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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1883
Page
2
A wide compilation reports hogs killed in Chicago, regional governors and receivers, new post offices, salt mines, and redeveloped towns like Stown ington. It notes rail and river commerce, bank and factory funds, political figures, lynch law debate, and edits on Prohibition and Mississippi matters, with dates and names including Governor Lowry, Port Gibson, Natchez, and William and Mary College.
A Mississippi report denounces Mormon missionaries passing through Jones County with the Valentine family en route to Salt Lake. It warns of demoralizing influence, urges southern states to curb the movement, and cites fears of polygamy and religious threat to white workers.
A vigorous denunciation of frauds corrupting public morals and the nation. The piece warns that only intelligent, self regulating citizens can sustain democracy, opposing thieves, vagabonds, and ignorant foreigners. It urges universal civic participation, taxation, and voting to defend liberty and institutions.
The Supreme Court rules there is no judicial remedy after a commission issues, confirming that a certified tally may be ignored by the courts once a governor issues a commission. The opinion cites Manning versus Chambless, discusses discrepancies, and notes the decision leaves the merit of the case unresolved. The piece also covers editorial reactions from the Clarion and Detroit Free Press on constitutional tax policy.
A Milwaukee judge was slapped with a water glass hurled in his face by a young woman when he allegedly insulted her at law. The incident occurred after a dispute over a court matter, with witnesses noting the judge appeared surprised but uninjured.
The Memphis and Brandon papers report a heated debate over the seating of Chalmers after the recent election. Democrats claim Chalmers won by a clear majority despite alleged GOP fraud. The Washington Critic and local editors criticize Republican tactics and call for investigation while urging seating of the likely winner Manning. A related note recounts Hubbell’s alleged bribery and a boy named Eli Brinkley walking twelve miles to Brandon, framed as small-town color amid national drama.
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