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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26
THE CONVENTION.

The Democratic Conservative State |
Convention which completed its labors
On Saturday, was the most notable
gathering which the Capital ever wit |
messed. In point of numbers it was the
largest Convention ever assembled in
Mississippi; and in the character and
standing of its delegates it has never
ueen surpassed.
The platform of principles is Demo
cratic to the core, and the ticket select
ed is the finest ever presented for the
suffrages of the voters of the State, by
any party. /.
For months past it has been well
known that Governor LowEY, Lieuten-
ant-Governor STANDS and Treasurer
HEsuSGwlY would be renominated,
and this served to increase interest IN
| the candidates for the other offices, all
of whom were worthy gentlemen with
devoted followings.
The contest for the offices of Secre-
tary of State, Auditor, Attorney
General and Superintendent of Educa-
ton were all prolonged, animated and
exciting, but each resulted in choice
which received the sanction of an over.
whelming majority OF the Convention.
We have said that the ticket is the
finest ever presented for the suffrages OF
the State. This is our judgment, and
we are sustained in it by the almost
unanimous sentiment of approval ex.
pressed by the delegates before leaving
Jackson; all agreeing that while unsuc
cessful candidates and their friends had
given expression to feelings of disap
pointment, there had been no eyidene,
of such heartburnings as prompt.revenge
full acts.
The head of the ticket, Gen. RoBER1
Lowry, against whom the opposition
during the canvass had urged the mos
prolonged and unyielding war, received
vote which no other candidate TO
Governor ever received, under lik
circumstances, if, indeed, any othe
candidate ever received such a vou
under any circumstances; and the name
which follow his show that the Conven
+ ton understood the business in whicl
t they were engaged and performed
e most satisfactorily
All doubts as to the wisdom of tn
choice for Governor must vanish in tn
face of ticket containing the names @
STANDS, GovAN, HEMINGWAY, SroNI
l. MILLER and PREsToN. A Conventio
that selects such names from anon
those at its disposal, could not err in il
choice for Governor-the very soul c
the ticket.
We congratulate the State that til
great Democratic party has performe
its duty with such fidelity.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

THE New York Tribune is INDUCING
in ill-natured comments on what il
styles the wicked partners" of the
President, whom it holds responsible fol
some appointments recently made that
are Objectionable to the Tribune, and
papers of that stripe. It is devoting
special attention to our friend Col. J. j.
SHANNON, recently appointed postmas-
ter at Meridian. The Meridian Mercury,
of which Col. SHANNON is business
manager and part owner, recently in
dulged in disparaging comments on Gen
eral GRANT, which comments were
written by Col. A. G. HORN, and were
published without the knowledge of
Col. SHANNON, and disapproved by him.
The Tribune gives Col. SHANNON the
benefit of his statement, but adds that
"it is general feeling that an editor
cannot escape responsibility by insisting,
when it suits his convenience, that his
own paper does not reflect his own
views" The Tribune then wants COL
SHANNON to explain about his having
been indicted in the u. s. Court in
jackson, and found guilty, for "unlaw-
fully and criminally conspiring with
divers others for the purpose Of depriv-
persons Of African..descento Of equal priv
ileges under the constitution of the
United States
Col. SHANNON is known to be one Of
the most conservative editors in this
moderate, prudent and
patriotic in his discussion of men and
we were not surprised
that he promptly disclaimed response
bility for the editorial that has invited
such unfavorable attention to him, now
that he holds Federal Office, subject to
the grace Of Republican Senate.
As to the indictment in Federal Court,
It is we'll known that hundreds of our
best citizens have been arrested, on the
slightest pretext, and plead guilty, and
paid nominal penalty, rather than be |
subjected to the trouble and expense of |
! formal trial. It was way the Mar
halls and q. s. Attorneys had Of making |
ray while the Radical sun shone
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26
Convention Proceedings-A Correc
ton.

The following from proceedings of Democrats
State Convention, on second day, is re-published
in order to supply an omission which is indicated
by the closing sentence, in italics:
The following resolution, which the
committee reported back with the re-
commentator that same be tabled, was
taken up:
Resolved, That the Democratic party
now in Convention assembled, declare iiseiI
in favor of redeeming its past pledges to
the people by such legislation as will give
practical effect TO the recent decision oil
our Supreme Court on the subject of Rail-
road Supervision.
The Convention refused to concur in
the recommendation of the Committee
to table the resolution, by vote of 14S
to 80.
Mr.. Clifton, in behalf of the Commit
tee did not consider it necessary or ex-
pedient to take action on the question at
this time, inasmuch as the whole cues
ton of Railroad Supervision was now
before the Supreme Court of the United
States, and decision probable in Octo-
Der. Judge Watson, Mr.. Kincannon
and others favored an expression by the
representatives of the people at this
time.
The resolution aras then adopted.
j. l. POWER, Secretary.
=
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ton 1t Is stated:
Pending the 54th ballot a number OF
changes were announced from Messrs. Nash
and Harper to Mr.. Miller, until the latter
reached 132 votes, whereupon, ON motion
of Mr.. johnson, of Franklin. the election
of Mr.. Miller was declared unanimous.
The result was reached at one o'clock on
Saturday morning, and as soon as it was as
certained that one of the candidates had re-
ceived a sufficient number of votes to elect
him, the fact was announced wi thout wait
ing to add up the several ballots. The
vote for Messrs. Harper, Nash and Beall
were not added up until some time during
Saturday, and after the report, as above
had been put in type. The ballot should
have been published in full so as to show
the actual vote at the close of the contest.
Mr.. Nash very justly complains that
the vote was no. so published. 1t will be
seen that his vote on SD ballot was 50 81,
and while on the next ballot he lost the
votes of Kemper, Madison and Monroe,
and one-half the vote of Amite-a total of
IA 1.-the votes of other counties were
transferred to him, incteasing his vote on
last ballot to 9ll, or net gain over SD
ballot of 9 81.
The Secretary aimed to make full and
impartial report of the Convention, and
now adds the foregoing by way of amend
ment and explanation.
J. L. Power, Sec'y.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

JACKSON county candidate for Score.
tary of State, Mr.. NJ. M. EVANS, made a
brilliant canvass. Starting ont with a
limited acquaintance he bore himself
80 well, that when the Convention
assembled he was one Of the most popu-
lar men in it. We would not like to be
the man to run against him next time.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

Gov. LOWRY, on Monday, committed
the death sentence of WILLIAM B. NJ r.
TIN, to imprisonment for life. He was
to have been hung at EllisviIle, Jones
county, on Tuesday. This is the third
time that the date Of his execution was
fixed. The petition for Communication Of
sentence had over two thousand sigma
lures. He has been confined, for safe
keeping, in the Meridian jail.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

THE letter of Senator GEORGE to the
Patrons Union, published last week. il
good heading. It is the production Of
q statesman, who fully comprehends
and ably sets forth the great and par.
amount interest Of agriculture. Il was
perhaps fortunate that Senator GeoRoz
was unable to attend the great farmers
gsthering near Lake. as not only the
people who composed that assembly, but
citizens Of the stateg enerally, viii now
have an opportunity Of reading bis
views en- the timely topics which lie dis
cusses.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

Col. ID. z. Porter, Kinds county's
especial favorite, was not nominated for
Secretary of State, but he was elected
Chairman of the State Committee, a
position which years of faithful service
as its Secretary, make him entirely COM
petent to fill.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26
STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Democratic. Conservative. Party Of Mississip

STATE AT LAR6E-D. T. Porter, Chg'n Jackson
j. i. Cartes, Augusta.
u. ;. Kicks, Yaz0o City.
w. A. Roane, Grenada
+. T. Thompson, Aberdeen
FIRST DIST j.. Stanley, COrintb
Juo. w. Carr Crawford.
SECOND DIST. Il. Boothc. Sardis
II. c. Myers, Jackson.
Third DIST. M. Liddell Jr., Greenwood
Henry BrabstOn, Bovina
FOURTH DisT.-Jno. NJ. Moore Oakland.
+. 5 White, West Point.
FIFTH DiST.-W. III. Hardy, Meridian.
Il. f. Noel, Lexington.
SIXTH DIsT.-C. L. Nelson, Woodville
A. H. IOngino, Monticello.
SEVENTH DIST.--Ino. r. Cameron Canton
y. +. Sessions, Brookhaven
SEcRETARf ASD INEAsuRER-J. l.. Power Jack
son.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

TIE work of the Convention was too
glorious to excite any other than feel
ings of JOY, and the work of the Conven-
ton is being supplemented by the loyal
utterances of the disappointed. Hurrah
for Lowry and the Democratic party.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

The Democrats Of Ohio, renominated
Gov. HoADLEY by reclamation. Hon.
GIBSON AsHERToN, Of Licking, was
selected to fill the vacancy on the
Supreme bench, caused by the death of
Judge OKEY.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

TIE Reconstruction era in Mississippi
is sketched in graphic style in the
liberal extracts we publish today from
Mr.. Cox's work, "The Three Decades, =
etc, now in press, and elsewhere noticed
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

gust iHf4s ana on the 9th day OF August 1881
The Democratic party Of Mississippi, grateful for
The success Of its past Efforts in the cause OF reform
and OF just and honest government, aud invoking
the blessing oi Heaven On its future endesvors in
the same cause does adopt and proclaim the follow
ing
PLATFORM or PRINCIPLES
1. Fidelity TO the Constitution of the United
States.
2. Home rule, and the preservation OF the state
Governments, with all their reserved and aiaran-
teed rights unim paired.
.. NO Interference by the military power with
me freedom OF elections, and with the civil and
political rights Of citizens Of the United States.
ne protection OF the equal rights Of all classes,
and the prompt, vigorous and Impartial adminis-
ration OF the criminal laws and 10 this end. we
exhort Judges, peace officers and juTorsgrand aud
Pstit-to vigilance, fidelity and promptness
. NO discrimination on account Of race, color or
previous condition Of seTvitude or birth place aud
10 special legislation for the benefit Of the few at
the expense Of the many.
.. a strict adherence, in the selection OF public
agents, to the time-hOnored Jefiersonian standard
Is be honest, is he capable, is he true to the Con-
stitutionT
7. a continuation of the policy Of retrenchmeni
cratic party
.. heduoton Of the burthen Of taxation 10 the
Of the law.
3 Corporations Of every description supervisable
aud subordinate 10 state legislation in the interest
and Tor the protection OF the people
10. As the perpetuity Of free government depends
Hp"h tHe virtue ana intelligence oil the people, We
pledge ourselves TO the maintenance OF our state
system Of free schools.
H. We favor the granting of such aid as may be
extended without violation of the Constitution Of
the united states, departing from the established
usages OF the government to the rebuilding and
keeping in repair Of the leyees Of the Mississipp
River.
u That upon this platform Of principles and o
public policy we invite the cooperation OF all cit
zens without regard TO past differences, in supper
oil the candidates nominated by this Convention.
10 That we declare il TO be the policy of tn,
,emoeraiie-t Conservative party 10 encourage tn
now OF immigration to this state, and recommeu,
me passage OF all needful laws and the making o
an necessary appropriations TO effect this end.
~ mat we invite the investment OF capital an,
assure 10 il all necessary legal protection
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

TIE New York World has succeeded
in raising by popular subscription within
less than five months, the sum of
$102, oo6.39 with which to complete the
pedestal of Bartholdi's Liberty. This
amount was contributed by over 40 900
persons.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

The friends of PATTY and HOLDER
will never have reason to regret that
they gave them an unselfish and LOYAL
support. They are, if possible, better
Democrats after defeat than before.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

THE selection of ex-Lieut. Gov. SIMS
as the presiding officer of the Conven-
ton was hit.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

DR.. w. l.. LIPscoMB is a speaker of
no mean pretensions, and he accepted
defeat most gracefully.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

The Mighty East" did not succeed
in getting one of its candidates nomi-
mated, but it had good deal to do with
selecting the nominees all the same.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

CAPT. BEALL was said to be the
strongest man for second choice from
the "Mighty East"
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

KINDS county voted for all the
nominees, and that, too, when they
needed votes.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

The little family quarrels of the DEM
ocratic newspapers don't amount to
much in the long run. Somehow they
always manage to get together at the
proper time.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26
They are not Sorry.

There is one thing nobody ever regrets
that is the day they first adopted Parker :
Tonic as their regular family medicine,
Its range is so wide, and its good effects so
sure that nothing else, except good nursing
is needed in majority of cases. Buy it,
try it, and afterwards it will need no praise
from us.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

TIE HoN. r. III. THOMPSON, the equal
of any of the candidates for Attorney
General, withdrew from the contest when
he was backed by very flattering vote.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

PROFESSORS JAYNE and RouDkBUsH
were as agreeable after the Convention
as before. They have no scores to settle.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

The speech of Capt SYKES made
after the nomination of his competitor,
had tie ring of the true metal. He will
l.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

CAPT. DUKE surprised his best
friends by the charming grace with
which he submitted to defeat.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

TIE unsuccessful candidates, without
exception, seemed fully equal to the
task of robbing defeat OF its sting.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

The Democratic Press of Mississippi
is again united, and united, is invinci-
BILE.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

CARROLL county helped to relieve the
monotony.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

TIE Hon. WILEY n. NASH came
near defeating one of the best lawyers
and most popular gentlemen in the
State
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

CONGRESSMAN ALLEN was the feature
of the Convention.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

As1Azrc cholera, which has for some
time ravssed Spain, ~ now invaded
Frsncs. II i % the increase u Mar
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

TIE Burial of Cock Robin" will re-
tain position at the Worlds Fair con-
tinued, next winter.
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JACKSON, Aug. p, 1885.
The foregoing award meets our ap'
prevail and acceptance.
OLIVER CLIFTON.
III. p. ANDREWS.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

The Republican State Committee of
Ohio have selected Judge WIN. T. SPEAR
as candidate for the vacancy on the
Supreme bench.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

IAzoo was solid all the way through.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26
Reconstruction in the Fourth Mill
tarY District.

lExrRAcTs FROM THREE DECADES or FEDERAL
LEGISLATION. BY HoS. SAMUEL 5. Cox. MEN
BER OF CONGRESS FOR TwESTY-EouR YEARS
J. \. & X A. RID, Providence, r. IL
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26
Democratic Conservative State Ticket.
-PLATFORM-
or the Democratic Conservative Party
OF Mississippi.
UsASINoUsLY ADOPTED IN STATE CoSvENrI0
ACGUsT 90 1Ss5.

Rssofred, That We re-aiflrm the following adopted
Wy the Democratic state Convention which assem-
bied IN the City Of Jackson, the I'd day Of Au-
gust, 1877, and on the 4th day Of August 1881:
The Democratic party Of Mississippi, grateful for
the success Of its past Efforts in the cause OF reform
ana OF Just and honest government, and invoking
the blessing oi Heaven its future endesvors in
the same cause does adopt and proclaim the follow
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26
FIFTY-THIRD BALLOT.
FIFTY-FoURTH BALI

In thespublished proceedings of Conven-
ton it is stated:
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-26

grace has brought US back am.
sovereigns. The Nortbern gualasnss,
have overthrow the Soutba,Ii 'e,ianoers,,
This Is the measure of the ollgarcss,
plished by the action Of i4et see,s.
States. Entering on our dr+ we Uni,i
ance of that result, we mTs. Ia acssg
to make the overthrow Of IN % ilo'ps,.
that had reigned amongst ~ % ola 'ys,ss
reality, by insuring all the Mp faetfs
free government for the ns,s9slng' {
people. . masses q :
Governor Alcorns idea n
ereignty might be accceptoG e'aie 81
by the older cham pions Of co, Pl9ctios,
Holding that the States w tg,-'ollttaii
before the rebellion and sov v.s so'e,sg
their overthrow and rae ,5iga 81.
under acts of Congress which aslIgc,as
the people to military r,i, 'l9lsss
rejoices at their overthrow a a- he ,.
people go forward in bniI5 inl o'ds {
situations of freedom and pro ,.,-s aes &
ruins of slavery, VT - @ &
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-04-10
a BIG SHOWING.
A Prospect That Has a Vein go Feet
Wide and 1.2 Feet of $50
Ounce Ore.

Frank Martin, sole owner of the famous
Horn Silver mine, in Champagne district,
arrived to-day from Salt Lake, where he
has been for some weeks, making ar
rangements for the sale of his ore Mr.
Martin is an experienced miner, who
deprecates the existing excitement and
rush to the district, as he does not believe
that the developments there justify any
rush of persons in quest of employment
When he left the Horn Silver was the
only prospect" Gas he calls it, which
shipped ore but other discoveries may
have been made since.
AS to his property, Mr.. Martin says
that he does not yet know either its ex-
tent or value. In the shaft he has 21a
feet of 630-ounce ore, while the entire
hillside upon which the Horn Silver is
located seems to be milling ore At any
rate there seems to be width of 60 to 70
feet of that class of ore
w. H. Walker, who has charge of oper-
atoms at the mine, is on the way with
another load of ore for Salt Lake When
he returns the force at work will be in
creased, but Mr.. Martin does not know
how many men he will be able to work
to advantage Maybe he can work six,
maybe twelve, and maybe more. For
the present he prefers not to say much
about the mine.-Wood RiUer Times.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-04-10
THE GROWING TRIUMPH.
Gratifying Success Achieved by the
ssPatience,' Company.

The fifth and final presentation of 'Pa-
tience" by the home company was at
tended last evening by almost as crowded
house as witnessed the first perform
ance. All the seats and nearly all the
standing room was occupied. Both the
public and the company have ample
cause to feel gratifed, the latter by the
manner in which their efforts have been
appreciated, and the former by the
knowledge that Salt Lake artists can give
such an excellent entertainment as was
presented last evening.
We will not attempt any extended
criticism of the performance last evening.
The public is growing just a little bit
weary of seeing Patience" notices in the
newspapers and the members of the COM
pany have also doubtless had their APP
petites for newspaper notoriety fully
satiated. We will only say that the sex
tette, ~ hear the soft note" etc, was
never more perfectly or beautifully rem
dered than it was last evening, and that
the "Solicitor" responded to seventeen
encores.
The receipts from the matinee and
evening performances were $3.50 and $500
will probably cover all expenses,
leaving handsome surplus.
1t is to be sincerely hoped that this
company will not disband The desire is
universal that the organization continue
permanent and that other operas be re-
hearsed and presented. The ACCESSIBILITY
of taking up BELLS of Cornville" has
been considered. There is do doubt but
this beautiful opera could be mastered by
the Patience" company and we trust
they will conclude to present it.
As last evenings performance was the
farewell presentation of Patience by
the home company, we consider that the
publication of the cast would be fitting
finale to the series of triumphs they have
achieved.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-04-10
TWENTY-FIVE AND COSTS.
The Police Judge Sits Down Oh
Man With n Quartz Theory

81 fine you S. and costs and in default
of payment you will be retired without
pension to the toombs for twenty-five
days. said his honor, Judge Wilcox, to
chronic drunk the other morning.
Beware how you humiliate me, said
the prisoner with an expression OF indig-
nation on his whisky countenance.
"Within two years, if the play falls
right, | shall be worth fifty NIL,
lion dollars. You see, Jedge," he SAID
confdentially, 81 own claim up
here three miles above town. It's only
mile above the Wabash and two miles
above the Alice and Moulton and Lex
ington and three miles above the Gagnon-
Parrot and Anaconda, and three and
half miles above the Black Chief. There
amt a contact in the camp and L
kin trace mineral all the way through
from the Grab All to the Black Chief.
The hull thing is one vein 'cordln to SCI
ence ,Jedge, and in few years III be chief
in these parts, you hear me. I'll have a
claim fifteen hundred foot long an
three miles and half wide. You old
mossbacks in this country is Ignorant NV
law an I'll give you some p'inters afor
get through. You'd better take Oft the
costs, ledge, an send me up fer a week
fer Pm broke now an amt got null
money to buy white chip"
The "Jedge" was memorable and the
coming quartz king was "seDt up" by
being sent down to the bastile.-Butte
Inter- Mountain.