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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15
THE LATE BISHOP OTEY.

A story has been going the rounds Of
the press, stating that the late Bishop
Otey, of Tennessee, declared on his
deathbed that be believed treason 10 be
"the objectionable sin" This report is
denied in the Christian WanesS, which
gives the following account of the Bishops
last moment:
The Bishop of Tennessee was friend
Of the Union, aud in no way was seduced
into giving his influence for secession
until it had become au established fact,
and the only course open for him as a
bishop and minister of Christ was to bow
before the government de tdcto ot the
State, ill his tyranny was overpast To
the last his love for tn Union was strong,
and anguish at the mad schemes OF The
Confederate authorities undoubtedly has
tened his end. Bat that he or any other
clergyman OF intellect and Standing pro.
pounded the curious, exegesis alleged is
simply absurd, 1t nigh, DO IA "Parson"
BrowDlow, whose traves,ies Of SsIiptprg
are unfortunately too well kpown, bat not
for the moderate and learned bishop 10
whom it is attributed.
Neither did his dying hours exhibit any
sich meo.dramatic scene as the state
u.ent asserts. During he last week Of
his illness the Bishop Was alnos. en.i.el7
unconscious, and words or sentences Of
Scripture. or the Lords Prayer, we're the
only things that attracted bis attention.
writes one who was conyersant with his
dying hours. and has placed on record
the story of bis departure hence.
Among his last acts before his mind
was clouded by illness, was the reception
of the Holy Communion, prefacing this
commemoration of his dying Lord with
the words. Il call you all present to wit
ness that my only hope of salvation is
through the blood of Jesus Christ" and
among his last letters. filled with earnest
counses of love aud charity. he refers to
the war as follows: II was the most re
luctant Of all about me to see the incep.
ton of this contest. l did everything 10
my power TO prevent it. but it was like
throwing straws against the wind"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15
GALLASrRr-The Mobile Times of the

GALLANrRr.-The Mobile Times of the
9th has the following:
we are informed by passenger on the
Mobile and Ohio Railroad that some six
or eight men, forming a party, behaved
very rudely to some ladies on the down
train at aud from CoriDth to this city.
One especinlly, who prentended TO be a
Colonel in the regular army, msde him.
self obnoxious to the ladies; aud on being
demonstrated with by the brakeman and
conductor. had them arrested, but the
Provost Marshal Of Corinth being gen
temen, released them on ascertsining the
facts. This impolite party was severely
cut by the remarks Of The standing ladies
some OF the party occupying whole seats,
which hey refused to give up) but the
hide of these rhiaoceroses was too thick
beauty's shafts Although we do not
approve Of everything done by the sex,
vet we think it very hard to keep a lady
standing in a car for journey OF 500
miles. Shame
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15

The Vjdette. a Colorado PAPER, saws
that two men who were hanged near Glib
sons Ferry, en- roats to Men ana, few
weeks ago, for having counleif~it gold
dust in their possession. are nov believed
to be wholly innocent They had receiy-
ed the dust in good faith from some one
else, thinking il to be genuine. The case
of these unfortunate men should be held
up as a warning to all who would re ort
to SO desperate a remedy as hat OF lynch
law.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15

Florence PERCY This nOmn,e de plume
OF a talented lady Is coupled with 50 many
gems of poesy that it has become almost
"household word" throughout the land
"Florence Percy" was the daughter Of
Thomas Chase, and native Of Phillips,
Me-, bat Afterwards resident Of the
neighboring town Of Pennington. Her
talent for poetical composition developed
itself at an earl y age, and the columns Of
10 local rarcr were enriched with her
gaanJu,i,us Presently they attracted
The attention OF son of Prof Tay lor, of
Vermont, who thereupou opened a CORES
pondence with the youthful authoress
The correspondence ripened into court
ship, and a meeting between the parties
was arranged. When they first came
together they are said to have instictivey
recognized each other. AT all events,
the meeting resulted in matrimony. "and
they twain became one flesh" The union
proved inlelicitous. and Taylor a scamp
Forsaking his wife and child, he went to
California and died there. Subsequently
Mrs Taylor became connected with the
Portland Transcript. and while residing
in the Forest City made the acquaintance
of the talented sculptor. Paul Akers,
whom she married and accompanied to
Italy. In this sunny land Of art Flor.
ence Percy" again became a widow and
afte wards returned to the Untel States,
The influence of friends secured her a
clerkship in one of the departments at
Washington, and there she divides her
time between her literary and clerical
duties.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15

The funeral Of Prince Joseph 3onaparte
was celebrated at Rome on the lib ult.
With great pomp, and attended by Count
Sarliges. the French embassaior. and
General MoDlebello, the French com
mander in chief in the eternal city, as
well as by all the dignataries of church
and state of the Papal government. A
young brother of the deceased prince is ia
holy orders. officiating rs private secre,
Iary Of the Pope. and has been occAsior-
all mentioned as a candidate for the holy
see. whose claims may possibly be urged
6y Louis Napoleon in the event Of the
death Of Plus TX. The younges, brother
married princess Rupoli, aod the fonr
sisters are respectively m ltried to the
Marquis Roccqgiovine, Count Primois,
Count CampeIlo, aud Prince Gabiieili.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15
CURE FOR DIPTHERIA.

As the newspapers are full of remedies
for this dangerous affection Of the throat,
some of them very good. and some of
them very silly, we will give one which
we know TO be used by some eminent
physicians, and we have never known it
to fail. if applied early. Diptheria in
early stages may be recognized by any
person of ordinary capacity, by two mark
ed symptoms-the sensation of the bone
or hard substance ID The throat, render
ing swallowing difficult and painful, and
a marked fetor, or unpleasant smell of the
breath, the result of the putrefacLive ten
dency.
On the appearance of these symptoms,
if the patient is Old enough, give piece
Of gum camphor the size Of marrowfat
pea, and let it be retained in the mouth,
and swallow slowly tie saliva charged
with it, unHl it is all gone. In an hour
or so give another. and at the eud of
another hour a third fourth will not
usually be required. but if the pain and
unpleasant breath are not relieved. il
msy be used two or three times more,
at lille longer interval, saw two hours.
If the child is young, powder the cam
phor, which can easily be done by adding
drop or rwo of spirits of alcohol to it.
and mix It an equal quantity Of powdered
loaf sugar. or. better, powdered rock
cnndy, and blow it through a quill or
tube into lis throat, depressing the ongue
with ne half Of spoon. Two or three APP
pIications will relieve. Some recommend
powdered aloes or pellitory with the cans
phor, but observation and experience
have satisfied us that camphor is snfie
icnt alone. 1t ac.s probably by its virtue
as diGusable, slmulant aud antisepuc
qualities.
Some may be disposed to try the fol
lowing more violent remedy, but the fore
going should have the precedence. A
lady Of Port Byron, Cayuga comfy. New
York. has cured six children, Give of
them her own) Of dipheria. or putrid sore
throat. by the following remedy when
The symptoms are first discovered, take
Spanish flies, pound and mix with Venice
turperline, spread it on Il piece of soft
leather or cloth, aud bind it on the throat,
which will raise a blister, and soon re.
move the disease from the throat"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15
A BEAUTIFUL EXTRACT.

The following is from a lecture deliver.
ed, some fifteen years ago, by Rev. John
Newland Maflit
"Phenix. fabled bid of antiquity,
when il felt the chill advances of age,
built its own funeral urn, and fred its
pyre by means which Natures instinct
taught it.
"All plumsge. and its form OF beauty,
became ashes but ever would rise the
young--beaptif from the urn of death
and chambers of decay would tLe fedg.
ling come. With eyes turned toward Ghe
sun. and essaying its dark velvet wings,
sprinkcd with gold aud fringed with sill
yer, On The balmy aIr, raising a hele
igher.unti at length, in the full couf
deuee Of figh', it gives a cry Of joy, aad
soon becomes glitteriGg speck IN The
deep bosom Of aerial ocean. Lovely yog.
ager Of earth, bound on its heaVeuwnd
journey 10 the sun!
80 rises he spirit from the ruins OF
the body, he fuaerA, urn whicn lis make
built, and doa,h isee. So towers way to
it, home, il the pure eiemsr's 9! spiri,l,
a!ily, the. int llee. Pt9Aix, to dip iJs
proud wings in The founaia Of everlasting
bliss.
so shall dear. precious hum manity
survive from he aahas of a burning world
So hesu'ifn' shall he unahanaed soai
wiIa.n the h.c Of e er1i.y'i uoat lumiu.
AIRY with undaezz'-i eye and taacmched
"ngs--the Phealxgf inmo ta!ity--taken
10 lis r.inbow home and cradle1 on ihe
beating bosom of eternal lose."
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15

ONLY FIT FOR A LAWYER AN old lady
walked into lawyers Office, lately, with
her boy Of seven summers old.
Squire, 7 called to see Il you would
Ike to tsBe this boy, and endeavor to
make la%ver Of him."
"Decide lly too Young, madam. Have
20 no older boys?"
COB yes sir; bat we mean to make
farmers of them Ny husband and I
thought however, that this one would
made first rate lawyer, and so l brought
him to you"
much too young, madam. 10 COM
mence the study Of a profession. But
Why 60 You suppose this boy better cal.
culatod to make lawyer than your older
sors-what are bis peculiar qaalifca-
tions?"
"0h well, vou see, sir, be is just sew
en- years old day when be was five
he would lie like the ID; when he got to
he six he was sassy and impudent as any
critter could be; and now he will steal
everything he csn lay his hands upon.
Now ii he amt fit for lawyer l would
ike to know what he will have to learn?"
Pretty sell educated | should think.
Too young, however. Good morning,
madam"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15

A SMART NANNY friend lives three
miles from the post Office; aud one stormy
light last winter be told his new help 10
harness the horse go down to the Office.
and see what there was III the box giving
him The number.
Ia due time Jerry returned. and put
his horse at The library door of Mr.. c.,
who sitting in gown and slippers, was
impatiently awaiting the arrival Of the
mail.
well. Jerry, what was there at the
post c flee for me y
Two letters and paper. sir
well hend them to mel What are
you standing there fOr?'
'Indade, sir, and you didn't tell me to
bring them all at all =
Mr. c., finding that Jerry had the
best Of it asked him what he went 10 the
office for?'
Jerry replied: 'You told me to 90 to
the Office and see what was 10 the box.
and haven't done il shure?'
Jerry Lad to harness up again, and take
az other ride 10 the cold mutiering as La
went that he wished his honor would BE
afther naming what he said next time
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15

A MoTHER's Children, look in
those eyes, listen the dear voice, notice
feeling of single touch that is bestowed
upon you by that gentle hand Make
much Of it while yet you have that most
precious of all good gifts-a loving moth.
er. Read the unfathomable love Of those
eyes; the kind anxiety Of that tone and
look, however slight you pain, In after
life you may have friends. fond, dear.
kind friends, but never will you have
again the impressble love and genrleness
lavished upon You which none but a
mother bestows. Often do sigh in my
struggle with the hard unca,ag world.
for the sweet. deep security felt. when
of an evening, nesting to her bosom,
listened TO some quiet tale, suitable to my
age, read in her tender and drilling voice.
Never can | forget her sweet glances cast
upon me when appeared 10 sleep; never
can ! forget her kiss peace at night
Years have passed away since we laid
her beside my father in the churchyard !;
yet still her voice whispers from the
grave, and her eye watches over me as |
visits spots long halowed to the memory
Of Enthusiastically.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15

H%The Russian Councillor Of STATE,
William de kozrbue, Of the family Of the
famous German dramstist, whose unps-
triotic course led TO his assassination by
the student Sand. has been officiating for
several years past as Russian Secretary
Of Legislation at Dresden, and lately rs
Minister. He seems TO have inherited
some of his ancestors talents, and one Of
his plays has recently been performed in
thai city, and was well received.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15

The young King of Bavaria. now in his
2Oih year, is said to be sed to the
Infanta Maria Isabella, the daughter OF
the Qleeu OF Spain. Who is in her l5'h
year. Her other reported suilor is son
of Victor Emanuel. VINO is as plain as the
king Of Bavaria il handsome, the lauer's
face being a perfect ileal of beauty. and
if the young lady has any will in the
matter she will. no doubt. give him the
preference.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15
CLOCKS, WATCHES, &C.,
REPAIRE BY
II. R. CT A R h

iNTliO would respectfully state 10 the -9
w titiZ ms of Madison and adj lining SHJA
rouuties. that he IL now permanently located = =.
~ the drug store of Orrick Ianders. " here he
will take great pleasure in serving the old custom
crs of the houae rs we'll all others Who will iavo
hun with their patronage. Having worked at the
business in lazoo city for seven years previous to
the war, he is satisfied that he can, and is de.
termned that he will, give entire satisfaction.
He would also state that he has the advantage Of
one OF the tiuest Burglar and rhe- Proof Safes in
the city, in which to keep his watches. All work
warranted T.R, CLARK.
Sept 10, In.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15

Describing the Eject Of recent thun-
der storm, one Of our co'onporsries saws:
"A COW was struck BY iJh.niug aud N.
sta.tly killed. belonging TO Dr.. 5. who
had beautiful cali jns. fogr days old. I"
We knew tha the Doctor was up 10 most
any thing. but this was Indeed a strange
affair"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15

The period within which clergvnen in
Missouri were reqaired to take The oath
Of loyalty expired on Saturday Three
fourlhs of the ecclesiastics OF St. Louis
have failed to comply with the cOus,itu.
tional provision. the recusau:s including
the entire clergy Of the Catholic. MethO'
dists South, and Christian churches.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15
PERSONAL.

Washington correspondent says 1t is pretty
well understood in certain quarters that three mem
bers of the cabinet are opposed to giving Jefferson
Davis any trial whatever, being willing that Ae
should leave the country never to return. Tha
same correspondent says the president is strongly
in favor Of his trial before civil tribunal.
R NJ. I. Hunter has changed from heavy, port.
1t is said the evidence against Wirtz grows worse
and worse every hour, and that the only hope left
for him viz that he was possibly car&ng out
bis erneties by order OF his supcg4ors-is utterly
exploded.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15
ng-A Memphis paper relaIqs he oa,e

Ey-A Memphis paper relates the case
Of Southern female refaGee who bad
Only one faded calico dress hat she wore
upon her back. a benevolent gentleman
had collection ,eken up for her. and re-
allied fifteen dollars 70, her benefit Sne
at once repaired 70 dry good store.
where she paid thir cen dollars for lace
collar.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15

Little Sia. aud Medicine Bottle, when
sentenced TO be hung. received the sen
teuee with becoming diguiy. aud one,
striking on his breast, said the Great
Spirit had made him q man aud not =
squaw, and be was not afraid 70 die.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15

EF The Emperor Of France has been
showing his confidence in the stability OF
bis Government, BY ab'eb,ing himself
fom Paris nearly all this summer. He
spent forty days ia Algiers. aud since bis
return has been al several watering
places, ard travelling in Switzerland.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15

GE- CHARLEY" said father to lis
son, while they were working at a saw
mill, "what possesses you TO associate With
such girl as you do =? When l was q,
your age, could go with the giEls Of
lie first cut"
The FIRST cut is always a slab." said
the son, as he assisted the old man ia
rolling over a log.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15
nrTbe nlav of the "Corf.dsro T.,

EyThe play of the "CoHfederate's
Daughter" is having great success in one
of the London theatres Gen. Butler ap-
pears in il as The Tyrant of New Or.
leans" makes love improperly to the
Confederate's daughter. but is foiIed BY
faithful negro, who has fight with But
Ter and beats him with broadsword in a
square fight. Butler is removed from
command and the Confederate's daugh-
ter triunphs. The play is highly exei..
ing.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15

She wore a handsome crinoine on the
day when FIRST we met, and she scudded
like a schooner with a cloud OF canvas
set. As she swept along The pavement,
with grandeur ct to kill. | saw her but a
moment. yet methinks | see her still.
The wind was on bender, and as ssu-
cy as witch, and it played the very
dickens with dust. dimity, and sich. The
CATERS were delicious which hcr feet
made to till-I saw her but a moment
vet methinks | see her still
She scooted around the corner, ard
streaming out behind, her crinoline and
calico we're rompiug 10 the wind; to have
kept them in position would have batlled
twice her skill saw her but a moment,
vet methinks see her still
l shut my eyes tremenjas. for didn't
want to see display of pretty ankles
when il wasn't meant for ma; and until |
lose my senses, am sure | never will
saw her but moment, yet meihlnks l
see her still.-Mobile News.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15

Mr.. William Kieselwetter. painter OF
some eminence. and a scientific explorer
Of Central Asia, died at GoGha, on Aug.
30th last.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15
There are eight regular female phvsic

There are eight regular female physic
ians in PLilaaelphia-alI Of whom are III
good prac,ice--snd one of them IL 50
overw helmed with business that she keeps
three horses in constant use.
So says ar exchange. Out of mercy
10 horse ilssh we recommend this female
Bscalspius to employ steam power.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15
Merchant Tailoring Business,

in all It's vari0us branches. Having an experience
OF nearly thirty yeas be feels confident of his ali
ity To give satisfaction to all who muy favor him
with their patronage-a liberal share OF which he
sUlic'i- from the public.
Having resided aud carried on business in Sharon
for many years noctin'ly refers to the citizens
Of that place and vic. .lty.
II shop Il in the Masonic Hall building, second
story. over DIncy ~ MJormans.
Aug. 81 lsG5. #
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15

E~A man in passing through gate
way in the dark, hit his nose against
post.
IL wish that post was in hi" said
be.
"Better wish II was somewhere else,
said bystander, "you might run agsin't
Il again"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15
39roffssiional GmOs,
S. T. ALFORD.
Attorney and Counsellor at Ii

AttOrney ana VOunseIIOr at Law.
CANTON, MISS.
~ ENERAL Agent for the purchase and sale of
w Real Esfnte and the Hiring of Freedmen (:
will attend with promptness and fidelity to all
business entrusted to his care in Madison and the
adjoining counties.
rn Office in the new building near the Post.
Office.
Aug. 20--ly.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15

~ There were three cases Of murd'r and man
slaughter in enc dag In Lexington, Ksntucky' lAsi
vok.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15
Ee. ". SCATTER,
NERCTrArTT TAJT0T,

WTOULD respect liy inform his old friends Nsc
w and customers, and the public general. Es
ly, that he has removed from Sharon and set h:
Ted in Canton where he will cOntinus the
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-10-15

Ey- One of our reporters has stolen
the following "prose poem" from the
portfolio of Bricks, (which both Of them
ought to be ashamed of themselves :"
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-04
A GROWN OF GLORY.
STERLING'S AMBR0SIA,

Is willing 20 recommend H. Three years OF rapidly in
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tbs Warranted To Please.
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sep25-dkwly
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-04
Philosophy of Marriage.
yU,HE PRoPRIEToRs oFrHE NEW YORK MUSE

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Of Anatomy have "~termined, regardless Of ex-
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Depression mpoency, Loss % Energy and Manly Pow
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ed Free receipt Of four stamps ey addressing seere-
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Broadway. New Tors jan2i-tv
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-04

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Prompted by desire to benefit the afflicted and unfoItu-
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Free Of Chdrge.
Please inclose paid envelope addressed to your
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