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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

cause unprovoked, that they exert them selves in preserving order, in promoting concord, in maintaining the authority and efficacy of the laws, and in supporting and invogorating all the measures which may be adopted for the common defense. and by which, under the blessings of divine pro- vidence, we may hope for speedy, just and honorable peace.
 In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Con- federate States to be affixed, this 17th day of April, A. D. 1861.
 JEFFERSON DAVIS. By the President
 R. TsoMRs, Secretary of State
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- 7sl7 .
 Col R. r Johnson.
gentleman has laid down tue pen present and taken up the sword

gentleman has laid down tue pen t- present and taken mp the sword
 volunteered as q private, and join .- ot. Thos. J. Churchills company ol light cavalry for the purpose of oxpolIing Old Abo's troops from It. Smith, and will probably be absent from his post as editor for some time. He will be missed by the readers of the paper from it's editorial CO., lumns and from the secession cause in the State, for whose principles he has so ably advocated and battled during the last three months, as editor of the True Demo crat. But his friends throughout the State may be assured that when he returns 10 his post, he will again do good service in the cause. If the South maintains the noble position she has been forced to assume in the " irrepressible conflict" the future promise bright hopes to the patriotic hearts that uphold and defend her against this unnatural and criminal crusade of northern fanatics. Every interest of the South is merged in this great issue of equality of the southern States. No true patriot doubts the result. It must be decided favorable to tue South.
 Col Black is also now absent, and has been since about the middle of1Iarch. Oar readers will not, therefore, expect the usual amount of editorial matter in our colamns. We will endeayor to give them the latest current news received by telegraph
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Proclamation by the President of tic
 Confederate States of America.

Whereas, an extraordinary occasion has occurred, rendering it necessary and proper that the Congress of the Confederate States shall convene to receive and act upon such communications as may be made to it on the part of the Executive:
 Now, therefore, l, JEFFERSON DAVIS, President of the Confederate States, do issue this, my proclamation, convoking the Congress of the Confederate States for the transaction of business at the Capitol in the city of Montgomery on the twenty ninth day of April, at l2 o'clock, noon, of that day, of which all who shall at that time be entitled to act as members of that body are hereby required to take notice.
 Given under my hand and the r, seal of the Confederate States, at l'' ''l Montgomery, this twelth day of
 April, Anno Domini, 1861.
 JEFFERSON DAVIS. By the President,
 R. TooMBs, Secretary of State.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

Fdtol Accident and Loss of Lje The cotton-shed at Wilmington was blown down on Thursday last, one of the rafters falling on Dr. Greenshaw, killing him i'm mediately. The Doctor, in company with three other gentlemen, had gone to the river for the purpose of fishing and had ta- ken refuge, from the rain, under the shed. He was highly respected and useful cti- zen, and his death is much lamented by the community in which he lived -E1dora- do Bulletin.
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WGTTTTEERs.

The following volunteer militia com panios of Pulaski county, have respondel to tha call of the Governor for troops to So to our western frontier Their services have been accepted 0y him, and they left here on the 2lst instant, on the steamers Eo:rebe and Tahlcquah for Fort Smith.
 Capitol Guards.
 Lieut. JoHN E. REABDoS, commanding.
 Peyton Rifles.
 Capt. DANIEL RNeo.
 Tottan Artillery,
 Capt. Wu |. WOODRUFF, ir.
 Pulaski Light Cavalry. Capt. THoMAs J. CHURcHLL. Ii addition to which two militia com ranie- from the county volunteered. All seemed anxious to go. The greatest diff dcolty $ in getting too many instead of too few, as all classes seem fully enthused witha patriotic desire to serve their country.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

EF IF THE UNION MEN OF MIS- SOURI, KENTUCKY OR PENNIES SEE, SUPPOSE THAT THE NORTH WILL EVER GIVE THEM WHAT THEY CALL NEW CONSTITUTION AL GUARANTEES, WE CAN TELL THEM THAT THEY ARE SURE TO BE DISAPPOINTED.-New York Ti- Iu0e
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

Col. Hills remarks were received with un- bounded enthusiasm, and upon his conclu, sion vote of thanks was given to him and MT. Chester for their speeches, with three hearty, rousing cheers for the southern confederaey.
 The meeting adjourned, sine die
 Fl. A. WHITTINGTON, O'n. F. D. PARKER,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

Eg-lt Is unfortunate for the North that the advocacy of sound economical princi- pies should be almost exclusively confined to slave owners and their sympathizers, and that Mir. Jefferson Davis should talk like statesman and man of sense on sub ject on which Mr. Lincoln discourses like an Essex squire of the corn-law and top boot epoch. ch.--Liserpool Eng. Mercury.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25
Newton County.

We publish below letter from 3 sab- scriber in Newton county, who received his paper at Cave Creek rost office. TAeleLter explains itself, and we congratulate our friends in that county on having iii them- selves of man, whose character when con- trasted with his actions must be at a very low ebb. As he has gone north, would it not ',a well for Missourians to be on their gnar. in his passing through that State;
 AprH IS, 1861.
 Dsur Str. After my very best respects, hoae when you receive these lines, that ycu will stop sending the True Democrat to ne, as am determined not to take t any longer, your secession, tory principles 1ont suit me, therefore you will confer a favor on me to stop that worthless sheet; al please let me know when you get your lay for what you have already done for me and ] will keep it secret. as l expect 10 Htart north this evening. So farewell Dick nmi secession too; there is two of vour pa. Pers now in the office at Jasper and if Ton cant come yourself after then yon r',.a ca X m send one of your blacks after tbon, ~''' ? o0'i
 l remain Union man.
 % ISAAC F. Mopp,r,
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Stray OK.

SAID OK IS a large red and white spotted A OK, about years old, very wide twisting horns, swallowfork in the right and crop and un- derbit in the left ear He has large wart under the chin. He was bought in the Chocktaw nation last spring.
 will pay liberal reward for information of his whereabouts or for his delivery to me in Owen township, l2 miles above Little Rock on the south bank ot the river. T. A. ALLEN.
 A Anril 95 lS6I
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

FRrE AT LAsr.-Miss Selby, New York Twenty second street belle, who was ofraudulently maried' by circus rider, has succeeded in getting divorce. The nice young man took her heart away, and succeeded, some how or other, in misrepre- senting his profession, and gaining such favor from Mary that the wedding was easily accomplished. It is said that he has made big thing of the divorce, the fond farther of the sweet one having bled freely to get rid of the equestrian acrobat.
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CoUGHs.-The sudden changes of our climate are sources of PULMONARY, BRONCHIAL and AsrH. MATIc AFFECTIONS. Experience having proved that simple remedies often act speedily and cer anly when taken in the early stage of the disease, recourse should at be had to 6 Bro,pn's Bron. chial Troches," or Lozenges, let the Cold, Cough, or Irritation of the Throat be ever so slight AS by this precaution more serious attack may be effec. tually warred off. Public Speakers and Singers will find them effecua for clearing and strengthen ing the voice. See advertisement
 Dec. 15, 1860. 6m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

AZ Dr. J. G. Halliburton, as may be seen by his card, has resumed the practice of his profession. The Doctor, while he practiced, was considered skilIlul and sue cessful.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25
- . - 7'3zss' I''77 , '7ll - Clark Cnnntv.
We have been permitted to publish the following letter from gentleman in Clark county to citizen of this place:

~ r G'''A'h't' N'0 following letter from gentleman in Clark county to citizen of this place
 ARkADELPmA, April 20, 1861. I have this moment participated in rais- ing the first flag that ] ever did in my life. except that of the old thirteen stars; but this time participated with as good q grace as eyer ] done anything in my life, and l an proud to say tcyou that do not believe there is more than ntree men that now say they are for a'aio@. So when I tell you that one of the largest secession flags is now floating from the Bell pole, you will scarcely believe me, but nevertheless it is true. We had speeches from Aessrs. Flannagin, Beard, Witherspoon, Dr. Huey of Camden, Parson Gariett, Col. Boze man, etc. There is petitions unanimously signed to send to the president of the con vention to call 1t at the earliest day pos sible. This is the first time ever saw the people of Philadelphia unit in my life on any subject.
 Yours in haste,
 ar n NfDY
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

ArfoNTMEETs BY THE PErsDEET.-We >learn from the National Intelligencer of the 18th instant, that the President has ap- pointed HUeH G. WILSON, esq, of John son county, register of the land office at Clarllsville, Arkansas; and JAMES R. BGR- pY, esq, of Madison county, register of the land office at Huntsville, Arkansas.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

Eg-The Milledgeville Southern Union. alludng to the Floyd cavalry, says; That is pretty weelty company; but it does not begin to meashre dollars with the 0oS ernor's Horse Guard, cavalry company in Baldwin county. At the last return of taxes the Horse Guards, numbering 36 men, rep resented taxable property to the amount of two and a half millions. One man in the company represented about a million.
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A R R I V A l. s
U MON HO U $ E During Me aceek ending April +, 1861.
 SVIVESTFR LEE pronr;o,or
AT THE

During Me aceek ending April +, 1861!
 SYLVESTER LEE, Proprietor.
 w. Lewis, pr. Starbuck, lady and daughter, A. F. Chapn, Geo. Orr, Col. D. Parker, J. Burrow R. w. Starbuck, A. N. Starbuck, H. L. Fletcher, J. B. Burns, E. L. Maynard, L. Ogesby, E. W aits, J. II. Fletcher, Hon. w. o. Pennington, Col. c. Perkins, $. T. B. Stanton, Rev. James Martin Pulaski county; J. C. Lockhart, North Bayou, Dr. J. M. Barns, do.; A. S. Thompson, Saline CO.,; L. P Bible, Mt Ida; Dr. J. P. Welch Saline CO.,; I; W. II. Moore, Ky; J. Morris, O. Kendric, CO.,; ; Robt. Cook and servt, J. Henderson, A. Shannon, Joseph Battershel, E. livery, Little Rock; J. Sim mons, s. C.; Wm. Gregory, Ga; B. T. Daughtery W. D. Briggs, Yell CO.,; Geo. Rogers, Asa Hudson, Little Rock, Dr. A. R. Sperrill, R. W. Towns, co [, G. w. Shilling, Little Rock, s. B. Martin, Saline CO.,; L. Pollock, Little Rock, w. II. Thomas, Sebastian CO.,; C. L. Simmons, Clear Lake; Capt A. W. Collins, Capt c. W. King, Lient H. Jacobi, Robt Fletcher, Jacob Jones, R. F. Bald win, W. Fallewr, J. B. Mcfarland E. Grear, Thomas Fletcher H Cool, B. c. Rice, D. B. Grain, John Close, H. Jones, Chas. Labell
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

Exs- The Tribune, in an article headed |" necessity" says, 'the natural end of q ship is shipwreck; and of soldier, death in battle." Necessity will find another il- lustration when the writer of the above is at the end of . rope.
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E9s- The Baltimore Republican say

truly:
 At the Capital, the administration is hastily calling out the militia, and sending off dispatches for volunteers from the ad joining States. It seems to regard itseli as but in encanlpnent at Washington, and is endeavoring to fortify itself with a Pre- torian guard. Thus is the once plain Presi- dent of the Republic rapidly passing to the position of an :" Emperor" "C@sar," ol Augustus.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

Es- A foreign danseuse, who arrived penniless in New York city, at the end of two years, returned home with an income of S4000 per annum
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

Foar SmrH, April 24, 1881. To 4 II. RvruEaroRD Captain Sur gess left one hour before we arrived All we'll W,r F. MILLER,
 BzzJ. r. DASLEY,
 R. IL JOHNSON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

Es~ Taking 1t for granted that the cam vass for the August election is over, we discontinue all the appointments for speak ing as published in the True Democrat.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25
Written Tor the True Uemoc THE DEATH ANGEL.

THE DEATE- ANGEL. Lightly, tread lightly, The Death-Angel isnear; Softly speak softly, Else thy murmuring he'll hear. Gently, how gently, He wooes the sweet flower; Soon he'll transplant it To Eden's fair bower. Kindly, think kindly the pale reaper, Death Who cometh to take us, Where life is not breath. Sweetly, Oh sweety, The harping doth sound In the Eden of rest, Where Deaths sheayes are unbound. Weekly, ah. mcekly, Thou shouldst pray unto God When the Death Angel lieth, Thy loved meath the sod Softly, then softly, The angel will come; And fold his wings round thee, And take thee up home.
 MATTE MURPHY. Searcy Ark ADril IT. lS6l
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

Gz5- How pleasant and refreshing is it to get away from the monotory of every day lile-be it in the house, the store, the office, the steamboat ol elsewhere, and enjoy the beauties of nature!
 "There is a rapture in the patllcss woods,
 There is society where none intrudes'
 But to combine pleasure with comfort we must t.- ear the physical as well as for the mental
 The romaraic location of Henry Jaeobi's ~'s 'pae being only short distance from the cen
 ne city, and yet surrounded and hidden
 lade of the forest trees, prompted him to ! his place and provide l.mseitwth the
 of the season for the amusement and en. 40 mt of his friends and the public. We ad-
 ho wish to enjoy pleasant ride or walk lis summer retreat, the first estabis4Gcnt
 i'd inthe city. For further particulars sec nent in another column
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CAUTION.

THE Masonic fraternity and the public 1 generally notified to beware of certain william who called himself here, Dr. Charles Berg. Berg claims to be ennsylvanian and lately resident of Kansas. He is very talkative. fond of whisky, an inveterate talker and something of \ boaster about 40 years old, has wife but no chil dren. He Is an accomplished swindler, and the fra. ternty and public will do we'll to look out for him.
 J. w. BERNARD, Seey.
 Done by order of Evening Star Lodge, No. g, at Norristown, Ark.
 Memphis papers and Arkansas Baptist please copy one time.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

Volunteers for the Southern Cansel 1elsgra,a tfon He Secreta,y q Fur q the
 1gaahan Cojyedadc5 io 1ae Hon. He4fy
 T. Rsefor, Gogernor q As7sa2sas.
 MosrooaERy, April 22, 1861. To Coy. HeAay Ii. RsoroR:-
 Sir Yoar patriotic response to tAe re. quisition of tie President oit heA nita-< States for troops 10 coerce the C CQnf5defte States. i8s flies the belief that your people arc prepased to unite with us h rapelling tie common enemy of the South. Virginia needs our aiI, 1 therefore request you to furnish one regiment of infantry without dal.v 10 rendezvous et Lynehbutg, ! a. 1t must consist of ten companies of not less .baa sixty-fou7 men each The regiment viii he eritled to enc Colonel, one Lieu t8n. .ut Colonel one Major, one Adjrtant froll the line Of Liegtenante; one sergeant 8Lej ejor from tAe enlisted men. Each com pany is entitled to one Captain, one first Lieutenant, two second Lieutenmts, four Scrgeants, four Coporals and two musi- eian5. The officers, except the staff oiii- cers, are to be appointed in the manner prescribed by the law of your State. Staff officers are appointed by the President. The term of service is not less than twelve months, pnless sooner discharged. Ihcy will be mustered into the service of the Confederate States at Lynchburg, but transportation and subsistence will be provided from the point of departure. They will finnish their own uniforms but will receive their value in commutation. Yon have arms and anmuiitions with which to supply them-answer, and say whctbcy you wilt comply with this request, and fl so. when?
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IT aV 17441 HINn,
 ISAAC F. MORRIS

Eg- Miss Angelina Burlington says ,ba. her mother "don't believe a word slne. e'l~. the moral tariff-she believes that all .,o;' nol; ties and politicians are immoral"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25
Will the Legislature be Convened?

In every section of the State from which we have heard in the last week, there is 8 general desire among the people that the Governor shall convene the General As sernbly at m early day. Matters of inter- est of the highest moment to the people, demand this course. Therapid and almost unprecedented changes during the past ten days in public santiment--tho proclamation of the President of the State Convention calling that body togother on the sixth proximo, are reasons at once strong and convincing, that the legislature should be convened, while the convention is in ses- sion. When the convention passes, as t assurodly will in a very short time after il meets, aa ordinance of secession from the United States; t will have done all that it can do, for the protection of the honor and interests of tlo State and her citizens.- Where the duty of the convention ceases, there the duty and responsibility of the legislature begins. When the State is ab- solved from all obligation to the United States government ly the passage of an ordinance of secession, the legislature must -hon at, 50 that conflicting laws may be modified, barmonized or repealed 10 suit the rev condition of the State assumed underan ordinance Of secession The Governor will not hasi.ata then in our opinion, to con vcne the legislature at an early day, to do wha. the convention cannot legally per form
 - Ihe following postscript was re- eeivel in a letter from a gentleman, at Wal lron, ia Scott county, dated April l6. lsGI:
 P. s. | forgot to mention that last night at about s o'clock, 1Ir. James N. Swinney, a citizen of this town. was waylayed and alo, s his residence by some person un- known. He died in a few minutes. This is the second affair oi the kind that ever took place in our town.
 -aza--
 ELEcroE K FULroN couNrY.-We learn from letter just received from Full ton county, that the election ordered by the convention for the 10th inst, for a delegate, resulted in the election of Hon. J. W. Cochran, who was rejected by the convention and sent back to his constitu- ontg 10 Tun tI,a ,.aao oxyar
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

.s We are authorized to announce Bon Il. B STUART, of Philadelphia, as candidate ior Judge of the Circuit Gourt, in the ninth judicial distiict.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

DIED-At the residence of her brother. Chas Lewis, in Fourche township, Pulaski county Ark, on the 2lst of April, 1861, Miss HARRIET LEWIS, in the 18th year of her age.
 Although not an open professor ofrelgion, she wa. resigned to the will of her heavenly father and ex pressed confidence in her Savior and said she knew that he would take her home to rest. She leaves s large circle of relatives and friends to mourn their loss, but they sorrow not those who have no hope
 INDEXEDl F.
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FDs5ARRIED-On Sunday evening, 2lst, inst, by William Woolford, esq, Mr. Ju1Ius HEyrz and Miss SUSAN R. LYNCH, both of this city.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

GM w are authorized to announce GRAN WILLIE WILCOX, Of Van Burcn, AIia,nsas, as e candidate for the office oi Prosecuting auolney il the fourth judicial circuit of the State of ArEan- sas' composed ol the counties of Perry, eli Pope. Johnson, Franklin and Crawford, at the ers,ling June election.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

We have been requested by the p at of the meeting recently held in Lo. township in this county to state,
 h as meeting to raise secession pole out 27th inst, and the barbecue intend ed ome off on that day, have been post
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

Eg- A man of Penn Yam, N. Y., has invented a machine that husks, shells, cleans. and pnts corn into bags.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

he ladies we understand have ta4e up the cause in earnest. They were up till one o'clock Tuesday night making uniforms for the Prairie company. who came in about twelve o'clock on Monday, ont way to Fort Smith. FiftyjacIzets b6d be bought, cut and made; and f they were not finished in time, as tl, left at eleven, yet they were sent ag le first boat.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

te ladies of Little Rock and the vicinity gs lestly tender their services to the troops ll thern Confederacy in the present crisis, H come upon our beloved country. And
 yay they can contribute by their efforts
 or aid in this great cause of our life and
 they wiA esteem 1t their higlos. Iriyi- honor And after the example of the hoa the revolution, when tAey haye armed Na husbands and brothers to the defense Of
 and fresdes, they would gladly give 5 and efforts, and most of all, their v yers for the success of our holy cause.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

Cg We are authorized to announce Wn. D. JACUWAH as eandidate for the office of Prose cutting attorney in the Fourth Judicial Circi com posed of the Counties Of Perry, ell, Pope. Johu- son, Franklin ana Crawford; election in Jpne s6i
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

lJ W. s. PENBERToN is a candidate fof Colonel oi 63cd regiment. Election 4th of Maj! Gazette copy. IT. L. L. THOMSON is a candidate for Colonel 1ommandant of the 63rd regiment Arllansas Militia. Election May f.
 GE- At the solicitation of numerous friends, have consented to become a candidate for Colonel of the 65rd regiment of Arkansas militia now reside within the limits of the regiment leave with the troops for IL. Smith, and may not return until after the election.
 Your lellow-citzen, April q, 1861. B. f. DANLEY.
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T. B. FL0URNOG. 1IoyroomnY, April g, 1881.
Io CoL. T. B. FLoznEoY:-

will accept your regiment. You will ann and equip it from vour Arsenal- Tmnspo will be provided. You will rendezvous at Lynchburg, where yoH will be mustered into service. Let inc know when you will depart and tho ronte vol propose. E.P. WALKER
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L. J. VI ALbtl, |.
 .CecrekntN 0f Inr

tSecFct0fY U v UF' The Governor of Arkansas cannot, con sistantly with his sense of duty, send the dcsirod force before the secession of the State, which will no doubt take place within fourteen days. But he approves of the intention of tie undersigned to raise 8 regiment in pursuance of the suggestion of the Secretary of War of the southeln con ieleraey.
 The forces raised by the undersigned will rendezvous at Iitd9 Rock, the Arsenal will 5o lbam barracks until their de7artuFo for Lynohbug, and thoy will ba equipped sui tab'y at the former place. Fiyoeo companies have already tondereJ thoic services. Will not the remaining five or even seven be speedily forthcoming? Shall Jefferson Da- vis call in vain upon Arkansas to aid Eir- ginia standing geographically alone, sur rouadel by eager enemies on the north and inactive friends oa the south and west r Come men, the cause r9o3s men the first campaign involves all the future. No dc- lay. In Greo weeks our bayonots should be egleamine on tna Potomac.
 MAJon T. B. FEoURHo9,
 -La. JAs 5. JoHNsoE,
 IlGCr Col. WM.N. BRoNAUoH,
 Con- J ,. THoArsoE.
 \. 3. Any companies desiring to tender their services will report immediately by letter or otherwise to the undersigned at Little Rock
 II the ezigencias of Arkansas require it., oha regiment will remain at Hopefeld, or whareyerit may be necessary for the defence of tha Stale.