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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20

DEATH or Rev. " 81. CURTIss Our last paper
contained the brief announcement Of the death Of
this venerable and highly esteemed Minister Of the
Methodist Church. He died Of Pneumonia, after
brief illness Of SIX days, contracted from exposure
during our late severest weather. in accompanying
q beloved daughter from the paternal roof to her
home in the lower part Of the State.
As is usually the case. to him Death came sud
denly and unexpected but " the grim monster =
found him not unprepared. His lamp was full Of
the oil Of grace was newly trimmed and burning
with steady and brilliant light. He met the last
enemy Of man with calmness and resignation, and
in the language of good old Paul, was prepared to
gay, u now ready to be offered, and the time
OF my departure Is at hand have fought good
fight, have finished my course, have kept the
faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown
Of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous
Judge shall give me-"
In reference to his death, truly may we say, "
good man has fallen in Israel" Whilst he was APP
proved of God before his fellow men he stood sans
pe1Ir ct reproche. He died as he had lived an
Church has lost Jealous minister society an excel
lent member. his circle of acquaintance a warm
hearted friend and his family loving and devoted
husband and father.
this humble tribute to his worth might well ex.
claim. " let die the death of the righteous, and
let my last end be like his"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20

THE RICHMOND PAPERS. --RichmOnd being the
seat of Government, almost every man who has the
leisure TO read much, desires to take a newspaper
published in that city. Many, however, desst after
the first experiment, while Others are deferred from
doing at all. One reason is, the great irregular
ity with which they received here,-the daes
coming through frequently in patches of three and
four,-and another is the smutty, blurred and illeg
ible manner in which they printed After hand
ling one of the Richmond papers, persons hands
present the appearance of roller-boy's a chin
ney-sweeps. Notwithstanding this superabundance
of ink the printing is so badly done as to be I'M
readable. One cause of this is, we pres~me, the
type used worn out and another, and the prin-
cpal one is the ink used is Confederate" and
not Yankee ink and is, therefore. vastly infe-
rior. These two wants-to wit: type and ink
show how completely dependent were--we
might almost say are-upon the Yankees for nearly
all our manufactures. There is not, so far as we
know, single type foundery in the Confederate
States and although, from necessity, ink is
featured in the South, it is very poor article.
If the Richmond papers could procure some good
ink and new type. doubtless they could he az well
printed others bnt certainly they the
worst printed papers in the Confederacy. They
are, one and all. ably edited aud furnished at low
prices. and if their propretors could make an
amendment in their typographical appearance, the
circulation of each would no doubt be greatly aug
mented throughout the Confederacy. Being pub
lished at the seat of Government, too, they might
do themselves, well the public, great service
by continually calling the attention of the P. NJ.
General to the great rregularity in the mails. We
assure the Richmond publishers that their daily
issues received here but about tri-weekIy-
sometimes not so often.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20
POLICY OF OUR PLANTERS.

As the planting season approaches, the
policy that should govern and control our
producing classes, naturally becomes a sub
Iject of much importance. Whether they
should plant any cotton at all, and, If so,
how much, are questions that will claim the
attention of every patriotic planter. While
We do not feel prepared or inclined to decide
upon the policy that should be adopted, we
are nevertheless clearly of the opinion that
the question as to whether not q cotton is
king" has not yet been fairly tested. We
are, moreover, convinced that another years
dearth of the crop will pretty effectually apply
this test; and as this is a question in which
the whole country is deeply interested we
think the planters should give it their serious
consideration. They hold its determination
in their own hands, and if they would learn
what amount of power and influence they are
destined hereafter to WELD in the world, and
especially on this continent. by the produc-
ton or non-production of cotton, is a
most favorable time to make the experiment.
Pinch the Yankees and the nations of Europe
with cotton famine, and it will have g most
wholesome influence in modifying their feel
ings towards US as well as our system of
slave labor
This can be done at this time without any
detriment to the individual or pecuniary in
terest of the planters. Any crop that may
be grown this year will command remunera-
tive prices, whether it be corn, potatoes, peas,
pumpkins, vegetables, broom-corn, any
other article of food or domestic use. All
81. a.
grow, will command ready sale and handsome
profits, to which should be added hogs, cat
tie, sheep and poultry. Let our farmers give
one years attention exclusively to the pro-
duction of these articles, and they will not
only teach the people of the North the folly
of attempting to starve us into submission,
but they viii at the same time do an inappre-
the world that we an independent as well
as self-sustaining people.
Northern publishers are now paying double
price for printing paper, owing to tho search
ty of cotton rags and cotton goods of every
description in that section are becoming
scarce and high in price. If we in the South
pay dear for something to eat, they in the
North must also pay dear for something to
wear, and if our planters will refrain from
the production of cotton another year, and
give their attention to raising corn, stock,
etc, the Yankees will sooner find themselves
strained for something to wear, than we for
something to eat. They will thus learn that
they are indebted to slave labor for cheap
clothing, cheap sugar, etc., as well many
other domestic comforts, and may possibly
learn to think better aud more favorably of
it.
We throw out these hints for the consider
alton of our planting friends. They have it
In their power to teach the world new and
important lesson in political economy, while,
by so doing, they can best subserve the true
interest of their own country We hope they
will give the subject the thought aad atten-
ton its Importance deufands.-4ppe4g.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20
SPECIAL ELECTION FOG SHERIFF..
An dates


FREpxRfcxsBGRG, Feb i5--Tse Herald. - re
18th just received. says movement g. settle pres
ent difficulties Is progressing In West flina5z The
Legislature appointed Cosaaittee u eanfex wish
those of Indiana. Kesstscky. ard ether Stas~=. a.
Louisville. in March ForeEzost sa ea1srn $50 s.
Strong. an adhersnt OF Lincoln. 2nd heretasarr ;
strong Republican The lezsl seatsrnan H. gtsz-
ton urged all bis frieads TO vase the n~macratla
ticket in November las. . save the eeautrys Crl-
er eminent Republicans are the sane eeuasa ssr
The Message was opposed b the At.aiaiouisss- r
is expected that Ohio. Ne~ Jersey. Peasss .ssaiz.
and New York. will eonsbfae is The Hssseuaeas.
The wehaxken iron-cla5 has ARRIVES. a. Fert E.ayal
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20

C-zx ByzS-A Gooe DzrSx -bei. =
small .sa-arlal of scrn 90 $50 49, - =
i Ike b-sss 70 rrsvens F2esia> e. e-i g
the h,,tle. Pa- this iaso a hiss @'ro-ss
b,ttle. wh1-h s 49, saclasss~ sSseseSs-
vss,.r-r4sher s~ves - &rink- Ma =
lsnr snoa.h eork e Sc sA.-e Fsass sars
sir Fgssl t;sht
Keep the bosrle a. a sz=-srzsHre - .
to SD deg ard tsfSrs zsi=s SCI s4e eosile
n cold ~sfeF-
The 6r<s FrePsrathoa @sY ress7are So
eral tavs. before q So u-e- II e so-r--
rrplenish the s-esered SAFE fAr reEa
Ill last fsr several Ereshs ~sseczs
change. and exen then So a. n a-4
rr.iss .hsaii D. F~,xs=-1 So a rurirz-
Il aoes sot rssu5Fe - ~ wAF=~1 49,
II warmed tcSes tie 6n~ 5ssor-
When erce Il = ua1ur wNv ~ha-A
sometimes rrqsirrs a go bes'ausr =
week 81 tSol Il can be Has5s - sArr~ er
ssx hosrs
This beer = superior TO knv ri4sr 81
beer I have ever aFtns ln-ccrni - e
child. Il taken 50 seos A. ire sas taFau-
and ret peEmilfed - sozr
Fom sore cause. 1 esanet lsl wasA
xhsn sh= al4 cora = lo-s sd "a esssa
entirely wfsh ue~ eoFm- II nRF Ae 4sT~
ard perhaps weeks I'll e gsss rtsls. as
then No tFoahle-
II can D. esvor3 ~ith sinzsE. stsssfgas-
&c. Doust allow n o. art4lsr- er lt al
fleets tbs head as does bard sitef CO s'a-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20

them if they came off second best They
know how the thing ought TO be done, but
will not impart their knowledge by that
most efficient means of instruction-example
A more cowardly and bloodthirsty set of
ours from Lincoln down to Lane, thaa the
Black Republican leaders in Washington,
cannot be found on the face of the earth. If
they knew the meaning of sensibility or
shame, they would go home and hide them
selves from public observation, instead of
presumiDg to thrust themselves upon the
notice of mankind, and presuming to censure
the only men who have encountered peril.
and to whom they are indebted for the
rescue of their Government and themselves
from complete destruction Their West
Point Generals have not only had all their
own inclin tinns to push forward if they
could, but reputation to gains and all the
incentives of military ambition. Whenever
they have permitted themselves to be pushed
" right on as Trumbull has it, and surren-
dered their own judgment to the outside
pressure, the results have been the most
bloody and disastrous defeats of the whole
war. Such were the battles of Manassas and
Fredericksburg, and equally ruinous would
have been every other Federal reverse if the
military counsels of the Lincolns and Trnm-
bulls had always been in the ascendant.
If the best FEDERAL Generals of West Point
have almost uniformly been defeated in this
war it is not the fault of their military edu-
cation, but of other causes, which the radi-
calls of the United States Senate seem incapa-
BILE of comprehending. Trumbull & Co. do
not seem to remember that it has been West
Point against West Point, and that if the
West Point leaders of the North have been
defeated, it has been West Point Generals
who have beaten them. If the Northern
graduates of that institution have not had
the intellect and aptitude for war of the
Southern graduates that is the misfortune of
the North, but not the fault of the institu-
ton. Besides the superiority of the South
ern Generals is the superiority of the South
ern soldiers, trail med to the use of arms from
their youth, and animated by the defence of
their homes, their fresides, and the most
glorious cause that ever called heroes to the
field. Above and more than all these is the
manifest interpostion in behalf of the South
of that Supreme Governor who rules the
destinies of war and peace, and shapes the
ends of men and nations, roughen them as
they will. The infdel mind of the North
may scott at such a solution of the mystic
rious confounding of their subtle devices,
and the ignominious and continued failures
of their colossal efforts to subjugate peo-
pie having not one-third their numbers or
resources; but there are closer links be-
tween heaven and earth than are dreampt of
in their philosophy, and the time may come
when they will be on this point, as well as on
sundry others, wiser, if not sadder men.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20

PAINFUL OCcURREsCE.-We learn that Mr.. 4 p
pegate's little son EDWARD, eleven twelve years
old had of his legs cut off by the cars, at the
railroad depot in this place, on Wednesday morning
last He was endeavoring either to get on or off
the cars while they were moving, fell, and was run
over by the wheels. His leg amputated We
learn, by DR.. Wright. Post Surgeon at this place.
We panied. but not surprised, to hear of this
accident. number of little boys about town, en-
gagged in kind of traf * and another assembled
Mt the depot every arrival Of cars, and had be-
come very careless and venturesome. We hope
this accident-which is not as serious as it might
have been-may serve a warning to other little
boys to keep away from the cars altogether or to
be very cautious when they go about them
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20
J. W. LAMBUTH.

No MAu-There were no cars from Jackson,
either on wednesday night or Thursday morning,
consequently we without late mail and the
&" latest by telegraph"
We have not heard the cause Of the failure of the
cars-whether they engaged in the transporta-
tion of troops, whether there has been an acct
dent but from the great quantity of rain that has
fallen recently it is probable that accident has
occurred or that the road is impossible at some
point between here and Jackson.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20

PERsoNAL---We had the pleasure of visit on
Tuesday last from Capt. B. F. Cassell, of the Con-
federates," from this county, who is enjoying a
short flrlough among his friends at home. 1t is
the first time Capt. C. has been absent from his
post since his company left here in July 1861. The
Copfederacy has no truer better officer, in his
sphere. than he. We glad to see him looking
in such fine health and to know that his spirits
bouyant. May his brief visit to his home and
friends be altogether pleasant.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20

DEsTIrUTroN.-From the number of dirty ragged
il altogether probable that there are greater num-
Der of destitute families in our midst than our cit
zens aware Of 1t is painful sight to see lit
tie children in the street, during such weather as
we have had this winter. barefoeted, bareheaded
and almost nude 1t is true. there is an 0serseer
Of the Poor in each Police District in the county
whose duty It is to supply the destitute with sufi-
Gent food to keep soul and body together. But
this is not sufficient to prevent actual suffering
some instances. II is The duty of every citizen
especially those who are blessed with abundance
of this worlds goods-to inquire into the condition
OF the poor, and to that are absolutely
suffering for the want of food and raiment.
While we have disposition to impose every
duty upon the iadies-while know that they
have done, and are doing much to alleviate the
suRerings and distresses growing out of this war
We would humbly suggest that it is a mission for
which Woman is peculiarly fitted. to ferret out
cases of restitution and bestow charity and benev
oleuce where those kindly and christian offices
needed. Let the ladies take the lead and our word
for it their efforts will be warmly seconded by their
husbands, fathers and brothers.
An earnest inquiry into the state of our society
will reveal the fact think, that there is wider
Geld for the exercise of those higher attributes of
our nature, than any one has supposed.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20

WHEREAS. Ls.tsrs ~ A3atals-rssi ,--
w Nth ths Wti1 anseNef. en- go es.a.f
81 EnWARD TAEET 8ec'8- Wure rraHerf
sss ehs u1gissSi-sasl - tks Eresate t'e-zt es
Mafissn cenurv. Sesae ef Nl.~a-ssrFt. - he
February tsra. A IN t-s& thrreef -
Now. AZ rsrsoss ia1rtead o. ra-4 4Hces.rrt
A. requested o. eer1s fsF~ard as saass Eas
nasut ard these kas5ue ctt.ms s-aEs1 r.e
estate zry keFshv reseafre9 sa VI sees st~ strar
ana has. tha-n re.ri~lered sa th@ ulsaErr ars
wl4hin th~ tiase rrv-rrlt@4 - las - GAS
wlll e. fsreErr barred
LEWtS ~ THOMSON
F~h % a~ER @E AaHnas. rlrH~
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20
Aduaini,fratar,> sale.

DY vsrtas " . treree - rha Fr..ss-s c-r-
Id - Nazszea rnaasE $50 e4 Nt-sssss Ft-
na.ie e. the Eg1Faary tsrus, a g. l-e3 thera
a. the ua,iaF-f rzsf. Alrl1i,.-a1rT 80 tte es
saar Of EfwarA Ea-rs. daeeass4. wsa -ea ta
The hszbes, biza-l. = tlz las -eszsaaee et
sad decrassd. OF
Tue~aay. Stth Narch. I~sa-
On a credit ualil tAe ID 1sazasF. ia. 49, go
pertshah1r rrnt-seav - sat& .segrsirrs. rstn-a.r
snr 81 NCLES. CATTLE muks>. CefzN saf
FODDER HWEr~ EE8ULn an AEEHE IN
FURNITURE EAENfSG rWFLzNt.N -
g. A1~a 81 thx ssase zzse- zlN e. usa-sas
oet fer the talanre - the Fear. Hhe taaa aa4
haa-s- % 18th tke Asuas AL Sal FtsEes
th~ t41t~r eonEiasaaas a. go tara-ws 1a4 aE
sane tim~ win - hir~3 aal. E=s cg ga
NEGROES. ~ abs sa.sae~ - far sssr-
l. ~ TH0NESuS. A8u.F.
Frb -. Isl a
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20

. THE MIssIsslrPIAs.-Aftera an absence from our
table of several weeks. we are glad to welcome
hack the Daily Mississippian again since Sunday
last. We hope its nocturnal visits 20 sauctum
may not be interrupted again while it is published
from any cause whatever. We missed it greatly
during the interval of absence just mentioned.
The Daily Mississippian has been much enlarged
recently, and is published at 81 so per month-not
a high price by any means when we take into con-
siaeration the price of everything else.
The Weekly Mississppan is mammoth sheet of
nine long columns. ttoo large) and published at
SIS per annum. Too cheap by at least two dollars.
But thus it is-editors and printers work cheaper
than any other class.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20

RAILROAD ACCIDEST.-We learn that the cars on
the Southern Railroad somewhere between jackson
and Vicksburg ran off the track, few days since,
killing one young man instantly. and wounding
several others. So dangerous has it now become
travel on this road especially betwe the points
named that many persons deferred from doing
Private conveyance is the only safe mode
of travelling between Jackson and Vicksburg.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20

A "wee bit Of boy" asfonisbei rs
mother few days siaee. She had &C.
cssion to shsstise him slightly foF seue
offence he had committed. Chariev Szf
very quietly in his chair Tor some rims ~
forwards. no doubt thinking very pro-
foundly. AT lsst be spoke cat thus {
"Muzzer. wish pad get aHuurz-E heuse-
keeper. I've got tired seeing yoa soaa3 i''
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20

TIE RAIN IT RAINETH EVERY DAY'-On any
day between Saturday and yesterday we could have
quoted the above with entire truth. 1t not only
rained every day but the rain fell almost ncessant
ly, and at times the fall thereof was like the falling
ton Of country must be greatly swollen aud all the
lowlands completely submerged.
On Thursday morning the sun came out glorious.
ly, and, after obscurty of Eve days, was joyfuy
greeted by all.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20
Peace ResoIntion. IA the New Jersey
Legisfa1ure-

Strong peace resolutions have teea IN
trodueed IN the New Jersey Legislature pro-
posing TO appoint commissions 70 EAcA-
mond to ascertain whether the Csatrslerate
States viii consent 20 re-aasra Aaheslsa o.
the Union, aud recognize tos Censsisattca.
If not, on what terms peace can be resserv4-
A series Of vigorous r~soint5oas wxre also
iutro5uce1
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20

!, CAPT. s. HLLYER.---We have heretofore mad
vertently omitted to mention that this gentleman
for some time Assistant Qaartermaster this post
had been removed hence to jackson where he holds
forth still as A. O. NJ Capt Hillyer is most com
petent officer. and in his business intercourse here
gave entire satisfaction to the public. We never
heard complaint against him. We wish him a
pleasant time, and equal in his Office at the
Capital.
here, under the superintendent of Mr.. A. j. Brans-
ford. Persons having business with that depart
ment will call at the store-room formerly occupied
by w. A. Steele 4 Co.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20

Awag said of a woman Sho hai CD
tanned divorce from her Husband b.
cause be had bald head. which Re co
cealed By wig during The p~Fis1 q
urging his matrimonial sait ard the con
summation of the bargain. tbst tn CA
summation OF the bargain. that she wiy-
gled out OF uedloek On = bad Assanp-
fr0p
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20

4 GOOD salary wiii be paid q a rezsoa
~ not liable 70 eonscrsptsQa or Maaitiz ser
vice, TO 60 into the Issh Hiss Resl2sat-
Apply az this ofice.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20
CITATION
TuE STATE go MISSISSIPPI
MA4t.@n G@@mHF.
8y the PROBATE coazt - 50 coaasY

BIZ the FEoease CozEt - Aal3 Cca1EW
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Nav 8 laHfwrsa. Aazaaaassr4trsx e 4stz u
Caldwell. erc~s~ess. faF l~arw - -~z4 r~eaan
lzsts as~estes4 - $50 rezszassa. hs2sa<tHx 49,
the e.saze - sas3 a-eeMsaA SD - - saasr.
IL any yea eAa. wty sai4 Aaast $500 sez 49,
sid
MRtm~~~. The Na@. WILLIAM
: RAfLEN. 1assr~ 81 fsstsses af
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D. Dr. AIAEN. Ca
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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20

The object Of these meetings is TO collect funds
TO assist me IN returning to my work in China.
Also TO collect funds to assist Mrs. Lambuth in her
school. And hope good sisters who feel in
terested in this work will lend us a helping hand.
want, also TO try and collect something to edu-
cate the two Chinese boys, until Centenary College
opens. when they will enter there to complete their
education.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20
WANTED F03 BE Amy

DORh and old Bzeon-Ssap anr IA few
All persons having sh@ aaaEs arriesez =
sell. will call on the Connlsszry e. thi. De-
parruent-
". y. MeRRIEETuER
Jsc- 20 II C.rs &ArS
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20
> CITATION
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Lest. decezsssi. hss sd 49, E1sl erresa1
18th @asa s~sHf~ - rhe EraAasa esnrt af ~aa4
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he l1sA 4as - - uasnsk. ank 80 fa. Nata-
item nn8 ai.ewsue-s. aa8 a. 80 a1srhsrzea -
resn aaa w1er~ va ska airsu4 a. ea1zssl
he s-msw. if sos ~s~ Fr#P~F
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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20

81 Some Of the best Yankee Genera Is have ex
pressed much soiicitude in regard 10 the Yankee
regiments whose two years term of service expire
in April or May The first thirty-eight regiments
from the State of New York will go out of service
in May and among these, it is said are some Of the
best regiments in the Yankee army. The Herald
says Congressional action will be necessary 70 re-
store to the army its best officers and men after TIE
period mentioned
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-02-20
MISSIONARY MEETINGS.

here will be Missionary Meetings held at the
owing places and Sabbaths 20 wit:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-02-25

A detective officer arrived in Washington,
yesterday, having with him a Confederate
mail, among which were large number Of
letters directed to prominent personag4 i'll
Richmond which was captured at Leonard
town: Nd, last week, together with the car
rier, who is in custody at that place. The
same officer last week arrested a man named
johnson, doing business for man named
Wieron1ycr, in Leonardtown, for selling goods
to persons, knowing that they were intended
for the Confederates. johnson is under arrest
at that place, and the store is in possession Of
{. S. Government officers
The Washington Chronicle says the great.
est apathy exists among the free American Cit
liens Of African descent in the district, on the
subject of enlisting in the black regiments. =