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True Democrat., 1862-11-12
JaileT 5 Notice.

XNI AS committed to the jail of county, Ark 10th of August. lo62 negro who calls him. self HENRY feet 10 inches high, black color, cockeyed abont q years old. says he belongs Dr Phelps of La The of said slave hereby notified to come forward property pay charges and take him away otherws. he will be dealt with as the law directs.
 Il. K. SThPHON Sheriff,
 i'y A. IT. HEYvoLDs, Jailer. Aug 2n 1892 f,n Cost of adv s1 rer week
True Democrat., 1862-11-12

my late residence and farm, mile south o this city The dwelling consists of brick buIdng containing and kitchen, with servants house. smoke house. riagc house. stable ard crib of frame, well of fine on premises large yard and garden enclosure with good fence.
 Tie farm of about sixty acres under nce with apple and peach orchards minute description is deemed unnecessary the property we'll known to he one of the most desirable residences this ty For terms apply to R. II GAINES EsQ. CHAs RAPLEY Little Rock Ocl 20, lSdz
True Democrat., 1862-11-12
N o IC E

TICE WMTA AS committed to the Arkansas Penitentiarv by. " the sheriff of Pulaski county, on the lst %0 November, 1881, certain Negro Man calin his <H John Said negro is about 45 years old, q black % color feet nine inches in height has pop eyes m ln pedimoG. in his speech.
 He IS the property of Stephen Barefeld who resides seksburG Miss and if not taken away the expiration of two years, will be sold by the State.
 ~ A. !. WARD, Gec.o, IeoI. Z4m. Keeper of Penitenttary.
True Democrat., 1862-11-12
SlOO Reward.

H.rSCApED from Marion county, Ark. jail In August N4 aot negro calls his name RAN DlL. black EH coor weighs about loO lbs about B years of age ISN will give hundred dollars if said boy appreherd A ed aud lodged in jail So can get him. suppose Will make his 10 southern Missouri My address iGhester r. O.. Ashley county, Ark. A. E. JACKSON
 Sept 24. 1862. QtA
True Democrat., 1862-11-12
SheriG's Advertisement.

G on t1e 5th day of July, 1892 negro who says hls name JIM about B old feet inches high weighs 60 pounds, Keeps his hair plated, dark color and .prsk very poiteyhad on when committed blue jacket ud cap. te says he trying get back Missouri n. witr Says lie belongs Monroe Phillips ot Aoncs county, Miss J. NJ, BROWN, JR,
 aherif of Crs sford County, Ark. July 30 1862. 6n Cost of adv g. per week.
True Democrat., 1862-11-12
JaileL $ Notice.

EE7 AS committed To the jail ArAansas county Ark sG on tHe 10th of August, lst2 a negro man named HENRY t,ot inches high, black color, aged Y5 years says he belongs to shepherd. Jefferson county, Ark. The ot sail slave hereby notified come forward prove property, pay charges and take him away otherwise he will te dealt with as the law directs
 ii. K. sgEpII0N. Sheriff,
 By A. Il RsYN LIDS, .lailer.
True Democrat., 1862-11-12

EpUNAwAYs--S40 0REwARD-Ranaway from ts -,
 ecrber, living Monticello Ark On th~ 2,t ;. two negroos-FRANk Id years od, copncr colorMAMIE z or 1 years oi nlaol and raths- small will give $40 lall that get them ' ,nrr% m W ,I1u III Oct 21 1862 5--3t 'V"N "0iNDhhi'
True Democrat., 1862-11-12
Jaiier's Notice

EEI AS committed to the Jail Of oearcv county Ar-.x ev kansas, the 3Uth day oi June 1862, ne TSa gro men, who call their names BEN and JOHN. Ben|A about feet inches high Of very black color sup AH posed to De thirty six or years old, has small the right hand says it done by knife talks broken and he raised at Baton Rouge % and belongs to by the of Thomas Powell, who lives Rusk or LusAty county, Texas.
 John is about feet 5l inches high of very black color, supposed o De about % % years od says he belongs John Gaines, who lives in the county and State The owners ot said slaves hereby notified to r ward prove property, pay charges and take them away otherwise they will be dealt with the law diI ects
 TH0S. M. ALEXANDER, Sheriff,
 By VIM. NJ. HAYs. Depty Sheriff and Jaile July 24, 1862 tm Cost of adv $2 per week
True Democrat., 1862-11-12
s. B. REAsDoS, It. and A. A. Adrt Gen.
HEADQUARTERS MISSOURI RECRUITING SERvicr, !
 MoraeLead. Johnson O.. ArlL- Nnr- L ,Go 1

T n
 Horsehead, Johnson Co.,. Ark. Nov. l, 'G2.
 Under and by virtue instructions from the Secretary Of War and the orders of the Major General commanding the Trans Mississippi Department have established two Camps of Instruction for recruits from the State Missouri at Horsehead, in the csuEty of JQhnson kansas and at Thomasvle, in the county o Oregon State of MissoGro which all able bodied citizens Mis- souri, now residing in tle States Arkansas Texas and Louisiana between the of eighteen and orty and not already enrolled i'll the mIary of the Confederate States of America ordered to report at once for ut. IT, All persons claiming exemption from service by of physical disability must produce the certificate of duly appointed examining officer specially detailed for that service from among the properly appointed Surgeons Army.
 III. All Provost Marshals within the Territory above named will arrested all able bodied citizens of Missouri between the ages ofrsad found within the m- their several and districts, send them safely to the Camp at iIorsehesd
 WALDO r. J0HNeON, Ii. Col. 4th
 Mo. Inf. ill charge of Recruiting service fer Mo.
True Democrat., 1862-11-12
EwJUsE AND THREE LOTS FOR sALE.-I am

EHJUsE AND THREE LOTS FOR SALE.-I am IA authorized by E. C. SHIlCUTT, in his absence, +A lis residence in the western portion of the 3 city of Little Rock for gale The house ts four also dining and chen attached-gooi well Of the premises welouse, milk house, story stable and large garden an1 good selection of ehad. trees
 The property will te disposed of .or cash Cac rao money. For particulars apply 70 Mrs Shliloutt tie prtInis4s Or to VIM. WOULFOKD
 Nov ' ~ True Pen. 0f1cn. NrJrluH ru rAtLuKS AND uArlHn,.- good Cut ' and Matters wanted immediately Apply to ne at my office JNO. B. BURTON, 4. c. N-
 Nov Chief Clothing Bureau
 Gazette copy
True Democrat., 1862-11-12
IT OTICE

T1 Q T . U
 E10MMITTTD to the Penitentiary the 12th &Hr O day of November, 1861, certain negro EazxaxsyA Man. calling his name BI LL about feet in -y EA& ches in height, of black color, about 2S years A old. He says he belongs to man living NLaA=-a Memphis Tenn g SS The owner is requested to come forward com N NE ply with the law and take him away, he will X IaT be sold at the expiration of two years to pay KS~ the charges A. j. WARD. Dec 3, ls6l- 24Tn Keeper of Tsnitentiary.
True Democrat., 1862-11-12
NETIcn

,.o,,,,,rr,,n " ' TT cE. WMMAIIf.D 10 ,,,e Ar ensas Penitentary by the ax M jMer of Jacnson county certain Negro Man ye1 calling mmssh LOUIS, about , feet inches high, SA black ccior light build, about 20 years old un.2 known.
 The said negro will be sold at the expiration of two fl not called for by the owner A. J. WARD,
 Dsc. 5, 1861. 2im. KsepT of Psnstsstsgy3
True Democrat., 1862-11-12
Mo. Inf, in charge of Recruiting service fer Nj

OFFICE PROVOST MARSHAL GENERAL, Nov 10, 1862 All County Provost Marshas will in furherance of the above orders cause the designated therein to be en- rolled, and send them to the place designated. By order of Mai Gen. HOLMES.
 B. r. DANLEY, Nos J. It. Provost Marshal General.
True Democrat., 1862-11-12
N 0 IT 0 E

N T l c E NOMMITTED to the Arkansas PenitentaTy the 2d day S of December 1861, certain Negro Man calling his name JOHN CONTAINS Said negro man is very light iao nearly white, treckeed face, feet nine inches high, about 50 years old has letters T. pricked in India ink his left Says he is free
 WARD, Jan 1862. 24m. Keeper Penitentiary.
True Democrat., 1862-11-12
STATE OF ARKANSAS,
 COUNTY OF PRAIRIE.
Tr tr Proia Court of said county October I5th 1862


 h tha Probate Court of said county October 18th ls62 Mary A. Rives, Compaiaan Willie Nichols. adm'r, etc. Gran A.
 hives, Ctss D. Taylor and wife,
 Mary A. Taylor. Q. A. tiyes,
 guardian of A. Riyes. C. D. Iftjtj9n tor Do7rer. Tay lo.. guardian of V. 4. Kves,
 Rosa Y. Raves. edward 4. Hlves,
 Lucia II. kiyes. James Caviness
 and II M. Mestnorland, Defend
 cRfS
 TT OW on this day the complainant by her solicitor and on notion II is ordered that ". J. Bronaug, an attorney this be appointed guardian ad Item defendants. " A. kives Rosa Y Riye>, hdward A Rive and Luoia IT. Krcs; and theTeupon appeared the " J. BrUnaCh and files hls written cctplaDcc oi the and thrreupon the said w. l. Bronaugh files herein the joint of the said defendants w. kives. Rosa kives edward A. Ryes and LuOlG II Hives which said answers the said complainant enters her replication short upon tho record by consent and heeupon appeared the said defendants Gran Ryes Mary A. Taylor A. kve guardian oi Robert 4. RiVts and H. h Westmorand by their solicitor, and their motion it ordered nt they be allowed until the next term of this file their herein; and 1t appearing to the said deeudaHts Willie Nichols surviving admin sraor of the estate Robert E Rives dec a. herein that said defendants beyond the limits of the of ArkanssOn motion of said complainant. il ordered by the that said minor defendants, Willie Nichols surviving administrator, James Cayiness and Charles b. Taylor be notified of the pen1enCy this suit by publication order in the Arkansas True Democrat newspaper published the county of Pulask in tis State successive cks. the last insertion to be least onr weeks before the January term of this court the 2d Monday beng 12th day) of January and further motion it is ordered that this stand continued until the next term of this court
 true copy from the record.
 WILLIAM G0ODRUM, Clerk, etc. +. S CAN'T, Solicitor for complainant.
 Nov 2V COst of RdV
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Runaway 0gGvc8 70 He PemtentiGry.

TICE.
 COMMITTED to tho Arkansas Penitentiary by theaS Ssherf of Jefferson county. the 2d day Dcc NS lS6l Negro Man calling his name JOHN GORDON,SA He is about 55 years old feet inches high of a.A2 black color thick lips, lower lip turned little round to the left Of hs face caused he say by having his jaw broke Says he is q free man. A. J. WARD Jan 16, 1862. Elm Keeper Of Psntent,arp
True Democrat., 1862-11-12

NTOTlCE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That ii pursuance of ar order of the Court ot Probate Prairie county, the October tern 1892 will proceed on Monday the IN. ay Dec 1862 tr late residence Of the deceased in Prairie county, Ark to sell large lot of hog cattle fodder farming utensils. etc. Terms of sale will De cash
 WILLIAM c. EDWARDS
 Admr of the estate of Asa Edwards, decd. Gx
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Attention All.

sE7HE MEDICAL PURVEYOR'S Department. Little Rock, N Ark, in ei of the olloWi herbs er for tia u-e delivery Dy. F. GLNRtBERG, Medical Purvcyor At Little
 pck or M Dr .. 0. CUTMAN a' the Chemical Laboratory
 Aikadephia K. Persons residing districts where th he obainei will please give their attention collect iug and saving them. The articles be clean and well
True Democrat., 1862-11-12

Particular is called to the following articles: Sc mega. Butterfly Weed SeTpentaria Cranesb Conium. II V oscyanu, 6entian, Coumbo Pmckncya pubens Boncse;. Hops. Lavender, Castor Oil Beans. Mustard Seed
 HOWARD SMITH,
 Surgeon and Medical Purveyor, Oct %. 1862 tf Trans Mississippi District.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-08
State OF North Carolina,
Raleigh, June Goth, 1862.


In pursuance of Ordinance Of the Convention of this
State, l. Henry T. Clark, Governor of North Carolina
do hereby make known that all officers and soldiers in tho
service of the State of the Confederate States who
Of the age OF twenty years and who citizens of
this State who, If within the State shall be absent
from their respective counties at elections hereafter to be
held if the exgrncies of the times shall permit shall be
entitled to vote for Sherifs Clerks Of the County and
Superior Courts and members Of the General Assembly
in their respective countless and also for Governor of the
State Electors for President and Vice President of the
Confederate States and members of the Confederate Con-
gss for their respective Districts, whenever such election
is required by law.
And do hereby further make known that three free
holders of their respective companies under the direction
of the commanding officers of the Regiments to which
they belong shall open polls Thursday before the day
appointed for holding elections in this State being the
3st day Of July for this year. end that said elections shall
be conducted in all respects according to the laws OF this
State
The three frccholders aforesaid shall prepare fair copy
of the votes poGd and shall transmit the same, with the
list of voters to the shers of their respective countes
and where officers and soldiers of the companies
shall vote in different counties different Congressional
Districts, the said eehods shall specify accordingly and
make returns TO The sher of the different counties above
referred to- who shall count The YOts Of the said officers
and soldiers if received within twenty days after thoy are
cast the day of election aforesaid
The elections for this year for Governor, Members
of the General Assembly and for Shers Of the respective
counties.
Done Office in the city Of Raleigh. the day and year
aforesaid HENRY T. CLARK.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-08

other candidates for the high and honorable Office
would be in the field in due time and they hoped thai
party spirit for once. would be ignored and nothing
IKE canvass attempted, and that the newspapers
would do nothing more than to express their prefer
ehces Tor their respective favortes. On the contrary
tue raleigh Standard urged canvass and stumpng
over the State by the candidates, and urged COM
promise" The Standard, likewise, insisted upon a
party issuedeciared Mr. Johnston the candidate of the
secessionsts,' and called upon the sold Union men,:
10 rally as one man and defeat him upon that ground
upon no other And the same course the Standard
mas urged repeatedly to this day.
This the Standard did, although he knew that Mr.
johnston never 'secessionst," and the Editor of
.ie standard was. This trick of the Standards
IKE crying "sop thiefr in order to the Editors
own guilty carcass for aiding TO bring on the war.
Inc Standard was determined to hiring ont some
TO oppose Mr. johnston and like the old woman. " no
went out in the old field night pray for hus-
o'hu, and hearing the boot of an OWL which she mis-
TOOK Tor spirit voice inquring who she would prefer
eexclalmed-"Any body Lordr So it with the
standard. Gov. Graham first approached-he
refused: Mr. Holden could nominate himself, and
nobody else would do it for him. and after coaxing
Morehead Gilmer and others, in vain, he finally pre-
vailed upon Col. Vance to become has candidate to de-
ieat Mr. Johnston. Had another consented to run for
mr. Holden, Col Vance, as everybody knows, and the
nrlot knows it also, would nat have been nominated
Then, why did the Patriot nominate Col. Vance
and not wait to be led by the Standard?
The Patriot and other journals object to taking the
name of Holdenites. Why so? Does not the Original
tor of always imIart his name? Mr. Holden
is engaged in organizing new party, Sect of
the OLD Cnlon men, and 1t is but proper and right that
the party which he is constructing shall bear his
Let those who dislike the name withdraw and have
nothing to do with the Society, whose originator is
prophet of Baal!
The Standard is the leader of all who will support
Col Vance in this election, for they have waited for
the Standard to PIT forth a candidate. Whether Col
Vance rides upon RClden's back, Holden cings O
Col Nance's military coatta-(the latter will be the
true state of the cascj-the affect will be the
Col Vance must suffer contamination. He is HoldeM's
candidate, and will be Supported by the /" Holden
party, by whatever name they shall call themselves
for Holden has made of it party issue"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-08

At his home in Tppsh county, Miss, of measles
tracted in camp at Cornth Mr. j. b. Peoples, formerly
ofMecklenourg county, n. c., aged 43 years
In the Hospital at Richmond, Va, the 18th ult,
Mr. Gilbreth Mcknight Wilson, son of Isaac Wilson, NJ.
D., of Mecklenburg county, N. Co. in The goth year of
bis age
Killed at the battle of Seven Pines Saturday 81
of May George s. Winter, member of Co. X, 4th Reg.
N G. Troops. He a native of New York; enlisted in
the c. S. arm, than twelve months ago. and by his
services and death proved his devotion to tie Southern
cause and that worth and bravery had entirely
deserted every of Northern birth. He Gas not a
member Of any church, but if the of the South be
Just then to die in her defence may be act of sufficient
merit to cause the of his name in his Makers
book &c life Pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-08
Col, William Johnston,
OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY,

7, a candidate for Governor of North Carolina, and
fully and uuequivocav endorses the following ResolI-
tons unanimously passed by the late State Conven-
ton:
RESOLVED, That We the Delegates of the people of
North Carolina in Convention assembled entertain
udminShcd confidence in the justice of the for
which We have taken up arms, and we hold 1t to be
the duty Of the people of these Southern States to
maintain and uphold that cause with all the means
they can command that in behalf of the people of
North Carolina declare sister States of the
Confederacy and TO the world that of loss
no sacrifice of life property-nO privation, or
want suffering, shall US to shrink from the
performance OF our whole duty IN the achievement OF
independence.
RESOLVED, That from the cruel and barbarous man.
ner in which enemies have carried on this war-a
war in which aged and dignifed men and helpless
women have been seized, and without accusation or
of authority, east into prison-in which
private property has been wantOEly destrOyed-in
which robbery and arson are the principal means of
aggression and in which serve nsurrectOn has been
proclaimed, convinced that there is radical
inuracticabiIity' between such people and our
selves that for the independence we have asserted we
will accept alternative.
RESOLVED, That we have full confidence in the wis
dom integrity and patriotism of the President of the
Confederate States. and congratulate him and our
whole country upon the with which lie has ad
ministcrcd the Government.
RESOLVED, That to the officers and soldiers who have
gone forth the dangers of this war,
dcI deep debit of gratitude for the vaor and forth
tude with which they have defended US from the
assaults of enemies, and illustrated the glory of
Mr. Johnston stands on the above PLATFORM and
without regard to party, invite all to unite in his
support. He is politician, but Woodworking
business man, with ample experience and information
Election or he first Thursday in 4ugust
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-08
THE NEWS.

THE BATTLES H0AR HCHMoND.-Wc fill up a large
portion of space to-day with concerning the
battles near Richmond. The details published at
length, and commenced outside. We sup
pose VIZ could insert nothing interesting Mt this
time W" do not think there has been any regular
battle since Wednesday the ID. Since that time our
troops have been pursuing the retreang enemy cap
turing prisoners, gathering up the captured property
and preparing for offensive and defensive operations
Five thousand prisoners captured one haul on
Thursday. Altogether, suppose have ten or
twelve thousand prisoners, and among them five Brig
Generals and two Maj Generals. The enemy lost mil
lions dollars worth of stores arms &c In fact ther
grand army is completely broken up and ruined. Their
L'SS in killed and wounded must be enormous
The highest expectations of the Lincoln Government
have been dsapp"nted-their army has been defeated
and driven off from Richmond. and instead of occupy
ing our capital conquerors thousands are to-day
occupying prisons and thousands are killed
aud wounded.
Considering the apparently impegnable position
Cupicd nv the enemy their abundant and improved i'm
pIcmruts of warfare directed 10y of the best Gem
erals in the world it be said that the Confederate
army has gained of the greatest victories ever
known Our people ought not only to be satisfied but
deyoutly thankful
The number Of our killed and wounded is of course
large, though nave seen an estimate. There
forty-odd North Carolina Regiments in the
army at Richmond, and the number of North Carroll
mans killed and wounded is very large. We have
" been able learn of the casualties in COM
panic from this part of the State The list will be
found in another column
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-08
To the Voters Of Mecklenburg
County.

Some weeks ago my friends announced me as can
didate the Legislature, but not ffeng that 1t was
convenient for enter the contest last week pub
lished a card declining. On reflection and at the
solicitation of numerous friends have concluded 10
become candidate and therefore announce myself as
a candidate for in the House of Commons OF the
next General Assembly of North Carolina. In order
that my position may be understood will state that
am for Col. VIM Johnston for Governor, and in favor
prosecuting the until our independence is estab
lished If nv fellow -ctzens of Mecklenburg pro-
per to elect me will serve them TO the best of my
ability.
r. L. DEARMON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-08

Corrosive note sales this week, for small lots onthc
spot, at l3 cents, and good demand-have heard
OF any sales plantations.
GRAIN-No sales of either Wheat Corn report in
town. We heard of sale of 300 bushels Corn at depot
the s. c. Railroad at 81 3d. equal to least 81 40
here.
FLOUR is selling from 81 to 81 so per sack. as in
quaty-receipts very light.
Bacon and Lard are without change
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-08

GEN. BRANCH's BRIGADE.-It gives great pleasure
to see the compliments which have been bestowed
the Brigade of Gen. Branch. Let those who have
carpei and sneered this officer and the government
which bestowed his commission upon him, 'go and do
likewise" hereafter hold their peace.-RaLegh Reg.
Gen Branch's brigade has done Of the best
fighting that has been done since the began. 1t
lost some of its best and bravcs officers, among them
Colonies, Campbell and Lee 1t is stated that all
but TIN of the field of the whole brigade
either killed or wounded.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-08
THE VALLEY.

At last dates from the North Lincoln appeared TO be
making energetic preparations for another invasion
of the Valley. He had appointed Ma General Pope
command the three divisions of Fremont Banks, and
Mcdowell What effect the fate of McClellans army
may have upon these plans, it is impossible to say If
they not changed however, the Valley will likely
be the next great battle-ground in Virginia. Our army
will be ready for the campaign there We have a
plenty of reserves here and in the Valley to meet the
Yankees, and defeat them too.-RichmOn@ Dispatch.
Gen Fremont hns resigned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-08
NOTICE.

Strayed from the subscriber last Spring, Mare Colt
nearly black two years old, with white face and two
hind legs white; had when left small bell. Any
information of its whereabouts win be thankfully
ceived if left with either of the Clerks at Monroe Ny
husband being in the army hope my friends will
municate any information that will enable get the
Colt again. TERESA THlKkELL.
July s, 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-08
LATEST NEWS.
LATEST FROM THE BATTLE-FIELD-THE
FIGHT CLOSED

The Columbia Carolinian of Sunday says I he fol-
lowing despatch was received by Gov. Pickens on
Saturday night from an official Source:
RIcHMoSD, July 81 from the field tonight,
and regard this serious battle about closed result
ing in complete though dearly bought victory to- our
arms 1t is thought that nothing remains than TO
secure the property and prisoners. The Federals
continuing their retreat, and now thirty miles
from their first position the 2Gth June LongStreet
and Hill are in their wake.