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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-03-20

1t is now proposed, according to the Al
bany Standard, to enlarge the Champlain
Canal so that gunboats NAV pass from the
Hudson River 70 Lake CbsmpIsin. The
enlargement would add greatly 10 the busi-
ness of the Canal.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-03-20

fST The body of Col. Cameron having
been recovered at Bull Run, was brought to
Georgetown, whence it was sent by cars on
Sunday to Harrisburg, Pa.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-03-20

Copper ore has been dug from the
ground, it is said, near Richmond Corners
and three small pieces are on exhibition
at the office of the Burlington Times.
True Democrat., 1862-12-31
AN ACT to provide for the relief of needy and

AN ACT to provide for the relief of needy and
 destitute families of soldiers in this State.
 SEC. l. Be tt enacted by tie General Assembly of the Stafe o( ArkGnSJs, That it shall be the duty of the several county courts in this State to meet at their usual or proper places of holding court in their respective counties, soon after the passage of this act as may be practicable, and upon their personal knowledge or examination, and diligent, careful inquiry and information, proceed from day to day, until the same is ompleted, to make out and prepare, cause the same to be me by the cerk of such court, under ther supervision and direct'on, all acurate, detailed descriptive list of all tami ies, living in such county, of soldiers who are gone, or who may have gone, or hereafter go, from this State and'w are, or n ay be, serving in the army of the Confederate ates, that is to say: of such families from which there is, may be- sD absen in the army Of the Confederate State-, q father, husband, brolher or soIi, who is, or may have been, the male heat support of sach family, and in which there is IiJt, may not be, left any adut, male member, capable If supporting the same; and in all cases where any such soldier, hay ing ianiily, or being brother ,on, atore- siit, and he main support of the family to which he belong ed, living m such county, and who may have e1 in the service, or been killed n battle, or Who may nave returned home, having been ho- morality discharged. in consequence of wounds, or disease, causing permanent disability, or inability to contribute to the support of his family during
 
 ceased or eturned disabled soldier, if needy within the purview and meaning ot this act, shall be en- titleoto the benefits thereof, and included in such descriptive list.
 SEC 2. All those families who are or may be living together in one house or domici, CT on the same farm or place, shall be considered and listed as separate lamihes if reall such and in all cases where the family of such absent, deceased, or re- turne d.abied soldier, shall cons St of wife only, without children, such family shall be includ ed in said descriptive list
 SEC. 3. Said descriptive lists shall include only those families of soldiers aforesaid, in the ral counties, who are, may become, in the opin- ion and judgment of said county courts respectively in needy conditions and so as to be unable to live without receiving the benefits intended to be con- ferred by this act.
 SEC. 4. Said descriptive list shall contain state ment: lst. The name of such absent, deceased. or returned disabled soldier. 2d. The county in which he lived-when he entered the Confederate State army. 3d. The numbers and ages of the persons composing such fimily.
 SEC. 5. As soon as such descriptive list can, ol may be prepared, the clerk of each county respec lively, shall make and keep a fair record of the same in his office and transmit duly certified cop, thereof te the governor, at the seat of government
True Democrat., 1862-12-31

SroSEwALL JAcKsoN's BoYs IN CAMP.-A correspondent ot the Richmond Whig, writing from .' Camp Nowhere" where Jackson's" " foot cavalry recently obtained briet rest, says:
 It IS when idle in camp that the soldleris great institution; yet one that must be seen to be appreciated. Pen cannotfuIly paint the ar of cheerful content, care hilarity irresponsible loungings, and practical spirit of testing, that '' obtains ready to seize on any odd clrcdn- stance iu its licensed levity. cavalry m n" comes rejoicing in immense top boots, for which in fond pride, ile had invested full forty dollars of pay; at once the cry an hundred voices follows him along the line" Come up out CT them boots!-comc oui too soon to go into winter uuarter>l l know you re in thar!- see y0ur arms stlckin' outi' A bumpkin rides by in an uncommonly big h;.'! and Is trighten ed at the shout" Come down outer that hat! come dOwni tant FLO use to say you amt up thar! see your legs hanging out!" fancy staff officer was mortified at the rreverent re- cepton of bis nicely twisted moustache,, as he heard from behind innumerable- trees-' Take them mice out CT yer mouth! take em oui! no use to say they ant th4r see their tails hanging outi" Another, sporting immense whiskers, was urged to '' Come out of that bunch of har! knew you're in thar! see your work
 inc!'' Sometimes A ruusing cheer Is heard in the distance: 1t is explained--'' Boys, look Gutl one or tothef ''-thcy being about the only individuals who invariably bring down the house.
True Democrat., 1862-12-31
ClippingS and Comments.

- w Gnd the following in an exchange, and would like to try it when we have the toothache. We have piece of zinc, and if anyof our friends have quarter about their clothes, we would like to borrow it, just to try the exper ment:
 CURE FOR TooTH ACHE.-Take a piece of sheet zinc about the size of d fo pence halfpenny, and a piece of sllver-say quarter ot a dollar, place them to gether and hold them between and cont- giOuS to the defective tooth, in few minutes the pain will be gone as if by magic. The zinc and silver acting a galv tnic battery, will produce on the of the tooth sufficient electricity to es- tablish current and consequently relieves the pain
 - Hermes, the Richmond correspondent of the Charleston Mercury, says:
 "Gen. Randolph's friends have given their yer sion of the causes which induced his resignation, and now the Presidents friends follow in their turn They say that in the beg inning Gen. Ran iolph was sing larly scrupulOus, and rather annoyed the President by requiring of him written opinion on every little question that came before him, but that, litterl, he has transcended his powers by dering important movements, without consulting the President. Tine immediate occasion of trou- ble was an order from Randolph to Ho mes direct ing him the Mississippi ann report to Gen. Bragg believe, but at all events to cross the Mis- sissippi. Hearing of this, the President addressed a note to Gen. Randolph requesting him hereafter, ut least to in form him (the Presldent of move ments so important. Whereupon Randolph re- signed. Your readers must determine the relative value of the two statements"
 "A Mr. w. O. Greer, of Kentucky, has had his pheelinks D hurt, and gives to his emo- ton in strong language. An exchange says:
 w. o. Greer, a somewhat well known ab ,ltion. ist of Kentucky, having been taken prisoner by Morgan, somehow made his escape, and, after reaching Cincinnati, he wrote letter, in wh oh he declared himself unequivocally for ' confscation sublugation, extermInation, and hell and damna- ton." Shouldn't wonder il he got the last.
True Democrat., 1862-12-31
CoNscRIPr EXEMPTION BLANKS

FENHE undersigned having been furnished with the G necessary FORMS and INSTRUCTIONS is pre- pared to furnish all persons 0 the following named trades and business. with PRINTED BLANKS of the required oath. to-wit- Physicians tanners, hacksmhs mak- millers and their engineers shoenakers, mlillwrights, stockraisers, etc, etc
 Upon the reception of s5 dollars Confederate any good money, with statement of the business profession of the applying the necessary blank form and instl actions will be forwarded. Address,
 ". WOOLF0KD (Box 129)
 Little Rock. Ark Will also furnish persons in Texas and Louisiana proper application of the business engaged in EJ N. B-This law does not apply to persons who were enlisted prior to the 1Ih of October, 1862. -tSy Office, for the present, in True Democrat buildings. Little Rock. Dec. 2, '62 --3w.
True Democrat., 1862-12-31

HEAD QUARTERS, TRANS Miss. DfP'T, !
 Late Rock Dec. 18th, lo62S SPECIAL ORDER No. l2.
 In obedience to tine foregoing ordinance and resolution adopted by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Little Rock, the commanding officer of the post at Little Rock, and the camps in it's vicin- iy Is charged with the execution of this resolution; he will cause all liquor-shops in the city to be closed, and all ardent spirits and malt liquors to be seized, if found in the possession of any person caught in the act of violating this ordinance. By command of Major General HOLMES:
 s. $. ANDERSON, Asst Adj't Gen. Dec. I7th, 1862 3w
True Democrat., 1862-12-31
CoNFEDERATE STATES or AMERICA,

CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA,
 WESTERN DISTRICT OF TS2As In Con ede ate District Court for said District Confederate states, ]
 No. 2015 J. A. Walton.
 To TIE MARSHAL of slID DISTRICT Greeting: NWT HERRAS. J: A. Walton has fled his answer in the " above entitled show in that hc l. indebted to the heifa)f Wm Gray, drcd in the of SOu and eestng M4t the said heirs of Vim ir,y, dncd is citizen the Confederate States and resident of the State of Arhansas.
 You therefore hereby commanded that you cite the said heirs of Nm Gray. decd, (hy making publication of this Writ month b-ore the return day thereof in inc Little Rock Democrat, e~5Iapef published in Little Rock apper before Honorable District Court of the Confederate ff the Weten District Texas, at the city Autin the third Monday in January 1865, and pr,pound their claim to inc saii drbt And then there this Wit certifying how you have execGted the same
 Wituess. the Honorable THOMAS J. DIVINE Judge ol
 said Court, and the seal thereof at ihe City ot Au.- rI tis Z2d day of November lS2 and of ude-
 pendence the second.
 GEO. ". G. BROWNE Clerk, Dstric Court C. S. Western District Austin hereby order publication If this cititatcn therein directed. Nov. Z4, l5d2
 J. k. JEFFERSON, Narshal
 Western Dstrict of Texas.
 By JnHN bUKLAgE, Deputy Dec 10, 1862. I'm Cost of adv So
True Democrat., 1862-12-31
Ordinance Nn ISo
CONCERNING GROCERIES

SECTION |. Be tt ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen Of the cify of L,t!e Rack. That from and after this date December l2th 1862 itis declared to be unlawful to vend, within said city, any ar- dent mixtures malt liquors in any quantity what. ever; and all stores, groceries, shops, or other places kept for that purpose, are hereby declared to be closed.
 SEC. ?. Be further ordained, That all Licenses heranfnre granted f.'- n" r"-r"a" "f v""diug ;r said city, any ardent. vnous or mi led lquors are hereby revoked, and decl red void.
 Adopl ed in Council, l2th December. 1862
 A. J. SMITH, City Recorder APPROVED 18th December. lcG2.
 Wm. E. ASHLEY Mayor
True Democrat., 1862-12-31
CHEW'S BATTALION. IhLtHEl

Field and Staff: Kilied-Ma R. E. Chew. Company 'sA,'' lst It. ". Greenlee, com'!g: Wounded-Pr.vate N. Chaney, in ankle severe lv--l
 NJ ssing-Private John Davis--l.
 Went into action officers ,, enlisted men 2l. Company "B.' Iss L.. J. C. Mol"s, comd'g: Wouaded--B ev't. 2l It. C. M. Howard, in thigh severely Corporal J. Nj Mclean, in side severely; private II. ". C. Eudgeons, in hand slightly; W. $. Brooks, in breast severely: J. H. Larrimore, in shoulder severely; s. 5. Mobey, mortaly; c. ". Hancock breast slightly; 5. M. Whisenhunt, in thigh severely-8
 Missing--Private A. D. Fry, J. R. More and J. Martin-3.
 Kled-2d It. w. J. Holland--l.
 Total killed wounded and missng-l2. Went into action officers 3, enlisted men g. Company "C," Capt. s. W. Perkins, com'dg: Wounded-Corporal J. Mangrum, in arm and head severely; Sim Linn, in hand slightly; private II. C. Hunton. mortally-3
 Went into action officers 3. enlisted men g. Company 'D D. s. L. Hayhurst, commanding: K lled-Private H B. Hater--l.
 Wounded--Brev't. 2d Lt L. R. kinnard, slight lv in arm and foot, Sergt. N C. Bunch, ID arm sl ghtly; private James Tanning, slightly in shoul der; T. c. Whitley, mortally. A. A. Houston slightly in leg; J. S. Green. in shoulder slightly; J. T. Holt in shoulder slightly; G. w. McGhee, in arm slightly; John Loitus, in shoulder sli ght- ly-9.
 Missing-Private D. N. Brown
 Total killed, wounded and mi>sing-~l1. " ent into action officers enlisted men--32
 RECAPITULATI0N. Went into rcton officers 39, enlisted 367. Killed, officers 5, enlisted l |.
 Wounded officets l6, enlisted 79.
 Missing privates l2 supposed to be killed Total killed, wounded and missing-l23. There were some twenty or thirty others slight ly wounded, but not disabled.
True Democrat., 1862-12-31
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, Little Rock, Ark, Dec. Ist, 1862.

It Gen. HOLMES
 Dear Sir: have considered the subject spoken of this morning at our interview.
 The idea of plantation in the south associates with it a considerable negro force, negro quarter and an overseer or an owner who acts as Overseer. No one would call d farm cultivated by one or five negroes plantation, while all would call one cultivated by forty or fifty, plantation. The difficulty is in saying where the dividing line lies There being certain and definite rule, 1t seems that the Confederate authorities, must of necessity, fix one in order to carry out the recent act of Congress in relation to conscripts.
 Your ob't serv't,
 H ET.ANAGTN
True Democrat., 1862-12-31
STANZ AS.
inc True Democrat

Lifss transient joys, give or deny, Uht tAGaEa tnIoned above, A. seeaeth Ut in isdon's eys- But love lie, FiraEa, love strew thorns or flowers ,he path tread- Maks smooth or rough my way; By Heardn alike the bolt is sped, Or bent the bows soft ray! The doe,ls l, forgotten be, Or etched ou 0l r : pile; brighter wreet! than Fame's, to me, Is Gods approving smile! To others tc tle toll eni strife, For honors light air; But woven from the Tree of Life, Be n.ne q to We4f
 C. zEL)TE5 ADAMS. Tde Hut Art.. lS;2
True Democrat., 1862-12-31

CHEAP AsHING.--Mr T. c. IIobson, of Greens bero Ala, says, through the Beacon, of the 2lst inst:
 1 have just witnessed an economical and gratify ing experiment in the washing line of business and am anxious that yonr lady readers should be made immediately acquainted with it. It is this With quantity of Buckeye root washed and sliced, a tub full of hot water readily and rapidly made into |" suds." ln this mixture number of various colored woolen garments were speedily washed free of all dirt and stain, without the least perceptible injury to any of the textures On the contrary, the washing had the effect of fixing and brighten ing all the colors. Even those prints that fade in water alone, were left intact and beautiful as new. The mixture was allowed t. become luke warm before mmersing the clothes, and two tubs fall were used in the process carrying the articles washed from one into the other.
 1 kne% this fact many years ago, but this is the first time that have seen it tried. l. washes s k as nicely as it does woolen goods
True Democrat., 1862-12-31
OFFICIAL REPORT MDExED

Of killed, wounded and missing, of Hawthorn's regiment and Chew's battalion, commanded bv Col. A. T. HAwTHoRN at the battle of Prairie Grope, fought Sunday, December 7th, 1862
 Field and Staff-W ounded-Lt Colonel C. Polk, dangerously in head; Adiutant w. A. Err win, severely in leg-2.
 Company "B," Capt. J. B. Torbett, command ing; Killed-Capt. J. B. Torbett, Brev't 2d Leut. John c. Jones. Prvates-Wm. M Chamberlain, F. M. Yates, James Williams and J. J. Goza.
 Wounaed--lst It. M V. Cooke, slightly in arm; a LtJ. R. D. Rye, in hip, slightly; Serst. M.
True Democrat., 1862-12-31
OFFICE CoMMANDANT CoNsCRIPTs,
 T;tfIo pocL 4 IL Dao lf 1S

The following opinion of His Excelency, Gov. Flanagan, and order from Maj 1en'i Holmes, is published for the information of all concerned, and as instructions to the Enrolling Officers in the Dls trct of Arkansas, who will in all cases be govern ed strictly by the act of COngaess referred to; to- wit: the act known as the '' Exemption Law" approved llth Oct, 1869, which has been forward ed from this office for instruction.
 B. DANLEY. Gel.
 Coa.'d of Conscripts Jor tte District of Ark.
True Democrat., 1862-12-31

NIKaN ED OR STOLEN. from the subscriber, living in - ftNre county !" miles from Little Rock the rail ,a '' . ofe Eps aecct IS hants high, years old
 PIhS oHe hlhd loot white. in She coud ltiou without gear or saae marks of S25 will be paid for the o the horse to if taken up in Prairie county or 500 II taken out of said county SA,cT DITFEET SA'i ONRrbL
True Democrat., 1862-12-31
A GRANDDAUGHTER NoTIcE

Msin sIuhMAN itsaa, Aaconeer has taken No Doey, for the purpose of carrying on Gei snction snd Commission Business in e it's branches and rom his long experience Auctloneer natters bif t give general satisfaction to all who may enty1st hi h ness to hs care He will sell the reasonable either at his store elsewhere all kinds of nersoI
 estate such Household Furniture Dry Goods I1 Boots shoes Hats, Caps Watches Also Houses n.hts, Horses Carriages, etc Store open and x F. Liberal cash advances made on con.anments ,o -"quirej. " aVURNAH A.otso,. .. " i,~-y
True Democrat., 1862-12-31
HEADQUARTERS, Little Rock, Dec. l6, lS6:

IIEADUUAKTEKS, Ittt1e 1tOCH, DcC' 1o, fO0-' Col. Daney will publish this opinion, and will also issue and publish order requiring the En- rolling Officers to be governed by the Confederate law of exemption of over-eers, etc., in the State of Arkansas. as 1t is believed it in no way con ficts with the State law.
 T. H. HOLMES,
 Major General.
True Democrat., 1862-12-31
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Debtors the Real Estate Bank hereby notified that ArhansdS Uar Bonds and Tedsury Scrip issued Ior to the lat November receivable in payment Of all debts other those specially contracted to ba paid in gold and silver coin. GORDON N. PEAf. Recetrer.
 Dec l7 "
True Democrat., 1862-12-31
EXTRACT FROM RECORD.

Resolped, That a copy of an ordinance, this day passed, on the subject of groceries, be furnished immediately to Lieut.. Gen. Holmes, and that he is hereby respectfully requested to have said ordi- nance carried into effect in such manner he may deem advisable.
 Adopted in council 18th December, 1862
 A. J. SMITH, City Rec. APPROVED I2th Dec, 1862
 VIM l.. ASHLEY, Mayor.
True Democrat., 1862-12-31
q. ZELDTE5 ADAMS

Missouri, Ai->oa.i. tw tka from thy sInm',rgs.
 .ta-t though hear hc hammer thy ns C.n death shriob fathers walls thy mothers The tears ot tby daugh CTS, awake the again? Com in ths ht. sh l, dew drops of morning On T., limbs, ,ni stanl orth as giant war F-r Janatt5s forging bands stronger than iron
 To bind tilee forever to t cole qurrer's car Can thy rumbeiiug sens $, be 70 callous ani dead T-at dreams thou ctn',t hear not, nyr see. Ina, tho c4 tlcy srikn.; Aifric's Are being welded a.,tIn to bz placed upon the,a Can-t hou not through the world the finger of scorn, l. pointed at IL who subnissive!y stand Beneath the fou yoke, whie their brothers striking, For the Freedom and Honor of dearly loved land, Arise thy strength drive the Huns from ty borders And stand b the -1urh-rn in the fight; Pour rt. .!I thy men to help item to batt.o
 For Freedom. t,r ory. frr Ju tcc, f,r Right Let thy vat, hhres glow and th,it bu ps sound high Ger thy m)unt4in- and valleys woodland and lea, Then b glad s] shall ring thy pIares and streams Hail, brothers haili Missouri s free! II. JEFF. TuOMpsON Pocahontqs Dec 12h, 1892
 - .--sSzzs--- ca.-
 To COLOR THREAD.-Prepare a lump of bees wax by mixing into 1t while in a melted state enough of so0t to make it perfectly black. When cold it is ready for By drawing a white thread of cotton silk over this twice, you will have gray thLead. and by repeating 1t you will have 1t black and good enough for nearly every purpose. With the above, says an excahnge, we were fur nished a sample of thread eolored as described, and find 1t all claimed for it. The method has been tested by a we'll known citizen, and there Is no question of it's value.
True Democrat., 1862-12-31

HEADQUARTERS TRA>S-NI I-sI>slPT DEFAkTMEAT.(
 OFFICE CoN pr CUNnCAIPTs,
 Ltt!ie Rock, ATf, Dec IS, 1852 j General Order No ].
 LI County Enrolling Officers in the District of Arkan "A SIS governed siriy by the Act cf Congress of the Confederate states approved llrh 0ct 1892 n exempt iug oyersecrs from military service. Sail act of Congress provides for the exemption of pers agent and oveIseer each plantation o twenty negroes which there is white male adult not liable military service: And JErtbermore. for additional police fer every twenty negroes two more pantaon within miles cf each other, and each having fss than twenty negroes which there white male adult military dnty person. being the oldest oi tine owners ovcrseers such plantations By command of Maj Gen. HoIMls
 F. DANLEY. Col.
 and Com'dt of Conscripts, District of Arkansas 2t 1862
True Democrat., 1862-12-31
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- Lincoln, in his message, calls negroes "Amelican citizens of African descent." We suppose that-th includes Hannibal HaInlin.
True Democrat., 1862-12-31
Nov 26 6w*
Q NTHOAY HOUSE, LITTLE ROCK, ARK. "A uct. l5. lSt2 J. l.. PALMER, Pr0prietl
Attention All.

fxI IuE MEDICAL Ptj;NEA OS Department. Little Rock,
 B Arh i. ci o the Following herbs, ioI-ibs oi tiie -tH flr which te following prices will l.. pond dtlstr5 Dr. Medical furgeyor Little Ruek. Dr G O. CuETHAN- a+ the Chemical Laboratory, Philadelphia A h Persons residing in districts Wer they te obtained will please give theg ccect- ing and saving them Ie articles b. aud well
True Democrat., 1862-12-31

es,roLEN-$l5o Rt WAKD-on the evening of TNzv. kS the Huh in-t bright bay mare about hfeen /S$A hands high star her forehead Of her oreet has
 hard projection above the hoof resembling ringooe but caused by injury when colt She Is heautiiay formed animal intelligent and Had black lea her quilted saddle English tlee b die with dragnon bit and double rens; mrtingas with collar 'he lehs ea,t and m rtngae all rouud leather The above re- ward will be paid for the return of me ho ee saddle and biie the appr hens o the thief or e9 VIII oe paid s"h inf rnson Will lead to the recovery or the animal equipments. Apply to ,.
 little Rock Dec 20 1862 13-3w
True Democrat., 1862-12-31

AND FOR SALE.-We have HOO acres biacs land Z7o v it which high state ot cutvat1n Wlth ne" aud comm, frame building, with several ne" taiae ues ca bin. house and kitchen on same, ylng In milts Washington. within one and nail le7 oi nayga0r an excellent well ot water on the poc c""- yaeut 10 splendid range where but lttle corn wl bH re- quirrd stock This considered one o the best tracts o land in this section of the state. ~ -
 We have also of excellent red land oo acres of which are high state Of cnltivaton "iIh lfale dwelling building, the place, Zo hles of N ssington finely watered ,.:
 Also 800 acres land, with 100 acres Tn cultlvaon buildings toerably good with well o good water Hie west of Wahiugton of said tracts lying in Hampstead county ton empsead county Arkansas where more full pa tlcu will be given. D. w. BLUCk
 Washington, Ark, Dec II, 1S62
 have in addition above tracts 0)A acres land lying in Hempstead Lafayette counties. which arc also offered for sale b. X VI B.
 Dec 2I, 1862 6w
True Democrat., 1862-12-31
Neaan aAWAND-Eanayay llom the .ab.eLlI-r

Q -A6n nLW AhU-Eauaway from inc subscriber cpeyD on the night of the ls inst, a negro man 91S named JJE abpu 25 years old, of copper color, down look and quick spoken he i4 about. feet 6inche hGh Al weighs 50 lbD lbs lie brought from Weston, the Missouri river by w. A. Guthrie, from whom pur chased him. lie has good many good clothes with him bo6J- fine wool felt hat and mixed coat little worn with imitation Of keg buttons. The above will be paid and all necessary expenses, if delivered m in Little Rock JAMES TlAMS
 Dec lh. 1862
True Democrat., 1862-12-31

be thc determination of tie government of the United States. By command of Maj Gen. BUTLER.
 GEO. A. STRONG, A. A. General, Chief of Staff.