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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-08
The Kinds County Convention.

Not having an official copy of the
proceedings of the Convention held at
Raymond on Monday last to elect dele
gates to represent this county in the
State Convention, we have made an
abstract of such matters as may be of
general interest.
Every precinct in the county was
represented, which under the increased
number Of delegates allowed by the
convention, made body composed of
one hundred delegates instead Of ninety
six as heretofore. The Hon. J. K. Nc
NELLY was elected Chairman, and Mr..
5. ID. HARPER Secretary.
As soon as the Convention was organ
lied, the following resolutions introduc-
ed by the.Hon. GEO. W.HARPER, of Ray
nond, were adopted
Resolred, That the Democratic-C onser-
yative party of Kinds County have
entire confidence in the ability, fidelity
and capacity Of ROBERT Lowry, the
present Governor of the State, and can
not but enter their solemn protests
against tie methods which have been
resorted to, to influence the people against
him.
ResoLoed, further, That the delegates to
be chosen by this Convention to-day TO
represent Kinds County in the State
Convention, be and are hereby instruct
ed to vote for ROBERT LOWRY for Gov
ernor.
The first of these resolutions was
adopted unanimously, and the second
with but few dissenting votes, there
being on the floor of the Convention by
actual count only three persons opposed
to Gov. LowRY's re nomination, though
there were possibly as many as ten, who
ont of consideration for other candidates
were opposed to instructions.
Three delegates were elected from the
county at large and one from each super
visors district, and Mr.. MCNEELY, the
chairman was added, making nine dele
gates in all, named as follows: J. K
MCNEELY, w. d. CARMICHAEL, J. p
WITHERs, S. r. SMITH, JNo. w. TODD
J. w. PEYToN, t. T. HART, WIN. Nj
BRACEY, OLIVER CLIFTON.
A resolution declaring that a MAORI
ty of the delegates shall control tn,
votes of all, and a resolution agains
proxies which provides that the delegate
present shall name the alternate to fiji
any vacancy, and resolution providin,
that the Convention express its choic,
among the several candidates in Hind
county, were adopted. Under the las
named resolution, four-ffths of the dele
gates voting, declared the preference o
the county to be ID. p. PORTER for tn
office of Secretary of State. This wa
a handsome and deserved compliment
to Mr.. PORTER, who for long, faithful
and honorable party service hasn't
superior in the county.
The County COMMITTEE was continue,
| till the next Convention.
Much interest was manifested in al
the proceedings, and there was consider
able diversity of opinion on several, O
the propositions which were submitted
but after adjournment nearly all tn
delegates seemed to be well Statistic,
with what had been done.
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JUDGE FEATHERsTON's RESPONSE
To tie People Of Kasoo County to address
Them ON National and State Politics.

HOLLY SPRINGS, MISS, June q, 1885.
Messrs- Robert Bowman, Sr. F. w. Battaile, A. NJ
Roach, A NJ Hicks. and many others
GESTLEMEN-Your letter of June
23d, requesting me to deliver an address
to the people Of Yazoo county, ION po-
litical topics, State and National, at an
early day" to be designated by me, has
been received and carefully considered
/ 1t would afford me real pleasure to
meet my fellow-citizens of Yazoo and of
every other county in the State to renew
old acquaintance and make new ones,
to interchange opinions and compare
conclusions with them, on the political
issues, State and National, which now
demand our immediate and earnest
attention. But l am now, gentlemen,
the presiding Circuit Judge of the
Second district in this State, and for
that reason, if had no other, am con-
strained to decline an acceptance of
your invitation. The judicial depart
ment of our State government is not
only co-equal and coordinate with the
Legislative and Executive departments
of the same government, but was dsign-
ed by the trainers of the Constitution,
which gives them all an existence, to be
kept free from and independent of the
excitement engendered by heated poll
| teal campaigns. 1t should move and
act in an atmosphere uncontaminated by
political strife, and administer the law
| without bias or prejudice. This could
not be done if Judges became active,
speech making participants in political
| discussions. | can find no authority for
such practice, either in the doctrines
or the usages of the Jeffersonian Democ-
racy, of which claim to be an humble
| member.
In declining your invitation desire t.
say, however, that | have no opinion on
any political question, State or National
now before the country, which l wish t.
withhold from my fellow-cisizens. Since
my earliest manhood, | have been {
member of the Democratic party, al
active, working, speech-making member
and a member of nearly all of its Stat'
land many of its National conventions
My position and views, therefore, on al
questions which have heretofore divided
political parties in this State, are vel
defined and have been too often enunci
ated to be doubted at this day. Blu
new questions arise as the Legislation
of the country adapts itself the grow
ing and ever changing wants of society
and upon such questions | shall have M
: opinion to withhold from the public.
|, Should | be the nominee of the Dem
ocratic Convention of August 10, l will
at once retire from the Bench, visit you
county and others and discuss with yo1
the questions mentioned in your letter
and all other political questions thel
properly before the people.
am, gentlemen, with consideration
of high regard and personal esteem, you
obedient servant.
w. S. FEATHERsToN.
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Carroll County.

At mass meeting of the citizens OF
Carroll county, held on the 9th day OF
July, the following proceedings were had
The meeting was called to order by Mr..
7. III. Somervile. Mr. w. s. Jones. OF
Black Hawk, was elected chairman and A.
ii. George. Secretary.
The chair stated the object of the meet
ing to be to endorse the past record, both
public and private, of the Hon. w. L. Hem
ingway, Gin whom the people of Carroll
are well pleased"
A committee, consisting of /. r. Heggie,
l.. nj. Southworth, VIM. Mohead, G.. N.
Smith and G. NJ. Funston, was appointed
to draft resolutions. The committee re-
ported the following which was unani-
mously adopted by rising vote:
WHEREAS, Ithas been the custom in all
countries, from time immemorial. that a
citizen who has by distinguished services
rendered the State, redounding to her glory
and benefit, should receive the unqualified
endorsement of her citizens for such SER
vices; and
WHEREAS, We point with pride to the
distinguished services rendered the State
by the Hon. w. L. Hemingway, for the
past ten years as Treasurer, and believe
that his continuance in office will still
prove greatly beneficial to the welfare of
our people,; therefore,
BE Il Resolred by the people OF Carroll
county in mass meeting assembled, that we
are exceedingly proud Of The record Of the
Hon. w. I. Hemingway, man in whom
is conferred all the virtues and characteris-
tics of the soldier, citizen and public
official, and we take pleasure in recon-
mending him to our fellow-citizens through
out the State for denomination to the Office
he now so ably and honestly fills.
On motion, the Carroll county and Jack
SON papers were requested to publish.
w. S. JONES, Chm.
A. II. GEORGE, Sec'y.
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This rule of the administration requir-
ing afidavits from members of Congress
and Democratic private citizens as to
the offensive partisanship of ofice-hold
ers so as to have them removed from
Office, is in many respects bad and
wholly unnecessary. When it is public
and well-known fact that an Office
holder has been openly engaged in
working for the success of the Republi-
can party he should be removed instant
ly and a Democrat appointed to his
place. The simple statement of a
gentleman of honor to the removing
power is all that should be necessary for
the removal of an office-h holding politi-
clan. The requiring afidavits before a
notorious politician can be removed,
looks much like the Administration was
furnishing pretext to keep Republi-
cans in Office and Democrats out of office.
Washington Corr Courier-Journal.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-08

Mr.. EDGAR S. WILSON, editor of the
NesO Hississippian, our next door
neighbor, has been appointed Receiver
Of Public Moneys at the Land Office at
Evanston, Wyoming Territory, and has
accepted the appointment.
1t is so seldom thst a proper apprecia-
ton of the merits of our brethren of
the Press is shown, that we are gratified
at Mr.. WnsoN's success, as well on ac-
count of the compliment to the frater-
nifty, as on account of his personal worth.
He is sober, industrious, capable and
worthy, and We congratulate him on his
good fortune.
While it is well known that
there are many things about which Mr..
WILSON and ourselves differ, we bear
cheerful witness 20 the fact that in our in
tercourse with him he has shown a lively
appreciation of the amenities and
courtesies of journalism.
His career as journalist has been
unusually successful. Few young men
in Mississippi, of his age, without better
opportunities, have accomplished as
much. 1t is in his power to accomplish
more, and the best wishes Of THE CLAIR
ION viii accompany him to his new field
Of labor.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-08
The State Ticket-Observation of a
Delta Correspondent,
DELTA. Miss. June rs 1913


EDITOR CLARION: Since the withdrawal
of Gov. Stone from the Gubernatorial con-
test all interest seems to have centered in
the Authorship. The campaign NAV be
said to have fairly opened, as there are a
number OF prominent men, candidates for
the different offices now in the field hard at
work. The Auditors office has attracted
a number of the best men in the State
Capt. e. L. Sykes, of Monroe; r. C. Patty,
of Macon Col. Dunbar Holder, of Lafa-
cite and w. w. Stone, of Washington.
and to have made the fight more lively
still, Coahoma should have added Col.
Edwin 1erger, her distinguished citizen
and Sheriff, to the list 1t would be hard
TO select four more prominent men or four
better known in all parts of the State.
1t is evident that there will not be
walk over for any. But by persistent
effort and thorough canvass of the State.
Capt. Il. l.. Sykes has made many friends
all over the State and now appears to lead
tbs van with flying colors. Capt. Sykes is
descended from an honored old family of
East Mississippi whose men are always in
the front ranks and whose women are
leaders IN the social world. But Capt.
Sykes doesn't rely upon family prestige to
secure place for him. The fathers honors
I'm American politics) cannot be handed
down to his sen. He is making the fight
on merit, on his fitness for the position. and
the writer doubts if he has superior in
the State when capacity is made the test.
Hon. ID. +. Porter is leaving a wide gap
between himself and other competitors for
Secretary OF State. RoBT. L. MAYS.
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ton Of friends, / desire to say that the
Chronicle was fully authorized in announc-
ing as it did some weeks ago, that had
consented to be candidate before the next
Democratic State Convention for the Office
of Governor.
| further beg to say in answer to certain
charges recently made against me, that /
have always been a Democrat-have
affiliated with no party other than the
Democratic party, and voted no ticket
other than the Democratic ticket. Since
1876, as is well known, / have not been
actively engaged in politics, as my duties
as Master of the State Grange have en-
crossed large portion of my time to the
exclusion of other interests, and called me
from home a great portion of the time.
In the numerous public speeches | have
made throughout the State in the past
eight years l have uniformly advocated
Democratic doctrine and Democratic prin-
ciples, Just such as have been prominently
set forth in both State and National Demo-
cratic platforms.
To be more specific, have earnestly con-
tended for a reduction of taxation and a
rigidly economical administration OF both
State and Federal Governments. | have
advocated thorough revision of the tariff,
and such as would make its burdens fall
more upon Injuries and less upon neces-
saries. have denounced the further grant
of immense subsidies, and the further reck-
less waste and squandering of the public
domain. warned the people against what
l conceived TO be the dangerous growth
and encroachments of corporate power
and as to railroad corporations because oil
their close and intimate relations, and
direct everyday contact with the people
have advocated supervision by State and
Federal Governments. In State policy,
have advocated the complete divorce o.
the executive and Judiciary, and the cleo
ton of the Judiciary by the people. L have
| advocated the repeal of what is known a
the merchants lien law. On all of thes
questions and others | have stood in lin,
with many of the most distinguished
| leaders of the Democracy in the State, an,
in the United States, and upon these AMI
like principles l propose to stand, let tn
consequences be what they may.
In conclusion, beg to say that whateve
may be the result of the present canvass,
shall ever hold in most grateful remem
brance the many warm friends who hav
so generously come 10 my support, an
who have so earnestly advocated my nomi
nation. PUT DARDEN.
/ FAYETTE, July 1st, 1885.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-08
The Washington Monument.

The Masonic Grand Lodge of Missis-
sippi, in the year 1855, contributed, at a
cost of two hundred dollars, block of
compact gray limestone from Kinds
county," of prescribed dimensions and
suitably inscribed. After a lapse of
twenty years, the Grand Secretary of
the Grand Lodge is informed that 1.-THE
said block is now about to be reduced
in thickness and inserted in the monn-
ment. and that there will be piece
remaining #. #. ft.-which a
gentleman connected in some way with
the erection of the monument proposes
to deliver on the cars at Washington for
sshe small sum of $l6.00'-he having
conceived the idea that "the Grand
Lodge would like to obtain and preserve
the came as a fitting memorial of the
Washington Monument and the Offering
Of the Grand Lodge" The Grand Sec
rotary has replied that he does mot feel
authorized to take stock in any such
speculation
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Holly Springs South

His response is singularly expressive
of the true character of the man. True
to every public interest and to sense of
proprietY and duty, we do not believe
he would resign the Office of Justice of
the Peace, when any duty belonging to
it remained to be. discharged, even to
reach the position of President of the
United States. He never deserted post
of duty nor shrunk from encounter with
a foe. The time for discussion of pub
lie issues has not come, and compliance
with this request would have involved
the necessity of complying with many
more, and invite all other candidates to
the field before the time when the peo-
pie can conveniently come out to hear.
1t would spring a canvass out of time,
calling for the labor of four months,
when two would be sufficient. The
people desire no such thing for any mans
benefit. A canvass before the nomina-
ton would be unwise and dissipate the
desirable effects which should hopefully
flow from it. But when the right time
comes, and the grand old Roman enters
the field, it will be found that his supe
rior as thinker, orator and statesman
has never before appeared in Missis
sippi.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-08
Educable Children In Marshall
County.

The Legislature of 1882 provided for
an enumeration this year of the edu-
cable children of the State, which will
be the basis of school fund distribu-
ton. The assessors are to make two
copies of the lists-one to be kept in
chancery clerks Office, the other to be
sent to the Auditor of Public Accounts.
The first report received by the Auditor
is from Mr.. G. J. Smith, Assessor for
Marshall. 1t is model record of the
kind, and Mr.. Smith has shown a
promptness and skill in this important
duty that ought to put him in the line
of promotion in his county. The re-
capitulation of his work shows 1928
white and 1902 colored children between
the ages of 5 and 2l-total IL ,622-a
gain of 3S4 on 1882-the total of that
year being 40 per cent of the State GEN.
sus population of Marshall in 1880.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-08
The University Prep. Hall.

EDITOR CLARION The papers announce
as part of the University Trustees proceed
ings, re-opening of the Prep. Hall. I
knew the opinion of one of Mississippi's
best teachers some 10 or twelve years ago
DIR. j. \. Waddel-and feel satisfied he
never would have left Mississippi, but the
Stewards Hall and Prep. Hall, was per
severed IN after his repeated reports and re-
quests that both be broken up.
l am very certain no Christian man
would trust his 10 to IA wear old how n
such school as was here from 1879 to is7s
Boys will be boys and out OF fatber,s,
contact and mothers influence will. cont
hierod-Herod." No Prep. Hall should
pe 90 near as to associate with students
nave seen for myself. II. of 81.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-08
The Gubernatorial Canvass.

Since our last issue the following
counties have instructed for Governor
LOWRY, viz: Sunhower, Clarke, Wash
ington, Simpson, Kinds, Neshoba. The
following counties, while uninstructed,
have elected delegates who will I'M
doubtedly support him, viz: Monroe
and Oktibbeha. This assures Governor
LowaY 62S votes up to this date. OF
all the counties which have held Con
ventions Newton alone has instructed
against him-for Capt. DARDEN-and
Perry, though uninstructed, is clai med as
being against him.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-08

The Democratic Mass Meeting for Oktib-
beha county, held on the 4th inst, was the
largest ever known in that county.
The delegates to the State Convention
are uninstructed as to Governor and other
State officials except Attorney General.
In instructing the county for Hon. Wiley
N Nash for Attorney General, the conven-
ton unanimously adopted the following
resolution:
Resolved, That we heartily approve the
candidacy of Hon. Wiley n. Nash for
Attorney General and note with pleas
ure his growing popularity and prominence
IS such candidate.
I'd, We believe the State Of Mississippi
would secure in Hon. Wiley N. Nash, .
man preeminently qualified for the Office
: man of integrity and moral character
N able and experienced lawyer, public
spirited citizen and tried and true DEM
ocrat; and further, We urge upon the State
Convention the favorable consideration Of
the candidacy Of Mr.. Mash as being the
6rst and only candidate ever presented by
the Democracy Of this county 70 ! State.
Sd, That the delegates to the State Con-
ventlou. are instructed 70 cast the vote Of
Ibis county for him and labor BY xll hon
Df4tae means - secure his nomination
4 canvas 0f he delegates shows ma
|ority for Lowry.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-08

A WASHINGTON paper makes the fol-
lowing statement of an interview be-
tween Senator BECK, of Kentucky, and
the First Assistant Postmaster General,
when the former applied for the removal
of an Objectionable partisan Postmaster
in his State. tbs not the entertainment
to which the Senator and his constitu-
ents were invited; but without arguing
the merits of the case, we may express
our satisfaction that the facts have been
given to the people in order that praise,
or censure, may fall where due for the
failure to make the "clean sweep" antic-
ipated by the country. Whoever shall
be remiss in turning the rascals out, the
activity of Democratic Senators and
Representatives shows that they are re-
spending to the demand of their party
to the utmost of their influence:
Senator Beck, of Kentucky, went up
to the Postoffice Department yesterday
to inquire about man whom he wanted
appointed postmaster in Grayton, in
his State, near the borders of Missouri
The man Senator Beck Endorsed was also
supported by Senator Blackburn. Sem
ator Beck went into First Assistant
Postmaster General Hays room, and
began to explain the case to the latter
gentleman. When Mr.. Beck had fur
nished Mr.. Hay with the facts of the
case he was interrupted by Mr.. Hay,
who said: 'sBut, Senator, there is no
vacancy there
"The incumbent is Republican, Mr..
Hay, and our candidate is entitled to
the place" said the senator, getting very
red in the face.
81 can't help that, sir. There are no
charges against the man, and it would
not be right to remove him. l can't
remove that man; it would not be in
accord with the policy of the adminstra-
ton, and if / remove him on the grounds
suggested the President would remove
me-"
Senator Beck was very mad by this
time, and, getting up, he said: ooh, sir,
/ don't want to have that done, and
there is no use in continuing this dis
cussion any further And then the
senator walked out of the room.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-08

We print elsewhere some specific
charges made by responsible gentlemen
and trusted Democrats of Jefferson
county, against the party loyalty of
Capt. PUT DARDEN, one of the candi-
dates for the Democratic nomination
for Governor. We also print, in connec-
ton Herewith, the reply of Captain
DARDEN. As our readers will be able
to determine whether the reply meets
the issues raised, we refrain from
comment.
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Hon. T. F. Bayard on Local Option.

EDITOR CLARION In view of the "local
option" platform adopted by the State
Prohibition Convention in session in Jack
son last week, it may be well to consider
the views of an eminent statesman on this
question, written at a time when the Della
ware Legislature contemplated adopting a
Local Option Law" l refer to the letter
of Hon. I. F. Bayard herewith enclosed,
and which l presume You will publish.
Very truly, CONSERVATIVE.
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TANK TAPPED.
Cannon Balls Free IL, 900 Barrels of Burn
ing Crude.

JAMESTOWN, N Y, July IAN electric
storm, accompanied by rain and wind, pre-
vailed here. An oil tank at Carrollton Win
II 900 barrels of oil, was fired. Five cannon
balls discharged into the lower part OF tns
tank allowed the oil to escape and preventei
a big confiagration.
The Methodist church at Vermont vas
struck in the belfry, which was splinterea
and scattered in the surrounding fields To
large congregation was severely shocn'
and terribly frightened The telephone pos
for half q mile at Kennedy were shattered
A great many persons here and elsewhars
were severely shocked.