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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-08

WE PRESENT THIS SEASON. MOST
unquestiOnably. the LARGEST and FINEST
stock of Linen Clothing lin Tennessee. Our
goods are the most perfect character in pei
of FABRIC. CUT. FIT. GENERAL MAX
UP and ELEGANT PROPORTION. rAsss
goods are known to have undergone thOrOueh
process of shrinking before making Up, and
beautifully lAundried aftsr they are made.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-08

In Chicago, on Monday, a girl named
Jennie Leonard, poisoned herself with
strychnine, because William Hazleton,
her lover refused to marry her. Halle
ton is a photographer, from Pittsburg'
He rented the girls room, and paid ior
her board, and always passed as her
brother. 1t would seem, from her con-
fession, that they had been living on
terms of improper intimacy together.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-08
SHIRTS

to any In the city. A full bosom Shirt Of Line
Cambria. French Psrcales in beautiful
and attractive patterns.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-08
List Of Certificates Made OVt and I'm
called For. ... ..

The following named persons can gel
their certificates by calling at the Office Of
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-08

A Chicago burglar, named C. R. Johns
son, was shot by DR.. Hanler, at Lock
port, H., on the night of the Sd inst
while he was attempting to break INTO
the doctors store. johnson ran some
distance after being shot, but finally iell,
and expired in a few minutes. The Dali
| passed through his lungs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-08

We offer a superior make Of
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-10-23
Hope in Defeat.

Armies have been defeated on sue
cessive fields, staggered in broken
columns in retreat, and yet rallied
to avenge their rlddled standards
and wrest victory from an inflated
foe. Bruce saw many cheerlesS
ovel throw ere Bannock burn restored
his fallen fortunes, and resained the
forfeited liberties OF Scotland.
Tie Democratic party i'll ONO
ana Pennsylvania have suffered an
other defeat; vet the spirit of the
veterans is not broken, and again
they Will rally to the support OF their
principles when the returning hour
is marked on the political dial.
Ii mere greed OF party gain were
the inspiring motives oi the Demo
cratic MASSES, they might we'll give
over the stIfe. TO men of avaricious
purposes, the past has been suf1i-
cientIy disheartening to divert
cupidity i'll other channels; bGt@hfefi
who stand for principle are not easily
diSmayed by defeat. They believe
that truth must finally prevail, and
hence are willing :" to labor and to
wait" The ineiliciency OF the pres
ent administration is gradually be
ing made manifest, and, when clear.
ly apprehended by the American
people, will create high resolve
never more to pander to d fame
carved out by the sword.
1t was the prestige OF Gen. Grants
military record that secured hi'
election ; it is the lingering illusion
of his greatness that still keeps lif'
in the party that madly shouted hin
TO to the tip-top of civil power. Da.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-10-23
Mark Twain's Horse.

] have horse now by the name
of Jerico. He is a mare. l have
seen remarkable horses before, but
none so remarkable as this. | want
ed horse that would shy, aud this
one fills the bill. | had an idea shy
ing Indicated spirit. If l was, cor
rect, | have got the most spirited
horse on earth. He SHES at every
thing he comes across with the ut
most impartiality.
He appears to have a mortal dread
of telegraph poles, especially; and is
is fortunate that these are on 10th
sides of the road, because, as it is
now, never fall off twice in success
sion on the same side. If fell OH
the same side always, it wOnld get
to be monotonous after while.
This creature has scared at every
thing he has soen to-day, except a
hay-stack. He walked up to that
with al intrepedity and reckless
ness that were astonishing. Aud 1T
wonld fill aEy one with admiration
to see how he preserved his selt-pOs-
session in the presence of barley
sack.
This daredevil bravery will be
the death of this horse some day.
He is not particularly fast, but I
think he will get me through the Ho-
lv Land. He has only one tault-his
tail has been chopped off, or else ho
has sat down on it too hard, some
time or other, and he has to fight
the flies with his heels. This is all
very we'll, but when he tries to kick
a fly off the top of his head with his
hind foot, it is too much variety.
He is going TO get himself into
trouble that way some day. He
reaches around and bites my legs
/ too. | do not care paI tiru'arly about
that. only | DO not like to see u
| horse too s0ciablc.
| Think the owner of this prize
had a wrong opinion about him.
He had an idea he was one of those
fiery, untanWd steeds, bnt be is
not of that character. l know the
Arab had this idea, because when
he brought the horse ont for in0ec-
tion, in Beirout, he kept Jerking at
the bridal and shouting IN Araolc,
"Ho, will youR DO you want to run
away. Won frrocious beast ahn DreaS
your nacl, ~ when all the time the
, bor.o was not doing anything in the
worid and only looking like he wan
, tad to lean up against something
! and think.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-10-23
Ffiars Point, Miss,
October 9th, 1860.
Fuaahontas,

Every part of the brief but gIori-
GUS lite of Pocahontas is calculated
to produce thrill of admiration.
and to reflect the highest honor on
her name. The most memorable
event OF her life is thus recorded:
After long consultation among tue
Indians, the fate of Captain Smith,
who was the leader of the first colo
ny in Virgin a. was decided. The
conclave resumed their silent gravi-
ty-two huge stones were placed
near the waters edge. Smith was
lashed to them and his head was
laid down as II preparation for beat
ing ont his brains With war-clubs.
Powhatan raised the fatal instru.
ment, and the savage multitude,
with their blood stained weapons,
stood near the king, silently waiting
the prisoners last moment. But
Smith WAS not destined thus to per-
lsh. PocaltOntsts the beloved daugh-
ter of the king, rushed forward, fell
upon her knees, and, with tears and
entFeaties, prayed that the victim
might be spared. The royal savage
rejected her suit, and commanded
her to leave Smith to his fate.
Grown frantic at the failure of her
supplicatiOns, Pocahontas threw her
arms about Smith and laid her head
upon his, her raven hair falling
about h:s ncCk ana snouideIs, ut-
~ .i.,u- al . ycl1ld A.ariAiA- IL; sl.--s---.-v
illm. The Indians gaspiug for
breath, feared that powiatAn would
slay his child for taking such a deep
interest in the fate of one be consid-
dered his dta Hest foe. Bat hu.
man nature is the same everywhere;
the warclub dropped from the mon
aTch's hand-hiS brow relaxed, bis
heart softened, and be raised his
brave daughter to his bosom, and
kissed her forehead, he reversed his
decree and directed Smith to be set
at liberty Whether tire regard Of
this glorious girl for Smith ever
reached the feeling of love is not
known. No favor was expected i'll
return. ask nothing of Captain
Smith," said she il an interview she
afterwards had with him in England
8 III recompense for what | have
done, but the boon of living in his
memory John Randolph was a
limeal defendant of this noble wo-
man, and was wont to pride himself
npon the honor of his descent.
Pocahontas died in ths twenty -sec-
ond year Of her ase.-Sketches Of
Virginia.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-10-23
a Bold Challenge from ths Radical
Chieftain.

From the Friars Point Delta
To the National Union Republican
Party Of the State Of Mississippi.
My record from 1851 to 1865, has
been made by General Lowery, and
others OH your State ticket, the chief
topic of their addresses on the re
construction policy of Mississippi.
AS duty to the interests actually
involved, | decline to tritle with the
public by following the gentlemen,
in the course of my canvass, into
irrelevance. My respect for the
public intelligence, apart from my
earnest anxiety for its direction hon
estlyto the subject put at issue, in
the pending contest, demands that,
regardless of the record of any one,
| confne myself to that subject in the
canvass, which | undertake, with
the sole purpose of bringing the con
science and reason of the masses to
bear Oh the vital issues of the resto-
ration of civil government, political
repose, and material prosperity.
My record was endorsed up to the
autumn of 1864, when | was called
on, by that distinguished Confeder-
ate hero, Governor Charles Clark, to
| take command, at the l1th hour, OF
the troops of the State! My record
was again endorsed up to the close
of the year 1860, by the legislature
of the State, when it paid me the
distinguished compliment of my elec
ton to the Senate of the United
States! Standing Oh these findings
of the highest authorities of Missis
sippi might fold my arms i'll con
temptuous reply to All the attempts
made now, for Il partizan purpose, tI
go behind these solemn verdicts oI
the. he.Sovreignty of tie State.
i Tear UP, if yen will, the high ap
tproval of Governor and sLegislature
| don't object. | am still ready tC
maintain my record before all the
world. Waving the verdicts that
might plead in bar of discussion,
thereby defy all the intellect of you
party to prove those vertiicts wrong
While determined to hold my oppo
nents i'll the pending canvass stern
} ly, to the real questions before th
people, | here show to all men, tina
| shrink not from the attempts mad
to open up my record, by tIingin
down my gauntlet to your party t
be picked up by any champion {
: yours ready to meet me i'll debat
upon the subject i'll Jackson, on an
day he sees proper te name with
5 the next three weeks. | make til
! challenge subject to the followin
e conditions
n list. Your champion, if selecte
Y outside you State ticket, shall receiN
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-10-23
TERMS-Three Dollars per annun.

by day is fading the laurels of his
crown, and he must finally retire
from his pedestal Of distinction, and
be no more seen or thought of by
men.
Time is a wonderful power. 1t
works revolutions vast. The Grand
Army Of the Republic will fade
away, and at length the vast ma
chinery of military influence VIII
wear away and cease to spin out its
| humiliatiHg results.
bubllc sentiment is already too
strong, and Northern interests too
closely interviewer with the future
destiny Of the South to permit any
advance movements on Southern
liberties.
In the midst of triumph in the
States of the North, the grandest
victories are being won i'll her lately
crushed dependencies.
An abundant crop has revived the
langulshing fortunes of the South.
and placing her people above pitiful
expedients for bread; her undaunted
sons have again risen to the appreci-
alton of the fact that they have
country-bequeathed by their sires.
cOnsecrated by their blood-whose
freedom is still worth preserving.
Relieved from the necessities of
poverty, they arc rapidly readjust-
ing themselves to the political and
material interests of their native
land, and, apprehending the duties
OF the crisis, and adapting them
selves to the new order of things.
In Virginia and Tennessee they have
recovered the reins of power, and
Will clear the chariot wheels of State
of those distractions which have re-
tarded their progress to victory.
They have gained triltmphs in
peace more noble than their victories
i'll war, as they are destined to be
more lasting.
the liberties of the oppressed restor-
cd, equal justice will be meted to
all, and the oldcn time of cheer and
good will speedily will come reioic-
ing back.
If the Radical party has failed to
control the parties of the Sonth-the
subjugated territory-it has met
with CALLING defeats, destructive of
their ultimate ends-even while
shouting over victories at home.
No one can doubt that Dent will
be elected in Mississippi. The Pres
ident has signally failed to control
his own brother in-lav, and . a house
divided against itself cannot stand"
When a mans foes are of his own
household, we'll may the crown trem-
BILE on his head.
naTITfT SlGns ;n %f ri, ,dapid dissolution are ap
ward movement will bring certain
victory. The old enthusiasm is dy-
ing out. and soon the ancient rally
ing cries will fail to rai,e shout on
the lips of a deceived and disappoiut-
ed people.
We must hold on steadily. \ for
ward movement will bpftg certain
victory. For us there is no surren-
der possible. To give up, is to mer-
cilessly yield the liberties of the
country, which, under our valorous
support. are being rapidly regained.
The goal is ahead, and we must rush
toward it.
With justice to all, charity for the
deluded, and enlnity to none, let ev-
cry Democrat read the fature with
that augury of final success which
can give support to his principles in
the hour of trial, and make "the
good time coming" live with him in
the heart Of the present.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-10-23
Sflistellaneous.
Mszarts First Composition,

Fhe winter was over; spring had
taken away the shroud OF snow, re-
placing it with her green and bios
sOm-broldered robe, and greeted the
resurrection of the living earth with
jubilant bird-songs. Summer was
already changing the green of the
harvest fields into gold. Bees were
contentedly humming among the
flowers, and the afternoon sunbeams
were bright and still over the land.
Father Mozart was walking home
from lellebrunn to SalZhurg, and
that sedate, cOurtley man accompa-
nying him was Count HeberStein :;
and his Vice Capellmeistea had
found his favorite topic i'll expatiat-
ing on the marvellous performances
of his little Wolfgang, vino was now
four yeal old.
You should see him, cried the
father with an enthusiasm very
different from his usual steady man
ner, = when he sits at the piano on
on his little stool, scarce able to
reach the keys, and practices his
exercises. Would you believe it,
that child already plays quite skill
fully"
:. impossible"
at is even So" continued Mozart.
and he invariably remembers all
the most brilliant airs that he hears
1t takes him scarcely half hour tt
learn whole minuet; and for longer
pieces, an hour is all that is mcces
sary"
And the child really plays then
afterwards Z"
"Ies, with perfect accuracy, anC
Il firm, confident touch. He eveI
has taken i fancy for composing, anC
iif | did not think best to hold hin
back, rather than rush him, | shoult
already be teaching him the rule
for musical composition"
But my dear friend" cried tn
count, standing still in his astonisll
ment, g that's miracle! The chill,
must be bewitched. Won't you talk
me home with youi | must Sc
eyes on this new marvel.'
"With the geatest pleasure" re
piled the Vice Capellmeister, and a
soon as they reached Salzburg, tn
two hastened toward his humbl
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-10-23
Rt0spettns.
7 Il E Am ERICAN CITIZF

JOHN r. BO RITZ,
is the largest paper published in this srcon, s,d
ntains more Political, Agricultural and
horticultural Matter, Local Iut-lIiyeuoe.
ii-re eIinny and General News, than spy 0tt or
paper in MadsoR and adjoining counter.
I'm" Earm-r's Department has been mad.
speciality and will contain tina best articles that Tia
A'iest practical and scientific Agriculturisfs r,n
growers and Stockraisers of the country can produc.
T"iiicS, our course shall be as it has ever ben
to stand by country"
Special attention will be given to ths solleetisp .,s
tnhhca'ion Of MATTERS of Local and General
EnIcrr-i
To Ahvrrti-ers.-The circulation NJ ~.
American Ciri.-n is established On q sr,, sn5
paying basis ana our list is rapidly and eonst.ptI,
Increasing
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-10-23

RADICAL DICTIONARY.-Upper
Tens-Wooly heads.
Second BeSt-ThOse who wish their
heads were wOOlly.
First cut of a gentleman-Flat
nose, kidney foot, and a big bump for
hen-roost rObDing.
Passport to Oflice-A carpet bag.
Progression-A well regulated
system of lying and stealing.
Honorahles-The biggest rogue.
Observation-Disclosures.
, Notwithstanding to everything
you have a chance to.
Dishonety-Paying debt.
Terrorism-Telling the truth.
Constitution Of the United States
"A lelic Of heathenism.
Their motto-Watch and steal.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-10-23
the Endorsement of your party as its

the Endorsement Of your party as it's
chosen advocate.
I'd. Two shnrt-hand writer's. On.
chosen by my party and OF e by
yours, shall be employed to make
notes Of the discussion, and ten
thousand copies Of fair report com
piled from these notes by the report
ers themselves, lsuhject, in case Of
difference, to arbitration and eyi-
dence, shall be circulated by boil,
parties throughout the State. the ex.
penSe to be shared equally.
I'd. All questions of my record to,
be closedby the debate, and to be-,
held thenceforth, to rest on the facts.
and the arguments brought forward
i'll the debate on each side.
IT the Union Republican Party
shrink from this defiance, | appeal
to the chivalry, the genuine love of
fair play, of the men of Mississippi.
to demand, that in reference to nv
record, the National Union Republi-
can party shall henceforth mold their
peace.
J. L. ALCORN.
Friars Point, Miss,
OrtOber nth 1870
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-10-23

this animal, such {
YELLO Wa
TER, H + A V f 8,
C0U G II s, DIS
T f NJ P E R FE-
vERs, FOUNDER
LOSS OF Ape
TITE AND VITAL
ENERGY, &c. Its
uss improves the
wind, increases
the appetite-gives
. sm Doth and
glossy skin-and
tran forms I h g
miserable skeleton
hpraa
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-10-23
1T Is no HUMRUe

hut ls preparation which has been brought ont
after many i,ng f~rr. of the deepest e-earch aid-
I'd by tie ,,reat"st chemical science and skill that
could ie brought to bear in its production, we
therefore p'age it wholly
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-10-23
Fruit Trees, Grape Wines
and traw berry Plants.

II HAVE AZ Btonewdll, near Chaiawa, Miss, F,uit
III Trees. &c., Tor sale. such ~
Peach Trees, generally, ut go per 100, or 2jcts.
each.
Apple Trees ~ t2o per 2hO or 25cts. each
Pear Trees at $40 per 100 or 81 cts each
wilson's Albany Strawberry $40 per l 900, or 81
Per 100.
Has's EARLY Peach and Chinese Cling are
higher. ~ 10 the case IN oil Southern Nurseries
I want pair Of Chester White Hogs and can
ssly prccnrs them by selling ns an agent. Orders
requested.
n. W. PHILIPS.
/. Yssls, Ss-u
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-10-23
TRE THREE PICTURES.

BY BENIN pE 'EIsas.
crosI'd the plain of childhood,
And reached the hill of youth,
And upward clanber'd d hastily.
Unto the halls OF truth.
Upon it, walls are pictures,
With living beauty rife.
All painted by the master hand,
To teach the way of life.
Ny eyes dwelt only lightly
Upon these pictured thenes,
Until they rested on a spot
Where sunlight seldom beams.
Here, side by side, three pictares
Hang veil d the liveiung day
Tie first in black, the next in brown.
The third in folds of gray,
'Bove the first is written = Past >
Bove the second. " Present -
While o sr tie thiid is grav Ii, - Future
In letters bright and pleasant.
| nearss them from the frat
Liftsd its curtain deep.
And To-! tie leaves of immortclles
Spell out this chidIhE- Hssy!
raised the next. and saw there
What Time had lett intact:
For right before my startled eyes
This word WAS beaming-Act
The third was drawn with trembling,
But formed from fiou'rs ba.f ops:
saw the precious bam of life
The gentle, sosthing-H
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-02-09

The NV York World, December
10th, saysA
The people on the Pacific coast are
already making their arrangements
for revisiting theiNold homes in the
Eastern States over the Pacific Rail-
road next Summer. Me Society of
California Pioneers have,Nwe under
stand, accepted an invitation TO ride
from the California capital Ia New
York in June next, and after these
veterans OF lS49, undoubtedly there
will follow a mighty stream of the
hardy sons of the East, who have
long waited for the through rail
road line.
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-02-09

SUPREME Court. The Hazard-Cole
case still continues to occupy the at
tention of the court. Since our last
full report, the following persons
have been decreed their discharge
in Bankruptcy: Wilson Ralston, q.
w. Hunt, L. F. Cartee, Ephram
Smith, Jonathan Keeney, Christie
pher Langworthy. Louis Burgeoise,
Vim. Gany, and Charles II. Willard,
David Markham, Richard G. Barn
well, John Anderson, Rail- Bledsoe.
Democrat
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-02-09
Senator stewart.-A Washington

senator stcwart.-A Washington
correspondent of the San Francisco Times,
writing under date of January 5, says of the
reelection of Senator Stewart:
The reception of the telegram to Senator
Stewart from MesSrs. Stafford and Gage, Of his
reelection was hailed with joy and good feel
ing generally among the Representatives
from the Pacific States. 1t was reward Of
merit, for there is no man III the United
States Senate o-day more deserving than he
of the high honor conferred, and none who
feels more sensibly or appreciates this mark
of esteem and approval more highly. | can
personally testify to his frmness and decision
when it required back bone to go through the
terrible ordeals of the last session.
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-02-09

A worthy Quaker thus wrote: " |
expect to pass through this world. but
once. If, therefore, there be any
kindness | can show, or any good
thing | can do to any fellow human
being, let me do it now. Let me
not defer or neglect it, for ! will not
pass this way again.
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-02-09

In the grand list of Vermont,
Windsor county takes the first rank
with 50, G3l, Gel Of real estate, and
Rutland county the second, with 49,
525,9l9. The whole valuation is
S71,z72,ll3.
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-02-09

A YOUNG man rushed through the
streets OF Toledo on Monday, follow
ed by very excited German. The
latter was shouting as he ran: " Bo-
lie, bolece, sthop der man, he lsh GO
ing nit der reever, I'm der ice under.
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-02-09

L. A. GoBRIGHT. the Washington
agent of the Associated Press, has
been writing his "Recollections OF
Men and Things at Washington for
the Third OF Century The vol
ume will soon appear.
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-02-09

A contract has been let for the tel
egraph poles for line from Ruby
Valley to White Pine, the wire is
now on the way. 1t is anticipated
that the line will be in operation in
six weeks. The next step will be a
railroad.
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-02-09

The lady who disliked the name ofme-
chanic Is now the wife Of a miserable fool, Il
vagrant about grog shops, and is obliged TO
take in washing to support herself and child
rem Dislike the name Of mechanic, ehf
You whose brothers are but well dressed loaf.
ers
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-02-09

TRAIN says the only man in Dublin
who would publish his "Prison Ex-
ira, was a printer so poor that he
wanted to go to Jail as luxury.
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-02-09

A PORTLAND mechanic has made a
fine cambria needle which can be un-
screwed, and which contains. in a
hollow within, another smaller nee
die.