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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
journal of Civilization"

From the New York Herald1s
i The Harpers are very respectable
printers, four of them in a row, and all
very pious-so pious that when they 60
in at the gate of heaven Mary Magdelene
will fall down and worship them. They
have money, and can buy an Indifferent
kind of art and species OF milk and wa
terry intellect, and these they use in the
publication Of a "journal Of civilization"
BY this they mean niger civilization. :
That. they propose to uphold and develop
at any and every expense TO the coun
try. Pretending TO care for the national
credit, they would double the national
debt rather than not give every ngger a
note; ridculing the notion that they are
Jacobns. they would carry the country
to any extreme Of political ANARCHY rath-
er than give up their little idea. Tha.
is, they care not pin for white civiliza-
ton, for the tranquility or political well
fare Of the country, whenever the nation
al tranquility and welfare are put in com.
pariSon with the all important topic of
niger suffrage,
The journal Of civilization declares that
there are no fixed rules Of political right
aud justice that we are bound TO observe
except those that apply to the nigger.
Niger suffrage is definite; everything
depends upon circumstances. 1t says
that the President has no policy. and that
therefore there is no party opposed to his
policy and no Jacobinism, and in the
next breah it indicates that it holds the
very policy that we have denounced as
Jacobinisrn and intends 10 resist the set
tlement and pacifcation Of the country
by every factious means if that settlement
does net crush the Southern white man
of out existence and put the nigger in his
place. We have not Wsged war 10 put
down rebellion and re.establish peace in
the Southern States, but to put down the
white man and set up the nigger; not to
abolish slavery. but abolish the slave.
holder not TO wipe out the political errors
of people, but to wipe out the whole
vast society that held those errors, unless
that society will go down on its knees and
humble itself before the radicals in gener-
al, and these four pious printers in par
licular. These are the views Of the Jour
nal Of Civilization. 1t is curious to OBJ
serve the accompsuiuepts that this kind
Of civilization has on the OthsrPages. One
of the illustrations of this same issue in
cludes a view in a Broadway concert
saloon, and another in an elegant brothel
in which the women rival one another in
the display Of their charms-the very
class Of pictures that is most demoraliE-
ing in the yellow covered literature-the
very prints that in their yellow covers
might move the lofty indignation Of the
four pious printers all in row.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
GEORGIA.

The Columbus San says about 2OO(
persons have taken the oath in that city
up to the 10th last.
Mr.. Bob Forsyth and John Pride go
into difficulty at Columbus on the after
noon Of the 9th instant, in which the for
mer was severely but not dangerously
cut with bowie knife in the hands of the
latter.
The Constitutionalist says Of Atlanta,
that the town is bewildering chaos Of
tumbled. down brick walls. newly set up
frame shanties, white tents, piles of lum
Der and stone, heaps Of newly arrived
merchandise. hurrying, eager crowds Of
people, with here and there. more mourn
tul by contrast, some imposing editce and
heaven ascending church spire. But
"resurgam" is written upon the frontals
Of the Gate City. Her people are enter
prisiug, thrifty and indomitable.
The same paper Gays that after leaving
that city, going towards Tennessee, for
more than hundred miles there are rife
pits and earth works every fifty yards.
Desolation broods over the whole scene.
The country has not yet put on the garn-
iture Of peace, but sits like Niobe
-"voiceless ard fearless
la her childless woe.'
No fences, no houses, no smiling crops
Here is once beautiful Marietta, oil dis.
figured by the shifting hand of war
Yonder stands Kennesaw mountain, its
once blooming front all scared and scar
red with earth works-and holding at her
base llecatombs of slain. We turn in
pain. and vainly. from these sad pictures
to find some relief.
What a terrible commentary upon the
ferceness and protractedness OF the cam
paign Of Johnston and Sherman-is the
face Of the whole country. How bitter
be contest-how terrific the struggle,
that ineh by inch and step By step was
waged for more than hundred miles
though these once peaceful valleys and
pleasant plains
Here and there you can observe oc I
casionsl evidences of the revival Of trade,
and notice an unfreqsent plough but
this is the exception. not The rule Ii
seems impossible for those once thriving,
hard working and prosperous North
Georgians to recover Fl ON The supplying,
1lighting, effects of war
There is population in and on the sub
lrbs Of this city whose condition is such
IS to enlist the sympathies Of all good peo
ole. and for whom something shoald be
lone. 1t consists Of families Who have
1een stripped of everything, and whose
male members went into the war and
rave never returned. On the blackened
uins Of their once happy homes, under
heds and tents that furnish hut little pro
ection from The stern. they simply 1xs
md such an existence l-a4Nanfd Xtcf
'encer.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08

WONDERFUL UMBRELLA "A F'ench pa.
per gives lwo-column description of a
new umbrella. the cover Of which, instead
Of the texture of Robinson Crusoe's or Of
alpaca. or Of silk. is the last material
any one would guess-namely the rain
itself. 1t says; Those who were passing
between two and three O'Clock on the
road between Sourles and Perouse, no
ticed person who attracted universsl at
Iention. The rain was pouring down in
torrents. He held cane about ten inches
above bis head. The rain falling on this
magic wand, spread out in the form Of an
umbrella. under which Mr.. Druley, the
inventor, walked perfectly sheltered from
even single drop of water. A new ap.
plcaiion Of electricity is said 10 be the
cause of this wonderful effect.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
~ The university regulations

~ The university regulations in
Russia do not admit females as students
but Mile K. who had great de-
sire TO study medicine, some lime since
applied to the authorizes, at Orenburg.
for permission to follow the medical
course. stating that she intended to de.
vote her requirements to the service Of
the Cossacks. who have superstilious
objection to being treated by men. and
always have resource to ignorant old wo-
men instead. The young lady's proposal
was accepted. and he Cossack regiment
Of Orenburg granted her an allowance OF
twenty eight roubles per month. Mile.
K passed her examination in May
last, for 6rst half OF her course OF study,
as well as. il not better than. any Of The
male students; and the same regiment
has since sent her n present of three
hundred roubles as an encouragement.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
CLOCKS, WATCHES, &C.,
PAIRED BY
4 Ee CT a II IA,

N1HO would respectfully state to the 70
w citizens Of Madison ard adjoining va
counties that he Is new permanently located 3, X,
q, toe drug store Of OrIick / Ianderg where he
vii! take great pleasure in serving The old cI-tom
g." of the house, AZ well Ms all others who will favor
hm with theiT patronage Having worked at the
business in ldzoo City for seven years mevioust to
no war, he is ssti.fed that he can and is de-
temircd that he will give entire satisfaction.
lie would also statethat be has the advantage Of
one Of the finest Burglar and rire.Proof Sales in
The city in which 10 keep his watches. All work
warranted. T r. CLARK.
Sept. lG lm
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08

~An unsophistiested eountrymau the
other day. saw a military officer, follow.
ed at respectable distance by two or.
derlies, in full gollop. Goodness graz
eious !" said he. "havent they caught
him Jet +! was here about three weeks
ago and they was q runnin' after him
then"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08

Thomas J. Brown. son-in law to Cen
eral Gideon J. Pillow. and late q con-
script officer 10 the Con.ed rate service,
has been psrdoued by ,se President A
fne farm in Giles Conny. Tennessee.
which had been seized for cob6sesiiOn,
has been rtturred TO bin.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08

~A good story is told Of country
Methodist, at whose house an itiuerant
preacher was passing the night, who.
when bed time came. and family prayers
were suggested, in searching for a bible.
finally produced couple Of torn leaves Of
The good book, with the naive remark,
IL didn't know / was so near ont of BIZ
bles. -.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08

EEIt has already been snnouuced in
the American newspapers that the Bey Of
Tuuis has sent a special envoy to the
President of the United States. to con
grsiulsle him on the success Of the war
for the Uuiou and the return Of peace.
The depuiatiOn is nov its way.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08

Flags were hoisted On the public build
ings 10 New Yosk on Thursday. in com /.
memora,iOn Of the capture Of the city Of
MEXICO BY Gen. Scott.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08

EEAn Irisbmsn being asked 10 court
for bis marriage certificate. showed a big
scar on his head, about the shape Of q
shovel, which was ss.isfselory.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08

@ A schoolmasier in ireland advsr-
tises that he will keep . Sunday school
twice Q veek-Tuesdsys and Saturdays.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08

kEFn Henry Warren. Of Iowa, has
been appointed resident minister to Gae-
tenAla.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
Dtofessional Gmos.
S. T. AFFORD.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law

CANTON, MISS.
~ ENERAL Agent for the purchase and sale Of
N Real Estate and the Hiring of Freedmen
VIII attend with promptness and fidelity to oil
business entrusted to bis care in Madison and the
adjoining counties.
office.
Aug. 20--1y.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
Son SECRET ENEMIES.

He that professelh himself thy open ene-
my arrayelh thee against the evils he
means thee; but he that dissembles him
self thy friend. when he is thy secret
enemy, strikes beyond caution. and
wounds above cure. From the 6rst thou
mayest deliver tbyself, from the last, good
Lord deliver thee.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
II. III. THOMPSON,
MERCHANT TAILOR.

7 WOULD respectfully inform my old ia
L patrons, and the public generelly, R
that, having dissolved my connection I'M
with p P. Wilson, have established shop
of my own in one of the Offices below Couch's
old stand, on Rat Row." and am prepared
to make suits onThe shortest possible notice.
All garments cut by me warranted to fit.
RATES:
Cutting Coats. ...................... so cts.
Pants. .................Q Q5 +"
Vests. .25 4"
WASrED.-Three journeymen Tailors, ,Spply
Immediately TO 4. II. Thompson at this
shop
Higher wages paid than at any other shop
in the city.
TsH. THOMPSON.
Sept. IA. 1y
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
Merchant Tailoring Business,

In all its various branches. Having an experience
# nearly thirty years he feels confident of his ah
ity 10 give satisfaction to all who may favor him
with their patronage-a liberal share OF which he
socit- from the public
Having resided and carried on business in Sharon
for many years, eipectfuly refers to the citizens
Of that place and vicirity.
His shop ia in the Masonic Hall building, second
story, over Dancy d Moormans.
Aug ~ 1865, n
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
Ee. n. SEATER,
MERCHANT TAILOR,

IvTOUID respectfully infrm his o'd II, I'd. \
w ard customers. and the putlic general. E1
ly that he has removed from Sharon and set- IN
tied in Canton, wiere he will continus the e-AS
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08

Beware Of him that is slow ID anger
Anger, when it is long coming is the
stronger when it comes, and The longer
kept. Abused patience turns 10 fury.
When fancy is the ground of paesiou,
that understanding which comPoses the
fancy qualities the passion, but when
judgment is the ground. the memory is
The recorder, and This passion is long re-
tanned.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
6.-oN LAW AND PHYsIC.

If thcu study law or physic. endeavor
to know both, and 10 need neither. Tem-
perate diet, moderate and seasonable la
Dor, rest and recreation, with Gods Bless
ing, will save the physician; and peace
ful disposition. prudent and just behavior
will secure thee from the law. Yet, il
necessity absolutely compel, thou may st
use both. they that use either Otherwise
than for necessity, soon abuse themselves
in weak bodies aud light purses.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
lon INCONSISTENCY.

Be not unstable in thy resolutions, nor
various in thy actions. nor Inconsistent in
thy affections. So deliberate that thou
may'st perform SO perform that thou
msy'st preserve Mutability is the badge
of in6rmity.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
9.-oS DIET AND REeIxKE.

lftbou desireth to take The best advant.
age OF myself. especially in matters where
iaucy is most employed. keep temperate
diet. use moderate exercise. observe sea-
sonable and sci hours for rest. and let the
end Of thy first sleep raise thee from ihy
repOse; then bath thy body the best lem.
peri thy soul The least ineunbsrance I;
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-08
8.-cHARITY ALLEeoRIzED.

Charity is naked child giving honey
to a bee without wiogs. Naked, because
excuseless aud simple a child, because
tender aud growing; giving honey, be-
cause pleasant aud comfortable; to a bee,
because a bee is industrious and deserv>
ing; without wings. because wanting and
helpless. II thou dehiest TO such thou
kiliest . bee; IL thor givest TO other than
such tnoa preservest q drone.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-02-25

EsGLI'H APPRECIATION --Tbese,s some
thing in that steady bovine persistence, so
nnyilding and iron like thai it cannot even
bend to make phrases, impressive TO spec,a.
tors, which in the South must create, more
even than defeat Ia The field o sense of the
bopelessuess Of the contest. You may face
any map however superior in strength
out the orayest will not stand up TO the
locomotive. The President does not boas,
SHOWS no hate. INDUCES in no cries of ,ri,
umph over the steady advance Of onr
armies, threatens no foreign power. makes
no prophecies Of speedy success, comforts
The people with no assurances Of Utopi.
"en future but, as il impeed by a force
other than bis own will, slides quietly, but
irresistably, along the rails. lie is in bis
groove, aud moving aud those who are ir
his path must ride with bin, or lie Fat, OF
retreat-must,'a at all events, recognize that
it is they, and not be, who are TO move
ont OF the appointed course. Mr.. Haw.
tbornc, who detested Mr.. Lincoln for his
want OF refinement, once doubted audibly
whether his detestativn was right for,
said he, have noticed that he people ell.
ways in such crises hit on the right man.
When the smoke OF this struggle ceases
10 make English eyes smart; they, also, we
believe, will recognize that the intuition of
the man of genius was truer than his taste.
..s..# .f London Spectator. @
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-02-25

OLD ABE's LITTLE SroRY.-After the
Formal interview was over there was a
lengty general conversation held. 1t seems
that it was during this informal ak that
the rebel ambassadors FIRST heard of the
passage of the constitutional amendment
by the lower house of Congress. One Of
the number remarked that this action might
complica affairs q little with the South
The heavy planters insisted upon maintain.
iug that institution and defending it, and
asked Mr.. Lincoln If he thought he could
get around that fact. Old Abe was ready
for them with one of bis stories, and said
There is an old farmer out in Illinois who
had made his arrangements to raise a large
heard of hogs he Informed bis ne'ghbors
that be had found q way to raise cheap
pork. This excited the curiosity of bis
ueighbors, and they asked him how be was
going to do it. The old farmer repli-
ed that he should plant q large field of
potatoes, aud when they had got their
growth would turn the hogs in and let
them dig and eat, thus saving the expense
of digging the potatoes and feeding them
But, said his neighbors, the frost will come
before they are fattened, aud 10 all proba-
bility the ground will be found frozen d
foot deep. How do you propose TO get
around that Oh, replied the farmer, they
will root somewhere, anyway, and may as
well root away there, even if il is hard
work.-Cor. ~. Y. Herald.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-02-25

Maxine CHANGE WITH GIRARD.- A
gentleman from Europe purchased bill cf
exchange on Girard, to defray the es.
penses Of tour TO this country. 1t was
duly honered on presentation, but in the
course of their Transactions, it so happened
that one cent remained TO be refunded on
the part Of the European; and, on the eve
of his deparrrue frcmtbis country, Girard
dunned him for IT,. The gentleman apple,
gizsd, and rendered him six-arda Quarter
cent piece, requesting the difference, Me-
Grrard rendered him in change five cents.
which the gentleman declined to accept,
alleging that he was entitled to an ad.
ditonal quarter of q cent. In reply, Gi.
rard admitted the fact, but informed him
that it was not in his power to comply, as
the government had neglected to provide
The fractional coin in question, and returned
the gentleman the six cent piece, refiindng
him, however, in unmistakable langua ge,
that he mus. still consider him his debter
for the balance unpaid-the one cent.
APp'stOn's Cyclopddia.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-02-25
Day.

A day! what human tongue can tell!
The strange events of good or ill
How much of Joy or sorrow
What dread fulfilled what wish obtained
What sudden III or object gained
Shall mark the coming morrow?
A day! how brief its moments seem.
Now here, now gone, how like dream!
OF time how small part!
Yet every day Its lesson gives,
Each fleeting hour its impress leaves
Enstamped upon the heart!
a milestone on Lfe's road. each day,
To mark the progress on the way
While hurrying blindly past;
And this the warning voice they raise
80 number well thy fleeting days,
For each may be the lastS"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-02-25

B1oKs IN FARMERS FAMILIES. Many
farmers families in comfortable circunIs
stances are almost destitute of books. and
the children are growing up 10 ignorance.
No one should consider bis household furn-
lshed untii it contains library OF at least
twenty to one hundred volumes. When
this is once supplied, let there he yearly
additions to it. After man has secured
his farm and stock, why should be not de-
vote the produce of at least enc acre each
year to the purchase of books and other
meaas Of intellectual culture /? Let it for the
present be an ancre OF corn or wheat, and
liz the mean time set out an acre of choice /,
fruit for this particular purpose. Will
not. the boys and girls be very ready to-
assist in The care Of the educational acre.
when they see it really bring to them
promptly, books, pictures philosophical
apparatus. etc. The farmers profession is
really susceptible of being made one of the
noblest. Bring intelligence and culture to
the aid of The pIow and the smart boys
will not all desire.fo be doctors, lawyers aud
presidents. Let the God made country,
vie With the man-made town, 10 the marcH
OF mental Improvement, and its superior
physical attractions will not only retain it's
own best population, but draw from the
cities many who prefer the town r,ainly
for IFS intellectual and business advantages.
Am. Agricultural.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-02-25

WATT, The INVENTOR OF STEAM ENGINES
"A young man, wanting to sell specla-
ces n London, petitions the corporation
to allow him to open little shop, without
paying The fees of freedom, and he is re-
fused. lie goes to Glasgow and the cor.
porations refuse him there. He makes
the acquaintance OF some members of the
university, who permit him to open his
shop within their walls He does not sell
spectscles and magic lanterns enough to
occupy all bis time he occupies himself at
intervals in taking asuuder and remsklng
all the machines he can come at He finds
here are books on mechanics written in
foreign languages. He borrows diction
airy. and learns those languages TO read
those books. The university people wonder
at him, and they are fond of dropping in
to his little room iu the evening, to tell hin
what they aIe doing, and TO look at tht
queer insirun.en he constructs. A ma
chine in the university collection want
repairing, aud he is employed. lie make
it new machine. The steamengine j,
constructed and the giant mind of James
Watt stands out before the Sorld-tbe
herald of new force Of civilization. Was
Watt educated Where was he educat'
ed 4? Where was he educated 2 AT his
own wo, kshop and in,the best manner
Watt learned Latin W nen he wanted it fol-
his busiuess. He learned French and
German; but these things were tools, no
ends. lie used them to promote bis engin
eeriug plans. as he used lathes and levers
Fiacher's Trades RsrisT.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-02-25

GREAT AND GooD 1t is a notable fact
in criminal statistics that no far man was
ever convicted of the crime OF murder
Stout people are not revengefn' nor as
general rule. are they agitaied oy gusts OF
pas son. Few murderers weigh more than
zen stone. There are, however, exceptions,
which Justify us 10 assuming eleven at the
utmost limit of lbe siding scale, but beyond
that there is no ippulse towards homicide.
Seldom has sucb phenomenon as q fat
hoase. breaker been paraded at o criminal
bar. Ills Jour lean, wiry fellow, who
works viii the skeleton keys, forces lin
self lhrosgh closet windows " bich seeming
ly woud scarcely suffice for the entrance
Of tbs necessary seat, steals With nolseless
step along the lobby and up the stairs,
ehdes into the chamber sacred for more
thsn half a century to the chaste repose OF
lhe gentle Tabitha, and with husky voice,
and the exhibition of an enormous carving.
knife, commands silence on pain of in
stant death, and delivery Of her cash and
jewels. 1t is your attenuated thief who
insnustes himself under beds, skulks be-
hind counters. dives into tills, or makes
prey of articles of commerce arrayed a.
shop doors for the temptation of the credul
ous passenger. A corpulentl burglar il
as much out of place, aud as liule TO bt
feared. as was Falsluif at Gadshill. and
what policeman ever yet gave ebaseto .
depredator as bulky as o bullock sCorpu
lence, We maintain, is the oatwsrd sign mol
only of good constitution. but os inwarc
rectitude and yirlpe.--BlaekTood. -. ~