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public benefactors, popular politicians or wise
old money savers have been mentioned as
likely to come to the front with this or that
coalition or party or association or clan as its
candidate for Mayor. But in casting about
for candidate whose learning, talents, gen.
eral knowledge of public affairs and practical
business habits would eminently qualify him
for the Mayoralty and the great work of city
reform, it has occurred to us that Charles A.
Dana, of the Sun, (which shines for all,"
would meet the demand. He is fine scholar,
and from his writings oil who have read them
will pronounce him keen and profound
thinker. Moreover, from the excellent taste
displayed in the selections Of his popular book
of household poetry, he evidently possesses
in no small degree the refined sensibili-
ties Of the poet But, "Fee, 70. fun, I smell
the blood of an Englishman." We hear a
CONSERVATION protests against the outrage of
honoring in any way this alleged libeller of
General Grant. But we do not know, and,
therefore, do not assume, that Mr.. Dana is
really guilty in the premises. We know that
the proprietor or managing editor of daily
journal is held guilty of many offences of
which he is innocent ; and SO, we think is Mr..
Dana.
Touching his qualifications for the Mayor
atty, we think they will hardly be questioned,
and as an advocate Of city reform he has done
good service. Next, on the point of availa-
bility, ON essential of TIE first magnitude for
political candidate, Mr.. Dana's advantages are
very great. Tho Sum- we are informed, has
daily circulation which has reached the hand
some maximum of ninety thousand. This
figure doubtless represents ninety thousand
voters and soy sixty thousand friends of Mr..
Dana, who would vote for him as candidate
for Mayor, especially if presented as the can
didate Of the democratic liberals and liberal
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07
Competitive Examination.

OFFICE OF sUrT. PUBLIC EDUcArIoN.-)
FOR MADISON COUNTY, MISS,
CANTON. Aug. Fl. 1872.
NOTICE is hereby given that a COMPETE
IN tive examination will be held at this of
fee on
Saturday. the 21st day Of September
next, In accordance with the requirements of
law, under the provisions of an Act entitled
an Act supplemental to an Act to provide
for the immediate establishment of Normal
School," approved January ;, 1872, for the
purpose OF selecting student from this
county for the Normal Department of Tou-
galoo University.
For the guidance of all concerned, the fol-
lowing extract from the instructions issued
by the State Superintendent of Education,
March l, 1872, is appended:
. The law provides that each county in the
State is entitled to the free tuition of two stu
dents for each term of said Normal School,
the benesciaries to be appointed by the Coun-
ty Superintendent of Education, and selected
from the resident pupils who have been in reg
ular attendance upon the Public Schools of
the county. The scholarship will be deter
mined by a competitive examination conduct
ed by the County Superintendent. Each cam
ddate for examination will be required to fur
nsh certificate from his, or her teacher, that
their standing IN department and scholarship,
was the highest in the school
Candidates will be examined in Reading,
photography. Penmansbip, Arithmetic, and
the rudiments of Geography, Grammar, and
American History
JOHN WILLIAMS,
Supt. Pub. Ed. for Madison CO., Miss.
Aug "a, lS72-4w,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07
Canton Cotton Market.

Our cotton market has fairly Open
ed since the last issue of the CITI-
ZEN, which seems to give ANNA
ton to business The daily re-
eeipts are quite liberal and the de.
mand is active; some $50 bales of
the new crop have already come in,
all of which was purchased here at
prices varying from 18 to 2O3c.
The reports from the cotton grow
ing regions to the Boards of Trade
of New York and New Orleans,
have fully established falling of
Of the growing crop of one-third to
One-half from the ravages of the
army worm and the drought, which
has caused a heavy damage by
shedding.
We quote prices as follows as we
60 to press: 1S3 to 2O4c., with an
active demand.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07

Railroads occasionally complain
of the dead heads" but no institu-
tiOn suffers so much from it as the
press. A sensible writer says
I. The press endures the affection of
the dead headIsm from the pulpit,
the bar and the stage from corpo-
ratiOns, societies and individuals.
The press is expected to yield its in
terests; it is required to give its
strength to the weak, eyes to the
blind, clothes to the naked, and
bread to the hungry; it is asked to
cover all infirmities, hide weakness
and wink at quacks, bolster up dull
authors and fiatter the vain it is
in short, to be all things to ali men,
and if it looks for pay or reward, it
is denounced as mean and sOrdid.
There is no other interest under the
whole heavens that is expected to
give SO much to society, without
pay Or thanks, as the newspaper
press,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07
CANTON, Sept. Sd, 1879.

number Of which the fraternity should be proud.
It, contents from beginning to end are valuable
and Of geseral interest, especially it, literary
and illustrated features. The paper on Two
Theories Of Mans Origin gives many curious
scientific facts. Tho question. '' Ii man descend
ed from sadpoles and mOnkeysF' 10 ably discussed
therein. Some Of the best writer's In the land
eootrfbute to this magazine. The illustrated
articles are Government Life-sav wing Service;''
/" Orange Culture in Florida;" L" The Bryant
Homestead" and I" Child for Adoption," (hu-
M rols.) Each Subscriber receives Q doe
pr mum picture engraved expressly for the
American Odd Fellow. S250 . year. sead
your subscriptions to the pablishers. 4. O. r.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07

Board Of Registration will
be in the various districts
Tertised. Look for your coun-
Eistration Paper of last year.
bther il good for the NOvem-
lection. IF you cannot find
Fou must get q duplicate dur
p present registration or lose
|Dte.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07
Oh Yes! Oh Yes! Oh Yes =!

This is to notify all parties that a
large and qceU selected stock of fall
and winter
Dry Cssds, Clothing, Shoes, Groceries,
&C., will be opened for the lnspec
ton of the public in few days,
when we shall be pleased to see our
old ae well as new customers. Call
around and satisfy yourself that the
greatest bargains of the season, d.
rect from auction, will be offered.
j. STADEKER & Son,
South side Court Square.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07
EDUCATIONAL
OFFICE BOARD OF ScaooL DIRECTORS,
MADISON Co., CANTON. MISS,
Ann 1879 L

OFFICE BOARD OF ScEooL Dangerously
MADISON Co., CANTON. MISS,
Aug. ~, 1877.
THE following is a revised list of
i Text Books, adopted by the
above Board, for future and imme-
date use in the common schools of
Madison county, and published in
accordance with law:
Wilson's series of Readers.
Watson's Independent 9Th Reader.
Wilson's series of Spoilers.
Spsncsrian System of Penmanship-
Guyot's Wall Maps,
Harvey's English Grammar,
Hookers Childs Book of Nature,
Hooker's Natural history,
Anderson's General History,
Andersou's History of England,
Nonteith's and McNally's Biographies
1,2and 3, Ply steal and Political,
Barnes History of the q. States.
Boyd's Rhetoric,
Steele's series IA weeks,
Jarvis Primary Physiology,
Jarvis Higher Physiology.
Gray's Botany,
Wells Natural Phiioaphy,
Riddles New Elementary Astronomy,
Phelps Chemistry for Beginners,
Ripley's Map Drawing.
Bartholomew Series Drawing,
Gusts School Vocalist,
Schermerham's GOOD Selections"
Nos. and 2.
Hurdoch's Vocal Culture,
Prof Watson's Calesthenics,
Davis entire series OF Arithmetics.
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary.
Lippincott's Pronouncing Gazetteer.
Perce's Magnetic Globes.
N. B. Teachers will see thft the above
at nf H. il inf chnn
DthoUt delay.
Anything apart from this, will be con-
sideeed neglect of duty. 1t must be known
that by aud through . uniform series Of text
books that "teaching is made easy"
By order of the Board,
JOHN WILLIAMS, President.
Sept. 7, lsT2-2t
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07
~The alarm of fire Tuesday af-

~The alarm OF fire Tuesday at
ternoon was caused by smoke issu-
ing from the roof of the tailor's
shop of Mr.. J. Sillett, who was at
the time in New Orleans-the fire
was between the ceiling and roof,
and caused by defect in the fue.
1t was speedily extinguished with
out much damage The Fire Com
pany was prompt in attendance, but
we are glad to state their services
were not needed.
We regret to state that in put
ting away the apparatus. the en-
CINE ran over the foot of Mr.. Sol.
Golfer. Jr.. INJECTING a painful
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07
Notice TO Contractors,

YOU are hereby notified that
i sealed proposals will be receiv-
ed on the following bridges in Mad
lson county, from September End,
A. d. 1872, according to specifica-
tiOns on file in the Chancery Clerks
Office, viz:
Bridge over Bogue Chitto Greek on
the Livingston and BrownviIle
Road.
Bridge over Kentucta Creek.
Bridge over the Branch between
Camden and w. B. Lofts Place.
Bridge over Panther Creek.
Bridge on road from Camden to
ThOmastowD.
Three bridges from Calhoun Sta
ton to Canton and Jackson road.
The Board of Supervisors reserve
the right to reject any or all bids on
same.
By order of the Board of Super
vis0rs of Madison county, Miss.
e. S. JEFFREY, Clerk.
Sept, Z, 1S71.-2w.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07
To the CoIored Voters
of Madison County,:

We were sorry to learn that some
parties came into Canton last even
ing carrying firearms. There is no
necessity for anything of the kind,
as there is no threatened violence
from any party or any persons. We
should thank God that peace reigns
throughout the county. No good
citizen will do anything to disturb
the peace and good will that now
prevails.
Carrying fire arms encourages the
commission of offences that the law
must punish aud it Is useless and
improper in every way to carry
guns, especially in professions and
crowded meetings.
Hoping that firearms may here
after be left at home we remain
Your tellOw-citizens,
r j. ROSS,
w. B. CUNNINGHAM.
CANTON, Sept. Sd. 1879.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

YOU are hereby notified that the
i ASSESSMENT ROLL of per
sOnal property, for the year 1872,
Madison county, was filed in my
office OH the Goth day of August,
A. ID. 1872, and will remain until
the goth day Of September, 1872, for
objections TO be filed thereto.
E. S. JEFFREY,
Chancery Clerk.
Sept. z, ~ 3w.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07
FOR SALE.

A MOST eligible and desirable building
IA lot in the town of Canton, situated on
the corner opposite the Methodist Church
and the Female Institute, fronting 80 feet
on Peace street and 200 feet on Academy
street.
Any person wishing to build a residence
will find this the most desirable location in
the city. For price, terms, &C., apply on
the premises, or at this office.
Aug. II, 1872.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07

Ve are authorized to announce
; Mr.. w. b. AlsWorth will fur
J the citizens of Canton with st.
|nard Coal, At the same terms
red BY Grscy & Bro, Of Clarke
Tenn Our friends viii find
advantage in dealing with Mr..
Fh0m we know to be . reliable
clever gentleman. He will al
rrnish Pittsburg coal at the low
Fates.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07

read THIs.-The Job Office in
InectiOn with the "Citixen is
' supplied With 0ew and beauti-
type. cards, paper for bill or let
heads, aud colOred Inks, suita-
for job work of any kind, which
offer to do on reasonable terms.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07
ORDERED, that this Board
n fn1

ORDERED, that this Board dc
~ now adopt the following list Of
Books for immediate use in the
Public Schools of Canton
Watson's Independent Readers, Nos. l, 2
3, 4, S, s. and Independent Spoilers.
Davies Arithmetics,
Davies Primary Arithmetic,
Davies Elements Of Written Arithmetic,
Davies Practical Arithmetic,
Davies Mathemat ical Course.
Nonteith's Biographies, list, I'd, and Sd.
McNally's Physical Geogrephy,
Barnes History of the United States,
Blades Formulation Case,
Steele's Scientific Course,
Steele's Natural Philosophy,
Steele's Chemistry,
Steele's Astronomy,
Steels's Geology,
Boyd's Rhetoric.
JOHN WILLIAMS, President.
Sept. 7, 1S72-2t
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07

EssKs. 81. GwINNER & BRO,
w. ]. HosBY b Co, are au-
ICED agents for the sale of The
pendent School Series of Read
ktc., recently adopted by the
pm Board of Education, and are
prepared to supply these pub
pms in any quantity and at the
y sales.
Aug. 30.1m.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07

LARGE POTAT0Es.-We were
esented a few days ago, by Mr..
illus Vincent, with some of the
fgest sweet potatoes we have
er seen Some Of then two and
balf pounds each. Who can beat
I'm?
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07
Death Of 'stonswsip Jackson.

Z A magnificent II K Is inch EngravinG REP
- 'enting the death-sce OF Gen. Jackson Tie
o0cefs are grouped sorrowfully around his death.
bed. In the distance 10 to be seen the encsmp-
In army. the weary sentinel on his beat, and
many other things which make this picture q
8. N Of art; one which should hang in the parlor
u every southern home. Sent BY mail mount
Cd on . roller and postpaid, on receipt Of 20
cents. or for SO cents.
address J. C.& W. n. BURROw,
Bristol, Tennessee.
~ Agents wanted everywhere to sell our
popular Pictures and take subscriptions for our
Magazine. From IS TO SO per day can be made.
send for Circulars.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07

lowing to pressing business
country DR.. T. o. Payne will
in Canton until the last week
'ptember.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07
NOTICE.

The exercises of the Canton Fe-
le Institute will begin on the
1t Monday in October
J. j. GILMAN.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07
Please Observe

That CAsSELL & BAUGHN are duly
authorized agents for the sale Of
all the School Books adopted by the
Board of Directors for our city
schools. Call and supply your
selves.
Canton. Sept. 6, 1872.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07

%The attention of tax payers is
called to the advertisement of E. 8.
Jeffrey, Cpk., in our paper to-day.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07

STRAYED.--See the advertise
ment of Mr.. G. w. Galloway.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07

~ Remember the Greeley and
rown meeting, at the Court house
might. Let every friend of our
Dble candidates be present.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07

@You will always find good
assortment of Furniture at Heron
& AndersOn's.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07
Delinquent Tax Lands.

TINE following described Lands now held
Il by the State of Mississippi. subject to pur-
chase and redemption, at the office of the Circuit
Clerk of Madison county, by virtue CT an Act OF
the Legislature, approved April 5th, 1872:
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07
Registration Notice.

THE Board of Registration o
Il Madison county will meet a
the following times and places, il
several Supervisors Districts of the
said county, for the purpose of 70
gistratiOn of all persons qualified
therefor, and not previously regis
tered, and to revise and correct er
rors made in previous registration
District No. 1.
Caution, Sept. I'd, 81, 4th, and 9TH.
District No..
Vernon, Sept. 9th and 7th.
District No. 3.
Madison Station, Sept. 9th and 10TH
Calhoun Station, Sept. 18th.
District 70. ).
Breckville, Sept 10Th.
Camden, Sept. 18th and 18th.
District No. 4.
Sharon, Sept. 10th and 18th.
District No. L.
Canton, Oct. Sd, 4th, 9Th and No
vember LIST and End.
Section 35I of the Revised Code
reads as follows:
The Board of Registration, iu all matters
pertaining to their Registration, shall be
conservators of the peace, and empowered
to arrest and cause to be imprisoned in
the county Jail when necessary, all persons
obstructing or preventing their registra-
ton, intimidatipg, threatening fraudu-
lently contriving to prevent any person
entitled thereto from registration; creating
riots, disturbances or quarrels at the place
of registration, or otherwise interfering
herewith. to prevent or delay the Regis
trars in the discharge of their duty, and
all such Offences shall be punished as mis-
demeanors under the Criminal Code, and
said Registrars are empowered to call on
all Sherifs, Constables and their Deputies,
and all otner Peace officers, and when ne
,essary, other citizens, to aid and assist
hem in enforcing the laws and public
peace, and suppress disturbances and pre-
rent. the offences enumerated; and this
Section shall be published and posted with
very notice to hold its registration.
III. Il. SMITH,
M. b. MCMICKEN,
E. 81. LUITWIELER,
Registrars.
Canton, Aug. II, 1872
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07

To BRIDGE BUILDERS.-See no
tice to contractors, in another col
umn.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07

- The hest self-sealing Fruit
Is and Cans for sale ct Heron &
|dersOn,A
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07

b NOT forget the Greeley meet
pm Saturday next. Let Ms or
Ee, and prepare for the cam
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07

If you want q stove that will
|atisfaction, 60 to Heron &
pom and get . Charter Oak,
tied.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07

To TIE PATRONS or THE ANrER
|ICAN C1TEzEN.-Of late We hav
heard much complaint, that paper
upon which we write every week,
are not received To all such per
sons We propose to duplicate their
paper if they will call ct the "CITI
KEN Office. Call at the postofice
first, and if you fail to get your
paper tAeA como to the printing
pflce. We labor for the benefit of
|ur Subscribers, and do not intend
% be disappointed about their get
ing the ssCITIzEN."
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07
GEORGE ERNEST,
Boot 81 Shoe Maker

rs now located on the North side of Court
i Square. a few doors East Of postorice where
he will be pleased to sec bis friends and the
public. Terms reasonable,
April 81, lB72-V
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07

+ THE PEARL" is the best
> the fruit cannot touch the
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07

/ The PEARL F." fruit jar is
all glass jar in the marker.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07
FOR SALE.

\. DESIRABLE residence with a -.
RI TWO ACRE LOT in the CITY Esl;;H
of Canton, we'll adapted for Board -E1ml
ing House. For terms apply TO the uuder-
signed.
p. T. NOONAN,
Agt of Mrs. Catherine Welsh.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07
l. O. O. f.

Evmss1z LoDeD. 10. 50. I. o, o. F. meets
every Fhanaay evening u o'clock.
). A. WEBB, NC.
AuR, ~, -. Z H. GOULD, Sec,y.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07
T0-Day's Advertisements.
STR AYED

STKAYED
LNROM the undersigned, on Saturday the
IL 3lst OF August,
Dark BrOacn Mare Mule,
years old, about IA hands high, compact
aud heavy bodied. and heavy name. Any
one returning said mule will be rewarde d +,
or ANY Information respecting her thank
fully received.
G. W. GALLOWAY.
Sept. Z, '62-lt
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07

Printing Press, &C.. for Sale
We have for sale . medium Wash
ihgton Hoo press. complete, and in
good order. Also caseat stands,
stones. sticks, rules, display type,
&c, sufficient to make mp . six col
umn paper. will be solA cheap on
early application. The press will
b sold separately.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07

|UBuy "THE PEARL" all glass
nit jar.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-09-07

Also l60 acres of improved land in Attala
county.
July 20, 1872 3m.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-04-06
4 skulI.cRackEp MAN.

From the indianapolis Qnd) Evening News.l
The cracking Of skulls Is a matter OF
common occurrence, but 1t Is rare that
tho victim over RECEIVERS from a crack
Ing as q MI. Cross, Of Lewiston, lately
received, or enjoys the novel sensation
of carrying about bits Of skull as n
curiosity, as does Mr.. c. About two
months ago q four-pound hammer fell
upon Mr.. Cress' head from a hight OF
ninety feet, INJECTING a terrible frac-
ture, and It was thought impossible for
him TO recover. He was q tough sub
feet, however, and instead Of succumb-
Ing to the frightful blow, as most men
would have done, persisted in getting
well, and only a day or two ago
astonished the editor Of the Lewiston
Journal by walking into his office and
displaying a little box full Of frag-
ments of his own skull, removed by
trepanning shortly after the accident.
When Mr.. G. removed his hat he ex-
hibited an ugly evidence of the blow
inflicted by the hammer. An integu-
ment has formed over the brain at the
point lacking the skull bone, and II
one could see a man think he might
almost watch the beating Of the brain
beneath its frail wiudow-pane. For
some days after the accident he had
severe headaches subsequently, he had
difficulty In remembering events, and
could with difficulty keep up a con-
nected line Of thought. This trouble,
since no became convalescent, has
gradually disappeared. and once more.
apparently, his head is "level." He
sleeps we'll, has q good appetite, and
seemingly gets along comfortably with
a part Of his Uranium In his pocket.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-04-06
jim FIsK's FIRST COMPOSITION.

From AcAlpino's Life and Times Of James
Fisk, Jr.l
One Of his copy-books, used when
he was about twelve years Of age, Is
still preserved by his stepmother at
her home In Brattleboro, and to say
that 1t Is a literary curiosity Is to do
meagre justice to one Of the most
original Of all written results CT school
boy labor ever examined by the critic.
Hardly a page but shows the antipathy
Of the boy to everything like set forms,
and hardly a line but bears evidence
OF his natural contempt for uniformity.
The little book contains three or four
compositions, one Of which, entitled
"a Piece About tho Dog" Is as unique
as anything ever penned by Artemus
Ward. The young writer says In his
"piecs" (which had evidently been
originally written "plece''):
IA dog is an animal with fore legs
because he is a ~quadrooped. / like
large dogs best because they can run
further and fight better than little
dogs and they can also cetch rabbits.
A big dog aint worth much unless he
has got a good breed into him. Then
I had drather hev a little one. They
can also drag sleds some has been
learned to carry sticks and baskets and
seterer. The bulldog Is the best fight
ing dog because most likely no was
made for that purpos. A terrier goes
mostly for rats, but they can also fight.
I think tho newfoundland Is the noblest
dog he saves children from drownding,
and they r Gagaslous. This Is oil for
Aha nresantO