J. c. MORRILL, EDITOR.
DES ARC, ARKANSAS :
FRIDAY.MAY 31. 1861.
Col. A. J. Thomas one of the
Commissioners appointed by the Court to
dispose of the County bonds, will visit
Des Arc on Monday next. Near $5,000
worth have already been disposed of.
How much will the people of Des Arc and
vicinity invest in this matter ?
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Arkansas First Regiment.—This
Regiment, whose head-quarters have
heretofore been at Camp Rector, five miles
nbove Memphis, near Mound City, Ar
kansas, after much palavering by one
General Bradley, has changed its location
(not to Bearfield’s Point—not to opposite
Needham’s Island and Cut Ofr—not to op
posite Randolph) to a position six miles
south of Randolph, on the Arkansas side
of the Mississippi, which, we learn is to
be made impregnable.
It seems that a portion of the Regiment
had located at Barfield’s Point, for the
steamers Conway ami uraceiet were slop
ped there by Bragg’s battery. Hav
ing no order from Gen. Bradley, they
turned back. Gen. Bradley in the mean
time had taken passage from Memphis
on the Hartford City, and on meeting the
Bracelet, was hailed, and Gen. Bradley
permitted her to return up river. The
Conway was not so fortunate as to learn
of the whereabouts of Gen. Bradley, and
returned to Memphis.
Persons having friends or relatives in
the Regiment, we presume will address
them as heretofore, to the care of “E. M.
Apperson &. Co., Memphis.”
We trust that Gen. Bradley has chang
ed his notions, in reference to “u Seces
sionist being no belter than a Black Re
publican.” Whether he has or nut, we
would be unwilling to serve under him
unless he repented in sackcloth and ashes.
The Convention will he “long remember
ed” for rewarding submissioniats who
“were changed in a single night” and be
come vociferous secessionists. Tins Reg
iment were entitled to the preference in
the call for a Regiment to rendezvous at
Lynchburg, Ya., and then to place such a
General over them as Bradley, was adding
insult to injury. Will this man Bradley
resign, or will he hang on to his position,
to the detriment and injury of a gallant
Regiment of men, who, we are well sat
isfied, retrard him with contempt and oblo
quy. Will the Military Board at Little
Hock have compassion on Col. Cleburpe’s
Regiment and place Bradley in some oth
er position—anywhere, so that this “bad
rubbish may be gotten rid of.”
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Removal of the Cafital.—The re
moval of the Southern Capital to Rich
mond seems to be generally conceded.—
The Montgomery Confederation of the
‘21st, in speaking of the subject, thus justi
fies the act:
Public necessity—a desire to do every
thing looking towards the expansion and
progression of a young, but great Confed
eracy, has prompted the distinguished and
patriotic men who compose our Congress
to take this step. While we regret it, we
certainly have no fault to find with those
who we know have been actuated by the
purest, the most patriotic, and the most
disinterested motives.
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Col. M. C. Galloway, the senior
editor of this paper, left the city several
days since, and ere this is doubtless in
Pensacola. M. W. Clusky, Esq., also
of this paper, is now in Lynchburg, Vir
ginia, attached to the Confederate forces,
as is also Mr. Geo. Pollard of this paper.
Frank Foster, our mailing alerk, has
been at Pensacola for two months past.—
The Avalanche office is not yet deserted.
There are several of “us” left who are on
ly waiting for actual hostilities to com
mence before we shoulder a musket.—
[Mi jutphis Avalanche, ‘21th
Des Arc Rangers—Flag Presentation.
On Tuesday last, this Cavalry company
numbering over one hundred men, left for
Little Rock, where they will be mustered
into service. The ladies'of Des Arc pre
pared a flag which was presented them
hy Miss Matt 13ethell in a neat and
well-timed address, which we give below.
A. W. McNeill, Esq., received the flag
on the part of the company. We will not
attempt a description of the scenes of part
ing on that occasion. This is the second
company that has left our town to engage
in the defence of the South and her rights.
We hope to be able, in a few days to pre
sent our readers with a full list of the
members of this company.
Hiss BethelFs Address.
Gentlemen :—Having been appointed to
present to the Cavalry company this flag, I
perform the task with emotions of pleasure,
while you go forth as brave soldiers in defence
of an injured and unsullied country. May
bright laurels be wreathed for each and every
one of you; and in the struggle which now
seems inevitable : Your mothers, your wives
and your sisters look to you for protection.
Guard well the sacred charge now committed
to your keeping ; we have no misgivings of the
future, for we have confidence in your valor
and honor, trusting in the God of rights, we
commit our cause and ourselves in your hands,
therefore, the ladies of Des Arc have prepar
ed for you this flag, in token of our confidence,
accept it and bear it with you wherever our
country’s honor may call her brave soldiers,
and when you gaze upon its folds, remember
the donors, that they will sympathize with you
in all of your hardships of war, when the wild
war steed shall neigh fiercest, then proudly
bear aloft this banner, let it inspire your hearts
and nerve your arms to manly deeds. Yes,
this occasion is both pleasing and sad, since
it seems every sentence uttered, every action
performed is the funeral knell of a once fair
and happy land. While the unhallowed con
test is being waged upon us, we cannot face
the honors of the battle field, but we can pre
sent to you a parting memento that our hearts
are with you, and when you are called to front
in scenes of bloodshed, courage and even death,
reflect upon the folds which are now thrown
to the breeze, aiui as they stream in beauty
and brightness above, let your hearts be in
spired in deeds of heroism and valor, forget
not the donors who will daily breathe in fer
vent prayer to the God of battle for your pro
tection and success. An infuriated unconsti
tutional party is trying to impose its outraged
cruelties upon us. This flag you will please ac
cept, and beneath it may you perform duties
which will wreathe your brows with wreathes
of gratitude and honor.
Onward ! our cause is just and right,
I.et every banner fly ;
We fear not threats of Northern might,
Their millions vve defy.
Yes, the gallant sons of Des Arc,
Are leaving their homes and wives
To protect our Southern rights,
They ’ll sacrifice their lives.
Uniform of the Confederate States Army.
The New Orleans Picayune of the 2>5th,
learns that the army regulations have
been issued for the uniform adopted by the
War Department of the Confederate States,
and are as follows :
The coat to be of cadet gray cloth, short
tunic, double-breasted, two rows of but
tons down the breast, two inches apart at
the waist, and widening toward the shoul
ders. Pantaloons of sky-blue cloth, made
full in the leg. The different corps of the
service to be distinguished by the color of
their trimmings—blue for infantry, red for
artillery, and yellow for cavalry. The
buttons to be of plain gilt, convex form,
three-quarters of an inch in diameter. In
the artillery corps, the buttons to be stamp
ed with the letter A.; and m infantry and
cavalry, the buttons \\ ill bear only the
number of the regiment.
For the General and the officers of his
staff the dress will be of dark blue cloth,
trimmed with gold; for the medical depart
ment, black cloth, with gold and velvet
trimming. All badges of distinction are
to be marked upon the sleeves and collars.
Badges of distinguished rank on the col
lar only. For a Brigadier General, three
large stars; for a Colonel, two large stars;
for a Lieutenant-Colonel, one large star;
for Major, one small star and a horizon
tal bar; for a Captain, three small stars;
for a first Lieutenant, two small stars ; for
a second Lieutenant, one small star.
For a General and staff officers the but
tons will be of bright gilt, convex, round
ed at the edge—a raised eagle at the cen
ter, surrounded by thirteen stars. Exte
rior diameter of large sized buttons, one
inch; of small size, half inch. For offi
cers of the corps of engineers the same
button is to be used, except that in the
place of the eagle and stars, there will be
a raised E in German text. For officers
of artillery, infantry, riflemen and cavalry,
the button will be a plain gilt convex, with
a large raised letter in the center—A for
artillery, I for infantry, etc. The exterior
diameter of large sized button, seven
eighths of an inch; small size, one-half
inch.
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^Tir* The Southern Congress has pass
ed a bill repealing all patents not owned
in whole or in part by citizens of the Con
federate States. Among others of tins
class is that for Morse’s electric telegraph.
Public Meeting at Brownsville.
At a meeting of the citizens of Prairie 1
county, at Brownsville, on Monday, May
27th, 1S61 ;
On motion, John W. Adams was called j
to the chair and J. C. Moiuull appointed
secretary.
R. S. Gantt, Esq., explained the object
of the meeting to be to take into consider
ation the action of tbe citizens of Pigeon
Roost township in hanging three negroes
and a white man, who had planned an in
surrection.
Also, the issuing of bonds by the Coun
ty Court of Prairie county, for military
purposes, was taken into consideration,
and it was suggested that bonds be issued
in sums of $50, in order that the means
may be more efficiently used.
On motion of R. S. Gantt, Esq., in was
Resolved, That the action of the citizens
of Pigeon Roost township in the investigation
of a contemplated servile insurrection in that
neighborhood, and the execution of the guilty
parties, is hereby fully approved, and that we,
the citizens of the county of Prairie, hereby
pledge ourselves to share the responsibility
of that action with the Vigilance Committee
at Hickory Plain, and to sustain them in that
action as far as in our power.
On motion, Resolved, That the issuing of
bonds by the County Court be reduced to $50,
instead of the sums heretofore designated.
On motion, Resolved, That the Commission
ers have the power through the County Court,
to raise the amount of interest on the bonds to
as high as 10 per cent.
On motion, Resolved, That the Prosecuting
Attorney be requested to enter a nolle pros, in
all cases of misdemeanor, where persons have
entered the military service of the Confeder
ate States, or the State of Arkansas.
After the above proceedings a call was
made for those who wished to take county
hnnfl« Tlit> mil ii'ss re.<?nnnded to bv the.
following gentlemen, who took the follow
ing amounts without interest.
B. F. Ford $500; Win. C. Hazen $500;
J. M. King $200 ; John Williams $200 ;
Sun Horne $100 ; A. J. Thomas $100;
Skillern & Mulherin $100 ; Skinner &
Robinson $100.
Dr. IV. B. Sullivan then announced
that he would be one of five to take $100
each, which was promptly responded to as
follows :
Dr. W. B. Sullivan $100; B. F. Ford
$100; Dr. Win. C. Hazen $100; John
W. Adams $100; J. G. Ford $100.
T. J Payne contributed a horse worth
$100. JOHN W. ADAMS,
President.
J. C. Morrill, Secretary.
[By * private letter from A. J. Thomas,
one of the Commissioners, dared yester
day, we learn that $1,500 of the bonds
have been taken.—Ed. Citizen.]
A letter from Norfolk, Va., says
that the wife of Commodore Pendergrast,
refuses to join her husband at Fortress
Monroe, and says she will never live
with him again. She is a Southern wo
man.
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The Confederate Government
have supplied Tennessee with 17,000
stand of arms. It is said that Lincoln
has determined to send arms to his friends
in East Tennessee, as he has to his friends
in Kentucky.
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The First Martyr and Hero.
The example of Jackson, the' proprie
or of the hotel at Alexandria, in slayi ng
the presumptuous invader, who huuled
down the flag of our Confederacy, is wor
itiv nf iIir ailmiration and imitation of all
true sons of the South. If it be true that
be was murdered by an Overwhelming
force of the enemy, his name and deed
should be held in grateful memory by eve
ry son of the South. Regarding the dan
ger—the inevitable penalty which such
an act involved—it was a display of hero
ism and self-sacrifice worthy of the noble
cause in whose behalf it was made, and
should confer immortal honor and renown
upon the name of the brave patriot.
The name, so renowned in our history, j
has received new lustre from this act of i
lofty devotion and sacrifice. In history it
must forever be associated with those im
mortal names
“That ware not horn to die,”
whose patriotic deeds and death have been
sung by poets, eulogized by historians, and ‘
consecrated to popular love and admira
tion in monumental marble. A suitable
recognition of his patriotic act, and an
ample provision for the family of the de- 1
ceased, are sacred duties of the Govern- 1
ment and people of the Confederate i
States. — [N. O. Delta. s
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The Price or Anns. — Sabres, with j
sheath and belt, cost from $7 to $10 each, j
according to quality. Cutlasses, such as .
are often used by artillery, cost $2. A s
breach-loading carbine costs $17. Sharpe’s 1
rifle, a most effective weapon, about the \
same. Revolvers, (navy revolvers are t
preferable to the army pattern) cost from i
$26 to $30 a pair. A six pound brass r
cannon, used in flying aruliery, costs [
$1000, and the gun wagon $300. Arm
strong’s twelve pound rifled cannon, (an c
English gun, of which many are now be- 1
ing imported) cost £112 6s. 8d., or about f
$060. A six horse caission, for artillery ! d
ammumUuu, costs $100. , t
DIXIE.
SOUTHRONS, HEAR YOUR COUNTRY CALL YOU !
BY CAPTAIN ALBERT PIKE.
Southrons, hear your country call you !
Up! lest worse than death befal you!
To arms! to arms ! to anus ! in Dixie!
Lo ! all the beacon fires are lighted,
Let all hearts be. now united !
To aims ! to arms ! to arms I in Dixie !
Advance the liag of Dixie !
Hurrah! hurrah !
For Dixie’s land we’ll take our stand,
And live or die for Dixie !
To arms ! to arms!
And conquer peace for Dixie !
Hear the northern thunders mutter !
Northern flags in the South wind flutter:
To arms, etc.
Send them back your fierce defiance 1
Stamp up">n the accurs’d alliance !
To arms, etc.
Advance the flag of Dixie! etc.
Fear no danger! Shun no labor !
Lift up riHe, pike and sabre !
To arms, etc.
Shoulder pressing close to shoulder,
Let the odds make each heart bolder !
To arms ! etc.
Advance the flag of Dixie ! etc.
How the South’s great heart rejoices,
At your cannon’s i inging voices;
To arms! etc.
For faith betrayed and pledges broken,
Wrongs inflicted, insults spoken !
To arms, etc.
Advance the flag of Dixie,etc.
Strong as lions, swift as eagles,
Back to their kennels hunt these beagles !
To arms! etc.
Cut the unequal bonds asunder !
Let them each other plunder 1
To arms! etc.
Advance the flag of Dixie, etc.
Swear upon your country’s altar,
Never to submit or falter,
To arms! etc.
Till the spoilers are defeated,
Till the Lord’s work is completed.
io aims: etc.
Halt not, till our Federation
Secures among earth’s powers its station !
To arms! etc.
Then at peace and crowned with glory,
To your children tell the story,
To arms! etc.
Advance the flag of Dixie ! etc.
If the loved one* weep in sadness,
Victory soon shall bring them gladness :
To arms! etc,
Exultant pride soon banish sorrow ;
Smile., chase tears away to-morrow ;
To arms ! etc.
Advance the flag of Dixip ! etc.
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Proclamation.
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE CONFEDERATE ST A IKS
When a people who recognize their in
dependence upon God, te-d themselves
surrounded dry peril and difficulty , it he
comes them to humble themselves under
the dispensation of Divine Providence, to
recognize IIis righteous government, to
acknowledge His goodness in Inin s past,
and supplicate Ilis merciful promotion ior
the future.
The manifest proof* of the Divine Bless
ing hitherto extended in the efforts of the
people of the Confederate Statesof Ameri
ca to maintain and perpetuate public liber
ty, individual tights and national inde
pendence, demand their devout and heart
ful gratitude. It becomes lBeni to give
public manifestation of this gratitude, and
of their dependence upon the Judge of’ all
the Earth, and to invoke tire continuance
of His favor. Knowing that none but a
just and righteous cause can gain the Di
vine favor, we would implore the Lord of
Hosts to guide and diiect our policy in the
paths of light, duty, justice and mercy, to
unite our hearts and our efforts for the de
fense of our doare*t rights; to strengthen
our weakness; crown our arms with suc
cess, and enable us to secure a speedy,
just and honorable peace.
To these end*, and in conformity with
the request of Congress, I invite the peo
-i ..r .i__ r_j__ c. . . .1 1
jut; tii urn vuiMuuuiuic uuuuo imu uu*
servance of a day of fasting and prayer,
by such religious services as may be suita
ble for the occasion, and I recommend
l’bursday, the 13th day of June next, for
that purpose; and that we may all on that
Jay. with one accord, join in humble and
reverential approach to Him, iu whose
nands we are invoking Him to inspire us
with a proper spirit and temper of heart
ind mind to bear our evils, to bless us
with His favor and protection, and to be
stow llis gracious benediction upon our
government and country.
(Signed,) JEFF. DAVIS.
By the President:
R. Toombs, Secretary of Slate.
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5tn Ordinance to Authorize the Levying
a Tax for Military and other
Purposes.
Be it Ordained by the People of the
date of Arkansas, in Convention Assem- 1
ded, That the county court of any county
n this State may levy and collect a tax on i
ill objects ol taxation for State purposes, !
or military defence, and such other pur- 1
>oses as they may deem necessary for the 1
trotection of their respective, counties;
Provided, That said Tax so assessed,
hall not, in any one year, exceed one
ourth of one per centum on the assessed
alue of said property, and that said coun
ies may appropriate the internal improve
ment fund, and all other funds of their !
espective counties, except the school fund, !
or the purposes aforesaid. i
Be it further ordained, That, when any 1
ounty court shall deem it expedient to J
■vy a tax or appropriate any county fund ]
or the purposes aforesaid, it shall be the t
uiy of such county court, or the judge
nereof, to direct the sheriff to notify each
justice, in writing, by personal service
by leaving a copy of such notice atl^
usual abode of such justice, that such ta^
will be levied and appropriation made
the next term of said court, and jf su^
justices do not attend, then the justices
that do attend may, by a vote of the niaiJ
ity, levy such tax and make such appioj,,.,
ations as aforesaid.
Be it further ordained, That this ^
nance be subject to repeal either in wliol,."
or m part, by legislative enactment.
Adopted May 13, 1861.
DIED :
In Des Arc. of Pneumonia, on the rnornin
of the 30th of May. Mr. Hknry Ukstwkk”
in the 38th year of his age.
The Fine Fast Freight and
Passenger Steamer,
A, W. QUARRIER,
IS OFFERED FOR SALE ON
THE A. W. Quarrier
stands A No. 1 in the In
surance olfices. has been newly furnished and
fitted up, and has two Marine Pumps to be
worked by steam or hand.
Site is a stern wheel boat, 160 feet long ami
28 feet wide, 3 high pressure boilers 30inches
long and 30 inches in diameter, 2 high pres
sure engines, with 16£ inches in diameter, with
-1 feet stroke. She also has all necessary
BUCKETS, jQXES, fa |
cornformablc to law. Hpt cabin is beautifully
furnished, having
27 STATE ROOMS,
Two Berths in each, and accommodations for
10 0 CA3IN PASSENGERS,
—and —
20 0 O JY DECK.
Ti;e A. W. Quarrier can carFy afrout :
....
FIVE HUNDRED TONS FBIIGHT,
and draws Eighteen Inches water light, and
Five and a half feet when loaded.
Also a new Fife Bout and Yawl, and every
thing else necessiny to a boat to be in gowl
running order. For further particulars ai
dless the undersigned at Clarendon, Arkaum
F. P. reDmwnb
May .31, 1861— tf. '
.VOTIVE.
\ | R. II. M. GROSVENOR and all others
1YJL concerned, are hereby notified, that mi
Saturday the 22nd day of June, 1681, I wiit
proceed to take tire depositions of witnesses
at the office of H. P. Vaughan. J. P., in the
Town of Des Arc. in Prairie county, in the
State of Arkur as, between the hours of eight
o’clock A. M., and six o’clock P. M. of said
day, to be read in evidence in my behalf befoie *
the land agent at Jacksonport, on the 29th day
of June 1 S»i ]. for aim to decide which has the :
legal right of pre-emption, you or I, to the |
east half of the «outh west quarter, #n<5 the
north half of the south east quarter of sectiun
nine (9) in Township four (4) north of the ^
base line, in range live (;>) west <>f the fifth
principal meridian, at which time and place
you can appear ami cross examine my wilness- u
es if you see proper, and at the same l ime ant
place produce your own witness, if you wist, r
allowing me to cross-examine them.
Given under my hand,
JAMES M. COX. 8
May 2'J 1861. Tri-Weekly 3t. |
NOTICE.
J OHN H. FISHER, and all other persons 1
that can set up any claim to the N. E.p
af the S. W. ' and the N. W. ' of the S. E. J
of Sec. 22, T, 5 N. R. 3 W, that 1 shall pro-1
ceed to take the depositions of certain vvitne*
ses, before Henry Linthecum, J. P. of lticn
land Township, St. Francis county, Aikansas,1
at tile Ebenezer Church in said Township,0®
he 18th day of June 1861, to he read as <*i!'.
lence before the land agent at Jacksonport, on
-he 1st. day of July 1801, to enable him to
aide who has a legal right of pre-emption to
mid land, at which time and jdace you can ®
present and cross-examine said witnesses
Given under my hand, J. W. MORR'"*
May 30, w. 3t. |
N OTICE. j
110 ALL persons in any manner inter* 1
ested in the estate of Martha T. Shufotg
leceased, take notice: that the undersigned ® ■
idministrator of the estate of Martha T. g
ord, deceased, will apply to the Honor# ^ g
ihobate Court of Prairie County, Arkans®-: .
it the July Term tliereof, which will be |
pm and held at the Court House in said co®
y, on the second Monday in July, A- D- j
or an order to sell the following descri .
ands, belonging to said estate, viz: S.11' |
.V. ’ of See. 29, T. 4, N. R„ 0 W.
GEORGE TRAVIS, Adrnr.
May 30 Ira. _. |
NOTICE
[S hereby given to all whom it may c.0,,cC.r' f
that 1, Samuel Kennedy, as Administr® . |
it' the estate of John Kennedy, deceased, |
ipply to the next Probate Court, to be bo j( |
it Brawnsville, Prairie county, Arkans*^, |
he July term thereof, 1801, for an order to> j |
lie following land, to wit: The north ha g
he northeast quarter of section twenty-'*1 ^ |
n township four north, range six west. g
onging to the estate of the said John Ken
o pay the debts of said estate.
SAMUEL KENNEDY., §J
Adui’r of J. C. Kennedy, ».lcV -
May 1. 4801— 6w