American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20

VOL. XXNI,
personal preferences, our delegates mus
never consent to commit Republica
principles to any standard-bearer c
doubtful position, or who does not, i
his own character, afford assurance G
practical economy, honesty and purit
in all matters of administration.
THE formal opening of the Centen
NAL Exhibition took place according t.
programme, on the 10th, in the presenc
of an immense crowd of people.
Two stages from San Antonio t.
Kingsbury, Texas, were robbed b.
masked highwaymen on the 18th
There were IA passengers in the stages
four of whom had revolvers, but out Of
consideration for the lady passengers, il
is said, they hesitated to defend them
selves. The robbers secured about 5000
from the passengers, besides carrying
off the contents of the mail bags. The
passengers were allowed to retain their
watches and jewelry.
THE English House of Commons, on
the 18th, debated the vote of censure
moved by Sir Henry James on the
course of the Government in regard to
the Royal Titles act, declaring that the
royal proclamation did not fulfill the
pledges under which the bill was pass
ed. Sir Henry James, the Marquis of
Harrington, Sir William Harcourt and
Mr.. Childers supported, and Mr.. Ga
thorne Hardy and Mr.. Disraei spoke
against it. After an animated discus
sion, division was had, and the mo-
ton was rejected by vote of 334 to
226. The occasion was one of great in
terest.
The Topeka Commonwealth of the
18th has reports from various sections
of the State of Kansas, which show the
wheat crop universally better than ever
before, and at least 20 per cent. of acre
age more than last year. About 10 per
cent. of last years crop is on hand.
The preparations for complaining
show that there will be much larger
acreage than last year. Planting is
late.
A GRAND reception was given at the
residence of Mr.. George w. Childs in
Philadelphia, after the conclusion of
The opening ceremonies of the Centen-
NAL Exhibition. Among the distin-
yuished guests present were President
Grant and members of the Cabinet, the
Emperor and Empress of Brazil, sever
Il foreign Ministers, members of Con-
yress, etc., etc. On the following
evening Sir Edward Thornton, Eng
and's Special Commissioner to the
Centennial Exhibition, gave grand
Inner a st. Georges Hall, at which
lbout the same number of celebrities
we're present.
A CALL has been issued by the Ma
ional Liberal Republican Committee,
Ethan Allen, Chairman, for a National
to be held at Philadelphia
IN July &c, to nominate candidates for
President and Vice-President. 1t was
however, that in the event of
10th or either of the other National
Conventions taking such action as shall,
n the judgment of the Committee, s're-
pond to the principles and aims of the
LIBERAL Republican organization, this
all shall be annulled in the discretion
# the Committee; otherwise, the Con-
-ention is to be held as announced.
TIE excitement regarding the Salon
var vessels have been hastily dispatch
ID by the European Governments to
he scene of the troubles. A dispatch |
rom Constantinople on the 10th says
hat so of the principal actors in the
lot have been arrested, and London
lispatch of the same date
avs that the Turkish ambassadors
ave been instructed to express to the
representatives of the Great Powers the
'orte's deep regret at the occurrence,
nd to give assurances that the guilty
'ersons will be punished. 1t is said
hat a general panic prevails among
he Christians in Turkey, and that they
re leaving as fast as possible for fear
f a general massacre by the Moham-
nedans.
MEXICAN news to the 14th is as fol-
ows: General Escobedo, with 5000
Government troops, had captured Ca
nargo after considerable fighting, dur
ng which shell struck church, kill
ng priest and four women at prayer.
zen. Escobedo then started on the ad-
ance towards MatamOras, and is to be |
oined by Gems. Fueros ard Queraza,
nth 1900 men, when the Revolutionists
Vill probably be driven out of that city.
n anticipation of an attack, noncom-
'atants were fleeing from the city.
AND POLITICAL.
The Brazilian Emperor arrived in
Washington on the Sth, and after witnessing
congress and the Supreme Court in session,
e called at the White House and was pre-
ented to the President and family.
The new Chicago City Council, by
ote of 81 to 9, has voted to recognize Hoyne
$ Mayor. Colvin refuses to abdicate, and
as issued an order to heads of departments,
Erecting them not to recognize Hoyne, and
as also issued public proclamation calling
pon all good citizens to support him in his |
forts to thwart the revolutionary proceed
ngs Of his opponents.
The President and Cabinet, the Dip
omatic Corps. ee.fourths of Conpress