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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17

Mississippi needs a Constitution
that springs from the hearts and
brains Of her vlrtuous, intelligent
and pal riotie people. The present
Constitution is a monument of Op
preston, corruption and wrong. 1t
was conceived IN hate and forced
upon the Sovereigns Of Mississippi
at the point Of the bayonet. Shall
we let it stand and thus pay honor
to the Republicans at the expense
of our own virtue and manhood, or
lay it away and make one of the
people and for the people of our
State? Let us choose the latter. IN
til we do, the star OF Mississippi
will never be bFight.-Holty Springs
Reporter.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17
Attention EVERYBODY !

RULES which will be strictly enforced
for the success and benefit of the Ball on
November 2lst.
LIST Maskcrs viii all have to subject
themselves to examination before entering
Bail room.
The reception committee have the right
to refuse admission to the holder of Il ticket
by retIuding the price thereof.
81. No concealed weapons allowed inside
of Ball room under any circumstance.
4th- 1t is expected that all lovers of good
order will give their aid to the floor mama
gers during the evening of the ball.
9TH. The Ball room will be open for the
reception of visitors at l-2 O'clock The
Grand March will commence precisely at Q
O'Clock. G. l.. GROSS,
Chm. Com. Arrangements.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17

fhe Hon. Fl. d. Money has emit.
lied himself TO the thanks of this
entire community by the introdue-
ton of a bill 'sfor the improvement Of
the Yazoo, TaNaihatchie, Sunfower
and Cold Water rivers" Tho bill
apprOpriates for the Improvement
of the Yazoo, 100000, to the Talla-
hatchie and Sanfiower S25,009eacb,
and to the Gold Water $4,000. We
hope Mr. Money will push this bill
through The House, and thea get
cur distinguished Senator, Col. La
mar, to do the needfuT in the Sem
ate Vicks6urg Commercial.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17
Thanksgiving Proclamation.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.

I1AGCO ElN ~ Ot Me-
Jackson, Miss, Nov. u, 1871
The people of Mississippi have been
signaIIy blessed during the year
now drawing to a close. And, as a
State, it is becoming that public
acknowledgment of Praise and
Thanksgiving be made to our Di~
vine Ruler:
Therefore, I, J. NJ. Stone, Gov
.ernor of the State of Mississippi, do
:designate and set apart
.THURSDAY,N NOVEMBER 90, 1877
For Public Thanksgiving and Praise
and request the people of the State
to assemble on that day, in their
usual places of public worship, and
around their family iresides, and
devote themselves to such services
as shall be becoming to people
who have such abundant cause to
be grateful.
Witness my hand and the Great
Seal of the State, the 18th day of
1877. j. M. STONE.
By the Governor
JAMES HILL,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17

No allowance for mileage is per
nitted congressman for the extra
session, and as mileage is an inn
portant item in the Congressmens
finances, there has been some talk
of passing special act providing
for it. Members who remember the
back pay sserm will hesitate before
undertaking to procure extra pay
IN this way.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17

A Washington dispatch of Nov.
IS. saws: General Chalmers called
fo>day on the Secretary of War and
procured dis PROMISE that he would
make "A special recommendation to
Congress for an appropriation to re
claim the river front of Vicksburg
a. soon as report from the engin-
GERS now examining it could be re-
eeiped.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17

They have commenced in earnest
to bulldeze: Uayes. A dispatch
says: The Caucus Committee,
consisting of Elmunds, Cameron,
christianity, Bruce, Hamin and
Howe, are said to have exacted a
promise from President Hayes that
he would not nominate Democrats
hereafter, if Suitable Republicans
rsuld be found.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17

The Macon Sun, which shines as
bfi Chilly AS amy other paper i'll tire
HrnaRent Of Southern journals,
flies the names of VIM Ward AMI
Rev. w. S. b arlington, as editors,
buth noLde writer's Clarion.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17

Mr.. Booth of California, recently
submitted IA resolution, calling on
rhe President to inform tire Senate
the cIuse of the Nez Perces war
the number of the soldiers and In
tlians engaged; the number of lives
Iost; cost of the war, and what has
become of Chief Joseph and those
who surrendered. Agreed to.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17

John Fl. Miller Esq, retires from
tE+ publication OF the COrinthiam,
anil is succeeded by our talented
young friend, Will w. lie Dskins,
f'rmrrly OF the Lexington Ad$er>
tiser. Both the going and III
coming ealiAors have our best wish
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17
Tax NOtico.

The Tax Payers of Madison County. Miss,
are hereby notified that | am now ready to
receive the taxes for the fiscal year 1877 at
the SLeriff's Office. i'll the City of Canton,
and that the time for the collection of the
same without damages expires on the 18th
day of December, 1877 After that date
the damages imposed by the Statute will
be collected.
J. T. PRIESTLEY,
Sheriff and Tax Collector,
nov3t Madison County, Miss.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17

People who thought that Cons
gress, when convened i'll extra ses-
sion, COULD pass the Army Appro-
lsriatiOn Bill and go home, did not
appreciate the talking talent of the
modern Congressman.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17

Claiborne +. Jackson, Ex>Gov'
ernor Of Missouri, married five sis
tiers. and hen he asked his father
ih>law for the last one, the old man
exclaimed eyes. Claib, you can
have her. You have got them all.
For goodness sake don't ask me for
tn. old Woman.o
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17

Capt. W. r. Spears, Independent,
vino was defeated for the State
Senate in Warren county by Chas.
+. Furlong, the Democratic NOM
inee. h-ls concluded not to contest
Size ell, elton, as he first gave notice.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17

Mr. Maxey, of Texas: submitted
% resolution instructing the commit.
tee on Mi niTy Affairs to- inquire
into the expediency of constructing
def nssive works Oil the Rio Grande
er,tipr
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17

The steamer 9ohn T. TOlle barn
ed to the waters edge at Grand
Gulf Saturday night, wits twelve
hundred tons of freight. Insured
in Western COMPANIES.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17

On Monday last Hon. d. w. Vor~
bees was sworn in as Senator from
Indiana, to fill the vacancy Occa-
stoned by the death OF Hon. q. 2.
Murton.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17
Sadlery,Harness,&c.
At Cost!

We offer our entire lot, both home made
and imported,
AT COST FOR CASH,
on delivery. Highest Cash price paid fol-
Hides. Any style of work and repairing
done cheap.
novIO A. NJ, GURLEY, L & G.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17

Henry VI. Stanley, the New York
Herald's great African explorer, who
found d. LivIngstOneln the widest
Jlrgies of Africa, is Oh his way
home. after aroIher successful
journey into that almost unknown
1rplnn.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17

1t is reported that Lydia Thomp>
son will bring her performances to
ii close next spring. If her next
spring shonld bring any clothes to
her perform anceS. it VII be a great
I4I Dru
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17
Secretary of State.
ConkIing Making it Hot for Hayes.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-In yes
terday's Republican caucus, Senator
Conkling uttered "a sUrong denunci>
alton of the Administration, and
was seconded by Senator ELM Gnds,
much to the surprise of those pres
ent. Dawes, Hoar, Christianey and
Booth were fatty in support Of the
President, but were met with violent
opposition from Hanflin, Burnside,
Oglesby, Howe and others. Hamlin
was especially outspoken as bitter
opponent. The following was the
only resolution adopted: ResOlv-
ed,> in all cases where nominations
have been made in the South, on
the recommendation of Democrats,
the same be not sustained by the
members of this body, where an OBJ
lection exists on the part of SOuth>
ern Republicans" Hamlin intro
dueed u reSOlu ion that the caucus
agree TO vote for seating Kellogg
when ChFistiancy jumped up and
lett the caucus. Hamlin, finding
his resolution would cause split,
withdrew it.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1877-11-17

THE negroes in Texas demand a
dollar a hundred for picking cotton,
and have banded together to click
any niger who picks for six bits"
When they get a dollar a hHndred,
we would like for them to point out
what the planter ma kes.- Vieks6urg
Herald.
New-York tribune., 1877-01-11

party rehabilitated under the wise and
upright administration of President Hayes.
They think be will appoint men of such ex-
cellent character 20 office. and run the Gov
ernment upon such high plane that he will win
the approval of the country and draw TO his sup
port the large body of Independent voters who
took sides with Tilden last Fall"
4" Granted that such would be his course and such
the result" said the Senator, the party would be
stronger in character but weaker in voting strength.
The high-toned men whom Hayes would put in
Office would bring reenforcements but themselves,
while the active politicians whom some think he
would put out are the nen who organize campaigns,
do the hard and dirty work. and have personal fol-
lowings. They may be low fellows, but they know
how to carry elections and the party would find it
self badly off as they deserted il, as they
would be TO do if they were kicked out of their
places. For every vote the party would win it would
lose ten."
Then you think that the true policy ofeach party
is to allow it's opponent TO grasp the Presidency
nowf'
Eyes, and more especially of the Democracy. The
Republicans may be content TO risk speedy dissolu-
ton for the sake of four years of Office but we
have great future before Us if we are wise. We
should first seek to get control of the Senate on
which to build the solid foundation of long lease
States, for we have pretty much exhausted the
South a field for reenforcements If we don't get
the Administration now in two years shall have
the Senate. In four years can walk over the
Presidential track Then, with full possession of
the Government and with our adversares routed and
demOralized, we can hold on for long tme-for II
years at least, and probably for 16 or 90"
The Senator mentioned the names of several of his
associates as entertaining opinions on this subject
similar to his own, and spoke of two prominent Re
publican Senators who, he understood, believed that
tie salvation of their party would be found in Its
present defeat. The conversation closed with this
remark on my part What an astonishing ending
tOthe Presidential quarrel it would be if each party
should be eager to force upon its adversary the
enormous prize of Executive power. don't look
for such a result, however. You and handful OF
prudent, far-seeing statesmen like you may prefer
the big bird in the bush, which yOu feel sure Of cap
turing by-and-by but the masses in both parties
will Only look at the little bird i'll the hand The
average politician will grasp at the substantial
benefit of four years in Office, beginning right now.
After me- the deluge,' s his motto" E.v.s.
New-York tribune., 1877-01-11
O. At whose request or Intervention did you leave
New York Sunday murningf

O. At whose request or Intervention did you leave
EewYork ON Sunday mOrningf
The commitment rectes in more formal words that the
Grand Jury were engaged in an inquiry into oense
against the laws State In the departure OF persons
from this State for the purpose Of hghtnG dnel and
that Dr. Phelps refused to answer questions In rea
ton thereto.
At o'clock accompanied by his friend John j. Foley,
and Deputy Sheriff McGonigal, DR. Phelps went TO the
sherirs Office. The three remained there Tor ie"
moments and then entering carriage were driven up
town. In company with the Deputy Sheriff Dr. Phelps
visited few of his patients yesterday afternoon ana
afterward dined a the Club. There at late hour
last evening TRIBUNE reporter found him. Dr. Phe'ps,
however, said he decline 10 make any statements III
regard TO the duel It certainly would not DO atr ~
fsing to reply to the Grand Jury He remained during
the evening and night in the nominal CUSTODY Oh Tue
Sheriff. with his friends, although it was stated a tue
sherGs Office that the prisoner would be taken during
the evening to Ludlow Street Jail, where he "ouid re-
main until he required to appear In court THIS MOTH
ing.
DR. Phelps has acted entirely upou the advice OF John
j. Foley and A. Oakley Hall. Mr. Hall said last evening
that he also must decline TO make any statement on the
subject He added that it was bis personal IMPRESSION
however that the whole matter was huge joke
John j. Foley stated that he acted MS personal friend
rather than counsel for DIR. Phelps, ana only re-
quested Judge Gdersleeve TO allow Dr. Phelps to con-
suit counsel Mr. Hall being familiar with this class OF
cases was at applied to by him on Judge Glider
sleeve giving his decision.
Inquiry was made Of Distrsct-Attorney Phelps py a
TRIBUNE reporter yesterday in regard to the action OF
the Grand Jury and the court but he declined to express
any opinion or give information TO his future action as
prosecuting officer enforcing the law against duehns
He said that he was bound maintain the secrecy OF the
proceedings of the Grand Jury, and that he could not
reveal his own plan Of action at this trne during tGe
afternoon number of persons who we're supposed 10
have definite information the duel were at the DE
trct-Attorney's Office but it is believed that no wit
nesses OF the affair secured. Neither OF the pr
clpas in the duel has yet been indicted CT arrested
At midnight inquiry showed that Dr. Phelps was not
at the Ludlow Street JAIL and there was strong reason
TO believe that he then at the Lotos Club, although
the employees OF the club denied it, IL not there II Is
rrobobe that he passed the night with his friends up
town.
New-York tribune., 1877-01-11
TNI.EGRAPEC NOTES.

Pun trvIPIIA. Penn. Jan 10.-A large number
Of graf e port unable TO proceed account
OF The ice.
CAiEo. H.. Jan 10.-The ice is not so heavy in ths
ohio EyT day. Four ines Of snow ic here last nis3L
The weather IS clear anG miid
PoRr ROYAL, y C., Jan. 10.~The Russian cor
rive mere sc s coal TO morrow and proceed HAMPTON
h0als.
MlppLEBuRY. VT. Jan. f0.-The annual meeting
Of the Vermont sheep Breeders Association hed
TODAY with large attendance y. T. -piague of Brandon
was elected prestienI
WOODSTOCK, VT, Jan. l0-Henry Graylin, who
has been on ai for the murder O Herbert A. White tho
6h las been found guilty Of mUr,lcr IN go
dist de.rac. Exceptions have been taAen.
WGNNInEG Manitoba, Jan. lO-The smallpox is
moving -terilY sOgihwaId There IL not single uninfeced
housc Va ~ hSs also broken ont M Big Island where
the live Three survey parties have been quar-
antined.
GRErS RIVER w. Jan. 10.-Eleven miners
Cap E ON jan FOR supplies from The heat ef
WOo River al brought gold with them. They
port about the dgzings, working with rock.g
and making SO ,,sy and inward
PRoviDRSCE L. t., Jan. lO.-rhe steamer City of
Fchnurg from se.liold for New YORK. colhed q .
te RruSh soh0onrr Marina A., capt Glass iram st. Joan,
n B tor New.NVrA, ~ O'Clock this nOrIi0g bet cen
Rock ISLAND Natg iil The soaooncrs bow vas G. o0
and Size .teri0;scd The steamer ~ss siika.y
damaged but towed the seloOnet TO Newport
MlppLnrowN, y. Y. Jas. i0.-ln the case of John
semoa Rolesynle Uter County against the kre Halfway
Jndsr j. D. Dykman the July To-Day verdict fof ,s
pantf for 81 500 Ganases The panud hgd his JAN by
by fan willie a:ghng from train W April 1874
al suxIuehauna havlax been earned past NE ssAssA
New-York tribune., 1877-01-11

by the Returning Board described by mr Crapo
was substantially that heretofore reported He eV-
IDENTIFY thinks the Republicans took measures 10 nave
the Republican vote massed rs much as possible AT
Monroe by this means Republican voters were lett
of the country precincts, and the throwing out
OF those reduced the Democratic vote without
affecting that OF Republicans. How far TINS
justinable does not clearly appear; ou' mr
Crapo seems to think the cases IN WHICH
the of precincts improperly thrown out are
very numerous would not greatly affect the re-
suit Mr. Crapo evidently of the opinion that there
was considerable intimidation OF voters IN LOUISIANA
prior the last election, and that the Returning Boau
acting evidence which before IL at the lime can
vassed the vote, was fully justified in doing what u
did At the time he admits that, taking testimony
produced before the House Committee as Dasls Oi
Judgment no honest returning board could have secured
a maiorty FOR Hayes This testimony, however, IL must
always remembered is largely ex pare, anh concur
siOs upon may be considerably modineu Wnen
the other sid full heard The Senate Coamiltee Is
proceeding much fairly and Is giving both sldes AL
Opportunity to present its whole case.
New-York tribune., 1877-01-11
cRraEs AND cAsUALrls-BY TELEGRAPH.

PrrrsFIELD, Mass. Jan. l0.-.Judson WOodwOrth,
a wen ctzen Of this place, indicted by the Orand
Jury to-day 0T incest.
WOODSTOCK, VT. Jan. 1Oc-ln the trial OF Grarlln
Waite, the jury brought IN verct oil muf-
der ia the ilst degree
BATH Me-, Jan. l0.-ln the Supreme Court to-day
IL Williams verdict against James T. PreDle iOr
81 900 for the seduction Of his daughtor
PENSACOLA. Fla, Jan. l0.-The south bound mall
train ON the Pensacola Railroad thrown frOm the track
ast night by rail misplaced by NJ Butler, nre
man fatally injured and stephen Ledbetter. engineo
badly hurt
LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 1O.-A train from Rich
mond ran track at Glberts station today Eight per
s1ne were sghtly injured including Dr. George I
Danyflls slightly bruised r. Jones OF Cincinnati sighty
injured Boyse Oi Lousvile head cat G. Green OF Lus
Will. srltly injured B. NJ Bnreit OF Lancaster hy hean
and maud hnrt Mrs Phelps Of Richmond head cut
snRhtly; H. L. Bone of Hamilton
New-York tribune., 1877-01-11

INC.
lBY -TLEGRAPu TO THg TRIBUSE.l
TRENTON, !. j., Jan. 10-11 p. m.-Night
closes he second days strife in the House to secure
the spcalcrLp After three fruitles journeys to-day
between ho.cs and State House It cannot
be sad that the Republicans occupy 50
strong position they supposed rhey held
in the morning. Democrats who during the afternoon
counted definitely securing majority at the evening
SESSION. almost without hope of this after the
Republican meeting, and their only object at the
p. N. session TO worry the Republicans. Every
representative in his place. and tie galleries
alad with spectators. Members threw snap into
the baotins than The morning session Three
the names wer called and bach time strict party vote
resulted IL tie. The Republicans then made a strong
effort 10 secure an adjournment until Monday, but tine
Democrats defeated the motion with the aid of five
Republicans auI seemed determined il they could not
have their own way that no one else should have his
motion 10 adjourn until 10 a n. tomorrow car.
reI The Democrats have been remarkably cool in
temper until .As "yoang The excess OF their d,sap-
pontment shows it hey bnllt very hsl upon eXpeefs
tiOns OF RcpChacyn sympathy. The EepubhcaDs On
the contracy, have saowni more mett.e tins
ing Each srtc expresses wonder az The iber-
ality OF The other. Democratic plans having been
exposed the pun hope 10 be able To Strengthen
their uclbe:s Yho SUPPOSED 10 h3 wayering. Try
aYpo'utcd "a com.ll'tae with Discretionary poWt,s
r. .oc # something could not be done secrc greater
coacs or, and II nothing could be- aaDc to patch up
compromise -Four Republicans voted Win the Demo-
eiats at ;he morning session 10 the resolution
making 81 majority OF the ful iouse necessary 10
the election OF oihcecs. The cnm' four. with
added voted with 'tAe Democrats 10 defeat
notion fer .di3n+aDo4t upt t.ODiay This evening
i. rImo'eb taai tac Dri.'ts oialm g. have sigma
lures Of iul Republicans - agreement 10 vote for
Democratic S,CaN.L I tis i0retold month ago that
I:abe would se,av tWc &1nbican votes from Newark.
NerAcloTmci a.. ibt FEAR thEt the Democratic
rang .uly.t VII SIX tepublcaD .'ll succeed tO-niOr
T3w. II T. aiuted trIt q shrewd publican manlpI-
istOr u ts...X Ids ph,cUed this arrangement. HIS
presence y. desired today To assist in breaking up
combination d be refused 10 IL IL asserted that
EsseX seek. ~ s:c angement to secure DcmO-
cratic vG scr George 4. Halsey for United States Sen-
tor in case lu UUUUmprOmsing light between Green
ana Mcpherson. ine contest in the House II supposed
70 have ouog >chat0ria significance. Mcpherson and
Albeit are cLulayotng TO placae DaytOn's IN ends.
New-York tribune., 1877-01-11
THE ILLINOIS SENATORsHIP.
COMMENTS on THE PROBABLE RETURN or LYMA'
TRCMBuII-GENEEAL SATISFACTION OF THE RE-
PUBLICASS.


[BY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUyB.I
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-The prospect OF
LYMAN Trumburs return to the Senate created good
the part OF his former associates TO-
day. Among Republicans, after some expression OF re-
gret that slender majority Of their party in the up
per after the 4h OF March likely TO be reduced
one more by the election Of Democrat from Illinois,
there was much satisfaction expressed that the body
would be reinforced by man OF Judge TrumbuiFs
ability ard legislative experience and that Gen Logans
scat would not be filed by obscure Democratic poll
tlcian. The opinion was expressed by old Senators
that IL any questions should arise affecting
the maintenance OF the great constitutional
and Legal settlements resulting from the war, Judge
Trumbull would be found acting with the Republicans
II will be remembered that during hs former service IN
the Senate ard as Chairman of the Committee on the
Judiciary Mr. Trumbu probably exerted aore influence
than any other in framing the constitutional
amendments and maturing the whole body OF legislation
bearing upon reconstruction. His recent course Affords
no reason believing that he sympathizes with any OF
the reactOnary tendencies Of the Democratic party On
the other has than occasion asserted
that political position is the as that Lie has al
WAYS held.
New-York tribune., 1877-01-11
THE REBEL ELEMENT IN THE SOUTH.
IsHAM C. HARRIS THE sENAToR-ELECr FROM TEN
NHssEE-Hs RECORD IN TIE REBELLION.
LEY rELEGRAPH To TIE TRIBUNE.I

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-The tendency ex-
hibited all Southern States of late to take up or
high positions prominently connected with the re-
belion exemped in the choice for Senator Tor the
long term Just made by the Tennessee Legislature
Isham G. Harris was Governor Of the State at the time
the war broke out and bitter seeessionst More
than any in Tennessee he was instrumenta ID
forcing the State into the Southern Confederaey' lie
left Nashville the approach Of the Union troops taxing
with him the money in the Treasury, including con
siderable amount belonging to the School Fund. He
was exceedingly odious to the Union element In Tie
State on account of his conduct and was at one time re-
gared as the chief OF all the suffering and losses
that befel the during the That element mas
now little voice politics of Tennessee as Is shown
by Harris's unanimous nomination by the overwhelming
Democratic majority in the Legislature.
New-York tribune., 1877-01-11
PROGRESS OF THE STRIFE.
BY -gLEGRAPu TO THE TRrBUSE.l

FIVE BALLOTS WITHOUT CnOiCE-sIGSs OF RE-
PJ ELIIAN wEAKNEss-EsSEX MEMBERs WAIVER
New-York tribune., 1877-01-11
THE LOUISIANA VOTE.

VIEWS OF REPRESENTATIVE CRAPO. ONE OF THE
REPUBLICAN MEMBERS OF THE INVESTIGATING
CoMynTTEE-THE INFLUENCE OF THE RIFLE
CLUES IN THE ELECTIoN-THE PINKsToN MUIR