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The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-07-03
Madison Station.

Thursday, June 9th was most
pleasant day at Madison Station, and
one that will long be remembered
by all whose privilege it was to at
tend the exercises Of the joint pic
mic of the Sabbath Schools, Masons,
and Changers Our representative
did not arrive in time to hear the
able and eloquent addresses that
werc delivered in the forenoon. We
learn however, that the Rev. Mr..
Galloway's address on behalf of the
Sabbath School, was fully up to the
high standard his addresses have
attained, and was received and ap
preciatcd most heartily. J. b. Vel
lowly, Esq. spoke on the part of
the Changers. His address is re-
ported as eloquent and interesting,
and TO the entire satisfaction of all
The Hon. Oliver Clifton of jackson
was expected to deliver an address
on the part of the Masona, but was
unavoidably prevented rom max.
ing his appearance ; which fact was
much regretted.
When we arrived at noon, we
found we were just in time for the
feast of substan,ials and delicacies
that was spread in profusion upon
numerous tables in tine large grove
near the rail road. There was e,e-
rything that heart could wish, or
that could tempt the taste and appe-
tito. Certain we are of one thing:
the good people of Madison cannot
be excelled in their hospitality and
liberality, or in their knowledge of
how to get up and carry out a sue
cessful pic -aic.
The assembly was one of the lar:
est we remember ever to have seen
in old Madison. Tho old, middle
a sed and young, the stamina, worth,
beauty and chivalry for q circuit OF
fifteen miles we're gathered there to
enjoy the sweets of reunion and
the bounties of the rersst. Tn.
{, o%u dispersed in the afternoon,
many being obliged to leave early in
order to reach their homes before
night. Those who lived near.
enough, remained until after the
performance that night, by the Can
ton Amateur Dramatic Troupe; in
tact, We knew some who lived q dis
lance of ten miles who remained to
attend the performance. At 81
o'clock quite large and apprecia-
tive audience had assembled at the |
Grange Hall, where a stage had
been erected and seats supplied for
the occasion. The troupe opened
the entertainment with burlesque
operetta entitled High Life" in
which all the performers acquitted
themselves with credit, and elected
rapturous applause. The opcretta
was followed by music, and y song
most beautifully rendered by Miss
Fannie NJ. Then came q recitation,
which was followed by a farce,
;. Popping the Question. In this the
several performers acquitted them
selves most creditably and won
much applause. There were also
several comic songs by gentlemen
Of the troupe, that added much to
The entertainment. The perform
,nce concluded at IL o'clock, when
the hall was cleared of benches and
the dancing was begun and contin-
led until after two O'clock. All in
Ill, the day and evening were
.mong the most pleasant we over
and will BIO long re-
We connot close this imperfect
account of the days proceedings
returning our sincere
hanks to our friends at Madison
Station for the many courtesies ex-
ended to us, and for substantial
to the NAIL.
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We have time and again appeal

we have time and again appeal
Ito the people 0t-eur county to
,terest themselves in tho work Of
,rrying the fall election against
ar enemies and in the interest of
oucst and just rule. Our people
,u-t wake up. The enemy is al
sady in the field marshaliing his
,sts, and employing every means
retain his hold upon the offices,
I'D the control of our interests and
,rtunes. Ii our people remain idle
nd unconcerned they may expect
me rule and ruin that has prevailed
in our county for the past eight
years to continue, aye, even grow
worse. The question arises. can
they afford to live under such q
state of affairs? Is it not worth
trying for better and happier con-
dition of things! Or, are our peo-
pie content to remain in their pres
ent condition, subject to the OPP
preston and intolerance of corrupt
and ignorant officials. Have we
sunk so low in our own selfestima-
ton that we will tamely submit to
these things, that we will relinquish
forever our fortunes and our desti-
mics to the hands of men who but
. few years back were esteemed un-
worthy to unloose the latchets OF
our shoes, Are we content that
these men should govern us longer.
and governing, rob us Of the little
that remains to us! Have our peo-
pie lost all pride? Are they dead
to all the high and noble instincts
and impulses that should move and
influence free born mon! We trust
not Wake up then; organize for
the struggle Let every man in the
county who owns a dollars taxable
yroporty feel it his bounden duty
Ia move in this all important mat
Ter. A kind Providence, thus far
has favored our people with prom
ises of q bountiful harvest. Rain
and sunGhine have, como at the prop
er season, and hopes run high. But
where 10 tho profit, what have our
people gained il they have wealth
that is to be wrung from them by
.snhoiy Liquidation and remorseless
tax gathoror.. What, too, is wealth
Of money, if wo have poverty OF
pride Money cannot purchase
character, money cannot atone for
the lost of self respect. We might
have all tho wealth OF the Indies,
but IL we have not pride of charac.
tor, ,ndepcndeDes and self respect
we arc the bnn2bicst and poorest of
Gods people.
Again, We corjuro and exhort our
people to wake up to the Importance
of the work before theu,. In tho
name Of the past, in the name OF
present, for the sake Of wives,
mothers SD children, in the name
Of the future and Of all hope for
prosperity. coatentmcnt and happi-
ness, wakeap. Let every nlan reg
lister, see that iis neighbors regis
tor, and On the day of election be
~ the polls and not only vote, but
'e .4cvcry man who ia entitled
IL 'o''' u.e- lie, mo one stay
away. We cai~--it 81. wilt Il.
us do it.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-07-03

Prepare for registration every
man OF you.
Tho law requires that every voter.
shall be registered anew.
II the RAIDS cannot cheat You one
way they will another.
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We return thanks to the Hon.
James Hill, Secretary of State for
copies of the Laws of 1875, and call
ed session of 1874.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-07-03

The Chicago Times says nothing
but constitutional amendment, or
d .stretcher; will ever take Grant
out of the White House.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-07-03
From Tennessee, Crops and Things
in General.
MILAN, Tenn, !
June 90, 1878,

MILAN, Tenn.
June 90, 1875,
Editor Canton Mail:
Your correspondent arrived il
this thriving little city on Saturday
before last. thoroughly tired out,
and SO completely oncased in dust
that his most intimate friends could
with difficulty tell who he was.
In Milan the spirit of improve
ment is visible on every hand,
though not to the same extent that
it was a year ago. The terrible
drouth of IA was quite check to
the ambitious enterprise of this town
and retarded to some extent, tho
march of Improvement so plainly
visible at that time. However,
with the promise of an abundant
crop the same spirit of improvement
seems to infuse the people, and they
are pushing ahead with their old
vim and life.
have not promised larger harvest
since tho war. Wheat Is now being
tbrcshcd, and from all parts of the
country reports Indicate q better
staple and largeryicid per acre than
for many years, and then a larger
acreage is hcwn than usual. II it is
not injured in the shock by the
heavy rains of the last few days it
will be the means Of bringing into
this part of the state large amount
of currency, and do much to regu-
lato the extreme stringency of the
times, caused by last years failure.
Corn Is looking remarkably fine
and with good seasons from this
time forward the heaviest crop of
this staple ever raised in West Ten
ncsscc will be cribbed. Cotton is
also looking well, and promises
more than an average yield. The
negroes arc working better than
usual ; the prospect is cheering, and
farmers are hopeful. Tho fruit
crop will be short this year, owing
to the late frOsts. In some nci Oh
borhoods 1t is injured very little,
while in others it WIS all killed
JACKSON,
Il pleasant city of 5000 or 90D0 ill.,
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The following extract is from
Bonner's New York Ledger, of the
25th ult. 1t is certainly tight doc
ument, and handles tho self-sacrifi. :
ing, giit-taking, salary raised Presi-
dent without gloves:
The Greatest Insult Ever offered to
The American People.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-07-03

Be snre to attend the county con-
vention July 36th.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-07-03

"B.t was made to bs lieve that the pub
lie good called me to make the sacrifice.
but it must be remembered
that all the sacrifices, except that
of comfort, had been made in accepting
the first tcrm."-Gss. Grast's Letter to
Ger. Wkitc.
A few years ago there was man
who had been educated in our West
Point Academy at the public ex-
pensc. He had dropped out of the
army and become a hauler OF cord
wood to tho St. Louis market Com
mon report says he used to be found
dallying long by the roadside on
his way home.
Later he was clerk in q leather
store in Chicago, worry poor.
He was appointed o Colonel in
the army, and promoted and pro-
NOTED and promoted, until he had
the command of all our armies. Ma
ny persons always thought that
much, very much ofhis success was
owing to the superior opportuniti cs
that were given him.
Finally, rank and title never be-
fore conferred in this country were
created especially for him. He was
made the General of the United
States Army. Then he was nomi-
mated for President of the United
States and elected. Next he was
reelected.
Elected and re-clcctcd to what :!
| 70 THE HIGHEST ELECTIVE OFFICE Ev-
Err CREATED BY MAN. To an office,
to hold which in the infancy and
beginning Of tho Republic, George
Washington was proud. An Office
.hich Thomas Jefferson aud James
Maaison and John Quiz
and Aadrew Jackson glo
privilego~f filling.
And now f~ot upon I
on horse-back-.he POM
hauler-dcspiscd th.n, n
poverty, but for his gross:
cs and faults, coming out
and splitting in the iacc Of
American people, and
them in the most od'ons
sive manner, apA praiins
acknowledgements"
tword-which ht.-Ae = "
GRANT uses7tis sacrifioes,
in becoming theiS ChiAt1Gs
Out up"n- .hstnspg foo
does he imagine no fsz
,eour~pt Of 81 sApIe gres
Fs-ss peot'e 6sihe sa.ulle
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-07-03

6 Tenth day Beechcr-Tilton jury
aud NO virdict.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-07-03

Hyoa fail I" attc''d yosr county
convention and the right mel IT.
noa appointed dels6ntss y il'f n'Ass,
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-07-03
Gold. l7s.

American Rifle Team beat the
Irish Rifle Team.
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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
OF THE
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-07-03
I'M MENSE ARRIVAL
NEW And SEASON Able
6 q Q ! s
MAYS0N FLANDERS

THEIR STOCK of Fall and Winter Goods now
complete and having been bought in Eastern Cities less
prices than at any time since the late Unpleasantnes
prepared to meet the necessities of their by
offering them goods at very small advance cost for
cash. They have also marked down the prices of old goods
their present value Their facilities for purchasing goods
unsurpassed by house in this city, and they guar
antee satisfaction to all who give them call
MAYSON & LANDERS.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04

Peterson's best Buckwheat; /; Turks Island,
Ashton, Ground Alum and Rock Salt in store
and for sale by - s. N. REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
Positively the Best.

Dr.. Norris Syrup Of Tar; Wild Cherry and
Horehound is the very best compound ever
prepared, advertised or sold by any person or
under any name whatever-for the immediate
relief apd permanent cure Of Coughs, Colds,
Group, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and all diseases of the consumptive type. 1t
will thoroughly eradicate these alarming
symptoms in one half the time required to do
so by any other medicine. It is purely vege-
table and contains not a particle Of opium or
other dangerous drug. Physicians all over
the country endorse it as the most eficacious
antidote known for all disorders Of the throat
and lungs. 1t never fails. Every bottle
guaranteed to perform exactly as represented.
Be sure to obtain DR.. Morris Syrup of Tar,
Wild Cherry and Horehound. Sold at G..
Anderson Drug Store. Middletown.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04

The defense here closed, when the Stat
called James c. Townsend to prove Jester
good reputation but did not succeed we'll
The case was closed at s 80 P N and afte
argument of counsel, was given TO the jury
\ who retired, at o'clock Wednesday night
for deliberation. The Court then ADJOURNED
until Friday morning. eaa
FRIDAY, Nov. 26th.
Thomas Burke was convicted OF an assaui
upon Jane Morgan, with intent to Kill, anc
find $40 and costs, and sentenced to Jail
months Ai f
Saml. Sheppard (negro) was convicted o.
like attempt on Wingats Matthews, and
was fined $40 and given one year.
Lewis Tobias made like assault upon
Lewis Zimmerman, only a little more SO, and
was sentenced to $500, fine; costs, and one
hour in pillor and years imprisonment.
Thomas GLASGOW, Michael Gallagher, and
Peter Doyle were convicted Of petty larceny
and sen fenced to fine, post, Jail and jacket.
At125 PM the jury in the Ahern-Weitel
case sent written request to the Court to be
discharged On the ground that they could
not agree The Court refused their request.
SATURDAY, Nov. 27th.
The State business being finished the jury
was discharged until Monday morning.
MONDAY, Nov. 29th Z
At 1880 this morning the hern-Weitel
jury came into court and rendered a verdict
of mot guilty" At the request of the At
torney General they were polled and nine
answered .not guilty under the circumstan-
ces - The jury was out 1881 hours, being
the longest absence on record, in this State.
The Superior Court began its session this
morning. The morning was occupied in
calling over the list of cases. Of the 1877
cases on the docket, only so were marked for
trial, the rest being either discontinued, con-
tinued Till next term or in some other way
disposed of.
The first case called was that of Ann Jeffer-
son vs. Geo. s. Hollister, garnishee, of Deal
l. Horner-Foreign Attachment case. Gray.
J. Il. Rodney and Cooper for plaintiff, Spru-
ance and Bradford for defendant.
| TUESDAY, Nov. 80. :
The argument in the case of Jefferson cs.
Hollisier was concluded and the jury, with
out leaving the box, rendered verdict for
the plaintiff for $2so0.
A large majority Of cases on the list were
disposed CT Several were called for trial, but
counsel were not ready and His Honor in
formed them that if they were not ready BY
$50 P. M. he would order non suits to be en-
tered
In the replevin suits of VIM. Williams Us.
John Scholl, Joseph B. Langler vs. Penning-
ton and Armstrong and R. A. Taylor vs.
Evans Pennington the plaintiffs failed TO ap-
pear and were non-suited. ~,
Sheriff Lambson presented his sureties for
the second year of his term who were duly
qualified and accepted. So many cases are
being disposed of without trial that the busi-
ness of the Court is being rapidly dissipated
and short term is now anticipated. s
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04


Comic, Housekeepers' and other AlmaHacs
furnished merchants and, other business men,
with advertisements Of their business neatly
printed on The cover, at less than city prices,
at the TRANSCRIPT office. Call and see.
/ Flannels and Muslins, am selling very
low, with large assortment Of Mems Under
Clothing. ps G. W. w. NAuDAIH.e
If you want pair. Of good Shop-Made
Boots, 90 TO W. H. MOORE / CO.'S. Every
pair warranted.
IN A very handsome line of Shawls, at W. h.
MOORE L CO.'S: RfA'
q. The best yard wide 123 cents Bleached
Muslin, at 4e 8. N. REYNOLDS.
French and American Cloths and Cassl-
meres for Gents and Boys Suits, very low At
G. W. W. NAuDAN's.
An entirely new and fine assortment Of
Toilet and Fancy articles at ANDERSON'S
DRUG STORE (Barr's old stand.)
A nice stock Of French and English per-
fumery-Jasmine, Heliotrope, White Rose,
Jockey Club, &C., at ANDERSON'S DRUG
STORE ia9tefise 8ssa' r# aa4
An elegant Two-Button Kid Glove for 80
cents cash, at ~,fa9 8. N. REYNOLDS.
All sizes window glass at ANDERSON'S
DRUG STORE (Barr's old stand.)
h Granulated Sugar l2 cents A II cts, and
d n -, r.ou g N REYN0IDN
BILL HEADS, Shipping Tags, &C., can be had
at the TRANSCRIPT office, at very low rates.
No. /, 2, and 3 Mackerel in barrels, half
barrels, and quarters; New Split Labrador
Herring in barrels and half barrels. just re-
ceived and for.sale by s. N. REYNOLDS.
Il A choice Rio Coffee, green, Is cents, roast
ed 80 cents, CASH, at s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
+ Ladies in need of nice Silk Dress, call at
S. N. REYNOLDS and look at those Guinet
Black Silks at ST. 80 and 81 75 per yard, just
received direct from the importers.
Ladies call at s. NJ. REYNOLDS and look
at the new assortment of Hamburg Edgings
and Insertings, in all widths and prices from
10 cents and upwards.
ENVELOPES of all sizes, and letter heada with
business cards, furnished, very cheap at thes
TRANSCRIPT Office. 4
Clark's best Spool Cotton, cents per Spool
or 20 cents per dozen Cash, at
Ladies and Gents pewest style Windsor
Ties and Scarfs in all shades and widths from
30 cents to LOO, at 8. M. REYNOLDS.
4 A full line of heavy Merino Underwear for
Ladies and Gentlemen, at
s. M. REYNOLDS.
:. The best l24 cent Hose in the market, for
sale by s. NJ. REYNOLDS !
1000 yards of the best Calicoes, selling of
at St, I, 8 and 9 cents, at
New Orleans and Porto Rico Molasses,
Choice Sugar Loaf Drips and Sugar House
Syrups, at rs s. N. REYNOLDS.
A good Black Tea for so cents, at
4a ; s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Rnmford's Yeast Powder the best in the
market, for sale by s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
Is your Life Worth 10 Cents7

Sickness prevails everywhere, and every
body complains of some disease during their
life When sick, the object is to get well
now we say plainly that no person in this
world that is suffering With Dyspepsia, Liver
Complaint and its effects, such as Indigestion,
Costiveness, Sick Headache, Sour Stomach,
Heartburn, Palpitation of the Heart Depress-
ed Spirits, Biliousness, &C., can take Green $
August Flooer without gettiug relief If you
doubt this go to your Druggist, DR.. Cham
berlain, Middletown, NJ DEL, or H. p. Baker,
Odessa, Del. and get sample bottle for 10
cents and try it, or q regular size for Is cts.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04

The best Mince Meat for l3 cents, at
al .s.l-sss a.e 4o S. N. REYNOLDS. =.
Raisns, Prunes, Citron, Dried Fruits, Can
ned Goods, new and fresh, at 8. NJ. REYNOLDS
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
SALT.
Business Iotals.

The extra quality of goods sold at the
BOOT, SHOE and HAT STORE, is already
being realized. We have almost daily reports,
favorably contrasting them in wearing and
fitting with the ordinary sale goods bought
in an open market. 'r@ y
We look for the best article at the lowest
figures, and insure it against rips, bursts, etc.
Purchase here, save money, and get plea
SAINT fit. tS yt.es ta5 fl3g' a
The best Mince Meat for l3 cents, at
.s ss.r-sss ee 4o S. N. REYNOLDS. n.
Raisins, Prunes, Citron, Dried Fruits, Cam
ned Goods, new and fresh, at 8. N. REYNOLDS
Peterson's best Buckwheat Turks Island,
Ashton, Ground Alum and Rock Salt in store
and for sale by SIN. REySoLDs
Chamois skins for cleaning windows and
carriages 20, Is. 80, and 40 cents at AMBER
SONS DRUG STORE.
Calicoes of the latest style, s, 6, Z and 8
cents per yard, at G. W. W. NAUDAINs.
Spears Silver Moon. Anti-Clinker Parlcr
Stoves, the wonder of the age. For sale by
ELIAsoN h Benson.
For cheap Boots and Shoes, 60 to
G. W. w. NAuDAIN's
Visiting cards, extra Rne, and of the most
fashionable styles, can be had, beautifully
printed, for seventy-fve cents per package of
fifty cards, at the TRANscRIPT Office.
Fine Enameled and Copper Ware: For sale
by ELIAsoN h BENSON.
A splendid Three Button Kid Glove for 80
cents, at =. W. W. NAUDAlEs.
Ladies 90 to G. W. W. NAUDAIN's for Ham
burg Edgings and Insertings, prices from
to so cents per yard.
lnodorous and Steamless Stove Ware, pre-
venting any escape of unpleasant odors from
articles while being cooked. For sale by
ELIAsoN 4 BENSON
$500 yards Hamburg Edgings, at W. H.
MOORE 4 CO.'S, very cheap.
have,a nice assortment of Ladies' Dress
Goods, Black Plumb and Seal Brown CASH
meres, Camel Hair Cloth, French Costume,
Cretonne Mixtures, Lustre Twill, which am
selling very 10y for cash. -
G. w. W NAunAa.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04

WAS WdiliHk outciuoi "Cut Will Tdtrlck,
his mother. and John and Danny as far as
the railroad bridge on their way home
George Conway corroborated the preceding
witness as to Ahrens presence at his door,
and his mothers coming and going; know
Weitel told him to come and see me- and
look out as had bad dog; believe him to
be quiet industrious man.
Robert Fulton testified as to time of train,
No. 9 being at Townsend at 75O, and that
this train had to 60 off on siding to let other
trains pass there was great deal Of shift
ing there during this season on the side
tracks, as it was peach time and the cars did
not run on their time often.
Samuel Townsend testified as to the fre.
quent shifting Of cars and had often seen them
hurled violently down the side track against
other cars. He also spoke of Ahren's remark
ably good character.
James McCarty sworn: know Bedwell ;
had conversation with him he told me he
did not see Ahren or Weitel do anything to
the tramp; never told Bedwell it would not
hurt his evidence to say he did not see them
do anything to the tramp.
John B. Price sworn Bedwell told me he
only saw Ahern throw one stone, and that
did not hit him; Bedwells reputation for
truth is bad. u#
VIM. 3. Riggs testified to TESTERS bad repu-
tation.
Bernard Sweeney sworn Jester told me
at Clayton, before this trouble, that he had
had a revolver for Abren and that he had
had some trouble with him.
Jacob Richardson George d. Collins, Jno.
Naylor, John Mahoney, and VIM. E. Evans
testified to Ahren's good character.
Bernard Sweeney testified TO TESTERS bad
reputation and said he Hop'd not believe him
on his oath. a
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
$40 REWARD.

r WILL give Ten Dollars for any informa-
J. tion that will lead to the arrest and con-
viction of the scoundrels that split up and
tore down my tobacco sign on the night Of
the 9th inst. E. B. RICE.
November 10th, 1875. i
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
HOUSE FOR RENT.
To the Delinquent Tax-Payers Of
w Middletown. d

The undersigned hereby gives notice that
all taxes overdue must be paid on or before
the lst of December next or he will be forced
to resort to such means for collection as tae
law provides. JOSEPH HANSON,
Nov. 9Th, 1875. 1reasurer
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
AUCTIONEERING.

w. A. HUKILL,
Will continue, as heretofore, to call sales Of
real and personal property, through the COM
ing winter and spring, for moderate compen-
sation. Grateful for past favors he solicits
continuation of the public patronage. ..
November 20-3m.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-04
WEDNESDAY, Nov. gath.

VIM. j. Bedwell cross-examined was Is
to 20 yards from Ahren when be threw the
stone coming back from Townsend the tramp
was lying in the same place, did not say be-
fore the magistrate that he was then Ave or
six feet from where saw him sitting; dom t
know whether the tramp was drunk or asleep;
did not say to Price only saw one stone
thrown by Ahren and that did not hit him ;
did not say 10 Jenifer Taylor that | might be
mistaken about Ahrep's throwing did not
ell McCarty that knew nothing of the trans
action; McCarty told me, yesterday, that it
would not hurt my evidence to say I did not
know anything about it. @e8
Gideon 2. Barlow sworn; First met Bed
we'll in front OF my house: Bedwell and I