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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-14

court house at Princeton on tbis dav Tho meeting was large, and was called for tbe purpose oi selecting and nominating can uiua'e TOT the State convention. Resolu- ''ohS were introduced and discussed by number Of speakers, in favor of the imme. alate and unconditional secession of Ar kansas from the Federal Union, and they were passed by vote of some two hun ofed m favor and only thlee against said resolutions.
 Robert I. Fuller was unanimously se- lected as the candidate for seat in the con- Vcntion, and his views fully correspond with the spirit of the resolutions passed by the meeting So you see that at least one county Tn Arkansas presents very nearly unanimous front in favor of joining the States that have already resumed their so- vereien rights-and what will strike the N9rlh ?, U. With surprise, is that the non slave noiaing portion of our population are fore iios' i,i the ranks of secession, and will be as ready to defend southern rights and southern honor as the slave holder; and "hy' because, Tn the slave holding States. every white man IS equally protected bv our laws, and the poor mans vote counts as much as the richest, all are equal in the eye of the law, and every mans standing in society is measured by his intelligence and his moral department, and not by the property he may possess. In the North. It IS notorious, that the owners of large manufacturing establishments control the votes of all their operatives; not so here, every man, rich orpoor, go to the polls and vote as they please, and it is notorious fact, that most of our local offices are filled by non-slave holders, besides all this, the | effort Of the abolitionists to place the black man on an equality with the white man, to come Tn competition with him in work to reduce his wages, to sit at his table, and fo lntermarry with his children is so revolting, that to name such proposition, is to pro- duee the most intense indignation and dis gust.
 Some have expressed fears that the north- ern portion of our State may vote against the call of convention, but for myself entertain no fears. l know the northern counties are settled mostly by men who have been reared in the South, and whose hearts are twined around its interests and honor, and they will never desert us in the hour of danger and trial; you may there fore dismiss all fears of the noble citizens of the northern and western counties, and Ii the day of battle comes, her hills and her valleys will team with a noble band of vol. unteers, to defend our homes and our fire sides from the assaults of our enemies, be they whom they may-whether they be Montgomefy's band of robbers, or Andy Johnson's army of coercionists.
 Yours truly, IATIAS
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TO THE PuRIIr,

ANOH the suspension of the Old Limo boyo GGemocrat' GeIa' some two or three weeks ago. expectatiou s to publish the fact, trusting to the Tn short while But having been s u%catOn ,h d;c,a1lon, have now to announce the indefinite thot ht,uance o the paper It is needless to sav orot hs, s,"Iiiiouheement causes me the deepest re- e's inc ou. nave the consolation of knowing that gence of wa, was brought about by no fault or neg- have no nine but to circumstances over which oil nave conveyed to my late partner. Mr. put,er. m my lnerest in the establishment of inc Old Line of fo'rat he assuming all the debts and liabilities
 El ne concern, and undertaking to settle inc same. So. ., icol It THOS r pCrH
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-14

Mrs Maberry was born in Henderson co,,,t~ ieliu.' ana m, emigrated 10 Arkansas some , vasrs since. We mourn the loss of this good lady anl synpathise with the bereaved husband and little
 M. F. NJ. III tnis eity on Saturday, 2d inst, of pneumonia, Amanda Moore. 0i '' D' anu Gone to God
 p" De s1 s1Il fond heart! What could thy prayer, Ask for thy darling like the bliss of heaven, on life's wild ocean, sorrowful and pained , How many voyagers their course perform; This lillle harl- Einder fata oht,;,ol 1t reached the harbor ere it met inc storm,
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-14
From Dallas County.

PRINCETON, ARK, Feb. 2, 1861. EDITORS TRUE DEMOCRAT
 Gentlemen: Supposing that you are anx- ious to know something of the sentiments of the people in various sections of the State, l proceed to give you in very few words the state of public feeling in Dallas county. as developed in mass meeting held at the
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-14

CoUcHs.-The sudden changes of our climate are sources of PULMONARY, BRONCHIAL and AsTH- MATIc AFFECTIONS. Experience having proved that simple remedies often act speedily and cer ainy when taken in the early stage of the disease, recourse should at once be had to Brosrn's Bron. chial Iroches," or Lozenges, let the Cold, Cough, or Irritation of the Throat be slight, as ly thsprecauton more serious attack may be cffec. tually warred of. Public Speakers and Singers Will lind them efectual for clearing and strengthens ing the voice. See advertisemet.
 Dec. Is, 1860. 6m
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St. Francis County Convention.

MADISON, ARK, rep. 4, loOl.
 Pursuant to adjournment of a-previous meeting held at the court house on Satur- day, January 26th, 1861, chairman Laugh linghouse being absent, Mai E. Mallory was called to the chair, pro lem, when he explained the object of the meeting. The convention then proceeded to business by appointing w. c. Davis as Secretary. A committee of five was appointed by the chair to draft resolutions expressive of the sense of this convention, composed of the following gentlemen-Governo Izard, G. W. Seabouln, P. Dunn, P. Littell and Jno. Mcdaniel, ST.
 During the absence of the committee the meeting was addressed by Messrs. D. $. Smith, Samuel Woodruff and Gov. Izard. line committee returned and presented the following resolutions, which were unani- mously adopted:
 " HEREAs, Every reasonaDIe proposition to settle the question of slavery has been treated With the most insulting and crimi- nal indifference by the black republican party during the present session of Con- greSs, and whereas, all honorable means have been exhausted by southern Senators and Representatives to adjust honorablv the present unhappy differences which exist between the two great rival sections, which heretofore composed the American Union. therefore be it
 ReSol0ed, That the convention of tbe people of Arkansas, called to assemble in Little Rock on the 4th March next, inn mediatel y after it's organization prepare and pass an ordinance, declaring the State of Arkansas no longer part of the United States of America, and thereafter take immediate action for the formation of q coniederacy with our southern sister States who, like ourselves, are no longer willing to submit to abolition dictation.
 Resot0ed, That ours is a government deriving Its just powers from the consent of the people governed, and it was never contemplated that its laws should be en- forced, or its institutions maintained bv standing armies, and that the doctine of coercion, by which seeding State would become subjugated province, is wholly repugnant to the spirit of the federal com- pact, and should meet the scorn and con- tempt of every patriot and friend of equal rights.
 MARK w. HARD, Ch'n Com.
 Nominations being in order, G. w.. Seabourn put J. M. Shelton and Governor Izard in nomination, and J. w. Mallory put G. w. Laughinghouse in nomination. MT. Seabourn made motion to vote by ballot, which was adopted.
 It was moved and carried that the can- didates for nomination express their views, when G. w. Laughinghouse made strong secession speech of some length. Mir Shelton not being present, Mr. Seabourn said he would vouch for him as being call right Messrs. A. C.. Casteel and P. Dunn were a"rr~'n.si .~la>-.-.--s~,.~.. s.-.. vote stood as follows:
 Laughins house, Y. Gov. Izard, 67.
 Moved and carried, by Mir. Dunn, that the following papers be requested to pub fish the above proceedings: Madison Pioneer, Memphis Avalanche and Arkan- sas True Democrat. The motion was carried, that the candidates nominated can. vass the county.
 On motion, the meeting adjourned sine die.
 ED. MALLORY, CA'm.
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STATE OF ARKANSAs.
%20O Reward,

w HEREAS, It has this day been mado " known to the Governor, that William N. HalcKman, murdered one James Nicks, in the county ot Clark, and State of Arkansas, on the 7th day of January, 1861, and then fed from jus. tlce @ and Is now running at large.
 ., Therefore, ]. HENRY M. REcTon, Governor of the State of Arkansas, by virtue of the authority nan me vested oy law, do hereby offer reward Of TWO ifcfldred dollars to any person who will arrest and deliver the said William N Hickman to the sheriff of Clark county, Arkansas in order that justice may be had and the laws executed.
 In testimony whereof, have hereunto set my
 hand and caused the seal of the State of IL. s.l Arkansas to be fixed at the city of Littlo
 Rock, this 7th day of February, A. D. le6I fly the Governor. II. M RECTOR.
 JOHN l. STIRnAN, Secretary of State.
 By 0. R. WEAVER, Dep. Sec of State.
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SEcRETARY's OFFICE, ] Little Rock, Arkansas, !
 Feb. 12th. lS61.A

MEssRs. JOHNSON & YERKEs- Gentlemen: ask of you the favor to publish for the benefit of the community of this State, the following certified copy of the act of the last legislature, amendatory ot the militia laws of this State, etc. Your compliance with the above request will much oblige, your
 obedient servant and friend,
 JOHN I. SHERMAN,
 Secretary of Slate.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-14
Public Meeting.

 in accordance with previous notice. the people of Clark county, Arkansas. met en mosSe at the court house in Arkadelphia. on Saturday, the 2d day of Feb, iS6l, for the purpose of nominating a candidate to represent them in the State convention. that IS to be holden at Little Rock on the 4th of Marc5 next, to determine the action Arkansas fnould take in reference to Union or secession.
 o:i motion of Dr. F. Hart, Hon. A. L.. W GIT was called to the chair, who in a few brlet and appropriate remarks explained the object of the meeting. On motion of Judge James H. Crow, Jonathan Callawav was appointed secretary.
 Col. M. Bozeman, after making A short and effective speech, moved that commit tee ot nine be appointed to draft rcsolu. tions expressive of the sense of the meet ing; whereupon the chair appointed the fol. lowing gentlemen; Capt. R. T. Cook, J.. W, Barton, D. H. Ross, Mai. A. B. Beall, Judge J. Il. Crow, Joseph Dolby, Rev. T. E. Garret, J, w. Smith and Col. A. R. Baird, who after a short absence returned and reported through their chairman, Capt. Cook, the following:
 RtsOlced, That we recommend to the neonle of Clafk county Tn mass meeting assembled, the name of Hon. Harris Flanacin as a man eminantlv qualified by his wisdom, frmness and patriotism to represent Clark county in the State convention that will assemble at the city of Little Rock on the I'd day of March next.
 On motion, the report was unanimously adopted.
 On motion, Dr. F. T. Hart, w. J. Craw- ley and Loven Ross were appointed com mittee to wait on Hon. H. Flanagin and in- form him of his nomination.
 During the absence of said committee. Hon. Sam. M. Scott addressed the meeting in an able and telling secession speech Judge Flanagin was then introduced and addressed that meeting at length in an elo- quent and forcible manner. He said in the course of his remarks that there was no Union to cherish-that we could not save what was already lost-that the alternative of Arkansas was to join the North or secede with the South-that he felt confident she would do the latter-that all her interest was identified with the South-that the old Union might perchance be reconstructed, but could not be saved. The address was received with repeated cheers and applause. Several appropriate speeches were made during the meeting-all advocating seces- sion-a dissenting voice was not heard in the meeting.
 On motion, the secretary be requested to furnish the Arkansaw Traveller and the True Democrat copy of the minutes of the meeting with request to publish the same.
 On motion, the meeting adjourned.
 A. L. WEIR, Presi.
 JONATHAN CALLAwAY, Sec'V.
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Secession Consummated

Yankee ,1!', Doodle took saw,
 With patriot devotion, 10 rum the Tree of Liberty,
 According to his "notion!o Yankee Doodle on limb,
 Like another noodle, out od'seea the free and him, Ana doton came Yankee Doodle. Every bone about him, And then the Tree of Liberty Did very well without him7
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-14

IT Barrys' Tricopherous is the best and cheapest article for dressing, beautiying, cears- ing, curling, preserving and restoring the hair.-- Ladies, try it. Sold by all Druggists and Apoth. ecaries. iune9 6O,ly
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A SPLENDID FARM, situated on the \ Clinton road on Palarm Bayou, as miles north of Little Rock, containing 240 acres, 100 of first rate bottom, and 60 acres in cultivation with q good apple orchard, wheat thrasher and all neces- sary improvements
 For further particulars apply to
 W. B. HOWARD, Feb ', 1861. St On the ren,ises.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-14

DlED-On the 3lst January, 1861, JOHN Il CLoos' aged l2 years, weeks and day, inc so. Of Henry and Elizabeth Cloos. 70 lie has left sisters, brother. parents and Iaro number of friends who mourn their loss We wSi not mourn as those who have no hope for he is m dead, but seepeth where we shall sleep For why do We mourn departing friends,
 Or shake at death's alarm,
 'Ils but the voice that Jesus sends,
 To call sheA to bis arms.
 Cease here longer to detain me.
 tondest mother drowned in woe; Now thy kind caresses pain me,
 Morn advances let me go.
 Happy son thy days are ended,
 All thy mourning days below; Go, by angles guards attended,
 To the sight oi Jesus, go.
 A. FRIEND. In Saline county, on the 4h of February. 1881 Mrs Is MARTHA JANE MArERRY, wife Of Dr. MichaC F; Maoerry' daughterof $. B, and Lydia Wall, are l9 years. "s'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-14
HEMPSTEAD COnNTY.

Taken up by Hewitt E. Burt on the 18th of De. cember, ls60, black horse mule, some saddle and gear marks, years old Appraised at S75.
 Taken up by Thomas J. Jones on the Ist day of December, 1860, q dark bay mare, l5 hands high, l2 years old. Appraised at $G5.
 Taken up by T. c. Wilson on the Sd day of De- cember, 1860, black horse with bald face, l5I hands high, Is or 20 years old. Appraised at s20.
 Taken up by G. w. Caldwell on the 9th of Nov, ieoo, chestnut somel pony horse, small white streak in his face, 10 years od II hands high.-- Appraised at $40.
 Taken upby John Sanyers or the 9th day of Oc. tober, 1860, pale sorre mule, lumps on the weaIn. CTS caused by saddle, medum size Is years old.- A AppI aised at S50 -''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-14
HOT SPRING COUNTY.

Taken up by Joseph D. Hardy on the 22d day of December, 1860, in Hot Spring county, an estray mare roan color, with blaze face, all four legs whte read speck near her right eye, saddle marks OF her back, old shoes on before, branded on the left thigh thus V, about l3 hands high supposed to be l2 years old. Appraised at S25
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D D s C R IP 10 N .

Said Hickman is about 5 years of age, feet, ID or II inches high, weighs about ls5 lbs, light blue eyes and light brown hair, very straight and robust, large head, round face, large shoulders and inclined to stoop, smiles frequently, exhibiting very large fine teeth, his conversation is characterized by vulgarity. Feb I, IS6l 3w
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-14
ARKADELPHIA, Januarv o7 1oe1

S.. M, "'i %iy 1COl. cannot o we are vexed beyond measure we less tbas seS our papers from Little Rock in a creat t"n aa rom two to four weeks: there ;s vops n,+' sa1it iemlSness in duty somewhere e;tbar post Most r''orS do not mail our papers or the them master ;n at Little Rock does moi senJ s,' on tIs , 'ne way mail, or some post master whoto% t way ey retains them. If we could Lnow ceiv. ~ 4I llX the blame upon he womb dHp~ pa. sonSanJ 'lI aa1lathamies of one hundred nar- the M bIa~ aaa heartily wish they knew wbero Por dealas l@sae lay, it would save me of "moat oroat
 I'm m trouble and vexation ' great has a ,aad9 Instructed to ask you little Roo, hay. seeded? jo;S If you have we '1 know "DoR poR the .o1tS 1@ed Lincoln, for if you have ioipeI e% us the S',aoTn oa, eonfederacy you would IO,9 senJ goossonaa.. ueWs' for we are all right on e tba and tSp Sues5lon, and now for Heavens D s,i,a f~o scold soS sake K. of all good feeling do trv to we get r on. KICK up things generally until regular ouf o, papers. We get our letters t's eaan,, and why we cannot get onr poners 1oI,os editon ', tell Do help us s onarre5 o PaPirs PitS until We pOs' ,a. masters, stage drivers and all
 You ,e ss' our paper as we ought.
 sure 'F set us down for convention
 POST MASTER
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CRAWFORD COUNTY.

Taken up by Thos. J. Ashill, on the I4th of Jan, lS6l, gray mare, tail and mane rather dark right eye out, no brands perceivable; also, suckling colt, brown colored, star in the fcrehead snip on the nose. Appraised at $50.
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E S E A Y S

The True Democrat has been selected to adver- tise Estrays for ls6l at dollar for each estray. BRADLEY COUNTY.
 Taken up on the 3d day of January 1861. bv W n A. Bond, an esray mule, a dark bav about lU years old. Appraised at SSO
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JONATHAN ' ALLAWAY, Sec 2.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The steam fri gates, Colorado, Mississippi, Minnesota and Roanoke, are to be immediately put in service for the collection of the revenue.
 Virginia mas gone overwhelmingly for resistance.
 Well done thou good and faitful mother of States.-Edtors True Democra.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-14

MARRIED.-By the Rev. Wm. c. Haisl;n o+ .h residence of the brides mother, on Tuesday tb, oth o inst'' Hon. F. P. YELL, of Pine Bluff, to Mis MARTHA A. LESTER, of Monticello, Arkansas.
 Linked hand in hand with love and hope.
 May they wander down lile's howery slone.u
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Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-04-25
War Meeting at Fa,r,iew.

FARvITw, April i, 1861.
The citizens Of Isiryew and vicinity having
met at the school house for d.lberation on the
to the chair. and I. Iicarn appointed Secretary.
On motion J. \. sullivan, J. SlArbuck, and DIR.
:. II. Moore we're appointed Committee on
resolutions. IN Harrison VAS then introduced
and addressed the meeting in favor Of preserving
the Union and minimizing the national Govern
mcnt at all hazards.
After remarks b, the Secretary and Others
the Committee reported the following
RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS. Recent advices from the Southern
portion Of our Country being the unpleasant in.
telligence that some of the State. Of this Union
are engaged in rebellion agains; the Federal Gov
ernmcnt and that actual hostilities have been
commenced by an unprovoked and treasonsble
attack upon Fort sumter, a national fortress,
Therefore.
Resolved, That We regalr aiih the utmost
adherence the nsarrcction an the selfstsled
Confcderated StateS and the traitor. Who are en-
gagged therein; and that are ready TO aid Ia
the suppression of all rebellion against the Con
stitution aud Laws of our common Country.
Resolved. That wc are for the Union, now
and forever one aud lndi.isbc
Resolved ne heartily endorse IN every p'r''e-
ular, the course thus far pursued bs the present
National Administration
Resolved That we will appropriate liberal
share OF our means 10 AID IN putting down rebel
lion and in sustaining the authority Of our Con
stituton and Laws.
Resolved, That the Secretary send copy of
the proce edings Of this meeting 10 the Randolph
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-04-25
Union Meeting n; Dccrfcld.

Pursuant to a call, the citizens of Deerield
met for the purpose of obtaining an expression
of sentiment with respect to our National diff
cultcs. The school house was crowded full;
pathos aud harmony prevailed. The meeting
was organized by cectng Sylvester Miller Pres
ident; r. Bosworth was chosen Secretary.
+. J.. Watson, Esq, being present, in behalf
of the Committc appointed at Winchester, was
called upon by the chair to state the object OF
the meeting, with which he complied in few
brief and appropriate remarks.
On motion, f.. VI. Elsey and II. w. Fields
were appointed Committee to report rcsolu-
tons expressive of the sense of the meeting.
VI. y. Miller, Esq, was then called for and
addressed the raeeiing in an able aud patriotic
manner.
After which l.. l.. Watson was called on aud
responded by making patriotic speech.
The Committee on Resolutions made the fol
lowing report, which WAS adopted unanimously:
WHEREAS, We, the citizens of peerficld, Ran
dolph County. Ind, without distinction of party.
in mass meeting assembled, though deeply re.
GREETING the necessity which has made il the du.
y
citizens Of the Go, crnment for volunteers 10 sup.
press insurrec,ion and maintain the laws, Yet be.
lieving it to be the duty of all patriotic citizens
irrespective of party names aud distinctions 70
ignore for the time being. all past dissensons
and party bitterness, TO unite as one people in
the support of our country, Therefore
Resoired, That. inasmuch az il our opinion
the laws OF our Government must be enforced,
and traitors dealt with according 10 our laws,
that we heartily second the call Of the President
and Governor for volunteers. and pledge our
selves 10 use our utmost cNertions for raising
volunteer companies in this county. a. per req
uisition of the Governor aud Adjutant General
of this State.
Rosoired. That, an earnest Of our love and
attachment for our common country, we
will appropriate literally of our means to aid in
the organization and equipment of volunteer
companies in this County.
On motion, G. n Judd and Esq Drew were
appointed Committee to solicit donations and re-
port % the receiver 1t Winchester
ON motion, the proceedings wcr. ordered obe
published in the Randolph County Journal.
On motion, the meeting adjourned sine dc.
SYLVESTER MILLER. Presf
X. bOsWORTH. Sec'g.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-04-25
A Noble Tennessee journal.

The Nashville Banner of the 18th inst. con
tains the following paragraphs. They are the
uttcrngs of truly patriotic heart:
"Undcr our telegaphic head this morning will
he found the account of the correspondence be.
tween Gen. Beaurcgard and Major Anderson. In
that correspondence the course Of Minor Ander.
son and his replies are at least deserving Of Q
naton's commendaton. Ia reply 10 Gen. Beau
regard demand for the surrender Of the fort be
said: Probably rM araif orders from 1s
President, and n you do not batter ne 10 ciecss.
rs miH BE- Starred out in a fsr days. That one
sentence. so calm, dignifed and gallant. is enough
10 immortalize its author. Defending his
country honor with one foot upon the brink Of
eternity, with the eyee of the world upon bin,
and sudden or lingering death staring him la
the face. his answer was that of n patriot and q
soldier. If, thus defending the Aag Of the Tn
ion. the fortress i really battered 10 pieces We
not but believe that fearful retrsbu ufion will
meet his assailants.
An anonymous correspondent writes us 20
know how long we intend TO be Union shrek
err We can only say 70 him that we will battle
for the Union 10 the end of its existence, Il n
ever des and let up with II after IL IL dead. Il!
We happen To oatii,e H."