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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08
Agricultural Lien Law.

Oxfofd Falcon
We have been approached br no
| less tlian three prominent meich
ants of this county, one from Oxford,
one frm Taylor's and one from Alb
bevilIe, suggesting the advocating
the repeal of this law. These gen
tlemen acknowledge that this law
operates directly in their favor, but
that it wol ks against the general in
terestsof the country, and is partic-
ularIy oppressive TO the poor man.
1t can be easily shown how it, af-
fects the poor man. A farmer gives
"a mort gage ON his crop, To mel CHI
ant, for his supplies. This debt has
TO be- met t,eiOIe any of his other
creditors have any showing. The
doctor the blacksmith, the wagon
maker, and all others with whom
he has dealings, must take their
chances while the supply merchant
is perfectly secure. The conse-
quence II, that no matter what the
mans needs may be, he cannot get
even medical attention without his
merchant guarantees the payment
of the doct r bill. He is thus alb
sOlutely dependent upon his mer-
chant. This, say these merchants, is
the worst kind of slavery.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08
CITY PRINTER.

To Tie Publisher of tie Iaericdn Citi-en:
We. the undersigned committee.
appointed by the Board of May or
and Aldermen to receive sealed
proposals for printing for the city
of Canton for the year 1876, and to
award the same to the lowest bid
der, after an examination OF the
bids offered, find yours to be the
lowest bid. We therefore award
you the said printing of the said
city for the year 1876.
GEO. HANDY,
JOHN ERICKSON,
n. &. OnRICk
Committee.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08
Political Conventions.

On January 5th the Republicans
of New Hampshire held a State
convention at Concord; and the
Democrats of Texas held their con
yentiOn at Galveston. The follow
ing conventions are announced
January 12.-Texas Republican
State Convention, Houston.
january 13.-Republican Nation
al COMMITTEE, Washington, to Sc
lect time and place for holding the
National Convention.
February 22.-Indiana Republi.
can State Convention. Indianapolis
March 15-Iniiana State Dem
ocratic Convention, indianapolis.
May 6.-National Convention of
prohibitIonists, to nominate a PIesi-
Dental ticket, etc. Cleveland.
May 10 National Independent
Convention to nominate a Presi-
Dental ticket, Indianapolis.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08
Boston Bosh.

The Boston journal says: Since
the introduction of his Mississippi
resolutions, Senator Morton has re-
ceived from residents of Mississippi
a great number of letters describing
the system of intimidation and
frauds which gave the State to the
Democracy. In furnishing this in
formation the writer's beg Senator
Morton not to reveal their names,
as such revelation would be sure to
place their lives in peril.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

Departed this life, at his residence
in this county, on Dec: 18th, 1875,
Mr.. G. q. LUCKETr, in the sixty
fourth year of his age. Mr.. Luck>
cit was born In Wilkes county,
Georgia, OH 10th of April, 1872, and
more than thirty years ago, with
many of the same name, became q
resident of Madison county. He
was true man In every sense of
the word, and has left to his friends
and relatives a name of which they
may well feel proud. Confined to
his house since the first day of May
last, and a great sufferer; lie bore it
all with christian resignation, and
finally, on the IL h December, 1875,
surrounded by his family and friends
and fortified and streHgt hened by
the sacrament of the Catholic
church, of hich he was true and
consistent member, he rendered
hack his soul to God who gave If,
in the fond hope of a blissfuI inn
mortality. May he TEST in peace.
A FRIEND.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

WE are indebted tS the courteous
publishers of the jackson Times 70
their valuable daily. That able and
popular Journal the Clarion. has not
yet honored us with u place on its
daily list, and SO we are dependent
on the Times, for all our Jackson
and Legislative news. Why is this,
Majorf We miss the Clarion.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

COTTON SHIPMENTs--1he cotton
shipped from Canton to various
points, from September l, 1875, to
January 1, 1876, aggregated IL .2s7
bales.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

IMPORTATION from the State cap
ital is 10 the effect that strong
feeling prevails among the majority
in the Legisi .ture iii favor of inr-
peaching Governor Ames.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

WM.wELcH, a railroad employr,
!, got his hand crushed between two
Cars, wlrite trying to- couple them'
on Monday. The wound is healing.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

A REVIVAL and protracied meet
ing has been held at the Baptist
Church, in this city during the
week. Much interest was mani
festrd.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

MADISON RIFLES. The regular
monthly meeting Of the company
will take place Wednesday night,
January 18th. A fnIl a,teDdarce is
earnestly requested.
GEO. HANDY, Captain.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

ls S s front the ne % door Msdso
following city, being
quent tax lands;
By Mrs ] and lot south side Peace st Il q"
Barlow N Mrs, house lot side Center II 50
k hSe ana an" lot 1o Camera" " oOAso' 20
M Dot @ p Fa,on and Academy SITS SO
" " % ad railroad o.
Fom d. house am" ma 10 t5ss ia aSd Liberty st
Fulton NJ lot and residence side Center 60 land 80
Graves Academy
a asy s % within side
s Sy y % ssa tot pes s n st
Gould S house ' saa A s side Liberty Il
Handy John lot side Liberty loox2o and go in
heirs. square formerly
Hayman heirs. square /
Jefes Mrs. House Liberty st. 90
and lot of s
Massey B. undivided in south side col
VIII feet off north side .h lot and
oe Ps east as a sn e's% o side c*"
S hoas %Iss a side IS
Right v sS n Of side les. Of s and e
% ss IS T @ less south east corner
v, house andlo 2OOxsOO side SO
CoLoRED LIST.
s:,S ss;; ~: ; S ;
Barnes, house and lot SO
Balardh houses ndot 5Ox200 side n st 90
s lot Academy st 20
Caldw hOu lot w RE- 80
Carmichael lot side q w Thompsons Academy
~
house and lot north Bachelors creek 20
Nm ChoppeI, house "a lot front Cameron 20
diva and lot front Clark at so
rSs house S"sse an" aad lot lot rear Saa ca"ss
Newton Falls house d lot 80
house and lot 40
Carr thouse
Green. cant 10 "A John Whean
tiarrtt house lot 75x30O Couch Hill ca
Garrett house aud lot 15Ox300 Cameron st 90
house. and sile Cameron 10
Gallo house nd lot Academy
Frank Ianes, house and lot so
carNo house and lot 60
Jones, house and lot 80
house and lot liz Frogtown SO
aham,h and ict OF Hill
leln Lucket Couch Hill 90
Martini house md railroad 90
Mex uney lot railroad
Itunh hons
Paul MARSHALL house lot side Academy
son house andlu
Parks, hall in lot ID Couch Hill SO
aiford, and lot W railroad 90
house and railroad 20
III Taylor, and lot 20
eorge Winter, and LOT w X X 50
Wyott and lot WR 40
Henry Wyotr house ndlO w RR 40
Ike ofOr eando Academy
Iobt Young, house and lot w X X 90
T. H. WEATHERoBY City Marshall and Tax Collector.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

CLUBBINa.-Wo will furnish four
copies of the CIrIzE fer $40 W a
year in advance.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

13 yalds unbleached domestic. FL
IL yds unble'ched domestic, heavy
L oOlen overshirt. .....--
8 yards mattrass ticking .-...-
6 silver-plated spoons .....--...
6 silver-plaied table spoons. ]
6 silver plated forks. -..........
6 white handled knives. .-.--..
1 carving knife and fork. .......
3-4-6-S pair mems half hose.
6 granite cups and saucers, handles
6 large gOblets-
7 vii tie granite plates. --..-.-.
l Bohemian toilet sett Clancy coils
l pair Bohemian vases --.......
| linen table cloth .-.... -.
] linen bosom shirt ......
l 100 picture album -------.-.-.
1 boys hat-any color ---..---
1 sett knives ana fOrks--..--.-
l meerchanm pipe --------.....
Lady's embroidered chemise.
Lad,'s skirt, ruffled ----..---.
l Lady embroidered gown.---.-
l Lady's linen tucked skirt. .....
PAIR bDN n IlintS
/ Mems jeans ....
/ Lad,'s companion. ......
large lamp, with globe, etc, -.
l pair fue candle stickS- --
IL yards best calico.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

CHAMPAGNE aTs California wines
can he had. at the Bank Saloon, OF
Il best brands. jams
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

The coprrtnership of Moore Il Lii
lard is this day dissolved by mu ual
consent. The business will be con-
timed as heretofore by A. j. Moor e
& Co.
A. J. MOORE.
CHAS. LILLARD.
Canton, Dec. 90, 1875.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

Wall paper ut cost at Phillips s
Jones, DIu. StOre.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08
j. SlLZETT,
Merchant Tailor.

II EEPS constantly on hand a good as-
IN sortment of Cloths, Cassimeres. Vest
ings. Tsilor's Trimmings. Clothing wade
il. the lrtcst style. apr2'7c-Iy.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

Wagon ard Pillow Gear for sale at
4. @. Oriic1's.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

ALE, Porter and Bremen Beer
at the Bank Saloon. jams
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

THE B~sr of wine, whisky and
Brandy. all TO be had pure, at the
Bank Saloon jams
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08
AGENTS for American Citizen
i. SATURDAY, JANUARY s, 1916.
LOCAL ITEMS.
Onion Sets, at Phillips & Jones

LAGER BEER, the finest in the
city, to be had at the Bank Saloon.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

distinctly
of ten
q
o send by registered letter or
GARRISON K BESSt5E
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

800 kegs nails Tor sale at N. q
Orrick's,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

DrED.-At West Point, Ark,
Tee. %, 1875, OF rlcnrisy, Miss
\ NJ iranda Hsfriilc.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

Live OAK Whiskey, the best in
town, at the Bauk Saloon.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

Wheelbsrrows garden Implements
lor sale at N. G. Orrick's,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

Call Immediately on w. J. Mosby
& Co., while the assortment is com
plete, aid supply yourselves with
Garden Seed, fresh from Landreth
and Ferry. jan.S2m.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08


~ yds Eagle and Phoenix checks
Is yards bleached shirting, A.
z Misses WOODEN sacque. ....
Is long plugs tobacco. l
l dozen toilet soap. .-.......... l
l large NH .........
Il gents rolled gold watch chain.
Il Ladies' opera flannel sacque.
p pair Mems drawers. ..........
p good undershirfs. ...........
Il Gents latest style hat.
I3-4-6-S pairs Ladies' hose -. /
II pair Children's shoes. l
l silver-plated castor. /
sett roll gold earrings & breastpin
1 sett Ladies' linen collar and cuffs
Il sett gold plated studs. ..-. I
| sett gold plated sleeve buttons !
l2-4-6-S towels. ......... ]
| dozen lamp clIimneys. !
l pair Ladies' slippers. ...... ]
4 pair Mems slippers ]
l large WAX doll ]
L dozen napkins. ]
l4-G-S blade pocket knife 1890. !
4 Ladies' hat ]
i pair Ladies' shoes .. -. ]
fine back gammon board ....... ]
l Ladies' corset, good.
L umbrella
i balmOral (fclt,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08
C!Tl NiRSHiLy uaLn on pILlNQUIA'l LihN

II n and
- of City CT Canton, will,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08

Go to Heron & Asderson's for
goods at cost.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-08
Di.soI.tion or copartner.hip.

CENTENNIAL DRINKS of all kinds
at the Bank Saloon. jams
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-20
A Remedy for Hard Times. Try t.

Yo q a scTA < orR aaTxr
 Dear Sir fhe above fal Th. business honofaes and hy eins emsrgetigs wi saF dess @ appoint an asea m county m all ars of s United states and Canada granting each he exclusive right ea " hs county shnd yen aeesp ee ageny m eout shall i onttnne enay territory shall h
 fhl wonderful sraltlly the hands thnk county, and woFk; sh EnFaea and h orders Increasing Eapdg, aai he
 
 coming counting Nh4sis. of selling by saagen Tbs haness noh he astentieu capital ~h0BAf nonih toi The aFs hFe oo aay ask soud usyerths Tess establishing sai Agsnss are Ang hiet ~tt ky an sahins else took hold of wty h thf ks th R~e4g o1te make all losses good hoad they ee called F~i boe O loss.
 seven seals Gobsn Wonder gsnty finished and aprgpfisfs es, a each box.
 To druggists prices ssooi small ANitles.
 We give special 4i asnFcs sell druggists handsome profit. We ase give a
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-20
HON. J. F. BYERS.

From his announcement else where it will be seen that the Hon. J. P. Byers is candidate for re- election to the office of Pros ecuting Attorney for this, the 9th Judicial circuit. We are assured that the people of this Circuit hold in high esteem the valuable services rendered during his pres ent term, and we feel warranted in saying that should he be re- elected, the people will find in him a capable and faithful officer, and one, who, despite the wishes of friends or foes, will mete out jus tice to all.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-20
The Coal Beds of Pope County,

In looking over Messrs. T. B. Mills & Co.'S. "New Arkansas Travellers we discover an egre- gious error which the correspond ent of the Land Owner" Chiea- go, falls into with reference to the extent of the coal bed of Pope county.
 "The coal bed," says the cor respondent, extends over 300 acres of land in Pope county, through which the Little Rock and Ft. Smith railroad runs, also the Illinois bayou, a navigable stream" &c. Coal has been ob- tainea in five or six different places in our county, miles apart, and we have every reason to be- lieve that almost our entire coun- ty is undcrlaid by q coal bed. Five hundred acres is not patch ing. The Little Rock 6 Ft. Smith railroad runs through a scope of country in Pope county for fifteen miles which VIC have every reason to believe is under. laid by valuable coal beds.
 The Illinois bayou has never been accorded the digniiea title of a navigable stream by Arkan- sawyers who are acquainted with the stream. During the greater part of the year it's waters might be utilized for q light draught flat boat as high up as Cagles mill, a, distance of some seven or eight miles from its mouth where it cmptics into the Arkansas river. but no steam boat has ever ven tured further than.a few hundred rods up the stream.
 -s------s-a.- -.@-s---s--
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
For Sale.

Steam saw mill complete, consist ing of one of Barbreaux portable steam engine and boiler 25 horse power, as good as new, new belting, carriage, log wagons, lumber wag- on, 52 inch saw all in perfect run ming order. Can be seen in opera tion any day, will sell very low. or exchange Tor a good stationary en- zine and boiler of no less than 36 horse power. Our reason for sell ing is that we are too far from the pinery and wish to run our grist and cotton gin exclusively, and sta- tionary power will suit tie best and having this complete outfit wish to sell or exchange for stationary, which has no saw attachment.
 R. E. WILSON.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-20
-Lnr HowE SEWING MAoHrNE.-

-LHE HOWE DENYING MACHfSE.- The following, which we take from the London Courier, England, is conclusive evidence of the superior ity of this perfect sewing machine:
 Among the many who have been the recipients of medals and honors at the Exhibition at Paris, none stand so high on the list as the cell ebrated inventor and manufacturer of sewing machines, Elias Howe, Jr. 'Ehe emperor, who shows great tact and discrimination in these matters, has made Mir. Howe q Knight of the Legion of Honor, and the jury on sewing machines who had the task of testing and awarding prizes for excellence, unanimously decided that MT. Howe was not only entitled to great honors as the inventor of the sewing machine, but alat he carried off the palm as a manuiac- turer as we'll, and to him was award ed, accordingly, the first of the only two gold medals assigned 10 this class. The number wno have called an Mir. Howe at his office, 64 Regent street to offer their congratulations, prove that many besides the elnper- ar and the jury acknowledge the justice of the claim" See sdver- ;isemcnt.
 --LooK OUT.---All persons inter- csted arc hereby warned that the time allowed for filing school warrants for cancellation sndreissuc will expire on the 18th of this month. All warrants (except those of special school districts not pre- sented by that time will be canccll- sd and no further recourse bc had on the districts for the same.
 Let every farmer read the ad- vertisemcnt in thls paper of "Chufas and Japan Peas If one-half that is claimed for these crops by the best Authoriuss he true they arc in- dted q sodscnd to the outh.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-20

ously to Prof. Haddock's lady, oc-
 cured last Sabbath. The Professor
 his wife and little boy were coming
 in to church in buggy, and when
 nearing the railroad crossing at the 1 culyert east of town the horse be-
 came frightened at a passing hand-
 car, and proved so manageable
 that the Professor could do nothing
 with him, although he was on the ground and at the animals head. Dashing of through the woods, the buggy was soon upset and Mrs. II. and the little boy were thrown vio- lently out. The child escaped inju- ry, but Mrs. II. fared not so well, and although no bones were broken, her injuries were severe.
 HAIL SToRM.-On last Thursday morning about ten o'clock, our vi- cinity was visited by the most ter rife hail storm we have ever seen. The stones which were from the size of common marble up to q hens egg poured down in perfect sheet of ice for the space of about seven minutes. A good deal of glass was broken-hot-beds were demol- ished-chickens and geese were beaten to the earth. Thousands of dollars worth of stock was not killed Gas the Gazette had it) and the wounded and bruised were not com ing into town all day (as the Ga zette had it again.) We heard of one or two persons getting slight bumps raised on their heads by pelts from the larger stones. The path of the storm was from South or Southwest to North and was some 10 or b miles wide, extending up and down the railroad some or miles each way. Two miles west of this place the force of the storm was greasest, and did most damage. Had crops have been far advanced the damage would have been con siderable, but as it was not much harm will result.
 We extend many thanks to Messrs. T. B. Mills & Co.,, for copy of their "New Arkansas Travellers" It is volume of some 400 pages handsomely gotten up, the front being embellished by a picture which tells volumes in itself. At the left is fair delineation of the renowned 'tArkansas Traveller" which represents Arkansas in 1886. At the right we have the progress of the age represented by loeomo- tive and a train of midnight express cars speeding it's rapid course across one of Arkansas beautiful prairies. The telegraph poles are there also. Such is Arkansas in 1876. From the title page we see that the new book is history of the NoYth- Western editorial excursion to Arkansas; a sketch of its inception and the routes passed over; the resolutions and speeches; the views of the editorial visitors as expressed in their papers; and, also the work includes Dr. Lawrence's "Climatology of Arkan- sas," valuable treatise. Send sev- enty cents to T. B. Mills & Co.,, and secsre a copy of the book at once; it will give you better opinion of your state.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-20

Fort smith Herald: A friend writing from St. Louis informs us that two companies are being or ganized in that city and Chicago, for the purpose of working the silver mines in the vicinity of Cossitott and Little Missouri riv. CTS, in Southwest Arkansas, and the Indian country. and that by the early part of July one thous- and miners will be at work in that section.
 This news will he hailed with delight by thousands in Arkansas. The indications there of silver. and In such quantities, and of such quality as can bc made prof itable, are good. and Il only re qaires mea. and money, to develop the hidden wealth not only of southwest Arkansas, Luz w the whole State. The day Is not far uistant when tho mines referred to, properly worked will yield q rich return.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-20
The Steam Ferry at Ft. Smith.

The Steam Ferry at Ft. Smith
 Fort Smith Herald. We are pleased to report, that at length we are about to have a ferry es, tablished at this place that will meet all the demands of trade and travel at and
 to this place. All parties having or claiming to have any rights or priviledges touching the ferry here, have entered into arrang- ments with Capt. Joe Evins, of Dardanelle, and Mir. J. l.. Shinn, of Russellyille, in Pope county, by which the latter named gen tlemen bind themselves to establish and keep up steam ferry at this place for five years, of such power and capacity as will meet wants of all transfer, in cluding the railroad transfer. So now the railroad can come on, and everything will be ready to ac- commodate it on arrival.
 We know Mir. Evins and Mir. Shinn, and we do not hesitate to say that we believe they will make good their contract, and that this community will be large ly benefited by the arrangement referred to.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-20
Congressional Districts.

We have been requested to publish the names of the ceun- ties composing the fourth con gressional district. We give be- low an enumeration of the coun- ties composing each of the four congressional districts in the State, as arranged by act of the adjourned session in November, 1875:
 First District.-Arkansas, Crit tendon, Clay, Craighead, Cross, Desha, Greene, Independence, Jackson, Lee, Lawrence, Lonoke, Mississippi, Monroe, Philips, Poinsett, Prairie, Randolf, St. Francis. Woodruff and White-- twenty-one counties.
 Second District,-Ashlev, Brad ley, Calhoun, Chicot, Columbia. Dorsey, Dallas, Drew, Grant, Hampstead, Howard, Jefferson, Layfayette, Lincoln, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Ouachita, Sevier, and UnioI,-twenty counties.
 Third District. Clarke, Craw- ford, Faulkner, Franklin, Gar land, Hot Spring, Johnson, Logan Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Polk, Pulaski, Saline, Scot, Sebastian, and Yell, Seventeen counties.
 Fourth District-Benton, Bax- ter, Boone, Carol, Conway, Full ton, Izard, Madison, Marion, New ton, Pope, Stone, Searcy, sharpe, Van Burcn and Washington sixteen counties.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-20
' FOUR MONTHS, i,s7s q BOTTLES SOLD.
Rcad T11iss

Tows. CorxT OH 
  Golden Nund being
 
 side with debility, whle ofo of the Northern oh patent in a o ne purpose Al length induced seals or 6gen Wonder and six as using all found able v sls last April four months and have sold thirteen growing demand o M ten thousand ha. a ts year think this counties of great alHicson. Yours Respectfully
 M U DARLING