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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-12-18
before. and they all wondered how

before, and they all wondered how
Hetty dared to dol
After dinner, when the grown folks
had gone off into the parlor, the little
RaymOnds and the five cousins had the
kitchen all to themselves. and they
popped corn and roasted chestnuts, and
played all sorts of games until nine
o'clock, and then they had to go to
bed. There were so many of them that
Uncle Johns two girls had to sleep
with Hetty. and they talked and gig
gled and told each other stories till
they were too sleepy for anything. and
then just as they were almost asleep
Hetty rolled out of bed, and that made
more fun, and it was nearly midnight
before they went to sleep in good ear
nest.
But the strangest part of this story is
yet to come. When Hetty went to
church the Sunday after Christmas, she
| saw old Father Goo&win. as he was
called, come into church with scarf and
mittens on that were exactly like the
ones she made for Santa Claus. Father
Goodwin was very good man, but
very poor. He lived alone, and did
not always have clothes enough to keep
him warm, or food enough to keep him
from being hungry. Mrs. Raymond
always sent him q Christmas dinner,
and sometimes pair of warm stock
ings, or a coat that Mr.. Raymond had
done wearing. Hetty wondered who
could have made just such a present
for Father Goodwin as she had made
for Santa Claus, but she said nothing,
only pondered on it the rest of the day.
A few days after this, Father Goodwin
called to see Mr.. Raymond about
something, and as he sat by the fire
Hetty came to his side, and timidly asked
him where he got such warm scarf and
mittens.
''They were Christmas present, nv
DEAR" answered the old man, kindly,
land am not at liberty to tell where
they came from; but don't know what
l should do this cold weather with
out them, and bless the dear hand
that knit them, and the kind heart that
thought OF giving them to an old man
like me-"
Hetty didn't ask any more questions,
but all the winter whenever she saw
Father Goodwin with his scarf and nit
tens she had the queerest little sus,
picions in her bewildered head; and
one day her mother caught her burning
up Santa Claus letter, and it was pri-
vately whispered among the older MEM
beers of the family that Hetty's conf
dence in Santa Claus seemed to be
somewhat shaken. When next Christ
mas approached. Hetty did not men,
ton his name, but she did ask her
mother to let her give Emma Watkins
warm new cloak, instead of having any
herself. Emma's mother was
a widow, and so very poor that she
could not dress Emma warmly enough
so that she could attend church and.
in cold weather. Mrs.
Raymond was very willing that Hetty
should deny herself and do good to
others, and readily consented to the
plan. So. although Hetty's idea was
The means of her losing faith in Santa
Claus. it was also the means of her be-
coming blessing to the poor, and
great comfort to her parents.-Ars.
Bisbee, in Golden Rule.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-12-18
The Saint Bernard Dog.

The Great Saint Bernard mountain il
one of the high mountains in Switzer
land. On the highest point of the pas.
over 1T is large stone convent, which
is used as place of refuge for travel.
ers: 1t is eight thousand feet above the
sea, and is the abode of number OF
pious men called monks.
They have q breed of large noble
dogs that scent out people lost in the
snow. They scratch away the drift,
and bark loudly all the while so as to let
the monks know what has happened.
One OF these dogs saved forty per-
sons. and among them was a little boy
that the dog managed to restore from
frozen state, and carried on his back
to the convent.
These dogs are tall. with large limbs
and broad chests. With a case con-
tanning food or cordials slunc abont
their necks, they go out to seek for
travellers. Sometimes the monks 90
with them.
Being able on their four feet to cross
great sheets of snow where men could
not venture, the dogs trace out any
one who may be lost in the drifts.
They supply him with food, and some
times take him home on their backs.
In winter there are what are called
avalanches. A great mass of snow
gathers on high place, till it gets SO
heavy that it falls at once down the
mountain. In doing SO it makes a
noise like the discharge of cannon.
Sometimes the snowdrifts surround
the walls of the convent to the height
of forty feet. The deep little lake be-
fore it does not melt till July and
freezes again in September, and the
snow falls almost every day in the
year.
Not tree is to be seen, but only
patches of moss, grass, and bright,
hardy little flowers. The kind monks
ire cheered in their lonely life by the
bought of doing good.-Nursery.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-12-18
CoHaBEss1oNAL PROCEEDINGS.

DEC. 6.-Tbe last session Of the Forty
sfxth Congress was called to order at noon.
The Presidents Message was read In both
saoess.or Of George rye e Houston. Of
and Joseph 4. Brown. who succeeds Gen.
Gordon q George took the oath ssvs of Office office
bers Of the House responded to roll call M.
Hurd ID, o. introdused pint IesoLns1o nan IN
the tariff Is a tax on imported goods, which Is
ultimately paid y the consu9erTs' Sec seoo mo-
IN most cases Protect the interest it pretends
to protect; third. that a protective tariff does
f n1s that q protective tariff builds up
one citizen at the expense Of another !:
nf h 'h ,sv sssde Which '
change: p a.d dSsem
mercs rom the high seas; seventh that
protective tariff increases the probabihty
81 the crime Of snuggling Mr.. spliinnG9 Tr
the suprsine Court after the 4th q March,
f :Tsnsnny eeancsa % nine as
occur; also, changing the time for eiecilon OF OF
ana IN
| Der. Other resolutions introduced were by
Mr. G,ss &C. sSwsca III sos on Of me ssee
o Council Bluffs; by 81. Ryan ds;,
OF contagious diseases among domestic
animals; by NJ: Bennett EDshota1. Tor
| Bfcknon 3D., Ind.) endeavored to call up the
Senate joint resolution proposing Joint rule
for counting the Electoral vote. consideration
/ of which had been postponed until to DAY.
| objection being made. at the request OF the
speaker the resolution was permitted to lie
over one day IN order TO afford an opportuni-
~ to inquire whether the joint resolution pre-
| sented 4 question of privilege. Mr.. Weaver
(G., Iowa5 presented a resolution declaring
that, in the Judgment Of the Honsc, /" It is the
i duty Of the General Government to at once
exercise its constitutional rights to regulate
commerce between the states by the passage
| NJ euch laws and establishing such regula
tons A. Will secure to the whole people JUS
1 and impartial rates for the transportation o
both freight and passengers"
DEC. Tin the Senate, the credentials
| were presented of Thomas @. Manning, ap
pointed by the Governor ofIouisiana to I'll
| the place of H. n. spoHord. deceased, unit
the next meeting of the Legislature. Filed
bill fixing the duty on barley malt at
| cents per bushel was recomm1tted 70 ~
Commfftee on FINANCE. Senator Mcdonald
introduced bill authorizing the local taxa
| ton of legal tender Treasury no;cs. senator
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-12-18

THREE thousand miners are thrown
out Of work by the temporary suspension Of
collieries in the Pottsville (Pa.) district.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-12-18

FKD9RAL Deputy Marshals have
Jailed ut Memphis twelve men charged with
plundering the wreck of the steamer City of
YJnRSburx
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-12-18

Red ink is solution of alum col
ored with Brazil wood, OF an ammopi
acal solution of cochineal.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-12-18

y
h.s issued memorandum to the magistrates
poiutfnx out that, ssunder certain acts Of
Parliament, - persons assembling armed or
Aiexuised, OF assuming the name Of any So
eisfy to the terror Of Her Majesty's subjects,
,sre RuiIty Of high misdemeanor, rendering
dem liable 70 imprisonment, - are all those
rbo BY threats endesvor to compel
person TO quit employment or who
puh}tsh or write anything calculated
10 Acfts riot or unlawful sssemblies- All
mnxfatr.fcs snd constsbles are bound to ap-
pfebefAd, oppose and disperse persons en-
ragged IN those practices, and they can com
mand ali persons to assist them. The mag
istrsfes can bind over persons whom they
have reason to suspect Of even intention TO
participate In unlawful proceedings or as
sembIIes, or In case Of refusal TO be bound
over they can commit them to jail.
They can bind over any persons who they
beljevo can give evidence relative to such
proeeedfngs, and II they refuse TO be bound
over or 70 give evidence they can commit
tInem 70 jai1.. $50 The Land League IL said to
be modifying ifs campaign In the North with
. : view Of consolidating the Presbyterian Lib
erals and Orangemen. 1t II further reported
the League has established . self-constitut-
ed Court, which undertakes to
decide questions I'm equity, impose
zines and convey eensure. In Kilbrush they
are painting the letters al. L" over the
fronts Of chops where the Land Leaguer'
nay purchase goods. The man who shot
ard killed the balm attempting 70 execute
degrees against him, near Cookstown
County Tyrone, has been arrested Hi
nans = GFaham-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-12-18

The Temperance Congress. under the
auspices Of the New York STATE Temperance
Society, met en The 9th. Gov. St John, of
Kansas. mads a address, detailing the his
tory Of the struggle In Kansas against in
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-12-18

TIM remains Of Hon. George B. Rob
insou, Lieutenant- Governor-elect of Color
ado, were conveyed to his former homo near
Kahnazoo, Mich, under an escort Of prom
tnent citizens Of Colorado, and Inferred
with appropriate ceremonies, ON the 7th.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-12-18

The breaking ground for the Mata-
moras & Matagorda Railroad, Mexico, on
the I'd, was the occasion of considerable GER
emory, large number of dignitaries from
both sides Of the Rio Grande being In at
t4ndnnce.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-12-18

A CHICAGO street-car was run into by
locomotive the other night and completely
demolished. The passengers, ten In num-
Der, were all more or less injured, but none
fatally
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-12-18

A,eonG the first bills which win be
reached In the House viii be the Eaton Tar
IN BIN fer the creation Of commission Of
experts 70 investigate the Tariff and report
their conclusiouss and recommendations to
tn next Congress. This bill passed the
Senate e the last sesslon and Il now lying
upon the spesker's table I'm the House in
such position ~ to BE- one Of tie first meas
ures reached - The coming session.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-12-18

ANoTHER terrible mine explosion has
occurred in South Wales-the Penygraig
Collicry, IN Rhonda Valley. being the scene
Of the latest disaster. Eighty-six persons
were 1t work in the mine ut the time Of the
explosion, mot one Of whom came out alive.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-12-18

A JOINT caucus of the Republican
members of the Senate and House, held on
the evening Of the 9th. resolved that the Re-
publican minority should oppose the pend
ing joint rule for counting the Electoral vote
ssby means authorized by parliamentary
L.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-12-18

TEE simultaneous meeting in New
Orleans of the American Public Health As
ISOLATION, the Quarantine Association, ant
the Sanitary Council of the Mississippi Val
ley brought together . large number of dis
tinguished ssieAAists, mostly medical men,
from an parts Of the country. The proceed
ines Of each body were Of an interesting
character, and VIII doubtless add 90 little
y he public information regarding the pre-
vention and spread Of Epidemic diseases.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-12-18

CAPTAIN W. II. HowGATE, U. s. A.,
has resigned. For the past ten years he had
been connected with the Signal Service, and
since General Myers death has been acting
Chief. His resignation Il supposed to be due
to the recent appointment Of General Hazen
Is Chief Signal Oficer.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-12-18

PXrnE's 0klahoma colony, shout 400
strcux. Isft their rendezvous at Arkansas
City, Kansas. on The 9Th, and took up the
line Il march for the Indian Territory.
Iasut. Nason, with forty-stght men
Of shs Fourth Cavalry, whs had
been dstafled- for that purpose,
escorted them to the State line,
where halt was 70 BE- ordered. It II said
Inst large numbers from osher points were
crossing into the Territory while the MILL
.taxy were watehing Payne's party.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-12-18

The Unitedes Fish Commission
has received ination that the Califor-
MIA State Asseb has just received
from China Entity of gowramy,
a very fine foeh, which is to be in
PRODUCED in t6fornia waters. Some
of them are tsent to Washington
for propagat4d distribution in all
rivers and lakthe country where it
is claimed will flourish. 1t is
claimed theysuperior to salmon.
"DID you THAT window, boyP"
said the grooatching hold of the
fleeing urcM Yes. Sir" "What
dye mean, N running off in this
manner" BE, sir, l was running
home to get bney. / was 'fraid if
l didn't run might forget"
AN ill-fittife-pipe is generally
out at the ell
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-12-18

An i'll ttiFe-pipe is generally
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1880-12-18

BRIeADIKR-GKNKRAL E. o. C. ORD,
commanding the Department Of Texas, haa
been retired from active duty by order oil
the President He will be superseded by
General C. C. Augur, now commanding the
Department OF the South. Gen. Ord 10 81
ycars Of age, and his term Of service in the
Army b forty-sne ard . half yearE
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1880-03-10
Miss T. Westphal

Keeps on hand alarge an well as
sorted stock of MILLINERY, FANCY
GOODS and ZEPHYR WOOL, opposite
the Union Hotel, between Second
and Third North streets.
NEW ULM, .. MINI.
Sharp County record., 1880-03-04

In TINE MATTER OF THE OUTSTANDING
County WARRANTS.
Now, on this day, the Court deeming it
expedient to'call in all the outstanding
scrip or county warrants of Sharp
county, under existing laws of the State,
on account of loss of portion of the
county warrant registers, it is, therefore,
considered, ordered and adjudged by the
Court that all the outstanding county
warrants and certificates issued be, and
they are hereby, called in and ordered
to be canceled and re-issued.
And it is further ordered by the Court,
that all scrip or certificate holders pre-
sent the same to the Court on
MONDAY, JUNE 4TH, 1880,
or during the sitting Of the Court at said
term, for the purpose of having the same
Cancelled and re-issued.
And it is further ordered by the Court,
that the clerk of this court cause to be
delivered to the sheriff of this county, a
true and correct copy of this order, and
that he give notice of said time for
calling in the outstanding scrip and GER
tifcates of indebtedness If the county, in
accordance with the law regulating the
same.
STATE OF ARKANSAS,
County of Sharp.
l, 7. j. Davidson, clerk of the Circui4
Court and ex.oficio clerk of the County
ane Probate Courts, in and for the county
and State aforesaid do hereby certify that
the above and foregoing is true, perfect
and correct copy of an order made at a
special term of the Sharp County Court,
to-wit. On Friday, Feb. 9th, A. d. 1880,
as the same appears of record, in Book
H, pages and 6.
Witness my hand und official
SEAL seal, this February 2Oth,
A. D. 1880.
3O3 T. j. DAVIDSON, Clerk.
Sharp County record., 1880-03-04

TIE CHINESE YAM.==The Chinese or
China yam, is a much neglected esculent.
Probably it is owing to the fact, that not
very many are aware that such vegetables
can be grown with profit in this country.
To get the greatest remuneration for la
bors bestowed, should be the aim of every
one and the yam is of such nature as
to require but little labor. The first year
the soil should be kept loose and free Of
weeds. Afterwards they will take care of
themselves. And right here is where the
profit comes in. a man may plant enough
at one time to do his family for years, each
year bringing him larger yams A yam
that has stood three or four years in the
ground is just as good rs any one only one
year old. They are in readiness for
the table at any season of the year, and
should be left where they grow until they
are wanted for use. When cooked, they
are dry and farinaceous, and resemble, in
taste and appearance, the common potato,
and are much better to depend on, as no
insects yet discovered are injurious to
them, and drought only stops their grow
ing for the time being. Like other crops,
they do better in certain soils, and prefer
deep, rich one, somewhat sandy and
tolerably dry-but will grow in the poor
est clay soil. They are propagated from
the small tubes that grow on the vine just
above each leaf. Save them in the fall,
and keep them where they will not freeze.
Plant in the spring, in rows six or eight
inches apart. The vines are ornamental,
having heart-shaped leaves, edged with
scarlet, and are very pretty. The flowers
are numerous, and have delightful Gin
namon fragrance. A few tubes planted
near a door or window, and the vines
trained about them, make very pleasing
effect, and they do not have to be planted
each spring, as do most other kinds of or
namental vines. If the masses of the peo-
pie better understood the nature of their
growth, and the many fine qualities of
the Chinese yam, they would be more
generally grown. | have grown them for
number of years, and find them to be
most profitable crop, yielding at the rate
of six or seven tons per acre.-Cor,
Rural World.
Sharp County record., 1880-03-04
FROM PARSON GARRISON.

Ed. RECORD The Especial note" of
Bear Creek" bids us "wait 8 time, with
patience | am thus waiting. In my
former reply to "B. c." l conscientiouSly
answered all that pertained to the under
signed las far as reference to others, |
have nothing to do), and the substance of
that reply was, that my words and acts
have been misconstrued. If | am not al
lowed to express my own motives, and the
meaning, as intended, by my words and
acts, then, this explanation would
only give additional ground for what has
seemed from the first, desire to make
harm, when no harm was meant. This is
intended in the "note'' under review.
"R. c. refers to the Augusta Pastor
NJ. A. NJ. and the Helena Pastor" and
connects with US "Vain conclusions,
vapid compliments and foaming fury,
broken pledges and impotent rage |
can only speak for myself. I am truly
sorry my desire for oonciliation is pro-
nounced "vain." The fury and rage
mentioned, / have not felt. have not
exhibited it in my correspondence and
"Bear Creeko charging it on me, reminds
me of what drunken men have told
when drunk, they always thought every
body else was in like condition. Oh! no,
my good brother, ] am not in rage, nor
shall be- For "alarm," l see no cause.
"Bear Greeks" sophomore style is more
of thunder than lightning. As for
"broken pledges, | most respectfully de-
mand statement Of such, if the under
signed is meant. l would be most happy,
my legal friend and afable Colonel, to
have this case las far as | am arraigned)
laid before a jury of my peers, and |
know, when facts, circumstances, motives
and intentions were all considered, |
would be pronounced innocent of the
charge made by "Bear Greek"
| can here most sincerely say, with
Bro. Boswell, that 81 am truly sorry that
any hard feelings have been engen-
dered,' and, ] add, ! have none. | only
feel hurt that my friends land have ever
included "B. c." in the list) will not ac-
cept my explanation. Acting, from first
to last, through sense of duty, leaving, as
we frequently must, in duty's path, more
friendships out of the count, would do
again, under like circumstances, just as
l have done, regardless of Bear Creek"
or any community, prefering conscious
ness Of right to the applause of friends.
l wait, with patience;' the pledges |
have broken. 4. A. GARRISON.
Helena, Ark.
Sharp County record., 1880-03-04

Provided with a pen, meeting Mr.. Sam
Wellers requirements. viz, zone that don't
splutter," veracious chronicler might re-
cord volumes in praise of Coussens Light
ming Liniment, the best remedy in the
world for rheum atism, lame back, sprains,
bruises, etc. For animals it is invaluable
when used for SPAWN, gall, ringbone, etc.
Farmers should keep it on hand in case
of injury to valuable horse. For sale by
Wright & Oldham. L
Sharp County record., 1880-03-04
ed.

In Evening Shade, on the 3rd inst,
infant child Of Mrs. L. D. Atkinson age,
8 months
In Strawberry township, on the 2Sth
ult,, = paugAerty, aged about %
years.
In Washington township, on the even
ing of the I'd inst, Mrs SALME A. Fore, of
pneumonia aged about 80 years.
Deceased was the widow of Wm. II.
Fore, deceased was noted for her high
degree of intelligence and rare social
qualifications.
In Lebanon township, on the 9th ult.,
Mrs. MAGGIE SAUNDERS, consort Of Capt.
VIM. L. Saunders-aged about 81 years.
Deceased was daughter of Anthony
and Mary Ann Cozort, who came from
Rowan county, N. c., and settled near
Smithyille, about the year lS4S. She
was member of the first Presbyterian
told school) church that was organized in
Lawrence county. She Married Capt.
Saunders about the year 1875. She was
beloved by all, and leayes pine sisters, two
brothers and many other relatives and
friends, to mourn her loss. G.
Salisbury IN. CO. Watchman, please
CODY.
Sharp County record., 1880-03-04
RedenaptiOn Notices.

Redeemed, Feb. I'd 1880, by Asa H.
Kellett, the Sc fri or Il b n sec 80, and
sw of sw fri or sec 81, tip l9 north, range
4 W; pit of NV fri or, Sc NV or, and pit sw
NV or, sec 8, tp l8, range 4 W, for $38.o6
Redeemed, Jan. Both, 1880, by IL. j.
Brightwell, NV or sec IA, tip 10 north,
range 5 west, for S4.56.
1913 7. j. DAVIDSON, Clerk.
Sharp County record., 1880-03-04
RedemptiOn Notices.

Redeemed, Feb. Oath, 1880, by j. W.
Biggers, ne NV or, nhf Sc NV, n pit NV
ne ar, and NV pit sw ne, of sec 4, tp Is
north, range 6 W, for $S.99.
Redeemed, Feb. 26, 1880, by A. P.
Smith, Sc NV or, sec 80, tip l6 north
range 6 west, for $I.99. This Feb. Goth,
1880. 7. j. DAVIDSON, Clerk.
ana
Sharp County record., 1880-03-04
Official Notice!

In TINE MATTER OF THE OUTSTANDING
County WARRANTS.
Sharp County record., 1880-03-04
RedemptiO0 Notices.

Redeemed Feb. 9th, 1880, by W. W.
Wolfe, the wifi Sc, Sc NV, whfsw ne, ne sw,
and Sc. sw, sec. II, tip l6 north, range 6
west, for 1885.
Redeemed Feb. 18th, 1880, by j. A.
Washburn, the NV ar, sec. 3, tp 10 north,
range a west, for S4.s5.
31-3 Z. j. DAVIDSON, Clerk.
Sharp County record., 1880-03-04
Other Counties.
BAXTER.

There were three deaths from pneu-
monia, in Baxter county, week before
last--The contract for building a court
house at Mountain Home has been
awarded to B. F. Bodenhamer, at $4,000.
-. The temperance cause is booming at
Mountain Home.
Sharp County record., 1880-03-04

Wherever Coussens' Honey of Tar has
been introduced. in hamlet, city, or coun-
try neighborhood, it has won its way to
popular favor as reliable remedy for
coughs, colds, and diseases Of the throat
and lungs. talso affords relief when used
for Group, hoarseness. bronchitis,etc. Price
so cts. For sale by Wright i Oldham. !
Sharp County record., 1880-03-04

The Catholics hold church services ev-
ery Sabbath at Pocahontas. fty-odd
cases were disposed Of, and fines to amount
of about $500 imposed, at the February
term of circuit court.
Sharp County record., 1880-03-04

The Sharp County Record man is hav
ing a new pair of ears moulded. They
are to take the place of the palm leaves
that have decorated his pate since infancy.
and are to be toned down to medium size.
Bro. Buckley deserves much praise for
the many improvements he has lately
made, both to his paper and to himself
Salem Informer.
Sharp County record., 1880-03-04

WANTED.-A good log chopper. Apply
to Medley & Bro, at Sharp's Mills.