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the jar over which il stood. This. also
crowning disappointment of all-was In
the same condition and contained only
earth-worms. Bailled, but not quite dis
heartened. the treasure-seekers, rs last
resort, dug several feet below where the
central jar had been. They did not find
the treasure they sought. but they ascer-
tanned where il had gone.
They came To water. and thus dscov-
cred the solution of the mystery and what
had robbed them of the gold. They stood
on mere alluyial crust OF oozy soil, I'M
der which the water percolated at some
depth below. The moisture of the earth
had sottened the jars, and the weight of
the treasure had carried away the bottoms
and caused it gradually TO sink lower and
lower. as i'm quicksand, until il had
dropped into the water and, of course, out
of sight.
There was nothing more to be done but
to abandon further operations for the time,
as such result had not been foreseen and
the means for raising the money were not
ut hand. But the following year the doc
tor returned to the bayou with pumping
machine and ample apparatus for his pur-
pose, and after much labor was partially
rewarded for his trouble.
Doubloons and guineas. vases and cas-
kets of precious metals deliberately chased
the handwork of skilled artisans of va
rious races and ages, and gems of price,
which had long lain concealed in the slime
of the forest, again flashed in the sun
beams. But all the lost treasure was not
regained; some of il eluded the closest
scrutiny of avarice or enterprise, and still
lies buried forever under the waters and
the sod of Florida.-&. Nicholas for No
re1nber.
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A Nut for Lawyers TO Crack.

Marriage In the United States is civil
contract and,in Missouri, j. to be solemn
lied by a Justice OF the Peace or licensed
or ordained Minister OF the Gospel. III the
parties to such contract do not appear
before the officer recognized by the law.
Is there a marriage? Would the childrca
of parents not married by such an officer
be legitimate, or could they inherit prop
ertyg II religious society, recognized
by the law, depose from its ministry a
person who, after such expulsion. pei
forms the ceremony Of marriage. Is that
marriage lawful! What constitutes an or
dained minister in the eye OF the law?
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MISCELLANY.
STILL TENA NTED.


Oll house, how desolate thy life
Nay, life and death alike have He'd;
Nor lhrit. nor any song within,
Nor daily thought Tor daily bread.
The dew is nightly on thy heart,
Yet soncthing swett,T To thee clings,
And some who enter think they hear
The murmur OF departing wings
No doubt within the chambers there
Not by the wall nor through the gate,-
Uncount Il tenants come, 10 whom
The house Is not so uesolate.
70 them the walls are white and warm,
The chimneys lure the Laughing flame.
The bride and groom take happy hands,
The newborn babe awaits name.
Who knows what far-off jouneyers
At night return with wan ed ieet,
To cool their fever In the brook,
Or haunt the meadow, clOyer-swect?
Aniyet the morn ing-mOwers find
No footprints In toe grass they NOV,
The waters clear, unwrltten song
ls not Of things that come or go.
lis not forsaken rooms alone
That unseen people love 10 tread,
Nor in the moments only when
The days eluded cares are dead.
To every home. or high or low,
Some unimagincd guests repair
Who come unseen 10 break and bless
The bread and oil they never share.
Hiram Rich, in November Atlantic
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"A few days ago Cyrus Lufkin, Of Pea
body, Mass. caught his foot in the railroad
track. and all efforts to release him were
unavailing. He was held fast for half an
hour, when train of cars came thunder
ing along. The poor fellow saved his life
by throwing himself on one side. but lost
his foot, the cars running over and cutting
il of.
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GAINED
Fifteen Pounds of Flesh

sorrn BERWICK, Me-, Jan. II. 1872.
H. T. sTRvEHs ESQ:
Dear sir-I have had Dyspepsia IN its form for
the last ten years and have taken hundreds dollars
worth OF medicine without obtaining any relief In
september last commenced taking the VFGErISF,
slncc which time my health has steadily improved Nv
food dgcsts well. and ! have gained fifteen pounds
% ngsh There are several others in this place ing
theN E@ETlNk, and all have obtained relief.
Yours truly,
THOMAS T.. MOORE
ONcrseer or the Card Room, Portsmouth Co.'S Mills.
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Dyspepsia.

slMPTOMS-Want OF appetite. rising OF food and
Whu rom the stomach, acidty OF the stomach, heart
burn, dryncss and whiieness Of the tongue In the
morning, sense OF dtsfensiun IN the stomach and
which l. occasionally interrupted by diarrhea; pale
ness 81 the urine. The mouth ~ clammy. has a
sour or bitter taste Other frequent symptoms are
waietbrash. papitation Of the heart headache and dis
orders Of the senses seeing double. etc There Is
general debility languor and aversion To motion: de-
lection OF the spirits, disturbed sleep and frghtful
dreams
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can buy SILVER TIPPED Shoes for their
children, and thereby lessen their shoe bills
two-thirds. For Sale by all Dealers
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ATTEND TO the first symptoms OF Con-
sumption, and that disease may be checked in
Its incipiency. Use Immediately DR.. Wis
harts Pine Tree Tar Cordial, a safe remedy
in all diseases Of the lungs.
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Mr.. Corcoran, of Washington. has
just presented TO the Theological Seminary
OF Virginia $4,000, in bonds and lands,
toward its permanent endowment.
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WISHART'S
Pine Tree TarC Cordial

II is now ffteen years since tho attention OF the
public was nrrt called by Or. l.. O. G. Wshart 20 this
wonderful remedy and 40 well has IL stood the tst nl
entire community. but IL more frequently prescribed
by physicians IA their practice than any other pro.
pfIetary preparation In the country IL Is the vital
principle OF the Pine Tree obtained by a peculiar
process In the distlation OF the Tar by which lts
hghe1 medicinal properties retained. For the
following Complaints Inflammation q the lnnIs.
Coughs Sore Throat and breast. bronchitis. tonslmp-
tion Liver Complaint. Weak stomach. Disease ~ the
kidncys Urinary Complaints. Nervous Dehliy, Dys-
pepsa aud diseases arising from an impure condluon
of the hlood-there IL remedy IN the world thht mas
becn used SO successfully can show such number
OF marvellous cures The following VIII -erN. W SNOW
the estimation IN which this sovereign remedy y held
BY thuse who have used ~
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FEEL MYSELF 4 NEW MAN.

NArIcK. Mass. June list iss2.
Dear Sirlhruugh the advice and earnest persuasion
Of Rev T. :. Best. OF this place. have been taking
NEGETlNE for Dyspepsia. ~ which have suffered
for years. have used only bottles, and already
feel myself a new Llan Respectfully,
DIR. !. W. CARTER.
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Con.ump,ion for Tcn Ycar. Cured.

DR l. O. e. wfsHART. Dear slr-i am grateful 10
you from the fact that you have made medicine lhat
will cure the disease OF the Lungs. Ny wife has hai
the Consnnpti for ten years. Physicians had told
me that they could only patch her nn for the time
being She confined 20 her bed. and had been ior
some time heard OF your pine Tree Tar Cordial
and secured one bottle; u relieved her congh she
has now finished her fourth hottie and IL able 20 40
Inc work for her family, and may God speed you on
with your great discovery aud you have made for
REV r. n HOPKINS,
jackson Center. Shelby Co., ONO.
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What ! Know About Vegetine.

SouTH BosToN. May 9, $50
IT, II. STEVENS:
Dear sir-I have had considerable experience with
the NfGErINE Fer Dyspepsia. General Debility and
impure blood the NFeETINK IL superior to anything
which have ever used. | commenced taking NEoE-
TINE about the middle of last winter and after using
Few bottles II entirely cured of dyspepsia. and
my blood never was In so good condition as az the
present time. IL viii afford me pleasure 10 give any
further particulars relative to what know about this
good medicine. 70 any who viii call address
AZ my residence. so Athens street.
Very respectfully.
MONROE PARKER. 3s6 Athens street.
vEGETINE Is SOLD by ALL DRUGGISTS.
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DIR wfsuARr PntLADKLruIAi Dear Sir-Durng
visit Philadelphia some itrce years ago. wassul
fcrng from severe cold. aud was induced 20 take
bottle Of your Pine Tree Tar cordial, which had the
effect OF curing me- In few days. ! have used ~
nv family ever since and am Of the opinion tlh "
saved the life Of my daughter, who was suffering rom
severe and painful cough. " the publication 81 TINS
will be OF any service. You ~ liberty To Use ~
Yours respectfully. -
join lIODN EFT 81. LOUIS. Mo
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4 Source Of Great Anxiety.

Ny daughter has received great henent from the
OF ' EoEttNE. Her declining health source Of
great anxiety TO an 81 her friends. few bottles 81
the NLGETINE rcsof cd her health strength and appc
lite. n H. TiIDFN
1ns and Real Estate Agt, 40 Sears Building
Boston, Macs. June 8, 1871
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-10-24
THE TEXAS BORDER.

GALVESTON, Oct. IA Browns
Vile special says the organization
OF bandits 70 invade Texas is partly
suspended on account of high Wa
ter. On this side there is an al
most lnpaSsiibie condition of the
country. Information has been
received from undoubttd sources
that be "lau ot operation is to stiike
The def 'Imert of troops stationed
TO prevent the crossing of stolen
cattle. and then murder and moi
generally. Cctina heads the move
meat. People on this side are Or
eanizing to defend themselves.
The military are in possession of
the FACTS and are on the alert.
Mounted men are held ready TO
move at short notice. A border
war has never been more INN nent.
The railroad between this city and
BiazOS. which was SO badly damaG-
Ell by + ie idte storm, is soil out OF
order.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-10-24

I'VE call attention 10 extracts from
the proceedings of the Chattanooga
Convention, to be found in another
column. AS we had anticipated.
the convention met III perfect har-
mony and good will, "with malice
toward none, with. ciagav for all"
The long series of local criminalities
that have cursed our fair land al
most increasingly for tue past few
months, seem to thoroughly engage
the attention of the convention.
Any movement looking to the
checking of these disgraceful out
breaks, that may be effected by
this convention, will receive the
warm and grateful thaui Of the
entire South.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-10-24

NJ. Editor Il am a cOiored man,
but l own property IL this county,
and while ] vote with the Reruo li
can party III support of the grand
National platform, which secures to
me my civil and political liberty,
| will not be accused without Il
word on my part, OF being instru-
mental in tranpling upon the rights
aud privileges of a certain class
(the Whites, whose success is essen
tiai, to great extent, to our own
prosperity. l am, sir, "A MISSISSIPPI
plan by birth, and though | was
educated abroad, this is ny no me
and | intend to live and die labor
ing IN the interest and for the pros
perIty of my State. Indeed, sir, |
am a States rights man, aud if the
prominent educated whites of the
State would come forward and plan
and execute for the colored people,
instead Of boring us with a set of
probIgate fools, who have done
nothing but ALLEVIATE us trom that
OCitSi SltSS ~ " W
reserve from all our political affairs,
Ga high mark OF their intellectual
capacity,) we were made to believe
was from peculiar antipathy to
our race. | say, if the prominent
white men would come forward and
counsel and advise with the better
class of our colored people, IN a
charitable and friendly manner,
they, the colOred people, would soon
become subservient, and under their
intellectual ard logical reasoning
would become inseparably united
with the whites in advocating those
civil and political principles which
would redcund to the greatest adj
vantage and prosperity to our pee
pie and our State. Yours, etc.
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We publish elsewhere a synopsis

We publish elsewhere a synopsis
from the speech of that great South
ern Ciscero, A. ii. Stephens, OF
Georgia, delivered at Augusta re-
Gently, in which he takes occasion
.tc commend, in Inquest terms. the
action of the President in the Louis
isiana mudGle. Mr.. Stephens makes
a plain statement, that the prompt
action of the President IN this mat
ter was the only thing that could
possibly satisfy the nation. In such
An emergency, the voice of the ex
ecutive may not be Silent One of
the contestant elements was Deces-
saTily rigb t, and the other as neces-
sarily wrong. The Kellogg faction
had reigued. undisturbed aud I'M
disputed. for over a year -recOg-
niZed by Congress and by the en-
tire Union as the Law full State gov
eminent of Lou isiana, and its over
throw by armed force was necessar-
lily looked upon a. rebellion against
the laws of the Safe and those of
the United States. The President
could not pause for a moment in
such a Case his -Guty was plain
and memorable. Acaichy and re-
bellion must he put down, and the
riehting of all allege wrongs and
Outrages against the rights of eli
Zenship must be arb srated by the
regular legal tribunals.
We direct attention to the words
of NJ. Stephens in an another col
u1an.
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'Ssszs Principles.

The AMERICAN CITIZEN while
earnestly advocating the principles
and doctrines of the Republican
party, will be equally Jealous in
urging retrenchment and reform III
all branches of The government.
1t will expose and denounce dis
honesty and extravaganza III ali
public officials.
1t viii labor to sustain itself as :,
respectable Journal, eschewIng bill
lingsgate, ridicule, and opprobrious
epIthets, employing in place thereof,
arguments appealing to the wisdom
and intelli gence of the people, be-
lieving that by SO doing it will mer-
it end receive the sup, port of all
good citizens.
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of the States in the

ministrations of the States in the
South.
Some additional national legisla
ont the ends OF Justice. and DO
away with the mock trials that reign
supreme IN thessSouth. We should
recommend that the authority of the
United States Courts be extended
so as to take cogniZance of these
bloody crimes which are fife iii he
South Take Il view OF our fair
land that is under the hhghtIn9
curse, aud who can deny that somc-
thing must be done.
He then gave "a detailed account
Of the Brooks Baxter troubles In
Arkansas, and after thanking the
convention and mblage for
their attention he closed.
SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
CHATTANOOGA, Oct. 1.-THE
Convention was called to order at
10 a. M, by General Nciil, of Texas,
one Of the Vice Presidents.
The chairman of the Committee
on Facts and Statistics desired to
receive reports OF Outra%eS.
The committee Of correspondence
announced that they were ready to
report They read letter from ex-
Governor Davis, Of Texas, and one
from Mr.. Brewster, OF Alabama.
The letter Of Governor Davis was
very long, occupying an hour in its
delivery, and WAS mastery effort,
proving that the same spirit actu-
ated the white proportion of the
Southern people as in 1860 and
1861, and that IA new rebellion was
forming. In regard to corruption,
be said Kellogg and Moses might
6e corrupt, but knowing the Demo
Gratis as he did, their assertions to
that effect was proof 10 the contra
~ in his mind. He thought Sum
ner's plan OF wiping out State lines
in the South the wisest, but that it
was mi ossib!e. lie favored com
pulsory education by Congress-, and
"a prompt relief when the state Off
GERS are seized by fraud and corrup-
ton.
An address from Mr.. Brewster, of
Monroe, Louisiana, was read to the
effect that the great want of the
South is porui.r education. which
should be sustained by Congress
and which should teach morality
and obedience to law, not to ad
miTt aSSasSinS and murderers.
Equal rights and justice to all
should be maintained.
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STEPHENS ON THE Sg.gp.

We publish the following synop-
Sis OF tle speech of NJ. Stephens at
Augusta Ga, the 18th inst, for
what ever it is worth.
AUGUSTA, GA, Oct. 1G.-Hon.
A. II. Stephens spoke to the citizens
OF Angus a Cor about two hours aud
half. He reviewed the history OF
the government from The foundation
20 the present time, showing the
great struggle has ALWAYS been be
tween cputTalism and constitution
aIi*m. The passage of the civil
Iigh,s bill would work great evil,
and destroy he public school sys-
tenn in the South. He referred to
President Grant !; would do him
Justice he had done his duty. AS
to the third term, he had no oliec-
ton: saw no reason why Il Pres
ident who executed the laws faiths
fully should not be elected for q
third term if the people desired it.;
had looked into the Louisiana cues
ton saw no sense in abusing the
President for his action in that af-
fair; spoke hopefully Of the future
OF The Republic &: advised his hear
ers 10 obey the laws, suppress law
lessness, and be true to the Consti-
tuition and Union, as established by
our fathers proclaimed himself Il
JeflersoniaE Democrat, and bad
great faith in the triumph OF those
principals. Mr.. Stephens had an
immense audience, and spoke with
clearness and vigor, exhibiting no
signs Of WEAKNESS.
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~ SADDLES. Etc.
The Rush to Kansas and Colorado.

The indications are that the rush to Kan
and Colorado viii be greater than ever
in fS14. The shortest way to reao h the lar
West is through st. Louis, the great Afissis-
slppi VALLEY City, of over 450, 0O0 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 run, SIX fast express trains two
more chan any other road, between the Mis-
sissippi ard Missouri rivers. This road. in
the last two years, has expended over two
million dollars. besides earnings in ext riloF-
binary inIpr0v eIIsents of roadway, IN relay
ing its line with the best quality Of new
steel and ron rails on broad 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 drcssiu q
rooms, with toilet convenences ior ladies'
and gentlemen and families travelling with
children, free of any extra charge. Any
ticket agert selling through tickets to the
West viii furnish tickets by this excellent
route through st. Louis over the ST. Louis
Kansas City and Northern Short Line, he
best and shortest to Kansas Colorado Ne
braska, California, and the Great West-it
being the Only line running through ears
between st. Louis and Omaha. For map
and circulars and time tables, address either
+. A. Palmer, Indianapolis Ind, or L. l..
Groat, st. Louis, either of whom will furnish
any information desired.
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OLD BiE GOOD.

The old seambOat Elephant made
one celebrated trip from New Or
leans in 81. Her time was made "A
matter of record. She was four
weeks three days and six hours.
Comingup from New Orleans once,
the Captain WAS sitting at the table,
and he noticed several big hulks of
fellows serving as cabin boys. He
called the steward to him, and says
he: " Don't you think it would look
a d-n sight better to have boys
waiting Gu the table? l dent like to
see men film the place of cabin
boys. Let 'em go. and get some
young chaps" "Why Captain"
says the steward, "them fellows
were boys when the? left New Or
leans" The Captain went out on
the roof
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-10-24

Gen. A. j. Stewart has been
unanimously elected Chancellor OF
the University Of Mississippi. Gen
eral Stewart is a graduate of West
Point-was Lieutenant General in
the Confederate army. As an edu-
Gator, he has had many years ex-
pericnce, having been assistant
professor of mathematics as Vest
Point for two years, and professor
ut Cumberland University, Lebdn-
non, Ev.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-10-24

they have Il wonderful man mp
ia New Haven, Connect ut, by the
unclassic ard unpoctje name of
Brown, J. 4. Brown. Brown pos
seses the wonderful power OF read
ing the thoughts of others, and the
New lIn, en- papers contain lengthy
and detailed aGcoGnts of exhibitions
wherein this wonderful mesmcrit or
magnetic power has been fully teS-
ted. Brown simply takes ho'd OF
ones hand, and immediately tells
what one is thinking about; he is
.I.us able to possess himself of all
secrets. 20 him nothing human is
hid, and it is wonder Brown
dosn't go into stock speculating
or something of the kind. As it is,
he is simply showing himself around
aud will pTohly become ~ cc!ebiat
ed as the mystic Katie King.
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A NOBEL EAGnEE.

The farmers of West Tennessee
ate not doing as well as they did
in / $50. because then they produc-
ed corn. pork, wheat and oats SUI
ticient tor home consumption. and
.ieat many counties had sur
Dlus above home demands. We
know one farmer in Shelby cOuui v
who duriGg twenty dre years has
never bought Il bus;'el of corn or
pound OF bacon. L e has aINaH Z
made both at home. lie produces
cotton a's,', but it is a surplus crop.
j his l;irmer never asks Tor credits
Tor one dOl'al S worm OF goods or
supplies, but has money to lend to
those nei4hbors who buy corn amt
bacon. He IS The owner OF one
iiioiSapd a,-res OF land. but his sons
are farmers, and know how 10
work and do work. But the idea
We desire 10 impress Is that II c0tn,
wheat and bacon were made at
home, the farmers, would Oe pros
porous. could have comtoIta b' g
homes, ana would be able to lend
aud not borrow money. The credit
SNSie EN- IS inVitaUie It cotton alone IS
cultN ated. Fake tor instance
the present price per pound of
niddiIug cotton. 1t is now bought
from oHe TO two cents less per
bound than the cotton planter paid
for clear sides to feed bis hands to
make the cotton. the meat was
bought on borrowed m0ney; has
been CONSUMED, and the cotton
viii not pay ior il. There is moth
ina lett Tor ether he merchant or
iarmeo. And bow shall ihe sugar
and coffee be bought, clothing for
die family, taxes for the state and
c"uh,N 2 And how sh3i the educa
;i0n o. the children be provided for
siud al, ne neceSSaries OF the house
iloid.-NemDhiS i rG,oacte.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-10-24

A. A. Logan. an emigrant to
7 exas from this State, is Hugely
Disguised with the country, and
writes to tho heiofon Ledge1-r that
"Tesas is terribly ovcIrated aud
overran.7- VchsJprg UcTG'G.
When the friends Of the -Vsr'On
Ledge, aud ?jcASbpyy Ae.-fia can
find no I0ou for themselves ~ all
the vast territory OF Texas, it bnt
speaks well for The progress and
future prosperity OF that great
State.
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sGOIERNa ANEs.

Gov. Ames has returned from his
v.sit North, where he has been on
business Connected with the Exe>
cutive department of the State.
He comes back with the kindest
assuran ces Outright hopes and pros
perity for tie future of orr State.