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True Democrat., 1863-02-18
Lee, Beauregard and Mcclellan.

Hmpcr's Weekly gives the following remin
 iscences of three Generals who have 6gured most prominently in the present var
 No one who reads the voumnous reports of Sco,ts campaign in Mexico can fail to observe the frequency with which special honorable mention Is made of three young officers Of lhe engineers. In his first dispatch, giving ac- count of the capture of Nera Cruz, Gen. Scottat
 ter ascribing tn esnccess of tbis operation mainly tothe engineer officers, says ''lf there be any
 thing in the form, position and arrangement of the trenches and batteries, or Tn the manner I'of their execution, 1t Is due 10 the ability, de- votion and unremittng zeal of these officers Preeminent among these specially named are Capt. k. E. Lee, First LieutenantP. G. T.. B.rureaard and Brcvet Lieutenant George E.. Mcclellan. VI
 Lee seems to have been the special favorite of the veteran general, and there is hardly a single dispatch Fl which his name IS not hon. ,orably mentioned. Perhaps this may be owing to the fact, that as he was the highest in rank, tho direct execution of the more important du- | ties was committed to him. In the reports of subordinate officers, the name of Beauregard and Mcclellan, with special commendation ot their zeal and ability, appear with about equal l frequency. We have noted nearly thirty instan- l. ces of honorable mention of each of their names and that of Lee is found quite as fre- oucntly mentioned, mainly by Scott himself.
 In reading the reports of the battlesrn Mex ico and remembering the positions now occu- ! pied by the various officers, some curious coin cidtnces are found. Thus Maglaader gives es- pecial credit to Sumner, and Joseph +. John, I ston is warm in his commendaticn of Reno.-- l After the battle of Cherubusco, Major Loring reports to his immediate superior, Earl Var Dorn: 1.-The rifles were accompanied through outby the distinguished young lieutenant Beau
 regard, Smith aud Mcclellan the two latter il command of a portion of the engineer corps
 all, an happy to say, bore themselvs with th
 greatest gallantry."
True Democrat., 1863-02-18
Was Committed

yENO' the iail of Conway county, Ark, on the
 ! 22d of January, 1863. a runaway slave who calls his narae STEPHEN; says he belongs to Jacob Yankry, of Jackson coupty, Missouri. but was hired to some captain ill 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 llish black color; had on when con- mtted soldier cap and roUrdabout jacket
 The owner of said slave is hereby notified to come forward, prove his property, pay all charges and take him away CT he will be dealt with as the law dirccts.. ANDY 4. LIVINGSTON,
 Shcrln Conway County, Ark.
 Feb. l 1863. 6m Cost adv 8 per week.
True Democrat., 1863-02-18


 W6uypED Asn4xslAxs AND TsxAN5sIy TIE HOSPITALS AT .sfuarssEsBoao. -F'ra'a the ssver.i lists we have seed Of wolnaei men iu tha hospitals at Marfrsesboro, we compile the following:
 lst Ara Regin,rnt Lacy, wrist slight ly; J Oliver, foot slightly; G W4its shouier severely; T r Mont .om9rY. shoulder severely; M Welcl, l"g se.erely;- W T Blaherore, Jeff arm; Ie1t " E Lacv leg; ! " Cobb groi, r F Graves, finger; " i Williams. leg; J F Marable, arm; B Kendall arm; J x Grrnmett, b sh thighs; J Grimmett, sligh'; J B Wood; J V Treadway; R Bell.
 2a1 Ark. Regimcnt.--J L Walls, right thigh: A G Lester, siie and leg; " Bfown, arm; c B ,nrton; II K Hornby, thigh; s Muler, hand; F Welles, axil'a; L Paine. finger; A 4 Herndon, slight; C X Creig, slight.
 3,m Ark. Ryimcm--D c Lindsey, arm. 2 4sh ArL. R,gimsnf.-J Adams, leg, slightly. McCrary, severely; w Stewart, left side; J W R aiford, left hip, A " Harris, right arm and side. - ~,
 5M Ak. ReJimc h-A N Ferguson, X Stan. lev, W Warren, " M NJ ,or.., r B aidy, Char les Lane ,ster, left arm and Wm Sutton, jaw; l. F Shaw, arm; Wilson, severely; E A Bail. shoulder slightly; A J Burns, sa,nidsr siighrly. l. X Shaw. arm; A Neitles. shoulder slightly. G " Webb hand xcrerels;F F M Hnlidsy, thigh s.ighslv;J k L.sl;c, breast slightlJ;. and F c Perry, ha,sd and arm severely. -e @- GM 4,,k. R>yimc".k--E c Otweld, slightly; w 6 Scott. slightly; C J Steel, slightly; l. \ Yates, " A McKnea and l.. B C Selma, Jeff side. ss. .7 .r-s-,ss as.f..
 sA a;k. Regiment-J " Tagwell, back and h;p; w N Chaadoin. fl ssh wound, both thighs; A r Henson, Wm Faanoa. \ o Msulou, W J McMnn, right thigh; J F L ,ng, arn severely; D Stockton, head severely; .~ q. -sag ~ z l5A .4sk. Resimcnt-LtW " T Haddleston. left arm slightly; J H Cristopher. shoulder, J Bowler. LtW Il Crawford. II K B n, han,'. t .3oM Ayk. R4gimeat.-J Howard, arm aa.l hip. slightly; ] + .ndolpl, groin; severely.
 7M 1sras RcgineM.-Lt \ Blake, leg slight ly. ..---. --
 9M 1tras RrGiment--S R Hsyter, arm se' verely; " F Warren, chin: J Ovens, neck.
 l0h 7eras Reyimcnt--I.t 5 F B ally, R II Ridley, R J McCawley, c M Crages, R B Pocr J Rs Andrews, W w Sheperi, W Grim. sick " W Parker, ankle severely; \ G Irwin. thigl slightly. t%.'
 llfh Tsras Rsg;ment-W Trayler, knc, slightly; It I Emmett. arm severely; .,... .,...
 l4fh 7exas Rcg;n,cnt-J T Holt, right leg T Lanham, left hip; J R Morris. sick. I5M Tras Reginacnt.--H K Bell, hand; E W Crawford, R Linn, of Harper's regiment hand severely. ss--, s-,' 2
True Democrat., 1863-02-18
The aboHiionists, If they could bl,

- The abolitionists, if they could blush, wou,d'turn scarlet at their own inconsistencies. A fundamental doctrine of theirs Is that there can be no property in man. Men and women, they say, cannot be bought and sold. Yet. these same hypocrites have appropriated millions up on millions to buy the slaves of Missouri, Ma rviand and elsewhere, and have became great " trailiclsers in human iiesh."
 - Banks, with l8000 men, was at Baton Rouge on the goth, Certifying. .Farragut was at New Orleans and refused to fight unless they gave him more gun boats.
True Democrat., 1863-02-18
sOYFics CoM'DT CoSscRIrrs. DIsT. OF ARK. '
 Little Rock, Ark., Feb. }, 1863.
Special Orders No. I.

| It appearing that Dr. R. O. Blakey, Examin ing Surgeon of Conscripts, stationed 1t Senscy, White coi,sts, Arkansas, has tIaudulenty issued certificates of disability to able bodied men. All certificates ot disability granted by said Dr. K. Q Blakely, whetherto citizens oi White, or any other county, arc hereby revoked. @ s %
 II. All conscripts who have received certificates of disability fromcsaid Dr. RIO. Bakely re- uuired to be again exanliued.s t-4 -fr
 III The Enrolling Officer of White county will give due notice to said conscrits of the time and place at iich they shall assemble for reexanllna ton. s .- B. F. DANLEI. Col.
 ". and Comdt Conscripts, Dist. Ark.
 Eeb l2 2w lfazaItet conv. .l-r :. .n
True Democrat., 1863-02-18
A. CosscRIpr REGlaEsr.--The Mobile Ne,


 A CesscRIPT REGIMEST.--The Mobile News contains the following. r Agentleman from Ficksburg tells us that iu composed ofcenscriptS, aud not considered very reliable as raw ieves, was posted III a. position. where 1t was supposed they would not. be ex- posed 10 very severe ordeal. 1t turned oct that.their position became the hottest part of the field. They were singled out Tor a charge bg he;yy folhmu. of the enemy. Their GoN who tells the story.-staies that when the Ian kees made tlieir appearance III lroat, aud ralue up'in splendid line the con. crpts showed, eSi~ dent Signs of uneasiue5s. He ssw the had, ol his men surping every which away to t.e right, left ard rear, and from all the indications of unsteadincss, he expected every moment to see them break and run. He found t necessa> ry to use all his cool ess and judgment to re- store cohtianee. ding along thefr lines, wah a. steady men, " wait fo orders. don't fire unt;l I give the word" he managed to keep them in line. until the Yankees got mp within point blank range. when he eavethe word fire q Says the Col. 1t seemed to ne that every sol dier in theeregiment picked out his man in the enemy s ralikS and that one went down. for every trigger pulled. The fire threw. the Gan, kees into confusion, seeing which the Cox of the conscripts gave the. commanl to charge. and with a wild hurra the '' fresh levles" rushed forward like pack of devils just uncaged from Tar.arus, and drove tho enemy from the field. Since that day, TO officer makes any destinc. ton between volunteers, regulars and conscripts ilsthe Tieksburg army.~
True Democrat., 1863-02-18

lst. That all privates, musicians and non-com- ssmissioned officers who volunteered, or enlisted in sthe armies of the Confederate States, for term "of three years, for the war; are. under the "of Dec. Iith, 1862, and April 18th, 1869, enti- "tlei to the bounty of Fifty Dollars" -
 '' 2d That all such persons as were in the ser rvice of the Confederacy on the 1lth December, 'lS6l, who had volunteered or enlisted. for term "of l2 months or more, and Nho afterwards vol "unteered or enlisted for the two years next en- "suing the expiration of their said term of one ! swear, as to make three years continuous Ser "yicc, are also entitled to the bounty.''
 s3d That all persons in the State service of any estate, on the lth Dec, lo6l. who had voluH- .'teered, or enlisted therein, for Il term of l2 l "inonths. and who thereafter, volunteered or rn- s.liste in tiie service Of the Contelerscy, for two '.xears xtens,ling the expiration of their said 'terln of one year, making three years of continu- 1 s'oiIs service, are entitled 10 tle bounty"
 "4j. That ill other prieates and non eommis 'soletl officers, i'll tke armies ot the Contedcracy Ion the 18th April, lrG2 whose term of service "therein was ny law continued, Or enlarged, for
 three yenrs or the war, entitled to the bounty
 "5th. That all companies, squadrons, battaliJnS "and regiments, organl2ed, or in process o OrganI 'szation, under authority from the Secretary sof. lar, on the 10th of April. lS62, and 80 far cun,- "pleci, withia thirty days thereafter, az 10 have "thc whole number of men requisite for urSariza- "tion enrollel, and not containing therein any ..persons in tue service the l6hsAprI. le62, as .'iaye hren mustered into the seIyce qt the Con- "rederarv, are entitled to the bountysi .se
 ..Gt. That All sOllcia and noit-com mi ssian ed officers. who have entered the armies ot the tsop-s ''federa'y Tor three years during the war altio ssact soldier officer, may ,vo been. killed i1 .'battle, died, or been honoraby discharged, be ''tore the expiration of the first years of his ".ervice, are entitled to the bounty. Act Octo ''ber IT, 1862 l''
 Soldiers of the scs eral classes mentioned "above, have, in my opiuion, legal claim to the 'bounty of Fifty Dollars to be paid at the times specified in the law, while none others, have any "caim thereto.'
 Payments will be made in accordance with the above. tA@s@ w. L. CABELL,
 rb,af nr M. .V'r.rs M;sa n;a
True Democrat., 1863-02-18
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TIE Y,x,-s,v so,n,rps k,,, TIE

9 T1IE YANKEE SOLDIERS KILL, THEIR .OFFI cERs.--..A correspondent of the Philafel plia Sanaay Dispatch states that there is not a silad- ow of siorbs that their officers have been pick e'l out and shot by their own-meh on tine bat tle field. in ilumberless- instances, to gratiiy private grudgc. |. :" A staff officer, in 'eonversa, Htion with me on this very subject" says the writer. l" stated that he had been informed Ky . surgeon, who had gone over the battle field at Ansietarh, that he foun to his great horror and surprise that nearly all the officers. killed were wounded from behind!''
True Democrat., 1863-02-18
E20O Reward.

D ANYWAY from my premises on the night of As the l2th inst, negro man TOM; black, about , feet, or inches high; about 50 years of age, though does not show so old, except his hair is quite grey; stout built; weighs about TO lbs.; ore or two iruntieeth out; and the fingers on one oi his hands has been injured with the saws of & cotton gin some years ago; lie wore off or carried home made clothes; wore boots and cloth cap think he will try to get to the federal army. l will give the abo,c reward for his apprehension and confinement n aily jail, and evidence to convict the wAite person who has aided him in his escape, or will pay fifty dollars for his apprehension and delivery to me in HempStead county, or safely con- fined in a so ;lat ] can get him.
 SARAH JORDAN,
 per J. J. VICKERs, Sr. Washington, Jan. Doth, 1862. 20-3t~
True Democrat., 1863-02-18
ALesson for Officers.
: THR MEADOWS, NEAR ABIsGpoN,
 November 6, lSb2. J

Ds
 November 6, lS62.
 10 he Editor of Mc Whig: {.
 In the lst vol !" Bland papers" page 79, is the following letter from Gen. Washington, which, think, very germain to the times, and womhy to be at once hrous ssht to public notice. IL might fortity doubting spirits in the army and perhaps have a wholesome influence on some who are yet shamefulIy holding back:
 @ HEADQUARTERS. Nov. s, lii.
 DsAn SIR:-I have received your favor men tioning the many and strong reasons you have for quitting the service, or at least obtaining leave of absence for the settlement ot your affairs. which you say-and 1 make no doubt are-in a situation that de mands your presence. As the contest, tp which we all saw the neces- sity of stepping forth. still remains undetermin- ed. and the event of war doubtful and uncertain, perceive that the same motives wh .ch first called us out now plead in the most pressing terms for our perseverance tothat happy period iu which our united efforts shall e.fct that great design for the accomplishment of which we were first induced to sacrifice the happiness of do- mestic lfe. believe the private sconcerns 'of every officer in the army will suffer. in greater or less degree. by his absence, which must have .lieen expected, as a matter of course, at thcir first acceptance ftheir commissions.
 As to the strictness of honor and integrity with which you have conducted yourself, (hav- ing never heard the leastsuggestion to the con- trary1 think it unnecessary to say anything on that head. have always endeavored to give every indulgence to officers which l thou ght consistent with my duty and the good of the service. In this instance, think mats trs had better be deferred until the close of the campaign, when your request can, m either way, De answered with greater proprieiy ond preci- sion. .-f--. @..s.-~.e
 an, dear sir, your obedient, humble sel- vant.s
 G. WASHINGTON.
True Democrat., 1863-02-18

INTERNATIONALLY LETrER FROM CAPTAIN SEMuEs.- Iie New York JIosid of the lst, has inc following: .-
 The, passen gers on board the unfortunate Arid unite in testifyng to the great puiiteness, chival V, and arba,.iiy of Captain Senms while his IJ: isoners ef war; but tue following letter whicir h. dsspatehss b this city is the mos; re. Iaarkable evilesrce of his versatility. hatnor and poiteuess yet furnished: s'.. F~-f- e~."
 CoyrEpERArE STEAMER ALABAMA
 z December 5, 1852.
 lf&s;ys. ?. H Draks q Co., Y. Fork:
 Gcn,emen: l regret so inform you that the twelve cas.s of Plantation Bit;ers found on board the 4riel,. consigned to N. Cordova < Son. Panama, whl not b. likely 10 reach their destination, having been transferred to my yes sel. Having procured one case while at the Isand-of Martinique, it's beneficial effects in my hospital room and in curing the scurvv vas such as to render it too desirable acqusifion t> pass, particularly t was evidently inten- ,le6l for the South, from the name plantation.- R,sst assured, sirs, trust you will not fail to freight each vessel likely to cross my path with the Plantation BitterS, and l will guar ln- tee to place q ease. i,l the hands of President Davis before he 4th of March.
 l have the honor to remain, respectable, ', yours, RAPHAEL SGMaEs.
True Democrat., 1863-02-18
UEAnorAKrERs TRANS MISSISSIPPI DErT., !
 Little Rcch, Feb. 9th, 1863.

General Order No.9.
 The General in command of this Department deems 1t proper to give notice that he has received
 all order from the President at Richmond, for sus
 pending the writ of habeas corpus, in Arkansas and
 the adjacent Indian country, with authority to the
 General n command tU establish the necessary re- guatons protect persons and property aR main tain order. When, at the discretion oi the com
 mansling general, it becomes necessary 10 enforce this order, it will be done, sustaining from any
 further control over persons or property III those
 regions than is necessary for defensive operations and military discipline. Any authority tbas may thus be exercised, will be lawful one. The 'h- jscts in view are such as will commend it to all
 good and patriotic citizens, and their cordial CO.,
 operation and support ir all efforts to nlautel or der, to prosec, persons and property against vso- lelce, to secure the arrest of wrong doers. and to promote discipline and efficiency in the army, Is confidently expected. He earnestly hopes 1t may
 not become necessary for him to resort to the exer-
 else of any power which would appear to Dc an iIl- reference Gf mi itary with civil authority By command oi Lieut. Gen HoIMEs: $. 5. AN DERS0N, | Feb II 3s. Asst. Adjt Geni. |. Arkansas papers ( >py.
True Democrat., 1863-02-18
)srIcE CHiEf QUARTER MASTER,

TRANS. Miss. DEYr., Jan. 3l, '63,} -. The following letter reccv ed from the Inspector General of F,eld Transportation, is published for the information of Quarter Masters ot this De- partnient.s The reports called for by this letter, will be made and forwarded through this office, with as little delay possible: s- - ..Haying received bat few returns from Quarter Masters under your orders, have to request that attention be again ca led to General Order No 76." "Answels to the following questions request cd of Quarternasteis in charge of Field Trans portaton' Number of Horses, Mules, Oxen, Wagons, Ambulances, Carts, set of Harness, the condition and employment of same, number of men. and things employed with transportation and wages paid" @ ...
 s:Number of Horses, Mules, Wagons, etc., pur- chased since last report, and average prices paid, average cost of forage purchased, number ot Horses, Mules, Wagons, etc, condemned as unfit for service, whether condemned. to be recruited and repaired, or recommended to be sold :"
 Authority to sell condemned property of this kind, must be obtained from the Secretary of War, by application through this ofice.'' '" Ail public property should be branded C. 5. 'sThe allowance to Regiment i'll the army of Northern Virginia, is seven four horse wagons. and teams. for Infantry, and twelve four horse wagons and teams for Cavalry" <. s+Piease advise me of the allowance in your arfny,-t is very desirable to make it uniform throughout the whole army
 w. l.. CABELL,
 Chief Or. Master, Trans Miss. Dept. -
 Attention is also called to the following letter from the Quarter Mister General. The returns called for by this letter, must be furnished as re- quiredby the egulations--paragraph g: <. QUARTER MASTER GENERALS OrflcE, Richmond, Jan. l, 1863. SIR:-" It is observed that many of the Quarter Masters of your District do not render their reports of persons and rolls Of extra duty promptly. You viii please call their attention to paragraph 93s of their Regulations, which requirs that these returns shali be Forwarded within five days after the expi raton of each month.' Respectfully your ob't servt,
 | A. c. MYERS, l Quarter Master General. | To Major w. l.. CABEfI, Chief Quarter Master, Little Rock, Ark. l ". l.. CABELL. Chief Qr.. Master, Trans Miss. Dept Feb. II, 1863. 2@ T Circular.
 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OR. MASTER, T. M, D.:l | Little Rock, Feb. 5th, 1863.
 The following opinion in reference to the pay Q
True Democrat., 1863-02-18
w. L. CABELL,
 Chef Or. Mir. Trans Miss. Dis.
, OFFICE CHIEF QuARrEa MASTER, T. NJ. D.,)

OFFICE CHIEF QuARTEa MASTER, T. NJ. D.,l -.-. Lutie RocE, Feb. 5th, 1863.
 The attention of Quarter Masters ill this -Dls trict is called to the fact that officer is entitled to pay unless his appointment has been made in conformity with law. -. --r~fa
 Quarter Masters and officers on duty as Paymas- ters. will be held responsible for payments made to officers who-are not legally appointei, unless the same ordered by the Lieutenant General cGnl- maniin.. The payIncats do not apply to Brigade and Rcgimental . larter Masters, and to Reg gineu tai CoInmiss tries and Adiutants of Regiments.
 By order of Lieut.. Gen. HoLnss a t .....+.... .-.. - w., L. CABELL. .. .s
 Major and Chef Or. Mr., I. M. D. Feb Fl, lSb2. .w
True Democrat., 1863-02-18
GENERAL ORDERS,
 No. N6..

Richna,,nd, November 2, 1882. ]. GENERAL osDtRs,
 Conmaniants conscrips will cause the following Order Der newspapers each of the Coniederacy to in sure its reaching every part of the country:
 All commissioned officers and enlistd men. Nho arc their commands other cause than disability duty under orders from the Secretary of War from their commanders Will return 70 their commands without delay. H. Commissioned officers failing to comply with the pro vicious of the foregoing paragraph within ftasohspe lengi of tima r exceed twenty days after the publication of this Order shall be dropped from the rolls of the army disgrace and their Will bo furnished 10 the of Conscrs for eHroluent m the ranks
 III All enlisted men who shall fail 10 comply with the provisions of paragraph of this order within reasonable length of time shall be considered dos+rters, and 1T, stei accordingly their names to ee uruised 10 te Coninan ant o CYscripts their Saie for publication, tuch othar action as may be deemed most efhcacious.
 N order insure tue efficient cooperation oi all con cern carry this oIdr into immediate effect, department commanders directed to require from the commanding officer ench separate command their departments of tho of all commissioned oihctfsahu absent from their Commands These re- ports in each the o aoselce any regmenta, tttaiion company commander ect to furnish such report, who shall knowinsl! be putyo concealing any unauthorized absence sna | en convcliox thereof, be summariy dismissed ',
 V Under tie provisions of the 2d chase oi :. of General Orders No s2 officers and pri'ass bearing eos qtficc oi wosiaa received in bae but who are otherwise W Tor sefvicf ar required if otherwise assgnfsi to repo. 1o the I of Conseripts their respective states "iv
 ilI hay are Tor such duty assign thei 10 'ireo lection of sragglers and the nioreement oi the f this Order with full powers to call upon fhs ne4''s [ tarv ant,orty for such assssnce as may pe heoe''S
 " lrcers of inc Quart. rnser's pepaItmsat cnagsa with payment of troops, are hereby op cnr,m. .sined officer commissioned o,nce, Y. i; % oa M furnish satffactory evidence that he IS not ia bs tic penalties dssoribed tho foregoing ordef Any
True Democrat., 1863-02-18
OFFICE CoMMANpASr CoSscNiPr5 --t Lufle Rcck, Ark, Feb. 10, lS63}

Special Order No. -
 The execution of General Orders NO. y issued frem this office on the 3d Feb. 1883, cancelling certificates of exemption hefetof re given to arents, owners, or overseers of plantations of twenty negroes, is hereby suspended until the 10th of March next, in order to give those persons ln terested time to procure the services ot oNersoers, not label under the law to be conseribcd. By order of Lieut.. Gen. HOLMES:
 B r. DANLEY, Feb. II Com'dt Conscripts, Dist Ark.
True Democrat., 1863-02-18
CoNFEpERArE STEAMER ALABAMA ! -s Drcefirber s. ISs;2

How T, MAKE-A GOOD ARTICLE OF CofFtE.- Take coffee grains and pop corn, of each an canal quantity. ltoast the same together The corr, will all hop ont, and what remains will be
 unadulterated coffee.
True Democrat., 1863-02-18
OFFICE CoMMAsDANT CoysCRIPTs,
 Little Rock, Ark., Feb. Sd, l6635

General Order No. 5.
 IN pursuance of crdors from the lIou. Secretary s of " ar, all certificates of exemptions granted to persons between the ages of l8 and 35 years as agents owners or ovtrsectS of plantations oftwenty negroes in this State. are hereby revoked. All pers rs hoi,hng certificates of exemptions as above named, are hereby ordered to report immediately ojtc Elroll.ng Officers of their respective coun' ties. B. !. bANLEY, Col.
 Coni'dt Coi.scripts, District Arkansas.
 Feb. i. l. 63. ,3t 1azette copy.