, 1864-04-19
FROM ARKANSAS.
from IN occasional Correspondent.1

have noticed Win much pleasure d COM
nunication in your paperln reference to Ar
Kansas affairs, and particularly referring to
the military career and official conduct of
Major General Frederick Steele, since he has
been in command In that State That Gen.
s, has effected much towards bringing the
deluded aud ddown-trodden people OF Arkansas
back to proper sense of their obligations to
the Government of onr fathera, there eau be
no question. Unqualified appreciation of
the service and gallant conduct Of that great
little man, since he lsnded ut Helena, about
the LIST of August, 1868, to organize the expe-
dition for tile rescue of the capital Of Arkan-
eas, has been upon every loyal tongue in the
State; and whilst those in rebellion who
earnestly wished 1t suceess, can but respect
him as soldier and gentleman, they have
no love for him, and make no concoalment. of
their cbagrin and disappointment in his not
having pursued course of conduct (as some
officers, the State, especially the Eastern
part, has been cursed w1th) that was calcula-
ted to destroy and tear down, rather than
build up and encourage a~loya1 sentiment
among tho people.
In This line Of conduct Gen. Steele has
been noblY seconded by many of the brave
and efbc1ent officers in his command. Such
men us Gen. So1omnn, the hero Of Helena:
Gen. Sam. Rice, of the SD Iowa; Col Mont.
gomc1y, OF the 25th Wisconsin (Whp Was left
IN command at Helena when the expedition
left for TIE capital( the valorous and sktllfnl
lst Arkansas cavalry =, Col Mclean, Of tie
43d 1ndiana; Col Oliver Wood, I'D Ohio.
who commanded brigade, mud Col. VIM. H.
Graves, Of the 18th Michigan; Gen. J. ".
Davidson, who commanded the cavalry diyi.
sion. md other true aud good men and tried
e'yso3,F Afn$~1 4o|
renan md as brave an officer Us ever set q
squadron In the field In the movement that
terminated 50 gloriously by the occupation
Of Little Rock on the 10th Of September,
When the rce1iog and shattered columns of
Holmes and Price were In ignomiuious rc-
treat from what was boasted should be the
Saragossa of the Southwest, the Union
forces under Gen. Steele, that had accnm-.
pished so.much with SO little sacrifice Of
human life, marched into Little Rock a VIC
torlous army in che broadcst sense OF the
city, VIC beheld the great victory. or rathera I'll "a
continuation of that great moral victory,
steele aud his co.laborers in a righteous
cause achieved over those who would destroy
the last hope Of man for selfeoyernment,
Orders We're promptly issued forblddins.
pnaer the seyerest penalties, outsages upon
persons and property. Life and liberty al
the capital OF Arkansas, was once more satc'
Order relcned in Warsaw! For the Igst
time within twenty months the joval cit
1zen Of Little Rock could breathe free! He
dared call Ills life his own he could say that
ne was once aeasn permitted to assume
ownership over Ills effects be thcy great or
small; lc could teel TINT through md by
virtue Of the protecting intlucnces Of the old
lag LIE was once more O freeman, and not
lie unwilling sertand vassal Of the lords Of
the cotton Plantation who would and who
had lnsanely cseayed to make everything,
political, civil social, orrelieious suhseryie5f
to the slave interest,"
Inns glorious consummatfon-thfs rcsto:
ration OF right, Justice, order, protection and
confidence among the citizens, was accoiat,-
lished BY an honest, manly, firm, but concil.
iatory course Of Conduct Of the commanding
officer after the occupation Of the city by
the Federal army. And tile action Of the
people of the state in polling, at the recent
election, yote 50 over efwheimiagl, large that
there can be no doubt about IN early recor.
milton BY the President and Congress Of the
right OF Arkansas to be once agaIa a member
o. the Federal Union, IL Ct itself a most graf,
ieet upon thousands Of misguided cit
liens Of the State who are yet In the
rebel army. And when the rout of PRICES
forces at Camden does take place, which We
feel sure mnst follow the present movement
Of Gen: Steele, then VIC hope to sec those
Whe reflect upon the folly md wickedncss Of
Their fe6e!ilous ways, to come into the folds
Of the Union, which, thank Heaven, arc mn
heart
By late accounts from Little Rock, we no.
tice that Brig: Gen. Nathan Kituolu, of Indi
ana, commander Of the I'd division, 7th army
corps, is now in commaud in that city and
.'alonE. the north bank of the Arkansas
River" and ne have been particularly struck
With that portion of Ills circular announcing
the 1act- Gen. 4. gave notice to al who re-
manned within the lines, and receiving the
protection of OFT Government and had taken
the oath Of allegiance or amnesty, that they
LEGATION, both in spirit and deed, 'and any vio-
lation Of euch sublime obligation should
meet with prompt and condi7n 1t.uishupuL,
In this Gen Kim ball exhibited perspicui-
ty and knowledge OF tha disreputa6le course
Of conduct pursued By many persons who
receive the protection Of the Government,
aud Eho, in wauton spirit Of Indifference
and ingratitude, to, use the mildest term,
Disregard the solemn obligation they have
taken. And It Is duty Gen Kimball owes
himself, his Government. and especially the
truly loyal people Of the region Of country
wherein he commands. to correct this pre-
ylsa yalsnt a. ana corru2tt9g eyiL Be sehe eaanst
take to merit and fecestx The PREDICTION awarded
to loyal 1ers,4t, asould ~ be,foud The linest
Our Government, or Father those sup
posed to represent the Government in Arkan-
sas, have in many instances dealt too lenfcnt-
II with traitors In Disguise T., those who
tnke the oath Of allegiance, remain within
the lines, receiving personal protection, and
still Indirectly render aid aud comfort to the
rebellion. But we are gratideJ to see that
Gcp- himba1l has determined to take prompt
measures for the punishment Of thosc who
Il would be guilty OF huch ntamy.