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Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06

RUNoRs-It is reported here that Stand Waite has rot even with the feds. Some weeks since they cut off his train, took Col. Clarkson prisoner and did considerable damage. It Is reported here, this week, that he followed them up, cut them to pieces and retook wagons etc.
 ss We are inclined to believe that the report oi the capture of Lexington by Morgan, is true. It was his former home, where he had fine property and from whence he was driven on account of his spatriotism. In the hurry of leav~ ing, he left great many matters unattended to and was anxious to return and have full set dement's.
 The mortar fleet has left the Mississippi river. It is said that the gun boat fleet has gone also. At all events, the feds have concluded to let Vicksburg alone for while.
 The report that Stonewall Jackson is in Mary land is strengthened by the fact that he was repor ted as killed, and the Richmond papers did not discredit the report Shortly after the battles near Richmond, he was heard of at Staunton, in the Valley and his march into Maryland is thus proba be.
 This {" little rebellion " seems to be growing and Seward will have to ask for another ninety davs' renewal of his draft.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06

A BRILLIANT AFFAIR.-On the morning of the 3d of August, at Hughes ferry on the l. L'Anguille, Col. Parsons. with his Texas regiment, made an attack on detachment of several hundred men Of the 1st Wisconsin cavalry, constituting the rear of Curtis army. A part of the regiment under Ut Col. Burleson, went to the rear of the enemy, and forty five of the Spy company, under It. James got between the enemy and the river At sunrise Parsons attacked the enemy in front, who fought bravely for a while, but upon being charged by Bureson in their rear, fed or threw down theil arms.
 The fruits of the victory are three six mule wa gon loads of ammunition, one of arms, two ambu lances and one commissary wagon; sixty federal soldiers, I50 negroes and 300 horses and mules the negroes and mules being stolen. Being within six miles of large force of the enemy, Col Parsons had to burn l5 wagons and the camp equip age of the enemy. We get these particulars as we go to press and have not time to write more except to say that it was splendid piece of dash and is highly creditable to the Texans. Our loss is two killed and seven wounded. That of the enemy is very heavy, as the dead were strwen over the fed and Maicr Eggleston, in command of the federal force, with other officers, were Killed Many of the negroes were armed and fought des- perately, and some refused to surrender.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06

I tCoL. JAMES F. FAcAN.-This gentleman has designed the colonelcy of the first regiment of Ar kansas volunteers, in consequence of the ill health of his family, and returned home. He arrived in our city few.days since, looking in fine health after fifteen months of glorious, but severe labor in the field. He brings encouraging news from our troops east of the Mississippi river He says they are in fine health and spirits, and confidently expect to whip the Yankees whenever they can come up with them
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06

SUBJUGATIoN OF DETERMINATION It is pretty certain that the federals have determined to destroy every town and city in the South, and devastate every farm and plantation from whence they may be driven. The wretches who now occupy the office of the Delta, at New Orleans. boldly assert. that if compelled to evacuate it, they will utterly destroy and lay it waste, making it a home for frogs, snakes and alligators.- When the federals were surprised at Murfrees- boro, before surrendering they turned their guns upon the town and set it on fire with shells. At Nashville, apprehending an attack, they planted batteries so as to destroy the city. Their gene rals swear that they viii su0jugate the country or leave it @ wilderness.
 Over twenty persons have been shot, at or near, Memphis, as guerillas. The federal com manders, with scarcely an exception, issue orders declaring that all patriots and partisans caught with arms in their hands and not in uni form, will be instantly executed. When we remember that the most of our troops are in citizens dress and the Contederacy has not the means to give them an uniform, this order will apply to all soldiers or detachments captured singy or in squads, away from the main army. This will beget retaliation, and the war will become, like all civil wars, one of ferocity and extermination. The patriots of Kentucky have, at last, carried the war on Yankee soil, and we hope this is but commencement of the trans- fer of the theatre of war to the enemys soil. Then we may commend their poisoned cbalice to their own lips.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06
TRANs-M MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT,
Aug. 6 4w

OFFICE OF PRovosr MARSHAL GENERAL,
 {ihLe Rock, July 29th, l6G2S Special Order Mo- 46
 WHEREAS, It has been brought to the notice of the Provost Marshal General, that many exemp- tons have been obtained by false representations and false swearing as well as by fraudulent sup pression of the truth the several County and Par ish Provost Marshals of this district, are hereby directed, whenever information they deem eliable shall be afforded them of any exemption having been fraudulently obtained by the above means, to cause examination to be had thereof, and trans init transcript of their proceedings and the evi dence taken by them, to this cfice in order that justice may be rendered in the premises
 B. F. DANLEY, Colonel Aug.G 3w and Provost Marshal Genl.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06
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DEATH OF R. W. JOHNSON, JR.-We learn from the True Democrat that R. w. Johnson, son of our Senator, died at Little Rock on the 22d inst. Young Robert was a volunteer in the expedition against Fort Smith, and was anxious to become soldier of the Confedera- cy. but was dssuaded by his friends on account of his extreme youth The imperial summons came before he could ofer his life to the South.
 It has only been few months since Dr. Jordan, the brother-in-law of Col. Johnson, was called to the grave. ln the short interval his brother James Johnson was snatched away by violent and untimely death. Now he mourns a son, swept away in the bloom of youth.
 These severe domestic affiictions of the hons orable Senator will meet the hearty sympathy of the great mass of our citizens, to whom he is endeared by many public services through . long series of years. Perhaps no man in Ar kansas is more identified with her progress, or better acquainted with her rue interests. His long acquaintance with the leading men of the South, and his intimacy with public affairs, have given him an influence possessed by few. It is to be hoped that in the continued discharge of patriotic duties and iu the service Of the State and Contederacy, he may find in the de- cline of life some relief from sorrows which no human means can efectually dissuage JIaSh- iRgton 1deyr0pA.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06

plenty and the members are feted, treated, wined, dined and invited to parties, they are content to stay. When the elections are over, about the middle of December, they begin to grow homesck and from Christmas till the close of the session, 1t is often a difficult matter to keep quorum here. They then say !" II there was any prospect of an early adjournment l would stay, but my affairs require my presence at my home, and must go.' That Is the plea then. But at last day for final adjournment is agreed upon. Usually this 5 fixed for Monday. During the preceding week the mem bers begin to go home Each man who has managed to get his |" little bill" through, or who has carried his pet measure, concludes that all necessary legislation has been done. The know ing ones, when they wish to get rid of such 3 man agree among themselves to take up his pet measure, pass it, and so get rid of him. There 1 is no excuse for desertion at that time. Twen- i ty,four or torty-eight hours can make but little difference in the time of their arrival at home, and i'll that time by staying when they should stay they might prevent more mischief or do more good than during all the previous weeks of the session.
 The remedy for this evil is fyr each voter to require pledge from each candidate to the General Assembly, that he will remain at his post until the hammer of the presiding officer falls, and the legislature is declared adjourned. Vote for no man who will not promise his con stituents to stay until his work 1S accomplished. It would be far better if these absentees would absent themselves during the first part of the session, so they would remain at its close.
 We have not space or time to enumerate other ills that flow from this disgracetul and ruinous practice. The executive has a mass of important bills submitted for his approval witl- out time to make the necessary examinations. If he chooses to pocket one or to veto it, there are not enough left to override his action or pass the bill over his veto. The clerks and of, fcerS are crowded with business, and in the hurry and confusion mistakes are unavoidable.
 We call the attention of the press of this State tothis matter. and assure them that there Is no greater evil, and one which needs correction more than the one we have alluded to.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06

OUR 1HANKs.-Capt. J. Field, quartermaster of Col. Sweets (Texas) regiment, just returned from Richmond, has placed us under thousand obliga- tons for full file of the Richmond papers during and after the great battle. We will endeavor in our next to give readers such particulars of the battle as can gather.
 Capt. Field was at Richmond during the whole of the battle, and describes it as most brilliant affair. He also witnessed, while at Natchez, the descent of the federal fleet down the Mississippi river. He says the Yankees have abandoned the attack upon Vicksburg, and are leaving the river We know the fleet aboce Vicksburg has done the slme Thus the daring project of taking the Mis- sissippi river is failure.
 Our thanks are also due for a late St. Louis pa per, received through the mail, with the name O John Walker written uponit it.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06
Ceraral Order No. A.

OFFICE, PRovosr MARSHAL GENERAL. :
 Little Rock, July g, lS62l l. Considering that the spirit of extortion and speculation has been sufficiently checked and that the honesty, patriotism and good sense of the peo- ple will be likely hereafter to correct abuses as they arise Mai. Gen. Hindman has directed that all orders and regulations fixing prices upon articles Of subsistence and forage, De reeoked from this date; which is accordingly hereby done.
 II. In case of manifest extortion, should any such occur the severest penalties will be inflicted upon offenders.
 B. F. DANLEY, Col. and
 Provost Marshal Gen'l.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06
TO the Ladies.

orr,cr aIrn,c.L DIRECTOR, TRANS Miss. DIsr.,(
 Little Rock, July 3Oth, 1862
 To promote the recovery of sick soldiers in Hos, n;taIs they must have better and more cleanly bed elothno than the hankets used by them in camp. With this view, the undersigned earnestly soicits
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06
LITTLE ROCK, ::: AUG 6, 1862

rgy- Mir. J. A. Read will leave for the Conied- crate army, east of the Mississippi. on the 10th oi August Letters left at Jacob Hawkins store, with 50 cents for carrying each letter, will be talk en by MT. R., and delivered to the regiment to which they are directed
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06

4 serious riot occurred at Tole 10, Ohio, bC- tween the whites and negroes. At Chicago, day or two after q cab driver attempted to eject "a remman of color from his cab. This led to an affray which became a riot. Several lives were lost at both places. On the 18th and 10th oi Juy the Irish and negroes fought desperately at Cincinnati At noon, on the l6th, the fight was progressing, fire arms were freely used, and the police were unable to arrest 1t.
 So far as we can ascertain from our limited exchanges the corn crop in the Confederacy is large enough to supply the wants for a year or more. In some States, Florida for instance, it is generally good. I2 others, parts of the State have suffered from drought and the crop has been materially shortented. In Texas, one half will have a superabundance and the other half will make but scanty supply. In Arkan sas, there are one or two belts of country where the drought has nearly ruined the upland corn. The counties on the Indian and Texas borders, and parts of other counties in other portions of the State, will have short crops of corn, while other counties will have large yield. We know of planters who expect to raise hundred thousand bushels, and there are some cotton plantations, this year planted in corn, in which the crop on the place will exceed this. Plant ing corn in the bottoms and on the lands usually devoted to cotton has saved some parts of the country from famine.
 The mass of the people of Europe, and even a majority of their journalists, have no idea of the immense extent of territory over which the war for independence is now being waged.- We read one day of series of battles in Virginia, and the next day of a skirmish in New ! Mexico, over two thousand miles distant. The | telegraph tells us that the Conederates have taken a town in Indiana and that the tederals are making another attack upon Galveston, points eight Or nine hundred miles apart.
 The New Yorl 7th regiment has been ordered to Washington to defend that city. This is the fancy regiment of New York city, composed of the "nobs," sons of wealthy men and young aristocrats. They are got up, regardless of ex- pense, and are regular holiday or show body of men. It is to be hoped they will be brought into battle. Most of the soldiers from the North heretofore raised have been the scum and off scournes of their jails and prisons and the sur plns laborers who camored for work and bread Killing these, was conferring positive benefit on tie North, and they chuckled over the idea of being rid of dangerous element in their society. But, if we could cut up this fancy re- gimcnt we could bring waling and mourning among the cod>fsh aristocracy of Gotham Their supply of adventurers, foreigners, jail birds and desperadoes, is well nigh exhausted The troops yet to De raised by them, will now be the yeomanry, farmers and sons of substan- tial men. When we shali kill one of -then, ii will count.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06

brigade commander disapprove the recommen> dation of the Board, he will endorse his opinion thereon, and forward the same to these Head- quarters.
 By order of Maj j-Gen'l HlNDMAN.
 R. c. NEWTON,
 Col. and Chief Of .Stdf.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06

the ladies, every where throughout the district to manufacture and send to pr. SILvERBERG, Medical Puveyorat this place, the largest quantity possible, of Cotton Goods, suitable for Comforts and Sheets, the former to be dyed as white is not proper color Reasonable prices will be paid promptly on deliyc- ry. JAMES M. KELLER,
 Aug. 6 It Medical Director
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06

The Richmond Enquirer of the l6th of July sdys that the federal army below Richmond is established at Berkeley. Westover and Charles City Court House. A permanent establishment of a base of operations for our army has been made below Richmond.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06

IT. The price of the True Democat is $l 50 for six months, instead of $l 9, as many seem to sup pose.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06
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EgAEAMAf from the subscriber the night of the 2qtb or Juiy lo6z bright mulato man slave named RTTI aou' tnrty eghtyears o five feet seven inches hq and wi" weigh about 1S5 pounds He has lost several os ms roht teeth and all his teeth partially lecsyed Tia sam IS very white under his clothes. He went of wab esset and may try to himself white man. ar3 II he does will that his Bill or William Uaes apprehened he may state that he belongs to the nnIc signed or to Dr. " L. Graves will give the above revor or twenty-fve dollars for his apprehension and delivery h me or his confinement in jail where can get him Audress Dr. J. q. LEE,
 Lewisvile, Lafayette co Ark
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06

freely and fairly given, remembering that if all do their duty now, the perils that environ us will soon be passed. The conscript should re- member, that of the quarter of a million of vol, unteers in the southern cause, not hundred went into the service for the pittance of eleven dollars month, but were actuated by patriotism and hatred of tyranny. What they did willingly, the conscripts should do, at least, cheerfaly- 1 The service cannot be escaped from, and they should make virtue of necessity.
 In some few cases, and we hope they are rare, conscript soldiers have shown a disregard for private property, and have committed excesses, saying that they did not care, as they were forced into the service and intended to destroy all they could. This recGlessness and evidence of dis i honesty will bring its own punishment Besides the penalties incurred as provided by army re- l gulations, regiment containing any number of such men soon acquires bad name and fares badly. In battle 1t is always placed where it 1 cannot retreat, and IS less cared for than the rest. Its complaints are not attended to as that of others; officers take no pride in it; the hardest duties are assigned to it, and the men suffer far more than if obedient and well behaved. How. ever repugnant the duties of soldier may be to somehow much soever they may dislike a camp life, yet as these duties must be perform. ed, and as there IS no chance to avoid such a life, unless with dishonor and danger, the cons script will find it better to do his duty promptly and cheerfnly, to yield ready obedience to all orders, and to bear in mind that he is but doing his duty to his country when defending it from invasion.
 The management of these troops is matter of some delicacy and requires skill. tempered with judgment. Officers should see that proy~ sion is made for their comfort as far as means will permit. As far as the commissiarat will supply them, their wants should be attended to. so that no reason for complaint should be given. But this kindness should be combined with firm ness, so that if a mutinous or reckless spirit should be exhibited 1t may be promptly sup> pressed and in cases where the crime deserves it, the death penalty should be sternly inflicted. The vicious and disloyal would soon be got rid of and the body of the troops soon learn their duties and take pride in performing them.
 Such, we are convinced, is the intention oi our military authorities and such the course they mean to pursue. The great body of the con- scripts are southerners and gentlemen. A few bad spirits among them may do much mischief and lead good men into trouble. We again urge upon the conscrpts to do their duty cheer fully and quietly, cultivate patriotic spirit and resolve to drive the enemy to where he will be compelled to sue for peace.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06
HEApoUARTERs 2p DIVISION.


 Arkadelphia, August lst, 1862 The above order is approved and all orders heretofore published by me in conflict with the same are hereby annued.
 JAS. THOS. ELLIOTT, Maj. Provost Marshall 2d Division,
 Mississippi District. ~ An E 1U
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06

We hardly know whether to believe that a re~ gular exchange of prisoners will be effected. Several times, the negotiations were thought to be concluded, but broken of, on some pretext, when the Yankees thought they had the advan> tage. Lately, in the arrangement said to have been effected, they tried to except Gen. Buck ner from the provisions of an exchange, but the Confederate authorities would not admit of it. If the arrangement is carried into effect, we may expect to see the Arkansans now at Camp Chase, on the island in the lake and else where, returning to their homes.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06

The French forces in Mexico have capitula ted from want of food, having eaten their ar tllery mules.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06
Farm and Mill for Sale

E OFFER for sale my farm consisting 2lO acras oj IA acres in cultivation and O. 10 of up.ad sU!.al for cultivation There is good assortment fruit trees on the place. Stock will be sold with the place desired
 Also Steam Grst and Saw Mill. II is situated utcs west ot Litte Rock. CHARLES GIBBONS.
 August 6 1892 m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06

A CHESTNUT sORREL MARE, about IS hands G> = EA high right hind foot white tail long with hair ~ts trimmed oil about the root and cut off square at the n clean mbed and trimy built She broke away on he raJ between Crystal Hill and Little Rock
 liberal reward will be paid any one who will dsiyr~ her give any information concerning her to Col S[ip n at Gen Hinlmans Headquartets Little Rock, Aug. 1. 1882. 45-&
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06

The Yankee Congress have passed the con- fscation bill. They pretend to make saving clause of limiting the coniiscaton of real estate to the lifetime of the rebel owner. But let them once get possession and they will never let go their grip The sum and substance ot thls bill is that it declares all property in the South to belong to the North. It divests all of uS' rien or poor, of everything and licenses every iede- ral to steal, burn and destroy. It IS whole sale-a national robbery, and the only difficulty now is in their seizing the plunder.
 The cotton manufacturers of Rouen, of Lisie, and of other cities in France, have sent deputa- tions to the Emperor, to represent the aithcuiles they labor under.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06

The Memphis (Glcnada) Appeal, of the 23( July, says that it has definite information il regard to an exchange of prisoners.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06
1IaAL.S.

The secretary of war, at Richmond has de cided that citizens of Maryland cannot be re- ceived as substitutes under the conscrpt act, as they are foreigners, Maryland not having sew cred her connection with the Union.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06

Andy Johnson ordered the clergy of Nash vile to pray for the President of the United States, and to take the oath of allegiance. A number of them refused to do 50, when the tyrant had them put in the penientiary. Ven erabe ministers, grey-laired servants of God are immured in dungeons and thrown among felons. The wife of the Rev. Mir. Baldwin, the author of Armageddon and other works, advised him to rot in prison rather than take the oath of allegiance and said that if he were to take the oath she would never live with him again.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06

There is a great commotion in the Yankee camp. Gen. Halleck was at St. Louis, then at Corinth and then at Washington. We find no confirmation of the report that Gen. Scott had been appointed secretary of war. The Phila- delphia Inquirer of the 18th ult., says that Hal leck will remain at Washington with the rank of commander-in-chief of all the armies. Gems. Mcclellan and Pope are to continue in their present commands.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06

The Appeal of the 22l says that on the Fri dav previous, squad of Porter's cavalry, at a point some eighteen miles northeast of Mem phis, overhaulded some twenty i've drays, laden with cotton, on their way to the city. There were sixty four bales, which the drivers were ordered to unload and pile up in the road This was done and the pile fired, and the drivers dis
 missed with promise that if caught hauling cotton again they would not be let of so easily.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-08-06
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August 6. 1862