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Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
To Farmers and Quarter
masters
The following l. the system adopted for
the collection of the tax ia kind:
Assr OraRrrRM.srrR Grx = prr,rr

The following l. the system adopted for
the collection of the tax in kind:
Assr. QUARTERMAsrER GEy's OFFICE.
R'rhwond, Va, June Is. 1863.
An officer Of tie ounrtcrmastcr General.
Department IS ass yned to TIE special charge
Of the subject. \ controlling Qnnrtermaster
with the rank II Major j. assigned ~ each
state, and Post Quartermaster with tie rank
of Captain 10 each Congressional district when
il is practicnhi" to collect the tenth Each
Congressional district will he snliiridcd hv
the Post Quartermaster in charge Of it int
sections for the convenient delivery Nv tile tax
payer Of his quota of produce. and agents will
be appointed By that officer to take charge OF
the depot to be established in each section.
Before these depots can be established or
the assessments required under .he law ne
made, the crops Of small grain. hay aud tic
clip of wool for the present year. win hav
been secured.
To relieve farmers from the risk and ncd.
venience Of storcing the Government PORTION.
as well is to obtain immediate supplies/nr tic
use of the army. the Department Authorizes
and requests farmers residing mar Posts
where Quartermasters are now sItioned 10
deliver the Governments tenth, o3nny part Of
it, TO that Qunrtermaster.
Under the law. farmers are 1qnircd 10 de-
yer their tenth at dcpots rot <horc than eight
miles from the place Of prediction.
If they will deliver, under this request. the
Government will pay for the transportation in
excess of eight miles.
The Quartermaster receiving produce under
this rule will give receipts to the producer. as
evidence that so much Of his tax is paid. aud
as tie Post Quartrrnastcr of the Congressional
district is responsible for the tenth after the
assessor has established and made IL known to
him. the Quartermaster TO whom the produce
is delivered, will also receipt for il to the Post
Quartermaster of the district. who viii endorse
Il copy OF the receipt upon the assessors esti-
mate before transferring it to the agents at
the receiving depots.
(Sigued) LARKIN SMITH.
Asst. OR. Master Gen. in charge.
4 true copy.
(Signedl l. W. O'BANSoy.
Lt. Col. Chief @. NJ, ID. A.
GEo. TAYLOR, Capt. & A. @. NJ
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12

THE CoNFEDERArE GOyERnMENT Re-
coGNIzED.-It appears from an official
document which has come TO light through
the London Index. uever having been
nublished in this country, that Ernest
Raven was appointed Consul for the State
of Texas by hi Serene Highness the Duke
of Sake Coburs and Gotha, and did, on
the 3Oth Of June, 1861, apply to the Gov
ernment Of the Confederate States for an
exeouatur. which was issued to him on
the list Of August following.
Huzza for our friendly ally, Ernest III
Duke Of SAKE Coburg and Gotha, broth
er 1--WE believe) Of the late Prince Consort
of England, cousin Of Queen Victoria,
nncle of all her children, and sovereign OF
600 square miles Of territory, with pop
ulation of I53, ,S79 souls four years ago,
which must have increased considerably
since that time-call it 155, ,5Sg-and
with an army Of 1,394 men. How nobly
his conduct contrasts with that of his
sister-in-law. And the yankees have not
declared war against him-they don't
dare to do it.
Yet Johnny Bull is afraid they will de-
clare war upon him if he does what our
august German friend has done Poor
John Bull-Mobile Register.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12

Terms Of Saie.-Cash in hand. unless the
purchaser shall elect TO pay one-thirl in hand.
and the residue in equal payments at SIX and
twelve months, with interest at the rate of ten
per cent. per annum from date Of sale until
paid. Title deemed indsputable. Approved
security will be required on deferred pa aymcuts
The right to reject bids deemed too low Is re-
served.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A NJ. and
continue until ali the lands are offered for sale
At the close Of the sale purchasers will be re-
quired to be prompt il complying with the
terms thereof
\. II. RUTHERFORD.
C. 5. Rec'r East Dist of Ark.
July 30, 1868. 27-S
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
Secretary oE State.

BEAUTIFUL SENTiMEyT.-Thef follow
ing i an extract from letter taken from
the person Of young Federal soldier cap
turcd near Vicksburs during .Ae late
seige:
l. hope that the war will soon be
closed up don't be sorry for robbing the
Secesh every little one will soon become
2 large one the sooner they are put out Of
the way the better / hope the soldiers still
rob, plunder aud burn everything that
comes III their way-that j. the quickest
way g conquer them. Give every negro
a fre.brlHd or a knife or something 20
fight with and advise them to slay their
masters and 10 tell other negros to do the
same unit. the rebel States is 10 one blaze
and slavery perfectly extiHguished, aud
then VIC will have Peace, and northern
men aud women can travel South unmo-
Tested. Congress has passed law to give
every soldier lOe acres OF land as soon A.
the war i over and have the privilege Of
picking 1t out anywhere 10 the rebel
States there u a great deal of good land
ard the best of climate in that country,
although you may not have seen aay Of 1t
yet Julia will write the rest II tile news
70 | will close.
From your afectionate father.
Ira BAKER.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
Wanted to Hire.

on MULE and OK Wagons and Teams to
cO haul Government stores from Texas 70
this place, or from this place to Little Rock,
as preference by owners The following prices
will be paid: For six mule team and driver,
81 90 per day. For four mule team and dri-
yer, s. 90 per day, or S'2 90 per 100 lbs. for
each 100 miles. If the owner prefers it, 81 90
per 100 pounds per 100 miles, payable in Salt
at Arkadelphia. Forage furnished by Gov
eminent
GEO. TAYLOR.
Capt. & A. q. M.
Washington, Aug. ,, 1868. 1913
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
Notice..

lanes X. YOUNG, Esq. is my agent durin G
d my absence from the State. Persons in
debted to me for subscription, advertising OF
otherwise, are requested to come forward and
make payment to him, who alone is authorized
to receive and eceipt for ths same.
J. W. THOMAS,
Editor and Pub'r Washington Courier.
March 9th, 1868. S-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
RtCElpER'S SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
1000 ACRES
Valuable Red River Lands,

[ IN MONDAY, 7th day of September, 1863.
will sell, under an order of the Confede
Iate District Court for the Eastern District of
Arkansas, at public auction, to the highest
anu rest bidder, at the town of Lewisville. in
!, lafayette County, Arkansas. all the following
described llnds, which will be offered in tracts
or subdivisions Of not more than 100 acres.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
Notice.

A LII persons knowing themselves indebted to
II me will please call upon Jas. K. Page, Esq.
and settle the same Immediately, as my family
is compelled to have money | will be at home
within a few weeks on "A furough. and those
not having settled before my arrival. will call
upon me without delay and make some ar
rangements for settling their indebtedness.
JAS. A. WILLIAMS.
July 20, 1868. 2sS
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
Confederate Bonds.

AM in receipt of Coupon Bonds c. S. A,
L to pay for all cotton purchased by my Sub
Agents to the 18th December last. Parties
holding receipts for cotton prior to that date
VIII present them to m, for payment at my
oihce ip Washington
DAVID BLOCK, Gen. Ag't
?. L., C. S. A., for the State of Arkansas.
Produce Loan Office, March 2, 1868.
Z 81 expect soon TO receive Bonds with
which to Equidate all receipts outstanding for
cotton purchased for the Government. by my
sub-agents, and will give due notice thereof
TIN ough the Telegraph.
DAVID BLOCK.
General Agent. sc.
March ., 1868. 6-tf
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12

I WISH to sell Plantation on the Washington
l. and Shreveport road, known as the ..Morri-
son Place" about two miles from Washington.
There are six hundred and six acres of land in
the tract, three hundred cleared Upon it
there is fine, two-story framed residence. and
valuable improvements for family and negroes
1t makes an admirable residence. convenient to
churches, schools and pleasant society. Apply
to me on the place.
T. J. ArFADDEN
Washington, July %, 1863 27-4#
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
SUGAR.
Plantation for Sale.
Il y 13. 1868.

WE have for sale fine tract of Land on
w Red River consisting of Four Hundred
Acres, with half mile of river front. Eighty
acres are III cultivation and two hundred under
fence There are three framed cabins upon
the place, and lumber enough in the yard to
build more. The growing crop, consisting of
corn, peas, potatoes, pumpkins, &C., will be
sold with the land if desired.
We are willing to sell at Fifty Dollars per
acre. Terms cash. Gold and silver will be
taken at par, but Confederate money preferred.
LEE & CHEATHAM,
LewisEille, July 15, 1863 26~6m
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, C. S. A.

RIcHMoND, May II tn, 1868.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN to all holders
In of two year Treasury Notes issued under
the Act of 10th May, 1861, that they must
come in and present the said notes for funding
at the Treasury or some one of its Deposi-
tories, on or before the 3lst day of July ensu-
ing, or they will be debarred the privilege cf
funding.
The said Notes are entitled to be funded in
eight per cent, Bonds. payable in ten years
(Signed) f. G. MEMMINGER,
Secretary of Treau-v
July 863 -
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
MRS. NJ. A. KNOX.

OF NASHVILLE TENNESSEE,
Who will not only preside over the literary
department, but will have sole charge of the
boarding house.
TIE Trustees consider themselves fortunate
in having obtained as Principal this lady.
whose many years experience and success as
teacher eminently qualify her for 50 respr~y-
BILE position. Under her auspices. this
stitution will assume the character which 9
school for young ladies should possess, viz:
that of the family, combining mental culture
with the maternal influences of home i'm man
will be encouraged, but pupils will be care
fully taught the simple precepts OF the Bible.
The well known healthfulness of the locality
the surrounding society equal to any in the
State, the commodious building, school and
boarding house under ole roof all offer rare
advantages for the education of young ladies.
which the Trustees, with confidence, recon-
mend TO parents and guardians
Music viii be taught by competent teachers.
and more than ordinary attention paid to the
languages Latin and French.
The Principal will be upon the premises
from the 1st of September to attend to appli-
cations for admission.
Owing to the difficulty, at this time, of pro-
curing furniture, boarding pupils will he re-
quired to provide their own bedding and table
ware, including napkins, towels &C.
Circulars, containing terms Of tuition, board.
&C., may be had by addressing Mrs. NJ. A.
Knox, or
C. NJ. HERVEY, President
of the Board of Trustees.
Spring Hill, July %, 1863. 27-tf
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
washington Female Academy.

THE Fall Session of this School will com
i mence on the first Monday in September,
under the joint superintendent of Mrs. Mary
j. Field and Miss L. Brown.
vi Rates of Tuition--Sl5 90; $50 0O; and $50 90,
usic-Mrs. S. Johnson-S35 90.
n extra charge for Latin and French.
n contingent fee.
Aug. 5. 1863. 29-4
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
Negro for Sale.

PY virtue of order and decree of the Hon.
~ orable Court of Probate of Hemr stead
county, we Will sell to the highest bidder a
the Courthouse door in the Town of Woeb
lngton, On Saturday the 8th dav of Anonst
next, a LIKELY NEGRO BOY, about twelve
or thirteen years of age, belonging to the estate
of John A. Norwood, deceased.
Terms-Twelve months credit, the purchaser
to give bond and approved security, BEARING
, ten per cent. interest from date
CATHARINE NORWOOD, Ex'rx.
WESLEY NORWOOD, Err,
VIII of Jno A. Norwood, decd.
July 10, 1868. Pea
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12

THE COSsCRPTION.-The Columbus
Times makes the following estimate of the
force that will be added to the army by
the Presidents late call for men between
the ages Of 40 and 40. The estimate is
based upon data afforded BY the census of
1850, and Is, Of course, only approximate:
nnn
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12

4 NOBLE SIGHr.-The people are tax
ing arms. Georgia leads the way. In
two cities. Atlanta and Columbus. calls
have been made to all who we're willing
to defend their homes, TO turn out. We
have not heard the result from Columbus.
How Atlanta responded will be seen from
the following:
Every patriot was gratifed with the
response last evening to Col. Lees invi-
tatiOn for those who were willing to de-
fend their homes to come out There was
not less than four thousand nen who
made their appearance 1t the appointed
hour. There was $500 in line, and all
the Others would have beer if there had
been any preconcerted and understood ar
rangements for the purpose, OF if the men
of the city had all been fully organized.
Old men Of SO years, and boys Of IA or
ID were there, of all ages, classes and con-
ditions. and everybody showed perfect
readiness to do or die, when the hour
should arrive to defend the State against
raids All We lack is to complete organi-
zation. Let 1t be thoroughly effected
When that is done, and arms in our
bands, we can whip any Yankee raid that
will venture anywhere near this city.
Quite a respectable show of cavalry was
out; some Of the companies are getting
well drilled
After the long line had marched back
and forth, up and down the street, and
performed various eyo.utions, Col Cart
rell addressed the vast concOurse from the
balcony over the store of Foster, Queen 4
Co, in short, but patriotic, spirited and
hopeful speech, which was received with
hearty cheers, in which he urged them to
perfect their organizations at once, SO
that every man would know where aud to
whom to report, when the hour of dan
ger arrived.-1fldnta C0nfederdcy.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
A Teacher wanted.

no Teach in private family, competent to
l. teach Music and the English branches
Apply TO DIR. J. II. Delony, near Columbus,
Hampstead County, Ark
+. July 29th, 1868. 2S-i
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
OFFICE A. @. NJ. wAsnIxGrox. ,

OFFICE A. Q. NJ, WAsHINGroS, AEK..
IHqust 3, 1868. {
In conformity to above orders, an prepared
to receive any of the articles above enumerated
that farmers in the vicinity Of this Post may
see proper to deliver. Those hauling from n
distance exceeding eight miles will be paid at
the rate of twenty five cents per thousand
pounds for each mile so hauled.
GEO. TAYLOR.
! 29-3 Cant & A q. Al
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
Making 4 total OF

We have added TO the returns of 1856
the ratio Of Increase, for the preceding
decaGe, in each State. We have taken
only onc-third Of the number il Teunes-
see and two-thirds in Notwithstanding,
a. we suppose, a proper allowance for the
portions Of those two States in the pos
session of the enemy. OF the number
thus obtained we estimate that $4,000 are
already in the service-so that, by ex-
tending the CONSUMPTION to 45 years, we
only increase the strength of our armies
by 10000 men.
We doubt whether Lincoln will ever
get as many under his csnscription.-
HDJlc Nclrs.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
Runaway

IRON my place, near Washington, Negro
IL Man named JACK, who \ about feet 4
inches high, about "A years oid, black, rather
iso pounds. Twill pay twenty-five dollars re-
ward for his delivery to me or the jailor OF
Hampstead county
Aug. 3, 1868 29-3
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12

PRODUCE LOAN OFFICE, !
Washington, DIRK, Aug. s. 1868.
l am now prepared to pay for all cotton pur-
chased by my sub-agents. Please bring for
ward certificates with dispatch.
DAVID BLOCK,
Gen. Agt. p. L. C. S. A. for Ark.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
Treasury Notice as 10 Fun ing
Treasury Notes.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. c. S. y

..- TREASURY DEPARTMENT, C. S. y.
Richmond, June /, 1868.
A Ii holders of Treasury Notes issued prior
II t. 9th April, 1868, are notified that until
the lst of August ensuing inclusive they can
be funded in seven per cent. bonds. After
that date the Notes bearing date prior to lst
December, 1862, can no longer be funded.
Those which bear date betwe en- the lst Decem-
Der, 1862, and 9th April 1868. can be funded
II seven per cent, 5 at any time on or before
the lst of August, 1868, after which date, they
are fundable only in four per cents.
Notes bearing date on or after 9th April,
1868, are fundable in six per cent. bonds if
presented within Cne year from the FIRST dav
OF the month printed across their face-after
the year they are fundable only in four per
cents.
(Signed) C. G. MEMMINGER,
Secretary Of Treasury.
24-5
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
DR.. w. p. HART,
w ashinp ton. Arkansas,

CAN always be found, unless professionally
~ ehgaged, at his Drug Store during the day
- Al Mrs. d. E. Williams residence at night
5. y 13, 1868. l1-u
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12

CAUGHT 4 TARrAR.-The Richmond Dispatch
Of the I4th ult has tie following account Of
how Yankee steamer took after Confederate
Pirate and how she found her, and how she
wished she hadn't:
The U. s. (chartered) steamer Ericsson,
with three guns, was sent put from New York
or the 27th ult. ami the sth instant found
Nhat she was sent fora pirate. writer on
board gives the following result Of the discOv-
cry:
she had an English ensign at her peak. and
a. soon a. she had agcertained WHO we were
she altered her course bradinr- straight for
n; but in . short time again heading to the
West. q If anxious - try our speei Mean
while all hands we're called To quarters and
everything necessary for fighting our shin rot
ready: the guns trained, and powder and sf.;l
passed Up i'll 4 short time. However. ~ arain
hauled 10 tine eastward passing us On our s-ar-
board bow not more than half nile distant
from u. and Te came TO the conclusion that
she must in reality be nothing more than she
pretended IN be-an English man-of-war.
Just as she had ranged herself well on our
starboard quarter fog set in, nearly envelop-
inr her from our sight, and almost lnstantane-
ously with the puff Of white smoke that curled
slowly above her. down came the English
colors and the ..stars and bars fioated in
their place and almost Immediately afterwards
the whizzing shrek Of riaed shell struck close
to our vessel. making music enough for al Of
u. and ric0chettinE, struck the rim Of our
foretop and then plunged into the sea ahead
This Wa Immediately followed by two Others
WHICH struck close 70 US What could we doe
Fighting her was out OF the question. our ar
mament consisting only OF one 20 FOUNDER
Parrot and two II FOUNDER ritied h9witzer-;
y and a soon as the fog could clear mp he would
have lain ouI Of the EXTREMIST point OF cur fir
ing. and, ike the Pope Of Rome, the game
would have been entirely In his hands: and SO
nom ds Djeu' why DO | hesitate to tell it,
we pursued the next wisest course ard steere
u the south and west with a full head OF
steam on. making ten knots by the log. The
( fog lifted in about half an hour afterwards.
. and the prirateer was seen standing across
our stern: but no sooner did she see tha: we
had taken to fight, than she stood foI A. Bu;
! a stern chase j. n long chase, and. notKith-
standing that through the defect Of j tube one
II our boilers became Gseless-detracting a
/ knot from our former speed-we steadily
gained upon him At P. NJ she distaneel
from u about FIVE or six miles, when she gave
1 UP the chase and hauled to the southvard.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
I AN AR D
AND BOOT AND SHOE MANDATORY

AND BOOT AND SHOE MANUF FACT0RY.
THE undersigned are now establishing in
L the name of RICE, ARNOLD s CO., a
lanyard, at or near the residence of E. W.
Arnold near the Little Missouri river. Per-
sons having Leather to tan, curry or finish off.
can have it done in the best of style at the
lanyard by sending it in. Cash paid for good
hides st the lanyard or at Moscow.
We are also putting up Boot and Shoe
Shop, and will be prepared to execute all work
furnished US in neat and durable style
c. 0. RICE,
E. W. ARNOLD,
j. NJ. WHITESIDE.
jan. ], 1868. silly.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12

GEN. EwELL STRUCK II TIE Battle
OF GErrYsBURG:-During. the battle Of
Gettysburg Gen. Ewell, refining in his
horse and calling one Of his aids to hin,
said: al have been struck, assist me to
alight."
Having helped him from his horse, the
aid inquired where the General had been
hit.
"Here," said General Ewell, pointing
70 his wooden leg, "I'll trouble you to
hand me my other leg"
The fractured artificial limb having
been removed, and fresh one put on in
It's place, the brave old General re-nount-
ed his horse, and again rode to the front.
Richmond E.carliner.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
NOTICE..

A LII persons indebted to the undersigned for
II the years 1861 and 1862, are notified that
'helr accounts are ready for adjustment, and
are requested to come forward without delay
and make settlements, either by cash or notes.
.. NJ WISEBERG.
Washington, Feb IL. 1869. Aft
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
Wanted.

PROPOSALS will be received at this office
L for making Thirty Thousand (30.O0G)
OAK BOARDS for Government buildings.
J. ID. THOMAS,
Purchasing and Manufacturing Q. NJ.
Washington, July 22, 1868. l 27-2
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12

EzE- Every State has its peculiar mortihca-
tiOns. A letter from Brashear City represents
q regiment Of Texas cavalry In the Feieral
service. Ii is stationed on the Mississippi, At
BOute Station, On picket duty. Some O+ the
Col. Jesse Stancil, formerly Of Austin, Capt.
Speed Of Austin sheriff in lsJo-6I, ana 1t.
p. e. Temple, from some western county.
These troops are very much afraid Of our
Texas soldiers They should be, for We ina
gine they would be dealt with little imna-
nently, should they fall in:o the hands og ~
true hearted TexaDs. .N-Aa
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12

RECoNsTR UCTIoN We e1nYte the at
tention Of the few fossil remains of the
old Union party to the prospect Of the
execution OFT heir planafforded ia tie fol-
lowing example.
Their Ast chance to get into the old
Union again is certainly to pack up and
get witItall expedition across the lines
LincolS is already bent on subjugation
and opposed to reconstruction. The game
Is lFcked. The following is taken fzasl
2 Northern papsSr y
THE Express on the authority of an
unimPeachabt telctter from Washireton,
stated some-iays since, that Louisiana
Commissioners in Washington proposed
70 the Pytsident the organization Of the
State, TO return to the Union, provided
the State could be admitted as she was
when the ordinance of secession was, by
fraud and force, imposed upon her The
President. we said, gave no manly renly,
but shufiled eff the Commissioners.-Mr.
Secretary Seward. in bis White House
speech, reported by telegraph, confirmed
in substance the statement ir the Ex-
press.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-12
NOTICE.
PAY DUE DECEASED SOLDIERS.

THE undersigned has the necessary blanks
i and full instructions for procuring Pay,
Bounty, &C., due Deceased Soldiers aud will
give prompt attention to filling up the blanks
and administering the oath required by law.
c. L. SUTTON, J. P.
Washington, March 18th, 1868.