Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-25

PRCClAMAHON. FELLOW-CITIZENS OF ARKAN- SAS, TO ARMS! TO ARMS!! IMPORTATION having been received N that a large force of Federal Troops is being concentrated near the northern border of Arkansas, and threatening the State with invasion, for the protection of your homes and the defence and safety of your families, call you to the rescue. The Northern Government IS waglng ruthless and vandal upon citizens Of the Southern States-imprisoning all who independently express their opinions and laying waste their property as they march onward.
 We are acting upon the defensive, and we claim not to usurp the rights belonging to others. Our cause is just, our war is one for independence and liberty, and with the providence of God we will repel and drive back the insolent invaders and un- fur again by the valor of sons the ntrodden banners of the freemen of Missouri.
 WHEREFORE, as the Governor of the State of Arkansas and President of the Military Board, and bv authority and direction of the same l, HENRY Nj RECTOR do order and direct, that, in addition to the forces already in the held ten thousand men, (infantry,) be called into active service for twelve months; to be organized into regiments at the following places, under the direction of the following named mastering officers, who are hereby anpointed and authorized for that purpose:
 in Saline county, at or near Benton, Gen. Geo. M Holt.
 In Jefferson county, at Pine Bluff, Hon. John s. ROane.
 In Clark county, at Philadelphia, Hon. Harris Flanagan.
 In Hempstead county, at Washington, Hon. E. w. Can't.
 In Yell county, at Dardanelle, Col. c. W. Le- moyne.
 In Conway county, at Springfield, Gen. T. D. Merrick.
 .Narion county, at Yellville, c en. E. W. Tur- In Jackson county, at Jacksonport, Hon. Wm. K Patterson.
 In Carroll county, at Carrollton, Capt. Wm. C.. Mitchell.
 In Craighead county, at or near Harrisburg, Col. A. D. Grayson.
 Each regiment should consist of not less than six nor more than ten companies, each of which must be composed of not less than sixty four nor more than ninety-six men, exclusive of commis- stoned officers
 The mastering officers will inspect the various companies that present themseves at the places designated, and will muster them into the service of the State ot Arkansas, for twelve months, with the understanding that they may be transferred to the service of the Confederate States, if neces. sity should arise for so doing. When a sufficient number of companies are received to constitute a regiment, the mastering officer will immediately causeit to be organized by holding an election for Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel and Major
 In the organization of companies, the returns of the election for company officers will be certified to by the highest commissioned military officer whose nresence can be secured. If no such officer at. tends, the election will be held to be valid. and couHpissions will issue, if certified to by any civil officer in the county.
 Each mastering officer will appoint and name the day for the rendezvous of the regiment he has i1aen appointed to organize.
 He will forward descriptive lists of companies to .he Military Board, and certified returns of elec. .nn for field officers to the Executive of the State The companies will furnish their own arms piaes are preferred if possible to be procured and nacb man should supply himself with large and basyy hunting knife, and no man need come unless r;sh arms The aims of the men are to be fairl, ained with the view of being paid for by the State ,f lost in battle, and the valuation should be se
 nosite the owners name upon the descriptive list 'pt fer the companies have been duly accepted .nd received, the mastering officer will provide ach company with one wagon and team, sul.sist eace and the necessary camp equipage, all of whicf ;ll he paid for by the State upon his certifca3e O P"i'" HENRY M. RECTOR,
 Governor of the State and Ex-offici6
 President of the Military Board.
 y;ale Rock, Ark, July ?, 1861. 39-3w