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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16
MADISON RIFLES.

The Madison Rifles met on We'd
nesday night last, at the Mayors
Office, in obedience to a call made
by Captain Handy. After the
transaction OF the routine business,
a motion was made to reconsider
the action of the Company, had at
"a previous meeting, i'll adopting as
their uniform, the regular West
Point cadet uniform, which was
carried. On motion then, it was
decided to adopt the uniform worn
in the ante belium days by the Madi-
son Rifles, so that we may soon ex-
pect to see this soldierly body of
men arrayed in beautiful uniform.
We are pleased to state that the
material for the uniform and the
buttons have been purchased, and
the one thing needed to thoroughly
eqnip the Company is a tie money.
In order to raise this, it was decided
to call on the ladies to assist in
getting up an entertainment for
the benefit of the Rif1es-the old
Committee having been SO success
full in their former efforts, consist
ing of Mrss,s. Eugene Conway, w.
Il. Bpddie, and q. ii. Mayson, were
re appointed. The Madison Rifles
highly appreciate the invaluable
assistance rendered by the ladies
in the past, and hope they will res
pond TO the call of this Committee
with that Kindness which has here
tofore characterized them. We are
told that this entertainment will
take place at some day between
this and the 1st day of October, and
ask that our citizens may hold it in
remembrance.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16
EDCCi TON.

Friends of education will be
pleased to lcarh that the Cant, n
Female Institute has commenced
its fall session with a patronage
that bespeaks alike an appreciation
of education and confidence in the
teacher in this institution.
Canton ranks, ana justly. with
the first towns in Mississippi for its
intelligence indeed, it has shared,
and now shares, more largely in
public honOrs than perhaps any
town in the State irrespective of
population. This is a distinction of
which our citizens ought to be
proud; We should not forget, how
ever, that although the men wear
the robes of honor, their educated
mothers and sisters had much to do
in LAYING the foundation of thei-
distinction.
Canton offers facilities for the
education Of girls and young ladies
not cxcelled, we think, 10y any town
in our State, and our friends i'm the
country would do well to investigate
the claims of this institution. AL
ready several of our country friends
have sent their daughters in, and it
is hoped their example will be fol.
lowed by many others.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16
IN ME- MORlSM,

| Died at her residence in this
county, on the morning of the 9th
inst, MRS MARGARET, relict of the
late DR.. lights, in the 18th year
of her age. Her disease was in.
flamatiOn of the bowels. Mrs. J
represented the highest and purest
type of womanhood. Her piety was
of that exalted character that mani,
tested itself in patient endurance of
every ill f; and a cheerful willingness
to relieve suffering and distress.
She was affectionate, amiable, kind
hearted and sympathetic and pos
sessed that unbounded charity that
hopeth all things, and torgiveth
every wrong. To these attributes
were added the charms of Il mind
cultivated to the highest order of
excellence. In society, she was
universally beloved and admired
the harmOnies of her character
exerting their influence for good on
all with whom she came in contact.
Girded with the armor of religious
faith, and sustained by the con-
scious recollection of well spent
life, and many years devotion to
the church of her choice, and the
principles she professed, it is no
marvel that her end was peace. In
her death, the Episcopal church, Of
which she was faithful member,
and her family, especially her aged
father Capt. Friley jones' and her
two loving children-a son end
sustained loss
which time can never repair. May
the God whom she loved and served
throw the agis of His protection
around her stricken household.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16
THE ELECTION.

On Tuesday next Madison connt Y
holds it's election for Sheriff The
candidate placed before the people
by the Democratic Convention held
here some weeks ago.. L. Priest
ley-is a man well known through
the length and breadth of old Madi-
son, as just, temperate and strict
ly honorable gentleman; aud fear
less in the discharge of duty, our
people can vest assured that he
will fill the Office with hoEOr to tie
parry who places him there, and
credit to the family whose name he
bears. From a private letter shown
to us rumors are atioat that the
Radicals intend placing a candidate
in the field IN opposition. We hope
this is merely rumor, but never
theless all voters should place their
ballots in to guard against any
contingencies.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16
CHEERING,

BY a statement made to us by
one of our most reiiable merchants,
who has travelled extensively within
the last six weeks, we learn that
this fall and winter will be the
season Of unprecedented low rates.
Coal has fallen 50 per ton in the
West. Mess Pork, and all other
provisions are falling every day.
Cotton goods are lower than they
have been for the last twenty five
years, and if every man will do his
duty at the ballot box and help to
elect Samuel j. Tildrn. reform will
follow and silver and gold become
plentiful. The hope of this country
lies in the election of Tildcn to the
Presidency. Let every voter rally
to the support of Democracy.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16
NEW GOODS.

And cheap! Mr.. G.. L. Gross, one
of our most enterprising and sue
cessful merchants, has just returned
from his Northern tour, and is re
c"iving daily lot of the finest and
cheapest goods ever brought to this
market. He speaks by the card,
and having purchased at low rates,
is prepared to sell all classes of
goods tower than has ever been
sol in Canton heretofore. The
Dollar Stores. nor any other Dry
Goods establishments can nndprsell
him. One price to all, and very
cheap fer cash
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16
EAST U-fRD CLUE

The L ,st Ward Democratic Ciub
assent lcd, we are sorry to say, In
small numbers, on Tuesday hight
last. The Club was promptly called
to order by Vicr-President William
b. Boddie, and G.. a. Baldwin, Sec
rotary. On motion the roll call and
minutes of last meeting were omit
ted.
On motion, Col. o. \. Luckett,
ST., was invited to address the Club.
Col. Luckett at first declined to
speak as he had come with some
friends to join the Club, and not to
take any active part in the proceed
ings. Being pressed by his friends
to say something, he concluded that
"where two or three are met to-
gethcr, their motives and purposes
righteous and just" it would not be
inopportune to attempt the CONVEX
sion of one political sinner from the
errors of his way.
Col. Luckett spoke for nearly an
hour, and his remarks were not only
entertaining, but his arguments
against "Radical mis-rule" con-
vIncing::a incontrovertible. The
colored men present were very at
tenlive to his arraignment, which
was very caustic, of Ames, Warner,
Stone, Spellman, ct id omne genus.
The entire speech was rep!ete with
facts and figures, showing that the
orator was thoroughly conversant
with the National and State politics
of the day. The numerous and APP
anecdotes with which Col.
Luckett interpreted this ert -mpore
speech kept up flow of soul, while
his auditors enjoyed the feast of
reason. Those who were present
pronounce the effort one of equal
rank with those delivered by Col.
Handy and II. G. Smith. We hope |
the old war horse will strike more
of his telling blows during the pend
ing canvass.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16
IMPROVEMENTS.

Canton is still looking rp in the
way of improvements on the public
square. The binding formerly oc-
cupird by Mr.. Perlinsky has been
so metamorphosed that we eau
scarcely recognize the old stand.
Under the direction of Mr. Antrim,
ii master mechanic, it is assuming.
very imposing appearances and!
will rank with the best wooden
buildings in the place when con-
pleted. When it is complete, and
occupied, we shall have occasion to
speak of it again.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

On Tuesday morning. 10Th inst,
Mr.. s G. Cochran left Canton for
the Odd Fellows Eacampment at
Philadelphia, where he was ap-
pointed to represent the Order from
this State at their late annual meet
ing in Vicksburg. He was accom-
panied by four estimab!e young
ladies who would do very well for
representative Mississippi women, of
whom we might be justly proud.
As they are not known to all the
readers of the CITIZEN we take
pleasure in giving their names :
Miss Fannie Sims, Canton; Miss
Nepsie Warren, Madison county,
and the Misses Burke, daughter Of
Mr. james Burke of this county.
We doubt not they will have a
pleasant visit to the great Centen-
NAL show, and we heartily wish ,ac'i
fair one a safe return.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16
Very respectfully,
GEORGE HARVEY.

Col. FLEET COOPER, of the Mer-
idian Comet, pays the Cashier OF
Helms Bank. and indeed the Bank
itself, a very high compliment. If
Col. Cooper would invest his capital
and brains in the CITIZEN, ,ce
would not have to copy from the
New York Sun or compile from
O:her Northern papers. Such an
editor as Col. Cooper ought to have
a bank of his own. But now for
the compliment
Our old friend, Col. j. A. Horne,
well known in Jackson. Meridian,
New Orleans, and other central
points, as an accurate and safe
banker, has in connection with Mr..
Thomas +. Helm, of Jack son. open
eel new bank in Canton, Miss,
with Thos. L. Helm as President.
and james A. Horne AZ Cashier.
The new bank starts under favor
able auspices. Its organization
has plenty of capital, energy, ex-
perience, competency and industry.
With these succrss is almost as
sured. Col. Horne has host of
friends in this town who will always
be glad to hear of his success III life.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

Vital weakness or depression weak
exhausted feeling, 10 CT ergy or courage
the result of mental oyerwork, indiscrctions
or exccsses, or seine drain upon the system,
is always cured by Humphreys Homeo
pathic Specific No. %. 1t tones mp and in
vigorates the system, dfspels the gloom and
dependency, imparts strength and energy
- stops the drain and reiuvenates the entire
man. Been used twenty years with perfect
success by thousands. Sold by all dealers.
Price, II per single vial, or s. per package
of five Walls and = vial of powder. Sent
by mail on receipt of price. Address Hum
phrcys' homeopathic Medicine Company
J62 Broadway, New York
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

WE are now receiving our Fall
Stock of Ladies', Gents, Boys and
Childrens'Shoes, embracing French,
Goat. Button, Pebble, Calf and
Curucoa Kid, in the most desirable
styles and patterns. Our method of
purchasing goods enables us TO offer
special inducements to close BUYERS,
both as to quality and price. Have
also received a line of Gents and
Boys Hats, bought with view to
meet the times. We can offer full
line of graded Tobaccos, both at
Wholesale and Retail. Tie public
is respectfully invited to favor us
with call.
II III. GWINNER s. BRO.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16
S. UIEL 8. 60.

Have received very large stock of
staple and dress goods which they
propose to sell at panic prices. Mr..
Gus Baldwin is connects d with this
house and invites his friends and
former patrons to give them IA call
The clerks (aI of them) in this
understand t heir bust
ness and are not above it. Success
to them.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

CANTON, Sept. 18th, 1876.
To e. C. Smith, Geo. Handy, James
Mcfarland, James Wales, j. w.
Dopnes, j. III. Foster, VIM. Handy,
William Yandeli, Hal Dudl y, aud
many Others:
GENTLEMEN
Allow ME to return you my SIN
cere thanks for soliciting me to per-
init my name to come before the
Democratic Convention as Il candi-
date for the Legislature. l fully
appreciate the compliment coming
from the source it does but it will
he impossible for me to accept the
preferred compliment.
Very respectfully,
GEORGE HARVEY.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16
SCOUTING parties have been o.

SCOUTING parties have been on
the qui rie for the scamp Bob Tyler
for the past week, seeking to effect
his capture, Int without success.
On Sunday hight last report was
spread that the rascal was in town,
but visit to his house satisfied us,
that although there in the early
part of the night, he had been
warned and beat hasty retreat.
Street Commissioner Bransford will
be pleased to have Robert come for
ward and put in his twenty-f five
days ~, the streets,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16
NEW DOLLAR STORE,

Opposition is the life of trade.
Mr.. Jonas Hitler, late of Summit,
has established new Dollar Store
opposite the Bank Saloon and i'll
vites the public to examine bis
stock of Dry Goods and Groceries,
He has secured the services of Mr..
Charlie Hitler, whose popularity
VIII gain for him many y fair GUS
toner. Give them a call.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

In recent speech at Terre
H.ute. Indiana, Musgrove, Chair
man of the Radical State Executive
Committee of Mississippi, said that
Mississippi would undoubtedly go
Democratic this tall, as the negroes
are affi!iaiing with the whites in
large numbers.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

We learn that Captain W: IL
Hardy, the Democratic candidate
II Eircsor i'm the Fourth Congress
ioral District, has resigned his posi-
tiun. The Meridian Comet says:
VIZ have letter from Capt. w.
II. Ii rr'ly, Presidential E'ector for
ibis District. written at Canton VS.
tprday, ard received this (rhurs
day morning, staring that he had
sent his resigation Ia Gen. George.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

Our merchants and business men
can have their work done as good
and as cheap as at St. Louis. We
will deliver work promptly i'll all
Instances and invariably give salts
faction.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

JOHN GARRETT'S Barber Shop
(Tilden and Hendricks) seems to be
gaining public patronage. He has
secured the services of first class
workman and guarantees II better
shave Tor less money Q5 cents) than
any other like shop in town Vapor
s1d Plunge Baths can be had at all
hGuPsr
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

OUR new stock of materi IL has
arrived, and we are now prepared
to do work of all kinds. Merchants
can get their Bill-heads-all sizes
large and small; Note and Letter
heads, Cards, aud every description
OF Job Work done neatly and
promptly. We ask trial and
guarantee satisfaction.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16
NOTICE..

All persons having business with
me as County Treasurer, during the
ntx two weeks, will please call on
w. b. Stinson, who is authorized
to attend to all business duling my
absence.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

II is much regretted that the III on
George Harvey ds c!iner the prop,-
sition 10 become Il candidate for the
uneXpired term in the Legislature
made vacant by the death of David
Jenkins. In these times the Office
should seek the man, as in this case)
and not the man the office as We hear
of i'll other cases. Ii is suggested
that Col. Walter u. kearney would
be suitable and acceptable person
to fill the position
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

WE are glad to be able to note the
fact that both Representative S. S.
Garter, of Goodman, and Deputy
Sheriff III. H Wynn, of this place
who were badly bunged and bruised
l.y t.,e railroad wreck near Tonga
] o g. few weeks ago, are nearly
recovered from their hurts.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

MEMBERS of the Matliso Rifles
are requested to call on Mr.. Schiller,
10 whum was awarded the contract
for making their uniforms, and G, t
their measures taken without delay.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

I herewith respectfully inform
my patrons and pupils that l will
resume regular lessons on Monday,
Sept. 4.h, 1876.
ADOLPHUS BROWN,
Teacher of Piano, Organ ana Vocal
Music. %
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

| PROPOSE to take a dozen school
girls to board at n reasonable price,
payable in advance. My residence
is very near the Female Institute.
ANY reference given to those wish
ing TO procure board for their wards
or daughters.
MRS. A. s. BoswoRTII.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

A CLRRGYMAN said the other day
that modern young ladies were not
daughters of Shem and Ham !; but
daughters of Hem and Shsm-com-
pounds of plain sewing and mako
believe.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16
j. T. BOYD,
County Treasurer.

Bring OH your cotton, yOu can get
pretty fair price for it nOw-and
buy your goods in Canton SO cheap
it will make your head swim.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16
MRS. A. s. BoswoRTn.

new stock and material has been
received at this office and we are
prepared to execute all manner of
Job Work at extremely low prices.
Get our estimates. We turn out
none but Grst- class work
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

OUR merchants will do well to
obtain estimates and examine the
quality of our work before sending
your orders for Job Printing to ST.
Louis or New Orleans. We guaran-
tee entire satisfaction in every i'll
stance.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

OUR young friend Tom Phillips
lett here Monday night TO visit the
Centennial and take. a months
sight seeing. May he enjoy his
tiip AID return hate and hearty.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

AT last accounts, Redmond's bond
had zen rejected as U. s marshal
for the Southern District. vice j. l..
Lake, suspended. He has gone ON
to Washington to see about it.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16
SEPTEMBER 18Th, 1876.

SEPTEMBER lot1, 1870
We the undersigned citizens of
Madison county, hereby request the
Hon. George I'll trvey TO permit his
name to come before the Democratic
Committee soon t. meet as Il can
didate for the Legislature.
II. G. SMITH,
GEO. HANDY,
j. MCFARLAND,
JAMES WALES
j. w. Downs,
J. NJ FOSTER,
HAL DUDLEY,
And many others.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

Mr.. J. L. BOYD, County Treasur
er, aud William Walker. Revenue
Collector, left on Tuesday morning
last for the Centennial, where they
will spend few days and return
TO their duties, wiser, and We trust,
better men.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16
SATURDAY, SEPT. 16. 1876.
TIE M 8.

HEREAFTER reading notices and
at the rate of TEN CENTS per line
FIR the first and every subsequent
insertion.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

WHY send your orders for Job
Work out of town. We will cheer
fully furnish estimates on all kinds
nf work, and guarantee cheapness,
neatness and dispatch.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

WHEN job is promised from this
Office at a particular time patrons
can rely on having their work de-
llvered at the specified time,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

The long looked for malleable
glass lamp chimney, has been made
ut last, and can be had at
1876 N. G. ORRICKS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

MASoN'S Glass Fruit Jars for sac
at W. j. MOsby & Co 5, ut reduced
VI ices.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

The engineer who SAID that his
locomotive ran over and killed two
hundred and seyenty-nine rabbits
in Nevada was at once elected Pres
ident of a liars club.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-09-16

ICE. lCE.-For sale in large
or small quantities. at
PRIESTLEY'S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-20
Mn NASHVILLE LIFE.
A Council of It's Policy Holders
Nashville American. 16th.l

A Council of Its policy Holders.
Nashville American, 16th.l
A meeting OF the policy holders in the
Nashville Life Insurance Company was
held yesterday afternoon, Colonel A ).
Colyar presiding. A report was made
by Mr.. Nat Baxter, chairman OF the
committee appointed st a former meet
ing, showing that the efforts on the part
of the company to reinsure had failed,
but that efforts were still being made;
also, that one cause of the company $
trouble was the giving Of notes for stock
aud the payment of dividends by cred
ting the same on the stock notes, when
the charter required that no dividends
should be made until the stock was all
paid up. On this account, some OF the
stock notes had been lost by the com
pany failing to have mortgages reg
istered.
Colonel Thurston, for the company,
made a statement concerning its man
agement.
On motion Of Colonel E W. Cole, the
committee was continued to make fur
Their investigation and report at a subse'
quent meeting. Colonel A. S. Colyar
was added to the committee.
The policy holders were satisfied thai
there has been no fraud in the manage.
ment OF the business, and that the Board
of Directors is doing the best 1t can e
protect the policy holders. 1t was ad'
mitted by all that the course pursued BY
the directors affords 8 guarantee that nc
advantage will be taken Of the policy
holders, and that, therefore, precipitatt
action would be iDjudicious.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-20
CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, June 20.-SESATE-The
chair laid before the Senate a commuui-
cation from the Secretary Of War, inclcs-
ing the report and maps Of the last sur
vey by Major C. B. Comstock's corps of
engineers Of improvement Of the South
Pass of the Mississippi river. Ordered
printed and referred.
The chair also laid before the Senate
a communication from the Secretary OF
the Treasury, inclosing q long report
showing tie names Of all the persons
now or heretofore in the public service
from whom balances are due to the gov
erament, amounts due from such per-
sons, number of unsettled accounts,
amount of stocks held by the United
States in trust, ETC., and a list Of such
stocks when default has been made.
Mr.. Sherman, from the Committee on
Finance, reported favorably on the
House joint resolution authorizing the
Secretary Of the Treasury to, issue SlO,-
100000 in silver coin in exchange for
legal tender notes, and asked for its
present consideration. Objection was
made by Mr.. Morton and it was laid
over. Mr.. Sherman gave notice that be
would call it up tomorrow.
Mr.. Wright. from the Judiciary Com
mittee, reported a bill for the appoint
ment Of a commission to investigate the
operation Of several statutes as to bank
ruptcy and to recommend legislation
thereon. Placed on the calendar.
Mr.. Wright also reported back from
the same committee the House bill to re-
peal the bankrupt law and recommend
that it be postponed until the first day o.
next session. So ordered.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-20
THE HEATHER CHINEE.

The war against the Chinese in
California continues. A cabin was
fired last night at Truckee and as
the inmates ran out they were fired
on by a mob. One Chinaman was
killed and another seriously wound
ed. The Californians are encour-
aged no doubt to commit such
deeds of violence by some Of the
speeches made in the Cincinnati
convention denunciatory of the
Monaghan race. The trouble is
that the imported Chinaman il
more industrious and economics
than the imported Yankee; he live.
cheaper and can work for lie
wages. Therefore a war is made OIL
him in the name Of morality. ii
is called a thief, a pagan, a joss
worshiper. The pious children o
the Pacific coast are afraid tina
their morals will be corrupted, an,
therefore propose as the most efflca
cious safeguard against such a ca
lamity to exterminate the heather