Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-12-08

MT. Davies introduced Senate bill No T for the relief of George F. and John Yocum, of Greene county. Read twice and referred to the committee on swamp and overffowvd lands. The House joint resolution relative to going into the elecuOu of state land agents on Monday neXI, was taken up, and amended, so as to fix the tune on Monday the 9th of December, and to provide that no officer whose office may be abolished shall be paid, and then concurred in.
 Mir. Hampton introduced Senate bill No. 72, to vest in the county courts of the several coun- ties of this State, authority to regulate the rates of toll which may be charged by the owners or occupants of mills grinding grain; which was read twice and referred to the judiciary commit | tee.
 | Mir. Hammond introduced Senate bill No 73, to amend the law in relation to the sale of lands by the State; W hich was read twice and refer red to the committee on swamp and overfowed | lands
 MT. Davies introduced Senate bill No. "A, to authorize the clerk of Greene county to trans crlbe certain records. The bill, on motion of Mir. Jones, was amended by extending its pro- visions to Polnsett county, then read third time and passed
 Some debate was then had on the resolution concerning the re-opening of the African slave trade, after which the Senate adjourned.
 Tlesday Nov. 3Oth
 Senate met. Prayer by the Chaplain.
 A message was received from the House with resolutions concerning the death of Hon. John Il. Torbtt, member from scott county These, on motion of Mir. Clark, were taken up and con- cured in. Messrs. Clark, Rosson and Marshall, were appointed the committee on the 1arl of the Senate provided for in the resolutions ] S hon I f. met and attended the funeral of Mir. Torbitt
 Wednesday,, Dec. 1st.
 Senate met. Prayer by the Chaplain. Mr. Rosson offered a joint resolution empow- erlng the committee on the Auditor and Trea- Snrer's books to register the redeemed treasury warrants, old State scrip and bank paper and burn them; to register and seal up certain State iank bonds, and to employ a clerk, if necessary. Read three tunes and adopted Mr. Clark offered Senate joint resolution No. 2l as follows.
 l RresojUeiby he General AssemJlyof he Sate of Arhonsas That the Governor of this State be aud he ia hereby requested to inquire and. if possible, to ascerl ain from the proper off es in l WasbiF gton City, if there can be procured from sad offices, or elsewhere. full and comrlete | .lsts oi all lands in the State of ArkaDsa. that have been ceded, granted sold, donated or other wse disposed of by the general government together with list of all entries, grants or loea- tons that have been cancelei or set aside- Further, to ascertain the probable cost of ob- talnng such lsts and whether, in his opinion. | the obtaining of such lists by the State would be oi advantage thereto and warrant the cost of obtaining the same; which information he is further requested to present, in such form as he may think proper, to the next General Assem- | bly, Read and adopted. Mr. Stirman offered the followno joint reso. lutions on federal relations i WHEREAS, The recent declarations contained | in the speech or manifesto of William II. Se- ward, the acknowledged head and leader of the black republican, party, are virtual declarations of war against the people of the south. their institutions and their principles, and it behooves us to prepare for the coming conflict. Itisnot the part oi wise men to attempt to disparage or underestimate the force opposed to them. nor are the people of Arkansas unaware of the strength of the opposition. The recent cleo tons at the north are convincing proofs that the majority there is made up of sectionalists; op- ponents to democracy, and foes of the south.- But while we are aware of the number of our foes, we know that there are at the north both men and journals, who, with patriotic heroism. | hravely maintain the rights of the south. in the Union and with courage worthy of all praise bare their breasts to the storm and receive it's hrst fury that 1t may reach us with diminished force. To those democrats at the north who | nave braved the powers of majority; who have met the sneers and denunciations of fana- | tlcism, and who maintained the right for the love they bore It, the thanks and gratitude of the people of the south are due, and WHEREAS, President Buchanan. in selecting hls cabinet chose not only distinguished and tried men of the south but also true northern men, who have ever opposed fanaticism and Sectlonahsm in all its forms, and with them has mantully resisted the encroachnents of the op- position and stood as barrier against further aggression. Therefore,:
 Be 1 reso'ved by the General AssenaRv of tbe State cf Arkansas That the administration of James Buchanan is entitled to our confidence and support, and that the fierce opposition of the black republicans to him is convincino proof that he has opposed their policy and maintain ed the rights of the south and the inteyritv os the Union.
 ResolOet That in view of the attemots of the black republicans to crush the President the people of the south should give him and hlS administration their undivided support. and aid and sustain him in his defence of ns and orr institutions.
 Resofued, That it i'll becomes any press in the south to oppose and abuse President who bas stood between them and fanatical foe. who has been the consistent advocate and defender ot state' rights, and victory over whose ad- mlnlstratlon, has, Tn every instance. been an abolition triumph.
 Resofoef That the opponents of the demo- cracy in the south should consider that tbov are endeavoring to break down the onIv narty capable ot resisting northern aggression and of staying the tide that threatens to overwhalm us all
 Resof0ed, That in Jacob Thompson. the pre. sent secretary of the interior, the south has an l able member of an able cabinet fearless de- fender of state rights and true patriot. Resolved That in common with others the people of Arkansas owe much to the present postmaster general, Aaron V. Brown. for his de- votion to our interests, his regard for our State and that we have an abiding confidence in his ability and integrity as man and as states man.
 Mir. Gaines from the committee on the iudi. ciary. recommended the rejection of Senate bill No. 3, to regulate the practice and more par ticularly define the mode of punishment for all msdemeanors less than felony, Report adopt ed and the bill accordingly |" went under" The same interesting process was gone through with in regard to Senate bill No A. to suppress
 
 reconciliation within this State.
 Ditto of Senate bill No. 62, to change the venue of the probate of the will of Junius w. Craig.
 Mir. Gaines, from the majority of the com. mittee on the judiciary, reported against Sen ate bill No. 65, to require parties to ndorse their names on bills of indictment for offences less than felony.
 MT. Floyd presented minority report. The majority report was adopted and the bill therebv rejected.
 Mir Askew introduced Senate bill No. 75 to enable the county courts of Union and Calhoun counties to reduce the per centum of county taxes. Read three times and passed.
 Mr. Stirman introduced Senate bill No. 76 to authorize sheriffs to convey persons arrested for felony to the keeper of the pententary for safe keeping. Read twice and referred to the com mitteeson the judiciary.
 MT. Watkins introduced Senate bill No. 77 to repeal, in part an act incorporating the town