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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-08-02
Wayne County Mass Meeting.

The chairman of the Democratic Executive
| Committee having called mass meeting Of
| the Democratic voters of Wayne county on
the 10Th day of July, for the purpose of deelar-
! ing their choice for representative in Congress
large number assembled at the Courthouse
and John L.sGray called the meeting to or
| der.
| On motion Mr.. L. Gum was called to the
Chair, and John Hand was elected Secretary.
| On motion it was declared that the majority
rule be adopted.
On motion it was declared that standing
On motion the chair appointed one delegate
from each beat, and that it be left to a vote to
endorse the delegates.
The following named..delegates.w were appoint
ed and approyed
District III. s. Busby.
Dist. 20. j. MARTINI
Dist. 3-Jas. S. Hayes
Dist. flames Leggitt
Dist. Or. j. Hendrix.
On motion L. r. Gum the chairman was
elected as delegate for the county at large.
On motion the chair appointed D. M. Taylor,
w. I. Powe, J. s. Hayes, 7. F. LoYett and j.
8. Busby as committee to draft suitable
resolutions expressive of the wishes of the
mass meeting.
The committee submitted the following reso-
lutions which were adopted:
We the citizens Of Wayne county this day
in mass meeting assembled do offer the follow
ing resolutions:
WHEREAS, the Hon. o. r. Singleton has served
long and faithfully the people of Mississippi
as q representative from this the fifth congress
sional district and has ever been ready to de-
fend and support every interest Of his con-
stituents. Be it
ResoFVed, /. That we fully indorse his politi-
cal career and deem it unwise to dismiss him
while his services are 30 valuable.
Resotued, 2 That the delega.es to the con-
gressional convention to be held at Forest on
August End be instructed to vote for o. r.
Singleton first, last, and all the time.
Resolved 3. That it is the sense of this meet
ing that all who participate in the selection of
to the congressional convention
which convenes at Forest on the End of August
next hereby pledge themselves to support the
nominee of said convention whoever he may
be-
Resolved, A. That we indorse the platform Of
the Democratic party of the State of Missis-
sippi and especially do we indorse the doctrine
Of Legislative supervision Of corporations.
ResolUed, 5. That copy of the foregoing
resolutions together with the proceedings Of
this mass meeting be forwarded to the Enter
prise Courier, Mississippi Messenger, Meridian
Homestead, Jackson CLARIoE, ChickasaW
Messenger and Meridian Mercury.
D. IL. TAYLOR,
i. T. LovITT,
J. S. BUsBT,
NJ. 7. P0wE,
s. HAYs
On motion the resolutions 5kere adopted.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
J.E. HAND, sec'y.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-08-02
THE CHARTER
OF Incorporation Of The Eagle
Matrimonial Association,
of jackson, Miss,

SECTION !. This Association shall be known
as '"The Eagle Matrimonial Association, and
shall be located at Jackson, Mississippi.
SEC 2. The objects of this Association shall
| be, TO fraternally unite all acceptable unmar.
ried colored persons, male and female, and
to establish a benefit fund, and an expense
and profit fund, from the former Of which, on
the satisfactory proof of the marriage,
or expiration of the endowment period,
of any member Of this Association, who has
complied with all of the bylaws, rules, and
regulations of this Association, there shall be
paid a certain sum not to exceeds the limit OF
the certificate TO himself or lherselE or any
one that he or she may designate, and said
sum shall be exempt from execution, attach
ment or garnishment, and shall under no cir
eumstances be liable TO seizure or appro-
priation by any legal process whatever for
any debt or debts Of the member, or his or
her beneficiary
SEC 3. d. A. Williams, Washington New
man, Alexander Williams and Smith Robin
son, their successors, associates, ana assigns
be and they are hereby created body pol.t
and corporate, under the name and style OF
1.-THE Eagle Matrimonial Association Of Jack.
son, Miss, and by that name may sue AMI be
sued, plead and be implicated in any court OF
law or equity in this State, and said
Association may have corporate seal, and
alter or change the same at pleasure, and
may make all necessary bylaws, rules and
regulations for the government Of said Assoc
citation, and may alter or amend the same al
pleasure, provided that the same be not in
consistent with the Constitution and Laws Of
this State, or of the United States
SEC. 4. The private property Of the inc0r-
poratOrs, their successors, associates and as
signs, real, personal and mixed, shall not be
liable for any debts of this Association.
SEC 8. That said Association may at their
discretion purchase and hold real and person
al property not 10 exceed FIVE thousand dol
lars in value, and shall have power to convey
the same at pleasure.
SEC. 6. Said Association shall have power
to select such Officers and Agents as may
be necessary for the purpose OF carrying out
the objects Of this Association, whose term
of office and compensation may be fixed by
said Association.
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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-08-02
Growth of Farming in the United
States.

New York Herald: A census buIIetin
just issued shows that the number of farms
in the United States has increased from p
Geo, 1000 in 1870 to 4, 000,0 600 in 1850, or at
the rate of 81 per cent. Compared with
the increase of population, which was about
80 per cent. during the same period. the
agricultural development of the past ten
years proves to have been rapid and extern
sive. The most striking increase in the
number of farms has taken place in the
Sonth and the Northwestern and Pacific
States. The increase is shown to be l02
per cent. in Alabama, 81 in Arkansas, 129
in Florida, IS in Georgia, 20 in Louisiana,
so in Mississippi, IS in North Carolina, 81
in South Carolina, 60 in Virginia and 1s5
in Texas. These figures are at once signi6-
cant and encouraging.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-08-02
The Right Spirit.


Raymond Gazette: We prefer not to
open our columns to discussion of the
merits or claims of gentlemen for the Demo-
cratic nomination for Congress. and for the
reason that We do not desire to get up a
fight or bad feeling within the party lines.
We have laid aside several we'll written
communications, highly recommending
some gentlemen and severely criticising
Others. We recognize them as from friends,
and some of them are well written but, We
cannot see that their publication could pos
sibly do any good-while We are satisfied
that if printed evil might result. There is
positively no excitement in the county on
the congressional question, and in our judg-
nent It Is not at all necessary that there
should be any. The people will determine
at their County Conventions WHO shall be
the candidate, and that they can do with
out fight through the newspapers.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-08-02
Excursion to Canton.

On last Thursday, Commandery No. 26,
Catholic Knights of St. John, of this city,
gave their first excursion, and the pretty
little city of Canton was the objective point
of the pleasure-seekers. The Jackson
Knights had invited Commandery No. IS,
a sister organization at Vicksbarg. 10 par
ticipate with them, and the Yieksburg
Knights ran an excursion train to jackson,
where they joined the Jackson party to Can
ton. The train to Canton was composed of
five new and elegant passenger coaches, a
baggage car and engine. The coaches were
furnished with new woven-cane spring
seats and backs, were very large and. COM
Portable, and all were filled to their capacity
with ladies, gentlemen, children AMI the
Knights. The Firemen's Cornet Band of
Vicksburg, accompanied the excursion and
furnished the best of music. On arrival at
Canton the Communicates formed In pro-
cession, with the band at their head, and
marched through the city to Lyons Grove,
where picnic was to be held. The pro-
cession presented a very handsome appear
ance, the snowy uniforms of the two Com
manderies being almost similar, and the
Band in handsome uniforms, and with
their soul-stirring music, added much to
the appearance and interest of the parade.
A great number of the excursionists pro-
ceeded to the Grove, while others visited
friends and relatives in the city, intending
to go out in the afternoon. A fine string
band discoursed music for dancing at the
grove, an abundance of eatables and tenn
perance refreshments were to be had, and the
young and old folks enjoyed themselves to
the utmost. Unfortunately, about Up. m,
a heavy shower came up, which stopped the
festivities at the grove, and caused an ad-
journment 10 Odd Fellows Hall, where the
dance was resumed, and the young folks
continued their enjoyment until time for
departure.
The excursion was a great success in
point of numbers, in responsibility and
good order, and the committee of arrange
ments of the Jackson ghts-Messrs
John Mcdonnell, E. o. Ryan, L. Fragia-
como, John T. Nelan and Dan Sullivan,
deserve great credit for their untiring exer-
tions to make it so.
Upon returning to Jackson, the two Com
mauderies again formed in procession, and
with the band at their head, marched
around a couple of squares. We are sorry
that they did not arrive earlier, and give a
more extended march, so that our citizens
could have had an opportunity to witness
their fine appearance. The Vicksburg
party then boarded their train, and amid
heartfelt farewells and enthusiastic cheers,
departed for home.
The-people of Canton were very kind and
hospitable, and excursionists from Vicks-
burg and Jackson rivaIed each other in
their efforts to make she affair pleasant
We feel assured that the good people who
accompanied the Knights from Jackson and
Vicksburg, are entirely satisfied with the
management of the excursion, and that
when they next give an excursion, it will be
even more largely attended than the last.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-08-02

Stems CREEK, MISS, July 10Th, 1882
Pursuant to the call of the Executive Com
mittee, Stems Greek beat met in Convention.
w. w. Bowther was elected Chairman, w. c.
Ellis. Secretary. Object of the meeting being
to selec ten delegates and FIVE alternates to
the County Convention to be held at Brandon,
July 31st., for the election of delegates 20 the
District Convention to be held at Hazlehurst
August 10Th. Delegates.-W. C. Ellis, P. B.
Berry, ]. NJ. Steen, w. o. Norrell, Chas. Hardy,
R. G. Boyd, w. w. -Lowther, G. F. Eames, E.
E. Evans, j. F. B.Derry. Alternates.-F. NJ.
Lowther, L. w. Ellis, W. B. Long, Jesse Smith,
]. L. Williams
Resolution offered and adopted
Reposing unbounded confidence in~the COM
handing ability, versatile talents and poiiti-
cal forecast of Maj Z. Barksdale, and taking
note of the long, arduous and Gnhinching
party services he has so freely rendered to
Democracy, we hereby instruct the delegates
chosen to represent Steeus Greek beat, in the
County Convention to be held at Brandon on
Monday 3lst inst, TO cast their votes and use
their ifnuence for delegates to the Congress
sional District Convention who are favorable
to the nomination of this distinguished gentle
man for congress from this district.
Ordered, that the proceedings of this con-
vention be published in the Brandon Republic
can and jackson CLARION.
W. w. LowTHER, Charm.
W. C. ELLIS, See'y.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-08-02
Memphis Board OF Health Order Concern
ing Quarantine.

MEMPHIS, TENN, August Ist-The local
Board of Health has adopted the following,
which is published under the heading of
Health order No. To-"
In view of official notifications received by
this Board of Health that the inspection ser
vice of the National Beard is still in active
operation at New Orleans and other points
on the coast and Mississippi River, this
Board of Health so modifes Health Order
No. Il, issued July II, that all goods,
freights, merchandise, etc, by river or rail
from Southern ports, will be received in
this city if accompanied by the official
inspection certificate of the National Board
certifying to the freedom from infection of
said articles and none others. Should the
inspection service Of the National Board Of
Health be discontinued or 80 impaired as in
the opinion Of this board to be inefficient
from any cause whatever, health order 30.
IL, Of such order lis thought best under
such circumstances, will be enforced
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-08-02

In the last day or 50 the contract for the
completion of the Natchez, Jackson &
Columbus Railroad, between Raymond and
Jackson, was signed by the company, as
parties of the one part, and by Capt Duffin,
as the party of the second part The con-
tract calls for the completion of the road to
Jackson by September 1st, if not, the con-
tractor to forfeit twenty-five dollars a day
for each day beyond that date, and if it is
completed before that date, the contractor
is to receive bonus of twenty-five dollars
per day for each day intervening between
the day of its completion and LIST Septem-
ber.-Natchez Democrat.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-08-02

Without showing the condition of our teeth.
Every laugh exposes them. In order not to
be ashamed of them, let us use that stand
ard dentifEice, SozoDoNT, which is sure to
keep them white and spotless. No tartar
can entrust them, no canker affect the
enamel, no species of decay infest the dental
bone, if SozoDoNT is regularly used. 1t is
a botanical preparation, and its beneficial
effects on the teeth and huns are marvellous,
as it removes all discolorations and renders
the gums hard and ROSY,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-08-02
TEACHERS WANTED !

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
i FREE PUBLIC Schools OF WEST PoNT,
MISS, will ON TUESDAY, AUGUsT To- meet at
the Court House in said town, TO select Prin-
cipal and three Assistants for the White fe-
male School; a Principal and two Assistants
for the white Male School Principal and
one Assistant each, for the ColOred Female
School, and Colored Male School OF said town,
for the ensuing scholastic year. Worthy and
well qualified teachers will do well to apply.
The Free Public Schools of West Point were
taught nine months during the last scholastic
year; the teachers were paid promptly at the
end of each month, in cash.
Applicants will file their applications IN
writing with the Secretary of the Board, and
accompany the same with a certificate from
the Superintendent Of Education of some
County in this State, issued during the pres
ent year showing qualification, etc, as re-
quired by law,
VIM. E. MONTF0RT,
Secretary Board Trustees.
West Point, Miss, July IA, 1SS2-4w.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-08-02
Remembering the Orphans.

The Natchez Nuptial Benefit Association
has made its first monthly contribution OF
ten dollars to the Natchez Protestant Or
phan Asylum. We hope to have the pleas
ure of announcing other similar Associa-
tions contributing to this good object. The
officers of the Natchez Nuptial are W. NJ.
Chamberlin, President; H. F. Simrall, Jr.,
Secretary and General Manager; H. G.
Treasurer.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-08-02
OVER THE STATE.

The Edwards Item says that Mr. Harry
Austin has resigned the Postmastership Of
Edwards. a petition Is going around town
urging the appointment Of Capt w. D..
Smith to Gil the vacancy.
Mr.. 7. g. Smith-Yanez announces in the
Canton Democrat that the cotton army
worm IS il Madison county. Those farmers
Who propose . fight him need not delay
their preparations
Acolozed woman shouted herselfto death
TIE other Day u Benton county.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-08-02

WE do not often make any editorial men
ton of the proprietary medicines advertised
in our columns, but we believe it to be a duty
we owe to our readers to call their atten-
ton to the advertisement ofDr J. G. Ayers
Ague Cure which appears in this issue of
our paper.
We know from sad experience that moth
ing is more disheartening than the insidious
approaches and periodical attacks of malari-
al and miasmatic disorders. The remedy
prepared by DIR. Aver & Co. has been in use
many years, and has proved positive anti
dote for disorders of this nature. 1t is,
withal, safe and harmless one to take, be-
ing composed entirely of vegetable ingredi-
ents, without either quinine or minerals,
unlike other so-called Ague Cures, and con-
sequently incapable of producing the deplor-
able effects which follow the use of these
drugs. Our Western people owe debt of
gratitude to DIR. Aver for the production of
this valuable medicine. It's timely use will
save much suffering, and we recommend it
with the greatest confidence in its ability
to do all that is promised for it.-Atkins,
Ark, News
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-08-02
Jefferson County.

At meeting the Democracy of the Fifth
Supervisors District of Jefferson county, held at
Rodney, Miss, July 18th, 1881, for the purpose
of selecting delegates to the nominating con-
vention, TO be held at Hazlehurst on the 10Th
day ofAugust, 1882
On motion, Mr.. ]. Edwards was called to the
chair and R. P. Rabb requested to act as Sec
On motion, Mr.. J. d. Frazier and mr.. r. NJ.
J. Araett were selected as delegates TO the
Convention and j. F. Bolls and II. P. Rabb
selected as alteFnates.
On motion Maj E. Barksdale was named as
first choice for member of Congress, and our
delegates requested to vote for him.
On motion, the FaYette Chronicle and CLAIR
ION were requested TO publish these proceed
ings.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
P A. EDWARDS, Chairman.
r RARR S,creiarv
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-08-02

DR.. WIN. P. WATKINS died at Hunts
vile, Ala, July 22d, after few days i'll
ness. He was on a visit to his parents,
previous to his departure fol Europe to pros
ecute his studies. He had graduated with
distinction in New York, and had entered
upon successful practice, and life seemed
full of hope and promise. He was about
twenty-eight years of age. Deceased was
brother of Mrs. G. L. Robinson, of Bolton.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-08-02
Educational.

Centenary College, Jackson, La, will
commence its next session on the first Mon
day in September. I'VE call attention to the
announcement of its terms, etc.
The thirtieth Collegiate year of Central
Female Institute, Clinton, will begin Sep
TENDER Goth. The advantages of this Insti-
tute are we'll known, and are briefly set
forth in The announcement in another
existence-through war and peace-there
has been no interruption in its work. Many
of the most accomplished and useful women
of this and other States pursued their
and as a citizen, President HilIman stands
in high esteem, and he and his efficient CO.
worker, Mrs Hillman, can look with salts
faction over their residence and work in
Mississippi.
THE next term of the Methodist District
High Schoelat Black Hawk, Carroll county,
will commence September 4th, when the
school will enter upon its eleventh year.
This is one of the best of the many good
schools now in our State. The advantages
are first-class; the expenses exceedingly
moderate Prof. E. w. Tarrant continues
in charge as President.
WE call attention to the announcements
of the opening of the several departments of
the University of Observation-Disclosures
Medical and Law. All the departments are
in high state of efficiency. DR.. Richard
son continues as Dean of the Medical De-
partment, in which there were two hundred
and seventeen students last session.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-08-02

YAzoo HERALD: Hon. ]. B. Morgan
withdraws the further use of his name as a
candidate for Congress in Winnings Dis
trict. He does this in the interest of har-
mony. The nomination of Manning IS nov
a 6xed fact. Col. Morgan asks his friends
in Withdrawing from the canvass to support
Manning cordially, and this they win do if
they are patriotic as the man who advised
this course.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-08-02
CHARTER
Of incorporation Of Islc Railroad
Construction Company, Of
Mississippi.

l. That W. H. II. Green c. :, Johes, Jones
s. Hamilton, Jas. A. Hoskins, h. H. Allen,
and their associates and successors be and
they are hereby incorporated as n body cor
porate. under the name ana style of the "Rail.
road Construction Company of Mississippi
for the purpose Of carrying on and conducting
the business Of building railroads, leyees
turnpikes, plank roads and bridges OF any
description whatever, and as such corporation
shall have succession for ten years may sue
and be sued, plead and be implicated in all
courts of law and equity, adopt corporate
SEAL. and may alter or change the same al
pleasure, NAV acquire by purchase or other.
wise, and hold and own real and personal estate
and may make all necessary bylaws rules
and regula Es, for the Government of their
business, Inconsistent with the laws Of
=. That the capital stock of said company
shall be (Sl50,0O0 COY one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars, and may be increased by
a vote of the majority of the stockholders to an
amount not exceeding ($25O,OOO 0O) two hun
bred and fifty thousand dollars. Said stock
shall be divided into. shares of one hundred
dollars each, and said shares shall be trans
ferable according to the bylaws OF the com
pany. Certificates therefor shall be issued by
said company, signed by the President and
Secretary, registered and numbered, and en-
tered in book to be kept for that purpose
Each share of stock shall entitle the owner TO
one vote in all meetings OF stockholders, either
in person or by proxy.
8. That the corporate powers of said company
shall be exercised and its business, and
business affairs shall be conducted and man
aged by five directors, or majority of them.
The five persons herein first named as incog-
porators, shall be directors for the first year,
or until others are elected to fill their place
And said Board of Directors shall elect a
President, and such other officers and agents
as may be deemed necessary for the manage
ment Of the business of said company.
T. That the annual meeting Of the stock
holders shall be held in the City Of Jackson
ON the second Monday Of January, 1888, and
annually thereafter, at which time a board Of
directors shall be elected, who shall hold their
offices for one year, or until their successors
are elected and qualified.
5. That said incorporation shall have, exer.
else and enjoy all the powers, privileges and
immunities conferred upon interpretations,
under the general laws of this State.
6. That the domcil of said company shall be
in the City of Jackson, Kinds county, Miss.
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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-08-02
Acts of 1852.

The Secretary of State having distribu-
ted the Acts of 1882, to all public officers
entitled to same, is unable to fill orders
from others. The number printed is three
thousand copies, whereas the CJle provides
for the distribution of nearly that number
One hundred extra copies were published
by State Printer, and of these only twenty
copies now remain in bindery.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-08-02

WHEN physicians have made use of pre-
scription for years in their private practice
with certain success, it is duty they owe
to mankind to put such remedies within
reach Of all, and this is done copyright, p
such is the case with DR.. Sherman's PRICK
LIZ ASH BlTTERs, and they have proved
to be a blessing to mankind.