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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04
con. LAMAR.


The article of the Holly
Reporter of week be-
fore last, consuming Col. Lamar
for not making speeches in the
Manning-C Chalmers contest does
that gentlemen very great in
justice. In every canvass from
1872 to the present time, with
the exception Of the last one,
Col. Lamar has been very active
on the stump and 1t can safely
be said tkat no orator in the
State has displayed moro indus
try in advocating and uphold
ing the Democratic cause than
himself. His services have sv-
or been freely given to the par.
ty no matter whether he was a
candidate or not.
The reason why he did not
participate in the canvass oflast
year was that sickness in his
family required him to be with
them constantly. He was very
anxious, as we all know here, to
take an active part in the con
test and would have done 80
bat for the reason Dc have just
stated. We hope that the Re
porter will do Col. Lamar tue
Justice 10 place before its read
ers the reason which prevented
him from taking the stump last
year. We will state here that
we fear that i'll health in his
family will prevent him from
taking a very active part in the
present canvass. The Democ-
rac.y may rely upon 1t that moth
ing but this will keep him from
giving the party the benefit of
his splendid abilities in this cam
paign.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

A Washington dispatch of
the 10Th ult. says: Many Vir
ginia republican, who are in
office in Washington are rsfus-
ing to 30 bulldozsd by Malone.
They say that they will not an
swsr Mahons's recent circular
letter to them telling them that
they are lukewarm, and demand
ing that they join = Virginia
association in the city and pay
dues to the amount Of $3.50 a
month. This scheme, which il
Aahone's way of trying to get
around the civil service bill,
which prohibits any Senator or
member Of the house from ask
ing or sending ont circulars for
campaign subscriptions, svi-
win not work. There il
4 revolt against Malone here,
Il will be ssen,. az well ~ in Vir-
1t 10 confidently pre-
that hs will be defeated
,sxt fall by 10, 900 msjoriiy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

The Messenger gives this az
count OF what a runaway horse
did in OkolOna: The horse to
which the buggy was attached,
ran into a crowd in front Of B IT
rows grocery store and knock
ed down and tramplcd under
foot several people, two of
whom were very badly hurt,
and one, an old colored man
named Mathew Shackleford, We
learn has since died. At Ezell's
corner, the runaway horse trip
ped and fell, and was then Sc
cured. and released from the
buggy, which strang to say was
apparently intact.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04
The s~psakership.

The friends of Sam Randall
claim that he las enough votes
already pledged to secure his
nomination and the advocates OF
Carlisle claim that they have .
sure thing for their fsvorits.
Whilst both sides profess to be
so certain they are very busy
slsctionering for their favorites.
We think it very doubtful II -
many 40 one half of the Demo.
cratic members have made any
pledges at all. They do not
generally make pledges in ad.
vance of the meeting Of the eau.
Gus.
Randall 10 corffssssdly the
best political manager and this
gives him q decided advantage
over his competitors. His re-
cord upon the tariff question is
not very popular with the South.
ern and Western members and
this places him in that respect
at a disadvantage and will cause
him to lose votes which he 9th.
erwise would certainly get.
Upon tho question ofimproving
rivers and harbors he is in per.
feet accord with the Southern
and Western members and We
believe voted for the last river
and harbor bill whilst Nj. Car
Isle voted against it.
Mr.. Carlisle is the favorite of .
majority of the Western and
Southern members and will be
strongly supported by them In
caucus. His views upon the
tariff coincide with theirs whilst
Mr.. Randall leans too much to
the side of the protectionists.
Mr.. Carlisle is an able DICTATOR
and in the last C0ngress was tho
leader against the tariff bill that
was passed. His position upon
the question of improving river
and harbors 10 not satisfac-
tory to his supporters generally
in the West and South. His
votes against the river and har-
Dor bills is a great obstacle In
his path and may be the means
of his defeat. If it were not for
that there would be very little,
if any, doubt of his success. A
number of the friends of the
Mississippi valley interests will
certainly oppose his election to
the Speakers chair.
The versatile and witty Cox
does not seem to be making
much Roadway in his candidacy
and it is likely that he will be
Withdrawn after the first ballot.
Personally he is very popular
with the members but they re.
him as TOO good natured
for the position. He will get
support of the Democratic
delegation from his own State
and q few scattering votes from
States bat he can hardly
DO regarded as a strong candl
date.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04
The Democrats and Republi

The Democrats and Republi
cans of Pamela county have at
last agreed upon the terms OF
fusion and the following 10 the
ticket that they have nominated.
For the Legislature, w. IL.
Ecklss, B.. F. Wilson, A. B. Pos
ton; fer Sheriff, James Ruffin
for Chancsry Clerk, J. L. Fetch.
or, for Circuit Clerk, ID. Il.
johnson ; for Treasurer, @. Il
Taylor for Assessor, B.. J. John
son ; for Surveyor, Robert Ruf-
An ; for Coroner and Ranger,
Neal HiYh:ower. The Demo
Gratis get one member Of the
Legislature, Sheriff, Chancery
Clerk, Treasurer and Surveyor
and the Republicans tho balance
Of the ticket.
The Sardis Star regards the
ticket hpon the whole as "fairly
representative and up to the
usual average Of the tickets
placed before the people in the
black counties" and States that
the "fusionists have a sweep
ing victory in their reach, If
they will only grasp it,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

The Grand Jury Of New Or
leans in ito report to the Court
recommends that the bodies of
persons who have died from
contagious or infectious diseas-
es should be burned. The sug-
gestion seems to be generally
approved but it 10 doubtful if it
be adopted at an early period.
There is a popular prejudice
against it which it will be diff
cult to overcome
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

Tho Pontotoc Democrat states
there is considerable dissatis
faction In soma sections of that
county over the results Of the
primary election in that county
and that there 10 talk of an in
dependent ticket. The Demo
crat strongly supports the rsgu-
larly nominees and has no doubt
of their election next Novem-
Der.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

The opposition have put out q
full ticket in Tallahatchie coun-
ty. The Charleston Sentinel
pronounces it a weak affair and
says that the Democrats can and
will easily beat i next Novem.
Der. The Democracy of that
county have a great deal of en-
ergy and industry and this is a
pretty SURE guarantee that they
will come out Of the fight victo
riOus. 80
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

The annual convention of the
National Cotton Planters AssO-
citation will meet at Vicksburg
on the 21st of November. The
president, Mr.. f.. G. Morshead.
has invited the Governors OF
the cotton States to appoint two
delegates from each county to
attend the Convention and take
part in it's proceedings.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

The V~ieksburg Post says
"The Ksmpsr Herald comes to
rs with a request for exchange.
A. quite : number of killings
occur over in that section, and
We also have . few here occa
sionally, We put the Herald on
our exchange list 30 that We can
keep each other posted.n
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

Roscoe Conkling it is said is
longing to get back to his old
position in tho Senate and his
friends are quietly making ar
fragments to elect Legislature
that will favor his aspirations.
The chances however are that
the Legislature viii be Demo
cratic and this would spoil their
calculations.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04


Mr.. James Hill, Internal Rev
snuc Collector, made a speech
recently at Canton in favor OF
the fusion ticket put forth by
tho Republicans and Democratic
of Madison. He is one of the
leading colored men Of the
State and has great influences
with his race. HI evidently il
not willing to follow the lead of
Gen. Chalmers and in this he is
entirely right When ssch men
as John r. Lynch and James
Hill refuse to join the Independ-
snt party it is time for the col
ored people to pause aud re
feet long before they unite
their fortunes with it.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04


Enigrants to the number of
636,374 landed at New York
from August Sd 1882 to June
Both 1888 1t is safe to say that
more than nins.tenths OF them
settled in Northern States.
Comparatively very few persons
from foreign shores seek a home
in our genial climate. Ultimate
ly the tide will change and
foreigners will prefer this lati
tude to the cold regions north
of us.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

There is a lively contest in
Louisiana fer the Democratic
nomination for Governor. The
struggle is between Gov. Nc
ENERGY. the present incumbent,
and Gen. Ogden. The Times.
Democrat espouses the cause
Of the former with its usual
power and ability and oil the in
dications point to his success.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

Negotiations are pending be.
tween the French and Chinese
governments with a fair pros
pect that the differences be-
tween them will he satisfactory
~ adjusted and war avertsd.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

Col. d. w. Rogers has been
nominated as the Democratic
candidate for Floater for the
counties of YallOblsha and Cal
houn. He is a gentleman of fine
ability and has had an expert
encs of fourteen years in the
Legislature. We hope and be-
.lisve that he will be elected by
a large majority.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

The Georgia Legislature re-
fused to pass Q bill providing
for the payment out Of the State
treasury ofthe funeral expenses
of the late Governor Stephens
and this leads some of the
Northern people to denounce
the aforesaid Legislature ~ a
disgrace to the State.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

The distribution of the new
two cent postage stamps CON-
menced at New York on the
18th ult. and it is stated that
the Iequisition on the c~ontrac-
tor was the largsst in number
of the prices and value ever is
sued in ono day. The aggre-
gate value of the stamps order.
ed was $780, 900.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

Last Tuesday was the day set
for the trial before J. s. Smith,
Mayor and sx-oficio Justice of
the Peace, Of John Mcnamara,
charged with cruel treatment of
prisoners. He waived trial and
elected to remain in Jail until
Circuit Court meets and await
the action of the Grand Jury.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

The Gulf Coast Advertiser at
Handsboro, Miss, is offered for
sale either in whole or In part.
It is a thirty-two column paper
and II the Official journal Of
Harrison and Hancock coun
ties AID has all extensive circu-
lation. For terms, address G..
NJ. Liddle, at Handrboro, Miss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04
democratic Executive Commit

democratic Executive Commit
tee Of Lafayette County
Bent /. T. A. Buckner, 0. L.
Cartsr, 3. W. Phipps.
Beat 2: g. w. Anderson, u
B. Baker, J. N. Slough.
Beat 8: r. 4. Shaw, A. IL
Psguss, J n Waldrip.
Best 4: p. i. Rsdwine, 7. !"
Spears, W. L. Goodwin. =
Beat 3. ]. 1. Kimzy, J. q
wslch, w: 8. Harmon.
~. w. PHIfPs,
Chairman.
a. n. PrcUEs.
Secretary.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

G. M. Mayo, a member of
Congress elect from Virginia
committed suicide or the 10Th
ult., by shooting himself whilst
on board of q steamer from
Baltimore to Norfolk.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

The Coffeeville Times states
that the cotton crop in Yallobu-
sha county is very short. The
corn crop 10 better than the
cotton crop and most of the far
msrs will have enough to do
them next year by econonizi IS.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

George Knapp one of the edi-
tors and proprietors of the St.
Louis Republican, died recent
~. He WAS an able newspaper
man and his paper exercised a
great influence in Missouri and
other States.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04
N0IIcEI

From and after this issue, the
political department Of the EA.
GLE will be- under the control
n Col. r. w. Phipps, and he
viii be responsible for it. The
other departments Of the paper
will remain nnder the man.
neement Of the undersigned and
nhe assumes the sole RESPONSE
bility for them:
May 31st. 1888.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

The Aberdeen Examiner
thinks it more than probable
that the State tax will be reduc.
ed to less than two mills by the
Legislature next January.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

1t costs fifty dollars and cigh
ty four cents to collect one dol
lar Of revenue from customs at
Atlanta. Georgia. For the year
ending June 30th 1888, twenty
one dollars was collected at an
expense Of 31,06S.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

The divorce market at Fort
Worth, Texas is brisk and very
lively. At the last term of the
Court there, forty three petitions
for divorces were fled.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

On the 21st ult. Preston Smith
stabbed and killed J. G.. Evans
five miles southwest of Brook
haven, Smith was arrested and
examined before a magistrate
who required him to give a
$1,000 bond for his appearance
at the next term of the Circuit
Court, the bond was given and
lie was released.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

The Rev. Grsenburg W. Ridg-
ley, formerly q law partner of
Henry Clay, died recently near
Philadelphia ip the S5th year of
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

A Mr.. Bookwalter Of Ohio
thinks he can be elected to the
United Statss.Senate by sxpen-
ding the sum Of fifty Thousand
dollars.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

At tho last accounts Sam
Randall was serving on a jury
at Philadelphia. Sam is a good
electionesr and if his eleven
colleagues on that body had a
vote for Speaker, it is very safe
to say that he would get them
all.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

colored man; takes his stand
with Lynch in opposition to the
Chalmers pirty. He il q fair
speaker and q good electioneer-
er. Lynch and Hill acting to-
gsther will be able to prevent .
large number of coloreL vot ers
from acting with tho Indspend
cnt party. They are strong men
with the cclored people and
Gen. Chalmers will fnd it diff
cult to destroy their influence.
Unless they can command the
almost solid colored vote they
cannot hope for success.
We have the strongest hope
that the Democracy will win in
November a grand and decisive
victory over the opposition
They are worthy of the conf
denco of the masses and the
verdict will be given in theiI
favor.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

Memphis has started . manu-
factory Of chewing gum and It
win NO doubt do q heavy bust
ness.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

The Warrington monument at
he capitol win, it 10 expected,
be completed in . short time
The Federal government has
nsde an appropriation to finish
The work.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

Work is being actively PRESS
I'd ON the Panama canal and It
il expected that it will be nm
ished in 1883.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

By the terms of the fusioss IN
Pamela county the Ds19crats
get three Supervisory and the
Republicans twos
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

The widowA of Elk President
Tylsr and Polk receive each
pensions Of $4,000.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

The Rev. Henry Ward Beech
81 recently delivered a lecture
OF Dallas, Texas, and was re-
ceived with applause.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

The Houston (Texas) Post
states that Austin has a darky
who shoots, cooks and eats
buZzards..
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

Thsre are 100000 commercial
travellers 10 the United States
and they cost their employers
about $4,000 each.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

Senator George has . list Of
APPOINTMENTS for this month in
che central and northeastern
counties.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

A tract Of land in south east
srn Arkansas said to contain
400, 0OO,0 900 feet Of timber has
bssn purchased BY foreign CAPT
talists.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

A band of armed mon on the
Doth ult., robbed q train at
Coolidge, Kansas, on the At
Gibson, Topeka and Santa Fe
railroad but it is not known how
much money they obtained. An
armed possse has been sent In
pursuit of the robbers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

The Democracy Of Franklin
and JsRerson counties have
nominated J. J. Whitney of JEFF
ferson for the State Senate.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

Cen. Chalmers IL advertised
to speak ct Sardis on next Sat
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

Tho Greenbackers of Massa-
chusstts have nominated Ben
Butler for Governor and the
Democrats have done likewise.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

The Texas courts seem to be
doing : rushing divorce bust
ness.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

The State Fair at Jackson be-
gins October Goth, and contin-
ues five days.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04


Samuel J. Tlden 10 the re-
cipisnt ola great deal Of abuse
from Democrats al well ~ Re-
ruDlicans but it does not seem
to worry the old man very
much. He IL quiet and ap-
parently treats with silent con.
tempt the many assaults that
are made upon his character and
reputation. A goodly number
Of Democrats denounce him be-
cause they fear that lie may pos
sibly be in the way Of their fa-
vorite candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for tho presi-
dency and they wish to destroy
his popularity 80 that he could
not possibly enter the conven-
ton with any strong following.
The Republicans dislike him
because he beat them in 1876
and they fear that he would do
the same thing in 1884 in the
event of his nomination. The
violent assault that they are
making upon him will not help
his Democratic enemies to de
feat his nomination nor would
they injure him should he be
nominated and mako the race.
In fact they are calculated to
arouse sympathy in his behalf
and to strengthen his popularity
among the masses.
If the enemies Of Tilden do
not wish to make him President
Of the United States We would
them to lot him alone.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

John D. Norman has been
elected Mayer Of Baldwyn.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1883-10-04

WV 50AtOhCou "
the penetentiary for I'VE years.
Three cases of small pox
have occurred at Lowenburg in
Adams county. The health
officers have taken steps to
prevent the disease from spread.
ing.
An attempt was made recent.
ly to ~assassinate Rufus Cox (col)
near Lexington ; he was slightly
wounded by three OF four SPUR.
rel shot. No arrests have been
made.
The 23d Mississippi regiment
had a reunion al Noliae-Hspx1
county, on the 10th ult which
was attended by a large crowd.
One hundred and four members
Of the regiment were present.
The barn aud stables of Jess
Bounds of Kemper county were
destroyed by fire. Three ne.
gross wsr, arrested on a charge
OF burning it and they confessed
that they were guilty; three
other negroes are implicated but
they escaped arrest.
The Sardis Star says: Mr..
Andrew NJ. Dickins, of Bates.
vile, was found dead in his bed
on board the Coahoma at Mem.
phis Wednesday morning. The
jury of inquest returned a YER
dict of death from heart disease.
Mrj Dickens was on his way
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-21
TO The West.

There are u number Of routes leading to
the aforementioned section, but the direct
and reliable route is via Saint Louis and
over the Missouri Pacific Railway. Two
trains daily are run from the Grand Union
Depot Saint Louis to Kansas City, Leavcn.
worth, A'chison, st, Joseph and Omaha.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars of the very
liresi make are attached to all trains.
At Kansas City Union Depot, passengers
for Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico and Cal.
it9rnis connect with express trains of all
lines.
AT Atchison, connection is made with
express trains for Kansas and Nebraska
points
AT Omaha, connection is made with the
Overland train for California.
This line offers to parties enroute to the
West and Northwest, not only fast time
and superior Accommodations, but beautiful
scenery, as 1t passes through the finest por-
ton of Missouri and Nebraska. Send for
illustrated maps, pamphlets, &C., Of this
line, which will be mailed free.
q. Is. KlNNAN, T.. CHANDLER,
Asst GEN. Pass. Agent. Gen'l Pass Agent.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-21
Doe Latin.

A bluff old farmer in Mecklenburg
had son Mt the university who ran
through more money than his father
liked, while at the same time neglectlng
his studies, The latter, on inqulrlng'
got to hear that his son showed little
aptitude for learning, and decided to
send him home, in order to make far
mer of him. The herr student was
highly displcased at this turn OF affairs,
and when his father took him in the
field for the first time he gave vent to
his dissatisfaction in string OF Latin
phrases and quotations After while
his father said to him; IL say, Angus
tus, here is a pitchfork, and yonder is
the manure in the cart-what do you
call them in LatinP" "Forcus, manuri-
bus, cartibus," replied the son, with
an air of proud satisfaction. Very
well, then" said the farmer, "if you
don't at once take the forcus and UNI
load the cartibus of manuribus, I'll
break every bonbus in your bodybus.
UNDERSTANDINGS - IliuStrirte V0lbSbLat-
Tor
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-21

The telephone companies now doing
business in the United States, under
grants from the Bell Telephone Com
pany, have an aggregate capitalization
of nearly 800, 100000, which is about
the aggregate capitalization of the
Western Union Telegraph Company.
The telephone business is growing so
rapidly that it is claimed by those con-
versant with the business, that when
the country is fully supplied with in
strumcnts, which are now being put in
al the rate of several thousand q month,
the business will earn dividends on
capitalization of 5000, 100000,