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II. u. DANFORTII, Assistant Secretary.
S,uI,EI II. PuIIIAM. Collector. jy 30-3m
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-05-08
/ Always Knew Where to Find
HIM.

This was said. in our hearing, of a
young man by his employer. He
,o'Ild have said nothing more to the
point, or better. Ii was to It's an Ell
tire sermon, as well as text. it
gave us a better knowledge of the
character Of the young man, and a
better key to his future, than Mr..
Wells could have furnished on paper
after so careful a genealogical exam
nation.
1t said simply this: That young
man is reliable, conscientious, faith
full. intelligent, competent, and essen
tial to my business. | would as soon
think Of setting a watch upon my
own actions as on his. His state
mcnts bear upon their face the seal
of truth. His memory is never at
fault. He is 50 thoroughly method
cal and cautious III all he does that
he seldom if ever makes mistake.
He is as much interested in my bust
ness as myself am. \ hint to him
is equal is a command. If he knows
thing should he done, lac does not
wait to be told. but goes at it at once
and when lee puts his hand to a task
you can venture any small amount
that it viii be finished before he
leaves it.
All this and more was included III
that brief, Pithy commendati0n and
We felt sure then, as We do now, that
we can forecast that young mans
/ future. He Will be not simply an
/ honest man and a Z" useful member OF
society" but a positive mana man
I0findepCndcnt character and assured
position-pOssibly a man Of wealth
but surely, without misfortune, bless
Ell with competence. His wife
/ should lie marry, and his children
should he have any, viii find III hin
not a protector only but a companion
and friend. They, like his present
employer, viii know just 'Whcre tC
find him. His neigibors, too, vii
have decided opinions as tohiSWhere
abouts. They willrarely guess wrong
as to what he will say or do in amy
matter Of public or private interest
The worthy poor whom he may know
will learn to discount his philanthrC
by at rdtabie figures, and the worth
less vagabOnds who may cross ms
path will fix as positive an eStimat,
upon his cTedulity. lie will neycl
sit astride any political fence; but
on one side or the other, Will be found
earnestly at work. If a processing
Christian, the fact will BE known
outside his church pew, moi through
a blatant selfasscrtion, but in those
many quiet ways which speak more
loudly than words. He will forget
while young, to = SOW his wild oats,
and so, when Old, he will reap only
the mature and plump kernel, which
is the fullncss Of joy and peace
. Pdckd.d'S NoathIy
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-05-08
A Good Fertilizer.

The journal Of Chemistry says that
one of the very best fertilizers used
upon the farm for all the cereal
grains and root crops may be made
in the following manner:
"Take one barrel of pure, finely
ground bone, and mix with a barrel
Of good wood ashes; during the mix.
ing add, gradually, about three pail
lulls of water. The heap may BE-
made upon the floor of an out-huld-
ing or upon the barn floor; and by
the use Of y hoe the bone and ashes
must he thoroughly blended together.
The water added is just sufficient to
libcrate the caustic alkalies, potash
and soda and these upon the gelatine
of the bone, dissOlvng the little
atoms, forming kind of soap, and
fitting it for plant aliment. In this
way the most valuable constituents
of the bone can be made immediate
ly available, and the addition of pot.
ash and soda aids III the formation
of a fertilizer of inestimable value.
A gill of this mixture, placed in Il
hill of corn, will work wonders. 1t
is excellent for garden vegetables
and FOR all Kinds of roots. 1t VIII be
ready for use in a week after it is
made"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-05-08
Comparative Experiments.

In speaking of the Importance of
comparative experiments, Mr.. Mechi
says:
Whenever / use an artificial
manure, | leave portion Of the field
unmanured with it, aud am thus en-
abled to judge by the crop if | am
remunerated by the outlay. SO
various are the soils and conditions
of each field, that such compare
sary for where the whole field is
manured, and 10 POTION left un-
dressed, no Just conclusion can be
arrived at. On this farm | have fire.
quently applied bonedust, super
phosphate, blOol.manure, and other
artificial manureS, without the least
increase of crop, while Peruvian
Guano and especially our shcd-ma-
nure are always profitable. AS !
know that on many farms such ma
nures have been found very effective,
there must be causes that render
them imperative on this soil. No
doubt shed manure, resulting from
animals fed with corn, cake, roots
and hay, malt.cOmbs, and bran, con
tain all the elements for every crop.
Possibly it may be that having thus
enough phosphates, the addition of
more is not required or awaited Of by
the plant. At all events, this proves
the necessity fer comparative trals.''
We commend this suggestion to our
.readers.-HedrM and Home.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-05-08
An EXceIlec t Fertilizer.

The journal Of Chemistry says that
one of the best fertilizers used upon
the farm for all cereal grains and
fruit crops may be made in the fo,-
lowing manner:
Take one barrel of pure, finely
ground bone, and mix with a barrel
of good wood ashes during the mix
turc aid gradually about three pals.
ful of water. The heap may be made
upon the floor of an building, or
upon tie barn floor and by the use
of hoe, the bone and ashes must
lie thoroughly blended together. The
water added is just sufficient to lib
crate the caustic alkalics, potash
and soda, and these act upon the
gelatine of the bone diSsolying the
little atoms, forming a kind of soap,
and fitting it for plant alinent In
this way the most valuable constitu.
ents of the bone can be made imme-
diately available, and the addition
of potash aids in the formation of a
fertilizer of ineStimable value. 4
gill of this mixture, placed in a hill OF
corn will work wonders. IL is excel
lent for garden vegetables and for
all kinds of roots. 1t will be ready
for use in week after it is made
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-05-08
The Housekeeper

INK POWDEEs-Sulphatc Of con
per, one drachm: copperaS, one ol.;
extract OF lugwoCd, four oz.; nut
gals, four W.: gum arabic, oue-tourth
o. an ~. The above to he we'll pul-
verified and mixed; one pint If boil
ing water 10 each ounce of the pow
der. Let stand q week or two, Shak-
in" the bottle often, or if needed
SOONER. let it simmer q few hours
Scientific american.
The cost of ink, if made as above,
Is no, oyer five cents per pint. even
when the ingredients are bought at
small town store.
YrNST.-BoiI one quart butter
milk; when cool, stir in one quart
meal put in Il gill Of yeast to make
it rise, set aside until next morning,
then stir in it as much meal as will
make it dry or like meal again !;
spread on dishes to dry in the shade;
one tablespoonful to a quart Of flour;
Just before using, put the yeast pow
der in a cup with water, say tire"
tlblcSpooniUlS of water. We have
'ied it and found it excellent.
HTNONING STAINS.-AH cloths
subject to bc stained. such as table
linen, napkins, children's clothes,
towels, etc, ought to be examined
before bcin" put into any wash mix
turc or soap Suds, as these render the
stain permanent. Many stains viii
yield to good washing in pure, soft,
warm water. Alcohol will remove
almost amy discoloration. Almost
any stain. or iron mould, or mildcw.
may he removed by dipping in a
moderate strong citric acid, then
covered with salt and kept in the
sun. This may require to be rcpcated
many times, but with us has never
I tailed.-C0HHtry Gentleman.
CHEAP DRAB PAINT.--A very
cheap, drab colored paint may be
made by merely mixing lime and
skinned milk until it has acquired
the proper consiStence for appIica
ton with a brush and it viii not
only look, but adhere well to wood
whether smooth OF rough, and also
to brick, stone, or mortar, and be as
/ durable as the best oil paint.
/ To EXTIYGUIsu FIRE N A CHEZ
/ NEY.-Shut the door Of the apart
ment to prevent current of air, and
throw few handiulS of common salt
upon the fire, which will immediately
eytinguish it. 1t neither causes
smoke nor precipitates the SCOT. The
philosophy of this is, that in the pro
cess Of burning the salt, muriatic ga,
is evolved, which is an cXtinguishel
of fire.
( To REMOVE MILDEW IRON
| CLOTHEs.-MiX soft soap with pow
dered starch, half as much salt, ant
the juice of a lemon lay it on the
part with a brush; lag it on the grass
day and night till the stain comes
out. Iron stains may be removed b,
dipping the linen in sour buttcrmilk
and then dryingit in a hot sun; wasl
it iii cold water; repeat this three o.
four times. Stains caused by acid
may be removed by tying some pear
ASH up in the stained part; scrap'
some soap in cold, soft water, anC
boil the linen till the stain is gone.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-05-08
To Destroy Rats and Mice.

One of the surest and most avail.
able pOiS0nS for this purpose is ear
Donate Of baryia, II dry, white, taste
less powder. not adapted TO minglc
with any lluid. In using it, mix it
up with good dripping aud meal, or
peat 1t up with the raw flesh of fish.
80 as to make rrlishing paste for
them to eat. fits to he used for
the destruction Of troublesome cats
t Ike piece of raw fish and rub fine
powder well into it with a stick
Care must he taken to so place the
bait that only the vermIn intended
to be destroyed by it shall have ne.
cess to it, as it Is q deadly poison.
alike destructive to dogs and other
animals that will eat the preparation
of which it forms Il component part
Always burn tire bats that have
been set the overnight, as the sur
viving vcrmin will seldom touch that
which has been hauled about Ivy
those who have icasfcl upon and
been destroyed by it.-Hcuh dHi
Wy4e
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-05-08
OBJ fam T. C'mOul.
From I lions journal ]

From I lions Journal
1--WE are often asked, Does il,
pay 10 grow raSpherilos? In reply.
we pubiiSh the following record OF
experience from a correspondent:
Does it pay to grow raSpherries
To show whether it does pay to grow
raSpbcrricS or not, | will give the
yield from bali an acre grown tn"
past season. The plat contained
originally, seven hundred and TWEEN
tv-fye lertS. or which number from
thirty tO sixty were killed ont the
first year ly killing up. The soil
was composed of yellow sand and 8
loamy heavy sand with a clay bottom
on part Of the plat, She variety. Sc
neca Blackcap. There were picked
for market over forty bushels. which
sold for over four dollars per buShel /;
aud several bushels of which no ac-
count was made. What were picSod
for markct,werr grown where it was
sandy Bottom. On the clay bottom,
there were from twenty to thirty
bushels of berries which were left us-
picked from being so dried up as to
he worthless. There was not enough
rain, bat euce after they had bios
somed, TO reach half way to the
roots: but with the lack of moisture,
mad the plat been thoroughly cult
waited, the loss of berries would have
been small. But there was nothing
done to them after they were hillcd
MP in the spring. No one need eX.
p Pcct 10 grow good crops of berries
without giving them proper care. In
a favorable season, with proper Cul
tlvation, hundred bushels of berries
can be grown on the same plat where
only little over forty were sold this
year from it. If any one doubts that
the above yield can lie grown on halt
an acre, | would advise. him te 60
and see various growers, and see the
different yields; and, if he then has
any doubt about such yields, let him
come and see my plantation while in
bearing, and think he will have al
doubts removed.
But such yields are not required
to make it pay; even fifty bushels
per acre pays a great deal better than
a crop of corn. But every one who
hasa rood of land shouldraise enough
for his own use.
W. WRIGHT.
Waterloo, N. J., Dec. 1868.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-05-08
A Good Story.

a very amusing au""dgte is told
Of an Irishluan who happened to be
in Paris a short time ago, while three
CrOwncd heads Of Europe were there
on visit to his Imperial Majesty,
Napoleon. These distinguished per
sons were the EmpcroTS of Eussiu
and Austria and the King Of Prussia.
One day, having thrown aside all
state ceremonial, they Determined 10
see the sights Of the beautiful city
on the Seine, for their own deIecta-
ton, and for that purposo they re-
solved to 90 incog., so rs not to be
recognized !y the people, However,
in their stroll through Paris, they
went aStray, and meeting q gentle
manlyIooking person. who happened
to lie an Irishmam, they politely ask
ed him if he would kindly direct
them to the PalaiS Royal.
Faith and that | will, my boys,
says Pat, and at the same time tax
ing a mental photograph of the three
boys This way my heartics; :
and so they were conducted TO the
gates OF the Royal Palace, and the
Irishmon was nhout bidIipn thrm
farewell when ia Emncror of rms
81, ;,trrostaJ and ,Indsnd os ,r,,ab
tLr tLo ocrnino ndIitonnss of pat
4 rind whaf SON Of Erin wae ovnr vet
GnGninnt !, cnrrtocv and rn1itnrns. ~
IS NV his noj,,ste and With, 'rams,.I, :
o,1-cd b;,, Who ho ,voS
XVoIJ, rnioinod tLnir onil, q
did NOT ask Won who Won vera and
before I answer Won oprnanS yor
wouId tell me who Won may be ?,
After some further uarleyinr. on,
sud Il am Alexander. and the,
call me Gar or Emperor OF all til,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-05-08
Wit and HunOr.

Literary feath rs Nom dc plume.
Grain elevators-the extracts of
corn and rye.
The favorite air now a-days is a
millionaire.
Which side of horse invariably
has the most hair on it? The out
side.
Have you ever broken Il horse ? ,
inquired a horSejOckey. No, not
exactly; but | have broken three or
four wagons
a waggish editor says that the
streets of one of the western cities
are to be lighted with red headed
girls Wed like to hug the lamp
posts.
Bobby, why don't your mother
sew up your trousers p cause
she's at the vestry, sewing for the
heathcns.'
a French lady, who held in her
hand a glass of cool water, said: oh,
if it were only wicked to drink this,
/ now HlCG IL Ojlu NC
A tombstone in Maine, erected to
/ the memory of IL wife, bears the in
sc1iption: Tears cannot restore
her, therefore | weep
A Georgia paper knows man who
went all the way from CasSvillc to
Atlanta. On his return lie looked
.,I.,,,, with +ba yvainI+ Of ,r,rpnroI
wisdom, and said: "if the world is
as big t'other way as it is that, it's
a whoppcr r.! .
I DOMESTIC ECON0MY.-A married
man i'll New Hampshire has adopted
an original method Of economy.
/ One morning recently, when he
knew his wife would soc him, he
kissed the servant girl. The house
hold expenses were instantly reduced
500 year.
! If you are wise man you will
treat the world as the moon treats it.
Show it only one side of vourSelf
seldom show too much at time. and
let what you show he calm, cool and
polished But look at every side OF
'he VOL H.
y Paris paper gives a conversa,
ton between II father and his little
daughter. What have YOU done
with your dollH Il have rut it
away to keep for my children when
| grow up But if you shouldn't
have any?' All! well, then it viii
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-05-08
Manure for Potatoes.

An exchange says that the follow
ing receipt for raising potatoes is
worth the price of any paper for one
year, TO any farmer who is short of
manure. 1t is as good as the best
superphosphate Of lime, and it will
not cost half so much. 1t has been
tried for two years, and is good on
dry land. Take one cast of lime and
slack it with water, and then stir in
one bushel of salt, and then mix in
loan or ashes enough, so that it will
not become mortar; it viii make
about five barrels. Put half II pint
in hill at planting. All manures
containing potash are particularly
suitable to the potato. Ashes con
tam more than any other natural
fertilizer, and should be freely used
and carefully saved.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-05-08

MEsSRS. EDIToRs,-After seeing
the recent attacks on the Iona Grape,
which seem to come from parties
prejudiced, or else those who have
not given it a fair trial, ] deem it
my duty to give you a statement of
the result of my experience with four
hundred Tomas obtained of Dr. c w.
Grant, and planted in the spring of
1866. They all grew vigorously,
averaging canes from four to six feet
in length the first year, with perfect
ly healthy foliage. The second sea
son, 1861, every vine was living in
It's place, and made vigorous canes
for iruiting the following year. The
third season, 1868, the canes being
prugcd three to four feet in length
for bearing, set fruit from every bud
Some Of the canes produced as many
as forty two lunches of beautiful
clusters, perfectly sound, without
midew or rot. The result was far
better than obtained from COncordS
planted at the same time, and reccIv
/ ing he same culture the CoucordS
] having the advantage Of being extra
| layers. Vow, ! only wish to say,
since enjoying the Iona Grape. that
| consider it superior to all other
native grapes with which ! am ac
/ quainted. | also intend to have Il
larger and better crop Of grapes
next season from the same vines.
The Iona, with proper culture, ] con,
slider Il success.
II. Il. STEVENSON.
In TlitOu's JONJam.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-05-08
SPECIAL, NOTICE


VNlE GRAFTON MINERAL PAINT co.
i are now manufacturing the best, cheap
est aud most durable PAINT in use two coats
wei put on. mixed with pure Linsepd OIL will last
ID or l5 years; 1t Is of light brown or beautiful
chocolate color, and be changed to green, lead,
stone. drab, olive cream to suit the taste Of the
consumer. II Is valuable for Houses Fences, Barns.
Carriage and Car makers, Pals and Wooden ware,
Agricultural Implements. Canal Boats. Vessels and
ships Bottoms. Canvas, Metal and Shingle Roofs
ct beng Fire and Water pr0ofD Floor on Cloths
Gone manufacturer having used 900 bbs the past
passed for body durability, elasticity, and adhe
svcness Price, Sc per bbl. of 300 lbs. which will
supply farmer for yeas to come. Warranted in
al! cases above. Send for circular which gives
all particulars. None genuine unless branded in ~
trade mark, Grafton Mineral Paint Persons can
order the Paint and remit the money on recent of
the goods. Address
DANIEL BIDWFLL.
June u en- 26i rrrIl Street New York
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-05-08

ALL BEAUTY IS OF GOD.-Thc
golden gates of day opening on the
palmy Ehst; the nights pale regent,
and the countless stars the fruits OF
the earth, the flowers of the field ::
the valley, the mountain, the stream
let and the ocean, Love and truth
are Of God, for they are beautiful in
their purity and Immutability Music
is Of God, for to its sacred voice
sang the morning stars when they
hymned his glory and his praise
Wisdom is of God, for it is beauty
intellectual; and virtue, for it is
beauty moral. Penitence is of God
for it. is the portal Of heaven; con
science, the souls monitor; sorrow,
its chastencr; hope, its comforter ;
and peace, its reward, are Of God,
for they are beautiful in their fidelity.
patience, conStancy, and celestial
quictude Justice and mercy are OF
God, for they are the beauty of holi-
ness, and holiness is God Himself i'll
His bCautitude and beauty!
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-05-08

PAGAFFINE WAX.-A correspou
dent OF the PHJIc Lcdger, phi adel
phia.) from practical experience,
rcconmcndSIardand parailinc waXaS
the base Of oiutmcntS used to dress
ruunin" sores. It is stated that
hcesvaS, the usual ingredient for
giving consistency TO the ointment,
is melted by the heat of the body.
and permits the humors to be- ab.
Sorhrd 10y the linen bandagrs, which
therefore. in drying, adhere to the
wound and cause great pain.
Trouble ct this kind, it is asserted.
is entirely obviatcd by the use OF
paraGiuc wax # may also Ice men
toned here, that u mixture Of from
one to three parts Of fine plaster OF
Paris, well rubbed together and ap
piled on lint, or used on cdtaplaSm
/ has Il healing effect upon sores, and
corrccts the disagrccahlc ndprs from
/ the sUupurAliug surface.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-05-08
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