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Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02
Ree'r Eastern District cf Ark.
LAKE VILLAGE. ARk., Dec. II, 1861.

LAKE VILLAGE, ARk Dec II, 1861.
 DEAR SIR-When I wrote you some ten days aro. cave you all the information that l could then think of. Since that time have recollected that Ihave in yy possession memorial of several distinguished Texans, Bowie, Crocket, Bonhan and Travis. bis piece of Alamo Stone inscrib- cd with the name of those distinguished martyrs in the cause Of Texan liberty. Unfortunatei!, however, it has an inscription CD it which shall cbaI ye if ever become the owner of 1t. 1t has inscribed on it, "Nobt ! Walker, 'the distin- guished friend of Texas" an ashamed to con
 fess that was once the friend of this same Root. J. Walker He is a native of Pennsylvania. lie was nourished into life by the State of Missssppi' ard owes to her everything that he is-all his re- nogn. He is now acting the traitor, not only 10 Texas and Mississippi, but to the Confederate States, for have seen what purported to De q speech of his urging old Lincoln to prosecute this unholy war and bring t 10 close as soon as pos sible lie is, of couIse, in the worst sense an alien enemy,'' and every thing that belongs to him ought to be sequesterea. If l should be for tunete enough to become the purchaser of this
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02
Proclamation by the Governor.

S T A T + o F A R K A N s A S. To All TO WHOM THESE SHALL coNE-Greeting: WHEREAS, In compliance with law an cleo
 w ton was held on the first Wednesday of November, A. D. 1861, in the lst, 2d, Sd and 4th Congressional Districts of this State for the cleo ton in each of said Districts of Representative to represent the State of Arkansas in the House of Representves of the Congress of the Confederate States of America, for and during the ter of two years, which will commence with the 18th day of February, A. D. 1862, and end with the l7th day of February A. D. 1864, and will embrace the first Con- gross of the Confederate States; And whereas from the returns of said election file in the office of the Secretary of State, it appears that in said First Congressional District the following named persona to-wit:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02
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We have before us the biennial report of the comptroller ,f Texas. for the years l860-'6l. Our sister State took the lead of Arkansas from the stars.g and has kept it, She went into the old Union with great advantages, such as the ownership of her lands and provision for the pay ment of her debt. The gap between the pros perity of the two States has been gradually les sened within the last ten years until Arkansas is fast coming up by her side. The two States have much n common, and in spirit of gene- rous rivalry we propose to compare their pre- sent positions in some respects.
 Texas, with her cheap and fertile lands offered great inducements to settlers. Those superior inducements however brought good deal of population that she might well have spared.- Yankee spectators bought up large tracts of land and colonized them with a population from the northern States and from Europe. These were more or less tinged with abolitionism which it required several years residence in the South to remove. However, such has been the force of truth and the wise policy of her rulers that this element, if it exists at all is so sub dued as to be harmless.
 Taking the report before us as guide and using round numbers, we find the value of taxa ble property to be three hundred millions of dollars That of Arkansas Is one hundred and siy xiv millions
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02

All persons ceimng the right of preenpton, either bJ reclamation otherwise upon sny of the swamp and Over flowed Lands embraced the foregoing list are hereby requested to forward within sixty days from and e date of this notice prove their preemptions and pay r the All lands conrmed to the State, which shall not have been purchased with money or located with Swamp Land Scrip, Auditors certificate or Arkan- War Bonds by empton within sixty days from the ts notice will be sold offered at public sale to the h hest bidder by the State Land Agent of the Bates vile DistIc at his office, in the town of acksonport be tween hourso 10 o'clock in the forenoon and o'clock afternoon of the first Monday after the expiration of sixty day allowed pre- empors within which to establish their pre- captions and for their lands being the Third dag of March, A lS62, and to continue from day to day until all the said lands shall have been sold or offered for se
 Lands within six miles of any naygable stream will not be sold pAbic private sale for less than seventy five and lands than six miles from any nayi gable will not De sold for less than fifty cents acre. payable in specie Swamp Scrip receivable by law for Lands in the Batesviile District.
 Given under my hand Land Agent for the Datesyite District this the list day of January, A. D. 1862
 All of the above described Lands are North of the Line and part East and part West the 5h principal meridian. ". M STEEL,
 As Stats Ldnd Agent for the Batescille District.
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02

OUR LITTLE ROCK PAPERs.-We notice in the True Democrat of last week in reply to some very sensible remarks of the Washington Telegraph a liberal and high toned disclaimer of any wish to organize, parties on the old issues that existed before our separation from the northern States The past is to be buried, and all are to unite, head, heart and hand, in devising and establishing new and more glorious nationality than the world has hitherto seen. This is right and in chriStain spirit We rejoice to hear journal occupying the position, and having the weight of the True Democrat, speak out in this way.
 In the same paper We further notice an article from the Gazette-a nice paper with which VIC don't exchange from no fault of ours. With the connections in regard to which the sediment is given out, that we wish to notice, we have nothing to do, and no remark 70 make of them. But we should be much rerniss in our duty as 3 christain journalist not to hail with pleasure 6 view put forth by the editor of the Gazette He declares that he will not accept a challenge to fight d,-sl. ard denouncas 1t as . relic of the dark ages Now every one that knows the editor of the Gazette, will grant that it requires greater effort on his part to refuse, than to accept, challenge, for his courage and manliness are of the high est order. We are glad to see duelIing, therefore get such branding from Q source where courage is unquestionable; and be- lieve that all truly brave men will sustain the editor, in his course, in refusing to en- gage in an act of palpable murder. As to his course in the matters involved, we have nothing to say-as we do not nieddle with such affairs. But he has displayed noble moral courage in refusing the challenge to mortal combat.-- OnchAa Cowerence Jour nol
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02
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g@~ See advertisement of State Female Col lege, Memphis, Tenn. The importance of fe, male education is more palpable than ever, from the circumstances that now surround us, and we are pleased to note the efforts of teachers to keep up good schools for the purpose Let no man neglect the education of his daughters at this tine, for upon them will devolve, more than eysr, the education cf the coming generation.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02
Carriers Address for 1862.

Since last the Carrier brought his humble lay, A year of storm and strife has pass'd away A nation has been born-and angry war
 Rages at once, on mountain, plain and shore. From where Missouri rolls her turbid tide, To where Potomacs waters smoothly glide,- Where fair Virg gna's mountains rise to view And stretch across the heav'ns their lines of bue- kentucky's garden land of hill and lea, And the grand hills of brave old Tennessee; On these swords flash, and ev'ry hill and glen, Re-echoes to the tramp of armed men; At each the foes at bay, where freenen stand Shield locked in shield, patriotic band, Fighting for liberty, for home and hearth, For all that men hold dear and prize on earth. And though the tyrant summons from afar, His serts and minions for this cruel war, Strong in their numbers, panoplied in steel, And fired with hate demons only feel, When met by freedoms sons they basely cower And courage leaves them at the trying hour; They break, they fly, when met by battles shock, As the wave breaks upon the crested rock
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02
r.e4.nr from Gen. R. II. etaines.
LITTLE RocK, ARK:, Dec. 27, 1861.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK, Dec. 27, 1861. EDmoa TRUE DENocRAr-
 The enclosed report made to me under the net of the Congress of the Confede.ate States by Gen. R. M Gaines of Lake Village Ark, ot memo alofdistingusbcd American citizens who engaged in the Texan Independence at an early day, you are at liberty to publish in the columns of your usccul and widely circulated paper Its pubilca- ton will meet the appreciation of Gen. G.
 Very resnectfullv.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02

" Alamo Stone,' I shall have inscribed on the reverse side " Robt. J. Walker, the distinguished traitor to Texas. Mississippi and the Confederate States, I66l."
 Very resp ectfully yours,
 R. NJ. GAINES.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02
N o TIC FL

TT9IfE Election for Directors of the Little Rock Gas Com E pany for the ensuing year will be held on Monday Jan uary 6th. at 10 A. , at the office of the company. Dec. 26, 'd1 2t k. L. SLAUGHTER Snp't HALL or PATTERSON LoDaE, No. H. of F. < A. NJ. . regular meeting of this odge Dec Tth l861 JOHN IA SMIrG and STEPHEN P PEAECE expelled from all the benefits of Masonry Done by order of the Lodge
 A. J. LEONARD, IT. J. Attest:
 parrr-vax
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02

-Gs- The legislature has passed stay aw. We need one down this way, although there is but little disposition to stay here. If the enemy will only stay away, however, we shall have no fear of an e.recutioa- Galuestoa Ciu{tan.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02

gg- An old maid, who has her eyes q little sideways on matrimony, says the curse of this war is, that it will make so many widows, who will be fierce to get married, and who know how to do 1t, that modest girls will stand no chance at al."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02
Gen. Mcclellan is 8 years of age.

Matamoras has lately been the theatre of 9 severe battle. Caraval attacked the city and Garcia defended it. The latter was strongly en- trenched in the plaza, but Carjaval was making steady progress towards the heart of the city, good part of which had been destroyed. Hur~ rah for Carjavall
 Regular steamers leave England for the |. s. on the first, tenth and twentieth days Of each month, and are from ten to twelve days making the trip.
 The Goliad Texas, Messenger announces the arrival of jr000 pounds of rife powder from Mexico.
 The copper mines of the South are capable of producing G,0OO pounds of copper day. From the copper pyrites sulphur and sulphuric acid is made in large quantities.
 The federal general, Haeck, in command at St. Louis, having been rapped on the knuckles for refusing to welcome every stray negro that his men could find, has become alarmed and is now trying to atone for his weakness by acts of cruelty that are atrocious. Among these is an order requiring every male inhabitant of St. Louis to enrol his name in the home guard and take the oath of allegiance to the Gorilla. A number of tories Having fled from the wrath of Price and being in St. Louis destitute, Haleck has selected such citizens as are supposed to sympathize with the South and assessed them in enormous sums for the support of the tories and their families. He has also quartered troops and tory families in the houses of many of the citizens. We know something of this Halleck, by reports from persons who were acquainted with him in California. He is noted and des- perate gambler, reckless and depraved, utterly destitute of principle and fit tool of Cameron.
 No doubt the bcat artilerist in either service is the Confederate General, Bragg. In the late affair atPensacoa every shot told. The reports of the enemy admit that the guns at Fort McRae and other forts were handled with a precision that was astonishing. The vessels were dam aged and drew off in a sinking condition, and even Fort Pickens was badly damaged.
 The Linoolnites are bragging loudly ofanother capture. IL was that ofa lady who was attempt ing to get within the Confederate lines clad Tn a petticoat lined with sewing silk. What mser- able wretches they are to hrag of such feat as seizing an unarmed woman and insulting her by such a search!
 $500 federal troops are in the hospitals at St. Louis. The black measles is the prevailing disease.
 The legislature of Texas changed the names of the counties of Cass aud Buchahan, to those of Davis and Stephens,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02
Hot. them Out.

FAYETTEVILLE, ARK, Dec. 9, 1861. EDITOR TRUE DEmoCRAT-
 Among a vast multitude of changes in the Con- federate States. to render complete and eternal separation from the free negro States of Lncoln's domniOns, there is one class have never seen men, toned by the press, and to which, through your paper and such others az may copy this note, l would respectfully call the attention of each of our State Legislatures It is this: to change the name of every town and county in each of the Confede rate States, which may have been given in honor of northern man who nov sustains this vandalic war upon our liberties; am D be5tOw in lieu thereof the names of patriots who have tallen or may fall in defence of our sacred cause. In my own State (Texas) would change, in th.s category, the names of the counties of Cass BuctanaR, and perhaps, others In Arkansas sucn names as Fan Buren, etc. In Missouri such a. Czss, Phelps, Dongias, and many others. Let these detested names be plotted from our maps and those of deceased pa triots and heroes assume their places. The sug gestion carries with it the argument. To retain these names is humiliatng. Against the change there can be no reasonable objection.
 Yours, etc., J, II. B., of Texas
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02
At Bethel. the invader

-D-- At Bethel, the invader
 Advanced in heavy force, And scornfully and proudly,
 Came onward in his course, But brave Magruder, meeting him, Routed him foot and horse. In each sllirmish and in each battle, They retreated in disgrace;- When they heard the musket's ratte,- When the cannon brought to face,- Like stampede of wild cattle, They backward fled apace. They tested southern courage, They tasted southern steel; The trying hour of conflict
 Did their cowardice reveal, And in nothing could they beat us, But in tieetneSs of the heel. Repulsed on the peninsula,
 Beaten at ev'ry post The great Virginia traitor
 Gather'd mighty host, While On to Richmond" was the cry, And loud the brae and boast. But Beauregard stood ready,
 Round him his gallant braves While proudly the invader came With hirelings and with slaves,- Thousands of whom were doomed to fill Di'honor,5.s M graves They came in all their pomp and power Ger fair Virsinia's hills, Where southern hearts are beating high, Where southern valor thrills Where patriotism nerves each arm, And every bosom fills. Then thunder forth the cannon, And loud the volleys roar, And shout and groan and cry went up From bright Potomac's shore And the green earth was crmsoned With the invaders gore. They turn-they Ay-in terror,
 In mortal fear and pain,- They stop not for their wounded They trample on their slain,- 4 rabbe and a rout, they fly
 From dread Manassas plain. At Oak Hills fora longer time
 And stoutly did they fight; But all in vain their stratagem, Their numbers and their might, And there, again, the victory
 Was given to the right, At ont,-Leesburg,- Where e'er we've met the foe, Their boasted strength has vanished, Their pride was humbled low,- They quailel before the patriots arm, Or sank beneath his blow.
 -O- Ten millions of brave and fearless race Can never be subdued or made to yield; Dangers they laugh at and all odds they face, While T just cause shall be their strength an
 shield, Thrice is he armed. whate CT his foeman's might Who for his native land and home doth fight. Whether or long or short this var shall be, Is for our wouid-be-conquerOrs to say; From their accursed yoke we will be tree,- Released forever from a tyrant's eway;- Let them admit this and the war will cease, If not, we must fight on and conquer peace. When next the Carrier strings his careless rhymes And greets you on happy New Years morn, He hopes iAslll be in flush and peaceful times, When the Coniederacy, 80 lately born, Among earth's nations shall have Zen Ter stand Andpeace and plenty shall smile o'er our land.
 CARRIER.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02
Cure for Chronic Sore Ewes.

rEyE undersigned is In possession of infalibe remedy A for all of Sore Eyes He proposes to cure the ot Chronic Sore Eyes and where patient placed under his and ba directions complied ath
 no aare no pay as my motto is to give satisfaction all for their money
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02
Strayed or Stolen

uyRON the undersigned on the 18th inst. light A.
 E Bay Horse blaze face, reached mane three /kA9I
 white feet five six years old, had piece of cotton rope around his neck liberal reward will be paid for his de- livery to at Little Rock for any informoon SO that may get him. J. VI. A. MCKNIGHT.
 Dee 26. lS6l If.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02

Rg- A Coon SPEcULAroN.-Be useful to yourself and others. See advertisement of Mrs. Narcissa Williams in another col umn.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02

It isascertained that the Yankees are working their stolen negroes in South Carolina, like mill or drar horses. They work them in the cotton fields sll day and iron them at night to prevent their ecape to their masters.
 The of the Confederate States has enough sulphur to meet its wants for two years. All manufactured will go to supply pri. vate demands. Large quantities are required in the process of sugar making in Louisiana.
 In the federal army the Colonels appoint or have the nomination of the sutler to their regi ments It has leaked out that the colonels will not nominate or appoint sutler unless the lat ter will agree to divide the proftsl Yankee all over and sensible to the last.
 Since the affair of the Trent, the West India, Mail Company of England have sent orders to their agents not to permit Yankee steamers to have any more coal
 Old Wool, at Fortress Monroe, says that the campaign will be over in three weeks. Some strange ideas get through wool sometimes, and this is an instance of very erroneous idea coming through Wool.
 An accurate estimate of all the cotton cap- tured by the federals at Port Royal, is made at 800 bales
 The Charlestonians have come to the conclu- sion that the great fire was the result of an ac- cident Bat it. is singular fact that on the same night Montgomery and other southern cities were set fire to, in as many as two or three places at time.
 The Chicago Tribune says that five thousand acres in Illinois will be planted with cotton next spring. IL does not say how many orange trees will be set out or whether they intend to have and pine apple orchards.
 Gov. Magofin of Ky. has weakened in the knees and put himself under the protection of the Louisville Journal.
 The Confederate Senators from Florida are James M Baker and A. K. Maxwell.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02

Dssy~ See advertisement of new confirmation of swamp land in the Batesville District.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02
New Confirmation of Swamp and Over
 flowed Lands in the Batesville District.

RJ OFFICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That additional con E frmation of Swamp and 0verfowcd Lands has baen
 made the Satc of Arkanas in the counties hereinafter named in the Batesville District-to-wit:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02

The Confederate Senators from Florida are James NJ. Baker and A. E Maxwell.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02

Gov. Magofin of Ky. has weakened in the knees and put himself under the protection ot the Louisville Journal.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02

The Fredericksburg (ya.) Recorder tells us of new kind of masked battery. The editor says that Col. Bate. Of the second Tennessee regiment, had gun carriage loaded with fodder so as to appear to be cart loaded. The trap was set and the marauding Yankees seeing what they supposed to be a load of fodder sent com pany of soldiers to steal it. When near enough the |" fodder stack" opened on them. Just think of the constarnaton of the thieves when the grape shot came among them and fancy how the dirt flew!
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02
Graves, Post Office, Hampstead county, Ark.

THIS is to certify that two years ago. acquainted with Messrs Butcher and Park, and that they both afflicted with the form of granulated Sore Eyes and that had decided that all treatment unnecessary from their had conditions and that according to my Inowlere have of the treatment it Is altogether ssfo and efcient would advise all those similarly affected to like treatment. D h hAfNEs'
 Hampstead county. Ark, Oct. Ed, lS5l
 Dec 26, 1861. 12m-%.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02

Total. .. 3459l3238645 457a 523 39 2O7lo And in the Third Congressional District the following named persons received the number of votes set under their names to-wt:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02
Good references given by addressing me at Moscow Hemp st.ad country Ark CYRUS ". BUTCHER,

THIS certify that have been afflicted with ganna- ted Sore Eyes for two years, and my vision was obscure that could not tell horse from COW the dis tance of twenty steps and after l commenced using Mir c. w. Butchers remedies and placed myself under his treatment took my gun eight days after the treat instituted and killed squirrel and that since that entirely relieved from all acute and unpleasant symptoms have been able to see as -d as could. would therefore take pleasure In recom- aending all those who singularly afflicted to try hs remedies and treatment without hesitation, believing 1t to he the most effective remedy now in use.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02

To show the spirit that animates the women of the South, contrasted with that which ami mates the women of the North, we cite one fact. There are, say, two millions of housewives of the South to five millions at the North The latter living in colder climate are more largely provided with blankets. call was made on both sections for blankets for their troops. The southern matrons stripped their beds, opened their wardrobes and nearly million of blankets were sent to the patriots. And these noble hearted women knew our ports were blockaded, that there was but little wool in the South and that 1t may be years before their blankets could be replaced.
 The northern housekeepers, with their vast store of blankets, with open ports, supply of wool and factories in operation, in response to a like call, have only given, according to the Cincinnati Times. $500 blankets to their sol diers! What contrast.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02

The Chicago Tribune says that five thousand acres in Illinois will be planted with cotton next spring. IL does not say how many orangetrees will be set out, or whether they intend to have and pine apple orchards.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02

It isascertained that the Yankees are working their ssolen negroes in South Carolina, like mill or drav horses. They work them in the cotton fields sl day and iron them at night to prevent their escape to their masters.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02

Old Wool, at Fortress Monroe, says that the campaign will be over in three weeks. Some strange ideas get through wool sometimes, and this is an instance of very erroneous idea coming through Wool.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-01-02

The egevernment of the Confederate States has enough sulphur to meet its wants for two years. All manufactured will go to supply pri- vate demands. Large quantities are required in the process of sugar making in Louisiana.