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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22
Extract from q letter received on the l6

Extract from letter received on the 10th
inst, from . gentleman who visited Canton
on the 18th. He will pardon us for this
little expose-should it reach his eye-but
knowing he il many long miles distant, We
are not afraid to publish n part of his lettor
which refers in very complimentary terms
to one of our favorites:
sThe concert of last Thursday
night, given by the pupils of Prof. Brown,
was the greatest success ofiho kind have
witnessed for a long while. was particr-
larry pleased with the performance Of Miss
Matte Kirkpatrick in her second piece
"Musetta dc Nina,,' and her graceful execu-
tion of it, will long be remembered; but as
am bachelor you must keep my secret
and tell no one, what write 10 you. I was
delighted with the singing from first to
last, and 1 have been humming '1n the
Starlight, we will Wander" and "If only
Knew her Name, ever since that never-to-
be-forr often njgh21
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

WE are able To state: says the In.
dianapolis Journal, upon direct aud
indisputable authority, that an ag-
reement was entered into at St
Louis between the Indiana delega
ton and leading members of nearly
all the other delegations, that il
Gov. Hendricks would accept the
nomination for Vice-President now
aud make the race, there should lie
no opposition in the Democratic
party to his nomination for Presi-
dent four years hence. This agree
ment to be held good whether the
! Democrats are successful this yeal
or not.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

On the night of the 18th inst, young
woman named Lucy Hoover, whose father
is tenant of DR.. Ried's, near this place,
had . scuffle with one Alex. Tucker, (who
was visiting her) over pistol which he had
loaned to her, but which he wished to re-
take. II. the trial of strength the pistol
went of, in1icting painful wound through
Lucy's right hand and emptying the con-
tents under the mans left breast. He ex-
PRED in ten minutes afterward. The par
tics were known to be on very intimate
and friendly relations and the shooting is
regarded as the result of accident.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

AN Eastern paper having had
COM iderable to say about cruising
chickens by h1nd,' the Galveston
Ne,0s responds
Such information is not needed
in the South. The whole col0red
population know how to do it, and
an enterprising freeman on his way
home from prayer mee;ing, can
raise more pullets IN II single night
than an Eastern editor ever raised
in a whole year, with all his science.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22
An AtrOeiOus Murder.

On the night of the 10th inst, Eliza Mill
Ter, (colored), living on the Ross place.
four miles east Of Canton, took an axe and
struck nine fearful gashes in the skull of her
sleeping parmour, Rome Blackburn. She
also cut off his left thumb, and inflicted
three deep cuts in his back. She is now in
Jail with her infant child, and will there
remain until required to appear before a
Court to answer for her fiendish act. 1t is
said that jealousy was the cause that in
cited her to the terrible deed.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22
ORIGIN OF NAMES or STATES


Alabama comes from Creel
word ,siGnifying .rhe Land of Rest
Arkansas is derived from the In
dian word, KANSAS 's:iOky waters,
with the French prefix of ark
bow.
Connecticut was Mohegan, spelled
originally QuOn-eh ta-cut, signify
ing ~ Long River
Delaware derives its name from
Thomas West, Lord de la Ware,
GOvegnor of Virginia.
Florida gets it's name from 'Kas
quas de Flores or Feast of Flow
ers.'
Georgia was named in honor of
George ii.
Illinois name is derived from the
Indian word Illini,' men, and the
French affix 'Ois' making Tribe of
Men,
Indiana's name came from that of
the Indians.
Iowa signifies in the Indian Ian
guage The Drowsy Ones.'
Kansas is an Indian word for
smoky water.
Kentucky is an Indian name,
'Kain TUX ae,' signifying 'At the
Head of the River
Louisiana was so named in honor
of Louis NV.
Maine takes its name from the
Province of Main, in France, and
was so called in compliment to the
Queen of Charles /, Henrietta, its
owner.
Massachusetts,, from the Indian
language, signifying The Country
about the Great Hills
Maryland receives its name from
the Queen of Charles 1, Henrietta
Maria.
Michigan's name was derived |
from the lake, the Indian name for
fish weir, or trap, which the shape |
Of the lake suggested.
Minnesota signifies. in the Indian
"A Cloudy Water
Mississippi derives it's name from
that of the great river, which is, in !
,he Natchez tongue, The Father of
Waters
Missouri is also an Indian name
or muddy having reference to the
of the Missouri river.
New Hampshire-first called La
Hampshire, England.
New Jersey was named by one OF
ts original proprietors, Sir George
after the Island of jersey,
n the British Channel, OF which he
vas Governor.
New York was go named as a
to the Duke of York,
whose brother, Charles II, granted
lin that territory.
North and South Carolina we're
FAMED in honor of Charles I.
Ohio is the Shawnee name for
The Beautiful River
Pennsylvania, as is generally
takes it's name from William !
Penn, land the word 'sylvania, mean
ng woods.
Rhode Island gets its name from
he fancied resemblance to the is
and Of Rhodes, in the ancient Lee
rant.
Tennessee is an Indian name,
meaning The River with Big
3end.' i
Vermont from the Green Noun
aims.
Virginia got its name from Queen
Eliza beta. unmarried, or Virgin
Queen.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

Vital week.-mrs. OF depression q weak
exhausted feeling, no ercrgy or courage /;
the result Of mental overwork, indiscretions
or excesses, or some drain upon the system,
IL always cured by Humphreys HomeO
patbic Specific No. %. 1t tones mp and in
Sigorates the system, dispels the gloom and
dc~pondcncy, imparts strength and energy
stops the drain and rejuvcnates the entire
man. Been used twenty years with perfect
succes by thousands Sold by all dealers
Price, u FER single vial, or IS per package
of Eve vissls ..d u vial of powder. Sent
by mail ON receipt Of price. Address Hum
phreys Homeopathic Medicine Company.
5i2 broadway, New York.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

At the Remington Camp Grounds, neal
Crystal Springs, Miss, will begin Wednes-
day, August End, and continue till Thurs
day, August 10th. 1t will be on the self
sustaining plan. Mr.. T. Cathirg, of Halle
hurst, will have charge of the boarding
tent. A number of new tents are being
built, and old ones enlarged. Let every
one, who can, attend. We hope all will
come with view of being benefited
spiritually.
H.H. MONTGOMERY.
July l1th, 1876.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

The change in postage on third
class matter takes place from and
after the approval of the act. 1t is
expected the President will sign it
at once. Hereafter transient news
papers will go at the rate OF one
cent for two ounces.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22
Jail Break,

On the 14th inst, LOWS Greer, notori-
GUS thief. and Mack Goodwin, a younger
scoundrel, concluded the County Boarding
House was too hot for them, and being ex-
perts, watched for IN opportunity and
made their exit. Our good sheriff, how
ever, says that he cannot afford to lose their
society, and has sent his horsemcn after
them. They arc expected at any moment.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

THE winds will moan tho requiem
of the dead, through the rank grass
on the plains, and the far-off lonely
river, toward the setting sun, will
flow on peacefully, for on the plains
and near enc river sleeps. tho brave
Radicahsrr..
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22
Madison County Grange No. So.

A special meeting of Madison County
Grange No. SO, p. H., is called to be held at
Odd Fellows Hall, in Canton, on the third
Monday, 18th day of August, 1876, at II
o'clock, A. NJ, for the consideration of mat
tiers of great interest to every Patron.
The Committee on Cooperation is es
pecially enjoined, and ALL PATRONS earnest
ly requested to attend.
By resolution of the Grange,
j. b. YELLOWLY,
VIM. PRIESTLEY, Master.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22
CeutemulalS Returned.

Mr.. Robert Kemp and lady reached home
on Saturday night last. They sem ia
have had enough of heat and dust and
travel to be satisfied with old Canton for a
good long while. We imagine their ex-
perience was of II similar sort with that Of
Harry Moss on the GLORIOUS fourth"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

TIE Knoxville Tribune says that
cit seems probable that the tide of
German sentiment in Ohio, Wiscon-
sin, Illinois and Indiana, that the
chances of carrying those States for
the Democracy become decidedly
encouraging"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

We are glad to place ON our exchange
list the Quitman I.teiiigssor, published by
A. @. Horn g. Son. 1t Is neatly printed,
and holds the same faith and works that
the Meridian M-rcxry has exercised for the
last decade.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

visitor from Carthage reports tho corn
and cotton crops of the greatest promise.
Thinks they have never had a finer pros
poet for either corn or cotton. We wish We
could record the same for old Madison, but
@ want of rain and the lack of labor
leaves ms in the vocative.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

The jackson Clasios has the following =
Tho Attorney General has decided q ques-
tion submitted to him to tic effect that
the President of tho Registration Board
docs not go alone to each precinct to regis
ter voters. and that this is n duty that must
he discharged by the Board, or a majority
Of its members.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

THE new entrance to the vault in
the State Treasurer's office has been
placed in posi- zion. 1t consists of
two strong doors with substantial
top, bottom and sides of iron and is
fire-proof and burglar proof. The
distance between the doors is over
three feet.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22
TiIden and Hendricks Club.

Pursuant and in obedience to a call made
by numerous citizens of Canton for the for
nation of Democratic Club in our city,
quite number assembled at tho May or's
Office on Saturday.
On motion of Mayor Powell, George Har-
vey, ESQ.,, was called to the Chair, who
stated the object of tho meeting to be that
of organizing Tilden and Hendricks Dem
ocratic Club.
FEGULAR ORGANIZATION
George Harvey, President; w. u. Boddie
LIST Vice-President i. Ii. Campbell, 2nd
Vice President; A. p. Lusk, Secretary; I.
ii. Weathersby, Sergeant-at-Arms.
The following members were enrolled:
w + Da1cy. w M Yandell. Jas Dinkens
r II Weathersby, w d Boddie, Lee Jones
L z Swain, A N Stanford, Robt Powell,
p Hi, Robt Edo Camp, c BrizziIaire, II i
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

If the secretaries Of tho different Oranges
l., the vicinity of Canton will furnish us
notices of the time and place of the meet
ings of their respective oranges, such
notices will be published in tho CITIZEN
free OF charge
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

LAST week there were S5S deaths
in the city of New York, an increase
of 222 over the mortality of the
previous week. This large increase
will attract the readers attention.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOn-T2esident NOTICE.
No. $685.
WARY r.. 1A" At Rules, Monday, June
Jesse Il. Ewing. 5sh, A. D. 1879
In the Chancery Court of Madison County,
State of Mississippi.
Upon the opening of the sworn bill of
~ complaint in the abOve-sty'ed causes
it appearing to the satisfaction of tho Court
that Jesse II. Ewing, the defendant, is a
nonresident of the State of Mississippi,
and whose residence or pOst-office is I'M
known; it is ordered and directed by the
Court here, that said Jesse III. Ewing do
appear in this Court on the
FOURTH MONDAY IN JULY
next ensuing, and plead, answer or demur
to said Bill. Done Mt Rules, this 5th day
of June, A. d. 1s76.
F.. S. JEFFREY, Clerk,
F. B. PRATT, ESQ, Sopr for Comprt.
94-5t
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

The news comes from New Hamp
sgire that the hotels at the noun
tains are. as usual, employing for
walters, girls belonging to some of
the best families of New Hampshire
and Vermont, and they make them
selves useful not only in the dining
room, but in the parlOrs, entertain
ing guests.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

THE death of the hon. Edward
Parsons, member of Congress from
Kentucky, was announced in Con-
gress on the Sth.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22
NONRESIDENT NOTICES

ii ner and Valentine Werner. At Rules on the 5th
Monday of May, 1867, it being the 20 day Of said
month. In the Chancery Court of Madison county.
State of Mississippi
No. 1885.
Upon the opening of the bill of plant il,
the above styled cause, it appear ng the Satisfaction
of the Court that Mary r. Werner, and her hui band
Valentine Werner. non residents of the State Of
Mississippi and that they reside and have III If post
office at Dallas in the county of Dallas, State of
T. xas, II is ordered and directed by the court here
tina, sad May E Werner and Valentine Werner do
severaliy be and app, ar in this court on the
FOURTH MONDAY OF JULY NEXT
ensuing and then and there to plead dcmur
said bill Done at Rules, this 9th day of May, A.
ID. 1876. L. S.JEFFREY,
II. q. Smith, Esq, Clerk
Sulr. for Complainants. 2S-5t
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

The Madi. OF Rifles, Capt Geo. Handy,
cpmmanding. had their stated drill on We'd
n day mig: t last judging from the evolu-
tious executed, but little more practice will
safiice to mako the Company very pro-
ficient and Efficient Quite a nunlhss Of
new names were proposed for membership.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

SINCE the days OF Andrew Jack
son, the New Haven Register de-
clares, no nomination has met with
such enthusiasm in Connecticut as
that of Tilden. The Regis er says
he will get a majority of at least
5000 in that State.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22
Mason's Glass Fruit Jars, for
sale at w. J. Mosby & Co.'s, at
reduced prices.

Just received by w. J. MOSBY & CO., a
rye and complete assortment of Landreths
Turnip Seed. Growth of 1876 Some new
varieties not sold before in the market.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

Look out for counterfeit si.vers
See that a II you take in has the true
ring.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

Btrc B0W0r0s
Tho Fire Department will pay to any one
TWENTY DOLLARS,
for tho capture and conviction OF any per
son found tamperiDg with the Fire Bell.
S. c. COCHRAN,
Jufy 7. fs7o.. See'y and Tread.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

The cost Of transportation ON . barrel Of
feur from st. Louis to this point is about
one dollar and fifty cents.
Persons wishing to purchase any Of the
above brands of -four will please address
A. NJ. HARDON g. CO.,
202 North Second st.,
st. Louis, Mo.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

We had the pleasure Of meeting Mr.. A.
NJ. Harslon Of st. Louis-formerly Of Jack
son, and more recently of Yazoo City. He
was here in the interest of his large -four
mill, and Offers raie Inducements to pur-
chasrrs. We give his rates for the follow
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

ICE. lCE.-For sale in large
or small quantities.. at
PRIESTLEY'S
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22
FOURTH MONDAY OF JULY NEXT

ersufi.g, and then and there show cause il any he
ran, why the legal disabilities of said Charles B.
Coz per minor, should not be reIrov-d' Done at
Kules May Goth u 1870 JEFFREY.
ar e. SrIifh and + q t.stell. Clerk
. -AN-Ff=c rdffr5soS s,5t
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

Our able contemporary, the Columbus
Democrat, was warm advocate OF Bayard,
bot goes it strong for Titden.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

CHARLES B. COOPER, by his next friend and
u relative, Mrs. Tirzah Cooper Exparte AT Rules.
May 29th, LIS, in the Chincery CouIt of Madison
county, State of Mississippi
No 1886.
Irpon the opening OF the pet on of Mrs Tirzah
Cooper friend and relative Of Charles b. Cooper,
minor, asking for the removal of his disabilities,
duly f., tHppearng the ga isfaco of the
court that Robert Y Cooper, adult other of said
Charles F. Cooper, 10 "A resident of tn. State of
Mississippi, aid whose Tesi ence ist-offce 10
KNOWN it is ordered and dire ted by the court heie,
that said Robert Y Cooper do appear in this court
10
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22
LOCAL ITEMS

Should any of our town and county sub
scribers fail to receive the CITIZEN regular
", they will please advise MS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-22

rn-npd after this date, the charge for pnbtshine
=. -, ADVERTISEMENTS IN the American Citizen ana
tha Canton Mall will be dollar per square rot the
nrss insert on and seventy i've CENTS per sqn. ior
cor .titut~ square The Undersigned will in no case
make proof publication until the printers res are
paid. u 49,
Feb &c, 1s7s A. s. hosWoRrh.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11
The Manch Chunk Trials.

This trial has, in many respects, been a
most remarkable one. Not only has out
ragged law been vindicated but vndicated in
case that may rank at present among the
causes celebre of murder trials. In the great
majority of cases in the UnitedStates murder
is committed for the purposes of gain or as
an adjunct to other crimes such as robbery,
rape, etc., to avoid detection ; or by persons
in an intoxicated condition; or through
motives of personal revenge But this case
is altogether different. These men were to-
tai strangers to the murdered man. they had
so far as known, no personal anmosity
against him but they were the tools of a
lawless organization known in Ireland as the
"Black Militia" and in this country as the
"Molly Maguires" or "Buckshots." For
years this association has been the terror of
Schuylkill and adjoining counties. Any
person falling under the ban of this gang
was speedily doomed. The secret workings
at their conclaves of course is not known
but it is supposed that the persons selected
for the job were drawn by secret ballot. from
a list made up of strangers to the locality
and guide detailed to assist them, That
this was the case in the present instance is
morally certain, as the evidence given goes
to show. Heretofore the actors in these
outrages have escaped, their plans having
been well matured and skillfully carried out
There seemed no possible chance of detec.
ton. The Catholic Church had thundered
its anathemas against them with but little
effect. A formal sentence of excOmmnnca
ton has been pronounced. but the associa
ton still tiourishes. But in this case, proba
bly, relying upon the potent name with the
terrors attached of the "Mollies," Il murder
| was committed in such bungling manner
that no great skill was required to trace thu
| perpetrators, and they were speedily arrest
ed. Money has been lavishly furnished t.
secure an acquittal, but the facts in the cas-
wers too plain to admit of any doubt.
Thus the first blow against this gang 0
outlaws has been struck, and if followed b,
swift punishment, will have more effect il
preventing a repetition of this order O
crimes, than all the gubernatorial procla
nations and church anathemas that hay
been or will be Illuminated.
There does not appear to be any genera
feelings of vindctiveness against the pris
oners. They are considered by the majorlt
of people as the guilty ones, and as sue
they should be held as examples.-Demc
crdt
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11
RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS.

The following bill has been passed by the
Senate: That the existing Indebtedness OF
any county, city, borough, township, school
district brother municipality or incorporated
district within this commonwealth, evinced
by outstanding bonds, certificates or notes
issued prior to the Goth day Of April, A. d..
1875, may be provided for as the same
shall mature by reissue to the holders of
such outstanding bonds, certificates or notes,
il they shall agree to receive the same, or by
the issue and sale at not less than par of like
bonds and certificates of Indebtedness as
those outstanding on the said 20th day of
April, A. d. 1875, 5,except as hereinafter pro-
vided that such bonds, certificates or notes
shall bear interest at rate not exceeding 6
per centum per annum, and may be re-issued
or issued redeemable at the pleasure of the
obigators at any time within thirty years
from the date thereof, and it shall be the
duty of the proper corporate authorities OF
such municipality or incorporated district to
assess and levy a special annual tax, not ex-
ceeding five mills on the dollar on the
assessed valuation, the collection whereof
shall commence Immediately after the pas
sage of this act,t pay existing Indebtedness
or the first year after such bonds, certificate.
or notes are re-ssued or issued and sold, and
which shall be sufficient for and applied ex.
clusively to the payment of the interest and
principal of such indebtedness, bonds and
certificates, within a period not exceeding
thirty years from the date of such indebted
ness bond and certificates so re-issued and
sold provided further, that the provision:
of this act shall not be so construed as to
authorize reissue of any bonds or certif.
Gates which were issued for alleged advance
ments of money in the building of state
road or roads the legality and validity Of
which is now questioned by legal proceed
ings in any of the courts of the common
wealth, and provided further that this act
shall not apply to municipalities the amount
of whose legal Indebtedness is limited in
their respective charters of interpretations
and supplements there to as, well as those
not limited.
This bill, whilst genera! in its terms is
really local in its application, and intended
for our mining districts. In effect it post
pones the payment of creditors at the will Of
the "obligators" for thirty years-an aver
age life time, and would bankrupt not only
many municipalities, but the holder of their
obligations. We trust the House will care
fully examine the bill before is is permitted
to pass.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

Some of the Ohio papers are hosting
"Hayes and Hartranft" colors. If they will
write it "Hartranit and Hayes" we will con-
slider the coalition.-Press
"What fall is there, my countryman !"
As somersaultist the Press has no equal.
In 1872 when this same Hartranft was a
candidate for Governor, no paper was more
bitter than this same Press. His connection
with the Ring was proven. His connection
with the Evans swindle was reiterated day
after day. His completely with the motor
ious' Kemble, and "Dear Yerkes" was shown
by his own letters. His speculations with
Sta te funds, and criminal neglect as Audi
tor General to collect from certain corpora
tions taxes due the State to the amount of
THREE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS were fully ex-
posed. The Press then proved beyond the
shadow of a doubt Hartranft's connection
with the infamous Philadelphia Ring. But
nOw il wants Hartranft for President. -Four
years have so debauched it, that it would
have the man elected President whom il
form erly proved was guilty of the worst
crimes in our political calendar. Verify,
Consistency is a jewel"