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Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

Vicksburg is scheming for a four
and half mile street railroad.
Miss Annie McManus, of Vicks
burg was seriously burned on the
18th.
Two negroes were frozen to death
at Egypt Station, on the night of
Jan. IL.
Orange groves all along the Coast
were severely injured by the cold
weather,
TipIsh County has docked the
salaries of its public school Teachers
ten per cent.
Mr.. Groom relieves Capt. I. D.
Tinney of the trials and cares of the
Vicksburg Post Office.
The A. & NJ. College has refused
40 students admission since January.
1t is full to overhowing.
w. T. Morehead Of .Copiah Co.
was accidentally killed by negro
Jan. II, while out duck hunting.
The Oxford Eagle actually chron-
icles as a news item, that a man died
of hard drinking in Holly Springs.
Yazoo City is to have an election
for city officers soon, and the grog
shops are Putting forth their
strength.
The Oxford Eagle says the La /
fayette county officials have not
settled their Indebtedness to the
county yet.
Monroe Lounty is smitten with
the fancy breed cattle craze. It's
citizens purchased seventeen Hol-
stems in one week.
YaZoo County wants new census
Of its educable children, hoping
to gain thereby an increase of 1915
per year to its school fund.
Marriages are on the boom in
Lafayette County. Bye and bye, it
will be divorces. Thus the preacher
and lawyer work hand in hand.
Vicksburg has new corn mill
roller process. new machinery, and a
capacity of 800 barrels of meal
day. This is getting our bread a
little nearer home.
A large number Of our exchanges '
have had nice things to say about |
the Meridian Daily News, which
takes the place of the Meridian ,
Tribune and Meridian Mercury.
The Greenville people say that
between the theatres and weddings
they have some place to go to every
night. The inevitable Mikado, Ka-
tie Putnam and numerous other
attractions have paid her visit.
The town of Victoria, in Marshall
county was Incorporated by the
Senate on the 13, with Prohibition
clause in the charter. Considerable
discussion was provoked by this
clause, but the Prohibltionists won.
'Tis said that the Oxford boys
have to run all the way to TaylOr's
Depot when they want to tank up
And yet We have been told exactly
II, l,1S7, ,O78, ,645, ,O13, ,1O7, 1863, 9,217, 1929
times that Prohibition don't prohibit
in Oxford.
West Point has had most bril-
liant and magnificent wedding. The
high contracting parties were Mr.. ].
N. Sprott, OF Marion, Ala. and Miss
Mittie Campbell, Of that city. The
ist of the wedding presents takes up
nearly column in the Clay County
Leader. MatrimOny after all has
some redeeming features.
Natchez is making very vigorous
and energetic efforts to get the trade
of the Tensas ond Bayou Macon par
ishes, which now goes to New
Orleans. We wish her success in
her efforts, but it does seem that
with Memphis drawing our trade on
the North, and New Orleans on the
South, city in Mississippi is an i'm
possibility.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

Mrs. Wells viii arrive at Writer
Valley, January 14th. She will
lecture. while here, as fOllows:g
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

Yazoo County wants new census
Of its educable children, hoping
to gain thereby an increase of 1875
per year to its school fund.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

Ohio has presented the "U. S.
With a stature of Garfield.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

Maj. Barksdale wants silver coin
ed on the basis of gold.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

The Senate passed the Edmonds'
Mormon Bill with whoop.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

The Oxford Eagle says the La
fayette county officials have not
settled their Indebtedness to the
county yet.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

On the 9th of January, 800 Bills
were introduced in the House.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16
w. G. T u.

This Department is the Official Organ Of
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union Of Mississippi; ard Is conducted By
MRS. CHATTIE BEALL
WEST POINT. MISC.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

The Greenville people say that
between the theatres and weddings
they have some place to go to every
night. The inevitable Mikado, Ka-
tie Putnam and numerous other
attractions have paid her visit.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

Mr.. Groom relieves Capt. I. D..
Tinney of the trials and cares of the
Vicksburg Post Office.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

Marriages are on the boom in
Lafayette County. Bye and bye, it
will be divorces. Thus the preacher
and lawyer work hand in hand.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

Judge Reagan has INTRODUCED his
Rad's Ship Railway Bill.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

A large number Of our exchanges
have had nice things to say about
the Meridian Daily News, which
takes the place of the Meridian
Tribune and Meridian Mercury.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

Texas has the best representation
in the House Of any state.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

w. T Morehead Of .Copiah Co.
was accidentally killed by a negro
Jan. II, while out duck hunting.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

Vicksburg has new corn mill
roller process. new machinery, and a
capacity of 800 barrels of meal a
day. This is getting our bread a
little nearer home.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

The A. & NJ. College has refused
40 students admission since January.
1t is full to overhowing.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

'Tis said that the Oxford boys
have to run all the way to TaylOr's
Depot when they want to tank up
And yet we have been told exactly
1l,1S7, ,O78, ,645, ,O13, ,1O7, S69, ,217, 1921
times that Prohibition don't prohibit
in Oxford.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

Yazoo City is to have an election
for city officers soon, and the grog
shops are Putting forth their
strength.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

The town of Victoria, in Marshall
county was incorporated by the
Senate on the 13, with Prohibition
clause in the charter. Considerable
discussion was provoked by this
clause, but the Prohibltionists won.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

The Oxford Eagle actually chron-
icles as news item, that man died
of hard drinking in Holly Springs.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16

VOL 1v.
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
Natehez has aourishing debating
society.
The Baptists have organized a
Sunday school in Yazoo City.
Vicksburg's projected electric
lights are about to fall through.
Meridian is 20 have a Twenty
Thousand Dollar Catholic Church.
The Madison County Horticultu-
raj Society met in Canton on last
Monday.
The oyster-beds at Pass Christian
have been injured by the severe cold
weather.
The Mississippi Guards is the
name of new military company in
Meridian.
The Corinth Herald complains of
numerous assignments in its part of
the country.
The Chancery and Circuit clerk
ships Of Pamela county are filled by
Greenbackers.
The Barataria Canning Factory
which was lately destroyed by FIRE
is to be rebuilt.
Pennington has had a large fire,
in which two million feet Of lumber
were destroyed.
A young lady of Kemper county
named MSS Wardlow, suicided by
Jumping IN WE'LL.
Sardis has four white public
schools. Education is evidently on
a boom in that town.
The Holmes County Democracy
have held their convention, and en-
dorsed DIR. Walter L. KERN for Con-
gresham.
Kosciusko is said to be the depot
Of supplies of "tanglefOOt" for the
noble red man. How is this Brother
Anderson?
The Southern Sentinel says Xmas
fights we're few and far between in
Ripley. There is no saloon, we be
lieve, in Ripley.
The West Point society CORES
pondent Of the Times Democrat says
their city is having the gayest season
known for years.
The Mississippi press during the
last two weeks has been deiuged
with slush in the shape of original
New Years poetry.
Columbus joins the mourning cit
les in which the fire fiend has played
havoc ,and bewails $4,000 swept
away by the devouring flames.
Mississippi is suffering from an
epidemic Of fires. Columbus, Green
vile, Pearlington and Artesia have
all had fires in less than month.
WOodyille has been all broke up
over an elopement. Enlow was the
name of the bold benedict and Mary
McNeily was the Beatrice in the
little comedy.
Two hundred negroes have left
Pamela county this winter for Ar
kansas, and the cOokless ladies of
that county sing ''The old kitchen
amt what it used to be. F"
A crank has turned up in CalifOr-
MIA, who lays claim to 300 acres OF
land in the heart of Meridian. If he
succeeds in his suit, the lawyers will
have a round million to divide be-
tween them.
The Panola Star contains the
startling information, that January
has Eve Sundays. Reader, just
chuck that valuable piece Of infor-
nation away in your memory; it may
be Of use to you some day.
Mr.. Davidson of the Clarksdale
Banner, was accidentally shot in the
calf Of his leg, while hunting, and
then to complete the sad tale Of
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-01-16
POLITICAL POINTS.


Randall is said to look like a pu-
gulist.
Daniel and Barbour. the Virgini-
ans, don t..speak.
Senator Gray, has more than filled
Bayard's shoes.
Maj. Barksdale wants silver coin
ed on the basis Of gold.
Judge Reagan has INTRODUCED his
Ead's Ship Railway Bill.
.--~
Texas has the best representation
in the House Of any state.
Ohio has presented the "U. S. :"
with stature Of Garfield.
The Senate passed the Edmonds'
Mormon Bill with whoop.
On the 9th of January. 800 Bills
were introduced in the House.
-e$AS~-
There are seven sacks full of Bills
before one congressional committee.
National Republican., 1886-12-07

IN the New York San of the 9th instant
Editor Dana, presumably with the advice
and consent of his Office cat, circumstan-
TALLY states that Immediately after .he
presidential election OF 1884 he received
through an unquestionable channel per-
sonal message from Mr.. Cleveland to the
effect that on his part the slate had been
wiped clean, and he trusted that such
might also be the case with the Sun, so that
an entirely new account might be opened.
To this overture Editor Dana says he re
spondcd that the election had disposed OF
all the old questions, and that he should
certainly support the administration In
every particular in which 1t seemed to him
Democratic. The editor adds:
That compact between the sun and the Presi.
ident we have not varied from and we mean
to stand by 1t to the end. Yet we have no.
been able TO ignore his wild and wandering
onset against silver, the PAN Electric scandal
or the fallacios and folies OF his non -pGrtlsan,
anti.Democratlc civil service.
1t doth not yet appear that grlm.vIsaged
war has smoothed his wrnkled front.
National Republican., 1886-12-07
French specialization Claims.

The court OF claims last May decided favor.
ably to the claimants the general principles
applicable TO the French spoiiation
has moved for n rchearing and argu.
ment on this motion has been going on for
some two weeks, Yesterday the court decided
the motion against the government. Judge
John Davis delivered the opinion. The gen
eral principles decided in May are realirmed
and the court considers in detail other points
holding that vessel could not be legally con-
demned on the single ground that her crew
did not conform to French laws that the de-
Csions OF the prize courts are not binding on
the political departments Of foreign govern.
ment; that an appeal TO the court of last resort
In France was not necessary 70 the validity of
the spoliation claims because such an appeal
would have been useless er iinpracticable and
because France did not require it as condl.
ton precedent to al. covery of idemnity. Tho
opinion discusses the law of nations rs mp.
pied to neutral rights and holds generally
while reseryng particular cases for discussion
upon their individual merits, that the con.
duct Of France towards American commerce
prior to 1900 was illegal
National Republican., 1886-12-07
VIRGINIA REDEEMED.
Col. Parsons Says it viii be Repubii-
can in 1888.
special to Plttsburg Commercially

Especial to Pittsburg Commorciall
NEW York, Dec. 3.-Col. II. c. Parsons,
of Virginia, is at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
lie is an active Republican politician and a
close friend Of James G.. Blaine. He is also
a railroad president and is interested In the
development of the mines in the great
valley Of Virginia. The great Natural
Bridge belongs TO him, He said: 81 believe
that a Republican President will be elected
In 1888. Virginia would certainly cast its
votes for good Republican candidate as
against Cleveland. She would go for
Blaine, but Mr.. Blaine is not in the field.
There has been great revolution in political
sentiment In Virginia, the growth OF some
years. 1t was hastoned in Gov. Lees eau.
yass, when colored campaign clubs,
mounted on horseback, were sent about the
state. The revolution has come about in
the western or mountain districts OF Viz.
ginia, not in the tidewater sections.
"Mr. Malone, | do not think, has any
future before him. regard him as retired
| man, politically speaking. Our ex.soldiers
| voted solidly for Blaine, singular as IL may
seem. They are independent and fearless
with their bal ots."
Speaking Of the recent fall Of rock from
his wonderful black marble bridge, Col. Par
sons said that the mass weighed about
thirty.fve tons. Tho arch, as It stands to
day, weighs about 10000 tons. No part o.
the arch has fallen before for hundred
years, so the natural bridge may be counted
on for good many years yet.
National Republican., 1886-12-07
The Interstate Commeroe BIIl,

The conferees on the interstate commerce
hill have adjourned without reaching final
conclusion until 10 o'clock tomorrow. II Is
understood that the committee has practically
reached conclusion upon which report
will probably bo based. II Is said that the
Senate committee, owing to the fact that Sena-
tor Harris has sided with Representative
Reagan, and that the Republican member,
Mr.. Weaver, of Nebraska, faYors the Reagan
bill, will have 10 give wNy On the modifying
the Culom bill. The words from the same
point of departure IN the same direction" !" &C.,
win probably be stricken out. The only saw
ing clause from making the proposed bill ab-
solutely mileage act will be the power in.
vested in the commission to except certain
cases from this ironclad provision, II nothing
new occurs to upset the equilibrium OF the
conference committee report will be made.
National Republican., 1886-12-07

THE New Orleans Picaype says; "The
Republicans are already practically uuanl-
nous for tariff for protection without re-
gard to revenue; the state of Minnesota,
which did not agree with them in this re-
spect, has come over to the Democracy"
The st, Paul Press has shown conclusively
that the tariff was not the cause OF the de
feat Of Republican candidates for Congress
in Minnesota. But let us suppose, for the
sake OF argument, that the Picay,Iae is cor
rect. Is 1t not equally fair to claim that
Virginia and Indiana have "come over to
the Republicans" on the same great issue'
How does such a swap help the Democ-
racy?
National Republican., 1886-12-07
Courtesy to MIR. Cox in the House.

When MIR. Cox, of New York, took the oath
OF Office yesterday, he found himself in the
embarrassing position OF having TO occupy a
scat on the outer row upon the Republican
SIDE Dut from this embarrassment he was re-
licved ly the courtesy of Representative J. D..
SayCIs, Of Texas who, upon being introduced
to MIR. Cox, congratulated him, his party, and
the country upon his return to legislative
rendered his seat to Mr.. Cox. This seat is n
prominent one on the Democratic side, and
was occupied by Mr.. Cox during several Con =
gresses. Mr.. Cox. though 10th to dislOdge Mr..
Sayers, was finally induced to accept the colr.
tesy: and taking from his scarf q pearl pin, OF
the design of a star aud crescent, presented II
70 Mr.. sayeTs as mementO Of the OCCASION.
National Republican., 1886-12-07
Senator Don Cameron worried.

Senator Cameron is worried to death
nearly with applications for places under
Gov. Beaver. These are everything from
attorney general down TO watchmen and
scrub women. They oil think Senator
Cameron's name to their applications will
insure them an appointment As every
other able bodied Republican In the state
apparently wants to be taken care OF at
public expense, 1t Ia likely a considerable
number will be disappointed, Otherwise
the senator is doing as well as can he ex-
National Republican., 1886-12-07

TUsTHs OLD STAND, NO, 6l9 D ST. N. W.,
81 buys Gents Second. Hand Clothing Note
by man promptly attended TO.
National Republican., 1886-12-07
TUESDAY, DECEMBER Z.
Arnusementa.

NATioHAL-"wc, Us & Co"
ALBAUGu's-Lawronce Barrett.
ERSAS's--Hallen & Hart's Ideals.
BUou-D. Z. Bandmann andLoulse Benudet
DME-Silvo and Listou's Troupe.
WILLARD HAII.-ProE Carpenter.
THE MANASSAS AsPANoRAlA-15thst st. & Ohioav.
HArioNAL ROLLER RISK-CrowdCd nightly.
National Republican., 1886-12-07

The annual report of the Secretary OF
the Treasury has BEEN received, and a
limited review published in our news col
umus. After careful study we propose
10 treat It at length editorially.
National Republican., 1886-12-07
TILE mMr Mi,rEu,t

Silvo & Iiston's ldeal Novelty Company gave
great satisfaction last evening ut the Dime, for
applause was liberal and hearty. The songs
could not have been merrier Crmore musical,
nor the dances jollier or more agile. We can
only sny at present that the Entertainment
has every desirable variety, and will be Ger.
tain TO please any audience.
National Republican., 1886-12-07
KrRNAN,s WASHINGTON rnrArEn.

A great time came off last night ut Kernan's
IIallen & Harps First Prize Ideals were uni
vcrsally pronounced flrst.rate. 1t Is almot
impossible TO describe such an entertainment,
'cus1tpi onIi6~aicfr ccery'm0nfent u,iiifigi iAe
evening, and each act seemed TO be the most
welcome, The performance was one of charms
ard Wonders
National Republican., 1886-12-07

a have your piano tuned forSl, either Amer.
lean or French pitch; Upright, Sl.50 Grand,
g. J, F. LUCAS, 6l5 9th st. N. w. dec3-lm
National Republican., 1886-12-07

esrTnE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, would be
pleased to receive the addresses OF Senator'S
Representatives, and others returning TO the
CITY,
National Republican., 1886-12-07

TXTANTED-THE CARE OF A BUILDING
w for the use of two rooms. bye neat coll
oted woman; best references; also tp clean
lican Office 80
National Republican., 1886-12-07

The New York Herald, which has for
many year deGed competition as pur-
veyor OF news, is now astonishing itself and
the country with chunks Of solid sense ia
its editorials.
National Republican., 1886-12-07
Tic President,e Message.

At precisely 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon
one OF the secretaries OF the President an.
nouuced in clear voice "Message from
the President In about three minutes
thereafter the clerk OF the House com.
menced reading the document, which con-
sumed about an hour aud twenty-five
minutes. 1t commanded the silent atten-
tion Of the members for sixty minutes,
when the interest tagged as he concluded
the subjects of tariff and finance. A buzz
of conversation then commenced and CON
tinued for the next twenty-five minutes,
which prevented the members or spectators
hearing what was read by the clerk.
The President announces to the country
that our government has consistently main
tanned its relations Of friendship toward all
other powers, and q neighborly interest
toward those whose possessions are con-
''nuous to our own. Few questions have
ing the past year with other gov
one Of use are beyond
" counsel.
Of the
reigu
len
National Republican., 1886-12-07
nERznn,s OPERA HorsE.

A benefit will be given during this week, Mt
some hail yet undetermined, to the late en-
p!oy6s of HerZog's-the carpenters who lost
all their tools; the musicians, whose instru-
ments were burned, and to others our cid-
2ens will cordially approve this design and
substantially aid IN carrying out so proper and
noble n piirDOSp.
National Republican., 1886-12-07

ENoR sALE-1 DOUBLE DRUM HOSTING
ID engine. In first.class order. Apply at new
reservoir Office, Trumbull ST., where machine
may be seen. SS
National Republican., 1886-12-07

TNoR sALE--1 HALL TYPEWRITER, NEW;
II cash. Address W., Republican oGice.
National Republican., 1886-12-07
DEAL ESTATE BULLETIN
~ THos. e. wAeeayAMAN, ei7 Est.
Two-sToRY BRICK AND FRAME HOUSES
UNIMRRovED PROPERTY FOR SALE.

18th st, bet and NJ nw....,............... $3.50
Va ave, bet lilh and 10Th SITS N w."...... LOO
Is ST. bet Sd and 4th kts e,.,.,.....","".". 100
N Can and X ate N b00
National Republican., 1886-12-07

VNHE FINEST GOLD AND SILVER
Il watches can be bought on small weekly
Room sI st. N W. Business By IsI strstly con. on
hdenLial. jyt0-tf
National Republican., 1886-12-07

II =. LIBBEY, THE JEWELER, No. $40 9TiI
1s st., wants people to know that he means
business when he says he Is closing out his
or leaves here The goods are bargains at the
prices he makes on them. Now is the time to
lay aside goods for Chistmas. de2-lmo
National Republican., 1886-12-07
WANTED---MIsCELLANEoUs

ETANTED--EVERYBOD TO SEE THE
w perfect hand fire extinguisher certain
and sure in execution; sl2 per dozen. l3s 7th
N w m
National Republican., 1886-12-07
SPECIAL NOTICES

nMseA. s. PRATT d SONS OFFICE FOR
k3S the present, No. 400 9th st. N. W., I'd
story, entrance between Hayward Il Hutchin-
son and C. G. Purcell's stores.
All policies maturing will be renewed and
kept In force until otherwise ordered by the
insured. Telephone call 57-3. de7.6t
n>S5.FOR A FEW DAYS WE HAVE LO-
VIZ Gated at 40S 9th st. N. W., up one flight,
and are prepared to receive orders for Singer
Sewing Machines and the celebrated Butterick
Patterns. THE SINGER MFG. CO.,
LEWIS BAAR Agt
National Republican., 1886-12-07

TyOR sALE-A GREAT BARGAIN IN lii3
AZ l7th st. and 351i n (Gcorgetown). A bar
gain if sold at onco. J. AMBLER SMITH, At
tprucy.at.IaW, 62y L ST. N, w, 81
National Republican., 1886-12-07

THE "Nobby' Overcont of the winter Is tho
double-breasted top coat. Call at Barnum's
and see them.
National Republican., 1886-12-07
WANTED---HOUSES.

N4TANTED-TwENTY SMALL BRICK
w houses, ranging in price from $500 to
5000 each. L. s. CoLLAMER, go + st. n.
w. 3-S
National Republican., 1886-12-07

TNoR sALE-HANDsoME SQUARE PIANO,
n nearly new; good ingram carpets walnut
wardrobe, sideboard. latrobe, and iron safes;
house for rent. 1925 NJ st. N. w. 8.tf
NOR RSALE-PoRTABLEl5 10 oRsE POWER
N boiler and engine. L. N. GRAY & co
Maine ave. near Sd ST. s. w. aui-t