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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-12-26

The New York Herald deliberately
discusses the Speakership of the
Lext House of Representatives, and
naIrows down the probabilities TO
Gilbert g. Walker of Virginia,
Michael G. Kerr of Indiana, and S.
$. Cox, or Fernando Wood of New
York. Walker is regarded as not
having the necessary Congressional
experience, though it is con -eded
that he is ii man OF energy and abil-
tiles, who is likely to make his mark.
Kerr has had experience and is pro-
nOnncrd one of the purest, ablrst
and soundest men in the Demo-
cratic party, and it is urged that his
election as Speaker would have the
advantage of silenclng all adverse
iicis,n by the Republican press.
Cox is spoken of in high terms as to
ch irac;er and qualifications, though
his success is not predicted. Wood,
it is thought, would excite more
positive feelings, both Of favor and
r-rugnance, than any Of the others.
Whetli, r he can succeed OF not is
left in doubt-V. q Times.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-12-26
The Rush to Kansas and Colorado.

The indications are that the rush to Kan
sas and Colorado will he greater than ever
i'll 1874. The shortest way to reach the far
West is through St. Louis, the great Niissis-
slppi Valley City, of over 900 inhabi-
tants, and thence west over the st. Louis
Kansas City and Northern Short Line, which
reaches all the great land grants in the
West, and rIiEs SIX fast express trains. two
more than any other read, between the Mis-
sissippi and Missouri rivers. This road, i'll
the last two years, has expended over two
million dollars, besides earnings in extraor-
binary improvements of roadway. i'll relay
ing its line with the best quality of new
steel and iron rails, on bread new ties. and
in passenger equipment, having substituted
for ordinary cars new reclining chair coach
es with every appliance for comfort and
safety, being elegantly fitted with dressing
rooms, with toilet conveniences for ladies
and gentlemen and families travelling with
children, free of any extra charge. Any
ticket agent selling through tickets to tho
West will furnish tickets by this excellent
route through st. Louis over the st. Louis.
Kansas City and Northern Short Line, the
best and shortest to Kansas Colorado, Ne
braska, California, and the Great West-it
being the only line running through cars
between ST. Louis and Omaha. For map
and circulars and timetables address either
+. A. Palmer, indianapolis, Ind, or p. b.
Great, St Louis either of whom will furnish
any information desired.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-12-26
HHNBERS ELECT TO THE CEaTEyyEL
EXHIBITION.

Governor Kellogg has appointed
Hon. H, BOnZanO, Effin. ham Law
rence, ESQ, and General Antlerso !,
members OF The State Board of
Managers of the Centennial EXhi-
bition. Ii was intended to confer
one of these appointments on Major
Edward Gottheil, who represented
our State most crcditably both at
the Paris and Vienna Exhibitions,
but, unfortunately, this gentleman
is now |, ing sick at the Hotel Dieu,
suffering from an attack of paralysis
which may cOhfine HIM to his room
tor long time to Come.
Mr.. John Lynch. who holds the
appointment from PRESIDENT Grant,
as com missioner at large, and Mr..
Bouzano, We learn, Will shortly
leave for Washington ard Philadei-
p!iia, to attend to matters connect ed
with these duties.-N. o. Times.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-12-26

The 81 ANDER SUBTITLE suits
of Miss Edna Dean Proctor against
F. ID. MuultOn for 100000 for Ii
t'eiOus words against Miss Proctor
in the statement made by Moulton
in the Deecher-TiltOn revelation
last summer, was compromised and
the suit suspended, by Moulton
agreeing TO ray Miss ProctOr's law
yers, and all costs of the suit, alto
getl,er amounting to- &4,375. The
suit Of T,Iton VIZ. Beeca II was con-
tinued to the january fern of the
court,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-12-26

'.sil'e hath tied
Sharp toathed uukiHtines, like a NJ, ure
here"
How often do we see the poor
way i;.rer struggling along the rug
g,.d path Of life, who had been
brought down carrying the heavy
baidc.is of IL mistaken friend, and
having spent fortune ausi name IN
accomplishing tor him his desired
cud. was left 10 poverty and shame;
seldom met by the one he helped
but with The criLrst au~tciity that
could Shroui the countenance of IL
selfish migrate.
Who would not rather suif'rr and
bear the cputuneiy Of the whole
world and he II man of generous III
Srinct>, than 10 be the happy posses
Sur of earthly greatness without il
soul
We know a man. He once WAS
our warm friend. lie WIS possessed
of in eIii5 encr, of noble aspirations,
of pure and high ambitions, of gen
trOus Sym;,athicS. He joined hans
self to ole OF our bltterest foes "a
man who possessed only the talent
of ceSure and criticism. a keen ton
gued, selfish peice OF human flesh.
without sense of feeling. who check
red 'every noble expression of his lofty
soul?
From thence, that hand we once
were wont to take with n friendly
grasp, became an icicle that thrill
ed our every touch and hushed back
every warm emotion of our heart.
That man, " we have served two
hard campaigns, AMI pitched his
standard i'll The foremost fields; by
us his greatness grew; his years
grew with it; bat his ingratitude
Outgrew them BOTH This is ii pro
gressive age, and while zoe are con
sitlerably behind, or, for once left
"we are still in the ring" and We do
hope in time, by perseverance and
the pursuit of an honorable course,
with the exercise of better Judge
lnent, to make our influence etf.c
tive first to our own itereSt, then,
should not the renet of our friend
have completely SOured our milk
of human Kindness, we will share
with him the fruits of an honest la
bo.. Bat, while we morailze thus.
the world and its people are NOV
ing onward; officials occupying high
positions are being swept from pow
or and ilace, nations are trembling,
states and governments are being
OvethrOwn, and nO man dare say
what a day may bring forth Aud
while we are no part OF this great
governmental machinery, we ara
watching It's political changes, and
in catching occasional Gimp SEES of
our elevated friend, we shall endev-
or to make him feel the keen point
of his iusr altitude.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-12-26

In speaking of tho Presidents
message, the New York Republic
says: @We have published in the
last three issues of this paper, un-
der the head of Public Opinion
the views of the leading newspapers
Of the country on the Presidents
Message. Probably during his tenn
Of Office the present Executive has
not composed a State paper which
has commanded more attention or
universal commentator. The Re-
publican Press are not alone in their
appreciation of the views expressed
and in the important suggestions
contained in the Message; but
many Of the oldest and more firmly
established Democrat and indepen-
dent newspapers of the country
have eyinced AN appreciation of the
earn~stness and soundness of the
Presidents views on various public
matters by q practical Endorsement
Of them in their editorial columns.
The firm stand taken Ivy the Presi-
dent in relation to the outrages per-
petrated for political purposes in
the South has been source of sin
cere cOngratulatiOn to the Repub.i
cans in tho section, and more espec
tally in the disOrdered States of
Mississippi, and Louisiana, and we
have no doubt will be productive Of
the best results"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-12-26
Tllton and Beecher-A Private Arrange
ment.

There were several things i'm the
proceedings in court in the Beecher-
TiltOn case to confirm the suspicion
that it Is i'll fact all privately set
tied.
In the first place, TiltOn's aflida-
Wit is devoted chiefly TO stating
what he is unable to prove.
liz the second place, Mr. Evart's
remarks showed that the dispute
about the bill of particulars is an
empty sham. ''Let it be alleged"
he said, "that it occurred within Il
specified time, a fortnight, perhaps.
And then the case was adjourned.
Could these things be, unless it
was already determined by u bar
gain between the parties that the
great scandal shall never be subs
.ected to Il legal investigation
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-12-26

DELEGATIONS of cOlOred men
from northern aud western \ labania
are visiting this Slate with Il vrw
of selecting homes for themselves
ard friends, believing Mississippi
to be i'll every respect more coll
genial to their personal, financial
and political interest than the state
from which they are DESTROYS of
enligrating. We have no doubt it
will prove so and say to them
they are welcome, AS Mississippi
has an abnii'!aac.. of Ontly ing acres
that sadly heed the strong arms Of
the laborpr to render them prUduc-
tive. Grenada Republican.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-12-26
A Merry Christmas.

This morning we greet our read. r
one day hi cad Of time, wishing
them all IL ''Nlsrry Christmas and "A
Happy New Year." May the days
pastime lie fraught with pleasant
experiences and joyous memories,
and may its many happy returns be
our several lots.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-12-26

2. - Ancient Languages.
3. " g Mathematics.
4. :. 8 Philosophy.
). g :. History and Science.
d PARTMENTS.
1. Preparatory School.
.. Normal School.
3. Music School.
t. Art School.
.. School of Modern Languages.
6. Agricultural School.
Z. Commercial School.
s. Law School.
The next Term will begin on the
first OF February, 1875. New stu
dents ire requested to enter early
in January.
Beard, Tuition, Fuel, Washing,
&c, one Term, SSS,O 10000 Cat
aIoeues for graluitous distribution.
Students can attend Baptist, Meth
odiSt, Christian. Presbyterian, or
Catholic churches.
Students received at any degree
Of advancement and lit amy time.
SEVEN STERN FACTS.
L. ~ WV >ht'' Soiit . vi
like grad. in the world.
2. In four Specialties, it challenges
competition.
). No Institution less slaviSh or
more progressive,
4. 1t eNempIifies that an Instiiu-
ton may be very good and very
cheap. though contrary to the dogma
of some.
,. 1t EducateS males and females,
which is natural and right. now so
decided by experts, but long ago by
common sense.
g. No expense will he spared to
procure teachers of the finest talent
III Europe or America.
Z. 1t is truly National Institute,
aud the you lis of all sections are
solicited to peome and form friends
ships that will SO greatly tend 10
make us in truth Il united people,
and perpetuate our liberties.
Tue Home College for the North
and The South. Sectional prejudices
must lie destroyed or true National
patriotism will cease to exist. There
is no way SO et1ec i've as to bring to-
gether he noblest youths from ALL
Seciion and have it ut heart the
making of them devoted friends in
College days.
PATRIOTS AND PiIILANTHROPISTS
everywhere, are requested TO con-
slider and encourage this enterprise.
80 .O0G :. holarships and
,O00 $500 Scholarships are to be
disposed of.
100000 copies of the next Illus
tratrd Annual Catalogue, contain
ing SO pages each, will be issued,
80 pages OF which are offered to the
public as an advertising medium.
For catalogue, address
JNO. NJ. WALTON, President.
/ L.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-12-26
10th ACADEMIC YEAR.

The School is in one of the rich :
est aud most charming agricultural
counties in America, in the heart of
the famous Blue Grass country in
Sumner county, Tenn a lovely val
ley lying between a range of the
Cumberland Mountains and the
Cumberland River in II beautiful
little city of vines and flowers. con
tanning $500 inhabItants, distin-
.uished for intelligence and refine
m.nt, hospitality and generosity.
This place WAS selected after can
vassing the advantages and induce
ments offered at all The most noted
FONTS in our country
Sirteen Members in the Faculty.,
IA number of whom have the highest
national reputation, both as teach
rrs and authors, and will be iE-
creased TO % the next Academic
year.
The fire Schools Of the College Course
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-12-26

A Michigan farmer complains
hat ne is rot receiving half the Cam
paign speeches this year necessary
10 light his fires and he has had to
make shaving contract with "a
cooper shop
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-12-26
PROCEEDINGS OF TEs: TAXPAYERS
C.IIEilfEX.


Pursuant TO call, Il me- ting of the
tax pa, ers of Madison county was
held at Odd Fellows Hall, on Sat
urday, Dec. 19tt.
Judge j. w. Downs WAS called Ia
preside, and Emmett l.. Ross was
chosrn S,ecretar y.
Oh motion of Mai. II. s. Foote,
IA committee, OF three WAS appointed
,.y the Chair to prepare suitable
resolutions to he presented to the
meeting. Whcreupon Maj. III. 5.
Fooie, Dr. y. b. Olive ami Mr. t.
l.. Holiday were appointed. and re-
tired, and shortly reported the fol
lowing
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS, 1t is apparent to every
unhiaS,d mind in the State ot Mis-
sisSip,i. thai the burdens OF the tax
pay crs, throughout the length and
breadth of the commonwealth, are
greater than they can bear, and
totally out of proportion to the
benefits conferred by the Govern
ment which they support.
Therefore be it ResOired by the Tar
Payers Of MADISON County, That We
send IA dele CATION to the State Con-
vention OF Tax Payers, which meets
in jackson on the 4th day of Janu-
AIRY, aud that we enjoin upon them
to participate, III every legitimate
way, in all measures which tend to
bring before the Legislature and
the country the enOrm;ty OF the
taxation which burdens this peop.e,
and TO acluaint that former body
with the immediate necessity OF the
reduction of the same, and the cut
ting down of the number of officials
in the State, who, by their enormous
and numerous salaries, required by
law to be paid, have baEkrupted,
disheartened and well nigh ruined
oar people.
Which was adopted.
1t was then moved that CON-
mittee of three be appointed to
select suitable delegates to the State
Convention. The Chair appointed
Maj. II. $. Foo:e, Jr., DIR. Oar. San
ders, and J. X. Kearney, who re
ported the following
DELEGATES
Gen. JOS. Il. Davis, Z. Ii. Palmer.
Dan. Sutherland, j. L. Averitt, jeff.
Alsworth. T. j. Smith Vaniz, w.
a. kearuey, 7. j. Gee, S. s. CAL
hoou, Geo. Hume, w. 3. Kicks. S.
a. ID. Greaves, j. A. p. Campbell,
L. c. BoswOrth, o. Il. Singleton,
Thos. A. Phillips, James Wales, Is.
j. Semmes, Phil. Saunders, rolored,
jeff. Jones, colcred, Geo. Winters,
colored, james Garrett, cOlored.
ALTERNATEs:
7. +. Singleton, Robt. Powell,
Newton Holiday, Jas. A. Reid,
james Mcfarland, Jack Nichols,
VIM. Priestly, tieo. Handy. John
Handy, E. L. Ross, J. w. Downs.
John Garrett, COL, n. Ii. Thompson,
DIR. w. S. G. Walker, l.. II. Pearce,
j. Stadeker. g. L. Gross, b. f.
Mann, Amos Drane, colOred, John
Lee, co!Ored.
1t was then moved and adopted
that the Chairman be authorized to
add any further names to the dele
CATION that he might think proper.
The following resolution was then
adopted:
ResOIred, That this Convention,
AS now organized, be constituted ii
permanent organization 20 be known
as the Tax-Payers' League Of Madi
son county, subject to call at an
early day, by the President, for the
transaction of such business as may
properly come before it, affecting
the interests Of the taxpayers of
the county.
Upon motion, the Canton papers
were requested to publish the pro-
ceedings.
The Convention then adjourned.
j. w. DOWNS, Chmn.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-12-26

One of the worst of childhood
griels is suLjecti0a to balties. They
are to be found in every school and
on every street, the boys who knock
your hat down over your eyes and
chuck YOU under the chin, calling
you ''l,ub," and steal your cap and
trip you up for fun of seeing you
fall down, and dare yOu to tight,
you ten years, they tourteeE. We
have vivid remembrance of one such
bully, and our suffering at his hand,
and We now declare, minister or no
minister, if we ever meet him again
he had better look out. There is
nothing more exasperating to us
than to see large boys imposing on
small ones. Let schoolrnaSters give
such yong Herods the rattan in
liberal measure. But alas for the
lads who have year after year to
submit to the ruffian impOsitions.
To be chased aud pulled and mauled
and he able to do nothing in return
but bite Your lip and clinch your
fist and wish you We're a foot taller.
Grenada Republican.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-12-26

We are glad 10 announce to our
Ie.siers the:c'nuin"' quiet STA e vi
affairs in ~. Hill Ci y.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-12-26
CLOTHING.
and will sell

and Will sell
SADDLES -. Etc.
lower than heretofore known in this mar
<et. All transactions CASH from this
late. Sept. 10, 1S14-tf
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-12-26

Subscribe for the CITIZEN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-05

From the Hickman (Ky.) Courier, Jan. SO.l
Paducah is ten miles on an air line
from Metropolis, and the bend in the
river between the places makes 1t i'm.
possible to see any portion OF one of
those places from the other. Yet the
people of Metropolis saw Paducah very
distinctly the other day, if the following,
from the Metropolis Journal, may be re-
lied upon: "A most remarkable phe-
nomenon was witnessed yesterday morn
ing by some of the citizens of this place.
Directly after sun-up, a dark bank OF
clouds lay close TO the horizon in the CT
rection OF Paducah, obscuring the golden
haired king Of the day, and just above
this dark embankment, mirrored in
clear and serene deep blue sky, the city
of Paducah appeared, with all its spires,
houses, streets, wharves, ETC., clearly
visible. The mirage appeared about 40
degrees above the horizon. AT the time
the beholder could see three steamboats,
at the wharf, the Tennessee river, the
tow-heads, and, in fact, the entire city,
all appearing as natural as life, except
that everything seemed magni6ed TO
twice the natural size" A gentleman
who came down on the Fisk verified the
appearances so far as the steamboats,
we're concerned. This and one other
are the only instances Of the appear
ance of the mirage III this section that
we have ever heard of.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-05
The patrot Headquarters.

In the vicinity of the village on Kong
Island, in Faboon river, Africa, there is
stupendous cotton tree, the wide
spread and gigantic arms of which have
served from time immemorial as lodg-
ing place not only for the parrots be-
longing to this part of the country. but,
one might be tempted to believe, for all
in Africa. Those birds usually spend
an hour or more in adjusting themselves
in their proper places at night, during
which time they keep up such loud
and incessant screaming that you can
not be heard anywhere in the vicinity
without raising the voice considerably
above the ordinary pitch. AT length
they are quietly seated, when they com
mence what very closely resembles a
musical concert; this they continue
about an hour longer. At regular in
tervals during the night they sing out as
if they were keeping watch. The ma
tives say the concerts have been Dor
rowed from them; and the practice of
keeping watch they suppose to have
been derived from vessels lying at anchor
in the river. These conjectures will not
appear improbable to those who are ac-
quainted with the singular aptitude OF
these birds to catch and initiate the
sounds of human voice. They are never
molested; their powers OF utterance, IN
the estimation Of the African, are so
close an approximation of human
speech that to kill and eat them would
be almost equivalent to murder and can
nibalism,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-05
FOREIGN.

LONDON, February 5.-McDonald, a
workingman, was elected as the work
ingmen's candidate for Ssffordshire.
The miners paid the expenses Of the
election.
The latest advices from Cape Coast
Castle to-day are Of highly encouraging
character. The British troops are within
one days march Of Coalansie, the Ash
antee capital, and it is confidently ex-
pected the King will surrender imme-
distely on the entry Of the British troops.
The King sent German missionary to
Walsley to sue for peace, the FIRST en-
bassy for that purpose having failed.
Further official adYices received this
morning from Cape Coast Castle state
that the King of Ashantee has renewed
ovsrtures for peace TO Woolsley, and
offered to pay 100000 indemnity. By
the King orders the white men recently
taken prisoners by the Ashsutees have
been released.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-05
Rinmnrck,s saanners.

At ball Bismarck once CHANGED to
meet the celebrated Pauline Lucca, and
addressed her without previous introduc-
ton. The prima donna resented this
as presumptious, not knowing who he
was. When she presently discovered it
was Bismarck she had sighted, she
sought an opportunity to apologize.
Bismarck, holding out his hand to her,
said: 1t is for me, madam, to apollo
gize for my intrusiyeness. Let there be
peace between us; it would be sad if the
two greatest persons in Prussia should
be at enmity with each other" After
ward Lucca and Bismarck met at Ischl,
and the great singer, wishingt to befriend
q poor photographer, suggested to the
count that lie should consent to sit with
her for portrait on the same card. The
proposal was no sooner made than car
ried out.
At another ball at the Berlin court
one Of the fair queens of society became
the object of Bismarck's attention, and
with characteristic audacity he extended
his hand to pluck without leave flower
from the bouquet which she carried.
She raped his knuckles with her fan,
saving: Pardon, Monsieur lie Compile,
but that flower is not German Statei
YOU must ask for it. There he had the
worst of it. OF the King, Bismarck has
often said some irreverent things, and
once made the remark that +" he could
not do what he liked because he had to
consult with King whom he had not
himself created" A deputation once
waited on him to complain Of heavy tax
alton. Dear, me, gentlemen, do not
think you can become Prussians for
nothing"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-05
Ch,nese Etiquette.

In China a visit of ceremony is con-
Quoted with great pollteness. Your
card must be sent on before you by a
special herald, ting chai"--(the, Chi
nese are well up in the fashion OF cards,
which they have long practieed who
should be dispatched in good time to
allow of proper preparation by those
who are to receive you. Your rank
being stated on your card, you are re-
ceived according to it by the gentleman
upon whom you call. He comes out GER
tain distance, in proportion 70 your rank;
he bows and you bow, while each says
chin chin" and you are invited in; but
at every doorway he pauses and politely
proposes you should precede him, which
You decline as politely, and at last, after
many protestations, he goes first, with
some pretty apology. When the room
is entered, and each is seated, atten-
dants enter with cups of tea and sweet
meats, and the customary compliments
are passed, beginning with Qua shingY'
" What is your honorable nameY What
is vour honorable age2 and fifty ques-
tons which to us seem half rude and al
most insulting; but this curiosity to-
wards an honorable acquaintance is not
considered at all so--indeed, it would
be in Chinese gentlemsn's eyes, very
rude not to make all these inquiries
The orthodox halfhour having passed,
and the business (if any to be transact
ed being over the guest is conducted
away towards the door with the same
ceremony; and is of superior rank to
his host and if he wishes to show him
great respect and honor, he sees him to
his sedan, and waits as he moves away,
bowling profoundly, and exelaiming,
" Chin chinl"