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Washington telegraph., 1863-09-09
OBITUARY.

Capt John johnson, 10th Arkansss Regi
ment, was killed at Vicksturg On tAe 25th Of
June, 1868, aged 30 years, two mortAs and two
days.
A soldier - brave, patriot - true and
man ss noble - any who has ever eattled and
died for his counrry's rights and liberties, he
has passed away, and " who knew him and
bowed him 90 well can only think Of his deeds,
remember bis worth and mourn bis untimely
loss. feeling too sadly that one has gone from
our midst whose place must ever remain w.
can't, and whose name must ever be cherished
With love and regret. In camp, on the march,
or amid the fierce storm and deadly conflict Of
hattIe. he has ever been the same generous,
untiring, unfinching companion and soldier,
and those who have known him as have, can
never forget his firm attachment % his friends
and his unyielding devotion to his country.
But he is gone, and the WHO winds wnicn
| -,.tI. the leaves on his grave cannot disturb
hi. .lumbers, or bring to his sleeping ears the
uneh ristian sounds OF war.
nLike the dew on the mountain,
Like the foam on the river,
Like the bubble on the fountain,
lie is gone and forever.
And vet il is only the ciay tenement which his
| nohle .oul did inhabit that is gOnc-the man
st;Il I;yes-lives in the glorious deeds which he
10. done-liyes in the records OF his country S
clorv--liyes forever enshrined as martyr to
| the poblest. mSst sacred cause that ever man
did battle for; and long years from now, when
this struggle for independence shal! have
brought to Us peace, freedom and happiness.
with what gratitude and love will an enfran-
chised nation treasure up the memory OF tLose
her noble sons--who died to make her free.
| We will remember you, John; we Will mourn
YOU; We will miss you around our camp-fres,
and when we 60 fourth TO battle again, some
Of those now left will rejoin you in your home
above the clouds. Sleep On. brave comrade
sleep on. | would gladly awake you from
your deep repose to share again the dangers
which you never feared, but cannot. The
turbid waters Of the Mississippi roll clCse by
your grave, and yet you hear not the rippling
Of its mil gbty waves (; the foe, against whom
You fought % nobly. are encamped around the
| spot where you slumber. and yet the sound OF
their hostile tread disturts you not, nor breaks
your dong repose. Your name and your viz
tues we can remember and cherish, bat your
spirit must remain with your God. There We
will leave you, hoping that We may have a re-
| cord as pure and unspotted thine when
summoned before that dread tribunal.
Washington telegraph., 1863-09-09

FIGHT AT FORT SMITH-Our citizens
were somewhat excited, and few of them
alarmed, last Sunday evening and Monday
morning, by news of a great disaster to
our army near Fort Smith, and that
.Blount's forces were pressing us down to
Red River. The President of our County
Confederate Association, Zone Of the OBJ
jects of which is to correct false rumors
and disse inmate correct information ,)went
Immediately to work and asc certained the
following as the probable facts.
Blount's army, consisting it is supposed
of about seven skeleton regiments, was
attacked by Cooper's and Stand Watie's
forces. The latter were too weak and re
tired into the Nation, to what point is not
ascertained. A fight also occurred be-
tween the Federals and CabelPs forces, at
place called Backbone, in which our
loss was very small and that of the enemy
heavy. After the battle, Cabell seems to
have fallen back to Waldron, and the enc.
my back to Fort Smith. Our ordinance
and provision trains are being sent for
safety to Caddo Gap, aud it may be thai
Gen. CabeIl will come southwardly also
until he reaches good position.
We learn that the road beyond Caddc
Gap is flied with families of women ane
children, making their escape from th'
enemy, who are burning houses and laying
waste without mercy. We hope these
living in reach may send aid to meet then
without delay. They are mostly on foo
and in great distress.
Since writing the above, DR.. James A
Williams has arrived from Caddo Gap
with later intelligence. He says Cooper
forces are as Perryvills in the Nation, tha
the Federals have retired to Fort Smith
and that he left Cabslls forces 81 the Gap
Washington telegraph., 1863-09-09
WASHINGTON. Ark, Sept. 9Th. Ises.


Col. EAKrx. Editor Of ..Tclegraph''-D Dear
SRI have heard it reported from different
sources, that ! am opposed TO the re-eleetion
of Hon. q. ID. Rnvston to the Congress of the
Coufedc rate States. on the ground that h" was
thr wing obstacles in my way in the execution
of the con. cript law.
without wishing to tax. sny part in the cor
test between him and the II on. Il. X. Garland.
| nevertheless deem IL a matter Of Justice TO
correct this report. Gen Royston, 20 far from
interfering in any man ner with my official ,iu
ties has always been ready 10 assist and aid
me in my duties hy his advice aud by furnish
ing me with the laws am documents which |
required. and has been throughout a hearty
supporter of the corscript law. and in favor Of
it, execution.
| wish. a $50. on my own account to say, that
80 far from being opposed to his re election. /
believe il j. hue To him for his firm adherence
10 the rights of the South, and his uncompro-
missing determination to accept of nothing
short of her entire independence.
believe that ii lie were now defested. il
would seem to indicate 10 the world that we
opposed that policy, and il would have very
drmoralizing tendency, and might make the
impression that the people Of his district were
ready 70 compromise or submit. Therefore. |
say that my individual sentiments are in favor
Of his reelection, although | would not attempt
TO control or interfere with the choice Of any
vster whatever within this district. | think
elections should be free, and every one have
the right TO vote according to the dictates of
his own mini. Of course l disclam any in
tcntion 10 imputc a. Mr.. Garland sentiments
adverse TO our independence. l only mean to
say. that whilst we have a representative that
reflects our true sentiments, we should keep
him.
Washington telegraph., 1863-09-09
34-4
WILLIAM WYATT,
VS..
TIMOTHY WUIrraMs
Bin for Spscifc
Performance.

vs DfH Jor SDec.Hc
TIMOTHY WILLIAMS. Performance
ZONES the complainant by his solicitor and
" on his motion, and il appearing to tie court
that the defendant is a nonresident Of the State
q Arkansas: il is therefore considered and
ordered by the court that the defendant be
notified of the object and pendency of this suit
the object Of which is 70 obtain by decree a
fee simple title to certain town lots situated in
the town Of Magnolia, county Of Columbia and
State of Arkansas, from said defendant. and
compel the defendant, Timothy Williams, to
perform his covenant in a certain obligation
or writing under seal, executed on the 25th of
June, A. d. 1858, from and BY said Timothy
Williams to complainant rs assignee, BY pub
lieation of this orIer in some newspaper printed
and published in thi. State for two consecutive
weeks, the last insertion to be at least four
weeks before the first day Of term OF the
circuit court, to be holden in and for the county
Of Columbia aforesaid, on the third Monday q
October next, when and where the defendant
is required to appear, plead. answer OF demur
to said bill, or the same viii be taken as con-
fessed.
A true copy from the record.
Attest: DAVE DIXON, Clerk
24-1
Washington telegraph., 1863-09-09
RunawayS i'm Jail.

WAS committed TO the Jail Of Hampstead
w County on the I'd inst, two Negro men,
ono named LOUIS. dark complexion, about ~
years OF age about feet 0 inches high, weighs
about 40 pounds.
The other named MILFORD, a dark mulatto,
about rs years Of age, about feet lO inches
high, and weighs about $50 pounds Said
slaves say they belong &c MI Pitshugh, re-
siding near Augusta on White river. IN TINS
State. They also state that they were on their
way TO Texas. and made their escape from the
overseer near Boston Milford says he has
wife at Spott Gibson's. now stopping at Mr..
Rurnelrs on Red river. The owuer Of said
slaves are requested to come forward, prove
property. pay charges, and take them away,
or they will be dealt with according to lsw.
]. ERWIN,
Jaiior Of Hampstead County
Washington, Ark, Sept. .. 1868. S4-om
Washington telegraph., 1863-09-09
~ We have resolved several visits a

n@ We have received several visits at
our office Gas for sanctum there Is no
such thing about the establishment, from
Juo. w. Woodward, Esq, of Little Rock,
formerly enrolling clerk Of the Senate,
and connected also with the True Demo-
crat. We are always pleased to meet an
old member Of the craft. Mr.. Woodward
will remain in this place in the employ.
mert Of one of the Government Offices.
Washington telegraph., 1863-09-09

From MIssrsslpPI.-M rthsrn papsFl
up to the 9th contain the following
items:
Johnston's line includes the Mobile and
Ohio rsilread from Oko&oua south.
Herrop's division ssd half Of Sbsr.
mans corps, have started from Vieksbure
for Mobile BY another route than that Of
Johnston. Mobile il n danger.
Steamers have arrived from Port Hud.
son with the ed Maine and the SD
Massachusetts,, nine months volunteers,
returning home. and ia f,w days eigh.
teen regiments Of Banks nine months
men will arrive, en- reste for home.
Port Hudson il garrisoced mostly BY
negro troops.
Gen. Payne, Who lost leg At Port
Hudson, had arrived at Memphis.
Grant has effected thorough system
of mounted pat.o OILS from Vicksburg to
New Orleans, which, together with the
gun boats, protect everything between
those places.
Morton, Aug 1l.-NothiDg has been
heard from the Mississippi river lately.
The health of Gen. Johnston's army is
improving finely. There we're only six
sick soldiers sent off yesterday, and num-
bers are returning from the interior hos
pitfalls daily. Nearly all a5sentees have
returned TO their commands.
The weather is excessively dry and
warm.
Morton, Aug I2.-One Of Gen. Kirby
smith. staff officers, who has just arrived,
says four transports laden with troops
parsed Roduey going up the river on
Friday.
Th. troops sent down BY Grant we're to
replace troops whose term Of service had
expired iu Banks army.
Dick Taylor's army is at Berwick's Bay
He sunk two transports ueur Donaldson
Vile las, Tuesday.
Morton, Aug. l2.-Four Of the 9th
Te1a. cavalry yesterday captured twenty
two Yankees, four wagons aud eighteen
mules, on the other side Of Big Black.
aud brought all safe to this point. They
belonged to Steele's division, FIFTH army
corps.
The Yankee tickets have been with
drawn from this side of Big Black.
Gen. Dick Taylor captured thirty-five
New York PAINTERS, who we're planting
cotton for the Lincoln Government. They
were sent to Texas for safe keeping.
jackson, Aug. Is -Te;egraphc CON-
piuuication has been re-opeued with Can.
ton, Grenada, Sena,obia, Water Valley,
hnd intermediate points.
ID. FLANEHY. Sup'r.
Morton, Aug. l4.-Several persons jus,
arrived from Nick>burg, state po- stively
that Grant war in that city on la.t Sun
day.
No troops rave McPherson's corps aud
five regiments wEo went TO take the place
of tro"ps in Bauk's Amy, whore term Ui
service had expired. had lett Nick-burg.
They assert positively that the dl-ea.r
which has been SWEEP ns oti the Yankee
is yellow Jack.
] Meridian, Aug. ID. 5.-Indic.iions point
to projected cavalry raid by the Yam
KEGS to the iazoo valley.
yellow fever is repurred to be seriously
malignant at Vieksburg.
The troops of Penbertou' army are fast
returning to camp at Denupolis by every
train.
Morton, Aug. l9.-Thecc is no further
uews from the Yankee raid on the Mis-
sissippi Central railroad.
The. raid consisted of 1,200 men, who
started from Yazoo City, ard intercepted
two trains at Durant.
The last heard from them. they were
taking the traius up the road, and Gen.
Whitfeld's cavalry were in not pursuit.
Washington telegraph., 1863-09-09
HRApoyHRrERs DEPT TR,Ss-MIss.,
Shreveporf, La, Aug. IA, 1868.
General OrGers No. S6-

ii. All officers and soldiers belonging to the
Garrisons Of Vicksturg and Port Hudson pre-
vious to the surrender Of those places, who
may be within the Department Of TRANSMITS
sissippi, either by furlough or otherwise, will
report by the 18th Of September next, or at
the expiration Of their furlough, at one Of the
following named places, viz: Those from Ar
kansas, at the Camp i'm Instruction ct Wash
ington; from Missouri, at Little Rock, Ark;
from Louisiana. At the Camp Of Instruction
near Shreveport, La; from Texas, ct the places
directed BY Major Gen. Magruder. The Quar-
termastsr's Department will furnish necessary
transportation to officers and men reporting in
compliance with this order.
By command Of Lieut. Gen. e. KIlBY SMITH.
8. s. ANDERSON, A. A. G.
Washington telegraph., 1863-09-09

~The London correspondent Of the
New York Advertiser says that the con-
tinuous journeys Of Queen Victoria are
her only safeguard against the hereditary
insanity with which her family is tainted.
He adds that the Queen il recovering from
the mental and physical debility produced
BY the death Of the Prince Cpqsert,
Washington telegraph., 1863-09-09

Shreveport, La, Aug. &c. 1868. !
General Orders No. So
In accordance with the Proclamation Of the
President, a general pardon and amnesty j.
hereby granted TO all officers and soldiers now
all sent without leave in the Department Of
Trans Mississippi, who will return - duty by
the 3Uth day Of September, proHim''.
officers aud ENLISTED men absent from their
commands cast Of the Mississippi river will
under this amnesty, report as follows, viz
Those from Arkansas. at the Camp of lnstrnc-
tion az Washington and District Headquarters;
from Texas, at BDuham aud Houston; from
Louisiana, at Shreveport and District Head
quarters; and they will be permitted TO join
any regiment OF their own corps they may
select.
This amnesty and pardon shall also extend
TO all who have been convicted AMI are under
going sent ence for absence without leave OF
ieserticn, excepting only those vino have been
twice convicted thereof.
BY command Of Lieut.. Gen. +. KIRBY SMITH.
S. 5. ANDERSON, A. A. G.
Washington telegraph., 1863-09-09
VIM. Ill. Mitchell

JTILL ride a. Courier for the Companies OF
w Captains Stuart and Alexander, In o9l,
Nonroe's Regiment Arkansas Cavalry ana
make one trip per month commencing oep..
18th. Letters and small packages ma! oe iei'
at the Post Office in Washington
September >, 1858. oo-Hh-
Washington telegraph., 1863-09-09

PAINFUL RUMoR.-It is reported that duel
occurred last Sunday morning. at Little Rock
between Gems. Marmaduke and Marsh Walker,
IN which the latter was mortally wounded.
We have little hope that the report is false.
Washington telegraph., 1863-09-09
Pistol Found.

nN the 7th instant, in the road on Red River
u between DR.. Pope's and William Bells, 1
FIVE SHOOTER, made by Colt. The loser
by making satisfactory showing as to owner
ship, will find it in my hands at Mrs. Hsmil
tens plantation, six miles above Fulton.
w. 7. HAMILTON.
September 2, 1868. S3>3w
Washington telegraph., 1863-09-09

FROM CHARLEsroN-P Progress cf the
Siege.
A letter dated the 10th inst, off Char
lesion Bar says:
.'The grand .ssa ut will take place on
the 18th. The greatest confidence is fek
in the result. The fall of Fort Sumter
aud Battery Wagner is regarded as cer-
tain, within six hours after tbe ball Is
opened"
That's how they bray Here's how
they do.
Charleston, Aug 14-Tae lombard
ment for the last two nights has been in
cessant aud spirited.
Two monitors and ono of the Yankee
batteries on Morris Island were firing un
Fort Sumter yesterday at four thousand
yards distance.
These signs in'licate that another terri
Die borbardment will speedily begin.
The Ironsides with six monitors and FIVE
gunboats were inside the bar, and twenty
gunboats are in sight.
A French war steamer is anchored off
Sumter.
Al quiet this morning.
Charleston, Aug l6.-The lombard.
ment has been much more violent during
the last two nights, and to day the enc
my's long range guns have been she!ling
For: Sumter, but without doing material
damage.
Charleston, August Is Yesterday the
bombardmeut was more furious than on
any previous day. The Ironsides, six
monitors, and six gunboats. with all the
euemy's land batteries, opened on Battery
Wagner at daybreak, throwing twenty
shells per minute at our works. This con
tinued until IL o'clock, when the fee,
aud land batteries turned their attent tior
to Fort Sumter. The Ironsdss aud SIX
monitors approached within three quarter.
OF mile of Fort Sumter, battering vigor
ously against the south face. Fort Sum
ter replied briskly from its barbette guns
The contest lasted about three hours
when the fleet having been struck very
often, steamed out Of range with flags a
malt mast. 1t is supposed that some higf
hankee naval officer has been killed.
Ihe enemy's land batteries of two hun
ulea FOUNDER parrot guns, kept up a con
s.a1. nre yesterday evening and all las
nignt against Supoter. The roar Of tn
cannonade heard in the city is tremend
GUS.
The casualties at Fort Sumter yes.e,
day were one killed aud thirteen wounded
At Battery Wagner seven killed and tweu
ty-four wounded. Among the killed |
: Capt. - Wamplsr, Chief Engineer ,
. Battery Wagner.
Il The cannonsde commenced At daybrea
this morning, and continues nov, 9 AN
with great violence. Batteries Gregg an
Wagner arc upimpaired. The south fac
of Fort Sumter is considerably pitted b
the enemJs Qaexot guns on Mosria IslAus
Washington telegraph., 1863-09-09

s16S We are authorized to announce Rurus
K.FGARLAND, of Hampstead county, as a can
didate to represent the people of this Second
District in the Confederate Congress. Election
first Wednesday in November, 1863
b6 We are authorized to announce Hon.
q. D. RoYsToN as q candidate for reelection
to Congress from this (Second) Congressional
District.
Washington telegraph., 1863-09-09

~ Northern dispatches say Morgan.
Duke, and command, are confined in the
Ohio Psnitsntiary, with heads shaved as
convicts.
Washington telegraph., 1863-09-09
TELEGRAPH TO WAsHINaToN.-A

TELEGRAPH TO WAsHINaToN.-A
proposition is on foot to bring the tele-
graph wires to this place, BY Offering a
bonus of $4,000 to the company. That
will bring it. Cannot our men Of capital
throughout the county do that much for
90 important an object? Let US do it at
once. Apply here for infornation.
Washington telegraph., 1863-09-09
Terms Of Advertising.

Transient advertisements will be inserted
aor 81 per square 10 lines, or less,) for the
h-st Insertion, aud 81 90 for each subse-
quent insertion.
Washington telegraph., 1863-09-09
HEApqrARrERs DEPT TEASs-MIss-.

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WHISKY SEIZED BY A PoLICEMAN.-Patrol-
man John +. Parker yesterday arrested, at Four
teenth street bridge, man named Jos. smith, hail
Ing from Pennsylvania, who had made all the ar.
rangements to smuggle ten-sallon keg Of whisky
over the river. Smith and he whisky were turned
over to the military.
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-23

The inquiry Is frequently made by persons
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partments, to whom they can intrust such business
with certainty that It will Be properly attended
to. and the proceeds promptly accounted for. For
the benefit OF such persons, we call attention to
the hrm Of Fitch, Hine Il Fox, Attorneys at Law,
and Real Estate, War Claim and Patent Agents, OF
this city. They are men Of large property, un-
doubted integrity, and thoroughly conversant with
their business. Whatever they undertake to do
wi be performed faithfully, and not be delayed
for the want Of proper attention. See their adver
tisement, In another column.
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A CHILD FOUND Patrolman Beall, of the
Navy Yard precinct, about six O'Clock yesterday
evening, found = lost male child, about I years
old, with light hair, In the Navy Yard Market
The child has not been called for. The little one
has been properly cared for by Joshua Clarke, on
Bridge street,