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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-02
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL,
West Liberty, Ohio Co., West Va.

EALL TERN BEGINS sEPF. 18th Is7l
Il This school Offers, at minimum cost,
superior facilities Tor the acquisition OF
thorough practical education Ia delis htful.
" located In the healthiest portion OF the
State. . q .-- .4...
Send for catalo gue containing rull particu.
lars To Jas. n AURROW.
auglS.vs Principal.
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e D U cArroNAL.
WHEELING FEMALE COLLEGE
Incorporated With Full COLLIE
gate Powers.

THIS home institution with ful AMI ex.
perienced Faculty OF Instruction Will re.
open
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Fish.

No. u LIBERTY STREET,
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MONDAY. SEPTEMBER s,s. Is,s.

/ NUNUAf. sEFTEnHER stN. ISs3.
| For fall calendar, course ot study, sched-
ule ofrecitations, Sc, see catalogue
Applications for admission can now be
made 10 the Prosidsat, Rev. wM. " A0S.
TON, A. NJ. augsh
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
~AN interesting suit againsl

EVAN interesting suit against a
telegraph company has just been
concluded in Wisconsin, the deci-
sion of the bench reaffirming that
of the Supreme Court of Maine, in a
like case, few months since. A
message in cipher was left at the
Western Union office in Milwaukee,
at half-past s in the evening, to be
sent to New York as a "half-rate,"
directing the purchase of certain
shares of stock. Through negli-
gence, it was not sent until one
O'Clock the following day, when the
stock had raised. costing $500 more
than if it bad been purchased in the
morning. The plaintiff sued to re-
cover this amount, and recovered in
full, the court holding that the
company were liable, not because
they did cot send the message, but
because they did send it, seventeen
hours after receiving it. Had they
inforrned the plaintiff, and asked
for further instruction, he could
have claimed no damage.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
s~we regret exceedingly tbs

s~We regret exceedingly that
We were denied the pleasure OF
meeting with our brethren of the
press at their, reunion in Jackson,
last Monday. We learn they had
. jolly good time all round, aud not
vithstnnding Oooper's abuse, un-
stiased abuse. of jackson whisky,
son4kis1 flowed. most freely, and
it - nc u4ter. It must have been
refreshing to have seen Frantz, of
the Brsndon Republican, and Whip
pie, Of the Jackson Pilot, hobnob
bling together. Perhaps this was
the first fruits of the passage of the
Civil Rights bill. And 3" Uncle
Geeree" Harper, Of the Hinds Co.
Gasette, Who has heretofore ignored
the Press Association, put in an
appearance on this side-sbow coca
sionl Now. We do regret not hav-
ing been present. To have seen the
man who sent Frantz that bottle of
domestic wine, and at the same time
the veritable Individual who traded
of fhat old shot gun mot the one he
war going to kill Webber with y,
to have seen these two together
whose names have become historic
-vould have made rs very happy
Weetin hope to have that pleasure
in IaDe next, At the city of Meridian.
But what was done for the fourth
est4te" 1t this informal meeting at
Jacksonf Are We to hear notbing
about thste Was nothing accom-
plished Of more importance than the
buryise ,ef tho Ratchet between the
Carpet-bag editor of the Pilot and
the Champion BLACKBOARD of the
Easttf This was something, GER
tainly. but We hoped for greater
results.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
j. B. OTTO s. CO,
Seed Potatoes of ell Kind.

PUB. Docs We are indebted to
Hon. j. n. Stone for the report of
the Trustees and Superintendent of
the Mississippi State Lunatic Asy-
lum report of the Trustees and Su-
rerintendent of Mississippi State
Hospitals; and Gov. Powers Message
ve!oing the bill of last session r6'
duc;ng the number of circuit and
chancery courts and the salaries Of
those officers. The latter is a very
weak document; false in Its premis
es and false in it's conclusions.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

The Civil Rights Bill has passed
both houses of the Legislature. and
having been signed by Govern
or Powers becomes law. We
hope the Pilot is satisfied. Men of
his ilk now have undisputed right
to eat and sleep with Cuffee to their
hearts content. Though they have
blated about the principle in this
matter, and held up to Cuffee's
eyes the magnificent advantages to
result from eating at hotels and
riding in cars with "white folks"
they have shown as but few practi-
cal applications to themselves. We
hope, however, they will crafty MS
on this point, since we never had
any opposition to it on their account.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15


W. N. BLEDsoE, having NOV ed
to the brick store, adjoining Win
ter s. Steele's bank, west side pub
lie square, offers to his friends and
the public his thanks for their pat.
rOnage, and invites them to the ex-
animation of his new stock of goods
just received from Philadelphia and
other cities, consisting of staple dry
goods, family and plantation sup
plies, hats, shoes and boots, ready
made clothing, etc, which he offers
at low cash prices. Cotton bought
for cash or goods, at the market
price. All are invited to call and
examine. w. n. BLEDSOE.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

Col. JOHNS, q delegate to the
Grand Lodge at this place, from
Washington ooanty, died on Thurs
day last from the effects of the ac-
cident he received at the railroad
depot on the morning of his arrival.
His remains were sent to Licking
ton, Ky, the residence of his
family.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

THE. CIVIL RIGHTS BILL, in it's
most odiOns form, passed the Legis-
lature last week, by strict party
vote, and was signed by the Acting
Governor on Thursday night, at the
on which occasion the big
buck (northern) niggers and the
big mouth, long nose Yankee gals
had ga high old time" drinking
wine and dancing all hands round
What an ''odoriferous'
party it must have been! WO MT
hold our nose?
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

Planters, Look to Your Interests
G. L. Gross pays the HIGHEST
CASH PRICE FOR COTTON and
keeps constantly very large stocR
OF GROCERIES. at the lowest mar
ket price for cash. Call and see for
yourself.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
j B. OTTO & CO.,
At McBride's New Building.

Barber Shop.-A. Weber has es-
tablisIied an elegant and comfort
able barber shop, next door to Post
Office. Mr.. Weber is the most &c.
compiished tOnsorial artist we have
ever had in our city, and his shop
is growing in popularity, daily.
His furniture is all of the latest
styles, and his entire establishment
Is neat and coinmOdiOus.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
STONE Ho,7sr RAxrpv An,

STONE HOUSE BAKERY.-AIbert
Beer has procured the services of
an experienced and accomplished
baker, and is prepared to supply
the city with hot bread, cakes, light
rolls, &C., daily. Orders for we'd
dings, parties and dinners respect
fully solicited. If.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

WE have on hand q very heavy
stock of FURNITURE, which we
offer at greatly reduced prices.
HEBRON s. ANDERSON.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

Good Gardens can only be obtain
ed from fresh and reliable seed, and
they can be had at
w. j. MOSBY & Co.'S.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

NoTA1Y PUBLIC.-We are graft
fed to zee that our friend John W.
Yeargain hes been appointed Nota-
~ Public for this place. by Govern
or Powers. 1t 10 . good appoint
ment, by tho powers p
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
Died.,

On Wednesday morning, February 18th. An
NIB STEELE, infant daughter of Emmett l.. and
Mary J. Ross.
On Tharsday morning, 18th inst, RICHARD
II. ARSON.
On Saturday, 9th inst, Mrs. JOSIAH LocKprr.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

Clothing CIothing!! Clothing J!
A complete stock OF fall ana win
ter mems, youths and boys CLOTH
ING, just received at G. l.. Gross
store, at prices that will suit every
body. Call and see for yourself.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
O i @

That L. Schneider has just received
a large stock of the unrivalled
Champion. Charter Oak and Cont
mentol Cooking StOUes, ALL WAR
RANTED FIRST CLASS. The atten-
ton of purchasers is invited to
an examination of these useful and
economical and cheap stoves.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
Fair WARNING,

Parties indebted to us MUST PAY
UP or pay costs. Further indul
gence we cannot allow.
~ CASSELL & BAUGHN.
Feb. Is, 1873.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

No. 1O17. Guardianship Of the
minor heirs Of r. N. Biedsoe, decd.
Citation Notice.
To Joseph n. Bledsoe. a resident Of
the State Of Miss0uyi, bat solose
post office is Nnkn0lcn
VOU are hereby cited toDe aud appear
i before the Chancery Court of Madison
county, Mississippi, on the
LIST Monday and It'll day Of april,
why the final account of ". N. Bledsoe,
guardian of the minor heirs of r. II. Bled-
soc, deceased now on file, should not be
allowed. and said guardian discharged.
By order of Court,
E. s. JEFFREY, Clerk.
Jan. Is, 1872. 4w.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
REMOVAL.
WINTER GOODS,

SUCH AS
Clothing, colored and white Jeans,
Linsey, white and red Flannel,
all cOlOrs and kinds of Al.
pacas, Delaines-and
many other goods at cost for cash.
~ Cali and see for yourselves.
A6Parties indebted to me must come forward
and pay up now.
j. w. LUCKETT.
Canton, Jan, Is, 1873.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

- HR Rev. J. p. Forman, of
ST. Louis, Mo-, will preach in the
Presbyterian church tomorrow, at
the usual hcur. k&ta
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
4. O. O. F.

EvmoRHxN LoDGB. No. 80, l. o. o. F. meets
every Tharsday evening at o'clock.
}. A. WEBB, N. G.
AuG. ~. ms. H. GOULD, Eecy.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
Something Pretty.

Hyacinth, Lily, Tulip, Crocus and
other bulbs for fall planting. Many
varieties, Gerry fine, for either parlor
ar garden. Will the ladies please
call and supply themselves.
CAsSELL & BAUGHN.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

ME-. J. d. Lyon has just received
another car load Of line Kentucky
mules. For sale cheap.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

A LARGE and well selected as
sortment of FURNITURE, just re-
ceived by Heron & Anderson.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15


o Missssp
the I'd Monday and ofMarch 1873
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

THE best and cheapest PUMPS
in the market, can be had at n. G.
Orrick's.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
FOR SALE.
j. SlLLETT,
Tailor.

West Side Court Square 1880. CANTON, MISS
II EEPS constantly on hand a good assor
N ment of THIS. CASSIMERS, VEST
INGS. TAILORS TRIMMINGS. &c.
H4-Clothing made In the latest style.
April 'TO-lv
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

If You want a STOVE that will
ook quick and with less fuel than
any other stove, buy the I" May
hOxerr at n. g. Orrick's.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

M E authorized to announce EMMETT
W l.. Ross as candidate for the Office of
Mayor of the city of Canton. at the election in
April next, subject to the decision of a nom
mating convept'on.
Canton, Feb Is. 1873.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

If YOU want sewing MACHINE
TO last life time, buy the Singer
at n. C.. Orrick's.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

Now is your time to buy hand
some PRESENTS at Clark & Bald
wins.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

WE are authorized to announce CAPT
w JAS. A. Turk as a Candidate for
Mayor at the election in April ne1t.
Canton, Feb. Is, 1873.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
j. B. OTTO & CO.,
Seed Potatoes of all Kind.
If you want q garden. buy the
11Warron Hoe"
Garden Seeds.

Garden Seeds.
$1,000 papers Landreth's 81 ed ;
fresh; 20 bushels Onion Sets; re
ceived, and for wholesale and re
tail by
CASSELL & BAUGHN.
Feb. Is, 1873.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

Get your job printing done at
the CITIZEN Office.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

New Boarding House. Mrs. SEA
TER has rented the brick dweilir g
of Mr.. Otto, on Academy street, and
proposes to take bOarders on very
reasonable terms. We take plea
ure in recommending her hOnse, as
she is very worthy lady.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
j. B. OTTO s. CO.,
Seed Potaioss Of all Kind.

HAVING rented Mr.. GOodhue's
photograph gallery, l shall take
great pleasure in rendering you
sh0doso Of yourself for the substance
of q greenback.
J. j. BURKE.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
Sale of Lands for Taxes.

ne Board of Supervisors
of Of
be Id, as h. Elm cted,o
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

NOTICE.-Having determined on
a candidacy for the Office Of Mayor,
at the ensuing city election in April,
| will. in proper time, set forth the
principles and policy which should
A. M. GURLEY.
Ian. Is ,13 If
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
FOR MAYOR.

WYE are authorized to announce A. M
w GURLEY as candidate for Mayor OF
the city OF Canton, at the ensuing election in
April.
Canton, Feb. ID, 1873.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
A Gentle Hint.

Will our friends who owe +,
please call and pay ups We meet
the money.
CASSELL & BAUGHN.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

TIE "Warron Hoe" is the best in
th6 world.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
NOTICE.

T ETTERS of administration having been
IL granted the undersigned, by the Chan
Gerry Court of Madison county, Miss, on
the 23d day of January, 1873, in vaca-
ton, upon the estate of A. H. Dinkins,
decd, late of said county all persons
having claims against the estate of said
decedent are requested to exhibit the same
aud have then registered withiD the time
and manner prescribed by law, or they
will be forever barred, and this notice
pleaded in barr thereof accordingly.
JAMES DINKINS, Admr.
Jan. IS, 1S73-3w.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
Canton Cotton Market.

Reported By J. stadeker & Son, Cotton Buyers
CANTON, Feb'y Is, 1873.
RECEIPTS.
New Orleans to date 759,317
Same time last year. -694 $40
Canton repOr. ed to date.... 1851
PRICES.
Good Ordinary -1G1 to 163
Low Middling ---:-.-..-17 to 174
Middling ISL to lS4
Good Middling ---.---1 10 194
The market has declined during
the past week and prices closed at
from & to ] cent lower on all grades
below low midd!ing, while the good
qualities have been scarce and prl-
ces pretty well maintained.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
Masonic

Canton Lodge No. "a, holds its stated month
II meetings the third Monday in every month, at
! o'clock r. II.
1T HOLMES, secy.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
Citation Notice.

Jimmie Andrews, by her Chancery
next friend, ct al, Court of Madi-
No. 416: I y. son Co., Missis-
Mary X Fearn, ct al. sippi.
January Term. A. ID. 1873.
N the matter of the confirmation of re-
Il port of sale of certain real estate, sold
by Edward Mayes, = special commissioner :;
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
that Jimmie Andrews, is q minor, and a
nonresident of this State, having her
post ONCE at st. Louis, State of Missouri.
and that Carrie A. West, her mother, is also
a Hon resident of this State, having her
post-office IT st. Louis. State of Missouri;
1t is ordered by the Court, That said non.
residents be and appear before the Chan
Gerry Court to held at Canton, Mississippi,
1t the courthouse, o.
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 cause should
not be confirmed.
BY order of the Court,
e s. JEFFREY. Clerk.
Jan. Is, 1879. 4w.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

EVERY "Warren Hoe" is war
ranted.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
To-DaV'S ADVERTISE ments.
MILLINERY AND DRESS MAKING.

Mrs. N. q. ROUSSEAU
HAS the pleasure to inform the public,
H that she las purchased the MILLINE-
RY, &C., over Campbell Cochra ms CLOTH
ing store, at which place she will be pleas
ed to see her friends and the frie nds of the
old establishment. The business will be
carried on in all its branches a. b heretofore.
. Canton, Feb. 8, ls73.tf
REMOVAL.
II WOULD respectfully inform my friends and
i patrons that l have removed three doors
above my old stand-in the store recently occu-
pied by g. Kuhn-where I will be happy to
serve them rs usual on the best terms. / will
here remark, that am selling
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

At temtiOM /! AttentiC IN:
A complete stock of star lie and
fancy DRY GOODS, just re ,ceived
at Q. l.. Cross store, at pr ices to
suit everybody.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

GUNS AND PISTOLS.
N. @. Orrick has just recei ved q
large lot of fine English Breec h and
MuzzIe loading guns, pistols, p ouch
es, TASKS &c, which will be 81 I'D at
low prices, for cash.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
DIVISION OF SECTION.

Mrs. =. G. Grigsby. ac's of sw cor W.
Lot and residence containing 10 acre
IN Canton.
Geo: J. Hulme. ) ct less % as out of n ent
vi net end ~ acres off end Ct nw9 &
WI net 4 WI al.
Fl set and all Il sw4 east B. Chitto Oh
=. l.. Mostly. 5 int. in VI net ........
Heirs OF Robt. Slaughter. lot 8, Couca >
hill IN Canton.
Edwin Hamblen, VT of ea Il ct VT l. WI
| I'VE. ................. :.
Thomas L. ton. W nw4, less 80 as q
Jas. RIvers. lot p on Couch hill. Canton
W. J. Cameron. house aud lot in Canton
X. c. Smith. s as of sw cor 81 WI sw4 .
Heirs Of A. L. Couch, 81 net Il nj set I. /. !.
NJ Vt net ..-...............
Fl se& d al VI set -.....--............
Lot Il residence occupied by DR.. Lee ir|
John c. Hsmbien. house 4 lot in Camden
Newton Falls. house : lot in Canton.
j. r. Powell, VT uw* Il IL a's off n end OIL
Hr'. jesss Perkins. ali set N q L j RE i
~. a. |
n
Nea. less n
Lots 81
F.s. Hunt Hunt .-'". out" ..a ". n-s -.
ton, assesaed 10 ". g. Bailey. ....... i
Heirs W. N. G. Jones, ! int 10 5Ox60 # OFT
ne cor. lot in 50 lare 5, Canton, -.
Hetrs W. II. C. Jones. I int in 50x6O # OIL
ne cor lot in square in Canton 49,
Gns Thompson. house d lot in Canton II
Mrs. 8. J. MAcfarlane. . int WI set Il sw Il
1-3 int in n e& nw* l. " nw* & sw& III
- int IN all Of
: int In nj II nw4 & vi Of nw4. $500.
WI Of
Heirs Of Rufus K. Flack. ct net N
Gus Semmes, house & t in Canton III
Ellen Ryan. lots assessed 70 P. Noonan ii
A.. In Canton. ...-...-..........
Levy 4 Deter. nj Fl net Il WI ne& Il NV
4 nA.w} sw{ -. I'll
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
-TE r m s.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

a. .o,v,nn ons ve,r $50
~ .cIur,r fnr sjx v,onth. - 80
-. ..I,,.,, f,r ttras .,o,sb. 81
~ .oIy,u- 6,r one month .......... %
xJ.lf -rI,-,,, <,ne vaor go
2.F .cin,,nu tor .,x ,no,tI,s -. .......-.-.- 20
HAD colnmn for thr.. r,rntI,s .----- p
IY,Ir roluunn for ono month Is
Ouar<rr eolumn one vear - ..-......---......... ~
0unrter Column All r.ouths %
(uarfer eolunn thr.e mont Is
On.xter ss1uu,n one month. IL
flne srvuer. one year Is
Two square year =
Transient Adverssefnp 81 HSper square first inser-
ION and rs cents for each subsequent insertion.
Legal Advertisements at the aame rates, and 81 O
additional for proof Of publication
LEGAL sotices-20 cents per line.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

HOES, SpAuES & RaAES !
JUST received by
y NC. oRRICK,
Hardware Store, NO. ~, Liberty ST
so Dozen best Planters Hoes,
II do Garden Hoes,
10 do do Rakes and Forks.
Also. large lot of Spades and Shovels,
and the best
PLOW POINTS and BOLTS
in the world
Canton. Feb. Is, 1878. 2m
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

For Sale.-A large cooking Stove,
second hand but uDinjured. Cheap
for cash. Apply at this office.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15

Canton. Feb. '1s5s-'d'.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-02-15
ADAM WEBER,
Fashionable Barber h Hair Dresser.

North side Public'Square, next door to P. o.
Canton, Dec. Il, lsTett
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1873-09-06
PINE NEWS
THE MINING TOWN.

Amid the pines, and tamaracks, and snow,
A town upon the mountains top they bullded +;
Seven years have passed. and now but ruins snow
That thousands of keen ortune-seekers hliedlt'
II rose quite suddenly. this mining town,
The city of Lake Meadow did they name 1t,
The mines gave out. 80 the place went down.
Quick as to life it sprung, to ruin came H.
Pure gold was hidden in the quartz they said,
Twas proved by dreams and signs, and rods
By chemic tests. and spirits of the dead.
In fact by everything-except by mining.
You doubtless dream on this devoted town
Came down the lava belched from rocks
volcanic
By no means only mining stock came down.
When all olks stampeded in panic.
The stranger wanders through the quiet streets,
Where once a stream of busy life was flowing,
All desolate, and not a soul he meets
To welcome. or God-speed him when he's
going.
One feels as lonely here as did the jew.
When first his endless wanderings were
beginning,
And on his ear Christ's fearful words came
ringing.
From not a chimney curls the cheerful smoke,
The thswing snow through every root Is
leaking,
The dreadful silence Of the place is broke
By sign-boal lis on their rusty irons creaking.
The theater looks very sad and lone,
The canvas scenes with every wind are shaking;
Like mask which e'er one goes away is thrown,
'Tis silent now where all was merry making.
Within the church there's no one kneels in
prayer;
The stores are silent, none their wares are
selling;
Nc sono or lauohter's horne upQn the ear,
A CITY full of homes where none are dwelling.
The place seems cursed, yet in the mining pan,
Perchanee, MS in the Oriental fiction,
Some gold-seeker may ind the talisman
That from this town shall lift the malediction.
X. L. WHITE.