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The Young Ladies,

Always On the look out to give helping
hand to the Soldier, have arranged to give
. s"Calico Party" on Friday night next,
At the new Store-room of Messrs. WmrE
& HAkLEY. for the benefit of the "Volun-
.tear Soldiers on the Frontier" The tickets
.aze put at the very low price of 80 cents.
that all may participate. We know full
weil that q capital good time will be had,
and we would not miss of being there for
nothing. a rcfreshment table will be set,
~ the Ladies Of Van Buren, SO we'll know
how to do-after which all the youngsters
so inclined can f" dance till broad-day light
and 60 home with the girls in the morning. -
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Hon R.W. Johneon.

We hoist to our mast-head, tbs name OF
the Hon Rosxnr w. Joaxsox. as our first
choice for ono of our Confederate States
Senators. This We do. after looking about
among our prominent public men; and
after ascertainiug what We believe to be the
ruling public sentiment. We feel doubly
assured in believing that we are sustained
in our choice by the people. and gratifed
that our judgement is so well endorsed.
In thus selecting Col. johnson. before
all others. we offer no diminution Of respect
towards other distinguished and meritorious
gentlemen. from whom the other Senator
will be selected, bat We are anxious to pro.
mulge what we consider settled question
among the people. namely. that Col. john
son is to be one of the Senators. There
seems to be a general acquiescence 20 this
cenclosion. The distinguished services OF
this gentleman. rendered the State in our
national councils. during long end sue
cessfnl public life. are familiar to, and ap.
preciated BY his countrymen. His unim-
peachable honor and fidelity to the State,
hsves swiihseee& al apauits, and stands be-
fore "a ~ l1es.s--sA a. A4- ~. A..n
..cruf;sizI 81 and found no. want
ing" CT esa.s high personal quail
6catioas, his gesseoas dsportment towards
adversarics, has disarmed all opposition to
him. and he now stands . general favorite
with all parties.
Under the old government Col. johnson.
after having served long and honorable
career, had determined to retire into private
life, and had forbidden the use of his name
in connection with all offices. But upon
the changed relatives of the State, in the
present crisis, he again consented to enter
public life. and once more put on the har-
ness, to fight for our struggling young
Coufederacy. He declined to retire into
private ease at the present trying time. bu,
offered his services to his State, until on,
Confederacy is carried through the presen,
emergency, to 3 condition of peace and
prosperity.
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~ We are permitted to publish

EE We are permitted to publish the
following urgent appeal for re- inforcements
from Gen. McCulloch to Maj. Clarke, Quar-.
teimaster, at Fort Smith
CAMr JACKSON, Sept. %. 1861.
Maj. G. w. CLARKE
Your letter OF the 23d came to hand to
day. Every day l am called on by the citi
zens OF Missouri Tor assistance. Lane and
Montgomery have burned Osceola, and are
ravaging the country near the Missouri line
They are expected southwark soon. Urge
men and means forward as rapidly as posi-
bic. Price has taken Lexington, and 5000
stands of arms. 1t is said he has 81, ,OOO
men with him.
l send ycu q card which was sent to
Fayetteville, to be telegraphed to you.
Publish and send it to Little Rock at once
if You have not already done so. ,cant
men no~. They should not wait to be or.
ganized into regiments, but come in com
panies. Your obt. servt.
BEN. McCuLLocH, Brig. Gen
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To the Citizens of Arkansas.
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKs., Sept. II


Having completed the duty assigned me
OF receiving the arms and military stores
transferred to me for the Confederate States
from Gen. Pearce's command, L am now
authorized, and directed by Gen. Hardee to
raise, for operations on this line, brigade,
for the Confederate service for three wears.
or during the war, to consist of two regi-
ments OF infantry, SIX companies of cav
airy. and one company of artillery. Two
OF the companies of cavalry and the artille-
ry company, are already in the service, and
three companies of infantry are accepted.
l am also, authorized by Gen. McCulloch
20 raise for the same time, of the five regi-
ments called for by him in his late procla-
nation. The entire force to be raised by
me, will be accepted by companies, each
having not less than 65, nor more than 80
men. When as many as 10 men are en-
rolled. rendered to me, and accepted, the
Captain will be authorized to go into camp
until the company is fully organized, and
to subslst his men at Government expense
with the condition that the government shall
not be bound for such expense if the company
fails to organize within ten days thereafter.
This aays:..@ of the credit of the Confede-
States ought to secure success in every in
stance. When q compai,, thus rendered
and accepted, shall be fully organized, the
Captain will report to me here immediatel ly
either in person or express, and the compa-
ny will be ordered to brigade head quarters
near this place. The foregoing announce
mcnt. with the plain statement that the
South needs the services at once of all her
fighting men. is tie only appeal shall now
offer. 1t ought to be amply sufficient. For
short time yet. will be occupied in the
necessary work of collecting supplies for
the force have called for, and in pushing
forward repairs of the arms in my possess.
ion, turned over to me by Gen. Pearce's
command. Men willing to risk their lives
for their conntay, deserve to be as well pro-
vided for and as well-a-med as possible
Il found necessary. may publish appoint.
ments. and make addresses in this and ad !.
jacent counties, if, indeed, so unlikely a
condition Of things shall exist, as to re-
quire that labor. l trust, however. that
the patriotic sons of Arkansas, disdaininp
to waitfor addresses from me, will rush to
arms under the more eloquent oratory of q
bleeding and struggling country, of a bar.
barous and implacable enemy. and Of their
own true and loyal hearts. If they TIM.
rally promptly around the flag of Stars and
Bars. that banner borne to victory. and to
victory by the vaior and the courage of such
men As they. will soon wave trinmphantlv.
not alone over southern soil, but over terri
tory conquered from the northern despotism.
i. q. HlNDMAN, Col G. s. A.
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Hon. JOhM f. Wheeler OF Fort smith, for
Congress in I'd the District.

EDITOR OF THE Press The youth, the
strength, the valor Of the Confederated
South is united in wonderful effort to win
the liberty and independence they derived
by Inheritance. and will not live without.
Out of this union of hearts, minds, and
purposes. appears the attractive feature Of
the extinction of party differences. Every
freeman yields to this state of political al
fairs most becomingly. Every State has
acted upon it, in the selection of public
There should thea be here, as elsewhere. no
contest for place, because such contests al
ways di>tra,ts the pubic mind and array
one mans friends against those of his an
tagonist. Why are there many aspirants
in the field for Congressional honors in the
I'd district p? The nature of the times for
bid it. The people will not allow can
vass for any political place. They must be
filled. but no man Who expects to make his
strength upon the stump, can fill them now
The people will silently. at home, select the
man they want and go silently TO the polls
ami vote tor him. With this view OF iscts
l cannot forego uniting in the opinion OF
several writer's to youI paper and Others,
that the Hon. JoH.. F. WHEELER, of this
place is the proper person to be selected on
the 9th Of November next to represent the
u district in the Confederate Congress.
This gentleman ha, the education, the
requirements in the knowledge OF political
affairs and OF human nature, long years ot
experience as a writer and energetic citizen
IN various fields of usefulness, the MOI al
honesty and courage to know the right and
tn oEthn b..
christian piety to make most wclthy and
faithful Representative at the inception OF
our new government, amid the storms of
war that now SO sadly surround it.
The people at large know these truths.
and will act upon them. though many in
the district are personally unacquainted
with Judge Wheeler.
The spirit Of '76 was against contest for
offi,e when our forefathers struggled for
their freedom, and l am fully assured that
in our struggle tor the same blessed boon.
such is the SPIRIT OF '61.
Fort Smith. Sep %.
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!, r. In An extra of the Fayetteville
ArEaasiaa. of Sept. 26fb we find the fol

{, HI In An extra of the Fayetteville
Askoasiaa. of Sept. 26tl,. we find the fol-
lowing gratifying intelligence of the move
ments OF the Missouri troops.
From Springfield Mo. Equal Rights Gazette.
We are just in receipt of the most graft
flying intelligence Of the success of our
arms in the north and west of this State.
What else could we expect The cause of
truth justice and civil liberty must prevail.
Our informant. Dir. Fureman, Of Mar
shall, Saline county, whose statements we
are assured, and fully believe to be enti,ely
reliable, says Gen. Price sent messenger
to Marshall ON last Wednesday week, in
forming the citizens Of that place that an
unconditional surrender was the only alter
native for the Lincoln forces at Lexington.
1t seems the enemy shielded himself in and
about the college building-that was soon
prostrated. Then he fed to his entrench-
ments. On Saturday or Sunday, our infor-
mant learned the Lincoln army. consisting
of about 5000 men Internationally sur
rendered. He believes his information en-
tirely reliable. OF its truth, we have no
doubt. Prices loss about 18 killed-that
of the enemy not known.
AT last accounts about $50 Lincoln men
were strongly entrenched at Boonville.
About 200 Southern men, under Captain
Brown, without artillery. made Two or three
Intellectual efforts to take them. They were
then reinforced by abont 1000 Of Green
men. with some artillery. They then sur
rounded the enemy-intending to renew the
attack last Saturday morning. 1t is con
fdently believed the city has been taken
Our friends, we learn, have possession also,
Of Columbia. Palmyra, and Hannibal
Green has about $4,000 men, Harris has a
large force, Doniphan has 5000, and Reed
is i'll the field. In fact almost the entire
northwest is moving l, is said to be near
ly one entire encampment. We are credi-
bly, informed, that north of the Missouri
river, public sentiment is almost unit for
the South, and against black republican
unconstitutional usurpations.
The best estimates indicate that there arc
now 81 900 Missourians under arms, ready
to fight for civil liberty. This is cheering
We nave only room further to say to oul
friends: g BE just, fear not-let all the
ends thou aimest at, be thy country's and
truths"
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FAYETTEVILLE, Sept. rs, 1861.
tn A~,e~s U.~} L

OSRs' SOs AoSA'
To Messrs Ward 4 Southnsayd:
l have teiegraphe,l Tor publication in the
g Press " and in the Fort Smith papers, a
card. calling for Brigade of volunteers.
the same call is being circulated Throughout,
tha mountain counties, and other parts o:
the state. Two classes of persons ava ..a str'v'
ing to embarrass my efforts to raise troops.
One class is well represented by a man in
this county. who declared publicly on last
Saturday, that Fremort's proclamation is
right. that he hoped soon to see the stars
and stripes wave over all this region, and
that ne would join Lincoln's army when it
invaded Arkansas. The other class, and
the least respectable Of the two, is compcs-
ed OF men who are very brave at home,
among the women and children, but whose
courage does not impel them towards the
enemy. or when vanity and curiosity lead
them IN that direction. some other feeling
drives thsn ipors rapidly beck. Yet tsiess
CHIMNEY corner warriors know every thing
OF military service. under-rate and criticise
the skill of such experienced leaders a.
Hardee and McCulloch, and prophecy un-
utterable calamities, because they them
selves are not Brigadies, or at the very least
Colonies of regiments Both these classes
are misrepresenting me in all respects. aud
seek to create prejudice against the work
have commenced. For instance, they cir
culate thst am raising troops. and collect
ing military stores in the west, to move
them east, that tine men enlisted by me will
be put in the regular army, and held over
after the war, ect., etc. Such reports are
wilfully false. The Brigade am forming
will operate IN the west. no. in the east.
The stores I am collecting are only for its
use. and it will be discharged at the end OF
the war, even il the war ends in three
months. The people Of the west have long
trusted lne, and l have done for them much
labor. not the least of which, is that which
now have on hand. the work of raising
troops to defend their wives and children.
homes and fresides. l undertake this with.
out view 10 personal advancement. fc.
have already rs large and as least as good
. command. my own legion. II patriot
ism does not constrain western meu to helm
me in this ia6or for their defense, shame
ought to keep them from opposing me, in
any event the traitorous pack who give aid
and comfort to the enemy, under pretence
Of opposing me. ought to be coerced by
public indignation into silence. Please
have this published in the " Press - and in
Fort Smith papers.
L. G. HIspNAS. Col. G. s. A.
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CO. n. RE-. Rrexa.

Cast H. Thoos 8rOWa.
In the Fayetteville. NORTH: Carolina. o.
.erysr, Of Sept. 18th, We fad the following
obituary Of the late Capt. Brown. and from
the desire of his many friends to see il. we
copy
OsrruAKY-Cap Huea THoxAs B.owx. who fell
at the head Of his company. in the thickest Of the
bloody battle ct Springfield, No.. was . native Of
wilkes county In this StstS. His brother, Alien
Brown is Captain. and his maternal halfbr0ther,
y. B. Gordan. Major in the regiment q State troops,
comnanded BY Coz Stokes. Capt Brown gradu-
ated ut the Univenity with distinction in scholar
ship and department, at the ANIMAL commencement
in June. le58. He studied lav for time with
Judge Battle. subsequently, with Chief Justice Pear
son. and after Obtaining license to prsctice in all
ming Of 1850 to Van Buren, Ark. He entered upon
the practice Of the profession under the most favor
able auspices, and We have the best authority for
stating that no young man ever eucceeded IN 30
short lime. in 50 high degree. in securing the
confidence and Affection Of the community in which
he rrsided. He was among the earliest and most
advocates of southern rights. and the Vol
unteer Company, the !" Van Ruren Frontier Guard.
which he raised to defend them. is said to have
been Of the best which has catered the service
in that young and gallant State.
No Of his instxuctoes associates ct the Uni
versity, via read this brief notice Of young Brown
without emotion. be was modest, d0caie, ani1a0te,
of progressing manners and address. and what
all win regard neD ~ infinitely more important.
exemplary in naonl department and m ehristian
walk and eoayersatioa. He was enc Of the Editor
s S. =. and E:s. 3 s s)sziae aerse e yssr iss.;
literary attainnaents.
Brief ~ is tse period since his graduation. four
OF his eaassaakes freecded him in the passage to
that " bOufns from whence no traveller returns. %
The tragical fate Il Ambrose Davis and his young
wife, is fresh in the remembrance Of ali VIM. G.
DOwd, one of the npest seholars in the class, SUBJ
sequently Tutor in the University. and Nathsniel
p. Lusher, whose commencement exercise was the
subject Of high and deserved commendation were
the early victims Of consumption. Thos. N. Ma
cartney Of Mobile. who graduated . few days after
completing his 18th year and is most respectfully
and affectionately remembered by all who knew
him. is reported t. have met soldiers death the
triumphant field of Manassas.
Capt. Brown was born on the 18th Feb, lS45
and fell in the 26th year Of his age. The tears o
his aged parents. his gallant brothers and numer.
Gus kntred in his native State. will mark no deep
er anguish than those which will moisten his grav.
and preserve his memory. amidst the new associa
tions Of his adopted home. The order to march
under Gen. McCuIoch to the relief Of Missouri, Is
understood to have reached him but a few days be-
fore the time appointed for the eonsummation of the
tenderst of human ties
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BooxsBoRo. Ark. Sept. 20. 1861.
DEAR SIN I'll write this to inform you
Of man living at this place. who could
do good decd for his country if he had
the will--bnt - il is, he has tsker course
which tends to the ruin Of the South. The
man referred to, is an extensive farmer, deaf
er and miller in this neighborhood. He is
owner Of three or four farms, store-house
and fine steam mill. and this man refuses
to take "Confederate States money!" or
.' Arkansas War Bonds" at par-only Of
fering seventy-6ve cents on the dollar. and
in some instances, has refused to take it at
all, even from the young men who have
lately returned from the battle field and
many of them have no other kind of money
to buy their clothing with. heard him
say that he could get the hard money -
for all the goods be had, and that he would
not take the other. / have also heard that
he asked Nr. Holmes e5 per hundred for
-four and has since sold it in Van Buren, for
81 so. The -four was wanted to furnish
the regiment of Greek Iniians, above Glib
son. write these lines. believing it my
duty. and leave it fos the public to judge.
whether or not his case ought to be attend-
to. Respectfully.
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FIoclamaHon.
FAyrrTEyuLE. Sent. 26. /

FAYETTEVILLE, Sept. 26. 1861.
The above Proclamation reached me at
IL o'clock last night. send it by express
and telegraph wherever possible. The time
for delay. for discussions has passed. Ten
thousand Kansas ruffians and cut throats,
flushed with victory. approach your own
homes to plumber and desolate. McCulloch
will meet them in your defense, but with a
force wholly insufficient. He cannot be
defeated. but may be destroyed. His de-
struction will be ours. You must, you
will go to his aid. Rally, then, as one
man. instantly. in defense of your country.
The arms for two regiments of Infantry
and four companies of Cavalry are here in
my possession. AS companies are formed
and reported to me by telegraph or express
will accept them for II months. arm them
and move them forward as rapidly as pos
sible. towards the enemy. Let every man
who has a southern heart, and the bodily
strength for service. enroll his name in
some company, and be ready to march at a
moments warning.
TIC. HINDMAN,
Col. G.. s. a.
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To the Voters Of the 2d Congress
iona1 District Of State of Ark.

0SSoe4SS
Composed Of the Counties of Sobsstian, Scott, Poll
Seo'ere, YeH. Montgomery, Pike. Hampstead, La
fayette. Columbia, Ouaehaa, Clark, Perry and Ho
Springs:
Fellow CITIZENS II take this method
OF announcing to you that am a candidate
to represent your district in our next Con.
federate Congress. In doing SO, am fully
aware OF the heavy responsibilities ana in.
ties that devolve at this time upon one who
shall be favored by You with this high and
honorable position.
l have been a citizen among you near
seventeen years-long enough for all who
desire, to know who, and what am. Hav-
ing never before asked Office at your hands
l hope you will give me fair and impar.
tial hearing, and not let this, my first APP
peal to you, be in vain. The secession of
the Soathern States from the old United
States has entirely obliterated all old issues.
consequently our future policy is yes to be
mArked out. The course that shall pur-
sue. should DO honored as your Represen-
tative. will be such as my past life would
indicate. Born and brought MP in the
South, ny every feeling and impulse is for
her prosperity and success, and my life and
property offered As willing sacrifice 10,
her disenthrallment from the black abol;-
t'on horde that are now invading her bord.
e-s,
l have thus announced myself as a candi.
date without consulting the peculiar views
or wishes of any 'one-placing myself be-
fore you as am. without the bolsterinS mn
OF any clique or convention, rs recognize
NO coNvESTIoS except that decided and ex.
pressive one made by the people through
the ballot box; and i hope, for the good 81
the Southern COnfederacy," that no othe,
CONVENTION will ever be recognized within
her borders. Then our Government viii
once more assume its pristine purity. and
inaugurate among our people the happv
Gays OF Washington:
feiiow. citizens. IN my views, thus nre.
sented, have endeavored to be coucisa ana
short. and to express to you in q few words
- possible. my opinions and position. and
leave for you to decide what course Won
Wall pursue in this matter, a. we'll Al wis,
mine will be in the future. / hon. ho~.
ever. that they may SO far meet vour favor
and concurrence. after you shall have ha.
come fully advised Of my ability and e..
ness to serve you. as to receive vour cordial
support. - W -'
remain yoar obedient serv.nt
JOHN s. H. RAINEY.
Camden. Ark, Sept. 10. 1851.
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Col. Proytnce,s Hatterx.

The Artillery Company of Col. FRov-
,scE. viii pass through Van Buren, on its
way to Camp Jackson. to-day, Wednesday.
All who desire to join this Company be-
lore they 60 to Camp. should DO SO now.
Any one wishing to enlist, that cannot meet
them hare. en- do SO at Gen. McCulloch's
Camp. Al who .yish to Join Company
Commanded By as gallant and brave officer
- ever mounted horse, let them enroll
themselses with Col. Province.
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@ A correspondent in the last 1fss
Dsmoeras. speaks in high terms Of the Hon.
CASKS ]. CLARx. Of 6ehastiaa county and
calls rpoa him to announce himself - ,
candidate. for Congress. Mr.. Clark Is .
strong man, and if he concludes to run.
viii command lsrc" vote.
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~ Recollect that the tickets to the en-.
tertainment for the volunteer benefit, are
only so cents. Recollect. also, that half a
dollar invested there is one given to the
poorly clad soldiers on the frontier.
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For Congressional District.

~We are authorized to announce Hon. j. S
II RAlNEY. Of Ouaehita County, as candidate
Cor the Confederate Congress from the ID District.
eompeisiae the counties of Sebastian Scott, Polk
Ssvier. Yell. Montgomery. Pike. Hampstead, La
fsystte. Cola,abia, Ouschita, Clark, Perry and Hot
Springs. ss the election in November next.
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A Call from Gen. Pearce.
ATTENTION VOLUTTEERS.

Gen. McCulloch's call for troops, for the
war. has been changed SO that they will be
received for TWELVE MONTHS. My regi
ments willte formed under the new call for
twelve i$onths. and all companies that re-
port for that time will he accepted imme.
diately. n. Il. PEARCE.
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1 If you don't believe it. just step in:
to MARTIN SlnoSs, and SEQ for yourself. how
nice and slick he las got fixed up since his
retarn from tho battlefield. He has got a
thousand and one nic-nacks. besides good
lot Of clothing. etc.. etc.
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"a JEssE j. BHsoos. . member of the
Davis Blues of Hampstead county. died in
this city on the 25th ult.. of fever contract
ID ae Camp in Missouri. His age was about
8yeau. His remains were taken home
Ssr intermeut. = ~ =
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E The Fort Smith Daily Aryss comes
to rs again. looking IS bright as .
new pin. The Argxs will appear now to
It's subscribers on this side Of the river every
morning.
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II Mr. Richard Dewitt. of this coun,

~ Mr. Richard Dewitt. of this county.
brought Ms thres OF the largest Sweet Po-
tatoes ve hare scen fora long time. Eth
e Nh. d. or his % better half" has way
OF coaxing there potatoes into an enormous
size or they have got a most excellent kind.
II any body think they can beat them. let
thsmtsy-ws don't care If they do. Make
place Charles, for . 0;y lot of big potatos.