Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-31

~ O"iu nave written yo at an earlier date, but for the untime,v "5ON tion of that particular friend of all AL. to wit: Gen. CHILL. But having fnaln ,' psnsed with bis presence, an now .i, comply with my promise, to give won ,n sight into the transactions in this portion as the State. If were permitted to writ. the full particulars of the movements N bers and position of troops, no doubt sbomn be able to. give you such cheering naw. would interest both you and your kind re,s... who are ever eager to receive infermation these several points. But alas for all l,,.. writers, we are positively forbidden tbos. fruitful themes-tempting as it might be to .. we must stand off and touch not; hence. if i. with the greatest di ffculty that We poor kpieht, of the quill find anything with which to anta. tain your kind readers.
 have seen men, intelligent, obseryant ,no. from all portions of the State, and they give the most gratifying accounts of the ineomina crop. In these troublous times, when danooo thickens around our Government, the fnono., of the crops must fill the patriots soul within. most encouraging thoughts, and convince him that He who rules the destines of nations ison our side, and that, we with His strong arm thrown around us, will certainly prevail in tho mighty revolution which is now in progression
 Gen. Hardee, who perhaps you saw whilst he was in your town last week, is here, and his military prestige and bearing inspires both men and officers with universal confidence He is a gentleman of most agreeable manners dignifed, yet courteous and respectful to all who approach him, and decidedly military man in every respect He is here considered in every respect worthy to lead the gallant sons of Arkansas into the din and wild con-. fusion of battle, and bring them out yictors from the deadly conflict. We are eager for him to lead us into the enemies country, and give us a chance to scatter to the winds the worthless degraded wretches, who are threat, eRing our country with invasion.
 would like very much to give you an exact statement as to the number and position of troops in this section, but you see the mani fest impropriety of my doing so, and will ex- cuse me for not doing that which l am forbid den to do.
 This is very broken country, with Rnp springs and pure air, and there is no doubt but that the health of the soldiers b~re will be very good.
 suppose you are aware of the fact, that we have all been transferred to the Confeder- ate States, and great was the rejoicing mani fested over this gratifying intelligence, by all, save few distinguished Generals, wAo will thereby loose their commissions, and all the sweets of office. Their gay pIumage is ROW dropping in this their "wnter of disc9atsnt :" under this hearty blow which has struck home, and they are quite chagrincd asd kigH- State, for transferring all the State troops and arms to the Confederate States, and thereby leaving, as they sagely conclude, the State en- tlrely defenseless. We now feel that we are under able and experienced Generals, who have the heads to plan and tho courage to do, that which will strike terror into the hearts of our enemies, and make the Northern tyrant trem- ble on his throne. Much as these disappoint ed, distinguished Generals may regret the transfer, assure you that the brave hearted soldiers are rejoicing at the idea of getting from under the control of so much ''fnss and feathers," and being commanded by men of military capacity and experience.
 The notorious Gen. T. H. Bradley came up here to take command, but thanks to our bet ter destiny, he has gone by the board, and assure you there are not many wet eyes in an tlclpation of such happy riddance of such an objectionable General. Gen Yell, too, and his staff departed yesterday, with their badges of authority torn from them by the cruel re- lentless "Military Board" Many there are who are now thrown out of their positions, and of course will retire upon their honors to private life, to spend the remainder of their days in peace and quiet. Peace be with them.
 Fugitive Misseurians are Hooking into our State In great numbers, flying from tho terrorS behind them. Some of them, to their credit, be it spoken, are nobly volunteering to go back, and fight the battles of down trodden, oppressed, outraged Missouri whilst numbefs of others, to their eternal shame, be it said, are shame lessly, cowardly, getting beyond the reach of danger with their persons and their property, and will stay there until the storm blows over. Such men should be branded as unworthy of the blessings of liberty, and should not be respected and countenanced in any community. May shame and the curses of an indignant people ever follow them and drive them forth as outlaws-unworthy the name of freemen.
 
 The Rector Guards are all in excellent health, and getting along finely. Lieut.; Pol leys has resigned, and Heck Kendall elected 3rd Lieutenant You all know Heck, what whole sonlad thorough going fellow he IS,