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Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20


 To CoRREsPoyDrNra.-W fad tim mpossble to make room for one half tue communications senttous. Some of them have merit bat are too long, and others are oa subjects uninterasiing to the general reader. I.oae essays, However gracefQ5 vritte7, are united for the times. Others. Ieatiug to some focal matters, ruav be interesting to the people of 2 certain localty but not to cthers. The communication of "A Private," comes under this head. NJ. John M. Keith sends us very pretty composition en- titled Comfort to my mother, which we would make room for we coad.
 We must request secretaries of meetings to condense the proceedings. 1t is very embar raising to have to decline publishing ,he pro- ceedings of a meeting, yet ue have before us some six or eight of these that will average column each. Obituary notices should be made short as possible. It places the editor in deli cate position, for he has either to make enemies by refusing to publish, or leave out items of news of general interest. to make room for ,hem An erroneous idea IS held by many that pub. fisher of . paper at a loss for something with which to fill up his columns. On tha contrary, the difficulty i5 in selecting from the mass be~ before him.
 We write this, that our correspondents, whose communications do not appear, may know that it is often ont of our power to insert their arti- cles, though we would take pleasure in putting them in type.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20

A CuRIosITY.-MrJ J. S. Enloe, of this coun- ty, has laid on our table an egg, or more pro- perly speaking, has handed us an egg which had been laid by hen belonging to him. On one end, in relief, is a cameo representation of a human face, in which many trace resem. blance to Jefferson Davis. 0u the other end, also in relief is well defined anchor. These are all well defined as if cut by an artist.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20
Qbi.uarv.

JAMES HoopEa was born September 3ea, lsI3, anu departed this lie MIch 4ta, leG2, Of Ineu- monia, at his residence, dine county, Ak It can truly be s'la oi Squire Hooper has he had no e"emIeS' t was on.y necessary to know him to esteem him. He has three sons ia h. Con-u. crate service. defending the sacred eisats ot taer home against an invading foe
 would say to tho bereavo4 family, weep hot. your father is done with the troubles Of this Ufa ana his loeTC@ed stiEt ls ean4 t2 the 1ans.on ot 6ory where h2 "lH h3et %!tn ITS conS1rt, who went home to Heaven Last fall, there with an-eI- and arch angels they will sing reckoning 1rlca.
 r. C. R. DIED--Tn Dumfros, Va., on the 18th N6vem. Der, 1861, HENRY N. Beowv, in lis 18th wear. He belonged to the Pagan Guirls of Pine B uiI 1t Ark. regiment. He was a true and valiant soldier, and died in iuli confidence ot blessed immo-ta lty.
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AN ACT to prevent the diatillation of grain
 in this State, into spiritpous liquors.

SEC. l. Be t enacted Jy Me General is; sep,Jy of the State of 41kaasaS, That it shall not be lawful for any person, or persons, in this State, to dstill any kind of grain or potatoes into spirituous liquors during the existence oi the present war with the United States.
 SEC. 2. Be # thriller enacted, That, for each and every violation of this act the ofen der or offenders shall be punishable hy present ment, or indictment, and, upon conviction, shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars and imprisoned not less than one month,
 SEC. ,. Be t further enacted, That the se- veral judges of the circuit courts of this State shall give this act in charge to their respective grand juries.
 SEC. 4 Be t firtAer enac'ed That this act take effect from and after its passage.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20

BELLs-The different churches in our city, through their members and pastors, have signi- fled their readiness to give up their bells if Gen. Beauregard desires them. This evidence of selfsacrifcing patriotism does credit to them and to our city,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20

s5g- Presbytry of Arkansas will meet at Cotton Plant on Friday the llth day of April, at o'clock r. ;e earnestly rcouested that all of the Churches will send their statlstical reports and commission CTS fund to the stated clerk, before the meeting the Presbyty. IHos. k. ELCh'
 uarcb 6 le6o 3w. Stated Clerk.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20

eS5~ Gen. W II. T. Walker, military governor of Savannah, has ordered that any individual who shall sell, or furnish in any manner whatever, liquors of any kind, 10 any soldier within the linn its of the city and suburbs, will have his shop, store, or bar-room, immediately closed, and his liqours empted into the streets.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20

tie field This is war waGed on the South for punder The Yankees, like hungry rats, are rob- bng each other and the tory is fool who supposes the whole pack will not hereafter tail on him and deyour him, if he comes to them on his knees.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20
A Call from Gen. Beauregard.

The following is taken from the Memphis Ap- peal That it will be noJ,y responded to we have no doubt. Gen. Ashley and other planters in Ar kansas have already sent their plantation bells to New Orleans. Let all do this. l. is patriotic ap- peal, and every patriotic planter will at once send his bell. A horn will to to cali hands eo work or from 1t. s,c1m5oits have bells, the use of which z superseded by stelm whistles, ant these may De used. Rrad this calI, planters. and aot upon t. Let u7 shov spirit worthy ot the occasion: Io te PI1nters ot L,e iiissis,ia1i TaLey:
 HnAp.-,aruEs ARMY os THa AIsassslfFaj
 JACKSON, fepn., March ,, 1862
 l2Iore than onco |, neopln. f -.;vrw.th an enemy hss ruthless than yuur.: tJr imneried rights not more clear aud ,Dc.cd tron y7nrs !or homes and 3 iauI n0t more worthy Q re-0iue anu unc0ng erd- hle man thau yours, and or interests of fir less magnitude tlan ou have now at stake, have not hestateu to melt and mould into cannon tile pre- ci0us bells suruouutng their houses ot God, which had called generations Co rayers. The priesthood have ever sanctioned and coa-ecgated the conNe eF- s.ou, in the hour of their nations need, as holy and accept 0le n tue sight ot God.
 We want cannon IS greatly any people who ever, as history tells you, melted their church bells to supply them; and l, your general, en- trusted with tue command of the army embodied oi your sons, youv kiusmCn anl your neirhb0rs, do cIlt upon v)u to send your plantation bells to the naarcs, railroad depot, subject to my order, to be melted into cannon for the defense of your plantations.
 Who will not cheerfully and promptly send me his bells under such circumstances Be of good cheer, but time is precious.
 Signed C. T. BEAUREGARD,
 Official Gen. Commanding
 THoMAs JORDAN, A. A. Gen,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20
YANKEE rrrr.r.1,p !

SAJ h, Inc nnderslgned, having ftted n1 ir .ho
 " Journal Office, Little Rock, ArS ,' nal ,,,1 and splendid GUN SHOP, woud hereby noFfr tae ne ciHzens ot Little Rock and tho public eeet speed and in woIkmaR-like manasr. Weyi,i ,jsa do Confederate work We will cndearor n ,.i,,., satistactit to all who may please to eivansa II
 March l3, l562 COBB N RUDoIpH
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20

Co., D. c. CRoss-This gentleman had two severe attacks of pneumonia, but had recovered sufficiently to reach Memphis on his way to take command of his regiment. We learn from the Memphis Appeal of the l4th inst, that he has been prosirated the third time hy that disease, and is now quite i'll in that city. This is much to be regretted, as he IS an able officer and clever gentleman.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20

ng~ The ladies of the Soldiers Aid So, ciefg," are requested to meet at the Theatre Hal on Thursday morning, 10 o'clock, for few minutes only.
 By order of the President.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20
Burning Cotton.

We are glad to see the evidences of 8 deter imitation everywhere through the Confederacy to burn the cotton and tobacco on tue approach of the enemy. The Yankees have "pretty much quit" singing psalms to the dead union' and now aver they are fighting to get even.-- They know that their only resource to pay their enormous and growing debt, Is to seize upon the cotton and tobacco in the South. If we. de- stroy these it would be greater victory than to slay ten thousand thousand. TrumbuH, the mouthpiece of the administration, asserted that the real estate and personal property Of the South shoaid be made to pay the expenses oi the war. Not only the plantations, cotton and negroes, but the forty acre farms of poor men, their cows and horses must be taken. Rich and poor will suffer alike. Some of their military commanders, in order to obtain foothold pro- claim that they will respect private property, and there are fools found to believe them. It is not strange that the cats should play with the mice before deyouring them, but it is strange that the silly mice should believe they can escape Our planters will burn their cotton if the enc my approaches If there should be found one So recreant as to refuse to do this, lis neghbors should do 1t for him. h one way 1t can De done, if no other. Military commanders can order it done and send squad to carry the order into effect Perhaps no more acceptable gift could be given to the Confeleracy than thou sands of guns. What those guns would be to us, the cotton would beto the Yankees. Every l bale we allow to fall in their hands is giving them aid, comfort aud strength. Rather than 1 they should get 1t, we should burn the last flake. -----+s--cxrs-A~+---
 i SUsPEEDING SALES OF LAXDs.-Onc of the
 iiicuIt questions before the legislature IS the one presented as to the policy of closing the different land offices. The sales now are nearly half a million dollars worth a year, but the greater part of this is paid with so called reca nation labor. Suppose this law repealed and we may safely assume the sales will amount tc quarter of million year. Toese will ab> sorb war bonds and treasury notes, and keep uE the demand for State paper. On the other hand 1t is justly urged that if we sell these lands nov and bring new conGrmations into market, tha soldiers in service are deprived of tho chance tl secure homes, to ostain pre-enpton rights, and at the expiration Of the war will return to hrc lbe good lands all in the hands of the stay q
 homes. Either side of the Question s 3 strong one. We hope something may bodeyised So a
 to secure lands to the soldiers, and yet not les sen the demand for our State paper. The Ge
 neral Assembly has the matter before them anC we feel confident that the members will decidt it for the best
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20

E1 Johns College, a roan horse. I5tt k <sA hands high, natural pacer. or wears oII. 1~, saddle marks vey plain. A reward Of < q yv',Ik, paid for the apprehension of the thief. or el 'r1- the horse it delivered to the undersigned a R, ,.., Metre r. O., or at the Punk Livery St,b'e
 March 2J, Iol2 25* W. B. BARRON
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20

To ARMS All the able bodied are wanted to defend Arkansas soil. Rally to the aid of state and country, and report yourself for one years service to k. E. BEEBE,
 Camp Ashley.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20

The New Orleans Commercial suggests the organization of company Of sharp shooters G,r t4e pu7p,se of watching rivers. soch a system adopted in narrow rivers like White river or the Arkansas, would stop the progress of gun boats. No pilots couIl live to ascend the river, and places for the sharp shooters might be preparol on the river bank whe.e the shells of the enemy could not reach. Who will move in his matter?
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20

.'THE CRY IS STILL THEY COVE" ."-Intelli- ge'hce has been received in this city, that the enemy from six to ten thousand strong are ad. vancing upon Pocahontas. They were few days ago within twenty-five miles of that place and had burnt several mills, besides committing otier outrages.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20

SEWING THREAD.-Mrs. Wm. H. Field of this city, has presented us with spool of fine strong sewing thread, which was spun and woven by herself It is an excellent article, and proves that the ladies can and desire to be Independent of the Yankees
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20
Military Matters.

On the Cth of March the Confederate Senate confirmed the appointment of the following brigalier generals, from Arkansas: Thomas J. Churchill, Albert Rust and Patrick E. CIcburne. These Are aI good appointments. We see no confirmation of the report that E. ". Can't has been made ! brigadicr.
 There will De sharp work on the Potomac soon. Everything e,iuces preparations for bat tle on both sides,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20

Dorn was said to have had, with the portion of Pike's command and the Missouans, in all thirty or more regiments But if we remember these at best were only 800 strong, and deduct the sick and those off duty, we will have a bet ter idea of the force he had in the late battle.
 The gun factory at Holly Springs, Miss, wilt soon turn out loo guns day.
 Hindman's and Breckinridge's brigades are on march somewhere in Tennessee, but their destination is unknown.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20
March IS. | b2. Lieut. Col. C.

E Cy" In rep, lv d ol, patch by Gen. Ashley, the following was received:
 JACKSON, TENN, March IS, 1862. GEN. ". E. ASHLEY Plantation bells please ship to care of qua termaster New Orleans. T. JORDAN.
 4ct,ng Ajam.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20

Morgan's cavalry is playing the deuce with the led5rals ia Tennessee. Capt. Morgan, the man of dash, was wealthy citizen of Lexing~ ton, Ky, and equipped the company at his own expense. He dashe5 into Nashville now and then or cuts of scouting parties of the enemy, drives in their pjcket5 and keeps them in con stant alarm.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20

s1yA We take this occasion to express our thanks to those gentlemen in the west who have sent us telegraphic dispatches. We are under especial obligations, and 50 are our readers, to Gems. \. B. Pearce and G, ". Clarke. We hope to have it in our power to make return for their kindness.
 Some Of the subscribers to our telegrapbic bulletin sometimes complain that they miss get ting them for days at time. Very often it so happens hat tie wires are down for several con secutive days, and at other times nothing of any importance is received during the day The severe storm last week broke down the lines so that we were without dispatches from tLe west from Friday until Monday.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20
NOTICE.

The subscriber wishes forty or fifty Recruits.- Substance and transportation will be furnished to Island No. 10, Mississippi rv.r The enlistment will ex,tire at the time my battalion is out-say eight months The best guns will be furnished, and Arkansas will be more efectually deiendeo there, than at any other point, as the descent oi the Mi,sissirni liver opens Red, Arkansas aDC White rivers to the enem,'s gun boats
 will eo back about the 26th inst. Any person wishing to go, will let u.e know at Little Rock.
 FRANCIS A. TERRY,
 March I8 le62 Lieut. Col. c. S. A.
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LITTLE ROCK, MARCH 20, 1862

g9~ Shnplasters and change tickets cannot De received for subscriptions. They are entirely worthless to us unless redeemabe here.
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$50 REWARD.

Wanted to Hire 4 NEGRO BOY who understands Cookiro ! March % R. E. 'BFEBE
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20

One fact connected with the late battle in the west shows what disadvantages commanders labor under in managing new recruits. When it was determined to march to attack the enc. my, orders were given to the troops to cook six days rations. The old soldiers, who had seen service made up full haversacks of provisions, while the new volunteers cooked only enough to last them three or four days. The battle com menced on the fifth day, when the provisions of many of the men were exhausted. It is aston. iohine how much soldier has to learn and how much more provident and comfortable an old campaigner will be on the field thansa raw hand This Is one of many arguments why men should enlist for the war or for three years. Soldier. ing is a trade, not to be learned in day. and the more service soldier has seon the better is he prepared to see more.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20

The average strength of Confederate regi- ments does not exceed 800 men, while those of the enemy are full. Owing to our system of short enlistments want of camps of instruction, aud in some measure to d want of arms, our regiments are hurried of tothe field with bare legal complement of me1. This is one reason wby our armies are always oserastimated. Van
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20
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Mrs. Nancy Smith was recently elected Mayor Of Oskaloosa, h.. as democratic candidaLe, by majority of twenty one over the black republican candidate.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20

candidate.
 At Columbus the feierals seized all the sugar, molasses, tobacco, etc., they could fnd They paid no respect to private property. They openly avowed there that the South should be made to pay the expenses of the war, and no property of secessionists would be respected They consider Kentucky conquered. h Nashville and Carks- vile they profess to respect private property They have not got grip on the throat of Tennessee yet and are playing the honeyfu8lins game there.
 Counterfeit [. 5. treasury notes are iR circUla- tion in New York.
 The powder mill near New Orleans again blew up on the 10th inst. The machinery was com pletely rulned
 At Brownsville, Texas, all the cotton has been stored outside of the town, ready for the apphca ton of fire, if the federals should come.
 The federals are ascending. the Tennessee river in large force. Two fleets of gun boats and transports went up in one day. There were at least thirty vessels ia each fleet,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20
EEAD QCAE-l.-, ttrr,z RocE.
 March II. 1882

NENEEAL V.DEE.-- . All agents of the Coae3aaata States in ths State of Arkansas engaged in collecting guns for the Governmeal viii .orwar them to thi. point without a moments dea- Coapaaia. organizing for twelve monhs cgtho wor. must come provided with arms if Aoss5c
 X. RUST,
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20
E.zy-The C ,-s.ts of s.rn~Iav contained In

c@5@The Gazette of saturday contained he following:
 Geo. ALBERT Rvsr ha, ben resigned to duty in this State, and has issued the t,Toriar order. The people Qt Arkansas can uuw lo into the fight Q-ri-r 'e .der from their own State, one w4r,hY to lead where tseemen dare t1 tread:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-20

Counterfeit |. s. treasury notes are R crcula- ton in New York.
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DIED,

!. a.s4 l. years. i months and 70 days, Of A
He, gone, he's gone from our embrace,
For God! in love, has T1 call called him home
SAT-. afr i, Heaven. there "a wat
Together there wen ever live
With Christ forever more.
ON the st instspt, at O clock O. IN CT SLAVES
his age.
afternoon al clock, .ror his ate rssdence on
street south, between 18th and nth >ts.
On the morning Of the ST., instant. HARRY, only
SON of Henry and Mary c, McLau ghlin, aged 2
The friends Of The family fully iny tied
the residence of his grandfather. G W Kesting,
to-norro" morning al 10 o clock. (Inte.)
x SS h she BORE ss t Afs p Mrs
SARAH 4. GOi. DSBoROUiiH, in the 9TH year Of
her age. None knew her but to Low her
He Fl ENDS and acquaintance are respectfully
invited to attend her funeral, on Thursday after
near 18th.
On the morning Of the 18th inst. at nal: past two
ne GEoRGE w. nn IN tss I'D
year Of his age May he rest in peace
HIS funeral will take place on TOMORROW Thurs
bis step-father. Mr. Fades on 18th Street. between
ana 9; his friends ana thoss OF the family are
On the 8th instant OF scarlet fever, after short
saa Rsirt fl nsss MHH2S GkSCs iaiant
aged = months and y DAYS
Funeral to take place from Inc residence of her
parents. No $50, ON the corrcr of Third and
SITS, to morrow 1t half past O'Clock
Accidentally shot at L. s. Test Battery Fox this
morning, "M. L. DYKES, aged 10 years, month
and II days.
His friends d relatives are inrited to attend hi
funeral from his late residence, corner nth and VI
SITS, 10 morrow tThursGiayi cvrling al o clock
On the sth inst, of sc4rle' fever, at clock =,
LAC RIA II. eldest dau .hter uf Elias T. and Laura
Barnes. aged years and 3 months
Children. behold As you pass by,
AsyOu are now, once |,
As Am now so you must be:
Therefore pre- pare to follow me.
Her funeral will take place to-anrrow. 9th in q.
at 10 o'clock from the residence OF her parents on
9th st. east, between and c, Capitol Hill.
On the I'd instant, after short iilness FRANCIS
SIEGEI, the son of A. L. L. and Clsrrie Foan>.
aged months and 2 days.
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ACC9fONHNIiE.
+, GREEN 4 WILLIAMS. Anc,,onrer

ID aucttoceers.
rIN!J ST. ELS SALE r, virtue of led az tru.t
4 from James Lamb and wife, heairing date the
90 day Of Missy. 1859. and of record in Ebrr J. A. s
ceids f.r Ws-hingi..a county, n, C., We iii .T-r
al Auction. On Men DAf, the eth day Of oetvb-r
ls:, At 2, m, the premises all Of Lot No. I ct
Charles J, Uhimsn's subdivision, of the original
Lot-Nc. and =, land being the corner lotJ in
Of the said square. ..-
The terms e< sale. cash The FERNS must he
complied With within Eve days after safe. other
wise the proeerty viii he resold after weeks
not!ce al the * and cost Of the trst purchaser.
This rrcperty l. at the coIner VI eth street east
iOfIS +. DOM,
C. NJ. MCGPItFS. Trustees
90 eeSdS GREEN WILLIAMS Aucts
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