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The Daily Dispatch: October 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], The story of Billy Mulligan. (search)
tory, in about 1816. He was a native of Richmond, Va., and held many responsible offices in the late Territory, as well as State of Arkansas. Critical position of Ben M'Culloch. The critical position of Gen. McCulloch, in Arkansas, was plainly indicated by his call for more troops. This call was made in the most urgent strain, and is echoed by the members of his staff with unmistakable earnestness. Col. Hindman issues the following to the people of North-west Arkansas and Washington Territory: Fayetteville, Sept. 26th, 1861. The time for delay, for dissensions, has passed. Ten thousand (10,000) Kansas ruffians and cut-throats, flushed with victory, approach your own homes to plunder and to desolate. McCulloch will meet them in your defence, but with a force wholly insufficient. He cannot be defeated, but may be destroyed. His destruction will be ours. You must, you will go to his aid. Rally, then, as one man, instantly, in defence of your country. The arms