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Ellsworth American., 1872-01-11

The costumes were furnished for the
gentlemen by Mr.. Fred Prescott of Ban
gor. The ladies displayed great taste in
preparing their costumes. The whole at
fair passed of well.-Ryu5lican
Ellsworth American., 1872-01-11

The evils resulting from the use of in
texicating drinks are alarming, and de-
mand the earnest thought. and wise per-
sistent effort of the Christian, the phil
anthrOpist and the statesman. Through
the light that has been given, the moral
influences that have been exerted, and
the removal to some extent Of the temp
tation to drink by the prohibitory law.
there is very much less drinking in
Maine in proportion to the population,
than formerly, and less than in most
other portions of the country. These
facts are demonstrated by the recollec-
ton Of those whose memory goes back
over the last thirty or forty years, and
who have compared this with other
States. Still, intemperance in Maine is
great public evil-destructive of pri-
vate morals and virtue, promotive OF
degradation and ruin-an enemy to in
dustry and COED order. and serious
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27
USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.

AN exchange says apples will keep
much better in barrels laid on their sides
than when stood up on end.
He that thinks himself the happiest
man is really so, but he that thinks him
self the wiscst, is generally the greatest
fool.
NEVER give horse more than one pail
of water at time. If you think it not
enough, offer another by-and-by. In nine
cases out of ten it will be refused.
OYSTER SAUCE FOR BOILED TURKEY
Take two dozen large oysters, put them
in a stewpan and let it come to a simmer
not boil. Skim out the oysters, add a
small cup of milk, a teaspoonful Of flour
mixed up with piece of butter as large
as an egg salt and pepper. Let it all
boil for ten minutes, and add the oysters
just as it is served.
To discover spurious greenbacks or ma
tional bank-notes divide the last two
figures of the number of the bill by four,
and ifone remains, the letter on the genuine
will be A; if two remains, it will he B /;
if three, c; and should there be no re-
mainder, the letter will be ID. For exam
Pile, note is registered ,, 4Gl divide
siXty-onc by four and you viii have one
remaining. According to the rule. IT,
letter on the note will be A. In case the
rule fails be certain that the bill is coun-
terfcit-Erhopge
THE ECoNoMY or CooKrNG FooD.-
When wheat straw is fcrmentcd by means
of green, moist vegetable matter, a fresh
clover or grass placed in layers amongst it.
itsquality as feed is much improved tits
found that the process not only renders
more soluble the fibre OF the straw, but
actually converts parts Of il into starch,
sugar and gum. Accurate experiments
according to Professor Noclkcr, in Trans
actions Of Royal Agricultural Society Of
England, ls,l-have proved that the fer
menting process enabled fifty per cent Of
the vegetable fiber o. become soluble. while
of the unprepared straw only twenty six
per cent. is soluble. When chat Of straw
Is steamed in an ordinary feed chest, I'M
der pressure 0f fifteen pounds per inch.
and allowed 90 cool gradually. the same
effect j. produced, and one ton g. equal in
nutHment tD two tons unscamed Be
sides, by mixing with IL meal Of any kind.
or bran, the flavor { diiiusrd amongst the
mass and it is rendered much more pHlai-
able. In this way, even wheat straw may
De used as fodder, and a great saving
Effected -Msufb and Hsa,,.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

end; that principles are of different APP
plication, and questions lose their inn
portance in the ever shifting changes of
human affairs; and discarding all narrow
ideas, abandoning all questions which
have been decided or buried by the events
which have passed; recognizing the ac-
complished facts of the present, and ap'
prcCiating the dangers of the future, ii
will invite, both by words and by deeds,
both by resolutions and by nominations,
the Jealous, hearty cooperation of all men
who believe that the Constitution is Il
better system of government than martial
law, and that reform in the civil service is
a higher duty than rewardng prospective
partisan effort by distributing spoils BY
this course, the party, | should hope,
would attain success, If it should once
more fail us an honest, faithful, patriotic
minority, it will hold an important posi-
ton and exert an immense moral power
over the majority; and it may well wait
with faith the inevitable hour which will
crown its fidelity and patience with the
success which it will have deserved.
am, very respectfully your obedient SER
want, GEORGE II. PENDLEToN.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

JAY Cooke Il Co. are now selling, and re
commend as Il profitable and safe investment
for all classes, the First Mortgage $50 Colo
Bonds of the Northerh Pacific Railroad Com
pany, bearing Seven and Thrce-tenths pei
cent. gold interest (more than per cent cur
rcncy), and secured by first and only mort
gage on the entire road and equipments, and
on more than $4,000 Acres of Land to every
mile of track, or 800 Acres of Land to each
81 600 Bond. The highest current prices will
be paid for U. s. FivcTwenties, and all other
marketable Securities received in exchange.
Pamphlets, maps and full information will
be furnished, on application, by JAY COOKE
Il Co., Philadelphia, New York and Wash
ington, and by most Banks and Bankers
throughout the country
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

Health would be much more carefully guarded
than it is at present, and the average of human
life heightened by many years, if common sense
and the light of experience were accepted by the
universal public as their medical monitor and
guide. The true philosophy of health is simple.
1t consists in retaining from indulgcnCcs and i'm
prudenccs which impair the vital forces, and in
supplying any deficiency Of vital power and CON
stitutiona vigor that may exist, by invigorating
and Alternative treatment To reinforce and rcgl-
late Il feeble system, and to prevent a more yigor-
Gus physique from yielding to unhealthy and de
bilitating influences, llOsetcr's Stomach Bitters
is unqucstionably the most potent of all vegetable
purifiers. As a stimulan, it is the purcst ever ad-
mnstcred in medical practice; as a tonic and
stomaChiC the most infaliblc; as an anti bilious
agent, the sa fest and surcst, and as an apcrient
and regulating medicine, mild and painless, yet ir-
rcsistablc. 1t IL protection against disease of
every kind, and all seasons, and is particularly
eifiCacious as means of fOrearming the system
against the ailments generated by a raw, damp,
ungcnial atmosphere Hence its great value II
winter tonic and inyigorant. No one predisposed
to indigestion, biliOusncss constipation, Thcuma-
tism or nervous headache. should ever be without
this Vital Elixir As certain class of country
dealers are very anxious to dose their customers
with "lOCal bittcrs." of a worthless or pernicOus
character, which they represent TO be equal or
superior to the great national tonic, the public
is hereby tO1eigdi1ed against their tricks of
trade
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

AHEAETY laugh, which is ever in order,
Stirs up the physical man from the center
to the circumference, and tends to i'm
prove the whole physical and spiritual
being. II promotes animal health and
spirits, and is 10 the man what the tides
are 10 the ocean; il stirs mp the sluggish
depths, prevents stagnation. and keeps the
whole system fresh and wholesome. Its
what the Gulf Stream j. 10 the ocean. a
viviiyinE and warming element The
conyulsion produced by hearty laughter
pcncirates 10 the minuicst blood-vesSel.
and causes the blood to flow with fresh.
rnnl imnnlsn
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27
Cure FOR CONSUMPTION
What the Doctors Say.

AMOS wooLLEY, VI. D., Of Kosciusko County, Indl-
ana, says: " For three years past have used ALIENS
Lung BALsAM extensively in my practice, and am
satisfied there better medicine for lung diseases
In USE
ISAAC A. DoR,N, NJ. d., of Logan County, Ohio,
says: ALIENS Lung BALsAM not only sells rapidly,
but gives pcrfect satisfaction in every case within my
knowledge. Having confidence IN it, and knowing
that it possesses valuable medical properties, freely
use 1t in my daily practice, and with unhounded sue
As an eNpectOrant II Is most certainly ahead OF
any preparation have ever yet known"
NATHANIEL HARRIS. NJ. D.. Of Midlehury, Vermont
SAYS: have doubt II will become classical rene
dial agent for the NJ all diseases OF the Throat
Bronchial Tubes, and the Lungs"
Physicians do not recommend medicine which has
no merits; what they say about
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

SWEET PoTAToEs-A writer in the
CarpliHa Farmer says AS lam now hous-
ing my sweet potatoes, will give you my
notion about raising them. The first
thing to be done in order TO raise good
potatoes, as in all other crops, is TO drain
the land thoroughly. The better the land
is drained the better the potatoes will be
TO eat, the better they win yield, and the
better they will keep. The great secret,
or luck as il is often termed, in keeping
potatoes is in having the land on which
they are raised dry-made so by draining
whenever it is necessary. If they are
raised on such land there is no difficulty
in keeping them.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

wEclip the following from the Troy ~.
y WIG
some three months since Dr.. r. Y. PiercC,
- Buffalo. y. Y. commenced advertising in
the Who. an articic called "Dr. Sage Ca
tarrh Rcmcdv.- We believed % that time il
Wa one 81 the many eatch-penny arrange
mont. Co suindlc people ouf of their money.
tut during the past lev weeks have hccumc
convinced to TIE contrary. We know of -ey-
sraI rr1mineut riiizeus ulo have suffered
fr.ia that laathsome di-eaac. --tHflrrh. 10 aud
they pronounce nr. Sace'- Remedy no bum
l.ue. end iu several Instances have haen cn-
Hrlly cured We desire o. Civ, DR.. Firce
the benefit g the samr -
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

The HoUsE We LIVE Mn other words,
our bodies-are held on repairing leases.
We must prop and sustain them when they
exhibit signs Of weakness and decay, they
will inevitably break down. In DIR. WALKERS
CAIlFoRNIA VINEGAR BITTERs, a matches
compound Of newly discovered medicinal
herbs. peculiar to the Pacific region, the de-
bilitated the bilious, the rheumatic, the con
sumptivc, will find the most genial tonic and
restorative ever offered 10 the suffering in
valid. II contains no alcohol, ana conse-
uuently leaves no sting behind
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

Lor! I've seen him mash his dad in the jaw
And slap his mothers snoOt,
And if they chinnCd him back again,
Black both their eyes to boot
He cussed and drank like Il bully boy,
And wish we had him back.
All! If ever Christian went alOft.
That Christian was poor old jack
But I'm clean forgettin' the mud-scow Kate,
That Jack Bulge CHANGED to save,
With Cap'n and crew, and passengers,
From Il sartin watery grave
I've heard him swear, if the time should come,
And he should be aboard,
That he'd die to save the brave old scOw,
If it snaked him before the Lord.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

On the death Of one of EnglNnd's most
eminent physicians, all his effects were sold
by auction, and among other things was 4
sealed packet marked "Adyicc to Physi
cians,n which brought great price. The
purchaser, ON opening the packet, read as
follows: "Kecp the head cool, the bowels
open and the feet warm" If physic is ne
ccssary, use Parsons PuYotir IfiS J, they
are the most scientifically prepared pill that
has appeared in the last hundred years.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

As he held It tight in a deadly grasp,
He shivercd from top to toe.
For the storm fought hard to have its way,
But it hadn't no sort of show.
For his grip was grip of iron, You see,
And he gripped with grim despair,
Till the clouds cleared off and the wind died out
And the sky was once more clear
But he still held that barometer
The down side up, as You have heard,
And stOppd the storm comm on,
To be just as good as his word.
And he never let go that hold of his,
And he never again drew breath
For struggn' with thunder and lightnn' so
Had made him fresh meat for death.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

And this is the way it was, you see:
Twerc staress night in June:
He was playin' the drum on Il shipmate's head
Below, with stone spittoon,
When the Cap'n called all hands on dcck,-
For the waves was risin' high,
And the air was full of angry sounds,
And storm was in the sky.
The barometer hung on the pinnacle mast,
And it made dreflle show,
As the mercury fell, and fell, and fell,
Till 1t never fell so low
What did Jack do as he saw it fally
He gave an awful frown,
And seized the darned jigamaree in flash,
And turned il upside down.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27
ALIENS LUNG BALSAM

Can be taken a fact. Let all afflicted test it at
Or. A L. SCOVILL IS the inventor Of several medi-
cal preparations which have become very popular and
have been literally used. Among his Inventions are
" Halls Palsam for the Lungs" and LivCrworth and
Tar" For the past ten years better Lung remedy
has been offered 10 the public. Read the following let
ter from DR.. SCONlLL referring to ii:
MEssRs. J. n. HARRIS & Co.: Gents. make the fol
lowing statement from perfect conviction and knowl
edge OF the benefits Of Aliens Lung Balsam in
curing the deep-spatcd PULMONARY CONSUMPTION!
have witnessed its effects the young and the old,
and can truly say that Il Is by far the hest Npecturnt
remedy with which am acquainted. For Coughs and
all the carly stages OF Lung Complaints, believe it
to he a certain cure; and II every family would keep
it By them ready administer upon the first appear
Of disease about the Lungs there would be very
few OF fatal consumption. IL causes the phle-m
and to raise without Irritating those delicate OF
gaus che Lungs, and without producing constipation
Of the bowels. Il also gives strength to the system,
stops the nighisweais and changes all the morbid
creiions 10 a healthy state Yours, respectfully.
A. l.. SCONlLL.
j. n. HARRIS & CO..
Sole Proprietor,
Cincinnati. q.
SOLD BY ALL MEDICINE DEALERS.
IT For sale by all Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Louis
Wholesale Druggists
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

THE PUBLIC LEDGER ALMANAC.-This
publication for 1872 is issued in neat and conyen-
lent FORM is chock-ful of valuable statistics, and
is Il handy thing to have in the house 1t is sent
free to the subscribers of the Philadelphia PUWic
Ledgey, by GEO. W. CmLDs, the cntcrprising and
lihnrnl nuhllshnr of Lhni nnnrr-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

He wasn't no common slouch, you bet
He'd the heart of a roarin' lion,
And his hands was as hard as knOttcd oak,
And his heart was as tough as iron.
He'd take no cheek, but as quick as thought
Would ont with his tleshin' knife,
And rip it into fcllcr's ribs,
The most natural thing in life.
I've seen him gouge out a suckers eyes,
And chew off the end of his nose;
Then put six slugs through his tarnal hide
As easy as there she goes
Yes. Jack was noblc-hearted boy,
Theirs no discussion on that:
And he laid out his critter every time,
That he made up his mind for a spat,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

AN ARTICLE or TRuE MERIT,-"BRowN's
BRONCHIAL TRocHEs' are the most popular
article in this country or Europe for Throat
Diseases and Coughs, and this popularity Is
based upon real merit.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

WE received Il very pleasant letter of
thanks from our old friend Kendall, since
his return home, for a bottle Of Johwoa's
.iHodync Imminent which We gave him, and
which he says has entirely cured him of the
when here,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

The Grcka tCal) Union says that the
wafer Of the upper lake in Surprise Valley
mas the property Of removing from cloth-
ing all grease. piick or dirt If whatever
kind. without the application Of soap or
any washing material
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

Best AND OLDEST FAMILY MEDIcINE.-SdR-
fo1d'S Liror IHriFOrdtOE-A purely Vegetable
Cathdytic and T0aic-for Dyspepsia, Constipation,
Debility Sick headache, Bilious Attacks, and all
arrangements of Liver, stomach and Bowels. Ask
your Druggist for it. BeledTe Of limitations.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

An Irishman, describing the growth
Of potatoes in his native land, said, as a
clincher, IAN sure a bushel of them will
fiji a barrel"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

Nor every one can be President, but all can buy
SILVER TIPPED Shoes for their children and
thereby lessen their Shoe bills two-thirds.
For Sale by all Dealers
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

"TiME is short-Art Is long but CABLE
SCREW WIRE Boots and Shoes will last longer
than any other kind are drier-more pliablc-wiIl
not rip nor come apart.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27
THE GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER

every drDn Of tho SApSAPhRilIIAN RESOIN
EAT Communicates through the hood, Sweat, trup,
and Other luS and juices Of thC sys ON, the EIOr Of
he tQrli repairs Nh" Wa-'osO ne body with new and
sound MATERIAL 0uuWul, syphilis, tOuSull ptOh,
Chronic Dyspopsl, GHTdulnr Disease Ulcers in the
Throat, Mouth, lnmurs, Noars IN the Gland and Other
parts ot the system, Sol" Eyes, HrunoIDus d1rh'rEt7
from the cars, ana the vgr, forms OF S'n disease,
ErnptoHs, Fever Sores, scHi Head, Ring Worm, salt
Rheunl, ENSipclaS, Acne, l'Eck spots Worms in the
Flesh Tumors, cancers IN the Womb, and an weakening
and painful disrh .rscs Night SwuIs Loss Oi Sperm,
and all wastes ii the life principle within the curn.
live range Of tins wonder OF Modern Chemistry, ana a
either OF these forms OF disease. Us potent power to
cure then
II the patlent, daily becoming reduced by The wastes
and decomposition that is continually prOgrC- sing sue
CCeds IN nrTcstmg these wastes. and repairs the same
with new material made from healthy bloud-unl this
the SAESAPAlilII.lAN viii and does sCoUrc-a cure
is certain for when once this remedy commences It's
work OF puriflCaton and succeeds IN diminishing the
Of wastes, ls repairs will be rapid, and every day
the patient will feel himself growing better ,ul strong
en- the food dlgcstmg better, appetite improving, and
Not only does The APNEITIIhN Il SOLVENT excel
MI known remedial agents In the CUf uI chronic. SgG
moUs, Constitutional and skin dlsrasCs but il is The
only positive cure for
KIDNEY AND BLADDER COMPLAINTS
Urinary and Womb diseases, Gravel D!ahncs, Dropsy.
-tOppugC of Water, lU"uu'inonrC OF Urine, Bf"nlS
Disease Albumlnusl0 and In all cases whore there are
hrCdUs deposits, or the wa Cri thick, cDIbT, mixed
with substances like the white Of egg, OF thread
pctrancc and white bonCdUHt d'pn.. and when hero
Is pricl,ing, burning 4cuaa ION whom passing water,
and pain IN the small Of the back and along HE lOs'
p.Ic,, 81 90 S,.F''EI;,t-t-,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27
THE VERY BEST
Lands
I'M IOWA


Can be obtained 81 and s. per acre upon long time
and with only six per cent interest on deferred pay
ments. The lands of this Company comprise -Four
Government Railroad Grants, are mainly located IN
The Middle Region Of Western Iowa,
Are not moreaEcd, have not been cullcd. and for
every purpose Of profitable agriculture are unequaed
In the world.
The Company has nearly two millions Of acres at
its disposal, at present rgiuf in quantities and upon
terms of payment to suit all classes.
The daily trains leaving Wells street Depot chi
cagO for Omaha Sioux CITY. and other Railways in
process Of construction all traverse them. ahording
ready markets for produce and direct means Of sup.
ply for lumber. coal. etc.
Now Is the time tn secure home in tho beautiful,
beautiful and fruitful valley Of either the Boyer, the
Maple, the Soldier, or the Little Sioux, for prices
must snuu greatly advance.
Exploring Tickets can be had AZ The Railroad Ticket
Offices In Chicago wells Street btpou Clinton and
Dubuque, or at the Office OF che Company 10 Cedar
Rapids Agents NJ the several stations within the Land
District provided with teams to how lands rf %
pHir htsg. Guides. tOuuty Naps. and all uctdtul IN
formation furnished on application IN person or by let
ter to JOHN h. CALHOI y. Land Commissioner,
Iowa Railroad Land Company,
Cedar Rapids. Iowa.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

sen agents ~" '''''.,'' ~
millions beff i's''"""N :" '
wonderful CURATIVE h"'''r'
They are not we f"hcS bfihh' "',' wv
Rum, "hiskey' frooi ~piritS "h" ""'"'
LIQUORS u"ctortu' Hp''co "''" g" ''' - 49,
m,tccaicd Ionlc'' ApPct"oiS' "'''t'''' 49,
that lend the upper on 10 uIuhhcheSN"'o'"''
atruc Medicmemade from me native h'o,' anu i'''"'
Of California, free from All alcohoIic S
lnnts. They are the CHEAT bLoVn
fihts nv" ~ ,'i'H " 49, =, ,nc s..tcn,'
aPc',''' ','' -, o.,ri,, ,b,,ioo
CARRYING w "' l'C.,''''"' tto ,noso M
20 healthy condition. no person ''' ''"' '''N-
-, ,,i. t,,,o, .,ro ,,ot destroyed by mineral
PI'N"cu tU''' p'''e' "' no. -, u,o.,od
poison OF other means, and the Viz" "H"'H "'''''
bryoud the point oT repair.
Ti,ry mr., Il Gentle Purgntivcns well ns n
,poric uosscs,ur also rnc peculiar merit Of acting
40 ,rcr l orcnt in relieving Congestion or IrGaIn-
,,otio, Of the Liver. and NIL tho Yisccrnl Organs
nor FEMALE COMPLAINTS, in young or
l married or single Mt the dawn Of womanhood orat
tho turn of life these Tonic Bittcrs have equal.
InUnmmntOry and Chronic RhcuInH-
,iuu mud Cont, Dy.pcpsiu or Indigestion,
-, ,,;.,.,,, ,,, I,,cru,ittcut Fee
Bliiohs' hcHi'cn' """ i -,
vcrs, Diseases OF the Blood, LlNfr' hi"-
"cs' "'" 49, w, -. ,s,l Ia, yi,i,,cd
successful. such Diseases arc c'"Sc" ~ '''"''"
Blood, which is generally produced by arrangement
=, 40 n;r,.,iyn dreams
nyspTpSI, ~, INDIGESTION, Head
r pnir II, tho shoulders Cougbs Tt-Jtpcss of the
at"'' "a" ~ ~ ,,..t - - x.u,ooh
U"G,n p'1%'"eNS ,,a' pi,,a po,,,,,ioo q,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

BIC Money in How to Make the Farm Pay. Send
to Geo. \. DcitZ. Chambersburg Pa.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

FoR the BEST and CHEAPEST Stump Fuller and
Rock Sitter, address 7. W. FAY, Camden, y. j.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27
TO CONSUMP TIVES.

The q y,rtiser, having been permanently cured Of
that drel iscase Consumption, by simple remedy,
anxious make known 10 his fellow sufferers the
means cd cure Toal who desire O.. he will send COP,
OF the pre- eruption used rce OF chargc with The d.
rfiors Tor prpraruE and using the same, which they
viii fnd a srEE CUEK for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA.
RruNCHGTis. Nc-
Parties wishing the prescription viii please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
~ south Third street Williamsburg \. Y.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-01-27

WHEN WRITING To ADVERTISERS
w please say you saw the advertisements
n This Dnnpr.