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The constitutional union., 1861-02-08
PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR.

STATE OF AnKAxsAs-T3 he Ster.T of ht sererot
 Counties m u,ts State-GreetHJ;
 WHEREAS, The General Assembly ol tho State of Arkansas, did on the l5th day oI January, Io6i, passed an act entitled An Act to Provide for a State Convention" to be held m the capitol oi said State in the city of Little Rock, on ;he first Monday in March. 1861; And, Whereas, The. provisions of said act require general election be held in said State for Delegates to said Con- ventiope on the 18th day of February, 1861;
 Therefore; l. Henry NJ: Rector Governor of the State of Arkansas, do declare and make known that such election will be held in the respective counties of this State the said 18th day of February, 1861 that is to say, for Convention CT no Convention, and also the election of seventy five delegates to said Convention, from the follow ing ffty-fo counties in the State to Wit:
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FORTS BARRANCAs AND PICKENs.-A correspondent af The Montgomery Mail, from
 Barrancas Barracks, Florida, says that in the fort they have about forty cannon, ranging from eighteen to thirty-two pounders, and two very large mortars. Fort Pickens has about two hundred pieces, eighteen to sixty-tour pounders, all mounted and in perfect condi- tion. Her guns have been removed from the water to the land side of the fort, and her evening gun is fired as defanty as if her commander intended to defend 1t until death. Major Chase says Pickcns can batter down Barrancas in three hours, and can defend 1t with 300 men against 5000, and kill 5O per cent of them. Lieut. Gilmcr, who command cd Barrancas before its evacuation, Is now at Pickens, is a strong Southern man, and may exert an influence in favor of the State troops.
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08
ApNICES FROM TENAS.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb f. Advices from Austin, Texas to the 18th ult., say the Convention met, but transacted no i'm portant business.
 It was believed that an ordinance of secession would be submitted to the people on the 20th of February, and q new Convention be called to as sembe on the Fl of March.
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08
ARREsTEp As A SPY.-The Mobile Mer-

ARRESTED AS A SPY.-The Mobile Mer- cury says that letter from one of Captain OHara's company, now at Pensacola, to his wife in Mobile, mentions that the wife oi Lieut.. Simmer, Commander at Fort Pickens has been arrested at Fort Barrances as spy. She went to Fort Barrancas without any os- tcnsible business, and the reasonable supposi- tion was that she had come here to take notes of the position of things and report them tc her husband.
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N A R D |.

AY-RoBIxsoS.---At the residence of Major John II. Bulls, at Walnut Plain, on Wednesday 9th inst, by Rev Mr Hood Mr Thomas 5. Ray to Miss Mary J. Robinson, all of Prairie county.
 The editor was not aforementioned at the mar riage feast. The estimable lady of Major Bulls sent us an elegant lot of cake, to be dampened down with bottle of superior wine of her own making
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08

A BOY named Hayondaus fell through the hatchway of store in St. Louis on Monday week, and was instantly killed As he fell, lie uttered d short quick cry, which was hushed n death as he struck the floor be- heath. His brains were scattered in sprmkles of crimson for several yards around, staining the wood m! bricks
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08
STARVATION IN KANSAS.

ST. LOUIS, Feb ,. Mcssrs. Pomeroy and Hyatt publish an address to the people of the United States, showing that the people of Kansas are on the very verge of star vation, and asking immediate aid
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08

A METHODIST and Quaker having stopped at public house, agreed to sleep in the same bed The Methodist kneeled down, prayed tervently and confessed a multitude of sins
 After he arose, the Quaker observed " Real ly, friend, if thee are as bad as thou sayest thou art, 1 think dare not sleep with thee. J
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08
FOREIGN VESSELS AT CHARLESTON.

In reply to the representations from the British, landing of foreign vessels at Charleston, South Car olina, Secretary Black said: 'The Federal Gov erment has the exclusive right to collect duties at that port, but any assurances cannot be given in the present state of affairs"
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08
Municipal Election.

The election for Board of Mayor and Alder men, held last Monday, resulted in the choice of the following gentlemen, to serve Des Arc for the ensuing year. Samuel R. Brown Mayor; John Jackson, R. c. McCarley, W. B. Crocker, and George McLaren, Aldermen; Mir. c. T. Oldham was elected at the same time for Town Con- stable
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08
FORT SUMTER REINFORCED, ETC.

NEW YORK, Feb f. The Washington correspondent of The New York Times intimates that Fort Sumpter has been reinforced by upward of three hundred men from the Federal States sloop-of-war Brooklyn. The troops were landed by boat, with mufled oars. There is a current rumor that Fort Sumpter has been attacked.
 No dispatch has been received from Major An dcrson at the State Department for three days
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08
NAVAL AND MILITARY PREPARATIONS.

NORFOLK, VA, Eeb. I. The United States brig Dolphin is receiving her armament at the navy yard company of State artillery and a company of infantry went to Fort Norfolk yesterday to practice on the beach. The rumor of a scheme to blow up Fort Norfolk is un- founded.
 The garrison at Fort Monroe consists present of three hundred men. It is to be augmented by two hundred troops from Governors Island.
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08
BORDER STATE DELEGATES.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l. Members of Congress from the Border States, held a meeting last night.
 Mr. Dodge addressed the meeting, and said Senator Crittenden's compromise must be aban- doned for more practicable scheme. The Bor- der State men expressed great satisfaction with the speech made by Adams, of Massachusetts, Yesterdav.
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for going out, because the General Gov ernment had broken the treaty stipulations under which the State was acquired, He paid tribute to the friends of the South in the Northern States well
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nsg~ The Cotton market remains firm, a good supply having changed hands the past week, at prices ranging from 6 to 1Oc. The prices of the past week are fully sustained.
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08

POLICY OF LINCOLN'S ADMINISTRATION.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. !. It is believed here that Lincoln will not give any intmation of the policy to be pursued by his administration until after his inauguration.
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CONSPIRACY TO SEIZE THE CAPITAL.

WASHINGTON, Feb. i.
 Gen. Scott testified yesterday, before the Select Committee, concerning a conspiracy to seize the capital He believed that such a conspiracy was on foot, but no evidence was elicited to show it..
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,ppIvAI AND DEPARTURE OF THE MAILS.

po,r sy1rH-Arrives here Mondays and Thurs at2P. NJ. Leaves Tuesdays and Saturdays 0t 1OP. NJ.
 EASTERN MATL.-Arrives by river Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 A. NJ. Leaves Thursdays and Saturdays at A. NJ.
 srARcY-Arrives Tuesdays at P. NJ. Leaves Mondays at A. M.
 BnowNsvILLE.-Arrives Saturdays at P NJ. Leaves Fridays at A. NJ. CorToN PLANT.-Arrives Saturdays at II A. NJ. Leaves same days at P. NJ.
 LEVIN HARRISON, P. NJ
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08
GEORGIA DEMANDS ON NEW YORK.

A special dispatch from Albany to The New York Herald says: Governor Brown, of Georgia has demanded of Gov. Morgan the immediate re- storation of the muskets seized on board the steamer Monticello at New York. Governor Nor gan has not yet replied"
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08
NEW YORK SENATOR,

ALBANY, Feb 6. The Democrats, in caucus last night, nominated cx-Governor Seymour as successor to Senator Seward.
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08

TRooPs are being rapidly raised and enroll cd in all parts of Kentucky, subject to the call of the regular military authority of the State.
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08

TIE steamer Montgomery, which cut her hawsers to escape the New York police, ar rived at Savannah on the 27th. She IS said to be well loaded with arms and ammunition
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08

THERE were one thousand and seyenty-fve applicants for the twenty appointments which have been made by Gov. Curtin of Pennsyl- vania.
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08
T7HE SECOND SESSION OF THE ABOVE

T1HE SECOND SESSION OF THE ABOVE X Academy will open on Monday the 4th day of February next. The Principal fatters himself that, having an experience of many years in the profession of teaching, he will be enabled to give satisfaction to the patrons of his school. The Academy is located in healthy region of coun- try remote from all those localities of dissipation and vice, so destructive to the morals of youth, and in the midst of a community, combining all those virtues that compose a good neighborhood. No pains will be spared by the teachers to advance the pupils entrusted to their charge. Special attention will be directed to have them thoroughly to understand the elementary principles of all the branches of Science taught in the school. No pupil need apply for reception who is unwilling to be either governed or instructed Pupils will be charged from the time of entrance. No dedue- tion will be made except in case of protracted illness
 TUITION PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS. Elementary Branches, Sl0OO Higher English Branches b % Languages and Higher Mathematics, 20 %
 Board can be obtained at from Eight to Ten Dollars per month.
 Oakland Grove Prairie Co.,, Ark. jy II G1-4t
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T. T. JOBE, A t torn at Law, DIES ARC, ARKANSAS,

TWILL PRACTICE IN PRAIRIE AND THE
 w adjoining counties. Particular attention given to Collections.
 RrrrntycEs.-T. J. & c. Powell, Knoxville, Tenn. Thos. II. Galloway, President of Ocoee Bank, Cleveland, Tenn; Moore X Marsh, Chatta- nooga, Tenn; Hon. John II. Lumpkin, Rome Ga; Hon. William Daugherty, Columbus, Ga; Hon. Joseph T. Mcconnell, Ringgold, Ga; William II. Inman President Northwestern Bank, Ringgold, Georgia. nov 3.
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08

MR. WILLIAM s. BACHMAN, an old and wel-known citizen of St. Louis, committed suicide on Saturday by cutting his throat with a razor.
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08

V1HE FIRST SESSION OF THIS ACADEMY, | located in Dcs Are, Prairie county, Arkansas, commenced January :, 1861.
 The terms of Tuition are Sl0 S12,50, $15 and S20 per session of five montbs
 The government of the Academy will be strict, yet mild The mode of teaching will be strictly mcthodical Parents will observe that 1t will be of great advantage to their sons to be entered at or near the beginning of the session. Parents or guardians need not enter their sons or wards un- less subjecting them entirely to the mode of instruction and of government established in the school
 Tuition payable from the time of entering till the end of the session. Deduction in cases of prolonged sickness. jy-l6-y
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08
APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS.

A
 HARRISBURG, PA, Feb. l. The Governor of this State has appointed Com missioners to the Washington convention.
 BosToN; Mass, Feb. l. The Committee on Federal relations, in the house, made two reports. The majority report authorizes the Governor to appoint Commissioners to Washington. Both reports were laid the table
 ALBANY, N. T., Feb. l. The legislature of this State has appointed Commissioners to meet Commissioners from other States at Washington.
 PROVIDENCE, R. l., Feb. 1. Governor Sprague has appointed Commission CTS to Washington.
 INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Feb. l. Bots houses of the legislature of this State have authorized the Governor to appoint Commission CTS to Washington.
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08

TWENTY newspapers in Massachusetts are advocating the repeal of the Personal Liberty bill Too late The Union will be no more before 1t can be done.
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08

Bslgn An adjourned term of our County Cour will be held in Brownsville, Monday, Feb. l7th.
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08

MR. D. MADDEN died in Philadelphia last Friday, while sitting at the dinner table. His death was attributed to disease of the heart.
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NORTH CAROLINA U. s. SENATOR.

The legislature in joint session to-day, elected Hon. Thos. L. Clingman to the United States Senate
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FROM NAPOLEON TO JACKsONPORT. SAM HALE-Capt. c. W. Coles-arrives at Des Arc on Tuesdays, from Napoleon, and touches here for her downward mails Thursdays, from Jacksonport.
 KAxAwHA yALLEY-Capt. D. B. Price-arrives al Dcs Are from Memphis on Thursdays, and touches here again on Saturdays for her erdownward mails from Jacksonport.
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ID E S A R C FEE MALE ACADEMY Y, MISS sALLIE A. DAVIS, Principal.

THIS INSTITUTION WILL BE OPENED ON \ Monday next, the 26th inst, for the reeep- tion of pupils.
 TERMS OF TUITION, PER SESSION OF TwENTY-oNE
 WEEKS.
 Orthography, Reading and Writing, $10 % English Grammar, Arithmetic, Geography, 12 co Algebra and the higher English branches, 15 % French and the higher Mathematics, 20 co Students will be charged from the time of enter ing school until the close of the term, except in cases of ptotracted sickness.
 REFERFNcEs.-Rev. J. Douglass, A. NJ, Presi- dent of Franklin College. Holly Springs, Miss; Hon. J. J. Steger, North Mt. Pleasant Miss; Col. NJ. D. Shelby, Carson's Landing, Miss; J. E. Gatewood, Esq, T. J. Woodson Des Arc; J. NJ. Coyle, Hickory Plain, Arkansas. nov 23-2m
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RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
MEMPHIS AND WHITE RIVER PACKE


 ADMIRAL, Capt. Elias Thomasson. GOLDEN STATE, Capt. King. GENERAL PIKE, Capt. Pete Fleming.
 NEW ORLEANS AND WHITE RIVER PACKETS. IATAN, Capt. II. & Eaton.
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THE following interesting telegraphic cor respondence passed between the Hon. s. A. Douglas and J. Knox Walker, of Memphis:
 MEMPHIS, January 30. Stephen 4. Douglo:, Washington City: Secessionists represent you as advising the i'm mediate secession of all Southern States. Shall contradict?
 J. KNOX WALKER.
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The inside column represents the cash value by the package. The outside column represents time prices in small lots.
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WASHINGTON, January 31. 10 Col. J Rnor Walker:
 The reverse is the fact The secession of Ten nessee and the border States would destroy all hopes of preserving peace and saving the Union.
 S. A. DOUGLAS.
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Both White and Little Red rivers have risen from six to eight feet within the past three or four days, and are in capital boating condition. The weather is delightful.
The constitutional union., 1861-02-08

CHARLESTON is three-eighths of a mile be- yOnd the range of the best shell-throwing guns at Fort Sumpter.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-26

among any set Of men, and If they are not
restrained by the strong arm OF military
authority, there will be some bloody work
in Virginia. " Coercion has no meaning
now for these exasperated men, they go for
determination of the race of traitors. Sc
rious, sensible and respectable men say,
emphatically, that their violent and treach-
erous neighbors can no longer live IN the
same community with them-they must
die or fly. The malignant spirit and tyran-
nical principles of Secessionism have been
brought out with such unblnshing and cruel
ferocity that they fOrswear all fellowship
with them as friends-famiies and old
neighbors will be forever separated One
gentleman of high standing from Virginia
referred to this result among his own neigh
bors and relatives with deep emotions OF
sorrow. He considered retribution certain.
He thought many would move OF South
with their families and negroes, immediate
ly, and there were numbers among them OF
his old friends and kindred he never expect
ed to see again.
The destruction of the railroad bridges,
dams, locks, and canal boats, which
millions of dollars will not replace,
they regard as so wanton and afro
cious that there is but one voice upon the
subject of the policy of con6scation of the
demanded as just retribution, which shall
make the losses of loyal private citizens
good, and to pay the expenses of the war
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-26

UNION MEN OF THE SoUTH-How THEY
FEEL.-The correspondent of the New York
Tribune, connected with General Patterson's
column, says the Union men of Maryland
and Virginia are wrought up to such high
pitch of Indignation that it will require the
strong arm of military power to restrain
them from taking summary vengeance on
the Secessionistx. He says:
The men have seen who have escaped
are bitter in their feelings towards their
prosecutors, and swear vengeance against
them. They are especially excited against
the Secessionists of their own county, for
insulting anu betraying them 20 the rebel
soldiers They have lists OF these traitors
whom they have marked for punishment
Each of the refugees has his own particular
grievance to redress, and all have their
special objects of revenge Spotted |
have never seen So determined au expires
sion of a reytngeiui spirit, under sense OF
being the victims OF outrageous wrong
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-26
owEssgono, KS.. in. e s5. lsei.


EbiroR JOURNAL We heard. with re-
greet, the circumstanee.of the good people of
Evansville being thrown into an unusual
and unnecessary state of excitement, by the
report that party of secessionists were de-
scending the river for the purpose of attack
ing the town. I cannot conceive how it
was that all the officials and dignitaries of
your city seemed to credit this absurdity,
and to allow the whole city to become in
famed, without stopping to think of the ri
diculousness and improbability of such an
affair.
Oar town is the only one above Evans
Vile where the secessionists have foot
hold. and they, since their recent over
whelming defeat throughout Kentucky, are
giving evident manifestations of weakness
and debility. Since the departure of the
fanatical company to the Southern army
from our midst, our town, to the infinite
qualification of every good citizen, and to
the unusual quiet and good order of the
people, has enjoyed a degree of repose
and peace that is truly refreshing. Those
persons who are left with us to agitate the
| question of secession, with few exceptions,
/ are not of the character of individuals who
would be guilty of heading such an expedi-
ton as the one alluded to above.
The outrage committed upon the " Flag
of our Union" last week, met the condem
nation of every citizen of the town who had
any respect for himself or for the peaceable
position of Kentucky in this unfortunate
difficulty. The offenders were arrested and
fined a public meeting of our citizens
was held and resolutions were passed, which
| I send you the Board of Trustees passed
laws which will effectually stop such out
RACES AMI the whole community through
out the county condemned and scorned the
pitiful and ungentlemanly action.
The communication of A Citizen" in
your issue of the oath, merits our warm en-
dorsement and approval, and | can safely
say for our citizens, that none but the mos
friendly and cordial feelings are entertained
by them toward the citizens and the city o
Evansville. Fools, bullies, idiots, and drunk
ards on both sides may rant and swear, bu
their " curses most always come home t.
roost."
The citizens of Evansville owe it to thu
peace and good order of their city, to ferre
out the perpetrators of this infamous auC
fatal quiz upon them, and take steps tina
it shall not be repeated. The miscrean
should be brought TO justice. At any rat
rate, the Union men of Greensboro protes
against being made parties or implicated il
the slightest towards lending their counte
nance to any such an expedition as that c
making war upon our friends, relations an
neighbors of Evansville. And if any sue
an expedition as that is projected here b
the Secessionists, rest assured that you wi
receive full and ample details of it, long be
fore armed men could reach you by land q
water. Very Respectfully, D.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-26

eS-The State Sentinel says Gov. Norton
is decidedly opposed to the proposed mode
of coloneling portion of the six additional
regiments called from this State. He thinks,
and has notified the President, that as
the State authorities have all the response
blity of preparing the regiments for service,
they are justly entitled to the selection of
the agents in whom he can confide to per-
tect the organizations.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-26
Letter of J. w. Hughes.

J. W. Hughes, of Evansville, is on his
travels South and favors the Journal of that
city with letters from his different stopping
places by the way. 4 letter of this gentle
name WAS published week before last in the
Journal, which Is full of perversions Of the
truth from beginning to end, aud we can
not characterize it by any other term than
a deliberate talsehood and a secession ar
ticle, gotten up to deceive the people.
This Hughes kHea0 perfectly ceH it was
unsafe for Northern men to travel in the
South, so what does be do 2 Previous to
going OH his tour, be procured letters of safe
conduct and recommendations FROM j. G.
Breckenridge, Governor MagoffiD, and other
prominent members of the thievocracy.
Thus armed, he goes on his way rejoicing,
and for these favors granted him, he turns
secessionist and writes home letters brimfHl
of untruth and overlooking with ialsehood.
We have authority for saying what he
writes is false, aud the public can have the
same proof by conversing with Messrs.
Ham, Parkinson, Adams, Humphreys, and
others, Who have Just returned from the
South. From what they state, either J. W.
Hughes lies, or these gentlemen, citizens of
our county and town, are splendid vilifers.
But we think We can place dependence on
what they saw, heard and experienced, and
nothing more is requisite to convince us of
the untruthfulness of j. W. Hughes com
muncation.
Mr.. Garlic, former highly respected
citizen of Evansville, emigrated about
year and half ago to the 4" Sunny South, "
and while there gave vent to his hatred of
former associations, by derogatory criti-
csms and malicious articles against them
He lately returned to Evansville and came
near having his neck elongated in conse-
quence. Mr.. J. W. Hughes had better be-
ware-tor he stands good chance, on his
return, TO find rope ready for him-as the
citizens of Evansville are highly enraged
against him. Mr.. Hughes has proved him
self a lick-spittle and a traitor, and he
ought not to repine at the fate in store for
him.
We caution our readers to beware of all
the clap-trap published by mi-secession
sheets. The Journal published this letter
only as a matter of courtesy, aud the editor
gave his readers to understand there was
other news from equally reliable sources,
which completely contradicted the asser-
tions therein contained. We, however,
come across would-be dsunion sheets, If
thy dared, who greedily grab at all such
twaddle, and who not only publish any and
every Hntruth which is favorable TO or in
praise of the South, though they knoso it is
false, but also recommend it to their readers
as reliable. Look out for, and keep a vigil
liant watch on these wolves in sleeps cloth
ing.-A Carmel Register.