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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-10-17
RAILROAD MONEY.

From the ColDmbus Republic
Il is amusing to observe how misty
people run into opposite extremes on
many subjects, but more especially in re
Iallon to money. At one time but few
would take Tennessee money; now II
commands a premium. At one time cot,
ton money was hardly pas~obIr; now i
commands q premium. Not month
since, railroad money was considered A
No. while now none, except the Mobii.
" Ohio railroad, viii 70. and oil others
refused As this is doubtless on account
OF ignorane, We present tie law uu!er
which all railroad money was issued.
la December, 1861 aud January 'Gl.
the legislature passed acts authorizing
the Mobile and Ohio. Mississippi AND
Tennessee, southern Mississippi Crn,r.'.
New Orleans, jackson and Great North
ern, Memphis and Charleston. West Fell
ciana. Grand Gulf and Port Gibson, am
the Northeast and South west rsiroa4
companies to issue bills to pass as money
making each road rhat accepted the cot.
ditions of the act, responsible for the bills
issued by any other railroad in the Slal,
The act goes on to state. as follows:
"ShouIl either Of the railroad compa-
MES authorized to issue notes to circulate
as money, refuse to receive the bills oI
any Of the roads, authorized by this act
in payment Of freight or passage on their
road, at par, such railroad company sbal,
forfeit and pay to the person or persons
aggrieyed by each refusal, double the
amount Of the notes so refused to be re-
ceived. any court having jurisdiction
thereof"
Our readers will at once perceive tia,
all the railroad money is equally GOO
each railroad in the State being cos is
ed to take the notes Of ali otbe
sued under this act,
~-~,.-While Lougsree'-
Cor THE Beng through Columbia, :
corps war stepped into store and cal
o. a a pair of boots. y pair was hanu>
Cd out and the price demanded.
Sixty dollars" said the merchant
mighty high, replied the solder
"Tell me Of anything that is no. h'go
responded the merchant, land vi"
make you presento OF the boots
"A soldiers wages, sir, promptly re
piled the soldier.
"Taka tho boots" said The merchant
and the soldier marched OF with then.
leaving the merchant quite conyincedtfA
o.he boot was On he right loot
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-10-17

The ANACoHDA AND THE LIoy.-In
the early part Of the war y great deal
was said about the anaconda plan. The
anaconda is dangerous creature, which
works slowly aud brushes its prey when it
catches its prey, but it waits Tor the prey
to come to it. Gen. Rosecrans adopts
the tactics Of the lion, which goes in
search Of the prey, selects good posi-
ton, springs upon i, and secures it. lie
is playing the hons game in Tennessee,
with the success that follows holiness
" Y. Post.
Rosecrans' spring" upon his prey
this time, says the Macon Telegraph,
turned on. very much like the bull, at
tack upon the locomotive. It wont do
to play lien any mere. Ge. back to the
snake, and creep and squirm
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-10-17

EE- The Atlanta lnteIligencer is ad.
yised that thousands of Rosecrans' men
have been made prisoners since the last
Gght and that they keep surrcndcriug
themselves in bodies Of df,ies and hun
dreds along the line, stating that they
had been destitute Of food for two days.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-10-17

Va 1t is confirmed that yel.- large rein
forcements from the Army OF tae Potomac
pave been sent to Rosecrans, b at those who
sfs posted in our army affairs are confident
'oat Suticien. numbers have been sent TO
sFagg to countersct the moyef ent
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-10-17

A FRENCH Waterloo GEsER4L.-z'r
Paris papers announce the de-. :"
Rulteire at the age of . M y'S,1 y'"'''
Tn. deceased g.o..al entered the army
!, 1907 .ad was severely wounded at
waterloo. In 1897, he was made Gene
raj Of Division. lie was also created o
Peer of France, and Was Minister OF War
when Louis Napoleon was President OF
the Republic.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-10-17

LONELINESS. What constitutes true
loneliness? Not the polished brow, the
gaudy dress, nor the show and parade Of
fashionable life. A woman may have all
he outward marks of beauty, and yet
not possess lovely temperament. 1t is
the benevolent disposition, the kind acts
aud the christian department. Il is in the
heart where meekne5s, truth, affection and
humility are found, where We look for
loyeliness, nor do we look in vain. The
woman that can soothe the aching heart,
smooth the wrinkled brow, alleviate the
anguish Of the mind, and pour the balm
of consolation in the wounded heart, pos.
sesses, in an eminent degree, true lowell
ness Of character; she is the real compa.
MON Of man, and does the work of an
angel. Il is such a character that blesses
with warm sunshine, and maketh the
earth 10 resemble the Paradise OF God.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-10-17

READ the following from late number OF
Harper's Weekly, "a journal Of civilization"
so styled
The question next arises how to hold the
conquered Ststes2 We say, let the country
be studded with forts, garrisoned by loyal
black men, vhofe duty it shall be 70 Keep
down their former masters.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-10-17

About Sl2 for each man, woman and
child in the city, or about 500 for each
voter. All Ihis is in addition 10 the in
come tax, stamp tax, licenses, ETC.; by
the General Government, and the lccn.
SEES, assessments, water tax, and the 9th.
er corresponding ouigocs peculiar to the
city.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-06-23
4 SOLDIERS RHYMING.
nv THOMAS P. NORMAN.

- see more
ALI let us not forget the men who stood up by
And for their country shed their blood, and
fighting died.
The strife OF battle still may rage around their
narrow bed,
And hostile feet pollute the grass above the
honored dead
Tnconsciously their sleeping forms will never
heed the storm,
nat tranquil wait the Trump that wakes Eterni-
tvs bright morn.
The bIoon Of life is on our brow, cur blood is
full Of fire; 81.
No task unequal to our strength should duty it
require.
Butles us not forget that we, though saved from
other deeds,
Are transitory rs the deWs and fragile as the
reeds,
To-day our hearts are full of hope-we start to
gain the prize;
Rut cruel disappointments tomorrow meet our
eyes,
Westrctch our hand to seize the flower--we strike
against thorn
While shopping to pick up gem, It's rudely
from us torn.
4 few short months ago brave boys and many
q gallant soul
With form erect stood In the ranks responding
TO the roll.
A vacant spot now fills the place they~held so
pioudly there,
And many loving heart now mourns their loss
In deep despair
A fathers hope, q mothers pride is cut down in
bis youth;
Their tears most bitterly attest the melancholy
truth
The widow with uplifted hands is kneeIing on
the sod
Her prayers like purest incense are waited up to
God
Imnloringly she asks for him eternal joys above
The Father of her orphans DEAR her first her fond
est love,
The soul OF him she cherished most has passed
beyond the skies,
While children in their grief lament and send
forth plantive cries.
Such are the ills that cruel war is spreading
through the land,
Which come not like the miser's gifts, but with
a lavish hand.
The aged. with the frost of years encircled round
their head;
The middle aged and young alike arc numbered
with the dead.
Great God when shall deluded men their
schemes of madness cease2
When shall our country once again return to
smiling peace,
And fields of beauty re-appear and golden har-
vests shine,
Andmen look from the scenes of blood to those
that are diyine2
Nay deadly rifles cease to crack and cannon
cease to roar,
And soon may hostile armies cease rerengeful
shot to pour.
Let mutual forbearance prevail through South
and North,
And LET the old and gallant flag its starry folds
shine forth.
alay every hill and valley smile with products
rich and rare,
And all reycngefnl passions pass unheeded
through the air
May our country rich in blessings appear in
coming years
Prosperity and joys succeed her present gloom
and tears;
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-06-23
TO ALL WHO HAVE FRIENDS IN THE
ARMY.
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, Soldiers

MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, Soldiers
4H& Aid Societies. clergymen, editors and others
are respectfully requested to aid in disseminate
ing the following notice, which is of interest to
ali who have friends in the army:
DIRECTORY OF THE HOSPITALS.
The Sanitary Commission have made arrange
ments for supplying gratuitously information
with regard to patients in the United States
General Hospitals at the following points (others
will be added)
Casters Observation-Disclosures information adj
dress ssOnce Sanitary Commission Washington,
Washington, d. G. Cumberland, Md.
Georgetown, ID. G. Point Lookout, Md.
Alexandria, d. G. Frederick City, Md.
Baltimore, Md. Fairfax, Va.
Annapolis, Md. Aqua Greek, Va.
Annapolis Junction Md. York, Penn.
PHILADELPHIA Department. For information,
address "0dice Sanitary Commission, No. 81
South Sizth street"
Philadelphia, Pa. Chestnut Hill, Pa.
Chester, Pa. Reading, Pa.
Germantown, Pa. Harrisburg, Pa.
Aeso York Department For information. adj
dress "OGce Romans Central Union, No. 10
Cooper Institute"
New York, N. Y. Portsmouth Grove R. I.
Albany, NY. Boston, Mass.
Newark, ~ j. Burlington, VT
New Haven Conn. Brattleboro, VT.
Western Departments. -For information, adj
dress "0GGce Sanitary Commission, Louisville,
Ky.
Columbus, Ohio. Louisville, Ky.
Cleveland, Ohio. Covington, Ky.
Camp Dennison, Ohio. Lexington, KY
Gallipolis, Ohio. Danville, Ky.
Cincinnati, Ohio. Perryyille, Ky.
Quincy, Illinois. Bowling Green, Ky.
Cairo, Illinois. Memphis, Tennessee.
Mound City, Illinois GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
Jacksonville Ind. Jackson, Tenn.
Evansville, Ind Murfreesboro, Tenn.
New Albany, Ind. La Grange, Tenn.
Saint Louis Missouri Gallatin, Tenn.
lronton, Missouri. Nashville, Tenn.
Rolla, Missouri. Vieksburg, Miss.
Springfield, Missouri. Corinth, Miss.
keokuk, Iowa. Helena, Arkansas.
Davenport, Iowa. Grafton, Virginia.
Paducah, Ky. Point Pleasant, Va.
Bardstown, Ky. Parkersburg, Va.
Lebanon, Ky. Clarksburg, Va.
Columbus, KY, Charlestown, Va,
Columbia, KY
Information will, under ordinary circum-
stances, be given to any person who may apply
for it, in answer to any or oil of the following
inquiries. Ii the application is by letter, the
answer win be sent by return mail; if in person,
it will be answered at once,
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-06-23

TsAKEN UP AsTRAY.-Came to the
- subscribers premises last fall, small red
and white Cow, with horns, white face, and
slit in left ear The owner will please come for
ward, prove property, pay charges and take her
away, otherwise she will be disposed Of accord
ing to law. T. MURPHY
Point Lookout Nd, May Is, 1866
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-06-23
PROTECTIVE WAR CLAIM
AND
PENSION AGENCY
Or THE
u. s. Sanitary Commission

AT this Office, established with the APP
4Aproya of the Departments at Washington, all
the Papers and correspondence required to pro-
cure Pensions, Bounty and Back Pig for Invalid
Soldiers and the relatives of Deceased Soldiers,
are prepared and forwarded FREE OF CHARGE.
w. N. ASHMAN, Solicitor.
MANAGERS
VIM. NJ. Tilrhman, Alex. Brown,
Horace Bfnney, Jr., William Welsh ~~-
Geo NJ Conarroe, Benz. Gerhard,
George Trott, Atherton Blight,
Charles j. Stille, George D. Parrish,
VIM. L. REIN, Hon. ]. |. G.. Hare,
II Lenox Hodge, N. D..
OFFICE. No 1907 Chestnut Street, Philadel-
phia, Penna.
Philadelphia, Pa, June ID, 1868.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-06-23

Information will, under ordinary circum-
stances, be given to any person who may apply
for it, in answer to any or oil of the following
inquiries. Ii the application is by letter, the
answer win be sent by return mail; If in person,
it will be answered at once,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-02-10
The Embassy of tbe AdminIs-
tratIOn 10 Richmond.

II it be reasonable to ask that other
means than war may be adopted fJr the
adjustment Of our natl nal strife, the ad-
| ministraticn Mt Washington inaugurated
10 treason. The publication of the corre-
spondence of Baron Mereier. the French
Minister OF Washington, with his own
government, reveals who 1t was that first
made oVertnres of peace to the rebtls.-
The visit uf BaroL Mercier to Richmond
which excited 20 much Of conjecture, was
undertaken, it 'ems, by the request Of
Mr.. Seward, for tie purpose Of inducing
the Confederate State TO send Senators TO
Congress. We quote tho language Of the
Secretary Of State as rspo.' by Baron
MERCER:
The American Minister chal 9ed bim 70
state at Richmond that the NorIa was &C
tuaied by no sentiments Of revenCa, and
that gre; satisfaction would be aif0rd,1 to
the inhabitants by the sight Of such SEM
ators as the South might consent send"
1t will not be claimed that the embassy
Of our government to Richmond in the pel
son Of the French Minister vas unknown
to the President and Cabinet before he
started on his mission. The Secretary of
State TOul1 scarcely have dared TO assume
the responsibility of acting independently
IN the matter. Whoever may have suggee.
ted the embassy to the rebels, it is un1ues.
uonable that II was approved by the Pre.i-
dent end majority Of the Cabinet.
1t was approved at 4 time when cur sue
cessses ia the field AID the ASPECT Of our
military operations gave to cur cause more
cheering promise of ultimate trium oh than
had before or has since been granted ~ us,
Then cur people were eager and confident:
our resources uuimpaired: our debt. in
comparison with its proportions, trivial;
and the loyal States incIted to patriotism
by an administrative policy that combined
our entire people in vigorous support Of
its measures.
If under such circumstances the admin
istration could send au embassy 10 Rich
moud charged with such instructions as
we're borne by Baron Mercier-could saw
10 the South we should be glad at the sight
of such Senators as she might consent 20
send TO COngrcss-is it reasonable now 70
ask that measures for peace may be under
taken?
Were the President and Cabinet "cop-
per heads" in sending Baron Mercier on
such mission? Were they "tories," "trai-
tors, =" ''secesh. "tutternuts, ""rebeI sym.
1I:c:::1liiz=rA." 10 suggesting the policies that
to-day animate the democratic marty. and
adopting measures similar in spirit TO those
that are now demanded by the Conservative
voice of the nation p Chicago Times.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-02-10
From CIncInpa1I.


1t is known that Morgsn and his rarty
are raiding it throughout Southern Ken.
lucky, seiEing upon citizens end hurrying
them South to be conscripted into the rebel
service. Two regiments Of cavalry aud one
battery OF flying artillery from Rosecrans'
army are en route from Tennessee to drive
them from Kentucky.
Rpsecrans' forces are In complete readi-
ness Tor another attack and steps are being
taken for an advance IN Tullahoma, where
the enemy are strongly intrenched.
A general staff oiicer in this city re.
ceived, to day, letter from brother stat
cfIi'er opposite Vicksburg, in which it il
stated that advices from the enemy in their
inirenchments repret ent that they have lie
regimentf Of infsntry-about IS 900 men,
22O heavy guns on the Notifications &c full
batteries Of light artillery, and 3, 500 cav
airy. The letter states that the fortified,
tions are impregnatle in front, and that il
was doubtful if gunboats could success fully
destroy the city if they should get neal
enough Tor their shot and shell to reach.
The lower portion of Vicksburg is aIsr
exposed. but the enemy are now strongly
| fortlfying on all sides.
! The canal would be widened by Col
Bisseil by TO day, the 9Th, to admit Of tn,
passage ct gunboats and transports Their,
were eight feet Of water in The canal on th,
| LIST.
Grant and brother officers we're confieu
o! capturing Vicksburg aud Port Hudson
ard opening the Mississippi River. Gran
has said that he hid not wish to eac-ifie
men unnecessarily, and to obtain the great
est victory with a small loss Of life an
! property.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-02-10
The Progress Towards DespO.
1fSm,

The are now two State Leeistures and
two or more grand juries investigating into
the arrests of citizens by the Federal Gor-
erment, which. for months past. have croa.
ted so such excitement tbrnuohont tho
Union. The determination evinced to call
TO account and punish tho agents Of these
proceedings consequent upon the Demo-
cratic victories at the last elections had
caused their discontinuance for a while.
We see that in Pennsylvania thew are
again being resumed, aud that the pronrie.
tor OF Philadelphia journal has been
sIeEed and incarcerated in Fort McHenry.
and the publication Of his paper forcibiy
suspended. What the nature of his ofFeuse
is, and'Wbat the authority under which he
has been deprived Of his liberty, remains
yet to be ascertsined.@
1t is evieeDt, from ibis and other indi-
cations that the radicals are bent on nro-
oeedlng to violent extremities, and defying
the reaction in PUBLIC sentiment 80 unm,s.
takably manifested ct the last elections.
If We are entering on reign of terror, the
people ought to be made aware of it. We
see that Greeley. in his Journal, is hound.
ing on and encouraging these PROCEEDINGS
Such CONDUCT will pot be tolerated SO loo0
as We have any public spirit left amongst
US. He will have to change his tune. or 70
leave TOR parts upknowD.-M Y. Herald.
RECEIPT dispatches state that the editor
referred to By the HtidlG has been releas.
ed. The outbursts Of popular indignation.
caused by bis arrest. made the autboritias
RnbGlt his prison doors,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-02-10
Conviction for Murder.

The case of William Zlpf, indicted for
the murder of Benjamin Pickles, the nar-
tIculars Of which we published at the time
OF the murder about a year ago, has
occupied the attention of our Circuit Court
tor the last three weeks. The evidence
Introduced. though entirely of personal
character, was strong against Zapf.
The prosecution was conducted bv Stotes
Attorney Logan, assisted by j. II. OHM
Esq and the defense by A II. Convis 60,
assisted by E. c. Fellows, Esq, The coun.
sci both for the prosecution and defense
labored with great zeal and displayed
superior legal attachments.
After a5le and elaborate Arguments
from the counsel on both sides, the case
was submitted to the jury on Friday eve
ming. The jury, after an absence of thirty
hours, brought in virdict Of quilty.
The counsel for the prisoner have made
application for new trial. which will be
argued and decided during this week.
We shall forbear comments until the
application fOE new trial shall have been
disposed of.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-02-10
From the South.

New York, Feb. 6.
Rebel papers print an order of Gen w
L. Lee. dated Dahlonesa, Ga to the effecI
that be has beeu dispatched by the com
manding General to ca ptuIe deserters. tor.
les. aud corsciipts who are resisting the
lave IN Northern Georgia. Gov: Shorter
prias4 an appeal to exempts to form reserve
corps, subject to the call Of the Executive,
for duty 10 the State.
The Richmond c2r.Aannndept of the
Charleston Mercury says French Bankers
nave rendered to the Confederacy loan Of
seventy-6ve million frarcs.
A bill was introduced into the REBELLION.
gress for the condemnation to public use cf
all cotton within the Confederate States.
to give the owner a receipt at l23 cts. per
pound, seIl it to the French or English
dealers. and let the purchasers see to itsex.
pnrtation.
The Charleston Mercury, of the 29tL ult
announces the arrival Of the British steam
er Flola, from Nassau. with an assorted
cargo.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-02-10
The War In Virginia.

The Transcript has a dispatch from
Washington which says there is no enemy
10 force at Fredericksburg. Most Of them
have been sent to the Blackwater or to
H'ckAburg.- only source left behind be-
ing about Is .000-an ample number to
prevent the passage of the Rsppahann mock
at the present season.
From deserters and other sources, it has
been ascertained that the rebel railroad
communications are perfect. 10 - hours
the entire army of the enemy can be trans.
ported from any point ia the Sputh "a
F:ederIcksburg, SO they can well afford to
spare the great body Of their army from
our front.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-02-10
Democratic CITY Convention

The Democratic voters of the several
wards of the city ofJoIiet are requested TO
meet at the usual places Of holJiue eIec
uoos, on the l9.h Of February, st4P. NJ.
and nominate Candidates for Al1ermeu and
Police Constables ard appoint delegates to
attend CRY convention to be held in the
city council room, on the 2lst Of Fe bruary.
at Z. NJ, for the purpose of NOMINATING
candidates for Mayor, Marshal, Treasurer
Assessor, Collector, Attorney, Street Com.
misslunor. f,i,.e h-"istrate. and ScboTl
Inspectors. Each ward will be entirisa =; :,
three delegates. ~
JOSEPH FLICK.
w. A STRONG, Jr.,
c. FARLEY.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-02-10
The Posts Wasbiprton snec;aI sars.
From Springfield.
Special Dispatch to the Chicago Times.
Springfield, III, FL


Springfield, l1l, Feb 6.
The House has been employed to-day in
passing bills ;amongst them the bill reor-
ganizing the Superior Court If Chicago,
and the act changing the time of holding
town meetings in Cook county.
In the senate the principle item was the
massage Of the joint resolution that the
Legislature take a recess from noon on Sat.
urday, the 18th inst, to the first Tuesday
IN june. Over this the republicans made
tremendous fight. They are horribly a.
fFaid of the result Of the resolutions from
the Committee on Federal Relations, bei0g
apPrehtnSive that the Commissioners ar :
pointed therein may stop the war.
Senator Ward INDUCED in a most shame
tul harangue. upon the republican side us.
ing a brutal style of language, which dis
graced himself even in the eyes ofrepub IL
eau Senators.
Senators Green and Underwood replied
in dignifed and passionle,s manner.
treating the Senator fr, IN Cook with with
coil contempt more cutting than INJECT
i've.
Senator Mack was furious in denoupc-
ing democrats generally as ira tors, and
declaring his wish to bring Federal bayon
cts TO the North and inaugurate civil war
IN our midst. His speech was bitterly VIC
lent and intemperate
Senator Lindsay retorted that, as the
Senator seemed spelling for a fight he had
better stay with bis regiment, where he
still draws pay, and where he might have
an opportunity to find battle. Such a
skinning as he gave the Doughty Colonel
was never before heard in the Illinois
senate Chamber. During his speech
Mack let the floor and was moving out.
when Mr.. Lindsay called to him to return
saying he would not take quite all the hide
Oh. The galleries were rbropged, and
gave cheer after cheer to the sentiments
OF the democratic Senators, notwithstand
ing repeated knocks by the gavel of the
Lieutenant Governor.
Senator VanGeveer gave the Kankskee
Senator plainly to understand that such
threats would not DO brooked by represen-
tatives OF illinois freemen.
The debate was angry, fierce, and threat.
enlng IN the extreme, on the part IF the re-
publIcans. while the democrats remained
quiet. self-rossessed. and determined
Most OF the republicans finally seeded
leaving the house without quorum. sn
that the Sergeant-at-Arns was sent tocom.
pei. their attendance. Enough were
brought in to complete the quorum, and
the resolution passed. There is no doubt
OF ITS passage in the House.
1t is believed that the republican mem.
bers intend to bel, and erdeavor to defeat
legislation by this means. For this the
democracy are prepared.