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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-03-06
Our Roys and girls.
WHAT WOULD you THINK i?
NO. 10.

WHEN walking out some summers day,
What if a little bird should call,
And on your shoulder perch and say,
"Speak well of all, or not at all.'
What would you think?
What if you chased and caught for fun
An airy, gaudy butterfly;
And on its wings there in the sun
You plainly saw the words, Don't lie"
VIVA. would you think?
What if you watched an opening rose
Spread all its petals to the air,
And to your wondering gaze disclose
Two little warning words, " Don't swear,"
What would you think?
What if you sought to rob the birds,
And hunted for their nest with zeal,
But found each egg traced DER with words
As plain as print, Dear boy, don't stcal.'I
What would you think.
christian Union.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-03-06
The Chinese Theatricals.

A newly-imported troupe of Chinese
actors and gymnasts opened season ut
the theater on Jackson street last even
ing, and met with flattering reception.
The theater was crowded in every part,
the dress-cIrcle and third tier being filed
with the elite of the heather society, and
the beauty and fashion of Chinatown in
its most gorgeous array The orchestra
was augmented on the occasion by the
addition of halfa-dozen gongs and tom
toms, and developed much power in the
execution of the latest airs from the
Chinese opera. The piece presented was
evidently in the low comedy line, judg-
ing from the great merriment of the au-
dience, excited by the dialogue; but the
leading features were the grand military
spectacles, jugglery and acrobatic per-
formanccs. AT different times Chinese
soldiers of the old style appeared upon
the stage to the number of forty or nifty,
and exhibited their mode of warfare with
spears and other ancient weapons Inc
fencing exercises and COmbats with
the double swords displayed marvc.-
Gus dexterity and agility, and demon
strate that the Chinaman on his ma
tive heath, and with his own style of
weapons, is dangerous antagonist. The
mode of combat with hatchets and meat
chopper and the utility of the cumbcr-
some bamboo shield, is also displayed.
The jugglery, which consists of running
each other through with swords and
spears, Draining one another with meat
axes, etc, is thrilling, but rather ghast-
ly in its effect. and most wonderfully
deceptive The blood is seen streaming
down the naked bodies of the apparent
victims in appearance that is wonder
fully real, and, after being dcccntly
slain in one of the terrific comhats, IL IS
quite surprising to observe the deceased
arise again and 20 prancing off the stage
with a meat clcavcr stuck in his skull.
AS with most Chinese performances,
however, there is little regard for the
tastes or feelings of the fastidious from
a civilized point of view, and the Jack
son Street Theater is not likely to be-
come n popular resort outside the heather
circles of society.-!San Francisco Cal.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-03-06

Matty is better than two of some of
the women one sees"
These are few of the things that are
said about Matty, although she is " only
Il girl '-Lon9on Christian World.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-03-06

IT is such an uncommon thing TO have
good order in ii Texas court that recent
~ Judge Hare, of Dallas, published n
card thanking the people for their quiet
and orderly behavior.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-03-06

You have not fulfilled every duty UNI
less you have fulfilled that of being
pleasant
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-03-06

When do the teeth usurp the tongues
prerogative? When they are chattering.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21
HARD UPON THE RADICALS.
The Democratic organ tells US:


Louisiana is the only Southern State
where the mixing of the races is enforced
by rascally Radical officials. Are Louis
ianians less proud of their lineage or less
careful of their rights than brethren of
other States!
We have adverted to the unbroken
stream of scurrility poured upon the Re-
publican press and party by the Demo-
cratic organ. We have been denounced
because we have performed contract for
similar work done by the Democratic Or
gans far better than it has ever been ex-
ecuted before.
We were not, therefore, surprised to see
in the Democratic organ of this city the
above extract, which, published in small
capitals, separate from any qualification
or comment, we have thus placed before
our readers here, at Washington, and in
Europe.
We are somewhat puzzled at such reck-
less and unnecessary intimation, and
really hope the organ will explain what is
meant by an intimation so revolving.
That compulsory miscegenation should be
charged as a crowning crime upon the
Republicans we can scarcely imagine We
may seem to show the outside world how
determined is the Democratic puposes to
excite the nrejudices of the moral and
Christian sentiment against the Repub-
lican people. The pride 'of lineage" is
one Of the most honorable sources of So
cial character. To preserve the family
name unstained and unspotted by any
illegitimate admixture should be the
care of all respectable people, and
we should look with horror on any
such abuse of power by the Republican
officials or others to compel such "mixing
of TIE races" When, indeed, it is reflected
how impossible it would be to compel
such mixture, and how obvious ifmust be
to every rational mind that such mixture
must be voluntary, at the will of the par
ties, the public abroad will see the injus-
tice done the Republican officials.
We have extracted this extraordinary
charge from the Democratic organ that it
may be seen there is nothing so base that
it would not charge upon the Republican
party, and nothing so absurd that it does
not expect to be believed by the friends of
monarchy at home and abroad. Mixing
of the races enforced by rascally Radical
offcials!" What an abominable imputa-
ton of an impossible abuse of political
power! Has the official organ no sense of
political justice? Does it believe there is
no limit to popular credulity?
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

the industry of the. laborer throughout
the length and breadth of our State, and
charges us ''not to forget to alleviate, as
far as lies in our power, the sufferings of
the poor within our midst"
The President nor the Governor does
not ask us to return thanks to them, but
to the Ruler of the universe. If it is pos
sible for our Democratic neighbors to drop
politics for one day, to forget for few
short hours their quarreling, their strife
and pickering, their pulling and pushing
for Office, the day will prove a blessing
for ALL There is much to be thankful for
in the fact that we enjoy civil and reli-
gious liberty; that we are at peace with
other nations; that in spite of home enc
mics to our government and the ma
chinations of secessionists, we have
glorious republic about to celebrate
It's one hinndredth anniversary The
good God has not deserted us, neither
in adversely nor prosperity. When dis
tinguished Southern theologian prayed
for the success OF the Confederacy, and
said, "If God does not cause the Confed-
crate arms to become victorious, l shall
doubt His justice" he uttered blasphemy,
and made more infdels than he can ever
make Christians. Bad men are blind,
cropping in blindness. Defeat one OF
them in running for the Office of coroner,
and they doubt the whole plan of Chris
tian salvation. A wicked Democrat can
see nothing in Gods world to be thankful
for while Republicans are in office, and
such men ridicule pious and prayerful
people.
Thanksgiving may be "a custom more
honored in the breach than the observ-
ance, so far as New Orleans is concerned,
so is the celebration of the fourth of July,
but it still is beautiful custom. We
should be thankful that we live, and have
health; and while life and health is left
there is hope. Hope that enlightening
Christianity may reach all dark places,
may be lifted to an elevated plane of civili-
zation, and that even Democrats may be
made repentant and better men. Let those
who choose assemble in their respective
barrooms; silk purses can only be made
from silk; city ordinance commanding
people to attend church would be de-
clared unc institutional, and would fail,
because men will not have goodness
thrust upon. them; but by all means let
those who wish go pray without hindrance,
nor stand at church doors and tell those
entering there that we in Louisiana have
nothing to be thankful for. On Thurs
day next special services will be held in
several of our Protestant churches, and
We hope to see them well attended, in ac-
cordance with the recommendations of
our Governor and President, and the de-
sires of Christian, grateful hearts.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

lations. Chicago has been charged with
watering the census very heavily, and she
has retorted that "the village at the other
end of the bridge" as she persists in call
ing the Western emporium, is being de-
populated by the superior attractions of
Chicago. They compare the values of
commerce and manufactures. The one
brags of its refreshing breezes in the sum
mer and the other of its genial tempera-
ture in winter. Public opinion has been
on balance, and those who emigrate to
the one speedily think they would have
done better in the other.
The latest contest between these public
scolds isns to which has the greatest num-
Der of stockholders in the whisky ring?
1t was for some tine probable that Chi
cago, from her superior facilities of turn
ing her shot corn" into the national drink,
had got away with most of her internal
revenne. st. Louis has, however, rallied,
and presents some names, or rather some
names have been presented by indictment,
which make Chicago tremble for her
laurels. Whenever the issue shall be
made up, and the comparative weight Of
rascality shall be determined 10 depend on
the per capita or ad valorem principle,
we shall be prepared 70 chronicle
the victory for enc or the other.
In the meantime. the public attention,
having been by the robbers and defaulters
of New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and
ST. Louis directed upon the alleged abuses
Of the Southern States, is astonished to
find that if people elsewhere had concen-
trated their scrutiny upon their own Of
fenders they would have saved a great
deal Of money and much of the good rep
utation they once enjoyed. Could not
these great questions Of comparative ras-
cality among these great cities be settled
by some sort of convention? Medals
and ribbons might mark the more pre-
eminent rogues, while a certificate marked
worthy of notice might be accorded to
the more modes. or less successful among
them.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21
THE RIVAL VILLAGES.

Those two hamlets, Chicago and st.
Louis, have quarreled for years about
which has the greatest possibilities in the
future. The one will control the COM
merce to the north pole in one direction
and to Japan in the other. This conflicts
somewhat with the territorial pretensions
of st. Louis, and a violent strife RACES
about the trade of the Yangt'si or some
such name. st. Louis built bridge, or
rather some capitalists built one in her
vicinity, and just as she had celebrated
possession, Chicago annexed it and ap.
pointed financial receiver, under mort
gage sale. She now stands like Nine. Ange
with her hands upon her hips, and halls
her rival with many terms Of ridicule and
opprobrium. These two cities have jawed
at each other about their respective popu-
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

will have no longer to perpetuate evil nor
atone for deeds done in the political flesh.
1t will be important to invoke the signal
ability of William Allen and the moral
worth of the zebraic Tweed to reform the
abuses and establish the character OF the
government.
We forget, as the Democratic aristoeracy
has denied the Republicans any political
or social rights whatever, all comment
upon our superiors is improper. Dem
ocrats deny. political equality. Democrats
consider finance no subject of executive
action. Democrats regard it disgraceful
for the leaders of political party to labor
for the restoration of harmony" in their
own party. Such conglomeration of
paradoxes so confuse our political mind
that we can pursue it no further
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21
THANKSGIVING DAY.

Governor Kellogg has issued proolama-
ton fixing the twenty.fifth instant as
Thanksgiving Day. Thanks for what We
can see why Governor Kellogg should be
thankful, but what the - the people of
Louisiana have to give special thanks for
Carolina, a 'huokleberry over our persim.
mon."-Ne,o Orleans Bulletin.
1t is with some misgivings that we al
low the above profane and slangey para
graph to appear in our columns on Sun.
day morning; but it is specimen brick
of goddess structure of impiety-it is q
sample of the means brought to bear
daily to keep young men away from
churches, to place them beyond Christian
influence, and instill the poison1 of athe-
ism into receiving minds-and we repub-
lish it that it may be seen and considered
by few of the righteous people of Lou
isiana.
Iraccordance with custom honored
since the war by Republican Presidents,
the President of the United States has
named Thursday next by official proclama-
ton, as day for Thanksgiving and praise
throughout the Union, "an. occasion for
the humble expression of our thanks to
Almighty God for the ceaseless and dis
tinguished benefits bestowed upon us as a
nation, and for His mercies and protec-
ton during the closing year." The Presi-
dent says:
Amid the rich and free enjoyment of all
our advantages, we should not forget the
source from whence they are derived, and
the extent of our obligations to the Father
of all mercies.
In accordance with beautiful and
time honored custom, as old as Christian
ity in New England, the Governor of
Louisiana has also named day for
thanksgiving, which as usual since ma
tional thanksgivings came in vogue, con-
forms with the Presidents proclamation,
and next Thursday will be known both as
q national and State day for Thanksgiving.
The Governor recommends that the people
Of this State "observe the day designated
in an appropriate and becoming manner"
that 1--WE return grateful thanks for the
many blessings bestowed upon Us, re-
membering especially our immunity from
pestilence and food, and the bountiful
crops with which Providence has crowned
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21
A NoNDEsCRIPT CONVENTION,

We once thought we had succeeded in
collecting all the aliases of the political
convo ntion which is underlined for the
fourth of January It's real name is Demo-
cratic, and as such it will be announced
TO the world the moment anything like
success appears to be assured or promised
with any degree of certainty. But just
at this junctIre il is not thought prudent
to proclaim its true patronymic. Democ-
racy is, therefore, like the President of the
late Contederacy, on q notable occasion,
travelling incog, disguised in reaceable
apparel, but ready to throw off the mask
the moment it is out Of the woods, or
near enough SO to make such movement
safe We have tefore noticed that each of
the five Democratic organs has different
name for the party to which they all pro-
fess allegiance. Among and between them
We have the Democratic, the Democratic
Conservative and the Conservative, which
represent the powerful army of "outs, "
all grouped together under the general
title Of antiRadicals. By this last name
the machine will be run until the Demo-
cratic element in the conglomerate mix
ture sees the opportune moment arrive
for taking the other allies on the hip.
A general and pressing invitation is
therefore extended to 'au anti-Radical
voters to rush to the polls on the ap-
pointed day and vote for delegates to the
anti-Radical State convention. When
the people shall come to that political
"bee" they will find that everything has
been carefully prepared by the genuine
Democratic architects, and nothing
wanted but strong shoulders to put it to-
gether and raise it. The whole list of
delegates to that convention has already
been prepared, and all that is left to be
done is to get enough people to go to the
primary election to give the thing the re-
spectability of numbers. As soon as the
nominees of the little political ring are
ratified "by the people," which will be an
easy matter, we shall find the Democracy
coming to the front and claim
ing new grant of power. Having once
got the control, further selections will be
made from among those who can show, by
words at least, the best party record.
About the same elements, though per-
haps not quite the same men, will rise up
as those of 1872, who played tor the State
aid lost it. The Liberals, Conservatives,
discontented Republicans, hired colored
voters, and all other allies, will be placed
in the background and fattered with
praise and compliment for having ''re-
deemed Louisiana, which is exactly the
equivalent of restoring the Confederate
Democracy to power.
If the anti-Republican voters respond
to the call to attend the primary elections
they will soon find that their votes and
not advice is wanted. Neither the dele
gates to the State Convention nor the
nominees for Office will be selected from
the Conservative and Liberal factions in
that grand division of the whole party.
These will be expected to serve as volun-
teers without pay, the regular Democrats
alone being considered in the line of pro-
motion.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21
u i f u

HALPHEy-ln this city, at 1870 P. NJ. Saturday,
November 20 1873, ALCIDE HALPHES aged th;ItS.
four years, Il native OF New Orleans.
The funeral will take place To Dag Sunday a..
P. NJ, from the residence No. 2l4 Boul bon street
between ST. Philipand Duma.ne streets.
GREES-0n Saturday morning Novem ber 20,
1875, Mrs. MARY E. GREEN, wife OF Ashbel Green
Her friends and those OF E. G. Dill her son n.in.
law, are invited to attend her faneral from No 338
st. Andrew street, To Day Sunday, November q
at P. NJ. Burial at the Washing ton Cemetery.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

AL right minded people greet with pleas
ure any accession to the ministerial strength
Of community, and our people have great
cause to be glad that tho Rev. DR.. Wilson
has seesptsd the call of the Coliseum Place
Baptht ChuFch. He enters upon his pas-
tseal labsru today. He IL said to be man
Of undssbsed ability and originality, and
comes 10 ~ with the strongest endorsement
for his devotion and piety.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21
THE LATEST TRIUMPH.
TO PIANIsTs AND ALL
LOVERS OF MUSIC,

MR. p. wERLEIN espectfuily invites all profes-
siona and anna eur panists to visit his store Nos
70, 80 and 50 BaIonne street, and examine the new
style of UPRIGHT PIANOS lately manufactu tured ex.
pressly for this climate by Messrs. Chickering
Sons. The singing quality Of this instrument 10
perfectly wonderful, has never been equalsd, and
puts forever in the shade the pianos Of all other
makers, however great their pretensions may have
been. deal II IN
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

The great San Francisco four mile hors Q
race, which was first fixed for the thirteenth
instant, then postponed to the twentieth, has
been again deferred to the twenty fifth.
The purse is for $50, 900 gold, and the jock
eys, who have NO interest in the gate
money gains, complain of the delays Or
dered by the Pacific Jockey Club.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

The Chicago Post says: Paul Morphy,
the famous chess player, is insane" Mr..
Morphy can be seen on our streets any day,
having given up chess playing for the prac.
tice of the law. He was never in better
health, physically and mentally, than now,
and the above news is calculated to surprise
him and his friends.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

Whenever contest of any moment is to
occur, the gambler plies his vocation. Re-
gsrding the efforts to get up stake in the
race for Speaker, Washington dispatch
says: "The pools upon the speakership
we're failure. The manager is reported to
have kept them open until ten O'Clock, and
closed them in disgust without bids"
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

A Democratic State convention will be
held at Galveston in January. Waen Will
liam Allen was nominated the roof of the
Ohio State House was blown of. What
breeze the Democrats of Texas will raise
for the afflicted city of Galveston We do not
know, nor does Tice; but there is . feeling
that the politicians should meet far, far
from the sounding sea.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

The social Jenkins spares nothing. A
Memphis chap writes: "Her matchless and
perfect figure was model, and never shown
to go much advantage as when she knelt
for bRptism.N
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

mended, especially by the people Of the
South, one-third of whom are of the same
race as the slaves of Cuba, for his attempts
to free the people and commerce of that
unhappy island from Spanish bondage.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

The New Orleans Association of Spiritual
lists have made arrangements to hold regu-
lar Sunday services, morning and evening,
at Minerva Hall. Hon. j. NJ. PEBBLES has
been engaged to lecture during January
and Eehruary
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

The improvements in implements of war
fare are SO great abroad that they keep
many of our distinguished officers con-
stantly making trips to Europe. Admiral
Porter is going over to look at some torpe-
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

An exchange, claiming familiarity with
an old actor, says: 1--WE have known Ben
jamin from a time when he was actually a
slender young man, playing light comedy.
and playing it well, at the old American
Theatre on Poydras street." Can the Or
leanian mean Benedict DeBarl
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

Il is fortunate that ladies are not in the
habit of drinking between the acts of
play. 1t would be fearful thing to have
them all Ego out to see man." and come
back eating cloves
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

The work of Sankey and Moody has
stage in disgust; but he was not good
actor. 1t is hoped the work will go on, for
there are TOO many bad actors on the stage.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

Harriet Hosmer, the sculptress, is forty
four, and unmarried. She is satisfied with
her marble family, though she might have
ehiseled some other woman out of hus-
band.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21
WANTED.

PARLOk AND BEDROOM, en- suite; alsa for one OF
two other large. pleasant sPeItments fronting on
the most desirable part OF Canal street. Terms
reesenaee. Apply at No. ls2 Canal street. corner
OF Dryades, entrance No. Dryades street Refer.
opces required. no2l I'm 2p*
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

When a man says ne is glad to see you,
ask him if he means it. There may be d
chance that ne does not
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

Hard Times" is the title of seasonable
song and chorus sent US by Philip Werlin,
OF No. 80 Baronne street. The music is by
Louis P. Mario, the words by Alfred j. Cob
Ii
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

Tie Commercial! .4drertiSer is of opinion
that when you receive the photograph of
thoroughbred racer you get the carte before
the horse,
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

The Catholics and Episcopalians are
making lively bids for tie conversion OF
the colored race.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

The next fourth of July will be celebrated
at He'll Gate by lifting two and half acres
of rock with $4,000 pounds of nitro glyce-
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

"Aristides" is the name of the classical
nag which has won the most money during
the racing season.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

John Morrissey strikes HE opponents as
being a very strong man.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

Ii stone coffins come into use, derrioks
and drays will take the place OF pail
bearers
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

One OF the arrested dealers in crooked
whisky is Mr.. Ameun. The petitions should
end there.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

A word to the wise is sufficient. The idea
suggests short sermens.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

The latest styles in millinery may be seen
a. Nine. Rosa Reynoir's, No. 9 Chartres
street
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-21

The photographer is a negative sort of
man, any way you take him.