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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-09-29

DECEASED. - The negro woman
Matilda, who was shot at Mrs. Priest
ley's, by Peter Brooks, about
three weeks ago, after lingering ff-
teen days, died on Sunday last
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-09-29
SATURDAY. =. SEPTEMBER 20, 1865
FOURTH QUARTERLY MEETING.

We are requested by the Pastor to publish that
the Fourth Quarterly Meeting of the Methodist
Church in this place will be held next Saturday and
Sunday, the 9th and 7thOctober, Preaching Sat
urday at II Am and at 7r. NJ. Quarterly Confer
'ence at BPM Usual services on Sunday with the
addition of the Sacrament of the Lords Supper.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-09-29

DIsTRICf ATToRNEY.-John =.
Hemphill, Esq, having declined to
be longer u candidate for this Office,
s. S. Calhoon, Esq, the present able
incumbent, has the field to himself.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-09-29

~ There are several new adver-
EASEMENTS in to-day's issue to which
we ask the readers attention. Time
and space compel us to be brief.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-09-29

A DUN.-During the present term
OF the Circuit Court we hope that a
few, at least, Of the many persons
who are indebted to this office for
subscription and advertising, will
call and pay their accounts. In the
name of God 1--WE speak it not pro-
fanely, but with reverence, } how long
will you put us OFF,. Before the last
term of the circuit court we Made
strong appeal to our subscribers for
and how many responded,
think you2 Not as many as were
required to save the doomed cities
OF the plain ..... Well, you may let
this court pass, too, without paying
the laborer his just recompense of
reward, but remember, there is an
other Court before whose bar YOU
must one day stand, land you will
not be a juror, neither, and we warn
you not to let us meet you there with
a printers bill" in our hand. 1t |
will seal your doom forever, and send |
you away into the blackness of dark
ness, where the (printer's) "devil"
will be eternally " stirring you up"
with red-hOt stick
Now come up and settle.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-09-29
septI5-tf
Final settlement.

To diford, CdId,ceH Burieson county, Tercs;
l. " H1lt,ui and his rife Rebecca Ann. Long
Point. Washington county. IcTas a; 4 o difoid,
SeSuin, GdudGiogpe county, Tfrds: and all Others
interested ~ The estate Of Hocut Attord, deceased:
NOU are hereby cited to be and personally
Il appear in the Probate Court Of Madison
county, Mississippi, on Saturday, the In
Noueraber nezt, then and there to shew ause
If AMY you can, why the Final Account of F
A Afford, Administrator of the estate of Hol-
cut Afford, deceased Should not be allowed
as stated, and decree made thereon accord
ingly.
BY order of the Court.
E. D. WARD, Clerk.
Sept. Is, 1866. eS4w
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-09-29
TERAs-s5 per annum, Or 80 conts per month.

a. Advertising, per square, Of eight lines 81 so for
'"e nrSt and 75c. for each subsequent insertion.
~ In no case viii proof of publication Of legal
Is paid.
So where there is no specification of the num.
per OF Insertions desired either in writing or YER.
haliy advertisements will be published till forbid,
and charged at the regular rates.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-09-29
LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST!
FIFTY PER CENT. SAVED!

DERS0NS indebted to ROBINSON. May
Il son CO., by paying up promptly,
will have the interest during the war de.
Quoted, and if not paid, suit will be brought
for principal and interest
7. J. Tuustall hes charge Of the books,
notes and accounts.
Either member of the firm is authorized to
make settlements.
ROBINSON, MAYSoy CO.
Jan. 25.-tf
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-09-29

Dear Sir:
We beg leave to announce to our
friends, and the public generally, that we are
now receiving and opening at our
-NeO BRICK Store, on the North Side Of tile
Public Square,
an extensive and varied assortment of the
aforementioned articles. We can, and will
make it to the advantage of Country Mer-
chants and Planters to purchase their stocks
from US, as We buy our goods from first hands,
and can sell as cheap as the same articles can
be bought in New Orleans, with transporta-
ton aud expenses added.
Very respectfully,
COUCH d YEARGAIN.
CANTON, Miss, Sept. Is, ls66. An
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-09-29
Executors Sale.

AScNoNA - 0A4Os
TNHE Undersigned Executor of the last will and
l. testament of Starkey Collins deceased, in
obedience TO an order of the Probate Court of Mad
ison county, Mississippi, made at the August Term
AD 1866, will proceed to sci to the highest bidder
for cash on Monday, the first day of October 1866
on the premises, the following lands lying and be-
ing IN the county of Madison, state of Mississippi,
namely lie lrtheast quarter of section "a town
snip range east and the west halt of the north
west quarter OF section 81 township Il range en- st.
and north half Of south halt same section town
ship and range last mentioned, and sixty acres off
west SIDE OF west halt Of west half section town
snip ~ range east southeast quarter section
township 10 range east; northeast quarter, less
that portion east OF road and east half Ct northwest
quarter section 10 township 10 range 4 east; seven
acres OF northwest corner of west half of northwest
quarter section II township 10 range east north
HAN less 30 acres out, OF west side, and north half
OF west nall OF southeast quarter, and southwest
quarter, less 81 acresS out Of west side section 2
township 10 range east ali OF east half OF north
easy quarter east OF road in section 10 township 10
range east west half Of northwest quarter, leg,
seven acres, Of section IL township 10 range east
sout1eart quarter section 10 township 10 range
east north hall OF northwest quarter section IA
township 10 range east; northeast quarter section
10 same township and range; southwest quarter,
west Of creek. section II township 10 range4 east.
Ihe absolute title TO the above lands will he sold and
possession delivered and the following lands will
also be sold at the same time, subject however to
tiie lie estate of the widow in the same, namely
The east half OF southeast quarter section a. and
south half of south half Of section So all in town
snip IL range east and northeast quarter of sec.
ton j. and north half OF section. all in township 10
range east The sale will he absolute.
septl-tds SAMUEL MILTON. Executor,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-09-29

TN obedience TO the above Proclamation Of the
i Governor OF the State of Mississippi, an election
will be held at the several precincts of Madison
county on the first Monday in October, ls66. for
the above named officers to for the terms spe
fed by law. IAo. I. SEMNEs, sheriff Madison co.
c. L. GILMER, Returning Officer. septs-tde
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-09-29
N O TICE

am positively not candidate for
the office of Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Madison county.
j. G. RICHARDS.
Sept. 2S, 1866. rt
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23

We are gratified to announce to the old patrons
Of the UNIos AND AMERICAN that its publication
was resumed two and half months ago-and Is
now circulating among its old readers throughout
the Sa,cs Of the Soath wherever mail facilities are
restored-besides enjoying n large and rapidly in
ercasing list Of new acquaintances. Being con-
Quoted by men Of long Newspaper experience.
whose political opinions were in conflict before the
war, but who are now laboring together in the
treat effort 10 restore peace and concord among a
people whose interests and destinies are common,
IL has circulation not restricted TO particular
elsss but embracing the intelligent and rejecting
men OF the entire South.
We are receiving letters Of inquiry daily from
Advertising Agencies and directly from Adyertis-
ers themselves. n to our terms. &c. We cannot
answer them in detail. and lake this method Of
saying that our charges are as follows. in the
Daily:
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23
THE CITY.

Is celebrating the anniversary Of thei
emancipation yesterday, the negroes Of tn,
city and vicinity paraded with music anC
banners through the principal streets. The,
halted in front Of the Governors residence
near the Capitol, where the Convention was il
session, and called ont his Excellency, VIII,
addressed them ut some length.
Mr.. FOWLER, United States Senator elect
was then called for and responded by urging
upon his hearers the importance of their in.
dividual efforts 10 the improvement of theii
condition. In the course Of his remarks the
Senator assured them that he should hence
forth labor as earnestly for the advancement
of the moral, educational, industrial, and
political interests of the black race as of hi,
own.
Mr. BossoS, Senator from White, also
addressed them at some length. Among
thoae in company with the speakers and
manifestly highly interested in the proceed
ing, we noticed Mr.. FLETCHER, Secretary
Of state, Mr.. CATE Senator from Hamilton,
Mr.. MASON, Representative from Roane,
and Mr.. CONE United States Tax Commits
piorer
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23

ny Talarranh.I

by Telegraph.l
CINCINNATI. Feb. 22--FLouR-Dull, without
change in prices.
WHEAT-DuII at 81 rs for No. New Red.
CoRx-Steady at &c for No. ! shelIed.
OiTs-Dull at at s3@aee for No. 2,
RyE-Dull and prices nominal M
PRovIsIoSs-Quiet. Mess Pork $2s50029O0;
Bulk Meats. duh at ia lss[ and ls1ze for shout
ders. and clear sides; Bacon. in good demand Al
14z. l61z and ls1E for shoulders. sides and clear
sides. Hk4
LARD-In good demand at lsc for prime City.
but holders ask Il higher
GRocERIEs-Dull. ~
CoTroS-Quiet at Ale for middline.
wHIsKY-Firm at s225 in bond. Free dull at
$23.
GoLD-lS7Z
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23
TO POST MASTERS.

" IL made the duty Of Post Masters TO notify
publishers IA every instance when their papers
arr not taken from the Office. We trust that If
the UNIoS and AMERICAN Is received at any Office
and Is not taken out the Post Master viii DO us
the justice to notify US Of the fact Immediately.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23
TO OUR suBsoRrBERs.

WehaVe endeavorcd to discharge our duty 10 this
patrons of the USIoE AND AMERICAS by forward
ina il to all to whom Il was in arrears at the date
of its suspension. No other paper that we know
Of in the South has done this. We trust that II
will be appreciated by the friends Of the paper,
and that as their subscriptions expire-sehich pzI
be taEicafed By a cross mark on their papcr-they
will promptly renew. We shall be compelled To
discontinue sending il in every instance until mott
fed Of their wish upon the subject.
ss- Subscriptions win be received for three. six
or twelve months. as parties may prefer.
~ Letter. containing money. sohea re0isfered
with the Post Master. win be at our risk.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23

SELF ABuSE.-This vice, which is never
praet;eed in the presence Of any one. has proved
the everlasting ruin Of thousands of the noblest
and most talented young men that ever gave
tonFue to elOqueEce or pen - song. 1t has de-
stroyed health. blasted the constitution. and re-
dueed the miserable victim TO living skeleton.
Nor are these its final and fatal effects; in its
pains are scattered the ruins Of reason. the most
melancholy sight that can meet mortal eyes. To
be earcd permanently ofthis affection. cali on DR..
COLEMAN. No. 81 North Cherry street. or address
fsba1-ltf
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23

Az IHcIDENr.-In a neighboring town
recently the colored folks celebration, and
in procession n banner was borne on which
was inscribed in large letters this sentence
"The United Sons Of Ham," A gentleman
ON the sidewalk addressed an aged colored
individual, whom he met following the pro-
cession, with the query: Well, uncle, who
is this man Ham, for whom You named your
society 2" and received for an an.wer
"Well, Massa, don't 'zactly know, but hes
one Of desc Ginrals what's been fghtin for
our freedom"
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23

For special positions, Ss1S per cent in addition.
For advertising in the Weekly edition our
charges are one dollar per square for each inser-
tion-with scale corresponding in proportion
o. the Daily for quarter and whole columns
Advertising Agents sending us matter will be
charged THESE RArEs-theV must add their o'oa
ooaa missions IN their bis against tLc Adue,fser.
Our bills win be pay able invariably on the first
insertion.
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Is .
From Rev. w. D. Seigfried, Pastor Twelfth Bap-
fist Church. PHILADELPHIA

From Rev. w. d. Seigfried, Pastor Twelfth Bap-
fist Church. Philadelphia
Gentlemen: have recently been laboring I'M
der the distressing effects of Indigestion. accom-
panied by a prostration of the nervous system.
Numerous remedies were recommended by friends.
and some of them tested, but without relief. Your
Hoofand's German Bitters were recommended by
persons who had tried them, and whose favorable
mention of these Bitters induced me TO try them.
/ must confess that / had IN aversion to Patent
Medicines from the thousand and one" quack
"Bitters," whose only aim seems TO be to palm
off sweetened and drugged liquor upon the com
munity in a sly way, and the tendency of which.
fear, is to make many a confirmed drunkard.
Upon learning that yours was really medicinal
preparation took il with happy effect. Its action
not only upon the stomach, but upon the nervous
have derived great and permanent benefit from
the use Of a few bottles Very respectfully, yours
w. d. SEIGFRIED.
s-*tt No. 254 Shackamaxon Street.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23

tHE brDEhSiuNt.D HAY lNd IAh1s
sell Cotton. Tobacco, Bacon, Lard, OF any Other
Produce. on Commission. Planters favorinr y;
with their business may rely on getting the high
est market price for their Produce. Our charges
will be IS low ne any house in the city. Should
our old friends favor with orders for Groceries
they may rely on having goods purchased nj the
lowest market prices. We will give our attention
10 goods forwarded 20 rs from other cities. Ship
pers may rely on having their goods forwarded
promptly By the irst train boat aifcr thar ar
old books Of N ugh Mecrea K Co. can be found By
those interested.
Hoping for share ofpublic patronage. We sub
janis- HUGH MccREA & Co.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.
orrlcE o. rnr urror .rp AxrnIc.r. !

0yFIcK 3F THE UEIox AND AMERICAN
ft3 FRrDAr. Feb. o. 1896.
FfSAScIAE..-The banking houses were all closed
on yesterday. On the street we could hear of nc
change in prices. 3 tAkEk4At hA
CoTToy.-The market continues to improve in
tone, though there was but little sold on yester-
day. We quote at 35@36c.
The receipts Of cotton ct Nashville from the Isl
Of September. 1865. 10 this date was59. a44 bales
Amount hipped..........-.......... .-..--50132 I"
Amount IN Wrehouses-----.-.-....--. 9.sl2 g
GRocERIKs-Have experienced no change since
our full report Of yesterday
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23

NEW YORK. Feb. 22.-The banquet to our Min
lister in Russia. by the corporation ofmerehants OF
Moscow, was 4 very enthusiastic affair. 1t was
designed rs an acknowledgment of the courtesy
shown the Russian feet while at this city.
NEw YORK, Feb. eat the Stock Exchange
to-day close holiday was observed in honor of
the birthday of Washington. The Sub-treasury.
banks and other financial institutions closed.
and the streets we're almost deserted. Very few
brokers are to be found in there Offices. In COM
pliance with the Legislature of this State, no con-
tracts are fulfilled. and those which were not at
tended to yesterday go over till tomorrow.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23
Editors Imprisoned i'm Mexico.

New York. Feb. 22.-Latest Mexican news by
the steamer Mordecastle. says that two RESPONSE
bic editors of the Cowtien newspaper, published
at 0rEaba. had been imprisoned for an illegal in
fringement of the Imperial press laws, and the
proprietors of three other newspapers had been
notified by government officers that their journals
would be suspended unless they changed their
tona
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23

ERvNG & Co.--By an oversight we have
neglected to call attention 10 the advertise
ment Of our young friends ERvING q Co,
VINO have recently located themselves in the
wholesale grocery business, on Market near
Church street We notice in their ware
house tremendous large stock of sll kinds
Of substantial articles ON hand and for sale.
We greet cur old friend EARLY, formerly
with Morris a Stratton, as salesman in this
house.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23
The President and General Grant.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 22.-The National Inteli-
0encer says it feels warranted in contradicting
representations which have been extensively pub
lished that some alienation of feeling between the
President and General Grant was involved as a
consequence of the revocation of the order sup
pressing the Richmond Enominer.
Tho birthday of Washington is being duly cele-
brated here. Business is nearly altogether sus-
pended and the public departments are closed in
honor of the day. Flags are flying in alldireciiOns
The weather is clear and calm.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23

We respectfully introduce to our old friend
our successors in business. HrsH Mocha 4 Co.
who continue the Commission business nj eul
stand. No. D South Market Street.
Our own Office is No. 3 College Street. where
we hope all parties who are indebted 70 wiz n
once call and pay their accounts now due. and al
parties who haTs any claims against win pre-
sont them for payment. as we wish to close 10
our business at an early day.
janis-n A. HAMILTON 4 Co.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23
RIVER NEWS.

The Cumberland is rising with some thirteen or
fourteen feet on the Shoals.
Arriyal-TDroHe from Cairo.
Departure Tyrone for Cairo.
The steamer A. Baker leaves for huntsville this
evening at o'clock. Capt. Corbett IS agent.
The steamer ReJccco. Capt. Hildreth. is adver
tised for Cincinnati on Saturday. at 4 o'clock.
Spencer * Co. are agents.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23
From A; n; spangIer. editor of the Oaliwi,t. No

From A. NJ. Spangler editor of the Gultwist. No.
Is North Sixth street. 1858.
PHILADELPHIA, July Is, 1865.
Some eighteen months since was q severe suf-
ferer from Dyspepsia was not only unable to
take plain food without suffering great Distress
but had become so debilitated a. to be almost un-
fitted for active business of any kind.
After trying a variety of so-oalled remedies, all
of which proved worthless, was induced. at the
suggestion of medical friend. to give HDofland's
German Bitters trial. / accordingly purchased
six bottles, which were taken in accordance with
your directions.
The result was complete removal Of oil distress
ing symptoms, after eating or drinking. and full
restoration of strength, so that now cat all orr
binary kinds Of food with impunity, and am able
to attend to all the active duties of large and
arduous business as well as ut sny period of my
life. The coed effects of the Bitters were mani
tested before had taken the first bottle.
/ have also used il in my family with the hap
picst results, and take great pleasure in adding
my testimony 10 that of the many others whJ have
been benefited by them. / find great benefit from
the use of bottle in the spring and fall. They
do net create vigorous appetite.but give healthy
tone to the stomach by strengthening its di-
gestive powers.
If tho above testimony viii be the means of in
ducing any who suffer from dyspepsia to give
your bitters trial when it, feel confident, will
give them relief, it is at your services.
Yours, truly, A. NJ SPANGLER, i
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23
Louisville Market.

by telegraph
LOUISVILLE. Feb. 22.-Leaf Tobacco Is nctiye /;
prices for all useful grades firm. with sale Of q
hogsheads
PROvIsIoEs-Mess Pork steady iat SO; Bacon
active-shoulders at 141zc. packed; Clear and
Plain sides l9c, Plain Hams &c. Lard. tierces.
lSc: kegs. Zoe.
FLoUR-SuperfneS 500; Choice brands $685.
0ATs-Bulk 44c.
CORS-Shelled. in bulk. Csc.
WHIsKY-Raw. 81 %; free.
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From Rev J. Newton Brown, d. D., Editor Of the
Encyclopedia ofReligious knowledge and Chris
tian Chronicle, Philadelphia.
Although not disposed to favor or recommend
Patent Medicines in general, through distrust Of
their ingredients and effects, yet know of no suf
fcient reason why a man may not testify to the
benefits he believes himself to have received from
any simple preparation, in the hope that he may
thus contribute to the benefit of others.
German Bitters. prepared by Dr. G.. NJ. Jackson.
of this city, because was prejudieed against them
for many years. under the impression that they
to my friend. Robert Shoemaker. Esq, for the re-
moval of this prejudice by proper tests and for
couragcmeut to try them when suffering from
great and long continued debility. The use Of
three bottles Of these Bitters at the beginning of
the present year, was followed by evident relief
and restoration to degree of bodily and mental
vigor which had not felt for six months before.
and had almost despaired of reganing there
fore thank God and my friend for directing me to
the use of them. J. NEWTON BROWN,
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23

o
r. H Nj z Nj B e r..
That this Bitters is not Alcoholic. contains no
Rum or Whisky. and cannot make Drunk
ards. but is the Best Tonic in the world
READ WHO SAYS so.
From the Rev. Levi G. Beck, Pastor Of the Bap-
tist Church, Pemberton, N. T.. formerly of the
North Baptist Church, Philadelphia. at present
Pastor of the Baptist Church, Chester Pa.
have known Hoohands German Bitters favor
ably for numbes of years. L have used them in
my own family, and have been so pleased with
their effects. that 1 was induced to recommend
them to many Others and know that they have
operated in strikingly beneficial manner. / take
great pleasure in thus publicly proclaiming this
fact, and calling the attention Of those afflicted
with the diseases for which they are recommended,
to these Bitters. knowing frosa experience that
my recommendation will be sustained. / do this
more cheerfully as Hoohand's Bitters is intended
to benefit the afflicted, and is not rum drink"
Yours. truly, LEVI @. BECK.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-23

PRIVATE MEDICAL ADvIcE.--Read DIR.
Whittier's advertisement in another column.
jan 23-6m.