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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-30
A Disgrace to America.

N. Y. Sun.
The cause of Free Cuba has re-.
ceived staggering blow; a blow
that if not fatal, is by far the sever
est which that sacred cause has
ever yet sustained.
After fighting heroically for nine
years the most renowned of the
Cuban leaders have capitulated.
All the Generals of the Central
Department have surrendered 10
the Spanish Commander i'll Chief,
and are now being used by him to
induce their companions in arms,
in the other department, to follow
their example.
1t is hard to inculpate men who
for so many years, almost entirely
selfsupp0rting and Self-dependent,
and pittpd against such odds, have
held their own in a thousand fights,
and made all the world wonder at
their valor and constancy. But it
is harder to hear that men who had
long since earned Immortality, have
bartered it for the paltry boon of a
few years of dishonorable life.
In another column we publish
what is known; and that Is sad
enough. It leaves little room for
hope. But Maceo and Roloff, in the
Eastern and Villas Departments,
may still spurn the Spanish offers,
and add their names to Cuba's roll
of honor, by dying for liberty.
For THIS catastrophe our own
cOuntrymen are far from blameless.
They have stood by and allowed
handful of struggling American
heroes to he blotted out of exist
ence by Spanish tyranny.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-30
More WarIike.

--latest European news are decf>
dedly more warlike. Russia, In>
stead of Great Britain and austria,
now seems disposed to ''push
things She wants the Brit ish
fleet to clear out of the sea of Mar
mora, and calls upon the European
powers to make England observe
the Treaty OF Paris. She also inti>
mates a disposition to go into a
European Congress with England
left out, if the latter will not take
part in it without the pledges which
she requires of Russia. The gener-
al tenor of the news is that the
other powers are satisfied with
what Russia proposes to lay before
the Congress, and that Great Britain
alone stands out in opposition.
On the other hand, we have 1e-
port that the British Minister re-
fuses assent to the Turkish stIpula>
ton that the Russian troops may
embark for home near CONSTANT
nople; and we are told that both
E gland and Russia are having more
torpedo boats constructed. The war
feeling seems to run high in both
St. Petersburg and London, and
some believe war to be inevitable.
All these things help to make the
situation very critical and threaten
ing at this time. But the peace in,
terests are also powerful, influential
but not ex"itable, aid the calm
Judgement of even the most obsti
nate statesmen must convince them
that Il renewal of the War in Europe
even if confined to England and
Russia would be terribly disastrous
to both without reasonable hope of
any compensating benefits to either.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-30
State Sunday School Convention.

In view of the fact that the Inter
national Sunday ScAOol Convention
will be held at Atlanta GA on the
17th of April, and it being desirable
to have our State represented in
chat body, the committee have de-
signated Friday, April 10Th, and
the city of jackson as the place for
holding the first meeting Of the
State Sunday School Convention of
Mississippi. We earnestly and cor
daily Invite all Sunday School
workers, OF all Protestant demons
nations, to attend, and come pre-
pared to give others the benefit of
their experience and success in
conducting Sunday Schools. Each
Sunday School will be entitled to
one delegate. Superintenden:s are
requested 10 bring the subject be-
fore their schools, with the view to
the election of a delegate. All who
expect to attend should notify the
Chairman of the Committee before
the LIST of April, in order that homes
may he assigned them during their
stay.
Snoulu the railroad grant reduced
rates to delegates, due notice will
be given.
Gen. A. P. Stewart, Chancellor of
the University of Mississippi, has
been invited to deliver the opening
address on Friday night.
The Convention will organize at
10 O'Clock a. M, Friday.
VIM. j. Brown, Jr., Methodist
School.
Whit field Griffith, Baptist School.
Fl. MuSgrove, Christian School.
Oliver Clifton, Episcopal school.
Committee of Arrangements.
Papers throughout the State will
o lige by calling attention to the
foregOing.-JacksOn Times.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-30

The spectacle at the recent seat
of war in Asiatic Turkey will rank
with the most terrible in history.
There is danger, with the app, zach
OF warm weather, that the 20 900
victims of typhus imbedded in the
snow and mud near Erzeroum, will
infect the country for hundreds of
leagues around. In Europe, the
blood-drenched battlefelds of Bull
garia bid fair to repeat the story of
the Roman Oampagna, where the
ai- for ages was poisoned by the
multitude of the slain. The efforts
of the International Sanitary CONS
mission in dealing with this fright>
full state of affairs deserve the
support of both public and private
benevolence.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-30

Although mistress of the seas,
and already tenfold stronger there
than Russia, England is still collect
ing war ships wherever she can find
them. She is said to have bought
four ironc!ads ordered by, the Turks,
the iroUclad Independence built
for Brazil, large irUnclad built for
Japan. besides putting in commits
sion the Wivern, an ironclad built
for the Confederacy. Couldn't we
improve the shining hour by trading
off to England some of our old
ironclads?
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-30

A late Washington telegram says
that 1.-The Senate Railroad Commit.
tee was ready, not only to recom-
mend a favorable report upon the
Texas Pacific Railroad bill, but also
t. order an adverse report upon the
Southern Pacific bill. The friends
of the latter have agreed to make
no further opposition in Committee,
10 the favorable action of the Texas
Pacific measure. provided that the
Senate Pacific bill should be placed
on the Sen ate calendar without the
accompanying adverse report. The
bill recommended for passage is al>
1n"st copy of the measure adopted
by the majority of the House Com
mittee."
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-30

The Mississippi State Medical
Association will hold its tenth
annual session in the city of Jacks
SON, commencing the first Wednese'
day, the Sd day of April, 1878.
Members of the Association are
urged to be prompt in their atten~
dance. All medical men, in good
standing in their profession through
cut the State are cordially invited
TO be present,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-30

Senator David Davis has quietly
met and quietly vanquished SeDa-
tor Conkling. The latter was adyo-
Eating a bill, reported from the
Committee on Claims, to send to
the Court of Claims the Holiday
ease for adjudication, and directing
that court to receive in evidence a
number of ex parte affidavits upon
which to base it's adjudication.
Judge Davis protested calmly
against a special act to instruct a
court to make decision On other
than competent testimony. and the
Senate concurred with him. Mr..
COnkling had the good sense to
make 10 further fight.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-30

The New Orleans PicGy,tne says
that sEcounterfelt five dollar bills
on several of the Chicago national
banks are being largely circulated.
FifIies ON the Central Bank of
New York City, and twenties on
the Treasury are also being passed
here, especially upon railroad and
boat companies. A new counters
felt FIVE Cd the Pocasset National
Bank of Fall River, Mass, made
lis appearance Yesterday.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-30

Reports have been received CT
the capsizing and sinking of the
British naval training ship Euridiee,
off the Isle Of Wight, in a storm.
There are only two survivors res
ported. It IS believed that the
Euridice had about 800 passengers,
20 officers and seamon of which go
were young men in training, besides
about 20 officers and men taken on
5udld at BERN HaA.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-30
Assessors must call on each tax

Assessors must call OH each tax
payer and have him to list his taxa
BILE property, except in counties
where the compensation is less than
two hundred dollars ; in these the
Board of Supervisors may older
that the taxpayers of each election
district shall meet the assessor at
their respective polling place.
Columbus Democrat.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-30

The Marksyille BMLetn says that
thers IS a lady in Avoyefles parish
who has buried two Nsi5ands, both
veterans of the war of 1912, and
wants TO know if she is entitled to
pensions as the widow of both.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-30

The Summit Times states that
smallpox of virulent type is rag :
ing in the eastern part of the coun-
ty, and IN the neighborhood of
Johnston station. The same paper
calls on the Board Of Supervisors
to adopt stingent sanitary measures
at once,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-30

A New Yorker ate a Welsh rab>
bit and drank six glasses of lager
before going to bed. He dreamt
that he saw Bob IngersoIl in his
hight shirt, with a pitchfork, chas-
Ing the devil over an Illinois
braifie-Nct0 York Post.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-30

Beecher is going to California,
and says he intends to stop at Salt
lake City. The Mrs. Youngs may
select him as the successor of
Brigham,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-30

Montgomery Blair assures his
friends tlfat he will not desist agita-
ting the Presidential question until
She expiration OF Hayes term.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-30

There is one lot Of forty acres in
north Georgia that has ielded over
one million dollars. in gold since
fhe war.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-30
,ia1 Journal City Of Canton
sATURDAY, MARCR sd, ISIS.

GA n T o n, MIS- S.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-30

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-30

fhe war.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17

Perry, a son-in-law of Rev. DR.. Jno. S.
Martin, and a member of the Baltimore
Conference M. E. Church South, but who,
from i'll health, has not been in the active
ministry for some time, died at his resi-
dence on Beverley street, Sunday morn
ing, of consumption. He leaves a widow
and four children. He was buried on
Monday from the Methodist Church, Rev.
Mr.. Robey conducting, and Rev. Drs.
Harris and Manly assisting in the funeral
services.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17

WE have just learned that DR.. J. M.
Shelton and VIM. W. Mays, ESQ.,, both
of Nelson county, have leased for term
of years that beautiful summer resort
known as the mountain Top HOTEL" Sit
uated Immediately ia Rockhsh Gap on top
OF the Blue Ridge in Augusta county,
short distance from Alton Depot on the
East, and the neat village OF Waynesooro
on the West side Of the mountain.
The Hotel has been recently reitted and
refurnished with new and elegant furnl-
ture throughout, and in the hands OF
Messrs. Shelton and Mays, gentlemen OF
enterprise and means, will we aouot noS
prove a most delightful resort during the
warm season.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17

CguRcH AcTIvITIEs.-The fair held by
the sI,;ttle Sisters of the First Presbyte-
rian church, at Grange Hall Friday nlght
yislded the handsome sum OF $3.50. Inc
Luther Aid and Won Bora societies OF the
lutheran church are preparing for a
Mother Goose concert. The ladies OF the
Bapt;st church have fixed tonight at the
residence of MIR, Richard Hawkins for
dime sociable for the benefit OF their
church.
At the Baptist Church, Sunday, Rev.
S. c. Clopton, preached for Dr. Manly
who preached at Harrisonburg IN the
morning and Mt. Crawford in the after
noon. The pulpit of the Methodist church
was filled by Rev. Mr.. BOBBY.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17

YOUT HFU-L Dung
Fayette Haines, a nephew of our well
known tobacconist, Mr.. Chas. E. Haines,
has opened peanut stand on Haines' cor
ner, under the awning of the tobacco store.
Now that Staunton has followed the ex-
ample of other large cities, and boasts of
a peanut stand, our envious neighbors can
no longer dispute her title to citizenship.
Encourage the boy and don't let the en-
terprise fail. There is little enough Of it
among the boys.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17
c. c. WHEAT has FRESH PEAS.
NEW BEETs at G. c. WHEAT'S
-lllay1O-2t

BAZAAR GLovE-FTTTING PATTERNs-NOtwithsta
ding the nominal price at which these patterns
sold, the original model of each and every pat
tern here represented was procured by us at cost
of $25 in gold The grace and elegance impaired to
the figure by the Of these patterns is the result of
an experience which only a Moschcomitz or Worth
can produce. Our patterns are cut so perfect, and
directions written so plain that any persons of ord
nary intelligence can cut and make their own gar
ments. This certainly is great saving of expense
in these times of commercial depression. The style
of every pattern is simple, but eegant the fit is alb
solutely perfect. If dressmakers would study their
best interest they would use patterns coming from
the hand of so eminent an artist Ladies should
lose no time in ordering them from the Agent at
Green's Notion store, 5th and Broad street,
Richmond, Va. Cut this out for future reference.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17
Distribution Of the New York Bows.

The Agent of the N. Y. Children's Aid
Society, arrived Friday morning with ten
boys for distribution, and took them to
Mr.. W. B. Hyde's boarding house. All
were well dressed. and those who talked
at all seemed quite bright, a little one of
five years being noticeably so. Maj. H.
M. Bell, and Messrs Fl. D. Peck, J. E.
Guy and Capt. T. G. Morton of the Y. M.
c. A., arranged plan for their distribu-
ton, there being many more applicants
than there were boys. They were distrib-
uted as follows:
Burkstown; Herman W eland, aged 6 years, to A:
j. Miller, MiddlebrOok; Anthony Waterman aged
IA to Jacob Harnsberger, Barterbrook; Chas Ellis,
aged 10 years, to Jno. W. Newman, New Hope;
Stuart's Draft; R. 81. Fredercks aged IL years, to
A. ii. Shuey, Churchvie; Henry FreeSe, aged 8
years, to Jas. Henderson, Arb0r Hill; Charley
Phillips, aged years. to G. S. Craig Craigsville;
Vile; Hugh Wigs, aged Is years, to II. Goodloe,
Goshen
WIN. Field, Anthony Waterman, and
Erick Oakland left the homes assigned
them in few hours, but the rest we be-
lieve have stuck. AS the homes all
reached are excellent in this county, and
the boys had not stayed long enough to
try them, the fact seems to be that they
wouldn't likely be satisfied anywhere, and
the fault lies in themselves.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17

BURSTING THROUGH BRIDGE.-Sun-
express train on the e. & o. Road, under
Capt. Smith, was entering the covered
bridge at Goshen, the rear truck of the
tender broke, throwing the two freight
cars attached to the train off the bridge
way. Both burst through opposite sides
of the bridge and hung over the river be-
low, the contents of vegetables and dry
goods being emptied in considerable guam
tity into the water below. The engine
and passenger, mail and express cars re-
manned on the track. The wreck was
cleared, and in four hours the train pro-
c9eded. The bridge was not much
damaged.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. Jas. G. Riley, an
old and well-known citizen of this county,
living for many years near this city, was
paralyzed on Wednesday the 18th, inst, at
the residence of his daughter, in Ludlow,
county, KY, and died in a few hours. His
children here were Immediately telegraph
ed the sad news. His remains will be
brought heref for interment.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17

THE NEW REGIsTRATIoN.-T regis
tration and revision of lists closed yester-
day evening at shutdown, with the follow
ing result:
Ward No. Whites, 1888; colored, 81
total, 44O. Ward No. 2.-White, 346;
colored, 13s-total, 4s4: Total of whites
in the city, 729; total colored, 1876; total
white and colored, 924.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17

Acc1DENT.-Saturday morning as the
G. & o. Eastern bound train was about
leaving, Messrs. J. D. Lavell and VIM. j.
Turner were standing on the step of one
of the coaches which broke as the train
moved off. Mr.. Turner was thrown down
near the track and badly bruised, while Mr..
Lavell had narrow escape from being
thrown under the train.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17

CHURCH NoTEs.-Sunday was very in
clement and the congregations were all
small in the morning. Rev. DR.. Bowman.
OF Harrisonburg, preached two of his clear
and convincing sermons at the First Pres
byterian church morning and night, his
pulpit at home being filed by Rev. VIM.
E. Baker.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17

GOOD SHooTINa.-The best shoe ting
yet done by the Staunton Shooting club
was made at its meeting last Friday. Mr..
Eugene Peyton struck every ball Of the
10 and Mr.. VIM. F. Summerson struck 9
out Of the 10. The worst shooting was
also made, one member of the club mis-
sing all ten balls.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17

COLORING BUTTER.-It would be we'll
for those Of our country friends given to
the practice, to know that the coloring of
the butter brought to Staunton for sale
facilitates its spelling, and that colored
butter is so much complained of that it
can only be sold at a lower price.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17

CIRCUIT COURT, GRAND AND PETIT
JURoRs.-The Circuit Court will COM
mence on the first day of June next at 10
O'Clock. The following is list OF the
Grand Jury; drawn to serve at this term !:
Middle River district.-Dr. B. F. Walker,
Thornton G.. Stout, Henry A. ShoWalter,
Charles S. Patterson, and David Alexan
der Beverly Manor. F. Sterett, Da-
vid Speck, Henry Harrison, Isaac Hepler;
Riverheads George B. Rusmiseu, David
F. Miller, John S. McCorkle, George W.
Mcclure; South River.-John FL. Hodge,
Jacob Slower, John e. Guthrie, John A.
Gilkerson; North River.-R. H. Buckner,
John H. Ruebush, Silas Ruebush, DIR.
George T. Robson, Hiram Huffman; Pas
tures.-John S. Guy, Robert S. Craig.
Also the following list of Petit Jurors
have been drawn to attend this court on
the 5th day of June, viz; Pastures.-David
A. Sieg, Logan Turner. A. M. Talley ;
Beverly Manor.-John Southards, Green
M. Thacker, Brooke Eskridge; Middle Ri
yer.-William d. Anderson, VIM. I. Bow
ers. Samuel M. Finley; North Rlver.-
James F. Bell, Charles W. Blair, John
V. Bell South River.-Bernard E. Kelser,
George W. Coiner, Henry G. Kindig; III
verheads.-A. A. Sproul, William 8.
Smith, John NJ. SWartzel.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17

A BODY ROOTED OUT OF THE GROUND.
When the body Of Jessie Rhodes, who
disappeared in the snow storm, was found
a few days ago, it was buried near his
house but, the ground being rocky, could
not be inferred more than two feet. On
top of the ground were placed heavy
stones, and quantity of logs, but the
hogs moved all off, and the old mans body
was found, last week, again on top the
earth. 1t was buried again still more Sc
curely.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17

AN {MpRovEMENT.-The old entrance
to the Baptist church has been removed
and replaced by anew handsome one winch
is decided improvement, adding much
to the convenience and greatly to the ap-
pearance of the building.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17

FINE SToCK.-Messrs. Norman &
Crawford, of Fort Defiance, advertise for
sale the thoroughbred bull Monarch of
Pattersondale. This is rare opportunity
for our breeders of blooded stock to secure
a really fine animal.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17

THANKS Our thanks are Cue Senator
John W. Johnston for copy Of the Mes
sage and Documents Of 1878, also to Rep
resentative John T. Harris for important
Public Documents.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17
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SERIOUS CHARGE.-Last Saturday j.
T. Eubank was arraigned before Magis-
trates Eskridge and Lickliter, charged by
Deputy Sheriff Lightner, with having as
deus Woods, whom the Deputy Sheriff had
put in charge of some COWS of Eubank's
that he had levied on. The charge being
a grave one the Magistrates continued the
case to hear more evidence for the de-
fence.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17

nON'T DESPOND.-If there is anything that is
~ calculated to test the composition Of a per-
SON It IS an insidous cough the forerunner of con
SUMPTION that most fatal of human Affections. In
victim, who at first has slight cold, but neglects to
use the proper remedy until too late. Others are af
fiicted with Bronchial, Asthmatc, Catarrhal or
some Of the many diseases to which the throat and
lungs are subject Don't Despond. While there. is
PERSONS life is when he gives way to despondency,
Remember, all these complaints which are SO pre-.
yalent, and 50 fatal can be cured BY "Dr. swaynes
single Is cent bottle will prevent much suffering
and risk Of Ire Being the favorite prescription OF
one of PhiladelphiaS most eminent Physicians it
can be relied on. Trial bottles Is cents; Large size
may3-1y
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17

Address, Holiday will ,on the 18th
of June, deliver the annual address before
the Lee s. Jackson Literary Society of the
Wesleyan Female Institute, in connection
with the final exercises of that institution.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17

ssTTCHING PILEs"-Is one of the most annoying
i diseases in the world, and all can find prompt
and certain relief by the use. Of "Swayne's Oint-
ton, intense itching, particularly at night VIM p.
Grove, U 5 Marshal's office, Harrisonburg, Va,
writes Il suffered twenty years from this terrible
permanent relief until / had used Swayne's Oint
ment' 1t also cures letter. pimples, all crusty,
scaly itchy skin diseases, leaving the skin clear and
smooth without a blemisf. Sent by mail to any adj
dress, on receipt of price-50 cents box. Address
letters to Dr. Swayne & Son. $50 North Sixth Street
Philadelphia. Sold by leading Druggists.
may3-1y
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17
Commercial.

STAUNToN, May, 16th 1875
Flour-Extra, s4sO@$a,9o; Superfine, 81. 3O@s4 IS
Family, $5;25@s5 IS; Wheat--Fultz, $l.05
Bacon 6@7, (hog round}; Lard 8@1Oc. Salt-$l.75
Sugar-9c@l4e; Mealr,o56@6O; Molasses-5Oc@$l
ButterI2Oc: Eggs-to cents; Timothy Seed,
Pork $4.50@$4.75; Dressed Turkey 7c; Dressed
Chicken, SC; Wool washed 35c, unwashed Csc
REMARKS.
Our wheat market has declined considerably, and
milers not inclined to bny either in the county
and city, but are preparing for the new crop which
promises to come in earlier than usual and the quail
ty and yield promises to be very large.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-17

A GOOD SIZED FIsH.-On Monday
x,orninp last Yeager & Co. butchefed a
sturgeon weighing S47 pounds-the largest
fish ever brought to Staunton.