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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-06
MILITARY RANK AND PAY.

A friend collated the following facts rel ative to the rank and pay of volunteers, under the late law of Tennessee. As they are matters of general interest we publish them with pleasure
 A company of infantry must be not less than sixty-four nor more than ninety pri- yates. The officers are captain, one first 1 and two second lieutenants, four sergeants, four corporals and two musicians.
 Ten companies form a regiment, whose officers are colonel, lieutenant colonel, major and adiutant, the latter to be chosen by the colonel from the lieutenants.
 The generals staff consists of one adju- tant general, one inspector general, one pay master-general, one commissary general, one quartermaster general, and one surgeon general. The quartermaster- general, in spector general and commissary- general rank as colonel of cavalry. Besides pay and travelling expenses whio under orders, the maor-general has forage for five horses; 1 brigadierg general forage for four; adutant
 inspector, quartermaster general, commis- sary general, colonels, lieutenant colonels, majors and captains of generals staff, for age for three horses; captain of engineers, sergeants of artillery and cavalry, three horses. Besides monthly pay and yearly allowance q clothing, privatcs have one "a tion per day or it's equivalent in money il commuted, the valne to be fixed by the military and financial board.
 Ma general, per month, $500; briga- dier- general, $250; aid to major-general, Sl30; aid to brigadier general, $ll3; col onel of engineers, $2l0; maj jor of engineers, Sl62; captain of the engineers, $40; lieu. tenant of engineers, 800; colonel of artille- ", S2l0; lieutenant colonel of artillery S185; major of artillery, $50; captain o1 artillery, Sl30; first lieutenant of artillery | 800; second lieutenant of artillery, $50 adiutants, $l00; colonel of infantry, Sl75 lieutenant colonel of infantry, Sl7O; major of infantry, $50; captain of infantry Sl30; first lieutenant of infantry, 800; sec ond lieutenant of infantry, $50; colonel O cavalry, $200; lieutenant colonel of caval ", $175; maj aor of cavalry, $l52; captain of cavalry, Sl30; first lieutenant of caval ", $90; second lieutenant of cavalry, $S0 surgeon, ranks as ma or of cavalry, $152 assistant surgeon, $90; mounted non -com missloned officers, musicians and privates 40 cents per day for use and risk of horses sergeants in engineer corps, $50 pei month; corporals, S20; privates, from Sl; to Sl7; cavalry sergeant-major, S2l; first sergeant, $2O; other seargents, $l7; cor porals, smiths, etc.. SIS; privates. SIP one dollar less for privates and musicians
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-06

WHEREAS, We have heard with deep regret the melancholy intelligence of the death of Hon. w :. H. FIELD, formerly judge of this court, and late member of this bar, and whereas, it is but meet that proper expression of the sentim ept of the bar of this court should be made; and whereas, the last sad duty now to be performed is that this tes timonial of ofrespeet to the memory of the deceased be requested to be entered upon the records of this court. Therefore, VA '--'
 Rcsolued, That in the death of the Ho, W IT Field, this bar has lost an exemplary member--so- clety an ornament, pure man--the State worthy and excellent citlzen-the country Il nure TO tr;ot
 Reso!ced, That we sincerely sympathife with the family, the relatives and immediate friends of the deceased. and extend to them this nnm;s,oka. be token and evidence of our condolence
 ResoiUed, That as further testimoniaI of ro- spect to the memory of the deceased we will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days
 Resolred, That the attorney general he reorost. cd to present the foregoing preamble and rssoln. tions the Pulaski circuit court now in sa,,;,,u with the request that the same be snrea5 ro th records thereof, and that copy be transmitted h', the secretary of this meeting to the family of tbe deceased.
 Resotoed, That the city papers b. reouestaa tn publish the proceedings of this meeting.
 CHAS. P. BERTRANb Cgr,n
 w, M RANDOLPH, Sec'Y
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-06

TIE MEETING AT THE EXCHANGE ON MoN- DAY NIGHT.-It being understood that the Hon. E. w. Can't, of Arkansas, was in the city, on Monday night, many of our citizens collected at his hotel and called upon him Justify for speech It being manifest that the crowd were not disposed to disperse without hearing the gifted orator, he gratified their wishes in one of the most earnest and eloquent speeches ut tered impromptu, within our city, in many day. He cognently illustrated the neces sitv of our separation from the national despotism with which we were heretofore connected, in order to preserve the princi- ples of civil liberty vindicated in the strug gle of the revolution.
 He spoke feelingly of the enthusiasm awakened in his own State by the thunder of South Carolina'S guns against Fort Sumpter; and of the indignation aroused against the northern rnment'by the mob -dispersing proclamation of old Abe. More, he ardently vindicated the naturaliz- ed citizens within our limits from the le- motest imputations of disloyalty, declaring that they were as willing to contend for and die for our independence, in the deadliest breach, as any of our gallant native sons. But it is needless to sketch the many topics so nobly discussed in the course of his speech. It is but simple justice, however, to assert that his remarks, throughout, elicited rapturous applause, and at their conclusion the welkin rang with sincere enthusiasm-A Ala, Maa.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-06
Meeting in Conway County.

At meeting of the citizens of Cadron twon- ship, May C, 1861, home guard was organized by the election of the following officers, viz: II. N. Atkins, Captain.
 J. NJ. Venable, lst isutenant
 Russ. w. Benedict 2d :" C. w. Harrison Sd ''
 A vigilance committee also appointed, con. sisting of the following named gentlemen:
 Jas. Maretta, w II James, s. A. Harris, Jas Moore, Geo. Benedict, Geo. Harris, N. Dawson, T. ". Shore, Geo. Lucas Elias Stone, Dr.. P. Pit kem. Saml. Williams, l.. J. Butts, A. J. Hogan, Gideon Riggs, Jno. G. Seyier, Charles Adams and A. J. White
 The following were also appoii ted a committee of reference:
 Jno. Venable, c. W. Harrison, Russ. W. Rene diet, A. J. Lucas, Robt. Stanley, H. N. Atkins and J. C. Powell.
 On motion of R. W Benedict, the True Demo- crat and State Gezette requested to publish the proceedings.
 WN. L. MENEFEE, Chr'n. A l. ,TCAS S,cU
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-06

vide and furnish ten cent stamps and stamp ed envelopes; and that the provisions, re- strictions and penalties prescribed by said section of said act, for violations of the same. in relation to two, five and twenty cent stamps and stamped envelopes, shall in all respects, apply to the denomination of stamps and stamped envelopes herein provided for.
 SEC. |. Ind Le H ,tufher enacted. That the proviso contained in the fifth section of the said act, be so amended as to extend to the chiefs of the contract, appointment and finance bureaus of the post office depart ment, the privilege therein conferred upon the Postmaster-G General his chief clerk, and the auditor of the treasury for the post office department, of transmitting through the mails, free of postage any letters, pack ages or other matters relating exclusively to their official duties, or to the business ol the post office department, subject to the restrictions and penalties prescribed by the said proviso and that this act take effect and be of force, from and after It's passage
 HOWELL COBB,
 President of the Congress.
 Approved May l3, 1861.
 JEFF. DAVIS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-06
From MOntgomery

MONTGOMERY, ALA, May g, le6l
 The Arkansas delegation arrived here on the k7th Snd the State was admitted into the Southerp confede,4cy on the 18th. Congress adjourned on yesterday to meet at Richmond, Va; on the 2Otb of July, to which place the capital has been re- moye4
 There has been large crowd of persons here for the past few days, but they are now thinning out only those remaining who have business to tran , sact with the government So faras can gather tbere is but sentiment that pervades the entire confederacy--and that is there is no such word as c,u in this contest, and the people are ready to ..cri6ce everything except their honor in this con VI i, defence of their rights and homes.
 So far as the Arkansas military appointments ocopcEmed, can say but little, as but little ha: !. ,.. done in that direction. Gen. Geo. w. Clark heen appointed acting quarter master genera
 ,be northern froter, and will leave here in { or TWO for the scene of his duties. 1t IS beliey
 .oroe okthe Arkansas appointments will be mad' r,o,rowN The surgeons and assistants Will how Iar not be appointed for some time.
 ei n0' ARKANSAS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-06

SEC. II. This ordinance shall not apply to any liabilities upon the part of pu6llc officers, and their securities for them, either to the State, counties, or individuals, nor to interest on debts due to the State.
 SEC. F. It shall be the duty oi the otil- cer levying an execution to levy on proper ty as near the amount of the judgment, as possible, if the defendant has such property
 SEC. 13. This ordinance may be repeal ed, amended, or modified, by the General Assembly at any regular session thereof, and this ordinance shall take effect and De in force from and after its adoption.
 Adoped and passed in and by the convon- tion on the first day of June, A. D., 1861.
 DAVID WALKER, Presidcm, of Me Congention ot He Slote ot' AyhansaS.
 Attest: ELIAS C. BouDINor, Secretary otMe Arhansos Stote Coasenti0n.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-06
From Independence County.
O,L TRoUGH, May 2S, 1861.

OiL IROCGH, May 70, loOl.
 MEssRs. EDIroRs Yesterday morning about o'clock, the news reached here that thare was about TOO abolitionists in IS miles of Pocahontas; and in five hours every old gun that was in the country was being rubbed up for action-some that had been laid by for years, and thought to be useless and about o'clock the boys began to come in from the "hills and the hollows the highways and the hedges,' with their double barrel shotguns, their long rifles and llint-lock rifles; and then the conten- tion was not who should go, but who should stay at home; and but for the lack of arms, could any be pursuadcd to stay Old men with their ''headS silvered over with the frost of many winters,' was on hand disputing with their sons, which should go-and about $ o'clock, P. M., they took up the line of march for Bates ville in command of A. J Flemings, 1st lieutenant About the time they were gone, the Independence guards, a cavalry com pany, of about p men, under command of j. +. Tracy, commenced coming in, and continued to come until this morning when the news got here that the negroits had only come to the State line-their ob- Ject being. to capture some powder and lead that was coming from the mines. But they was too smart to come into Arkansas for 1t. AS soon as 1t got to Pocahontas it was taken on the steamer Mary Patterson lying there, it was taken on board, and this morning found 1t in Jacksonport. Accord ing to the best information that can be had :, in 245hours there was over 6, GOO men on their way to meet the foe If Old Abe could have been here he would see the ut ter impossiblity of marching WacI army through country inhabited by free people This shows that there should be ndepen- dent companies armed through the State, to be called on in cases of emergency
 l am yours, etc.,
 w. B. MASSEY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-06
Fron, Conway County.

LEwIsDURG, May 2a, 1sbl.
 MEssRs EgToRs Our old and esteemed fcl. low citizen, fine Hon. Geo. W. Lemoyne, of D4r. danelle, addressed the Conway Mounted Rifles to- day at the Masonic Hall. A large assembly of ladies and gentlemen were present His effort was enthusiastic, eloquent and intensely southern few dry lids were to be found in the assembly , The women of 'GI in iewisburg and vicinity have been at work night and day making up the uni forms for the volunteers. Three cheers for the ladies-always true, always patriotic. At the con cluson of the address, the soldiers response to Dixie" by Lemoyne was sung with telling effect. The Conway Rifeaeamped Monday at Lewisburg and will be in readiness to join Col Churchill on his way to Ft. Smith May the God of battles prosper them. / w. L. NJ.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-06
Important from Montgomery.

MONTGOMERY, May, 1S.-On Monday I resolution will be introduced in Congress to suspend the tariff during the blockade The object is to encourage the running in of foreign cargoes. It is likely that the re- solution will pass.
 Letters received from Dudley Mann, now in London, indicate warm sympathy in England for the Confederate States.
 Gen. Johnson, formerly of the U s. A. is expected here, and will. no doubt, be appointed general in the service of the Confederate States.
 The fourth Louisiana regiment, Col Barrow, has been accepted by the secreta- " of war.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-06
From Columbia County.

H1cKSNIiLE, ARK, May 2Jd, lcbl. | MEssRs EDlToRs; The people of Columbia coupE | ty are completely aroused on the war question = | Tive companies of volunteers have been formed one of which under the command of Capt. D. L.. Kllgore is en route for Little Rock, and the other awaiting marching orders. It is pleasing to see the alacrity with which the ''rebels" dispeSe to ! battse for their homes and their Gresides. They 1 know well the character of the enemy they are ! soon to meet upon the field of carnage and blood They go back to the time when the party which now seeks to oyemtn our country, desoate our
 fields, burn our villages and towns, and rob Us of our property and deprive of our dearest rights, first showed its hydra head. This party, when first organized, commenced regular warfare upon the social systcms of the South, commenced a system of hostility against the institution of slavery in the Soulh through ts hired presses and paid lecturers They denied the right of property in slaves, the very foundation of the social system of the South, and a consequence recommended its exclusion from those States where it had complete jurisdc- tion In process of time they denied the obliga- ton to return fugitives which escape from service or laborin the slave holding State.
 
 invade southern soil, and creating seryile insuuec ton. Lastssummer Texas suffered terribly at the hands of these scoundrels But to form plan of complete success, they elected one of their party President of the United States in November last, who it was know, was avOwcd enemy of the South His iHstallment into office was a death blow to the Union. His inaugural instead of pour ing oil upon the waters, it rather tended to in- crease the feeling of excitement at the South, and so widen the breach between the two sections
 His ,onciliatory language, anc his pretcnsions that he would withdraw the federal troops from Fort Sumter were regarded as being made only for the purpose of allowing himself more time to prepare for his q irrepressbc conhct.''
 Well, the die is cast--lhe conflict has begun When it will end God only knows. We accept war--haye nailed our banner to the mast-uniurl ed il to the breeze, and now trust to the sword and the God of battles for security, tranquility and peace. Continually goes up the shout from unit cd people, we are southerners, and enemies to the abolition Goths and Vandals, who would gladly re- duce Us 10 subjugation We know cause is just--that our success is sure Our motto shall be conquer or die. r. A. BOURLAND.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-06


 AN ACTto omend "An At resting ger- tai0 powers in Me Postmaster Genefo(, " opproged 4NarA l5, 1861.
 Snc. |. The Congress- ot'Me Confederate States of Anerica do eRact, That the pro- visions of " An act vesting certain powers in the Postmaster-G General" approved March l5. 1861, be so amended as that he be, and hereby is, authorized, on and after day to be named by him in Il proelama ton to be issued by him for that purpose, to take the entire charge and direction ot the postal service of the Confederate States.
 SEC. 2 Aud Je H turther enarted, That the PoStmaster-G General be, and he hereby is, authorized and empowered to annu con tracts, or to discontinue or curtall the ser vice and pay on them, when he shall deem it advisable to dispense with the service, m whole or part, or to place a higher or diff ferent grade of service on the route, ol when the public interests shall require such discontinuancc or curtaiiment for any other cause, he allowing one months extra pay on the amount of service dispensed with, in full of all damages to the contractor.
 SEC 3. And Je H Javther enacted, That the railroads in the Confederate States be, and they are, hereby, divided into three classes, on the following basis, viz; The great through lines connecting important points and conveying heavy mails, to class number one; completed railroads connect ing less important points, but carrying heavy mails for local distribution, to be class number two; and roads on which less important mails are conveyed, short branch roads, and such unfinished roads as do not carry great mails or connect important points, shall be class number three.
 SEC. i. 1nd 6e t fufher enacted, That in contracts made with railroad companies forcarrying the mail once day, on sched. ules to be agreed on, the Postmaster ral may allow them compensation not eX- ceeling the following rates, viz: On first class roads, one hundred and fifty dollars per mile; on second class roads, one hun drcd dollars per mile; and on third class roads, fifty dollars per mile; the amount of compensation to be determined by the i'm portance and valne of the services to be performed; Procidcd, That if one half ot the services on any railroad is required to be performed in the night time, it shall be lawful for the PostmasterGeneral to pay twenty-five per cent. in addition to the above named maximum rates of pay; Pro- rtded Juriher, That the agents, messengers and other travelling employees of the post office department shall pass free of charge over such roads, respectively and this act shall take effect and be of force from and after its passage.
 HOWELL COBB,
 President of the Congress.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-06
For lhe True Der1ocrnt.

For the True Democrat. Inscribed to the Moro Grays,
 DR. 4. $. tIolDEENEss, Cap'aiR. Sons or the soalh, go boldly forth! The God of battles be your shield. Show lauk m.raudots of the North The southfon'- prowoss on the felds A beats tbe rock the ocean's wave, Back ta tAe eyer murm' ring deep; Drive serer.tiiion's frenziod slave. Prom soii where our foreiather's sleep. Our homes, erdeared by many a tic The legacy Of honest toil- Bright as the azure mchne sky, That bends above our cherished soil, To souls that dare anI iands that do, Look fonjly now for shct'ring ward; Defend them from the iogra.e foe From harm each a'Aious inmate guard. Cur trust in dangers thicl'nins hour, Ccntcrs in blood sprung from our own; Who doubts our rights may brook our power We yield, 5ut yield 10 dCath alone! Sons of our balmy southern skies, Gird on the patriots glorious mail, And where tine bullet swiftiest flies, Our new CONFEDERATION hail.
 C. ZELoTEs ADAMS. Cgm5ersoilie, ArE., May 2Gth, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-06

ANOTHER HARD Blow dispatch from Montgomery says that a project IS on foot in the Confederate Congress to offer in a few days resolution proclaiming free trade to the foreign world, during the continuance of Lincolns blockade. We think the idea most excellent one, and have but little doubt of it's passage in case of its coming to a vote It would ingratiate our young and vigorous confederacy in the favor of all trans atlantic powers, while 1t would entail additional embarrassment upon the Washington rump government.
 Let this measure prevail, and the block ade will dissolve ipso .tacto in less than twenty days. England and France both regard it as farce even under present cir cumstances. By all means give us FREE TRADE DURING THE wAR.-Appeal.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-06
w. II. RussErL,-John Forsyth, of the

w. II, RussEIr,-John Forsyth, of the Mobile Register, writes from Montgomery:
 w. H. Russell, the famous Indian and Crimean correspondent of the London Times, is here. He is, of course, reserved in the expression ofhis opinion. But enough has leaked out in his interview with the gentlemen of Savannah and Charleston, and the planters who have entertained him and exhibited their slave estates in the vicinity of those two cities, to know that he recognizes here the true type of the Anglo-Saxon race, as distinguished from the whiting and puritanical bastard de generates of that race, who are daring tC make war of decimation against us.- Mir. Russell goes hence to Pensacola, an, thence to Mobile and New Orleans.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-06

Ees~ A correspondent writing of the Ar kansas troops, makes the following favora- ble mention of the Jackson Guards and Desha county cavalry
 ".The Desha county cavalry is as fine body of soldiers as it has ever been my fortune to see-each man looks every inch soldier" and seems to long for an opportunity to do their country service.
 The Jackson guards would make the eyes of Frederick the Great glisten. It IS n;tv that such fine soldiers should be com nelled to meet set of graceless vagabonds os inc scum and filth ofnorthern cities.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-06
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MARY GRpEx, ARE., May ,


 At special meeting of the Mary Green and Franklin iome Guarls, Capt. J. A. shepherd was called 10 the clair and R. $. Farrar requested to act as secretary. The object of the meeting hav- ing been explained by the chair; on motion, com nittee was appointed, consisting of Capt. J. A. Shepherd, F. H. Vance j. P. Harvey, J. D. Wes- son and R. S Fansr, to report the sentiments of the company, who after consultation, reported the fol. lowing preamble and resolutions:
 WHEREAS. Lincoln has commenced war on the South, au! shed blood on southern soil, and this company has been organized for the defense of our names and the State and that our object may be known bv adjoining counties and the whole State. RcSoired, That the True Democrat is requested to publish and the Pine Bluff News and the Trhe Southron to copy this. with the 3d article of our by-laws, which Is as follows: "The Home Guard shall arm aRl equip themselves to defend our home interests and any part of Arkansas, if not needed at home when called"
 Which were unanimously adopted. On motion, the company adjourned.
 J. A. SHEPHERD, Chm. R.E. FARRAR, Secg.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-06
-77 Tribute of Respect.

LITTLE RocK, May g, ls6l.
 N<a meeting of the members of the Little Rock bM held on the 23d day of May, le6I at the cir cuit court room, in the city of Little Rock Charles F. Bertrand, esq, was called to the chair and Will liam NJ. Randolph was appointed secretary; when the following proceedings were had:
 On motion of Pleasant Jordan, esq. committee of three, consisting of Pleasant Jordan, Saml. W. Williams and J. l.. Hollowell, appointed by the chairman to perpare and report resolutions ex- pressive of the sease of the meeting in regard to the death of the Hoa. WILLIAM H. FIrLD' formerly judge of the PulsAsi circuit court, and lately a u..a,bsr of the 1(Sle Rock bar. And the commit 1n0r Vi the following rcsolutions,