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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-01

The ball has opened. Patterson has ad- vanced from Martinsburg, and, at this pre- sent writing. is doubtless engaged with Johnston, whom he will find to be lSnotty subject. An officer just from Winchester informs me that the news of Patterson s advance was received by our troops with cheer after cheer, and that every man pre- pared for the fight as if he were going to feast.
 It is said that Beauregard has advanced heavy column towards Alexandria, aud that we may hourly expect fight at Far fax court house, 13 miles from Manassas Junction.
 Gen Lee has gone to take charge of the division that is to oppose Mcclellan. Gen. Scott, it is said, commands in person at Alexandria.
 President Davis yesterday presented a beautiful flag to the Legion under com mand of Col. Wade Hampton, of South Carolina. He made an eloquent and highly patriotic speech, and was handsomely re- piled to by Col. Hampton.
 As I close this letter there are many ru- mors ahoat-one is that about 20, 900 fede- ral troops have landed at Dumfries, a small town on the Potomac, IS miles from Ma nassas Junction and 20 from Fredericks- burg This report has caused much ex- citement in Richmond there is a direct railroad communication between Dumfries and this city, and also between the same town and the Junction, by which means Beauregard may be out-fanked. have tried to trace the report to reliable source, but have failed in my efforts?
 News has reached the city confirming the death of Gen. Garnett, and the total rout of his command You will, doubtless, learn the particulars ere this can reach you.
 QUOD. F. s. July l9th.-Anticipating news of importance, l kept my letter open till to- day. Last night the city was wild with excitement. After the discouraging ac. counts from Rich Mountain and Beverly, it was something that would raise our de- pressed spirits.
 Beauregard has walked up, and another Bethel affair has taken place. Yesterday Gen. Mcdowell with 25,000 Hessians ad- vanced to Fairfax court house. saAfter some slight skirmishing, Gen. Bonham, in con- mand of our advance guard, retired and made a stand at Bull Run. About 10000 of the enemy advanced and fight commenc- ed (Which extended all along the lines. After four hours contest, the enemy's centre gave way, and total rout followed. The first Virginia under Col. Moore had to bear the brunt of the conhict-they are the ellie of our troops. The Colonel was wounded. The splendid Washington Artillery, of New Orleans, did great execution. The Yankees fought well-but, to their shame be it said, they fired upon our hospital, which displayed a yellow flag, and project ed chain-shot into our ranksl
 Our loss 60 killed, wounded and miS. sing-that of the enemy upwards of 300! This estimate is official A number of bodies of our citizens are expected to ar we by the trains tonight All quiet to- day. QUOD.
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 The convention of that State now Tn session at Jefferson City is Jogas and over awed by federal bayonets. The true men in the convention, have cautiously and wisely stayed at home. They knew it was not q proper time for freemen to meet.- No act that they could do would be likely to speak the sentiments of the people they would represent; and have acted wisely and well in vacating their seats.
 Gen. Lyon sreported to be in the vicinl- ty of Springfed, with force of { or S,0Oo troops, made up of Hessians and Missouri Unionists, and has entrenched himself there. Gen. McCulloch is in Missouri, and will doubtless give good account oi things there soon; if he has not already freed southwest Missouri from the heel of the tyrant and despot, by driving the enemy l from that section of the State.
 Missouri south of the Missouri river IS almost unit for secession; the Union men in that part of the State, are not so from fear of the influence and power of Gen 1 Lyon, who is ruling the State with rod of iron. Gov. Jackson is expected to re turn soon. and south western Missouri vii be disenthralled in few weeks.
 l There are certain movements Tn actua operation or contemplated, that we do no deem it advisable to notice now, but WI feel assured that there will be sharp worf there soon. Gen. McCulloch has had { severe task and has acted with his accus toned energy. In this he has been abl, seconded by his officers and especially by Ouartermaster General Clarke. There i a great dearth of arms and munitions Il Missouri. At one battle they had but tw' percussion caps to each man. With vol unteers, all eager to fight, but undrilled with but little specie and a vast outlay t make, MeCulloch has had to work hard.-
 He has overcome these obstacles, and whe he; once takes the field will keep the enem busy Gen. Hardee is at his post and VII soDn commence operations. With sue officers and such men as they command we need have no fears of the result.
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D- We cal attention to our telegrapiic dis patches and fthmond correspondent this week, as containing indulgence of the highest interest from the seat of waS
 The federal hoops have evacuated Hampton, but before leavS E, vandal like, destroyed the Odd Fellows Hall aSi other public buildings ill the town. The fedea troops at Newport News have been warned by la flag of truce to eracuale the town ill twenty-fur hours.
 Gen. Beauresad appears to be following up his victory at ManassA in the proper spirit, and with the determinatiolsto open Hampton roads to the navy of the ConAieIate States. With the nu- cleus of a navy nv ready for action, the confed- crates may be ableto open the navigation of the rivers pdnning into Chesapeake Bay, to the dam age>6f our enemiesl
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HoS. J. P. JoHNsoN.-We were please to see in our city yesterday this distinguish ed gentleman. Mr. Johnson comes direq from Richmond, and we understand he / commissioned on important businesYh connection with the Arkansas troops. ne goes to Arkansas for the purpose of ah- ing formal transfer of the State troiS, to the Confederate government. Mrlohn- sons whole soul is enlisted in the resent conflict He has performed efficie setvlce already in behalf of his State an (sec'loh' He returns to Richmond in ferays lor the purpose of rendering additis service ~ Mr. Johnson is one of the str9 men upon whom the South can lean in aFer 'louoieS' He is high hearted chivalrf gel,ieiilah'
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 lM themselves in the rear, while led the three companies to attack them in the front. On reach ing the court house found the federal forces had agreed to surrender, and had already marched out, and we arrived in time to see them grosnd arms; they were informed before the surrender that they were surrounded on all sides.
 We captured in all some one hundred and twenty or thirty prisoners. Hearing of a provision train being about nine miles from town with supplies for the federal forces, immediately ordered Capt. Carroll with his company to bring it in, which order was obeyed quite promptly; all the officers and sol ders under my command were ready and eager for the conflict, and I am happy to state more gal lant set of men were never led to the field have the honor to be, General, Your obedent servant
 T. J. CHURCHILL,
 Col Comd'ing lst Reg. Ark. Mt. Rihenen.
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AE- Extract of letter to the editor, from a Gentleman at Fort Smith, under date of 22d July, 1861.
 < How much will Arkansas owe in one year-I guess 10,0O0,0O0. Thus mN.xo, our country is alive with human neih Soing towards Missouri. 1,6O0
 leS'sus e,h:s s,Ssy miles off 300 Choctaws
 ana onI'a .h with their faces painted,
 sasi their 'eg, eses M and half black, with fire in
 Thev lT1ee are encamped Ssm in their hearts Iry;lle. c. N. They @R,.es rom Soul ! the Swiss of Missouri. ''''of 'o Many Texians are passing tiisse n nlace in squads of five, ten, twenty, Sssss - I birh as forty--all foot lose, and well mou, | ted: ted and equipped as only Iexlans ' ca f eauip. They dress in good order' ana W
 The river has risen five or SIX feet m le last few days. Fine rains ana the o' ct nrospccts for corn crops ever known. r r. Truly yours, A. 9 :"
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h. H. JOHNSON, EDITOR. LITTLE ROCK, :: :: AUGUST |, 1861
or Notice to Subscribers.

been suggested that the notice v uiscontlnnance which we gave our friends WIS too4hort, we have determined to ex- iend ' tdkhe first of October that when .'e day arrives no one who is in arrears Snap gave 1t to say that he was cut off with \ suli3elent warning. It will be no piessant dtty to us to sever the connection e2w yexists between the True Demo-
 t Single one of its five thousand .-.-F eS!Ns funt if that duty shall be forced
 0 by their neglect to do us single T 1-s q j9tice we shall rigidly perform it in -f. al sates In times like the present, when Q(eot obtain paper. ink, printers, or s@p3 without the cash in hand, it will sR uNlE impossibility for us to supply .t apH Ato any one who will not aid srs;s's sasss by fnoMPtly paying his small propor- tion Of Reexpense. At this time, when
 asysiay is big with events, curiosity, if ta patriotic interest, prompts every one
 anqnre the latest news. The newspa-
 rs alonecan furnish that desideratum- AAiioi HI eiiU puUiiC hluu Oi nnsaetfons-and as money only will sus- ain the newspaper money must be con- Hbut0( We therefore make this appeal ! oir &nbscribers-pay us promptly and )a xe wi faIpish the True Democrat regu- : We ana9nce with pleasure that the brief not E Heretofore given has induced S hundreds slready to forward the amount of NJ tlielr ie2eAtedness. If the same spirit z should actuate the balance of our subscri- ,y bers in artcaas I've shall be spared the un- M pleasansxask cf pruning down our subscrip- iflon lnt and be enabled throughout the Tar tpNupply our readers with the latest \ys sserY week. Let our friends take
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az- We call the attention ofcotton plan
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lE- We call the attenlon oi cotton piah- ters to the following article from the. N. O. Delta.
 Cotton-what shall we do with its
 The policy and plan of our cotton prod ucers, which appear to have the general sanction of the factors and capitalists oi this city. are, we think, clearly set forth m the instructions of one of our largest ana most intelligent merchants, who writes as follows to his planting friends, "How long this war will last is beyond the ken ot nor tals. As long as 1t continues, and the blockade of our ports is maintained, 1t would be unsafe and impolitic to send your cot ton to market. If the blockade Is raised by the power of the Lincoln government it would be an act of virtual disloyalty to the independence of the Confederate States to allow pound of cotton to go forward Our advice, therefore, Is to you to DICK your cotton and stow 1t unseeded Tn pens, we'll covered, and abide events. 1.-the enc my approach, commit it to the flames; Ii foreign governments make any arrange ment with Lincoln by which their vessels will be permitted to come for the cotton in ballast, it will be equally obligatory up- on us to decline acquiescing in the arrange ment and refuse to sell the cotton"
 This is sensible advice. 1.-the British government has not the manhood to dlsre- gard sham blockade, and is willing and able to provide charity fund to support the five millions of people who will be thrown out of employment by the stoppage of the cotton supply, we, at least, of the South ought not to complain, and may be able to ge, along quite comfortable without selling ou. cotton. The course, therefore, in relation to this staple Is very plain one. Noforeigner can get any of our cot ton during the continuance of this block ade We have factories enough of our own | to make all the cotton cloth we noed Tor our own consumption. Our people VIII thus be abundantly supplied with ths nec- essary of life. All over and above tbe sup ply for our own mills will be storef on the plantations. So much for the presnt crop; In relation to future crops, our P lsnters VIII prepare to reduce the product D a very low fgureand devote their labf and land to other productions which vi be needed for consumption during t war We must act on the presumpti9ol ol long war and make our arrngement% Accordingly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-01

GEN Wf--We learn, says the Rich. mond Dis itch of the 9th, from gentle man froJ Jwestern Virginia, that General Wise sfoing as much service in the west by his }atchless eloquence as could be &C., comnrbed by the sword He IS making speees every day-such speeches as no one fit Henry A. Wise can make, and the ped are Hooking in muititudes to hear bf Really, he is one of the most extra ofinary pden of modern times.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-01

M.y ov TIE SEAT OF WAR.-We arc indebted .> Af..,rs Hutton & Freligh, publishers, of Mem ,,.;s W. copr of the Map of the Seat of War; h;rd,seye view of Virginia, Maryland and lhr so;nts. All the places referred to in the dis sa,.he. and letters are plainly laid down and are r..;,y found. lis finely engraved. printed in CO., ,os .ra ;s credtable to the engraver and publish
 we sunpre copies will be sent here for sale'
 .al;et hey will go off like hot cakes f.,s-y boasy inssested in the war; (ana who IS nstqi will purchase one in order to be fully posted the situation of the great theatre where this
 ..,aons drama is being enacted
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And to that might be added the regiments from Maine. Three Pennsylvania regi- ments were lucky enough to "retire' be- fore the fight at Manassas. A soldier in Maine regiment writes to the Portland Ar gus as follows:
 "A letter was received from Adjutant General Hodgdon by Col. Jackson, last week, in which he asks, do you want baggage train for the war; The Colonel promptly answered that our three months were so nigh out we should not need one, and that the regiment would return at its appoint ed time; and it is we'll for the men that the time is no longer, for fit was most of them would come home in their shirt sleeves, and with flag Of truce fyinqin the rear, at hat''
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NEAR FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA,
 Hcad Oynrfers Arkansas Regiment,


 To THE PRESS OF ARKANSAS
 Gen. Holmes, commander of our Post, having seen fit to compliment the Arkansas regiment by constituting as part of it fine howitzer battery, 1t becomes desirable to recruit in order to fill up the infantry companies from which the details shall be made for the artillery. Therefore Dr. B. $. Ward of Camden, has been authorized to enrol Ill Arkan- sas recruits for the first Arkansas regiment ot vol unteers. JAMES F. PAGAN, Col. A Com. lst Ark. regiment JIG. MONROE, Lieut.. Col. l J.B. THOMPSON, Major.
 certify W. N. BRONAUGH, Adjutant. c cruiting comnis Rbove is true copy of the re- t the first Arkansas nished Dr. B. B. Ward, of gan, Col. comm andahs " Col. James F. Fa-
 w. N. BRONenk. regiment.
 July II, 1s6l nrs' Ai aAalStant' 4Es---
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a,y- The Columbus Ga. Times, in no- t;eing the proceedings of the cotton plan te,'s convention at Macon, says: On the second day resolution was adopted tae' slsr;ng the willingness of the cotton plan ters to aid the government with thelr en''ie cotton crop
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:ftefs at Little Rock. A:.99lper-- s,n Camden, Ouachita county, and o;po counties will leave Camden on st day of August.
 AAwpected that every one that wants such service, get ready at once k9 along, as it is too late now to a.ons. Arrangements will be made sance tor aH that mag cone-even 4 date-this is no hoax we are a N B. o. HATTON. 2 Rock. July, 17, 1861. tt.
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E~A number of ofief efs in the northern army threaten to resign unless the rebels
 l. Not to erect any masked batteries.
 ?. Not to put auf batteries anywhere without giving thrs' weeks notice; 3. Not to fire il ro regiments riding on ilwav trains in st rebel States. i. Not to touf detached companies on the outposts, wijouth filing their intentions. ,. And not}o put any bullets in ther guns.
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EDWARD EvERETT-It is well know we never admired this man. His boasted elo- quence we looked upon as elaborately pre- pared tinsel; his pretended patriotic utter ances as nicely made bumconfee. It be
 came the fashion to praise him, and all who
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Hos. ]. P. JoHssos.. we ae tha haa street. ,sas ess oa sfas,d Col F yoansGR ;t,,s Rock Is We We
 s6sss s part of his business will be tho to sss s.r s Arkansas volunteer forces .o fa sae ns'd slr He will return immediately 7 eaaIs q p;aI spd, but will be in Arkansas m ofthe see
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aN E s T R A Y s.

& Fl AVS. Ep The True Democrat has been seecteA1 CT tise Esrays for 1861, at dollar for each estray
 CRAWFORD COUNTY. | Taken up by A. J. Norwood on theSth of June, 1851, brown pony, 6 or years old, some saddle marks, branded with the letter P on both hips. Ap praised at S25. Also one bay mare, ? or 5 years od spot in her forehead, no marks or brands per ceptable. Appraised at S2o
 Taken up by James Brdgeman on the 18th June, 1861, light bay mare mule, about 3 hands high, II years old, branded on the left shoulder J N, small white spot on one hind foot Appraised at S30.
 HAMPSTEAD COUNTY.
 Taken up by James M. Haynes on the 30th of April 1861 a chestnut sorrel mare with blaze face, both hind feet white, some saddle marks, about II hands high, about F or l3 years old. Appraisal at S40.
 Taken up by Elizabeth Mallow on the 18th of June, 1861, bright bay mare, with a star in her forehead, some saddle marks, about l415 hands high, with bell on, about4 years old. Appraised at $60.
 MADISON COUNTY.
 Taken up by Jacob B. Cloock, in Bowen town. ship, on the l4th day of May, 1861, dhk chest nut sorrel mare, star in the forehead and a snip on the nose, right hind foot white, Spanish brand on the right thigh and branded with the letters B on the left thigh and left shoulder, supposed to be years old this spring, l3 hands and one inch high. Appraised at S30.
 MONROE COUNTY.
 Taken up by John s. Grooves on the 27th day of April, 1861, brown mare pony, brand or scar the left jaw, about l3j}a hands high, 1 or years old.
 ST. FRANCIS COUNTY.
 Taken up by Wm. H. Montgomery, Richand township, Cotton Plant District, on the 2d day of June, brown pony mare, about years old brand ed with J. Appraised at $l0. SALINE COUNTY.
 Taken up by Samuel S. Rowland on the 22d of March, 1861, brown bay horse, some on his weth- CTS. and branded on the right hip and shoulder, brand unknown, but supposed to be II D, about 5 years old. Appraised at $60. Taken up by Edward Akin on the 29th of June, 1861, bay pony mare, supposed to be 1 years old. left hind foot white, black mane and tail, branded with the letter Lon the right shoulder and hip..- Appraised at S45. | VAN BUREN COUNTY. Taken up by Wm. Davis in. Davis township. cn April 3d, 1861, dark bay Lr. r.Asx,nr.,..s in the forehead, hr.hray H.~-
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n napers please CODY.

,or AND SPINNING WHEELS FOR SALE.-" c
 Na attenticn of the ladies to the advertisement ,a IT. Fled, jr., proposing to sell at cost, his snt simply of wool and spinning wheels to "A vbo will manufacture the wool into socks fol NJ ,s,. of the arkansas volunteers. The spinning o.o of Arkansas manufacture.
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July 30, 1861. 3t

eB In consequence of many inaccuracies in President Davis message, as published last week, we again publish it on the first page of today 5 paper, with the corrections made
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,-q,he riverbnow high, probably higher than ..too, i, Juy or August for ten years There st be at leas feet water in the channel all the vsy up to the he'd of navigation
 =, exceedingly hot and dry
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FIFTH INFANTRY.

Col, T. P. Cookery, Columbia county.
 Lieut.. Col, Wm. T. Neal, Washington county. Major, c. C. Golden, Arkansas county.
 Also that Capt. Gratiot, of Hampstead county, was previously elected for the 3rd regiment of infantry.
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VNTILL be sold on FRIDAY NEXT o4 w the Auction Stpro, fine assortment of DRESS TRIMMING;
 ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS;
 RIBBONS, ETC, ETC. These c pods are ptrt of Mrs. DEVAKs's s.o.l. to be sold without e,erye FOR CASH. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, AM.
 J. D. FITZGERALD, Auctionee, Anr | 1851.
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 X CRUEL INDIGNIrY TO SOUTHERN CIT ,zrx-At the battle of Little Bethel, the sarvents of MT. Whiting, who lives near that place, rushed in and informed their master of what was going on; and he took his rifle and went out to defend his home if necessary. He was captured and sent a nrisoner to Old Point. He was marched in at tks poiats ot tie bayonets of nine ne- oroes ay guards under command ofa white man. This was done because he1 was dis covcrelwith arms in his hands to protect l-his own fireside. He is still held pris- oner in irons, probably, fed on what we have understood they feed prisoners on, seven crackers and pint of water day. His residence has since been destroyed' 1 and his family of wife and children drlven forth shomeless upon the wold, --Vor' Day | Book,
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Executors Notice.

TSHE subscribers are the executors of ibo l. estate of C. N. Vaughan, deceased, in aecoy, dance with the last will and testament of soid Vaughan; and all persons having claims again.' said estate are hereby notified to present them to, settlement. It they are not presented within two years, all claims will be barred. All persons ov;n' said estate will con forward and make payma,o or they will be dealt with as the law directs N
 W. R. VAUGHAN
 C. SCOTT, [
 Aug lst, '6I. 6w. r. A. FERRY
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r pr.lor denounces Ben

Gen. butIef .A N V. Herald as traitor and says he giving aid, comfort and information to ti' South. Of course Bonnet will pay butls corresponding compliments.