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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17
From the Petersburg Express
LoUIsBUBG, N. C., Sept 23, 1861.

LoUIsBUBG, N. C., Sept 23, 1861.
 Dear Express: For the benefit of our sol ders, you may give publication to the following which glean from the 70th page of 'The West over Manuscripts:'
 "The portable provisions would furnish our foresters witha glue broth and rock ahom ny: one contains the essence of bread, the other of meat. The best way of making the glue broth Is after the following method: Take a leg o beef, veal, venison any other young neat because old meat will not so easily jelly; pare off all the fat, Ill which there Is no nurlment and of the lean make a Very strong broth, alter the usual manner, by boiling the meat to rags till all the goodness be out. After skimming off what remains, pour the broth into wide stew pan well timed, and let 1t simmer over a gentle even fire, till 1t comes to a thick jelly.- Then take 1t of and set 1t over boiling water, which IS an evener heat, and not so apt to burn the broth 10 the vessel. Over that let 1t evap crate, stirring 1t very often till 1t be reduced, when cold into 8 solid substance like glue- Then cut 1t into small peces, laying them sin gle in the cold, that they may dry the sooner. When the peces perfectly dry, put them in to a canister, and they will be good if keptdry, a1whole East India voyage. This glue Is 50 strong that two or three drachms, dissolved in bolllng water with ittle salt, will make half q pint of good broth, and if you should be faint with tatigue, let a small piece of glue melt in your mouth, aud you will find yourself surpri siugly refreshed One pound of this cookery would keep man in good heart above q month, aud Is not only notrishlng, but hkewise very wholesome. Particularly 1t IS good against huxes, winch woodsmen and soldiers are very liable 10 by lying near the moist ground, and guzzlilg too much cold water But as it will be only now a4d thea in times of scarcity. when game IS waiting, pr when soldiers are on torc ed marches tvo pound of 1t will be ennugh for a lourney of SIX months. But ihe bro,b will still be more hearenrg if you thickeu every mess with half spoondI of rockahomuv which is nothing but Indian corn parchpd with out burning, and reduced to powder. The fire drives out all the walery parts of the corn, leav ing the strength of It behind, and this being very dry, becomes much lighter for carriage and less liable to be spoiled by the moist air. Thus half d,zen pounds of this sprightful bread will sustain man for as many months, provided he husband it wrll, and always spare 1t when he has time to cook other victuas." This receipt Is l33 years old, but it is yet good. It was written by the author for fores- l ter; but will be equally good for our soldiers, particularly those on guerilla service.
 Let the patriotic ladies of the country try th -ir hand, at maki' g portion ot the above for our soldiers and send 1t to them without de- lay.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17
(NO. S57.>

AN ACT to authorize the establishment of re-
 cru ting stations for volunteers from the States
 of Kentucky, Missouri, Maryland and Delaware
 SEC. |. The Gneresscf tte Conteder"te States 9 America do enact, That the president be, and he is hereby authorized to establish recruiting stations with the Confederate States for the reception oI volunteer, into the military service of the Con- federate States from among persons who are, or have been, residents oi the States of kectucky Missouri, Mat yland and Delaware.
 SEC ?. That the President be authorized to grant commissions as captains to such persons as he may think fit to raise and command compan es to be composei of such volunteers upon the con. dition, however, that such officers shall not hold rank or receive pay until such companies have been raised and are mustered into service.
 SEC. ,. Whenever such recrui's shall amount to a sutt ent number to be formed into companies, the President may direct the same to be so o ganized, appointing all commissioned officers oi tine eyeral companies in addition to the lptans provided for in the preceding section. And such companie- may be organ zed into regiments in like manner under the direction of the President.
 SEC. 4. UI til such recruits shall amount to a stuff cient number to be organised into companies, they shall receive no compensation except their clothing and rations.
 Approved August 70 s@l.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17
Approved August 3l, 1861.
No. 276.

AN ACT providing for he appointment of adiu-
 tants of regiments and legions, of the grade of suoaltern, m addition to the subalters att .ched
 to companies
 SEC. l. The Congress of the Confed.rate States of America do enact, That the adjutants of regi ments and legions, may be appointed by the Presi deDt, upon the recommendation of the colonel thereof, of the grade o subatern, in addition to the suoaIter officers att,ched to companies, and sid adJutants, when appointed, shall have the sam rank, pay and allowances as are provided by law to adjutnnts of regiments.
 Approved August 3l. le6l.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17
Approved August 3l, 1861.
No. 219.

AN ACT to reimburse the State of Florida.
 WHEREAS, The State of Florida has nude large out-lays oi money in the arming, equ p[p]Ing and maintaining toops for the service ot the Confede Tate States, in the construction Of sea coast de fences whereby the State of Flo ida has exhausted her tre tsurl, and has great need of money to Car rk on her military operations: Thereore-
 The Congress of the Con'ederite States ot Amfrl- CT do enacf, That the secretary oI tie treasury IS fereb, directed to issue to the State of Fiorld [, upon the application of the governor Of said State, thrt e nund ed thousand dol ars treasury notes: Pr0otded, That the said State deposit with the secretary Ot the treasury of the Confederate States equal sum in the bonds of the State ot Florida authorized be issued under an ordinance of the convention ot said State, which bonds shall be held by said cretafy of the treasury until the account of the State or Florida, for advances made for military purposes, is adjusted as Congress may direct.
 Approved August 3l, 1881.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17

Mas. PARTIAGToN STOPPED UP.-" declare, 1 be,e I'm goin' to have the lntuensday,' said Mrs. Partington, "its a disagreeable feeiin' to have ones head as large as water bucket, with your nose drippin like the caves, and your flesh all creepy with pmples, like child with the nuzzles. knew boy once who had it 50 bad that they had to put cork stoppers in his nostris to keep his brains from running out!' She was here brought up' suddenly with coughing, the reading was laid by for the night, and she went up stairs with hot rock for her feet and a lit tie preparation in mug of " "sumthun" hotter for her head
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17
(No. 256.)

AN ACT to amend the second section of "An act
 co corning the transportation of 50 diets anu al
 Iownnce for ciothng of volunteers, and amen
 Ii tory of the Act iur the establishment and or
 pauiza5ion of the army ot the Confederate
 St ,tes.'"
 SEC. l. The Congress- Of the Confede'ate States of America do e.act, Ibat the secretary Of war be, and ne is hereby, authorised anu required to pro y,de. as far as possib.e, clothing for the entire forces of the Confederate States, and to furnish the same o every reg ment company upon the renuisit, n oi the commander thereof the quantity, qua ty and kind to be established by reguF latlvn of the dep lrtment, to be approved by the president; and, in case any State shaI furnish to it's troops anu volunteers ill the Confederate service such co hnl then the secretary ot war is required to pay to the governor of such otate the money value of the clothing so furnished.
 SEC. 2. The comm tnder of every vo unteer conn any shall have the privilege ot receiving communication for clothing at the rate of twenty five dollars per man for every six months, when they shall have furnished their own clothing.
 Approved August 30, lc6l
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17
{ No. 2-7 !

RESOLUTIONS to provide troops in the field
 wi h bread and fresh provisions
 Resolred by inc Coagress Q the Con, ede'ate States oj America, That the secretary o Narbe anu he IS hereb directed to furnish to such ot troops in the field as des re it, upon requlslton made, and whee> CT pact cable, in lieu of the usual ration ot flour, an equivalent of well baked bread. and to this end he Is authoriZed to establish bak -rics i'll such numbers and it such points may be nece. sary or to make contracts for the supply of such bread.
 Resolred, That a daily ration of fresh vegetables b. iurnish[ ed to all troops whenever the same be provided at reasonable cost and charges to the GUvernm .nt.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17

x4 Al rh'N It hAhr'N Ma street. near me ihcatie
 z Proprietor, takes this method of in form ng the citizens Of Little Rock and vicinity, that he has ened the above named saoon and has hand Large iot of choice quor Tines, Havana Cigars etc Try him and Judge for yourselves Aso>oe gent for B0rgOs fsisbrd led Somdct B,erS prevent fr Fever and 'gue
 arrhpa B Attack Dyspepsia and all other diseases common to southern climate. JAS. GARlBhbDi
 Sales made bs wholesale cheap any other house in town f.to Cigars for sale ch,ap May g. '61 "
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17
No. 277.

AN ACT providing for the reception and for-
 warding Of articles sent to the army by private contr butiol.
 SEC. l. The Congress ef thr Confderate States of Am-rics do enaet, That the secretary of war be authorised and required to make all necessary ar- arrangements for the reception and forwarding of
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17
$50 REW ARD.

DANAWAY from the subscriber'seA 1l pantaton Is miles below Little Rock X Arkansas, on Saturday, 2lst inst, negro -N man named JACK or JACKSON. Said negro ia of dark copper color, 20 or 9 years old about feet, or inches high, weighs l55 or 60 lbs, and is stout and we'll built He rode away light brown lilly years old, with blaze face, and Mexi can brand on the left hip or thigh-had on a light cassimere cross barred sack coat and black pool hat, asotook with him pair of coarse white blank cts, pair of fair leather saddle-bags and fiddle will most likely go to the Cherokee Nation, where understand he has a mother living, few miles west of Fayetteville. The above reward will be given for his apprehension and delivery to me at this place, or s25 will be paid if he is con- fined in any jail in the State where l can get him.
 J. w. MCCONAUGHEY.
 Latlss Rock. Ark., July 9. 1860.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17
LITTLE ROCK, AK, August 2oth, 1861.

L isoch, Ahk August lotn, 1901. aHY resolution an Order of the Ey cutive Committee. ID of the Cairo and Fulton haroad Company ot Luiy 6th 1SA] the undersigned appointed Trustees, with and instructions to sell any lands of the company. Jim ted for the purpose of ayng it's usf debts liabilities the discharge of which, the company is legally, we'll morally bu d. and the payment of which ought mt t. be longer deferr-d.'
 Our instructions sell the to not exceeding hundred thousand doars; at price not ss than dollars and fifty per to therfr and cancel outstanding Bonds (cxceptng x $5n0 Bonds Nos l. 8 1, and 1h illegally retained by J. S. Shunan) land cerrate5 other vden- of indebtedness admitted liability of the company, with tho interest r accrued thereon as eli as Bonds the Con ederate Sttes of America and War Bonds Treasury Warrants of the State of Arkansas and execute deeds to purchasers
 Being therennt" red by said Order the undersgn- ed have appointed GEO. C. WATKINS Commissioner, under authority in carrying it's provisions All ap- pica'ions fer the purchase of and he addressed him WI F ASHLEY
 WI. B. WAIT.
 Aug am WI E WnonRUrF
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17
J0ZNSUN 6 iPNATo
NAPOLEON. ARKANSAS.
September 2. 1857.

Direct Importation. J. T. LE v o s & c o.,
 Canal Street, corner of Bourbon,
 NEW ORLEANS. NUR stock of SPRING GOODS is O ready for examination, and comprises con- plete assortment of choice styles of SEASONA- BILE GOODS, to be sold at
 Very Low Prices! GOOD GRENADINE BARGE, at 15c yard BROCADE ENGLISH BARGE, at 25c yard. ORGANDY STYLE BARGE, from soc yard EMB'D CANVAS BARGE, from 6Oc yard. PLAID SILK GRENADINE, 50c.
 CAUSE, 75c. PEKIN and FIGURED HERNANI. EMBROIDERED BLACK TISSUE BROCADED and PRINTED GRENADINE CAMRRIC LACE and SHAWL LS. REAL LACE REVERSIBLES.
 POIN IS. SPANISH LACE DOUBLES. MUSLIN SHAWLS and MANTILLAS. MUSLIN ZpUAVES and TURCOS. PLAIN and PLAID NANSOOK.
 PLAIN and PLlAD CAMBRICS.
 PLAIN and PLAID JACONETS. FANCY LACE MUSLIN and Tartare Muslins. EMB'D SWISS, for Morning Robes. SPRiN PERCALES, l2ac. FRENCH JACONET, New Style. 25c. kENCf1 OaUhNDlES, htCf, aUC
 Linen Department. PRINTED LINEN CAMBRICS, new designs. PRINTED LINEN REGATTAS. LINEN SHIk TING, Golden Flax. LINEN SHEFTING, French and Scotch. REAL TOlLE DE COUTRAI. FRENCH TABLE SETS FRENCH TABLE DAMASK. SCOTCH DIAPERS and TOWELS. BIRDS EYE DIAPER, LINEN LAWNS, etc FRENCH and ENGLISH HOSIERY All descriptions and szes for Ladies and Children FILET MITS AND GLOVES. NEW STYLE FANS. PARASOLS. VALENCIENNE, Application and Point Laces. RICH EMBROIDERlES. MOURNING COLLARS and SLEEVES. PARLOR SUITS. MORNING ROBES and CAMISOLLES. MARSEILLES SUITS. EMtR DIDERED SKIRTS. INFANT ROBES, etc. CHILDREN'S COSTUMES. RICH LACE and MUSLIN CURTAINS. MUSLIN AND LACE BARS. MARS SEILLES QUILTS, Counterpanes, etc. FRENCH PERFUMERY, etc.
 We will take particular pains to fill All orders from the country April A. lS6I ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17
K,maecay Negroes.
NOTICE.


 VITAS committed to the jail of searoy county. Ar-. w kansas on the 10th day of Sept 1S6l, negro 70 man who calls his name WILLIAM WISHING TDN.<A says he belongs James Barnett, of Union county A Ark and says bought him Of by the Ousey of Crawford county Ark Said negrois about ? years of age feet, inches high dark copper color, weighs i35 140 pounds heavy built scar on h e elbow caused by burn had on buck skin short blue cess nett pants and shirt bare footed large whskers mustache, talks very sensible and quick spoken The owner of said negro is hereby notified to ooms forward property pay charges and take him away otherwise he will be dealt with as the law directs
 TiUS NJ ALEXANDER, Sheriff,
 By WM. M HAYS, Dep Sheriff
 and Jaer of Searcy Co.,, Ark. Oct. $, 1881. om Cost of adv sle or sl per week.
 RANAwAY.
 DANAWAY from the plantation off aA ll JOHN GORDON, in Prairie county, "A on the Sd inst, a negro man named "Shar- n. per, black, about feet, $ inches high, weighs about l35 or 40 lbs.. had on when he left pair of heavy wool pants, much too large for him, an old hat and old hrogan shoes. A liberal reward will be paid for his apprehension and delivery in any jail where l caa get him. Address
 5. SHELDON, June l3. 1861. If Plum Bayou, Ark.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17
No. 29l ]

AN ACT supplemental to act to establish the rates of postage newspapers and perodict.s sent to dealers herein through the mIils, or by
 expres, over pO,t ioauS.
 SEC. l. The Congress of the Confederate States of Amerca do enact, That the word "the' where it last occurs ill the second section ot said be- anl the same is hereby stricken out, and the word leach" suUs ituted in it's stead
 Approved September ,, lo6l.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17
BY AUTHORITY.

(No. 2J3.) AN ACT to fix the fees and costs in admiralty
 cises.
 The Congress Of the Coatederate Sfates o Amer'- ca do enact, That ior all services ,rendeied ov clerks, m ,rsa s and district att rneysin ann raty eases in the Confederate Courts, and for when no com ens sion is now fixed by law, there si.ai pe nai to sid officers, and ai owed to them Ill tne sett}. me { or their accounts, the same costs qua fees as W ere allowed under the laws or the Uhitsu States ill ike eases, which were in Iofce on tue eighteenth cbru .ry, eighteen hundred ana siA'y 
 Approved August g, lo6l.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17

DISSIPATION TO THE ENEMY.-We learn that a member ot Capt. Mor2 ans company, from Ar. kansas and a northern nun by birth, deserted while on picket duty, on Friday last, and went over to the enemy. He did this n open day, by signaling one of the tugs which was plying along the river shore soms distance above Aquia Creek Fredricksburq Recorder Oct. l.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17
rNo. 290.

AN ACT to authOr.z. the Pfes lent u continue
 the appo;ntmen m de by him, in the military
 and naval strv ce turing the foce-ses of Con- gress, the last or present sessl n, and to sub
 m them to Congress at its next session.
 SEC. l. The Congress of the Conte. crate States oi Amenca lo enact, That inc President be author lzed to continue the appointments made bl him, m the military and naval service during the recesses of Cor gress, during tine last present session, and 10 submit them to Congress at the coinmence- meut of It's next seS5On.
 Approved September 5, 1851.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17
1000 Acres of Choice Cotton Land for
 Sale.

STTUATED on the north side of the O Arkansas rive, and has front of one mile: six miles below Lewisburg, Conway county, with eighty acres in high state of cultivation, and one hundred more well deadened, with a good frame dwelling and good out houses, good well of never failing water etc, and the best of range for stock, summer and winter. Any person wishing to pur- chase wonid 10 well to examine my land before purchasing elsewhere. For terms apply to Jas. M. Gordon, at Lewisburg, or the undersigned on the pemises. HARRIS CROSS.
 May g. 1861. If
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17

SKY YRoCKETs.-Among the numerous con- traptions the Yankees are getting up to anni- hilate the :. '.rebels" Is a new rocket, which Is being manufactured at the Watertown arsenal, under the supervision of a Dutch Caplain.- Like the famous Greek fire of old, it is expected to be unquenchabe with water, and irresistible by man ii it hits him hard enough to kill him.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17
Approved August 3l. 1861.
No. 2o3.l
A RESOLUTION i'll Relation to Drill Masters

A RESOLUTION in Relation to Drill Masters
 appointed by States.
 Whereas, Under the authority of some of the States. Driil-masters were attached to various regiments; And, whereas such otficelrls are not recognized by the laws of the C nederate States, and consequently were not mustered into service :: And whereas, several of such Drll masters have nevertheless continued to do effective service, vol untarily, with thelr respective regiments: There fore
 Resolred, That such Drill masters be granted an honorable discharge whenever they shall apply therefor.
 Approved August 3l, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17
LUMBER, LUMBER,

A IL bills for Cypress Lumber will be A filled at the shortest notice at Menefee's Cir cular Saw Mill in Conway county; and will be de- livered at any point on the Arkansas river, above or below the mouth of Cadron But, no bill for a less quantity than 30 900 feet will be delivered be- low Little Rock or at landings above the Mill.
 Planning Mill also connected with the establish ment.
 Address WM l.. MENEFEE,
 Green Grove P. O., Conway Co.,, Ark. REFERENCEs.-S. H. Tucker, Geo. s. Morrison, R s. YerkpS, Little Rock March ', lS6l.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17

b A preacher down South said, 70 Lord We pray thee to curtal the devils power in this place" When an old negro, always ready with response, excaimed--'' Dat right Lord, cut he tail smack smoove off!'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17
The Bonds of the Confederate States as
 Good as Gold. VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. nY- Come and See. En


 ry- Come and See. .En THE undersigned offers for sale his | Plantation, situated on Bayou B4rtholo- mew, in Ashley county, Arkansas, containing about l600 acres of land, 800 of which is in fine state o! cultiva ion, and 600 acres deadened- There is upon the place good dwelling house, gin with mill attached New frame negro quarters, and many other conveniences. This place is en. tirely free from all overflow; accessible to steam boats during the shipping season, and only l7 miles from the Mississippi river As cotton plantation it challenges comparison with any bodies place, as the growing crops will abundantIy testify. In connection with the above, offer my hand somely improved family residence miles south- east of Monticello, Drew county, which for beauty of situation. excellence of health, coldness and purity of water is not surpassed west of the Msss sippi. For high toned, moral and religious senti- ment the citizens of Monticello and vicinity, are without rival.
 propose to sell the above property at fair price for Confederate States bonds, or negro pro- perty at fair valuation, or gold and silver, my terms are 1a cash, balance in one and two years. I think offer the most desirable property know in the State for sale, and only do it because my business demands my presence in south Louisiana. Address me at Monticello, Drew Co.,, Arkansas.
 J. SMILE MONTGOMERY. Aup Sth 1S6l 3m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17
30. 1861.
No. 275.

AN ACT to authorize the appointment from civil
 life of ersons t, the statfs of generals.
 SEC. l. The Congress of the Coatederate Sfa'es of Amsrica do enact, That the President may, in h s discretion, upon the application and recommends tion of general of the Confederate States army, appoint from civil liie persons the staff uthorzed by law Of such officer, who shall have the samg rank and pay as i. appointed from the army ot tue Conede ate States.
 Approved August 3l, lS6l
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17

clothes shoes, bl kets, and other articles of ne. cessty that may be sent to the arm, by private contribution.
 Approved August 31 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17
Proclamation bv the Governor. THE STATE OF ARKA SA s
1 To SEVERAL CoUNIIs Is SAID STAll
 Greetinq:


 Greeting: EN HEREAs The Laws o the Confederate States of Ame w qure that an lee ion shall te held the State of Arkansas on the frt Wednesday, m he m nth of No rembsr D hG Or tle ,lec ion Of tlectors t. v3te election of Pr ent and Nce Pr sdent of the of ner according the Constitution reof and in tine manner prescr bed by the hs state. heretofore in tree.
 Now etore l. HENRY M RECTOR Governor of the State hereby declar and make known that said cleo sail b. d in the spectve count ot the Sate Arkansas, the said first Wednesday the month of No ls6 for the election ot Electors for ana Vice President of the Conied ach legal of this State has right for six Electors by law ali six of the Electors elected by the qualified voters of the whole Stnte be conducted the Judges who held the General Election and the hers oi the repectiv con ties h. by quired said electon be held cording to law.
 Te of the said election will be made by the clerk the several the Govet of the State prescribed by section two of chapter sixty Gould Digest of the Statutes of Arkansas
 IN TESTIMONY AEoF, l have hereunto set my hand
 and caused the seal of the state of Arkansas to be IL. sl affixed Tt Little Rock, the 2th day of August
 A. D. Is61. II. NJ. KECTUR.s By the Governor:
 JOHN |. SHERMAN, Secretary of State. S,Dt h.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-17
No. 27S.

NO. 2IS. AN ACT to allow r,tons to chaplains in the
 army SEC. I. The Cnoress of the Confederate States ot America do enact, That chaplalns in the army be, and they are h,reby. allowed the same rations as privates Approved August 3l 1861.