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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10
GREATEST lIVEIn0I OF THE AGE.

In HAVE RECENTLYINVENT
plan which will cause the COM
plete humiliation of all moths, so
Ehat planters may henceforward feel
becure against the ravages of the
zach dreaded cotton worm. The
Eerms are moderate, but where sew
eral neighborh0ods unite in procur-
Ing my services, the expenses will
be trifling, particularly when COM
barred with the great benefit con-
ferred Ny plan is to remain in the
0tton field all night, and by the aid
81 small lamp attract the moth,
keep my mouth wide open, having
nv tongue covered with mOlasses !;
he moth will Immediately enter,
Ind when I have q BoWthfMl l will
Hose upon them. My mouth, being
aree, will contain thousands at a
Eme, and 1 fully guarantee that it's
ontents shall never lay another egg.
Application for caveat and patent
pplied for, and any Infringement
fiil be prosecuted to the full extent
IF the law.
For particulars, or permission to
I'll State and county rights, apply
tho PATENTEE.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10
The Fire.

On Saturday morning last, at an
early hour, the handsome residence
of our friend, Col. Oliver Luckett,
was burned to the ground. To say
that this was a calamity, is but Il
feint expression. Our old friend, a
worthy man, Il true gentleman, and
his interesting family, have the
entire sympathy of the community.
The fire originated from the kitch-
en- stove, between the sheathing and
the roof, and the fire was under
such Roadway, before discovered,
that it was impossible for the fam
lily to snbdue the fiames.
The Fire Company and their En-
CINE was on hand with alacrity, but
the suction pipe was
out of order, and the difficulty of
raising steam, rendered the mer-
chine almost useless, as the water
was thrown only to feed the flame.
The members of the Company,
however, worked with herOism and
but all to no effect. The
clothing, &C., of the fam
ly were partially saved. Where all
lid well, it would be wrong, perhaps,
% discriminate, but the untiring ex-
,rtiOns Of Eugene Leitweiler and L.
leonard Schneider, won the admira-
ton of our warm hearted cOmmuni
y. They were strangers to ms, but
hey will be strangers no longer.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10
IFor the American Citizen.l
Tho influence Which Perfumes
Exercise Over the Memory.

Who knows not the power which perfumes
have over the memory7 The effect is magl-
cal. The influence of sound is evanescent
ton changes in tune. Bat a perfume is the
most indestructible and subtle of reminders.
You have walked in the worlds beaten ways
many year and year, till your happy, glee
full childhood's days are back, back in the
long, long ago, till your childhood's country
home is picture almost obliterated from
your mind its tones echoing no more, its
try summer day, wandering from the city,
but only half-weaned from the thoughts
your lstlessly straying feet-crush the warm
wild heritage, and . thick perfume of sweet
fern rises about you. Thrilling to your
fngertips, you bend and inhale that strange
yet familiar scent. Its touch is as potent as
the touch of the rod of Moses.
a of we roll back their tide
OF mingle! joy and pain
Dry-sh' d cross the torrents Bed:
And a child again.
Old scenes come up before you, gray rocks
start out, lichen- jeweled there are pillows
and pillows of brilliantly colored and sweet
Odorcus flowers of butter cups, May-weed
and red and white clover, over which your
young, gOlden-tinged and fertile fancies
sailed moth-winged, and brought rich freights
f.om every port the long lines of pole and
The boiling spring leaps babbling into the
heart Of the radiant sunshine in the green
and shady woods, the cold bright sparkling
waters run, hurrying over the pebbles.
There is the old paternal homestead, the
smoke curling up from the chimney, the
-1vxdr ID La. Al. -.
breeze some ene-a dear familiar form
standing in the doorway some one, a sweet
voice, calling you IN tones as real as your
breath, There are eager faces, with eyes
that see you, every feature plain there are
hands stretched ont to warmly and lovingly
welcome you. How it rises and tramples on
your present, that past that hides yet never
dies that past which faint, sweet perfume
alone makes the present, fresheniny all the
Olden, golden memories OF tiae heart. How
your affections strain with the vain lOaging
to remain forever and ever in this bright,
recovered country and behold no more the
barren desert waste, and the land of bondage.
Tio bach and ..sp ss. 1.s your channel
Let me frget, how vain the fancies
Of that childish day.
IL we did not know that every JOY and
gladness, every hope and sweetness in the
past, were but seeds for future budding.
that all the transient pleasures of our happy
and happiest innocent childhood; we're but a
foretaste of the eternal joys, prepared for,
and awaiting us in the promised land. If we
did not believe that Gods denial is brief, His
bounteous rewards endless; that he surely
sees and marks. with Fathers tenderest
solcitude and sympathy our deepest suffer-
ings, and most poignant griefs. and that He
wth-holds the qualification of our wishes,
just at the very verge of our utmost endur-
ance. If We were not sure Of these, could
our frail, human nature bear the crosses
which are often laid unon it 1t could not
F. MARGARITA
Canton. Miss, July Both 1871
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10
TCOMMUNICATED.

Mr.. Editor: l desire to make a
few remarks on the recent fire, and
l hope no person will take any
Offense at anything 1 may say, as
nothing is more foreign from my i'll
tentiOn than to wound the feelings
of any person.
Our community have been very
heavily taxed to pay for Il tire-en-
CINE, and they expect a qmid pro quo.
They have had great confidence in
the fire company, knowing that it
was was made up of the elite Of the
town. The company, at first, ex
hibited great zeal i'll perfecting its
members in the knowledge and
practice of their duties. l hope the
members of the company will con-
tinue their original fervor, and not
act like little children, who, when
they first acquire a nice, new toy,
devote much attention to it, but as
soon as the novelty ceases, they be-
come careless, and finally abandon
it. Some complain that the com
pany is to ariStOcratic in its views,
but it is impossible to please all.
To persons present at the late fire
it seemed as if there was but little
discipline and no head or leader.
Every other man seemed to be COM
and all appeared confused
and lost. There can be no good ex-
cuse for not having fuel ,.in the en-
CINE and the hose in order. Ex-
perience teaches; and things will |
improve.
In this connection L will mention
the great need we have of q hook
and ladder company. 1t is sug
gested that a cOlored company be
for this object 1t will en-
them by showing that we
have confidence in their assistance.
The colored men are particularly
suited for this branch of the depart
nent, as they have the physical
ability. At the recent fire there
we're two colored men who particu-
arly distinguished themselves, and
[ regret 1 do not know their names.
SPECTATOR.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10

We are authorized to announce
that Mr.. w. B. AlswOrth will fur
nish the citizens of Canton with st.
Bernard Coal, at the same terms
offered by Gracy s. Bro, of Clarks-
vile Tenn. Our friends will find
an advantage in dealing with Mr..
A. whom we know to be a reliable
and clever gentleman. He will al
80 furnish Pittsburg coal at the low
est rates.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10
CROWDED QUA long and in
teresting letter from our valued cor
respondent, Tracy Tupman. We
will give it to our readers next week.

NEW SroRE.-Mr. j. NJ. Maxwell
has rented the store formerly Occu-
pied by c. c. Balfour, on Liberty
street, and is busi]y engaged in
furnishing it with a choice lot of
Dry Goods and Groceries, to which
he invites the inspection Of his
friends, and the public generally.
His advertisement will appear next
week.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10

AGENTS WANTED.-We are pre-
pared to make the most liberal ar
raugements with the right parties
to canvass for subscription, ETC., to
the AMERICAN CITIZEN in every
section Of the country. Send to us
for terms and sample copies.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10

WE ask aetcnti0n to the adver-
tisement of Mr.. q. r. Dudley in our
|cOlaDns, headed "NOtlce to
Planters" Mr.. Dudley deserves to
succeed, as he is untiring in his
Efforts to accumulate q fortune,
having now "three irons in the
Ere "a heavy newspaper, a land
agency, and last, though by no
means the least, the Cotton Moth
Exterminator. We recommend his
Invention to the planting com
munitY.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10

THERE are several articles of gen.
eral interest left on our py-hOOk
for want of space in our columns.
Among thu EN- is a proposed Tourna-
ment at Stump Bridge, which will
appear in our next issue.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10
week.

READ THIs.-The Job Office in
connection with the sCitizen" is
now supplied with new and beauti-
full type, cards, paper for bill or let
ter heads. and colored inks, suita-
ble for job work of any kind, which
we offer to do on reasonable terms.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10

For SALE CHEAP FOE CASH.
The valuable corner lot, opposite
the NJ. E. Chu 'ch, on Liberty street.
1t is unimproyed and in a very de-
irable locality for person wishing
to build. The dimensions are so #.
front and 200 back.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10

~A superb article OF Soda Wa
ter, with all the ingredients and the
Asasterly dispensatiOn of Johnny
Wise is turned of, during the warm
hours Of the day. from the inex-
haustible fountain of
CLARK & BALDWIN.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10

W. j. MOsBY & Co. are prepared
to furnish their friends and the
public with TURNIP SEED, fresh
from Laudreth. " 131m.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10

WE call attention to our several
new advertisements.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10

~ The best self-sealing Fruit
Jars and Cans for sale at Heron &
AndersOn6.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10

~@TME PEARL" is the best
because the fruit cannot touch the
metal
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10

%f you want a stove that will
give satisfaction, go to Heron &
Anderson and get Charter Oak,
warranted.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10
RICHARD WILLIAMS,
House, Sign and Ornamental Painter,
eRAINER. PAPER HANGER, eLAZIER. kc., :

pEGS to inform the public that he intends to
ID permanently settle in Canton.
He hopes, by strict attention to business, to
merit a continuation of that patronage which
has hitherto been so kindly afforded him.
81 Orders may be left at any of the drug
stores or box PIG. postOffice.
Canton, Sept. 80, ls7lu.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10

u You will always find a good
assortment OF Furniture at Heron
& Andersoa's.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10

~H you want to fit yourself out
housekeeping and save money, go
Heron & AndersOn's.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10

~Buy "THE PEARL" all glass
fruit jar.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10

e" The PEARL" fruit jar is
the only all glass jar in the market.
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RATES OF ADVERTISING:

TrsnSens Adveri.sene IL 81 per square srst inser-
ion snd IS cents for each subsequent insertion
v.-,i Advertisements at the aame rates, and 81 90
safiti>a.l for proof Of publication.
rhoss Who wish the bcneat Of the yearly rates
must make The contract NJ the tirac Of banding
IN their advertisements, to avoid misundcrstand-
inGs-
xdvertlgeuents sent in without any specifca-
ton q 70 the number of assertions desired. Will
b consiuued until ordered out, and charged Tor
It regular advertising rates
LsesS astices-20 eests per line.
The pay for yearly and lf-yeAry advertise
ments h due quarterly. and those inserted for
les thoa three months must be paid for when
the Tins exclses.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10
AUGUST KRULL.
Matchmaker and Jewele

Formerly ,DiM Clark r Baid,cin.)
South Side Public Square, Canton, Miss.
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the
III citizens Of Canton and vi ~
cinity, that he can be found at ).
Perlinsky's store, where he will attend prompt.
ly to all work appertaining to his business and
guarantees to give entire satisfaction; he socits
a share Of public patronage.
July 20, 1872.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10
INSTRUCTION.
THE MISSES CARNAHAN

I5LIIOI DOHVOU TVH UINIIJ,
In Canton, Monday, Sept. 3Oth.
LIVERY bran oh Of q complete education will
IL he thoroughly taught.
July Is, l87l-3m.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-08-10
RAILROAD DIRECTORY.
CANTON, June s, 3SZs.

Editor American Citizen
SIR,-After Sunday, JunS I'd. trains on Jackson
road, will arrive and depart at Canton, follows,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23

PENIrEsrlARY IrEMs.-John Raher,
convicted at the September term, 1871,
of Monongalia County Circuit Court, Of
felony, and sentenced 10 ten years con-
finement in the penitentiary, died al
that institution on the 10th, of fuI.
Mary Ann Smith. convicted at the
September term, 1872, of Wood County
Circuit Court, Of HOUSEKEEPING and
larceny. and sentencedt to ten years con.
tinement in the penitentiary, reached
there on Sunday morning. This makes
seven women who are inmates Of thai
institution.
Levi Keller, convicted at the Angus
term Of Berkeley County Circuit Court,
of grand larceny, and sentenced to ten
years confinement in the Penitentiary,
reached there in charge Of Deputy
Sheriff Lamon, on Tuesday morning
10th inst.
David Managers, Jr, convicted at the
July term, 1869, Of Ksnawha County
Circuit Court, of horse stealing, and
sentenced to five years confinement in
the penitentisry, died there Of flux on
Thursday morning. 18th inst.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23

The AUTUMNAL EQUINox.-The Au-
tumnal Equinox is now here. The sun
at this season crosses the equator, usu-
ally about the Goth of September. "Ol1
Probabillties" says, however, that the
usual violent changes OF the equinox
have been apparently late in manifest
ing themselves throughout the country,
but the southerly or equatorial air cur
rents have wavered, and are being rap
idly supp1anted by the increasing north.
erly or polar winds. The resulting
conditions along the line Of the con.
flicting cold and dry and the hot vapor
charged bands OF air are cloudiness and
rainfall, occasional hail on the north
ern frontiers of the country, unstable
weather and general reduction of tenn
perature."
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23


PROBATE BUSINESS. Recorder Woods
made the following appointments in
Probate during the week ending Friday
September 20.
Mary A. McAuall was appointed adj
ministratrix OF the estate OF Hugh Nc.
ANAL, late of Ohio county, deceased
Bond, $4,000.
George w. Frauzheim was appointed
guardian of George w., Virginia, EN-.
ma, August, Louis and Coruelia Franz
helm, children and heirs Of Louis and
Julia Franzheim, late Of Ohio county
deceased. Bond, $4,000.
Elijah Day was as appointed admin
istrator of the estate of Miss Jane Day
late of Ohio county, deceased. Bond
$4,000.
Mary A. McAnail was appointed
guardian OF Agnes McAnall, child and
heir OF Hugh McAnall, late of Ohit
county, deceased. Bond. $4,000.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23

POLICE CoURr.-Two plain drunks
only graced the police court on Satur'
day.
James Rogers, man as unlike be
who lately dotted the judicial ermine
as light from darkness differs, was
picked up on the street deeply, darkly
beautifully blue" He acknewle 'gec
the corn like little man, but he having
a lack of rupees with which to pay
the 81 and costs assessed against him
for ten days he is gone from our gazt
like a beautiful dream.
Thomas Mccormick. was arrested
while in a state OF delightful exhilera'
ton produced by copious libations o
pure old corn juice. Hewas as mellow
sa an old peach, Tom was. 81 anc
costs was the assessment. He didn
have it. The result was chain gang
Rad
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23


NoYEs CIRcus-cdmplimaatary Ban
sa-This afternoon Mr.. Noyes, dirs-
tor Of the Crescent City Circus, will give
. grand performance at their new loca-
ton, on Caldwelrs field, to which he
extends cordial invitation to all prin-
cipals of the public and private schools
and the Orphans Home Of Wheeling to
bring their scholars free Of charge. To-
night the grand complimentary benefit
rendered Mr.. Noyes by a large number
of our best citizens will come off, on
which occasion one of the most varied
and. interesting entertainments ever
given will be presented. There is no
use in our urging every one to 60. for
every one is going. This will be about
the last opportunity to see this great
troupe OF artists, Is the steamer Sham
rock, which is to take the company
down the river, has arrived
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23

ACCIDENT. ON Saturday morning
Frank Schwartz was driving four horses
attached to q wagon loaded with stone,
While crossing the bridge over the cut
near Marsball's coal bank, the bridge
gave way, precipitating two horses, the
driver and wagon q distance of some
eighteen or twenty feet, into the ditch
below. The wagon was broken into
kindling wood and one Of the horses
was badly injured, but the driver
strange to say, escaped with few
scratches.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23

FRUIT SrEALrNs.-There is NO greater
nuisance to owners of fruit than that
which they suffer from the depredations
of boys and young men, who prowl
around, making it their business to run
through the gardens Of their neighbors
and carry of and destroy the produce
with as much impunity as though they
were the owners Of it. II there is one
thing more annoying than another it is
having your premises invaded and your
best varieties OF fruit stolen. just at the
time you are watching it's development
and the ripening process. 1t is an in
jury you do not care to forgive. Those
who are guilty Of fruit stealing may re
gard il lightly. but it is time they were
made to understand that it is just a.
much OF . wrong - house breaking or
pocket picking, and that they are as
much smenable to the law - the horse
thief or the highwsyman.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23

FREE OF CHARaE-Call at any drug
store in Wheeling, W. Va, and get a
sample bottle of DR.. A. Boschee's Ger.
man Syrup. free Of charge. 1t has
lately been introduced in this country
from Germany and for any person suf-
fering with severe cough, heavy cold
settled on the breast, consumption or
any disease OF the throat and lungs, it
has no equal in the world. Our regular
sized bottles, Is cents. In all cases
money will be promptly returned If per-
feet satisfaction is not given. Two doses
will relieve any case. Try it.
L. NJ. GREEN, Proprietor,
Woodbury., n. J.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23

A GRuNBLB.-There is much com.
plant among farmers and fruit growers
that the apples fall from the trees be-
fore maturing. They are defective on
account OF an insect having deposited
an egg in the blossom. which produces
q worm that eats out from the hear
and causes the fruit to fall before ripen.
ing. There are sufficient remaining on
the trees, however, to supply all the
world and the rest of mankind with
apples alta dollar o barrel.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23

New FALL GooDs OPEN FOR In.
spBcrIoN.-We take pleasure in inviting
the attention of the ladies of Wheeling
and vicir ity to an inspection of the
newly arrived stock Of fall Dry Goods
at Messrs. Emsheimer & Blum's, at
1874 Main street, who are now exhibit
ing the fashions Of the season. We do
not deem it necessary to describe the
thousand different stylish fabrics kept
by this firm, as our readers, as well as
those who have ever visited this estab-
lishmeut, know best that for selections
beauties and low prices, Emsheimer d
Blum's is the place. Ladies. il you are
out shopping to-day it will pay you tc
call and examine this beautiful stock o.
Fall Dry Goods at Emsheimer 4
Blum's.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23

Kennedy did arrive first and had re-
ported himself to the judges, he would
have been awarded the race. But
Knowing nothing Of his whereabouts
and seeing no one but Haguer,the judges
could not give any other decision than
they did give.
We were informed last night that
Kennedy will to-day challenge Hagrer
to another contest to be roved on
Saturday next.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23

The weather is delightfully."- clear and
cool, and business, we are glad to note,
feels its inspiration. Our merchants
&ere never more actively engaged in
trade, and, as far as we can learn, with
every prospect Of doing a heavy bust
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23

IRIS interesting to have a roaring
Kissing devil OF locomotive stand un-
der your window an hour or two, vom-
ting volumes of internally black and
sitting smoke into the room. That's
what gentleman says who lives along
the railroad track.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23

DURING the week ending last Friday,
but two marriage licenses were issued
by Recorder Woods. Well, well, we
have the assurance that this depart
ment of life will show an improvement
in October.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23

JUVENILE RoBBER.-On Saturday
evening about six o'clock boy, seven
or eight years old, slipped into Behler's
confectionery store, while Mr.. Behler
was standing at the front door, and
robbed the till OF all the change II
contained. The theft was discovered at
once and Mr.. Behler started after and
captured him, compelling him to dis
gorge his plumber. He was taken BE-
fore Squire Johnston where he gave
the name o. Owen McNally and said
that he lived in Centre Wheeling. Be.
cause of his extreme youth the Justice
set him at liberty. 1t is a deplorable
fact that this city, for its population,
and it's advantages in the line of good
schools, free to all, it's numerous
churches, can turn out the worst set Of
boys, ranging from FIVE to fifteen years
Of any city in the Union. The alleys and
streets swarm with them; instead OIL
their parents sending them to school
they are left TO run wild in their rags
and hundreds of them are daily and
nightly to be seen in all parts Of the
city, ready for any mischief. Till-tap'
ping, stealing from market stalls, wag'
ons, buggies and shop doors, they are
expert at, and it is almost impossible
to detect or catch them. They are
keen and sbrewd, and know just when
to fasten on to the spoil. An occasional
one is caught and punished, but the
example seems to be lost on the hun
dreds of street gamins that infest oul
thoroughfares. Asthe case now stands
a plentiful and abundant crop Of future
peDitentiary convicts is growing up here
unless their parents take their training
in hand. When will parents learn
that they owe q duty to society, and
discharge it by taking their children
from the streets and teaching them
respect for themselves and the laws?