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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11
Our Currency.

The system by which currency is now
supplied in the United States is in most
respects admirable, and with some modi-
hcatIons which experience has suggested,
or will suggest, it will become the best
system that the world has ever known.
While our currency affords undoubted Sc
curlty to the bill holder, it is at present
deficient in leading and essential ele-
ment OF currency fully applicable to the
wants of great commercial country.
That deficiency is the absence of any
present provision for contraction and ex-
pansion with the fall and rise of the in
ternal exchanges of the country at differ
ent seasons of the year: this deficiency
causing, alternately, pinch and pletlora,
dtstress and specukation, and during the
movement OF the great crops OF Northern
and Southern agricultural regions, abso-
lutte currency asphyxia.
This deficiency in our currency system
Is too we'll understood by all classes to
need any elaboration In proof of its exist
ence. No business man can have failed
to observe that however abundant curreu.
cy may be in midsummer, as soon as the
cotton crop of the South and the grain
crop of the West begin to move in the
autumn, the movement of those crops di-
verts the currency from other uses. The
movement of such abundant crops as
those of the last and of the present year
is embarrassed and delayed by the want
OF currency, and the tendency is to re-
duce prices and deprive the agricultur-
lists of a full remuneration for their pro-
ducts. A mere expansion of the currency
by free banking, or other wise
will not give permanent relief
Ii the currency were expanded this fall
and not contracted next summer we should
be liable to the same pinch next autumn.
Higher prices for everything would alb
sorb the increased volume of currency in
the summer, and when the time arrived
to move the crops the supply of currency
Tor these movements must be collected,
as now, from other branches of business,
causing great Inconvenience. Under
present circumstances, our currency is
always of the same volume; it never con
tracts, but at certain seasons each year
business contracts. Is the currency for
the benefit of business, or is business
done for the benefit of currency? Is il
better that business should contract and
expand to adjust itself TO the volume Of
the currency2 or that the currency should
contract aud expand to adapt Itself to the
wants of business?
Ii ihe hast question is answered in the
affirmative, II remains to be considered
whether this result can be reached in "a
simple and practical way, without injuri-
ousiy affecting any interest, without dis
turbing any of the admirable features of
our present system, without tearing down,
hut by building upon, what we have.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11
Food of Plants.

CARBON, the agent so largely consumed
by plants, fortunately costs us nothing.
The farmer need not trouble himself con-
corning this important element in plant
food, for the atmosphere furnishes an
abundant supply for all our wants. 1t is
supplied in the form of carbonic acid,
and we do not know that it Can be assimi-
lated through any other carbon COM
pound. A carbonate, unless it be of pot
ash or soda, is practically valueless to the
farmer. Carbonate of lime, in any FORM
cannot be regarded as fertiliZing sub
stance having a commercial value. Very
strenuous attempts have been made to in
duce farmers to purchase ground clam
and oyster shells, the vendors alleging
that they were equal to ground bones in
fertiliZing value; but this is fraud of
serious nature. Clam shells are composed
of carbonate of lime, while bones are
made up of the phosphate of lime, quite
different substance, chemically and ag-
riculturally considered. The shells are
composed of carbonic acid and lime the
bones of phosphoric acid and lime, the
former acid having no money value, the
latter having q high value.
Calcic carbonates should not be con-
founded with sulphate of lime, which is a
plaster of gypsum. In this substance sui
phuric acid, or oil of vitriol, is in comb
nation with the lime, in place of carbonic
acid, and very different chemical and
fertilizing agent is supplied. 1t has high
value as an application to some fields, al
though its action is not well understood.
The experiments which the writer has
made with plaster go to prove that its
good effects are due rather to the acid
than to the lime. 1t has the power of fix
ing the ammonia of the atmosphere, and
forming sulphate of ammonia, which
is a salt of much value. In applying gyp-
sum to soils, it must be RENE IL bered that
but a small quantity can be made availa-
BILE in a season, as it requires nearly five
hundred pounds of water TO bring one
pound of it into solution. Half ton is
sufficient dressing for an acre of ground.
Nicli0ls' Fireside Science.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11

THERE il scarcely any disease in which pur-
gative medicines are not more or less required.
and much sickness and suffering might be pre-
vented were they more generally used No
person can feel well while costive habit of
body prevails; besides, it soon generates seri-
GUS and often fatal diseases which might have
been avoided by timely and judicious use of
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets, or
Tasteless, Coated, Concentrated Root and
Herbal Juice, Anti-Bilious Granulcs These
little Pellets, unlike every other cathartic, pro-
ducc such Il secondary tonic effect upon the
bowels as to bring about a permanent healthy
action and increase their peristaltic motions.
Price p cents vial, by all Druggists. Is
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11

THERE is no disease flesh is heir to more
troublesome to manage than rheumatism. 1t
comes when you least expect it, and generally
remains till it gets ready to go away. The
most conspicuous remedy for this complaint is
Johnson's A9a0dyne Lininert.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11

"NEvER put off till tomorrow what
can be done today" so go at once to the
best furnishing store and buy either the
Elmwood or Warwick collar.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11

Two OR three doses of She1i7dn's Cavalry
Condition POWDERS will cure a horse of any
common cough or cold, and the very worst
cases may be cured in few weeks. We know
this from experience.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11

OLD CHRONIC SORES AND SwELLINGs are aroused
to new life, walked up and carried away by the
thorough use of Prof. Anderson's DermadOr. 1t
seems to penetrate all through their old indolent
husks starting all the vessels and surrounding
tissues to healthy action.
See advertisement i'll this paper.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11

Prussng's White Wine Vinegar. Warranted
Pure and to preserve pickles. Ask your gro
Ger for it, and take no other.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11

WI see by the Chicago papers that Proctor
e GAMBLE have IL uccd the price Of their long
e. nhished and popular brand NOTIFIED GER
MAN SOAR. lis present price and superior quail
ity makes it the cheapest as well the best
soap for consumers.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11

The Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria
visited the American Agricultural Hall, Mt
Vienna, August 22d, and was much interested
in the display The Eclipse Steel Gang Flows,
exhibited 10y Collins x Co, Of New York, par
ticuidrly attracted his attention. Pointing to
the seat for the driver, he said, smiling: "The
American farmer is II happy individual; he
knows how to get the most labor accomplished
at the least possible expense of money and
power We have much 10 learn" The high
est prize Mt Vienna, the Medal of Merit was
awarded to Collins & Co, for their Gang
flows--N. Y, Hsrfid, .SQf. a.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11

Thirty Year, Experience OF an Old
Nurse.
MRS. wINsLows SOOTHING SYRUP IL the prescrip-
ton Of of best Female Physicians and Nurses
in United States. and has been used for thirty
years with never-failing safety and success by mill
and children. from the feeble infant
of one week old to the adult acidity Of
the stomach, relieves wind collie, regulates the bow
els and gives rest health and comfort mother and
child. We believe it to be the Best and Surest Rene
dy in the World all cases of DYSENTERY and
DIARRHGA IN CHILDREN, whether 1t arises from
Tsething or from any other cause. Full directions
for using will accompany each bottle. None Genuine
unless the fac-simile of CURTIS & PERKINS is on
the outside wrapper.
SOLD ALL MEDICINE DEALERS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11

LET Us CoNsIDER.-Since the introduce
ton of distilled spirits, in the Sixteenth
Century, they have been habiiually pre-
scribed as remedies. We know that aico-
hol. in all its forms, is pernicious TO health.
Knoning these things, and that under the
system of treatment which includes their
use the mortality among the sick is, and
ever has been, enormous, is it not worth
while to try the effect of remedy which
combines in their highest excellence the
qualities of Tonic, an Alternative and a
Regulator; contains no mineral bane or
murderous alkaloid or alcoholic poison;
does its curative office without pain and
with uniform certainty. DIR. WALKERS
VINEGAR BITTERs fultills all these condi-
tons, and is now effecting the most extra
ordinary cures, in cases where every "spe-
cific" of the faculty has ANONYMOUSLY
failed. Consider, in view of these facts,
whether any sick person is justified by
reason and common sense in declining to
test the virtues of this undefiled and ire
sistible remedy. IL
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11

THE LITTLE CORPoRAL.-The Little
Corporal for October like most Of its predecessors,
is chockfull OF interesting and entertaining read
ing suited TO the capacity Of the little folks. and
the big folks, too, for that matter. Life on an
Island" is continued; then there The Story
of jack; tom Harrigan's Sling; Games, Puz-
zes Enigmas, Charadds, etc. etc, altogether too
various and numerous TO be here enumerated. The
LINE Corporal i. published by JOHN E. MILLER,
1854 Randolph street. Chicago Terms, $3.50 year,
and single numbers u cents.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11

Commercial and Geographic Department,
HILLSDALE COLLEGE, HiilsdaIe. Michigan.
THE MOST COMPLETE FACILITIES, superior
L advantages, and pleasant apartmcnts of any COM
mercal and Telegraphc school in the country Every
appointment of 6rst-cluss Commercial College. The
largest apparatus aud best Teiegraphic connections
IN the United States. Telcgraphic students drilled on
II circuit three hundred miles long. College thirty,
and this Department years standing. Diplomas
graduates. Tuition and Board lower than at any
other Commercial School. Visit this Institution. or
IN give opportunity to prove these state
menis before selecting n school For Catalogue, ad
tlrea e, L.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11

TIE LARGEST WORKSHOP OF THR BoDY Is the
Liver, whose office it is TO withdraw the bile from
the blood When this important organ acts slug
gishly, or from any cause becomes diseased, DIR.
Jayue's Sanativ= Pills afford immediate relief, and
soon bring about natural action.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11

This Elegant Hotel the most beautiful OF Its size in
the Union, contains 30 well lighted single and
xd'e, parties d.sire. The carpets of eXqu5-
lite design the furniture of the finest description The
propriefors, Mcssrs JENKINS & HOLMES. will erdeavor
to make their House genuine home for travellers.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11

PERRY DAVIS PAIN-KILLER.-This unpar-
alleled preparation is receiving more testi-
monials of its wonderful efficacy in removing
pains, than any other medicine ever offered to
the public And these testimonials come from
persons of every degree of intelligence, and
every rank of life. Physicians of the first re-
spectabilty, and perfectly conversant with the
nature of diseases and remedies, recommend
this as one of the most eGectual In their line
of preparations for the cure OF Cholera,
Cholera Norbls and kindred bowel troubles
now so common among the people.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11
The Household Panacea and Family
Lfnfment

The Household Panacea and Family
Linfment
Is the best remedy In the world for the following
complaints viz: Cramps In the Limbs and Stomach,
Pain in the Stomach, Bowels Side. rheumatism In
all it's FORMS Bilious Collie Neuralgia. Cholera, Dysen-
terry Colds Flesh Wounds Burns, Sore Throat, Spinal
Complaints, Sprans ard Bruises, Chills and Fever.
For Inter- and External use
Its operation not only 10 relieve the patient but
antirely remove the of the complaint 1t pene
trates and pervades the whole system, restoring
healthy action to all its parts, and quickening the
blood.
THE HOUSEHOLD PANACKA is Purely Vegetable and
AlLIIealing.
Prepared by
CURTIS & BROWN,
No. 2l5 Fulton street, New York.
For sale by all Druggists.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11

PEERLESS
q, CLOTHES
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11

In the last seven months 800 horses
have been exported from England.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11
RAILWAYS READY RELsE
FEVER AND ECUE.

Fever and Ague for fifty cents. There is not
remedial agent world that will Fevernnd
Airue nd ri Malarious Rleus Scarlet yphod,
Yellow and other Feycrs faidrd by RAILWAY : PiLLs)'
SO quick rs EADwAY' : READY RELIEF.
Fifty Gents per Hottlc.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-10-11
Commercial and Geographic Department
WRINGER.

Proprietors FOE the Southern and Western States.
&c Tor sale by all Medicine Dealers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-11

Editor Star: Were half your readers who have
been ill-used by railroad companies or their
employees TO appeal to the public for sympathy
through your columns, the paper would not be
large enough TO hold the letters. The following
IS the report verbatim of a conversation held
between the writer and the ticket agent of the
b. K o. r. r., ae their depot this morning;
Self waiting Tor arrival of train).-"Can you
tell me, sir, when the northern train is due?-
Agent--"6.30; thirteen minutes late" Self
"What time does the Il. & p. train arrive?''
Agent--"We know nothing about other roads -
Self-.It is strange that can get no informa-
ton at one railroad Office of the running time
OF another and connecting route" Agent.-"I
should think you'd have sense enough to lock at
the paper and find out for yourself" Self
us that the way your company and its en-
pioyes propose to treat gentlemen who ask for
iniormation?" Agent.-"That Is the way 1
propose TO treat YOU
And this lie a single instance Of the way the
pubic are treated daily by these railroad mon
opones, who have, in the power of their accumu-
lated wealth, become insoent to the public who
created and who support them. Will these
companies employ gentlemanly attendants and
agents, and careful and sober track masters and
switchmen; or shall the public OF the East be
compelled, from long serieso OF grievances, to
inaugurate war against the monopolies who
insult passengers, destroy life and property by
criminal care lessness, and who grind tithes from
the poor by corners in coal and grain. The rail-
roads consolidate and wax rich and powerful,
put with them as surely grows another power
tnat will loon, if compelled, grapple with and
overcome them. j. T. B.
Sept 9Th. 1af3.
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TIE COUKTs.

POLICE COURT, judge Daicsoa, pro TEN WIN.
Maria Jackson, disturbing the quiet Of Georg
81 Cr,nin Gray, profanity; e5. David kepner,
,.i tspPirs sewer; So; an appeal was
battery with intent TO kill VIM. Green This is the
case motto ed in the local columns Of THE STAR yes
farm of Mrs. Hunter, across the river IN virginia
Green was taken to the Provide nee hospital, aud
yesterday AFTERNOON Sergeant Leach, Of the first
bridge as he was coming TO the city, and lacked him
up the ststion-hons He says that he was acting
IN self defence; that Green
CAME AT HIM WITH A pIrcHroRK,
blow across the neck. Green is in a very dangerous
his nseR PV oiS 'G sseI t hat
campbell be held for hearing, or to await the re-
ginia authorities; so ordered Morton Adams, col
short the 7ih day q February last The latter
that Nc rton entered his shop on the day nsmed and
commenced quarreling with him, and when he left
ne made threats to thrash him, and soen after re-
turned bringing with him
80 LONG KNIFE,
with which he struck him across the face laying his
OF his mouth the next severed his right fore
ger, and the last one gave him severe wound in the
let shoulder moron made his escape from the
city, and has been lurk ing about in Maryland and
Virginia, but learning that he had not killed Short,
ne ventured to return to the city, and last night Of
and took him in custody. He was committed for &C
ton of the grand !ury. Catherine Bailey, charged
Sh p9em e SIS lawful money Of the United
stated that he Was his way to the Soldiers Home,
and stopped in GATHERINGS shop, outside of Bound
fell asleep. He recollects that she put him to bed 10
back room, and that in the night time she took his
purse from his pocket; He has never seen money or
pocket book since he remained at her house about
one week. Defendant brought ner daughter TO prove
that plainant paid her for two mon his board In
ADVANCE and that he was perfectly sober at the time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-11
ALEXANDRIA,

LAND SALB.-Gresn IL Wise, real estate
agents, sold on the 2lst ulto, for W. II. Payne,
commissioner, the farm called "Willow Grove -
containing II acres, belonging to the "Hoarde
estate, ," and located about tive miles south OF
the Fauquler White Sulphur Springs, TO Robert
Drysdale, of Scotland, for S6,492; or S12 per
acre. The farm has splendid apple orchard
of 1 800 trees.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.-Mrs. Ferdinand Davis,
who resides on the corner of Alfred and Queen
streets, in this city, met with a serons accident
yesterday. While returning from a visits to
some friends near Aqua creek, the horse at
tached to the wagon in which she was riding,
stumbled over log in the road and upset the
vehicle, throwing Mrs ID. out and breaking her
collar bone and injuriDg her severely.
The REPUBLICANS of the 4th ward held a
meeting on Monday night last for the election of
officers, when John Seaton was chosen presi-
dent, William Miller vice president, and s. W.
Thompson secretary. II. L. Mitchell, of Wash
ington, being called upon, made speech
Sentinel, last eUenin0,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-11

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY REPUBLICAN Con-
vRNTIoN - Nomination Of Candidates. The
Prince George county republic IN convenJioA
met yesterday at BladeDsburg, Mr.. W. A. Me-
10y, presiding, and f. $. Prime, secretIry. Mr..
s. T. Suit and Charles 4. Coppin were put In
nomination for state senas1r. Colonel Suit re-
ceiytd IS votes, and Mr.. Coppin 20, whereupon
the chair declared Mr.. Suit duly nominated.
The following gentlemen were nominated for
the house OF delegates: DR.. l.. +. Etchison, W.
A. Meloy, A. Van Robey, VIM. Latchford, W.
j. Wat on, w. w. DaneDhower, X. III. Bell and
John Waters, who received in the order of their
names, %, rs, 81, 80 10, 20, 10 vot :, whereupon
Messrs. Robey, LatchfOrd and Etchi. IN were
declared the choice of the convention. Harri-
son Wallis, OF Bladensburg was nominal 4 for
sheriff. b. F. Duvall, Fielder G. Duvall, A. p.
Hill, Benjamin Br lshers, Thomas Lusby, Lewis
Magruder, Reuben Neither and j. ii. Il. Swain
were put In nomination for the commissioners
court. Fielder Q. Duvall received 90, b. r. Du-
vail "A, A. p. Hill SO, Thomas LusbY q, Benja-
min Brashears %, were elected. Geo. W. Jack
son, of VansSiIe, was nominated for county
surveyor.
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CITY ITEMS.

IMPORTANT TO ALE DRlsKKRs.-Thosew who
love glass Of Ale that viii do them no harm
should be careful to drink none but Massey's
Philadelphia Ale. II is the purest and best Ale
Georgetown, sole agents
MAssEY's ALE BETTER THAN EvER.-Our
wagons are old, our horses are playing out, bat
Massey's Philadelphia Ale Is fuer than ever
plain of any bad results. Palmer s Green,
Georgetown, sole agents.
II you can't get cool, resort to Dooley's Arctic
Fountain, on Capitol Hill. eof
FINE PLATED JEwELRY,
Fine Jet Jewelry,
Fine 0Sydized Jewelry,
Fine Roll plate Vest Chains, and cheap Eye
Jewelry Store, No. 45 Pennsylvania avenue,
near 4x street. s,16,eou
WITHIN THE WHOLE RANGE of tonic and al
terative medicines known, none is entitled TO
more consideration than the Peruvian Syrup.
In all cases of enfeebled and debilitated consti-
tution IL is the very remedy needed. The most
positive proof OF this can be adduced.
CoRNs, BAD NAILS and other distressing all
ments of the feet are quickly relieved by ex-
perienced attention at DR.. White $: No. sS5 18th
ment is literally paronized by the most intelli-
gent and industrious portion OF the commu-
nifty. tr
The SINGER SEWING MAoHINR sales of 1872
were S219 600. 4,12-s,vu
TuROo-RUssIAN BATHS; $3.50, Medicated Va
por Baths, for all akin disease, at DIR. Shedd's,
903 4 street. 5,20,6
WILCOX & GIBBs SEWING MACHINE. The
celebrated Bazaar Patterns. Agency at Chas.
Baum's hoopskirt and corset factory, It'll street,
1ntelhgencer building. 1928
PONDS EXTRACT il for sale at wholesale by
Chas. Stott & Co., 40 Pennsylvania avenue,
and by druggists everywhere. t,w,f,6
1
TN NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK, corner OF
New York avenue and 18th street, pays per CT.
per annum on deposits for each calender month.
Banking hours, 10 4. Saturdays, 70 and
to8. TIT, l4tl6
PONDS EXTRACT cures rheumatism, burns,
piles, ulcers, teothache, sore throat, sprains,
scasds, soreness, old sores, headache, collie,
lameness, bruises, boils, wounds, neuralgia,
hoarseness, diarrhea, and all hemorrhages, etc.
Ponds Extract differs from all other advertised
preparations in the fact that 1t Is q standard
medicine, treated of in medical writings. and
known to be cure for these diseases. N, tn e If
N
THE COMMUNITY at large appreciate the use
fulness of Singers Sewing Machine. 1,5
D
THERMOMETERS and Barometers are repaired
and made to order by Hempler ne ar AZ street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-11
DRESS SHIRTS.

6 PALMER'S PATENT DOUBLE YOKE
SACQUE SHIRT, READY-MADE, FOR
$3.50.
PALMER'S PATENT SHIRTS, MADE TO
ORDER, FOR $500.
@ PALMER'S PATENT SHIRTS, MADE To
ORDER, FOR s2I.OO.
9 PALMER'S PATENT SHIRTS, MADE TO
ORDER, FOR s24.O0.
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Condemned Locals.

The general convention OF L niyers1lists meet
in this city rext week.
Last evening q little son of Patrick Larkirs
was run over by a cart driven By a colored boy
on 9th street, ard was slightly Injured.
At the Leventy-frst monthly meeting OF the
Washington &C Operative Building and Deposit
Association, last evening, so 200 was sold at an
average of "a per cent premium
The order Issued ye~terdsy by Isaac Sinner,
president, calling a meeting OF the executive
committee of the republican club OF the 22i
district, should have been the 21st district. See
nd. to-d-y.
Last evening, Willie Hevser, a boy, was
q .uck on the head by sn unknown man at the
corner Of It'll street and New York avenue.
The injured lad was removed u his home on
sth near L street northwest, where medical aid
WAS summoned,
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SThe list of taxable persons in Philadelphia
number $50 ,016, being an increase Of $50 over
last year.
S-The new Colonial minister of Spain appeals
to the Cubans to aid the parent government
against the Carlists and give peace to Spain and
Cuba.