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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
Texas Affairs.

We have received files Of Texas papers, says the
Southern Crisis, to the I'd inst. The from
that section is meager and not of great importance.
The most important matter we find in the Hous-
ton News, of the Cd inst, is order from General
MagrudeT in relation to the expectation of cotton.
General Magruder says it is impossible to sustain
the army on the Texas frontier without purchasing
with cotton, supplies brought from foreign coun-
tries.
He has therefore granted to all persons the priv
ilege of transporting cotton to the Mexican frontier
The cotton is to be valued at 500 per bale and i'm
porters of supplies or goods viii be allowed to ex
port cotton to the amount of the Custom House
value of their original invoices at the port of entry
with one hundred per cent. added.
Government agents and the people alike are to be
governed by these rules, and supplies of goods i'm
ported, if imported to enable the importer TO ex-
port cotton viii not be permitted to leave that de-
partment.
By this arrangement it is to be hoped that sup
plies of provisions, goods. wares and merchandise
will be easily and abundantly provided for the sold
iers in that section.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
VICTORY AT PORT HUDSON.

We are indebted TO Gen Pemberton, says
the Crisis, for copy of the dispatch received
by him from Gen. Gardner, concerning the
gunboat fight at Port Hudson, night before
last. 1t will be seen that our victory was a
brilliant one aud demonstrates the utter in
efficiency of gunboats against land batteries.
when manned by brave and determined sol
diers. The Queen of the West and the Webb
now have an opportunity, which we have
doubt they will speedily improve, to add
two more valuable boats to our musquito
fleet. The following is the dispatch:
PeRT HupsoN, March 18th Thirty six men
and one midshipman. of the destroyed frig-
ate Mississippi, were brought in by our cav
airy this morning. Several of them severely
wounded.
To LIEUT. PEaBERToN
The gunboat fight lasted heavily from
eleven to two. All came up within range.
The Hartford and Monongahela passed up,
crippled. The Mississippi burnt and
the Richmond was disabled and sent back.
Our loss IS small. The land forces have
advanced, but all is quiet this morning.
FRANK GARDNER, Maj Gen.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
TIE SITUATION.
From the Chattanooga Rebel. 18th.

From the Chattanooga Rebel. 18th.
The news which comes to us from ev-
cry quarter is of a cheering description.
We learn from gentleman just from
Charleston and Savannah, that the OPP
are for the moment quiescent. Many
persons express the confident belief that
they have been abandoned altogether,
with view to the union of an immense
land and marine force before Vicksburg.
In this opinion we cannot altogether
agree but there is little doubt of sessa-
ton of active demonstration along the
coast. May not Mobile be the next
point of attack.
Without some active movement with
in the coming week. the nature of the
wind and current will set the naval pro-
jects of the enemy very considerably be-
hind.
With reference to the campaign in
Middle Tennessee. the enemy can save
themselves the trouble of speculation.
and rest assured that Bragg's army is in
better condition and better organized. is
larger, healthier and more bent upon the
mission than it has ever been. Mur-
freesboro was great fight but the next
one will be still! greater one. Van
Dorn's great exploit, the capture of a
whole brigade, and decentralization of The
whole division, is the signal and initial to
our forthcoming operations.
The enemy had made or rather is re-
ported to have made. an advance in two
directions. The one towards Triune,
the other towards McMinnville, occupy
ing Woodbury. on the way.
Our people are on the watch.
Van Dorn's prisoners have reached
Shelbyville. "a fine looking lot of blue
birds" writes correspondent, land ey-
cry one of them sick of the war"
There are vague rumors. as we go TO
press, of diminishing beyond Shelbyyille.
We credit none of them.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
BY TELEGRAPH.
Special to the Daily Mississippian
GREAT VICTORY At PORT HUDSON.

PoRT HCnscS. 18th, A. A.-Bambardnent
commenced at P. NJ yesterday and continued mp
TO P NJ. Enemy fred slowly. our batteries did
not reply. At Il O'Clock last night most desper-
ate engagement took place. The enemy endeavor-
ed TO pass batteries under cover of the dark
ness. The firing was most terrific and lasted fully
two hours. Que gunhoat succeeded in passing, in
q damaged condition The sloop of war Mississip-
'pi set fire ard burnt to the waters edge in
front of orr batteries. One large vessel was COM
pletely riddled aud third one badly crippled. and
with the rest driven back. At2 o'clock the enemy
withdrew. Our victory IS complete and glorious
As far known casualties part. The
boat that passed is doubtless so disabled to
der her achievement fratless.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
Ba.tie Imminent in Middle Tennes

Nashville dispatch says Van Dorn's forces
have retreated South and reported to be across
Duck river.
Rosecranz has given notice TO all persons who
cannot give assurance of their loyalty. to hold
themselves in readiness to go South of his lice in
ten days.
Thirty deaths have resulted from the recent ex-
posion at the cartridge5faetory Browns Island.
CHATTAsooGA, March l4--All quiet in front to-
day. 1t is believed here that battle is imminent
in the neighborhood of Tuahoma.
Light skirmishing yesterday between cavalry
and Yankee foragers, the Murfreesboro' road, at
Old FosterviIle
Fifteen Yankee deserters, who gave themselves
up on the Mississippi river. arrived this morning
by the Huntsville train. having walked from Oko-
Iona to Huntsville. They all Kentuckians.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

~ Deserters from Baton Rouge are
constantly coming within our lines. Yes
terday two were brought in. and they
report the enemy making preparations
for an advance upon this place. Monday
had been fixed as the day for the move.
We have been looking for them for the
past week and are somewhat surprised
that they have not already attacked MS.
Their reluctance can be traced to the
fact that they regard Port Hudson as
a slaughter pen. and they are anxious to
avoid it, long as possible. 1t cannot
be long now before they must make some
movement Port Eadsoa Meas.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

Aud now, gentle reader, if yoa have been kind
enough to follow me thus far, y9a may ask why
have written thus7 Well, will tell you. These
men are public men. they pursuing policy in
jHrious 10 the Confederacy and that VIII bankrupt
the State. They have been appealed to over and
over again, they shut their eyes and stop their
against argument, reason and entreaty, and to
make the -" CALLED jades vince we try mettIe of
another kind. viii It be potent for good aud the
right! We hope 80. ZERo.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
Attachment Notice.

Robinson. Mayson & Go. Attachment 10 tls r
Vs. cult Court OF N
BRAN DAVIS. County Miss st i.
6i4Istayus Smith and of said plaintiff. a.-.
Charles DuiIre. snid defendants. f.r
Partners. trading nn- hundred aud a1g-r
der the name and style dollars and u.nei f.I.s
OF Davis, Smith & Go. aud casts o. suit
NOTICE is hereby given % said defc1dU., 81
~ a writ OF attachment issued against t-.-
tate. rs above stated, Oh the 18th day of luiy A..
1852 and that unless the said defendants l.-
in said court on the fourth Monday Iu Nu.l tI
il being the 23d day of said month, and p.l.
said action judgment will be given against e.
and the property attached vii he sold.
Attest }. c. RICH ARDS, Cist
Feby 81. 1858 81
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN Camden

ON the 18th ultimo, / was burned gl.
" house and home al Camdcu. J sl
my books of accounts, but all of my l1.e
that were due to me were burned.
All who arc indebted TO me ny uote
please come soon and make payment 0r gu
new notes, and those indebted 90 ms
account, hope, viii call very soon and gas
settlement, rs my misfortune has placed
IN the greatest need of money TO support
family in ny absence in the army, wh.car
be shortly.
Ia my absence, William Davis. JAP
Camden, will be my agent and the agsr'.
my brother, Jesse " GaAord, 20 ss-5e o.
receipt for all claims due to us.
b. 5 W. GAFFJbN
Camden, Jan. !, 1868 l+
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
OBITUARY,

DIED, on the 18th. of Scarletina. MINNIE, daughte
Of Mr.. and Mrs. 7. C. Baliou, aged one year an
eleven months
g Another little angel
Has joined the Heavenly throng,
And to our Fathers praises
Another little song.
Another little sness heart
On earth has ceased to beat.
Gone from the rugged path Of life
Two other little feet.
Two other brilliant eyes have gone
To lend their light to Heaven;
Two other little hands have been
Unto our Father given.
Oh q Suffer little CHILDREN, aud
Forbid them not, said He,
For of such is made my kingdom"
And they all belong to me-"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

e. Persons ia want of articles of the
fancy order, will do well to call at Mr. Lord 5,
as be is supplied with everything in that line
and sells cheap. His store is on the North
side of the court house square.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
nra NE understand that some two weeks

We understand that some two week
ago. being impressed,with the conviction that
the state of public feeling and the alarm
among the people in reference TO a probabie
scarcity of provisions wonld Prodace deinor-
alization among the drafted militia that IN
their present organization they would pc
come inefficient, The Majer-General ufgea
upon the Governor the necessity OF chang-
ing its character to that OF a volunteer fofce
as far as practicable. He believed TINS couid
be done with a majority of those under -
wears of age and that those over that age
should be disbanded. He also proposed, as
soon as full regiments could be perfeciea'
hy a reorganization, inasmuch as all tue
State troops were now under the COMMAND
of Confederate general officers, that all the
State general officers should be at once re-
1ieved from active service. The Governor
did not regard it as his duty TO aecede to
these propositions, therefore the MAJOR Ten
eral deemed it his duty to resign, and ac-
eordingly rendered his resignation lew
days go.-AtsssssipPiaa.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
March l6, 1863.

Bra, IN our issue of the 10th instant, in an
article upon the subject of the Militia, the
following language is used: ssUnder the
representations of the Governor and Major
General these distinguished leaders, Pres
ident Davis and Gen. Johnston) taking it
for granted that the State organization COM
prised considerable number of good sold
iers who could be made useful in the de-
Tense of the country, very naturally and
properly counseled its retention" To pre-
vent misconstruetion it is proper to say that
by the above we do not mean to imply that
any Misrepresentation were made by the
Governor and Major General but in their
zeal for the militia they of course made the
most plausible and favorable representations,
which, perhaps, msled the President and
General Johnston. These representations
whatever they were, we dare say, were en-
tirely honest and made with view to fur
Their the cause. We have never questioned
the integrity of either of these gentlemen.
The fault of our military authorities lies not
so much in the calling out of the State
troops as it does in a stubborn persistence in
system after it has fully demonstrated its
utter folly and imbeclity. When three
fourths of the minute men are at home, a
complete decentralization and a total want of
discipline prevails throughout the entire
organization, and the authorities abso-
store either order discipline is it not
lntely powerless TO bring them back or re-
egregions folly and outrageous wrong to
bankrupt the State and brave the horrors of
famine for nothing2
The responsibility of retaining the militia
in the field rests exclusively upon the
shoulders of the Governor. Whether he can
ape the tyrant Lincoln small scale, and
bear up loosely under the assumption of
'stbe sponsibilityn-wh he can cling
with the same stubborn tenacity to his own
pet views in opposition to the views and
wishes of nine-tenths of the people of the
State--in opposition to the piainest dictates
of common sense and common humanity,
remains to be seen From his anteccdcnts,
we are free to confess that we have little to
hope for at his hands. But the people shall
know where to place the entire responsibility
for having a great public nuisance and eyre
gious folly fixed upon them.-Hississppta
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
Administrators Notice.

J" RE AS, Letters of Administration
W With the will annexed, on the estate
of EDWARD TARRY, decd. we're granted
TO the undersigned by the Probate Court Of
Madison county, State of Mississippi, at the
February term, A. y. 1864 thereof -
Now. all persons indebted TO said decedent
are requested to come forward aud make pay
ment, and those having claims against the.
estate are hereby required to exhibit the sam .
and have them registered in the manner and
within the time prescribed by law, or they
will be forever barred
LEWIS W. THOMPSON.
Feb. 20, 1863. SGT Administrator
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
COMPREHENSIVE.

I'VE have this day formed Copartnership
w under the style of J. j. RIcHAKps d Co
We have largely replenished the stock pur.
chased from Messrs Mostly Richards, and
have on hand a valuable assortment of
Drugs. Medicines. Oils, Paints. Varnish,
Dive Stuff Fine Medical Brandy
Whisky and Wines,
Miscellaneous aud School Books, Hardware,
DC, DC.
PRESCRIPTIONS carefully and reliably pre-
pared at all hours of day and night.
j. j. RICHARDS,
N c.. ORRICK.
ID. C. LANDER
Canton Miss March 4 1863 I2-tf
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
Administrators sale.

DY virtue of order Of the Honorable
ID Probate Court of Madison County. Mis-
sissippi made at the March term. 1863, j
will as Administrator of the estate of William
r. Covingtop. deceased, sell to the highest
bidder or bidders. on
Monday, the 2oth day Of April next,
at the late residence of said deceased. all the
personal property belonging to said deceased,
consisting of 10 likely Negroes, Horses.
Mules, Cattle, Hogs. dc.
The above property will be sold on credit
until the first of January, 1861 Note with
approved security will be required of the
purchasers.
A. MABRY, Admir-
March 20, 1863. I2-5t
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
MADISON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT.
Commences Monday. March 4th. 1868.
GRAND JURY.

Police District No. L.
Ephraim Wallace, VIM. E. Dancey,
Jackson Warren, E. F. Divine.
Police District No. 2.
A. B. Treadwell, Jno. B. Hartsook,
David McNeeley, Jno. " Brown.
Police District No 3.
Jas E. Mhoon, j. J. Nicholson,
John W. Griffin, Jno. W Boddie.
Police District No. 4.
J. S. Willis, John A. Magrr der,
Il. A. Beaie, VIM. NJ. White.
Police District No. 5.
J. H. Afford, VIM. Riley,
J. A. McMurtray, Jno. u. Henry.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

MADIsos LIGHT ARTILLERY.-Lieut.J ]. X.
KEARsEY is here from Capt. Wards Artillery
Company, for the purpose of getting recruits
lie wishes TO obtain about ten names to fill
out his company roll. All who wish to join
in that branch of the service have now the
opportunity OF doing so.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

4 SPLEEN DID article. in lots 90 '..
"a purchasers, from one pound 90 30 Hd1
Also, small lot Of fine Brandy.
S. r. CHILD-
Canton, Dec II. 1se2.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
Canton, Miss. Mar
Administrators Notice.

VIII EAS, Letters of Administration
w on the estate Of VIM. II. Covington
deceased were granted to the undersigned
by the Probate Court of Madison county.
State of Mississippi, at the March term, A.
D. 1868, thereof -
Now. all persons indebted to said decedent
are requested to come forward and make pay
ment and those having claims against the
estate are hereby required To exhibit the same
and have them registered in the manner and
within the time prescribed by law, or they
will be forever barred.
A MABRY, Admir-.
March 90. 1863. I2-6t
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
Married.:

On the Sd inst, by Rev. Mr.. Banks at Lancaster
s. c.. the Rev. WILLIAM t. HALL, Pastor of the
Presbyterian Church in this place to Miss FANNIE
E.. daughter of James Witherspoon. of the former
place.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
FOE SALE.

DC ACRES OF LAND half mile north n b
~ Court House in Canton, together viii .
Improvements thereon consisting ~ twa ---
dwelling with six rooms. hall and rear al.-T
kitchen. servants rooms, stable, corn crt q.
Also. large cistern. well. stock pond. lrcLaIt
choice fruit trees. good garden. &c. &c.
For further particulars apply ou the prepiass
WM. ". CURTIS.
.Jrn. ., 1853. 80
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

u The green house at Mt. Vernon burned
on Friday, the 9th of March The original
green house. built by Washington, was
burned in 1887, and the one now DESTROYED
was erected by Judge Bushrod Washington,
while he was the owner of Mount Vernon
some forty years since.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
Meal for the MiIIiOn!

EOME one, come all. come everybody, i-i
" get your CORN ground at Childs' S.su
Mill, on the south side Of the square
s l. CHILDS
Canton, Dec 5, 1862 45-f
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
Administrators sale.

by virtue of decree of the Probate Court
ID of Madison county. State of Mississinn;
made at the February term. A. ID. 1863 there
of, the undersigned. Administrator on the .s
tate of Edward Tarry. deceased will sell TO
the highest bidder, at the late residence al
said deceased, on
Tuesday. 9th March. 1868,
on credit until the ] ST January, 1864. all the
perishable property Of said decedent, consist
Ing OF MULES, CATTLE, HOGS. CORN and
FODDER, HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
DC Also, at the same time will be rented
out for the balance of the year. the land and
houses of both the home and Smith places
the latter contiguous to the former and al
same time will be hired out, five or six
NEGROES, for the balance of the wear
L. W. THOMPSON, Admir-.
Feb. %, 1863. SIT
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

essy- The editor is absent-all errors must
therefore be excused
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

Rev. William I. Hall having retained, VII preach
in the Masonic Hail. next Sabbath, at IL O'Clock.
A..
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
CITATION.
THE STATE or MISSISSIPPI
Madison Eouut, .

To .SaIIie J. Lott and E7izgJeH La1. et1-.
Of T.. " LoH, deceased, and bcr5 Of E.
Lott, deceased.
TAKE NOTICE, That The uuie-si--.
L administrator on the estate Of E
Lott, deceased has filed his final ae-
with said estate in the Probate Court y
county, and will. at the April term ihers-f
the 18th day of the niupth. ask for BIS
lion and alto vance. and To- be dischar--
when and where you can attend aud c1a
the same, If you see proper.
WM 3. LOTT, Adr-
Feb. 90. 1863.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
PHYSICIANS MEETING

DIR. Geo. w. Russell.
tLATE or BoLIvAK CouNrY)
OFFERS his professional services to the citizens
~ of Madison county.
He may be fonnd (for the present) at the resi-
dence of Mrs Mary r. Caldwell, five miles south.
west Of Canton. on the Jackson AMI Canton road.
February 2T. 1863
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
Arscsfan Springs.

IRON the LIST day of January, 1861 4
l. persons wishing water from these SpH-F
will have to pay 25 cents per gallon
W. =. LUCKETT
January l . la62
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

sT Read the new advertisements in to days pa
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

A Union Club has been organized in Bes-
ton, with Edward Everett as president. The
Club has purchased the mansion of The late
Abbot Lawrence for $50. 900 for their head
quarters The principles of the Club are an
waveTing support To the Government In put
ting doHn the rebellion.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

Brazil is now the chief country in the
world for the cultivation of coffee. and
yet it is scarcely century since 1t was
introduced into that region. Previous TO
1895, Java, Cuba. and the English col
onies in the East and West Indies were
the principal producers of coffee. Since
that time Brazil has distanced them all
For number of years she has produced
for expectation nearly half the coffee of
the world. and some years she even ex-
ported more than half. In 1905 Brazil
only reported 5000 bags. in 1861 2 no
less than ,633. IA bags were exported.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20

A Coop JOKE An Indiana paper
tells the following: A few days since
an extra train loaded with jsckasses was
transported over the Louisville and New
Albany railroad. The telegraph opera
tor at Salem. bov. getting wind OF II,
sent a rumor that Governor Morton, oil
Indiana. and Governor Yates. OF Illinois.
accompanied by large delegation oil
Republicans, with bands of music. etc.
would pass through at certain hour.
Immense crowds of enthusiastic Republi-
cans repaired to the depot, hats IN hand,
ready for the expected cheers. When
the train thundered in. an aged and ven
cradle owner of a pair of fabulous ears
stuck his head out of the stock car and
gave vent to long. agonizing bee haw
that fairly shook the hills around in two
minutes not Republican was to be seen
near the depot. Complaint has been
made to The Superintendent against the
operator. and he is in expectation OF a
notice to quit.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
TO Nathan r.. yYhi,,ho,
CITATION
THE STATE or MISSISSIPPI
Madison COUNTY.
By the Probate Court of said Com.


BY the Probate Court of said Con-.
February Term. A. D. 1863
To William CalslceH. non-resld,uf bei- ~ D
II. CaiF1csH, deceased.
NOU are hereby cited to he and per.,,.
IL appear before our said court. on ~ =.
dav OF March next, to answer the p4,i,;.- 2
Mary r. Caldwell. Administrators II ~ /,
Caldwell deceased, for leave to sell ..-
lands described in said petition. h,larr.-.-
the estate of said deceased. and to- show =,
if any you can, why said land should h. +.
sold.
Witness. the Hon WTIrr
J s. BAILEY, Judge 81 Probl...
s. Madison county this the So
Monday of February. A. d b.
49, aud seal OF said Court
B. X. ALLEN, Cei
Feb. 20, 1863. -
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
HISSaIUTEON.

THE firm of MOSBY & RICH RDS IS
j this day dissolved by mutual consent.
All persons having claims against SAID nrin
will present them to s. ). Richards d Co for
payment, and all persons indebted to the sand
firm are requested TO come forward and close
their accounts by note or otherwise.
w J. MOSBY.
J. j. RICHARDS.
Canton, Miss, March 4. 1868. J2-'f
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-03-20
Wanted to Hire

4 sPRI6HTLY NEGRO BOY n -
N old. Apply at this Office. ll'
Feb. 81 Ie63.