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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-06-13

Information Wanted.

4 Ny information left with the editor Of
n this paper relative 10 the whereabouts
of CHARLES CROSSGROW, Je.. of Louis
lana, will be gratefully received bv his father,
CHARLES CROSSGROW. SEN.
June 49, 1862
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New ADVERTISEMENTS There are two
or three in th~ issue. TO which We ask
attention.
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One Of The Federal cpnma-.i-rs T.
named G-n. Hosk-r. N-arEr zI rh-
Y+nk-e army - composed Of --S-arrs.
hoDkrrS"
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ES The f. lowing is the pond
ence hctw.e n he commander of The Fed
tral fleet aud the Mayor of Memphis. CA
the demand OF he former Tor The surren
den ot the CITY
L. ). Fac STEAMER BENTON,
on MemphIs, June s, 1862
To Us Honor the Mayor Of the Guy of Memphss:
Sir: have respectfully to request that you
will surrender the city of Memphis TO tie
authorities of the United States, which have
the honor to represent.
| am, Mr. NJ ,yor,
With b gh respect,
Your most ob't serv't,
Z. II. DAVIS,
Flag Officer Commanding, sc.
Mayor Park answered as follows, not sHr-
rendering the city:
MAYORS OFFICE,
Memphis, June 8, 1862.
C. H. Darts, Ftag Officer Commanding, DC.
Sir: Your note of this dat. is received ard
contents noted. In reply have only to say,
that as the civil authorities have no means of
defense By the force of circumstances the
city is in your hands.
Respectfully.
JOHN PARK, Mayor.
During the afternoon Mayor Park received
a communication from Flag Officer Davis,
announcing that he had placed the city under
military authority, and that he would be
pleased to have bis cooperation. We sub
join the correspondence;
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They rrU me vine glse~ SrrrH--t.
said FIX. one day. and yet l. wha hsvr
Just drunk three ba'tlr>. eaHu0s 2-~p uy
self On my les -'
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Your most ob't serv't.

JOHN PARK, Mayor.
In pursuance of the above, Mayor Park had
a consultation with Col. Fitch. who last night
detailed some three or four hundred soldiers
as police force to rrotect the peace of the
city. It is understood that for some days to
come a very large force will De detailed for
duty day ana night, the object being to pre-
vent the least disorder. 1t is also stated that
The military authorities have appointed a
Provost Marshal, who will enter to-day upon
zee .j.--a-. rye Of his duties.
#e ~anclude our observations on the Gay
~.fa ne simple remark, that the better class
of our citizens demeaned themselves with the
utmost propriety, end that if there WAS any
demonstration other than opposition to the
invaders, we did not hear Of it.-AvdlancAs.
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MAYORs OFFICE,

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Memphis, June 6, 1862. !
To Flag Officer c. II. Dapis and Colonel g. n.
Fitch:
GENERALS: Your communication is re-
ceived, and | shall be happy TO Cooperate
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The national Republican., 1862-08-04
Pattsrson.

GAtterbOms
Gen. Patterson, whose want Of loyalty was
the main cause Of the rsverre at Bull Run, is
another Of the Co,irier's model Democrats. Il
was thought, while ago, that he was buried
under load Of obloquy and disgrace 20 deep
that he would never be heard Of again. But he
has had the impudence to speak In public once
more, and to criticise the management Of the
war At a recent banquet to Gen. Shields. he
made speech, In which he said l.:
There were only twenty three woolly heads
10 the army, with the rank Of general, out Of
two hundred and thirty. This difference must
exist no longer. Pray, who brought on The
war The woolly heads. Who prolong Il by
their interference with the army? The woolly
heads. Who expects TO benefited by It's con.
tinuance2 The woolly heads. Why, we might
ask, did they not make more generals Of that
stripeY They would II they could, but they
hadn't them.
The Albany journal copies the above, and
says:
We're we in the mood for parody, we might
ask In reply: Who refused 10 run up the Amer.
lean flag from his house.top until compelled to
by the populace? Gen. Patterson. Who was
hissed by bis troops as he rode among them at
Winchester Gen. Patterson. Who was greet.
ed with, "there goes the d-d old traitor ~
whenever he showed bis detested face on the
field Gen. Patterson. Who was compelled
TO leave his command at night TO escape the
vengeance Of the brave men he had betrayed,
and sneak of like thief, amid the gibes and
execrations Of thirty thousand men Gen. Pat.
terson. Who was denounced from one end Of
the loyal States to the other as o traitor, and
left without single bscker, either In the army
| or out of It? Gen. Patterson.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04
THE WAR IN THE WEST.
The Bombs rdment OF vicksburg Csa.s,

MEMPHIS, July 3l.--The gunboat Carondelet
arrived here yesterday from Vicksburg. She
brings no later news. Several gentlemen from
Brownsville arrived here last evening, and bring
some particulars Of the rebel raid, under Faulk.
ner on that place Oh Friday last. Every man
there buying cotton was taken prisoner. One
hundred and twenty thousand dollars were also
taken from them, and four hundred bales Of
cotton burned.
Five hundred Federal cavalry arrived on the
same evening The rebels fed. were pursued,
and slight engagement took place on Hatchee
and Forked Deer rivers A number Of rebels
were captured and ferries and bridges de-
stroyed.
The rebel Jackson was OF Denmark on Sat
urday with three hundred of his cavalry. II is
also reported that Villiplgue is marching on
Bolivar. Jackson used the pOntoon bridge to
cross Forked Deer run.
Heavy cannonading was heard at Bolivar ON
Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday the tele.
graph was destroyed, and portions Of the Mobile
aud Ohio railroad torn up at Humboldt.
CAIRO, August 2.-The Grenada APPEAL Of the
2Sth says that the Federals have abandoned the
idea Of taking Vicksburg by water, and are now
evidently awaiting the cooperation OF the land
forces.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04

KENTUCKY ExILEs RETURNING HoxE.-R Rev.
John G. Fee, who was banished by the rebels,
writes to the Independent that he IL again off,
ciating in bis pulpit in Beres, Madison county,
Kentucky, and adds these interesting state
ments
"On the 4th Of July, at which time brother
Candee and addressed quiet and Interested
audience, the theme Of our addresses was lib
erty--the origin, nature, and conduct of the
present war, and Its effects upon liberty. In
our addresses we urged the propriety Of de-
manding at once that Congress free the slaves
Of rebel masters; that this would be right, and
q real good to all classes slaves, slavehold-
ers, and non.slaveholders. There IL here en-
Tire liberty, and apparently much security. Our
friends have passed through an ordeal that en-.
ables them to appreciate the blessings Of lib
erty. The mob party continued their outraget
so long that reaclisu came to the public mind
The outrages were first offered, as you know,
TO those who were called radicals. The second
raid was against those called Republicans. The
mob cared not. They said the difference was
the difference between u pig and u shoat-on
would grow TO be the other. After the flrs
drive the second was the more easy"
The national Republican., 1862-08-04

Mr.. WALKERS LETrER.-We are glad to see
that Mr.. Walkers second letter. which no
clearly exhibits the blightiug effects Of slavery
upon the interests Of Maryland, is being copied
by the newspapers of that State 1t will give
their people facts and views to which they
would turn deaf ear il urged from Republi-
can sources. The mad dog cry Of Abolition
has heretofore kept Maryland aud the whole
South in profound igaorauce of almost every
thing which 1t was most their interest to know
But the day will break at last after the longest
night
There is one part Of Mr.. Walkers letter
which ought TO be copied by every Northern
paper. We refer to his testimony, not merely
to the practicability Of raising all the staples
Of the South by free white labor, but 10 tn,
immense superiority OF that species Of labor o
the South over negro slave labor. Mr.. Walker
promises to elaborate this point more fully
hereafter The old formula, mo slaves, w
cotton" will be likely to be pretty roughly
handled before Mr.. Walker gets through with II
OF course, We entirely Disagree with Nj
Walker In his opinion that the immediate abo
li,ion Of slavery will injure either the North O
the South. We cannot expect him to g
right all at once. He Is making good prt
gress. however, and is doing a good work.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04
Gen. Curtis's Movements.
Affairs on The Lower Mississippi

CAIRO, July 3O.--The following news by the
Platte Valley was published in the Memphis
Euening Bulletin Of the 2sth:
By the steamer Conway, which arrived at
our wharf about 2 O'Clock Sunday morning, we
gain few items Of interest from Helena.
The reported crossing Of troops and ammuni-
ton by General Price, at some point between
Napoleon aud Vicksburg, induced General
Curtis to make rigid personal examination.
At Napoleon there was q steam ferry boat ply
ing across the river, but the owners, on seeing
the steamboat containing General Curtis ap-
proach, ran off up the Arkansas river. II was
followed, overtaken and captured, together
with fifteen other ferry and fat boats
The report was that the Contederates were
crossing forces up the Arkansas. Hence Gen.
Curtis went up the river to the White River
Cutoff, about thirty.fve miles, capturing boats
at every turn, and returning by White river,
where he left portion Of his captured booty,
as he might have On opportunity to use II here
after.
JEFF. Thompson was at Austin, fourteen miles
this side of Helena, on Friday morning. He
had about twenty-five wagons Of ammunition
short distance of, and came In 10 see what
the prospect was Of crossing to the Arkansas
side. He took breakfast In the town, but short.
ly after Federal force surrounded the place
uuu ueu. Seh. luohpsoH ohiy eschpeu Wy uDou'
I've minutes. He managed to get his wagons
off also.
General Curtis dispatched two steamboats,
the Catahaula and Robert Allen-with sufR-
cient force to proceed leisurely up the river and
burn or destroy all the fiat boats, barges and
skiffs to be found. Many were found hid away
ln bushes, clear out OF the water. They we're
destroyed with the greatest expedition.
Both Of the boats arrived here yesterday
noon.
Thus far, only ierty Confederate cavalry have
crossed the river to the Arkansas eide.
The same day the Confederates crossed thu
river, they had train oi ammunition for tht
same destination, but II had to face back ani
leave the cavalry TO 20 II alone.
II is supposed the Confederates imagine tha
Curtis force is going directly TO Little Rock
where there ore four guns and but little ammu
milton, and the object is to reinforce the
friends and send them supplies. They hav'
had meagre success In crossing thus far.
The troops under Gen. Curtis are represented
as improving in health, in fine spirits, and anx
ious for something to turn up.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04
Southern News.

The Grenada appeal, Of the 2Sth ult., con.
tains Mobile dispatches announcing that the
steamer Cuba ran the blockade of that port on
the 25th, bringing full cargo Of arms, ammu.
milton, medicines, and blankets.
The came paper states that Major General
Magruder had left Richmond TO take command
Of his department beyond the Mississippi, and
was stopped at Columbia 10 return and answer
to charge of having been drunk at the late
battle, as we'll ~ being common drunkard.
The same paper says Of the progress Of Cur
tis' army In Arkansas, that the whole country
has been pillaged, stock driven of, buildings
and fences burned, and provisions taken from
the inhabitants wherever they could be found.
The negroes are stripping their masters of oil
the provisions left, and there is great danger
Of servile insnrrection.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04

Col. MORTON TURNED UP.-The Toledo Blade
Of July 2s, says that Col. Norton called In 10
say that he did not run away from Washington
10 avoid arrest, but that his full address was 10
the hands Of the President and Secretary Of
War. However this may be, It is certain thai
the officers here who were seeking for him, on
purpose TO arrest him. could not find him, as
he was too feet footed for them. II he is not
afraid Of arrest, let him return and report him
self 10 Gen. Wadsworth.
The Colonel furthermore told the editor Of
the Blade that the chief object OF his visit to
Washington has been accomplished, but which
was not to prefer charges against General
Mitchell.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04

Col. BowIE's CAsE.-The Star says that Col
Bowie. Of Marlboro, the predecessor Of Mr.
Calvert in Congress, who was recently lodged
in the Capitol prison, has not been finally dis
charged, but has been paroled until next Friday
when hearing Of the case is to be had. 1t il
due to all parties, and especially to the Unior
men Of Prince Georges county, that this hear
ing should be thorough one. With no dis
pusllluu to prejudice a man who Is on trial, VT
yet consider 1t proper to be said that bis Unior
neighbors believe that be has spent larg,
sums, and devoted good portion ol bis tim'
in aid Of this rebellion. II this is so he ough
to be punished, and especially as his wealth
makes him dangerous, II he Is traitor. II h
is innocent, let him bs houorably acquitted.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04

IMPORTANT TO New RECRUITs.-To every man
who is enlisting or about to enlist under the
new call for 100000 men the following facts
are most important. II he joins an old regi-
ment he cancels by the act threefourths Of the
chances that he will be struck down by disease.
Nine-tenths of the mortality In the army, ~
the public now well understand, IL caused by
disease and not by battle, and Of this mortality
the commission assure US that threefourths
may be saved by Incorporating the new levy
into the existing regiments. This Ia q matter
for recruits to consider we'll. The opinion
tallies with the judgment Of most Of those who
have had opportunities for observation but 1t
10 now placed among the points which are to
be held as demonstrated. The recruit who 10
careful of life, Of health or of comfort, will
take his place In an old regiment, rather than
among those who are as inexperienced as him
self We have already urged that as regards
economy or the speedy reinforcement Of the
army, the former course ia incontestably that
to be pursued but the present Is reason
which appeals TO the personal welfare Of the
volunteer himself, and Is urged by those who
for twelve months have made this personal
welfare Of the soldier special study. II is
word of advice which ought not to fall upon
inattentive ears-Boston Advertiser.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04
Good Letter from q Live
General
The " R,sinsais Must ssRulsd up.
'Ths Ola GrannAss. cowafas and skulks
- y % be Wssasd Ous," etc.

At war meeting In Cincinnati. on Thursday
evealng, . letter was received from General
Rosecranz, In the course Of which he says:
I do not hesitate TO say that life and liberty
depend upon the wisdom. yisor and prompn-
tude Of the action Of the people Of the loyal
States What they ought to do n, frst, 10 al
up promptly the old regiments to their maxi.
mum strength. This g the only way to get
experienced soldiers In time 10 answer the pur.
pose. Men who 60 into these regiments will
have hardy, experienced officers, who know
how TO care for and instruct them, and have
honor than In regiments wholly new. Caution
the people, for the sake Of oil they hold dear,
not 10 disregard this recommendation.
The utmost pfomptness will barely suflce
70 put US beyond the reach OF such disasters "a
have occurred elsewhere, and the nations life
or death lies In the Issue. .
I'd. The greatest care should be taken, after
this had been done, to give those who 20 into
new regiments good officers. .
Those towards and skulks, old granniee,
fogies and good .nothings Of every clsss and
grade, who have left or been driven from The
service, and are hanging around for promotion
should be carefully excluded from the service
Their name Is legion, their excuses for leaving
as various' Hck WiVos, oylnB PaLene, ano oeao
babies must cover the face Of the country
judging by the letters Of such which come Il
headquarters.
Beware Of them. The capture Of regiment
the loss Of battle, or the country's disgrace BY
an Incompetent or worthless officer, can hardly
be atoned by the appointing power.
Sd. Let the officers for the new regiments bt
taken from those tried, approved and now II
the field. This will give promotion TO th'
meritorious now In the service. s
4th. Let the motto In every mouth and everJ
mind be- .1
Do what you do we'll, but above oil, do I
quickly. W. RosEcRAsz.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04

SENATOR CARLTE REPUDIATED.--A few day.
ago there was meeting Of Union men ut Nor
gantown, Virginia, for the purpose Of raising
recruits. Among the resolutions was one thank
ing Senators Wiley and Wade for their effort
in behalf Of the new State project, and then IN
other, of which the following is copy:
Resolped That we endorse the sentiment ut
tered by John S. Garlic, In his speech at Wheel
ing, on the 18th instant, viz: that n represent
alive who has not the confidence Of his consti
tuents il untitled to serve them longer; and tina
| in his course In the United States Senate, IL
voting generally with secessio ionists and traitors
| and by his vote on the admission of West Vir
ginia AS State into the Union, he has misrep
| resented and lost the confidence Of his constitu
| ents, and Is by them considered "a traitor an,
We therefore ASK him gnequiyocally to resigl
| the position oil United States Senator which he
| now holds, and which he has proved himssl
unworthy to occupy. ....H
This resolution was received with shouts 0
applause, and was passed by acclamation.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04

COULDN'T GET HIS SLAvEs.--.Ths Rockville
(Md) Sentinel says that Mr.. Il. Trundle, form
erly Of Montgomery county, but now citizen
Of Loudoun county, Va, learning that mum
Der Of bis slaves, who had abscondsd, had been
arrested and duly committed to the jail In
Washington city, went down for the purpose o.
reclaiming them; but, after reaching Washing
ton, he ascertained that they were released
from their confinement by the military author
tiles, and are now on their way 10 the North
Mr.. Trundle passed through Rockville a few
days ago on bis way home.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04
| How our Soldiers have Guarded Usbel
| Property.
| The following Ia an extract of n latter from

now OUV SOtulere nave SuNrOeO N0bel
Property.
The following is an extract Of letter from
an officer Of our army at Fredericksburg:
CAMP OPPOSITE FREDERIcKsBuRa, Va,
July rs, 1862.
For many long months previous to the ap-
pontment Of Gen. Pope, our officers and sol.
diers in this department were justly indignant
and loud 10 their complaints that they were
compelled by stringent orders to guard rebel
property, and in some csseH halfsIarved their
horses while waving fields Of grain lay ripe be.
fore them that when, after weary march,
they came into camp cold ani wet, and took q
few fence rails to cook scanty meal, they were
ordered 10 rebuild the fence, rail for rail- and
that when we first entered Falmouth, Virginia,
and were betrayed into an ambush closing
eight men and ON officer) by female rebel,
we should be directed to guard the house Of
this same woman.
"All these things know TO be true, and can
prove Dy very many witnesses.
"At the same time these secessionists, secure
In their guarded mansions boasted, in the very
ears OF the Union sentries at their doors, thai
they could go 10 Richmond, carry dispatches
return, and even dine at the tables Of the Union
generals In Fredericksburg, that pest. hole o
| rebeldom, our brave men have been insulted
| OF every corner, because, forsooth, the gentle
ladies, whose brothers thirst for our blood moi
less fercely than themselves, refuse TO wall
under the flag Of our country
The national Republican., 1862-08-04
BY TELEGRAPH.
--latest from, Kentucky.
Steamboat Accidsnt at Louisville.
Rebel Scouts near Scottsville.

LOUISVILLE, August 2.-Ths steamer Com.
modore Perry, with heavy cargo Of cotton
and tobacco irom Cumberland river, for Gin.
cinnau, collapsed Aue, while the passengers
were at supper, at the foot Of Fifth street. The
wards TOOK are Immediately after. Several
women leaped overheard, some Of whom were
saved. Two or three nremen were badly
scslded, probably one or two killed. The
books and papers Of the boat were lost, but the
money was saved. q.
LoUIsvnLE, August 3.-Advices from Scotts
Vile, Kentucky, (which Is about one hundred
and fifty miles southwest Of Frankfort,) say 9
large number Of rebel scouts are In thai
vicinity.
The national Republican., 1862-08-04
War Meeting At Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, August 1.-The war meeting las
night was an immense affair. Business gen
orally was suspended after four O'Clock In tn
aftornoon. The people were addressed from
three stands, by Gov. Morton, Gov. Wallace
Lieut. Gov. Fish, and many others. Severa
bands of music, q display Of fireworks, and the
ringing of the bells OF the FIRE department, en-
livened the occasion.
Resolutions were adopted, pledging every
thing to sustain the Government, recommend
ing a more vigorous prosecution Of the war
and the conascation Of the proper of traitori
everywhere, and expressing an unalterable op
position to compromise with traitors, and hos
tility to foreign Intervention.