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The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-03
WATER RENTS.

WATER RENTS.
OTICE.-Water renters will please take no.
~ tice that their bills for the ensuing term,
commencing November l, 1861 are due and
ready for delivery. Those who can make it con-
venient to call on the Secretary will find him at
his residence, on Prince street, opposite the Far
mers' Bank of Virginia. A number of bills for
the past term yet unpaid and it is now requir-
ed that they should be paid promptly on presenta-
ton. EDWARD 5. HOUGH, Secretary.
nov 27-6t
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DRUGS, CHEMICALS, &c.

OIL! OIL! OIL!!!
I ARD OIL, Machine Oil, Linseed, both raw and
IL boiled, Ethereal Oil, pure Neatsfoot Coal Oil,
Train and Tanners Oil, received and for sale by
move HENRY COOK & CO., Sarepta Hall.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07

"The State of Arkansas has advanced about one million of dollars to the Confederate Gov. ernment, on account of the expenses of the war. This amount will be returned or refunded to her in Confederate bonds ur treasury notes, which are receivable for Confederate taxes. Should, therefore, the State of Arkansas assume the SIX hundred thousand dollars of Confederate tax, to be collected off her citizens, ste could req dily hq qudate the debt with the Confederate trea- surY notes She would receive from the Confedc- rate Government; and thus relieve her citizens of an onerous burden imposed in these uppro- pitious times"
 We consider this the most important measure presented to the consideration ot the people of this Stote since its secession; for the States credit, and character for solvency, are deeply involved in it. By timely and judicious legisla- ton this heavy burden of taxation may easily be removed from the shoulders of the people. The legislature is about to meet in few days; and every effort should be made throughout the State, to urge upon that body the necessity of immediately passing all act for the relief of the tax payers.
 Arkansas county has 10 representative in the lower branch of the legislature, and we think 1t would not De amiss for her citizens to meet to- gether as soon as possible, and draw up peti- tions, praying that honorable body to pass au act for the purpose specified above.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
T A l. K

Made by General Chilly Mcintosh, war captain of the Creek Nation, made to the Comanches, Wichitas and other tribes, at the Wichita Agency near Fort Cobb, on the sth of August 1861, as written out by himself: My brothers and friends of Comqnche and ohers-
 This day stand before vou--the sky is blue and, a fine day that our good father Jehovah have dercd So th2t we met and see each other face to face am glad to see you all in the face and see you all we,l-ny heart is glad. Since the Mu5co gee and Seminole male peace with the Comanches and several of the bands several years ago we hold fast to it and you done the same ever since live in peace with you and with us. have come a long way to see you and to tell you the truth. am your elder brother--what tell you is from m hear. and wouldn't advise you any thing that would iniure you and your people but for your peace, prosperity and happiness for your people and rising generation.
 The Nlscogee, Cherokee, Choctaw, Chckasaw ard Seminole in time been like yourself, war with each others and roam from place to place in pur- suit of S4lAS--iestitute of tpoI and wearing until we m .le ptlce with each osher anl bury
 
 peace with the white mn, and subjected oursef un Ter their protection agent to see justice done 10 us by the whites
 We settlel down to one pIace-commence rais- ing corn, potatoes, chickens, hogs and cattles-by doing thus We find comfort and by degrees We be- come to be 9 people of dependant. Our people do ing well, they live houses large farms, some have negroes anl large sto k ot tclt:les If you will set tie yourself at some place anl make your young men work by degrees in few years you will find it good to be in peace aniliye in home and raise your children withou. fear of enemy.
 Ny witness is by my brothers who sit around me-Caddoes and others-they have been roaming from place to place until they take advice of our white brothers and take their tlk aud settle down themself made corn for their children--they nave agent w.th them, to give them all they need and see justice done them. Without an agent it is impossible for Indian to live in peace with white man or justice done them. The big white man have send one of his son to talk to you and he is send here with power to mike you happy people if you will listen to his tllk anl make peace with him, he will comply with his talk and give you all he promise
 You shall be protected from hostile invasion from white people and the country shall be yours IS long as the grass grows and water runs, am now done talking with you but am in hopes our friendship is now existing will always be binding more and more, and white path kept clean continu- ally between us.
 Wish you my brothers to listen good to yonr wIite brothers talk and received it into your heart and bring your people down and settle yourself on some good soil, when you too so the Commissioner will furnish you with provision and other articles necessary for you.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07

Davis, lately came to Havana and remained there We hear of the arrival in Cuban ports of several vessels from bOckaded ports, namely Char!eStOn New Orleans, Mobile and Wilmington. The case of the suspension of the writ fhabeas corpus by the order of President Lincoln in regard to soldiers of the army, more particularly the of provost mar shall Porter came up to-day Chief Justice Dun lap delivered an opnion the substance of which is that he respectfully protests against the right claimed by the President to nturrupt the proceed ings in this court.
 PHLADELPHrA, October 30. -Thonas Quiglev, David Mullins and Edward Rockford were con- victed of piracy last evening.
 NEW YORK, October 30-Special dispatches to the papers say there is no truth in the statement of the intended resignation of Mcclellan; also, that no order for the removal of Fremont has been issued. Gen. Mcclellan complains that the copy ing clerks ln the war department have given news paper reporters copies of military orders, issued from his head quarters; but the evil will be cor rected.
 A letter from Commodore Dupont, dated Sun day evening, makes TO mention of the reputed robbery Of his private instructions, maps, etc.
 public sale of 759 bales of East India wool took place this morning. It was, without excep- ton, one ot the most spirited wool sales held. Prices were from ten to twenty per cent. higher than was expected. Every bale was sold.
 The Tribune publishes long report of Adiu tant General Thomas, in regard to Ftemont's case. It can be summed up in the statement that Gen'l Hunter, his second in command, gave reluctant opinion that Fremont was incompetent for his ex- : tensive command. This is also the concurrent testimony of large number of the most intell- gent men in Missouri. Full details were given of all the operations in Missouri, and the report states that freFsof $ order to march was issued to an army of nearly 10000 men. Many of the reg- ments were badly equipped, and with inadequate supplies of ammunition, clothing and transporta- tion. A gold box and the freedom of the city is to be presented to General Robert Anderson this afternoon by the mayor and common council.
 The Cincinnati Commercial of lst November saps: We have adyices here of forward movements from Camp Wildcat, in the direction of Cumber- land Ford, where the next battle will be fought It is confidently expectel an eng agement will take place this week. We hope the story which comes by telegraph, that General Sherman, of the depart ment of Kentucky, is anxious for two hunlre I thousand soldiers will turn ou:a canard. If Sher- man cannot get along in Kentucky with less than two hundred thousand men, the Lord help us.
 NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 6-Sayannah papers of the 9th says Chmmordore Tanal mnde a reconnos- ance with his fleet on Monday at Port Royal. He fired on the federal feet--thirty or forty shots changed-two federal vessels struck-no damage to our side. Information is received that the fleet intend a combined attack on Beaufort Tybee and Fort Palask. Our defences are very strong.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
From the De Witt Chronic,


 Bsy~ We cordially concur with the views enun- ciated by the True Democrat, in relation to the mode proposed for paying the Confederate tax, by the State. This is a subject of vital impor tance to the tax payers, and their attention IS earnestly directed to it. By an act of the Pre- visional Congress, 1t appears that the amount of Confederate taxes to he paid by this State IS about $600,00O. Our State convention has doubled the State tax; and many counties have levied an additional for the purpose oi equlp- ping volunteers, and providing tor thelr fam- lilies.
 This State and county tax amount to Sl ,OUV,- 900; add to this, $600,000 Confederate tax, and we have the enormous amount of $ l,60O,oOO.
 Now, the question naturally presents itseif- where Is the money to pay this vast sum to come from? The avenues, through which money for rnerly came into the State are now all closed. Planters and farmers cannot find market for their produce; and many other branches of in dustry throughout the State, that usually yield ed handsome profits to those engaged in them, are, at present. little better than useless.
 This money has to be paid; and if some ex. pedient is not resorted to, for the relief of the tax payers, the State will become bankrupt,
 It is sheer nonsense to believe that the peo- ple will be able to pay those taxes, under pre-. sent circumstances. They have not the means to pay them with, and 1t is not likely tI,, tbao shall, for years. The following is the plan pro. posed to meet this emergency, and, if found to be practicable, as we have no doubt it will be. the payment otthe Confederate tax can be avoid ed altogether.
 The following paragraph from the True De. mocrat, IS to the point, and we take pleasure in presenting 1t to our readers;
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
Clothing for Capt J. B. Johnson's Co.

This company, one of the few from Arkansas that volunteered for curing the war; has been very generously clothed by some ofits friends. The following were collected by Mir. Henry Ashley and forwarded in charge of Mir. Jas. B. Moore, q few days ago, to the seat of war in Kentucky;
 By Mrs. Matilda Johnson-S pr pants, s coats, 5 pr socks, s check shirts, flannel shirts, hand kerchiels, blankets, 1 towels, bars of soap, Is plugs tobacco, bundle of linen.
 By Mrs. Richard Ii. Johnson-o coats, 5 pr pants, shirts, s pr of drawers, 5 handkerchlefs, pr ot socks.
 By Kennear. Hughes < Co-70 yds of cloth made into 20 coats by Little Rock Ladies society.
 By Mrs. John D. Adams-24 pr socks.
 By Mrs. T. J. Churchll--6p pr woo!en drawers.
 By Mrs. Thos. R. Wech-4 Pr ot socks.
 By Wm. R. Miller-l2 net shirts.
 By Field X Dolley-3 pr shoes.
 By Dr. w. E. Wright-3 pr shoes.
 By J. w. Woodwari-2 water proof blankets, woolen shall, l woolen comforter.
 By Mrs Jas B. Johason--l bundle for Capt Johnson, bundle for Lieut. Frinklin, F coats, l2 pr pants l2 shirts, 2 pr drawers, l2 handkerchiets IS pr socks.
 By Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. Sizer and Mrs. Adam son-l pr blankets and pr socks.
 By Mrs. Martn-2 pr socks
 By Mrs Fulton-6 pr socks and Pr gloves.
 The following in money--John D. Kimbell slo, Mrs John 4. Jordan SlO, Dr. Kirkwood $5, Dr. A. W. Webb $5, Mr. Hyneman $5. Mir. R. II. Johnson S, which was expended for cloth and made into l2 coats and l2 pr of pants by Mrs. Ma tilda Johnson and Mrs. Richard Ii. Johnson.
 One bundle for private Sauterb by Mrs. c. P. Der trand.
 One bundle fer private Donohpe by his sister.
 Total-60 coats 50 pr pants. 70 pr of socks, 48 shirts 34 pr of drawers, 2S hlndkerchiofs, ban keta towels, shawl, bars ot soap, l6 plugs tobacco, bundle linen, bundles contents un known,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07

day night; she had passed south of Frying pan shoals when driven back by the gale. She was loaded with horses, gun carriages, powder, etc; very little of value was saved. A small federal steamer was of Smithvile Sunday morning with a flag of distress. She could not be seen to-day. Two of the federal gunboats were bcached Satur- day night on the coast of South Carolina, and the crews taken prisoners.
 CHARLESTON, Nov. 1, 10P. Tt is reported that parf of the federal fleet is attacking Y bee island, and that the coniederates are peppering the Tan kees pretty severely.
 The Charleston Mercury of this morning says, Capt Lebby of privateer has arrived and reports the brig B. K. Eaton ot the arine, with govern ment stores, has been destroyed. The federal fleet passed the bar yesterday bound south. The beach ing of vessels on the coast ot South Carolina is confirmed,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
Meeting in Arkansas County

Agrccaby to public notice given, q large and respectable number of the taxpayers of Arkansns township, in Arkansas county, met at Arkansas Post, in said county, on the 26tA day ot October, 1861, when the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
 On motion, Dr. L. c. Thctfor,l was called to the chair, and Wm. Reield appointed secretary. The chairman in few brief and appropriate remarks explained the object of the meeting On m0ton committee of five were appointed to Graft resolutions expressive of the sense oi the meeting, whereupon the chair appointed the tol- lowing gentlemeu, to-wit J. B. Sumner, Terence Farrelly, D. r. Spurock, A, Ii. StilweIl, and J. R. Thctford, who, after brief absence reported the following preamble and resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:
 ResoIccd, That the legislature of our State (that is to be convened on the 4th November next pass an act, requiring the collector of Arkansas county to receive cotton, corn, bacon, wheat or any other article of produce that can be made available, at price to be affixed by said legislature in the pay ment of taxes.
 2 Resored, That thetax in our county are not less than $40 900, and that it is the general in pression there is not one half of that amount o! money iu said county and as our ports are block aded it is impossible for to pay our taxes, until We can nlrke sales of our produce, or the blockade be removed.
 Res,Lged, That the citizens of Arkansas county are invited to unite with in getting up petition to our legislature to effect the above purpose. and meet us at De Witt, on the 4th of November next, as the time is necessarily short, it behooves every one to come forward and sign said petition, at as early day as practicable.
 f. Resoioed, That the proceedings of this meet ing be published in the De Witt Chronicle, True Democrat, and all papers favorable to the cause (Signed) ,. B. SUMNER,
 D. r. SPURLOCK,
 A. H. STILLWELL,
 T. FARRELLY,
 J.B. THErFORD,
 Cosnmi'tee. On motion the meeting adjourned.
 L. C. HEREFORD, Ch'n. w.. PrrrIn See,u
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07

EpY resolution ond Order Of the Executive Commttec , of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad Company, of July 2Sth IS8l the undersigned appointed Trustees with authority instructions 10 sell any lands of the company to limited amount. for the purpose paying its just debts and liabilities, te discharge Ct which, the c)mpa1y ia legally. well morally bound and the payment of hc ought not to be longer deferred" Our instructions sail the same to exceeding hundred thousand dollars; tt price not dollars and fifty cents per 10 receive in pay rent therefor cancel any outstanding except six S50U Bonds Nos | 2 g. l. and ld, Illegally retained by J S Shuma. land certificates other eyiden ces cf indebtedness admitted liability of tho company pth interest f any eccruti thereon well uouey Bonds CT money of tine Confederate States Of and Bonds Treasury Warrants of the State o Arhansa and execute deeds to purchasers.
 Being therannto empowered ny said Order. the uDdersgn- ed have appointed Gro. C. WATKINS, Commissioner under our authority in carrying it's provisions All ap- picaons for the purchase of land, to be addressed him. VIM. E ASHLEY,
 W]i 5. WAIT,
 ku- % I'm NV. r. WOGBRg-FF
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
SEQUESTRATIoN NOTICE!

To 0A irtDn, II ffdy cOnceTn: HEREBY notify every attorney agent rroscnt or f,r H mer partner trustee or other person. hoijn, control ling any lands, teaenents. hrreditaments goods u chatte rights or credits y i vest therein, wiIhsa aatern District ot AA.sas, of for any alien enenv o the Cos '1erat2 siates oi America. speedily UioIm rLs sane and to render to thereof. h practicable 10 place the my hands Any snoh per son Wiuliy f:hng to do will be guilty of high meHor on1 liable Q he indicted convicted and impg soned as prescribed by law.
 also Hoy each ani every citizen speedily give nfr nation to (as he is required by law to Go of any aud every lands tenements and hereitanents goods end hattes St@ and credits within the said Eastern District Ar1n- saj h2i of every right and interest therein held owned possessed, enjoyed hy for any such alien enemy h furnishing tho in ormatien above rogrire persons will give as fl description ot She property practi cable together with the and residence of the alien enemy.
 My office s a the Truo Democrat hudinp, Little Rcck
 A H. RUTHERFORD.
 Receiver for the Eastern District Of Al kansas Oct. 2, 126l. octi7-3m
 RbHrhe Arkansas Gazette, Little Rock, vii pnhsh tbras months. The Washington Telegraph Soutern Shield, Batesvile Balance and 0uachita Herald will each publish the abov" notice three weeks and to Receiver for payment.
 A Ed tors of the above papers will please attention to the notice eioriaIy~SA
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
GOLD MEDAL

PIANOS! i1hNOS!! GlaNOS!! I ss frou. the world renowned factory oS
 WI, kNABH < C., Ba!ti-Iora Naryland which have been awarded tL. lrs' orrm far the last ou- years tho ss:e fairs t aaryland Virginia Tennessee isAaa teoI' the Metropolitan Institute at Wasil- in.'on C. competition with instruments from the beat rnufactories of phad lpia and New York. The undersigned having well assorted stock 0f the above co bre instruments in Little Rock, Arkansas, persons who therefre intend purchasing really first class rnent would do we'll to address they vili be sold reasonable rrces, ranging from S3j1 s75 Si0 and S425
 All of the above mentoned instruments have the full iron frame with the latest imp and guaranteed for five years. LEOPOLD G0EpEL.
 Little Rock, Arkansas EA Pianos correctly tuned and regulated Orders ceved through the post office. Address.
 Oct. 17-at l.. GoErEL
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
STOP THE MURDERER. < I . Q O 8 Kew ard :

F WILL give Eight hundred dollars re- R ward for the apprehension and delivery of Peter ?. pitohlynn, Jr., to the civil authorities Of Sevier county, Arkansas.
 The sad HIGHLY NN murdered r.y husband in cold blood on the 10th of July, I56O He eiga native of the Choctaw Nation, very farskin, rather large blue or grey eyes, dark hair cut close and uneven. though generally .e wears it long, fond of drinking, talks and lar.ghs loud.
 lie IS about 2 iesf, ID or II inches high, weighs about l35 or laa lbs, rather spare made. He had negro ot 4is fathers with him when lie letf, both were arnaed with double barreled shot guns It is supposed he will make his way westward, probably to the Leased District" west o the Chickasaw' country.
 Tine Governor of the State of Arkansas has issued his proclamation offering $200 ard on the part ot the State making $l ,000 altorscher
 MRS. F.. C. HARRIS,
 Ultima Thule, Sscier Co.,, Ars. Oct 27 1880 if
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07

MEMPHIS, Nov. 4, MA special dispatch to the Argus says, Louisville Journal of the lst re- ceiyed here to day, states that Gen. Winfield Scott las resigned-his chief clerk has left for parts un known
 Gen. C. B. Mcclellan has been superseded by Gen. HallGck. - Green. vesterday. says portion of Gen. Hindman's command captured three Linconites, two horses and star spanged banner near Rocky Hill.
 WILMINGTON, N. C., Nov. 4, 10 F. M-Reliable intelligence from our headquarters at Goldsboro, is received. The steamer Union of the federal fleet, went ashore Is miles from Fort Macon, satur
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
Secretary Stewards Coast Defence
Circular

The following is a copy of the circular sent by Secretary Seward to the Governors of the federal States, to which allusiop was made by telegraph. It will be seen, by perusal of the document, that the inferences made, based upon the short extract copied from the Chicago Times, are fully warranted. Old Abe and his premier are frightened at the complication they have worked up between the rump government and foreign powers, and hence the note of war hing:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
PUBLIC LAND SALE. Of the Cherokee Reserve, in Pope County.

pursuance of the provisions of ordinance o the con- venton. approved tho z 1h day of May, A. n is6l the undergne Register and Receiver of the office a CarSsylo for the Carksye anddistrct VIII oTer for sale to the highest bidder for cash in hand, w Ia of the Cherokee Reserve n the county o Pope, the mouth of tho Iuois bayou the Arkansas river containing near three thousand of land; and will be offered in qusnt ties in legal subdivisions of eighty ssres, near the FIRST MONDAY IN JANUARY A. D lS62 .- Ina land office in the city of ClArksyiile
 No land to be sold or loss price than five dollars per acre Ssie Will cyAnence at IF clock, apd continue from day to-day unt;l al If said land i, offered tor sale
 VIM. w. FLOYD. Register, Oct IT--til1stJan,a3 N. ROSE, Receiver
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
NOTICE

Es HEREBY GIVEN, That letters of administration hayc E been g anted the undersigned by the probate of Pulaski county Arkansas. the 9th day July, lS6l upon the estate o James deceased late said county persons having claims against said estate required to exhibit them Rdmini-tratrx properly aUthentcate within wear from the of said letters. they may be prcludd any benefr in said estate Gnd hs f such claims bs exhibited within two years from the date of such ettes they shall be forever barred and prGcuded from any benefit from such estate
 ROsINA MOORE Adm'x
 of James Moore, dec 'aaed. Ii+tIn Rock Ark Get fy
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
Printing Office for Sale in Arkanaas.

& GOOD Irakiu. ,desgpad patronage and every "A tng that make The 2pr,etcs prosperous, fir -el cheap or Cor,dcc State County Wal Bo4ds tle cash iaI any ;Atn else. Sickness proprleurs family tine on fer offering il for sale Address True Dcn!oorar. U,t. ol aIn
 D. KING Attorney ani Couns-lurat Law Cllrk5yilIc.
 A Arsansssil attend the collection of claims in the counties o Ye Pope, uhuson i Franklin ard any other bu mess entrusted and general land agency etc busiGess Oct 3l, '6l ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07

The expense ot music for Lincoln'5 armies, sums up to the tune of four millions of dollars year. There ought to be a vast deal of blowing and too,iAg eor such a vast sum oi money.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
T.TTnTPER LUMBER.

A IL bills for Cypress Lumber will be "A filled at the shortest notice at Menefee's Cir cular Saw Mill in Conway county; and will be de- livered at any point on the Arkansas river, above or below the mouth of Cadron. But, no bill for a less quantity than 50000 feet will be delivered be- low Little Rock or at landings above the Mill.
 Planning Hill also connected with the establish ment.
 Address VIM. L. MENEFEE,
 Green Grove P. O., Conway Co.,, Ark. RErFRENCEs.-S. Il. Tucker, Geo. $. Morrison, R. S Yerkes, Little Rock. March 7, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07

ftr Gen. John B. Gravson, commander of the Confederate forces in Florida, died a few days since. His remains were sent to New Or. leans for interment.