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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-10-05
correspondence CT the Citizen.

| Mr.. EDIToR: /, viii perhaps be inter
esting to your readers TO learn something
of The movements of our troops at Manas-
sas Hill. I had the pleasure of visiting
this part of our army on the e2d-found
the picket lines within four hundred yards
of each other, between which continual
firing is kept up during the day and
portion of the night. l proceeded about
IL O'clock in company with DR.. E. c.
GaIaher and several South Carolinians,
TO the left wing of our picket line-the
turnpike dividing it into a right and left
wing-where We were informed that the
Yankees had been firing upon our pickets
with their long range guns, at distance
too great to be reached with our muskets.
The Yankees knowing this. had taken
advantage Of it. and tantalized them in
every way imaginable. They would come
out from behind their breastworks and
wave their hats and halloo, How do
the rebels ike Fort Hatteras 2" Our
men are screened from their bullets by
breastworks, around which their balls fall
continually. Our patriotic Mississippian.
DR.. Gallaher, very coolly loading his
Sharpe's rifle, took deliberate aim at one
of the scoundrels, and, Judging from their
actions, his ball must have fallen within
their lines. He made second shot with
out effect. At this the Yankees fred at
him, one of their balls striking the fence
behind which he stood, which only saved
his life. After firing at him several times
without effect, one Of them waved his hat
and shouted, You coward, why don't
you come out from behind the fence ?''
This raised the Southern blood, and our
gallant Mississippian very coolly stepped
out upon the pike, in full view, and dared
the enemy to face him, when the bullets
fell thick around him; but none of the
cowardly wretches dared to face him.
Our friend, after proving his own courage
and their cowardice, returned to his form
err position. Watching his opportunity,
he fired at one of the enemy as he passed
quickly from one breastwork to another;
his shot took effect, we thought at first in
the leg. but it proved to be in more
vital part. as it caused almost Instant
death. The Yankees instantly raised q
white flag and messenger started for
our. lines. He was met by two of our
officers, to whom he stated that he wished
to make an agreement by which the firing
on each other by the pickets should be
discontinued He said that although the
man who had just killed one of their
pickets was evidently brave man, yet
he did not consider chat brave and man
ly way of fighting, and his side were
anxious that it should cease. He was
sent back with little consolation.
We sincerely hope that the Doctor will
remain on our picket line, and continue
to be successful in picking off the Yam
KEGS. We are glad to say for him that
in our opinion the bravery and patriotism
be inherited from Southern parents will
be maintained on every occasion.
THE SPY.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-10-05
Latest from LineOlndom.

We find the following intelligence from
Lincolndom in the latest exchanges re-
ceived
Troops Aroatnd Baltimore. gentle
man who left Baltimore on the 2lst ult..
and has arrived in Richmond. reports
that the number of troops around Balti-
more does not exceed seven to eight
thousand They are stationed part at
Fort McHenry. part at Federal Hill, part
at Canton, and part at the Relay, and
SONS at Franklin Square. The troops
who come through from the North are in
squads of twenty to thirty. for the pur-
pose of filling up companies, &c. The
whole number per week is not more than
few hundred.
Nutiny. learn from the Richmond
Enquirer that gentleman who escaped
from Alexandria on the 10th nit. re-
ports:
The crew of the Pensacola, which
vessel was then at the Washington Navy
Yard, had been ordered down to garri-
son Fort Ellsworth till their vessel should
be ready for them. To this the crew.
four hundred in number. made great OPP
position, and for some time they refused
compliance. They were shut up in the
depot OF the New York Steamship Com
pany, at Alexandria. but mum bers climb
ed the enclosure and made their escape.
The guard hunted them through the
streets, and number of shots were fred
at such as refused to halt when challeng-
ed. The next day their removal 70 Fort
Ellsworth was. however. effected
tSendacich Island AHies.-A dispatch
dated Washington, September 20. says :
A company of infantry has been ten
dered to the Government from the Haw-
aiitan Islands, and accepted. 1t consists
of American emigrants and native Haw-
aiians. The company is expected to
come as soon as the news of their &C
ceptance reaches the island.
Tie Orleans Prince.-A dispatch dated
Washington. Sept. 20, says:
The Prince De Joinville aud his son
and nephews are receiving unofficial but
hospitable attentions from the President
and Secretary of State.
Another dispatch, dated Washington,
Sept. eIst. says:
Government accepts the tender of the
military services of the Count of Paris
and the Due De Charities. They will
probably enter Gen. McClellan's staff.
The young Count Penthieyre, son of the
Prince De Joinville, enters the United
States Naval Academy. He is sixteen
years old.
Firing on PicAets ProkBited.-A dis
patch dated Washington, September 20.
says: a2a a e16n #as.s
/ A recent order of Gen. Nc Clellan de-
clares firing on an enemy's pickets as con-
trary TO the usages of civilized warfare.
and he therefore orders that there shall
be no firing on their pickets. unless i, be-
comes necessary to resist their advance,
or return Ere commenced BIZ them.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-10-05
The Poor ord Lady at Manassas.

One Of the correspondents of The Delta
gives the following account Of the poos
old lady who was killed IN hsr houss
amid the strife Of the eoasen1iag Arz-s-s
at Manassas
There, near the spOs where The lass
desperate struggle vas made. : The
house of Mrs Hsnry. the s~atral poiu,
in the field Of the combat. We raF6,s-
pated in The natural earnestly Of ST 49,
visited the spot Il wzs tks sSs1e = ozz
Of the most interesting inei1suss az IL
battle. which IS doubtless fAziIar . =
your readers. Here had 5rsd Tor n -.
century az old woman Who lad bsza
long crippled By sge. and Vas zow bss-
ridden; she was attended hy 1 Sc. ..5
daughter. both quite cd and iusru- Re-
naming quietly IN this house. ia'I.he
midst Of the eoai;cs arognd tkez. the
red wave CT the battle a. AS swee.
around the house. where. andsr Is esFer.
the guns were loads1 zn4 thea rzz ozi
to be fred At our troops. formed AZ \ Dis
lance Of two or three hanGrsd yAr5s Ia
front Some kindly psrso1 EoaSs1 tks
son OF the danger Of renAizi1g /. The
house. aud made = vain EFFORT u S=4.-s
his mether 10 consent 70 = renewal iz.s
an adjacent hol,ows bGE shs aecisa41.
saying that il was lime enOagh fcr ksr
TO die. The sou and d2agbssr. f1srs-
fore, left her. ani pIacs1 themselves /. /.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-10-05

Yankeeism sticks out whenever there
is chance. A firm at Washington has
contract for burying the dead from hos
pitfalls and csmps-$8 head. Another
firm is undertaking. proposing to do il
for Sc. Another party efers to contract
fer shroaas at q low figure. 81 -.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-10-05

as a candidate for Congress in this district
composed of the counties Of Alfalfa, Carroll
Holmes, Leak e. Madison, Sunhower an,
liYazoo. Election, 9th day of November.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-10-05

y ASAvIka fRfsH PorAroEs.-A friend has
informed us OF bis method Of saving Irish
potatoes, which is to let them remain In
the ground until after frost. then dig them
at the same time sweet potatoes are dug.
and put them up in the same way They
will keep sound aud good the entire win
ter when properly put mp
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letter from the Madison Rifles.

FoRT MCREE, Sept. 81, '61.
FRIEND BoswoRTH In the Common
wealth of the Goth, we have seen a com
munication over the signature of g Tin
Cup. you are aware that we are all ac-
quainted with the article from which this
gentleman has taken his name, and may
add, that the writer of this 2bling
letter is known to most of our company,
and we hope that his youth and inexpe-
rience as soldier Gas he is new recruit),
viii plead his excuse. with the fair
daughters of Madison. We have all
seen sample of the goods which are
being made for US, and are happy at the
comfort it will give US. whilst standing
guard upon the cold and barren beach.
and think it is just the kind of clothing
we need.
Tin Cup" seems to regret very
much that he has not had an opportuni-
ty to get killed. and. consequently, is
uneasy. for fear he viii be forgotten.
Is ! am not very anxious for such an op-
.portunity. but Tin Cup" IS, and he
can take my chance if he wishes it. l
have often heard it said that those who
seemed the most anxious to fight,
,cere, IN realty, the least anxious, but
this is not SO with the valorous :" Tin
Cup" as am confident he wants to
fight, and if Gen. Bragg does not open
FIRE upon Pickens soon. he will have to
send him somewhere where he can have
chauce to get killed. Tin Cup "
seems to be of grumbling nature, and
were he to get to Heaven. doubtless he
would grumble because he did not get
there first. and should you not hear of
him again. oh don't forget him, but
The battle note has ceased to ring-the bloody fight
is GER
And McFee is covered with the slain its walls are
81 dyed with gore.
Then around through the burning sand the friends
of valor wade,
To kiss the consecrated spot, where 50 Tin Cup .
last was laid.
49, CONRAD.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-10-05
CONRAD.

The highest charity is to pay literally
for all things had or done for you, be-
cause to underpay workmen. and then be
bountiful, is not charity On the other
hand. to give, when by SO doing you sup
port idleness, is most pernicious. Ye,
you cannot refuse to give street aims,
if your charity has no other channel; you
would feel that refusal in such case
was mere pretext TO save your money.
But if your wealth is wisely and system
aticaily given. then the refusal of idle APP
peals does no harm to the heart.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-10-05

For Governor.
JOHN +. pETTUS.

as candidate for re- election to the Office of
Governor Of Mississippi.
80 Electio1, eth day of October. s
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INCIDENTS on THE ROUTE.

The streets, windows and galleries were
crowded with people. and the thoroughfare
literally bloekaded with carriages and Other
the ranks to get sight of real, live Federal
ist-
In passing through Julia street, small
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-10-05
FoR ooNGREss-s.h District,
Hon. 0. r. Singleton,

We. are authorized to. announce
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-10-05

The manner in which the vast multitude
left in search of the proper street corners to
intercept and see the escort again, beggars
all description, and the reporter isn't fool
enough to attemptit. The line of march was
up Calliope to Camp, down Camp to Julia,
down Julia to ST. Charles, down ST. Charles
to Canal, down Canal to Rampant, down
Rampant to St. Peter, thence to the Parish
Prison.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-05-01
-s For the spirit" !"
UXEGN MEETING.
April q. 1851.

The citizsns OF Antioch and vicinity,
met in mass meeting. to taks into eoasid
eratioa the course 10 be pursued Ivy them
in regard to our rational troubles.
ENocH MARTIN was chosen Chairman
and B MARING Secretary. The Chair
man called the house to order and &c
cl.red the sljsct Of the meeting. after
xhick John Kinkads presented The fol
loving resolutions, which were reed by
the Secretary:
Antioch, o April 22ld, 1881.
We, the citizens Of Antioch aud vicinity
in Mass Meeting assembled. do adopt the
following resolutions:
Resolred, Th1t we will submit to go
change in our government, except by q
constitutional vote of her legal voters.
Resolrsd, That We regard aay o'her
mode of changing our institutions as al
act of high handed villainy, sarpirg tht
foundation of cur benign instiiu ions, a
crime unparalleled in the long and living
annals of infamy.
WHEREAS. the Cons.ituti,r of,he Uui
ted States has defined treason to lie in
levying war against the United States, or
adhering to ..heir enemies, giving tham
aid and comfort.
(Article ard. Section 3'd.) therefore
Resolved, That we will exert the utmost
Of our abilities TO enforce the laws.
WHEREAS. as our glorious and long
cherished institutions which were born in
blood and given to Us. by our noble sifes
as the richest legacy Of earth. have been
endangered, and are now attacked by
lswless rebels. Therefore,
Resolred That we pledge our treasure,
our sacred honor and our lives to protect
aud defend the constitution.
Resohred, That we regard secessicnists
or their sympathiz~rs as dangerous to the
perpetuity of our institutions aud an in,
suit to every true patriot.
Resolrsd, That we hereby indorse the
position taken by the present Admins
tration in calling for troops to enforce the
laws
Speeches we're made upon them by John
Kinkade, I. Philips, g M. Kemp, VI.
Fl. Dowell. E. Martin, and others, and
were adopted unanimously, there being
not one dissenting voice.
On motion, the proceedings of this
meeting we're ordered to be published in
the Spirit Of Democracy.
ENOCH MARTIN, Chm.
]. B. MARINa. Sec'y.
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Suitable Materials for Army Clothing


The following is from graduate of
West Poins-one who has seen service,
and whose opinion Is entitled to consid-
eration: ,r..e
As many mistakes have been made in
The seieciion OF materials for clothing our
volunteers. a fes Suggestions from an ex.
army efficer will not be amiss The cloth
ing prescribed FOE the soldiers of the reg.
aiar army, after long 'experience, is un-
doabtcdiy y, the bsss fore EoIunieersa..T The
overeoat, uniform coat, sack coat o..
blouse. .rossers and Blankets, should be
OF wool, wi,hout any mixture ef cotton,
aud should conform, in cut and make, to
hose used in the regular army. The
stockings should bc of coarse wool-no
cotton; flannel shirts of weoi and cotton.
he less cotton the better; drawers of
cotton aanueL Clothing is usually issued
Sica ysaf in quantities as follows:
To each soldier Que hat, sone foroge,cap,
oHe uniform coat. >two sack coats, two
pair drawers, three flannel shirts. four
pair boo's, four pair stockings in enc
year; two blankets, two leather stocks in
tiVe years; three pairs of' ,rowers the
st year, two pairs the second year.
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Sherifs Sale.
George Swing, Administrator Of Theadsrs
Supers, Deceased. a

George Swing, Administrator OF Theadsrs
Supers, Deceased. a3
ae against as eaftssr4s
The State of Ohio, for use of the tsvu az
Clarington.
DY virtue Of writ Of ssndis,oa, sspsass -
- me directed from the court Of ssmnsn
pleas of Monroe county, Ohio, will offer fer
sale at public auction, at the trent door Of tsas
court house, in the town of Wosdsnsld, in saiA
county, between the hours Of 10 o'slesk. Q. n.
and o'clock, p m, on a* @s tes4
Saturday, the 25M dag Of May, 1861,
the following described real estate, situate in
said county,to wit: fs ef@s .s
Lot Number 80 in the Town of
Clarington.
Levied upon and ordered to be sold in tAe
case of George Swing, Adn'r. of rhesaoss
Supsrs, deceased, against the State Of Ohis,
for Use of the town of Clarington.
c. N. Morrow, Sheriff,
Monroe county, o.
April "a, 1s61,-$4,so..
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For the "Splrit."
ME-. EDITeK:-In your issue of April 18th
1851, / see a communication signed by Fred.
Muhleman and Jno. W. Wheeler, gentlemen
with whom am associated in the discharge
of official duties as County Commissioners
In the communication referred to, they m axe
an onslaught on communicated written by
myself and published ia the preceding issue.
The writing of those lines by nae, being duty
which conceived owed to my rellcw-citixens
throughout the county, merely to inform them
of the grounds that occupied in the premises.
and, further that far as | was able, I uld
leave no stone unturned which would be
obstruction to justice or the bringing to light
the author of this deprsdation. But in those
few lines which wers published at my request,
felt called upon from the nature anj fore.
Of the Salem township commune alton, to give
my position in regard to the present incun-
bent of the Treasurcr's Office; man whom /
much respect and whom look upon as a good
business man and high tened gentleman.
And in regard to this particular, my associates
in Office would make ysu believe that was
| feeling my way through this affair for the
benefit Of others. =4tzt .--..s..s.
! In regard to this part of the subject wherein
am charged with being the advocate of the
appointment of my friend Noll, and being the
| first to place his name before my associates as
| q say, lHdt Certainty y
the memory of my friends has proved a little
treacherous on tns point, if my recollection
serves me right, J. w. Whss!er proposed
the name OF my friend Noll, before MIR. Mah!e
man came to town. | was f,vorabla to h )
appoin: nnent and remained so until his rsme
was offered by Nr. Myers. Then, sir, l dropped
Mr.. Noll immediately, and offered t!:e name Of
John Kerr, Jacob N. Mitchell, VIM. Read, ana
/ think, also the name of +. Salisbury.
/ In regard to my beirg associated with VIM.
Read by family connection, would Just say
that he never made application to me for that
office, but on the contrary, did ask him if he
received the appointment, if he would accept.
He did intimate his willingness to sec, pit. lut
showed Lo Disposition to push himself in.
| In regard TO Hr. Noll's becoming = esndi
| date for the Office to which hs was appointed,
if my recollection serves me right, that CUES
| ton stands thus: The incumbent having had
gooliy share Vt office, would not be justiiiabie
| in being a candidate tlis fall, sseing there
| would Es a host OF candidates who perhaps are
equally meritorieus ard at the same time the
present official capacity would perhaps give
Kim a preronGeiai ce OF influence whsh
was moi entitled to, for thsse rea. ols and these
alone, 1 took the position which did
''.rs .s Yours, Respectfully, e.ss
-.----.~. d. ~.. BARNET MANN,
AnriI % 1851
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PROJECT YOUR HOMES
wooDsFIELDs O., MAY 1, 1881.

-Tha people of-.Ais sseauty are not far
from the region which Is to be the theassr
OF war. II is not at ali unlikely that
within one week Eastern Virginia will
line the shores Of the Ohio with her troops.
This will be done under pretense Of pro-
tecting her borders, but the real object
will be to overawe the URion men of
Western Virginis, and to menace Ohio.
Ohio. will undoubtedly send troops to her
borders to protect then from isoursious
BY the Eastern Virginia troops. Gollis-
ioas viii be the result, and we will have
var, with all It's horrors, right in oor
midst,
In every township companies should be
organized and drilled. Remember that
one company of troops, with thirty days
drill, is worth three companies Of raw re.
ufuiss s Cote werk, then, men Of Men
roe, and form companies. Every day OF
half day that can be spared from your
vocations should be employed in drilling
There are plenty of men all over the
county Sufficiently acquainted with militia.
rytscties, to make any CON pany at least
doukly es valuable as it would be with nc
drilling. Go to work, men, go to work
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From Columbus.

= Tks House passed . bill appropriatine e
two millions to, pay expenses and retain
Ing the surplus volunteers over thirteen
regiments cad net exceeding nine; also
eight conpaniesaof dragons and artille-
ry for sthree months; and authorize the
Tund Commissioners to borrow the mon
ey on interest not to exceed six per cent.
It 10 generally supposed that General
Sehlsiob, Of the Senate, will be appointed
the Third Brigadier. He is recommended
unanimously by the Senate and House
OF Representatives..
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The Destruction of Harper's
Ferry The. Necessity for it. and ho,0 1t
.oas Done. n full account
CHAMpkRssura, April IL. 1861.

Our usually steady old town has been
in fever of excitement for several days.
The. attack upon Fort Snmter and the
peril of the Capital have aroused our
people thoroughly, Yesterday business
was practically suspended to enroll and
eanip several companies Of yoluateers.
An immense pole was erected IN the cen.
ter of the town, the Stars and Stripes
flung 20 the breeze, and $50 men were
ready by night to march this morning
A supper was given them in the town
hall last evening, and at eight today they
moved fo- Harrisburg
The excitement had just begun to abate
a little when, at one o'clock this after.
noon, several large omnibuses drove into
town, and a company of regular troops
landed at the railroad depot. They
proved to be Lieut.. Jones and his compa-
ny of regulars from Harper's Ferry. and
they announced that they had fred the
public factories and blown up the arsenals
at ten last night and made their escape
The news spread like wild6re, and our
people gathered around them by hundreds,
and cheer after cheer went up for the
brave fellows.
The facts, ss l gathered them from
Lieut.. Jones, are as follows: Several
days ago, he was advised from headquar-
ters that his post was in immin nent dan
ger, aad directing him to be prepared for
any emergency Yesterday, he had in
formation from various sources that an
attack would be made upon the arsenals
last nighs. The militia Of the place, who
professed loyalty, resolved to disband;
tho laborers,, who were acting as guards,
manifested significant uneasiness, spe-
cial train was known to be on the way to
the Ferry, and there was positive infor.
ma.iou Of bodies eftroops, in. all amount
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A Bill 10 Pun'sA Treason.


The following bill to punish treasoa in
Ohio, was submitted to the Legislature
on Menday last by NJ Garfield. 1t will
no doubt pass both branches this week:
SEC L. Ady person or perscns re-
s d ng within this State who shall levy war
saiust this State. or the United States
o. America, or shall knowingly adhere 10
the enemies Of this slate. or the United
S ates, giving them aid atd comfort, shall
BIZ deemed guilty of treason against the
SAFE Of Ohio, and. on conviction shall be
Imprisoned in the peniteusiary at hard
labor during life.
SEC 2 Any persons residing within
It his Ssaiezp ho shall surrender or batray,
or be In any way concerned in surrender
irg or be;raying any military post, forth
lc1tion, arsenal. or military stores OF
Safe, or the United States, into the pos
session or power Of azy enemies of either,
ar shnll supply arms or ammunition or
military stores to such enemies, or having
knowledge of any treason against this
State CT The United States shall wilfully
omit or refuse to give information thereof
to the Governor or some Judge OF this
Stnte, or to the President of tho United
States. shall be deemed guilty as acces
so,ies 10 treason and on conviction there
OF, shall be imprisoned in ths psnitsntisry
at hard labor, not less than ten nor more
than twenty years.
Sec 8. This net shall take elfeet and
be in force from and after its passage