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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-06-20
Summer Following and FallOw Crops.

THE following of land is as old as ag-
riculture itself. The Israelites undoubt-
eddy got their idea of allowing the land to
lie fallow once in seven years from the
ancient Egyptians by whom they were
enslaved. Their fallOws, however, did
not include the turning under of green
crops; for, even if the idea had occurred
to them, their implements of tillage would
not have allowed that perfect inversion of
the soil necessary to covering heavy
growths of vegetation. 1t is only since
the invention and subsequent improve
ment of the modern piOw that this has
been rendered practicable, and with it
the possibility of keeping the land shaded
during a great portion of the time of the
fallOw. Even now the importance of
keeping the land shaded is not generally
appreciated as it should be.
6Whatever may be said of the impOr-
lance of the application of barn yard
manures and other fertilizers to keep up
the strength of the land, it is undeniably
true that with the many large farms in
the West 1t is not feasible from lack of
quantity if no other cause to employ these
manures to the exclusion of other and
easier means of renovation. 1t must be
a question for the farmer to decide if the
land is to be kept up with manure alto
gether or with manure supplemented by
following. Near cities where manure is
plenty, or where sufficient amount of
stock is carried TO furnish manure, we
should advocate this plan so far as it
could be carried out. Unfortunately all
cannot have their farms near cities; and
all cannot or will not carry stock suffi-
cient to keep up the fertility of their cul-
tivated soil.
The most practicable plan, therefore, is
summer following, either alone or in con.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-06-20
Garden and Lawn characterization.

AMONG those who have given attention
to landscape gardening, some are in favor
of not only extending the architectural
appearance of the dwelling house to the
grounds, in the form of vases, statues
fountains, etc, but also of carrying it's
spirit into the grounds themselves, by
architectural flower gardens, not forget
ting sculpturesque-loOking plants in close
proximity to the house. The reader
must decide for himself whether, with
the exception of a sparing, delicate and
graceful distribution of vases, etc, which
might be thought to contain enough of
the archite ctural spirit, he would not pre-
fer to the merely architectural flower
gardens the green velvet lawn gracefully
interspersed with flower beds, borders,
Towering shrubs and trees mingled in the
grounds in the same spirit that the real
artist paints portions of the finest land
scapes. That the latter is applicable to
cottages of simple and unassuming struct-
ure, graced with such climbing plants as
the twining honeysuckle, sweetscented
clematis, the morning glory, Mexican ivy,
etc, and to all pastoral scenes in the i'm
mediate neighbOrhood of dwellings, few
will doubt, nor will it be denied that even
the modest wild flowers will create more
lastingly tender and inspiring emotions
than all that art ever has or can accom-
plish. "The lilies of the field, they
grow, they toll not, neither do they spin.
vet say unto you that Solomon, in all his
glory, was not arrayed like one of these"
Pen and PLoto.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-06-20

The Administration has the benefit of
the Senatorial representation of several
States in tine last two columns of the
above table because they have held no
elections since they voted for Grant in
1872. But it is certain that if they had
had subsequent elections an opposition
majority would have appeared in each of
them. Such States, therefore, as Indiana,
Michigan and Nevada should be repre-
sented in the Senate by anti Republicans,
and if they were the Administration mi
nOrity, under a revised representation,
would be still further reduced. But our
analysis has demonstrated clearly enough
that the Senate as at present constituted
does not reflect the political sentiments
of the American people.
Next, as to the political composition OF
the House of Representatives. When the
first session began the Administration
Republicans numbered 1874 and the oppo-
sition 81 (of whom 90 were Democrats),
and there was one vacancy. By deciding
all the contested cases in favor of the
troll has increased its strength to over 200,
while the opposition has dropped below
80. We can get an idea of the conse-
quences of the recent elections. if they
could be applied to the House of Repre-
sentstives, from the following tables,
which show, first, the total vote of the
States which have held elections since
the Presidential contest; second, the per-
centage of OF position and Administration
vote in those elections; third, the present
political representation of those States in
the lower house of Congress fourth, what
the representation would be if it were in
accordance with the latest expressions of
political sentiment by the people of those
States:
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-06-20
Does the Present Congress Represent
the PeOpleg

The Forty-third Congress came in with
the second Administration of President
Grant. The Representatives, with few
exceptions, were chosen during the Presi-
DENTAL campaign of 1872, when the Re
publican party, thanks to the disorganiza-
ton of the opposition, was carrying every
thing before it. A majority of the new
Senators whose terms began with that of
the new Administration were elected by
Legislatures chosen under the same favor
able circumstances for the Republicans
The Forty-third Congress, then, when it
came into power, was fair reflection of
the political sentiments of the people.
We may obtain a fresh view of the
great revolution that has been going on
in the popular mind since Nov 5,
1872, by comparing Congress as it is with
Congress as it would be if its members
had been elected a year later. Within
that brief space of time it had been in
session and done many things that called
TOR popular approval or condemnation.
The session was that of the Credit Mo
bilier investigation, the Louisiana OUT
rage, and the "back-pay steal" What
the people thought of it and of the party
responsible for it they have shown in
every election that has since been held.
The result is that Congress is not now a
reflection of the political sentiments of
the people.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-06-20

Let us analyze the composition of the
Senate Its members were CLASSIFIED po-
litically in the World Almanac and other
political manuals as: Republicans, ~;
Opposition, "a; and there was one va
cancy Houisiana). Since the Almanac
was printed MIR. Sumner, who had been
classed with the opposition, has died, ana
an Administration Republican, MI wash
burn, has taken his place, so that the Sen
ate nov stands: Republicans, 80; oppo-
sition, % (of whom 10 are Democrats),
and there is one vacancy. The eiections
that have followed those to which the
present Senators owe their seats would
have enforced very different classified
ton If the forms of our Constitution had
permitted. To go into detail: Arkansas,
Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, New Hamp-
shire and Wisconsin, all of whose pres
emit Senators are Administration Republi-
cans, were carried by the opposition in
their last elections. California, New
York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Virginia and
West Virginia, which have also given op-
position majorities in the last elections,
have each an Administration Republican
in the Senate. If these thirteen States
could be correctly represented they would
have &c opposition representatives In the
Senate instead of z opposition and ID
Republican representatives, as now
A contest for State officers or legislators
has not Deen ndu IN NOTtn SdTollud SlHCC
1872, but there was a general election in
the State in August of last year to decide
upon the adoption of amendments to the
new Constitution which had been pro-
posed by the Democratic Legislature, and
the result showed very decided change
of popular feeling from that which per
miited the State to go for Grant by default;
SO we have right to claim that North
Carolina is properly represented in the
Senate by Democrats.
By the vote on the new Constitution in
December last Pennsylvania testified her
earnest reputation of the Republican
ring, of which Simon Cameron, one of the
nearest of the Presidents personal and
political friends, is chief. We under
stand it to mean that if Cameron and the
party which he controls in the State
should make an issue at this time on the
two Scholarships they would be defeated.
1t is fair, then, to claim that the present
representation in the Senate does not re-
fleet the political sentiments of the people
of Pennsylvania
These references to the recent elections
will enable the reader to appreciate the
following table, which shows in the first
two columns the present political division
in the Senate and in the last two what it
would be if the States were represented
according to the sentiments of the people
as indicated in the last elections held in
each State:
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-06-20

THE GREAT MEDICAL REFORMATIoN.-
The Satanic Theory that preparations
which fnflame the brain are, in any sense
of the word, remedies has been OUerthr0aon,
and can neuer be re-estdblished. The won
derful effects which have attended the use
of DIR. WALKERS VINEGAR BITTERs as
an antidote to the causes of disease and a
cure for every comfortable ailment have
demonstrated the utter fallacy of the doc
trine that alcohol is a tonic as well as a
stimulant. The New and Incompatible
Vegetable Remedy which has superseded
the death-draught of rum bitters is as free
from every intoxicating element as the
dew of Heaven, yet see how it is invigor-
ating the nervous, relieving the bilious,
curing the dyspeptic, purifying the blood
of the scrOfulOus, strengthening the debil-
itated, arresting premature decay, and re-
placing dependency and weakness with
cheerfulness and activity. Truly, grand
Medical Revolution is in progress. As
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-06-20

The number of Representatives emu
merated in the last table is 1877, and they
constitute rather more than half of the
House-to be exact, So per cent. If then
that proportion of the House should be
represented by Is opposition majority,
there should be an opposition majority in
the whole House of at least %. The Ad-
ministration majority now is fully no
These deductions from the result of the
State elections of 1873 and 1874 are con-
elusive proof that the Forty-third Con
gress misrepresents the people of the
United States, and are at least an indica
ton of what will be the political charac-
ter of the Forty-fourth Congress, to be
elected this fall.-Neao York World
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-06-20

WILHOFT's Tonic is not a panacea-is not a
cure for everything, but is a catholicon for
malarious diseases, and day by day adds fresh
laurels to its crown of glorious success. En-
gorged Livers and Spleens along the shady
banks of our lakes and rivers are restored to
their healthy and normal secretions. Health
and vigor follow its use, and Chills have taken
their departure from every household where
Wilhoft's Anti Periodic is kept and taken.
Don't fail to try it. WHEELoCK, FINLAY Il
Co., ProprietOrs, New Orleans.
For SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-06-20

JoHNsoN's ANoDYNE LINrMENT may be used
to advantage where any Liniment is desirable.
In cases of severe cramps and pains in the
stomach it is undoubtedly the best article that
can be used internally.
Habitual constipation leads to the follow
ing results: Inflammation of the kidneys,
sick and nervous headache, biliOusness, dys-
pepsia, indigestion, piles, loss of appetite and
strength; all of which may be avoided by be-
ing regular in your habits, and taking, say, one
of Parsons Purgatice Pills nightly for four or
six weeks
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-06-20

"OuT OF THE Hurry BURLY."!This
is the name of book full of the richest
humor, by Max Adeler. 1t is bound to
be very popular, both on account of its
humor and its superb illustrations, of
which there are some $50. We advise
those who wish to laugh and grow fat :"
to buy a copy, for such is its effect.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-06-20

Terminating the Ilafr.-When the hair
to draw from the scalp the natural lubricant
which is Its sustenance. its vitality is
pended, and, If not promptly attended to, badness
will be the certain result. The one sure method OF
avoiding such unpleasant catastrophe is to
LYoNs KATHAIEoN. which, when well rubbed into
scalp will speedily reaninate the hair and pre-
vent it from falling out
We Old Mexican Mustang Liniment has
produced more cures of rheumatism, neuralgia,
sprains. scalds burns salt reun nipples. swell
Ing lameness chapped hands, poisonous bites, stings,
bruises etc, ETC., on men, and children; and
in beasts than all other lniments put together. 1t
will do what is promised We money refunded
The Secret Of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF
Grccian mould, wellturned neck and beautifully
rounded arms doubt very nice things to have.
and ladies who possess these charms have reason to
be thankful to Mother Nature yet after ALL the most
captivating of all womanly charms is pure, fresh
and brilliant complexion. This superlative fascina-
ton any lady may secure by using HAGANs MAGNo-
BALM.
Tho Grand Revolution IN MEDICAL TREAT
NENr which commenced in 1850 is still in prog
Nothing can stop it, for 1t is founded the
principle, universally acknowledged that physt
vigor is the most formidable antagonist all
man ailments, and experience has shown that PLAN
TArIoN BITTERs is peerless invigorant, well as
the best possible safeguard against epidemic diseases
IF ASTHMA can be cured. See Hurst's advertise
| mcnt.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-06-20

THE strike of the omnibus drivers in
New York has gone far to convince the
people of the city that the omnibuses are
a nuisance any way, and may safely be
abolished.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-06-20

A PRoTRUDING toe is not pretty sight, and
is never seen where children wear SILVER
TIPPED Shoes. They will save half your
shoe bills. For sale by all dealers.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-06-20

WE are confident that no case of cough,
cold, hoarseness, or influenza can withstand
the counter irritant and tonic properties of
DIR. Wisharts Pine Tree Tar Cordial. 1t can
be had Of all druggists and storekeepers.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-06-20

THIS year the first colored student will
graduate from the Theological School at
Yale College and also from the Academi-
cal Department.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-06-20

THE NORTHWESTERN HORSE NAIL Co.
" Finished" Nail is the best in the world.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-06-20

DR.. ]. Walkers California VIM
gar BitterS are purely Vegetable
made chiefly from the ma
i've herbs found on the lower ranges of
Tie Sierra Nevada mountains of Califor-
ia, the medicinal properties of which
IRE extracted therefrom without the use
I Alcohol. Tho question is almost
lilly asked, "What is the cause of the
unparalleled success of VINEGAR BIT
ERsP" Our answer is, that they remove
he cause of disease, and the patient re-
,vers his health. They are the great
God purifier and a life-giving principle,
{. perfect Renovation and Invigorator
f the system. Never before in the
story of the world has medicine been
mpounded possessing the remarkable
ralites of VINEGAR BITTERs in healing tho
k of every disease man is heir to They
Q gentle Purgative as well as a Tonic,
!ieving Congestion or Inflammation of
Liver and Visceral Organs in Bilious
diseases
The properties of DIR. WALKER's
,-INEGAR Buffers are Aperient. Diaphoretic,
tarminative, Nutritious, Laxative, Diuretic,
Sedative, Counter-I rritant Sudorifc, Altera-
i've, and Anti Bilious
IL. IA. IicE,lSt Kid ~ C.r..
rEiSts aud Goa N-,ts- >stH ir.'Icsc", Califoruln
81 WasIlI ton tlI charlton -. y.
old by NJ n".'-"'-t< n,'ri f-u'"-s-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-06-20
Thirty Year, Experience OF an O1d
Nurse.

NufDes
Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP is the prescrip-
lion of of the best Female Physicians and Nurses
in the United States. and has been used for thirty
years with neverfailing safety and success by mill
ions of mothers and Children from the feeble infant
of week old to the adult 1t corrects acidty of
the stomach relieves wind collie. regulates the bow
els and gives rest health and comfort mother and
child We believe it to be the Best and Surest Rene
dy in the World in all cases of DYSENTERY and
DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN, whether it arises from
Tsething or from any other cause. Full directions
for using will accompany each bottle. None Genuine
unless the fac-simile of CURTIS & PERKINS Is on
the outside wrapper.
SOLD BY ALL MEDICINE DEALERS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-06-20
Profitable Employment.

Work for Everybody. Good Wages. Per-
manent Employ nhent. Men IN nd " omen
wanted. Full pa rt ic ulNrs free. Address
w. A. HENDERSON Il CO.,
Cleyeln nd. O.. or st. Louis, Mo.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-06-20
Read "FALSE AND TRUE"

Send one letterstamp to RADwAY & CO., No. g
Warren street, New York. Information worth thou
sands will be sent You.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-06-20
GOLDEN SUNBEAMS.

81. 81 cost of n. Y. LEDGER year at news depot.
1.lO our club price one year. direct from the
Office of publication. Send L. o. order
- for $40. or register letter. SLAGLE 81 SIN.
saved. IP. NJ. 4 ASH. harseilles Illinois.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-02-12
The Productive Value OF ImmIgran,
Population.

The remarks recently delivered bJ
Hon. w. D. Ogden befere the Spartan
burg and Asheville Railroad Associa.
tion, in Charleston, contain compact
and instructive argument to tho value
of railroads in inducing immigration,
and to that of the effects of immigrn.
tion in adding to the population aud
wealth, and promoting the production
and growth Of o country. His fucts are
as true as they nre wonderful. The
conclusion to which they lead of tho
immense prospective advantages Of II
railroad thoroughfare from Charleston
to st. Louis and Chicago. in the ex-
change OF productions between the
Northwest and South Atlantic, and in
the opening of lines OF steamships from
Charleston to Europe, bearing away to
foreign markets the products of the two
sections. and returning with immigrants
to be established along the whole line
Of the road, is one which every intelli-
gent mind must accept as fairly drawn.
Population will flow in the other direc-
ton, also, and we shall have two steady
streams-onc from Europe, the other
from the North -west-coming in to de-
velop and open our country. It is our
policy to do oil that may be practicable
to secure these great benefits; and once
the railroad crosses the mountain bur-
riers, l. will work its way rapidly to the
desired terminus. It will soon becom Q
tho most eloquent pleader i'll its own
behalf. Crippled as we are. and ro-
duoed as are our means, the Investment
in An enterprise which will rebound so
largely to the good of the country, and
the development of its vast resources,
is to be commended as emincntly wise
and desirable.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-02-12

demand monthly, statements from the
bank in order that the bank book OF, the
rreasnrer may be verified, and his au-
thority is at nm end; here his. power
ceases; beyond this he cannot legally 90.
Anything beyond this is arbitraSY and
The act of, the Comp.
troller General, like the right olainaed
Ito regulate the manner in which the
books of the Treasury shall be kept. is
neither sanctioned by the Constitution
nor authorized by law, nor demanded
by the requirements Of his Office.
The ComptrollerGene G and the
President OF the South Carolina Bank
and Trust Company have alleged that I
have violated the law in not keeping
proper reserve in the bank.
Ii this were 80, the power to correct
1t does not lie within their province.
BuI 1t is not correct as matter of fact.
The Tax ACT levies tux of IL mills
Tor State purposes; 61s mills are al
ready appropriated and can be used;
I5I mills must be reserved. The re-
serve il in excess of the amount re-
auired.
i These gentlemen base their caicula.
ions upon the amount Of currency in
the bank, whereas large amount of
certificates of indebtedness" received
for taxes and Cancelled aud filed in this
Office, must be included in any correct
computation made; for by the Tax Act
these certificates are receivable for all
taxes and redeemable out OF any moneys
received from all taxes, except the tax
levied for schools and the payment of
the interest on the public debt, THOUGH
they were only issued for two of she
eight objects levied for in the Tax Act.
i Submitting these views upon the sub
'iect, and relying with confidence upon
the decision Of your honorable bodies.
! do most earnestly invoke your just
judgment.
I have the honor to be, very respect
fully, your obedient servant, .7
!, L. L. CARDOZO,
Treasurer St,te Of Sonth Carolina.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-02-12

aud abuses, which the people. not dis
cerning s0tnearly, have yet determined
to endure no longer. And representa-.
tives and people will be found one in
effort and purpose. as they are one in
intelligence. interest and sense OF
honor. The Herald has no moro right
to lay this Hattering JUNCTION to its soul
than it has to rely upon especial Pro-
vidence." It's party in South Carolinn
is doomed. It is the approbrium OF tue
whple country. It is rotten to tie core.
Salt cannot save it.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-02-12
LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Beautiful Scenery at Parker's Hall.
Meeting Acacia Lodge.

F1nn.-On the 2sth u,t. the grist mil!
and cotton gin Of DR.. Few and Mr..
Kendriok, In the Northern part Of the
County of Greenville, were destroyed
by Ere. There was large quantity Of
einned cotton in the building at the
time. The hre was accidental, il is sup.
posed. Loss over $4,000. The two
buildings we're close to each other, and
a strong wind blowing at the time.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-02-12

ACCIDENT AND PROBABLE Loss OF
h1FE.-On Monday, Capt. Cannon, Of
the island steamer Pooosin, saw a sloep
belonging to a Mr.. Sayers, of Mount
Pleasant, lying bottom up off Maffitt's
Channel. It is supposed that she was
oapsized by the gale on Sunday night,
and that tho two colored men, George
Venning and Moses Young, who we're
aboard, were drowned.
Charleston Neus.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-02-12

AMONG DR.. JONES CURES YESTERDAY
were Mrs. Hester l.. Clymer, of Charles
ton, who has for years been suffering
with rheumatism and other chronic dis
eases. The lady wishes her case men.
toned for the benefit Of others, and
considers her cure wonderful, after the
best ply Jsicians in Charleston had failed
Another great cure was that of Mr.. G..
q. Lartigue, OF Biackville, Barnweli
County, in this State, prominent drug
gist and merchant, who had serious
deformity operated for with entire suc-
cess; and numerous cures, both in and
out OF the city, have been effected by
him. All asoribe to him wonderful skill,
and several who are under his treatment
for throat and lung diseases express great
satisfaction at good effects in 30 short o
time. His Office is private, and mono of
his cures are spoken OF, unless they re-.
quest it or do it themselves. He 70.
mains with US until the 25th inst.