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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-30

No FUsIoN.-From the best information
we can obtain, relative TO the opinions OF
the Union Democratic members Of the Leg
islature, will conclude that they will not
fuse with members Of opposition parties,
for the sOrdid purpose Of securing Offices
for few of their political friends. They
will regard II as their chief duty to assist
insustaining the Government and the Union,
aud this they can do more efFectually by
scting Independent, avoiding all caucusses
and political tricery and trafiicng.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-30
MILITARY ITEMs.-The Washington cores
pondeht Of the Bulletin, writing November 26,
furnishes the following items:


furnishes the following items:
General Sumner has been assigned to the com.
mand of division, to be composed Of twelve regi
ments Of infantry some of which are now here in
the provisional army of the Potomac, and not yet
formed into brigades, and Others are yet to arrive
propOrtionate amount Of cavalry and artillery will
be attached to the division, which will for the pre-
sent occupy position at Springfield, on the line o.
the Orange aud Alexandra Railroad
The Army Retiring Board has at last adjourned
sine die. until called together by the Secretary
War On Saturday, Major christopher $. Lowell. Of
the Third Infantry, was retired Major Thomas s
English and Captain Abraham BrevoOrt, of the Ma
rne Corps, have been retired at their own request
They have been in service more than forty years
the former having entered il in lSl7 and the latter
In 1920.
Major W. w. Leland, late Commissary Of the Irish
Brigade and attached to the staff Of acting Brigadel
General Thomas Francis Meagher has been promo.
ted to position on the staf of Maj General Hseck
of the regular army, aud proceeded to st. Louis on
Sunday evening.
Colonel Charles Frederick Havelock late Of the
British army. and brother Of the late General Have
lock- has been appointed aid to General Mcclellan
and assigned TO duty Inspector General Of Cavalry
his late position at home.
Comte de Villarcan, an experienced French officer
has also been appointed aid to General Mcclellan
with the rank of Captain
General Fremont is expected daily at Washington
where It seems probable that Court Of lnquiry
awaits him.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-30

THE RAT-HoLE SQUADR0N.-The feet Of
stone laden vessels, that went south to seal
up the rebel ports, has been heard from.
Captain Warwick, of the brig Caslllllan,
at Boston, reports that on November 2ls',
in latitude 1888. longitude 72:4O, be saw
twelve sail Of old whalers, the toughest
looking crafs aAoat, bound south, with a
fair wind aud going in fine style. He spoke
one of them, and was informed that they
we're the rat hole squadron, bound south
with sealed orders. II appears from a
statement in the New York Herald, thai
quite number Of small vessels have al
ready been used to stop the rat-holes 10 Oc'
racoke Inlet, on the North Carolina coast,
tut the large vessels, it is supposed. are TO
be used to block up the harbOrs Of Charles
ton aud Savannah.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-30

THE NATIONAL DEBT.-The total amount
of the national debt, as estimated in New
York November lltb, was little over one
hundred and seventy millions of dollars.
At the close of Buchanan's term the debt
was nearly seveuty-fve millions, and the
increase during the first eight months of
LincOln's term was little over ninety I've
millions. The heaviest expense was dur.
ing the months Of September and October,
when the naval expedition was being fitted
out, and large additions we're being made
to the military force and material for the
army. The national expenses are now es-
timaled at about one million dollars day,
or s365, 900. 900 year, while the debt is
accruing at the rate of about S25O,OOO, 900
year.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-30

NUMEROUS AFPAIR.-We understand that
VIM. Ellis, a miner, near French Corral, killed
his partner, by shooting him through the neck
with pistol, on Thursday, just before noon.
After committing the deed, Ellis informed a
couple Of wood-choppers near by of the fact.
On repairing to his (Ellis) cabin, they found
the body of the murdered man, clotted with
blood, and knife and axe lying over it, both
bloody. Ellis was taken into custody. An in
quest was held on the body of deceased by JUS
tice Roberts, the result Of which we have not
learned. Ellis was intoxicated at the time the
murder was committed San Juan Press,
Dec. 2S.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-30

No NEws.-In consequence of the delay
Of the mails, and the interruption Of tele-
graph communication, we have not been
able to get any late news from below. The
telegraph line is still working to Timbuc
too, but there is break in the wires be.
tween that place and Marysville. The
overland telegraph was not in working or.
der on Saturday last, though It ia possible
dispatches may have been received from
the East since that time.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-30

CLIMATE OF MoNTEREY.-The Monterey
Union of Dec. 20th, says We see our citizens
are pruning their shrubbery, transpllanting now
ers, &C.; and what will be remarked on the Az
lantic side, we saw the honey bee extracting
honey from fresh blooming pinks and other
flowers in the garden, on the 18th inst; ana
what will strike them more sensibly, is the iact
that from this time forward, is our seeding ana
growing season, and now the hills ana Vales
are green with fresh grown grass and IN a Jew
weeks will be strewn and fragrant with myriads
Of flowers.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-30

CHARLES UPsON, son of Lauren UpsOu,
editor of the Union, died in Sutter town
ship, Sacramento county. on Friday last,
from the effects Of a kick from horse, re-
ceived the day before.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-30

SToCKTON. rains of last week extend
ed into the southern part Of the State,
causing a great rise in the San Joaquin and
branches. At latest accounts, Stockton was
surrounded by water, butt the city proper
had not been flooded.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-30

SPECIE.-On the 9th of November, the
New York city banks held nearly fOrty.twO
millions Of specie being larger amount
than ever reported before at any one time.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-30

AN irOn.Clad ship of war is now being
constructed for the Government at Phila.
delphia. 1t will take several months to
complete il.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-30

CALIFORNIA SECURITIES. California seven
per cent. bonds were selling in New York,
November 27th, at eigh.y-One and half
cents on the dollar.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-30

RETURNING CHINBsB.-Since the first of
January this year, 3,767 live Cinnamon have
returned home from this State. The dead ones
are not enumerated.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03
Rev. DIR. SAMSON.

At meeting of the WardeDs and Vestry
of Grace Church, Canton, held in the Yes
room, on the 29th day of July, 1861, the
following communication was received from
Rev. DR.. SAMSON, Rector of the Parish:
To the Wardens and Vestry of
Grace Church Canton:
My DEAR BRETHREN-I must confess
that it is not without considerable emotion
that have brought myself up to the painful
task of making to you the following commu-
nication:
Within the last few days, have received
an official communication from the Vestry
of Christ Church, Mobile, informing me of
my unanimous election to the Rectorship of
that Parish, aud urging my acceptance of
the same, at as early period as possible.
Having held the sacred relation of Pastor
to you for the space of nearly nine gears,
during which time yourselves and families
have become endeared to me by the most
tender associations, it is not without painful
emotions that l have been led to think of
severing the bond which has SO long and
happily bound us together.
But, coming as this invitation does-en-
tirely unsought by me, and presenting be-
fore me wider sphere of usefulness IN the
Church-after calm and prayerful reflection,
and seeking the guidance of Gods Holy
Spirit, am disposed to regard it as provi-
Dental indication of the path of duty, and
haye concluded to accept the cordial invita-
ton rendered me from Mobile.
In accordance with such q conclusion,
beg most respectfully to tender to you, dear
brethren, my resignation of the Rectorship
of Grace Church, Canton, while 1 humbly
pray the Great Head of the Church to
speedily send you another Rector who shall
be /" man after his own heart"
Believe me, dear brethren, to remain ever
yours, in affection and esteem,
HENRY SAMSON.
G,oco Church Recforu JuLu % 1851
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03

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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03

MISSISSIPPI Central r. r. DEPor.-The
above named company have recently built
very handsome depot house, on their grounds,
in West Canton, which is highly creditable
to the enterprise of the company, to the
builders, and an ornament to the town.
The building is of brick, 1ea feet long, 40
wide, with platform all around, ~ feet wide,
and extending at North end los feet by Cd
feet WIDE There are four ofices-two at
South end, 2ox2o, used for Superintendent
and Paymaster's Offices, and two at North
end. same size, for Freight Agents office and
sleeping-room. The roof is of sheet iron,
and extends over side OF building nine feet,
and over the ends four feet.
The building was erected under the suPer-
vision of that accomplished architect, Mr.
C. Cough, who did the wood work The
brick work was done by Mr. E. Moody, and
is said to be the best work ever done in Can
ton.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03
The Details of the Battle at Manassas

Knowing the anxiety of everybody to
read the detailed accounts of the great bat
tie fought at Manassas, on the 2lst July, we
give large portion of our inside space to
these details, as the most interesting matter
we could present to our readers.
1t will be seen by all accounts-Northern
as well as Southern-that it was glorious
victory for our Southern arms. With such
an army, in numbers and appointments, as
never before went on the battlefield on this
continent, after fifteen hours hard fighting,
the Federalists had to retire from the field,
and yield the palm of victory to the young
army of tie South-an army of only three
months growth and discipline.
The Confederate victory is probably the
noblest and most brilliant achievement in
modern warfare, and will be handed down
to posterity as such by the faithful historian.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03

ANOTHER CoMPANY.-The company allu
ded to in our last, which is being raised
through the exertions of Capt. Priestley, w.
r. Luckett and w. j. Mosby, we learn is
progressing finely, and there is fair proba-
bility of its being full ina few weeks. About
forty have already joined, and the list COM
prises the names Of our best citizens.
"A good many persons have heretofore ex-
pressed their willingness, and even anxiety
TO go to war, but they did not wish to join
any company in which all kinds of men were
taken as recruits, without reference to moral
character, antecedents, or any thing else
except bone and muscle. All this class of
company composed of their own neighbors
and friends, of men with whom hey would
gladly associate at home. We are assured no
other kind will be taken into the company
There are yet numbers Of young men in
Canton and vicinity who, it seems to us,
should now offer their services to their coun-
try. When such men as Capt Singleton,
Hon. A. p. Hill, Hon. E. G. Henry, and
scores of others we might name, have enter
ed the service, and are now fighting for the
liberties of their country; and such as Capt.
Priestley, Col. Luckett, and numbers of
other men who have families, are offering
to 60, it looks very unpatriotic-to say the
least of it-for young men-men without
families-to be staying at home, enjoying
their ease and comfort. 1t will be stigma
upon them as long as they live. This class
viii always be looked upon with the same
contempt as those men are who have their
gin houses full of cotton and their Golfers
full of m ,ney, and refuse to loan or give
n bale or dollar.
When the war is over, and our liberties
achieved, and our gallant soldiers return
home, covered with honorable scars and a
halo of glory, all such men will feel like
creeping intoa knot hole; and every COM
munity will "spew them out of her mouth'
Go, young man, and join company as
soon as possible, and maintain your honor,
your selfrespect and the respect of the COM
munity.
1t is proper to state that the officers of
the company herein alluded to, will be elect
ed after the company is made up, and not
before. The officers will be the choice of the
company, and not appointed by the President,
or anybody else.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03

SPEECH OF Mr.. VALLANDiGHaM, OF OHIo.
we give all of our outside space this week
10 the excellent and patriotic speech of this
noble son of Ohio. "Faitbful among the
1aitnfess" to the CONSTITUTION of our fathers.
he stands up in the hall of the Federal Con-
gress, aad tells Lincoln to his teeth he is a
Usurper and Tyrant
Were there dozen such spirits in the U.
. Congress, there would be some possibility
OF compelling the Lincoln administration to
change its programme of coercion and sub
Jugation to one of peaceable separation. But.
unfortunately, there are but few Valandig
hams in the Northern delegations and with
such overwhelming odds against them, there
IS little to be hoped for from their exertions.
We hope the length of the speech will not
deter any one from reading it. 1t will meet
with warm response from every Southern
heart, and every heart will feel like enbrac-
ing its noble author.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03

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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03

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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03

W Dancey, $500 in money or cotton-pay-
able Feb. 1st, 1862.
Total-SS00 bales cotton, worth $444 900;
and $35, 400 in money, subscribed by citizens
of the county.
Believing there are many yet who will SUBJ
scribe, but are waiting for certain contingent
cies, permit me to say, Col. Upper and my
self, as Commissioners, will keep our lists
open for all who may wish to do themselves
the honor of subscribing.
Very respectfully, &C.,
RICHARD WINTER,
Commissioner.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03

Carr. PosrELL's CoxpAHy.-This company y
now eneamped II miles North Of Cautsn- II ms
mo- JET rsached the full limit Of 100. and = -
neae god and true men are wanted 70 al up -
ranks.
The company VIII leave about the 'st Of Septem'
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03
HENRY SAMSON.
Grace Church Rectory, July %, 1861.

This communication from DIR. SAMSON
having been read, Col. 7. G. upper present
ed the following preamble and resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Our Rector, the Rev. DR..
SAMSON, having received . unanimous call
from the Wardens and Vestry of Christ
Church, Mobile, Ala. to assume the Rector
ship of that Church, has this day commune
Gated to us his resignation of the Rectorship
of Grace Church, Canton; and
WHEpEAs, In view of the termination OF
the happy relations that have existed for
nine years between the Congregation OF
Grace Church and their Pastor, we would
give some public expression of the estima-
ton in which he is held by the Church and
the community; therefore,
Resozred, That in accepting the resignation
of our beloved Rector, we feel that we speak
the united sentiments of the Vestry and
Congregation Of Grace Church, when we ex-
press our sincere regret 1t the loss Of him
whom we have ever regarded IS high-toned
Christian gentleman, kind and charitable
neirhbor. and faithful minister of Jesus
Christ. vet we cannot but rejoice that the
fame of his intellectual and Christian char
acter has reached the distant community to
which he has been called; and that, under
Divine Providence, the sphere of his useful
ness will be widely extended in our beloved
Church.r
SAMSON, and his amiabIe family, the sentl-
ments Of friendship and regard which Their
conduct and character have always COM
m.nded ana that they viii carry to their
new hon: our best wishes for their health,
prosperity and happiness, and our prayers
for b;s success and continued usefulness IN
~. c-,e.+ rr;eeso0 in which be IS engaged.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-07-10
a Child's Faith.

Visiting one of the mission schools of
Brooklyn, l was introduced to remarka-
BILE child. He was brought into the school
from the highways and hedges, and we have
reason to hope that, young as he is, he has
been taught Of God. One day he was playing
with powder, and putting his mouth to the
match to blow it, it exploded, and the whole
charge went into his face and eyes. For
some time he was totally blind, and the ply
sician gave but little hope of recovery. But
the little sufferer was patient and calm, and
even hopeful sitting through the dark days
meditating on what he had learned at the
mission Sabbath school, and repeating pas
sages of Scripture and many a beautiful
hymn.
One evening after the physician had spoken
discouragingly, and his parents, as he per
ceived, were in deep distress, he was absorbed
on his knees IN a corner of the room in ear
nest prayer. His voice, though subdued al
most to a whisper, was indicative of intens'
feeling. His parents inquired what he hat
been praying so earnestly for. Why, said he
that Jesus Christ would open my eyes. Tn
doctor says he can't, ana so | thought
would ask the Saviour to do it for me. Her
was faith in its simplest form. 1t was tn
faith of a child and his prayer was heard
He can now see. What Christian ma
not take a lesson from this childlike cor
fidence?