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On the It'll day of April next, by order of
" the Probate Court of Hampstead County
will sell at the Court House door in the town
of Washington. in said County of Hampstead,
and State of Arkansas, the following real estate,
viz: beginning at the half-mile corner be-
tween sections twenty and twenty-nine east
and west line. thence west on section line.
five chains and sixty-nine links to beginning
corner, thence west fifteen chains to hank of
Red River, thence south forty-eight degrees
east one chain and eleven links thence south
forty degrees east one chain and thirty links,
thence south twenty-five degrees east three
chains and fifty links, thence north
seventy seven degrees east eight chains and
fifty links, thence north forty-seven and one
half degrees east three chains and nine links,
to the beginning, embracing the ferry known
as Dooley's Ferry.
TERMS OF SALE.--On one and to years with
ten per cent. interest from date. Bonds will
be required with at least two good securities.
THOMAS J. REYNOLDS,
Administrator.
Washington, 18th March, 1868. 9:aw
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WALNUT HILLS. ARK, April 18th, 1868.
Cor. EAKIN-Permit me to insert in your
columns a short notice Of the Flag Presenta-
ton" at the Lafayette institute, Walnut Hills,
Ark. on the afternoon Of Friday the 18th inst.
The school is under the instruction of Prof.
I. b. Hancock. who has organized the male
portion into military company. Though
quite young, the alertness with which they
have learned the many evolutions, well merited
for the Young Rebels" the banner they re-
ceived.
Tho company marched III and ''front-faced
to the young ladies' Of the Institute, when the
young and lovely Miss Lizzie -, with
bushes and smiles, arose, and in a clear, sweet
voice, charmed the audience with her very APP
propriate remarks. Master Edmund Randle
received the flag, with his accustomed ease
and grace. For those who are ready to criti-
else, We will say in behalf of the young lady
and gentleman. that neither of them exceeded
fifteen years Of age, and we presume each adj
dress was entirely original.
lYACINTH.
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Toung ReJeLs IF the LaEayetfe hsntute--We
have assembled t. gether this evening, for the
purpose of encouraging you by our smiles and
words, in the military spirit which has possess
ell your little band. And as an admiration of
the warlEe feeling, which seems TO have been
Infused in every heart, from the graver student
even down 10 infant years | have been COM
mis,ioned to place in your hands this banner.
hoping il may prove incentive 70 greater
excrtion pa your Your part for military eiu-
cation While We would not have yo;: Guilt
waite too great thirst for military glory. yet We
would say To each one in the spring time of
youth. SOW seeds N the heart which may in af-
ter years, bear knowledge to fit you for any
calling in life.
Our loved country is now invaded BY the
presence of bastard foe. and the possibilities
are many that Yur. ton. may be called up t.
tread ia the footsteps ~ those brave men who
have fought and bci i'll freedoms holy cause"
Born on Southern soil, and lulled To sleep by
the breczds that play among your lofty trees,
we believe that hercely would you resist the
oppreSsor's chain.
Sad aud varied have been the scenes of con-
hict, AMI many. very many, are the hearts now
bowed in grief for the l1ss of some dear one,
who has fa len III defence Of the home he loved
- we'll Painful indeed would u be n know
that your vigorous forms. clothed In the dewy
freshness Of youth. mn-t be offered mp sacri
flee on the altar Of Your country And with
t.rvOr w we pray, tnat ere your young feet
may be called 70 tread the paths II manhood,
Freedoms binner will be proudly floating over
our sunny South. Let your aim in all things
be 10 excel. march onward and onward witt
virtue and truth for your watch worj-'ther
If thou fallest. thou i,lle-t glorious martyrs.
Receive this banner. and ~ yon march under
il i.ll> remember with pride, that Won ar,
thr sons NJ those. who have ''freemen lived anc
will freemcn lic."
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New PRoposiTIoN TO PUT Down THE
Rebellion -Greeley is becoming less
bloodthirsty, and is now the most clamor-
Gus Of all for putting an end 20 the war.
In disc ussing the war recently he went 50
far as 10 say:
If the Southern States would return to
their allegiance, the President would be
perfectly justifable in Withdrawing the
emancipation proclamation for their BEN
eft, and restoring to them. the guarantees
of slavery contained in the Constitution
The New York Times dissents, and
says:
There will be quite time enough for its
discussion when the contingency shall
arise; and it does net seem to us partlcu-
larry prudent or wise to start a coutrover-
cy on point so purely theoretical as this
must continue to be for some time to come.
We have but one thing to do just now,
and that is to put down the rebellion by
force Of arms. Whatever aids that result
does good. Whatever diverts public at
tention from it, and tends to divide pup
lie sentiment on subordinate and second
AIRY issues, weakens the power Of the Gov
ernment and does harm to the country.
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move and skirmish since its first organization.
Was first Lieut.. and Act. Adjt. At the battle
Of Eikhorn was badly wounded in the head by
the explosion of a shell. At the reorganization
at Corinth last spring, Col. Bum was elected
almost unanimously 1t. Col, and commanded
the regiment in all the Kentucky campaign.
BY the promotion Of Gen. McNair. he was pro-
NOTED Colonel Of the regiment. Had his horse
shot twice at the battle Of Murfreesboro. while
CALAMITY leading his regiment on that memoir
able day. No officer enjoys the confidence AMI
esteem of his regiment as well as from the
other leading officers of the division.
o. of Washington.
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Yo,tHg L,,dcs Of The LaFayeftc iHshfute-
With pleasure we receive from your fair hands
this emblem ut your regard for the Young
Rebels of Lafayette Institute
The desperate and unparalleled struggle now
going on in defense Of all that is dea- ~ Us,
should excite a. 70 emulation. We appreciate
the gift because of it, intrinsic wnrth-wc ap-
preciate it more bee luse we love 10 honor lis
donors, and while we view its floating fnli>.
we trace the hanliwork Of fair ladies' hands.
And to you, respected Miss Lizzie-whose
cha ste and elegant remarks, have lighted up
the vestal fires in our young hearts-to you.
in behalf of the Young Rebels, Of this In
stitute do | return thanks for the graceful
manner in which you have presented this ban
ner. From simultaneous gush Of holy ar
dor. is with difficulty restrained.
And though the cheqnerch scenes Of life may
eventually separate VI, we will ever hold you,
young ladies. in sweet remembrance. Should
an invading foe. threaten the peace Of your
hearths and homes, the young Rebels" will
fly to your defense and with this beautiful
banner our talisman, floating its stars and
bars will drive hack the ruthless invader,
or make this sacred ensign our winding sheet.
My comrades. read in your faces an en-
dorsencnt of all have said. Take and guard
it n. you would your own best interests. Let
its pure cscu chenn never be polluted by das-
fard's touch. And should we be called TO min
gle in the deadly breach, we will rally round il
we will defend il for the sake of those who
have honored " with its keeping.
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ElJ- The following interesting particulars
Of the enemy's Marine Brigade, we find in tho
vicksburg Wing:
We announced short time since the arrival
at the Yankee feet across the river. OF i've
queer looking transports, they being planked
up from the main to the hurricane deck By
the ST. Louis Democrat we lean that thesa
boats are part Of fleet composing an expedi-
ton known as the Mississippi Marine Brigade
having for its object the suppression Of guer-
lila bands who have been doing such excellent
service for along the river This expedition
i under command Of Brig. Gen. ALI. w. Elicit,
and j. composed Of the transports Autocrat,
(hagshipD Diana, Baltic, John Raine, w ood-
ford, B. J. Adams and E. II. Fairchild. They
are fitted up to accommodate one hundred and
twenty men and four hundred horse. each. and
are protected against muskerry, and the boil
ers against artillery The musketry defenses
consist of eight inches of oak planking from
the first deck to level with the hurricane
deck The planking is lnop-holed, to enable
the Yankees to fire on the guerillas on the
banks Artillery and cavalry are also on
board. and to expedite throwing them ashore
TO pursue the rebels. swinging cranes are placed
on both sides of the bow, which are worked by
machinery. and carries out platforms very
RAPIDLY upon which the cavalry and artillery
dash ashore at great speed. This feet is to be
supported by the rams above, originally seven
in number, but now diminished by rebel bat
teries to four, and is expected TO keep the river
clear all the way up. The brigade consists Of
a regiment Of infantry, battalion of cavalry
and battery of light artillery. Much work
has been .'cut OUT for Gen. Elicit, but we are
inclined to think he will accomplish very little.
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HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF Arkansas.
Little RorE Anril a. 1892

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS.
Little Rock, April g. 1863
General Orders No. Z.
|. 1t having come to the knowledge of the
Lieut.. General Commanding, that Guard Duty
within his command is performed in most
careless and inefficient .-anner the attention
of Division, Brigade and Post Commanders is
particularly called to this most important
branch of a soldiers duty, and to the necessit,
of strict and rigid performa nee thereof. To
this end, they will that the regulations f
the army, prescribing the duties OF Guards and
Sentinels, are posted at the headqsa rters of all
Guards, and that the officers thereof be held
strictly responsible for the enforcement of the
same.
III. Complaints are constantly reaching the
Commanding General of this District. of depre-
dations on the property OF private citizens,
committed by troops in passing through the
country. and also of impressme-ts of property,
in gross violation of positive and repeated Or
ders from these Headquarters This is shame
full and must be corrected. Every commanding
officer is ma dc responsible for the conduct of
his men. and will accordingly be held to n
strict account. Reference IL here made par
ticulally to Bufords Regiment Texas Cavalry.
By command of Lieut.. Gen. HOLMES.
: S. ANDERSON,
Asst. Adi't Gen.
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TIE AFFAIR AT POScHIToULA.-We have
obtained soma fuller particulars of the late
capture and recapture Of Ponchitoula, BY which
it appears that our little cavalry force, on last
Tuesday contended manfully-dismounted-
against the enemy, until they found they were
being cut of in the rear, when they fell back.
with the loss Of their horses, which they were
not able to get at, to A-nite, a distance Of 20
miles. leaving the telegraph operator at Tick
faw. about halfway, whence he telegraphed
for reinforcements, which were sent These
consisted of 200 Mississippi Choctaws, under
the command of Col. ii. b. Miller, of Vicks-
burg. who drove the enemy out of the place,
and extinguished the fires which had been set
to the private dwellings, but the depot and
telegraph office were destroyed.
The schooners which were burned bay in
Ponchitoula river, at Wadesboro', about three
miles from Ponchitoula- These schooners
have been carrying cotton to New Orleans
under the Yankee flag; at least, when Con-
federate flag was once wanted at Ponchitoula
for some particular purpose, recourse was had
10 them. and nothing IF the sort could be found
on board.
Attempts have been made 10 stop this trade,
but on application to Gen. Pembsrton's head
quarters orders were given not TO interfere
with it, as it seems il was conducted under
some understanding with the authorities at
Richmond. In this matter the said authorities
have been grossly imposed upon 1t was un-
derstoOd that, for the cotton that was carried
to the enemy, salt was TO be received. whereas
the return cargoes have consisted of whisky,
champagne, and other unnecessaries. Some
little salt has been brought through, the price
demanded for which was $50 4 sack in gold,
SIS in New Orleans, OF $50 in Confederate
money
The principal party concerned in this trade
il man named Joseph, Of the firm Of f. J.
\ Hart & Co., Of New Orleans. Some time since
a nice trick was played with some of his cotton
\ 1t was brought down, 230 bales, to point
I eight miles below Ponchitoula, and two miles
I fl ON the Yankee pickets, and tumbled out
4 party of soldiers were sent down to guard
IL. who returned and reported that one hundred
bales Of it we're burned. They were sent back
to guard the remainder, and when they got
there they found that was burned also. The
\ commander Of the post made a considerable
\ Stir about the affair, but nothing came Of i,
excepting that Joseph has since paid the sol
diers for guarding his cottOn---KobIe Ne'rs.
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FRoM TEXAS The following despatch
G. are from the Houston Telegraph Of
the 18Th inst.
Galveston, April l2.-Flag ship, three
guuboats and brig outside the bar. All
quietly at anchor. Many runOrs are on
the streets, but no reliance on them.
Beaumont, April II -Oh;ial infomi-
ton was received here yesterday, stating
that Capt. Fowler. n charge Of the gun
boats at Sabine Pass, and six Of his me o,
had been captured BY the enemy at Sabine
Pass the day previous whilst making a
reconnaissance at the light house.
The Federals we're lying secreted aud
upon his entering the lighthouse, over
powered him and made him aud his men
prisoners. Nothing further from them
siuce that time. A large transport load
ed with troops reported outside Sabine
Bar.
Hon. D. 5 Terry, late Chief Justice of
California, has safely arrived in Texas.
The Houston Telegraph says Of him:
This distinguished Texan has been
seeking to make his escape from Cali
foruia ever since the war broke out.
Blu. surrounded as he was by Federal
spies, VIM placed every obstacle possible
in his way, his eeress was matter Of
great difficulty. He finally, as we heard
s,me months ago, got away by sailing for
the Sandwich Islands. Thence he reach
ed Mazaltan, Mexico, and from thence
he has travelled overland to this point.
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The BATTLE AT CAMP BIsLAND.-The
enemy advanced in force: about 1000
strong, towards our entrenchment at
Camp B.slaud, on the 18th inst. Skin
mishiug with the outposts continued all
day. On the 18th he commenced the at
tack in earnest, at the same time landing
strong corps at Hutchins Point, in
Grand Lake and on our fanks aud rear.
A furious cannonade was opened on our
lines early in the morning, which Was
kept up during the whole day with au in
tervai of an -FOUR and half about noon
at which time he advanced in strong force
upon our right, for the purpose Of as
saulting. lie was entirely foiled in this
attempt, and driven back. In the after
noon he pressed upon the left with equal
vigor, but was again repulsed. The Gun
boat Diana, lying in the Teche, was dis
abled earl y in the engagement By the fire
OF the enemy's PARROT guns, having her
machinery broken and rendered useless.
A force was detached, to keep in check
the enemy on our flank and rear, which
was successfully done against greatly su-
perior numbers. The situation of our
army was now most critical, and the troops
worn out with fatigue aud exhaustion
retreat was absolutely necessary in order
to save the army. To effect this the enc
my must be dislodged in our rear. Early
on the morning of the l4th, our troops
led by Maj Gen. Taylo in person, made
determined and Irresistible attack upon
this bnay ri tile enemy, and drove him
before lnen several miles beyond Frank
lin, thUs enabling the wagon trains, stores,
anil nv, etc etc to effect their retreat
by only road open to them. The
army reached New iberia IN salty, with
tle ~ Of few heavy guns, which could
not be removed from the Notifications, and
d 4 de~iruc'IDn 1T the Diana.
Our little army IL Hill AZ New iberia,
IL cool spirits ann condition Loss, con,
-iderin4 the fisrcene>s The engagement
nall; particulars lot yet known. Col.
Reilly. senior Colonel Of Sibley's Brigade,
was mortaly wounded Oh the 18Th, and
died soon after the battle On the same
dry Maj. Brownri.=, Of Gen Sibley's staff.
was killed, and also CAPT. Blair. I'd ia
Cavalry Col. Nicent, same Regiment,
severely but not dangerously wounded In
the neck. llerdndrn Sentinel.
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10 In closing a speech to Parliament,
Lord Russell said: "Depend upon it my
Lords, if that war is to cease, It Is far
better it should, with the discoonection
Of both, or part, Of the North and South;
that they never can live again happily
in one community and one republic, and
that the termination of hostilities, can
never be brought about by the advice,
mediation or interference of any Euro.
pean power.
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hiackSmifhs and Wagon
MAX nrG

No 7, 10 hire No. Coach smith; also
and cona. morse Sheer, for which good wages
groes n,,sIl employment will be given. Ne
Is canal, ""n. No. Coach Maker, one who
Coaches NJ Vi doing all repairs on Stage
AnnIv ;n ,One but sober, steady men wanted.
" chi; GEO. A. DAVIS.
1snlngton, Feb. II. 1868. Aft
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WHERE Is FoRr MCALLIsTER Fort
NcAllister, the scene of the recent des-
perate bombardment by the cnemy's feet,
is on the Ugeechee river, which flows into
the O-sabaw Sound off the Georgia coast.
and eighteen miles to the South Of the
Savannah river. The Fort stands on the
main Ianl. directly on the river bank, and
commands the river for a mile and hal
or two miles Tie country for several
miles along the Ogeechee, as il almos, the
universal case on the Southern coast, Is
but an extensive marsh, crossed and re-
crossed by innumerable little creeks and
iulets connected with the main stream -
Some OF the i-l1nd> formed BY these creeks
aud inlets are large, AMI contain large
plantations, but while there is one Of
these, there are hundreds Of Others mere
marshes IT, the n1rthward of tho BIC
Ogeechep. aud csnne- ted with many num-
erUu> creeks. are fwn more considers BILE
streams, called. the Little Oeeechee and
Vernon rivers, uu each of which are said
to he >tr"n" batteries.
The en-mv m A. three attacks on Fort
Nc Nlli,tcf, the first ~ the 9th Of Jan
uary. The next ~ the 1t Of February,
and the third ana last on the 81 inst -
In each Of these actions the fire of our
batteries i eported 10 have been splendid.
No doubt is entertained that it will be
able 1, withstand any attack the enemy
may direct agiinSt IT.
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S25 REM ARD.

d ANAWAY from the plantation of \. Ste
III phens. ten miles from Bn>ton a NEGRO
MAN named Henry. He i mulattn, about
IS years old, five feet three or fonr inches high,
heavy set, bow-legged, has two broad teeth in
front. has bundle of cloths with him. He
was formerly owned by Mr.. Laseur of Point
Pleasant, Mo. and * probably making for the
Mississippi river. The above reward will be
paid for his apprehension and confinement in
Jail 30 that can get him
JOHN =. DEADER lex.
Dekalb, Bowie county. Texas. lI-2+
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Notice..

WHEREAS on the 18th day of Feb, uary,
w A. D. 1868, Letters of Administration
were granted the undersigned on the estate of
Henry Johnson, deceased, by the Court of Pro-
bate of Hampstead county, State of Arkansas;
AHpersons having claims against said estate
srs required to exhibit the same to me properly
mthenticated within one year after the date of
such letters, or they may be precluded from
any benefit in the estate. and if such claims be
not exhibited within two years from the date
Of such letters, they shall be forever barred
and precluded from any benefit from such es-
tate.
DANIEL T. WITTER, Ad'r
10-6w Est. of H. z johnson. decd
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T ANY ARD
am ROOT AND SHOE MAMIE ACT0RY

THE undersigned are now establishing in
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 or 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 Boot and Shoe
Shop and vii! be prepared to execute all work
furnished US in neat and durable style.
c. o. RICE,
f. w. ARNOLD,
j. NJ. WHITESIDE.
Jan. I, 1868. silly.
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BoUxTY LASDs-Mr. Conrad, of Louisiana,
has offerel 4 resolution relative to the prOyid
ing of homesteads for the officers and privates
of the army of the Confederate States, and to
provide means for the support Of officers and
privates disabled in the Confederate service
during the present war.
The resolution was referred to special com
mittee, consisting Of one member from each
State. The following gentlemen compose the
committee:
Mr.. Conrad. La, chairman; Messrs. Chiffon,
Ala; Atkins, Tenn; Garland. Ark: johnson,
Va; Hartridgc, Ga; Hilton, Fla: Gray, Tex;
Clapl, Miss; Ashe, \. c.; Mcqueen, s. c.;
Maehen, Ky; Bell, no.
The question before this committee is ons
Of much Importance. and it is TO be hoped thst
the committee, composed. a. it j., Of working
MEMBER will soon come ID some conclusion in
the matter, or, at least, give it their earnest
attention. As to the policy or propriety Of the
question, We forbear 70 express an opinion,
except so far as TO say that il would be much
better to hold back, for some such benevolent
purpose, the sequestrated lands, and more
particularly the large tracts under the title Of
'-Iani Claims thousands o. acres of which
are daily sold by the Government Receivers in
the States " Arkansas and Texas, but more
especially the latter. These tracts are, We
have reason to know, being bought up at
mere nominal value by few spectators. who
are not at present disturbed by any competition
from men who desire to settle the country;
and hence the States will, in many portions,
present the spectacle, which we have often
seen in Western States and Territories, and
even in Virginia-of thousands of acres lying
idle for the want Of cultivation; the titles be-
ing vested in persons who are holding them up
for speculation or in the mere spirit Of misery
lanlholicrs.
II j. 10 be hoped, then, that some prompt
and efficient measure will be adopted; and
certainly the wounded and disabled soldiers,
many q. whom have lost their all in this var !,
are justly entitled to every privilege which
can be extended TO them for their service to
the country-Richmond ENQUIRER
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MONEY Tas a.E,ND-

TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS of Confederate
L Treasury Notes, belonging to Common
School Fund of Hampstead County, will be
loaned upon the terms prescribed by lew for a
length of time not less than twelve months,
Il. F. HEMPSTEAD.
Com. School Com, Hampstead Co.
April %, 1868 I4.2w
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NQtice.

D NV N. YOUNG, Esq. is my agent during
debt:a o'ehce from the State. Persons in
tber1;s.Oo me Tor subscription, advertising or
naLa ,l' are requested to come forward and
70 rood pay hent TO him, who alone is authorized
'i'e ana eceipt for the same
p,., j. w. THOMAS,
N,roh os, ana Pub'r Washington Courier.
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