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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-01
THE MAILS.

PRINCETON, ARK, July 20, 1861. Notwithstanding we have edaors mail contrac. tors, post masters, etc., paper mail from Little Rock fails to reach us often until Monday night. Your issue of the lIth inst did not reach Princeton till the evening of the 18th. Your issue of the 18th failed to arrive last evening and will not reach here till next Monday evening. If it should ar rive in Princeton on Monday ev,ning, it will be brought from Camden.
 There is an error, and gross cue somewhere. It is your duty as well as that of your subscribers, to ascertain who is culpable.
 I understand the Princeton mail is sent directly from Little Rock to Rockport; on Friday the Hot Springs and Camden mail passes Rockport, but often fails to bring the Little Rock mail-the pa per mail at least.
 don't know who is post master in Rockport, but the opinion is entertained that he sends the Princeton mail on by Washington--thence it reaches Princeton via Camden. If the postmaster in Rockport does his duty, will he please say so ; and also say what prevents the Little Rock papers, dated on Thursday, from arriving in Rockport in time for the Princeton mail on Friday?
 Notwithstanding our telegraph, mail facilities, etc., we have no Democrat later than July llth
 PRINCETON N. B. If there is no chance to rectify the carry ing of the Princeton mail, please send my paper date. Your worthy post master can state whether Or not the Democrat leaves Little Rock in time to arrive in Princeton day after date. r.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-01
Our own Correspondent. From the Seat of War in Virginia
RICHMOND, July 18th, 186]

MCHMoND, ouis AOeii, ANoA'
 This morning the city presented rare quiet and Sabbathlike appearance; scarcely soldier could be seen in our streets-the drum was silent-the chatter of arms was heard no more, and the restoraats were empty!
 The stirring news from northwestern Virginia had aroused the military authorl- ties from their lethargy, and order followed order in quick succession for regiments to pack up their equipage and be off to the scene of action. Heavy artillery and mu- nitions of war were hurried to the railroad depot, and large bodies of men, fully armed, followed in their wake; their bronzed tea- lures indicating stern resolution to do the duty expected of them by the loved ones left behind. Among them two Georgia re- giments shone conspicuous-and let me here remark that Georgians have cause to be proud of the noble fellows that patriotic State has sent to the feld-their praise IS on every tongue, and all hands look to them as the engineer looks to his safety valve. The elite artillery and cavalry have gone, and the scene at the railroad station was truly exciting-the shouts of the clti- zens and soldiers as the trains moved slowly out, the waving of cambrics, while fail faces beamed sorrow mingled with pride and the Good bye, boys; God bless you, of the sterner sex, gave the scene painful | variety.
 The wires have doubtless informed yor of the Spartan deeds of that little band un der Col. Pegram, while resisting the thou sands of Mcclellan, and the unerring rifie of the Virginian traitors that disgrace thu northwestern valleys of the State. Ih' accounts as published in the western ant northern papers are exaggerated. Pegran is not killed--or was not in Mdt fight l About 20 of our men fell, and about l5' were taken, prisoners. The rest arrived safely into Garnett's lines.
 | The battle that subsequently, took plac between Garnett's forces and Mcclellan entire army, is also greatly magnifed. Tn retreat of the former was conducted in or der. and it is believed that he is now saf in Hardy county, having suffered but trl fling loss.
 l Gen. Mcclellan will meet with blood check if he attempts to cross to Staunton s about 90 miles from Rich Mountain liSLarge masses of troops have been sent [ Ter iis town to meet him. He has said tha
 Richrrsise the "stars and stripes i
 thirty days! We shall SCI
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-01
Everett delivered war oration lately

Everett delivered war oration lately.- Edwards forte is oratory. But 1t Is unlike western oratory or public speaking in the South. His are closet productions. They are written in celd blood trimmed, ora mented, dressed and befangled. They are delivered by rule, with approved gestures and measured intonations.
 In his speech Everett takes extreme ground The idea of a compromise of any kind, he says, is hateful to him. " ar to the knife and the knife to the hilt," IS his truculent declaration. Nothing will satisfy this peripatetic politician but rivers oi blood. And it will be remembered he travelled over great portion of the South; was dined, wined, feted and treated with more than southern hospitality and was l vehement in his protestations of love for us
 As specimen of the hypocrisy and pu- salinimity of the man, contrast his recent blood and thunder speech with this extract of one delivered by him only few months before:
 "To expect to hold fifteen States in the Uniof bv force is preposterous. The idea of civil war accompanied as it would be, by serviie insurrec tion, is too monstrous to be entertained for mo ment. If our sister States must leave us, in th' name of heav en, let them goin peace"
 The South is we'll rid of such cantins hypocrites.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-01
Report of Col. Churchill.
CANT NEosHo, Mo, July 5th, I

LAMP NEosHo, Mo, July 3th, lS6l
 GENERAL-I have the honor to report that in obedience to instructions received this morning. l started at Il o'clock with six companies of my re- giment to make an attack on some federal forces stationed at Neosho. The four other companies under LieutCol. Matlock were sent on another road to cooperate with Capt. Mcintosh ill com mand of Capt. CarroI's company. Our watches were timed together, and we moved off with the understanding that to make simultaneous attack at half past two o'clock precisely. By one o'clock l found myself within about three miles of the place, being ahead of time and not wishing to reach there before the hour appointed although I had previously ascertaned the true number of the ene- my; dismounted my men, rested and grazed the horses for half an bour-dt the expiration of that time. the bugle was sounded, and we commenced the march. had not proceeded far before met a courier from Capt. Mcintosh informing me that he was near Neosho, and to press forward with my command. 1 immediately dashed forward at full speed with the coIppaaiaS- On reaching the tanC
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-01
Volunteers Wanted.

The subscriber is anxious to raise company to go to Richmond, Va., about the lst of September. He has been drilling company since the war com menced, and several of his company are going with him. Each man will furnish himself with good musket Maynard, Sharp or Minnie rife, or good double barrel shot gun. 1 have four improv ed muskets, Sharp and Minnie rife. Also three double barreed guns to furnish those who can not procure arms; also powder. balls and caps for the whole company. Each soldier should supply him. self with about $25 to pay his expenses to Rich mond. Any good soldier wishing to go, who has not the means, will be furnished blythe subscriber Fighting has begun in earnest The North has called for five hundred thousand men, and the South will supply like number. Every man who loves his native South, should shoulder his gun and march to the scene of conflict, without waiting for acquisition for volunteers. Every thing is involved in this contest, and every man should be willing to hazard his life to meet this momentous struggle.
 Please communicate with me at Terry's Land- ing, Arkansas river, or leave names with s. H. Tucker & Co.,, Little Rock, Ark Soon as a suifi- cient number is furnished, notice of point to meet at, will be given through the papers
 FRANCIS A. TERRY.
 July 30 Is6I 3t
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-01
Letter from Pocahontas.

PocAHoNrAs, ARK, July IT, 1851. Co., RICHARD II. JOHNSON
 We have news daily of the aggressions of the black republicans in Missouri. Col. Watkins, Missourian, has fifteen hundred men quartered 40 miles from this point, and is anticipating all action every day, as the federal forces are concentrating at Ironton, and throwing up strong Qualifications they advance, so they will have the advantage of them in case of retreat
 We meet men at this place every day who have fled for their lives-though think this kind of proceedings will be stopped soon, as we have be- tween five and six thousand soldiers here and in vicinity, under the command of Gen. Yell, though we can not move until we are turned over to the Confederacy. We have received news here that we have been so transferred and that Gen. Hardee will be placed in command. This will give gen. eral satisfaction to all, as We look upon him as a man of superior ability; but we have also received news that we will be bound to go for three years. If this be the case, not onethird of the men will go 1 I, for one, will not, though am willing to serve my present time of twelve months, then if it be necessary to volunteer again. This seems to be the prevailing opinion among the troops in our re- giment, though am like many others, anxious to 20 in to Missouri for twelve months, for belive with our preseut forces that we can march through the State, and will be joined by thousands of the Missourians and by December can relieve the State of all her endorsements in the present diff fcultv find this great republican party there i: composed of the ragamufins and most, if not al the substantial citizens are with us in the grea cause of freedom. l understand, but cant sa, positively that this will do to rely upon, that th' boats which transported Col. T. c. Hindman an' troops up Black river on Tuesday last, carried thu Missourians 10000 stand of good arms. know the boats went to Pitman's ferry on said river which is on the State line If this be true, the cti zens can defend themselves with little assistance The 9th regiment, commanded by Col R. Lyon is aourishing and anxious for fight. We have great mary down with the measels at present. have only lest two men since we left home-on from the Dixie Grays and one from the Columbi Guards. Capt Peay's company are doing we'll an sustaining themselves with great credit.
 T. F. R.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-01

A CHANGE Fa REAL SERvICE.-The first Arkansas regiment, now in service in Virginia, having ben rendered fine How tiger battery, number of men have been detached from it to act as artillerists.- This leaves vacansy of about 100 men, and Dr. B. B. Ward. of Camden, has been authorized to recruit that number in Ar kansas As the volunteers will have only about nine months a serve, those who wish to see actual service tlris fall and win ter, have an excellent opportunity to do so. There will be no difficulty in getting that or ten times that number of men. The company will rendezvous here, and start for Virginia in week or ten days.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-01
 IT E M s .

Corn is selling on the Illinois railroad at eight cents bushel. Tn some parts oi the west, wheat is sold for thirty cents.- Hurrah for the blockade! "Nobody's hurt"
 Lincoln's blockading squadron at the mouth of the Mississippi and at other points seized residents on the coast, and upon the refusal of the latter to act as pilots, iron them and place them tied hand and foot on deck. Some have died from this brutal treatment.
 The slaves who ran away, and who the enemy stole, from their masters in Virginia, are made to work by Gen. Butler and the 1 Yankee officers. As Yankee master IS proverbially hard one, the poor darkies have hard time of it and long to be back on the plantations.
 Lincoln is on bad terms with the Queen of Spain, owing to St. Domingo affairs The Queen, in her proclamation of neutrai- tv, styles the North "the Federal States oi the Union,' and the South, "the Confede rate States of the South.' In the procla' nations by England and France they used the term "so called Confederate States. 7
 The federal troops omit no opportunity to insult the women of Baltimore, who I they suspect of patriotism. They pretend to search for pistols or knives concealed ol the persons of the ladies. So repeated art these insults that the women carry knives and pistols to protect themselves from in suit.
 l We have read the noble speech of Val landingham, delivered in Lincoln's Con gress. We see that when he visited tn camps of the Ohioans an effigy of hln labelled "Vallandingham, the traltor' was suspended by the neck, from tree while stones, onions, etc, were hurled him. So much for free speech at the North ,I The captured privateer Savannah wa recently sold in New York for sl,27o.- Ter arms and ammunition sold tor VI more.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-01
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Obituary

Departed this life, at his residence in the city of Little Rock, on the 18th day of June, 1861, JACOB REIDGR, in the S5th year of his age.
 Thus in the midst of the exciting events of these latter days haspassed away from our midst, one of our oldest and much esteemed citizens Mir. Reider, Swiss by birth came to Arkansas about forty years ago. and during nearly the whole of that time, has been resident of Little Rock, where long course of patient, industrious atten-
 on to business and strict integrity in all his deal
 ngs entitled him to the reward of success, and the | respect and confidence of all who knew him. | An unettered man, he was endowed by nature with remarkable mind and memory, and sound judgment. He was for many years before his death | a devout member of the Roman Catholic Church, and died in that faith with the hope of blessed i'm mortality.
 The early settlers of Arkansas who yet survive will recognize in this passing notice, deserved tribute of respect to one of their number who has | gone the way of all the earth. |.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-01

During the last week we have conversed with several gentlemen from Missouri of intelligence, and who are well posted in re- lation to the sentiments of the people of that State, upon the unhappy condition that President Lincoln's war has produced among them.
 From these and other sources we are fully satisfied that the people of Missouri, if left untrammeled and free to express their opinions at the ballot box, would vote by large majority for immediate secession. But, they are not left free to exercise this noble and inestimable privilege. The sword and heyonets of Hessians and inf dels are held over them by military ty- rant, Abraham Lincoln, under the imme- date command of Brigadiey. Gssn. Es;ass.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-01
Asburv Dickens, who resigned his posi-.

Asbury Dickens, who resigned his posi- tion as secretary of the U. s. Senate, at the opening of the present session, had held the office for quarter of century.
 The privateers of the Southern Confede- cy have token, at least, three millions of dollars worth of prizes.
 On the sth of July, vote was taken i'll the U. s. House of Representatives, which was considered test vote on compromise. It stood 102 yeas. to 5 nays. The ques' tion was upon phohibiting the introduction of measures of ordinary legislation $ as to porhibit the introduction of peace measures. It was, virtually, a gag law, and passed by nearly two to one.
 The crops in Europe, England especial ly, are reported to be fine, so that there will be no demand for surplus Yankee wheat. Nobody's hurt"
 The ninth regiment of Louisiana volun- teers is commanded by Col. Richard Fay Tor, son of old < Rough and Ready
 The daughter of the Queen of Spain has one hundred and seventeen christian names.
 The Lincoln officers in Kentucky will not permit chickens to be carried to the Con- federates, chasing them as contraband oi war. Somebody says this is foul proceed ing.
 The Raleigh (N. C.) Standard, in notic- | ing the happy influence the war is having in giving an impetus and development tt inventive and mechanic skill, states among other things, that at the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and Blind, balls and cart ridges are made.
 At the female college in Troy, Alabama, the young ladies held a meeting, wherea' they resolved to dispense with the use O iewelry, costly apparel, coffee, tea, confec tionarieS, etc., until the independence O our country is acknowledged. Here is another of their resolutions: "That we earnestly recommend the young gen temen of our village and vicinity (the older one we will not presume to advisc)--to appropriate th | money they are in the habit of spending for tobac | co, cigars, lemonade and other beuerages, to tn | same worthy object"
 Gov. Ellis of North Carolina died al Red Sulphur Springs, Va, week or two since. He was man of fine attainments pure personal character and an un doubted patriot.
 The expenses of Lincoln's government are over half a million of dollars day. Save your seeds for planting next year Save seeds of every thing you can.
 The Pope of Rome was sinking rapidly at last accounts, and his physicians say hi case is hopeless.
 The war and antiwar feeling runs SC high at the North that on Sundays, wher preacher makes allusion to politics anC takes sides, one party in the pews misses and the opposite party applauds. | Among the many manufactories being established at the South, we notice that one of oil cloth has been established at Atlanta Georgia.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-01
rs,,r apK.aAs Boys IN THE Bic ticH

rs1 nr.uAs BoYs IN THE Bic FIGHT. --.rsvopa tbstwo telegrams, to be found among our tslgraphic dispatches whereln :, s..1.a,od the the Arkansians engaged
 = Zonarss and cut them to piee|, we have no account of ArEsnSianS in tf battle of Manassas. Col. Fagan's 1sr;'ent was stationed at Aquia Greek, A.but may have been moved up to the battle
 ,nd. We know that as early as the 2 3 V s..as 18th, Gen. Lee informed Col. Rust a ' hi hiaiment would be required to join p.arre,ard ssI johnston, if it could be got seaav. The menswere not fully armed and had been drilled but little, but it is probable that he passed on and jOii''a the forces at wa are assured that our soldiers a'-.uit- ..s themselves well, and when they ss.H chance will sustain the reputation 0i A kansas for courage. .,,t w Ia answer to enquiries on this poin'' W w;ll add that if either or both res,lisn' a' , vlli a,,s ~ ,ba fight, the casualties could n' WI M, ,,een very great. We have ,.1 i00s' K have oeen # killed and wounded tn over the la' Under our observation for !, have con.0 4 ,Lonsians, but find none. ] names s there had been any serious TOSS a;thsr % regiment, private Mspa'isv Rv our ne have been sent to .',iS p; r;re inc minut ;'aav ;ssue we will be able to give 'l' ~
 aata;ls of the battle.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-01

NORTHERN VANpALs GOING BAcK.-The three months volunteers now in and around Washington have determined to return home at the expiration of their term of en- listment. This fact perhaps hastened the advance upon Manassas and brought about C the little affair" at that place. Old Abe wished to have fight before suffering them to depart. Their terrible defeat and slaugh- ter will doubtless confirm the survivors in their resolve 10 abandon old Abe's cause as soon as possible. The knowledge. so dearly learned, that the southerners have bullets in Meir guns," will not alter the determination of the three months men to return home, nor will it hasten the levy of new men to fill their places. The enlist< ment of men at the North to fill up/ old Abe's ranks will prove an uphill business from this on To be welcomed at the South with bloody hands to hospitable graves is not the entertainment to which the cowardly Yankee loves to be invited. He would rather be excused.
 The correspondent of the New York Ex press mentions the following regiments whose terms of enlistment expire before the 2nd of August:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-01
Further Transfer of State Troops.

Of the ten regiments called out by the Military Board, eight have been quite, or nearly organized. Some have not yet elected their officers and SC far as We have heard, the regiment at Springfield elected T. D. Merrick, colonel; that of Croighead county elected Grayson, and that of Pine Bluff, the Rev. Jno ". Bradley. Col. Grayson is said, by those acquainted with him, to be fine officer. Col Bradley IS an energetic, f-made man. brave as C@- sar and we'll calculated for military leader. Col. Can't has nearly, if not quite, com pleted the organization of his regiment at Arkadelphia.
 The eight regiments, so raised, have been transferred to the Contederacy. Mir. Jilson P. Johnson, went to Richmond and receiv. ed authority to effect furthur transfer from our State. Upon his request, as agent of the Confederate States, the Board prompt ly turned over these regiments upon the
 
 eral Hardee The State is to arm them as we'll as she can, with rifles and shot guns; to cloth them, and to act as an auxiliary to the Confectionery This action of the Board will be commended by all.
 While we are glad to see this done, we still are of the opinion that the calling for these regiments was an error. This was ably argued in the Gazette of last week, and one of the arguments used was that these volunteers are mustered in for a year, when if they had volunteered directly into the Confederate service, it would have been for three years unless sooner discharged.
 The Board has also taken steps to pur- chase proper clothing, and has furnished Doctor Jordan with bonds, by which he can make an arrangement to have the goods brought here.
 We suppose it will be necessary to keep up commissary department, but we hope the Board will put energetic men in it, who can ride and purchase what is needed at places where it may be had, and not sit in an office and advertise for it to be brought to them.
 Wea are not disposed to carp or find fault, but we really believe we have had multi plicity of officers, when few would have done better. We do not begrudge the money, nor will the patriotic people, if it is properly applied, but it behooves us to economise and to tell these officers to be prepared to show how every dollar has been spent. It makes no difference that the Confederate States will remember us for the amounts hereafter advanced. We have no right to pension our Dowbs on the Confederate government.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-01
Tribute of Respect.

At an informal meeting of the Home Guards ol Ashley township, Pulaski county, the following resolutions were introduced and passed:
 WHEREAS, It has pleased God to take from us our brother in arms, CHARLES MILTON VAUGHAN. A deep sense of regard for his memory demands an expression of the grief which this sad event has thorwn over the Home Guards of Ashley township. Therefore belt
 Resolced, That in the death of Charles Milton Vaughan, this community has lost a bright orna- ment, society an honest man, and his brothers in armes, soldier that would have stood shoulder to shoulder with all true patriots in defence of our southern homes
 ResotUed. That copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased and also to the True Democrat, with request thut they be pub hshed, and also copied into the Gazette.