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Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
Exchange Notice No. 6.

KichmCnd September II, 1863.
'HE following Confederate officers and men.
Il captured at Vieksburg, Mississippi, July
fh, 1868, and subsequently paroled, have
been duly exchanged, and are hereby SO de-
elared:
!. The officers and men Of Gen. c. L. Ste
venson's Division,
Division
- The officers and men or Brig. Gen
Moore's Brigade.
The officers AMI men of the "a Texas
Regiment.
p, The officers and men OF Waul's Legion
y. Also, all Confederate officers and men
who have been delivered at City Point at any
time previous TO the 25th July. 1868, have
been duly exchanged and are hereby SO de-
clarei ROBERT OULD,
57-6w Agent Of Exchange
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
Proclamation by the Governor.
VIZ STATE OF ARK1NSAS:


UTHEREAS, it becomes man in times Of
w trit ulation to humble himself before, and
pray. TO the Great Disposer of events and,
whereas. the people Of this State are now suf-
ferinr invasion and oppression from heart
less and vindictive foe.
Therefore, I, Harris Flanagan, as Governor
Of the State Of Arkansas. do appoint THURS
DAY. THE 18TH DAY OF NOVEMBER. 1853,
a. day oc Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer,
ana do earnestly recommend that every one
who believes the Creator hears and answers
prayer will, on that day. wherever he or she
nav De. in the church. in the camp. in the
.bop. on the highway or at the freside, at ten
o'clock on said day engage in humble and
earnest prayer that the Almighty will endow
n with wisdom to do that which i right and
beneficial to our cause, with fortitnde TO err
dure our Affections without murmuring, and
with eonstancy and resolution 10 support aud
maintain our cause and country; also that He
will youchsafe His blessings 10 us and our
armv. and that He viii relieve US from our
affections, and roll back the tide of invasion
from our beloved State. Persons within the
enemy's lines should engage in prayer at their
houses as devoutly as though they were IN
their usual places Of worship.
In testimony whereof. have here
SEAL luntc set my hand AMI caused the sea
lONN/of the State to be hereunto affixed
this 18th October, 1868.
HARRIS FLANAGAN.
BY the Governor:
%. II. OATES, Secretary Of State
By j. a. Hutchings, Deputy
Camden Herald, Ouachita Conference Jour
na, ami War Times copy twice and send bill
u Executive Office. 39-2
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
GOO REV ARD.

DUNAWAY from the subscriber, about the
III 1st Sept. TWO NEGRO MEN Charley
nbont feet high, very black. prominent fea
iurrd. left hand wirhered. Anderson, aged
twenty 70 thirty. black. round face. slow
spoken Said negroes took with them two
mules. one tail lengthy black mare mule.
aged or years, shaved considerably bv The
gear the other medium sized, or years old.
sorrel color Any person taking up said prop
erty and delivering the same or any part 10
Capt. John Nellay, Of Col Morcan's Regt.
Gen. Prices army, or to DIR. james. near
Lanesport, wi:h IN advertisement of said prop
erty. will receive four hundred dollars for each
negro. and one hundred dollars for each mule
or lodged in some Jail in Texas so bean get
them. Said negroes, when last hsSd from.
were making in the direction PeTryville
Perry county, Ark Any Information directed
10 me at hadersonvilie, Maderson county.
Texas, viii reach me.
f. B. ALSTON
Oct. Il, 1868. 3s-l#
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
Sctscc IN Relation to The Trans
mission OF JsaiIs across the
MisSisSiDpi RiNcr:

\ LII ciflclal communications from POstmas-
n te.s aud Mail Contractors from West of the
Mississippi river. intended for the Departments
VI Government or officers east Of that river
I'd All official communications from officers nf
.he Confederate and State Governments West
Of that river intended for the Departments vi
Government. and off GERS east XXI tile river ami
not sent by other modes of conveyance, anu nl
private letters, newspapers, &c-, from the west
10 the cast Of that river. should. for the future
and until further orders. be sent accor inr 10
the following diI~ctions. for greater certainty
and security Of transmission:
lst All such communications 10 he addressed
to their proper destination. via Shreveport. La.
and to the care of the Postmaster of that Office.
or via Camden. Ark, aud to the'eare of the
Postmaster of that Office. as the one or :he
other may be most convenient and proper for
correspondents
I'd. All official testers and packages should
be so marked on the envelopes.
Sd. The Pcstmasters at these two Offices will
forward all such mail matter by such modes
q conveyance as shall be provided by the
rost olnce Department. or designated by IL
speciai agents, and shall direct and ifsaid post
masters, or either of them. shall. at any time,
| oe enabled 10 send forward a part. AMI not the
whole q the mail matter sent To their care fol
points cast of the Mississippi river, they shall
give preference first to Official letters and pack
ages second to private letters and then to news
papers and other mnilable matter.
me iali OF Vicksburg and Port Hudson will
ueiay and embarrass the correspondence be-
tween this Department ard the postmasters an q
maii contractors west Of the Sississippi, and
may subject postmasters TO delays and diff
Guilty In obtaining blanks and postage stamps,
and in forwarding their returns, and may also
/ be the cauep of DELAYING the aVInpnf of com
tractors engaged in carrying the mails. The
Department most earnestly requests that the
| contractors may submit TO any unavoidable
delay, and patriotically continue the regular
| performance Of the service under the assurance
that this Department will do everything pos
sible to prevent delays in payment.
(Signed) JOHN III. REAGAN,
Postmaster General.
| Oct. Fl, 1868. 1874
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
NOTICE.
In the matter Of the Estate of
John johnson a zee aseJ.

In the matteS Of the Estate of
John Johnson q zee ased.
WHEREAS, the personal property of said
w estate, other than slaves is insufficient to
pay the debts Of said estate: Notice is hereby
given that during the present term of the Pro-
pate Court for Hampstead County, at the ex-
plrs'ion Of four weeks from this date. | will
Apply TO said Court for an order to sell so
many Of the slaves belonging to said estate as
nay he necessary fer the payment Of the debts
" SAID estate And at The same time Hnd
Place will also apply for a division Of the 70.
wing slaves. jointly owned ny said estat {
and Mariah Pearsell, a minor. to wit: Henry.
Jacob Charity, Eliza. Lucy. John. Jes-v, Lou
i'm Virgil Henry. Mary, Jacob, ana Juiv.
Anu IN the same time ard place. application
"i.' he ma Y FIR assignment Of the tower be-
ungiA- ~ the widow ol said in;cst.re
Il. 4. BEUNSOr.
Adn'r of John johnson. deed.
October 2Ist, 1868. 81
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
To Gen. J. i. MarmaduKe.
mo. Al
From Capt. Moore TO Cl. Crockctt.
Little Rock. Ark, Sept. 4, 1868

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 4, 1868
. Colonel have the honor TO ackpowl- :
edge the receipt Of Gen. y NJ. Walkers
letter to Gen. J. l.. Marmad uke. dated
Sept. 8. 1868. in which Gen. Walker ac-
knowledge. the reception of Gen. Marina
dnke's note of Sept. .. 1868, and says
that though the first portion of the note
i. entirely satisfactory, vet thar he de-
mands an "erpl;ch erp1onation' Of the
words of the latter portion.
Though Gen. Marnadukc disclaims the
use of the specific term coward in re-
lation to Cen. Walker. s'ill fcr tho infer
enccs of such nature that NAV be drawn
from the statements contained in the last
portion of the note, he holds him self re-.
sponsible. And wishing to be entirely
frank in regard to this whole matter. Gen.
Marmaduke freely avows that the state
mcnts referred to were predicated upon
the something more than scrupulous care
with which Gen. Walker avoided all posi-
tions of danger during the retreat of the
cavalry from Brownsville to Bayou Metre
and the fact Of his refusal TO make his ap
pearance upon the field of battle, though
requested BY Gen. Marmaduke to do so.
have the honor, Colonel, 70 be,
Very respectfully. your cbt serv'f.
JNO. G. MOORE.
To Col. r. II. Crockett Present.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21

sa- Capt. Black, courier from Nc
Nair's Brigade, arrived last Sunday
We received from him some valuable
papers. He reports Gen. McNair woun.
ded in the thigh. The bali passed
through the feshy portion, struck the
saddle and returned into the leg, bury
ing itself about an inch. The wound
is by no means dangerous, but it vii
unfortunately keep our gallant General
out of the saddle for some time. W.
need his sort badly. There is not field
officer in the army who has done 81
much service, and made so little noise
and pretension over it.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21

ErS1UAN- FROM THE INDIAN COUNTRY
Col.o'Kean passed through last Mon
day from Paris in Texas. He reports
having seen there q despatch sent from
Col. Cooper to the Indian Council, to the
effect that Quantrell had attacked and
killed Gen. Blount, with all his staff and
escort. On their way from Fort Smith to
Fort Leavenworth.
We learn also that DR.. Cooper "a sor
of Gen. Cooper arrived here yesterday
and confirms the intelligence. 1t is re-
ported that Blount and staff, and all oi
an escort of some 200 men except 25
were killed
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
mo.
From Gen. Mar maduke to Gen. w ;lkcr.
Camp near Little Rock, Ark.
mo. q


From Gen. Mar maduke to Gen. w ,lker.
Camp near Little Rock, Ark. \
Sept. 2, 1868. (
Gencral-I received your note dated
Sept. ,, 1868, per Col. r. ii. Crockett al
9 A. NJ, this morning, stating that it lad
been reported to you that | had "pro-
nounced me (you) Il coward 10 the fight
at Reeds Bridge
do not recognize the right Of yourself
or any ole else to call for ''expanations"
when your information is based upon
nameless "reporters." In this case, how.
ever, | will waive it.
have not pronounced YOU coward
but | desire to Inform you that your c. u
duct as commander of the cavalry, not Only
at Reeds Bridge, bat during the late re.
treat from Brownsville was such that |
dctermnedsno longer 10 serve under you,
aud in consequence | informed Majr!
Sneed, Adj. Gen. Dis. of Ark il!at lie
must either order me from under yrur
command rr relieve me from the conn.ahd
of ny own tro ips.
Iuur note would have receivel earlier
attention, but official duties-haviug ,c
visit MY advanced outpcsts- prevented.
My friend. Capt. Jno. G. Moore, will
hand you this, and i, authorized 10 further
act in my beh.if.
Yours respectfully,
j. l.. MARMADUKE.
To Gen. l.. NJ. Walker-Present.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
DIED,

On Saturday morning tie 18th inst, az tie
residence OF John L. Bouldin, Esq, Mrs. SARAn
Al. OGLEsBr, wife Uf NJ. Cglesby. ESQ. o!
kentucky, aud daughter of Major Paua. dec q.
of Lafayette county.
This most estImable lady has been long
known ia our community, and leaves behind
ner large circle Of friends and relations 10
nourn her los, who sincerely sympaIhise with
ner husband and family their bereavement.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21

Lyncbburg, Va, September "a
"Thc Yankees came to Bristol yester.
day about IL o'clock, and proceeded to
burn the bridge They drove off the
force engaged in building it, threw
down the portion which had been put
up, and burned all the cattleguards be-
tween that point and Bristol, destroyed
the water-tanks at Bristol, &c We
now have sufficient force at Bristol
and the bridge to protect them, and will
have the bridge up so that trains can
pass up tonight.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21

VICTORY ON THE ATCHAFALAYA.-From
a private letter from an officer on Gen.
Walkers staff, we learn that on the 29th
ultimo, Gen. Green came upon seven
hundred Federals, on the Atchafalaya
advantageously posted in sugar mill
and some negro houses. Col Speights
was sent around to attack the enemy
in the rear, while Gen. Green brought
up the front. The enemy made des-
perate defence, but were finally captured
except some of the cavalry, which made
good their escape. He took four hun
dred and eighty prisoners, two pieces of
cannon, one rifle and one parrot, all
their camp and garrison equipage, and
a few wagons and teams. Among the
prisoners were one colonel and two
ut-colonels, with other officers We
lost in killed and wounded about 10,
the enemy about the same.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21

ADDRESS OF Hon. r. z GARLAND--We
invite attention to this document on our
first page. 1t is well known that we
differ from Mr.. Garland in many points,
most especially as to the conscript law,
and the motives Of our representatives
in agreeing to the committees report
on the twenty negro clause. We also
differ widely on the propriety of the
declarations of Congress with regard to
the unalterable determination of the
Confederacy to accept of no peace short
of entire independence. We decline
any discussion however at present. His
address i5 entitled to q fair and candid
reading, and to such consideration we
cheerfuiy commend it.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21

Richmond, September 2S.-Commis-
sioner Ould returned from City Point
last night, without meeting Meredith,
who returned to Fort Monroe before his
arrival. 1t is not believed the interview
would have resulted in any agreement,
as the tenor of the dispatches received
by Ould indicated the purpose of the
Yankee Government as adverse to its
recent policy.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21

From Braces ARuY.-Somewbat sin
gularly, we have no later definite intel
hgence from Bragg's army than that
given in our last. The despatch from
Meridian giving an account of battle
on the 9th, has not been confirmed. It
seems that Rosecrantz, after his great
defeat at Chickamauga, retreated to
Chattanooga, where he was surrounded
by Bragg, and remained at last ac-
counts completely in his power. A Mo-
bile paper of the 4th inst. is in town.
Those who have read it say that Rose
crantz was still in Chattanooga, stand
ing at bay, and receiving reinforce
ments On the other hand, gentlemen
who left Meridian in Mississippi as late
as the ith INST, report that the intelli-
gence had been received there that
Rosecrantz had capitulated uncondi-
tionally.
We can as yet determine nothing GER
talnly about this. Bragg's army is in
good condition, and its discipline now
tells. He certainly has his willy enemy
at an advantage. We learn also that
large bodies of our caval;y are across
the river. We hope the best, and are
duly thankful for what we are already
sure of.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21

CHARLEsToN.--Our dispatches are as
late as the 27th. At that date our NOR.
tars were keeping the enemy under
close cover in their batteries on Morris
Island. Our shells are thrown from
Sullivan's Island with great accuracy.
falling in the middle of the enemy's bat
terry at almost every fire. They were
evidently endeavoring to make them
selves impregnable on Morris Island.
Besides enlarging and strengthening
Gregg and Wagner, they have erected
palisades around their works, to guard
against an assault from our troops.
Notwithstanding our fire, they have
teams of mules continually transporting
supplies, &c, from the south end of the
Island TO Cummings Point.
Gentlemen who left Meridian on the
18th inst, report Charleston to be still
holding out firmly
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
Army Medical Board,

THE Amy Medical Board of Department
l. Trans Mississippi, for the Examination q
Medical officers and applicants for appoint
ment. will convene at this place until further
orders All Surgeons, Asst Surgeons, and
Acting Medical Officers. declining or refusing
to appear Tor examination will be dropped from
the service.
P. O. HOOPER. Surgeon c. S.A.,
Presd't Army Med Board.
Wnshir gtrn. Ark. Oct IL 1863 asa
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
Committed

40 Lafayette county Jail, two NEGRO MEN.
! Frank, copper color, abb ut 8 feet inches
high. a blacksmith. Manuel, black co;or.
abon: ; feet iachcs high. shoemaker. who
say they belong to Col. Williams. near Pine
Bluff. Ark. The owner Of said slaves is here
by notified TO come forward, prove property,
pay charges and take them away or they win
Ge dealt with according to law
F. II. HALDRIP.
Sheriff and Jaiior Lafayette Co, Ark.
Get II. 1853 Cost Of adv. 81 a week.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
FROM VIRGINIA Sent 9

FROM VIRGINA--Richmond, Sept 90.
"A special dispatch to the Enquirer
says, there was considerable cavalry
fight yesterday, beginning near Madison
G. H. Our forces fell back three or four
miles. There was also artillery firing
at several of the lower fords yesterday
evening.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
Terms Of Advertising.

1sB% We are authorized to announce RUFUS
K. GARLAND, of Hampstead county. as cam
didate TO represent the people of thisaSecond)
District in the Confederate Congress. Election
first Wednesday in November, 1868.
BSr We are authorized to announce Hon.
G. D. RorsToN as a candidate for reelection
to Congress from this (Second) Congressional
District.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
Confederate AssOcfaaiOn.--

Association will meet AT the Court House on
Saturday next, 24th inst, at II o'clock, a, m.
The members are required to he present, a.
business Of Importance will be attended 70.
An address on the war may be expected BY
one Of the members
by order Of the President:
JOHN II. EAkIN, Sec.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
500 REWARD.

q TRAYED from the premises Of Samuel II
~ Thomas, Esl., near Washington. Ariansas
on Saturday night the 18th inst. a heav,
built chestnut sorrel Mare, 5 years old, brand
ed n on left shoulder. 1 will pay the abov,
reward for her livery to me at MIR Ttomns
or to Major John C. Peay, Qpartcrma4 Yer a
Washington.
GORDON n. PEAY.
Oct. 10Th, 1868. a1f
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
mo. 5.
From Col. Crockett to Capt. Moore.

ITUfH NVT' NFVo"et' g N"Ps' -H""''f
Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 4. 1868.
Captain-Your note Of to-day in answer
to one of yesterday frem Gen. Walker to
Gen. Marmaduke bas been received.
1t presents but one alternative As the
friend of Gen. Walker, and without con-
sultation with him, | demand in his be-
half of Gen. Marin duke the satisfaction
due to gentleman.
You will please to confer with me at
your earliest convenience, so that proper
preliminary arrangements can be made for
meeting at once.
Very respectfully. your ob'tserv't.
r. III. CROCKETT.
Capt. J. G. Moore - Present.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21

CoURIERs FOR LoGAN's CAvALRY.-All let
ters for this command, if left at the postofhce
either at Camden or Washington by the 1st of
November, viii be carefully conveyed by J. K.
Petty and G. W. Orton.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
Oct. Il, 1868.
Machinery for Sale.

ONE Steam Saw and Grist Mill. with every
" thing complete and in good running order
hns only been IN use about eight months: also
q set N Blacksmith tools, and eight dozen fne
cut lO-inch Files, and 400 feet gum betting.
Terms, cath, negro property or land
Address n RI NINFpFy
Lewisville, Ark. Oct q 1864 2-4
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
Found.

NEAR Arkadelphia. a large sum of money
lN which the owner can have by describing
the money, paying for this advertisement, and
rewarding the finder
Apply at this office.
Oct z. 1868. 31-H
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
MARRIED.

In Paraclifta, Ark. on Sunday evening
Sept. 18th, by Rev. T. G. I. Steele, James "
Mathews. formerly of Little Rock, to Mis-
ddie NJ Fears, of Sewer.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21

e@r We express our obligations to
several friends who have furnished us
late papers. 1t is favor which we ap.
preciate. and enables us to he more use
ful to our readers. We hope a continu-
alton 70 such kind attentions.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
mo. 81
N Capt. Moore to Col. Crockett.

From Capt. Moore to Col. Crockett.
Little Rock, Ark. Sept. 5, 1868,
Colonel-Your note of Sept. 4,h have
the honor to acknowledge 1t affords me
pleasure. as the friend of Gen. Marnaduke,
to accord to the demand of satisfaction
made therein.
l shall be pleased to meet you 1 your
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
mo. 81
From Gen. Walker to Gen. Marmaduks
Camp near Terry's Ferry.
To Gen. l.. NJ. Walker.-Present.

From Gen. Walker to Gen. Marnaduke
Camp near Terry's Ferry. !
Arks. River, Sept. 3, 1868.
General-Your note, through vour
friend G apt. J. &. Moore, was received
this afternoon at p NJ, and j. 20 far
satisfactory in what relates to the questions
contained in my note Of the Cd, "but," /"
you say. 81 desire to inform you (me) that
your (my) conduct as commander of cav
airy, not only at Reeds Bridge, but during
the late retreat from Brownsville, was such
that determined no longer to serve under
you (me.)"
The above language is capable Of many
different constructio ms, and therefore de-
mand an erplict explanation Of your
meaning.
This will be handed you by my friend
Col. r. Fl Crockett.
Respectfully.
L. NJ WALKER
To Gen. j. i. MarmaduKe.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
RS- Can't. VIM. Ferguson. Quart

BS Capt. VIM. Ferguson, Quarter
master of McNair's Brigade, arrived
here last Sunday. Our young friend
Billy has proven himself a good SOL
dier, as well as trusty and attentive
man of business. He has done faith
ful service with graceful modesty, and
deserves hearty welcome.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
a STElST,ElUTE.

4 ny person wishing to hire Substitute can
n procure enc by applying to James Clardy
or y iley McGuire, at Centre Point, Ark.
n3o-2wk
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
LOST.

COMEWHERE between Moore & Smiths
- Drug Store and the residence of Capt. X. A.
Can rigan, a large bunch of small KEYS, on
steel ring with a lead pencil sharpener for the
recovery of which viii pay ten dollars.
A. z. MOORE.
Washington, Oct. Il, 1868. S9-2
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21
TCORREspoNDENCE.
ARKApELpHIA ARK, Oct. l6, 1868.


Jno. r. Eokin, Esq.-Dear Sir: We
send you for publication the subjoined
correspondence between Gems. Walker and
Marmaduke. Our reason Cor desiring to
make it public at this time, or indeed at
all, is that some versions of the affair have
come under our observation which were
grossly erroneous in their particulars,
malignant in their spirit, and calculated
to place both gentlemen concerned in q
false attitude before their friends and the
public.
To bar any further attempts Of the same
kind, we deem it only necessary TO ask Of
you to publish the correspondence between
them, which, of course, is the best and
simplest explanation that can be given OF
the affair in all its phases.
We remain, very respectfully,
ROBT. III. CROCKETT,
JNO. c. MOORE.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21

Correspondence between Gems. Walker
and Marmaduke.
Mote No. l.
From Gen. Walker to Gen. Marmaduke.
Sept. ?, 1868.
General-I am Informed that YOU have
pronounced me coward, and that | 80
acted III the fight at Reeds Bridge. You
will please inform me whether yen have
been correctly reported.
This will be handed you by Col Il. Il
Crockett.
Yours respectfully,
l.. NJ. WALKER
To Gen, Marmaduke Present.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21

Sow WHEAT In the midst of the
great absorbing events which are trans
piring around US, and the cares which
afflict us, we should not forget the fu-
ture The world is not at an end, and
next year, too, we must eat and drink,
and if God please, be merry too. We
earnestly urge upon all our farmers to
sow wheat as largely as their circun-
stances will permit Should this be
neglected, great distress may come up
on our community We have now a
bountiful supply, but it will become ex-
hausted by waste and the chances of
war. Next year may be a year of
scarcity such as often happens in our
climate, and there would undoubtedly
be great distress amongst the poor, as
well as in the army. The enemy may
not overrun the country. If they do,
the wheat in the ground cannot be de-
stroyed, and if we get it back by spring
our crops will be there to reap If we
are compelled to stay amongst them, we
will need food. Every consideration of
selfishness as well as patriotism urges
US to sow largely.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-21

LosT.-See advertisement of Dr. A. P. Moore