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Crawford County Rangers.

DR.. n. o. DAVIDSON, wishes us to
say that he is enlistiny men for company
of cavalry. and can be found, usually. at
the Court House. DR.. Davidson was 1st
Lieutenant in Capt Carrolls company. and
was in the battle of Oak Hills. We can
speak of him as brave and worthy officer.
They will get the arms turned over by
Capt. Carroll. as well as his horse equip
ments, which were acknowledged to be the
best in the army, in the Missouri cam
paigu.
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

FRox, ouR Army Up THE RIvER.-We
learn from passengers who came down from
Columbus by railroad. yesterday. that the
enemy were getting in close jnxtapositiou
to JEFF. Thompson's command, who were
stationed opposite on the Missouri shore,
and called upon Gen Polk for q reinforce
ment, which was promptly furnished.
The Federal and Confederate pickets were
continually firing upon each other all night
OF the a4th inst. and IS our Columbus cor
respondent informs us, twenty of the Fed
erals hive been captured by our men. and
are held in confinement as prisoners of war
At that place. =,
Weiurther learn that Gen. Cheatham
advanced upon Mayield with considers
BILE force on Saturday. Of this there can
no doubt, as we have it from several su-
thorit4tive sources. Stirring times may be
anticipated in Western Kentucky during
the course Of the present week, we think
Aempkis appeal ~
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

CoNNECTICUT.-The New Haven Pdt
dunn says that men ale moving hers
and earth - tc overthrow the Governns.
and that they deserve death more tsrns
and sudden than that mcted to burglar L
midnight assassin. The boldest treSa
was proclaimed in Huntington few isa
ago, and threats to resist the tax for VA
purposes Were made in the most prohs
language by one or more individuals. W.
w. Eaton is the head and front Of the CT
spiracy. 1t was this man who openly q
clared that he would resist the passage {
the Massachusetts, troops through the s@
in their march to the South. d.
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

DEATH OF DE-. JoRDAS.-We, in common
with the citizens OF the State, deplore the
death.of DR.. Jordan. His death at this
time Is q calamity to the State and to the
Confederate States. No man. so far as we
sss informed. in the whole country, had
TAKEN 90 active part in the cause Of the
sQsfh. - Dr. Jordan. not only in giving OF
his swn Substance. but in inducing others
20 ID the came. May his name be long re-
membered among us.
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

@ Mr.. SAMUEL HARRIxGTox, of this
city, will please accept our thanks for late
copy OF the St. Louis Republican. He has
been up-to Springfield. No. and just re-
tVr9ed with two Of our young wounded
volunteers. He deserves the thanks and
gratitude Of the whole community, for the
untireing care and attention he has shown
10 tho sick and wounded volunteers. AL
though Of northern birth. NO man has shown
q amme lively and unwearing interest in the
welfare and comfort Of the soldier than has
&a.
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

FoR ELECToR.-The death OF Jona
Jordan, whose name was on the eie''O..
ticket, made it necessary that anotne' +
son should be selected to fill BIS P''e ,
Upon co9sultation with many 'f'en"'
was agreed to select John R. Hampton. - !
Bradley county, . sterling pat,lO' ., Is i,
able man. Accordingly we have p,ac1. ~ - =
name with the others at the head ., ~ u
columns, and hope it will prove sccep.s p..,
to the people of Arkansas.-lrae O'"
Graf ~ -
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

@ Doct. c. F. BRowx, Surgeon to Col.
QcRses battalion, C. s. A.. has been in our
Hsy for several days. We are sorry to see
a.nastsr locking SO badly, bat hope, now
that he is 'released temporarily from his
srdasus dutiss, may soon regain his former
good health. Doct- Brown done an that
= could for the wounded Van Buren, boys,
Il the battle Of Oak Hills. and will be
Zratsfallys Remembered by them.
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

@ A company of about forty me.
mounted on fine horses, arrived here ircr
Jasper county. Texas, on Monday. ris
would prefer to serve as mounted men, b
are willing if necessary, to sell their bora
and serve as infantry. Their object is,
need be, to fight.
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Ey- Our friend TURNER of the Ar

EB Our friend TURNER of the Argus,
speaks in the following very complimenta
ry manner of Hon. H. +. THoMAsoN, OF
this city, who has declared himself candi-
date for re election to the Confederate Con-
gress:
We had the pleasure of visit this
morning from our distinguished friend Gen.
II. +. Thomason, of Van Buren,. We are
indie bed to the Gen. for late Richmond
paper, from which we gather much valuable
information. Gen. Thomson, as we said
few day. since. is the very man to send
back to Kseimond. He has been tried. and
proved himself good and faithful servant.
He is a gentleman Of fine abilities and
sound Judgment, and will ably represent us
in the Congress Of the young Republic
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

re- Sheriff Porter, of Sebastian cous
who came up the river in the Leon, ys,s.
day, with funds forCok Duval, P.ym.r
sufficient to pay of all the troops Ca
tirmation of the battle in Western v,uii,
ia has been received at Little Rock.
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25
For Congressional District,

!" We are authorized to announce Hon. ]. 9.
H RAINEY. If Ouachita County, a. candidate
tor the Confederate Congress from the I'd District,
compsasiag tAe counties of Sebastian, Scott, Polk
osvie, Yell. Montgomery. Pike, Hampstead, La
nyesee, Columbia, Ouachita. CLARK, Perry and Hot
spdsgs, at the election in November next
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

A TIMELY aRRIvAL..-We learn by letx
from Wilmington. that the British scs:
Victoria, formerly schr. Louiss. Of WI
mington, which cleared from thst p''
about five weeks since, with lumber, n
turned on Friday last. from Nassau, with )
small cargo of salt. coffee. sugar and mo
lasses. Observer, " CO. Spts
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25
FromthsBddesportloonn., HAsner.

E ~ Sl1Q - have Peecs.
Shah W aAs9 pEace. now. of shall this
wat be continuea. tt very tAought that
the return Of Winter nay find onr tens OF
thousands of working people without en-
pioyment.s witAcut the means OF earning
bread or clothing. exposed alike to hunger
and cold, to perish. it may be. literally per-
ish in sight of tho mills and workshops
whore they once earned . competencs for
themselves and families, is terrible. And
yet If this war is, eostinned, death from
want and exposure will be of frequent oc-
currence. Even now, deaths from starva-
tion have actually occurred in some of our
The South cannot be conquered. 1t is
persist in the Attempt. The Confederate
States seek not conquest. They do. not
wish TO thrust their Constitution or Gov
ernment ON unwilling people. They are
fighting for honor. for their just and con-
sti,utional rights they have no choice.
They must either fight or quietly submit to
have their rights. which justly and consti-
tutionally belong to them, wrenched from
them by Abolition fanatics.
The responsibility of the war rests on
the North. The North began it. The
North ought to make some honorable prop
osition which will end it. Will they do it ?
Upon tho acgon Of tho North in the matter
depends tt1 happiness of millions. the
weal or svosSsf the country. The questions
of dispute mast be settled peaceably and BY
compromise sooner or later. When it is
done. the war is at an end. Why not do
at once what must some day be done and
let the unnatural conflict end
The Confederates repulsed the Federals at
Manassas. as they had done at Aqua Greek,
and Vienna and Bethel. and at Searcy Greek
and as they had done wherever they had
met in anything near equal numbers. They
will do it again. The South will oppose
man to man wherever it is necessary. The
| Federals canIot, in five years, overrun Vir-
| ginis and Missouri-were that done, the
| conquest of the South would not be begun
Then why continue war ? Why persist in
attempting to do an impossible thing.
People Of Connecticut You have toe
much interest in this matter to trihe with it
You have had enough of Abolition spread
eagle and buncombe; they are impoverish-
| ing you and destroying your country. II
you wan: the war ended; if you want the
busy hum Of industry once more to be heard
in your deserted factories if you want
prosperity instead Of ruin if You want q
constitutional Government instead OF des
potism, you must move! You must LEI
your united voices 60 up for peace! Yor
must adopt measures that will tend to bring
about peace You must insist upon peace
being made in some way
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

ginia is in pecuniarily perples;ns.sen fs.en W.
ment. "S prelin
The following is the CLOSING 'sp a.
OF proclamation issued by Cen rset'sN
to the people of Kentucky. Or IL i. SsAs
i" Frcemen of Kentucky. is e is&:
by our own lovely land-io;n %SS
expelling from our firesides The Sna VIM nj
an insane despotism sends am"sa aaesSa
subjugate us to the iron rule of nuss ~
New England. Let the sons Of fESnt'aia Ea
the descendants Of those gallant - nAea'asa,
names adorn the brightest pa.s. se' Ns' vAss
tory, decide the fate of our g., VI or6.
banner has floated proudly. wher~ssss ~ %
been displayed, under i, we have a s.s aAs
battles OF the country in the uo,,S ,Sasaa.
south-under its folds our fa,s.sad& sad u
back the savages from the homes - otoH
Indiana and Ohio. In gratitpd. " iaist
of those whose fathers were ~. We ,as
ours from the tomahawk and ais'eOsd
knife, return to drag us in chain, ..pas
feet of relentless despotism wh;s v
ready pressing heavily upon ,h"AI sa y
| When in the hour of orr cou,,.N' .'asel's
the extreme north slunk awav f,nn Pei.
ging contest, thousands Of K.a.n ~
poured into the frozen north - ,oIroetiaa, =
British soil. the battles of New p.sas' "a
in return, she sends us her host, Ss,ead se
les to despoil us Of our home, :. :aaA'
liberties, and, through VIM. H S..ss' ~ W
she invites the Outcasts Of all MAJ
join in tie carnival of blood. Iet
more fling to the breeze the proud ,,..s ~ caa
of Kentucky in every valley and ~ @aa''' a
hill! top. Let its fold be kissed !" - s'sl Z
breezes of heaven. Let our lone Sta. :! !r! 8
in emblem of hope from the deem =. =
of our banner over the brothers VIZ ae !.
in the grasp of friendship. and let s ,Is !aa y
dier's motto of our State besueaI II ~ ~
the providence Of God the strength !; ~ !.
cause which he commits to our hand V
The St. Louis Evening News Of S,t
day evening says the federal FORE, 'isu -.
been increased to 10000 at Paducsb ~ ~
federals are building formidable batter. - :
the Kentucky shore opposite Cairo
Total federal force at Cairo, Bird, p,;..
Norfolk, Paducah and Kentucky shon ..' ~
posite Cairo, 30, 900 men. Y
The Louisville Courier. Of the I7,h =.
an especial dispactch to the Chicago Tin, Is;
says
WAsHlSoros. Sept ls
Henry May, Congressman, Beua,
IC. Howard, reporter Of the United Su,
Supreme Court, the editors of the "Soub
and the Exchange" w. G. HARRIS
Henry Moffi:, John BRINE. j. B. Thorn,
H. N. Warfeld. Ross Winaus Cb,J
Pitts, s. T. Walls, T. P. Scott y
Walls. L. p. Scott, Mr.. Brown, Mr.. Lam
ster. Mr.. Dennison, Mr.. Quinliu and \
Lynch, all members of the MARYLAND l.
islatare, and their ladies were arres,ei
Baltimore to day. The whole number
the members of the Maryland legislrr
arrested in Baltimore, to-day is SS. 7
confederates continue the erection of BAT,
ries all along the Potomac, the navigs,;
Of which will soon be closed by them.
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

~ See the advertisements Of Messrs.
PExsisoroN 4 MoRnIs. They are selling
Wheat Flour At % per hundred anil corn
meal st IS cts.s ). e..a ss.es -. u.
The stesm Cotton Mills is now in fall
operation. Give them call.
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

FHE WousDED SoLDIER.-NVe would call
special sttentiou to the advertisement of Mr..
LOUIS Graz. in to-day's paper. His wound
has so much improved as to allow him to
ssteud to his business. In looking for any
thing in his line our citizens will please not
to forget the wounded volunteer.
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

SUsrENDED.-The New York DAILY Aef'
has been forced to suspend pubi'e''lO'
The last issue, OH the l4th, contained /,
lengthy card, bidding farewell to the Put
lie for time. A free press cannot be ~ 70
Grated by the despots at WssLington'-AI
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

~ Our young friend Jos. CLrcG, of
the v. B. Frontier Guards. who has been
IN attendance. since the battle, ON his
wounded comrads. arrived home with them
lest week The fine condition of our
wsandsd boys, testify. unmistakably. to the
untissing care given them.
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

@ The issue of the Fort Smith Daily
Aryas. will. We are requested to say to the
subscribers on this side Of the river, be de-
layed two or three days. ON account ofhav-
ing to change their location and putting up
4 new Office
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

TAE WEArHER.-Fall weather is upon
us in good earnest. For several mornings
pest, We have had severe cold weather,
making fires necessary for comfort The
Fah weather in this country is usually the
best Of all the seasons of the year. Our
weather for the next two months will vie
with that of far-famed Italy.
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

The N. Y. Commercial Adaertser of Sept.
18th. has the following:
We learn that rumor was prevalent
in Washington. yesterday that Gen. Ere
mont was to be superseded in his command
aua that Quartermaster General Melgs is to
he his successor. We have, also, what we
deem;good authority for saying that this
rumof. unlike many others, is founded on
fact. Ind that Mr.. Blair. at whose earnest
recommendation Gen. Fremont was placed
whenp he is. is accom- panied by Gen. Meigs.
in or@es 10 explain to Gen. Fremont the
reasspslsnd the necessity for this step. 1t
will be found. we think. that these reasons
are thst Gen. Fremont exceeded his au-
thosity " the proclamation he issned. that
being the main reason. and that he has, in
Other respects actea-iu important matters
not fAly without Consulting the Govern
ment bat in contravention of its orders and
,prscliee.''
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

u We are authorized and requested to an
hounee Judge JOHN +. WHEELER, Of Fort
Smith. = candidate for Congress from the Cd
District.
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25
For Congress-First District
Eees;s. First Wednesday in Novem1er.

We are authorized 10 announce Hon. FELIX l..
BATSON, of Jchnson County. candidate for
the Confederate Congrss from the LIST District, at
the election In November next
We are authorized 10 announce the Hon. HUGH
=. THOMSON. a candidate to represent tn first
Distriet of Arkansas in the permanent Congress Of
the Confederate States Of America Election first
Wednesday Of November next.
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

1 Msny persons have a pa'ticu'A1t, % :.
bition to seem what they are not; ~.
been said of rich man that ne '~oe
splendid library. and signed the e0h''
sCifh his mark.
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

A FIXED FAcr.-Wordly pcspenE =. ?,
much greater drain upon our ene's'e'; ~ !,
the most severe adversely there st;,, ~
spring. no elasticity T; it is like "'
through life upon a Turkey carpet
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

~ Our friend FELLxER, (one of the
lucky ones at Oak Hills, that got off with
ont Minnie bali through him) has re-
opened his stock of Goods a. the first door
west Of the Post Office. where be would be
pleased 70 ses every body and his wife. II
you can't trade with Fellmer it is your own
faux. Drop in and ses the 60 soldier boy"
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

! H You may gain applause oy .sss ~
great, wise. or fortunate sctioa W III
osnsure. you must pass a whole i''e W"
out saying one bad or foolish thing
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

@ Good faith is the richest exore! y,
Of governments, for the more II Is 4,
upon the firmer it is, and its resources
crease with It's payments.
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

a r. The steamer Lekie, arrived At our
landing. on Monday. with load of gov
sznnsnt freight. She iefs Little Rock on
Friday. This is, We learn from one Of the
oldest iphabitants,' :, the frst steambcat
that has bsen to Van Buren. in September.
fer seventeen years
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

NJ We Learn that Col. DxRosrY Can.
ROLL. Of franklin County. intends to be .
candidate for Congress. from this, the first
District
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

r. IF you want . good smoke, go 10
Fe,.mcr's and get box of his best Cigars
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

@ We wish Idistiactly understood Ma.
zoe enter no msU aane on our smbseriptio.
list sAless accompanied sciM the money. -H
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

r. Hen. aPEARcE, lsst on the stage foI
Little Rock. ON Monday last.
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

kH- That successful pleader At 'nv. =,
often makes poor political orator, ssa
more to be wondered at than tna'
microscope makes very bad telescope
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

- The North Carolins Legislature.
whia has been ballosing some days on the
choice of Confederate Senators. has at last
eaecAed IN elsctlon- Hons. Geo. Davis and
Wm. j. Dortch were ehosen.-Appeai.
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

Contributions Of any of the above named articles,
from our liberal citizens will be received in the
general stock Of clothing for the army forward
ed to particular individuals The citizens of eve
ry town and village ca" appoint Receiver. who
will receive. pack, mark and forward to this office
their contributions
GEO. W. CLARKE, Maj. A @. NJ.
N. B.-Nope others than those who are patriotic
enough to receive the money of their oyernment,
need respond to the above. G. W. C..
n. BAH liberal and patriotic editors are re-
quested to give the above few insertions in their
papers and to call attention edtorially. G. w. c.
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

tain. 1t is believed that Revnou
aids were reconnoit,eing when ,.as ,.a and i
A messenger from Reynolds sa. xea.
ken with letter, which ,,s, was also /,
federal force on Cheat Mountain t THAT d.
one days provisions. and urrs",, had oa,
ded prompt relief. Four -tbonssa5 5 y aea,s
are probably prisoners ere this '~na isds,sl
All the federal force in W..
ginia is in a pecuniarily perpler;s'en Vi.
ment pre1i..
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25
Clothing for our Soldiers.

A. Q. Ms. OFFICE.
Fort Smith. Ark, Sept. l2, 1861
1t vii require the combined efforts of all patriot
ic citizens in aid Of the Quarter Masters Depart
nent, to supply sufficient comfortable clothing to
our gallant troops during the coming winter.
With the view of furnishing the troops on the Ar
kansas frontier. the Merchants of the State
quested to inform this Office. at an carly day, of
the Quality qu.atity and price. of such articles
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

-, n, BAInHoas. Sept. l6.
w. A. Glenn, editor of Exchange has
The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25

: McHAosp. Sept. 49,
It - stated. that on Monday. the 9th
yea. Lee attacked the federal forces i'sn,.,er
reynolds, encamped' near Huttonsvills. and
alter . hard fought battle, defeated then
WITH the loss Of 800 killed and wo.naed Of
ais ownlmens end 500 killed and worrdsJ
aad AooO prisoners on the federal side. -
,,a MoI.osD VIA Ncw ORLsAss. Sept "a.
Inc minnesota. Wabash. Potomac. one
soivestee ,&nd several gun hoals are now
lying q Hampton roads. - A'"
Dspstches announce that Gcn. IeeS Ia.
tAnen 0ta. Reynolds prisoner at !. plsce
called Cypress, ten miles from Cheat Nom.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-11-06
CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS.
HON. W. \. H. SMITHS CIRCULAR.

To The ters nj tie First sonql District eorpose9
Of THE Counties IF Igrr,E, HEshington, Kgyta Bertio
northampton, Hrrtora Gites, i'er9qiInlns, Oa0,oaD
Pds1HHtfnE, CIn1d-n anil CgrritucE:
TIME PERMANENT CONSTITUTION FOR THE GOV
Il eminent of the Confederate States, SuperSrdes the
present Provisional Government in February next Pre-
paratory To organization under it, elections appointed
BY law to be held FIR members of the Electoral COene
the several districts which the State divided on the
first Wednesday of November preceding.
There are no movements in progress If WIFI am ad-
vsed, indicating disposition to tn instrument
tay Conyentinns, fer the purpose of making nominal
tons for the latter office Those agencies however appro-
PIRATE necessary, during the heated party sIrfes
of the past Ia Concert of popular opinion and action
la have disappeared before the generous and patriotic
impu SEES which The presence Of Il Common dagger has
inspired.
The day Of election is hand and do not Consider
that am uverSeppng the properties of position, in
announcing myself candidate 10 represent the District
the first permanent Congress OF the Confederate States
Unwilling 10 revive controversies cacuaIed only to dis
tract the entire armupY of sentiment aud feeling hch
now prevails III maintaining with undivided strength and
loyal hearts the action of the State separating frum the
old and entering The Cunfederacv for the
ed liberties Of her people, avail ySef of this mode of
communicating with you. ard shall myscf with
declaring my purpose weld Cordial support in public
and private station I" such q" aud
promise To make the impending struggle part, Wig
OruuS short and decisive. To This end nual confidence
and jealous corporation uumpaired BY frmer dferen-
ceS Of opinion, alone wanting
wv. Il. SMITH.
Murfreesburo', \. c., Sept. "a, 1861.