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True Democrat., 1862-12-24
Letter from Maj. Geo. w. Clarke

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAs, Nov. %, 1862 Col. R. II. JOHNSON
 Der Sir: Upon the eve of my departure for Richmond, learn that there are numerous reports in circulation, in Arkansas affecting my reputation as an officer and man. The magnitude and ab- surdity of most of these reports are such that no intelligent man will for moment believe them yet l am informed that "many even some officers of high rank pretend to believe them.' These officers may be of "bish rank," but they cannot rank high for intelligence My informant states these unfavorable reports originated by inquiries having come from Richmond, as to my where a5outs. and that large sums of money have been sent to me, and that had not accounted for the salne.
 These inquiries could not have come from the office of the quartermaster general, az 1 have ad- vised that officer, regularly, of my proceedings or my communications have never reached him. If other quartermasters had been as prompt, as it is complained have not been, the department at Richmond would have been advised how have disposed of the funds. 1 send, accompanying this, the copy of official statement, which is verified by vouchers, here and at Richmond, show ing the disposition of dA the funds have received as quartermaster.*
 By this statement it will be seen that have re- ceived $7 ,2G8 ,497 el, and of this amount I have expended during my whole service in Arkansas. Sl ,84e,093 72, and that I have turned oyer to other quartermasters $5, 5,420, ,399 79
 If other quartermasters had made their retnrns regularly, the department would know how l had disposed of these funds. mean to cast no cen sure upon other officers, believing, I do, that the same causes that have prevented me from mak ing my returns regularly, or of theirreaching Rich mond promptly, existed in their cases as in mine.
 have adjusted my accounts and prepared for q final settlement and 1 trust soon to close up. The balance as you will sec by the statement, in my hands, is 4,3ll l9, which 1 hold ready for any re. quisition.
 Knowing the limited space of your paper, do not ask you to publish the statement, unless you prefer it; but do desire you to publish this com muDieat;on. It Is due to numerous friends, whom Ibold dearin Arkansas. All these islanders will, upon the settlement of my accounts fall to the ground, and my sanderers, whom 1 hold in the utmost contempt, so mnch that will not occupy space to denounce them, will hide their heads in shame and modification. trust no friend has yielded to the pressure of these islanders behind my back.
 am respectfully, your ob't serv't,
 GEO. w. CLARKE. *Te tabular statement referred on file u the True Democrat otiee Tor the inspection Of the public.
True Democrat., 1862-12-24
Tribute Of Respect.

1 At q meeting of the officers of the 18th Arkan sas15egment, the following preamble and resolu | tons were adopted:
 V WHEREAS, It has pleased the Almighty in his 1 wise providence to take from midst, Lt-Co
 Gro. W. MURRAY, our second in comnand Hhcse as, 1t appears to our shortsighte mortality and feeble human judgment, that at tils tfouoied hour of our history, with distress at our ar away nome, where our loved ones are drinking me dreSs ot woes bitter cup with the fear ol death, CT worse, the dissertation of honor and viltue daily before them-wrtb our brutal enemies about us here, our country invaded and laid waste everywhere the loss of one brave man Is d buckler and shield fallen from the defcnses of our Contedcracy-that Col Murray might at least have been spared us to further our cause with his strong hand and brave heart.
 Be t resolUed That we humbly bow 10 the will of God, knowing that he doeth all things well.
 Resotoed, That by the death of Col. Murray, our regiment has lost good soldier, brave man, q gallant officer, noble, true hearted son of the South
 Resol0ed, That as merit promoted him to the high position he occupied in the army as q com mander, so his urbanity of manners his socabilisy his liberaity and his impartiality, secured for him firm place in the esteem and affection of the off cers and privates under him.
 Resolcf!, That we pretend not to offer consola- tion to his bereaved family. To his mother it would pc bue ashes and dust, for her deep sorrow can find no alleviaton from the sympathy of the world. In the knowledge that her son died in his country's cause, for her freedom as well is his own; with the hnsh of triumph over his enc mics not yet faded from his brow; proud in the consciousness that lie had done his duty; wishing to live only that he might again lead his men to glorious victory--aboye all in the knowledge that though he cannot come to her, she can go to hiLn' may she find hope and consolation.
 Resotrcd, That these resolutions be published in the Little Rock, Arkansas papers
True Democrat., 1862-12-24
CAMP ATKINS, Mss, NoY. g5, 1862.

CAMP ATKINS, Mss, NoY l5, l6G2. EpIroR TRUE DEMOCRAT
 Having seen in your paper Of the 29th of Oct, an imper.oct and very incorrect list of the casu- ,ltos of the 2is5 Arkansas Infantry Regiment, commanded by Col. l. E.. Crlrcns. in the recent battles before Corinth and Davis Bridge submit the following for the satisfaction o those who ma have received incorrect accounts of their friends: Field Officers -Ki)Iei-NIai. Wm. M Dow&Ie Wounsed-Lt-Col w. F.. Mathcny
 Capt M. A. Bogard's company A.-W Wolnded- Capt. RI. A. Bogard, lst It. T. M Carpenter Sergt J. H. Siitord; preates ". P. Fulley,J McCarley, W. c. Brown, C. w. O8ien, Wm. Julinr, T. II. Boeard. Mss:nr-J. A. McGongA
 Capt Jno. NJ. Wasson's company B.-NilCd- -- Seret. Wn. C. Grafton, Jno. Campbell, ". C.. Nicely, Wm. Richarison. Wounded-Capt.J J. M. Wasson. lst u. F. M. Masier, Corp. A. Agnn; privates ;. c. Simpson, J. |. Vance, 5. L. Vance, J. Holcomb, J. D. Waldine. J. F. Hamm. Mis- siaG-J. C. Wasson, J. C. Shirley.
 Capt. A. J. N Meers' company C.-KiIlcl-A. P. Porter. Wogn3ed-Capt. A. ]. Meers, Ssret. J. M. Thompson. Corp II. & Taylor; priyates John sey. Missing-J. II. Paylor, J. CooAscy, Wm. hatris. L. '. King, R. C. Lasiter.
 Capt. C. W. EeIryn@n's company D.--kiilcd--- It. E. A. Russell, Sergt Vim. Ware; private R. Tyson Woundcd-Capt..G G. W. Belryman, G $. Ietcalf, Joun Williams. Missing W. C. Lewis. Capt. ! OIG' lICI"tltl ,5 company h. Y Qunu- ci-ts. u ? 4. Richmond, Sergts. ". C. Me Kendree, Win. L. iiyc~, 2. Y, McWhirter S Edwards, Corp J. \ Ro9ertsi private B. M. V itt Capt. Wm L.. o.oau's compihy E.-Kiliel- Capt. y Sloan, Sergt. Robertson private F. Allen. Nouated-segt- f. Q. t+al, Corp. R E. Robertson; pliyatcs N. 5. Smith. E. J. h;esn- bottom, J. Miller, J '. BIiscoe, J. K. E. Parks. Missing orgt. Steiner, |. I. smith.
 Capt. II. Moore's company G.-WounicI- Sergt T. D. Ingram; priqatos T, N. c. Bird NJ. ". Hill, T. J. Fenil. M5sins-Ffiyates II. 4. Johnson. C. E. Harrison
 Capt. c. C. Nalol'5 company I-Killcl-Pri- vate !. EHing. W)unled-Priyates L. $. Coat, Loy, I. Curtis, NV. Il. Roberts. Missnr-sergt r. Yates, F. Taylor.
 Capt. J. D. II. Hunts company K-Kjllel- Capt J ?. Hunt; private J. N. Black. Wound el-Iat IL. J. J. Martin, Scret. F. C. Recham Corp w. WI. WA alker; rugates G. ". Mtgun Sam'l James, Ser4t. w. Garner
 Killed I6-Wounded l--Missing l8--Total 95
 RcspoctiullT, e-c.,
 WA. 1T. uRAVEES,
 Aajt 2ist Ark. Infantry.
True Democrat., 1862-12-24

e93 The prices of produce in this market de pend altogether on the necessities or folly of the purchaser, and the rapacity of the seller. If the latter happens to fall in crowd of fancy men, speculators, or government employees, he gets any price he asks If he gets among poor people he has to " size their pile" One fellow got s a dozen for his eggs; another S7 for turkey, and so on. Pork sells here for 20 cents; flour $25 meal $l 50. There is, however, no established price for aDything everybody, even to the negroes, getting all they can. Some one or two honest men put fair price upon their produce, bus they never are permitted to get beyond the suburbs with their wagons.
True Democrat., 1862-12-24
Address to the Troops.
HEAD QUARTERS, FIRsr CoRps, ,rnays- Mss ARMr, CAMP NEAR fT. SMITH,
 December 18th, 1862.

SOLDIERS;
 ,n aLa1jtion army outnumbering you. Under a roNs caunonade,, lasting five hours, and against roneatcd and desperate assaults of the encmy's inf,ntry upon your whole line, you held every inch nf nround and repulsed every attack. Better oourace was never shown on any field. Texans, S;ssonrians and Arkansians,--infantry artillery a,d cavalry,--yonhteers and conscripts,-all alike anI'iv a,, Daxiorfned tbeir duty. Your countrymen L 1riI honor you for it. l am proud of you, and thank you :.,sre Of our cause, and the protection of Proyi- Jancc let us ron vigorously prepare for other bat ,Ios and still mare glorious achievements. Our fu- 're must excell oar paet. Besides Prairie Grove, .aany ra other victories must be inscribed on cur nnioIs. Our grey haired fathers our mothers, etsters. wives and chidren expect this of us.- srbey must not be disappointed,
 Remesaber this:--Aiter one battle, the men who ora lirst ready for the next always win it. Look, ,hen. to your arms; your ammunition and aecou tn@,epts: stay in camp: obey orders in all things pv this YOU will deserve and ensure success.
 T. C.. HINpMAN,
 Major General Conmandng. oni.iaI. R. C. NEWTON, Chief of staa
True Democrat., 1862-12-24
s~ Attention is invited to the fine lot of lands alyltised by D. < V. Block, of Hampstead county

EXEMPTION OF SLATE OyERsEERs.-The Wash ,1gton Telegraph, usually correct and well posted i such matters, says:
 i" It does not seem to be understood that the av, of Congress- exempting one white person for every twenty slaves. has no operation in the State of Arkansas So far as we are concerned, it is only matter fer general information, and its provisions have no practical bearing It applies only to those Sxtes having no law requiring white person to rcsid~ ~n plantation with slaves. We have such a law, passed at the fall session of 1861, which is the law which governs here as to exemptions"
 This is all wrong. The Confederate law gov erns in this state asSe!l as others. There is no conflict between the act reeted by cotemporass ry and the Confederate law, the latter only going in support and definition of the former. 4 con trary impression might lead to trouble and it is better for those interested to know that the law of Congress has operation and will be carried into effect in tbis state.
True Democrat., 1862-12-24
For the South-Wcstern Democrat.
The laie Henry ~!tsle.

4 f.r6Tcll salute and friendly tear, arc the onlYytibutcs so'iier las to kequeath Jo q fl!lcn 'eopfadc. o. this the memory of Gen. Little is douby worthy.
 Tine subject of this notice, Henry Little, was born in Baltimore, Md. When but youth, he en- tered the federal aiIny, and ia the war with Mcx- co he WGs twice breycttel fer his gallant conduct N Nhtn our struggle for independence began, He re- signed his commission in the northern army and ospousad the cause Of the South, and hy Gov. J4ksoa, of Missouri, was appointed Adiutaut- c en. of that State. " ijh fathcfly regard fer the country in whose wrongs h;s whole soul was cen tired, Le labared with all his might 10 ttt her civil ians for soldiers; and he, with tic ad ol Gen Price, has made the Missouri troops what they ate. AL the battle of Elk Horn his courage and ability as an officer was marked
 lie is now beyond this life, z in another and q better world." He fell on the battle field of Iuha, on the l9th of Sept. last, shot immediately over the left eye hy minnie bali, while c9nvcYsng with Gen. Price. II Q had just finished d success full charge at the head of his division, which drove the enemy from the field. lie fell lameuted by his whole co@mand. In his death the army of the West has lost of it's best officer, and the South as.nobie and true patriot ever dil battle for his country He expired beside the General he had so often followed with credit to himself, and amidst the troops which lie had mo:dcd into shape and prepared for action, and Wbom he had so often no ply led victoriousy on, and who never altcred when he gave the command, torward.'
 h life, ayerse to pompand ceremony, how fitting his burial! By torch-hght, at midnight, in most solemn manner, the remains of Henry Little were deposited in soldiers grave. The confidence his troops reposed in him when living, and the heart felt sorrow shown by them at his death, is the most fitting comment upon his many manly virtues. He was trUly-a man.
 He was about forty five yelrs1old. As a husband and father, he was kind and alfcctonate as friend warm and steadfast. He leaves young wife and daughter to mourn his loss.
 May God who tempers the wind to the shorn lamb,' guide and protect them
 A FRIEND.
True Democrat., 1862-12-24
F"-f The Mcdowell College Museum

The following letter from the members Of the western sanitary commission 10 Dr. Lngelual., president of the Academy of Science of St. Louis, will explain itself:
 Dr. Geo. Engelmaa, President Academy Of scicn- ces:
 DEAR SIR-In,,order to relieve the oycrcrovd, q condition of the Gretiot street prison, and in order to furnish additional safe ant salubliOus accom-. modatons tc the prisoners, the western sanitary commission were instructedby the provost marsha general to have the museum room, connected with pr. McDowell's college, vacated of it's coatenfs, and at once prepared for the reception Of the in. valid prisoners.
 The order was executed yesterday, under the supervision of James F. eatman president Of the western sanitary commission, and myself by il large number of prisoners, detailed for that Dur. pose.
 On breaking down the wa'ed-up door of the Museum, the interior was found in the greatest disorder. There was not one glass case but which was broken open, and partially despoiled of its contents. Fragments of costly preparations of human anatomy. comparative anatomy; and zoo- loogy, lay scattered about in every direction The collection of minerals and shells was in the clca est confusion, most specimens void of Abels many labels void of specimens, plates, engray;ngs, casts of plaster, etc., mutlated and broken.
 All that found there was carried up into a
  | circumstances would admit. This great room was then locked, and the key deposited with the keep of the D iso2. Although safe there from further Vandalism, this remnant of once respectable collection will be entirely lost unless speedily and properly attended to. s.The.dry rrepai a ions will be prey of insects, and the wet preparations de. terioate from the evaporation of alcohol
 With permission of Major General Curtis, com, manding department of Missouri, the western san tary commission ask the academy of Science of St. Louis to have the collection above referred to- and connected with their museum to be there kept in trust until the right owner CD will claim it.
 The above letter was read at the meeting of the academy on Monday, and, in pursuance of the recommendations contained in it, committee, consisting of Dr. 5. F. Shumare, Dr. C. ". Ste vens and Nathaniel Holmes, esq, was appointed to supeyntend the removal of specimens of the Mcdowell Museum from the Cratic street prison buildings to the rooms of the Academy of Science, on the corner of Myrtle and seventh streets. The transfer was mainly accomplished yesterday, though not completed. The committee hope to finish their labor to-day, and thus partially rescue from destruction once valuable collection of curiosties and specimens of great value to the scientific world.-.N Louis ReDablicdn. 2lst.
True Democrat., 1862-12-24
fcoHMUyTCATED.l
Fragments of a Conversation between
 REr. Phax and TEr. Figeers.

TEr. Pha-z and Nr. Figgers
 MR. FIccEas. don't blame the far.
 mers for charging high prices. The merchants began by advancing their prices or the plea that they could nos replace their goods unless they did so. They absorbed all tAe specie they could on the pretence that it would take specie to buy goods.
 MR PHAx. 1 do, remember the old fa,ina that '' Two wrongs do not make one right. Though your ncghbor is an cxtortoner or thief, it is no reason you should be one. T. A. steals from B., and B., to get even, steals from C., it will run on till the whole alphabet becomes a set of thieves.
 F. That is moral view of the question, but there is another which country people. take aud which has some show of fairness. Says one two years ego brought dozen eggs to town and with them bought yard of calico. Now calico is two doliarsa yard, and as dozen eggs are worth q yaId ot calico, dozen eggs are worth two dollars'
 F. The argument is a specious one, as you will see by examination. Certain circumstanees have enhanced the value of those things we cannot pro- duce. These circumstances are beyond your con- trel eea,ine Salt, iron and other necessities can be obtained only in limited quantities and with -k quence the prices of these articles increase So of calico, which is not necessity But it costs no more to keep hens now than it did two years ago. Now. suppose there was no war and salt, iron, or calico could be obtained at the old prices. Then suppose that drought should utterly destroy the crops 50 that corn would be held at ten dollars q bpshel Let farmer come to buy sack of salt and be told that sack of salt was worthten bushels of corn, therefore sack Of salt was worth one hundred dollars, and do you think he woudadmit the argument as a just one? Suppose the ret should destroy potatoes so they were worth five dollars 3 bushe when the ordinary price is one dol lar When the farmer went in a store to buy cali co, tho price of which was twenty cents yard and the sElop-ceeper should ask him dollar ward he. cause potatoes were scarce, he would fail to see any iairness in such system. These accidents of seasons CT of war, pFoduse buitheus which, if all manfully hear teir part be easily borne, but if one refuses to bear his share and then another, and ano slcg, it last falls witha a crushing weight On on few who are prostrated. ~ so
 F.. Very true. But these exorbitent prices were
True Democrat., 1862-12-24

NorIcE TO SoLDIER's FAMIuns-Al families of soldiers in the Confederate service, living in Big Rock township, who are in gent circumstances and need the aid appropriated by the State for their support will report to the clerk of Pulaski county, O or before the 2d Monday in January 1863. lst. The name of soldier in full. 2d. County from which he entered the service. 3d. Regt in which he has served or is serving. 4th Whether in ser vice, dead, or discharged. 5th Names of familt 9th. Ages of family. 7th Relationship of soldier.
 Dec. 24th, '62. Gazette please copy.l
True Democrat., 1862-12-24
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WHAT IS JUTE?-We give below, letter from very intelligent gentleman of our acquaintance in answer to this enquiry. Having visited or resided in England, and being posted in such matters, he wgtes of what he knows:
 EDITOR TRUE DEMocRAT--Jute is soft hemp; an article hare to find. Of each 100 spndes in flax mill, 50 of them will spin flax; 30 spin flax tow, and 2o are employed on Egyptian flax, jute, Ital- ian hemp, seagrass hemp. and the flax raised mainly for the crop of seed. Of the last named 20 spin dles only one is, ill my opinion, occupied by iute and hardly so much. In other words; ute is only per cent, or one hundredth part of the whole.
 The yarn produced by this 20 per cent of spin dles is made into shoe thread, twine. net-twine fshlines, bagging, sailcloth and other similar coarse, cheap articles. There is now probably three to twelve months supply manufactured on hand and if prices of raw material advance much, the flax spinners may stop this one-ffth of their spin dies for half year or so, and let the cotton spin. ners test their invention One-ffth of fl tx mill ma terial would run but few cotton spindes in each cotton mill, may be by reference to statis. tcs of manufactures. All the cotton machinery,
True Democrat., 1862-12-24

CIRCUMsTANTIAL AND PALPADLE LIE,-War It is said, develops great men. Itbrings out geniis; draws forth latent talent and shows us who has abilities. This war has produced one genius al least. In his line, we will put him against an! living man for transcendant genius. He is head and shoulders above any other man--he stands at an unapproachable height. As liar; downright, circumstantial, cool, unblu5hing and unmitigated liar, commend Us to J. Wesley Greene, of Pitts burg, Pa. In a late number of the Chicago Times, Greene narrates how President Davis sent for him above all other men, and submitted propositions fer Greene to carry to Lincoln. He gives minute particulars of the interview with davis, and tells IS how Davis was frightened, and how among Ather things, the President, who is noted for his piety and correct language, said that Lincoln's proclamation would "play hell with us" Then Greene it appears, went to Lincoln and had inter views with him and his cabinet, where he was de- tected in his lies and contemptuousy dismissed.- BN the invention was so marvellous, the lie was so stupendous, the romance so dazzling, that J. Wesley Greene had to repeat it, with imbellish- ments in the papers. Locke's moon hoax; Poe's stories so minute and crcumstantial, De Foes Robinson Crusoe,-none of these can exceed the detail and close description of words, looks, posi- tions and all the surrounding which Greene give in his narrative. Of course, like all liars, he states some impossibilties, but the whole thing evinccs genius and talent that is hard to excel.
True Democrat., 1862-12-24

NT0TTCE-Was committed t. Saline c9uuty jail, on , . the Tth day of Dec l7G2, folr negro men, EDE E9 WARD. < II. DICK and DANIEL; say thar runaHay' 8 frnm pavd tcp Eeckpart, Ark, and belong to La%s William .l of Memphis Tennessee. Edward is T years old, very blac hoevy built feet inches high, Wall weigh nl5. EAal is 22 yoirs old dark copper coor l, inches hgl will weigh TO pounds. So F yc.ls old, black. will weigh D pounds Dick is lark null Vta $ years old is sparenaie will weigh l4o l45 lbs al; rlirr when captured: three of them riding ana one uule: negroes well clothed and sh1i the horsas have in my care The of them and the negroes win pele come forward rroya his property, pay charges and get them or they will b. dealt with as the law directs
 THOMAS PACK, Sheriff
 Benton. Ark. Dec 1e. 1sj2 Of saline county, Ark. Dlc ~ Cost nf n9v s! DOT we,lE
True Democrat., 1862-12-24

D 5000 yds LOWELLs to make sheets for Hospitals A liberal price will be paid for making the same at Purveyor's office.
 Dec 24d, 1862.
True Democrat., 1862-12-24

Mrs. Margaret Skeore or Shore sends us fvedollars in post office stamps for the True De
 ocrat, but fails to give any clue as to her post office. There is not single mark on the letter that indicates the state, county or post office from which it was mailed
True Democrat., 1862-12-24

CT3- Capt Wright, of our county, has our thanks
 for late papers from across the Mississippi.