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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-07
March Is, 1866.



To all persons interested in the estate o,
FL. Il. II. LAWSON, deceased.
VOU are cited to appear before the Pro-
l. bate Court of Madison county, State Of
Mississippi, on the l4th day of April next to
show cause why the petition Of n. v. Law
son, widow of testator, and Executrix of said
estate, praying for an allotment of dower in
said estate, should not be granted.
By order of Court.
ED. WARD, Clerk,
March 10, 1866. eTn75w.
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
Madison county.
TO all persons interested in the Lands, Tsasmetssl
and Entertainments efJ II. Ozier, deceased.
VOU are hereby cited to be and appear
l. before the Probate Court Of Madison
county, at the Courthouse thereof, on the
l4th day Of april merit, 1866,
then and there TO answer the petition Of
II. L. Ozier, administrator of the estate of
laid decedent, for sale of said lands, tent.
ments and hereditaments, described in said
petition as lying, being and situate 10 said
county, in the city of Canton, and described
IN said petition tor the payment of the debts
VI said intestate, his personal estate being,
insufficient to pay his debts, and to show
'ause If any Of you can why said real estate
hould not be sold to pay debts of said de-
edent, and further to do and suffer such
hings as shall be considered and ordered BY
he court aforesaid in the premises. =
Test: h. D. WARD,
Mar. Is 1866. eT4w. Clerk
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-07
Legal Notice.

RY VIRTUE Of the provisions of deed of
- trust, executed by j. H. Caldwell, and
his wife, Mary Caldwell, to the undersigned
dated July 10th 1860 and duly recorded on
pages 1854 and 355 Book P of the records of
the Probate Clerk of Madison county, State
of Mississippi. hereby give no&ce to all
parties interested, that will proceed to sen
before the Courthouse door, in the city Of
Canton, State and county azores aid, on
Monday, 10th day January, A. D. 1867.
between legal hours to the highest bidder, at
public cutlery, for cash, the following real
estate situate and lying within the county Of
Madison. State aforesaid, together with all
and singular the appurtenances thereunto be-
longing, viz: NJ and S WI and W. of s Ell
Of section 8. S Ell and WAN Ell and 81 81
N Ell Of section 10. M Of 81 and 81 Of wi
Of 8 wa dissection ii in townshipeight range
2 east and Es s Ell of section 3. All of sec
ton "a, and WI of N WI of section IS town.
ship range 2 east, containing by estimation
1910 acres more or less.
The title is believed to be beyond dispute.
but acting as trustee, / shall only convey such
title as is vested in me by virtue of said deed
in trust. RICHARD WINTER
Jsn.l1-66-ly. Trustee.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-07

A TEST OF AFFECTION Limerick
Southern Chronicle vouches for the fol.
lowing romantic incident as ha wing &C.
Cured in a neighboring county.
"a certain young lady. possessing
more than ordinary accomplishments for
her class of life, being the daughter of
poor but respectable parents, on the death
Of relative recently. became entitled to
100000. Then the glad tidings reach.
&c the ears of her neighbors, many warm
admirers focked around the hitherto
neglected beauty. and there was no end
to the overtures Of love. Previous'to the
turn OF fortunes wheel, a young man Of
humble pretensions. had been the young
Iady's only suitor; but the knowledge of
her wealth at once placed a formidable
bsfrier inh is WAY. and be contented him.
self with being silent wOrshipper at
distance. Matters ultimately came TO a
crisis. and in order TO test the affection of
her dsvosees. the young lady caused q
report to be circulated that the supposed
foftaus vas in reality only q sham. this
mistake having occurred through g SINH
larity Of name The intelligence bad the
effect TO cause the visits of the lovers to
become less frequent. and lbsy finally
ceased altogetber. The humble youth
rejOiced at the change, AID at once took
m opportunity TO console the mistress Of
bis heart, who, to the surprise Of all. re-
ssfded bis sincerity with her hand, and |
made him sole master Of fs0. 900.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-07

An OLD FIGuRE RIDDEN TO DEArH.-The
Louisville Journal is perpetually harping on
the idea Of the Union train, and upon jump
ing on aud off said train. 1t is absolutely
tedious, especially to those readers who re-
member Prentice's magnificent idea of many
years ago.
"On this platform" said an opponent, 1--WE
take our stand, and the gates of hell shall
not prevail against it,"
"We have no doubt" observed the Jour-
nal, "that when the platform and the gates
of hell come in collision, the latter will give
way, and the platform, with all who stand
thereon, will pass triumphautly in"
The poetic editor of the Journal cannot
surpass the Miltonic grandeur of that pas.
sage, if he tries till he passes in himself.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-07

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
Madison c0unty.(
In the Probate Court of said county.
To e. Hynson Magruder, Mary Eliza
beth Mogruder. and Leonard Mograder,
minors. and to Mrs. Hall. mother of
said minors, and formerly widow of
Leonard Mograder, deceased, and to
Margaret j. Zants and Morcxs j. Zuats,
her husband. and to all other persons
Interested in the lands. tenements heredst.
amsnts Of John Il. NogrHder, late of
said county. deceased.
YOU are hereby cited 10 be and per-
sonally appear before the Probate
Court of Madison county. State of Mis-.
sissippi, on the second Monday in May
next, then and there to answer to the
petition of Mrs. E. G. Magruder. admin
istratrix of said estate, and to show cause
ii any of you can. why all the lands in
said county Of Madison. belonging to said
estate should not be sold to pay debts,
said petition being fled to report said
estate insolvent, and to obtain an order
for the sale of said lands for the purpose
aforesaid.
Test E. D. WARD,
M'ch 81. '66, eS4w. Clerk.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-07

VALUE or A Ban on IRos.--A bar Of
iron originally valued at fse dollars is
worth. worked into horse shoes ten dol
lars and ffty cents: into needles three
hundred and 6fty-fse dollars: into pen
knife blades. thrss thousand two hun
dred and sighiy-6se dollars; into shirt
buttons. tssniy-nine shonsaBd four hun
dred and eighty doIlnrs; mo balance
springs Of watches. tso hundred and
fifty thousand dollarsi Thirfy-one
pounds Of iron have besa made MO wire
upwards Of enc bundled ssd slesen miles
in length, add so fns was ihs fabric that
part Of it was converted in lieu Of horse
bsir, into barrisier's wig.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-07

A ROMANTIC LOVE SToRY.-The Count
de St. Croix. belonging to one of the no
blest and wealthiest families in France,
became engaged. after long and assidi-
Gus courtship, to lady, bis equal in po..
sition and fortune, and famous for Der
beauty. Shortly after the happy day
was appointed, which was to render two
loving hearts one, the Count was ordered
Immediately to the seige of Sabastapol !;
SO he girded on his sabre, and at the
head of regiment marched to the battle
field. During the Counts absence. it
happened that this beautiful fancee had
the smallpox. After lowering between
life and death for several days, she re.
covered her health, but found her beauty
hopelessly lost.
The disease had assumed in her case
the most virulent character, and left her
not only dis6gured but scanned SCARED
to such frightful extent that she became
hideous to herself, and resolved to pass
the remainder of her days in the strictest
seclusion. A year passed away, when
one day, the Count. Immediately upon
bis return to France, accompanied by bis
valet, be presented himself at the resi-
dence of bis betrothed and solicited an
interview. This was refused. He how
ever, with the persistence Of lover. press
ed his uit,and finally the lady made her
appearance closely muff1ed in double
veil. At the sound of her voice the
Count rushed forward to embrace her,
but. stepping aside. she tremblingly told
him the story Of her sorrws and burst in.
tears.
A heavenly smile broke over the
Counts handsome features, as raising
his hands above, he exclaimed: at is
Gods work; l am blind" 1t was even
10. When gallantly leading his regi.
nent to the attack. a cannon ball pass.
d so closely to bis eyes that. while it
eft their expression unchanged aud bis
ountenance unmarked. it robbed him
orever of sight. 1t is almost unneces-
airy to add that their marriage was
hortly after solemnized 1t is said that
t this day may be often seen at the
imperor's receptions an officer leaning
pom the arm of lady closely veiled;
nd they seem to be attracted to the !
pot BY their love Of music.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-07
HeaaI MEot{ss.
Trust sale.

DY virtue Of Deed in Trust, dated 18th day Of
I'D May 1858, made and executed by Wesley Drane
and his wife, Jerusha N. Drane, to me- as trustee,
to secure certain moneys, or obligations, therein
specified which said deed IL recorded In the Probate
Clerks Office Of the county of Madison, State OF
Mississippi, Book O, and pages sos and 604 i will
proceed to sell for cash, before the door OF the
courthouse in Canton, county and State aforesaid,
On Monday the 5th day Of May, 1896,
between the hours prescribed by law, to the high
est bidder, the following lands and tenements stu
ate lying and being in the county of Madison State
Of Mississippi, to wit Twentyseven acres off the
South end Of the East half Of Southeast quarter of
section nineteen. and the West half of the West
half Of section twenty.nine, The East half Of the
Northeast quarter and fortyve acres off the South
end of the West half of the North east quarter and
the Southeast quarter, and the east half Of the
Southwest quarter Of section thirty. Also undivid-
ed half thirty acres of the North end Of the East
half Of the Northeast quarter Of section thirty all
In townshipnine, range three East.
The title to above named lands Is believed to be
perfectly good but, acting as trustee, shall con-
vey only such as is vested in me by said deed.
RICHARD WINTER,
February "a. 1866. eSllt Trustee.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-07

A FALSE MARRIAeE.-Perhaps the
severest form Of human sorrow-that
which most nearly approaches the slow
gnawing agony Of him fixed hopeless on
the immovable rock-arises from mar
riage 10 which there was never any friend
ship. but the original bond was earthly
passion, srrogating to itself. with the i'm.
pudent lie of a harlot. the heavenly name
Of love. Il is only base natures that arc
beguiled by the vulgar glare of gold.
natures incapable Of lofty joy or acute
sorrow.
But passion is a syren Of more willing
song-of more fatally charming lure; the
impulsive, the noble, fall a victim to her,
and after short delirious dream awake TO
a life Of hopeless misery. Friendship and
love must unite 10 every married union
where happiness can be reasonably ex-
peeted or truly deserved; and from
friendship we mean an affection arising
from pure sympathy of spirit. independ.
ent Of aught else. Let none look for
happiness in marriage who are unable
deliberately and firmly to declare that
it would be happiness to live together
for life. though they we're of the same |
sex. We state this with some breadth,
and do 80 with consideration; We point
to a hidden rock round which The ocean
seems calm. but On which many noble
bark has persisted
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-07

CDuhtys
1n Probate Court of said county, March
Term, A. ID. 1866.
In The matter Of the final account of John
c. BenthaH, administrator of Isaac
Mann, deceased.
I appearing to the satisfaction Of the
Court that Charles L. Mann, one of
the heirs OF said deceased, resides in
New Orleans. La, and that William
Coleman, another heir, resides at Houss
ton. Texas-It is ordered by the Court
that publication be made in the American
Citizen. a public newspaper published in
the city of Canton. for four successive
weeks. notifying said Charles L. Mann
and William Mann. to be and appear in
this Court on Friday. the 18th day of
April, 1865, to show cause. if any they
can, why said final account should not be
allowed. Test: E. D. WARD,
Clerk.
March Is, 1866. eTn74w.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-07
Administrators Notice.

WHEREAS, at the February term, 1866,
w of the Probate Court Of Madison
county, Mississippi, letters Of administration
were granted TO the undersigned on the
estate of Steven D. Collins, deceased
Now, all persons having claims against said
decedent are hereby notified to present them,
duly probated, within the time prescribed by
law, or they will be forever barred.
J.. WILSON, admir-.
February a. 1856. eS6w
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-07
afliseeIIalleolls.


I
4 Humor 10 by brid, and is q nice eros
between sense and nonsense. don
think il has ever been well defined: il i.
like the smell Of q flower, hard to. de.
] scribe.
There 10 just about as much real hu.
NOR in the best of geniuses as there is
juice in lemon one good squeeze takes
L out. and there is nothing but seeds and
skin left.
Is soon becomes hacknied. and its au.
thors live precariously for about three
years on the first six month Of their repu~
tation. and then go into their holes and
only come out once in while to sun
themselves and be stupid.
l have known men to tell four good
stories, and then spoil them all by tell
ing one poor one.
A man who has the dyspepsia first
rate laughs under protest, but if his
dinner rides easy you can tickle him
with scoop shovel.
Humor sometimes turks in the way |
thing is said. and ! have seen men |
who carried their fun in the wrinkles
II their face.
Nonsense is not humor, it is only
est.
Humor must have some truth in it.
md good deal don't hurt it.
have seen first rate story spoiled
n being told. and have seen a poor
tory so well told, that if the man had
pplied for it he could have had it
talented and no questions asked.-Sat-
,rday Press.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-07
EVERGREEN NURSERIES,
Situated one Nile from the Csart Hsuss,
CA N T ON. Miss.

TUE undersigned have this day formed a
copartnership under the style of r. 4.
DRANE d co.. for the purpose Of earryIse
on the Nursery business IN all is branckss.
IL Is the intention Of the prupristors -
propagate in the Fruit Department, ehoiss
varieties Only, and such a. are well adaptsd %
the soil and climate Of the South. ripenine n
succession oyer the fruit season. Consequent-
ly, purchasers viii be positively proisctsd
against disappointment.
Every new variety Of fine fruit shall 3.
added TO our catalogue, Is soon e txst.d and
proved to be suited 70 The climate. :.
All trees and plants viii Be carefully labslea
and packed In the best manner far rrv
part Of the South, for which a modarz;e
charge win be made; and no charge viii ks
made for delivery Of packages a he ri.
It's requested that explicit iirsc,ious h
given for marking and shipping ps<k1e>s.
but In all cases. suhcn skipmeni 4 sasds a. -
tieles are a Tie risk ef fAe gnrrksser. s.
All orders from unknewn eor1sspondsuis
must Dc accompanied with rsmilfnncs, drxft.
or satisfactory refesencs.
ON customers are requested 10 kc1ify 80
Of any error hat may haenmnait-
ted in filing their oEdsrs. Ia order fk1t ws
may at once make amands
Catalogues viii Be forwarded 10 riI who ap-
ply. POst paid, and sselse stamp . prepay
he postage. 7. j. DRANE a co.
Sept l4le65. 1y.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-07


The following is taken from DR.. Halls
Journal Of Health:
The earlier the breakfast, the more
work will be got done through the day
and the better health will the household
have, because food or warm drink in the
stomach antagonizes the disease engen-
dered BY damps. fogs. and miasma which
. impregnate the air about sunrise in all
countries. especially in warm weather.
A mild answer to an angry man, like
water cast upon the fire, abateth his heat
and from an enemy he shall become thy
friend
Heaven drops little fragments of itself
here and there, along our way, by way
Of assurance that heaven and love are
one.
The shallowest understanding, the
rudest hand, is more than equal to the
task of pulling down and destroying.
Folly and rags can dilapidate more in
half an hour. than wisdom, deliberation,
and forecast can build in many years.
Patience is genius; greatness, the fruit
OF interchangeable labor and success in life,
the result of purpose and persistent indus
try.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-07
II. Y. SCATTER,
MERCHANT TAILOR.

WT0ULD respectfully inform his old friends "a
w and customers. and the public general "a
". that be has removed from Sharon and set w
tied in Canton. where he viii continus the
Merchant Tailoring Business,
in all It's various branches. Having an experience
Of nearly thirty years be feels confident Of his abi
ny 70 give satisfaction TO all who may favor him
with their patronage liberal share on which ~
solicits froIa the public.
Having resided and carried on business in Sharon
Tor many years respectfully refers 70 the citizens
Of that place and vicinity.
His shop Is In the Odd Fellows Hall haildiug
second story.
Aug. "a, 1856. N
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-07

At the Lord Dundreary libel suit which
recently took place in London, the English,
as might have been expected, were nearly all
on the Southern side.
1t has just been formerly announced by
certain persons in England that the cattle
disease originated, beyond doubt, in Ca
tholicism: it is supposed to have been COM
municated by the Pope's last bull
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-07

do not know, and less care
What clothes parson ought to wear
A black dress or white dress,
Why should !, while call my own
One who, when preaching, wears gown,
And lectures in a night-dress