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The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

We have just returned from the
annual Convention of the Press as
sociation of mississippi, which WAS
begun and held ut Kosciusl>o on the
ID and Sd. We have not the time
and space to make a report in eN-
tense of the proceedings this week.
Suffice it to say, the Convention OF
1873 was the largest and most pleas
ant affair of the kind ever held in
our state. The hospitality of the
good people of kosciusko and At
tala county exceeds our powers Of
description Never was the Press
gang more generously received, or
greater contributions of hearty
cheer extended to its members.
For the MAIL we must express
our earnest appreciation Of the many
courtesics rendered to its rrprcsen-
tatives. Col. Walpolc and Capt
Johnson OF the Star office, were cs-
pccialIy kind t" us and have our
thanks. The hospitablc and accom-
plishcd wife and daughters of our
highly respected friend, Col. Ros-
coc c. Ogtisby, have the sincere
and grateful acknowledgements Of
our senior for their consideratc caro-
tor him ; while DR. J. VI. Lewis and
his accomplished wife have placed
our junior under a debt Of graft udc
to them that words cannot express.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

Our Fire Company was out on
last Wednesday evening, and clearly
demonstrated to the incredulous, by
throwing II heavy stream OF water
fully twenty feet above the topmost
point of the cupola on the
Courthouse, that the organization
known as the Canton Fire Depart
mcnt,iS not altogether a "nuisancc,
nor tho engine an elephant as it
has been styled by some of our mar
row minded citizens. Tho efforts
of our selfsacrificing fireman have
never been fully appreciated, nor
have they in every instance recelv-
cd the praise that should bare been
accorded them, but on the contrary
they have been frequently deridcd
by croalers, who, il is consolation
to our Fire Boys to know, never
offer a helping hand on the occa-
sion of Il fire, but are ever ready to
= suggest something, and other
wise interfere. For our part, we
say let us encourage our tiremen,
for they do certainly manage to get
Il good deal out of their " elephant
One thing we will say, that finer
looking body OF men, or Drawer,
never manned a rope or handled
hose
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
Officers of the State Grange.

The following are the officers
elect for the State Grange OF Mis-
-issippi tor the ensuing two years
". l. HcmmIngway, Carrollton
Carroll county, Master.
Put Dardcn, Fayctte, Jefferson
-oumty, Ovcrsecr.
Maj. +. q. Wall, Jackson, Hlnds
county, Lecturer.
7. J. Jackson, Liberty, Amito
county, Steward.
Frank Burkit, Houston, Chicka-
Jaw county, Assistant Steward.
". II. Rainey, Starkvillc. Oktib-
bcha county, Chaplain.
J. b. Robertson, Brownsville,
Kinds county, Treasurer.
W. l.. Williams, Ricuzi, Alcorn
county, Secretary.
l.. s. Terry, Kosciusko, Alfalfa
county, Gate-kceper.
Mrs. a. NJ. Hicks, Benton, Iazoo
county, Ceres.
Mrs. J Al. Gill, Oxford, Lafayette
county, Pomona.
Mrs. Matte Burkit, Houston,
Chickasaw county, Flora.
Mrs. Augusta Ally. Claiborne
county, Lady Assistant Steward.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
W. l.. Hemingway, CarrolIton,
Carroll county.
T.. y. Bridewell, Beauregard, Co
piah county.
W. W. Vaught, Magnolia, Pike
county.
W. H. Williams, RicnzI, Alcorn
county.
= A. J. Vaughan, Marshall county,
post Office, Memphis Tenn Proxy
TO National Grange.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

A petition, signed by 4 good
many of our citizens, was present
ed 10 the city council at its last
meeting, praying that the ordinance
which. condemns females to the
chain gang be repealed. The petit
ton was referred t. the city attcr-
ncys, for their opinion. The only
argument urged against this ordi-
nance by the petitioners is that the
city officials receive their costs in
this way. 1t is true that police Of
ficcrs receive their costs from the
City Treasury, but the city gets a
dollar of the fine and costs imposed
upon each offender. Thus, not on
ly is the expense formally incurred
by the city in the care of prisoners
done away with, but an actual pro-
fit is made to the city in the way of
street improvements. If woman
becomes so degraded as to come
within range of this ordinance, it is
nothing more than T.; ght that snc
should suffer the peralry. In our
Judgment this act does not confiic:
with any state law, and we hope
that our city council will continue
in force an ordinance which eXcrts
such a salutary influence upon the
number of vagabond men and wo-
men that infcst our city.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
Fruit Boxes for sale by
JAMES PRIEsTLEY x Co.
Ice, ice. Ice. lee for sale by
james PricstEey Il Co.


Sevora! of our young men seem
to be very much troubled, aad are
to be sen going around with long
faces and down cast looks. In an
ticipation ola trip to the Black Hill
quite Il numbe of them had their
hair cut short to preclude the pos
sibility of blood-thirsty Sioux
having any showing for hand-hold,
We think this was wise prccau-
ton on their part to keep their
craniums from being cultivated with
the scalping knife, but as the gov
ernmont has failed to come to any
terms with the Indians, and will
use military force to prohibit AL
venturers from entering the Re>crva-
ton, such as q precautlon was I'M
necessary. One Of these Young IN en-
says that he intends to shoot the
first man who mentions Black Ii ILLS
to him again, because he says he WAS
induced through the persuations OF
the club to have his hair shaved off,
and no sooner had he done SO than
his sweetheart discarded him be-
cause Of his hideous appearance, and
her mother insists on his taking an
other route to and from his meals,
so terribly shocked is she. The on
ly advice We can give this grief
stricken individual is to wait until
his hair turns out, and then make il
desperate attempt to reconcile
mai1nrS
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
RAILROAD TIMETABLE.
n. ORLEANS, St. LOUIS q CHICAGO r. r
LOCAL MATTIERS.

The unusual sprghtliness of our
issue this week is due to the genius
of our young friends, w. +. Dancy,
Esq, Fred LusS and J. VI. Ander-
son, Jr., who mounted the tripod
during the absence of our regular
editorial staff at the Press Conven-
ton. They are not responsible for
the non-paymcnt of any bills ma
tured and presented during our abb
-sence. Master Walter Jeffrics also
deserves kindly mention for the ef-
ficient manner in which he filled for
two days the posts of editor, pub
Usher and business manager, where
by he ceased to play the devil"
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

We are glad to observe the ener-
gy and care displayed by our etfi-
cient City Marshal and his deputy
in placing onr streets in good re-
pair, and VIC hopo the example will
be followed by property holders to
put their side walks in good conii-
ton. There are many people trav-
cling throughout the South with a
view of permanent settlement
among us, and nothing adds moro
to the attractions Of a town, or tells
more strongly of the character of
its inhabitants than the condition
of its streets and pavements. Poo
pie must have smooth road to
travel to enable them to see the adj
vantages of any locality.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

A rare intellectual feast is in store
for our citizens next Monday night.
We hope all will turn ont and avail
themselves of the opportunity of
hearing and enjoying something
that is not often afforded in Il lie
time. We ailude to Dir. W. III. Mil
burn, The Blind Man Eloquent
and his incompatible lecture on
Sargent S. Prentiss and the Flush
Times of Mississippi. Let no one
miss the lecture or fail to enjoy the
rich harvest of mental pabulum that
it furnishes. Tickets fifty cents.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
20, 900 lbs. Meat just received at
3I3-3t1 =. WEI. 81 Co.'S

From every section of our coun-
ty we receive very favorable reports
of the crops. In fact, SO encoura@-
ing is the prospect, that with 4 few
more rains during this and next
month, a good and abundant bar
vest can be relied upon. Although
our farmers feel the general de
preston of the times, they have
quit talking about "hard times,
and have gone to work with an en-
ergy which betCkens a determine
ton to bring about by their well
directed industry and economy a
season of prosperity and indepcn
dcnce.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
Another Old and Highly Respected
Citizen Gone.

Mrs. Nancy NJ. Luckett, relict of
the late Guslus Luckett, who died
in thus county in 1858, died at her
residence one mile north of Canton
on Sunday, May 30th, in the seven
ty-frst year of her age. The de
ceased had been 4 resident of this
county for the past thirtytwo years.
She was Il native of Wilkes county,
Georgia, and was the mother Of a
large family of children, only three
of whom survive her. She became
il convert to the Catholic Church
short Y alter the death OF her hus-
band and remained to the day ot
her death aconsstant and devout fol-
lower Of Its teachings. Peace to her
memory
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
Fruit Boxes for..sale by
T,\fES ppUpsTu ~ !,

Our City Fathers have granted
permission to the Fire Company, to
absent themselves for one day on a
pleasure excursion. 1t will be well
in case this excursion is made, for
our citizens to use every precaution
against fire on their premises dur
ing the absence of our firemcn and
heir apparatus.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
Personal.

Gen. +, G- Humphreys was in
Canton ON Monday ard Tuesday
last
Mr. I'D. Vance, correspondent of
the New York World,was in our city
for several days during the past
week and honorcd our office with Il
visit
Col Mooring, of the New York
house of Van Bell & Fiskc, dropped
in on us during the week, So did
James Anderson, Esq. mississippi
Jim) These gentlemen will always
find a welcome at our office.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

stock f new spring goods just received
at the Red Store.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
TO Linen Buyers.

The supremacy which Stadekcr & son
have always maintained in the elmer.
Trade" is still evidenced by the large
amount OF these goods which they daily
dispose OF. The great Inducements offer
eel to cash purchasers are, the pure quail
ty of their celebrated ~ DIRK Street
brand of Linens and the low prices at
which they sell them. None should buy
Il yard before examining their stock.
which will always be found rcplctc with
all grades and descriptions.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

Bay r..r-',.. : ".,>- "...c,'s W.
Err
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
STATE OFFICERS {:

4. kmcs. Governor.
A. Il. Davis. I.ieutcuant-t
". II. Gibbs. Auditor Public Accounts.
.i"t,cS =. Hamilton, Deputy Auditor
Public. Accounts.
q. III. Holland, Treasurer.
James iiilf, Secretary of State.
q. +. Harris. Attorney General.
4. W. Cartlozo, Superintendent of Pub
lie Education.
II. W. Warren, IeveC Commissioner.
- Br1lsher, Deputy LcNcc CoinmiS-
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

The addresses that were adverlis-
ed 10 be delivered at Odd Fellows
Hall last Saturday by Coils. Den
nett and IIillyard, on the subjects
of Immigration and Agriculture,
were indefinitely postponed ON ac-
count Of The protractcd exercises of
the County Grange, which was in
session that day, and whose labors
were mavoidably prolonged. Due
notice will be given by rs Of the
day for the addresses, as soon as
asccrtancd.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
Ice Ice for sale by
JAMES PGIE>TIEY & Co.

The attention OF our city author
tiles is directed to the condition of
the street along the north side of
the court Square. There has been
little or no work bestowed upon
that portion of Center street for
several years, and the result i, that
the street is terribly washed, and
the bitches are in bad repair.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

The crops, we are told,
are doing well. Those near town
that we have an opportunity 20 see
occasionally are in fine condition
and growing rapidly. We have
heard of some instances where the
grass-hoppers had attacked the
young plants, owing 10 the absence
of grass in the crops. An argument
an favor OF not keecping cotton too
clean and free from grass.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
Cut this Out.-It may Save Your Life.

There is no person living but what s'lt-
fcrs more or less with Lung Disease.
Coughs. Colds or Consumption. yet some
would die rather than pay - cents for :,
bottle of medicine that would cure tlIcm.
Or. y. Bo'chcc'S German Syrup has lat"-
~ been introduced in this country from
Germany. and its wonheroIls cures aston
isles every one that Try it. If you DOUBT
what we say in print. cut this ont and
take it To your druggists. t.:ss,ll II
BaugIin. and get Il sample bottle for ~
cents and try 1t, or Il regular size for 81
cents.
G. G. GREEN, Woodbury., y. j.
lE-nnNS. l.lS
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

Since our editor did not accrue
much tame III the koscuIsko cdito-
rial spelling match, he has shoulder
ed his pie "a plow) rs the I oorest
spcllcr, and is now seeking his har-
vest in an dcr(u)e field.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
SIPREME COIRT !:

Z. q. Peyton. Chief Justice;
u. r. Siinr:lll, Associate Judge.
y. Tarleii. Associate Judge.
-Iainc~. Mckee. Clerk.
yhornls MELVILLE. Deputy Clerk.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

Get your job printing done at the
MAIL office. New presses. new and
fashionable typ and complete stock
Of stationery. Call and see samples
Of work and prices.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
CANTON MAIL.
GENERAL DIRECTORY
U. :. OFFICERS :

Hon. r. 4. Hill, Judge of Circuit and
District Court.
q. T.. Swan. Clerk of Circuit anu DIS
Icn,v = l,r,nn, L. = Marshal of the
southern District of Mississippi
W. IL. Ford, (officcl Deputy Clerk,
RI. NJ. swan. Deputy Marshal. Jackson.
y. ". Blessing. Deputy Marshal Nick>-
burg
Henry Wilson. Deputy Marshal.
N.si,x.y,
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
VI.
3G-cOw l22
The Lectur e.

G. G.. GREEN, Woodbury., y. j..
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

We return our grateful acknowl
ments TO those friends of the MAIL
who have called at our off &C during
the past week to pay up old scores
and renew their subscriptions for
another year. One good friend
whose subscription begins next
month, generously paid us day or
two since tor two years in advance.
We only wish we had a thousand
such friends, but they are as scarce
as angels visits, or WW)aLes in
Pearl River.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
Delightful Soda Wafer 1T
Jas. Priestley T. Co.'S

Go to W. J. Kendall and have
your measure taken for one ofthose
beautiful Philadelphia suits; or if
sou prefer home manufacture, he
can fit you just as well. Try him.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
CANTON HIGH SCHOOL
Located at Canton. Miss,

Will be- rim its first ten months session ON
Monday. October >. 1871, with Prof. II.
=. Kennedy \. NJ. ~ Principal, assisted
bv an able and experienced corps of
teachers
The Male and the Female Schools will
he taught in scr,rl;" buildings.
4 reduction in the Rates of Tuition
will he made after IInuirv l>t. lS1''.
Boar,Iiu" can b" had III private families
at reasonable rate.
We propose establishing good school,
and hope To both merit Hnd receive on
share of public patronage
This school is established under til
supervision "f the jackson District Con
trr,rIrr oi the VI. t.. thlr"h. South, ana
hy tin. committee has been located as
above stated.
H. II. MON r,,bMFEN,
4. Il. GALLON NY.
l. t.. \pE NN tE thy
y e. fbNIiII
! N NT.lr
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
Ice. Ice. Ice for sale by
James PrieStlcy ~ CO.
Preaching.

Rev. DR.. Hunter, of Jackson, will
hold service at the esbytcrian
Church tomorrow morning st II
o'clock.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

orr friend Ben. Jones, at Cassell
& Baughn'-, has magic balsam, y
which he manipuletcs with such skill
as to relieve the scvc.est pain in an
instant. Go and see what it is.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
PREMIUM FOR 1876

Every subscriber for 1879 will receive a
beautiful portrait. in oil coiOrS. OF the
same noble dog whose picture in a former
issue attractcd so much attention.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

lo"ng, men, have your " cddin@,
party and ball invitations and pro-
Grammo cards printed ut the Mail
office. We have Il handsome stock
Of thc latest style stationery suita
bic trr such occa~iuu- roil and
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

The subordinate Oranges L. oi IL. are
requested to send 10 The Secretary of
County Grange the name of Master and
secretary. place of meeting and ON what
day. ID. NJ. SAUNDERS.
Sec County Grange.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

LOst.--Bctwecu Mr.. Peyton Suthcr-
lands pllce and the Postoiiicc. an Italian
Mosaic EARRING. y liberal reward will be
paid tor its delivery at this Office.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

The fishing at Pearl River and
the lakes continues good. Several
parties were out during the past
week and met with much success.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

Old papers, suitable for wrap
ping, patterns, etc, can be had at
this Office at 75c per hundred, or in
smaller quantities at one cent apiece.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
COUNTY OFFICERS {:

l.. y. Ross. sheriff.
-. Pipgrc, Circuit Clerk.
r.. =. jeffrey. Chanccry Clerk
-. ii. ii. Toles. Assessor.
!. +. Boyd, Treasurer.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
Coolest Ice in town for sale by
James PrieStley s. Co.

Have your job printing executed
at tho MAIL office. Our facilities
are first-cIass and our prices moder
ate
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
AR EeEED.

SNi TII-IiULL.-At the residence Of
the b:idr, Oh Thursday evening, 27th ult..
by Rev. >. 5. Brown, Mr.. James A. Smith
and Mrs. NJ :. Hull. all Of this county
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

Nr. VIM. wiley. matchmaker and
iew-lrr. late with Il. Il. Clark. can now
be found 4; CasScll Il Baighn'S Drug
store, where he i prepared to do all man
ncr of work in his line ri reduced prices.
for c,isI- 522-3f
Louie. III the Lower Pcarrr House.
keeps the very best OF wines, liquors and
..i,r.lf..
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

For tl,c newest style mems fur hats 30
to the Red Store.
Frcsl, Book Beer ut Merchants Saloon.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

AIRS. &. SCLNs.
vi No. ! East Side Court Square,
Keeps y ftll assortment of Bread and
Cakes. Plain and Fancy Cantlir>, BONES
tic and Foreign Fruits. Nuts. Cigars and
Tobacco. Toys and Dress Goods. which
she oilers ut the lowest c;lSh prices.
no2S-inl
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

Letter, note and hiIl-hea Dis, visit
ing and business cards, circulars,
posters, dodgers, i'll fact, everything.
from Il visiting card to Il full sheet
poster, executed with ncatnesS and
dispatch at the NAIL Office.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

Ice N :: ct-. per ~. retail and - cts.
per Ib. wh"I.-aI.. by TrENEH GRAVES.
For the best wines. liquors and
cigars call on Mons. LoH'" a. the
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

~ THE REX ~ 7 ELECTIONS THE
pro ii,. have declared ~ favor Of hOH-
a-fy al + !i:ics Hui iffl"p,Hd'ncr in jour
i.ai.Iu. -" Tribune. which years AZ '
,lct,lir,fi nat 1t WIS nUt AMI never Wouit
be Il parry organ, clailn' NE verdict, 49,
the pop 'l1r Vinn.rItinu Of its rJIIrs.'. amt
rec gn.l"~ ia tine result the voice ~ the
people for reform ma Integrity IA govern
mcflt. lot carIor and Undergraduate;
among ncT- yapr-. Daring Tire can.
pai0n which has Iu.t ciIsci i'nr = cibI'!,.
has fully maintained lis right 80 the Til
OF Ike leading American New PAPER.
This position II hIs carHeG arl r,it a.
for th" following. among other re..soI.--
Il I,IbiisiIc- an til,' new, nj i. more
falls ami more inteIigci. y tIian any ON
or paper.
1t insists On peace throughout IL,
whole country. tn" right % local alt
government, and the protection Of all
class in the exercise ut their just AMI
legal rights.
II aHvoc,tt"S confidence and good Gcl-
inl, between North and South. AMI IlbOf4
for IN honest md abiding reconciliation.
II maintGiIs- iaiF'urs5 and candur tOwarI
all public men lIJi questions. and dignity
and courtesy toward associates and r1valS.
1t publishes scientific news. reports dis
cushions and discoveries to degree Of
tullncss and accuracy never before attain
eil by amy newspaper
1T gives every week ten or more columns
of the most carefully prepared a@ricultu-
raj matter during the year, much more in
the aggregate t!ian The entire contents OF
any other agricultural publication. AMI
the whole forming a department of which
an eminent agricultural editor sail: ''IC
has done NOR. to make good farmers than
any other influence which has ever ex-
isted."
IL has published n series of seicnitis
and literary extras which have met u
wider sale and more emphatic popular APP
prov;d tiian any similar publication of tn,
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

Garry your hides to GUrley and get
the very highest cash price. 5S-2z
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DIED.

LUCNETT-On Sunday. My Both.
lSG5. Mrs. Nancy NJ. IhIckctt... rclict of
the late Gi!Stlis LUcke.t. aged 40 YEAR.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05

For The cheapest and best styles men
iiir hats go {" III" Red store.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-06-05
u-i iF'iNc'f. III tiits
~ T. - TOR T.

40 pairs Of the celebrated tanli, LIT hand
made slrss-entirely new cheap
for cash. Every p:rir ,rnyaDied