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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

MAJ. ]. NJ. SMYLIE, Swamp Land
Commissioner, has returned from Wash
ington where he has been engaged adj
justing the claims of the State to the
proceeds of large quantities of swamp
and overfowed lands donated by Con-
gress, and which have been sold by the
agents of the government, and the pro-
ceeds paid into the public treasury. BY
act of Sd March, 1857, these proceeds
were ordered to be paid over to the
States, but its provisions have never been
carried out. The snm of $4,000, has
already been conceded to be due by the
government On investigation, subject to
the report of special agent who is now
making a joint examination of the lands
with Mai. Smylie. The number of acres
embraced in the grant approximates
three millions, and they have been sold
at prices ranging from l2l cents to s1.25
cents per acre. The proceeds under the
act are to be devoted to educational
purposes, and they will amount to a good
round sum when collected. Maj. Smy-
lie deserves praise for the tact and in
dustry he has displayed in this impor-
tant work.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

Tng Fayotte Chronicle gives " the
pleasant news that DIR. N. l.. Guice, one
of the beat citizens Of old Jefferson and
one Of the most eminent men Of his pro-
fession In the State, has reconsidered
his intention to remove from the State,
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

on the 2Gth of August Senatorial
Convention Of the Democratic Conserya-
tive pnrty, will be held at Tupelo, Lee
county, 10 nominate two candidates for
Senator in this, the 18th District; one
from Monroe county and one from Ita.
wanda or Lee county
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

MILES BIRD has been found guilty of
larceny and burglary, and sentenced to
the Penitentiary for seven years at the
present term of the Kinds county Court,
LIST District.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

tbs West Point Leader, published at
the home Of Barry, author Of the Barry
Bill, - surprises US by the statement that
nearly all the candidates in Clay county
are opposed to the doctrine Of the super.
vision Of corporations by legislative au-
thority.
But on the other hand. the Kosciusko
Messenger says that all the candidates
in Attala have declared unequivocally
in favor Of railroad supervision"
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REsoLuTIONs ADoPrEp.


its hearty appreciation of the very cor.
dial welcome extended to us by the.
local press, and to the good people gen..
eraly of Columbus for the very elegant.
manner in which we have been enter,
tanned.
To the Columbus Light Artillery and
its gallant and generous commander,
Gen. Monroe, we are indebted for an
evening of the heartiest good cheer, and
the admirable speeches on that occa-
sion by Messrs. Kirksey, Sims, Arnold
and Mr.. w. G. Meek, in response to the
patriotic toasts proposed, gave sub
stantial interest to the festive occasion,
and indicated the talent for which the
city of Columbus has long been renown-
ed The fine soldicrly bearing of the.
Columbus Artillery and Columbus Rife
men, in the parade on Wednesday, clio
tied our unqualified admiration.
In the parade of the Columbus Fire.
Department, and the practical exhibition
of its very complete and elegant appa-
ratus, we recognize an organization OF
whicl,the city Of Columbus may Justly
feel proud, and to which this Association
is greatly indebted for the pleasure af--
forded MS
To the Literary, Musical and Social
Circle of Columbus we desire to return
our very special thanks for the feast of
good things in the way of Rotations,
essays, poems, vocal and instrumental
music on Thursday evening 1t was a
rare treat, that could only be produced
in community where the social ameni-
ties and the graces of mind and heart
are cultivated and developed in the
highest degree.
TO the Mayor and other officers Of the
city, and the committees of arrangement
we express our gratitude for their unre-
hitting and very kind personal atten--
tons to each and every member of the
Association.
To the several railroads we desire to
express our special obligations for the
MANY courtesies extended us and the
readiness with which they afforded trans
portation to members, and the secretary
of the Association is hereby directed to
mail to the proper officer of each COM
pany this expression Of our apprecia-
ton.
To the officers of the Georgia Pacific.
Railway we are particularly indebted
for the pleasure of a visit to Fayette
Ala, where we were the
of the courtesies and unstinted
of the people of that place
and surrounding country, and where we
had an opportunity of examining the
products, mineral and agri-
of that hitherto undeveloped
sartion We rpioica with Them in the
building of the Georgia Pacific Railway,
and wish it a speedy completion from
the Atlantic to the Great Father Of
Waters.
And last, but certainly not least, we
desire to place on record our hearty APP
probation of the courteous attention Of
Col. A. w. King. proprietor of the Gill
mer Hotel, for his constant endeavor to
add to the pleasure of his guests and the
of the Association generally.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

Is who are proverbially conservative,
warmly favor it. The New York Cham
Der Of Commerce has been conspicuous
in liz earnest and effective agitation Of
the question.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

WE have copied from the Fayette
Chronicle an opportune letter on Rail.
road Supervision, from Hon. W. l.. Har-
per, Representative in the Legislature
from Jefferson county. 1t presents a
true statement of the action of the popu-
lar branch of the Legislature ON that
question at the late regular session, and
is a complete refutation of the charge
that the Democratic party has been false
to its platform in reference to the super.
vision Of corporations. He shows that
two bills, both designed to carry the doc.
trine into practical operation, passed that
body almost unanimously. They were
defeated in the Senate in consequence
of divisions among the friends of the
doctrine, which ought TO have been recon-
ciled, but unfortunately were not.
Mr.. Harper's allusion to Gen. Gordon
reminds us of his statement to this wri-
ter in reference to the Georgia supervi-
sorry legislation, which was immediate
ly published in The CLARION under his
eye, and was not excepted to as incor-
rect. In effect, il was that the Georgia
legislation was wise and proper; that its
adoption had resulted benefcially to the
people and while protecting them, had
not in the least retarded railroad devel-
oPment in tina; enterprising and progress
sive State where as many as seven new
roads are at this time in process Of con-
struction.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

Ill health compels Capt. johnson to
offer the Kosciusko Star for sale. a
good opportunity Is afforded for favor
able newspaper investment.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

GEoRGIA's first bale of cotton this sea
son was sold at Albany on the 9th, for
Is cents pound. 1t was raised in Baker
county.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

Hon. ROBERT POWELL, Chairman Of
the Democratic Executive Committee of
Madison county, by order of the Com
mittee, has called a Delegate County
Convention at Canton, on Monday, the
Both day of July, 1883, consisting of
twenty delegates from each beat, for the
purpose of nominating a Senator, Chan
Gerry Clerk, Sheriff, Treasurer, Coroner
and Ranger, and Surveyor.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

THE trade dollar has about eight
grains more silver in it than the legal
tender dollar of 412A grains; and yet it
has been outlawed and is at discount,
because it is not legal tender-showing
that the government stamp is an ingre-
dent of value as well as the number of
grains.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

HoN. 0. r. SINGLETON passed through
this city yesterday en- route for the Vir
GINA Springs. We regret to STATE that
he is in feeble health.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

THE County Convention to decide OF
the Fusion proposition will meet Mon
day. On this important question, lei
us have fair expression-a free ballot
full vote and fair count.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

THE Auditor Public Accounts is now
making the July semi-annual distribu'
ton of the Conmon School Fund.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

THE report that the Arkansas delega-
ton is for Mr.. Randall, for Speaker, has
been contradicted.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

AT the special election for member of
Congress in the Mobile, (Ala.) District,
James F. Jones, was elected the other
day. The Republicans scarcely made a
showof opposition He is a Democratic
Revenue Reformer.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

THE Supreme Court of Illinois has re-
Gently decided that contract made on
Sunday Is not binding
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

We regret to learn that Chancellor
Haughton, Of Aberdeen is dead. He
was thrown from his buggy and died
from the injuries received.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11
The Press Association.

At the annual meeting of the Missis-
sippi Press Association, held in Column
bus last week, the following were chosen
officers for the ensuing year:
President-F. c. Morehead, of the
Planters Journal, Vicksburg.
First Vice-President-J. j. Shannon
of the Meridian Observer.
Second President. W. Buc--
hanan, of the Grenada Sentinel.
Secretary-S. b. Brown, of the Water
Valley Progress.
Assistant Secretary. X. Almon, of
the Mississippi Messenger, Shubuta.
Treasurer-M. b. Richmond, of the
Pascagoula Democrat-Star.
Chaplain-Rev. G. B. Galloway, d. d.,
of New Orleans Christian Advocate.
The next annual meeting will be held
in Jackson on the second Wednesday in
May, 1884.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

We world like to emphasize state
mont in the well-timed letter Of Mr..
Harper. 1t Is that the agitation Of rail-
road supervision Is not confined to the
agricultural classes who are held up BY
the oppOsers Of the measure as marplots
and destrueuves. The commercial class
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

NELSON HOWARD, (col) who killed
Jno. Kahn on ap excursion train at Mound
City, was taken from the Pulaski coun.
ty Jail, at Mound City, by a party OF
about thirty men, dragged about fifty
yards and suspended from the limb of a
tree. He had been shot two or three
times previous to being hung, and was
probably dead before he was strung up.
Telegram, July 9th.
Our readers will bear in mind that
this occurred in the law and order State
of Illinois.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11
espectiuIIy.
WIN. ID. WITHFRsPoo

We cheerfully make the correction.
Mr.. w. ID. Hedleston was associated
with Mr., Witherspoon on the affirmative
side Of the question, and while our re-
port gave them the credit of success in
the debate, the decision was incorrectly
reported.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

IT is reported that Representative
Blackburn of Kentucky, expects to de-
vote himself in the next Congress to an
investigation Of Star route matters, and
will very probably introduce resolu-
ton creating committee to examine the
subject. Representative Blackburn, it
will be remembered, was one of the few
members who fought the Star Route APP
preparations to the bitter end An in
vestigating committee under his vigorous
lead, with power to send for persons and
papers, would reveal many of the secrets
of the conspirators.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

r. P. WILLING, ESQ, having con.
sented to become a candidate for the
Legislature in Copiah, offers to withdraw
his name in Difference to Others who arc
proposed for the place.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

THERE are unpleasant reports that
the Queen of England is becoming in.
sane at the loss of her favorite lackey,
John Brown. Her conduct has revived
indecent scandals, and the royal lady is
rudely talked of as "the Widow Brown .
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

IT is estimated that last years cotton
crop will be 100000 bales. The pres
sent crop is thought to be larger, but
speculations thus early are futile. The
outcome depends upon many contingent
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

The cotton worm has made its APP
pearance in Madison parish, La.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

TIE Canton Citizen says that Col.
William Handy, Is strongly solicited to
run for reelection TO the Legislature.
but has positively declined.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

THE Independent Chalmers crowd
State Convention was slim affair The
roll of counties was not even called. IT
is said that only fifteen of the seventy
odd counties in the State were represen-
ted, and they by self-appointed dele
gates
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

TIE Port Gibson ReyeiIle states that
Rev Dr. Reyel. has resigned the Prcsi-
dency Of Alcorn University.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

THE Crystal Springs Meteor has stated
that Col. J. d. Hopper, paid $1,000 for
a farm near that place and began raising
tomatoes for the Northern markets,
At last accounts this season hi. receipts
from this vegetable were $3.50, or just
half what was paid for his farm.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

THERE was one accession 10 the I'm
dependent" crowd exhibited in their
meeting here last week, while others who
have heretofore trained with it, were
conspicuous by their absence. We sin
cerely sympathize with this solitary gen
leman (wbo Is a man of mark in his
eparture and would remind him Of the
valuable purpose to which an un-
lucky crow that had fallen by the un-
erring aim Of the marksman, was turned.
1t was tied by the leg to high pole in
the middle Of cornfeld in order that
its carcass might serve as warning to
all similar offenders.
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A Correction.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI,
lNEnpn Inlr- LII 100 Q

EDITORS CLARION; In your state.
ment of the commencement exercises on
Monday night when the question:
Has the intellectual, moral, and relig-
ious condition of the negro race impro-
we'd since emancipation" was debated
you were mistaken in this-that the de-
cision of the judges was not in the "di-
rection of the negative" but was decided
in favorof the affirmative In justice to
myself and colleague | ask you to make
this correction.
ReSpectfully.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

Mr.. WHARTON is a polished gentle
man, good citizen, and no doubt an
excellent Judge, but in matters of polit-
ical judgment he is by no means infalli-
bic. People will remember Judge
Whartons prominence in advocacy Of
secession, etc, etc.-Vicksburg Post
And so will they remember that other
good men in whom our friend, the Post,
is in the habit of swearing by, did the
same thing. But what's the use of
scratching old sores?
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-07-11

LEXINGTON ADvEErRER: Hon. II. G.
Williamson, Of Carroll, was one of the
ablest and most useful members of our
last Legislature. Every act Of his~hile
member Of that body evinced sim
cere desire TO faithfully represent and
promote the interests Of his constituents
and of the people at large. As a mem
Der Of the next Legislature, with the ex-
perience gathered in the last, we can
safely predict that no one viii make a
more brilliant and honorable record
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-04-11
Washington to His Mother.

Mr. Bancroft in his new volumes
publishes a letter from General
Washington to his mother, which
shows that he was not as easy in his
circumstances as is generally sup
posed. He had large estate in
lands and negroes, but derived from
it no very abundant revenue. The
letter, writted 1887, two years be-
fore he was inaugurated President
Of the United States, is as follows /:
"Honored Madam Il have now
demands upon me for more than
five hundred pounds, three hun
dred and forty pounds odd of which
are due for the tax of 1886; and |
know not where, or when, / shall
receive one shilling with which to
pay it. In the last two years |
made no crops, In the first I was
obliged to buy corn, and this year
have none to sell, and my wheat is
so bad | can neither eat it myself
nor sell it to others, and tobacco |
make none.
"Those who owe me money can
not or will not pay Inc without
suits, and to sue is like doing moth
ing, whilst my expense, not from
any extravaganza, or an inclination
on my part to live splendidly, but
for the absolute support of my fam
lily and the visitors constantly
here, are exceedingly high-high-
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-04-11
The Eternal Stars Shine Out as
Soon as it is DARK Enough.

A child, grown restless as the night came on,
Tired of twilight-wondering where the day
had gone,
Stood watching at the window with weary
sigh,
Till heaven should hang its star lamps in
the sky.
Mamma, why don't they Gomez" she ques-
tioning said,
Then looking up, "Come, pretty stars" she
sweetly lead.
Deeper the shadows of the night around her
grew,
While patiently she peered the darkness
through.
AT last, with shout of JOY a star she spied.
81 see one now, mamma! why not beforer'
she cried;
The mother kissed her little eager lips, and
smiled,
Because it's Just grown dark enough, my
child.
So shine the eternal stars" in sorrow S
night;
The deepest gloom but serves to bring their
blessed light.
Take courage then-lool up-oh heart that
most has bled,
Gods stars of hope are shining overhead.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-04-11

er, indeed, than | can support wit h
out selling part of my estate, which
| am disposed to do rather than
run in debt or continue to be so;
but this | cannot do without taking
much less than the lands | have
offered for sale are worth. This is
really and truly my situation
His embarrassments arose chiefly
from the inefficient system of farm
ing then customary in Virginia.
Gen. Washington says in his diary
that he was the owner of one hum
dred and two cows, and yet was
obliged to buy butter for his own ia
BILE.
He built the finest barn in Vir-
ginia for storing and threshing his
grain; but on returning from Phil
adelphia one winter, he found his
negroes threshing in the good old
way" the sheaves spread in the
barnyard, and horses treading out
the wheat.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-04-11
Anniversary.

The following account we clip
from that true help-meet in every
good work, the Keyser Echo
The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union Of Keyser, held their
first Anniversary at the Young
Mems Christian Association Hall,
on Wednesday evening. An intel
ligent and appreciative audience
was present, and the exercises were
enjoyed by all. The programme
consisted Of addresses by Rev Lem
mon, of Piedmont, and /. r. Cars
kaddon, of Keyser, REGULATIONS by
Mrs. Fague-and singing by choir
composed of members from the DIFF
ferent church choirs of the town
consisting of Misses Fannie Bux-
ton and BERTHE Leps, and Messrs B.
F. Wells, }. T. Carskadon, d. G.
Arnold and w. J. Alderton, with
Miss Clara Gilman at the organ.
The Temperance sentiment is
steadily gaining in this commun-
ity, and the ladies engaged in the
cause have reason to be greatly en-
couraged, and proud of the fatter-
ing reception awarded them upon
their first public appearance as an
organized Temperance Society.
The audience on Wednesday even
ing represented the worth and in
telligence of the community.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-04-11
CheerfulResS in Disease.

Nothing does more to drive away
disease than a cheerful, pleasant,
and even mirthtul state of mind.
What the sun is to nature, what
the stars and moon are to night, are
cheerful persons at the bedside, in
the house, and by the wayside. All
the nervous influence sent from
the brain to all our organs should
be of the most agreeable kind. If
we are cheerful, all nature smiles
with us the air seems more balmy,
and the sky more clear, and our
physical and mental beings more
bright. Laughter is conducive to
good health, and as general rule,
the best men and women laugh the
most. Let those who think differ
emily stand with long faces in life's
shadow Good, sound, hearty
laughter is health for Everybody, and
there is more virtue in one sunbeam
than a whole hemisphere Of cloud
and gloom. Ohio Farmer.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-04-11
Keyser.
w. c. T. q. ANNIVERSARY.

We have a note with money and
a new name) from true and ap-
preciatlng friend of Woman's
Work, in Keyser in which he saws
Our Anniversary was we'll atten-
ded and passed off nicely last night.
Our people in fine spirits.
Mr.. t. r. Carskaddon took occas-
ion to comment on the feudalism of
such fossils as Bro. Price, who de-
clare women have nothing to do in
this world.
He took the ground and argued,
reverently I'm sure, that after what
had been accomplished by woman
in the crusade, and was still being
accomplished by her-any man
taking the ground OF Mr. Price, ar
raigned the Master, seeing He gave
woman this grand and glorious
power of saving the world, and
then, as tits claimed, prohibited
the use of this power, showing here
either want of infinite wisdom
or reckless waste of valuable ma
terlal-neither of which can ever
be said of the Masters work either
in nature or grace" &C., &c.
Our friend says further;
Rev. Lennon, of Piedmont, made
an admirable address, and Mrs
Echo more than met the most san
guine expectations of her friends
in the two recitations she gave.
Note. In this connection we
again urge our friends to send us
accounts promptly ofall such meet
ings and other matters of interest
to friends of the cause.