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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12
and feeling of our natures, but we all understand

and feeling of our natures, but we all understand the nature of the case very well, and instead of getting regiment, as he expects, to go away from our western frontier, and join Hardee's force at Pittmans Ford he will do we'll if he gets full company out of the four regiments. We intend going home, just now, and in the course of a month or two the most of us, no doubt, will be ready and anxious to go out again.
 We have all been much entertained lately by accounts in the papers of the gallant exploits of certain holiday soldiers, who happened to be at the battle of Oak Hills. These soi disant "aids" are eye-sores to those of the rank and file who have less presumption, but perhaps, equal pat riotism and valor. It is a bad plan to give such men position in an army composed partly of their recent associates, as 1t produces discontent and irritation No man who has sacrificed all the pleasures of his home and of society, and taken up his arms to defend his country, can silently suffer these creatures, (generalIy seekers after office or place. the "Majors' and "Colonels' of mushroom growth, to be placed over him by the partiality of his superiors in the army. Itis de- moralizing in the extreme and contribute great ly to create disaffection and discontent. We shall, indeed, be glad to get our discharges from an army which, although 1t has covered itself with glory, yet toerates such abuses of privilege and power
 We will, probably, be discharged in a day or two, without our pay; after which we hope to see dear old Van Buren and our friends.
 Yours, in hurry, PRIVATE.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12
Assistant Adjutant General THE MUTINEERS OF THE NEW YORK SEVENTY NTNrIU
Carrying the War into Africa'-Gen'
 Lee Proposes to Winter ill Ohio.

The correspondent of the Cincinnati Gazette writes from Clarksburg, Virginia:
 The rebels beyond the Cheat Mountain Gaps, if not known to be making any remarkable pro- gress through our lines, are at least none too modest in their expectations. Lees troops now boast that they intend to winter in souther Ohio.
 Provisions, transportation, munitions of war, all abound across the river, and across inc rlver they mean to go before the winter sets in.
 Certainly all this sounds like ridiculous fus- tain; and yet we have been driven back from Manassas; we have been driven back from Springfield; ereryaohere he substantial fruits Qt Uicto1v remain acitb Lbe rebels. Is it to wonder ed at that, knowing these things, and knowing that one of the most prominent of the rebel gen erals has been sent with large force to their relief, the secessionists of Western Virginia should believe, as they do, that in less than a month their country will be freed from the pre- sence of the "invaders?'
 In Western Virginia, our army has to protect the Union men of one-third of the entire State from the secessionists, against whom they are too weak or too Cowardly to protect themselves, and in addition to this has to maintain line of strong posts, stretching from Gauley Bridge north east in line parallel with the mountain ranges to Piedmont, on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. To keep up this line, and yet to have disposabe force ready to meet Lee, General Rosencranz needs more troops.
 In nearly every instance thus far, the rebels have met us with more troops than we expect ed. To-day they present to the world the er- traordina,y spectacle of on insurrectton 'chich has on toQt more troops Man the gorernment chich proposes to suppress t has raised, after months of preparation. And, setting aside all questions probabilities for the present, what assurance have we that Lee may not have si- lently concentrated force double the strength we have been supposing, and that by we'll planned movement, he may not rush upon our line at some one of its weak points, break through, and rapidly attack our troops in theil scattered detachments.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12
From the Van Buren Press. Camp-Crawford Artillery.
CANT FRANK RECTOR, Aug. 28, 1861.

CAMP FRANK RECTOR, Aug. Zo, l0ol.
 FRIEND DUNHAM: We arrived at this place, about seven miles below Bentonvile, on Sunday, and are here awaiting the arrival of Paymaster Duval and our discharges to be off for Home, Sweet Home" It is understood that Col Duval has been at Camp Walker, some days, With little money and considerable amount of war bonds, but owing to the indispositlon ot his wife we will probably be left here a few days longer. This is small matter as 1t will only cost the State about 5000 or 1000 day to feed and pay three thousand infantry, one of cavalry and a company of artillery, besides the small army of staff-offcers, aids and hangers on, generally. So far as know there are but few who expect to get any pay, but if there IS any thlng to pay we want the business done at once that we may get our discharges, save the State larges. .unne- cessary expense, and get home An ofhcer of our generals body guard said this morning, that if any one would furnish him squad of men and share the responsibility he would produce the body of Mir. Paymaster-General Duval within twelve hours.
 Many of the soldiers and officers are entirely destitute of clothing hundreds being barefoot and clothes so torn and tattered as to scarcely cover their nakedness. These brave and pa totic men are perfectly content, if necessary, to go home without cent of pay, but they will not be trihed with by the officers placed, over them by that universally obnoxious Military Board. Brigadier General Napoleon Bona parte Burrow made narrow escape at our camp near Springfield, and a few days longer only will be necessary to place Paymaster General Ben. T. Duval in delicate and pre- carious situation.
 Col Thos. C. Hindman will address us in a day or two upon the importance of remaining in the service, and allowing ourselves to be trans ferred, like so much live stock, to the service of the Confederate States. He will be very elo- quent, no doubt, and appeal to every sentiment
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12
HENRY C. LAY.
FT. SMITH. ARK, July 26, lSG

FT. SMITH, ARK, July2o, 1851. To THE RT. REV. T. C. BRowNELL D. D., Presid- ing Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America
 R. Rec. and Dear Sir: do hereby resign my jurisdiction as Missionary Bishop of the south and declare my purpose no longer to claim or ex- ercise such jurisdiction within the United States of America.
 In the providence of God, a new government has been formed by the confederation of eleven States formerly numbered among the United States of America. The Bishops, Clergy and Laymen within these limits being no longer citizens of the United States, have also ceased under the terms of the Constitution and Canons to be within the jurisdiction of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America.
 Inasmuch as the Missionary district her etofore assigned me, embraces territory in both nations, 1t becomes me to declare that no longer claim any Episcopal authority within the territory of the United States.
 Arrangements are now in progress for the estab- lshment of General Convention in the Confede- rate States, which will I believe, have the appro- bation of all the Clergy and members of the Church among us. In pursuing this course we are actuat ed by the conviction that the Confederate States of America have now an independent national ex istence, and are well able to maintain their lnde- pendence.
 doubt not, venerable father. that it is gref of mind you in your declining years, to witness the unnatural strife now raging between those who once were brethren It can be ended only when others consent that we shall be free to govern our selves, and to discharge without interference the peculiar responsibilities which God has lalo upon us.
 Will you not add your prayers to ours, that the sense justice may return, that the foot of az gresson may be stayed, and that relations ot peace and amity may be established between the Con federacies of the North and of the South
 remain with unfegned respect,
 your friend and brother
 in the Church of Christ,
 HENRY c. LAY,
 Missioanry Bishop of the South w est.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12

MosT DIsGRACEFUL.-Thi afternoon a gen. tleman called at the twenty seventh precinct station and directed the attention of the police to an outrages affair which he said had happen ed at Washington market. Mr. ohn Matthews, of the Fire Zouaves, he says, brought with him from Virginia, a little mulatto boy whom he kept at his fish stand, 335 Washington market. During the temporary absence of Mr. M., several loafers took hold of the boy and lifting him by the seat of his brooches threw him on his head, to test tue Hardness cf his skull, which intellec- tual entertainment resulted in the poor lads head being sorely bruised. The experiment was repeated until the boy ,cas koncked sense Jess. No arrests were made, but the brutes are known.-N, J. Express,
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No. 3.l

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 24, 1861. 10 Hts Ercellency B. Mago6in, Gocernor cf
 tue Slate of Kentucky:
 SIR: Your letter. of the 18th instant, in which you urge tue renoual from Me hmits of Ken lucky of tue militaay force sao,o organized aud in camp cithin said State," is received.
 1 may not possess full and precisely accurate knowledge upon the subject; but believe 1t IS true that there is military force in camp within Kentucky, acting by authority of the United States, which force is not very large, and IS not now being augmented.
 1 also believe that some arms have been fur nished to this force by the United States.
 | also believe this force consists exclusively of K entuckians, having their camp ln the inn mediate vicinity of their own homes, and not as sailing or menacing any of the good people of Kentucky.
 Tn all have done in the premises, have acted mon the urgent solicitations of many Kentyckians, and in accordance with what l be- Ieyed, and still believe, to be the wish of a ma iority of all the Union-loving people of Ken lucky.
 While have conversed on this subject with many eminent men of Kentucky, including a large majority of her members of Congress, do not remember that any one of them, or any other person, except your Excellency and the bearers of your Excellency' letter, has urged me to remove the military force from Kentucky, or to disband it. One other very worthy citizen of Kentucky did solicit me to have the augment ;ng of the force suspended for a time.
 Taking all the means within my reach to form a judgment, do rot believe it is the popular wish of Kentucky that this force shall be re- moved beyond her limits; and with this impress sion, must respectfully decline to so remove it.
 I most cordially sympathize with your Excel lency in the wish to preserve the peace of my own native Kentucky; but it is with regret search and cannot find, in your not very shor
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12
STATE OF ARKANSAS, }

COUNTY OF VAN BUREN.
 In the Van Buren Circuit Court on the chanc3ry
 side thereof, in vacation, to the October term of
 said Court, A. D. 1861.
 Jacob Hartwck, admlnistrator1
 of Leonard. .Hartwick, deceased, p;U to co,c.
 Complainant. D'' ,o JO'''
 yS
 Thomas Cossey, Defendant.
 NOW on this day comes the complainant 1N in this cause, by Floyd Ford, his solicitor, and exhibits and files his bill of complaint in this behalf against the said defendant. The object and prayer of which is to foreclosea certain mortgage in said bill mentioned, on the following described tract or parcels of land, towit:
 The south fractional part of the Hortn east trac- tiona quarter (south of the Cherokee base line of section number (24) twenty four, in township num- Der (9l nine, north of range number (l3) thirteen vest containing one hundred and fifty eight acres 37-l00 of an acre, lying and being situate in Van Buren county Arkansas. And it appearing from the affidavit annexed to said bil that said defenc ant Thomas Cossey is a non resident of the State of Arkansas. Therefore it is ordered that he be notified of the pendency of this suit, by publication of this order in the True Democrat a newspaper published at the city of Little Rock, Arkansas, for two weeks excessively, the last insertion to be at least four weeks before the term of this court to be holden on the second Monday after the 4th Monday of September next 1861, at the court house in the town of Clnton in the county of Van Buren aforesaid, requiring said defendant Thomas Cossey to be and appear before said court on or before tho second day thereof and plead, answer ot demur to said bill or the same will be taken as confessed against him, and decree entered according to the prayer thereof.
 Witness my hand as clerk of said court in vaca- tion, the oth day of August, A. D. 1861. J. T. BRADLEY, Clerk. true copy from the record Attest: J. T. BRADLEY, Clerk. | Sept. 5, 1884, 2w. (cost of ad $o)
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12
LITTLE ROCK, ARK, August 2Oth, 1861.

EHY resolution and Order of the Executive Committee, ES of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad Company, July 25h 1S61 the undersigned appointed Trustees with authority and instructions to sell any lands of tho company limited amount for the purpose of paying it's just debts and liabilities for the discharge of which, the company s legally, well morally bound, and the payment of which ought not to be longer deferred"
 instructions sell the same, to amount not exceeding hundred thousand dollars at price not less than dollars and fifty cents per to receive in pay ment therefor and cancel any outstanding Bond (e2cep six $500 construction Bonds Nos 5, 4 and lo illegally retained by J. Shuman land certificates other eyden ces of indebtedness admitted liability of the company, with the interest any accrued thereon. well money, Bonds or money the Confederate States of America, and War Bonds Treasury Warrants of the State of Arka and execute deeds to purchasers.
 Being thereunto empowered by said Order, the undcrSn ed have appointed GEO. o. WATKINS, Commissioner m act under our authority in carrying out its provisions All pications the purchase of and addressed to him. WI. E. ASHLEY,
 VIM. B. WATT Aug 20 S@ WI. F. WOODRUFF,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12

To SHERIFFs SEVERAL COUNTIES IN SAID SrAIE-
 Greeting: EETHEREAS, The Laws of the Confederate States of Aua- riCa require that election shall held in the State of Arkansas, the first Wednesday, the l0aGt of N0- reber A D. lS61 for the election of Electors to for the election of President and Vice presi of Confederate States of America according to the Constitution thereof and in the manner prescribed by the laws ef this State, heretofore in force.
 Now therefore, HENRY M RECTOR Governor of the stae of Arkansas, hereby declare and make known that said cleo on shall be held in the respective counties of the State Arkansas the said first Wednesday the month of No- vember ls61 for the election of six Electors for President and Vice President of the Confederate States Each legal voter of this State has right Electors by law all six of the Electors be elected by the qualified voters of the whole State. Said election to be conducted by the Judges who held the last General Electo and the shers of the respective ties hereby required to said election be hed COrding to law.
 The of the said election will be made by the clerks of the several counties to the Governor of the State in the prescribed by section two of chapter sXEreo of Goud's Digest of the Statutes of Arkansas.
 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF have hereunto set my hand
 and caused the seal of the State of Arkansas be H. s affixed at Little Rock, the 24th day of August,
 D. 1861.
 II. NJ. RECTOR. By the Governor:
 JOHN l. SHERMAN Secretary of State.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12
Letters from Bishop Lay.

FT. SMITH, July 26, 1861. To THE REV. J. T. WHEAT, D. D., Little Rock Rep. and Dear Sir: The information contained Tn the accompanying letters, will be of interest to the members of the Episcopal Church in Arkansas Will you be so good as to procure their insertion in one of your Little ock papers.
 Yours most traly,
 HENRY C. LAY
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12

p6s- The London MorAing Chronicle an nounces that the imperial government of France has fully determined to recognize the Southern Confectionery, and declares that M de Montholon will be the first French ambassador at the court of Jefferson Davis.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12
Proclamation by the Governor. T H E STATE OF ARKANSAS

To THE SHERIFFS OF THE SEVERAL COUNTIES IN SAID STATE
 Greeting; EX7 HEREAS, The Constitution and Laws of the State of " Arkansas require that election shall be held therein, the first "Wednesday of NOUeHtGer He1t, cordnce with of the Congress of the Cni e rate States of America requiring elections to he held i'll the several States of this Confederacy for members of tho House of Representatives the Congress Of the Confederate states under the permanent Constitution.
 thereforo l. HENRY M RECTOR Governor Of the Stao of Arkansas do declare and make known that suc will be held in the respective counties of this State the said first Wednesday of November 1S6l That is say the counties composing the First Congressional D.tc r the election of Representative to the st Congress the Confederate States III the counties composing the Second Congressional District for the election of Representative to the 1t Congress of the Confederate States In the ties composing the Third Congressional District for the tr ton of Representative to the 1st Congress of the Cou dere States, and the counties composing the Fourth Con- gresonal District for the election of Representative the l Congress of the Confederate States The sers of the respective counties hereby required said election to be held according to Law.
 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF have hcreuno set my hand,
 and caused the seal of the State of Arhanst, to be L. S.. affixed at Little Rock, the 2lh day of August,
 4. D. l0Gi
 II. NJ. RECTOR. By the Governor:
 J. 1. SHERMAN, Secretary of State.
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12
The Sentence of the Mutineers.

Sixty non- commissioned officers and privates of the second Maine and thirty five non-commis- stoned officers and privates of the thirteenth New York regiments, were sent to the navy yard this morning to be put on board naval ship and transported to the Dry Tortugas, there to work out their salvation in the performance of fatigue service, they having refused to per form duty in their regiments agreeable to the oath they had taken. The following is Gen. McDowell' s orders relative to the disposition of the Maine second:
 ARLINGTON, Aug. l5, 1861. Sixty non-commissioned officers and privates of the second Maine regiment of volunteers, hay ing formally and positively, in the presence of the regiment, refused to do any further duty whatever, falsely alleging that they were not legally in the service of the United States, they are, with the approval of the general-in-chiet hereby transferred, in arrest, from the regiment as no longer worthy to serve with it, and will be sent to the Dry Tortugas in the Gulf of Mexico, there to perform such fatigue service as the of fcers commanding may ass ign them, until they shall by their future conduct, show themselves worthy to bear arms. They will be sent to the navy yard tonight. Brigadier General Sher man will see to the execution of this order. By order of Brigadier General Mcdowell.
 JAMES B. FAY,
 Assistant Adutant General. THE MUTINEERs OF THE NEW YORK SEVENTY
 NINTH,
 The court martial, now in session, will dispose of the mutineers of the New ork seventy ninth in few days, when those found guilty will be disposed of as directed. Some of them may be shot. Lieutenant Colonel Elliott is seriously complained of as one of the principal prisoners who melted disobedence in the men.-Cor. HerGLI.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12
From the Lexington Statesman. Correspondence between Gov. Magotfin and Prest. Lincoln.

Tbe President says tue Camps'' acere estab- Hshed at Ae uryem solicitations" of Me Union men of Kentucky.
 No. l.
 COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY,
 EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
 FRANKFORT, Aug. l9, 1861. To Ills Eccel5ency, A5roham Lincoln, Presi- dent of'Me United States: have the honor hereby to accredit to you Messrs. W. A. Dudley and F: K. Hunt as Com missioners on behalf of the State of Kentucky. The mission of these gentlemen Is explained in a communication transmitted through their hands 1 take pleasure in commenting them to your consideration as gentlemen who well understand the condition of public affairs in this State, and will present to you fully the ur- gent necessities of the step have urged.
 Very respectfully,
 Your obedient servant,
 B. MAGOFFIN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12

letter, any declaration or intimaton that you entertain any desire for the preservation of the Federal Union.
 Your obedient servant.
 A. LINCOLN.
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Notice.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That all persons indebted either by note account to the firm of w. C. Sc6UGGS BRo hereby notified forward and settle ul. as my brother is gone to the and the business all left with me sete w. c. SCRCGGS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12
PUBLIC LAND SALES.

accordance with the provisions of Ordinance of tine Convention of the State of Arkansas adopted and pas sed the 2th day of May, lool and under drect'on of Auditor the State the undersigned Register and Receiver of the Land Office at Batesvlle Arkass will for sale the highest bidder for cash in hand all the public lands within the Batcsye Land District that were reserved by the United States government within the oN mity the Cairo and Fulton railroad embraced within tho odd sections in the six mile limits of said railroad Ny and which have heretofore been sold at dollars and fifty cents per The sale will commence
 Monday, the 18th day of November and continue, from day to day until all of said lands are sold or offered for sale No lands will be sold for less price than dollar and twenty-five cents per acre.
 NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTORS.
 All persons having valid preemption claim on any of ands by settlement made prior to the Eth day o May A. 1S61 hereby required to forward and mako proof of the ame and also make payment therefor at the rate dollar and cents per be- the said day of sale they will forever forfeit all the right they have pre-emption of said isndd
 W. w. LEWIS, Register,
 W. A. BEVENS, Receiver. Land Office at Batesville Ark. Aug 22, 1861 4a-l2t
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Monday, the 25th day of November
Land Office at Batesville. Ark,
Dissolution.

vENHE FIRM OF W. c. SCRUGGS < BRO. is this day E. dissolved by mutual consent The business will he done henceforth entirely by W. c. SCRUGGS.
 Little Rock, Aug ?, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12
Proclamation by the Governor. THE STATE OF ANSA .

To MEMBERS GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF SAID SrATE-
 Greeting: WI HEREAS The Constitution of the State c Ariars}s " empowers the Governor to the General As- scmbly by proclamation extraordinary occasions. Now therefore l. HENRY M. RECTOR, Governor of the State of Arkansas by virtue of the authority v,eI by W do hereby call upon tue members of the General Assembly assemble in session extraordinary at the capitol the 4th day of November, 1661.
 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of the State of AIkansts be h. s affixed at Little Rock, this 4th day ot September, A.. D. 1861.
 II. M RECTOR. By the Governor JOHN | SHERMAN Secretary of State. Snr.th 2Xu