New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-23
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Letter from Arkansas.
Loo cAr.s, Asusxy Co.. AxnAxsAs

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.lfr.EaAor-The buds and leaflets held in check
by the frosts and cold winds of March, burst forth
as il by magic, the first week in April-then the
trees nnfurled their leafy banners to the breeze,
and We heard again their soft rustling, mingled
with the songs OF many birds. Our lovely country
has again donned the refreshing green so grateful
in a warm climate, and the pleasant shade, with |
occasional showers, make doubly dear this, our I
sunny horne sss. 80 ss545t
; What! Have our beautiful South land appor-
toned out to Northern soldiers Never! whist |
there Is Southern mother, wife or sister to send
forth their loved ones in its defence. And should
every man able to bear arms in the Confederacy |
be inundated on the altar of Liberty, still we
would not, could not be subjugated, for our
children, when grown, would wage war upon the
treacherous foe.
| We may be exterminated, Mr.. Editor, but we
will never submit to the erushings of the iron heel
of Lineolndom. ~,
From present indications the grain crop will be
very abundant
| tits the law ia Arkansas that no one shall plant
more than two or three acres in cotton, to the
hand. Some persons say the law is unconsttu
tonal; it may be in time of peace, bnt now it is
| law Of necessity to which we willingly submit, for
| the benefit Of cur country. With the blessing of
God we need not fear famine, for the graceful
corn plants can already be seen across the fields,
giving promise Of plenty in fonr months from now.
Neither shall we want for clothing, for in nearly
levery house the whizz Of the spinning wheel and
the click of the knitting needles can be heard.
Our numerous tanneries will furnish us with shoes.
1 So we will put our trust in Cod be cheerful, ard
i hope for the beat, NJ. 4. c..
NoRTHERN REPoRTs FROM MsMPHrs.-The follow
lowing from the Chicago Tribune Of a late date
shows the character Of the intelligence the North
4 gets from the South
\ A gentleman just from Memphis brings the fol-
lowing information: He represents Memphis as in
4 state of agitation and terror. The fair grounds
are used for camps. Every one capable of bear
ing arms is being impressed into the service. Men
are even dragged from their beds.
4 The proclamation of the mayor, in regard to
Il burning the city, has no influence. majority of
the aldermen, in connection with leading military
4 officers, decided, at meeting held q fortnight ago
d to burn the city when they eYacuate in spite Of
II the mayor. + ~
There are no fortifcatons at Memphis.
The. news of the battle Of Pea Ridge caused
| great. depression ssg
Federal gunboats are expected daily. Two hun.
dred and five Union prisoners are in our city, who
are made victims of much abuse at the. hands Of
Il the guards. One of them was shot at for looking
Il out of window.
= Three gunboats are under way at Memphis, but
it will take long time to finish them. ,5t
n AT Randolph only fonr guns are mounted. AT
Il Fort Pillow, however, there is strong fortifca-
ton, mounting twenty five 64-pounders and thirty
Il 2s-pouuders. There are about 7G00 troops there.
AtsUnion City there are only 450 troops. s
Il Generals Beaufegard, Cheatham, Polk aud CLARK
II wont to Corinth, Mississippi, fortnight ago. The
rebels have force of about 38 300 men there, and
expect to make a stand either at Corinth or al
Bethel. 1t the general impression that this bat
tie would be the decisive one of the campaign, anG
that the fortunes Of the South would hinge upon its
i, result. 4.55t544Se
AT Memphis and at other large points-even al
New Orleans-there is considerable Union feeling
and Southern papers do not represent the feelings
thing else are under the control of politicians and
the military. ~ w. -55-'a ~
" At New Orleans thirteen gunboats are on the
d | ways to be plated with railroad iron.
q Fort Pike is reported to be in our possession
"A and 1t was mere temporary structure, mounting
+ only three orfouri guns =rs4H-s= -
I'll The report that the South is we'll supplied witt
provisions, is absurd They have not stock enough
to last six months. Clothing, shoes, etc., are asc
very difficult to obtain. No confidence in felt il
j. Southern politicians or Southern military leaders
y jeff Davis is universally denounced as incompe
= tent
I Mrs. Buckner had arrived at Memphis. She com
6 piained of not being allowed to go farther Nortt
tnan Cairo. In the parlor Of the Gayoso house she
II attracted universal attention by her denunciatior
: of Pillow and Floyd The former is represented
to have said that he would shoot Floyd whenever
g he met him. =laggs
: The YANKEE FEAT on THE GEORGIA RAILROAD
J. Passengers on the train from Chattanooga yester
e dav hrnnrht- ms solution of the running off of