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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-03-29
The LOOMS Erial Telegraph.

On the 10th inst, the United
States Senate passed the bill incor-
poTating the Loomis Erial Tele-
graph Company, and with the sig
nature OF the President will become
law. This telegraph scheme is
rather a novel thing. The plan of
DIR. LOOmis, the inventor, is to tele-
graph from Il high peak of the
Rocky Mountains to the highest at
taiuabie peak of the Alps, at which
point Il tower is to be erected, on
the top of which a huge mast is to
be placed. An apparatus capa BILE
Of collecting electricity is TO be put
upon the upper end Of this mast, by
means of which, at such elevation,
it is claimed strata of the atmOs-
pheTc viii he reached which is
charged with the electricity. Ground
connections the same as in Ordiu-
AIRY telegraph, will be erected. This
electrified strata OF the atmosphere
will, as with the ordinary single
wire and ground connection, make IA
complete circuit, and it is claimed
that the slightest puiSation o. cleo
triciiy at one tower will produce a
similar pulsation at the other. The
company is TO have "A capital stock
OF two hundred Thousand dollars,
with the privilege of increasing the
same to two millions, if the interest
of the company shall require it,.
The business and objects of the cor
poration are stated in the bill to be
Il 4.
and powers of natural electricity, to
he used in telegraphing, generating
light, heat and motive power, and
otherwise, and operate any machin-
cry run by electricity for any purpose.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-03-29

Young Foster, the car-hook muir
dcrer, was. in all probability, exc
cuted in New York on Friday, as
Gov. Dix had declined to entertain
further applications for pardon.
In this Gov. Dix acts wisely. The
murder of poor .'ir. Putnam, who
was simply protecting two ladies
from insult. has but few parallels
for brutality. 1t is an encouraging
sign when money and Influence can
not save the murderer.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-03-29
Savannah me,os, March 1: "Ive

Savannah neios, March 1: ''N
learn that the Mayor yesterday re-
ceiveG letter IRON Washington an
nUuncing that the contemplated
visit of President Grant had been
unavoidably post poned, but that it
was not abandoned, as has been
stated by some of the papers The
information is authoritative and can
be relied upon. The visit to Saw
annah will probably be made early
in April. and it is stated that the
President ia extremely DESTROYS to
accomplish the purpose he has long
had in view-Of making himself
personally acquainted with the ac-
tual condition of the South. The
statement that the Southern tour
had been abandoned through the
advice and influence of Radical
leaders is denounced as utterly with
out foundation.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-03-29

THE ROLLING FORK HORROR
The store OF Messrs. Moore & King
at Rolling Fork Landing. IssaGuena
county, was destroyed by fire on
the night of the 4th inst, and next
morning the charred remains of
four persons were found among the
ashes. The inmates were murdered
and robbed and the building set fire
to conceal the crime. The charred
remains were those of Mr. Moore,
Mrs. Moore, Mr.. Goodhue, and a
little child. The whole country is
aroused and the fi,nds, if possible,
will he ferreted out, and dealt with
as they dcserve.-Brandon Repub-
licdn.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-03-29
PROTEST OF THE CITIZENS.

Whereas, it has come to the
knowledge of the undersigned ci.i-
zens of COahOma county, that an
effort is being made in the Legisla-
ture to detach this county from tie
18th Judicial District, a change we
solemnly protest against, and we
take this opportunity of expressing
our entire confidence in the integ-
rlty, fidelity, and superior legal at
tainments of the Hon. q. G. Shack
elfOrd, presiding Judge, whose strict
impartial and vigorous administra-
ton of the criminal laws, has given
peace and security to life and prop
erty in this county, and entire salts
faction to parties litigant in his
Court, and we would respectfully
urge our Representative 10 use all
honorable means to prevent any
fI.io IiStri,k
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-03-29

We were the recipient of a call on
last Tuesday from Mr.. 1. g. Patrick,
of the New Orleans Irish American.
Mr.. Patrick is aoOut removing his
paper to Savannah, Georgia, and
we bespeak for him a brilliant sue
cess.-Snmmit Times.
Try to get settled, friend Patrick.
Remember that old saying, " the
rolling stone gathers no moss"
Success to you.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-03-29

LENT.-lt is no superstition nor
priest-ridden folly which drives any
man back on himself for a season
to test the value of the things for
which he is giving his life, whether
they be wine or women, money or
place, and to determine whether
there are not in him capabilities of
better service and better reward.
His Lent may be kept in church or
ont, may last forty days or forty
hours, but when it is over, he will
find himself a manlier man, and
find, too, that the more real his
struggle has been the more akin it
was to that conflict in the desert
eighteen centuries ago, the history
of which comes down to each one of
us, at this season. full of prophetic
meaning.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-03-29

~ THE Mississippi State Medic
al Association, and the Mississippi
State Pharmaceutical Association,
both hold their next Annual meet
ings in Vicksburg, on the 7th of
April.
The Mobile and Ohio Railroad
will sell excursion tickets to Merid-
ian, and the V. s. NJ. Railroad fur
nish return passage free, to those
who attend.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-03-29
Planters Fire Insurance Company
OF Mississippi.
Authorized Capital s5oo.c10.0o.
Capital S2fA,3O0 90.


FsNHIS Company is newly organized with
J. an increase of 500, 900 to its present
capital stock.
Its President and one of its lar est
stockholders is Col. L. Richardson, of
JAG kson, Miss, the wealthiest citizen and
most successful iinancer in the State Its
business is increasing rapidly, and the
Company has "A large surplus fund of mon
ey on hand to invest in approved securi>
ties. 1t 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 $40, 900, 900
of capital. The following are some of the
principal stockh olders
Col. +. Richardson, of Rich ardson & May, N. O.
Col. Thos. f. Helm, President Capital State Bank
jackson, Miss.
Maj NJ: A. Van Hook. Jackson, Miss.
j. W. Robinson, Merchant g g
Hon. w. A. brennan, .nker. Lexin gton. Miss
Messrs Lake Brothers, Banker, lie king on, Miss
Col. 5. s. Calhoon, Att y at Law, Canton. Miss
Col j. A. z. Campbell.
J. r. Mayson, Merchant, '
Steele II Yeargain, Agents, t'
Gov. 3. G.. Humphreys. Vickshurg, Miss.
STEELE 4 YEARGAIN, Agents,
Jan. Is, '733m. Canton, Mss.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-03-29

Ordered. That the Board adjourn until Monday.
March iUlh, A ID. 1873
WIN BRECK. Pres't.
Attest: f. s. JEFFREY Clerk.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
M,DISoN CoUNTY-
T. s JtT ey. Clerk Of the Chancery Court
il, and for sad county. d. hereby certify that
the foregoing pages contain a true ara correc
rnpy of the proceed uts Of the Board OF Super
vi.nr. as appelrS on record in my off e
H. testimony whereof h-reuntr st my hand
and seal Of office this the 81 day of February.
A. ID. 1873.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-03-29

CHICAGO. March 11.-MrS. Wood
hull lectured to a crowded audience
at the Academy of Music last night
subject, sThe Naked TRUTH The
Tribune says her language was so
course, gross, filthy and blasphem
Gus that it shocked even those of
her auditors who applauded her
condemnation OF prominent men.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-03-29

a st. Louis Democrat special
from DeniSon, Texas, dated 10th
inst, says that the last rail on the
Texas Central railroad was laid at
five o'clock yesterday evening, and
at haltpast five "a special train
came in from GalvestOn-so there
is now unbrOken rail communica-
ton between st. Louis and the Gulf,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-03-29

Rev. J. F. Clarke was expelled
from the Methodist church at
meeting of the annual conference at
Baltimore, yesterday, for immoral
conduct. The conference has also
under consideration the case of DIR.
Huston, who has become somewhat
notorious,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-03-29

~ We learn that Governor
Powers has pardoned DR.. Orville
NJ. Blanton, of Greenville, who kill
ed General Howell Kinds, in the
spring of 1865. He had been in
dicted, but never tried The peti-
ton for his pardon was signed by
great number of the best residents
of Washington Countrywide.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-03-29

w f are authorized to announce EMMETT
w l.. Ross as a 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 convention
Canton, Feb. Is. 1878.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-03-29
FOR MAYOR.

WE arc authorized to announce a. NJ
w GUELEY as j candidate for Mayor of
the city OF Canton, at the ensuing election in
April.
Canton, Feb. 10, 1873
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-03-29

WE are authorized to announce CAPT
w JAS A. TuRK as a Candidate for
Mayor at the election in April next.
Canton, Feb. -, lr73-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-03-29
FOR SALE.
j. SlLLETT,

Merchant Tailor,
West Side Court Square ...... CANTON, MISS
L EEPS constantly hand a good assor
N ment of Tbs. CASSIMERS, VEST
lNGS. TAILORS TRIMMINGS, &c.
~ Clothing made in the latest style,
April2 '70lv
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-03-29

n" less useful in its work was the
Christian commission. Its delegates
numbered four Thousand eight huh
dred and fifty. They were found
upon every battle field, ready to
minister to the physical or spiritual
wants of the sick and wounded.
In 1867 the contributions for its
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-03-29

The estimated cash value of sup
plies distributed by the sanitary
commission during the war was
about twelve million OF dollars. The
growth of this commission is best
illustrated by the funds contributed
for its support during the five years
of its existence:
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-03-29

The magnitude of our military
force, and the costs of its mainten-
ance, may be better understood by
a few leading items from the quar-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-01-17
FOREIGN.
GsLifiIe LOuis."

LONDON, Jan. l6.-It is now estimated
there were sixty thousand people at Chisel-
hurst Yesterday morning. The stores in
London and throughout the country were
partly closed during the funeral. While the
Prince Imperial was returning frem the
chsnel he was saluted with the cry of "Viye
L, Empereur." In reply he exclaimed,
"Tbe Emperor is dead-Vive La France"
Determined to Die in the Wilderness.
Adyices gfrom Zanzibar to the 3Oth
of November, state that the supply expedi-
tion for Livingston had reached him, and
Livingston had started for the interior of
Africa.
Needless Alarm.
PARIS, Jan. 16-There is much excite
ment in the Spanish colony of this city
over the note of Secretary Fish to Minister
Sickles, in relation to slavery in the Island
of Cuba.
Theology TabOoed.
ROME, Jan. 16.-The Senate has approv.
ed the bill forbidding theological instruc-
tions in the public schools.
Apostolic ResvaIns.
The Pope told some visitors to-day that
he believed the bodies of the Apostles
Philip and James were discovered on Wed
nesday in the Church Of the Apostles.
The Star Of BOnaparte I'm the Ascen-
dant.
LONDON. Jan. 16.-WOrld Cable Special.
"A grand reception was given to day at
Chiselhurst by the Empress Eugene and
Napoleon ". to one thousand statesmen
and other distinguished Frenchmen. The
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authorized by a majority of the committee
to offer the resolution, and stated that the
design of it was to give the committee
ample power to go into the whole
subject matter of the investiga-
ton already committed to them.
Mr.. Salisbury offered an amendment
that the committee, if it fund no lega' gov
ernment in Louisiana, Inquire whenit ceased
to exist, and whether any Federal officer,
executive or judicial, had anything to do
with overthrowing it.
Mr.. Morton's resolution was then adop
ted.
The Pacific Vampires.
On motion of Mr.. Casserly, the Secretary
of the Treasury was requested to inform
the Senate whether the Union Pacific Rail-
road and the Central Pacific Railroad COM
panies have complied with the act Of July
9, 1862, requiring that after the completion
Of their roads, per cent. Of their net earn
ings shall be applied to the payment of in
terest and the redemption Of the principal
Of their bonds, and in case Of nom -compii-
ance, the reasons therefor.
The committee on postoffices and post
roads was discharged from further consid-
erations of memorials asking that newspa-
pers pass free through the mSis.
Mr.. Carpenter from the Committee on
judiciary reported bill fixing the second
Monday in October for the opening of the
annual session of the United States Su-
preme Court. Passed.
Senate adjourned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-01-17
TENNESSEE NEWS.
Springfield has no hotel.

Springfield has no hotel,
The Rutherford county poor house has
eleven inmates.
This season but little wheat is sown in
Rutherford county.
Last year Robertson county had one hun
dred and eithty-two marriages.
A Rutherford county man has a razor
that has been muse since 1872.
The Rutherford County Court Clerk is
sued 156 marriage licenses last year.
Many Rutherford county negroes are en-
igrating South and to West Tennessee.
-Four dr0ves Of mules for the South have
recently passed through Lawrenceburg.
John A. johnson, Of Lawrence county,
killed a cstamnunt over three feet in length.
j. W. Childress has been elected Presi-
dent of the First National st Murfreesboro.
Last year one firm in Rutherford county
shipped $50, 1000 worth Of fruit trees to Tex
as.
DR.. l.. W. knight, Of Rutherford county,
lost 81 800 worth Of jackasses BY the cpl
zooty.
AT the recent Municipal election Pulaski
voters were required to show Poll-tax re-
ceipts.
DR.. B. Sears, agent of the Peabody fund,
has sent 81 800 Of it to the Memphis school
board.
The Chattanooga cotton factory is to be
started next week. 1t will have 1000
looms.
Knoxville has a negro lawyer named
Yardly who has been admitted to practice
In the Federal Court
The body Of Jack Branner, who wss
drowned In the Holston river at Knoxville
Jan. l, has been recovered.
Owing to blockade Of railroad freights,
there were 800 horses at Chattanooga on
the 11th inst. waiting shipment South.
Sheriff Garner, Of Lawrence county, a
few days ago accidentally discharged his
pistol and wounded his pantaloons badly.
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Empress and son passed through the rooms
filed with people all in the deepest mourn
ing aud gave their hands to be kissed. The
Imperialists expect a speedy restoration Of
the Empire with the Empress as regent.
Bourbon Fusion. sE1
PARIS, Jan. 16.-It is rumored in lobbies
Of the Assembly that coalition has been
effected between the legitimists and sup
porters of the House of Orleans.
The Carlist war Getting seriOus.
Madrid, Jan. 16-Reports from the
North represent that the Carliss insur-
gents are acting with terrible cruelty to-
wards inhabitants who refuse to join their
ranks. Many cases of murder and musila-
ton are reported, and hundreds of young
men have been forced into the service Of
the insurgents.
Mexico Brewing Another Revelation.
MATAAloRAs, Jan. 16.-The election In
Mexico for Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court will soon take place. There are
eight candidates, including Gen. Escobada
and Riva PalOceras. In the event Of the
death Of the President the Chief Justice
succeeds to the Executive which makes the
position only second to the Presidency.
So many aspirants being ct work warrants
the belief that serious trouble will grow out
OF it, if not another revolution.
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Condensed TeIegramx.

In 1872 the total valuation Of property in
Kansas was $40 9,2S5, ,149; this now S127,-
6GO,937. The bonded debt of the State is
s., ,336,675.
Cincinnati has been entertaining The
National Convention of Bill Posters.
New York reports $l35,000 fire in a
dry goods store last night.
Sue Anthony presided over the National
Suffrage Association in Washington yester-
day.
Some so buildings we're burned in Green
vile, Pa, yesterday morning.
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Superheated.
Fast FrelZhla.
COmhnHfihlo StAne.

CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-The First Congre-
gstional Church, corner of Washington and
Ann streets, took fire about $50 O'Clock
this evening, and was entirely consumed.
1t was one of the finest stone structures in
the country, costing $175, 600. The last of
its Indebtedness had just been paid off.
Great sympathy is felt for Rev. DR.. Good
win, the pastor. The parsonage adjoining
is being abandoned to the flames.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-01-17
HOUSE.


At the expiration ofthe morning hour the
bill to make Colorado State went over with
out action and the House went into COM
mittee of the whole on the consular bill.
Without making much progress the COM
mittee rose at O'Clock, and the House pro-
ceeded to the consideration gof the Okla
hama Indian Territory bill. 1t was charged
in the course of debate, that the real mo-
tive in pressing the bill was to allow rail-
road companies to grab large tracts Of land
in the Indian Territory, to which they
would become entitled ss soon as the coun-
~ was sectionalized. Finally, on motion
of Mr.. Garfield, the bill was laid on the ia
bic, SO to 45.
Mr.. Perce from the Committee on Edu-
cation and Labor reported back Senate bill
amending the Agricultural College act by
extending the time for granting lands.
Passed.
House adjourned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-01-17
NEW YORK.
The Doomed Stokes.

New YORK, Jan. 16.-In an interview
Yesterday, one of the prosecuting counsel
in the Stokes case said be thought it would
be very difficnlt to have stay of the pro-
ceedings procured, and there will be even
greater difficulty in the prisoner being able
10 secure new trial.
Geo. Sheffiin, arrested on the charge of
killing his wife Tuesday night, says The
wounds were inflicted by her parmOur, a
barkeeper, whom be found in the house
when he entered.
San Domingo.
The steamer Tybee arrived TO day and
Enings full confirmation of the lease of Sa-
mana Bay to the American Company, and
.oflits ratification by the Dominican Gov
eminent.
Superheated.
The Board of Fire Underwriters yester-
Day appointed committee to consider the
subject of fires originating from superheat-
ed steam.
Fast FrelghIs.
1t is stated that the preliminaries have
been agreed upon for rapid transit scheme
of an extensive character, to be carried out
under the auspices of consolidation Of
the principal railroads centering in this
city.
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One Of the girls who greeted Washington
with song of welcome on the occasion Of
his entry into Newburyport, Mass, has just
died in that town. 1872 will long be re-
membered by these singers as the most dis
astrous in their history. Several thousand
of them persisted miserably in that brief
tWelvemonth.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-01-17

Those little brothers! viii we never hear
the last OF them? On the contamination of a
recent marriage in an up town family, a
visitor unwisely observed to the youngster,
"You're brother-in-iaw now, Tommy"
eyes" said Tommy putting out his cheeks
Extensively, "but ma says will be an uncle
by and by"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-01-17

We are learning from our exchanges ev-
cry day that ''the arbitrary power Of high
handed anarchy is marching across the
ruins OF constitutional liberty" In view
OF this steady movement, it is difficult to
tell how to address letter so as to reach it.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-01-17
A Lift of $4,000.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. l6.-At Lancaster
yesterday, while two colfederates engaged
the cashier Of the Mechanics Bank in
front, third entered by the rear and stole
S46OO0 in b4ndy.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-01-17
A Doctor Kills Himself.

TORONTO, Ont, Jan. 16.-Dr. Jones,
Homeopathic physician, died suddenly last
night, after taking dose Of chloral hydrate
which had been administered at his own
request after painful surgical operation.
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Declared Oh.

SAN Francisco, Jan. 16.-The four
mile running race between Phil. Sheridan
and Trad. Stevens is declared of, Phil.
Sheridan being disabled.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-01-17
Another Cold snap On Us.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 16.-The thermome-
ter fell 81 degrees to-day. AT midnight it
stands at % and falling; cloudy. A light
snow fell at dark.
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During The three moths ending Dec. 81,
1872, there was SI16,9546G worth of real
estate transferred il Rutherford county.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-The Committee
on WAYS and Means on next Tuesday will
consider the subject of refunding the cotton