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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12
The Iowa E1our.ioa.

For weeks past this section of the
country has been flooded with ilIumi-
mated hand-bills setting forth tie fact
that On certain day there would start
from some point in Iowa, an excursion,
bearing seven or eight hundred imni.
grants seeking Investment In the South,
the train TO reach Jackson also many
minutes past certain hour on certain
day. It was very generally understood
that the rich COL. B. 81. EYers who re
Gently purchased q million acres Of Ais
sissippi lands at % cents an acre. was at
the head OF the excursion, and ashring-
ing these people here not only to OCCUPY
these lands Of his, but be distributed
drought the State and help build up
our waste places and restore ordereo1t
chaos. ltnow appears, however to have
been a pious ,frand Of the first water
No such trains ne are informed reached
Jackson, and the hnndredao of intelligent
farmers who bad gone to that place
from the various counties In the capacity
Of committees, to receive these welcome
guests and investment seekers, were COM
PEELED to report the doleful intelligence
the elephant died on the way and the |
s1oM - g0AsScA ~ -A4AAeCtSs- AA1A9 NUM- /
Gazette.
Il Appean that the most of the ex-
:uEsionists were captnrsd at Jackson,
Tenn, and at other points north Of
Jackson, Miss. About half i dozen
'eached this place. We are, however,
By Mai. Wan to sfats that
mother excursion has been arranged BY |
APT. J. F. Merry. Western Passenger
agent Of che Illinois Central, which
ill reach This city On Friday, 2lst,
ast This excursion Il being adveF
ised very dztensiTeIy ID the West ana
: destination bslng jackson, Miss, ~
~ expect large number Of FizitoEs
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12
An Appeal for o'nonasIl

Patrick O'Donnell was summarily
tried in London last week and condemned
to be executed on the 18th inst Some
of the circumstances attending the trial
are anomalous and irregular. The kill
ing of James Carey took place within
the Jurisdiction of the Cape OF Good
Hope, and according to a well establish
ed English custom, which has all the
force of the common law, should have
been tried there instead of in England.
While the jury were making up their
verdict they returned to ask the Judge
whether, il Carey was using a weapon
so as to endanger O'Donnelps life, his
act would be murder or manslaughter.
The Judge replied that it would be
neither, but asked them to show the evil
dence that pointed to such condition of
things. This was certainly undertaking
to aid them in determining facts Of the
case, which was alone the province of
the jury, as much as his was 70 decide
points of law. 1t would seem, toe, that
had he only given the information asked
that the verdict would have been acquit-
tai. The treatment of the prisoner by
the court after conviction was harsh in
the extreme.
In view of these facts, and the further
one that O'Donnell was q naturalized
American citizen, delegation Of Con-
gressmen GALL Democrats) called on the
President on the 9Th, and asked him to
intercede with the British government
for a stay of execution till the matter
could undergo investigation on the part
of the United States and proper repre-
sensations could be made In behalf Of
the prisoner. The President assured
the delegation tina the would do all in his
power through Minister Lowell to obtain
respite for the prisoner.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12
Mississippi Horticultural so.;.,.

Alta meeting Of the Board a. IL.
gers Of the Mississippi Hortie.i
Society it was agreed and ordere.i NJ 8.
the second annual meeting AZ ID ~ "a. =
ciety be held in Crystal Snr;rs. ...s 20
third Thursday and FRIDAY NJ 5.. ~ we
1884 Many valuable and -4lary,
papers viii be read and dise,i sctlcal
il i expected that the meefis.. and
OF great practical bcnefit y II Nlll De
mencing II. sla com
he pres Of the State yin -,
o6Ilge Us by eopying THE ne,;. neatly
sdsI sa1 such attention e it's Vii se sno
q. 2. MCKAx. p
s. 81. SrAcKn6rs
Jackson, Miss, Dec. 8, lfsS soy.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

CHASoELLlRs T. b, GaAHAM aud
sylvanus Evans hive been exchanging
work lately, aal the counties of sseake
and Liudsrlll, have beea especially
complimentary to their visitors. The
bar and officers of the Leake court have
passed resolutions highly fiattering to
Judge Evans, AMI We last week alluded
to a similar action on the part of the
Meridian court.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

Tie President suggests that the trade
dollar be redeemed at Il little above the
cost Of the bullion. Thisis perhaps well
enough. But for the fact that this coin
is now chiefly in the possession of those
that have boagit it at IS cents it would
be the proper thing 20 mako it legal
tender.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

TINS Penitentiary lessees have recent
~ paid to the State Treasurer the sum
of $50, 94l,33 on account of convict
hire. This is in addition to machinery
purchased, and permanent improvements
of various kinds, which will be State
property on expiration of lease.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

SENATOR EDMUNps has introduced a
civil righ.s bill, the effect of which
would be to remove all cases involving
the civil rights of citizens from the
State 10 the United States Courts. The
parpose Of the mover is, We suppose, to
promote sectional agitation for the Presi-
Dental election.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

y RESOLUTION has been introduced in
the Virginia Legislature inviting Sena-
tor Malone, inasmuch as he no longer
represents tho will Of the majority of
the people of his State, as expressed by
The late election, to res 60. A good
moyp
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

. z,cg paoposrTIoH.

VIZ VII coal tae JouESAL OF AGRICULTURE
AID AaERcsS STOCK BaEEDER, ls-page, So
column weekly n1peT. Il years estasIls she'd priee
e. 80 and TIIE " EEKLT CLABtoss Jaeks9nt AlssI
enc wear, both pspsrs for $3.50.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

\ LARGE delegation of Congressman
called on the President on Saturday last
and urged him to exert his influence
toward obtaining a respite for O'Don-
.-aE.ee44, the slayer of Carey. The Presi-
dent promised to take whatever action
be could with proprietY.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

HOLMES E.1HExs
Woven .<h.
f0ns @ n10N H2Ytnk sant nev-
era Enniunicat tons ID Deaeera1ic pa
BEL Tor publiczfiun, and finding they
srssld not pdblish them, becauss they
we're not in harmony with the party
q were written By . AniggeF,n ! hare
almost dispaired Of reaching the eye ok
the white people Of The statsi but hnvsl
TO try AGAIN, Ind - thefe =
now no elections on hand, what Ismay
ny 3iiiln6t D. construed - - xftelspf.
70 draw the g Cdr Lipe.n .6oNegef, i
must not 1kiu the hafs before ] catch
him; therstoFs write 70 ask, s IVA WI
b 90 hind ab TO puhlish any eommuniea.
tions may ssnd you, that g.g.ideazs asd
thoae If sozss Other eol0red nlm may be
placed before the white people Of the
State Of Mississippi.
] have been reader ct your paper
for many years, and subscriber tor
two, and in general like its tone; but IN
many things must differ from it, IN IL
conclusions.
I shalI only write upon subjects Of
general interest 70 all, and conducive to
the welfare, progress and prosperity Of
Mississippi, and if should write upon
political matters, or parties, pledge
myself not to use the coarse invectiYe
90 common with political writer's.
do not think that harm can arise
from the discussion of such questions
in paper where both sides of . ques-
ton can be seen, and II kraths are told,
why let them not all be told upon one
side Hoping you win give me . favor
able reply, and grant the favor asked,
remain your Obedient servant,
SUBSCRIBER.
We publish the foregoing, as re-
euested; but our coIored friend Is ask
ing too much when he wants rs 10 prom
Use that we shall publish any communal.
cation he may send US. This we are
not willing to promise to any CORES.
Epondent, white or black. We reserve
the right tojudge Of the fitness Of Al
matter intended for our columns. We
suggest to Subscriber" to deliver him
self ofseme of the propositions be wants
/ to submit to the white people Of thu
State, and forward them for inspection
| and we promise him that if not accepted
for publication it will not be becaus'
& they are written by niger" II ouI
| friend wants to relieve himself Of polit
ical ideas, in behalf the Republican par
ty, he will find an excellent medium II
the Peoples Adviser, of this city, whiel
i is ably edited, owned and controlled b,
!, colored men. If he wants to discuss tn
! moral, educational or religious interest
: of the colored people, he ought 70 know
that Tue CLARIoS has always beel
anxious to promote the same, and v
shall therefore be willing to accord hir
"a hearing.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

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Trvr ers AUTHORIZED 70 announce GEOk0E l.
w Potter Of IIinds county, s. 9 candidate
fc- sergpant-at-A Arms Of the next Hsass 81 Repre-
selsLaify~s, January. 1854
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

Rev. 4. Y. ROWE has been rendered
the chair Of Lttin in Mississippi Col
leza, made vacant by the death of Prof
TimberlaEc.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

Mr.. L. ". C5RgADINE has been APP
pointed temporary Superintendent of
Education Of Jefferson county, vice J.
Rivcs Wude. resignel.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

Nh. MERGlLI, of Vermont, has opened
the bali in the Senate on the silver ques
ton, with an elaborate speech in favor
Of suspending its coinage.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

1890, .,,hov;,ad 20 anDouDoe <. D. CHAEp-
" I'M Of Kinds ossunty, as egudidste ior
,lertion n the oAsS Q. Superintendent AanAsaAppl
llerftenIiary.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

The Swiss Cantonof valais which had
abolished the death penalty . punish-
ment for murder, has just decided % -
stors ii.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

TIE Copiahan suggests that the press
let up 4 little on Copiah county affairs,
and we cordially second the motion.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12
MORNING SESSION oPExIxa At ii
O'CLOCK


Diseases Of Stock, Dr. D. I. Phares:
The Best Means Of Enrichinr tie sSoil
Prof. ]. a. MyeB; Farm Buildinrs.
Prof. Z. a. Gulley. After each address
) free discussion Of the subject Of the
address VIII Be Ii order.
Yours truly,
!. G. etiITH-F ANIz.
AeEetarF u. e. clnh
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12
MISSISSIPPI IEsrsEtTTp


sENArg.
ist District +. NJ. Booro. Ris
NV. a. Boyd. Riplee.
3-K. +. Hysr. H6pv e
A-Samuel Powell, Hera.ao
Or. W. Owen, Austin.
6--John G, Kyle, sards
&c. 3. Mitchell, Pontotor
5-W. A. Roane, Pithboro'
sc. W. Gayles. Greenvilis
1o-Sanuel L. Wilson. Ho-s..
1l-R. .. Reynolds, Aberdeen
Pc = Sykes, Columbia ~ l-as q
lS-S. ~ Roano, Walthau. v-.,....o
q. l. surkitt, Palo Alto. c. 10 %
thames IA LiddsH. s15.ti,. S., 20
roll Co. ---.- IL AHA Car
S-4"1h not elact til 1887
16-J. G. Hamilton, D--,r.1
I'D. 1. Guyton, lTe-s st,,.,-
le--John Terry, Peo RI 49, r
19--Geo' Q. billiard. No. ---'i' s' ".
2o--Joel P. Walker, sTe-;1...
2l--1hos. h, Keith. De-
22--Jas. S. Eaton. Tsy-r-.....' AsT.a2 I,
! % W. m - SA2to1.
os W - a. 1-0se' Aazoo Git.
% n =, Il - . 2eef2' E.esaee.,
60 - . - o--7' .4ayl1syi.I-. ...
o. 80
0s-I Nc = Nm i1.'ili4'ea- jackson.
/ 90 n n 80 ~, FOR; Gibson
9o ~ 7 s 49, " e5.vL.o, sim,s,- ~
a. .F Ti;a : ~, : .I''-'' i@5- iicc.
! o1-Elllot ltentscs1g. Pas d..
83-A. h. BrepboT, ---a
AL WbitTar I,- ,,-.-A'[
S5-T Y Nol.r,5 ~ ,-.e
87-(wm elect in ~,
cor7,-r,- So. ''-'' syn dl';rici. :
MI "a 70 --NIATIvES
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

TnE Supreme Court of the United
States has affirmed the judgment of the
court below in favor q! Jefferson Davis
in the con:e itcd will ca of Mrs. Dor
scv. who left her properly to him.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

ryT sre authorized TO annoanos ]. J. ncQU =.
w SION. Of MoUFuR county, - eandiaats ioI
recle~tiou u the 0fa0s II aPsEzstsndaEt p
pi ISnitenriaTy.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

THE prize Of one thousand dollars
offered by the managers of the Cotton
Centennial Exposition for the best plan
OF buildings, was awarded to Mr.. G. NJ.
Torgerson, of Meridian. The building
will be 1900 feet long by 900 wide, and
viii be the largest Exposition building
ever desisael except the one in London
Ia 1867
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12
LICISLl1IYE ASOuxcEMENTS..

rr ,rs su:boar-d 70 annonnoe FRANCIS A.
- WOLFF. Of Tpfah County, - 3 asasEaasas
Az s. rsl.snI.ai-..g -IlA q e seaese
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12


I We are requc ted ~ .r.a BIB. .'
lowing. Notwiths,aga. .. .ac
advertised excursion G.l Jgr.
son, the resolution .l' ... -..r.
welcome which Oh our ..a.a ..s w
ready to extend 10 all u.. e.~. ..H..
investments, and settle ia o.- ..a.r.
BoLroN, Mss, E.,. -..a.
At a called meetinr of Eo c.r.2. (
Bolton and vicinity, he'd rg l...- ~
.illErvr November, 1883. o. j.. l.. y.
~ Scaled to thees.L II end Harry is9S
SITTING as Secretary. ----7s=z- Cf'
The object of the meeting was
as follows. That in view Of the %
excursion from the North andrd
would reach Jackson. Miss, on thosShe
Of the 18th, and having q high .ttafe
citation Of the objects of the sid go.
sionists. q committee of two was \
pointed to draft appropriate resolgT1 N
and 3 committee % three appJi8ftI 10.
meet said excarsiOuisl7 at the cit. of
Jackson, Miss, (which committee was
{. |. Robinson, f. Z. Baldwin, and Z,
j. Mo0Te) and present the proceedings
II this meeting and extend a hearty
Welcome, into our midst, to said eycur-
ionists. The following resolutions were
fered and adopted:
WHEREAS, Il having come 20 orr
that an excursion from she
Torth and West, is to reach he city of
aekson, on the 18th inst, and that said
xcursion has in view the Offering in
to citizens Of tho North and
W 10 settle and make investments
nOng Us; and
Whereas We have TIE keenesg -
,sciation OF the Importance or
rcarsion ard its objects, and are
{ Of showing every courtesy, an
oding most hearty welcome
shors; therefore
b Il Rcsolred, That tie coml
rstofore appointed to meet said
pists at jackson, extend to the
dtation To visit our communit
Y 10 them welcome into 0ur
q a. should be extended to
Se permanent presence with
IA % much desire.
g. u. RopINsoNS
Z =. E1ToN, Sec'y.
1mmetE Gharlcssn al,
|I|rII UI|4n.. e.. ~. -.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

S var s1E q I'I.Ie ttS{ 81 s5s
~ k[H'
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12
Madison County Farmers Club.
CAsroS. Mss. Dee. 10. 1883

Canton, Mss, Dec. 10, 1883.
EDITORS CLARION: The Faculty Of
the 4. and II. College viii meet with
the Madison County Farmers Club. It
this place, on 18th inst. As the meet.
ing viii be one of more than local inter.
est, re will thank you to call attention
to it IN your columns All persons. far
or near, who feel any interest IN the sub
jects TO be discussed are invited to at-
tend. The following programme IS an
nounced:
MoRSISG SESSION OPENING AT IL
The 4. and III. College. Gen. s b.
Lee; Drainage and Thorough Cultfya-
ton, Prof, If A. GuIley; The necessity
Of State Experiment station, Prof. ]
A. Myers
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12
IxpIAR oUTBREAKs.

From the report Of the Secretary Of
War twill beseen that in only single
instance has there been any disturbances
Of the quiet condition Of our Indian
Tribes rid from Mexico into Arizona
By 3 small party 81 Indians, which wss
pursued bY Gen. Crook into the noun
tain region from which i had come. Il
e confidently hoped that 4 serious ont
hreak will not again occur, and that the
knlle1 tribes which have for % many
yeaIs tsIFisied the West viii hereafter
remain u peaceful submission.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12
Mississippi Progress.

The Aberdeen Examiner of the 9th
contains carefully prepared table show
ing the value of personally and realty
in Mississippi, by counties, for the year
1885, compared with the official figures
for 1879:
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

duction Of modern heavy riaed guns
into maritime warfare, and il they are
not put in an efficient condition we may
easily be subjected to humiliation BY 4
hostile power greatly inferior TO our our
selves. As germane to this subject
call your attention to the Importance Of
psrfecting our submarine torpedo de-
lenses. The board authorized BY the
last Congress to report on the method
which should be adopted for the manu-
factUre of heavy ordnance adapted TO
modern warfare has Waited the. princi-
pal iron and steel-works in this country
and In Europe. It is hoped that its re-
port viii aoon be made, and that Con-
.efess viii thereupon Be disposed to pre-
vide suitable facilities and plans for the
manufacture Of such guns as are now
fmuetafivelY needed.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

SENATOR GE1R3E has introduced a
bill appro2r:ating 100000 for a FEEDER
al Building At VicksSurg: 100000 to
improve the Vicksburg harbor; also a
bill to permit the people of Vicksburg to
erect statue Of GIrabaldi in the NJ.
tioaaI Cone,eFy; apd a bin for the re-
lief OF the Protestant Orphan Asylum
at NLtcaaz--aII which We hope will be
pat upon their p1ssage at an early day.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12

The Secretary of the Treasury advised
consolidation of certain of the Customs
Districts OF the country, and suggests
that the President be vested with such
power in relation thereto as is now given
him in respect to Collectors Of Internal
Revenue BY section Sl41 Of the Revised
Statutes. The statistics on this subject.
which are contained in his report, fur
nish Of themselves strong argument ia
defense Of his views. At the adjourn
ment Of Congress the number Of Inter.
nal Revenue Collection Districts was
l26. By Executive orders, dated June
%, 1888, directed that certain of these
districts be consolidated. The result |
has been reduction of one-third their
number, which, At present, il uteighty-
.hree.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12
CIVIL RIoHTs.

The Fourteenth amendent to the Con-
stitution confers the rights Of citizenship
upon all persons born or naturalized in
the United States and subject to the
jurisdiction thereof. Il was the special
purpose OF this amendent to insure to
members Of tbs, colOred race the full en-
loyment q clya and ealitical riGhtse
Certain statutory provisi rs .ut1 -.
secure the enforcement 0f u
have been recently declared 1os !. y;
tutional by the supreme Couft A..
legislation whereby Congress nav la.y.L
FULLY supplement the GUARANTEES wb;cL /
The Constitution affords for fbe s 49,, |
enjoyment by ali the citizens ~ ~, M
United States of every right, prir;le.ss
Ind immunity Of citizenship, win $500
ny undertaking approval.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12
STATE MILITIA.

On several occasions during the past
year officers of the army have, at the re-
Quest of the State authorities, united
their military encampments for inspee..
ton of the troops. From the reports OF
these officers I am induced to believe
that the encouragement Of the State
militia organization by the National
Government would be followed by very
gratifying results, and would afford it
II sudden emergencies the aid of large
BODY Of volunteers, educated in the per
Torrance Of military duties.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12
WHAT TO DO wIrH THE TRADE DOL
LARS.

The trade dollar was coined for the
purpose of traffic in countries where
silver passed at its value, as ascertained
BY its weight and fineness. 1t never had
legal tender quality. Large numbers
OF these coins entered, however, into the
volume Of our currency. By common
consent their circulation in domestic
trade has now. ceased, and they have
thus become disturbing element. They
should not be longer permitted to EN-.
barrass our currency system recon-
mend that provision be made for their
reception by the Treasury and mint as
bullion, at small percentage above the
current market price Of silver Of like |
fneness.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-12
RANKS AND BANKING.

For ayerting the threatened contrac-
ton two courses have been suggested,
either of which is probably feasible.
One is the issuance of new bonds hav-
ing many years to run, bearing low
rate OF interest, and exchangeable upon
specified terms for those now outstand-
ing. The other course, which conimends
itself to my own judgement as the bet
ter, is the enactment Of law repeating
the tax on circulation and permitting
the banks to issue notes for an amount
equal to 80 per cent. of the market value,
instead of as now-the face value of
their deposited bonds. l agree with the
Secretary in the belief that the adop.
ton OF this plan would afford the neces-
sary relief.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1883-11-28
The First Enslfsh Book.

The first book ever produced in
England was printed by William Cax-
ton, in the Almoury at Westminster,
in the year AT, and was entitled
"Dictes and sayings of the Philoso-
phers.' 1t is a small folio volume,
very beautifully printed on ash-gray
paper with red initial letters, and is
remarkable for its evenness of color
and distinctness of type.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1883-11-28
Efrect OF Standing Armies.

1t is generally supposed that
nations physique is improved by army
life, but such is not the opinion of Pro
fessor Mumphry, President of the
British Sanitary Institute, who said in
recent lecture that under the most
favorable circumstances, and in spite
of the good Influence of drill and dis
cipline npon the physical and mental
qualities of the men, a standing army
was to some extent necessarily a dete-
riorator Of national physique, mas
much as by the selecting Influence of
recruiting regulation the best specimens
were withdrawn from the community
just when they were entering upon the
vigorous period of life, and they were
subjected TO a high rate of mortality,
especially from lung disease, which
was attributed to what had been
termed "yitiated barrack atmosphere"
rs wei as exposures of other kinds.
The augmentation of an army, there
fore, directly debilitated a nation and
lessened its fighting power by the
drain it made upon the best bone and
blood of the land. This was fully as
serious as the drain which it made
upon gold, even if we took into account
the dimunition of gold-producing
power consequent on the abstraction
Il ON the labor market of so many men
in the prime of life, and it was less
easily repaired.