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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22
The Potter Investigation. 5

WASHINGTON, June S.-Judge Levissee
was recalled to- day and made some correc-
tions in his previous testimony, the most i'm
portant being that he did not tell Asher he
would take S20000Q -ahd refuse to-aecept his
electoral certificate. Being asked If he had
any idea as to who signed his name to the two
last electoral certincates, he replied that he
Senator Ferry then appeared before the
'Committee and testified ut great length re.
garding the manner inwhieh, as4.re Sident OF
the senate, he received the returns froln the
various States. He testified that when he
from the messenger, Thomas c. NAnder
son, 'hss noticed an inforInality upon
the face of the document and informed
him of the fact; had no knowledge that
the return defective in containing but
one list of Electors: did not remember who
brought the second return, but Thought now
that 1t was not Anderson, the first messenger;
did not recollect that he had talked about the
informalities in the Louisiana returns to
members OF, his own party, but thought he
might have done so generally as in the case
of returns from other States. ..t
The Chairman here laid before the commit
tee "A communication from Stanley Matthews,
in which. awaiting himself ct his privileges
rs Il Senator, he declined to appear before
the Committee for examination. The only
knowledge he has. he says. of the
tanned in his correspondence with
Anderson, which is already in evidence be
which he has to give he prefers TO reserve
for the senate Committee, already appointed.
Alter some discussion, Mr.. Butler submitted
Il
Matthews he subptrnaed in due form to APP
pear before the Committee. Adjourned till
Monday.
WASuINGToN, June 10.-The only thing oil
especial interest in today's Investigation
WAS the production by Gen. Butler of n long
telegram dated Washington, Feb. -, isT7, al
dressed to Lieut. Coy Young and Alfred ID,
Lee, Columbus, o., in care Tor Gov Hay es
and signed Boulds Baker, secretary. Tile
telegram sets forth that ut a conference OF
Southern Republicans, southern Unionsts
and southern Wings, in view OF tine new era
expected by the natssuration of Governor
HAYES, and in order non srctionaliZf
Southern politics, etc. it was thought ad
Visilble to recommend II suitable selection OF
Cabinet councillors from the South and South
west. The names of the following gentle
men are therefore suggested senator Pool
OF North Carolina; Hon. John Hancock, OF
Texas; Col. x. T. Van Horn, OF Missouri
Gen. Joseph r.. Johnston, OF Virginia; sen
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22
Gen. Joe Johnston.

OF Gen. Joseph E. johnston, Col.
Avery, of Georgia, writes: "With all
his stern courage and powerful inteilec-
uality, Gen. Johnston is as tender-na-
tured as woman. This has been, strik-
ingly shown in his beautiful devotion TO
his invalid wife. This lady is a daughter
of the Hon. Louis Mclean, Of Della
ware, Representative United States
Senator, Minister, to England, twice
President jackson S Secretary of Treas
ury and State, and, finally President of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The
relationship of this couple-the distin-
guished soldier and the daughter of a
no less distinguished statesman lis an
exquisite picture of married harmony,
illustrating alike the chivalric manhood
of the one and the clinging gentleness
of the other"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22
About Governors.

There are but five States in the Union
where the chief magistrate is elected
annually. They are as follows. with
the amount of salary appended; Maine,
salary, $4,000; Massachusetts,, $4,000 /;
Michigan, $1,000, New Hampshire,
$1,000, Rhode Island. $1,000. The
following States have terms of two
years: Alabama, salary, $4,000; Con-
necticut, $4,000; Iowa, SO 1000; Kansas,
$4,000; Minnesota, $4,000; Nebraska,
$500; Nevada, $4,000; New York,
SIC, 900; Ohio, $4,000; South Carolina,
$500; Tennessee, $4,000 Texas,
$4,000 The following have terms of
three years: New Jersey, salary,
$4,000; Pennsylvania, $4,000. The
following have four years. terms: Ar.
kansas, salary, $500; California,
st, 600; Delaware, $1,000; Florida,
s., 200; Georgia, $4,000; Illinois,
So 900; Indiana, $4,000; Louisiana,
$4,000; Kentucky, $1,000; Maryland,
$500; Mississippi and Missouri,
5000; North Carolina, IS 900; Oregon,
81 300; Virginia, $4,000; West Virginia,
100.
A THORN in the bush is worth dozen
in the hand,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

Miller, Of Burkeville, Va, on the morning
Of the 9Th Drained her husband. with an AK
because he said to her at the breakfast-ta-
BILE" Jennie, you are bad cook, to let flies
get into the bread" After she had felled
him to the floor, with finishing blow of the
AK she completely severed his head from the
body. A guest was present at the breakfast
table and witnessed the tragedy. They had
been married about two years. Mrs. Miller
Is said to be a very handsome woman but
with most ungovernable temper.
Mrs Harriet A. Van Auken, of Par
ish, Oswego County, n. Y, who shot her
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22

THE Ohio Republican State Conven-
ton, held on the 18th, nominated Judge
William White for Judge of the Su-
preme Court, and Milton Rarnes for
Secretary of State, both by reclamation.
The platform fully and heartily indorses
the Administration of President Hayes,
condemns the alleged revolutionary
movement inaugurated by the Dem
ocrats under cover of an investigation,
and halls as a promising omen the
disposition exhibited by the conserya-
tive men of the South TO adhere in good
faith to- the terms upon which the is
sues of the War were settled and to dis
approve of all, attempts to reopen the
Presidential question. The financial
question having been disposed of by
Congress, further agitation is declared
to be injurious to business and devoid
of other than evil results. Incident
al protection ; to- home Industry
by properly adjusted tariff,
and liberal appropriation for public
buildings are recommended. Finally,
the present Legislature of the State is
pointed out as a warning to the people
of the dangerous character of the Dem
ocratic party, the browning infamy of
whose acts is the redistricting of the
State, in violation of usage, as is declar-
ed, and at the dictation of Speaker
Randall. i4s I'd -. II -.. %
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22

husband year ago, cut him up and buried
the pieces in two different places, where
they were discovered two months ago, has
been sentenced to Sing Sing prison for life
! One-half of the town of Searcy, White
| County, Ark. was destroyed by fire on the
10th. Loss, $4,000.
The recent elections in Belgium re-
suited in a great victory for the Liberals and
render certain the downfall of the present
Catholic Ministry.
|. The Mexican Revolutionists, under
Garzea Ayala, have been routed in an en-
gagement at Los Ladrones, 80 miles north
of New Laredo, by the Government troops
under Col. Algeria. There were many cas-
ualties en- each side. Ayala escaped to-
wards the Rio Grande with the remnant of
Dennis,alias Bucky Donnelly the Mas
ter of n Moliie Mcguire lodge, was hanged at
Pottsviile, Pr, on the 1Ith, for the, murder
of Thomas Sanger and William Wren in
1879. Sanger was an obnoxious mine SUPER
fntendent, and Wren was one of his work.
ingmen. .ia - 't-ii7'I
The failure is announced of the Ma
tional Bank of Greenwich. Washington
County, n. Y. The entire capital of the
w
Of officers who run the institution. - -t
John w. Parker, colored, was hang
ed at Somerset, KY, on the 12th,' for the
murder of George Franklin, also colored,
in March last.
There was a heavy fail of snow at
Perthshire. Scotland, on the 18th of June.
Later developments concerning the
death of Mrs. Geistlaeh and. her two chill
dren, at Philadelphia, indicate that they
were murdered by Charles Geistlach, the
husband and father, in a fit of insanity
brought on by the pangs OF poverty and fear
of starvation.
At Goldsboro, n. c., on the 14th,
Noah Cherry Harris Atkinson and r.
Thompson, all colored, were hanged for the
murder of James Morley and wife in Febru-
airy last. The murder was coupled with a
most brutal outrage committed upon Mrs.
Morley, which was really the cause of the
double murder.
Cholera has appeared at Marseilles,
France.
The Secretary of War has received a
Telegram from the Governor of Oregon stat
ing that the Indians are committing HOSTILE
ties on the eastern border of that State; that
the settlers are unprovided with arms and
ammunition for the purpose of their pro-.
lection, and asking the Government to fur
nish them with supplies The request will
be granted.
The bark Azore, which left Charleston,
S. c., April II, for Sierra Leone, with $50
negro er1fgrants ION board for Liberia, ar
rived at its destination May, 10. Twenty
three emigrants died of ship fever during
the voyage, and there was much. suffering
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22
THE EUROPEAN CRISIS.

The full text of the agreement be-
tween Great Britain apd Russia, signed
May 80, is published, The agreement re-
serves to Russia and England the right to
raise and discuss in the Congress all ques-
lions not included in its stipulations. But,
if after discussion, Russia persists in main
tanning the treaty as modified by this agrees
ment, England will not dispute her right
to do SO. Minor points in:the agreement are
the rectiication of western boundaries Of
Bulgaria on the basis OF nationalities; supe-
rior officers of militia in Southern Bulgaria
to be nominated by the Porte, with the ap-
proval of Europe; and Turkish promises Of
reform in Armenia not to'be exclusively to
Russia, but to England also. &c.. s.t.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22

A FORMIDABLE riot occurred in Que
bee on the 18th. A large crowd of
strikers and others sacked and plumber
ed -four store in st. Paul Street, COM
pelling truckmen to assist them in car
rying off their plumber. The riot act
was read and the military called out,
who fired upon and scattered the mob.
One man, a Frenchman named Edward
Beaudaire, aged %, was killed, and Il
number of others were wounded. Some
800 barrels of flour were taken, the
ringleaders of the mob saying they were
starving and must have bread or die.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22

THE Michigan Republican State Con-
vention, held on the 18th, renominated
Governor Charles l.. Crosswell. The
platform especially denounces the Ma
tional Greenback party and its policy,
which if adopted, it is assert
ed, must bring disaster and
ruin to business and discredit
and dishonor upon the Nation. The
question of the election of the present
incumbent of the Presidential chair is
declared to have been fully settled by
the Forty-fourth Congress, but there is
no word in the platform either of COM
mendation or censure, in reference TO
President Hayes's Administration.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22

THE spring crop reports received by
the National Department of Agriculture
show very favorable condition
throughout the country generally
There is an estimated increase in acre
age of 45 per cent. in Kansas, so per
cent. in Illinois and Nebraska, and a
slight increase generally in most of the
Western States. The Eastern States
about hold their own.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22

THE May cotton crop report of the
New Orleans Cotton Exchange shows
for the States of Louisiana, Mississippi
end Arkansas, a generally favorable
condition of the crop, which is from 10
days to two weeks earlier than last year.
Labor is reported generally efficient.
No fertilizers of any account are being
used. The area planted is about II per
cent. less in Louisiana this year than
last, and in Mississippi and Arkansas
about l per cent. more.
The May cotton crop report of the
Galveston Cotton Exchange, from 6S
counties in Texas, shows an increase
of about per cent. in area planted;
stands of cotton generally good; labor
efficient; weather favorable; about two
weeks earlier than last year. Northern
counties complain of too much rain.
The Memphis Cotton Exchange
has reports compiled from West Ten
nessee and Northern Mississippi, Ar
kansas and Alabama, showing slight
increase in acreage, condition of crop
good, and about ten days earlier than
last year. f -ir s. isg;
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22

The Berlin Peace Congress assem-
bled on the 18th and organized. Prince
Bismarck was elected President, upon
motion of Count Andrassy. The first
working sitting of the Congress was
postponed until Monday, the 18th. On
the evening of the 18th grand banquet
was given to the Plenipotentiaries at the
Imperial Palace. About $50 guests
were present.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22

MIR. and Mrs. Monroe of Atlantic,
Iowa, agreed to separate, but neither
would consent that the other should re-
tain their baby. They settled the ques-
ton by selling the infant to neighbor
for $50.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22


THERE was filed in the United States
Circuit Court at Leavenworth, on the
18th inst, contract between the Union
Pacific, Kansas Pacific and Colorado
Central Railroad Companies and the
Omaha Bridge Company, by which the
said companies agree to pool their gross
earnings and divideithe same monthly
upon the following basis: The Union
Pacific to receive y S5S per cent. the
Kansas Pacific, 1868 per cent; the
Colorado Central Company, 4,673 per
cent, and the Omaha Bridge Company,
2-716 per cent. The arrangement is
binding for 80 years, subject to annual
REIMBURSEMENT. There are some minor
details included IN the arrangement, but
the above are substantially the terms of
the contract.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22
Omcial Journal City Of Canton.
hrs. AUGUSTA s. BoswoRTH, Proprietor.
CURRENT TOPICS.

The Emperor William was report
ed on the 18th to be convalescent. DIR.
Nobling, his would-be assassination, was
also in a fair way to recover. Many ar
rests for reasonable utterances are be-
ing made in Berlin and elsewhere The
Federal Council have unanimously voted
a proposition to dissolve the German
Parliament
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22
The House Judiciary Committee, by

THE House Judiciary Committee, by
vote of to 1, have decided to re-
port n resolution asserting substantially
that the present Congress mas no power
to revise the action taken by the Forty
fourth Congress in declaring the re-
suit of the Presidential contest, nor
can it confer power upon the Supreme
Court or upon any other tribunal to
reopen the questions which have been
thus settled. Chairman Knott dissent
ed, and Mr.. Butler, Republican, and
Lynde, Democrat were absent and did
not VOTE
AS will be seen by reference to Con-
gressional proceedings of the 14th, the
above resolution was adopted in the
House by the decisive vote of 1874 yeas
to IL nays. ff,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22

WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT, the ven
cradle poet and journalist, died at his
home in New York City on the morning
of the 18th. The direct cause of his
death was paralysis induced by a fall
which he received some two weeks pre-
viously. He was in the sith year of his
aOe
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22


A CATHOLIC missionary just from the
Sioux country, Father Genin, reports
that Sitting-Bull is greatly discontinued
with his situation in the British domin-
ons, and has called a convention of all
the Indians on the Canadian side, COM
posed of Sioux, Piegans, Assiniboines,
Crees, Big Bears and Chippewas, about
2S,000 warriors, of whom about 1000
are hostile, to meet on the Little Sas-
katchewan River and demand food. If
not forthcoming, they propose to at
tack Major Walsh and his mounted po-
lice, and move south into the Milk Riv-
er country, adjacent to the British from
tier in Northern Dakota and Montana,
and full of buffalo. Here Sitting-Bull
represents himself as willing to stay, if
"let alone" He is ready to talk about
going down there peaceably with the
proper authorities at Chicago or Wash
ington, if his personal safety is guaran-
.teed.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22

SENATOR HILL, of Georgia, has re-
vealed to a newspaper correspondent
ONE hitherto undivulged facts regard
ing the elimination of the Electoral
count, which in his judgment evil
some day form one of the most patriotic
pages in American history" He says !:
"When the decision of the Electoral Com
mission in the Florida case became known,
l became satisfied that the disputed States
would be decided in favor Of Hayes, and
that the issue which would presently con-
front us would be the legal Inauguration of
Mr.. Hayes as President or another revolu-
ton. l consulted with few ex-Confed-
crates, all members of the House of Repre-
sentatives, and the situation was thoroughly
and earnestly discussed. Not to enter into
unnecessary details, we, who had just emerg-
ed from a ruinous and disastrous war and
had experienced its devastating effects-we
ex-rebels determined to prevents second civ
il war and spare the country from all the ter
rible horrors that would attend it. Accord
ingly, AZ ex-Confederates solemnly pledged
themselves to each other upon their sacred
honor to oppose all attempts to Illustrate the
counting of the votes for President and
v
meeting. 1 called upon each gentleman
personally and obtained his assent to a
paper that 1 presented to him. We cons
Quoted the movement with the greatest eau
ton, for we did not desire our plans
should be even suspected. You may
Judge how well the secret has been
Kept when it has remained inviolate
TO this day. Having disclosed these
facts,yo can now determine what degree
of importance to attach to the influence ex-
ercised by the Democratic members of the
Wormley Conference upon the result: Of the
Electoral Count. The A ex-Confederate
Congressman had pledged themselves to
abide by the decision of the Electoral Com
mission several weeks before the wormIey
Conference took place, SO that, despite the
Senatorial rumors that filed the air, toward
the close of the count, there never was the
remotest possibility of trouble. We held
the balance of power, and did not propose
TO permit another war il our votes could
prevent it,"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22

GEN. NUNCIo, Diaz's commanding
officer at Piedras Negras, has been killed
in an engagement with Escobedo's
troops, and the latter, flushed with vic
tory, are reported marching southwark.
Gen. Mackenzie, the United States
commander at Fort Clark, has crossed
the river with large force
in pursuit of recent raiders, who are be-
lieved to belong to Escobedo's band.
Trouble is anticipated should the latter
be.found, as is suspected, to be mount
ed on stolen American horses.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22

A THORN in the bush is worth 4 dozen
in the hand
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22

, WASHINGTON, June 15.-H.u C. Clarke,
formerly private secretary to Gov. Kellogg.
and now in the Internal Revenue Depart
'nent, was examined I'm regard to the .Louisi-
ana certificates. but his testimony was I'M
important. - 3'fi' g So H
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22

j WASHINGTON, June 14.-Brewster, one
of the Louisiana Electors, testified o-day
that he signed both sets of the returns from
that State was informed that the reason for
making a second set was that the first was
Evarts, accompanying certain documents
asked for by the committee of the President
The Florida snb committee having returned,
a long secret session of the entire committee
was held. .is-. $50 ts.'s it.i s'f =.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-22

ator Key. of Tennessee: The telegram
having been properly identified, Mr.. Cox
suggested that it had no connection with
the subject matter of the investigation. Gen.
Butler replied that it was his Intention to
show that Mr.. Key.one of the men suggested,
was appointed by Mr.. Hayes, and one of the
first acts of his Adwfpistr alton WIS to ap-
his gift. A witness subsequently, tptro-
duced from the Post Office Department, who
testified that Boulds Baker was appointed
Special Agent of the Department in the
spring of 1877 and went out of Office about the
LIST of August following.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-12-13
ITO tNe CSti>eass Of .WOsstgOass-
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Our stock for the Fall and Winter season is
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-12-13
A BOYS LIFE.
CHAPTER I.-"IT's A Boy"

CHAPTER I.-"IT's A BOY"
His advent is heralded in the brief
but strong sentence just quoted. No
matter what hopes have been INDUCED
concerning girl babies, there is some
thing in the pithy announcement, sits
boy" which dispels all fanciful dreams
and sets everybody squarely on prose
basis His very voice, as it utters a
defiant warwhoop to the grand army Of
humanity, tells the story to experienced
cars. The visions Of a dainty girl
darling very soon vanish before this
positive piece of prose, who kicks his
sturdy heels through the delicate pink
socks intended for his sister, and who
grows red as turkey cocks head at
Thanksgiving times when be is expect
ing to show off to good advantage be-
fore callers. He persists in an abnor-
NAL development Of nose and puifucss
about the eyes, along with several other
little tricks known only to interested rar-
ties. Parents and nurses become recon-
ciled and accept him on trust, seeing no
other alternative. He energies from his
puff and rosy obstinacy to roly. poly,
widc-awakc thing Of beauty, which Is a
Joy fully one-balf Of the time There
is a process from infancy 10 little boy
hood, a sweet time, when the mancbild
is half baby, half angel. In the clear
depths Of his innocent eyes is a world Of
trust and hope and love. His white
brow is fair as a freshly opened lily, aud
his lips as sweet as hernosa roses. He
is most witcbing at this age, for the
peculariiies which mark the infant terri
bic are yet undeveloped. He is an arm
full Of love and beauty and promise and
dread aud hope. Love him while yet
there is no guile on the tender lips, no
sin 10 the unwritten soul, no touch Of the
worlds breath upon Gods finished work.
CHAPTER n.---"orT UP, OLD HoRsEY."
"Mercy, what noise Look at that
chair, with string tied on the arms and
made fast 10 the writing desk and flower
stand, all to be driven tandem by that
young imp in kilt skirt and fancy bat
and shoes Who upset that work
basket and, good gracious, what work
has been made with my wool aud
thread There's the last Graphic" torn
to scraps and stuffed in the cuspidore
with my screw driver that / lost week
ago. What is he doing with the cat ?
and, dear me, il be hasn't thrown grand
mas spectacles into the CRATE J"
Where's Harryf Run TO the kitchen
and sec. All the eggs are broken in the
basket Of folded clothes, aud the milk
for pudding has been fed 10 the cat and
dog. Bridget Lannigan is in tower
ing rage and says, "Phats the use Of
Shawn TO kape clane wild such young
divil forninst ye 2" Miss Prigidity Fuss
bunch calls, and Is borri6sd BY being