Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-06

and informed that if they hinched they wouidbe shot. Between the two armies the poor fellows are almost sure of death.
 The capture of the train and prisoners re- ported in our telegraphic column, has, 1t IS ru- mored, caused the enemy to evacnate Fayette- vile, and perhaps Bentenville. Before this, they were at the towns above named and at Cross Follows and other points.
 The forces .ef McCplloch and Price have always been everestimated. Prices army has a large number or followers, who are a positive incumbrance. Volunteers have gone to Boston Mountain in considerable numbers, but more are needed. It is rumored, upon what authority we are not advised, that if the federals have re- treated, Van Dorn will have them followed up McCulloch will go to Pocahontas, to watch the enemy in that quarter.
 The 10th regiment of Arkansas militia lett Clarksville about ten days ago, consisting ot eight companies, commanded by Capts. Gray, Russell, Allen, Smith, King, Shropshire, Casey and Armstrong. The latter cavalry company Ire regimental officers are: Col. J. W. May; Lieut. Col. A. D. King; Adjutant H., G. Butts; Sergt Major, ". c. Porter; Quartermaster, T. k. May; Commissary Jesse s. Powers.
 Judge Rose, of Clarksville, writes to us that the roads are filled with wagons belonging to fugitives from Benton and Washington counties and Missouri, who are taking their families from | the clutches of the invaders.
 | 1t is surmised by some that the backing out of the federals was with the intent to go around through the Indian country and come into the | State at Fort Smith. In this connection, we find the following interesting article in the Fort Smith Bulletin:
 "HUNTER's EXPEDITION. Mir. Jones from Clay county, Mo, arrived at this place, about week or ten days ago. He states that he bro1 aht the St. | Louis Republican of the 4th Of February to Gen. Prices camp. It contained the recent speeches ot | c en. Hunter and Jim Lane made at Fort Leven' l worth about the Ist of the month. Huuter, in his speech stated that his army, numbering about 3O,- l coo, woul1 leave Fort Leyenworth en route for | northern Texas upon ] lth or 18th of Feb. They l wonld go via Fort Smith. Mir. Jones states that he left home for Arkansas upon the oth; that upon 1 the night that he started, there came up violent | and nights, until the ground was covered with ice from three to four inches in thickness, rendering l travelling extremely difficult. Mir. Jones thinks that Hunters army IS ice bound 1 and has not yet been able to move
 The avowed object of the expedition was to col onize the fugitive negroes in northern Texas but the probable designis to act in concert with the
 federal forces now in Arkansas. There are some citizens in Fort Smith Vi ho know Mir. Jones to be 1 reliable man.
 l In this connection we notice telegram from
 Washington City stating that Fremont and the
 Baboon had kissed and made friends, and tha
 Fremont was promised command in the west
 the column now menaolHg Arkansas. But wt
 are inclined to think that it is still further west
 The stirring times in Tennessee and on our Dor.
 der have diverted attention from the war 1T
 Arizona The gallant Texans are driving Col
 Canby and the federal forces to their forts anC
 are preparing to storm them. Fremont may bt
 sent there, to operate on Texas.
 From the extract given above 1t will be seer that Gen. Pike Is like to have his hands tull.-
 We hope he may be reinforced. His son is nos
 in our city forming artillery company. A
 cleverer and more gallant fellow does not liv,
 than Ham. Pike, and We hope to sec the young
 men of the country respond to his call.
 Col. Bocage, of Jefferson county, is getting l up regiment Of sharp shooters. This is ont 1 of the most effective arms of the service, anc
 is jpst the place for an adventurous, active man