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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-01

SIzv TEXAS CATTLE FOR SALE.
.ssi= a5ier for sale SEvENTY-F1VE Hh a...o o,
FINE CATTLE, Texas stock. ANY Pss .ia'
wishing to purchase will ADDE'S, the cattle can
ton stallion, .. & A. r. H. "ne'' WV
be.seen. IN WILLIAMS
ap 28-lws =. y. n.ooI-a
nv UuRRrLLAS AND PARAsohS'
o;i hno I'D scoteh bingham from 81 Up Ii"sd
tiful Sou square PArssoIs; and SIN oil fS'A''''
and g ~ i0 WILMER !ER & sLAYMAREE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-01

CANNED TOMATOES by tho can or dozen
" for sale by r.v,op
ap27 BhOOh Eo ~ ~ mn.
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AUCTION SALE.
Green d Wise,

EAMILY FLOUR-50 bbls choice brands
II Family Flour = bbls choice brands Ex-
ira Flour p bbls Superfne Flour For sale by
myl WASHINGTON & HERBERT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-01

These machines were also awarded the hrst
premium ut the Border Agricultural FAR, AZ
Dsnvillc,Vs., and at tho Augusta county F"'r
at Staunton, in 1868.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-01

SHOULDER BKACES-We have just re;
y ceived supply of Penaeld's, Improved
Shoulder Braces-a new and valuable article.
For sale by loo
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12
The Castor Bean Plant.

From Il little work upon the cult
walton of This plant, published 10y
the st. Louis Lead aud Oil Compa
ny, we condensc the followin
instructions which will be found of
general interest:
Almost any soil that will produce
wheat or corn will answer for the
castor bear. When it can be had, n
sandy loan is preferable. The soil
should be dry.
One important fact in connection
with the culture Of castor beans is,
that it is one of the most fprtiliZing
crops raised. In this respect it sur
passes even clover.
The ground should be put in good
condition for the seed rs for other
crops. One thorough blowing. and
three or four borrowings, with
heavy harrow, will be IL sufficient
preparation.
The ground is laid off in rows,
five or six feet apart each way, OK
cept that between every sixth and
seventh row, distance of about
eight feet between the rows is left
one way. to admit a horse and wagon
or slide to pass, to take the beans
when gathered. Hot water. some
what below the boiling point, should
be poured over the seeds, and they
should remain i'll this water twenty
four hours before being planted.
Applying the hot water once will be
sufficient. If planted without this
preparation, they are great while
in terminating, many of them not
making their appearance for three
or four weeks. With this prepare
ton they will soon terminate and
come up regularly. a half bushel
will plant eight or ten acres. Eight
or ten seeds should be dropped in
each hill. But one, or at most, two
plants are to be left in a hill. As
the cut worm is quite destructive to
the plants, this number of seeds is
recommended, SO as to be certain of
an even stand.
The cultivation of The plants con.
sists i'll destroying the weeds and
grass, and keeping the soil open and
hoilo"' 1ucSe ODleclS are CHIEFLY
attained by using the horse and cul,
tivator, or small pillow, working be-
tween the rows both ways. 1t is
also necessary to work among the
plants with hoes, going over them
two or three times, cutting the weeds
away from the plants that cannot be
reached with the plow or cultivator,
and drawing little mellow earth to
the plants, gradually reducing the
number to one. One strong, yigor-
GUS plant i'll hill will produce bet.
ter seeds than two, and as great a
quantity. After the plant is two
feet high, it is capable of taking care
of itself, and grows rapidly.
The vi, ld of the castor bean is from
fifteen to twenty five bushels an acre.
Prices in 1867 ranged from 81 to
81 40 per bushels. When our
planters remember that the crop is
not merely reu lucrative in itself,
but that it's growth is advantageous
to the cotton, as protecting that
plant from the ravages of the worm,
we feel assured that its cultivation
is worth their care and attention.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12
Gse-tam Il eeMoen.
work for the Month of June


From the Southern Cultivhtor
Crops of all kinds alc growing
rapidly now, aud the surface OF the
ground should I've stirred as often as
possible, to make the growth con.
tinuous and uniform. No weed or
spear of grass should be allowed a
foCthold in the field, where it may
contend successfully with the corn,
sotton, &c, for the nutritious Gle.
ments OF the soil, The crab grass
that comes mp in May being the
most troublesome, especial care
should be taken to get rid of any
which may have escaped up to this
time. The constant pulveriZing of
the surface, acts very much like
mulching, preventing the evapora-
non of moisture, and keeping the
suns heat from penetrating to the
roots Of the plants. Where any.
thing like full crop is planted, fire.
guent stirring Of the surface can only
6e accomplished by using plows like
Dickson's sweep, or harrow, or a
cultivatOr, which cut so wide fur
row that plcwman may pass over
ground very rapidly.
Where mixed crop of cotton and
small grain is cultivated, (Which is
the prevailing custom at the South, J
very nice judgment and management
are required to keep the boed crops
from suffering, from the interruption
Of regular work attendant upon the
harvest. The use of reaping ma
chimes will lessen much the Difficult
ty alluded to and we trust the time
IS not far distant when these time
and labor saving implements will be
universally used at the South.
Field peas should be planted now
rs soon ms practicable. If this is
delayed till next month, they may
not Eipen we'll before frost. Where
the object is to make hay, or to en-.
uich the land by turning the vines
snder, peas may be sown as late as
the middle of next month. but as dry
weather may interfere with their
coming up, or with their growth, it
is not advisable to defer planting too
late.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12
The Pain of Dying.

1t is not quite certain that diving
at the stake is intensely painful, af-
ter the first scorch of the flames. If
it were, it is hardly possible to ac-
count for the endurance of the Eng
lish martyrs. Bishop Hooper lived
i'll the fire fOrty-fve minutes, and
died with perfect calmness. His legs
were charred and his body bllstered,
before the pile was entirely ignited-
the wind blowing the flames aside,
and the fire being twice refed with
fagOts. Ridley at first struggled in
agony, but afterward became quiet,
as If the sense of pain were gone.
Robert Smith, being well-nigh half
burned, and clustered together like
black Goals, suddenly rose upright
before the crowd, lifted up his arms.
as if in defiance of his enemies. and
clapped his hands together. Indeed
1t Is not certain that excessive bodily
pain does not end, toward death, in
positive pleasure. Nearly all the
martyrs, whether catholic OF protest
ant, succumbed at first, and after
wards were either patient or full of
rapture. 1t is recorded of Theodo-
sius of Bythnia, who was so exquis-
itely tortured for his religion that he
nearly died, that when asked how it
was possible to endure such torment.
he replied, cat first felt some pain,
but at once there stood by me
young person, who wiped away my
sweat and so refreshed me with cold
water that | no longer suffered.'
The grOanS and screams of the
wounded and dying on the battle
field are well enough in poetry, but
have no existence as q matter of fact.
An exclamation in an ordinary tone
OF voice, request made to a COM
rade to be helped out of the way,
and sigh or two, long drawn, as
the breath leaves the body, sum up
the noise made by those dying from
wounds received in battle. The mere
act of dying is seldom, in any sense
OF the word, painful process. 1t is
true that some persons die in a state
of bodily torture, as in the case of
tetanus; that tie drunkard, dying
of delirium tremens, is haunted by
terrific visions; and that the victim
of that most horrible of all diseases.
hydrophobia, in addition to those
peculiar bodily sufferings from which
the disease derives its name, may be
in a state of terror from the SUP
posed presence of frightful objects,
which are presented to him as reali
ties, even to the last But the gene
raj rule is, beyond all doubt, that
both mental and bodily sufferings
terminate before the scene is finally
closed.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12
TESTIMONIALS

The Waters Pianos are known as among the
very best.-N. Y. Evangelist.
We can speak of the merils Of the Waters Pr
amos from personal knowledge being of the very
best quality.-Chlistiar InteHigencer.
The Waters Pianos built of the best and
most thoroughly seasoned material.-Adorcate and
Journal.
Out friends will find at Mr.. Waters store the
Organs to be found in the United States.-GrG-
hams Magazine.
MUSICAL DoINGs.-Since Mr.. Waters gave IN
publishing sheet music, he has devoted his whole
capital and attention to the manufacture and sale
OF Pianos and MelodeonS. He has just issued a
catalogue OF his new instruments giving a new
scale of prices, which shows marked reduction
from former rates and his Pianos have recently
been awarded The first premium at several Fairs
Many people OF the present day, who are attracted
I not confused, with the flaming advertisem ents
Of rival piano houses, prob overlook the mod
est manufacturer like Mr.. Waters !: but we happe
TO Know thai his instruments earned him a good
reputation long before Expeditions ard =. honors -
connected Herewith were ever thought of indeed
we have one of Mr.. Wsters PianoioItc, nav in our
residence (whe.9 it has stood for yesir~) ct rh
any manufacturer in the world might well be
proud. We have always been deli htrd with !, ~
sweet toned and powerful instrument and s'crr
is doubt n its durability more than Tii4 ,ame
of the best amateur players in slt city as Well as
several celebrated pianist, have performed on the
same piano, and all pronounce it superior and
first instrument. Stronger endorsement we
could not give Home Journal.
April "a ls69ly
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12
Paint for Farmers. &c.

TNHE GRAFTON MINERAL PAINT GO.
l. are now manufacturing the best CHEAP.
est aud most durable PAINT in use two coats
wei put on, mixed with pure IinSeed OIL will last
10 or 10 years it is nf light brown or beautiful
chocolate color, and can he changed to green, lead
stone. drab olive or cream to suit the taste of tho
consumer. 1t 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 Shhgle Roofs,
(lt being Fire and Water-proof) Floor Oil Cloths
Gone manufacturer having used ) 900 bills the past
year, and as Paint for any purpose il unsur-
passed for body, durability elasticity. and adhe.
siveness- Price. So per Dbl. Of 800 Ib-. which will
supply farmer Tor yea to come. Warranted in
all cases above. Send for circular which gives
all particulars. None genuine unless branded in a
trade mark, Grafton Mineral Paint Persons can
order the Paint aud remit the money on receipt OF
thc goodl Adde'S
DANIEL BlDWELL,
1onr,'i tw 1T PeMl street New Nalt
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12

to its final process to wit: a writ
commanding the sheriff to put Hoag
out, and the true owners i'll possess
ion of the tenement. To this Hoag
refused to submit, andno persuasions
of attorneys, sheriff, OF friends could
induce him to leave his much'loved
hOme-which, however. it had been
iudicially determined belonged to
the plaintiffs.
1.-The necessary consequence fol
lowed HOag was seized and confined
in the city Jail, on process of con
tempt for disObeying the decree of
the Court ard after one nights rest,
or unrest, i'll 'durance vile,' Mr.. T
received from him a friendly letter,
of which the following is a literal
copy, spelling, capitals, and punctu-
alton:
CalaBu
feb 10
Mr. tErniGe
My deere SUR
ime in The CalarBuse And WI Kan
take The ole HOus
OOIiu IlOdS
tn Mr.. tirnaGe
"On this letter being read in open
court and duly filed with the record,
Mr.. HOag was at once ordered to be
discharged, and has ever since main
tanned the character of a quiet, law
abiding citizen, Mr.. rs clients
remaining from that day to this in
undisturbed possession of the ole
HOuS."
At a recent term of the Circuit
Court for the county of T, in the
State of Mississippi, Judge T,
(who likes his grog) presiding, Pat
rick OFlanagan and Joe Saunders,
a famous fighter in those parts, who
was, at the time, in the employment
OF his Honor, were up before court on
a charge of breach of the peace.
The case being submitted to his Hon
or, and it appearing that both parties
were in fault, but Pat more to blame
than Saunders, the son of the Emer-
aid Isle was fined ten dollars and his
antagonist but five. O'Flanacan.
not liking the inequality of the pun
ishment, and wishing to see his neigh
Dor amerced as heavily as himself,
complained to the Judge that he had
shown his Partially in favor of his
employee, Saunders.
81 would have you know, Sir said
his Honor, somewhat angrily, that
| would neither tiatter Neptune for
his trident nor Jupiter for his thun-
der"
An are ye shure," replied Pat,
"ye would MT git on yer knaze to
Bacchus for his whisky ?"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12

A certain farmers wife, after hav
ing her child baptized in church,
waited i'll the vestry till church was
over, to have the registers certificate
endorsed i'll the usual manner. The
minister not being quite sure of the
date, said i'll an interrogative tone:
"Thls is the twentieth, l think ?"
The worthy matrOn. understanding
MN 10 nave reference to the number
of her children, Indignantly replied ::
" l think, sir, ye're very impident,
for it s only the thirteenth"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12
LEGAL ANECDOTES.

One of the early settlers of Morgan
county was Judge Vaudeville, who
lost an arm at the sortie of Fort Erie,
in the last war with Great Britain,
and who, for that loss and services
rendered, was in the receipt of the
usual pension :. in such cases made
and provided
Being a lawyer, he was often hon
ored with the office of Justice of the
Peace, and latterly a Judge of the
County Conrt. a scamp of a fellow
was brought before him. charged
with theft. The counsel for the peo-
pie, the prisoner and an array of wit
nesses appeared, and the trial pro-
ceeded, the Court showing evident
signs of prejudice against the pris-
Oner. AT the conclusion of the trial.
the Court seemed :" to halt between
two opinions" although it was ap-
parent to all present that the com
plant was not proved, and specta-
tors and counsel were expecting to
hear the Court order his discharge.
Finally, the counsel for the prisoner
asked:
"May it please the Court, does the
Court consider the testimony against
my client sufficient in law to convict
him of the offense now charged ~
TlIe Judge here seized his cork
arm with the hand of the other, and
gave it a shake-a habit peculiar to
him when a little excited:
NO." says the Court, ~ think
not. But | think he is the same
scamp that stole wood from me. a
while ago: therefore he is, no doubt,
guilty of this otfense, testimony or
no testimony" And turning to an
officer, he said, "Mr. Constable, lock
the prisoner up thirty days on bread
and water. l guess he deserves it
Courts adjourned !"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12
W A T E RS
NEW SCALE PIANOS
With Iron Frame, oveTstrung Bass, and
Agrafe Bridge.
Melodeons and Cabinet Organs,
ThclBcst Manufactured Warranted for
Six Years.

LNfFTY new and second hand Pianos. Mplndeons
L. and Organs Of six fl stclass makers, at lon
prices for cash, or one-thrd cash and the balance
in Monthly 1nstalments. Second hand Instru-
ments at great bargains. Illustrated Catalogue
mailed. Warerooms, 4Sl Broadway, New York.
HORACE WATERS,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12
THE
AMERICAN SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE
Warranted for Fire Years !

Our agents will be supplied with duplicate parts of
the Machine, in case of accident. At makes precisely
The same stitch made by the Singer Wheeler s Wilson
Machines 1t has the Under feed
like the best of high priced Machines. and is the only
low priced Shuttle Machine the market that has this
feed We are enabled to sell u trsclass Shuttle Mn
chine at very low price, account of its Simplicity
and consequent low cost of Manufacturing in compar
with complicated machines
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12

Communities prosper and flourish,
droop and decline, in just the degree
they practice or neglect to practice
the primary duties of justice and hu-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12
TOWN LOTS FOR SALE,

SENERAL Lots suitable for Reesidnces
- the most desirable anywhere in the
Suburbs If the city of Canton Location
healthy, neighbolhood excellent, title good
Apply TO
IN. II. CASSELL.
Canton, Nov. Il. 1868
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12
q. V. N. ANDREWS.


N. FOR the neneht of Agents we have ar.
ranged with parties who have Goods suitable for Sewing
Machine agents to sell. We will send Book of Sam
pies md full particulars receipt of one red stamp
Address @. V. n. Andrews General Agent Detroit.
Mich Fho1lv
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12

pursuit OF the nobiest occupation in
the world. G..
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12
AGENTS WANTED FOR
HOW TO MAKE THE FARM PAY.
$50 Octave Pages. 40 ReausifuI ana
Useful IlIastrations.

This book shows how the Farmer or Planter mae
double the value of his land make three times a.
much out of stock; how three the quantity Of
grain hay roots tobacco. cotton and all crops
can be raised from and how all the profits Of
cultivation can be more III IN doubled Every Farmer
Panter, Stock Raiser Gardener and Fruit Culturist
wants It, Agents wanted sell it in every conn.,
muntv. COMMISSIONS $50 TO $3.50 PER MONTH
accord ng to ability and energy Send for Circulars
giving full description. Address
ZEIGI.Ek. McCURDY Il Co.
ST. L6uis No., or Cincinnati O :.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12
Patent Metallic White Clothes Lines

TFNHE undersigned, agent of the American Wire
l. Company of New York, would beg leave to call
the attention of the hpusekeepers of Madison
county, to their Patent Natalie Clothes Line,
bic for a clothes line, except the old fashioned
rope. which always causes so much ANNOYANCE and
trouble by breaking, rotting out and discoloring
clothes and by being obliged to put it up and take
800 i.
WIN this line you have none of those annoyan-
ees, and when it is once put up it gives no more
trouble.
Price, 81 cents per foot
Specimens can be seen at the Drug store of
Mosby & Richards
May 2 r. H. GOULD. Agent.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12
Take Notice.

4 LL those who credit the BARRIERS employ
4 Y ed by the undersigned must look to them
Tor the money ] will pay debts Of their
contracting. BEN, GARRETT.
Canton. Nav I, go
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12

Virtue ana happiness are true low
CTS, who, although parted for a while,
are sure to be united at last.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12
AG E n rs.

"ewisn TO arrange with Agents. male or female to
represent the American Shuttle Sewing Machine in
eaeh ntate County and town in the United States and
ontario Extra Inducements to Experienced A gents
For fu particulars, salary commission address
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12
$25! s25
THE
AMERICAN SHUTTLE
SEWING MACHINE!

| S retailed at price within the reach of all This
Machine uses straight needle, mackes the LOCK
STlTCH-alike on both sldes-has selfadjusting ten
sion and can do every kind of sewing. 1t will hem
bind, cord, braid, seani quilt tuck, rufe and gather
will work equally well on silk. linen. wooden, or cotton
goods, with silk, linen, or cotton thread
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12
aflatbuerp, Q;tt. N,D. advertisements.
CULTIVATORS.
Miss. Machinery Agency,
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. ETC,
GOODMAN, MISS.

The undersigned respectfully informs purchasers
that he is prepared to fill orders at short notice and
at manufacturers prices, Transportation added)
for all descriptions of Steam Engines and Wood
and Iron Working Machinery Cotton and Wool
Carding Machinery; turbine Water Wheels :;
Cotton Seed Hullers and Oil Mills Rice and Sugar
Cane Mills; FIGURING and Corn Mills; Atwood's,
Carvers, G lletts and Emery Gins, the latter with
Washing, Ditching aud Milking Machines Patent
Churns and Looms; Gin Castings; Fire Engines
and Fire Buckets; Stump Extractors; all the pat
ent Cotton Presses, including Brooks Wrought
Iron Revolving Portable Press, of which am sole
agent for Madison county. Also, all the popular
pows including Brinleys Universal.
Having been engaged in the business for three
years, and being in correspondence with manufact-
urers of all the favorite lahor-saving machines in
vogue he atters himself with being able to furnish
any machinery desired. Apply to. or address with
stamp, g. D. BUSTAMENTE, Agent
Sept. D, AMI Goodman. Miss.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12

There was once a lawyer here by
the name of Todd, a man Of consider
able talent, though somewhat of the
bluff order, and withal a good heart.
In early times in our State, and
before the organization of the State
government, the justices of the peace
were appointed by the Territorial
Governor, and, as must be expected.
men of the most brilliant talents
uuuUvu WIN uIfc uItie On 's,Itue' Do
There was one of these Sauires in
this county who was not remarkable
as a profound .jurist, but doubtless
honest; and in his first case after
dOnning the crmiRc, Todd appeared
as counsel for the defendant. In the
progress of the trial the two attor-
neys had many disputes on claw
points, which the Court generally
decided against Todd, who, seeing
that the tide of law was setting
against, him, and assuming . very
learned and grave countenance. ex-
claimed:
May it please the Court, I ,ciH
drd'e the silt on the part Of the de-
tense, and move the Court that iudg
ment for costs be entered up against
the PLAINTIFF
"And i'll spite of the urgent re
monstrances of the opposing counsel
against such an unheard-of proceed
ing, the Court made the entries on
hls docket accordingly; while Todd
dlSnliicdIy satcheIcd his law books,
mounted his horse, and started for
home, and did MT laugh till he rot
well out of hearing"
From the Crescent City we have
the following:
" Not very long since, Mr. T,
a very rsDcctable member of our
bar, had a suit against rather trou
bleSOmc cititizen named .GOhn Hoap.
Ihe suit involved the title to "a house
and lot in the possession of IIoag.
and progressed satisfactorily to Mr
| --- and his clients until il came
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12

fbANTFRS-AlHke veur own Russo,
NO. Oak STANDARD Upper Leather. pnd Heml,cL
Leather at Pri"Hs fhnf .-ili r,cp-4 a 49, 80.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12
For Sale Cheap for Cash

The following lot of furniture will he
sold cheap: VIII NC
! arAIIot:ANY BEDsTEAD ON roller.
PIANO, v" 'o''efs'
7 SEWING MACHINE,
HAT RACK,
"WHAT-NOT.-
Address IS, s" at tbis cflse.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12

aJ-Ask for TIckes via LOUISVILLE.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-06-12

Through Tickets and Baggage Checks
to all points may be obtained at Mempbis.
Humboldt, and all principal stations on the
Miss. Central R. R.