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True Democrat., 1863-02-11
Law3 of the, Confederate Congress
(No. el.,


 AN ACT to amend an act entitled "An act to divide the State Of Texas into judicial districts, anu to provide for the appointment of judges and officers of the same.
 The C'ngress of tie Coafcderate States of America do enact, That the counties of Matagorda, Whar- ton, Colorado, Washington and Bureson are here by attached to the Eastern District of Texas, and all suits hereafter instituted against persons resd ing in any of said counties shall be instituted in the court of said district held at Galveston, until otherwise ordered by the judge of said district: Prooided, ho1eoer, That all suits and other pro- ceedings instituted against persons or property in any of said counties shal be prosecuted to fin u, judgment and execution under the laws now in force. SEC. /. That there shall be appointeda marshal for the district of Eastern Texas, for the court held at Galveston, and the marshal for the district of Eastern Texas shall be the marshal for the court he'd at Tyler.
 Approvei Sept 90, 1862.
True Democrat., 1863-02-11
Gov. SeYmour's Message.

RICHMOND, January l0.-Gov. Scvmours
 message, published in the New York Herald of the 9th. says the war has taken more than two hundred thousand m .n from the work shops and fields S'averv was not the subject and cause of the war We must look for the cause of the war in the prevailing disregard of the laws and Constitution. Our difficulties teach us that we must reform the people and policy of the gov. ernment The rights of the States must be re- spected A cons )lilated government would de-
True Democrat., 1863-02-11
Was Committed

TENO the jail of Conway county, Ark, on the A 22d of January. l363 runaway slave who calls his name STEPHEN; says he belongs to Jacob Yankey, of Jackson county, Missouri, but was hired to some captain in Shelby's brigade of cavalry says he was left with the trains near Lew isburg, Ark. Said slave is about l5 years old; feet, 6 inches high; black color; had on when com mittcd soldier cup and rouod tbout jacket
 The owner of said slave is hereby notified to come forward, prove his property, pay all charges and take him away. or he will be dealt with the law directs ANDY A. LIVINGSTON,
 Sheriff Conway County, Ark
 Feb 1. 1863. 6m Cost adv. s per week.
True Democrat., 1863-02-11

(No. 29.)
 AN ACT to permit enlistments in the navy and
 marine corps.
 The Conqrcss of the Confederate States of Amer.ca do enact That, from and after the passage oi thls act, any person subject to enrolment for military service, under the acts of Congress proV'dihg TOT the public defence. shall be permitted to enist in the marine corps at any time pror to beng mus tered into the army of the Confederate States Provided That the number of men So enlisted dors not increase the marine corps beyond the strength authorized by law
 SEC 2 That if any person has been or IS about to he enrolled for service in the army, shall, at any tme before being assigned to any company, declare to the enrolling commanding officer that he prefers being enrolled for service in the navy or maine corps shall be the duty of the said oi'icer to enroll such person for tile service which he may prefer and to transmit to the Secretary oi the Ma " list of the persons so enrolled.
 SEC 3. That from and after the passage ol this net the ply of sailors and marine shall be increas ed four dollars per month.
 Approved, Oct. ,, 1862.
True Democrat., 1863-02-11
[No. 25. !

AN ACT to amend an act entitled {" An act pro-
 vidng for the appointment of Adjutants of re-
 giments and legions of the grade of subatern,
 i'll addition to the subalternsattached to compa-
 nies," approved August 3lst, 1861.
 1He Congress ot the Confedratc States of America do enact, That the provisions of said act be ex- tended 50 as to apply to independent battaions, and that on the recommendation of the comman- der of any such battalion adjutant of the grade of subaltcrn may be appointed by the President for said battaon who is not attached suI,altern to said battaion and that said adutant when So ap- pointed, shall have the same rank, pay and allow ance are provided by law for adjutants of regi- mcnts.
 Approved October 3, 1862.
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.(No. 27.)

AN ACT to empower certain persons to administer
 paths in certain cases The Congress of the Coafederate States of America do enaci That the oath required to enable sick, wounded, or other soldiers to receive their pay, may be taken before any quartermaster who is here by authorized to administer the same before any justice of the peace having jurisdiction, or any other officer having the right by the laws of the State to administer oaths.
 Approy ed October 2, lS62.
True Democrat., 1863-02-11
Valuable Salt Land for Sale

s OFFER for sale 2o00 acres of rich bottom land, E three miles east of Arkadelphia; 800 acres dead ened for three years; 5o acres cleared and dozen salt wells now being worked upon the land Terms f~eafy drffaFS per acre-Contcderute money or ne- groce taken in ayment. For information apply to Col. E. II. Johnson, Hon. F. ". Cross, Little Rock; or w. D. Neely, Arkalelpia.
 JAS. l.. WlTIIERSpOON. Jan T. 1883. 3r%
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Approved October 3, 1862.
(No. 26.) )

AN ACT supplemental to "An act authorizing the Secretary of War to grant transfers" ap- proved Sept. 2S, 1862.
 The Congress of tke Confederatc States of America do enaci, That whenever the Secretary of War shall grant transfers agreeable to the above act to any soldier now in the service, he shall furnish transportation also
 Approved Oct. 9, 1862.
True Democrat., 1863-02-11
(No. 23.)
AN ACT amnnd thn N AL

AN ACT to amend the !" Act to authorize pay ment to be sllde for certain horses purchased for the army, by Col. A. ". Mcdonald, ,'' approved August 3lst 1862.
 The Congress ofthe Confderate ttates of Aaasrica do enact, That the above recited act be amended so as insert after the wort & horses" wherever it occurs in said act, the words ''auI cavalry equip mcnts.''
 Approved Sept. 30, 1862.
True Democrat., 1863-02-11
(No. 28.)
NO. EO.J JOINT RESOLUTIONS of thanks to Lieut.

JOINT RESOLUTIONS of thanks to Lieut.. L.
 N Brown, and all under his command.
 R,solped by the Congress of the Conederate States Of America, That the thanks of Congress are here by rendered to Lieut.. Isaac N Brown, and all un. Ger his command, for their signal exhibition ot skill and gallantry, on the l4th day of July last, on the Mississippi river, near Vicksburg, in the
True Democrat., 1863-02-11
For Sale or ExChauee.

{ VALUABLE tract of land in Dallas county, containing 40 acres, 10 cleared; good i'm plovements; excellent water good orchard, etc. Will sell for Confederate money exchange for negroes. For particulars enquire for three days at this office, Afterwards address the subscriber at Alkadephia. J. A. GEOGUEGAN.
 IA
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N Q T. c E

<~SOMMITTED to the Arl Pentantiary by the ax N ialer of Jackson county, certain Negro Man, TD calling himself LOUIS, about feet inches high, off
 black color light huld about 25 years old owner un-& known.
 The said negro will be sold at the expiration of two ,f nohcalled for by the owner A.x WARD, Dec. $, 1881. 2lm. keeper of Pensfaafs@ss
True Democrat., 1863-02-11
OFFICE CoMMANDANr CoNscRiprs,
 Littie Rock, Ark, Feb. Sd, 1863 {

' -A"'b A~o' ou, AcO35 General Order No g.
 EN pursuance of orders from the Hon. Secratsrv \ of War, all certificates of exemptions granted to persons between the ages of IS and 35 wears as agents, owners or oFerseers oi plantations oftwenty negroes, in th's State, are hereby revoked. Ali persons holding certificates of exemptons as above named, are hereby ordered to report i,n,nediateIu to the Enrolling Officers of their respective eoun ties. B. r. DANLEY. Col.
 Comdt Conscripts, District Arkansas Feb. 1, lo63. St Gazette copy
True Democrat., 1863-02-11

MAi. J. II. CnrMP, A 2. NJ, FonT SNlTH--
 HENRY GARRETT, deserter from Company c, SpcQys Regiment, will probably attempt to pass our lines if your section. Please notify all our pickots 90 that ho may be apprelended DrsoRrPTIoN--5 feet, ' inches Iigh weighs l49 or l5o pounds, dark hair curs; r or IS years old, sma! nose turned up, ~Qar on his shin two inches long, had on ,rab hat, rcd oyershjrt, brown casnet coat much worn, new boots. Rode of gray stallion, with black spots on him, branded ,Jno. Harp on left shoulder carries his tail on side tumor close to the root of his tail, years old, l514 hanas high. Horse was stolen from J. H. Baker, Buitords Regiment.
 ". SADBURY,
 Capt. Com'dg Co. c. $50 reward will be paid for delivery of the horse to Burords Regiment, Stones company. or at Waco, Texas. Dec 31 St
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" OTI (: E .

NNTAS committed io the Arkansas Pcni.entary, yss " the sheriff of Pulask county, on the lst ot lVt November I861 a certain Negro Man. callinA his namer John said negro is about 45 years old black >k. oor feet nine inches in height, has pop eyes and an m-
 He is the property Stephen Bsreeld who resides near yiaksburg Nss and if not taken away at the expiration of two years, will be sold by the State.
 " A. J. WARD,
 Dec E. lS6l 24n. Keeper of Pepffsatfary.
True Democrat., 1863-02-11
SheIitt's $ Notice.

COMMITTED to the jail of Johnson county, Ar O kansas on the 27th day of December, 1882, negro hoy who says his name is GEORGE, about l7 years old, , feet hgh weighs l3o pounds, dark color speaks slow, had on rair of gray pants and to Berry, sherilf of Monroe county, Arkansas ha says lis Master WAS taken by the fedcrals. anl le ant others made th-ir escape, and he don't bn ow what has become of the others
 The owner of the above named slave is hereby no. tifed to come forward prove his ownership to tie same, or hc will be dealt with as the law direct.
 JOHN r. HILL,
 Sheriff of Johnson County Ark. Jan. 1868. 6m Cost of adv. $2 per week.
True Democrat., 1863-02-11

n,rpvrrcruENT- Nill sell my place tWU MY anu 70 z Ar A miles southwest of coebated Hot spnsss of 50 kansas for confederate bonds The i ,ste of cultiva-
 rs 5aeaad land 25 of which is in hil s sel with a aap and n or n acres dadened w 1so sod of pork or without the place. 80 head of @ one two story log hnn hos s'ost by with good of sokehous crib and stable an sar both e latter peach esa heahy thrifty trees Oo ig"f pan though put up Ill all Ro rod of tunneed ditch. Ill reference 10 not least oc asine have fenced in about 800 acres i ny plenty of water near by as a o h state year ,se to the saubry the locality and the purity of my spring water would simply have not been aenog ed in ny family Full particulars gven Iy iG me at Hot Springs Ark fEIEs CosNoDni' inI i,nt .io snripCs, Ark, Jan fl, 1863. 4ts
True Democrat., 1863-02-11

Ric5nond, November ? lS62 GENERAL -DErs,
 to be pubshod for least times, in sufficient mum Der of newpapers in each Stat of inc Cofedeacy 10 h sure it's reaching every part of the country:
 T. All commis. ine, officers and ens:rd men, who are now absent their commans om any ohr cause than actual disability or dny under ol'rs nom me Secretary oi War fem their department commanders, will return to their commands without utiAS.-
 IT. Commissioned officers filling to comply with me f9- visions of foregoing paragraph within reasonable length of tiae in o exceed twenty cays aeT ' publication this Order shall b. dropped from the rolls oi he army in disrrace and their names w bo furnished to tho Commaaant of ConBcrps for enroment in the ranks
 III All enlisted who shal fail 10 comply with the provisions of paragraph of th- Order. within reasonable length sna pc cuasctred desertes ana trt ated arcordip cly their le uruished to the Com'nan- ant o Cnscrps their State for publication, or srch other ac ton as may be deemed most efhcaclous.
 " In order insure the efficient cooperation o' M con cernad to carry this immediate effect department commanders directed to require from the commanding otcar of each separate command. their departments. prompt report of all commissioned otcefsano enlisted men absent fr,m their commands Ihfsere-
 r,s ,ns .oto in each ca tho ca of absence; and rrgmonta battalion company commanderwho 'aii nc F. ect to furnish such report, who shall Knowingly ne euy of concelng any case Of soS'noe sna on con vic,;na thereof, be sumfnarilY dismissed.
 Cni4r provisions If tho 2 clause ot paragsph IT of General Orders No S2 oihcers ann prsM incapable of bearing arms in consequence or wounds received in bate who otherwise fiji for servico arc required other@se assigned to report to the nearest Counandant of Conscpts in their respective states who will if they fitted for such duty assign them to me co lection tragcIs and the enforcement oi the proVisos this OruOf With tuIl powers 10 call ht1u tHt tary authority such assistance may be necessary thereto. , 4o,. cha,co5
 VI Officers of the Quar rmasteT's pelai tueht eIs'u with ra ya nt of troops are hereby directed o pay any mssionci officer, commissioned ohcft of piNao M rl oas p furnish satfacory evidence that he IS not Ia , t tba nenstes described tle foregoing Order Any r,tc., who shell make payment in violation o this Order shall be liable on h0 b9h'' 'o' 'he
 payment. cnopER Dy VIM Adutant and Inspector General r,, wa.hi,gton Telegraph Camden Herald, Pine p,na r,ue S,utyro Fort smith Bulletin, will pleas ' lish inc above order times and forward acco,n. " ~ office. b. F. b'f ~ ...t Couscrpts.
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True Democrat., 1863-02-11

OFFICE CoM'Dr CoNscRIpTs, DIsr. ARK.,)
 Lafie Rack, Ark Feb }, 1863. Special Orders No 9 A LL certificates t,9 of exemption granted by R. 15a { A. Watkins ,ir.' late Enrolling Officer of ruiaSki county Ark, are hereby revoked, and per sons holding such certificates are hereby ordered to report themselves at once to the Enrolling Officer for Pulaski county
 B. r. DANLEY, Col.
 and Com'dt Conscripts, Dist Ark Feb. 2w Gazette copy.
True Democrat., 1863-02-11
Sale of NonPayment County,

the 2d Monday l G law fo only Q w o O
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N Q T I C 2 :.
" CTrC CE

..o,nsrrrED tc the reniteptiary the l2th ~-GsE}3r day of November l53 & certain s. negro 9sf.%S sutn' hoicbt of black coloI about a years fN ~~ o od 1T ue says he belongs to somo man living kS4gss " FL ,rner is roqueyted to come forward, corn "A , ,r,,b thei i. " and take him away, or he will N2 bc.' sod at the expiration cf two years to pay EG the charges A. S' ,, " f,.S:~, ~;
 Uec B. 1881. 2im. hFei~r ef fefe,te7ib'rt-
True Democrat., 1863-02-11

brilliant and successful engagement of the Sloop of War Arkansas" with the enemy's fleet.
 Approved Oct. ?, 1862.
True Democrat., 1863-02-11

OFFICE COM'DT CONscRIFTs, DIST. oF ARKrl
 Litttc Rock, Ark., Feb. 3, lc63 Special Orders No. l.
 l. appearing that Dr.. k. 0. Blakely, ExamIn' ing Surgeon of Conscripts, stationed at Scarcy, White county, Arkansas, has tIaudulenty issued certificates of disability to able bodied men. All certificates of disability granted by said Dr. R. o Blakely, whether to citizens ot White or any other county, are hereby revoked.
 IT, All conscripts who have received certificates of disability from said Dr. R. O. Blakely qured 10 be again examined.
 III The Enrolling Officer of White county will give due notice to said conscripts of the time and place at which they shall assemble for reexamina- tion. B. F. DANLE1. Col
 and Com'dt Conscripts, Dist Ark. Feb A. 2w Gazette CODY.
True Democrat., 1863-02-11

All of o or aleo n e day
 ShniF January o Isudou Irkonsas February llh, s3-lt tCos of adv. sI4; or
True Democrat., 1863-02-11

yHTAS COMMITTED to the jail Ti Prairie eoun EV ty on the 24th of Dec, 1862, runaway slave, calling himself TOM; about feet, lG inches high, bright muato coor says he belongs to Berry Skaic, Phillips county, Arkansas.
 The owner of said negro is hereby requested 10 come forward, prove his property pay costs and take him hence, or otherwise he will be dealt with tho law directs JAMES NJ. KING, Sheriff,
 per W. c. STEPHENSON, Jailer Prairie Co. Ian Ts63 6m Cost of adv S2 per week.
True Democrat., 1863-02-11
Fine Steam Grist Mill fer Sale.

TYNHE CREST MILL, known as Connor &
 II Chisum's Mill, at Austin, in Prairie county, in fine running order, both for wheat and corn. is offered for sale on reasonable terms. The mill is one of the best if not the very best in the State. For further information call on John II. Chisum at Austin. Feb. 4, lob5. 4tr
True Democrat., 1863-02-11

se s@ "A KkWARD--Ranaway from the subscriber .s 1D g Ss on night of the st inst- negro man ss
 named 33E, about years old of copper color down W 0us and quick spoken; he is about feet 6nchcs high e ishs l50 i60 lbs lie brought from near Weston, aa hs Missou, river by ". A. Guthrie from whom rur chAsei him. He has good many good clothes with him wore boOts wool felt hat and mixed coat little -wnrn with imitaton of keg buttons. The above rewar bc paid. and all expenses, if delivered to in Little Rock. JAMES IIMhh.
 Drc ln tf
True Democrat., 1863-02-11

STATE OF ARKANSAS
 CoUvTY OF YELL.
 Tn the Circuit Court of Yell county, on the chanccrv side thereof, before the clerk in vacaton on the 27th day of January, A.. D. 1862. William Dacu8, Clmblainant)
 vs / Bill for Divorce. Laura l.. Dacus, Defendant.
 nN this day comes the complainant, by C. w. O Lem0yne, his solicitor, and files his bill of complaint against the said defendant, together with ali affidavit that said defendant is a non on-resitient of this State, and it appearing tbat the object of said bill is to obtain decree to dissolve the bons of matrimonv heretofore existing between said complainant and defendant: it is ordered, that said defendant be notified of the pendency of this suit by publication of this order in the True Democrat, a newspaper printed in this State, notifying said defendant that unless she appear and plead answer or demur to said bill of complaint or before the third day of the next term of this court, which is to be held at Danvile, in said county of Yell, on the second Monday of March, 1863, all the ale ca,ions and charges set forth in said bill will be taken as confessed and decree entered accord insly, and that said notice be published by two weekly insertions, the last Of which to be at least four weeks before the first day of said term.
 Attest JAMES C. CALF, Clerk.
 true copy from the record
 JAMES c. CALF, Clerk. Feb f. 1863. 2w* Cost of adv. Sl0.
True Democrat., 1863-02-11
Affecting Incident.

The following, which we take from Texas paper, is a narrative of one of the most affect ing incidents of the war.
True Democrat., 1863-02-11
OFFICE CoMN ,NDANr CoNsCRIpTS, 1
 Litle Rcca, Arh'., Dee. 7, 1862.

The following orders published or the information of all concerned ', By command of & Cooper, Adutant and Inspector Goni
 5. F DANLEY, Col
 and Com'dt ConscTpts, District of Arkansas.
True Democrat., 1863-02-11
Sept TO-. 1862. om Cost of adv s2 per week
2 nn,, nl.r s.on ar1rAan-ru uill aire theah

OOK OUT-SC0 REWARD-I will give the we sA reward for the following described negroes ors az for eSther of them rvared confined at Little RCsS,
 ArS9nsqs: R ANS0N, TOM, MARTIN and JIMMY. AsAZ. Ransom tail with thick head of hair dark copper color Ton is stout heavy built dark copper color. Martin will weigh Ibs feet or 10 inches high, dark color - my is very stout, heavy built, dark coor Martin ana Jl my are brothers. ,, D,1s
 These ncsrocs left me at PenninSons Mil, in Pulaski
 er way to the edelals All well dressed :n new home made Iinsey sacks and pants Address at Pennngton' Mill Tulip, Dallas county or both piaces Ally '0 VI '--- ". L. S9MERVILL.
 Pepnington's Mill, Jan II. 1883 4t*
 NaToTlCr Is HEREBY GIVEN, Taat letters of adm ms
 trstion were granted to the undersigned on the gun day of December 1562 on the estate of fehar p Sims deceased All persons having claims aSanst sa stss arc hereby required to exhibit them to me pIopefY within year after the date o said et'ee ar they may oeprecudei from any hsieht ln te estate ao if such claims be not exhibited within two years from the date of said letters they shall forever Do barred ana prs oi"''e" mum ' J. NJ. GILES, Public Adm'r.
 Jan II, 1883 it -~.---------rz--
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" IL. ~ Peppiueton's Mill. Jan II. 1883 It's
Runqway Sgaves in Me PeastentIa'y.
N q c E.

M c ! C E
 COMMITTED Co the Arkausas Ponitentary ny toe SAA ishern of Jefferson county on the "a day 0l p ,sei t;aoro Man calling his name JOHN tiokDoN| E uc is about $ years old, feet inches hsa ol S b,a coor bok lips lower lip turned litte ioona p '0 ef; of his face caused (ho says by hR7og DIS IaW Saws he is 8 free mao. A. : S' t,,an,;,-, Jan. l6 la62. 3tm ~ he-F-- v 1-e--N 1e-..--S N Q T C 2.
 ,oMMTTED to the Arkansss repenusfy yam Q" caiing5s ~ rnyTN CGW ANS. Said negro man ts very llsh, nu tta nearly white freckoled face feet nine ln5hes sn, 6n yt,rs old letters J. C. prcked ID Ihu'@ 'n "" S;s Jsft m Says be sa free mAi- m,po
 - ,oeo e4m Keeper of PsRttsHtGTy
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EAlLER'S NOTICE.-Was committed to the jail of. sS Prairie county, Ark, the 4h day of Dcc- 1862 @ negro man calling his name MINGO, about feet. 9fa
 high supposed to be 2S 30 years ot age cop A per color and says he belongs by the name of An der .un IIollingswOrth. in the Stato of Louisiana
 Tine said slave hereby notified tocome forward, prove property ray charges aud take him otherwise iIe will be dealt with as the law furtheT directs. ,. M KING, sheriff, By ". c. STEPHENSON, Jsiior. I. Cna.n nr nnr r,.,4E
True Democrat., 1863-02-11

ApJuTANF AND INsPscToR GENERALS OFFICE, RicbmoRd November ?. l8o2. ]
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Receivers Sale at Public Auction.

IAN SATURDAY. the l4th instant, will sell, undcr an SH order the District Court of the Confederate States the District of Arkansas at Public Auction to the es biler cash in hand. half interest h the splendid steamboat PINE BLUFF, and one halt interest in the rniiure machinery and tackle o said beat at the Wharf of the principal Srelnh Landing in the city of Ltttl Hoek This boat welt suited c. the navigation of the Arkas and ite rivers and has been run between this city and New Orleans a regular packet.
 Sale between the hours q 10 o'clock A. NJ and o'clock p NJ of said ,sy A. II. RUTHERFORD, Rey'r
 c. $. for the East Dist of Ark. Little Rock Feh. |. l9R5. 2t Gazette copy once.
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A NTuoNY HOUSE, LITTLE ROCK, ARK. lA Get 15. 1882 J. l.. PALMER, Proprfetol
=
 EhnriHiS Notice.

rgyIIERE was committed the jail of Crawford county Ark. on the 27th of August, 1852, negro man who says his name DANIEL. He is feet inches high of dark complexion, weighs about f5n pounds says he belongs to Benjamin Morris oi Cass county, Texas The owner the above named slave is hereby notified to come forward prove hs ownership 10 the same, or he will dealt with as the Iw directs.
 JAMES M. BROWN, JR.,
 Sheriff of Crawford county.
True Democrat., 1863-02-11

Gazette Washington Telegraph, Canidon Heia'o b Hluf T,re Southron. Fort smith Bulletin, VIII t,s lisI inc above order times and forward accon. '' ~ office. b. r. n ~ ..at Couscripts
 Dec 3i, 1862 7t and oo-o c1N. ,1--------
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xgTANTED-A cool carriage driver Apply to w Feb ,, 1863. 2 VIM. B. WAIT.

I,OR RENT.--l will rent on reasonable terms my T farm on Palarm Bayou.
 .Ian l3f3 E. r. DANLEY.