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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
Tne Act Reducing the TaSos.

The Senate bill entitled an act
to reduce taxes which was approved
BY the Governor on the Iith inst,
We doubt not, had great deal to do
with the increased value of Safe
paper. Its principle features are
as follows:
To refnnd the agricultural land
scrip fund in twenty years i've per
cent. bonds, and sets apart tho
money in the Treasury, of that fund
to support the insane asylum and
deaf and dunn and blind iustititu
tons. The $4,000 surplus bond
fund now in the treasury is used to
pay warrants at fifty per cent. cur
reacy, and fifty per cent. III bonds
due III 1879. thus retiring 800, 900
in warrants.
It reduces all future series Of
bonds falling due in one year, from
$3.50, 900 to $50, 0G0, thus preparing
Tor reduction of from one to one
and u half mills bond tax next year.
1t sells the United States bonds
and buys State bonds for the school
fund, thereby doubling the interest,
on account of the difference in the
value of Federal and State bonds.
1t repeats the two mill school tax
and requires the distribution Of
liquor licenses, fines, forfeitures and
land redemptions to counties, for
the support of schoo!s-prOViding,
however, that if the funds SO distrib-
uted shall he le than the two mill
tax of 1875, tho deficiency shall be
made up from the general fund.
L,stly-the most important item
to the taxpayers reduces tho
general tax three and half mills,
making the entire State tax six and
a half mills, against nine aud one
fourth last year-with an absolute
guar;ln tee of O further reduction
next year.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
Communicated
The Bazaar, Wednesday Eyoning.

The Bazaar at Odd Fellows Hall
on last Wednesday night, tor thu
benefit of tho Episcopal Church
of Canton, was oui,e success il
attendance and patronage.
The affair was under the super
vision of the Ladies' Aid Society ,
and the entire arran cement exhib.
tied most excellent taste and good
Judgment.
On each side of the Hall there
were arranged small tables; each 10
charge of one or two ladies, and
upon which were served the sub
staptials and delicacies, which were
waiting in an adjoining room, to be
used as occasion required.
The Bower of love and Beauty"
constructed by the genius of for
mer Canton belle, whom many will
remember as " Rebecca at the well"
was a model of taste and artistic
skill, and proved one of tie chief
attractions Of the entertainment
This was occupied by four young
ladies, well worthy of such hab-
itation, and whose sweet smiles and
winning manners drew to them not
only the gallant young Knights,
but those whose dreams of chivalry
have departed, and there all found
that delicious refreshment-so in
keeping with the luxurious atmos-
ice cream.
But what shall We say of the
Post Office, presided over by one
of Vireinia's fairest daughters
We believe the ladies' went there
with honest expectations of postal
but We doubt if
the gentlemen were not attracted
more by the destinations of the
ovely Post Mistress, than by any
,ther consideration.
Ihe table III front OF the stage,
lnder the management of one of
he most ardent workers of the
was particularly attractive
md contributed more than it's pro-
portion to the treasury.
The music of the amateur band,
lnder the direction of Prof. Hart
veil, was equal to the occasion, in
act, we think it has never been
,xcelled in the Hall, even by regu-
arly trained musicians, and we
10 hope the gentlemen who assisted
he Prof, will keep up their organ
cation, for it will certainly be an
.djunct to the social enjoyment of
'ur city.
All present seemed to enjoy
themselves, and We doubt not their
pleasure WAS enhanced by the con.
ciousness that contributions to such
) cause, are sure to have their
eward. T.....
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

TIE GAME LAw.-It would be
well for the Nimrods of old Madison
to remember that the Legislature
passed law prohibiting the killing
of deer and wild turkeys between
the list day of May and the 10Th of
September aud the killing and
trapping OF cartridges between the
LIST day of April, and the list day
OF September; aud to kill, injure or
pursue mocking birds at any season
of the year. In cases convicted
under this act, one half of the fine
goes TO the informant, and the other
half, 10 tie credit of the common
school fund. We hope to see the
law rigidly enforced.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
EMMETT L. Ross, Sec.

VICKsBURG HERALD.-Now that
the Clarion has discontinued its
daily edition, we are, more than
ever, indebted to the Vicksburg
Daily Herald for all the late news
The Herald is q live newspaper;
1t keeps up with the times, gives
all the State news, and receives,
every day, large amount of tele
graphic matter, frcm all parts of
the world. Reaching Canton just
twelve hours after publication, the
Herald is the daily paper for this
section.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
Il. IL. Chalmers, Supreme Judge.

The appointment of Hon. III. III.
Chalmers, to the Supreme Court
bench, will secure to the tribunal of
last resort ia our State the very
highest measure Of qualification and
competency Mr.. Chalmers success
as lawyer is without a precedent
in our State. He came TO the bar
about sixteen years ago-iour years
of that period was during the war
Immediately afterwards, he sue
ceeded to a large practice, and by a
single bound came to the front
rank of his profession. He assumes
the duties of tho high Office with
which he has been vested. in the
very bloom of life; and his friends
are justified in the expectation that
his past success is but foreshadow-
ing of what his future will be-
Clarion.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
Inhumanity of a Railroad Official.

John W. Horn, brother of our
esteemed contemporary of the
Meridian Mercury, was, in the dead
of night, put off train on the Mo
bile and Ohio railroad, away from q
station. Some two weeks since he
died, and it is thoaght exposure to
the weather was the cause OF his
death, as he was sick and helpless
when put off. The Mercury says ::
A week and more has elapsed
since the great wrong was doue ny
the Mobile and Ohio railroad of
putting "a sick man off in helpless
condition, which FASTENED, if it did
not produce, death, and not one
word of inquiry, regret or sympathy
from headquarters has been receiv-
ed. No inquiry has been instituted
the employe who committed the out
rage is upheld and retained, where
by the men in authority more clear
ly make the deed their own: the
public opinion of the act is treated
with contempt and public indigna
ton defied. Do they thus bear
themselves because they fancy
there are no statutory laws pre-
scribing the offense, and because
they feel secure from damages in
their Insolvency and irresponsi-
bilitys In view of this particular
case the Legislature might we'll re-
scind the adjOurning resolution, and
devote a week to the perfec;ing of
a law to compel railroads to Oh
serve the common rules of human
itY towards their rasSen rers.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

WE learn from the Summit SER
tinel of a disastrous fire which
broke out III ono OF the machine
shops of the y. O., ST. l.. s. O. II. L.
at McComb City, Miss, on Satur-
day, April 18th. The boiler, mould
ing and tin shops, with their con-
tents, were totally destroyed, and
but for the arrival of the fire com
pany from Summit tho magnificent
round house and other valuable
railroad property must have per-
ished. The loss sustained is from
four to five thousand dollars.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
GRANGE. NOTICES

CANTON GRANGE, No. az, Patron' OF
Husbandry. meets at Odd Fellows Ha on
the third Saturday of every month, 1T ii
o'clock ark The nenheTs1are notified,
md all Patrons III good standing are cor
tliaIly invited to attend orr meetings.
WM..PiuEsTLEY, Master.
MAprsox County GRANGE, No. :S3, Patrons
of Hnsbandry, meets at Odd Fellows Hail.
In Canton. on the fir st Monday of January,
April, July and October, also March, june,
September and December, at IL O'Clock. "a. m
Delegates are requested to be- prompt and
puncfual in attendance, and it is hoped
that every Grange in the county will be
represented at our meetings
j. b. YEILowLY, Master.
VIM. PRrEsTLEY, Secretary.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

L. Schneider is receiving q large
lot of fine furniture, together with
every other article needed by house
keepers, consisting OF Tin, China
and Glass Ware. lie s0lIcitS calls
from his old friends in the country,
and feels assured he can please in
articles and prices. LAT.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

These are not flush times, and patched
trousers and turned garments are the really
consistent and natural ressilt. Economical,
homemade dresses arc now the rule rather
than the exception. and servo to show not
only the great popular drift, but Also the
very important part which "Domestic
Paper Fashions sustain in the economy Of
the household.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

WE will again call OH our coun-
try subscribers to bring US butter,
eggs, chick ems, vegetables, ETC.. Ill
payment of subscription. Such ar
tirles are the same as the money to
us-though we will not refuse any
money that is offered.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

THE Farmers Vindicator, for
tho past three years successfully
conducted at jackson, Miss, in the
interest of the Patrons of Husband
ry, has removed to New Orleans,
and consolidated with the Coop
eratiye News. Maj. e. G.. Wall, of
the Vindicator, controls the editO-
rial department. We wish him con-
tinued success.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
Consumption Curea.

An old physician, retired from active
practice. having Ind Placed in his ban,s by an East
India Missionary the formula Of simple Yegot bic
Remedy, ter the speedy and permanent of Con
sumption, bronchitis Cs'ufrt, and all I hroat and
Lung Affections 'lso.a positive aud radical
Nerfot' Debility ami AL Nervous Complaints after
having th'r' rv tested its Geifll curative pow
ers Ia thousands of feels il his tGty
kno1vn 10 his suffering f. lows. Actuated by this
IaotiTe aud conscientious desire to relieve bur
suffering. he y i'll send FIRE q Charge all o {
sire 1t, this recipe, with tail d rersio> for preparing
md successfully using Sent by f-tnr1l mail lly ei
dressing with stamp nHIEiag tbs piper
TX W G STEVENS,
feb,G ~ Monroe Block SYRACUSE NY
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

WE learn by a letter from Major
j. b. Kemp, Superintendent, that
trains Nos. 3 and will DO discon-
timed on tho y. O., st. L. G G. r.
r. after Sunday, April 23l.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

UNDER the law redistricting the
State, Circuit Court will hereafter
commence IL this county on the 4th
Mondays of March and September,
respectively, and Chancery Court
commences on the 4ih Mondays of
January and July, respectively.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
ROARDJNG.

NJ RS. C. L. REEVES respectfully an
Nl nounces that she has opened a Phi
vate Boarding House in the lar building
formerly occupied 10y NJ. Joel, directly in
rear of the Wolf House. Her rooE,s arc
well furnished, large and commodions, and
the table is abunda lily supplied with the
best the market affords. After many years
of successful experience in this business,
Mrs. Reeves is confident she can give sat
istactioa to all who favor her house with II
trial. Terms to suit the times. jane
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

SUPT. EDUcATIoN.-In our last
issue. we mentioned the appoint
ment of Mr.. III. r. G. Benwell as
Superintendent of Education for
this county. Tue Legislature failed
to confirm tho appointment. Mr..
w. Il. Stinson was nominated aud
confirmed.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

HAIpER's MONTHLY and Lip
pincott's Magazine for May are
again on cur desk, where they ale
smlw sys welcome. The numbers for
Ma are unusually entertaining.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
E0EECE.
Us. Internal Revenue Special Taxes,
Nay :. 1875. 10 april 90, 1877.
NOTICE.

The Revised Statutes of the United
states, sections 35;!, 1857, 32:S9 and :,239
require every person engaged in any bust
ness, aVocation or employment which
ders Inn liable to a special tax, to procure
and place conspicuonsly in his establish
uent or place of business, a stamp dcnot-
ing the payment of said special tax for the
special tax year beginning May l, 1876,
before commencing or continuing business
after April so, 1875.
The taxes embraced within the provis-
lens OF TIE law above quoted, are the fol-
lowing:
Rectifers, 5000
Dealers, retail liguor -
Dealers, wholesale liquor, JOG
Dealers in malt liquors, wholesale. 50
Dealers in malt liquors. retail 30
Dealers i'll leaf TOBACCO. %
Retail dealers in leaf tobacco, 500
And on sales of over 81 600, fifty
cents for every dollar in excess
OF 81 600.
Dealers in manufactured tobacco, 5
manufacturers ct stills. 80
And for each still manuf:tctur1l %
And for each worm nanufact'd, 20
manufacturers Of tobacco, 10
manufacturers Of cigars, 10
PeddlerS of tobacco, first class,
(more than TWO horses CT other
aIiiLals) so
feddlers OF tobacco, second class,
1.-TWO horses on other Fanimals) %
Pe,idlcrs Of tobacco, third class,
Conc horse or other anima!) 10
Peddlers of tobacco, fourth class,
(on foot or prtbiic conveyance) 10
Brewers OF less than 500 barrels, so
Brewers OF 500 barrels or more. 100
Any person 50 liable, who shall fail TO
comply with the foregoing requirements,
will be sa ject to severe penalties.
Persons or firms liable to pay any of the
special taxes named above, must apply to
Ii. sHAUGHNBssY, Collector Int Rev.
At JACKSON, Miss,
and pay for and procure the special-tax
stamp OF stamps they need, prior to May !,
1876, and wittoat further notice.
d. D. PRATT,
Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
Office of Internal Revenue, Washington,
ID. c., Feb. ], 1876.
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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

LET every farmer read the adver-
iisement in this paper of "Chufas
and Japan Peas, If one half that
is claimed for these crops by the
best authorizes be true they are in
deed o godsend to the South.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
POSTAL NOTICE..

Until further notice the New Orleans
through mail will close daily Except Mon,
ilayl Mt 3::,OP.N. Letters sent by this mail
will reach New Orleans before business
hours the next forming, while those sent
BIS the later mail viii not reach the city III
time to DC answered the same day.
HENRY Il. SMITH, Postnlaster.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

ALL orders for job work, adyer
tising and subscriptions, lett at IL
Gwinner s. Bros, n. G. Orrick's,
Phillips Sc Jones, or w. j. Mosby u
Co.'s, will receive prompt attention
at This Office.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
MISCELLANEOUS CARDS.
Dt HltTMuIN obtained in the Unit
L u LN 10 ed States Canndn and


IA TENTS cd states, Gana nae r and
Europe; terms US low as those Of any other
reliable house. Correspondence invited IN
the English and foreign languages, with
Inventors, Attorneys at Law and other
Solicitors, especially with those who have
had their cases rejected in the hands of
other attorneys. In rejected cases our fees
are reasonable, and no charge is made I'M
less we are successful.
INVENTORS If you want patent, send
us a model or sketch and full description
of your invention. We will make an eXan-
nation ut the Patent Office, and if we think
it patentable. will send you parers and
advice, and prosecute your case.
ADVICE, oral or written, i'll all matters
relating to patents, patent laws, or inven-
tions, FREE! Send stamp for our Guide
for Obtaining patents, book of 80 pa 3es.
Address LOUIS DAGGER co,
Solicitors of Patents, Washington, ID. O.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
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SHOES! SHoEsl SHOES!
Mems, Boys, LADIES' and Children's
of every description, and custom
made, just received at GROSS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

ELDER j. A. HACKETT will I'LL
the pulpit at the Baptist Church, in
this place, to morrow at IL am.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

G L. GROSS is receiving and
opening q large lot OF fine dress
goods. Also Staple and Plantation
Supplies.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
TO TOBACCO CaEyvERs.

We can offer you all grades OF
Chewing Tobacco at unprecedented
low prices. Having purchased
these goods in iob-lots, for cash,
enables us to sell low.
1874 II. GwINNER s. Bro.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

TIE changing is improving the
streets of the city.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

WE return thanks to Capt T. for
his entertaining report of the bazaar.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

LUNCH every day at IL o'clock.
Finest of Wines, Liquors and Gil
gars always on hand. Fresh Beer
on tap. CHiLD lttS5fo.
AT Bank Saloon.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
SATURDAY, APRIL %, 1876.
LOCAL ITEMS.

SEE several new advertisements
in proper column.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
I E II NJ s:
Agents for American Citizen.

The foliowi g are our authorized agents.
Their receipts are good against this office ::
CaSToN-H. Gwl 1uer x Bro.
Canden-Rebt. Bennett. Peter Monday.
Breekville-Capts. Z. c. Postell, w.
w H. Dudley.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

For the best,slarsest and cheap
est stock OF Fame and Staple
Goods go to Gross.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

New GOODS, fresh goods, cheap
goods, just received at GROSS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

CAssEMEREs, Cottonades, Fancy
and Plain Linens, just received ut
Gross.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, of
every description, just received at
GROSS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

For the,bcst andscheapest Fans,
I'm brcllas and fine parasols go to
GROSS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
Memorial Day.

ORDER OF PROCESSION.
Band,
Chaplain,
Orator,
Mayor and Aldermen,
Invited Guests.
Sabbath Schools
Presby terrain,
Baptist,
Catholic,
Episcopal,
uebxew,
Methodist.
Benevolent Societies.
Fire Department,
Citizens,
Madison Rifles.
ORDER OF MARCH.
The several Sabbath Schools are
to form in procession at
their respective churches by half.
past three o'clock PIN and to re-
pair to the Courthouse square,
where the oration will be delivered
at 4 o'clock pm. After the grafton
the entire procession will be formed
in the above order, the head of the
procession resting on Liberty
street, corner of Peace, and facing
south. The II arch will then be
taken up, down Liberty street to
Academy street, up Academy
street to the Cemetery, where
prayer will be offered by the chap
ain, after which the procession
will be dispersed for the purpose of
decorating the graves. This done,
he Inarshals of the several schools,
ETC., will take them in
;harge and disband them.
ROBERT POWELL,
Grand Marshall.
EMMETT L. Ross, Sec.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
HATS !!
HATS /!

HATS! HATS HATS!
Mems, Boys and C.lillren's, of
every description, just received at
Gross,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22

Hasonic-3fieers Canton lodge No. %.
wv YEARGAIN. W III CT GROSS, sW;
T. SCHSElpER J W; AW STAMFORD, Treas
JruOI.ME.s. Soc, > y BEARD > u
A ISaRI,i, ID: PNEL ON, s n 4.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-09-10
Rit,er's Retribution.

George Washington Ritter, the de-
faulting treasurer of Albany county,
whose trial occupied nearly the whole
Of last week in the District court at
Laramie City, has at last been awarded
slight punishment for his crime. The
case was closed and the jury retired for
a verdict on Friday afternoon, but
had considerable trouble in agreeing,
and it seems that Ritter, either through
Impotence at their lengthy elaboration
or fear that their verdict would be a
crushing one, voluntarily went into
court Saturday and plead guilty to that
part of the indictment upon which trial
was had. Judge Blair thereupon SEN
fenced him to mi years Imprisonment
in the penitentiary, the prosecuting at
torney entering a nolle prosequi as to
the other counts in the indictment, and
the jury being discharged.
Ritter has thus escaped the severe
penalty which would doubtless have
been imposed had his trial gone on in
regular form, but on account of his
family and the fact that the money
stolen by him has been spent, most
people will say that he has been pun
ished sufficiently and few will regret
that his punishment has not been made
more severe.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-09-10

The model Democratic reformer seems
to have turned up in Colorado. His
name is Beshoar, and he is the candi-
date for Lieutenant-G Governor. 1t is
charged against him by his fellow-Dem-
ocrats that he stole j, 500 sheer, the case
being still pending; that he forged deeds
to 5000 acres of land in Las Animas
County; that he mutilated the court
record; and that he bought Mexican
proxies to the Convention at 5000 each.
These charges are vouched for by Pat
rick Mcbride, a Democrat of Beshoar's
locality. Beshoar is evidently humbly
striving to follow in the wakeo Tilden.
His effectiveness as areformer will bear
the proportionate relation to Tilden's
that the stealing Of 1,500 sheep do to
the wrecking of a railroad.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-09-10

The chief paymaster of the Depart
mcnt of the Platte has made the fol-
lowing assignments of paymasters: For
the posts of Omaha Barracks, Fort
Hartsuff, North Platte, Fort McPher-
son and Sidney Barracks, NebNMajor
II. G. Pratt; for the camps or Sage
Creek and Red Canon, W.T., Sidney
Bridge, Robinson and Sheridan, NebsN
Major Simeon Smith; for the posts OF
Camp Douglas, Forts Cameron. Hall,
Bridger, Fred. Steele, Saunders and
Medicine Bow:-Major l. o. Dewey;
for the posts Of Forts Fetterman, Rus
sell, Laramie and camp ut Cheyenne
depot:-Major William Arthur.