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The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01
M1ss1ssfPPI DEMOCRATIC
PLATFORM.
The Platform of 1877 and 1881
Reaffirmed.

Resolrcd. That we rcaflirm the follow
ing, adopted 10y the Democratic state
Convention which assembled III thus city
on the second day Of August, 1871, and
on the fourth day of August, ISL:
The Democratic party of Mississippi,
grateful for the success of its past efforts
in the cause of reform and of just gov
eminent, and invoking the blessing of
heaven on its future endeavors i'll the
same cause, does adopt and proclaim the
following platform of principles:
|. Fidelity to the Constitution OF the
United States.
=. Home rule government, with all
their reserved and guaranteed rights un-
| impaired.
! !. No interference Ivy the military pow
er with the freedom of elections and with
the civil and political rights of citizens of
the United States.
4. The protection Of equal rights of all
classes, and the prompt and vigorous and
| impartial administration of the criminal
laws, and to this end, we exhOrt Judges
and pt ace officers and jurors, grand and
petit, to vigilance, fidelity ard prompt
hess.
5. No discrimination on account OF
race, color or previous condition of serv-
itude or birthplace, and 10 special legis-
lation for the benefit of the few, at the
expense of the many.
6. strict adherence to the time hon
ored Jeflersonian standard-"is he hon
est, is he capable, is he true to the Con
stitution ~
Z. continuation of the policy of re-
trenchment and reform so signally inaug-
urated by the Democratic party.
:. Reduction OF the burden of taxation
g. Ia Ia M
efficient execution of the law.
9. Corporations of every description
supervsable within constitutional limits
by State authority and subordinate Ia
State legislation in the interest and for
the protection of the people.
10. AS the perpctuity of free Gov
eminent depends upon the virtue and in
telligenCe of the people, we pledge our
selves TO the maintenance of our State
system of free schools.
II. We favor the granting of such aid
as may be extended without violation OF
the Constitution of the United States OF
departing from the established usages OF
the Government To the rebuilding and
keeping in repair of the levees of the
Mississippi river.
II. That upon this platform of princi-
pies and public policy we invite co-opera-
tion of all citizens without regard to past
differences i'll support of the candidates
nominated by the convention.
-. That we declare it to be the policy
of the Democratic Conservative party t.
encourage the flow of immigration to this
State, and recommend the passage OF
needtul laws and the making of all nee
essary appropriations to this end.
Il. That we invite the investment o.
capital and assure to 1t all necessary lega
protection.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Representative.


We arc authoi lied to announces
J. ". BENNETT
us candidate for Representative Of Lin
coin county ut the ensuing Novembef
election, with no pledges to any part,
further than to use his best efforts, in casa
of election, to promote tho true interests
of our state and county.
We are authorized to announce
l.. d. MCLAURIN
az candidate for Floater Representa-.
tive from the counties of Lincoln and
Jefferson, subject TO the action of the
Democratic district convention.
We are authorized To announce Hon.
e. X. DALE
as candidate for reelection rs Repre-
sentative from Lawrence county at the
ensuing November election.
hereby announce myself az q candi-
date for Representative of Lincoln coun
ty at the ensuing November election. IL
elected, pledge myself to observe and
carry out to the extent of my ability tho
wishes and desires of a majority Of the
voters of the county upon all measures af.
fccting their interest-lOcal or otherwise.
V. b. WATTS.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01

Are more Intimately connected with a
sound stomach and good condition of the
blood than most people suppose Thin
blood means weakness, languor and
misery. A dyspeptic stomach means all
the horrors You can think of. Browns
Iron Bitters means enriched blood, good
digestion, healthy appetite, sweet sleep
and vigorous strength. MIR. Henry
Hallam, South 18th street st. Louis, saws,
Browns Iron Bitters relieved me of dys-
pepsia, purified my blood, and gave me
an appetite" Thousands of others testify
in the same way.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01
Of the 1882 Presidential postnas.

Of the 1882 Presidential p0stnas-
tiers in the United States changes
have been made in 4S7 cases since
the adjournment of the Senate. A
list of nominations for these offices
is now being made at the postoffice
Department, to receive the signature
of the President and be transmitted
10 the Senate upon beginning of the
next session.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01

1t is as dangerous to community
for individuals, of loose morals, to
be allowed 10 assume the editorial
chairs to pose as "moulders of NOR
ality," in order to prostitute jour
naism to their own wicked end as it
would be for the very same men to
be allowed to assume the ministerial
chairs and pulpit in order to prosti
tute and speculate in religion
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01
CARD FROM Dir. HUXLEY.

AS one of the candidates, and, too,
the successful candidate in the race
| for Postmaster at Jackson, it DE
comes me to make the following
statement, showing the true state OF
the affair:
The race was instituted by Messrs
! George and Barksdale, held by their
/ order, ami their terms under their
rules, presided over and controlled
by their judges. and in all respects
controlled by them. In the frs,
race l led The poll, under their own
rules. y second was ordered. !
agaiD led the poll. Ny opponen,
/ Mr.. CIingaD, was not satisfied and
instituted a contest. filed his protest,
and amended protest; to this | made
partial reply. and waited his ac-
tion. He took none
! McssrS. George am Bark dalc
wrote to US (the contestant and my
self a note, setting out 10 substance
that one days notice of the time
and place Of testimony must bc
given; that the testimony must be
narrative, and the witness liable to
crOss-cxaminatio9 and that the ev-
idencc be submitted on the first OF
September.
| stood on my right as prima
.facte elected, summoned no
witnesses, took no further steps
10 the matter. Mr.. Clingan had in
slituted a contest; he was in the at
6rmative, and bound to prove his
allegation; this lie did not even at
tempt to do, but lost his day 10
court; ] having the prima facte case
in my favor took no steps, and
MeSsrs. George and Barksdae Civ
ing as an excuse for so doing { for it
is no reason say that both parties
charge fraud. What manner OF
reason is this they give for dis
regarding the expressed will of their
acknowledgement in way,
at time, under rules, and controlled
by judges. their own appointees?
They take for granted, and act upon
the proposition that Mr.. Clingan,
made in his own interest, and the
couDter-statemcnt of Buckley, made
necessarily upon information, is true
while the return Of the judges, as
well those by themselves appointed
as those chosen by the parties, is set
at naught and disregarded-made,
though it was, under the highest
and hottest pledge which man can
make man, their wOrd and honor.
l made no attempt to prove my
statements, which were made on
information Mr.. Clingan could
not, or at least did not attempt toy
prove his, and Messrs. George anu
Bari sdalc's act in a matter interest
ing to their constituents, and vital
to the parties, as though they had
proof before them. When before
did they or any one else ever hear
Of the unsworn er parte statement
of an interested party being held by
any tribunal to weigh, even as the
dust in the balance, against the off
cial acts of its officers by them ap
pointed, and to them alone RESPONSE
BILE ?
l most certainly have a majority
of Democratic votes according to
their return, and Messrs. George
and Barksdale, just as certainly
have no proof either that they were
mistaken or have been false to their
duty.
I won the race on the dead square;
| trusted to the Democratic voters
of the District for my election, and
nOW with confidence appeal to their
sense OF right for my approval.
/ have heard it stated that there
was rule governing the election as
follows
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01
Fioatorial Convention.

Upon conference with members of the
Democratic Executive Committee for the
Representative District composed of jeff.
trson and Lincoln counties, u Convention
of the party is hereby called for the pur
pose of nominating Democratic candi
date for the Legislature TO represent the
two counties in that body. The Convem
ton will meet at Union Church Jefferson
County, on Saturday October 10th, 1885
Each county will be entitled to 10 votes
in the Convention, according to the rul,
adopted by the last Convention.
IL. CASSIDY,
Chairman tx. Com. Rep District.
]. A. DoNNELL, Secretary.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01
ThOuS ands of Drunkards

Are made annually hy the use of medi-
cines called Tonics aud Bittcrs, contains
ny large portion Of RIM and other
kinds of spirits. call OF which should he
labeled Destruction and Death.) DIR.
Kennedy has put mp the Favorite Remedy
without one drop Of spirits. Hence, it
may be given to persons of all ages, of
either sex, who require a medicine ~
purify the blood, regulate the Liver, Kid
neys and bowels, or to give tone and
strength to the system. See DR.. KS I'd :
Yertisemen'
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01
Castor OIL.

One of the chief Uses to which castor
oil is now put is that of dressing and
softeAing leather for boots. 1t was for
merly used for dosing children whose
stomachs were disoriercd. And an aw-
tul dose it was. Now we give suffering
children Browns Iron Bitters, which tones
the stomach, regulates digestion, and i'm
parts strength to the whole body
Browns Iron Bitters is incomparably
better than castor oil, and more pleasant
to take.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The "Great Conspiracy" is the
title of Gen. Logan's book.
Vicksburg is stirred from centre to
circumference on the Railroad shops
question.
Three carloads Of Jersey cattle
were recently shipped from Stark
willie to New Orleans and Texas.
Hon. ID. 7. Chapman has been
nominated for the Legislature by
the Democracy Of Newton county.
Maryland recently held its first
State Convention of the Prohibition
party, which was largely attended.
Jno. j, Hampton, son in-law OF
Judge Wharton, died at his resi-
dcncc near Frankfort, Ky, recently.
Col. j. NJ. Heating, Of the Mem
phis Appeal, is spoken of at Wash
ington for the responsible position
Of public printer.
So soon after the death Of Miss
Emma Mcclellan, We notice the
death of her mother, Mrs. W. d.
Mcclellan, near Utica, Miss.
The Meteor says "Do let us wake
up and have something besides
shows and follies ~ Life is real,
life is earnest" said Longfellow.
Mr. D. NJ. Hewctt, a prominent
citizen of Meridian and bookkeeper
in the Mercury office, died ON the
25Lh, leaving a family with three
Thousand dollars life insurance
Cleyeland's position on the silver
question is to-day what it was last
winter-in favor of saspending the
coinage of silver dollars. The Sec
rotary of the Treasury is with him
IN this point.
Ira ii. Davenport was nominated
for Governor of New York on the
second ballot. He WIS q compro-
mise candidate and unites all fac
lions. Gen. Carr was nominated by
reclamation for Lieutenant Gov
srnor.
Mississippi College and Central
Female Institute have opened with
a fuller attendance than for seyera.
years. Prospects for still greater
number are most encouraging, Prof.
Menger has nearly half, of the
C. F. l. pupils in his music depart
ment.
Henry Kernaghan, the late Re-
publican Post Master at Brandon, is
vigorously canvassing the county, in
his own interest, for Sheriff Of
Rankin county. II. NJ. Parker, the
D,mocratic nominee, resigned and
Sol Dobson was substituted.
Last week the ladies of the w. c.
T. l.. Of Utica circulated a petition
asking the Board not TO grant any
more license for one year. Every
voter, with few exceptions, signed,
and it vas Immediately passed on
presentation TO the Board Of Mayor
and Alderman. Utica for prosper
ity and Prohibition . Brookhayen
htxti
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01

John p. st. John, ex-Presidential
candidate, speaking of the Republi.
can party said: 1t will never win
another State or National victory,
and / will tell you why. No party
can live which burns its opponents
in effigy for opinions sake.l Oh, but
you say this is the work of the
rabble; but not one Republican pa.
per, from the New York Tribune
down, has ever printed a word in
condemnation OF it.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01

The closing exercises of Spurlock
Home Public School (on Silver
Creek took place on Sept 18th.
The school had been successfully
conducted by Mrs. b. o. MCGEE, q
teacher well known in Claiborne,
Copiah and Lawrence. Prizes were
awarded John 7. LONGING, ClarabeI
Longino, jeff Aubrey, Charlie Ross
John Mobley, Mabel Thompson and
Marion Thompson. Mrs. MCGEE
read an excellent essay to the pa
irons of the school. The trustees
are Messrs. A. Il. Longino @. w
Ross and James Thompson.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01
Notice..

On the first Monday of October, 1885, al
the Court House door of Lincoln county,
the Board of Supervisors of said county
viii sell, at public outcry, to the highest
bidder for cash, the material of the old
bridges across Fair River, Bogue Chitto
River, and BOone's Mill Creek.
I. NJ. MARTIN, Clerk.
Sept. II 3-w.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01

STATE AT LARGE-D. P. Porter, ChH.,
jackson.
J. p. Carter, Augusta.
X. 8. Kicks, Yazoo City.
w. A. Roane, Grenada,
F. r. Thompson, Aberdeen.
riRsT DisT.-C. f. Stanley, Corinth, Jno.
W. Carr, Crawford.
SECOND DIsT.-J. Il. Booth, Sardis, ii. G.
Myers. Jackson.
THIRD D1ss.-J. NJ. Liddell, .Jr., Grceuw'd
Henry BTabston, Bovina.
FOURTH DIsT.-Jno. NJ. Moore Oakland
+. S. White, West Point.
FIFTH DIsT.-W. II Hardy, Meridian, E
+. Noel, Lexington,
SIXTH DIsT.-C. +. Nelson, Woodril(e
A. II. LONGING, Monticello
SEVENTH DIST. x. Cameron, Canton,
J. +. Sessions, Brookhaven.
SECRETARY AND TREASURER-J. l.. Pow
er Jackson.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01

Poor Mr.. Walkup has gone up,
and now they have Mrs. Walkup 10
the lookup until they ascertain how
Mr.. Walkup went Ip.-Port CID
Reuetlle.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01

Henry Ward Beecher comes GU,
in card in favor of high license.
This fits his other doctrine that
Bread and Water three times a day
was good enough for a laboring man.
VtckSburg Herald.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01

Gov. Hill has been renominated
by the Democrats of New York.
Roswell 2. Flower was nominated
for Lieut.. Governor, but declined to
accept, and his place has been sup
piled by Gen. Jones.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01

Of all the preparations brought to pub
lie notice, none deserves greater common
dation than HOME SASATIvE CORDIAL.
Eeing extracted from the best vegetable
material, and containing no mineral poi
sons, it should be used by all who desire
to retain or regain good health.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01
For Justice Of the Peace.

We are authorized TO announce
w. p. BAGGETT,
as Il candidate for Justice of the Peace of
District No. !. Lincoln county, at the en-
suing November election.
We are authorized to announce
J. A. s. HENDERSON
as Il candidate for Justice of the Peace of
District No, l, Lincoln county, ut the en-
suing November election.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01
For Assessor.
We are authorized to announce
J. ID. McDAVITT

WE ire NNIHOIIZtU 10 AITnOUnCO
J. ID. McDAVITT
as candidate for re election to the offloe
of Assessor of Lincoln county Mt the ensu-
ing NOvem Der election.
We are authorized to announce
J. ". TYLER
az candidate for Assessor of Lincoln
county ut the ensuing November election.
We are authorized to announce
X. y. G.. BALES
as q candidate for Assessor of Lincoln
county at the ensuing November election.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01
For Constable.
We are authorized to announce

We are authorized to announce
WIN. II. DIXON,
of Union Hall, rs u candidate for Con-
stable of District No. |, Lincoln county,
at the ensuing November election.
We are authorized TO announce
l.. J. DECELL
as Il candidate for Constable of District
No. |, Lincoln county, Mt the ensuing No
vember election.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01

Hon. L. Il. McLaurin has been nomna-
ted by jefferson as h T choice fer Floater
from Lincoln and Jefferson. This virtu-
ally settles the question, ~ Lincoln is
pledged to abide by Jetferson's choice.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01

The high license plan. while it
brings poorer liquors aud higher
prices for drinks, does not decrease
intemperance evil.-N. o. Picc
NuRc.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01

As an aromatic elixir the HOME SANA-
1--WE Co,DIAL forms an elegant combina.
ton If fluid extract, which il enhanced
II our opinion by its valuable therapeutic
properties.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01

Mackerel, white fish, cod fish, herring,
salmon, and haliburt at Powell's
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01

A fine line of stationery at Lewenthals
drug store.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01
STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES.

For Superintendent Of Public Education
J.R. PRESTON, OF YALoBUsHA.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01
Health, Wealth and Happiness

Powell is cash man, and you will al.
ways find him ready to sell you low.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01

For fresh drugs and patent medicines
call on Lewenthal, the druggist.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01

Misses Hoop Skirts 20 cents at Kohl.
mans.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01

An outspokcn press is the glory Of
= free and independent people. An
honest newspaper should always he
upheld and lb"ralIy patronized by
the citizens Of any community, even
it it does sometimes criticiee officials
and speak boldly Of well known
abuses. In the hour of necessity
such newspaper is the bulwark OF
the rights and liberties OF the PEG
pie.
We really dislike to give offence
to our fellow citizens, and regret the
loss OF their patronage, but if we do
so by adhering to principle and np-
holding morals, $50 mote it be-" We
are working for what we honestly
conceive to be the best interests OF
our community, and if we in doing
this incur the displeasure of our fell
low citizens to the extent of loss ot
patronage that would prevent our
bringing out another issue OF our pa
per, we would not hesitate one mo-
ment. We are actua'ed by no mo
tives of policy. We would rather GO
down unfolding the right, than l."
flourish on the side OF wrong -
Vest Point Leader.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01
AGIVEN Always

To the person sending us the LARGEST
NUMBER OF CASH SUBSCRIBERS BY JASU-
AIRY fsr. lSS6.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01

If PrOhibitionists tuck their heads
under their wings and allow The
Prohibition laws to be violated with
impunity, there are some meE who
are eternally singing that Prohihi
tion does not prohibit, and that
such laws are dead. They chide Us
for not having law and not en-.
forcing it. Then, as soon as Prohi-
bitionlsts make a serious effort to
enforce said laws, these same gentle
men cry out persecution They
say we are too tight, and that we
will ruin the laws by trying to en-
force them. Wonder how we can
place such political hermaphrodites
any how / would rather contend
with an out and out whisky imam
than one of your good" fellows who
are never exactly satisfied with the
being tried, and therefore
will do nothing. N C. Steele.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET,

For GOrerHor,
ROBERT LOWRY, OF RANKIN.
For lieutenant G. orerRor,
g. d. STANDS, OF TATE.
For Secretary Of State,
GEO. NJ. GOvAN, OF PIKE.
For State Treasurer,
WI. HEMINGWAY, OF CARROLL.
For .IWditOr Public icCounts.
w. w. STONE, OF WASHINGTON.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01

For Attorney General.
T.. MARSHALL MILLER, OF WAKRRN.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-10-01
j. Z GEORGE,
h. BARKSDAL

Il. DAkhSDALE.
After reaching the above conclu-
sion Messrs. Barksdale and George
decided to recommend for the posi-
ton Gen. Writ Adams.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-08

WHEN the star-eyed Goddess of Reform
read the following sentence from Mr. Tilden's
advance message to Congress- she bent double
over her throne, and wept bitterly. It was
the worst blow Kentucky ever suffered: <To
leave our vast interest defenseless in order to
reduce the cost of whisky to its consumers
would be solecism." If Mr. Tilden had said
dog-leg tobacco instead of whisky, an army of
100, 900 Kentuckians would have marched to
Greystone and poisoned his dog.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-08
NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING.
A Department that Will Bear Inspection and
Yield Fruitful Suggestions.
Louisville Commercial

LOUISVILLE commercial
Rightly considered there is no department of
a newspaper which will better bear inspection
and which is more fruitful of suggestion than it's
advertising columns. If one wished to form
conception of town he had never visited, of it's
business. its wealth. its stability, he would be
greatly aided by close survey of the advertise
ments in local paper These tell the story of
the trades and industries of the place. the char
acter of the goods offered. and indicate in
ure the taste of the inhabitants. A small COM
munity, with crude wants, exhibits itself in the
advertising pages of the paper. and the varied
necessities luxuries incident to city are also
wildly reflected in these pages. They are daily
records of the elaborate civilization of the times
A newspaper of the revolutionary era in this
country, when editorials played very subord-
mate part, is chiefly eloquent in its advertise
ments. and through them can transport
himself to the days of Otis, Franklin, Jay and
Washington. In this time of competition. when
commerce, trade, manufactures and the mechanic
arts constantly enlist the energies and claim the
attention of our citizens, it is absolutely essent-
ial TO read the advertisements to be rapport with
the real life of the times and to avail ones self
of the best information relative to these current
purchases which make up the staple of personal
and domestic economy Just now it is decidedly
good sense to make the advertisements special
study and profit by their intimations.