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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-31
Remarkable Conduct of Horse.

A RECENT French paper relates an eX-
traordinary punishment inflicted by Il
horse on its master, for an act of brutality
by the latter towards one of the animals
stable companions.
A currier, named R, not tender in
his treatment of his four-footed servants,
returned one night in a state of semi in
toxication from Marmont to Givors. The
mans natural barbarity was at this time
aggravated by the drink he had taken
and being dissatisfied with the efforts of
one of the horses-a poor sack which had
almost served its time-he decided that
the animal was no longer worth its feed,
and resolved to put an end to it. For that
purpose he tied the brute to a tree, and
taking massive lever used in moving
goods he struck the animal several VIC
lent blows on the head, until the unfortu-
nate creature sank to the ground insensi-
BILE.
The master thinking the animal was
dead, left it on the spot, intending to re-
move the body the next day. The horse,
however, recovered his senses a short
time after, and found his way home, and
entered the court yard at daybreak. Its
arrival was welcomed by the neighing of
its companions in the stable, which noise
awakened his master, who was now furi
Gus at having failed in his cruel purpose.
He tied up the animal afresh, and com
menced again to shower blows on its
head.
This act of brutality was committed in
sight of two other horses in the stable;
and at length one of them, young ami
NAL, became so frantic with rage that it
broke its halter, and, rushing on the man,
seized him in its Jaws, and, after shaking
him violently, threw him down and tram
pied on him with such fury that, had not
the mans cries brought some persons to
his aid, the master would most certainly
have been killed.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-31
Wonderful Invention of a California
Blacksmith.

w. NJ BERNARD, blacksmith, has invent
ed, discovered or constructed road CYL
inder, which is designed to convey freight
or passengers. 1t consists of drum open
at both ends, supposed to be from four to
sixteen feet in diameter according to the
size of the machine), and from four to
seven feet in length. Inside of this wooden
cylinder three groved tracks of steel, one
inch by three-eights, are laid. This COM
pletes the description of the shell, which
in prospective looks like wine vat lying
on its side. Within this is placed another
cylinder closed at the ends, and upon the
outside of which are three tracks of iron
conforming to the three within the other
cylinder To the centers of this inner
cylinder the shafts are attached. The
freight is placed in the inner cylinder,
and the machine is ready to go. The
force required to move it is just equal to
the force that would be required to slide
the inner cylinder on three rails well
oiled
1t is in one sense sled that lays track
for itself as it goes. The inventor believes
that it will revolutioniZe the whole wagon
business. Experiments have been made
with one roughly constructed, only four
feet in diameter, which was freighted with
z, 300 pounds of iron and seven men on
the outside, which was carried easily over
level roads by one horse. The tracks
were rough and the entire model imper-
feet, but the experiment greatly encour-
aged the inventor, who has applied for
patent and will have a working model on
exhibition at the State fair. The trouble
so far has been to give the thing a name
which will be descriptive of its construc-
ton and use. Many have been suggested:
Among them "revolving sled" g barrel
Railroad" "cylindrical wagon" "drum
coach" "roller portage" and the one
used by us, "road cylinder" Like all
inventors, "Billy" is laughed at for the
quaint novelty of his invention, and the
neighbors talk of placing the machine
under bonds not to kill sheep nor trespass
on the dairy but he laughs best who
laughs last" and Billy is reserving his
laugh for a final chuckle.-Sdcrdmerto
(E0Z RecOrd
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-31
A Simple Remedy for Dandruff.

THERE are doubtless few persons, espe-
cially among gentlemen, who do not suf
fer from the inconvenience of dandruff
Physicians seem to consider it not of suf-
hclent Importance to engage their atten-
ton, and the poor victims are left either
to practice their virtue of endurance, or
for cure to try some of the many nos
trums advertised in the public prints.
The intOlerable itching which frequently
accompanies the troublesome complaint
is not the only unpleasant feature, as to
persons of any pretentions to neatness
the appearance of the white scales on the
coat collar and shoulders is very objec-
tionable. The writer. during a number
of years, tried the different alcoholic So
buttons of castor-oil, and many other
preparations, without permanent benefit,
and as a last resort was led to adopt the
plan of cleaning the scalp with borax
and carbonate of potassa This proved
effectual, but after a persistent treatment
of some months the hair became sensibly
thinner, and perhaps would have soon
disappeared altogether. The belief is that
dandruff arises from a disease of the
skin, although physicians do not seem to
agree on this point, and the knowledge
that the use of sulphur is frequently at
tended with very happy results in such
diseases, induced me to try it in my own
case. A preparation of one ounce of
flowers of sulphur and one quart of water
was made. The clear liquid was poured
off, after the mixture had been repeatedly
agitated during intervals of few hours,
and the head was saturated with this
every morning. In a few weeks every
trace of dardruf had disappeared, the
hair became soft and glossy, and now,
after discontinuance of the treatment
for eighteen months, there is no indica-
not pretend to explain the modus operandi
of the treatment, for it is well known
that sublimed sulphur is almost or wholly
insoluble, and the liquid used was desti-
tute of taste. color, or smell. The effect
speaks for itself.-JournM Of Pharmacy.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-31
Never Tempt a Man.

THE late celebrated John Trumbull,
when a boy, resided with his father,
Governor Trumbull, at his residence in
Lebanon, Conn, in the neighborhood Of
the Mohegans. The government of this
tribe was hereditary in the family of the
celebrated Uncas. Among the heirs of
the chieftansh:p was an Indian named
Zachary, who, though a brave man and an
excellent hunter, was as drunken and
worthless an Indian as could be found.
By the death of Intervening heirs, Zachary
found himself entitled to the royal power.
In this moment the better genius of
Zachary assumed sway, and he reflected
seriously: "How cap such drunken
wretch as aspire to be the chief of this
noble tribe. What will people say :?
How shall the shades of my glorious an
cestors look down Indignantly upon such
successor Aye-drink no more ~
And he solemnly resolved that he would
drink nothing stronger than water, and
he kept to his resolution.
Zachary succeeded to the rule of his
tribe. 1t was usual for the Governor to
attend at the annual election in Hartford,
and it was customary for the Mohegan
chief also to attend, and on his way to
stop and dine with the Governor. John,
the Governors son, was but boy, and
on one of these occasions at the festive
" =
in Trumbulls own words:
One day the mischievous thought struck
me to try the sincerity of the old mans
temperance. The family were seated at
dinner, and there was excellent home
brewed beer on the table. l addressed
the old chief:
Zachary, the beer is very fine; will
you not taste it?"
The old man dropped his knife, and
leaning forward with a stern intensity of
expression, and his fervid eyes sparkling
with angry Indignation, fixed on me.
''John," said he, "you don't know what
you are doing. You are serving the
devil, boy! Do you know that l am an
Indian? Shall l become again the same
contemplate wretch your father remem
bers me to have been? John, never again
while you live tempt man to break a
good resolution"
Socrates never uttered a more valuable
precept. Demosthenes could not have
given it with a more solemn eloquence.
l was thunderstruck. My parents were
deeply affected. They looked at me, and
then turned their gaze upon the venerable
chieftain with awe and respect. They
afterward frequently reminded me of the
scene, and charged me never to forget it.
He lies buried in the royal burial place
of the tribe, near the beautiful falls of
the Yantic, in Norwich. l visited the
old chief lately, and above his moldering
remains repeated to myself the inestima-
BILE lesson
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-31
CANTON, MISS, SATURDAY, AUGUST

Joined, so that the cutting edge of the
same may be in a complete line, or cir
Gle. Every tooth should he cut a little as
the saw is worked. The teeth of a hand
saw for all sorts of work, should be filed
feaming, or at an angle on the front edge,
while the back edges may be filed f1eam-
ing, or square across the blade. The best
way to file a circular saw for cutting wood
across the grain is to dress every fifth
tooth square across, and about one TWEEN
tieth of an inch shorter than the others,
which should be filed fleaming at an angle
of about forty degrees. Industrial Month";
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-31
SteWed or Fried.

DICK G. was incorrigible. He was a
hummer, and no discipline could make
him ANYTHING else At time when the
soldiers considered it wrong to steal
chicken, Dick confiseated them with a
flourish He would do this with impu-
nity, although he was frequently punished
for leaving the ranks. On one occasion
he entered yard, ostensibly to get some
water. While at the well he Missed the
farmers dog on the chickens. AS the
agitated mistress of the house came to the
door, Dick, in pursuit. of dog and chicken,
was close upon fine fowl. 1t fiuttered
toward the door, and the woman caught
it. Dick reached out his hands and tax
ing it from her, said coolly and with a
bow, THANK you, thank you" As the
colonel Numbered out, "Take that chicken
back, SIR" Dick said, ''She gave it to me.
sir-said | was welcome to take lt-ask
her if she didn't" and the poor, bewilder-
ed woman could not say no."
The next day Dick was notified that If
he fell out of ranks he would be punished
at night sure He kept up well until
noon Then, giving one of the boys his
gun, he slipped out for a moment, but he
did not come back, and the captain was
furious. About three O'Clock a carriage,
driven by stylish negro, passed the reg
iment at race course speed. Dick REFINED
gracefully on the back seat, and as he
pa5Scd. lifted his hat ana maze Il mosI
elaborate bow to the captain and COM
pany.
When the regiment went into quarters
for the night, they found Dick with fire
made and chicken, potatoes, etc, cook
ing. The Captain sent for him and order
ed him tied hand and foot. Dick came
limping up, dressed chicken in hand
I'm sorry, Captain, doggoned If l amt
| couldn't catch up, and SO rather than
disobey your orders, hired darkey to
bring me on, and here | am in good time.
I thought you'd be hungry, and made a
fire. have this chicken (see how fat it
isl ready to cook. Will you have it stewed
or fried, Captain?"
Hang the chicken! 1 was talking
about you" roared the captain. After
all my cautions and threats you dropped
out"
''But lordy, Cap, was into camp aforc
you was" responded Dick. viii you
have the chicken stewcd or fried, Capp"
and Dick showed the Captain what II
beauty il was.
The officer glared at him moment and
then snapped out, "FriC6. curse itl'' And
Dick served the chicken III triumph, and
escaped all punishment, as he always did
Toledo Blade
England has as many people in the
- n. 10
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-31

old cry was heard for Mr.. Henry. Put
ting his hand to his mouth like a speak
ing trumpet, this man was bawling out at
the top of his voice, ''Mr. Henry! Henry
Henry. Henry! | call for Mr.. Henry"
The chairman now remarked that it would
oblige the audience if the gentleman
would refrain from any further calling for
Mr.. Henry, as that gentleman was speak
ing. as that Mr. Henry" said the dis
turber of the meeting. ''Thunderl that
can't be Mr.. Henry! Why, that's the lit
tie cuss that told me to hOllerr'
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-31
Youths Department.

NO. 80.

There's n word very short. but decided and plain,
And speaks to the purpose at once;
Not child but its meaning can quickly explain,
Yet oft tits so hard to pronounce.
What world of vexaJion and trouble 'twould
spare,
What pleasure and peace 'twould bestow.
If we turned, when temptation would win and en-
snare,
And firmly repulsed it with-'sNo.''
When the idler would lure with trfes and play
To waste the bright moments so dear:
When the scoffer unholy our faith would gainsay
And mock at the Word we revere;
When deception and falsehood and guile would in
wife.
And heeting enjoyments bestow,
Never palter with truth for transient delight,
But check the first impulse with-''No."
In the morning of life. in maturity's day,
Whatever the cares that engage,
Be the precepts of virtue our guide and our stay,
Our solacc from youth unto age;
Thus the heart shall ne'er WAIVER, no matter how
tried.
But firmness and constaney show;
When passion OF folly would turn aside,
Well spurn the seducer with-"Ne."
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-31
Poetry.
SONG OF THE BEE.

Buzz-z-z-Z-z-z, Buzzi
This Is the song of the Doe.
His legs are yellow
A jolly good fellow.
And yet great worgsr 10 he.
In days that are sunny
Hes getting his honey;
les making his wax.
On piuks and ON lilies
And gay daHoiilies
And columbine blossoms
He leyics tax.
1uzz-.-x-z-z-z, buzz,
Inc sweet-smelling clover
ale, oumming. hangs over;
Inv scent OF the Roses
Makes fragrant his wings;
lie never gets lazy
rom thistle and daisy.
And weeds of the meadow.
Some treasure he brings
Buzz-z-z z-z-z, buzz,
From mornings first gray ght
Till fading Of daylight.
Hes singing and toiling
The summer day through
oh. we may get weary,
And think work j. dreary;
It's harder by far
To have nothing to do.
-Herdid and Prs.sbyfer.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-31

Carefully prepared statistics show
that during the last six years upward of
thirteen thousand collisions at sea have
taken place between vessels in all parts
of the world
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-31

Mrs Toodlcs purchased a doorplate
with the name of Thompson on it; but II
san Francisco mother recently accom-
plshcd something much wiser and more
practical. Her daughter was to be mar
ricd, and her clothes were properly mono
grammcd with her own and her lover 5
initials; but the young man failed to make
his appearance and the old lady sailed
out and found one, with his initials To
take his place. The story is told by the
san Francisco papers, and of course must
be true.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-31

A WOMAN in Columbia, Pa. noted for
"jawing' propensities, dislocated her Jaw
bone, recently, while making II violent
attack upon her husband. She could
neither speak nor close her mouth, but re-
manned with tongue hanging out and eyes
nearly starting from their sockets, till the
arrival of the surgeon, who came, the
husband thought, sooner Than was ncces-
Sary.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-31
BY JOSH BILLINGS.

BY JOSH BILLlNGS.
THE parrot liz bird ov menny colours,
and inklined few talk.
They take holt Ov things with their
foot, and hang on like pair ov pinchers.
They are the only bird i kno ov who
kan konverse in the inglish language, but
like meny other nu beginners, they kan
learn tew swear the eazyest.
They are kept az pets, and like all other
pets, are useless.
In wild state ov nature they may be Ov
sum use, but they looZe about 80 per cent
Ov their value by civilizashun.
They resemble the border iniun in this
respeckt
When yu cum to take 80 per cent oph
from most emmy thing, except the striped
snaik, it seems tew injure the profits.
l owned a parrot once, for about Il year,
and then gave him away; l haven't seen
the man / Civ him to since, but presume
he looks upon me az Il mean kuss.
If owned all the PARROTS thare liz in
the United states, | would Danish them
Immediately tew their native land, with
the provizo that they should stay thare.
| don't make theZe remarks tew jure
the feelings ov those who may hav sot their
pheelings on PARROTS, or pets ov emmy
kind, for kant help but think that a
person who givs up their time and tai
Tents tew pets, even sOre-eyed lap dorg,
displays CRATE nobility ov karakter. (This
last remark wants few be took different
from what it reads. )-Ne7o York Weekly.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-31

AM glad" said "A missionary to an
Indian chief, that you do not drink
whisky; but it grieves me to find that
your people use so much of it." "Ah,
yes, said the red man, and he fixed an
impressive eye upon the preacher, which
communicated the rcproof before he utter
ed it, eve Indians use a great deal of
whisky, but we do not make it."
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-31

England has as many people in the
almshouse as she has children in schools.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-31

"A city that scots people-Pittsburgh.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-31

Ten times better than ever. is the
private opinion publicly expressed
of everybody hereabouts in regard to
late developments in both Schenccta-
,lv and Monitor mines on the Tarshish
lode. The drift from the - foot level
in the Glance shaft of the latter. is
proving all the most enthusiastic be-
levers in a downward movement
could desire The ore is not only
richer and in larger body, but more
promising for permanancy than above
and among the large number of eX-
perts and business men who have
visited Monitor for PURPOSES of
Investigation of late not one but is
happily disappointed in finding so
much better mining prospects than
they had expected. At many points,
and particularly in the down move
ment in the Schenectady, the ore is
looking fine Alpine Miner.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-31

n D cH.NBERLIS. !. E CHENEY. H.. s. MASON.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-31
Ad,niHistratCr Notice.

NOTICE Is IIEREbY GIVEN BY TIE UN-
\ deI.igned, Public Administrator Of t-mers!-
da county. State Of Nevada, to the creditors OF,
and all persons having claims against SAID de-
q. ea ed to exhibit the same with the pecessaiy
vouchers, within four months from the lubica-
ron of this notice. to the undersigned. at his
flee in the town of Aurora Esmeialda county,
state of Nevada. SAML YoUNGS.
Pub ic Admini-tr tor.
.--o-a Ny, Aug u, 1s72. tsrs"esHi
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-07
THE SENATE YESTERDA Y.
Thirty.second Days Session.

Thirty.secOnd Days Session.
SENATE CHAMBER
Tuesday, February 6, 1872. !
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.
Presentation. P. B. S. Pinchback, Lieu
tenant Governor and President of the Sem
ate, and Messrs. Anderson, Antoine, Barber,
Blackman, Bowman, Butler. Campbell
Hunsaker, ngraham. jerks, Kelso, Lewis,
Lynch, McMillen, holland, O'Hara, Raglan,
Ray, Smith, Swords, Sypher, Thomas
Thompson, Todd, Twitchell, Wilcox-32.
Rrayer by the Chaplain.
A6ading of the minutes of the previous
days session.
No corrections.
The President announced the appoint
ment of the following committee to investi-
gate the affairs of the State Land Office:
Messrs Harris, Butler and Todd.
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE.
HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES,
New Orleans, February 6. 1872. 5
To the Honorable President and Members of the
Senate:
am directed to ask the concurrence of
the Senate in the following House bills. viz
House bill No. $50, an act relative to cre-
ating, the office of parish auditor for the
parish OF NatclltOcneS.
House bill No. 249, an act to authorize
Mrs. Samuel /. Jones to adopt louisiana
May Hayde etc.
House bill No. 353 an act to fl farms
of the district court in the FOu lJu-
dicial District etc. GZa
House bill No. $780, joint resolution asking
the Congress of the United States to pass
an act granting a million acres of the public
lands to each State, etc.
House bill No. 3l5, granting to Ed. +.
Keenan, the right to Keep ferry across the
Bursley bayou, in the parish of Catahoula.
House bill No. 10 session of 1871. an
act for the relief of William Bendel.
To irfQrm the Senate that the House has
concui n in the following Senate bills:
Senate bill No. 269, an act for the relief of
j. Osborn, to reinstate lost warrants.
Senate bill No. 304, appropriating to Mrs
Ellen B. Dunn the balance of the salary
that would have been due him.
Senate bill No. 1876 session of 1871. an
act to amend and re-enact article 3l65 of
the Revised Civil Code.
Respectfully,
WILLIAM vIGERS,
Chief Clerk.
HousR OF REPRESENTATIVES,
new Orleans, February 6, 1872.
To the Honorable President and Members of the
Senate: " ~
am directed to inform the Senate that
the House has concurred in the amend
ments to House bill No. 2S5, known "a the
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-07

By Mr.. Bonzano:
DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS,
February 6, 1872.
To the Hon. B. F. Flanders, Mayor:
During the month of January the en-
ployes OF this department have been en-
gagged IN preparing the new assessment
books, and in doing other Office work pre-
paratOry to making the assessment for the
current year.
H. BONzANO, Administrator.
Financial Business.
By Mr.. Shaw:
An ordinance providing for the payment
of the several accounts therein named.
Be it ordained, That the following anpro-
priations be and are hereby made. and that
the Administrator of Public Accounts war
rant on the Administrator of Finance in
payment of the same:
BUREAU OF STREETS.
L. Lambert, bolts, etc. $50. $72 40
William Henry, BALLAST. ia 90
j. w. Madden. stationery =. lH 90
Dennis Cronan, stone, etc.. 436 So 766 so
BUREAU OF wHARvEs AND LANDINGS
Henry Lasky, repairing levees, on
Total 81. So,'oo ~
Read twice and laid over.
By Mr.. Shaw:
An ordinance providing for the payment of
the several accounts therein named.
Be it ordained, That the following appro-
priations be and are hereby made. and that
the Administrator of Public Accounts war
rant on the Administrator of Finance in
payment Of the same:
4 s iz.- q
BUREAU OF STREETS.
Folger & Co., hardware. !. 1923 90
Bostick & Seymour,
brOOmD Al "a
Stetson g. Armstrong, sta Il
tiOnery ............t o2 ~
Gubernator & Terry, tim
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-07

By Mr.. Shaw:
An ordinance appropriating money to de-
fray the expenditures of the Department
of Waterworks and Public Buildings for
the month Of January, 1872.
Be it ordained, That the following sums,
or so much thereof as may be necessary, are
lures of the Department Of Waterworks
and Public. Buildings, for the month of
January, 1872, and that the Administrator
of Public Accounts draw his warrants on
the Administrator of Finance in payment
of the same:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-07

An ordinance appropriating money to de-
fray the expenditures of the Department
of Police for the month of January, 1872.
Be it ordained, That the following sums,
or SO much thereof as may be necessary,
are hereby appropriated to defray the expen-
ditures of the Department of Police for the
month of January, 1872, and that the Ad-
ministrator of Public Accounts draw his war
rants on the Administrator Of Finance in
navment of the same.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-07

We think his property the most eligible
that has been presented for the acceptance
Of the Council.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS;
Mayor.
L. T. DELASSIZE,
Administrator of Waterworks and Public
Buildings.
On motion of Mr.. Shaw the report was
received and ordered printed, and Lard over
for further consideration.
The Waterworks.