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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-09-27
4 Call for a Mass Convention of the
Democratic Conservative Party.

The Democratic ConserS alive Ex-
ecutive Committee of Madison coun
~ having this. the 25th day of
September, 1879. reconsidered its
action in refusing to accept the
resignation of Mr. s. w. Trotier,
candidate for the Legislature and
having, with a desire to promote
the interest of the Democratic par
~, accepted his resignation and
as his resignation has caused a va
.'anry OIL the Dem. Conservative
ticket; Therefore, in pursuance of a
resolution adopted by said commit
tee, L hereby called upon the white
and cOloIed Democratic Conserva>
tive voters of Madison county to
meet in Mdss Conrea. ion in Canton.
on the FIST Monday and 6M day of
October, pror., for the purpose of
nominating % candidate ta fiji the
vacancy caused by Mr.. Trotter's
resignation.
The committee heartily recon-
mends the nomination of some
good, intelligent colored man, who
Is of the Democratic Conservative
party; and especially asks the coI>
Ored voters Of the Dem. Con. party
10 attend and take active part in
the convention.
Il. q. CAMPBELL, Chm.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-09-27
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
CANTON. Sent %. 1879.

CANTON, Sept %, 1879.
Robert l.. Campbell, Esq, Chairman
Of Dem. Con. Com.
Dear Sir-It Is certainly fact
{wie Their based on sufficient ground
or not, is not for me to tudgel that
serious apprehensions exist in the
minds of many of the good people
of the county, in, reference to the
fairness of the count OF votes at the
ensuing election. In order to allay
these apprehnDsions, and TO secure
public confidence in the fairness of
the election. / propose, in behalf OF
the Democratic committee of which
L am chairman, that your commits
tee and ours confer together.
through their respective chairmen,
or otherwise, as may he most agree
able to your side, with a view to
the eXertion OF whatever influence
the respective committees may have
with the Board of Registrars, III
order TO secure the appointment OF
such persons as inspector and clerks
of the election, as will, by the high
standing of such persons in the
community for integrity and Justice.
be IA sufficient. guarantee that the
election will he fairly and honestly
conducted and declared. We think
that the side we represent is entl-
tied to eqnal representation with
yours, in the board of inspectors.
and clerks. But waiving this, we
propose that all of the inspectors be
composed of gentlemen selected
from your own side-those who are
fully recognized as of your party
subject only to the approval of our
committee. If this be not agree
able to your side, we would be glad
to hear any suggestion from you,
looking to the attainment of the end
desired by us, and we doubt hot,
by slI the fair minded people Of the
county.
We make this appeal to you, be-
lieving that we have but little, if
any influence with the Board of
Registrars and knowing the poten
cy Of your influence, and that a
majority of the Board fat least
have already been advising with
you on this subject.
Hoping to receive reply at con-
venience ( am lin behalf of the com
mittee) very respectfully,
JNO. HANDY,
Chin Dem. Ex. Com.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-09-27
CANTON, Sept. 25, 1879

MN AON, hoe Nv. -, 400 -
John Handy. Esq:
Dear Sir-Your letter in refers
ence to using influence with the
Board of Registrars to secure the
appointment of such persons as in-
spectors aud clerks of the next cleo
ton, as Will be a sufficient guaran
tee that the election will be fairly
conducted and declared. WAS read
to the Democratic Conservative Ex
ecutve Committee, IN session to-
day and in obedience to its in
struc.ion to address yon as John
Handy, Esqxe 0he Committee not
,ctshlng 10 Acknowledge you as char
man of the Democratic Committed |
promptly reply, stating. as it in
structed me, that the subject matter
of your letter is exclusively within
the province OF the Registrars, who
are sworn to do their duty. and that
TO approach the Registrars in refers
ence 10 their duties, as suggested IN
your letter, wonld be such Imperti>
nence as this Committee would nor
assume. In behalf of the Dem. Con.
Elk. Com, am, Sir. yonrs very
truly, r. 3. CAMPBELL, Chm.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-09-27
Letter from New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. %

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. rs.
DEAR CITIZEN: After a rapid
transit Gao miles an nOur) from the
Celestial to the Crescent City. l
arrived at the City Hotel at 7:3O
this morning, and Notwithstanding
the nights unrest. enjoyed break
fast far naore than 1 usually do.
This was owing TO the very cordial
welcome that greeted me from the
entire household, as well as to the
tempting viands set forth by the
prince of stew yards. Mr.. Mike Lany,
who is always at his post. Colonel
Watson, the courtly host, ia now
alone, his partner, Mr.. VIM. Num-
ford, not having returned from his
trip North Mr.. John Mumforsl is
here, however, and as kind and af>
fable as ever. In the dispatch of
hotel business, he is equal to three
ordinary men. Mr.. John M. Dau
bert, who has been absent three
mouths, has just returned and will
relieve Mr.. Mumford of night duty
in the office. The hotel has only
been reopened two days, but is fill
ing up rapidly. TIE truth is, all
who have ever stopped
here do not care to go elsewhere.
The entire building, from garnet to
cellar, has been thoroughly cleaused
and repainted, and looks as good rs
new. New furniture is being placed
in the parior and some OF the bed
rooms, and the managers seem de-
termined that the City Hotel shall
rival the ST. Nicholas.
| paid "a visit of tTo hours To the
United States mint, which has 100
many of whom are deli
.ate, high-borh Southern women.
-;ov. toote' scetncd ycry nuch at
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-09-27
Simply the Truth.

Under this caption, the Yazoo
Herald has the following TO say of
independcniism in that county,
Which is equally true of the same
subject in Madison. Set it down
as fixed fact, beyond all cavii,
that independence of the Demo
cratic party in this State means
upon the elements of
the defupct Republican party
simply that, aud nothing more:
II a certain set of political nODde-
scripts III XazoO county groposse TO
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-09-27

IsN'r it spnnsingly ridiculous to
hear one-horse so-called editors of
little sc-called newspapers talking
about how true they have been and
what great things they have done ?
We've heard SO much such stuG
that it makes US sick at the stoIn-
ach :, One good honest hGot of the
@OwTis worth cart load OF such
O,ci.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-09-27

parry, than ii mere nomlnation by Il
Convention Of boilers. They vii:
have to show Il record rlfiiaiiig back
to the dark days of Radical rule
before 1915, when Madison county
elected "A compromise ticket, before
they can go into ii Drmucratic-Co Con
sentative Caucus to dictate to II
who its nominees for any position
shall be. Their color Will he no
objection, but it will at the same
time be of no advantage, as it ap>
pears to have been in the mass meet
ing hich nominated them.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-09-27

THE Mail calls upon its squad of
raw ..milish" to lie down, that the
Democratic cannon i'll the CITIZEN
is cooked and going to pop cap.
If so alarmed at the popping of a
cap, what would become OF the ih>
dependent squad if we were to let
the old ssReformer" roar? Skedad-
die "milish," the regulars are after
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-09-27
FOR RENT.

The storehouse now occupied by a II
Gurley. Possession Oct. I, at low figures.
An Office on first floor, fun nished with
carpet. stove, etc., suitable for a lawyers
or doctors office. Possession at once,
\ cottage with ) rooms, kitchen, SER
wants house, cistern, stable !; on Peace st
Possession LIST of October
a cottage on Center street, with four
rooms and all out buildings. Possession
at once.
A cottage or Union street. with rooms
and all ont buildings. Price low.
A double tenement house on Center ST. j.,
Just below The Singleton House.
4 four-room cottage, west of railroad
near the freight Jspot, at low figures.
Apply to A n PARKER,
Office next door to Gwinner's
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-09-27

WILL. TIN, Greenbackers of Obi
profit by the disastrous experience
ef their 5rsti;fen ia California and
Maine, and give Ewing and the
Democratic Stare ticket their sold
support, Or, viii they give that
State TO John sherman aud Radi-
cal fitievery a. they have the other
-tsxo ? We shaL see.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-09-27

WE have just trifie of curiosity
to know how our Greenback friends
feel these cool mornings over the
news hsom California and Maine.
In both States they polled just
enough votes to d-f-at the Demo-
Gratis and give the Republicans an
easy Yictnrr
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-09-27

THE Lemars (Iowa) Sentinel wants
Hayes to proclaim the States of
Mississippi and Louisiana Sin Opon
rebellion" and proposes that Ben.
Butler be appointed Military Gov
ernor thereof, with headquarters at
YaZso CITY.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-09-27

THE boys who saddled the horses
for the race of 1875 and 1876. and
rode them so triumpliantly to victo-
~, have entered the fed for 1879,
and so. and will not be bulldozed.
Do you hear it?
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-09-27
SIl3 15. LIB 90

Students can board themselves upon the
"mess system for less than one half the
above rates.
The above estimate is reliable, and in
cludes everything except fuel (which stu
dents buy from the University at cost and
furniture for their rooms, books and cloth
ing. Some students of good standing got
along comfortably here last year on less
than SIS, while Others spent double that
amount
The University is in excellent condition,
and is steadily gaining in popularity and
prosperity. The faculty is complete. All
the departments, including the Law de-
partment and the Preparatory department,
are iii successful operation.
The location is healthy Never was %
case of yellow fever here.
For catalogues and information, apply to-
the Chancellor, ALIEN. +. STEWART.
II. NJ. SULLIVAN,
lu.i9 I'm sec'Y Board Trustees.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-09-27
Millinery and Mantua-making
Misses SCATTER

Now occupy the well known store former
ly used by Mrs. Sims and more recently by
Mrs. kirkpatrick, where they invite their
friends and customers to call and examine
their
NEW STYLES OF HATS, TRIMMINGS,
etc. They VIII have but One Price to all
for anything in their line. and their motto
is, 'LIve and let live" By fair dealing
aud reasonable prices, they intend to merit
a share Of the public patronage, and here
by solicit the same.
All orders for goods or work, from city
or country, will receive prompt and careful
attention. sep13-3m
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-09-27

WE wonder if the convention of
1876 had anything to do with one
of the editors of the Nail being
Sc a sezse to cony6 ptions.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-09-27
j.. M. ANDERSON, SR., & GO.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI,
At Oxford, Miss.

Nert Session opens Sept. %, 1879
Tuit'o on is still FREE TO all Mississip-
plans.
Students from other States, who have
not heretofore entered, are hereafter
charged $50 tuition fee.
Law students pay so tuition fee.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-09-27
EDUCATIONAL.
NOTICE..

hereby respectfully inform my patrons
and pnpIls flat | am now ready to resume
teaching music.
sep6 I'm ADOLPHUS BROWN.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-09-27

9 months board, ii $40 to
Sl2 so per monti.........S 80 GOA SLIP 30
Washing 81 to 81 so per 9 00D 10 80
Lights, % to 50 cts. per mo 2 250 30
Incidental fee.................. 12 SO II SO
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-11-12

ment of their faith. William Penn,
escaping from the tyranny OF James
IL. found among your hills and valleys
n secure retreat and sanctuary, that
had been denied him in England.
You are men who have sprung from
the loins Of patriotic sires. When
Great Britain by force of arms sought
to coerce the colonies into submission,
your ancestors were ranged ~ the
ranks OF the patriot army and your
land became part of the camp and
battlefield in the struggle for liberty.
Maine, California, Obio,l Iowa and [ olo
RADIO have nobly asserted the right and
justice of our cause. Let the traditions
of your households, and the time. hon
ored associations by which you are
surrounded, stimulate and inspire you
with the determination that us u part
ot that grand old Commonwealth, the
Keystone in the arch Of the Union
that you will not, as iaras your ability
extends, permit party TO come into
control of the Nation upon policy o.
hate for its constitutional supremacy.
JAS. Il. MoFARLAN,
Chairman Republican Co. Com.
West Chester, Pa, Oct. 9th, 1879.
Could a moro huge libel bo writer
against any neighbor by anybody
claiming to be half civilized McFar
Ian is either fool himself, or be sup
poses that his readers belong to thai
class of unfortunates.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-11-12
LET 1T BE SETTLED.

We learn from the Philadelphia Rec
ord that the conslitutionalily OF the
Marshal and Supervisor laws for the
regulation of Congressional elections
ls now before tho Supreme Court.
Writs Of habedS corpus are asked in six
cases OF convictions for violation of the
National election. Five of these con.
victions OF local election officers, for in.
teriering with United States Marshals
and Supervisors, were found at the
close Of 1878 in the United States Cir.
cult Court for Maryland. The sixth
case comes from Cincinnati. Attorney
General Devens. in arguing ior the
constilutionallty of the laws, takes the
broad ground ~ that Congress "has
full and unqualified power to regulate
the manner of holding elections ior
members thereof" (2) that this power
includes authority to adopt whatever
measures may be deemed necessary OF
expedient;' (3) that Congress can pun,
lsh "any interference with the officers
charged with the execution Of such
laws and (4) that the statutes in
question "are appropriate for carrying
INTO effect the power granted to Con,
gress."
Should Interpretations bo affirmed
by the Supreme Court the decision
would have an important effect upon
tho political situation. While strength
ening the position OF the Republicans
II would go far TO modify previously.
entertained opinions with regard &c
the dividing line between National and
State authorities in relation to the
conduct Of elections. The opinion OF
the Supreme Court on the points in.
volved will DO awaited with greater
interest than usually attaches to the
Judgment Of our highest judicial tribu
nal an dispnied political pnesiions
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-11-12

There are few doubling Thomases
among Democrats ofthis vicinity who
seem 10 regard the loss Of Ohio by the
Democracy as fatal 10 the prospects
of that party in thc Presidential con
test of next year. Such men have
evidently paid but little attention to
the aspect Of afIuirs as presented by
the latest elections held in the North
and West. A careful survey of the
field shows that the Democrats are not
as liable to defeat as would appear at
first glance, but stand more than an
even chance OF success. In the North
the Democracy can safely lay clam to
the States Of Connecticut, Indiana,
New Jersey, and New York. There
may be some who will dispute the
possibility OF carrying New York. The
present split in the Democratic ranks
may lose the State ior the Democrats
ut the election next month. But a
year hence this disscnsion will be
healed, and the Democracy will pre-
sent sold front. With q united
Democracy the State is certain to cast
its electoral vote for the candidate OF
the party, whoever he may be.
A look at the complexion OF the
next Electoral College presents the
following as the probable and almost
positive status Of that body after the
election Of November, 1880
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-11-12
THE SOUTHERN BLACKS.

We find the following in the Balti.
more Sun
MIR. Edward Atkinson OF Boston,
who gave to the public last Spring his
personal observations on the condition
Of the colorcd people at the South,
and fortified the view he took of their
general welfare by the testimony OF
Northern residents in that section, now
strengthens bis position in letter TO
the New York Herald on the cotton
crop. He points out that the crop OF
cotton Of 1889 was the largest ever
raised that from 1870 TO 1879 the in.
crease has been progressive the ex-
cess Of ten years Of free labor amount.
ing to 6,459,3O3 bales. He argues that
these enormouscrops have been mainly
raised by tree labor, all the Republican
talk about the oppression OF the ne
groes as race is absurd. She South,
he says, possesses the control nf a
crop which commands tho gold of the
world, and a force OF laborers more
easily and effectively directed by those
who manage them with justice and
tact than can be found elsewhere" A
State capable OF producing this crop
cannot permit its laborers to be abused
or cheated. His point is that their
self.interest is opposed to such abuse,
and that through the operation of that
interest, if from no higher motive, the
occasional acts of injustice attributed
to the whites will be put down bv
each State reinforcing the keeping of
the peace by lis own constables. assur-
ing justice by its own courts, and pro-
mOung economy and thrift by its own
methods" The Herald, in commenting
upon Mr.. Atkinson's statistics and the
deductions he draws from them, re.
marks "He is right; but we intend
TO 20 somewhat further than he. 1t
seems to us that a population which
produces so constant and SO great a
crop is not abused. If the negroes oil
the South were really in the sad con.
dltion in which it plcases some of our
Northern politicians 10 represent them
If they were murdered, oppressed,
robbed and cheated everywhere, il is
not possible they would produce now
u greater cotton crop than the largest
under slavery that the crop should
be increasing year by year, and that
besides the cotton they should produce
also, as they do, larger amount than
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-11-12
RNED OUT
bur NOT
B u r N E D u PI

Thesubscribers have, at great expense, rebuilt q
neighborhood necessity, In the erection Of first.
class Wooden Mandatory, with all the modern
improvements attached, and are prepared 10 make
all kinds Of Cloths, Cassimeres, Satinotts, Blan-
kets, Fiannels, Ac. Plenty Of goods on hand to
supply all our old and thousand new customers,
whom We ask TO come and examine our stock.
Ths business Of
CARDING AND PULLING
will receive our especial attention. Proper
rangements will be made to receive and deliver
Wool, 10 suit customers. All work warranted and
done upon the shortes notice. and BY strict atten-
ton 70 business We hope to realize liberal share
Of public patronage.
10000 POUNDS WOOL wANTEDi
We will pay the highest market prics for Woo
and sell our manufactured goods az low as similar
soods can be bought In the county, and whenever
We fail to render reasonable satisfaction We can
always bc found at homo ready to make proper
explanation, eithcr In person or by letter.
JAMES JOHNSON a SONS,
sr-'''H'f Rover y. q
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-11-12
SENATOR THURMAN ON TIE
RESULT


An interviewer from tho Cincinnati
Enquirer, the morning alter tho clcc.
ton, says:
| called to see Senator Thurman this
morning, and talked with him upon
the unexpected result Of the election
of Tuesday. Tho Senator and hi,
wife had suite of pleasant rooms al
the Beebc.Thurman mansion, but they
spend most of their time in his Little
one.story Office or library,which stand,
1T the side OF tho aforesaid mansion
The Office or library is relic of hi.
law practice 1t is small and dingy
but comfortable, and contains II very
fine library, which tho Judge gathered
before he became Senator. Hero
found him with his wife, which h,
calls Mary" with as much fondneS
as though both were young aud il
their honeymoon. | asked the Sena
tor if he wasn't greatly surprised a
the result here in Ohio. lie admitted
that he had confidently expected thai
il would be different, but added
"While it is surprise TO me and ,
disappointment, because | want
ed TO see the Democracy carry
Ohio this fall, sIil, so far as ] am con
cerncd, IL will relieve mo of the dutie,
of an arducus position, and give me /
chance Tor rest, which | need"
Tho Republicans claim that thi'
victory of theirs wipes out The Demo
cratic party in Ohio, Senator. DO yor
agree with them? p
wipes out the Democratic party
Why, nol The Democratic party can
be wiped out ! believe il to be in
destruclible. 1t viii never die so lona
as we have form OF free government
You might az wcll try to make me be
lievc that the world would be burneC
up next week as that the Democratic
party can be destroyed while this Gov
ernment is Republic
ITO what do you ascribe this tri
umph Of tho Republican partyY Never
before did they make so determined {
fight in State contest"
"They made up their minds that they
must carry Ohio or their party would
fall to pieces The Republican party
is a different political organization
from the Democratic one, 1t mus
now and then make tremcndou,
struggle to retain existence, and thi,
was one OF the occasions. IL is now
grasping for power, aud power with il
means great centralized Government
in which all the States shall be alb
sorbed, so that they shall be nothing
more TO 1t than the counties are now.
"a Nation, as they call IL; not {
Union Of the States"
"Yes, a great Nation controlling
everything within its borders from one
head. This they seek to obtain by the
aid of every means at their command
The money power, tho power ofpatron
age, by raising false issues to alarm
tho tlmid, and every other device they
can invent is brought to assist them t.
attain this end. See the great corpor
ations that are springing up every.
where. They will look at State
charter but must go to Congress 10 bt
incorporated. Railroad companies, tel
egraph companies and banks must all
be chartered by tho United States
Congress TO carry on business. For.
III. q -
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-11-12

UNHAPPY RApIcALs.-Ac contemporary
puts II in this light "Wc trust No
Legislature will ever do 80 indecent q
thing, but there is nothing in the Con
stitulion to prevent the Legislature OF
any State from devolving the appoint.
ment OF Presidential electors on the
pound-keepers, the sections, or the sew.
ing societies Of State. The Constitu.
tion leaves the whole matter 10 the dis.
crction Of the Representatives Of the
people Of the State in Legislature as
sembled. The men who made the
Constitution were States rights men,
as much as Anthony, Of Rhode Island,
and IL did not occur 10 them that they
should arrange for the choice OF cleo.
tors by aproccss supervised by Deputy
Marshals, supported by Federal bayo.
nets. This Is sad afiliction TO the Radi.
cal managers, but they will have TO
endure IL. -Thereisn't much in the Con-
stitution that is satisfactory TO them.
They arc even disgusicd with the Fif.
teenth amendment, since Bijah Gilbert
disappeared from the Senate and Robert
Smalls vanished from the House. but
they must try to put up with things
as they are, until they can change
them lawfully, If they 20 on howl.
ing and gnashing their teeth at tho
Constitution they will got themselves
so seriously dislikcd that life win be
n burden.