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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-05-31
MADISON CoRREsPOyDEycE.
MADISON. Nav .. 1s82.


One Of the most pleasant affairs Of the
season, where real true enjoyment reigned-
was an entertainment given by the ladies
and gentlemen of the Shakespeare Club,
at this place, on Friday night last A lit
tie band Of "Literati' who meet once a
week for the purpose Of mental improve
ment, and social enjoyment. The "halP'
was partitioned offin coy afeoves. evqui=i'r-
ly decorated with evergreens and flowers,
and the most critical observer could no.
have found fault of the tastefully arranged
tete-a-tete tables. The couples who repaired
to these inviting tables were gracefully
waited on and charmingly entertained by
the young ladies of the club, all of whom
will doubtless some day preside with equal
grace at their own table. We are "a church"
people at Madison, and no dancing was al
lowed but we could detect many a good
church member yielding to that irresistible
impulse "to keep time" with a pat of the
foot, as the sweet strains of music dispensed
by the quartette of musicians, threw a spell
of happiness over all. The ladies were gay,
chatty and joyous-the gentlemen, gallant
and generous-and everything passed Of,
delightfully."-.
Special mention should be made of the
cart Gallery" which was separated by a
hall from the main room. Curiosity, that
wonderful characteristic (Which was handed
down by "Mother Eve" prompted many
after feasting on ice cream, Strawberries.
music, etc, to explore the mysteries of this
wonderful gallery. "Scenes on the Rhine,
''The Columns of Greece" "Plains beyond
the Sea" and Others too numerous to men
ton greeted the eye. Last, but by no means
least, there was also Menagerie $50 we were
informed) connected with thiS A curtain
was drawn aside and all who Ssked to see
some special animal, were astoWade9 when
a mirror revealed their own pysiognomy.
The arrangement was ingenious, and did
credit to the young lady and gentleman
who planned it; both of whom sustained
well their character as humorist. Such
entertainments add greatly to the enjoy
ment of our people and we hope the club
will soon repeat it. Such affairs are quite
as enjoyable, and certainly much less harm
full in their moral tendency, than balls and
dancing parties. NJ.
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THE PINT LAW.
LETTER FROM SENATOR EATON.

TAYLoRsyILLE, Miss, May 26, 1882.
EDITORS CLARION Dear ,Sirs-I see in
several papers from different sections of the
State, there is a great deal being said rela-
tive to the repeal of the pint whiskey law,
as to the intention of the Legislature, its
effects etc. Ifyou viii allow me space in
your columns can only speak for the Com
mittee on Finance on the part Of the Senate
There were several bills introduced on the
subject and referred to that committee, and
considered by the following members Of the
committee then present, Senators Hender-
son, johnson, Stewart and myself
Among the bills, we framed the one that
is now the law, and reported it as a sub.
stitute for the whole of them, with no
intention of depriving any man of a privi-
lege he then had, and had paid for. That
question was considered and after consult
ing some of the ablest lawyers of the Senate,
the committee decided that it was not
necessary to insert a clause to give them
right they then possessed until the expira-
ton of their license, for it was unanimously
agreed by the committee that all who had
license could continue to sell until its
expiration. Yours respectfully,
3 Etr0U
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WASHINGTON.
THE pRoenA,lME or coxanrs.

WASHINGTON, May 28.-Only four of the
regular appropriation bills, viz The Post
Office, Indian, Notifications and Agricul-
ture, have as yet become laws. The consul
ar and diplomatic bill is still in the hands
of a Conference Committee, appointed a
month ago.
The Military Academy bill with Senate
amendments awaits report from the House
Committee on Appropriations. The PEN
sion bill, legislative, executive and judicial
appropriation bill and general deficiency
bill have been fully prepared by the same
committee are ready to be brought before
the House for action.
A completed river and harbor bill is in
the hands of the Committee on Commerce
and will probably be offered at an early day
for passage by the House as usual under a
suspension of the rules
The army and District of Columbia bills
having passed the House now await action
by the Senate committee, and the naval and
snndry civil expense appropriation bills are
IN 2 forward state Of preparation, but not
Jet reported by the House committee,
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EcCLEsTAsTTcAr

The following telegram from tho n
byteriau General Assembly, sorh res,
Atlanta, Ga, was sent to the Nor'I "
Presbyterian Assembly at sprina .ls'1
H.,
In order to remove all difficulties s, ,
way to full and fraternal corresnor a tie
which on orr part we are PREPARED
cept, we adopt the following minuta ~ ~ &C.
That while receding from no princi ,JJ,"it;
do hereby declare our regret for a01 We
drawal of all expressions of ohr go +a WITH
sembly, which may be regarded as . as
ZION upon or against the general s q lelec-
of the Presbyterian church in the Ifyslloiy
States of America. 0Al'ed
Res0tUe3 that copy of this paper b, .
by telegraph 0 the general assembI Vs sent
in session at Springfield IL, for tbsi.! now
erful consideration and amutatis n,n,.Pp Pray
for their reciprocal concurrence a aF,.i5lls'
basis fer the exchange of delegate, EN-; e lag
with. ~ u
LSignedI L. X. SuoAr
MD6ara..-
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Railroad Meeting at KOsoiusko.
KoscIusKo. Nay q. 1889

EDIroRs CLARION: We had a large
meeting of the citizens Of Attala county on
the 9th to secure the right of way through
our county for the Canton, Aberdeen and
Nashville Railroad Henry Munson, Chair
man, and H. P. johnson, editor Of the Star,
Secretary. Speeches we're made by Messrz.
D. =. Smythe, ]. n. Allen, G. Z. Anderson
and Judge Davis in advocacy Of the measure
and the liVeliest interest was manifested ID
behalf OF the enterprise. ky.
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THE CHANGERS.
CAPT. PUT DARDES AND THE PICNIC AT
UNION CHURCH.

|
| Saturday was a great occasion for the
people of the Union Church, Forest Hill
and the Tinnin Monument neigh borhoods.
They were out in all their numbers with a
goodly representation from Jackson, who
were tempted away from the dusty streets
and ennui of the town by the luxuriant
groves, balmy breezes, green fields and good
cheer of the country. But the chief attrac-
ton was the address of Capt. Put Darden,
the worthy Master of the State Grange.
Before the hour of twelve, he had arrived
IN company with the Master of Capital
Grange, No. 10, Col. L. T. Afford, and was
the recipient of cordial welcome from the
members of the Grange who had assembled
to listen to his address. Soon thereafter he
was introduced to the audience which consis-
ted of large company of ladies and gentle
men, with a large ingredient of the young
folk who must soon, according to the mex
orable laws of nature, take upon themselves
the responsibilities which are now borne by
their seniors.
Capt. Darten in his address, which was
practical, instructive, and in portions truly
eloquent, explained that the object of the
Order is to protect the rights of farmers as
a class and advance their interests-that
education is the means. He explained that
the Grange does not propose to antagonize
other interests, nor is it political organiza-
ton, but its aim is to foster such measures
as will build up the great agricultural in
terest of the country, and through it, the
other interests that derive their support
from it. 1t antagonists monopoly and ex-
elusive privileges which are the deadly
foes of labor. He showed the inius-
tice done to the laboring and pro
ducing classes by unwise and unfriendly
legislation. He showed the necessity oil
practicing the teachings of the Grange by
diversifying our agriculture and using i'm
proved implements of husbandry. In evil !
dence that the Grange is a permanent insti-
tuition, he showed that it had qCadruped |
its membership in the last twelve months |
The gallant Captain closed with very elo- |
quent tribute to the ladies who have done |
so mnch to encourage and build up the |
Order. When the address was concluded |
dinner, tempting and gratifying to the |
palate, was served in rich profusion by the |
hospitable hosts of the day
After the grave matters Of the meeting |
were disposed of, the young men and fair |
maidens enjoyed themselves with music and |
dancing, innocent merry making, and there |
was nothing to mar the unalloyed pleasures /
of the occasion. 1t was q feast of reason |
and flow ofsoul throughout.
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Railroad Celebration at utica.
UTICA. Nav 23,l. 1873

UTICA, May 23d, 1882.
EDITORS CLARION: This has been great
day for Utica and all lower Kinds. Thous-
ands of persons were assembled to celebrate
the completion the Natchez, Jackson & Col
umbus Road to this point A large body of
excursionists were on hand from Natchez,
and the Light Artillery Company Of that
city, Capt. T. Otis Baker, commanding, was
one of the attractions. An address of well
come was delivered by Rev. II. d. White IN
behalf of the citizens and was responded to
on behalf of the visitors by Mr.. Henderson
of Natcbez. There was a profusion of good
things spread for the assembled multitude
BY the hospitable citizens, and it was day
of rejoicing.
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| IeICt, W u - iNuSeIsy AlutIHtu-
DR., J, II. FORD, R. D. Powers, W. NJ,
Malone, Al Perry Howard.
The Kosciusko Messenger says that. it is
now the current report that the railroad
company has decided to build the Canton,
Aberdeen & Nashville railroad from Jack
son by way Of Carthage The Messenger
fears the report is true, though hopes it is
not
The GreenvilIe Missssippian says that
the Georgia Pacific Il. r. Co., are at work
repairing damages caused by the overflow,
to the Sunaower county, division and trains
will soon be running regularly on this line.
Says the Carthargenian Mr.. Redding
was found dead near Laurel Hill in Neshoba
county on Monday last. An inquest was
held over the body, and it was decided that
he drowned. Mr.. Redding was between 81
and 100 years old, and a devoted Christian.
The death at his residence near Carthage,
on Wednesday, May q, William B. Mann,
aged So years, is announced in the Car
thagenian.
The Fayette Chronicle announces the
death of Mr.. Robert Cox, well-known citi,
zen of the Church Hill neighborhood, in
county Of Jefferson. lie was native Of
that county, born in the early part Of the
present century. lie was held in the high
est esteem.
The Koseiusko Star says that Mrs. Isaac
Peeler breathed her last on Thursday,
the 18th inst, at her husbands resi-.
dence near Center.
$4,000 worth of Jeans, constituted single
shipment to a single st. Louis house last
week-forwarded by the Mississippi Mills
says the Wesson Herald.
The Yazoo Sentinel says that the grand
jury of that county was organized with Col
S. NJ. Dyer as foreman. After an able
charge by the District Attorney, Maj. Foote
the jury retired to their room, where they
have been hard at work A petition, in
view of the detriment which would be occa-
stoned to the planting interest by the attend
ing of 50 many witnesses, jurors etc, was
presented to the judge, being signed by a
majority of the bar, asking that the civil
docket be continued, except in case when
the parties were ready and such matters az
could be disposed ofby the court. This pc.
tition was fayorably acted upon by the
Judge, and hence the greater portion Of the
civil docket has been continued.
Miss Francis Grifis, who died at Hardy
on the 2lst day of May was, in the 6gth
year of her age.
The Canton Citizen learns from the North
ern part of Madison county, that the crop
are very fattering, the stand Of
cotton being the finest seen for many years
From and after last Monday, regular
trains will be run on the Durant and Lex.
ington Railroad, between Durant and Black
Greek, carrying freight and passengers,
Miss Willie Hardy, the accomplished
laughter of Capt. w. II. Hardy, vice-Pres.
dent of the N. 0. & n. f. r. r. was mar
led at her fathers residence in Meridian
N the 22d inst. to Mr. A. S. Barnes, of No.
bile
The Enterprise Courier says that Mr.. 0
r. Evans, an old citizen of Clarke county,
md man who stood well among his neigh
'ors, died at his home about seven miles
Vest Of Quitman last week.
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STATE DEM.-CoS. Elk.
COMMITTEE.
JACKSON, Miss, May y, 1882.
4 meeting CT the State Executive Com
mittee of the Democratic-Co Conservative par
t., will be held in Jackson on
MONDAY, THE 18TH DAY
OF June next, for the purpose Of taking
steps for the reorganization Of the party in
the several Congressional Districts in the
State, and the holding Of Conventions for
the nomination Of candidates for Congress,
as we'll as the consideration Of other business
Of Importance to the party. 4 full attend
ance Of the committee is requested.
FRANK JOHNSTON,
Chr'n Dem.-Con. State FIX. Committe.
MARION SMITH, s,o.ot,.:a-
ID. i. PORTER, - y
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METHODIST OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

NASHVILLE, May -Thegeueral confer.
ence of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South elected to-day the following board of
managers of the church extension: Pres
dent, Jas. S. Lithgon, Louisville, Ky; treas.
urer, J. w: Proctor, Danville, Ky secre,a
ry, David Morton, Loui sville, KY mana.
gers, Jas. G. Carter, Charles Is. seymour
j. G. Norris II. c. Settle, Louisville; J.
c. Woodward, Lexington, Ky; T. Il. Car.
roll, Parkersburg, w. Va; G. d. Stands,
Senatobia, Miss; O. L. Vandeycnter st.
Joseph, No, G. i. Brown, Northwest Tex;
N. p Harris, Brownsville, Tenn, W. +.
Compton, Keukea, California; Joseph En-
DRY, Cervales, Oregon; James ;. Carlisle
South Caralina.
The Conference after submitting
proposition for a change of name, ad,
journed on the 25th, to meet at Rich.
mond Virginia.
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WASHINGTON kilograms announce
that the Committee ON commerce have
rejected the Reagan Railroad Regu-
lation bill, and the probabilities are that
the corporations are so strong that none
of the numerous schemes that have been
introduced in either house Zone by SEN
ator George of Mississippi among the
rest) viii pass. 1t is a live question.
however, and will have to be fought
out. In the long run the people who
have the votes win win, if they viii
stick together and make themselves
heard and felt.
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Acts Of the Legislature.

The printing of the Acts of last se8-
sion Of the Legislature will be COM
pleted this week, and during next week
copies will be delivered to Secretary Of
State. They Will make bulky volume
ofabout eleven hundred pages. Special
pains have been taken in the general
makeup Of the volume-lhe acts of
each class being grouped as far as prac-
teal, and the index being Jas complete
as it is possible to make it.
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fFeld that banner, soft, slowly
Treat it gently, it is holy,
Fer it droops above the dead
Touch it not, unfold it never
Let 1t droop there. furled forever"

WASHINGTON REPUBLICAN: The check
stamp tax is a nuisance and should be
abolished. 1t is tax upon the individual
who draws check, and does not come out
of the rich banking institutions and cor
porations, as some persons pretend. 1t is
inconvenient, at times embarrassing, and
very often ignored, which is unjust to those
who do pay it. Let this petty annoyance
be done away at once. The revenues of the
country are large enough without continu-
ing this repulsive and annoying system Of
personal tax.
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REPRESENTATIVES Hewitt, of New
York, has written a letter in which he
denies making the statement attributed
to him by General Chalmers, of Mis-
sissippi, that in a contest between a
white man and colored man Northern
Democrats could not afford to fillibuster.
He states that General Chalmers in his
contest had a fair hearing and as much
justice as can ever be expected from q
partisan majority.
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We learn that all parties to the con
troversy about the arrangement of the
9th Congressional District. express
themselves entirely satisfied with the
frank and Straightforward Statement Of
Representative Noel of Holmes.
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DEATH q Mrg. QaIn. d Rankin.
Brandon Renrblican1


Mrs. Elizabeth F. wife of DR.. 1. NJ. Quinn.
died at their residence, four miles east b
Brandon, on Monday morning last. Mrs
Qnlnn, nee Perryman, came from Pike county
MISS 10 this place with her husband, about
forty years ago, and was at the time of her
death about fffy-eight years of age. She wa,
beloved aud respected by all who knew her
as being pure, true, and noble Christian
woman, and her loss viii be severely felt by
al who knew her. She leaves q husband and
2 large family Of children and grandchildren
to mourn her death. She was 4 consi star.
member Of the Episcopal Church.
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4 MASS meeting of the Democracy Of
jackson county, called by the chairman
Mr.. NJ. B. Richmond of the Democrat
Star, has appointed delegates to the
Congressional Convention Of the 9th
Dis-rict which from appearances by
conn consent, will be held at Mag
nj. ~ he 10Th Of Augnst.
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Mr.. w. II. SEIrzLER has retired
from the editorial management Of the
Newton Free Press. He viii continue
in charge Of the business department.
and its political management viii be
confded to other hands.
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TIE West is clamoring to have tn,

TIE West is clamoring to have the
duty on railroad iron removed. Itadds
from two to three thousand dollars a
mile TO the construction of roads. The
repeal of the duty would save that
much, and the saving would be to the
people and not to the corporations, for
the reason that the cost of building
enters into the cost of transportation.
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THE Presbyterian General Assembly
adopted a resolution offered by the
special committee on Mormonism, in
dorsing and congratuIating Congress on
its action in passing a law for the extir-
patton Of The Utah Accumulation.
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In Is reported that seven thousand
acres Of cotton land which had been
worked one time, are under water by
the latest overflow in Bolivar. The
planters Of that county are to be COM
misserated In their misfortunes.
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CAPT. J. G. LEGGEFr, chairman, has
called meeting of the Democratic
Executive Committee of Pike county
at Magnolia on next Saturday for the
purpose of calling county convention
to select delegates to the Congressional
Convention of the 9th District.
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The letter of Hon. J. 5. Eaton, of the
Senate Committee, who considered and
reported the bill to repeal the pint law
is conclusive that the intent of its fran.
ers was not to interfere with the rights
ofpersons to sell by the pint until the
expiration of the time fixed by the IL
cense. We have no idea that the least
harm will result to any one who acts
upon this construction of the law.
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THE internal revenue taxes, and the
sO-ealled protective tariff, ARE yielding far
more revenue than is needed for the
legitimate purposes of the government.
1t is an inducement to all sorts of ex-
travagant expenditure and jobbery in
Congress. Both systems need reform
ing.
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TnE New York Senate has passed the
Railroad Commission bill, authorizing
the Governor to be chosen at the next
ensuing election to appoint the Com
missiOners. Both parties supported it.
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KEMPER HERALD: Judge TerraI, in his
charge to the grand jury of Harrison coun-
ty, instructed the grand jury not to find
bills against parties for selling liquor by the
pint, if the license so TO do had been pro-
cured prior to the repeal of the pint law.
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1000

LEADING Senators and members of
Congress say that it is impossible in any
event for Congress to adjourn before the
middle of July. Most Of the important
measures of the session remain to be
acted on.
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CANTON papers announce the arrival
Of Hon. o. r. Singleton, with Mrs.
Singleton, OH account of whose serious
illness he has obtained leave of absence
from the House of Representatives.
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The Yazoo Valley Road.

The Yazoo Herald has it from re-
liable source that the corps Of Engineers
of the Chicago, St. Louis and New Or
leans Railroad are now at work between
Iazoo City and Jackson locating per
manently the line of the Yazoo and
Mississippi Valley Railroad.
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Col. Manning a Candidate.

We are in receipt of letter from Col.
Van II. Manning, dated Washington May
10th, in which he requests us to say that he
is candidate for denomination for Con-
gress.-Holly Springs South.
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THE amount due the several States
and intended to be repaid under the five
per cent bill which has passed the Uni
ted States Senate, is s3,947, 900, is APP
r,nr1innnI ~ fnllnr.r
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KEGpEH HERALD: The term of Office Of
the Hon. J. S. Hamm, Judge of the 9TH Ju-
dicial District, closed on the 18th. Judge
Hamm retires with the best wishes of all for
his future happiness. and carries with him
the consciousness Of having performed the
duties incumbent upon him during his term,
fearIessly ard faithfully, with an eye single
to the happiness, peace and good order Of
society.
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IL New York bills prohibiting the
coloring of oleOmafgarine, butterine,
and adulterated cheese, and regulating
the manufacture and sale of these ar
ticles, have become laws.
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THE tendency in the wheat and corn
markets Of the West is downward.
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As FAR as we can judge by the tenor
of the discussions the Presbyterian
Church South in its Assembly at Allan
Ia, and the Methodist Church South in
its Conference at Nashville, both are
averse to merging themselves into the
Northern churches; but both are in
favor of cultivating a spirit of chris
tian brotherhood. Each will continue
to occupy its own ground and maintain
its own integrity. This will doubtless
be better. The churches as they now
stand are units with nothing to disturb
their harmony. "And Abram said unto
LOT, let there be no strife between ME
land thee. 3 Is not the whole
Gland before thee? Separate thyself
II pray thee from me- If thou wilt
take the left hand then / will go to
the right; or if thou depart to the
right hand, then I viii 60 to the
cleft"
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SEE call for a Democratic meeting in
Simpson county on the 18th Of June
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THE Governor OF Tennessee has signed
the bin to fund the State debt at so cents
With interest 1t S-4-5-6 per cent