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Shoes and Clothing Plentiful.

The Richmond correspondent of the
Charleston Courier writes, in his letter OF
the ; inst. " Some large shoe manu-
facturers from the South have just gone
home from Richmond. imp essed with the
idea that shoes wont SELL So great an
impetus was given to the manufacture
several months ago, by the knowledge
that the supply was giving out, that the
market is now getting to be everstocked.
The Confederate Government has six
hundred cases of army shoes on hand
over aud above the demand, and the Gov.
eminent contractors are furnishing IL with
a constant supply Of goo additional pairs
per diem. The same plethora is observed
in the article of clothing. In the clothing
bureau of the War Department are one
hundred thousand suits of clothing on
hand. The donations of individual States
to their own volunteers have materially
lessened the demand on the Confederate
Government. The blankets brought by
the . Fingal are being worked up into
handsome and comfortable overcoats."
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-01-18

GALVESTON REPORTED TAKEN By THE
LINCOLNITES.
Burnside Expedition Driven Back

RICHMOND, Jan. l3.-A portion of the
Richmond press published this morning a
statement that Galveston. Texas. was
taken by the Federals. but nothing con-
6rmatory has been received by the Con-
federate authorities-
A report is circulated here and stated
on the authority received by a prominen,
Virginia official. that the Federals have
EVACUATED Romney. but the report needs
confirmation.
The Petersburg Express received Q
dispatch this afternoon from Norfolk.
which says: 1.-The elements are lighting
for us-the severe gale now prevailing
has forced the Burnside expedition back
to Hampton Roads"
The weather is cold at Petersburg. and
Geld here. with snow.
The indications are that the destination
of the g transports. Is propeilers and
sidewheel steamers of the Burnside expe-
dilion, which left Hampton Roads on Sun
day afternoon. apparently bound south
ward, will be developed At an early day.
The Northern press are sanguine thai
favorable results will follow Sumner
speech in the Senate. as be took ground
against Wilkes capture Of Mason and
Slideii; considered England deaasi and
Stewards rendition right.
Advices from Missouri report General
Price reinforced by Arkansas troops and
a fight at Rolla was expected
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-01-18
Photographed u the viSksbarg wAIg I
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE.

JACKSON. Jan l6.-The House wSs
mostly engaged to-day in the discussion
Of bill allowing railroads 20 issue snO-
Their batch of bills. Railroad officials srs
very polite to the members. snd free tick
cts are abundant.
The House passed a pew Senate bill
authorizing tax collectors To receive Ger
tain bank notes III payment Of state Ane
county taxes
A supplemental act passed in relAtio1
to destitute families of volunteers
A resolution passed the Senate recog-
nixing the noble exertions of the women
of Mississippi in the cause Of Southern
independence
The Governor approved an act relative
to the publication Of legal rOtie~s. an
act relative TO the laaasic asylum and the
peniteniiary. and resolution relative tc
shipping cannon near yIeksbarg - Gen.
Polk.
A resolution in the House lookias u
an early adjournment -ss lost
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-01-18
.TBLBGRAPHIC NEWS


NORFOLK. Jan. II, l862.-Mr. Zacha
RE, Of New Orleans, has been here ant
has left for home. He brought numerou.
letters. He was released at the same
time Mason and Slidelf were.
1t is believed here that the destination
of the Burnside expedition is the Kappa
hammock and the Upper Potomac. It Il
said to be composed Of hundred and
6fty vessels. of all kinds. and thirty thou
sand men. A portion of the expedition
arrived yesterday at Hampton Roads.
There is woful distress in commercial
circles in New York. The financial crisis
continues throughout the North. The
New York banks have lent the Govern
ment SIS, 900. OOO. while their combined
capital is only $50. 600. 600; and now
exchange is at 1920, and they refuse
further aid and say that they have been
deceived by the Government.
There is a palpable peace movement
everywhere at the North. especially in
Pennsylvania and New York.
The Southern prisoners in Fort Lafay-
cite are well.
Dates here from New York are to the
10th inst.
The steamer Oriental. from Port Royal.
reports Gen. Stevens to be still holding
his position on the main land. and await
ing reinforcements from Washington.
Col. Samuel Colt. the well known in
ventor and maker of firearms at Hartford.
CT, died there on the 10th inst.
In the United States Congress enamel
patton petitions are continually presented.
A bill has been reported for the establish
ment of military post a: Quincy, III.
1t is reported from Cairo that the grand
expedition, whose destination is the valley
of the Mississippi. is from sixty to seven
ty thousand strong. and that it is to act
in concert with Gen. Buell's force against
Nashville.
On the night of the 10Th inst. an at
tempt was made to blow up the Mansion
House, at Alexandria. The building is
used as military hospital.
Jan. 13-The Burnside expedition left
Fortress Monroe last evening. and passed
down the Capes. 1t is believed to be
destined fer the Carolina coast. A storm
of wind and rain is prevailing this morn
ing. and hopes are entertained here that
the transports. which are old and misera-
Bile affairs, will be wrecked.
LATER-l3th.-Tbe expedition has re-
turned on account of the storm. The
weather is cold and clustering.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-01-18
FROM NASHVILLE.
Engagement Probable at Bowling Green

NASHVILLE. January I3.-Sleeting and
showing here this evening.
Reports from Bowling Green state that
our generals still expect an advance oi
the enemy, but the late rains have retard-
ed operations. Tie last reports estimated
S 200 had crossed Green River at Mum
louisville, and at Rowlett's Station. four
miles from the bridge. The heavy en-
bankments on the Louisville and Nash
vile turnpike. near Woodsonville. were
blown up on the 7,h inst. A private dis
patch received here this evening says a
large Federal force is marching on Burks-
vile to flank Gen. Zollicofer. This in
telligence is regarded as reliable. and
much anxiety is ielt for the safety Of Gen.
Zollicoffer's command.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-01-18
re- Our Virginia correspondent. Geo.

~ Our Virginia correspondent. Geo.
Washington Bricks, Esq complains that
the Citizen reaches him SO seldom. We
assure him that the fault is not ours. We
have never failed in single instance to
send package of our paper to each Of
the Madison companies in Virginia. put
up IN strong wrappers with printed adj
dress. If they are not received, 1t Is the
fault of Uncle jeff g officials.
Bficks desires us to insert as many
local Items as possible. for the oeoen' y,
the absent soldiers. We assure our irieno
Rr;A,s that the absence of " locals from
our cd,,.nus is no fault of ours. Local
items are as scarce here as shad in Bear
creek. Like Micawber, we are always
=.siting anxiously for something to turn
ND. but it wont. Our town is quiet, or
Derby aud peaceable ; everybody minds
his own business, and everybody else does
the same. We have no fires, no fights,
no horrible accidents. or casualties of mi
nor degree, to chronicle. Indeed, we are
the most quiet, orderly and easy going
people in the world. and enjoy the great
est immunity from broils, rows. family
feuds and neighborhood imbroglios that
affiict other communities. 1t is our pain
full duty occasionally to record death,
and now and then, even in these war
times, we have the pleasure of gazetting
a couple who have committed matrimony.
If it we're the fashion here, as in England,
TO record the advent into "this breathing
world of precious little mortals," we
should be kept right busy.
We are multiplying right fast down
here. Bricks, and there is no danger OF
Madison being depopulated. even if all
our brave boys up on the Potomac should
be killed of-which. Heaven forbid.
Next week-when We are not rum ing
SO far behind time, and have not SO much
type to set-we will look around, visit
the upper and lower faubourgs of the
." Celestial City," and see if we cannot
find some items for the benefit of our
absent soldiers. In the meantime, rest
assured that " nobody is hurt
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-01-18
Additional Account Of the Battle with
OpOfhleyhOlO.

A private letter from Camp Wigfall,
near Van Buren,. Ark. written by a
member of COL Green's Texas Regiment,
gives the following additional particulars
of the brilliant victory achieved by our
forces over the disaffected Greek Indians
under Oposhleyholo:
have no particular news to write
you. The latest item, and which really
IS worthy of being here chronicled. is the
recent fight which took place about one
hundred and eighty miles northwest of
this place on the 26th ult.. between our
forces and those of Opothleyholo. cell
ebrated chief of the Greek tribe. who
has been stirred up by our enemies TO the
esrousal of their cause. Col. Cooper,
who commands the Indian forces on the
Confederate side, had already met this
celebrated chief in two fights without
either party gaining an advantage over
the other. Reinforcements we're called
for. and about l 500 men. under Colonel
Mcintosh, Of our army. Immediately left
their encampments in this sioioity for the
relief Of the command OF Col Cooper.
This force was principally cosposed Of
Texans. shout Eve hsndred from our
regiment being ordered out. On the
! morning of the 26th slt., Col. Mcintosh
came up with the enemy. He found
him posted in q strong position. but form
ing bis men in line Of battle, gave the
command to charge. and gallantly did
our boys do it. The enemy was COM
pietely Ioased. his camp broken up. with
loss OF more than two hundred killed,
all bis baggage. wagons. ponies, de-, and
many prisoners. The booty was not oaly
large, but valuable. In this engagement
our regiment. Particularly. distinguished
itself. Our loss was eight killed and
sixteen wounded-four being killed a.d
seven wounded from our regiment.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-01-18

The Burnside Fleet Scattered and be-
iieyed to be Destroyed.

NoRFoLk. JAN 1.-THE severe gale q
the 18th still continues. accompanied bs
fall OF snow. without any prospect q
immediate cessation
Burnside's naval expedition. reported
as being off the coast. Is believed here 10
have been destroyed A lev Of the yes
sells are in Hampton Roads. hut the ma
jority of the feet are outside Il Is con
sidered here as being utterly impossible
that they can endure this storm.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-01-18

RICHMOND. jan l3--The Saint Loais
Democrat Of the 9th iDst says. iron ssxsy
to seventy thousand Fedsrals ara prepxr-
ing to move from Cairo and PASue2h
against Nashville. in eonlanetion vith
Buell's force
A projees for attacking New 0rleans Is
being discussed in the Lincoln cabinet
Mrs Greenhow and Suiahson. the bank-
er. have been imprisoned IN Fort L.E4y-
cite.
The vote 10 the U s Senate for he
expulsion Of Bright. OF Indiana. fron The
Senate. vas largely in fAvcr Of Brishs
retaining his seat
The New York banks refuse takirg The
Lincoln Government loan-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-01-18

r. The Scriptures say" The race
Is not to the swift. nor the battle to the
strong" This the Yankees coutradict
both by word AID deed. Every time
they are whipped. they say it vas by .
stronger force. and they always depend
Tor safety on their swift running.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-01-18

GES. McCLxILAS--The Hen Schsy.
Ter Collar writes from Washington 10 his
paper. the South Bend (Ind- } Register
In justice to Gen. McCfellan. The con
mander-in-ehief. whom l met on Aond.y
morning and bad an interesting converse
ton with. l mast state that h~ repeated
TO me with emphasis former declarations,
that the war would be short. thoagh u
probably might be desperate. <ni he sa-
the way clearly through 10 success IN con
quering the reb<llioa. esanos properly
add more Of his conversation. bat sinc<r~
ly hope all bis eonsden, AnsieipA,icns IA
be realized
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-01-18

RIcHAoSD. Jan l4-NOthing Is pablie-
ly known of the proceedings IN Congress
to-day.
For several days much speculation has
been INDUCED in BY the editors. report
ers. and others. upon the probable pass
age of an act restricting the liberty Of The
press. but nothing is known publicly. and
considerable doubt is expressed IS to The
passage of such an act
A report Is circulated and said % be
reliable, that The Federalists evacuated
Romney last Friday night. ard the Cen
federates took possession early On Sstar-
day, capturing large quantity Of militia
ry stores left by the enezy.
A heavy snow storm prevailed here
last night, and this morning the streets
very quite slippery IL Is sleeslag 10
night.
The reports of the Yankees eaking PCS
session of Huntersville and capturing ear
stores there were greatly exaggerated /:
there was but little damage doas. The
health of the command has greatly Inn
proved. and large sceessions have be~a
made by the eonvalescents returning 20
their duty. Snow. hail and rain prevailed
for eight days. accompanied BY heavy
wind, which still continued.
The Norfolk Day Book learned late
last night from a reliable source that the
Burnside expedition had rot returned u
Hampton Roads.
The Chicago Journal Of the 9th inst
says:
Private advices from WashinSsou
state that Jim Lane will reach ChicsSO
at an early day on his route for Kansas
to take command Of $4,000 men. s. COO
of whom are cavalry. designed for a grand
expedition along The Arkansas border Inso
Texas simultaneous With the movement
of the other division of the Federal iavad-
ing army"
WILMrNGroS. jan l4-TO-night moth
ing is heard of the Burnside expSdlLioa-
FROM NASHVILLE
Smuggling on the Border
NASHVILLE. Jan t4.-It has ben def
initely ascertained that considerable ship
ments of cotton and sugar have reesntly
been made In wagons through heRtreky
to the Ohio river. iG Is supposed from
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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-01-18

FEpERAL SoInxESs--The CaaetnnALl
Commercial publishes the follO~ssg-
A lady. connected officially vith the
government hospitals. tells of cavalry
officer enlisted with enc armt-ssrtu1at--
ly his right one-of soldiers enlisted near
" blind. Ani wholly 50 In enc Of their
eyes-of men received nth less than 6ss
6ngers. and one Of them thress Tkis is
as bad As the rsnsu.v deaf and csnh
boys. Who last year enlisted And passed
master. ~ere not for seine sizne discover
ed These vresehed inspections OF the
ixne. halt. bssnd. deaf and danb. As eel
Is to the otherwise Incapable. has LED d
an immense number Of discharges The
abuse has become 80 great IS % ee 40
only notorious. bat very expressive
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-01-18

TEx LArxsr wxsrk<x Lu-Th-
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Tie tnE~2lsns th.t If al ma xA0s sass ssl
pssiess A<ld A. Prssalr property II sAe csa-
s<ns % tn State are nox inrnr4sstls un.as
ever % Ain. ke 81 recall he >aAa~ trsse.
no- n the Ccaf<eer<te s-rsio< au1 crs<r
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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-01-18

Wonf Somebody Pity Him.-The West
Baton Rouge /" Sugar Planter has sus-
pended for want Of paper. The last
uumber contains this notice:
WASrEB-Ihe editor Of this paper be-
ing now ont of employment. owing to the
temporary suspension of the same, is anx-
ious and willing to do anything. such as
sweeping chimneys. nursing baby. milk
ing ducks. watering turkeys. " .oating'
bundles. grinding an organ with monkey
accompaniment. running for Congress.
specializing ia shinplas,ers. selling char
coal, or in any capacity his valuable SER
vices may be required.
N. Bias no objection 10 serving as
deck on fat-boat. selling ice
cream. or aching As pay-master in the
militia.
If our . brother chip" viii come up
here We will furnish him with the desired
employmeat. He may nurse eur baby.
and whea the baby sleeps. be may assist
Us in getting out our mammoth weekly.
OF course he will be expected--as pub
fishers usually are-to work Tor nothing
and board himself.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-01-18
Smuggling on the Border

NAsHvILLE. Jan I4.-It has b~sn def
initely ascertained that considerable ship
ments of cotton and sugar have recently
been made in wagons through keRtreky
to the Ohio river. il Is supposed fran
Clarksville.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-01-18


fully demonstrated here.
There was an egg-nog gotten up tonight
whereat large numbers of toasts were offered
to the South, the ladies, &C., but q Buckra"
was outdone when Jerry and Gen. Marion
were handed each drink and called upon
for sentiment With characteristic Ethio-
plan saavity they responded to the following
effect=
Central Mzrioa.-Here's to the red bird, like
wise the wren;
Heaben maintain de ladies an God bress de men.
LsyTy.-Come up to de rack Nv de good ole stan
back
w our good ole pervider vhar raised leben childn
On milk and mssh. an killed INN dead on drinkin
hard cider;
Those has whole joles and no hearts TO fend um,
Those has ole close and no wife to mend um-ditto.
This spree was too late for the holidays,
but was aot out of season, and was certainly
as rich aa occasion as Falstaff ever saw.
Since last writing you the regiment has
changed its place Of encampnent. From
the southwest side Of town we came to this
point two miles north of Leesbarg). and are
now located on the south side of range of
small mountains, and our habitations sur
round one of the residences Of Mr.. Thomas
Swami, who has heretofore been represented
to you as an old Federal ex-Mayor of Bsiti-
more- The father is still in Baltimore, bat
his domaios this side Of the Potomac are
presided over by = foppish descendant, who,
being Young man, for the occasion and to
savc confscation, is at present as great a
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-25
Note from Geo. Francis Train.

The note from Mr.Train which we give be-
low, shows that he can appreciate friendly
act and a kind criticism. With all his hostility
to 'abolitionism" he stands by the President,
and we understand that in his recent lecture
in this place he endorsed every word, syllable
and sentiment of the Proclamation, though
his "organ" in this city carefully omitted that
endorsement in its report of his speech.
Mr.. Train keeps his "banner upon the outer
WALL" for even his note paper and envelopes
are embazened with mottos expressive of his
"great mission" On the corners of the former
we find, neatly printed, "Death to England"
"Cheer for the Union," 'Death to Treason"
"Obey the President" On three corners
of the envelope we find, "Buy 10 English
Goods" Our Country leads the World"
America for Americans" The other corner
is covered by neatly engraved head of Wash
ington by the special artist" of the Postotfice
Department But here is the note:
PARKER House, BosToN, Oct. 90, 1862
Dear Portland Press:-You seem to under
stand my case exactly, and place me under
obligations for giving me So much attention.
1t is only by snch friendly criticisms as yours
that | am able, in part, to overcome that con-
stitutional modesty, which seems to merit your
commendation.
Stand by the Union, the Constitution and
the Laws, swear bv the Army, the Navy and
the President, and you may say as many hard
things as you please Of
Yours,
GEO. FRANCIS TRAIN.