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rsrNos long ago the Ordnance Bure.

I@N Not long ago the ordnance Bureau
secured one hundred thousand pounds Of
sulphur oo BOARD . single vessel. As it
requires ooly ten per cent of sulphur with
fifteen Of charcoal and seventy Eve of salt
petre) to make one hundred pounds of
powder, this hundred thousand pounds of
sulphur will make one million pounds ofgun
powder, which. should send half million of
Abolitionists to Kingdom-come.
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VI A RRRED.

At the residence OF Mr.. Thomas 4. Latte.
on Thursday evening. 10Th inst, by X. a.
Chappell, Esq, Capt. JANIS X. BURNETT and
Miss MARY 10. McCoLLra, all Of Lafayette
county, Ark. --,-rzvrn
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DR. vii SON.

TUE undersigned. having settled &c Es.h-
l inGfnn. offers his services 10 the public in
The capacity ~
Practi, Toner of Medicine and Surgery.
En- nffic- ~ the counting room " N~s.r-.
Fall ( Hannah.
B.P. WILSON
Jan :. 1875. 5l-s.
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Transient advertisements will be inserted
Cor So per square no lines, or less,) for the
first insertion. and SO cents for each subse-
uuent insertion.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-21

CAPTURE OF GUNBoATs.- cases
have recently occurred in North Carolina
ofthe capture of Yankee gunboats. They
are calculated to allay the foolish terror
Inspired by these engines of war, and 10
show hos worthless they are 10 operations
in narrow rivers, whose bank are inhabited
by bold aud determined men.
In oneease, Capt. Newkirk's cavalry,
with piece of artillery, captured an iron
steamer in New river, North Carolina, and
in the other, Capt. Whitford's rangers
captured guuboat and her entire crew
in Bay river, of the same State The first
vessel was captured at the mouth of New
river, after ali engagement on our side
with two rifle peices, the Yankee boat
having three guns. The latter was disa-
b!ed after sharp artillery duel and abau-
doned in such haste that the crew left to
the captors their rifles, cutlasses. books,
caps, shoes, and even their beef and crack
ers half dooe.--Richmosd E1amixer.
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OST in the streets of Washington, on the
~ 18th inst, small POCKET BOOK. con
tanning about Fifty-four Dollars in Confederate
honey The finder will be literally rewarded
by leaving it At this Office
Washington, Jan. Fl. 1867
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-21
ORvILLE JENNINGS, MAYOR.


TAKEN up BY George v. Bates, in Polk
4 county, Ark, on the 10Th of November,
1857, a black Pony Horse; little white on
both hind feet; supposed to be or years old.
Appraisc at S54
Attest: JOSEPH w. MILLER,
IL Clerk
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MAYORS OFFICE,

Washington, Jan. u, 1868.
In pursuance Of the requirements Of the
Town Ordinance, in this behalf, notice is here
by given, that the Annual Election OF the Town
Officers for the year 1868. will be held at the
Court House. in the town of Washington, on
the first Monday Of February, 1863. which will
be the second day Of said month, fort one May
or, one Recorder, one Constable, aud six Al
dermen.
ORvILLE JENNINGS, MAroR.
The following gentlemen were appointed BY
the Council Judges of the Town Election, 10 be
held on Monday, the "a day Of February, 1868,
viz Joshua Whitmore, w. p. Britt, and w. p.
Hart.
Attest: s. +. SANDERS,
Torn Recorder
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MY Change Tickets viii ne redeemed Nv A.
wi T Bellrr. ~ Washington. q. VOL a. Al
NV hrng Stores in Little Rock and Arkairl-
phia.
GEO. HADFIFLn.
Dee 10 1862 5n-an-
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Notice.

A LIBERAL Reward will be paid for the
n apprehension of the boy, PRESLEY, who,
Runaway from the subscriber on the 18th day
Of December, and is supposed TO be making for
Little Rock. Said boy is about % ysar. I'D
feet inches high, heavy set, and rode Of
brown horse mule. He belongs to John Moor.
of Davis county, Texas. near Douglassvine.
liberal reward viii be paid for the boy or
mule. GEO. W. MILESTONE
Douglassville, Davis Co. Texas
January 14th.l s62. 5l-3w+
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NOTICE.

A IL p~r-nn. indebted "a the und~r 81 -n.s FER
n medical services. Earnestly p. 7..,si
IN come forward with"u, j-lav and make set
Element. NJ he is compelled 10 have rnonNr.
r. p WILLIAMS.
Dcr 20 1859 5n.s
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0yrIcE cosSasn.sT CoS,rErFrs.

DvFIcE rosSAsn.ST CoSsrRTPrS
Little Rack. ,rk Der ~ 1853
TIVE following order i published fnr ihs
J. information nf I'll concerned
Bv command If $. Cooper A1iursnf AMI
Inspector General
II. r. DANLYY. Co.
and Com'd't fonscriprs. Dist Of Ark
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res. The Legislature of Luuisiaia ha. adj
journrd to meet at Shreveport in May next.
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Rifle For Sale.

An a. No. ] Rife for sale. Apply at this
- once. jan IA
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-21
1861 ALMANACS. (lS63

DEkSONS desiring Almanacs for 1868. can
= be supplied by leaving their names and
the money with c. l.. Sutton. al this office.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-21

Where every soldier did his duty, it would
seem unfair to make distinctions. bat there
is one com nauder whose gallant conduct
upon this occasion is sufficiently attested
by the fact that he has since been made
"Brigadier General" for "gallantry aud
bravery upon the battle field of Richmon1,
KY" | allude to Gen. Evander Me-
Nair, Commander of the Arkansas Bri-
gade of Gel. NJ Gowns Division of the
army of East Tennessee.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-21

rBuckner of Kentucky. la. assume !
command at NJ bile.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-21

The Daily Bulletin pu bished at Win
chester, Tenn, has an account of the bat
tie at Perryville, from which we make
the following extracts. They need no
&C nment
The enemy met reinforcemeuts near
Richmond, aud formed for battle again;
when Gen Chen COLI McNair, with his
Brigade, attacked them, and pursued them
into the edge of Richmond; 10 fact, the
4th and LIST Arkan sas Regiments, COM
manded by 1t. Coils. Bum and Reynolds,
would have pursued them through the
town, but for the peremptory orders OF
Gen. McNair, who said that white flag
had been raised and hostilities must cease,
as the enemy had proposed to surreo-
der This last Brigade captured over six
hundred prisoners, aud probably killed
and wounded as many more. By this
time the shades of night began to close in
upon the two contending parties, or
doubtless the whole force of the enemy
would have been captured.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-21

member the martyrs of the conflict and an,
sure you viii find among them, more than a
fair proportion drawn from the ranks of men
| OF property. The object of that portion of the
act which exempts those having charge OF
twenty or more negroes, was-not to draw any
distinction of classes, but simply to provide 4
force, in the nature of police force, snfficien,
to keep our negroes in control. This was the
sole object If the clause. Had it been other.
wise, it would never have received my sigma
ture. As have already said we have no cause
to complain of the rich. All Of our people
have done well and while the poor have n. bly,
discharged their duties, most of the wealthest
and distinguished families of the South, have
| representatives in the ranks. l take, rs an
example, the case of one Of your own repre-
sentatives in Congress who was nominated
for Congress, and elected, but still did SEN
tiners duty, until Congress met! No- is this
a solitary instance, for men of the largest for
tunes in Mississippi, are now serving Is pri-
Yates In the army.
(Here he speaks of the recommendation OF
the Governor Of Mississippi, to make provision
for the families of the absent soldiers.
The exemption act passed by the last Con-
gress, will probably be made the subject OF
revision and amendment. 1t. seems to me,
that SOME provision might b. made. by which
those vho are exempt from enrolment nov.
might on becoming subject to eonscription, be
turned over by the State, to the Confederate
authorities. But, let it never be said that
there is q conflict bel ween the States and the
Confederate Government by which blow may
De inflicted on the common cause! II such q
page is to be written on the history Of any
STATE, hope that you, my friends, will say that
that State will not be Mississippi. Let me
repeat that there is nuch that the reserved
corps can do They can build bridges, con-
struee forthcations, act as . sort of police, to
preserve order, and promote the industrial in
teresfs OF the State, and to keep the negroe
under control. Being Of the people among
whom they would act those misunderstaud.
ings would thus be avoided, which are ant to
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CHANGE TICKETS

,ec. go. 1862.
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Deserted.

EK0M Camp AZ Bayou Metre, about II mile.
IL east of Little Rock, on the night Of the 81
Of August, JOSEPH B. FERRILL and
JAMES II: Compton, prirates in Captain
Etter's Company Of Field Artillery.
DESCRIPTION.
Ferrill is about % years OF age. grey eyes.
dark hair, rather heavy built feet inches
high, heavy Ehiskers. farmer by occupation
Was born in Aaury County, Tenn, AM re-
sided near Washington, Hampstead County.
Ark, at the time OF his enlistment.
Compton j. about Is years or age. blue eyes,
dark hair, liglt complexion, is 8 feet 10 inches
high Was born in Crawford County. Ark.
by occupation farmer. and resided 4 ID
time Of his enlistment near Z. airie De- Ain.
Hampstead County, Ark.
The reward authorized by the Ann re-, q
lations $50 EACH, viii Be paid for their :,
prehension and delivery at the Camp of ths
undersigned, to the Commander Of any Pos-
or 70 Capt Ferguson, Enrolling Oficer AZ
Hampstead County, AZ Washington. Ak
c. B. ETTER. Captain.
Commanding Battery of Field ArtiIierv.
August 18th, 1863. bow
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Tribute of Re&nnnr

AZ call meeting of Dooley's Ferry T-
No. I69, July 9, 1863. the nndsrsie5.J..
mittee was appe nted to draft suit,;f,
ambles and resolutions expressive IN ~.
pathy Of the members of this Lodge =.
by the death Of Brother " Spates
WHEREAS, Il has pleased our Grand "
above TO remove by death from our mia.
worthy and esteemed Brother W. s. Sra+s
good citizen and worthy mason:
Resolreg, That the members Of this L.
deeply condole with his bereaved and w
stricken family, and tender 10 them cur \.
felt sympathy.
ResotUed, That the members Of this 4,
wear the usual badge Of mourning for n
days.
ResolUed, That the foregoing preamble
resolutions be spread on the minutes al
Lodge, aud copy be sent 20 the Washing
Telegraph for publication, and one cUpv
sent 10 the widow of cur ceased Brother
(Signed) G. G. BATES.
WM. Ii. MfLLER. Cor
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-19

FRUITs,--We often wish that our soldiers in
the army could enjoy the refreshing fruits
which 8 bountiful season has granted us so
profusely. What treat, one of those large
luscious. cooling melons would be to poor
fellows exhausted with heat and dffttiA The
thoughts of it will obtrude ,he&sei1b nd al
most reproach us for our enjc aspt.
Our friends in different parts 81 thecob bnty,
knowing our interest in horticulture, Shave
sent US lately many beautiful spessAe the
fruit of our country. We have now before us
large apple from the farm of Mac. p. San
defur. 1t is commonly known east of the Mis-
sissippi as the ''horse apple" This one weighs
fourteen ounces, and measures foot .iGfAir-
cumference We specially mention tn1Ain
rsfutatlon of very common notion that.our
sandy soil and long summer heats are unpro-
pitious to the apple. The truth is. thai sbe
Gulf States of the South are Capable Of pro-
ducing finer apples than grow in Penusvlvapia
or Ohio. As for grapes, that thing is settled
This is wine country. ln drawer at hand
we have bunch of Catawba grapes. from the
garden of Col. Gratiot, which he took at ran
dom from his vines, or rather selected as an
average. 1t weighs over ten ounces, and is
very sound and perfect The Isabella grape
also bears profusely this season, though ad-
dicted to rot. At some future time wine will
be cheaper here than cider.
The peach crop, as usual, is very large. In
deed, it never fails. The fruit this season is
fine compared with other parts of the world;
but owing to the rains is scarcely so we'll fla
vored as it was last year Our streets are
supplied with melon wagons every day. The
fruit is of superior quality.
This is the land We fight for. Here nature
rains her choicest blessings. Shall ''only man
be vile?'' Shall he be the abject subjects Of
naughty power, whose smallest vice is envy
of the very advantages of our cline? Or shall
he possess the land as freeman, with upright
walk and fearless brow, bowing only to God,
the giyer of all good things!
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-19
Richmond Academy.

TIE ". STAPLETON returns his gratitude
- to his patrons in Richmond, Rocky Com
fort and vicinity, for the patronage SO literally
bestowed on him, and would respectfully IN
form them that (Deo volente) he will resume
his duties On MONDAY, the 3lst inst, for q
session of u weeks.
He would also inform his patrons that he
has succeeded in engaging Mrs. Williams late
Miss Virginia Pryor as assistant in the Lite
rary Department, and Miss F. Pryor a. Music
Teacher, ladies' whose names will insure them
the confidence ef the public, and whom the
Principal, from prior engagements, can cheer
fully recommend 70 his patrons.
Richmond. Aug. /, 1863. 29-4u#
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-19

ss@ There is said Ito be fighting in Mssour
between the Republicans and Union Democrats.
The Gazette says 1'we would as soon take sides
IN fight between snake and spolecat -
I'VE always feel some interest in every fight.
and liking the republicans best hurrah for the
polecat. We prefer an honest stink, to a
trea cherous sneak.
Whilst they are at loggerheads, Quantrel is
said to be doing noble service in our cause 1t
Is reported that he has taken AID burnt Kan
sas City. and also taken Independence, with
arcs, artillery. and 500 prisoners. He is las,
reported to be moving ON Lexington.
1t seems to US that the Federals ought to de-
spair. They have not actually conquered
single border State. They only hold the
ground they stand on. All through Missouri
and Kentucky, the people rise around them and
will not be subdued. They form basis for
raids like Morgan's. Mark the prediction.
When the federal bayonets are taken from
the breasts of these States, they will show
81 their hearts and wishes to be with the South
by overwhelming majorities. We should see
to.it that they have chance-or fight to the
last.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-19

LATEST ARR1vAL.-Just before going
to press, Capt. Albert Beard arrived in
town bringing Us copies of the Mobile
Evening News of the 22d and oath ult.
These papers are full of interesting ma.
ter, which will be condensed for our next
issue, but contain nothing of importance
later than the news from former sources.
Capt. Beard left Johnston's army on
the 2Sth ult., and crossed the Mississippi
at Bolivar on the Sd August. He con
firms the report of the occupation of Jack
son by our cavalry, but heard nothing of
any fighting between our forces and
Grants around the place.
The Captain heard nothing either of
Lees recrossiug the Potomac, or of ou~
recognition by France and Spain. He
tells US candidly, however, that he paid
but little attention to the news, and for
some time before crossing the Mississis-
slppl, neither saw northern paper, or
conEersed with any persons who had
The reports published by us elsewhere
may still be well founded, but remain
very doubtful. A little time will settle all
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-19
OBITUARY Y.

Died in Clinton Hospital, La, WILLIAM +.
HoPKISs, son Of Francis and Mildred f. Hop-
kins. born Nov. llth. 1913. died June 10th.
1868, aged - years, : months and 10 DAYS.
At the first call Of the country he boldly
took his stand a soldier in the ranks. and
with firm resolve and undaunted heart went
forth 70 drive back the invaders of her soil.
He laid aside the pleasures and happiness Of
home, which lie so highly appreciated, for The
stern duties Of the tented field He saw that
his country's rights we're disregarded, and our
institutions threatened with determination, and
his bosom beat with generous Indignation to
rescue them. He joined one among the first
companies raised in his county. commanded
oy Capt. L. Alternately, which formed n part
OF the l2th Ark. regiment. He was capture 4
AZ prisoner mt the fall Of Island No. 10. was
Kept some tve months in Northern prisons.
during which time he endured many hardships
out never complained; but telling even the
enemy that he would fight them again AZ the
very earliest convenience AS a messmate he
was social; kind and obliginr. as a soldier he
was ever at his post; as a patriot nothing
would satisfy him but our independence; but
alas. In the midst Of all his usefulness and tie
very picture of health, the powerful hand of
disease fastens upon him. At first il was
thought he would soon recover. His disease
nv fc6afucu as uaneeI"usi tHOueh u
proved fatal on the 26th Of June. Thus fell a
noble young man. beloved by all his fellow
soldiers and acquaintances, and they mourn
his loss; but the sad news has reached his
parents. who also mourn his loss with almost
broken hearts. But they sorrow not like those
who have no hope.
Some time before his death be began to make
preparation for it The Rev. Mr.. Lewis. who
was chaplain, was with him, and prayed with
and for him, and also witnessed his conversion.
and heard him tell Of redeeming grace, when
his soul was filed with love and peace Then
mourn not for him, your loss is bis gain: he
cannot come TO you, but you can 20 to him. and
may the God Of the patriot and Of the warrior.
comfort the father and mother who mourn his
loss; for '.blessed are the dead which die in
the Lord"
w JB
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-19

FROM CHARLEsToN.-We have no de-
spatches later than those published last
week Different accounts confirm the
report that the enemy we're repulsed in
their attack at every point, & that Charles
ton is safe. We have received the fol =
Loving additional particulars of the at
tack on Ft. Wagner on the 18th ult.:
Charleston, July 19.-Yeserday morn>
ing the enemy opened an awful fire upou
battery Wagner exceeding in violence
any heard here since the beginning Of The
war Five Monitors, the Ironsides, and
seven wooden Sunboa,s, with two bat.
teries on the south end Of Morris Island.
maintained for eleven hours a concen- :
trated fire against our works; It is esti.
mated that the enemy fired during the
day nine thousand shot aud shell: our
guns replied regularly from Wagner. Ft
Sumter participating. Our loss 10 the
bombardment 1 killed, II wounded at 6
P. m. At dark the enemy having slack
ened fire, advanced to the assault with j
"eaNg ini"i "illS lore Our men. though
terribly jaded by the labors Of the day,
fought desperately. The Yankees with
white aad black regiments came upon us
column after column until III o'clock,
when they were fnaliy repulsod with
great slaughter, and driven from every
position. They held portion Of oar
works fox an hour. Lieut.. Simpson com
manding battery Wagn killed, Mi
Barns of Charleston was wounded. Al
quiet this morning.
The Gazette of the Sth insj. says:
A relegrapbic despatch from Des Arc
night before last, says that Gen. Marsh
Walker has Chicago Tirnes Of the Both
ut., which acknowledges that the .Fede-
rails had been repulsed from battery Wag
ner with great slaughter.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-19

RSF 1t is impossible for US, honestly to re :
ceive any new subscribers, except here and
there one. for some peculiar reason. Persons
from distance are requested not to send us
money enclosed for new subscriptions Here
after we cannot take the time and trouble of
returningit, but must lay it aside, subject to
order. If we were disposed to swindle the
community, we might act differently in this
matter; but we had as well let it be under
stood that we have not paper enough to fur
new subscription received is unjust to them
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-19
~A few DAYS since tie sensation mor

GA few days since the sensation mon.
gers had happy time of it circulating re-
port that Federals were about landing a
large force from transports at Napoleon,
and, Of course, for the purpose of invading
the State. 1t turns out that the transports
proceeded up the Mississippi, and the
''force" on them consisted Of men from
Grants army whose term Of service had
expired who would not re>enlist, and were
being sent home. Gazene.
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-19

Gas- Under the caption Then and Now,
lh e Chicago Times Of the 9TH reviews the cam
pa ign of the last twelve months, and makes
these frank admissions, which should dispel
the gloom which oppresses our people:
That our resources are diminished, the
suspended enlistments and the threatened con
scrfption too plainly indicate, while the depre-
citation Of the National currency. and greatly
advanced cost OF every branch Of living, are
but an index of what is to come. We are
weaker to-day, and have less heart by tenfold
than year ago. Divided where we were unit
ed, driven to cross purposes by the preponder-
ance Of faction, and really fighting different
war in all of its essentials from that which we
fought year ago, can il be considered that
we have gone backward instead of forward"
Add to this the late riotsat the North, aud
the reported backing down Of the Administra.
ton from conscriptisn, and we derive two les
sons. One is, that continued and determined
resistance will sssuredly exhaust and Wear on,
the North, were its resources twice az great.
The other il tha: the most tremendous force,
Of nation are rendered weak and nugatorv
by internal dissensions. "a house divided
against itself cannot stand" Let as wbo
think we stand, take heed lest we fall
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-19
school Notice.

WILL resume the labors Of my School in .bs
Town Of Washington, on the FIRST .IOS-
DAY Of SEPTEMBER As not mere thar
thirty can be well taught ty cne Teacher, no
more than that number wil be received, No,
will the School begin With less. Persons de-
string TO pa tronize me will please, therefore
make il known before the lst of September.
Terms:-S30 per Session Of months; No
extra fee
H. A. JONES
Washington, Ark, 18th Aug, 1858. SG-G
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-19
Administrators Sale.

T WILL sell at the late residence Of S. c.
u Ames, dec, six miles east OF Washington,
on Tuesday the 25th day Of August inst, the
personal estate of which said Ames died seized
and possessed, consisting Of hogs, cattle, hor-
ses, one wagon. one yoke Of oxen, carpenters
tools &c. sc. Terms-credit Of twelve months
with ten per cent from date, purchasers giving
good security.
JOHN TOLAND.
Admr. Est :. c. Ames, dec
Aug. Q, 1868. zs-5 u
Washington telegraph., 1863-08-19

ss- 1t is reported above that column
of feds are OF their way from Cassville,
No, to Clarksyile in this State. Likely,
this Is small fOice Of cavalry on 4 steal
ing expedition. A gentleman tells u
that he received letter last night from
the west, 10 which it was stated Il at five
hundred federals had re-occupied Fayetre
Vile These are, probably, the force re-
ported to be coming from Cassvil;e-
True Democrat Buiketia If The 4th.