American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-07-12
MISSISSIPPI ITEMS.
Herald, 4th.l

Yazoo Herald, 4th.l
Marsied-On. the evening of the
| LIST instant, at the parsonage. in
Benton, by Rev. =. r. Featherstnn,
Maj. Il. Walpofe to MIS-. J. E. Cush-
ney, of Louisiana.
Capt. Harris WilkersOn, an old
and respected. citizen of Vicksburg,
shot himself through the temple, in
that city on Monday. The jury OF
inquest rendered verdict of int ell
tional suicide. induced by despon-
dency at his financial prospects.
Vicksburg Commercially
The people have no use for editors
in the legislature. This is evident
from the fact that in the nominal
ing convention in Raymond, Minds
county, On the fourth inst. Col G..
beaten by Col. Jas. d. Stewart i'll
the race for senator. This result IS
regarded as a boom for Gen. Wal>
tEall.
MeaAviIle Banrer1
We are told there is a colored
man in this county who can out
walk Weston, eats more than any
other man can, and is perfect
Sampson in strength. He thinks
nothing of walking eight or ten
miles an hour, has been known to
Jevour seven pounds of bacon at
meal, and can do more field work
than any two ordinary men, when
he feels so disposed.
The camp meeting at Crystal
Springs begins Thursday, july 81,
1879. Religious exercises will be
under the direction of Rev. DR..
Lintield. Ample arrangements
made for the Accommodation OF ALI
who may attend. Board and lodg-
ing on the camp ground at moder.
ate rates. Redu rate OF fare on
the railroad as usual
vicksburg Commercially
Mrs. Sarah A. Dorsey. one of the
most distinguished writer's of the
South, died in New Orleans on the
4th inst. One of her most notable,
works was tho RecOlleetions of
Governor Allen,p and at the time of
her deatb,she was editing tue auto
biography of Jefferson Davis. She
was a native of Natchez, and her
remains will be brought to that city.
accompanied, in accordance with
her request. by Mrs. E. A. Cochran,
Messrs. Jefferson Davis, J. U.
Payne, J. s. Circuits aud 9. L.
Walker.
Meridian Mercury1
w. X. Williams, of Nanafalia,
A 10 visited this sec: ion about four
weeks since, on a little horse steals
ing. expedition, and we learn, WAS
quite successful in his efforts. He
first visited Mr. W. II. Thoinpsen's
near Cbunkey, and, under the pre-
tense that he had been robbed,
borrowed ten dollars from him. He
then came to this city and went to
Leake county near Carthage, where
he stole II mule from Mr.. Adam
Smith. and making good his escape
returned to this county with his
booty. He again paid Mr.. ThOmp-
son visit, but, this time. about
midnight, and, doubtless being of a
liberal turn of mind, ami desiring
to compensate that gentleman for
favors received. entered his stable
and snapped his mule for fine
horse, which he mounted and rode
off. leaving his stolen mule behind.
He also stole DIR. Thompson s horse |
who lives near Chunkey, and starts |
cd for Alabama. he was pursued,
next morning by Mr.. W. D. ThOmp-
sou who, after going short way,
came up with DIR. Us horse, who
broke loose from the !
thief, as tue bride was broken when
he was caught. After still pursu~
ing as farJas Shiloh. Narengo coun.
ty, Ala, Mr.. T. came up with his
horse, which had been sold to Mr..
Richard Hudson of that county.
After securing his horse, he return
ed homo, leaving the punishment of
WilliamSte, the people of that sec
ton. Williams is said to he a
nephew of the notorious hOrse-thlef
Dorsey Williams, who deprecated
through this section of country
after the war. He is about
five feet ten inches high, stout built.
left hand Off above his wrist, blsck
hair and eyes, mOustache and
goatee. and has an ugly scar on his
running lack on bis head.