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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25
Grants Last Card.

WASHINGTON, Nay 16.-Tn the
HOUSE. To day Mr.. Butler, of MaSsa-
chnsettS, offered IA resolution 70.
final adjournment from June 3D., to
the last Thursday in November
next. He explained his motion for
proposing to adjourn until NOvem
her, instead of sine die, aS being to
keep in force the act authorizing
the suspension OF the habedS corpus,
and which expires at the end of the
present SESSION. This proposition
extends the session legally to the
day fixed in November. He WAS
proceeding to state why the com
mitrce should take this recess, ow-
ing to the state of affairs in the
South, but waS called t" order, and
the Speaker decided thai such Il
rang. of debate Was not in order ON
IA T.. >oIn,iun tor final adjournment
Mr. Butler proceeded to speak of
the prevalence la the S,Irh of rape,
murder, and I"bhery. Loud calls
to order
M. Beck, of Ky, de.:ia'e0 that
ali Mr.. Buffers statements were
untrue. CaIlS TO order
Mr.. Butter not brIig permitted To
proceed with his remarks, he said
he would grant to tie other side of
the Hpns.. he mercy IF silence and
would move the previous question.
The prrvinnS question Was not
secnud-,i-64 to- 100.
MIR. Dawes, OF Mass, then moved
ASA snhsii,utp n rrSolII ION for ;,u-
jourpmen sine die on Monday, June
}, at II O'Clock. Agreed to-yeas
l42, nays 81.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25
Letter From Leake County.

cV The following letter address
ed to IA friend, from a leading Dem
Ocrat and an old editor, of Leake
county, has been handed us for pub
LEGATION:
CONWAY, MISS, May 10, 70.
Ny Dear Sir Il am well pleased
with THE AMERICAN CITIZEN, and
glad you sent it to me All the
Nos have come to hand since I re-
queSted it sent. The principles it
enunciates are of the true Demo
cratic stripe, of the old Jetfersonian
school. Its editorials are vigorous,
able and strictly define the princi-
pies and actions necessary for the
Democrats to pursue in their duty
/ to the party and country. 1t is GER
tainly gotten up in superior style,
with fau,tless neatnesS and its me-
chanical execution Is not surpassed
by any paper printed i'll the State.
hope and wish it great success. l
see call announced for a Demo
cratic National Convention to meet
in Baltimore on the 9th of July.
This is well-but in order to produce
harmony and entire unanimity, ought
we not to have a State Convention
Let the determination of the party
be as it may, it certainly would have
the effect of producing harmony
| Again, some heretofore Democratic
papers have fallen so much in love
with New Departures and the nom
inee of the Cincinnati Convention
they, l fear, have SO far forgotten
their old friends, ('' for out of the
heart, the mouth speaketh,") that
Democrats cannot safely rely OH
them as true opponents of the best
interest of the party. Therefore we
want an organ, and must have one,
that will freely and fully, at all
times, stand up in defense of The
party. AS things now stand, III
truth we have no mouth-piece of the
party. If any charges are brought
against it, the most of the papers
that claim to be democratic. if they
undertake to defend the party, do ii
in IA way rather to apologize for the
SANDER, than to defend the party
with earnestness. We want a relia-
BILE paper to support the Democratic
party, by authority, upon principle,
without reference to policy.
:. Truth crushed to earth will rise again,
The eternal youth of years is hers;
While error wounded, wrirhes in pain.
/ And dies amidst her worshipers
| LEAKE.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25
HABEAS CORPUS.


WAsHINGTON, NAV 2O.-The con
,, SidrratIon of the hdbeu* corpus bull
was resumed, Senator'S Osborn, Al
con- and AmeS taking part in The
diScusSinn. the main traIHrp of
which was Il coll, guy between the
two Mississippi Senators A corr.
charging AmeS with not really being
a resident of the State, and with rs
sailing its people AS mur'leIerS i'll ii
former speech, he having said that
Sixt.t -eIgut murders Were commit ted
during three months of AlcOrn'S ad
miniStration as Governor, when bit
eighteen were committed.
Senator AmeS said thar ever since
his colleague had been in the Sen
ate he had talked of nothing but
himself, until tonight, aud now
I hat he had brought him (Ames), in
he " Uuld r'.pty at tue proper time.
Senate AlcOrn cOntraSIrd the
peace which prevailed during his
term as Governor with the violence
and disorder when Senator AmtS
WAS Military Governor, aud claim
ed that there had been no kuklux
convictions under his adminIsira-
ton nor under he rule of the bayo-
net. He protested against the lives
and liberties Of the people of Mis-
>iSSippi being placed under he heel
of the bayonet. The. Southern PEG
pie would not come to the support
of any President who has the power
pIac-,d in his hands b, Congress to
deprive them of their liberties.
ST nator Pratt follow ed, reading
from the Testimony ct Governor
Am-S before the Sub kuh lux Com
mi;t"e, to the effect than the pasSag"
of the kuklux law had ii most salu-
tarA effect on Mississippi.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25
SHERIFF'S SALE.
Julius VinSOn,

JULIUS NlnSOn,
Robert & Margaret DOYLE.
To July Term, 1872, Madison Chan
Gerry court, Mississippi.
Judg't, 9Th April, 1872, for SS49 80.
DY vir,ue of the above described
ID writ, to- me directed 10y the
CleIk of said Court. / will expose to
public sale, to the highest and best
bidder, tor cash. before the court
house door of saiH county of Madi-
son, State of Mississippi, in the city
of Canton, on
Monday. the Sd day Of June. 1872,
between the hours prescribed by
law, the following described proper
ty, to wit
The E4 of NW4, less 35 acres out
of East side, and WI of 80 acres "ff
North end of Ell OF SW4, section 10,
township 10, range 3 East. cons ain
ing 60 acres more or less. Also the
One-half interest of Robert and Mar
garet Doyle, in gin house and cot
ton press, with mill and gin stand
and fixtures, ard one-half interest
i'm two acres OF land OIL which the
same is situated, it being located in
the NJ Of Sci section 10, township
10. range 3 East. Also bay mare
mule.
Levied upon IA the property of
said defendants. ROb't and Margaret
Doyle and will he sold to satisfy
the above styled judgment, interest
and all costs.
r. J. ROSS, Shit.
May Is, 1S72-3w.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25
uONESTAS
Letter From New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, May %, ~

NEW ORLEANS, May Do, 70.
DEAR CITIZEN Since my letter
of week before last, nothing OF gen
erai interest has Iran~pired i'll com
.nerrial circles. Our leading staple
has manifested Il little activity at il
slight advance, stimulated 10y favor
able Liverpool advices, but owing
to the holidays III England, and the
absence of any dispatches, the move
mcut has leen checked and again
our market is quiet. Some few buy
ers have been looking around tax
ing small lots at inside figures. Fac
tors are generally strong IN their
views, but the strineency OF the
money market and the advanced
rales of freight to Liverpool and the
continent have cOTnered them and
they show ii Willingness To accept IL
reduction i'll prices. The last month
Iy circular Of Smith, Edwards u
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25

Co, of Observation-Disclosures hu hor-
in Il favorable light for spectators,
consequently there is ii spirit of
hdrawal indicated IN speculative
circles. Brazil and Egypt has fur
niSLed an unprecedented supply Of
hers 10 run on with deere ,Sing de
mand for American. The conSnn,p-
ton for English mills Is estimated
at 10000 bales of American per
week, and the visible supply only
affords 5000, the crop estimated
al ) G0O.OOo bales; this may pre-
sent IL little encOura cement, but we
must consider thar Brazil and Egg pit
can supply readily that deficil and
leave IA surplus for the opening of
next fall.
Furthermore, the immense crop
OF las year has been worked up and
the markets of China, India and all
the East are glutted with fairies.
Ii the mills art. to rely on the home
trade. and the light demand from
America, it is evident their spin
dies can well afford to remain idle.
during summer. The last returns
from the East show heavy losses to
t he contractors and shippers, hich
has paralyz.-d and checked further
heavy Operations. In view of thi.
state of affairs can we wonder at a
duh market. The fiji ure of cotton
depends entirely on the prospect OF
the growing crops. Let planters
husband their interest by planting
corn and raising stock for cotton
,ciH not pay.
We have had several heory fail
ures among our merchants within
the last two weeks, which has weak
enrd confidence and increased rates
of interest. We may expect II strin-
gent money market during sum mer
and fall.
We are hnpeful and sanguine over
our prospects for an all rail comm
nication with Chicago, feeling that
it will insure to us the hand ing in
winter of the enormous shipments
of breadgrain TO Europe, which has
heretofore fonnd an outlet through
the canal to New York. Colonel
McCOmb has cOnSnmmated Il cOalI
ton with the Illinois Central II. r..
and will, within short time, be
ready for gigantic operations. The
general confidence has been greatly
strengthened in the jackson II. II.
since that chief of suoerinterdents,
Col. Frost, has assumed control. We
yet hope for a bright aud happy
day for our poor and much abused
city.
Politics are qniet with us, we are
generally prepared to await the re-
suit of the Baltimore Convention,
and will stand by its decision.
Truly yours,
TRACY TUPMAN.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25
SHERlFF'S SALE.
Cassell & Ba"eh",
rs. Fl. ia.
r C. ShackIefor,l. Sr.

CaSSeli q bauSnh,
G. G Sharklefor,l, ST..
To October Term 1872, Madison Cir
cult Court, Mississippi.
Judgment, Goth February, 1872, fol
1888 OIL.
DY virtue OF the above described
ID writ, to me directed by the
Clerk of said Court, l will expose
to public sale, 10 the highest and
best bidder, for cash, before the
courthouse door of said county Of
Madison, State OF Mississippi, in
The city of Canten. on
Monday, the Sd day Of June, 1872.
between the hours prescribed by
law, the follow ing described land
to-wit: NW4 and 50 of section 5.
township 9, range 2 East; all OF
section 4, township 8, range 2 East.
Levied upon dis the properly OF said
defendant, G. q. ShacklefOrl, ST.,
and will he sold to satisfy the above
st> led Judgment, interest, and all
costs.
r. j. ROSS, shift.
May 10, 1S72-3w.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25
The Political Position.

The following sensible article from
the Aberdeen Examiner, SO fully
meets our political views that we
present it to our readers: ave do
not think it part of wisdom in Ger
tain Democratic Journalism the State
to SO hastily accept the candidacy
of the Cincinnati nominees. Their
endorsement ut the present time is
rather calculated to weaken than to
strengthen Mr.. Greeiey's influence
wi Ii the class from whom he must
gain many votes, if he hopes to car
~ the State against Grant, while at
the same time their course may have
Il very demofalizing effect upon their
own party, in the event that future
campaign developments shall make
it impolitic and degrading for the
Democracy to accept Greeley, even
as Il choice of evils.
The fight between the Greeley
and Grant factions is now family
fiacaS, and will grow all the more
bitter and irreconcilable, if the COM
batants are for the present left to
themselves.
The intelligent masses of the
North who have heretofore affiliated
with the administration, are now
hating and indecisive. They are
attached to Grant. for he was their
leader in the hour of battle, but
though with reluctance, they are
about to give him up because they
think he is surrounded by band OF
thieves and schemers in whose hands
he is but a mere puppet. These
men are willing to make Il change in
the persOaelie of the Administration,
but not in its general policy. They
are willing to drive Grant out OF
the White House if they can be as.
sured that his successor will be a
Republican who is UPON all main
questions of faith in perfect accord
and utilization with themselves but
while they are ready to take the
Government out of the hands of the
Grant dynasty, they would look
with sanctimOniOus horror upon the
proposition to admi, to place and
power those who would be, not the
dernier, but the first choice of men
they are taught to believe trait
Ors" and "rebels" the participa
tors in '1;he most causeless and
wicked rebellion that he world evel
saw"
Ii there is a breach in the Repub
lican ranks, then it is the part Of
wisdom to abstain from any act tina,
is likely 10 concentrate the elements
that seem now incOngruOus. If lei
alone, the probability is thu what is
low simply disafi'ection may grow
in the next sixty days to schisn
that no effort Oh the part of Grant
and his adh-rents can heal. The
cry of " anybody to beat Grant,
that is now mainly raised by Demo
Gratis, may be the watchword of orr
ginal Republicans, and then, after
the decision OF the B.ltimOre Con
ventiOn shall have been heard, the
Democratic press will be in posi-
ton to do good work for the Gree
ley ticket should it be there endors
ed, or, if not willing to sustain sucl
an e ldOrsal, to preserve IA becoming
silence.
Tie hasty acceptance of the Gin
cilnati ticket, by the Democracy
while there is yet reason to doubt
that any considerable number O
Radicals will accept it, seems very
impOlitic to us, and may great,
strengthen Grant by impairing tine
org nizatiOn, and destroying the
clan of the Democratic party.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
SHERIFF'S SALE.
Brown & NOOnan,

Brown & Noonan.
TS.
+. R R. S sss',ss and FL F''
To October Term, Madison Circuit
Court. Mississippi.
Judgement, "a h January, 1871, for
5249 10.
DY virtue of the allowed described
ID writ, to me directed by the
Clerk of said Court, l will expose
to public sale. to the highest and
best bidder, for cash, hef're the
courthouse door of said county of
Madison, State of Mississippi, in
the city of Can:On OIL
Monday, the Sd day Of June, 1872,
between the hours prescribed by
law, the following described proper
ty, TO wit:
90 feet off South side. and 20 feet
off South side of w OF lot No 1,
Square No. 4, in the city of Canton.
Levied upon az the property of one
of said defendants. J. 81. Summers,
and will he sold to satisfy the above
styled judgment, interest, and all
COSTS.
R, J. ROSS, Shift.
May IL, 1872-3w.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25
~The Legislature of Kentucky

~ The Legislature of Kentucky
has passed an act providing that
any person through the excessive
use OF opium, hasleesh, arsenic, or
any other drug, has become incom
petent to take care of himself or his
property, may be confined i'll IL lu-
matte asylum or placed under guard
ianship. Why not also those who
nave become insane through over
Indulgence in intoxicating drinks
Habltual drunkenness is most
dangerous species of insanity, ana
some Legislatures seem to think
that CONFERENCE.-The should be con
verted INTO vast lunatIc asylumS for
the benefit OF thnse who have not
the moral stamina to resist the
temptations of rum.-N. Y. Sun.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25
~ During the past twenty-fi'

~During the past twenty-five
years, four and three-quarter mil
lions Of emigrants have arrived at
the port of New York, most of whom
have gone to cultivate the fertile
farms, and build up the fiOurishing
cities of the West. Du,ing the year,
the number of Storage passengers
who landed at Castle Garden was
228, 962. The increase over the pre-
viOus year WIS II, 400.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25

- The very hattering letter from
a gentleman in Leake county to a
friend OF ours is really gratifying
and commentator from such a
source, is praise indeed. We would
feel much hOnored to have his views
upon the political situation, and
with this suggestion. we return
thanks for the high compliment he
has seen fiji to pay us; and hope to
hear from him at an early day.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25
Senator Alc0rn.

We have noticed the course of
this distinguished Senator and think
h. merits the thanks Of the people
of Mississippi. He has voted with
the Democrats and Liberal Repub-
licans in all cases where the inter-
ests of party alone were at stake
against those of patriotism and
principle He is firm and unwav-
ering Republican, and has been a
lifelong opponent of Democracy.
but the welfare of his S ate is his
primary consideration, and hat of
party merely secondary. True, it
is, that lie made some bad appoint
ments when Governor, but under
the circumstances, he did as well as
he could. We must bear in mind
that he did not have much good ma
terial from which to make selections,
and that he had a strongly bigoted
and jealous Senate to satisfy in his
nominations. He has been a check
to carpet bag thieves, and to his
credit be it said, that Mississippi in
pecuniary condition, is better of
than any other Southern State
When Governor, he vetoed every
plundering bill that was sent to him
for approval; and amongst others,
that for the relief Of the thieving
carpet bag sheriff of Lcake county.
In tn. United States Senate, on
Monday last, during the discus
sion of the Ku Klux bill, Senator
AlcOrn again defended the people
of Mississippi. The little "bullet-
head" misrepresentation Ames de
livered himself of a trade of vile
SANDER and calumny against the
State he pretends to represent -
when Sena or AlcOrn replied as fol-
lows:
Northern men have BECOME since
the war citizens bona ti.lr of Mis-
sissippi, taking stock in the sympa.
th;rs and interests of our people :;
these are among the elite of the Re.
publican party. Others have come
into the ST t., sojOurnars ~ long az
they hold Office; their Tenure of
Office will end as it began, wi II re-
pu sion OF Face. Like thieves who
set fire to n house, they have come
t. inflame in order to seal. Nv
c.,ll-agne, representing nothing in
Mississippi save these agents of
hate. stands here a stumbling block
to rrpose and concord. He knows
no r-stIai OF the representative !;
he in not a citizen of th- State; he
never contributed dollar to her
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25

STATE CONVENTIONAL meeting
of the Executive Committee of the
Democratic and Conservative Party
of Mississippi, appointed for tie
purpose of calling IA State COnven-
ton, will be held i'll jackson OH
Monday, the 9th. A prompt at
tendance OF the members is request
ed. ROBT LOWRY,
Chairman
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25
How HE " ALTZED.-Oii LO

How He NALTZED.-Oiive LO-
gan tells Or nice young man who
Waited superDly. All the girls
went for him. NObOuy else could
catch their pace 50 well as he. When
asked how lie managed 1t SO hand
somely, he replied he never thought
about 1t, he never tried hard-al' he
did was to hold his partner i'll his
arms apd let her kick
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25
AT RULES.

1901 Guardianship of Jimmie An.
Aoi9 drews, Minor.
1t Rules First Monday In May, 4. D. 1879.
Chaneery Court Of Madison Ussnty, ME.
slssIppi. May 9Th, 1873.
I'm opening the petition of Edward
" Mayes. Guardian of said minor, for
sale of lands; il appearing from affidavit
Herewith fled, that Jimmie Andrews and
her mother, Mrs. Carrie A. West, defend-
ants, arc on-residents of the State. and
having their residence and post-ofacs 1T
St Louis. St Louis county, State of Mis-
e"uri. 1t is ordered, That said non-resi~
dents appear before this Court, on the
1st Monday Of July, A. d. 1879.
At the courthouse At Canton, Madison
county. Mississippi, to make defence to
ssid petition if any they can. Ordered
further, That the Clerk make publication
and mail copies of this order ~ required
by law.
Done at Rules in Ohanoery Court of Mad
isen County. Mississippi. this 9Th day Of
May, A. D. 1879.
e. 8. JEFFREY, CLERK.
May IL, 1872. %w.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25
~The Civil Rights BiIl-not APP
plying to schools, cemeteries or inns
passed the Senate on the I'D inst.

PUBLIC Decentralization. Geo.
G. Mckee, NJ. g., will accept our
thanks for Report of the Depart
ment of Agriculture for 1S69-'1O.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25
TAILOR VIC.

rINIIE undersigned would respectfully in &.
form his old friends and patrons that II
hr il =. dulou.ly in the pursuit at his old Nh
occupation -tailOring-in all its various
branches. end il prepared to furnish gentlemen
with IA full suit or q single garment It the short
est notice. perfect knowledge at his business
warrants him IN the belief that he will give
ire satisfaction To ali who may patronze hun
Cal! At the place Indicated hy his sIgn South
side Public Square. up stars.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25
j. SILLETT,

Merchant Tailor.
Wet Side Court Square CANTON. MI Q
II EEPS constantly on hand a good ssaor
IN ment Of THIS. CASSIMERS. VEST
INtis. 1AlLORS Trainings &c.
- C!otL,ns made In the latest style.
April7 T0-ly
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25
GARDEN SEEDS.

IONOO PAPEB- LANDRETH'S
lGUUU GARDEN SEEDS.
Fresh a"i genuine; also Bills Onion
Sets, now Tor safe by
CASSELL BAUGHN.
Jsa. s. Is72-tf
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25

HFor the best Linen Lawns at
So. per yard, and choicest CalicOes
&C lz3 per yard, 60 to q. L. Gross,
store.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25
Fer Sale.

over a thousand ac es Of rich Texas
" land, situate 10 Live Oak and Bee
COUNTIES. This land will be sold for one
balf cash. the other a credit of twelve
months For further information apply to
H. S. FOOTE, Agent,
Nav IL. l872-if Canton. Miss.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-25
ICEI ICEl ICEI
Wholesale and Retail.

ORDERS received at the store of RICH
" ARDS PRIESTLEY and ICE de-.
Iivered to wholesale buyers. at any hour
of the day A supply for the retail trade
will be kept by them at the store.
Family orders for q daily supply will be
delivered At their residences without charge
for drsyage.
RICHARDS L PRlESTLEY.
April 30. '72-lm
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-11-23
Great Storms on the Baltic Coast

The storm which ragged In North En-
rope on "Wednesday aud Thursday. the
18th and lith instant, was very disastrous
through Denmark aud ON the coast The
wind blew hurricane and rain and snow
fell necessarily. Streams rose TO an upu.
sual height, overlooking their banks and
inundating the country for miles around
Great damage was done TO seaport towns.
and numerous marine accidents occurred
Reports of the loss Of twenty -four shirs
have been received. Half OF the town of
Praesto, in the island of Zealand. in the
Baltic was laid waste BY the wind The
small town Of Botoc was entirely sub
merged by water and every inhabitant
drowned.
4 dispatch from Stalsund received at
London, ON Saturday, reports that eighty
vessels were totally wrecked in the late
gale, The town was considerably damaged
by inundation, The fishermen on the is.
lands of Iing-t, Dars. aud Hiddrnsoe last
all their fishing smacks and apparatus
Their houses and contents were heavily
damaged BIZ high water. Nearly MI the
cattle on the islands were drowned. Wells
We're flooded from the sen. and the inhab.
itants are suffering greatly for fresh water.
food aud shelter The Government has
despatched steamers ladou with supplies to
their relief The Island Of Rugcn has also
felt the disaster heavily Many Of its
fishing boats have been destroyed, and the
fields near the coast line are flooded. The
loss of life both on the islands and main
land. Is very great