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Overseer Wanted.

TSHE undersigned wishes to employ a sober,
l. steady, industrious overseer. To such
an one good wages will be paid. Addres or
apply to me at Vernon. Miss
T. MONTGOMERY.
July 25. 1862 27-3t
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Rg- The people of Central America
are said to be unanimous in their oppo
sition to the colonization of the American
"contrabands" in that country.
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OCTOBER ELECTI0N-ls6a.


We are aathazize3 taan1oerce J. q ~ = -
a. esndidate for rs-elecs5ea - - he case ~ -
cuit Clerk Of Madison oooaty.
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FOR SHERIFF..

We are authorized e. a1l11ars - !. r -
s. a csndiste f,r reelection t3 tie v1ee q, >eef
II Of Madison county. FL
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We are authorized . ar1nlace JUN
CHFATHA M a. = csu1iatte Tor re-eascIAa1 -
offce OF Treasurer q 1f2alsoa callsy-
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re- The Chaplain of the New Hamp

Eg- The Chaplain of the New Hamp-
shire Legislature opened as follows one
day last week: 1--WE think every menu
Der of the House. o God. is in favor OF
a short session. and fred uently manifest
their appreciation of short prayers
We pray Thee that they will also con-
ceive love for short speeches, speak
only when they have something to say
say it and then STOP"
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ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE.
Estate off,.
Executors Notice.

Estate off,. F. Yancey.
Executors Notice.
7 ETTERS TESTAMENTARY having been
Il granted to the undersigned at the July
term, 1862, of the Probate Court of Madison
county, State of Mississippi, on the estate OF
WIN. F. YANCEY, deceased, all persons in
debted to the estate of said decedent are
hereby notified to come forward Immediately
and make payment, and those having claims
against the estate are requested to present
Hhem, legally authenticated, within the time
prescribed by law, or they will be barred.
THOS. 4. PHILLIPS, Executor.
July l8, 1862. 26-6t
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-07-25

FIREMEN'S PARADE.

On Tuesday the Mechanics Fire Company
No. of Canton, agreeably TO previous no
tice, celebrated their anniversary, by a dress
parade Notwithstanding the numerous dis
advantages and difficulties under which the
company since its organization, has labored
in endeavoring to procure equipments, abso-
lutely essential to its efficiency, yet nothing
daunted by these obstacles and the want
of many things necessary for their creditable
appearance on such an occasion, the Com
pany resolved that that would do the
best they could under the circumstances.
We have heard but one expression of opin-
ion, and that highly favorable. Every one
was apparently surprised and highly graft
fed, at the elegant appearance of the engine
beautifully and tastefully decorated with Ev-
ergreens, Flowers and Flags, whilst. the neat
uniform of the fremen consisting of red
shirts, white pants and black belts, present.
ed truly beautiful and firemanlike appear
ance.
We have been informed by member of
the Company, that it is the intention of the
members to purchase a Gallery Engine as
soon the funds can be raised for that pur-
pose. The Company also needs Hose and
Hose Carriage Hooks, Ladders, &C., as it is
the aim and desire of the members to render
this an efficient A No. l Company, one in
which our citizens may feel not only a pride,
but surety that in case the devouring and
devastating Fire Demon should again threat
en- our beautiful town there will be q
gallant band to contend with it for the mas
terry.
The Ladies of the Military Aid Society
have already generously contributed one
hundred dollars to the Company. The Board
of Police, also feeling interested in its success
appropriated FIVE hundred dollars
We think the Railroad Companies, Town
Council and citizens generally should feel a
deep interest in the perfect organization and
efficiency of the Company, and we hope that
every one will contribute literally, as we feel
assured, from the material composing the
company that in the hour of trial and danger
its members will ever be found battling man
fully and successfully to save the property of
our citizens from destruction
We publish below the names of the Off
GERS and members of the Company
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EnsOlyent Notice.

kkASOEk 4 a. A@bSAGE.
TNHE estate Of GEORGE MCCULLOUGH.
i deceased, having been declared Insol-
vent at the February term. A ID 1852. Of the
Probate Court of Leak county. State of Mis-
sissippi. the creditors Of sand estate are here
by notified to come forward and have their
claims duly probated aud registered ia the
register kept by the Clerk Of said Court on or
before the lat DAY of September next. or their
claims will be barred
WILLIAM II. COOPER,
ADM uistTator
February IL, 1862 G-6n
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~ John A. Logan. of Illinois. has.
il seems, become transformed into first
class aboltionist A correspondent writ
ting from Jackson, Tenn, where he is IN
command, says: Feeling like making
a speech the other day. he addressed
the soldiers. He said he had been nosed
around by Southern politicians leng
enough. He had seen enough OF the
cursed institution, and he would not
sheathe his sword until it was wiped
from the land ."-AppeaE.
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" amfed to Hire,

4 GOOD COOK, Washer aud Ironer, with
n out eneumbranee. Apply at
June 90. pd THIS OFFICE.
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A MARrYR.-During the period which
elapsed between Andy Johnson's an
nouncement to the Nashville clergy that
they must take the Federal oath, or be
incarcerated, by certain day, DR.. Bald
win preached sermon. in which he IN
sparingly denounced the Federal gov
eminent, and the invading army, and
stated that he would go to the stake
before he would poIlute his soul with a
foul and ungodly oath of allegiance to
the Federal government. A number OF
Federal officers were present to hear 1t.
They suffered him to get through with
his sermon, but he was soon lodged IN
the penitentiary .-APpeal.
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F8W SAFE,
CORN HEAL.

TIHE undersigned having leased the Steam
I Mill of Mr. Tiumau. ia Canton, viii ran
the Grist Mill every T4asdlQ and Saturday
Bring on your Corn and YOU shall have as
good Meal as can make.
" :. STERLING.
Canton March 26 1852. If
The national Republican., 1862-02-12
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
IMPORTANT FROM Fort HENRY.

". Louis, February H.. "A special ,dfpatoh
from Cairo TO the st. Louis Democva$, says that
Commodore Foote has just received 4 dispatch
from Captain Phelps, Of the gunboa Couestoga,
announcing the return of the gun oat expedi.
tion up the Tennessee. arter UT .uring now
rebel sunboat, and destroying. all the other
rebel boats on the river As far as Florence,
Alabama. .,gs,
The Republican has n dispatch from Fort
Henry, which says that n portion of the troops
enoamped near the river have been moved two
miles farther back, with ~ their batteries,
from which point the roads are good, and a
speedy forward movement cnn be made VIII on
desired. Two more reg mstts arrived here
to-day, and two steamers latta with troops,
are Just coming in sight. -.
The enemy At Fort Donaldson has been RAD
idly accumulating. and the prisoners say they
are confident they can hold their position.
Trees are being felled two miles around the fort
by gang Of negroes. General Pillow is in
command there, with two thousand mon, en-.
6raoing some Of the best artillerists from Co.
lumbus. There are two small forts and three
camps several hundred yards from the main
fortihoation. and present appearances Indicate
that the coming battle will be much more des.
perate than that at Fort Henry.
The national Republican., 1862-02-12
Important from the South.
THE BURNSIDE EXPEDITION IN POSSES
slON OF ROANOKE IsLAND

baltimore, Feb. IL, (from Fortress Monroe,
Feb. l0.)-The hag OF truce Ia, day brings intel
ligenGe that uur troops landed on Roanoke
Island yesterday (Saturday) afternoon.
No particulars aro given, but II WAS intimated
that The island had been taken.
No papers were received, except tho Norfolk
Day book Of Saturday, the contents of which
have already been published
Inc french steam corvette Gassandi arrived
here this forenoon. The Catinet also returned
Ten doserting contrabands came into Camp
Hamilton this afternoon. having besn found BY
y scouting party under Captain Donovan, OF
the Sixteenth Massachusetts. One of these
was member OF Blacks Virginia cavalry,
who were engaged In the skirmsh vt New Mar.
ket bridge, on December ~, with Max weber's
regiment.
he WAS completely armed with carbine, pis.
tol, &C., and had considerable amount OF Con.
federate money. They represent great soar.
quarter.
The barqus Trinity arrived this afternoon
from Boston, with four hundred released pris
oners, to be exchanged, in charge Of Lieuten.
ant Buell.: 1t Is expected that Bishop Ames
and Hon. Hamilton Fish will accompany these
prisoners when they are sent over In the morn.
ing.
The national Republican., 1862-02-12

Still MokE ASTI-sLAvERY AoIrArroS.-That
ADo!iton agltator, DR.. Cheever, is busy all
over the country at his diabOical work and
hlts about from New York to Harrisburg, and
spirt.,-N. Y. Herald.
Certainly, he does and he will continue To
dt about until the cause of his fitting shall
have passed away. Despite the Herald's de.
uunciations, DR.. Cheever's sermons and lecture,
10 Washington are attended by larger audi
-hc"- than have ever gathered to hear any
other man. and what will grieve the Herald
still more, is the fact that these immense con.
ar1aations listen attentively and respec fully,
without the least sign Of disapprobation. The
truth is, that Bennett has hated agitators ever
einoe Dan. OCounell refused 10 recognise or
shake hands with him, upon a public platform
at Exeter Hall. He knew the Herald man tn
be In favor Of American slavery, and he pub.
Iicy spurned him from his presence.
The national Republican., 1862-02-12
Important from Europe.
LOUIS NAPOLEON DECLARES AGAINS1
EUROPEAN INTERFERENCE
WITH OUR WAR.
MASON AND SLIDELL ARRIVED IN
ENGLAND.

Portland. Feb. 1.-THE steamship Jura. with
Liverpool dates to the 3lst u!t.. arrived at this
port last night.
Messrs. Mason and Slide had arrived al South
ampton. No demonstration was made on their
arrival. The former went to London and the
latter TO Paris.
The London Times remarks that both gentle
men will probably keep themselves perfectly
quiet and wait events that are at h and.
Although there Is large party in the House
of Commons which will endeavor 10 urge on
the government policy of interference In the
American struggle, the ENJOYS will do we'll to
maintain mastery inactivity.
A southampton letter says that they com.
plain of bad treatment in prison at Boston.
LONDON, Jan. so, 1857.
Mason and Sidell have le II for Paris,
The Journal de *. Petersburg of the 10Th
utimO, publishes 4 note dated 2lst, from Prince
Gortschakof TO Baron Stokel at Washington
stating that the Emperor has, with deep salts
faction, seen his anticipation confirmed BY the
determination of the Federal Government Ia
hopes the same wisdom and moderation will
guide the steps of the Federal Government in
its interior policy, and expresses bis conviction
that the Federal Government will, in carrying
out that policy, place itself above popular pas
sion. The Emperor also states that he should
with great satisfaction, see The Union recon
structed by conciliatory measures, as the
maintenance of American power Influences in
considerable degree the general political equi
librium.
Consols arc frmer, and had advanced one
quarter.
Napoleon had opened the French Chamber on
the 9Th. In sDeech he said that the civil wa,
which desolates America has greatly compro
missed our commercial interests. So long how
ever as the rights of neutrals are respected We
must cOnhne ourselves TO expressing wishe,
for an early Termination of these dissensons
The speech refers to the relation of France
and recapitulates the financial programme O
Fould's Budget.
Some English journals Got secession ympa
thIss, construe the alusion TO the American
difficulties into something like threat, ant
AS significant that France Is impatient, ant
when the occasion appears 10 demand It, vii
interfere
The national Republican., 1862-02-12

RELICS OF THE FRANKLIN EXPEDITION. The
Smithsonian Istitution has just received a val
liable addition to its collection Of rare curiosi
ties and relics; being the Identical gun and
sword Of the late lamented Franklin, of the un
fortunate Arctic Exploring Expedition.
The gun Is an old fashioned flint lock sbo,
gun, and was presented to Sir John Franklin
BY Lord Melville, and used by Franklin in his
expedition Of ls20-22. The sword is of the
old pattern of the British Royal Navy, and has
the Lion crest, with the naval emblems on the
guard, and the British coat Of arms on the
blade. Both Of these relics have the appear
ancs of having been tarnished by rust, and
afterwards Furnished; which latter process has
not erased the traces of age and exposure
They have been deposited in the same case
with the dress worn by Dr. Kane in the Arctic
regions; another object of interest familiar to
all visitors 10 the museum Of the Institution.
These interesting relics were obtained from
the Esquimaux of the Arctic coast, east OF
Aackeuzle's river, and we're sent to this Insti
tuition by Mr.. B. 4. Ross, chief factor of the
Hudson's Bay Company, at Fort Simpson.
The Institution has been under great obligs-
tions to this gentleman for the generosity he has
manifested, not only in this case, but for former
donations to the museum Of this Institution. A
large an cunt of material has already been re.
ceived from him and bis oosdjutors, in the way Of
msteorology and natural history. Among the
more important animals, are skins OF the Rocky
Mountain goat, Arctic reindeer, Barren Ground
bear, hare.lndian dog, &c; skeletons of goat,
reindeer, wolverine, skins Of various fishes, &C.;
hsquimsu1 and Indian curiosities, with many
other objects Of equal interest.
Strangers and others visiting this city. should
not fall to include this interesting Institution
among the objects Of interest which they sha all
visit in this city.
The national Republican., 1862-02-12

That no notice had been given In the ant dl,
trict OF Visginla Of the proposed election But
a few merfin that district got together withou,
the forn1of law and announced their prefer.
encs for Ns applicant. This man then comes
mere Win Certificate Of three men, whom be
claims were the conductors OF the election.
These men had not the shadow OF a ripbt under
the Constitution Of Virginia to issue such a
certihcats Yet the applicant prcscnts that
and claims scat here, and when be found that
that was not satisfactory, afier some weeks bad
expired bo took that certificate aud went 10
Gov. Pierpont and goi the other certificate
with the broad seal Of ihe State of Virginia.
about which 20 much hss been said on the
other side Of the qnes'' 10. lie thought Il
would BE- o bad precedent 10 admit men to
seats on this floor, and have them engage In the
nign and responsible duties Of member of
'nw Dody, on such narrow basis as that pre-
sented 10 the case before u.s.
Inc question was then taken on the amend.
ment proposed BY Mr.. Nosll yesterday, which
declares mat Mr Joseph Segar d entitled to a
nays SO. - wv w.
The question was then taken on the report
adopted. "'N ""'
NJ TRAIN, Of Massachusetts,, moved to take
up the Senate bill In relation TO The removal of
The army bakery from The ,pltol, and thst Il
be referred to the Committee on Public Build.
ings. Adopted.
Mr. COX, Of Ohio. presented the certificates
10 contested election case Of a congressional
district in Ohio. Referred to the Committee Of
Elections.
Joint resolutions OF the State Of Aichir,n
were presented and referred.
Mr. FISHER, Of Delaware, presented the
70, !oint resolutions Of the State Of Delaware on
the subject Of fortifying the Delaware break
Affairs.
Mr.. SE0GWICK, Of New York, moved to
take from the table the House bill with the
Senate's amendments 10 reference TO the con.
struction Of steam gunboa,s.
he moved that the House concur 10 The
Scnate's amendments.
The motion was adopted.
House adjourned.
The national Republican., 1862-02-12

CONGRESSIONAL DmEcroRY.-A Department
and Congressional Directory for the second SOS
sion of the Thirtyssventh Congress, has been
Issued by Bohn, 56S Pennaylvania avenue. II
Ia prepared by J. A. Wineberger, and Is com.
plsts register Of all the officers In the service
Of the United States, In the city of Washington
giving their names, humber of their rooms,
salary, and residence. Part I, the department
directory, has lOS pages and Part II, con.
gressonsl, ~ pages. To al, persons having
business with Washington officials or simply
desirous Of an epitoms Of personal information,
will find this little work desideratum.
The national Republican., 1862-02-12

BERDAN's SHAREHOLDERS. - The Berdan
5harpshootsrs have again been swindlsd. The
Second regiment which, upon enlisting, ysre
promised sharps rides, and which promise wss
made one Of the conditions OF enlistment have
been armed with rined muskets, which have
been refused $50 the men claim and rejected
oy infantry regiments as unft for use. What
other outragss are to be perpstrsted upon this
patriotic band Of men.
The national Republican., 1862-02-12

The LECTURE To.NIoHr.-Let it not be for.
gotten that DR.. TRAIL lectures tonight at the
Smithsonian, before the Washington Lecture
association. His subject is important, and
will deeply interest those who hear him. Az
his will be bis last lecture here, it would be
we'll to go early, 80 as to be sure of seat
The national Republican., 1862-02-12
aR. sUnNER's JOINT RESOLUTIONS.

nR. SUMMERS JOINT REsOLUTIONs.
To-day we have the pleasure of announcing
that another step in advance has been taken
not In the field, but In the Senate chamber.
After mature deliberation, Mr.. Sumner has
prepared and introduced into the Senate, q
series of joint resolutions, "declarstory Of the
relations between the United States and the
territory once occupied by certain States, and
row usurped by pretented govern ments, with.
out constitutional or legal right"
These resolutions declare that the States 10
rebellion have forfeited all functions and pow.
ers essential 10 the ex ,tence Of a State as a
body polite, and from ne moment Of their re-
bellon, ceasing to sxis. as State, they fell
under the exclusive jurisdiction Of Congress a.
territory. This, being true, 1t logically fol.
lows, that the teraisssion of State under the
Consultation. necessarily 'ernInstes all it's in
-titnt t,'ns which were uphs',. oy the exclusive
autht 'ity Of the StS.se when in power. Slavery,
being ona Of those institutions, deriving all 1t.
legal from local laws, and having no origin
in the Federal Constitution or in natural right.
mu.t, OF necessity, cease to exist, when the
State pRea which it depends dies.
Apjfrtths--as there are now no State gov
e,nn,ea.s, and iherssre no slavery in the rebel
territories, say sur{tsasr Of slaves under the
pretended laws Of sSs extinct States, BY snv
civil or military officer Of the United States. is
recc sntion Of the pretended government,
anIgives aid and comfort to the enemy.
NiegSsg ths 1Sbel States as territories, Mr.
ASxnSAs ~sula have Congress assume complete
jsh-sfactiou over them. give them republican
form Of government, provide for the protection
OF all the Inhabitants thereof, for the orgsni
1st!on OF labor, the encouragement OF indus
try, and for the general welfare.
Such Is brief, general view Of Mr.. Sum
ner's resolutions. Their legal propositions will
scarcely be doubted, even by sound secessiop
lawyers, and those who admit the premises
cannot escape the logical deductions there.
from.
The adoption Of these resolutions would sst.
lie The policy and conduct Of the war, and
therefore put an end TO all fault. finding, and
carping at the Administration and its officials
Every rebel State must be subjugated, and, for
time, held by force Of arms, while her whole
internal Observation-Disclosures be econstruct.
ed and sustained by the Federal Government.
The Union element, strong as 1t is, in some To-
calities, would be insufficient to control elsc.
tions 10 aoy Of the rebel States, even in pres.
ence OF large standing army. 1t will take
time TO bring these madmen back to duty. and
there is now no way to reconstruct the State
governments, o: the Union, but by treating
hem as territories, and extending over them
The protecting power Of the Federal Govern.
ment-what we hope to sec speedily accom-.
plished.
The national Republican., 1862-02-12
From Fort Henry.

sKIRxisu WITH THE ENEAY's CAvALRY-rOUR
REBELS KILLED AND TWENTY-FIVE TAKEN
PRIsONERs-THE CASE or GENERAL SMITH,
ST. Louis. Feb. l0-A special dispatch 10 the
Democrat of this city, dated at Fort Henry
to-day, says:
Two hundred Of the lllinos cavalry, while on
a accommodating expedition this morning, met
company Of the enamy's horse, and charged
upon them. killing four and taking twenty
prisoners, including their captain. Only one
OF our men WAS wounded.
In consequence OF General Smiths appoint
ment not having been confirmed by the Senate
that officer has transferred his command to
General Lew. Wallace, and win leave for Padu-
C8h tomorrow.
Ganerals Grant and McClernand telegraphed
to Washington, youching for General Smiths
loyalty and efficiency, and urging that the Sem
ate recOnsider its action on his appointment,
Gen. Grant and stat made \ Reconnaissance CO
in the vicinity OF Fort Donelson to-day. The
steamer W. H. B. has returned from the railroad
bridge, with a lot of horses, wagons, cOmmis-
sary stores, DO.
The national Republican., 1862-02-12
Prospect of Another Brilliant
Victory.

Cincinnati, Feb. ll.-A special dispatch from
Cairo to tho Gazette says that Federal officers
from Fort Done'son report that General Grant
has surrounded the fort with seven batteries OF
artillery. and that the fort will be shelled or
surrendered to-day or TO morrow. Eight thou.
sand rebels are at the fort
The national Republican., 1862-02-12

Some of the ladies of Baltimore presented the
Fifth New ferk regiment with beautiful ma.
tionsl flag, on Thursday afternoon.
The national Republican., 1862-02-12

The New Jersey Legislature has adopted
rssolqtions urging upon the President the claims
o' Ool. Harvey Brown TO promotion.
The national Republican., 1862-02-12
WESTERN WAR NEWS,

81. Louis, Feb. l0.-Telegrams have been re.
ceiyed mere, from the Commander In chief and
Secretary Stanton. returning thanks and com
mendation for tho energy and ability display,
cd In achieving the recent victory In Tennss
see.
General Curtis is south Of Lebanon, Missouri.
he has taken tweDty.nin0 prisoners, including
two captains and one quartarmaster. He has
also captured II quantity Of -four.
The national Republican., 1862-02-12

Col. CoRCoRAN.-H Hon. Mr.. Ely writes 10 Cor.
poral W. II. Merrell, Of the Forty seventh New
York regiment, that he viii have Corooran an,l
the other hostages released from confinement
10 ten days.
The national Republican., 1862-02-12
CLUBS FoR THE nSrhY NATIONAL
REPuBLICASi10 SepsERs.
APAPER rHATEyaG4soL SHOULD

We have been induced to offer our daily pa.
per to soldiers, who shall form clubs, at the
following low rates
copy, I months. s....................s $3.50
copEss, 1 months. 500
10 coplsa, 4 moeths. 1000
All oves taa cepass, at the rate Of one dollar
per copy fsr teAr Aeaths.
- Thsnesnust always be accompanied
with the mool0,,
- Write the names distinctly, and give
the company and the number Of the regiment
- The papers will be mailed to one name,
OF the uames will be written separately, If de.
sired.