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The weekly Butte record., 1862-06-14
G R o C E R 1 E S !

Having bought out the stock OF J. NJ. CLARK L
BRO, in the above line, and making large addi-
tons thereto the undersigned respectfully informs
his friends and the public generally that he has and
will keep at all times large and well selected
stock OF Groceries and Provisions of all kinds To-
bacco, Mining Tools. &C.. which he can and WILL
sell as low if not lower than any house in this vicn
ity. W. W. HOBART.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-06-14

ANTON ROMAN. FRANK D. C.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-06-14
SAN FRANCISCO.

MANUFACTURER OF FIRE PROOF DOORS
VI and SHUTTERS. BANh VAULTS, graf
ING. CEMETERY RAILING. BALCONIES. &c.
All orders from the Interior. Oregon and Wash
lnCtoa Territory, or any place the Pacific coast,
attended TO with pFomptneSs and dispatch
Mr.. SIMS appreciates the past liberal patronage
OF his friends and trusts he may continue TO merit
Il IN the future. For the information Of stranger
he would say. that he feels confident that his expe-
uenoe in his particular calling. is surpassed by
none on this coast. which his superior work. sent
y almost every town in California. Oregon. al o
Victoria and the Sandwich Islands and TO be seen
on some Of the best buildings in san Francisco,
fdly attest.
Also-a very large lot Of second hand shutters OF
various dimensions all for sale at very low rates
iel4mS
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-23

Could our fair ladies and christian minist ers
witness the agonies of the dying and wounded,
they would become the advocates of peace and
harmony, rather than the promoters and en-
couragers of the butehery ofmankind. In the
language of Holy writ, We say, "blessed are
the peace makers, for they shall inherit the
kingdom of heaven. ."-ShrsueportSoufh Wesfera.
Why neighbor You must be the most nopu-
lar man amongst the ladies of Caddo, or else
so far gene in their favor as not to care q con-
tnental d-dollar what they think o. Won.
You certainly do not accuse them of fomentinc
war and bloodshed? Our ladies' here long for
peace, with yearning they cannot describe.
They pray for it. War costs them so much that
man can never feel nor estimate. 1t would
be the most glorious news of any earthly It'd
ings, for then; to hear that the North ha d con-
cluded to let us alone. Bat it must be peace
with honor and independence. No peace by sub
mission. Rather than that they rise to the
lofty heroism of sacrificing all that can fill a
woman's soul with joy. Wealth, husband,
children, brothers, friends We would not
have that altered if we could.
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-23
A SINGULAR PRopnEsY.-Thc follov

a SINGULAR PRoPuEsY.-The follow
ing circumstances recently occurred at
Pensacola, and its truth il vouchel fur
by reliable officer Of the army:
4 soldier in the Confederate service
fell into u long and profound sleep, from
which his comrades vainly essayed to
arouse him. At last lie woke up himself.
He then stated that he should die the
next afternoon at four o'clock, for il was
so revealed to him in his dream. lie said
in the last week of the mouth of April
would be fought the great es; and bloodiest
battle of modern times, ana that early IL
May peace would break upon the land
more suddcnly and unexpectedly than the
war had done in the beginning. The first
part of the prophetic dream has been re-
alized, forthe soldier died next day
o clock p. NJ. Will the rest be in April
and May? Let believers in dreams wait
and see.--Nobae Advertiser.
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-23

The "Ouchita Herald of the 18th
says that on the 10th Capt. Il. w. Elliot
had inst returned from Corinth, and con-
irmed the capture of Island No 10. He
says we lost 1900 men, taken prisoners.
From the same paper we extract the
following latest items Of news.
just as VIC are ready for press we have
been handed by cur worthy Post Master
4. w. Bacchus, Vicksburg Whir of
the 18th, from which We CLEAN the follow.
ing important news:
Fort Pulaski, after the most severe bonn
bardment surrendered to the Federals. ut
> o'clock or Saturday last. Almost eyery
gun il the fort was disabled. Or loss
was only four men wounded. The garri-
son of the Fort consisted of only 500 men
The Virgiria left Norfolk on the 18th for
Lpwel's point. We may soon expect to
hear a good account Of her.
The enemy have possession Of Hunts
vile and Decater, Ala. They captured
two trains on the Memphis and Charles
ton Road. The Federal army are very
sickly at Nashville, and great, demorali-
sation exists-thousands are desertinc:
1000 sick have been sen to Louisyille
and Cincinnati. The people il the
vicinity of Nashville show the greatest
loyalty to the Confederacy.
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-23

EGF- The following are extracts from pria
vate letter from Hon. L. b. Green. IL was not
intended for publication but it will be found
interesting:
CAxDEx, Ark, April 10Th, 1862.
Cor. JOHN Il. EAKIN:-lHy Dear FrieHd;-l
send you herewith 4. Herald ld'-Exfra-oi
this date, by which il appears that the gallant
soldiers from South Arkansas suffered severely
at the battle Of Shiloh, near Corinth-
| am panied to learn from Capt Elliott, who
arrived this morning, that the gallant old vete-
ran of Lafayette county, Capt Saml- a. Dill
was mortally wounded-nO chance for his re-
covery He led his company and fell . with
his back to the field, and his feet TO the foe"
Gallant old soldier Peace to thy ashes
1t pains my heart to write that my noble,
brave, generous young friend, Capt J. y.
Austin Of the Columbia Guards, was killed by
the internal Vandals at Corinth, Tor rather at
Shiloh, believe that is the name given TO the
great battle) Pat Austin, poor fellow, |
knew him long and well, and never knew q
nobler man. Young, ardent, brave, generous,
and withal, gentle in his nature; . tho young
in arms and few were his deeds in war; yet,
valor infamed his soul, he was Of The race ct
the JrqUe." You never knew him-did you
What Antony said Of Brutus would apply to
Pat Austin:
% His life was gentle; and all the elements
SO mixed in him, that Nature might stand up
And say to all the world This ras man.
Farewell! farewell. my friend-uaie, rdle, ion'
| gum, UdLe!
| learn from private letter from gentle.
man at Carinth to a friend in this place, that
Col. John r Fellows fought with the Camden
knights for two days-fought Like iieer and
| acquitted himself nobly. H has risked hl'
lie in battle In defence of his country ami even
handed justice (which q few have been disposed
to withhold) ought to be meted him.
Our city IL sal and sorrowful oh that TN
curse of Margaret would f1ll upon Lincoln ans
the other desiroyers Of the world peace
| The river has been quite high but believe
| it is now falling slowly. There was rise 2
twenty-seven feet. The Twilight lett here Of
yesterday; the Bcauregard (Capt. Len Moore
will be here in day or two.
Oar mails have been very irregular lately
We have not received any Memphis papers II
about ten days.
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-23

GEN. A. $. JoHNsroT.-Then n;l;..
Or eer Of this gallant soldier comnera
as n class mate with President Dari,
West Point. where he received thorr,.a
military education and graduated =,
distinguished honor. The friendshin ~
originated in the early intercourse VI ftb-~. H
distinguished men, continued through nj vi
as was evidenced by the implicit ears
dence in Gen. J. by Mr.. Davis. duri1s
Tie administration Of the latter a. Se..ts
tary OF War, and afterward by naming M.
General second in rank in the service !
the Coufederacy.
After graduating at the Military A..
DENY Gen. J catered as Second Lieu,a1
ant in the 9Th Infantry, where he sarraI
for the period Of six years In he Blarl,
Hawk war he was appointed Adia,ant
aud subsequently was Colonel q an I'M,
nois regiment for three months 10 TIA,
var. At the close Of the war tie resumed
the position Of Adjutant.
In 1886 he went 70 Texas, and at orna.
espoused the cause Of the infant republic
lie took the oath cf allegiance as an ois,
Ger, IL Columbia, ID that year, ana unler
Houston, was made commander ID. chef
of the army in Texas 1t was In this ~
siliou that he first acquired the tile of
general lie vas subsequently Secretarv
of War, Of Texas, ard took the field ID
command Of the expedition against Bowles
lie drove The Indians out of the country,
aud gave peace to the people.
After few years Of quiet at his home
ID Texas, lie j0ined Gen. Taylor in the
Mexican war, and served under that gal,
LIANT leader, until the termination Of the
war. Up5n the election Of Gen. Taylor
to the Presidency in 1913, he received
the appointment Of paymaster ID the fede
raj army, and at the increase Of the arms
was made colonel of cavalry, and assigned
command Of the department of Texas
lie next was appointed 70 the command
VI The Utah expedition, by Mr. Buchanan
and subsequently TO that Uf Ale Paciae
whore tie remained until the breaking o1
if hostiiiries between the Two Gora.a
ments 10 April last. o. herring that hl
all pied State, Texas, Had passed tile OF
| .liaarce of secession, and east her cesti
..ie< with the new Confederacy. he resign
u his position in the Federal service, ant
began 10 make preparations With che vieV
of i. o-ce removing To the South, t. assj-
in repelling tie threatened invasion U
her soil By the Northern vanlIls.
In johns on falls another martyr to ou
sacred cause. Another hero's name /
added to he galaxy that shall slime res
piondrut in the pages Of our country.
History, ID tha cud Of tiraa. sad it j. d
couilc to the call earth one whose arm
was powerful. and wiIo-c aspirations wcr
" lofty, am whose eal j. sg yltri. tie
hi5 fFane has parishe.l, but Pill mym9r
l. unlyipg--N O Crasrcat.
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-23

CoNFED CRATE MoNEr.-4ny ono who will
carefully study the history OF our finances and
the present condition of our treasury, as ex-
hibited in another column, will see at glance
that our success rests upon our credit. As
that depseciatcs, our efforts become more and
more clogged, which reacts with alarming
rapidity upon our credit again, sinking it still
deeper. In the midst of q blockade, with TO
gold nor silver in the country, We have sus-
tanned one of the most expensive wars in the
modern history of the world for one whole year
But for the patriotism exhibited by the banks.
the mercantile, and all other classes Of the
community, in upholding the credit Of the
COnfederacy by putting its issues at par, the
government would have been bankrupt now
If it Is continued, cur resources are unlimited,
and there will be no impedimcut 20 cur final
success. Whilst Treasury Notes and Conrcd-
crate Bonds pass at par all over the South, all
will be well.
We commend these plain and obvious views
to the serious attention Of all vino in tkglr
transactions thoughtlessly demand gold or
silver; or which is the same, raise the price
what is sold for government paper. Those
who do so, DO not mean to be uupa;IiCtic, and
many OF them are net so at heart But it deals
no less hurtful blow, ahd tends no less to un-
dermine the only foundation On which rests our
liberty and all that is dear Suppose all did
so. Larger amounts must be issued to supply
the discount. The increase causes further de-
probation, which requires further supplies of
notes, and SO on to weakness and impotency
If you love your country, do not f1atter yourself
that you do your duty to her sufficiently by
contribution of money and arms to volunteers
This is much. But if at the same time for the
sake of gain, you assist in depreciatng the cur
rent value of her notes, you have weakened her
more than all your assistance in other ways can
compensate.
In these troubled times it is wrong to think
OF accommodating riches. These things should
All be pretermitted for the palmy days ofpeace.
Is not the liberty of your country, which now
hangs trembling in the balance, enough to
occupy your mind, and call forth all your
efforts? Is not the care of the sick and
wounded, OF the dcsolate and helpless more to
you than greed of gold?
BE prudent, saving and industrious. but
''Let all the ends thou aimst at be thy country's
Thy od's-and truth's.'
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-23

''The Nashville Patriot says, Adams Express
Company, we learn, are now shipping 10 Lou wy
vile and other poi nts the largest amount Of
frcigLteyer known to have come under their
charge in that city"
The Nashville Patriot u now IT. jeral
journal, reserying the old name for the
sake, doubtless, Of imposing on the old
friends Of the journal in that State Il is
untrue that the citizens Of Nashville Are
shipping any produce or hcishts to Lou
isyille. They have nothing to be proita-
bly, shipped in that direction. The idea
is to keep up the Impression in the North
Of strong Union sentimental tie South.
Th3 absarlity Of the stl-e'nent l. N.Y.
parent from the fact that Adams Express
Company never owned a single steamboat
or even wagon team, and lreights or goods
for trade were never shipped by that Com
pany. They were only carriers of money
and small valuable packages, in doing
which they ava;Icd themselves of all the
public conveYances for tLcir emp 'oyec,
who went in charge Of the con>isnmeuIs
They stand in the attitude Of insurers
No doubt the Fedcrals employed the ser
vices of this Company il sending packages
home
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-23

LITTLE Rock HosPITAL-To THE
LADIEs.-The managers of the hospital
for sick soldiers at Little Rock, have ap-
pealed to the ladies throughout the State
for aid, in furnishing such articles as are
required in nursing the sick. The ladies
of Little Rock have the noble privilege
Of showing their devotion to the cause Of
humanity, by personal attention to the
wants of the inmates. Our ladies in the
more distant counties can do much also
They may prepare and send forward with
dispatch, great many things to alleviate
the suiferings Of tue sick and wounded.
They need large supplies Of bedding,
quilts, comforts, pillow eases, sheets, and
all sorts of old linen and cotton goods,
besides an immense guam tity Of clothing
for change. Everything that lady's
own experience suggests to her as calcu'
lated to promote the comfort Of the sick
and turn out useful.
Deicacies of all sorts are required
Jellies, preserved fruits, jams, marmal-
AIDES, and uch things; which the ladies
know infinitely more about than we do.
Also pepper, mustard, and all sorts Of
herbs useful in sickness, for teas ,poultices
or any other purposes.
Here is new opening for the exercise
Of womanly charity, and great many oi
them are already engaged in the work d
collection. 1t would BE well for them ID
meet and have more concert Of action
about collecting and forwarding hospital
ntributions.
Great difficulty is experienced At Little
Rock in obtaining proper food for til,
sick. Some of the ladies 20 in person
and scour the country for miles, in searcl
Of chickens, mutton, and such fresh meat
as are suitable for invalidz. AL contri
buttons of that sort which can be sen
would be highly useful. Well packct
jars of butter would be easily carried
Lighter packages might be forwarded b
stage, and we mistake much if our farmer
cannot contribute team now aud ther
amongst them to convey heavier articles
If they do not, they are n0t as gallant 2
we take them for.
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-23

THE Cycar cr ABaAuAM- The
Bist54 rosi dos not like tie ngw order
1f i!irgs = the cent # Abraham il
Washington Il ssys:
The general bearing Of many public
men Al Washington, as well a. ;hc p1b.;c
women their j. timed jokes ana fnTU!ify
the ridiculous attempts % ape monar-
chical courls--Che dressing in haf
nourains lor ihc death of Primo nlo,ft.
&c , has ezc;i.4 the disrrst g sensibl5
peopla 'hryr5h9at .hs soaliry, AID broasht
'Icsf .yatc.-tt "a those ii bigh station.
There i a ~ OF Bfylcn down Jeremy
Giid'crs aboat the puElieus VT -ha Whit
House, who fattar ,hc weakness 4 vanity.
anl lake Al -antago Of inA-- gc-ieuce in ti.e
customs 4 high society to inspire desire
fYr ton cul lisPay, which is a inoPpor-
tune ~ it i absurd Th,se parasites to
Promote their own purposes, c.act the
rJ!c of Grlni Cha m 6erlains. and INSPIRE
tie folly q the seat Of government which
n'kcs re jadioious grieve"
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-23
APRIL 23. IS63.

THE Crops, &c.-After long and copi-
GUS rains, succeeded last Sunday by
raw and cloudy day, the sun set clear and
the stars came out over the heavens
bright and cold. All Of us trembled iu
view of the great calamity impending
Never was the glorious sunlight more
gloomy to unthankful mortals. But we
are saved. Providence averted the blow,
and now we are able to assure the South
ern Confederacy, that this portion of Ar
kansas can pour out cornucopia of &C.
reals this season, into her lap. There
can be no longer danger of frost. The
rust is not likely to destroy the crop.
An intelligent farmer, who is also a
man of science and education, and has
been forty years in the country, assures
US that he never saw better prospect for a
wheat crop than we now have. The
breadth of land sown is also much beyond
any former year. Iu riding through the
country one is much struck with this fact. We
see fields of hundred ac:es in wheat. We
advise our farming friends to provide in time
for the threshing. The machines are scarce,
and many of them must resort to the old fash
ioned fail or to the scriptural process of tramp
ing.
The corn crops the Hat black lands
ian important portion of our county, are much
injured by the late wet SPELL But we have
now clear spring weather, and there is ample
time to replant such fields as are badly injured,
with fair hope of good crop. By replant-
ing we mean planting the whole crop ever. To
plant new, corn in missing hills with hoe is
nonsense. We were raised on a farm and
know what we say. The new plants are over
shadowed by the old and make rcely any
thing, whilst they in turn, exhaust the ground
and rob the old. Better let it alone
Most of our farmers arc acquescing in the
law, and refraining from cotton. 1t Will re-
suit in an enormous corn crop.
There is yet ample time for peas, beans,
and potatoes. Press those crops also. 1t is
patriotism to make everything that can be
eat. The more we ''wax fat the harder we
''kick."
Our good housewives can help much in their
: gardens and orchards Happily we have a
prospect of large quantities of fruit These
should be saved and dried. They are excellent
as army and hospital stores, besides saving
much at home. White mustard in large guam
titles is indispensable in our hospitals. Pick
les are very important in the army. They are
necessary to the health of our soldiers, fed
mostly on salt meats and farinaceous food
They are easily kept and readily transported.
Provision should be made for large quantities of
them.
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-23

pA- OLD Abe has issued an order con-
-ol' daiin. tie Department Of tie West
luder Gen Hunter, the department e
tlie Mississippi, aha that portion Of the
department vi Gen. Duell, lying west VI
line draws Indefinitely north and south
through Rockville, Tenn. to be designa.
ted = the d-pai tnient of tie Mississippi,
and to bc urdcr The com mmand cf Major
Gen lIalleck; and that the country west
of the Potomac, and cast Of the depart
ment of the Mississippi, i called The
Mountain department, and be commanded
by Maj. Gen. Fremont.
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-23

CoNscRIPTIoN.-The message of President
Davis to the Confederate Congress, recon-
mendlng general system cf conscription
has been referred in the Senate to the Mill
tary Committee. The preliminary remarks
OF members show that it will meet with bitter
opposition, and create much warm feeling be-
tween its opponents and ADVOCATES. 1t is op-
posed on State rights grounds principally, .nd
also as contrary to the genius OF our free gov
ernment Forced military service in the reru
lar army, it is argued, being usual only in des-
potic governments. It is further thought to
place an enormous and uncomfortable power
in the hands of the President which might be
destructive to the rights Of States, and the free
dom of the people. There IS much force in
the objections. The project should not be has
tily set on foot. As yet our armies can be fill
ed by volunteers
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-23

MCCGELLAN ia l.is allres5 t5 Ills
army On tie 18th list, the Yankee Gen
.ral s.il:
al feel ;hat the patient lessons c f many
months have produced their fruits. The
arny VI thc Potomac j. now rat-l army
magnificent In material, admirable In dis
ciplinc, ana eXcellently equipped ana
armed Your commanders are all that I
could wish. The moment for action has
arrived, and know that / Gan trust In
you 70 save your country. ! feel that
you will do whatever | ask Of you. The
period fCr iraction IL passed. will bring
YOU now, face To f4cc, with the rehcls."
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-23

To Preserve DEAD BoDlEs.-The following
preparation. which has been used on many oc-
casions for thirty or forty years past, comes
highly recommended foI the preservation q
dead bodies. IL will, in great degree, preFent
the offensive odor from corpses, and while the
remains Of 90 many Of our deceased soldiers are
being transported from the camps homeward- y
may be Of service to publish it. Taketwo POUNDS
Of common salt, two pounds Of alum, one ponn1
Of fsaltpeter-dissolve in six gallons Of water
and keep the shrouding wet with the solution
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-23

CoTToy Twice Across THE ATLANTIC
The bark Thomas w. House arrived .gt
this port on Saturday from Liverpool
having On board 1887 bales Of cotton
The.cotton was sent TO Liverpool from
Boston, 4 year ago, valued at - cents per
pound. liz is now worth 81 cents. Al
lowing for frelghts the owners will real
ize profit Of over l50 per cent This i
returning cargces with profit
Boston Post.
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-23

E We have been pleased to make the ac-
quaintance of Col. w. II. Parsons, Maj. Rogers
and several other officers and men of Co!one
Parsons Regiment of Texas Dragons. Sew.
eral of them have been here in advance of the
Regiment, which has been detained by high
but all are expected to pass through
eek This regiment is 1850 strong, and
rthy of particular notice. We learn that
from Gen, P. o. Hebert's army on the
and has been in the State and Con-
ate service several months. Great pains
been taken to train them as heavy cavalry,
)erate upon the battle field as such. 1t
branch of the service in which we have
always been deficient. A body of heavy dra-
goons held in reserve to precipitate upon the
enemy at the proper crisis is a great desidera =
tum. The Texas papers represent this regiS
ment as the best trained and drilled body of
cavalry in the Confederate service, or ever sent
from Texas. The Colonel belonged to the
U. s. Dragons in the Mexican war, and is a
tho' ough, heavy ca valry tactician We learn
that he sometimes employs six hours day in
drilling. Such body of men, with such
training, are needed now in the more open
country which has become the theatre of war.
All large armies require them in the field.
We think this body will make history for them
selves.
The companies are from the counties of Ellis,
Bastrop, Williamson, Navarro, Limestone,
Freestone, Kaufman and johnson.