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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-14

We publish the following COM
mepts of the Natcnez Democrat on
the speech of Hon. Geo, L. Potter.
The Democrat has heretofore been
an advocate for a Convention. We
trust that the following endorsement
Of Mr.. Potter is an indication that
the Democrat has become convinced
Of the duplicity Of fine Rump prom
ises. and will use its influence to adj
vance the constitutional Cnionist
nlrtN:
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-14
From the Natchez Democrat,
Speech Of Eor. Geo. L Potter.

At the request Of Il large humber
of our citizens, Hon. Geo. l.. Potter,
Of Jackson, consented to address the
public upon the future political pros
Dect5 Of the country. At I'll early
hour, Thursday evening, the Court
house was full OF people, the space
within the bar being occupied by u
noodlv plumber Of ladies. The dis
tingrished speaker was introduced
to the audience by Ralph North, Esq,
who occunicd the chair.
We have seldom heard so power
full. clear, and welldeliyered a speech,
Or one 50 full CT encouragement for
the future. We have never seen an
audience more interested or pleased.
The speaker was of opinion that
the condition Of parties at the North
lust now was exceedingly lrOpttlous.
The Northern masses mad been drag
ged by the Radical party into meas
ures which they abhorred; and this
had been done By a system of con
slant misrepresentation OF the sentl-
ments of the Southern people. We
were held uD to them as still rebellious
and intractable, and it was through
the feeling thus melted that they
have been induced tc support the
measures of the extremist. He
believed that the change was being
rapidly and surely worked; that the
Northern people would halt and go
no further under such leaders. BE
thought it proper that the people OF
the South should organize Constltu-
tional Union Associations, and thus
demonstrate by act and word their
loyalty to the Constitution and the
Cnicn.s
By this means we would hasten
the popular reaction, to which he
confidently looked for relief from
Radical oppression, and be restored
with original rights under the Con
stitution.
We look upon that part OF the
speakers remarks TO the freedmen,
as being of the utmost Importance.
His arguments against their becOm-
inc enslavgd by loyal leagues, aud
swindled by lnoney-seeking, dishon-
orable politicians, were SO clearly
and forcibly put, that, we doubt not,
they had good effect upon the
minds of a considerable number of
freedmen that heard them.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-14
u. S. Internal Revenue.
CoLLECr0a' OEpICE, % Disr. Miss. !
GIopgprpr Cnnt ~ IAEy [

CoLLECroa's OEpIcE, % DIs1 Mls5.,l
NIcKsBunG. Sept Ia 1867
uAVING RECEIVED FROM THOMAS
l. S. WhIl i, Assessor of U. s. Internal
Revenue. the June and July Coll, c.ion List foi
the year 1867, embracing the Assessment OF
Income. Personal Properly and Special Taxes,
and the same having become due ard paya-
BILE, notice is hereby given that the said tax.
e., assessed in and for the county Of Madison,
and State of Mississippi, must be paid to
SAM. c. COCHRAN,
Deputy Collector U. s. Int. Rev. for the 18th
Division, at his office in Canton, Madison
county, Mississippi 49,.
And if any person or persons assessed upon
the above list, shall, after the expiration df
L T. n d \ VS.
from the date hereof, neglect a1kmlhse to pay
the Revenue Tax for which ~ liable
under the United States InJ Revenue
Laws, the penalty and costs viii be rigidly
enforced.
MARTIN KEARY,
. Collect Or q. S, Internal Revenue,
I'd District Mississippi.
Sept. IL, 1867. lt
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-14

EFThe New York Times says
son the night train from Buffalo
the other day we saw a very we'll
dressed and respectable looking
American citizen Of African descent
apply for a berth on the sleeping car.
He was very promptly refused the
privilege, and had either to stay be
hind or sit up all night. While he
was arguing his case, a white passen-
ger, whom we knew as an. old time
anti-slavery advocate, stepped up to
the agent and said that at all events,
in no case, must that negro obtain a
berth next to his. Now, we do not
propose at this time to enter into
any argument about the prejudice of
color, or antagonism of race, or in
stinct Of Caucasianism, or whatever
it may be. We merely wish to re-
mark that if the incident had occur
red in South Carolina, the railroad
agent would have to pay fine Of
$3.50. For that was the singing
fine which General Sickles imposed
upon the Captain of the steamer
Pilot Boy because, on account Of
caste, he refused ID cabin passage to
Miss Frances Rollin, a respectable |
female OF color" lsn..E
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-14
Guardians Sale of Lands.
SHERIFFS SALE. A
Lucus NJ. Lamar, and john
7. Semmes. Special Admr's. .r 81 A3-
Of P. Tracey. decd. ~ ri

Peyton R. Sutherland, and
Stephen thinner. l8J gsszGsaA
To September Term, 1861, MADISON
Circuit Court, Mississippi. u ygI
Judg. S6842 06. on eth March, 1857.
NV VIpTTTE nf .hU xbuvs .GtiescrIbed
~ WRIT to me directed by the CLERK of
SAID Court. ! will expose 10 public sale
tho, To '1 ron n,Fh Si bidder for cash. before
Madison and state of Miasnsippi. in the
City Of Canton. on TL
Monday, the 23d day Of Septembe,,,
1867, between the hours prescribed by
law, the following described lands to. wit:
E. Of SEE and SW4 Of SCI Of section
No. 20, township No. H.; WI Of EW4
section 80, township l2: NW4 of SW4
section 81, township II; EY Of Sci sec
ton 22. township II; E3 Of NE{ section
81, township II; SW4 section 60, ltosn.
ship l2; NE4 and e. NW4 of section
80, township II; NJ and "a Of SHA
section 20, township l1--sll in range
No. 5 East. lying in Madison oounty
aforesaid, containing 1908 acres. more or
less .....T -.- t,.e =, ss,,s
Levied upon as the property of the
said defendants. Peyton R. Sutherland
and Stephen Rimmer, and will be sold to
satisfy the above styled Judgment, inter.
est and all cost. % ~ E4eM
GEO. MOORMAN,
Sheriff of Madison county.
Sent, 7.IS67>Sw fHHf
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-14

Those members of the Irish police
who distinguished themselves dur
ing the late Fenian troubles have
been rewarded by d medal presented
by the Lord Lieutenant.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-14

EThe 81. II Times says: We
do regret one hg, and that is,
that some did shoot Phil. Sheri-
dan during his ut ride from Win
hester 20 Cedareek -
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-14

Rev. J. f. PeTham, President If
the Howard Association, died II Cor
pms Christi on the Goth ultlmc,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-14

- The negro and white Radicals
are becoming very truculent in their
addresses to the colored people in
the parishes of Attakapas and Ope-
lousas, La. We find in one of our ex-
changes, a summary of the remarks
of negro in Patters0nville "He
was very belligerent, and expressed
himself with much confidence. lie
advised his cOlored friends not to
work for the rebels next year, hRt,to
let bushes grow upon the land, Hnd
then the black men would break up
the planters aud get their lands,
mules, etc. He went strongly in IA
vOr of confiscation. He said he never
saw white man riding in a four
wheeled buggy, that he didn't want
two of the wheels-that lie never
saw white man with two mules or
two coats but he wanted one. He
wanted to see the white woman at
the wash tub and with the milk pail.
He wanted to see the white man pillow
and hoe. He wanted to raise up the
black man and to pull down the white
man.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-14

ny The venerable Thomas Scott
died on the 30th ult., at his residence
in Franklin county, in the S0th year
of his aye. He served with General
jackson in the Indian wars and at
the battle of New Orleans. BMhG
membered when. Natchez was
lage, and Gayoso was Spanish CVrs-
u1rdaui.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-14
A BARGAIN.

TNHE UNDERSIGNED WISHES TO -
Il his HOUSE and LOT on east
public square. For further psrticulsE
dress. @. II. TfcHEES
Aug24-u Photographer. CastOtf 4
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-14
F o r. SALE

THE CANTON CORN AND PLAn
Il MILL. now doing first rsss nH
Machinery in the best y9rs,ssS ORC
son for selling, going 70 Hopor.,s,
A,9lou Canton, ~
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-09-14
SHERIFF,S SALE,

Sept. 7.i867>Sw
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06

hereby agree to accept $1,000 for it--or
less in case its reputation may become
damaged by the black balling which the
public is now giving it and the whole pro-
ceedings about it.
The drawing was legally provided for.
The committee were irrcproachable in
character. No sign Of unfairness was
visible. Mr.. Lees residence in Illinois is
named. 1t is easy to ascertain if such a
man lived there. 1t is unreasonable to
conclude that so large body of men as
were engaged in selling these tickets and
mixed up with the business should be all
villains, or that majority We're interested
in deceiving the balance. There is no
doubt the property was put up at more
than its worth, but that is the case in all
lotteries and it always will be-the cost of
transacting the business is worth a small
sum watch in country rattle is called
$40, when to Sc would buy it. We all
have seen this demonstrated.
1t is we'll to be reasonably sceptical, but
not well to be incrcdulous unless you have
some reason beside mere suspicion to base
it upon. The suit named below will cx-
cite intense interest and its decision will
be veal or woe for all enterprises of the
kind. We think the plaintiff in this case
will be defeated. If not, then farewell to
the agency Of responsible men in anything
of the sort. But read: ,.
Quite number of people in this and
other cities, and also some living in the
country, doubt the fairness and squareness
of the late opera-house drawing. This
feeling is particularly manifested among
those who didn't hold ticket No. $1,000
OF this number is Mr.. d. L. Sills, residing
at No. 227 Michigan street, in this city,
This gentleman drew a beautiful picture of
Mount "Blank," or some equally invisible
object. AT least, she can't see it." This
is certainly provoking, and not to be borne
in silence. lie contends, and insists on it,
that he has been robbed, bamboozlcd,
"done for and otherwise ''taken in" or,
in other words, that the money was OBJ
tanned under false pretences. Fully imbu-
ed with this feeling, and deeply smarting
under it, he has taken steps to recover the
s. which he invested. TO assist him in
this undertaking he has engaged the SER
vices of Justice DE Wolf and Constable
Feeney. The former has issued summons
and the latter is serving them as fast as
possible upon the following individuals :
U. II. Crosby, ". F. Coolbaugh, James II.
Bowen, J. c. Dore, l. Y. Mum, j. A. FL
lis, Clinton Briggs, Il. A. Hall and Amos
I. Hall. The matter, although insigni6-
cant in itself, may become big in the flu
ture, and will certainly not be uninterest-
ing to the non-drawing community. If it
proves nothing else, it will at least devel-
op the manner and modus operundi of the
Lce-Crosby transfer, about which so many
people are inquisitive. 1t is said that Mr..
Stills is man Of means, and that he in
tends to fight his case to the ''bitter end.'
-(Hjc0OO Times
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06
Weather Predictions for March.

This month comes in windy-Snow O,
cold rain about the 9th, soon followed by a
rising temperature, when it becomes very
mild all through the middle part Of the
month, accompanied at times by some gen.
tie rains-After the 18th, it is again cold,
with showers near the 22d and 2Sth-Fair
towards the end with frosty mornings.
There is an unusual planetary phenom-
enon during this month. On the 10th,
the two ponderous planets, Saturn and
Jupiter, form quartile exact aspect-the
former in the constellation Libra, and the
latter in Capricornus. The last time they
were in this aspect was the 9th of Februa-
ry 1857. ! wish particularly to observe
at that period the mildness of the air a
few days before the 10th and a few after.
wards.
On the last day Of the month, 1.-THE 3lst)
the two beautiful planets, Jupiter and We
nus are in conjunction-they will be seen
rising together, about 4 o'clock in the
morning of that day, when the two plan
cts will be conspicuous objects for the Gu
rious to observe, and will continue so for
several mornings, gradually receding.
snow In huge pillars, mark the clouds appear,
surchargd with hail. that falls In massive shower,
Like murky curtains spread across the clear
Blue eky: all else but where the shadow low'rs,
Is bright with sunshine, and the village spire
Seems on the distant hill ray OF fire." s.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06

Much alarm is being expressed about the
conduct of the Prince Of Wales. lie
" runs with the Duke of St. Adams, a
wild young fellow, and they act in very
extraya ant manner. "St. Adams name
is known in every low den Of vice on the
Continent, and he seems to be training the
future king Of England in the same school,,
We do not commend wickcdness, but there
are many persons who will remember in
their historic readings that s. Prince Hail."
the chum Of Falstaf, Bardolph and Pistol,
became the greatest monarch, Alfred alone
excepted, that England ever saw. 1t is not
always your oyer-nicc, smooth-lookins,
JOE SURFAcE-sort-ofchaps that have the
most talent, energy, or honesty. We bet
on the Prince yet, but advise him to behave
himself.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06
weather, Markets, &c.

The weather does just as it pleases.-
Cold as Greenland, then snow, then warm
in the middle Of the day, then half mist
then colder than Sir John Frauklin's OK.
petition.
Markets not active. Pork is playing
out in receipts and firm in prices. Evans,
Rowland & Jones paid $3.50 for a good
lot on Tuesday: 1925 to $3.50 are the
prices. Wheat is Sl.25 to sl.65, supe-
rior article would bring $3.50.
The Chicago and Milwaukee markets
are scarcely worth quoting. Our buyers
arc in telegraphic connection, and Nc
Grcgor prices are fully up and often be-
yond the prices in those cities-less the
freight, Of course.
In the general market Benton & Co. re-
port no change worth noting.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06

Over DoNE.-It is believed that the we'd
ding business is being over done. We
hear Of WOODEN, paper, tin, silver and
golden weddings. A IIoosier gentleman
has got up to his sixtieth wedding ami
versary and he insists on pearl wedding
all the visitors are expected to bring pearls
OF rare value. Our friend SMITH is year
hing in connubial felicity and he pro-
poses corn wedding. The friends will
bring complimentary pop, broom, eight
rowed; gourd-sced, Wabash, flint, dent,
sugar, sweet, and all other corns Except
toe-corns) 70 his entertainment. The pre-
sumption ii the party will be corned when
they retire.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06
Valuable Property
FOR SALEl

ME 81 of nwA, Sec. Il, r. 90, r. Il-S0 acres
l First quality nnmproved Prairie Land in Howard
County, miles from the new and growing town Of
Cresco.
The nwH Of Sec. %, T. 9s, r. 17-l6o acres Gosd
Prairie land, well watered, in Mitchell Co. and within
miles OF West Mitchell ~ '"
The Sc! Of seA Sec. %, T. Ito, r. q. in R,oe Co,
Nine acres of Timber Land OF Of the nell Sec 7.
i. io3, X IL. in Fillmore Co, MIN.
Also Lots Is and l6. In Block IS Prairie du Chen
Land Co.'s Addition.
Lots and 2. in Block II, Town of Maxonauie Wis.
Lot q, in Block ", Village of Clayton Clayton Co.,
Iowa. W.
Lot = in hiook u, and Lo. S, in Block I, Town of
North Mct;regor, Iowa.
Also one-third interest in the following described
property, tO-wit:
Nie hundred and twenty of Timber Land with
she Water Fower Saw and Stave Mills, with Machine
ny oDhlpfeto ana IN running order thereon
Also 40 acres OF Land, known the Fillmore Mill
Property, consisting of Large Stone FIGURING Mill
bnrrs, Machinery and appliances therein complete for
making best merchantab!e flour, together with the
Water Power. Barns, Stsck-Yar Town Lots, &C., &C.
situated and being in the Town of Fillmore Fillmore
Co. Minnesota, all of which will DO sold ceap for
cash. 80 ~
For terms and particulars, apply to
Thomas Arasls.
Assignee Of Lee Eiunaird
MoGrnsor Feb. @. 81. .:,Stf
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06

A woman was convicted at Richmond
recently on a charge of stealing wear
ing apparel belonging to a married lady,
and was sentenced to imprisonment The
case was carried to. the Supreme Court of
Appeals, exception being taken to the in
dictment on the ground that no married
woman owned her clothing, it being the
property of her husband. The question
was argued last term, and on the 18th
inst, the decision was given that the
Judgment Of the lower Court should be
reversed.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06

The OUrsIDE.-poetry, not by the Meth
odist Hymn Book-Steamboat race-Lec.
ture by Rev. Mr.. Spurgeon-A letter by
the man who didn't draw the Opera Houses
it was all mis-spellcd in the Journal, OF
Chicago, but seeing no wit in the ortho.
graphic errors we had the article set up on
the square it is one of the richest pieces
of truth and satire we ever rcad-Jno
Phoenix, on measuring qualities, health,
&C., &C., by figures; we approve the sys
tenn 100 !-Fashions-An Enigma-Mis
cellany.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06

The '.McGregor Prize Concert" promises
to be the most successful enterprise Of the
kind ever instituted in the west. The rea.
son of such rapid sales, arises from the
fact that the property putin is all .tirst-class;
besides everybody knows the drawing will
be perfectly fair whether ticket-holdcr il
present at the drawing or not-the com.
mittee being organized by the ticket-hold.
ers themselves. Full and accurate reports
will be sent to all after the drawing.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06
The Opera House.

The Opera House.
1t will be some time before this theme is
dropped by the quill-driyers or the read
ing public. We--that is to say-the old
editor of this paper, do not believe there
was any fraud on the part of the drawing
committee. Mr.. Crosby, by the retention
Of nnsold tickets-not Ills fault that they
were unsold-drew the best of the picture
prizes, and it is not strsngc to us that Mr..
Lee would sell five dollar ticket for
$500, 900, especially as he was not situa-
ted to take charge of such an elephant
If IRE draw it on the next occasion. we
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06

TANNING MILLs.-R. Scott of Prairie
du Chen, Wis, is manufacturing an I'm.
proved and Superior Tanning Mill-his
patent-for changing, raising and lower.
ing the selves, making them independent
OF each other. This, together with other
late improvements, makes it the best mill
now in use for cleaning grain, and grass.
seed of all kinds.
II. b. MALONE & Co., Agents,
53Sm3 McGregor, Iowa.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06

ENTERPRISE. - We are told that the
Fleming Bros. & Co. have bought 10 lots at
North McGregor, and that they design
erecting thereon the largest kind of Saw
Mill-one that will stop all the up-rivcr
logs that can be got down. There are no
two more energetic business men in this
region than Chap" and Jack - the
&C.," we conclude must be of the same
sort.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06

Malone & Co. arc in receipt of car.
load Of Wagons Of the best quality. Far
mcrs will take notice. The same enter
prising firm are issuing from the TINES
Once over Four THOUSAND copies Of the
Fdrn'er's Friend, journal that is filed
with good sense, spiced- with humor, and
very valuable to every family into whose
hands it may fall
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06
McGregor Western Railway.
ID L Il ID /:

d. Il ID:
At McGregor, on Saturday. Feb. I'd, of Brain Fever,
CORNELIA s.. eldest daughter of A. J. 4 Mary A.
Jordan, in her lIth year.
The death of this young girl was probably felt as
severely any like event that occurre in our
'ity. Her sickness was a question of inquiry from
the beginning. Every medical attention was given
every social and home solictude was manifested The
sermon was preached to crowded house on Sunday
by Rev. Mr. Pancoast Of the Methodist Church. in tho
Baptist Church building
We would attempt to say consoling word to the
parents, but it's impossible to soothe the feelings
where loss so great happens to them. May the re-
Election that CoRNELA is beyond the reach of pain and
happy in the world of bliss be their comfort!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06

PRor. SANDs.-This celebrated Magician
and Periormist (if the latter is new word
we can't help it, gave two entertainments
last week in Cambrian Hail. The Band
was employed by the Professor to wake up
the people and full house gave him audi
ence. The acknowledgement opinion
is that his feats of magic and deception
were never excclled. HILTON, an old
habitue of the New York theatres and con-
cert rooms, played the piano and sang cle-
gantly. Prof. MARK JONES, one of Nc
Gregor's favoritcs and the best teaore we
ever heard, accompanied Hilton in the old
but cverlastingly-good song of "Robin
Ruff and CATER Green and +" the house
came down. The rich voice of JONES
and the deep heavy dasso of HILToN made
the execution of the piece almost sublime.
Then came Prof. Gaffncy, the man with
four balls, weighing, respectively, 20, 25,
SO, and IS pounds. His handling of them
was not new to McGregor audience be-
cause this is his home and he often gives
US free exhibition. CANDY" is small
man but he can throw those heavy balls
with grace known to the circus visitors
of this whole Union. Dressed in costume
and as handsome as barber could make
him, he looked the picture of health and
wcll-deyeloped manhood. Applause is
no name for the reception which our Irish
friend met with.
Prof. Sands is a trump he will be here
again on Friday and Saturday nights
cpirituuireru anu us exposure VIII ne the
theme. Mrs. Sands, at the FLANDERS House,
still tells the fortunes of those who are
curious.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06

We had word to say about our excel
lent friends, Henry, Simon and George
Ruble, but it was not proportional to
their friendship, their business, or their
size and we leave it over till next week for
amendment.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06

CoNovER.-Being DESTROYS of changing
my present business, | will sell the City
Hotel Of tho fourishing town Of Conoyer,
at low figures. The property is a paying
one. CAPT. APKER.
February 9Th, 81. t4t~t i3sw3