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Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29
NOTICE.
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General Order, No. 2c.
 AN the officers aud soldiers of the United States have been subject 10 repeated insults from women, calling themselves ladies of New Orleans, ill re- turn for the most scrupuous non.interterence and courtesy on our part 1t is ordered that hereafter, when anv female shall, by word, gesture or move ment insult or show contempt for any officer or soldier of the United States, she shall be regarded and held liable to De treated as woman of the town, dying her ayocaJion
 Bv command of Major Gen'l BUTLER.
 Soidiers men or the South arise. You have no ordinary foe to fight. band of miscreants pol ute vour native land. Unable to whip y0u in an open field lie seeks to desecrate your family aitars to violate the chastity o yotr wives, your mothers, your sisters, vour sweet hearts Palsicd indeed, would be the arm, which was not raised, the heart which was Yot ured, by desire to hnrl from cur soil thc rayagcrs presence. The path of duty, the road to fame has invited you to pursue from the beginning of this war, fighting for your liberty you have dared and blayei danger Another duty Is now before you. From the Crescent city comes wOman'S c1y, ''saye Us from ruin, or We are eter nay lost" Can you hear that cry unheeded? ? Does no recollection of home and its loved ones rush through your minds! WIl you not strike home nor reinquish your efforts till the cry Of lib ertv and freedom resounds through the land? lis for this purpose the Congress or the Confederate States has passed the conscription act. Behind v0u are 10000 men yct to be brought into the field to aid you in your holy mission. No man can talter. No man will tater 10 discuss legal technicliities when m enemy, licensed by its com manders stands ready to violate every charm which man holds dear. For this purpose twelve months men are continued in service, and new levies are being mace to form grand army to terminate thls unnatural war. Now IS the time to prove to the world that the great South is indomitable and unconquerable qs our sres of < '76.7 But one response can be made. Your General hears and retetates t, No rest till the invader is forced to become the defender, and peace is conquered at lis freside"
 By command of Brig. GEN. BOANE.
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TRUE DEMOCRAT OFFICE, {
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Hon. H. M. RECTOR,
 Sir: Your note of to day has been received Not deeming this the proper channel for argument or fit place for insulting language, will simply respond to your demands by declining to make any retraxit whatever. Any further communication you may desire to make to me, will reach mt through Capt c. A. Carroll
 Respectfully, |. (Signed) RICHD Il. JOHNSON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29

DlsarpoINTED-The Albany lNew York; Eve hing Journal is greatly disappointed in the negroes. 1" w. counted," says that paper, "upon insurrec- tiony-terrible and widespread insurrections- among the servie population, butts expectatons, l. copfesses, has not been realized l" The negro
 as become half enamored of his chains,'' it. ex- claims, and adds gloomily, !" this is not pleasant truth to learn, but we cannot know it too soon."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29
President Lincoln and the Mort eTn
 Democracy.

The Chicago Times Douglas Democrat of the 7th, magnifcently gr0wls as follows:
 President Lincoln has ceased to be entitled to the confidence of the democracy of the country Three things he has done which, if they have not destroyed the confidence which the democracy of the country have felt in him, have greatly impaired it.
 Fremont had been convicted, by commission appointed by the President himself to inv estigate the affairs of his administration in Missouri, not only of the groSsest insubordlnation, fraud. folly, and incOmpetency, but of high treason. The Pre- sident, instead of cOnsignng Fremont to Ft W ar ren to await trial for his crimes, has invested him with command.
 Cameron has been convicted by the house of representatives, as he before had been by the iudg ment of the country, of high crimes and misde meanors in the office of Secretary of War. The President has commissioned him as diplomatic representative to of the most important courts of Europe, and betrays no purpose of revokmg that commission.
 When this war was commenced the democracy of the country gave their earnest, honest, cordial, effective support, upon the of the Pre7i- dent that it should be prosecuted for certain specific purposes. The President has recently given hli approval to certain of abolition, contrary to his hitherto declared opinion, the effect of which measure will be to prolong the rebellion and ob- struct the path to ul.mute peace. Tn view of these things, how can the democra- cy of the country maintain confidence in the Pre- sident? In view of them has he not forfeited that confdence7
 And there are other things, scarcely more tole- rable than those we have mentioned which serve to destroy confidence in MT. Lincoln. Not one 0. the men by whom the government has been swim died of millions has been disgraced by his action | And more Some of bis recent appointments to office of men who had but inst declared that | the old Union was dead and that they would not restore 1t if they could-trator5 atheart, and seek ing position to make their treason effective. For example, Carl Schurz.
 Mir. Lincoln hasnot only forfeited the confidence | of the democracy of the country, but he has ava kened their gravest fears that in the trials now i'm mediately before him he will succumb to some o1 1 the most extreme demands of abGlitionism.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29

ASSIGNED TO DUTY.-The three French officers, Capt. Alfred Cipiani, Lieuts. Vitquerin and Mau- rice de Beaumont, who recently arrived here from Washington, have been assigned to duty as aids ol General Beauregard at Cornth, where it is believed they will be enabled to render efficient service to the land of their adoption. They educated in military style, and much good may be expected from their joint exertions They left Richmond two weeks since to join the western army.-Dis- pcfch.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29

TIE DEFENsE OF THE STArE.-General Roane. having received full authority to defend the state from the incur-ons of the enemy, has made very considerable progress in lis preparations. With. out troops or stores of any sort, when placed in command, he has already amassedsa large amount. He has had to contend against difficulties of all kinds, and he has only suruounted them by pa tience, perseverance, and foresight We think oul people may confidently rely his ability, at thi- moment to protect the state from any materially farther advance of the enemy, and that in q shor time he will be ready for offensive operations. He has accomplished all that could be done in so shcr, period anl under 50 many perpIexing circumstan. ces. He has taken the necess ,ry measures to pun the conscript law in force, and will soon have the conscripts m the field Our people should contr bute their aid to him freely and fully, and we need entertain no fears the result.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29

MAJ. E. w. ROGERS, OF TEXAS We were pleased to meet this gallant Texan officer in our city, almost entirely recovered from the bruises he received in his fight with the enemy some ten days since near Searcy. With detachment of his own and some Arkansas troops under Capt. Hicks and Capt Hooker. amounting in all to not exceeding one hundred and sixty in number, he bravely charged the enemy n much superior force, anG utterly routed them. Reliable information from the enemy, received through several sources, pat down their loss in killed, wounded and missing al two hundred and thirty. We regard this as one of the most daring and brilliant feats of the war, and if properly followed pp, as it will be, the re- suit will soon be the expulsion of the Yankees from Arkansas soil.
 Maj. Rogers report of the fight will be found in to-days issue. We regret to learn that in the re- organization of the reg ment Maj. Rogers declined a re election. His reasons, however, are sufficient. Himself ana his four sons a'I belong 10 the army and now the conscript law takes his son-in-laws 2 the last remaining male member of his family. Under such circumstances, he deems it to be his duty, much as he regle cts it, to return home
 Maj. Rogers is brave and gallant man--he ie an able officer, beloved and respected by his men. He will be ever remembered by our people, and will always receive hearty greeting at their hand wh never he honors Arkansas with his presence. He has nobly deserved it.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29

MAJ. GEN HINDMAN AND STAFF CoMlNG-Just before going to press wereceved the following dis patch from Gen. Hindman's Adjt. General.
 MEMPHIS, May 28, 1862 R. H. JOHNSON Gen. .Hindman and staff leave here for Little Rock to-day
 R.C. NEWTON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29
EDMUND BURGEVIN.
LITTLE RocK, ARE., May 24th,

LITTLE ROCK, ARE., May 24th, 1862. Col C. A. CARROLL
 SU At our meeting, Of b day, you suggested that should state in writing my objections to your propositions" which herewith accede to-. Without entering into any extended detail, 1 will simply state that the whole four propositions appear to be extraordinary, particularly the first, which seems to imply that your friend might be possessed of a revolving pistol of some peculiar character, and with the use of which he might, by possibility, be familiar.
 l object to the manner of tring proposed, for the reason that it might 50 happen that or other of the parties might be seriously wounded at the first fre incapable of further action, and so left to the mercy of his antagonist, which, feel assured, would be az regolting to you a5 to myself
 l object to yonr assuming the privilege of nam ing both time and place, as those conventional points, to be settled to the mutual satisfaction and convenience of the parties.
 Admitting the right you have to(choce of wea- pons, firmly object to all ctse, and propose in place-that the meeting shall come off at a time and point to be agreed'upon hereafter, in consulta tion, and shall he~conducted strictly according to the code of honor, and with the weapons ordina- rly used upon such occasions.
 Awaiting your response, am,
 Very respectfully,
 EDMUND BURGEVIN
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EDMUND BURGEVIN.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark S., May 26th, 1862.

LITTLE ttOthy 41lh S.5 fLil @otIl, 1Co-' General E. BUFGEyiN:
 SR:-To your note of yesterday, and to your subsequent verbal assurance that you were unable to procure weapon similar to the one indicated in my note of the same date, l, on the part of Col. R. II. Johnson, prescribe that at the meeting be- tween him and Gov. Rector, the weapon to be used shall De Colts pistols-aayy szc-with four cham bers loaded
 Iii consequence of the delays produced by the diplomatic character which this correspondence has assumed, will name Wednesday, the 28th day of May, at o'clock, P m, as the time of the meeting.
 On the questions of time and place of the meet ing, and the mode of firing, my ultnltum was announced in my note of yesterday. then said and repeat, that the discussion of this ques- tion therefore, matter of right to Gov. Rector, is inadmssble and cannot be entertaned'
 Respectfully
 [5gned CHAS. A. CARROLL.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29
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A TeRsE PRocLAmATIoN.--The following procla- nation was lately announced by the native crer at Cape Coast, West Africa; "lhe Gubner he say ebery pig what lib for street, he die; ebery pig what lib for house, he lib, God sabe de Queen"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29
SIO Reward.

ATRAYED the undersigned about the list middle Is of March, small black pony, abou years old branded on shoulder with the HI hind white The above ward will be paid for the delivery pony the undersigned Little Rock, liberal reward will be given for any information it's whete- abouts. T. J. HAMPTON.
 May 29th, 1882. 1w
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29
Stray Horse .

a LIGHT BAY, half Mustang, half American horse, "A medium size black main and tail with black stripe along the ridge of his back light the right side of his back and piece of stake rouni bis neck stTayed from camp on Tuesday the Fist inst. Any person who will deliver said horse give any information concerning him Orderly sergeant of Captain Franklns csmpany Sweets regiment, will be beraly rewarded
 May 29th 1862. It.. D. L. McGoRY,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29

c5gy~ We have not the full returns of the reor ganizaton of all the Texas regiments this near place, nor do we deem it altogether prudent to say m 3re about them at this tune; but as they effect their elections, wewll thank them for thereturns. The enemy are too near us now to enter into the mnuta about our troops.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29
LITTLE ROCK, May 23d, 1862.

Gov. II. M. RECTOR sH: Yournote of yesterday evening was receiy- ed this morning from Cap.. Carroll. will render the satisfaction you ask, and refer you to Capt. C. A. Carroll, who will act as my friend in arranging all prelminares.
 Respectfully,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29
CIlA8. A. CARROLL.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, May 2lth, 1862 Col. C. A. CARRoIL
 Sir: Your note Of this date, containing pro position as to the prclimnarie." for the settle ment of an existing difficulty between our feapec- tive friends, has been received. Some of the points made are objectionable, but the whole matter may be reconciled by personal interview amt discu-son
 request that you will indicate early hour and place when and where We may meet for flat purpose% Respectfully,
 EDMILNN RLtRGENLN
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29
TRUE DEMOCRAT OFFICE,
 Litte RocS, May P, lS62}
G0oernOr 0f Arkansas:
RespectfulIv.
II. M. RECTOR

SIR-Your communication of yesterday was handed me by Adj. G cn'l Burgevn, and, though it only demands reply through the next issue of my paper, &t his request have consented to re spond in this mode
 On the first reading of your communication (in- duced perhaps by the circumstances attendingJ, I construed it to be a demand from one man upon another for personal reparation. second and more careful reading, however, leads me to regard it as demand from state official upon citizen, to answer for disloyal conduct. Such being my construction of your communication, of course l shall only answer when properly arraigned by a tribunal with legal power to try me-
 Respectfully, etc.,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29
EDMUND BURGEVIN
LITTLE RocK, May 25th, 1862

LITTLE RocE, May 18th, 1862. Gen. F.. BURGEvlH:
 SIR-Tn response to your note of yesterday as the representative of Gov. Rector, have the fol lowing response to make as the representative ot Col. R. H. Johnson, my principal.
 First The weapon proposed is of the 1ranter patent, is eight inches long, and will be exhibited if desired. Upon assurance that similar weapon cannot be promptly procured, different terms will be prescribed.
 Second. The firing to cease whenever either par ty is wounded, and gives timely notice of the fact Third. Reasonable objections to the time and place of meeting will be listened to, and Ii we'll founded, entertaned but according to the Ameri- can practice, the right of the challenged party to choose weapons, time and place is indisputable. The discussion of this question, therefore, as . matter of right to Gov. Rector, is inadmissible, and cannot be entertained.
 Hoping this may meet your approbation,
 am respectfully,
 CHAS. A. CARROLL.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29
JOHN E. WOOL, Major General Commanding. NORFOLK, May 10. 1862.

The occupation of the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth is for the protection of the public pro perty and the maintenance of the public laws of the United States. Private associations and do mestsc quiet will not be disturbed, but violations of order and disrespect to the government will be followed by the immediate arrest of the offenders. Those who have left their homes unde antcipa- ton of acts of vandalism may be assured that government allows no man the honor of serving in it's armies who forgets the duties of citizen when discharging those of soldier, and no individual rights will be nterfered with. The sale of liquor IS prohibited.
 Signed EGBERT l.. VlELt.'
 Brig. Gen U s. A. and Military Gov.
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Policy of the Enemy in Eastern Virginia
THos. M. CRowDER,
 Acting Post Adjutant,

Upon the occupation of Norfolk by the federal forces, the following proclamatons were issued:
 HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF
 NORFOLK, May 10, 1862.
 The city of Norfolk having been surrendered to the government of the United States, military possession is taken of the same in behalf of the national government. Bugadier General Viele is appointed military governor for the time being. He will see that all citizens are carefully pro ccted in their rights and civil privileges, taking the utmost to preserve order, and to see that no soldiers are permitted to enter the city except on his order or by the written permission of the commanding officer of his brigade or agent, and he will punish summary any American soldier who shall trespass on the rights of any of the in habitants.
 Signed JOHN E. WOOL,
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RICH'D H. JOHNSON.
LITTLE RocH, May the 24tb, 1869.

LITTLE MOCK, May the 24tD, I6OI. Gen. E. BuRGEyIN-
 Sir; Without reference to the reasons of this communication, further than your request to sub init in writing any proposition G as the prelimina ries" to affair for settlement of the difference existing between our friends, submit the follow ing:
 FIRsT. claim the cho'ce q ,oeapoas-ndcating the revolving pistol as the weaPon--each party satisfying himself to pattern size of pistol and character of ball, with four chambers of the wea- pon loaded
 SECOND. l claim the right Q prescribe the terms which include the distance and mode of firing The distance will be thirty feet The mode oi firing will be IS follows: The party gaining tIe word, by lot to ask, in q clear, distinct deliberate voice, gentlemen, are you ready2 When the prin- cipals will respond (f such be the fact ''realv;'' whereupon, the word <" fire " will De given in the same clear distinct, deliberate voice When the word fire is given, the pistols are, for the first time to be raised from per0eniicular, muzzle to the ground, and the firing to commence. and continue at will until four shots are exchanged, when the pistols are to be reloaded, f desired, and the fir. ing to continue as before, and so on until satisfied THIRD claim the right to designate the timt and place, and designate Tueslay, the 27th o May, at one o'clock, ?. m Is the time; and tht place at some point near tile first bridge beyond Judge Campbel's on the Fine Bluff road, to h' selected by friend Of e9ch hereafter to Dc named (prior to the time of meetincJ
 FouRrH. claim that tL word anl choice o position, shall be determined by lot, upon th, ground, immediately before the hoar of meeting
 All of which hope may he satisfactory to you
 Res c,luNy,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29
General Cr9ers. No. 6.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT pr ARKANSAS,
 Latle Rock, May 26th 1862. 96 He Sol3iers q this District
 It has seldom .ecn the lot of a General in civil zed warfare, to publish to his troops an Wder or proclamation of his enemy, which will more fully arouse every energy and passion than the follow
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29

OUR VICTORY telegraph column for ole Stone Wall Jackson's glorious victories in Virg na.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29

EE BIsHoF LAY of Arkarsas was taken priso. ner at Huntsville by the federalists, and placed in close confinement,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29

OvERBUN DIsTMCTs.-As to how citizens should conduct themselves in districts ovcrrun by the enc my, the Ricmond Whig suggests:
 The question is frequently canyassed, wha should those in the districts Overrun by the enemy do--abandon their homes or stand their ground The question is one practical importance, both pub lcly and Individuality We have no hesitation in expressing the opinion that it will De better on every account, for all not connected with the army to abide the invasion at their homes They may be plundered and insulted, and subj iectel to many trials of temper, but they do more good to the cause by remaining at home in the rear and in the midst of the enemy, than by encumb9Fug our army with theiEuseless presence. They may loseal their property By staying, but tha. they viii ctrtaihl do by flying.
 Remaining at home, in the milst of the enemy. they will constitute source Ot cyIst2It uned5iae-J to the enemy and when the retreat be gins, as be- gin it will, there is just God in heaven. they will be in position to strike deadly blow Rising up upon the flying scoundrels they will be able to increase thousand fold the horrors and d> asters of the rOut.
 As to taking the oath to the northern govern ment that man of loyalty and honor would do. He would sooner see the whole race at the bottom ; of the bottomiesS pit. But it is no Impeachment of his truth and fidelity, being non conbatant, if he abide the invader at his own door. 1T he in deed continue true to the cause, and watch oppor- tunities to aid in the cause, he may render iuva uable aid, and is in position to insure ta triumph.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-05-29
Tribute of Respect.

At a called meet of Western Star Lodge No. 9, F. and A. M, Sunday May 25th, 1862, for the purpose of attending to place of nterment, the body of our deceased brother John B. Griffin, Il member of St. Joseph (Mo.) Lodge No. Q the fol lowing preamble and resolutions were adopted: W.eras, The Supreme Architect ofthe Universe in his nscrutabe wisdom has withdrawn from earth our beloved brother John B. Griffin. worthy and jealous member of our fraternity, beloved hua- band, a kind and affectonate parent and good citizen.
 Now, whereas, the circumstances under which our brother died, by the administration of qunne poisoned with morphine, were peculiarly distress ing to his friends here 1t is therefore,
 Resoloed, That, the fraternity heartily and truly sympathize with the brothers bereaved wife and child in their sad afliction and earnestly commend them in their dark hour of deep distress to the mercy of that God who 'tknoweth how to temper the winds to the shon lamb" and in whom, brother had confidently placed his trust.
 ResolUed, That the members of this Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days and that 8 copy of this preamble and resolutions be transmitted to the family of the deceased and another furnished for publication.
 JACOB ASH,
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LITTLE ROCK, May 25th, 1862. Col c. A. CARROLL
 In reply of yours of to day, I have to say
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PROCLAMATION.

To His Excellency,
 Gov. H. M. RECroR.