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The Southern reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1876-1890, 1890-05-30

by the conflict between Green and the
head oftirant's army, and they prompt
~ fell into line. but no attack was
made In this quarter I'LL aficr sunrise.
The Confederate force here consisted
Of the 20th. 2srd. 3Oth, and 3ist Ala
bana infantry, and JOhnston's battery
Offour guns. Soon after sunrise Tracy
sent one Of the regiments and two Of
the guns 20 support Green, and dis
posed the rest Of his little force 10
meet the expected attack. About z
o'clock the Federal artillery opened
from the neighb0rhOOd Of Shaifor's
gin, and was answered by Johnston's
battery at a distance OF 1000 yards.
SharpshOotcrs on each side crcpt into
ravines and thickcts and CALLED the
hostile ranks with n deadly fire. An
hour LATER Tracy was killed while at
the front, but his men rcpelled all At
tempts 20 drive them back. During
the forenoon they wero reinforced by
two pieces Of artillery and the 46ih
Alabama infantry (16O str0ngl and
about I o'clock Gen. Green also ar
rived with his command from the
Rodney road, together with the 6tn
Missouri infantry from Grand Gulf
the latter numbering 400 men. Though
In constant danger OF being cut Oh by
superior numbers, they continued the
struggle till near sunset, when mes
sage came from Bowen, ordering a re-
treat. The rear was well covered ns
they withdrew from the field. and they
succeeded, like the troops on the Rod
ney road, in crossing Bayou Pierre un-
m0lested by pursuit, burning tho
bridges behind them.
The Federal army entered Port Glib
son ON the morning Of the 2nd, built
floating bridge that day, aud ON the
Bird crossed sad wcEt in pursuit Of
Bowen, who was rctrcating 10 '3cks-
burg.
The Confederate official reports show
that on both roads they had but 5164
men engaged in the battle, to-wit:
Part OF Green's brigade. with CAB Misa., and
part OF Hudson battery, 775
Traey's brigade and Anderson's Virginia
battery. 1916
Baldwin's brigade, 1914
Part Of cockrelIu brigade, Guibor's battery,
part Of lands battery, 1859
5ia
B0wen's loss, according TO his OIL
cial report, was 68 killed, $50 wounded,
384 missing; total, 8S2; but Grant re-
ported the capture Of 500 prisoners.
Official reports OF the Federal loss
showed 131 killed., no woHnded, %
total, 875.
Graut, In his report ofMay 3rd, says:
AThe move by Bruinsburg undoubted-
" took the enemy by surprise. Gen.
Bowen's defense was n very bold one
and well carried out. My force, how
ever, was too heavy for his
This was n distribute the 10 defeated
who had sustained them
selves mannnlly from sunrise till sum
vet In the face Of overwhelming num-
Ders. Under such circumstances de-
'cat brought no dishonor.
The Southern reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1876-1890, 1890-05-30

While there are essential differ
ences between democrats, and some
apparent conflicts Of interest be-
tween different portions ofthc state,
vet there can be but one common
and predominating interest among
white men in the presence Of the
suffrage question. Compared with
lit, every other issue presented IN
either state or national politics be-
comes insignificant.
Ii must be apparent that an ad-
iustment OF the suffrage upon any
constitutional and legal basis IN
such manner rs To secure the gov
ernment to the white race will re-
quire Of this white race unity Of pUr-
pese, harmony of action, patriot
ic and self-sacrificing spirit and
clear, honest judgment. If minor
differences are to be brought to the
front and wrangled over; ifone class
of men place their special interests,
or what they imagine TO be their
special concerns, above the common
good; if one organization or associ-
alton whatever it may call itself,
determines that all other interests
must yield To its own; then the task
of dealing with the suffrage had bet
ter never be assumed by the con-
vention. Again, if the idea is TO ac-
complish by iRdirection or evasion,
or equivocal and doubtful measures,
what cannot be reached by simple
and direct methods; If the idea is to
secure and appropriate everything
in the way of benefits, and yield
nothing in return and make no con-
cessiOns; then the task is a hopeless
one and had better be abandoned at
the outset.
These things deserve careful at
tention and consideration. If any
man believes that white supremacy
can be secured legally without the
sacrifice of some white votes that
thousands of negro votes can be cut
off without depriving q small num-
Der Of white men Of the franchise I;
then he had better read the amend
ments to the federal constitution.
There is necessary TO a solution
of this question, full and candid
realization Of our own political con-
dition and surroundings. an appre-
citation of the fact that any remedy
to be effectual must necessarily af-
feet the interests OF certain num-
Der Of white men, and that ii the
white race as q race cannot afford
to sacrifice a few of it's number for
the common safety of the entire
race, then it is clear that the white
men Of the state are not in a prop
er frame Of mind TO consider their
condition, much less To undertake
TO provide q remedy.
In a word, for illustration, If TO-
600 illiterate white voters out of
125, 600 are to stand as obstacles in
the only road that leads to deliver
ance and safety TO all, then upon
whom will rest the responsibility 2
The Commonwealth has believed
firmly In the honest and earnest
purpose of the white men OF the
state to undertake the thorough con-
sideration and settlement of this
question, and ii now confidently
and hopefully expresses the opinion
that In the presence OF patriotic
and nn6elhsh spirit in the conven-
ton the most formidable diff
culties involved IL mis- problem viii
disappear --JgcAs0H Commonwealth.
I'm % BARRELS Jmnt OH.
The Southern reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1876-1890, 1890-05-30

lne W mona AdfoAcc ltulafke !.
1T is sin and shame the way
some ladies Of means impose upon
poor girls, who, be 1t said 90 their
credit, endeavor TO make an honest
living by sewing. We have heard
Of instances where these fine ladies
flouncc into church rugged out in
handsome dresses, for which they
have never paid the poor young
ladies for the making, when they
sewed early and late IN order 20
finish them in time. How can con-
science be s.nolhered 80 ?"
1t is said that there are also ladies'
who make it habit TO beat down
the sewing-girls to starvation wages.
The seamstress has hard life at
best, and il looks like the acme Of
meanness for members of her own
sex to reduce her poor earnings TO
a still narrower margin. Yet So
called Christian ladies' do this.
The Southern reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1876-1890, 1890-05-30
THE PORT GIBSON SUMMER SCHOOL

A first-class school for colored teachers
win Open July ~, 1890,
and continue for term Of - weeks,
closing at the beginning ofthe fall exam
inations, which will be held in October.
Terms the lowest. Progressive teachers
cannot afford to let this opportunity 90
unimproved, Build up grade higher,
thus doubling your usefulness and in
creasing your salary by attending this
school Whether you expect to attend or
not, write for particulars 10
lals-2m] J. M. TAYLOR, Grand Gulf
The Southern reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1876-1890, 1890-05-30

The Brandon Hepabiican SAYS /;
"Whon the advocates Of convention
we're bowling for the calling Of one.
the cry was for Improvement Of tho
franchise law, 40 ms 70 secure white
supremacy anil intelligent rule. That
great question is being relegated ~
the rear. Those who favored = prop
erty aud educational qualification,
and those who opposed submitting
the new constitution to- Tho people
for ratification. havc all backed down,
and many of them wish they had
never expressed themselves ou the
subject
That Is true. We believe thai few
politicians will have Che courage ID
speak out maniully On this question, ,
though many 81 them undoubtedly
|av6r suffrage rtluru.
The Southern reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1876-1890, 1890-05-30
DIR. r. g. WHARTON

Offers his professional services 70 the
people of Port Gibson ahd vicinity. Of
fee next door "a his residence.
PoRT GIRsON, Feb. l6. 1888. re-
The Southern reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1876-1890, 1890-05-30

0 E BARRELS Jmmt OIL
@0 Lhk RICHARDSON c0.0 NArhahnrK
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02
A CALIrilra. t,Mr.

A Bishop, Hith AS mnSh ability foi
dealing wi.n material condit itions as with
creeds, Is. says tho Epoch, Right Rov,
William ID, Walker, OF North Dakota,
tho inventor Of q plan for taking his
cathedral with him when going forth to
preach the Gospel to men, Thismodern
type Of ecclesiastical architecture is be-
Ing constructed by, tho Palln'an Palace
Car Company instHoirtchicSgo shops,
The missionary work ~for'&h!ch 1t will
provide extends through a territory
for tho greater part lacking build
ings in which religious services could
bc held. Tho Bishop will bo the first
man in tho world 20 travel about In u
cathedral car suited for the assomblago
OF audiences, and in which tho church
rites will bo performed at difleren,
places The car is sixty feet long, with
an approach to cathedral oiloct in the
uso of sunken panels, etc, with finish
in oak. A small room at the rear ond
OF tho car will bo vcstry, or at timcs
bedroom, as may bo necessary for
lack OF other accommodation. The
Bishop will do his work himself,
from trimming lamps and swccping to
playing the cabinet organ, His catho-
dral will take It's chances bNhind u
freight train, as passenger trains could
not spend the timo to switch IL of on u
sido track whom II has u stop 10 make,
Bishop Walker will send placards in ad.
vance to announce his coming to any
place, stating at the same timo what
rites will be held This Church OF
the Advent will have seats for about
eighty persons, with chancol at the
rear.
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02
Pneumonia,

a person that Is weak and deblitated as
sumes very great risk if he fails to give a
cold, be it ever so slight, immediate and
quick attention. When the system of such
aperson b. bscomes impregnated with deep
seated cold, it is almost sure 10 result in
pneumonia, disease that is very nearly al
ways fatal. The timely use OF Smith's s
Tonic Syrup at the very beginning of cold
will check it at once. Its timely use has
undoubtedly saved many lives. Its tonic
properties are unexcelled, and its good eff
feet on the circulatory system is felt at once,
preventing congestion of the mucous mem
brane and blood vessels. 1t is the common
sense treatment for malaria, ,chills and fever,
colds, influenza, la grippe, etc, and is far
superior to quinine in its action, never leav-
ing any harmful effect. 1t is the pre-
scription of Dr. John Bull, of Louisville,
KY, in which city it is used almost univer-
sally. Any druggist will ge! you the rem
edy,
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

We've heard of a woman
who said she'd walk five miles
to get a bottle Of DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription if she
couldn't get it without. That
woman had tried it. And it's
a medicine which makes itself
felt in toning up the system
and correcting Irregularities as
soon as its use is begun.
Go to your drug store, pay
a dollar, get a bottle and try
it-try a second, a third if
necessary. Before the third
ones been taken you'll know
that there's a remedy to help
you. Then you'll keep on
and a cure III come.
But if you shouldn't feel the
help, should be disappointed
in the results s-you'll find a
guarantee printed on the bot
tle-wrapper that'll get your
money back for you.
fioW many women are there
who'd rather have the money
than health? And "Favorite
Prescription" produces health.
Wonder is that there's a
woman willing to suffer when
there's a guaranteed remedy
in the nearest drug store.
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

Who is DR.. A. T. Shallenberger1 He is a
prominent physician of Rochester, Penna.,
who graduated at jefferson Medical Col,
lege in 1917. In 1S47 he announced the the.
ory that all malarial disease was caused by
living germs in the blood and demonstrated
its correctness by his Antidote for Malaria
which cured when all else failed. The
microscope now reveals these germs, and
Physicians accept the fact. II you have
Malaria in your system, get the medicine
and be we'll
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

Is PRIoKLY ASH BITTERs good for any
thing9 Read what Frank Griggsby, Of
Dodge City, Kan, says: ''For three years l
suffered from a disease that my physicians
pronounced incurable My friends had
given me up to die, when was induced to
try your remedy. took tfor three months
and have gained SO pounds in weight. Am
q well man and Prickly Ash Bitters saved
my life. am under lifelong obligations
to this medicine, and will never cease to
recommend it,"
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02
Sleeves That Filter the Blood,

This rough simile describes the kidneys
pretty accurately, or rather indicates their
function, which is to separate from the vital
fluid, which passes through them, hurtful
impurities, If their activity ceases, they
are liable to diseases which prove fatal.
Hostetters Stomach Bitters gives their ac-
tion the requisite impulse wthoutirritating
them. They also benefit By its invigorat-
ing effects upon the system at large. Ma
lara and nervous complaints, rheumatism
and biliousness are subjugated by the Bit
terS.
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

Every solitary kind action that Ia
dono The world over Is working hriskiy
IN its own sphere to restore tho balance
between right and wrong, Kndnoss
has converted moro sinners than either
zeal, oloquenco or learning, and these
threo noyop converted any ono unlo~
thoy wore kind also
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02
HOw'a THAI

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case CT Catarrh that can not be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY q Co, Props, Toledo, o,
We, the undersigned, have known f. j.
Cheneyfo the last fifteen years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions, and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West q Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
Waldlng, Kinnan Il Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken orally
acting directly on the blood and mucous sur.
faces of the system Testimonials free
Price, 75c, per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

The Great st. LOUIS Exposition for 1890,
With Gilmorc's full band and the grand
est Electrical display ever made on earth,
will be open until October 18th. The
Wabash offers the usual low rates to and
from st. Louis. Particulars Of the near
est Ticket Agent.
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

No SOAP in the world has evcr been imi-
tated as much as Dobbins' Electric Soap.
The market is .fttN of limitations. Be care
full that you are not deccivcd. 81. b. Dob
bins, Philadelphia and New York; is
stamped on every bar.
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02
A Pleasing Sense

OF health and strength renewed and OF ease
and comfort follows the use of Syrup Of
Figs, as it acts in harmony with nature to
effectually cleanse the system when costive
or bilious For sale in Soc and Sl0O bottles
by all leading druggists.
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

The children consent to be undressed and
60 TO bed only on condition that mamma
gives them each one mdse Dr., Bulls Worm
Destroyers They tyto 80 good Worms
don't like them, though.
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

HARSH purgative remedies are fast giving
way to the gentle action and mild effects Of
Carter's Little Liver Pills, If you try them,
they will certainly please you.
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

TWAS very susceptible to colds. The least
exposure would affect my throat and lungs.
Az last | found safe guard In Smiths
Tonic Syrup, II prevents my taking cold
and also quickly cures me, Henry Weldon,
Savannah, Ga
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

A TELEPHONE clerk dismissed for ineffl-
cheney found that he had missed his calling.
Texas Siftings.
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

MONEY has some human characteristics.
IT talks and 1t gets tight, Pittsburgh Chron-
ice
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

:. You can generally get point on insect
life by making yourself familiar with the
bee.-Texas Siftings.
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

THE race isn't always to the swift Some
times 1t is to the booksellers. Rochester
Post Express.
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

IT is easier to 1.-Two within your income
than tits to live without one.-Boston Cour-
Ter,
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

IT is difficult for lady who paints to keep
her countenanco when out in the rain.-
Texas Siftings,
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

THE good die young, but the average boy
is making strenuous efforts to live little
longer.-Terre Haute Express.
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

FoR any case Of nervousness, slcepless.
ness, weak stomach, indigestion, dyspepsia,
relief Is suro In Cartor's Little Liver Pills
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

No, HELIoGABALUs, the crowbar is not the
place where the crow pleads his caws,-,
Binghamton Leader.
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

Or course tho trout Is near.sghted. lie
wears speclss, doesn't hel
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

"CoME dwell with me-" as the shark said
when he swallowed tho sailor.
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

PEOPLE Are Killed by Coughs that Hale's
Honey Of Horehound and Tar would cure.
Pixies Toothacho Drops Cure In one minute.
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

THE day of promise is always at hand, 1t
is the time of fulfillment that seems long
way off-N. o. Picayune
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02

No MATTER how hard silence falls, II does
not break -Terre unuto EXpress
Sharp County record., 1890-10-02
TEAM STERS.

You work in all weather. You want an call.
weather" coat In fact, the best waterproof coat
In the world. No frail rubber affair that will
nip before the week is out Rubber costs more,
and lasts but short time. FoNr teamsters out ol
FIVE wear the a. Fish Brand waterproof clothing.
They are the only teamsters waterproof coats that
are light, strong, durable, and cheap, They cost
very little, and last a long time. They never get
sticky or peel off, The buttons arc wire-fastened,
and never come off. They arc absolutely water.
proof and wind-proof. Until yoG own one you will
never know the comfort Of rainy day. Beware Of
worthless limitations, every garment stamped with
the Fish Brand" Trade Mark. Don't accept
any inferior coat when you can have the "Fish
Brand Scker" delivered without extra cost. Par.
tcuars and illustrated catalogue free.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-03-06
The English Channel Bridge.

It has been proposed to build a bridge across the English Channel. Plans have been formulated, and the project declared feasible by civil engineers. It will span twenty-four miles of deep sea water, starting from near Folkstone on the English side and placing its Continental end at Ambleteuse on the French coast. The piers will number 125 and will be solid masonry, built in caissons and floated out to sea and sunk in their respective places. They will project 60 feet above low-water mark, and will each sustain cylir- drical column 120 feet in height, making clear elevation of 1S0 feet above low water. The spans will vary in length from 1,50O feet 10 5000, leach span resting on two piers. Over 1 100000 tons of metal will be needed, and the cost of construc- ton is estimated at from S175,0 5,000,- 900 to $2OO,OOO,O0O. Ten years of steady work will be required to complete this magnificent under taking. The political and commer- cial importance of this channel bridge to Great Britain and Europe will be simply beyond conception. Such sagacious and eminent au- thority as Gladstone has been re- ported as saying "that by either a bridge or tunnel, the peace of Eu- rope would be assured" This ep- timistic opinion may be, perhaps, open to question, but the historical fact is in it's favor, that the commer- cial relationships of nations are largely contributary to peace.-Age of Steel.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-03-06
Brave Boy.

Raliegh, N. c. Feb. 15.-At Mon- roe yesterday a lad named Watson who was employed at the jail, went up to the third story to transfer the prisoners to the dungeon for the night. Wm. Smith suddenly threw a bucket of filth in the lads face, then seized the bar used for fasten- ing the door. Watson, although blinded and in great pain, pulled his pistol and fired two shots. Smith begged him not to shoot any more. One of the balls entered Smiths neck and ranged downward. The wound is a serious one.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-03-06
Civilized F0udGOiSm.

It is useless to argue against a superstition. But what is it except form of civilized ''voudooism"- a belief in the power of ''spells" and "bewitchings," a fear of bogies, and an acceptance of the power of malevolent "evil spirit"-for an ed ucated person to give credence to suggestions of haunted houses" " "unlucky days" and all the list of evil omens and 'bad signs? These things are natural in an ignorant people, with the traditions and su- perstitions of barbarism still ling ering in their memories and their blood. But in men and women of enlightened minds such credulity is amazing. The belief that partic- ular house or day or gem is "un- lucky" and fraught with evil runs counter to any rational theory of the government of the universe. How can those who believe in the rule of Supreme Being-a con cious and just and omniscient in telligence-picture their God as capable of such caprice, such imp ish malevolence, as to make one dwelling out of ten thousand fate fully "unluckY" to it's inhabitants, or to visit with misfortune those of his creatures who break a looking glass or who start on journey on a Friday-an artificial designation in a mushroom calander news of which can hardly yet have reached the dial of the skies? Or, accepting the other theory of government of law, is 1t conceivable that the ordianments of immutable nature are subject to whimsical and ma- levolent manipulations to harass and distress human beings?Civiliz- ed voudooism is an impugnment of the Power that rules the universe. It is degrading to the intellect of man. It is an affront to common sense.-New York World.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-03-06
Cattle Raising and the price of Beef.

Western cattle men are predict ing that there is better time not very far ahead for them when the price of cattle will return to the old figures. They base this prediction on the ground that the cattle-raising industries a few years ago was so remunerative as to draw every tarm- CT into the business, and so greatly overproduce, the result being great decline in the price of his cat tie. But the fact has not been sat- isfactorily explained yet how it is that during this decline in the price the cattle raisers receive, the price of dressed beef to the consumer has been maintained. Either the demand for dressed beef has grown steadily, so as to keep the price up, or the price has been sustained by artificial devices. If the demand for dressed beef has kept pace with the supply, there is, of course, no sense in the argument for better times for the cattle raiser based on past overproduction. Neither is there any hope for the cattle-raiser if it be true that a combination of middle-men can regularly force the price to the raisers down while it is keeping the price to consumers up. Providence Journal.