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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-29

DlsTR EsslNu ACCIDEET.-A colored woman
employed Is a nurse by Mr.. Wilson, of the
firm of boteler IS Wilson. who resides near
Ninth and Ests., was Wednesday night terribly
burned. II appears that on retiring to her
room she SAT up sometime sewing, placing the
asleep, and by some means or other her clothes
caught fire.
She was entirely crisped on one side Of her
body from head to foot 1t is also believed
that she was hurt inwardly from is haling the
flame. DIR. Toner was Immediately called in,
and humanely gave the best efforts of his med
zeal skill for her relief, but without avail, as
she died yesterday about noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-29

EOk SALE-One of Mansiin & Johnson g Patent
i HOUSES; also, q light No top BUGGY. APP
Ply 70 sAmL LLOYD, No. 1874 Eleventh street,
above street au a1.StE
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Ala a-Iasa 90 tas troops sH ..-..
ans..a Doe Pra.lea. sa.r compliment
lag them, closed with the following para
graphs
When the war IL ended the hIghss.
need ofTrase viii 10 due and will Proba-
b.y be given to him who has claimed Tie
least FOR himself in proportion to Ihe ser
vice be has rendered, and the bIueresi
seif-reproach which may hereafter haunt
the memory Of any one, will be to him
who has allowed bis selfish aspiration to
prevail over this desire for public good.
United as we are in a common destiny,
obedience and cordial cooperation are
essentially Necessary There is ohlgher
duty than that which requires every one
to render all which is due bis station. He
who sows the seeds of discomfort, pre-
pares for harvest Of slaughter and de-
feat: Let your gallantfy and fortitude
be crowned with harmony, due subordi-
nation, and the cheerful support Of lawful
authority, that the measure Of your duty
may be full.
l ieryen1y hope that the ferocious wan
so unjustly waged against our coun
try may soon end and that with the bles
sings of peace you may be restored t
your homes and useful pursuits and
pay that our Heavenly Father may cove
you with the shield of His protection il
the hour of battle. and endow you wit
! that virtue which will close your trials j
I, victory complete.
Signed. JEFF. DAVIS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-10-31

NORTHERN NEWS.

At Chattanooga things are unchanged, except
That Bragg has removed his artillery from Lookout,
whcre heNad ten pieces, aud withdrawn portion
a. li4 forces.
an the 9Th Bragg threw ffen shells, wounding
tllcc men and killing horse,
Wheeler had destroyed between Two aud three
h,nired wagons in the Sequatche valley thirty Of
which were loaded with ammunition, and the re-
,uaiadcr with clothing aud supplies. Several hun
eyed mules were ran of, aud many shot. At last
a,coants Wheeler was rctreatiug to the interior
with a heavy loss Of artillery.
With the assistance of reinforcementl already
arrived, movements will soon be made TO drive
the enemy from the front Of Chattanooga. Rose
Grams was well supplied with everything bu
clothing and blankets. The weather was cold anC
eaused much suffering among the troops. v
Roddy crossed the Tennessee river on ThuSda,
with 1000 men, and made in the direction o
Winchester. Hooker has sent forward troops :
meet him.
AZ Charleston, on the night Of the eth the ret
els exploded torpedo under the bows of the Iron
SUES, NnEoWilB u kFedl VOiuMt OF water on DOAIO
putting out all the fires, killing engineer Howar
aud wounding two men. No damage was done I
The vessel. The persons who had charge Of IL
torpedo were captured.
The Baltimore American OF the l4th, learns Ga,
the rebels are in quite threatening position in Il
valley Of Virginia again, and it was thought The
contemplate an attack on Martinsburg. The NOV
ments Of the rebels below Washington indicates Il
advance OF Gen. Lee to the valley.
Adyces from Charleston to the eth rapyese
The Ironsides not materially injured, but CORE
pondcnt Of the Times says she viii probably be Sc
North for repairs. Two devils, 70 remove /
lat'nr obs'ruciers b.' t'vc5t
iN rpod ADVICE, rs te ai.I no. the re-
ipaa lasaa1eo Gs> PSI cgGt., uadcg tle lafurnce
The news fou Tie Tennessee
Macmillan alswerel he Mexican l1frts,
tha, he would accept tie throne W q FIVE a. ~
taacous expression og he population. saa III
an.ea Of the integrity ~ iHesHsu6eeee q
fcruiry,
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House and Lois zOT sale.

81. ~ THE lot and residence Of the under
aEimi signed, one Of the most desirable loca-
-4-ll..!.A tons in Canton--lot containing over
one acre. The improvements are new.
Also, lots adjoining and in rear, the former
a beautiful building lot, one and half acres,
the rear lot, two and a half acres.
Also, the office and lot between the Stone
House and the residence of }. W. Baugha.
The office contains three rooms, two Of which
are nicely finished and papered, A gooo
cistern Immediately in the rear. Lot.30 feet
front by so deep. This Is an excellent loca-
ton for dentist, physician or lawyer.
Also, for sale, il complete and elegant Sc
Of Dental Instruments, with operating chair
operating stand, lathe, rolling mills, furnace
and all implements for plate work, Also,
good stock of plain and gum teeth.
For further particulars, apply at the resi-
| dence of
J. G. KIRKP ATRICK.
Canton, Sept. 49, 1863 90 e
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A Administrators Notice.

/ ETTERS of administration on the estate
Ia ofJohn Mcdowell. deceased having been
granted to the undersigned by the Probate
Court Of Madison county, Mississippi, at the
October term, A, d. 1863, thereof
All persons indebted to said decedent are
notified to come forward and make payment,
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 foreve,
barred
DAVID Z, BURNS, Admir-.
Oct ga le65, 3t-6t
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-10-31

A despatch of the 10Th inst. from Par
is says:-The replies of the Russian gov
ernment to the notes of the three Powers
will arrive tomorrow or the day after.
The Steele publishes an article upon
the Polish question, stating that the decla-
ration of the Journal de 81. Petersburg
shows that Russia is not more acommo-
dating at present. than in July. The Steele
thinks it impossible that France, England
and Austria should tolerate the present.
positionrof affairs. They will be forced
to take one part or another, and say
PLAINLY yes or no. If England and Aus
ltria should decline to sanction an ultima
tum 10 reply to the unmeaning notes in
which Russia SCOTS at their remonstran-
ces, the other Powers will be ready to 90
1 hand in hand with France for the deliver
ance OF Poland.
The insurgent leader Lelewel had suf-
iered decisive defeat at the hands of the
Russians. Lelewel himself is said t(
have been killed or wounded, and Greko
wicz had undertaken the command Of bis
corps.
A later dispatch SAYS Lelewel was lief
dead on the field, pierced by two bullets
The Paris Poirte urges the recognition
of the Poles as beEgerents BY the grea
Powers.
The Emperor Of Russia was about t
start for a two months tour in the Crimea
and it was supposed negotiations woulC
assume less active phase DUNG hi
absence.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-10-31
c. B. GALLOWAY, M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.

I'ENDERS his professional services to the
L citizens of Canton and surrounding coun-
try. Having an experience Of seventeen years
in the practice OF his profession, he fstters
himself he will be able to give satisfaction.
He can be found at his residence, the house
formerly occupied by Col Singleton, or at the
drug store of Cassell Baughn
Oct %, 1869 34-et
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LAND FOR SALE.

| 000 ACRES, about half bottom, with
l,OOU asplendid two story frame build.
ing. 0ut-houses, Gin, Press and stables all
complete Also, l20 bales of cotton, and
40 or 50 head of cattle and corn to supply the
place, The above land il in Leake county,
Is miles South of kosciusko on the Canton
road, which offer low for cash.
L. B. STORY
Oct. "a, 1853 2ms.
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Committed

HN0 the Jail of Madison county, Mississippi,
l. on the 9th day of December, 1862, run
away slave, calling himself MOSES, and says
that he is the property of John Goodall, liy-
ing in Summervile Tennessee, and that his
master deserted from the Confederate army
at Baton Rouge.
Said boy is black, about feet inches
high, will weigh near $50 lbs, has beard
growing all over his face, and had on when
committed Lowell shirt and pants. 'tt
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, and take said
negro away, or he will be dealt with as the
law directs. W. j. TAYLOR,
Jan. l6, 1863, Sheriff.
In obedience to law in such cases made and
provided, will, ON
Monday, November g, 1868,
before the courthouse door, In Canton, pro.
coed to sell to the highest bidder, for cash
the above described negro man. ta
w. J. TAYLOR. Sheriff
Sept 10, 1863 2s-e.
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CANTON MAIL ARRANGEMENT.

jackson Mail arrives daily except Sunday, by
0 clock, ?, NJ, and s ready lor delivery the follow
ing morning. Is made up every evening, except
Saturday, and closes following morning, at and
departs at I o'clock.
Central Railroad Mail arrives Tucsiay, Thursday
and Saturday evening, and is ready for delivery
following morning. Is maGe no on Sunday Tues
day and Thursday evening and closes next morn
Ing, at aud departs at T O'Clock.
, Kosciusko Mail arrives on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday, by 6 O'Clock, =, NJ, aud is made up and
closes same evening, Leaves next morning at 4
! o'clock.
I Vernon Mail arrives on Wednesday and Saturday
! by o clock, p. NJ Closes on Wednesday and Sat
urday, at o'clock, An.
Carthage Mail arrives on Tuesday and Frila,
evening. Closes on Monday and Thursday, at
O'Clock, a. NJ.
OFFICE HoURs.-ror waiting on Office and sell
ing stamps, from 50 O'Clock, A. NJ, to - o'clock
?. NJ, on week days. On Sunday from Q to i
o'clock, M. Other hours are necessarily devote
to making up, opening and asserting mails, an
office work generally.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOVICE.

WHEREAS, Letters Of Administra
ton on the estate Of Elizabeth Merrill
deceased, were granted to the undersign
ed by the Probate Court Of Madison cour
ty, State of Mississippi, at the Septewbe
term, A. D, 1868, thereof
Now, all persons indebted to said de-
cedent are requested to come forward sut
make payment, and those having claims
against the estate are hereby required to
exhibit the same and have them register
ed in the manner and within the time pre-
scribed by law, or they will be forevd
barred.
WIN. J. TAYLOR, Admir-.
Sept. 10, 1868. 20 Ct
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Plantation for sale.

/ An now Offering my Eutav place for sale.
i Il contains 1850 acres Of land, eight or
line hundred cleared aud well hedged-the
balance ia timber. The plantation lies nine
miles west Of Canton and four miles from
Beatie's Bluff adjoining Mrs Fulton's.
The place is well improved, and will rank
as FIRST class Madison county cotton farm,
Apply to W. j. Taylor, Agent.
JAMES BROWN.
Oct II la62 =. 33-4t9
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ADNINlSTRATGR'S N0T!CE.

WHEREAS, letters Of Administration
on the estate OF Geo w Campbell, de.
ceased, were granted to the underSi med
by the Probate Cour OF Madison county,
State of Mississippi, at the September
term, A. D, 1868, thereof;-
Now, all persons indebted to said de,
cedent are requested 10 come forward
and make payment, and those having
claims against the estate are hereby re-
CURED to exhibit the same and have them
registered in the manner and within the
time prescribed by law or they will b
forever barred.
JOHN A. SMITH, Admir-.
Sept. 10. 1868. 1885,
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Rs- Fanny thinks il provoking for =
woman who has been working al 3av IN
mrndIrg her husbands old coat, 90 find
IeTe-leiier from another woman in his
pocket.
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CITATION.
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, !

TO William p. Finley and James L. FIN
ley, non resident heirs Of William Fin
leg, deceased
XOU are hereby cited to be and personally
l. appear before the Probate Court of Mad
ison county; Mississippi, at the next Novem
Der term thereof, on Saturday the 18th day of
said month, to show cause, if any you can,
why the final settlement of Lewis Finley and
Jesse r. Powell, Executors of the last Will
and Testament of William Finley, deceased
should not be allowed, and said Executor:
discharged.
WITNESS, the Hon. WILL. s
& BAILEY. Judge of Probates o
us Madison county, Mississippi, this
the Second Monday of October, A
~ D. 1863, and seal Of said Court
JNO. S. ROBINSON, Clerk
Oct. II, 1863. 33-4t
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

WHEREAS, Letters of Admnls'rr
ton on the estate of SAM + Billing'iey'
deceased, were granted to the uhderslgr
ed by the Probate Court of Madison coun'
ty, State of Mississippi, at the September
term, A. D 1868 thereof -
Now. all persons indebted to SAID %,
cedent are requested 20 come forward '''
make payment, and hose having CLAIMS
against the estate are hereby required F"
exhibit the same end have them r'g''l"'
ed in the manner end within the V"'
prescribed by law, or they viii be 'ofesa
TH0S WILLIAMS Admit
Sept, 10, 1858, ""
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CITATION.

TO all persons, either residents or non-residents,
rho ne interested in the estate Of GEORGE
TEAr, deceased.
\7OU are hereby cited to be and personally
l. appear before the Hon Probate Court o
Leake county, Mississippi at the Courthousr
thereof on the Second Monday in November
next, (the ninth day of said month, to SHOW
cause, if any you can, why the final settle
ment of William Holloway, administrator Of
the estate of said decedent, should not be al.
lowed, audited and approved
WITH EoS, the Hon. JAMES W
\ - J WILDER, Judge OF Probates %
Leake county, at Carthage, this the
Second Monday and lOth day OF
August, A. d, 1863, aud seal o
SAID Court.
JOHN B. GRlGSBT, Clerk.
September 22d, 1868 3l-6i
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fUNl raal Wagon Makers aa3 ere good
E.e..nI.a. Tor che Government. ar
ah.u good wages viIl b. paid, o. Madison.
vile, by Il. a. Dlthlho.
prt al tEr1 33-3ts
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-10-31

VALLANDIGHAM.- 1.-The two following
letters written by ibis exiled patriot in
1861, show that he was in favor of q
peaceable separation Of the North and
South at that time.
DAYTON, Ohio, April, &c, 1861.
ReU. Sabine Hoagh:
DEAR SIR: thank you most cordially
for your letter of the 24th. It strength
ems me in the cause of truth and right
lts words are Gtly and truly spoken
This folly and madness an! ~ickedness
must soon have an end. Glow long
Q Lord? o. We shall see. It is write
that "blessed are the peace makers,
sod yet the whole church Of the Prime
Of Peace madde0ing and thirstiog 10
blood--the blood of our brethren
preaching. praying, fighting Was eve
people before delivered over 10 sue
folly and wickedhoss! Truly you hsv
said that it Is from "hcll and not fror
heaven" | thank you for your psmph
lets. | have distributed all but one COP
tor myself send YOU copy of m
speech of February 20, 1861. But all
over now. It is too late for anythin
tut peaceful separation.
Very truly.
Z. i. ALLANDIuuAM.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-10-31

Nsv -Tae. ta,- elections to- Gsa-g.a
rem TO hare developed % popular man.a for
rse msu. We hiak !. more than doubtful
whether any o-d member o. congress has
been reelected except Nr Usar.tse. Sew
eral Of the asv congressman s.ec, were per
haps never chosen to aay legislative assem-
Uly before We observe, too, that new men
have generally been elected TO Legislature in
the counties Of this section Of the State. Sc
Neral gentlemen, whose counscIs and lah0rs
Sere esteemed as most valuable 10 former
sessions Of the Legislature, have been unex-
Pectedly beaten this time. Among these is
Mr.. Bigham Of Troup, gentleman of extern
siyc and varied information, of very respect
able talent, and Of uncommon industry, aut
one Of the best and most useful men a Geor
ia.
We trust that this general defeat Of old leg
islators i, rot indicative of popular FESTIVE
ness under the operation of laws uecessar
20 tue prosecution of our great conflict, an
that the new members chosen will not, be
cause Of the defeat Of their predecessors, b
found wanting in the moral courage to stan
squarely up TO the support Of the Confcderat
and State Governments in the enactment mn
enforcement Of any measures which the pul
lie safety and the independence Of the Cor
trdcracy may rcquire.-C0tumbn Eaqairer.
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The state Of Mississipg 81
Mndison COMM


Madison County
To lima 4. R4l.y, Cora y. Helsv, John 4,
I5r5 Haley, ". j. N0sby, ass Villas, b.
1.r, aoH-rGiSsn! kayS Of Nancy Nos6y 4
cs4sf3'
YOU are hereby cited to be snl PERSONAL,
L appear before the Probate Court Of MAJ
isOn county, Mississippi. at The next Oc,ob.,
term thereof on Saturday, 18th dsv Of ~
month, to show cause, Il any yoa Can. VIII,
the final settlement Of Samuel L Mostly. AZ
ministrator of the estate Of nancy Nosbv
deceased should not he allowed "
Witness. the Hon. WTbLfIv
BAILEY Judge ef Probate. !,
Ills. Madison couoty his ~, Second
Monday OF Sen D. 1859, aud
-" seal Of sal ~
BIB. Al IN CLERK.
Sept 10, 1853. 2g-st
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Exchange NDsaee so. q

EAcnaffEc tDtass 30. I,
RICHMOND, SzYr l. s63
THE following Confederate Off .-f. AMI
l. men, captured at Vicksburg, Mi Jaly
A, 1863. and subsequently paroled, have bee,
duly exchanged, and are hereby so el,-ei
L. The officers and men OF Gen Stevenson.
division,
3 The officers and men Of Gen Bowen,
division.
3 The officers and men OF Brigadier Gene.
al Moore's brigade
4. The officers and men of the second Texas
regiment.
5. The officers and men of Vaults legion
| &. Also. all Confederate officers and mer
who have been delivered at City Point at an,
time previous to July 25th, 1868, have been
duly exchanged, and are hereby so declared
ROBERT GUILD,
Sept 81, 1863 SIG Agent of Exchange
Southern papers copy six times and send
bills to the War Department.
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Sharon Female College.

THE exercises of this institution, will be resum.
i ed, on the lst Monday in October next. For
rates Of board and tuition, apply to the undersign
ed. W. l.. c. HUNElCUTT, PreS't
Sept. &c, 1863. 3e-i'#'
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just say that we are pleased that our SOL
diers have deported themse YES so wcll
as to deserve the notice Of them which l
saw in your paper and trust their de-
meanor will be such that they will not
only continue, but grow in favor with
your citizens. The 18th regiment re-
fer to. believe they are now doing
guard duty in your city.
And now, while my hand is in, will
say word to the boys, (as l believe We
do not have any men in the army
suppose they all read your paper. If
they do not they ought to. Boys, be of
good cheer; the Lord reigneth, let the
earth rejoice, and as sure as you have
gone forth in the, defence Of right Just
SO sure will right prevail Though We
meet with reyerses, and the siege is pro-
longed, be not discouraged, for il is some
times better for our cause than seeming
victories. No doubt the time seems long
since you left home and the dear ones,
and you would be glad TO have the time
arrive that having accomplished the OBJ
ject for which you enlisted, you might
in triumph return to those dear homes
again, but you cannot be more anxious
for that time 10 arrive than we who are
left TO keep an anxious lookout after you.
Oar minds have followed you in all your
meanderings, and you cannot think that
you have been forgotten, for the bushels
of letters that have been sent out after
you have taught you different lesson.
There is not one of you that's forgotten
You are all brothers to us, and as such,
you have our earnest prayers for success
and safe return; but we sincerely re-
greet that some who left us viii neverre-
turn.
Praying the time may not be far dis
tant when we may see your faces again,
when our glorious banner may wave in
triumph over all this land. With kind
regards to you all, subscribe myself
A LADY FROM TENNESSEE.
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WINCHESTER, TENN, July 25ih '63.
Nm EDITOR = Dear Sir Being on
picket and rather lonely, somehow
conceived tho idea of scribbling few
lines to you Our regiment is at pres
cnt encanped near the very pretty lit
tie town of Winchester. All our boys
are still alive and kicking, enjoying ex-
ce1lent good health and fine spirits
our gallant little Col. is in good health
and, as ever, in fine spirits. Capt. II.
O, Austin turned up amongst us yester-
day, rather taking us by surprise, as
we had heard nothing of his coming
But nevertheless, both officers and men
were ready and glad to welcome him
back among us, and especially bis COM
pany, co. I We have 4 beautiful camp
little south Of town. The weather
has been quite pleasant and agreeable
since our arrival bere, and our time
passes away, cannot say unpleasantly
spent, in doing picket dnty in the shady
woods, drilling, foraging and scouting
occasionally. Our brave and uncon-
querable leader, Rosecrans, has his
headquarters here at present, as has al
so Gems. McCook and Davis. We are
greatly reioiced over our late and glo-
rious victories, and We look forward with
cheerful and Frightening hopes 70 the
future, and almost fancy we hear the
cheering word peaoe--not disgracesul,
but conquered, lasting peace. We
should love 10 call around and see our
many kind friends in Nashville and vi
cinity. Hope the day may come when
our wish may be grati6ed, for we fat
ter ourselves We have many kind friends
that would welcome back the boys Of
the slh. AS said, we greatly reioiced
over the good and glorious news. We
also rejoice 10 hear the news boys cry,
Nashville Unionw and then what .
grand charge, not with bay yonets, but
greenbacks, and receiving the coveted
prize we HE to the shade and greedily
deyour it, (nOt the paper,) but its ever
welcome contents, and say go II, Union,
the Union now and forever we must
have the Union. The pAymAster has
just been around enlivening the hearts
aud filling our pockets with greenbacks,
to the extent Of four months pay. We
feel proud Of the past, Joyous at the
present, hopeful Of the future-7slill
willing as we have ever been, to strike
till the last. armed foe expires for the
green graves Of our sires, God and our
native land.
Yours, respectfully,
A PnivATE, Co. /, 9th Kansas Vol
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II was moved and seconded that they
be adopted, which was carried by nn-
animous and enthusiastic aye,
Capt. Bogardus was then vooifeFously
called on for q speech. He responded by