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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-10-16

enterprise and explorations. And yet,
this question is an international one. 1t
should be removed far without the limits
of national prejudice, partisanship and
patriotic preferences. 1t is an interna-
tional one, and the nations of the earth
should, and we are sure will, unitedly
rejoice when the great discovery is made,
and when the hitherto impenetrable
mystery of the great northwest passage
has been removed, and that, or.which
hundreds of lives have, been sacrificed,
has been accomplished
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-10-16

Troy n. Y, is threatened with suit
for Sf00, 900 damages for using patent
valve on the city steamers, nine years,
without permission.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-10-16

The follewingcases were discontinued,
showing. healthy disposition 20 settls
on the part of litigants -. -, *
. 2. Elijah Smith, apt, v. Ad. j Reed.
~ 4. Daniel Bartlett, apt, v. Estate OF
Deliyerance Rogers. .:...,.s.. 2. 49, a.
O.. John jackson ", Lueius Earl.
10. Alexander Barton =. Abraham Adj
ans. =. - !,
z: 20. Jacob Taft " John G Newell -:
(: 81: John Broderiok ". Alonze Pratt,
apt. $50 ~
40. F Clapp s. Son y. William FL
Bond $50 - -: /. :. 80,
81. Thrall. & Vaughan v. Elk. James
Porter. = ):
J. IS. d K Graves v. J r Hughes Ct al.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01

~ Postmaster-G General Creswell
carries his hostility to the press to
that point that he would require
them to pay postage to their sub
scribers. The Cincinnati Enquirer
responds thus: "If the Government
" ill guarantee that in all cases the
papers aforesaid shall reach those
who have subscribed for them, and
that tue latter's RENTING money to
newspapers shall net be stolen OF
mislaid by agents, then we have no
doubt that the press would general
ly accept the amendment to the
Postal Law proposed by the Post
master General. Until it does that
however, they will most respectful
ly object. 1t would be manifestly
unfair to take letters and papers
and charge an advance for them,
and not be responsible for their
safe delivery"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01
New Advertisements.
Planters Fire Insurance Company
OF Mississippi.
Authorized Capital $500, 900 90.
Capital S214,3O0 90.
Patr0nize III ONE Institutions.
New Advertisements.
Capital $500, 900 90.
Capital S214,3O0 90.
PatrOnize H ONE Instituti0ns.

NNHIS Company is newly organized with
l. an increase of $780, 900 to its present
capital stock.
Its President and one of its largest
stockholders is Col. f. Richardson, of
JAG kson, Miss, the wealthiest citizen and
most successful fnancieY in the State. Its
business is INCREASING rapidly, and the
Company has q large surplus fund of mon =
ey on hand to invest In approved securi>
ties. II keeps money at home. 1t adjusts
and pays all losses promptly. 1t takes
all risks on..the most.liberal terms and at
reasonable rates.
The stockholders of this Company are
amply solvent and represent $4,000, 900
of capital. The following are some of the
principal stockholders
Col E. Richardson, OF Richardson 4 May. N. O..
Col. Thos. E. Helm, President Capital State Ba nix
jackson. Miss.
Mai. N: A. Van Hook. jackson, Miss.
J. W. Robinson, Merchant, :.
Hon. W. A. brennan. Banker. LIE xington. Miss.
Messrs. Lake Brothers, Banker. Lexington. Miss.
Col. 9. 8. CalhOOn. Att y at Law. Canton. Mi0.
Col. J. A. p. Campbell,
j. R. Mayaon, Merchant,
Steele YearGain, Agents.
Gov. B. G. Humphreys. Vicksburg. Miss.
ST EELE b YEARGAIN, Agents,
Jan. Is, '73-3m. Cdnton, Aiss.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01
Sheriff Sale.

r. n. M NJ. S :: $'s.."' "a. r'.
To February Term, 1873, Madison
Circuit Court, Mississippi.
Judg't, 31st Oct, 1872, for s271 20
DY,virtue;of the above described
ID writ, tc me directed by the
Clerk of said Court, 1 will expose to
public sale, to the highest and best
bidder, for cash, before the court
house door Of said county of Madi-
son, State of Mississippi, in the city
of Canton, on
Monday the Sd day Of February, 1873.
between the hours prescribed by
law, the following described pro-
perty, to wit:
A certain frame house, erected
on a lot of ground, 100 feet in width
and 200 feet in length, lying and
being in the city of Canton, ON the
West side of the Mississippi Cent.
r. R.; and also all the interest of
NJ. NJ. Vinson, in and to the said lot
of ground.
Levied upon as the property of
said defendant, M. NJ. Vinson, and
will be sold to satisfy the above
styled Judgment, interest and all
costs.
r. J. ROSS, Shift.
Jan. IS, 1S73-3w.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01
Death Of James NJ. Swords.

Mr.. Jams M. Swords, for many
years connected with the press OF
Mississippi, died of consumption
after midnight Saturday
morning. He was a native of Ports
mouth, Ohio, removed to MISSISSIPPI
pi in early bOyhood, where he has
since resided to the time of his
death. He was a practical printer,
been connected with several
different newspapers in Vicksburg
and elsewhere in the State, among
them the Vicksburg Wing, Amevi
can Times, and SoMthernor. In
1859 he started the Citizen, a daily
evening journal, neutral in politics
until the presidential campaign Of
1860, when it became an active and
Douglas organ. Mr.. Swords
the publication of this
paper until the capture of Vicks-
burg IN 1868. During the memoir
able siege it was called the Illus
tratcd Citizen, then small four
page weekly, two pages of which
however only bore the impress of
types, the other side revealing the
figures Of ordinary wall paper. At
the surrender the paper suspended
until sometime early In
1864, when Ira A. Batterton got
OF the material and com
menced the publication of the Her.
aid, but in a short time it was re-
stored to Mr.. Swords, and at Mr..
death in the spring of
1865, he assumed control of the pa
per which lie continued till within
the past few weeks.
Mr.. Swords was a man of correct
business habits, with great energy,
and industry; these
brought the Herald
under his directions from q mere
to full fledged. powerful
journal, second to but few, if in
fact any in the State, in point of
merit or influence. A gentleman of
liberal charity, warm heart. noble
and generous impulses, he has past
away leaving behind host of
friends. and Republican.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01

For the American Citizen.1
Mr.. Editor,-The merchant re-
ferred to in my communication last
week, states that at the time he
made himself responsible for the
freedmen he knew nothing of the
nature Of the offense they had com
mitted that he regrets very much
having taken any part in the matter
and will have nothing to do with
such cases in future.
But our heroes were to-day able
themselves, to secure a final dis
charge. They had scraped TO-
gether their little change and to
this the judgment of the court was
acc0mmOdatingly reduced, SO they
go on their way rejoicing. This lit
tie incident perhaps added some ex-
element to their calling.
Mr.. Editor, l am getting up a
circular, which will he out soon.
setting forth the wonderful induce
ments We offer to immigrants.
RUsTICUs.
Jany. 81, 1873.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01
Death Of BuIwer Lytton.

The telegraph brought us, on the
18th inst, the news of the death of
the great novelist and statesman,
Lord Lytt0n. He was born at Ha-
don Hall, Norfolk, England, in
1905, and was consequently in his
6Sth year. His father was General
William Earle Bulwer, and his mo-
ther was heiress of the LyttOns of
Knebworth, in He.efordshire. She
was a woman of remarkable abili-
ties, and his father dying young,
she directed the education and tastes
of the future inheritOr of the mantle
of Scott. He entered Cambridge
University, where he graduated in
1926, in which year he published a
collection of his youthful efforts,
entitled Weeds and Wild Flowers
In 1927 he published his first novel
anonymously, under the title Falk
land pelham followed in 1928,
and in rapid succession, The Dis
owned Devereux,' Paul Clifford, ,
and many others, embracing a list
longer than that of any of his con-
temporaries, save Dumas. His
works have been translated into all
the Continental languages, and he
is said to be more read, and by
better class of readers, than any
other author of his time. The same
may be said of his popularity in
America. He entered politics early
in lite and was a Liberal with aris-
tocratic tendencies. AS might be
expected he closed his career as
Tory OF the Derby stamp. His po-
litical life was not devoid of events,
nor was he wanting IA statesman
slip of a high character. but his
literary successes brought him a
name and fame by which he will be
better and always known to the
world. His quarrel with and sepa-
ration from h;s wife ian IrishwO-
mah) was the "skeleton at his
feast" She survives him, but their
two children have passed nway-a
daughter in early life, and " Owen
Meredith" a poet of greatest prom
Use, just as he was maturing into
fame.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01

thanked Captain Wilkes. Thus We
were apparently pledged to stand
by Wilkes act. But when a thnn-
,lering demand was made Ivy Lord
Palmerston, the then British Pre-
mier, virtually under threat of
war in case of noncompliance, that
we should restore Messrs. MaysOn
and Slidell to the protection from
which they had been taken, Mr..
Seward, as the organ of the Gov.
eminent, made haste to comply
with it. The encouragement of the
act by the Secretary of the Navy
and the thanks of Congress did not
deter him for one moment. 1t was
only eating more dirt upon the part
of our Government. but, with the
making of wry face, it was sue
cessfully done. 1t was not by bull
lying France or defying Europe
that Mr.. Seward kept off foreign ill.,
tervention. On the contrary, with
great cunning and astuteness, he
encouraged Napoleon in his Mexl-
can scheme, knowing that it would
be q depression from the South.
He gave to the French commanders
in the Emperor Maximilian's army
the maps and charts of that cOun-
try which had been used by Gene
raj Scott in bis Mexican campaign
of 1916. Mr.. Seward knew that
when our war was over it would be
but q brief campaign to drive the
French ont of Mexico, and that in
the meantime nothing would be
lost but q quasi encouragement.
This unfortunate Mexican business
was the ignus .tatuus that misled
Napoleon, and prevented his inte-
ference at an early date in favor OF
the South. The policy which is al
tributed to the late Secretary OF
State was the policy of desperation,
and would, if adopted, have brought
to the aid of the South the whole
combined world. 1t would have
rendered certain the separation Of
the South from the Union. if it bad
only been predetermined before. Fol
the result of the war we may thank
the ill-starred Macmillan movement
in Mexico.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01
Cotton ak.

A special Washington telegram,
giving the following text of the
new cotton tax bill, which, it is
thought, will become law:
The bill as now proposed and
agreed upon provides for a restitu-
ton of the tax imposed after June
oath on raw cotton; for a commits
sion ofthree persons to be appoint
ed by the President and confirmed
by the Senate, with power to exam
inc hear and determine all claims,
and to direct payment of the same
to the persons legally entitled there
to. The most important change is
one made to section LIST, providing
that the said restitution shall be
made to the party who actually paid
the tax. whether paid by the party
himself, his agents or attorneys.
Sec. 4 provides that the commits
sion shall have power to call on any
officers of the government for books,
papers and proofs under their con
troll concerning said taxes. Where
the original collectors receipts for
the tax moneys and books cannot
be produced, nor certified copies be
had, or such books fail to show the
payment of the tax claimed, the
commissioners may satisfy them.
selves by the testimony of sworn
witnesses, To this section the con-
ference directed the following pro-
vision to be added: Crowded,
such receipts and entries and CO.
pies as aforesaid. shall enure to the
benefit Of the producer, unless it
shall affirmatively appear that some
other party paid the said tax, and
has not been repaid the same, which
latter fact may be established by
the books of the party who paid the
tax so far as to be prinaa facie evil
dence of the same. When such
books are lost or destroyed, second
airy evidence of their contents may
be introduced.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01
Notice TO Contractors.

VOU are hereby notified that sealed
l. proposals will be received on the
following bridge in Madison county, from
January 9Th, A. D..ls73, for thirty days,
according to specifications on file in the
Chancery Clerks Office, viz:
Lower bridge on Panther Creek, in town.
ship 10, range I East.
The Board of Supervisors reserve the
right to reject any or all bids on zane.
By orde. of the Board of Supervisors OF
Madison county, Miss
E, S. JEFFREY. Clerk.
f. H. LuIrwIELER, D. C.
Jan. IL, 1873 st.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01
Stewards Book.


The Memphis Appeal makes the
following just comments upon Mr..
Stewards forthcoming book:
Whatever politicians and parti-
sans may have said and thought of
Mr.. Seward, none have questioned
his genius, his taste in letters, his
fertility of fancy, his changeless.
excellent, good temper, his kindli-
ness and keen discrimination in
the proper use of words. faculty
which SO delights an intelligent
seader of English literature. Mr..
Stewards learning was vast and va.
ried. There was no opportunity for
the acquisition of knowledge he
did not enjoy, and surely none that
he did not improve to the utmost.
Whatever may be said of his tink.
ling bell that consigned freemen to
felons's cells. it may at least be an
swered alphabetically that the gal
lows and prisons did foul work on
both sides of the Ohio, and that
men we're mad throughout the con-
tinent when Seward raved. In vol
umes now going through the press
of d. Appleton & Co., Mr.. Seward
tells what he saw and heard and
thought while travelling around the
globe, and, curiOusly enough, Mr..
Stewards reflections are even more
valuable and entertaining than any
recital. however graphic and taste
full, of what he saw. Next after
going around the world with ones
own eyes and ears open, the most
delightful task would be the using
of the marvellous perceptive facul-
ties of Mr. Lincoln's great Premier.
The book will have an enormous
sale, and no intelligent man or NO.
man, who would shine in social life,
can fail 20 read the instructive, and,
perhaps, most faultles book of its
kind published for half century.
The reading world looks for it anx-
iOusly.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01
Citation Notice.

Jimmie Andrews, by her Chancery
Mary K. Fearp, ct al. sippi.
January Term, A. d. 1879.
TN the matter of the confirmation of re-
l. port of sale of certain real estate, sold
by Edward Mayes, a special commissioner;
II appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
that Jimmie Andrews, is q minor, and
nonresident of this State, having her
post Office At st. Louis, State of Missouri,
aad that Carrie A. West, her mother, is also
a aon. resident of this State, having her
post-ofire at St. Louis. State of Miss ou'i;
1t is ordered by the Court. That said nom
residents be and appear before the Chan
Gerry Court to held at Canton, Mis- sissippi,
At the courthouse, on
Monday, the It'll day Of April, 1873
to show cause, if any they can. why the
report of sale of real estate made by the
said commissioner in this casss should
not be confirmed.
By order of the Court,
F. S. JEFFREY, Clerk.
Jan. 10, 1879. 4w.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01

Congressman Alley was before
the Wilson Committee to investi-
gate the Pacific railroad bribery
and frauds. The testimony elected
was no worse nor any better than
that previously given by other and
more credible witnesses. There
can no longer be any doubt of the
corruption of Wilson. Colfax, Bing-
ham, Brooks & Co., and they
should be impeached and expelled
the House and Senate.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01

~ Since Napoleon has declared
that he will take no part in intrigues
for the restoration of the bona,
partist party, but that if re-admit-
ted to France as citizen, be will
Loyalty adhere to the republic. He
intends presenting his suit against
the French governments for his lille
gal expulsion from the country, and
hopes to gain it. Az for himself,
he makes no prcteniiOns to the
throne. does not approve a regency,
and will submit TO the government
which the nation approves.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01
STRAYED OR STOLEN

EROM the uadersisei on Saturday
Il night last q MARE and a MULE
The former gray, nearly white, sbout six
years old /; medium hight thick, heavy.
built; name cut close no other marks re-
collected.
The mule is about six years old medium
size; dark bay /; name and tail trimmed /;
has On one side of his mock a small white
spot. No.Cther marks reeollected.
For the delivery Of both or either of
them to me, at the Hard bargain place,
IL miles from Cautsn, on the Vernon road,
l will pay q liberal reward.
BUSH JACKSON.
Jan. ls. 1873.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01

Gambetta, of France, the rival of
NJ. Theirs, in an interview with a
New York Herald correspondent,
says the mOnarchists of his cOun-
try will IN AXE another desperate eff
fort for ascondency, and that will
be the last. He is confident they
will he defeated, and badly. .
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01

A monument commemorative of
the late James Fisk, Jr.-a name
which it would be great comfort
to forget-is to he made by MIR.
Meade of Rome. and set up in the
graveyard at BIattleboro, Vt.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Look 10 Your Inter est,
New Store and New Goods.
NFESsRS JOHN C. HOWCOTT CO., re-
INl sp,,ctfulsy inform the citizens of Canton
Square next door to N. C. Orri:k. and will keep
constantly on hand . select assortment Of
Choice Family Groceries, Fruits. &C.,
which they are Offering for CASH. at New Or
leans prices
SrGive them a call before purchasing else
where, and satisfy Yourself they guarantee
every article they SELL. Tney have NV on
hand and are constantly receiving
Sugar, Coffee, Rice,
Flour, MOlasses, Cheese,
Bacon, Lard, Mackerel,
Hams, Crackers, Pickles,
Candies. Preserves. Soap,
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco,
Starch, Candles, Dates,
Currants. Jel]ies, Figs,
Prures, Nuts. Sardines,
Oysters, HOLSTERS, and
every variety of canned
Goods, Fruits, &C., &c.
JNO. G. HOWCOTT & CO.,
Next door to Sewers Market
Canton. Jan. Is. 1877
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01
PUBLIC SALES.
Trustees Sale.

IN and by virtue Of a certain deed
i Of trust executed and delivered
by the Canton Manufacturing Com
pany, to secure John E. Wales and
j. X. Wales in the payment of three
thousand four hundred and seven
ty-three 6O-1OO dollars, land by viz
tue of an appointment as Trustee
by the said John y. and j. R.Wales),
on Lot No. 4. in Square No. 5, ac-
cOrding to the original plat of the
city of Canton. Also lot adjoining
the Southern boundary thereof,
containing about oDe-fOurth of an
acre, extending about 100 feet North
and South, and East and West, and
the said two lots extending 100 feet
on the street East and West, and
300 feet North and South also the
following lot, bounded and deserib-
ed a. follows, viz: Beginning at the
Northwest corner of Lot No. 4.
above described, Tnnning thence
South 400 feet to Fulton street
thence West with said street 100
feet to Hickory street, as laid out
by David M. Fulton; thence North
with said street 400 feet to Peace
street thence East with Peace
street 100 to the beginning-except
so much of said lots, or parcels Of
land, as were conveyed by Francis
A. EhSnger and wife to J. 6. Eel
loves, by deed bearing date the
9th day of October, 1S63+tOgether
with all the appurtenances and i'm.
provements thereunto belonging
Also the
Machinery, Tools,
and all the appurtenances and adj
juncts belonging in and to the said
Manufacturing Company, including
GROUNDS, BUILDINGS, MA
CHINERY, and every species o
personal property thereto attashe
or belonging.
Twill sell at pobhc Ontcry, sai
above described property, or 80
" neA thereof as may be necessary,
before the door of the courthouse in
the city of Canton, ON
Wednesday, 5h Of February, 1873.
to the highest bidder for cash, to
satisfy said Indebtedness.
believe the title to be perfect,
but will sell and transfer only such
as is in mo by virtue of said trust
deed, and the appointment in writ
ing AS Trustee OF John 4. and j. Il.
Wales.
The said Deed of Trust is Of date
April Sth, 1871, and recorded in
Book V OF the record of Deeds ON
page SIG.
B. j. SEMMES, Trsstee.
Jan. 4, 1S73tds.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01

EVERYBODY is delighted with
Mr. Burke's photographs-try him
and be pleased.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01
j. SILLETT,
Merchant Tailor.

West Side Court Square 1900. CANTON, MISS
II EEPS constantly on hand a good assor
N ment OF Tbs. CASSIMERS, VEST
INGS. TAILORS TRIMMINGS. &c.
Clothing made in the latest style.
AWil5 'Dly
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01
FOR SALE.

A MOST eligible and desirable building
n lot in the town of Canton, situated on
the corner opposite the Methodist Church
and the Female Institute, fronting 80 feet
on Peace street and 200 feet on Academy
street.
Any person wishing to build q residence
will find this the most desirable location in
the city. For price, terms, &c, apply on
the premises, or at this Office.
Aug. II, 1872.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01
Attention.! Attention 4:

A complete stock of staple and
fancy DRY GOODS, just received
at G. l.. Gross store, at prices to
suit everybody.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-01
Wednesday, 5h Of February, 1873
Trustees Sale.

IN and by virtue of q certain trust
i deed, executed and delivered by
the Canton Manufacturing Compa-
ny. to secure Elizabeth Cobb in tho
payment of six thousand dollars,
(and the appointment as Trustee,
by Elizabeth and e. s. Cobb. On
Lot No. 4, in Square No. 5, Accord
ing to the original plat of the city OF
Canton. Also lot adjoining the
Southern boundary thereof, con-
tanning about one. fourth of an acre,
extending about 100 feet North aud
South, and East and West; and the
said two lots extending 100 feet ON
the street East and West, and 800
feet North and South also the fol-
lowing lot, bounded and described
as follows. viz: Beginning at the
Northwest corner of Lot No. 4,
above described, running thence
South 400 feet to Fulton street
thence West with said street 100
feet to Hickory street, as laid out
by David NJ. Fulton thence North
with said street 400 feet to Peace
street; thence East with Peace
street 100 feet to the beginning
except so much of said lots, or par
GELS of land, as was conveyed by
Francis A. Effinger and wife to ].
Il. Fellowes, by deed bearing date
9th day of October, 1S63-together
with all the appurtenances and i'm
provements thereuntO belonging
Also the entire
M a HnUNEDv TAAu.S
and general apparatus of the
Canton Manufacturing Comply;
being the GROUNDS, BUILD
INGS, MACHINERY, and all the
adjuncts thereto known as the CAN
TON MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
Twill sell at public cutlery, before
the door of the courthouse in the
city of Canton, ON
Wednesday, 5th Of February, 1878,
the above described property, or so
much thereof as may be necessary,
to the highest bidder for cash, to
satisfy said Indebtedness.
l believe the title to be perfect,
but will sell and transfer only such
as is in me by virtue of said trust
deed. and the appointment in writ
ing as Trustee by Elizabeth and f.
s. Cobb. The said deed of trust is
of date April Sth, 1871, and record.
ed in Book V of the record of deed,
on page 238.
B. J. SEMMES, Trustee.
Jan. 4, 1873.