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The Governor of Mississippi.

--The message of Gov. Pettus to the Legislature of Mississippi closes with the following allusion to the success of Southern arms thus far in the contest:

Victory has so far crowned the efforts of our armies. The God, who loves justice and defends the right, seems to have inspired the Confederate Generals with wisdom and our troops with valor. But while rejoicing over our victories, we are called to shed tears over the fallen brave, who have watered the tree of liberty with their patriot blood. Mississippi will remember and honor their names — May the God of Justice give success to our arms and safety to our sons.

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