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Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

THE LEGIsLATURE.-It will be seen by the proclamation of the Governor that he has called the legislature to meet on the fifth day of March next We are not dis posed to criticise this act of the Governor s though it is condemned by many. The ap- propriation of two millions of dollars of war bonds is nearly exhausted, but then there are three millions of treasury warrants that may be used for military purposes. Qf the object is to revise the militia system, 1t is questionable if any new system can>be put in operation in time to meet the crisis. Whatever may be the reasons for the call we will not pre.judge nor -censure, talk ing it for granted that those reasons, be they good or bad, will soon be presented to the legislators. This is not time for fault finding or divisions and we hope to see all our authorities, executive, legislative, judi cial and military acting in harmony and concert for the general welfare.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

THE JAYHAwKERs.-T Confederate Circuit court, lately held in this city, ad- iourned after session of ten days or more. The grand jury failed to find true bills against the persons brought here from the northern counties on charge of treason. We are advised that the evidence against these men was sufficient to show that some of them were dangerous and disaffected men. Their offence consisted more of words and threats than in overt acts.- Some of the principal witnesses on the part of the government failed to attend and it was thought best to them, upon their ta- king the oath of allegiance to the Confed- crate States.
 Some danger was apprehended, upon the return of these men to their homes, of a conflict between them and certain citizens whose lives they had threatened. We have heard of no disturbance in that quar- ter and hope these fears were not we'll found- ed. If these men are really in favor of the South, they have more an opportunity to show their loyalty and defend the State. If they favor the tyrant, let them go to him. It is cheaper to fight them than to feed them.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

TIE MIL1TIA.-The invasion of our State has aroused our people and military au' thorities. The militia, in sorhe portions. or perhaps the whole State, pave been ol will be called out. Volunteering IS going on rapidly and companies ar being raised in every county. We must I, ,se in mass and drive the invader from the State. Every available weapon must be brosght out and the foe taught to feel what it IS to arouse free and proud people.
 Our militia system is defective, and an other misfortune under which i've labor is that our higher militia officers ire unpopu- lar. Elected in time ofpeace when It was a mere matter of form or compliment, the people had no idea of being l{d to battle by them. Under the circumstances, it should be matter of pride with them to resign, for, no man of fine feelings wotld hold on to an office, so obtained, unless he was sat, isfed the majority were in favoS of risking their lives under his command, The best way to do this is for these men 70 resign If they are the choice of the people, they will be reelected If not, men in whom the soldiers have confidence, will be elected as leaders.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27
Camp Ashley, Little Rock, Feb. F, 1862.

Pious people tell us that New Orleans IS a very wicked city, butno city in the South has shown such noble spirit during the war as New Orleans. Not only has she sent company after company of volunteers to the war, but has armed and equipped them. She has turned out complete bat teries, with gallant men to man them. She has provided for the families of volunteers and kept up free markets, at which enor- nous quantities of provisions were distri- buted. One gift enterprise netted over fifty thousand dollars for the benefit of such families. She has given ship loads of cot ton for arms, to be distributed among the soldiers. Besides cannon, small arms, ann munition, shoes and clothing, for the sol diery, New Orleans has built gunboats and ram of formidable strength, on which the safety of the Mississippi may yet rest. These noble charities and patriotic enter prises would redeem multitude of lins. All honor to the Crescent city, andihad others done as we'll our skies would now be clear.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

AN ADDITION TO THE RECORD OF INDUS TRY. - Mrs. Elizabeth Skaggs and hei daughter, Mary Ann, near Roseville, Frank lin county, since the 1st September, have woven 132 yards of jeans, and 800 yards of plain cloth. The jeans sold for one dollar and twenty five cents yard.
 Nancy Norris, Caney, Arkansas, since the 1st September, spun and we've 65 yards of jeans, also wove 54 yards of jeans and 137 of linsey; making total of 256 yards. In this case the lady did all her house work, having two invalid sisters to support, and no servants.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

FROM GEN VAN DoRN-IMPoRTAY TO Vol uNTEERs.-In letter dated at his headquarters at Pocahontas, February l4th, Gen. Van Dorn asks us to publish the following, which is i'm portant to volunteers:-G Gd2ette.
 "To prevent misunderstanding in regard to the call for troops in Arkansas, 1 will state that the proclamation of Gov. Rector is alone to be referred to, as far as the army to be under my command is concerned. I wish no caralry, nor will receive any more than has already been accepted-there being already more than the usual proportion of that arm of the service.- The organization of the troops under my call will be made at Pocahontas, where the election for field officers will be held-as stated by Gov. Rector-except the two regiments to go to Gen. Pike, which two will be organized at Ft. Smith, Arkansas. The destination of troops mustered into service under my call will be entirely un- der my orders"
 lsigned,) EARL VAN DORM,
 1ojor General,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27
Proclamation By the Governor.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS,
 February 25th, 1862,

feDfuafy @oth, lSb2N To THE PEOPLE OF ARKANSAS
 Reliable information has been received that the north estern portion of your State is invaded and abandoned to the enemy. It is the determined pur- pose of your Military authorities to expe the ene- my at all hazards and at all cost. To accomplish this, the entire State must be, at once put upon war footing. The hour of trial for us has at length arrived-danger presses us on all sides! We are, and will prove ourselves, equal to the emergency. The reconing, so often repeated, is now made good, to-wit: That every man in the State capable ot bearing arms must take the field in defence of the State. In the justice of our cause let us ind strength. In the proud position we have assumed as nation of freemen let US be encouraged, and prove ourselves worthy of enjoying the great boon of republican liberty, Scorning all danger, deiy- inc all consequences, let strike now my country men, whilst our destiny is ill our own hands-whiist our limbs are unshacked, and our hearts are proud and know no humlaton, And if fate shall decree that we be engulphed in one common ruin, let the few who escape or those who live after us record at least, the one fact that we lived, suffered' fought and perished as band of Spartan orothefs' unconquered aud unconquerabe.
 Thirty thousand of your sons, brothers, husbands, friends and neighbors are upon the oattie neiu pourinr out their blood like water for your sakes' for your honor and for your defence. Shall we save them and ourselves by going to their rescue! ar shall we abandon them to their late!
 Who cave the northern men the rlght to say ,hat uro of the South shall not be free! Whatpage r history has taught the doctrine of CO., o..an9 What craven heart is there amongst us that is fashioned for such pupiage?
 Rv vour own sovereign act--through your dele. ootes in convention assembled, each and every man in Arkansas has pledged his life, his property
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

THE WORK OF PREPARATION learn that the government has taken the most active and vigorous measures to secure the defences of Richmond, and to resist the enemy in North Carolina. We have much interesting information of the details of recent movements on the James river, and of other preparations of defence, which, from obvious motives of prudence, we re- frain from publishing. We have always respected any intelligent suggestion of the authorities for the suppression of inteili- gence affecting the integrity of our defences; but there is often grievance in this mat ter, that while certain papers may consent to withhold information likely to interest their readers, but which may possibly or remotely jeopardize the public interest, others will not show the same discretion or forbearance.
 At least, however. we may assure our readers that the measures of defence taken by the government show promptness and vigor deserving at once the public praise and the public confidence, and the accom- plishment of which should be quite stuff cient to compose the present unnecessary and unseemly alarm.-R;chmond E<amin- CT l4th.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

J. w. Irwin of this county, has volunteered to send three negroes to cook wash etc., for the volunteers. It has been suggested that ten servants to each compa- ny could be furnished with great advansage to the men and no detriment to the country We hope to see MT. Irvin's example imi' lated by others. Let us do all we can, each in his way and according to his means
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

Gg- Obituary notices are becoming so numerous and lengthy that we are compell- ed to curtail them, and hereafter, unless the authors of these notices make them short, we cannot publish them. All we can dc is to publish the facts in the shortest possible form
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

ax The following cuts: " We wonder what has become of the disquisitiSns of the great international law commentators. Ed ward Everett, Caleb Cushing, Gen. Cass, and Reverdy Johnson, who demonstrated through voluminous columns, that tie seiz- ure of Mason and Slidell by Capt. Wilkes was justifable. ."-Cin. Enq.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

Gg- On Monday, Capt. J. ,. Tender son arrived here from Pocahontas, on his way to visit his family, for the first time since his enlistment, looking as if he could scalp several of the enemy if an opportu- nifty presented itself. He will return about the l4th of March, and will take any pack ages that may be sent to volunteers at Poca- hontas
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

The federals claim to have taken 5000 prisoners at Fort Donelson, who have been sent to the penitentiary at Alton, Illinois, which has been fitted up as a military pri- son. It is said thst Rpell proposed to Gen. Johnston, an exchange of prisoners,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

Mrs. Susan Willis, of Johnson county, Arkan- sas, from lst March to lst October 1861, wove 100 yards of carpeting, 90 yards of first rate woolen jeans, 36 yards double wove coverlets, 20 yards double wove counterpanes-kni 20 pair woolen socks for soldiers, and cut out and assisted in making uniforms for Capt. Swaggerty's com pany. 1T. J.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

To THE You've MEN OF PULASKI COUNTY Having received authority from Gen. PIKE, to organize company for his command, have commenced the work. On my roll l have now over forty names, majority of whom are sworn in and with these I have gone into camp at this place, where I am ready to receive recruits All young men who desire to serve thelr country in this the hour of her peril, will confer favor by enlisting without delay, as we desire to or ganize and proceed to the scene of active ope- rations immediately.
 ". N. PARISH.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27
From The West.

It is pretty cetain that Prices command, or a portion of it, has fallen back to the Arkansas line, and effected junction with McCulloch. 5O,0O0 federals are near the line 10000 ofthem in Benton county. In addition to this formidable force, others are coming down through Missouri. Their advance through Arkansas will be contes- ted step by step, inch by inch. A battle was ex- pected before this time, but the enemy are mov ing slowly and cautiously. When the conflict comes 1t will be a dreadful ore and unlsss over- borne by numbers the sons of liberty on Boston Mountain will make that eminence as famous in history as Bunker's Hill. Our volunteers should hurry at once to the rescue and not wait for forms of organization or full complements of men.
 From Pocahontas we learn that there is fed eral force at Greenville, Missouri, of two or three hundred cavalry that SCOUT the country, steal provisions and act the Yanko Hessan sol. dier generally. The people of Fort Smith and Van Buren are alarmed and some are moving off. The majority rely confidently upon our whip ping them at Boston Mountain. Gen. Price is in the Indian country with small force and we hone he will soon be reinforced. The greatest anxiety is felt for the approaching conflict for it will be terrible one.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

FASTING AND PRAYER.-In obedience to the recommendations of President DAVIS there will be divine services in all the churches, on Friday forenoon, commencing at lO1 o'clock Let us observe this day as becomes an earnest and christian people, engaged in a just and holy WAT for liberty
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27
Proclamation by the Governor. HE STATE OF ARKANsA

n D D T A n v E "A K h A Ia 5 A 5 To the Members Of tLc GeneraI Assembly Of said
 Stote--GREEFNG:
 Vy7HEREAs The constitution of the State of W Arkansas empowers the Governor, by proc- lamation, to convene the General Assembly of the State on extraordinary occasions.
 Now therefore, 1, HENRY M. REcToR, Governor of the State of Arkansas by virtue of the author1V in me vested bv law iii view of the present emer- gencv and the peril which threatens the country, do hereby caIl upon the members of the General As sembly to convene in session extraordinary, at the capitol, at 10 o'clock on Wednesday, the 5th day of March, 1862.
 Ia Testimony Whereof have neTeunto set r., $ Arkansas to be affixed at Little Rock, this tbe 2lst day ofF9bruary, A. D. 1869 D' '''' II. N. RECTOR.
 Tan. SHERMAN Sec'v of State.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

CT . M s.s A1-A -s- 7A -LA
 LITTLG ROCK, ARK HAS reopened the Shop at the old stand, oppo- site the Theatre, on Main street, former firm of Trumper < Day,] where he is prepared to do all work in his line of business-such as Max ing, Restocking and Repairing Guns, Pistols and Locks, at th. shortest notice. Repairing for Re riments and Companies will be done with dispatch on reasonable terms.
 Thankful for past favors, he respectfully solicits share of public patronage TERMs-Cash on deliuery
 J. F. TRUMPLER. Linle Rock, Feb. 27, 1869.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

wCol Lock Texas mounted regiment passed through here yesterday and to-day. The regiment is about 1900 strong we'll mounted and as fine looking set of men as were ever mustered into any service.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27
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In Richmond they have seized all the corn in the diStilleries. Army comman- ders have declared as we'll against King Alcohol as against King Abe So mote it be-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

The Yankees on Ship Island have been reinforced with 15,000 more. A desperate attack will be made on Savannah, or Mo- bile and New Orleans. Unless they can get federal gun boats down the Mississippi, the fight at New Orleans will be desperate.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

Prince Alfred heard of his fathers death at Havana, where he had arrived about a month ago.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

aFF~ in our advertising columns will be found the advertisement Of J. F. Trum- pier, gunsmith.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

The federals took 2,Oo0 prisoners at Roanoke Island, who have been sent on to New York.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

Just as we go to press we have recieved let ters from the west, which state the federals in Benton county make show of retreating. If so McCuloch and Price will start in pursuit of them today. The enemy may attemptto reach Arkansas by detour through the Indian coun- try.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

The Richmond Dispatch, of the 10th inst, chronicles the arrival in that city of Messrs. Batson, Hanly and Royston.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

DIED-Tn this city, very suddenly, on the night of the 2Oth inst, ANDREW JACKSON McCULLT, aged l3 years.
 In this city, on the 2lst inst, EusLEr Coayr- LUIS, eldest son of William II. and Elizabeth Jones, aged about II years.
 In New Orleans on the 10th. inst. in the 35th year of her age Edith, wife of Col. A. Syberg of this city . Welcome the grave; for there my Saviour lay
 In deaths embrace, before lie rose on high; And all the ransomed by that narrow way,
 Pass to eternal life beyond the sky"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

Harry Mccarthy was playing at Rich
 mond about week ago. In his bills he styles himself '' The Arkansas Comedian 7" He has a lot of new national songs, among which are z The Volunteer, < Stars and Bars" Scotc taking the Oath,' and
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

There are~but four stars. We confess we do not like it. Better designs were givep>in our columns.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

--~zs
 HEAD QUARTERS, 2D BRIGADE ARK. MmTA,l
 Little Rock, Ark, Feb. 26th, 1862.
 General Order No. ?.
 To the ColonelS and Comanandants of tle seeeyu' regiments composiag the % Brigade, Arkansas MiHtia-
 By virtue of General Order No. 24 of the Niii- tary Board of the State of Arkansas, directing me to call out the entire Militia force of my brigade and put them in camp for active service, you are hereby ordered and directed to call out iuneii ately your respective commands and rendezvous them at the respective Head Quarters of each re- glment. Each aud every who Is subject to militia duty, and not exempted by law from active service, IS required to report himself for duty. ou are further ordered and directed to make out complete descriptive lists of each company in your respective regiments, duly certified to by the capthns of each company, and forward the same forthwith to these Head Quarters by special mes senger.
 You are furthermore ordered and diroctol 4, make out lists of the number and kind of orrns or each company, to be included in descriptive list.
 It is furthermore ordered that all certificates of ! exemption which have been heretotorsissued bv surgeons of regiments be, and the same are hereby revoked and annulled; and that those holding such certificates shall apply for ones to the brigade surgeon.
 Regimental quartermasters anl cOnmissaries are required each enter into bonds with sufficient security to be approved by the Military Boari for the faithful performance of their duties and the disbursement of the public funds. They are also required to make the best arrangements they can for the temporary quartering and subsistence of the troops until they ordered to Head Quarters and more permanent provisions made, which will be just possible.
 You arc furthermore ordered and directed to have all vacancies existing either in field og staff or companies offices flied up immediately.
 You are furthermore directed to communicate as often as you can to the Brigadjer General com manding, the progress and condition of your or canization and for such information and assistance as may aid you in the prosecution of this order.
 As soon as place of Head Quarters is assigned by the proper authorities 3nd tue plan of campaign agreed upon you will be duly informed In the meantime, the Brgadier General would euoin upon each and every Colonel, to proceed as rapidly as possible in ,de organization of his regiment, anu to put it upon good war footing as possible 90 that we may be prepared to repe the invasion that threatens to overwhelm us
 By order of Brig. Gen1
 GEO N HOLT. l quos. c. PEER, Aid-de-camp, and 1 Acting Asst Adit General. ] Feb, 2
 The Brownsville Banner, Dcs Arc Citizen and Searcy Eagle, please copy once and forward bill | fo,,,, C,t
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27

One thousand Chinamen were drowned in late flood in California
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-27
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 We mislaid a number of the Washing ton Telegraph, having in it an article in reference to ArkGnsas treasury notes, and asking if they were signed by the clerks for the treasurer. Upon inquiry, we learn that the name of Mr. Basham is signed by himself and Mir Martin, his deputy These signatures are nearly alike, though those written by Mir. Martin are smoother and rounder CounterfeitS of these warrants may be easily prevented hereafter At first, no suitable paper could be procured to print them on, and the first impressions were struck on writing paper, which is too heavy, and breaks. Paper of a better quality was procured on which the late is- sues were printed. Better than all, it was found that there were fifteen or twenty large books in the vaults of the banks here, fll- ed with blank checks, drafts and bills of exchange, printed on fine bank note paper. This can be used by printing on the reverse, or back of these drafts and bills, and the fine steel engravings, which will then ap- pear on the back of the treasury war rants will be safeguard against counter feiting, as we'll as the quality of the paper, which cannot be initiated The old issues can be paid in and withdrawn from circu- lation.
 The soubriquet of :" Stonewall' was ap- piled to Genl. Jackson of the Virginia ar my, by Gen. Beauregard, at the battle of Manassas. While Jackson, at Bull Run, with small force, was holding a portion of the enemy in check, Beauregard, eX- claimed: ''See Jackson, he stands firm as stone wall"
 \The committee of Congress charged with selecting and reporting the design of a flag for the Southern Confederacy, have adopt ed one which is as follows: