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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-04-15

Later War Dispatches.
Capture of Lynchburg and Selma. Ala.
HUNTSVILLE, ALA, 9 A. NJ, April IL
Major General G.. II. Thomas
The following is just received from Colonel
Hoover at Somerville: d aaW sasjsai5a
''Men directly through from Selma report that
place captured by General Wilson forces on the
I'd inst. Forrest and Roddy, with their entire
commands were captured. Our men dismounted
and charged the entertainments and carried all
before them. They also report Montgomery cap
tured ~ r. S. GRANGER. : 2
Geo. H. Thomas, Major General. q 500 nis
Cry POINT, ", April IL, 1866.
Hon. Edlcin NJ. Stdrton, Secretary Of Var 8
Lynchburg surrendered yesterday to Lieut.
of Grifin's forces, at the head of scouting par
ty. General Grant has ordered Mackenzies Bril-
gade of Cavalry to occupy the town and take
care of public property @. A. DANA. q.
Assistant Secretary OF War
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-04-15

Thursday, April 10th, near Dampman's on the
Hartford pike, Horses, Cows, Wagons, Implements,
Furniture, &C., by E. f. Fletcher. S. G. Will
son, Auctoneer. s ss, 5oo ~.
Friday, April 22d, personal property of Deiah
Standiford, deceased, one Mare, Cows, Bacon,
Hay, Furniture, &c. J. March McComas, Exu'r.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-04-15

april 7th, l865.-Gen. R. E. Lee, command
ing G. S. A.-Genera The results of the last
week must convince you of the hopelessness of
further resistance on the part of the Army OF
Northern Virginia in this struggle. feel that it
is so, and regarded it as my duty to shift from
myself the responsibility of any further effnsion
of blood by asking of you the surrender of that
portion of the G. S. army known as the Army OF
Northern Virginia. 45ia
Very resnacfflllu vonr ah, servif
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-04-15
GLORIOUS NEWS!!
SURRENDER OF GEN. LEE AND HIS
ENTIRE ARMY TO LIEUT..
GEN. u. S. GRANT.
The Correspondence in Full!

WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, April 8. 9P.
M.-Major Gen. Dix, New York. This Depart
ment has just received the official report of the
surrender, this day OF Cen Lee and his army TO
Lieut.. Ger. Grant, on terms proposed by Gen.
Grant. trHh 30
Details will be given as speedily as possible.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
-
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-04-15

SECOND DISPATCH.
Headquarters armies Of the United States, 43O
P. NJ, April 9th, l865.-Hon. Edwin NJ Stanton,
Secretary of War: General Lee surrendered the
army of Northern Virginia this afternooon, upon
the terms proposed by myself. Rqa rs
The accompanying additional correspondence
will show the conditions fully. re
IL an
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-11-09

The Mississippi Annual Conference con-
vened in this place, on Wednesday last.
Bishop Paine not having arrived, the Rev.
Levi Pearce was called to the Chair, c. @.
Andrews and W. L. G. Hunnicut chosen Sec
retaries. About fifty members answered to
their names, and many more arrived during
the day. The friends of Methodism will be
glad to know that although the hard times
have drawn many Of the Preachers in part,
from their legitimate labor, working with
their hands rather than quit the ministry.
The churches srrogautly assumed By the
Northern Msthodists, have been restored TO
their rightfal owners. Centenary College Is
reopened under the presidency Of the Rev.
J. G. Millen. The noble and expensive build:
iugs of this institution appeal to Mississippi
and Louisiana for support aud patronage.
The Conference will continue Its session
Eve or six days, during which time there will
be religious services every morning and night
10 the Presbytsrian ehureh.-lLeziDgton Ad'
vertissr.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-11-09

ACCIDENT ON THE JACKSON RAILROAD
Three Persons Injured. freigh. train
on the Jackson Railroad. which jeff here
Friday morning. met with M accident
about mile and a half this side Of Pom
chatoula. The train was going at the
rate Of 20 miles an hour. when. by the
breaking Of some cross ties. seven cars Of
the train Of nineteen we're thrown from
the track, and three Of them down tho
bank into the swamp. 10 one Of these
latter cars we're four persons. including
the conductor. Mr.. VIM. Maynard q Mr..
Breed. a gentleman from 0syka. Miss.
and Nj Robert 0ffut. news agent. Mr..
Offut was the only one Of the four who
escaped injury. Mr.. Maynard bad one
Of his legs broken below the knee. Mr..
Breed received such injuries that be will
probably have To undergo the amputa-
lion Of bis right leg. The other gentle.
mans injuries were less severe but very
painful. Mr.. Maynard arrived here yes.
terday morning.
The accident resulted 10 tearing up
about thirty yards Of the track. but it
will be relaid 10 season for the passage
Of trains to day o. Times, l6A.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-11-09
GEN. HowARD's ADDRESS.

The arrival of Gen. o. o. Howard, who i
at the head of the Freedmen's Bureau, was
| rumored on the streets yesterday morning
with an intimation that be would deliver at
address in the evening at the old Orleans
theatre. No bills were issued and no genera
notification of the address was given, yet thu
theatre was crowded to its utmost capacity
chiefly by colored men and women, who were
anxious to learn from the lips of one who
spoke with authority, and not as the
Scribes," something concerning the probable
tiles of the freedmen's future.
The address of Gen. Howard occupied about
an hour, and it being generally expected that
he would give special counsel concerning the
approaching election, his auditors were par
ticularly attentive. In that they were disap-
pointed. The general, however, did give a
great deal of good advice. He told the col
ored people that they must cultivate good
feelings towards the whites among whom
they had always lived that they must not
allow designing men to estrange them that
they must not yield to the deceitful lures of
politicians that they must not expect to be
supported by the government, but must learn
to support themselves by honest industry !;
that great boon had already been conferred
on them, with which they should be satisfied
for the present, and as they advanced in in.
telligence and worth, other privileges would
be accorded.
How different this from the advice given in
the same place a short time since. The aud.
itors were the same, but the strain Of oratory
was altogether in another key. This time
the trumpet gave no uncertain sound. The
negroes were not advised to secure the ballot
by the bayonet, as they have virtually been
by some of their late advisers, but to show
deserving Of the great things
which have alresdy been accomplished on
their behalf-New Orleans Times, 9th.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-11-09
MR.. DAVIS.
The Savannah News says:

"IIstory, if truly written, will record the
fact that when our darkest hours of trial
came-when maddened men demanded ven
geance-when pressure came in every form
upon him-when mangled men and violated
women came 10 demand retaliation for their
wrongs-he stood firm to the last. He never
gave utterance to an unworthy thought. We
knew well the facts of his experience then,
and we are honest in the belief that he did
not give authority to the performance Of one
unwsrrautable or uubecoming act"
We care not what the world may say OF
Jefferson Davis; friends may forsake him,
and foes may boot at the mention of his
name, and clamor for his life jests and jbes
may be hurled at him, as they have been by
his enemies; but when the history of this
war is written in the sober and earnest words
of truth, Mr.. Davis will be found a pure
minded and good man-one who has never
swerved from any duty which be conceived
to be due his country and the people whom
he served. Placed in the position he filled
by the united voice of the Southern people,
and that against his own inclination, he en-
deavOred to serve them faithfully and honest.
ly. Fallen, he may be despised; successful,
his name would have been glorious Fallen
or successful, we honor the man and deeply
sympathise with him in his trouble. When
he was in power, we honored him; while he
is in prison, we shall not forsake him.
We are glad to see so many petitions going
up to President johnson in behalf of Mr.. Da-
Wis. 1t is right; it is manly on the part Of
the Southern people to make some effort 10
behalf of their late Chief Magistrate. 1t is
natural that they should do SO. Having re-
ceived pardon themselves, 1t could not be
otherwise expected than that they should
plead 10 behalf of him whom they placed in
power by a united voice, and who is no more
criminal than themselves because he was so
placed in pOwer.-[Lagrauge Ca Reporter.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-11-09
N,w YosK. Oct. sl.--Ths H. raid says

New YoaK. Oct. sl.--The Herald says
the action OF South Carolina, in electing
Wade Hampton Governor. advocating the
nav men, Of the rebel debt. and refusing
10 pass the Constitutional amendment. is
believed TO have seriously affected the
future policy Of the President concerns
ing that State. and to have endangered
the admission Of her delegation in the
next Congress. Had Mississippi cheer.
fully passed the amendment. general
amnesty would have been at once declar-
ed in favor of all rebels. As it Is. but
few amnesties will probably be hereafter
granted to the citizens Of those States.
The same is true Of Georgia. The ac-
ton Of the Conventions Of these States.
has not justified the Presidents conf
dence, and rigorous military government
and martial law will be the consequence.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-11-09
Mr.. Davis Trial.

The New York Herald's Washington
special says: 1t is now positively known
here that the trial Of Mr.. Davis has been
decided upon. and the arrangements have
been nearly completed. The trial will
be for the crime Of treason. and will take
place either in this city or Richmond. and
before the United States Supreme Court
The counsel for the Government have
been selected by the Attorney General,
and the friends Of Mr.. Davis have select.
ed and retained counsel for him. Now
that the Wirz uial is completed. it is sup
posed that that Of Mr. Davis will immedi.
ately follow.
In giving the above statement, the Mo.
bile Advertiser remarks:
The statements Of this special Of the
Herald are not always reliable. As n
general thing. they are merely sensations
al. He has appointed several times for
the trial Of Mr.. Davis. before all sorts Of
tribunals. hut he has never yet succeed
ed in hitting either the time or the place.
There can be no truth in this last re-
port, for the CONSTITUTE Of he United
States (Src. 2. Art 3. gives the Sa-
preme Court no original jurisdiction. tx-
cept in leases affecting ambassadors.
other public ministers and consuls. and
those in which State shall be party"
In all other cases the jurisdiction Of the
Supreme Cou'i is appellate. II Mr.. Da.
sis is tried before civil tribunal. the
case must come first before the United
States Circuit Court. When the Gov
.rnment announces the trial. there will b.
no such mistake as that into which the
special has fallen.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-11-09
A fragrant Outrage on the Part Of the
MililarY.

We are informed by Mr.. Semmes Sheriff Of this
county, that. night or two since, squad Of col.
ored soldiers under the charge Of lieutenant, Wis
he'd the Jail of this county and presented to the
Tailor an order from Capt. Tool, commanding the
negro troops stationed here, for the release of q
prisoner, a colored soldier. The prisoner was
charged with stealing cotton, and had been turned
over bp Capt King, predecessor Of Capt Tool, to
the civil authorities. he being satisfied that the
charge was well founded. The prisoner was unable
to give the bond required, and was committed to
Jail to await his trial.
The jailor, not recognizing the order as emanat-
Ing from the proper quarter, refused to obey il un-
less so directed by the Sheriff. when he was inform.
ed by this mild hammered party Of law-abidng col.
ored persons, that unless he did so, they would
tear down the JAIL" The jailor thought. under the
circumstances, to prevent q collision with them, it
was best to yield to their demand
AS soon as Mfr. Semmes learned the circumstances
OF the affair, be Immediately reported them to Gov.
Humphreys.
We copy above from the email of Satur-
day. We had not previously heard of the
occurrence. 1t is certainly a high handed
outrage on the majesty of the law, and an in
suit offered to this community by capt. Tool
and his black, sweet.scented satraps. We
hope, and have little doubt, that Gov. Hum
phreys will promptly represent the facts to
President Johnson, and that Tool will be re-
moved from this post. In the meantime it
would neither be improper or impolitic to
hold a public meeting to unitedly represent
command have trampled upon our laws, have
rendered themselves utterly obnoxious to our
people, and request their speedy removal.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-11-09
ex- The Columbus, (Ga.,) Eoquir,

E The Columbus. (Ga.,) Enquirer
urges the Southern planters 10 raise ar.
ticles Of food in preference to cotton. fo'
two reasons; ist, the uncertainty Of Ia
Dor. and I'd, the probability that Con.
gress, next winter. viii impose an expcr'
tation duty on cotton. As il will require
an amendment OF the Constitution 10 an
lhorise an expectation duty ]. Is not like
y that any such Law can be enacted
soon enough 70 Affect cotton for several
crops.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-11-09
THE PRESIDENTS THANKSGIVING
PROCLAMATION.


Br THE PREsIDEEr--A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas. II has pleased Almighty
God, during the year which 10 now com
| ing to an end, 10 relieve our beloved
country from the fearful scourge Of civil
war. and to permit US to secure blessings
Of peace. unity and harmony, with a
great enlargement Of civil liberty. And
Whereas, Our Heavenly Father has
also. during the year. graciously protect
ed us from the calami.ies of foreign war.
pestilence and famine while our grana-
ries are full Of the fruits Of an abundant
season and,
Whereas, Righteouness exalts q ma.
ton, while sin is reproach to any PEG.
pie, /, Andrew Johnson, President Of the
United States, do hereby recommend to
the people thereof. that they do set apart
and observe the first Thursday Of Decem.
Der as q day Of National Thanksgiving
to the Creator Of the Universe for
these delverances and blessings. And
do further recommend that. on that oc.
casion. the whole people make confession
Of our National sins against His in6uite
goodness, and. with one heart and one
mind, implore the Divine guidance 10 the
ways Of National virtue and holiness.
In testimony whereof. | have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal Of the
United States to be affixed.
Done at Washington City, this 25,h day
Of October. A. D. 1865. and Of the in
dependence of the United States the
30th.
(Signed) ANDREW JOHNSON.
By the President:
WV. H. SEWARD. Secretary Of State.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-11-09

The height Of an iceberg. seen late 10
July, could not have been less than 30
feet. and ss there are eight feet of ice be-
lov the water for every foot above. iis To-
tai height must have been sle feet.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-11-09

A married man who was out at whist
party. when be proposed going home. was
urged to stay little longer.
"weIl," be replied. "perhsps may .,
we'll. my wife probably is already IS mad
as she can be-"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-11-09

sEBAsropOL III is dificult 10 imagine
q more desola,e place than this poor
town: Il is . positive sepalchre. Its slop.
ing hills are transformed into arid wastes.
The population Of the city. exesedibg
20. 900 before the Crimesn war. has since
duindled down 10 5000.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-11-09

A old lady wants 10 know. IL the con:
pass has . needle Of thirty points, hov
iopg Il would take . woman with such q
peedls 10 make q shirt.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-11-09

The Saint Paul Press claims an i'm.
mense crop yield for the Stale Of Mime
soto this season. Wheat averages thirty
bushels per acre oats seventy Eve 10
eight, and other products in proportion.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-11-09

Hon. Alexander H. Stephens passed
through Atlanta on the 95tb. on bis way
10 bic home 10 era wioidsvills. He is said
10 be 10 ordinary health. but bis hair has
turned quite grey sines his iuprisonusnt.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-11-09
N. o., j. A. q. N. IL. IL.
Merchant Tailoring Business,

in all it, various biarcle-. Having an experience
Of nearly thirty years he feels confident ct his ahl
ty to give satisfaction To all who may favor him
with their patronage-a liberal share Of which he,
solicit, from the public.
tor many years. re pcrtfully refers to the citizens
Of that place aud vicinity.
His shop is in the Odd Fellows Hall building,
second story.
Aug. u. 1865. II
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1865-11-09

The ess 10 81 and cost for shaving IN
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TO OFFICERS and SOLDIERS OF TIE ARMY
OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA.
pQ'Rs DEPARTMENT or VIRGINIA,
Richmond, April IA, 1865,

HEApP'Rs DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA.
Richmond, April IA, 1865.
All officers and soldiers OF the Army of North
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By command OF MAJ Gen. ORD.
ADAM BApEAU,
Lieutenant Colonel q. s. A.
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