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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15

Ar LAST THEY BEGIN TO CALCULATE.-- The philosopher of the New York Tribune begins to calculate the cost of the war; This is one of the virtues of the Manassas defeat. Before that battle they thought to put the whole expense of the war upon the South and did not care. But now they fear the South may not be caught to be sad0led with 1t. Therefore the burden may fall upon themselves, and hence al- ready they begin to calculate the amount of it. Another such defeat and they will be brought perfectly to their senses. They will begin to see in glaring colors the fatal results of their mad attempt to subjugate the South. Hear old Greeley:
 "The wastefulness and ruinous cost of a great war have seldom been fully realized. That our government is rushing into debt at the rate of nearly million dollars per day, is generally un- dersood but this is only the first item in the heavy bill which is rolling up against the authors of this atrocious rebellion. The destruction and consump ton of stocks and stores of timber, powder, lead cartridges firearms, etc., etc., laid up in navy yards armores, and arsenals in time of peace, the burning of ships and other property to save them from capture on one side, prevent their on the other, are among the inevitable incidents of such struggle.
 But the rebels would seem to have resolved to make this contest as runous as possible by the wanton wholesale destruction of canal dams, rail- road bridges, engines, cars, etc., etc., and of pro perty generally. Tbeir ocean forays will have cost much in vessels and cargoes captured, but far more in the paralysis of our commerce and navi- gation through fear of kindred fate. Industry arrested, families pining in hunger and misery be- cause of the sudden withdrawal of their means of subsistence, and thousands sinking through want into vice and crime-such are among the inevitable consequences of such struggle. This war cannot be ended so soon that it will not have cost peo nle one thousand million of dollars, or about the actual cash value of all the property in the State of Ohio, or half that of the State of New York"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15
Direct Taxation.

/It was said all over the North and by many in the South, last winter, that the Confederate States would have to resort to direct taxation to support its government. This we denied, and the result so far has proved our assertions. It IS the United States that have to resort to direct taxation. The Confederate States government will be the wealthiest on earth Its customes un- der the lowest possible tariff will be more than sufficient to defray its expenses and pay off it's war debt.
 The following from the New York Fri bune shows the amount to be raised in each State by direct taxation. The amount ap- portioned to Arkansas is nearly $4OO, ,OOO, besides special tax on stills, liquors and carriages. Old Abe will have lively time collecting it in the southern seeded States. Before his "assessors and collec- tors' get through there is very apt to be somebody hurt"
 The Washington correspondent of the New York Tribune writes under date of the 18th:
 "In accordance with the recommendation of the secretary of the treasury, the committee of ways and means will introduce bill to provide for levy ing direct tax. This bill will be entitled an act to provide additional revenues for defraylng the expenses of the government and maintaining the public credit, by the assessment and collection of direct tax, and internal dutes.' By the pro visions of this act direct tax, probably of the amount of $30 00O ,000, annually, will be laid, and distributed in the following proportions among
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15

sinated' his own State, for you might as we'll expect man to live and enjoy good health with his jusular vein severed, as for Illinois to flourish with her great conner cial artery, the Mississippi, blockaded. 1 hope, however, the lesson will not be lost, but that our people may learn by sore experience the ruinous tendencies of aboll- tion doctrines
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15

EWe were in error in stating that Mr. Grayson had been elected colonel of the re- giment organized in the north eastern por- tion of the State. J. c. Tappan was the fortunate man. A chivalrous and talented man, he will, no doubt, make good off, eor
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15

LEAD.-Some of our exchanges in the Confederate States have expressed an anx- iety concerning supply of lead during the war. We have excellent lead mines in Arkansas, and some so rich that hunters have moulded bullets directly from the ore. We have lead mines in the vicinity capa
 ble of yielding enough lead to supply the Confederacy. Will not some enterprising person or persons take this matter into consideration and have these mines worked
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15

GEN. N. B. PEARcE.-We were led bv a paragraph in the Ft. Smith Times to state that misunderstanding existed be- tween this officer and Gen. McCulloch.- By published letter from the latter officer to the Military Board, we find this was an error and that unanimity has ever existed between them.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15

CONGRESSMAN IN THE NORTH WESTERN DIsTRIcT.-The Fayetteville paper sug- gests Felix l. Batson, of Johnson county, as suitable person to represent that dis trict Tn the Confederate Congress. Among the many able men in the district, they can find none with clearer head or more pa- triotic heart than that same Felix.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15

ERRArA.-We do not often complain of the types or careless proof reading. but last week the compositors made us say, in re- gard to Hon. R. M. T. Hunter, of Va, "reaexibility of principle" instead of infexibility." In another place, the types put "salve," for "salvo." How ever, the habitual readers of the True De- mocrat are bound to be intelligent persons, and when wrong word is printed, they will naturally substitute the right one.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15
QJ1;2oe Ylen}q9rat
R. II. JOHNSON, EDITOR.
LITTLE ROCK, AUGUST 15, 1861.

cEg- The Sheriff of Pulaski county having been notified of ahacancy in the House of Representa- lives, caused by the resignation of Hon. J. T. 1risg, the undersigned retuctantly yields to the urgent solicitation of friends, and is accordingly candidate for said vacancy at the election to be held on the earliest possible day that may be fixed by the proper authority. JOHN c. PEAY.
 JuIy 4, ls6l*
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15
Little Rock, Ark, Aug. I2, 1861. 46-2w

Egy@ Hon. A. II. GARLAND, member of the Con- federate Congress, will accept our thanks for pamphlet copy of President Davis message to Congress on its sre-assembing, the 2Oth ult., at Richmond
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15
What the New York Papers Say.

We have before us two papers publish ed in New York; one the Times of July 29th; the other the News of August l-- The Times, virulent abolition sheet, edit ed by Raymond, alternately bursts into paroxysms of rage or hystercal laughter. It Is amusing to see the editor extracting consolation from the defeat at Manassas He says that had Davis retieated, letting the enemy come down to James river, and then whipped them, scracely thousand men would have reached the Potomac These fellows are actually glad that their heads are left upon their shoulders, and thank the devil that it was no worse.
 The most notable things in the Times are its open avowals that this war IS to re- move or destroy African slavery. The slaves in the seeded States are to be freed without requital to their owners and "rea- sonable compensation" made to those in the border States. And this from go- vernment that is running in debt, or trying to, at the rate of million of dollars day! The next is recommendation that Linz coin shall release no more prisoners. Not the least significant article in it is on trea.> sonable printing, wherein it defends the suppression of the Missouri State Journal, and hints strongly that other free spoken papers should be dealt with in like manner.
 The News, is, on the other hand, con servative paper. It clai ms the right of free speech, yet looks with evident alarm to the operations of the conspiracy bill'' passed by the Lincoln Congress, as intended to ap- ply the News, Day Book, Journal of Com merce and other papers. It notes the rapid strides of the federalists towards despotism. The writ of habeas corpus has been suS- pended. Fortress Monroe has become a Bastile and storehouse for plunder. CitiS zens of Maryland and other States have been taken from their homes and shut up in fortresses without knowledge of their supposed offence. The Notifications in the harbor of New York have been turned into prisons for political offenders.
 Several columns of the News arc taken up with proceedings of peace meetings held at different places in the eastern States The resolutions are all condemnatory of the administration, and some of them couched in decided language.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15

R s. H. Nieman, esq, quarter mas ter, 10th regiment, Arkansas volunteers. at Springfield, Conway county, Ark, has lost fine pony. See advertisement in another column.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15

CoLD STEEL.-We have endeavored to learn, says the Richmond Whig, the exact number of separate and distinct bayonet charges made by our troops during the bat tie of the 2lst. We believe there were at least six, and perhaps more. It is stated that the enemy in no case awaited the charge, but fled precipitately as soon as the cold steel was visible.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15
MT. Col Fonoo,o A,

M Col. Fagan's Arkansas regiment was not in the battle at Manassas. He made heavy march for the field, but did not reach it until the enemy was retreating. The regiment has been sent to Aouia Greek. --N Q. Dslts,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15

BOSTON BooT AND SHOE TRADE.--The Shoe and Leather Reporter says:
 The sound of the hammer is rarely heard in he'shoe towns, and the attention of both manufacturers and workmen Is turned to other pursuits. The shipment of shoes continue small, falling off largely each week from those of the corresponding weeks of last year.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15

r53@ This eek announce the naIIc Vf Plea s,nt Jordan for prosecuting attorney of this circuit We don't know of any other candidate. Mr. Jor dln formerly filled the same position and we be- leve made very efficient officer
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15

thanks for late Memphis, Louisville and New Or leans papers.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15

PIc-NIc PARTY CAPTURED.-A gentle man, just arrived from Manassas via Rich-; mond, assures us that among the trophies captured by the rebel army, were some 32 fine carriages, and their equipments. They no doubt belonged to the civilians, the ladies and gentlemen who went to Center vile to "see the race" They returned to Washington in such hurry as to leave their wine behind.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15

In order to connect this is it further provided that the President shall divide the State and terri tories into convenient districts, and shall nominate by and with the advice of the Senate an assessor and collector for each such district. If the ap- polnUmenu or any ot them are not made during the present session of Congress the President may make them during the recess, the commissions so issued to expire at the end of the next session.
 The collectors are to execute bond for such amount as the secretary of the treasury shall di- rect, with suretes to be approved as sufficient by the solicitor of the treasurer. The principal as ressor of each district is to appoint assistants, and all are to be governed by regulations to be pre- scrbed by the secretary of the treasury in carrying out the provisions of the bill.
 The tax is to be laid on all lands and lots of ground, with their improvements, dwelling houses, chattes and slaves. The bill provides that any person who shall give fraudulent list of property under his charge, or owned by him, shall be fined in sum not exceeding five hundred dollars and pay all costs and charges of prosecution. From the valuation of the board of assessors there is to be no appeal, but they are in any case when it is demanded to give a careful hearing to the parties claiming reduction of valuation.
 It is proposed to tax all stills, boilers, and other utensils employed in the distllation of spirituOus liquors l5 cents on every gallon of capacity; and to lay tax of five cents per gallon on all ferment ed and matted liquors. In order to furnish the proper data for assessing such tax, distllers will be obliged to keep correct record of the amount distilled from day of date.
 It is further proposed to lay tax upon carriages; the amount of tax to be proportioned to the value of the carriage. From this all vehicles used ex- cusivey for the transportation of merchandise are to be exempted. On all others not exceeding in value $50, it is proposed to lay tax of$l. exceed ing $50 in value, but not over $lO0, a tax of $4; above $200, but not exceeding $40O, a tax of $l6; above $500 but not exceeding $500, tax of $22; above $6O0, but not exceeding $500, tax of $3O; above $500, but not exceeding $l,O0O, tax of $40; above $1 ,000 in value, tax of $50.
 This bill will be submitted at the earliest possi- ble day. Though in some unimportant features it may differ from the synopsis given, will in the main correspond with the indications here made."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15
The Right Spirit.

We cheerfully make room for the carl below, which we take from the Helena Note Book. Will the capital of Arkansas be behind Helena in this respect? It is q. noble patriotic and wise movement on the part of the Helena merchants, which we hope to see initiated in other parts of the State. We are informed that s. H. Tucker & Co.,, and perhaps other merchants of this city, and Pool, Pullan & Co.,, in the northern part of the State have adopted this course:
 A CARD. We, the undersigned, merchants at Helena. will take the Treasurer Notes and Bonds of Confede- rate States; also Arkansas State Bonds for all aeots due us, or for any thing we have for sae-- we nope the merchants of New Orleans and Mem phls will publish similar card. The merchants of Charleston, s. C., have already come out and cheerfully agree to take them at par for all claims due them, and it is only necessary now for New Orleans and Memphis to show their willingness to do the same, and we will have a currency which Will pass anywhere in our patriotic young nation.
 RIGHTOR, SUGGETT & BRO,
 MCKENZIE LANFORD,
 c. P. KING,
 
 H. P. COOLIDGE x SON,
 F. F. HOWERTON,
 O. c. JOYCE,
 N. SANGUNETI,
 J. c. o. SMITH,
 l.. c. GOODWIN,
 H. T. WICKERSHAM, N. RIGHTOR,
 M. H. GORMAN,
 w. R. RIGHTOR,
 THOS. J. NIXON,
 D. VENTURINI,
 w. F. x s. T. MOORE,'
 T. N. CROCKETT,
 B. X w. w BAILEY. Helena, Ark, Aug. ,, ls6l cIy- All papers favoring this move are requested to copy the above card.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15

melting negroes to of and his plan, which was cunning one, was divulged by some of the negroes @ with whom he had been tamperng: He was to furnish each negro with number of passes, from one town to another, until he reached St. Louls' or safe place. If the negro was stopped he was to represent that he was going to the army on sn errand. This evidence ofthe negroes was suostan tiated by that of white persons, 30 that lury ol eighty-four men unanimously pronouncea a,n, guilty. Ofthese, twenty four were for hanging him, but they finally concluded to give him eight days in which to leave the State; He left this !1i neghborhood during the last week in July with si lis family. As he may attempt to stop ID m !his State send you description of him: lie ,. IS large, stout man. about 5 or 60 years ot age isn' hair, somewhat grey; quick spoken, professeoiy strong Methodist, and calculated to deceive
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15

REs1GNAT1oN.-Sam w. Williams, esq.,, has resigned his position as mem Der of the Military Board. Up to the time of going to press "Wednesday noon, his successor had not been elected.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-14
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY, MAY IA, 1861.

The frlencs and acquauisuces OF the family are re-
quested to attend the funeral this Tuesday, afternoon,
at two O'Clock, at No is City Hall place
PREsT1ssIn Brooklyn, on Monday afternoon, May Is,
OF RAPID consumption, EizARsTH W. wife OF T. Melville
Premise, in the 22d year OF her age.
The relatives and friends Of the family, and Of her
mother, Mrs Tay lor respectfully invited TO at
tend the fure-a from her late residence corner Of Mou-
tague and Clinton streets BROOKLYN Thursday after
noon, al snree clock, without further invitation
Baltimore papers please copy.
the 73d year OF Der age
The friends and acquaintances OF the family
spectfuy invited 10 attend The funeral on Wednesday
afternoon, al two O'Clock, from l23 Baxter street.
SCOTT -suddsrly, on Saturday, Nay II, MIRIAM, wife
OF Alexander scott, in the 69th year Of her age.
The rela aud friends OF the deceased and those OF
her sons, Thomas and Alexander and law Charles
Heard lare respectfully invited to attend the funeral
afternoon a, two O'clock Her remains viii be taken 70
Greenwood.
oranl county papers please copy.
THOMAS On Monday, May ID, EDWIN THOMAS, In the
3lst year Of his age
The relatives friends Of the family are respectfully
invited 10 attend the funeral from his late residence la
West Tenth street, on wednea lay afternoon at haHpas
two o'clock.
TrBursHoFE-on Saturday, Nay IL, ANNA C4ruApsA
MARIA, daughter Of f. f. Tcbbenboh, aged years, 4
months and ~ days
The friends and acquaintance Of the family are re.
specially invited to attend the funeral this TUESDAY
afternoon al two O'clock from the residence Of her ia
ther No. zoo Varck street. without other invitation.
WEEKs-ln Galveston, Texas, Sunday, February 3,
OF brain fever FREDERICK, infant of John p. and
Annie v. weeks, aged months and IL days.
WEEKs.-ln Galveston Texas, Wednesday, March 20,
Of consumption, after painful illness OF fifteen months
JOHN p WEEKS, aged 20 years and IL days. Formerly Of
New York.
wnrBRASDT-On Monday, May IS, CHARLES henry
WLIBRANDT, Of Francis ard Margareta Wilbrandt,
aged years and Ii days.
The friends and acquaintance of the family are
spectfuly invited to attend the funeral this Tuesday,
afternoon, a, hapast twelve O'clock from the residence
Of his parents, No lSi East Fortysccond street. near
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-14

bushels al soc. 55c. for unsoani, and 5Sc soc.
for old mixed western delivered and 66c 6c for old
round and fiat yellow Rye was steady, WITH sales of
$500 bushels al 55c. SIC for State Oats heavy
and lower, with sales OF Western and Canadian at 80
and state at 33c.
COfFFK.-Tbe market STEADY. with sales Of 600
bags Rio at 12c. aI3Ec
ooTTosThe market was less active, while prices were
unchanged The sales embraced about 600 bales 600 OF
which were made In transit. We continue quote mid
ding upands al 1876 lac The advance reported by
the Great Eastern somewhat less than expected
lBEIGus.-GIain freights 10 English ports irmer,
with more Offering To Liverpool 10 oco bushels OF corn
were engaged at sgd in bulk; 900 bushels wheat in
ships bags at 3D. 500 bales Of cotton at $50 terces
beef at bs 500 bbs lard At &c., and 500 bbs rosin at
So per $40 lbs. To London 500 bbls, flour were en-
gagged at rs. 7&d., AID 20 hhds tobacco at sos
70 Glasgow 10 COO bushels OF wheat engaged at
I'D in bulk and 10 ooo do, in ships' bags at 12l. To
Melbourne Australia 100 packages tobacco were engaged
at 32s cd
HAY.-The market VIE quiet and nominal for shipping
lots For city use prices were unchanged
MotAssEs -rhe market quiet aud prices unchanged
NAVAL SToRrs-Sales Of 1000 Dbs. OF rosin were
made at 81 96 81 per $40 lbs, delivered Other de-
Scorpions were unchanged, but firmly held
Provisions -Pork-The market was hrmer and the de.
maud fair The sales embraced about 100 bbls S7 10
for mess, and at Sl3 20 for prime Beef steady,
with sales Of It's bbs al unchanged prices. Cut meats
steady and sales limited al Saturdays quota.
tiors Sales OF 100 bbls beef hams made at SIS.
Lard firm, while sales OF coo 700 bbls and terces
were made at exc. eXc. Butter and cheese we're
without change OF moment in prices, while the demand
was fair.
RcK-The sales were moderate and prices were rm az
SIC. 6t4c. 61sc
SUGARS The market was tolerably active, ana prices
steady The sales embraced about 600 hhos. Cnbas
within the range Of 41sc. 64c for refining and fair
grocery goods and 20i0 boxes including 200 a. TO- aud
small lot at 4xc., and 900 do for export at private
terms-ohefy within the range Of 44c. &C. 500 bags
part siam, at private terms, and Ito hhds' meado,
WHISKY was active, with sales of 200 bbls at l6c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-14
United States Circuit Court.
Before Hon. Judge Nelson.

THE SLAvERS CORA AND ERIE.
MAY l3-In the matter of Gordon, Hall q Warren -
Sir Joachmssen asked that the District Attorney bring
Un the trial Of those parties who charged with piracy in
ervng en- board the Cora and Ere the coast
sAfrca The prisoners have been kept In custody
reasonable time, and they claim TO be British sublec.
sand passengers on board
United States District Attorney Deaield Smith said
ahat Lieut.. Huntington, who was in command OF the
american man of war which captured the Uora, in
harry Of the Navy for information TO whether the at
tendance Lieut. Huntington could be obtained or what
course would be advisable TO pursue
The case was postponed till Monday next
In the OF the Erie the District Attorney said the
ecretary the Navy bad written TO him to that in
abe present Of the country the required
nall the paya force they had and the witnesses in the
OF the Erie engaged in actual service Of the
united States, they could not be spared.
This case was also postponed until Monday.
In the Of the day the Grand Jury scame into
nourt with bills of Indictment in the following Gases
The United States John Riley for feonous assault
ron Henry own, beard the ship Marathon The same
against Powell Iopel and Ellis Citing for counterfeng
Re same against Theodore Bender passing counter
Teit coin The against Michael Corcoran, for en-
7,ezzng letters. The came against Samuel Collins AID
Others assault Geo. w. Pyke, on board the ship
General Parkhill.
CAPTAIN CRAWFORD INDICTED FOR PIRACY.
The Grand Jury also brought in bill OF indictment
Rgainst Henry c. Crawford captain of the City Of Nor
FOLK piracy in transporting eight hundred slaves for
sale on the coast Of Africa. II found guilty the penalty
lis death.
The Grand Jury did not bring any bills for treason
ahey are however still in session.
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SHIP IRovsiDs Chase, from New Orleans for Liverpool
previously reported FIRE rOure bar gotten
gu me morning Of 9th At high tide and returned q New Or
leans h mat Ia tow OF the boat Junus Beebe Capt Andrews
and Is now lying at Post as Third district where she viii dis
ensRe ns balance OF her and proceed TO be repaired
Now BARK ALnros from Cardiff for Baltimore,
ashore below Cape Henry 10Th inst.
sgnR WILLIAM Castle from Boston for Sabine Pass b.
fore reported abandontd built Cleveland In 1856 23
toms AZ and owned In Boston.
scHR sFA BRn, Of Roekand which drove ashore near Kit
ey Point Bridge, took FIRE burned the water edge
supposed 70 be the Bird az Rockand Cant Spear which
sailed from Providence May with full cag OF cotton waste
for Gardiner, Me.
Germ scIFNcr which driven ashore Bristol harbo
the night Of 9th mat, came on without damage.
BREMEN, April 1.-THE ship Uncle Toby soule, from New
Orleans, grouD3ed the Black Buoy Heaen, in this
river, but got IN with the help Of the simson az.
CLYDE April 2o-Put back the Lone STAR for Monley
having betn on Al ore, but got OF without dar.sse.
LluScaEp-A Ellsworth, April q, f,vm the yard Of y