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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1883
Page
2
The Brookhaven Leader reports on national politics with mentions of Civil Rights bill debates, Mississippi political figures, and local election notes. It covers Applewhite, Truly, and others, plus state fair results and requests for contributions toward a statue in Mobile. The piece also notes a court convening and a renewed promise to correct any misstatements.
A Copiah county political canvass turned violent with armed groups ransacking homes, a buckshot assault on an elderly Black man and his wife, and the killing of J. P. Matthews at Hazlehurst polling place by Ros Wheeler. Governor Lowry ordered militia to restore order as further trouble was reported but not detailed. The piece condemns the violence and urges accountability regardless of party, warning of lasting harm to the county.
Full returns are not yet in but indicate a statewide Democratic win with Copial Jefferson and Pike showing Democratic majorities. McLain appears elected in the district while Dousin holds a large lead. Virginia contest shows split support and violence on election day. National results favor Republicans in several states.
Judge J B Chrisman of the Tenth Journal District visited the city for the Fair and was assigned to key committees to award decisions. The State Ledger notes his likely reappointment to his current office and expresses broad public support for the district.
Publishers M Ayer and Son offer a 912 page American Newspaper Annual with detailed county by county population, newspaper distribution, state and territory statistics, and a 1883 82 comparison. It covers county seats towns place names and leading products with price eight dollars per volume.
The Woodville Bar met October 20 1883 at the courthouse and unanimously urged Governor Lowry to reappoint Judge J B Chrisman to the Circuit Judge seat. They praise his impartiality, conscientious rulings, and executive ability, noting the need for residents to influence judicial appointments. The piece credits Capt G D Bustamante for launching the State Fair.
A discussion on tea culture in the South cites C Menelas on Mississippi tea plant trials and argues for imports from China or Tokyo on a multi year plan. The piece reviews India’s tea expansion, export growth, and compares tropical limits, urging cultivation in suitable southern soils with government support. It notes existing tea farms in Georgia and a South Carolina tea effort, suggesting national policy could aid domestic production and cut Oriental dependency.
The Minvis Central Railroad announces a grand excursion from Jackson to San Francisco with a New Orleans to Los Angeles route via New Orleans, San Antonio, and Los Angeles. Return option includes Southern 2 fic or Rome Duden and Denver, Stojvere, with stop overs at any point desired. Includes Mardi Gras timing, one car change at Orleans, and promised no snow or fever. Over 7,000 inches of travel through multiple states. Applications for sleeping car berths due by December to J F Merry, Manchester Town, with details on rates and detours.
Cash buyers are urged to visit Hl Lewenthal in this city for sewing machines and other goods like wagons furniture and cooking stoves with machines starting at $20. Call on L L Schwab the Jeweler for astonishing offers and beware missing his deals before you buy elsewhere.
A letter from J. Als argues against alcohol and theatre, urging binding law to curb sale of alcohol. He condemns sipping wine, warns drink leads to ruin, and calls Methodists and others to vote for Prohibition, urging clergy to preach the warning Cry to shun the wine's danger and protect neighbors.
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