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Year: 1869

One of the most remarkable developments
of the present times is the position which
England and Russia have respectively assumed
In Central Asia. When England and all West
ern Europe were filled with wonder and amaze
ment at the success of the British forces in
India; when England set the world agog by
bringing the greatest Of all the Proconsuls she
ever had-warren Hastngs-to trial for high
crimes and misdemeanors when even later
she, along with France, went to war with
Russia, who could have imagined, or rather
who did imagine, that at date so near Eng
land should begin to be afraid Of her Northern
fivala


Time brings about strange results. The
result to which we call attention Is one of the
strangest Great Britain for time had 1t all
her own way In Asia. The Dutch and the
French were too weak to question her right,
and to resist her power they soon found was
impossible. While, however, Great Britain
had it all her own way In the Indian Peninsula,
while successive hordes of officials were fat
tening upon the spoils, while no foe was dreamt
OF but the poor Sepoy and the proud
Brahmin Russia, quietly and little resisted,
was pushing her conquests and making herself
mistress of the entire North Of Asia. With
one arm virtually on the North Atlantic and
another arm really on the North Pacific Rus
sia began TO ask herself why she should not
spread little to the south. To the south
she has come. Down through Persia, down
through Tartary, down through Turkestau,
The ancient home of the Mohammedan con-
querors OF Europe, down to the confines of
Afghanistan she has at length pushed her
way. But narrow strip Of land not many
hundred miles in extent lies between the Rus
sian outposts In Bokhara and the British out
posts in the Punjab. The two greatest
Powers OF the West now feel themselves face
to face. Nothing like this has yet happened
in history. Greece and Rome made their con-
quests in the East; but Greece in her day and
Rome In hers had no European foe to dread
The strength Of the world had not yet CON-
pletcly left its FIRST home; II has long since
been marching westward but 1t Is a curious
and instructive fact that the two great pioneers
Of Western civilization should meet in the
East, and that it should now begin
to be more than Z presumption that the
contest for the worlds supremacy should take
place on those plains where Alexander wept
because nature rather than man opposed his
further advance. A collision between England
Year: 1869

The Gettysburg Spring Din,cuIty-The New


York Company Regnin Possession.


GETTYSBURG, April 20. 1seo.


Last evening stranger asked permission OF the
night watchman at Katalysne spring to sec
the spring and to taste the water before
leaving in the morning train. This being
n common occurrence the watchman admitted
the man TO the bottling establishment which
ne had to pass through to reach the spring. when,
seizng the opportunity the stranger thrust out the
watchman, turned the key, and coolly Informed
him that he had retaken possession for the New York
Spring Company, OF which he was agent. lie con-
tnued In possession and the circumstance attracted
q crowd IN the morning. among whom were a large
number Of invalids, who visited Gettysburg for
q supply or water, anticipating stoppage
In the operations. No disturbance occurred and the
spring remains IN charge OF the resident agent and
employees The proprietor OF the property has mott.
fed the company that he Will dispute the right OF
way to and from the sprtng over his land by dem OF.
ishng the bridges and obstructing tue path. The
stranger, believed 10 be New York detective has
returned to that city.
Year: 1869

Railroad War.


The receiver of the Union Pacific Railroad
property has brought action against Henry S.
Crane, the confidential secretary of the vice
president of the road. Crane, it has been dis
covered, has larger bank deposit than most
clerks can boast, amounting, it is said to
nearly five millions of dollars. The plaintiff
alleges that this large amount in Cranes name
at the Corn Exchange Bank is the proceeds of
bonds issued by the United States to the Union
Pacific Railroad Company, and is, in fact, the
property of said company. The amount has
been embargoed by Judge Barnard, and thus
one more card added to the pack which is now
in the hands of the lawyers, ready for the deal
among the sharpers.


Judge Barnard has refused to pay any
attention to the decision of Judge Blatch-
ford, and in the closing sentence of his
ruling of the 9Th inst, with reference to Judge
Blatchfords decision, keenly censures the
Union Pacific Railroad managers, saying -
''The defendants have suffered nothing but
from their contumacy and refusal to allow the
transactions of the two companies concerned
to be made known. In July of last year an
Injunction was granted prohibiting the removal
beyond the jurisdiction of this court of their
books and property then within it. If l
rightly understand the affidavit used on Tues
day the defendants now avOw that they
removed great portion of the property for
the very purpose of avoiding receiver. The
company's officers and clerks have concealed
themselves or kept out of the way Ham shut
himself up in the safe. Under all the circum-
stances have no means of asserting effectually
the jurisdiction Of the court but by appointing
and continuing receiver. have, further,
only to say that if the defendants desire to
take further evidence as to their alleged con-
tempt they may have reference to do 30. If
they do not desire it shall proceed with the
case"


Thus the war RACES. The two courts are
rivals for the command of the battle field. The
two companies, the Union Pacific and the
Credit MObilier, fear the consequences of the
expose with which they are threatened, and
are hiding their funds under the names of con-
fdential clerks and removing everything of
value out Of the jurisdiction of the courts of
this State. 1t certainly does not look well that
any company which pretends to be doing an
honest business should wish to hide its trans
actions from the light.


Mr.. Howard tried to have resolution passed
In the Senate on the 9th instant to appoint q
commission to examine into the affairs of the
two Pacific railroads but Mr.. Sherman brow
beat him down, and the Senatorial railroad
rings carried their point. So the game moves
on. The railroad lawsuit is simply fight
between swindlers for the spoils. In the
rough and tumble struggle very much dirt will
be thrown about, and he who can keep it out |
of his eyes will see some extraordinary exposi-
tions Of how the wholesale spolation of the |
government ard the people is managed.
Year: 1869

SAN FKANCISCO. April 10, Ibb9.
The latest advces from Gold Hill state that the
fire and smoke have considerably decreased.
Steam was issuing from the crevices where the
shafts had been closed leading to the belief that the
mines were 1lling with steam and that the names
would thus eventually be smothered. AS long as
there Is any evidence that the fire Is still III progress
the injecting OF steam Will be continued
Year: 1869

A religious meeting of some interest was
progressing in a little village of East Ten
nessee. Some few manifested a desire for
the prayers of Gods people; yet, many held
back. An inquiry meeting was appointed
for each morning during the services. There
was an interesting young lady without hope
in Christ, at the house where the ministers
were staying. She talked freely of her spir-
itual condition, and wished that she could
have the desire to be Christian, but said
cit was no use for her to attend the inquiry
meeting; there seemed to be no hope for her;
that she had no feeling whatever on the sub
ject, and that she would come away just as
cold and Indifferent, and as frivolous as ever;
that her attendance would only harden her
heart" The minister simply replied
"Not if Gods spirit moves upon your heart. p"


However, out of respect to the minister
alone she promised to attend. He said
"Miss - before going to the inquiry meet
ing, 90 to your room, kneel down, and pray
God to give you the influences of that Spirit
to lead you to Christ. also, and brother NJ
will pray for you" She came early, and be-
fore others had gathered in. With an earn
est countenance she listened to all that was
said, and during the services of the prayer
meeting which followed, wept freely. She
left the house with serious sober face. The
burden was upon her mind, the Spirits work
was going on within. That proud, stubborn
heart was melting beneath the Spirits touch.
Before she knew but little of herself or of
the Spirits power, Now, she was led to see
herself as sinner, and to look to Jesus as
the only Saviour. And before the meeting
closed she was rejoicing in Christ as pre-
cious Saviour, and earnestly desired to testify
her love by uniting with Gods people. 1t
was quiet work without, yet, great change
had been wrought within through the Divine
power.
Year: 1869

And finally, we take it for granted that
the chief end to be accomplished by the es-
tablishment of great Southern Presbyte-
rian University is the elevation of the stand
ard of education in the ministry. But how
many of our candidates for the sacred Office
could command the time and means to COM
plete as extensive course of instruction as
is here contemplated.


But few, we fear, after leaving college
could spend several years in the University,
and then devote as many more years to
Theological studies. Is it not after all high
ly probable that large majority of this
class of students would never share the ben
efts of the grand scheme of education we
are considering? We are inclined to the
opinion that the greatest want of our minis
try is not more learning, but more piety.
An increase of faith and prayer, we feel
sure, would secure to the Church better
article of preach ers than the most extended
scale of erudition A distinguished layman
of Georgia writes to me thus, on this SUBJ
iect 6 AS before intimo1>-'-I q a MY Sx,
Year: 1869

Amid the diversity Of views which have


been advanced in relation to the Southern
Presbyterian University, it may be interest
ing to the Christian public to know who ori-
ginated the idea of this grand enterprise.
The credit of the conception is due to Chan
cellor Colonel Johnston, of South Carolina,
who few years ago was gathered to the
grave full of days and of honors. He was
one of the most eminent .jurists which that
noble State has ever produced, ruling ell
der of great wisdom and zeal, whose coun-
sells were highly valued in the several courts
of the Presbyterian Church, and who was
one of the most pure-minded and simple
hearted Christians whose name adorns the
annals of Southern piety. His plan was to
raise million of dollars by obtaining the
of hundred men of wealth to con-
tribute ten thousand dollars each, and thus
secure the necessary sum without interfering
with the funds of the existing institutions of
Year: 1869

it was resolved to report resolution


on Monday, declaring in substance


that the Government would cheer
fully accept and rectify any negotia-
tions coming from the proper civil
authorities and the people of Hayti
and st. Domingo, having in view an
intention to become part of the terri
tory of the United States.
Year: 1869

Our cotemporary, Maj. Falconer, of
the Holly Springs Reporter, with whom
we have no heart to engage in controver-
sy, and with whom we are not hopeless
of being in full accord before the cleo
tom must not take offense when we tell
him that he is doing an ungracious act,
and one which his Judgment will in his
cooler moments condemn, when at this
late day, he arraigns the conservative Re
publicans for the Address which they is
sued to Congress against the schemes of
the Eggleston party to have the rejected
Constitution declared the supreme law of
the State in violation of the popular ex-'
preston against it. 1t is sufficient for
our people that the argument, addressed
as il was to a confirmed Republican Con-
gress, serred its purpose, and sared them
from the rule of the Extremists. But for
the efforts of its authors, aided by Messrs.
Simrall, Brown, and Watson, our State
would now be cursed by government
compared to which the present reign of
terror in Arkansas would be an era of
mercy. The Reporter complains that
these conservative Republican gentlemen
warned the Republican members of Con
gress whose influence they were seeking,
that the interests of the Republican par
ty would not be subserved if they follow
ed the advice of the Eggleston clan?-
Would they not have been fools if they
had sought to propitiate them by saying
the reverse? And why should we COM
plain of the argument, if it saved the
people from the dangers which impended
over them?


But while the controversy was pending,
another Address was issued defining the
purposes and explaining the attitude of
the party who are now, as they were then,-
arrayed in opposition to the Liberal Re
publicans. This precious document has
been overlooked by our Holly Springs
neighbor, but it shall receive the attention
of THE CLARION.
Year: 1869

New YoRK, August I'd, 1859


Our readers will remember that the
only reason we ever assigned in favor OF
holding the Mississippi election at an ear
her day than the one which has been
named. was that if held in the interval
of the laying by and the gathering of the
crops, it would least interfere with the
labor of the State. We never imagined
there was an advantage to either side IN
the month or season that it might be or
dered.


The motives which influenced the ma
ioritv Of the Cabinet to prefer the Goth
of November, amounted to declaration
by the Administration that the Bitter
End Radicals would unquestionably be
defeated. 1t is not dreamed for mo-
ment in Administration circles at Wash
ington that the ticket headed by Hon
LOUIS DENT will not be elected by an
overwhelming majority. But it is be-
lieved that, although the facts will not
justify it, partizan papers at the North
will construe the result as a Democratic
victory, and that thus it may be used to
the prejudice of the Republican party in
the Ohio and Pennsylvania elections
Hence the President yielded to the wishes
of majority of his Cabinet, and per-
mitted, contrary to his own judgment, the
30th of November to be fixed upon in
stead of an earlier day.


This is the only significance which the
postponement of the election to the Both
of November has. 1t means that the
Administration consider the triumph OF
the Nationals over the Bitter-Enders as
foregone conclusion; and while tAis IS a
consummation which neither Gen. Grant
nor the Liberals in his Cabinet will regret,
they desire to throw no impediment in
the way of the Administration in Ohio
and Pennsylvania.


Producers of cotton have occasion to
congratulate themselves on the prospect
of remunerative prices, for the growing
crops. Late accounts show that the for
eign demand for the staple is 50 urgent
that the Cotton Supply Association in
England has found it necessary to renew
their efforts to encourage its cultivation in
India.


Notwithstanding the supply from that
country has greatly increased since the
commencement of the civil war in the
United States, owing to the diminished
production in the South, the supply is in
adequate to meet the necessities of man
ufacturers.


To what extent British capitalists will
succeed in their present efforts remains to
be seen: but it is certain that they can
not materially effect the market for the
crop now maturing.


There are natural causes which will
continue to give this country pre-eminent
advantages in the culture of cotton, and
will enable the planters of the South to
hold their own against all competitors, if
to industry they will join the sagacity
which will cheaper labor by the use offer
tilizers and of improved agricultural ma
chinery. +. b.
Year: 1869

CINCNNATI, August Sd, 1869.


Since the destruction of the system of
labor in the South, which made the Gus
tom of cultivating large plantations avail
able, her agricultural people may profit
greatly by the experience of the States in
which free labor has been the rule from
the beginning.


The traveller through the Middle and
Western States is not required to make
close observation to discover that the
farmer prides himself not so much in the
number of his acres, as in their improved
condition. His chief delight, as well as
his highest source of profit, is in bringing
his lands up to the very highest point of
fertility. If they are poor, the resources
of art and science are taxed to make them
rich; if they are rich, the thrifty owner
is not content unless nature is improved,
and they are all brought up to a still
higher standard of productiveness. Be
sides increasing the fertility of the lands
by the proper application of manures, the
rotation of crops, and ditching, the use of
labor-saving machinery is considered in
dispensable Manual labor in the West,
as with us, is scarce, but the deficit is
made up by the use of machinery, which
enables one man and two animals to per-
form the ordinary labor in ploughing,
harvesting, etc. of four hands and as
many horses


''Cross-fencing" is favorite custom of
the Western farmer 1t enables him the
better to change his crops and to pasture
his stock. The smallest farm is sub-di-
vided into separate fields, and so essen
tial is this regarded to successful farming,
that it is accomplished without regard to
cost, where timber is scarce.


Next to fertilizing, ditching, fencing,
and sub-dividing his farms, the thrifty
farmer has an eye to the improvement and
beautifying of his home. Ifhis dwelling
is not costly it is constructed upon the
latest model of architecture, in which
beauty and utility are blended.


Thus, Notwithstanding the rigor of the
climate, the home of the Western farmer
is picture of delight and the abode of
prosperity and plenty. His lines have
been cast in pleasant places, and Nature,
true to her law, has come to the aid of
thrift and industry.


There is now being held in this city an
important exhibition ofAmerican fabrics,
under the auspices of the Wool Growers
Association of the Northwest. Iobserve
that several of the Southern States are
represented, Mississippi among the rest.


E. B.
Year: 1869

The President unquestionably desires
the success of the National Republicans
in this State, who have a candidate for
Governor (Judge DenD in the person of
his next friend, though delicacy forbidS
him to interfere actively in his behalf. =
The Eggleston-Aleorn delegation tried
every method TO induce him to influence
the withdrawal of Judge Dent; and they
caused it to be published that negotiations
with that view were on the eve of con-
summation But all their arts failed to
extort from the President a single remark
evincing unfriendliness to the movement
of the Liberal Republicans who, he well
knew, we're in good faith moving steadily
on the line marked out in his special mes
sage, for the reconstruction of the State
with constitution and laws that would
secure the civil and political rights of
every citizen.


The mission of the Bitter-Enders to
Washington was a complete failure.
LOUIS DENT, the next friend of the
President, and bold, able and true ex-
ponent of his policy in contradistinction
to the heresy of Prescription and Dis
reimbursement embodied in the creed of
the Extremists, remains in the field; and
the District Commander with singing
rebuke for his impertinent intermeddling
ringing in his ears, is instructed to see
that no unfair means are employed to de-
feat the will Of the people.


Nothing remains now but to follow the
glorious examples of the Old Dominion
and Tennessee With Universal Suf
frage and Universal Amnesty written on
our banner, victory viii be assured.
Year: 1869

Our friend of the Iuka Gazette saws
that our case in Mississippi is not similar
to that of Virginia; and that Governor
''Walker is not, and never was a Radi-
zeal" If our cotemporary will reflect
he must see that the necessity which re-
quires combination of all the conserv-
ative elements in this State against the
Destructives is stronger than in the case
of Virginia. In that State, notwith-
standing the whites had registered ma
jority Of twenty thousand, the conserva-
tives realized the necessity of withdraw
ing their ticket, already in the field and
supporting the nominees of the Liberal
Republicans. As to Gov. Walkers DO
sition, he was pronounced Republican.
He ras a delegate to the Contention srhioh
nominated HeHs, and refused to abide its
action after the majority had declared
their preference. Before that time. he
had taken no decided stand against the
DISTINGUISHES. And especially had his
conduct been marked by no such decided
opposition to their iniquitous measures,
as had been that of the Liberal Re
publicans in this State against the afro
cious schemes of the Committees to force
upon the people the constitution and can
didates they had rejected.
Year: 1869

MAJ. FALCoNER- We do not intend
to break lance with our friend of the
Holly Springs Reporter, whatever we
may think of his indiscretions. 1t was on
the motion of the writer that his name
was proposed as candidate on the Demo-
cratic ticket for Lit. Governor last year, and
the moral firmness he has displayed in re-
sisting the great popular movement which
has been attended with signal success in
other States, and which has not command
ed his approval, (but which, We are con-
vinced, he will accept as a choice between
alternatives before the canvass closes, }
satisfies us that we did not mistake the
metal that he is made of We supported
him with all our might in that contest,
and we do not despair of the good time
coming when we may again enlist under
banner borne by hands so true, and
trusty, and loyal.


Come, friend, let our bugles sing truce,
and let us prepare for charge along the
whole line of the common foe.
Year: 1869

Our friend, DR.. DAVIS, the able edi-
tor of the Iuka Gazette, needs no assu-
rance from the writer that his generous
protestations of friendship and confidence
are fully appreciated and reciprocated. =
The course of THE CLARION in this can
vass is the result of mature deliberation,
and the conviction out of which it has
grown, has gathered increased strength
with every recurring day. We are firmly
convinced that to run a Democratic ticket
in the present canvass would be to defeat
the object We all have in view of restor-
ing the State to the Union and superce-
ding hateful military despotism by civil
government based on the consent of the
governed; but if our conviction could
have been shaken at all it would have
been moved by the regrets that some few
men as earnest and honest and patriotic
as the editor of the Iuka Gazette, have
not concurred in our views, and have
paused doubtfully on the edge of the
great popular current which is sweeping
resistlessly as tornado over the State


The members of the conservative par
ty are an aggregate of Independent think
ers; and it is not to be presumed that all
would embrace the same ideas, and con-
cur in the same details of a momentous
campaign at the same moment. But all
true Mississippians have the same object
i've point in view; and we doubt no more
than We doubt our existence that we and
our friend of the Gazette will be in full
accord before the final blow is delivered
against the common foe.