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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-10-24
N0tEoe.

II HAvE two beautiful and well improved
II Plantations in Lee county, Ga, within
three miles OF the city of Albany. bounded by
ems OF the best railroads in The State, and q
nne Lot and eOmnodious Dwelling 10 the city,
which ! will gladly sell Or exchange for other
pSoperty, nearer 70 me.
apis A, WRIGHT.
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NOTICES.
NOTICE.

THERE will be nesting OF the IneorpOra.
4 tors and Stockholders o. the Men phls
dolly Springs, Okslona and Selma Railroad
at Okalona, on MONDAY. November gtb, Tor
the purpose ef organ Estion. A prompt aud
full attendance Is expected.
osiO y. b FORREST. President. pro TEN.
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WANTS.

VKTASTED TO RENT.-A House suitsble for
w q Boarding House and Bsr-roOm must
be centrally located. Best reference given.
AbpIy 10 o. PREINSHAGEN.
oczi lW l57 Washington Get.
IUANTED TO RENT Nice Dwelling
w House centrally located, with not less than
zen or twelve ROOMS Address B.. az this
ofnoe. ocz0 y
HANTED-To rent, . Residence convenient
w % bNsiness, somewhere between hz-
SAauss and Vance streets, and not more than
two or three squares from Main, containing
about i've or SIX rooms besides servants room.
AldrcSE lOc1tl JOHN AIN5LIE. Z
UTANTED TO Exc nANGE.-I have tract
w OF Sc Acres OF Land, twelve miles nom
Royer the sOunty town OF stewart county,
Tennessee, which desire II exchange for city
prope.ty EP. NE IHANS, Attorney,
srS u So SeoOnd stree, Memphis.
VkTANTED-By a com npetent man, a situation
w as Book-keeper o. Sslesmsu-a Cotton
sad Grocery house preferred. The applicant
aaG been engaged in business in Memphis for
EEslTs yssr1. The best OF city and country re-
isre1ses gwen. Address T., care J. NJ. KeRting,
ATPEAL Of1ce. sell
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Mnfice.

THAyE good EIGHTY SAW PRATT GIN,
i which 1 will sell cheap. I reGeT 20 MesErs.
Galbreath, SteTar Co.
as 4 A W htGhE,
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n O Il.

WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBE-
w raj
CASH LBIAxOEs or sHIPKHETS
81 Cotton 70 our correspondents IN New Or
leanL, Ia.
MA RTIN WALT & co,
Memphis sep. %, 1875 fiInl 27R FroRt st
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ALEKHr PIKE, CHARLES W. ADAMS, L. r. PIX,
PIKE, ADAMS & PIKE,
AttOrneyS. Solicitors & PrOCtOrS

TrEND 20 cases in li.ss different Courts ait,
d ting at Memphis, and II, the river counties
C. Arkansas r .a-r .--sa rHfa..H
ss- The Senior partner will hereStter espe-
stAlly attend 70 cases in the Supreme Jc1rt OF
Tennessee, and IN the supreme Court ASo
Court Of Claims OF the United States at WsEh-
tngtoE, being OF the nrm OF PIKE A JOHN
BON, OF that city.
Once IN the MADAM VINCENT BLOCK,
eorner of Court and second streets.
ALBEIT PTKE. RoBERT ". JoBEsox.
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T.. PIKE 4 JOHNSON
iss
d Attorneys, COunseiIOrS & Solicitors

rNHIs firm VIII pra ctice IN the United States
II Supreme Court and Court of Claims, and
~Niu attend 10 the recovery OF debts, accounts
and claims against the Government or indi-
NaduEls, and TO business before Congress or In
EShs Departments. - d. r.
The senior member OF the nrSn Gate Of the
Memphis Appeap has long been known in the
highest courts OF the country and the Junior
fARs had large experience in departm entail and
other business duiing many yeaEs OF pabs4e
service in the House aud Senate. They offer
their best and faithful services TO those who
may need them. JyS-sepl0 ly
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FOR RENT.
FOR SALE.

EOR SALE.-A good second hand BTEAA
SAW MILL and fixtures, all complete. In
a. re Of Henry 7. JOaes; Aum' T Of WIn.C. Har-
rison decea ased, at Germantown, for terms.
HENRY 7. JONE- AGmr
oc2l Isw4us OF ". c. Harrison, decd.
EOR sALE-PATENT RIGHT.-The Patent
Right OF a newly invented Lock 'sns.ro'
for dfy State in the Union can be secured by
application to the unde signed. II Ii useful,
nzd will pay active men who engage In Us sale
enc in use al this Office, where those interested
can inspect IL. Address
auq n SAM SHLOSS. Appeal.
CUBURBAN LANDS AND RESIDENCE FOX
- SALE 4 EASY IERMs--My lands, miles
eSst Of The city. are for sale, on terms 70 suit
purchasers, for cash or on any ume-from one
ts ten years, and in any quanuty-trom acre
- s0N, NV residence, with from Il to IS acres
land will se sold at q great bargain, for cash,
er On the usual terms. Apply TO myself, on the
.-ar1ts1s or - RoyEtar frezeTant q TO-, my
agents, in the city. .-- - a
1el7 n. NJ. ThEAENANT'
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ADDRESS OBJ THE DEWOCRATIC
STATE CENTRAL c0HMITGEE eF

FOr tbe National COMMITTEES.
AUG. BELMONT. Charms
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ssr. Davis In England.

LIYERpooI. september q. lsss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Richmond Enquirer states that Gov.
Wells,is one of the counsel in suit against
the Petersburg & Weldon R. r., in which the
State Of Virginia is interested to the amount
OF two fiths Of the entire St0ck-and condemns
his course Tor occupying that position.
Some persons supposed to be employees Of
the establishment, broke into the storehouse
of the Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond Oh
Monday night, and carried off goods valued at
between five and eight hundred dollars.
Gases of poisoning By ''poison oak" are not
unfrcquent in Virginia, at this season. A SoIu,
ton Of caustic potash is recommended as an
immediate cure. Ten grains Of potash to one
ounce Of water.
A number of respectable coIorod men in
Lynchburg, in a published card repudiatc
the Radical Kelso and his gang. and the
"Lo-il League"
Rev Dr. W. f. Broaddus is devoting him
self to the collection of funds to educate the
children of deceased and disabled Confederate
soldiers.
On the 18th, the citiz3ns Of LynchJurg held
a meeting and responded in appropriate reso-
lulions to the amnesty proclamation OF the
President,
The Richmond Wing says: Gov. Wells and
Gen. Stoneman yesterday had a conference in
reference to the payment Of the interest. on the
State debt"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09
NEWS or THE DAP.
''7o s1oa0 the very age and body QfMc Times

The submarine cable to Havana, lately laid
by the Narva has parted from the buoy to
which it was attached. The Narva is now en-
gagodin graphing for it, assisted by the L. S.
gunboat Gettysburg. It is doubtful whether
the ATTEMPT will be successful The engineers
may be compelled to underrun the whole length
of the cable. The work will be completed as
soon as additional wire arrives from England.
The ground was broken on the Pacific and
Atlantic railroad, at Springfield, Mo, yester,
day. 4 large number Of men are employed,
and the work will. be pushed with view OF
connecting St. Louis and San Francisco By the
both parallel.
Mr.. John E. DeVlin who was thrown from
the carriage in New York at the time Peter
Cagger lost his lite, has died from the effects Of
bis injuries.
John A. Griswold, of Rensselaer, county,
has been nominated by tho Radical State Con-
yenton as their candidate for Governor OF
New York.
The Legislature of Louisiana has elected
William P. kellogg to the !. S. Senate for
the long term, and John S. Harris for the
short term.
Gen. Grant and his family have arrived at
st. Louis.
The Marlboro Nd Gazette has commenced
prosperously It's thirty second year.
Cholera prevails in Cuba.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09
The Markets.

LONDON, July 9.--Consols for money C45 on
account 9l5a95. u. S. 5 Z0s 735.
LIVERPOOL, July 9.-Cetton quiet; sales Of
10000 bales. BreAdstuf5 quiet Lard active
st 6l$6d.
NEW YORK, July 9-Flour 10a15c better
Wheat 1a2c better. Corn 1a2c better. Rye
steady. Oats steady. Pork firm; new mess
S2787! Lard firm at l7al14. Cotton quiet at
32!a33 for midding upands Freghts QUIET
BALTIMORE, July 9.-Flour in far demand
at the decline noted yesterday. Wheat firm at
an advance of SC; new red 245a265; white 245a
275' Corn firm prime white aloat H. Oats
Virginia Is of 1867 As bid, &c asked; do coupons,
old, sol asked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09
Conyiction---The Nomination.

RICHMOND, July 9.-Jaeter Phillips, tried
fer the murder of his wife, was convicted this
morning of murder in the first degree.
The nomination was very unexpected here.
There has been a general anticipation among
the people that Chase would come up at the
last honr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09
GOnppCSS.

In the Senate, yesterday, the consideration
Of the Tax bill was resumed and completed in
Committee of the Whole 1t was then report,
ed to the House. 4 long discussion took
place on an amendment restoring the tax Of
two dollars per gallon on whiskcy. Pending
discussion a recess was taken until 80 pm
The Senate reassembled at 80 and resumed
the debate On Z motion by Mr.. Pomeroy 10
restore the tax on @hiskcy to two dollars per
gallon. The debate was continued to great
length, and without taking action the Senate
adjourned.
In the House Of Representatives, the Civil
Appropriation bill with the amendments
thereto vas taken up by the House in Com
mittee of the Whole. A number OF the Senate
amendments were rejected and the bill was
finally retired to q conference committee. A
bill was passed removing political disabilities
from certain citizens Of North Carolina, South
Carolina, Louisiana and Texas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09
Railroad Accident.

CLEVELAND, July 9.-An accident occurred
on the Philadelphia and Erie railroad, near
Erie this morning, by train falling through
bridge, by which several were killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

There was an amusing fantastical mock fire.
men parade in Philadelphia last night, also
two fires and loss of property to the extent OF
$4,000. We would say this was anything but
an amusing" finale to the amusing fantasti-
cal parade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

Gold was lower at New York yesterday, and
Governments were improved. Border State
stocks were, generally unchanged except Vir-
ginias, which advanced per ct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

A portrait of Cyrus H. Mccormick, the in
ventor Of the Reaper, native of Rockbridge
county, and liberal benefactor to Washing
ton College, Licking ton, Va, has been sent to
the college, and will be placed by General Lee
in the Library Of that institution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

Bradley, colored man, made furious
speech in the Georgia Legislature, yesterday,
in which be said ''that unless his race was
part and parcel of the militia, in less than ten
years there would be another rebellion, exceed
ing in magnitude, and more successful than
the last" Thus we 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

The Washington Chronicle predicts the
absorption, in a few years, by this govern
ment, ''of every foot, between the Ithmus Of
Darien and the North Pole!" and then, those
living, will see what they will seas far this
government is concerned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

Gen. Lee, and his family, are expected to
visit several of the Virginia Springs this sum-
mer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

1t will be seen that the Winchester and
Strasburg Railroad Company has been organi-
zed under the auspices of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company-and that the latter
company is to furnish the requisite funds for
the construction aud completion of the work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

The triumph of the Conservative party in
Mississippi, 10 the rejection of the proposed
Constitution, furnishes an example to the PEG
pie of Virginia of what united and energetic
effort can accomplish. We have here better
chance for defeating Radicalism and counter
acting its designs, then they had in MiSsiS-
sippi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09
Gold

Cold
NEW YORK, July 9.--Gold to. day 1909.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

MURDER.-At the village of DarkesviIIe, in
Berkeley county, on Saturday night, the 9th
ultimo, negro Of bad character and drunken
habits, under the influence Of liquor, was abu8.
ing the white people OF the village, when he
was struck by q white man whom he lNsuItcd.
lie went home, loaded his gun, and set out to
have revenge. Geo. Hubbard, young man
OF about IS years OF age, was standing near
store and the negro seeing him, deliberately
fired upon him, the shot taking effect in differ
cnt portions Of the tody, but iufictlng no Sc.
rious injury. After firing, the negro ran
short distance. whilst Hubbard and some friends
walked down the pike On arriving at the
informing his companions that his wounds
panied him. They had not reached the post
Office on their return, before the negro, who
had reloaded his gun, came out OF the alley,
and fired second shot, which took effect in
Hubbard's breast and head. This second shot
killed him almost instantly. The negro ran at
large until 10 o'clock the next day, when he
was arrested by the Deputy Sheriff. After MS
arrest he was taken to see the corpse when he
acknowledged having Committed the murder,
and added that he had no regret to express TOR
what he had DONE CharleSt01C12 Spirit.
MoNTELLE AND HIS BAND.-Atter escaping
from the clutches of West Virginia jaiIor,
Granville MontelIe made his way to Richmond
and, with four of his band, leiSurely stopped
on Monday at the house OF black man about
four miles from Richmond. They sent one OF
the band into the city on business, who vas
frightened off by indications that means we're
being taken for his arrest Mayor Chahoon
being informed Of their whereabouts, sent to
General Granger for mounted squad for their
capture. The banditti, however, were too
we'll acquainted with the ground to be captured
by United States regulars, and by the skin OF
their teeth, we arc Informed, made their es-
cape, owing to the fact that they delayed their
departure until the military were nearly upon
them. Montelle is captain Of the band, ana ana
his associates are scarcely less reckless and.
daring than he is.-Rich. Wing. ... ...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

The new representatives from the re
constructed" States, are ''pungiug in" In
both houses they have already introduced
multitude of bills, most of which are for land
grants. One of the Arkansas Senators, yes
tcrday, introduced two bills which are magnif
cent in design, and 90 in for the largest sized
slices of the public lands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

On the motion of Mr.. Kelley Of Pa, the
H. of R., has adopted resolution requesting
the Executive to urge upon the Sultan to abol-
ish all restrictions and charges upon the pas
sage of vessels of war and commerce through
the Straits of the Dardanells and BosphQrus
the Black sea, and to endeavor to procure the
perfect freedom of navigation through these
straits to all classes of vessels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

The eulogizers Of Gen Grant are doing their
best to ipjure him and make themselves ridic
uIous. First, he was miracle then, he was
Moses-and now we see, he is extolled as a
greater soldier than Welngton-and had he
been in Russia when Napoleon was there, he
would have 'wintered in Moscow and subdued
the Russian empire y Now, all this, turns
the hearts, il it does not the stomachs, Of SEN
sible people
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

The new Impeachment proposed by Mr..
Stevens does not seem to meet with much ia
vor, from most of the Radicals themselves, or
TO be regarded with any interest. The idea,
however, Of keeping alive an impeachment
against the President during his term of Office,
is very 'consoing' to Mr.. Stevens and his
tail-it is sort of soothing syrup, which, while
it can do no good, at least, looks like physic !!
But ought men who hold places in Congress to
resort TO such mean and pitiful procedure?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

'SIBERT's STEEL is likely to prove sp(en-
did success. He says he will make at the
Tredegar Works, in Richmon as fine steel
rails, at the first trial, as were ever made in
Europe or America, and cheaper too than Gen.
Anderson can make wrought iron rails. We
sincerely hope that Mr.. S. may realize his as
piration to see our Virginians unlocking the
hidden treasures of our mountains, and enrich
ing themselves and the State by bis great dis
covarv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

When the roll OF States had been called
through and before the general changing had
begun, the twenty second ballot stood as fol-
lows: ..-..
Alabama, Hancock, s; Arkansas, Hendricks
S: California, Hendricks, 5; Connecticut,
English, E; Delaware, Hancock, 3; Florida,
Hendricks, 3; Georgia, Hancock, 9; Illinois,
Hendricks, 6; Indiana, Hendricks, l3;; Iowa,
Hendricks, S; Kansas, Hancock, l; Hendricks,
2; Kentucky, Sermour, II (cheers) Louisiana,
Hancock, 7; Maine, Hancock, a; Hendricks,
q; Maryland, Hancock; 6; Hendricks, !;
Massachusetts, Seymour u; Michigan, Hen
bricks, S: Minnesota, Hendricks, 4; Mississip-
pi, Hancock, .; Hendricks, s; Nebraska, Hen,
bricks, 3;New Hampshire, Hancock, a; Hen
bricks J; New Jersey, Hendricks, 7; New
York, Hendricks, 33 North Carolina, Hen
bricks, o. Ohio, Horatio Seymour, 81; Ore
gon, Hendricks, 3; Pennsylvania, Hancock,
g; Rhode Island, Doolitt:e, 4; South Carroll
ma, Hancock, 6; Tennessee, A. johnson, d;
Hendricks, II; Horatio Seymour, l; (cheers)
Texas, Hancock, g. Vermont, hendricks, 5;
Virginia, Hancock, 10; West Virginia, Hen
bricks, s. Wisconsin, Doolittle, S.
Mr.. Price called the Convention to order at
half past two, Gov. Seymour having returned
to his quarters at the St. Nicholas Hotel
The call of the States was continued for
nominations for Vice President. ~
Illinois presented the name Of Gen. John
A. McClernand, comperr of Clay and Web.
ster, distinguished general in the late war,
whose brain conceived the capture of Vicks-
burg, though the credit OF that achievement
was given to much inferior man. (Cheers. }
Gen. McClernand, rose to thank the conven-
ton but asked the delegates from Illinois, to
Withdraw his name (cries no. no.) He had no
ambition except to assist in relieving the coun-
try from the throldom which now binds her; he
said the soldiers would heartily accept the
nomination Of Seymour; the soldiers and sal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-22

INBEN HATHAWAY, AUCTIONEER.- HATHAWAY Il
u ARNOLD viii sell on Saturday. July %, at O1s O'Clock,
T. not previously sold at private sale the Whole stock OF
Wines Liquors and Cigars, License Lease and Fixtures OF
store - Fulton street. known Browns sample room For
full particulars inquire premises ut Office OF auc'oneers
109 Pearl street. Hanover square.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-22

DOsITION OF HOTEL CLERK OPEN TO A GOOD
loan 81 COO, secured by mortgage on prop
ery $4,000 interest besides. Address Hotel Clerk
Herald Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-22

A PARTNER WANTED--IN A LARGE FIRST CLASS
N Liquor Store, spendidly fitted up full license
and long lease doing large cash trade capital required
$780, TRAVER ESLER, 5S Liberty street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-22

DARE CHANCE FOR ONE OR TWO YOUNG MEN-A
III Book Stationery Store for safe, third avenue,
Cooper institute, doing large cash business Address
C. e.. Herald office,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-22

IIOR SAI,F-pATENT RIGHT FOR SHEAF BINDER
II and bastie combined dispensing entirely with skilled
binders and be furnished cbeapy as 10
within of every farmer Address 4. irusiow 70
Maiden lane New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-22

CHICAGO AND NORTHW WESTERN SThTES.-TUE UN
" dersgned beg intimate to Eastern correspondents that
they give prompt and pans,aking attention to the
business of collecting bills and claims tins city and through
the Northwestern States making prompt returns by dra
gold currency, Winsow, Larser & CO., New York;
Merchants Bank Boston; Drexel Co., Philadelphia TO
whom we REFER Money invested under instruction.
GEO. C. SMITH & BRO, Bankers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-22

AN OLD ESTABLISHED BROADWAY HAT STOKE
N for sale.-Appy JOHN N. GENIN, 2Oi West Four
zenith Seventh avenue before III O'CLOCK A. NJ
after O'Clock L. n.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-22

DARTNER WANTED-WITH ABOUT $4,000, TO BUY
interest of one partner the concern doing splen
did and safe business first class furniture &c. Inquire
corner Broadway Thirty fourth street, furniture store
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-22

A FIRST CLASS oPPoRTUNITY.-AP PARTY HAVING
from 5000 TO $500 can obtain an interest in good pay
ng family liquor sore would be repaid weekly together
With good salary II willing to make himself useful. ADJ
ress at once d., box 20 Herald office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-22

DELIABLE PARTIES LOOKING FOR THE MOST
business apply AT
room No. 3, 500 Broadway, address the same.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-22
NEW YORK HERALD WEDNESDAY, JULY ~, 1868
SITUATIONS wANrED-FEMALEs.

miscellaneous.
WANTED-BY YOUNG LADY, SITUATION AS
w companion or governess; can teach the Engsh
branches French and Italian objection to assist
with the sewng references exchanged Address N.
ford ave. third door from Park av., Brooklyn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-22

CHANCE SELDOM OFFERED TO BUSINESS MAN.
" Onehird Interest large and long estabtsh manu-
featuring business in full operations poor health reason or
selling; profits good. Address d. b., box l2o Herald oce
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-22
HELP WANTED-MALES.

VIrANTED-A SINGLE MAN WHO UNDERSTANDS
w taking care of horses plain garden, to go to
Staten Island. Apply at IS Taylor st., Brooklyn between
Wythe Bedford
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1868-08-01

A friend has JUST handed us a copy
of the American Baptist. dated New
York. June 3Oth, in which we find a
dated Canton, Miss,
June nd, and signed JAS. j." Spell
man. Giving u lying account Of Re
publican meeting held i'll this place.
lie says: So. ''-n
last Saturday the Rankin ooun.
ty Republican convention assembled
at the court house for the purpose
of nominating two candidates for
the house of representatives. The
rebels were present in force to break
up the convention, and prev ent the
nominations from being made, as.
they had on two previous occasions
but the republicans were determined
that they should be made, and went
to work with = WILL ..f'h e.
This fellow Spelman is a leather
uOiured Pennsylvania negro school
teacher at Canton. We proHounce-
him an infamous lIar, and, Judging
from his looks, we believe. he would
steal the Swcetening out of n sick
nisecr'S coffee. No attempts has
ever been made to interfere wfth a
radical meeting or conventioh;ED this
county, but on the contrary the
Democratic Club gateway 81 that
occasion so as TO give them the
Court House to hold their meeting
in. Every negro who -u=ls present
at the meeting win swes- Fhat thera
is not a worl ofuuth itiiSb,e above
extract. The same lyihg scoundrel
says the rebels of CanoOy .ado two
attempts To assessing Rran
don Rpublicon, H