Washington telegraph., 1862-03-12
rcorre.pondence Of the Telegraph
I,rrLc Rock. Narch 5, 1S62-

LITTLE Rock. yarch 5, 1867
Editor Telegraph: The excitement that eh
listed ia our community and the genera ~
terest manifested b. our citizens. previous 20
my leaving home on the I'd inst- as % 'he
militia movements, induced me immediate'v
on nv arrival here TO try and ascertain Whas
would be required by the powers that DC iroh'
the lst brigade. The western brigade Enuer
Gen. Burrow. is mt this time in service, ana
with the Confederate army at Boston Mountain.
The 81 brigade, embracing this Po-tion Q
country, is in camp awaiting orders But the
aspect Of affairs in the Northwest have as
sumed n much more favorable appearance-
the imme date danger that 20 greatly threatehed
Us but a short time since has passed--the In
yading enemy showing more disposition to re-
tire than advanc. further ut this time The
Ist brigade will scarcely therefore, DC ini-
mediately called cot, either for active service
or camp duty; but from the disposition manl-
tested by the Governor and Military Board, !
am assured that invasion will be repelled, and
If necessar- all the force aud power Of the State
will be used How long our present security
confidence in its duration. Every part Of our
Northern line il now tbreatened-the enemy
are there at every point, and may move upon
| Us at any moment. Our army force Tor SO e1-
| tended n line is small, and our security will
depend IN uch upon the militia To be watch
ful. vigilent and prepared is therefore our
highest duty-not to be neglected on any ac-
count Come what will, cost what il may. this
,lastardiy foe must be repulsed and slaughtered
or driven from our State. Arkansas is free,
and her soil must not be polluted by the tread
OF hired mercenarics, seeking to subyert her
| institutions and subjugate her children. The
| companies now being organized must be com
| pleted aud that at once-they must get ready
| and move forward without delay, that the re-
| ouisition of Gen. Van Dorm be filed by rolun-
| teers, not DRAFTED MEN This i would urge
upon our people by every consideration, and
10 trust that they will respond. Soldiers the
| country must and will have, quietly II We can,
forcibly if we must Let no personal prefer
ence, private interest. nor position seeking
ambition, clog our patriotism or mar the good
work. but every one, with his shoulder to the
wheel, exert his utmost strength to relieve
his country's perilous condition The country
wants men-fghting men-the men want officers
to guide and direct their efforts Alright 1he
law provides that the men shall be able bodied
capable OF bearing arms; let them provide that
their officers be equally effective IN tempera-
nent, capacity and military skill These things
being done, the dreadful necessity OF calling
the militia from their homes, at this al i'm
purtant season when so much depends upon
their labor and exeTticns there Will be avoided;
but neglect il, and woe and misery will a.
assuredly follow : day will follow night The
requisiiiVn of Gen. Van Dorm being filled, ths
remainder Of our militia forces should be vigi-
LIANT and actively preparing for every emergen-
cy. Regiments battaiioLs aud companies
oiicercd with our best men, active and intel
| ligent who know their duty and will perform IT
| All arms and implements Vi warfare should bs
put in the best possible order and kept fo
| instant service. Vigilance u the price vi hb
| erty and If We would be free-if woul'
continue these political blessi g brqueathe'
to u. by our revolutionary fathers let us be ul
and doing, discharGng our every duty viii
faiIhfulIeSs an alacrIty. War news will b
meagrc hereafter, OWING tO restrictions uPot
its publication
With respect, truly,
) BENZ. r. JET, SR.
Legislature met at 10 A. VI. Senate s.
House ID. House met again at 3-21 present
several have since came in: may posSibty
yet a quorum by the last of the week Senate
most doubtful.
Bob Carrigan will be appointed Commissary
Agent for Camp Washington.
In all certificates of purchase by army ofi
GERS or agents IT Is absolutely necessary tina
the certifca.e specify the article, purchaser
and price, and lie endorsed BY the payee. IL
Confederate certificates the same. and must b'
/ nth