davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20
The utah Abomination.

The Utah Commission have recon-
mended stringent amendments to the
laws to suppress polygamy. The cOun-
try win sustain Congress in the enforce
ment Of whatever measures may be
needed to stamp out the abominatiOn.
The territory Of Utah belongs to all
the people of all the States, and Con-
paess holds it in trust for their benefit.
It IS 4 crying shame that the aquatsers
Tory Who are devotees Of the
have been solong permitted
to ~ tae authority Of the government,
and % establish laws and customs which
elIscfsaIIy exclude 81 tie people but
their oun viIe sect from settling upon
ana enjoying the benefits 81 the com.
mon country The government hns DOT
acted lie part oI s izifh(sI IIuster
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20
nRofh Can't Survive, ;,

Says Pennsylvania, on all her State docu-
ments. The Keystone means that there is an
irepresssible conflict between tyranny and
freedom, and one or the other must succumb.
So there is between health and disease.
Every force that fights successfully against
disease should be heartily welcomed. Such
a fOrce-a host in itsslf--is Hunts Remedy,
and is special line Of attack is against kid
ney and liyerdiseases. over which it achieves
q wonderful triumph. If you have bodily
weakness, an aching back, a general sense
Of WEAKNESS or inertia, or drOpsical symp-
toms: II the kidneysor liver are deranged,
there IS no such medicine as Hunts Remedy.
Il gives notice 10 al such diseases 20 quit.
Pennsylvania Is right: both Hunts Rene
dy and these diseases can't survive, and "
Is they that ere conquered
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20


The feeling Is gaining ground thai
our election days in Mississippi are more
frequent than necessary. and that the
law ought to Be changed % a. 70 hold
the elections for county and State
Offices at the same time members of
Congress are chosen. There is force in
the suggestion. The opposition to the
change is founded upon the apprehen-
sion that the machinery of the federal
election laws might be used to control
State and county elections; but the re-
suit need not follow. The elections for
Congressman and State offices could be
held at the same time, and at eonven-
lent distance, and conducted by differ.
emit set of managers.
With proper regulations, fedora
supervisors could have no possible con
nection with the polls for the State anC
county elections. They could be re
strained from interference by stringen
laws to protect the freedom and purit,
of the ballot box. And while the posi-
Ibility of unlawful interference could b
thus avoided, the main point woul,
be achieved of saving the people from
the worry, excitement and waste of tim
incident to elections every year. Be
sides, a larger attendance at the poll
would be secured. The small vote il
the last election for members of Con
greSs, speaks volumes. Another thin
to be considered is that, should til
Democrats obtain control of the govern
ment, they viii repeal the federal cleo
ton laws, if they are true to thei
pledges.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20

Death the great leveler, has been among
us again, and has called to its cold embrace, a
noble gallant heart. On last Thursday even
ing, the pure spirit of WILLIE PIERCE passed
beyond the shadows of time to the further
shore, while he was enraptured with the hopes
of life, and in its bright and beautiful morn
ing. We had known him for thirteen years
had grown up with him from childhood's day
OF him it may be said, that seldom were all
the noble attributes that elevate mortals to
the skies, blended in such pleasing harmony
as in his young and generous nature His
mothers hope, his sisters joy, his brothers
model; he was the companion alike, of mirth-
full youth and pensive age. Brave and
chivalrous, delicate and sensitive, hopeful
aud ambitious, he had not yet entered the por-
tails Of manhood, when he was called away to
Join kindred spirits that had gone before
Let us not seek with our finite minds, tofathom
the mystery of death. and ask why this is but
rather let US in this hour of grief console our
selves with the belief, that far away from this
rest. May God and his angels come down
from on high and comfort his diseonsolate
mother, sisters and brothers. He entered
with heart and soul into all efforts seeking
good when the fire fend lighted up the
heavens with its baleful light, he was there at
his post battling to check its progress He
was a jealous member of the "Capital Light
Guards p in its reviews the ideal of grace; in
its councils the genius Of common sense. He
passed away as became a christian spirit,
quietly and as gently as the flowing of a rivs
ulet through the meadows. In the solemn
hour of his departure, there was 3 calmness
about his pale and manly face, that approached
the severity Of an angels look; and let us
hope we can but believe, that through the
mist, and beyond the beautiful stars of night,
he saw the golden light of the eternal morn
ing. i,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20
THE COURT OF APPEALS BILL

At the last session of Congress, a bill
prepared by President David Davis, Of
Illinois, passed the Senate, for the crea
ton of federal court of appeals in
each circuit of the United States, as q
practical method of relieving the over
charged dockets of the Supreme Court.
They are so crowded that several years
viii be required to clear it, even if no
other business accumulated. The neces-
sity for some measure of relief is press
ing. The Davis bill provides that
terms of the Court Of Appeals shall be
held in the several Judicial circuits at
the following places I'm the First cir
cult, Boston; Second circuit, New
YORK City; Third circuit, Philadelphia;
urth Circuit, Richmond; Fifth cir
t, New Orleans; Sixth circuit, Gin
uati; Seventh circuit, Chicago +;
nth circuit, ST. Louis, and Ninth
uit, San Francisco. Il is said that
House Judiciary Committee have
ded to report the Senate bill, but at
instance of Hon. Van Fl. Manning,
Mississippi, it win postpone its report
until the minority can be heard in favor
Of the bill which he has introduced and
which has been endorsed By many Of
the most experienced members Of the
bar, as The better Of the two.
In this connection, We will add that
Jackson, Mississippi, IS the best place
for holding the Court Of the Fifth cir
suit. Il Is more central than New Or
eans. and viii afford tbs privileges Of
better library for the use Of the bar and
Court
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20
The oglesby VS.. sigman Case.
HERyASpo. MISS. Dec. Is. 1882

HERSANDo, MISS, Dec. Is, 1882.
EDITORS CLARION: am pleased to see
your views of Oglesby vs.. sigman pub
lished. They are undoubtedly correct 1t
would, indeed, "affront common sense" as
you say, to ho.d that clerical error, under
our statutes, cannot be corrected. They
are wholly directory. County Commission
ers, are quasi judicial officers, and there is
no analogy between their duties and those
of the Secretary of State, which are wholly
ministerial. In Oglesby vs.. Sigman, the
point was made that the Commissioners had
judicially acted and passed judgment on the
point presented by the petition. The court
held the point well taken. The court can
not compel judicial officers to act, and hay
ing acted, nlandamus will not lie.
The "dicta" in Oglesby vs. Sigman
affords no authority to support the decision
in the Manning Chalmers case, and it is
certainly very proper to call public atten-
ton to the matter as you have done.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20
The State Grange.

This body of the solid and intelligent
citizens of our State adjourned on the
18th, after a laborious session of four
days in which many economic questions
and measures which were proposed for
the good of the Order, were discussed.
Worthy Master, Capt. Put Darden Of
Jefferson presided with his. accustomed
dignity and ability His address at the
opening of the Grange, of which we had
the pleasure to speak in our last mum
Der, has been sent us for publication by
order of the body, by Mrs. Helen A
Ably, the accomplished Secretary of the
Grange, and will be printed in our mex
issue.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20
100 REroRr lcoIonIp.l

JACKSON. MISS, Dee. 1, 1882.
70 the Honorable Board Of Mayor and Alder
men Of the City Of jackson:
GExTEENEs--I have the honor as Sexton for
the eolored people, to submit the following
report Of interments Of colored people in the
City Cemetery during the month of Noyem-
Der, 1882:
years, consumption
November I, Ephraim Bradford, age 4s
November ID Anna Harris. age 81 years,
consumption.
NOvember2l Swift Bradford, age IS years,
natural decay.
November e. Mary Miles, age / year,
Whooping cough pauper.
November 30, Lewis Story, age 63 wears.
pneumonia; from Kinds county.
Very Respectfully submitted.
ToaY BARNES, City sexton.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20

On motion, the Street Committee was in.
stracted to remove the obstruction in the str.s,
frouting the Edwards House
On motion, the Mayor, with the Police Com.
mittee, was instructed to employ additional
policemen on the force during the Christina
holidays.
Mr.. John C. Garraway was elected nv n, rl..
nation City Marshal for the unexpired term
On motion, the Street Committee was autbo.
rized to negotiate for the opening of a street
north of Alcorn's Lane, from West street
through to Parish street.
The following resolution was adopted.
Rssolred, That the Mayor be instructed Ia
procure legal advice as to the validity of for
mer tax deeds of property sold to the CITY for
writing, as early as practicable, to the Board
The Committee on Retail liquor Petitions
made the following report:
Your Committee, TO whom was referred the
petitions of L. FragiacOmO and Geo. Lemon "a
retail vinous and spirtuous liquors find after
careful count, that they have the requisite
number of signers as required by law, that
these petitions have been filed one month, and
published three weeks in the newspapers
would therefore recommend that license be-
granted said petitioners for one year.
w. O. LowD,
| BEN JONES
| II. SPEN0LER
Committee
On motion, the report was received and
the licenses granted upon the payment Of $500
to the State and 500 10 the City, and filing
proper bond by each Of said petitioners.
The petitions of G. Hinckle, Mrs. H. Cohen
and Muller Son, to retail vinous and spirit
uous liquors, were presented and filed
| On motion the Board adjourned.
JOHN McGILL, MAYOR.
| NJ NJ. McLEoD City Clerk.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20

S1-AA0N . hEfOhI WHITE
JACKSON, MISS, Dec l, 1882.
To the Honorable Board Of Mayor and Alder.
men of the City of jackson:
GESTLEMEy-I have the honor, as Sexton for
the white people, to make the following report
Of interments in the City Cemetery and Jew
1882:
November g. Simon Schwartz's child, from
Bolton; Jewish Cemetery.
November Is, Mary B. HUFF. age 5 years,
November Is, Mr. Steve Ryan's child, still
November p, Jas. A. Hawkins, age 40 years,
pneumonia.
November q, Jas. Parkers child. infant.
November %, Mrs. Mary B. Brown, age 81
years, consumption; from Meridian.
November Is, Mary Yinson, age q years.
chronic diarrhea.
November %, P. w. Lusk, age 10 years,
locomotor ataxia
Respectfully,
PHILfr RYAN, City Sexton.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20

Special to The Times-Democrat. /

Special to the Iimes-Democrat.
WASHINGTON, Dec. I5.-Senator George
of Mississippi, to-day made statesmanlike
speech on civil service reform. The Rspub
icans, be said, after more than 20 years en-.
joyment of the Offices Of the government al
at once discovered that they we're violently
anxious for reform in the civil service.
The results of the recent elections, no doubt
assisted them greatly ii this discovery. They
now piteously plead with as, said the Sena-
Tor, 10 assist them in tying their hands So
they cannot be turned out Of Office. The
Senator said that though this was the con.
ditinn Of affairs, he sincerely believed II was
the duty Of Congress TO legislate ii favor 81
reform in the civil service. He did not BE-
lieTe II the policy that to the yicEors be.
long the sp0Ils.g He believed Il legizlafine
for the good Of the whole country, without
regard 70 party interests The best way q
strengthen party vas 10 make party in
tsresis secondary 70 ths interests e the
people
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20
A Good Combination,

THE CLARION and AMERICAN AGRIcUL.
TURIsT will be sent to any address for the
year 1883, for $3.50. All who avail them
selves Of this offer will receive plate copy
of Dupre's last great painting, in th'
Meadow" The American Agriculturist i
a standard authority on agriculture ant
horticulture. It is deliberately illustrated
and altogether is a marvel in journalism.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20

The Ways and Means Committee of
the House are engaged on the tariff.
They are taking the list of articles as
prepared by the Tariff Commission,
seriatim, and adjusting them according
to the Judgment of the Committee. It
has been well remarked they might
have taken the Tariffas it stands, during
the last session and done the same thing
without the Intervention of the Com
mission, which was in truth, device
for delay.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20
Capitol Light Guards.

The following were chosen officers of the
Capital Light Guards, at their meeting on
9th inst: Geo. S. Green, Captain; J. w
Robinson, LIST Lieut.. R. L. Daniels, %
Lieut.. Geo. "A. Hunter, 81 Lieut.. J. B
Lusk, 1st or Orderly Sergeant; w. A. Zealy,
J. o. Fuller, A. L. Julienne, J. L. Boyd
I'd, Sd, 4th, and 5th Sergeant; j. Kausler
W. Fl. Terrett, L. Bloom, 1st, ID, and 81
Corporals The offices of 4th and 9Th Cor
p9rals to be hereafter filed by members who
show greatest proficiency in drill.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20
GregorY,s Seeds.

One of the largest seed establishments in
the United States is located at arblehead
Mass, and is owned and managed by James
]. H. Gregory. Mr.. Gregory has earned a
reputation second to none throughout every
State in the Union, of selling the most re-
liable seeds that can possibly be obtained
Notice his advertisement in another col
umn.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20
sonth Mississippi Conference.
Jackson DISTRICT.

- E1s1.7 Ill II.1lI
Jackson District-W. Z. C. Hunnieutt,
P. E.
Jackson Station Chas. B. Galloway
Madison Circuit-P. a. johnson.
Sharon Circuit-H. r. Caldwell.
Dover Circnit-T. ~. Adams.
Silver Creek-M. A. Bell.
Camden Ci.cuit--J. w. Chambers.
Yazoo City Station-T. B. Hollemau.
Edwards Cireuit-E. Fl. Mounger.
Raymond Circnit-D P. Bradford
Canton Station-H. r. Singleton.
Kinds Mission-Henrv Lee Scarborough
Benton and Midway. w. Cooper.
Tranquil CiTeuit-R. L. Davis.
Missionary to China-J. w. Lambnth.
Editor New Orleans Adyocate-Chas. B
GALLOWAY.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20
4 Knabe il the white House.
t;more Americana

Baltimore American.
There was seen yesterday at Messrs
Knabe-N Co.'S factory magnificent con.
cert grand. just finished by them for The
presidential mansion. President Arthur
who IS thorough connoisseur of music, II
selecting piano Tor the White House,
decided Is favor 81 the Knabs Piano as lis
preferences. and ordered accordingly the
rsersk re5arred "a. Il conesrl
grand. 81 beautiful finish, ID richly carved
rosewood case, and Of superb tone and &C.
lion an instrument worthy il every
respect of tie place il i to oceupy. & Was
shipped q is destination yesterday
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20
Partizan School Teachers.

Now let the partizan school teachers who
neglected their calling to control the cleo
tions, have their reward. CLARION.
That's our sentiment We anxiously
wait to see what action our County Super
intendent Of Education will take in this
connection Madison Democrat.
We have had enough Of il in Kinds, and
IS one man the taxpayers insist that the
nuisance should be abated Politics and
school teaching don't 60 well together, and
political teachers should quit teaching, or
politics, or both and go to work in the
field Raymond Gazette.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20

SEVERAL bills have been introduce
in Congress, the present session, pI
viding for the legal regulation of
ter State commerce and for the punis
ment of railroad combinations form
for the purpose of preventing COMPETE
lines of railway from penetrating 4
Territories and passing through
States. The Commissioner of RaiIros
has made timely recommendation D.
the subject, and the President endorses
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20
MARRIED..

PAxTox-NoLAND On the 18th inst, at the
residence of Mr.. Hal holland, Mr.. A. G. Pax
ton and Miss Mary H. holland. The atten.
dants were Mr.. A. j. Aldridge and Miss Ida
Miss Lottie Childs; MIR. S. Vaughn holland
and Miss Kate Melville, together with tive
lovely little girls, Edith Bachelor ana Annie
Misunderstanding Herald.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20

The Improvement of the Mississippi
river is a measure ofenough Importance
to require that itshould be provided for
in a separate measure. Two-thirds of the
safes are directly concerned in the
scheme. and all of them are indirectly
concerned in it. It is big enough and
~-,-ht = ha- strnnp enonoh to stand
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20
Harner,s Razar 70 IsS3.

The Bazaar is acknowledged to be the best
periodical for women published il the Eng
Iish language. 1t is the American authori-
t. upon Fashion, Household Affairs, Eth
quette and kindred matters. Its literary
department Is of the highest order. Its
illustrations comprise exquisite eneravings
from the works Of eminent artists, with por-
traits, local sketches and amusing comic
pictures It's communications with the
Capitals Of Europe is such As to enable it to-
make immediate announcement Of all the
changes and notifications In styles that
take place in the centres Of fashion, thus
enabling its readers to dress in the most
becoming attire At the smallest expense
This feature alone Is worth 70 q family
many times the subscription price, 81. The
Magazine and Bazaar will Be sent to one
address one rear for 81
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20

CONGRESS will take holiday adjourn
ment from the 22d of December to the
ID of January, which leaves about fifty
working days of the session. Chief
among the subjects under consideration
are civil service reform, the tariff and
internal revenue laws, reduction of let
ter postage, silver coinage, inter state
commerce, etc.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20

81 tie annual election Of officers n Alb
aEdeen Ledge. No s. last week, the follow
ing were chosen for next year Wm. @.
Elkin. Worthy Master. Andrew Wood,
Senior Warden Morris Stsrn, Junior War
den MTsr eatfuan, Treasures r b
BEennins Seall g. Lnndin, Tyler.
AIl zeal9Na eE and GOOD workers
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20

The true meaning of the United
States Judge Bonds decision in the pros
ecution of South Carolina officials for
prohibiting United States Supervisors
from entering the places of registration
in Charleston and undertaking to inter
fere in the progress of the registration,
is that the United States officers had no
business in those places. Let whom it
NAV concern make n note af;t
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20

TIE death of DR.. William Reid, one
of the oldest and most esteemed citizens
of Madison county, is announced. He
died at his home, on the 18th suddenly
of appoplexy, universally beloved and
lamented.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20

The people who are coaching Mr..
Joseph E. Mcdonald for the Presiden-
cy, will not improve his chances by
naming cabinet for him in advance,
with Auguste Belmont, of New York,
agent of the Rothchilds, for Secretary
of the Treasury.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20

TIE WATER VALLEY PROGRESS,
Capt. S. B. Browns new eight page
paper, is at hand-a perfect model in
form and matter, as we predicted it
would be. It will be what its name
imports, live paper, fully abreast with
the current of events. We wish it God
speed.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20

TIE latest election wonder is the sue
cess OF Albert Palmer, Democratic
candidate for mayor of Boston over
Samuel A. Green. Republican, and the
Citizens candidate by a majority Of
over 1000.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20
JACKSON. Mss. Dec. 6. Is!

At a regular meeting of the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen of the City of Jackson, held
Wednesday, December 6, 1882, there were pres
emit, Hon. John McGill, Mayor; Aldermen
Hamilton, Hull, Jones, Lowd, Spengler and
Taylor.
On motion, the reading of the minutes Of
the last meeting was dispensed with.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20
Harper's New Monthly magazine for 1883

This Magazine has aptly been styled s'The
Giant of the Monthlies." Practically there
is no limit to the circulation or influence of
Magazine like this, conducted in spirit
so broad and catholic, always vitalized by
the strongest impulse of current thought
and action. Harper's Magazine is the best
Magazine for the Home, never intruding
elements of controversy, but bringing to the
hearthstone the richest treasures of imagi-
nation and art. In descriptive illustrated
articles and character sketches it is especial
II rich. Its brilliant galaxy Of contributors
is uneqnalIed. Miss Woolson, the author
of "Annen the most original American
novel ever written, leads off with a new
story, entitled 'sFor the Major" and Mr..
Charles Reade's series of short stories are
part of the rare literary repast the publish
ers will lay before their vast clientage in
1888. Noperiodical issued at 81 can COM
pare with it. a volume is library in it
ealf
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20

tn University Magazine for Noyem
hand, with abundant evidence
talent of its conductors. Mr..
;. Willing, jr., of Copiah, is the edi-
tor-in.ehief, and one of the staff is Mr.
E. \. Lowe of Kinds.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20

THE enterprising publishers of the
Crystal Springs Monitor issued their
paper daily during the session of the
Conference, with ample reports of its
proceedings.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20

While THE CLARION has decided con-
victions, and expresses itself impartial
ly on questions as they arise, without
claiming to be infallib!e, it is, neverthe-
less, anxious to give its readers the ben
eft of both sides. Therefore, if any
body wishes to controvert what appears
in its columns, they needn't do it in a
roundabout way. Our columns are open
to all corners.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20

a statement in the Times-Dem-
oera:, encourages the hope that Mr..
J. G. Clarke will be induced to continue
at the head of the G. st. L. & N. o. r.
r. management.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20
ADVANCEMENT.

I'VE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w II. G. Conn Esq., Of Copisb, IS a candi-
didate for District Attorney of the 9th Judi
cial District, subject to the 2ecision Of Dem
ocratie Conservative Nominating Convention.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-12-20
REPORTS OF OFFICERS {.
CITY CLERKS REPORT.

CITY CLERKS REPORT.
JACKSON, Miss, Dec.'6, 1882.
To the Honorable Board Of Mayor and AL
dermen of the City of jackson:
| GENTLEMEN l herewith submit my report
/ of warrants and licenses issued during the
month of November, 1882.