The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1865-10-15
PROSPECTUS
OLA
Documentary History
OF THE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
PROSPECTUS

The undersigned having been for some time en-
gagged in the compilation of work of this char
acter, respectfully announce to the public thai
they propose publishing the same in book form al
an early day-having been urged to 60 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
4 undertaking, s-4 G1
The Importance and necessity for such work
VIII be Appreciated think by every intel
ilXent citizen and if we meet with that encouI-
J aEement which we think its merits deserve. and
| WHlch we confidently hope to receive, no efforts
OF expense will be spared o render the work a
credIiahie one IN every particular.
| W lille we propose to devote special at ention to
| the great struggle through which our State has
passed we shall endeaVor to present a s'rccinct
| review OF the most important public events that
have TRANSFERRED within the State from its Terrific
flai Organization TO the present time. The names
| ana terms Of service of the several Governors
| ana Senators and Representatives in Congress
VIII be gwen also, such extracts from the Census
| reports as Will show the increase of population
and the progress in agriculture, manufacturers,
| etc
The Debates in the Convention of 1861, in secret
ana open session, and which have never been
puoilsted viii be given in full together with the
Ordinances adopted, and the votes thereon. The
Deha,eS IN the late Convention vii also be given
III fuH. The work viii embrace all Executive
Messages. important military and civil Proela.
nations, and such other documents as might be
considered valuable matters OF reference
we propose also 10 give sketch of the various
Military organizations of the State-companes
Oatainons and reglnlents-from the commence
ment OF the war TO the DISARMAMENT of the Con
fedeFate armies with an account of the most m
Portant military operations in the State during
that period.
Neappeal TO the late commanders of all com
panies, regiments and brigades, to forward us as
complete a Roster as possible of their seyeral
commands, where they have not been already fur
nlshed 10 the Superintendent of Army Records
Tor the State also such data relative Ia orr4niy.l-
tlon marches, battles, casualties etc. as they NAV
be able to communicate We have prepared
suitable blanks for Rosters and Company Records
winch Will be furnished on applcai ION
Portraits aud Biographical Sketches of some of
tne most distinguished civil and military men of
the State wllIalso be "a feature of the work -
we would respectfully and earnestly request |
all who have appropriate documents in their pos
session, or who may be able to communicate any |
interesting facts to forward us the same at their
earliest convenience. We desire to present fairly |
and correctly the Politician military status of
all who have figured prominently in public |
affairs. - /
We propose to publish this work by subscrip |
uonln two large, handsome, and substantially |
bound volumes, at a cost of five dollars each vol |
ume. Asa guarantee that will carry out our |
part OF the contract, we have entered into bond |
IN inc sum OF hfty thousand dollars as will be |
seen by the document annexed. The publication
OF such work will involve a heavy expense to |
mret which 1t will be necessary to limit the !
edition to act a, bonafde Subscriptions.
, ~ SUBSCRIPTIONS r71H be fortca7-de4 direct to
INC undersigned, or may be haHded to Agents
hartHg 0u'- arrttten authority