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CORN, IRON, &c.

I HAVE inst received thity.hve hundred
Il bushels Of yellow and 1900 hundred
bushels Of white CORN, also lot Of IRON ,
suitable for plantation use. The public
generally would do well to give me . call
before purchasing elsewhere.
IT,. RICHARDS.
FEB, 10, 1851.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-06-23
BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY.

CHARLES STOOLS.
HAVING returned from his ,FeSerissd, respect.
IL fully informs the eitixeas & fkntan and
old stand, and is carrying - the Bal' : "a Con-
fectiODery business In q more ssperof z1<ie lhai
heretofore. BE will keep TBESH kIGHI-HE{lAD
always on hand; also fresh GANREyssale eAkE3S
etc., etc. = y ~ - =
Light Bread, per loaf. ...-....a.......... 10
per doz. .....................S III o.
Candy, stick, b ib...................... so
q. fsucy, D D.......-..-............. IS
He keeps on hand. also, Pickles, Picked Oysters,
Lobsters. Sardines, Almonds, Raisins. Oranges,
Apples, etc. etc.
He solicits the patronage Of the public, and win
sndeavor 10 give satisfaction.
Dec. Is, 1865. II
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-06-23
Just Received,

= SA0O AUSSS4V SNAs
q 3, and horse iron axle Wagons
Il, complete; 2 and 4 horse 81 inch Har.
ness, and SO sets Plow Harness.
Flows; Trace, Ok. Fifth and Breast Chains;
Collars, Hames,
Blind Brides, Hoes,
Spades Shoyels,
Axes, Nails,
Ovens, Sklets,
Stew Pans, Kettles,
Brooms, Pals,
Buckets
Selves Wool and Cotton Cards, Lanterns, Pots,
Tubs, Colts Pistols Ammunition. Bagging,
Rope, Grndstones, Cooking Utensils,
Sad, Grid and And.Irons, Rskes. &c.
j. Ii. MOREY & Co.,
Feb. 10, 1865. CANTON, Mss.
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MEMPHIS TENNESSEE. TUESDAY EVENING" JULY 81, 1866.

cluding the Carluke shower, and the
eight, were contemporaneous with out
bursts of Vesuvius, and the intermediate
three with those Of Ktna. But now,
through the instrumentality ofthe Rev.
Mr.. Rust, Of Slams, who was the first to
draw general attention to the Scottish
showers, it has been discovered that Eug-
land gets her share likewise of black
showers, although she did not think that
she was so distinguished On the Sd Of
May of the present year 1850, at IL
A. NJ, and again at A p NJ, the town of
Birmingham and surrounding country
were for three-quarters of an hour each
time enveloped with black clouds pro-
during darkness and rain Accidents
took place in the streets, vehicles were
upset, and gas had to be lighted at some
Of the crossings, and in nearly all places
ofbusiness. Mr.. Rust, writing for infor-
nation, got inquiries instituted and the
result is found to be that large quantity
of black rain, similar to the Scottish,
fell and blaekened rain water in tanks
and clothes on greens, not only in Bir-
mingham itself, but at rural places many
miles distant unaffected by SCOT and
smoke, and even windward Of that town.
SO far as known, however, no word has
yet arrived of any volcanic outburst, al
though, judging from what has taken
place in Scotland, probability exists
that some volcano has been in a state of
activity, emitting its contents, whether
i, he heard or not.
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tie history. She was the daughter of a
poor Welsh clergyman, and was seduced
by an idle gentleman on fishing tour.
She cared little for him; he took advan-
tage Of her vanity rather than her love.
he brought her to London.
You see that don't deny" said she
at her story's end, that we poor girls are
very ready to be lead astray,, But then,
why are we Z ] want to know why we
are SO unprincipled so easily tempted,
and have SO little horror Of vice? and
how comes it thatthere are SO many dew
IFS instrumentsj pneonyerted heathens,
going about to tempt US, in what is called
a Christian land, with all its universities
and churches, and clergymen 2
But !: will spare you poor Fanny $
heterodoxles. rs.I
She did not remain at that farm house
month nor do know whittier she
went, nor where she has been ever since.
She wrote me long letter to say she
could not bear the dullness of her life,
and the wearing pain of her ownthoughts,
She ended in something like these words:
II have tried hard to be good. have
prayed on my knees till i was exhausted
and stupid and prayed nonsense-all in
vain. To-day am twenty-five; and am
going back, with open eyes, to the life !
was cast upon, blindfolded at sixteen.
That's what we are almost all driven TO
not by poverty, not even by contumely,
but just by the hopeless corruption OF
our own souls But bad as / am, | will
never trouble you more. do implore
you to be sure of that, and to forget me,
or think of me as dead. Isl y
am afraid to think of her at all.
made every possible effort to trace her
quite in vain and suppose | could
effect no good if succeeded :
That's all, added Hartford after a
moments pause ''and there's the his
tory of your friend and the wife Of his
bosom but if you still wonder how or
when the devil got into me, don't. |
believe you love me enough to think that
he is not so black devil as be is
painted. am not the kind ofa man in
whose heart such cash could be made,
and heal, and leave no mark. For a
long while this world seemed, and often
does seem really an Inferno nothing
but plunging and breaking ones heart
in swamp Of suffering with intervals OF
quiet from mere exhaustion and despair.
Oh, Charley, how l wish your mother had
been alive / wanted some kind woman
that was honest and pure, about me we
men all do in our dark hour, Basta
let us go down to John and his Wife, and
the lamp. By Jove, what flashl There s
mighty storm brewing, young fellow
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Beautiful Figure.

81. Two painters were employed to fres-
coe the walls of magnificent cathedral;
both stood on a rode scsffolding, con-
structed for the purpose, some eighty
feet from the floor
One of them was so intent upon his
work that he became wholly absorbed
and in admiration stood off from the
picture, gazing at it with delight For
getting where he was, he moved back
ward slowly, surveying critically the
work of his pencil, until he had neared
the very edge of the plank upon which
he stood
At this critical moment his companion
turned suddenly, almost frozen with
horror, beheld his imminent peril an
other instant and the enthusiast would be
precipitated upon the pavement beneath.
If he spoke to him it would be certain
death-if he held his breath death was
equally sure.
Suddenly he regained his presence of
mind, and seizing a wet brush, flung it
against the wall, scattering the beautiful
picture with unsightly blotches Of color
Ing. The painter few forward, and
turned upon his friend with fierce impre-
cations-but startled at his ghastly face,
he listened to the recital of danger,
looked suddenly over the dread space
below, and with tears of gratitude blessed
the hand that saved him.
So we sometimes get absorbed in look
ing upon the pictures of this world, and
contemplating them, step backward, I'M
conscious of our peril when the AL
mighty dashes out the beautiful images,
aud we spring forward to lament their
destruction-into the outstretched arms
Of Mercy, and are saved
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Black Rain in Scotland.

A heavy fall of black rain took place
last month near Aberdeen, Scotland.
The Aberdeen Journal says; The
black rain showers which are now so well
known in Scotland, and about which the
inhabitants Of part Of Aberdeenshire,
are in the way Of speaking with no
great sstonishment, when one Of them
falls from peculiarly eolored DIRK cloud,
blackening material exposed to It, than
they speak OF a white shower from a
snowy cloud, bsve been at last recognized
in England. Between the beginning Of
January, 1866, there have been no fewer
than eight authenticated black showers
in Scotland. Seven Of these fell in
Slams and the extensive surrounding
district Two of them we're accompanied
with pumice stones, some Of the balls Of
which measured eight to ten inches in
diameter. and weighed upwards Of q
pound avordupois The FIRST four. in
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Negro Testimony.

A friend recently related to uSthe fol-
lowing Not long since Federal Off
Ger, who had just been mustered ont of
service in this State, was passing through
the country homewards, on horseback;
and stopped all night with gentleman
in neighboring county. During the
evening before bed time, several matters
were discussed between the two, when at
length the subject Of negro testimony y
came up, the officer contending most
strenuously that it was safe, should be
valid, and was apt to be correct testi-
mony; that Cuffee fully understood and
appreciated the importance of an oath,
| and would be willing for negro to ap-
pear against him as witness should it
become necessary, etc, etc. His host,
being somewhat stiff on the other side of
the question, contended long and well
with his guest Finally bedtime came,
conversation was closed, and the officer
rose to retire, when suddenly mine
host catching sight of the very magnifi-
cent pair of spurs on the geutema u's
heels, asked him in well affected aston
ishment how he (the officer) had gotten
possession of the spurs. 1t was now the
officer turn to manifest real astonish-
ment, as he declared the spurs were his
own, and entered into full explanation
as to when, where, and how he obtained
them But the landlord protested that
the spurs were his that he had worn
them for years; that every negro on the
place knew them, and he could prove by
them that they we're his. The officer
feeling certain that his own spurs were
his own spurs, challenged the proof
Jack, big, black, ivory mounted buck,
promptly obeyed the former masters
well-known voice, and made his appear
ance at the door A wink from the old
master, and Jack attention is directed
to the spurs, with the question:
Jack, are not these my spurs !?
And the answer " Yes, sir came in
clear and distinct tones.
But, how do you know they are your
masters spurs, Jack2 asked the really
puzzled officer.
Cause" answers the honest witness,
II have blacked old masters boots
thousand times, and always had to pull
off the spurs"
But Jack, win yeu sIcsGr these are
your master spurs continued the
officer, as he enters into fail particulars
as to the nature and importance Of an
oath, so that the witness may not swear
without enlightenment
"oh, yes, sir, replies the apprecia
tire witness, "Tll swear, fore God,
theys masters spurs
"In the mouth of two or three wit
nesses every word shall be established,
thought the officer, and at his suggestion
several other safe witnesses we're called.
Each one received sign from old mas
ter, and each tracked the first in his ties
timony. Confounded and astonished,
the officer was abont TO deliver the spurs
in accordance with the claw and evi-
dence," when the host relieved him from
embarrassment by informing him that
he hai simply been made victim to the
folly Of his opinion Of negro testimony,
and told him that be could just as easily
have taken his horse as his spurs, by the
same means That officer, we imagine,
went on his way a wiser if not better
msn.-Tyler Te+ds) Reporter.
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JACKETS of cluny and black guipure
made half tight fitting and worn over
the same shape in colored silk are ex-
ceedingly stylish Most all summer
dresses are made with jackets, some
worn with waistcoat in the Louis XIV
style, and others sleeveless and worn
over white waist
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-31

A GENTLEMAN named Taylor, at Kala-
10 azoo, came near losing his life on the
Both ult., by catching his foot in a lady 8
sitter as he was passing her on stair
way he was precipitated to the bottom
and picked up insensible
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PUBLIC DIRECTORY.

Plumbiag and, Gas Fitting f.1
TLANNERY. JOSEPH. PRACTICAL
Il Plumber. Gas and Steam Pipe Filter, 2i219
Second street, cor. of Jefferson. je5-3m
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DOMMON LAW AND CHANCERY COURT
I } Greenlaw's Building,
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a4IO,8I3 81

LOSSES ADJUSTED AND PAID durins the
year 1865, in very marked and striking man
ner exhibits the solid, substantial, and faithful
as its ability to pass through seasons prolific of
conhagrations, with honor and profit to those
most interested.
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An average annual cash dividend to Stock
holders of fourteen per cent. upon its capital
stock, snce its Incorporation, portrays the great
success and stability of this eminent Institu-
ton, the superior financial accuracy displayed
in its investments, and the important truth that
the management of the PHGNIX is in the
hands of those who know how. successfully, 10
Conduct I. hut WIu
The New York herald., 1866-07-21

over and that she is hencefth the vassal Of France
The loss OF the ba tie Of Custozza is indeed calamity
for her She viii ind her protector France, harder 10
deal with than her enemy, Austria.
THE FREscH WAR CORRESPONDENTS
Pettrucel della Gattina, the correspondent ih
Italy Of the Peas has been ordered 10 cease wrng 70
this paper under Of being arrested sevcra o.hef
way home consequence OF La Marmoras fear that they
would indirectly make his plans too well known 70 .ne
enemy Count Arrivabeue, the correspondent OIL ,ne
LtLrt, will not undertake. 10 give any n-~s wnch
might bc njur GUS 10 the Italian cause from the Carl
bald an army, which he follows through the Iyrol
ITALIAN FINANCE
Tho Italian loan In every respect ont TO be
tory Investment Ihc interest on u, owing 10
new regulation will only be paid on the presentation OF
bonds which are sometimes lost by their owners or
picked out OF their pockets The day liked for the SIX
monthly payment OF 2 80 per coupon OF 5of was Mon
day last but as II took Dstants TO examine each
bond and as Rothschids bank Is closed at an early
hour the bondholdes no. ali settled with beiore
Wednesday.
On tho opening day the French creditors OF the Italian
government formed line of five deep extending from
No. % Rue Laftc to the corner OF the kue DC Pfo-
vince and thence following the angie of In street to
the point interse ted by the Rue st. George Namcrs
dodre distributed at an early hour in the morning
Tho boLdhoders chiefly belonged - the petite boue tse
and the WORKING classes. There good many old
women, who might have been wasberwomen concicyges
or hawkers, and OF Savoyards not few
TAKING THE Interest.
Owing to the terrible depreciation Of their securities
the majority looked uneasy and dscontentcd The
weather did not add 10 their peace of mind IL was wet
aud very cold and complaints we're made OF the differ
en treatment experienced at Mcssrs Rothschd's hands
when loan Is being negot ated from What one meets
with when com ny 10 draw the interest In the first
case doors are thrown wide open, and every street
sweeper or organ grinder Is cera Of civ reception.
The incivilty ceiyed when one has the honor 70 be
creditor OF gov mt paronized by Rothsch Id
Is such that stock brokers ask the Pr gres de Ly
states two for commission every twenty-five
francs they receive Of the interest OF the Italian loan for
their eli nts.
CoNDoLEScE
Prince Napoleon's aid de camp, Colonel Ferri Psani
has been sent to Italy TO see how Prince Amadeus
wo4 nd gets on
DYSAsTTC
The Emperor went yesterday to visit the Princess Clo
tide, at Mendon wonder II he hailed her Royal High
the future Queen Of Naples.
HAPoLEoS's PLAN
The movements of Prince Napoleon have, OF late been
observed with much curiosity II being suspected that
he rs Tor splitting up Italy into a federation
The New York herald., 1866-07-21

out Of sun, good deal Of patriotic feeling is ex
hbited. The streets filled with volunteers wearing
lunches OF howcrs in ther hals who are now organizing
TO go 70 the seat OF war
TENDING THE WOUNDED.
The wounded soldiers constantly arriving are the
objects OF much interest. The Empress has visited
several hospitals within the past few DAYS, and has
cheered many dying and wounded soldier with the
light of her sweet face.
ITALIAN PRISONERS
Two thousand Italian prisoners their way 10 the
Fortress Of komorn passed through here yesterday
WAITING rHE GRAND RESULT.
We are all to-day In state OF feverish anxiety 10 learn
the result Of the great battle yesterday and
In which is believed the great bulk Of both armies Is
engaged.
PEACE RuMoRa
Politically We have plenty OF rumors but none upon
which rely. We told that negoi
In progress through Napoleon, for making peace with
Italy, but the passage Of the Mincio by the Austrian
troops would 70 deprive this much probability
Austria would do mastery act " she would now, after
the great victory at Custozza abandon venet Italy
and send her hundred and sixty thousand there 10
the north
We also hear OF negotiations between Vienna and Bsr
lin with view To peace and IL is generally believed that
IT Austria loses the battle in progress she will sue
and make the best terms she can.
AGAIN
As | am closing despatch comes In from head.
quarters stating that up to two yesterday the
vansge was all on the Austrian sde but that then they
were ontianked and driven back. This will aid sill
more TO the general gloom which rcigns in Ito I'M.
pefial city.
The New York herald., 1866-07-21
Another French Report.

from the hlniteur dn Soir July q
The tclegrnphc accounts which have been received
yesterday and lhs (hursdsyi morning enable 10 ap
pfcc the extent Of the disaster which the
met auh on the 81 instant
The battle fought under the walls OF Konggratz
lasted eight hours
Ihe Ffuesian-, whose centre al SadOwa had
brought into the ned nearly the whole the military
forces a. tho disposition of the House ~ ohenz lorn
Th. Auslrians having their centre at Lppa. aud sup.
ported In the rear bv the fortnss ol konggriH hal
also upon tho field of battle all te dpasdle " e
emplre pnh ia crcepfion u boss ..ioa formed D1 array
of IeHe ia.
The shock was fearful and a supnrhuman bravery, 70
TO speak. was displayed on both sides
turning movement Tho part OF tho Prnsslans
~ho fdd tHpsc1rrd Established Usmsclrss al chiHm Il
uhdtf COVER q the mist and smoke decided the fate of
VIC day THO Austriana, attacked uneNpect div
ih.r nark aha rear, gave wBy, notwithstanding thclr
cnuago aud TN which had hrs nod tholr
onorth lanic dtsorgnnucd their retreat sbich be.
came ailefNhida rout and ihc bridges ~ tho ElhG
were insufficient to Afford passage tho masscs u
tutttNca
1ho ohieers aui generals AMI The prin Z. n the i'm
pet Al family II vain 80 examples ot de- perao yalor
Three hrtudnkcs were wounded and many general ON
Cor Killed, wounded o. made prisoner.
Tho totals ~ Killed each slide are not Vet known
The Prn. an reports ~ ast night announce tie csttiTe
oi fourteen thousand prisoners ana hundred and
teen Guns
The New York herald., 1866-07-21
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