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True Democrat., 1863-03-18

Jonv VAN BCREN.-The late change of front of Prince Johr, Brooks, and other New York pelit
 c:ans is looked upon, by some, ns | bad omen for the success of northern conservatism, and i5 ndi
 casive of proongation of the war. Van Buren gives as reason the fact that the rebels, as he calls the South. refuse ,to be governed by him, shake hands with the murdefers of their kindred, hold fellowship with thieves and despoilers, and reconstruct a union of robbery and punder the mart of the North, and sufferance on the part of South If we look at the locality where these poli- ticans are leaders and the interests their section has at stake, have better reason for their change of tactics. New York, from her middle position and commercial advantages would be the loser if any portion of the old union becomes in. dependent. They had rather lose New England than the South, and for the West to set up for itself and form commercial alliance tn tie Con- federacy, would be far more ruinous to New York than to New England These politicians that peace was probable, and by getting in the van of the movement, and taking the lead they hoped to encourage feeling for New York that would lead the South to look upon it as a friend and offer it special advsntages.' If the peace movement could have been managed by the New York politicians, they supposed they could make terms to protect their interests and retain commercial power. But Valandigham took the wind out of their sails and the southern people with much accord looked to the Northwest alone and ignored the middle sec ton. It is nonsense to suppose that Van Buren or Brooks ever seriously thought of reconstruction, for they knew that such thing impossible.- The gulf between the two sections can never be bridged over. But they hoped for commercial re- construction, voluntary assumption by the South of the bonds of vassalage of trade and surrender of her business into the hands of New Workers. The efforts of Van Buren and his olaborers met with no response, while the course of the West was watched with interest, and the people of that sec ton told that we stood prepared to open the Mis- sssppi and buy their produce, as soon as they ceased to make upon us. Disappointed in ca-
 oling the South, Van Buren is trying what threats
True Democrat., 1863-03-18

ties during the day of acon hold bim in grateful m mbrance Long very long will 1t bs dear Tom before and comedy forgotten by thy comrades He turned home furough In the winter of ls6l to see his w and children whom he dearly loved only to bid them long farewell for In August 1862 in battle at Richmond kv while bravely defending his counrys rights, he fell pierced by minnie ball in the left breast from which he dled ou the 9th of Nov His last words were "Tell my friends and relations to meet in Heaven death has no terror for mo- He has passed from and mourn his ntimey fate but if the be known by its fuits if strict regard as manifested by his daily walk and ersaton for the precepts and example of the great Peun der of christianity be relied then may confidently hope that he has joined the army the redeemed in the land of the best where there thunder Of red mouth clash of small disturb his peace He has gone to patriot soldiers gravebut he left bright ample to his relatives and friends and the remembrance of his virtues will afford pleasing theme reflection when time shal hsevc softened ths keen anguish of grief.
 Thus his memory, like some holy light
 Kept alive fin our hearts, will improve them, For worth shall look fsrer and truth more bright
 Whom wo think how he lived but to love them
 JOSIAH WILLMON. In this city 22d u vARBNI. DAVIS daughter of Amanda and Col j. w. Martin, of independsnce Mo, aged 23 months.
 Little ygRRSIA is no more.
 sDeah lies on her. like untimey frost
 Upon the sweetest flower of all the feld' At the Anthony House in this city. on the 18th inst, DorGLAs, son of Stephen D. and Helen J. Lewis of Phillips county
 We deeply sympathze with our friends in their bereave have learned deep broad a shadow a little coffin Yet unavailing though they will sush forth when think of the little form that has been laid in the cemetery.
 Why should We weep for thec,
 Since thou hast gone unsullied back to heaven,
 No stain upon thy spirits purity,
 No sin to be torgiveu1
 Go to thy little b,d
 The verdant turf ssprneing fresh and fair,
 The flowers we love shall blossom OCT thy head,
 The spring birds warbe there.
 And while to shspesss dust
 The cherub form is gently mouldertng back,
 Onr thoughts shall upw ard soar, in hopeful trust,
 thy freed spirits track"
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
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WORK AND FIGHT.--A prominent gentleman from northwestern Arkansas, now on his way to Richmond writes to us from Monroe La, and, i'll his letter, says:
 Encourage our people to work. Let them not abandon their homes. This war cannot last We should not succumb or relax in our preparations for defence, but plant full crops and 90 encourage our people to rally under our banner Fight and work, and work and fight
 This should be the motto. The farmers ln the western part of the State. who were, for awhile discouraged have taken heart and will go to planting. We are gal to learn this and hope to learn that every that can be planted or sown with breadstu(Is, corn especially, will be planted. Cotton s out of the question, and the raising Of corn ali oyer the Confcderacy, is matter of vital i'm D tarca Al vegetables should be planted, and ii the season should prove good fer fruit steps sh ud be taken to dry aLd otherwise preserve th.sl There ought t. De -- diones in tine south e.n h.ve bat al must work n5lt. .Fhos* whl remain at h me must raise eaoug2 to .a5sist them 5elves and those in the army. We mus: a' oar friend says" Y olk and f8ht,~-haht anu w0lk.'
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
PARsoN's BRIGADE, Mo. Vols,
 HISpMAN's DIVISION, T. M. A
H11ND1tAN DiFISIUN, ! MI N', CAMP NEAR LITTLE ROCK March 3d 1863

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 At meeting of the commissioned officers of this Brigade, on the Sd day of March, 1863, the following proceedings were had
 On the motion of Col. Moore, "Steen's' regi ment, Lieut.. Col. Burns, "Hunter's' regiment, was appointed chairman, and Col. Austin M. Stan dish, secretary.
 Lieut.. Col. Lewis, "Caldwell's'' regiment, ex- pained the object of the eting to be an express sion, by the officers of the "MsSouri Brigade" of their deep sorrow at parting with their commander, Maj. Gen. T. C. Hindman, who has been relieved Of the command of this division of the army. Col. Lewis recounted the trials and triumphs of Hind mans corps in the campaign of the north west, paying merited tribute to the genius and self-sa- crihcing patriotism of Gen. Hindman; the senti- ments of which speech were greeted with ap- plause.
 On motion of Col Lewis, the chairman appoint ed the following committee, with instructions to draft resolutions: Lieut. Col. Lewis and Captain Bronaugh, "Caldw e's" regiments Lieut.. Colo nel Moore and Capt Mayoffce. "Steens" reg- ment; Mai Murray and Capt. Phillips, ''Huntef~s" regiment; Maj. Pindall and Capt. Coke, of "Pn- dal's Sharpshooters;" .Lieut. Col. Sandford, of Whites reg ment.
 After short absence, the committee reported the following preamble and resolutions:
 WHEREAS, We have learned, with profound re- gret, that Maj Gen. Hindman, commanding this division, has been rasae-ed of eomMand among us; and to give expression to the sorrow caused in this, our "Missouri Brigade" by his removal, be it un animeusly
 Resoloed That in Maj. Gen. Hindmans removal from this command have lost of the leaders that had hoped to see in the army now mar shaling to redeem State, and give back to our friends and families in Missiouri the happiness and freedom, wrested from them by the ruthless foe now holding that beloved State under brutal and despotic rule.
 Rdsoloed That We recognize in Gen. Hndman the patriotic leader who looks neither to the right hand nor to the left for the powers or favors ot public opnon-who has only one great object i'll view: the independence and welfare of his coun- try.
 Rssoloed, That as mark of the high esteem in which M Mai. Gen. Hindman is held by the officer. and men of this brigade, that we adjourn en masse to the residence of Gen. Hindman, and greet him with complimentary serenade. l Resolred, That copy of these proceedings be sent to Maj. Gen. Hndman, and to the Little Rock "True Democrat" newspaper 1 The resolutions were unanimously adopted, and the meeting adjourned.
 | s. P. BURNS, It. Col. and Chm. AUSTIN M SrANDIgH, A. A. G. and Sec'y.
True Democrat., 1863-03-18

LIScoLN's CoNscRIPTIox. - We believe this measure, and the kindred legacy bequeathed by the defunct abolition Cougress, Of arming lSO,OOO negroes, will prove abortons The former draft WAS failure, for Massachusetts and other New England States failed to furnish their quotas. It s not reasonable suppose that the western States will submit to conscription now, until New Eng land furnishes her proportion of men nt arms.
 The federal conseript act contains within itself the elements of it's own destruction. It provides that any person may be exempted upon the pay ment of three hundred dollars. It IS, in so many words, 6 conscription of the poor, and G tax upon the rich. We all know how the clause in our con scription act, which exempted the overseer or owner of twenty slaves, and which designed simply as q police reguiatIou, repTesrntci to be fayoring of the rich, and the bitter opposition it led to. At the North, partial legislation would be submitted to with less opposition than at the South for there is not the same equality and gen. era spirit of independence among the people But the partiality is apparent and the dFstinc- ton between the rich and poor so sharply Gehned in the federal conscript act, that the poor men of the North must be utterly spiritless if they submit to it. If an attempt should be made to enforce 1t at once, it would be sternly resisted. The presses in various States denounce 1t as unconst- tutonal and the several courts will have to decide that point. Besides the heavy penalties attached to the resistance of the draft, or speaking, CT pub- fishing anything in opposition to it, the law pro- ydes for the arrest by provost marshai3 ot persons so offending and clothes these officers with 9rhitra- " power which will be abused and lead 70 con- iicts The power to call for conscripts is vested in the President and he is too cunning to call for many at a time. The first step, probably, will be 10 call for a sufficient number to fill up the broken reeiments from each State. If this is submitted tosperhaps the screws may be frightened But we have our doubts if 50,0C0 men can be raised by the operations of this act. The old song of |" Washington city is in danger' cannot be sung to any advantage They may profess to believe thlt war with France is imminent and sgt up furore on the plea of defending tho country from invasion, but we doubt the success of such rusc.
 However, it is useless to speculate, as IPincoln will have to act speedily. If he calls for troops gradually the war will be ended before the militia are out. If he calls for large number at once, he will get up q revolution it home, and armed resistance to his officers. We wait, with curiosity aal without fear, to sec which line of policy he H.ll p4rsua. :
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
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LITTLE ROCK, March 9th, 1863.
 Ia. FDIrCR: Is it not your duty to call the attention of the authorities, civil and milithty, or bctn to the saffelings Of citizens by the pi'- ieung and wanton destruction of property7 Hen roosts are robbed, gardens entered and piucked up, COWS mixed, hogs killed, fences torn doa and our people robbed and shamefuly abused. Our citizens cannot plant gardens or raise poultry, un- less better regulations prevail: and sone Of them have been afraid to buy any quantity of proysions, for fear of having them stolen. Worse than all, in a few cases where men are taken into the houses of the citizens to give them meal, they carry oil some article of value. The result Is that oNr peo ple will be compelled to shut the doors oi. every soldier and to keep watch at night to protect their property Whose fault is 1t that thoSe evils exist? Cannot you urge upon the powers Shat be to take action in this matter2
 We give place to the above communication be- cause the evil of which our correspondfl com plains, has become ntoerable. Much o: t;is pill forine and destruction is done by soldiers, but we are satisfied that negroes and others, not in the army, take advantage of the times and do little private stealing on their own account, which is all charged to the soldiers. The great body of the army is honest and moral. few black sheep among them manage to prowl around ana s'eai'- Our citizens have suffered greatly and 1t IS the duty of the proper officers to take steps to check hs-- They have the power. They owe this much to our citizens who have been liberal, and many of whom have divided their slender stores with the hungry and sick soldiers. They owe it to the body of their troops, who are brave and honest men, yet who suffer the odium which the bad conduct of few attaches to all And they owe it to themselves, for the conduct of soldiers is a of the of fcers' abilities The civil authorities aught to See to it also, and cooperate with the military in repressing these vices. We commend the matter to their attention, it grows worse and worse every day.
True Democrat., 1863-03-18

LEGAL TEyoEn.-Last week, in referring to the fact that we had been written to on the subject Of making Confederate and State money legal ten der we said that the constitution of the Coneder- scy forbade it. This trne regards the ac- ton of the Stste, for the Confederate constitution provides that !" No State shall coin money, or make anything but gold and silver coin tender in payment of debts" However, the Confederacy can make Confederate notes legal tender, and the propriety of doing SO, s matter for the con aideration of Congress. A large amount has all ready been funded in ponds and stocks of the gov ernment, and we advise every holder of the notes to purchase bonds. Lincoln's government has made greenbacks legal tender, and 30 sustained it's currency. If the Confederacy shall decide to make her notes legal tender, it will remove the causes of complaints made by our correspondents, and appreciate the value of the money. Several States Texas among the number have guaranteed the payment of their proportion of the debt of the Confederacy, and, in all of them, we believe, where patriots have control of the State govern ment they are receivable for State taxes. The bases upon which these notes rest, are as good as any in the world. A moderate tax for twenty five years would pay all interest, and provide a sinking fund that would extnguish the debt in that time. We regard both the State and Con- federate issues as good as any bank paper put in circulation, it's ultimate redemption as certain, and the stocks and bonds as one of the best h. vestments in the world.
 The above was written for last weeks issue, and since then, we have received the following con- muncation on the subject:
 MIR. EpIroR.-In an editorial in your last issue on the subject of legal tender, it is stated that the constitution of the Confederate States prohibits anything from being made legal tender except gold and silver.
 This prohibition is on the STATES. They cannot make anything legal tender but gold and silver. But there ia in the constitution of the Confederate States, no prohibition on Congress to the mat ter of legal tender The object of the prohibition the States, is to prevent so many different standards of money.
 The case put of minors, to illustrate the hard ship of making Confederate money legal tender, may be questioned as amounting to an insuperable objection, since, under every general law, there will be hardships somewhere.
 It would, doubtless, greatly facilitate trade and business, if Confederate money should be made a
True Democrat., 1863-03-18

can do. Failing to bribe he now tries to ouiiy' Again; there is a probability that the vaciilatinS Lincoln has promised the democracy of the mid- de states that, if they cease their oppositon' ne will give them the control of affairs places in the cabinet and field; share of the spells and the control of the war. We should not be suprlseu 'o learn that Mcclellan was restored to commanu that some conservatives were put i'll the caoile'' and the democrats barneyed for while
 There is evident uneaslnesi felt at the Nor'n "o to the designs of Napoleon. and the danger ol :" rupture with France is felt to be imminent. HIS may have had its effect, and Brooks, Van Buren ~ Co.,, may affect to see that unless the war IS pio- secuted vigorously and successfully foreign powers will intervene That Seward and Lincoln nave maninulated these fellows and sent them out to sing new song, is true. What arguments they used, and whether they present golden ones' or prospective honorary ones, makes no difference Tine change of these men will affect the result put little for the politicians are but the drift on the current and their being in eddy just now, does not prove that the tide is not flowing steadily on.
 Revolutions have their stages to pass through. We have had war for the union, then for subju- gation, then for extermination, and then proposl- tions for reconstruction. The next will be propo- sitions more modified and finally we will compel pea.e on our terms. We must have patience ana trINnese and as we have shown them that we can not be buIled let us show them that we cannot pe deceived into any reconstruction or reunlon. 1hese Confederate States are, and of right ought to be, fraa and indenendeut and bv Gods blessing will remain so, TO matter what becomes of Van Buren, Brooks, and the whole race of trimming politi- ciang.
True Democrat., 1863-03-18

TRIBUTES REspEcT.-At & regular communication of Quitman Lodge No 92 F. A. N the 18th of February, e63 resolutions unanimously adopted, expressive If regret the deaths tho l named members said lodge Brothers WILLin SHEPHERD, JuHN W Pos. JtMES l. JRAY, HENRY B. HALBERT, JoHS H0L MAN and MARSHALL CoNoLLY.
 At called m eting of Galley Rock Lodge. held the 26th day January 183 resolutions adopted
 ve of their at the death of brother ARMsrR who was. at the time death, " M of said lodge Mr. Armstrong died the 2ith of January, and the Lodge soyed the usual badge of mourning for thirty days
True Democrat., 1863-03-18

egal tender, as your correspondents suggest. It lwould give confidence to many, who now, because Congress refuses to make the national paper le gal tender, and many individuals refuse to receive 1t for debts seem to conclude that they have doubts of the ultimate success of the Confederacy.
 A. B..
True Democrat., 1863-03-18

sB OUAcHIrA PREsBYTERY stands adjourned to meet at Tulip, Dallas county, on the 2i day of April prox., at o'clock, PM.
 A. k. BANKS, Stated Clerk.
True Democrat., 1863-03-18

- The deaths at Memphis, for week, were over two hundred day. Over hundredrunaway negroes froze to death in one week there
True Democrat., 1863-03-18

Tn the District of Confederate States the Eastern District of Arkansas March lith, l5G3. Tine Confederate States of America, l
True Democrat., 1863-03-18

6E SD< REWARD-Stoieu the night of the lth inst, Sp Nc a large bay mare, about Is hands high. old collar mark newly shod all round branded an or cross on shoulder. will give the above reward for the delivery of said to at Little Rock
 March IS 1883 4w& J. H. TRUNDLE.
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
March IS, 1893.

In the District the Confederate States of and for the Eastern District of Arkansas March 9h 1863.
 Ihe Con'ouef"'' o'''tS' hformation for decree qf c .,.,o, ,; J0rJettnre.
True Democrat., 1863-03-18

ENTAS COMMITTED to the Saline county jail on s SV the zith day of December 1862, negro E5S FRED; says he belongs to Joshua c Craig of Chieotr2 county Ark he is about 24 years oli dark copper .Y color; will weigh 10 pounds; about feet nc~ high he runaway from the sslt works at Philadelphia.
 The will please forward prove property pay ehatges and get him, he will be dealt with the law dirs4cts. THOMAS PACK, Sheriff
 saline county. March IS, 1863. 6m Cost of adv g. per weeE.
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
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the District Court of the Confederate States and for the Eastern District of Arkansas, March 9h, lS63 The Confederate States l
True Democrat., 1863-03-18

WDEv MARCUS ARLINGTON may find his mmly at Tk -, eight ton miles east of Clarksye, Ark.
 March IS, 1S53 It's W MDBLY. ,
True Democrat., 1863-03-18

N0NICE-Whereas my wife, TERMANDRID ALLEN, having left my bod and board without any just provocaton hereby all persons from trusting her account will not pay debts which she may contract after this day. A. P. ALLEN.
 Grand Glaize Ark March loth 1883 25-3t*
True Democrat., 1863-03-18

HHSTRAY-One bright sorre mule, about l2 hands hgh EI 10 years old reached mane and tail taken Feb 2sth 1883, and is at the residence of J. Al SCHADER, Main street, Little Rock Ark The will please forward and property and take him svay
 March IS 1H63. It's
True Democrat., 1863-03-18

the District Court of the Confederate States in and for the Eastern District of Arkansas, March 9th, 1863. The Confederate States,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-09-11
nroNyn Acquitted.

Henry M. BRowN, indicted by fair
and impartial jury of his countrymen for
the high crime OF murder in the first de-
gree, in the Common Pleas Court oil
Montgomery County, after procuring a
change of venue, has been tried ON the IN
dictment in the Common Pleas Court OF
Miami Comfy, and acquitted. The jury
rendered their verdict, after very Jrief de-
liberation.
Protected from violence by the coop
perhead" Sheriff, Mayor and Police of the
City Of Dayton--at the time Of the TRACE
dy--he has had trial by jury. Its sancti-
ty forbids further comment We take no
appeal but to the bar of God.