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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-05
sbaIl we have a Convention7


 We ask this question, because there seems to be some doubt among the most eonser- vative members of the Legislature on this point. The feeling of the country so far as indicated is decidedly in favor of con vention. We think indications sufficiently strong have been given to render nugatory that clause of the bill now pending before the Legislature, which proposes to submit tho ouestion of convention or no conven- tion to the people. The people waHt' ant ve will need Il convention, whether we qo.out or remain in the Union. This IS the course other southern states have takeh' and if Arkansas falters at this late hour she will fail to act in concert with those whose interests are identical with hers. Ii we senl commissioners to q southern conVen- tion we would require one at home ready to ratify their action, or to take whatever steps might be suggested by the result oi this advisatory consultation. South Caro- lima is already out of the Union' and It IS certain she will not return, unless coih- plete change of sentiment at the North as sures her of equality in the Union' Other southern states are taking the same steps, We will soon be left alone, ii we do not act immediately, without 8 convention or any capacity to act in concert with our sls- ter southern states.
 We have long desired the unity of the South. Distracted she is impotent. umted' whether in or out of the Union, she will be powerful and potential. In order then to produce southern unity, in order to enable us to act in concert with Mississippi, Lou isiaDa and Tennessee, in order to sustain our senators and representatives in the de mand for our rights, in order to satisfy the people and to allay excitement, let us have a convention of the sovereign people oi Arkansas. It can do no harm and 1t may do much good. We know not what day or an hour may bring forth. Events are daily transpiring around us which renders convention imperatively necessary. We have waited as long already as the most ex- treme prudence dictates, let Us now act flmly and dignifed, like men conscious ol the responsibility resting upon US, but like brave men not afraid of the consequences of just and manly action.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-05

4 -fI Much more there is, but cannot recall It aii' and if could. it is too much to write. The news pIpers under telegraphic head give daily additions to inc tide of excitement in the form of new events and startling facts, .-,... Our State, always so strong as a southern rish's o,d oo+top State. excites wonder for her quiet ana caImness. but her faithsnd devotion is yet unques toned by rejecting men. hope convention VIII be called to meet sometime in February an" 'iie election for delegates fixed to sometime tdfe m JanuGrg-gving our people time to see fully the action of other States, and judge wisely upon the course of events, and upon the proper course for Arkansas. We can never cOuseut to eAi from the other southern States The pride ot our people, as well as their true and lasting interests, forbid it.
 Yours truly,
 OBS SERVER.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-05
ZhnrSdaN. Jan. 3. 1861.

Mir. Terry introduced bill to legalize marriage between Dr. NJ. J. Burdsong, and Elizabeth Ann Fortson. Read and refer red to judiciary committee.
 Mir. Askew introduced a bill to provide for holding State convention. Read, and Mr. Oates offered a substitute entitled an act to provide for convention of the peo pie of the State of Arkansas. Read, and bill and substitute referred to committee on federal relations.
 Mir. Pagan called up House bill to amend an act to incorporate the Lacy male and female academy. Read and referred to committee on education.
 Mr. Craighead called mp House bill to incorporate the town of Hamburg Read and passed.
 Mr. Ward called up House bill to declare Petit Jean navigabe stream. Read and passed.
 Mr. Watkins, from committee on ways and means, reported a bill to appropriate &l00, GOO to arm the militia of the State, and recommended it's rejection Report not adopted, but the bill and several amend- ments were referred to d select committee of l five.
 AIr. Rosson called mp House bill to pro. tect all land in Chcot county, which is subject to overflow. Read and passed.
 Mr. Davies called up House bill to es- tablish separate courts in St. Francis coun- ty, Read and passed.
 Mr. McColloch called mp Honse bill to change the times of holding the probate court of Drew county. Read and passed.
 Mr. Oates called to the chair.
 Mr. Watkins called up House bill for the benefit of James L. Bonnet and Edward L. Swain. Read and placed on calendar.
 Mr. Mecklin called up House bill to in corporate the North Western Arkansas Baptist Institute. Read and passed.
 Mr. Pennington called up House bill to incorporate the Arkadelphia hook and lad der company Read anY passed. - MT, Davies introduced q bill to grant charter p+fTfl9944 tte N a, ian RroMn and Nicholas Childers to erect and keep fer'1es on St. Francis river, in Greene county Arkansas Read and reterredto committed on public roads,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-05

PUBLIC MEErlNG.-Gen. James Yell spoke at the State House on Monday night. He took strong southern grounds, advoca- ted d convention and an appropriation for almins the nalitia. His, speech undoubt- edIy met tie appreciation of his hearers, as he was frequently and loudly applouded.
 .At tho close Dr. Gibson was called for and gave utterance to extreme union senti- ments, which we did not remain to hear through. IL was evident that the feeling of the house was with Gen. Yell, notwith- standing the personal popularity of Dr. Gibson, who has long been the pet of his party in this county
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-05
A. FoRTENDERRY, Scc'y. Hampton, Ark, Dee. ?, 1860.

Mir. EDITOR: In former article I attempted to show that the interest of the non-slaveholder in the slave States was identified with that of the slayeholder, to an extent that would justify the former in throwing their influence in the scale of the latter let the termination of the present poti cal excitement be whatt may. I might have ext tended those remarks to considerable length-but thought mere mention of facts so ,ceH kno,ra would suffice In this aGicle, wish to show that the interests of the States of Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, are so interwoven with those of Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana, as to forbid the idea of the former joining in any warfare against the latte.
 single glance at the map of these States will foreshadow my meaning. Men, unless deprived totally of the conservative principle of reason, will not sacrifice their interests present and prospective for the mere sake of gratifying reyengeful dispo- siton; and nations think and act like men in these matters. Nations never go to war with one another unless they have wrong to redress; an injury to resent; and where the national dignity and self respect is superior to peeuniary interest In the present case, the South has done none, and
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-05


 The citizens Of Calhoun county met ea naasse, at the court house in the town of Hampton, pursuant to proper call of the same. The meeting was called to order by the appointment of A. J. Maner. esq, to the chair, and on motion, Rev. A. Fortin- berry was requested to act as secretary.
 On motion of P, II. Echols, the chairman ap. pointed 6 committee of three, consisting of Dr. P. II. Echois, Mat $. Jones, esq, and A. ]. Barker, to draft and report resolutions expressive Of the sense of the meeting
 The above committee retired and afterdue time returned the following preamble and resolutions, which was unanimously ady opted:
 WHEREAS, The Memphis an Little Rock rail road, now under construction from the city of Mem phs in the State of Tennessee, to the city of Little Rock in the State of Arkansas is q work of nre- eminent prospective public utility; and whereas, tine said road in it's central position tends greatly to open up the wide and immense resources of our young commonwealth, and at the same time give us direct and uninterrupted intercourse by railway with many of our sister States: and whereas tbe time has nearly expired at which time the grant Of lands to said road to the Mississippi river to il stated point on said road, reyent 10 the rntor in the absence of the completion Of said road with in decade, from the date of said grant, according to the specific stpulations of the same-therefore Be H resotecd by hais meetjHg, That lhe immedi. ate completion of said Fsad is demanded by various interests.
 Resotoed, That we hereby ask the legislature of tho State of Arkansas to authorize the Governor of said State to subscribe the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars in the Memphis.and Little Rock railroad company, to be paid on the demand of said company, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated
 ReSoired That We request tue True Democrat. Old Line Democrat, Little Rock Gazett, Southern States, and Camden Eagle to publish these nro. ceedings.
 A. J. MANER, Chr'n.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-05
C5g- Aver's American almanac for ls6l ia m,

Gz5- Ayers American almanac for 1861 is now ready for delivery gratis at J. J. McAlmont's, who is happy to supply ali that call for them. Every family should have and keep this book Itis worth having Comprising such general information of great value; it gives the best instruction for the cure of prevalent complaints, that we can get any, where. Its anecdotes alone are worth bushel of wheat, and its medical advice is sometimes worth to the sick, the wheats weight in gold. Many of the medical almanacs are trash, but this is solid metal Its calculations are made purposely for this latitude and are therefore correct. Call and get an Ayers Almanac, and when got, keepit.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-05
River News.
REPORTED BY BURGEvIN X FIELD.]
 Deccnber 3lst. lSGO. sA

Dcc0R5er 3lst 1860.
 The fine mail steamer A. II. Sevier left our port on Friday last bound for Memphis The ". Henry the same atternooufor Napoleon. The Tahlequah for Fort smith on Saturday night with that most competent pilot, w.. B. Nowland, at the wheel- She will go through certain, provided there is water enough.
 The arrivals only number the Frontier City, Capt. Houston in command, with large quantity of salt, lime and other freight on board. She re- turns to her freight pile below Fourche bar this morning to return again tomorrow. She has hada long voyage, as she is reported to be four weeks out from New Orleans.
 Ihe capacious low water steamer Cedar Rapids with that gentleman, J. Ross Powell, on deck, sue ceeded in reachias our landing last night. She is loaded with large assorted cargo--a good portion ot which is forour city. She proposes returning to Napoleon to night.
 The light draught steamer Alamo came down from above on the 2Sth. She now lies at the wharf, but We are not posted as to her future moyelsnG The Arkansas still at Fourche bar awaiting
 The river is yet receding, owing to the ca weather and high winds of the past two q days. It has now reached within few ordinary low water mark. It is doubtful next mail boat will be able to answer to
 The fleet which left for above on the 2d H 22d remain as last reported, tied up above Ms town. Patience, genntlemen, and shuttle the cards The Belle Creole is at Bentleys bar hard and fast Freestone at "Five Islands" Lake City and Little Rock at Shoal Greek. The Parallel vet re- mains in hersnmmcr quarters at McLeans Bottom. The Jennie Whipple yet tarries among the Chero, kees.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-05


 hiring hands.
 MT. Boone moved rejection of the bill; which motion prevailed.
 Mr. Yell introduced bill to be entitled a sc 6 tie tie eE the Memphis and Little Rock railroad company; which was read third time and passed
 Mir. Hudson introduced a bill repeating an act requiring publication of runaway slaves to be made in the newspaper nearest the jail where such slave is confined, and requiring the jailer to make publication through the medium of the State printer; which was read second time and referred. kM". Cravens introduced bill declaring Petit Jean creek uavigable stream which was read third time and passed.
 Mir. Robinson introduced a bill to be en- titled an act to regulate the fees of the as- sociate justices of the county of Johnson.
 Mir. Crowell introduced bill to be en- titled an act to provide for the election of tax assessor for Lafayette county; which was read third time and passed.
 Mr. Sharp introduced a bill entitled an act amendatory of the militia law; which was read third time and lost. Mir. Ferguson called up Senate bill No. 80; which was read second time and re- l ferred.
 Mir. Kenner introduced bill repeating certain sections of Gould's Digest in rela- tion to the collection of costs; which was read second time and referred to committee on judiciary.
 MT. Montgomery introduced bill to be entitled an act to authorise justices of the peace to appoint judges of elections; which was read second time, and on motion of Mr. Killgore referred to committee on judi ciary.
 Mr. Stephenson called up Senate bill No 104; which was read second time, and or motion of Mir. Messick, referred to selec committee of five.
 House adjourned until tomorrow morn ing 9 clock.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-05
H 0 U S E

SatUrday Dec.'29. Mir. Van Patten reported substitute rail- road bill No. 308, providing for the appro- priation of one hundred thousand dollars to the Memphis and Little Rock railroad, out of the five per cent. fund.
 MT. Nolan offered an amendment, appro- priating the sane amount to the Ouachta and Mississippi road, which amendment was tabled by vote of AZ to 9.
 Mir Gibson offered to amend by loan of $50 ,0O0 to the Napoleon and Pine Bluff road.
 Mir. Humphreys moved to lay the amend ment on the table, which motion prevailed by vote of ayes 45-noes 5.
 Mir Messick moved to amend by appro- priating $SS0,000 to the cleaning out of White river. which was tabled
 Mir. Saltold proposed to amend by saying chat no money shall be paid to the railroad company until said company shall file with the treasurer, an amount of the present out standing State bonds equal to the amount appropriated, which was tabled by vote of 42 ayes, 9 noes
 On motion,of Mir. Louden, the rules were suspended and bill read third time and passed, by vote of 40 ayes to l2 noer.
 The House adjourned until Monday morning 9 o'clock.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-05
Nonday, Dec. 31

|
 The Speaker had called up House bill No. 70, reported several days ago by Mr. BoSnc of judiciary committee. Said bill provides for the holding of convention to make certain changes in the constitution The report of the committee recommended the rejection of the bill.
 Mir. Gibson moved that the bill and re- port be laid on the table until the 4th day of July next, and called the previous ques- tion.
 Mir. Lewis called for the ayes and noes; 30 voting in the affirmative and 2S in the negative. So the bill and report were tabled
 The Speaker ordered the call of counties to be continued
 Mir. Ware introduced a bill to be en- titled an act to permanently locate the county site of Fulton county-which was read third time and passed
 Mir. Mack introduced bill to be enti- tied an act to establish separate courts in Greene county; which was read second time and referred to committee on judiciary.
 Mir. Jennings introduced bill to be en- titled an act to incorporate the male and female seminary at Spring Hill, Washing ton county, Arkansas.
 Special order for II o'clock.
 Proposed amendments to the constitu- tion were taken up.
 MT, Raines introduced bill to be enti- led an act to protect navigable streams in this State. Read times, and on motion of Mir. Pennington, referred to committee on swamp lands.
 Mir. Sanders introduced bill concerning wamp iands--providing that certain yamp lands. on the Saline river from the western bouadry of Jefferson eounl lnae. subject to entry at 50 cts. per acre; was amended and passed.
 MT. Massey called up1
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-05
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE.
Satetrday, Dec. %.

NSaturday, Dec %.
 MT Askew's resolution relative to A re- eeeeSsF'Faass of1 lis 1rI6tion taken up, read and amended, so as to read " from and after the list Monday in January" Resolution as amended was lost Ayes 9-noes 12.
 Special order was postponed until Mon- day Il o'clock.
 NIT. clark, from committee on education, reported bill to suppress the sale of ar dent spirits within certain limits of Benton male and female academy, in Saline coun- ty, and recommended its passage. Receiy ed, bill read and passed
 MT. Lemoyne from committee on banks. reported bill to authorize the Governor to make deeds to bank lands, and recommend- ed its passage. Received, bill read and re- fcrred to committee on judiciary.
 Mr. Clark presented certain resolutions touching federal politics from the county of Sebastian, which were referred to com mittee on federal relations.
 Mr. Ward presented similar resolution from Johnson county, which were also re- ferred to same committee.
 MT. Gray presented similar resolutions from Dallas county, Endorsed by him with the exception of the appropriation asked for, which he believed to be too large. ] winch were elerrea to same committee. TOT llrenP 77cfeIislcI or ceFt'trrl crT1F1 1l''s, which was read and referred to committee on judiciary.
 Mr Douglas introduced bill to incor- yprate the Ozark and Huntsville turnpike bad company. Read and referred to com lGttee on internal Improvements.
 House bills were then called up. l House bill to amend the law removing fee negroes from this State. Read, amend edso as to exclude negroes who have al- ready left the State, and passed.
 House bill to pay the judges of the pro- bats and county courts of Pulaski, Hemp stead, Ashley, Dallas and Jackson counties SS400 per year. Read and placed on cal lendar
 Mr. Clark called to the chair. House bill to amend the assessment laws of the Siate Read and referred to com mittee on ways and means. GOO copies ordered 10 be printed
 1Lr. Mecl1lin moved to adjourn until 9 o'clock Monday morning. Carried.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-05

hours. NO coVVWUS1On was pU ative to 7,t the disposition OftrooPl lrles ton. The impression prevails |that conflict is inevitable. Secretary Toucy and Postmaster General Holt urged defense, while the other members of the cabinet urged a further evacuation, if necessary.
 Meeting of Border State congressmen.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Seventy- five members of Congress, from the border States, met in caucus yesterday. Hon. J. J. Crittenden, president.
 A great many propositions, made by va rious members, were referred to committee of one from each of the fourteen States re- presented. This committee are to report at future meeting to be called, if they agree.
 House Committee of Thirty-Three
 WASHINGTON, Dec 29.-The special House committee of thirty met yester- day. The amendment to the constitution proposed by Adams, of Massachusetts, was nearly unanimously agreed to.
 This amendment prohibits Congress from passing law interfering with slavery in the States where it exists.
 Jefferson Barracks.
 ST. LOUIS, Dec. 29-The Republican an nounces that the commandant of the arsenal here received letter from Chicago, dated the 18th inst, stating that party of re- publicans. sympathizers with Capt Mont gomery, intended to take the arsenal and Jefferson Barracks, and remove the proper ty to Kansas.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-05
sudden changes of our clim;

CoUGHs.-The sudden changes of our climate are sources of PULMONARY, BRONCHIAL and AsTII- MArIc AFFECTIONS. Experience having proved that simple remedies often act speedily and cer- tainly when taken in the early stage of the disease, recourse should at once be had to Bromn's Bron- chial 9foches,' or Lozenges, let the Cold, Cough, Irritation of the Throat be slight, as by this precauton a more serious attack may be efec- tually warred of. Public Speakers and Singers will find them etiectua for clearing and strengthen ing the voice. See advertisement.
 Dec Is, lS60 6m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-05
Special dispatch from Hon. A. Rust

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-The Union cannot be saved, but may be reconstructed. I have faith fully represented the Union sentiment in Arkansas and am still working, but without hope. l had in troduced proposition similar to Mr. Crittenden's in the committee of B week before he introduced his in the Senate. Every southern State but one would accept either mine or Crttenden's proposi- tion. l will write you by mail. The committed of B will report Thursday the 27th.
 A. RUST.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-05
The Arkansas Institute for the Education
 of Deaf-Mutes.

We are requested to state that the school for the deaf and dumb is now open The location has been fixed at Fort Smith, and Mir Matthew Clark appointed principal. Indigent pupils from the counties of this State will be admitted free of charge for board or tuition; such indgency to be proved by the certificate of the presiding judge and clerk of the county court of the county in which the deaf mute resides. This certificate presented to either of the directors will be examined, and an order for admission of the pupil mdorsed thereon. The pupil must be eight years of age, and not over twenty.one years old, and capable to receive instruction.
 Each pupil must be furnished, yearly, with two good suits of summer and winter clothing, and four or five changes of linen. There should be sent with each pupil a statement of his age, full name, names of his near kindred, together with the cause of deafness.
 Farther information may be obtained from the following named directors;
 Hon. Green J. Clark, Greenwood. Se- astian county, Ark; Hon, David Walker, Fayetteville, Ark; Hon. A. Ii. Ward, Clarksyille, Ark; Hon. George c. Wat fns, Little Rock, Ark; Hon. o. H. Oates, Clarendon. Ark; Hon. A. H. Carrigan, Washington, Ark. or to Mir. Matthew Clark, Fort Smith, Ark.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-05
Enrrn Pnsr Orr1r,. h. .

hEho iosF OFFlcE, Dec. 3l, lS6GN
 Ed'toro oi Arkansas True Deaocrat " our par of December the 22d, arrived here on the mornin of the 2ith. The Arkansas Baptist of the 18th. arrived tt the same time. Spndry letters post. marked and bills dated Little Rock, Dec. 2Otb. 2lst and 23d arrived at the same time. Were all delayed on account of passengers? Yours truly,
 JAMES THOMPSON, r. NJ.