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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14
WEDNESDAY, JUNE Il. 1882.
THE members of the Congressional

THE members of the Congressional
Executive Committee selected by the
last Congressional Convention of the
District in which they then resided,
now residing in the It'll District, have
been requested by the State Executive
Committee to meet at jackson on the
9Th of July to appoint time and place
for Congressional Convention in said
District. The counties composing the
District are Madison, Kinds, Rankin,
Simpson, Lincoln, Franklin, Jefferson,
Claiborne and Copiah.
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The Star Route Trial.

In the trial of the Star Route robbers,
the Philadelphia American observes, a
verdict of guilty is not the main thing.
No one can count on that in a trial
where sin is plated by millions of gold.
But WHAT'S wanted is such a presenta-
ton of the evidence against the conspi-
rators and their abettors as will secure
that verdict from the greater jury
the American public, viii consign
them to private life, if not to prison,
with the stamp of infamy on them.
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The TariF Commissioners.

Z The President has appointed the fol
lowing nominations to be members d
the tariff commission Wm. A. Wheeler,
New York, chairman; John L. Hayes,
Massachusetts, Henry w. Oliver, jr.,
Pennsylvania; Austin N. Garland,
Illinois; Jacob Amber, Ohio; John S.
Phelps, Missouri Robert P. Porter,
District of Columbia; John w. II. IN.
derwood, Georgia; and Duncan F. Ken.
ner, Louisiana.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

THE railway commission bill, which
has passed the New York Legislature,
provides for three commissioners. Two
shall be selected by the next Governor
of the State, one from each party. One
shall be appointed by the joint action of
two commercial bodies and the Anti
Monopoly League. The powers with
which they are invested are those
sketehed by the demands of the League.
They are to see that the charges for
freights between non-competitive points
bear some relationt to those for through
freight, and they are to secure a system
of full reports as to the business, debts,
assets and earnings of the roads.
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IT seems that R. b Hayes has been
made Chairman Of the Board of Direc-
tors to distribute the Slater Fund for the
benefit Of the Southern coIored people.
The New York Sun congratulates Hayes
on having at last got into place where
he can receive salary that does not
belong to another man.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

In the House on the 9th, Mr.. Ding
ley reported from the Banking and Cur
rency Committee bill suspending the
issue of silver certificates and limiting
the coinage of silver dollars. In other
words, doing away with silver as money
metal as underline law of 1873 which
was repealed by the act remone thing sill
yer in 1878. The fight between the
money power and the monopolists on
the one hand, ana the industrial classes
on the other, upon this question, is in
evitable.
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The Natchez Jackson and Columbus
Railroad.
The Natchez jackson aud Columbus

The Natchez jackson aud Columbus
Road is now in running order from
Natchez to Raymond. There is reason
for believing that it viii be completed to
jackson BY the 1stof October. The OBJ
iect of the management is to make con-
nection with other roads importation at
the earliest moment; and We have the
assurance of Capt Dufin, the energetic
contractor, that the work can be done
by that time, and what he determines
can be done is very apt to be done.
This road, which is essentially Missis-
sippi enterprise-built with the money
of BIississippians-is deseryedly the pride
of our people. 1t has all the appoint
ments of frst-class road, and its bene-
fits to the country within reach will be
inestimable. Numerous prosperous
towns and villages have sprung up along
the line of the road. Oakley, Kinds
county, promises to be a point of con-
siderable trade The premises are own
ed by that large-heartedand enterprising
citizen, Mr.. W. R. Sively, who is al
ready doing a successful merehantile
business. Lowry, called in honor of
the old and respected citizen, on whose
premises it is located, promises to be a
live place but by universal consent
Utica viii command larger trade than
any other point between Natehez and
jackson, unless it be Raymond or Fay
cite. 1t is situated in fertile, well
settled region abounding in all the ele-
ments of wealth and prosperity. The
good fortune of Utica will not neeessa-
rily work an injury to Edwards as some
suppose. 1t has an assured trade and adj
vantages of which nothing can deprive
it. Besides it must be remembered,
that Railroads make business, and Ed
wards will get her share of the increase.
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Immigration Important Circular
from the State Commissioner.
OFFrcR OF InmraRarroN
= = -Nsl4 2 ll-sEAN1 AA4A To
AND AGRICULTURE,
JACKSON, Mss, June y, 1882.

Z
JACKSON, Mss, June y, 1882.
EDITORS CLARION: From the enclosed
circular you will perceive it is male t'sa
duty Of the Commissioner of Immigration
and Agriculture, to authorize the organi-
cation Of Auxiliary Boards in such counties
as may desire them" VIII you be so kind
as to present this matter to the people of
our State, through your widely circulated
and valuable paper.
In few weeks the pamphlets and maps
ordered by an Act of the Legislature will
be ready for distribution. The Deputy
Commissioner will then take trip through
the Western, Northern and Southern At
lantie States, for the purpose of masking the
vast resources and advantages of eur State
known, and to induce good class of immi.
grants to purchase lands and settle in
Mississippi. To do this efectuaIly, it is
necessary to have list and description Of
the lands for sale in each county, with the
price of the same, so that the purchaser can
be put in direct communication with the
land seller
Blanks for the description OF, and price of
lands, will be furnished to each county upon
application to this Office, or to the Deputy
Commissioner.
Yours very respectfully,
E. G. WALL, Commissioner.
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GOvAN, the former colored route agent on
the Mississippi & Tennessee Railroad, was
convicted at Oxford Monday of robbing the
mails, and sentenced for two years to the
United States Penitentiary at Chester, Ills.
After be was convicted Goyan said to Judge
Hill: MAY it please your honor, as l am
physically unable to do manual labor, can't
You give me some light work to do?" OF
course the Judge could not comply with
such an impudent request.-(Panola Starr
This reminds us of the story of a
French Duchess who had led a licentious
life, and in dying expressed the be-
lief that God would deal gently with a
lady of her rank.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

THE Democratic Executive Commit
tee Of Amite county, has calleda Coun-
ty Convention on Monday, July II,
1882, for the purpose of selecting dele
gates to the Congressional Convention
at MAGNOLIA.
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THE Executive Committee of the Ma
tional Board of Health has adopted a
system by which it hopes to prevent
further importations of smallpox, and
lessen the danger of further epidemic.
The system requires vessel-owners
bringing emigrants TO examine their
condition on receiving them, and refuse
any that have been exposed to small
po1. Any cases on board must be iso-
lated. They are to be inspected again
on landing, and vaccination and disin-
lection of baggage rendered where ne
cessary. Inspectors have been appoint
ed to operate on railroads in the interior
of the country, and inquire. into the
condition of immigrants, and where
cases occur on trains to vaccinate others
and fumigate the baggage.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

THE amount proposed to be expended
for river and harbor improvements the
present year is 81, O0O, 600, a sum
larger than vas required to defray the
whole expenses Of the government I'M
der Gen. Jackson's administration.
Mississippi win receive but a small
share IN the distribution.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

The Ripley Advertiser Of the Sd says !:
Last weeks issue closed the thirty
sixth volume Of the Ripley Advertiser,
and with this number ne commence the
thirty-seventh volume. This paper was
established in 1912, by our father. John
F. Ford. It is the oldest paper in
North Mississippi.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

A SPECIAL election viii be held IN
Iowa on the 9th inst. on 5 oonstitu-
tiOnal amendment prohibiting the man
ufacture or sale Of ale, vine, beer and
spirits. This IS the amendment already
adopted and IN force ii Kansas and IN
course Of submission ii Indiana.
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I VuA0 Vt
E. G. WALL, Commissioner.
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF TMMIGRA !
TON AND AGRICULTURE, STAT OF
Observation-Disclosures No. ,.

J
JACKSON, MISS, June 6, 1882.
DEAR SIR: Section 3 of an Act, approx
ed March Sth, 1882, to organize and regu-
late the duties of the Department of Imml-
grafton, reads as follows
"That the Commissioner of immigration
be and is hereby empowered to authorize
the organization of Auxiliary Boards of I'm
migration and Agriculture in such eoun-
ties in the State as may desire the same"
SEC. 6. That said Commissioner shall use
all needful means to secure the cooperation,
with him, on the part of said Auxiliary
Boards, that he urge upon the same imme
-diate action so as to secure provision for
the settlement of immigrants, the listing
and description oflands for sale in their res
pective counties, together with the price and
terms of sale of same"
la compliance with the above sections of
said act, | hereby appeal to you to aid in the
organization of an Auxiliary Board of I'M
migration in your county. In the counties
desiring immigrants it is necessary to have
some active and energetic persons to receive
and show lands to purchasers aud settlers,
and an organization of an Auxiliary Board
in each county will best meet the want.
If you cannot personally attend to this
matter, will you kindly present it to others
in your county who take an interest in inn
migration, and use your influence in the or
ganization of Board? Please let me hear
from you al your earliest convenience.
Yours very respectfully,
EG. WALL, Commissioner.
n. R.-Perhaps the Board of Supervisors
for your county would be the best organic
alton to cooperate with this Department.
This circular has been sent to the Chance
~ Clerk of each county in the State.
Z. G. WALL.
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Alabama Democrats

IN STATE CONVENTION, MAKE EoMINA-
TONS AND ADOPT A PLATFORM OF
PRINCIPLES.
MONTGOMERY, June s, 1882.
The Alabama Democratic State Con-
vontion nominated Z. A. O'Neal for
Governor by acclamation. II. c.
Tompkins was nominated for Attorney
General: Ellis Phelan, for Secretary Of
State j. II. Vincent, for State Treas
urer; J. VI. Carmichael, for Auditor,
and II. c. Armstrong, for Superintend-
ent of Education.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

THE accounts from the cotton region
are greatly discouragiug. Owing to
excessive rains in the early spring and
cold nights later, the growth of the
weed is several weeks backward and it
is small and unpromising. The unfa-
vorable season, the inundation ofthe riv-
err region, and the reduction of acreage
will render short crop in 1882 inevita-
bic.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

AFTER temporary suspension By
fire. the Meridian Observer Is issued
again, this time BY Col Shannon alone
-he having purchased the interest Of
III. Dement, in the paper.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

CoTToS is king in its manufactured
State. No other article is of such great
necessity to the world of commerce.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

WHAT is known as the Mississippi
Valley Railroad, with New Orleans and
Memphis as the terminal points, by way
of Vicksburg, bids fair to be speedily
constructed The route is not definite
ly determined, but it is believed that it
will intersect the Natchez and jackson
Road at Fayette which will give to that
healthy location the benefit of Rail-
road crossing. When the scheme of
State Female College which was so ably
championed by Representative Whitney
aided by his colleague, Col. Harper, is
carried out, Fayette will be one of the
strong competing places for the in
stitution. 1t has commodious buildings
erected for the purposes of a Seminary of
high grade, which are understood to be
at the disposal of the State.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

Tar scarlet fever i epidemic at
Tieksburg and this appalling fact
suggests that excursions 10 that city
b postponed until the danger i over,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

TIE lower house of Congress has vo-
ted s2,7Oo,0oo the present session for
public buildings in various parts Of the
country. By the way. what about the
building at Jackson for which an APP
preparation of 100000 was voted a
year or two ago?
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

THE Kansas colored voters are assert
ing themselves. They have nominated
IS their Congressional candidate Alfred
Fairfax, al ex.slave. One Of the exc
busters, We presume
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THE New Orleans Christian Advocate

THE New Orleans Christian Advocate
mentions that the average salary paid
last year in the Mississippi Conference,
of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, was about four hundred dollars.
There is no class of men who perform
equal labor, to say nothing of its value,
which is inestimable, for such small
remuneration.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

The Association djourned Friday even
ing. Saturday morning, the members left
by Railroad for Raymond and enioyed tho
pleasures Of ride on the Natcbez & Jack
son Railway. At Raymond they were
handsomely entertained and on reaching
Bolton were welcomed by an address from
the Mayor, and an address by Mr.. Harry
feyton, to which President Burkitt re-
spOnded. Messrs E. F. Noel and ]. NJ.
Roseborough, in response to calls, replied
eloquently and all enjoyed thesumptusus
lunch that had been spread by the hospita-
bic citizens Of Bolton for their refreshment.
Col. J. r Witherss that prince Of large
hearted gentlemen, with other young gem
tlemen, accompanied the Association as far
q jackson, and did the agreeable as none
Others could have done.
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ADDIrIoxAL PROCEEDINGS.

On motion Of Maj. Harper, the follow
ing ladies we're unanimously elected honor
airy members, viz:
Mrs. r. Walpole, Mrs. f. T. Cooper. Miss
Sallie Morgan, Miss Mamie Womack, Miss
Mona Frantz, Mrs. II. NJ. Prewitt' Miss
Annie Wright.
The following resolution was adopted
hes0fced, That it is the duty of every
once holder in the State Of Mississippi. to
give all his work, patronage and influence
70 the press Of his county, and it Is the
opinion of the Mississippi State press
Association, that no county or State officer
IS entitled, or should expect 10 receive tbe
support Of the people of the State Who sends
any OF his work or patronage out of his
county or State.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

IL the plan of Episcopal visitation by
the college of Bishops of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South. Bishop Will
son will attend Mississippi Conference,
December 18th, at Crystal Springs, and
Bishop Keener, North Mississippi Con
ference, November 29th, at Corinth.
Bishop Paine, at his request, and by
of the General Conference, has
been relieved from active duty. Bishop
Keener has charge of the Central Next
can Mission. Bishop McTyeire has
charge of the China Mission and the
Brazil Mission.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

TIERS VIII be nolegislation to regulate
Interstate Commerce by Congress at
the present session. On the 18th Mr..
Reagan moved to suspend the rules and
discharge the Committee on Commerce,
and make that bin a continuous special
order for the 18th Of December next.
Lost rs yeas to Is nays--for want Of
two-thirsls IN the affirmative.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

1IR. n. K 1In1KR has been con
frmed Il PostmasteE 1t Grenaan.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

Ok the 9th inst, the people of Iowa
will vote for or against an amendment
to the State constitution absolutely pro-
hibiting the manufacture and sale of in
toxicating drinks. The proposed amend
ment is as follows:
No person shall manufacture for sale, sell
or keep for sale as a beverage, any intoxicat-
ing liquors whatever, including ale, wine
and beer. The General Assembly shall by
law prescribe regulations for the enforce
ment of the provisions herein contained,
and shall thereby provide suitable penalties
for violations ofthe provisions thereof
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

HoS. T. NJ FAvRE, Chairman, has
called a meeting of the Democratic
Executive Committee, of Hancock, at
Pennington, Miss, June oath, 1882,
for the purpose OF deciding on time
and place for holding County Conven-
ton to elect delegates to the Congress
sional Convention of the 9Th District.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

4 BILL has been introduced in Con-
gress to remove the postage from news
papers mailed from the office Of publ
cation to regular subscribers The
Postmaster-General Howe has recon-
mended the repeal, and it should be
done. The law is virtually tax on
knowledge.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

IT will be seen that Capt Frank
Johnston after term of successful and
satisfactory service has retired from the
Craftsmanship Of the State Executive
Committee, and is succeeded by Hon.
". L. Hemingway who will bring ex-
perience and ability to the discharge CT
its duties.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

The following is about all that has
transpired of the Republican State Ex-
ecutive Committee which assembled in
this city last week. Hon. Ell. c. Niles,
offered the following resolution which
was adopted unanimously:
Resoloed, That the Congressional Commit
tees of the State shall consist of the former
members of the districts in which they now
reside, except where vacancies exist, the
said Congressional Committees shall pro-
ceed to fill said vacancies, aud it shall be
the duty of said committees to meet at such
times and places As the chairman or mem
bers of each committee may suggest to or
ganize and transact such other business as
may be expedient,
The Hon. James Hill presented the
following resolution, which was adop-
ted
ResoIced, That we indorse the course of
the administration of President Arthur, and
tender to him our heartfelt thanks for his
prompt and earnest efforts for the relief of
our suffering people in the overfowed dis
tricts, and for his message in favor of gov
eminent aid in rebuilding our levees, for
guarding and projecting the people of the
Mississippi Valley against the recurrence of
similar disasters.
The average Republican sentiment
seemed to be that the Republicans would
claim the right to name, the candidates
to be supported by anti-Democrats in
the 3rd and 18th Districts and that they
would accord to Independents and
Greenbackers the candidates in the other
Districts If they Desired
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-06-14

CONGRESS, after six months session,
has achieved hardly anything worth
mentioning. The receipts for the next
fiscal year are estimated at four hundred
millions of dollars, and after the regular
items of expenditure are paid, there
will be probably a surplus of at least
100000, 900. Towards this surplus the
corruptionists are directing their efforts.
IL another column correspondent
makes some timely suggestions to Boards
of Supervisors in regard to the act
passed at thelast session of the Legisla-
ture as to equalizing the assessment of
property at the regular terms in April,
annually" and hence their appointment
at any other time, while it might be a
compliance with the spirit, would not
be with the letter of the law.
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In this address I do not propose to suggest
how 3 member should conduct his paper nor
what his rate Of advertising and subscription
should be-Whether be should publish his
journal entirely At home, 81 on the es-opera-
tive plan. These are matters, claim, that
this Association has no power to regulate
When an editor or publisher invests his eapf-
tai II newspaper Office. from my standpoint
be has aright % manage i 10 suit his oWn in
terest and convenience. So long e. he does not
conduct Il 70 the Injnry Of the people among
whom be lives and the profession "a which be
belongs. a printing Office Is prspafs property
sud il many respects occupies the same nosi-
ton % far as the public i concerned s. doss
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lion Ian III Minnesota was carried
t0 lie extent Oh tile 9th Of hanging a
boy twelve years old, charged with muir
der. The report says that ''the propri-
ETY. Of lynching him was freely discussed,
and twenty resolute men broke into the
jail and with great difficulty broke open
his cell and seized him, the terrified boy
saving: Don't, boys this is too rough
The lynchers carried him to the railroad
track, a few rods away, rested ladder
against telegraph pole, looped one end
of the rope around his neck, and throw
ing it overa round of the ladder, hoisted
away. He was dead in few moments.
The lynchers kept the crowd back with
drawn revolvers, and as soon as the
work was done scattered in all direc-
tons" The murder of this child by a
"resolute" body of men after 'Efreely
discussing" the subject, is the latest
phase of moral development in the land
where exclusive claim to religion and
morality and respect for law set up.
Here in the South which is the unmeri-
ted object of 50 hany unjust reproaches,
lynching is practiced for but a single OBJ
ject, and that is the iustifable one of
protecting female purity and helpless
ness. The fury of mob in the South
neverexpends itself twelve year old
children.
IL the Democrat, Natchez has first
class live newspaper. The business
manager, Capt. Lambert, has been en-
dorsed by the people in electing him to
the responsible office of Sheriff of Adams
county. In canvassing for an executive
officer, their choice naturally feel upon
the able financial head of the Democrat.
The editor, Maj. Grafton, unites the ex-
perience of matured life to the zeal and
enthusiasm of young manhood. His
style is flowing and graceful, and the
paper is conducted on the high plane Of
dignity and courtesy. 1t never de-
scends to abuse. Maj. Grafton is an old
citizen of Kinds Indeed, he realizes
that he owes her debt of gratitude he
can never repay. She gave him one of
the fairest and best of her daughters for
help-meet, and in requital he has i'm
proved every opportunity which has
been afforded him to serve her through
the columns of his paper. As COM
pliment to the Democrat, the Majors
able associate, Mr.. Diers, was made
one of the officers of the State Press As
ISOLATION