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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1883
Page
2
The Brookhaven Leader lists candidates for local offices including Frank A. McLain of Amite for District Attorney and Hon. S. E. Packwood of Pike for Senator plus Hon. R. R. Applewhite of Lincoln for Floater. The notice reflects endorsements in the October 4 edition.
A mixed Mississippi column reports on local elections and political shifts, noting Tak A. and M. College opening with 175 students, Col. Gen. Knapp dead, Berens renominated for Massachusetts governor, and various regional happenings. It covers postal notes, fair music plans, school openings, local appointments, and judicial actions across counties including Amite, Pike, Warren, and Clinton.
The Postmaster General refuses to be outmaneuvered by A Dauphin of the Louisiana Lottery. Dauphin’s demoralizing scheme led to a mail ban for lottery money, directing payments through the New Orleans National Bank. Gresham counters, seeking court action to enforce the order, threatening to close mails to newspapers publishing lottery ads.
The State Fair is urged to impress Realtors to exhibit items for potential immigrants, as many visitors from other states will inspect Mississippi offerings. The note stresses editors and readers should promote exhibitable displays and the value of attracting attention to local products and incentives. Also cited is October issue of the North American Review with discussions on gold and silver standards and monetary policy.
A correspondent recalls a crosscountry journey with stops in Washington and Atlanta. He describes the Capitol grounds, a Garfield memorial tablet, and an uneasy encounter with a watchful policeman. He notes Southern hospitality, local fare, and a visit to Meridian and Breckenridge areas, with reflections on regional scenes and politics along the route.
The writer states his political platform for the next Legislature. He supports state regulation of railroad charges, elective judiciary, taxation of corporate capital, repeal of certain exemptions, protections for manufactories, opposition to free pass system, biennial elections, and reforms to election laws. He seeks endorsement and pledges attention to Lincoln County interests, urging equal justice and opposition to exclusive privileges.
Reports from Natchez note Ad. Whittington sheriff of Amite county was stabbed in the back and died ten minutes later after a dispute over politics. Eugene McElwee allegedly fired on him at a Robinson & Co. store, with both sides described as Democrats.
The Jackson Clarion and Jackson Ledger are urged to condemn lynch law with forceful journalism. The piece cites a recent county murder and lynching of two Black men in custody, questions official inaction, and calls for press and Governor to uphold law and order and expose mob violence.
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