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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
(N0 2U0. An Act to amend an Act in Relation to the Issue nf Trnn Ot

An Act to amend an Act m KcIatlOn to the Issue
 of Treasury Notes.
 WHEREAS, By ac of Congress, approved the 9th of March, 1861, the Secretary of the Treasury of first issue of such notes and it is provided that the whole issue shall at time exceed one million of dollars; and it is deemed advisable now to re- move this restriction the Congress of the Confede- rate States of America do enact, That the other Treasury notes authorized to be issued by the Sec retary of the Treasury, under the provisions Of the said act, may be issued by him at any time, with the appreciation of the President either before or after the calling in of the first notes; Prorided, That the whole issue outstanding at any one time shall not exceed two millions of dollars.
 Approved August 5, 1861. I'm
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May, 1861, be amended, by adding thereto the fol lowing clause: '.And that the President may, in his discretion, upon the application and recommen- dation of a Major c eral or Brigader- General appoint from civil life persons to the staff of such officer, who shall have1he same rank and pay as if appointed from the army of the Confederate States E Approved August 5, 1861. I'm
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

ES- Gen. Watkins, commander of the southern forces in Missouri, is half broth CT of Henry Clay. He is said to bear a close resemblance to the deceased statesman.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
CANADIAN OpIs1os.--The Montreal Ga.

CANADIAN OPINIoN.--The Montreal Ga, zette has the following comment on Lin. coln & Co.'s new financial schedule.
 The New York Times urges that the issue of treasury bills to circulate as money at the rate of S1,060,000 per day, will make money plenty and business brisk. But we are afraid our neighbors will find out, as others have done before them, that brisk business on such basis will not lead to good end. There is no better estab- lished principle of monetary science than that such issues diminish in value in di- rect proportion to the quality or amounts. The Hamilton co. W. Observer, ofthe 10th instant, says:
 There can be little doubt, we think, that trouble is brewing between Great Britain and the United States, hence the cause of sending out an additional complement of troops. The Quebec papers, the other day contained the following ominous para graph:
 "Capt. Haworth, Queens messenger, arrived here this morning, by express train, at half-past three o'clock, from Washing ton, with dispatches from Lord Lyons to go to England by the Great Eastern, and with orders for his excellency, the Gov ernor-G -Generl"
 A sharp eye is being kept on the move ments of our neighbors, and 1t is said that the dispatches have reference to the block ade and the recognition of the Southern Confederacy. The probability is that a difficulty will shortly occur in connection with the blockade, as strict orders have been given the Admiarl of the British squadron not to permit British vessels to be seized while passing out from southern ports.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

Eg The New York Herald says Napo. leon had his Crouchy, and by him lost Waterloo, and Scott and Patterson, to whom he owes the defeat at Bull Run.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

Ew It will be observed from the dis patches that the abolition troops never run pr retreat--they simply "retire!"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

NY- The Chicot Press thinks that coun- ty will contribute fifteen thousand bales of cotton to the cause of the Confederate States,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
Gg- The Boston Gazette of July 20th

sayS.
 George D. Prentice of the Louisville Journal was born in Preston, Conn.,, 1T 1904, and graduated at Brown University in 1923. Our Boston merchants having given recently substantial proof of their ap preciation of his manly course and we trus others will do likewise.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

EF- Russell, of the London Times, writes to that paper that the panic among the Yankees was caaselss." What does the fellow mean?
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

Eg- The grand army, we were informed, left Washington playing and singing, "I wish was in Dixie' We have not yet learned to what tune they returned,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

DOUBLE QUICK. "A popular military movement with the northern army, taught by Beauregard in one easy lesson.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
lNo on2 !

 An Act to provide for additional Field Officer to Volunteer Battalions, land for the appointment of Assistant Adjutant General for the Provision al Forces
 SECTION l. Be enacted by the Congress of tue Confederate States of America, That the eighth section of the Act of March 9th, 1861, "To provide for the public defence" be, and the same is hereby, so far amended, that whenever battal. ions of volunteers in the service of the Confederate States shall consist of less than six companies, there may be allowed, in the discretion of the Pre- sident, to each battalion 50 constituted, two field officers, one with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and the other with the rank of Major.
 SEC. 3. That the President be, and he is hereby authorized to appoint for the volunteer forces in the Confederate service as many assistant Adju- tants, General as the service may require, whose rank shall correspond with the rank of the assis- tant Adutants- General in the regular army, and who shall receive the same pay and allowances, according to their respective grades.
 Approved August 3, 1861. I'm
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(No. 204.)

An Act to extend the provisions of an Act entitled "An Act to Prohibit the Exportation of Cotton from the Confederate States, except through the Seaports of said States, and to punish Persons offending therein," approved May 2l, 1861.
 SEC. l. The Congress of the Contederate States ot America do enact That the provisions fthe above recited act be, and the same are hereby extended, and made applicable to the exportaton of tobacco, sugar, rice, moasses, syrup and naval stores from the Confederate States, from and after the tenth day of August.next.
 Approved August ?, 1861. I'm
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---<zS-- -sNS s-.. Es------- Mass Neet;ue in Johnson County

At mass meeting of the citizens of Johnson county, held in the city of Clarksville, Saturday the l7th day of August, lo6l Labon c. Howell was called to the chair and John G. Connolly ap- pointed secretary.
 Col. John w. May being called on to explain the object of the meeting, did so by stating that on the 9th Nov next, the voters of this Congressional dis trict, would be required to select some person to represent us in the Congress of the Confederate States.
 E. When, on motion, John s. Houston, Thomas s Drew, Blunt NJ. Wood, John w. May and Jame: King, were appointed committee to draft suitable resolutions expressing the sense ot this meeting after which through their chairman, Col. John $ Houston they reported the following: WHEREAS, An election will be held on the 9th day of November next, fog representative to Con gress, from this district; and whereas we deem il of the utmost Importance, to make a judicious SC lection for that high and responsible office; and whereas we have abiding faith and confidence in the ability, integrity and efficiency of the Hon. Felix l. Batson; and whereas we of the opinion that the Arkansian has evinced great acumen in hoistng the name of Judge Batson at its mast head for Congress. Therefore,
 ReSotued, That Judge Batson by his bold and manly position, i'll opposition to northern aggres- sion; and in favor of the secession of Arkansas, at the very inception of the present crisis, merits the esteem and deserves the kind consideration of our good and loyal citizens
 Resoloed, That we esteem Judge Batson emi- nently qualified to discharge the duties of that hon. orable position, with credit to himself and honor to his country.
 ResOlued, That the Arkansian in it's commenda- tons of Judge Batson, has our most cordial ap- proval and concurrence.
 ResoIred, That the Arkansian, True Democrat and Van Buren Press be requested to publish the foregoing preamble and resolutions JNO. $. HOUSTON, THOS. s. DREW, B. M. WOOD, JAMES KING,
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JNO. $. HOUSTON, THOS. s. DREW, B. M. WOOD, JAMES KING, I. w. MAY.

On motion of James B. Wilson, esq, the above resolutions were unanimously adopted. Judge Batson being present, came forward and thanked his fellow citizens for the honor conferred and for the confidence reposed in him, and pledged him self, if elected to Congress from this district to discharge the duties encumbent upon him, heartily and faithfully.
 On motion the meeting then adjourned
 LABAN c. HOWELL, Chn. To,,, ~ Co.,,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

enacted, providing for the safe custody, preserva- ton, printing, publication and distribution of the laws are hereby repealed.
 Approved Aug.5, 1861. Aug. g I'm
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No. 20q.

AN ACT to authorize advances to be made in
 certain cases
 The Congress ofthe Gnfederate States Of America do enact, That the Secretary of War, with the ap- probation of the President, be authorized. during the existence of the present war, to make advances upon any contract, not to exceed thirty three and onethird per cent, for arms and munitions of war: Prooided, That security be first taken, to be ap- proved by the Secretary of War, for the perform ance of the contract, or for proper accounting for said money.
 Approved Aug. 2, 1861. Aug. 29 I'm
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
Ltt tacH HtafJ IHrOD WItn SUCH sUIIlIIIGnts those the poet has so nobly expressed.

No fearing 10 dOubting, our soldier shall know, When here stands his country and wonder his fo9 One look at the bright sun, prayer to the sky, One glance where banner floats slorOusly high, Then the young lion bounds on his prov: Let the sword flash high, fling the scabbard away; Roll on like the thunder bolt over the plain, We come hack in glory. come not nglln.9
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12
HARDWARE, CUTLERY. &c.

HARDWARE, CUTLERY, HOUsExEEp
~ Frs GOODS, FANCY ARTICLES IN,
PORTED AND DOMESTIC SEGARS Car1w
ING AND SMOKING TOBACCO. A. g.
JOHN 7. CREIGHTON, at his old stand ",
o. hlng street, has on hand the best assortmsnt
OF 1ooDS In the above line to he found in ths
market; 10 suit the present demand he has added
many things to his usual variety, such as ''''@'
Imported and Domestic Scgars, of yarious brands
Ohe"'hg Iobac"o in bars, tin foil and paner
Imported and Domestic Smoking Tobocco
Fancy! Fancy Pipes and Pipe Stems, in great variety
aooacco Boxes, Pouches and Wallets
looth ana other Brushes, fine Tooth and poc
Combs ' VIZ
fens. Pen Holders, Blue and Black Ink
Ink Stands, Lead Pencils Pencil Sharnene,,
r Pocket Mirrors, Shaving Soaps and Cream
Razors. Razor strops, Emory Paper, sweet -,
Chamois Skins, Leading Lines, DC. &c
Special attention is asked to uarietv ne .p..r
lE ~, OF extra quality.
The above GOODS were purchased f.r 49,,
ana VIII De sold wholesale aud retail. at ,,'n;
advance. "' small
ANY article of TINWARE furnished NJ s,,..,
notice. For sale, a second hand CYI'TS s""re
SIOVE for coal-a first rate Stow. far '
Call at S., Ring street. oct =, S,"fe'
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12
Notwithstanding the efforts of the British

Notwithstanding the efforts of the British
press to represent the story of short crops in
Europe as an exaggeration, facts are contin-
ually coming to light to upset all their vati-
cinations. The latest and worst development
is the failure of the potato crop in Ireland.
Fourteen cases ofsoldiers' clothing, valued
at 10000, belonging to the New York Sew
enty-ninth regiment, found at the Erie rail
road depot, destined for the West, were seiz-
ed, and Quartermaster Ostrander. of that re-
giment, and j. NJ. Reynolds, suffer- were ar
rested on a charge of defrauding the govern
ment in the matter.
The Washington military correspondent of
the Boston Journal says: 1.-the force under
General McClellan's orders has been terribly
overrated. At first it was the policy to have
our strength over estimated, but now the en-
circling Gordon Of Notifications is complete,
it will not be improper to state the reports of
the effective strength of the Federal army
have been greatly magniied. Regiments have
been set down as thousand strong, which
cannot to-day bring seven hundred bayonets
into line"
The third officer of the steamer North
Briton arrived at Farther Point, reports
that the steamer struck on Paraquet
Island, on the morning Of the 5th.-
1t was blowing a gale, and she was to-
tallv wrecked Init no lives were Inst Ono
boat, with seven of the crew, has not been
heard from since they left the ship. The
North Briton sailed on the I'd instant, with
81 cabin and 3S steerage passengers for Liv-
erpool.
The government is about to send money,
clothing and comforts to the Union prisoners
in the South, if the Confederates shall co-op-
crate in the measure. An answer to such a
prop s;tion will be had from Richmond in a
few days. =
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12

HEADQUARTERS, ALEXANDRIA. Va,
October 3lst, 1851.
TTNHE city authorities of Alexandria, Va, by
l. their corporate powers are authorized to as.
sess revenues, impose taxes fines, licenses, &c :,
to collect the same, and appropriate them, for the
just and necessary expenditures Of the Corpora
'ion-in which they are not to be obstructed by
military other persons. unless-othcrwise
ordered by competent authority.
w. r. MONTGOMERY,
Brig. Gen and Military Governor of Alex'a., Va
oct 31-2w
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12

The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore. Sun says. that "ihere are no real
indications that the army is 70 60 into win
ter quarters" and another says, that levi
dences appear to account late in support Of
the idea that very large bodies of troors are
to go into winter quarters here, and in the
immediate vicinity"
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12
DIR. MCCONNELL, DENTIST,
FROM WASHINGTON, d. {

NOH " HOH 7NU J DIV, d. Q,
WILL visit Alexandria on Wednesdays and Sa.
w turdays, profession ally, each week.
Ma OFFICF-Corner of King and Washing
ton streets, next door to the Office Of Judge c.
Neale, lately occupied by Douglas f. Forrest.
noy9--4t*
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12
I. LOUIS KINZER.
A TRIO II NE Y AT Ia ".

ALEXANDRIA, VA.
MILL ATTEND to the prosecution of Claims
w for damages sustained ny citizens of Alex
andria and vicinity, by the use and occupation or
destruction of their property by the U. 5. troops.
oct l5-4w#
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12

two horses killed under him, and is mention
ed as having conducted himself gallantly.-
Gen. McClernand's horse was shot from un-
der him. and the General is praised for his
bravery.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12

Gen. Hunters position in Missouri on the
contraband question is understood TO be as
follows: All negroes coming into camp will
be retained, and such Of them as are proved
to be the property of Union men Willie duly
appraised and receipted for, to be paid when
and how Congress may SEE tit.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, &c,
LEADBEATER 4 CO.. DRncc1src

STABLER's ON STAND, EsTABL1sHrn 100
Nos and I, South Fairtar Street.
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
IT VEin store full stock of DRUGS. Chemical.
IL Paints Oils. Acids, Genuine Patent Msi;'
clnes' Dye Stutfs, Surgical Instruments, Pcrtu.
mery. soaps, sponges, Congress Water, Medicine
p pnesn ap,ees' Coal Oil Lamps and Chimpeys,
rocker Medlclne Gases, and all other goods usual.
~ round in we'll conducted Drug establish ment.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12

We are pleased t., hear that many Of our
townsmen are acting upon our suggestion,
and filing away for preservation and refer
ence their copies Of this little sheet-which
we hope to see a welcome visitor every af-
ternoon to the dwelling houses, counting
rooms, stores and ships of every resident of
Alexandria. We labor diligently to make
it deserving Of public patronage. Though
small. it contains all the Local News of any
interest whichever, with condensed summa-
ry of the stirring incidents which mark the
present era every day. 1t is an excellent
advertising medium, and should be literally
encouraged in that particular
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12

Some accounts say that Gen. Fremont's re-
moval creates great dissatisfaction in Mis-.
souri-ohers deny this. The same contra
dictory reports are started from California.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12
WOOD.
PRICE REDUCED

PRICE REDUCED
OAK WOOD! OAK WOOD!
! AM AUTHORIZED to take orders for OAK
L WOOD. to be delivered at rs per cu,d
Call at Wise Il Co s Coal Office King street.
nov 1l-3t* l.. L. PLUMMER, Agent.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12

Little Gen. Tom Thumb, was thrown from
a carriage, in Canada, last week, and came
near being killed. He was scalped by strik-
ing the ground head foremost.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12

Hogs are plenty and very cheap in the
Western countrywide in some places the hog
cholera prevails.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12

A steamer, cigar shape, similar to Wi
mans experiment, has just been built in
Russia
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12
MISC ELAN EOUS.
NOTICE.

A LII PERSONS transacting business in the
II city Of Alexandria for which licences are re-
quired, and who have not obtained such licenses,
are required to call at the Mayors Office without
delay, and comply with the law in procuring the
same.
Given under my hand, this. the 3lst day of De-
tober, 1861. WIN. B. PRICE, Mayor.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12

Most of the Northern papers urge that the
war should be carried into South Carolina,
especially.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12

Gen. Scott thinks the war will now be con.
cluded in few months.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12

The State Rights ticket, in Charles coun
y, Md, at the recent election had majority
of 2OO-and the same ticket in St. Mary's
county majority of 887.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12

FOB PRINTING, HANDBIL' S, CA RDs,
- BILL HEADS, CIRCULARS, &c, nc.
neatly and expeditiously printed on the lowest
terms, at the Alexandria Gazette Office, near the
corner of Prince and Fairfax streets.
nov 6-lW
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12

Numerous extracts from the English pa
pers, about American affairs, are republish-
ed. There are great contrariety of views
and while recognition" is condemned in
some quarters, it has strong advocates in
others.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12
PORTLAND KERnsrWr

FURTLAND KERONENE,
1n0 dALLONS of the above, which is upiver
wv sally acknow lodged to be equal, if not ST..
Perior' TO any other, received and for sale ut re-
duced price. HENRY COOK = 90
"oN' Sarepta Hall, King street.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12
OIL! OIL! DILL!

OIL! OIL! DILL!
AID OIL Machine Oil, Linseed, both raw and
~ ~ ooled, Ethereal OIL pure Neatsfoot Coal Oil.
ram ana Tanners Oil. received and for sale bv
nov9 HENRY COOK CO., Sarenta Hall
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12
A CARD.

nURING the suspension of my regular School
- Exercises, l am willing, for the sake of cor
genial employment, to receive few Students to
whom will give thorough daily instruction in all
the solid English branches, together with Compo.
sition, Book Keeping, Mathematics, and the Ply
steal Sciences.
This will afford rare opportunity for improve
ment, to such young men and youths, as desire
the quiet, order, and refinement of SELECT
SCoOOl together with the personal instruction
of an experienced Teacher.
TERMS $3.50 per quartc,-Drawng $3.50.
No extra charges whatever. Hours of instruction
from 8, A. M, to ], p. NJ. Exercises to be COM
menced on the End of December.
IL mo e CALEB s. HALLOWELL.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12

The summary of the General and War
news, Of the day, which appears in the Lo-
CAL News, is carefully and laborously pre-
pared from the newspapers, and made as
accurate as is possible from the sources Of
information open to us. We strive to be
correct but it is often difficult, in the mass
Of reports, rumors, partizan statements sen.
sation articles, and contradictions, to do
more than to approximate to the truth. We
have the satisfaction of knowing that our
efforts are appreciated in this particular, and
that our columns are looked to for correct
news as far as it can be obtained.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-12

From recent article in the New York
Tribune we should judge that that paper, at
this time, deprecates and condemns any in
reference by military authority with the
press. Per contra, the New York Herald is
constantly calling upon those in authority to
come down upon the Tribune in the hardest
manner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12
New York, Dec 4, 1860. No. 81 Gold st.
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