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from the January 14, 1863 Troy Messenger

 Mr. Editor. -My attention has been called to the following taken from the Clayton Banner: -We are reliably informed that a man by the name of James Hightower, resides near Troy, Pike County, hauled with his wagon and team the cannon with which the enemy attacked Mr. Clendinen's salt works, their recent raid on the coast from the point. where it was landed to Mr.C.'s furnaces, a distance of some 25 miles;  and that the Yankees did not interfere with his person or property. Also, that one Broxton, of Coffee county, purchased of the Yankees, after they had taken possession of C.'s works and all the salt he had on hand, at a low price, several bushels of salt, and that Broxton landed his teams and wagons were not any way molested by the enemy, The failure of the Banner to mention the circumstances under which I hauled the cannon, puts quite a different appearance to the whole thing. I was taken by the Yankees, whose officer told me not to attempt to escape, if I did, attempt it, I  would get a bullet through my body, Being m this fix, I was ordered to haul their cannon to Clendinen's salt works, and from thence back to the Yankee It appears from this that the "reliable" statement of the Banner, that any person and property were not interfered with is utterly untrue. I knew not that the Yankees were near me until a few minutes before they took me into their possession, Whether or not  I have acted treasonably, can be seenn if my statement is not believed by reliable witnesses. I deem it entirely unnecessary to say more about the matter, than to denounce it as a vile slander and base calumny.

The Banner will of course do me the justice to call attention to this statement. Respectfully, J. E. HIGHTOWER..

from the February 4, 1863 Troy Messenger

To the Public. I have seen  the Clayton Banner the fullowing statement, to-wit: "Woaro reliably informed that IL man by the name of' James Hightower, who resides near "Troy, Pike county, hawled with his wagon and team the cannon with which the enemy attacked Mr. Clendinen's gull works in their recent raid on the coast, from the point where it was landed to Mr. C.'g Furunecs, a distance of some 25 miles, and that the Yankees did not interfere with his person 01° property. Also, that one Broston, of Coffee county, purchased of the Yankees, ufter they had taken possession of Mr.

C.'s works aud all the salt that he had on hand, at a low price, several bushels of the sult, and that Brotton and his teams and wagous were not in any way molested hey the eneI As Ivas on the coast at that time making salt, I,presume the above was jutended to refer to mè, and I here avail myself of tho opportunity of stating that the charge is cit• tirely false so far as it refers to me. I further state I never purchased. nor received one particle of salt that was made by Mr. Clendinen or any porsoti else, from the Yankees. That I was arrested by the Yankees and lield as a prisoner until they left the Beach, and so far as not delaining my teams and wagons, so far ad my kuowledgo extonds, at that time they did disturb any persons works hut Bir.

Clendiuen's. Every person that is acquainted with sue knows that my interest is identified frith the South. Ian the owner of several slaves, I Was a strong secessionist, and my mind remains unchanged, for I am still one, so I hope the Banner will do me justice to publish the above statement. ALFRED BROXSON. Near Geneva, Coffee Co., Ala..

RICHMOND, Jan. 24, 1863. A. HOBBIE-Dear Sir: I arrived here two day's ago on, a special mission in referonce to the defenses of Southeastern Alabama.. I have.succeeded in obtaining an order from the President allowing all conscripts in Barbour, Dale, Coffee; Covington and •Pile counties, to join Gol. Clanton's Regiment of Cavalry for six months service. Authority is also granted to Col. Clanton to raiso two companies of Infantry and one of Artillery--all to be employed in defense of our section of the State, and the protection of the Salt Works on the Florida coast. I hope that all of our able bodied men in the countics above.

designated, will ayail themselves of this fuvorable opportunity to. serve their country--while at the samatime they will be nicar their own homes and in a pleasant wintor climate. The exemption Jaw will •be • greatly modified, if rot wholly repealed. From the best information I can• gather here from those in authority, I am, gatisfied that our prospects.are now brighter than they have ever been since the commencement of the Revolutiou. * Our army is stronger, and in-better condition, than it has been at any previous period- -while that of the Yankees is greatly demoralized and is lust- melting away.

Lincoln can never raise another urmy 'to serve against us. My opiniou is that we shall have a suspension of hostilities withhn the noxt three or four months, and peace and independence shortly thereafter. In haste, yours. truly, ELI S. SHORTER.

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 To the Public. I hare seen 10 the Clayton Banner the fullowing statement, to-wit: "Woaro reliably informed that IL man by the name of' James Hightower, who resides near "Troy, Pike county, hawled with his wagon and team the cannon with which the enemy attacked Mr. Clendinen's gull works in their recent raid on the coast, from the point where it was landed to Mr.

C.'g Furunecs, a distance of some 25 miles, and that the Yankees did not interfere with his person 01° property. Also, that one Broston, of Coffee county, purchased of the Yankees, ufter they had taken possession of Mr. C.'s works aud all the salt that he had on hand, at a low price, several bushels of the sult, and that Brotton and his teams and wagous were not in any way molested hey the eneI As Ivas on the coast at that time making salt, I,presume the above was jutended to refer to mè, and I here avail myself of tho opportunity of stating that the charge is cit• tirely false so far as it refers to me. I further state I never purchased. nor received one particle of salt that was made by Mr.

Clendinen or any porsoti else, from the Yankees. That I was arrested by the Yankees and lield as a prisoner until they left the Beach, and so far as not delaining my teams and wagons, so far ad my kuowledgo extonds, at that time they did disturb any persons works hut Bir. Clendiuen's. Every person that is acquainted with sue knows that my interest is identified frith the South. Ian the owner of several slaves, I Was a strong secessionist, and my mind remains unchanged, for I am still one, so I hope the Banner will do me justice to publish the above statement.

ALFRED BROXSON. Near Geneva, Coffee Co., Ala..

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 from the October 22, 1964 GENEVA COUNTY REAPER

Henry B. Register

 Rev. Henry B. Register was born in Coffee County, Alabama on November 27, 1850, the son of John Y. and Margaret Register and married Effie Carter, a member of a noted family in Geneva. She was an ideal minister's wife. His father was a local Methodist minister and did much work in the early pioneer church in Alabama and reared a wonderful group of preachers. Among the prominent early Wiregrass ministers was the famous Register family made up of Henry and his sons, Young, John and Sidney.

Three of them were Methodists while the fourth was an early Baptist. All helped to organize pioneer churches and went far and near without script or price in the service of the Lord. Among many others in this noble service were Elders, W. T. Albritton, J.N. Purvis, J. W. Collins and H. A. Smith and the Spivey and Dowling families with Rev. David Sellers.

 Henry began early and served his entire life in the ministry, knowing well the hardships of the reconstruction era and the terrible days of the panic of 1893. He labored well in the Masters Vineyard and had the glorious help of his beloved companion who bore him seven children t to fill places well and wisely in the development of the young county of Geneva. One son, D. Y. Register, followed in his footsteps and was a shining light in Zion.

He recently went home to be with the Lord. The father fully believed the Bible Doctrine and preached fundamental facts. He had rich experimental evidences of the life eternal. He set a heavenly example for all to follow. His varied life lives on in the experiences of his flock wherever he preached.

He was active in the Alabama Conference and served the following appointments: Geneva, LaFayette St., Dothan, Taylor, Daleville, Wicksburg, Ashford, Cypress, Florida, Smith's Station and many other churches. People still remember his able spiritual preaching. During his early years he would walk many miles to his appointments and lived a noble life in the Master's cause. He was called to his eternal home on December 20, 1923 and his remains with his beloved Effie rest in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, one of the earliest Methodist Churches in the Wiregrass. Miss Willie Bryant of Geneva, a wonderful secretary, furnished the notes for this article.

"Servant of God, well done; rest from thy loved employ; the battle fought, the victory won; Enter thy Master's Joy.".

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 ROBERTOREG'S 15 DAY GRAND VACATION & 10TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY VACATION FOR J. C. Y. REGISTER & FAMILY

DAY 1: DROVE TO GRAND BAY CATTLE FARM

DAY 2: ALABAMA SECTION OF THE GRAND BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE & GULF SHORE- BOUGHT BEACH WAGON, HIT THE SURF & HAD SUPPER @ FELIX'S ON THE CAUSEWAY. Felix's Fish Camp

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DAY 3: MISSISSIPPI SECTION OF THE GRAND BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE; VISIT KAYAK LAUNCH, MUSEUM, BIRDING TRAIL AND BOARDWALK; CONTINUE TO PASCAGOULA TO SEE JIMMY BUFFETT HOUSE, ROUND ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE, KREB'S HOUSE, GRANT'S GRAVE & SHIPYARD.

DAY 4: CHRISTOPHER & ROBERTOREG RECON THE PASCAGOULA & ESCATAWPA RIVERS WHILE CARSEN & SAWYER GO TO THE BEACH ON DAUPHIN ISLAND

DAY 5: BATTLESHIP ALABAMA, SUBMARINE U.S.S. DRUM & S.S. U.S.A. CHRISTOPHER & CARSEN CELEBRATE THEIR 10TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY @ WINTZELL'S ON DAUPHINE STREET. Downtown MobileWintzell's Oyster House

DAY 6: CHRISTOPHER & ROBERTOREG VISIT GRAND BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE OFF MARINE LAB ROAD, THEN MEET CARSEN & SAWYER ON DAUPHIN ISLAND @ THE ALABAMA AQUARIUM.

DAY 7: BELLINGRATH GARDENS & ATE  @ BAUDINE'S ON MON LUIS ISLAND

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DAY 8: ALLIGATOR ALLEY IN BALDWIN COUNTY- SEE GATOR SHOW AND OTHER LARGE REPTILES

DAY 9: CHRISTOPHER & ROBERTOREG VISIT OLDEST HOUSE IN MISSISSIPPI VALLEY, THE LAPOINTE-KREBS HOUSE IN PASCAGOULA AND OCEAN SPRINGS. CARSEN & SAWYER HIT THE BEACH ON DAUPHIN ISLAND. CHRISTOPHER & CARSEN HAVE SUPPER @ BRADY'S IN PASCAGOULA. BRADY'S STEAKS & SEAFOOD - Brady's Steak and Seafood Restaurant Pascagoula

DAY 10: TOOK THE GULFPORT FERRY 12 MILES ACROSS THE MISSISSIPPI SOUND TO VISIT NATIONAL SEASHORE ON SHIP ISLAND ALONG WITH CIVIL WAR FORT MASSACHUSETTS.

DAY 11: CHRISTOPHER, CARSEN & SAWYER TAKE BIKE RIDE IN THE MORNING & WE ALL GO TO THE BEACH ON DAUPHIN ISLAND IN THE AFTERNOON.

DAY 12: SAWYER HAS HIS FIRST CANOE TRIP AS WE PADDLE 9 MILES ON PERDIDO RIVER, THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE STATES OF FLORIDA & ALABAMA.

DAY 13: VISIT JEFFERSON DAVIS'S HOUSE, BEAUVOIR, ALONG WITH MUSEUM, PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & CONFEDERATE CEMETERY. EAT SUPPER @ BRADY'S IN PASCAGOULA.

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DAY 14: GO TO THE BEACH ON DAUPHIN ISLAND

DAY 15: VISIT FORMER ALABAMA TERRITORIAL CAPITOL OF ST. STEPHENS & BLADON SPRINGS ON THE WAY BACK TO TUSCALOOSA.