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Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
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TSNO fa ia Benton Saline county Arkansas, on thees
 2 lst day of February. 1892 negro man who says s
 his name is B0l; about 25 years old feet 10 inches|
 Irsh weighs about lT5 lbs very black lie had on.tef uacn ur pair Of heavy boots, had with him pair o L7an shoes also light bue james coat in the style o
 soldiers uniform. having of round brass buttons be m a nov low crowned whitish r hat and says he belongs to NluLIoe Philips, of llomsye Pike county, Mississippi
 IAr ofer hereby notified to come forward prove pro
 r:y m ,ay charges he will be dealt with according tt law lnOo FAth' HhtilH'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
Approved April 2l, 1869.
Nh 90

AN ACT to increase the facilities of importing
 goods, wares and merchandise into tie por,s of
 the Confederate States.
 SECTION l. The Congress of the Confederate States of America do enact, That it shall be law fu for vessels to unload their cargoes on any part ot the coast of the Confederate States, and that the law requiring entry of vessels or discharge of their cargoes at designated ports and prescribing penalties for failure to do so, shall be- and the same are hereby, suspended
 Approved April 2l, 1862.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
GO M MTTTED

rFHO ial ia Benton, Saline county, Arkansas. on the s
 s name k SI,lON abtut II years old, 5a feet high, % Very has. H. had Wh.n taken up, pair o heavy -s1 hroan shoes kr5 pants and coat CweIl or an ola black
 t tc,d t al tt sides would weigh atout Sl75 lbs, and sa,s le belongs to William Powell, of Neumpka Alabama
 The owner hereby notified to come forward prove pro , a nav charges or will be dealt with according 10 Raw. hJo. iA1h' Fi"ilH
 F,L 2a 1862. l2m. Ccst of adv S52 or Sl Per week.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
No. S6. AN ACT regulating the compensation of deputy poStmaSters.


 SECTION l. The Congress of the Confederate States of America do enact, That from and after the first day of July next, the deputy postmasters of the Confederate States be allowed the follow ing commissions and none other for their compen- sadon respectively, viz: On any sum not exceeding one hundred dollars, fifty per cent, except such deputy postmasters as regularly receive the mail at their offices between the hours of nine o'clock at night and five oclock in the morning, who shall be entitled to sixty per cent. on the amount re- ceived as postage under one hundred dollars. On all sums over one hundred dollars received as postage, and not exceeding four hurdred dollars, forty per cent. On all sums so received, over four hundred dollars, and not exceeding twenty four hundred dollars, ten per cent Deputy postmasters distributing offices shall receive eight per cent commission on the amount of postage on letters and packages received at such distributing offices, respectively, for distribution: which said several commissions shall be allowed quarterly, and in due proportion for any period less than quarter, but these commissions shall in no case exceed the maximum compensation allowed by law.
 Approved April 2l, 1869.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
No. S4.
No. S4. AN ACT to increase the corps of engineers of

AN ACT to increase the corps of engineers of the
 provisional army.
 SECTION l. The Congress of the Confederate States of America do en ct, That the president be and he is hereby au hor zed to appoint with the advice and consent of the senate, an additional number of officers in the Q gineer corps of the provisional army of rank net higher than cap tain; Provided That the whole corps shall not exceed one hundred.
 Approved April 2l, 1862.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
For the True Democrat. T H 2 5 Q U T H.

Within an ever summer cllme
 There is a spot divinely fair Of scenes so beauteous and sublime The day god loves to finger there; And with an amorous glance surveys The favored earth, in boundless view, That conscious of his ardent gaze, Puts on her robes of richest hue, And yields her dushV sons ot toll The treasures of fruitful soil; Spot where the sun. a joy to all, Rules with such perneating ray That night stripped of her dark k'ning pail Seems but the unopened bud of day, Where not alone material things, But human souls accept his sway, That warmth of feeling round them filings And seems to melt their dross away. A land of many stored brave, By freemen's hands and valor won- The legacy our fathers gave The clime-the land of Jetlerson But not the land of other years When beauteous danes and gallant men Bade long adieus to doubts and fears, And welcom'd smiling peace again; And mingling in the giadsome dance, While bontires blazed and bells were chming, Saw, with fond hopes prophetic glance, A youthful nation upward climbing To take her place among the rest The greatest-freest--an the best. Alas! the brightest hopes will fade; And theirs, though glorious, faded too. The havoc time and change have made, But proves the well worn adage true Against fanaticism's force What could their sagest schemes avail? 4 torrent, head long in its course- An earthquake, or volcanic trail, No suroi ruin can reveal Than efforts of misguided zeal, And now, besct by ruthless hordes, The few, the faithful and the brave, Have but the buIwark of their swords, Whose might seems powerless to save Against that fierce invading wave, That carries in it's cold embrace Complete destruction and disgrace. But shall our freeborn spirits quail And bow like aspens to the gale? Nc! tho each race of human kind Against our liberties combined A thousand times l answer-No! Land of the South! my native land, Tho girt by foes on every hand With but the sad alternative To bravely fall or basey live Tho from thy fields wars flaming brand By breath of causeless hatred fann'd Has swept the produce of the soil Thy patriot sons vet dauntless stand, A gallant and devoted band, Nor danger, doubt, disease or toil, Gan queIl that spirit, proudly free; They feel who drew their life from thee, And gh their star gemm'd flag shall fly, By true and yaIient hearts sustained, Where freemen strive for victory Where lie is lost or honor gained Wherever death-shot fall tie thickest And parting natures pang is quickest; Mid bavonet's clash and sabre stroke; Thro' lurld flame and sulphurous smoke, It's radiant stars unIimm'd and clear An emblem and prophecy Shall fty guide the .triot seer To visions of what will-mast be- A nation-glorious and FREE. DardaneAe, May, 1862.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05


 NEW YORK, May 5,The Ediuburg arrlyed this evening from Queenstown the 2lth
 The London Times of the 24th says advices from America indicate the recent battle had no effect in creating the hope among the leading houses that the termination of the war was at hand. Shipments of gold were beginning to excite apprehensons, and it would surprise TO one to here of decree from Washington pro- hibiting the export of specie.
 The Times announces the determined of its its correspondents from the Potomac, and says the President formally decided that Mr. Rus oil would not be permitted to ayail himself of Gc l.. McClellan's invitation to accompany the army; that the federal government fears his independ- ent criticisms-that the troops were desirous of conveying with them historial whom the world would believe; that MT. Russell would have been received with joy in the rebel camps, but but of scrupuluos regard for confidential trust aud fear of the imputaton that he would afford usful information, he returned to England.- LATER.- Breadstuff quite and steady. pro- visions very dull
 LONDON April 24.-Consols closed at 93s to 94 for money and account. American stock dull,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
GIO Reward.

RAyVn from the undersigned about the 1st or middle Ss of March q small black mare pony, about years oid Il ,, inc left slo Ider with the letter HI one hind
 ita The above re ward will be paid i1r the delivery m said pony the undersigned at Little koek or Ssra :, va" ". "''' N T. J. HAMPTON. Mar 23th 1862 lw
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
Approved April 2l, 1862,
No. SS.

AN ACT making appropriations to carry into effect
 an act authorizing the exchange of bonds for
 articles in kind and the shipment, sale or hy
 pothecaton of such articles.
 SECTION l. The Congress of the Confederate States of America do enact, That for the purpose of carrying into effect act authorizing the ex- change of bonds for articles in kind and the ship ment, safe, or hypothecation of such articles, the sum of two millions of dollars is hereby appro- priated.
 Approved April 2l, 1869.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
Nntica.

uFApcrARqHRs lsr BATTALION ARK CAyALRT,
 Camp Madden, April 2, S6Z -,.,,,,,,5 having dismounted and shppei for Mem " fnry ali men absent on sick urC 5h, will, when C dutv rrioin heir companies via Lilre Rock, le V cir horses lehnd They will be furnished tTanspor- 4@""' ". IT. BROOKS, ,,,s 1899 4w Maj. Comdg Battalion. c ta pl+a se
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
No. SI.

AN ACT to authorize the appointment of officers
 of artillery in the provisional army.
 SECTION l. The Congress of the Confederate States of America do enact That for the purpose of enlarging the number of officers of artillery, and enabling them to discharge more efectually the duties of ordnance officers, the president is hereby authorized to appoint, with the ady ce and consent of the senate, officers of artillery, Of tho rank of captain and first lieutenant, n 'he pro- visional army, not exceeding eighty in number. sApproyed April 2l, 1862.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
NICKSBrGG. May Is, 1862.

s. Philip Ice, Com. Ad0aace Notpal Divtsion
 us. N:
 SIR: As your communication Of this date is addressed to the 'authorites of Vicksburg,' and that you may have full reply to said com munication, l have to state that Missssippians don't know, and refuse to learn, how to surren- der to an enemy.
 If Commodore Farraguto or Brigadier General Butler can teach them let them come and try. As to the defenses of Vicksburg, l respectfully refer you to the reply of Brigadier General Smith. commanding forces at Vicksburg, here. with enclosed. Respectfully,
 JAMES l.. AUTRY, Military Governor and Commandant Post.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
pIucky-Interestin Corresnonfience.

The following is the correspondence between the authorities of Vicksburg' and the federal naval officer. We copy from the Whig:
 MAYORS OFFICE, VlcEsnuRG, Mss,
 May IS, 1862. To g. PbiUip Zee, Co"smandinq Aarancc Aaey DiGiSjoR
 Your communication of this date, addressed to the authorities at Vicksburg," has been de- livered to me. In reply l will state to you, that so far as the municipal authorities are concern ed, we have erected no defenses, and none are within the corporate limits of the city.
 But, sir, +l further reply, I will state that neither the municipal authorities nor the citi- zens will ever consent to surrender of the city
 Respectfully, L. LINDSEY, Mayor.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
N CE

H-tO1fNrTTED to the Penitentiary the 18th e-+SssE q Iay of November, 1s6l certain negro sSgs-la}5 Man calling his name BI LI. about feet n-I yS Y En-. i eiahi. of a black color about 26 years t9 @ .iI fia s.ys he belongs to some man living ksyAas& near Memphis, Tenn. E &
 TIa owner k requested to come forward. com S EsA .l, with thg law and take him away or he Will ' S ic sold a the expiration of two years 10 pay
 n.r 4 1S61 24m Keeper of Fsnttent5dry.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
TH TT C F

rt1sf,fTlrFD to the Ar. Penitentary by the a q f.cr of Jackson county certain Negro Man tss cuin ini.ef LOUIS. about feet inches high off a tlcg olor sht build, about 9 years old owner un s Known. -
 The said negro will be sold at the expiration of two -e n.+ c,Il.I t,r f., lie owner A. J WARD,
 n., r 1861. 2isu Keeper of Penibnti0ry
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
Nice.

-f5y shen. Aosaco. M e.n Gegilheht, WIS W11 tr ..ss =s ss6a a holding white hlg 0, aqa!nst sEe sun of and administering to him C. A ABAao'~ He was severely wounded b. - trust not morally.
 During the fight the enemy senIpposite ste-vs and got possession Of Scurry's wage ls,z Ianlss distant, and burned them. 3 With the
 We have no list of the killed and wol ther than the above. a'ieH'
 Gnn. SibIey is fully alive to his situation. q small force of fighting men now under his col snand, he has about 5000 men to fight; but he h gil the important points, the passes, and an arn
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
lWarss tR Me PealtelRlary:
 VT r w r C r

COMMITTED to the Arkansas Pententary by the aA EIeheri of Jefferson county, the 2d day oI Dec E l,til a Negro Man calling his name JOHN EohpVN| kA
 1l k ,out $ wears old feet inches high. Ct ~&s ta cor thick lps, lower lip turned little round t9 the r of his ce caused e say) by having h's law 6foSe- e-5 ga B. fee man A J. WARD,
 ' rs 1e.3 Dim EepppT of IPrite8ijGYy.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
Strav Horse.

vrzVt11 s,a.ril4r has lost dark brown horse, fNse
 on of each side of his neck, quite po3r 1t-s' v he left. ks since $lo reward T5ti @ g Dg I IT
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
Stray Horse.

n LIGHT BAY. half Mustang, half Ameiican horss. "A rn. dn size, black main and tail with piach iill m, ib ridge If his back light on the night side oi % llsnd piece of stake rope round his necK stIiyF', fy e Tuesday the Fist inst Any person Wn9 f %i.' srsaid horse, give any information concerning h ts T8srlv sergeant Captain Franklins oompaa5' Sweet s Issall' nses' Ite D L. McGoitY
 . ta ae4ify t1st on tle 12th of April, Jso2, DAVID No. l55; ,a, & s.' w |. w AlFAM, seey.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
RICHMOND, April 2ath, 1862.

g, Naiar Gzo w. CLAREE-
 ~ ,lf n,,rd of Bacon, or and quarter pounds of
 C and uof exceeding and half pounds oi Flour or M Vai L. B. NORTB0RP. s'S Ise9 tf Conmissary Gen'l Subsistence.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
No SG.

AN ACT for the enlistment of cooks in the army.
 SECTION l. The Congress of the Confederate States of Ameica do elact, That hereafter it shall
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
M c . E

,0NNTTTED 10 the Arkansas Pontentiary on thf 1d gay GJ of December. 1891, certain Negro Man cailing ms ,,,,,a r0U& C0NANS. Sai negro is very light m'- l.t nearly ,yite ireckeled faae, feet nine inches igh m m n years old letters J. C. pricked in India ink on '''' " A. l. WARD,
 r,, ls 1892 24m EtcDer oJ Penitenthry
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
Cn11nfu GCriD.

q IL holders of Pulaski County scrip VIII present tHe "A same for immediate payment ~
 ,...i po.1- May l2 1862 County Treasurer.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05

1Ho boys Is a daIK mOIaIIO, SLOW spoken and IS about 9 years of age. The other three are black -onc of them Is a very large negro with heavy beard, coarse voice and sleepy look. Another one has high cheek bones, is quick and rather impudent The other enc is tall slim boy with pleasant face, and one of his front teeth is out The law allows a man fifteen dollars apiece for catching runaway negroes, and hereby offer an additional reward of fifty dollars for them if cought out of Jefferson county. 1 brought the negroes from Rutherford county, Tennessee, to my place in Jan Uary last.
 Address EUGENE HENDERSON,
 Flat Bayou, P. O., eiferson Co.,, Ark.
 Narlh l2 lsG2 2m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
Ramaway Negroes.
Notice.

LNOLICG. XKT AS committed the jail of Saline county Arkan W. the l6th day of March, 1862 negro named HEN I about 45 50 years old feet inches gh a Color. will weigh about l30 I4o pounds gray headed and teeth out in ont and says he belongs Mnt Turner. of Louisiana.
 owner of negro is hereby notified to come for ward prove property pay charges he will be dealt with q $ the law otherwise directs
 TIIOS. PACK, sheriff. May S. 1862. C1n Cost of adv. S2 Fer week.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
SIPS REWARD.

DANAWAY from the subscriber, z al five negro men of the following < description; The leader of the gang is low, rather heavy set boy, copper color
 ed, and about 35 years of age. He is 1cry-polite when spoken to and the ras cal shows iii his sace. Another one of
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
Sheriff 8 Advertisement.

Gt0YNITGED to the jail of Crawford county, Arkansas S the luth dav April iod@, man Who says his naneis o PIEN abont 30 years old, feet, inches zh weitns about pounds dark copper coor-saJs he belongs U John Lair who formerly resided Al spflnghed Mo- but Eecently at Van Buren, Arkansaa The o,v her of said negro hereby notified to come for ward pr.e property aud pay charges, or he will be dealt with the law directs.
 JAMES NJ. BROWN, JR-
 Sheriff of Crawford county Ark N+o, Q fQf3 fn Cost of adv & per week
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-06-05
From the Baltimore Exchange. There's Life in the Ola Land Yet.

R-.~GSt~&a-
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-03-22
VOLUME 26.


Z. The battle of Tours, A d. 1856, in
which Charles Martel, by the defeat of the
oarcacens, averted the Mohammedan yoke
from Europe.
g. The battle of Hastings, l.. D. 1866,
in which William of Normandy was VIC.
torlous over the Anglo. Saxon Harold, and
the result of which was the formation of
the Anglo Norman nation, which is now
dominant in the world.
o. The battle of Orleans, A. D. I42e,
in which the English were defeated, and
the independent existence Of France 50.
cured
10. The defeat Of the spasish Armads,
A. d. 1888, which crushed the hopes Of
Papacy in England.
II. The battle of Blonheim, A.. D. l7o4,
in which Marlborough, by the defeat Of
IalleTd, broke the power aud crushed the
ambitious schemes of Louis XIV.
II. The defeat of Charles XII, by Peter
the Great, at PuItowa, A. D. 1909, which
secured the stability of the Muscorite En-.
pire.
lS' The battle o. Saratoga, a D. l777.
in which Geu Gates defeated Ruroovne
and which decided the cortost in fayor Of
the American Reyo utlonsS, by making
France their ally, and other European
powers friendly to them.
H. The battle of Yalmy, L. D. 1899.
in which the Continental allies, under the
Duke of Brunswick, were defeated by the
French under Dumouriez without which
the French Revolution would have been
stayed.
l5' The battle of Waterloo, 1915, ia
which the Duke Of Wellington hopelessly
Defeated Napoleon, and saved Europe from
his grasping ambition. Tor put back
Europe half century in its progress to,
ward liberty and distinctive nationality,
which was only recovered by the battle Of
Solferino.CDl
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-03-22

ASTED1LUvIAN TREEs.-The Chicago
Tribune Of the 10th CT January, says;
We saw, few days since two remark
able specimens of petri6ed trees FROM
Pike Peak. They belong to the Univer-
slty of Chicago, and so far as our knowls
edge extends, though young institution
1t has the finest aad largest specimen. Of
antediluvian forests with which we are
acquainted.
While the change 90 stone, is sompio.s,
the wood is as perfectly preserved as if 70
change had occurred. The petryfying
agent was SILICA, and it may be seen en-.
crustlng some portions Of the surface in
white and blue globules.
From the curvature of annual rings Of
growth, we judge the tree from which these
specimens come to have been at least four.
teen feet in diameter, and their number
and thickness indicate that it must have
required about one thousand years to
grow that size. The larger specimen of
the two is over three feet in circumference
at the base, on which it stand nearly erec.
and is five feet and half high ,and weighs
one ton and hall--3,O 900 ponnds. The
other specimen is nearly uniform in size
from end to end, while the large specimen
tapers from the base to about half the size
at the top.
The specie to which these wonderful
specimens belong has probably been long
extinct, but appear to resemble very close.
ly IN every respect the California redwood.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-03-22

HSr five die to>day, the sun will shine
brightly and the birds sing as sweetly .c.
morrow Business will not be suspended
moment, ,and the great mass will not bestow
a thought upon our memories. Is he dead
is The solemn inquiry of few, as they
pass to their work. But no one will miss
US except our Immediate connection, and
in short time they viii forget US, and
laugh as merrily as when We sat beside
them. Thus shall we all, now active in
life, pass away. Our children crowl
close behind us, and they will soon begon,
IN few years not living human b..
can exelaim, "I r4rs-,hA, f;r.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-03-22

AN INDIANS SHREwDNEss.- AT an
early stage in the proceedings of the Erie
and New York Central Railroad, whlls
the directors were negotiating with tbs
chiefs for the land around Jemison Hill,
the colonel and Others Lad made sons
strong speeches depicting the worthless
ness ofthe land, and enlarging considera-
bly, upon the fact that it was good for
nothing for corn, and consequently should
be leased very low, When the colonel
sat down, the old chiefrapled III the Sem.
eoa tongue to the interpreter, to the effect
that he "knew it was poor land for corn
b~t might goot tanA Jar m iraaqw Tbs
force Of this remark will be u y appreci-
ated, when it is known thq, ls little trim
of land around JemiEon HUI was the oniy
possible place for railroad that did NOT
involve the building Of two expensive
bridges across the Alleghany-Post.