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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Sherif's SAL

Sheriff s SAT-
r. H. Hoffman isf vsn,5 exno0s.
VIM. Brock.
To March term, 1876, Madison Cir
cait Court, Mississippi.
Jud gment, Feb. 10, 1872, for 1929 20
By virtue of the above described
wit, to me directed by the clerk of
said court, will expose to public
sale, to the highest and best bidder,
for cash. before the courthouse door
Of said county of Madison, State of
Mississippi, in the city of Canton,
Cn
Monday, 7th day Of February, 1876,
between the hours prescribed 10y
law, the following described prop
erty, to-wit:
A certain gin house and fixtures,
on the place occupied by William
Breck Oh the 9th day OF September,
1870, in Madison county.
Levied upon as the property OF
said defendant, VIM. BreclS, and will
be sold to satisfy the above styled
Judgment, interest and all costs.
jan15 n3 I'd II. j. ROSS, Sniff.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15
Sherif's Sale,

sheriff's Sale.
G. II. Myrick, Admr., &c.
vs.. FL. Ia.
L Il Hines & Mary Hines.
70 August term, 1876, Attala Cir
cult Court, Mississippi.
Judgment. Sept. s, 1868, tor 1888. GO
By virtue of the above described
writ, to me directed by the clerk of
SAID court, l will expose to pubic
sale, to the highest and best bidder
for cash, before the courthouse door
of said county of Madison, State of
Mississippi, in the city of Canton,
OH
Monday, Til day Of February. 1876.
between the hours prescribed by
law, the following described land.
tO-wit:
East half and east half of west
half section a, township IL, range
5 east.
Levied upon as the property of
said defendants, l.. r. and Mary
Hines, and will be sold to satisfy
the above styled Judgment, interest
and all COSTS
janis n3 I'd r. j. ROSS, Stiff.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15
Personcl Of Vie legislature.

o. v s. in the Memphis Appel
AS this is one OF The most httcll
gent legislatures that has as embed
in this State for many years, and
will probably have graver AMI mGre
Response ble duties to perform than
any other that has assembled hese
pei suna,is will Doubtless prove III
teresting. Il is II body of young
rather than Of old men, very fen
of its members being past middle
life. OF the Older members, I'll On
II l., Jarnigan, oil NoxIBee, is tue
oldest, being sixty five years age.
and having represented his county
in the legislature as Tar back as
1911 Hon. Joseph NJ. Jayne, jr.-
''little Jue Jay ne'-is the yoaus"sf,
being twentyfour years of age. He
WAS IL candidate two years ago fbr
the same position, and was defeated
by twenty seven votes. In the re
cent election he was elected 10y
more than seven hundred ma nrity.
In the Senate, composed of thirty
seven members, there are twenty
llwyers, and siX negroes, nearly al
of " honi are so called ministe.s o:
the gospel; the rest are planters.
etc. In the house there
are, of the one hundred and sixteen
members, sixteen negroes, one OF
whom, Mr.. Vaughan o Pamela, is ii
Democrat. There are i'll ths House
a very large spr.nkling of lawyers,
f.,xx, Il, l.,tn t,nY nj
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Persuant to decree of the Char
Gerry Court of Alfalfa County rem
der-d at the November term thereof
1875 in case of w. III. Ford Guard.
ian aud in his own right complain
against John Lucas, John E. Lucast
and Mrs. Elizabeth Lucas, defend
ants. ! will sell for cash to the
highest bidder at public auction in
front of the door of the court house
of Alfalfa County between the hours
of eleven O'Clock ii. IN. and four
O'Clock p. m. on
Monday the It'll day Of Feb, 1876.
The following described described
land lying near Kosciusko in the
coanty Of Alta State of MISSISSIPPI
pi. To vii; WI of section IL town.
ship IA range Z.
Said land will be sold for division
ID, e. WATSON.
Dec Is It Commissioner
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15
PIKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

like COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
AS an Illustration OF the beauty
of the system as conducted in our
county, we give bcloy verbatim
copy o! ~ bill for lumber III ,de on t
by one joe COnerly. col, who has
been receiving $40 per month as Il
end grade teacher. The pubic may
grade him to suit their own judg
ment after aiding:
al wont tn git 10 scanles 10 felt
l. ne, ~ wether borden plank 30 lett
longs fioaring plank 10 felt long,
| scaules 16 felt long u 4 inches
SONAR, 10 rnf-ag."
There is $40 worth of spelling i'll
iii, bill alone. Summit Sentinel.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15
Relief For Tax Collectors and Tax Payers.

The bill under the above head, which was
Introduced b. Nr. Hall, of Pamela, has pass
ed the House. 1t provides: LIST. That the
time of paying taxes shall be until the sec
ond Monday in February, 1876. End. That
no damages upon State, county, school, or
or other tax shall be collected for failure
to pay prior to that date. 3rd That after
that date all delinquent lands stall be all
vert iscd on the second Monday of March;
1 So provided that lands hitherto adver-
tised and sold shall not again be advertised
al SOL: it, That owners, or persons 9th
erwis. interested, can redeem in twelve
months, by paying taxes and % per cent
damages: provided that lands sold to the
State on he LIST of January, 1876, can be
redeemed without damages by the second
Monday of Observation-Disclosures
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15
SHERIFF'S SALE.

D. H. Taylor & Co. Execution returnable
VS.. to Jan. Term Circuit
d. NJ. Weir. Court Leake County.
BY virtue of an execution in the
above stated case to me directed
from the Circuit Court of L a4Se
County, l will sell Tor CASH to- the
highest bidder. in front of the court
house Of satfd county on the 4tlr
Monday of January, 1876. the fol-
lowing property to wit
Sc or of Sc Or sec % Tor Z e. me-
or of he OIL sec 20 l0r7 q, Inf of
LIT of INV or see 20 t10r7 .e, INV Or
of sw a see % lOr e, ne or of Sc
or sec 26 10r7e.
Levied upos as the property of d.
NJ. Weir and will be sold tn satisfy
the above state ease, and all costs
amounting to Ninety Eight
dollars and forty six cents COS 46.H
T. L. CooaEE, Sheriff.
NJ It.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15

The Natchez Democrat has All
th 'riuy Ior saying that an order has
been sent to a mandatory in Phil
adelphia + " an engine weighing
some fifteen tons, with tender, for
ii Q Natch,z & Jackson r. H. In
% lditi III to the locomotive, "A reeu :
lar train of passenger and freight
cars will soon be placed on the
road, AMI will be operated as tar as
Fa,rtte at an early period.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15

Gen. EeatherSton has introduced
in the House resolulio ion for the APP
POintmtnt Of com ,nlttee to InvcS-
Ames, and report whether it has
been such as to require that he
should he impeached OF high crimes
and misdemeanors, and put OF trial
before the Senate. Fhe resolution
passed by an overwhelming major
ItN - Clarion, Ith.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15
kEoVT PUBIC PRINTING.

n meeting OF tue MISSISSIPPI Con
seryative Press Association was
held fn Jackson on the asse milling
of the Legislature.
Col. j. l.. McCuIlnm, First Vice
President, pr, sided, and Col. j. l..
Power acted as Srcr.tiry.
After discussing the OBJECT of the
meeting, Col. j. l.. Power offered
the folio wing resolutions, which
were adopted
WHEREAS, The Mississippi Press
Association have this day a SIN
hled To consider sI,.h matters as
pertain to our in erts's, us publish-
erS, and especially in reference To
he Injustice to publishers, admins
traitors, executors and Others, grow
ing out of recent legislation, estab-
fishing certain journals, in the sew
eral judicial Districts. AMI restrict
ing lcg'l dveItiSIn5 to such iouin-
ais, and prescribing rates of com
pensatiol for same; and the MEM
hers of the Associl tion having fully
aud freely discussed all matters
bearing Mpon the subject;
Be it resolved, TIL 1T The Press AS
sociitiuu has full confidence in the
present Legislature. to Remedy, by
app OPP late legisl:l ion, the present
nnjdst and proscriptive laws in ref
erence to legal advertisements but
it may II, be obtrusive 10 suggest
hat attorneys, administrators, ex
ccutcrS, trust es, and others. SHOULD
lie allowed to settle their OWL metli
mus for the publication OF offici'l
notices, md hat publishers shOd!d
have TIE rivi'egr OF charging Tor
such notices the rates charged regu
lar advertisers. ami no more.
Resolved; That n committee of
six be appointed Ivy the Pr; sident
If this Association to confer with
the Legislature from time to time,
If called upon.
The President appointed "a such
COMMITTEES, Mes>rs. j. L. Power, p.
X. Mayors, Il. +. Jones, w. j. AID
ans, g. T. Wright and K II. Henry.
The newspap' rs of the State were
req tested to publish, the proceed
inss, aud the meeting adjourned.
The above quoted resolutions
meet our hearty endorsement. We
can see no good reason why the
printing business should be any
more subject for special legislation
than carpcntering or merchandising.
While ii is necessary for notice t.
be given 10 parties interested in
The transaction Of certain legal mat
ters, this'iOes not justify the com
pelling of any person to patronizr
:, particular newspaper; nor does it
justify the law making power irr as
to set prices upon a publish
er's space any more than upon
wares. Like all class
leg islation. the laws governing the
publication of legal notices are oh
noxious TO the people, and are hurts
iul to the very interests which they
were intended to foster. Let the
printing business s ana OH the same
basis as o,her callings and pro.e.-
sions; let advertisers select the me
.liums of heir choice, and let pub
fishers put their own prices on their
own work. In. this way only, can
Justice he done 10 the public and to
ihc press.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15

IN the Honse on Tuesday. while
in rhe committee of the whole, Mr..
Jacobs, colorrd Republican: of AID
ans, in discussing the night traffic
ing, bill, said that for petty l,rcenies
hr thought the whipping-post would
he q better punishment than i'm
pBisonment. anil that he did not
think that it was any more. barb
rous than the latter form of punish
mont.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15

FORTY NINE MILLIONS A YEAR
Mr.. Bonner prints about 1900
copies of the New York Ledger ewes
~ week. OF the Sun nine hundred
and thirty four thousand copies
were sod last week. The Suns
circulation is more-than forty nine
millions a year.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15

Referring to the delicate health
of Speaker Kerr, the Washington
special of the New York Herald of
the 2Sth December says: 'If Speak
er Keer's health should prove too
poor to enable him to preside, it is
probable that Mr.. Lamar will be
chosen as Speaker pro tenn"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15

House BILL No. 90, which pass
ed the House, Tuesday, and WAS in
lroduced by Mr.. Muldrow, Of Oktib-
bella. provides
SECTION 1. That Boards of Su
pervIsors shall. at their first meet
ing after this act goes in'o effect, or
as son thereafter as practicable, en-
ter an order requiring all persons
holding outstanding warrants to
have them registered by the clerk Of
SAID board; the clerk to enter the
same in a book, stating the kind.
amount, date and number of said
warrants, and the name OF the per
son holiing the same, and to in
dos Sc the warrant s'registereti;" the
Board To give notice by advertising
OF pc ting. The registration shall
be Within six mont lis from the date
OF the order. Sc. 2. Tax Collect
ors shall not receive warrants not
registered. See. 3. That hereaf er
clerks of Boards of Supervisors shall
keep a book in which all warrants
shall be registered, stating number,
date, amount, payee aud account on
which issued; and also, III "a separate
column, when any warrant Is paid
or taken up, the word ''cancelled"
shall be written; and for each and
every failure Sal to do, the Clerk
shall forfeit $500, to be collected III
the name of the Board, and for the
use OF the county. Sec. 4. War;
rants SO registered, shall be pail i'll
order of registration. Provided.
that this section shall not prevent
payment of county taxes i'll said reg
istered warrants.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15

MEssRs. Power s. Barks,lale.
Publishers of the Clarion, were NOM
mated fM. State Printers by the
Democratic caucus. Tuesday even
ing-receiving 81 woes In tofai
OF 100. The nomination was after
ward made unanimous.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15

In the Senate, up to adjournment
on the seventh day of the session,
forty five bills Ind been introduced
and in the House one hundred and
ten. OF these most are of a public
or general nature; in fAct, very few
are of Il local or private character.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15

THERE vi he u meeting of the
surviving soldiers of the Mexican
war, from Mississippi, at Jackson
on the third Monday in this month
A full attendance is desired, az bus
iness Of Importance will be trans
oefoxl
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15

THE House hill repea ing the dis
trict p hitting act, passed the Senate
o. Thursday. 1t only awaits the
Gov.rror's signature to go into
effect.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15

The Senate proposes to pay Com
missioner of Immigration Grigg.
one hundred dollars salary, per an
mum, for his valuable (.j services,
which will be about t:.e proper
amount. C,diiOh.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15

PpB. DsGs.-rhaHks to Hon. o
K Singleton, our worthy Rrpre
sentative, tof copies of the Congres :
sivlal Record.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15

A DISPATCH from kaguSa, in the
Danubian Provinces, says three hun
dred soldiers froz- to death near
that town on " >r.l~, night.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15

THE election of y. s. Senator is
the special order in the Legislature
for next Tuesday, the 18th.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15
The Original Inventors and only Manu-
factUrers of the
E'hOiJcrO4ekc Picture.
(Copyrightcd.)

C,MAI.L PICTURS of any kIrd copied
> and enlarged to any size from by 10
to Is by II. samples Of this work will be
exl,i lifted to the CT izrns Of Canton, by the
agent All work guaranteed. Any orders
lin M the store OF Citt. Cheathc.n will re-
teIv coL,Jt .tttci.,iuL.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15
OUR JOB OFFICE.

We are prepared with new styles
of type, u fall line of stationery,
and a large Carbon job press, to
eX 'cule, at short notice and in the
best style of The art, ALL KINDS
OF JOB PRINTING, such as
Bill
E1cs.cr-17eNds,
Cards,
& ircuIars,
Pamphlets.
Posters,
Etc,
AT NEW DREAMS PRICES.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15

Archduke Rulo;phe. Prince i'm
prri;.l of Austria, has been crown ed
King of Hungary.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15
j. SlsI741;T"E,
Merchant Tailor.

EEPS constantly on hand good az
IN sortmcnt of Cloths, Cassimerts, Vest
irgs, Tssiior's Trimmings. Clothing made
in the lrtcst style. apr2'70-1y.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15
BOARDING..

n RS. c. T. REEVES respectfully an
NI nounces that she has opened a Phi
yate BOARDING House i'll tie lar building
tbrmarly occupied by NJ. joel, directly in
rear Of Hhe Wolf House. Her rooms are
we'll furnished. large and commodorIs. 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
isfaction to all who favor her house with n
trial Terms IN tba iunS
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-01-15
SADDLES AND HARNESS
AT COST.
U.ARNESS !,

M.ARNES !,
A r CU g T T OR CA SH!
Will continue to pay the highest cash
price for Hides, green or dry.
Call on us before purchasing Saddles or
selling your Hides.
A. Nj. GURLEY, Agent,
North side Public Square, Karpes old stand,
jaIS I'm CANTON, MISS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-23

DEATH OF AN OLD REsIDENT.-Mrs.
Margaret Bunting, wife Of Alexander
Bunting, died at the family residence
on Harms street, in this village, on
on Monday morning, March 20, 1876,
aged Is years lacking nine days. She
was born in Chester county, Pa, on
the 29th day of March, 1901, and was
married TO her husband who survives
her, at Hookstown, Pa, in 1921, aud
moved to Ohio in 1895, first settling
in Carrollton. They came to Ravenna
in 1888, and have since resided here.
She was the mother of nine children,
seven daughters and two sons, only
four of whom, one son aud three
daughters are Known to survive
her. She has been for many years q
worthy and exemplary member of the
Congregational church, and by her
kindness and christian virtues won
the hearts of all who knew her. Her
funeral took place from the family
residence at two o'clock Tuesday af-
terneon.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-23
NEW BALTIMORE.
Correspondence.

| respondence-
Mr.. Louis Warstler died March 9th
| of heart disease. in his 4fth year. lie
3belonged to the Lutheran Church. lie
lived an honorable and upright life
| and was loved and esteemed by all
who know him, for in all his walks
through life he gave evidence of a
sterling character for integrity and
honor proving himself u true gentle
man, Il pattern worthy TO be followed
by others. lie has filled the offices of
Justice Of the Peace, Township Treas
urer and Trustee, during his residence
here he was owner of the steam saw
mill. His remains were taken to
Plain township for interment in the
cemetery near the residence of his
father. lie leaves wife and three
daughters to mourn for the departure.
The school at this place closed last
week. The teachers were Ira Bryan
and his wife. l understand that the
school was success. and at the close
q spelling school was announced for
the evening exercises.
The only real estate transfer since
my last is house and two acres of
land from NJ. Nye TO +. N. Bryan.
Jacob Libbis is putting up house
on his lot for a temporary residence.
Mr.. David Kannal's team hitched to
q lumber wagon, broke loose at the
sawmill west of town, and ran home.
Very little damage was done.
Mr.. S. B. has bought him a new ak,
SO look out for chips. Fire wood will
be cheap. GARLAND.
March ii. 1876.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-23
ATWATER.
Correspondence

correspondence
BURGLARY.-Atwae is credited, OR
rather cursed, like the country at large
with numerous robberies, burglaries
and mystical corruptions. Last We'd
nesday evening two unknown scoun-
drels being in need of Mhard money
visited the hardware store of Woolf
Brothers. for the purpose of obtaining
the shining metal.anA were sorely dis
appointed in that line, but not being
quite as particular as some of our dill
gent public officers, chose as q substi.
tute, such articles as they saw fit to
take. They succeeded in obtaining
about $35 in money and goods, and
made good their escape. The entrance
was made by cutting hole through
a panel.
Moor CoURT.-A few of the enter
prising men of this town, wishing to
know how the machine moves at
Washington, st. Louis, Fort Sill and
other places, have organized them
selves into society known as the
Moot Court, and it is thought that
Babcock would not escape so easily
were he 10 be brought before this
Court to give an account Of the deeds
done in Washington. Whether the
members of the bar would compete
favorably with their brethren at Ra-
VIENNA we will not assume the province
Of determining, but it has been proven
| that some of the Ravennians do not
stand very fair chance competing
with our Judge. BiN one trial has yet
taken place, in which young man
was tried for petit larceny, and II was
found, as usual in high places, zone
guilty did escape
ScHooLs.-The schools of Atwater
| have closed their winter session, and
without any exceptions, as far as we
were able to ascertain, with marvellous
results, and the most meritorious arti-
eles that could be portrayed for the
perusal and satisfaction of ins,ructors
and Legislators would not blight the
enlightened opinions Of our peda-
gogues respecting the notorious eieva-
ton Of our free institutions of learn
/ ing by Introducing system which
would be compulsory. The average
per cent of attendance in this town.
ship ior the winter Session is ninety
the highest per cent. attained as re-
ported in any district, was los, which
was in District No. 6. usually known
as the "four corners The amount o
money expended for schools this win
ter was $i35l.50. The number of pu
j. pills enrolled in the township was 266
March 10, 1876. A Boz.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-23


DEATH OF A FORMER RAvENNA LADY.
Mrs. Celia Perkins, wife of John
Perkins. formerly resident Of Ra-
VIENNA, died at Durand, Wis.,, March
I'd, 1876, aged 1G years. Fifteen years
ago, with her husband and young
family she removed to home in the
West to enter upon a pioneer life,
cheerfully enduring the trials and
hardships incident TO newly settled
country, for the benefit of her family.
their prosperity and welfare being her
chief object aud absorbing care. She
was a daughter of the late Ripley
TORY, and sister OF the late Mrs. j.
4. Green, Mrs. Frank Ford, of this
place. and Mr.. f. TORY, OF Freedom.
She was much esteemed by her ac-
quaintances here rs well as in her
Western home. f
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-23

E. i
EDITOR DEMooHATIC- Press The
undersigned was pleased spectator
at the Centennial Tea, Party given BY
ye ladies OF Ravenna, bdt as hts early
education was limited, and he always
wishes to learn as well as be amused,
hoped to be enlightened about the do
ings Of cur ancestors, and was inn
menseiy astonished to see sppear st
the reception Of our worthy forsfather
wAo owned . hatchet, the ghost Of
Friend VIM. Penn" who died in Ills
some years before the advent Of the
Father of his country. If you, Mr..
Editor, will explain the appearance Of
Friend Penn, you may save the writer
from becoming Spiritualist. Aux.
fously awaiting your reply through
the columns of your paper, subscribe
myself YANKEE Doodle.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-23
BRIMFIELD.

Correspondence. r1tl =
Amoux the late transfers of real es-
tate is farm OF 60 acres from Samuel
Fowser to +. G. Moulton for 81, 800. !
The Democrats of this township,
will hold a caucus at the Town Hall
on next Saturday, March 25th, to
nominate ticket for the coming
April election. All are requested to
turn out and help make the desired
nominations. A SN
President McCollister, Of Buctei
College, will deliver his Bird lecture
on the subject of the Holy Land, at the
Uniyersalist Church, next Sunday,
March 2G, at the usual hour of service,
l no p. m. The lecture will comprise
the journey from the River Jordan,
near Jerico, up the valley or Provinces
of Judea to Shiloh and thence to
Samaria. A collection will be taken
. the close of the Lecture, for the
benefit of the Church. D.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-23
oARRErrsvILLE.

Warren Bishop is erecting new and
commodious rooms adj dining his
store. on Silver street, which will ere
long be occupied by various kinds Of
business.
j. III. DOgrand and A. f. Roper have
recently formed q partnership in the
general merchandise business. Mr..
Roper halls from youngstown where
he has, for several years, been auccess-
fully engaged in business. They do
business under the firm name OF Bo-
grand and Roper.
II. 0. Daniels is erecting new res
idence on Windham street, which 10
now nearly ready for occupancy.