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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15
FORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS,

There was no legislative business trans
acted in either house on the Sd. In accord
ance with a concurrent resolution, both
houses adjourned at 1880 a. m, and the
special session was declared at an end The
regular session begun at noon, and the read
ing of the Presidents Message occupied the
remainder of the day.
The Senate was not in session on the 4th.
1.-THE House passed a bill eliminating
from the law the statutes which prescribe the
taking of the iron clad oath,' as also a bill
repeating Sec. $50 of the Revised States, which
PROVIDES tor the disqualification of any juror
who has without duress or coercion taken up
arms in defense of any insurrection or rebel
lion against the United States, or who has
given aid or comfort thereto.
The Senate was not in session on the 9TH
......In the House the bill to repeal existing
statutes for the renewal of patents and de-
claring it unlawful hereafter for Commission
ers OF Patents to renew or extend any patent
for any design whatever, passed, after which
the House adjourned.
In the Senate, on the 9th, the House Silver
bill was made the special order for the fol-
lowing Tuesday. Senator Matthews sub
mitted concurrent resolution, reciting vari-
Gus acts of Congress authorizing the issue of
bonds, etc., and declaring that all bonds of the
United States under said acts are payable,
Government of the United States, in silver
dollars of 412K grains standard silver, and
faith or rights of public creditors. Laid on
the table and ordered printed.
III Ine rouse Une FoSt-route Dill was passed,
and majority and minority reports were made
from the Committee on Elections in the Colo
RADIO case and ordered printed The majority
report, which was cOncurred in by all the
Democrats, declares Patterson, Democrat,
entitled to the seat. The Republican minor
ity, with the exception of Gen. Cox report in
favor of Belford, Republican. Gen. Cox takes
the ground that there was no valid election.
In the Senate, on the 7th, the House bill
for the relief of sufferers by the wreck of the
United States steamer Huron was passed with
some amendments. a number of bills were
and referred. The House resoIu-
ton to adjourn for a holiday recess from De-
cember 10 to January 10 was agreed to.......In
the House, number of bills were introduced
and referred. Mr. Wood, Chairman of the
Ways and Means Committee, reported a CON
current resolution for the adjournment of
Congress for the Christmas holidays from the
18th of Decemberunti January TO-. Agreed to.
Both houses adjourned till Monday.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15
How it Feels to be Shot

Capt. Henry Romeyn, of the 9TH in
fantry, is now in Detroit recovering
from the wounds which he received in the
last battle with Joseph's warriors. He
tells the story thus: ssYou see, 1 had
been struck five times. One ball shat
tered M feld-glass; another raised
disagreeable lump on my left shoulder,
and the others only damaged my cloth
ing. L ought to say that very early in
the fight my horse was killed, and when
L saw Gen. Miles riding close up, ap-
parently unconscious that he was get
ting into hot corner, warned him to
keep back. 1 had been lying COM
paratively hidden in the long grass. 1
stood up to take an observation, when
quicker than a fash some warrior
singled me out and let drive. 1 felt as
if redhot iron bar had been thrust
through me. stood rooted in my
tracks for moment, gasped and felt
the air coming in at my back. The next
instant my mouth filled with blood, and
then knew that had been shot in the
lung. Iwalked about rs yards and then
fell.n
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15

Washington Township. Arriving there,
he inquired whether John Cressout lived
hereabouts. He was directed to large
comfortable house, surrounded by spa
cious barns, and having the appearance
all around of thrift and wealth.
Let us paint the picture. It's Thanks
giving Day. Every thing is busy in
John Cressout's kitchen. The large ta-
BILE in the spacious dining-room is being
loaded with savory food. The ovens are
steaming with crisp, brown turkeys,
dressed in the most fragrant trimmings
that the skillful hand of housewife
could prepare. The parlor is filled with
a happy party of friends and neighbors
OF Mr.. Cressout, who had gathered by
invitation to partake of his Thanksgiv-
ing hospitality. There is aknock at the
front door. Mr.. Cressout attends to it.
A stalwart, handsome young man, with
a bright look and a perfect form, stands
before him. He informs the stranger
that this is the home of Mr.. John Cres-
sout. He is invited to a private room,
and, at his request, Mrs. Cressout is
summoned, as the stranger informed
Mr.. c. that he has a few private ques-
tions to ask them. Mrs. Cressout APP
pears and seats herself by the side of her
husband. The stranger asks them if
they had son by the name of Robert,
who was lost in Chicago some seventeen
years ago. They reply with anxious
breath that they had. The stranger
rises and makes himself known Let us
withdraw. The scene is too sacred for
the public gaze. 1t is the reunion of
loving hearts, the return of wandering
son. 1t was day for thanksgiving in
deed. 1t was red-letter day in the
home of John Cressout. No happier
home than this could be found in all the |
domain of nature. With the Patriarch !
Of old could they exclaim, '' Rejoice, for
my son that was dead is now alive; he |
that was lost is found.''
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

Five negroes were drowned by the
upsetting of a skiff on the river Just below
New Orleans, on the Sd.
Frank Rand, the ellison and st. Elmo
murderer, according to his own statement,
was born in Clayville, Washington County,
Pa, and his family now reside in Fairfield,
Iowa. His real name is Charles C. Scott,
and he is 81 years old.
A dispatch from Coquimbo, Chill,
says the Pacific Steam Navigation Compa-
ny's steamer Atacama has been lost. The
crew numbered 40 and the passengers prob
ably about 80. Only is persons were saved
The German National Bank of Chica-
go, of which Henry Greenbaum is the prin-
cipal owner, announced it's suspension on
the 9th. Its deposits amount to $1S3, 900,
and depositors are assured that their claims
will be paid in full.
At Chicago, on the 9th, constable
wounded by woman named Mrs. Alvna
Mckee, while levying an execution upon
some of her household property.
William S. Bergan was hanged at
Mount Vernon, o., on the 7th, for the MUIR
der of T. j. Mcbride in June last. Owing
to the slipping of the moose, the condemned
first attempt to hang him. The rope was
then readjusted and the second time he was
successfully swung off.
At Deadwood, on the 9th, Samuel
Curley shot and killed his wife, and then
shot and killed himself with the same pistol.
Jealousy was the cause.
John c. Collins, alias Harvey Thorpe,
was hanged at the Auburn IN. W Prison,
on the 7th, for the murder of fellow-con-
vict named Howard.
Mr.. H. w. Smithers, of New York,
has been appointed Receiver of the Cairo
and St. Louis (narrow-gau Railroad,
upon the petition of the English stockhold-
ers. Mr.. Smithers will at once assume per-
sonal control of the road.
On the night of the 9th the residence
of Mr.. William S. Finney, wealthy farmer,
near Mansfield, o., was entered by robber,
who, being discovered by Mr.. Finney, made
an assault upon him, clubbing him to death
and also beating Mrs. Finney so badly that
she can not recover. The noise of the strug-
gle awakened Mr.. Finney's son, the Rev.
j. P. Finney, who with his
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15
WIT AND WISDOM.

A SUFFERING professor says, "The
dog star is no star at all it &c 2 = pun
planet"
LAZY men are long-lyed. Think of
this, and be resigned to the abuse you
receive.
"GOBANG' is the name of new En-
glish parlor game for children. In this
country it is played upon the piano, and
has been in vogue since we can remem-
Der.
"WHAT is this feeling of vague un-
easiness-this haunting something that
restlessly peryades my breast?'' trag-
ically inquiries the New York Ledger
heroine. We know what it is; it's dys-
pepsia.
LITTLE Sammy went to a church fair
and spent his money on chance in a
rattle. His report on coming home
was thus: "You see something, and
you give half-a-dollar to get it. Another
follow always gets it, and they don't
offer to give you your money back"
els Governor Rice inP'' inquired a
seedy-looking man of the clerk of the
Brunswick, Boston, few nights ago.
'' Yes" said the clerk, tyes, he is.''
&c Well," said the man, walking out,
{" I'm glad of it; it's wet night, and
he might catch cold if he was out.''
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15
Count CagliOstrO.

The most brilliant and successful i'm
postor known in Europe was the Italian,
whose assumed name was Count Cagli-
ostro. He died in prison in 1887, being
then in his fifty-second year, after ca
reer of varied imposture, such as seems
vastly more like romance than most of
the creations of the novelist. His forte
was to surround himself with mystery,
and having the aid of a confederate, he
assumed such characters as were best
adapted to the occasion. He was at one
time a nobleman, and at another a
naturalist. His next appearance might
be in the guise of an extraordinary phv-
sician or a necromancer. The entire
role of social life was exhausted by this
wonderful deceiver, who included
Greece, Egypt, Turkey and Arabia in
his range of travel. At Medina he was
q " distinguished mufti," and became a
great favorite with the highest powers.
He visited the Grand Master of the
Knights of Malta, and the latter was so
impressed with the dignity and accom-
plishments of the Count that he gave
him letters of recommendation to the
nobility of Europe. In Italy his success
in this career of swindling was extraor-
dinary. As alchemist, sorcerer and
spiritualist, he claimed power not only
over the "occult sciences,' but also
called up the spirits of the departed and
held communion with the dead. He in
vented an elixir that insured perpetual
life, and which, to the women, added
unfading beauty. AS matter of course
its sale was immense, and the inventor
never remained long enough in place
to test its merits. He called himself 200
years old, and ascribed his youthful ap-
pearance to the use of this wonderful
preparation, which had set death him
self at defiance.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15

OLD Mr.. and Mrs. LeBarron, of Shu-
shan, N. Y, were not at all willing that
Mr.. William w. Priest, of Camden, in
the same State, should marry their
daughter Jennie, and the young couple
had to elope. And having eloped, the
matter might have ended right there,
but nothing would do William short of
a printed sample of his smartness, and
that was what brought about the dick
ems to pay, and no pitch hot, though
rather too much of the article cold. He
had inserted in one of the newspapers
notice of his marriage, to which he
added: No cards, no cake, and no
body's business" The neighbors re-
garded this as an insult to the old folks,
so they took the young man out and
tarred-aHd-feathered him. But William
had little wife to scrape off the tar and
feathers, and he may be happy yet.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15

IT was not a success when they took
little five-year-old to church for the
first time and told her that every body
had to be "as still as mouse" All
was well until the minister began to
open the services; but then the little
maiden, shocked at his want of propri-
ETY. in thus breaking silence, energeti-
cally shook her finger at him, saying:
g See here, man, what you make I'll that
noise for?''
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15
Senator or Representative from each
State to the number of twenty-five.

IT is said that the House Committee
on Elections, as a result of their delib-
erations on the Colorado case, at first
agreed, z to 4, to report in favor of a
new election. Party pressure on both
sides was brought to bear, however,
with the effect of bringing all the Dem
ocrats to agree in favor of Patterson,
and all the Republicans, with one ex-
ception, in favor of Belford. Gen. Cox,
of Ohio, stood out in favor of new
election, and so reported.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15

A COUNTRYNIAN at the baby-show
asked: "Ladies and gentlemen, why is
a-when is a fowerist like wise
child?" 81 think, perhaps" said a
timid maiden lady, sits when he goes
to bed early" 'No!" exclaimed the
qnestioner, triumphantly. "When he
re-posies early and roses late!" suggest
ed bright young man. "Nah! nothin'
like it," said the conumdrum
huckster. Then they all gave it up,
and the man shouted: "Now listen,
and I'll tell you. A flowerist is like a
wise child when he noses his own pop
py." And the answer was received by
chorus of indignant screams.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15
CURRENT TOPICS.

THE Senate, at its last executive ses-
sion prior to the close of the special ses-
sion, confirmed large number of ap-
pointments, among them Owen P. Fitz-
simmons, United States Marshal for
Georgia. There was a close contest re-
garding his confirmation, which was
finally brought about by the Democrats
voting sohdly in his favor, sup
plenented by the votes of Conover,
Patterson, and Stanley Matthews.
The confirmation of the New York
Custoh-house appointments was not
reached for action, and fell with the ex-
piration of the session. Among other
nominations which expired for want of
action were those of Effingham Law
renee, Collector of Customs, New Or
leans; John E. Baxter, United States
Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit;
+. A. Hoyt; Commissioner Of Indian
Affairs; Henry S. Sanford, Minister
to, Belgium, and H. W. HiIliard, Minis
ter to Brazil. The nomination of Cen
eral Harlan, to be Associate Justice of
the Supreme Court, was confirmed. 1t
is stated thatthe President has indicated
his determination to renominate all per-
sons whose nominations fell at the ex-
piration of the special session, except
such as were shown by inquiry in the
Senate MOTTO have as clear records as
public officers should have.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15

Tie country between Bismarck and
Deadwood is reported to be overrun
with predatory Indians, and many dep
relations and murders are reported
-Four companies of the Seventh Cavalry
from Fort Lincoln, besides an addition
al force of infantry from other
stations, have been ordered to Dead
wood. The War Department is
informed that these hostiles are largely
composed of Spotted Tails and Red
Clouds followers, some of whom were
recently on to Washington. 1t is not
considered unlikely that we may have
upon our hands this winter a general
war with the Sioux.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15

THE bill introduced in the House by
Mr.. Stephens, of Georgia, amendatory
of the Texas Pacific Railroad acts, au-
thorizes the construction of main
line from Fort Worth to the ships
channel, Bay of San Diego. The
amount of bonds allowed by the bill is
S25,000 per mile, and for difficult and
mountain sections S35, 900 per mile, all
secured by first mortgage on the road
and on all the 100000 acres of land
granted by the United States and ac-
quired from the State of Texas. The
aggregate of bonds issued is not to ex-
eeed S38, $780, 900, the bonds to be paya-
bic, principal and interest, in gold, and
rum for so years.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15

[ MEYER had a man cum to me for
advice but before he got thru he had
more advice to offer than to ask for
Josh Billings.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15

A CAMEL race is to be run in Sutro,
New, which will be followed by five
mile race against horses.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15

THE opinion of Judge Humphreys in
the habeas corpus case of Senator Pat
terson of South Carolina was delivered
on the 9Th. He denies the power of
South Carolina to vacate Senator Pat
terson's commission, which must con-
tinue until constitutionally revoked in
pursuance of organic authority.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15

THE German Savings Bank of Chica-
go, Henry Greenbaum, President, closed
its doors on the 7th This institution
was closely connected with the German
National Bank, which suspended on the
9TH, Greenbaum being the manager of
both Institutions. The amount of de-
posits held by the German Savings, as
shown by an official statement made on
the 9Th, is 1852, ,512, and the number of
] sdepositors is about 1920. AS the larger
portion of these are the poorer
classes. mainly sGermsn laborers, me-
chanics and shopkeepers, the failure
will undoubtedly be productive of much
suffering, as even if the bank ultimately
pays nearly. or quite in full, depositors
will necessarily be kept out of their
money for some months.
Mr.. HENDRICKS has been interview
ed in reference to the reports recently
published, that Mr.. Tilden took the
oath of office last year, and would soon
begin a contest for the Presidency Mr..
Hendricks says of this: 81 know moth
ing whatever about these statements.
VI L Cdn uOb KNOW MT.
actions, what he has been doing, or
what he intends to do. So far as am
concerned, Mr.. Wheeler has been sworn
into the office of President, and
he may stay there for four years. When
he was sworn in that ended it.''
Mr.. CRITTENDEN, of Missouri, has
introduced in the House bill for the
appointment of four Commissions on
the improvement of rivers-one on the
Upper Mississippi, one on the Lower
. Mississippi, one on the Missouri, and
one on the Ohio. There are five mem
bers, including two army engineers, of
each commission. The bill makes ade-
quate appropriation for the expenses of
each Commission. Mr.. Franklin, of
Missouri, has also introduced a bill for
the improvement of the Missouri River
at the mouth of the Kaw, or Kansas,
River.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15

THE bill introduced in the House by
Representative Harrison of Illinois. to
provide for an income tax, proposes to
levy upon incomes of all United States
citizens which may be over 81, 900 and
under $4,000 annually tax of 1 per
cent; over $4,000 and under $4,000,
II per cent, and graduating the scale
up to and including s23, 900; over $685.
600 and under $4,000 a tax of 3 per
cent; over $50, 900 and under $50, 1000,
4 per cent; and 5 per cent on all in
comes in excess of $50, 900.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15

THE lOng-armed woman is the present
envy of society. She can wear longer
kid glove with more buttons.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15

GEN. ORD, commanding in Texas, has
recently visited Washington in order to
verbally explain to the Government au-
thorities the complicated situation of
affairs along the border. AS result of
his visit, number of additional troops,
cavalry, artillery and infantry, have been
ordered to reinforce his command.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15

A NATIONAL Greenback league has
been formed at Washington, with an
Executive Committee composed of one
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-12-15

A SUFFERING professor says, "The
dog star is no star at all it is 2 r = pun
planetn
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-11-23
CONGRESSIONAL.
Senate.

WASHINGTON, Nov 2l.--Severai pri.
Vate bills were discussed and at II 20
pm, Conkling submitted & motion to
adjourn, but at the suggestion Of Ham.
lin, withdrew il, and on motion OF the
latter the Senate went into Executive
session.
Mr.. Conkling, for the Republican
Senators, demanded en- immediate
vote on Mr.. Iloar's motion 10
table the resolution Of Mr.. Thur.
man discharging the Committee on
Privileges and Elections, from the
further consideration Of the credentials
Of VI. Z. Butler, as Senator from South
Carolina. The Democratic Senator'S op.
posed this motion, and 10 carry the
matter over until tomorrow, Mr.. Thur.
man submitted q motion for en- Exe3u-
tive session, which was agreed 10. yea,
30, nays 90, Messrs. Conover Of Fio.l.
do, and Davis, Of Ilinois, voting with
the Democrats in favor Of the Executive
session.
In discussing Thurman motion 20
discharge the Committee on Privilege,
and Elections from further npn,ilcrq-
ton OF the South Carolina sen ,,oria!
contest, Mr.. Hill, OF Georgia, % mem.
Der Of the Committee, said Is uem.
bcr Of the Committee he woll vote
for tho resolution submitted by Ge
Senator ron Ohio, Du, he dCcmtd II,
10 be his duty, in justice 10 himself ;hc
Committee and the Senate, 0 state
briefly the reasons influencing him Tor
this vote, ana ho would end lv0g 70
DO % with ut arraigning any one. lie
did not think the resolution Of he sen
a;Cr from Ohio could nc considered a.
disCourtcOus 70 'ho COMMITTEES on
Privileges and Elections. 4 corpliog
To his V.cWs Of The igr;s in The case. lie
thought the resolution prope? ogc.
lie then reviewed, al .omg length, tho
eases Of Mr.. Eusti., claiming a seat
as Senator from Louisiana, hose OF
Butler and Colbin, claiming seats a,
Senator'S from South Carolina, and
those Of Mcssrs. Kellogg and SpofTOrd,
claiming seals from Louisiana, and said
during the discussion OF the Pinchback
case in the Senate, the Senator from
Indiana, now deceased, (Mr Norton
distinctly stated that II PinchbaCk was
not entitled to the seat, Euslis was.
Subsequently the Senate decided
Plnchback was not entitled 10 the seat.
lie had hoped at the beginning of this
session that no one would want to
reopen the Louisiana case, but that Mr..
Spoford would be seated. In this he
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-11-23
q Western judicial District in
IhIa stare,

The following is the text OF the bill
introduced by Gen. Chalmers, 10 estAb-
lish a Western Judicial District OF Mis-.
sissippi:
"Be it enacted by the Senate and
House OF Representatives Of the United
States Of America, in Congress assem-.
bled, That that portion of the State OF
Mississippi comprising the counties OF
Tunics, Quitman, Coahoma, Bolivar,
Washington, Sunflower, YSzoo, Shar.
key, IsSaquena, Warren, Claiborne,
Jefferson, Adams, and Wilkinson, and
oil territory embraced therein, which
may hereafter be erected into new
counties, shall hereafter constitute a
new judicial district, to BE- called the
Western District of Mississippi; and
tho District AMI Circuit Courts Of the
United States for said Western Dis
tricl OF Mississippi shall be held at the
city OF Vicksburg, in Warren county.
Sec. :. That two terms Of the District
and Circuit Courts Of the United States
for said Western District of Mlssissip.
pi, shall be held at Vicksburg, Missis.
sippi, beginning Oh the first Mondays
OF April and October IN each year.
"Sec. 3, That the Northern and
Southern Districts Of the State Of Mis-.
sissippi shgll hereafter consis. of the
counties of said Stale now embraced
therein, aud no, named in this Act, and
that the Distric. and Circuit Courts OF
the United States for the Southern
District Of Mississippi, shall DO held at
Jackson, Mississippi, beginning on The
first Mondays Of February and August
In each year.
"Sec. 4. That upon application OF auy
party 10 any suit or proceedings, civil
or criminal, now pending in the North.
ern or Southern District or Circuit
Court Of the United States, in Missis.
sippi, which should have been com.
menced in the Western Distric, OF
Mississippi IL this AC; had been in
force at its commencement, such
suit or proceedings shall be re.
moved TO the Western District of
Mississippi; and therupon the Clerk
shall transmit the original parers and
copies Of all orders made therein to the