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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-19
EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT

EDITOR ] RUE DEMOCRAT-
 What it is the interest of community to do, they should do. The South is bound to go into manufacturing The bonds thatare issued to sup port the is capital for that purpose, if proper measures are taken to make them To effect this, nothing is more simple Our merchants lay in their supplies during the al winter and spring, while the cotton crop is being disposed of, then if they can be assured that they can get exchanges for bonds they will receive them at par. It is surely the interest and duty of the planters to give the merchants this assurance. It has been propos- ed to establish loan associations, composed princ- pally of planters, each planter to pledge certain number of balls to furnish exchange when so d.. As fast as the bonds accumulate they will be de posted with the company to be loaned to the mtnu facturer to be paid out in wages ;thus instead of re- cevng the profits once, the merchant may per haps sell his goods for the same dollar, half dozen times in the course of the year, the planter will be receiving interest on his cotton while growing in the field, labor will find employment at fair wages; thus all classes are benefited. As the govern ment issues and pays interest on the bonds Ihope they will reduce the denominations and have them nicely engraved and struck good paper i. is not likely more will be issued than is necessary for war purposes, besides all can know the amount issued and judge the ab lity of the government 10 pay the interest and principal when due; in this respect they have an advantage over bank paper hope the editor of the Gazette will give the public ths benefit of his views. Many other reasons mi Int be urged for keeping the bonds at par; if they de- rreciate greater amount must be issued to carry on the war-thc injustice to the soldiers should also be considered. Some may object to the plan ofsmaking the bonds capital for fear the cotton crop cannot be sold. The writer has such fears. There is too many mouths to feed and backs to clothe, to admit tie forebodngs that the growing crop cannot be disposed of. In 1881 Mr. Pitkins estimated the number of factory operatives in New England at 27,936 and our subjugators perhaps will require 400, ,000 bales. Mir. Bains, an English writer, said more than twenty five years ago. "Ths manufacture (cotton) furnishes nearly one half of the exports of British produce and manulacors; it supports more than eleventh part of the popula tion Of Great Britain, and it supplies almost every nation of the world with some portion of its cloth ing.' (See North American Review, Jan, l6il page 36) With these facts before us, need have fear of our ability to keep the bonds at par and to thwart those who preparing hand cuffs and haltcrs for us. SOUTHERNER.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-19
LITTLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL
JAMES W. MATHEWS, A. NJ, Principal GEORGE PLATrENBURG, A. NJ.

JAMEs ". MATHEWS, \. M, TTlnclplt.
 GEORGE rLATrEN NBURG, A. NJ.
 THNHE NINTH SEMI-ANNUAL SESSION
 A of this school will be commenced on 4 SA NJHddg, SJt. 9Ui 1881. in the building oppo Al As site to he Christian Church. The sys- MI4s<S S tena will be continued, which has given char $tsss.S actlto the Schoo and parents x.L5. cd that no pains will be spared, in forward >s--| ing the interests of those committed care The Prip cpa takes much pleasure in announcing that his labos be shared by GEORGE PLATTENBURG. A. M, who to much experience teaching brings that fondness the profess on which k the precursor of The terms will he the same as heretofore viz Sj month with this change that payment must be made, iHrdridbiy ddrdHc before tn" Pupils name will be entered upon the roll cxpc rcnce demonstrates the necessity of this step and condolences will become apparent upon the slightest reec ton Each scholar will furnish his desk and chair Communications may be addressed to
 JAS. W. MATHEWS, Principal Litile Rock, Sept. :, 1S6l 50+w
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-19
CARRolLroN, ARK, Aug. g, 1861

EEIroR TRUE DEMocRAr-YOu will please an- nouncc in your paper that there will be a weekly conveyance of the mail from this place to Spring field. Missouri, by private conveyance and will be kept up until the matter is taken up by the Con- fedelacy, and in Missouri can have letters mailed at this office for any part the Conederacy, by send ing the same by the Springfield carrier.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-19
HEAD QUARTERS UPPER DIsT. ARK.


 CoLoyEI-E ou will proceed to Little Rock, and concert with the military board of Arkansas, mei- slircs necessary to secure clothing for the troops under my command. The men are destitute of every ything; shoes hats, shirts, socks, drawers, pantaloons and coats Unless clothing is obtain ed, it will be impossible to make campaign thls winter. But, independent of this consideration, 1t is due to the gallant men who have volunteered in the service of their country, that they should be supplied with clothing to protect them from the inclcmency of the weather and the rgors of win ter.
 The patriotic citizens of Arkansas, feel well assured will respond promptly to the call made on them by the military board. But it is necessary that they should be made acquainted with the actual condition of the troops, and 1t is for this nurDose that you have been selected to go to Little Rock. The people who are appealed to should be informed that their aid is invoked as the only means, within our reach, by which the troops can be supplied
 By an agreement made with me by the military board, the State of Arkausas agreed to furnish the troops of that State with clothing, and the State was to receive from the Confederate States, the communication allowed in lieu thereof. The military board, am credibly informed, took proper mea- sures to procure clothing beyond the limits of the State, but failed The failure was beyond their control; it was not their fault; the. did all within their power The only thing now left is to aid the military board in getting the clothing within the State. Accor(in. ly, officers have been sent by me to the different counties from which troops nave been raised, to inform the people of our wants, and to urge their co operation and assistance It is presumed that each family ill the State has something to spare which it can give without li- l corvcpiencc The smallest offering will be ac- contable. a pair of socks shirt, a banket-every thna and any thing which would keep the soldier ,uo,n, and contribute to his health and comfort.
 Very respectfully, your obt serv't, w. J. HARDEE, Brgadicr General Commanding.
 To Col SoLoN BoRLAND,
 lst Regiment Arkansas Caualry. | That the people throughout the State will prompt ly and cheerfuy respond to this appeal, l canno and do not entertain il doubt; nor do I deem i necessary to add anything further than the follow ing brief suggestions, of a practical character, t, enable those who desire to contribute to do so witl the greatest facility and usefulness | Ii practicable, each soldier should have tive good substantial suits of winter clothing-leS | than this will not enable him to keep clean as wei as comfortable more would cucumber him on tn march, In addition, he should have good over coat, and at least one good blanket! The shir
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-19

ng7gp The Atlanta Intelgencer, of Saturday, says that Gen. Zollicoffer, at Cumberland gap, has taken five hundred stand of arms intended for the Union men of East Tennessee, and has captured eighteen of the ringleaders of the re- belion in that quarter,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-19
am respectfully, etc.,
 JOHN F. WHEELER. Fort Snih, Ark, Sept. II, lSGl
The Thrashing Tyler Received from Gov
 Floyd

The Cleveland, Ohio, papers have let the cat out of the bag about the fight of the Ohio 7th with Gen. Floyd at Cross Lanes. The letter of Mir. Brown, annexed, says "Ae capnot MinA ot Me fgM u{ho,ror," etc., yet the republican papers say the Ghians ran eff with the loss of only l5 men.
 A letter received this morning by Mrs. Brown from her husband, dated at Gauley Bridge, Au gust 26, late at night, we have been permitted to read. Mr. Brown says:
 We had desperate fight this morning at Cross Lanes-ve were defeated
 It twas desperate fight against death or going to Richmond. l was in 1t.
 He adds:
 We saved all our baggage train. In the midst of the fight, while the Sharp's rifle bullets were whzzing all around, my mare plunged into a ditch, covered from sight by long grass, fel and threw me overhead, and then ran of. Major Easement caught her for me again. Without her do not know how should have got out II tras an ugly fght, Uat IcannotMink of rtM- out horror. CoI Tyle, is orcrmhelned riM dis t,ess Tomorrow morning Dr. Cushing and 20 back to the field under flag of truce, to see to the dead and wounded. think we shall not be harmed; at any rate, it is our duty.
 DISPATCH FROM MIR. IGNERsoLL.
 LovELAND, O., Aug. 30. A. NJ. VANs DUsER, Cleveland:
 We have just received word that 2O7 of the seventh regiment are killed and missing. No names given.
 DAILY BurIETIN-W are now issuing a Daily Bulletin, containing all the telcgraphc news, which will be furnished by ma but no otter uay, at the following rates, always in ad vance:
 For copy year $5 , copies year to one address 20
 And at the same rate for any larger number, that is S4 for each bulletin.
 For six months copy $3 6 '' copies to one address l2 3u | And at the same rates for any larger number, that is B 90 for each Bulletin, the entire package to go to one address.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-19
Proposals to Furnish Wood.

tE79- Business is said to be so stagnated in Gin cinnati that the stores close at i o'clock
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-19
ARTHUR LYNN, British Consul, JAMES FREDERIcS, Hanovcrien
 and Oldenburg Consuls.

The protest was also signed by the Vice Consul of Prussia, the Deputy Consul for Br men, SaXony, Belgium, and Holland and Vice Consul for Austria, the Consul for Mexico, and the French Agent Consul and Consul for Spain
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-19

FE\lE undersigned will receive proposals in writing for the delivery. the State House. of 50 Cords of good sund WOOD hickory, oak and ash in equal puTts. until the first c October E cord to be delivered by the 18th day of October l5 by the 18th day ber, and 20 cord by 18th December
 JOHN I. SHERMAN, September 12th 1S6l Sw Secretary ot Stdte
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-19
FoRT SMITH. Auo. 2. leG


 MR. notwithstanding the excitement consequent upon the news hourly received of skir- mishes and battles, and the mystical manocyres of that august body called the Military Board, much interest is felt hcreabous in lelatian to the con- gresSiOnal representative be elected next Noyem Der from this district.
 There seems to De, So lar as can judge but one voice as to the proper man for the po-itiun Hon. John F. Wheeler is well known throughout the State us an able editor and consistent friend of the Souti--theIe ls no more ftar,pss advocate of the southern cause in the district When hundreds of good and true men were deceived into the hope that ail would vet be well Fir. Wheeler, like a watcliul sentinel gave the alarm, and predicted what has since taken place; he las never sought olice and certainly has had no agency in the move ment to elect him to Congress. l hope he may be elected, lie would carry into the national coun cis clear, sound head and an lnconuptible heart. Col. Hindman is here; he has made speeches to the disb&ndcd state soldiers, and learn he feels somewhat discouraged at their apparent indlsposi- ton to enlist in the confederate service. 1 know many who are unwilling to Te-onilSt H0r-WhO will be willing to do so ill few Wetks-thcy have Serv cd a campaign, fought bIavely, and ought to have a little rest. presume great majority ot the dNbaHdcd soldiers feel the Sme way, and their re- fusing to enlist in the confederate service at pre- sent IS no indication of a want of patriotism or courage.
 Col. uindman made one of his usually eloquent speeches at this place last week. Gen. Pearce was also here, and was called upon for speech he re- spondcd by saying that speaking was not his busi- ness, but when it came 10 leading the boys into battle he was there. ONE oF TIE PEOPLE.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-19
IN heY. hTN. VOlS. IH CUU' Ot Little Rock, Sept l4, 1861.

BOMBARDMENT OF GALvEsToN-PRoTEST OF FOREIGN CoNsULs-A SHARP REPLY.-We re- gently gave an account of a brief engagement between a couple of batteries at Galveston, Texas, and the United States steam gun-boat South Coroltla JAMES ALDEN, commanding. during which few shells were thrown into the city, doing some damage to persons and proper ty. ALDEN received the following protest of the foreign consus:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-19
GALVESTON. Aup. ,. I96l

1fuS5I 0i
 7o Capt. James Alden, CommandiAg q. States Sieamer Souh Carol,na: Sir-The un- dersigned, consuls and viceconsuls at Calves ton consider it their duty to enter their solemn protest against your bombardment of this city on the evening of the 3d instant, without having given any notice so that the women and children might have been removed, also against vo8r firing shell into the midst of large crowd of unarmed citizens, among whom were many wo men and children, causing thereby the death of an unofiending Portuguese. and woundiny boys and peacefully disposed persons, as acts of inhumanity unrecognized in modern warfare, and mcriting the condemnation of Christian and civilized nations
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-19
A NEW WORK. UNIFORM AND DRESS OF THE ARMY OF THE CD\EEnERA ATE STATES

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 a LIMITED EDITION. Only 1000 copies of this work N the authorized standard, will shortly be issued distinctions between the various grades shown by tha plates of which there will be fifteen and consisting of all the different departments (" the service and comprising about fifty figures This edition will be plain black, and will be followed by another edition in full cOora magn will contain plates, and also full directions for the guidance of taii0rs.
 HB- Liberal terms will be extended to booksellers. Apply COL BLANTON DUNCAN, Sept 12, 1861 tt Richmond, Virginia.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-19
DISPATCH FROM MIR. IGNERSOLI

IOVELAND, O., JV' A. M. VAN. ..DUsER, Cleveland: We have just received word that 2o7 ot the seventh regiment are killed and missing. N names are given.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-03-28
NOTICE TO SCRIP HOLDERS !!

The holders Of County Warrants drawn on the
General Fund, and registered prior to May 1st,
1883 requested TO present the at the Treas
urer's Office for payment, interest the same
ceases from this date.
Nevada Feb. eth, 1861. J. W. CHINN,
Treasurer Nevada County,
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-03-28

GEOLOGICAL WT.-Professor Whitney, in
his recent lecture before the Legislature,
got off the following hits:
1t is not cotton that is king; but coal We
must bow the knee to sooty power, great
er than all others. In the worlds game Of
life, it is black diamonds which will always
turn up trumps- (niggers for instance).
The coal deposits must be traced across the
plains and mountains to the Pacific coast,
and they must be opened and worked along
the line of inter communication of the two
sides Of the continents, the position of which
must and will be finally determined; not by
sectional requirements, or stOck-jobbing,
log-rolling manoeuvres, but by physical
and geographical adaptation, in which old
King Coal will certainly play the leading
fiddle.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-03-28
CAUTION.

ALL PERSONS ARE HEREBY CAU-
IA toned against purchasing or negotiating Ger
tain certificate Of deposit in the Banking House Of
Geo. W. Kidd Nevada. No. 526, dated February q st
1861, for -Four Hundred Dollars and payable TO the
'-N-''' JAMES MORROW.
Nevada, March 18th Iscl.-ats
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-03-28

Tue DUTY ON SUGAR.-In an article re.
ierring to the protective duties on sugar,
the Washington National Intellgencer says:
We have adverted to this subject because
we see that an agitation for the repeal of
the du y on sugar has been already started
by some of our Republican contemporaries.
and in this movement they will probably
be supported by the free-trade Democrats
of the South. With the former, we suppose,
it is more question of retaliation for the
secession of the State of Louisiana than one
Of political economy, while the latter will
perhaps base their action on the general
considerations which render them hostile
to the whole theory and policy of protec.
tion. II we are correctly informed, we
think that the principle of retaliatory legis-
lation under this head has no place, and
considered in this light, should receive no
support at the hands of Congress; for we
believe that the sugar-planters of Louisiana,
taken as body, have bad little share in
bringing about the secession of their State.
II the repeal of the duty on sugar is there.
fore proposed as a measure of punishment,
the inaiction would unhappily be visited
on the heads Of men whose position is rather
their misfortune than their fault, and who
need no additional embarrassments to con-
vince them Of the infelcities and dangers
into which they have been brought by agi-
tators having, In many cases. little or no
stake in the welfare of the State.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-03-28

ECONOMY AND THRIFT.-The story is cur
rent about hotels, that that model of CHI
valrous honOr-that noble exemplar Of the
integrity Of the Virginia aristocracy, The
late Floyd-made two remittances Of specie
from this city to bis Virginia home, amount
ing, respectively. to $4,000 and $4,000
each. They were conveyed by Adams &
Co.'s Express. under the charge of special
conductor. heard this story some time
ago, but thought it incredible until recent
developments have shown that be does bus
iness on grand scale, which make even
these large amounts appear trifling. 1t
must be confessed that $4,000 saved in
four years on a salary of $4,000, is re-
markable instance of economy aud thrift.
i Washington Letter.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-03-28
Aerada gemutrat.

A SURE RoAD TO CoMPETENcE.-Th
years ago a gentleman who had seriously
impaired his means in an effort to make a
living for himself and family at the busi
ness OF keeping village boarding-house,
gathering up the remnant of what was left
him Of broken health and fortune, sought
out a snug cozy little farm among the
mountains toward the eastward, where, sur
rounded by hills and little valleys. densely
timbered and carpeted with wild grass, be
built his little cottage near large never
failing spring, aud went TO work to make
a home. He had a capital stock of few
cattle, very little money but willing hands
to work aud heart full of contentment at
the prospect before him. A few days ago
we visited his place and were indeed
greatly surprised that so beautiful and pro-
fitable piece OF ground should have so
long laid idle and neglected, aud equally
surprised at the rapid advances our friend
has made towards mending his fortunes in
life-towards substantial independence. He
has now growing some fifty acres of thrifty
grain; several hundred fruit trees twenty
five or thirty head of cattle poultry in any
quantity; has built q comfortable new
frame house, with barn aud stable room for
his Stock and has growing. some six thou
sand well-assorted vines, including eighteen
or twenty varieties, from three thousand of
which, he will this year have a crop of
grapes, and from all of which he will have
crop next year. These vines are so plant
ed along the slopes of his garden and fields
nearest the house, that they eau be watered
every day throughout the summer from bis
spring. Familiar with this branch of in
dustry in Europe, he is satisfied that his soil
and other facilities are such as to insure
him the best quality of grape for table aud
for wine. In four years from this date, at
the lowest possible estimate his vines will
be worth TO him SO eacb Just what he has
achieved, there is an opportunity still open
for thousands more to accomplish among
the out'of-the-way and neglected places
in these mountains.-[San Andreas Inde.
pendent.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-03-28

CoTToN IN NIoARAGUA.-Major John p.
Heiss, formerly resident of Tennessee,
(and more lately resident of WasbiDgton)
has returned to Nicaragua to settle there
permanently. So satisfied is he with the
cotton.raising experiments made upon the
high and healthy interior lands of that re-.
giOn, that it was his purpose Immediately to
put hundred acres under cultivation for
that staple. There is no longer any doubt
that large districts of Central America are
well adapted to the culture of cotton by
white labor, as the table lands, away from
the coasts aud river bottoms, are as healthy
and salubrous as they are rich and fertile,
IN. Y Times.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-03-28

RUSSIAN DESIGNS on CHINA.-The Lon
don Times Of the 18th uIt, favors the Eas
tern extension of Russian power. and thinks
the recent treaty between Russia aud Chiaa
should not meet with the diapprobation Of
the English:
There is no special reason why we should
be jealous of Russia's development in The
Eastern ocean. It cannot be expected that
so vast an empire will submit ia perpetuity
to be cut Off from the sea. She is e-bound
in the Baltic, she is treaty bound in the
Black Sea. 1t would be hard to prevent
her from bursting forth into the Pacific.
Under proper treaties and with proper
understanding she must he better Gov
ernmeut to trade with even than the Gov.
ernment of our new Tartar friends. Her
outposts on the north and west of China
have for a long time been engaged ia the
sort or work that sailors witness in remote
seas when thrasher fixes itself upon
whale.
The impotent and unwieldy monster has
made few unavaling efforts but they
were quite vain; Russia, having access 10
the sensitive part, has long since thrashed
China into submission. The Sinologues who
watched the Pekin Gazette frequently met
with imperial gr0ans over the i'll success of
ue war with the Russians, and the embez-
elements Of ammunition which had been in-
tended for that purpose. We know that
something was going on up there in the
North. This was private vctimization;
but now, when France aud England are
upon the spot, il is necessary for Russia. if
she intends to pursue her policy, to come
forth boldly aud to hunt her prey under the
eyes Of Europe.
This treaty is certainly bold step in this
direction. If the frontier line which il set
ties be traced upon very good map, We
shall find, after reconciliug the difference in
Names aud Identifying the rivers and lakes
it mentions, that 1t takes very thick peel
off the west and northeast of China. To
us China is the oyster which by our sword
we open; to the Russians China seems to
present itself Under the image of an onion,
which peel by peel they propose by them.
selves TO devour.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-03-28

THE FEELING OF GROWING OLD.-It seems
but summer since we looked forward with
eager hopes to the coming years. Aud now
we are looking sadly back. Not that the
dream has passed, but that IL has been of
no more worth to those around us. As The
glowing hopes and ambition Of early life
pass away; as friend after friend departs
and the stronger ties which hold us here
are thrown of.-our life seems but bubble
glancing for moment in the light. then
broken, leaving not ripple on the stream.
Forty years once seemed long aud weary
pilgrimage to tread. II now seems but
step. And yet along the way are broken
shrines where thousand hopes have wasted
into ashes; footprints sacred under their
drifting dust green mounds, whose grass is
fresh with the watering of tears shadows,
which we would not forget. We will gar
ner the sunshine Of those years. aud with
cbastened step and hopes, push on toward
the quiet evening whose signal-lights will
soon be seen swinging where the waters arc
still and the storms never beat.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-03-28
TEETH. GUNS. PALATE.

DUTTON ONIONs-F0r Sale by
ID Il. r. SPENCE, Druggist,
~, Broad Street. Nevada.