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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-11-14

\ talk with John ,Bnunsy, President of
the Eirginin GOnvemtaOn-Ths Attitude
Of an Old ViFgIaiau.
Correspondence New York Times.
LEESBURG, Va. Nov. l, 1862.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-11-14
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Lard Lyons Return TO Washington RECOGNITION
ITinftHCHt- The ProclaaaafioH-C Cafsss Of Rrit
iSh FeeliHg-GcHerai Butler IN England
Fears for Caaada-PrOspccfs for The De,aO
cratic PaTty- The Real and OnIy Question.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-22
Small Arms Against Gunboats.

The official report of Capt. D. B. Bird. oom- handing the post near Smyrna, Florida, concern ing the gallant and successful engagement with gunboats, has bee published, and IS of amazing significance It shows that even without artillery and against odds, cool, brave and determined men can make stand against gunbOats. We give the man portion of the report, as lesson to other commanders and soldiers;
 About D. NJ, the 22d of March, the boats were seen coming, and Capt Strain and Lieut.. Chambers, of Capt. Owens cavalry company judi ciously scattered their men, about sixty in number, for half mile along the banks of the riy CT, with instructions to reserve ther fire until all the boats should come within range The foremost boat at tempted to land, but well directed fire mmedia' j. ly killed or wounded all board the boat driited eff, but a few volunteers soon succeeded in bring ing her ashore.
 1slree ot the men snnl; to rise no more four were found pierced ny hail . dozen balls apiece and Onr more severely wounded. Among the killed were Capt. Mather, of the Henry Andrew, and Lieut. Budd, commanding the Penguin A runaway ne gro was among the wounded, who had piloted them up the riyel he IS to be hanged this afternoon Meanwhile the other boats, which had at first re treated under the gaIling fire advanced in order, firing on our with their guns and musket but they soon beat hasty retreat to the opposite shore and abandoned their boats. The Henry Andrew now poured Il shower of shells upon our men, but
 
 night put end to the contest.
 Early this morning ordered a party of men to cross the river and secure the abandoned boats - The dead and wounded have been carried opposite to their vessels durng the night and taken on board, but we secured the boats, and in them number of muskets, pistols and cutlasses One of the howitzers found in the water, and our men not having force enough to remove it, hid tin the mud. The boats were completely riddled with Enfield balls and the large quantity of blood in them in- dicated g heavy loss to the enemy. The two most injured had destroyed the other three have been sent mp the river for security.
 The troops engaged were 'ietachments from com panies E and H. Sd Florida, from Capt. Owens company, and Capt. Cones volunteers. cannot close without heactily commenting their coolness and resolute determination, and the accuracy of their aim At distance of three or four hundreE yards they killed wounded at least thirty of the enemy, making total loss of about forty.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-22

thought selected the finest mansions in the village. and straightway settled down to their tasks. The landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock could not have oeeasioned more surprise and aston
 shnent to the innocent natives of that region than did the advent of our missionary friends to the soldiers and contfabands in Beaufort. Several af-
 ecting scenes occurred, but can describe but
 Mrs. French, a leading lady, whose regard and veneration for the contrabands had been greatly in tensfed by the speeches of Rev. Mir. French and Mir. Pierce at post pyandiql meetings on the Allan tic coming out and by the resolutions passed at the same, in which it was resolved that the negroes should be addressed as brothers and sisters, and considered in that light. Mrs. French, becoming thoroughly imhued with the abolition and loving ideas which were advanced always after hearty dnner, was fully prepared to meet the contrabancS ill sstery spirit by the time the missionaries were ready to land.
 Arriving at Reaufott, the party stepe! ashore,' and soon came the peculiar institution III ull feather. Mrs. French rushed up and embraced colored female, who was startled not little by the peculiar style of tse saute and in the words ot the resolutions exclaimed: 'sY ou are my sister! (Close embrace.) Y ou are no longer slave; you are free free as am. Yoa are my equal, and you are my sister.' This with other sweet converse, did she her time baguile, and after charming in teryiew of this flandy character with the negro woman whoseel e ..protruded.lrom mingled fear and pleasure, Mrs. French moved on with the mission aries to green heds and pastures new.
 That one of the incidents that marked the arrival of the missionaries in the field of their la bors. There are others equally disgusting and novel, if l would but write them. The above will suffice, however, as it shows the drift ot the mis sonary movement. The truth of the matter is, that nearly all of the missionaries rabd aboli tOnists Of the Garrison school, and the leaders, Pierce and the Rev. Mr. French are a trite ahead of their fellows in their finatici,m.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-22

ing of the 25th the conflict began between them 1 The batteries opened a heosy lire upon the heet, which was returned with great force. Our lnioF- raant was in position 10 count the enemys guns, watch in hand, as ther superior calllber enable ed him to distinguish the report from those of the shore batteries
 The battle lasted two hours and twenty minutes, and the fleet discharged 4S shots to the mnute- The batteries were overpowered, dlsrnounted ana silenced When the fleet reached the city 1t show cd signs of seFere handling. In the side of one sbin fourteen plugs were counted. Owing to the immense expenditure of fire, when the fleet reach
 ed the city, they were short of coal and ammun- tion whereupon the sidewheel steamer Tennessee was dispatched down the river to repenish. She never returned. She was sunk ill attempting to passs the forts.
 : Gen Duncan was aware of their condition as to fuel and ammunition, andsent word to Gen. Lowell not to surrender the city, that his forts could stil hold out and that the vessels that had passed up s1cere his prizes" 1t might have been So but for a diseraceiul scene yet to be described. Alter all the fleet had passed Gen. Duncan, Com. Farragut proposed surrender fthe.i0rts on condition oi pa rolling officers and men, the former to wear their side arms. Duncan iefused. That night occurred the act of mutiny and cowardice which lost ns the Mississippi A portion of the garrison rose at night snked the guns of the fort, and killing the senti- mel at the port sally, escaped. These men were Germans and French They had fought bravey up to this tme but gathered the belief that they would all be put to the sword if the place was carried by assault.
 These men fell into the hands of the federal land forces and are prisoners. The loyal men who sur viyed are in New Orleans on parole. As soon IS Gen. Duncan discovered the disaster, he immedi- atelv dispatched a message to Farragu, to say that under reconsideration he had determined to sur render the forts on the conditions proposed. The negotiations were completed and the helpless works surrendered The naval officers taken prisoners are Commander Mitchel, Lieutenants Marley and liar ris, of he Manassas, and Lieutenant Beverly Her man.
 Ths Confederate loss on the boats is estimated at thirty five killed and fifteen wounded. Ihatof the elelny, including those drowned on the sunken soor rofw war. the steamer Tennessee, and the three moran vessels, could not have been less than 0tO.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-22

Our readers may have some curiosity to learn m what strain Mr. Russell writes to the London Times since the recent heavy reveses to the Confederate arms. We therefore, copy some paragraphs from one of his recent letters, dated Washington, March l.:
 'fTHE UNION SENTIMENT OF THE SOUTH"
 Blythe by, that "strong Union sentiment'' which famed out so suddenly in Tennessee seems dying out without much splutter. Commodore Foote will, doubt, rekindle it with his fleet of mortar vessels, which are to move down soon as the land forces under Grant ready to cooperate. The United States have now no less than fifty one l3nch mortarS of the heaviest kind afoat on board as many mortar vessels, and they are daily adding to those terrible means of getting back States and cities into the Union.
 THE POSSESSION OF TENNESSEE TO BE DISPUTED.
 The Confederate governments is by no means pre- pared to yield Tennessee. It Is true, Nashville has gone, and the Cumberland river is in federal hands, and the Tennessee river is almost theirs; but the Confederate government has called out twenty-five regiments in the State tself and W est Tennessee is loyal to the to the cause of se- cession. The defence increases in desperation as the federals gain ground.
 ABOUT THE SURRENDER OF FORT DoNELsoN.
 The surrender of Fort DonelsOn is no exception to shat remark grhe-cause which lead to it yet
 
 he found himself unexpectedly in command, does not throw any light on the other circumstances which induced him to follow Mack's example at Jim. The cause could not have been in want of ammunition nor of food for it is said that stores of both were found inside of the works. l have spoken to an English gent eman who c0nyerSed with many of the prisoners at Chicago. They told him that lighting all day, and iniDctng trenend- Ous JOSS the enemy, they lay on their arms to renew the fight. At dawn they were ordered to pile their arms by their officers. They did so with out suspicion on their minds, till the federal col umns appeared marching into the works. My friend failed to discover any Union sentiment of which the Chicago papers speak among the prisoners, whom he describes as rough i'll clad, powerful fel lows animated by the most bitter feelings against the Yankees.
 WHAT THE UNION SENTIMENT AT FIFE SOUTH MEANS.
 Meetings of cotton planters have been held with a view, it is said, to an organized incendiarsm of cotton which may be in danger of falling into the enemys hands. However, federal officer who proceeded some Jays ago up the Tennessee river as far as Passport, in the State of Mssi ssippi, below Florence declares he fouHd ' Union sentiment" strongly prevalent along the banks, anu |" Union sentinient'' may mean twenty-five cents pound for cotton. It is significant that he could get so far in a single gunboat, and that he could carry away unmolestel a quantity of stores intended for the Confederates from Clifton, Tennessee. The attention of the treasury and of Congress has been turned to the best mode of cul,ivatng and rearing cotton in the parts of seeded States in federal hands ahd Of reiopening trade with southern ports The sooner the better.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-22

LAST MOMENTS OF GENERAL JOHNSTON. --The Atlanta Confederacy publishes the following, which purports to be from one who was with General Johnston in his last moments:
 The death wound of General John ton was in ficted on the calf of his right leg, and was consid cred by him as only flesh wound Soon after re- cevng he gave an order to Governor Harris, who was acting as volunteer aid to him. who, on his return to General Johnston in a different part of the field, found him exhausted from loss of blood aud reeling in his saddle. Riding up to him, Governor Harris asked: '' Are you hurt?' To which the now dying hero answered: Yes, and 1 fear mortality" and then, stretching out both arms to his companion, fell from hi. horse, and soon after expired. No other wounds were discov- cred upon his person.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-22
Things in Teunessee-E'eelin there.

l NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 14.-The time will
 son come when the North, alarmed by the enor
 n0uS expenses of the war, will be clamorous for l pace. 1 propose to show the difficulties attend ng lle solution of the contest, and the manner in 1 Jlich 1t may be brought about. Let me first state | fact, that the army, almost to a man, although
 prepared to do their duty faithfully, and remain in the field until the suprcJRacy of the constitution is Established, are anxious for peace, and desrOu5 of returning to their -particnlarlyln view ot the hot weather, which will soon be upon us, with it's southern diseases, which must prove fatal to thousands. Republicans as well as democrats unite in this sentiment, and the blackest among them would readily yield to the Douglass platform could the war be brought to a speedy close by such com promise. The politicians at hOne sub bected to no personal discomfort or priyati0n, do not under stand; in fact, many taring better than they have done before, by means of government con- tracts and commissions. "A bitterness of feeling, however, prevails in camp, against the politicians, who they consider are uslnS them as tools with which to wreak their reven. e on the South. They do not wish te be used as such Much dissatsiac
 ton prevails at the recent proclamation of the President in refecence to eInancipl pltion for the reason that it's tendency is tO emDit CT the South and represS the good. feeling which was slowly man iesting itself since taearriya of our troops. But more dscontent exists with regard to the proposition to prohibit officers o the army from delivering up fugitive sli ayes. l have heard intelligent general officers say this is virtual repeal of the fugitive slave law. ami that they will pay it no attention, because they recognize the cOnstutlon before all laws 0! Congress, or acts of the administration Let me make prediction, and II speak what do know" when l ,ay, that if Congress and the ad- minisuaton ask the army to carry out unconstitu- nOnal or illegal measures or attempt to use them Tor the purpose of vengeance, and to gratity the private spite Of politicians, too cowardly to risk their own persons in the field, the officers will re- sgEtheir commissions and the men should sbani. Mitary associations are much stronger than pot- icaI ones, and q unity of sentiment i5 much more reliiy brought aboGtjn rHe 1rlny .hlu in cr li.a; AHA let an army o!9x hundred thousand men a3t n hrnony, and it will be difficult iJr politicians to control them, particularly when the army has the constitution on ts side The soldiers now believe hat nortAern and southern dema&ogpes have brought on tile war for their own selfish purposes, by deludng and working upon the passions of the people of both sections. Upon their return home they will let their sentiments be known, and hurI these men from their places.-COr. N T. Express.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-22
Runaway Negroes.
NOTICE.

NETAS committed to Jefferson county Jail certain w negro calling himself JAKE, about 5 feet ' inces high, of black color and weighs about 60 ITO t and about 50 35 years o and he belongs the of Halliburton, deceased, who lives little Rock, Arks. The of the above described slave requested forward prove property, pay charges snd take him away, he will be dealt with the law directs.
 Also negro calling himself GILES, Of yellow complexOn about eet7 or inch high, weighs about GD lo5 s about 2 2 years of age he belongs to Mrs. Elizabeth Bowldng. of Pulaski county The requested forward prove property pay charges and take him or he will be dealt with cOrding 10 law A F. KENDALL, sheriff.
 By J. ". WATKINS D. $. < J. May l. 'G2 Cost of adv S per week
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-22
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RIGE CAKCs.-As rice is the cheapest kind of food We have, as well as the most nu,rcous, the following from correspondent of the Field Notes. will be read by every good houseokeeper with interest:
 While visiting inc West India Islands, l bo> came very fond of rice, cooked after this iash> ion; they boil the rice In the usual manner and let it cool, then add lule water or milk to 1t, making 1t about the consistency of common huckwheat cakes Add to this a little salt and a handful of flour, and bake on q grlddle as u would batter cakes aud baclSwheat. An egg wil help some by making them bake qn .ker. : Tryt bouse- keepers think you will find it an excellent dish. Any dyspeptic can eat these rice cakes.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-22

THE INDoMTABLE SPIRIT AT SAVANNAH It is not likely that the disgracerul scenes of Nashville will ever be re.enacted at Savannah, if what the correspondent of the Charleston Me, cury writes of the military commandant of Savannah be true. He says:
 It was a privilege to converse with the gallant veteran Gen w. H. T. Walker Would to heaven that this spirit actuated Us all! He openly an- nounces his determination to burn the city rather than it shall fall into the enemy's hands. or the dwellings be used by the enemy in a fight with the troops. As for exploitation, he scouts at it, and openly announces that if he had been fighting for a week, and deputltion of citizens were to wait on him to capitulate, he would hang any man who make such ! proposition soon as the rope can be adjusted around bis neck These views this bullet scared hero openly promuigates, and all know him too we'll to doubt for momeut that what lie says hc win do.
 The general s the n litary commandant of Sa- vannah, and, notwithstanding its occupatonby the many thousands of troops, the citizens assured me they had never, in norce, known their city kept in such perfect order and quiet So much for the spirit of one man. Would that we had many more such men!
 The Georgia soldiers avow that Savannah is part Of their soil---the doorway to their State Regard ing the city ill military point of view-the pro- perty of the State--they have as much right to the land and it's brick and mortar as the proprie- tors, and they never will permit the footprints of the enemy ou it's soil,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-22

As for the convention of Paris, it had never been debated in Parliament, and was, by large portion of both political parties, regarded injurious to the naval interests of England. A loose con stuction of that convention pleases even those who would like to see the American blockade raised.
 The universal belief, also, that India needs but close market for year or so, to supply the greater part of the staple consumed has tended to dis advantage.
 Few of these reasons now exist in the same force as heretofore, and hence the political signs begin to auger tav0rablY for us.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-22

yesterday The enemy attacked our pickets to day about the centre of our position, and brought up some artillery. The fighting was very severe, we losing 40 killed and wounded
 Gen Brauregard has issued an order awarding badges of merit to every officer and soldier who should hereafter distinguish himself in battle.-- The names of such are to be reported to a military commissioner, on whose recommendations he will receive reward of patriotism from the hands of the general himself
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-22
= For the True Democrat.
MCINTOSH F

 As fall the brave he nobly ie A struggling nations bosom frieni e. He slunlbers soundly now and well, The Hero death alone could .bendl On Glory's pillow bid him rest, Thrice welcomed of our joys and tears His monument be every breast That loves the South through coming years That dauntless eye which coud inspire, The iron will, and then control, Encircled like wall of fire Each faithful comrades trusting soul. Intrepid as the sea.lasaed rock, That breaks the oceans stormiest wave Fen now his very dust would mock, The foe that dared too ne1r his grave. The shivered hopes of her that wears, Henceforth bereavement's trailing weeds, The theme shall be of good mems prayers, Who emulate the husbands deeds And children that have lisped uis name, So sweet to sealed in death, That nations ward may proudly claim, Whose servise won his latest breath
 q. ZELOTES ADAMS. The IIaE, Gha1nberSrile, 4Ff
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-22
SIPS REWARD.

D ANYWAY from the subscriber, 3-< IS five negro men of the following HWS1 description: The leader of the gang is~ XXX low, rather heavy set boy, copper color N2A=s ed, and about 8 ears of age He is K very polite when spoken to and the ras- tE cal shows in his face. Another one of the boys is dark mulatto, slow spoken and is about 25years of age The other three are black -one of them IS very large negro with heavy beard, coarse voice and slee, y lock. Another one has high cheek bones, is quick and rather impudent. The other one is tall slim boy with pleasant face, and one of his front teeth is out. The law allows man fifteen collars apiece for catching runaway negroes, and hereby offer an additional reward of fifty dollars for them if coueht out of Jefferson county. I brought the negroes from Ruiherold county, Tennessee, 10 my place in Jan nary last
 Address EUGENE HE.NDERSO ON,
 Flat Bay you P. O., Jefferson Co.,, Ark
 March l2 lN6D 0n,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-22
C o M M l T T ED

'A'O jail in Benton, Saline county, Arkansas. on the
 N Duh day of January, 1S62, negro who says SS his name is SIMON about T old, 5h high "A very black He had when taken up, pair heavy AX hroan shoes kers pants and coat (we old black hat tucked up the sides would weigh S15 b and says ha ttlongs William Powell of Wetumpka Alabama
 The is hereby notified forward prove pro perty and charges he will b. dealt with according law. THOS PACK Sheriff
 Feb. % 1862. l2m. Cost of adv $52 or sl Der week
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-22
Notice.
NCI1CC. urInnr .rrrpS 1gr isATTAIrnN ARK G.rArpr

HEADQUARTERS lsr BATTALION ARK c,vAIRV,
 Camp Madd n April 1862 This command having dsmounted anl sl ? ca for Mem infantry all men absent sick fur wilt ;ghe able duty. rjoin heir companies via ,o nea e y- ing their behind They will be snised transpor- upon application 10 the at Little Rock
 W. H. BROOKS. Mays, lS62 4w Msj, Comds Battalion. Gazette please copy.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-22
GO M M I TT 1T E ID

FHN0 jail, in Benton, Saline county Arkansas on the
 "a list day of February sb2, negro man who says E$ his name is B0B about 25 years old feet 10 inchcsea high, weighs about lI5 lbs very black He had on H when taken up, pair of heavy hoots with him pair Of brogan shoes, also light hae james style of soldiers uniform, having of round brass buttons tore, low whitish fur hat bronps to Munroe Phillips of Homsye Pike county Mississippi
 The owAer is hereby notified to forward prove pro pery and pay charges he will be with according to law. THOS. PACE
 Feb. 70, 1862. 12Tn. Cost of adv S52 r..r
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-22
N O T C E

SNTA AS committed to. the Arss.4sas Pe4ientary, by ss the sheriff Of iulaski county, ihe lst of ssH November, 1881. certain Negro Man caIl his nameSa J,hn Said negro is about b years old s black~N coor inches height, has pop eyes an iu pedment in hts speech.
 H. property stephen Barefed, who resides near vieksburg disc, IT taken away the expiration of two years. will be sold by the state
 A. J. WARD Dec. 5. 1881. 24m Keeper of PenitentidrU
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-22
N OTI CE

f0t0MMTTTED to the Pententary the l2th . &-sr SJ day of November, 1861, certain negro y&ASexSA Man. calling his name B u. about feet in-S EsgHN ches in height of a black color. about 2S years EE \ old e suys he belongs to living NS$f-a near Memphis, Tenn
 The owner Is requested to come forward. com A AS& sly with the law and take him away, or he will 4 he sold a the expiration of two years to pay kS~ the charges A. J. WARD,
 IS61. 24m. Keeper Of Feuttentixry.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-22
" . TT CE

< COMMITTED to the Ar Penitentiary by th. N iuler of Jackson county, certan Negro Man &. calling himself LOUIS, about inches hish |, "A
 black color light buiid about 25 years old owner n N known.
 The said negro will be sold at the expiration of two If not called for bY the owner. A J. WARD
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