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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-05-14

THE ENEMY's POSITION On YORK RIVER,
VIRGINIA. resident near West Point, on
York river, communicates to the Montgomery
AdUerttS er a description of the localities which
the recent movements of the enemy have brought
into notice. West Point, to which the Federal
gunboats have penetrated, is at the head OF York
river and the mouth of Pamunkey river, aud Is
the terminus Of a recently constructed railroad
from Richmond to York river. The river is here
halt d mile wide, with a depth of water OF 80
feet at high tide. Gunboats drawing nine feet
water can thence navigate the Pamunkey to the
railroad bridge at White House" only twenty
three and q half miles from Richmond. 1t is at
this point, it is supposed, that the Potomac and
peninsula columns of the enemy will cOncen-
trate their joint advance upon Richmond and
prepare to give battle to the Confederate army.
Thus they viii probably again have the advan-
tage of the cooperation of their gunbOats, and a
chance to escape without destruction if de-
feated.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-05-14

e Remember that Friday, the 18th inst, is
the day set apart by President Davis for fasting
and prayer.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-05-14

~The Springfield (llL) Journal, speaking
of the plot for a stampede Of Confederate pris-
oners at Camp Douglas, says that a similar STAN
pede of prisoners was baked the other night at
Camp Butler. They were to rush upon the
guard, and having subdued them, take the risk
OF being shot down by chance marksmen, if dis
covered. Whatever the details Of the plan were,
Col Morrison discovered them, and, by greatly
strengthening the guard, prevented its execu-
ton. Says the same paper: The fence is now
about completed around the quarters, and the
secesh prisoners will not now find it rs easy to
elude the vigilance of the sentries."
FEDERAL PRTSoNERs-About 500 Federal
prisoners, under escort ola detachment of Con
federate troops, arrived at Columbus, Georgia,
Saturday afternoon, by two trains, and left the
same night for Macon, where provision has been
made for their confinement until paroled or ex-
changed, as the authorities may determine.
They belonged to Prentiss' brigade, and were
captured with that officer at the battle OF Shiloh.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-05-14
IMPORTANT FROM PENSACOLA
DESTRUCTION OF THE NAVY YARD
AND FORTS!

Fort Piekeus "Opens the BOnlbRrdment !
The FederaEs Demand frs Surrender Of
fke CIfgg
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03
FOR GOVERNOR, HARRIS ELANAG CHIN |,
OF CLARE COUNTY


 G We authorized to announce Tfios a diE as,iy as a candidate for the House of inc General iiy from the county Pulaski, at the general etc'io III
 ag- We are authorized to announce STEPHEN DHAoSi m candidate to represent Saline county n the lower of the General Assembly. ,
 y- We are authorized 10 announce Joe1ftl WELL candidate for the state senate p d d pnIas t tbe election held the first Monday "l octope n szg- WILLIAM v. HUTT $ ! candidate loc County Ifea surer the October eleeticn
 pa a,nonnce my name as candidate for reelection to e office of Judge of 9th circuit composed Of the on ,I,; " D' JNO. J. CLENDENlN. - r I n cRp1,S is q candidate for reelection to 4bd of ndge of the Circuit cf the sixth judicial district Election lst Monday ill October, leo2
 ss- We are authorized to announce ISAAC y" shiIH as csnddss for the State for the district composed oi inc counties of Clark Pike and Polk at the next octope election. ~ ss We are authorized to announce JOHN BRisbiS as a candidate for Clerk of the County anu anu n otnher Pulaski county, the election to be held III oc1oDe
 f1- We are authorized to announce JAS. " MATHEWS ss candidate represent Pulaski county III the next Legislature, al tine October electlon'
 egg- We are authorized to announce TI0s II. WALKER as candidate Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts of puask county the election to be held m OctoDe next k5y- We are authorized to announce JACOB ASH as a for Clerk o the Circuit and County Courts o Pulaski county, at the October election.
 s9- We are authorized to announce THOMAS PAEsi-L as candidate for Treasurer of Pulaski county at the Oc'o Der election.
 sss- We are authorized to announce NJ. EASTMAN as candidate for County Judge at the October election
 ss-We are authorized to announce J. M GILES as candidate for Sheriff of Pulaski county at the oc'op ton.
 EDITOR TRUE DENocEAT-
 Please announce my q candidate for the office o Prosecuting Attorney for the Fifth Judicial District of the State Arkansas composed of the counties cf Daas o Spring Sane Prairie Conway and Pulaski at the eiecton to be held lst Monday in October P. JORDAN
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03

never existed; and would have plotted out ali off cials under it, but for the saving contained in the schedule. The new constitution operates not upon the past, but for the future. The governor may make his mind perfectly easy, that if he should be elected in 1862, and again in l866 the two years he has already been in office will not be counted against him.
 But we must have done with the circular, though our unpleasant task. is not finished. We confess our inability to do justice to such conglomeration of absurdities. Next to the governor himself the greatest of inhictions is the circular. We wish him no greater punishment than to beseohdemned for the rest of his days, to sweat oyersconstitu- tiOn al 1nra astOnS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03
THE N E w s

The telegraph column in paper of this week will be found highly interesting. It will be seen that our armies, everywhere, on the advance. In Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri, the movements are all forward. The latest reports here are that len. Ranes has captured Springfield, Mo, with l500 prisoners, arms, ammunition, etc., and is pushing on to Lexington; that the capture of Buel's army is confirmed, and the federals were preparing to evacuate Memphis. The federal army was retreating from Virginia, swearing terribly that they would soon make stand and fight des- perately. Morgan is in Kentucky. Forrest is in or about Nashville. The forts on the Cumberland and Tennessee, are again in our possession and as Richie of the Richmond Enquirer wont to say: sour skies are bright and brightening.''
 To add to Mir. Lincoln's troubles, he has an other alttle rebollon' on his hands The Indians in the north west are up in arms. To suppress them he will have to take some of the Kansas troops and has al. eady sent several regiments from St. Louis This 6f> in the rear of the foe will re- leve the patriots of BIis souri
 On the coast matters wear promising aspect. From hints in the Mobile paners, and misglylngs in the northern press, we IL look for a str in that quarter.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03
Members of the Military Board.

Two members of the Military Board of Arkan- sas are to be elected, at the general election in October next Dr. L. D. Hill and Col. c. w. Board, the present incumbents, have very generally given satisfaction. It is due to them to state that the governors proclamation, threatening sepera ton from the Confederate States, and calling for troops and assuring them they should not be con- scripted, though signed by him President of the Military Board was issued without their knowledge or approbation They could never have approved that treasonable act. Col. Board and Dr. Hill are patriots whose whole hearts are in the cause. They have no particular ambition to be continued IS members of the Board, but, we doubt not, would serve if elected, and make efficient members too.
 We observe that Judge Hubbard, of Hempstead county, as also Judge Floyd, of Johnson county, have been recommended fer the pogitiou. All of these gentlemen competent, and the voters should select from those whose names are before them, two to fill this important and responsible position,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03

phe Cairo Gazette has an account of the visit of B Confederate partsans under the command of Capt. Hollis to the steamer sandy Valley, then at the Curlew coal mines, on the Ohio river. They boarded the vessel, searched for federal property. found none, took 9 drink and smoke and told the officers of the boat that they intended to offer no violence to any boat engaged in legitimate trade, but that govern ment property could not be aoated on the Ohio rivar
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03
rmnortant frou1 the Cherokee Nation.

Below is information of the most gratifying character from the Cherokee Nation. We are, at last, rid of John Ross and his abolition advisers and associates, and now have true man at the head of the Cherokee people. There is no better or truer man than Col. Stand Waite. We rejoice that the Cherokees appreciate him.
 Of F. c. Boudinot, delegate to Congress, it is unnecessary for us to speak. For some time assis- tant editor of this paper, he is well known to most of our readers He isa of clear intellect and an open, generous nature. He is now the Major of Col. Stand Watie's regiment of Confederate troops.
 The following is from the Ft. Smith Bulletin;
 The people of the Cherokee Nation have exer cised the ght of all freemen-they have reorgan ized their government which John Ross would have |" sold to the Dutch" We now know who our friends are-all honor to Stand Waite and his associates-the people of the South will sustain and uphold him.
 The people of the Cherokee Nation have elect ed for principal chief, Stand Waite; assistant principal chief, Samuel Taylor; treasurer, Stephen Foreman; delegate to Congress, F.. C. Boudinot.
 We will publish in our next, the ordinance pass ed by the conyention-and also the message of the chief.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03
Administrators Sale

NJ0TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That will, on the 1gtH ddy of Sptem6er 1862 offer for sale a Public Auction. the highest bidder the late residence John w dom, decd miles north of Little Rock the personal of said deceased consisting of horses cattle large lot ho sheep, wagons buggy, set of blacksnith toO mill stand farming tools household and kitchen frni- ure, etc. etc Also the growing crop. TERMS OF SALE-A credit of twelve months will ha given all dollars bond with sufficient curity will be required.
 JOSEPH CASTLING, Adm'r
 of the Estate of J. W. PuriOE, decd August 2T, 1862. 2w
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03
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On the llth ult. the federal gunboat Sumter got aground at Bayou Sara, La. The Confed- federates demanded her surrender, but having no artillery the federal crew and officers got off in transport. The Confederates took large amount of medicines and stores from, and then set fire to, the boat. Next day the Yankees came back with land force to get revenge but were whipped off.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03

DIED-In this county on the 18th of Aug, le62 Mrs. JANE PuRDoh, consort of the late John w. Purdom. INDFXFn August 1869, in the 9th year of her age, Miss M. T. THRAiLKILL. step daughter of w.. B. and NJ. Wheeler.
 On the 27th July, 1862 at the Chickaah Mills, in Yell county, Ark, HORACE RANDOLPH, only child of E. c. and CorneIia E. Callier, aged 1 years, Ii months and } days. His little white head and laughing voice is seen and heard no more about the orchard and barn yard-he sleeps with his brother on the hil
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03
Clippines and Comments

We clip the following from the Gazette of this city;
 In conversation with gentleman from ! White river, the other day, we learned that Mr. | ". Peebles, of Aberdeen, was taken by Col ] Fitch's command, when he was up White river, and has probably been murdered by his order since being taken prisoner Mr. r. was in the ! Confederate service, under Gen. Hindmans CT der No. r, and was consequently, entitled to be treated as a prisoner of war. The matter l should be looked into, and, if one of our citizen soldiers has been murdered, steps for prompt and ample retaliation should be taken"
 Fitch stated and had it telegraphed to north ern papers that, when one of his pilots was shot, on White river he took two citizens of Arkan> sas, whom he had captured, and hung them.- If so, Fitch was guilty of cold booded, dou- ble murder, and the matter, as Capt. Danley properly says, should be looked into. 1 About year ago, great howl of indignation was heard all over Yankeedom, at the South, for forming all alliance with the Indians, aud the formation of two or three Indian regiments. It was arming savages, said they, when, in point of fact, the Choctaws and other Indians were as far above their regiments of rowdies, such as Wilson's pet lambs or SicLles brigade, IS gentleman is superior to blackguard. These same hypocrites not only have Indian regi ments, but have armed the uncivilized savages and licensed them to murder. In addition to this, they pay them for each scalp they take and buy them from the savage tribes. We find the following in Texas paper:
 TEXAN scAlrs.-A MT. Curtis, who escaped from Denver city when in the hands of the blood thirsty Yankees, informs us that they were offering rations and rewards for Texan scalps, and that he saw while passing through Fort Bend, three scalps paid for by the Yankees.- Mir. Curtis wrote himself a passport and com mission to buy mules for the federal govern. ment, and by it was enabled to make his way back to this State. Texans know well how to repay this act of brutality of which the northern cannibals are best pleased with when perform. ing. Let us have enough of them, free of yer min If such can be found) to pad our saddles and make foot>matts for our kitchen-doors.
 The practice of throwing up commissions and going home has received severe check in the federal army Here is one of the means resorted to, to prevent it.
 WASHINGTON, July 26. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF VIRGIS1A-Captain Samuel Harrison, of the ninety-ffth New York regiment, is reported by his commanding gene ral as having deserted his company on the 2lst of this month, and gone to New York.
 reward of five cents is hereby offered for his apprehension.
 By order of Maj j-Gen. Pope.
 GEO. D. RUGGLES,
 Chief of Staff. So far as Missouri is concerned the war there
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03

1J7The address of the Governor is remarkable for the absence of his usual style. Though of great length, the words ''astute, "adjunct," or 'super- vening" are not to be found in it. No such bril- liant apothegms are seen in it as "a disparity ef fecting no difference in the precedent" or war, are we told of " universal alarm and uneasiness evincing well grounded apprehension" The stock of dictionaries must have run short.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03

Mr. J. G. Russell, in communication to the Fort Smith Bulletin, says that Nj. J. Cloud, commanding the federal forces in the Indian country, was convicted of forgery and sentenced to the penitentiary of Ohio for five years lie was pardoned by the Governor, after serving two years of the term.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03

STOLEN the night of the 1st of Sept ;e camp af S the Lamar Artillery Company, mahogany Fay horse l512 hands high, saddle marks his hack hind t wle as hsh es aBi-s joint r&Fanll Jeff sig de> nv with s with the horse also stecn Feavy artillery bride with stiff curb bit Texas rgged de with blue blanket lined with gunny sack. Fifty dlars reward will be given for the return of horse and thf at te camp of the above company. It IS supposed the orse was stolen by soldier named DAVID J. CAPS of Capt Bockers company who deserted the night Said David J. Caps is 2 years old, feet 1O12 inches hig dark harAazcl eyes pexon native of Tennessee by occupation farmer formerly belonged to Bradords 3st Tennessee regeen
 Sapt
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03

.15~ From all parts of the State, the reoommen- dation of Col Flanagan for Governor, meets with q hearty response from tn. people. His election may be regarded certain, for the people are tired of spending two millions year, and want a change of rulers.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03
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RETALIATIoS.-The followil ted Richmond August 18th.

An order from the Adjutant General will be published to morrow, directing the general officer commanding the Confederate troops to ascertain and report if practicable. if citizens have been put to death in Arkansas by Gen. Fitch, upon the ground that one of the invading army had been shot by some unknown person; and upon being cer- tfed thereof shall forthwith setapart, by lot, from among any prisoners of the army under command of Fitch, number of officers equal in number to the prisoners put death as aforesaid and placed in confinement for execution at such tune as may be ordered by the President; and shall regard Fitch if captured. as feon and place him in confne- ment until further orders.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03

kGKANsAs MATTERs.-The northern papers de nv that Curtis is sick but say he is, was lately a Cairo. where he had long consultation and final ly prevailed upon them to adopt plan of his which it appears, is for the conquest of Arkansas princi pallv by means of gunboats and water craft. H. was yet at Cairo, on the 23d of August, superin tending the outfit.
 About the 24th Co.'s. Cockrill, Coffee and Ira cev reached Bentonyile, in the northwestern cor ner of this State with about 2,500 men. The. gave the federals fight al Lone Jack in Mo, anC captured two pieces of the battery formerly com mandedby Captain, now Brigadier General Totten It is reported here that Gen. Rains has taker Springfield, Mo, and, if So, the federals who were pursuing the Missourians down to the line, have been forced to take che back track.
 The federal fleet on the Mississippi river stopped at Gains' Landingan it was rumored that force had come in as far as Monticello in Drew county This was, no doubt, merely cotton and negro stealing expedition.
 If Buells army is captured and Memphis evacua- ted, the federals may conclude that their position at Helena is untenable.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03
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LEMoNADE.-Mr. A. Navra, grocer, of this city, has presented US with bottle of lemon syrup pre- pared by him. It is well made, neatly put up and will be found to make pleasant beverage in this warm weather. Buy bottle and try it,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03

MARRIED-In Fourche township, on the l7th of Aug, 1869, by Washington Lewis, esq, Mir. JOHN D. SMITH to Miss AcEvIE WALLDlN-all of Pulaski county.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03
Custom Grinding

NN have set apart, by permission of the government w WEDNESDAYS for grinding and ior tho public. IRWIN & FAWSETT.
 Sept 3. 1882 3t
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03
AUGUsT 26TH, lS6.


 WE the undersigned, citizens and voters of the county of Clark, State of Arkansas, woud respect fully recommend our fellow citizens of the State, for the office of Governor, HARRIS FLANAGIN, in whose ability, integrity and patriotism, we have the utmost confidence. We do not desire or seek to disparage the claims of any other for this impor tant position, but having known Col. Flanagin for years, and feeling so well satisfied Of his fitness for this trust, we but bear this slight testimonial tn his worth and merit
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03

AN OMEN FOR THE DYNsATY.-Gov. Clark, of North Carolina, sometime since, got weak in the knees and issued call for the militia of that State, similar to one issued in Arkansas, and took ground against the Confectionery He had the hardihood to offer for reelection, and the result is that Vance, thorough patriot and southern man, has beaten him three to one. The people of Arkansas will not be behind those of North Carolina.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03
For Sale.
Horse Stolen.

FHNW0 TOWN LOTS, situated in the southern portion N this city, in block 44, lots and B.
 Sept g. 1862 2w CATIIARIyE BRENNAN
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03

Lzg~ Col. Sweets regiment has very superior set of instruments, and want musicians. They nronose to nay them ! handsome salatY
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03

ST. MARy's ACADEMY, LITTLE ROCK, ARK.-The exercises of this old and well known institutions under the care of the Sisters of Mercy, were re- sumed on Monday Sept. lst. with the usual large classes. A thorough course of instruction is re- ceved at the Convent, embracing, besides the usual English course, Language, ancient and modern, mathematics, philosophy, astronomy, etc, as well as music painting and ornamental needle work.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03
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c9y~ Dr. Green of this city, has placed us under many obligations for late Memphis and other pa pers.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03
LITTLE ROCK, ARK, 2lst Aug, 1862.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK, 2lst Aug, 1862.
 As the qualified voters of the State of Arkansa; will have to elect a Governor of the State of Ar kansas, at the general election which will be held on the first Monday of October, A. D. 1862, we the undersigned, are willing to suggest and recon mend Col Harris Flanagin, of Clark county, Ar
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03

ZP. Y. FhRR, of Monroe county, VIM. W. FLOYD, of Johnson county, A. D. KING, JOHN WASSELL. of Pulaski county, GEO. W. HUGHES, of Dallas county, l.. L. MACK, of Greene county, J. A. KUYKENDALL,' of Greene, CO.,, SAM. LESLIE, of Searcy county, W. B. STEER, of Pike county,
 r. NJ. FEATHERSTON, of Scott CO.,, J. ". WATSON, of Hampstead CO.,, A. J. JONES, of Sevier county,
 Nj. E. POYNOR, of Newton county.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03

The New York Herald of the 9th inst, con- tains full report of a speech made by the no- torious Dan. Sickles at meeting in New fork, whereto the fremen of that city had been spe- cially invited. It was a rou3ing speech, and was interrupted by cheers, shouts and laughter. Dan came out strong and made the most affect ing appeals for volunteers, but succeeded in get ting only three or four. It seems to have been a sort of political camp meeting and Dan would give way to let others speak. When volunteer came on the stand Dan hagged him and asked for more. This was done two or three times, when all amusing incident occurred. After telling how his brigade went in and thrashed the Confederates, charged bayonets, steadily advanced, drove the rebels and never hnched, with more of tbe same stuff he again called for volunteers. We lot the Herald tell the story in it's own language:
 |" Here an enthusiastic individual got up on the platform, who was, as in the former eases, embraced by the gallant general, who stopped in his speech and claimed him as a brave brother in arms. Relieving himself of that charge by undong the generals arms from the grasp thrown around him, the now doubtful in dividual said; General, if you tell us that this war is not waged to put down slavery in the States where 1t at present exists, you will get five hundred thousand men to join you. Dis approbaton)
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03

has become one of eztermihation. The " star spangled banner" of which the fcderals prate so much, has been throTn aside, and Gamble has hoiSted the black flhg. The Missouri Re. publican speaking of tle order to enroll the militia of that State, sass:
 There is no hidden design in this order, it expresses distinctly what he proposes to accom-. plsh, and that is, to tr erminote the o,,errillas m tue Stote. It mears this, and it means no more"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-03

Taylor, Robt " Stevens, Bartley Hopkins. Jeremiah Johnson, Dr Jack Flames, John Stone, John c Sutton, Felix Hazlewood, John E Nophler pr A Moser Henry Stephens, AgtO Patten, R T Persons calling for any of the above letters will please please say they are adrertised.
 WM. F. POPE, r. NJ. Little Rock, Ark, Aug. 3l 1869.