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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26

ga Our dispatches this morning confirm
the report of the battle at Sharpsburg, on
the 18th, but give no further particulars. The
rumor that Gen. Lee bed fallen back to this
side of the Potomac agasajs no doubt correct
With the whole Federal Army massed together
at Washington, and such excellent facilities
for transportation as the railroads, turnpikes
Chesapeake and Potomac afford, he may have
found his movements toward the interior of
Maryland hazardous and unsafe. But if he
has procured all the bacon and -four in the
rich counties of Montgomery and Frederick
together with the stores, arms, ammunition,
&C., at Harper's Ferry, we have been we'll
repaid for visiting the East side of the Poto-
mac. We are truly sorry our army has been
compelled to leave that State again, and hope
it will remain along the bank of the Potomac
to command the different fords and guard
against any movement of the enemy from Al
exandria. If it be true that all our army has
recrossed to Virginia,ethe enemy will occupy
Maryland Heights and compel us to abandon
Harper's Ferry again, but we expect Jackson
has removed everything from that depot, and
the loss of the position will, therefore, be
small
The movement of Gen. Lee into Maryland
was bold and somewhat dangerous, but it
was justifable and necessary. The most
dangerous position our army could have oc-
cupied, after the series of victories in front
of Richmond, was one which implied mac
tivity. Had we remained stationary after
Mcclellan abandoned the Peninsula, the enc
my would have remained in front of Manas-
sas, where he could recover from his panic,
make veteran soldiers out Of the raw recruits,
thoroughly reorganize his army, and threaten
us in front, flank and rear, while the gun
boats could operate along the Rappahannock
and James rivers, both of which are accessi-
BILE for some distance. Our position would
then have been perilous, and even the great
talents of Johnston and Lee could not have
saved US from destruction. The policy Gen.
Lee pursued was the only true and feasible
one Vicks6nrg Wing.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26

0Apmox CsRCuIr CoURr.-The Court
vas opened BY Judge Hudson on Thurs-
dsy morning. W. H. Johnson was tried
and convicted Of larceny. and sentenced
10 the Penitentiary fer four years. b.
Lowry was tried and convicted Of trading
with negroes. fined $50 and sent to the
county Jail for twenty days, having al
ready been incarcerated ten weeks. The
Court then adjourned until the 14ih day
Of October next. to give the Sheriff time
TO summon special venires for the trials o.
two slaves charged with capital offences
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26

MuMFoRDsyILLE.-It will be seen that this
point has been occupied by General Bragg,
without fight, the whole Federal command
which behaved so CALAMITY few days ago
having surrendered. This places the impor-
tant bridge on the Louisville and Nashville
railroad under our control. 1t is an iron
structure, fifteen hundred feet long, and its
destruction will operate materially to prevent
achievements meeting Buell.-Appeas.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26

Of the New York Tribune il very severe
upon Nc Clellan. and says the repeated
failures are all due to one defect" lack
Of couroqe and self confdence-lack OF re-
lance upon their own troops and an un-
due estimate Of the prowess and strength
Of the enemy These gross errors. says
the same writer, have cost the North
:. loo. 600 lives, $500, 600. 600. and the
respect and confidence of Europe" So.
the Yankees at last are beginning to dis
cover that subjugation is bright. brilliant.
but profitless. One hundred thousand
men lost in the Virginia campaign alone.
A few more such tramps as Mcclellan
has made on the Peninsula and the North
will be without an army. Wing.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26

FRox NAsHvILLE.-The Chattanooga Rebel
has advices from Nashville to the 14th, by a
gentleman direct from the city. He says
that Buell. left Nashville with all bis forces
except Thomas division, in the direction of
Bowling Green, but has since returned and
commenced fortifying the city, having inn
pressed all the negroes in Davidson county
for that purpose. This gentleman confirms
the statement of the difficulty between Buell.
and Johnson. Well informed persons believe
that Buell's fortifying Nashville is a mere
ruse, and that he intends to retreat by way
of the Tennessee river
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26

ne. The Richmond Dispatch learns that
our commissary finds no difficulty IN procur-
ing bacon al ten cents per pound in Mary
.land for Confederate money, and it is stated
that General Lee has intimated that no more
stores need be sent him.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26

A Pantheist asked of old DIR. Edmons.
of Franklin, Massachusetts !: ''How old
are you 2" .,Sixty-six and how old are
you ?" came the quick reply. "As old
as creation sir" was the triumphant re-
Spouse. "Then you are of the same age
with Adam and Eve ?'' Certainly. |
was in the garden when they were" 81
have alwaws heard that there was third
person in the garden with them. bat |
never knew before it was you 2" The
Paniheist did not follow up the discus
sion.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26

FIRST BALE OF NEW CoTroS.-The
first bale of new cotton received in this
city arrived yesterday. 1t was from the
plantation Of Mr.. Hines. Of Crittenden
county, Arkansas. nine miles from this
city Fifty cents per pound was the
price it was held at.-Meu,phis Union.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26

II ETTERS TESTAMENTARY
IL granted TO the undersigned
AIRY term, 1859, OF the Probate e.
son county, State of Mississippi q
of WM. b. TISDALB, deceased,
indebted 10 the estate of sand +.
hereby notified 10 come FORWARD
and make payment, and those hl
against the estate are regussre.
them, legally authenticated, viii
prescribed by law, or thsy VIII BE-
E. b. TISDALE
Sept. IL 1862.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26
FOR PROBATE Gu

We are authorized 90 announce D
candidate for Probate Clerk o, 4
at the ensuing election.
We are authorized % annorrs o.
a cand idate for reelection 10 th- {
Clerk of MAdi.nn rnnnIY.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26
FOE ASSESSOR an Z

We are authorized n announcs :
BLEN as n candidate for Tax As..-
county, at the election on the {.
0rfnhar nnNf
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26
FOR DISTRICT ATTO

We are authorized q announce fa'
HILL, OF AtsaiA cuunry. ~ a cand
Attorney OF the Finh Jadici1l D.
of the counties Of Madison. Lrats
aud YazOo. Election, lst Mcnday
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26
FOR SIIEEIFF.

We are authorized Il annola1
G. ALLEN, rs a candidate fri 81
county.
We are authorized 20 anBo7ur ~
as "a candidate tor reelection % tts
III OF Maslison county.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26
OCTOBER ELECTION
FOR BOARD OF POI

We are authorized IN announce W
as candidate for The Beard of Pye
No. 1, Madison county.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26
wA Washington dispatch of the 9th

EEA Washington dispatch Of the Oh
to the N. Y. Tribune says:
The first accurate report was made ut
the Surgeon Generals office to-day OF the
number of men killed in the recent battles.
The report includes the wounded IN the
fight of Wednesday night at Brlstow's
Station up to the fight beyond Fairfax
Court House. on Monday evening. The
whole number reported wounded thus far
is 4. 592; and / 300 are still upon the battle
field.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26
FOR PROBATE jul.

We SIRE authorized 10 annouru - ,
BAILEY aS a candid ,te for ryelei
of Probate Judge at Madison CnnatT
election on the first Monday ia ucis.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26
SCHOOL.

MISS MARY EWING will commence the
s1Nl exercises of her school on Wednesday,
the first of October, 1862.
Terms of Tuition-$2. so per month
Contingencies-Winte Session, Sl.0O.
Sept. 26, 1852.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26
BOARD OF POLICE.
Report OF the Committee on Military
Relief Fund.

To the Honorable the Board of Police
Of Madison County, Mss.
The undersigned, Commissioners appoint
ed by your Board to expend and appropriate
the Military Relief Fund levied by you for
said county, beg leave 80 make the following
report of their actings and doings, to wit
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26

BOARD OF PoLIcE.-We announce to-
day candidate for this district. Let
his opponents, if any. and the voters
take notice and govern themselves
accordingly"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26
A CARD.

/ LEARN that it has been reported in camp
Il among the Militia, that said the Militia
ran and l knew they would when they left
/ denounce it as LIE which had its origin
in the prolific Imagination of some vile SLAM
derer. w. j. TAYLOR.
Sept, IS, 1852
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26

CARDs.-we ask attention to the card of A. NJ.
Harlow, ESQ.,. to the Voters of the Fifth Judicial
District. Also to the card of W. j. Taylor, Sheriff,
refuting SANDER propagated against him.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26
FOR COUNTY TREir

We are authorized - aHna-r
CHEATHAM a. a candidate 90 bel
offine of Tre.slirer VI Maiisnn rn--l
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26
FOR CIRCUIT Gle

We are authorized 20 announce 4. /
as a candidate for reelection o. u
cult Clerk OF Madison county.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26

sE press of job work this week has prevented
MS from bestowng much attention upon this num-
Der of our paper Several communications are
postponed for the same reason.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26
DIED,

In this place, on Tuesday, Esd inst, AMERICA,
infant. daughter of DR.. A. T. and Mrs. NJ. S.
Semmes
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26

MISS EwMe's ScHooL.-See announcement
In another column.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26

ANOTHER ARRIvAL.-About Eve thousand more
exchanged prisoners arrived an vicksburg on Sun
day last -being the last that win be forwarded
from the West.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26
FOB SALE.

A RESIDENCE AT MADs
"A by Mrs. NJ. J. Field -.
houses. For particulars; ,sT.
MAY Is. 1862. lT-tf
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26
FOR REM.

THE STORE ROOM :
";' side of the public q; -.
ID West of ". J. hs3aLii -
is Tor rent. For particulars, rs
Iuly Is.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26

The above embraces only the principal of
the bills; the interest which accrued will
appear by reference to the Treasures report,
which will show the amount paid by him on
the warrants respectively.
All the bills are herewith returned for the
inspection of the Board, aud of the curious.
Very respectfully submitted.
IOHN Il q AMER0N
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26

~ General E. l.. Acee died at his
residence, in Coahoma county. on the 2d
inst, after brief illness. He was one of
the oldest lawyers ard best citizens of
North Mississippi, and his death will be
sorely regretted by bis numerous friends
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-09-26

sks- The Corcoran Legion, New York City,
composed of six Irish regiments, has gone
into camp.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-01-15

ters, al an average Of ) IL per week, and g.
Geo makers, at an average Of S6 per week.
The taiors employed in the manufacture
Of these goods are almost wholly Germsns
and their families, who take home sufficient
quantity for a weeks work, and often' i'm "a
three, our. five or more hands are employed
in one family.
For infantry overcoats the requirement is
light blue kerseyi but Government IS now
accepting Sleeps. gray to a considerable e6
tent. 10000 coats would require G5o 900
yards of cloth three quarters wide 10000
yards Of flannel for lining, 1900 yards Of
buckram, 10000 yards Of brown twiled
jean, 60C, ,OO0 large and 100000 small but
tons. To make them gives three months
employment to sixty-four cutters, at sn ave
rage oil twelve dollars per week, and eight
hundred families. at an average of twelve
dollars per week for each family.
10000 cavalry or artilleTy jackets require
$4,000 yards all wool dark blue kersey,
100000 yards of flannel, $4,000 yards OF
muslin, 2 0C0,000 buttons, 100000 yards Of
braid, 10000 hooks and eyes, 100000 yards
OF silk twist, 100000 skeins Of thread,
$4,000 yards Of canvas, 100000 sheets OF
wadding and would give three months EN-.
ployment TO twenty-five cutters, at twelve
dollars per week, and to twelve hundred
families OF sewers, at an average of twelve
dollars per week to each family.
For the same number Of overcoats. 800. 600
yards of cloth are required, 160 900 yards
flannel, 10000 Yards twilled jeans, 1200,-
600 large and 100000 small buttons, 300 :
900 hooks and eyes; to make them gives
employment to one hundred cutters and one
thousand families Tor three months, at about
the same wages as above stated.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-01-15

HALIFAX, Jun. 5,--The Canada. with
dates OF the 29h uit., has arrived. She has
on bard three hundred troops.
| The steamship Bavaria arrived at South
ampton on the 29th OF December
great state o. Suspense prevailed in Eng
land v hen the Canada left, pending the arri-
val Of the Africa with the Ieoponse OF the
American government.
LIvERP loI-- Br, adstnffS easier. ProviS-
ions steady. Consols 9O1a @90A,
The steamship fiibernian, which sails for
Portland on the 2 Of January. take, nearly
700 troops 10 ~. JohnS. n. B.
The Africa which sails from Liverpool on
the 4.b, also takes body OF troops to fiali
fax.
The Prussian government has sent note
TO Washington condemning the taking Of
Mason and Slidell,
The IRON plated figaie Warrior bad got
her sails bent, and was 10 be kept in readi
ness to leave pending the solution oi the
American question.
GREAT britain --Deputations from reli-
gious dennminoti MS. including the Congre.
galional Union, the Baptist Union, and ,he
Baptist board, had an interview on tie 27 b
of December, with Earl Russell, on tho sub
ect OF II e threatened war with Arne,ica.
The English papers continue to TEEN with
articles on the American question. They
are mostly confined 10 speculations.
AS The nearest precedent yet quoted TO the
Trent case, the London Times draws atten
ton to the affair the Dutch briggs Hendrck
and Aida, captured by the British in 1777.
while she had on board five officers for the
American army. The ship and officers were
released by the British Admiralty, the judge
ruling tina although the officers frankly ad-
mittel their position, yet they we're passen
gers on neutral ship, which sailed from
neutral port, for another neutral port. The
proximate destination of the passengers was
Intended TO be guarded as 40 innocent desti-
nation, and they were consequently SET at lib
erty.
: The Times claims that this case plainly
establishes the principle that between ono
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-01-15

Elizabethtown, formerly Of little note, has
been rendered very stirring place on ac-
count of the arrival and departure of troops.
The Post office, which formerly did but little
business, is now in fourishing condition,
and she now sells her thousands Of stamps in
day, when formerly it amounted to scarcely
a single dozen. Produce brings good price
and some OF the farmers put the most exor-
bitunt prices on their goods, but they soon
found out that that kind OF work would OF
pay, as the boys generally took what they
wanted and left the faTmer 10 shit for him.
self, whenever one tried the game Of getting
double pay, because they had money ard
needed the things they Brought into camp.
Formerly n paper was published at tha.
place, entitled the Eliza bethtown Democrat" F."
but for some cause, unknown TO me, was dis
continued and another one was established
by the 18th Illinois Regiment, and goes by
the name Of "Zouove Gazette" edited by
Lieut.. Quinton, Co. g., 18th Begiment, Him
ois Volunteers. The work is executed by
the printers of that Regiment -.
On the 21st We were paid off for the months
of September and October, and many Of the
boys expressed their money home TO be saved
for future use 1t is fumored that we will
get our pay for November and December
about the 18th of January, which will be
very acceptable to all; for my part know,
that it will he so with me.
We left Elizabethtown on the 26lh, and
after three days fatigueing march through
rain and mud we arrived at our present place
of encampment. Camped in the woods, we
have all The good times that could be wished
by soldier. and all are lively and in good
spirits that belong to the company, and as it
is now holidays the boys are all merrier
than usual
From the arrangements that are being
made, infer that we will remain in our pre-.
sent place Of encampment for some time to
come. Hogsheads are being sunk in the
ground, to be filed every morning by the
water haulers, as we are situated about one
mile from Bacon Greek, and no water is to
be had any nearer to camp. But there is no
telling what may happen, as we are upon the
eve Of a great battle that will in all probabil-
ity settle the 'seeesh" in Kentucky and once
more free her from their greedy but unlucky
hands.
Trusting to Providence for the result Of
that great conflict,
remain, as ever,
THOMAS w. GILES,
Co. H. 18th Reg, o. vi.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-01-15

African to helpyindicate our birthright,
and stay us up in our extremity, then
let it be recorded that we are ''mudsills'
indeed. There is no word of scorn too
low for us. We cannot court the ALI
ance of slaves, without proving that we
are ourselves fit to be slaves. 1t is our
heritage that is assailed, not theirs; and
if our own good right arms, with all
the advantage they have, cannot pro-
tect it, we may as well at once adver-
tise our degeneracy to the world, and
prepare to take our place as underlings.
Emancipation as military necessity!
A MILITARY NECESSITY! IF emancipa-
ton must come, for our own independ-
ence, for the honor of our fathers, for
the prospects of our children, for the
good name of free government, and for
the dignity of the white race, let it take
any shape but that.-[New York
World, Republican,
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-01-15
Horace Greeley Reviewed by a
Republican Editor

The Coshocton(O.) Age, (Republican,) of
Dec. 18th, 1851, has the following meri,
ted notice Of Greeley's N. Y. Tribune:
The n. Y. TRIBUNE:--W have receivsd
several posters setting forth the great advan.
tages TO be gained in taking the N. 7. Trib-
une; which we respectfully decline sticking
up, and fur her will raise oUr voice in waru-
ing the people against this pc nicious sheet.
II will be remembered that at the beginning
Of our present troubles the Tribune publish
ed long article, favoring the recognition of
t. e traitors Confederacy. This article we
condemned at the time. 1t was the Tribune
that stated, and goaied on the clamor Of the
peop,e. which resulted in the Bull Run fight.
The Tribune has persiStently and systerast-
icaly reviled tho President, and Cabinet, and
in opposeing the gov r. ment has rendered.
the tntmy great aid and comfort. We really
think its responsible editor should have been
thrust into Fort lafayette, long ago. The
Tribune il great newspaper monopoly
having an immense circulation, it furnishes
the papers for less than the cost of the blank
paper il is printed on and makes its money
ou' Of advertisers, who paw one oLa'a~ and q
qnGrter line Tor advertisements III ii. 1t ID
The greatest foe local country papers have,
ana n Gripping them rrippies the country,
Tor nothing does more for the interests OF
county than a prosperous country paper. IL
the people or our county want New York
paper f ~ ~ cool as the Tribune for news
Pn sustaining the government in all its acts,
they should subscribe for the World, or the
Evening Post. The Obi, State JonrnAl
printed at C,u'nbuS is a good p spsr to take
or she Phlsieiphia inquirer or the Press
but above all things avori and put down ths
N. 7. Tribune, as disiCyal, psrnicious, mai
igant sheet. Codocton Ags.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-01-15
swearing for a Family.

Rev. Il. s. Maclsy. Tor thirteen years g
missionary in China. has written q book, in
which he relates the following anecdote:
During one of our examinations oil candi.
dates for baptism at Mgukang, observed
that one woman and some three or four young
people hal the sam surname. The circum-
stance led 10 the following conversation be-
tween myself and one OF the young msn:
II observe that you all have the same sur
name Are you members Of the same &mi-
llYF' inquired.
Yes" one replied: this is mother and
shes are my bro ohers."
"Wnere is your tather?" continued.
"Hs is at home attending u business"
"Does he approveoe your embracing Chris
tianity?''
Eyes he sentirely willing"
"Why does not your father himself become
a Christian?'
ale says it woull not answer for all the
family to embrace Christianity
"And why" Lasked with some curiosity,
"ioes he think ~
'.He says that il we all become Christians
our heathen neighbors will take advantage OF
that circumstances 10 impose upon ns''
"liow will they do thatr inquired.
'Christians arc not allowed to swear OF
fight and father says that when cur wicked
neighbors ascertain we have embraced Chris
tianity, they willprocsde at once to curse aud
maltreat US. Hence father says to us. elou
may all become Christians, but I must re-
main heather, so as TO retaliate on our bad
neighbors You can % 10 meeting ahi wor4
ship. buE must stay 1t home to do the cufs-.
ing and fighting for tho !amily.1