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True Democrat., 1863-03-18
A WaY-Faring Soldier.
STORY OF REAL LIPE. The sick soldiers story, Both faithful and true, Which thousands viii sttest,.


 As I tell to you. weary sick soldier, called far from my home To battle for interests and lands not my own; l paused at the gateway of luxury and wealth To ask rest and provision ential to health The mansion was stately the grounds all In taste, The farm was extensive, the soil unsur passed, Cribs were abounding and gamers all filled And servants stood waiting to do what was wied What he had desred to keep well conceal i; The table was sucking with vands So Al that could strengthen, or cheer was found there, Whilst lounges and couches, the amplest and best, Invited poor soldier to call in and rest. Says to his lordship, 'most excellent sir, Can rest rom marching and share good cheeff NY strength is exhausted, my feet are all sore, Our meal is unsifted and our beef very poor" ID your eamp'-was the ans~er-" I've nothing to gtve To Vagrauts who seek on the people to live.' But have my permission, from captain, humane To seek out of camp, what 1t don't contain; And here are the earnings of peril and toil, Which I'll give for & dinner and rest for while" I've Jed and I've giren (which you kno,o lie) Till want and starvation will como by and by" So onward trudged with shame and ohagrin, That the South ever nourished such infamous en-- When-worSe and worse st-when chanced tolook back As up drove Colonel, in livery and hack "Come in. Colonel B. you Pm to see
 And welcome to hearthstone and table, Be seated kind Sir and make yourself free,
 And I'll help you to all that I'm able.". still onward went, with feelings unkind, That brass-buttoncd ssses, the dregs of mankind, should etr be thus welcomed, with viands and wine. Whilst sodiers-brave sold ers-are spurned with whiRe When hist from cabin almost unperoeived, A widow forth ushers with heart SOTO aggrieved. You look faint and weary" she very Rind, Will you stop at cabin refreshments to find; My meats most exhausted but with you I'll divide, Assured, that for furture, the Lord will provde" "Ill pay you most freely for all you spare, And receive, very thankful, the poorest of fare '" : Not cent of your money do wish yon to give, Though hard s my struggle these war times to live, I've son in the army-and have done towards you As the Lord grant that others n us freely and true, May do to my darling should he be in nc,d, Whilst serving his country. that sine may te freed" My heart was affected, my eyes overh lowed, Az hearty "G God bless you went with abroad. And may God add his blessings, all such as thee, Whilst the derL catch tothers shall my prayer be-
 AMICUS LIBERTATIS
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
TO ALICE.

On the verge of mighty have gased upon desp have watched the magic motion of the that never
 sleep. Aud sacred descended and OCT the A the day and darkness blended was thinking Love
 thee. Crested pillows so and changing chased other to the
 shore, And thus, felt my thoughts rangng to the heart
 that adore, As the words of love unSpokon gently break upon thy These mermung betoken till their resting place
 is On the mountain top reposng night wind cool and
 ch Radiant stars their light dsclasng tower exile etil There is something in their beaming that whispers
 "all is well And In spite of darker seeming, Love still magic
 spell. Wandering thus dejected lonely far away .y footprints
 rest Hope still looks to thee--thee only, when my bosom is
 depressed, Whether hill vale I'm tracing, mountain top shelly
 shore, Patiently my ills embra cling, for the woman adore, Cun,p Out T5St Duty, BdteSuille,
 January 1863.
True Democrat., 1863-03-18

TENHIRTY DOLLARS REWARD will be paid for the sp- \ pr-hension delivery of of the following named desarters fom Company A. let Regiment Arkansas Vol. Infantry:
 JOHN LOVE private aged iyear. 5l feat high black hair dark dark compexon: known 10 he enlisted In Capt Bateuans company Of patis Rangers, in Jackson county, Ark
 E0HKkT MORRIS, private aged l9 yeart, feet high, dsrk ar bne dark compexion supposed to be fin the service in Arkansas.
 JOHN " ROBERTSON, private, aged IS years. feet high light hair blue eye. light complexion; supposed in Jackson county. Ark.
 JOHN PORTER, private. rgei 2l years 6I4 feet high. black hair hne eyes dark conexon supposed to be fin Arkansas service
 BENJ McCOWN. private, sged 10 years, feet high, dark har Hue eyes dark compe1oi supposed ill Jackson county Ark
 JOHN MOORELAND private ngea 2S yoars 5H feet high. dark hair, blue dark compexon whereabouts not known
 DAVID ROBY, private, aged la years, feet high, light h-ir. b4s Sys, light eompari; in IAksan Indeprnd- county, Ark
 JAMES WHITLEY, private aged l9 years. feet high, light har blue eyes light complexion: in Jackson county Ark. SAM'L SHOUT, Capt. Cpmd dE
 Approved. Co G. 1st Regt Ark Vol. Infantry.
 JOHN ". CoLQu1TT, Condg lst Reg't Ark. Vol.
 March lS 1883. 1t
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
Ey-Gen. Lee, in speaking of the late battle

Ey-Gen. Lee, in speaking of the late battle said that to him 1t was a double victory over Burnside and over his own troops, who for the first time, were cured of struggling Only six cases were reported Compare this with Sharpsburg, where there were 30, oOo, and YOU will see the force of Gen. Lees remark.
 His army is now disciplined as It should be, and he world has never seen its equal. It has fought, more battles than any army ever fought, and has never been defeated. Always brave, h had but this single vice ofstraggling, and now that has been conquered.
 When Gen. Lee rode along the lines after the Fredericksburg fight, he remarked to. the division and brigade commanders as he passed them: "General. you hit them little too hard on Saturday. fear you have discouraged them, and that we will get no more fights out of them.:-
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
March 1, 'G3.
For Sale.

TNHE tract of land on which reside. on the
 l stage road, miles east of Lew7burg. con. tanng 800 acres 300 good tilable upland; good dwelling; out houses; stables; two good wells of excellent water; peach orchard; grass lots. etc. Also 1000 acres unimproved bottom land on Point Remove. miles north east of Lewisburg, imme- diately above Col. CarrolI's-also 320 acres upland uninproved near Col. Hardin's. 1 will give any one wishing to purchase one or all ot the above tracts for cash, bargain not to Dc repented oi- also for rent l50 acres river bottom, miles above Col. B. r. Howard's corn and bacon furnished purchasers at market price.
 Eh OK 1Se2 2,rs r w HERVEY
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
$50 Reward for Runaway Negroes

DUNAWAY from the plantation of Gov. J. A. h Winston, 6 miles below Little Rock, on the north side of Arkansas river, a negro man named JIM, 5 feet. 6 or inches high, heavy built, quite black, quick to speak when spoken to, will weigh l60 or ITO lbs. Also ORRIE, his wife, about feet, or 3 inches high, black, rather slow to speak when spoken to, long neck and when stretch. cd up shows lump on the throat, will weigh about no or ll5 lbs.
 Address information about the negroes and ap- ply for reward on Gov. Winstons place, post-ofhce Little Rock. to P. l.. SMI I'll
 March 1 lSG2
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
(N0. .3S-

AN ACT to repeal the law authorizing conmuta-
 ton for so'dien' clothing and to require cloth.
 ing to be furnished by the Secretary of War in kind.
 The Congress of the Confederate States of America de enae. That 90 much of the existing law as pro. vides communication for clothing to the soldiers in the service of the Conedesacy, be, and the same k, hereby repealed and, hereafter, the Secretary of War shall provide Tn kind to the soldiers respec- lively, the uniform clothing prescribed by the regulations Of the army of the Confederate States, and should any balance of clothing be due to any soldier at the end of the year, the money value of such balance shall be paid to such soldier, &C., coriing to the value of such clothing fixed and an. nounced by order from the war department.
 Approved, Oct. 8, 1862.
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
Proclamation by the Governor.

WHEREAS, There is vacancy in the office W of Judge of the Circuit Court in the fourth judicial circuit of this State, occasioned by the death of Joseph T. Green.
 Therefore, I, HARnIs FLANAGIN, Governor of the State of Arkansas, in pursuance of law do hereby declare and make known that an election will be held in said circuit, to-wit in the counties of Perry, ell Pope, Franklin. Crawford and Jobu- son, on the 3oth day of March, 1863, for tbe election of Judge of the Circuit Court for the 4th judicial circuit of the State Of Arirausas, to fill the vacancy occasioned as aforesaid The sheriffs of the respective counties compos. ing said fourth judicial circuit, are hereby com manied to cause said election to be opened and held according to law.
 In testimony whereof, have beTeunto set
 rny hand and caused the seal of said Stato h. s.l to be affixed at Little Rock, on the 2t
 day of March, A D. le63.
 II. FLiNAGIN. By the Governor:
 0. II. OATES, Secretary of State.
 By J. A. HurcHINes, Dept'y Sec'y of State. March 1, 1863.
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
(Nn 70 !
NANU AN ACT to encourage the manufacture of cloth .lo Ako

AN ACT to encourage the manufacture of cloth.
 ing and shoes for the army.
 Tie Congress- of ths Confederate States of America do enact That the President is hereby authorized to import duty free, cards or card cloth, or any machinery or materials necessary for increasing the manufacture of clothing for the army or any arti cles necessary for supplying the deficiency of clothing or shoes, materials for shoes, for the army.
 SEC 3. Be t further enacted, That any machi- nery or parts of machinery or materials imported as aforesaid, may be worked government count, or leased or sold Ut the discretion of the President.
 SEC. 3. Be tt tusfher enacted, That the President may extend the privileges ot this act to coInpa nies individuals, subject to such regulations as he may prescribe
 SEC. 4. That the clothing required to be furnish ed 10 the troops of the Provisional Army nder any existing law, may be of such kind, to color and quality as. it may be practicable to obtain, any law to the contrary notwithstanding.
 Approved Oct. 8. 1862
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
STATE OF ARKANSAS,


 In the Pope county Probate Court, January term, 1863.
 In the matter of the estate of
 Petition for sale A. c. Logan. } and distribution 4 T this day comes John R. H. Scott, adm mis- { \ trator of said estate, and William F. Jami- son, u right Of hi wife, Frances J., Jno. Clark J. R. Ellsworth guardian of Spear Ellsworth and Ada Ellsworth, minor heirs of Spear Tittsworthi ohn Ellsworth, guardian of William Clark and II. G. Clark; l.. ". Ellsworth, guardian of Newton Clark and William F. Jamson, guardian of Fan ne Clark, minor heirs of Clayton K. and Martha Clark, and file their petition verified by affidavit of two credible WitnesSea the object and prayer of which nre get order to sell the lands and slaves belonging to said estate for distribution, and the court being well and sufficiently advised in the pre-. misses. doth order that notice be given to Henry W ade and Eliza M. N ade his wife ,Jno. c. Janson and Robt. ". Jamison heirs of E obt w and Eliza beth Jamison, and J. w. Drake and Mary his wife, heirs of clayton R. and Martha Clark, or their legal representatives or other unknown heirs, who al e non-resdents of this State, to be and appear at probate court 10 be begun and held at tie court house in the town of Dover, in Pope county, Ark, on the 3d Monday in April, 1863, then and there to to the said petition for the sale and dis trbution of the real and personal estate of the said A. G. Logan, deceased, or the same will be taken confessed; and it is further ordered by the court, that publication be made of this order in the True Democrat, newspaper, publiShedin the city of Little Rock, for six weeks cOnsecutvelY, as full and ample notice to said nonresident heirs.
 A true copy.
 Attest. ANDREW J. BAYLIss. Clerk. Feb II, l663. 6W Cost of adv. $26.
True Democrat., 1863-03-18

- Now, that all the cotton that could be had by stealing or trading has been obtained, the fede ral authorities, about Memphis, have suddenly be- come very active in putting down the contrahand trade. Boat. are stopped above Memphis and be- lon that point and seizures made of medicines, cot ton cards, and such things as are supposed te be intended for the South. Parties going out of Mem phis searched and required to take the oath of allegiance before they can procure passes Re gently the federals went to Hopefeld and seized oyer hundred thousand dollars worth of goods, which were ready to be sent into Arkansas
True Democrat., 1863-03-18

(NO. oU AN ACT for the relief of John Hunter. collector of customs and agent of the marine hospital at the port of Natchez, Mississippi. The Congress of the Contederate States of America 50 enact, That the secretary of the treasury a hereby authorized to audit the account of John Hunter, collector of customs at the port of Natchez, Mississippi for money expended by him subsequent to the 30th of April, 1861, on account of the marine hospital at that place, and allow so much thereof as may be shown to have been ex- pended to meet the usual and proper charges of said hospital.
 Approved Oct. g, 1862.
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
No. 70.

AN ACT 10 refund to the State of Lnu.innia the
 cYccrs of the war tax overpaid by her.
 The Congress of the Confederate Std,es 0f Arserica do snaef, That the sun ot seventy thousand dol lars be and the is hereby appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appro- rriated to Dc paid to the State of Lousania. the same being the estimated excess of the tax orerpsd by her, the said paynentto 10 be made 10 the Governor of the State of Iousiania or his authorized agent, subject to final adjustment, whenever the assessments and returns of the war tax for said State shall be completed.
 ADprOyed Oct Sth 1862
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
GUN CLAIMS.

A IL persons having claims against the Conte- "A derate States arising from the action of Maj. Gen. Hindman in the purchase and seizure of arms from citizens within his command, are notified to present them in person by duly authorized agents for payment, Receipts for arms must be signed or approved in writing by one of the parties au thorzed by Gen. Hindman to purchase or impress arms-in no other way can receipts of sub- agents, deputies and sub- ordinate officers be recognized.- Powers of attorney to receive and receipt for money must be acknowledged before the clerk of court, and certified by him under his official seal.
 It is my intention to visit Pine Bluff, Princeton, Philadelphia, Camden, and Washington, and per aps other points, as circumstances may determine of which notice will be given in the respective localities At present my office is at Little kocR' in the building lately occupied by Maj. J. p. Adams, near the State House.
 w. M PERKINS,
 Specal Agent War Depf ls62 I'm
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
ClippinEs and Comments.

- The Springfield correspondent of the Mis- souri Republican writing under the date of Feb 5, says:
 @''Last night, the head of noted jayhawker was brought into town, by some of Our soldiers dsaev. cred from it's body, and placed upon pole. A Lieutenant Colonel is here, under arrest, charged with the murder Of several rebel prisoners. That the men were taken in the bush and shot, he ad mts, but he denies that it by his consent or even with his knowledge"
 We give this q sample of the cruelties prac- tised in Missouri. These things of daily oc- currence there and the wretches are running up a fearful score. The avenger of blood will be on the track of these fellows before the summer comes.
 - The following is an extract from the message of the Governor of Texas. By that, it will be seen that the Military Board of that State has been something more than mere board of claims, sort of county court affair to audit ac counts and retain set of useless officers Gov. Lubbock says of the Military Board of Texas: "They have purchased and procured every gun possible; made several contracts for the mauufac- ture of small arms, which are now being rapidly perfected; established and placed in successful op- eraton, foundry for the casting of cannon, are successfully working percussion cap foundry; !; aided in the manufacture of gun powder; and all else in their views, calculated this time to bene lift the country; they have also, introduced into the State many articles ef prime necessity, including a large amount of powder, lead and other munitions of war, and contracted with parties to import arti cles indispensable to the people. ! The board, also purchased and improvised the steamboat Bayou City, for the protection of Gal weston bay; and, after her competon transferred her to the confederate government, saving to the State her cost and expenses, and contributing thereby, on behalf of the State, very material ad in the daring and erer memorable success, in the capture of the steam vessel. war, "1arriet Lane,' and the rescue of our beautiful island city from the grasp of our hated foe.
 They also purchased, and loaned to the Con fede- rate government, for use within the State, the two elegant and serviceable Nichols guns, manufac- .ufed by skillful citizen of Galveston liter whom
 ey were named; and it is not without eradication ,ney remark, that these guns recently caused the piochhuhS meet off Galveston to haul of, and talk position at very respectable distance from shore
 ne lnanuia.'u'e <, oi this class of guns should be
 - The half-erazed. empirical, George Francis Train, made two speeches in St. Louis xben h. was arrested and sent over into Illinois. Train asked by whose order it was .dope, and the ron, ras:n ras:o. By order of Major General salnuelR Cur tie, Unitei States army, commanding the depart lnent. which Train says put hi in mind pr fle in ecb, the handle being the biggest rart From thence he went to Alton where two fe ca me to re
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
No. 5T

AN ACT to authorize the establishment of camps
 of instruction and the appointment of officers to command the snme-
 The Congress of the ConfedeSate States of America do eaact. That the President be and he is author ized to establish camps of instruction for persons enrolled for military service, at such places and In such numbers in the several States, as he may deem necessary, and to appoint, by with the advice and consent of the Senate, officers in the Provision al Army with the rank and pay of Major, to su. perintend and command the same
 AnnrnYpd Oct. s. 1862
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
(No. 35.)

AN ACT to authorize the Postmaster General to
 employ special agents to superntend and se-
 cure the certain and speedy transportation of
 the mails across the Mississippi river in the Con-
 federare States.
 7he Congress ot the Confea,r ,rae States of America do enact, That the Postmaster General be, and he is hereby authorized to employ such spe. cial agents as he may deem necessary, to super. intend and secure the speedy and certain trans DOT taton of the mails across the Mississippi river. in the Confederate States at such points as may be found practicable for that purpose.
 SEC. ?. And be it further enacted, That such agents shall receive the same pay and allowance for their services is paid and allowed to special agents of the Post Office Department, and that this act shall continue in force during the existence of the present war between the United States and the Confederate States.
 Approved October 6, 1862.
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
HEADQUARTERS TRANa- MIsslseIPrI DKPT.,l
 L,tle Rock, Feb 24, 1863.

General Orders No. Is.
 The oyerseers of all persons in the army of the Confederate Stat es. of widows and orphans, will be regularly enrolled in accordance with the pro- visions of the Conscript act, but will be detached to remain in their present position. By command of Liest. Gen. HOLMES:
 $. $. ANDERSON. March 3t Asst Ad'it Gen,l
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
Land for Sale.

rTIIE following described lands are offered for \ sale on reasonable terInS in Confederate mo- ncy, viz: The N. ". fri. Ii, section, and N E. fri. Ii and $. E. fri |, of \. ". frl. 1 section l, all in Township south of ransc2 west, in Jeficr- son county, and contains }s0 6e-l0O acres, aud 5. E. lt of Sec 23 in township north, range II west, in Conway county, and contains 50 acres. Title good. These are cheap lands.
 JAMES A. MARTIN,
 March 4 ,6S lt Agent
True Democrat., 1863-03-18

The following resolution unanimously passed the House of Commons of North Carolina Resolved, That the Confederate States of America have the means and the will to sustain and perpetuate the Government they have estab lished; and to that end North Carolina will contribute all of her power and resources.
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
(No. 39.)

(No. 33.) AN ACT to provide for the organization of army corps.
 The Congress of tke Confedera.e States of America do enact, That the sixth section of an act to pro- vide for the public defence, approved March 9th, 1862, be so amended as to authorize the President to organize divisions of thef Eisipna army of cthk ednfe afatOaM army eelps, and by
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
Little Rock, Feb. g, 1863. I'm
x,.1,,,,,,e salt Land for Sale.

OFFER for sale 20O0 acres of rich bottom land,
 miles sss. of n agssred o0 and doas doaen ened TOT ',,tv o,v beng worked upon the land. Terms sal' 1Srs per acre-Confedorato money or no exoas taken in payment. For information apply to gtJeR gGo R. H. Johnson, or Hon. F: W. Cross, little Rock; or W. D. Nesly, ArkadeRhis; Rcr,a,,
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True Democrat., 1863-03-18

and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint officers to the command therefor
 Approved Oct. 30, 1862.
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
For the True Democrat.
8TANZAS.

4ANAAo. Who know the most of CHRIST below, The happest will be above; Who to the CROSS the ofc' nest go, Drink deepest of redeeming love. Sin taints the waters of the heart, With drops like Mara's bitter fount; And half the glory bids depart, That fingers still round Tabors mount Ohi sweet as Cana's blushing wine, The dregs of Life's worst cup would seem, Dear SAVIOR could we taste of thine The gall that trembled meath thy beam While sunlight bathss Judea's bill, Where Heav'ns Incarnate meekly trod, Or echoes Soams sweet Till, The tale immortal as it's God, The hearts evangel still will be, The GROSS, the NAIL the REED the SPEAR The FLOOD that flowed on Cavalry The CRY that pierced the graves cold earl
 q. ZELOTES ADAMS The Hut, Ark.
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
lNo- 34N-

AN ACT to authorize the Judges of district courts
 to change the place of holding court in certain
 cases.
 The Congress of the Confederate States of America do enact, That where the place of holding any ds- trict court of the Confederate States is establish ed by law and such place shall be in the occu- patton of, or in danger of attack by the enemy, when any contagious epidemic disease may prevail at such place, the Judge of the district may change the place for holding the court to some other convenient point in the district, by causing the Marshal to give public notice for twenty days of such change.
 SKc. 9 The order making the change of place for holding court shall be revoked, whenever the cause therefor shall cease.
 SEc 9 This act shall take effect from its pas
 Approved Oct. 6, 1862.
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
777n 900, bales of cotton, arrived, at New York

9V ga9ss q foEsoh aFEFYeHH H q t New oIk 3 from Brazil. g.,,,j ,s h...,,,.,.,.o ,@ "' q Lincoln has organized M court of inquiry,
 s es held as airq 'q FaeEt what t oidsr. 1sys hsys
 esa eait0n spsGHAting Giormnn hss s,i Oeen removed from Helena stissaling cotton and not Dividing with his fellow thiersa
True Democrat., 1863-03-18
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- The Cincinnati Gazette says that the fig ures of the war department show that the discharges from the federal army for dssAbllty'are thousand 2 week. The deaths must be between two or three ttod ars ,rsr;[ [,sl T ..tL .uocra-T at3Lii e" ss oian Maahei, hbliisHpasAasis pav one of ths' eH,SfadFt the 'Ris4aAoai ErnAfSs ebem