Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
What the Arkansas Papers Saw.
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 "PEn DIEM.--As the last legislature took pay during the recess the question arises in this county whether the grand jury, which has been adourned over from the regular term, not entitled to per diem during the recess? If they are, cannot they take it with as much propriety as the members of the Lower House did? We pause for reply.
 Here is knotty question for the legal fraternity to solve. For our part say they are not entitled to payand we believe clerk will refuse to sign certificates-or issue scrip, upon such a .fimsy pretert."
 What is more, General, upon the return of the jurors should they have to cross fer ries or incur any expense similar to the mileage of members, they would be entitled to that, but not per diem during the recess. The Fort Smith Times contains a com munication from Sevier county, urging the names of Dr. Hill, of Perry, for Governor, and Dr. Mitchell. of Hampstead, for Con- gressman. The Times urges the building of the railroads, and that the State should aid. We say, Amen. The next legisla- ture will have it in its power to close up the banks and make provision for the sale of land, to pay off the indebtedness of one, and arrange for the redemption of the bonds of the other. Then, comparatively free from debt, with untarnished credit the State can and ought to help these roads. The Randolph Herald has the prospectus of a new paper to be started at Smithville, to be called the Peoples Organ, and edited by Mr. McAlexander. It will be demo- cratic, published weekly and furnished at the low price of one dollar for six months. The following from the Herald is decidedly militia -ous:
 "The Military Company is organized with full complement of officers, besides rank and file, It has six printers in its ranks, three of them editors and our devil Is ensign-we have the honorable position of Sd sergeant and our jour is shigh tate.' Our contemporaries will please paste this III their hats and keep an eye it while in dis cussons with us, unless they have an insane desire to know how Laded matter feels
 Right flank! right face! F.o-r-r-u-d m-a-r-c-H."
 The Pocahontas Advertiser in noticing the formation of this company, closes its article thus:
 "lt is to be hoped our able and energetic Gov ernor-Elias N. Conway-taking into considera ton the Jealous efforts of our people in forming ths corps-wll forward the rifles and eouipments at as early day as possible A company without arms cannot fight This corps is composed of men --men, from SIX and half feet in altitude down to hve feet eight inches, the regular standard-fftv strong, and every one of them brmfu of patriotism Send along the rifles, Guy 'ner.''
 
 There are arms (muskets) sufficient to furnish one company. These have been applied for in several instances but to let them go would leave the Governor unable to furnish arms to any company or number ot citizens at point where there was actual or threatened danger. We are led to be- lleve that if any danger is to be apprehended It IS ln the northwest, or, perhaps on the Texas line. If thesearms can be distributed they will be sent there But we will tell the Advertiser what can be done. The State has arms due from the United States which can be obtained and will be. These
 
 combining all the latest improvements. In our humble judgment the sooner this is done, the better, for Heaven only knows how soon we may need to use them The Advertiser gives a correspondent to the Old Line Democrat, over the signature of Vigilance" particular lessee.
 The Batesville Sentinel has an article on "Abused Confidence" which we will re- publish as soon as we can. The projected Improvements in White river are in fine way'of being carried to completion. That stream is quite high, while the Arkansas IS quite low for this season of the year.
 The Independent Balance, in noticing Senator Johnson's letter, with its usual want of fairness, intimates that it is his desire to retain his seat in the Senate and "the family y"-(the fellow means soi- garchy;" have it fixed up, etc. All of which as sheer is merely evidence of the editors taste and unfairness. But it is unwarranted by the letter itself, or any other facts and is contradicted by repeated avowals, time and again, to the same effect. Indeed, "the family" as the know noth- ings and disorganizers term them, are always ready, and have been for years, will ling to yield any office they might hold to the people, However, it is no use to be vexed at the Balance man for his unjust assertions and sneers, for it is his vocation and it ceI tanly is hopeless task to en- deavor to get him to write truthfully of democrats and democracy. At least we shall not try to make him do so, or offer him truths which to him are so unpalatable.
 The Camden State Rights Eagle, after an accidental suspension of week or two, makes its welcome re-appearance. From it we learn that the prospects of the M. o. & R. R. railroad company are bright and they have the iron contracted for, with visible means of payment That road and the one from here to Memphis may be set down as "phixed phacts."
 Mir. Barrow withdraws from the editorial department of the Eldorado Times, and gives his reasons therefor. These are that he is strictly state rights democrat, and in no event would support Douglas While he and Mir. Burton, the remaining editor, agreed upon the principles of de- mocracy, the former went further and took more decided position, and as their opin- ions might clash, he withdraws. Mr.. Barrow is graceful, and direct writer. We really think that the time is rapidly approaching when his views will be gene rally adopted and MT. Barrow again advo eating them with his pen.
 The Magnolian in an article concerning democratic aspirants for Congress recom- mends that they should take the stump and make their views known. The Magnolian further says:
 "We very much regret to see some of the demo- ora t;c napers in Arkansas exerting their influence