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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-10-24

Fbem-Eafi Bus.eils Assurance to
Ml. Adams.


The British Government t1 UriH.
Tbem-Eafl Rus,cils Assurance tb
Hg. Adams.
Tie London Post says sgme doubts
have been cast upon the statement which
We made 3 few days $40 with reference
20 tie steam rams IN course II cons,Tuc-
ton at Mr.. Laird's yard. We can
only repest our certainty Of is accuracy.
Toe government. has gwen notice 20 the
builder ihst the ships will not be allowed
to leave the Mersey and il it is found
that their construction is contrary to the
terms Of the Foreign Enlistment Act they
will be seized As violating its provisions
The London Shipping Gazette still
thinks that il the steam rams at Liver.
pool are detained. it can only be by q
stretch Of authority for which. Of course,
the advisers of the crown would be held
responsible
The London Herald. of the l2,h inst.
in a leader, says: We have good rea.
son TO believe that government has COM
mjtted an overt act 10 the affair of the
steam rams built at Birkenhead We
are informed that Earl Russellon Wednes.
dsy dispatched by written mlssiye pos
tive order to Messrs. Laird TO prevent
these vessels leaving their yard without
an ample explanation of their destination
and susAiRgble reference to the owner
or owners for whom they are constructed
From the London Post government organ
The Foreign Enlistment
act makes it misdemeanor TO equip, or
Fl out, or arm vessel otwar in an Eng
glish port, with an intent that it may be
used against government with which
the Queen is at peace, and it authorizes
the seizure of any ship so fitted out in
contrayention OF the statute. But the ia
tention must be proved, and the govern
ment cannot, as has been preposterousy
suggested. call on Mr.. Laird to say what is
going to be done with the vessels he is
building. There must be proof of the
intention Of the shipbuilder. and we pre-,
sumo the government has been furnished
with evidence which, in the opinion of
their law officers. justified interference
with the ships Whether that evidence
will bear cross examination is quite an
other thing and, for our own part, We
are free TO admit that the Foreign Enlist.
ment act, so far as it prohibits building
shipsof war, is almost imperative, but
that it was the duty Of The government,
with aug evidence before them jusli'ying
III" proceeding, to take the steps they
have taken with regard 10 vessels the
building Of which appear to have been
conducted with much unnecessary mys,
terry, IS. we think. beyond dispute, aud
it is not, rs far as we are aware, disputed
except IN party sense and with a lac
lious object in view.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE.
HEADQ'Rs SArAS's DIVISION.
October l7th, 1861

Special Orders No. /.
|. Whereas, lis Majesty is now upon earth
on recruiting service, he informs me that he
has enlisted several thousand sxtortioneys
and they sre ordered to report for duty at
these headquarters, as soon as they have
served his Majesiy's purpose on earth,
II 1t ia further ordered that large
amount Of Birthstone, and several thousand
barrels OF Captain Tfayis's Greek fire be pur-
chased for the use of this post. to be paid
for in Confederate money and ShiDpasters,
as the recruits arc known to have plenty, aud
are expected to bring il with them when they
come TO report
Newspapers throughout the South are re
quested to copy one time, aud send bills to
these headquarters.
BY order OF
PRINCE BEELZEBUB.
Chief of Staff
aud Ordnance Officer.
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EAID NUMBER TWO.

The enemy 10 strong force crossed Big
Black on Thursday, 5th their numbers being
estimated ct from eigh, to ten thousand, and
composed Of infantry, cavalry and artillery.
sear Brownsville on tue 18th, Jackson's cav
airy met them and commenced skirmishing
With the view Of retarding their progress
until proper preparations could be made by
the military authorities to give them warm
welcome
The fighting on the 18Th 10th and 18th,
was varied and exciting The enemy, out
numbering our troops three 10 ore, advanced
but few miles each day. Our gallant cav
airy, assisted by the equally gallant compa-
Mes connected with Kings and Croft's bat
teres, disputed every inch of ground, and
dealt death and destruction at every. turn of
ths road. The booming of Grtllery awakened
the echoes through the hills and ho0ws for
miles around, whilst the clatter Of small arms
ceased scarcely at all
On the third day the enemy5 advance had
reached within three miles Of Livingston,
whore they encamped for the night, our troops
being between them and Livingston That
night We Sdpposs tLev,got .uformation as 10
what was going on, ana prepared for . rapid
retreat The next morning they made feint
bnt were handsomely ropuiscd by our troops.
The retreat was Immediately commenced at
double quick, whilst our hoys followed
them up closely, constantly firing into their
rear with rife and cannon nor did The prr-
snit cease natil The enemy were driven across
Zig Black.
The Confederate troops engaged were
under the immediate command Of Gen Jack
son, who is said 10 have exhibited all the
cool courage and judlciouS management Of
the veteran COMMANDER Ia ;he hottest Of
( the battle, AL wherever lja presence WAS
needed he was to be found.
X Gen. Writ Adams, in command of CosbyI
brigade, is Sid to have done GOOD fighting
together with General Lorans command,
/ they fought all day 81. StraigAt Fense creek,
and although the enemy charged four times,
they were four times rcpulacd and held in
check,
General Whitfield with his daredevil Tex
ans distinguished themselves with their &C.
customed reckcssncss they pitched in pro-
miscuously and dealt heavy blows wherever
they went 1t ia eulogy enough to say the
far famed Kings hottsrv cro,, u,.,o,,.; ,,,o
tanned its exalted renutstion croo,s hat.
terry, we are informed did snla,dialr Thai
shooting. their cop-ar. and endurance on
titles them to the highest nrsiso Tocsr
and his mon fo,,ouaa o,a, sonah.S,,..u -.
,o,. ro. ba8 o.,,.s .,,.;
~. .,oon, ~
% hon.a ,.:.-.-
tto -, ~ 49, " D'''' % ND"'''''
pha or.aa. H., 49,,
=. $500 1912 , ""sV Iou' " 'ne enemy
We are informed they burned some private
ieS'uences' grist mills, &C. }. II. Chesthams,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-10-24

Our FUTURE FOES A Washington
correspondent Of the New York Times
says:-"lt is the opinion Of eminent milj>
tary msn here Gin Washington that COZ
ored regiments will form the basis of our
future armies, and that the government
viii have to roly mainly on coiored troops
to finish up the rebellion"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-10-24

0J~ In reply to questions asked by cor
respondent, as to what disposition will be
made Of those soldiers in our armies whose
terms Of service expire next May. aud wheth-
er the privilege of reorganization will be al
lowed them" the Richmond Enquirer says
Gas TO the disposition TO be made of them,
the conscript law dsposes Of that question {;
they and all others are in for the war But
upon the question of reorganization. we sup.
pose that the privilege will he extended to
them Indeed, we have no doubt of it, as the
same privilege has been allowed to all other
organizations" This opinion is not by au.
thority, yet we presume is correct and so
far as we have heard Of any general express
ion of sentiment on the part of our gallant
soldiery. they expect rs much. They are Gin
for the war" indefinitely, until the last armed
foe is driven from our borders.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-10-24

IT The Yankees fear that the SEA
viii take Morris Island from them. IF
~ yards Of beach have gone si0ce tie
18th Of August. General Gilmore has
changed bis headquarters ten. to Folly
Island on ibis account.
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Diplomatic Gossip.

The New York Herald publishes let.
ter dated at Paris. which retais some
curious diplomatic gossip. The writer
atirms tina, when Napoleon seni his mes
sage 10 the Chambers, Immediately after
the attempt made by The United States
Government TO block up Charleston har-
Dor bv means Of the stone fleet. the Sc.
cessionists confidently expected that he
would denouuce it as an outrage upon
the rights of the civilized world. They
we're greatly astonished. and disappointed
10 find that he did nothing Of the kind
As Mr. Sidel. the rebel envoy had pr
dicted that he would come cut very bold
" II seems, according to the writer,
that Mr.. nidell had bubva Moequard.
the Emperor's private secretary, a man
utterly destitute Of rrincil lie, but possess.
ing much interest with his employer, to
procure the insertion of the uufriendly
paragraph in the message SIidel beliey.
Ing that Mocquarl could bring this about.
and The latter, showing him what he
published was rough draft Of he mess
aye, which was rs hostile towards the
United States AS could be desired ---
Slidell was so elated with this, that. as
above stated. he boosted of The good thing
coming. This reached Minister Dayton's
ears, who, knowing Mocqnarl's weakness
for money, outbid the rebe! embasssdor.
and gained a promise from Mocguard
that the message should be friendly It
Is believed that the secretary Took pay
from hoth'sicies, without ever consulting
or advising with tie Emperor. That he
doe. such things il we'll known. the En-
peror erjoyiag every joke in bis saturrnt
way hugely, and never objectlng to any
way by which his personal retsiners can
make money, so long as The State re-
ceives no injury. Whatever basis Of
ruth lAe story may contain, We are dis
posed to regard the quantity az exceed
ingly. small it is believed IN Paris ana u
a fertile subject Tor discussion IN cour,
circles.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-10-24

WBrRE WlL1F END Bacon was SCI
ling At retail IN his city, Yesterday. nj ~
per round, and we heard 81 per pound
asked for green pork, ordinary At lbal in
the market Ibis morning Is there any
cnns- tor this. beyond the exiorlione'e
spirit that prevails among tie producer,
and provision dealers? We think not
If so--if It is The result Of absolute scarci
~ in the couolry---if it is legitimate
and unavoidable God help the poor thi,
winter Bnt il Ia not neces,la!cd by the
condition Of the country. and something
must be done to put an end to the greed
desires Of the plunderers. Give them
their way to much greater extent and
they will create an army Of starvIings IN
our mids! mere terrible TO encounter than
an army Of the public enemy Who vii
propose a remedy?---Appsal, atlanta, 7d.
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ID T. ATH 4.

HILLs-ln Rutland, June Is, Mrs. MARY k.
wife OF Gilbert Hills, aged So years.
MERKlAM-ln Rutland, on the l4th inst, Ju-
LA A. DUNN, wife of T. N, Merriam, aged so
years. 80
oLARK-In Rutland, June 5, 1868, of CON-
sumption, Mrs. LovINA g. CLARK, wife of Henry
~. o,afa, ased 70 years and 10 months. She was
pared to meet her God. She leaves a large oircIe
Of friends to mourn her loss.
BUCkLlN-At North Dorset, of CONSUMPTION.
on the nth inst, FRANK O. BucKLIn, aged 2i
years.
The deceased was young man Of good abilitv
excellent habits, firm principles and uncommon
rectitude. He was the only son of his widowed
mother, who naturally looked to him for solace
ana support in approaching age, and the infrmi-
ties of declining Years. The fond mother vho i
Inus suddenly and Unexpectedly called to mourn
the loss OF her only child we are happy TO saw ia
not among those who weep without hope, for the
hhsns man gave unmistakable evidence that he
nao the fullest assurance that his "happy sprit''
was soon to wing its way to his Fathers mansion
heavens. ~ .ne
VAIL Sin Danby, June 4, sEE1y VAIL.
ESQ aged Z, an old and esteem ed citizen and
formerly member of the Vermont Legislature,
Rev. H. II. Smith. A' "
MoFFAT-In East Dorset, June S, Mr.. RonyRr
MoFFAT, aged 20 years.
Funeral services on the same day and nv tho
same as the above. AN
BuCKLIN = In East Dorset, June IL. Mr..
FRANK q. BucKLIN, aged 81 years.
Funeral services by Rev. II. III. Smith, on the fol-
loving Saturday, at Dandy Borough
CKlPPEN-In the Quartermaster's Hospital.
at Washington, d. c., May 80, WILLIAM ORR.
PEN, Of Troy, Pa, formerly of Pittsford, VT, in
the 46th year of his age.
lie mad been employed in the government
workshops for several months Mr.. Grippen was
much respected for has integrity by all who knew
MN. lie died in the communion of the Metho-
dlst Episcopal Church, of which he had been
member about eleven years. His end was peace.
WHEELER. In Healdville, May 20, Cara A.,
only daughter of Oscar f. and Arvilla Wheeler.
aged years, 10 months and days. Myron o.
died May 80, aged II years, 8 months, 2S days.
n. winner, died June 2, aged years, months
DlphtheIia has entered our onceIupbroken family
Circle and 1t has taken all our children from u.s. -
lost, but gone before
GREEN,cIn Meriden, N. H., May u, Rev.
u ana Green Pastor Of the Baptist Church in
tnat place, and recently pastor Of the Baptist
Church in Hydeville, in this county aged "a wears.
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Chlckasaw Bluff, June IL,

ohiokasaw bun, June Ill, !
via Cairo, June II.
News from the front represents that
our siege works are being pushed close to
the rebel lines, in several places. A col
islon is considered imminent.
The army is in better spirits than at
any previous time.
The rebels heve made their appearance
within four miles.
Haines' Bluff, June IL.
NO general attack from Jackson is am
ticipated.
Work is continued upon Vieksburg
from all sides.
There ore no further demonstrations on
the Louisiana side.
Near Vicksburg, June 10.
by the arrival Of the ram Switzerland,
Col Ellet, from the mouth of the Red
River, we have information of the de-
structon of Simmsport, on the Atchafa-
laya, on the 4lh inst.
A reconnaissance by the Switzerland
on the Sd, d scovered battery of six
field PIE es and regiment of Infantry
holding the shore.
The Switzerland engaged them, and
was struck seven times, one shot severng
the steam pipe The damage was repaired,
and Captain Walker, with the Lafayette
and Plttsburg sienced the battery and
burned the town aud commissary stores.
The river Is now clear between Port
Hudson and Vicksburg.
Headquarters Walnut Hill, }
Vlcksburg, l2,-Evening.
The best information credits Loring
at jackson with 5000 rebels.
Walker is at Yazoo City with 5000,
and Johnston at Canaan with $4,000.
These will be massed to attack General
Grants rear, but he holds all the fords on
the Black River, which must be crossed
by Johnston and Loring.
Rebel cavalry are constantly scouting
outside of Grants lines.
Much sickness is said to prevail in
Vicksburg, and the citizens desire its ca
pitulation, which Gen. Pemberton abso-
lutely refuses.
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Arflvat of government wagons and
stores Hs Harrisburg.

Philadelphia, June IL.
The Inquirer OF this morning has the
following special telegram
Harrisburg, June 10, Z. NJ
Over nye hundred government wagons,
with government stores valued al SO
600, accompanied by contrabands and re
tugees, arrived hcrr rom Nartinsburg to-
day.
They left NlUlinsburg at tonr o'clock
on Sunday evening, travelling very fast
The horses are very much faded.
The refugees report thai the rebel at
tack al Martlnsburg was by Il force
Of -four thousand mounted idemen. q de
tachment from The nam body of rebel
cavalry which numbers from 12000 to
$4,000 men.
Ten. Milroy held this force at bay with
but fi"e hundred men, until the govern
menl stores ami wagons. which were an
object Of attack, could be rot off heavily
loaded.
They succeeded ia escaping all purs nit,
and are safe 20 camp here.
The Enquirer las a special despatch
from Washington lated last night, which
says latest advices from the army show
that Gen Lee has pushed II very large
force up Shenandoah valley.
Gen Ewel's corps Is in advance, ac-
compaDied by ntuart's cavalry.
Gen HllPs corp, Is close behind and
Longstreet is bringing up the rear.
there no lonper seasa- I'd he anv doubt
but that Lee is throwing the whole of his
forces Up toward. Maryland and Penn
svlvania.
II IS said by some who watch military
matters closely that the next battle will be
fought IN Maryland, and perhaps on the
field OF Antetam.
Les is moving on longer line than
Gen Hooker, hat he has not succeeded in
out-marehing him very far.
Hooker was ut Fairfax curt House
this morning., hut it cannot be sand where
he will be tonight
Ii is believed that Harpcl's Ferry can
be held against the rebels.
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Rebel Troops at wcs,minsser ana
n.Mssrstossn tiarrisburgh and
Baltimore Th, eatemed,

Harrlsburgh, june IL
The aspect Of affairs, so far as can be
Judged by the reports from the border,
seems 10 be this
The corps of Gen. Ewell, Stonewall
Jackson's successor, is massed Al West
Minister, Ind, while the rest Of the rebel
force occupy Hagerstown, ANA such other
points as leave them free to operate either
against llarisburgh or Baltimore.
approximations are entertained by the
people OF Altoona and other points on the
line OF the Pennsylvania Railroad that the
rebels will strike for the west aud then 90
back to their own soil by way of Pitts
burg aud Wheeling,
The Qualifications constructed on the hills
opposite Harrisburg are considered suf.
tcient protection for the city, and an Of
lenslve movement on our part is not I'M
likely.
The panic is over here, and the people
are disposed to underrate the danger of the
line OF the Susquehannah becoming the
seat of war, though there is high authority
for stating that such an attempt NAV be
made by Gen. Lee.
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PURE BLOOD CURES.

When the bile has not the requisite qualities,
we become oostive, To restore the bile to state
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and they should be continued for several days in
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- Remember, references will be given To per-
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operaueDs of @ebeis AT Cnam bers.
burg.
Philadelphia, June II.

Philadelphia, June II.
\ special to the Philadelphia Enquirer
says that at Greencastle matches were so
arranged as to set fire to the government
property at a moments notice, but no
property had been burned up to noon to-
day Citizens We're allowed to leave Cham
bersburg at first, but permission was af-
forwards refused.
Al this late hour it is only possible to
state that every appearance indicates that
this raid If the rebels is only one of US
ual character, and does not design any at
tack upon our cities, their object being to
obtain horses and forage.
Additional artillery is on the way here
for our Qualifications ....-
The rebel force in Chambersburg have
sent special messenger to their fore $ in
Green Castle.
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TO CONSERVATIVES

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having suffered several years with severe lung
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To all who desire it, he will send a copy of the
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REV. EDWARD A. WILSON.
lS;w3m Williamsburg, Kings County. n
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

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NJ A R R lag ES j..

CkwooD-ADAMs-In Ludlow, by Rev.
Ira Persons, Mr.. A. II. LOCKWOOD Of Springfield.
and Miss MARY A. ADAMS Of Union, Wis.
SPkRRY-BR1DGES.- I'm Cavendish, juno o,
By Rev. Moses Marston, Lieut. VIM. ]. Sperry OF
Go. !, 9th Rest.vt.vols.and Miss Percy Il. Bride-
Sc of Chester.
COLVIN- FIsK-In Dandy, May 81, BY Rev.
IL. IL. Smith, Mr.. JosL A. Gown and Miss VA.
LRRIAH @. FISK.
MORGAN-HANS-In Rutland, June IA, by
Rev. Leland Howard. VAN Mass MoRoAs and iss
DELLA ELIzABFTH HANS, both Of Rutland.