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a Card from Col. sto.kdaIe.
HArr1EsnuRe. Mss. Inlr 1atb- -.

HARRISBURG, Mss, JEly 18th, 1856
EDITOR CLARION; Please notice the ART;
Gle in the last Woolville Republic,
which states that ~Col. Stoekdale gave :.
his adhesion to the Republican party ana
say for me that 1 denounee it as a faIse
hood raked up from old files Of a rsli,.l
sheet, and published at 50 late am boB-
that l could not be heard until the On,
ventions in several counties have bes,
held; and was promulgated by Van Patton.
friends to defeat me by Islander, when t,s-
found they could not do it otherwise.
Yours, I. Z. SrocKDt7.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14

WE notice in the Congressional Re
cord that quite a number of war claims
that have been neglected, have been
revived, and again presented to Congress
by Major Barksdale. Several parties in
this county are mentioned. With him
it is business, and none of his constitu-
ents are too humble to command him
Some of the claims referred to are cen
nected with the war of 1872 ereille.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14

As long as the government needs
dollar of revenue, tobacco and whisky
should bear the bulk of the burden
while iron and sugar, two of the necessi
ties of life, should be taxed as lightly as
possible. But this is not the idea of
Mr.. Randall and his bloated bond hold
ing monopolists. They all say give the
farmers cheap tobacco and whisky and
tax his sugar, his agricultural imple-
ments and all the necessaries of life to
the fullest extent.-Maeon Sun.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14

WE await with some interest the
official proceedings OF the convention in
Claiborne county. Until the contrary
is shown the presumption is that the
Convention did right. We copy the
specials to the Picayune and Times Demo
crot, telegraphed from Port Gibson
They are evidently partisan.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14

Ii Is now apparent that the Conserva
lives will have a majority over all othel
factions in the British Commons. They
have elected 291 candidates, the Union
lists &C, the Liberals l54, and the Parnell
ties "a The day of Ireland's rejoicing
has simply been postponed. Theil
cause il Just.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14

1t will be seen that Mississippi now has
twentythree Presidential postoffices. and
there are about dozen others that will be
on the list next year in all probability.
The State Female College is adding
largely to the postofice business at Colum
bus, and the University of Mississippi con-
tributes greatly to Oxford, but Starkville
receives little benefit from the Agricultural
College in this line, as it is located several
miles from the town and has a postoffice of
its own.-Aber 1een Examiner.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14

A MEETING of the Democratic Execu-
tive Committee of Lincoln county has
been called for Saturday, July II, to set
time for holding county convention
to appoint delegates to the Congressional
Convention, which meets in Jackson,
Senfemher .a.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14

credit to humanity 1t is an evidano.
an advancement in that christian cb - o.
teristIc, charity, which is commerdeJ sis sc-
all things by the great apostle who "a -.
tifully said that it snever failetb - an5
though "men spoke with the tone,s @n =
angels and had not charity, they w. y
sounding brass and tinkling cymbsIs y IA q
house is furnished with a weil-selsa,s,i55
li5rary, and young men are cordisliv s.
yited to spend their evenings there as = ~ :,
The home of a friend. ~
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14
Confederate Reunion at Satartla
Miss.

There will be reunion Of the survivor
of the Confederate Armies and such Of the
general public of later generation a.
may care to join in social gathering in
remembrance and honor of that famouE
struggle for political existence.
Hons E G. WalthalI, J. T. George, W
"A. Luse, w. ID. Gibbs, and other l,romi-
nent speakers have been invited and are
expected to be present on this memorable
occasion.
Ample provision for dinner will be pro-
ylded and eminent orators who wore the
grey uniform amid the battles of that
deadly strife. win address the meeting
All soldiers who wore the grey with
their families aud friends, are especially
invited to meet again the survivors OF the
battle-f fields.
Ry order OF the Committee OF Invitation.
L. VT. Turtle,
p r. HoTTIrxfsSx ro1sT
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Rarksdale Will Win.

The contest betw cen Col. Hooker and
Hon. r. Barksdale for nomination for
Congress from the Jackson, Mississippi,
district, wakes warmer as the canvass
progresses. We again venture the asser.
ton that Mr.. Barksda.e will win. That
he should win is evidenced by the posi-.
tion of the two men when Mississippi,
like Louisiana, was waging desperate
war against the carpet-bsggers, sup.
ported by negro votes, who were crush.
ing the life and manhood out Of the
respectable people of the State In
those dark days Mr. Barksdale was in
the van Of every movement to redeem
be State, while Col. Hooker, BY his
was it boast y
7vt In the
wen
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14

CONGRESS- is preparing to adjourn and
along comes Mr.. Randall and joins mis-
35 stragglers to the Republicans and
defeats the Morrison bill. Worse than
all he comes in with tariff bill of his
own to try the more to demoralize his
own party.-Rereille.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14

Mr.. Breckenridge, of Arkansas, OBJ
jected, in the House, on the 9th, to the
consideration of the bill introduced by
Mr.. CatchiDgs, making an appropriation
of 100000 for the erection of public
building at Vicksburg. Mr.. q. is a
clever neighhor.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14

PAUL II. HAYNE, the great Southern
poet, who died at Augusta, Ga, on the
9TH, was buried with becoming ceremon
les on the 18th inst. Rt. Rev. Rishop
Beckwith delivered an eloquent eulogv
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14
Prohibition Campaign Committee Of y
rem County, Mss.
Vicksburg, Miss, June "a, 1886.

We think that the mere fact that st
Leon is the Secretary of the Campaign
Committee in Warren county settles hi
residence and citizenship; but if that b.
insufficient, certainly the language
Upon this election will largely depent
the future of oar city and county, for wea
or woe, removes all doubt.
We ask fair-miuded public to scar
this document which we have published
and to T consider it with all the
matters heretofore developed in con
nection with the action of the Com
mittee, and then to decide without fear
favor or affection, whether the Commit
tee were justified in concluding that ST
Leon is a resident of Vicksburg. We dc
not fear the result.
If st. Leon is not citizen and resi-
dent of Vicksburg, he is the only one of
those whose names appear on the circular,
who is not.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14

Gen. CATCHINGs will receive the
unanimous vote Of the River District
There was some opposition in Vicksbure
of a trivial character, but it did moi
show its mead in the primaries. 1t was
a case Of much smoke and little fire.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14

GEN. A. M. WEST and Gen. j. r
Chalmers are contesting the Second Con
gressional District with Judge Morgan
the nominee. If Judge Morgan be mol
elected, it ~ill be the fault of Demo
Gratis. He deserves reelection
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14

UNDER the provisions of the bill
recently passed by Congress, The Presi
dent has nominated Fitz John Porter to
be Colonel in the army of the United
States. Justice long delayed. What
will poor Logan do now?
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Okolona, Mss.

vas the home of buchanan & Spanish
=, LtlsntnIng Relief where every family in
me town and vicinity used the Spanish
Llgntning Relief; neuralgia, headache,
l paan Il me pack, sides, and chest; it cures
malls at Drug Store. 'AsA 'e''aAe-
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14

The Democrats of Wilkinson county
will elect delegates to the Congressional
Convention of the Sixth District on Au-
gust g.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14

THERE will be a Prohibition election
in Lincoln county on August 10, aud IN
Harrison county on July 81.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14

AN elect on TO determine the custom
of sale or no sale has been ordered IL
Lowndes County.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14

G. d. GRAHAM went through the
whirlpool rapids at Niagara, on the 18th,
in cask. The trip was without incl
dent or accident
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14

The motion for new tri'Il in the
Maxwell case has been overruled. After
aentence the prisoner win take AN aP
neal
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14

GRANT-At Terry, Kinds county. on
"Wednesday, July Z, PRxoR NJ. GRANT.
aged II years and months, and resident
Of mississippi for more than City years.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14

TIE nomination Of the Hon. John
Goode to be Solicitor General has been
rejected By partisan vote.
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Salaries of Mississippi Postmasters.

We are indebted to Hon. A. B. Hurt.
Chief of Division in the Postoffice Depart
ment, for the following list of salaries of
Postmasters at Presidential offices in Mis-
sissippi, for the fiscal year commencing
July LIST, 1885,
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-14

The President continues to veto PR
vate pension bills. Right.
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WASHINGTON NO4ES.

The President and WIFE at Cswch-.1 De
scription Of hrs Geueiand- Chief Beau
ty-1he Muglcump uiaenium-T The Nert
Congress Interest IN the .Sereath lHissis.
sippi District
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1t has been said hereabouts, and, per-
haps, elsewhere in the county, that the
friends of Maj. Barksdale on the County
Executive Committee rejected the proxy
of St. Leon because St. Leon had signed
Prohibition petition in Warren county
The effort thus TO prejudice the action
of the Committee must fail because not
sustained by the facts.
The ground of objection to Mr.. st.
Leon was that he had changed his resi-
dence from Kinds to Warren county,
and the fact that he had signed Pro-
hibition petition in Warren county was
alluded to as evidence to prove that he
had changed his residence.
The proceedings of the Executive
Committee show that when Mr.. Head
presented his authority to act as the
proxy OF St. Leon
Mr.. Brown moved to reject the proxy on
the ground that Mr. St Leon was now a
citizen of Vieksburg in Warren county, and
not citizen OF Kinds county, and stated
that be was identified with the local prohl-
bi ion organization in Warren county, and
had petitioned the Board OF Supervisors OF
that county to order an election to try the
question of sale no sale. He asserted
that there was then in the possession Of
the editor OF the Gazette, who was present, a
circular issued by the Prohibition Cam
oaign Committee Of Warren county signed
l. st. Leon, Secretary.
1t was also stated, though it does not
appear in the proceedings, that if the
circular referred to could be had it
would definitely settle the question of
st. Icons residence and citizenship.
The following is literal copy OF the
circular:
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Clarion Club Rates:-

GnrNAp.. county went "wet. a."
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AN APPEAL.

AN APPEAL.
To all Prohs5itioaists and Loreys Of Temperance
Gchereper found:
WARREN COUNTY, NJ sIssIPPI, INCLUD
ING THE CITY OF vIcKsBURG, WILL
on SATURDAY, JULY II, 1886,
hold a local option election. Upon
this election will largely depend the fu-
ture of our city and county, for veal OF
for woe; whether we shall be redeemed
rom the thraldom of liquor drinking
and its consequent evils, or the evils &c
on and enlarge.
We lave no weak and puny adverse
ries to meet, combat. and defeat. Inc
iiuuor dealers here are numerous; theli
influence is large, and their means and
resources ample. They have banded to
gether for their mutual benetlt under
Liquor Dealers Protective Associa
ton" and this Association has publish
ed a card to all who are in interest with
themselves, asking for support and
money to carry on the fight. 1t is be
vond question that they intend to fight
this controversy to the bitter end.
To meet and defeat them, the prohibi
tionists must be we'll organized anc
equipped, and the ground must be thor
oughly canvassed. To do this, we mus
have help beyond ourselves. We neec
money to pay our speakers, and to gen
orally conduct our campaign. Our PEG
pie here are giving literally Of theil
means, but it is not enough. VIII yor
assist us? Will you give something
towards stamping out the evil of intern
perance from the city of Nicksburg ano
the county of Warren?
If we can win in the county and city
the temperance people will have taker
the stronghold, and broken the back
bone of the liquor interest in the State
of Mississippi If we can accomplish
this, we will hold the fort forever.
Again will you help US? Give us Of
your means, be it little or much, to aic
in the overthrow of our common enemy
and of the uphol6ing of our cause, fol
God, our home, and our country"
All contributions should be sent t
Thos. Mount, Esq, cashier of the FRS
National Bank, Vicksburg, Miss.
WARREN CowAN, Chm.
R. w. CONWAY. J. T. COLEMAN.
CHAs. NJ DANA. G.. G. PEGRAM.
THos. MOUNT. w. G. PAXTON.
J. NJ. SEARLEs. GEO. ANDERSON.
o. :. RoBBlNs DIR. G. X. MARSHALL
w. @. PEGRAM.
l.. ST.. LEON, Sec'y
Prohibition Campaign Committee Of Var
rem County, Mss.
Vicksburg, Miss, June "a, 1886.
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To all Prohs5itionists md Lorers Of Temperance
lohererer found:
WARREN COUNTY, NJ sIssIPPI, INcLUD
ING THE CITY OF YICKsBURG, WILL
on SATURDAY, JULY II, 1886,
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vlouS to the burning OF their mill:
HEADQUARTERS 18TH ARMY CoRps
JACKSON, Miss, May Is, 1853 (
Messrs. Joshua and Thomas Green
Present Gentlemen-Your petition Of
yesterday regarding the order of General
Grant to destroy "all machinery with
their buildings used or easily convertible
into military arsenals of construction il
received. i dislike to see the torch applied
to anything which is the result of the toll
or industry of any man or people. because
of the hellish spirit it begets; but in war
as we'll as peace, preventive foresight NAV
save world of trouble. Suffice ii now 10
say, that if you appeal to the Congress of
the United States, you viii be unidentified.
for the machinery is destroyed for public
military reasons; and if the families who
are thus thrown out of employment will |
go to Grand Gull, / undertake they shall
be well fed until they car provide new
homes
| cannot undertake to explain all the /
reasons, though in our conversation yester |
day / indicated them in part: suffice II
now, that it is done by the highest mill
tary authority in the United States present
in this Department for reasons good and
! efficient to him that all claims to hu.
manity will be answered with interest TO
the families who can reach the Mississippi
River, where our boats may reach them
md supply them
/ am. with respect, your ob't s'v't,
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The IuIf and Ship Island Railroad

w. J. Brown, j
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and again been exposed by gentlemen OF
the very highest authority aud reputation
in military and naval affairs.
On the seaboard we are practically de-
fenseless. We have neither guns, forts,
torpedo boats, nor ships that arc abreast Of
this age In mechanical construction. We
are apparently making but little real earn
est preparation for either one OF those four
national requisites for defense. We are
simply posing as large, good.natured,
well-behaved, unarmed nation as far as
the defense of our seaboard is concerned,
and we do not even keep up an appear
ance Of strength on the sea.
Is 1t right, 10 It wise, is 1t the exercise Of
the commonest kind OF common sense TO
thus permit our entire seaboard wealth to
remain really defenseless and unprotected
against an attack FROM some unexpected for
eign foeY The voice of the PEG.
pie says no in thunder tones. When
the members of Congress go back to
the homes Of their people, will not many
Of them have to give some very lame ex-
cuses for their delay and apparent indiffer.
ence to this vital question? It is not too
late yet for them to show that they are in
accord With the sentiment Of their best in.
formed constituents. A tax OF but ten
cents for each OF us would scarcely be felt
yet the six million dollars year thu:
raised, II judiciously and economically ex
pended in the preparation for building gun;
and vessels, would make a fair start thai
would be fully appreciated. After such {
start was fairly made, thrice this amount
could be most wisely expended annually
Let those in power think over It and ac
with promptness and decision, and we fee
sure that the country will approve of their
action and say, swell done, good aud faith
full servants.n The world has not yet reached
that envlable point in the game of progress
where love is the leading card; uufortu
nately, enlightened sellshness ranks higher
This is the card we must hold in this game
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-15
Robert &. winthrop.

This venerable patriot and statesman
Is at present soiourning In Wash
ngton. His name and fame are house
hold words throughout America. On
the 10Th Of this month Mr.. Winthrop cele-
brated his nth birthday, having been born
In Boston May IL, 1909. lie graduated at
Harvard College I'm ls2S, and studied law
with Daniel Webster. In 1885 he was
elected member Of the legislature OF
Massachusetts,, and for three years was
speaker Of the house. lie was a member OF
the United States House Of Representatives
from 1910 TO 1912, then resigned, but was 70.
elected the same year, continued In that body
tn 1850, and was speaker commencing with
the Congress Of 1877. lie was appointed
10 the Senate Of the United States 10 an
the vacancy oCcasioncd by the resignation
Of Mr., Webster. In 1873 he delivered the
inaugural address upon the laying Of the
cornerstone Of the Washington monument,
aud was selected 10 deliver the Grafton upon
its completion, Feb. -, 1855 Although he
accepted, and wrote the address, feeble
health prevented rs delivery by the author.
IL was read, IN the hearing Of both houses
Of Congress, by Gov. Long, Of Massachu'
setts.
This brief sketch furnishes but glance
Of the brilliant career Of this distinguished
citizen.
The following extract from an address
delivered by Mr. Winthrop on Boston
Common 2itA Of August, 1852, will hg
cherished through coming years as one OF
the choicest gems Of patriotic oloquence,
inspired hy the opening events Of the civil
war "Lct us remember that we are not
engaged IN war Of the north against the
south, but In war Of tho nation against
those who have risen up % destroy H. Let
us keep our eyes and our hearts steadily
fixed upon the old nag oi our fathers -th1
same to-day, as when II was first llttGl IN
triumph at Saratoga, or first struck iowa
IN madness at sumter, That nag tells cur
whole story. IL has a star for every state,
Let US resolve that there shall still be- a
etatC for every starr
Nj, Winthrop is most DESTROYS that law
should be enacted making the Both day Of
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al large IN orr midst: ~ Those who are
ready to perlure themselves; t2) those who
procure perjury; (3) those who avail them
selves Of the benefits procured by perjury,
without the danger or responsibility of dis
covefy.
Such people exert an influence upon 80
ciety more poisonous and truly destructive
because more secret, lasting, and insinuat-
ing-thon the teachings of socialists or the
dynamite OF anarchy.
American society cannot co.exist with
such indefenslble methods, and those who
employ them must DO branded as brutal
aesassins OF character, and punished as
severely as those who mullciously destroy
human life.
This case, however, will be memorable in
the compl eteuess OF its vlndcation OF q
most estimable lady, and In a manner that
seems like the direct Intervention OF Divine
Providence. 1t teaches also that pure
aud stainless character only cmerges the
more brightly from the tortures of an or
deal so excruciating.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-15

Judging from the general tone of the
press from all parts of the United States
and from the opinions Of thoughtful per-
sons Us expressed In conversation, although
we are now happily at peace with all the
world, the minds Of our people are deeply
impressed with the idea that the necessity
for building up our navy is imperative. We
have the money, the material, and the men,
and what we need and must have to com
plete the circle arc the guns and the vessels
There seems TO be an unnecessary delay
on the part of the Navy Department in the
preparations of the plans and specifications
for our new cruisers.
Congress has been In session for nearly
half year and they have not yet clearly
demonstrated that they are fully abreast OF
the times In this imperative natural ne,
cessity. On an important matter like this
we should not demand of them crude or too
hasty legislation, but certainly time enough
has been spent to show moro practical re-
suits, both In execution aud In legislation,
than can yet be seen. IL Is true that we
are great and powerful nation and Others
may fear to attack us, but we should not
depend too much on this state OF affairs.
Great nations have again and again fell,
the singing punlshments and deep humll-
iations inflicted on them by others far less
powerful, but better prepared for sudden
war-llke emergency We still live IN a
wicked, selfish world, in which love OF our
ncighbor is not the prevailing sentiment
Our shameful national nakedness has agaiu