The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1865-10-19

m .EUCfo'FFAA A,IL
Documentary History
OF THE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

The undersigned having been for some time en-
gagged in the compilation Of work of this char
acter, respectfully announce to the public that
they propose publishing the same in book form at
an early day--having been urged to do so by many
of the public men of the State who are aware OF \
the historical data already in our possession, and
who have confidence in our ability for such an
undertaking
The Importance and necessity for such work
will be appreciated, we think. by every intel
igeut citizen and if we meet with that ercOur-
aYement which we think its merits deserve, and
which we confidently hope to receive, no efforts
or expense will be spared O render the work
creditaI'le one in every particular
While propose to devote special at ention To-
he great struggle through which our Stale ma
passed. we shall enieavor to preaent a snccinct
review of the most important public events that
have transPlTed Within the state from ts Terrific
Iial OrgahizationIe the present time. The names
and terms of service Of tie several Governors,
and Senators and Representatives in Congress
will be given also, such extracts from the Census
reports rs will show the increase. of population
and the progress in agriculture manutA"tur"rr,
etc. a b. s.ss
The Debates in the Convention of 1861 in secret
and open session, and which have never been
publishet will be given i'll full together with Inc
Ordinances adopted, and the votes thereon. Tue
Deba es In the late Convention viii also be gwen
IN full The work will embrace all Executive
Messages. important military and civil Procla
nations and such other documents sas might be
| considered valuable As nlatters of reference.
We propose also to give sketch of the various
bGtttalliOhs and REORGANIZATION the commence-
! tneAi of the war to the DISARMAMENT of the Con
! federate armies with an account of the most im
portant military operations in tue State during
| that period.
We appeal to the hate co mmanders of all com
| panies regiments and brixades, to forward us AZ
| complete Roster AZ possible of their several
commands, where they have not been already fur
nished to the Superintendent of Army Records
for the State also such data relative organiza-
ton, marches battles casualties, etc. as they may
| be able to communicate. We have prepared
| suitable blanks for Rosters and Company Records,
| which will be furnished on application. ~
| Portraits and Biographical Sketches Of some OF
the most distinguished eiyihand military men OF
| the State will also be a feature of the work.
i Ne would respectfully and earnestly request
altwho have appropriate documents IN their pos
session, or who may be able to communicate any
interesting facts, to forward us the same at thei
earliest convenience We desire to present fairly
and correctly the political and military status, O.
all who have, ifgpFed prominently in public
affairs.
! We propose to publish this work by subscrip
ton, in two large, handsonae, and substanta ally
bound volumes, at a cost of five dollars each vol
ume As>a guarantee that will carry out ou
part of the contract, we have entered into bon'
4 IN the sum of fifty Thousand dollars, as viii b.
seen by the document annexed. The publication
of such work willmvOlvea heavy expenses t
mret which it will be necessary 10 limit tn
edition to acti 81 ibonafide subscriptions. y Il :
E~ Sdbscr,pt.ons toW be focwarded direct &
= The ustfe rFig mex, 0T may be handed to Agent
4 hhtShe Aoar x5fkeos authority.