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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

/ The CONFEDERATE SOLDIER S
RETURN, OR TIE LOST CAUSE "A
/ magnificent picture, beautiful in de
sign and artistic in execution. 1t
represents a Confederate soldier af-
ter the war returning to his home,
which he finds ruined by shot and
shell, looking lonely and deSolate.
In front of the ruined cottage, tell .
ing sad tale of tue misIrieS of war,
are two graves with rude crosses,
on one of which some friendly hand
has hung garland. The graves
are overhung by weeping willow,
in the shadow ofwhich stands the
returned soldier with bowed bead,
as If thinking of the past To the
right the calm river and the rising
moon Indicate peace and rest. The
stars seen through the trees repre-
sent the Southern Cross, draped
over the graves, al emblem of the
Confederate flag as we'll as har-
binger of brighter days to come.
The flood of glorious moonlight
streaming through the trees and re-
hecting on the peaceful river adds
to the sentiment and beauty of the
scene and it's Surroundings. No
description of this gem of art will do
it justice-it must be seen. It is a
picture that will touch every South
ern heart and should find place
in every Southern home. 1t is 14x1S
inches in size, on heavy plate pa
per. One copy will be sent by mail
in a pasteboard roller, to any. ad-
dress, postpaid, on receipt of % cts;
three copies for go cts, or six forS1,
in currency or postage stamps.
Agents wanted everywhere, to sell
this and variety of other popular t
cheap pictures. Send stamp for our |
and terms. Address, |
A. CREGAR & Co., Publishers,
I6S Market St., Chattanooga, Tenn.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

We clip the following paragraphs
from New York paper published in
Mt. Kisco. As they are very graf
flying to US we are too unselfish to
Withhold them from the many friends
of the gentleman referred to:
Rev. j. Y. FAIR. of South Carols
ma, preached morning aud evening
on Sunday last to large cougrega
tiOns at the Presbyterian church in
this village. Mr.. Fair is a young
man of Southern birth and educa>
ton, and has never previously visi-
ted the North. His sermons were
marked by great individuality and
power, and both surprised and de-
lighted his auditors. He undOn bt-
eddy will soon attain high pOsiti, n
in bis church, and should he ever
again visit Nit. KiscO he may be as
and large congregation. Here in
the chilly North we see so little of
our brothers of the South, that it is
a real Treat to welcome among us
one Of the most gifted sous of that
sunny cline.
Nj. j. Y. Fair preached again on
Sunday last ct the Presbyterian
church, moruiDg and evening, to
large and interested audiences. Mr..
Fair is not only a foe speaker i'll
the pulpit, but 10 private inter-
course he is both genial and enter
tanning. His descriptions of scenes
at the South during and after the
war are very interesting, and gave
those who were fortunate enough to
meet hin many new ideas in regard
to that unhappy section of our
country.
tits a pleasure to announce that
Rev. j. Y. Fair, the eloquent young
Southern preacher elsewhere refer
red to, will preach at the Presbyte-
rian church in this village to-mor>
row morning aud evening.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10
Administrators Notice.
VIM. Vinson, Administrator.

VIM: Vinson, Administrator.
1913 VS..
Margaret Speclzenagle, et.al.
DY VIRTUE of an order nd~decree of
ID the Chancery Court of Madison coun-
ty Mississippi, made at the January term
thereof. 1877, will, as Administrators of the
estate of David Dean, decd, on
Monday, the 18th Day Of November
next, before the South door of the Court
house of said county. offer for sale for cash
to the highest bidder, the following real
estate, lying near Canton, and described as
M WI WI of sec II; Nj Ell NW4 and
80 acres off of end of WI NE+ sec "a I
10, R east, in Madison county, Miss.
oct6w45t VIM. VINSON, Admr.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

Our merchants are probably no
aware Of the efforts of the bushes
men of YazOo City to attract t.
that place the trade of Leake county
And how do they propose to &c
this trade, which has always seemed
to belong to CantonR Simply by
the use of a little printers ink
The Carthaginian comes to us con
tanning several columns of YazoC
City observation-disclosures, in fact
than it has from Canton-and in
addition to these advertisements
appears long address from the
business men of Yazoo City to the
citizens of Leake and ABIDING coun-
ties" The address goes on to give
the planters of Leake any number of
reasons why they should bring their
cotton and spend their money IN
YazOO City. Now, would it not be
nice reflection on Canton for one
bale of Lea&e county cotton to go
to Yazoo City Our merchants sell
their goods as cheap, they pay as
literally, if not more literally than
any town in the State for cotton,
and they are nearer to the cotton
fields of Leake by from twenty TO
forty miles than are our neighbors
of Yazoo. In spite of these great
advantages can Canton lose the
trade of Leake county7 Not, cer>
tainly not, if our merchants will
keep before the people of that Sec
ton the really superior inducements
which are offered them by the Cam
ton market. Many of our merchants
advertise literally, and they receive
a liberal return for every dollar they
spend in printers ink. But many
of our merchants do not advertise
at all, and by their failure to appear
Ia their papers, they are not alone
the losers, but injure the business of
The town generally. Strangers have
but one way to judge of the enter.
prise and public spirit of towr,
and that is by the columns of its
When We pick up a
newspaper and find its columns full
If home advertisements, we natur-
lily think that the town in which tits
published has the right sort of bu-
Jiness men-men who have goods to
iell cheap and are not afraid to let |
he people know it. But when we
ind paper that has but few home
advertisements, we put it down that |
t is published in One-horse town,
Vhere the merchants have nothing |
o sell and nothing to advertise. |
This is the standard by which Can
on and all other towns are judged. |
f our merchants expect to retain
he trade of Leake county, or that
# any other section, they must not
llOw the planters to be persuaded |
hat they can Ego further and do
letter." A word to the wise ought
o be sufficient. The CITIzEN has
arge circulation in Leake.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10
w. i MOSRY&CO

Are just receiving a new supply
of fresh Drugs and Medicines,
School Books and Stationery,
Paints, Oils and Varnishes, pure
Wires and Brandies for medical
Use; also a fine assortment of Win.
dow Glass, Sash and Doors, lot oil
handsome Pocket and Table Cut
lery. The latest novelties in Per.
fumery and Toilet articles. Prices
reduced to suit the times.
They give special attention to the
Prescription Department, the great
est care being taken to have pure,
reliable medicines, only, and the
utmost caution in compromising
them. sep22tf
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

The attention of Sunday Schools
is called to the following speciaItles
to be had at Gwinners; Golden Re-
ward cards, Sunday School Cards,
Tickets, and Book marks, also a
Aariety of Song, and tune books.
Catechlsm, Testaments and Qness-
ton books Perforated Notices sc.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

I would announce to the pub lie
that my recent cash purchase.
North, will enable me to offer at
extraordinary low prices. Boys,
youths and mems clothing, boots,
shoes and hats. AS these are not
regular bought goods, and cannot
be replaced, it would he we'll to call
early to secure a good selections
My holiday aud general stock has
been selected with great care. ]
can offer rare inducements for
Christmas trees and holiday pres.
ents, fruits, candies, choice cheese
and crackers, sugar, coffee, flour aud
Tobacco constantly on hand.
oct. z At. 81. GW1NNER.
For the best stock of ready made
mems and boys clothing at bottom
prices, call at GROSS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

THE young ladies and gentlemen
are having rehearsals at the Female
A:a,;atay for a grand opera and
set;es 81 tableaax to occur at an
early day. Tue company embraces
soma of tue finest musical talent in
our community. both vocal and in
Strumental.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10
HOW 1T Is DONE

The first object in life with the
American people is to ''get rich"
the second, how to regain good
health. The first can be gained by
energy, honesty and saving the
second (good HEALTHY by using
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER. Should
you be a dispondent sufferer from
ANY of the effects of Dyspepsia,
Liver Complaint. Indigestion, &C.,
such as sick Headache, Palpitation
of the Heart. Sour Stomach, Hab-
itual Costiveness, Dizziness of the
Head, Nervous Prostitution, Low
Spirits. &C., you need not suffer an
other day. Two doses of AUGUST
FLOWER will relieve you at once.
Sample Bottles 10 cents. Regular
size IS cents. Positively sold by
all first class Druggists in the U. s.
Have your printing done at the
GTTTzRN Ion ORETNE
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10
NEWSl NEWSI

The news depot of $. Q. Cochran,
has been removed to the store of j.
PerlInsky. Mr.. Fellows. who has
purchased the interest of Mr.. Coch-
ran, will keep constant supply oil
the latest periodicals. He respects
fully solicits the public patronage.
November 3, 1877.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

The Vicksburg, Conan erciI wants
to know why the law prohibiting
the sale of Intoxicating liquors. on
election day is not enforced or else
repealed Why mot
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10
To the Ladies.

I have just received an assort>
meut of the prettiest CellulOid jew
elry ever brought to Canton. Call
ann see it. G. G. COFFI.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

We direct attention toI the
advertisement of the Grand Mas
querade Ball to take. place on the
2Ist inst.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10
Weekly Cotton Statement.
CANTON. Miss.

Friday, November 9, 1871
There have been seven hundred
and eighty (7SO) bales received
his week. j. A. TURK,
Cotton Wei1hor.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

Capt. B. 7. Walls he. Ito Canal
street, New Orleans, is the acknowl-
edged leader in shirts and gents
furnishing goods. aud we know he
sells the best goods at lowest prices.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

For the finest and cheapest Ia
dies dress goods, waterproof cloth,
shawls, OUuievards and all kinds of
staple and fancy goods, call at
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

OUR JOB OFFICE is, unexcelled
by any outside the Cities. and we do
job work at city prices. Cards
BilI-heads, Letter heads, Blanks
Funeral Notices, &C.. a speciality
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10
Advertised Letters

remaining in the Post Office at this
place for the week ending Nov.
Sd. 1877
T S Evans, SW Hays,
Miss Beetle Erwin, Press How,
FL Ford, John Killiam,
Miss Sarah Galor, Elder j E Milvin,
j J Hall, j B Moore,
Elder J B Noon.
Persons calling for the above will
please say 'sadvertised.D
H. Il. SMITH, p. NJ.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

For the latest styles of mems and
boys fine fur hats at lowest prices,
call at GROSS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

Rev. Robert 81. Nall. of Griffin,
Ga, will preach in the Presby terrain
church to-morrnw the 11th inst.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

Don't forget the State. Fair com
mences on next Monday. All en-
tries must be made on Monday Ol
Tues day.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

That you may ornament your
homes with fine portraits, also OBJ
tain appreciate gifts for the Holi-
days, the Shook Photo Studio has
reduced the price of pictures pro-
duced BIZ 1.-THE reduction to hold
good until January LIST, 1878:
Sx1O PORTRAITS reduced from SIS to S.
1OxI2 " q. 6 to
I1xl4 I" &c to 6
14x17 /" 9 i" 10 to 7
f. NATION SHOOK. Artist.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

The latest and most popular mu.
sic can always be found at G. e.
Cuffy's jewellery establishment.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

The latest and most popular mu-
sic can always be found AT G. 6.
Coffy's jewelry establishment.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

We ask attention to Mr.. GurIey's
advertisement in to>day's issue.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

The latest and most popular mu'
sic can always be found at G. G.
Coffy Is jewellery establishment.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10
p z l. NJ @ n A

is beyond comparison the best remedy for
he cure of CONSUMPTION (even in its
most advanced stages), asthma, Bronchitis,
Cata'Th, and all arrangements Of the NER-
VOUS SYSTEM. A circular containing
particulars of many eases successfully
treated, full advice for the treatment of
the diseases above mentioned, and certifi-
Gates OF actual cures, will be sent free to all
applicants. Address OSCAR q. MOSES,
Sole Proprietor, 13 Cortlaudt Street,. New
York. sepISm3
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

For the celebrated Garfield med
al mems baud sewed shoes, call at
GROSS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10
LEGAL.
John Handy.

,eS John Handy II GhaneeFy Court
N. c. TrOwbridge, et.al Mississippi.
At Rules, Thursday, November LIST, 1877.
ON the opening Of complainant's bill, it
" appearing that the defendants, N. c..
Trowbridge and Charles Osborne, are non
residents of this State, and that they reside
and have their post Office at New York city,
in the state of New York, it is ordered by
the Court that said defendants, TrOwbridge
and Osborne, each be and appear in this
Court on the
4th Monday in January. next,
1878, and plead, answer or demur to said
Bill. otherwise the allegations of said Bill
will be taken for confessed as to said par
ties. And it is further ordered, that copy
of this order be published once a week for
four consecutive weeks, in the AMERICAN
CITIZEN, a public newspaper, printed and
published in this State, and that such pub
LEGATION begin within twenty days from the
date of this order.
Done at Rules in the Clerks office, this
| LIST day of November, A D., 1877.
Z. s. JEFFREY, Clerk.
John Handy, Esq, Solr. nov3w4t5
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

Best Wines and Liquors at the
Bank Saloon.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

Best Beer in Canton, always
cool and fresh, at the
RUBY SALOON.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

For the best two button ladies
kid gloves in all cOlors at $1.25 cts.
per pair, call at GROSS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

You wM find our prices 25 centuns
lo.0er than gay other,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10
GOLD Great e chance to make axe mon non;

COLD Great chance to make mon
"a O15|' ey. If You can't get gold
you can get greenbacks. We need a person
in every town to take subscriptions for the
largest, cheapest and best illustrated fami-
~ publication in the world. Any one can
become successful agent. The most ele-
CANT works Of art given free 10 subscribers.
The price is so low that almost everybody
subscribes. One agent reports making over
$3.50 week. lady gent reports taking
over AGO subscribers in ten days. All who
engage make money fast. You can devote
all your time to the business, or only your
spare time. You need not be away from
home over night. You can do it as well as
others. Full particl!a directions and
terms free. Elegant ana expensive Outfit
If you want profitable work sendus
/ your address at once. 1t costs nothing to
| try the business. No one who engages fail
to make great pay. Address 'The peoples
d. Journal" Portland, Maine.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10
MISCELLANEOUS CARDS.
Mzasa THE GREAT CAUSE OF
lszs Human Misery.

Just Published, IN a sealed Enrelope. price
sic cents.
A lecture on the nature, treatment, and
radical of seminal weakness, or spermator-
rhPa, induced by selfabuse, inv oluntary
emissions. impotency, nervous debility, and
impediments to marriage generally; con
sumption, epilepsy, and fits; mental and
physical incapacity, &c.-By. KOBEsT j.
CULvERwE Il, N. D., author of the "Gre9n
Book" &c.
The world-renowed author, in this adj
mirable Lecture, clearly proves from his
own experience that the awful consequences
of seli-abuse may be eifectually removed
without medicine, and without dangerous
surgical operations, bougics, instruments,
rings, or cor,lials; pointing out a mode of
cure at once certa' n and etfectual, by which
every sufferer, no matter what his condition
may be, may cure himself cheaply, privately
and radically.
This Lecture sciu prove boon to taOusandn
and thOGsdRd9.
Sent, under seal, in plain envelope, to
any address, OH receipt of six cents, or two
postage stamps.
Address the Publishers,
THE CULVERUELL MEDICAL CO.,
Al Ann ST., New York ; Post Office Box, 1886.
6Hz7is not easily earned in these
p times, but it can be made in
three months by any one of either sex, in
any part OF the country who Is willing to
work steadily at the employment that we
furnish. $50 per week in YOUR own town
You need not be away from home overnight.
You can give Your whole time to the work,
or only your spare moments. We have
agents who are making over $50 per day.
All who engage at ence can make money
fast. At the present time money cannot
be made so easily and rapidly at any other
business. 1t costs nothing to try the bust
ness Terms and s. outfit free. Address
at once, II. HALLETT & CO., Portland
Maine. jy21-77y1
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

If you want a good meal go to the
Bank Restaurant,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

Fresh Oysters, in every style, at
the Bank Restaurant.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

Choice Cigars and Tobacco at the
Bank Saloon.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-10

Have your printing done at the
CITIZEN JOB OFFICE.
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04
POet%Y.
SOMEHOW OR OTHER.

Life is a burden to every ones shoulder
None may escape from its troubles and care;
Miss it in youth and twill come when we're older
And fits us as close as the garments we wear
Sorrow comes into our home unnvied
Robbing our hearts of its treasures of song;
Lovers grow cold and our friendships are sighted,
Yet somehow or other we worry along
Midst the sweet blossoms that smile in our faces
Grow the rank weeds that would poison and blight
And cen in the midst of earths beautiful places,
There's always something that isn't just right
Yet oft from the rock we may pick gay flower,
And drink from spring in desolate waste;
They come to the heart as u heavenly dover.
And naught is so sweet to the eye or the taste
Everyday toll is an every day blessing
Though pOverty's cottage and crust we may share;
Weak is the back on which burdens are pressing,
But stout is the heart which is strengthened by
prayer.
Somehow or other the pathway grows brighter,
Just when we mOurned there was none to befriend +;
Hope in the heart makes the burden seem lighter
And somehow or other We get to the end.
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04
WHOLE NO. LIZA.
A Free-LoVe Wedding,

The new firm of Hull & johnson ;s
very young firm, and has not, as vet made
any great STIR, even i'll Boston.
,, me senior partner is Mary Florence
llull' daughter Of the very advanced radi.
cal who edits the Boston Cr,,cIL NJ
liulls hobby is the abolition of all mar.
rage and divorce laws, leaving the citizen
free to make his or her domestic arronco.
ments under general law of contracts.
ana his preaching of this new social nosnai
has borne fruit in his own household If
nowhere else. The junior partncri is Horace
Alvin johnson. 10' acc
tuesday evening, while the radical editor
was entertaining some friends at his house
NO. 1 Bates place, Mary and Horace came
INTO the room and handed him a nannr
which the former asked him to read aloud
1t proved to be business contract" and
ran as follows
"CoNTRAcT.-We, whose names are here.
unto annexed, do, on this 2Gth dav of
december, 1876, enter into a business and
conIugaI contract-the firm to be known
as Hull g. Johnson.
" We regard ourselves as. in evorv so,so
OF the word, equal partners, PROMISING to
strive to treat each other. under ali c;rr7,,r,
stances, as becomes such. We nromiso
that we will not try in any other way than
by advice or persuasion to control the
actions of each other.
Believing that neither church nor State
nave any business with our affairs wo
promise to live our own lives without refer.
ence to either, further than, if necessary. to
give security to the commonwealth of Massa.
chusctts that our children, should We no
blessed with offspring, shall be at least
as well cared for as are a majority of those
born in legal wedlock.
We further contract that when mutual
love shall no longer justify our coniugal
union, we shall part, giving the State as
little trouble in our palting as we have in
coming together"
The reading finished, Mary and Horace
asked any one in the company who knew
any Just cause or impedimentEor words TO
that etfect-to speak out then and there.
or forever after hold his peace. If the
paper wasn't right, or if they were not
right they wanted to know it. No one
o,ferlng any objection, they both stepped to
the table and signed the contract.
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

SoRIBNER's MAGAzINE.-The New York
Ooservcr thus speaks of the April number
OF ,Scri6ner's Monthy:
Literature, art, and science unite in
making this most attractive and valuable
number 1 OF NcT'6ner's. We are not surprised
to learn in an editorial article on the
Multiplication of Industries" that "it is
not two months since an intelligent gentle.
man in London informed us that ,ScTibney;s
Monthly is revolutionizng wood.cut printing
IN England. 1t is not year since Lon
paper on which 81. Nicholas is nrinted
having found that his printers could not
produce the results which he saw effected
In that periodical. 1t is not month since
well.known British publisher sent to his
agent here for the machine by which the
paper OF this magazine is polished after
printing, when no such machine EXISTS.
and the only secret is in the mode Of
manipulation -
Smyrna times., 1877-04-04

New FEATURES IN FIRE INSURANCE.
bill before the New York Legislature offers
some new features in the way of insurance.
twenty-five or more persons residing in n
town, and collectively owning property TO
the value of fifty thousand dollars. are
authorized to organize themselves into an
incorporated company for the purpose of
insuring tho property of the incorporators,
and none other, except that of such as NAV
afterward unite with them. These com.
panies are to have the same powers and be
subject to the usual restrictions and duties
OF corporationsi to select board of direo.
tors, president and secretary, and not to
take more than $4,000 insurance in any
one policy,