Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-07-30
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
weather and Crops.

| Weather and Crops.
Vicksburg, July 26.-The past week
has been hot and dry for the most part,
although the closing days gave temper
atures nearer the normal, and light but
refreshing showers in all portions OF
the State. Tho high temperatures Of the
beginning of the week formed the only
hot wave occurring in Mississippi this
season, with the exception OF brief
heated term at the beginning of June.
| The week was favorable for outdoor
much cleaner at this date than for some
| time past
Cotton has improved somewhat since
| last report, and now and then note Is
made by the correspondents OF health
full weed and plentiful crop; but the
generality Of reports show that the crop
| as whole is still fruiting light.
Some corn is firing on thin and hill
lands, and in sections whore heavy
showers were not general during the re-
cent rainy period the crop has begun to
suffer from the weeks heat and drouth,
but bountiful crop is almost an assured
| fact.
The total absence of worms and injuri-
Gus insects thus far in the cropseason is
as unusual as it is favorable.
The dry weather has favored hay bar-
vest, and large crop has been saved;
pastures continue fine; vegetable ship
ments have greatly decreased; melons
| -, fo;r -, 10.
sweet potatoes are looking we'll; fall
crops OF turnips and Irish potatoes are
being planted.
Confederate Encampment At Corinth.
Corinth, July o5.-Never did fairer
skies look down on gathering throngs
than this morning as the old Confeder-
ate soldiers came from all points to the
grand encampment Of Ivan Dorm
Bivouac."
Maj Gen. John NJ. Stone mmand-
ing and Judge N. Casey as grand mar
shall Of the day were upon the ground
early greeting their old soldiers of years
ago.
At 9:30 am. tho grand procession
moved from the west side of Court
Square, headed by Gen. Stone, accompa-
MED by Company D, Mississippi National
Guard, Corinth's s crack military company,
! followed by procession Of more than a
mile in extent. Thousands crowded the
line of march as spectators. Two beau
tiful young ladies, dressed appropriate
| ly. representing the blue and the gray,
were conspicuous in the procession. as
was also float drawn by prancing steeds
and containing thirteen young ladies
| representing the States of the Confeder-
acy. Many old, worn battle-flags graced
the occasion and tenderly reminded the
old veterans of "the flag Of a nation that
| fell" The procession ended at the
courthouse, where tho crowd gathered
at the grand stand and the exercises be-
gan by singing that stirring old song,
Maryland! My Marylandw Acting
Grand Chaplain Henderson then offered
a fervent prayer.
Hon. George w. Bynum, mayor of
Corinth, delivered the address of well
come, including in his welcome every
soldier, whether Union or Confederate.
Bonnie Blue Flag" was then rendered,
bringing tears to the eyes OF many
Maj. Gen. Stone responded feelingly to
the address of welcome.
Adjt.-Gen. P. NJ. Savery made his re-
port, after which the orator of the day
Col. w. NJ. 1nge, of Corinth-was intro
duced. The people of Mississippi are
always glad to hear him, and today
cheercd him to the echo as he swayed
them with his matchless eloquence and
loftiest thought. Perhaps no finer
piece of word painting was ever heard
than this orators description of Heath
and Pickett's charge at Gettysburg. The
speaker claims equal honor for Heath's
division lin this fight commanded by
Pettigrew) with Pickett, to whom his
tory gives all the honors.
After a bountiful dinner the afternoon
was taken up with reports from lnspec-
tor-General Casey, the historical COM
mittee and short personal reminisces of
veterans.
At night Mr.. Hoskins delivered an ex-
collent address on the battle of Corinth.
THE Conquered Banner" was recited by
Miss Sanders. The beautiful and i'm
pressive memorial service closed the
greatest day in Corinth since the war.
Many veterans claim this occasion far
surpassed either Birmingham or Hous-
ton.