January 2, 1862

General Albert Pike, having returned to his headquarters in the Creek Nation, issued a proclamation calling for the enlistment in Arkansas of two regiments of infantry and two companies of artillery for service "in the Indian country and elsewhere."  (General Pike had established his headquarters at an army camp in the Creek country which he called Fort McCulloch, situated on Bluff river, a few miles east of old Fort Washita.

January 6, 1862

At a city election in Little Rock the following officers were elected: William E. Ashley, mayor; Henry Griffiths, constable; A.J. Smith recorder; John C. Peay and George W. Hardy, city justices of the peace; James A. Henry, S.H. Tucker, George C. Watkins, C.P. Bertrand, William B. Wait, Louis George, John Robins, and S.H. Hempstead, aldermen.

January 16, 1862

A list of the general officers in the service of the Confederacy was made public, which showed Arkansas as having four brigadier generals: Thomas C. Hindman, Patrick R. Cleburne, Albert Pike and Thompson Flournoy.  (Thompson B. Flournoy of Desha county had represented his county in the House in the General Assembly in 1848 and in 1850.  In 1850 he was elected speaker.)

January 20, 1862

The Confederate Circuit Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas was convened with Judge Reno presiding.  The Grand Jury was composed of the following citizens: Creed Taylor, foreman; Michael Bozeman, Daniel Morrison, W.H. Preston, B.W.M. Warren, W.A. Sample, Israel M. Moore, John W. Adams, Michael Beshoars, William Johnson, John W. Rison, Hilliard W. Hays, Granville Whittington, John Bradshaw, William E. Ashley, and William V. Hutt.  Among the cases which were set for trial were those of certain persons arrested in north Arkansas and charged with treason.   They were accused of being members of a "peace society."  Fifteen of the accused were held at the state penitentiary at Little Rock.  Most of the men under arrest were from Searcy county.

January 26, 1862

The Memphis and Little Rock railroad was completed from DeValls Bluff, on White river, to Little Rock.  William E. Woodruff Sr., founder of the Arkansas Gazette, was given the honor of driving the last spike, at the ceremonies which were held at Little Rock to celebrate the completion of the road.  Trains were immediately put into operation between Little Rock and DeVall's Bluff.  At DeVall's Bluff, the trains were met by the steamer Charm, which was operated on the White river by the Hanger, Rapley, & Gaines Stage Line.  (It appears that there was, in the beginning, only one train a day in operation between Little Rock and DeVall's Bluff.  The terminus of the road at Little Rock was on the north side of the river, opposite "the Little Rock," the rock from which the city took its name.  The first division of the road, the 39 miles between Hopefield and Madison, on St. Francis River, was promised for completion at an early date.

January 27, 1862

The courthouse of Scott county, located at Trouble Hill, was destroyed by fire.  The building was a new one and its destruction was considered to be a great loss to the county, especially because all of the country records were burned.

January 29, 1862

March 1, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette

Memphis and Arkansas River

Confederate States Mail Line

Will be composed of the following new and elegant steamers this season to wit:

Frederic Notrebe, - E.L. Haynes, Master,

Chester Ashley, - Reese Pritchard, Master

Little Rock - Jenks Brown, Master

The above mentioned boats will take their places on the first rise in the Arkansas River, leaving Little Rock on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 10 p.m.; leaving Memphis Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 5 p.m.; and leave Napoleon for Little Rock on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Until a rise in the river, the mails will be carried in stages from Little Rock to Napoleon, according to the above schedule.

Jno. D. Adams, Proprietor

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Maj. W.L. Cabell, Gen. Van Dorn’s Chief Quartermaster is here, pushing forward all armed men to Jacksonport.

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The Latest by Telegraph – Friday Noon, Columbus, Ky., and Pocahontas, in this State, are both threatened.  Attention is directed to Gen. Van Dorn’s special order for all armed companies to proceed, forthwith to Jacksonport.  Let every man who can shoulder a gun, go at once, to the call of his country.

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Death of Lt. Col. Jas. B. Johnson – The telegraph announces the sad intelligence of the death of Lt. Col. Jas. B. Johnson, on the 23d ult.  The deceased was a native of this place, had served in the State Legislature, and occupied a prominent position before the public.  Soon after the commencement of hostilities he raised a company for the war, and was subsequently promoted, first to the command of Major, and then to that of Lt. Colonel.  His death is deeply deplored, and will be mourned in the sad hearts of a wife, a mother, a sister, brother, and numerous relatives and friends.  The following is from the True Democrat:

On Tuesday, the following dispatch was received by the editor of this paper:

“Murfreesboro, Feb. 24, 1862.

To R.H. Johnson –

By rail road accident near this place yesterday, your brother James was killed – Tom returning home with the remains to-morrow.

H.C. Newton”

The whole soul of the deceased was in this war, and it was his often expressed desire, that if death came to him in this great struggle for independence, it might come when facing the fire and leading the brave men, who lived him to battle.  This has been denied him, but he died in the service of his country, with shield and buckler on.  Ready at all times to make any sacrifices for the holy cause; he organized a company, was elected a captain, and thus from the ranks rose to the position he held at his death.  He was a noble, brave and enthusiastic man.  His frankness and chivalry made him a favorite with the army.  May God soften this blow to his afflicted family.

The writer has not the heart now to comment further upon the sad news.

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Those who don’t want to go – By reference to Gen. Van Dorn’s call for soldiers and his subsequently published explanation of it, it will be seen that he desires only infantry and artillery – having already more than a proportionate supply of mounted men.  While the masses are patriotic and ready and willing to respond to the call of their country, there are certain leaders who don’t want to go, and yet are anxious to keep up appearances, by making an apparent patriotic effort, which, instead of aiding, actually throws obstacles in the way of soldiers going to the armies of Gen. Van Dorn, Gen. McCulloch, or Gen. Pike, when the country needs the services of every man capable of carrying a gun.

When we see a man, then, laboring to raise a Cavalry command, when no Cavalry are wanted and none will be received, we are warranted in say that man don’t want to go!

When we see a man pretending to raise soldiers for any other command than that of Gen Van Dorn (embracing also the commands of Gens. McCullouch and Pike) who needs and is entitled to the services of every soldier in his military department to repel threatened invasion, we are warranted in say that man don’t want to go!

When we see a man pretending to raise soldiers, and yet, by his acts, laboring to defeat an part of Gen. Van Dorn’s plans for raising an army, by working in opposition to any of his orders, we are warranted in say that man don’t want to go!!!!

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Little Rock, Ark. February 28, 1862

[Special Orders]

All armed companies that have been mustered into service will repair at once to Jacksonport.

The enemy is now threatening Pocahontas – then march without delay.  Let each company take with them two wagons and provisions sufficient to subsist them to Jacksonport.

By order of Gen. Van Dorn,

There are about eighty Texans at St. John’s College hospital, part are of Col. Maxey’s bat., most are of Col. Locke’s regiment.  They are doing well.  Dr. Kirkwood is in charge of the hospital.

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Maj. W.S. Pemberton, of the Confederate Commissary Department, arrived in this city, from Richmond, on Monday last.

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Capt. Thomas W. Newton, who came home in charge of the body of Col. Jas. B. Johnson, will return to the army tomorrow.  Any letters given to him will be delivered to our soldiers serving in his part of the army.

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For The War – Capt. Franklin’s Volunteer Artillery Company, which was raised for twelve months service, has volunteered for the war.  When equipped it will be one of the finest companies in the service.

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Hotels Well Defended – About 11 o’clock the other night we stepped into the office of the Anthony House, and found five gentlemen, the sum total of the sojourners present.  On enquiry we ascertained the fact that four of them are Colonels, and one a Captain in the Missouri army.  We took a good look at the Captain, for Missouri officers of so low a grade are scarce hereabouts.  Besides these, we knew of two other Missouri Colonels in the house at the time.  As far as Missouri officers go, our hotels are well defended.  Now the Gen. Van Dorn is calling on our State authorities for troops, would it not be a good idea to raise a regiment of Missouri Colonels for his army?  A few Arkansas Generals might be thrown in for good count and a company of thirty days men might be raised from the furloughed officers of our own army.  This regiment is warranted not to get hurt, for it will not march until after all battles are fought.

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April 6, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette

It has been suggested to us that the Ladies throughout the State could render a great service to the cause in which we are now engaged, by forwarding to this place for the use of the Hospitals here established, such articles as may be of service to the sick, for instance: Hospital shirts, drawers, towels, sheets, pillows, pillow-cases, and any and all other things which might be useful, and which with very little trouble could be made up in the shortest period of time.

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Lieut. Sweeten of the 1^st Arks. Regiment, who came in by the cars on Wednesday evening, has our thanks for a large package of papers, containing dates up to the evening of the 31^st ult.

Capt. Woodruff, of the Weaver Artillery, will receive about twenty-five good men, to fill his company up to 150.  Young and able bodied men who desire to get into a good company, couldn’t have a better opportunity.  The Government will give all recruits transportation from this city to the company’s camp, wherever that may be.

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Accoutrements Wanted

Bids will be received by the undersigned, until the 15^th day of April, 1862, for furnishing at the Little Rock Arsenal, six thousand sets of Infantry accoutrements.  Each set to consist of one cartridge box and belt, one cap pouch, waist belt and bayonet scabbard.

Bids for a less number than 500 sets will not be received, and each bid must state the price per set.

Approved security will be required for the faithful performance of the contract.

S.C. Faulkner

M.S.K. Ord. Comdg.

C.S.S. Arsenal

Little Rock, March 24, 1862

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Recruits Wanted for the War

Fifty Able Bodied Men are wanted to fill up the ranks of a Heavy Artillery Company in charge of a battery of Rifled Guns, at present, stationed at Madrid Bend, on the Mississippi River.  Uniforms, subsistence and transportation will be furnished to all disposed to join.  A bounty of FIFTY DOLLARS will be paid upon their arrival at the above post.

Men of Arkansas, your country calls for your aid in this her hour of need.  Enlist at once, and assist in driving back the invader from your soil.  If you do not come forward at once, your firesides will soon become desolated and your rich and happy country a desert.

Apply to W.P. Parks

1^st Lieut., Arkansas Battery

Little Rock, March 27, 1862

April 12, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette

We had the pleasure this week of meeting Lt. Jno. G. Fletcher, of the Capital Guards.  He was sent home on the recruiting service, contrary to his wishes, and left immediately for his command, on hearing of the commencement of active operations. 

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From the best and most reliable information we have, it is supposed the Federal forces occupy Pocahontas to the amount of some five thousand.

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We are gratified to learn that the Hon. A.H. Carrigan, of Hempstead county, who was a Lieut. In one of the companies organized in that county, was elected Lieut. Colonel of the companies organized in that county, was elected Lieut. Colonel of the twelve-months Regiment lately organized on White River.

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The ladies have been earnest in their labors at each and all of the hospitals in the city, and to their efforts may be traces much of the good that is being done, and the sufferings which they have alleviated has been immense.  The reward of the blessed shall certainly be their compensation.

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The only information we have relative to the late battle of Shiloh, will be found under our telegraphic head.  Enough is known to leave no doubt that the Southern arms have again been victorious.  The battle was probably the hardest fought of the war, and both armies have suffered severely.  Anxious hearts are awaiting in suspense the details, which shall tells us who among the noble land has fallen – what lives have been offered up on the altar of their suffering country.

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A report is in the city that a dispatch has been received from Col. Fagan, stating that the loss of his regiment at the late battle was 210 killed, wounded and missing.  Lt. Col. Thompson was mortally wounded, and the Major the regiment killed.

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The Capital Guards, one of the companies from this place lost only one man – Mr. John Streak, killed.

June 28, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette

The federals have evacuated Indian Bat, St. Charles, and the whole of the lower White River, and gone in the direction of Memphis.  Gen. Curtis has, as we understand, left Batesville, crossed Black, on the other side of White River, and is, we think, working his way towards Cache bridge, with the view of getting on Crowley’s ridge, and reaching the Mississippi.

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Death of S.H. Hempstead – On Wednesday evening, the 25^th inst., Gen. S.H. Hempstead died at his residence in this city.  He has been a citizen of Arkansas since 1836, has occupied a prominent position as a lawyer, and enjoyed a high character for professional probity.  He leaves a large family and many friends to mourn his loss. 

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Gen. Sterling Price – The friends of this distinguished General always give out what he is going to do.  They now say that he has gone to Richmond to demand a transfer to this side of the river, that he may be put in command of the Trans-Mississippi Department, and that, if the President fail to comply with his demands, he will tender his resignation.  This report is made plausible by the fact, announced in the Mobile papers, that the General exhibited himself in that city a few days since, then on his way to Richmond as we suppose.

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For our own part, and in behalf of all who desire that order and discipline in our army which is necessary to protect the lives and property of our citizens and the army itself from destruction, we protest, most solemnly, against Gen. Price being transferred to this department.  His want of qualification as a disciplinarian and his lawless cortege of loose unorganized stragglers would make him a scourge to our people.

If it be the policy of the Government to send another General West, the people have a right to demand that he be soldier enough to discipline, as well as to lead the army under his command to battle.

 While we think, under Gen. Beauregard, and restrained by the iron discipline of Gen. Bragg, that Gen. Price can be made very serviceable to our needs, we honestly entertain, and freely express the opinion, that nothing except Federal invasion or subjugation, could be more calamitous to our people than sending Gen. P. to command our army among them.  Therefore we hope, if he put himself before the cause, ask that the government swerve from its policy to serve his interest or convenience, and demand a transfer to this side of the Mississippi as the condition of his remaining in the army, that the President may accept his resignation at once.

What Will Be Done With The Prisoners?

On the supposition that the defeat of Gen. McClellan and the capture of an immense number of Federal prisoners is a fact not to be controverted, there has been some speculation as to the disposition to be made of the prisoners on and after all of ours have been exchanged for and released.  Some suggest that, to save the response of feeding and the trouble of guarding them, they be put upon their parole, bound not to bear arms until exchanged, and sent home.  Me think that our authorities ought to require the release of our citizens, not belonging to the army, who have been captured and imprisoned, by the Lincoln government, for being friendly and true to the South.   Another gentleman suggests that all of the officers, and the best of the soldiers, be held as hostages and never released until the Yankees return all of the negroes they have stolen from our people.  This last is a capital suggestion.

August 2, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette

Meeting of the Ladies’ Soldiers’ Aid Association – There will be a meeting of the Ladies’ Soldiers Aid Association, at the Hall of James Confectionery, on Monday morning next at nine o’clock.

August 20, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette

General Albert Pike arrived at this place the latter part of last week.

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Servant Wanted

Major John Henry Brown, Chief of Gen. McCulloch’s staff, is desirous of hiring a good servant to go with him in the Army.  Address him at Austin, or enquire at this office.

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Fine Residence for Sale for Confederate Money

THE FINE HOUSE, on the corner Southwest of Gen. Pike’s, formerly owned by Peter Hanger, Esq., and now the residence of Mrs. Wright is offered for sale for Confederate Money. 

The grounds belonging to this place, and to be sold with it, consist of six lots – the East half of the block upon which the main house is built – and three lots across the street, on the adjoining block eastward, on which are Stables, &c. 

This is among the largest, best improved and finished, finest, and most desirable residence in the State. 

For particulars apply to Peter Hanger, at Little Rock, or at Hot Springs, to the undersigned.   

Wm. H. Gaines

September 27, 1862

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Fine Residence for Sale for Confederate Money – A rare chance is offered to any person having a surplus of Confederate money, and desirous of purchasing one of the finest residences in Little Rock or the State.  See advertisement of Maj. Wm. H. Gaines of Hot Springs.

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[No. 21]

Headquarters Trans – Miss District

Little Rock, July 7, 1862 

The following information is published for the use of the Army of the Trans-Mississippi District: 

1^st. All persons who voluntarily entered the army of the Confederate States, for three years or during the war, whether 18 or over 35 years of age, will be held to their contract, for that length of time, unless they are discharged under some special order to be given hereafter. 

2d. All enlisted men who volunteers for less than three years or the war, that were in the Army of the Confederate States on the 16^th  day of April 1862, over 18, and under 35 years of age, are held in the service under the provisions of the conscript law, for three years or during the war, and will be held until otherwise directed by the Secretary of War.

By command of Major Gen. Hindman

R.C. Newton, Colonel and Chief of Staff

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General Orders No. 20

Headquarters Trans-Mississippi Dist.

Little Rock, Ark. July 7, 1862 

1. The organization of Partisan Rangers in this District, under any authority whatever, is prohibited; and those now organized are hereby declared to be Mounted Infantry, and subject to be dismounted whenever it is deemed expedient.  This order does not relate to “Independent Companies,” formed under General Orders No. 17.

3. Persons heretofore authorized to raise Battalions and Regiments in the State of Missouri, must complete the organization of the same and report within thirty (30) days from this day, or their authority will be considered as annulled.

By command of Maj. Gen. Hindman.

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Gov. Rector’s Organ – The paper in the interest of Gov. Rector at this place, gives information to the enemy, by publishing the number of Confederate troops on the Prairie; and we are informed that the Ouachita Herald (which seems to be published for private circulation) condemns Gen. Hindman for burning cotton to prevent it falling into the hands of the enemy.

The people of Arkansas can judge, from such demonstrations, of the men, who, in the name of patriotism call on them to vote for Gov. Rector.

Gov. Rector attempts to excuse himself for calling out the Militia, by saying that he could not control the seasons nor prevented soldiers from dying. Nobody said he could. Yet that does not excuse him for calling farmers from their work at the season of preparing for crops, when every day was worth a week and killing men by exposing them to the severe weather, when no good did or could come of it to the army or the country. The only advantage to any one was to Gen. Holt and certain of the Governor’s kin and friends, who, by the process, were billeted upon the State at high salaries for doing nothing. If by a wicked miracle, the Governor should be re-elected, he has got his friend, Gen .Holt released from conscription, and the people, may look out for more militia musters, about next corn-planting time.

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Bread for the Army – We have seen the Army Bakery here in operation and the bread is of superior quality. It was established, and has been carried on, under the direction of Dr. Taylor, who has voluntarily given his attention to this matter, besides attending to his duties in the army so effectually as the preparation of good bread for the soldiers; for the greatest amount of disease among them is produced by eating bread which is not well prepared and cooked

In connection with the subject of bread for the army, we would suggest that the health of the soldiers might be greatly preserved, and the lives of many of them saved, by the preparation of portable bake ovens (portable like forges) for the army. Besides preserving the health of the army, there would a saving to the government of a quarter of a pound of flour a day for every soldier.

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To Carpenters
Office Chief Commissary
Trans – Mississippi Dept.
Little Rock, September 27, 1862

Sealed Proposals will be received at this office, until Monday, the 6th day of October A.D. 1862, for making TWO THOUSAND BOXES for packing Hard Bread.

The Boxes are to be two feet long, 1 foot 6 inches wide and 1 foot 5 ½ inches deep, in the clear, and to be made of similar to a specimen which may be seen at the office of the Post Commissary.

I will furnish lumber and part of the nails for which the contractor will pay cost prices.

The boxes must be delivered at the rate of 5 per cent per day, of the contract, and bills will be received for five hundred boxes.

Bond with approved security will be required.
John C. Palmer, Maj. And Chief Commissary
October 4, 1862
 

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Clothing the Soldiers – As far as we have been able to learn, the call of Gen. Holmes on the people for clothing, blankets, and other things necessary to the comfort of the army, has been and is being well and promptly responded to by all – especially the women of the country.

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Published orders have been issued from Richmond prohibiting the substitution of boys under eighteen years of age, for Conscripts. This is as it should be. If we are to have a long war the boys are the hope and the dependence of the country, and the best care should be take of them until they develop and grow into hardy manhood. We understand that President Davis said the sending of our boys to the army, was like sending seed corn to mill.
 

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Capt. Wm. E. Woodruff, jr., of the Weaver Artillery, of this city, has been appointed, by the Secretary of War, to be Major of Artillery, to date from the 17th April 1862, with orders to report to Gen. A. Pike, as Chief of Artillery.
 

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Brigadier Generals – The President has appointed the Brigadier Generals Jas. F. Fagan of Arkansas; Col. F.A. Shouple of Florida and Maj. Wm. Steele, now of a Texas regiment but late of the old army. All of these appointments are doubtless good. We have been urging the appointment of Col. Fagan for a long time, on account of his fitness for the place, as well as his early, continued, and devoted service in the country. Gens. Shoule and Steele are both graduates of West Point and both stand high in their profession. They will probably all be assigned duty on this side of the Mississippi.

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Col. Scurry, of Texas, has been appointed a Brigadier General, and those who know him, say that his is a good appointment.

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Died – May 1, 1862, at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Ill., George W. Elliott of Camden, Ark. He entered the Confederate service on the 24th of July 1861; received his appointment of Orderly Sergeant of his Company and fearlessly performed every duty of his office. He was loved and respected by all who knew him; kind in disposition and generous to heart. His clear ringing voice is hushed in silence and his manly form sleeps in death. The reveille may bust, but it disturbs not his slumber – no sound will awake him again. Brave, noble boy! Long will your spirit cling fondly around our hearts, and remind us of happy days gone by. He sleeps in an honored grave far away from his home and friends. He has proven himself a soldier, and died for his country. A rich legacy to his bereaved family and a monument to his memory.
 

October 25, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette

Casualties at Corinth – Up to this time we have heard but little of the casualties at Corinth. Capt. W.N. Parish (escaped since) and Lieut. Walker of this place, are both reported as wounded and prisoners. Capts. Flether and McNally, of Pine Bluff, are wounded. Lt. Col. Fletcher, of this county, is seriously wounded, Col. Henry Johnson and Major Jones, of Hempstead county were killed – both gallant soldiers and good men. Colonel Jno. N. Daly, of Camden, is reported as mortally wounded. He is one of the first and best men in the State. Our attention has been called to the fact that we mentioned col. Matheny as commanding a regiment, when Col. Cravens name should have appeared. Our list of Colonels in Gen. Cabell’s brigade was furnished by a gentleman who belonged to it. We take the opportunity of making the correction.

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Counterfeiting – A regular business in the North. – Not many days since we saw a New York Herald, in which counterfeit Confederate notes were advertised for sale. Now we have before to us a St. Louis Democrat containing a similar advertisement. This bespeaks a deplorably disgraceful condition of public morals at the North, where so many seem to rejoice in making themselves publicly known as criminals. To protect our brave people, prompt and stringent measures should be adopted for the punishment of all persons dealing in counterfeit money – not exempting the prisoners of the enemy.

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Office Chief Commissary
Trans – Miss. Department
Little Rock, October 20, 1862

It has been found that the price put upon the articles of Salt, by the tariff of the 1st inst., is insufficient to remunerate the persons engaged in its manufacture, and that the expenses incident thereto will be largely increased during the rainy season: The Major General Commanding has thought proper to raise the price to TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS, per bushel. Any violations of this order will be strictly visited.

By command of Maj. Gen. Holmes
John C. Palmer, Maj and Chief Commissary.
October 25, 1862
 

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Wanted at the Hospital
6 GOOD MILCH COWS, for which a liberal price will be paid.
C.M. Taylor, Post Surgeon
Little Rock, October 18, 1862
 

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Office Chief Commissary
Trans-Mississippi Department
Little Rock, October 4, 1862

Salt will hereafter be sold to citizens, from the government works, in charge of Maj. C.P. King, C.S. at the price of two dollars and fifty cents per bushel, of 50 lbs. Persons paying for the same in subsistence stores will have the preference.

The following tariff of prices is adopted for the government of officers and agents for this department and will govern in the sale of Salt, for subsistence:

Corn, per bushel, $1.00
Corn Meal, per bushel, $1.25
Pork, per lb, net $10
Bacon, per lb .25
Wheat per bushel, $1.50
Rye, per bushel, $1.25
Flour, per lb $8
Lard, per lb .25
Dried Peaches, bushel $2.00
Dried Apples $1.50
Sweet Potatoes $1.00
Peas $1.50
Persons desiring to exhange any of the above articles for salt, can deliver the same at Little Rock or Arkadelphia, and obtain certificates which will entitle them to salt.

By order of Maj. Gen’l Holmes
John C. Palmer, Maj and Chief Commissary
October 11, 1862
 

November 22, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette

Gen. Villepigue, died of Pneumonia, at Port Hudson, on the 8th inst.

The store-room of the Beebe house, now occupied by the families of Gen. Hindman and Major Palmer, took fire, probably owing to the carelessness of the servants, on Friday night last, the 14th inst. The room was destroyed, but the exertions of the citizens and firemen saved a considerable quantity of Bacon, Flour, Coffee, and other articles therein deposited.

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Camp Rodgers, Miss. November 7th, 1862.
I hereby detail Captain W.S. Haven and Sergeant Stuckey, to go to the State of Arkansas to procure winter clothing and such other articles of bedding as can be had, having lost nearly all of our bedding and clothing on the retreat from Corinth – we are left nearly destitute of comfortable clothing for the winter. I hope our friends at home will send us articles as they can conveniently spare. Clothing from Hempstead county can be deposited at Washington for transportation. From Hot Spring at Rockport. From Perry and Pulaski at the store of Jacob Hawkins, in Little Rock by the 30th November.

James H. Fletcher, Lt. Col.
Comd’g 20th Ark. Reg’t. of Infantry, Holly Springs.

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Wood! Wood!
I wish to purchase 100 cords of Wood, for which the highest market price will be paid. Apply at the Theatre building on Main Street
Chas. N. Roberts, Capt. and Post Commissary
 

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Hay! Hay!
I wish to purchase 100 tons of hay, for which the highest market price will be paid. Apply at the old Theatre building on Main Street.
Chas N. Roberts, Capt. and Post Commissary
November 15, 1862
True Democrat copy.
 

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Wood for the Poor! Wood for the Poor!!
The undersigned wishes to buy from one to two hundred cords of wood for the poor, to be delivered, during the winter, as he may direct. Any one having wood to sell, would do good by supplying a part of this contract. Persons destitute of wood and unable to pay for it, must make application for relief, so that their wants may be supplied as far as possible.

Thos. R. Welch

December 6, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette

Early in the week, a statement went the rounds that General Hill’s Division of Lee’s Army, had cut off the wagon train of Hooker, of the Federal Army, capturing about a million dollars worth of property.  Whether true or not, we cannot say, as papers received have no confirmation of it. 

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The dispatches, which we publish to-day from the Appeal of the 25^th, contain the latest information which we have from the armies beyond the Mississippi.

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The True Democrat of Wednesday stated that the Federal army 20,000 to 40,000 strong, was advancing on Fort Smith.  We have heard rumors of a skirmish at or near Cane Hill, in Washington county, on Friday last, but have seen nor heard of any confirmation of them.

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Two gentlemen down from Van Buren county, on Thursday stated that about 1500 Federals came to Yellville last week, and burned that place. Captain Shaw, Provost Marshal of Searcy county, made a reconnaissance with his company, and discovering 2002 men belonging to the part, charged upon them, killing and wounding seventy-five.  Capt. Shaw was severely wounded in the encounter.

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Notice

All persons belonging to Company H., 18^th Regiment Arkansas Volunteers, that are absent, on parole or otherwise, are hereby notified to report themselves without delay to their company, at Port Hudson, la., or they will be treated as deserters.

 William N. Parish, Capt.

Co. H., 18^th Reg’t. Ark. Vols.

December 6, 1862

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A gentleman, who has lately been at Helena, informs us that there are now at that point about 5000 Federals, all of whom are tired of the war, and would be highly pleased to go home.

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The Vicksburg Whig of the 3d states that Grant’s Federal cavalry had come down within three miles of Grenada, and had torn up the railroad, destroying communication between that place and Vicksburg, but had retired, and that the road was again in complete repair.
 

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The troops from Helena, some ten or twelve thousand strong, under Gen. Hovey, which some two weeks ago made a raid into Mississippi by Friar’s Point, have again returned to Helena.
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The Salt-works in the vicinity of Vermillion Bay, La., have been abandoned.
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The U.S. Government Military Tent Manufactory in Cincinnati, turned out in the five days ending the 22d November, ult., an aggregate of 1,062 bell tents, 684 wall tents and flies, 350 common tents, and 61 hospital tents.

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Major John Pope is to succeed Gen. Curtis in the command of the Department of the West headquarters at St. Louis.

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An effort is now being made in this city, by the charitable ladies, to procure a sufficient sum by subscription, to furnish the poor with salt.

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Conscript Exemption Blanks
The undersigned, having been furnished with the necessary FORMS and INSTRUCTIONS is now prepared to furnish all persons of the following named trades and business, with PRINTED BLANKS, of the required oath, to-wit: Physicians, Tanners, Blacksmiths, Wagon-Makers, Millers, and their Overseers, Shoemakers, Millwrights, Stockraisers, &c. &c.

Upon the reception of ($5) five dollars in Confederate, or any good State money, with a statement of the business or profession of the person to apply the necessary blank form and instructions will be forwarded.

Address,
W. Woolford (Box 129)
Little Rock, Ark.

Will also furnish persons in Texas and Louisiana on proper application and statement of the business engaged in.

N.B. – This law does not apply to persons who were enlisted prior to the 11th October, 1862. Office, for the present, in True Democrat buildings.
Little Rock, December 11, 1862

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“Notice to Conscripts.”
The undersigned, Enrolling Officer for the county of Pulaski, hereby notifies all white male residents of said county, between the ages of 18 and 40, not already in the military service of the Confederate States to rendezvous, for enrollment, at the City of Little Rock in said County, on the 27th day of December, A.D. 1862, on or before which day, every such person, claiming to be exempt from conscription, under the act of Congress in that behalf, must prepare and file with me, his affidavit claiming and showing such exemption.

Under the instruction of the War Department, all the laws and regulations applicable to deserters, and to be applied to such conscripts as fail to repair to the place of rendezvous for enrollment, or who shall desert after enrollment.

R.A. Watkins, Jr. Capt.
and Enrolling Officer for Pulaski co., Ark.
Little Rock, December 13, 1862

All male white persons, residents of the county of Pulaski, Arkansas, between the ages of 18 and 40, claiming certificates of disability from military service, under the Conscription Act, are hereby notified, to appear at my office, in the city of Little Rock, Arkansas, on or before the 27th day of December 1862, for examination.

Wm. M. Lawrence, Surgeon
P.A. U.S. and Medical Examiner
 

December 20, 1862 - Arkansas Gazette

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Office Chief Artillery, 2d Division
H.Q. Camp on Lewis Creek, Dec. 9, 1862

The following report exhibits a correct list of the killed, wounded, and missing of the Artillery, belonging to this command (in the battle at Prairie Grove, Sunday December 7, 1862,) viz:

Capt. West’s Battery – Killed – 1st Serg’t John B. Whitsitt, Corporal H.T. Boatright; private Peter Gallagher

Wounded – Privates Thomas J. Lane, left arm off; R.J. Irvin, slightly in face; Charles Clifton, slightly in leg and head.

Missing – Private Albert Brooke

Capt. Blockner’s Battery – Killed Privates J. Leach and Coun.

Wounded – Corporal A. Choate, arm off; privates, H.J. Cox, right arm off; M.D. Dunoway, left hip; L.Heilborn, left foot; James Keel, in chest; Tyre, left hand off; Musician, Saul Catterina, wound not known; Private, Martin, by fall of a horse; Alex McCormas, left arm off; S.E. Clary, left arm; Harday Tucker, in the breast.

Missing – Corporal Ogden Bryant; Privates, Patrick Cairn, David Cheatham, Peter Kirkpatrick, James Gibbons, Larry Gallagher, Patrick Grady; Hogan, E. W. Johnson, Sanders, Daniel Wilson.

Capt. Marshall’s Battery – None killed, wounded, or missing.

W.E. Woodruff, jr. Major
and Chief of Artillery, 2d Division

In a note accompanying the Report, Maj. Woodruff says that the official Report of the losses in General Shoup’s Division was 721 killed, wounded, and missing; Fagan’s brigade suffered most. The killed on field only 81, about 400 wounded, remainder missing. Dr. Keller told him that the Hospital subjects numbered about 250 of the wounded – residue being slightly injured. In McRae’s brigade the killed numbered only about 26.

Col. Pleasants had one of his legs broken – was doing well. Col. Polk, of Hawthorn’s regiment was mortally wounded and since dead. Col. Young, of Jackson county, was killed.

Three of Capt. Blocker’s guns were temporarily captured by the enemy, but were soon recaptured by a most gallant charge of Hawthorne’s regiment, who, at the same time, took a stand of colors. We learn, from another source, that in this charge, no less than 157 of the enemy were left dead on the field.

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Obituary – James N. Lewis was killed at the battle of Richmond, Ky, August 30th, 1862 in the twenty-first year of his age. He volunteered in Capt. M.G. Galloway’s company in May 1861. He fought through the battles of Oak Hill and Elk Horn. In the former he received a severe wound, but as soon as he recovered he rejoined the army again. After the battle of Elk Horn, he was removed east of the Mississippi River and then to Ky.
 

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Headquarters Trans-Mississippi Department
Office Com’dt Conscripts
Little Rock, Arks., December 18, 1862

General Order No. 1
All County Enrolling Officers in the District of Arkansas, will be governed solely by the Act of Congress of the Confederate States, approved 11th October 1862, in exempting overseers from military service.

Said act of Congress provided for the exemption of one person as agent, owner, or overseer, on each plantation of twenty negroes, on which there is not white male adult not liable to military service: And furthermore for additional police for every twenty negroes on two or more plantations, within five miles of each other, and each having less than twenty negroes, on which there is no white male adult liable to military duty, one person, being the oldest of the owners or overseers on such plantations.

By command of Maj. Gen. Holmes:
B.F. Danley, Col.
And Com’dt of Conscripts, District of Arkansas
December 19, 1862
True Democrat copy twice.