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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

A LIES LESSON.

loved him In my dawnlng years
Far years, divlney dim;
My bllthest smiles my saddeat tears,
Were evermore for him.
My dreaming when the day began,
The latest thought had,
Was still some little loving plan
To make my darling glad
They deemed he lacked the conquerlng wies
That other children wear,
To me his face, in frowns or smiles,
Was never aught but fair.
They said that self was all his goal
He knew no thought beyond
To me, know, no living soul
Was half 40 true and fond.
Ah many love was mine ere now,
In lifes c pricious May,
And many lightly whispered vow
The breezes bore away
Yet, looking back on friends betrayed,
And sweethearts left TO rue.
My soul can say, In shine or shade
At least he found me true"
In loves eclipse, in friendships dearth
In grief, and feud, and bale
My heart has learnt the sacred worth
OF one that cannot fail;
And come what must, and come what may
Nor power, nor praise nor pelf.
Shall lure my faith from thee to stray,
My sweet, my own-Ayself. Selected
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14
Gr Game Gnrle.



II singeih low In every heart,
We hear II each and ALL
A song Of those who answer not
However we may call;
They throng the silence Of the breast,
We sec them ns Of yore,-
The kind, the brave, the true, the sweet,
who walk with us no more.
'Tis hard to take the burden up,
When these have laid IL down;
They Frightened all the JOY Of life,
They softened every frown;
But, oil, tia good To think of them,
When we are tempted sorel
Thanks be 10 God that such have been,
Although they are no more
Morehome-like seems the vast unknown.
Since they have entered there;
To follow them were not 80 hard,
Wherever they may fare;
They cannot be where God IL not,
On any sea or shore;
whate'er betides. thv love abides,
Our God. foreyermore
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

A LECTURER was explaining to little
girl how lobster cast his shell when he had
outgrown it. Said he, What do you do
when you have outgrown your clothes You
cast them aside, do you not ?" 90, no." re-
piled the little one, Z" We let out the tucks."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

have made our fortune, then we sell our
birthright for mess of pottage; but worse
than Esau, the pottage gives us the dyspep-
sia, aud then we lose the good of birthright
and pottage together.-Roben Coiiyer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

They were sitting together Sunday even
ing, with an album or two between them,
when she pleasantly asked, How would
you like to have my mother live with you 2"
lu just fifteen seconds he had his hat half
way over his face, and was boiling through
the gate.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

"WHy am | made a sandwich ?" said
young Snobson, plaintively, as lady sat
down on either side of him in the horse-car
"Because we are better bred than you are"
said one of the damsels, sweetly, and Snob-
son mustered courage to squeeze out to the
platform
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

MANS character may be so high that
his unsupported testimony would send fel-
low.being to the galows, and yet he can't
find more than one man in two hundred who
will believe his statement as to the weight
Of pickerel he caught.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

TmE negro's defuition of bigotry is as
good and as inclusive as that in Webster's
Dictionary "A bigotl" said he, "why he
is man who knows too much for one and
not quite enough for two"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14
ASSIgneG'S Sale at Auction I!

The property belonging TO the nsolvent estate of Ira d.
Meas of East Montpelier will be sold at public auction on
he premises on Tuesday, the Goth day of April,
1880, at ten O'Clock A. The home farm known as the
American citizen., 1880-11-06
HOW WATCHES ARE MADE.

l: will be apparent to any one who will c.r
anime a solid gold watch, that aside from
the necessary thickness for engraving and
polishing large proportion Of the preci-
Gus metal used is needed only to siitien
and hold the engraved portions in place,
aud supply tie necessary soltdity and
st!ength. The surplus gold is actually
needless 40 far as utility and beauty are
concerned. In James BOSS PATENT
GOLD WATCH CASES, this waste of pre-
cious metal is overcome, and the same
solidity and strength are produced
at from 1-:' to 12 of the USUAL cost of soliu
cases. This process is OF the most simple
nature, as follows: A plato of nickel com
position metal, specially adapted to the
purpose, has two plates of solid gold SOL
dered one on each side. The three are
then passed between polished steel rollers,
and the result is II strip of heavily plated
composition, from which the cases. backs,
centres, beZels, ETC., are cut and shaped hy
suitable dies and formers. The gold il
these cases is sufficiently thick to :ldmi;
Of all kinds of chasing, engraving and
cnamclling; the engraved cases have been
carried until worn perfectly smooth by
time and use without removing tho gold.
They are for sale by all jewellers, and each
case is warranted by pCcistl certificate.
For sale by all jewellers. Ask for iflus-
tratcd catalogue, and to see warrant feb2I
Subscribe for the Citizen. Till
january l, 1881, only seventy five
cents.
American citizen., 1880-11-06
COMMISSIONER'S SALE
Chancery Court Madison county Miss. Ju
term 1879.

Chancery Court Madison county Mss. July
term 1879.
Allen Nugent s. Co. surviving
partners OF sr. II. and j.
M. Allen & Co, ct al.
No. 1851 vs.
Anna E. Ross, ct al.
BY virtue of the provisions of final
decree rendered by the Chancery Court Of
Madison con- ty, Mississippi, Mt the July
term thereof in the above styled cause in
the year 1879, and supplemental decree
rendered by said Chancery Court at the
cansc. I will sell to the highest and best
bidder or bidders for cash in front of the
court house door between the hours of j
o'clock a. NJ. and O'Clock p. NJ. on
MONDAY, 9th DAY OF DEC. 1850,
the following described lands situated i'm
Madison county, Mississippi. to-wit: sc Or
and C hf of Sw Jr sec y 9 T 3 g; W hf sw
or sec 23 Q r 3 e; hf NV pr sec IS 9 r
3 e; II hf and sc or and hf of sw or sec u
9r3 east; II hf of II hf and hf G hf of ne
or sec 81 TOR 3 e; hf w hf of NV or and NV
or sec So east. Also the following de-
scribed personal property to-wit: One horse
col. bay male "Jack;' one gray mare mule
"Beck;" one bay horse muls Jerry" one
bay horse mule "Pete;' one socrel mare
mule "Jenny;" one bay mare mule rPuss, !"
and one gray mare mule "Polly;" one bay
mare mule Jude" and two two-horse
wagons.
The title to the aboee described property
is believed to he good, but l win convey
only such title IA is vested in me by vir-
tue of the provisions of said DEGREES.
GEORGE HARVEY,
Commissioners
American citizen., 1880-11-06
The Shooting ARRAY in Lexington.
Special to vicksburS ceRmercial.l

Special to VicksburS cenmercial,l
LEXINGTON, NUvsS.-Last even
ing, while the crowd were pressing
about the polls, an alteration Oc
cured between Il. J. Lock hart, cham
cery clerk, and j. w. Ashcraft,
father of the present Sheriff, Joe
Ashcraft. who is also candidate
for re-election. The trouble arose
because of remarks made by j. w.
Ashcraft, the purpOrt of which was
that Lockhart had not been fairly
elected to the office year ago, when
he was candidate on the Green
back ticket.
Lockhart considered the remarks
as rejecting on himself personally,
and resented the same by striking
Ashcraft with cane. just at this
time J. L. Ashcraft, sheriff and can
didate for reelection, shot Lock
hart, the bail taking effect in the
abdomen. Lockhart then shot Ash :
craft in in the breast, the result OF
which was fatal. Outsiders then
began firing, one ball taking effect
in the shoulder of Mr.. G. NJ. Hull,
editor of the Holmes county Times
American citizen., 1880-11-06
STATE NEWS.

A shocking accident occurred at
the Petrie place near Bolton a few
days ago. The dress of a servant
girl named Viney Robinson, while
she was standing in front OF a fire,
took fire, and in a few seconds was
enveloped in flames, aid before she
could procure assistance she was
burnt almost to a crisp. She lived
but but an hour or or two.-Hinds
County Gazette
The State revenue agent, Capt
Connerly, departed from our city
yesterday, after having obtained a
settlement for the State with the
bondsmen OF Sheriff Wood, in the
sum of forty-six hundred and fifteen
dollars, the amount of Sheriff
Woods default as discovered by
Capt. Couerley's examination into
the affairs of the Sherff7s Office
Natchez Democrat.
A difficulty occurred at Barton's,
Washington county, yesterday, he
tween Dick Win and Ben Henckle,
two young men of Yazoo City, re>
sultlng in the death of the latter.
No reliable information has been
received as to the cause of the diff
ficulty. other than they became en-
gagged in a fist fight, when Win
drew a pistol and fired at Henckle.
killing him instantly. They were
warm personal friends.
A most brutal and outrageous
murder was committed on the plan
tation of Capt. 7. j. Crawford on
last Sunday night. Ore Steve
Chamberlain, a colcred man and a
chopper on the premises, was most
foulIy murdered. at that time, his
head being stove in with an axe,
his head and back broken. A jury
of inquest was Summoned and a
committal trial held before Justice
B. j. McClosky, when the wife of
the murdered man acknowledged
that she committed the fearful
deed. In default of $1,000 she was
committed to Jail. She must have
had assistance, and although cir
cumstances would seemingly im-
plicate other parties, no arrests
have as yet been made.-Pontotoc
Democrat.
American citizen., 1880-11-06
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND
STRONG.

In the past few months there has
been more than 100000 bottles of
Shiloh's Cure sold. Out of the vast
number of people who have used it,
more than 1000 cases sof Cunsump.
tion have been cured. All Coughs,
Group, Asthma, and Bronchitis,
yield at once, hence it is that every
body speaks in its praise. To those
who have not used it, let us say, if
you have a Cough, or your child the
Group, and you value life, don't fail
to ry it. For Lame Back, Side or
Chest, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster.
Sold by w. j. Mosby & Co., Canton.
Miss. j24-1y
American citizen., 1880-11-06
A New Kind of Case.

New because it is only within the last
few years that it has been improved and
brought within the reach of cvery one; old
in pTpI inclple because the first invention was
made and the first patent taken out nearly
twenty years ago, and cases made at
that time and worn ever since axe nearly
as good as new. Read the following which
10 only one of the mary hundreds; your
jewelers. can tell yo uof similar ones:
.H3 MANSFIELD Pa, May % 1873
] have customer who has carried one
Of Boss Patent cases fifteen yeArss:and it
knew it two years before he got it, and
now appears good for ten years longer.
Il. Z. OLNEY.
Remember that Jas. Boss is tho anly
patent case made OF two plates of solid
gold Zone outside and one inside) covering
every part exposed to wear or sight, the
Great advantage Of these plates over cleo
fr gliding is apparent to e !eIy one. Boss
is he only patent case with which there
10 given written warrant of which tie
fJnowing is fac simile:
American citizen., 1880-11-06

THIS being cur first issue afte
the election. our readers may very
naturally expect something from
n OH the situation, as we had so
much to say previous to the End OF
November.
After looking over the result in
onr own county, permit US to say,
We have no apologies to make-no
burden upon our conscience to I'M.
load. Had this journal been en-
dowesi with the power OF prophecy
it could not have more certainly
marked. out tho line of conduct of
those in opposition to the regular
Democratic ticket. We take no
credit to oursrlves for this, but we
do feel proud OF tho noble response
of the true Denocl acy of Madison
comfy.
We did onr duty they did theirs
and gave lasting rebuke to those
who prove untrue to principle and
good faith. On the other hand
we have no rooster to display-our
reports from abroad are toe gloomy
for to have glorification over
local issues. But, "with malice
toward none, and charity for ALI
We will again pursue the seven
tenor of our way" trusting 10 that
good old maxim of Davy Crockett's
-be snre you're right, then 60
ahead.r
American citizen., 1880-11-06

HANCOCK AND EEGLIsu ELEC
TORs-F. Il. Barry. 1911 T.; &. +
Nelson. l2iS; G. Il. 3litrhcll, l2i1 !,
Thos. Spisnt, I2i7 4; VIM. Price,
l2tS; VIM. IL. Luse, i2tS; Robt. L.
Miller. l2IS JOS. iiirrh. l3io.
GARFIELD AND ARTHUR ELEC
ToRS.-W. B Spears, 92S II. W
Flournoy, OPS; }. NJ. Bynum, 92S ;
J. r. Settle. 92S; NJ. X. Mister, 92S
IL. H.. Montgomery, 929; II. ii
Cuny. 92S; Chas. w. Clarke, 92S-
! CONGRESSMAN, 4th DISTRICT.
| o. II. Singleton, 1y99; w. \
brennan, 952.
STATE SENATOR.
X. O. Smith, 1l03; S. y. ID
GIeaves, $50.
COTTON WEIGHER.
S. G. Divine, 1856; j. G. ThiS
pen, 667 L. Il. Devices, ll3 +; w
Z. Daucy. 4 j. +. Battley, L.
American citizen., 1880-11-06

The Congressional Election in
Mississippi.

At this writing We announce the
certain electi IN of Hon. III. J.. Null
.w in the 1st District; Hon. Van
II. Manning, in the 2,!; Hon. ID. ID
Money, in the Sd; Hon. o. Il. Sin
gieton in the 4th, and Hon. &,
e. Hooker in the 5th. We hav
n It received sufficient returns to
warrant positive statement that
Hon. j. X. Chalmers is re~elected.
Clarion,
American citizen., 1880-11-06
H. Y. SEATER,
Merchant Tailor,

u
HAS made arrangements with one of the
largest and most fashionable tailors in the
country, Messrs. Garitee, Masten d Allen,
Philadelphia, by which any garment worn
by man can be furnished at low figure,
from actual measurement. Mr.. Scatter has
taken the agency of the above house at
the earnest solicitation of his friends and
patrons in Canton, and thinks from life
time experience in his profession that he
can give satisfaction to the most fa stidious.
Any exterior garment-coat, pants or
vest-made up in the most recherche style
and after the most approved models of
European and American fashion plates,
from measurement taken Mt his | lace of
business, ordered from the Philadelphia
house, and guaranteed to please in style
and fit. Samples, with prices attached,
now on exhibition at his place of business,
north side of public square, where hs
would be pleased to see his friends.
American citizen., 1880-11-06
BADLY BEATEN,
REPUBLICAN VICTORY.
ELECTORAL VOTE STANDS
222 FOR GARFIELD. AND
lat FOR HANCOCK.
TENNESSEE.

Nashville, Nov. 3.-Returns re-
sxived up TO IL p. IN. indicate that
Hawkins, Republican, has been
elected Governor. The 1st, 5th
and 10th Congressional districts
arc still doubtful. The result over
tie State IS still doubtful between
Hawkins, Republican, for Cover
nor, and Wright. State credit Dem
ccrat, and the complexion of the
general assembly is still doubtful.
NEW YORK.
New York, Nov. 3,-This city elects
to the assembly Is Democrats and
6 Republicans. The latest returns
chow that the vote on the mayor is
(srce, Democrat, 9S,051. Dowd,
: Republican. 9G. 74S Cruces ma
jorify 1303-45 election districts
missing. Rejoicing Republicans
paraded the village of Flushing
early this morning. They were ass
rauiteti by Democrats with sticks
and stones. The attacking party
was routed, one of them being IA
tally and several seriously wound
ei. A number of Republicans also
we're wounded. The total city vote
gives Grace 1904 majority for may
or.
INDIANA:
Indianapolis, Nov. 3.-Returns
from 663 voting places i'll this
State give Gar6eld 137, $50, Han
cock 11i,231, Weaver 6434. Total
25s, ,5S5.
ILLINOIS.
Chicago, Nov. 3.-Returns from
333 towns and precincts in Illinois,
cotside of the city OF Chicago, give
y net Republican gain OF 1927.
This indicates that Garfield's piu-
rality in the State may reach $4,000
NEW JERSEY.
Jersey City, Nov. 3.-The Demo
ePstic State Committee claim Lud-
low (Democrat) for Governor by
1000 majority, and Hancock aud
English by 5000. The Legislature
10 Republican.
WEST VIRGINIA.
The vote of West Virginia will
not be materially changed from
that Of October.
VIRGINIA..
Richmond, Nov. 3.-Returns from
all the principal cities and over 100
county precincts. show that the
regular Democratic electoral ticket
has swept everything, and the
Democratic majority Will be at least
10000.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
IN twoBty counties the reported
rsirjoiiiies for Hancock and the
Democratic ticket aggregate 81, 900.
Thirteen counties still to be heard
from will probably increase this
majority.
American citizen., 1880-11-06

WE have no means OF estiara ting
The Democratic majority III Missis-
sipIk, but it is large enough for all
necessary purposes. The Demo-
Gratis have held the fort manfully.-
Clarion.
American citizen., 1880-11-06

THE Synod of Mississippi " I
convene in the Presbyterian church
at Nc M'au, next Wednesday night
at o'clock.
American citizen., 1880-11-06
SHILoH's CArARIH REMEDY

SHILoH's CATARRH REMEDY
A marvellous cure for Catarrh,
Diphtheria, Canker Mouth and
III eadache. With each bottle there
is an ingenious nasal Injector for
the more successful treatment of the
complaint, without extra char ge.
Price so cts. For sale by w. j.
NJ osby, Canton, Miss j31 1y
American citizen., 1880-11-06
22d day Of November, A. D. 1880,

within the hours prescrib d by law, at the
front door of the Court House i'll the to~n
of Canton Mississippi, sell at public auc-
tion to the highest bidder for cash. the fol
loving property to-wit: The Nc Sec
IL: and the Sc 1 of Sec IL; and the s" of
Sec IL; and the W hf of the W Inf of the e
ar OF sec IL. and the hf of the NV or of
sec -. and the w hf of the sw qT of ne qr
sec IL in township range cast in Madi-
son county. in the State of MISSISSIPPI, con
tanning in all $40 acres more or less, to
pethcr with dwelling house, onthous@s,
fences AMI other improvements Oh SAID
lands.
Tho Commissioner will only convey
such title as he is authorized to convey
under said decree; but the title IS bs iicvcd
TO tc perfect. A. IT, MOORE
4yJ conifnis5I 1ner.
-oayoo 10 r5J 50 sssIruIsp ~ AZ :. .IH0ilYHG
American citizen., 1880-11-06

T. the Democratic victory OF 1876
n ct hccn thrown away, the n II
to &c .ess in 1850 would have been
cas-, Clarion.
American citizen., 1880-11-06

Under a decree of the Chancery Court
of Kinds county, First District, rendered
on the 2Ist day of September, A. d. 1850,
in the case of Eliza L. Allen ct al, vs.. Sal
lie J. Ligon ct al, the undersigned commits
sioner, appointed by said decree, VIII, on
American citizen., 1880-11-06

take pleasure in recommending Mr.. W,
G. Sandcrmeyer to all who wish their ln-
strumentstuned. He Is reliable workman
and good tuner. ADOLHUS BROWN.
American citizen., 1880-11-06

SARA BEENuARpT has arrived in
Now York City.
American citizen., 1880-11-06
PHILADELPHIA
Brought to. Your Doors |

w. j. KENDALL is agent for Wanama
ker * Brown, and Jacob Reeds Sons, cw
OF the largest clothing hous es III Anne ric
will furnish anything in the clothing liu
ut Philadelphia prices. Call and uce
samples for custom made suits, or a.
grades and prices. Y fuI line Of Men
Cndorwcar. aus1s-:iIn
American citizen., 1880-11-06
w. q. SANDMEYER,
Tuner and ReDairel

OF Pianos, reed and pipe Organs, offers his
services to the people Of Canton and vi
entity, All work done in the best style
and satisfactiOn guaranteed. Refers to
Prof. A. Brown with whom he requests to
leave orders. u
American citizen., 1880-11-06

4eiurns ofths &, o'ior held in al,
e9a County, Nov pad. $3.50.
American citizen., 1880-11-06
Ayers Ague Cure,

For Fever and Asue, Intermittent Teveg.
Periodical or Biiions Fever. 20 snd indss Afs
all the affections which arise fsom maiars-
Gus, marshs or niasmatic poisons.
This is compound remedy, prepared Win
scientific skill from vegetable Ingredients, which
rarely fails to cure the severest cases Of Chpls
and Fever and the concomitant disorders. Such
q remedy the necessities Of the people In mala-
| rious districts demand. It's great superiority
over any other medicine get discovered for tho
cure Of Intermttente is, that it contains NO out
nine or mineral, and those who take 1t are iFss
from danger Of Quinism or any injurious effects,
and are as healthy amer using Il rs before. n
has been extensively employed during the Last
thirty years In the treatment of these distressn6
disorders, and SO unvarying has been its success
fhat thas gained the reputation OF being infak
hble. It can, therefore, be safely recommended
as sure remedy and specific for shs Fever and
Ague Of the West, and the Chilli and Fewer -
the South. II countcracts the miasmatic poiseo
In the blood, and frees the system from Its iuAu-
ence. so that fever and ague, shakes or shihs,
once broken up by it, do not return until DE
disease is again contracted.
Tho great variety OF disorders which arise IRON
the irritation OF this poison, such as Neuralgia,
Rheumatisu,. Gout, Headache, Blindnessv
Toothache, Earache, Catarrh. Asthma, PA.
patation, Splenic Affections. Hystories, PalA
in the Bowels, Collie. Paralysis, and desanes.
Of the Stomach, all Of which become intsrnfe
tent or periodical, have no spcedier remedy than
ArER's AaUE CURE, which cures them all alike
and protects the system from future attacks. AZ
preventive, it is of immense service IA those
communities wherc Fever and Ague prevails, -
1t stays the development OF the disease " taken
nth first approach OF the premonitory symp-
toms. Travellers and temporary residents are
thus enabled to defy these disorders, and few
will ever suffer II they avail themselves Of the
protection this remedy affords.
For Liver Complaints, arising from torpidity,
Is an excellent remedy; 1t stimulates this organ
into healthy activity, and produces many remark
able cures where other medicines fail.
Prepared by DR.. J. C. Aver & Co.;
Practical and Analytical Chcmists,
LOWELL, MASS.
soLD sr ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE
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American citizen., 1880-11-06

Read our and Bring this Sheet along with
TO buy. Every article
show our honesty of intention, by giving the brands
American citizen., 1880-11-06
Q I Il ( n. Nj L . ).

SATURDAY, NOV. C, 1880.
American citizen., 1880-11-06

~ o5IHqo 10 eoIJ
..InonVa0-XoV1a- 20 5ss1sfd Ir!pv
American citizen., 1880-11-06
SOUTH CAROLINA.

IN twenty counties the reported
rlajmiries for Hancock and the
Democratic ticket aggregate 81 900.
Thirteen counties still to be heard
from will probably increase this
majority.
American citizen., 1880-11-06

-osyo9 10 co, 50 sssImIsT 81 AZ :. In0nYHG
-XoyIg :, ;oIuosfg u!siroo slIfd J"Art
American citizen., 1880-11-06

This is the original and Genuine Kidney
Pad. Ask for it and take no other.
American citizen., 1880-11-06
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Bet. Canal and Customhouse. lNov6- Gun