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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-22
PUBLIC LAND SALE.

FIN pursuance of the ordinances of the Con- IL vention of the 27th and 30th of May, 1861, we will offer at public sale the lands heretofore reserv ed by the United States government for the and benefit of Fort Wayne ill the Huntsville District, on the first Monday 9th day) in October 1861, except so much of said reserve not exceed ing eighty acres may be necessary for military post or encampment. North of the base line and west of the fifth principal meridian, part of town ships sixteen and seventeen, of range thirty three, part of townships sixteen and seventeen, of range thirty four.
 The sale will be kept open two weeks; applica- tions to make private entries will not be received until after the close of the public sale
 L. B. CUNNINGHAM, Register,
 J. R. BERRY, Receiver.
 LAND OFFICE, HuntssiNe, Ark, July 29, 'Gl.
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WILSON GREEK, 9 miles from Springfield, Mo.l
 August 1lth, 1861. {

WILSON GREEK, 9 miles from Springfield, Mol August 1lth, 1861. ] GATHER "-Y esterday about day light the federal troops made an attack, there being no pickets out, we were greatly surprised At o'clock previous we had orders to march, but they were countefmanded, and the pickets called in-- Capt Totten's artillery played on ours, Captain Woodruffs, for three quarters of an hour, solid shot, grape, canister and shell, killing O. R. Wea- ver his right arm almost severed from his body, and upper portion of his right breast, wounding Byer and Dick Byrd, both will recover. Churchill's regiment cut to pieces; the enemy came upon them while at breakfast, destroying their wagons and camp equippage, The 3d regi- ment sustained heavy loss. Col. GratiOt's regi- ment.and the Texas regiment, badly cut to pieces. Gen. Pearce sustained himself as gallant off | cer: led the 3rd and 5th regiments in the charge. Lieut. Col. Neal was wounded of the 9th reg iment. not mortal.
 | We captured pieces of cannon, killed Gen | Lyon Mcintosh told me he saw him, and knew him intimately, showed me papers he took off his person. Mcintosh was in the thickest of the fight came out uniniured. Gen. Seigel made his escape | with only ten men.
 | It is reported in camp the enemy were leaving | Springfield Gen Sweeny wounded in the | leg. There were only 4000 or 4,500 of our men engaged against supposed to be l2,O0O men. For | an hour and half it was uncertain how the fight would go, put we nfaly rOuIeu IileHl Wlbii laIS | number killed and wounded on both sdes-it was l desperate battle
 1 There are 400 hundred prisoners taken. It is reported that one of Churchills men deserted a few days previous, and gave the enemy the loca- tion of our camp and force We were completely surrounded, and the battle won by the bravery of l the southern troops.
 | close, the order is now for a onward march to | Springfield. Excuse this letter, the messenger now waiting on me. just hear Byler is dead.- P. $.
 | Capt. Woodruff $ sustained himself admirably
 is bold and gallant officer; has the praise of the whole army-threw shot, shell and grape on Tot tens battery to such an extent that he had to retreat; drew off his guns, and took charge of the infantry in field where he met and routed the second time by the Louisiana regiment and Gratiot's regiment, the 3d Arkansas giment. At the charge of Gratiot's and Louisiana regiments, Woodruff $ battery threw shot and shell that had | telling effect.
 | During the whole engagement was with the Pulaski artillery-within three feet of Woodruff ; .within five feet of Weaver when he fell. There is no company in the service deserves more praise than che artillery.
 R. A. w., jr.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-22
CAMP ON WILsoN'R CREEK, Mo-,

August 1Itll, 1cOl' Messrs. ED. TRUE DEM:
 Yesterday morning about 6 o'clock, while we were eating preparing for breakfast, the ene- my, numbering about. l ,000, made an attack on us from three points in front, on our right and left. For time we were, as matter of course, some little confused, but it lasted only for few moments Our men fell into line under heavy fire of the enemy, and commenced to return fire in good order. A battery opened on Col Churchill's regiment while they were at breakfast, but the brave fellows saddled up their horses, and rushed among the enemy; they fought bravely. They had l5S wounded. and some killed. 3d lieuten- ant Johnson, of Galloway's company was killed. Tobe Johnson was wounded in the neck, though not badly. Capt. Totten, with his true southern principles" and sword presented him by the ladies of Little Rock, paid his especial regards to Capt. Woodruff; but he was forced by our brave fellows to abandon his position. Iregret, exceedingly, to have to say that Lieut.. o. R. Weaver was killed early in the fight by cannon bal-perhaps from Totten's guns. 1 cannot give the details of the fight, nor enumerate those killed precisely. We lost killed 200, and good many wounded, but nothing in comparison to the loss of the enemy. As near as we arrive at it, the loss of ene- my is about 500 killed and 800 wounded and taken prisoners. Gen. Lyon was among the killed. The
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Brig Gen. Commanding

FAYETTEVILLE, Aug l3.-A battle was fought eight miles this side of Springfield the Confede- rates were vctorious-federal army routed-many killed and wounded and many prisoners. Seigel retreatcd to Springfield with tuo men, and lost all his artillery. Our troops fought like heroes Gen. Pearce led the Sd and 5th regiments in per son, and made splendid chlrge-giye him credit for his bravery. Our loss were many-on our side Captain Brown and Capt. Bell, and Lieut.. Walton among the killed.
 During the battle of 'he 10th, Capt, Woodruff of the Little Rock Artillery, behaved with great gallantry and his battery dd most efficient service One of his officers, Lieut, Weaver. was killed.
 Capt Totten, well known in Arkansas, figured conspicuously in the artillery line of the enemy, but lost his battery. Maj. Weightman, very gal lant officer of Missouri, was killed.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Aug. l5, II O'clock, A. M.- Later reports state that there was l5O killed on our side, and from to 400 wounded. Northern loss, near 2O00 killed, and about 5000 wounded. Segle got into Springfield with two men. South erners took l3 pieces of artillery, and 1000 stand of small arms. 100 federas still remain unburied. McCnloch is in Springfield
 The news of the above came by Dr. Pollard and others right in from Springfield. From what we can learn, our troops had to bury the dead of the enemy.
 3O'CLocK, P. M.-Gen. McCullock has issued proclamation to his army and>the people of Mis- sour. He invites the Union men to return to their homes, assuring them protection; he says Missouri must decide for herself whether she will go North or South.
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The Bonds of tho Confederate States as
 Good as Gold. VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. ny Come and See. &N

E5S Come and See. e&s
 THE undersigned offers for sale his I Plantation, situated on Bayou Bartholo new, in Ashley county, Arkansas, containing about l600 acres of land, 800 of which is in fine state of cultivation, and 600 acres deadened.- There is upon the place good dwelling house, gin with mill attached. New frame negro quarters and many other convenences. This place is en- tirely free from all overflow; accessible to steam boats during the shipping season. and only II miles from the Mississippi river. As a cotton plantation it challenges comparison with any bodies place, as the growing crops will abundantly testify.
 In connection with the above, l offer my hand somely improved family residence miles south east of Monticello, Drew county, which for beauty of stuation excellence of health, coldness sand purity of water is not surpassed west of the Missis 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 1& cash, balance in one and two years think offer the most desirable property l know in the State for sale, and l only do it because my business demands my presence in south Louisiana
 Address me at Monticello, Drew Co.,, Arkansas
 J. SMILE MONTGOMERY.
 Aup Sth. 1861, .3m.
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enemy were completely routed Totten fled talk ing with him his battery, which perhaps was the only one they got off with We took pieces of artillery from them Seigel fled in confusion, with but few men with him. Dutch are to be found scattered all over the woods. Our boys followed them up and made sad havoc among them in their retreat There is no use in talking, we cannot be whipped. There never was more deperate fight ing than our men did. Gen. McCuloch said to Gen. Pearce: ''Pearce, the scoundres had me down when you came up with the Sd and 9th regiments and saved me and the battle, for we were gone under.'' Pearce fights like hero-but we cannot gay any thing else of all our men.
 I must not omit to say that Woodruff 8 artillery did splendid work
 We are just ordered to get ready to move in one hour, forward, and l must close.
 JOHN H. NEWBERN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-22
From Boston.

BOSTON, Aug. 5.-Brigadier General Pierce publishes statement regarding the Great Bethel fight. He asserts that he acted under strict orders, but the plans of attack betrayed a want of knowledge of the enemy's position and numbers. He throws blame on General Butler for the regiments firing into each other. He says he applied for court of inquiry, but received for re- ply that such a court would reveal far too much.
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UNIVERSITY OF NASHVILLE. MILITARY COLLEGE.

THE next session of this Institution will 1 open, as usual, on the first MONDAY in September next.
 TERMS.-Tuition, Boarding, Washing, Fuel, Rooms, Servants attendance and use of Arms, Sl05 per term of twenty weeks. Engineering, French, Spanish, German, Drawing, Book Keep ing and Fencing, SlO per term. Students are re- quired to furnish their rooms.
 By the aid of Military Discipline, effective go- vernment is established, and health physical cul- ture, good order and industrious habits promo ted. For additional information apply to
 B. k. JOHNSON. Superintendent. Anr 1S61 1ux
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STATE FEMALE COLLEGE. MEMPHIS, TENN.

THE Fall Session of this popular Insti- 1 tuition will commence on THURSDAY, the l2th of September next.
 With a superior faculty of long experience and tried fidelity thoroughly identified with the South, and with every appliance necessary for a strictly first class Female College, this institution invites the patronageo of the public. We refer with plea sure to the numerous patrons of the past year.
 For catalogue giving full information address
 Aug. 8, 1861. 5w c. COLLINS, President
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. That

lN letters of administration on the estate of Frank M Pearson, deceased, were granted me on the l2h day of July, A. D. 1861, by the probate court of Pulaski county; therefore all persons hay ing claims against the said estate are hereby re- quired to exhibit the same to me properly authen- ticated within year from the date of said let ters, or they may be precluded from any benefit in the said estate, and if such claims shall not be exhibited within two years from the date of the said letters, they shall be forever barred and pre- cuded from any such benefit. Also, all persons indebted to said estate in any way whatever, are requested to come and settle immediately.
 Aug. s, 1861 St JOHN LAKEWOOD.
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/ Ertracts from the Van Buren Press.
 KILLED AND WOUNDED.

The names of the killed and wounded as far as we have been able to ascertain, are
 FROM VAN BUREN.
 Capt. J. T. Stewart's Company KIILED.-West, Vaughn, of c. N. WouNDED.-Louis Graf, T. M. Eulow, Lawless Vinson, William Coleman, James King, Joseph Clemm.
 Capt. 1T. 1hos Bro,cn's Company. KILLED.-Capt. Il. T. Thomas Brown, D. 5 Carr, J. Adkins.
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Notice.

Notice
 THE undersigned will offer for sale on Il the 29th day of August, next, a large lot of brood mares and colts. Also some young mules, and one fine young stallion colt years old-pro- perty of the late c. M. Vaughan. The property will be sold on a credit of l2 months. Purchasers giving their notes with approved securities, bearing ten per cent. interest, and no property will be suf fered to be taken off without first complying with this notice. Sale to take place at the residence of the late C. M. Vaughan. w. R. VAUGHAN,
 c. SCOTT,
 F. A. TERRY, Executors of the estate of C. M. Vaughan. Aug. lst, 1851. 4w.
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1876 From Carrollton, by Osage, Kings River, Marble, Huntsville, Maguires Store and Wesley, to Fayetteville, 60 miles and back, twice a week., Leave Carrollton Monday and Wednesday att am;
 Arrive at Fayetteville next days by l2 m; Leave Fayetteville Tuesday and Thursday at l pm;
 Arrive at Carrollton next days by 6 p m. 1881 From Yelville, by Tomahaw Buwowsvie and Wiley's Cove to Clinton ,6S miles and back, once a week. Leave Yellville Tuesday at m; Arrive at Clinton next day by 6 m; Leave Clinton Thursday at m; Arrive at Yellyille next day by p m 1893 From Ozark, by Constitution, Cass, St. Panl War Eagle, Huntsville, Little Spring and Robinsons Cross Roads, to Bentonville, 97 miles and back, once week. Leave Ozark Tuesday and Thursday at Il am;
 Arrive at BentonYille Thursday and Satur- day by p m; Leave Bentonvile Friday and Sunday at Arrive at Ozark Sunday and "Wednesday by 4pm.
 1905 From Fort Smith, by Kidron, to Fort Glib son, 6l miles and back, twice week. Leave Fort Smith Monday and Thursday at 8 m; ..4 .-- Arrive at Fort Gibson next days by l2 m; Leave Fort Gibson W ednesday and Satur- day at 3pm;
 Arrive at Fort Smith next days by9pm 1908 From Fort Smith, by Choctaw Agency, to Doaksyille, 135 miles and back, once ! week.
 Leave Fort Smith Monday at a m; Arrive at Doaksville Thursday by F m; Leave Doaksville Thursday at pm; Arrive at Fort Smith Sunday by 6 p m. 1910 From Fort Smith, by Long Prairie, Sugar Loaf and Chocoyille, to Black Jack, 36 miles and back once week.
 Leave Fort Smith Monday at l2 m; Arrive at Black Jack next day by II m; Leave Black Jack Tuesday at m; Arrive at Fort Smith next day by p m. 1911 From Fort Smith, by Perryville (no Otlice) and Fort Arbuckle, to Gainesville, (Tex- as) 265 miles and back, once week. Leave Fort Smith Monday at m; Arrive at Gainesville 9th days by 9 p m; Leave Gainesville Monday at m; Arrive at Fort Smith 9th days by 9 m. 1917 From Van Buren, by Belmont, The Narows and West Fork, to Fayetteville, 56 miles aud back, once a week.
 Leave Van Buren Monday at , a m; Arrive at Fayetteville next day by l2 m; Leave Fayetteville Tuesday at p m; Arrive at Van Buren next day by p m. 7943 From Washington, by Justus Mills, Centre Point, Sydenham, Shetucket and Gap Springs, to Dallas 100 miles and back, once week.
 Leave Washington Wednesday at 10 m; Arrive at Dallas Friday by 6pm;
 Leave Dallas Sunday at 6 m;
 Arrive at Washington Tuesday by Gp ID. 1857 From Hot Springs, by Rockport, Tulip, Princeton, Chappell, Freeo and Luda, to Camden, 5 miles and back, twice week. Leave Hot Springs at m;
 Arrive at Camden next days by 12 m; Leave Camden at a m;
 Arrive at Hot Springs next days by l2 Tn.
 JOHN H. REAGAN, Aug 8, 1861. Postmaster General.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-22

Y HANE just received and have now in \ store, from Saline county, Ark, 1a doz SPIN MING WHEELS also about 100 lbs ARkAN- SAS WOOL, which will sell at cost to all ladies who wish to knit Socks for the Volunteers.
 Just received per steamer Leila, lot of SALT, both coarse and fine, which will sell at the lowest figures for cash.
 I have also on hand, Sugar, Molasses, Meal, Flour and Bacon, besides large assortment ot Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes
 Now is the time to get the worth of your money.
 Aug l, 1861. w. H. FIELD, JR.
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D We extract the following from private let ter to the editor from Gen. A. G. Mayors:
 P. S.-I kept this letter open until the mai closed, in order to give you more news, but nothing has come, except bad, the list of killed; amongs which are some seven or eight of our citizens Lieut. Jos Walton, of the Rifles, was killed while he was gallantly leading on his men to take a bat tery. Lieut.. Weaver of Little Rock, lost his life whilst Capt Woodruff and his company were deal ing death and destruction to the enemy All O the Arkansas troops fought bravely, and covered themselves with glory. All speak of Capt. Wood ruff and his company in the highest terms. If l is true as reported, that the federalists have al been taken prisoners,I think Missouri will be re- deemed. Yours, M.
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LAND OFFICE, Admissible, Ark, July 29, 'gl
Notice to Pre-emption Claimants.

Every person entitled to the right of pre- emption to any of the above lands, is required to establish the same to the satisfaction of the register and re ceyer, and make payment therefor within the pc rod prescribed sy law, otherwise such claim Mil be forfeited.
 L. B. CUNNINGHAM, Register,
 J. R. BERRY, Receiver. Aur 1S6I 9y
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Churchill having been deceived, marched close to the enemy, supposing them to be Missouri friends. He was repulsed three times, but rallied and drove them, but not without severe loss. Jas. Harper Col. Churchills Adjutant, is mortally not mortally; and nderstand that at roll call, in one company, only Is answered to their names. This regiment is badly cut to pieces. When young Harper fell, they went to him, but he desired them not to stop, but go and whip them; and when he learned that we had taken their artillery, he pulled off his hat, gave three cheers, and said he s satisfied Brown, of the V. B. F. Guards, after he had received a mortal wound, cheered his brave boys to advance. Weaver, of Woodrutfs battery, q gallant man, fell, mortally wounded, from round shot. Woodruff tackled Totten, and ''fted him clear out of the water,'' and his track was mark ed by dead Dutch, as thick as pumpkins on bottom land A gallant man fell of the Mis- sourians, Col W Weightman, who said that morning before the battle, that he intended to redeem the character of Missouri, or lose his life. The Mis- sourans fought well-all fought well. Nothing but blue hens chickens could have won the hSht after the surprsie and loss of position. ~ { As I said before, Gen. Pearce led the Sd regl- ment, and part of the 9th to McCulloch's aid and Isaved the day. After the fight, McCulloch said, f"Pearce, you saved me and the battle; they had me down, you brought the 3d and 9th and saved me.
 Old Lyon is done for, certain. Lots ot men kiled about 300 taken prisoners; 1t IS impossible to find out who are hurt as yet.
 It is useless to speak of McCulloch or Mcintosh .-eyeryt thing that man could do was doue. NJ Your, c. A. c.
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 THE above named PRINCIPALS lI@EZ2 | respectfully inform their friends, ssassl ssl patrons and the public generally that aasas.. .As.sss the next session of this Institute will commence On the list Monday in September, 1861. Gratefully acknowledging the very liberal pa tronage they have hitherto enjoyed, they now re- affirm that no effort shall be spared to render the Institute all that it's generous supporters may de sire The most thorough training will be given in all branches of a complete English Education, Mathematics, Modern and Ancient Languages will be taught as far as in any colleges and in the depart ment of Music, Painting. Draeoinq, etc., none but teachers of the highest qualifications will be em- ployed The government of this Institute is char acterized by the utmost kindness the of pro- prety and individual responsibility will beappealed to rather than fear Of punishment and the moral tra ming receives unremitting attention. Tuition will be charged from the time of entrance to the close of the session. No deductions from tuitions except for protracted illness. The scholastic year is divided into two sessions of 2l weeks each. The Institute will embrace three Departments -- the Primary, Junior and Senior.
 For terms and particulars apply to tue Principals. IiftLe Rock July lst, 1861.
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FAYETTEVILLE, ARK, Aug. l2.
II U II41-H3 111341'' I. o I-' McCulIoch's Head Quarters, : CamD on Wilson's Greek, -iuq. ll.{

The victory is ours. The battle lasted. six hours and half. Our loss is great. Gen. Lyon is among their dead. We took six pieces of artillery from Gen. Seigel and destroyed his command, and captured many prisoners and small arms. l cannot now give the particulars, but write this to correct reports circulated by those who fled from the field
 BEN MCCULLOUGH,
 Brig Gen. Commanding.
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Executors Notice.

Executors Notice. THE subscribers are the executors of the 1- estate of c. M. Vaughan, deceased, in aceor- dance with the last will and testament of said Vaughan; and all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified to present them for settlement. If they are not presented within two years, all claims will be barred. All persons owing said estate will con e forward and make payment, or they will be dealt with as the law directs
 w. R. VAUGHAN,
 c. SCOTT,
 Aug, lst, '61. 6w. F. A. TERRY.
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Proclamation by the Governor.

THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. To the Sherifs of Dallas, Hot Spring. Saline Conway, Prairie and Pulaski counties Greeting. WHEREAS, 1t appears that there IS w vacancy in the office of Prosecuting Attor- ney for the fifth judicial circuit, occasoned by the resignation of J. L. HollOwell.
 Now therefore, I, HENRY M. RECTOR, Cover nor of the State aforesaid, by virtue of the author ity in me vested by law, do hereby command you to open and hold election in your said several counties, on the 26th day of August, 1861, to fill said vacancy according to the Statute in such case made and provided
 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set
 my hand and caused the seal of the State to IL. s. be affixed to this writ, at Little Rock. on
 the 9th day of August, A. D. 1861.
 II. M. RECTOR. By the Governor:
 JOHN 1. SHERMAN, Sec. of State.
 Aug. 8, 1861. 3w.
 Confederate Banner, Brownsville, and Des Are Citizen, copy till day of election.
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R. A. W, jr.
Company 1, 3d Reg. Arks. Vols.

To JOHN F. WHEELER
 P. S. Maj. J. C.. Ward is severely wounded Lieut. Brown is not dead, but dangerously wound ed. My company are all alive and kicking, with the exception of few scratches.
 We captured several pieces of the enemy's ar tillery. ". '. CoRcoRAN.
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~ It is suggested that the agricultural fo;rs to he held at the North this tall. should offer liberal prizes to the best racers of the Manassas breed.
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NEW FIRM.

THE undersigned three equal partners, -I having bought the Steam Saw Mill form f, erlv owned by w N Parish, in this city. They ore now nrepared to fill all bills for lumber at the shortest notice. The firm shall be known and con- ducted under the name and style of JOHN w. IRWIN GCo JOHN w. IRWIN,
 JOHN w. JAY,
 RUFUS H. FAUSCETT. Little Rock, Ark, Aug. 8, 1861. 6w.