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Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
NOTICE..
In the matteS Of the Estate Of D
John johnson I, ece sci Z

IL inc IlhlttN ~ LHe Estate OF \
John Johnson I. ece ased.
W HEREAS, the personal property of said
" estate, other than slaves is insufficient to
pay the debts OF said estate: Notice II hereby
given that during the present term of the Pro
bate Court for Hampstead County, at the ex-
pirsiion cf four weeks from this date. I will
apply TO said Court for an order 10 sell so
many of the slaves belonging to said estate as
may he necessary fer the payment Of the debts
u said estate. And at the same time and
PLACE will also apply for division Of the 70.
wing slaves, jointly owned by said estat e
and Aiariah Pear-ell. minor, to wit: Henry.
Jacob Charity. Eliza. Lucy, John. Jes-y. Lou
isn, Virgil. Henry. Mary, Jacob, ami Juiy.
AMI at the same time ard place. application
"i.. he ma 'e FOR assignment OF the t.0w=r be-
unaiA- t1 the widow Cf slid intrStare.
Il. \. BEUNSOE.
Adm'r of JOHN johnson. deed,
October 2Isf, 1863. 81
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
mo. Al
To Gen. j. l.. MarmaduKe.
From Capt. Moore to Cnl. Crockett.


Little Rock. Ark, Sept. 4. 1868
o. Colonel have the honor TO ackpowl-
edge the receipt Of Gen. y NJ. Walkers
letter to Gen. J. l.. Marmai uke. dated
Sept. 8. 1863. in which Gen. Walker ac-
knowledge. the reception of Gen Marina
dukes note of Sept. .. 1868, and says !.
that though the first portion of the note
j. entirely satisfactory, vet thar he de-
mands an "erplicn erplanatioa' Of the
words of the latter portion.
Though Gen. Marmadukc disclaims the
use of the specific term coward" in re-
lation to Cen. Walker. s'ill f,r the 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.
l have the honor, Colonel, 70 be,
Very respectfully. your ob't serv't.
JNO. c. MOORE.
To Col. r. Fl. Crockett.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
n@ Capt. Black. courier from Nc

na- 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 ball 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 will
unfortunately keep our gallant General
out of the saddle for some time. We
need his sort badly There is not a field
officer in the army who has done SO
much service, and made so little noise
and pretension over it.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
mo. 2. I
No.
From Gen. Mar maduke to Gen. w ,lkcr.
Camp near Little Rock, Ark.


From Gen. Mar maduke to Gen. w slkcr.
Camp near Little Rock, Ark. }
Sept. ?, 1868.
Gencral-I received your note dated
Sept. ,, 1868, per Col. X. II. Crockett; at
8 A. NJ, this morning, stating that it had
been reported" to You that | had ''Pro-
nounced me (you) coward" ia the fight
at Reeds Bridge.
do not recognize the right Of yourself
or any ole else to call for ''explana,ions"
when your information is based upon
nameless .'reporters." In this case, how
ever, | will waive 1t.
have not pronounced YOU coward,
but | desire to inform you that your g a
duet as commander of the cavalry, nor only
at Reeds Bridge, but during the late re.
treat from Brownsville was such That |
dctcrminedsno longer TO serve under you,
aud in consequence | informed Major
Sueed, Adjt. Geo. Dis. of Ark that lie
must either order me from under ynui
coin maud ur relieve me from the commahd
of ny nwu tro 'ps.
Yuur note would have receivel earlier
attcnti"n, but official duties-l,aviug TO
visit MY advanced outpcsis- prevented.
My friend, Capt. Jno. q. Moore, will
hand you this, and i. authorized 10 further
net in nay behalf.
Yours respectfully,
j. L. MARMADUkE
To Gen. L. NJ. Walker.-Present.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28

ADDRESS OF Hon. r. K. GARLAND
invite attention to this document on our
first page. 1t is we'll 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 is entisled to fair and candid
reading, and to such consideration we
cheerfully commend it.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
mo. 81
From Gen. Walker to Gen. Marmaduke

From Gen. Walker to Gen. Marmaduke
Camp near Terry's Ferry.
Arks. River, Sept 3, 1868.
General-Your note, through YOUR
friend Capt. j. e. Moore, was received
this afternoon at p NJ, and is so far
satisfactory in what relates to the questions
contained in my note of the I'd, "but." !"
you say, 81 desire to inform you (me) that
your (my) conduct as commander of cav
airy, not only at Reed's Bridge, but during
the late retreat from Brownsville, was such
that determined no longer to serve under
you (me.)"
The above language is capable If many
different constructo ms, and | therefore de-
mand an erplicH explanation Of your
meaning.
This will be handed you by my friend +,
Col. r. H Crockett.
Respectfully.
l.. NJ WALKER
To Gen. j. l.. Marmaduke.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28

FROM BRACES ARMY.-Somewhat sim
gularly, we have no later definite intel
hgence from Bragg's army than that
gwen 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 &C
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 lth INST, report that the intelli-
gence had been received there that
Rosecrantz had capitulated uncondi-
tionally.
We can as yet determine nothing GER
tainly about this Bragg's army is in
good condition, and its discipline now
tells. He certainly has his wilv 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., 1863-10-28

IYR1rLN- FROM THE INDIAN COUNTRY
Col.<o'Kean passed through last Mon
day from Paris in Texas. He reports
having seen there . despatch sent from
Col Cooper to the Indian Council, to the
effect that Quantrell had attacked and
killed Gen. 8lount, with all his staff and
escort. On their way from Fort Smith TO
Fort Leavenworth.
We learn also that DR.. Cooper a son
of Gen. Cooper arrived here yesterday,
and confirms the intelligence. 1t is re-
ported that Blount and staff, and all of
an escort of some 200 men except 25,
were killed.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28

VICTORY ON THE ATCHAFALAYA-Fro
private letter from an officer on Gen.
Walkers staff, we learn that on the 29th
ultlmo, Gen. Green came upon seven
hundred Federals, on the Atchafalaya,
advantageously posted in a 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 rife and one parrot, all
their camp and garrison equipage, and
few wagons and teams. Among the
prisoners were one colonel and two
1ieut.-coonels, with other officers We
lost in killed and wounded about 10,
the enemy about the same.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
nDExEDl
ED.

On Saturday morning Tie 18th inst, al tile
residence Of John L. Bouldiu. Esq, Mrs. SAEAm
al. OGLEsBr, wife Uf NJ. Oglesby. ESQ. o.
kentucky, and daughter of Major Paua. dee d
VI Lafayette county.
This most estimable lady has been long
known ia our community, and leaves behind
Ter large circle Of friends and relations to
mourn her los~, who sincerely sympaIhise rith
ner husband aud family their bereavement
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28

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 tie tenor of the dispatches received
by Ould indicated the purpose of the
Yankee Government as adverse to its
recent policy.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
Lynchburg, Va. Septembar "a =

Lynchburg, Va, September "a
"The 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 tanks at Bristol, &c. We
now have a 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., 1863-10-28

CHARLEsToN.--Our dispatches are as
late as the 9th 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., 1863-10-28
Committed

20 Lafayette county Jail. two NEGRO MEN
I Frank, copper color. ahspt ) feet 3 incbes
high. blacksmith. Manuel, black Coz,
abou; feet o inches high. shoemaker ybn
say they bclnnE 10 Col Williams, near pina
Bluff. Ark. The owner ar said slaves II her,
by notified 10 come forward. prove propertv
pay charges and take them away or thev vii
be dealt with according to law.
IT, N. HALDRIP,
Sheriff and JailOr Lafayette Co, Ark.
Oct. IL. 1863 Cost Of adv. 81 a week
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
Confederate ASAOcfafion

Association will meet at the Court House IN
Saturday next, 24th inst, at n o'clock, n. m
The members are required to be present, as
business Of Importance will be attended to.
An address on the war may be expected By
one of the members
by order Of the President:
JOHN II. EAkIS. Sec
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
Fpou V1Rc,N,. R;chmo,d Can+

FRoM VIRGINIA---Richmond, Sept. 90.
"A special dispatch to the Enquirer
says, there was a considerable cavalry
fight yesterday. beginning near Madison
G. Fl. Our forces fell back three or four
miles. There was also artillery firing
at several of the lower fords yesterday
evening.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
Army Medical BOARD

THE Army 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
70 appear for examination will be dropped from
the service.
P. o. HOOPER, Surgeon C. A..
Presd't Army Med. Board
Washington, Ark, Oct IL 1863. 3s3
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
Machinery for Sale

ONE Steam Saw and Grist Mill. with every
" thing complete and in good running order
has only been in use about eight months. a.
a set ot Blacksmith tools. and eight dozen f;ns
cut lO-inch Files, and 400 feet cur beltinr
Terms, cath, negro property or land
Adaress, H. r. l.. MINFREY,
Lewisville, Ark, Oct. Z. 1863. 37-l
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
I No. 6. !
From Capt. Moore to Col. Crockett.

From Capt. Moore to Col. Crockett.
Little Rock, Ark. Sept. 5, 1868,
Colonel-Your note of Sept. 4ih ! have
the honor to acknowledge. 1t affords me
pleasure. as the friend of Gen. Marpaduke,
to accord to the demand of satisfaction
made therein.
l shall be pleased to meet you al your
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
500 REWARD

q NTRAYED from the premises Of Samuel II
~ Thomas, Esl., near Washington Ariansas.
on Saturday night the 18th inst. a heav,
built chestnut sorrel Mare, years old, brand
ed on left shoulder I will pay theIabove
reward for her delivery to me at Mr.. Tiomns'
or to Major John c. Peay, Qpartcrma4er at
Washington.
GORDON N, ,PLAY.
Oct. 10Th, 1868. &,tf
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
~ Capt. VIM. Ferguson,

E Capt. VIM. Ferguson, Quarter:
master of McNair's Brigade, arrived
here last Sunday. Our young friend
Billy" has proven himself a good sol
der, as well as trusty and attentive
man of business. He has done faith
ful service with graceful modesty, and
deserves hearty welcome.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28

Correspondence between Gems. Walker
and Marmaduke.
[Note No. l.
From Gen. Walker to Gen. Msrmaduke.
Sept. ?, 1868.
General am Informed that YOU have
pronounced me coward, and that | SO
acted il the fight at Reeds Bridge. You
will please Inform me whether you have
been correctly reported.
This will be handed you by Col Il. Il.
Crockett
Yours respectfully,
l.. NJ. WALKER
To Gen. armaduke.-Present.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
TCORRESPoNDENCE.
ARKADELpHIA, ARK, Oct. l6, 1868.

Jno r. Eokin, Esg.-Dear Sir: We
send you for publication the eubjoined
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
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. Fl. CROCKETT,
JNO. G. MOORE.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
Found.

NEAR Arkadelphia, large sum OF money
IN which the owner can have b. describing
the money, paying for this advertisement, and
Fewarding the finder
Apply at this Office.
Oct. z, 1863. 37-u
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
4 SUEiSTaTUTE.

A NJ person wishing to hire Substitute can
u procure cne by applying to James Clardy
or " iley McGuire, at Centre Point Ark.
n3n-9wE
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
LosT.-See advertisement of Dr. A P. Moore

CoURIERs FOR LoGAN's CAvALRY.-Al let
ters for this command, if left at the postofice
either at Camden or Washington by the 1st of
November, will be carefully conveyed by j. r.
Petty and G.. w. Orton.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
MARR EEp.

In Paraclifta, Ark. on Sunday evening.
Sept. 27;h, by Rev T. G. L. Steele, James ".
Mathews. formerly Of Little Rock, TO Mis-:
ddie NJ Fears, Of Sewer.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
No. 5.
From Col. Crockett to Capt. Moore

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 4. 1868.
Captain-Yo our 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 a gentleman.
You will please to confer with me at
your earliest convenience, so that proper
preliminary arrangements can be made for
a meeting at once.
Very respectfully. your ob't serv't.
r. II. CROCKETT.
Capt J. C. Moore Present.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28

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 circum-
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
we'll 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
selfshness as well as patriotism urges
US to sow largely.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28

B@- 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 10 such kind attentions.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
EICST.

COMEWHERE between Moore & Smiths
- Drug Store and the residence of Capt. X. A.
Cal riGan, large bunch of small KEYS, on
steel ring with lead pencil sharpener, for the
recovery of which will pay ten dollars.
A. p. MOORE.
Washington. Oct FL, 1865. a9-2
TISE KEY BUGLE FOR sale. Apply at this
l. Office
Oct. Goth, '63. 39-tf
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
Terms Of AdyerfiSfng

Bs5@ We are authorized to announce RUFUS
K. GARLAND, of Hampstead county. as can
didate TO represent the people of this<Second)
District in the Confederate Congress. Election
first Wednesday in November, 1868.
D We are authorized to announce Hon.
G. D. RoIsToN as a candidate for reelection
to Congress from this (Second) Congressional
District
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28

BEWARE OF FALSE RUMoRs!-A very
ungenerous effort is on foot to cast
odium upon the Hon. G. D. Royston, just
upon the eve of the Congressional cleo
ton. 1t is very industriously circulated
around by his political opponents, that
the Hon. R. w. johnson, and some con-
nections and friends of his, (whom being
ladies we will not nentiou,) by their in
fuence obtained orders from headquar-
ters exempting their property from i'm
pressment. If this were indeed true, it
should not in the slightest degree affect
Gen. Royston But it is not strictly
true. The order is made expressly
upon the representation that teams and
negroes were required to enable them
to move their property and families to a
place of safety, which they were about
doing. 1t was not general exemption
of their property from lmpressment.
Another order has been issued to the
Quartermaster here, who has had Gen
Royston's property impressed for some
time; (without any complaint from him
or his friends on that account, to allow
Gen. Royston the privilege, if in the
Judgment of the Quartermaster it should
he indispensadiy necessary, of taking
back his wagons and teams in order to
remove his family and property TO a
place of safety before leaving for Con-
gress-the same to be then returned.
There is nothing wrong in that Gen.
Royston is entitled to the same rights
with other citizens. Equality is equity.
Express instructions have been given
to the authorities here engaged in i'm
pressing, not to interfere with the wag
ons, teams or drivers, Of any persons in
the act of moving. 1t would be hard
indeed if the use of wagons and teams
by the government before a family got
ready 10 move, should deprive them of
that privilege
We make these statements from a
sense of justice. We would not will
lingly allow Gen. Royston's opponent to
be dealt with unfairly if we were able to
prevent it. Nor can we be silent when
he is to be the victim of an unjust pre-
judice. If the people are dissatisfied
with his public character and conduct,
let them vote against him. That is right
and their duty. But it is much to be
regretted that any citizens should allow
their feelings to prompt them to unfair
and unjust modes of electioneering.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
earliest convenience, and arrange the ne
cessary terms, &c.
Very respectfully, your ob't serv't,
JNO. c. MOORE.
To Col. II. III. Crockett
mo. u
Terms Of Agreement.

NO. 4.
Terms Of Agreement.
Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 5, 1868.
Gen. Marmaduke agrees to meet Gen.
Walker on the following terms;
lst The place Of meeting shall be the
Old Godfrey LeFevre place, seven miles
below Little Rock, on the north side Of
the Arkansas river. The time shall be 6
o clock, A. NJ, tomorrow. Position aud
the word shall be determined b. chance.
ID Either party shall be accompanied
by his second, his advising friend and
two surgeons.
Sd. The weapons shall be what is known
as Coh's Nary Reroicer, all the barrels
of which shall be loaded. The distance
shall be .ftteen PAGES, to be stepped BY the
mutual trle nds Of the parties IN company.
4th. The pistols of both parties shall
be loaded on the ground, and shall be
charged with the ''round ball"
5,h The word shall be "are you ready?"
The reply shall be ''ready" or ..not ready"
within ten seconds by each party. Both
parties having replied "re-dy," the word
shall be given fire" After which both
parties shall fire at will at any tine with
in five minutes or until all the loads of the
pistol are exhausted, or one of the parties
shall fall At the end Of the five minutes,
Or upon tile falling Of ei,her party, the
word sail be given STOP" when both
parties shall cease firing. Neither party
shall in the meantime leave his position.
9th. The pistols shall be placed i u the
hands of the principals already cooked,
aud shall be held with the muzzIe down
ward q; an angle not exceeding ten de
grees from the foot, or upward at the
same angle from the head.
9Th. The seconds and advising friends
Of both parties shall wear their side arms
only; and any attempt 10 violate these
terms shall snbject the party, whether
principal. second or friend, 20 be shot
upon ;he spot.
(Sigued,) JNO. C. MOORE,
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