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The New York herald., 1865-02-18

not think that even tho fact Of Sherman or some
q his forces reaching the South Carolina Railroad
assssaray inpEos s0ppage VI communication setwsen
The New York herald., 1865-02-18
Dssuregard 20 Make a stand on IN,
- Sautee.

from the Richmond Whig, Feb. 10
We learn upon good authority that our forces are
Aang back before shcrmans advancing columns In the
direction Of Columbia, g. C., and will probably make a
sand the Santca
The New York herald., 1865-02-18
THE STATE CAPITAL.

General Consolidation OF the New York
City RailrOads-No Increase ef Fares
The Two Broadway Railroad Schemes
A Twenty per cent Patriotic Fund
How to Build . New State Capitol-Ths
Fire BAH, Sc.
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

New Beoks-Kate Kennsdy.-TLis is q
chaste and beautifully written tale of rural life
in England. The tone and sentiment are
healthy throughout. The plot Is a. OLD as ro-
nance, aud has been reproduced in song and
story and drama in every successive age; but it
j. always fresh, because it appeals to natural
emotions which themselves undying. It
belongs to that class of novels which strengthen
Instead Of enerrating ths IL ,ral sentiments.
Not Dead Yet.-This work is full Of strange
and exciting Incidents, every chapter of which
contributes to the movemsut. When taken up
it cannot be laid down, except from exhaustion
duty, or necessity 1t Is by Jeafreson, author
Of several well known works, amongst others,
The Old Love and the Young Wife" He is
writer of undoubted powe.-true to nature,
and with sentimental nonsense. ......
lie Maudt.-This is a translation from the
French, semi-religious novel, it seems, found
cd on the principles of the much abused Jesuits
although we have had time only to glance at it
cursorily- 1t is gotten up in good style.
These works, with many others, are for sale
by Geo. II. Gibbs, at Little Rock.
He has also all the late magazines, pictorials,
newspapers, comic journals, novelettcs, and
late publications of higher order. a..
Every one owes it to his family to furnish
them as soon as possible with the means of
catching up with the current literature Of the
day. Gibbs store is an excellent Institution and
answers one of our greatest needs. Make lot
from Gibbs part of every order sent to tho cap
ital of eur State.
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

THE NEW BIRTH OF THE REPUBLIc-Ths
London Times regards the position Ct the Uni
ted States at the present time as mach that of a
new nation il was after the Revolution sf
'?6. Ii says that
THE subjection Of the South is as much a
fat sceomyii as the Declaration Of Independence
itself, and new chapter has thereby been
opened in the history of the United States.
Hencetorward other battles, siegas and capitu-
lations will take the place Of Buuker's Hill.
Saratoga and Yorktown. Cernw slis and Bur
goyne will be dwarfed by jackson and Lee.
and it will not surprise us if Lincoln oyeupiss
a pedestal of equal height with that of Wash
ington. If the Importance OF occurrences be
determined by their scale, the war of iud.psnd-
ence hardly admits of comparison with that
which has Just terminated. The forces collect
ed on either side, the distances travelled the
lists Of killed and wounded, and the ruin
wrought in the former, are nothing BY the
side Of the records of the late civil war The
tales Of outrage and havoc inflicted by the Brit
ish troops, which have horrfied three genera
tions of Americans, are already being super
seeded BY more recent and vivid memories, and
the heroic age Of America will soon be trans
ferred from the eighteenth 10 the nineteenth
century" tr-..-... ..
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

PROMOTIONS IN THE I2rH Men. Vr Vol
REGrMESr.-Lt. Col. Dwight May, to b. COL
snel; Major Phineas Graves to be It. Colonel ;
Capt. Lewis w. Pearl to be Major; Adit. Wm.
E. s,ewaT; to bo Captain Co. u; let 1t VIM
A. Deuel. 10 be Captain Co. b; 81 Lieut. & A.
@ II. Benton Storms, 10 be 1st Lieut. Co Z;
8 Lieut. William Munger to be LIST Lieut. Co.
l; Q. N. Sergt. Ham l.. Brown to BE- ~ Lieut.
Co. Il sergt. Major Richard II. Bu,ke TO lie Cd
Lieus Co. G; Sergt. Jan"s NJ. living to be 2d
Lieut.. Co. <; lst Lieut.. John Pennington TO be
Adjt; % Lieut.. James NJ. Hall to be Ist Lieut.
Co. c. Ssrgt Joseph Ruff to b. I'd Lieut. Co.
3; lst Lieut. Dion B. Krliner to be 2d Liert.
Co. C; lst Lieut.. William II Watrou. 70 be 2d
Lieut.. Co. i.
There was some apprehension some time ago
that this regiment would be removed from this
post. Our citizens are we'll salts ed with Col.
May and his regiment, and very pleasant har-
mony subsisis between them. We are gratifed
to learn tha; they will continue at this post in
definitely.
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

, P We will be suspected of writing in the
interests OF our own profession, and avoid tn at
by showing every one the necessity Of avoiding
confscation suits atcnce by taking the amnesty
We now advise every body to do any impor-
tant business with their ncighbors through the
Intervention Of some trus.y attorney. The new
revenue regulations and the change. in gov
eminent and Jurisprudence, make it dangerous
for while for persons unacquail,ed with the
law to manage their cwn business An ounce
of preventive, in the shap- of mod rate Law
yer's fee for advice, is worth pound of euro
in the shape of large one to get you OUT of the
consequences Of false step.
At least do nothing without the use Of 4 revc-
nue. stamp. The country Is now full of invalid
obligations, notes, eonYeyances. agreements,
and what not; just worth many oak leaves
for want OF stamps. Tue amount of stamps re-
CURED for different instrume ents m,y be ascer-
tained by purchasing schedule card at tbs
Telegraph Office, where they are kept for sale
The stamp must be affixed at the time. and by
the person executing the instrument, or be is
liable to prosecution and ine.
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT AND Pao. AAh-
ReFUoEIs, FREEDMEN AND ABAxDoSEp
LANDS. Washington, Ark, Aag- ah 1853
Circular, No. 2.
Owing to a resolution adopted BY a meeting
Of citizens in regard to the employment oi
Freedmen without the consent Of their former
owners. and tie system of contracting adopted
by the Burear, some difficulties and misaPprr-
tensions have arisen which are detrimental TO
the interests Of the Freedmen, viz: That en-
ployers former owners discharginG freedmen
or employees. have not given them the requi-
site certificate of the fact which would enable
them to obtain employment elsewhere.
Hereafter, all persons disrharging employees
will be required to state the fact in writing
and give il tc the Freedmen; and thereby avoid
hard feeling among citizens and do Justice 70
the Freedmen.
JOHN L. MONTGOMERY.
Capt s. Supt. & Pro- Mar
augs23tf Freedmen, Refugees, &c
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16
OFFICE SEcREIAkY nf STATE or AHKaAst5.
f--T.. 20 .-..-

OFFICE SEcREIAkI nt STATE or AEKaASAs.
Little kock, NAY -, i1G5
TNHE attention c: the p-opls AVID Of election
l. officers IS particularly call 6 % tie prosi-
sious OF the following at Vi she Genera ASS. r.
bly,, approved May 5Ist. 1864
SFC. I. b il enacted l,y the General Assem-
hlv OF the State OF Arkansas. That ali elections
held by authority .: Nv in this State staii l,=
BY ballot AMI IN accordance III All rrsp-c-a wiiA
existing Laws, -Ic-pf ~ hereinafter grnvf5-i
SIC Z. he i farther enacted. That sD'4.,--
Of this State ia the Federal service ~ sr..rt
of this Stat~, rnay appoint such election olirr-
as are required by Law. End hold fI,c..ols q.
their resprc i've camps IIr the various vtiic,rs
for whom th"y " oul be entitled icyote i.-.i,.r
respective counties
SIC ;. Be il further enactrd. That win
there j. Y person authorized BY I..w ~ =dHr-
isteT oatha, amy commissioned officer oL rr
my may administer ths same to thr ri-cfion
officers.
SIC, 4. b Il further enacted. That ari. NJ .i-
judges or clerks, s-l-ct-c hy lot ~ othrl Ai~-
they drterIninc, shall be constituted aTeturrin-
oaicar, who shall, so sUon as the vote OF >.id
election Is certified TO by the judges aud clerks
rs prescribed by existing laws. return tie saai-
20 the Secretary OF State
SEC. 5 r. il further enacted. That r,Gnr-ss
who may be u the camps OF solii-ls NAV vote
with the soldiers, under the regulations wHi-E
uf soldiers
SIC. 3. Er II further enacted That esrA
voter shall, briore uaPosifing nj vote aaY
election in the STATE, taxi au oain that d. vii
support the constitution Of the Uni',-,. States
| aud OF this State, aud that he has hot yolunts-
rly borne arms against the United Ststrs or TINS
State. nor ided directly or indirectly tRe
| called Confedrrat-- authorities since the l-fa
| day Of April, 1854 Said oath 10 h- admins
tered hv onr ot the election officers; fhi. agi IN
take effect from and after its passsgr-n
Section requires the election to hr nal4
| ny ballot in accordance in All respects wi-h th-
| law and practice anterior 10 the year -. eE-
cept so far modified by the above act Of Is!
3I>t, 1884.
Election officers are earnestly requested ts
observe carefully the requirements Of ssei'on
| four and six in the foregoing Act OF the G5Itf.i
Assembly and the "rxisting laws" 10 Wh.-h
| they refer. ROBERT y III WHITE.
2n-4w. Secretary Of STATE
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

- ADIEU.-With this number, the editorial con-
nection Of the undersigned with tha Washing
ton Telegraph will cease. 1t viii continue with
out change of policy under the management of
the publisher, Mr.. r C. Brady, who has been
connected with it for number of years, and is
fully identified with its past history. We can,
most heartily, commend it to the continued pat
ronage of the public. Mr.. Brady has industry
aud sound judgment, and if it be any satisfac-
tion to the readers to think so, tbs undersigned
can assure them that it will suffer no diminution
Of interest. -
This course has been rendered necessary by
business requirements, and the e1ac.ions of
Jealous profession, which claims exclusive at
tcntion.
1t is not without regret and some lingering
reluctance, that he has decided on this step.
The weekly habit continued for nearly Eve
years of catching the popular sentiment watch
ing the public wants, and studying to supply
tho people with the most useful Information,
whilst addressing them earnestly and candidly
On the great public questions which, during
that time, have agitated their minds, has created
some bonds of sympathy which are not broken
with iadi ference.
He has conscien.iously endeavored to dis
charge his dsties to the public with thoughtful
ness, candor and good faith. he has been
sometimes Inexperienced, sometimes unkind-
2 ly criticised by friends of whom be expected
more charity 1t is nothing For the most
part he has met with kindness and forbearance
from all quarters, even from those who differed
with him in policy; for which be is grateful and
the memory of which is pleasant. f.
He has, on some rare occasions in the midst
o. eur trials and dangers, used stronger o1pres-
sions TO characterize the conduct of individuals
than he would now be disposed to do, and may
have failed in charity Looking back, he rec.
oglizes this, and whilst justifying himself by
the exigencies of the occasion. is willn to for
give, aud accept amnesty with all and le, tie
past bs forgotten.
His heart will continue with the people, aud
h!s interests will remain identical with theirs
He viii at all times and in all ways be ready to
V-sIo,e their b 81 interests, and serve them.
N hen he can do So in justice to the higher
claims of family. JNO. r. EAkIS.
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

JUDICIAL ELECTIoN.-Lsst Thursday, sixty
votes were polled at this place for Judge of the
Sixth Judicial Circuit, all for John T Beardon,
ESQ., Of Camden. We do not hear Of any op-
position in the District. and make no doubt that
Mr.. Beardon is duly elected. He is well known
as lawyer in South Arkansas, and viii be
found competent to discharge the duties Of the
oiice in the most satisfactory manner.
We hope the courts will now soon be organ
lied, and that in all other respects the State
government will be in effective operation in
the speediest manner. The sooner we are unan-
imous and harmonious in demanding restoration
of our State in the Union under its present or
canizatiOn, the better
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

whole country. We can meet this danger only
by return to constitutional order and by q
speedy abolition of all exceptional. measures;
and the programme of the constitutional recon-
struction party is the only means to accomplish
this object
We have only to add, that having already
submitted to the Federal Government and
pledged ourselves in good faith to support it,
we can now 60 farther and say that should
these last principles prevail we will not only
give the Union our fealty, but our whole heart,
as, we believe, will ninety nine ont Of one hun
ired Southern m IN, and we will have again a
true Union.
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

~ We publish to-day the announcement for
Congress of DR.. c. V. Meador For some time
we have had the name of Dr. Gibson before the
public. We hear of other candidates bnt have
no authority to announce them. 1t is not the
intention of the Telegraph, as journal :s de-
vote itself to either candidate, although we will
doubtless have some very decided preference to
urge as an individual in the community. Our
columns are orcn equally to all DR.. Aeador
stands upon platform which we can heartily
approve, and he has ever behaved TO ms as a
courteous gentleman. We hear DIR. Gibson
also most highly spoken of. His name is well
known in the by-gone politics of the State The
people must exercise their own judgment freely.
Election 9th October
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16
A NIsrAKE.-We find the following in Ia

NIsTAKE.-We Z hnd the following in the
New Orleans Times. Of the 4th:
The Governor of Arkansas has written to
President johnson, requesting the revocation
of the large number of pardons granted to
wealthy rebels of that State upou hi, recon-
u endat0n. The Governor states that these
persons manifested repentant and loyal spirit
until they had received the Executive clemency
since which they have shown as rebslloas a
disposition ever, and have fostered dsloyalty
and embarrassed and opposed measures of the
Government by every means in their power
We have never heard of Gov. Murphy hav-
ing done any such thing, nor do We bellows
word Of it. Nor do we believe it true that any
Except, perhaps, some few individual case VI
known to us) Of the rardoned citizens. have
shown u rcbellious disposition or have fostered
disloyalty, or have embarrassed and opposed
the measures Of the Gevernment-that is to
say. the Government of the United States 60
far as they come under our observation-ana
they have no conce ailments from us-they are
| earnest and srse in their OATH and heartily sick
Of opposition TO the government. This para
graph is slnndrr abroad upon ouc character
and needs speedy correction. Nor is it a harm
less one as it is calculated to materially prejn-
dice the restoration Of our rights and privileges
in the Federal Congress, By giving handle to
the ultras who, seeking only subjugation
and negro suffrage, will avail themselves of ii
to oppose our admission. Gov. Murphv could
scarcely throw such obstacles into the way of
the reorganization of our STATE. ir
We have indeed seen it treported in the prints
| that Gov. Murphy expressed a determination to
| recommend no more cases for special pardon
We have locked upon Gov Murphy as honest,
patriotic, prudent, and judging from late proc
lamation, cannot doubt his earnest desire to
| coRciliate all past differences and restore har.
mony and good feeling amongst all parties
Such position as the one attributed to him
would be inconsistent with that. Ii would, at
least, be visiting the sins of the gully (f there
bs any upon innocent heads. Therefore, we
| cannot lightly believe such reports, but feel
confident there is some mistake
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

e We welcome the arrival amongst Us
again, Of our fcllow-citizens. the Hoaorables A.
Fl. g. X. X. Garland. and G. d. Royston. These
ton, and are now quietly at home, ready with
heart and will to promote tie interests of their
fellow-citisens of the State, in any manner,
proper and prudent in our troubled and embar-
RAISING circumstances.
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

PTKr'S BooKs.-AH persons, Whatsoever,
having any of the books OF Hon. Albert Pike,
arc urgently requested to bring them in at once
to the office of John r. Eakin. Esq They all
have Pixies name iu gilt upon the binding, and
are easily identified. Persons knowing of tho
whereabouts of any of said books will confer
favor by leaving word with Mr.. Eakin.
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

THE AmNESTY.-We have time and again
urged upon our citizens the advantage and pro-
priety, of speedily taking the oath of amnesty.
1t will be seen froni the act of Congress regard
ing treason, which we have for the first time
been enabled TO publish to-day, that until the
oath is taken, their property is liable At any mo
ment to be seized for coniscation by the Treas.
ury Agent Of the U. S. 1t is his duty indeed.
under his official obligations to do so, but he has
refrained from prudential motives. 1t is very
important however, for every one to put himself
in safe position, by taking the oath. or in case
Of those excluded, applying Tor special pardon.
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

has issued his proclamation 10 the several Sher-
ifs Of the different counties Of the three Con-
gressional Districts of the State appointing an
election for members Of Congress to be held on
the I'd Monday in October next, the 9th of that
month. The proclamation is published in the
Arkansas Jou rnal OF the 9th inst Our readers
will take due notice of the time and govern
themselves accordingly.
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

WASHINGTON FEMALE ACADEMY BY refer
cnce to the advertisement. it will be seen that
the next session of this institution will COM
mence on the frst Monday in next month
TIL. character of Mrs. Field as a teacher is too
well established in this community to require
any recommendation from NJ.
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16
OFFICE ASSISTANT SPECIAL Aor,--
TREAsURY DFp.pT,,rNI

r. -a. TREASURY DEPARTNrx- I
I'M Little Rock, Ark, July 26th. l-g5
To the Editor Of the Washington TeIepra,E.
SIR-In answer to numerous inopir+a
what species of cotton the Governmar, IN r. M
u s. claims in this State, will brief w. tle
public informa tion that ii will claim aI In
which has been either subscribed or IN a,'h o1..oh
promised to the so-called Confed-rats .@E
It is not necessary that the C. S. shopIJ ISe1,
had a title to it; the l.. ;. Government a.. ''s
recognize the right of thu c. S. +. bold ,-.p -G'
to anything, but il is sufficient that tbe .a.s
cetton should have been set apart or drsons,-ii
or in any way designed TO be devoted y Ta,r'
sec of hostility to the u. 5. Governm.nt INT
Parties who have thus subscribed riIl ba L.rl
by both the civil aud military authoritir, N
strict accountability for the amounts s. ,nL
scribed by each.
Agents gathering up c. s A. cotton bv IN.
thority from Gen. OTme or myself, will give ~.
parties from whom they receive the said e,,.a,
receipts stating the amount subscrjbeS ,Ia
amount received xnd the condition IN vliat
received.
". NJ FISHBACK.
Assistant Special Agzp-
APPROVED:
}. j. REYNOLDS, Maj. GEN 22I~
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

r In the list Of passengers, reported arrived
at New Orleans from Shreveport by the New
Era, we observe the names of Mrs. L. Britton,
Miss Britton, and Col. r. Gaines and lady
Their friends will be xraiifed to l~arn of their
safe arrival
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

CoNGREssIoSAL.-Wc are authoriz j 70 an
nounce c. V. Mrador a. candidate to repre-
scnt the Second Congressional District of Ar
kansas, comp posed Of the following counties ::
Pulaski, Saline, Hot Springs, Jefferson, Dallas,
Bradley, Drew, Desha, Chicot, Ashley. Cal
houn, Union, OGfachita, Hampstead and La
fayette.
u Elestion to take place on the 2l Monday,
9th of October next.
augl6-24
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

~ Robert Brown, of Wellsburg,
Pennsylvania, man about sixty-five
years of age, has been sent to Fort Della
ware for one year, for saying that he was
glad Lincoln was dead
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

A private telegram from Rome an
nounces that the Pope has excommuni-
Gated Maximilian. His offense was the
confscation Of Church property in
Mexico ...
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

~ 1t is stated there are but four of
the Revolutionary patriots now living,
viz: VIM. Hutchins, Of Penobscot, Me-,
aged l03 years; Samuel Cooke, Of Clar-
endon, N. Y. age. unknown; Samuel
Downing, Of Edinburg. N. r., aged 100
years; and James Basbam Of Missouri,
aged IO2 wears.
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16
NEWSPAPERS IN PMLADELPHrA.-The re

NEWSPAPERS IN PiuLADELPHrA.-The re
turns to the Assessors of Internal Rev enue
shsw the following gros, receipts fer advertise
menis alone, for the past year, ending July LIST: t:
Public Ledger, $2l7 800; Inquirer. $IO7 .OOI;
Press, S9692s; Bulletin, $73.9l9; North Amer
lean, $46,O63; Telegraph, S36,47s; German
Democrat, $34,3S4; Sunday Dispatch, s25.775;
Age, S2o.oI9' Sunday Transcript, $l6,6o5;
Daily News, % months) S10. .599; Sunday Mer-
cPry'.S6,426; Saturday Evening Pest. $4,5I7-
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16
SOUTHWARK, HO!

THERE will be a meeting in this place on
Il Saturday, the 2sth inst, of the subscribers
and friends to the Brazilian Emigration and
Colonization Scheme. All whs feel an int.r-s:
in the movement, in this and adjoining eoun-
ties, are cordially invited 10 attend.
Washington, Aug is. 1865. q?
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

REAL ESTATE AND CLAIM AGENCY
ton is directed to the card of DIR. c. V. Meador,
Real Estate aud Claim Agent, Little Rock.
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16
TAILORING,

FNHE undersigned having returned TO Wash
u ingien, is prepared to cut and mske cloth
ing Of every description in the most fashionable
style Thankful for past patronage, he hopes
by industry and attention to merit a continna.
tion Of those favors heretofore bestowed upon
him. shop in the brick building opposite Moore
& Smiths.
CHARLES PEYTON.
Washington. Aus 3. i555. 23tf
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

@ I'VE publish to-day the last l., s. law on
the sabject of treason, which is just now quite
an interesting subject, in which almost all of us
are interested. Keep it for reference, and if it
looks alarming take the amnesty and stick to
il in GOOD faith.
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

]. .. o. F.-Memhprs Of Walker Encamp
m-nt, No. >, are earnestly requested to meet
At their Hall tomorrow evening. CONS one
coma all
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

DENTISTRY Attention is invited to the card
cf Dfs Vann e. Barnes resident Dentists.
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

OFFICE ASST SPECIAL AG'T Treas DEPT. !
. Liaie Rock. Ark., July IL, 1865.
Maj. Gen. REYNOLDS, Comd'g Dept Ark.-Sir:
Will you instruct the commandant of the
post at Washington, Ark, to render the Agents
Of the Treasury Department engaged in and
authorized to gather III. 50 c. 9. A. cotton for
the Government. such assistance they may
require for either gathering or guarding such
cotton'
Very respectfully,
(eigned,) w. NJ fISHBACK
Asst Special Agent
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

~ We are authorized to announce D.. LO-
RENO GIBSON. of Little Rock, as candi-
date to represent this (2I} District in the United
States Congress
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

~ Mr.. Henry Block wants to hr. some
rarenS Sec advertise
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16
Id. Ors. Dept. of Ark.

.. .r. Id. Qrs. Dept. of Ark, -
III .-... Little Rock. July Il, 1865. J
Commanding officers Of troops will render
the assistance asked for in the above communi-
cation.
BY order Of lt.
MAJ GEN. REYNOLDS.
{Signed.l v. A. BAINBRIBGE.
23-4 Maj & A. ID. c.
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16
sNMENN NNN NoN~e,
GROCERIES, HARDWARE,
BOOTS G: SHOES.
QUEESssF

Orders for Goods through " II Fletner vii
be promptly filled at the house IL New Orleans
without commission
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

VCash fer SsEGes. EcessFaE.
TallOSv- WOOi and Cotton.
july26l 2l-tf
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-16

3. s. BosTIcK.
Fit. Smith. Ark