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True Democrat., 1863-04-15
For the True Democrat. Col. Shelby's Missouri Cavalry Brig ade

Thursday, the l2th day of March, was gala day for this brigade. The three regiments com posing it had, for time, been drilling in friend ly competition, and now, in obedience to- Co. Shclby's order, were assembled on trial ot skill in all the intricate and difficult evolutons III com pany and battalion.
 The day was delightful. sweet south wind had blown all the night before from the land ot roses, and early spring had laid her young brow upon the roseate sky, uncurled her azure hair up on the budding trees, and walked upon the waking earth with tread soft as angel footballs on some velvet floor. By ten o'clock the wide and level field, selected for the purpose began to be rapid Iv filled, and as the stern and veteran regiments came marching from the surrounding woods, and debouched upon the plain, with the glory, and the memory, and the prestige upon their garments Of Coon Creek, and Newtonia, and Cane Hill, and Prairie Grove, and White Springs, and Springfield, and Hartvlle--eyes kindled with battle light;
True Democrat., 1863-04-15
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OFFICE, CHIEF QUARTERM'R,
 DIST. OF ARKANSAS, LITTLE ROCK,

April Jth, I6bJ.) CAPTAIN: It. Gen. Holmes commanding the In dian Territory, orders, that the Quartermaster's Department pay off outstanding claims or certified accounts ONLY follows:
 Ist. To the person in whose name the claim or account is made-that is to the person from whom the articles were purchased, or who rendered the services.
 2d To an agent duly authorized, having writ ten power of attorney to receive the money and re- ceipt in the name of the original holder. Sd. T6'partics holding such accounts endorsed, "trlnsferred to - for value received" which en- dorsemcnt must be signed by the original holder and witnessed.
 have the honor to be, Captain,
 Your obedent' servant,
 JNO. B. BURTON, Maj.
 aud Chief Q. M., ?. C. i.
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aud Chief Q. M., ?. c. 4

TIE WHEAT CRoP.-Our adyices, from all parts of the State in relation to the growing crop of wkeat, are of the most encouraging character.- The federas and jayhawkers have destroyed some fields in the north estern part of the State, and it is charged that a Confederate reg ment pastured their horse in wheat fields ill the northern portion of Arkansas The colonel or officer commanding ought to be held responsible for such misconduct. Men who will do such things are not good soldiers, and in losing their services the country would be 4 aainer. In the north the crop is excellent, and We hope it will be gathered. In the other grain growing portions of the State, accounts very cheering. We give letter from gentleman in Pike county:
 WILTON, ARK, April 8, 1863. Col. JoHNsoN-As many enquiries are made ln regard to our crops of wheat and fruit, and as our soldiers in the army feel some anxiety in this mat ter, I send you the result Of my observations and enquiries as regards the prospect in South western Arkansas and the contiguous portion ot Texas. consider the wheat and fruit now nearly safe from f5o~t. There never has been greater breadth ot fand sown with wheat, and the prospect never was better. If disaster befalls it, the hands at home will scarcely be able to gather the crop. There will be no lack of breadstufs by the lst of June, and We should be devoutly and hunlbly grateful to the Great Being for his munifcent bounties.
 ours truly,
 STERLING GOODRUM. Que point in MT. Goodrum's letter is worthy at tenton, and that is in relation to gathering the crop. In Texas, len. Magruder has assured the people that in localities where the wheat crop is large and there is danger of the people at home not being able to harvest it, that he will detal men, to help them to get it in, where it is practicable to do 80. If our soldiers are not marching at tho time, our military commanders might do the same thing here The soldiers, we feel sure, would take pleasure Tn saving the crop of q widow, or of the family of an abseSt fellow soldier. Moreover, and VIC lay some stress on this point those having nc groes, ought to spare them for several days to gar ner ill the crops of their poorer neighbors This thetshould dc, not as charity, nor as benefit but act of justice to the absent men who arc fighting to protect their property and to enable the slave owner to retain his property. h Hemostead county. and perhaps elsewhere, an Organization has been effected, to do this thing accordinr sb system and make all do share or if the wealtb refuse to lend labor to note them, and we hops to publish them. We believe the planters are gene rally liberal men and will go into this thing with generous earnestness.
True Democrat., 1863-04-15
Epecial Notice.

u E. MURRAY J. A. Daugherty, T. Gnnnlngnam, podf b S ". Shacklet, " CamPpel, IT. D. G., t , ;torm won thai viii be at Rock between the "5th and last of this month and will be truly glad to see you n pelso or hv syents Let urge upon you the importance oI comm wing with my request to meet me, as an anxious to arrange my business to go with my laly
 hr santb If you me- direct your letters to the care of Gen SrITH. Or. Gen. Little Rock -,mo>,
 April Is, 1863. 2.s M. Ahhl'oioN'
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Gimp ncar Little. Rock. April ',

Mr. EDlroR-I suggest that should adopt new character by which to designate our currency. The old dollar mark, now i'll use, is peculiar alone to the currency of our enemy. It was originally the letters U 5. written across the other, from which the present character has been abbreviated or corrupted. Inomnate the letters C. s., written one across the other, by which to characterize the currency of the Confederate States. It is much more elegant than the old one, and is national ill significance
 Very respectfully, W. HICKS.
True Democrat., 1863-04-15
SM1THvILLE, ARK, March 26th,


 EDIroER TRUE DEMOCRAT;
 I write this, not to either hater any person, or to lie, but because what l herein say IS true.- This section of the State gives Gen. Holmes uni ver5al praise for his order authorizing the raising of Captain Dyes independent company of border rangers. This is a company composed of little over one hundred mounted men, raised, as we up rhere understand, to operate in North Arkansas between White and Black rivers, for the purpose of suppressing and keeping down jayhawking, rob bng, stealing, etc. 1 have seen the company ire uiently, and am acquainted with John Dye, its Captain, who IS pafoied prisoner of war, and st Lieutenant Wade, who has been in com mand of the company for several weeks. They are the very men suited for the command of a compa pany organized for such good purposes. Then. their men are generally the first and very best men in the country, men who conduct themselves like gentlemen and good soldiers. Before the or ganization of this company, frequent outrages were committed against the rights of the citizens us well as the good soldiers, who are in the Con- federate service fighting the battles of the war of our independence but since that time you here of none of these outrages. The people left at home here, which are composed of women and children, old men and invaids, feel much safer from wrongs by thieves and robbers than they would in the absence of this most worthy company, and all men, women and children join ill giving praise to this company and to Gen. Holmes for the authority to raise it-tbey do really feel grateful. The ladies at this place presented them with most beautiful flag.
 THIRTY YEARS A CITIZEN OF ARKANSAS.
True Democrat., 1863-04-15

Csy-Wc had the pleasure of a visit from Mir. l. c. Proyines, of the Jackson, Miss. Crisis, who fa vorsd us with bundle of late papers.
True Democrat., 1863-04-15

AIARRTED-At the residence of Mrs. Wilson, Ben ton Saline comfy the 18th March, 1865, by nige Joseph Scott Mir. Q. L. FLETCHER Miss ISABELLA KIRKPATRICK.
 Take her Lindsey, but be faithful,
 And may the bridal vow
 Bc fondly kept and sacred held
 In after years
 Remember 'ti5 common tie
 That binds your grateful hearts;
 'Tis one that only truth shall wear,
 And only death should pat. May their honeymoon long endure. May their pathway through life with gariands of flowers bright the monday sunoems and pure gold; and may their shadows grow less.
True Democrat., 1863-04-15
ADJUTtEr AND INSPECTOR GENfRAIs OFFICE,
FtcRnlon0, MATCH Is, lSb3 Gcneral Ordors. No %.

General Orders, No. 90.
 l. Any employee of government establishmen nt who shall leave such shall not be received other government establishment by contractor under unless |" xblts proper discharge from the employment which he lcrv
 H. Any contractor under the government who shall em poy okman loaying with ut proper discharges ernmfnt establishment the employment of another con- tractor under the government shall be notified that the detailed and concrpts in his employment te their proper officers, report Of the facts to the Chief of Ordnance
 III The orders heretofore given repeated, that scripts or detailed leaving their employment without written pernisso shall be reported to the nearest enro ing officer to be tried and punished as deserters.
True Democrat., 1863-04-15

THAHKs.--W are indebted to Capt. Reed Fetch CT, C. AyIiff, It. Col, tIcdgpeth Serst. o. $. Stuckey and other gentlemen, for late papers,
True Democrat., 1863-04-15
Treasury Notice

OFFICE c. s. DEPosIr.RY
 Little Rock, ArkdaSds,
 April 18th 1865. ! TENREASURY NOTES Of date prior to 1st December 1882 h bearing interest may he funded this oface pur tho acts of Congress dectdG such funding the regulations of the Apartment in bonds bearing eight per interest at any time mp 22d us thereafter such uetes together with those Of subsequent ls Dec, 1869 will be fundsbe per cent. bonds When there bOndt hand certificates will for the amount presented and paid designating the to which they entitled which will be taken m with bonds k bearing date and late of interest," they can be obtained.
 E CROSS
 DepoSitdry.
True Democrat., 1863-04-15
OFFICE CoMMANDANT CoNsCRIPTs,

LtHIe RockI April I4th, 1865. REFORMATION having been received at this office, that enrolling officers have gtanted certificates of exemption to public ferrymen mail contractors post riders and post masters who have not been appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senae all such exemptions illegal are therefore hereby revoked Persons holding such cer cates are rquired report themselves their respective enrolling officers, who will place them in the service at 
 E. F. DANLEY,
 Com'dt Conseripts District Arkansas. April II, 1863. 2t. Washington Telegraph copy
True Democrat., 1863-04-15

- Gen. Sam Houston delivered war speech at Houston, on the 18th ult It is published in the Cexas papers aud universally appiauded.
True Democrat., 1863-04-15

COPY. CONFEDERATE STAfEs OF AMKRCA,
 Quarmaster Generals Office, {
 Richmond, Feb. 1, l663> SIR-In reply to your request o this date, l have to say that your returns to the 3lst January, 1883, have been receivod and it is found that you have accounted for all funds charged you ln this office.
 Respectfully your ob't servt, (Signed) A. c. MYERS, Q M. Gen. Mai GEO. w. CLARKE, Richmond, Va.
True Democrat., 1863-04-15

- Sherman, the federal commander at Mem phis and petty tyrant everywhere, is South Caro- finian by birth. He went to Illinois in lo4o,- Like all renegades he strives to excel in terocity and malignity.
True Democrat., 1863-04-15

Cameron, ?; Joseph Chuus ?: Capt Vim Cook, Wm L Cargl, " Chapman Mss Kate Clons Maj J Gallo way Carstarphan 2 Capt Cook. Mrs Margaret Can t,rve. Capt Paul Cobbs, " Curtis Cook, c c Cpppage. Cowan James Carson, Britton Collins, New ton Cook Chas Coolidge, D W Co der, Jas CaInea Chisn, Cundif pr W Cade J K Campbell, 2, A Chancellor. John Crunk, It Root Clark Cochran, EnOch Chandler. W E Crews, John s Cosby, Cuthff, Lem Cook Catinhead, John Cox, Col Y Cockwell, Wm " ChaneY. Geo Colouitt.
True Democrat., 1863-04-15

- gentleman sends us song, set to music, and requests it's publication. The song Is too good to belost, but 1t is impossible for us to pub fish the music or notes, IS We have no type, or furniture of that binj
True Democrat., 1863-04-15
HEADQUARTERS DIsTGIcT or ARXANsAs,
A FRIEND.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT or ARSANsAs,
 Ljile Rock, April l3 1855. 1 The following orders published for the information and guidance of all concerned. By command of Lieut.. Gen HOLMES:
 2. s. ANDER60N,
 Asst. Ait. Gen'I.
True Democrat., 1863-04-15
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 q. AI. IIOLT. ScC '.


 TnIRUrs or kEspEcr-At a meeting of Iewisbug Lodge, No o5 held the 4th day of March, 1sf3. 1uons adopted expressive oi their regret death of brother THOMAS T. HEvRy who departed this life On the 28th ot February, lS63
 DIED-In Benton Salfno county on the 2d of April, 7S63 Mir PHILIP LIyK, in the Gath yrar of his Mir. Link old and valued citizen of Saline county, and his death mourncd by numerous relatives and friends At arksvile, Ark the 3d D,c, 1862, MARY SILVA SIMPSON, aged F years only daughter John and Zera Smpson.
 The grief stricken parents mourn the an only child The hcathstone desoate and lonely The great reaper the Angel of Death" has pucked their ec, te flo The gentle spirit of lovely Eliza has its resting pacAwe the dear ftcehe kind afectionate all loved to hear she dear all who knew her She left sweet example of goodness and purity to all her little associates which will be forgotten Mother be comforted weep not your angel child is folded safe from all trouble and in the loving Jesus; look o heaven where she beckOns you i Jeto S0r years anl 7cs Sba'j n,sct her Nterc.
 this city, the 9th April, 1865 ELLA, aged years daughter of Dr. H. ". and Mrs. Uenretta Case. At camp Little Rock Ark, April 1st, 1863 PLEAstNT BARNETT p5i in Company B. Caldweils Regiment. He born St Clair county Mo, ace 22 years. He good soldier and always attentive every duty. Kind would minister his wants and kindly attended him dur his last illness One of hravest and best is gone While mourn his loss, let emulate his noble conduct with him the ended peace nIaie Rest soldier When indepenience s acknowledged will have the prou knowing that have defended the rights of native land. and if some must fall
 Then who could ask q prou,ler grave
 Than lying with the true and brave,
 Who fought their land to
True Democrat., 1863-04-15

" Bethel Joseph Bates John Bennett 2 A T Brooks Miss Jane Bono. Lt " Bradford Bailey, Capt
 To Bishop ? II Bush, 3; Robt II Burton James Barnes D. J II Blake Bell, John " Bishop Urah Bell Miss Henrietta Bscoe Capt Benton Vim Bates, Oliver Beent, Mrs Dc Birdsong BroOkout, Rynum Eihu Bates Ca J N Bliss Col Bliss, J Bankenshp, u Bil,s, Bir- minghan, James Bassett Mrs Nancy Jane Bunch Capt II Eugine Bradford Mrs $ Boynton, Barton, Geo Ball, Capt Jesse Bland.
True Democrat., 1863-04-15
ApJuTANr AND INSPECTOR GENERALS OFFICE,
 RichmOnd March l0. lS62

General Orders, No. 31.
 In consequence of applications made by various persons The War Depart s ob vious that ms conception regard ts the of the Secretary of relation to the improvement of supplies, must exist the part the people, that the agents of the govern
 en have violated their instructions Now, therefore for purpose of removing such misconceptions and to pre- vent any violation of those instructions tishereby ordere
 That officer of the government shall, under cir whatever impress the supplies which party has for his consumption, or that o his family employ ees slaves.
 IT. That no officer shall at any time unless specially dered do by general commanding in case of ex'gn v impress supplies which their to market for sale arrival
 III These orders included in the instructions origf na'lv ed relation mpreJsent by tho Secretary of War and officers exercising Sueh authority again notified "any acting without beyond' the thorjty given those instructions will be hsld strictly .bi
True Democrat., 1863-04-15
ApJuTAyr AND INSPECTOR GENERALS OFFICE.
 ,l

General Orders No. g.
 Paragraph v General Orders. No G6, Adutant and In srector Generals Office, September l2th 1882 is far amended as to read fOows:
 Enrolling recruiting ocers in the discharge of their duties under conscrpt other acts enunr interfere with workmeu emp at the nitre copper works, mines furnaces worked by officers by contrac tors for the Ordnance depart nnt without trst apprisng and obtaining the superintendent ofyer in charge who will be held strictly responsible for any abuse evasion of the law
 H. The operation of paragraph l253 Confederate States Army Regulations is hereby suspended during the existing 
 III Paragraph IT, General Orders No 30 series is amended to read as follows:
 Any under the government who shall employ any workman leaving without proper discharge, govern ment establishment or the employment of another conrao under the shall he notified that the detailed and conscrpts in his employment be returned their proper officers upon report o the facts to the Cniei the Bureau Department for the of whlch me details made.
 By order. g. CUoFEh
 April lb 1883 Adu.ant and Inspector uep''ai
True Democrat., 1863-04-15

RIcHMoNp, VA., Feb. }, le63. CoLoSEL-As am about leaving this city, to enter upon my duties in tho Navy, and as my quar- masters accounts have been rendered and eAalnIn cd in the quaricrmaster generals office, beg that you will state the condition they are in an, Colonel, respectfully,
 Your ob't serv't,
 GEO. w. CLARKE. Col. A. c. MYERS, e.. Mast. General. Rich mond, Va.
True Democrat., 1863-04-15
R1cuMoNn. VA. Feb. ,, 1863.

RICHMOND, VA, Feb. 5, 1853. GENELEMEN-Before leaving San Antonio for this city, sent you a statement of my accounts ana assured you that it was verified by proper vouchers now beg that you publish the following cores pondence To which have nothing to and, ex- cept my grateful acknowledgements for your re- peated favors.
 am respectfully, your ob't serv't,
 GEO. w. CLAIRE.
True Democrat., 1863-04-15

E,ERTItIED ACCOUNTS LOST.-ThA in S r Ptmau, against the Confederate States, and certified by Maj w. M Montgomery A. Quarter master C. S. A., dated about the Sth April lSb2 for sl6i and S22 The abov- claims have been dup. cated and the lost will not be paid by the government
 April 15 lt* $. r. PITTMAN
True Democrat., 1863-04-15
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

HALL OF BENTON LoDiE No. 3l, F. < AM,
 Benton, February 4th, 1S63 WHERE4S, II has pleased the Grand Master high to the bourne from whence tra7eer retus well beloved brother RCHp r. Il AfMoND. He made this Lodge early day of it's existence; e every office with honor himself and the up June I. 5H6l, when he elected W. II. He early advocate of Suthcrn rights and when Gen. Van hls requiSition the Governor of Arkansas I4nuary. tro0ls brother Hammond amongthe number that responded to the cd elected lst lieute ot Capt. Adams company, and on it's reorganization Ut Coruth, Miss elected Captain with ten. BTasgs in Miss mtle the campaign through Kentucky ill the ns anu ina plrii ipaed in the La tie AurTeaSburO The Alst Dec. We he received his wound from which he died in about six hours To ther loss he ldsconspaew ,w and child many friends and acquaimtanceS-th eore be 1t ReSJlrcd That the death of brother Hammond the Lodge has lost of it's u-e'il and exemplary bes oifc willing iupsit light to his less favor ed brehren his family atectonAte and kind husband and father the counry of her best and most entrpr iug his igborS generous friend and assocate the beloved minister; the army of her best sQl his company and human captain i1cs1rcd T at the Lodge depore the loss o good man, and sinccrlV coudpe with the bcaycd widow and orphan ch dfn thrr rreparahle and untimely boss Re>ce That the members Of this Lotge the usual bad thirty days the a and furniture be raped in mourning for six months.
 Res0re That page the record book be inscribed with his birth, Geath and az.
 Teynlred, That copy of this Tributa of R. pect be furnished the amily ot e deccae e and aleo the Tru" De be requested puh, the len tn, and the be spread on the record Of the Lodge.
 C gntd) GEO M HpLF
 FIN LEACH
 EZtKIE EL HJJUE,
 NJ. T. COX,
 Attps Committee.
True Democrat., 1863-04-15

I5T OF LETTERS remaing in the Post Ofnce Little B Rock Ark, on the llth day of April, 1853.
 Afford, \ \ Anderson, 2; adam Ashby, Adams, Janlas Adams 2; Mrs Sea Alen Morris AShwOrth Jas Anderson, Mrs Louisa Alexander, Thomas Anderson
True Democrat., 1863-04-15
Dr Perry Dokin. ItWT Dickson. 2AVDoa

Dr Perry Dokin, It " Dickson, 2 Doak, Duncan, Vim Daniel, It Duke Jim Drew, Mrs Mamie Dunn 2 James Dendy Dalby Duke Wm Duvall or J Hummer Capt John W Duncan Jas II Dupell, Win Day, Capt Sam1 Boyer Davs 2 Emma D an, N Davis, Nicholas Davis.
True Democrat., 1863-04-15
Anrll 15. 1SG2. l..

GeDnn hFWAGD -Kanaway from the subscriber q'DUO at Perryvlo, Perry county, Ark. the E& 25th of Nach lSt3, three negroes, to-wit: ANDER-N SUN h,s mother RACHEL, and girl named EMILY -xsS Anders black about feet or inches high. 2 years old, and weighs about 40 l50 lbs Rachel is black about feet inches high 30 years old and will weigh about lbs Emily is ot daik copper color about feet inches high T. years old and weighs about 40 lbs Said negroes we clothed and carried with thtm satchel and add tonal clothing They doubtless dscoyed of by some white man will elOO for the apprehension and
 nemen of said slaves any ja thirty dollars either oi theu and will pay S2Oj for the apprehension and con-
 ncuen n jail o the white person who aided in their cape. JOHN W. RISON.
 April l5 1883 Cts
True Democrat., 1863-04-15
$ D Evans, Maj " A Erwin,

J 4 Furgison, It J c Fall, Finley, JaIncs Folks, B D Fowl Thomas Fox, James Foster.
True Democrat., 1863-04-15

s q Codsey. 2 Capt John Garland Mrs Nancy Griffith R W Graham, Mrs Mary Griffith Ellen Green, Billy W Greene, " Griffith, NJ Goodwin, Sergt " Grams, W Gn Dan Gnlin Oliver Golf NJ Gbbony Capt Jno CIuynes c Gibson 5 Greenhil Gardner, Genoways, 4 Garne,
True Democrat., 1863-04-15

ASsT QUAarERM4STER's OgFlCE
 Little Rock, Ark. April 10th, 1892 wToTICE IS HEREBY CHEN, That Scaled proErsa.s S will received this office until tho 1st day of May next for furnishing tr the of the uunternascrs partnent this post, from Two to Five Thousand of good merchanahe Hay, to consist of Prairie Grss Hun gartl Grass, Mlet The Hay to be cEt between the 10th uf May and 3th June and to be delivered thereafter practicable point points the Arkansas ryer the Railroad from Little Rock Du- vali's Bluff, JNO. c. PEAY, Capt. April l5 till lst May. 4. c. NJ. P 4. c S.
True Democrat., 1863-04-15

Surg " D Lyles, 8; Thos Lilies John Lightsy Miss NJ Leopaod Wm Lowell or c smith, II Lestherwood Joh and WIn Lovelady, Enoch Land, Thomas Love, Ligh N E Long, Col D Lindsey, Joseph Logsdon, " Lear ! LoCkhart.
True Democrat., 1863-04-15

a UCTION.-Wl be sold at the Auction Store, on SA "A IUkDAY the 18th inst at 10 o'clock, A. M. OHe very fine Family Carriage and Harness; A Hors : Buggy and Harness A fine Skeleton Buggy, nearly new; A good two Horse Wagon;
 A good family Carriage.
 April l6 !. T. FITZGERALD, Auctioneer.
True Democrat., 1863-04-15

FENW0 VALUABLE PLACES FOR SALE.-0ne twenty G miles below Little Rock in the Arkansas river bottom. containing 2) B in cu aOn several houses and good water on the place.
 Also, miles above Little Rock excellent place Little Maunce creek containing 2l0 arces; 50 in cui aon good improvements. For further particulars apply G D. Bcckham at Little Rock, at Philadelphia.
 RfRcHiber ctSh Co SelL ". W. PR0THRO.
 Anril Is If
True Democrat., 1863-04-15

A UCTION.-Will be sold at the Auction Store, WED- "A NESDAY the 18th inst, at 10 o'clock, A. M. , copies of Nics Hand Book. Instructions Outpost duty; Coop"rs Cavalry Tactics; Buckhotz's Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery; $ Atahans Outpost Duty; '' Mauray's Skirmish Dr {" Infantry Camp Duty; " Giham's Manua-on Artillery Eobrcs Hand Book z" ~5ES sssS Viell's Field Notifications; < Davis Troopers Manual
 2 Articles of War.
 J. D FITZGERALD, Auctioneer.