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The New York herald., 1862-11-12

News from Richmond-Condition or the
south-Gloomy Prospects or the Rebel
Hon.
The government of the United States has now
in the field one Of the largest armies and the
very best equipped and most powerful Of any
nation Of ancient or modern times East and
West, with a cooperating iron-clad navy,
equal in itself to land force of quarter of
million Of men, this grand army of the Union,
In several columns, is now moving down upon
the armies and strongholds Of tho rebellion
The issue is between twenty ty-three loyal States,
only two or three Of which have suffered from
the actual presence of this wasting war, against
eleven rebelious States, every one Of which 10
under an exhausting blockade by land and sea,
and occupied, to greater OF less extent, by
the fleets and armies Of the Union. We antici-
pate, therefore, from this winters campaign
the complete suppression Of the rebellion and
in this hope we are materially strengthened by
the comparative weakness, destituton and de-
spair Of the rebel States. az betrayed in the ex-
tracts from late Richmond papers which we
publish this morning.
From these extracts it will be seen that the
prospects of tho rebellion against the pressure
Of winter campaign on the scale indicated are
indeed gloomy and desperate. For example,
we have said that the rebel Army of Virginia is
shockingly ragged, and, to great extent. des-
titute Of shoes. This is now confirmed by an
appeal, which is published in all the Richmond
papers, for shoes for their suffering soldiers,
with the declaration that, "from undoubted
authority, thousands Of our brave soldiers OF
the Army of the Potomac are without shoes.r
and that the quartermaster's department is not
Immediately able TO supply them What haul
Of boots and shoes Of all descriptions the rebel
General Lee would have made had General
Mcclellan permitted him TO get into Washing
ton, Baltimore or Philadelphia. This lack Of
shoe leather has doubtless hurried Lee back
ward towards Richmond. His vigorous pursui.
OF General Pope was as much for the subsist.
ence, clothing and shoes Of his supply trains as
| for any other purpose. Let General Burnside
guard well against the capture Of any Of his
trains, and his enemy will be half beaten with.
out battle.
These Southern deficiencies Of shoes and
clothing, salt and other essentials. have in
duced the rebel government to exhaust all
expedients for European Intervention before
abandoning that hope Of relief But at length.
says the Richmond Examiner, "the prospect of
European Intervention has dissolved like a
snow wreath" Looking to- the exhaustion of
the North and South, and the destruction of an
overshadowing commercial rival "England is
not willing to sacrifice the larger fruits Of the
future for cotton, or for any small benefits
which might ensue from her recognition Of .
The New York herald., 1862-11-12

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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-03
GREEN MOUNTAIN fItEE5lAN, OCT. ), 1862.
The Good Working of the Confscation Acts,

The Good Working of the COnfScation Acts.
When the Confscation Acts OF the last session
of Congress were under discussion, they were ve-
hemertly opposed by A" conservatives as cacula-
ted to do more hurt than good. The old doctrine
of persuading the rebels to behave themselves,
had at that time distinguished champions. But
the act vas passed, nevertheless, and the follow
ing extract from New Orleans letter to the New
York Express shows concusyely that the terrors
of the law are full as potent as the concilatory
policy, in developing Union sentiments in the
Crescent City:
1t came hard, and was postponed by thousands
until the last moment, but cunctdtOrS are making
up for lost time, can assure you. The Provost
Marshal has been obliged to open large number
of subordinate offices, at which those who, at
length, have made up their minds that 1t is better
to come into the arrangement can be accommo-
dated and to- day, the last day OF grace save one,
has witnessed scene that no pen can adequately
describe. The City Hall and the Custom House,
the Headquarters of all the military authorities,
have been literally besieged throughout the day,
and will continue SO to be during the whole of to-
morrow. by persons, male and female, white and
black, high and low, rich and poor, native and for
egn, naturazed and unnaturaliaed, DESTROYS, in
the language Of the inevitable "sxth section" Of
returning to their allegiance" As the Delta this
afternoon traly says, the bench and the bar,
physicians, gentlemen of property and leisure, and
ladies' of the highest circles of respectabty nave
freely subs rbed to that important document"
Gen Butler has caused Ito he distinctly unoer-
stood that the law is to be carried into execution
to the very last letter. There is a great deal of
property in this city that stands in danger of the
stringent requ.>itonS Of the ac;, and as it now
begins to look even in the eyes Of the most cred
uous and hopeful, as II the outlying bands OF
gueras will not be able to retake New Orleans
before tomorrow night, the property owner have
come to the SPACIOUS conclusion that it is upon
the whole the safest pan 10 succumb to the neces
sitysth-y cannot easily, or indeed at all, evade."
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-03
The Vermont Cavalry.
The Chaplain of the Vermont Cavalrl

The Chaplain of the Vermont Cavalry .
writing to the Chronicle says:
The Spirit of God rested down upon u
when lr camp at Annapolis, and sever n
marked conversions were the result DIV.
when in active campaign our public service %,
are constantly liable to interruption, and wv ~
religious instrumentalities which eau "
brought to bear upon regiment are puI 'e'
If We should soon be provided again with y. ".
perior officers, and they shall be well 'D ~
wisely chosen,-men oil character and SIaD'
iug,-and ii the companies shall be hIIea v
with recruits, and new squadron be aul'1
L can see no reason why there shall not O' nj
bright and honorable future for the 'erO'V'
Cavalry.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-03

CHRISTIAN SENrIMENr.-The Baptist State
Convention, recently in session at Burlington,
adopted the following resolutions
Resolved, That the proclamation recently put
forth by our Chief Magistrate looking to the
emancipation of more than three millions of
slaves increases our confidence in the wisdom
and integrity of Abraham Lincoln. and meets
our hearty appreciation and gives us great reason
to thank God and take courage, and places be-
fore us additional motives for labor, and affords
new encouragement for prayer for the emanc-
patton of every slave, and for the suppression of
the wicked rebellion which seeks TO overthrow
and destroy all our liberties both civil and re-
ligous.
Resolued, That as citizens and as Christians,
we tender to the Government in this contest our
constant sympathy, our earnest praysrs, and
our cordial and persevering aid in all RICH teous
means for the suppression of this unholy rebel
lion
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-03
After All.

The apples are ripe in the orchArI'
The work of tie reaper is done,
And the golden woodlands redden,
In the blood Of the dying sun.
At the cottage door the grandsire
Sits pale in his easy chair,
While the gentle wind Of twilight.
Plays with his silver hair.
A woman is kneeling beside him,
A fair, young head is prest,
In the frs: wild passion OF sorrow,
Against his aged breast,
And far from over the distance
The faltering echoes come
OF the flying breath of trumpet,
And the rafting roll of drum.
And the grandsire speaks in a whisper -
GO The end 20 IL an can see;
But we give him to his country,
And we give our prayers to thee
The violets star the meadows,
The rose buds fringe the door,
And over the grassy orchard
The pink-white blossoms pour.
But the grandsire's chair is empty,
The cottage is dark and still -
There's nameless grave in the battle field,
And a new one under the hill.
And pallid, fearless woman
By the cold hearth sits alone,
And the old clock in the corner.
Ticks Oh with steady drone:
ITn1ifu En-,
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-03

BATON RoUeE Nor Given UP.-The New Or
leans correspondent of the New York Express
says that Baton Rouge is still held by our gun
boats. The Federal troops have been with
drawn, but there is no rebel force in or near it,
Nor has It been burned. A few buildings were
destroyed as matter of necessity, in order that
the guns of she feet might have a fair chance
at any rebel force that should attempt to oc-
oupy the town.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-03

AcClDENT.-We learn that Lorenzo Kidder
of Randolph, soldier who was detached to
work on tho barracks in this place, met with h
serious accident on Tuesday last at Nourse' 8
planning mill in this village. While working
at the matching machine in said mill his hand
was caught 10 the machine and the two middle
fingers were entirely cut off and his hand other
wise mutilated. His hand WAS dressed by the
surgeon and he properly cared for. Ills courage
is yet good, aud he hopes that the accident will
no deprive him of the privilege Of gong to bat
tie for bis country .-Ph0nix,
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-03

CoNrRABANps AT PoRr RovAL.-A rof' ~" ,Ss,,
letter says that contrabands are arriving sand
daily by hundreds. A brigade Of. hVe INV. .hs
will soon be organized and ready 70 p''. " IN.
brunt of an action or do the bard wo'R "
trenching, if necessary.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-03

The VERMONT BRIGADs.-From letter.
ceiyed here from members of the Vernon D''
ade, we learn that they have gone mo camp
Hagerstown, Maryland, where they expo"
remain some time.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-03
- - sS

Among the recent appointments by the Com
missioner of pensions, of examining army sur
geons, we are glad TO notice DR.. C. M. RuBLEE,
of Montpelier, Vermontl
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-03

HAVING CHOSEN OUR CAUSE WITHOUT GUILE
AND WITH PURE MOTIVES. LET Us RENEW OUR
TRUST IN GOD AND co FORWARD WITHOUT FEAR
tNu WITH MANLY HEARTS
4BRABAX LINCOLN.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-03

Judge Holt, of Kentucky, says tina. I" no one
can doubt the power of MIR. Lincoln to issue "a
proolama lion of emancipation
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-03

The Position OF THE REBELs.-We get but
little reliable news of the movements OF our own
armles and it cannot be expected, therefore, that
we should know nuch about those Of the rebels.
1t seems. however, to be generally conceded,
that Gen. Lee has his headquarters at or near
Winchester Virginia, and is making vigorous
preparations for defending himself against al
tacks from our troops. In respect to this posi-
ton the Boston Journal says;
1t is represented that according to reconnois-
sances made, the statements OF citizens and Of
ficiai reports, the rebel line on the Potomac is
the western bank Of the Opequan Greek, ex
tending from the Potomac river to a point be-
yond Winchester The position is strong one.
A succession Of hills afford an admirable site for
artillery, which advantage seems to have been
fully appreciated by the rebels. In order to
successfully attack the rebels in their new posi-
ton, it will require force a third larger than
their own. They have pitched their tents, and
intend to hold their position if possible. They
are busily engaged in throwing up earthworks
on the extreme right of their line, and are ma
king preparations to fortty the entire bank of
the creek.
The rebels, in addition to this defensive work
are busy destroying the bridges culverts aud
track of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and re
moving the rails, so as to render the road utter-
ly useless. We presume the rebels will remain
quietly at their work of strengthening their po-
sition, and destroying any property that can be
made servceable to the government so long as
they are not attacked by Union troops. How
long this will be, we have no means OF knowing
but are afraid it will! be long enough to enable
the traitors to accomplish a great deal of mis-
chief. and present formidable front when our
Generals shall again take the offensive.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-03

pealing to every prejudice that can be made to
serve their purpose, 10 excite hostility to tho
principles, the policy and the men, who constl-
tute for the time the government. They are
not striving TO aid the government, and make
the best Of this proclamation, but are doing
what they can to emtarraSs it by numerically
assailing nearly every vigorous act which 1T re-
sorts to, for SURPRISING the rebellion. And,
however they may attempt TO gloss over this
conduct, by pretending that their superior
knowledge OF the Constitution, and their more
intense devotion to the Union, are their acuatiug
motives, il is plain to all VINO axe not wliltully
blind, t at love of slavery is the inspiration OF
their conduct The principal actors in the
movement everywhere are openly pro-savery,
and, wherever occasions offer, demonstrate the
usefulness of the institution. And they are now
only working to save slavery, whether the Re-
public lives or dies.
We believe this is not harsh Judgment OF
the principal actorsin this political movement
against the Anti-Slavery policy of the Admin
lstration. They mean by this hostility, in some
way. to save Slavery. That is the real, single
object they have in view TO accomplish this,
they are doing what they can to weaken c>n''-
dence in the administration, and IN everybody
but few politicians and generals whom they
consider sound on that subject. And we cannot
comprehend how any person who thoroughly
hates treason, and desires to see this rebellion,
not only put down, but suppressed IN such
way that another like it shall be impossible,
c.u at the same time do MS utmost to oppose
every emancipation project. The rebels are
fighting for saver5 with the bayoDet AID that
we know is treason. Fighting for slavery at
tuS ballot box may not be treason in law, but
it is species of sympathy with treason that we
trust never to be guilty Of. The " conserva
tiyes have the monopoly OF that method Of ma
KING war upon traitors, and we hope their com.
pany will prove very small and select.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-20
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Jan. IS. 1892 2im. Keeper Qf ]
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-20
First Arkansas Regiment and the
 Governor.

We learn from high authority at Bowl ing Green, that Gov. Rector has written the Secretary of War to the effect that the first Arkansas regiment, under the com mand of Col F. R. Cleburn, had been fur nished by the Military Board of this State with sufficient clothing to suffice during the remainder of their term of service, and advised that functionary not to pay the men any communication money. We know none of the facts touching this matter of our own knowledge, but are advised from quarter in which we have every confidence, that the representation of Gov. Rector IS without fact to sustain it; the fact being, as we are informed, that the regiment in question has never been supplied by the Military Board, or any other State author ity, with five hundred dollars worth ofcloth- ing since 1t entered the service or became organized. We are further informed that the State assumed certain obligations in re- lation to this regiment, at the time 1t was turned over from the State to the Confed- crate service, none of which has she fulfill cd or kept. These delinquencies on the part of the Military Board, or our governor, if he be responsible, are outrages upon a chivalrous and patriotic body of men, and deserve the unqualified Indignation of the entire people of the State. It is we'll known that three companies of the first Arkansas regiment, to-wit: the Philips and Harris Guards and the Yell Rifles, have been sup piled with clothing by their friends at home for which the State has never provided in any way. We mention this fact that we may characterize the conduct of the func- tionares implicated i'll the manner their conduct so richly merits.
 Gov. Rector either misrepresented the facts to the Secretary of War. or else stat ed what he might have known, had he given himself the trouble to ascer- tain, was untrue In either event he has shown himself miserable apology for high public tuctionary, and will be made to atone fer the wrong perpetrated upon our gallant friends. The matter will be presented before the proper department at Richmond with the view of establishing the facts of the case, that this odium may attach to those who are to blame.
 We understand paper is in process of preparation By one of the regiment in ques- tion, giving full statement of facts in re- laton to the matter at hand, and will be given to the public in due and proper sea son. We await its forth coming with more than ordinary interest. It is proper and right that history should be vindicated, and knowing the author as we do, we feel con- ,fdent that 1t will be fully vindicated in this instance .-Heleno Shield.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-20

fifty miles below Memphis, and on the way to Nashville. They tried to make good impression, professed much friendship, and expressed the hope that they should meet again.
 In regard to the landing of a cavalry force at Savannah, there appears to be somessconfict in the statements. It is as serted that they did land large force there; also. that they took it away when they re- turned; and, again, that Lincoln cavalry force was being organized there. This last statement must be unfounded, as Col. Crews infantry regiment was lately re- cruited in that vicinity.
 The names of the federal gunboats on the Tennessee river in the vicinity of Flo renee were the Lerington and Conestoga.
 The passenger train on the Memphis and Charleston road came through yesterday, and we learn will resume the regular sche- dule run to-day--thus again connecting ns directly with the Confederate and State capitals.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-20
IT o TT El

NT0TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That under authority aud " pursuance Uf the provisions of the Act of the Gene ra Assembly the State of Arkansas entitled An providing for the evyng and collecting the of this State approved March 5th lss and Act of sad Gene raj Assembly, entitled An Act to change the time of the Auditors sale of lands forfeited for taxes approved Decem 5th IS3s, purchasd from the Auditor ot Arkan-a the northwest quarter the southeast quarter the south quarter and tbe west half of the north quarter of section of township four, north of the base line ing hundred and sixty for the of hun dred and forty-seyen dollars and five cents the amount of taxes thereon, and received from the Auditor deeds therefor executed according to law the 2d Feb rtiary, 1s6l the date of the purchase aforesaid.
 All persons who up nny right 10 the lands pur chased consequence of any innality any rTegalj ty or egay connected with such sale notified tu show cause at the first of the Circuit Court of Crtrnden county in which county the lands purchased stua ted after the publication of this notice why the sale 80 made by the Auditor and the title there under, should not be confirmed
 Jan IG 1862. St. W. A. BENENS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-20
No. 346.

AN ACT appropriatng fourteen millions eight
 hundred and fifty thousand dollars for the mill
 tary service.
 SECTION l. The Congress of the Contederafe States of America do enact, That the sum of SI4, ,4oo,0oo be. and is heteby appropriated for the pay of bounty and transportation, or communication thereof, for l5O,OOO men under the providing for re-enlist- ment of twelve months men.
 SEC. 2. That the sum of $450,O be, md is hereby appropriated, for expenses under the act for recruiting recently passed.
 SEC. g. That the sum of $500, be, and is hereby appropriated. for the salary of the assistant secretary of war, to the first day of April, 1892 as per estimates of the secretary of war, of the 27th December, 1861
 Approved Jan II, |, 1862.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-20
No. BAY.

AN ACT appropriatng two hundred and twenty
 three thousand six hundred and seven dollars
 for the naval service.
 TAe Conqress Of the Confederate States of Amer ica do enact, That the sum of sli561 be, and is hereby appropriated for the pay of officers of the navy, on and off duty to the lst day ot April 1892; and that the further sum of $l0S,OOO be, ana IS hereby appropriated, for the pay Of warrant ana petty officers, searnen, ordinary seamen,. soldiers and boys and engineers department, to the same time, per estimates of the secretary of the navy of the 26th December, 1862
 Approved Jan. II, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-20
No. $50.

AN ACT supplementary to an act making appro,
 priations for certain floating defences, approved
 January 9th, 1862.
 The Conqress of the Contedsrqte States of Amer icu do enact, That the President be, and is hereby authorized to raise corps for the temporary and special service of the western waters, to cause to be enlisted number of men not exceeding six thousand, and of such commissioned and non com missioned officers, and of such rank. either naval or military, as the President may deem necessary, who shall severallv receive such pay and allow ances as he may determine.
 Approved Jan. II, 1862.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-20
Cure for Chronic Sore Ewes,

gESE undersigned In possession of an infabe remedy N for all manner of Sore Eyes. He proposes to the of Chronic Sore Eyes, and where tho patient placed under bis and his directions complied with if pay, my motto is to give satisfaction to all for their money.
 Good refere given by addressing Moscow, Hemp stead county, Ark Dr. CYRUS ". BUTCHER. THIS is to certify that have been afflicted with granula ted Sore Eyes for two yea.s and my vision so obscure that could tell horse the dis tance of twenty steps, and after l commenced using Mr. C. ", Butchers remedies and placed myself under his treatment, took my gun T eight days after the treat instituted, aud killed squirrel, and that since that time have been entirely relieved from all acute and unpleasant symptoms and hayo been able tn good eyer could would therefore take pleasure iu mening all those who snguarly afflicted to try his remedies and treatment without any hestaon believing to be the most effective remedy now in
 J. II. T. PARK. Graves Post Ohce Hempstead county Ark
 THIS is to certify tact two acquainted with Butcher and Park, and that they both afflicted with the form of granuated Sore Eyes, and that had decided that all unnecessary from their bad copdion and that according my judgment they both in safe condition and from the knowledge have of the treatment it is altogether safe and efficient and would advise all those similarly affected to A like treatment D. k. HAYNES Hempstead county, Ark. Oct. 2d, 1861,
 Dec 26, 1861. 12la-f.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-02-20
No. 32.

AN ACT to authorize the secretary of war to
 audit and settle the claims of certain officers
 therein named.
 The Congress of the Coafsderate States of Amer iea do enact, That the secretary of war be, and he Is hereby authorized, to audit and settle the claims of all assistant quartermasters general, com missaries general and surgeons, who discharged the duties of said offices, from the date of the transfer of the battalions egiinents to which they were attached to the time of the appointment of their successors by the confederate government Prooided, Said officers held commissions from their respective States and discharged the duties ot said offices under said commissions, and no other off cers, during the time were appointed or discharged the duties of the same
 Approved Jan. l5, 1862.