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Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21

Revenue,
SEcrIoS 1. Be IL enacted ~ ute General A.
SeHlDiy Nh the Sfate III .ITkaHsaS, That all
SherItfs aud exOffciO Collectors IF Revenue
who Lave paid into the State Treasury the
amount vi revenue due. though such payment
in full may have been after the 18th day Of May
last, shall not he subject to the forfeitures or
penalties prescribed by Law, but tue same, if
incurred, shall be remtte 1.
Approved November 29th, 1862.
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21
A G. A II ID

HAVING this day reconveyed to Mr.. NJ
II WISEBERG the Store House, Warehouses
and Town Lots on which the same are situated
in Washington, together with the Stock of
Merchandise remaining on hand, recently pur-
chased of him, and also assigned to him my
Books Of accounts for Merchandise Sold and
all Notes, Bills and evidences of debt growing
cut of said business from the date of purchase
to this day he is therefore hereby fully rein
vestel with all the right, title, claim interest
which may have derived from him in and TO
said Storehouse, Warehouses and Town Lets
and Merchandise on hand, and he alone is
authorized to collect and settle all debts created
in my name at the mercantile establishment
conducted for me by said Wiseberg.
JOEL d. CONWAY
Washington. Ark. Dec. "a, 1861. Soft
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21

AN ACT for the Relief of the late Sheriffs
and Collectors Of the Different Counties in
this State.
WHEREAS, the late Shcriffs Of the different
counties in this State, wlo have paid over the
State and County Revenue of their re-pcc-
tive counties, Or who may hereafter pay ac-
cordingt o law, and who have taxes still tlus
them from the tax payers VI their respective
counties, winch they nave not collected and
Cannot now collect, without special leei,la-
ton for their relief. Therefore,
SECTION /. BE IL enacted By The General A.
semdly Of The State Of ArkaRSas, That said late
Sberifs and Collectors, who have taxes still
due them from the tax payers of their respec-
tive counties, be allowed until twelve months af-
ter the ratification of atreaty of peace between
the United States, and the Confederate States
of America, to collect the several amounts ot
taxes due them, and that they have the same
power to collect said taxes they would have
were they at that time Sherffs and Collectors
SEC. Re further fnacted, That this &C,
take effect and be in force from and after
it. passage.
Approved November IS, 1862.
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21
AN ACT to Conscript Slaves to be used as
Cooks, Transfers etc. in the army

AN ACT to Conscript Slaves to be used ne
Cooks, Teamsier>, etc. in the army.
SECTION l. BE IL enacted By the General As
sentty Of the State Of 4rkonsds, That the Gov
ernor Is hereby authorized to tender to the
Government of the Confederate States. the
hight to conscript not exceeding one-sixth Of
the male slaves between the ages of eighteen
and forty years, owned by any one individual
as may be necessary for the public defence
SEC 2. The State Of Arkansas does hereby
concede to the Confederate Government. the
privilege of prescribing and determining the
number OF such slaves the manner Of drafting
or conscrpting the same and also the length
OF time SAID slaves shall be retained in the SER
vice of said States; ProUided. the Government
oil the Confederate States shall pay to the svn-
er or owners of such slaves, reasonable hire.
and become responsible to said owners in the
event OF death, by eglect, or loss by capture
mt the hands OF the public enemy of said slaves ::
froptded, further, that such conscripts shall
not he allowed to bear arms: nor shall the v
he employ eel IN any other service than as
teainstcrs. cook, operatives on Notifications.
or such other like employment
SIC. ). Ind be IL yffrfLsr enacted. That the
duNcrnor Immediately inf rm tile War De-
pHiiihent 1T Richmond of the passage aud sub
sance of this act; anu that said act be in
force from and after t- passage.
Approved December L. 1862
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21

AN ACT to Prevent the Sale of Ardent Spir-
its within Two Miles Of the Paraciifta
Academy.
SECTION /. Be 1t enacted By the General A,-
sens5Ly Of the State Of 14rkansas, That il shall
Lot be lawful for any person persons to sell
any ardent spirits or vinous liquors, within
two miles of the Paracli. Ia Academy.
SEC = BE IL further enGcted, That for each
AMI every violation of this Act the offender
or offenders shall be punished by presentiment
or indictment and upon conviction shall be
fined not less than hundred nor more than
five hundred dollars for each offence
SEC. g. BE IL further enacted, That this act
take effect from and after L. passage.
Approved November 18th, 1867.
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21

FROM New ORLEANS We have been
furnished with files Of New Orleans papers
a. late as 22d ult. Major general Banks
assumed command of this State and Texas
on the 18th ult The number of troops
that arrived with him number about II, 600
He has an immense staff, numbering twen-
y-two. With him arrived major-general
G. c. Augur, with staff of pine, brig
adier-geueral G. Grover, with him staff
of Eve; and though last, not least, brigadisr-
general A. J. Hamilton, late Jack Hamil-
ton, of Texas with . staff Of three.
Con- Banks comes OUT with regular good
old fashioned fourth Of July address, and
if he sticks to what he says, rather hard
thing for yankee, he will be quite an i'm
provement on Butler. He has issued or
ders staying all seizures. and stopping all
sales of property for the present. A fur
Their delay has also be IN granted those who
have taken the oath Of enmity, giving them
ten days more to fix for their departure.
Alexandria Dem.
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ROCKY COMFORT
NM|',,s;,'N\N y u g.,

THIS INSTITUTION WILL BE REOPENED
i fDeo uolente,) on the Second Monday in
September next, for session of twenty weeks.
under the supervision of Rev. De. v. STAPLE
TON, assisted by corps of teachers, who
have by long experience proved their ability
to discharge every duty, incumbent on them
in their respective departments
Said Institution is for the reception of pupils
of both sexes, and such teachers are engaged
that every department of Classical, Mathe-
NAUTICAL and Literary education will be prompt
iy attended to. In ladies' department, French
will be taught by the Principal, and Music,
Drawing, Painting, &C., by an experienced
teacher.
Fer further particulars, terms, &c., see
circulars, or apply to the Principal
De V. STAPLETON.
Rocky Comfort, Ark, Aug. Is, 1862 (32-1O
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Wagons Wanted.

WANTED Immediately at this Post, Twenty
'! good, substantial Six-Mule WAGONS,
with Harness complete. Liberal cash PRICES
paid.
GEO. TAYLOR,
Capt. & A. Q. NJ. c. 8. A.
Was hington, Nov. 26, 1862. 45-tf
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E.SG.

We will pav IN cash * cents per dozen for
quart bottles, 80 cents per dozen for pint hot
ties. and - cents per dozen for walls. provided
they are perfectly clean.
MOORE & SMITH.
Nov u, 1892 Al
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21
HANK You FuR THAT WoRD.-

HANK You FuR THAT WoRD.-
Messrs Geo. Whipple aod >. 5. Jucelyn,
noted aboliiionists Of the "Uncle Tom"
school, have published mawkish-senti-
meutai card in the N. Y. Tribune, des-
criblng the sufferings at Norfolk Of the
slaves, who have escaped or teen torn from
their homes and collected there; and ap
pealing to the charities of the Northern
people for assistance. Whcreupon the
n. Y. Express becomes disguised, and lets
fly the f,llowing Cuiee is by no means
sweet SAVIOUR in the nostrils Of the
friends Of universal freedom, especially
when lie begins to cost. We are glad to
see, he abolltlonists gettI-g the rap over
the knuckles &C home, aud confidently ex-
pcct that the Express, losing hope of re-
construction. will see before long another
means Of stopping the misery" BY sem
ding home the poor creatures, and let
ting their masters take care of them, with
out further mclestation in the future
under their own laws aud constitutions
These "tattered and shoeless" negroes
destitute of decent clothing" sleeping
on hard boards bricks or ground" with
out pallet Or scarcely a rag "a cover
them- IL must tie rem IN bered, were once
II happy, cuntenTed Virginia homes, with
a. many comforts ~ the laboring classes
have 10 any state If society; and it must
be remembered, TOO, that, in order 10 re
duce'them TO misery, some two hundred
thous aud white soldiers are now in Fir-
GINA -''sleepIng ou hard boards, too, on
''the bricks" or on "the ground" with
out pail t, and often with but blanket
to cover Them. For these human niser.
les, the Nhipples aud the Jocelyns are
responsible frJn the start Thou art the
man, Whipple; thou art the man Jocelyn,
who started this gi-a, tic humsn misery.
But humanity now calls uprn As 10 aid you
The first hanicne act b % stop reducing
more negroes % this degradation Of mis-
cry; the ncxi, ID avert tue war, by remo-
viIg the cause 81 u, or prDvVcations for It,
"Tne Constitution as 1t is, aud the Union
a. il was, will at oncs re-cloti e all thes e
miserable black., aud send home every
soidIer now in virginia to his happy home
ard family ". T. Express.
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21
AN ACT to amend the Patrol Laws.

SECTION. l. BE IL enacted By The General IN
sensJiy Of the State Of Arkansas, That for a.. d
during the continuance of the existing war,
all able bodied white male inhabitants Of this
State between forty and sixty years Of age.
shall be subject to perform the duty of patrols
when appointed by the proper authorities un-
der the existing laws.
SEC. :. Be IL further enacted, That all per-
sons within the ages aforesaid, not otherwise
exempted, shall be liable to read duty under
the same regulations as now provided by law
for persons between the ages Of sixteen and
forty-fvo years
8. That this acs take effect from and after
its passage.
Approved Nov. 2Sth. 1862.
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21
Az ACT to Regulate Prnceedinr. mi

Chapter 10 of the Digest.
SECTION |. Be IL enacted By the General A..
sen'bty Of The State Of Arkansas, That DEGREES
Of confirmation rendered after the passage Of
this act, under he'provisions Of chapter one
hundred and seventy, of the Digest shall be
void rs against the owner or owners Of the
land to which the title is confirmed, at the time
the same was sold, and all persons claiming
title thereto under him, her or them, unless
such parties are made defendants TO the petit
ton for confirmation, by name, and il residen Is
OF the county actusli y served with notice, OF
ifnon-residents, notified as provided'by section
two of said chapter.
SEC. 2. BE IL further enacted That this &C,
be in force from and after is passage.
Approved Nov. 18th, 1862.
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21
NOTICE.

'NHE copartnership of LIGON KENT is
- this day dissolved by mutual consent
VIM. w. Lyon will receive all debts due said
hrm, and will pay all Indebtedness of the firm.
W. W. LIGON,
J. II. KENT.
Richmond, Ark, Dee 80, 1862.
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21
AN ACT to Amend an Act to Facilitate ,hs
Circulation Of the Arkansas War Bonds AMI
Traaanrr Warrnnts -

SECTION i. BE IL enacted 5y The General a.
senibly Of The State Of Arkansas. That ssct;op
three Of said Act passed November 18th ls6l
be, and the same is hereby amended. 40 ~ ~
authorize Common School COMMISSIONS. anJ
Internal Improvement Commissioners To 70
celve Confederate Money in payment of debts
due or to become due the respective Fund,
over which they have control. N
Approved November 10Th, 1862.
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21

AN ACT to Further Extend the Provisions of
An Act Concerning the Cultivation Of Cot
ton, Approved March 2lst, 1862.
SECTION l. Be IL enacted by the General As
sembly Of the STATE of Arkansas, That the Provis-
ions of the above recited Act, be and are here
by extended and to remain in full force and
effect, till such time as the Governor shall
think fit to suspend the same by proclama-
ton, who is hereby authorized to do 30, whom,
in his Judgment, such proclamation is thought
prudent and necessary.
SEC. 2. Be IL further enacted, That tn
Act be id force from and after its passage.
Approved Nov 10th, 1862.
AN ACT to Suspend the Revenue Laws Of thi.
State and fer other purposes.
SEcrIoS l. BE d enacted By The General As
sena5ly Of the State Of Arkansas, That all law
and parts Of laws now in force in this Stat,
authorizing any sheriff or other person I.
levy or collect any State tax be and the sam,
are hereby suspended until otherwise provided
by law; Provided, Nothing herein CONTAINED
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21

q AT this establishment we have on n
" hand the largest and most complete II
IA Stock to he found at this time in the ia
Southwest. of the following articles:
Drugs. Medicines, Chemicals Paints. (hoth
in oil and water Ltharyc White Zinc
Red and Black Led. Window Glass.
Putty, Rosin, Lamp Black. Venetian
Red. Spanish Brown. Red or Bra zil
Wood, British LuStre or stovr
Polish. Black Sand Spanish
Whiting. Plaster or Paris
Shaving. Hacking Hat
Coat Hair. Comb. Paint
Whitcwash Brushes,
Fiavoring Extracts. Spice. Cloves. Mace,
Nutmegs, Cinnamon, Arrow Root. Sage,
Tapioca, Pear Barley. Iceland Moss.
Gelatin or lsinglnss. Purgative. Tonic
and Ague Pills. Sarsaparila, Mrs.
$. A. Aliens Hair Restorer,
School Books. &c
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Richmond, Ark, Dee. 80, 1862.

.. n. kENr is my authorized agent to trans
ACT any business connected with said frm Of
Lyon Kent during my absence
W. W. LIGON.
Richmond, Ark, Dec. 80. 1862. STA
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21
NOTICE..

VIE undersigned offers his services to the
L public in obtaining Deeds from the State
OF Arkansas for Lands sold by the Federal
u"Vernment prior to 9Th May. 1861. and not
patented up to THAI time. Also, Deeds for
Swamp Land entries made either with Scrip or
Money.
THOS. HI. SIMMS
n. B.-Always found at the Register Office.
Washington, Jan 4, 1862. 52-tf
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21

Cotton cards are now being maze at the psn-
itsntiary in Ca, At the rate Of 30 pair per das
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21
An xCT to Prevent the Issuing of Executions

AN ACT TO Prevent the Issuing of Executions
SECTION |. Be ii enacted By the General As
senlbiy Of the State Of Arkansas, That Section
seven If an Act approved the 18th day of No
vember, 1861, entitled IAN Act to facilitate
the circulation Of Arkansas War Bonds and
Treasury Warrants" be continued, and remain
IA full force and effect until twelve months
after the ratification Of peace between the
United States Of America ami the Confederate
States; ProUided, That nothing herein contain
Ell shall prevent execution " sale under ex-
listing laws in regard to shinplasters Or change
tickets, or the collection OF road fines under
existing laws; ProUided FURTHER That nothing
herein contained shall be so construed as to pre-,
vent the collection of the interest on estates
tor the education and support Of minors as now
provided by law; that all suits in law or
equity new pending, or heraiter to be COM
menced III any of the Courts Of this Estate,
shall be continued until after tie ratification
Of peace between the United States and the
Confederate States. ~-,
Approved December 1t. 1862.
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21

An ACT or the Relief Of the Louisiana, Texas
and ARKANSAS Navigation Company.
StcTioS j. lie u enacted by the General As
s'h'bfy Of ne >icne # -4rtGnsds That the pro-
VISIONS of AN act of the General Assembly. in
cooperating tie Louisiana, Texas, and Ark
,hsHs Nnvi-ai'on Company, approved 10th
January, 1893. ne 80 extended rs to give said
Company until three years after the ratifca-
ti-n al treaty tofl peace between the United
States aud the Confederate States Of America,
to complete the work as contemplated in am
by said act.
Sic. =. That this act shall take effect aud
be III force from and after il passage.
Approved December |, 1867
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21

shall be SO construed as 10 prevent any collec-
tor from paying into the State Treasury any
taxes now in the hands Of such collector, or TO
release any such collector or his securities
from any penalty now imposed on them oy law
for failing or refusing TO pay into the state
Treasury any State Revenue now in the hands
of such collector.
SEC 2. BE IL further enacted. That, to pay
the expenses OF the Government or any ap-
preparation out of the State Treasury now,
or hereafter to be be made, it shall be the
duty of the Auditor of Public Accounts TO draw
his warrant the State Treasurer, upon
which Treasury Warrants shall be issued,
without interest, which Treasury Warrants
shall be received in payment Of any money
due, which may hereafter be due the State,
and in payment for any lands belonging to the
State, when the same shall be offered for sale
or entry rL Z
Approved December 1T, 1862.
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21
Situation Wanted.

NGTECE.--M essrs w. L. Britt 4 l. aac
Lawrence are my authorized agents for the
of business. Persons indebted to
me. or having open accounts. will please make
settlements with them.
J. S. BRITT.
Washington, Oct. e, 1862. 4U-tf
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21

AN ACT toNRevive and put in Force an Act
Passed at the last Regular Session Of the
General Assembly Of the State OF Arkan sas,
Entitled An Act TO Defend and Protect the
Interests Of the State Of Arkansas in the
Swamp and Overlooked Land Grant," Ap-
proved January 18th, 1861.
SECTION 4. Be IL enacted BIZ The General A.
senabty Of the State Of Arkansds, That the above
recited Act be and the same j. hereby revived
and put in full force aud effect for the period
Of five years from the passage Of this act;
ana that this act take effect and be in force
from its passage.
Approyed December Ist 1862
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AN ACT to Amend the Revenue Laws Of the

AN ACT % Amend the REVENUE Laws Of the
State Of Arkansas.
SECTION /. BE Is enacted By the General As
seHnbky Of the State Of Arkansas, That 50 much
of Section seventeen Of the Revenue Laws Of
the State as requires that no lands shall be
valued at less price per acre than three dol
lars. be and the same is hereby repealed.
SEC. 2. Be 1t further enacted, That this law
take effect and be in force from and after its
passage.
Approved November Goth, 1862.
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21

NOTICE..
w W. ANDREWS holds my power of at
w torney, and will transact any business
tor me during my absence.
H. GARDES
Washington, Ark, Dec. 20, 1862. f,
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AN ACT to Protect the Interests and Rights Of
Persons Holding Certificates Of Presumption
TO any Of the Swamp ard Overlooked Lands
of this State
SECTION l. lie 1t enacted by the General As
sen'oiy Of The State Of Arkansas, That the pro-
vi-ions of an act, entitled, An act to ProhI bit
the Further Sale of the Public Lands of this
State; and for ether purposes" approved Zlst
March, 1862, be extended in all its provisions
aud apply To AL persons holding certificates of
prc-emp'ion, TO any Of the swamp and over
flowed lands of this State; and which certih-
Gates expire by the first day Of January, 1863 (;
and that such pre-emptors shall have the Pc
Rod of three months after the ratification of
peace between the United States and Confed-
crate States, to pay out the same; Prorided,
that ali pre-emptors in the army Of the Confed-
crate States ut the time Of the ratification Of
the treaty of peace, shall have the period of
twelve months thereafter TO pay out their pre-
emptions.
SEC. z. That this act shall have full force
and effect, without any further action on the
part of the State officers on the certificates /;
and shall take effect and be in force from and
alter its passage.
Approved Nov. %, 1862.
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21

AN ACT to Suspend the Statute Of Limita-
ton in Certain Cases.
SECTION |. BE IL enacted By the General A.
Hmbly Of the State Of Arkansas, That the
Statute of Limitation shall be suspended on
anv debt the collection Of which is now sus-
pended by law, any law tothe contrary notwith-
standing
SEE. =. This Act to be in force from and
afteri:s passage.
Approved December LIST, 1862.
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-01-21

AN ACT Supplemental to An Act to Suspend
the Revenue Laws of this State.
SECTION |. BE IL enacted by the General As
senrbty of The State Of Arkansas, That. nothing
contained In the Act entitled IAN Act to sus-
pend the Revenge Laws of this State, and for
other purposes" passed at the present session
Of the Legislature, shall be 50 construed As to
prevent the Collectors Of the several Counties
in this State from collecting the State taxes
for the year 1861, or any previous year, or any
balance due thereon TO the State or to the col
lector in accordance with the laws then in force.
SEC. 2. Be tt further enacted, That the Audit
or is hereby authorized to draw his warrant on
the Treasurer in favor of the several Assessors
Of this State, whose assessment has been or
may hereafter be filed according to law for the
amount due them respectively for such assess
ment for the year 1862
"a pprovsd December LIST. 1852.
AN ACT Supplementary to An Act Entitled
can Act Authorizing the Issue Of Treasury
Warrants of Various Denominations" pass
ed at the Present Session Of the General
Assembly.
SECTION i. Be IL enacted By the Geaeral As
seznbly Of the State Of arkansas, That payments
under an Act for the relief Of INDECENT fami-
lier shall not be delayed because the bills q
denominations less than one dollar are not pre-
pared, but the payments may be made in bills
of one dollar and upwards, until bills Of q less
size can be prepared.
SEC. 2. Be Il further enacted, That this act
take effect and be in force from and after it
passage.
Approved Dec. J, 1862,
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Jan. Z, 1868.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-06-13
FESTIVAL AND FAIR.

the UNION AID SOCIETY of West Ottawa, Es.,
Utica, SO I:h WalIam, and West Dayton. propose 10
ho.d on SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE .U,h,
Straw berry Festival,
and FANCY PAIR, 4; thu St. avn School House, Dist
No. ], miles west OF Otis~a and cast II Utica.
The Society a. rsanE-I abou. three months ago
and is auxiliary OF the La Sale County Soldiers
AID Society. II has already accomplished con.idera
be, Ard nos feeling anIou. TO i" more FOR our sick
and wounded soldiers At Neutrality-suspicious. brave ives
tern nenre design TO get up something pleasant; fo'
the friends at home, and thus give all casce to con-
tribute something to the good cause. WHIST more "a
vorabe opportunity than this, lille partssinG IL
dividually OF the good tnings-Sra-eerries and real
Cream, Ice Cream, lie monade, Cake, tci for slight
charge. an purchasing useful fancy articles and
aoxers you will collectively be giving the society tbs
means OF relieving many aching head, fractured
lab and dyin. soldier. Come one-esrne all, and
come e.rly-say o'clock. again. we pray you, leave
your pIows and shops, -gers and come up TO 'he
work like and women. Let not she spirit OF 10
shame that OF 'Gs. lie: IS have good social true
feast and clear conscienc good name when Var
has spread his winEs, and loved oaes RETURN and
pc ace and prosperity again bless Us.
In behal; OF the SO eiety.
ExxA d. Armstrong, Sey.