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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15

s6r On the adjournment Of the late con-
%vention Of the Episcopal church Of Virginia
at Richmond, a memorial tn the president for
the pardon of Jefferson Davis was presented
by a lay member to the clergy 10 attendance
for their signature. 1t was promptly signed
by hfty.two Of the sixty clergymeu present,
although Bishop Johns, in a speech opposed
IL, as q matter unfit to be introduced in an
exclusively ecclesiastical body.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15
TIE NEW YORK DAILY AND
WEEKLY NEWS.
TO THE PUBLIC.

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Il despotism Tor foui years of blood and terror iI
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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15

TIE NHaRo ss.--we see in several Of our OK
changes that the negroes are becomingmore inso-
lent and troublesome than ever.
The city Of Memphis seems to have been the the
atre for a considerable part Of their playing lately.
They threathen to ''rule the city yet, before they
are done with it." A white man there stands a
good chance to be shot or hung for the least offence
to one of the SABLE lords.
At Danville, Ky, during q fair held there recent
ly, the blacks pressed themselves into the company
Of the white persons, and upon being repulsed by .
Confederate soldier became excited and had o gen
eral row.
A difficulty occurred at Chapel Hill. N. c., be-
tween the negroes of the village and the students
of the university resulting in both parties being
pretty badly used up.
We read of an outrage in Columbus, Ca, where
a big black rascal concealed himself in a hdy's
bed broom. for the purpose Of stealing, and upon
being discovered shoked the lady and threatened
to kill her If she raised an alarm.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15
The Death Of Yancey.

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
the place We believe 10 which Mr.. Van
cey died, we extract the following in re.
lation to the somewhat vexed question Of
the manner Of his death !:
Mr.. Yancey and Mr.. Hill did have u
difficulty in the Confederate Senate. not
however upon a discussion Of the Navy
bill, but Of the Supreme Court bill. Mr..
Y. had spoken /; Mr.. Hill in reply re.
viewed Mr.. Y's. record in a style which
was regarded as offensive By Senators.
Mr.. Yancey arose. when Mr.. Hill had
taken his seat. and remarked that as other
Senators desired to speak on the question.
lie would not consume the time Of the
Senate then. but that at proper time he
would eudeavor to do justice, both to the
Senator from Georgia and himself. He
desired only to say then. that the asser'
tons Of the Senator from Georgia. in re
gard to what he vas pleased to term his
autobiography we're false. and that he
knew them to be false when be made
them.
Mr. Hill responded quickly from his
seat, that he threw the fa'sehood back into
the Senator's face. Upon motion, the
Senate went into secret session. Mr..
Yancey was then appealed to to adjust
the matter, hut reiterated what be had
said and took his seat. Thereupon Mr.
H. Unexpectedly to Mr.. Yancey, or to any
one else. threw a heavy glass inkstand,
which struck Mr.. Yancey on his side face,
bruisipg it. and causing the blood to flow
profusely, but not knocking him down, or
doing any serious injury. Mr.. Yancey
rushed at Mr.. Hill, but was prevented
from striking him. and here the fight
ended.
A committee was appointed. aud retired
10 repor. what was dne the Senator for a
breach Of decorum. Whilst they were
out. various speeches were made to rec.
opcile the parties. Mr.. Yancey was. for
a long time. inexo-able. but when appeals
were made to him. as to the effect such a
rupture would have upon the cause, he
was disposed to yield to the impcrtun
tiles Of bis friends. To sggravate the
matter, the committee reported, censur-
ing both parties-Mr. Yaucev for the
language he had used, and MIR. Hill for
throwing the inkstand.
Mr.. Yancey protested against the re
port to the last; bat il was 6ually &C
cepted by the Senate, and afterwards re
considered, aud Withdrawn, upon condi
ton that he would not prosecute his claim
for personal redress any further be re-
serving to himself the right to reply to
Mr.. Hills speech in public, which he
afterwards did. in a powerful and over
whelmipg effort. The Senate was engaged
from about noon till midnight in the set
Element of the affair.
Members were bound to secrecy, and
no correct statement could be obtained
| Except from some Of them since the fall
If the Confede racy has made all things
public. The authentic record is probably
among the private papers Of Mr.. Y. but
our statement is from the memory of q
Senator who was an eye witness.
1t is thus apparent that this difficulty
had no effect on Mr.. YaDcey's rapid de
cline in health. In fact, abundant testi,
mopy could be sdduced, il necessary. from
his physicians here. to show that be had
been a prey to disease for years.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15
TIE CONFEDERATE GENERALS.

The Jackson Mississippian sta 70, that
Hajrr General Loing 10 o in that city,
With inc intent to come to New Or
leans and engage in mercantile pursuits.
Gen. Gardiner. we notice, has taken up
lis residence here. and gone into business
with General Bragg. who was chef Of
staff 10 Kirby Smith.
The Richmond papers intimate that
Gen. Joe Johnston will receive the ap-
pointnent of president Of one Of the pin
cipal railroad companies in Alabama or
Georgia
Gen. Hardee was the recipient, in Mo-
bile, the other day, Of q handsome com.
| pliment 10 the shape Of a dinner. rendered
him by several of the United States army
officers on duty at that post.
Gen. Longstreet, who arrived in Mo.
bile q few days ago. has been ~pardoned
by the President.
Gen. Lee will enter upon bis duties as
President Of Washington College, Va. in
a few days.
Jubal Early is an applicant for pardon.
From what we see in the papers his
friends apprehend Jubal won't get out Of
his scrape as soon as he desires.
Gen. Forrest is reported by n Of our
exchanges to be managing a saw mill
somewhere 10 the interior of Mississippi.
Gen. Stewart. who commanded a corps
in Hoods army, we are informed. designs
coming to New Orleans to practice law.
Gen. Magruder is reported to be in
Germany with his family.
Gen. John G. alker is In England
so it reported.
Kirby Smith. at last dates, was at Mat
anzas, 10 bad health.
General Hindman is practicing law in
Mexico.
We catch a glimpse now and then, on
the street, Of several other officers, who
held the rank Of Brigadier or Major Gen
eral 10 the late Confederate army, who
are hard at work now at one or another
branch Of business. The majority Of
them are old residents, either Of the city
or the State.-N. o. P~icayune.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15

EThe Richmond Times Of Wednes.
day. says no city, after a disastrous Ere.
ever gave signs Of greater euterprisethau
Richmond does to-day. The opinion
every where expressed is that the whole
Of Msia street will be rebuilt in less than
twelve months.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15
METHODIST ANNUAL CoNFERENe

METHODIST ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The next meeting of this body will be
held at Lexington, Holmes county. Miss ,
beginning the LIST day of Nov. We are
requested by Rev. Mr.. Ercanbrack, min
lister at Lexington. to state that ample ar
engagements will be made to convey
preachers FREQ of charge from Durant to
that place.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15

TIE N. O. AND JACKSON RAILRoAD.-This road
has been completed, and is now making through
trips from New Orlerns to this place. This is good
for the travelling public, as well as the shippers of
Fight freight, such as printing paper. We hope to
hear of no more sumersaults from handcars and
~trestles, and no more involuntary dimensions IN
the lagoons and lakes along the route.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15

A policeman 10 Nes York vas attacked
BY . cat q day or two since. which
scratched and bis bia 20 severely before
be killed Der. that be had TO be taken 10
to the hospital
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15

~ Gems Lee, Joe Johnston and howell
Cobb, Col. ould and GoVerner Joe Brown, Of
Georgia, have been ssmmsosd Is witnesses
for th. defense OF WirY.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15

p<A- The Washington correspondent Of the
Cincisnati Gazette, 10 . dispatch dated the
27th inst, says: It 10 understood the Nation
al IatelIigeueer of this city Is to be the ofBcisI
organ Of the ADMINISTRATION
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15

rA- judah p. Benjamin has written q let.
ter to the London Times, denying the charge
Of brutal treatment to Federal prisoners.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15

"a The Confederate War Debt" Of the
State Of Alabama, was repudiated By the late
convention, on g direct vOte-ysas, so-noes,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15

~ The New York Tribune's correspond
emit states that the regnlkr army will hereafter
consist Of so, 900 men.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15
NOTICE TO

T ETTER3 OF adnipissraLion on the estate OF
". j, Huesyop d., cared. having been grant
ed to B. A. Long by the PROBATE Court OF Mad
ison county, MIS- ,issippi at ne o,tober term, A. D.
1865, thereof
Notice is therefore hereby given to all persons
having claims against said estate to have them
probat. d and registered within the time prescribed
by law, or they will be forever barred:
b. A LONG, Admir-.
October Is. 1865. eS-6w.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15
FOR REPORTER.

THOMAS WALTON, Of Sunfower county, will
be A candidate before the next Legislature for Re-
porter of the decisions of the High Court of Errors
and Appeals. He asks the support of bis friends
Throughout the State.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15
COMMERCIAL
COLLEGE,
Corner Of Camp and Common Streets,
lin the Spacious Elegant STORY BuIlding.'rl
NEW ORLEANS,

rs CONSTANTLY 10 session under able Profess
II Ors. ID was ioanded ia 1917. and is chartered
by the Stale Ii former students may he found
a. Priacipsls o. Book keepers in a large portion
q The old houses Of this city and over the S0uthern
States. Ladies or gentlemen can attend the Com-
msrcial Counse. or Book keeping, Peaman-h %,
hathemstics, English, French or Spanish. A busi-
ness education hft enables oas to earn 81 OOy d,
UloOo annually. h toe best fortune parents can give
their sons. Ladies and gentlemen are invited IN
call There ere Arrangements for 500 Students.
RUFUS D0LBEAR, .Presideut.
NissssdFpi pepss isss-i % eEDogrt u ".
CT H.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15
Mississippi Stnte Forces.

The following telegrsphic correspond
ence between citizens Of Monroe county,
and Governor Shsrkey. on the subject Of
the organization Of State troops has been
handed for publication to The Sunny
South, of Aberdeen:
ABERDEEN, MISS, Sept. 10Th.
Gov. W. L. Sharkey, Jackson, Miss
Has the order calling for two military
ccmpsnie been revoked? II not. we ask
TOR authority for Lucien ] Morgan and
Stephen G. Moore, to raise companies for
Monroe county.
When organized. how will the com
panies be armed; and when on duty. how
paid and fed
LocK E. HoUsroN,
w. H. VAssRR.
To which the Governor responded as
follows:
JACKSON. Mss, Sept. 18th.
The companies mast organize and elect
officers.
Justices Of the Peace can hold election.
No arms yet.
As to pay, see Revised Code. ss7.
w. L SHARKEr.
ToLock E. Houston and W. H. Vasser.
Referring to page 927. Revised Code,
we found the following article in regard
to pay and rations
SECTION VIII.
Art. 1i6. All Militia, called into act.
ual service shall be paid, ratiobed and
governed as the troops Of the United
States are. and shall be subject to the
rules and articles Of war - established by
the United States. whether such Militia
be accepted into the ~serviee Of the United
States or Dot.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15
POSTAL
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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15
A SOUTHERN EMIGRATION SCHEME,

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.--GoVernor Anurew, III
connection with other gentlemen in different
parts of the country, has nearly matured a
plan by which they contemplate establishing
a central office in New York, where owners
of land in the slave States can become ac-
1~uaiuted with Northern purchasers, and thus
a scheme of emigration will be organized
which will fill certain sections of the South
with a population having Northern energy
lad ideas. Branch Offices will be instituted
in all the former slaves States. As the prof
ect goes on European emigration may be in
reduced to settle particular Southern re-
yions. The whole scheme is upon the most
enlarged scale, and is under charge Of gentle
men abundantly able TO meet all exigencies
hat can arise.
Gov. Andrew will likely be the president
of the organization.
MuEpER.-we learn that Mr.. John Hunter. a cit
zen of this place, and during the war q member OF
Boltcn's Battery, was killed in DeSoto on Sunday
by a freedman. The following are the circumstsnc'
es az we learn them, and we give them without
comment, as 1t is a case in which the officers Of
Louisiana alone have jurisdiction.
Mr.. Hunter. accompanied by three 'others. cross
ed the river for the purpose of searching the interi-
or for some cattle. They applied at a stable kept
by Mr.. Groves, who was absent, for mules to 20 on
their Journey. They obtained the mules. and the
negro who had been left In charge during the own.
er's absence went with them to see that the mules
we're not retained by the party. They had not
gone far when Mr.. Groves overlook them and or.
dered them to return they complied with his order,
after OFFERING to pay for The use of the stock. A.
ter returning an alteration occurred between the
parties, and Hunter mlde some remark TO the ef.
feet that IL was a Hean trick, and at the same time
started towards the stable. The negro coming
from behind the stable met him and with q double.
barrelIed gun shot him down. the wound causing
instant death. Mr.. Hunter leaves q young wife,
and our heartfelt sympsthies are with her in this
terrible bereavement. A ~coroner's inquest was
held, but as yet we have not received its decision.
The negro is at present in the city Jail for safe
MISUNDERSTANDING Journal.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15
Commission Merchants,
NEW ORLEANS, IA.

IN presenting myself TO the public in the above capaci.
ity, all that / have 10 say is, that | will attend with
'prolnptress, fidelity and honesty to all consifnments Of
Cotton or Other Produce sent to mo. The interest OF
those who intr1ist their business TO me will Ne my soc
rule Of action. ! have secured the services of Mr.. VIII
liam II Stewart, rs General Agent and Salesman of the
house, and his long tried fidelity ard experience are slf,
ficient quar- nj .es that rhe interests of the publis whO
may consign their Produce to me will b. promptly look
ed aftat ami protected
Sept. %, 1865. IT,
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TERf7S
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Daily News B0idiag. - cayHalI sqoArs
W. Yorf
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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15
DRY GoODs AND GROCERY BUSINESS

Which they offer as cheap, II not q lille cheaper
than any other house in the city.
They invite their friends aud the public to give
them a call.
Persons buying to sell again will find it much to
their advantage to give them q CALL.
Oct. 4. 1896. t.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-15

which ~ss be prspdid BY postage stamps, or stamped
envelopes, in all cases, as nothing else will pay
postage:
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-04-20
New Hoop Skirt for 1865!
THE GREAT INVENTION OF THE AGE IN
HOOP SKIRTS

]. w. BRADLEY'S New Patent DUPLEX ELLIP-
TIC for double( SPRING SKIRT.
VESTS, BRADLEY 4 CAREY, (late J. T. & J. O,
Vest SOLE PROPRIETORS and MANUFACTURE
Frs, 81 Chambers and 20 and 81 Reade Streets New
York.
THIS INVENTION consists of DUPLEX Tor two)
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most flexible elastic and double spring used They
seldom bend break like the single springs, and
seqnenty preserve their perfect and beautiful shape
twice as long any other skirt
The wonderful feXibility and great comfort and
pleasure to any lady wearing the Elliptic Duplex skirt
will be experienced particularly in all crowded assem-
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chairs for promenade and house Dress the skirt
be folded when III use, to occupy small place easily
as silk or muslin dress. lady having enjoyed the
pleasure, comfort and great convenience Of wearing
the Duplex Elliptic steel spring skirt for single day
will never afterwards willingly dispense with their
use For children, misses, and young ladies, they
superior to all others. They the best quality in
every part, and unquestionably the highest most de-
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For sale in all frscass stores in the United States
and Canadas Havana, Cuba, Mexico South America,
and the West Indies.
rs Inquire for the Duplex Elliptic Skirt. 29-m3
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-04-20
The Assassination.

WASHINGTON, April 18th, 1865.
President Lincoln and wife, with 9th
Ter friends, visited Ford's Theatre this
Ievening, for the purpose of witnessing
1.-The performance of "Our American
lCousin." 1t was announced in the pa
pers that Gen Grant would also be pres,
lent, but that gentleman took the late
train for New Jersey The theatre was
crowded full, and everybody seemed
pleased with the scene before them
During the third act, and while there
was pause for one of the actors to APP
/ pear, sharp report of a pistol was heard
(which attracted attention, but was sup
posed to be nothing serious, until man
rushed to the front of the President
box, waving large dagger in his hand
and exclaiming, Sec Semper Iyrannis,
Immediately leaped from the box,
which was in the rear, on to the stage
beneath and ran across to the opposite
! side of the stage, making his escape
amid the bewilderment Of the audience
from the rear of the theatre, and mount.
ling horse fed.
4 The terrified screams Of Mrs. Lincoln