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Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13
Memrhis.

This city has been declared under martial law.
 nd the announcement of that fact will please every patriot who knows any thing of that delec- table place. There are, no doubt, quite a number
 f patriotic men and women fn Memphis, but 1t is cursed with d set of specuiators who would sell he country for gold, and would sell their honor if they possessed any. With the vast means that city, it has not built gun boat set foot any great enterprise commensurate with it's resources.
 But over every hill and valley of Arkansas, and portions of Texas, Mississippi and Alabama, she sent out spectators to buy ap neressses to sell at vast profits to our armies or the suffering poor The spirit of greed reigned supreme and while the lie blood of brave men was being poured out like water, the extortioners of Memphis were reyellng in wealth and grinding the poor to the earth.
 These may be harsh words, but to show they are deserved, we will quote one significant fact: When the fall of Fort Donelson was an nounced sugar rose t,co centS pound in Memphis! Spectators commenced buy up cotton, sugar molasses and other southern products in demald by the Yankees. These worshipers of Pluto were prepared to drive brisk trade with he Yankees and give them aid and comfort. Think of it, and to the un eniabie fact that some of the wealthy exp essed their toy at the prospect of the com ing of the Lincoln troops
 Memphis h IS draRed portion of Arkansas f her means and subsistence and now strange to say, our army comm nders have had to send to that city for supplies, aud import the very things taken from the Stlte, at double the prices they were b ,ught at here. A goody DOT ion of the bsst anls in eastern Arkansas were obtained by Memph sosculators and they managed to have laws pdsssd nere for te;r benefit and to the injury of our cti lens. In fact that city has been huge leech fAs- ened on the side of cur State, sucking it's life blood
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13
The Battle in the West.

Clal alksvile, the point from which ol telegraphic despatches are sent from tI' west is but lit.le over half way from h city to Van Buien, so that courier has be seut fifty miles before the despatch ca be telegraphed. This will account for.ib intervals ln the iespatcheS and the d(tficu, ty of getting full information.
 We have very little to adl to the info nation contained in the de,patcheS 10 l. fonnd in another column. The fact Is cet tain that bloody battls has been fot;gi with immense loss of life. The b4tr ground extends over ten miles and on eVe, mile of the route are thousand dead Il. .ei The battle was the most desperately go' tested of any fought during the war. D. loss in officers is reported as terrible.- McCulloch, McInto>h, McRae. Slack an others have fallen. Braver and noble men never died for freedom.
 Our forces at Boston Mountain were sup posed to be in the nelghborhood of thirty thousand, opposed to 34, ,0oo federas The latter were western men and regulars Among the forces of the enemy was on regiment of cavalry armed with revolving rifles and with two extra cylinders, so thai they could fire lS,OoO shots without. re- loading. They also had Sturgis' battery, manned by regulars and said to be the be>i drilled and disciplined body on the cen'- nent. If, as we are led to suppose, the federals were reinforced by the column tom Kansas, the odds against Us were as two to one.
 Our troops fought for three days and nights, and more de-perate fighting was never seen. We await the particslal' with anxiety and shall issue bulietirS' a. fast as despatches arc received.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13

 and never satisfied. So rampant had treason be come, and so .unblushing was the course of the spectators that it has been found necessary to pnt the city under martial law. This is good begin hing We hope Gen. Puggles--wil appoint regi- ment of Mississippians, Texans or Arkansians to patrol the city. These spectators should be ar rested. and every hogshead of sugar and bale of cotton so placed that it could be destroyed upon the approach efthe federal army. Memphis shoud perform luslration. + needs cleansing. Think upon the approach of north rn army! The last pound should be destroy ed-lhe last flake burnt, and then if these accurstd tory spectators and ex tortioncrs show any signs of dissatisfaction, let them follow the sugar in the river or their cotton in the fire.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13
ONE YEAR MEN.--A few more one year recruit wanted for all infantry company.
 R. E. BEEBE.

MoNEY FOR TAE SOLDIERS. nett proceed of the tableaux and dialougues recently given b. the Misses ot this city, in two evening perform ances, amounted to $330 45. Ofths amount $lO' has been donated to Capt Psrishs company, an' the balanceis on deposit at MT. Fuckers store, [ be appropriat ed as may herea ter be deemed mo be eic al to the manten .nce of our cause. understand that p.epAra ions are being made by th same parte, to give another ot their performance for the benefit of the widow and family of Lieu Johnson of this county, who fell with his son at th battle of Hills. Too much prai~e cal not h given to those engaged in these entertainments |" the ben, ft of ou brave soluiery, and we feel sured tat none will accuse us of purpose tn d
 par,ge the commenIable If 'rts of other ladit when We mention Mrs Lonstree as one who acknowledge 1, be uniting in this good wok.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13
Col. Pagan to the officers and Soldiers of
 Eis Command

Soldiers ot Me lst Arkoasas Regjmeal
 By the following ogdcr it will be seen that you are to reassemhle oa the I3th of March. The first amoag your gallant fol- low-soldiers of the State to bear arms in defense of your coHatry's liberty upon the soil of the distant commonwealth of Nir- ginia, as you were the first to re-enlist when an absence from the service would have periled your country's defense, your government sign;fe5 its higG estimate of your patriotic action by granting you fur loughs to visit your tardistant homes. Since then. and before yopr fulouehs have ex- pired, your neighborino State of Tennessee has been invaded by the vandal hordes of their master, Lincoln and her proud capi- tal has been occupied hv large army, and used as headquarters, from which are issued edicts for your subiugation. Soldiers of the 1st Arkansas, we must yield up our furloughs and rally to her detcrse. What is the remaining days of their existence spent at hone whea onr eounry's end our immediate neigh5or's necessity for cur aid is so apparent.
 Your commanding officer, then calls upon you to rally aros2nd him at once. Let the captain of each company assemble his command and report by letter for fur ther orders to me at Litte Rock, by the I2th of March. Let each man act as recruit ing officer, and bring one, or two, or-more men with him, to aid the 1st Arkansas in illustrating the y2lor-a5 Ask2nsas in this. critical moment'of oar'sosntryis existence Let all new recruits that can, bring guns with them. Those who have none will be supplied by me. We w;h not return now to our camp on the Potomac, but will march at once to the soil of Tennessee to aid in expelling the invader from the land of Jackson. Come one, come all Let there be no laggaIds at an hour like this
 Jsdas r. PAGAN, \ Col. Com'g 1st Arkansas Regiment.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13

HARD TlMEs--We had half made up oul mid to issue but half sheet until some chance offered to keep up supply of paper, but as tbt legislature is here and important events hourl, expected in the vest we feel it to be duty t issue a full sheet for two or three more issues d least.
 When we fall to half sheet we shall exslud all advertisements, except legal ones, proclama tious, and things of that kind, so as to giv pearlv two pages of news matter. The Tru, Democrat must, and will, be regularly issued during the war.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13

FEDERAL 0uTRAGEs IN ARKANsAs.-A body Lincoln cay.lr, ma e rsid into Carroll county il. this Sfa'e. Mir. IT orn, the State Senator iron tn t county. wa- arrested by them and kept for 2 d rso. They told him that they arrested him to k CD him from giving information of their move ments They sole every fife 'rse they cou.d fin an every servieeable gun. Those guns they coui not c ,rry of, they destroyed. We are told the, came near capturing Bradley Bunch the speaker of the House of Representatives. It is reprted that MT. KeuneF, one of the representatives from Madison county, is prisoner ID their hanos'- These scamfs a9 ear to be set Of mauraders Sci t to destroy guns and steal horses. They said the, would n ste | negroes, but the probability is the, found none to steal, or had no means of carrying them of.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13
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Col. J. F FAoANWe bad the pleasure, B day or two since, of taking this gallant officer by the hand. He IS little sunburnt, and his face wears shade of more thoughtful expression. but in other respects, he looks like the same frank, merry, courteous James.
 He is much loved by his men, some of whom VIC have heard praise him without stint. He is proud of his regiment, az he well may be, for they are galiau, body O. men.
 Arkansas ualy well be proud of the bfat resi. ieat and it's colonel,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13
eDJ'T AND INSPECTOR GGNL's OFFICE.

.iDJ'T AND INSPECTOR GgSL's OFFIcE,l RICHMOND, February 24, 1862 Special Order No. If,
 VIII. Col. James F. Fagan's lst regi-- ment Of Arkansas volunteers will rende2- vous at Memphis, Tenn. by the 18th Of March The colohel of the regiment will report thence to Gen. Albert Sydney Johnston, commanding depa ftmant number two. By order of Secretary of War.
 JNo. WITHERs, Asst Adj't Gen.
 Col. James r. Pagan, Richmond, Va.
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HEAD QUAgTERs, ] Jacksonpert, March ,, l662.]
ORnrn No. i.

Owing to the number of persons who are now travelling on the river endeav9ring topass throuah our lines into Missouri, and as such persons might give inf rnaton to the enemy that would prove of great ininry tc service, 1t is hereby made kaown for the benefit of all persons travelling and to the captains of ali seamhoats going up'either White or Black rivers that thef will be required to obtain written passport from the Provost Ma sha, Col II. W. Williams, who viii examine all nersons m king application for passpeFts. andssil grant the same should he deem 1t prudent to do so
 The captains of all stesmboa's, and all good
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13

ofour homes and our faint heartoa male friends " are ,feterr,ir,pd 10 protect you, and stand be- tween you and, fla foe. Should 1t become neces saPy for Us to march won will be expected to ac- soHpaiiy us in be caesc. tv of 9 cook or teanste. Upon the eve Of battle, timelyhotice will be given to you, o that you may have fair opportunity 10 use your legs. Be assured that the naughty iedeT- als shall not hurt you if we con preventit.
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13

DESTRUCTIVE FtaEs AT HELENA.-Ea1y in the morning of the 27th nlt. fire broke out in building on Front Row, which spread with great lapidity and in short time two blocks of business hoasas werq entirely destroyed.
 That night, the fine Aourins mill and ma chine shop of J. E. Miles < Co, was set on fire and consumed. The South is oyerrun with conyicts from the northern penitentia~ ries who are sent to destroy our factories, work shops and public buildings. If one is caught he should be thrown in the fire at once. Hanging is too good for such wretches or for the scoandrels who employ them.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13
LIFT, k ROCK. March II. I6f

LIITLE hUIh, NTdICH TT INo"'' Mir. EpfToR: 1 received letter from my fathe (Dr A. M. Hot, Tutlahoma, Tenn, which states that about a week previous to that tune a Lieu' C ,l or Maj. Sweeny Of an Ark. regiment, that wa' in the battle at Fort Done son, made his escape a a. ri ed at tis place, and on the day previous t' the date of the letter, was found DEAD, near tn r passing through that place, and was burie' here.
 .y of his friends by addressing me at this plsc' can le rn the particulars.
 Truly,a GEO. M. HOLT. (Gazet'e cnpy.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13

Taking the land aud naval forces of the fed. erals, the guns, cannon, and munitions Of war, and .alding these all up. 1t will be found to l.. the greatest or strongest army 8 nation ever gathered. Aerxes may have had more men, but if we count the artillery the gar proiecties sbips and other appliances, then unknown, 1t will be seen that the Yaulee force is far more formidable. France, under Napoleon, dia not surpass Lincoln in the extent of military pre- parations. They have 64o,0oO men in the field and large reserves in camps of instruction in the several States, which willswel the number near. ly, ifnot quite, to million. They have ransackad thsword for arms of the best kind. We shall overcome all this. It is only question of time. N-e can do 1t speedily if we pat forth all our strength. If we ritter 1t away, itmay take yea.. Let us end it at onceby meeting the foe ateyery point. :
 Picayune Butler has been or will be made D
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13

FoRr SMITH BULLETN.-Mr. F. M. /colburn, a practical psinterand energetic man, has commenced
 the publication of tr weekly plper, at Fort Smith, with the above title. That city, at one time, took the lead in newspaper enterprises There were three or four ekly papers and two dailies pub, lished there at one time, and surely they can now sunport tri weekly. Mir. Colbun makes a spirit ed oaper and we wish him,suceess.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13

eY Pleebytr, of Arkansas will meet at Cot'oi Plant Oil Friday the lth day of April, at o'clock It is earncs ly requested that all of the Churche will send their statistical reports and cotnmissi"h CTS fund to the stated clerk, before the meeting the Presb,hy. 1HOS. l.. WELCH'
 Marcb e I~e9 3w. Stated Clerk.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13

PRonorIoss--Tne Gazette, of this city, an nounces on the authority ofspivate dispatch, that Col Alber Rus, has been promoted to hrgadier genr4l ip.
 T t WAslin gton Telegraph states Col. E. 'r. GSas h 8 so been np ointed br gtdier general
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T2 2ANAWAY from sHe subscriber. ea- --e hYe negro man of tAe following qesciipl 1; The icaacr Of the gang s E9 ioH, rit.er heavy ct b0q, c,f,asr ca,ar- . ee' and aeout 35 yeRes oi gre. He is 5 ~ FerF p'hte waen spoken to I the eas- @ ca shows in his face. Augta4r one ot ~ a.s .1 oo5s r < 0aIA MUlafa, slow 4Een aad is ''1g"s ~o et@ ol aEe. lA9 g5Ner iHec aci, ,-rlI -olp ?. 'Asai N Foi ae 4e.a s.t hetvy bear%, coafse yo,c s-li staas la N Arotha.. one has hsgh cheek bones, quies e8l rl. hr. iln,,l.+ e o'si Vt'e .9 Y stit S.a il)y FiJa g r ess ,us lGCS 5' ''4'4 one o ms lroHt tte5alS out The law '1 '''o"a nun Htteeh oi'ars aie'a lcs catching 1"l'"iF negroes anu t4i@'F clgr au additional ,os"ru " ~i'Y o9uafs I3F t.aia 1T cough out off 3 tg'7Vh e'u"efs pIoA-a 5ne ops.cgs ir tm Ru'her.o'd con4ty. Teaaessce, to my place .p Jan udry lust.
 Ad4ress EUGeNE LEND EEEON.
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13
Mar Items.


 Our readers will bean US witness that we are not caftious or fault finding, and have urged thas all confidence should be placed in our mili- tarr. commanders, but there are some things that try our patience. Nashville vas surrendered. One account says to fifteen mounted men who entered Nash. vile. Another account is that Mayor Cheatam went to Edgefeld, @ town a short distance from Nashville, where there was federal regiment, and made inc surrender, Buell's force was not within striking distance. Now if city Eho Nashville can be taken possession of by fifteen men, five would be enough to take passessioA of our city. The fact is Jhat tue people in and about Nashville have sueoambed. There never was more perfect let down.
 A great deal of the army stores were removej from Nashville, but tie federals wEl take al 1 .ast five millions of dollars worth ofporb, beef army clothing, tents, otc.
 New Orleans has sent l37 ccmPa4ies to lhe- war,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13
ezg- The B,boon mus. be cross between

asy~ The Blboon nus be cross between Greek and Chnaman. Here is an extract from a late manifesto of his giving thanks to his hire lngs:
 he charge al Roanoke Island, like the bayone chargeS Mill springs that the close grarpIe and sharp
 steel of aud patriotic soldiers must aiways put rebels traitors flight. The Late achievements of the navy the flag of the union, borne In proud glory around the world b, naval heroe will again hoa rbe cit, and hold and that il sha forever be honor el and respected as the emblem of liberty and nnon in every land and upon every
 By order of the President :"
 The liar knew that the close grapple and sharp steel are just what his tools avoid. They have mortar 9eets, gun boats and iron clad steamers to she'll Us at a distance. Their troops are armed W sh long range guns If this war could be fought without sunpowder and with cold steel alone, it would soon be ended, and not federal or ,oyF be found on the soil of the South month hence
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13

We had written thus far when the tele graph from Carksville brought Us the sad and startling intelligence of the death oi McCulloeh and the wounding of Price. SD died noble man; one who nerer struck a blow till he saw its object and then struck home Ben. McCplloch is dead-dying bravely and goriousIy at the head of his column fighting foF liberty. Now we trust all carping will eease and those who reviled him aill hang sksss eeada in silsne3~ The long say VII ao ueHery ia,tice ant .nshrihe his psra esw;th those of Warren. Koerner, Yell, Clay and others who offered their lives as sacrifice oh the altar of freedom.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13

citizens are requested to ard the Provost Maishal in arrestng heenemies to our cause
 ". l.. CABEL,
 Major C. s. Army cemd' &
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13

The actual numoer ot prisouers taken st Fort pepelson is l3,3gQ.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13
ROCK, MARCH 13, 1862

sSg Sh nplasters and change tickets cannotb. received for subscriptions. They are entire worth ess to us unless redeemable here.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13
Nissourians in Arkansas.

There are great number of Missouri ans in our State, many of them able bodied men and with, apparently. no families. In some counties there are several hundreds of these men. Some of them are recruiting officers, and if they can succeed in getting up companies, we have no objection. To those gentlemen who are, or have been, in the military service, or who are here for the purpose of aiding the cause of Missouri and the South. we have none other than feelings of respect. Those who have families de- pendent upon them, and who are seeking safety and support for their wives and children, and who intend, es soon as the loved ones are placed in safety, to return to rescue their land from the oppressor, will meet with warm welcome in Arkansas But there are others, who fill our towns and cities; lounging on the streets and about hotels, with no visible occupation except to abuse Gen. McCullooh, and reproach
  We shall enter into no defence of McCul- loch for, in our opinion he needs none. We have no cont to make between him and Price. { inly no Arkansian has other feeling those of admiration for the gallaa A cnieftain who re- treating {. aarA has kept his face to the ios. ana cA p-hvery foot of grorua. Those o lhercd as to the policy of certain movements and which was right is yet to be decided. One is no less patriot than .le other, and all at tempts to q paFase one at tho expense of the other is foolish II nat criminal. The sheer at Arkansians, 50 often heard from some of these Missouri exiles is undcseryed. We admit that Missouri is the gate to north Arkansas, that the Missourians have stood picket guard for us, and that to fight there Is to fight for our own State. Butit Confectionery has sent n ore volunteers iii pro portion to her population than Arkansas; that she has spent more money according to her means than any State, even Virginia, and that, every call upon her has been respond ed to. Above all, her sons have not left her borders to goin other States and rest there while part fought her battles.
 We are sorry to sec this spirit shown by some Mi9Sourians in oar State; young men too; stout, able bodied fellows, who art capable of military duty. It does infinite harm, and engenaeis ill feeling when tbert should be harmony,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13

1T~ Gov. Jackson, oi MJ., will arrive here nihyt Wednesday, and number of federal pris pers
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13
0F ARKANs

StA 2 bE a th ANS -4S, :
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 h the Johnson Cica, coart ln chanccry. he, fore the clerk Feb. 2ish. f4s2 sarah Ann Marshall, bp ise9.s w. < alathess, her next s.iesl, Com. ptaint,
 ys Benjamin Marshall, neisaGqa. < HOMES the said ccaalainant and file; bor fil, M for divorce, and Glil4vt thss sai,l ,le.,,i,,t Benjamin Marshall, is t h0n .res,dens Of the -t,to of Arkansas, wherfunon it is crJeYel. tbet sa;E dtiendaus do make his rc.soual l31 1ea.arca hrr5e this court, on oy bes9Ja the f0u4t d.v of ,E s-~l Lerm hereof, at 2 ccua ta be ho.,Itn ar tbe 5g-S> house in said connty, tie 2l e,op5,y y,fro, ti,e lth Monday ot March next, a |. 1889. a9d then ana there p.ead ansEer q deaaur to s4i9 Mil 'He oejee! Of which is to s-solye the corrsst Mere totoro existing between eom,iainalt an5 fern1 aht' unon ihe ground of dcseFtioa tar mora Maj, oae o, year Wiroat unreasonable cause tleroior or 'htt sala bil VIII Jc taken as suoconless1 ''and decree entered accofe.asir! aad itis tnrtberor.~ defea' sh.tt cops ot fhis oeieg be pab,ished in some newspaper pninsea in tha State 6f Afkapsas. for the nuln3er oi tnRes aud within the time. rss quiFed y law.
 A true copy from tbc secovi =,
 ]. q. C1NNEILEY, Clerk
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 @,v 2i 3ee Lat.c Rock, Ark, new ana s|.ei @1 ot 4 Sttt', W-ed hereby oytiF t.e '-t-Ati Vt Ltttsa s "na rFe 7.hiic .e er aitJ, 1ha we are peal t. d. ,.1 W5E Hth sFec, @n4 'h 8ot6uai. hsc llaaf er. FFew..t also e} S1.Al t'tl "oTt tft asL cntaftor .o e.Fe saelsiic. .L N tl Nto nl1 na"satO a'--ts a.a i..
 March l5, C0sa < t .n1trl,.
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{ &T |, ta nader. gaed. t.ge a5.:sl..i sc,p anu Oaneia l,ks un3ez inc l7ms oe f;. AcC0WAa t O., f.r rsr',,.l- .bs r.t.zan- at. N ,ii ai afaale .f.st wi'. Shit every one tit <17te7 t. AIi wc N v ttial: aul as one or te iiri7 is pr4-Iicl sgaa a1,a Cts.le maker. re hf.ei.o doubt but vLlt We caa su.t ta.vanfs of inc public iu our line,
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13

TnB Bsoon STICK BaieApE.--The ladies of Lite Rock are ahoht organizing brigade of feminine warriors ior houethalonec, and for the protection of certain young gentlemen. who are afflicted with tinid nerves, and VI have an aversion to thos.ne of gunpowder. The ladies have prepared circular which will be sent soon 10 the poor wretches who are suffering nnspcakahIe torments at the idea of being drafted, Here is copy of the documeat;
 " LITTLE RocK, March, 1862.
 q Sisx We hasten t9 impart to you the glad liI. ines that weAre forming brigade for tue defence
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-03-13

r IsT or LETTERS remtini1g in tbe P5st 5 j Office at Little Rock, Ark, on the 2ot1 dee of February Ioe5. which if Au5 luAen cnt E.lR +r+ sant tn tle lane.al Past Once a. .Hd kliera.