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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-05-25
WIT AND WISDOM.

Lo. the poor Indiani whose countenance
benign,
Enables him to make a good tobacco sign.
-HackensacE Republican.
THE income tax should not go below
SIC, 900 per annum. We are willing to
sacrifice oursef that the balance of the
profession may be saved.-Dan6nry
Nesos.
A YOUNG man of 20 recently took as
a wife Pennsylvania widow of so, the
sole proprietress of a couple of paying
petroleum wells. He loved not wisely
but two wells.-Inter-Ocea
EDISON has perfected fog-horn that
can be heard 10 miles, but when it comes
to an invention for getting his hired girl
up in the morning he smiles sadly and
falls to musing on the Utica
Observer. Hr3p~ yref-l
"GooD moose for me, remarked the
prisoner, looking above his head. y The
next minute the Sheriff hit the mule q
whack and the wretched victim was,
dancing with his feet % inches above
the buffalo grass.-HaUkeye. Id~
WHEN you find q man who claws
over all the papers on the desk, looks
through the drawers, searches every
pocket in his clothes, and explores the
regions above his ears in search of his
lead pencil, and finally finds it between
his teeth don't lend him money-he is
absent minded.-Keokuk Constitution. y
s.WHY don't you trade with me?"
Get Hao To- h.
Usher the other day. Because" was
the characteristic reply, IS you-hase new
err asked me, sir. have looked all I
through the papers for an invitation, in
the shape of an advertisement, but in
vain. 1 never go where I am not invit-
ed, sir. ''-HarJord Times.
A FRIEND in New York very kindly
mails us copy of a bank-note detector,
with which he is connected. We have
no use for the thing at all. We have
tried it and it won t work. Every night
we place it in our pantaloons pocket,
and in the morning carefully withdraw
it. 1t is of no use.i We fail to detect
any bank-notes in the pocket.-Joliet
Sun.
SONGS OF SUMMER.
The golden light OF sunset
Shines on the corn.fields ronnd,
And the breeze, as it passes over,
Makes a sweet, ripping sound.
i;ss ia t-Spectator-
The bees and saws are buzzfng WI r
u Down in the lumber mill,
While astride of the old mares crupper
huge horse-fy sits still. .-s.
Hs -Poughkeepsie Telegraph.
In the shimmering of the twilight
The skeeter doth appear,
And eyes the end of the maiden's nose
With q cruel, wicked leer.
-Ne1o York Express.
In the dark and solemn midnight
The bed-bug goes to work,
And the sleeper wakes and scratches,
Swearing like an angry Turk.
-NorTistosrn Herald.
But in the morning just as day dawns,
The gorged insect doth retire,
And the man falls into balmy snooze,
While his wife is kindling the fire.
burlington Harkeye- r.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-05-25

the deed that IL sbou,d never he used To-
political or sectarian nurposes.n
JAMES E. ANDERSON, Supervisor o.
Registration of East Feliciana Parish
Louisiana, at the last Presidential election
who is charged in the preamble to the inves
tigation resolution introduced by Repre-
sentative fotter with having irauduientil
changed tne result OF said eiection' ma
written letter to Mr.. Potter denying tne
of;e;sI acts NV anv ;nnsr,,s, ,rihmnaI ''
/ GrN THoMas n DAxrN. the noted
ia. shot .nd c.nt.,r ~ The Ar,or;c,r la
,..u, Ia s,,daar,,, ~, az. mr. - 49,,
4 S;s..ss ~ ~"
Cor DrrrrRr sRocurpr.u weTl
.ro,.,,, ,o- h,s h.ro;. d.,.ns. ~ p.,,or,
d,,r;,a tha Erarco-C.r,.n 1v.r ard man,.
her of the Chamber NJ Denuties died sud.
denly AZ paris on tho nh
IT, p-.s;dont h.a ,;,..o, A..
o.'uo"c Aoo anu
smith, d., OF Cincinns.l, Collector OF In.sr'
mai revenue ior tne fIrs1 Distrlc' Oh on1o'
c.ce VENEER 10 DC remoseo' uus.avus S''
TIw' nuiseyo, Sus.no =. 81 Lou,s ;
Sonn n. Smy.n' VI Nor.n Naion"A' 70 DC
minister nesiuen' ""u A'
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-05-25
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

sonian Institution, the well known astrono-
mer, died suddenly on the 18th.
THE late Charles Morgan owned l7O
miles of railroad, and over 20 steamships,
whose employees and their families number
ed over 8 1000 persons. He endowed a semi
nary in his native village of Clinton, Con-
nectieut, at cost of 100000, providing in
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-05-25
Pretty and Touching Mule Story.

A carload af mules en- route to Cali
fornia from the far East were unloaded
here last Wednesday for rest. One of
them sighted the green sagebrush and
rushed hungrily towards it for a luscious
feed. He nipped off a mouthful of the
fragrant bush, chewed it moment, spit
it out, bit himself and kicked to see if he
was dreaming, took another bite, and
then, with quivering lip, and the tears
coursing in torrents down his cheeks, he
lifted up his voice and prayed bray of
undisguised emotion. A peculiar brand
upon the animal was recognized by the
Indians as one used by their ancestors
hundreds of years ago, and his deep
emotion was no doubt caused by unex-
pectedly finding himself once more amid
the scenes wherein he had whiled away
the joyous, innocent hours of his child
hood.-ElkO (Nev.) Post.
The great forge of Creusot has just
dispatched for an Italian ironclad two
steel plates, weighing respectively 49,
600 and 1000 kilogrammes. They re-
quired special railway train construct
ed for the purpose. The recent expert
ments al Spezia show that vessels pro-
tected by these plates are absolutely i'm
Preferable by any missiles so far known.
A MAN named Tutin, who, during the
Commune, rose from selling fuel to be
General Secretary to the Ministry of
Agriculture and Commerce, has return
ed from exile and stood his trial in Paris
for illegally exercising public functions.
He was sentenced to five years. impris-
onment and ten years loss of civil
rights. NJ Jules Favre defended him.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-05-25

THE Republican Congressional Com
mittee have issued an address to the
public, in which they charge that the
adoption BY the House Of the Potter
resolution is the first step in deliber-
ately formed plan for the expul-
sion Of the President from Office,
and in proof thereof cite the ruling of
the Speaker of the House, who declared
the resolution was q privileged question
solely upon the ground that 1t involved
the question of the rightful occupancy
of the Executive Chair
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-05-25

MATTHEW MoSELEY, who retained
memories of the Revolutionary war and
was said to be ITO years old, has just
died near West Point, Ga.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-05-25

The Pennsylvania Republican State
Convention, held at Harrisburg on the
18th, nominated Gen. Henry M. Hoyt,
of Luzerne, for Governor. The plat
form Internationally opposes free trade
and sFgs9 Eoys4ment professions cf
home industries; recommends National
and State. legislation to u pre-
vent unfair discrimination in rates
Of freight end transportation
by chartered Companies; demands that
the General Government efficiently pro-
tect Southern Republicans in the main
tenance of their Constitutional priv
leges; and finally heartily endorses the
administration of Gov. Hartranft. The
platform entirely ignores the National
Administration.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-05-25

SECRETARY SHERMAN, having been
interviewed regarding the Potter reso-
luton of investigation, stated that SO
far As the proposed investigation in
Louisians was directed at him he
had no anxiety whatever, as he
had never written any letters or
sent any kilograms which he was not
perfectly willing should be inspected
by the House of Representatives and
the people at large. He added: al
devoted much time and careful atten-
ton to the subject, and am firm in the
conviction that the result, as declared
in Louisiana, falls short of doing justice
10 the Republican ticket"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-05-25

PRESIDENT HAYES is represented by
his intimate friends as not appearing in
the least disturbed by the proposed in
vestigation into the alleged election
frauds in Florida and Louisiana, of
which he says he never had the slight
est knowledge other than the published
accusations on the Democratic side. He
thinks it no more than right that the
frauds, If any were committed, should
be exposed, but is satisfied that such
exposure would not invalidate his title
to the Presidential chair, as this had
been settled and declared by commits
: sion constituted under solemn act of
Congress.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-05-25
CURRENT TOPICS.

THE Executive Council of the new Ma
tional party have recently been in ses-
sion at New York, for the purpose OF
devising plans for the thorough and sys-
tematic organization of the party in the
States, preparatory for the fall cam
paign. 1t is the intention of the Coun-
Gil, the Secretary said, to make Wig
ofoss fight next fall in all the
States, and a desperate and con-
cenrared effort will be made to at
leest obtain The balance Of power in
all those States whose Legislatures are
to elect United States Senators next
winter. They seel sanguine, he said, of
being successful in the States of Con-
necticut, Maine, New York, Pennsylva-
mia. Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wis
consin. California and Oregon. The
weak point in their organization, he
said, is in the South, and the cause of
that weakness is the poverty Of the peo-
pie and the want of money to carry on
an effective campaign.
REPRESENTATIVES MoReAN, of Mis-
souri,, has introduced bill declaring
the Introduction of Texas, Mexican or
Indian cattle into Missouri. Kansas or
Illinois from March to November of
each year, an offense punishable with
fine or imprisonment. 1t provides for
bringing legal proceedings in the United
Stss0 CouEts to restrain such move
meats at proper times, and Is aimed to |
take the place of the legislation of the
State of Missouri, that was declared un-
constitutional by the Supreme Court. on
tho ground that it interfered with the
power of Congress to legislate |
on the subject
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-04-13
Newsy Notes.

Mr. and Mrs Marlow, an old couple, we're
murdered and mutilated and burned near
Louisville, Ky, Monday.
The Columbus (Gal Enquirer prints this
diamond story: Professor J. T.. Bsssei,. Of
French Broad, n c., who is now in Wetump-
Ia, Ala, has diamond not only Of enormous
size, but Of remarkable pnrity. /, was found
by bls'vife, Mrs. A. II. Dnssett, on the tauk
Of the Cooza river, juot below the falls. within
the corporate limits Of Wetumpka. As soon
az the professor exhibited the stone he was
offered Sl0,O00.Ur il. lIo bad the stone. ex-
amiued by w. j. Preston, MATCHMAKER and
jewcler who pronounced it intriuScAlly worth
$4,000 lie will send i, 10 Now York to
nave it dressed"
Mr.. Chas. Z. Wars freight agent Of the
Baltimore aud Ohio railroad at Iagerstown.
was thrown from buggy with Mr Benz +.
Bond travelling agent Of the COMPANY near
Wayuesboro, Penus, ivauil, on Wednesday
week. They had started on a trip from Ha-
gerstown, aud while passing along the turn
pike tho horse suddenly SHE'D, aud oyor,urn-
ing the buggy. Mr. Bond had his leg broken
below the knee Mr. Ways was badly bruis-
ed, bu: escaped wiihou, other injury.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-04-13
The Double Tragedy in Virgiuia---A
Terrible Street Shooting Affair.


The Norfolk VTqiaj1a gives some enteres.-
ing particulars ia regard 10 the shocking street
shouting affair at EdStyille, the county seat oI
Northampton county, Va, on Thursday last, in
which Mr.. Sidney Pits was killed. aud Mr. Az
fred J. Ttom was perhaps m0rtaiy wounded.
According 10 the YUgiHiIl, some two week S
since Mr. Pitts bad announced his intention Of
going t1 81. Louis. aud being indebted for a
slight sum 10 the estate Il Mr. Elijah Brit
tugham, the late postmaster of EastyiIlo. OF
which estate Mr. Thom was curator, that gen
teman took legal steps to hold him 10 bail as
au absconding debtor. The county sheriff be-
ing sick the Wi. was placed in the hands Of
Mr. Culonna, the jai'or, to serve. Mr. Colonna
followed Mr. Pitts tO the Baltimore steamer at
Huuecr's landing. and aided by several par
ties. including Mr. Thom, attempted g. arrest
him. He refused 70 be arrested, claiming that
the jalor was not tic properly authorized Of
fcer to serve the process.
Mr.. pi,ts then proceeded 20 Baltimore. A
few days ago be returnoi 70 Eastvilc, and on
THURSDAY demanded an explanation from Thom
in the street for whit be considered an insult
in attempting t. have him arrested as an al
scorGins debtor, calling him, it is alleged, q
liar and scoundrel. Mr.. 1hom then drew a
navy Colt, revolver, and the firing commenced
with deadly earncstuess Each party fired
two shots. Mai1r Pitts fell to the ground shot
through the left breast, and died almost in
startly. and at the same time Mr. Thom fell,
shot through the face AID neck. The ball
having passed through The right che k, carried
away number Of teeth and portion Of the
awbone and buried itself in the neck. inaict-
ing. it IS supposed, mortal Injuries. i coro-
uer's inoues. was held few hours afterwards,
and a verdict was delivered in accordance with
the above facts
The body Of Mr.. Pitts was taken to Norfolk,
Va. where he was buried on Saturday last.
Sidney Pitts was the sou Of the late Judge L.
?. Pitts. of Norfolk. and a nephew Of United
States Senator Dennis. Of Nd. He was in the
22l wear Of his age. was young man Of good
education and prepossessing appearance. lie
graduated with the highest houOrs some years
AGO at the Bethel Academy, WaueDton, Va,
and was for a time assistant teacher AZ that iu-
s,ltution. Alfred p Thorn is a son OF DR..
W 4. Thom, o wel-snown physician Of
Ea,,yille. He is q Young lawyer Of fine pro-
mise. about twenty-thfee years Of age, and
graduate two years ago Of high standing in the
University Of Virginia He is a nephew Of
Dr. Pembroke Thom, Of Baltimore, and that
gentleman left yesterday afternoon 70 assist
in attending the wounded man. Mt. Thom
ia also grand nephew Of the late Gov Taze-
veil, Of Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-04-13
Berkeley Bits.
From ,Le Gerardstown Times !:

From ,be GerdTdstown Times
We regret to learn Of tho death Of Mrs
Sallie Brown, wife Of our respected fellow
citizon, Joseph Brown, Esq, which occurred
at "nunymeade,' at IA eaIly hour 90 Friday
morning.
We are informed that Mrs. Lncy Luitrell,
near Shanghai. committed suicide, during a
temporary alteration Of the mind Oh Thurs
day morning, by hanging herself on 4 piue
tree with piece Of bed cord. She was 10 her
Glst year.
We chronicle this week the death q young
Walter Snapp. last surviving son Of the late
Jacob II. SUapp, decd, which occurred at his
mothers residence in this place, last Friday
night, 10 the niueteeutb year OF bis age. A
sad fatality seems to attend this family. In a
little over six years, seven members Of 1.-THE
father and six children, the latter all ia the
bloom ADD yigor Of youih-have fallen victims
to that fell destroyer. consumption.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-04-13
an APRIL SONG.

Sweet April, whom you try, With your sunshine
and rour ky,
Your wiad breathing low snd your birds that
sing together,
Your u.isty blue that fils The lovs of The hils,
lou can make day of most cnchalting veath-
err
Bat on this lovely morning you have for Jour
atofn.ug
The Praselee Of my only love, my darling, ny
So you have NJ ned % Try, ui;h your i7asi inc
aul your ,sy,
To make this day the day of all thc yearl
Yet, April, Do your best, ui,h sofl wind from
the u.ss,
With .uaIi-lten the spriugiug srass, and tender
blue above
l.; your singing birds sing loudly, and your
flower look up proudly
So may you serve the lady OF my lovel
o month Of chansofu! mien-your day, may he
serene
Or your sobbing east wind may be bringing
rainy Wr8tacr--
Each IS a welcome day, for takes me nearer May,
When ny only love and shall be together
-ScriJHor for april.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-04-13
Cherlostown, Jefferson Co., ". Va,
OrF1cz IN "JErYEasos DUmDixG. :"
DEFERRED ARTICLES
Really en- Elegant Thing.

The new Rocky Mountain Tourist, just from
the press. is indeed an artistic gem. 10 point
Of eugravirgs, printing and descriptive il is
beyond all question one Of the handsomest
publications Of the character ever issued in
the United States. There are 10 this work no
less than sixteen Of Thomas Moran's exquisite
drawings, and among them his famous repro
duction Of tho Mount Of the Holy Cross OF
Moran's other matchless drawings are those Of
Grand, Glen, Marble, Knab aud Boulder
Canons, Twin Lakes, TeocaIl Mountain, etc.
Joseph Beard is represented BY Characteristic
hunting sketches, Bisbiug by several exceed
iugy attractive mountain sketches. Lancelot
by spirited drawings Of the remarkable rock
sculpture on White River, and Henry Worrall
by full-page views ct Veta Pass and Wagon
Wheel Gap as well AS large number Of other
very finely executed sketches IN different
portions Of the western country. Tho engra-
wings are for the most part large, the full
quarto pages Of the Tours. enable the show
lng 10 the iuest advantage plates seven by
ten inches The book comprises sXty-(0ur
pages, exclusive Of the cover, and printed as
It is on supersizcd and caendered paper Of the
richest finish, the effect throughout is superb
While a very model Of typographical beauty,
the Tourist is none the less practical in its
range Of information, time. distances, railroad
aud stage fares, hotel aud livery rates being
noted with uniform accuracy aud in so easy
aud pleasing a manner as to entirely relieve
the work ofeverythiug approaching the tedious
detail Of the average guide book. Containing
no advertisements Of whatever character. the
new Rocky Mountain Tourist is fit company
TO Picturesque America in any gcn.eman's
library. Specimen copy may be had without
cost by writing to ". +. White, Topeka, Kan.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-04-13

The Jackson CJsniy HraH, a spigLlly
paper. hits a good .dea harl upon the bead in
the following sensible remarks:
There is silver 10 tho bills and gold 10 tho
valleys Of West V.rgiaia; and though the
precious metals are deeply buried, yet they
may be found The farmer will lud them ia
tic furrow II he poughs deep and well. Tho
blacksmith win Enl them IN bis anvil, Il ho
strikes il steady and strong The carpenter
may cut it out of his timber, il he cuts il
morning aud evening, and cut il true. Tho
shoemaker vil inl it 90 bis waxel ends, aud
the tanner should look for il IN lis yats. They
are all arOu1d-eyerywhere. but they are
locked Up, DO, the locks always open under
the sturdy blows Of industry. Work IS the
key 10 tie vaults where the treasures Of tho
world lie bid.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-04-13

The Washington Stgr says: d" The fact tba,
The will Of Vanderbilt is contested, and also
that Of Samuel Wood, who bequeaibed nil
lion dollars to found a musical college in New
York city, shows The wisdom Of millionaires,
like W. W. Corcoran, George Peabody and
Peter Cooper, who carry out during their
LIE their plans Of pLilar.hrophy. taste or uiil-
ity."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-04-13
News and Times about Winchester.
From Tie TTmes:

From the Tines
The Shoe Factory is 10 be enlarged and neV
and improved machinery added for the manu-
facture Of meus shoes. At present only wo
mems shoes are made there. II is pleasant t
note tie success 0! the various manufacturing
establishments in Winchester
Mr. S. S. House has sold to ilr l. II Faux
ucr. Jr, his house on tho corner Of Braddock
and Cork streets. for 81 200 cash.
The firm Of Messrs. Gilbert & Meredith east
thecannon intended TO be placed in the Stone
wa! Cemetery.
Mr.. James II. Burgess has sold bis fine farm
to a gentleman from Michigan. at $50 per acre
The purchaser will take possession tie lst Of
September next.
Mr John Hoover, of Newtown, net wilh an
accident on Saturday while unloading hay
He ran the end Of the handle Of pitcbfork
into bis side, making sn ugly wound.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-04-13

Tha Fairmoaf f...I a5s ~ Arlfev j..
Csnaway. a s,i tr.uu iiaysr " Falfmcri,
+ sad d, iatc atscnrlel'aa .a.t wednesday
ui,h s2o01. which tc bad c.iiecisl hr a
clieat'
The Karaaia Caste ,ys iiai tie peoplo
u Ksnaela county d9 lot False tho. fcoi they
eai. nc7erthtlcss i!cre are. tWeniy-thfee acrcs
Of lad q each,mau, woman aud child IN tho
county. Ilisllrc allowance q land 70 each
inhabi;aut, tie GG-,iic says j. Il fair avcraso
pfoducilg,urss and muoh q it remarkably
fertile. Il says: "Wo buy from, noi only tho
neighboring counties bat from Ohio and Ken
tucky, bston beef mutton. lard butter. 0our,
corn, oats, hay, beans, houioy aud oil kinds
Of fruits.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-04-13
POETICAL.
OF FLOWERS.
BTnAuaIcg P. EAGAS.

There we're no roses I'LL the first child died,
No violets, our balmy-breathed heartsease,
No heliotrope. nor, buds 50 dear % bees,
The honey hearted suckle, no gold-eyed
And lowly dandelion, nor stretching wide,
Clover and coWslip cups, like rival seas.
Meeting aud parting, as ihc young spring
breeze
Runs giddy races. playing seek and hide.
For an flowers died when Eve ltfi Paradise,
And ail the world was iowerlrss awhile,
Until littls child was laid in cara
Then nom its grave grew viuler far its eyes,
And from i,. lips rose petals for its smile.
And fo an towers from that child's 1ca'h
took birth.
-g-rJns- f,r AprG
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-04-13
what Became Of the Other vic.

4 missionary rebuked sonih Sea Islander
f,r polygamy, whereat tho heather was murb
erieged. II Cay or two he came back 70 the
missionary with face radiant with joy.
"Me very good christian now" said he
Zone wife"
"Whs, did you DO wiib ihe o,hei7" asked
,he missionary.
{" Nc est ber OPP
This story is rcliiei in 4 Sunday rewsraref
-. s..L., lLc.eise. = = .,ue II !! .sn'i.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-04-13

Madam Restcll. woman of uuenvIsbls no.
.oreiy 10 New York city. who was 10 have
been tried on Monday morning for porsuipa
tho devilish' h'svocstlon Of on abortiooiss, CON-
mittcd siiclde on that morning ai her residences
on Fifth Avenue When found she was Ia
her bath tub, 10 a nudo condition. and heS
throat cut from ear 10 ear. She Is sold 10 havo
been worth half million dollars Independent
Of her TesIlo1cc, one Of tho finest ron Fifth
Avenue--eslmated 60 30 worth $3.50 600. not
including rs costly furniture. ~ the Iotos
club on. the evening after The suicide. John
Brougham read the announcement Of her
death, and inscribed the following opi,aph on
tho margin Of the newspaper:
'tOld Madam Restell.
That disciple Of hell
at her house Of Internal resort
Cut her throat in mere fun,
For it only was done
To make an April fool OF the court"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-04-13

The Chesapeake aud OHIO railroad was sold
a, auction in Richmond. Va on Tuesday. for
S2.75O. 1000. The purchase was made by a
committee in persuauce Of q plan Of reoIgani-
zstIon in which over uine-tenths Of the bond
holders under Chesapeake aud Ohio morigag
have uuited