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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05
More Good News from the President
Important Disclosure.

The following statement, the Mem
phis Argus says, it has reason to be-
iieve is perfectly reliable:
president johnson has written
letter to friend at one OF the lnte-
rior towns of West Tennessee, in
which he declares that he is only
waiting for Texas to do as the other
Southern States have dOne-abolish
slavery, declare secession null ana
void. &c..-in order to issue his pro-
clamation declaring general amnes-
ty, and that the lately rebellions
States having complied with all the
requirements of the Government
have resumed all the relations to a
completely restored Union, and are
entitled to "equal rights " with all
the other States. In a word, TINS
proclamation is to be all that the
most ardent lovers of Peace and
Union could desire-all that has
been so long promised and expected.
1t is to end the war oficidlIy-restorc
the Hobeds Corpus everywhere, and
admit the Southern members to Con
eress, subject only to the Constltu-
tional right of that body to examine
into and decide upon the credentials
and qualifications of each individual
member. In the letter referred to,
the President reiterateS his deter
|mination to take no step backward
in the course of policy he has marked
ont, and declares his fixed, unalter-
able resolve to restore the Constitu-
ton and the Union, and to carry out
to their legitimate consequences ana
conclusions, the position he has
assumed. He intends firmly to see
that all the States have that repre-
sentation in Congress to which the
Constitution entities them, and to
recognize a majority of the Repre-
spntatives of all the States as The
/ Congress,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05

TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTIoN-The
New York papers give us most slngu-
lar episode, developed by recent muir
der case. 1t is the drama Of the Ticket
of Leave Man." enacted in real life. A
young man Of the name of Cregan got
into bad company, and was finally sent
to the State prison. On coming out. be
determined to reform. He married a
young mlliner, 10 whom he was devoted
" attached, and who knew nothing of his
antecedents. Unfortunately, he was met
and recognized by some Of his former evil
associates. They surrounded him. and
finally made his home their rendezvous,
where they concocted their plans and de.
posted their plumber, Cregan's entreaties
and prayers were met by the threat OF ex-
posture to his wife. Anxious to save her
the blow, Cregan yielded. At length
Cahill, one of the leaders of the gang
suspected that bis victim was becoming
FESTIVE, and that it was necessary he
should be put out Of The way. One night
Cahill called upon him. and told Cregar
he must 90 with him-no crime would b'
committed, but Cregan must watch out
side. while be (Cahill) entered. lie did
so Cahill went through the building. me
a policeman. and told him burglar wa
at the front door. The officer went round
and caught him. He was recognized
brought to the sessions, and under falls
name again sent to the State prison 70
five years. A few weeks after. some 9th
ers Of the gang got to quarreling. an
Cregan,s knowledge Of the shooting {
officer Duryes came to the notice Of th
District Attorney. He sent for Cregan'
vile. heard her story. and was Statistic
that her husband was the dupe OF other
. and procured bis pardon.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05

FENIAN NEWS FROM FRANCE
According TO the latest accounts from
the United States, the central com
mittee of the FenianS contemplated
assisting Spain in her war with
Chill. They were said to he solicit
ing from the Spanish Government
the delivery of letters of marque,
and engaged to use the first vessel
fttdc out to protect the coast OF
Cuba, and to to employ the rest OF
their ships in defending the seaportS
and commerce of Spain i'll Other
parts of the world Paris Constltu-
tionel, March 4th.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05

There is an old lady in Algiers, eigh'
ty-six years of age. who walks every
morning 10 church with a step as ligh,
and easy as that OF the Youngest. and
does the most minute Of fine sewing dur
ing the day. Her intellect is clear. and
her temperament cheerful. She is full OF
good works and her charities have been
numerous. Wo do not give her name as
she is Of a modest and .re,ireing DISPOSE
ton and would shrink from the public eye.
" o. Picoyune.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05
1lNIyERsIrY or MIss1zslPPI.


The members Of the &shior clas Of
1861, Of the University u Mississippi.
are requested ,esend The SUBJECTS d their
orations to one Of no uadsSslSped. who
have been requested Nv ~. Waddsl To-
make all arrangeusn.s dscsssssy ttor our
class. 1t is earnestly hoped that each
member will comply with this. request by
the e5sh Of May. The class will speak
on the 9sth Of June.
F. A.. Porr,
T. N. RxEsRs.
WIZ. HANDY,
Committee.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05

THE SOUTHERN RAILROAD.-Thc
Vicksburg Journal, of Saturday last,
says:
The recent rains have destroyed
three bridges and washed away two
hundred yards Of the track between
Jackson and Morton. Big Black Is
over its banks, and it is impossible to
do any work on the bridge. In ii
few days the managers hope to have
the road in running order again, and
no effort will be spared to repair the
damage as speedily as possible. We
hope that our contemporaries through
out the State will be more chary of
their structures concerning this road,
until they acquaint themselves with
the difficulties attendant upon its
completion.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05

A STORY TINGED WITH ROMANCE The
Wheeling West Virginia Intelligencer
relates a remarkable story. About ten
years ago. a young man Of finished edu-
cation and polished manners "wooed and
won" the hand and heart of the daugh~
ter of neighbor. Possessed Of the girls
affections, under the promise OF marriage,
the young man worksd the ruin of the
Girl. after which he informed her that his
object having been gained he would now
leave his victim to the scorn Of the world
and seek his fortune in the far West.
He went. The girl followed. and for nine
years she kept on his trail. over,aking
him but once. in California. where he
again fed from her. Eventually he be-
lieveL her dead. and came back TO her
native place. Judge Of his surprise. and
that Of the whole community, when he
was followed in a short time by the sup
posed dead girl. who was accompanied
by a bright-haired girl Of some nine year
Of are. Confronted with the charge o
his wrong and deception, and the strong
arm Of the Law having been invoked. th'
beirayer was compelled to make reslitu
ton as much as possible by marrying tn
girl whom he so terribly wronged. AM
who had followed him half across a con
tinent. The parties are now living q
man and wife at the scene Of their fOrme
loves.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05

FIRE IN CINcINNATI.- Cincinnati Mar.
8, 866.-Pike's Opera House was de-
stroyed by fire last night; loss fully one
million dollars. Several adjoining build
ings we're also burned to the ground, in
volving a total loss of over two million
dollars. The Phoenix had two policies
in the fire, viz: $1,000 on the Enquirer
building, and SO, 500 on the stock of K
w. Carroll & Co.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05
rz~A Young laJv o, Cleveland. OF

Hg-A young lady Of Cleveland. Ohio.
advertsies for young gentleman to act
as amanuenss. He must be able to
write and cipher, and when not engaged.
he will be expected to read poetry with
feeling and converse with ease, and b.
able to play cribbage and backgammon.
He must expect to be kissed when she
is pleased. and cuffed when she is not ;
but as her temper is acknowledged to be
good, there will probably be more kissing
than cutting. There is a good chance for
somebody.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05

Coop REroRrs FROM THE SEA ISLANDS.
Gen. Scott, Of the Freedmen's Bureau. ;
accompanied BY few friends and citizens
Of Charleston. returned yesterday from a
brief tour Of inspection Of the Sea Islands.
Relations between the freedmen and the
former owners Of plantations areimprov-
ing every day. The former are entering
into contracts. and the prospects, encours
aging that everything will be shortly H.,
duced to a harmonious and profitable
system Of labor and living.-Charleston
Courier.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05

LEGAL DECISIoN.-IIOn. ThOS. IL.
Davis. Judge of the Probate Court OF
Monroe county, has pronounced a
decision sustaining the action of a
guardian in investing the funds of a
ward in Confederate securities. The
case will probably be appealed TO the
High Court of Errors and Appeals.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05
Forrest Stays his Assailant.
Trial of Anderson for Murder.
ARREST OF GAMBLERS In N. Y. CITY.
Commercial Intelligence.
INTERESTING GENERAL NEWS
ETC.


fTOul Int view oilcduo lhucS, gu iho''
MEMPHIS, April IA letter from
Sunnower county, Mississippi, says ne
gro employed on Gen. Forresr's planta'
ton, while assaulting his negro sick wife
yesterday. was demonstrated with by
Forrest. The negro drew a knife, and
attempted to kill Forrest. who. after re.
ceiving a wound in the hand. seized an
axe, and killed the negro. Forrest gave
himself up. The sheriff and negroes on
the plantation justify the killing.
PHILADELPHIA April IA large Re-
publican meeting was held at Camden.
Nj, and resolutions were unanimously
passed condemning Scovill's course. and
urging the election of Cathill Later in
the evening Scovill was serenaded by the
Democrats, but no speeches were made.
Cheers were given for the President. Sen
ator Cowan and ex Senator Stockton.
New York. April 1.-The steamer
Flambeau from Savannah the eth has
arrived.
The trial of James Anderson. for the
murder, robbery, and mal-treatment Of
Union prisoners at Andersonville, com.
menced on the 26th ult.
New York. April 1.-Ferren and
Hallman, proprietors of a gambling estab-
lishment, we're arrested on the complaint
of Southern gentlemen who lost "a, 900
at their faro bank.
A Washington dispatch says. the per-
son arrested a week or two ago, on sus-
piciou of being the guerrilla Quantrell.
proves to be one VIM. L. Hamilton, who
was discharged.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-The Presi.
dent has cancelled the exequaturs Of
Claudus Edward Hobicht. of New York,
and S. NJ. Scenson, at New Orleans, both
Consuls for Sweden and Norway.
jules Faivre, in recent speech in the
French Senate. contrasted Nspoleon's
declared policy and actual deeds. and de-
nounced the glaring immoraIiles of
French society under the Imperial reign.
The address created tumultuous sensa'
ton 10 the Senate.
RICHMOND, March 3l'-Hon. Alexan-
der H. Stephens arrived here to night,
en- route for Washington.
CHICAGO, March 4l-Flour quiet.
Wheat active at lc. advance. Corn Az
Oats este. Lard 49,. Dressed hogs
$40 rs.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05

~ Extract from private letter
from Franklin, Tenn:
The Confederate dead are now
being removed from the battle field
and cemetery, to burial ground on
the farm of Col. John McGavOck,
two miles from town. Each State
sends money TO remove her own
dead.
The Texans, MissisSippians and
TennesSeean have been removed.
No money has as yet been received
from the other States. As soon as IT
arrives the work will go ON.
Shall the gallant dead of Generals
Sharp'S, Brantly's, Lowry's, Sears
and FeatherstOne's brigades and
other Mississippi troops rest in ileiI
shallow graves, unmarked save by
headboards improvised of ammuni
tion boxes, and ON bleak bill side
unprotected by fence OF even shade
tree! What say you, Mississippi
ans
Ex-Governor John McDougall. Of Cali
iornia, died % the 30th ult.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05

FoUND.-A pair of silver framed
spectacles; one glass broken. The
owner can have them by applying at
this office and paying for this adver-
tiSempnt,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05

FALL IN PRIcEs.-The New York Eve
ming Post Of the 9lss Of March. says there
was general decline in goods Of all
kinds on the 10Th. and concessions in all
kinds Of dress goods were large. extend
ing to prints and all kinds Of fine fabrics.
Standards aod woolens were affected the
lightest. The fall in one month in the
price of some Of the goods sold at auction
yesterday. was reported at fully fifty per
cent, though the average decline may
not extend to over twenty or twenty 6va
per cent. There Is avery general feeling
Of insecurity in business circles; amount
ing TO almost a panic in some quarters.
Real estate and rent were falling. The
corn market is easy. Five per cent.
Government stocks firm. With an increas'
ing inquiry for seven.thiftles.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05

CAPT. INGE.-The Natchez Courier
announces the death of Capt. IL. y.
Inge. He was born near Plaquemine,
in this State, served through the war
as a captain in the 10th Mississippi,
was severely wounded at MuItrees-
boro' and again at Atlanta, and died
from the effects of the last wound.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
The Oxford Falcon learns that there
are now one hundred and twenty
ktudcnts in the State university, and
they are still coming. The country
will he glad to know that there was
never IA more quiet, orderly. indus
trious and gentlcmanly body OF stu
dents known in amy college than they
aIn
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05

On the 18th the Jail of Port Tobacco
Maryland. was destroyed BY FIRE. Two
colored prisoners, supposed to have set 1t
ID Ere, made heir escape.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05

WASHINGTON. April 2.--President
johnson has issued a lengthy proclama-
ton, declaring that the insurrection which
has heretofore existed in the States OF
Georgia, North Carolina. Virginia, South
Carolina. Tennessee, Alabama, Louisi-
ana, Mississippi and Florida, is at an end,
and henceforth to be so regarded.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05

Mas. LIEUT.. BuFoRD.-Thls distin'
puished ex Confederate officer is now So
journing at the house Of our friend. Mr.
Freeze. The gay regalia of the military
officer has given place to the comely
garb of citizenship. The Lieutenant was
wounded in four places during the four
years. contest. and very properly con-
siders her scars honorable. She was
blown up on a steamboat, and whila in
a most perilous situation gentleman oil
the Yankee persuasion swan close to her
and said: MADAM, catch hold OF my
coat tail lightly and l will endeavor to
swim out with you" mo sir?" indig'
nantly replied the undaunted and uu'ub'
dued Lieutenant, "rd rather drowr
than be saved by Yankee" and drilled
down supported by her life-Preserver
until picked up BY another boat. She
was the only lady saved from the b'Owr
up vessel.-[JsctsOn (Miss.) Standard
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05

re- Anew method for shOeing horses has
been on trial in Paris for year or more
past. By 1t. the boOf is but little cut
-uay; the shoe is light, the foo, rests up.
on the ground, spd is allowed TO expand
naturally. while the horse never slips. II
has been tried successfully for many
months on the omnibus horses, With per
feet success.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05
Teachers Wanted.

The Board of Trustees Of the Missis'
sippi Orphans Home. located a. Lauder
dale Springs on the Mobile d Ohio Rail
road, desire to secure the services OF -
Principal, Assistant Teachers. a Steward
and Mauon. These applying for any
one Of those positions will be expected to
give approved references. state their sup.
posed qualifications. and salary that will
be required for their support. Il Is the
desiie Of the Trustees to open the school
for the reception Of Pupils in May. or as
soon thereafter as possible. The next
meeting of the Board Of Trustees will &C.
cur al Charlottesville. Lopndes county
Miss. on Friday night the 5o'h pro1.
All applications made previous to that
time, and all letters seeking inform
alton with regard to the purposes Of the
Institution. and the plan OF operations,
should be addressed 10
-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05

S0N LIB. SHOCKING TOBACCO, ju'
CUU reeeiyed aud fog sale BY
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05

rea- The latest invention We have heard
Of g. paper sock- ard hats.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05
W. s. WEBB,
Charlottesville.
Lowndes CO., Mi

0Ouuueo Co's tnse"'
All papers in this State favorable to
the success Of this charitable and noble
enterprise. are requested to copy. Jul
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-05

Ex-Governor John McDOugall. Of Cali.
ioruia, died ID the 3Oth ult.
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ON THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF THIRD
AND LAUREL STREETS.

He is fully prepared to keep on hand one OF sns
largest and most varied assortments OF the aoose
articles to be found III the city OF Baton house
With his increased and Increasing facllsies ~
obtaining anT storing merchandise, he is enaeiee
to NEE, all present and future demands. anu
therefore invites the special attention OF puf
chasers to ,hat fact hoping BY spirit o. aes''n-
mediation to please all, and 10 always sell Is Iea
sonahle terms as the state Of the MARKERS VIII
permit, to secure liberal share OF regular p"-
tronage. ss
Pleas ecall before purchasing elsewhere
Aas fs-f
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EACH MACHINE
Warranted for Five Years!
PETROLEUM Stoves!

PETROLEUM sTetEs!i
The Hos. Usetal Mreatioa Of Tie Age !
COOKING MADE EASY
THESE STOVES make 20 SMOKE, soof'
IaSHEs or DIRT. They throw on very little
heat outwardly and cook better than any efh-
or Stove. They are now used by HuNDkEpS
OF FAMILIES in New Orleans, who ind them
not only the most economical, but indispensable,
as every Hoasekeeper can easily do her own
cooking, independent of Servants
I;hsraI terms offered to the Country Trade
Refer TO Gen. Frank Gardner, Judge Charles
+ anmont. Rev. Mr. Hall. and c. Casaroc, Esq,
amopg many other well known New Orleans gen
tlernen. who are using these stoves, "hich az
on exhibition and for sale
ATNo. 1os CAMP STREET, NEW ORLEANS
Rv the Lo.asiesa aud Ts1as Petroleum pap0r
Stove and Gds-Ligat Company .
- Send for Circular
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Received per steamers almost daily.

F. oTTo respectfully announces to his friends
and customers and the public generally, that hi
store having been removed from its former stand
adjoining Days Drug store, to the large store ana
warehouse building,
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DINO KITRICK,

DENTAL SURGEON,
IN LAUREL STREET, near the corner Of Ihifo'
Next door to osto's ssf-s.1
BATON RoraE La.
~ take the pleasure Of informing the peopis ~
,bis vicinity and adjoining country, thai aasS
onsnsd ! suit of rooms in the above named ioea-
,ion and have fitted up for the proper as,enloh
Il the practice Of Dentistry in all i's aepa1s
,oents J, guaranteeing the highest professa,eeha' ae
sk;,l and moderate charges
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COMMISSION MERCHANT / GENERAL
FAMILY AND PLANTATION SUPPLIES.

Is kegs NAIS, assorted sizez,
50 dog STEEL HOES, No. !, 0,
25 doz BLIND BRIDES,
Is doz PL0W HAMES, -
10 doz WAGON HAMES, iron bound,
coils PLOW LINE, ss--s,
10 setts double WAGON HARNESS,
10 setts CARRIAGE &BTGGY Harness
10 setts SINGLE BUGGY Harness. ss
LOO different patterns, 2#s r M
MEN 4 BOYS SADDLES,
90 Ladies s. Misses SIDE SADDLES
Il dtz RIDING BRIDES, assorted.
IL dog WHIPS and LASHES,
20 COOKING STOVES, fixtures complete
100 SKILLETS and OVENS, all sizes,
| dog HAM BOILERS,
i doz WAFFLE IRONS, for stoves, @
Il aoz PADLOcKS and DOOR LOCKS
25 doz AXES and HANDLES, 80
50 doz KNIVES and FORKS,
[ doz double-barreI SHOT GUNS,
| doz RIFLES
100 900 PERCUSSION CAPS dr
So SHOT POUCHES.
doz GAME BAGS.
$50 sacks SHOT. all sizes.
i2 doz GUN TUBES, t s
1000 CARTRIDGES for Colts Navy Piss
Ia Colts POCKET REVOLVERs,
GROCERIES, &c.
80 ~ i ks f 6f
so parrefs MESS PORK, 93an
100 larrels FLOUR,
100 do J. Peach Blow Il Pink-eYe
POTATOES,
Is tubs choice BUTTER.
20 barrels WHISKY. 5 tierees LARD,
IS boxes CANDLES. 10 barrels SUGAR.
3 J barrels MOLASSES,
10 sacks RIO COFFEE.
chests choice BLACK & GREEN TEA,
| 70 barrels BUTTER CRACKERS, s.s
90 boxes SODA CRACKERS. @
| 10 boxes CRACKNEL BISCUITS, aef
F =25 boxes SOAP, ars 81 ...fs.s5
o5 boxes PICKLES, pints, quarts. ! gals.
8 casks Clear Il Ribbed SIDES,
3 casks BACON SHOULDERS.
| cask SMOKED JOLES. @ "a
$50 sacks CORN, yellow and white,
100 sacks OATS, 100 sacks BRAN,
so bales HAY,
| so sacks Fine and Coarse SALT.
25 barrels CEMENT, 25 barrels LINE.
| 20 boxes CHEWING TOBACCO,
| rf
so boxes CLARE1.
5 boxes CHAMPAGNE, quai IS and pinssi
| 10 boxes MADEIRA, PORT & SHERRY,
2 barrels HOLLAND GIN,
! cask Old COGNAC BRADY.
20 barrels MACKEREL,
| 10 KITS do DO. | a.,
! 10 kits SALMON,
/ 10 ] bbIs Fulton Market BEEF. eboicey
200 boxes sARDINES, 2
10 boxes GOLDFISH
MISCELLANEOUS. DC.
CAN FRUITS,
CAN MEATS, all kinds,
! TOILET ARTICLES,
PERFUMERY,
FANCY GOODS and TOYS,
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a1RORARR; QUEENsWARE.

AND
=. AGRlcuLTURAL IMPLEMENTS
AasMsss, u .sasl. "a :r q past patronage snd hope
Rsssh q, ....is ~ ~ prices We NOW offer, NAV
!, lOl's!ossros .! 1 wELsH,Ss
a''a Dspot West Baton Rours
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-10-10

SHALL THINGs.-I must tell you an an
ecdote, little friends, which will show you
pretty clearly, l think, that it is not wise
to despise small things.
Some years ago, gentleman visiting a
farmer in Holland, Connecticut, took from
his pocket a small potato, which, some
how, had got in there at home. 1t was
thrown out with smile; and the farmer,
taking it in his hand to look at it, curl
Gus little boy of ten, at his elbow, asked
what it was. "Oh, nothing but potato,
my boy; take and plant it, and you shall
have all you can raise from it till you are
free.' The lad took it, and the farmer
thought no more about it at the time.
The boy, however, not despising even
small potatoes, carefully divided it into rs
many pieces as he could find eyes, and put
them into the ground. The product was
carefully put aside in the Fall, and plant
in the Spring, and so on till the fourth
year; the yield being good, the actual pro-
duct was four hundred bushels 5000
The farmer seeing the prospect that the
potato field would by another year, cover
his whole farm, asked to be released from
his promise.
Remember this, young friend, when you
feel like despising small things.