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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24

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The PrasG3sas approved sa-4sr "a 49, ear
powerin< tAs Fr~siarua - sFPaaat ssrs ssArs
commissioners &c Eavsss- Tae set sasa sa-
pewers sae Pressssat 90 szfsFea-s = wast
nations tae eaazlsslaas 49, IL Easess So
be seerezllea. sna O. rsesrrias saszF aessss-
The tws s11siieaal eousualssse9ess SAL ~
essxs the sane pay ss sAess aes - EeseF>,
Fhe Pzssszeat also approved a. sc b a.
The state - Wlssoari in reFe.zsaE setasiez
Tae So also -zthoriEes her s4mlssisa 5ata
the Cazseisracy.
Hseraas- Tae Sfasa 81 Massaarl AhFavE
beea prevease3 ~ uucozssita-ss@Az 5ateFasr-
eace 81 the Federal GeveFamvns tzem ex-
pressing taeir VII In regard % tas5s raiea
vita sae Southern Cozfete-aey, sz4 s4as she
1issosrsaas a9w hsiag eaEasv4 Il Feeel.ss
lawiess faVssioa froa tAezr setrlseEx -
srme1 fsrees. tAs Coafe1erase 6axsFa2s-,
considers i their ght ana 1sts - ga a.
GoFsrazeat aa1 people os Nlsse@zs u RESIST
Ing izvas5oa and in securing saelF esaertz-
uisy . express sAeis Viii uPaa - ssess-Q-s
Affecting tAear ishss9 therefore.
Rssesref Ehat the PEesi1sat j az5aeFlze4
80 +sf-e A4HAsas aa+-a.a-
this Gaveramcut wi,h the aasaesssaes 81
Gissaar5, In detelaia- tleir >ss-e a.azast
lavless Ezxssioa o. thc Ualt-4 >zsles- aal
maintaining tAeir haerty aal sa.lsesaaza-e
w5sa Nsssoazi- wsta poser te seesrt sae sss-
wise - treaPs su&eieat o. s15t sae ra-ress-
TAe seS also provides fas she esla-sasaa ef
N.ss92E5 saso tbs Coassieraey apes - esza1
footing With The etAer States u-sa tas Fr--
vis5oual constitutions viii Is Fatses ez tAe
Legislature aH1 constituted aasasfff.es SCI
Nissoari. aas an aut2sntic eery esazzal-
Gated % the Psess1eat-
Tae PressSear IS ylea lz--rs=.z ~ Hrez-s-
mzt5oa - auaoaace The al-zlsssaz e5 stlssea-
II iuso tae CoaGelssacy-
Gea- 0eAiirrse, 90 rsxas, 5sgrs1aee1
resolassoa Walsh vas uaanlaszzsg a.lsrsel-
eonPlisleatlas tae sPlsatiil si-tsFy salarl -
Gen Nc6'ulloeA ana his Brave aras al t1e
battle 81 SPriaghel1, Ne
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24

Whereas, the Congress of the Confeder
ate States of American did. by an act
approved on the 9th day of August. 1861,
entitled IAN Act respecting Alien Enc
miles," make provisions that proclama-
ton should be issued by the President
in relation to alien enemies. and in con-
formity with the provisions of said act:
Now, therefore, l. Jefferson Davis,
President of the Confederate States of
America, do issue this proclamation; and
do hereby warn and require every male
citizen of the United States, of the age of
fourteen years and upwards, now within
the Confederate States, and adhering to
the Government of the United States,
and acknowledging the authority of the
same, and not being citizen of the Con-
federate States. to depart from the Con-
federate States within forty days from
the date of this proclamation. And do
warn all persons above described who
shall remain within the Confederate States
after the expiration of said period of
forty days, that they will be treated as
alien enemies. Provided, however, That
this proclamation. shall not be consider
ed as applicable, during the existing
war, to citizens of the United States re-
siding within the Confederate States with
intent to become citizens thereof, and
who shall make declaration of such in
tention in due form. acknowledging
the authority of this Government; nor
shall this proclamation be considered as
extending to the citizens of the States of
Delaware, Maryland. Kentucky, Nilsson
ri, the District of Columbia, the Terrific
ries of Arizona and New Mexico. and
the Indian Territory south Of Kansas.
who shall not be chargable with actual
hostility or other crime against the pub
lie safety, and who shall acknowlede the
authority of the Government of the Con-
federate States.
And I do further proclaim and make
known that 1 have established the rules
and regulations hereto annexed in &C.
cordance with the provisions of said law.
Given under my hand. and the seal of
the Confederate States of America, at
the city of Richmond. on this 14th day
of August. A. d. 1861,
By the President, JEFFERSON DAVIS.
R. NJ. T. HUNTER. Sec'y of State.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24
In Memoriam.

On the wings of the telegraph the sad
intelligence comes 10 US of the death of
our esteemed fellow citizen, Capt A.
Melville. 1t is not our purpose, iu this
minute. to eulogize the dead, but simply
to give some expression to our heart felt
sorrow and regret in this affective dispen-
sation of Providence.
Some of us knew Capt. Melville well.
We esteemed him for his many noble
qualities of head and heart. As citi-
zen, honest and correct in his business
transactions. gentlemanly in his inter-
course with every one, he commanded
the respect of all classes of society.
He was no respecter of persons. He
did not count the friendship and favor of
the rich or of those high in authority, on
account of the merely adventurous cir
cumstances by which they were sur
rounded. He might justly have been
termed the poor mans friend. Possess
ed of wealth himself, be enjoyed to an
unwonted degree the friendship of those
in humble circumstances.
Frailties he may have had; for who of
mortals is free from them? but over these
we would cast the mantle of oblivion.
In these stirring times of war, however,
it is our pleasure to remember him as the
patriotic citizen soldier. We all are ac-
quainted with his gallant conduct in the
late war with Mexico; and in this paper
no farther alusion to it is necessary.
A few short weeks since, we saw him,
as the leader of youthful band of war
riors, composed of our sons, our brothers
and our friends, take his departure for the
distant seat of war in Virginia, there to
take part in our glorious struggle for ma
tional independence. He soon gained the
confidence and respect of that youthful
band and well did he fulfill the trust re-
posed in him by parents and friends at
home.
We had hoped that he would long be
spared 10 leau tHein On iTOIu one flCtOiy
to another, and at length return to his
home, crowned with the victor's laurels;
but SO an all wise Providence had not
decreed. Whilst we can but bow in
humble submission to His will. we can
enjoy the sad privilege of mingling our
tears with many others, who bewail the
loss our country has sustained.
Capt Melville fell martyr to his
country's cause in the memorable victory
our arms achieved on the battle field, near
Manassas Junction, July 21st. 1861.
All honor to bis memory! He died as
every true patriot would wish to die. if
necessary, contending for his country's
rights and his country's honor.
May his ashes repose in peace.
Ordered, By the Madisonians { Home
Guards) that this memorial be engrossed
in our minutes, and copy of it be trans
mitted to the venerable father and the
widow of the deceased, and also publish
ed in the Canton papers.
J. A. COOPER, Chairman.
VIM. Law, Sec'y.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24
TaftliDg.

All! is there not pain, and sorrow, and evil
enohRh; lie this fallen world of ours, that
nedj1ipg lgossips must needs poison the few
purs springs of enjoyment and peace? Not
~. hItred of the Theban brothers could more
thoroughly accomplish this fendish design,
thar the whisper of detraction, the sheer OF
malice or the fatal innuendo of envious,
lov-bred tattlers. Human life is shielded by
the bslwark of legal provisions, and most
earthly possessions are similarly protected;
nnt there are assassins whom the judicial
arm cannot reach, who infest society In
.ountless hordes, and while their work OF
ruin and misery goes ever on, there is for the
,nhappy victims no redress. Thy holy pre-
e.pts. o. Christi alone can antidote this uni
-...xlevil -14agusta J. Exams.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24

CoSGRsssxES ELEcTED.-The following
named gentlemen were on the lst instant
elected delegates from the respective districts
to the Confederate Congress, now in session
at Richmond, Va:
lst, - Heiskell, Washington;
I'D, James T. Shields, Knox
Sd, A G.. Walker, Hamilton;
18th, W. H. Dewitt, Smith;
5th, r. L. Caruthers, Wilson;
9Th, James ii. Thomas, Maury,
9TH, Thomas ". Jones, Giles;
,sth. John f. House, Montgomery;
9th, J DC Atkins, Henry;
10th, David II. Curren, Shelby.
Memphis Avalonche.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24
AIN o. u POT0Nac.

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lisa EszsHsas Wzsszss5rel Telasrerrs. no~
scar MknasFas. ess - 81 kE hgrotns g. a.
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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24

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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24
To the Editor of The Citizen:

CAMDEN, August 20
In your list of subscribers to the cotton
loan, | see you have credited me with five
hundred bushels of corn. This is Mr.. Fergus
RusseIlis subscription in addition to twenty
five bales cotton. Please correct it.
Respectfully, JOHN B. MOORE.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24
AT PRIVATE SALE !

THE .I r. ). I I. sss'ss ss'ss IS, ? r
AZ as n1Eaer. he1-reor1 Hialnr-~eaaaa ana
kitehea farnls1re. Alsa. - S. - - 49,
yeAF cd nstfer--t-l ~ EAlrA wsH - SKA Sc
seeEaaee- rather tAsn rcuaaFs shsm An
ed ba-zv sa1 = aassrssss 60 s...ze - -.
slaass 9srea aHav-
Rers01s wlshzu.E % rsr~ksre "a 49, 49,.
farestaEe a. Grace Caarch RecsaEg
IAEE >orEcE-Au rers9zx kzzzaz -
elsizas assins. tae z1lsrs5xae.l nsasz -
then IA begers ths Ist 81 o--aae-.
Aagast - 1881 HENRY SANSnu
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24
The Confederate Loan.

Mr.. EDITOR The following omissions /
find in my report of the cotton loan. In the
hurry of making out the report, fear may
have overlooked other names; if so, will be
exceedingly obliged to any one who will in
form me, and enable me to correct the same
John Montgomery, 50.Jesse Brown, 10
J ohm Brown, SA J Alsworth 80
" p Anderson, % bales
- RICHARD WINTER,
Commissioner.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24
LOST 0R STOLEN!

brown leather Porte Monaie embroid-
erea on one side, containing $40 and So
note on New Orleans banks; also, three drafts,
not necessary to describe, as payment on all
OF them has been stopped The Porte Mo-
pane contains number Of other papers des-
ignating the owner
by leaving 1T at THIS OFFICE, the finder
wan greatly oblige the owner, and shall be
Van oSomeiy rewarded. Aug "a, 1861
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24

FaUrr.-We are indebted to Mrs. J. Fl. Ma
gruder for some very large and delicious
peaches; also to Mrs. B. l.. Prichard for
Oasketful of very large apples; also to Mrs.
Sneed for more peaches. Many thanks to
these ladies for their kindness.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24

LARGE CoRN--Our friend D. K. Gaultney
mas sent us six ears of corn, the finest we
have ever seen. The average length of the
ears IS eleven inches, and from sixteen to
eighteen rows of large grains to each earl
Can Lincoln starve out people who can
raise such corn as this, and hogs in proper
ton? We reckon Motive suppose he can't
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24

Of the CoaFieE has besa sscFP~4 - -
Louis
LIacoln's anmaaigion was ssonre1 n
Harsison esaasy. Ky. al P~sss1 sssossA
here today
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
JACKSON. Mss. {
August 2lst, l,

asrss August 2lst, 1861.
DR. W. J. LEE Sr-f you get up sub
scription sufficient to purchase four six-ponnd
guns for your artillery company, will refund
the amount in Treasury Notes, or bonds of
the State, when the guns are delivered to
Col. s. G. French, if the price paid is not
over the estimate furnished by Col. French
grts JOHN J. PETTUS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24

1APoLoGY.-The editor and publisher has
oeen SICK the entire week, which is our apol-
ogy for this half sheet, and other deficiencies.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24

REGULATIONS RESPECTING ALIEN ENEMIES.
The following regulations are hereby
established respecting alien enemies. un-
der the provisions Of an act approved 9Th
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24

WoRsE EuAN raE IerrmfrHE "a
DatcAman, rracCssisa-s G. a Fts-e uaeaee e
heard cries &C distress discovered aae q Aas
couatryHaa lying unller a staze sall 's-lea
had fallen upon Lim ans iEaesare.l lss ie-~-
well den, Hes-bhor Vankcs'ikrH,~ -ssl 90,
.-vot ia lie matter mist yea f- -ue =sftes,
", doa't zen see uiae coa.irlsa- u.e aG
desc Flg stens> uP,a ta-, an.l l.a1a ua-ae iezs
proke py ua-ae pa,iy l' ~M.ne Cet.- saHl
Hans, ssh dar ala Noa hallers - skc
iuuder, Eoasat you vasa sos g tsararasl.,.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24

The laws 81 nNiaFe are jasg. h2s tsEF5-
Die. There Is No WeAk mrFey IL sAsn-
Cause aud consequences are lasePsFaaas
and inevitable. The elements have -
foFbe2raace. The fEs buFus. tie wateg
dFoHns. he air consumes. tAe ssF.A
baries- And perhaps l. woai3 - sen
Tor cur Faee # The punishment e sFims
against The Avs Of nSn were as inevita-
be IS the punishment "a craze against
.he laws of nature-weEe uAa - aaeF-
ring IN lis judgment a. na-arc.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24
QUARTERHAsTER's OFFICE, !
ARMY OF MISSISSIPPI.

ARMY OF MISSISSIPPI.
Jackson, august 30, 1861.
MKssRs. ROBINSON, MAYsoN & Co,
I'd 't Canton, Miss:
Gentlemen VIII you be so kind as to act
as our, Agents in your town, for the purpose
of receiving and forwarding such blankets as
the citizens of your county may see proper to
give or sell to the State, for the of the
Army? If so, please announce the fact in
your county papers, and call upon the people
to send on their blankets to you. Such as
given, you will please receipt for, and
purchase such as are in the hands of those
who are not willing to give but will sell
them, payable in State Treasury Notes, at
a fair price.
Respectfully, your obedent servant,
JOSEPH BENNETT,
Asst Quartermaster Genl.
Messrs. Robinson, Mayson Il CO., have
kindly consented, to act as Agents, as above
requested, and will take pleasure in receiving
and receipting for any contributions that
may be made.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24

h6r Attention is asked to the advertise
ment of Rev. DR.. SAMSON.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-24
Grace Church.

VIE Vestry are requested to meet, without
= u fail, on Tuesday, the 9th inst at tie
festry-room, at o'clock P. M
A SNEED, Senior Warden
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-27
sfEPHEN A DOUGLAS WILL.

ht,o5 al by these presents: That l. stephen 4.
DougGs OF tbe city OF Chicago, and State OF lnnois, i'll
view of the uncertainty of lilo and certainty OF death
such time rs Al alwise Providence shall oroan, do here
by declare and subs rbe the following my will which
desire all persons TO respect .itGr my DEATH towt
II is my will that my debts shall be paid out of any
monsys which | may leave, and that SO much OF roy
pfoperty real and pesohsl ut the discretion Of my
ecutors shall be sold shall be necessary TO pay all y
debts.
Itis also ay viii THAI atter MY said debts shall be paid
all the residue Of my properly personal anu reG si"
oe divided by my into two equal parts aud
the ooe part nereof shall belong TO my two children,
Robert Douglas and Stcpcn Doug's' and the other
part thereoi-tha is to ~, half CT all M property,
real and rersoun aud Of all moneys or oebs que me
.hnu belong TO- aud is hereby declared to belong TO- my
dear and beloved wife, Adtle Cuts Douglas.
II il also my will aud positive direct on that my said
wife shall be- and she hereby declared to be- the sole
Guardian Of nv said children, and that she shall have
the poseson control and education of the; until hey
sbal respectvey arye ct tie age o twsny-one years,
knogin5 er 10 be the DesI PersoI III 'ne "oiu " per
form TINS sacred trust.
Ills also nv viii hst my wife, Adele Cuts Doug as,
nv friend and relative Dan T. Rhodes OF Cleveland, u,
b., and they herby declared my executors TO carry
hi. u III inio ,seot and 10 that end do hereby waive
all legal proc 50 and letters of admnistrsio snd Gig
pens with any security the part Of ny seid exscu.
tors and direct that they proceed and execute this viii
@ same that could do we're | alive.
UaypG thus provided for all my worldly aliTa oon,
mt NY soul TO God aud ask e pray o. the good for
HIS divine hesslRg
In testimony whereof | have hereunto set my hand
and seal, this 4th day of September A. D 1857
g. A. DOUGLAS. lsEALl
Ia presence of
S. G. EygHAa
MARs G. Bos1g.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-27
LYNCHLAW IN TEXAS.

The San Augustine (Fe1as) Express gives the annex
ed OF the killing OF u. e. Harding at that place,
on the night OF the 3st ult by body of armed
The Sheriff was sitting in the front door of the jail,
with doublebarrel gun lying across his lap for the
purpose OF securing Harding in prison, who de-
uiued there in irons awaiting his trial for the killing OF
kobt. Smith. About 2 or o'clock, being fAtgued,
he doz.d ti 10 Sleep when lie presently aroused by
Jwenty-two armed men, who commanded him 10 lay
l"wn his gun ald deliver up the keys After moments
hesitation lsG aside his gun, aud uform til m that
le DIDN'T have the Keys lie told to 60 aud get
them lie had accldeutlly lett them the
Lswiss grocery. lie epered tbher, under guard, aud
began calling Lewis, for the purpose Of ug bun,
when he IVES commanded hush, AID to rap the door
lie did Lewis got up, and at the Sherils request
delivered lin tho keys. They taken out his
hand by OF the party. Henry Lewis, who stand
ing his gallery three times ordered to retire aud
close his door, which he did, three stationed them
selves nesr the door, to prevent his Swing any alarm;
after which, Mr.. Sheriff Fuller gusIded back TO the
door Of he jail and their de aimed until alter the door
vas opened scd HARDING shot Tnis is all we can tell.
Vno re parties were, whence hey came, is to us
mystery
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-27
Commanding Macon yoluntee
CnLLApsE 0F PATEIOTIsM.

The Ohio Aboiiliouist3 particularly iublant in
regard to what tha. State going to do. They were
ready to furnish hundreds of thousands of men, and mil
lions upon mil ous of money, at nsants notice The
following from leading Lincoln journal of Ohio is rather
siguifc-nt;
When the Legislature authorized Gov Dennison TO Dor
row three millions Of dollars it supposed that the
Ohio banks wcnd fly the relief of the State her pa
totic soldiers and the nation whose existence to b.
tested bv blood No men wild and devilish in
crying trditm-no party now-a country life, property
everything must be put at the service Oithe cDuntry
Now, what ave We Witnessed? The Governor made
lis, proclumations ORDER and That ne could not do
ten Darlington hand to DO for him; the Legis
laure passed laws the people rushed TO arms by thou
sands aud all went swift IA the running tide Al
ast the bonds ready and the mon'y called for
Toe Ohio met here last week. entered into deep
and solemn consultation and subscribed three hunarsd
thousand dollars.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-27
THE GEOKGIA pESERTERS.

Captain Smith, of the Macon, (Ga.) Volunteers, gives
the following official of the two members Of
that gallant corps, which deserted to Fortress Monroe
SEAwEIL's PoISr VA
June 2lst, 1861.
Nsssr, Elifcrs-Private Alorzo E. Kimball aud Geo.
B. Hempsted of the Macon (Ga) Vo!u"teers, deserted
on yesterday and escaped by small boat 10 the United
States steamer Anscosta, the commander of whcl took
them up
Kim5en was a native of New Hampshire, and Hemp
stcd native cf Connecticut. kmbsil went of after
having borrowed both money and clothes from members
Of my company. He el5o stole pistol from one Of the
aoa commissioned officers OF the corps lie is both a
rogue and deserter.
Hempsted previous to his descrtion, had always borne
an unblemished reputation. lie doubtless Influenced
10 d sort by Knbal. Both of these Voluntarily en-
sted to serve the Confederate States for the Of
twelve months. Respectfully,
K a. SMITH,
", " VI,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-27
CoyFEDERArs STATES OF AMERICA,

UoNFEDERATk STATks OF AMERICA,
Treasury Department,
Richmond June H. 1861.
Mis-. Eamc Wrav Pr;neipi Lucy CO6b Institute,
Athens Ga: have the pleasure Of acknowledging the
receipt through Gov Cobb, of enc hundred and twenty
dollars a. the contribution by the Teachers aud Pupils
of your Institute for the support of the Government Of
the Confederate States
This public acknowledgment is due not only to the
o .ct which your note suggests but to the depth Of
fe Ing throughout country which this contribution
indicates. Whenever the children are willing to give
up their little means to their country, when the women
ask TO Law their contributions in It's Treasury, the In
vader will find sharp from the rifles Of the
men.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
q. G. hENrISGER,
Secretary of the Treasury,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-27
coPY.
U. s. Snip ST. NARY's, !
Panama. n. q March %. 1861.


U. s. Snip ST. NARY's
Panama, n. G March %, 1851.
Ify Dear Son You have nov arrived at the age Of
manhood snd truly you have shown TO me all that a
father desires Of
Your letter, dated February 90 1861, has given me
more pleasure and happness than any other act Of yodr
life. Yol have commenced lilo In n nobl, way.
give myself to my country's God grant that
YOU have.
Now, my son. remember that your grandfather fought
for at you are now fighting for that is free trade and
equal rights Remember that you from brave FAM
lly-a family that were never known 10 finch from a
cannon.bsIl or tux. THEN naCGs upon enemy will
soon be home and the w years that are left me shall
be given to the wrouged South. | regret to hear that
your uncle Henry is with the North, but you know the
OH adsge says lords OF feather flock together" IL
: degraded himself yestj siaOs ny whisky, oonse-
quently be is better there than WITH Give my ov-
~ ALL
Nav the hand of the Almighty guide you in battle is
the prayer Of your rtfscticn te ther.
tSigne1l wv. u. PORTER,
Comd'g U. S ship St. Mory's, Panama, G.
Norfolk Day Book.