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The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

We know that the young men Of
Madison county need no appeal from
us to do their duty in tho coming
election. We know they are deter
mined to spare no means or efforts
that are fair and honorable to Sc
cure the success of our ticket. Let
the good work, so admirably begun,
be continued for the few remaining
days of the canvass and on election
day let the whole county turn out
cen masse" and push along the vic
tory that awaits us. Let 1t not be
said that Madison county threw
away the election by the inactivity
and lethargy of her citizens. We
can imagine no disgrace greater
than the one that we will expert
ence if we permit a handful of vile
carpet baggers to control our coun
ty affairs for longer time. We
have but to will it and victory is
ours, and with this victory will
come a general exit of the piundcr-
crs and wreclcrs that have intest-
ed our county, and who have prey
ed upon our substance for the past
eight or nine years. After Novem-
Der I'd, the caravans that used to
go up Salt River, will be nothing
in comparison to tho long train of
rpet-baggers that will fold their
tents, bundle up their traps and ST.
iently steal away.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

Jason, Niles the sclfconstitutcd
trict, in opposition To our standard
bearer, Hon. o. r. Singleton, was
completely routed Il short time since
by his opponent, in joint discus
sion at Kosciusko. The accounts
received ny us say that the way
Col. Singleton peeled the bark from
thi.- renegade was amazing. Poor
Niles was ea,np.ctcIy demolished,
and when the test was over
hadn't as much sand IN his gizzard
as dnng-hill rooster, to~epable
him to CROW just a little alter BIZ
victor hal retired.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

While we know and admit that it
is the part of wisdom to be temper
ate, and exercise forbearance these
| exciting and troublous times,
still wo feel that we are JUS
titled in holding up to the minds of
| our readers the vile and revengeful
horde of radical fomentors of strife
and bloodshed that infest our state,
and invoke for them the eXecration
and condemnation of an outraged
people. Our people have for years
borne mostpatiently, most submis-
lively, all manner of oppression and
| outrage from those insatiate rulers
and taskmasters; they have been
robbed, insulted and oppressed
beyond endurance; they can stand
it no longer, and now that they are
determined TO cast off this weight,
this oppression, this insult, the foul
est, most wicked means arc resorted
to by their enemies to the end that
they may continue their rule OF
wreck and ruin. Despalring of
success by the plan hitherto pursu-
ed and found profitable, that of an
antagonism between the former
master and slave and realizing that
the negro has learned that his old
master and the old slave owner is
in truth the Negroes best friend,
they seek to counteract this effect
by instigating conflicts and scenes
of riot and bloodshed. The old
claptrap and lodges heretofore en-
ployed to control the negros' vote
have failed and some new expedient
or specific is necessary. The color
line device or shift is resorted to.
The cost to lives, the amount of
blood TO be spilled has never enter
ed into their estimates. All they
have stopped to consider is the re-
suit as it is to effect the interest of
the party and subserve the purpos-
es and personal aims of its leaders
and aspirants for place and power.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23
OVER THE STATE.

Columbus Democrat The DEM
ocratic conservatives of Oktibbeha
have nominated III. Il. Muldrow and
IIamp Turner for the Legislature.
Columbus Democrat There is
more sickness in the city and the
surrounding county than we have
had At this season for somo years.
We have heard of but few deaths.
The residence of Mr.. r.. b. Hutch
inson. near Old Hamilton, Monroe
county, was burned, last Monday.
Accidental, and loss over $1,000, with
no insurance.
On accoun Of the prevailing sick
ness on the sea coast, Judge Green
Chandler will hold no fall term OF
the Circuit Court in Hancock and
! Harrison counties.
There have been 1892 boxes
(one-third of n busheD of apples,
pears peaches, plums and grapes
shipped from Terry, Kinds county,
this season.
The frost last Saturday night ex.
tended to Pascagula and within fif.
ty miles of New Orleans. We learn
that the yellow fever at the form
or place is abating very rapidly.
A difficulty occurred in Senatobia
last Saturday evening between Col
J. Cooke and z. McHenry, both cit
icons of Senatobia, IN which the
former was MORALLY shot and the
latter instantly killed by being
stabbed. Politics.
Thirty-two of the business firms
of Kosciusko following the lead OF
onr patriotic business men, pledge
themselves not to open their place.
of business on the day of election,
but to devote the day exclusively
to the redemption of our state. Let
all others do likewise.
Monitor The arms recently re-
ceived in Jackson hy Ames, cost
s14 900, and the express freight was
81, 500, when bv ordinary freight
line they might have been got here
for one-teDth of that sum. But
Ames wants trouble and he want il
quickly, and he doesn't care for cx-
pense. while other people have to
foot the bill.
Tidal Wave Ono hundred and
one white majority on the new re
istration, and three hundred and
twenty seven white majority on
the old-four hundred and twenty
eight in all, in Tate county. Come
up on the 18th and register, and we
will swell the band" to five hun
bred.
W. II. Hannery, col, nominated
by the Radicals for Circuit Clerk
of Rankin county, comes out in a
carl in the Clarion declining the
nomination, saying: "It would
not be proper for me to continue
in the attitude of u candidate of a
party whose policy, as indicated by
Gov. Ames, l do not approve"
Jackson Times An engine known
as the "Southern," or No. II, pull
ing Gen. A. NJ. Vests special train,
exploded Saturday, the 10th, about
noon, blowing her top rigging and
cab to atoms, throwing parts of her
machinery and boiler in every d.
rcction-some as far az 300 yards,
and one piece of 5000 lbs. quar-
ter of mile. The engineer, Mr..
VIM. Mabin, formerly of the V. 4
NJ. r. r, was sitting on bis box,
from whence he was unccremonius.
ly stood upon his head behind the
tender, and the box thrown thir-
ty feet he was bruised and scratch
ed up to some extent, but not Sc
riously hurt. No other damage
done. This occurred about half
way between Holly Springs and
Jacksonville, Miss.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23
TaE OUTLOOK.

From every portion of our state
we receive most gratifying and en-
comaging accounts concerning the
election, and If Mississippi does not
go largely Democratic the second
day OF next month, we shall be
much mistaken. The interest is
increasing every day. Young men
and old men are alike working for
tie good cause, determined to pros
ccnte the work to the end that hon
est and fair rule shall be secured to
our people. The negroes, too, are,
in many instances, quitting their
leagues and clubs, are cutting loose
from the vile carpet-baggers and
scalawags and are joining the hon
est people in their struggle for the
redemption of our state, the reduc-
ton of taxes, and the restoration OF
peace, quiet, contentment and pros
perity.
In our own county of Madison,
tho work Is going bravely on, and,
if our people will only prosecute it
with the Same determination they
have manifested during the past
two weeks, the election will be ours
We have but TO reach out and tax G
it. Let US do it, remembering that
if we do not sHcceed at this election
we are doomed for another four
years to endure the rascalities OF
the vile horde who hold the reins
Of our county government.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

Regulations to Preserrc Peace and Order,
and Facilitate Legal TOfers at an Election.
SEC. 1867. All places for retailing i'll
toXicating liquors. in the several counties
of this state, shall be closed, and no ill.,
tOXicating liquors permitted to be sold, bar
tered or given away, OR drunk lat any store.
tavern. sOlOOn. restaurant. steamboat not
running, or wlIarfbOat nc Il landing or
pl'icc of business therein. from II O'Clock
of the preceding, until II O'Clock of the
succeeding night, of any general or spe-
cial election. and all intoxicated rioters
or disordery person, disturbing the peace
by noise or violence in the city. town Or
place where the election shall be held,
shall be arrested. placed in Jail, or other
wise kept in cllstOday (bcing permitted
while in such custody to vOte), until the
polls shall be duly closed, or until they
are entirely sober, quiet, pe;ceab:c, Or
derly and wcll-beliaved; and the regis
trars and inspectors OF the election are
hereby made conservatOrs of the peace
ut their districts and precincts and all
such cOnservatOrs of the peace, SheIiffS,
and their deputies. and all police officers
appointed to guard or be present at the
polls or place of election. city marslials.
their deputies, and all other police and
peace Ofticcr+. are required to faithfully
execute these provisions, and others to
preserve the peace, freedom and purity
of election. under the penalties prescrib-
ed in the penal code for any neglect of
such duties; and registrars and inspcc-
tors shall, when necessary, call upon any
or all citizens to aiI them i'll these re-
'Ilirements and all persons, informed of
any neglect or violation of these require
menus s"all give notice to the district at
torhey or any "ther proper officers there
of. a space OF Thirty feet, in every di-
rection from the poll .sh.ll be kept open
and clear OF all persons, except two cfal-
lengcrs of good conduct anil behavior,
selected by each purity, 10 detect and cllal-
lrngc Illegal voters and the voters shall
apl'aossh the poll ffom one direction,
line. or door, or passage and depart in
hPthcr, " ucnrly opposite ., cow nicnt.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

cused, and who expresses himself
perfectly willing to shoulder the
responsibility for the Presidents
actions when he is not able to stand
the responsibility for his own &C
tons, is not exactly grand or adj
miraole figure. The closing de-
clan alton of Amcs: 81 am power
less to protect thcm," may not be
good reason for Grants stepping
in, but to Il good many people it
will read like a good reason tor
Ames' steppin z out.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

The last accounts from Col. o. X
Singleton report him in the mighty
east where he is doing yocman ser
vice. The people are turning out
from every nook and corner by the
thousands to hear the old man elo-
quent talk. Next week the Colo
mel goes TO Washington county,
where great preparations have been
made for his receptions. The work
goes bravcly on and each day gives
strength to his chan ces fer r'lcet !pn.
1t is now conceded that the D"no-
Gratis will have. not less Tia. four
and maybe fivc on; OF -iy Congress
men, and Col. Singleton among the
number.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

and the curses of his own party
Warner 5 goose is cooked. Warner is
dead duck, Il withercd tulip. Even
Amos is about to wash his hands
of him. The Governor has found
him out, knows and realizes that
be is Il stupcndous fraud, and a him
derancc and stumbling block in the
way OF peace and prosperity to the
state.
Tear off his stars and break his sword,
And burn up his commish;
We have no need Tor Generals,
Now that we've 10 meliSh."
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

Stand firm and wait at the polls
on election day. See that your
neighbor does the same thing. Be
at the polls early and stay late
Do MT be crowded out and see that
no body else is crowded out. And
when The voting is over stand firm
and wait until the votes are counted.
If any RadicaLattempts TO smash a
box or stuff one, be sure and see
that he is smashed and stuffed.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23
T R u S T EE'S SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF TWO DEEDS IN
ID Trust. executed by WILLIAM ii. CAS-
SELL and JAMES w. BAUGIIN, one to Sc
cure james Wales and Ann Wales in
the payment OF certain monies therein
mentioncd; the other to secure \. Il.
without in the payment of certain sum
Of money in. said deed mentioned; the
said deeds being recorded in Book 5 of
the Land Records of Madison county.
Mississippi, the former beginning Oh page
500, and the latter on page 40, of said
Book $, the undersigned. trustee in said
deeds mentioned. will proceed TO sell to
the highest bidder, for cash, before the
south door of the Courthouse of said
county, in Canton. the following real es-
tate, situated in said city OF Canton, in said
county. to wit: Fifty feet off the south
end Tor the south half) of lot number 1.
i'm Square number s, in said city OF Cam
ton. together with the buildings and ap
purtcnances thereto belonging.
This sale will take place OH
Monday, 9Th day Nov, 1875
JOHN HANDY,
Oct2-ttls Trustee.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

politicians are SO corrupt, and I'M
dcrstand so we'll the demands OF
party, that they imagine the infec
ton has touched men of as pure
and patriotic principles as Lamar.
When duty calls Lamar will lead the way.
True to his trust, bound not by party's
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23
Never Mind Minor Differences.

That is a fine speech in itself.
crowded INTO sentences, uttered by
Cassius NJ. Clay to the New York
Sun. Il am against imitation, but
still more against Grantism. 1
should hardly hare turned Tory in
1776 because of Continental money!"
Let the lesson of that speech
sink deep into the hearts of every
opposer of Radical misrule.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23
Tho taunt Of the RAIDS. 81

The taunt Of the RAIDS, "haye
you heard from Ohio" will be turn
ed 10 signing after November the
I'd, when they are asked, "have
you heard from old Madison" We
can imagine we see Jeffrey, Pratt
and Smith, with their hands clasp
ed on the tops Of their heads, ex-
claiming, o, hi no.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

The Pilot, chic fest Of the Radical
organs, in speaking of Mr Lamar
says :
That he will he elected there is
no earthly room for doubt, out
what will hn do when a quastIo u
comes up with conscience and duty
on one side, and the claims of part J
on TIE other
He will do as an honest man
should do, fulfill his duty and prove
true TO the high trust reposed in
him, thereby varying the monotony
of tho Radical custom of serving
party ends and purposes at the sac
i.ifce of principle. These Radical
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

Colored men, do not believe the
lies and ISLANDERS that you hear from
the Radical leaders. They have
been deceiving you for the past
eight years and will continue to do
SO if you hearken unto them.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

After the election, should some
one write the epitaph of the dead
pet-baggcrs of this county, he
is welcome to add the following
stanza as our contribution for the
occasion:
Only a.. empty carpet bag.
A sock and Oil shoe-string,
Is all that's left to tell the tale
OF tie rcgues Of the Courthouse ring.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23
ELECTION NOTICE.

Tn Pursuance of law. a general election
| ! will be held in the county OF Madison
on Tuesday, the second (2tD day of Nov
a. ID. 1873, at the voting precincts here
in after named for the following officers
One ~ Congressman for the fourth
(lth Congressional district of Missi>sip-
| pi, to serve two years. One ~ TrcaSllr-
er for the state OF Mississippi, to serve
two years. One District Attorney for tho
fourteenth Judicial District.
| One Senator for this Senatorial District
to serve four years.
Three members for the House of Rep
rcsentativcs, to serve two years.
One Sheriff tor the county OF Madison.
to serve two years.
One clerk of Chanccry Court, to serve
four years.
One clerk of Circuit Court to serve
| four years.
One Treasurer, TO serve two years.
One Assessor, to serve two years.
One Coroner and Ranger, to serve two
years
One Cotton Weigher, to serve two
years.
Two Justices of the Peace for Beats No.
Constables in Beats one, two, four and
five.
Also for three Justices of the Peace in
Beat No, 3, and for three Const;lblcs in
Beat No. 3.
One member of Board of supervisor in
each Supervisors District of said county,
The election will be held at the follow
ing places in said county.
Supervisors District No. lat the Court
hOus i'm the city of Canton, at store house
near intersection of Center and Peace
streets at Central Academy, and ut
HOpewell Church.
Supervisors District No. 2-at Vernon.
Supervisors District No. 3-Livingston,
Madison Station and Calhoun.
Supervisors District, No. sharon and
Sulphur Springs.
Super sisOrs District, No. Sat Brcck-
Vile Camden and Couparle City.
By order of the Board of Registrars.
r. A. WALKER, President.
NATHANIEL JEFFREY.
5. NJ. COULTER,
Clerk of Board.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

Niles is in n bad fix. He has no
claims whatever to the sIffrages OF
the white people of his District, for
the reason that he forsook them in
the hour OF their sore distress, and
voted with tie enemy TO fasten upon
them the yoke of oppression. He
had an opportunity, a golden one,
to do his people q lasting service
and at the same time write. down
a good name for himself that would
have been honored for all time to
come. But he chose to go by on
the other side and left his people
suffering and grooming under a
weight of oppression.
On the other hand, Niles has no
claim whatever upon the coiored
voters of this District, for he has
been as false and untrue to them as
be has. been to the principles that
should have Influenced him in be-
half of the people of his own race.
Niles voted against the Civil Rights
bill; let the negroes remember that
and bear in mind that the stand he
took Oong months after and when
too late to serve the interests OF the
cotared voters) in voting for the
i'orce Din, cannot atone for his
trea cherry ut the outset. The truth
is. Niles tried to "run nth the hare
and hold with the hounds." lie
has bee.n a policy man and nothing
less, proving conclusively that he
is not to be trusted by either party.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

There is ono object far beyond all
personal interests, temporary bust
ness affairs and commercial ven.
lures, it is deliverancc from the in.
famous administration of tho bayo.
net party. Better sacrifice present
comfort, and temporary pei sonal
intercts for great victory tina,
can be won by earnest effort
and that will repay you thousand
Clarion.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

Remem Der that the struggle or
the I'd prox. is not only for release
from Radical thraldom, but for al
that we hold dear. 1t is a struggle
for life, for liberty. Let us be dc
'icr,nincd to accomplish success
Let us
Strike for orr affairs and their fires.
Strike for the green graves of our sires,
God ard our native land.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

Colored men, cut loose from the
Radical thieves and. piunderers.
Shun Them as you would snake.
Clasp hands with your old white
friends, and vote with them. Their
interests are identical with yours.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

Every Democratic vote polled at
the election is nail in the radical
coffin. Let us fill the coffin so full
OF nails as to pre- elude all possibili-
ty of its resurrection.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

Drive the nails deep in the Rad
ical coffin Nov. I'd. Fasten it down
tight, SO tight that even its ghost
cannot get out.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

for one-third cash, balance in one and two
years with ten per cent. interest from
date of sale. secured by Trust Deed, the
w OF Sc and K J of Sw t and W
NE ! and + NV , of Sec. ~. and 81
acres OF of W. of NWt See. %, and Ei
SCI except 20 acres off north end of See.
20; all in rs. 8 Range 3 East.
In the meantime applications will be
received for the purchase of the above
lands at private sale. Apply to
CAMPBELL Il CALHoON, A@'tS.
10 lG-tdsl w. w. HUMPHREYS. JR.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

If there is a Democrat who is not
doing his duty, let him reflect upon
the infamies and expressions that
will come to us all from two more
years of Radical rule.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
TAX NOTICE.!
YAM now prepared to receive the S
FIRST MONDAY OF DECEMBER,

and in order that Tax payers may be full
ly advised as to the amount of damages
that accrue after that time. publish Sec.
=, Chap. ~, of the laws of 1873, tO-wiI:
| Sec. 2-s.Be it further enacted, That all
state, county, school and other taxes,
shall be paid on or before the first Mon
day in December of each year. and upon
all taxes not so paid the sum of thirty d, r
cent. additional shall be charged and col
leeted; and upon all sums not paid into
the state or county treasury on or before
the Goth day of December, and upon all
sums on which damages We're collected
the said thirty per cent. additional shall
he required of the Collector and the
po"-r TO remitlsuch damages is prohibit
eu on a'.y grounds whatever, and an adj
ui.ioiiai ailoui.. of ten per cent. shall be
auued iof eaci ana every month that any
Collector shall retain pii,Le funds in his
hands after the time has elaps,lJ for nav
ing over the same; and the d,r,., ees
against Collectors in this section shall al,
ply to all officers collecting or receiving
public funds, without reference to the
time required by law for the payment of
the same by such officers"
AS will be seen from the foregoing
section, the power to remit damages at
ter the time expires is entirely taken from
the Collector and Taxpayers must govern
themselves accordingly.
u. j. ROSS,
Sheriff and Tax-CallectOr.
Cantsn &Mkphr 22d, lSt5.-.!2 !.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

Lii''o 4. ii'::.ri. i left out in The
T ID fo'rp''''e lie gets nothing
RS ~ = g. Aadison county b,.t
g :. e'ri.I # is honest peope
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23
COUNTY TICKET.

FOR SENATE.
JCo. r. Cameron,
FOR LEGISLATURE.
J. B. YelloWly.
e. A. Stebbins.
Adam Simpson.
FOR SHERIFF.
j. w. Baughn.
FOR CHANCERY CLERK
G. A. Baldwin.
CIRCUIT CLERK
Phil Palmer.
TREASURER.
r FL Bennett,
ASSESSOR.
John Scott.
CoRoNFR AND RANGER.
George Williams.
COTTON wEIGHER.
d II Otto.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23
Valuable Land for Sale.
SATURDAY. JAN'Y Ist. 1875

T WILL SELL. AT PUBLIC AUG
l. ton, i'll front ot the Courthouse door
of Madison county. Oh
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23

Only ten days to the election,
and Roch. Smith, the ticket snatch
er, has not put in his appearance yet.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23
EMEETT L. ROSS. Editor.

tsccrfon. Aitss'ssiPni, Oct. 23, 1875
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23
IMMENSE ARRIVt'
NEW And SEASON Able
s 4 i i S
MAYS0k FLANDERS

THEIR STOCK of Fall and Winter Goods S nov
complete and having been bought in Eastern Cities at
pr than at any time since the late "Unpleasantness
prepared to meet the necessities of their
Offering them goods at very small advance cost
They have also marked down the prices of old goods
to their present value Their facilities for purchasing goods
anee satisfaction to all who give them call.
MAYSON & LANDERS
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23
FOR CONGRESS

FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
-. Te. Singleton.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-10-23
STATE TREASURER.

oEiI q IN--tSt MIN.
w. L. HSa,I EIlingway.