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Washington telegraph., 1863-05-13
NO. II

going up and down the Mississippi river
The water at Fort Pemberton is 4 feet
10 inches below the highest point, and
falling 81 inches daily. A very large COW
cred fiat, either towed by tug or propell-
ed By machinery inside, passed Vicksburg
last night. Gen. Stevenson reports that
she was struck several times, but not stop
ped.
Tullahoma, April 20.-In the raid by
Gen. Wheeler at Huntsville, on the 18th,
they swan the river, captured 100 pIis-
oners, large number Of small arms, and
quantity of commissary stores.
Tullahoma, April 22.-The bridge has
beeL burnt near McMinnville, and the
wires Interrupted, but it is not supposed
McMinuville is in the hands of the enemy.
Chattanooga, April 22.-The enemy,
5000 strong, advanced upon the village S
miles this side of McMinnvllle and de-
stroyed locomotive.
McMlnnville is reported in the possess,
ion of the enemy.
The enemy is also reported in force,
near War Trace.
The fight at Tuscumbia was a desperate
one, hand to hand Sixty-six prisoners
captured by Roddy's cavalry, reached
Chattanooga this evening, mostly mou nted
infantry. The Yankee officers say we
will be forced to give up Tuscumbia.
Tullahoma, April 24.-The word to-
day is "evrybody to the front" No move
ment there on the part of the enemy. Our
troops are 10 fine spirits and confident. Ii
is believed that the Yankees dare att a ok.
Advices from Tuscumbia to-day, state,
the three Yankee regiments advancing are
held 10 check by Cvl. Roddy.
Wheeler's command returned from Mo-
Min nville without loss The enemy's
tpickets ar near Tuscumbia All quiet In
front.
Chattanooga, April 25.-Passengers BY
the train, report large Yankee forces, C..
timated at from to 10000 having ad-
vanced 10 miles east Of Tuscumbia.
Col. Roddy is fighting and retreating
towards reinforcemsnts.
Washington telegraph., 1863-05-13
Notice is Hereby Given

THAT at a sale of land for the non-payment
L OF Taxes due thereon, held at the Court
House door in the town of Washin gton, in the
county of Hampstead, and State of Arkansas,
pursuant to lawful notice, given by william A.
Alexander, then Sheriff, and ex-officio Assess
or and Tax collector for said county, in con-
formlty with the laws of the State of Arkan.
sas, on the second Monday in March. 1862.
(it being the 10th day of said monthly the fol-
lowing described tract or parcel of land was
struck off to the undersigned, to wit: Frac-
tlonal section twelve, 12) in township eleven,
tll) south OF the base line, in range twenty
three, (2o) west 9Th principal meridian, and
containing In all six hundred and thirty (630)
acres, more or less, situated in said county of
hampstead, and listed and assessed to Henry
". Mason; which said land was purchased by
the undersigned for the aggregate amount of
the taxes, penalty, costs and charges due there
on for the year 1860, amounting to the sum of
nine dollars and thirty-four cents; and is now
held by the undersigned by deed of convey
anee, bearing date the 18th day of March,
1868, duly executed bv the assessor and COL
lector OF taxes for Hampstead county, by the
authority so to do vested in him by law. Now,
therefore. notice is hereby given to all persons
concerned, or who can set mp any right, title
or claim, to the above described tract of land
so purchased as aforesaid, in consequence of
any informality, irregularity or illegally, con-
nected with said sale, or for any cause or de-
feet whatever, that in conformity with the laws
of the State of Arkansas in regard to ''Tax
Titles" that the undersigned will apply to the
Circuit Court of Hampstead county. at court
to be holden at the Court House in the town of
Washington, in said county, on the Sd Monday
of November, 1868, for confirmation of title
in and to said tract of land so purchased as
aforesaid; and all persons are hereby notified
to appear at said time and place, and show
cause, if any they can, why the title to the
said land should not be confirmed according to
law. ROBERT L. PHILLIPS.
Hampstead & Williams, Att'ys.
March 25, 1868, no106w
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organized, and 80 thoroughly disciplined,
armed and equipped, as at present. The
season of high water, on which our ene-
mics relied to enable their fleets of gun
boats to penetrate into our country and
deva state our homes, is fast passing away.
Yet, our strongholds on the Mississippi
still bid defiance to the foe, and moo tbs
of costly preparations for their reduction
have been spent ia vain. Disaster has
been the result of their every effort to
turn or to storm Vicksburg and Port
Hudson, as well as Of every attack on our
batteries on the Red river, the Tallah atch-
lie and other navigable streams. Within
few weeks the falling waters and the
increasing heats of summer will complete
their discontinue. and compel their baf-
fed and defeated forces to the abandon
meut of expeditions on which was based
their chief hopes of success In efftcting
our subjugation.
We must not forget, howeve-, that the
war is not yet ended, and that we are still
confronted by powerful armies aud threat
ened by numerous fleets, and that the gov
eminent which controls these fleets and
armies is driven to the most desperate eff
forts to effect the unholy purposes in
which it has thus far been defeated. It
will use its utmost energy to avert the i'm :
pending doom, SO fully merited by the
atrocities it has committed, the savage
barharities which it has encouraged, and
the crowning infamy of its attempt to ex-
cite servil. population to the massacre
of our wives, our daughters. and our help
less children.
Washington telegraph., 1863-05-13

the golden apple. ere other hands stretch.
ed to reach it. The Protectorate over
Mexico was rejected by the American
Senate. Napoleon steps forward to CRASH
the prize which is beyond our reach, and
we who are most interested, have bu. To
make the best Of it. 1t seems to me that
if there is sagacity and diplomacy in our
councils, the near neighborhood Of French
interests 10 Mexico will be the key to the
problem whose solution will be our recoy.
milton, ty part at least of Europe, as one
Of the family Of nations.
France, the antagonist Of England all
ways, is about to dispute with her the SUI
premacy Of commerce and trade. Her
people, polite and social in their habits,
have more affinity with the Southern char
acter than those Of England. Her class
of manufactures and her character of
trade, are more suited to the wants of our
people. Though now willingly undergo
ing the prIvations incident to blockade
Of our ports, peace will bring again de-
sire to purchase those luxuries to which
our people have been accustomed. The
versatility aud initiative character of the
French, will enable them to supply .us
with all those articles of comfort and ne
cessity, which were formerly the product
of Yankee ingenuity While the English
would endeavor to force US into the use
of their cumbruus domestic machinery,
the French artisan would improve on Yam
keedom and minister TO our conveniences
Napoleon cannot fail to see here CONNER
ciel advantages. resulting from close rela-
tioDship, as well as total independence of
England as to cotton and carrying trade
Of the first Importance. Commerce is
necessary to US, and as our navy is weak,
some nation must do our carrying trade.
Here is broad field alone for diplomacy.
Napoleon in Mexico will have interest 10
the western gulf which should harmonic
with those people on its eastward bounds
Ii he has the trade of our Southern ports
his fleets will be ever near to protect hi:
Mexican interest against Yankee invasion
and in case Of invasion by land, it surely
would make considerable difference, wheth.
er their march was across the territory OF
a friendly sympathizing nation. France
has besides no counter cotton interest TO
keep her aloof from US like England; bat
on the contrary, she has the desire to wrest
from England even the prospect Of sue
cess which this war has given her. What
ever strikes at her ancient foe. is still the
Frenchman's glory. The rock Of Helena
still stands and iears its sullen crest above
the waves. The Rrenchman's heart still
nestles the wrongs Of his great Napoleon
When 50 great stake as the important
interests of thi, new nation is upon The
board, France AMI England cannot, and
will not, have common interests.
Washington telegraph., 1863-05-13
OFFICE CoMNANDAST CoNscRIpTs,

OFFICE CoKMANDAST CoNscRIPTs,
Linls Roek, April IA, 1868.
INFORM ALTON having been received at .his
l. office, that enrolling officers have granted
certificates of exemption 10 public ferrymen,
mail contractors. post riders aud post masters.
who have not been appointed by the President,
and confirmed by the Senate. all such exemp-
tons are illegal, and are therefore hereby re
voked. Persons holding such certificates are
required to report themselves to their respec-
tive enrolling officers. who will place them in
the service 1T once
j. F. DANLEY.
C0md; COnscripts, Dis. Ark
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Bar Notice.

TT is hereby earnestly requested that al
l. persons in arrears ut my Saloon come mp
and settle, ms am compelled to pay ont large
amounts Of cash TO keep up my supplies
Remember that | am obliged to do n cash
business. and it is hoped that 30 trend will
ask me to vary from n rul" which others would
abuse. Those who neglect this will impose
on Inc the necessity Of refusing them accom-
mediation.
A. p cox.
Washington. April 20. ls@s i5-tf
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office.

. INES K. YOUNG, Esq. is my agent during
~ my absence from the State. Persons in
,th.sn 70 me for subscription, advertising or
nata wise, are requested to come forward and
80 payment to I'm, who alone is authorized
'ise and eaetbt for thu same.
j.. W. THOMAS,
March 9th, lset ). s-tf.
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CoyGRKssIoyAL.-Richmo April 20.-Ths
House passed the Confederate Tax bill to-day.
previously passed by the Senate. The 6rss
section leyies a tax of eight per cent. in value
on all naval stores, salt works, liquors, tobacco,
wool, four, sugar, molasses syrup, rice, aud
other agricultural products, held or owned on
the first day of July next, not necessary for
family consumption; the growth or production
Of any previous year; and on all monies OF
nand or on deposit, on July first; and on the
value of all credits, not employed in business,
income from them, which is tax Of one Der
cent.
Section 5th provides a special tax on each
trade or business, named therein, and an ad
rotorem tax on all sales; il is not materially
different from the bill as originally passed BY
| the House, except that hotels, taverns, and
eating houses are to be classified according to
yearly rental, when the actual estimated
rents amount to ten thousand dollars. The
smallest tax in this paragraph Of 80 sections
regulating taxes.
Section ten imposes ten per cent. on all pro-
fits made during last year by purchasers Of
provisions, forage, shoes, clothes. ETC except
that made in due course Of regular retail busi=
ness.
| Sections in the Senate bill prescribing in
kind, are retained with q few notifications.
The act is over 20 pages.
April 21.-In the Senate resolution Was
adopted, fixing the first Of May Is the day Tor
the adjournment of Congress, The House
amendment to the bill, authorizing newspapers
to be sent free Of postage. passed. The bill to
provide for the CONSUMPTION Of aliens, was
transferred to the Secretary's calender The
House bill, for assessment and collection
of the taxes, was amended and passed The
House passed the Senate BILL abolishing SUPER
numeraries in Quartermaster and Commissary
Department; also the Senate BILL authorizing
the lease Of site near Richmond, for the pre-
paration of naval ordinance stores.
The committee on -four contracts, made q
report generating Finnell, Crenshaw g. Co.
April 2e.-The Senate passed with amend.
ments the House bill authorizing surgeons Of
hospitals to grant furloughs- The House bill
increasing the pay Of soldiers was discussed
and postponed until tomorrow. The House
agreed to the Senate amendments prescribing
the motto on the seal-wbich was passed. Tho
House bill to provide for the holding Of cleo
tons for members Of Congress in Tennessee,
also the bill for abolishing AL ports of delivery
was passed. w
The Senate bill amending the act authorizing
military courts. The House seeded from the
disagreement of Senate amendments Thsap-
preparation bill Fas then concurred in.
Washington telegraph., 1863-05-13
S25 REV ARD.

D ANAwAY from the plantation of A. Ste
LII phens, ten miles from Boston. a NEGRO
MAN named Henry. He is mulatto, about
20 years old. FIVE feet three or four inches high,
heavy set, bow-legged, has two broad teeth in
'front.' has bundle of cloths with him. He
was formerly owned by MIR. Laseur of Point
Pleasant. Mo, and is probably making for the
Mississippi river. The above reward will be
paid for his apprehension and confinement in
Jail so that can get him.
JOHN S. DEADERICK
DeKalb, Bowie county, Texas. 14-2*
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MONEY TO LEND.

TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS of Confederate
l. Treasury Notes, belonging to Common
School Fund of Hampstead County, will be
loaned upon the terms prescribed by 10 W for a
length Of time not less than twelve months.
b. F. HAMPSTEAD,
Com. School Com, Hampstead Co.
April %, 1868. I4.2w
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PRESIDENTS ApDREss.-At the fall
session Of Congress, resolutions were
passed, expressing the deliberate sense of
Congress that the people should act as if
they looked to a prolonged war; aud that
the ample>t supply Of provisions should be
the first object Of all agriculturists The
President vas requested to issue his proc
lamstion to the people calling their atten-
ton to the subject, and urging upon them
the reasons which should prompt them to
guard against short supply Of provisions.
In accordance with those resolutions
tho President issued an address Oh the
10th Of last month, in which he earnestly
advises the farmers Of the country to lay
aside all howgh. Of gain and devote
themselves to securing their liberties"
by using all their means in the produc-
ton of food tor men and horses. The ad-
vios 10 regard TO planting comes rather
late to our portion of the Confederacy to
be Of much practical value. The. intro
ductory portion Of the address, concerning
the condition of our affairs is hopeful and
full Of interest. It is as follows:
We have reached the close Of the Sc
conj year Of the war, and may point with
just rride to the history Of our young
Confederacy. Alone, uuaided, we have
met and overthrow the most formidable
combination OF naval and military arma-
ments that the lust Of conquest ever gath
cred together for the subjugation of free
people. We began this struggle without
siLgle gun afoat, while the resources Of
our enemy enabled them to gather fleets,
which, according to their official list, pub
lished in August last, consisted of 427
vessels, measuring l40, 036 tons, and car
rying 3,26s guns. Yet we have captured,
sunk, or destroyed number of those ves-
sells, including two large frigates and one
steam sloop- while four of their cap
tured steam gunboats are now in our pos
session, addiog to the strength Of our
little navy. which. is rapidly gaining 10
numbers and efficiency. To oppose inva-
ding forces, composed Of levies which
have already exceeded thirteen hundred
thousand mer, we had no resources but
the uuconquerable valor Of people de-
tsrmined to be free; and We we're 50 des.
titute of military supplies that tens OF
thousands of our citizens we're reluctantly
refused admission into the service from
our inability to provide them with arms
while for many mon tbs some Of our I'M
portant strong holds owed their safety
chiefly to careful concealment OF the
fact that we we're without supply Of
powder for our cannon. Your devotion
and patriotism have triumphed over all
these obstacles, and called into existence
the munitions Of war, the clothing, and
the subsistence which have enabled our
soldiers to illustrate their valor on numer-
Gus battle fields, and inAict crushing de.
feats on successive armies, each of which
an arrogant foe fondly imagined to be in
vincible.
The contrast between our past aud pre-
sent condition is well calculated to in
spire full confidence in the triumph Of our
arms. At no previous period Of the war
have our forces bsen 80 numerous, 50 well
Washington telegraph., 1863-05-13

NOTfCE.-- Messrs. w. L. Britt & Is aac
Lawrence are my authorized agents for the
transaction of business. Persons indebted to
NE, or having open accounts. will please make
settlements with them
J. S. BRITT.
Washington, Oct. 8, 1862. 40.tf
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$25 Reward.

CTOLEN from the subscriber, on the night of
~ the 31st March, Mcclellan Saddle, marked
n the seat D. C. F. The above reward will
oepaid for delivery Of the saddle.
GEO. TAYLOR.
Washington, April 8, 1862. 1s7w
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btfa y cd,
IRON the residence of the sui scriber. on
! the 10Th of April. dark brown PONY.
abo ut five or six years DID, on the corner Of
left eye ball small white spot; shod before;
no marks or brands recollected. liberal re-
ward will be paid for his delivery to me at my
residence, three miles east of Washington, or
any information of his whereabouts win be
thankfully received.
W o. WOOD.
April 20. 1863. l5-tf
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SPRING HILL INSTITUTE.

SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
II He exercises of this institution will be re-
i sumed under the superintendent of the
undersigned on Monday, the 9th of February.
In this school may be h I'd every opportunity
for obtaining thorough English and classical
education. For particulars as to terms, &c.
apply to the Principal
REq. 4. II. MURPHY.
Feb. 4, 1863 3-tf
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T ANY ARD
AND BOOT AND SHOE MANIjFAcT0Ry

rINHE undersigned are now establishing in
IL the name of RICE, ARNOLD & CO.. a
lanyard, at or near the residence of E. w.
Arnold, near the Little Missouri river. Per.
sons having Leather to tan, curry OF finish off.
can have it done in the best of style at the
lanyard by sending it in. Cash paid for good
hides at the lanyard or at Moscow.
We are also putting up a Boot and Shoe
Shop, and viii! be prepared to execute all work
furnished us in neat and durable STYLE,
C. o. RICE,
E. w. ARNOLD,
J. NJ. WHITESIDE.
jan - 1908. silly.
Washington telegraph., 1863-05-13
A Substitute wanted

EOR G. G. Bates, private in Capt. Reefs
L Company, Monroe's Regiment, Arkan sas
Cavalry, for which liberal price will be paid.
Apply to Mary C. Bates, near Dooley's Ferry,
hampstead county, AIR. NJ. C. BATES.
April 90, 1868. 15-4
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NOTICE,

A LII persons indebted to the undersigned for
n the years 1851 and 1862, are notified that
their accounts are ready for adjustment, and
are requested to come forward without delay
and make settlements, either by cash or notes.
M. WISEBERG.
Washington, Feb. II. 1869. 4-tf
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ANTHONY HOUSE,
LITTLE ROCK, ARK,
il PALMER. Proprietor
Oct. 29, 1862 42-tf

Confederate Bonds.
7 AM in receipt of Coupon Bonds C. s. A.,
J. to pay for all cotton purchased by my Sub.
Agents to the 18th December last. Parties
holding receipts for cotton prior to that date
will present them to m, for payment at my
office in Washington.
DAVID BLOCK, Gen. Ag't
2. L., C. s. A., for the State of Arkansas
Produce Loan Office, March 2, 1868.
p ST. expect soon to receive Bends with
which to liauidate all receipts outstanding for
cotton purchased for the Government by my
sub agents. and will give due notice thereof
tn ough the Telegraph.
DAVID BLOCK.
General Agent. &C.
March ., 1868. eff
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Artillery Service.

THE undersigned is now in South Arkansas
L for the purpose of receiving recruits for
Huey's Battery, now in Northwestern Arkan-
sas. All persons preferring this branch of the
service have now an opportunity.
W. A. MILLER,
1st Lieut.. Huey's Battery
May 6, 1868. 1862
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10 BIaCksmtths and Wagon
Makers.

WANT to hire No. Coach smith; also a
- NO. Horse Sheer, for which good wages
eau constant employment will be given. Ne
sroes preferred.
I. also want No. Coach Maker, one who
n capable of doing all repairs on Stage
INES None but sober, steady men wanted.
apply Immediately 20
NJ GEO. A. DAVIS.
asalngton, Feb. IL. 1868. 4-tf
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TREASURY NOTICE,


OFFICE OF C. s. pEPosITARY, J
Little Rock Arkansas. :
April 18th, 1863.
TREASURY NOTES Of date prior to LIST
l. December, 1852, not bearing interest,
may he funded at this Office, pursuant to the
acts of Congress directing such funding and
the regulations of the department, in bonds
bearing eight per cent interest. at any time
up to the 22d inst. and thereafter. such
notesstogether with those of Issue subsequent
to lstDec. 1862. and interest bearing notes
vii he fundable in seven per cent bonds
When there are no bonds en- hand. certificates
will be issued for the amount presented, and
paid, designa ting the rate of interest to winch
they are entitled, which " i'll be taken up with
bonds or stock bearing sam dateand interest,
as soon as they can be obtained.
EDW. CROSS,
April 2Sth, 1868. 15-3m Depository.
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Notice..

TNIE undersigned requests that no person
j. shall transact any business with Daniel A.
Reeler, in his present state Of mind.
J. W. REEDER.
Feb. 81, 1863. 30
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~s non. James RI. Page
J. 'nofls1 agent during my absence.
Ws.b;, Ii Z. w. CAN'T.
NR-sh 1e, 1853. 9-W
Washington telegraph., 1863-05-13

TREASURY DEPARTMENT c. 3. A.
Richmond March p, 1868
To afford additional facilities for funding
Treasury Notes, Depo itaries have 6een ap-
pointed in the several States where the Notes
can Re exchanged for Bonds or Registered
Stock. The following is the office in the State
Of Arsa' sns:
LITTLE RoCK-Hon. Edw. Cross Derositary.
C. G. NEMMINGBR,
Secretary of Treasury.
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NOTICE,

w w. ANDREWS holds my power Of at
w torney, and will transact any bushes
for me during my absence.
H. GARDES.
Washington, Ark, Dec. 20, 1852. f,
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bW Bishop otey died 1t Memphis On tho
23d ult., aged s. ru
Washington telegraph., 1863-05-13

Land for Sale.
OVER Seven Thousand Acres Of Land, of
" every description situated in Hampstead,
Lafayette, Sewer and Pike counties. Terms,
accommodating to purchasers. For particulars
enquire of w. II. Etter at Washington, or at
my residence, ten miles from Washington, on
the Little Rock road.
SARAH BLEVINS.
April %, 1863.
Washington telegraph., 1863-05-13
NOTICE.

MAJ. M. w. McGil is my authorized agent
Ul during my absence.
J. E. MCINTOSH.
Hampstead county, Ark, April Is, 1868.
l4-3&
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PAY DUE DECEASED SOLDIERS.

VIE Undersigned has the necessary blanks.
u ana full instructions for procuring Pay,
Sounty, &C.. due Deceased Soldiers and will
eve prompt attention to filling up the blanks
""u administering the oath required by law.
C. L. SUTTON, J. P.
"ashlngton, March 18th, 1863.
Washington telegraph., 1863-05-13

LAW NOTICE.
II EhEAFTER the undersigned will give his
1 exclusive attention to the profession Of
H. A. JONES.
Washington JAN %. 1863
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Stl'aNc(i.

Washington. April 20. 1879 Is
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