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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-05-16
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4 full supply Of Boards Planks, studding.
f re ieauers OF tn@ rcUtfTfGn were ms
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ms fact Is evidenced in the elevation to a.
It OF all who had desecrated their ofiri,,Ie
t uons by plotting treason. But their al
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OF these leaders had borrowed their ragoe
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struggle is beyond doubt. For Marv,sna
encounter such odds would be to dom, Il
self to desoiation and destruction Ers
should the South render aid they w.r,ld >
driven back, and our State left to iaal,rri,,f
her calamity and crime. E
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Should Illustrate this cOward!y policy. be
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entire brunt. Maryland's proper position Il
to remain firm in her loyalty to tie G,yerp
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means Of precipitating The revolution III N
South. They relied. fer the success Of Ehei
plans, upon the intervention of the B6de
States aud divisions in tha north. But
Sho,5 lighted men the first gun fred at
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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-05-16
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100000 Worth of Jewelry,
Al For one Dollar Each.

a Large and Splendid Assortment Of Jewelry. con
SI-ting Of CHAINS, BRACELETS. CAMEO SETS. &c,
&c. and all styles Of French Plated Chains cold and
Plated Jewrlry.
We DO not Keep or scIl git gift or galvanized goods
ours what Is sold by the best jewelers. tTyid jew
clry.
We receive our goods from the best gold jewelry
manufacturers IN tis states
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furnish gratis 10 all Who call for them
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26

Louisville and one hundred and fiftytwo miles from Nashville. It is regarded as the strongest position from Louisville to Nashville. The general in command captured l4 locomotives and all the rolling stock south of Ehzabethtown in Hardin county, on the railroad, 75 stand of arms, 25 pistols, and one brass, cannon.
 The occupation of Muldrough's Hill by Con- federate troops at once hberates Southern Ken lucky from the domination of the usurper, breaks up the blockade, as far as that fine sec ton of country is concerned, opens up to the Confederate States country which can replen- iSh their commissariat, furnish thousands of as brave volunteers to their cause as ever handled a bayonet, and throw the Lincolnites on the de- fensiva, instead of the offensive. Its importance cannot be over estimated at this time. We learn further from the conductor that the Southern Kentuckians are focbing to the standard of Buclner by hundreds and thousands, going into his camp with such weapons as they can gather together, and rendering their services for the support of the great and holy cause.
 Gen. Buckner has conducted this important expedition with secrecy, dispatch and energy which prove him to be one of the ablest soldiers of the South. He is ready for any emergency that may arise, and will henceforth inaugurate a better and brighter era in Kentucky. All honor to him and to his brave followers!-Nash. Uaion, Sept. 20.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26
Terry's Lending, Ark. Rioer, Sept 8, 1861.
NoRRIsrowN, ARK, Sept. r, 1861

IN NORRlSTOWN, ARK, Sept. l7 lS61.
 MR. EDIToR-As the next legislature is to select two Senators from Arkansas for the Southern Con gress, woudit be any harm to suggest to the egis- latve body, through your columns, what men to select in these perlous times? We want none but tried men, trustworthy and efficient. My first choice is the Hon. R. w. JOHNSON, man too we'll known to need praise from an Arkansian. Iris useless to discant of his abilities. The public know them sufficiently we'll. A better man for these war times cannot be chosen 1 would mod estly request the legislature, soon to convene, to support him, as he consents to add another term to the many served, and nobly too for Arkansas. Another honored name l would suggest for the same important position is, Gen. ALBERT PIKE, alike known and distinguished, though in differ ent field. As to knowledge of his wisdom, capa- bilites and statesmanship, refer any one ignorant of them to his address to Arkansans written re- gently styled, "State or Province?" {" Bond or Free?' This work shows deep mind and won derful knowledge of state affairs. I know his ser vices are already engaged as Commissioner of h. dian affairs, and he may serve Brgadier General but it would please me and many others here to know of his nomination and election as Senator (conjontly with Johnson) for the next term.
 Yours truly, H. E. A. w.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26
Volunteers for Twelve Monthe

The subscriber having been authorized to muster regiment into the confederate service, will be at Little Rock every day for that purpose Five regi- ments are called for McCuloch in Missouri. Gen. McCulloch has also called for five regiments from this State, with others from Texas and Louisiana. Both calls are the same, and do not conflict. The only difference is, his is for three years while this is for twelve months, with an additional contingent service of six months, should the public service require it. There are four companies already being organiz ed for this regiment and the subscriber in tends visiting portions of this State, with the view of inducing the enlistng of soldiers and the for nation of companies. In the meantime he invites information from companies being formed, and urges upon the people the necessity of immediate enlistment to fight the enemy on the soil of Mis- souri, or we will be compelled to fight him at dis advantage nearer home. The impulse to be free should animate all the citizens of Arkansas. Let prompt action manifest it's existence in the hearts of her sons.
 Companies in Perry, Pope, Conway, Yell, John son and adjacent counties, who may wish to ioin this regiment, will not be required to come to Little Rock, as the point of general rendezvous will be at Fayetteville or Fort Smith, and they can join the regiment at points to be designated by commu- nicating with the undersigned. Subsistence and transportation will be furnished. Any company coming to Little Rock in my absence will be pro- vided for by F. W. Hoadley
 FRANCIS A. TERRY.
 Terrys Landing, Ark. Rioer, Sept g, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26
The Military Board.

We have refrained from saying much about the board, more on account of the injury to the character and standing of our State abroad than the feelings of the men who compose the board. No doubt they think that they have done all in their power, but actions speak louder than
 words, and "by their works shall you know them" If the honorable gentlemen could hear the blessings heaped upon their heads, in the streets, they would never again show them upon any occasion. How could it be otherwise, when men have been discharged, far from home, with out dollar in their pockets to pay their way, and many of them with clothes on that they would not, if at home, pick up, or suffer to be brought into their presence, and were forced to walk over rocks barefoot. Such hardships men are not willing to endure, when it is known that the board had in their hands the means fortheir relief It Is no idle tale. that is told, of men
 volunteers of the State of Arkansas, marching barefoot over the flint rocks of Missouri, and many days without food, except a roasting ear
 while the Confederate troops by their side had plenty of good shoes, and well fed. The whole
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26
Green J. Clark.
Gazette please copy.
EDITOR TRUE DEMoCRAT:-

EDITOR TRUE DEMoCRAT:-
 As the time for election of members of Congress is near at hand, it would not be amss to canvass the claims of different prominent men in this dis trct And inasmuch as the South is now engaged in Hercu can struggle for independence in which united effort is necessary to complete success, am sure that you and the readers of your paper will appreciate the great necessity of unanimity of action, and the propriety of selecting our best ma terial for all important offices.
 Without any desire to prejudice the claims ofany one in this congressional district, permit me to suggest the name of Hon. Green J. Clark as for that or any other position, but know that it is the earnest desire of many of his friends that he would let his name go before the people. In mak ing this suggestion it is the wish of his friends that his claims and qualifications should be fairly and candidly canvassed, for if ever there was time when the people should make judicious selection for Congress, certainly now is that time. MT. Clark has the advantage, is worth any thing, of having been born and raised in this State-there, fore all his feelings, interests and aspirations are identified with her prosperity. It is we'll known to hundreds that he commenced life under many dis advantages, to which it is unnecessary to allude, and that by his own exertions he has hlled With some degree of credit several important positions, and for the last six years has been member Of the State Senate, and think all the members of the legislature can and will bear witness that he was working and efficient member. Mir. c. has the confidence of his constitents and has always been elected by large majorties. SOUTHERNER.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26

trouble originated in the ontset, by having no system, and sending men to see to matters that had no eXperlence, nor any idea of their busi- ness, while the members of the board were sit ting at home, enjoying their ease, in bhssfal ignorance of the wants of the troops.
 As an instance of the manner in which the Board conducted the business entrusted to their care, we will mention fact that came to our knowledge to-day. Col Frank Rector, being at Van Buren yesterday, found at the house of George E. White & Co.,, Is boxes of shoes, which had been there over month. and they were ortered by the board to be kept there uG- til further orders. Col. Rector on discovering the shoes, issued a number of them to the mem bers of the Hampstead Rifles, and other volun- teers.
 Mir. Woolsey, citizen of Crawford county seeing the condition of number of the Fort Smith Rifles, presented them with 33 pairs of shoes when they were within five miles of home
 Upon our streets, since the return of volun- teers, we have heard of nothing but complaints against the Military Board. This is not to be wondered at, when men have suffer so much from sheer neglect. If the articles of clothing and shoes could not be had, the men, we venture to say, would never have murmured, but like soldiers, brave as they have proved themselves to be on the battlefield of Oak Hills, would have borne 1t all without word. We would be glad for the sake of the good name of the State of Arkansas, that these things were not SO, but it is too true, and we cannot keep them secret.
 After the troops had been disbanded, we learn that Gen. Pearce has received orders from the Military Board that he must not disband the troops under his command. Like Paddy, when he was sucking eggs, when he came to the one that had chicken in It, and it began to peck, he said, !" Honey, ye spake too late.' So the board has spoken too late, and nothing on earth can get the troops together again. under the direction of the Military Board To cap the climax of the wrongs heaped upon the volun- teers, is paying them off in war bonds instead of money.-FE Smith Times, Sept. '.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26
Letter from Capt. Galloway.

CAMP WILLS, Cherokee Nation,
 September 10th, 1861.
 DEAR BRoTHER-My last letter to you was writ ten soon after the battle of Oak Hlls''- since that time our regiment has been moving about pretty constantly. The second day after the battle we moved our encampment some three miles nearer Springfield, where we remained five or six days' we then moved to Pond Springs" where the enemy had been encamped three or four weeks. Pond Springs is situated ten miles west of Spring. field, and is beautiful place for an encampment. The country around about Pond Springs is very high rolling prairie, so it is around Springfield, it is the prettiest country ever saw-but the people, to use rather common expression " wont do to tie to-" nine tenths of them are friends of the repub-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26
SEPTEMBER IT, 1861.
Col. R. H. JOHNSON,
 Editor True Democrat:

Editor True Democrat:
 DEAR SRI see by the ''Sheld,' that A. H. Garland is candidate to represent the third dis trict in the Confederate Congress You have a much better man-one who has been tried in the hour of need and was not found wanting-one who night and day worked for the honor and interest of the state, whilst Mir. Garland, ill the midng ght cau- of the Union party in the convention, labored to rivet fast and forever, the chain of servtude, degredation and dshonor upon the people of Ar kansas. The better to whom allude, is Jilson P. Johnson, of Desha county, true and faithful-and who proved himself so in the dark hour of trial in March last Can he not be induced to run? If he can he ought to receive the united support of the people of the third district Let the people not forget that Mir. Garland, in his place in the convention, in March last, uttered the memorable worlds" l. Mir. President will with jog and light heart, uote against an ordinance of Secessi0n. Let them think of this, and say whether they cau vote for MT. Garland in preference Mir. Johnson, some other man true to the state. Let it also be remembered that Mir. J. r. Johnson was one of the thirty three true men of the convention in March. Ii Mir. Johnson will run he ought to be brought out by the people and elected. MT. Gar land ought to be defeated-at least so thinks your correspondent.
 Very truly, A.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26
ESyH We met with MT. John A. JacOway thl

DG> We met with Mir. John A. Jacoway this morning. He is direct from Gen. McCulloch's camp. He belongs to Col. Churchill's s regiment, and reports that, three regiments of mounted men are in the neighborhood of Fort Scott, watching the movements of the Jayhawkers. There is considerable sickness among the troops. Col. C.'s regiment have no tents since the battle of Oak Hills, and the rains recently there have been very heavy.
 Tents will soon be here, besides full and ample supply of medicines, as the river is now navigable. Maj. Clarke is making every ar engagement, and pushing forward every means to get necessarles to the troops. Some 4O or oo wagons have gone to Dardanelle for supplies, and are looked for here every hour. We think matters will soon be in such forward condition, that the troops under Gen. McCulloch will be satisfactorily suppied.-F. Smih Times, Sept. 20.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26
The Fall Races.

CONGRESSIONAL AsPIRANTs. - In the first congressional district, we have Batson, Thoma- son, and Watkins running. This will be a pretty race. All three are strong men, talented and popular.
 In the second district, we have Bearden, Clark, Huey, Jacoway, Lemoyne, Mayors, Raj ney, Royston, Scott, Wheeler, and, perhaps, others This appears to be sort of sweep stakes, and there is no naming the winning horse.
 In the third district, Garland, Harley, Murray and perhaps Johnson, will run. This will be a close race.
 In the fourth district, Hanly and Oates, both able men, are on the track. We have heard it intimated that Patterson may run. If so, it will be neck and neck.
 As we do not wish to indicate any preference, we have placed the names alphabetically.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, ]
 ,SeDtpubcr 23d, 1861. (

I publish the above certificates because every man has right to defend himself in every respect whatever. do not do this, however, with the in tenton of injuring others, but to sustain myself At the time my company disbanded at Fort Smith offered to resign and take place in the ranks as a private I also proposed to telegraph or send an expressman to Gen. N. B. Pearce, and intercede with him to remove us, but the men would not wait until I could do it. In fact did al that could under the circumstances, that was honorable to keep the company together
 The order that 1 received to remain at Fort Smith was from Gen. Pearce, whom was honora bly, bound to obey. 1 was as anxious as any of my men to march on to the field of battle, but situated as was could not do it.
 believe Gen. Pearce did what he believed was for the best although it terminated in the disband ing of my company.
 We were received, and had received arms, am munition, provisions, etc., but had not been mus tered into service.
 J. E. HORNER, Captain. Gazette please copy
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26
From the Ft. Smith Tim

eEY- We are indebted to Mr. Page, recently from the neighborhood of Springfield, Mo-, for the following, a handbll posted up in that here tofore, abolition town.
 RALLYl RALLYN
 Ye men who love the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press! Ye men who are op. posed to the tyrannical rule of an abolition desp0t, rally to the defence of your Governor and State Rights.
 Your dearest rights have been trampled un- der foot Some ofyour best citizens have been, and men are still being incarcerated in dun geons for opinions sake Your shores have been invaded by foreign foe, who is endeavor- ing to break down your State government and force upon you an abolition rule proclaimng martial law. Men who have travelled hundreds of miles, to aid you in the cause of freedom, have been shot down, and some still lay moan ing from wounds received from Dutch bullets. Will you lay idly still in fancied security? I say never.
 There will be meeting at the old Court House, in Springfield, on Saturday next to form a military company.
 Let us see how many will rally to the call, for the defence of their own hearthstones in op- position to the damnable cry of booty and beau ty. Hurrah for the Independence of the State of Missouri.
 Sept. ,, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26

GEN. JOHNSTON AT NAsHvILLE.-Gen. John ston arrived at Nashville on Saturday morning last, and stopped at the St. Cloud, where he was. during the day, called upon by many citizens. In compliance with earnest solicitations, he consented to address the people at the capitol in the afternoon. Long before the hour an i'm. mense throng of ladies and gentlemen had as sembled ot the place indicated, eager to see and hear their great soldier guest. He was intro duced by Col. V. K. Stevenson, and in a plain. earnest, brief and soldierlylike speech thanked the people for the cordial reception given him, referred to the troubles now upon the country, expressed his qualification at the unanimity of sentiment prevailing among the southern peo- pie, and hope in the ultimate success of their cau9e. In the course of his remarks, General Johnston was frequently and enthusiastically cheered. He was followed in short and spirited addresses by Col. V. K. Stevenson, Hon. R. w. Johnson, of Arkansas and Gov. Harris. The scepe was enliyened by soul-strrng strains of music and the booming of caunon.-Me Memphis Appeal.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26
Gen. A. G. Mayors.

EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT
 Sir: You will accommodate me by publishing the following announcement, which take from the Fort Smith Argus of the l6th inst. Gen. A.. c. Mayors, editor of the 35th Parallel, is cand- date for Congress of the Confederate States at the election in November next. The General is a warm, consistent and devoted friend of the South. ern Confederacy-very popular his district, where he has resided for the last 9 years. He is good debater, and has had several years experience in our State legislature. He will get large vote in the northern part of the district where he is per- sonally known-and doubtless in other parts oft he will get good vote. MACON.
 FoR CoNGREss.-By request, we to-day announce the name of Gen. A. G. Mayors, of this city, as a candidate for seat in the Confederate Congress from this district Gen. Mayors has been in Ar kansas for long, long time, and is familiar with the wants of the people. From the fact of his hav ing been among the first to hoist the banner of se- cession, and persistently battle for the indepen dence of the South, in the face of all opposition, we doubt not that he will make good run. This is race, in which the people will unrammelled by newspaper influence, be left free to make their own selection. Should they select the General, we shall be satisfied; should they select another, we will be equally satisfied.
 Gen. Mayors designs making canvass of the entire district, when the people will have an oppor- tunity of hearing him and judging of his merits, for themselves
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26
HEAD QUARTERS, Fort Smith, Ark,
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This is to certify that Capt. J. E. Horner, of |" Independent Blues,' of Columbia county, Arkan- sas, arrived at this post the 18th instant, with eighty three men, rank and file. That he has acted while here energetic efficient officer, promptly obeying all orders of his superior officers, and will ling at ali times to discharge all the duties required of him. I cannot attribute the dsbanding of Capt. Horners company to any fault of his, or to an un- willingness on the part of his men to fight for the South, but from the fact his orde to remain at Fort smith, and his men are unwilling to remain inactive
 The orders of Capt. Horner were such, that as an officer, he was bound to obey, and suffci number of his men left so as to break up his com pany.
 J. H. FOSTER, Captain,
 Commander of Post at Fort Smith Ark.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26

To THE VOTERS OF 2D CONGRESSIONAL DIs- TRICT-l am a candidate to represent you in the Confederate Congress to assemble in Rich mOnd in November next. The shortness of the time intervening between this and the cleo tion, will preclude me from canvassing the dis trict
 1 am southerner by birth and have resided in Arkansas since 1882 and am fully identified with her interests. 1 approve most cordially of the measures and policy adopted and suggested by our worthy and patriotic President, Jeffer- son Davis, for the protection and interests of the Confederate States, and if elected will aid to the utmost of my ability, in the maintain ance of such policy as will conduce to the early establishment of peace upon such terms as not to compromit the honor or interests of the Con- federate States. The situation of the country Is such at the present, as to prevent me from suggesting such measures as in my judgment might tend most greatly to your interests; but being fully identified in every respect with your interests, l pledge myself to give no aid to any policy that in my judgment may detract from your interest and honor.
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