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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

A NORTHERN SOLDIERS OPINIoN--THEY CAN'T STAND THE BowIEKNIvEs.-We copy the following from the Baltimore Re publican:
 An officer of the New York list, who arrived this morning, details the particu- lars of the fight in most graphic style.- He states that in the first place, owing to the ignorance and stupidity of nearly all the commanding officers, the various regi- ments were not kept together as they should have been, but became scattered about in every direction, and were in such a position as to render them almost harm less fo the enemy.
 He states that he never saw men fight as the Confederates did; 'twas not like men, but like infurated devils. They rushed from their batteries, notwithstanding the statements to the contrary, and drawing their tremendous knives, they cut and slashed among the' e'United States troops as though, in his own language, they were moving down weeds"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
(No. 200.)

An Act to amend an Act to establish the Judicial
 Courts of the Confederate States of America.
 The Congress of the C0nfederate States of America do enact That the provision in the 3lst section of the " Act to establish the Judicial Courts of the Confederate States of Amerlca,' which allows mileage to the District Attorney, shall be modified to read as follows, namely: "And when there are two or more divisions in the district for which he is appointed, he shall be allowed mileage at the rate of ten cents per mile. for going to and return ing from the Court which is most disputed on the most usual line of travels
 Approved August l, 1861. I'm
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

TRUE CH1vALRY.-It was during the Swe- dish wars of the 17th century, that, after battle in which the many had been wors- ted, burgher of Flensborg was about to refresh himself with draught of beer from a small wooden bottle, when he heard the cry of wounded Swede, who fixing his longing eyes on the beverage, who exclaim ed, ''I am thirsty, give me to drink" Now, the burgher of Flensborg was kind man, and though he suffered greatly himself, he replied at once, ''Thy need is greater than mine," and keeling down by the side of the wounded soldier he poured the liquor into his mouth. But the treacherous Swsde taking advantage of the unarmsd state of his benefactor. fired his pistol as he bent down, wounding him in the shoulder.
 Then the burgher sprang upon his legs, and, indignant, exclaimed, "Rascal, 1 would have befriended you, and you would murder me in return; now will punish you. would have given you the whole bottle. but you shall only have half," and drink ing off one half himself, he gave the remain der to his enemy When the news of this action came to the ears of King Frederick IT., he ordered the burgher into his pres- ence, and asked him, "Why he did not kill the rascal?"
 "Sire' replied the man, 'I could never slay wounded enemy"
 Thou meritest to be noble," said the king, and lie caused him to be created one at once, and gave him for his arms a wood. en beer bottle pierced through with an ar row; which cognizance was borne by his chrildern after him, till the family died out.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
REr The Louisville Conrier SAYS.

"The Yankees were always celebrated for their inventive genius. The late battle proves it. They have inuented more ex- cuses for their defeat than Beauregard can give for his victory"
 An exchange suggests that Gen. Scott ought to invent some plan to keep the abo- litionists from running at the next battle. Put the brave Irish in the rear of the army instead of the front, as before, and they won't allow the abolitionists to run away apain
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

A SECESSION PREvENT1vE.--A Northern dispatch informs us that Gen. Dix is close ly watching the Maryland legislature, to prevent that body from passing an ordi- nance of secession ill secret session The legislature and four-ffths of the people of Maryland are secessionists at heart, and but for the abolition soldiery, whose numbers hold them in awe, would long since have severed their connection with the rotten hulk of the so-called Union, which Lincoln is attempting to preserve as European monarchs preserve their provinces-by the law of the bayonet Advocating free speech, the abolition government illegally arrest men and women for expressing sympathy for the South, advocating free thought, the same power places an esponiage upon a legislative body to prevent it's exercise of that right. ''Free speech, '' "free thought, 7 in the abolition vernaculer, are only sugar coated definitions of despotism.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
(No. I99.l

An Act to authorize the Distribution of the Pro-
 cecds of the sale of the A. B. Thompson. con-
 demned a Prize
 The C1ngress of the Contederate States of America do enact, That the proceeds of the sale of the ship A. B. Thompson, taken by the Confederate States ship-of- war Lady Davis, and condemned prize under decree of the Confederate States Court for the District of South Carolina, when paid into the Treasury shall be distributed by the Secretary of the Navy according to the provisions of the Act of the United States of April 23d, 1900, entitled ''An act for the better government of the Navy of the United States" and made of force by act of the Congress of the Confederate States February, 9th, 1861, entitled !" An act to continue in force certain laws of the United States of America" :" rating Captain Elliott and his detachment-de- cared joint captors by the said decree-as marines, according to their respective ranks.
 Approved August l, letl
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

RosETTE GUARDED BY PoIGNARD.-Some excitement was created in Baltimore, on Saturday afternoon, by the aPPooronUo of a we'll dressed lady wearing secession TO- sette, with the handle of peral mounted poignard peeping from beneath her vest ment. Soldiers have lately snatched re- bel emblems from the breasts of rebel ladies they walked the streets, but this lady seemed prepared and determined to defend herself.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
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ABOLITION CoNGREssNEN IN BATTLE A correspondent of the New York Daily Times has the following:
 "Congress adjourned Friday until Mon- day expressly to allow the members to see the show. Neither congress nor the Union wish to see another such sight. At the grand stampede civilians were awfully scar ed, and think several of them were taken prisoners. I witnessed some terrific feats of running among them. Many lost their carriages, and for aught l know are skulk ing about the woods now. One very fat congressman offered an artilleryman twen- ty dollars for horse; but after he had the horse, he found 1t so hard to mount that he turned white all over. He John Gilpined along, near my legs, until his horse threw him, when his agony was fearful. Three of us boosted him up, and he cut again as though the al was after him. That M. c. will never go to the wars again."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
(No. 2O2.)

An Act to amend an Act entitled An Act to
 make Further Provisions for the Public De-
 fence" approved llth May, 1861; and to amend Tan Act entitled "An Act to Increase the Mill.
 tary Establishment of the Confederate States; ;''
 and to amend the |" Act for the Establishment
 and Organization of the Army of the Confcde-
 rate States of America"
 The Congress of the Confederate States ot Amcr,cd do enact That the third section of the Act entitled " An Act to make further provision for the public defence" approved llth May, 1861, be amended by striking out of aidsection the words 'detailed from the regular army;" and, further, that the ninth section of the Act entitled "A An Act to in. crease the military establishment of the Confede. rate States" and to amend the " Act for the es tabshment and organization of the army of the Confederate States of America," approved 10th
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
(No. l97.) An Act Relative to Money Deposited in the Reg istries and Receivers of the Courts.

An Act Relative to Money Deposited in the Reg
 istries and Receivers of the Courts.
 SEC. l. The Congress Of the C0nfederafe States 0f America do enact, That all moneys heretofore paid into the Reoistries and Receivers of the several Courts of the United States, formerly existing in these Confederate States shall be deposited in the treasury of the Confederate States; and it shall be the duty of the Judges of the several Courts of the Confederate States now having jurisdiction over the disposal of the said sums of money to withdraw the same from the Registries and Receivers of the Courts, and pay the amount thereof to the secreta ry of the treasury.
 SEC. 3. It shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury to issue in lieu of the amount Of money paid to him, as aforesad equal amount in bonds of these Confederate States, bearing in terest at five per centum per annum, divided into such sums as shall be required by the Judges mak- ing the payments; the capital and interest of said bonds being made payable only when payment thereof shall be ordered by decree of the court having jurisdiction over the disposal thereof. Said bonds shall be made payable to the order of the Judge of the Court by whom the payment is made into the treasury, and of his successor in office and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasu " to make payment of said bonds and all accurng interest, on demand and presentation thereof, campanied by duly certified copy of the ordor of Court directing such payment.
 SEC. }. That all sums of money deposited in the Reg stres and Receivers of the several Courts of these Confederate States, or that hereafter be so deposited, shall, if remaining undsposed of during six months from the date of the deposit be transferred in like manner as is above provided to the Treasury of the Confederate States, and be re- placed by bonds to be issued in like manner, and payable on the like terms and conditions, in all re- spects as provided in the second section of this
 Approved August l, 1861. I'm
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
JOHN G. CoNNELLEY, Sec'y.
LoyG VIEW, AsHEEY Co.,, ARK, Aug. Is.

LONG VIEW, ASIIhk1 OV, AIM, AUs. IJ EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT
 SR: this morning in receipt of the Mo- ot your paper which Many Citizens" of Union county complain the ferrymen Moro and at this place for want o pa trotism which they eyinced by charging the Three Greeks company with erriage when their way to Virginia Believing do that you prefer publishing truth to false hood and knowing that your correspondent either wfuy gnoranty has caused to publish an untruth m regard matter which may njure me in the esflmatlon of wish give you true statement or the facts as occurred here and have correct the error The captain asked ne would charge him for crossing his company with their wagons, etc. replied that had not charged other companies anything and would cross inn ree he said that he did not to do 1t for notngthat Inc paid full fare at Moro and expected to do So here then told him paid of S+50 for the ferry and that he fit to $ eSs than one tnlfd the reg lar rates would take be obliged to him. He paid that and nothing said about It. As to patriotism in Ashley don't boast much but nave al ready equipped and to the battle field over one-haf Of our who able to bear ars and the rest o ns are ready t0 90 ohen needed.
 Truly yours R. J. WITHERS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
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FRoM NoRTH-EAsT MIssoURI.-The Ke- okuk Gate City of the 23d, learns that the secessionists have taken possession of Mem phis in Scotland county ,and are entrenching against attack A federal force numbering about one thousand is stationed near by There was some skirmshing on Monday, aud one of the federals was killed. The next day the Union men marched into and occupied Athens, which is in Clarke coun. ty, opposite Iowa. They expect reinforce. ments from Primrose, Big Mound, and other points. There is great excitement on the Northwest border.
 Col Bussy, aid to Gov Kirlwnod, has distributed one thousand stand of arms be- tween Pennington and Eddyville. He says about four hundred Missourans are en- camped within mile or so of Memphis, on the pretense that they are guarding the town against the Union troops. They are also concentrating at Etna, in Scotland county on the line. Col. Bussy reports that they are disarming Union men wher- ever theycan find them.
 From other sources we learn that about fifty mounted secessionists were in Etna on Sunday evening, but were dispersed by the home guards from Croton, Sand Prairie and other points. The home guards had one man killed and one wounded. Foul or five of another party are said to have been killed Several horses and prsisoners were captured. -MSSouri Republican.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

L1NCoLS's GOVERNMENT HARD UP FOR FUNDs.-The most significant feature of our northern news is that the Lincoln government is without the sinews of war. Their coffers are empty. Secretary Chase has been obliged to issuea circular, begging a loan of s5,00O,000 from the Boston banks for sixty days. Where will MT. Secretary Chase apply for four hundred ,ni11ions9
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

COMING DowN-The Washington corre- spondent of the New York Post says the privates of the Savannoh will probably not be hung, but will have their sentence com muted to imprisonment for life. 1t IS thought to be inconsistent to hang them when land traitors are let off so easily.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
-lNo. 2O6.l
INU. 0-UU. An Act to amend |" An Act to nrOyidt

An Act to amend 6 An Act to provide Revenue
 from Commodities imported from Foreign Coun
 tries," approved May 2l, 1861.
 The Congress ofthe Confederate States of Amsricd do enact, That the following alterations and amend ments be, and the same are hereby, made to the ' Act to provide revenue from commodities import ed from foreign countries" approved May 2l, 1861 t0-wit: That the e'words " carbonate oi soda," and the words, "paving and roofing tiles, and brick and roofing olates and fire bricks" in schedule ( of said Act be, and the same are hereby, stricken out of and repealed in said schedule, and that I schedule C, ill the enumeration of the various kinds of iron, after the word |" sabs,' the words "sheet or other form,'' are hereby inserted and made part of said schedule; and in schedule D of said Act, the terms. |" Lac Sulphur'' and Sul phul flour of' be, and the same are hereby, stricken out of and repealed in said schedule. And the terms ' Terra Japanica and Catechu'' are hereby trans ferred from schedule to schedule C, they being considered ill commerce as the same articles of merchandise cutch, which is enumerated in schedule of said act.
 Approved August 3, 1861. I'm
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

Is IT TRUE?-The following is from the Hartford Conn. Times and we are in clined to think the charge is true.
 "It is charged by some war papers that the suppression of the truth about the bat tie was done by the secretary of war, fer the purpose of saving large sum of mo- ney invested in government stocks, which he disposed of during the brief interval in which the country remained in ignorance of the reality',
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

EE- The republican papers say that from the tardy manner in which enlstments are now going on, it is evident that some plan of drafting soldiers will have to be re- sorted to. But suppose you could draft soldiers, what would they be worth? What kind of soldiers will men make who believe that the war is unnecessary and unjust? The more of such soldiers you draft. the weaker will your army be.-N. J. O0Y BOOk
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
(No. DOL,

An act to make provision for the Care of Supplies
 for the Sick and Wounded.
 The Congress oftte Confederate States of America do enact, That the Secretary of War shall forth with appoint clerk in the office of the Surgeon General, to take charge of all hospital supplies and other articles which may be contributed for the use of the sick and wounded; and the same to dis pose of according to the wishes of the contributors under the direction of the Medical Department of the army; the salary of the said clerk not to ex- ceed one thousand dollars; and the said clerk shall be authorized, under the direction of the Surgeon General, to procure and fit up proper place for the safe-keeping and proper disposal of the said articles.
 Approved Augusta, 1861. I'm
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
Address of Miss Frank J. Pack,

l Deliuered in presenting aag Co the < Salne RJfe 1 Rangers at Bentoa, Ark, July llhh. 1861. CAPrsIN HENDERSON AND COMPANY,
 Soldiers, defenders of your countrys liberties. The ladies of Benton, apprecating the gallant motives that actuate you n preparing to fight the | battles of your country, have contributed their small mite, by preparing for and presenting you with flag, the jug of our Sonthern Contfderocp. Yoa are now called upon to assist in repelling the advances of the aboitionists on our own soil. We feel assured that you will nobly and braYcly do your ,luty and that in responding to your coun try's call, you feel that
 .No fetters tyrants your souls shall enslave,
 While the shall roll, the harvest shall wave"
 We wish you to preserve it unsullied, never per init it to be trampled upon, or traied in the dust, | by Northern abolitonists CT those of whatever name that would ruthessly destroy your homes, devastate your fields and gardens as they say, "ex terminate us from the face of Gods bright and | beautiful earth" 1 When this flag is unfaried to the breeze and waves above your heads, may each breath of Heav- en remind you of those and dear ties, that common to all human beings, your wves mothers, children, sisters and friends. There are none in your company trust who have not some such ties existing, and may the remembrance of those dear ties serve to your to do their utmost in the day and hour of need. We trust in your pat riotism, feel convinced the love of your country IS too deeply 1mbued Ill each and every heart that may have to do battle beneath the folds of this flag of our Southern Confederacy, everto co aught that may reflect upon the honor of our cause We ex- pect you to fight for our rights as southrons, we feel convinced that is the right cause; we are not the aggrcssors, only wish to defend the rights and liberties our maker has given and we trust in God, the giver of all good, that he will de- fend the right
 1 Let each heart throb with such sentiments as those the poet has nobly expressed No fearing dOubtng soldier shall know When here stands his country and wonder his fo9; One look at the bright sum- prayer to the sky
 One glance where banner floats soriOusly high, Then the young lion bounds on his prov:
 Let the sword flash on hg gh fling the scabbard away; Roll on, like the thunder bolt over the plain, We come back in glory, or come otagan." We now commit this flag to your care and you to the care and protection of Almighty God; our hearts beat simultaneous in the hope that you may prove victorious and that long we may hear the welcome tidings that we have gained the victory and that soon you may be permitted to return to your homes and fresdes and to gladden. the hearts of the ladies of Benton.
 The flag was receivedby Capt. M. J. Henderson,
 in brief but appropriate and patriotic speech when the " Rangers" took up the line of march for Missouri.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
T- Ii is said the Rhode Island batte

GE- It is said the Rhode Island battery, captured by our troops at the battle of Man assas,wa composed of six rifed cannon made by Gen. James, for the State of Ala bama, but after that State seeded the ma
 ker refused to fulfill the contract. He pre- ferred to send the battery with the grand army ,and make present of it to the South.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

THE Within the last ten days it has been evident that a decided change is going on in the State; and the election returns will demonstrate the fact. Had the selection of members of the legis- lature been month later, we are confident the development of the plans of the ad- ministration would have revolutionized the public sentiment of the State. Kentucky will soon be redeemed Louisville Courier.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

H The Lincolnites refuse to read the southern report of the battle of Manassas, saying the " rebels' would C dispatch any thing" It would seem so, indeed, from the manner in which they dispatched the "grand army" the other day.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
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Efs- It is the testimony of many letters, and of officers and men returned from the Kanawha, that Col. Lowe, of Ohio, be- haved in the most cowardly manner at the battle of Scarey. He concealed himself be- hind house during she fight, and no ex- postuations could induce himto come forth. He should be tried, and if found guilty, shot. Cincinnati Commercial.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

es on the late fast day, be appropriated as fund for the of the soldiers and officers wounded at the late battle of Manassas; and that the same be dsbursed and applied by the secretary of the trea sgry, with the concurrence of the chairman of the committee of this house.
 Approved July 30, 1861. I'm
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
-Tbe Fredericksburg N,

LArEsT.-The Fredencksburtg News says, we are informed by private ex- nress that our forces won another glori- p,s victory above Chain Bridge, six miles from Georgetown, on Thursday.
 The witness saw 80 ambulances and many dead bodies brought into Washing ion and reports great victory for us.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

(No. l96.
 Resolutions in Relation to the First Regiment Of
 North Carolina Volunteers.
 ResOoed by the Congress of the Contederate Stdtes of Amcrica, That the President be and is hereby authorized to receive and muster into the service of the Confederate States of America the First Regiment of North Carolina Volunteers, now sta toned at Y Yorktewn, for the term of six months from the time they sworn in and mustered into the service of North Carolina and to discharge them after the expiration of that period; said peri cd to commece at the time the first company of said regiment was mustered into the service of North Carolina.
 Resolred turther, That the cadets from the North Carolina Institute, at Cherlotte, who may have been acting with said regiment, be mustered into service in the same manner as the residue of the regiment, and to organize as part thereof, with the pay of priVates.
 Approved July 30, 1861. I'm
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

CASp1p.-One of the New York Post Washington correspondents, writing on the 1st instant, says: "The moment Beauregard can plant battery on Airing ton Heights, Washington is doomed, for he can utterly destroy it from that point"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

A VOICE FROM ENGLAND.--The London Telegraph, in an article on American af. fairs, conclude thus: We have never feared that our trans atlantic brethren would permit Lincoln and Seward to can eel the work of Washington and Jefferson. 7
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

a~The Dayton (Ohio) Enquirer says that nine tenths of the democrats and four 6fths of the democratic press of that State are opposed to the despotlc measures of the Lincoln government.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
(No. l95.'

A Resolution to Dispose of Donations made by
 Certain Churches on the late Fast Day.
 Resol1ed 6y the Congress ofuts Confederate States of America, That the sum of five thousand two hundred and seventy eight dollars and eighty ght cents, reported by the secretary of the treasury received into the treasury from donations by church.