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Washington telegraph., 1862-04-09

IN ACT concerning the Cultivation OF Cotton.
WnEGEAs, in the opinion If this General
Assembly tie vital interests Or our country
demand that the cuitale ur cOrtBn han-d h.
restricted; ani in lieu Or iiai the production
ut cprn- wheat and other grlln ~AUuii be ir-
creased AnI lm gicw of sucI public policy ami
Necessity, Therefore.
SEC A. Ef H fanrtrd bv tle GeAerrl .Gs-ra4Err
gf ttc Siatr gf -irLu,yaE- That % o7 during tle
year lsj2, AZ shall noi be lawful f1r Anr person
ur per- an- iH fAs state. owning. rl4fn-n-
leasing gr possessing Ang cleared or lii.aaI.
ami l-rn- WY piaiitatl ih, a. plant or tl cH|tf-
Fite mere than tEn acres og su-l farm. l.la--
tatIol- M iH'Ii- ln cotton 10 the IHili =irslfI
y the number " hand. that are III may allgr-
10 or be engaged in the cultivation or srre
farm, plantation or land; an any AMI evei7
person Offending against tAls act. he, she nr
they shall be deeined gu.iiy OF "a misleAeaD5g
anu be liable 10 iuLr:inell therefor In ;be
circuit court "f the county in which such farm
plantation, or i.4.i', may 5e situate, anI If
found ga - On trial thereof shall be fne o.,
any sum nyl less ihin ire hundred dollars. nor
more than i've thousand dollars. ri the dis
errfion ~ the jury assessing tie tae In ,le3
case and shall be imprisoned H. the egmmag
J1.i N such county emil saii ii-e ana fie costs
NJ such prosecution slIli D. paid
SEc- = That iu trials under thi. act. IL
shAli ne leii m ilr Jnry. in snch case. .1 de-
trrmne upon evidence iii there nv. anv c1ntrs-
y=rSy concerning the same. wllaf constitute.
hLrd- A. contemplated bF ihi- act, oa s4llv tucl
ilrn- plantation, wi land, i'll the cultivation ef
the same according to the general usage of the
country in such cases: AMI that for tne tEe
observance ana enforcement VI thHs act. III -IaT
have liberal Interpretation ana exposition III
all courts oi justice and free from a " teshnic, /,
eFasiOns u Its import, true intent ami mean
ing.
SEC J. This act without delay after ia
passage, shall be Published IN the newspapers
of tie city ot Little Rock, and IN such other
newspapers Of the state. not exceeding four in
number, as the Governor may select for that
purpose
SEC !. That no person o. slaves under
fourteen years Of age. shall he considered a
hand, under the provision Of this act
SEC p This act shall take effect antfbe in
force from and alter its passage. and shall
continue in force until after the close Of the
hrst regular session of tile General Assembly
Approved, March n, 1862.
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-09

terry within 200 yards Of our camp, can
posed Of six pieces. ard immediately II.
gan to throw shn- and shell. The snrnr,..
was complete, and attempts made 10 io-,
into line of battle were nnsu cctssfut. ~
force consisted Of Picketr's regimen e
iufantry, 400 men, and two battalions e
cavalry. Enemy's shells fired the ho,e1
which was burned down-also rail ro.5
depot, together with three cars. Abo,.
200 of orr men arrived at Uumholi, l,,.
night. About 100, including 80 mea .,
picket, captured, 800 cavalry horse, t.le,
by tie enemy.
Those of our people who reached Hmm
boldt. composed both Of cavalry ana 4.
fantry, ha1 their guus and small arms III II,
them. The number killed by the ena,,.'l-
iire stated to have been only three III
Appeals correspondent says:
Humboldt. Mar. 3l.-Surprisad u. \.
past seven o'clock this morning. III "al
three 70 four thousand strong, eonsi.,;ny
Of three regiments Of infantry. a ha,.si;s
Of cavalry and battery Of artiIlerr -DH N
vlnced upon Union City from Hir5m' -
taking cur forces by surprise, kiIlir.
capturing a large portion Of them. ~. ~
persons who were present at the
mencement oi The engagement and -,
I'd 10y the train which left as soon : X
attack was made; all agree In their -
meats. Ii was 4 complete surprise. Ga
troops were not aware that tho -
were advancing. until tLey were with
lew hundred yards Of our eDesmr,,,a...
Our forces consisted Of less tina. inn
iantry, and battalion Of cavalry. Th.
hiring lasted only 20 ID 30 minutes eal
= those from whom ! get ID Inrn, .,;a-
came out 0n the cars, they cannot WITH
anything about tile killed aud c,ntr-,I
Our troops knew nothing of Tie r,-,ss,,.'
VI the enemy until their cannon ,rorsa5
them - The knowledge vf the Fact ..a
that th-n our forces cndeavored Y, s...-a
Both engines brought away, ana but ma.
clrs wero LETT. Quite a number nf M,
and shell was fired 1t the retreatine- rr,;n
Telegraph operator did not yet On the
/ train.
1t Is said there were no piekets on the
road by which the eucmy came. Same
correspondent says, still further news re.
ceived sluce writing, two additional trains
b We arrived FROM near Union civ. brine.
lug further particulars. Nearly all n
Col Plckett's regiment have arrived here.
bringing with them the colorz. Some "
'ur cavalry alsD came I'LL Cars left Al
Union city were burned bv tile fcderals.
also depot building with $1,000 worth III
government Scores, tents anl ali Tile bac.
gage supposed very few our men killed,
and not more than nuc huudred taken
prisoners; many a our cavalry fled on
i0lt and consequently W. luat great many
nOFscs- AZ ten o'clock the enemy beat
their drums and called their men into lint
aud supposed were preparing 10 leave.
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-09
Public Meeting.

The patrons of the school having met 1t
the Academy, by the request Of the Rev. Mr.
SteYsn53l, tb consider Of the propriety Of
continuing the school, inasmueh A. there were
many flying rumors aud conjectures concern
ing his loyalty to Southern rights NJ. W. Lock
was called to the chair, and A. I. Cravcroft
requested to act as Secretary.
Rev. AIR Stevenson, by unanimous request
proceeded TO explain his conduct and princi-
Piles, protesting that gre At injustice had been
done him by the supposition of some persons
that he was ut heart, welded toNorthern inter-
ests, and that he would deem himself the
worst of men if he could consent 10 live among
the Southern people for twenty odd wears and
harbor sentiment or cherish a principle in
imical to their true interests.
On notion Of Thomas a. williamson the
chairman was authorized to appoint commit
tee Of FIVE to draft resolutions expressive Of the
sense Of the patrons Of the school Wherenp0n
the chairman appointed ThOs. A. Williamson, r.
~ Gillian, John Hudson, Lewis Props and
"A. W. Cole such committee; I'd which, on mo
tion 0f WI J. benson, Peter PARKS, the chair
man and secretary were added, Who reported
the following resolutions, which were unani-
mou-iy adopted:
l. That the Rev. Mr.. Stevenson be unani-
mously requested to continue the school at the
Paraclifta Academy.
An'' MS SOiiuuSt = eASihPLaas1 ina
many flying rumors anlconjeetures oncern-
ing his loyalty toSOuthern rights, we believe to
be unfopnded and unjust, and that we endorse
him IN excellent teacher, and a gentle
man, mildly but firmly devoted to Southern IN
| terests.
3. That we feel ourselves competent to man
age our own domestic affairs, and that il an!
one is disloyal to our fag, our COMMITTEES o.
vigila zee is both able and willing to discharge
its legal duties
4. That copy Of these proceedings be for-
warded to the Washington Telegraph with the
request that the editor publish them
And, on motion, the secretary was instfuctel
10 furnish Rev Mr.. Stevenson with copy ol
these proceedings
The meeting adjourned
NJ W. LOCK, Chairman
A. I. CRArcRoFT, Sec'y.
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-09

The cargo of the British iron steamer
Economist, which run the blockade at al
unmentionable port some days ago, was
even more valuable than at first stated
The actual number of men that could b.
placed in the field with the arms she
brings is 100000 That is, she has 27,
600 stand ofarms for Infantry, and epough
pistols and swords to arm Il, 1000 cavalry
She was loaded up to the matches, and
the amount of clothing and equipment
she has brought is almost incredible. No
time was lost in discharging her precious
cargo, and large quantities Of the arms
ere by this tine in the hands Of our sol
diers in the Mississippi Valley.
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-09

BELLs-O. for the immortal Poe back
again. for half an hour We want ano-
ther stanza to his song of the bells. lie
has stereolyped in our hearts, the merry
tinkling of the sleigh bells; the joyful
peals of the wedding chimes; the fierce
and terrified clang, and mad appeal Of the
fire belis;the dull and heavy toll of the
funeral bell.
Another sound, sublimer than all re-
mains unsung. "The thunder and the
roar of the bells he would say. Moulten
into cannon shaking the earth for liberty.
Pealing in their new and retributive shape
vengeance oa those whose ravages would
disturb our peaceful plantations, and the
calm worship of our shrines. Bells are
the emblems of all we fight for. OF calm
plantation economy, of the merry ride, ot
the marriage festival, of the holy Sabbath
worship, all of which We now defend
Send your bells Lose no tine! Wher
q battle is fought, be able to imagine thai
your bell too helped in the great result
Rung peal for liberty.
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-09

HUTToS & FRELIGH's SOUTHERN MONTHLY
MAGAzIsE.-The publication of this excellent
Southern monthly is still continued. It's con-
tents are varied and interesting, and its typo
graphical execution is unsurpassed From the
success it has already met with, we should
think it e. decided hit. 1t should be on the
centre table of every house in the South
Terms, 50. Address, Hutton & Frelgh, Mem
Dhis Tenn
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-09

the Atlantic, and the half extended hands of
foreign nations are coldly and cautiously
Withdrawn. 1t is very sad
Bnt as we look the elements arrance tbem.
selves again; and We see more clearly. II is
| the change of posture in The glaiiator. lean
ing oack1o surer blow, but his feet "a firmly
piaHtea. 1t Is the retraction of the len gthen-
ed snake, assuming his deadly coil to strike.
IL Is the rampant tiger, couching for the
spring Our powers of defence, hitherto doubt
fu, are now beyond question. Our forces are
more concentrated. Our expenses are dimin-
ished, our rapid INSTRUMENTATION firmly
| established, We are at our own doors for sur
plies and reinforcements, and we are in posi-
ton to strike with terrible energy ut any
weak point of the enemy.
They havegained nothing useful a barren
sceptre is in their grasp. The places they
have occupied are useless to them in any point
OF view They had played deep and eau
hous game. They have seen far and worked
slowly Our Generals, like skillful chess
players, have marked their plans, and, by the
sacrifice of few pawns, have checkmated the
adversary. lie has no move left. The falling
back of Johnston was only one of the pre-
concerted moves in the splendid game.
We are not only hopeful now, but confident
All the magnificent preparations of the enemy
for months, have been fruitless They cannot
| repeat such efforts often. Ais well.
And 70 re-assIIre the bordar States co nv
posed, and who really suffer less than if their
soil was the theatre of war, Congress has
taken the precauton to pass resolution, that
no proposition for peace shall ever be enter
tained which shall not include ALL the Sonth-
ern States. We have built our leves some
distance from the river, but when the flood
abates we claim all the land between.
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-09
sE- Mrs. r. II. McEsen, il Nasl

sB- Mrs. r. II. McExen, il Nash
vile lady long known fur her public spirit
and enterprise, besides having been Vi
the olden times, an ardent politician. She
leads ina great many christian enterprises
and always acts from pure conscientious
ness. She was devoted Union woman
to the last, and kcrt the stars and stripes
floating from her roof long after secession
1t was taken down at last, many supposed,
only in Difference to the clamor of the
community. When Tennessee fell into the
hands of the enemy, it was feared by her
friends and hoped by the federals, that it
would be raised again. Anxious - fad
md assist in developing the supposed
Union sentiment which they believed in,
and hoped to meet at every step, some
federal officers called Cd Mrs. McEvan,
and spoke to her upon the subject She
received them politely, but sorrowfully,
and addressed them As follows:
Gentlemen, it cannot be- As long a.
possible | hung out the old banner which
[ had been taught to love aud revere.
took it down when | thought ought to
do so will never hoist it again Re
construction is impossible. Separation is
inevitable, aud forever
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-09

sgThe mail Of Thursday night from
Gaines Lahding, brought us batch of
Richmond letters aud papers of various
dates during the last month. We acknowl-
edge fsvours from Gen. Royston. The
petitions forwarded from the citizens for
the establishment of mail route from
this place to Ft. Smith, had been pressed
by him with vigour, and bill for that
purpose had passed the House of Repre-
.sentatives, aud been sent to the Senate
The petition to increase the mail SER
vice between this aud Shreveport had
been rejected, as appears from the follow
ingdet.er:
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-09

Local AND PEKsoEAL.-7Kind friends, if you
please. do hear US /! We like you all, indeed
we do But don't take our exchanges We
need them; especially the latest ones that we
havn't read Old ones we wouldn't care so
much about, bat when we lay an important new
one on our table, asd step out around the
corner just to ''see friend,'' and come back
and find it gone, we get indi ynant in behalf of
our readers. We loose our equanimity. We
open our mouth and-don't pray. Indeed you
endanger our soul, the way some of you go on.
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-09

The FsATHEE AND CROPs.-We have had
for the past week succession of warm and
genial rains, which have changed the whole
aspect Of nature and brought ia thu spring
with gigantic strides. The effect upon the
wheat also will be excellent, Fastening i: rap
idly to maturity after all danger of frost. The
ground has been heretofore in excellent con-
dition for planting, and the farmers have ac-
complished great deal. The rains are com
ing in time to make them grow. We look for
wheat in this region beyond what was ever
dreamt of before.
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-09

CORRECTION. 1t VS. Gen'l McCouk
who called upon Miss Sanders at Nash~
vile, and received the true Spartan re-
pulse. 1t was enormously published
@'McCown" last week.
We know Of but one Gen. AcCown
He is doing good service now on the Con
federate side, with our armies above Mem
phis. Heis "true blue" and has for hi
adiutant our old friend and fellow citizei
Geo, p Smoote, Esq.
In our leader also last week an erro
occurred, which is so obvious, however
as to correct itself. We estimated tht
federal debt this year to reach 600 mil
lions" 1t should be 81 GOO millions
They already owe 600 millions, BY tn,
1st July, '63, it is supposed their deb
will reach / 800 millions.
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-09
Hon. G.. D. RoYsToN,
q . Richmnnd \

Eg~ The following additional subscribers to
the soldiers family fund have been handed in:
Richard Pryor, $500; w. M. Brandon, 500.
John Wilson, (B. 500.
We also learn that DR.. R.P. Williams was one
ef the irst to subscribe 500.
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-09

New SALooN.--If you wW be so naughty as
to drink any thing st. onger than good home
brewed small beer, or if, being teetotal, las
You should be- you like to exercise yourself
and relax your mind over game of billiards,
you can find what you want at the new Saloon.
just opened enc door above Jones' hotel. 1t is
all newly arranged and elegantly fitted up.
O1e may pass pleasant half hour sitting in a
chair and watching the ''fancy licks" of the
experts. and if you get tired or little sick
and need refreshmeRt, then yves can fix you
UP any sort of invigorating potion, for he has a
well-selected stock of the best OF ali SORTS
One feature of the concern is the counter-a
very creditable piece of domestic art, painted
by our fellow-citizen, Dir. Samuel Chase, of the
coach factory. Every pannel is land.cape-
not equal to Landseer's perhaps, but We have
seen worss on steamboat doors and omnbusses-
You get the worth of Your dime looking ut that.
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-09
h$ AF. Vim. J. Sparks, formerly
editor Of the Qaitn,an Herald called upon
US en- roaae for Van Dorn's army,

EeS~ Some Of our River planters, although
in good faith planting very largely of grain,
have Pat In mere than two acresof cotton to the
hand; before learning of our prohibitory law.
1t seems 70 us that these gentlemen may ar
range tie matter with their neighbors who
have not planted at all, and who by putting n
SO mueh less might make the average of the
plantations right. A iue equivalent might be
afforded ts make the arrangement equitable
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-09
p. o DEPARTMENT.
Contract BEAUREAU,

Richmond, March 10th, 1862.
STA: The various petitions subm tied by
you for an enlargement of the grade of service
ON route No. 1914, Washington, Arkansas, to
Shreveport, La, have been made the subject
of due consideration.
In answer -to the wishes of the applicants,
L have tine honor to inform you that, even
should the limited means of the department,
or the convenience of communities within
those means, warrant the peculiar service
sought for; the Postmaster General is not au-
thorized to order the transportation Of the
Confederate mails in hacks, in view of the law
which restricts him to the duty of having them
carried with ''due celerity, certainty and Sc
curity," without any reference to the mode in
which they shall be carried. The petitions are,
herewith, respectfully returned.
Your ob't serv't,
II. S. G. OFFUT,
~ Chief Contract Bureau.
Hon. G. D.. RoYsToN,
Washington telegraph., 1862-04-09

gg- in Western Texas the sequestra-
tiou pr perry mounts to $50, 100000.
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PETERSBURG. July i7th.-The Bzpvsss has
spee,al dispasch from Knoxville, announcing the
CAPTURE Of Mursseesbcro', Tenn, by Col FORESTS
cavalry. on Sunday last
The New York Herald, of the l4th says that Mar
sseesbcro' was captured by three thousand rebel
cavalry, under Col. Forrest, on the i5tn' Inc Hn
Michigan regiment, Col Parkhnrst, ana bi's"d'er
Generals Crittenden and DufAsld, Of Indiana were
taken prisoners Many other officers were taken.
There was great conformation in Nashville. The
F,cras say they will shell The city il compelled to
evaeuase. Morgan was only nineimiles from Frank
fort on Sunday morning. Great alarm prevailed
among the Yankees in Kentucky
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Curtis at Helena.

GRENADA, July i6th.-The Memphis papers OF
the l4,h report that Cur,ss army arrived at Hele'
na Ark on Saturday. This report is cdnhrmedo by
persons from Friars Point.
A dispatch from Louisville, dated the ltth, re-
ports that Morgan had suddenly turned up at Gas-
cow, Ky, where he was capturing Home Guards,
and stirring mp the people to insnrrection.
Gen. Grant has revoked his late order, substitute
ing for It obnoxious paroles.
A vicksburg dispatch says the Arkansas SINK
three Yankee Runboats.
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HEAVY Sktrnaish.

AUGUSTA, July 1.-THE Savannah Republican.
of this morning. has dispatch dated Knoxville
18th inst. which says that heavy skirmsh occur
red that morning at Wallace's Cross Roads, on the
other side Of Clnch river the road to Big Greek
Gan. Two full regiments Of the enemy's infantry
and cavalry were engaged with four Of our com
panes and cavalry under the command OF Coionei
NcLin. Ten were killed and missing on orr side.
The enemy's loss the same.
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From vi0kSburg.

JACKSON, July l6.--lt is rumored that last even
Ing six Yankee gunboats succeeded in passing
down the river at Vicksburg, firing on the Arkan'
"a. as they passed and killing two men, The Kan
kee works across the bend are ascertained TO BIS
railroad instead of a canal. Cars are running on
the road.
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MARRYYo.

In Clay street Chuzph. Riehnond Va. JAY l5s =
regiment, Mr. THOMAS T. AMOS, Of 0ccchiand.
10 Mis- SARAH GARDNER DAVIS, daughter OF
A. N. Davis, of Richmond. Va
At Union Station, on the 18th inst. by the Rev:
Mr. Christian. Lieut. C. II. PAIRO. G. B. A., ana
Mia n. Jamie ALLEN both Of this city.
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FUTURE DAYS
b. GODDTN r .4PPERSON 1nefs


VALUABLE COUNTRY SEAT OF Sixty.
THREE ACRES, ON THE BROOK TURN.
PIKE, ONE AND HALF MILES FROM RICH
MOND, FOR SALE AT AUCTlON.-At the reaue..
OF Chas J. Merewether, Esq., we offer for sale his
very beautiful and attractive country seat locate.
above. 1t contains 63 ceres, mostly In cats and
grsss; some choice fruit trees. tapples. pears ana
peaehesl now bearing fruit, with wood land enough
for the use Of the place. The buildings consist d
a handsome cottage residence, and the usual GU;
buildings, surrounded by 100 large forest trees thu.
affording the most beautiful shade. The plaza Is q,
we'll aud favorably known that futher lescrp.
ton Ia deemed unnecessary. Confederate bonds
other available stocks or bonds, taken in pay
ment.
Mr.. Merewethsr, siding the place, viii, take
pleasure in showing it to those disposed to purchase
As Mr.. Merewether is determined 10 make a sale
CT his country seat as described above, we will
offer It at auction, on the premises, on MONDAY
AFTERNOON July 2lst, le62, at 5 O'Clock L.
will be sold as whole, or Qf preferred by biderA
1t will be divided into two three parcels; two
fronting on the turnpike, each containing about Il
acres. and ono fronting on the new road Leading By
tho Far Grounds, containing about 80 acres. The
particular attention Of those wanting rea,ly lovely
country retreat, in improving locality. on an es
celiont road, Is respectfully called TO this sale.
TERMs-To suit bidders, and made known At ths
hour of sale.
iy Is GODDIS a. APPERSON Auata
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BY JAS NJ TAYLOR T. SON Aae.s.

T,oUR DESIRABLE BRICK TENEMRNTs on
II CHURCH STREET, OREGON HILL, AT
AUCTlON.-We will sell, upon the premises, on
MONDAY, the 2lst day of July, commencing a.
o'clock p. H., four very desirable BRICK TEN
EMENTS, located as above, two Of which contain
six rooms; the remaining two. three rooms each
with well of excellent water upon the premises
They particularly adapted tor small sized faui.
lies, and are commanding lair rents.
TERMs.-One third cash: balance at I and 6
months for negotiable notes, with interest added.
and secured by trust deeds
jy IL JAS a. TAYLOR 4 SON Aurt'.
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TNHIRTY DOLLARS REWARD WILL RI

fGNHIRTT DOLLARS REWARD WILL BE
i paid for the apprehension and delivery In jail
Of EDWARD MULLIN, an Irishman received IL
to the 9Th Regiment Virginia volunteers as a sub
situte, on the 18th of June, and deserted on the
night OF the Goth Said Mullin is about feet
inches high, dark complexion. hair and eyes,
The following named men are also advertised as
deserters from the 9Th Va Reg't: Priyates GEO.
ROACH and PIERCE holland, from Company
Z; Sergt A. J. NORRIS, Privates B. s. MINOR,
ID. N. SLOPER and J. ID. SBRlEVE, from Compa-
ny ID; CHAS. JONES. Company e. SAMUEL z.
POCLTON, Company II JNO. MATHERS, BEN
MATHERS and GEORGE w. SHORES Company
l; Sergt GEORGE w. BROOKE aud Corporal
flag Of some regiment, that was lost in tine Fridays
fight at Gaines's Mil, can be obtained by the own
eIs at my quarters EDMUND BERKELEY,
jy Is 3t- Major COmd'g 9Th Reg't Va Vols