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The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-11-07
From the Gallipolis journal, October | !


From the Gallipolis journal, October II.
The list of sick and wounded
soldiers at the hospital in Gallipo-
lis numbers over four hundred, all
from Rosecrans and Cox's division.
Several hundred have been taken
to the Marine Hospital at Cincin-
natl, there being no room for them
here. How many more are yet to
come, God only knows. Every
boat is loaded with them. The
prevalent disease seems to be camp
fever, brought on by exposure and
excessive fatigue in climbing those
wild mountains which seem only
intended for the wild beast, not for
civilized men. The heat during
the day, and extreme cold of the
nights, added to the malaria pecu-
liar to that region, render the ser.
vice there arduous and destructive
to life and health. Nowhere on
the line from Washington to Kan
sas do our brave soldiers have to
undergo such hardships, and no.
where are they so badly provided
with tents and clothing. 1t is
monstrous injustice to these gall
liant m.n-while the ,battalions
around Washington are comtorta-
bic, as they should be, and doing
nothing, these brave fellows are
not only made to endure fatigues,
consequent upon the natural state
of the, country, but must endure
additional sutferings for want of
sufficient clothing to shield them
from the weather, at the same time
that great quantities of it are rot
ting in the boxes on tile Kapawha.
Yet nobody is to blame. viii the
day ever come when justice shall
be meted out to those who thus
dafraud the poor soldier OF his just
rights? .t. -
10 go back to our subject: the
hospitals here are crowded to ex-
cess, and, unless great care is taken,
typhus fever may spread among
Iour citizens. The ladies of CALI
4 polls, with that sympathy for suf-
fering humanity for which they are
proverbial, crowd to the hospital
to render any assistance possible to
these men, regardless of their own
danger. The spirit in which it is
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-11-07
FOOD *.

: The COrnhM Magdsias has an
interesting article on this subject,
from which we quote:ref !
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-11-07

done IS commendabIe. The policy
of it is doubtful. The hospitals,
we know, are poorly furnished with
nurses or cooks; indeed, none at
all. The physicians are doing
their utmost, but what can two
men, skillful as they are, effect
among so many? Government
ought to at once provide nurses
and cooks, plenty of whom can bo
hired in town-poor persons, who
would be glad to earn q living by
it. No one, however, seems au-
thorized to employ them, and our
women must do it, or see these
men languish and die. Hospital
stores are needed. The men~did
not have tin cups even to contain
their coffee, until the ladies raised
a collection and bought several
dozen. Yet a Post Quartermaster
is in GallipoIis with large army
stores under his charge, with au-
thority to give these men their
coffee, but no cups to drink from.
Nobody to blame, of course.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1861-11-07
= From the London Post, Semi-oiicial.l ]
American Affairs Abroad,

Up to the present time the Con-
federates have succeeded in every
field, at Bull Run, Springfield and
Lexington. How is the question
of secession to be decided? Accord
ing to the modern theory Europe
an nations, as exhibited in the
cases of the revolted American
Colonies, of Spain, Greece and
Belgium, de .facto Independence
must be recognized. The time,
perhaps, has not arrived when this
question can be put to any foreign
State, but the fact of virtual inde-
pendence, nevertheless, exists, and
the period of decision cannot be
long postponed. But why are the
American people to continue an
unnecessary and fratricidal war,
which all experience, up to the
present time, shows is unlikely to
be accompanied by any lasting tri-
umph? On the plainest grounds
Of humanity compromise would be
infinitely preferable to a continu-
ance OF hostilities. The North now
hopes, by its successful naval ex-
petitions, to sieze the cotton crops
Of the South, and to provide for
the necessities of European manu-
factures. But we are at a loss
to know by what process the free
traders Of the South can be recon-
ciled to the prohibltory and eXclu-
sive tariffs of the North. We la
ment the unhappy differences which
now appear almost irreconcilable ;
we admit the impossibility Of ex-
pecting the South to contribute to
the expenses of a war waged for
its conquest and subjugat!on; but
we still have a CLEAN of hope,
when, considering the protracted
and mutual hesitation and delay of
the belligerents, we see in the not
distant horizon the acknowledge
ment of that principle of separa-
,tion and of individual State sover-
eighty which is now equally valid
and true us it was when the United
States first achieved their indie
pendence. Foreign nations have
only to keep aloof from the contest
Premature recognition would b,
both unjust and inexpedient bu
the course of events appears to b.
forcing some action in this direc
ton upon foreign Governments
Wise and timely compromise, ac
companied by the amicable renew
al of political and commercial rela
tions, ought to be the policy of tn
Federal Government but whethc
this lesson has been taught is ;
problem which must be left to fu
ture history; at present, it is ;
Speculation not sufficiently illus
trated by the small skirmishe
which, for some time past, hay,
marked the progress Of the Ameri
can civil war.
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
DANCING SCHOOL.

Rf the solicitation of many trends aa AI and patrons, Prof. Alexander Allen, who "X has taught two sessions in the city. will omen .,v& another session of his school at James, Hall on the hrst Sa urday morning after the first day of Jan uary next. The morning sessions are exclusively for young ladies, misses and boys.
 class of gentlemen will be taught on Monday ana Tuesday evenings of each week at 715 o'clock
 The tuition for a session of twelve lessons is six dollars. ID S
 In addition to the School, Professor Allen will give practising eotllion parties twice week for the benefit of his former scholars. These parties will take place on Tuesday and Saturday evenings of each week, and will be twelve in number Terms -S6 for the twelve parties. Gentlemen not wish Ing to attend the whole series of parties, may be admitted to any one on paying $1 50 at the door and be entitled to bring one or two ladies at their discretion.
 Jan. }, lS6I il x " if
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
DON'T BE AL.ApnnEr,

IND friends, am at home once more A "itn lew more goods to fill our store, ! icuha ~ mem at an easy price,,
 Gan sell you goods both cheap and nice. stopped in Memphis as went down. ana bought some goods in that fast town, ooap, candles, ketchap, crackers, cheese. Ana many other things like these. Lett for the city on Wednesday night, An And got on the way an awful fright, l ne cars, as usual ran off the track. :. but escaped with bruised back. hen arrived in the Crescent city T l,e ound many long faces, and objects for pity: ], ne shedding tears bout these tough times, secession movement, and want of the dimes. Except our old friend Charlie Bradshaw. " " no met me as usual, with merry haw, haw. Tie showed me goods that pleased my mind, And bought of him the incest kind. Cigars, Tobacco. Mackerel, Rice, Which we can sell at the lowest price, , Sugar, Molasses and Coffee too Come round, my friends and we'll please vou Chrlstmas comes but once q year," And passed this on the A. H. Sever. Shes run by John the Prince of men, Who treats his friends as only he can. Now old and young, both great and small Come and give us little call, were sure to serve you exactly ripbt And make you friends of
 EDWARDS x WHITE. December29, 1860.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
New Advertisement

THE ATTENTION of citizens and l country dealers are invited to examine my stock of Fall and Winter Goods; which 1 am de- terminedto close out at prices to suit the present hard times-the Goods are fresh and new, and con sst of the following:
 White R. B. Bed Blankets;
 Negro and Saddle '
 Kerseys of every kind;
 All Wool Linseys;
 White, Red and Grey Flannes; Cashmeres and Cassinets;
 Ladies, Misses and Gents Shawls; All Wool and Figured DeLaines; beautiful article of Poplins; Fine assortment of Prints, very low; Stripes and Plads, very heavy for winter; A large asst of Cents X Servants Clothing; Ladies' Hooped Skirts;
 large asst of Boots and Shoes, at reduced
 prices;
 Bleached and brown Domestic, 788, IA, 34 wide;
 Groceries! Groceries! Superior articles of Sugar and Coffee; Fresh Mackerel and Lobsters, in cans;
 '' Cove Oysters ''
 " Corn and Peas;
 40 bushels late Irish Arks. Potatoes; 25 cases asst'd Preserved Jellies, put up by
 the Shakers in Kentucky; 9 sacks Salt; Together with almost every staple article Suita- blo for city and country trade. The above Goods will be sold very low for cash, and will be exchang ed for country produce, by Dec GEO. s. MORRISON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
RwaaaOay Negroes.
$50 REWARD.

DANAWAY from the subscriber, liv- 1N ing in Springfield, Conway county, Ark, on the 17th day of September, 1860, negro boy nam ed JAMES or JIM Said boy is about 30 years of age--of dark mulatto comple exion--small eyes with rather a sly look--slow spoken--round os stopped shouldered-about feet, 10 or Il inches high, and weighs about 165 or ITO pounds--with a large black mark on his neck--had on when he left home mingled wool hat-hgh quarted coarse shoes--a pair of saddle bags-an old silver watch "a new cassinett suit-had long beard on his chin and can read and write. -.,..
 Any one experimenting the above described negro and securing him so that I can get him--atter the date of this advertisement will be paid twenty five dollars reward iftaken in this State-and fifty if taken out of this State. Any information concern ing said boy will be thankfully received.
 Jan ', 1861. 2m N. ". MOORE.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
$50 REWARD.

pANAWAY from the subscribers le plantation, Is miles below Little Rock E Arkansas, on Saturday, 2lst inst, negro .N man named JACK or JACKSON. Said negro is of dark copper color, 20 or 9 years old, about 5 feet, or inches high, weighs 155 or 60 lbs, and is stout and we'll built. He rode away light brown lilly 6 years old, with blaze face and Mexi- can brand on the left hip or thigh-had on light rassimere cross barred sack coat and black ool hat, also took with him pair of coarse white blank ets pair of fair leather saddle-bags and fiddle will most likely go to the Cherokee Nation, where understand he has mother living, a few miles west of Fayetteville. The above reward will be given for his apprehension and delivery to me at this place. or $25 will be paid if he is con fined in any jail in the State where can get him.
 J. w. McCONAUGHEY.
 Little Rock, Ark, July 25, lS60
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31

TEA and Coffee Urns, Chafng Dishes, | sets China, by setts or piece are also offered at my usual small profits, by
 Nov. q, '60. JAMES A. ASHFORD.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
Jailer's Notice.

WAS COMMITTED to the Jail sA W of Desha county, on the 29th day Oc-Sx tober, 1860, two certain negroes one calling M himself CHARLES FRY, about feet high, of copper color, and aged about thirty years. The other calling himself HARRY BEVELIN, about feet ten inches high, of black color, and aged about 30 years; say they belong to man named Anderson, living in San Antonio, Texas. The owner of said slaves are hereby notified to com. forward prove property, pay charges and take then away or they will be dealt with according to law
 S. c. CLAYTON, SherH
 and Jailer of Desha county, Arkansas Dec. 27th, 1860. 6m. Cost of advertising $26 Sl her week.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
Jailer's Notice.

WAS committed to the jail of Vanah W Buren county, Arkansas, on the 18th E September, A. D. 1860, a negro man who calls -N his name JAMES WILLIAMS; and says he be- longs to MT. John Wilson, of Kinds county, Miss. Said boy is dark copper color, about feet, inches high, weighs about l25 or 30 pounds, quick spoken.
 The owner of said boy is hereby notified to come forward prove property, pay charges and take him away, otherwise he will be dealt with accord. ing tol aw.
 JOHN M. BAILEY, Sheriff
 and Jailer of Van Buren county V Sept 29, 1860. 6m Cost of adv S26 or $i per Week.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
Proclamation by the Governor.
 State of Arkansas.

10 THE SHERFFs OF THE SEVERAL COUNTIES IN
 SAID STATE-Greeting.
 WY HEREAS, The General Assembly of W the State of Arkansas, did on the 18th day of January, 1861, pass an act entitled " An act to provide for State Conventon,' to be held in the capitol of said State, in the city of Little Rock on the first Monday in March, 1861; And ,ohereas, the provisions of said act require general election to be held in said State for Delegates to said Con vention, on the 18th day of February 1881.
 Therefore, l, HENRY M. REcroR, Governor of the State of Arkansas, do declare and make known that such election will be held in the respective counties of this State on the said 18th day of Fe bruary, ls6l that is to say, for convention or no convention, and also the election of seventy five delegates to said convention of the State from the following htty-four counties in the State, to-wt:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
Removal.

THE undersigned, would hereby most \ respectfully inform his friends and the public, that h has removed his stock to the more capacious and betteriSested store, corner Markham and Cum berland streets, iosasrly occupied by Mir. David Bender and Judge F. ba.se.
 Having purchased the entire stock of the late occupant, Mir. Batte, and having late,y received well selected assortment of Tools and oth,y Hard ware he is confident that he has tbe best and ldr stock of that class of Goods in Little Rock which he will sell at a very low price for cash.
 HENRY FISHER. Jan l2. IS6I.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
Westerm NasrseT;es, S. Louis, no.

THE subscribers have completesgssss Il assortment of fruit, ornamental trees and Il lls plants, of the most approved varieties for the South and West, for sale at wholesale and retail Or ders are solicited, and will be executed with dis patch. Trees packed in good order and delivered to railroad or steamboat in the city free of charge Catalouges mailed on application, enclosing a stamp. Our Nurseries are located on the St. Charles rock road, two miles west of Grand Avenue.
 AddsAss, BOARDMAN X PARTRIDGE,
 Dec l, 1860 Am Box SS4 St J,ouis
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31

The following is the act calling State Convention as it passed both houses of the General Assembly on the 14th day of Jan. uary, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!

WE would respectfully call your atten-
 W tion to our new and well selected stock of JEWELRY, consisting of plain and fancy Sleeve Buttons, Studs, Breast Pins, Lockets, Necklaces, Belt Buckets, Rings of all sizes and styles heavy l6k and 16k Gold Vest, Fob and Guard Chains, Silver Vest, Fob and Guard Chains, Silver Card Cases, Spectacle Cases; in general everything ap- pertaining to our line of business. Our motto is, " no trouble 10 sho,o goods" All articles are war ranted represented Watches and Jewelry re- paired with neatness and dispatch Please give us call. A. COHEN X CO.,,
 Nov 20 At Henry's Fancy Store.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
Memphis and Arkansas River
 U. $. Mail Line. .sssall.ln : ss:slaln This line will be

.Esssssssssssssss InlS line VIII De EzaglAse.-N NOMPOSED of entire NEW BoArs this N season, to-wit
 A. H. SEVER, WM. WINDSOR, Commander. CHESTER ASHLEY, REESE PmTcHARp. SOUTH BEND, R. L. HAYNES
 FREDERIC NO'PREBE, JHo D. ADAMS.
 The above mentioned Boats are now finished and will enter the Memphis and Little Rock U. S. Mail trade on the first rise in the Arkansas River and remain permanently in the trade.
 They are first class passenger Boats, built ex pressly for the trade, and equped and furnished elegantly. ,.. Their days for leaving Little Rock aresSunaap., Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 F. M and leaves Pine Bluff for Memphis on Mondaus, YNuYsdaus and SataTdays at ? o'clock, P. NJ, connecting at Napoleon with Regular Packets for New Orleans, and at Memphis with Regular U. S. Mail Packets for St. Louis, Cairo, Louisville and Cincinnati. with the Memphis and Ohio Railroad and the Memphis and Charleston Railroad for all points North, East and West
 u5 Small Boats will connect with this line at Little Rock tc and from Fort Smith, Van Buren, Ozark, Dardanelle and all points intermediate. toriurther information apply on board the Boats, or to JNO. D. ADAMS,
 Superintendent.
 or G.s MORRISON, Agent, U,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31

A FRESH Arrival of Plated Casters, A large Tea Trays, Plated Forks, Desert and Carving Knives, are offered by
 Nov. "A, GO. JAMES A. ASHFORD.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
Boots and Shoes.

DOOto Ofttd bC CIOGS. MENS' $. KIP j w. BOOTS; Mems Grain Cavelry Boots; '' Calf Sewed P. P. Boots; " w. P. Quilted & C |" Peg P. " |" {" 1%W Misses Kid W. Heel " Women's Kid Heel Boots; Misses Goat w. /" Childrens' Kid Heel Boots; Womens' Kid Ma. heel Boots; Womens' Kid W. |. Misses Kid P. P. heel '' Womens' Buff heel
 f Goat heel Mems Kip L. and B. Brogans; C Unbound P. P. " '' Lasting Oxfords;
 C Calf sewed P, P. Shoes; C Brogans, G Lasting French Ties; '' Glove Kid Oxtords; 6 French Calf P. P. Monroes; |" Calf unbound Brogans; '' |" L. and B. heel Brogans; Silk Gore Congress-; '' Cloth Caters; Boys Shoes assorted. Just received direct from New York, and will De sold cheaper than usual the cash store opposite the post office by M. OSBORN. Oct 20, 1860.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
Searcy Female Institute,

'H~ih'Nh , " III IL CCO4ff I Am 'INHE TRUSTEES of this Institution Il have the pleasure of announcing that they have secured the services of Prof. l. T. COX, A. M', late ot LaGrange, Ga., as Principal of the h. stitute Prof Cox has had large experience in teach ing and in the management oi institutions of learn ing of the highest oider He has, for the last seve- ral years, presided over the Southern Female Col iege at LaGrange, Ga., one of the most flourish ing Colleges in the South--he is a southern man by birth, education and sentiment. He comes to Searcy with view of establishing first class h. stitution for the education of young ladies' and brings with him the best of testimonials from the board of trustees of the college which he leaves, and from the citizens of the place.
 The Institution will be furnished with suitable assistants and the proper facilities for every depart ment of instruction.
 Searcy is high, dry, healthy locality, easil V accessible by steamboats or stages,
 TUITION PER TERM OF FIVE MONTHS
 SIP 50-Sl6-s25 according to class of studies Tuition in Music, Spouse of Piano, $5.
 B's"d (includmg washing, lights and fueI) per month, $l0
 Payment-one half in advance--balance at the close of the term. The session will consist of ten months, divided into two terms of equal length The spring term will open Iuesday, 18th ot Fe6ru ary.
 For particulars apply to the principal or to the undersigned for circulars B. D. TURNER, President Board of Trustees. WM. A. OLD, Sec'y. Jan. l9, lS0l 3t
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
DRUM AND FIFE.

pRASS and Maple Snare Drums, three Ib sizes, suitable for volunteer companies
 Bass Drums, Boys superior toned Toy Drums;
 B and c Ebony and Imitation Ebony Flies;
 Violincellos Tomborines, and superior lot of Strings. Just received at the book store of
 Dec Is JNO. E. REARDON
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31

HoN. SoLoN BoRLAND. - Ex-Sena ,r Borland addressed large assembly in ', hall of the House of Representatives k ,. evening. The distinguished speaker tooi decidedly high southern grounds. We gret that the la,eness of the hour proven a more extended notice of his conclusil argument in favor of maintaining. at B.. hazards, the rights of the outh.-NosA. 0aie Union 6 AmericQn.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31


 EXCITEMENT IN THE CITY-AN ALLrGrn NEGRO 1HEF ARRESTED AND TAKEN TO AR KANSAS "VIET ARMS. .''-In last Monday's Aoolamche we gave the particulars of the arrest of man named Alfred Jackson, o1,os Frank Rose, who, it is alleged, stole negro from Mir. John H. McGavock in 1S53.-. The negro was recovered and Jackson lodged in jail, but succeeded in effecting his escape. He was re-arrested here last Saturday week, as before stated, and placed Tn Jall. Saturday two men from Arkansas, who knew Jackson, came here for him, but finding that they had to go through tedi- ous process if they pursued legal plan for his arrest, they stru;k out a more expcdi-s tlous plan. Jackson was taken before Judge Swayne on writ of habeas corpus. and no one appearing against him, of course he was discharged. He returned to jail to get his clothing, and on leaving that place he was seized and carried down to the steamboat Black Hasck, on board of which he was placed, under the charge of Newton Ross, of Osceola-at whose in stance he was arrested--to be taken to Os- eeola. On the way from the iail to the boat he resisted with all his power, shriek- ing murder, murder, but his struggles were Tn vain. The occurrence created sene little excitement and attracted large crowd but the feeling was evidently with the Ar kansians It is said that for three years Jackson was overseer for w. 0. Butler esq, of Jackson, Tenn, and that he bore good character in that situation. Ava-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31

GE The following officers in the Unite States army are South Carolinisn.: haio.s 1; brevet major, l; brevet colonol. l: "A tains II; lst lieutenants, S; 2d lieu.cL.n > 3, In the navy there are coum4n.e- 3 captains. 13 lieutenants, ? surgeons. purser, masters, i midshpmen, and l engineer
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
VALUABLE FARM FOR sALE.

!
 OFFER FOR SALE my RzRaf; on A the Little Maumele, in Owen township. Pulaski county, about four miles south of the AT kansas river. The tract contains 370 acres, of which 100 acres are lmproveda and in cultivation. It is situated on tue road leaong from Little Rock to Fort Smith, about l6 miles from Little Rock it is the fret stand on the road and is valuable as place for the entertainment of travellers
 On the premises is splendid Mill site, with tlmbers already gotten out for Saw Mill; also. to be sold with the place. in the State. fi'N' Any person desirous of obtaining information in regard to this place is referred to Thomas Fetch. CT, esq, Sheriff of Pulaski county
 Letters in regard to this business may be ad dressed to the subscriber at North Point Post office, Pulaski county
 JOHN P. KENNERLY, JGnudyu '. 1S61--0m