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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-09-06


Below we publish q spirited call upon
the people Of Madison By Robert Powell,
ESQ. the active and aggressive chairman
Of the Democratic Executive Committee
for that county. He says truly that We
are in the presence of a great crisis, and
that the purpose of the Republican par
ty to force the race issue in this District
is not to be doubted. We feel assured
that the people of Madison will heed
the signal he has hcisted from the watch
tower and take timely action TO over
come the threatened danger:
We are in the presence of a great crisis.
The action Of the Republican District Conyen.
lion at HaIzehurst in contemptuously reject
inc All oyertures from the whites, has defined
the issue so distinctly that wayfaring man,
though fool, could not be deceived. Stript
of ali covering the issue presents itself plain
" for your consideration, whether you will
have Democracy or Republicanism, Barksdale
or Jim BILL, q negro or d white man 70 rule
over and represent you. You remember too
we'll how the Republican party governed MS
previous 10 1875, how il dwarfed our manhood,
set aliens to rule over us, and like leeehes
sucked the very life-blcod from our Empower
| ished people. Ii you desire return to such
| govern nent, if you desire an inferior race to
dominate over public affairs, you will elee,
| Jim Hill to Congress; bnt il you desire good
| government. an honest administration of pub-
lie affairs, government Of the people
and by the people, you will vote fol
our gallant standard bearer, the Hon
Ethel Barksdale This being the issue ane
these the candidates to the end that good
government may be preserved and the Demo
cratic nominee triumphantly elected, the
Democratic Executive Committee of your coun
ty, call upon all good citizens, irrespective O
past party affiliations, to rally to their sup
port and respectfully recommend the organi
zation of political clubs as soon as possible
every voting precinct in the county. Let u
remember that our old enemy of 1870 AGAR
confronts us. that we have varquished him II
| The past. and that by united effort we can d
lit again Let us al remember that every mai
is expected to do his whole duty, and tina
when this is done the issue cannot be doubt
fuf. ROBERT POWELL,
Chairman Dem. Co. Ex. Com.
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The Pearl.
due season.

We had pleasant call yesterday from
Capt J. H. Gardner, who has had charge,
for the past two years of the work of clean
ing out Pearl river, south of Jackson.
Under former appropriations, the river
below, for the distance of 195 miles, was
relieved of snags, fish dams, and other OBJ
structions. The last Congress appropriated
$4,000 toward improving the river near its
mouth, and 100000 for work above jack
son. The good effects of the work already
done has been seen in the fact that although
the rains were unusually heavy last winter
and spring, the water was not as high by
six feet as in December, 1880. The distance
from Carthage to Jackson, by the Pearl, is
los miles; from jackson to the Rigolettes, 800
miles 1t will thus be seen that a very large
and important section of country would be
benefited by a thorough and permanent
improvement of the river. Were such a
stream in the more favored North or West,
Congress would not dole out it's pittance OF
few thousands, but the river would be so
improved that scores of steamboats, would
float on its bosom the greater part of the
year.
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PUBLIC sPEAKIEGsTH DISTRICTS
E BARKsDALE, DemOcratic-CO Conservative
candidate for Congress, will speak at

E. BARKsDALE, Democratic Conservative
candidate for Congress, will speak at
Vernon, Madison county, Tuesday, septem-
Iber u.
Livingston, Madison county, Wednesday,
September 49,
sharon, Madison county. Thursday, Sep
sharpsburg, Madison county. Friday, Sep
TENDER 10.
Madison, Madison county, Saturday. Sep
TENDER I6
Brandon, Rankin county, Tuesday night,
September 10.
Pelahatchie, Rankin county, Wednesday,
September 20.
Pisgah, Rankin county, Thursday, septem-
Der q.
Fannin, Rankin county, Friday, September
Meadville, Franklin county, Monday, Sep
TENDER %.
Bogue chitto. Lincoln county, Tuesday,
September 26.
BroOkhaven, LincolnI county, Wednesday
night September p.
Fair River 2. O., Lincoln county, Thursday
September 28
Wesson, COpiah county, Friday night, Sep
TENDER 49,
Crystal Springs. Copiah county, Saturday
night, September 80.
Westyille, Simpson county, Monday 0cto'
Der 16
Other appointments viii be announced il
due season.
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SECOND DISTRICT.
Manning and Chalmers.

Special to the Appeal
HOLLY SPRINGS, September 2.
The first joint discussion of the Congress
sional campaign took place here to-day be-
tween Manning and Chalmers. In spite of
the heavy rains OF the previous day and
night. the city was crowded. At 11:S0
o'clock Colonel Tom Harris opened the dis
cussion by announcing the terms agreed
upon, as follows: Chalmers to open in a
speech of an hour and quarter; Manning
to reply in an hour and three quarters
Chalmers rejoining in forty-fVe minutes
and Manning closing in fifteen minutes.
Chalmers was then introduced amid ap
plause, and began by saying that his return
to the home of his childhood filed hi;
heart with pleasure He had been raised
here Democrat, and so in principle he yet
remained, but the party had deserted it:
principles and he had left it. His speech
was mainly repetition of his Appeal let
ters and his former speech here, and in hi
rejoinder he said nothing new.
Manning was greeted with round aftel
round of applause, and began his address
by accepting the nomination of the OxforC
Convention, which had vindicated his Con
gressional record. He then replied to Chal
mers's attack upon his record, and proved
that every material charge brought agains
it was without foundation. He ther
demonstrated by Chalmers's own ntterancei
in Congress, and in the press, that the latteI
had been in the recent past upon every
great political question, and he denounced
his course with terrible irony and scath
ing sarcasm. In his reply to Chalmers
almost every sentence he uttered was fol
lowed by storms of applause.
When the debate was ended the follower;
of Chalmers could scarcely conceal their
chagrin, nor the Democrats repress theil
un6ounded delight.
(After the discussion a personal cor
respondence took place between Messrs
Chalmers and Manning in regard tc
language used by the latter in debate
and the matter on being referred to
Senator George, and Judge Cooper (ol
Memphis), was amicably adjusted.)
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The People MOTing-Clnbs Organizing
The Ball Rolling Jefferson County
Fayette Chronicle.
Barksdale Democratic Club.
FAYErrE. Aug. 80. 1889.

FAYErrE, Aug. 80, 1882.
This club met pursuant to call with fair
attendance, and recognized with the election
of new officers.
Under call for nominations, the following
gentlemen were nominated and elected for the
ensuing campaign
Capt. J. ]. Whitney, President; J. B. Nc
Cormick, Viee-President; C. D. Butler, Secre-
tary.
Capt Whitney, upon taking the chair, re-
minded the club that it should be the duty of
every member to work untiring for Barksdale
and Democratic success.
It was moved by F. II. Culley that this CLUB
be known as the Fayette Barksdale Democratic
Club.
1t was moved by Fl. F. West that every one
who feels an interest in the election of Major
Barksdale be cordially invited to join our
club irrespective of former affiliations, and
work earnestly in promoting his election.
A new roll was made, and will be found at
the drug store of Mr.. Fl. F. West, and it should
be the duty of every Democrat to come forward
and join.
The Chronicle was requested by this meet.
ing to publish its proceedings.
Adjourned, subject TO the call of the Presi-
dent.
J. J. WHITNEY. Pres't
C. D. BUTLER, Sec'y.
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THE Republicans in this District are
beginning to realize the mistake they
have made in endeavoring to draw the
color-line. They note that it will lose
them all the white votes (few though
they were) which they might by posi-
bility have received under different cir
cumstances, and see with growing alarm
that their appeals to race prejudices are
arousing the white people from the
apathy and Indifference of an off year.
They see the agitation among the Dem
ocrats throughout the District, and the
tramplings of the hosts in Madison
county, their boosted stronghold, greet
their ears with sounds Of dreadful note.
But above all they are amazed at the
effect of their appeals upon the colorea
people themselves So far from solidi-
flying them as of old upon the candidate
of the Republican party it seems to
have driven them away from him. The
thoughtful colored man knows by sad
experience that these appeals originate
in the selfish aspirations of designing
individuals, and in no desire to better
his condition. He knows that their
legitimate outcome is disastrous to his
best interests. He knows that the pre-
misses upon which these appeals are based
is that there is a war of interest between
the white and colored man that what
builds up one pulls down the other. A
proposition so monstrous as to shock
even his understanding.
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Dangerous to the Peace of the Coun.
try.

Our estimate of numerical equality may
be considered incorrect by those in the Re
publican party who are narrow minded
enough TO wish to precipitate a race issue
by arguing that because the colored race
are largely in the majority that ergo the
Republican party is largely in the majority
Negro leaders aoho use this sort Of tall are tht
most arrogant insulters Of The iateligenee Of
their race and the sooner they are throun
Orerbodrd and squelehed tie better both 70,
their party and their color THE ASSERTION
OF SUCH A DOCTRINE IS DANGEROUS TO
THE PEACE OF THE coUSrRY.-Canton
Citizen Independently
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MADISON COUNTY.
Madison Democrat
Organization Of Democratic Campaign
Club in the City Of Canton.
FR1pAY. August 18th. 1ss

EhAOAAI august Notui 4COS.
The meeting was called to order by Robert
Powell, Esq, Chairman of the Democratic Elk.
ecutive Committee.
On motion of Mr. O. s. Miller, Capt James
Dinkins was elected permanent Chairman oil
the Club, and NJ. j. Corbett was elected SecTe.
tary.
On motion of Mr.. Yanden. Messrs. W. Priest.
ley and w. B. Boddie were elected Vice-Presi-
dents.
The Secretary by request read the names OF
those who had joined the Club.
Col. 0. A. Luckett addressed the meeting in
his usual felicitous style inspiring all with an
ardent zeal in promoting the cause and inter
ests of free democracy, of which Hon. Ethel
Barksdale has been and is to- day the distin-
guished and fearless exponent The Colonel
advised that the hand of friendship be extern
ded to those benighted children who have
strayed away from the good old Democratic
fold, for repentance never comes too late etc
Moved aud seconded that the Secretary be
requested to invite Hon. E. Barksdale to adj
dress the Club at his earliest convenience
Carried.
Moved and seconded that the Chair and
Secretary appoint committee of FIVE to act
and correspond with the other Democratic
Clubs at the various voting precincts in the
county. The Chair appointed the following
gentlemen, viz 0. A. Luckett, VIM. n Priest
ley. G. W. Thomas, ]. NJ. Anderson, Jr., VIM
Yandell
A1OFeu ana seconded that MIR. a. N. Park err
be elected Treasurer of the Club-carried
On motion Of Mr.. Robert Powell the Chair
was requested to appoint a committee Of seven
to receive and entertain the Hon. E. Barksdale
on his arrival at Canton. The Chair appoint
ed the following, viz: A. N. Parker. James
Priestly, Q. ). Miller, G.. r. Kemp, VI. B. Bod
die, w L. Craig, Henry Stadaker. On motion
the Chair was added to the committee. said
committee was empowered to solicit contribu.
tons to defray the necessary expenses.
Moved and seconded that speakers be APP
pointed to address the Club at its regular meet
ings-carried,
The Chair appointed Messrs r. C. Smith and
Geo. Harvey to address the Club at its next
meeting, September the 7th
On motion of Mr.. VIM. Yandell the Club was
requested to meet every two weeks, commence
ing Thursday September the 7th
On motion meeting adjourned.
JAHEs DIEKISs, Chairman.
u. ]. CoRBETT, Secretary.
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THE Government takes each year from
the taxpayers 1887 100000 more thar
necessary to defray its Legitimate expen
ses. This large balance in the Treasury
upon which no interests drawn, while the
country is grooming under the burden Of
interest, promotes reckless expenditures
and diminishes the circulating medium
to the great detriment of the people
There is but one security for the tax
payers and that is to keep the Treasury
poor. Poverty of the Treasury is,as has
been said, the wealth of the people.
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Pointers.

Kansas City Times There are coIored
men Of intelligence plenty in Kaw township
who would make good justices Of the peace.
But the Republican party will not put one
on their ticket. There are other good coun-
try Offices which could be filed by intelli-
gent colored men, but the Republican party
viii not put them on their ticket. The Re.
publican party looks to the negro to prepare
the feast, but when the guests are invited
the negro Is left to the crumbs and scraps.
Savannah News SIN the South the ne
gro enjoys as fully as does the white man
his civil and political rights. But we do not
believe that any community, North or
South, viii ever quietly submit to negro
domination IF the North has grievance
against the South on this account We greatly
fear the tRo sections can never become har-
monious. The South is determined that her
intelligence shall rule. We want no Haytis
or even Jamaieas il this country,
Boston Herald - HighWayraan Hubble Is
said to Be making il hot for the Govern
ment clerks who do not promptly hand over
their voluntary contributions 1T the edge
of the guillotine.
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JAcKsoN, MISE, AUG. 30. $50.


EDITORS CLARION: Please oblige me by
announcing through the columns of your
valued paper that have resigned the posi-
ton Of President of the mississippi State
Benefit Association" and surrendered to
my associates all my interests in its corpor-
ate rights, property and assets. The pres
sure Of professional engagements renders it.
impossible for me to undertake any other
duty than that of attending to the interest
of my clients; and as I was serving without
compensation or the expectation Of profit,
and leave the affairs of the Society in the
hands of capable, reliable and intelligent
gentlemen, i feel that the interests of its
policy holders will be protected quite as
fully without as with my cooperation.
Very Respectfully
Your 0bedient Servant,
w. L. NUGENT.
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What the Colored Men of Missouri
are Resolving.

The colored men of Missouri have
met in council at ST. Louis and resolved
that the negro voter shall not hence.
forth consider himself subject for
colonization and appropriation by any
political party, but that the individual
right to think, speak and act for him
self shall be untrammeled Iby party
chains. The con yention is said to have
been entirely harmonious in its political
features but a general disposition was
manifested to throw off the party yoke.
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Deserved Tribute to Good Old Col.
ored Citizen.
Brandon Republican,

William Maunery, COL, died a few days
since, at bis home in the Western part of this
county. Uncle Billy was about Y years of
age, and had lived in this county about 26
years. When the war closed and he was made
a free man, he realized the Importance of liv-
ing on friendly terms with his white neighbors
and always conducted himself in such a man
ner as to gain their confidence and esteem
He lived quiet, sober and industrious life /;
never spmpathized with those of his race who
delighted in hating the white people; always
voted the Democratic ticket, and warned the
colored people against the carpetbaggers and
Southern white men who associated with them
on terms of equality His love for his old
friend and neighbor, Maj Barksdale, was
steadfast. He had the most implicit confidence
in him, both as a gentleman and politician,
and his greatest desire was to live long enough
to vote for him. "Uncle Billy" was elected
Door-keeper at the last session of the Legisla-
ture, and made an excellent officer Peace 10
his ashes
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-09-06

The Commissioners of Internal Reve,
nue. reports for the fiscal year ending
April 80, 1881. 4,112 wholesale and 10,
$40 retail licensed liquor stores in the
United States. This gives one liquor
store, on the average, to every 286 in
habitants. Arizona and Montana have
one to every 81, and Colorado, Califor-
MIA, Nevada, Idaho, New Mexico and
Wyoming each reports under 100 OF
population to every saloon. South
Carolina, Kansas, West Virginia and
Maine are the banner temperance States,
according to the figures.
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The Republtcans Discouraged.

The Washington correspondent of the
Chicago Inter-Ocean draws for that
Stalwart Republican journal very
gloomy picture of his party's prospects
in the Congressional elections 1.-THE
fact cannot be denied" he writes, "that
the Republicans of the House feel a
good deal discouraged over their pros
poets for the next Congress; while
Democrats assert confidently that they
will carry the country next fall, and
will have the next House by safe
majority" In Ohio this Republican
correspondent looks for Democratic
net gain of four Congressman. In New
York and Pennsylvania he says "the
issue is one of supremacy between Stall
warts and anti-Stalwarts. With these
contending factions in the field, it is ex-
tremely probable that the Democrats will
make great gains.
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ChaImette Matrimonial Association, %
CarOndelet Street, New Orleans.

MARRIAGE Policies issued on the "DAY
PLAS'-S3.OO or 5000 per day as applicants
may desire.
Applications should be made to the Secre-
tary at office las above, or 10 the Vice.Presi-
dent, or A. L. BRUNsoY, at Jackson, Miss.
Policies will bear date of the reception Of the
applications at either place.
ACTIVE AGENTS WASTED-To " HON liberal
compensation will be allowed.
James A. Laftt-New Orleans, La.,.o...P rest.
d. P. Porter-Jaekson, Miss, Vice. President.
E. C. Payne-New Orleans, Secretary.
aug23 '82-4W.
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A Grand and Noble Charity.

While ID Louisville, KY, on Sunday last,
We paid a visit in the afternoon, to the
Masonic Widows and Orphans Home and
Infrmary. located in the suburbs of the city.
It is a massive, spacious and imposing
brick structure, erected and all paid f,r J
the Freemasons of Kentucky, and now in
the twelfth year of its existence. The prop
erty cost nearly two hundred thousand dol
lars, and in addition to being entirely free
Of debt, has steadily growing endowment
fund, now upwards ofone hundred thousand
dollars.
As our party entered The building, the
children of the Home, to the number
Of about one hundred and fifty, with
their teachers, and a goodly number
Of visitors, had assembled in the Chapel,
and the Rev. Mr.. Converse was discoursing
to them on the condition of woman in
heather lands Similar services are held
every Sunday afternoon, besides Sabbath
school in the morning. During the week
the children are taught by competent teach
ers, and are also instructed in sewing, cook
ing and in usefulness generally.
We inspected all the dormitories, cooking
and dining rooms, and conversed with
many of the children, and CONCLUDED that
the Ancient Craft never have, and
perhaps never will achieve a greater
work than this. 1t is an honor to Masonry
Ian honor to humanity. And all this
has been accomplished by the Lodges and
brethren of Kentucky by per capita tax
of one dollar per annum for series of years.
Freemasons of Mississippi will yet, it is be-
lieved, follow the glorious example of Ken
lucky. If the ten thousand Masons
of this State would each contribute one dol
lar per year for five years, very few would
be Inconvenience thereby, and all would
feel proud of the good that would be accom-
plished. Such an institution would be a
most convincing and substantial demon
stration of the utility of the Fraternity, and
would do more than anything elsevto exem-
plify the great tenet of the Craft-charity.
The Home at Louisville has capacity for Ave
hundred inmates, and that number will be
received when their support is assured.
There are widows and orphans of Masons
in Mississippi to the number of at least two
hundred, who would gladly and gratefully
accept shelter and care in such an institu-
ton if established That it will be, in the
near future, we have an abiding belief
THE thirteenth annual fair of the Jeffer-
son County Agricultural Association will
be held at Fayette in October, commencing
on the oath, and continuing four days. We
are indebted to Capt. VIM Thompson, Pres
ident, and R. H. Forman, Esq, of the Di-
rectory, for copies Of the annual catalogue
of premiums, which displays good judg-
ment and liberality in all the departments.
This is one of the few County Associations
that is maintained with increasing interest
each year.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-09-06

The War Department has issued all
necessary orders for carrying the recon-
mendations of the Mississippi River
Commission into immediate effect.
Work will begin at once. The Third
District from mouth of White river to
Warrenton, is in charge of Capt. VIM.
L. Marshall, Corps of Engineers, with
station at Vicksburg.
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&A- The YoUxG MEMS MARR,,o. -
CITATION Of this City, after eleven wor l'sO'
days, have membership Of 10, andbsv ,'A am
two benefits amounting in all to Sles0o ~ r-'s
are determined to make their Assoc;.,i. usy
success, and respectfully ask for a sb,r" !.
public patronage. Address all eommn. NJ o.
tons to J.B Lrsv
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Best Thing Yet for Matrimonial Insur-
anee COmnaHies.

Messrs. Campbell and Smythe, who haye
travelled through several Of the Southern
States in the interest Of Matrimonial Insur
ance Companies, and have had access TO the
list Of agents Of many similar organizations
are having prepared at this Office, a list Of
some tWo thousand agents, arranged alphabet
cally as to States and names. This list will be
Of great value to all Insurance Companies,
Matrimonial or otherwise and TO ans one de.
string TO advertise by circulars. For info--
nation address to Messrs Campbell s Smythe,
Jackson, Miss.
Aug % Sl-2w
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Neither Prudent NOT PoIitio,

We do not believe that it il either prudent
or polite, to say nothing of higher motives
to assume the responsibility for the politics
or reputation of Gen. Chalmers By aiding
his movement in Mississippi. It would Be
impossible to escape il IN general estimation.
and il would Be infinitely wiser to allow the
hero Of Fort Pillow and the representative
Of the ssShoe String district to fight lis
own battle. providence Journal, Rep.
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THE n. Y. Sun says: As Secretary
Chandler in his flagship the Tallapoosa
steamed through the Narrows a few
days since, he mad an admirable oppor-
tunity of contemplating the effect OF
twenty years of Republican policy upon
maritime development of the United
States. Eighteen great ocean steamers
came in and went out of the port that
day, not one of them under the American
hnp.