American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-04-26

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and these eases should NOT he
charged to the good people of Can
Ton. because in every community
North or South. there are Instances
of ''shoddy aristncracy," whose
selfesteem is surpassed alone 10y
their Ignorance, and the people are
not properly represented by them.
Where [ have placed confidence in
IA Southern gentleman, | have foun,:
him as g honorable as day. and |
have trusted them. For instance,
| have trusted the good faith, skill.
and proper trca,nent of Physicians.
and knowing what l say from eX-
per.ence, l challenge the world to
name the same number of ply
Siciaus. North OF South, who are
more upright. faithful, Trustworthy.
capable and deserving than those of
Canton, Mississippi.
HEALTH.
is of such Importance that l Will re-
fer to that subject. Several. per
haps fifteen or mere, Northerrrrs
came here the same saason-iS65.
The first summer our health was
very good, the second summer
many OF us had chilis and fever,
aud since that time we have all had
excellent health. / have not been
sick for years and my family enjoy
good health. Inevar had rs good
health in Pennsylvania as in this
State. Captain Ross, who came
from Pennsylvania to Mississippi
with me, is perhaps the most per
feet specimen of health in this city.
| regard this as very pleasant
healthy country. speak from
nearly eight years experience. /
came here weighing one hundred
and sixty-fOur pounds. [ now
weigh one hundred and ninety-five.
and look forward hopefully toward
two hundred pounds.
KU-KLUX-POLITTCS
But what is to be said about the
ku illux, politics, &c. We really
have nothing to say about those. ]
never saw a ku-klux in my life
They never existed as an organiza-
ton in this section of the State, and
if they ever did exist in other pOr-
lions of the State, the organization
is absolutely and forever gone.
Chere is no more danger from ku-
klux here than in Harrisburg. This
whole State is quiet and peaceable
in every respect. l doubt whether
the last election in Pennsylvania was
as quiet and Deaceable as the last
election in this State-I do not be-
lieve it was. At elections here we
vote for whom we please, and do so
as freely and independently as is
possible. Please tell your good
people that in every respect, whe-
ther of Northern or Southern birth.
we ROW unite Our efforts to have the
laws properly administered and TO
make thi: country great and pros
porous. We worship the same God,
support the same ccvernnle stand
beneath the protecting folds of the
same flag, and unite in all porper
measures fer the good of our com
mon country. Ger State, and es-
peciaHy Madison county, has many
and great advantages.
The seasons ara long aac pleas
ant; the soil is good, and any por-
ton of it that may oe thin is easily
improved our railroad facilities are
good; New Orleans. the greatest
cotton market in lie United States.
is bnt few noi.rs from us {; all our
pre;iucts tini Il ready market !; we
are uaver trnEbled with i:,term;nabe
SHOWS: ianuS are SO very cheap,
ana naay othrr things that serve
to SHOW the not. est, educated labor
ing men of Pennsylvania that they
could dc we'll fer themselves ami
their families here. Many CT them
are now paying annually as rent
more money than would buy lands
here.
We reed men wloare not afraid
to labor, and who have the intelli-
gence to manage their own business
to their own advantage. Suci,
mel would bring cut the Inherent
value o; cur productive soil, and
appreciate the benefits of the many
f.vor&b!e surroundings. Such men
would, by their industry, energy
and skill, "wa;1e up" the latent
resources of our great State.
A Awaiting your reply, l remain your
friend and obedient servant,
w. b. CUNNINGHAM.