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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-02-02

SIttlng-Bull is reported to be at
Frenchman's Creek with over 1000 lodges,
including the escaped Nez Perces and the
refugees from the agencies. These last num-
Der 500 warriors; and Sitting BULBS own
camp $500, all well armed. The principal
hostile chiefs with him are Black Moon,
Four Horns, Long Dog and Red Bear. Two
! companies of United States Infantry have
been sent to Fort Peck to hold it. Indians
/ from Slttlng-Bull's camp have been seen
within 10 miles of Fort Peck, and an attack
upon both that and Keogh is among the pos
sibilities. Gen. Miles has only 500 men.
A steam saw-mili boiler near Piketon,
o., blew up on the 22d, killing Lewis Bru-
shart and 5. Adams, and wounding several
others.
Railroad circles have been considera-
bly, agitated by an announcement that the
pooling Arrangement heretofore existing be-
tween the indianapolis and st. Louis and
the St. Louis, Vandalia, Terre Haute and
indianapolis Railroads has been abrogated,
to take effect February 1.
fatal accident occurred in Milwaukee
on the 23d, by which Frank Falk, aged %,
and Miss Helen Jacobs were killed, and Miss
Emma Jacobs probably fatally injured. All
were well known residents. 4 backing rail-
road train struck the carriage-in which the
three young people were riding, demolish-
ing it instantly.
Miss Eliza Taylor killed William Mil
Ter at Newel's Run, Washington County,
o., on the night Of-the 22d, by cutting open
his head with an AK while he was sleeping
He had seduced and then deserted her.
Mrs. Sarah j. Smith, of Council |
Bluffs, Iowa, on the morning of the oath
was found dead in her cellar, with her throat
cut from ear to ear. Her husband, who is a
well known fruit grower, was absent at
Omaha at the time of the murder. There 7
was evidence that her person had been out /
ragged. after terrible struggle: The perpe- /
traitor Of the deed is believed to be half /
breed Indian, named Charles Fisher, who
had been in-the employ of the Smith family .
for two OF three months.
Ollcer Martin Kunkel, of Cincinnati,
was shot and killed by burglar on the oath
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-02-02
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

EX-GOV. WAsHBURN, of Wisconsin,
has just made tender to the State of his
beautiful residence property at Edgewood,
two miles from Madison, and valued at
100000, as the site for an industrial school
for girls. He has long been impressed with
the Importance and value of such an institu-
ton, and has testified his interest and sin
cerity in the most practical manner pos
sible.
Ex-Gov. BULLOCK, of Georgia, has
been acquitted on the various charges
brought against him in the State courts.
Mrs. THOMPSON, a wealthy lady of
New York, has purchased Frank b. Car
penter's painting of "Lincoln and the
Emancipation Proclamation" and will pre-
sent it to Congress ON Lincoln's birthday,
February II. Hon. Alexander Fl. Stephens
will make the speech of acceptance, in reply
to Mr.. Garfeld's presentation address.
TABITHA ANNE HoLToN, of James,
town, has been admitted to the bar of North
Carolina after avery successful examination.
She is the first woman lawyer of that State,
and is the daughter of clergyman
A SAMUEL j. RANDALL Association
has been formed in Philadelphia, having for
its object the securing of his nomination for
the Presidency in 1880.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-02-02
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

The business men of Kansas CITY
have begun the formation of a joint stock
company, with capital of $4,000, for the
purpose of putting barge line on the Mis-
souri, River between Kansas City and St.
Louis. 'tssE -J-F Z -
The Post-office Department rules that
periodical addressed to a regular sub
seriber, who has changed his post-ofice
address, can notbe forwarded to him with
out the prepayment of one cent for every
two ounces.
The Southern Pacific Railroad au-
thorities announce that they will complete
their road to Maricopa Wells, Arizona, the
present season. ~Ess1 sscT.s@e
Page & Sprague, wholesale dealers in
glass, paints and oils, Chicago, have sus-
pended, with liabilities largely in excess of
assets.
The Buchanan Bank of St. Joseph,
Mo-, has closed its doors on account of
temporary embarrassment, as is claimed. 1t.
is believed that all depositors will be paid in.
full.
Jacob and Albert J. Hutsinger, the
swindling bankers of Pottsville, Pa, have
been sentenced to two years each of solitary
confinement at hard labor in the Berks
County Jail, and to pay the prosecutor of
the suit $24, 900, of which sum he had been
defrauded by them, together with costs of
prosecution. The prisoners are father and
son, the former over 70 and the latter about
30 years of age.
The journeymen tailors of Chicago
struck for higher wages ON the 21st. "a
The House Committee on Indian AT
fairs have agreed to report and recommend
the passage of the bill introduced by Mr..
Scales, providing for the transfer of the In
dian Bureau to the War Department.
The Chinese have taken the City of
Kashgar, and the whole province is now
under their control.
There have been a number of disas
trous failures among the hide and leather
importers and dealers i'll Philadelphia.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-02-02
A Curious Case.

Some time ago, a San Jose merchant
and purchased an invoice of goods
amounting to nearly SO, 900, which was
made payable in time installments for
the accommodation of the customer.
When the first payment became due the
San Jose merchant came here and paid
it, purchasing at the same time a sec
ond invoice of goods on similar terms
to that on which the first lot was OBJ
tanned. But when a second payment
became due it was not forthcoming, and
the San Francisco house pressed the
San Jose customer for the money. Af-
ter some trouble the matter was carried
into the District Court at San Jose.
The San Francisco house sued for the
amount of the debt, with interest, etc.
The debtor demurred on the ground
that the plaintiffs were not legally
constituted firm, not having complied
with the law relating to the filing of ar
ticles with the County Clerk and the
publication of the names of the firm in
4 daily newspaper, as the statute re-
quires; that failure to comply with the
law has deprived them of any standing
in court. 1t is reported that the demur-
rer has been sustained. The constitu-
tionaltity of the law will probably be
tested, as it is understood that the case
will be carried up to the Supreme Court
on appeal. If it is true, as stated, that
very few newly established firms com
ply with the law in this respect, this
may open a long series of lawsuits
San fruuciscO Chronicle
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-02-02

mar and Conkling. No definite ac
tion was taken......In the House
the bill amending the laws concerning com.
merce ana navigation and the regu lation oi
steam vessels was discussed at length, many
ainendlnents iiLeIISli being disposed of. Pending
discussion the House adjourned.
In the Senate, on the 25th, consideration
was resumed of the resolution of Senator
Matthews declaring the right of the Govern
ment to pay the bonds in silver The amend
ment OF Senator ConkIing, making the reso-
lutloh u JOINT instead of a concurrent one.
WIS Wa &atiIecteu-yeis i-yei %, nays 80 Mr-Edmunds's 5
amendment to the resolution of Mr. Matthew's
20 20 p; ProEiae W i Tor the payment of bonds in gold
com com or It's equivalent, and declaring that any
other payment, without the consent of the
creditor. would be in violation of public
Ia!th, ana in derOSation of his rights was
reJected-yeas IS, nays H. The main question
was then put and carried year 43, nays %.
In the House consideration OF the hill re
Vising the steamboat laws was resumed. and
IL hnally passed bg a vote of I73 to 80. The
oenate Dill authorizing the Public Printer to
also passed, and the House qdSaived P drEgf iileif
INTO Committee of the Whole for considera-
qfaNal OF dlstl!led spirits now in bond until
July /, ISIS, which led to d lively discussion
Dut nothing definite was arrived ut.
Following is the vote in detail upon the
resolution offered by Senator Matthews. de-
cIaIlng the right of the Government to pay
IeGs-senatOrs Allison, Armstrong Bailey,
Beck Booth, Bruce, Cameron (Penn.), Cam
ISL SLilihott, Cohe, OOnONef. Davis
Sill}, Davis CIV. Val, Dennis, Dorsey Eustis
Ferry, Gordon, Grover, Hereford Howe
Johnston, Jones (Fla), Jones (Nev.@
\ hlrkwood, McCreary, Mcdonald, McBIillan
Matthews, Maxey, Merrimon, Morgan Ogles-
by, Plumb, Ransom, salisbury, Saunders
spencer; Teller, Thurman, VOORHEES,, Wallace
and Withers-43.
Nays-Senators Anthony, Barnum, Bayard,
Blaine, Burnside, Christiancy, ConkIing
Dawes, Eaton, Ednunds, Hamlin, Herman,
Lamar, Mcpherson, Mitchell, Morrill, Pad,
lock, Randolph, Rollins, Sargent, WadIeigh
md Windom-22.
Senators Cockrell, Harris, Patterson and
IarIand, who would have voted in the af-
lrInatlve, were paired with Senators WhVte
ioar, Butler and Hill, who would have voted
n the negative. Senator Plumb was absent-
The Senate was not in session on the 26th
1.-The session of the House was for debate
'nly, and speeches upon the Silver question
we're made by Messrs. Dcnham; Bright
)eering, Humphrey and Tipton-aII in favor
Il remoRetiZatiOn.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-02-02
Views of the Hon. william D. Kelly.
From the New York Graphic

William D. Kelly, of Pennsylvania, who
for many years past has made himself some=
what notorious as respects his advanced
views on financial questions, particularly
during McCullough's reign as Secretary of
the Treasury, has paid flying visit to this
city on his way to Washington, and was
questioned by Graphic representative in
reference to the passage of the Bland Silver
bill. He spoke as follows:
Why, is there no doubt about its passage?
l knew this would come to pass years ago,
but then was laughed at. To day the best
and soundest men of the country have come
to my way of thinking on this great financial
problem. It's all bosh to say that we would
be flooded with silver if this bill should be-
come a law. Why, we can take all the silver
that England likes to send over. Neither
Russia nor Austria has any silver to send us
We shall never get it in large quantities from
England, as she needs it for subsidiary coin,
and Germany will not send much. /; If we
would come from France; and, if
she. should determine to demonetize
surplus stock upon US, but, then, that would
not be very much. The work of contraction
must be stopped, and that quickly, or we
shall be far worse off than now. The first
thing to be done, however, is to repeal the
Resumption act. Silver must be reno netiZedi
tender--maintafned. As soon as this is ac=
complished. the people in the cUuntry can
have plenty of work at good, honest wages,
they can then earn gold and silver, and in due
time specie payments can be resumed. Oir
people ought tolearH a lesson from France
Look at that country. and see how easily it
waded out of huge, gigantic difficulties, far
more than we had to bear, simply to see that
her industries were not to be impaired. Her
policy was, in times of war other exigen-
cy, if necessary to make an issue of irredeeIn-
able currency. and to invest such issue with
the character of legal tender. made available
for all purposes to which money
could be applied in that country. She
prevented the withdrawal of the pa
per- per unit until a., continuous balance of
the country metallic money sufficient to sup
ply the channels that had been temporarily
s,al,
been met. If we stop employment, then we
arrest and impoverish the public treasury,
and this is exactly what we have been doing
Therefore, we can not expect the people to be
contented. If our greenbacks had been ac-
cepted in payment of all public dues, and
had there been no attempt to retire any part
of paper until metal substitute had been
purchased by the export of our surplus com
modities we should always have had a good
supply of silver and gold at moderate pre-
MUM. Then the question of resumption
would be of as little Importance to us as it is
now to the people of France.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-02-02
WIT AND WISDOM.

IF you want thing well done do it
yourself; therefore always laugh at
your own jokes.-ETchange.
GOOD resolutions are like horses. The
first cost is an item of less Importance
than the keeping Sentinel.
! THE day is fast approaching when a
man can be carried dead out of an
EDITORS office without provoking the
sensational formality of a Coroner's in
quest:@AndTe2Oa' Bazar.
SHACK NASTY JIM, the once famous
Modoc, has raised 1 200 bushels of corn
and wants to learn the process of pre-
pairing it so that it may be eaten out of
a Worcester Press
The fashion-books are fascinating
studies; and as we turn over their leaves,
marked Fig. 1, Fig. 2, etc, it some
times seems rs if the fashion of Fig
leaves is coming back again PhiladeL-
PHI l Bulletin.
ERRATUnI-In the case of the sigma
ture to the communication on our in
side page to-day, "A Quiet Ass'' read
" -Equitas." Typographical errors will
occur in the most carefully managed pa
pers.-Detr0H Ne2Cs
AN Oyster, being compelled by sud-
den decline to close its shells, hypothe-
Gated its customers securities and de-
parted with the proceeds. The Starfish,
being appointed Receiver, was by the
Court allowed the Oyster as his fees, ,and
told a Reporter that he was working
day and night at the books and thought
that ultimately the Creditors might
count upon receiving a dividend of the
Shells. Moral-The way of the Invest
or is hard-NeW York World.
THE professions are all crowded, and
rich relatives invariably live to mature
old age, but the field of invention is open
to all, and when lucky strike is
made yields big returns. The man has
a sure thing on milk in his coffee, and
pie three times a day, who carries under
his hat the genius that can bring within
The reach of his dependent countrymen
a button that can be put on with a screw
driver or monkey-wrench.-Cincinpadti
breakfast Table.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-02-02
"OId ST" on the Telephone.

Old ST heard something about the
telephone. and endeavored to enlighten
his friends:
" Now de convenshuns OBJ man is
wonderfully"
50 What arr de new impeachment dat
de foxes is laborin' under now?" quer-
led Pete.
"Well, yer's heerd tell oh de telegraf,
whar runs on de wiah from pole to pole,
and talks hyde tip-tap moshunP"
/. "I'se seed dati"
"-pen agin yer's heerd oh de fourno-
gryfy, dat jess obertyes what de speaker
says on de spot by de congregashun OBJ
de fust prinserpulls; which arr de pot
hooks an rafters oh de writing-book?"
"Oh, yes, dat's preockerpied my ten
ton too!'' 5#
''Well, dis heah telerfone jess lays
ober dem all wus,d dan totin' water ter
de elemphint fer er free pass do ober
crawlin' in onder de kanvassi''
''An' whar kin de tellerfone do dat
hit am so solidP''
"W'y, yer jess goes long an sees er
scrter young woodin dinnah beli-yer
picks it up, talks in de big end, de voice
nanscommitts hitself long de wiah, an
de foxes in de mex State heahs what yer
says jess same as eff dey wuz in de edjin-
min room wild de doah open!'' .'i y ''
a'Aw, 60 way! You's talkin' ez ef
yer thought all we niggers done loss all
our gumpshun!'' Htf
"Hit's er BON fack-hope ter die eff
taint. Oar aint't no hoodoo bout dis
biznessl'
"Look here, ole man, you wants ter
go home an hang ar hoss-sho ober yo'
ears ter keep de witches from roostin'
in em!" r.
"Dat's allus de way wild you niggers
muffin amt nebber done fer yer dat
yer don't try to go back on hit!''
elbow ar dat?''
"Kase dis heah tellerfone ar de
prime 'spensashun OBJ proverdence fer
de inclusive benefit of de culled race.
Whar's de use OBJ han'-writin'? Whar's
de needcessity OBJ skoolls and unervarsi-
ties! Whar's de 'vantages OBJ high-tone
eddicashun, when emmy kinder niger
kin jess holler in de telephone, ager-
tate de wlah an talk bizness wild emmy
OBJ de folks outer town? OATS what 1
wants ter kno' fun de 'sembly!''
The telephone was unanimously in
dorsed. d.-AtJGpsta (Ga.) Constitution.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-02-02

The marriage of King Alfonso to his
cousin, the Princess Mercedes, third
daughter of the Duke de Montpensier.
was celebrated at Atocha Church, in
Madrid, on the 23d, with great
splendor. After the ceremo-
MES the King and Queen were escorted
to the Royal Palace by grand cortege,
while bells were rung and sa1vos of ar
tillery pealed forth in honor
of the event. The whole city presented
very gay and animated appearance.
The Pope, who is the Kings godfather,
sent by the Apostolic Delegate we'd
ding-ring blessed by his Holiness and a
rose of diamonds for the Queen The
Duke de Montpensier gives his daughter
25,O00,0O0 francs, in addition to a great
quantity of diamonds and wonderfully
rich trousseau. The Kings presents
to his bride were also marvels
of richness and beauty. At night
the city was splendidly illuminated
Thousands of foreigners and visitors
from the provinces came to Madrid to
witness the festivities, which were an
nounced to last five days, and consist of
illuminations, races, bull-fghts, fire
works, special theatrical performances
and other features. A six weeks season
of Italian opera will also be inaugu-
rated.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-02-02

IT is stated, upon the alleged author
ity of Representative Buckner, that a
careful estimate of the friends of the Sill
yer bill shows that more than two-thirds
of the members of the House are in
favor of silver measure of liberal pro-
visions, but he doubted whether the
Bland bill would pass In the Senate
he had been informed that they could
also get two-thirds on a reasonable
measure, and it was their intention to
bring this question to an issue as soon
as possible, in order to relieve this coun-
try from its present suspense.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-02-02

A BILL has passed both Houses of the
Pennsylvania Legislature providing that
any director, manager, or agent, or
other officer of any corporation who
shall sign or otherwise assent to the pub
lication, either generally or privately,
to the stockholders of such corporation
of any untrue official written or printed
statement of the business or affairs there
of, which statement shall have ten
dency to give to the shares of stock in
such corporation a greater or less ap-
parent value than they should really
possess, or otherwise defraud any per-
son or body corporate, shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor and be liable to
a penalty of not more than $4,000, and
to be imprisoned in the county Jail for
a period of not less than six months nor
more than two years.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-02-02

MR.. CHAFFEE has introduced in the
Senate, and Mr. Crfttenden in the
House, the bill agreed on by the Kansas
Pacific people to compel the Union Pa
cific to pro-rate. It provides that the
Union Pacific shall charge on all freight
and passenger traffic, originating at or
beyond the terminal points of this road,
mileage rate equal to the least through
rate charged or received directly or in
directly by said company; this obliga-
ton to be respectively between the
Union Pacific, the Kansas Pacific, the
Denver Pacific, the Burlington and
Missouri River and the Nebraska
and Sioux City Railroads. The
Denver Pacific is declared an extension
of the Kansas Pacific. There shall be
no discrimination by any road in the
manner of handling or transit. THE
penalty of disobedience shall be for
feiture of the rights, franchises and priv
ileges of the road SO offending The
bill authorizes the Secretary of the In
terror to appoint a commission of three
persons to determine all questions in
controversy, with power to summon
witnesses, and the Attorney-General is
authorized to bring action in any Cir
cult Court of the United States by quo
a0Grr0'ato against any road which vio-
lates this law
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-02-02

THE Senate Committee on Finance
recommend the passage of the bill in
troduced by Judge Davis exempting in
solvent savings banks from the pay
ment of the Government tax in all cases
where such payment would reduce the
assets to be realized by depositors The
bill simply contsmplates that the Gov
ernment shall waive its claim for the
benefit of other and far more needy
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-02-02

A LONDON dispatch of the 23d says: /:
Stafford Northcote was to-day waited
upon by delegation of the Conserva-
tive members of Parliament, and during
the conversation which followed regard
ing the Eastern question, the Chancellor
said the Government intended to pro-
tect both Constantinople and Gallipolis,
and, unless things changed, the Gov
ernment might ask a money vote Thurs
day. The British fleet has been ordered
from Malo Bay to Besika Bay.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-02-02

WE can't say that the world is grow
ing better, but we have been repeatedly
assured by prominent citizens that it is
good deal harder now to get trusted
for pound of crackers than it used to
be to steal barrel of pork.-Free Press.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-02-02
CURRENT TOPICS.

1HE Silver and anti-Resumption mem
bers of the House of Representatives,
without distinction of party, held con-
ference on the evening of the 21st.
Judge Buckner, of Missouri, presided,
and Mr.. Phillips, of Kansas, acted. as
Secretary. Two committees of, seven
members each were appointed
one to attend to all matters
pertaining to and in advancement of the
passage of the measures indicated, to be
designated as the Executive Committee.
and the other to attend to the collection
OF money, circulation of documents.
etc., to be styled the Finance Commit
tee. The principal speakers of the
evening were Mr.. Ewing, of Ohio, and
Gen. Butler, of Massachusetts. The
meeting is said to have been entirely
harmonious. -.s
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-02-02

CORRESPONDENCE has taken place
between Repre sentative Glover, Chair
man OF the Committee on Expenditures
In the Treasury department, and Presi-
dent Hayes; touching the proposed in
vestigation of alleged abuses in said De-
partment. The President assures Mr..
Glover that he shall be glad to cooper
ate heartily with the committee in the
proposed investigation; and assurance
IS given to all subordinate officers that
the fact of their testifying before the
committee shall not be used to their
prejudice.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-02-02

In pursuance of a resolution adopted
by the st. Paul River Improvement
Convention, a memorial has been
prepared and presented to Con-
gress, asking for the nee
essary legislation and appropriations for
the permanent Improvement of the cham
mel OF the Mississippi River from St. Paul
to New Orleans. The amount asked for
in single appropriation is 81, 900, 600, /
and it is estimated that S7,OOO;OOO in all
will be required to permanently com
plete the work
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-02-02

THE Secretary of the Treasury de-
cides that the Department can not re-
ceive for collection and deposit drafts
issued by bankers and others in pay
ment of subscriptions to the per cent
loan. 1t is suggested that banks and
bankers can make deposits with the As
sistant Treasurers through correspond
ents in cities that have Sub-treasury
offices.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-02-02

THE committee representing the St
Paul River Improvement Convention
are petitioning Congress for standing
committee of II members to whom shall
be referred all matters pertaining to the
improvement of the Mississippi and its
tributaries.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-02-02

DISPATCHES OF the 10Th from Com
stantinople are to the effect that the
Turkish delegates have been ordered to
sign peace preliminaries, and as the
Porte is'said to have accepted the Rus
sian conditions, peace is regarded as
virtually concluded. The arrangement
is said to satisfy Russian military honor
without the occupation of Constanti-
nople.