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all are equal.
Thirteenth Because this government,
was founded on voluntary consent; to as.
sumo that it must be maiutained by force
is to admit that it il a failure.
Fourteenth - Because. in waging it. We
as u people stultify ourselves in all on.
pretensions to the right and capacity o
self government We vinlicate the pre-
tensions of Great Britain in her attempts
to coerce the Colonies and maintain be,
government. We make our forefaihers
traitors, and the Declaration of Tnde.
pendence the round robin of nest OF
conspirators against law, order and gov
crnmcnt.
1t makes a world Of difference whether
we run with the hare or hunt with thc
hounds.
Fifteenth Because it is not, as some
suppose, war to sustain our govern
mcnt. but war to compel other States,
our equals. to continue members of q
government they do not choose to have.
Siateenth-Bccause it il q war for su-
premacy, and not for the Constitution,
a war Of desperation. andinot Of hope
Thousands in the land believed that
when Mr.. Lincoln was elected the Union
was lost. Subsequent events confirmed
those apprchenSions: but only of late has
the heavy truth struck hoane We begin
to realize the loss, our commercial posi-
ton, if not our very existence, threatened
by protection ut the North, and free trade
ut the South. our national pretensions
BUNDLED. our visions IF -uubounded great
ness rudcly dispclled; our. prosperity turned
to adversely; on all sides baffied aud per-
picked. we yield to our passions. fly to
arms, and seek those desperate courses.
(which, if not victory, are yet revenge"
!Srenteenth-Because It is inexpedient;
aud, excuse me for saying it. unnatural
Instead Of making the beat of our mistor-
tunes We are making the worst of them
Wisdom, true patri"tisnl, high conduct.
the respectable opinion of mankind, rcli
gion, all tell us: ''Let these PEOPLE 20" -"
Protest, if you please, (saying nothing
of your own share in the business,) in
terms Of rhetoric the most digni6ed and
touching. against the course they have
taken. and the ruin they have accomplish
ed; but let them 60; your fathers fought
the battles of the Revolutions shoulder to
shoulder with their fathers; the ashes of
your dead mingle in the soil of every State
from Maine to California. your sons have
taken Of their daughters to wife; ye arc
brethren; c-have been baptized with the
same baptism-bavc wept at the same
graves.
And Abram said to Lot, let there be
no strife, pray thee. between me and
thee, and between my herds,nen and thy
herdsmen, for We be brethren: Is not
the whole land before thee? Separate
tlyself. Ipray thee. from me. If thou
wilt take the left hand, then l will 90 to
the right; or if thou depart to the right
hand. then will 60 to the left"
Arc not these imperative considerations!
Let VI submit to them gracefully, aud put
aside the arms of fratricilal strife. 1t was
Moloch. that bloody diety, who
"rather than lie less,
Cared not TO he ut alt
St. Mary's beacon., 1861-10-10

GENERAL PRIcE's REpoEr.-General
Prices official report, giving somewhat
detailed account of the battle of Lrxing-
ton, has been received The following are
the closing paragraphs:
Our entire loss in this series of engage
mcl,ts amounts to - killed and -
wounded. The cncny's loss was much
greater. The visible fruits of this almost
b boollcss victory are great. About 3, 800
prisoners, among whom are C"lon. Is
Mnlligan, Marshall, Peabody, Major Van
Horn, and lis other commissioned off
rcrs; five pieces Of artillery and two NOR
tars. over 33 900 stand of infantry arms,
large sumbcr Of sabrcs. about $50
horses, many sets of cavalry equipments,
wagons. teams, ammunition. more than
100000 wcrth Of commissary stores,
and large amnun, of other property In
addition to all this obtained the rcstora-
ton of the Great Seal of the State and tn.
public records which had been stolen from
their proper custodian, and about $780,
900 in money, Of which the bank at this
place had been robbed, and which ! have
caused to be returned to it.
St. Mary's beacon., 1861-10-10

A WONDERFUL Doc, Aldcrsho,
camp there is large spaniel belonging to
a sergeant in the Royal Artillery, who has
been taught by his master. during tedious
days of camp life, to perform tricks that
are almost marvellous The dog is perfect
in his drill. marching slow quick, and at
the double. in obedience to the word pf
command After he had been put through
his PAGES, his master called him uP and
asked his opinion of the various regiments
on the ground Were the Plungers the
best Corps No sign of approval
Were the 42d foot?' Silence on the
part Of the dog. After going over half n
dozen namcs. the master asked. exactly in
the same tones rs that in which he had
put the previous questions, the dogs opin-
ion of tho Royal Artillery. He instantly
broke out into Joyous barking. jumping
about and rolling. The scrgean, then
called for three cheers for the King oi
Pru.sia-no sounds; three cheers for the
King of Naples low growl; three cheers
for the Emperor Of Austria-silence again:
three cheers for the Queen of England
such vcll.y Of resounding barks ,hs,
echoed again.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-17
Beard OF Police.

Bel remembered that Special Meeting
of-the Board of Police was begun and held
at the Courthouse of Madison county, Miss,
or Monday, the 18th August, 1861.
Present.. r. Powell, President, Geo =
Hume, ". C. Love, ". l.. Brooke and c. c.
Cooper, Members; George Ward, Clerk, and
A. r. Haddox, Sheriff.
Ordered, That T. a. Carr be appointed
overseer Of the Canton and Camden Road,
from Camden to South side of Kentuctka
Swamp, in place of Robert Bennett, to COM
mand the same hands.
Ordered, That C. C. Cooper be appointed
Commissioner to contract for and superintend
the erection of bridge across creek on the
road leading from Camden to BaIdwin's, be-
tween the plantation of Collins estate and
the residence Of Samuel Milton.
Ordered, That a Special Military Relief
Tax of fifty FER cent. be levied on the State
Tax of Madison county, for the year 1859,
and that the same be collected by the Sheriff
and paid into the County Treasury, on or be-
fore the first day of June next.
Ordered, That T. c Upper, J. T. Cameron,
D. E. Burns, C. W. Wood and A. H. Dinkins,
be and are hereby appointed Commissioners,
to investigate and determine on the appropri-
alton of the Special Military Relief Tax, this
day levied, or so much thereof, may be nee
essary for the clothing and needful supplies of
the Volunteer Companies from the county,
now in the Confederate States service, or that
may enter into said service during the next
fall or winter, and that said Commissioners
report monthly to this Board.
Ordered, That the account of Wood & Nc
Farland for articles furnished paupers, be al
bowed and paid out of any moneys, in the
County Treasury not otherwise appropriated
Ordered, That the petition Of il. Jones,
to repair the leyee across .Hobuek Swamp
near j. R. Hargon's and himself be laid on
the table.
Ordered, That J. " Sanders be authorized
to put a. new single roof on the Courthouse,
and that he be paid the sum of six hundred
dollars the completion of the same, hav-
ing first given bond, in the sum of twelve
hundred dollars, with good and sufficient Sc
curity, to keep said roof in good repair for
the tern, Of five years.
Ordered, 2That-J R. Powell be appointed a
Commissioned to contract for the putting up
of new tin gutteriag on the Courthouse.
Ordered, That the Board adjourn until
Board in course.
JR.'PoWBLL, Prest
GEonGE WARD, Clerk.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-17
Saturday Morning, August Il, 1851.
rHE NEws.-It will be seen h. H. :,


TIE NEws-lt will be seen by the tele-
graphic dispatches in another column. tina.
battle was fought on last Saturday between
the Federal troops and the Southerners. near
Springfield, Missouri, in which the latter won
brilliant victory, after six hours hard fight
ing. Gen. Lyon, and other distinguished
federal officers were killed, and it is also re-
ported that Gen'l Ben MsCulloch, who com
manded the Southern forces, was killed but
TINS IS denied and needs confirmation.
Thus do we defeat and put to flight the
hessians on every field. The army of the
west, like that of the Potomac, has covered
itself with glory, and given another evidence
to the world that men fighting for equality
and freedom--for their homes and their fire.
sides-are inyincible and cannot be con-
quered.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-17
France will acknowledge the Southern
Confederacy.

The Paris correspondent Of tie y Y Her
aid, under date July 22i, writes:
To repeat over and over again that the
people of France and England are firm SYM
nathizers with the Union, that they one and
all desire that the south may fail. and that
the Union in all its integrity NAV be pre-
| served, is useless, worse than useless What
the people may desire is one thing. what
the government will do is another: and any
one OF common sense can but understand
that France at least has made I'D her mind
to acknowledge the Southern Confederacy
the moment she can do So and that in fact
she is preparing the minds of the people here
for such an event
The sem-official Patrie announces graveiy
that "All statesmen in Europe acknowledge
that the south has an undouhted right to
seeede," and quotes Napoleon the First's
opinion upon that matter. The same Journal
as well as. all the semi official journals
notice President Lincoin's message in a
most hostile and bitter tone and twit US
with the impossibility of our preventing
events that are already decemyli sfThe
South can never again enter the Union"
says the Patrie.
OF course England would follow suit, and,
in fact, were France to acknowledge the
Confederate States, the whole of Europe
would. Surely our ambassadors at the court
of St. James and here must know what is
going on-they cannot be blind to the dam
ger. Our representatives here will get plea-
ty of words sugared over. What they should
demand is cessation of indications that are
tail more or less insulting to the majesty of
our great country, and intended to prepare
the minds of the people here for the unjust
treatment that is intended for the govern
ment of the North. A combinations of semi
official attacks and insults such as occur here
daily should cause our ambassador to demand
his passports. He cannot, should rot, con-
time blind TO such evidence of i'll will.
The North will not succeed in depressing
the rebeilious South as long as it receives
encour agement, eetther overt or indirect. 1t
should at once stop.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-17
From the Mississippian.
Letter from Hon. Z. S. Hudson.

BENTON, August :, 1861.
MAJ. f. BARKsDALE.-I am advised by
the published proceedings in your late issue,
that | was recently appointed by conven-
ton composed of the members of the Legis-
lature in the city of jackson, as a suitable
person for Elector FOR the State at large, for
President and Vice President of the Confed-
crate States.
This honor emanating from so distinguished
a bodyyand being wholly unsolicited and un-
expected, excites my purest gratitude and
commands my heartfelt thanks. i have
heretofore, in the, prosecution of professional
duties, private and domestic interest and
happiness, studfously avoided all connection
with political life, and, under ordinary. cir
cumstances, would resolately do so now; but
my appointment coming from a body SO dis
tinguished, and even SO eminent in the his
tory and annals of our country, and fully
representing the only living party sentiment
and patriotism Of the land, and at time
when it behooyes every man TO strike in the
great and fearful contest now going on for
our liberties and our homes, and when, If
elected, the pleasing duty of performing the
high office of registering with.iny colleagues
the vote of this gallant Statefor JEFF. Davis
for President and A. n. Stephens for Vice
zPresident,I unhesitatingly accept the sta
ton and trust assigned me. i cannot be-
iieve for a single moment that any other
ticket Will be presented to the people of this
State indeed, to any other State than
that of JEFF. Davis and A. II. Stephens; for,
as in the armament of heayen that rolls over
our heads, there is among the stars Of the
first magnitude one so eninentin SPLEEN
dor, beauty, grandeur and subl4fnity as to
eclipse all others; SO in the political frna-
ment and struggle for independence, these
men stand pre-eminently suited, qualified
and worthy to fill the highest places in the
gift of our people Like gallant but not I'M
known knights at some tournament, they
have already entered the ring with the visor
down TO contend for the prize of liberty, and
so far have borne away the palm of victory
before an admring and chivalrous people
and companions in the contest. Their ex-
allied names and elevated characters cbal-
ienge and command the respect of the enemy
and the world and make the tyFant tremble.
In conclusion, permit me to say, that
whenever and wherever the sword is drawn
in this State, against Davis and Stephens,
whether in the political forum or upon the
field of battle, | am ready and prepared for
the conflict and for whatever may follow, but
defeat.
Very truly, r. s. HUDSON.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-17
Doctors and Ladies.

The ladies have been always great admir-
ers of the doctors, and have married two or
three of the more fashionable ones in spite
of themselves. St. JohnLong scarcely saved
himself upon the plea of having wife al
ready; Sir John Eliot painted deaths head
upon the panels of Miscarriage to scare away
his patronesses, butsin vain and DIR. Csdo-
gan was espoused to lady be did not like.
She was very jealous, of course, and enter
tanned besides TIE agreeable idea that her
husband would one day poison her. On
one occasion, when surrounded by erfriends,
and in the presence of her lord and master,
she fell on her back in a state of hysterical
spasms, exclaiming All, he has killed me
at last. j am poisoned p
POISONED ~ cried the lady friends, turn
ing up the whites of their eyes. s'Oh ! gra-
cious goodness; you have done-it, doctorm
ssW hat do you accuse4me ef2" asked the
doctor, with surprise.
II accuse you-of---killing me--eel'' re-
ssponded the wife, doing her best TO initiate
a death struggle.
Ladies'" answered the doctor, with adj
mirable nonchalance, bowling to Mrs. Cado-
gan's bosom associates, sit is perfectly false
You are quite welcome to open her at once
and then you'll discover the calumny.n
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-17

FINE FLouR-Messrs. E. Il y. L. Eirden
have our thanks for sack of fine new Ten
nessee flour which they have generously
-" laid on our table " for our judgment of its
merits, sc. 1t is not quite as white as the
fi1est western brands, but in all other re-
spccts is fully equal to the best western. In
deed we prefer it to the western fear, ns'it is
sweeter and healthier. Nrden has just got
in a good supply, which he is selling at fair
iprices. He keeps, also, everything in the
provision and grocery line, of tue best quail
tty. See his advertisements.
The man who aIvertises libcraNy md SENDS
the editor bag of flour ENTHUSIASTICALLY,
deserves the liberal patronage Of the commu-
nifty. which we. are pleased to know Eirden
receives. May he live thousand years and
flourish like green hay tree-and may his
example be followed by all mankind.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-17

MORE TRooPs.-Capt. Campbell, with his
company of about eighty men, arrived in
this place yesterday evening, to take the
cars this morning for Brookhaven, their
place of rendezvous. This coInpanysis from
-Leake county, and from the appearance of
those we have seen passing the streets, it is
made of good material, and will no doubt
give good account of themselves wherever
an opportunity presents itself.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-17
OBITUARY.

Oscr DR.SE is dead The companion of oar
chiidhood-the friend OF youth--our coulrade
In arms has gone. lie died at Culpepper Court
house on the 9Th inst. from the effects Of wound
received in the battle of Manassas. Thus he fell
martyr to the he willingly, cheerfuy, aye.
faithfully served
When his country, beset with perils, called upon
her sons to TO the rescue, he was among the
first that focked to her standard. Hewent, but
with no sordid motive Of ambition or vain glory
Acting under sense of solemn obligation and
duty he desired no reward but the oonsoling, graf
flying consciousness of having served his country.
In camp, as in the more peaceful walks of life,
he exhibited character of noble and lofty stamp.
Too hich-minded and honorable TO descend to petty
means and vices. his magnanimous heart spurned
an interest sordd and revoted at motive mean.
In his intercourse with all his department was
marked by that noble and manly bearing that has
ever gained for him universal esteem and admira-
ton. Though to strangers reserved and cold-ap-
parently an indifferent observer of the world-and
never demenstratiye-he yet possessed a peculiarly
aTectionate and gentle disposition. To the family
that now mourn irrepsrable loss-father. mo-
ther brothers and sisters-he particularly kind
and afectionate.
AS soldier, the traits and qualities of his char
acter were none the less distinguished and promi-
neDt- towards MS supeflors his CoHOuct was
courteous and respectful; aud to all his comrades
he was gentlemanly and obliging. He was ever
ready and anxious to perform his share of duty and
incident drudgery; and when done, the verdict was
always well DONE"
In the hour of battle. he was rendered equally
conspicuous by his active efficiency united with his
cool deliberation. When his regiment was COM
PEELED to fall back from before NUMEROUS fire, he
bravely stood his ground, lingering yet upon the
field until ii was almost deserted.
Daring the two weeks he suffered he vas net
heard to utter complaint or murmur, but Ike a
hero bore patiently up under the affection.
1t is consolng to know. he was in private fam
ily surrounded by numerous friends and acquaint-
ances. and had every attention and comfort which
the sympathy of friendship and hospitality could
suggest, or SIX i'll administer.
We have spent many happy hours together,
Oscy, thoughtlsssly chatting in the sweet commu
Mon of boysh confidence; at night, too Oscy, upon
the same couch we have slept together; and upon
the same battle field we have fought together. My
dear fellow, it is hard now to part with you; would
it could be otherwise; but fate has so decreed it.
Farewell. s. e
/. Green be the turf above him,
f1 Friend OF our better days!
None knew him but to love him; Es
- None named him but to praise.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-17

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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-17
POPULAR AND FASHIONABLE MUSIC

TlHE UNDERSIGNED respectfully an
Il Bounces to the citizens 81 Canton aad
vicinity, that he has deposited for sale, and
always will keep, at s. r. Childs CONNECTION
ary Store South side of the Public Squarg
large selection Of the latest aud zaost pep
ular music Of the day and, also, The nsaf
classic music of the old and modern eelebrat-
ed composers The music Is selected bv him
self, and will suit the taste ans wants Of The
music-loving people The ladies, especially,
are invited 10 call al the above gained estsi.-
lishment, and examine the stock, Partieu iariy
the large selection Of beautiful songs, where
Mr.. Childs viii be glad TO wait an thea, and
attend TO the Business for the undersigned
Music not on hand sFheu called for, cAa he
obtained in a-iew days, if desires.
Ttraas Esfirs{g Cash.
ADULPHUS BROWN.
Jan &c, 81 Professor Of Mus-c-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-17

SroeK OF CoFToN IN 'ESGLASD.-Frorn
tabular statement in the London Iimes
July IA, we learn that the stock of cotton
then on hand at Liverpool amounted 10
I.O53.7lO bales, while last rear at tae same
date, duly 49, there were s2o4 30 or
90, 00o bales more than now. During the
sixteen weeks just ended the Increase has
been III $50 bales, while during the same
period of 1860 there was an increase or Sc
$50 bales.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-17

A ZorAvE's OPINION OF SOUTHERN FIcHT-
,1se.-One of the Lincoln soldiers, Who'll eft
Virginia's shore on Sunday night week, TO
return to it no more, on being asked If be
still thought the Sontherners couldn't fight,
answered, g No, sir, they don't light I've
seen fighting in, Europe, in Mexico and IN
the United States, but never saw any
fighting like that of the rebels. They don't
fieht: they lust come down like hill upon
YOU. Talk about subduing them You
might as we'll put hill in harness and at
tempt to run against that"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-17
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.

AL who desire to join the Camden Rifles,
18th Regiment Mississippi Volunteers, row
near Manassas, can do do by applying to II.
a. Magruder, at Camden. Mr. Magruder has
an order from the Government authorizing
him to transport on the railroad free of cost,
all who enlist in said company, and will him
self conduct them direct to Mana ssas Stir
ring events are anticipated soon on that line,
and now is the time to enlist for ten month
campaign.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-17

Cairo, August S.-Fremont's headquarters
it is expected viii be removed here ON Sat
urday.
A formidable is concentrating along
here. There efour Thousand men at, APE
Girardeau.
There are heavy guns, able TO resist any
possible force, at Bird's.Point. Picket guards
are extended beyond Charleston and Norfolk
T.. ID. NJ.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-17

FINE PEacHEs.-ogr friend Mrs Ferrai has
sent rs half dozen Of the fnest peaches, heEn -
70 size aud favor. We have ever seen As . TIE
latter quality. they equal to our friend Ged :
aud considerably larger, che Of them EasasnF-
ing nine inches in circumference They were Ct the
ciing-ssone variety and delieious as could -
We cye Mrs- Ferrin many thanks-