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Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

REPORT ABOUT MEMPHIs.-For the last week
cur citizens have been kept on the g.i v,pe, by
continued rumors Of the Ia King Of Memphis by
Van Dorm. The thing - incredible in itself
and sustained by authentic account. We
are very well content with the deeds of our
glorious cavalry in Tennessee without attribu-
ting to them any fabulous achievements.
The whole thing is doubtless b ased upon an
affair recounted in the Memphis Argus Of the
23d ult 1t does very well Of itself. but there
is no reason to suppose that Van Dorn was
about there. The Federal account il a. follows.
Evidently the Confederates are unwholesomely
thick in that region, and the Memphis inya-
ders had better be scared:
Saturday night a company Of guerrilas
mot regular cavalry appeared On Wolf River
two or three miles from the city. They were
in command of Capt. Burrows, formerly a min
lister Of the Cumberland Presbyterian church.
bat who. for the last six months. has been en-
gagged with his present company ia cotton
bur ing and ''sleshing" about generally. His
company are guerrillas, in the generally ar
copied sense OF the term, and, we understand
not regularly in the Confederate service, nor AZ
such recognized Nv il. They have been opera
ting during the past two or three months il
III. northern TOrti- n W this county, linton
AID Fayctte.
Early Sunday morning they arrived AT the
fair grounds and durug the forenoon Y squad
entered the upper portion MI unr northern
suburb. Chelsea creating considerable excite
mem. They came IVY tie Raleigh road ana
remained a couple uf hours. a small whisky
shop attracted th-r attention, aul finding
means 10 enter, they helped themselves to
quantity Of tobacco, anu a liberia share NJ
chain lightning Iii ANY provisions came i'm
their way, they doubtless appropriated them.
We are informed THAT 40 Or 30 head WI cattle
were driven before them On their return ~ tile
main force. 1t was reported that thet remov-
Ell L. 5. dag from tie residence 81 a German
citizen in the neighborhooi and substitutes d
Confederate banner. Ii so, ii remained there
only for "A short time.
1he squad finally left, and the whole comIa-
ny are reported to have spent the night three
or four miles from the city. Nothing was
heard Of their whereabouts yesterday. and we
presume they moved off toward Raleigh.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

NORTHERN lTEMs.-On the 9Th inst,
an attempt was made to mob the Rev.
Henry Ward Beecher, in New Jersey.
1t is reported that Halleck and Staun-
ton have had a personal rencontre
Vallandigham has been serenaded in
New York. He said if the Constitu>
ton was tram pied under foot much long.
er, the guillotine would be used against
traitors.
The Northern Congress has shamefully
endorsed Gen Butler. 1t has voted hin
resolution of thanks, by eighty-eight tt
twenty two; and it is rumored that h
will be returned to New Orleans. The
expiring Republican Congress, seems t.
DEFY humanity and God.
The New York World, of the 9th, say:
that Burnside has resigned, aud tha
Hooker takes command
The Federals stole Washington's vii
from Fairfax Courthouse and we learn
it has been sold to the British Museum
Think of that. Making merchandise Of
such relic! The reason those fellows
are Christians, is, because Revelations
speaks of the heavenly city as paved with
gold. 1t strikes their suit!
Gold in New York, on the 9th, was
quoted at 1856
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
From VIRGINIA.

Richmond, Jan. 1.-THE central train
brought down % Yankee prisoners cap
tured in Hardy county, Ky, BY Imboden's
Rangers, aud the Federal Sheriff Of Bar
bour county, Lincolnite dog who has
been aiding the Federals to execute the
order, eXacting contributions from loyal
citizens for the support of the Yankee ar
my. The particulars Of this important cap
ture have not transpired.
About one hundred Yankee prisoners
have taken the oath of allegiance and
commenced work in our foundrys. A for
eigu correspon dent Of an Abolition paper,
says Droun del Hugs has resigned, aud it
is reported the French Cabinet have aban-
doned all intervention.
A large number of women and children,
refugees, who came by flag Of truce boat,
arrived in Richmond. They expect
peace shortly. Tie wife and children Of
John Ross the Indian chief, were among
hem
The Emancipation proclamation is
working its results at Norfolk; slaves are
becoming worthless, insole1t and impu-
dent, ana owners are imprisoned when
they chastise them.
Petersburg, Jan. l2.-Gen Pryor en-
countered Dodge's mounted rihemen, 5
miles from Suffolk, with companies of
cavalry; routed them intiIcting considera
bic loss Learning that 1900 Abolition
lists were at Carssville, Gen. Pryor pushed
cross to intercept them: on bis approach
they fed and escaped.
Ga the 18th, nine Senators aud fifty
three representatives, appeared. No quo
run Of Congress present. For the va
cant seat IN the Senate from Virginia,
Gen. Floyd, Judge Allen, Chas, w
Russell, aud w. q Reeves are spok IN of
The following glorious news appears 10.
the Monroe Register Of the 10th. 1t may
possibly be true but we are not sanguine.
A private letter has been received sta
ting that the Matches Courier. contains d
despatch, that Gen Lee has gained an
other glorious victory as Frederlcks burg,
Va.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

LOUISIANA LEGIsLATURE.-This body, which
lately adjourned to meet in Shreveport
next May. passed many important acts, inter
esting to the public in South Arkansas.
\ mi itia act calls out all males residir 2 in
the State, temporarily or permanently, be-
tween the ages of 10 aud 30 years. The Ex-
eeutive, Legislative. and Judiciary officers
together with preachers and physicians Of
years practice are exempt. Major General
was created, and under the act Col W. " Al
len appointed by the Governor. General
Pratt, Col. Randolph, and Col. VI K were cleo
ted Brig der Generals b, joint ballot. Tie
Governor. together with the above named OIL
GERS. compose a Military Board. authorized u
establish rules AMI regulations for the organ
ization of the Militia. A volunteer bill was
also passed for the State service. Ii gives 20
each volunteer a bounty Of fifty dollars. ami so
acres Of land, and .ixteen dollars per month
paw. Volunteers AID the militia elect their
own officers, and the Governor is not authorized
to transfer them to the Confederate service.
A Consumption of one-half the slaves. for
military purposes, was authorized. 1t is pro
yided that the owners shall receive compensa-
ton at the rate of one dollar per day, and the
appraised value of any slave that may be lost.
For tie relief of the families of soldiers ten
dollars per month Is awarded to each wife or
mother, and five dollars per month to each
child, brother or sister, under II years ofage,
or other relatives dependent on the soldier
for support The whole amount Of appropri-
ations made for different purposes, is $50,
900. 900
All property confscations under Lincolns
Government are declared void. No public
acts Ct any officer who has taken the oath of
allegiance to the United States, are to be re
Gel we'd in evidence in any Court in the State.
All forced sales for taxes IN New Orleans
other Parishes, whilst in possession of the en-
envy, are declared void. Compulsory collection
of all State taxes is suspended uutil February,
1864 All prescription laws (Which resemble
our Statutes of Limtations,) are suspended
during the war.
Bills were also before the Legislature to
withdraw al public lands from sale, to make
Confederate bon Is receivable for State. Parish
and Municipal taxes, aad to regulate the price
of salt under severe penalties, but failed to
pass both houses
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

--LATEST NEws.-Capt. Elijah Ferguson,
Enrolling Officer for this county, returned
list Monday night from Camden, and
makes a publication to conscripts, in this
paper, to which we invite attention.
He reports having seen a Vicksburg
Wing, (of the 18th, he thi ks which
contained dispatch from Gen. Bragg,
to the effect that Gen. Wheeler had cap
tured four Of the enemys transports OF
the Cumberland river He burned three
of them, aud parOled the other, to carry
off the prisoners Meanwhile he was at
tackled by Federal gunboat and cap
tured that also Our readers may rely
upon this information, implicitly.
Capt. Ferguson also saw in the Arka-
delphia Journal, telegraphic dispatch
from Little Rock, to the effect that Bragg
had again given battle to RosecraUz, and
defeated him, capturing eighty pieces of
cannon. We hardly think this probable.
although there is no doubt of the dispatch
having been sent. We also saw Con Mon
day. traveller from Arkadelphia, who
had seen dispatch to the effect that five
of the Northern States bad recalled their
troops from the army.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
ARKANSAS PoSr.-We learn from PEI

ARKANSAS PoST-We learn from per-
sons who were in the fight at the Post.
that the statement we maze last week IN
regard to 1t, was erroneous Instead Ui
our evacuat NJ and falling back on Pine
Bluff, as stated, between 5000 and 4 600
prisoners were surrendered, and we lost
near 500 10 killed and wounded The
enemy's loss, however, is stated to be
$500 or 5000 ia killed aud wounded -
Our force there Is said to have been I 500.
That of the enemy amounted tn, some say,
$4,000, while others estimate it at 80 600;
but taking even the smallest estimate our
tr, ops lehaved most noby. Ths fight be-
gan on Friday evening, and lasted until
Sunday evening Ourtroops wUulu prob
ably have held out until reiufurcemcnts
reached them, if the Fort had NOT been
rend red untenable, by firing shells into
the bank under their guns causing it 20
cave and fall, and the walls aud guns witt
it. Our men were shielded BY rife pits,
aud many of them armed with double bar
rel guns, which at short range Is the most
effective weapon that can be used; this
accounts for the great disparity Ia the
numbers killed and wounded on each side.
1t is supposed tina. some five hundred Of
our men escaped by swimming the bayou
in the rear OF our columns. We would
like for some gentleman who was engaged
in the fight, to give Us a detailed descrip-
ton for publication .- Camden Herald.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
AnTrTtNT sND TNsPEcTnH GrSFF,r-. Nrrr-s
Richmond. w.. November -. l-ra.
f-fDCT1' Orders W oG


tc-rHlln gantS NJ onsrrfrf- vii ran.. ~
-".in~fHg erirr IN tr rHktshr1 nv ~ rra.t
ever rings. i'm ? -nsIeisht run.h-r n rersr4-
p"rs iE -arl State of til C0uf,drrac-. 70 ~
-nre ~ reaching crrrv uart of the c1r-r-~.
N AIT commissioned officers anil enlisted
men, who ~ nov absent from rhe'- commands
from any other cause than a-rnai disability or
tniF under orders from the Secretary n Var.
or FROM = cir department commander. vii =
turn III their cnmmsnds vithoaf delay
II. Commissioned officers failing On comply
With the provisions Of the foregoing r7ra-
Graph. within reasonable length ~ time.
DID no case ~ ere ei twenty laws after The
publication nj This Order. shall ne dropped
from the rolls q the army IN disgrace. ana
rl,eir names he fun ishel ~ the CrrrmanlAnt of
Consrrinfs fer enrolment in the ranks
III At enlisted mon Who ri - comply
with the provisions # paragraph |. Or this
Order. within ~ reasonable length nj time.
shall BE- eonsi tered deserters. and tresiel Sc
coriingly: their names 10 ne furnished IT, The
cn1nmhf dant Of con~rrir-< in their Stafe-- for
publication or snch other action may %
deemed most efficacious
~ In order &C. furnish Tho mrst efficient
cooperation Of all concerned 10 carry this or
der into immediate effect department com
manders are directed to require from the com
handing officer of each sep rate c0mmand, IL
their departments. . prompt report - me
names ~ sll commissioned officers and enlisted
men now absent from their commands. These
reports must state in eaah case the cause ef
absence; and any regiment. battalion or com
pAnT commander. who shall neglect 10 fur
nish shch report, or shall knowingly be guilt,
OF concealing any case Of unauthorized ae-
sence- shall on conviction thereof. be sunms-
rily dismissed
v Under che provisions or tie % clause Of
paragraph H. IF General Orders No. 81 com
missioned officers and privates who are ineapA-
bic Of bearing arms in consequence Of wounds
received in battle, bnt who are otherwise fit
tor service. are required. if not otherwise as
signed 20 report 70 the nearest commandant Of
conscripts in their respective States who viii,
il they are fitted for such duty. assign them 70
the collection Of stragglers and the enforce
ment OF the provisions Of this Order. with ful
powers 10 call on the nearest military author
ity for such assistance as may be Necessary
thereto.
vi Officers Of the Quartermaster's Depart
ment charged with payment Of troops, are
hereby directed not to pay any commissioner
officer, non commissioned officer private
who does not furnish sufficient evidence that
he Il not liable 70 the penalties Of the forego,
ing order. Any discussing officer who shali
make payment in violation Of this Order shil
b. liable on his bond for the amount q sueh
payment.
BY order: s. COOPER.
5l:iw Adiutant ami Inspector Genera.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

From GALVESTON Gen. McGruder
has issued proclamation, declaring the
blockade broken, and the port of Gal
weston open to the world. The following
is from the Houston Telegraph Of the
l4th
1t is reported tina, firing was heard in
the Gulf, off Galveston, on Saturday
night, fer two hours. 1t seemed to be
twenty miles distant. The flashing was
distinctly seen The firing sounded like
successive broadsides. 1t is the opinion
of all who heard it, that there was naval
engagement of some kind or other.
We are creditly informed that two Of
the Federal steamers engaged in the bait
tie OF Galveston, sunk after they got out
to sea. Out Of the seven steamers en-
gagged, one was captured and three de-
stroyed, leaving but three that got of.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

ROBBERY AND HAEGING.-The usually quiet
and law abiding county of Pike has been late
ly the theater of some events which must give
pain to all lovers of their country. A band
of deserters, disafected persons, and turbu.
lent characters, assembled on the upper
part of the Little Missouri, and entrenched
themselves III camp to defy the law and the
military authorities. Two connected
with them, name Greer and Clark, about ten
days ago, attacked a man travelling with a
wagon and negro man. They robbed him of
his negro, wagon a nd team, and they sup
posed, all his money; made him get upon his
knees, shot him in the back of the neck and
left him for dead. Fortunately the man lived,
and perhaps will recover. number of citi-
zens collected, and attacked their camp, routed
them, and ca ptured and hung Greer and Clark
Since then rumors have reached town that the
outlaws had re-assembled in great force, but
We hope they are exaggerated.
We pi; Y those misguided men amongst them,
who are misled, but have no sympathy for the
thieves and robbers, and hope they may be
brought to speedy punishment. How much
better woulIit be tor them to peril their lives
in the service Of their country.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
Thomas J. Worsham, Dctsadant)
John j. Bizzel, Plaintiff,

AiIVHi'tr - " ~ sti'a4lls s<f-fFftNft'at
THIS day came the plaintiff. w attorney.
and il appearing TO the court that the de-
fenhant i'm this cause has not bern served with
the writ Of attachment in this cause: il further
appearing that the property Of the defendant
has been taken under said writ. upon motion
# the plaintiff il is ordered hy the court that
the said defendant be notified If the pending
of this suit, the same being founded upon a
note in writing Bearing date the 18th dav Of
February, IS60. for the sum Of two hundred
dollars due and payable TO the said plaintiff
on th- first day Of March, 1861, and bearing
interest At the rate Of ten per cent. per annurn
from maturity until paid. and that the property
IN be attached shall be sold TO satisfy the same
The said defendant is therefore hereby mott
led to be and appear before the third
day of the next term of this court. nj a court
e. he holden ut the courthouse IN the county
Of Sewer on the first Monday sitter the fourth
MONDAY Of February next, or judgment will
he rendered against him and his property sold
to satisfy the same and il is further ordered
that copy Of this order be published III tn.
Washington Telegraph, a newspaper published
in the State of Arkansas for two successive
weeks, the last insertion TO be at least thirty
days before the next term Of this court. and
that this cause be continued.
A true copy from the record.
Teste: W. J. benson, Clerk
%
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

THE ALABAMA The Liverpool jour
nal of cOmmerce confirms sn order to the
British agents at the various West India
Islands, II at if rhe Alabama enters their
ports, to prohibit her from coaling or ia
king in provisions: that she be ordered to
depart at once.
The order further states that Captain
Semmes be informed that after notice,
should he destroy any merchandise con
signed to British merchants in neutral
ships, Her Majesty's Govern ment will
take steps to destroy his vessel.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

n9rSince our last, long and continued rains
have kent up the water courses. and no mails
have reached us from Little Rock for near
three weeks The Eastern Mail of Monday
night brought US series of Vicksburg papers
from tie 9th to the 11th, and Monroe Reg
lister of the GOTH In addition to these We are
Indebted to Adj't J P Erwin of Prices army,
for a bundle of numbers of the Memphis APP
peal up to the 9Th. sent to us through our
young friend 1t. Winfrey, of Lewisvlls, who
is now there on visit. We are glad to hear
that Winfrey is well and hope TO meet him
before his return.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

FALSE RUMoR.-It is currently re-
ported that our fellow citizen, Gen. Nc
Nair, was killed at Murfreesboro We
notice the report to correct it. We have
heard through the papers, that an old
friend of Our youth, and one of the scions
of an old Tennessee family, Col. Frank
NcNairy, of Choatham's staff, fell that
day But we hope this, too. is mistake.
There is not the slightest reason to
suppose that Gen. -MeNair is hut.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
Pu bile Meeting.

A meeting Of the citizens of Hampstead
county, Ark, was held in the court house on
Monday, the eth inst, to express their senti-
ments in regard to the conduct of certain citi-
zens Of the county who refuse TO take Confede-
rate money III payment Of debts due them, aud
for any commodities they have for sale. Col.
J. K. Eakin was called 70 the chair. and in
brief and appropriate address, expressed the
object of the meeting. DIR. ]. 5. burt was ap-
pointed secretary when, on motion, the fol-
lowing gentlemen were appointed a committee
to draft preamble and resolutions expressive
of the views of the meeting, viz: Dr. Il. p Jett.
Hon. ~ 7. Holt, Col. McFadden II. L. Burt
and A. T. BeIler.
During the absence Of the committee, Co.
". X Patterson and Gen. E. W. CAN'T. being
called on, delivere brief but patriotic adj
dresses to the meeting.
The committee repor ted the following pre-
amble aud resolutions:
Whereas, there is an effort being made by a
fewAitizens devoid Of patriotism to depreciate
confederate money as circulating medium to
answer their own selfish ends. Therefore.
BE it resolved, That we, individually and
collectively, use our best exertions to sustain
and uphold such currency
Resolved, That we discountenance and frown
any man as dishonest and unpatriotic who,
in the hour Of his country's peril, refuses
to take said money for any commodity he may
have to sell, OF for debts due him.
Resolved, That will hold these merciless
spectators who would build up their fortunes
from the ills of our distressed and bleeding
country and her bereayed and mourning chill
dreu a. traitors aud enemies 10 their country,
to freed I'M and humanity.
The preamble and resolutions were reported
and passed unanim ousy. except the Sd reso-
luton, which opposed by a minority Of the
committee on account of the spirit and language
Of the resolution. After some discussion, the
resolution was passed by majority Of the
meeting.
JNO. r. EAKIN, Chm.
j. i. BURT, Sec.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

ESEvEN abolition prisoners passed
through our city on the 9th inst, on their
way to Little Rock They were captured
in the Mississippi bott ON. between Monroe
and the river. They say that the privates
in Lincoln's army are all tired of the war,
aud admit that negroes are better off, and
more kindly t;eated in the South, as far
as they are able tojudge, than at the North.
Herald Camden.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

How To Color THREAD. q
lump OF beeswax by mixing into it while
IN melted state enough of SCOT to make
irperfectly black. When cold it is ready for
use. By drawing white thread of cotton
or silk over this twice, YOU will have
gray thread. and by repeating it you will
have 1t black and good enough for nearly
every purpose.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

II OST in the streets of Washington, on the
IL 18th inst, a small POCKET BOOK. con
taining about Fifty -four Dollars in Confederate
money. The finder will be literally rewarded
by leaving it at this Office.
Washington, Jan. 81, 1862.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

EGy- Letters for Bragg's army, left at the
Office of Gen. E. W. CAN'T before the 18th
inst, will be carried. He will leave about
that time.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
sSs- The Federals made an attach On

sT The Federals made an attack on
our breastworks on the Atchafalaya, and
were repulsed, with a loss of only ten
men on our side: the enemy's loss much
greater. When last heard from, we were
pursuing them to their guuboats. Cen
Taylor and staff had left Alexandria,
for the scene of action Cdddo Gazette,
24th inst.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
Notice..
Not ice.

DURING my absence from tho State. A. B.
~ Williams is my duly authorized agent 10
transact MI husine connected with the Estate.
# Jeff. Cot.inEham. and W p. Pitman. M
which an administrator Persons owing said
estates win make payment to him. and when
he has funds he will pay the debts due againsr
them
THOMAS FERRILL.
Washington. Jan. z. 1863. 81 4w
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

Transient advertisements will be inserted
for 81 per square 40 lines, or less for the
first insertion. aud so cents for each subse-
quent insertion
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

zay-See law card of Fl. A. Jones' Esq. Maj.
Jones is a gentleman of education and high
probity He is worthy the confidence of the
public.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
During INV AbSeDc~

IRON Arkansas. Col. John r. Eakin. til,
U editor of the Washington Telegraph. viii
attend to any and all professional business in
the Prpbqte and other Courts Of Hampstead
county, Arkansas. which NAV have been Or
may hereafter be entrusted to nv care and
management.
GRANDSON d. ROFSTnS.
Washington. Dee 81 1862 5n-+
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

FROM MIssoURI.-A Northern des-
patch of the 7th, from Nashville says, a
Coufe derate force of 5000, attacked
Springfield, Mo-, and shelled the town
Dispatches from St. Louis indicate the
probable capture of that place by the Com
federates, with large amount of arms and
ammunition.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

IA Several private acts which appear
amongst the laws, to-day, were set up by
rnistak e We are only authorized to publish
acts Of a public and general nature.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

VNThe steamer LakeCity, with S75. 900
in specie, and number OF stores, was cap
tured on the Mississippi, and is now at
Vicksburg.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
Notice to COnscripts.

T HAVE asked and received permission from
/ Mai. J. 7 Elliott. Commanding 4th Divis-
ion Of Con scripts. to extend the time for persons
liable to enrolment to come up and give IN
their names until the 10th Of February. All
those already enrolled viii be allowed until
that time to render themselves at the rendez-
vous st this place. All those liable to con
scrIptien who fail by that time to report them
selves viii be considered deserters, and
proper means will be taken to enforce orders
| may be found at all times at my office in
Washington between the hours of . A. NJ and
+. Nj.
ELIJAH FERGUSON,
Capt. and En-. Officer for Hampstead Co.