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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-09

? Preparations for Arynfpo th~ Sec,. r,-- s
Oils secsnux passed BY the Legislature for
State defence, for the issuing Of Tren.nrv
notes in order TO raise the amount. ana fnr
the creation Of an Ordnance Department. were
into meaning that the State through its CON.
stituted authorities would see that she was
prepared for any emergency, which might
arise out of the present complicat ton OF af-
fairs. A vast deal Of work has been done TO-.
wards putting the State In the best
possible condition as regards her ability
TO occupy an offensive or defensive position
the capable head Of the Ordnance Depart
ment, the people may rest contented that
everything will be done to save her honor,
should the "ciash Of resounding arms" sum
mon the people from their repose to meet the
Issue of strife be tween the two sections of
the Confederacy. The head of the Ordnance
department is at present engaged in making
gu. 9 an esuina.e OF what Virginia wants, In or
oer 10 enable her 70 take the field with q corps
oil 1900 men, with a view to systema tixe the
necessary arrangements, and have every thing
ready for use when wanted. In few mouths
the Armory will be ready for the manufactur-
ing of thousands Of death-dealng muskets.
| Supplies for the eSoatA-Some splendid ar
.illery harness is now being manufactured for
| the States of Georgia, North Carolina and
| florida, At the extensive establishment Of
| Samuel =. CottreI Il Co., in this city They
are neat and durable. and put up in such style
| 4
| vorable opinion of the ability OF Richmond
| anufacturers. One hundred and sixt y six
sets have already been completed, and will
| bear the most rigid inspec ton as fine speci-
mems of gearing. The firm alluded to Is heav-
| lily engaged In this depar tment of trade, work.
| ing full complement Of hands at their five-
story warehouse, a few doors below this Of
flee, and having factory full Of operatives on
| Shockoe Hill-the two places requiring the
services of seventy-five journeymen, whose
| work in the way of saddles will compare ia
| vorabiy with that made anywhere. The firm
| spoken of are now putting the finishing touches
| on 1000 cartridge boxes, 5000 cap boxes and
5000 bayonet scabbards. fabricated to the or.
der of this State. The Southern Express Com
| pany have also contracted for large lot OF
| harness to be used in the extensive carrying
business which they design to inaugurate ut
an early day in the South. There is no reason
| why Richmond should not become a grea,
manufacturing city. We are glad that people
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-09

Fees, 42s6 90.
Mr.. Denoon presented report from the Wa
tering Committee, which was read, laid on
the table, and ordered to be printed:
1t states that the receipts from water rents for the
year ending March LIST, 1884, are......x x:s, 1s5 IL
Disbursements. so $50 70
Extension of mains ns.............. 81, ,2a7 80
Cost of making 1874 supplies for
private and other buildings. ,726 IS
Cost of. altering 3s supplies by
attachments. .............. 500 30
Amount paid on A-inch main. 81, ,a37 Is
Land for new reservolr.......... 3.l5s
90
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23
Gen. Lee of Virginia.

Gen. Robt E. Lee who has been ap- pointed commander in-chef of the army of Virginia, is pronounced by Gen. Scott the first soldier of the age He IS a son of the celebrated "Light Horse Harry" Lee of revolutionary memory and graduated at West Point, with the honors of his class, in 1929 and immediately entered the en- gineer corps. He devoted himself to the higher duties of his profession with char acteristic assiduity: he visited France and other parts of Europe, to secure those ad- vantages for improvement which could not be obtained at home, and his elegant man. ners and profound requirements, secured him the eatree to the houses of the great savans and military men of all nations res ident in Paris, and his marriage with the daughter of Mr. Custis, the representative of Washington, identified him still more closely with the great chief, than did his descent from the great cavalry officer of the revolution, already mentioned. By that marriage he became at the death of Mr.. Gus tis, the proprietor of the splendid domain of Arlington house, and other great estates in Virginia, among them to the patrimoni- al estate of Mrs. Washington in the coun ty of New Kent During the Mexican War he was entrusted by General Scott and Totten with the important charge of the engineer department of the army in Mexico. From the capture of San Juan Ullo, up to the storming of the capital of the Montezumas, the genius of Lee was triumphant over every obsticle, and to him, in military circles, has been cheerfully ac corded equal credit with Scott himself, for the successful conduct of that memorable campaign. When the U. $. cavalry regi- ments were organized, he was offered lieut.. colency of the 2d, which he accept ed, rcsigning his post of captain of engi- necrs. His son, Custis Lee, who, like his father, graduated at the head of his class, is now a lieutenant of engineers, but will probably soon resign and follow the for tunes of his father
 General Lee was for several years at the head of the IT. $. Military Academy at West Point and fears are expressed by northern popes that his example in resigning and joining the confederate forces will be fol- lowed by others who were educated there under his regime and who regard him as the Byard of the American army,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23

Eg- Every sign in the heavens indicates the bursting of great thunder storm on the banks of the Potomac The gathering angry clouds from the North on one side, and the dark clouds from the South col leeted in frowning masses on the other, ap- pearto be gradually approaching each other, and collision in the vicinity of Washing
 ton, or Harper's Ferry, or Fort Monroe, seems imminent and unavoidable i'll but a few days. Whenever the thunder cloud explodes, terrific will be the shock of one hundred thousand men in arms, with all the implements of destruction known to modern warfare in their hands-men of the same unconquerable Anglo-Saxon race which has died with its blood the battle fields of Europe and Asia, and has already twice crimsoned the hills, the valleys and waters of the new world. Once again in greater numbers than ever confronted each other on American soil, with desdlier wea- pons and with more intense hatred, are two great geographical sections of this mighty rlce to engage in mutual slaughter.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23
4 Iess0n from the Past

| Edmund Burke declared he knew not how to draw an indictment against whole people. In that spirit we hesitate to say a word against the conduct of sovereign States; bm nmuSt be renem bered thai in most instacss the eUidence Mat he opinion and the toH of the souereign people hos been ereeuted in the reoolted Stats, IS uncertain and contradictory-Boston Statesman.
 We see from this paragraph the effect of the tardy assent which the Union men of the southern states have given to dis solution of the old confederacy. Months ago we urged as peace measure the i'm mediate secession of every southern State, confidently predicting that this, and this alone would save us from the horrors of civil war. We denounced the border state convention, the peace congress, and all other, quasi-measures as the very course to defeat the objects for which we are contending. and to prevent a pacific dissolution of the Union. From the tone of the northern press it is evident that there is large party at the South, yet clinging to the old idols and ready to caolesce with federal invaders. The Union men of Virginia and Maryland are inviting an inroad upon the soil of the South. If satisfied that we are fully united and de- termined in the course we have adopted, the thinking men of the North would say with Burke, that they did not know how to draw an indictment against whole people
 We have referred to this egregious CT TOT of judgement in our Union friends, not for the purpose of censure or animadver- sion for what is past, but for the moral which we propose to adduce. Let us be united in Me future. Personal ambition and personal jealousy should be laid aside, and no other rivalry should be known but the disinterested emulation to make most sacrifices for the common cause of the South. This henceforth is the true test of patriotic devotion. By this measure shall be gagged the merits of all who aspire 10 the distinction of serving their country, whether in rank or file That sacrifices mnst be made is evident, and he who makes most deserves the brightest page of history, where shall be written out the an- nals of these perilous times.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23
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CEN. BEN. McCuLLoUGH.-Th apa.

CEN. BEN McCuLLoUGH--This.-saa. A,s.nt -vr < as -- 1.s.-Leea in Lown >4er Several days. He has been appointed to the command of the troops of the Confederate States, as sembling to guard our frontier. No better selection conld have been made for this difficult post than the brave Texan ranger, whose name is blended with western his tory, and whose deeds of yalor are familiar to every school boy. He will have the en- tire confidence of his soldiers, and we may rest secure in the trust which we place in such leader. Our frontiemen are the best material for soldiers in the world.-- Bold, hardy and active, all they need is an efficient commander, and such the sagacity of Davis and his advisers has sent them.
 Gen. Mccullough is attended by Col. Mcintosh, also gallant officer. We knew that our readers will be rejocel to learn the above intelligence.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23
STATE OF ARKANSAS, ,
 CoUNtY OF PERRY.

totNti UT Fkhf
 In the Circuit Court of Perry county, Arksl@s.i. on the ehancery side thereof, Gin vacation i''H May, A. D. 1861.
 :;: s:;;;:: !:s;; ::. :: s:::: :;: ::: 7, Mar. NOW on this day comes the cOmplsr 4 ' nant, by Hollowell X Jacoway, ffs attornel1 ank hles his lill against said defendass, toeeHn with his affidavit that said defendants are Hz residents of the State of Arkansas and it apa1 ing that the object of said bhl is to enforce hsa and obtain decree to sell so much of the lo'" 'nd ing lands as may be required to fully pay OH 0nntv a satisfy his said demand, lying in the said couaSt! of Perry, towit: The north east or of the nO'' ,s west or. and west Inf of the north east qr' anu 95 southeast or. of the north west or. of seclon in township north, of range 2l vest eOh,asnrd asnnd l 50 acres-t is ordered that said unknown uesJ by ants be notified of the pendency of this su', ,rlt, publication of this order in the True peniSt St.te. a newspaper printed and published m tn,s ms. tbes notifying said unknown defendants that ui,e ,u m appear and plead, answer or demur to salu s bi, or before the third day of the next term oi s in court, at court to be holden at the court hIo'e the town of Perryvie, in the said county oi I, on the 1st Monday of September. e1h in 1861, all the allegations and charges set ~ .as said bill. will be taken as confessed and aeoIt0 entered accordingly, and that said notice be pup ished by two weekly insertions in said newspape.ns the last insertion to be at least four weeks peyis the first day of the said September term of 'ni' court. w. H. BLACKWELL, ClefA'
 Attest:
 A true copy from the record.
 w. H. BLACKWELL, Clerk
 May 2S, 1861, 2t Cost of adv. S6 5O'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23
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Advance Payment.

We must require advance payment for our paper in all cases It is right and proper that we should do so, and we trust 1t will give offence to no one. . Money remitted through the mail will be at our risk. There is no objection to send: ing gold dollars or even larger coin in a letter. Subscription taken for any length of time at $2 per year
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23

e It is understood in naval circles that the bIockading fleet of Lincoln will be nnder command of Commodore Stnngham' and will be divided into three squadrons- That for the mouth of the Chesapeak IS 70 be under Capt Pendergrast; that for the Carolinas and Georgia under Capt. Merslne' and the main fleet is destined for the mouth of the Mississippi and ports in Texas, and will be under command of Commodore Stringham himself.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23

Es- The New York Day Book gives a list of twenty-six northern democratic pa pers which oppose and denounce Mr. Lin- coln's war policy and declare that northern men should not enlist in the army of sub iugation. The Day Book thinks that these journals and the public sentiment which they represent will be the neucleus of powerful peace party which must ere long develop itself in the North.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23

Eg~ The Mississippi regiment now rem derouzed at Lynchburg, Va., are represent ed by the papers of that place to be the finest body of troops ever seen in Virginia. They carry with them their own servants and are abundantly supplied with money to pay their own way. They are well officer ed and splendidly equipped.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23

A PRESENT FROM GEN. GARIBMDI.-We are indebted to Garibaldi, who dispenses creature comforts, near the theatre building, for bottle of bitters, said to be a specific for chiIls. and various other afflctions of mind and body. Give him call, for like the Italian hero, he'll do.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23

Card-A report has been circulated that a few days ago, the Governor ordered the "capital Guards to Fort Smith, that they refused to go, and delivered up the arms in their possession rather than go." deem it unnecessary at this time to state in detail what occurred in regard to this mat ter, but in justice to the gentlemen composing the company,f say that the report is positively false.
 GOEDON \ PLAY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23

EF The ladies with patriotic arder are still struggling to sustain 1.-The National Washington Monument Society" They have now in contemplation an appeal to the contending hosts of both nationalities who are gathering on the banks of the Po- tomac. Boxes will be placed in suitable places where persons disposed to contribute to this object may drop their penny in memory of the father of his country.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23

gy Among the Virginia troops now assembled on the banks of the Potomac and the vicinity of Washington is one com many which r2ioices in the euphonious eoono0en of " the Grayson Daredevils." !" ,rbev ara All six feet high and are unfailing riRemen. They are splendid riders and can pierce the bulls eye running.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23

Gg- It is said that in consequence of the secession of Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee and Nortli Carolina, the present members of President Davis cabinet will resign.-
 This will be done in order to secure more general distribution of cabinet officers throughout the various Confederate States.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23

"Ion," the reliable Washington correspondent of the Baltimore Sun, says that the federal government has not at present single piece of riAed cannon and is greatly deficient in the amount of muni- tions necessary for arnling their troops The South has imported a number of riaed cannon and has ordered more,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23

Gs- The military plans of President Davis are but partially disclosed even to the Congress itself. He has unboundent confidence in Gen.'s Lee, Beuregard, and Bragg, and these gentlemen alone know his ultimate purposes and plans.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23

/gs- Field, the ever busy, energetic and accommodating William II. has moved across the street adjoining Silas the talka- tive, who is connected with Sam, the se- date; and where the said William intends to sell goods at acor lo''ices, viz: very cheap for the "readv."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23

Eg We see it stated in a Virginia pa per that "the old dominion" can equip and send to the field one hundred and fifty thousand men. The armory at Richmond is probably the most extensive on the con tinent.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23
GREAT BARGAINS
 Great Bargains.

% M E A N ID - Es Ri | HAVE just removed into the new Il and elegant Brick Store just completed, first door below Feild Dolley, where the public can have an opportunity of buying goods at secession prices.
 am determined to sell, and all persons wishing BARGAINS would do well to examine my stock before purchasing elsewhere.
 l have now on hand
 8 brls. Molasses;
 40 extra Flour;
 Bacon, Coffee, Lard. Corn, Corn Meal, Sugar assorted qualities, Salt Iron, Nails, and other at cles too numerous to mention in the Grocery line Also splendid assortment of c L o T Fl N G, consisting in part of Fine French Cloth Goats, extra quality;
 '' Doe Skin Cass. Pants, asst'd cOlors;
 '' Dress DeEte Pants; " Marine Coats; t" Alpacca do; $ Linen Coats, asst'd qualities; '' Linen Pants, do
 " Cotonade Pants do " White Linen Bosom Shirts; " Plated and Ruhie do
 Calico and Hickory Shirts;
 Marine Undershirts; Thread do
 White Marseills Vests; Figured do do
 Black Satin Vests, asst'd qualitiss; fipured Silk " ALSO--a general assortment of
 DRY GOODS, such as are usually kept.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23

~MAJ. GENERAL.--The convention yester- day elected James Yell Major General of the State under the new military law re- centlv adnntea
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23
MAY FLOWER SALOON,

Ndan Sffeet, nedT Me IKredfre,
 JAMES GARIBALDI, PROPRIETOR TAKES this method of informing the ec' Il tizens of Little Rock and vicinity thathe bas opened the above named saloon, and has on hand large lot of choice Liquors, Wines, Ha~ni Cigars, etc. Try him and judge for yourselves ALSO-Sole Agent for Borgos Celebratsd Stomach Bitters. A sure preventive for Fever and Ague, Diarrhoa, Bilious Attack, Dyspels,is' and all other diseases common to a southern en- nae. JAMES GARIBALDl
 P s. Sales made by wholesale as cheap as 'ns other house in town. 5000 Cigars for sale cheap
 LinLe Rock, May 8. 1861. ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23
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Gg- The Baltimore Republican states that the |. $. cavalry has lost over two thirds of its officers in consequence of their resignation and subsequent connection with the Confederate army.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23

A SOBER, steady and energetic bu'i' nent employment will be given. Apply by lette@
 MORAY X MORTONE, A
 box l57, P. O., Louisville, Ky May 9, 1S6l 6t
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23

son; lst Lieut. James J. Franklin; 2d Lieut.. Thos C. Newton; 3d Lieut.. Aug. Larrentree. Recruits wanted for the above company. Apply immedi- atelv
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23

EE- The number of federal troops in and around Washington city and actually on their way to that place, says the Baltimore Sun. is thirty-fve thousand. The Con-
 States are reported to have eighty
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23

Attention Company.--All the members of the "Pulaski Light Cavalry" will return oI htrir arDis and accomremants immediately to Lieut.. G. $. Morrison at his store.
 TT | CHURCHfLI
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23
AN ORDNANCE Concerning Sales by Sheriffs or Consta-
 blao for tho collection of debts

bles for the collection of debts.
 Be u ordained by he people of Arsamsas, in Con uentiOn assembled That all sales by sherff5 or constables for the collection of debts are hereby suspended until the further action of this cOnven- tien in relation thereto.
 3, dtrthv, vrIu;re5, T!,ot oil bonds for tho delivery of property levied upon by execution shall be returnable in accordance with and in all things be subject to the laws now in force.
 Be Il further ordained, That this ordinance shall be published in the Little Rock True Democrat and Gazette and take effect from and after ta passage. Adopted May ooh, lS6l
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23
A BARGAIN

THE undersigned, each having a strong \ desire to serve their country in the [" tented feld,' desire to dispose of their stock of Goods and business place on the landing at Little Rock. The most favorable terms offered, and any per son or persons desirous of engaging in the mercan file and general receiving and forwarding business. couId moi do better than invest in this concern For full particulars and further information apply to
 BURGEVIN X FIELD,
 May g. 1861. At Steamboat Landing
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23
nINIH.
S0UTHRONS, HEAR YOUR COUNTRY CALI YOU!

Southrons, hear your Country call you Up! lest worse than death befal you! To arms! to arms. to arms! in Dixie! Lo! all the beacon fires are lighted, Let all hearts be now united! To arms! To arms. To arms. in Dixie.
 Advance the flag of Dixie.
 Hurrah hurrah! For Dxes land we'll take our stand,
 And live or die for Dixie!
 To arms. To arms.
 And conquer peace for Dixie! To arms. To arms.
 And conquer peace for Dixie! Hear the Northern thunders mutter. Northern flags in the South wind flutter:
 To arms, etc, Send them back your fierce defiance! Stamp upon the accurs'd alliance
 To arms, etc.
 Advance the flag of Dixie etc. Fear no danger! Shun no labor! Lift up rife, pike and sabre!
 To arms. etc. Shoulder pressing close to shoulder. Let the odds make each heart bolder!
 To arms. etc
 Advance the flag of Dixie! etc How the South's great heart reoices, At your cannon's ringing voices;
 To arms! etc For faith betrayed and pledges broken, Wrongs inflicted, insults spoken;
 To arms etc.
 Advance the flag of Dixie etc Strong as lions, swift eagles, Back to their kennels hunt these beaglea!
 To arms. etc Cut the unequal bonds asunder. Let them then each other plunder!
 To arms! etc.
 Advance the flag of Dixie, etc. Swear upon your Country's altar, ever to submit or talter;
 To arms! etc. Till the spoilers defeated, Till the Lords work is completed.
 To arms! etc.
 Advance the flag of Dixie! etc. Halt not, till our Federation Secures among Earth's Powers its station!
 To arms. etc, Then at peace, and crowned with glory, Hear your children tell the story.
 To arms. etc.
 Advance the flag of Dixie! etc. If the loved ones weep in sadness, Victory soon shall bring them gladness
 To arms. etc. Exultant pride soon banish sorrow; Smiles chase tears away tomorrow:
 To arms. etc.
 Advance the flag of Dixie! etc
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23
Advance the flag Of Dixie! etc

Eg" Herr Becker has been raising a company in Cincinnati for enc of the ''Ken. lucky Regiments" at Camp Clay, and has petitoned the City Council to equip his "galliant warriors" who are fresh from Hessen Cassel. Hessen Darmstadt, etc. We happen to know something of Herr Becker. He has been editing German abolition paper in Cincinnati. He may be Kentuckian, but unfortunately he does not understand word of the language spoken. If his commanding officer should send him a message in our language he would have to send an interpreter with it. The eKentucky Regiment" have made big show--in the Cincinnati newspapers. The miserable deception has been played out = Cop'n2ton (Ay.,) Journal,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23
To Whom it may Concern.

To Whom it may Concern. | WILL sell at public auction, to the Il highest bidder, without reserve, on Friday, the 3lst inst, at the Auction Room, one Trunk and contents, marked w. A. Buckner to satisfy adebt due steamer Vim. Henry for freight and charges. JAS. D. FITZGERALD, AuctiOneT Lhtle Rock, Ma ~a0, 1861. 34-lt
 NOTICE. WE, the undersigned, have dissolved W the partnership known as ". R. Vaughan X Co., as we'll as the one known as Written X Tray wick, where W. R. Vaughan was special partus,
 w. R. VAUGHAN,
 COKE WITTEN,
 A. C. TRAYWICk. May 2lst, 1861. fl
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23
FOR SALE

nN consignment for cash, Flour, Bacon, O Corn, Hay, Beans, Lard, MolasseS, Whisky.
 May 03 COLLINS X PEAY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23

.3 w are authorized to announce GRAN VILE WILCOX, of Van Buren, Arkansas, as a candidate for the office of Prosecuting Attorney in the fourth judicial circuit of the State of Arkan- sas' composed of the counties of Perry, ell Pope, Johnson, Franklin and Crawford, at the ensuing June election.
 -B We authorized to announce Hon. H. B. SIuART, of Philadelphia, candidate for Judge of the Circuit Court, in the ninth judicial district.