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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-08-30
CAPTAIN COLES PASSENGER.

Every one who uses the great steam
ferry between Liverpool and New York
knows Capt Cole, of the Cunard Line.
don't say any thing about bis seaman
ship, because know nothing about it /;
but he is said to be the very best of the
commanders of that company, which
boasts of having never lost ship-nor
passenger-during the many years it
has plowed the Atlantic. My own ac-
quaintance with him has been solely on
shore; because when at sea / am never
in a condition to make acquaintance
with any body
As we had hardly thought or topic
in common, it was natural that our So
cial intercourse took narrative shape.
told him stories (Which, as he had
never read any thing, had the merit of
novelty and he reciprocated with yarns
was foolish enough at first to suggest
a channel for his recollections-ship-
wrecks, of the records of which, as a
thorough-going landsman, 1 was natur-
ally fond. +" Sir" he said, drawing him.
self up and getting very red in the face,
"you forget that you are talking to a
Captain Of Cunarder. What the
there he inserted a sea term do we
know about shipwrecks? However, he
added more benignly, "there was one
occasion when thought the spell of our
company's good fortune was about to be
broken, and that should be the critter
to do it,
y 1t was several years ago, and in the
summer time, that the ship was making
her voyage out, and very good voyage.
The whole way the sea had been ike a
duck pond
Here shook my head incredulousIy.
had never seen the Atlantic in the con-
dition referred to, and felt it.
'.Well, I should not perhaps have
said the whole way" he admitted, with
a smile, for when we were about 100
miles from land we met with a breeze of
wind
The Captain always talked of a
''breeze Of wind,'' just rs some shore
folks talk (though with less tautology,
for sherry Is not always wine,) of :. a
glass Of sherry wine.''
g remember the breeze, because we
picked up little sailing boat with only
one man in her, and very short of pro-
visions, who had been blown out to sea.
and whom we took on board. About
hah an hour after that incident L was
informed that one of the passengers
wished to speak with me in private up
on very important matter. Accord
ingly he came to me in my cabin, a lit
tie thin wizened man, looking like Il
tailor, whom 1 hardly noticed as being
on board; indeed, he was insignificant
enough in every way save for the ex-
preston of his face, which certainly ex-
hibited the most intense anxiety and
distress of mind. OF course / thought
he had been drinking, and in fact was
on the verge of the jumps which is
what the Yankees term delirium tremens.
'''Well, my man, what is it?' said /,
severely; I'VE shall soon sight land;
have no time to throw away
"sThat is very true, Captain he an
swered, in n thin, quavering voice, and
with strong American accent, but
your time will be even shorter than you
imagine unless you listen to what have
got to say to you. You will never see
land, and much more make it, if you are
not prepared to act at once on the infor-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-08-30
Honeysuckle.

How fair they were, my darlings twain,
Who walked adown the grassy lane
That sultry august day:
Unconscious of the gracious charm
That fioated round them, arm in arm
They wandered on their way.
One wore her raven trcsses low,
Close braided DER n brow of snow,
Like some grand Roman dame:
Hers were those luminous, large eyes
From whose dark depths strange CLEANS arts,
And break in sudden flame
Around her sisters gentler face
The brown hair rippled, tender grace
Was in form and look:
a wild rose color on her cheek,
Brown, loving eyes, contented, meek,
And clear as summer brook.
sat beneath a shady tree,
And heard their laughter floating free
Through idle, happy hours:
i saw them gather by the way
The struggling clusters, sweet and gay,
OF honcysuckle flowers.
watched them weave their scented spoil
In eager haste with playful toll,
And laughter Drumming eyes:
They twined It ON my faded brow,
All, Heaven! have that garland now,
A sacred, mournful prize.
Was it because they were my own,
fsncied even their lightest tone
More sweet than other sound?
Was it because gave them birth.
1 thought that nowhere in Gods earth,
Could fairer things be found?
Was il but doting mothers love?
Or were my dariings fair above
The playmates of their time?
knew not then, nor know 1 now;
1t is so many years ago,
They scarcely reached their prime
But this I know, 'twixt them and me
Rolls yet the awful tideless sea
That parts their world from this;
And well know that where they are
There Is no need of sun star,
Nor need of mothers kiss.
But DER my honeysuckle wreath,
My wearied hearth will often breathe
"A prayer for those bright bowers,
Where may see my daughters stand,
Each holding for me In her hand
2 Heaven's amaranthine fiowersi
An the Year Round.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-08-30
For the Stomach and Liver.

HaLF-MooN BAY. San Mateo County, Cal
Dear SfrI wish to state tie facts of of Chronic
Inflammation Of the Liver which came under my per
snnal observation 1t in the of . man hfy
years OF who had been troubled for years, and.
until he cofnmence,i taking your excellent Indian
Blood syrup. which has restored him to health 4
have also found tho medicine to work admirably in al
cases OF Derangement of the Liver and stomach.
DIR w. d CHURCH.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-08-30

,PNEI GROVE. Aieehany Co.. Nd, Jan. 2i 1879:
several and have tried every kind medicine.
but to no effect / was induced to Try your Indian
Hood syrup and purchased four one-dollar bottles
which entirely cured me. G. CRAWFORD.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-08-30
Eor Rronchifja

LENrZvHLE Limestone Co., Ala, Feb Is, 1879.
Dear SfrMy wife has been AFFLICTED for several years
with Chrunic Bronchitis and after trying all other
remedies and finding no relief purchased some Of
sour very excellent Indian Hood syrup, which
she used and, after fair trial. have no hesitation In
- 80 REV JESSE JAMES
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-08-30

HEssvIiLE w Va. Feb 20, 1873
Dear ,Sir-I have used your wonderful Indian
Hood Syrup for some time. and can tIn m ~
that Ii Is superior known medicine Tor ~
stomach, and also for Purifying and Regulating the
whole System. Having been relieved 10y the use OF y
1can caifly 1t all who may be aniictco
NTH any disease arising from Impurities OF the bioo
. n II. GRFFIh
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-08-30

THE cordial reception that DIR. F. Wilhoft's
Anti-Periodic or Fever and Ague Tonic has
received at the hands of the medical profess
sion in Louisiana certainly proves that it Is
an excellent remedy, and that the compost
Wheelock, Finlay a. Co., of New Orleans, is
Endorsed by them. Against Chills and Fever,
Dumb Chills and enlarged spleen there is no
better remedy in the world. For sale by all
Druggists.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-08-30

CADpo. Choctaw Nation. Ind. Ter, Feb. g. 1874
Dear Sfr-This 10 to certify that your Indian
Blood syrup has cured me OF Chiils, which had
been annoying mo for long time. can cheerfully
recommend 1t to al sufferers with Chills and Fever.
without It ! MRS JOHN BLUE
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-08-30
AWonderfuI cure-st. vitus' Dance Cured.

ELK POINT, Union County, Dakota March 20. 1879.
Lear Sirrhis Is to certify that my daughter az
nicted with 81 vtus' Dance and had the most e.
her any So3d: ! heard Of your indian HiS o..
astonished everyone. She has never been troubled
since and is in perfect health otherwise would REQ
Omlnend 1t TO all the afflicted and that TRIAL
viii be sufficient guarantee Of Its merits
MRS. MARY SrROBEIs
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-08-30

WHITE MOUNTAIN ROLLs.-Sixteen
cups of flour, half cup of sugar, cup of
butter, cup of yeast, the whites of four
eggs beaten to Il froth, and four cups of
boiled milk. Melt the butter, have the
milk blood-warm, and mix the bread.
Let it rise in II warm place over night.
In the morning, shape into long rolls,
rise sixty, and bake thirty minutes.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-08-30
A Valuable Remedy,

CLINTON, Kinds County. Miss, March 20. 1874
Dear Sir Il have tried your excellent Indian
blood syrup, and found It to be Just as rec9u-
mended- consider 1t n valuable remedy. I. GRAY.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-08-30

ma MASNNgToN Marion Co. ". va. Marci, 4 1879,
rheumatism, and was unable to find anything 20 re.
neye me- l got some OF yuur Indian Blood Syrup,
which relieved me- wonderfully To all sufferers would
say. give 1t o fair trial MRS. EVA KINSEY.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-08-30
Liver connJaInt

BRooKHAvKN, Lincoln County, Miss
Dear Sr-Ihis to certify that have used some Of
the Indian blood Syrup for Disease Of the Liver
and have been very much benefited thereby can rec
- a o. cox, Sheriff.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-08-30

THE income of Osman Pasha is $685.
500 per year, besides costly presents.
His household expenses and servants
wages are also paid by the Sultan.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-08-30
Pneumonia Cured.


CARRoLLroN, Carroll County, MlsA
Dear Sfr-This Is to certify that yotOs In0ten
blood syrup has efectualiy cured meSd Pnenmo
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-08-30
A Wnnderfnl Cure

fIsHERvTLLE, Merrimack Co.. N H. May II, 1879.
Dear Sir-rhis Is to certify that have used your In
alan Hood Syrap for Rheumatism, Neuralgia
and Liver Complaint and have never been troubled
Since 1naver know we'll day before took med
tca0e ~ MRS IL kNOWLTOH.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-08-30
Lightning-proof.

During the shower on Wednesday af-
ternoon a house located one and a half
miles from Garland, owned and occu-
shattered by lightning. The bolt entire
ly demolished the chimney and entered
nearly every room in the house, break
ing out glass and knocking down the
partitions. son of Mrs. Bartlett was
lying on the sofa in conversation with a
Miss Aver of Haverhill, Mass, who was
sitting on one end of the sofa, when the
lightning passed between them, par
alyzing Mr.. Bartlett's limbs for u time.
The same bolt passed down Miss Ayers
side, tearing her clothing and one slip,
per into shreds, and leaving the marks
of its course upon her flesh. At last ac-
counts she was getting along well, and
no permanent injury is anticipated
Bangor (he-) Wing.
DOUGHNUTs.-One pint of flour, half
cup of sugar, spoonful of butter and one
of cream-tartar, half spoonful of salera-
tus, half nutmeg, cup of milk (enough
to wet and rolD. Soften the butter and
mix with the milk, and mix the rest
with the flour, stirring into the butter
and milk. Beat well with a spoon, roll
an inch thick, and cut in any shape you
please. Fry in boiling lard or drippings,
until done, about eight minutes. Add
two eggs, if desired. 1t is better to fry
doughnuts in Il deep kettle than a fry
ing-pan.
THE man who gets into the side door
of II saloon on Sunday in Il town where
the law says that all doors must be kept
closed, feels more exultatiOn than the |
chap who beats a railroad conductor by |
riding on the trucks.-DetroHF Free Press. |
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-08-30

THE daughter Of Mr.. William Aston
is leading belle at Newport.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-08-30

WHAT everybody says must he true, and
everybody does say that National Yeast is the
best. All grocers sell it.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-08-30

Edwin Eastman in Indian Costume.
SEVEN AND NINE YEARS AMONG The CoMANcHE5 AND
APACHEs. neat volume Of 300 pages, being
simple statement of the horrible facts connected
with the sad massacre Of q helpless family and the
captivity fortunes and ultimate escape OF its two
surviving members. For sale by our agents gen.
orally. Price, 81 90.
distributed by agents. FREE of charge -, :.
Mr.. Eastman, being almost constaatly- AI4khe
engaged In gathering aud curing the materiallS1
medicine composed, the sole business manage
ment desoves upon johnson. and the remedy has
been called, and Is known
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-08-30

seApioucSy you KNOW, Dy cOncuS-
SION That blessed portmanteau, as it
happened, was at the very bottom of all
"a NANCY, Unlocking thing enough,
and, though small, as heavy as lead.
Now, just throw that overheard, my
fine fellow, said /, will you, and be
careful not to knock it against the bull
warks.'
Nobody, of course, questions the
orders of a ships Captain when at sea
and over it went with splash; but 1
saw the first mate look at the second
with an expression that conveyed he's
mad, as clearly as if he had given words
to it. 1t was this circumstance, COM
bined with the sense of complete securi-
ty from the awful peri. that had threat
ened US, that for the first time put it in
to my mind that l had been made the
victim of hoax. If it had been so,
little tailor after his portmanteau but
when / called to mind the face of the
fellow when he first came into my cab
in, could not quite believe that How
ever, took an opportunity of speaking
to him once more alone Look here
said L, you unmitigated thief and vii
lain; there's one point in your story that
wants clearing up. Your life is not very
valuable, it IL true, but / dare say you
yourself put very fancy price upon il,
and, that being SO, how could you take
charge of n machine that, ac-
cording TO your own account, was to
blow US all to splinters-how comes it,
mean, that you were on board with it |
yourself?'
"Well, Captain he replied, you
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-26
plausibly lured into hateful democratic

plausiby lured into hateful democratic
coalition on the pretext of financial reform,
have had time to consider the true situa-
ton, and finding that the only result is
steady drift into the clutches of the old
democratic party with the design of max
ing Maine a political confederate of the
Solid South in the Presidential election
next year, they are revolving against the
schemes of Pilsbury 4 Co., and returning
to the ranks Of the party to which they are
attached by conviction, and which repre-
SCENTS the national principles that they have
always cherished. This year the Demo-
cratic cloven-foot shows too clearly under
the disguise of coalition, and voters who
were lured once by the Greenback decoy,
are declaring emphatically that they don't
propose to be swallowed up by the Demo-
Gratis.
They see that the issues of last year
have been abandoned by their leaders,
and that no such thing as the Greenback
doctrine of last year is now before the
people in any platform. They see that
successful resumption has destroyed the
political capital of the demagogues, and
that improving business demonstrates
that a sound currency is a blessing to the
people
The good work is going bravely on,
and if every friend of honest government
and honest money will take hold in ear
nest we shall not fail to achieve glori-
Gus victory in September. The spirit OF
the times is with us; the sober second
thought of the people is with us; the pat
riotism of our State is with us. and we
are bound to triumph
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Political.

The republicans OF North Berwick met
Tuesday evening and organized n republican
club with the following officers: J. +.
Hobbs, Presidents C.. A. Prescott and
ID. l.. Austin, Vice Pres: and a stand
ing general committee of nineteen persons
with +. A. Knight as chairman. Much en-
thusiasm was manifested. The resolutions
adopted by the State convention were hearth
ly endorsed. All pledged their support to
the candidate for Governor, Hon. ID. F. Ds-
Wis.
Mr.. Jere HARRISON, an intelligent colored
man, who was formerly Congressman from
Alabama, declares that the negro exodus has
hardly begun yet, and predicts that it will
start anew this fall with wholesale sweep
not dreamed Of He says that no less than
$1,000 blacks will leave the LIST District OF
Alabama alone. The negroes are infatuated
with the idea of going, and nothing will stop
them. He is not much in favor of the move.
ment, but he finds it entirely useless to argue
against it. He thinks there are enough ne
groes in Kansas now and favors some of them
going to Southern Illinois, Indiana and Ohio.
While they are eager to go away, they would
remain at home could they be sure of fair
treatment
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From the Belfast journal.
A Trap to Catch Gulls.

If there remains any doubt in the mind OF
any democrat who believes in sound curren-
cy and specie resumption, as matter of prin-
ciple, he shonld carefully read the sugges-
tions and assertions in the Portland Argus of
the 18TH He will be likely to get his eyes
opened concerning the use that is being made
of him. In the course of an article upon the
prospects of the greenback party, the Argus
says
1t is true that many democrats who voted
with the greenbackers last year will resume
their place under the old time-honored banner
this year. They sympathize heartily with
the movement, and acted with it last year to
help it along; but seeing now that it has
strength and momentum enough to carry il on
swimmingly, they will return to be in posi-
ton for the great contest of next year.
Here is the precious confession, unblush-
ingly made, that many democrats voted with
the greenbackers, doubtless under instruction,
not that they believed with them, but to help
them along, and to make them believe that
they were increasing rapidly. Having ac-
complishcd the deception, "they will return. -
1t seems that part of the democratic tactics
is to keep Janus faced column to face either
way, at the word of command, and be either
hardmoney men or greenbackers, as required.
But the organizers of the crops always care
fully manpuvre them to aid in their purpose
of getting into office. Hard money demo
Gratis will note this confession.
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From the Bangor Wing and Courier.
The Tide Turned.

We are glad to inform our readers that
since the opening Of the canvass every
sign and indication has been of the most
cheering character, and that the outlook is
improving every day, in every part of the
the State. These encouraging statements
are based upon an extensive correspond
ence which shows that in every quarter
the disintergation Of the fraudulent dem
ocratic combination is rapidly going on.
and that the republican cause is gaining
recruits with every hour
The demagogues have had their dav.
but they and their works are being found
out by the masses, and this year they find
their power to delude fading away with
the rapidity of its mushroom growth
Those republicans in Maine who were
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Secretary sherman.

1t was splendid meeting which gather
ed at Granite Hall last evening to listen TO
Mr.. Sherman. And a splendid treat those
had who were able to make their way into
the densely packed hail. There has not
for many a day been sogreat interest man.
Tested in public political meeting AS in
the one last evening. In no Presidential
election have we ever seen larger, more
earnest, more attentive and intelligent au-
dience than that which filed Granite Hall
last night and madeitrock with theircheers-
Mr.. sherman will speak in Wateryille
this afternoon at o'clock, where there
will be monster mass meeting, and other
distinguished speakers to occupy a por-
ton of the time.
The campaign has begun gloriously for
the republican cause.
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General News.
treatment

The rumor comes from Ottawa that the
Marquis of Lorne has consented to Letteller's
dismissal, and that the latter will be succeed
ed by Dr. Robitalle.
| General Donald Mcleod, a veteran of Wa
terloo, died at his residence in Cleveland, o..
Tuesday night, aged 100 years, months and
% days.
The deepest running stream that is known
is the Niagara river, which, just under the
lower Suspension bridge, is 700 feet deep by
actual measurement.
Gen. Walker has been looking over the
ground preparatory to the new census, and
thinks it will show an addition of ten millions
to our population since 1870. That would
round it to 100000.
Mrs. Chisoln says she will attend the trial
rem notwithstanding the threats of violence if
she does so. She predicts. an acqhitta.
Buford, who assassinated Judge Eliot of
Kentucky because the Judge had decided ad
vcrsely to Buford in suit, has been found
guilty Of murder in the first degree and sen
fenced to imprisonment for life in the peni-
Tertiary.
The cactus grows to wonderful size in
Arizona. One variety grows to the height of
sixty feet and measures six feet in diameter
There are fifteen or twenty varieties, three of
which bear fruit that is highly priced by the
Indians, who depend largely upon them for
sustcnance.
Geo. p. Rowell & Co., in the American
Newspaper Directory for July, show that the
whole number of newspapers in the United
States has increased since January Of the cur
rent year, from s,7O3 to 9,l53. New papers
abound in the Territories. Suspensions have
been fewer than in any corresponding period
for several years.
A Zululand letter says that the Prince I'm
perial died fighting and must have sold his
life dearly. N the right hand of the corpse
was found a tuft of hair of native fibre,
while the path marked by the Zulus in quit
ting the fatal spot was stained for hundred
yards with gouts of blood, supposed to have
dropped from wounded men being borne
away by their comrades.