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

rE1O She jail Of Madison county Mississippi,
/ on the 9Th day Of December 1867, u run
away Stare, calling himself MOSES, and says
that he is the property Of John GoodeIl Iiv.
ing ia SummeryIIle, Tennessee, and thai his
master deserted from the Confederate army
at Baton Rouge.
Suid boy is black, about s feet 7 inches
high, will weigh near $50 lbs, has beard
growing al over his face and had on when
committed Lowell shirt and pants.
The owner Is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take said
negro away, or he will be dealt with as the
law directs W. j. TAYLOR,
Jan. is, 1863. Sheriff.
In obedience to law in such eases made and
provided will, on
Monday, November 2, 1868,
before the courthouse door, in Canton, pro-
coed to sell to the highest bidder, for cash,
the above described negro man.
W. j. TAYLOR Sheriff
Sept TO- 1863. 29-6t
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-09-26

MAJ SrRicKtAsp.--We are glad to learn
that this gentleman has been sent by the
War department to this district to correct all
abuses in the purchasing Of commissary
stores. No agency hereafter will be given
except under his signature, and the price of
each article will be entered on the commits
sions. The price of beef has been reduced to
Is cents per h., instead Of 20 as enormously
stated by us last week.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-09-26

NEXT MONDAY, according to appointment
Capt r. Smith will address the people at the
Courthouse Judge Hill is now at home we
believe, and perhaps we shall have the pleas
ure of hearing him, also, in proprta persona.
Other candidates may avail themselves of the
occasion to express their views. An inter
osting time is expected, and the sovereign"
should attend
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-09-26

r. fIsHsas hsEt fsm Gsbsfa HfaEfs
-my n .bs siia8 sistgfy fbsg hsFs achieved
81 n ne damaslsg disaster ihsy hsvs d.
aIsssa abon ths sssmy Gle tbs bsaft 81
svsfJ p4tsat #itb emotions a ~ asd glad
sss. wbleA sas ts fslt but never expressed
m su n visksbatg Jackson aaa Port
nsasaa we're disasters ~ nfietlaa. that ~
f.n Ike che children offsfasl wbsn oppressed
bY thsif eoagssfgts "They hong their
harp upon The wiliows aad refused 70 attohs
then 10 thsf accustomed melody, bscsuse
Their hearts we're sad and spirits crushed =
but nov that the dark clouds Of disaster are
bsgianlag 10 give place 10 the bright snn Of
victory, We feel like those same people when
sbsy danced to the music Of Tho psalier and
barr 10 praise aud honor Of the protecting
hand Of the God Of battles.
The news from the Trans-M Mississippi de-
psrtment If a. good as the enemy themselves
report, shows that the tide has nov taken a
turn IN our favor, aud followed, as 1t no doubt
will be, with energy, must soon eyentuate In
foilng the enemy and convincing him Of the
wickedness and folly Of prosecuting this I'M
holy war
Had General Bragg been defeated scarcely
any Que can conceive the disastrous effects it
would have had lpou our cause. lie and bis
a hat Imam Aa pf
their position: hence, such noble deeds of
daring and almost superhuman efforts by
that inyincible army All honor to the noble
heroes, from the lowest private to the highest
officer
Bat this transcendant victory Is bot with
out some corresponding pain. Alas alas !
the number of fresides that will be made
desolate, and the number of hearts that will
be yelled in sorrow and sadness when the
casualties Of that great battle are made
known. 1t will touch the chord that vibrato5
with sympathy in every generous heart, and
cause tear Of regret to bedew the cheek and
moisten the grave where sleep the noble dead.
There are hearts that time, nor change, nor
circumstance, nor place, can ever restore to
their former buoyancy and contentment.
"The wild rose may spring from the desoate rock,
And shed DER ts barrenness sweetest perfume
The oak that has felt the lightning shock
May stand. aud the ivy around 1T bloom;
hut the heart that has been laceratsd by
the rude hand of war can never bloom more.
They mourn not as those without hope, for
thew know their noble blood consscratss the
sacred altar of liberty and independence.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-09-26
nEn The Democracy of

nGA.- The Democracy of Alton, Illinois, in
recent election, triumphed over the Black
Republicans. The Union League, Provost
Marshal and Commissioners went under in q
fair, square, and stand up fight with the De-
mocracy, or " Copperheads," by a clear ma
iority of Sc to 800. We hope this is but a
foretaste of the fall state elections.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-09-26
ron GOVERNOR.

We are authorized to announce Gen. A ".
WEST, Of Holmes county, as candidate for
Governor of the state Of Mississippi, at the
ensuing October election.
We are authorized to announce General
CHARLES CLARKE. Of Bolivar, as candi-
date Tor Governor Of the State OF Mississippi.
Elnrlinn- Monday. alh day of October
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-09-26
ron BnIGApirR-GESEnAt.

We arc authorized to announce Lieut.. u.
Al KING III Yatan euuatY, a. a candidate
flr the Office 1T Btgadief General Of Militia
it, the "a Brigade District Of Mississippi,
competed oG the iollowing counties, To wit (:
Bolgar Washington, lssaquena Sunhower,
Yv1co Warren, Claiborne Jefferson, Adams
Wilkinson Marion, Cevington, Lawrence
And PIKE
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-09-26


p6y- In our last issue, the publisher of this
paper, in giving an interesting and racy &C
count Of the events causing the suspension
OF his paper, and the occurrences connected
Herewith, without any idea or intention on
bis part has done injustice to the command
ing officer of the Confederate cavalry then in
this department. We were in possession OF
some facts which not only fully justified Gen
Jackson in eyacuating this place without a
fight, but reflected credit upon his flmness
against the earnest circumstances Of his Off
GERS and men, in doing as he did.
Il will be remembered that in addition to
the Infantry, cavalry and artillery force sent
up from Jackson against this place, some one
hundred and fifty wagons accompanied the
expedition. These wagons it was supposed
were intended for foraging purposes, and to
carry off the booty stolen from our planters
Not so. They we're filled nth armed soldiers
TO dscetve Jackson as TO their Numbers. These
soldiers were concealed behind the hedges
near and on Mr.. Briscoe's plantation, to lie
in ambush for our cavalry. If Jackson at
lacked their cavalry, they were to fall back
until he got into the trap, and then whole
sale slaughter would have ensued or the
capture OF the entire command Gen. Jack
son was advised of this by reliable scouts
hence his order to fall back in obedience to
other orders from Gen. Johnston. These
facts, we understand, were verified after
wards by Colonel (now General) Ross, who
Ike most of the command at the time, thought
a6ght ought to have been given. Col. Ross
q hrst very much opposed Genl Jackson's
evacuation Of the place, but when he received
tho report of his scouts, like noble soldier
- be 10, frankly commended the wisdom Of
the move.
Geo. Sherman himself has acknowledged
to members of Gen. Jackson's and Gen. Cos
hy's stats that it paI trap set for Jackson
and only regretted he was too wary to be
eAnght thereby.
$50, upon the whole, we think II was wise
- sensible movement, and showed the firm
n0s OF the officer to fall back rather than
n9ot when death aud disaster stared him and
a's. command in the face, without any cor.
cnding benefit to the Confederate cause
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-09-26

LaE aalalnlEG GEsl an nEIGlnr.

Wf1f9 NHfhauffi a thHHHHfH ratt A ~
WATTS. 81 EsaklH seBbig a. tabaidale
a. HHfs8jFf General q lhs ad Brigade. eom.
Uasfd N ihe s6natiea N Cepisb simpson,
HIa3s Eshkia Scott leake Atihla NadI.
Soc llHlHes Carroll thectaw, IslBbusha,
IalisbatehOe khd Calhoun.
Nai j f. MILTON of falobusha county,
il 4 candidate for lfgadicf. General Of The
second Brigade
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-09-26

The YAsKEE.-Park Benjamin once
wrote the following epigram on the yam
kee, which is true to the fife:
BE would kiss queen Till he raised blister,
With his arm around her neck and his old felt hat
on;
Would address king by the title Of "Miste-,
And ask him the price of the throne that he sat
on.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-09-26
FOR CONcRESs-5TH DIST.

We are authorized to announce Col, A. y.
hill, as a candidate for Congress In the 9TH
district.
We are authorized to announce FRANK
LIN SMITH, Esq, as candidate for Con
gress In ihe 9Th District, At the ensuing Oc~
tober election.
We are authorized TO announce Gen. I, G.
TuPPER as n candidate for Congress in the
9th district.
We are authorized to announce Hon. o. X.
SINGLETON as candidate for reelection
to Congress in the fifth district
The district is composed % the counties Of
Alfalfa, Carroll. Holmes, Lsake, Madison,
Suntoyer and Yazoo.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-09-26
ron REPRESENTATIVE.

We are authorized 10 announce WIN, B..
LOTT, Esq, AS u candidate to represent
Madison codnty in The lower branch of the
legislature,
We are authorized TO announce X. J.
HINTON, Esq. ~ = candidate for the lower
branch Of the legislature from Madison eoun-
ty. Election, oct jth
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-09-26

R6s~ There are several new announcements
for Office and new advertisements, to which
we call special attention.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-09-26
Salt for Pork.

T1HE subscriber has some SALT he wishes
l. to exchange for PORK TO be delivered
next winter.
c. W WOOD.
Sept. &c. 1868. 30-tf
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-09-26
FoR TIE STATE SENATE.

We are authorized 70 ANNOUNCE Hon O. A.
LuCkETT as a candidate for reelection to
the Mississippi Senate from the district com
posed of the counties of Scott aud Madison.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-09-26
A seasasstress Wanted.

7 WANT to bny immediately, o woman or girl
well qualified in sewing dressing &ro &c. Ad
dress HENRY LORD
Sept. 28, 1863 -30lt' Canton Miss.
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FIFTH DISPATCH.

- > - 1i'~A - ! "A''
BATTLEFIELD, Sept. 23.--our forces occupy
Chattanooga. Enemy retreatiug down the
river in the direction Of Bridgeport, crossing
at that point. Our cavalry harra'sng them.
Captured large number of wagons, Be.
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NAVAL EXPEDITION UP JAMES RIVER.
TORPEDO EXPLOSION.

FORTRESS MONROE, Aug. 9-The expedition that left
here the 4th instant under the direction Of Major Gen
Foster accompanied tie turret ron-cai Sangamon
and gunboats Commodore Barney and Cohasset.
They proceeded up the James river, and when above
City Point and within about miles of Fort Darling
at point called Dutch Gap, torpedo exploded
der tho bows of the Commodore Barney by lock string
connecting with the shore.
The explosion is described as most terrific, lifting the
bows of the Commodore Barney completely out of the
water full ten feet and throwing great quantity Of water
high into the air, which fell upon the deck of the boat
washing overheard fifteen Of her men, among whom
Lieut. Cushing the commander of the Commodore Barney
Two of their number (sailors) drowned The others
were all saved Major Gen. Foster was upon this boat
when the explosion took place
The enemy then opened them from shore with twelve
FOUNDER feldpieces Some fifteen shot penetrated the
Barney beside great number Of musket balls but not
man was Injured except the paymaster, slightly, with
splinters.
The gunboat Cohasset received five twelve pound shots
passing through the plohouse killing the commander
Acting Master Cox. The shot struck HIM in the back
killing him instantly.
The Commodore Barney was towed down to Newport
News by tug, and will be repaired.
The object Of the reconnaissance was accomplished and
the fleet has returned
The new army gunboat General Jesup commanded by
Lieut. Col Whppe also accompanied the expedition and
received several shots, but was not much injured.
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OPERATIONS IN TIE WEST.

CAIRO, AUG. 9.-The Mississippi river will be
clear of every organized rebel force Gen. Davidson
marching down the centre of Arkansas and in several
little affairs with the enemy has been entirely successful
The people Of Jacksonport said to be fleeing before
his approach
Another expedition s the point Of starting into this
Western country, which will help to complete the work
of crushing the rebellion 1t is not proper speak it
in detail at present. but it cannot be long before this
tire scope of territory will be uoder Federal control
The Atlanta Appeal urges guerrilla operations the
Mississippi river, and says ystematized plan Of opera
tons on its banks will accomplish than other
vice be devised to cripple the General Government 1t
wants to travellers the Father of Waters attacked
by bushwhackers from every canebraks and bluf below
Memphis
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THE SIEGE OF CHARLESTON.
Correspondence Of the Nep York Times

Correspondence Of the NeD York Times.
HILTON HEAD, (S c. AUGUST 5, 1863
The preparations for renewing the attack Fort
are progressing and rapidly avoraby could be desired
There is not officer private in the entire Department
who is not sangune of the fall of Fort Wsgner on The re-
newal of the assault The buoyant feeling also
shared by the naval officers many of whom are positive
in their belief that Charleston will be in our possession be-
fore the close of the months Within the past
three days General Gilmore has added and heavy
guns to his line of attack and the unceasng toll day and
night of the upon the trenches indicates that work
different character viii II would per-
hap be uous to add that renorcemens have been
arriving at Morris Island since the late fight so that the
strength Of the enemy, when the next battle occurs will
be severely tested These enrcements greatly need
ed as many of the soldiers who have been digging in the
trenches and attending to other duties completely worn
out from continued exposure aud labor.
The public may rest assured that the heavy ordnance
now trained and to be trained Forts Sumter aud Wag
ner will be manned by who have been educated the
business About 300 marines, under command of Major
Jacob in, came in to.dsy fSom New York
The Fortysighth New Ynrk regiment proceeded to st.
Augustine, ella the oath of July That has been the
only important mi iiary change OF late.
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LATEST FROM ENGLAND.

ST. JOHNS IN. F.) AUG. s.-The steamship China
from Liverpool August 1st via Queenstown August 3D.
passed Cape Race at noon to-day route to New York
She intercepted by the yacht of the Associated
Press
The steamship ASIA from Boston, arrived at Queens
town the I'd instant.
In the absence Of fresh advices from America the Eng
lish journals have little to say on American affairs.
The London Morning Post labnrs to show that the
cent Federal not likely prove materially
advantageous TO the Federas
The Army aud Navy Gazette takes most gloomy view
Of the tary prospects the Conedeaes 1t says the
retreat Of Gen Bragg and the flight of Gen Johnston be-
fore Gen. Shermans show sufficient signs of ex-
hauson 1t adds Charleston is in real danger and If it
falls Savannah follows" Still it thinks that the Federal
armies cannot be filed without conscripton, which may
palsy the North and wrest victory from her grasp.
The Confederate lean heavy at seventeen to fifteen
discount.
English political news usual on the close of Para-
ment, is quiet and lifeless.
Sir Crescent, the we'll known Judge is dead.
The panic the Polish question has subsidized The
journals speculate on the response OF the three Powers
Prince Gortschako note Nothiog reliable in regard to
responses had transpred The Polish insurgents keep
lively at work.
NEW YORK, AUG 1.-THE steamship China has ar
rived. Her news has been anticipated.
Gen. Forey is stated By La France will leave Mexico
the 18th Of September giving up command to Gen.
Bazine.
The same paper says that the negotiation between the
three Powers for reply to Russia the point
Of successful termination La France does not despair OF
Russia proving concatory Should She however be other
wise disposed the consequence would be general war;
placing in question all the interests Of Europe,
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ABoLrrIoNIsrs Now FOR THE UNION,

Mr.. Wendell Phillips has again delivered himself of his
opinions concerning the and saveryths time in the
shape Of labored letter He writes to defend the abol-
tonss for their change Of base" The former dsunon-
ism Of the sboonsts he heir effort to break the
Union was only means 10 end-the abolition of slave
ry" Now however, the abotonsts favor the Union be-
cause to uphold it in this struggle for existence is the
readiest way convert the nation into aboioniss and
secure abolition. Following out the same line and the
same logic Mr.. Phillips and his party must staud
ready for still another change For in case the Union is
likely to be restored without the universal final imme-
date and total abolition Of slavery, he must necessarily
oppose that contamination ard resume his origins, ground
Of dsunion 10 all this, Phillips pulley is directly the op
posite Of the policy of the President who proclaimed that
the Union the foremost and final object sought for
IL would never have been very safe for Wendell Phil
lips take up HIS abode in Maryland Kentucky Missouri
Tennessee Louisiana but we fear that at the present
time or since these region, and States within our
army hnes it would be less safe and comfortable
than formerly For the national authorities there compel
white folks to take oath Of allegiance quite ocompat
be with such sentiments those osentatousy avowed
by Mr.. Philips.-N Y Times
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ARRIVAL FROM NEW ORLEANS.

NEW YORK, AUG. The steamer George Washing
ton, from New Orleans the lst instant h arrived at
this port She passed the 4th instant the steam sloop
of war Richmond, bound North. Among her passengers
is Brig. Gen. Dwight.
Ex-Mayor Sth. of New Orleans, had arrived there.
having been released from Fort Pckens and ex snator
Leefe They had been at Fort Pckens since last Ssptem
Der.
Gen. Herron's command b I'D arrived at New Orleans.
The flagship Tennessee had arrived at New Orleans with
large numbers of nvads from the rebel garrison at Vcks-
burg and some fifty registered from ST. Louis Her des-
tnation is Mobile She reports that the Monitor Ne
osho was at Vicksburg The Usage was soon expected
Ths Choctaw and Pttsburg blockadng the river.
stated that important military and naval expe-
dton is on foot at Vicksburg under Gen. Grant. Some
dozen skeleton negro regiments are organizing
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PROM CHARLESTON AND NoRrlI cARoL1NA

FORTRESS MONROE, AUGUST I0-All Of the Rebel
officers and surgeons confined prisoners of in Fort
Noriok-upwards Of one hundred and twenty-fve-are
being transferred to Fort Nc Henry
The steamer Nelly Penz arrived this morning from
Stono Inlet Capt4in Phillips reports that he left there
last Friday, at which tune the siege fayorably pro-
gressng and the officers and in fine spirits No
news Of Importance TO report
The steamer Peconc arrived from Beaufort to-day and
brings mail The following is received from our corr
spondent;
"NEwBERN, AUGUST 9--The Unioniss in Eastern
North Carolina to hold in few days great
venton for the purpose of invoking the Government
send sufficient force into this Department occupy
Raleigh, Wilmington, and Weldon, in order to force the
Rebel army to abandon Virginia and thus store these
two great States to the Union at once"
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MOVEMENTS OF GEN. MCCLELLAN.

1t having been teegraphed that Gen Mcclellan would
arrive at Sag Habor Long Island the 7th instant on
his way to East Hampton, where he proposes passing
couple OF weeks with his family hasty preparations were
made for bis reception at the former place. The few yes4
port hostedther flags and the wharf was crowded
with spectators.
On landing the General received with repeated and
hearty cheers, and he had difficulty in extrcatng himself
from the congratulations with which be followed The
stage in which he bad taken his last suffered
to proceed but had not moved than dozen yards
when it was again stopped bya returned volunteer who
had focght under the General at Fair Oaks and who az
ter addressing him words Of congratuton and en-
couragement, wound up with energetic demand for
"Tbree cheers for General" which, it is need
less to add given. The vehicle then allowed to
proceed the groups along the main cheering as it
passed Among the significant features Of this reception
the hearty participation in it of several leading Re.
pubcans who hal formerly distinguished themselves by
their hostility to Mcclellan.
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THE DRAFT IN THIS DISTRICT.

The draft for the District of Columbia was continued
and concluded yesterday embracing the enrolled names
OF the cit zens of the Eighth Ninth Tenth Eleventh, and
Twelfth subdistricts The Eighth and Ninth Sub-dis-
trcs include the whole city Of Georgetown and the Tenth
Eleventh and Twelfth comptse the residue Of the District
of Columbia ofths number drawn in the city Of George
town 800 white and So colored. In the remaining
sub districts the whole number Of persons drafted amounts
to $50 Thus the draft for this District has been finished
Good order has prevailed throughout all the proceedings
attending it, 1t 10 stated that the Board OF Enrolmeot
will meet at the City Hall Monday morning next, at
nine o'clock for the purpose Of hearing applications for
exemption,
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FROM MEXICO.

Vera Cruz advces Of the 10th of July report the death
of the American Consul on the 18th.
No American or English vessels Of war were on the
coas aud the French vessels said to be sezinp all
vessels, English or American. On the 8th French side
wheel steamer arrived at Vera Cruz with English topsa
schooner in tow, which captured 10 the Rio Grande
with Of arms valued at $500 OO0 intended for the
Texas rebels, though the cleared from Liverpool
for Mstamorss Her officers report FIVE more vessels
loading for Matamoras
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DEPREDATIoNs NEAR WASHINGTON

On Ihursday last wagon train, consisting of about
twenty teams, captured by party of gueras some
distance this side of Fairfax Courthouse Upon inor-
nation being given at the nearest post portion of our
cavalry started cut in pursuit and recaptur,d the whole
OF the train the enemy dispensing the cavalry
came in sight The depredatiens in the vicinity of Wash
ingon have become frequent of late and would
to call for repression by the exercise of greater vigilance
the part of the officers charged with the defence of the
outposts between here and Manassas
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A MILITARY TRANSFORM IN pIsTREss

PHILADELPHIA, AUGUST 8-The steamboat Commo-
dore, from New York for Providence, with the Forty
second Massachusetts, Regiment board went ashore on
Sunday morning orthwest of Point Judith lighthouse
The steamer Delaware, from Providence for Roundout
went to her asssarce and lying anchor near her,
On heading south boat from shore reported th, she had
sent to Newport for assistance