Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-07-06
A CARD TO THE PUBLIC.

volunteered my services and went into Capt. Pearson's Company of Cavalry, now at Fort Smith, against the wishes of those acquainted with me, who advised me that l should not do so on account of my affllc- ted eyes. But, notwithstanding, 1 had de- termned otherwise l was unwilling that our soil should be invaded by hostile foe. and felt it duty, as we'll as pleasure, to tender my services in behalf of Arkan- sas and her sister Confederate Stales.- l did so, entering the company of Captain Pearson, of Des Arc, as high priuate, the highest position desired. Win that Company I proceeded 10 Little Rock, where 1 was rendered an office, as can be verified by the most substantial citizens of this place, who know the facts relative thereto, which declined accepting. This 1 state for the information of those miser- able slanderers, whom, if do not forget their groveIing souls, if they have any at all, may notice before 1 conclude this communication. From Little Rock, l proceeded with said company towards Fort Smith. What the sequel was, will appear from the following certificates:
 Franklin Co.,, June 6, 1861.
 By the earnest solicitations of many of the officers of this regiment, including my self, Dr. Baker has been induced to pre- sent himself to the Surgeon of the Regi- ment for the examination of his eyes, The Dr. is earnestly requested to return home by all who knew him. The public generally are referred 10 the certificate of the Surgeon for facts.
 c. H. MATLOCK.
 Lieut.. Col. in command of 2d Reg, Ark. Volunteers.
 Franklin Co.,, Ark, June 6, 1861.
 have examined the eyes of Dr. Baker, and certify that he is unfit for active ser vice. w. A. CANTRELL,
 Surgeon, 2d Reg, Ark, Vol.
 Whereas, Dr. John A. Baker, of Cotton Plant, having joined the Des Arc Ran- gers, with the view and intention of go- Ing into active service, and having pro- ceeded towards Fort Smith to the distance of l50 miles, having suffered severely for months past with inhammatory sore eyes. the exposure incident to Camp life greatly aggravating and increasing his disease, so as totally to render him unfit for active duty and service, and having the concurrent opinion of the Surgeon Gen'l of the Regiment to the same end and pur- pose tha! he would not be received into active service thus afflicted: Therefore, l., John s. Pearson, acting commander Of the Des Arc Rangers, do hereby honora- bly, release and discharge the said Dr.. Jno. A. Baker, from the ties that connect him to this company In testimony where of have hereunto set my hand and seal, !, this 7lh day of June, 1861.
 JNO. $. PEARSON.
 Capt. of Des Arc Rangers.
 Franklin Co.,, Ark, June 6, 1861.
 Whereas, the Surgeon of Col. Church. hills Regiment, and Lieut.. Col. Mallock, both, as officer in charge, and profession ally, have voluntarily informed Dr. Jno. A. Baker, that the condition of his eyes render him unfit for service, and advise him to return. Now, inasmuch, as to their certain knowledge he would be re- iecled, and whereas, we are satisfied of the kind intentions of these officers and correctness of their advices, Therefore,
 Resolved, That while we deeply regret the misfortune which neces- silated Dr. Bakers return, we are assured that it is utterly useless for him to make further effort to enter the service and urge him to adopt the advice thus authoritative ly given by the officers in charge.
 Resolved, That in Dr. Bakers return the regiment has lost brave soldier, and our company a competent and etfl- cient officer, and we an agreeable. kind and congenial mess-mate and companion
 Resolved, That in his disappointment in being deprived of the privilege of serv- ing his country now, when her political existence is attacked by the sacrlegous hand of an unholy fanaticism, as he did when her errights were disregarded by Mex. co, we tender Dr. Baker our cordial sympathies, believing, that although phys. ically ncapacitaed for participation in the contest for which he has offered his servi. ces, he is ever ready with the readest, te maintain the honor and independence O his country.
 A. B. Pickles, F. M. Crawford, w. M. Dyer, s. Reeves,
 E. c. Dyer, fMessmates.
 W. H H. CorIey' 6 ley T; T;.s V. Lee, Aas,