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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07
SALE OF LAND.

DY VIRTUE of deeretal order of the
ID Honorable Probate Court of Leake
county, the undersigned, Exeeutrix of the
last will and testament Of SAMEUL GREEN
WOOD, deceased, viii, at the late residence
of the said deceased, on
Friday, tAs l5tA dag Of Nopember, 1861,
sell to the highest bidder, on a credit of one,
two AMI three years
The East half of Northwest quarter, West
half of Southeast quarter, and Southwest
quarter of Section II (except FIVE !acresl
East half of Southeast quarter of Section 10
the whole of Section 90, and all in Township
10, Range 8, ?.
Notes and approved security will be re-
CURED
ELIZABETH t. GREENWOOD,
Oct %, ls6l-5t Executrix.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07

rEThe Senate Of Georgia has passet

EgThe Senate of Georgia has passed
bill to prevent, during the existing war.
monopolics and specula'ions in bread
stuff. and other articles of general use
and con~umpton The bill enumera'es
salt. wheat, flour. bacon. lard. cotton
osnaburgS, kerseys. leather. shoes. cotton
cards or wool cards, as the articles must
not be sold at speculative prices L al
lows the owner of any of those articles to
sell them at an advance of go per cent.
upon their price last April.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07
Saturday Morning, December I. 1851.

ADMINISTRATOR SALE.-we ask attention
to the advertisement Of Mr. S. L. Mosby, adj
ministrator The sale takes place next Tues
day, on the premises Of the late Mrs Aosoy,
four miles west Of Canton, and two miles
from Madison Church We learn that there
are some fat and stock hogs to be Sold also,
some fine u.ich cows
Persons attending this sale should put
some :moaey in their pockets, as all small
sums will be cash.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07

L ETTERS of administration haying been
IL granted to the undersigned at the No
vember Term, 1861, of the Probate Court OF
Madison county, Mississippi, on the estate OF
NANCY MOSBY, deceased, all persons in
debted 10 the estate Of said deceased are re-
qaested to come forward and make settle
ment, and those having claims against said
estate are hereby notified to present them,
legally authenticated, within the time pre-
scribed by law, or they will be barred.
S. L. M0SBY, Admir-.
Nov. %, 1861 47-6t
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07
Citation.
The State Of mississippi.
Madison County.

Probate Court, Norenber Term, 4. II. 1861.
10 Thomas 4. Hoiey, Cora n Haiey and John
1Lford, hcirs ana d<friduiees Of tie estate OF
-Hancy -u,S5y, licensed:
NOC are hereby cited to be ana personally
L appear before the Probate Court of
Madison county. Miss, on Hcaaeyday. tie
18th dag Of JoHarrn, 1852, to show cause, if
any YOU can, why the petition of ). L. Mosby,
administrator Of the estate of said decedeut
for the sale of the land and negroes belong
ing to said estate, should be sold for the
purpose of division and distribution, should
not he granted.
Witness, the Hon. W. S Bailey. Judge of
Probates of Madison county, this 29th day
Of November, 1861, and seal Of said Court
GEo WARD, Clerk.
Per Z. D. Ward, Dep. Clerk
Nov. 30. 1861 4S-5w
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07

S- The following dispatch was re-
ceived from Grenada. from private in
the Smith Quitman Rifles. indicating that
regiment has been formed and officers
elected
Grenada, 5,h.-Percy is elected Col
onel, Hill, Of Madison, Lieut.. Colonel,
and Brent. Major.
I NississPpian. Fl. MOODE.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07
HOTELS.
ALLEN HOUSE.

TETHE undersigned respectfully aaaa1e-es
[ % his friends and tae naalzr zenerslss.
that he has succeeded NJ. g. e. Allea Ca ass
proprieturship Of tais Hl4se- anA Hal1 60
all in his p0wer 90 uliasain as ssrmeF rena-
tation as a weli-srps AaseL HIS tahae mzl
always be supplied wlsh tAs best the mazs et
affords. and bT giv3uE his ean psFsanal arsnu.-
ton % his guests, IL a1ditiea 60 taas 81 en-
per5enced servants be honss % ne aA1e sa
render satisfaction 70 al wAo 1zev Faear A1-a
with 1hejr pstronare-
Connected VITA tae Aause = & aoasf Ssab1e.
where horses Sill e IS 81 aslee1e1 -.
Feb. ,. 1ssI-tf A. Is. CLARK
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07

EgThe Smith pullman Rifles request
us to return their sincere thanks 10 Miss
I'll. +. tombstone. of Madison county, for
thirty suits of clothing, and to her mo-
Their for one hundred dollars worth ; and
that the company is also under Sbliga-
tions to the Livingston and Pearl River
Aid Societies for timely and appropriate
contributions Mss .ssippjqn, 18Th.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07
FRUITS FOR TIE SOUTH.

IN TIME OF WAR PREPARE FOR PEACE
1 M0NG the necessary preparations a
~ good ORCHARD Is Indispensable 20 the
true delights of Southern home II YOU
don't helisye it, try it By calling on
WALKER, MAYNARD e CO.,
Who have for sale, this eslsoa, Is fue~a col
lection OF
FRUIT TIE EE2S
As can be found anywhere. The trees are
WE'LL GROWN. the varieties are the - right
STRIPE aud in view OF all these good quail
ties, the following prices are not extrava-
giant:
Apple trees, p to 80 cents each, accord
ing 10 size;
Peach. - to 3 cents:
Pear, 30 to - cents:
Apricot. 30 cents;
Plum. 30 cents
Grape vines, > to 30 cents.
For persons who wish 90 purchase a large
quantity, liberal deductions viii he made
EeIy@ Cur terms are cash; but owing 20 the
scarcity Of this article ut present. notes bea1-
ing ten per cent. interest viii be acceptable !.
therefore, all who wish Il splendid Orchard
. come and bny without money
For further particulars address
WALKER, MAYNARD ~ CO..
Sept >, Gift CANTON. MISS
Nr- L. II. GOULD Is Our Agent fn Canton.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07

I I'VE see it stated that the Coined p
crate force at and near Columbus mum
hers near g.. 600 men and reinforcements
are constantly pouring in. Over $4,000
are near Bowling Green. and that divis-
ion is also reported as increasing in mum
brrs
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07
kpMINTsTRAToR,s SIZE.

ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 1861, as
~ Administrator, with the VIII annexed,
on the estate of NATHANIEL ROBBINS,
deceased, | will sell, on the premises, in
Scott county, to the highest bidder, on a
credit of twelve months, all the real and
personal property of said deceased, consisting
of Land, Negroes, Horses and Mules, Cattle
Sheep and Hogs, Wagons, Carts Plows and
Plantation Implements of every description,
together with Household and Kitchen Furni-
ture. Sale to take place within the legal
hours.
Bond with approved security viii be re-
quired of the purchasers.
JOHN J. LAMAR
Administrator, &c.
October IG lSG1 46-6t
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07
LIGHT, IIGHTtIIGHT,
HOME PRODUCTION.

GTEAR0PTENE OIL, substitute for Par
- afRe or Coal oil. Ii Is adapted to the Use
of Coal oil Lamps. wish slight sheraton OF
the burner. and Is as safely used
The above is manufactured By :. r Childs.
All Interested IN light are iuvited 70 eall AT
his store and see 1t burn.
3 r. CHU.DS
CANTON. MISS
November . 1861 aft.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07

gs~The Boston Courier says that a
movement is on foot among the abolition
iSt> in that city, to create combination
against lie government, in consequence
of the removal Of Fremont
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07

ETA fight is expected daily in the
region Of RussellviIle. Ky, says the
Nashville Banner, between the opposing
forces under John Breckinridse and Tom
Crittenden.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07

rgAdyices from Pocahontas, Ark,
brings the cheering news that all the
Fedora! troops in Southeast Missouri had
left that section. and were marching
rapidly to Belmont. opposite Colum6u-.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07

- ALT. MoIasses. Sugar, Bagging aud Rope.
- which we viii sell on moderate terms for
cash; also, our entire stock Of Dry Goods,
hardware, &c &c
ROBINSON, MAYSON & GO.
Noveu Ter , 1851 44-ff
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07
L.STOF LETTERS.
Remaining in the Postoffee at Canton, Miss
December I, 1861.


Administrators Notice.
7 ETTERS Of administration having been
d 4 granted to the undersigned at the No
vember Term, 1851. Of the Probate Court of
Madison county, Mississippi, on the estate of
VIM. p. Dlukias, deceased, II persons in
debted to the estate of said deceased are re-
quested to come forward and make settlement;
and those having claims against said estate
are hereby notified to present them. legally
authenticated. within the time prescribed by
law, or they viii he forever barred
CLAUDE H. DIEKTNS
Administrator.
December Z, 1851 49-6w
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07
FOUND.

4 sum Of money, which the owner can
u have By describing, and paying for Ibis
advertisement
December !, 1861.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07
Administrators Notice.

WHEREAS, letters of administration.
w upon the estate of Q. 9. Strand, de :
ceased were granted to the undersi gued. by
the Honorable Probate Court Of I.eake coun-
ty. Miss, at the October term, 1861, thereof:
Now, therefore, all persons having claims
against said decedent are hereby notified to
present the same within the time prescribed
by law, or the same will he forever barred.
DAVID CRAWFORD,
Administrator
Dec :. 1861 4g-6w
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Executors Notice.

WHEREAS, letters testamenfary on the
w estate of SePtimus Weatherby. de-
ceased were granted to the undersigned at
the November term, 1851, of the Probate
Court Of Attala county, State of Mississippi a:
Now, therefore, all persons having claims
against the estate of said decedent are hereby
required to exhibit the same and have them
registered within the time allowed by law, or
they viii be forever barred.
VI. y. WEATHERBY.
Executor.
Nov. 30 1861 48-6t
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07

EGThe whole race Of mankind live
upon each other. In an important sense
we are all cannibals.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07

Hon. John Gill Shorter was inaugu-
rated Governor of Alabama last Monday
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07
LIME FOR SAIEt


DY virtue of an order of the Probate
Ee Court of Madison county, viii proceed
TO sell, on
Taesdov the 10TH day Of December merit,
at the late residence of Mrs. y. Mosby, de-
ceased, near Madison Church, the following
described property belonging to said estate,
consisting in part of Corn, Fodder, Horses
Cows, Killing and Stock Hogs, Household
and Kitchen Furniture, Wagons, Plows and
Plantation implements The Cows and Hogs
are of superior quality, and in good order.
Terms OF sale, twelve months, with per
cent. interest, with approved security.
S. L. MOSBY, Admir-
Nov. %, 1861 47-2t
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07

wWhy are the young ladies of Lou
isiana like printed slips? Because they
are La bellies.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07
Administrators Uotice.

AAA1AAIIII1 = a<LUA ; :. JUICE.
I ETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION having
II been granted 10 the undersigned at the
July term, 1861. Of the Probate Court of
Madison county, Mississippi, on the estate Of
Sarah Shelby, deceased, all persons indebted
to the estate OF said deceased are hereby no.
tilted TO come forward Immediately and make
payment. and those having claims against
the estate are requested TO present them le-
gally authenticated, within the time preserib-
ed hy law, OF they viii be barred
EDWARD SHELBY.
EVAN SHELBY
Admiuistra tors
Oct 26 1861 az
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IA 4 D-Ea0 NEo

7 have in store in my warehouse a large
I quantity of SUGAR and MOLASSES.
which the owner wishes to exchange for
COTTON.
WILL. s. BAILEY.
Nov. so, 1851 4S-tf
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07
Corn and Cotton.

ID DICKINSON, MAYSUN & CO. viii take
Ii CORN or COTTON for all debts due
them, for which they will pay seventy
cents per bushel for Corn, and ten cents
per pound for good nsiddling Cotton.
November , 1861 44-tf
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07

sf4sA Gals FIRE Fre-rh .f-Ha.zu
-OV SOD gals on tfa.-aea NlaszF-
IG8 gals Supersoz 4le4llEa lsla-
- do Old Part 81 lHs Lal.1aa uazk-
loo 90 Best Madeira - sae-
~ 10 Aalzga - Ine.
10 eases Cl4FeE Is tEa.
o baskets Ch3mpalae-
4 caSk. Harvey = jig Ale
do Lau3au Porlar-
just received AMI Tor sale bw
uiay2J C2SSELL { EAClsGN-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-12-07

RECTIFIED - BOURBON WHISKY
= BBLS = y Pixies wasnelz.s .--ss
I'D 50 half bbIs Go aa 1a
50 b1ls- ella and vauaz BaarEen-
For sale as
aug4 SEENE~- DAENEE q EtN
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Administrators Notice.

October &c, 1861
The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1861-06-01

A Prophecy.-A friend hands US an
old prophecy which appeared in maya
zine towards the close Of the last century,
in relation to the "good old thirteen" then
just united with Constitution. Ofcourse
it was, as it indicates, from source hos
tile to the spirit Of '7G.---Hovsfoa yc'e-
gyaph.
when figures and ar" changed TO 3 and
The wicked rebels will then rac, have num-
For at that number, lis doomed by Fat.
They'll split in twain and separate"
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NJ 4 Il Y l. 4 y ID.

The desyo's heel is on thy shore,
Mary land
His touch !, ct Thy temple door,
Maryland
Avcngc the patriotic gore
That hcckcd the streets Of Balimorr,
And BE- she hat'r-quccn Il yore,
Maryland! Ny Maryland
Hank TO wandering sous appeal,
Maryland
My mother State to thee knccl,
Maryland!
For life aud death. for woe and veal,
Thy peerless ,hiyalry reveal,
And grid thy bcantcous limbs with steel,
Maryland My Maryland
Thou wilt not cover IN the dust,
halyiand!
Thy Jr,.n..ug sword shall never rust,
Maryland!
Remember Carui's sacred trust,
Remember Howard. waiikr thrust
Aud all thy slumbrrrrs with the Just,
Maryland! Ny Maryland!
Come ri, the Ri dawn Of The day.
Maryland.
Come! with NY panopIi'd array.
Maryland
With ElngsuII's spirt for the fay,
With Naisuu's blood ~ Monterey,
With fearless Lowe and dasLiug May,
Maryiaud My Maryland
Come! for thy shield is bright AM strong,
MrIylaui!
Conn g., H.. Jalliaucn does thee wrong,
Maryland
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ARMIES AND NAvIEs.--The following
statement of the strength Of the armies
aud navies of the principal governments
of Europe, together with those Of the Uni
ted States, including the Southern Confed-
eracy, We copy from the Scientific Ameri-
can. 1t will be read with peculiar interest
at the present time -
The standing armies and navies of Eu-
urope, even on what is called the "peace
footing" are ON a p:odigious scale; take
for example:
France.-Army, coo 900 men; 40 field
batteries; guards, 10000 men; navy, 425
vessels aud 10000 sailors.
AuStria.-Army, $4,000 men of which
525, 900 are infantry, $4,000 cavalry, Co.
600 artillery and 10000 engineers and
staff
Pyassia-Army, $4,000 men.
ERgiaRd-Army, $4,000 men, includ-
ing the colonial troops; navy, 600 vessels,
of which over 800 are sailing vessels. $50
steamers and 10 ships of the line, carrying
about $4,000 guns AID 10000 men.
RuSsia.-Army, 100000, including
the reserve, besides 225,0G0 irregular
troops navy, 200 vessels and 10000
sailors and guuncrs.
Tarkcy.-Anmy (regular), 100000 men;
reserve, l4S,000; irregular troops, Gl,000;
various contngents, 10000. Total, 3d.
600. Navy, 20 vessels and 10000 sailors
and gunncrs.
Bigiam.--Auny ION war footing
$4,000 infantry, and $1,000 cavalry.
iS~dc0iaad.-Arny, $4,000 men.
German Coqfcderatioa--Army, 52j, 900
men, besides 10000 cavalry--includiug
the contingent Of Austria and Prussia.
tRitcd Sfates.--Army, 1900 men f;
militia, 2,SG2,GIl men; navy, 10 ships Of
the hue, 10 fngatcs, 2l sloops Of war, 3
briggs, schooner, - screw steamers and
tenders, . side wheel steamers, 3 store
vessels, 6 permanent store and receiving
ships lin al 81 ves-ols), naval asylum,
a naval academy and s navy yards.
EXTENT AND ppWgE OF THE SoUTH-
The Southern Coulcdciacy, as it now ex-
lists in elfcct---as we consider that Ten
nessee and North Carolina are, to-day,
as much members Of the Coufrdcracv rs
any Of the States-has an area in Square
miles, and contains population, as fol
/ I,urs.
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no. IA
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.

DIscoNFURrs or NEW YORK BELLA
The New York Express publishes IL
following;
MADE on SQUARE.
Dear C0..-This horrid war that ever
body is talking about has iu,erfered 4
with society that have scarcely anythinl
to tell You. Absolutely so many Of It'd
beaux have volunteered that we can't haY
any German. There's one Of the consd
quences Of civil war that I'm sure coul,
never have been contemplated. thinl
it it were known, peace would be fmmd
diately proclaimed You haven't any ideI
OF our sqffcriugs here The girls have 4
talk to old beaux who were rejected b,
our grandmothers we have to spend al
our time at lint aud bandage parties, an
our fingers are sore with scraping old nap
Eins. But its all the rage. They sayl
company of Flor nee Nightingales is to b
formed; each lady to carry a lamp; bu
! don't see any use in that unless it i
Ike Diogcnes. to look for man. Oh
the desolation Of tho ball rooms But
suppose shouldn't tell the enemy Of on
deprivations. / haven't had new boz
net since Easter; Pa says all his Soutl
ern stock Is good for nothing, and he mus
be- economical. Lucy Lovcm is engaged
bcr intended proposed himself the day be
fore his regiment sailed, and Of course sh
couldn't refuse at such time I'm sur
| should have accepted the whole comps
ny. At any rate wish they'd have pre-
posed. Ever so many marriages nav
been hurried up by the wars. Ny cousin
Matilda Mel limsey, was one Of the brides
aud wore starspanges all over her veil.
The worst OF it all is, We cannot go
orr strawberries or peas from Savannah
What is to be doncl Ma gives n Dime
next week, and the idea of no green pea
and absolutely no strawberrics for dessert
Don't you think YOU could snuggle SON
to Us 1t wouldn't be giving aid AM
comfort to the enemy, would II Surel,
food is not coutraband of war, and rcall
without our Southern vegetables an
fruits, the dinner would be failure. 81
dear, oh dear, no Gumar, and no gree
peas! What drea ltul thing war Is
Yours, my love, coufdiugiy
FLURlNDA VI.
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Cattc"ral ofMc cry If Acrico.--This
gorgeous cafholic elifcc is said to be The
mos. caplciJu, structure for worship in
America. 1t is 500 feet long, 4eO feet
wide, and capable of holding 10000 per
sons The ediiicc is thus described: "1he
building il not in conformity with any or
der 'f1r,hi'n"urr, although remarkably
imposing. The walls are built Of unhewn
'a-at, hI, ihr front is covered over with
she most !alorious carving, while massive
pillars rise up against the wal for the sup
port Of the lofty towers. The interior is
gorgeous almost beyond description, though
the decorations are more remarkable for
costlincss than taste The choir is formed
Of rare carved woods, and deliberately coy
cred with gildc,l images. The high altar,
raised from the floor on nm elevated plat
form, exhibits Il profusion of candlesticks,
crosses and other ornaments, of solid gold
or silver aud is-crowned by an image of
the virgin, dccAtl in iewcts estimated at
the value OF more than $2,50O,000; aud
all other parts Of the church are a perfect
Wilderness Of columns, statues, shrine, fonts,
h-p
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Total. .3H

A united South is, we believe, the
inevitable result Of the political conyul-
sion now agitatinS the country. Should
this he accomplished, the extent OF the
ConfrdeFaey would be s51,4IS square
miles, and .he population l2,24O,O47.
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POETRY.

--"I' Is :hc gin OF POETRY 10
hallow every place in which il moves; I" breath
round Ngtus,. I'm odor more exquisite than he
pcr,uu, of th. royce and 20 shed over IL tint more
magical than TIC blush Of morning"
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Ear vvcIl.

TITLES, on The cNooi Iue departure vi MS
company from then homes, Published in
the Gazette the Glowing touching fare
well to the mothers of the Tensas volun
teegs. How dinersnt are the sentiments
which he breaths, from the bombastic
and bloody threats that come to us from
the North:
The time is near at hand when we will
have to depart from your tender embraces
when We, as loving, patriotic sons, will
go from our friends and from all the pleas
ant scenes of ourfchllhood, TO meet the
foe in hostile array upon the battlefield.
And oh many q us, | fear, viii never
return.
But, mothers, we know how yon feel
indeed, we have 4plt the same ourselves.
It's bard, hard indeed to leave the lovely
scenes Of our cpiflhood; but still wS must
80, lis our coultry's call, and proud are
we TO respond.
Mothers, tits sad for YOU to part with
your sons; but 1t them go. Send them
forth, with " God bless you my child
serve thy country" They will 20 then
with n good will. The one who addresses
You now has a lao,hcr, loving, tender and
true. oh ycs,sshe is numbered among
the noLlest of her sex. Like noble
hearted wvman,eshc gave up her son to
the service of his country, and the care Of
his God. Mothers, think gently q Us
while We are con, for we shall often think
of YOU When all the family are seated
round the old fire idc,, just cast one kind
look to the seats We used 10 occupy. We
know that many times, wh,u We are re-
posing beneath a soldier tent, buried IN
the sweets of midnight -lumbrr, whom
nothing but the shining stars in tie track
less hrmamcnt-arc "lzing upon o., y"U
will be mucAv knrrlug and sending alutt
prayers to the." God Of hosts" for our
protection, preservation and speedy return.
Now, mothers. trying as il is, come to
lngr departure Ecn Il. Joseph, and como
with light heats. Let not grief deter YOU.
or souow oycrwhrlm YOU. Remember We
are fighting in your cause, a. well a. our
Town; and tor you We freely offer our lives,
our fortunes, our all. Yes, mothers, come
End see rs OIL Take your sons by the
| hight hands, gnr them "a par''re kiss,
~th your farewell blessing, resting rpon
their heads.
You know thu our for.latlcrs fought
aud b!nd for om independence, AMI now
shall we be- 80 slgvi~h "a, not 10 maintain
it! lc-, mothers, it j. our righ'iul iuhrr-
i'urr, aud we VII have IT, or, fighting
for If, We viii d.
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LETTER PROM Mus. PaEslDENr DAVIS

LETTER FROM Mrs. President DAVIS
The following letter. from Mrs Jefferson
Davis, was written in acknowledgement o
theracoipt Of beautiful work-box, manu-
featured and presented TO Ter by scycra
patriotic misses of this city. Gracefully
wor1ed and beautifully written, we prcacn
it TO ou readers and 1T it speak for ilsoli
Povsl~g (Ta) E.Yl@s.
MoYrGoMEEy, AIt, April %, lsGl.
Ny Dear YouHe Lqdirs-Pcrmit me
before thanking You for Your kind presen
and wishes for my husbands welfare, Il
congratulate You upon the secession Q
Nugiuia-tLe birthplace ofmy mother, a
vel rs your.
The elder and honored sister Of III
Southern States, IS received with a tcaTiu
JOY among us, and many hands will fash
ion stars with which 90 mark Ills brillian
accession to our galaEy.
The possession Of n worl,-box marufaC
;urrd hy little Southern girls, . indus
riou,, 20 cg,husias,ic and 50 patriotic
will be much priced by me, and vii
leave 1t to my daughter with the not
which preccdcs it, As a precious legacy.
Long ere You reach the rcsponsibilit,
Of useful womanhood, may We have unite
peace to Independence in our Souther
Couicderacy.
Wishing you, my dear young friends,
long, happy lifc, | have the honor t
| be,
Very respectfully and sincerely, you
| friend.
YAKIMA DAyI-.