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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12
AN OLD WoMAN'S ADVICE

AN OLD WoMAN's ADvICK.-
Aunt Rachel, writing to the Cincin
natl Enquirer, says: when YOU
feel unwell and think yen must take
medicine. for goodness sake 'gei
the best' If you need q remedy
that will make you regular in your
habits, give You good natural APP
petite, make your skin clear and
smooth, snd remove all spots and
blemishes that indicate i'll health
it you wish to be free from mental
depression. fretfulness, peevishness,
wakefuIness and other disorders,
use Browns Iron Bitters.'
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

NOTICE. hereby notify the
public that l can be found daily at
my Cabinet Shop. where | am
prepared to do all kinds of Cabinet
making. auch as repairing furniture.
vanishing. upholstering. carpet
laying, window shade and curtain
hang,ug, picture framing, mattress
making, wall paper hanging, glaz-
ing. or ahy business done in that
line in first class style and on rea-
sonable terms. Reference All for
whom l work. / can be found at
Mr.. kr!l. s carriage store. JOSEPH
MITTLER, French Cabinet Maker.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12
{ ORDINANCE.

BE it enacted, by the Board Of
Mayor and Aldermen of the City
of Canton.
Section That sections Z and IL
and II and Is, of chapter ii. of the
revised ordinances of the city of
Canton, adopted and approved oD
June goth, A. D., 1881, be SO
amended as that the words "city
clerk" shall be substituted for the
word 'smayor," In each of said sec.
tons, wherever the said word
"mayOr" appears, except in the last
clause of the said section II.
Section II-Be it further enacted,
that wherever the ordinances of the
said city of Canton provide that the
rasor shall grant or issue licenses,
or determine on tho time for which
they shall he issued, such parts Of
SAID ordinances are hereby re-
pealed, and the powers the same
conferred on the mayor,
are now conferred on the city clerk.
Section III-Bc it further enact
ed. that this ordinance take effect
and tie in force, from and after its
passage.
Adopted November 8, 1881.
&. III. SoMMERs,
City Clerk.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

Chicago, Saint LOUIS ~ New Orleans
railroad trains arrive at Canton as fol-
lows: NORTH BOUND-No. J, Express
Train, arrives 5 4. III. No. ,, Mail Train,
arrives | {: % "A. III. s;oUrn BoUND-No. 2.
Mail Train arrives G:22. p. IN. No. 4,
Mail Train. arrives = Is a. IN. Mixed
Train arrives d am.
Coming North can leave Jackaou. Miss,
at i.25 =, n. and II. 40 p. IN Leave New
Orleans at 7.A5 a. M. and 1 80 pm Close
connections Mt Gicua,la, Milan and CaiIo,
| for all points.
NIcksEJEG Il MERIDIAN R,IIEOAD.-
! Trains leave jackson. going East ~ 7. -
! AM going West at & r. am; Canton pas
Hangcrs iDr Vickrhurg mast take thc :!.2c
mai to connect at Jackson.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12
Owing to the Illness of A. /

Owing to the Illness of A. p.
Hill. ESQ.,, one Of the commissioners
Of election, the canvass Of the re-
turns for this county did not com,
mence till Thursday afternoon,
when Messrs. Harvey and Williams,
commissioners, examined the re-
turns, with the result given else
where.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

Our readers will ne plrased to
know that Air. j x. Huntiey, the
talented young actor, and his no less
talented, as well as beautiful and
accomplished young wife, Florence
Kennedy. will appear at Odd Eel
lows Hall in the popular drama OF
"Hazel Kirke,s on Wednesday
evening, November %.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12
KaigMs Of Honor.

Canton Lodge. X. Of f., No. l69, meets
first and third Tuesday nights in each
month. II, u. PriostleY, past dictator, C.
S. Priestley, dictator, Robert Powell, vice
dictator. o. 5, Miller, assistant dicta tor,
Robert Kemp, guide, Il. S. Woodland. chap
lain, A. II. Coleman, reporter, J. w, Year
gain, financial reporter, j. u. Howell.
guardian, C, st. John, sentinel.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

Hundreds of men, women and
children rescued from beds of pain,
sickness aud almost death, and
ma.ie strong and hearty by parkeI's
Ginger Tonic are the best evidences
III the world of it's sterling worth.
Inu can find these in every comma
Uity.-PoSt. See advei tiSement.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

The good ladies' of Canton vii!
give a supper in the spacious store
room next door to Phillips & Jones
on Tuesday evening, November 10,
tor the benefit of the Baptist
Church. The good cause, we trust,
will he literally encouraged.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

Improper medicines only ag-
gravate hnmau diseases. Don't ex-
pertinent with your health. If you
don't just know what ails you, use
Browns Iron Bitters. 1t will
strengthen you and assist nature III
removing every symptom of dis
tress.'
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12
The Election i,l MADISON.

At the hour of going TO press to-
day it is not possible TO obtain &
full official return of the vo,e fol
beat officers at the several precincts
in the county. The following totals
are returned by the commissioners
In our next the official return CT the
vote of each precinct will be given
Vote for railroad 95l3
For Governor,
Lowry 1923
King 1855
For Representatives.,
Montgomery 1876
Handy 1886
Levy 1861
- Posteli 1893
Baskins 113S
Cratin 10o6
For Sheriff,
Priestley 11l5
Weathersby 1887
For Treasurer.
Anderson Ills
Maxwell 1868
For Cotton Weieher,
Divine 1923
Thigpen TAG
For Assessor,
MhoOn 1888
Parker 1892
For Surveyor,
Bell 1869
George 1000
For Assessor.
Cheatham 1161
BARLEY 1915
For Supervisor Beat No. l.
Powell $40
BilbO 74O
For Supervisor B EFT No. ,.
Childress 213
For Supervisor Beat No. 3,
Hern 43l
Bennett 235
For Supervisor Beat No. 4,
O'Leary 23S
Merchant al
For Supervisor Beat No. .
Bennett 113
Henry 426
Following is the vote for beat !
officers in District No. ! Canton,
For Justices of the Peace,
Montgomery 6S6
Ross I'll
Bailey 3:2
Wales 3j4
For C0ns.ab.es.
Ollie Fields 637
Tom Caldwell $40
Lattimer S3l
Clark 2S7.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12
Mrs. Lucy 10. McOormi,.k Co,

Mrs. Lucy Il. Mccormick, Cow
iDglon, KY, writes my constItu-
ton was completely shattered by
rheumatism. ! suffered intensely /;
stimulants only gave me temporary
relief. l tired Browns Iron Bitters.
Ii he's cured me completely, and |
believe permanently. After using
two bottles. felt better and strong
er than ever l did in all my Lille be-
fOre.''
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12
A0SORs.

Canton Lodge, No. 2s. F. A. NJ, meets
on the Sd Monday OF the month at fhe
lodge room. b. Mas, w. u. Leon Frey,
secretary.
Canton r. A. c., No. 10. meets at tho
tabernacle the LIST Monday night Of the
month. j. ". Yeargain, H p. j. NJ.
Mills, secretary.
Canton C"nlmandery, No u meets at
the asylum :sd Wednesday of the month.
Vim. Pricstley, L. q. John T. Cameron,
recorder.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

Weber says he was not elected
Governor, and is not particularly
disappointed, 30 long as be retains
his Office as the Democratic Con
servative- Independent barber oil
Canton. There Is nothing small
about Weber, except his feet,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

HOTEL FIXTURES For SALE
CHEAP.-The entire outflt-furni-
ture, kitchen utensils and table
wmre of the Singleton House, Can
ton, Miss, is offered for sale cheap.
apply to Hooker & Co., prOprietOrs.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

We to-day call attention to the
advertisement Of the Prickly Ash
Bitters, which can be found in ana
other column. These bltters are
made from the purest and best ma
terials, aud tteir tonic and cathartic
properties render them superior to
ali others. in disorders of the stom-
ach, bowels, liver, SC.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12
.Old John Robiuson,s big 81

Old John R0binson's big show
reached town last Wedue sday
much to the delight OF 80 small boy
and ye coon. Owing to the dis
agreeable weather few of our citi.
Gems turned out, and the attendance
from the country was noticeably
small. For these reasons no per-
Torrance vas given at night, and
the holders of suBdry compli-
mentaries' failed TO see the show.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12
Odd EellOrs.

Canton Lodge, No los, 10 O. f., meets
at Odd Fellows Hall every Wednesday
might, at 8 o'clock. Transient brothers
cordially invited to be present. G. Olsen,
N G.. II. w. Virden, v. G. X. Fl. Could
Secretary. William J. Kendall, p G.
William Priestley, Treasurer.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12
Post Office.

From and after this date, until further
notice, mails close follows, from this
office: For North and South ut 90. nj.
Sundays at q p. IN.
Office hours daily. a. n, to s p. III.
Sundays a. N. to 10 Il. m. Money Order
and Registered Letter Department, . Il. III
to p. II.
+. Is. PRATT, Postmaster.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12
PATEGT Attorneys.
INVENTORS

add ress EDISON BROS. Atrorneys-at Law
and Potent Solicitors, 6I7 Seventh Street,
w ashington, d. c., for Instructions. l.ca-
Bonabla terms. References and advice
seut free. w, attend exclusively to Pat
ent business. Reissues interferences, and
cases rejected in other hands a specially.
Caveats solicited. Upon receipt Of model
or sketch and description we give our
opinion as 70 pstentability, free Of charge.
We refer 10 the Commissioner of Patents,
also to ExComniss toner's. Established
1866. septl7Sl-tf
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12
NOTICE.

There will be an election for local
trustees Of. the public schools of
Madison comfy on Saturday, De-
cember 3, 1881. w. 3. STINsoN,
Co. SJpt. Education.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

We invite the attention of our
readers 10 the advertisement of the
BuckeHe Mig Co, Marion. Ohio,
III another column. They offer rare
Inducements to earn an honest liy>
ing.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

Ladies who appreciate elegance
and purity arc using Parker's Hair
Balsam. 1t is the best article sold
for restoring gray balr 10 its Origi-
nal color and beauty.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

MIR. John NJ. Helm writes us OF
having killed a rabid dog on His
premises, near Hickory Grove
Church, on the 9TH instant.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

Call at G. q. Cnffy's before
you purchase jewely or silver ware,
as he can please in price and pats
tern. All now goods,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

Come and see P. Phillips's
stnck of silver plated ware. The
largest stock ever brought to Cans
ton. Something for everybody.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12
Municipal Officers

Municipal Officers.
Mayor-G. w. Thomas.
+ Clerk-G. III. Sommers.
MaIBIai-G. Il. Kemp.
Aldermen-East Ward-J. Ii. Howell
G. II. Solnmers, Eugene Conway, West
Ward-ThOs. Stewart, Isoln Garrett, Joe
Conway.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

&c. g. Coffy has just received
splendid lot OF silver ware. and In.
v,tes the public to call and inspect
it.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

The celebrated perfected spec>
tacles and eye glasses for sale only
by p. Phillips
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

For variety and cheapness in
in goosls Stanford s. aamlen's is
the store.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

Want all old silver for specs
al, pnrpo Sc. Will pay cash. p.
Phillips.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

Step into Stanford & Hamblens
etore before purchasing your winter
dress goods.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

Fancy papeteries, toilet arti-
cles: stationery, etc.. etc., at z
Phillips's.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12
Jndicioy,y.

Chanral;or-E. G.. PcytOn.
Circuit Judges. 5. Calhoon.
District Attorney-Henry S. Foote.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

p. Phillips has the largest stock
nf j"welry in town. He will sci
them al prices to suit your purse
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

&C. G. COffy is prepared to
please bousekeepers in the article
of silver tableware.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

Sheriff. T. Priestiey.
Treasurer-J. VI. Anderson. sr,
Circuit Cher III. w. Baughn.
Chaucery Cierk--NFilliaIH o. Baldwin.
Board OF Snpervisors--J, r, Powell,
president G, J, HUM, Z. FL. Green, Il. r.
Cheek, J. l.. T, Moore.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

The Madison County Farmers Club
meets regularly on the first Monday in
each month, at IL O'clock, H. In. in Odd
Fellows Hall.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

-P. PbiIIips's clocks are N store.
Gall and examine them. Prices are
very low.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12
Gbe american oJiti3fn.

-Electiou>day came and went
with no serious tronL.e,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12
EOIND.

\ sum of money. which the owner
can have ny proving property au.i
paying tor this advertisements.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12
PAINTING.
4 tARL TORNSTEN,

NARL TORNSTEN,
HOUSE AND ORNAMENTAL
PAINTER,
At Phillips &. Jones' Drug Store,j
CANTON, MISS
Gfaining, Marbiing and Other
Fancy Painting Executed
III The Most Artistic
Manner.
Gliding on Glass, Marble Wood and 9th
q designs "a speciality. Professional signs.
BANNERS, Badges. Emblems. etc, al .Sueip-
ties ~ Clubs made to order and torgaI,ie |
t" any point o .. .. .Iol, y orr, Ut . Has
tii.f''' ;.t'. .>sSt,t II Iuc Al Caution. V II ~
cfiEe prompt attention, .tUI the wull,
quickly a"d promptly executed without
delay, Prices regulated. TO su.t tlc times.
>rtt il-.j.u
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12
Y.OCAEI DIRECTORY.


Congressman--O. r. Singleton.
State SenatOr---R. c. Smith.
Represcntativrs---.J. w. Downs, W. G
Kearney, c. l.. GilmeI
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12
a,r,.J AT Tti.".,,cl>i:s.

2tt+p +ENtE' |'t3,'I!>'2.
YgAMBLEN 4 STANFORD,
Received Well Selected Stock
DRY GOODS DRY GOODS: DRY GooDs' DRY GOODS
FANCY GOODS! FANCY GOODS!
CLoTHISGi CLOTHING! CLOTHING, CLOTHING.
BOOTS AND sHoEs BOOTS AND SHOES
Bought Direct andl Importers
They oaer
LOWEST PRICES,
LOWEST PRICES!
LOWEST PRICES.
LOWEST PRICES
LOWEST PRICES
Ladies' Dress Goods.
shaws, shawls! shaws, shaws. shawls! shawls
Ladies' Gents Hosiery!
Gena'
and Finest Clothing.
:: ill., .sr: @ % . D vi. c : ss;
Ladies' Misses Custom Made Shoes Specially
Blankets! SpreadsI Comforts!
Blankesl Spreads! Comfortsl
Blankets! Spreads! Comforts
Fine White Blankets q Specially
OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT.
all offer goods price
Groceries Groceries! Goceresi
Staple Fancy
Supplies! Plantation Supplies Supplies
Cotton Buyers! Cotton Buyers Buyers.
HAMBLEN STANFORD
East Side Square,
1015s Cantan, MISSISSIPPI
MILLINERY
Mss MCLEAN MRS bEssLEY'
FASHIONABLE EMPORIUM CANTON, MISS.
Millinery Kept Constantly on Hand and
for Sale Cheap Cash. North Side Public Square
7 N. T Q. PAYNE, DENTAL SURGEON
60
OFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12
ssATENTS.

+. A. Lehman, Solicitor of American
and Foreign Patents Washington, u. G.
All business connected with Patents,
whether before the Patent Office or the
Courts, promptly attended to. No charge
made unless patent is secured. Send for
circular. scptl1'S If
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 39rH.
FIVE O'CLOCK, A. a.,
This train will leaus oxford, Mss,
stopping at all points along the 81.
H., c. & N. 0. railroad, and maxi
ing close connection Nth steamers ws
the Mississippi and Red rirsrs;
also, uiM tho Lox;svate and
Nashville railroad to Mobile,
enabling those ,DisAing to ssxs
friends or transact bssines, along
either Of those liacs 20 aep en.braee
the opportunity of q
STRICTLY FIRST GLASS TRIP.
~ When l say First Glass, I
mean to say q First Glass Price,
and Strictly First Class Accommo-
dations..i1
ROUND TRIP FRox CANTON
- so NKw ORLEANS "a 81
~ am sufficiently posted as I'd
Excursions, and will say that no
First Glass Trip can be run to New
Orleans for the small sum of IS so.
On the 18th Of November propose to
run Strictly First Class Tram, and will
obligate myself to refund all money to
those who fail to get comfortable seats.
1 have run quite q number of Excursions
over this line, and will refer you to those
who have patronized me heretofore. The
comforts and wants of the ladies / have
always made q specially. Again l will say
Wait for the goth of November,
THE ONLY
FIRST GLASS TRIP
OF THE SEASON.
In addition to my Now Orleans trip,
| offer special inducements to those wish
ing to visit Texas. want gentle mon aud
aides in each and every town. to act as
nv agent in organizing clubs, &c.
81 so is the price for rosnd trip to
Neu Orleans.
$lS so to Points in Teras.
esa- There can be no jamming or crowd
ng ON this train, every seat is NUN
,ered, and must be sold engaged by the
I'd Of November All fret ella IS trIps
conducted upon this principle, and az the
enters the car his seas lie re-
alved for him.
No Refreshmsnt Privileges
o be LET out. q. this is oniy cover
nder which articles are sold that
ill make "a man "noisy."
ZEE Small Bills For FIJI Particulars
TUO1 ". AVERY.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

DOWN WITH BIG PRICEsl
JUST OPENED,
E. A. BENSON's MUSIC PALACE,
s4 MAIN STREET. MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
SheetAfu Pianos andOr
Wis
SONS Pianos,
R.
Sterling Musical Albums
Brass Ban o al Kinds.
Fioins,
German
lver Steel Violin uitar
Palace Main
BENSONS MUSIC PALACE. 344 MAIN ST
MACHINERY
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

VoU CAN EASILY MAKE FROM PER DAY BY
Using the Celebrated
WELL ROCK BORING MACHINERY
ANY PART OF THE COUNTRY
~ We mean it and prepared demonstrate the fact They
idly They in size from
~ FEET DIAMETER,
satisfactorily Limestone Btumi-
Quick Sand They light running simple
Grated, durable and acknowledged as the
BEST AND MOST PRACTICAL MACHINE ExTANT
They highest
for prospecting Coal Gold Silver
Minerals Also for sinking Wells Shafts will
Brick Machines, Mining Tools Portable Foges Rock
MACHINERY KINDS.
agents every country Address
WESTERN MACHINERY SUPPLY DEPOT
ST., SAINT LOUIS, MO, u A.
sy-State in rha paper you this 71ssl1y
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12

County Officers.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-11-12
ROUND TRIP FRov CANTON

~ I am sufficiently posted as I'd
Excursions, and will say that no
First Glass Trip can be run to New
Orleans for the small sum of So so.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-06
THE LAST CONFEDERATE
ATTACK.
How and by Whom Fort Steadman
was Taken.
The LOuisianians as a FOrlOru
Hope.
Their Desperate but Fruitless valOr.

Ner Orleats States

Early in September, 1876, very read
able paper was published in the Phil.
adelphia Times by H. W Grady, purpor.
ting to be an account of the storming of
Fort Steadman by the Confederates, in
front of Petersburg, Virginia, on the
25th of March, 1865, as told by Gen.
John B. Gordon to the writer of the ma
per.
A few days ago this "Chapter of un-
wltten history" was under discussion in
the States office, when gentlemen pres
ent who had taken part in that last
desperate attack by the Contederates.
spoke with some asperity of the gross
injustice which either General Gordon
or his historian had done the Louisiana
troops in telling the thrilling story.
laklng deep interest in the matter
and Jealous the glory of Louisiana and
her chivalrouS sons, the States solicited
from the speaker his account of the event
OF that dark and gloomy night when
the last aggressive move of the Confed-
crate troops was made. That General
Gordon planned the assault and directed.
as he claims, the preliminary movement
Is not disputed, But his assertion that
the position was taken with the loss of
only one man, who was killed hv a
oayonet, Is q remarkable error; and GER
talnly 1t was great neglect, nay. an
act OF mean injustice, not to mention
the troops to whom the attack upon
Fort Steadman was intrusted and who
carried it out so CALAMITY. In the
whole course of the narrative General
Gordon does not once mention the
Louisiana troops, though the successful
stormers We're all Louisianians, nor the
name of a single officer OF soldier save
his own and he thus poses as the sinole
figure of consequence in that brief but
glorious drama, in the active portion of
which he bore but little part.
THE LoUIsiANIAN's STORY.
Inn the spring of 1865 Staffords and
HayS two Louisiana Brigades, with Lees
army at Petersburg, were commanded
by Colonel Eugene Waggaman and num-
Oered about five hundred and twenty
effective men, all that remained of four.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-06

once the troops who bore the leadin
part in the movement, and whose here
ism very nearly on that night change
the fortunes Of the falling Confederacy
| INCIDENTS.
A day or two ago, the writer met Col
Eugene Waggerman in town and CAV,
him an outline of the above history o
the Louisianians at Fort Steadman, will
view Of verifying the facts. Thee colonel
eyes flashed with CLEAN of pride, ant
no assured IFS that the statement was a
near correct as it could be made. Hi
memory was still clear as to every in
cident Of the daring assault of the Lon
isianians. Col. Waggerman, also PROUD
of the part he and his command had tax
en- in the affair, expressed his gratifica.
ton that justice was to be done the
Louisanians by this publication.
He then related to us the following
incidents which occurred in the retreat
of the Louisiana troops from the fort
they had SO gallantly captured:
Gas / was slowly retiring" said the
Colonel, with my now scattered but
undaunted men under the enemy's rak-
ing fire, heard a feeble voice call to
me, and turning saw Capt. Bressman,
whom / had left, when the fort was tax
en-, in charge Of the captured artillery ;
now: he was stretched on blanket car.
ried by four men toward our lines.
Colonel said he, laying his hand
upon a wound in his abdomen, from
which the blood was flowing, 'Ispiked
two Of their guns and was spiking the
third when l got this. The ball passed
through me and killed the man behind
me- Though the wound was regarded
as a mortal one, the gallant soldier re-
covered and still lives.
Sergeant Acker, one of the five Louis
ianians who penetrated to the enemy's
line in rear of the fort, was also one Of
the sharp-shooters sent out to remove
the distractions in front of the Confed-
crate position, tells US that all night a
firing between the pickets of the Federals
and confederates had been kept up, un-
der orders, but with private under
standing between the boys that both
sides should shoot high. One of the
Confederate pickets, however, acciden.
tally fred quite low, and his ball went
whizzlng through the Federal lines. A
monet after one Of the Yanks cried out ::
That's too low, Johnny Rob. I'll give
you hell for that tomorrow
As indicating how completely the
Federals were surprised, an eye witness
gives us very amusing description of
General McGlaughhn's costume when
captured. Aroused from his slumbers
by the noise and tnmult of the assault.
when the Johnny Rebs entered his quar-.
ters, he was uniformed in a short un-
dershirt and slippers, and had, in this
Costume, buckled on his sword to rush
into the melee.