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The colored citizen., 1866-05-19
The E. L. Lyceum held their regular

The E. L. Lyceum held their regular
weekly meeting, President Parham in the
chair. After prayer, the exercises were
commenced by appointing Messrs. Mann,
Knox, and Thompson as judges to decide
the merits of the discussion. Subject
discussed: Is there more virtue among
the educated or the ignorant. For first,
Messrs. Tolliver and Ball the latter,
Sampson and Folton. After some delib-
Grafton by the Judges they decided IN
favor of the latter; after which Miss.
Josephine Ross sang, in her usual happy
style, "Then Remember Me-" and, on
being encored, sang " Babylon is Fallen"
Mr.. Sampson being called upon for an
essay, but not having MS MSS, was ex-
cused. Mr.. j. Hagerman sang Lura
Lee in fine style, was also encored, but
declined. The remainder of the persons
on the programme being absent, the busi-
ness committee reported the following
for discussion: Are the pursuits of the
colored people prejudicial to their inter-
ests. Affirmative, E. R. Miller, A V.
Thompson; negative, J. W. Waters, Dr..
Cary.
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19
IMMORTAL

Our daily papers tell us, on Monday,
that the negro is so much on the increase
that the highways and byways, the alleys
and open lots are crowded with them.
On Tuesday, they shed tears of sorrow
over his new made grave, and tell us
''He is passing away,
Like short winter day."
from the face of the earth. Lo, the poor
negro He sufereth, dieth but riseth
again, like Phenix, from his own ashes
Consequently, is here again on Wednes-
dav
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19

The CoLoRED CITIZEN enter
prising journal now contains a department
which is under the control of a corps Of
editors in louisville We hope this new
move will have the effect of deepening the
interest in and extending he circulation
of this valuable paper The editors Of the
Louisville Department are Horace Morris,
Jno H. Mason, and Marsh Woodson,
gentlemen who, we learn, are every way
qualified for their positions.-Colored
TenneSSedn.
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19
EDUCATIONAL.

The School Board noticed in your last
weeks issue, met, and organized them
selves into Boiy, electing the follow
ing gentlemen officers to serve one year.
Mr.. Austin Hubbard, Pres. aud Peter
Lewis, Q. B. Jones, Vice-Pres.; Horace
Morris, Secy. John G. N. Fowles, Ass.
Secretary /; and n. b. Rogers, Treas, all
whom are we'll known and reliable gen
tlemen
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19

IA correspondent writes us from Leba-
non, Ky as follows: "A company of
citizens Of Bradfordsville, Ky, on May
18th, entered Lebanon, and began to ex-
hibit themselves by cursing, shooting aud
annoying the citizens. These loafers
styled themselves, 1.-The Kentucky Bull
dogs" The citizens of Lebanon tur.4ed
out, armed with swords, axes, hoes, old
shot guns, rides, muskets and pistols, and
for about ten minutes the battle ragged,
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19
HoSPITAL MEETImG

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Hospital Association, held May 10th, at
Fifth Street Baptist church, was well
attended. There was nothing done of
Importance, except the regular monthly
business. after which general collection
was taken up. The congregation respon-
ded nobly to the call for assistance. After
the close of the meeting, there was two
couples united in the holy bonds of we'd
lock. The brides and grooms moved up
the church, to the station appointed them
by Rev. HI. Adams, who, with the usual
solemn forms made them one.
Two souls with but single thought,
Two hearts that beat as one.
Then stepping uD saluted the bride, as
is usual on such occasions, "a part of
the ceremony [ wish he would employ
me to perform.) The wholel party then
left the church amidst the approving
smile Of allipresent
We are sorry to say that some young
men acted very unbecoming during the
ceremony. Young man, to demand the
respect Of others. thou shouldst respect
thyself
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19

In the Episcopal Convention,
Tuesday, Mr. Hawley opened resolution
declaring it the duty Of the Convention
to contend for the political rights Of col
ored .men. A motion to lay the resolu--
ton on the table was voted down bv a
large majority, and the resolution was
referred to the appropriate committee.
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19

before devised. In confidence he made
known his invention to white friend,
who gobbled up the idea, made and sold
the articles, pocketed and grew rich on
the proceeds, and left his poor /" semi
African" benefactor " youth to fortune
and to fame unknown"
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19
THE OHIO C0NGKE5s ID n.

Ohio gained an enviable distinction
during the war by the ability Of her gen
erals; and she is now attracting no lesa
attention from the ability Of her congress
sional delegation. a correspondent Of
the New York Independent gives graphic
pictures Of the men of whom if is compos-
ed. Schenck,'' she says, looks like a
German Just from Faderland- an unmit-
igated Tenton N This wonderfully en-
phatic and incesive manner; his clear,
rapid utterance his short sharp sentences;
his trenchant telling thoughts. make him
one Of the most effective speakers in the
House" " Bingham is the opposite Of
General Schenck. He is a Weird looking
man, thin and angular, with long hair,
large nose, sunken, but brilliant eyes" ."-
Il" Girding himselflike giant, what com
manding argument, what keen invcctive,
what cutting sarcasm, what earnestness,
what fervor is poured out as he masters
'hO SiiNhiS ~ o'iSS- hSHttg Io lHc Ioi-
liest man in Congress and the king Of
managers He has powerful physique,
All exuberant vitality, handsome face, and
a splendid crown Of hair, as men of his
mould are sure to have. He is one Of the
omnipresent men. If you 60 into the
Senate, yon are sure to see Ashley. If
You look down from the the gallery Of
the House, you see Ashley. If you turn
in Your seat, there is Ashley. If you 60
to concert, to a lecture, to reception
any where. there is Ashley, great and
radiant, and never alone. a self-made
man, foremost Radical, consecrated to
all progression nay the day be many
before We shall say, we no longer see
Ashley. " Garfield is a rising man in
Congress. He has the sanguine temper
ament, the Saxon face and hair. He is a
pleasant, effective speaker, displaying in
his speech that love Of beauty which runs
through his nature like vein Of gold"
phelaoarSeF, tne least snowy, and
perhaps the ablest statesman from Ohio,
seems the most unobtruslve Of men a
well bnilt man, with strongly marked
motive temperament, with bald head and
overhanging causative preponderance Of
brow, as he sits easy in his retired seat,
day after day, he might scarcely be motto
ed amid the many demonstrative men
around him, when he does speak he is
heard. Diligent and patient in investi-
cation, careful in judgment, weighing
every action Of great subject, slow and
sound in conclusion, when he comes to
that conclusion, both Congress and the
people wish to know what it Is, and &C.
cept it as the verdict Of wise man.
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19
NOTICE.

Don't forget that Henry Cuzzens keeps
the best Ice Cream, Sherbet, and Soda
Wafer in the city, at 344 Walnut st.
See his advertisement elsew. ere.
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19
HOSPITAL MEETING.

The Hospital Association win hold
their next regular Monthly Meeting at
Fifth Street Baptist Church, Monday
evening, May 21st. Business OF impor-
tance to be transacted. Come early.
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19

Be not the slave OF authority II
you think anything Of yourself, think
for yourself.
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19
ITEMS.

bilitles of life -
ITEMS
j. A. Hunt, on Friday last, sold the
house and lot No 66 Richmond Street,
to Humphrey Dixon, for $4,000.
Chas E. Clark, well-known citizen of
our city. proprietor of the Burnet House
Barber Shop, died very suddenly on
Monday morning, of apoplexy.
Rev W. P Newman and David An
derson have been elected by the Union
BabtisA Church, Delegates to the North
- ~~-s-s : : sss='sa=-a= = s1.--,. ann.
A Acolored military company, under GEM
mand of Capt. E. Jones, paraded in
Columbus, O., on the 18th inst, and We're
by D. Jenkins Esq.
friedrich Douglas in recent letter
takes strong ground against the plan of
the Reconstruction Committee.
The Convention of non-E Episcopal
Methodists has been in session in our
city for several days past. A report
favoring the reconstruction plan of Con-
gress was adopted
Our Agent, Mr.. J. P. Sampson, will
shortly make tour through the West,
in behalf Of the Citizen. We hope our
friends everywhere will give him warm
reception.
There seems to be some probability Of
a speedy trial being granted to Jeff. Davis.
The Indictment has been drawn up.
A committee of three, Messrs Wash
burne, Le. Blond and Bartwell, has been
appointed to investigate the Memphis
riots.
A combination has been formed in
Memphis to prevent colored men acting
as porters and hackman. Several hack
men who ventured out several evenings
after the riot were fred at
The Black Swan, Miss Greenfield, is
engaged in organizing a colored corcert
troupe.
The trustees Of Zion Church have made
some improvements in their house of
worship, with an eye to taste AMI security
in case Of accident. New steps have
been built in front, and the doors made to
swing outward.
The funeral services of Mr.. Charles E.
Clark, late proprietor of the famous Bur-
net House Barber Shop, was so respect
tu and costly in all its bearing. that we
feel bound to give it special mention.
The funeral was announced for Wednes-
day morning, at nine o'clock, from the
residence Of his parents, and accordingly
large number OF our best citizens were
IN attendance. Prominent among the
gentlemen were the leading boss BARRIERS
OF the city. The services were conducted
by the Rev. Mr.. Scott, pastor of New
Street Church, one of the ablest minis
ters we have.
The coffin was metallic of the finest ma
hogany finish, and heavily mounted with
SILVER plates and railing. With the ex-
ception of Mr.. Lincoln's, it was the finest
coihn we ever saw. The long line of car
rlages were preceded by citizens, mar
shaled by Messrs. J. Freeman and Porter.
who accompanied the remains to the
cal Of Broadway.
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19

The House has passed by vote Of
1926 a bin forbidding .tho 4isfranchise-
ment of colored men in the territories.
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19

Acolored military company, under GEM
mand of Capt. E. Jones, paraded in
Columbus, o., on the 18th inst, and were
by D. Jenkins Esq.
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19

Dropping in at the Oldham House, a
few evenings since, we were regaled Wi h
some choice music, rendered BY Messrs.
Oldham. Cox, Smothers, Turner and
Nichols. The orchestra consisted Of 1st
and "a. violins, flute, guitar and contra
bass, and the amateur performers sustain
ed their parts well.
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19

Rev. W. P. Newman and David An
derson have been elected by the Union
BabtisA Church, Delegates to the North
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19

Friedrich Douglas in a recent letter
takes strong ground against the plan of
the Reconstruction Committee.
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19

The Convention of non-Episcopal
Methodists has been in session in our
city for several days past A report
favoring the reconstruction plan of Con-
gress was adopted.
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19

Chas. E. Clark, a well known citizen of
our city. proprietor of the Burnet House
Barber Shop, died very suddenly on
Monday morning, of apoplexy.
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19

j. A. Hunt, On Friday last, sold the
house and lot No. 66 Richmond Street,
to Humphrey Dixon, for $4,000.
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19

There seems to be some probability of
\ speedy trial being granted to Jeff. Davis.
The Indictment has been drawn up.
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19

Our Agent, Mr.. J. P Sampson, will
shortly make tour through the West,
in behalf Of the Citizen. We hope our
friends everywhere will give him a warm
reception.
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19

A committee of three, Messrs. Wash
ourne, Le. Blond and Bartwell, has been
appointed to investigate the Memphis
riots.
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19

Colored Citizen Company,
Publishers,
The colored citizen., 1866-05-19

A combination has been formed in
Memphis to prevent colored men acting
as porters and hackman. Several hack
men who ventured out several evenings
after the riot were fred at.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-11-22

The age Is prolific In lottery schemes but
there 81 one nt Columbus, Ohio, styled the
Franklin benefit Association under the
auspices of Gen John A. Logan, aH Presl-
dent, that caps the climax in the way of sys'
temntc rascality-nt least one of the agents,
who callsl himself john l.. Andrews, and
claims 10 he domclcd at New Bloc
mingtou Marion county, Ohio, Is Ger
taiuly very ingenious swindlcr as We shall
show
About month since the said Andrews
sent sundry circulars of the Association
with a sample ticket to a lady in this viein-
ity. which she was requested to buy or dis.
pose Of The ticket was numbered 1850. A
few days ago this lady received letter
from Andrews stating that the ticket had
drawn ptilc Of five hundred dollars I!
which he would obtain for her ON certain
conditions. OF course she was delighted
aud told her friends Iiut II seems that her
sister had received similar letter, and u
ticket of the same number, and on inquiry
il turns out that there are quite u number
Of persons in this vicinity who have drawn
the five hundred dollar prilc-all with
ticket 1850
Here is the very artlul way In which MIR
John /. Andrews runs his swindlng ma
chine and which we give the benefit of our
circulation free gratis without even the
hope Of getting ticket numbered lo'o'
TUESDAY. Oct 70, lS66.
Dear Madam; You win see by the Cat
alogur that the ticket YOU hold, has drawn
a prize of five hundred dollars.
lfyou viii tell no ono. and follow my in
sttuctions. You can obtain part, or the
whole OF the prize.
This money does not como out OF my
pocket. nor even pass through my hands,
hut COMES Ia YOU direct from the Treas.
urer's Onice but | shall expect You 10
show your "Grcen Backs 10 your friends,
aud sell all the tickets You can for me in
future distributions, rs all the benefit ! de
rive, is a commission upon all tickets sold
through my office.
To obtain this prize money YOU must
have a receipt irum the Trustees, to show
that your ticket has been paid for to get
one, write me a letter dated to-day (oct
Inth.l aud enclose $40 for one-htth, So for
une-half or $50 for the whole, being sHrt 10
state ia your letter the number of each
Treasury note OF Bank hill you send also,
10 write YOUR name Yourself upon one
corner Of the back of each, to- 0roid Suspicion
aud prevent the return of your money and
order dishonorcd by the Trustees.
BE very careful what You write, rs have
10 upeu an the letters l receive before the
Roard of Trustees. and they finding the
date of your letter II viii alter the Post
mark aud money correct. will send You
receipt that will secure to YOU the money
Your ticket has drawn.
As soon as You receive the Trustees ~
cept. you will forward your ticket 10 th'
Treasurer aud tell him 10 what ENpreS'
Office 20 send Your prize money. aud when
YOU receive the money. you will deliver ths
Trustees receipt 60 the Express. who vii
return 10 "a the Treasurer 90 show that th,
ptiEc has been paid,
Hoping that you will not bctray my con
iidencc Boo you. aud that you will sell many
tickets for me.
I am your friend.
JuuN l. ANDREWS.
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TRTTSTEE s SIZE

NOTICE i hereby given, that, pursuant to
~ the provisions Of Deed Of Trust made
BY Charles y. Hookeffor the benefit u VIM.
Austin, deceased. on the lst day Of May, A. ID.
1886, 10 secure the payment Of a PROMISE
note nuder seal for the principal sum Of S46Od.
said note dated lst May, 1856 and due l2months
after date, and credited by $1,000 ON Feb. 18th,
1853, aud $1,000 LIST Dec. 1850, and Sl0015th June,
1860, the undersigned, Trustee, will proceed
on the
3nth DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1866. =
in front Of the Capital, in the city Of jackson,
between the hours Of IL O'clock, NJ. and 3
o'clock, T.. NJ, TO expose TO public sale. for cash,
at public cutlery, 10 the highest bidder, the
lands named in said Deed Of Trust. or 70 much
thereof rs may be necessary for the satisfae-
ton Of the balance Of $500 principal. and law
full interest, now due on said uote--said lands
described as follows; Lying and being In the
county Of Kinds. and State Of Mississippi. near
TO or adjoining the city Of jackson, to-wit: Is
acres Ia f. u Of \ T.. q. and 20 acres being the
westend Of +. i ;. +. = of sec. No.nine, T. five
Of range No. one, east, containing in all - acres
be the same more or less. Acting as Trustee.
| shall only convey TO the purchaser such title
as is vested in me as Trustee aforesaid, al
though the title is considered good. This sale
is made on the written request of the EXecu-
triX Of said Austin.
J. II. LEDBETTER, Trustee.
jackson, Sept 10Th. lStG-wtds.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-11-22

j. NJ. Dugan, foreman in the Min
noapolis Chronicle Office, had dis
pute with a negro printer on Monday
last, when the latter attempted to XII
him with knife Dugan received o
blow on his arm, seveHng the main
artery He lies In critical state from
loss Of blood
General Howard Of Cincinnati has
contracted 10 complete within eight
months. railroad from Corinth,
Miss, to Hamburg, on the Tennessee
river, near the Shiloh battle ground.
Ia Virginia the fayorte idea appears
20 be the Introduction Of European
labor. and The distribution Of lands
among the immigrants on a sort Of
modified system Of tcnantry.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-11-22

4 locomotive, drawing a tram on
ordinary roads, has lately arrived in
Paris, from Nantes The engine has
tubular boiler, with tender, etc, and
is provided with n guiding apparatus,
worked by one man, and accompanies
all its eyolntions with great facility,
and can turn on n curve Of II very
short radius, on a level road where
the grade does not exceed three feet
I'm one hundred
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-11-22
Attention, Physicians.

4 OFFER FOR SALE the following Real
4 Estate, situated in the town Of Dover, III
Nnzoo county, viz:
A LOT of one acre. ON which there Is an
Office, co attaining two rooms, suitable Tor Il
sIeepng apartment and dispensary neatly
papcrcd. and in good repair. There is Cls-
tern convenient to the office, which Is now IN
good order.
Also u LOT Of two acres, on which there
are a Stable. Crib and all the necessary stable
Buildings. and. in addition, Horse Pond, anu
" lot well set with Bermuda Grass.
The Lots are near each other, and the build
ings thereon were used by myself while was
practising my profession In the town Of Dover.
The location is II good one for physician,
either with or without family, and the build
ings were erected with an eye to the conNe-
nencc Of any one engaged in the practice OF
medicine. For further particulars apply in
person. or by letter, TO me, in lazoo CITY; or,
to Or. l.. Rice, at Dover, Miss.
ocl2 dlw-wlml r. {. MCCANN, NJ. u.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-11-22
CITATION.

TO Amanda Hail. residence unknown, Allen
Sellars, James Sellars, Elizabeth Netherllng,
wife of Levi Netherling, of the State of Tex
as, and Eliza Rhymes, wife of james Rhymes,
of the State of California;:
VOU are hereby cited to appear before the
Il Probate Court of the county OF Newton,
State OF Mississippi, on the 81 Monday OF De-
cember next to show cause why the petltlon
of NJ. G. SeIars, administrator of the estate of
Mary Selars, deceased, praying for sale OF
all the real estate Of said intestate, should not
be granted, &c.
BY order of Court, the Sd Monday of De-
tODer, A. d. 1906 ,,,,
THOMAS KEITH.
oct % wjt# CLERK.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-11-22
InNOiYenf Notice.

WHEREAS, by an order of the Probate
w Court of Newton County, State oil Mis-
sissippi, made at the last October term, A. d.
1866, thereof, the estate Of lsham Futch, de-
ceased, was declared insolyent: New there
fore all persons holding claims against said es-
tate, are hereby notified to come forward and
have said claims duly probated and registered
in the register kept by the Clerk, within twelve
months from the date of the first publication
hereof, or they will be barred.
+. l.. MUIRELL,
oct N wR AdminiStra
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-11-22
THE STATE OF MIssIsi


Simpson County.
III the Probate Court Of said SimpsoH Cod
To Dooembcr Term A. D.. 1866.
To Elizabeth Heniphiu, wife Of - III
hill. stephen Ilemphill, samuel Hem
Wade Ilemphiii. Nancy flemphill. an.
other persons interested In the estate q sam
uel Hemphill, deceased.
Won are hereby cited to be and personals
u appear at the next December term Of y /,
Probate Court Of said simpson county. % =
holden a the court house Thereof. in ths town
81 West,ille, on the "a Monday uf, laaen'5sf,
1906 then AMI there 20 answer the petition Of
J. n. Hemphill. on fle In said court, praying
for a sale q tbe n w 81 section no n. and
sw = 81 section no 2 The " o. sex 4
section No 2. These X ofnw = Of section no
?; and twcuty aere-, more or les. Of 2 ! q ne
y q section no 10, al IN township number u
north cf range numhFr 7, east. containing go
arres. more - les. - the property q said
samuel Hfulphill tleceazull. flSr an equal divis-
len and distribufiou among the hCirs II said
tIeccdcnt
Wifnezs. the Houorahle John =.
Is. nliun. Judge a the Probate Court q
said county. the Third Monday q o.
fol,er. A. D.. 1sE. and aeal q sid Court an
uext.l. Issued October "a. fees.
+. l. INCIDENTALLY
octs5r5t. Probste CleFk-
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-11-22
MACHINERY.
FN.cntor,s Notice.

VV~uEnEAS. Letters Tcstamentary on tbs
w Estate 81 james Guutcr. dcccased
were granted % TIE understood. ~ the April
called term. A. u. tSl9. 81 the Prohatc Court
af paws county. Mississippi now at persQns
having claims aFainst leceieut. ar uotihc,l @
present them. dulH Tfohaicd. within The tins
limited ~ law. or they viii ~ fancNcr harred,
and pers5ns owing said estate viii pleas make
immcsliate payment
!. T. " kiBe n. ExeCui5T
af the estate u James Gunter, deC'd
cci.23w g.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-11-22
musKINGUnd VALLEY
II GIN A. w d R IA y
Corner Market and Third SITS,
EVANSVILLE, ONO.

HAVING added greatly to my former ex-
III tensive facilities | am now turning out
large number ofmy improved Portable steam
Engines and Portable Circular saw Mills.
Those already received and in operation are
giving the most entire satisfaction. Thereisnow
hardly a state or Territory IN the Union but
that my Improved Portable Engines and saw
Mills are in use. All my Engines have spark
arrester stacks ON them which arrest the
sparks.
/ would respectfully refer you to the follow
ing gentlemen and certificates for the porta-
bilty, utility and practical operations Of my
Portable steam Engines and Saw Mills:
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-11-22

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years
N from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay,
aud all the effects ofyouthhl indlscretion, wifi,
for the sake Of suffering humanity, send free 10
10 all who needit the receipt and directions
for making the simple remedy by which he
was cured. sufferers wishing to profit by the
advertisers experience, can do so BY address
ing, In perfect confidence,
JOHN Is. OGDEN,
Oci-3mw No. ~ Cedar st.. New York.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-11-22
Notice 10 Creditors.

WHEREAS, Letters of Administration on
w the estate of John G. Gowan, deceased,
were granted to the undersigned, at the March
term, A. d. 1866, of the Probate Court OF Slmp
son county, Mississippi; Now all persons hay-
ing claims against the estate of said decedent
are hereby required to have the same proba-
ted and registered within the time limited by
law, or they will be forever BORED
4. II. GOWAM, -
oct p w5t Administrator.