed to see hemp treated
in Kentucky, and the result was fibre
of good length and of surprising
strength, which the old man soon con-
verted into rope. If the wild coffee
plant is as extensive in the Southern
States as it is said to be, this weed, here.
tofore regarded as a pest, may prove a
blessing in disguise. and be of inestima-
BILE value as a source of revenue, supply
ing all the rope and bagging used in the
South.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30
Reviewing the present situation ant

Reviewing the present situation and
future prospects Of the crops, a contem-
porary is led to the conclusion that the
prospects continue favorable, notwith-
standing the spring frosts and recent
storms. The damage likely to be in
fiicted by insects is not believed to be
serious. 1t is generally agreed now that
the cotton and sugar acreage is slightly
reduced, that the rice acreage is not
larger than was that OF last year, and that
the grain acreage is about the same, the
losses IN the North and East being made
up by gains in the South and Southwest.
If the yield per acre shall be equal or
nearly equal to that of 1880. the country
will be able to repair its losses of 1881
But these have been so heavy that good
part of the coming harvest will be used
to replace the stocks now depleted.
Hence, if we harvest five hundred mil
lions bushels of wheat, less can be ex-
ported than was done in 1880 81, the
reason being the larger consumption
here, the reduced stocks, and also the
formidable competition of foreign ooun-
tries. The grazing districts send out
satisfactory reports, and promise good
supply of meat. The crop prospects in
Europe are good, and the season there is
well advanced on account of specially
fine spring weather.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

1t would appear that the star route
gang have reached the end of their rope.
Whatever may be thought of the con-
duct of the cases in their early stages,
Judge Wylie has. done his whole duty,
and has promptly overruled the many
quibbling motions made in behalf of the
conspirators. The rogues have been
compelled to stand up in court like other
criminals and plead. Their trial has
been set for Thursday, and the work of
unfolding the governments case will
then begin. Mr., Chairman Dorsey's
secretary, in his fort to serve his mas
ter, has put his foot in it, and is threat
ened by the court with prosecution fol
perjury.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

The Postmaster General recently sent
to the House statement relating to the
mail service, and declared that in his
opinion postage on second class matter
should be abolished. In giving some
reasons for his opinion he bore witness to
the excellence of the work done by Mr..
James and under his direction while at
the head of the department. After ad-
hitting that the proposed abolition of
postageon second class matter would add
something to the cost of the service and
diminish the revenue nearly 81, $780, 900,
he said:
81 may be too sanguine, but unless !
am misled by figures which seem to have
been we'll considered, the business of the
department WILL during the next fiscal
year, upon the present basis, show a sur
plus nearly equal to that sum. 1t is true
the deficiency in the postal service for
the fiscal year which ended on the Both
of June last was 50, 481, 1919 80. This is
a large deficit. 1t does not encourage
the remission of hostages. But the very
rigid and judicious scouting which, dur
ing the last year, the Second Assistant
Postmaster General bestowed upon that
branch of the service under his direction
has already effected a reduction of the
cost of transportation over star routes of
more than 81, 10000 Very nearly the
whole of the star and steamboat
service has been readjusted and
relet for a term of four years
from the first of July next The pre-
else cost of that service under the new
contracts cannot now be stated, but it is
believed it will be quite million less
than the present cost If this estimate
is realized, more than the whole deficit
of June, 1881, will be saved in the cost
of the star and steamboat service during
1888 This, however, is not all profit.
AS the quantity of mail matter increases
the cost of handling it must increase,
though not in the same ratio, and while
the cost of star service is greatly dimin-
ished, the cost of railway service will be
considerably increased, because both of
the greater number of pounds carried
and the greater number of miles ira
versed After these deductions are
made, however, it is believed the total
cost of mail transportation will be con.
siderably less during the next fiscal year
than in any recent year. 1t is also graft
flying to know that, while expenditures
are decreasing, the revenues are increas-
ing. That, indeed, has been our ex-
perience from year to year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

As was expected. Mr.. Speaker Keifer
Yesterday showed himself TO be the mere
crsiure and tool Of his party leaders,
and decided. contrary TO al precedent,
and directly in opposition to the rules Of
tie House, that s motion to adjourn was
srt Ia order. Under this ruling the
amendment 10 the rules to prevent dila-
tory motions was passed by party vote.
Now Mackey and sl other Radical con-
tesartst 70 Democratic seats will probably
he seated BY the arbitrary acts Of an IN
scupulous and reckless majority, and
these Eross outrsges viii be perDe;rated
throurh the commission Of one of the
rrossosf ouusgss ever known in the
Congressional history Of the republic.
Tie Republicans having committed so
many reckless infamies with impunity,
doubtless think that they will not be held
ta account By the people for this one
eahcr. bat Il win be somewhat surpris-
iae u this does not prove the strew to
breaks ne camel's back.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

Notwithstanding the extreme caution
which is maintained in guarding the
plates and dies used in the manufacture
of government notes, it was discovered
on Thursday last that dies of the figure
10, made by geometric lathe W ork, and
supposedly the most previously guarded
of all the bureaus plates and dies, were
lying outside the safe on table. The
result of this discovery was the per
emptory discharge of the custodian of
the safe and plates.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

The Pennsylvania Independent Re-
ruhlicans have already a good argument
furnished them sgainst bOSsism and the
snols system \ circular has been ad-
dressed % the DoOrkeepers. pages and
other government employees at the CAPT
al ia Washington soliciting cOntribu-
tions 90 > per cent on the salaries for
use in the fau campaign. The circular
IS si-ucd by d. B. Henderson, Secretary
of the Republican Congressional Com
mirea Its estimated that this assess
ment viii take about So out Of the an
nual salary Of Doorkeepers, and about
$40 ont Of The pay Of the page boys fOr
thc session.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

Thomas NJ Marshall, who declined
the REGULAR Republican nomination for
Courressmal-atlarge in Pennsylvania,
Saws he rs sure that the Harrisburg ticket
VIII be defeated. aud thinks that if the
Independents conduct the campaign
without mud throwing" sud cOnfine
their stump speaking TO "a vigorous ex-
position of the evils that CamerOnism
has brought upon the State. they will
aIs1 0ve7cozle the Democrats.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

Here Is what the Memphis Avalanche
thinks ab1utit: The Georgia Independ-
oats having failed 10 capture Alexander
stephens they viii save time and money
~ shutting up shop. If he is not the
candidate himself he viii support the
REGULAR candidate. and there's no use
kicking aesinst the little man. 1t is
said that several years ago he altered his
house and every resident in CrawfOrds-
vile accepting his amendments as con
sdtutiond forthwith made needed re-
rafrs in or upon their houses. 1t is fur
ther said thzi not another nail has been
arivon in Charlottesville since that year,
nor viii De again until tie sound Of Mr..
Sierhens' hammer is again heard"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

The Boston Adnertissr. in a recent edi-
torid on Southern Farming. says.
The most hopeful sign Of the approach
40 8 better understanding between the
North and south is 20 be looked for, not
in iha words Of representative men, but
en- the increasing industry and conse
eucut prosperity Of the sections This
afrsnoc On wealth viii produce that
satisfaction which does much TO make it
natural for individuals and for nations
81 deere 20 live peacesbly with ali men.
Men hard Sc work are apt to be better
ciiislns. and contact with the soil is
helpful Not only when the merchants
and bankers Of the South report success
fal business but, more, when the farm
Cts testify to a large yield under the i'm
proved treatment Of the land, is there
reason for cougrstulstion."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

The Hartford Post is not disposed to
give up its story about one OF the Malley
Jurors, as alleged, having been heard to
express the opinion that the "boys" will
never be convicted, and it says; Moth
ing is improbable in New Haven coun-
ty jury. Pending the celebrated Hay
den trial a juror, while in considerably
fuddled state, was out for a walk one
evening and met one of the counsel for
the defense and wanted to tell him all
about the inside situation Of the case
but the attorney, though anxious to know
all, felt that it was not prudent that he
should under the circumstances, and had
hard work to keep the juror talking
about something else until he could gel
rid of him."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

The Catholic Dramatic Institute of
Newark, N. j., recently played "'The
Two Orphans" 1t was afterward
sharply criticised by Roman Catholic
writer for producing drama in which a
sister of charity tells lie and the lie is
justified on the ground that it is rcsorted
to for a good purpose. Bishop Wiggler
obtained copy of the play, and, after
reading it, pronounced it immoral, and
forbade its use by any Catholic society
in the diocese of Newark. The Bishop
objects to several parts of the drama.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

TIE rcapportionment Of Illinois in
Congressional districts viii affect some
whai The pa0HEel Of the Illinois dele
cation. No; only have some Of the Con
rrUsmcn been Iegislated into districts OF
radically different political character
from the districts they were chosen to
represent. but in other cases the shape of
the districts has been 50 changed by the
dropping Of counties from one side and
the annexation Of counties from another
side as 70 leave the incumbent member
8 resident Of county on the outskirts
81 the new district, thereby reducing his
chances for a denomination. On this
account there is a howl from the pOliii-
cisus. but the people Of the State seem
O. &c generally calm, II not satisfied.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

A writer in the New York Sun pre-
diets that the Independent-RepubliCan
movement in Pennsylvania won't defeat
Cameron. He declares that all the argu-
ments that can be used against bossism
will fail to penetrate the ironclad hides
of the old bourbon Stalwarts of that
State, who "mix the Camerons and
Thad Stevens and the tariff and the
abolition of slavery all in tumble, and
swear by the concoction."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

Tle Rugby colony. Of Tennessee, has
made app icsti0u O. the Commissioners
90 Eui-ration in New York for one or
two hundred German families TO be
r,ace3 on 6fty-acre farms in the colo
MS. This IS done in the hope that the
la--.ishine interests Of the colony may
IS -ev-vef
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

Tie expulsion Of the benicose Mr..
Iolbzt az New York. from the Union
C,lb because Of his duelling prOpensi-
tcs. has not. by any means, restored the
voutcd quiet and serenity to that in
s-fuuon. He is the first member Of the
club who hss ever been expelled, and
row his friends are preparing 3 vote Of
want Of confidence IN the Board Of
Governors who did the expeIling.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

Do 5 uow suggested that when the
District Attorney Of Boston suppressed
Wa-t Whumau's Leaves Of Grass, on
ttc ground thl; il was work unfit for
ewes and ears polite. he was acting in
COLLISION with he publishers Atany rate
be could have thought Of no more Ger
Gain rlanto increase the sale OF the book
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

According 10 the New York World,
g. boom is predicted in Wall street this
week The prediction is based on re-
ports 81 good crop prospects. and an an
rcrs.ei demand for Southern securities
er--eF
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

The selection at last of the Tariff
Commission viii infict a terrible disap-
r-.rtment Co the two hundred or more
statesmen who were 50 anxious to serve
ther country for ten dollars a day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

The spanish Ministry, unlike the
American Congress, feels fully capable
oI dealing with the tariff. 1t proposes
rraIaal reductions Of duties, and re-
rafres reciprocity from other nations.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

The outlook in Pltisburg is very
r-o-uv. and a prolonged strike Is re-
-s-9ef as inevitable. Business men who
were hoping against hope are said 10 be
rrc-suac for The worst. while the manu-
facurcE express a determination to fight
81 ANA
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

It would sppeaI that dynamite is
powerful acitstor in Russia 1t is at
last sven cut that the Gar, anxious to
arpoase the people. has consented to give
chem a share in the administration.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

Arab Bey got up his row with the
Khedive because of opposition to paying
the Egyptian debt, and as he had the
people with him he has triumphed, and
is now boss. Arab is literally the Ma
hone Of Egypt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

The Phnsdelphia Press is evidently
frirhtsned So the prospect in Pennsyl-
vsnil It's moved TO inquire: Haven't
we enough 10 carry without Dorsey
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30
blowing result

The greatest increase is in the western
counties on the line Of the Texas and
Pacific Railway. The prospects all are
that the crop of 1882 will be the largest
evr ERASED in the State.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30
G6nfattnnal.

baltimore, MD.-Mt. Vernon Institute,
ID No. as Mt. Vernon Place, Boarding and
Day Home School for Young Ladies and Little
b. Maitland Principals, assisted by large
corps of able Professors. The situation is very
beautiful, fronting one OF the squares which
surround the Washington monument Educa-
tional advantages unsurpassed. Circulars sent
on application to Principals.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

rUEsnAY. WAY so. Isss.

Arthur is evidently running his al
miuistrsiion on the anything TO- beat-the-
Democrats plan
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

Henry Edmonds, of Charlotte county,
Va, is willing to swear that his hound
swallowed a rabbit it caught without
biting it, and that the rabbit, working
from within, killed the dog, and slipped
out again. His neighbors say he swears
easily,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30

A careful estimate of the acreage of
cotton and corn in Texas this year COM
pared with that of last year shows the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-30
TOMBS AND MONUMENTS.

HOTELS, Churches and Public Buildings
III For specimens OF work refer to the
Mills. Arnold and Casey monuments In Bona
venture and the Grower tomb and Woodbridge
monuments in Laurel Grove Plans furnished.
Estimates guaranteed.
]. A. WOOD, Architect,
$40 Broadway, New York.