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

The Democrats in the Connecticut
Legislature have nominated Hon. VIM. III
Barnum for United States Senator.
DELEGATES to the Indianapolis Green
back Convention were elected from Iowa
and Wisconsin on the 10th.
The West Virginia Republicans send
Blaine delegation to the Cincinnati Con-
vention.
THE Republican members of the New
Hampshire Legislature have nominated
Hon. Henry B. HARRISON for the United
States Senate.
GEORGE Won HoLLERN, City Col
lector of Chicago, has squandered about
500, 900 of the city funds in gambling and
other ways, and on the night Of the 18th he
suddenly left for Europe, via Canada.
Ex-PREsIDENT DOMINIQUE, of Hayti,
is not dead, as was reported.
journal of Health, and well known medi-
cal writer, dropped dead from apoplexy,
in New York City, on the 10th.
AMABLE PICARD, the French Minis
ter of the Interior, died from heart disease
on the 18th.
FURTHER investigation into the con-
duct o. the Chicago Pension Office has made
public the fact that one George w. Camp
bell, a brother of U. S. Marshal Campbell,
held a sinecure clerkship in the office while
Gen. Sweet was Pension Agent, at 81 500
per annum, afterward reduced to 81 800.
He was drawing salary for over two years,
and, according to his own testimony, per-
no work whatever.
TIE applications for pardon in the
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20
A Runaway BridegrOOm's Card.

The Petersburg (Va.) Inde1 prints
the following card from man who, it
says, mysteriously disappeared from
that city on the 26th ult., under circum-
stances which excited the severest and
most unmeasured condemnation of the
entire community. 1t also says that he
has written to friends expressing the ut
most contrition for his offense, and
desire to atone for it by espousing the
lady at once if her consent can be OBJ
tanned, and also denying very positively
a rumor that he has married since he
left Petersburg. This is his card:
To THE PUBLIC: My sudden exit from
Petersburg on the 26th ult., which caused
SO much excitement, was not to escape mar
rying the lady in any wise-whose character
is above reproach and lady in every re-
spect. hope the public will cast no refiec-
tions. To make the matter short, met
with many friends on the Doth, and was made
very drunk, which regret very much. I
had no other cause for leaving the city.
Respectfully, JOHN t. CLARK.
BALTIMORE, Md, May 3, 1876.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20
The Depreciation of Silver.

| There is an article in late number
OF Macmillan's Magazine which gives
! some interesting and important statistics
about tie production of silver, and what
becomes of it. The annual product has
increased gradually but largely in the
United States since 1870, but it has re-
NAMED about the same in Mexico, South
America, and other countries. The to-
tai product of the year 1875 was Etc.,
900, 900, as against ETA, 600, 900 in 1874,
about the same in 1873, f12, 750, 900 in
1872, and Ell, 600, 900 in 1871. That is
to say, the latest and largest annual
product was about $50, 900, 900, with an
average annual production during the
last five years of about sos, 100000. Of
this, India and the East have absorbed
on an average 1888, 500, 900, leaving $780,
DOC, 900 to be cared for by other coun-
tries. This production did not seem to
be excessive till Germany de-
monetized silver, which suddenly
threw about S2OO,OO0,000 OF sill
yer on the market. This unusual
surplus, along with the proportionate
absorption of gold in Germany to take
the place of the demonetized silver, and
the increased product of the American
mines, occasioned remarkable de-
crease in the gold value, which was ac-
CELEBRATED by the panicky feeling result
ing upon the marked change in values.
1t is suggested in the article VIC have
referred to that India shall demonetize
silver-that is, make it legal-tender on
ly for small sums; but this would be
manifestly bad policy. 1t is not ap-
parent what could be done with the sur
plus silver, and the depreciation would
be more rapid and disastrous than ever.
India may suffer some loss in exchanges
incident to the late depreciation, but
that people would suffer tenfold more,
and be the cause of their own misfor-
tunes, if they should &c bear" the price
of silver still further by demonstration
at home. As it is now, the deprecia-
ton must be nearly at an end. The
prospect of silver being brought
into circulation in the United States,
and the consequent demand there Will
be for from 800, 100000 to S15O,oOO,-
900, has already made change. Sill
YER is now worth a couple of pence more
per ounce than it was just after the Ger
man demonstration, and the prospect
is now that, without any other unusual
in the market, it will con
tinue to enhance in value. We have
the testimony of Senator Jones, of Ne
vada, an expert, that the exhaustion of
the principal American mines now oper-
ated can already be foreseen, and the
present indications from the Pacific
coast in mining stocks confirm the
Meanwhile, the CONNER
cial uses for silver will increase, SO that
there is no reason to apprehend a very
long duration of the present depression.
On the contrary, it is reasonable to pre-
sumo, from past experience, that silver
viii gradually appreciate, and thereby
relieve the political economists from
their present embarrassments.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20
A Novel Balloon Ascent.

A balloon ascent of a novel character
took place April 16, at the Park, Brus-
sells. The aerostatic machine was null
tiple; that is to say. it consisted of five
parts, large one in the center, sur
rounded by four others of smaller di-
mansions. They are named Europe,
Asia, Africa, America and Oceanica.
The affair was arranged by M. Landrau,
at the Paris Aerostatic Society, and the
ascent was made by NJ. Poitevin, ac-
companied by the Marques de Trazeg-
MES and Count Eugene de Robiano.
The nets of the five machines were all
securely fastened to the hoop which
supports the car. At the moment of de-
parture the sky was very cloudy, and
the travellers were soon lost to sight,
but shortly reappeared in the distance,
moving in the direction of Malines
They descended safely at Lienes, some
miles north of Malines.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20
A Real NObIeman.

On Saturday afternoon an accident,
on the arrival of the Calais steamer at
Dover, gave the son of the Duke de
Saldanha, who was on the jetty, the
opportunity of saving two lives. The
luggage of the passengers had been
landed, and a large unwieldy case OF
goods that was being swung from the
packet slipped the tackle and fell into
the harbor, carrying with it two men,
Neither of the men could swim, and the
young gentleman threw off his coat and
hat and plunged in. A rope was thrown
overheard, which one of the men got
hold of. The other had disappeared,
but the young gentleman dived and
brought him to the surface.-L0ndon
Times, AprI %.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20

The Holyoke (Mass.) Transcript tells
this story of womanly pluck: A young
widow-woman came to this city to work,
some time ago. Her husband had been
sick two years, and had died, leaving
her with two children and debt of
800. She went to work in a mill, and
never lost day. Besides doing her
weeks work, she took in washing for
two families. Her children she placed
in school, and has paid their expenses,
asking no help from any one. By hon
est hard work she paid off the debt of
S40o, and, besides supporting and edu-
eating two children, has put by S4OO
against n time of need,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20
CURRENT TOPICS.
The President. on the 4th, sent to the

THE President, on the 4th, sent to the
House, in reply to Representative
Blackburn's resolution requesting the
President "to inform the House wheth-
er any executive offices, acts or duties,
and If any, what, have within speci-
fed period been performed at distance
from the seat of Government establish
ed by law, etc., message denying the
authority of the House ''to require of
the Executive, an independent branch
of the Government, coordinate with the
House of Representatives, an account
of his discharge of his appropriate and
purely executive offices, acts and du-
ties, either as to when, where, or how
performed. While therefore declin-
ing to furnish any detailed OF specific
answer to the request of the House,
the President proceeds to state that he
has at various times absented himself
for various periods of time from the
National Capital, as he was fully
justified in doing, both by the strict
letter of the law as well as by the
custom of his predecessors and as an
appendix to the message he furnishes a
memorandum showing the absences of
the various Presidents from the Ma
tional Capital, together with the execu-
tive acts performed by them during
such absences. The Associated Press |
report says that the reading of the mes
sage In the House sswas received with |
cool disdain on the Democratic side,
and with evident enjoyment on the Re-
publican side."
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20
FORTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.

In the Senate, on the Sth, arguments in
the impeachment trial were continued, Mr.. Knott
speaking for the managers and Judge Black for
the respondent. At the conclusion of the argu-
ments the Senate went into secret session, and
upon the doors being re-opened it was announc-
ed that until further notice attendance before the
Senate Of the managers and respondent will not
be required; also, that impeachment proceed
ings be adjourned till Monday NEXT.
In the House, Mr.. Hale offered a resolution di-
charged with investigation to conduct such in
vestigation with open doors while any testimony
Mr.. Wells (Miss.) asked leave to offer a rasolu-
ton directing the Secretary of War to issue sOO,
900 rations to sufferers from the late overflow in
the state of Mississippi. Objected to. The
Hawaiian treaty was perfected and adopted
mittee on Federal ofiices in Ionisiana' in place
of Mr.. Grape, excused. The House then ad :
journed. with the understanding that no bust
House would merely meet and adjourn.
In the Senate, on the 10Th, there were
but few members present and no work was
complished. Adjourned till Monday. In the
House Mr.. Cox was elected Speaker pro tenn
during the absence Of Mr.. Kerr. The Post-ofiic
Appropriation bill was considered at length in
Committee Of the Whole; Mr.. Vance, Chair
tai report on the subject Of the Governmnent
Printing Office. The report declares that a
system of unparalleled extravagance prevails in
every department of that establishment, and that
the work done there costs the Government at
least so per cent more than it would if done by
private parties under the contract system. The
committee recommends the discontinuance of the
Office, and that steps be taken to the indict
ment of the present Public Printer for the corrupt
use of his position. The Speakers leave of alb
sence WAS extended for ten days.
The Senate was not in session on the 18th.
......In the House, Mr.. White (Ky.), as ques-
ton of privilege, sent to the Clerks desk paper
containing full history of the charges against
Fitzhugh. Doorkeeper Of the House, showing
him to have been Indicted and tried in Kentucky
for arson, conspiracy, larceny and perjury.
He also read a letter from Fitzhugh to
a friend in Texas, giving ludicrous
account of his experience as Doorkeeper. After
considerable discussion as to the proper action
TO be taken, resolution was offered declaring
that Mr. Fitzhugh is not proper person to hold
keeper of the House, etc. which resolution was
referred to the Committee on Rules The Post
Office Appropriation bill was taken up in Com
mittee of the Whole, but owing to the absence of
n quorum no progress was made.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20

personal preferences, our delegates must
never consent to commit Republican
principles to any standard-bearer of
doubtful position, or who does not, in
his own character, afford assurance of
practical economy, honesty and purity
in all matters of administration"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20

IT is now stated that A. I. Stewart
contracted his death in the dampness
of his marble palace. We always thought
marble palaces were unhealthy, and now
our friends will understand why we
don't live in one .--NorriStoaCn Herald.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20

MILANESE botanists assert that Eu-
rope can not claim to have done every
thing for America gratis, when the lat
ter gave her the sun-fiower, tobacco,
potatoes, jalap, red pepper, tomatoes,
quinine, guano and corn, not to men
ton cotton, petroleum and other things
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20

THE formal opening of the Centen-
NAL Exhibition took place according to
programme, on the 10th, in the presence
of an immense crowd of people.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20

The most disastrous mill failure ever
known in Western Massachusetts has
recently been announced, the mills in
volved being six in number, employing
800 operatives and running over 1000
looms. These are the North Adams
Print Works, Harvey, Arnold & Co.,
proprietors; the mills of Gallup, Hough-
ton e Smith and E. Arnold & Co., at
North Adams; the mill of the Williams
town Manufacturing Company, at VIII
Jamestown; the Arnoldsville Mill, at
South Adams; and the mill of the North
Pownal Manufacturing Company, at
North Pownal, VT The aggregate liza
bilities are said to be over 81 ,O0O, 900,
and assets of the most unstable prop
erty, costing probably 81, 800, 900. The
mills were run on print goods. The
stoppage of these vast works will
doubtless cause much suffering among
the employees.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20

AN Englishman who insulated his bed
stead by placing underneath each post
broken-off bottom of a glass bottle,
says that the effect was magical; that
he had not been free from rheumatic
govt for fifteen years, and that he be-
gan to improve Immediately after the
application of the insulators
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20

FOR dollar in scrip man can now
get better half and new quarters for
the Centennial year.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20

SECRETARY FIsH's letter on the Wins
low extradition case has been made
public. 1t directs our Charge DAT
flares at London to inform Lord. Derby
that, while there is no intention, so far
as he Is aware, to try Winslow for any
offsnses other than those mentioned in
the indictments upon which his sur
render is demanded, our Government
will give no stipulation of which the
Treaty between the two coun-
tries does not authorize the
demand. "As the stipulation OF
condition is demanded by Great Britain
as right" says our Secretary, "the
right of demand must be established.
The President regrets that a condition
which, in his Judgment, is without any
justification under the Treaty, should
have been asked. He regards the ques-
ton thus presented as Of grave and Sc
rious character, on the final solution of
which must probably depend the cont;n-
nance of the extradition article of the
Treaty of 1927
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20

An Omaha dispatch of the 9th says
that Gen. Crook has gone to the Red
Cloud and Spotted Tail Agencies,
where, If he finds the Sioux favorably
disposed, he viii organize body of 800
scouts; if not, he will select that num-
Der from the Snakes and Crows. His
expedition was to start in about three
weeks. Sitting Bulls village is report
ed to be on the Yellowstone at the
mouth of Powder River. ALI the Indi-
ans from Crazy Horses band who es-
capped have Joined him, and very many
from Standing Rock Agency. It is
known that half-breeds are purchasing
large quantities of ammunition and
trading for guns, etc., which doubtless
are transferred to hostile Indian camps
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20

In consequence of unfavorable re-
ports concerning the progress of the
jetties, made by Major Howell through
the New Orleans papers, Capt. Eads,
on the 9th, telegraphed the Secretary of
War to direct a Government officer to
npeasure with him the depth of the
channel and make certified statement
of the same.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20

THE Michigan Republican State Con-
venfion met on the 10th. In reference
to Presidential candidates a resolution
says: "While we are willing to waive
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20

A SERIOUS riot recently took place in
Salonica, in European Turkey, between
the Christians and Mahommedans.
The trouble arose from the fact that
q Christian girl wished to become
Mahommedan, and was
forcibly taken from her Turkish
friends by the Greeks. During the riot
the French and German Consuls were
assassinated by the Mahommedans.
The American Consul, it is said, insti-
gated the Greeks to forcibly reclaim the
girl, but he seems to have escaped with
his life. AFrench man-of-war left Con-
startinople Immediately on receipt of
the news, to protect the lives and inter-
ests of French citizens.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20

MEXICAN news to the 14th is as fol-
lows: General Escobedo, with 5000
Government troops, had captured Ca
MARCO after considerable fighting, dur
ing which a shell struck church, kill
ing priest and four women at prayer.
Gen. Escobedo then started on the adj
vance towards Matamoras, and is to be
joined by Gems. Fueros ard Queraza,
with {, 900 men, when the Revolutionists
will probably be driven out of that city.
In anticipation of an attack, noncom-
batants were fleeing from the city.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-05-20

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 a much larger
acreage than last year. Planting is
late.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-13
From the Beverley Enterprise.

From the Beverley Enterprise.
E5- SUICIDE IN RANDOLPH County.
MIR. Lowell Kelley, wcll-to.dO citi-
zen Of this county, committed suicide
on the night Of the 22nd inst. by
drowning himself in Cheat River. Mr..
Kelley had been complaining Of bad
health for the past six months, and
just few days before be committed
the rash act. spoke several times OF
having a severe pain in bis head. On
the night in question. Mr.. Kelley
turned the bed covers down, prepare.
tory to going to bed, aud sat down by
the fire to warm. as it was IN intensely
cold night. The family then retired
and went to sleep, leaving him there,
When Mrs. Kelley got up, some time
before day, the bed presented the ap-
pearancc Of Mr.. Kelley being in it,
With his head covered up. In tue
course ,.half an hour, she went to the
bedside to wASra him for breakfast,
and discovered that h0 vas not there,
and that pillow had been llnrHd be-
meath the covers, so rs to deceive +.
one not examining closely. Surmi
sing that something was wrong, she a
once sounded an alarm, by blowing til,
dinner horu. The ueighbors soot
gathered in. ani taking Mr.. Kelley
( tracks, traced them distance Of twI
miles to the river, where, within tw'
or three hundred yards Of the river, i
was apparent from tue tracks that III
had been running. On q large rocl
on the bank Of the stream was foun(
Mr.. kelly's blanket. The day wa
spent in u ituitlGss search for his body
gu the next morning large number O
citizens assembled and renewed til
search, aud III the afternoon the bod
was found, washed upon large rocI
in the mildlc Of the river, some tw
miles below where the blanket had beef
discovered. leo had formed on hi
face to the thickness of IN iush, Mi
Kelly leaves u large aud helpless fam
lily, aud his strange death has east
gloom over the entire community
which he resided,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-13

Ee- i'oR PHI4lmNG JusrtcE X. 8.
IIonSon.-.'ir. Eii,yr :-IIaving OBJ
served that candidates for the various
county Offices are already IN tho field. I
desire to suggest, for the position Of
Presiding Justice, Mr.. h. S. Horror.
It's understood that Judge Edwards,
tue presen, efficient Presiding Justice.
will not be candidate for recollection;
aud submit tina. Seymour" Horror
would make m officer in every way
worthy Of the confidence and esteem Of
the people. Therefore, in common
with mahy others with WHOM have
conversed on the subject, ] cali upon
Mr.. Horror to announce himself IS
candidate for Presiding Justice; aud
assure him tina: in the Convention aud
ut the polls he wi. receive tho hearty
support of MANY VOTERS.
Jacksonville, March Z, 1875.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-13

From the Fairmontlndex.
EF GEr MlxED.-In Pennington
Marion uuIy,there are Two gentlemen
whose initials aud names arc J. II
Burns. One /, Rev. James II. Burns
the presiding elder of the Southern
Methodist Church of the district. The
other is John II. Burns, tho popular
landlord of,he Natiouol Hotel. ln the
course of business, mauy letters come
directed to ~. IL. Burns" aud as the
postmaster does not know to which they
belong, tho jolly landlord, who, by the
way, is good Catholic, sometimes re.
ccivcS urgent calls to come aud carry
on 4 Methodist revival, aud the elder
will occasionally receive. bill fol
those two barrels of whiskey. Like
sensible, good neishbOrs, however
they just swap letters and a!l move.
along straight.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-13

EFT For TIE Centennial vii.
liam ]. Kitson. of,the Weston AIarbls
Works. at the instance Of DR.. Camden
Is preparing some blOcSs Of "West
Virginia Marble" better known Us the
quality Of rock used in the construction
Of til, Yves. Virginia Hospital for the
Insane. The specimens asc TO be Gle.
gautly carved; and the State coat.vf.
! arms will be prominent among the
decorations. Mr.. Kitsol is an admir-.
uble workman, and will doubtless send
to tho Centennial piece Of workman
ship creditubla to himself and 10 our
Eeciion.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-13
From the Clarksburs News.

FROM Tue SlarkSOuTs news.
ES- Tue RAtLRoAD.-We call The
attention OF our readers 10 4 letter from
Weston. published elsewhere 10 Out
columns. The people Of Weston and
Lewis county seem determined to have
railroad, and the question tina. now
presents itself to the citizens Of Clarks.
burg is: Shall Clarksburg be the ter.
minus? L, is probable that this Rail.
road will. il built, DO extended beyond
Weston, aud it is it will tap one OIL
the richest mineral and timber region:
to be found anywhere. In this event
tho point at which the contclnplated
railroad connects with the Baltimore &
Ohio RAILROAD will naturally become Q
manufacturing point. Thisis subiec
we'll worth the attention Of our citizens.
aud if they have not already considered
it we would advise that they do so now
and do whatever may be necessary tt
secure this place as the terminus o
the new road.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-03-13
ESr.c,AL Norlcg We wish L

ESpsclAL NorIcE We wish to
say to those that are indebted to us
that We wan. our money. 1t is an i'm
possibility to DO bushes without. mon.
cy; and all persons owing US for goods
are requested to settle at once. Our
wants are such that VIC mean business.
If settlement is not made by the lst Of
April, 1876, We will put our accounts
out for collection at once. And wo
wish to say further, that we intend to
do cash business 10 the future, or
credit only those who pay up prompt
ly. ANY Que wanting goods cheap for
cash eau be accommodated by calling
on us. Respectfully.
AspryALL & RouRBoudu.
Weston, F.brurry 81,