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Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-04-10
VIM. R. McKEAN


BURNIEG!-There Is a certain good sense about destroying articles which may fall into the hands of the enemy, which should always be observed. Every thing perishable, which would facilitate their military operations, afford them subsis- tence furnish them money, or in any way in crease their strength, should be destroyed rath- CT than allowed to fall into their hands.
 But houses, mills, villages, railroads, bridges and all permanent works of utility in times of peace, should not be wantonly sacrificed. In the case of railroads and bridges indeed, it is sometimes necessary to destroy them, where 1t Is desirable to throw some immediate impedi, ment in the way ofthe enemy. Never otherwise. Where no obstruction to the movements of the enemy can result, to destroy them is only i'm poverishing ourselves. For we must not lose sight of the determination to regain it all for our own use. We will have expenses enough on hand then, without any unnecessary re- build ing. Gen. Johnstons destruction of the mag. nifcient suspension bridge at Nashville for inA stance is as yet inexplicable. He did 1t after advising the citizens to surrender, and allow the enemy to enter unmolested from any quar- ter or by any method. It did not hurt the ene> my particle, and ruined the corporation. To destroy cities and towns is worse All that sort of foolishness comes of our having read about the burning of Moscow, which so few of us take the trouble to understand. Napo- Icons army was obliged to quarter in Moscow or perish in that rigorous cline. It was an is- olated city, separated by hundreds of miles of forest and desert from any other. Camping was impossible. Napoleon was compelled to retreat or succumb to the irresistible laws of nature which would have frozen his army to death For us here to ruin our own country fighting on the Russian plan, IS absurd. The enemy get along as well without our towns as with them.
 But on the other hand whatever is proper to be burnt should be. An inexorabe public opinion, should, in the absence of law, enforce it. Not by violence. That never does any good. If planter for instance, for love of money, should prefer keeping his cotton until
 1t fall into the hands of the enemy, do not mob il or bnrn it for him. That would have worse nor. al effect than any injury we could sustain by the enemy's getting 1t. But it is perfectly legti- mate to make such man the object of scorn and contem pt--to visit litn with that whitening odium which would repel from him all social intercourse, and 10 make him feel that the stig ma of popular disgrace rested on him aud his, tsr generations.
 It is q shame that $l00, ,000 worth of cotton fell i1to the hands of the enemy at Ma ,hvIlle. Spec ulators at Memphis are now concealing cotton and sugar to sell at advanced rates to the ene- my in case of their occupation of that city Thelaws should prevent this-not mobs. Legis- lation Is quite effective for the purpose.
 Since writing the above we have seen, that the law pending before Congress upon this sub feet has passed both houses. It will be found in another column.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-04-10
ULTIMATHULE, ARK, March 3lst, 1862.

MR. h. D. I ERhES-
 Dear Sir: We have arrested in this neighbor- hood suspicious character, calling himself pr. Dotson A. Powell. The said Powell is from all appearances and from what we can learn very bad man.
 A report has followed him from Missouri that he had been in the State prison, and that he had learn ed the tailors trade while imprisoned, and further that he left his wife and children in that State, and that his right name is Douglass. And it is also reported here that he has a wife in Prairie county in this State.
 Powell is now lodged in the jail of this county and any information relative to the said pr. Powell or Douglass, will be most thankfully received by the undersigned l am well assm ed in my own mind that he is.a grand rascal, and that he should not be permitted during these times to run at large He is about five feet nine inches and half high, black hair, black eyes, bad teeth, and weighs abou, l35 or 40 pounds, looks to be about 35 years o age Your ob't serv't,
 VIM R. MCKEAN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-04-10
Remaoay Negroes.
S1OO REWARD.

DANAWAY from the subscriber, boysA h EhLICK (Alex.) The said boy is 3o R years old, weighs about 40 pounds, copper .xA. coor little freckle about feet 12 inches high, has small scar on his forehead, nearly betweeR his eyes, has bald spot on the top of his head.
 The boy Ellick has been ferryman at the mouth of Mill Creek for several years. He speaks flu ently the Choctaw language, and is very plausible.
 am satisfied he is assisted in making his way to Kansas. will pay the above reward for his delivery to me at Ciarksvie, Texas. l will also pay all reasonable travelling expenses.
 March 27, lS62. 3m w. H. BOYCE.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-04-10

WHAT RUINED NAsHvILLE.-The Lynchburg Republican says.
 "SpecuIation has ruined Nashville and caus ed its fall. It's people, with few exceptions, have been hunting money instead of preparing for defence. So 1t is all over the country Ablebodied men are rushing to and fro, from east to west, speculatng in the very life-blood of the people, at the moment the battering ram of an accursed enemy are playing upon the walls of our libertys citadel. What but disas- ter can such people expect, or what better do they deserve?
 ''The panic in Nashville on Sunday was, per haps never equaled since thei iaffair at Bull Run.n
 Words were never before more itly written In commenting upon them the Macon Messen' ger truly remarks:-
 'The spectators and blood-suckers-the sappers and miners, of our cause, truly remarks the Macon Messenger. are not confined to Nash vile. Can any one tell us how soldiers can support their families with eleven dollars per mSnth, and bacon 40 cents per pound, flour $6 pes hundred and groceries and dry goods in proportion?"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-04-10

but we fear our garrison there has fallen into the hands of the federals, including 2,000 negroes en- gaged on the Notifications at that point /
 LATER.--Intelligence from Island l0 says, cap tured yesterday morning, also our floating batteres on the slandstores, grns etc., all our transports everything inducing the Simonds and others were burnt to the waters edge--our men took to the woods and swamps, including the negroes at work o, our fortiications
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-04-10
TOT me 1rne Democrat T Q A R M s.

BY D. v BOONE. To arms. Arkansains, to arms Arouse ye too late, For sword in hand your patriot band Must now decide our fate, Lo, while ye slept foes have swept The frrit of years of to And, gath ring fast, their hosts at last Are marching soil. lto, ye who love your country IIo rich and poor alike, Fling jealous pride and self asde And for your honor strike! Io ye whose tears, and doubling sneers Too well foretoId disgrace, Yonr ills forecast, have come at last Now meet them face to face. Already has the torch been lit Shall desolate your home, While in distress and shelterless, Its hunted exiles roam; And hreling host, to honor lost, Who fight for lust and gain, Their path shall mark with corses stark Of wives and children slain. And is their Music in their tread That ye stand idly now? While wars red hand lays waste the land Will ye like cravens bow? Or wear the yoke without stroke Against this naughty horde, Whose oaths are pledged, whose blades are edged To rule ye with the sword? No no fling back the slanderous threat, From lying lips it came, As on their track our fierce attack Shall witness to their shame Cur hearts stout, swords are ont, Nor sheathed again shall be, Till tyrants feel that brand and steel Can never crush the free Their host swept down like northern gales Re ours the hurricane, Whose su lden wrath, in wreck and scath Shall howl them back again; For vengeance, mighty yet, tho late Shall bear cur banner staff As on we press to earn success, Or glorious epaph. D1rda9elIe, March To- 1862. An unfortunate medico of Lee GGanpe. Gao ia, named Robert, promulgated the theory tn; ye coffee was injurious. Medical and scientif nen all over the Confedersey are pitching int is theory and exposing Kits absurdity.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-04-10
COM M I T TED

FENO jail in Benton, Saline county Arkansas on the
 II 20th day of January, 1862, man who Iy his is SIMON about Il years old 5L feet high |E very black He had when taken up pair of heavy -3 brogn shoes kersy pants and coat we worm old black tucked mp the sides would weigh abon s75 lb and says he belongs William Powell of Wetunpka Alabama.
 The is hereby notified 10 forward prove pery and charges or he will be dealt with according to law. THOS. PACK. Sheriff.
 Feb. 2O 1862. 12m. Cost of adv Sj2 or Sl Der week
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-04-10
SHrRIrr's OFFIcE. April 9th. 1869.

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Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-04-10
SIPS REWARD.

DANAWAY from the subscriber, A-4r A five negro men of the following VssSs description: The leader of the gang is NIX low, rather heavy set boy, copper colon NsA- ed, and about 35 years of age. He is & very polite when spoken to and the ras- N A cal shows in his face. Another one of Z the boys is dark mulatto, slow spoken and is about D years of age. The other three are black -one of them Is very large negro with heavy beard, coarse voice and sleepy look. Another one has high cheek bones, is quick and rather impudent The other one isa tail slim boy with pleasant face, and one of his front teeth is out. The law aloHs a man fifteen collars apiece for catching runaway negroes, and hereby offer an additional reward of fifty dollars for them if cought out of Jefferson county. brought the negroes from Rutherford county, Tennessee, to my place in Jan. uary last.
 Address EUGENE HENDERSON,
 Fllt Bayou, P. O., Jefferson Co.,, Ark.
 March r.! 1862 2m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-04-10
co M M I T T E D

fENn jail, in Benton, Saline county Arkansas thes
 H lst day of February, 1892 negro who says 70 his s BOB; about Z5 old, feet 0 inchtsrA high weighs about 175 lbs very black He had M of brogan shoes also light bue james coat in the style of
 soldiers uniform, having of round brass buttons be- low crowned whsh fur bat, and says he belongs Munroe Philips. of Holmsvlle Pike county Mississippi
 The is hereby notified forward prove pety and charges he will be dealt with according law. TliOS. PACK, Sheriff.
 Feb. 20 1882 l2m Cost of adv $52 or Sl per week.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-04-10
NC TIC F .

COMMITTED to the Ar Penitentiary by the ex S taller of Jackson county, certain Negro Man, WY calling himself LOUIS, about feet inches high oi
 black color light bud about 25 years old, III known. The said negro will be sold at the expiration of two if not called for by the owner X. J. WARD,
 Ec 5 lS6l 2lm Keeper of Penite At,ar3
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-04-10
N NOTICE .

COMMITTED to the Penitentiary the 12th A-s- S day of November, 1861, certain negro HAa39 Man. calling his name BI IL, about feet in-V FsgS ches in height of black color, about 2S years G \ old He says he belongs to some man living NEeAA near Memphis, Tenn. H ~S
 The owner is requested te come forward, com V S& ply with the law and take him away, or he will AAy be sold at the expiration of two years to pay K
 the charges. A. J. WARD,
 Dec. B. lS61 2{In. Keeper Of Fepitenti0ry.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-04-10

A. F. KENDALL, Sherlf, cr-ofico collector of Jeferson county, Arhansas Arrl Coto advs O
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-04-10
N OTI c E

IN T NETAS committed to the Arkansas Penitentiary, " the sheriff of Pulaski county, the lst ofES November 1S6 certain Negro Man, callin his namePN John. Said negro is about i5 years old, Ia black M coor nine inches in height has pop eyes and n pediment in his speech He the property Stephen Barefeld who resides vcksburg Miss and taken away at the expiration of years will be sold by the State.
 A. J. WARD, Dec. 3, lS61 24m. Keeper cf Penitentidry.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-04-10
RunayaY .Maues in Me Pemtcntlary..
N o T I c E .

NOTIC C E.
 kt0MMITTED to the Arkansas Pententiary by tho sx. Ssherif Jefferson county, the 2t day of Dec N9 1861, a Negro Man calling his name JOHN G0RD0N.@E about 55 years Old feet inches high, of -IE black color thick lips lower lip turned little round to the left of his caused Che say by having his jaw broke Says he is free A. J. WARD. Jan. Is, 1Si2. 24m Keeper ot itnientidry.
 N o E.
 OMMITTED to the Arkansas Penitentiary the h day V of December, 1S61, certain Negro Man calling bis name JOHN COWANS Said negro man is very light mu- nearly white, freckeed face feet nine inches high 50 years old has letters J. pricked in India ink his left Says he is free man.
 A. ]. WARD Jan. Is. 1882 24m. Keeper of Penientidry.
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Notice.
Notice.

A u PERSONS indebted to the firm or CRIBBS h IA VAUGHAN hereby requested to come for ward and settle up either by note or cash.
 CRIBBS & VAUGHAN. Little Rock, March 24 1862. At
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-04-10
Sale of Non residents Lands for Taxes.

HE of Jefferson d and unpaid
The New York herald., 1862-08-08

EyO0PANY H.
~ HAILECK GUARD, COLONEL PEISNER.
Recruits wanted ior Company II, Immediately N0n-cou
assisned officers and must aps wanted At once Pay and
xattons commence enrolment. One months advance
lAy ninety dollars bounty before leaving the state seventy
IVA dollars bounty the end Of enlistment Il the
q he onosrs make this compsny one Of the bes. in
20 service. Now Ia the chance 10 join bef0yv you
dlAfted. All the onceys are experienced soldier9
Recruiting odlce ct tho City Hall Park.
Captain HOMER JOSLYN.
Recruiting o6icer.
The New York herald., 1862-08-08

01 E0 FOR THIS SUM I WILL SECURE ANY
VlOVs man, liable 10 being drafted. substitute. will
give ags :scsrssZ fos the %cpSe@nonsh mo 70 ssusy any
The New York herald., 1862-08-08

urAxPAYERs OF wEsTcHEsTER couNry.-NoTICE
is given that have received tie copy 81 the orcal
turn OF inc 1861 OF the towns OF Morrsaaa, West
Farms Easchcs,er westchcs,er Pelham and Nsmaronec
ncudng all villages The Lots Advertised aud will be
sold September 81 la Owners may call Al the tax ofee,
corner " Grand and Elizabeth streets on Monday August
:" 3OIIN r. YQRKH, Vssera Collector.
The New York herald., 1862-08-08

APfY sUPPLIEs.-OFgICE OF ARMY CLOTHING
N snd Equpagc. Me- No :. July ID 1872
Sealed proposals viii received this oAace unti IL
O'Clock M Friday tis osh Of Au next cry
~ eoatrnc al the depot OF Army Clothing AMI
this olIy.
4 00a Uniform '-1ts
lbJU0 pairs HoatseS.
liO,0Dl pairs StUcklngs,
.-.1i> Hay ersacss
kpechlasi0ns OF which can be uppss<A
H. st this onice or the Uniform bats and
third the quantity contracted for be delivered
within twenty days, one-thrd within forty days
remainder within SIXTY aAvs from the date Of acceptance OF
the proposals Othe B0oees and Stock ngs
be delivered withn thirty days, onehrd wthin sixty days.
and the remainder within ninety days of acceptance Of bids
AL articles will be subject inspection by
appointed on the pArtv0f the United 6tstes
Proposals mast be guaranty
ting forth that the oontr is AWARDED 10 the party
toned therein he Will At 10 execute the
and give bonds for the faithful Of the
The United States reserves the right 70 reject al bids
deemed unreasonable. TT
Proposals will be endorsed "Proposah for furnishing
Army Supplies for 6sh Augusk" and addressed .
Lieut.. Gel. p. II. vINTON,
Deputy QuaytermAser General,
Unltod States Army.
The New York herald., 1862-08-08

RMY SUPPLIES wr 1
IA OrncE or ARxy CL0THIxo AND EeuIPAGs,l
. :. NKw YoRK, August z. 1864 !
Sealed proposals win be received at this oce until II
O'Clock M Thursday the 14th instant for delivering by
CONTRACT at the depot Of Army Clothing Ind Equpage In
100000 Flannel Shirts. 4
2O0,000 Knit Shirts t.f, t- ss
100000 Canton Flannel DraweH
100000 Knit Drawers.
200 Infantry Bugle Cords. .4
100 pairs Hospital Stewards Chevrons.
100000 Great Coat Straps '~
so Recruiting Flags. y. sr .s IS
10000 yards u inch blue Worsted Lace.
Samples OF which can be application to this oc
or the Shirts and Drawers to be delivered within
ten days. onehird within twenty days. and the remainder
within thirty from the date Of the acceptance of
bids All other article delivered within twenty days
and TO be subject to inspection by inspectors appoint
cd by authority OF the United States.
Proposals be accompanied proper guarantee
ting forth II the contract is awarded party named
therein he will at execute the and gve bonds
the faithful performance of the contract.
Tho United States the right TO reject all bids
deemed unreasonable.
Bids should be endorsed Proposals for furnishing Shirts
Drawers, de-" and addressed 70
Lieutenant Colonel D. II. vINTON,
Dy Quartermassr General. United States Army
The New York herald., 1862-08-08

CBND NEWSPAPERS TO THE BRAVE VOLUNTEERS
- In Moras Patent Self sealing Newspaper Wrappsrs,
&Ree paskage For sale By WALTER LOWE, et6sionor
- osoAdWsS. aeAr Twslftk street. :
The New York herald., 1862-08-08

RAY SUPPLIES.
"A Orrcx or ARmY CLorHINo AHp EoufpAcx1
NKw Y0RK. July 81 1852.
Sealed proposals. will be this twelve
O'Clock NJ on Friday the 9Th of August for delivering by
contract e the depot sf Army Clotng N this city
100 Drums, infantry.
6O0 Drumheads batter.
100 Bugles.
16O00 Cavalry Hat Cords and Tasseis
500o0 Brass Bagics for hats
Samples Of which DO application 81 this ooe;
onshird the quantity 70 be delivered within ten day.
third within twenty days. and the remainder within thirty
from the date Of the acceptance OF the bids and all
be sqbect 70 inspection by sworn inspectors appointed by
Proposa must be accompanied By proper guaranty set
ting forth that II the contract awarded 10 the named
therein he will q execute the and give bonds
the faithful performance Of the same
Tho United States the right 70 Fotect all bids
deemed unreasonable.
Proposals should te endorsed oposAls Furnishing
n Isus Col D. H. vrNToN,
Deputy QuArtermAs4er General u. 8. Army.
The New York herald., 1862-08-08

A Rnr SUPPLIES. s#.
IA OFTI0E OF AMY CLo1HINc AND Eau1rAcsl
NEW HoRx, August Z, l062
Sealed proposals. viii be this oce until twelve
O'Clock n Monday, August delivering BY contract
at the Depot OF Army Clothing and Equipage ID this city
100000 Forage Caps, OF pure indigo we0l dyed CLOTH
100000 FORAGE Gap Covers, 1t'fl N u i
samples of which be application ct this oce
half be delivered whin days, and the remainder
within twenty from the date Of the acceptance OF the IDS
by authority Of the United States
Bids must be accompanied by proper guaranty setting
forth that contract 10 awarded TO the party named
hesein he win At execute the and give bonds
the faithful Performance OF the contract a l.r
The United States the right 70 reject AL bids
deemed unreasonable
Proposals. should be endorsed Proposals for Furnishing
Forage Caps and COvcrnn - and addressed to
s8 80. Lieutenant Colonel d. n. vINTON
Deputy Quarternaster General United States Army.
The New York herald., 1862-08-08
HEADQUARTERS, FIFTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT
ISL l60 East Houston street Lincoln Hall.
GOIIONEI ELIAS pEISaNAsR

The Colonel intends 10 mase this regiment ready
Cor service aud of the best respect @ r Y
scrs only will be acquainted with the tles
whoss character Ia known. The country needs nst
brave aud needs them now The country is IN cri
cal condition. apd needs every soldier Come forward them
at once, OF all classes and calings.
sis bounty before the regiment leaves New York. is
guaranteed TO every man.
Men Of New York, come forward All tho assistance and
counties granted by the United States
che State county aud city authorities will be fully
our and officers.
Second Regimenta Headquarters l69 East Hous
ELIAS PEfssNER Colonel Commanding
The New York herald., 1862-08-08
ORDINANCE OFFICE.


ORDINANCE OFFICE. wn
PROPOSALS viii be received by this department until
r NJ the 9th Of August 1852 for the delivery the fol-
lowing arsenals OF Infantry accourements hereinafter
II TIE wATERrowS ARSENAL. WATERFOWL,
2soQ sets infantry accoutrements, cslibre.
Al TiiE vATERvLlEr ARSENAL. WEST TROY. n T. Z.
1909 sets infantry accou.remens. csiiore .es
AT fME NEW YORK ARSENAL, GOVERNORS ISLAND,
5000 sets infantry aocou'rsmenis calibre.
AT THE ALLEGHANY ARSENAL PITTsBURG, PA.
sSo1 sets infantry accours.meni'' caliare are......sg
AT The FRANKFoRD ARSENAL. BRrDEsBURG. ia.
?soo sets infantry aecourements. csibre ty
h'xT AT THE ST. LOUIS ARSENAL ST. LOUIS No. %
1000 sets infantry accou'remenis caibre e........ss
Sssc accou,remena are to BE- made in stric CONFORMITY
amneda At any Arsenals and
cct inspection at the srsenas where delivered before be-
Ing received for the governennons tobe accepted paid
Of grained leather, ali the best oak
tanned. The shoulder belt VIII be included In the set
Deliveries must De made n Sts q not ess than Loo sets
than 20O per week all contracts for over 10000
the date Of the contract Failure 70 deliver
specified time will subject the contractor forfeiture Of
be delivered a, that time The accouiromens
charged at cost, to be determined by the inspector.
Bidders win state, explicitly, the time, amount and place
Each party obtaining win be required TO
bonds proper surctes for It's faithful fuhlmen
The Department reserves 70 itself the right 10 reject any
Proposals will be addressed TO Gen j. w. Ripley Chief
of Ordnance, Washington, ID. o. and VIII be endorsed
"fsss'sA's i0' 'n''""' A''0'''ss JAMES W. RIPLEY,
Brigader General. Chief or Ordnance.
The New York herald., 1862-08-08
IN NAVY AcsSr's oyISH,l

IN NAVY AGENTS oyj6R,(
new YORK. August 2 1862
Seeed proposals. will be received at this once until
SatrS,y The Sh dsy q ArsCst At y O'clock for supply
United ststea ct the Navy Yard at Brooklyn.
conform psar possible in quality To- the standard
Tie Navy Ysrd hs barrels as Be according q The navy
sssndsra -. -. ). .,.,n,n.n,., !, -r,,,.n .n..,.
signed by one or more responsible Pefsons 70 the effect
that he they undertake that the bidder bidders will
his or their bA accepted, into obligation
Immediately with good and sufficient sueties furnish
By me eeacate Of the United States Drct judge, Dis
Attorney Collector Navy AGENT that the guarantors
able good their guaranty No proposal be
considered unless accompanied by such guaranty Fall par
ing 01eer ut the Navy Yard
NE above Beef il purchased account Of defaultng
contractors and must be furnished without delay.
l. HENDERSON, Navy Agent.
The New York herald., 1862-08-08


A TIL SENATORIAL DISTRICT REGIMENT, COLONEL.
* Peter McDermott Commanding Robert J. wynne, Re-
crung Officer has opened once at lis Walker street,
for the purpose OF raising support glorious
Union; e appeals 70 his brave countrymen TO noby
forward aud sustain him in his patriotic feeling This ocer
the service for and through tho
Mexcan also in the Army oi the Potomac.
more good required who win be guaranteed receive
nil the bounties allowed by the United States and State.
Come quickly and 10 not walt 70 be drafted.
ROBERT J. WYNNE, Recruiting Officer.
OTu REGIMENT, NEW YORK STATE MILITIA
lsJ (Cightvthird yountdtrs)A few gosdrnen wanted
hll up he q this well known regiment Apply at the
Arnory corner Thirteenth street and University place.
Lieut.. A. b. STILES Recruiting Officer.
oOTH REaIMBNTNE NEW YORK STATE VOLUNTEERS,
90 second Scott Life Guard Colonel j. H. Hobart Ward.
Fiji up Of the veteran Thirtyeighth This regi
ment the oldest Ia the service, and which has dis
unguished itself in the battles OF Bull run Williamsburg,
Fair Oaks and Malvern Hi and which has only nine
mouths of service to perform wants recruits 70 M up M
ranks $50 paid In cash musered S29 additional
before the recruit leaves the State S3 one months ad
pay, joining regiment besides S5 when honor
ably discharged. Families provided with relief and recruits
subsisted and uniformed signing the rolls Apply TO
Lieutenant f. MILLER 800 Broome Street, opposite CENTRE
market