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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-10-31

THE WOMEN FoREvER.-Mrs Marcy
Vanghn, residing near Decatur. Georgia,
arrested one of the Jail birds" who es-
capped from the Atlanta Jail on the 18th
When Lieut. Col. Weems' squad came
up, our heroine had the .'bird" under
mortal fear of double barrel shot gun,
and most Submissive prisoner.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-10-31

THE BATTLE OF CoRINTH Our total
loss in killed and wounded. in The
tive days fight and retreat at CoTinth. AS
officially discovered. is $3.50, not 5000.
as at first reported. The total number
of prisoners. taken was 388. The en-
#emy's loss in killed and wounded must
have greatly exceeded this. according to
all observation. whilst their loss in pris-
oners was $50.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-10-31

TIE EFFEcr IN EURePE, -Ailuuing "
the argument used by the abollilonlsts OF
he North, that the emancipation procia-
nation will change the public opinion OF
Europe concerning the war. and secure
for the Federal cause sympathy where II
now haShostility. and remove all danger
Of Intervention. the Chicago Times ex-
presses painful apprehensions, as to
The result, and fears that 1.-The European
government will cons.rue the proc lama
ton as introducing the element OF sur
vile resurrection into the war, and tha'
thew will cry out against this as barba.
rous and contrary to the rules OF civilized
warfare, and that they will make persist
ence in such policy the pretext OF inter-
vention."
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-10-31
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.

Canton, Miss, Oct. sth, 1862. 88-In
Civilian & telegraph., 1862-03-27
Patriotic Meeting In Indiana.

The Lagrange (Indiana) Union Of the 11!I
inst, contains the proceedings Of an cnthu-
siastic meeting held at the Court House in
that county, on the 22d Of Feb, to celebrate
the anniversary of Washington's birthday.
Among the resolutions adoped we notice the
following, paying just tribute, among 9TH
ers, to several of our Maryland patriots -
"ReSolced, Thai we have undiminished
confidence in the patriotism, honesty and
iirmuess of Abraham Lincoln, and believe
him to be moved by an eye single to the
good of his whole country, the support of
the Constitution, and the enforcement of the
laws of the Union.
"Thot the names of Joseph Holt and
Garrett Davis, Andrew johnson and w. G.
Brownlow of Tennessee and augustus W.
Bradford and HWiam Price Of Maryland,
we mention with pride, as distinguished
Southern men who have not bowed the knee
to the Baal of Secession, and their course is
worthy of all commendation by every Lover
OF his country"
Civilian & telegraph., 1862-03-27
Served Him Right.

Wendell Phillips attempted to lecture at
the Opera House, in Cincinnati, on Monday
night last He commenced avowing himself
an abolitionist and disunionist. Persons
in the galleries hissed, yelled, and threw eggs
and stones at him, some hitting him. FL
nally be made himself heard, and proceeded
until something again Objectionable was said,
and again eggs were thrown, hitting him.
Phillips persevered and third time was
heard, and a third time eggs and stones were
thrown, and the crowd moved down stairs
crying "Put him out !" ''rar and feather
him p and giving groans for the niger
Wendell Phillips, and proceeding down the
middle aisle towards the stage, were met by
Phillips friends. Here fight ensucd amidst
the greatest conlusion--ladies screaming, cry
ing, jumping over chairs and falling in all
directions. During the fight Phillips was
taken off the stage by his friends, and the
audience moved out. Now, 10 o'clock, the
streets in the vicinity Of the Opera House
crowded with excited people, unable to find
Phillips. No one was seriously hurt.
Civilian & telegraph., 1862-03-27
Southern Threats against England.

II England does not take care she will
get into trouble with the South, in evidence
of which risk we quote the following from
the Richmond Examiner:
at is known that for some days past Con-
gress has been discussing in secret session
the propriety of sending additional commits
sioners to Europe to negotiate sale Of the
entire cotton crop on foreign account. assum-
ing its purchase by this Government. The
discussion in secret session took a very differ
ent direction from what was primarily in
tended, it being moved that our present en-
basses to Europe should be recalled, and
that our diplomatic relations with England
and France should be terminated for the
present. This proposition has been renewed
in open session of Congress, and is under
stood to be chiefly intended as an exhibition
of spirit and resentment at the shutting and
selfish policy, especially of the English Gov
ernment,on the question OF our recognition. y
The joke of the above is that diplomatic
relations" which have never begun, should
be terminated.
Civilian & telegraph., 1862-03-27
Rebel COnflSCailGn Bills.

The bills and resolutions against which
the House Committee on the Judiciary re-
ported adversely are fourteen in number, pro-
viding for the confscation, &c, Of Rebel
property, ard has been referred to them from
time to time. Mr.. Hickman made report
proposing TO substitute for the bills and res
olutions the following:
Whereas, The powers Of Congress under
the Constitution to authorize the confscation
of the property of persons engaged in arm
ed rebellion against the United States, or
giving aid in said rebellion, is doubtful, and
tho power of the Executive to act in the
premises is ample.
BE ii enacted By The Senate and House Of
Representatives, That the President should
use all means not inconsistent with the laws
of war, which, in his judgment, may be
deemed necessary to crush the rebellion, in
Guiding the seizure and final disposition Of
all the property, real and personal, of those
engaged in armed rebellion against the gov
ernmcnt or aiding in such rebellion, includ
ing slaves and that in the opinion of Con-
gress, decided measures on the part of the
Executive have already become necessary.
Civilian & telegraph., 1862-03-27

The enemy's loss is at least double
that of ours.
We have captured large number of
prisoners, some of their field pieces, and
the ground is strewn in every direction
with the arms they have thrown away
in their fight.
Our cavalry are still in pursuit of the
retreating enemy. Full particulars can
not be accurately ascertained until day
light.
WINCHESTER, March 23.--I have just
come in from the very front of the bat
tie field-three miles out. We have
had complete victory over the COM
bincd forces of the enemy. We have
captured two guns and caissons. The
loss of the enemy is at least one hundred
killed and two hundred wounded. Our
loss is large but does not exceed one
hundred and fifty killed and wounded.
Our men fought well, and have
brought in a large number of muskets.
March 24.--The rebels have been
driven back to Strasburg. There has
been very little fighting to-day. In tho
skirmishing we have lost about 10 killed
and wounded. Mr.. Luce, assistant tt
Captain Tap, Engineers, was taken pri.
soner by the rebels. We have captured
more than one thousand small arms.
Civilian & telegraph., 1862-03-27
Thursday MOrning:March q, IS:
A Summer of Sickness.

Many persons are expecting sickIy sea-
son for our city as the warm weather ad-
vanccs. There are no doubt many reasons
for this gloomy prospect, at least sufficient
to arouse our citizens to some effort at self
preservation.
There is little use ir mere talking about
it, grieving over it, or hoping that we may
escape. This might answer for Turks or
other fatalists, but in us it is folly.
We have been taught long enough that
general sickness in a community has cause,
and tho removal Of the cause abates the dis
ease. This is true in all cases and the only
difficulty lies in discovering the cause. In
our case this difficulty does not exist; as thc
known presence of disease producers, has
given rise to the fear that they will be fol-
lowed by their legitimate results.
Our city is in such filthy condition that
good health would be almost miracle, The
miasma that will arise from stagnant pools,
and decayipg animal and vegetable matter,
will be more deadly than a shower of Minnie
balls.
III aoM be safer on the banks Of the Poto-
mac this summer than IN Cumberland" was
the reply of an officer, to a citizen who was
speaking of the dangers of camp life. We
fear the prediction will be verified unless
speedy action be taken to prevent it.
The flood Of last fall has left its deposits
scattered over large portion Of the city, in
holes, corners, wells and cellars. The rains
of the winter have washed down upon us
the filth Of the surrounding hills and vallics
Nothing is necessary but few warm sultry
days and nights to generate host of malig-
nant fevers or some fearful epidemic, tc
carry devastation, sorrow and death into oul
households. ....
a Our city needs general cleansing. The
alternatives are; Pmifcation, or sickness
and death.
Have we energy and wisdom enough t.
choose the first, or will we passively suhcl
the evils that might be avoided. w.
Civilian & telegraph., 1862-03-27
General Mcclellan.

In General Burnside's official report of
the battle at Newbern, he says -
al beg to say to the General Command
ing the Army, that hare endearOred to
carry out the very minute instructions gire,,
me by him before leaoing annapolis, and
thus far epents hare been sing,Aarty coinei-
dent sciM his anticipations. ! only hope
that we may In future be able to carry out
in detail the remaining plans of the cam
paign. The only thing have to regret is
The delay caused by the elements"
This statement of the distinguished Burn
side places Gen. Mcclellan right on the
record, anG is severe rebnke to those poll
ticians who have been unceasing in their
efforts to degrade the commander-in-chiet
in the estimation of the public. Will not
those journals which have been trying to
injure the reputation of Gen. Mcclellan
give him some credit now? The leader OF
the most important division of the Union
army possesses the confidence Of the Go.
vernment and the people, and he will YET
survive the malice of his enemies, who fol
the most ignoble reason have sought his
degradation. ~ t
Civilian & telegraph., 1862-03-27
From Southern Tennessee---GeD
Grants ARMY.

ST. LOUIS, March 22.-The CORES
pondent of the Democrat, under date Of
Savannah, Tenn, March II, says: Z" No
move has yet been made by our army
here. a second flood on the Tenn essce
and its tributaries is prevailing Ou!
information in regard to the enemy is
still quite meagre. His main force is
supposed to be at Corinth, Miss, where
it is probable he will be able to concen-
trate 30, 900 troops.
Our force mostly remains on board
our transports. Gen. Grant, who has
been reinstated in the command of this
expedition, arrived here to-day, 1t is
not likely that any active operations will
take place hcreabout for several days
Civilian & telegraph., 1862-03-27
Rebels under Gen. Jackson totally
Defeated.

WASHINGTON, March 23.-Dispatches
received hero from Winchester, dated
last night at half past 10 o'clock, says a
slight skirmish occurred this Saturday.
afternoon, about mile and half from
Winchester, on the Strasburg road, be-
tween a portion of Gen. SHE Ids troops
and the rebel cavalry with four pieces of
artillery.
The enemy retreated with loss as soon
as our guns opened fire upon them. One
man was killed on our side, and General
Shields suffered slight injury in the
left arm, above the elbow. from frag-
ment ola she'll which burst near him.
A prisoner brought in tonight says that
the enemy were under the impression
that our troops had left Winchester, and
Jackson's forces were on the road from
Strasburg, under the same impression.
WINCHESTER, March %, 10 Z. NJ
We have this day achieved great vic
tory over the combined forces of the
Rebels Jackson, Smith and Longstreet.
The battle Was fought to-day, within
four miles of this place. 1t ragged from
half-past ten o'clock this Sunday morn
ing until dark. The encmy's strength
was about 5000, whilst our troops en-
gagged did not number over 5000. Our
loss in killed and wounded is not ascer-
taincd, but is quite heavy.
Civilian & telegraph., 1862-03-27
Nearly a Fire.

On Sunday evening last, between the
hours of seven and eight, quantity of
clothing was discovered to be on fire in the
upper story of the house occupied by Henry
Mchnc. The fire was purely accidental.
The manner in which it originated was as
follows: Several of the children had taken n
candle up stairs and placed it on chest
above which hung quantity Of dresses, ETC.;
very soon the garments were in flames, but
timely assistance being at hand the fire was
soon subdued, thus preventing what might
have been very disastrous confiagration, as
the building is a frame one.
Civilian & telegraph., 1862-03-27
Horse Sale.

Our curiosity being great but not desirous
to buy, it lead us to pay a visit-along with
many more of our fellow creatures similarly
nclinad-to the public sale of condemned
and the hour was drawing nigh for a COM
mencement, and the tap of the bell was
heard, we wended our steps in the direction
of the sale grounds amidst crowd who had
gathered from the town and surrounding
country, to buy themselves rich in these ami
mails and ere we had been mary minutes
on the ground the conditions of the sale
were made known to the anxious expectants,
and the noble animals trotted out. The sale
commences, and the bidders began to feel
the depth of their pockets on the different
beasts, and to cogtate in their minds how
much profit might be, realized in this and
that piece of horse flesh. The prices ranged
from SO to $50. varying enough to suit all
purchasers. Many of the buyers were well
paid for their trouble, and others, we should
judge, were slightly bit, as was the Govern
ment, in the purchase of these animals.
There were
Horses young and horses old
Horses shy and horses bold,
Horses high and horses low,
Horses fast and horses slow
And several others that wouldn't 60.
Civilian & telegraph., 1862-03-27
"RESURVEY

on Fix Lick" containing 2o7 acres more or
less, AS more fully described in a certain agree
ment, dated on lst day of September, 1852,
between George Staub, OF the one part and
Jerry Coles OF the other part, and assigned
and transferred to the said Midland Coal and
Iron Company, ty the said Jerry Coles and
wife, by deed dated May 3D., 1854, and also re-
corded amongst the said land records in Liber
II. r. No.ll, folio 400, &c.
Sd. Also, all the plant, mine cars, and
mining tools, railroad iron and lumber, and
all the other personal property of the said
Midland Coal and Iron Company Of every
kind, now being and remaining at and about
its mines.
4th. Also lot Of household and kitchen
furniture, belonging to the said Midland Coal
and Iron Company, and now being and re-
naming at its mines aforesaid, consisting OF
tables, chairs beds and bedsteads, ,carpeting, &C
Amy further informotion in respect TO the
property may be had on application TO the
undersigned at Cumberland, or to Thomas
Gemmell ut Frostburg.
The coal under, ing these lands is of the
Civilian & telegraph., 1862-03-27
FROM ISLAND No. 10.

CAIRO, March 17.-The news from
Island No. 10 to-day is that the rebels
are strongly fortified on the Kentucky
and Tennessee shore for about three
fourths of q mile. They have forty-six
heavy guns Our gunboats opened fire
on them yesterday (Sunday) morning
aud kept it up during the day, the guns
of the Aag-ship Benton doing great
damage to their batteries.
ST.. LOUIS. March 2l.-Tho Republi-
cans special correspondence, dated Is
land No 10 yesterday morning, says:
Cannonading by our gun and mortar
boats continued all day yesterday (Wed-
ncsday,)
Ali tho guns but one in the upper
battery on the Tennessee shore have
been silcnced, and one gun on the Is
land dismounted.
The shells from our mortars are con-
stantly falling in the rebel camp and
batteries, and numbers killed or wound
cd are being carried away on litters.
Large numbers Of loaded wagons are
leaving the Tennessee shore, from which
it is believed preparations are being
made for an evacuation of the works.
The floating battery of the rebels has
been moved near the head of the Island.
Gen. Pope allowed one of the rebel
gunboats to approach within fifty yards
Of masked battery on Tuesday, which
he had constructed below New Madrid,
aud then sunk her, killing fifteen of
those on board. He had previous ly al
lowed five rebel steamers to pass on to-
wards New Madrid, and they are now
between his batteries unable to escape.
Over dozen vessels, and the rebel
floating battery and battering ram are
now above Gen. Pope's batteries, and
will be sunk or captured.
CAIRO, March 21.-A correspondent
of the Tribune telegraphs from Cairo as
follows: The works on both the main
land and Island are far more extensive
than generally supposed. There is at
least eighty guns, many of them Of the
largest size, and several of them are ri
fed. . r.
There are 10000 troops there. l
saw at one time ten regiments on dress
parade on the mainland Their quar-
ters are out of the reach of the mortars.
The Island is pretty we'll covered with
tents, aud shell reach all parts of the
Island and works. 1t is evident that
all the rebel batteries have bomb proofs,
as the men can be seen to disappear
when a shell falls into their batteries.
! On Tuesday night the Mound City
kept up. steady fire upon the upper
fort, preventing the rebels from making
their usual nightly repairs. The result
was that early in the morning they re-
moved the dead and wounded from the
classmates of the forts. A large number
were thus carried out and taken back
into the woods.
On Monday nine hundred shot were
fired from the gunboats, mostly she'll,
besides three hundred shell from the
mortars.
There seems to have been much con.
fusion in The newspaper reports in re-
gard ,u the Island. These mistakes
have resulted lrom calling the forts built
Civilian & telegraph., 1862-03-27

lust above the Island. on the Tennessee
shore, the "Fortifcations of Island No.
TO-" AL "a .s
These forts are five in number and
very strong-much stronger it is said
than the battery on the upper end of
Island No. 10. The Island around them
however, is described as very low and
marshy, affording no good camping
ground near by.
The main forces of the enemy were
therefore encamped on Island No. 10.
When Gen. Pope cut off the retreat of
their fotila, it was evident that their
transports must eventually be abandoned
or destroyed. In that case their troops,
if left on the Island could not escape.
They were, therefore, fcrried across
by their transports to the main land land
those not required in the forts were en-
campcd in their rear.
This is what Gen. Pope meant when
he telegraphod that the enemy had evac'
uated the Island He did not mean
that the Notifications which had been
constructed some distance above this Is
land for its defence, had been evacuated,
nor that his troops had occupied thai
place.
He had no means of crossing the river
to do so, and Com. Footo was miles
above, with the enemy's strong works
between him and the Island.
CAIRO, March %. The latest advice.
from Island No 10 was brought by {
dispatch boat which arrived here at
o'clock this morning. The position o
our gunboats and mortars is not chang
ed Firing is kept up at intervals tc
| prevent the enemy strengthening or re-
pairing the works. A balloon was sen
to Commodore Foot yesterday for the
purpose Of making q reconnaissance o
the works of the enemy.
Civilian & telegraph., 1862-03-27
The Capture CT Yancey---.inQtheT
Statement.

EAsvoN, PA, March 22.-B s. Kelly,
Of Scranton, has received letter from
an officer of the 40th Pennsylvania regi-
ment, dated Key West, March 10th,
saying =" A prize arrived here last
evening, captured in attempting to run
the blockade. The sailors were taken
70 jail, and one of them to whom the
attention of the officers was directed by
the whiteness Of his hands, was examined
and identified by several officers az the
person of Yancey. y newspaper cor
respondent also recognized him. He is
confined in the Calaboose here"
Civilian & telegraph., 1862-03-27
"THE GREAT VEIN y

of the Georges Creek Coal, and has reputa-
ton in the Eastern market second TO none
other in the region.
The incline plane, sidings, mine roads and
all the mining implements and tools are IN
complete order, and the purchaser could put
the mine in operation Immediately after the
sale. There are four double miners houses
on the property, and three single ones, black
smith shops tool house, &c.
For persons desirous of engaging in the coal
business no more desirable coal property
could be had in the region,
All the property except the Staub tract,
secondly above described, will be sold free and
clear of all liens ard incumberances thereon.
The Staub tract will be sold subject-to an un-
paid balance OF purchase money, amounting
TO twenty thousand dollars, with Interest
thereon, and due TO the heirs and representa-
tives of said George Staub.
TERMS OF SALE, Une-lhird of purchase mon
ey in cash, to be paid on the day of sale, and
the residue in equal parts in six and twelve
months, with interest from day of sale, and TO
be secured by the bonds or notes OF the pur~
chaser, with deed Of trust or mortgage upon
the property. ItioMAS DE' EohoN'
March %, '62 is
Civilian & telegraph., 1862-03-27
The MerrimaG Still Repairing.

FoRrRrss MoNHoE, March 23.--The
steamer Arago arrived here last night
from New York.
A flag of truce to-day brought back a
French officer from Norfolk. No news
or newspapers were received, except the
fact that tho Merrimac is still undergo.
ing repairs at the navy yard, Norfolk.
Fifteen miles of the telegraph cable
we're under-run this morning.
Civilian & telegraph., 1862-03-27
MILITARY MEETING.

A meeting will be held iu Paulding,
on Monday, for the purpose of forming
volunteer company to be rendered to
the Governor under the late call tor
troops. Rev. D. p. Bestor is expected
to be present and deliver an address.
The men Of this county need no nrgi"g
nor to cause them to turn out and fill
up the ranks of this company promptly
The time is at Aand uhen eccry man
aJte to shoui1r a gun has b go. The
enemy is at our doors, and reuerses are
cceyymhere oucrtahing o'r arms. 1t is
now to do, aud do at once, or our cause
is deod and ne are hopelessIy lost.
from the Pauldng IMiss.) Clarion.l
Countrymen fellow citizens ! tie time
Of peril has come! All that is dear to
us is suspended upon the issue of arms.
The sword is the arbiter, and the sword
is alone potent when numbers are suffi-
cient. Bear this truth in mind, and let
none feel that they are exempt Let us
initiate the example of the ancicnts,
when the cry was - Rome demands your
help''-alI, from the highest to the most
humble flew to arms, Or, i need be,
in spirit at least, imitate the CARTHAGE
MAN ,oomen, srho cm OF their hair to
make ropes far their ceSseIs. To arms,
countrymen We have nothing to hope
for but victory or death.
My connection with the edit torial de-
partmcnt If this paper ceases from the
present number, in order that | may
enter the army of the Confederate States
Civilian & telegraph., 1862-03-27

ge1" WE are under obligations TO Gen.
Schenck for his kindness in furnishing us
with Gen. Shields account of the battles
near Winchester.
Previous to the reception of the account,
which will be found in another column of
to-day's paper, the Secosh of our city were
quite jubilant, They could be seen in
groups along the streets, during the whole
of Monday. They had received, by under
ground telegraph, a dispatch stating that
our troops had been driven from Winches-
ter with very heavy loss. Since the true
account has been received they look as il
they were about retiring to that last
ditch"
Civilian & telegraph., 1862-03-27

The PIRATE SUMTER.--Letters from Glib
raltar, February 81. state that the Confede-
rate privateer Sumter was sti Il at that place,
unable to obtain coal. The gunboats lno,
Tuscarora, and Kcarsage were so closely
watching her that escape is impossible. The
intentions of the Sumter are not known, but
if Capt. Semmes endeavors to escape his
vessel will be either blown out Of the water
or CAPTURED ..... .. ..