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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-14

THE WAsHINGroN ws.-The tele- graph brings us various reports from Wash ington o.sy, but nothing definite. Daily, for more than week past, it has promised us something definite from the peace con gress, and we go to press now wlta tAe in- telligenee hat soon Me congres. WiH aaake t. report? What farce! Nothing has been done, nothing will be done, nothing ever was intended to be done, by that body of men. The whole thing was gotten up to deceive the slave States that had not vet seeded, and it will continue to sit, promis- ing something satisfactory every day, till the 4th of March, when it will disbanl without doing anything, leaving the border States in the hands of Mir Lincoln. This is its purpose, will it deceive Arkansas?- It deceived Tennessee, but it did not de- cieve wise old Virginia!
 We are in receipt of dispatch from Senator Robt. w. Johnson that the peace congress was failure--that it could agree upon nothing, and there was no hope.
 Such is the truth, and yet the peace con gress is still in session promising some- thing every day. Will we never open our eyes? Are our nine days of blindness never to eni?
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.bs European powers came from men whose po.i

the European powers came from men whose posi- ton authorize them to speak"
 In spurning the cUtton States from them, the northern States have committed most miserable suicide. England, France, Rus sia, and indeed all Europe, will hail a southern confederacy of the cotton States, separate and independent of the northern States, with the most intense satisfaction, and will take care that northern ships do not blockade southern ports or interfere with southern commerce. Upon the pro- ducts of the southern States, their rice, to- bacco, sugar, and above all their cotton, depend the prosperity and the peace of all Europe, and this is the guarantee of the South that she will have friends in the time off need, and that her destiny will inevlta- ply be a glorious one.
 We trust soon to see this glorious con federacy augmented by the addition of Ar kansas. As all of our interests are with the South, and all of our sympathies, we trust soon to see the bright star of Arkan- sas shining with undivided lustre in the southern constellation.
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Explanatory.

We regret exceedingly the ill-feelng that arose on the part of the volunteer compa- nies that came up for the purpose of taking the Arsenal towards portion of the citi- zens of Little Rock. A brief word of ex- plsnation will we hope satisfy all parties, and put the matter at rest. The citizens here have associated with the United States officers stationed at the Arsenal, and having met them at the freside and around the festive board, were impressed with their gentlemanly bearing, and believed that they would be ready when the State seeded to acquiesce in the sovereign will of Arkan sas. On this account some of them tbouobt an attack premature. Others expected and desired Governor Rector to assume the full responsibility and demand in his official capacity the surrender of the Arsenal and arms In this state of public opinion and incestitude. 2 fewpsn called in the souats,,, troops, and before the citizens of Little Rock were aware of their approach they were entering the city. No time was left to give them reception. If blame rests anywhere it is to be found in the negli- gence of those who knew of the coming of the troops to call out the two companies in this place, with whoever choose to volun teer, and give the volunteer companies from other portions of the State a cordial reception--such a reception as every true patriot would extend eagerly and willingly to brave and heroic compatriots.
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Tribute of Respect.


 At special communication of Bufton Lodge. No. l23 December 26th, A. D. 1860, A L. 5s60, the following preamble and resolutions were unani- mousy adopted kI WHEREAS. It has pleased Almighty God in the dispensation of his providence to remove from oli midst our worthy brother friend and associate. LEVI B. JONES; and whereas further, it is not onls customary, but duty of the fraternity to offer a tribute of respect to the memory of deceased brother. Therefore belt ResoLped, That in the deathof our brother JoN Es the masonic fraternity has lost a worthy member, the community a useful and valuable citizen and his family an aiectiOnate husband. ~ Resoloed, That as a token of respect to the me mory of our departed brother, We will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
 Resotoed, That we sincerely sympathise with the family of our deceased brother in their sad bereav ment and as token of sympathy and respect, it is ordered that these resolutions be spread on the re- cords of this lodge and the secretary of this odg furnish the family with copy of the same.
 ResOloed, That the secretary of this lodge fur nish the True Democrat with a copy with the re. quest that they publish the same.
 A. B. MAXWELL,
 BEN. F. BLAGG, Com.
 F. M. ROUNSAVILLE,
 O. Ii. P. CORNELIUS, Sec'y
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CONCERT AND BALL AT JAMES HALL--As happy and chaste party, came off last night at James, Hall, under the management of ourGerman towns men, has rarely, if ever, been witnessed in Little Rock It was the first public demonstation of the Little Rock German :" I'dea3er Buad," establish ed in Arkansas-the whole being under the con trol and masterly management of our well known townsman, E. Wiedemann, gave full proof of his capacity as teacher of music, and an effective manager of public demonstration in the ruest sense of the word.
 The proficiency already attained, in so short time Ca few months only) by the members, consti tuting now the Taenger Bund" establishes, and speaks aattefihg for the energetic teacher, E. Wiedemann, and attests the well known fact, that "wherever the German element is faithfully repro sented, there socability and unrestrained hlarity go hand in hand with the strickest morality"
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HEAD QUARTERS, Little Rock, Ark, , February llth, 1861. SPECIAL Opnrp No .

H IS Excellency the Governor and Com. A \ mander inChief, takes this method of ten defing his thanks to the volunteers now on guard at the Arsena for the patriotism they have dis played throughout the past movement, the aIacrity they have evinced in rushing to the assistance of their country, and their good behavior and gentle manly conduct during the whole time; most con vincing evidence of the gallantry and bravery of the citizen soldiers of the State and their reliable ness in time of danger
 His Excellency makes known to the volunteer guard that the expense attending the keeping of sso large number of menis very great and the force IS considered unnecessarily large. His Excellency regrets that it is out of his power to retain more than fifty men, which force is deemed to be amply sufficient for the safety of the post. Among men of known courage and ability, his Excellency does not desire to discriminate, and would much prefer that the captains of the two companies would ar range the matter between them
 Arrangements will be made this day to provide for the subsistence of the troops at their quarters The strctest military discipline is urged upon the commander of the post and the greatest care should be exercised for the preservation of the public pro perty in his charge.
 By order of the Commander in Chief.
 EDMUND BURGEVIN,
 Adjutant General of Arkansas.
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The Catholic Church and the Black Re-
 publicans.

After 8 separation of the northern and finally and forever of the slavery question, the next victim of the black republican party will be the Catholic Church. Before voting next Monday for Union candidates who are in favor of tying Arkansas on to the tail of a northern conlederacy, let Cath olics read the following:
 CLEAvALANp, sR., the Washington correspondent of the Cincinnati Enquirer, in recent letter, says
 asked a leading republican lately what they would do for rallying cry, should separation of the slave from the free States occur without a civil war and the North be thereby without the slavery issue? He replied, "We will get after that other a6omnation, the Catholic church, and drive it out We shall then have free and Protestant North. And," he added, ' the religious sentiment will be more powerful than is that against slavery. We shall not want an excitable issue, after that of slavery shall have passed away.'' Such is to be the programme of the republican inceudar es.- They war upon slavery to obtain power, and court dissolution and civil war as means of giving them the great governmental means and appliances of controlling elections, to perpetuate their pow CT; and, when dissolution and war shall have lost their excitement, then stir up religious feuds and settlements, and drive the Catholics out of the country.
 The black republican leaders are the most desperate and reckless of politicians, and, as they cannot succced but by appeal ing to and arousing the passions of men, they do not hesitate to do it. By exciting the passions of the northern people on the slavery question they have succeeded to power and broken up the Union. When this question is settled, another will have to be started. A religious war will surely follow, and our Catholic citizens will be the victims.
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TENNESSEE AND VRGrNIA.-Within the last ten days, we have been informed by the telegraph that elections have been held in Tennessee and Virginia. Tennessee elected cooperation delegates and voted against holding convention, while Vir- ginia elected secession delegates and voted for a convention.
 Tennessee has been deceived by hopes of satisfactory result from the peace congress now in session in Washington city, while Virginia, knowing the fallacy of all such hopes, has determined to go with the south. ern States. In less than month Tennes- see will be satisfied too All we fear is that her action, by dividing the South, may bring on civil war. Let all the other border States act as Virginia has acted, and it may yet be averted. Tennessee will be with us in time-she will be with us in- evitably. Virgina's action has settled all things, and no longer is there doubt but that two great republics will divide this western hemisphere.
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TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERNl NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. Thai 4 at public sale of lands for the non-payment of taxes had by Robert l.. Cargile, then sheriff and ex-ofhcio assessor and collector of taxes in and fI the county of Conway, in the State of Arkapsas4 among others he the said sheriff offered for sale ,
 the court house door in the town of Springfield o
 Monday, the 18th day of March, A. D. 1854, aftcr legal notice given-the north west quarter of sec
 ton of land No. seyen of township five north of range, in range fifteen went, containing one huI,l dred and sixty acres, situate in Conway countvl Arkansas; which said tract of land was listed and assessed for taxes in the name of SIMEON YARBoREx
 which sad taxes amounted to the sum of fifty ye dollars and eighty five cents, being the amount of state and county tax due thereon for the year S3 m the year 1853, inclusive-togetherw with the sum of seventy five cents penalty and cost, and Beamiu F. Howard having bid the sum of fftv.six dollora and sixty cents, the full amount due on said lapd
 the same was struck off to him, and he became tha purchaser thereof, and by the deed of said sheriff. bearing date the 18th day of April, A. D. Is57 tla said Robert l.. Cargile, as such sheriff. conveyed to the said Benjamin r. Howard all the right, titls and interest of the said Simeon Yarborer, the ori
 gnal owner, in and to said tract of land at the of the sale thereof. RI
 Now therefore, all persons who can set up any right to said tract of land so purcha sed as afore
 said, in consequence of any informality or irrel gnialty connected with such sale hereinbeiore set forth, are hereby called upon to show cause at tlla next August term of the ctcuit court of Conway county, Arkansas, to be begun and holden, on tha I'd Monday in August next, 1861, at the court house in the town of Springfield in said county of Conway, why said sale as aforesaid should not be confirmed, pursuant to petition to be by me hled in said court on the chaneery side thereof. BENJAMIN F UOWARD Fl
 Feb IA lS6I Ct Fl
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Messrs. Stillwell and Garland's Address

Messrs Stillwell and Garland's Address.
 We publish this address at the request of Mir. Garland, and because we wish all to read it and see for themselves the falacy and unsoundness of its positions and argu- ments. If the State of Arkansas deter mines to remain in Union with the nor thern States, after the Union made by our fathers has been broken to. pieces and a southern confederacy established, we confess we shalf be surpf1sed and dlsappointsd: The North, in bringing about separation from the Gulf States, did so under the ex- citement of a fanatical zeal, but that the people of Arkansas can separate from them, and cast their lot with the northern people, in cold blood and without the inducement of a solitary interest or sympathy, it is impossible for us to believe. Suicide is sometimes committed under high excite ment, or great mental depression, but never coolly and deliberately by sane man. As Arkansas is neither insane, excited or unhappy, we can not believe she will in cold blood cut her own throat.
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STEAMER BEN CouRsIN,
 .Lnnuarn 2hfh 1Sh1.

DEAR SIR--I take this opportunity of Informing you of my progress up the Petit Jean. l am now at the Rocky Crossing l will leave here to-day and will be at Dan vile next Sunday night. arrived at this place with but little trouble. I think this good stream and can be navgated 10 months in the year. am of the opinion that this is a much better river than the Arkansas, and as for the navigation of this river, it is settled in my mind that it is fine water course with every advantage. l have consulted with many persons who are ready to assist me, and all will be right.
 Yours respectfully,
 S CoupsrN
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N O IT F :.
STATE OF ARKANSAS,
 COUNTY or ARKANSAS,

THAT WHEREAS, On the 23d day A January, A. D. 1861, before the clerk of the Piobate Court of suid county, in vacation, letters feStamentary having been granted to the undersign4 ed on the estate ot the late Terence Farrelly, de ceased, of the aforesaid county and State; now therefore, all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified and required to exhibit the same to the executors, properly authenticated, within one year from the said 23d day Of January A. D. le6l, or they may be precluded from any bel ne,lt Tn the estate, and that il such claims be not exhibited within two years from the date of the e ters aloresad they shall be forever barred and pre cluded from any benefit from said estate. A
 CHARLES c. FARRELLY,) EI
 TERENCE FARRELLY, ,JR} Executors.
 JAMES H. MOORE. Fl South Bend, Agk., Feb. IA, 1861. St H
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this countryside New England ideologues and Hartforders-gave help and further ance to the enemy, and Guy Faux Garri- son founded the Liberator, and dug his mine with the dark hope of blowing up the republic. He and his party have always labored with English aid and encourage ment, and with the design of making New England and old England one In short, England proposed to divide this Union. and she has done it She has dishonored the achievement of George Washington, and tarnished the victories of Andrew Jackson. She has turned our big voice ot exutation into howl of perplexity and helplessnesS.
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HEAD QUARTERS, ADJUrANT GENERALS OFFICE,
 Little Rock, Ark, Feb 6, ls6l.
SPECIAL ORDER No.

SPECIAL UNDER NO. I. H IS Excellency, the Governor and Com Il mander-in-Chief, has been advised of the entire Reorganization of the Militia of Perry county of this State and of their dsincination and refusal to organize their regiment
 This state Of things is very mortifying and should at once be corrected. The Commander.in. Chief therefore, directs that you will proceed at once to organize regiment numbered 36 of that county in manner according to law.
 By order of the Commander-in- Chief.
 EDMUND BURGEVIN,
 Adjatam General of Arkansas. To Brig. Gen. GEO. M. HoLr, Commandinp 2d Brigade lst Division Arkansas Militia, Benton, Saline county, Ark Feb IA, 1861.
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The Southern Confederacy.
Jefferson Davis, prasident-A H. Stevens,
 Vice President.

Vice President.
 For good or for evil, the Republic of the South, consisting of six wealthy States, and soon to be augmented by more, has been fairly launched, by the adoption of the constitution of the United States as it's organic law, and the election of Jefferson Davis of Mississippi, as its provisional President, and A. H. Stevens of Georgia, its provisional Vice President.
 The adoption of the constitution of the United States as the organic law, and the election of such laen as Davis and Stevens, prove'the wisdom of the southern congress, assembled at Montgomery, Alabama, into whose hands the destiny of tho young con- federacy was intrusted The begianing is suspicious for the republic of the Souti. "a most glorious future inevitably awaits her.
 Her reception into the family of the na- tions of the earth will be warm and gener- ous, and her wealth and power will at once make her respected, and her products of rice, tobacco, sugar and cotton will sur round her with friends all over the world.
 The correspondent of the Richmond Ex- aminer, usually so reliable, has the follow ing on the subject of European recognition of the southern eonfederacy:
 "The announcement by the Toronto Leader ithe organ of the Canadian government,) that Great BriIan would recognize the independence of the southern confederacy as soon as it is formed, has been surprise to the black republicans. It has not surprised the leaders of the southern move ment They had, months ago, the most authentic hilton by all the great powers of Europe-Eng- land, France, Russia, Prussia, and the rest-and this, too, in a way that left no room for doubt on tae subject. These assurances as to the policy of
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g2s REwARD

RUNAWAY from the undersigned, liv- Ia ing in Saline county, near Benton, last De- cember, negro man named ROSS. Said nesru is about 36 years old, weghs about 175 lbs tolera ble bright mulatto, has down look slow in speech rather soft tone of voice, about feet high, toler;
 ble well proportioned. The above reward will lie paid for his apprehension and confinement or de. livery to MILLS YOUNG.
 Feb. II, 1861. 2tx
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STATE OF ARKANSAS.

WY HEREAS, It has this day been made W known to the Governor that John c. Car penter murdered a man by the name of Calvin Gibson, in St. Francis county in the State of Ar kansas, on the 26th day of January, A. D. 1861, and then fled from justice and is now running at large.
 Therefore, I, HENRY M. RECTOR, Governor of the State of Arkansas, by virtue of the authority in me vested by law, do hereby offer reward of two hundred dollars, to any person who will arrest and deliver the said John c. Carpenter to the sheriff of St. Francis 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 L. s. Arkansas to be affixed at the city of Little
 Rock, this l4th day of February, A. D. lS6l
 H. M. RECTOR By the Governor.
 JOHN l. SHERMAN, Secretary of State.
 DEsC CRIPTIoN Said Carpenter is feet inches high weighs about l9o lbs, dark complexion, black hair, very wild look, talks much and loud, his upper front teeth out, rather oyerbearing disposition.
 Feb. Il, 1861. 3w
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IMPORTANT TO DEtrNouFvr Srpscn,np

INFUNIANI TO DELINQUENT OUBSCRIBERs. z-This will be the last paper sent to sub Iscribers who are two years in arrears for their subscription. All such who will send us six dollars will be entitled to credit of three years--for the two back years and 1QAe year in advance; but if we are com pelled to send out the accounts for collec- tion S3 per year will be exacted in all in- stances. All moneys remitted by mail is at our risk. Gold dollars are the most convenient coin for mailing.
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ES- We were absent last week attend. ing the wedding of our talented friend Hon. F. P. Yell. It is the proudest period of life thus to bear off from her home young and blushing bride, and we congratulate friend Pists upon having secured one of the frirest of her sex, We wish them pleas ant bridal tour and happy journey through life. R
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CLARK CouNTY.-Clalk county is for secession. The citizens in large mass meering, called upon Hon. Harris Flanagin to offer for the convention. He consented to do so, and made speech advocating Immediate secession. MT. Flanagin' s cleo ton k certain. We do not know that he will have opposition.
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R45- Col. Crockett made warm seces- sion speech at the State House last Tues day night. He is fluent speaker, makes strong points and pertinent arguments. We regret that he had so small an audi ence. The Colonel is a nephew of the lamented Davie Crockett, and was a strong Union, Bell-Everett man during the presi- dential canvass.
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ez- We learn that the Crockett Guards

ES- We learn that the Crockett Guards, commanded by Col. R. H. Crockett, of Ar kansas county, on learning that the forces in charge of the Arsenal were to be reduced, voluntarily retired, and refused to receive any pay for their services. They are fine looking, brave and patriotic body of men, commanded by gallant officer.
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sloops of war was carried by vote of 30

sloops of war was carried by vote of 30 t. IS.
 The steamer Vclasco arrived at Havana from Vera Cruz on the 9th, bringing the exiled foreign minister and General Mira mon. The Papal Nunco was insulted at Vera Cruz, and took refuge at the French consulate. Gen. Miramon escaped in dis guise after experiencing great dangers.
 The archbishop and bishop of Mexico have been exiled. The populace stoned them in Vera Cruz, and they were detained by the authorities for trial. l NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 1.-The conven- tion adopted State flag. It consists of red field with single pale yellow star with thirteen stripes, blue, white and red.
 The ordinance making 1t penal offence, for pilots at the Balize 10 bring over the bar any U. $. war vessels, was passed.
 NEW ORLEANS, Feb 1.-The steamboat Charmer, bound from Vicksburg to New Orleans, with $500 bales of cotton, burnt to the waters edge ten miles below Don aldsonville. Five lives supposed to have been lost.
 WAsHrNeToN, Feb. 1.-The peace Con- gress will probably report tomorrow The border State resolutions meet with most favor. The general belief is that the conference will adopt some such plan, in eluding the prohibition of slavery north of 50 30. The extension of slavery south of that line to be determined by the people.
 Advices from Texas, say that the State convention passed an ordinance, favoring the formation of southern confederacy. Convention elected ' delegates to the south ern Congress.
 Five U. s. vessels of war were reported to be off Pensacola on Friday.
 SPRINGFIELD, ILLS, Feb. 11.-Lincon left at this morning. en route for Wash ington.
 ] MAsYISsToN, Feb. 11.-.Jeff. Davis