Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04
PROCL AM
FELLOW CITIZENS OF ARKAN
 SAS, TO ARMS! TO ARNIS!!

INFORMATION having been received that large force of Federal Troops is beine concentrated near the northern border of Arkansas and threatening the State with invasion, for the protection of your homes and the defence anC safety of your families, call you to the rescue.
 The Northern Government is wagng ruthles: and vandal war upon citizens Of the Southern States-imprisoning all who independently expres. their opinions, and laying waste their property as they march onward. We are acting upon the defensive, and we claim not to usurp the rights belonging to others. Oul cause is just, our war is for independence anG liberty, and with the providence of God we will repel and drive back the insolent invaders and un turl again by the yaor of the down-trodd banners of the ireemen of Missouri. WHEREFORE, as the Governor of the State O Arkansas, and President of the Military Board anC by authority and direction of the same, l, H.NGl M. RECTOR, do order and direct, that, in addition to the forces already in the field, ten thousand men, Gnantry,) be called into artive service fol twelve months; to be organized into regiments al the following places, under the direction of tht following named mastering officers, who are hereby appointed and authorized for that purpose: In Saline county, at or near Benton, Gen. c co M. Holt.
 In Jefferson county, at Pine Bluff, Hon. John Roane.
 In Clark county, at Philadelphia, Hon. Harris Flanagin.
 In Hampstead county, at Washington, Hon. E. ". Can't.
 In Yell county, at Dardanelle, Col. G. W. Le- moyne.
 In Conway county, at Springfield, Gen. T. D. Merrck.
 In Marion county, at Yellyille, G Gen. E. W. Tur, ner.
 In Jackson county, at Jacksonport, Hon. Wm. K. Patterson.
 In Carroll county, at Carroton, Capt Vim. C. Mitchell.
 In Craighead county, at or near Harrisburg, Col. A. D. Grayson.
 Each regiment should consist of not less than six nor more than ten companies each ot which must be composed of not less than sixty four nor more than ninety-six men, exclusive of commis- stoned officers.
 The mastering officers will inspect the various companies that present themselves at the places designated, and will muster them into the service of the State of Arkansas, for twelve months with the understanding that they may be transferred to the service of the Confederate States if neces sity should arise for so doing. When d sufficient number of companies are received to constitute q regiment, the mastering officer will immediately cause 1t to be organized by holding election for Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel and Major.
 In the organization of companies, the returns of the election for company officers will be certified to by the highest comm SSlOned military officer whose presence can be secured. If no such officer att tends, the election will be held to be valid, and commissions will issue, if certified to by any civil officer in the county.
 Each mastering officer will appoint and name the day for the rendezvous of the regiment he has been appointed to organize.
 He will forward descriptive lists Of companies to the Military Board, and certified returns of elec tion for red officers to the Executive of the State
 The companies will furnish their own arms.- Rifles preferred, if possible to be procured and each man should supply himself with a large and heavy hunting knte and no man need come unless with arms. The arms of the men are to be fairly valued with the view of being paid for by the State if lost i'll battle, and the valuation should be set opposite the owners name upon the descriptive list
 Alter the companies have been duly accepted and received, the mastering officer will provide each company with one wagon and team, subsst ence and the necessary camp equipage, all of which will be paid for by the State upon his certificate of purchase.
 HENRY M. RECTOR,
 Governor of the State and Ex-offico
 President of the Military Board.
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