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observation in the field, as any other person,
90 not consider 1t more than simple justice to
say few words in relation to one who has so
honestly merited the promotion he has re-
ceived.
Gen. Tillson entered the field at Belle Plane,
Va.,April %. 1852, as captain of the I'd Me.bat-
terry. His military abilities were at once observ-
ed by Gems. Mcdowell and Ord, who solicited
from Gov. Washburn an appointment for him
as major of artillery. He was made chief of
artillery of Ord's division, and subsequently,
OF McDowelFs army corps, in which capacity
he served during Pope's march to the Rapi-
dan and the fifteen days retreat to Washing
ton.
During this campaign the General distin-
guished himself by his untiring energies. day
and night. l have heard many officers high
In rank and of distinguished ability saw. they
never saw artillery handled with such skill as
the batteries under Major Tillson were, during
the three days cannonading on the Rappahan-
mock, Aug 21st, 22d, and 23d.
After this campaign Major Tillson was as
signed TO duty as inspector of artillery, north
OF the Potomac. His excellent qualifications
as an artillery officer soon became apparent to
Gen. Barry, inspector Of artillery of the U. S.
army, who solicited and obtained for Major
Tillson the promotion to lieutenant colonel
cy of artillery, about the 25th of December,
1862. He has since been occupied in his du-
ties as inspector Of artillery, in the mean time
receiving the well-deserved promotion to a
brigader generalship. No man in the army
has more reason to feel proud of his success
than Gen. Tillson. His promotion in every
case has been only the reward of valuable and
intelligent military services. We know not
where he may be assigned to duty in future;
but wherever it may be, his friends may rest
assured that his already bright career will not
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Guardians Sale.

WILL be sold at private sale or public auction
w by order of the Hon Judge of Probate within
and for the County of Cumberland, on "Wednesday,
April the 18th day, in the A. NJ. IL O'Clock, at the
dwelling OF Ellen Jacobs of Westbrook in said Coun-
y, Guardian of Elias NJ, George b., Asa F. and Ar
thur Il. Jacobs. minors and heirs of Elias Jacobs,
late OF said Westbrook deceased the following real
estate situated in westbrook aforesaid and subject to
the life estate of Eliza Pickett to witt fve-seyenth
parts of three of land situated in aer
village, in common and undivided with Nahum
Pickett and Ellen Jacobs, who own the other two-
seventh parts of said land and situated in the rear
of the house now Occupied by Ellen Jacobs.
ELLEN JACOBS, Guardian.
Also, at the same time and place will be sold the
one-seventh part Of said lapd owned by Ellen Jacobs
and all the life estate of Eliza Fcket of aforesaid
land mar20 dim
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4 To the Editor Of the Press:
The numerous friends of Gen. Tillson In
this State, will be glad to read the following
extract from letter recently received from
one of his brother officers. 1t is at your dis
posal. p.
HEADQUARTERS ed MAINE BATTERY,
Camp near Belle Plaine, Va,
March l3, 1858.
very much gratifled to notice In the newspa-
pers the name Of Col. Davis Tillson of Rock
land among those confirmed as brigadier gem
erals. 1t Is not very often feel to speak Law
ishly In praise of men, but knowing as much
probably of this officers abilities from actual
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Rail Road Rouds.

HOLDERS OF the second mortgage Bonds of the
IL kennebec and Portland Railroad CO.. with all
the coupons thereon due the 10Th OF Oc-
tober 1862. hereby requested TO deposit the same
In my hands, for which receipts will be given and
hereafter exchanged for certificates Of stock in the
PORTLAND kENNEBEc RAILROAD, Ia new organ.
izdton as soon as the books and certificates be
prepared, in accordance with vote Of said Compa
ny, Nov. 8, 1862. = CUSHING,
Treasurer Portland kennebcc Railroad.
Augusts, Dec. l6, 1859. decls diff
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NOTICE.


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this country hereby ayree-That from and after this
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The tri-weekly citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-15

We Nj ibs elssaags n Tss~slas ~ sar streets
todsy. nas q A. Lssksit snA llsa. " ~ inst
Renaios sea Repre- ~nseslss f,ua thla sousiy Va ils
lee, ieglslstsfs We vsfs sad q sss fhsi bosh
Esnflsmsa vrs IN god bsslsh sod has spirits
We have. sfu - snablsd ~ The N Mi..issipplsa
Fats" reported lhslf acss In Ne session Isst pest
shd are plsaasd " And tbsy represented their con
ssi,osuss fslthfuiy a. fas We hays any means "
ladglsg.
The Militia law thsy opposed, and sndea1ofsd n
have u repealed, bot such vas the love of povsf,
tha, parties IN The s.als Government a. veil ~ the
"haageuon" !" we're 10th 10 give up every yesilae
n authority ~ power 10 command they possesssd.
and thus Influenced by internal as we'll ~ outside
pressure. the now militia Law wus passed. law Ia
A. irAught with evil In ta consequences the last
one Ia bot an additional aid 10 Lincoln aud his army
10 suhugats by starvation the loyal and true clti
Esus Of the noble State Of Mississippi The Con.
fsdsrAte States by their oonscrpt Law has taken The
defence Of the Confleracy In their hands, and they
have oE will take every means that can be spared
into the army. Why then should the State Lcgis.
lature further exhaust the producing power aud
capacity Of the State and call out the asthmatic,
rheumatic and wheeling old men Of the county,
who can scarcely live at home without the aid Of
hoarhound and owl grease, and are only lit to take
Gaze Of women and children Of the noble defenders
OF the ConfederAcy, and raise supplies for the army
In the field.
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SOLDIERS, FAMILIES.

AS long as there is Bushel of corn OIL
wheat, or pound of meat and salt in the
State, the families of those who are fighting
our battles must not be in want. tax has
been levied for their support, and commits
sioners appointed. to purchase and distribute
the provision; but this is not enough. Ex-
tortioners must not be permitted to hold
back provisions for higher prices, while wo-
men and their little ones are suffering. The
provisions must be had whenever wanted and
that at a fair price. Spectators and monop-
olists must not be permitted to buy up and
hoard the necessaries of life.
Let the Legislature at its next session en-
power the commissioners for destitute fami-
lies to press provisions when necessary pay
ing for them q reasonable rate to be fixed by
the Beard of Police and the said commissions
ers. In making impressments let q prefer
ence in all cases be given to those who buy
up provisions on speculation, or hold them
at exorbitant prices. 1t might be best, also,
to include leather inthe articles to be purcha-
sed or impressed for soldiers families. An
act Of this character would meet the hearty
appreciation of nine tenths Of the people.
A few spectators and extortiOners may COM
plain, but just let them howl on. They will
howl worse in the world to come unless they
repent speedily of their damning sins against
their country and their God.
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rhs Hsw cs@maaasr sf iss As@v "
Tsasssssss
The sssss"es " 0sa fssRG hss bssa
Gay shssss, Os lhs shosIdsn " ~ VI.
Seer " lh. sSmy does lbs mssils " ss@.
uiaad mess Rrsssislly dssssd ihaa 90
lho.s " Osssfsi Ils'dss isdssdssd
wIih lbs A'my " INA Wss, ~ all ibs liss
sod sssesislioas spfiaE ogi u lls sbsst
sfsd ssfssf lsadisT sslof n i,s shaags-
ful dams -ssigsfsslly popsla' sllh On
ssn sod msa-fs'sly sads~sd 9Th mill.
issy sspasiiy ssd isfrmsslgn -.-s,s,y
iaeb . gssslsmsn sod solder. the visiof
10 sii Ne battles. snd he vsnqal,hsd IN
soss ,-.-Oss. IIsfdss no, oaly deserves
The command. bot seems 10 BE- lhs ssv
lsadsf ihsi slfaaiaslsaees psealsfly dss.
ignals TO- that position.
The 6llouing u bic address 10 lhs o..
my 90 asssming eommandi
Soidisrs efiAs dymr y Tsss0s,si Gen.
Bragg hu been fslisVsd from duiy wnh
lhis army. the eommasd has devolVsd
upon me. The steady purpose. unaineh
Jog courage, and unsallied patriotism of
the distinguished leader who has shared
your fortunes Tor more lban year, will
long be remembered by This army and
country. lie has served 80 veil. that 10
assuming commaud. desire to say there
is no cause for Encouragement Over.
Wbslming numbers Of tho enemy forced
us back from Missionary Ridge but The
army IL still in taet--in good heart
Our losses were small. aud will be rapid
ly replaced. The country is looking 10
you with painful interest, and feels Il can
rely upon you. Only the weak aud timid
need be cheered with constant successes.
Veterans Of Shiloh, Perryvile, Murfrees.
boro and Chickamauga, require no such
stimulsnts TO sustain their courage and
resolution. Let the past laku Of itself
We can secure the future.
(signed) w. J. HARDEE
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FROM THE FRONT.

Official report of the doings of Brig. Gen
Writ Adams, shows that he and his gallant
troops have not been idle. But for reinforce
ments sent, Natchez would now have been
in our possession. Gen. Adams went with
the view of taking It, finding the garrison
reinforced he attacked the Gunboats below
the city until enemy's cavalry came out and
got in his rear. He then charged and put to
fight the whole command, killing and csptu-
ring such as could not reach the city. .
The infantry then formed and came out
against him, and he quietly retired and COM
menced shelling and annoying all boats pass
ing up or down the river, and keeping a
watch on all cavalry or scouting parties for
the city or Natchez.
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Northern News.

New York Herald Of the 9th says.
Distinguishing feature of Lincoln's message
will be his plan for the reclamation of rebel.
lous States. 1t is also reported he viii start
from the comprehensive idea that under his
Emancipation Proclamation slavery is abOl-
ished in the designated STAGES.
Advices from the Army of the Potomac rep
resents they were preparing for winter guar.
ters.
London correspondent Of Herald comedies
that Confederate agents. abandoning all hope
Of inducing British Government to release
rams, have sold them to the Admiralty.
Two thousand prisoners from Chattanooga
passed through indianapolis on the 7th, en-
route for Rock Island. Twelve hundred moss
were expected on the 9Th.
Thirty officers, mostly belonging to Bresk-
inridgs's command, also passed through to
JOhnson's Island.
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WRITING FOR NEWSPAPERS.

| Some think they cannot make an effective article
without ample space. They must have room to
spread themselves But small bullets often do great
execution. A paragraph, pithy expressed, Is often
quoted from one end of the land to the other becomes
by-word for millions. In q few piquant sentences
keen writer may hit or folly of the day, repel
argument for religion. Such an article is not light
and frivolous because it is brief. In that small com
pass may be packed tremendous Thought and power
of expression. 1t may be solid as a cannon ball,
and cut down everything before it. We beg, there
FORE those who write for US to condense what they
have to say into the briefest space. They might
save us infinite trouble. by little pains to pack
their thoughts close together If an article covers
four pages, let them write it over and compress it
into two. Ten to one it will be improved by the
change. And it will save US the disagreeable task
of criticism and mutlation. Ye who write for this
busy age speak quick; use short sentences; never
stop the reader with long or ambiguous word; let
the stream of thought flow right on, and men will
drink it in like water.
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LOVE OF READING.-Sr John Hersbhel said: II
were to pray for taste which should stand by me
under every variety of circumstances and be source
of happiness and cheeruness to through life, and
q shield against its ills, however things might go
amiss and the world frown upon me, 1t would be q
taste for reading"
Fenelon wrote II the riches of both Indies-if
the crowns of all the kingdoms of Europe were laid
atmy in exchange for my love OF would
spurn them ALL" We see by these extracts how these
great men estimate the delight of literature and yet
there are thousands upon thousands who prefer any
other amusements or occupation to the cultivation
of their minds.
People should read, but they should be careful
what thev read. Better nevc- to see book than
read that which while it excites the imagination
will corrupt the morals and ruin the SOUL
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HicHsoEB, iash The Esqul'sf lsarns
that Oss hvgss crossed Ohio d'v hssE
Ashlaad, Va. ssd maas hs -sy 10 Coo.
isdsTsss hsss II s sea isovs shes hs
-ili visll isishmeud. Tgg " hls oGssw
sho s'sspsd 9Th hi@ -sfs ssgghi ssss
bogisyill. ~ The ~, sod lodged 10 Iail
Psssldssi Llaselh'. illass.. 'saslola.
hsmbs' sisoioysd lsoops N asld, forty.
eight lhoassas whois nsmbsr 10 ssf.
viss. tOg 600.
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How TO Spin Cotton Yarns without
Cards,

Ohruf,
DEAR SIR-A constituent Of mine. Col.
r. r. Pickering. Of Marengo county, is
making excellent cotton yarns, for the
manufacture of bagging and heavy cloth
thing for negroes: without the use Of
cards. He gins his cotton slowly, so as
to throw large fakes through The hue,
which are caught in hamper basket
placed under the tlue, and taken to the
spinning wheel without pressing the
cotton.
Col. Pickering informs me that his
best spinners average eight cuts per day
Since he made the discovery he has
abandoned the use of cards, in making
coarse yarns. | herewith send you
specimen Of the yarns for exhibition.
Believing this matter OF much i'm
portance TO our country, have taken
the liberty of making this communication.
Very respectfully.
Yours, &C.,
w. Z. CLARKE.
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fsiilsg bsss fsm Msrtis'svs. g'sssatisg
bsld fssst ~ sss@y. ~hs, siasa issi siglsss.
represent bin 81 wssisss dgsf. ssss Klsrs.
pess. AZ Oasbsfaaa u 20 lsds.s 10 kls
fsss. ~ apprehension i fsls ~ him. All
hospitals aIsas 'sii,esi h.ss been s'sg,isd "
rseslgs hla weandsda-absut ais haadfsd.