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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-01-07


T>BREE NEAT BR OK TENEMENTS
i on sth. between Leigh and JAG xson sts.,
for ssio.-We are authorized 70 sell the fol.
lowing vatnibis real estate, viz: Jhoss two
excellent Brick Tenements,o on the weat line
Of 5th street. Ia rear OF the residence Of W.
Dc voss, Esq, one OF which 10 occupied By
Mr.. Jas. II. Baker, the other by Mr.. Jno. NJ
Murray; Each has . front Of 20 feet, and o
dept" ~S Of ias feet 70 an alley 70 feet wide
well built few years ago. and are now In
excsllent order. Also, the beautiful Hrick
cottage rssidsnc., opposite the Foregoing
lot lot has front Of 81 feet. end dssh Of $50
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-01-07

Death Of a !Soidier-The remains Of VIM
Exall, Of Company az" Gilham's regiment
wiil arr;v Lers this afternoon 81 the Cen
trail train. He fell in light with the enemy
near komney, on Sunday last. We are re-
ques.cd 10 invite the old members Of the
company; and active members who are here
on farIongh, to meet at the depot At 4oclock,
Y. NJ, for the purpose of receiving the remains
Of their late cor,rade. ta
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-01-07

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raignsd Sefbrs tho Mayor ysstArday NOON :
charge of breaking open the tailoring shop Of
John McNanght, and Healing thefefrom 8
coat, two pair Of scissors, and Q lot Of mill
tary bnstons The articles had been traced to
the possession Of the ,ptisoner, andthe greater
portion recovered, he 1ae fetixnded to be
examined for felony, at the next term Of The
Hastings Court. 8
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
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 AN ACT to prohibit the transportation and sale of certain articles in any port or place within the Confederate States, in the possession ot the enc my, and to prohibit the sale, bart"r or exchange e of certain articles therein named, to alien or domestic enemies.
 SECTION l. The Congress of the Conteder ate States Of America do cnact, That it shall be unlawful for any person, either by himself or his agent, or in any manner whatever, to transport to any port or place in the Confederate States, which may be at the time in the possession of the enemy, or to sell therein, any cotton, tobacco, sugar, rice, molasses, syrup, or naval stores.
 SEC. ,. Belt t4ytter enacted, That the provisions of the act entitled " an act to prohibit the expor tation of cotton from the Confederate States, ex cept through the ports of the said States, and to punish persons offending therein," be, and the same are hereby extended to any person or persons violating the foregoing section of this act and, in addition to such punishment, the party or parties offending shall forfeit and pay the Confederate States the value of the article sold transported Approved April l9, 1862.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
Number 36.

be the duty of the captain or commanding officer of his company to enlist fur cooks for the use of his company whose duy it shall be to cook for such company = taking charge of the supplies. utensils and other things furnished therefor, and safely keeping the same, subjet to such rules and regulations may be prescribed by the war depart ment, or the colonel of the regiment to which such company may be attached.
 SEC 3. And be it further enacted, That the cooks so directed to be enlisted, may be white or black, free or slave persons; provided, however. That no slave shall be enlisted with the written consent of his owner. And such cooks shsl be enlisted as such only, and put on the muster-roll and paid at the time and place the comp,ny may or shall be paid off, twenty dollars per month to the chief or head cook, and fifteen dollars per month for each of the sstant cooks. together with the same allowance for c,othing, or the same communication therefor that may be allowed to the rank and file of the company.
 Approved April q, 1862
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
No. Si,

AN ACT to punish drunkenness in the army.
 SECTION l. The Congress of the Confederate States of America do enact, That any commis- stoned officer oi the regular or provisional army who shall on conviction thereof before court of inquiry, be cashiered or suspended from the service of the Confederate States, or be publicly repri handed, according to the aggrayaton of the of fence, and in addition to sentence cashering any such officer, he may also be declared incapable of holding any military office under the Confederate States during the war
 SEC. ?. That it shall be the duty of all officers to report to the commanding officer of the post, regiment or corps to whom they belong, all cases coming under their observation of intoXicaton of commissioned officers, whether of superior or infe- rior grade to hems elves, and 1t shall be the duty of the commanding officer of the division or bri- gade to which said post, regiment corps belongs, to whom such report may be made, to report the same to the officer commanding the brgado or division, who shall organize said court and order the trial of said offender at the earliest time con- sstent with the public service.
 SEC, 3. The findings of any such court shall be promptly transmitted to the secretary of war, by the commanding officer, together with his approval or disapproval thereof, and shall be reported to Congress Ut the next session thereafter by the said secretary.
 Approved April q, 1862
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05

CoRRuPrloN AT WAsHiAGToN,-T Washington correspondent of the Chicago Tribune, in | recent letter says:
 The tone of morality here is considerably lower than it eyer has been before This is admitted on all hands, and can be proved, or, rather needs no proof, for the air is heavy with pubic and private guilt 4 few years ago high Austrian official, whose peculations were discovered, applied the lancet to bis own veins, and another similarly st- ated hanged himself. There is no such sense of shame here. Any coroners jury in Washington would find a verdict of insanity for such conduct, and the verdict would be accepted in good faith The Southerners, as a class, had a very nice sense of honor, 50 far as the public treasury was con cerned.
 When they held the power here there was com paratively little theving, and when any one was discovered, it was promptly exposed and denounced There has been change, a dreadful change, for the worse The frauds, and attempted frauds, on the treasury, in one channel and another, come sG fast and from such unexpected quarters, that one is bewildered in contemplating them Yet nobody has been brought to justice, and nobody seems to think it possible that anybody should be brought to justice. '' Oh those rascal ' contractors" say some honest men in the rural districts. For every 1 been s"songfully taken by contractor, five have -ilic servants
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
Nr 60

AN ACT to organize bands of partisan rangers States of America do enact, That the president be and he is hereby authorized to commission such officers he may deem proper, with authority to form bands of par san rangers, in companies, battalions or regiments, to be composed each of such numbers as the president may approve
 SEC ? Be it further enacted, That such part- san rangers, after being regularly received into service, shall be entitled to the same pay, ratons and quarters during their term of service, and be subject to the same regulations as other soldiers.
 SEC. }. Be 1t further enacted, That for any arms and munitions ot war captured from the enemy by any body of partisan rangers. and delivered to any quartermaster at such place or places as may be designated by a commanding general. the rangers shall be raid their full value in such manner as the SC .retary of war may prescribe.
 Approved April 2l 1852,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05

BY JAREs R.. RANDAL. By blue Patarsco's billowy dash The tyrant's war shout comes, Along with the cvmba' 6tlul clash, And the growl of his su en drums; We hear it, we heed 1t, with vengctu! thrills, And we shall not forgive or forget There's faith in the streams, there's hope in the
 hills,
 There's life in the Old Land yet Minions! We sleep, but we are not dead; We are crushed, we are scourged, we are scared; We crouch, lis to welcome the triumph-tread Of the peerless Beaureg&rd; Then woe to your vile, poiluting horde, When the Southern braves are met There's faith in the victor'S stainless sword, There's life in the Old Land yet. Bigots! Ye quell not the valiant mind With the clank of iron ohain--- The Spirit of Freedom sings in the wind Der Mewyman, Thomas and Kane; And we, though We smile not, are not thraNs, We are piling gory debt, While down by McHenry's dungeon walls There's life in the Old Land yet. Our women have hung there harps away And they scowl on your brutal bands, While the nimbe poignard dares the day In their dear, defan, hands; They'll strip their tresses to string our bows, Ere the northern sun is set There's faith in their unrelentlng wees There's life in the Old Land yet There's life, tho it throbbeth in silent veins, 'Tis vocal without noise, If gushed OCT Manassas solemn plains From blood of the Maryland boys, That blood shall cry aloud and rise
 With an everlasting threat; By the death of the brave, by the God in the skies There's life in the Old Land yet
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
The Cotton Famine.

This seems likely to prove the most extensive and serious famine the world has ever seen. It will not be confined to any district of country or any single nation like other famincs, but will in yolve and distress the whole civilized world. Cot ion has long been one of the ncccssares of life. Without it the manufacturer is idle and without support: the agricultursts is without markets and without income; the merchant a without trade and without profits; the nations are without commerce, and governments without revenue. Let the tale be told in London and Paris that the cotton crop has been destroyed, and another not planted, and the constenaton in all Europe will be such as no other event in history has ever produced Fam inc indeed! 1t will be such famine man has not before thought of It will set the nations against one another, and rebellons will occur in the manu Gcturing districts of each, subyerting the govern ments and overthrowing thrones.
 This Yankee invasion has occurred at most important season for the goed of the world The oId crop is buried when 1t is late to plant the necessary for home consumption, and the marke e. of Europe cannot be supplied for full year and a half They will never be fully supplied again should our enemies De successful in their abolt qn schemes, for negroes are not more likely oAcuti- vate cotton in Mississippi without masters, than thev are to cultivate sugar in Jamaica after eman- oiu2tion. The cotton famine is inevitable, and if our enemies are successful II theif unhply scheme of warfare and the emanci patton of slaves, 1t will he famine which no man now living will see the end of 1t is estimated that more than 800 000 bales of cotton have already been burnt upon the Mississippi and its tributaries. We simply narrate the fact. Burning is still going on.--Ardianche.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
No. s

AN ACT to amend an act entitled " an act to pro
 vide for the organization of the navy, approved
 M 'rch l6, 1861, and for other purposes"
 SECTION l. The Congress of the Conlederate States do enact, That the grades of the commis- stoned officers of the navy of the Confederate States shall hereafter be follows, to- wit: four admirals ten captains, thirty one commanders, one hundred hrst lleutenants, twenty-five second lieu tenants, twenty masters in line of promotion, twelve paymasters, forty assistant paymasters, twenty-two surgeons, hfteen post assistant geons, thirty assistant surgeons, one engineer in chief, and twelve engineers.
 SEC. ,. All the adm irdls four of the capt aims, five of the commanders, twenty-two of the first Heutenans, and five of the second lieutenants shall be appointed solely for gallant mertorious con- du t during the war. The appointments shall be made from the gr.de immediately below the one to be filled and without reference to the rank of the officer in such grade, and the service for which the appointment shl be conferred shall be specified in the commissions; Provided, That all officers below the grade ot second lieutenant may be promoted more than one grade for the same service
 SEC. 3. The warrant officers shall be as follows: twenty passed md>hipmen, one hundred and six acting mdshipmen, fifty first assi tant engineers, one hundred and fifty second assistant eneineer., one hundred and fifty third assistant engineers ten boatswains, twenty gunners, six sail makers, and twenty carpenters.
 SEC. i. The annual pay of the additional grades created oy thls act shall be as follows; AGm Ta six thousand dollars second lieutenant, for service ahoat, twelve hundred dollars, when on leave or other duty, one thousand dollars, master in the line ot promotion, one thousand dollars for service aIloat, when on leave or other duty, nine hundred dollars, past mdshipmen nine hundred dollars for service afoat, when on leave or other dty, eight hundred dollars.
 SEC. ,. The annual pay of assistant paymasters shall hereafter be when service ahoat, twelve hundred dollars, other duty eleven hundred dol lars.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
No Ql

RESOLUTION of thanks to Major. Generals Van
 Dorn and Price and the off ccrs and soldiers under their command, for their valor, skin apd good
 conduct in the battle oi Elk Il orn, ill the State of Arkansas, and of respect for the memory of Generals McCulloch and Mcintosh.
 Resolved by the Congress of the Confederate States of Americ., That the thanks of Congress he, and they are hereby, sven to Major. Generals Van D .m and Price, and the officers and soldiers pnder their command, for their vaor, skill and good conduct in the battle of Elkhorn, in the State of Arkansas.
 Resolved, further, That the Congress has heard with profound grief, of tfe death of Generals McCulloch and Mcintosh, who fell in the midst of the battle, goriously leading their Commands against the enemy.
 Approved April 2l, le62.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
lNo. 7a.l

AN ACT making Augusta, Georgia, port of de
 livery for goods imported into Charleston, South
 Carolina.
 of Anerica do enact, That from and after the pas sage of this act, the city of Augusta Georgia, be and the same is hereby made port of delivery for goods imported into Charleston. South Carolina, upon the same terms and conditions, and Ill like manner in every respect, as it has been heretofore, and is now port of delivery for goods imported into Savannah, Georgia; and the secretary of the treasury is hereby authorized to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry into effect the true intent and meaning of this act.
 Approved April 10, 1862.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
No 90,

AN ACT to amend an act entitled {" an act to
 amend an act recognizing the existence of war
 between the United States and the Confederate
 States, and concerning letters of marque, prizes
 and prlze goods," approved May 2lst, 1861.
 SECTION l. The Congress of the Confederate States of America do enact, That the first section of the above entitled act be so amended that, in any person persons shall invent or construct any new machine or engine, or contrive any new method for destroying the armed vessels of the enemy, he or they shall receive fifty per centum of the value of each and every such vessel that may be sunk or destroyed, by means of such invention or contrivance, including the value of the arma- ment thereof, in lieu of twenty per centum, as provided by said act
 Approved April 2l, 1862.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
(No. 79.

AN ACT declaring the officers who shall act as
 President in case of vacancies in the offices both
 of President and Vice President.
 SECTION l. Tae Congress of the Contfderate States of Anericq do enact, That in case of removal from office, death or resignation both of the President and Vice President of the Confederate States, or of the inability of both to discharge the powers and duties of the office of President, then the President of the Senate pro tempore, and in case there sbal be no President of the Senate then the Speaker of the House of Representatives, for the time being, shall act as President of the Coniede- rate States, until the disability be removed, or President shall be elected and inaugurated.
 Approved April l9, 1862.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
lNo. SO.l

AN ACT to authorize the exchange of bonds for
 articles in kind, and the shipment, sale, or hypo- theca n of such articles.
 SECTION l. Tde Congress Of tae Confederate States of Amfrica do enact, That the secretary of the treasury be, and he Is hereby authorized to eX. change the bonds or stocks of the Confederate States for any articles in kind, which may be re quired for the use of the government the said articles to be valued according to such regulations as the said secretary shall make. Stc ,. IL shall be the duty of the commissary and Quartermaster generals to direct their various officers to receive, at the place of purchase, all such articles purchased as are applicable to their several departments, and to apply the same in the same manner if purchased directly by them selves; and the officer to whom each article is ue liyered shall be charged with the value as declared by the purchase, and shall be bound to account for the Same
 SEC ;. The said secretary is also authorized to accept, for the use of the government, in exchange for the said bonds or stock, cotton, tobacco and other agricultural products in kInd which have been subscribed to the produce loan, which may be subscribed in kind at such rates as may be ad- -justed between the parties and the agents of the government; Prorided, That in no event shall he receive cotton or tobacco, at a greater value than thirty five millions of dollars; and the said secre- tary is further authorized to deposit the at such places as he shall deem proper, and to pro- cure advances thereon by hypothecation, to ship the same abroad, or to sell the same at home or abroad, as he may deem best and to assist these operations, the said secretary may issue produce certificates which shall entitle the party to whom issued, his indorser, to receive the produce therein set forth, and to ship the same to any neu tral port, ill conformity with the laws of the Con- federate States.
 SEC. 4. The secretary of the treasury may, from time to time, appoint and dismiss such agents as ne may deem requisite to carry into effect the pro visions of this act, Their compensation shall be a brokerage upon the business completed by them at such rates the secretary of the treasury shall adjust by general regulation
 SEC. ,. The secretary of the treasury may, from time to time, issue regulations for carrying out all the details involved in the provisions of this act, which shall be obligatory upon all parties concern cd theren
 Approved April 2l, 1862.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
Condition of Affairs in the Panhandle oi
 Virginia-Sentiment Of the People.
Governor Letchers recent message thus aludes to matters in Western Virginia:


 Governor Letchers recent message thus alludes to matters in Western Virginia:
 1 have been informed, and believe the nfor nation reliable, that the constitution adopted by the traitors who constituted the Wheeling conyen- ton, has been rejected bv the people to whom it was directed to be submitted 4 clause providing for gradual emancipation WI also sub itted at tie same time, and rejected by the popular yote.- What makes these results the more significant is the fact that all soldiers, no matter whether cti- zens of Virginia or not, were allowed 10 vote, as learn; and, n spite of this extraordinary proceed ing, the public judgment was pronounced against both.
 The constitution submitted by the State conven- ton having been rejected and the constitution sub mttcd by the Wheeling convention having also been rejected all Nrginia-Tde Water, Piedmont, Valley and Trans Alleghany under the same constitutional law; results upon which we may, think, with propriety, feIictate ourselves ana the people of the whole State.
 There is much misunderstanding with regard 10 the sentiments and position of our people in Wes- tern Virginia; and it would be unnardonable in me to permit this occasion to pass without yindcating them in the eyes of my countrymen of the South ern CCniedefacy.
 decided majority of the people of Western Virginia sustaineethe ordinance Of the convention declaring the secession Of Virgua Several votes have been since taken under the direction of the usurped government at Wheeling, and in no sin gle instance have more than one third of the vot ing population been found at the polls. Let these significant facts go to the world as vindicaton of this people against the unjust imputations that nave been made against their loyalty and fidelity
 Northern power has crushed them for the pre- sent but the day is coming when that section of our State-iich in mineral resources fertile in soiI genial in climate, and abundant in all the cereal productons-wl be redeemed and reclaimed Ihe avengipg hour draws nigh, when the dis'oyal, un faithful and traitofous will be made to bow in hum ble submission to the majesty of the law and will rejoice at the opportunity to share again with Us the glorious name of FrqiaiaR
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05

vnT AS committed to the Arkansas Pcnitentiary yGA S. the sierh uf pulash county, or the lst or Ss November lseI a certain Negro Man. cane has pameF H John. Sad negro is about I5 years old b" ~1-1. or feet nine inches in height, has pop eyes and an l pedliuent in his speech
 M k t- property of Stephen Bareied, who resides near yek-I1g 4isa and if not taken away at the e&pfaoD ' ' 4. J. WARD,
 n l. JeG1 24m. Keeper of PeRiteHt'arV
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
HEADQUARTERS DEFENsES VICKsBURG, !
 May Is, 1862.

s. Philip Ice, q s. N. Commanding Adrance
 Nary Dicjsion:
 SIR: Your communication of this date, ad- dressed to the "authorities of Vicksburg," de handing the surrender of the city and it's de- lenses. has been received In regard to the surrender of the defenses, have to reply that having been ordered here to hold these detenses, it is my intention to do so long as 1t IS in my power. (slgned,) M- l.. 0MlrM'
 Brigader~ Genral Commanding.