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variety Ulstefs ard sack styles, our new
price g. GIANT CLOTHING COMPANY.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18
PLAIN TALK
BY Gen. oibbon, at the Exercises
at West Polnt--Fitz John Porter
Eulogyzed.

WEST POINT, N. Y, June 12.-The
graduation exercises were held here
this morning. A large platform was
erected il the grove in front of the
library for the distinguished guests,
the academy and military staff and
their families. About 1000 Other
spectators occupied chairs, stools and
benches in front of the platform, and
over all was stretched a huge awning.
At 10 o'clock the battalion marched
with elegant precision from the bar
racks and took the places assigned
them. Secretary Endicott occupied
the seat of honor, with Generals Sheri.
dan and Merritt on either side. The
academy and military staff sat on the
right and the board of visitors on the
left. The band played National airs,
Chaplain Postlethwaite asked Divine
blessing, and General Merritt intro
duced Brig. Gen. Gibbon, who made the
principal address. 1t abounded in
recollections of his cadet life and the
pranks he used to play. He never con-
sidered harmless professional dueling
injurious. He referred to his class
mates as he knew them here and again
in after life: Said he: Fancy, if
you can, the scene. If a sorcertr
had suddenly appeared and announced
his intention of distributing before
hand the prizes Of the future to the
then adets. Fancy him placing his
hand on the shoulder of a Fitz John
Porter, and saying "you will be the
great military martyr of your age.
After rising to the height and rank in
the army by distinguished g%allant'y,
you will be stricken down by a heart
less calumny, dismissed in disgrace
from the service and made to suffer
years of agony and shame, but don't
hang your head, sir. Remember that
truth is mighty and will prevail; that
you live in free and just country, and
when the light of truth shall illuminate
the page of history and show the true
character Of your actions and the vile
means used to destroy you, your
countrymen will do you justice, and
remember, also, above all things, that
n who is acquit ed by the deliberate
judgment of Grant and Schofeld, a
Terry and a Getty, a well afford to
stand up against the charges of any
accuser. One cannot but be struck
with the way in which the dice box of
fate has denied all representations
formed here"
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18

Suppose, for instance, the Republican
party should take it into its head to
make a nomination, the Judge would
find it very convenient to retreat over
the bridge he was careful
not to burn, in making
his purposes known to the interviewer.
1t is very certain the Republican party
Of the District will not be controlled
or advised by kickers or boilers from
the Democratic party. Boil, square
party men will only countenance deser-
tiers as followers.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18
From MaYersville.
Editor Of Vlcksburg Commercial Herald.
MANERSVIIIE lime

Editor OF VickSburg Commercial Herald.
MAYERsvILLE, June II.
This has been a lively week in our
thriving little town. Circuit court has
been in session and it has caused a
large gathering of Iii gant. attorneys,
witnesses and lockers On. Among the
attorneys in attendance were noticed
the distinguished attorney general of
the State, the Hon. T. Marshall Miller.
You, of Warren, claim him yours, but
we venture the assertion that in no
place in Mississippi, has Marshall Mil
Ter more friends t. the square mile
than he has in Issaquena.
The grey eagle of the valley was
also here, the Hon. w. A. Percy,
of Washington county. Mr.. W. X.
Ingersoll, Appointment attorney of your
city, and a leading planter of Issaque-
ma, was here also. Judge Vim, who
presides, is giving immense satisfac-
ton. He is a fine looking gentleman,
about forty years of age, and admins
tiers the law with great ability. He
presides with dignity and firmness,
but is kind and considerable,
Owing to the long Hines Of
Judge Trimble, we have had but little
court in this county in the last two
years. Our people, during this term of
court, have not been as prompt to an
swer service as they should be. His
honor was forced to let some of the
more careless one feel the ''strong
arm of the law" some of whom were
ined-the white $40, and the colored
$40.
Considerable amusement has been
furnished. A member of the legal fra.
ternity in attendance, it is said, at the
suggestion of a prominent attor-
ney of your section, who told
the colored people that the
reason the judge was so light on them
was that he was a Republican, but
Judge Vim requires no endorsement
on that score, as his fealty to Demo
cratic principles is beyond question,
The judge took occasion to say that he
considered the white peoples intelli.
gence and ability to pay made their
offenc9 the greater.
The crop prospects in this section
are not as promising as WI would like,
but hope they will improve as the sea-
son advances.
Hon. E. 0. Mayer, our popular may,
or, is very attentive to our v~i:itors and
is the leading spirit in the city in all
that looks to the benefit of Mayersville
During this week your correspon-
dent has met representative men from
all parts of this county, and you can
rest assured that Issaquena's vote will.
go for Gen. Catchings for congress thii
fall. L.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18
4 FEEBLE COMBINATION.

Judge Simrall says it is too early to
announce himself for Congress, but
that he will do so after awhile, and
then proceeds to give his views. His
declaration of purpose seems to be
guarded, so as to leave room for grace
full withdrawal, in case he sees the
bakers dozen, who influenced him to
become a candidate, have no power to
aid him, or he sees that he is only used
for a purpose, which will be made ap-
parent later in the campaign.
The Judge is squarely in opposition
to the Democratic party, without any
assurance that the Republican party
will support him. Indeed he does not
say that he is a candidate subject to
the action of any party. He is stlnd-
ing with a very few crude and inexpe-
rienced politicians on his "views," and
the obj ct of the few backing him, is not
so much to elect him, as to revenge
themselves on Catchings. When the
Republican Executive. Committee
meets and takes action, it may submit
to the action taken by the very few
persons referred to, or it may not. If
it should not, it would leave the Judge
with only the support of the Post, and
that peculiar paper has a very peculiar
way of supporting people at times.
1t might support Simrall as
it did Cleveland, or as it
has done the Democratic party, by
stabbing. slandering, insinuating and
misrepresenting.
Judge Simrall wants to 60 to Con-
gress; the Post and the very few crude,
inexperienced fellows want to revenge
themselves on Catchings. 1t is very
plain that the development of the
campaign may divide the feeble
combination, for the Judges few
supporters may think they
can aid in defeating Catchings in
some more effectual way than by sup
porting a man who has not, and will
not have, the support of either the
Republican or Democratic party.
1t looks very much as if the Judge
is being used, without his knowledge.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18
How a Nebraska Granger Parted
with His Money.
ST InniS Elnhp- Demnnrat

How a Nebraska Granger Parted
with His Money.
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
OMAHA, NEE, June 8.-A very
ptclliT suit involving the rights and
lab LILIES Of banks and the sanity of
men who believed in the use Of medi-
ums in communicating with the spirit
world. was deciied by Judge Brewer
10 the United States court today. The
case was that of the Anglo Californian
Bank against Joseph P. Ames, the
latter a wealthy farmer living
near Blair, Neb. Four years ago he
went to California for his health
going to the house of a DR.. Mcclellan
for treatment. The doctor after a few
weeks refused to go Cd with his treat
ment, which Was of the magnetic
kind, unless given a check for s. 1000.
This was given, and it was given so
readily he determined to strike again
for a similar amount, but Ames refused
to be bled further and the doctor resort
ed to strategy, relying OF his ability tt
work on Ames' credulity. One day
the patient was surprised to see his
medical adviser 60 into a trance.
Ames' mind had been weakened by
disease, and he listened with amaze
ment when Mcclellan opened up d.
rect communication with the spirits
the saved, the lost and those suffering
%purgatorial agonies. "No one can
save you except myself" the medium
said II am your sIlvat on. l see a
picture. Two men, one broken by
disease, the other erect and vigorous
| stand between the two forms, which
resemble you. | alone can make you
whole"
McLell4n's face was fearful to be.
hold as ne repeated these words, and
his article and grimac4s brought him
another check for $4,000. After that
the seances were numerous, the doc
tors plan being to describe Ames' dead
wife, and tell how she directed that
her husband do numerous things Ia
order to regain his health, not the least
important of which was the payment
Of money to the medium and physician
The scenes were pathetic, and SO
worked on the feelings of Ames that
he became decidedly deranged. When
nearly $4,000 had been secured, friends
interviewed and payment of the last
draft, for $500, was stopped at Blair.
The draft had already been cashed by
the Anglo-Californian Bank and Nc
Lellan had the money. The bank then
brought suit to recover from Ames
Judge Brewer held that Ames was
insane when he listened to McLellAn's
rawlings, and, therefore. unac:ountable
for his actions.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18
FROM YAzoo CITY.

MIR. J. e. Randolph Resigns the SUI
perintendency of the Compress
Dick Hudson Convicted Of Murder.
Etc.
Special to Commercial Herald.
YAzoo CITY, June 1O.-Mr. ]. u.
Randolph has resigned the superinten
dency of the compress at this point.
His successor will not be appointed for
a time yet.
Dick Hudson was convicted of muir
der on yesterday before the circuit
court, and will probably have to hang
for the two murders Of which he was
clearly guilty.
Have had one rain a day since Sat-
urday last, giving the farmers entirely
too much rain fall for the good of the
crops.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18
10 Randall & 20.

Memphis Appeal.
The two great political parties of
the United States met 10 National
Convention two years ago and united
in the declaration and pledge to the
people that the existing tariff should
be revised and the revenue reduced.
Have these pledges been redeemed (?
The Republicans have utterly falsi6ed
their plighted faith by refusing to en-
terrain any measures modifying the
tariff laws. They have the power to
fulfill their pledges, as there are more
than enough Democrats ready and
anxious to aid in tariff reform. The
Democrats have done little better, as
they have proposed tariff revision
and reform. There is much discon-
tent and unrest among the people.
Both parties have protested their sol
emn promises t. the country, and hon
est Republicans as well as Democrats
will, in tones of thunder, condemn and
denounc9 such deceit and downright
treachery. The Democracy Of Maine,
which assembled in State Convention
at Bangor a week ago an nominst d a
candidate for Governor, adopted a
platform containing the following,
which was unanimously passed.
Resolved, That unnecessary taxation
is unjust taxation; that the present or
presslve war tariff, which produces
nearly l00.000,000 surplus revenue,
is unntc 4ssary and therefore unjust;
and that, inasmuch as the two great
political parties of the country in their
national platforms have pledged them
selves so to modify it that it will pro-
duc9 no more revenue than may be
needed for the necessary expenditures
Of government economically admins
tered, we demand that this Congress,
which has devoted six months of IFS
labors and all its ingenuity~to devising
way and means to deplete the Treasury
Of it's surplus millions, to the neglec CT
Of important legislation which the
country needs and expects, shall, at its
present session, keep faith wi h the
people and make the promised reduc-
tions.
DemocratS-you who would basely
and shamefully falsify your pledges to
the people-do you hear that? This
resolution expresses the general senti-
ment of Democrats from Maine to Cal
ifornia and from Ohio to Texas. No
one is disappointed to see the Repub!i-
cans abandon their volunt Try and pos
it We promise to the country, as they
hope to profit ia future elections by
continued tariff agittt on and btciuse
they favor the monopoly features and
the inequalities of the present .odious
tariff. But better things were expect,
ed of Democrats, who have Won the
confidence of the people by fidelity to
their pledges.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18

THE drift Of the political tide in
Vermont is plainly shown by the com-
municAtion which one of the few AM
Edmunds Republican papers is called
upon to print from a number of its pa
tron4, who are Republicans of standing
and influence in the region where it is
printed. The St. Adams Messenger
has made itself conspicuous as the vir-
ulent opponent of Senator Edmunds'
reelection, and these subscribers of the
paper now enter "a solemn protest"
against its criticisms. AS to the es.
pt cial ground of offense alleged against
Mr.. Edmunds, that be refused to work
for Blaine, they say that "as a man,
having sovereignty under his own
hat he had a perfect right to do So"
and that Hundreds are in the same
BOAT with the Senator" The appear
ance Of this protest marks the hual
collapse of the attempt on the part of
the Blaine men to defeat Mr.. Ed
munds, because in 1884 he refused to
say a word in Blaine's behalf, and, as
they claim, by his silence elected Cleve-
land.-NeW York Evening Post.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18
How John Robb Punished a Black
guard for Insulting His Wife.

How John Robb Punished a Black
guard for Insulting His Wife.
Chicago Tribune: "One of those lit
tie domestic episodes that serve as
excellent warnings to men more ad-
v%enturous than discreet and more
c)wardIy than either occurred at the
Palmer House Monday morning. Mr..
John Robb, the business manager of
Gus Williams Company, now playing
at the Columbia, and his wife have
been stopping at tne hotel since the com.
pany reached town. Mrs. Robb is of
prepossessing appearance. She was
passing out of the hotel by the Mon
roe street entrance Monday morning.
and on being obsequiously bowed to by
"A strange man, fashionably attired, re-
turned the salut ation, thinking it
might possibly be an acquaintance
whom she did not at the moment re-
cognize. Sac was passing on when the
stranger placed himself directly in
front of her and delivered himself of an
insulting remark. Mrs. Robb turned
aside Indignantly, and the stranger l it
the hotel at a rapid gait, A byst lnder
who witnessed the affair, informed Mr.
Robb Of the matter, and the angry huS-
band left the hotel on a run in pursuit
Of his enemy, whom he overlook at the
corner of Wabash avenue and Mon
roe street. Mr.. Robb is small but
wiry, while Ills antagonist, it is said,
lowered above him. The irate pu!-
surer seized bis vi tim firmly by the
coat collar anil yelled, you rascal !
you insult I'd my wife, and if you doA'o
get down on your knees and beg her
pardon I'll kill you" At the SAM
time he furnished an aggressive look
ing poe let.knife in uncomfortable
proximity to the Washers fac. The
latter ctpitulated on demand, and pale,
but reserved, marched back to the
hotel with his captor, who escorted
him to Mrs. Robb's room, where he
knelt and humbly begged forgiveness.
This done Mr.. Robb allowed him to
depart, however, it is said, Shaping
his face by way of farewell. The
elegantly attired stranger thereupon
left with more speed than dignity, but
succeeded in concealing his identity,
no n who witnessed the affair aD-
pearing to know him.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18

We respectfully request the mail
agents between here and Natchez on
the Mississippi River. and above here
on the River, to attend to their duties.
Such information reaches us that we
know they are not doing it now. If
they do not do it in the future we
shall appeal to the proper authorities at
Washington, and back up the appeal
with charges and proof.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18

There Is a little evening paper in
VieksbuEg. It is supported in the
city by readers who want to know the
few LEGAL news items that it gathers BY
noon, from a sense of city pride at
having two papers, and considerably
from charity. It is Republican in
politics, Prohibition once a week for
money, and more revengeful
than one of GerOnimo's band
Of Indians. Modesty has never
seriously retarded the little sheet
in its peculiar career, and it does
not hesitate TO presume that 1t can
deceive all into whose hands it may
fall. Democrats have literally over
looked its cowardly assaults, and to-
day it could not draw the breath of
life, but for the magnanimous support
of the people, whose support it has
no right TO expect. If the sale
Of its space did a gross
outrage to its best patrons, it would
still continue to sell, as long as money
was to be made by it.
In 1884 the Democratic party of
this District was thoroughly re-organ-
lied and disciplined, and a glorious,
valuable victory was the result. No
man, we cAre not whether he lives in
the North or South. can deny that the
portions of the population who ought
to rule the communities, the counties,
and the District, are ruling
them. No man can deny that the
union and discipline of the property
owners and intelligent people are of
great value, not only to them, but to
those too ignorant to rule themselves.
No man can deny that we have one OF
the ablest and most influential mem
bers of Congress. No one can show
the slightest necessity of a change
from an experienced, able and inhuen-
tial member, to a new member. No one
can deny that a division of the Demo-
cratic party, sufficient to defeat its
candidate would be demoralizing and
injurious in the extreme to the mate
rial interests of the Delta.
Still the evening paper referred to,
in the pursuit of its malice and re-
venge, demands the surrender of the
who own the District, to
any candidate it may be able to
drum out of the bushes of Oh
In its blind hate it
the advice of men who tower
among national statesmen. 1t
would level all before a united mass of
ignorant votes, because Gen. Catch
ings recommended a self-made, capa-
Bile, honest, industrious man for Post
master of Vicksburg, The adder
stings in the heel, the panther springs
on the back Of its victim, the assassin
stabs in the dark. This thing has
the glaring effrontry to attempt the
deception and betrayal of the intelli-
gent citizens of one of the richest Con-
gressional Districts in the South, and
seeks to yoke its revenge to a whole
people, who have only cause for graft
tude.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18

ARKANSAS has an agricultural or.
ganization called the estate Wheel"
II recently held a convention at Little
Rock and developed into a political
concern. It nominated a State ticket,
headed by John G. Fletcher for
Governor. Several Of the "Wheels''
withdrew when they discovered the
purpose was to antagonizs the Dem
ocEatie Iarty.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18

The Oxford Falcon is reliably in
formed that Chalmers is a candidate
for Congress in the Second District,
He stands just about as much chance
as Simrall does in this District. His
chance may be a little better on &C.
cOuntof the Post supporting Simrall
in its way.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18
Executive Committee Meeting.


The members of the Executive Com.
mittee of the Democratic party of the
Third Congressional District are here,
By called to meet In Greenville, or
Monday, June 14th inst. The especial
object Of said meeting is to issue a
cali for a convention of said party to
nominate a candidate for Congress for
the ensuing election.
The following are the members of
said committee;
Tunica-R. F. Abbey, r. G. Erwin.
COahOma-J. w. CuIrer. u. A. Scott.
Qnitman-L. Marks. j.. 5. T. Grubbs.
B0livar-James II. Stokes, +. NJ. acre.
WashiDgtOn-LeROy Percy, NJ. \, johnson.
Sunl0Wer--JOhn James, -.
Lea0re--J. N. Liddell. J.B. Humphreys.
l~ssaquena-S. y, Duncan, W. ). Anderson.
ShaEkey-B. X. Moore, w. I. Barnard.
Rarren-F. M. Andrews, Patrick Henry.
W. A. PERCY,
Chairman of Committee.
j. 8 MCNEILY, Secretary.
Papers in the District please publish.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18
Collapse Of a Building in St. Louis

SONORSO VI summing III OI' LOAl9'
ST. LOUIS, June 12.-The four story
clearinghouse, on the corner of
Ninth and Olive streets, collapsed this
morning. The contractor, who was
excavating a cellar in the lot adjoining
&lr the Odd Fellows new hall, dug too
far under its foundation, and the walls
of the house showed some cracks last
night, but it was considered entirely
secure. About z o'clock am two
actresses, who were occupying a room
on the third floor, noticed a trembling
Of the walls, which was followed by a
loud cracking noise. Alarmed they
stepped into the hall and had no sooner
done so than the building fell with a
crash, leaving, however, that portion
Of it where the hall was located intact.
The actresses were not injured.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18
Want the Police Punished.

LONDON, June ll.-Mr. Hugh G.
Childress, home secretary, replying in
the house of commons this evening to
MI. Dobrain, conservative member for
Belfast, who asked if the government
would take steps to prosecute the
police who shot down inhabitants of
Belfast during the trouble of the last
few days, stated that the government
was not informed that there had been
any misconduct on the part of the
county police in Belfast. The secre-
tary said that the government had the
fullest confidence in the Royal Irish
constabulary and did not intend while
the present disorders continues to
remove them from Belfast and substi-
tute the military.
E.shcortha TOn f6n No,...
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18

THERE is a good chance to pass the
Yellow Fever Commission bill this
session. 1t certainly should pass as
the result of the investigation may
prove very valuable and in no event
can It do harm.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18

THERE was an election in Oregon
Thursday for State officers and Con-
gressmen. The Democrats carried the
State and will control 1t for the next
four years anyway. 1t is pretty safe
to put Oregon down for the next Dem
ocratic Presidential candidate.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18

THE payment Of the street tax is
proceeding very slowly. Only about
eight or ten have paid SO far. AS this
is a prerequisite of voting in city cleo
lions, no good citizen should neglect
to do 1t.