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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31
Hon. R. w. Johnson.

We are surprised to find in the Fort Smith Parallel the article we publish below. The edi- tor ought to have known better than to have suffered doubt to have taken possession of his mind, even for moment, in regard to the silly story of coalition between Robert ". Johnson and Judge David Walker. The originator of the story is an unmtigated slanderer.
 Mir. Johnson has expressed his cheerful vii lingness to serve the State in the Confederate Senate if his services should be needed, but he is doing nothing in the world to secure his cleo ton. If the State can find more suitable man, he would not regret 1t. The last thing he would stoop to would be to coalition with any one to secure an election. The whole story is without foundation-without an excuse-and is a mali. cious falsehood. The editor of the Parallel, who has known Mir. Johnson so long and inti- mately, should have mentioned the story only to have denounced it:
 "We see that the press throughout the State are generally in favor of this gentleman being one of our senators. We certainly accord to him all that has been said in his favor, at the same time, we confess ihat if he is to be elected by the sacrifice of principle, to tike into office an old fogy like David Walker; (we understand that this is the pro- gramme) if it is, we are opposed to it from prnci pie. David Walker was rather late in giving ad- heson to our independence, and it was not until public opinion compelled the gentleman to eschew his union proclivities. The popular indignation was so great that the honorable gentleman was compelled to yield his opinions, and call the con- vention together, that those who voted against an ordinance of secession ght place the State in her true position, and now these gentlemen are first to cry out when office is to be given and claim that they are entitled to all the places. We ap- prehend that the legislature will not elevate to so important an office as that or Confederate Senator any man who made eleventh hour repentance We wish to see inaugurdted the true principles of our southern independence, and it can be done as well by the selection of true southern men as to yield to old fogyism. We do not believe the re- port that Col Johnson is privy to any such a con- bination.'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31
Tribute of Respect.

DANvIvlLLE, Oct. l2th, 1861; Danville Lodge Mo- II, A. Y. Masons.
 WHEREAS, The Almighty Director of all things hath in the wisdom of His purposes afflicted US with the death of our beloved ERE B. McWHIRrER, who died on the 2d day of October, 1861, in the 5Oth year of his age, at his residence in Yell county, ArkanSls-theretore,
 Rsoloed, That this ledge has been deprived of one of it's most esteemed members, and the frater- nty generally, of worthy brother.
 Res0iUed, That while we deeply deplore the death of our brother still we believe there are wisdom and mercy in all the Lords dealings with men, and that in the present instant, we will bow our heads and hearts in humble submission to Heavens de- cree, and feel that the will of the Lord is accom- plished.
 Resolred, That a copy of these resolutions be placed upon the minutes of this lodge-one sent to the family of the deceased, and another sent to the True Democrat for publication.
 Resoiped, That the members of this lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
 THOS. ". POUND, ]
 M. K. RUNYAN, Com.
 ". R. KNIGHT,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31

Hsas~ We have had the pleasure of meeting with Capt. W. A. Lacy, who some years ago practiced law in our city. The first we knew of Capt. Lacy was in l846, when he came through this place as first lieutenant of com pany of cavalry from Tennessee, On his way to Mexico. His captain having resigned at some point on the coast of Texas he was thrown in command of the company, and many are the anecdotes and pleasant sayings of the then cal led "boy captain we have heard. Hewas first lieutenant of company from Shreveport, La., Sd Louisiana regiment, and was the officer so fatteringly mentioned in Col. Hyous report as having led the charge on Sigel's battery. We learn that he has resigned his office of lieuten- ant, but will immediately enter the service again. He has four brothers in the service now. We do not mean this as puff, but only as a notice of a thorough gentleman and accomplished sol dier.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31

or Our friends in Gen. McCuloch's con- mand, who may write to us the particulars o any battle that may take place, will oblige us by giving us information concerning the Texas and Louisiana, as well as Arkansas, regiments Our subscribers in Texas and La, number two thousand, and our paper furnishes them with the earliest news. Our acquaintances in the regiments from those two States would confer favor on us by giving the particulars of any matters concerning their regiments, which we will take pleasure in publishing.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31
R-.-@>e~

To AGENTS PAYING TAXES FOR NoN-EEsI. DENTs-All persons acting as agents and pay ing taxes on lands belonging to nonresidents of this State, would render a beneficial service to the Confederate States, as well as to the Au- ditor of this State and the sherifs of the seve- ral counties, y reporting to the sheriff of the proper county, the name of the owner and a description of the lands he is paying taxes on, in every case where the owner is known or be lieved to be citizen of the United States, and considered an alien enemy under the act of Con- gress, approved August 30th, 1861, to Seques- trate the estates and property of alien enemies, etc.
 The object of the report is to ascertain as correctly as possible, those among the non-reSi- dent tax payers who are citizens of the United States, and alien enemies of the Confederate States, so arrangements can be made by the Confederate States for the payment of the taxes due thereon for the current year in due time. and before they are advertised for sale.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31
TULIP, October 2G. IE

MIR. EDIToR-The people down hero are settling down on candidate for Congress from this dis trict. Harley, Garland and others have somc friends here, but the majority are settling down on Iilson P. Johnson, the man who most con- pletely fills the bill A southerner by birth and in every pulsation of his heart, bold speaker. ener getic mn and possessing direct and comprehen- sive mnd he is the very man for the place and the time Ihave just returned from tour in the ad joining counties and have seen gentlemen from other counties. Js. will carry Desha, Ashley. Drew, Dallas ard Union counties bya good maio rity in each. The race is between him and MT. Garland, and the latter, though man of ability, so bitter unionist until the twelfth hour that the southern men here cannot forget it. We are sanguine of MT. JohDson's success down here, and will give him good vote.
 Yours truly, VIRGIL,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31
Missouri Items,

Who should enter our sanctum yesterday morning but Sam. Lewis, the veritable typo Sam, direct from the camp in Missouri, looking fat aud brown, and hearty as a buck He ia vored us with copies of the St. Louis Republi can and Democrat as late as the 18th instant We have not time or space to give long extracts from these papers, and must content ourselves with summary of the leading items.
 The Republican is down on Jim Lane. It cbaracterizes him as robber, thief and murde Ter. It appears that there is a quarrel between Gen. Sturgs, the redoutable warrior who evacu ated Fort Smith, and the assassin Lane. Lane says that Sturgis is an habitual drunkard, etc., etc. The Republican defends Sturgis, and in the course of its article says this of Lane
 "In regard to the course of Lane and his band of yagabonds unfortunately mustered into the service of the United States, and thereby having show of authority for their acts of oppression and theft, we have from another source, the most lamentable accounts. His course, and that of the men at. tached to his command has been one of undisguised robbery punder and outrage-not confined to se- cessionists, but extended to Union men all along the Kansas border. In al cases, he has author ized and justified his men in running off whole plantations of slaves, and compelled them to go when they were unwilling to do so. We are pleased to know, that true representation of the outrages committed by this man upon the loyal as well disoyal citizens of the border countless has been made to Secretary Cameron, now in this city, and hope, notwithstanding the emissaries which he has sent to Washington, that he will be driven ill disgrace from the army, and his regiment of jay hawkers disbanded."
 In another part of the paper, we see that if teen of Lanes brigade, including Montgomery, were arrested by part of Sturgis' command, while engaged in an attempt to rob and mur' der.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31
LITTLE ROCK. Oct. 22l, 1861.

EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT
 The undersigned, commanding company in Col Churchil's regiment is a fellow officer ot Capt M.G. Galloway, of Puiaski county, and has heIrd the rumor that Capt. Galloways company was commanded during the battle of Oak Hills, by subordinate in the absence of Capt. Galloway - Having commanded the company next to Capt liaIloway's company at the battle of Oak Hills, remembering distinctly to have conyersed repeat edly during the progress of that battle early and late, with him and Lieut.. c. W. King also, during its most trying scenes, he is prepared from peiso nal knowledge to pronounce the rumor false in its length and breadth.
 Capt. Galloway and Lieut. King were at their posts during the entire battle, and set example of g,llanty which the authof of the calumny against them could never be induced to initiate
 OLIVER BASHAM.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31

cEgy~ In addition to the above letter from Capt. Ba.ham, we have been shown letter from Coke Whitten, a member of Capt. Galloway's company, written on the 18th October, from Camp Pickens, Mo-, and directed to ". R. Vaughan. Mr, Whit ten knew nothing of any reflections having been circulated against Lieut.. King, hence its a voun- tary indorsement:
 "I was very sorry that Lieut.. King was com pelled to leave us and go home, but hope he will come back soon. And here l must say that he deserves great credit for the bravery he showed the battle of Oak Hills. That was q time that tried the nerves of all men that were present, and can safely say that there no man who acted with more bravery than he did, from first to last. Foi six long hours he was at his post cheering and en couraging his company"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CONGRESS
First District.


 a7~ We are authorized to announce FELTX.I BATsoN, of Cay.ve candidate for Congress rom the ro dis tric composed the of Benton Washington Aadt son arr H. Newton Crawford Franklin, Johnson Pope, Mari m Scarcy. Van Buren and Conway Election on the 9th day of November next
 Ag- We are authorized to Hon II F. THoMA SON of Cawfrd county candidate for Congress from the District composed of the counties q Bent n: Wahngton alison, Carroll. Newton Crawford Franklin, Johnson Pope, Marion Searcy Van BuTen and Conway.
 Second District Es- Wc are authorize t. JOHN & II RAINEY, o Qua hta. candidate for Congress from me d ds composed of tho conn Of Sebastian, Scott Polk sevier Yell Montgomery, Pike Hempslead Lafayette Columbia, 0uachita Clark, peIro and Hot epnS Election hrst "e nesday (6th) of Nov 1861.
 sg- We ar. auhoriz d announce JOHN T. BEARDEN candidate for scat in the Confederate States Congress from the 2d dis Iict.
 as We are authorized to Dr. A. s. HUEY, as candidate present the people the 2d District in the Confederate States Congress.
 es- We are authorized SAMUEL NJ. SCOTT, of Clark county candidate Congress from the 2d ui trict Election 9th November, ls6l.
 Rs- We authoriznd to announce Hon. JOHN F. WHEELER candidate for Congress from the 2d district RS Weare authorized announce Gen. G. D. RJYSToN, of empead, a candidate for Congress from the 2l dis 
 Third District. nN We are authorized to announce Hon. JILSON F. JOHNSON of Desha county candidate for Congress from the third district.
 rA We authorized to announce S. F. ARNETr. Esq: of Drew county candidate for Congress from the third district.
 FoR CoNGREss.-We authorized to announce Hon. A. II GARLAND, of PulasAi, candidate for Congress from the 3r drct composed of the counties of Pulaski saline Dallas Calhoun, Union Jefferson, Bradley Drew Ashley, Chcot Desha Arkansas and Prairie Election first We'd nesday in November, 1861.
 PINE BLUFF, ARK, Sept f. lSC1 EDITOR TRUE DEMoCRAT--
 Please announce my candidate for seat in the Confederate Congress the third Congressional Dis trict of the state of Arkansas and oblge yours etc.
 J. c. MURRAY We tO an B. c. of Dallas candidate Congress from the Sd distrct
 Fourth District. Rf- We authorized 10 announce iion THos B. IA N LY Helena candidate for Congress from the fourth district composed of the counties of Fulton, lzard Ran dolph Lawrence, Green Independence, White Jackson Craghe Poinsett, St Francis Crlltend4n MlssIssp and Phillips Election the 9th day of November next.
 &4- We authorized to announce Col. JAMES H. PAT TEkSON a canidate for Congress from the fth district composed of the counties of Fulton lllr1 Randolph Law renee Greene independence White. Jaci CraiGead Ponsett, Francis, Crtcnden, Mississippi Monroe and Phillips Election 9th November, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31
Affairs in Missouri.

From Lieut.. Lewis, and the St. Louis papers, with which he kindly furnished us, we are able to trace Jeff. Thompsons movements thus far. He meditated an attack on Ironton, and to pre- vent reinforcements being sent to that point, went above and destroyed railroad bridge. too strongly posted to be attacked with his force of 1900 men, and that an Illinois regiment was coming across the country, he took half his command, attacked and routed it, and took their baggage and two wagon loads of arms. The federa!S then were reinforced and Thompson fell back to Fredericktown, where, with ll50 men, he fought 5000 of the enemy for three hours, killing four hundred, and having forty two killed and wounded
 In southwest Missouri, Price has fallen back to effect a junction with McCuloch. The reason is that after the capture of Lexington he had not sufficient number of percussion caps to fire two rounds. In the spells captured, un- fortunately no caps were found. He sent ex> presses and wagons but failed to get them until very recently. By this time he has an ample supply. Fremont is advancing, with determ ination to give battle. In fact, unless he gains victory now, he is rVined, for if he returns to St. Louis as a fugitive, he will be court mars tialed and disgraced
 We are advised of certain movements of our troops, and the points to which, certain com mands have been ordered, but do not care to mention them.
 Our neighbor of the Gazette has kindred in the army and numerous correspondents, and as we'll as ourself has kept posted as to intended movements, yet has reraincd from giving them publicity. This wise retcence we have endeay> bred to initiate. Both papers have been blamed for withholding these things until they become known through other sources, but it is best to err, if error there be, on the safe side. We look for skirmishes, to be followed by a decisive battle within the next ten days. If McCuiloch Is promptly reinforced he may offer Fremont battle single handed. The force of the latter is full 0,0O9. Five thousand of these are cavalry and artillery, and 5000 infantry. They perfectly armed, we'll supplied with all the mu- nitons of war, and the appliances of marching army. We wait with anxiety yet with conf dence, for the news of the great result
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31

AN ARKANSAS SwoRD.-We have been shown sword manufactured at Atlanta, in Prairie county, by MT. c. A. Harris and presented to Capt. T. J. Payne of the McKeever Guards. It is as handsome and serviceable a sword as we ever saw. IL is strongly and elegantly made, and in the hands of Capt. Payne, we know, will do rood execution
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31
nag~ The~fiver is now too low for navigation and the<weather dry and pleasant.
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ESPECIAL ELEcrIoSs.-Mr. Cunningham, of Hot Spring county, has been elected State Se- nator, from the counties of Hot Spring, Saline and Polk, vice Col. Pagan, resigned.
 MT. Collins is elected clerk of Saline county in place of J. W. shoppach, resigned, and Jos Scott, county Judge.
 c. A. Carroll was elected representative from Crawford county. James NJ. Brown, jr. sheriff. We regret to learn of the death of Alex. Nor. ton, one of the representatives from Crawford county.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31

1T The convention of the Episcopal Church <met and adjourned. Quite an animating debate was had on the proposition to change the name to that of "The Reformed Catholic Church." which was voted down by vote of over two 10 one. The name of e The Epsco- pal Church in the Confederate States of Amer ica" was then adopted.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31

Secretary Cameron had been in St. Louis, and was toadied to an alarming extent. Claims against the United States, upon orders of Ere mont, were selling at a heavy discount in St. Louis.
 The bogus State convention was grinding along" at St. Louis. In reading the debates, we see some evidences of manhood even in that body.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31

ARKANSAS TRooPs IN kENTUCKY.-Haw- thorne succeeds Col. Lyon, deceased. Gordon N. Peay has been elected Lieut.. Col, Jno. t. Reardon fills Peay's place as captain of the Capital Guards, D. c. Fulton takes Reardon $ position as first lieutenant.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31

2 GOOD money making tit,sood patroua@e aui every "A 1Lil that eIrJ ke the pioprtc.J l..t ou, fr sale lo st4l cl.p for | .le o,lts ur toun Nac Lo d, the cash, u.I any thing else SHAn-s Iu ,c pr pr-tos aiiy IS the ony ctusr t1r olel n- r se A4uTe~s True DeiIlcrlt. U,t y ,II
 :. D. KING. Attorney and Couus. .oret Law, Cncas'iie A' Arkdussv attend to the collection Of clas H tho counties e Pope. Johnson ant Franklin, and aus other bu-ILess. tNt 1-. L- v
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31

MAMMOTH QUrNcEs.-Mr w. 5. Tendon, of White county, has presented us with some ex- ceedIngly large quinces, some of which weigh ed half pound and measured l4la inches in circumference. They are certainly very fine.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31

Bag~ By an advertisement in our paper. it will be seen that printing office Is offered for sale. It is located in a good place and offers a first rate chance for printer to invest.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31
Tribute of Resprct,

WHEREAS, HENRY RIGNEY, worthy member or Strict Observance Lodge No. 6, and voluntesr in Capt. Armssrong's company, (Bradey regimen died at Memphis, Tenn, of measles, on Sept. l6rl, 1861, whereby this lodge lost valuable membar' his country true soldier, anl his friends true and valued frlend-therelOre,
 kesolUed, That whilst We huubly submit to tho decrecs of the Supreme Grand Master, all of wh9.e decrees arc just, cannot but mourn the oss of brother Rigney, thus cut off in the prime of Ifa Rcsolped, That tender the relatives and friend, of the deceased, our poor, but heatteit sympabios in this their sad bereavement.
 RCsolDed, That as mark of respect to our da. parted brother, we will wear the usual baire or mourning for thirty days and that a copy of t1esa resolutions be forwarded to the True Democrat f,r publication,
 Introduced and adoptel at a regular meeting of Strict Observance Lodge No. 63, at Plum B.yo, Jefferson county, Ark, Oct. l2.h,siSGl.
 GWINN BARBER,l
 F. BUCK, Com
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31

MEMPHIS, Oct 29--Gen. Thompson had five pieces of artillery in the fght-four of which he brought off safely, the other disabled by the horses running away and upsettingt, and was then taken by the enemy.
 len. Thompsons loss was 42 killed and wound ed. Loss of the federas he thinks was between three and four hundred.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31
JAMES PATTY, Gaznttn nleaSh CODY.

The Lincolntes arc troubled at the plain talk of the Canada papers. They cannot send mob or suppress them by law Sewardis ahaid to prohibit their circulation in the mails.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31
Wanted

F5yn HIRE a collred woman, to wash and iron anl i3
 H hoase work. Ons fom the country alone will answer, al5 ths hest wages given. Inquirr at thjs office.
 Also hire a white mln German Am 'rlcan. t5 mako fire. and do the other work of paco n town Inquire ,I,;. oai.. Get. 3I 5w
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31

DIED-In Bradley county. Warren on th' 10th ius infant son of J. D. aud M II. Butler, aged Il days. as-sa.-..zsz
 NARRTED--On the 2oth inst at ParkersburS, A.k, by pnr Rob, Marshall Mir. jBr SCOTT, of CTunty to Miss MAR1a4 L. PARKER daughter ot Rev J. Parker of Yell county, Ark.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31
Book Borrowed

gnY son> one in my absence the Theory If War, by Lt ES Col McDuuglI III. English copy half bound n Russia wi,h my name lettcred on the back "i very alN u e obtain possession of it once more. ALBERT TINE
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31
Change of Firm.

EOHN w. JAY having sold out his interest in the Saw g Mi, at Little Rock, th business Viii hereafter te rrd on by J. " Irwin Fossilt All debts anu crciI au
 J. " IRWIN < FOSSITT f o,+ 99 1s61 5-- JOHN VI. IAY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31

The monthly pay of Generals of divisions, of brIgades, is S3Ol. Privates and non- commits stoned officers receive one ration day, and yearly allowance for clothing. Commissioned officers are not allowed to draw ratinns.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31
Tnr Sale or Hire.

A C0LoRED GIRL. abont eighteen years ot aSr smart "A cfy. g,1ot seams stress d ry Aay Cgp1uln. She will only he sld residing at dit'uc' irm L,ttls Rock. Inqui C at th office. Oct @l c"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31

nar In Siam, the penalty for lying is to have the mouth sewed up. Suppose it was so here, what number of mutes we would have,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31
N Q T I c [

To onners and employers of Negroes in dse C1yof
 Lit!e Rock and oi5iaity.
 Owners and employers of Negroes in the city of Little Rock, in giving passes. will please stale where the negro is to go and the hour at which he is to return home Hereafter passes allowing ne. croes to be out after ? o'clock will not be rccog nised by the Home Guard or City Police, uog will permits to pass and repass until l2 o'clock" !" bo respected. By MAYOR of Little Rock,
 and Chief Of Home Guard October 3lst, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-31
HEADQUARTERS,
ApjUIANr GENERALS OFFICE,
 Little I.oc.t, Oct. th, lsGl
General Order No. F.

LcneTdl
 E threa ened invasion, it ordered by th Govr A and CoInnandpl chief that the BrI-eer G-ls- ra5 commanding each brigade, hold h mSelrv- .n S a wtII u order out tr active SIFlyu uHr respective commands for tGe space of Nty days or I period may be directed by the proper authpe,. vlil be fitted immediately anu 7...o-s yted, uAtI further orders.
 cumn4Ed iu-cAieI further directs that Ragim nal and Bait ll nIu-ters ordered forthwith Cy each U}- teney}i, and that they be continued ol each sHec Ing Saturday weeks That tie Generals cumtul u5 orier nG,ier r, returned by captains oi n dnls NA th proper dasgnat upon ach T H. sh Wing tn. nluaar of company parade-thc scuF.iu 9. sun and whether if f1r servicc Each uuIta Nia u IT, Gure appear at muster. armed and equipped & the law dCtct Di,uhcityuce ot orders will be promptly reIes by court martial. oC otherwise. as drctel b. law. Ihr Gen r7s commanding respectively. ordered 2 re- port the cammtueru chief the strength asl condition of their BIigu.th, number o arms repJvc in el ud such o;her information may b. deemed v1!ua5e t te public
 His Ex:cency relics confidently upon tha pari -m ot th people and the eHgens Epou tn couItIy fr c r- fu pliance Nith s ord Ile reminds m "i tia p uf formidable northern orce, led by es and witkcI leaders, assuring the people of n rat "4 the rut ot lis Excecncy, tar tue sa Us re.,cei at all h&za d5
 By order of the GovCrnor.