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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

A late New York Herald issues the
following editorial gossip, involving the
French Emperor and Mr.. Slidell
From reliable sources we obtain infor-
nation from Paris which induces us to
conclude that the Emperor of the French
has evidently made up his mind to es-
pouse the cause of the South. The reb-
ell leaders in Paris are now the recipients
of imperial favor. The Empress has
taken under her immediate patronage
the prominent secession ladies who dwell
in Paris, while the courtiers. one and all
vie 10 their attentions to Sidell. his fam
ily and his circle of associates from the
South These are significant facts, and
have a greater importance than would
be attributed to them by those not aware
how every action of Napoleon is weighed.
how carefully he shadows forth his
course by signs which escape the atten-
ton of the unwary. but which carry con-
viction those who have carefully watched
his policy.
Until Napoleon fully made up bis
mind to favor the South. he was cold
and forbidding to Slideli and his follow
ers. They were not TO be received at
Court-in fact. were ostracised. Those
were the days when our victories pressed
closely upon each other those the days
when the continuance of the rebellion
seemed impossible. Our successes, how
ever, became worthless and without re-
suits, through the gross negligence and
imbeciIi;y of our departments at Wash>
ington and when it became evident that
the chances of Davis for a successful re-
sistance were augmenting, Napoleon re-
Tented somewhat towards Slidell, and
allows the rebel short half hours audi
ence. From that moment the hope OF
the secessionists rose. They well knew
what Importance to attach to Napoleon's
least action. We met with reverses,
while, to add to our complications it be-
came evident to the world that the North
was divided that few fanatics-men
with but one thought, one desire-were
driving the country to destruction
Then Napoleon invited Slidell TO break
fast When they heard in France that
our gallant army had been repulsed at
Fredericksburg. the Emperor took Slidell
into his intimacy, and now he and his
like are the favorites at the French Court.
Those who know what this indicates will
understand that Napoleon now openly
espouses the cause of Davis. We shall
not be surprised if our next files from
Europe give details of the grand recep-
ton at the Tuleries of Ibis Exceilency
Slidell, Minister of President Davis"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
CANTON MISSISSIPPI, MARCH 20, 1868
THE CONFEDERATE TAX BILL.

The committee on ways and means
has reported a tax bill to the house OF
representatives.. Tie Wing gives the
following synopsis of it:
The first section declares that tax OF
one per ceniurn shall be levied and col
ected on The value of all real and per-
sonai property, money and credits held
on the ist January. 1868. except such as
may be employed in licensed business
or the profits of which are especially
taxed
Every profession or trade is ESPECIALLY
taxed. Bankers $500 licensed and ten
per cent on the gross amount Of profits.
Auctioneers $50 license and one per cent
on gross amount of sales. Wholesale
dealers in liquors 500 Iicence. Dislill-
ers 500 license and ten per cent on gross
amount of sales. Hotel keepers 500
license and ten per cent on gross amount
of profits. Keepers of eating houses the
same. Brokers 500 license and ten
per cent on gross amount of profits
Livery stables S25 license and one per
cent on gross amount of profits. Cattle
brokers S25 license and one per cent on
sales Butchers and bakers the same
Pedlers $50 license and one rer cent on
sales. Apothecaries S25 license and one
per cent on gross amount of sales. Law
yers and doctors S25 license, each, and
one per cent on gross amount of receipts
Confectioners S25 license and one per
cent on gross amount of sales. On sal
aries under $500 one per cent, and for
all excess two per cent. Banks, savings
institutions, insurance companies, gass.
FIRE. marine, telegraph and manufactur,
ing companies, fourteen per cent on div
idends and sums added to surplus funds
Insurance companies. in addition, shall
pay at the end of each quarter one per
cent on gross receipts.
Property excepted from taxation -
head of family with less than $1,000
value. schools. colleges. etc. Fire en-
gines, books and family portraits and
pictures, farming implements, agricultu
raj products in hands of producer.
Tie final section implies that there is
to be new assessment by which this
tax is TO be levied That is, while the
government seizes the property of cit
zens at its own price. and without regard
to the imitation of currency, the property
for taxation is to be valued in the depre
ciated currency.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
FEDERAL OUTRAGES.

Let it be promised that in Nashville
the Federal government has employed a
lot of detectives, whose system OF eSpton-
ooe EQUALS that of France during the
most terrific and bloody days of the rev.
olu,ion OF 1889 1t is the duty of these
men 10 watch suspected citizens. both
male and female, at all hours of the day
and night, and in every place, not even
excepting their bed chambers.
Very recently one of these scoundreliy
detectives was given number OF pistols
and charged to convey them TO the house
of some secession sympathizers, with
what purport and object may be well
IMAGINED. He discovered that Mrs.
Samuel. widow lady, with only two
daughters, who made her living by sew
ing. was obnoxious as a friend of the
South. Accordingly one of these mis-
cradle men. known as detective police
men of the Washington government. Wis
tied her with basket of unmade clothing.
beneath which was a lot of pistols, be
represented at the same time that he
being a Southerner) only wanted to
conceal them for short time. The
good woman, anxious TO serve the holy
cause in which were embarked all her
hopes, readily accepted the firearms
That night guard of Abolition sol
diers visited and searched her premises.
and of course found the pistols. They
had only laid a decoy duck for her de-
lection.
OF course Mrs. Samuel was arrested,
and. with only the clothes upon her.
hurried off TO Louisville and the North
A friend and neighbor who attempted to
furnish her with clothing and food was
REFUSED by the guard with the remark :
We'll have you in Camp Chase next
How long. oh, how long are these
ouirages to pass unredresssd -.SAefoy-
uiRe Banner.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

TIRED OF READING ABOUT THE War
1t seems that even in some parts of New
England the people have begun to be
weary of so much political preaching
A notable case is that of the cold Con-
grega,ional Society" of New Britain.
Litch6eld county. Conn. where DR..
Lyman BeecEer SO long preached. The
Society at recent meeting passed the
following resolutions
Toted, That the Pulpit Committee of
this society are hereby instructed that
whenever they employ minister of the
Gospel to preach in their meeting house
on the Sabbath, they shall first inform
said minister that be is employed to
preach the Gospel truth according to the
Bible doctrine, Christ and him cruci6ed.
and that only. That he is strictly pro-
hibited by vote of this society from de-
lvering any dis courses of any description
upon the present war. and that he shall
not allude to the matter either in prayer
or sermon.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
A SENSIBLE YANKEE GIRL

A SENSIBLE YANKEE GIRL. Lizzie
Campbell. of Oskaloosa, writes to her
brother, Federal soldier IN Rosecrans'
army, letter which was found on the
battlefield of Murfreesboro'. Lizzie says:
There has been enough white men
killed to have paid for the Internal ne
groes fifty times over. and you will never
conquer the South until you kill the last
man of them There is too much grit
there. They have been wronged and
they know il, and will die rather than
give in.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

At this, from judah, both went into
spasms, and buried our heads in the eoverlid.
When NE looked again the mother had taken
up the baby aud the conversation ct the same
time.
" Dab, dab, dah-Pop shill walk er little
footsies on dc floors let namma sub Pops
yittIs, wound tebweet tnmmick till it's yed.
Mudder's dunpliu' ooger plum, Bow we, We,
we poking baby in short ribs. !" Bloodnh,
Borooh,a (pressing her mouth against the
child's neck and forcing out the wiad with a
most discordant sound that threw Jerry back
among the sheets.)" BIooooh--Frhaaap-
Froooph- Frap-Froooph !"
Baby stin cried Pop want suck some ?
Yes, mudder knows what piggy wants pig
gy wigey wants fur suck
But Pop woaldn't suck, and mother car
ries it to the door the moon shone brightly.
"a Cho yittle Pop don wan no milk, want
see ole Yoper Sole Smootoot"-(a dog and
borse.) :. Oars old Yoper bow WOW, old
doggy. Hear ole Smoo toot chawin' corn.
Yesh, ole boss track corn and ebaw fodder,
dood ole Smootoot fur vide Pop in the
mornin.o Child ceases to cry and mother
walks back as a chicken cock crows 'sHear
ole took trow2 O yesh, ole chickens. Pop
will whet little toofies ole dun stick. =
MA for Gods sake, busch. | never did
hear woman talk IA baby to death like you, y
said boy about sixteen, with uncombed
hair.
i" know when git a baby never will be
such a fooI ahont yeIn as ma and Ju4le - spO-
ken by plump girl.
81 bet my DO an orrer gin VOC ehiny dol
you will be a bigger fool an nanny or Jude
AIRY one; gals gifts mighty proud when they
gifts to maxim live chillun.n
This q brought down the house, on Molie.
and Jerry came scrambling back over me.
quivering worse than a man with buck
ague, and knocked two Stats from the bed.
bout this time the old Squire woke up and
sent of the boys. We whispered aud chuck
led aud blew until the paroxysms left and
long after all was quiet went TO sleeP.
SANDERS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
Slave Insnrrectioa Projected By tie Fed
eral Authorities

Slave Insurrcction Projected By tic Fed
eral authorities
We invite attention to the following,
which We find in The St. Louis Repubh-
can. 1t reveals a purpose of the most
infamous character. which should bring
upon its projectors the excavations Of all
the world
HILTON HEAD, SoUru CAROLINA.
February 10, ls63
For some weeks preparations for a
feray upon an extensive scale into some
of the most thickly populated districts of
one of the three States comprised in the
department of the South, have been IN
progress with the greatest possible Sc
crecy. Few persons within our lines are
aware Of the project even at this time.
when orders to begin the movement are
about being given. The plan is to sur
prise the rebels. not with the phantom,
but the reality of servile Instruction.
by the sudden appearance in arms. in
the region selected. of a body of no less
than FIVE thousand negroes. properly led
by whites and supported by regular
troops. Communication has been opened
and kept up for some time by trust
worthy contrahanjs with the bondmen
of the chosen field of operations and they
know when the hberating host will APP
pear. and are ready to Use in thousands
and swell 1t to a wave so mighty that il
will sweep both rebellion and slavery out
of existanee wherever it may roll The
words of Wendell Phillips at Plymouth
Church. will be realized The question Of
fighting the rebels with their slaves
beyond the control of politicians a
great volcano is about bursting. whose
lava will burn aud flow and destroy des-
pite "eonservatism" aud peace Iesolu-
lions" The exact direction of the expe-
dition. the Northern public is most likely
TO learn through Southern prints.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

Never dill an Irisbmau utter better
bull than did an honest John, who, being
asked by friend. HAS your sister son
or a daugbter?" answered Upon my life
do not yet know whether | am uncle or
aunt"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

Lead a good life; that is, live regular
", socially. humbls regularly as to
yourself; soeiablr as to your neighbor
humbly, as to your God.
The tobacco chewer is said to be ike
a goose in a Dutch oven-aiways on the
spit.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

CURE FOR THE NEURALGIA The Alta
Californian says some time since We pub
ished. at the request of friend. recipe
to cure the neuralgia. Half drachm
of sal ammoniac In an ounce of camphof
water, to be taken, teaspoonfdl at a
dose. and the dose repeated several times
al intervals of five minutes. il he pain be
not relieved at once. Half a dozen diff
ferent persons have since then tried tue
recipe, on the recommendation Of the
Alta, and In every case an immediate
cure was effected. In one case the suf-
ferer. a lady, had been subjected 10
very acute pains for more than a week
and her physician was unable TO allevi
ate her sulferings. when a teaspoonful al
The solution Of sal ammoniac in camphor
water relieved her in a couple.of minutes
Whether The recipe vii! cure all attacks
of neuralgia, Is question which we can
not answer that il will cure many "
are well assured.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

Happy are the orphan children, for
they have no mothers TO spank them
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

OrR NATURAL BouNDAREs II Va
raj Offers Definition Tie following
story in the New Hampshire Patriot is
from the pen of ex-President Pierce
Capt. - Of the u. S. Navy. was
equally distinguished for his ecceniricity
OF manner, aud for his proficiency IN sea
manship. On one occasion. during "A
cruise in the Mediterranean. be so ac
quilted himself as to induce some Eurli,h
and French officers, who were engaged
upon similar service (cruising) to tender
him complimentary dinner. as an evil
dence OF their appreciation OF his profes-
sional skill. At the time designated
many were present. Customary coutte-
sizes were being exchanged. and interna-
tional toasis aud sentiments were beins
literally INDUCED in. accompanied by
CORES ponding rotations. when one Of
the officers in her Mejesty's service.
having become somewhat obliyious. re-
marked with characteristic brusqueness
Captain. | have but one great Office
ton TO your countrymeu.
All ! naively said the Captain, what is
that
An Unsuitable desire for the acquisition
of territory. Then. becoming excited
by bis subject he conlnued-I am salts
fed, Captain. there will be no end to it.
Oh. yes. quantity and coolly replied
the Captain.
For Gods sake, when ? emphalically
inquired the officer.
When. responded the Captain. pre-.
serving bis equanimity, we reach our
national boundaries
Will you please inform me where those
may BE interrogated the Eoglish officer
sarcaslically.
''Where % said the Captain. assuming
an inimitable manner, from HI TO the
Aurora Borealis %
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
REARING CHILDREN.

First Children should not 90 to school
until six years old
Second Should not learn at home
during that time more than the alphabet,
religious teaehingS excepted
Third Should be fed with plain. sub
stantal food at regular intervals Of not
less than four hours
Fourth Should not be allowed To eat
anything within two hours of bed time.
Fifth Should have nothing Tor supper
but single cup of warm drink, such as
very weak tea Of some kind. or cumbrio
tea or warm milk and Mater, with one Slice
Of cold bread and butter-nothing else.
Sixth.-Should sleep in separate beds
on hair mattresses, ~itbout caps. feet first
we'll warmed by the fire or rubbed vi IA
The hands until perfectly dry ;extra Gov
ering on the lower limbs but little on The
body
Seventh.-Should be compelled to be
out of doors foi the greater part Of day
light. from after break fast until half an
hour before sun down. unless 10 damp.
raw weather. when they should never Je
allowed to 20 outside The door.
Eighth.-Never limit healthy child as
to sleeping or eating except at supper
but compel regularity as 10 both il is Of
great Importance.
Ninth Never compel n child TO sit
still, nor interfere with its epiavmcnt. AS
long as 1t Is not injurious 80 person or
properly, or against good morals.
Tenth Never threaten child it j.
cruel. unjust and dangerous. What YOU
have 10 do. do it. and be- done with il.
Eleventh Never speak harshly or an
grily. but mildly, kindly, and. when real
ly needed. Grmly-no more
Twelf,h.-By all means arrange it so
that tie last words between you and your
children at bedtime. especially he young
er ones, shall be words Of unmixed alice
ton.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

TT The telegraph again revives tie
story of foreign interren'ion. Napoleon
can brook the block ade no longer than
the end of March So the New York
Times effects TO believe. Between the
prospects of foreign aid. and the signs 81
peace in the North west our people.
there is reason to fear. will be lulled TO
sleep. We corjure our readers to turn
from all this silly twaddle and give ear 10
the truth as it IS thus forciby given by
the Richmond Enquirer:
The moral of all this, the lesson We
have to learn from all the rumors. both
of French mediation and of Northwest
revolution. is that now. more than ever,
our army should be kept full. and strong,
and ready. Believe it soldiers YOU are
our only friends. Il is on your style of
diplomacy we rely That was states
manlike stroke of policy you made al
Frederick sburg you wrote an able state
paper at Murfreesboro' and we defy the
world to produce nobler official memo
random than you edited on the bills of
Vicksbufg. II Europe makes overtures
OF friendship-if the great Northwest
comes crawling to our feet, it is because
you stand there. Confederate soldiers
rally under your glorious battle flag. and
defy all the end of the earth TO haul it
down.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

Friendship is like one soul in two bodies
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

EE We hear but little from the
Yankees who lately entered The Yazoo
Pass. but we are satisfied this new route
20 get in the rear of Vicksburg has not
been abandoned. The enemy have yet
and will continue TO have for some time
an abundance of water for all purposes.
Their object will no doubt be to strike the
railroad below Grenada, and after de-
stroying il. move on down the Yazoo and
attempt to get in the rear of Vieksburg.
and cut off railroad communication with
Jackson. This is, of course. a heavy job,
but with an iron clad fleet and an abun-
dance of men. they may attempt to ac-
complish il. We would, therefore, say
keep an eye on the Yazoo as well as
yicksburg Some of our exchanges in.
innate that preparations are being made
to swallow every Yankee and Yankee
craft that comes down 1.-The river of
death" We hope such is The case
that enough importance is attached to
the operations now 10 Coldwater, to
render extensive preparations necessary
in that quarter F5ekstwg Whig, 10h.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

The Baltimore Republican comment
ing on Napoleon's letter to Gen. Forey.
says:
Must we under the lead of a lunto of
visionary madmen, still initiate the dog
in the fable, and grasping at the shadow
lose the substance There is but one
of two courses left for the Government to
pursue, in order 10 avoid the very worst
future consequences of these signs of
the French Emperor. Ii will either be
compelled to accept war with France,
whilst the South is still in arms. or by a
speedy recognition of the seeded States.
at once defeat the schemes of Napoleon
aud put an end to this civil war. We
do not know whether this will be con-
sidered treason" by the powers that be.
but is our honest conviction that it is the
only course by which. not only this
country. but the continent. will be saved
from complications with the diplomacy
and powers of Europe"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

"MARKEr PRIcE In a recent de
bate in the senate on the impressment
bill, Mr. Henry. of Tennessee. expressed
the opinion that the '.market price" was.
of all standards of value, the most falla-
eious.
As an instance. said the senator. Rich
ard. when down in the dust and blood
Of Bosworth field, offered his kingdom
for horse"
A Senator-was there any other bid !.
Mr.. Henry said that there was no
other bid and that even without compe-
'ltion, that was the market value OF
horse at that juncture.
Es- Planters look to your hog pens.
\ distinguished author says 'the pen
IS uirLtcr than the sword -
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-03-24

Maryland"-how is it with them to-day WINE
such is the condition of our country on "nas uoo'
the President predicate the early peace ne mas p'e
,dicted?
beg leave to remark, in conclusion, that nave
been tHrning over the subject OF peace IN my mino'
and have almost persuaded myself that I'have fallen
upon a plan that would accomplish the desirable
object provided could find honest men enough to
sustain me in the important undertaking. After
little more reflection on the subject, will submit
my plan to the Governor and the Editor of the Stan
dGrd and, if it meets their approval and they Will
promise me the benefit Of the writ of hGbeGSc0rpus
if our President should take il into his head that
had been guilty of treason.
Unless the war proves to be one of utter exterml-
nation to the South the North, after all the ex-
penditure of life blood and treasure, we shall have
to live together upon some terms or other, as ma
ton, or under treaty stipulatons This talk about
full and unqualified independence, is an idle va
gary of diseased minds. Who ever heard of such
independence None but an imbecile or mailman
ever dreamed Of such terms Of peace. | think we
have had enough of such folly. Let US begin to
think and act like patriots and statesmen. If those
who have the destiny of our bleeding and distracted
country in their hands not disposed to settle the
war issues upon qualified terms, let them give place
to those who are apd the sun of peace and prosPer
ty will shedi its genial rays upon us again, dusing
happiness and thanksgiving through the length and
breadth of the land We want peace-an honora-
Bile peace-a permanent peace; one that will guar
antee to all men their rights, both of person and
property; and hence must have qualified or
conditional peace. d. L. l..
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-03-24

CHEAP WGsuING.-Mr. 7. c. I1obson, Of Green's
boro', Alabama who has witnessed an economical
and gratifying experiment in the washing line gives
it to the public thus:
With quantity of Buckeye root, washed and
sliced, tub full of hot water readily and rapid
ly made into "suds." In this mixture number
of various cOlOred wooden garments speedily
washed free of all dirt and all stain, without the
least pcrcCpuble injury of any of the textures. On
the contrary, the washing had the effect of fixing
and Frightening all the colors. Even those prints
that fade in water alone were left intact and as
beautiful new. The mixture was allowed to be-
come lukewarm before immersing the cloths and
two tubs full used in the process carrying the
article washed from one into the other. knew
this fact many years ago. but this is the first time
that have seen it tried 1t washes silk Us nicely
as It does wooden goods.