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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

VIRGINIA HospTA1lTY.--A-The following is extracted from letter written by a member of the Mississippi Eleventh Regi- ment at Camp Davis, near Lynchburg, Va, to friend at home. Says the writer:
 "But no words of praise can give you an adequate conception of the enthusiastic greeting extended to us by the Virginians. Its warmth and cordiality surpassed our most sanguine expectations, and cold and listless must have been the heart which failed to be touched by the brilliant oya- tlons offered us
 No spectacle that I ever witnessed, sur passed in animation and gayety these gath erings of the beauty and chiyalry of the Old Dominion The men would cheer us, not merely with the lips, but from the heart, give us a cordial grasp of the hand and a few words ol kindly welcome, while the sweet smiles of the women subdued hearts which would refuse to acknowledge any other conquerer. The soldiers were liter ally wreathed with flowers gathered by fair hands and whose exquisite hues seemed to have caught additional brightness from the light of the eyes that shown upon them. Nor are the Virginians of to-day less re- nowned for elegant and courteous hospi- tality than they were one hundred years ago. At every depot we were abundantly supplied with all the necessities and luxu ries that could have been desired by the most wistful epicure, and brought back all the recoltections of delight and comforts of home
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13
Adjournment of the Convention.

The convention at last adjourned on last Monday Among its important acts arc the passage of the secession ordinance; the two million appropriation for war purpo ses; prohibition of the citizens of Arkan. sas paying any debt due the North under penalty of imprisonment in the peniten tiary; the passage of general stay law, and an act to relieve volunteers from civil process while in active service; the adoption of new State constitution, and ratifca- tion of the constitution of the Confederate States; the apportionment of congressional districts, making four districts in the Stste, and providing the time and manner of the election of congressmen; passing q new re- venue bill; leaving out the prohibition of banking in the new constitution; providing for the appointment of supreme judges by the State Senate and the executive; the passage of law organizing military board, and the appointment of the three members OR the board that the law requir- ed. These are some of the most important acts of the convention.
 The failure of the convention to put the State on substantial and active military basis is a source of regret and dssatisfac- tion. The creation of the military board has proved failure, and has rendered the military system more inefficient than it was under the old law, which confded more power to the executive. This ineffcicncy doubtless is owing to the appointments made to fill the board, than the system it. self As 1t stands, it is feared that the military system is elogged by the new leg islation.
 The appointments made to the various offices, with three or four exceptions, were not appropos to the times. having no doubt been made more with an eye to pay off old polificn deJts, than to the interest of onr endangered country. Much inconsis- tency the convention has been guilty of, which ha. weakened its influence on the public mind. Upon the whole, it has given great dissatisfaction to the public, and has lost much of its power for future good The public are much better satisfied that the members have gone to their homes, and woulc have been delighted if the con- vention had adjourned sine die instead of leaving a gap open for another convention. Nothing but the troublous times, and an indispqsitiqn to create divisions at the pre- sent time. have saved many sore heads.- Pine Bluf 4News.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13
THE FEELING IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

TIE FEELING IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, A letter from citizen of southern Illinois to q gentleman in Tennessee describes the condition of things in that section as fol- lows:
 "1'he war fever is running high here. There is one company from this county, with tight squeeze. The democratic par tv was for the Union, as long as there was any hope for it; but they are now for peace and against coercion. A large majority of the southern part of Illinois have strong southern feeling, and are opposed to the North trying to coerce the South to submis- sion, as we know that can't be done. Hi nois has ten thousand troops in the field five thousand at Cairo, and the balance in different parts of the State The word Union here means coercion, and those that are opposed to coercion are called se- cessionists. The legislature at its last ses- sion passed law which proscribes fine of five hundred dollars and one years i'm prisonmant in the penitentiary against any man who shall say any thing in favor of the South. So the people that have south eln feelings are tied down by the law. The leaders of the republican party are not in the field, only when they can get an office. Their followers, who are volunteers, are generally street loafers and those destitue of means to live on or support their faini lies. If the South has no better army than these men, I think there is a bad chance for either side to do much in the way of fighting. think there is more blowing than fighting in the republican ranks They talk loudly and boisterously,"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

TIE HAMPSTEAD RFLEs.-This finely organized company, commanded by Capt GRATloT arrived here on Saturday morning on their way to headquarters on our iron tier, and remained until Sunday, when they took up the line of march. While here the company held meeting among themselves, and passed the following resolution:
 ResolOed, That we the members of the Hampstead Riaemen, tender our thanks to the citizens of Van Buren for kind and friendly treatment, and, most especially to Judge J. B. Ogden for his patriotic and distinguished hospitality. And, to the citizens of Fayetteville and the people ot Washington county, men who can appreci- ate the worth of men from distant part of the State who offer themselves for the defense of common country; and also most especially thanks to the ladies of Fay, ettevile for their kind attention to men far from home, giving us prominent position in the presentation of their banner to their own company and the pleasure of listening to the elegant strains of their fair oratress Mrs. Lizzie Pollard; and in fact paying such attention to us, as only southern women can give to southern men and fer which, "God bless them," and we hope that old Hampstead will forever remember the kind and brotherly treatment that her sons have received from the citizens of Crawford and Washington
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

TIE REvoLUTIoN.-The Legislature of North Carolina adjourned on the 18th, to meet again on the 25th of June It passed the convention bill on the first day, no one opposing it in the House, and only three in the Senate; made an appropriation of five millions of dollars for the war; passed bill, for therasing of ( ten thousand men to serve during the war, unless sooner discharged" passed bill authorizing the Governor to accept the service of :" twenty thousand volunteers, to serve for twelve months, unless sooner discharged, with power to increase said volunteer force to the number offfty thousand" also a militia bill, stay law, and a bill authorizing the issue by the State of five hundred thousand dollars in notes from five cents up to one dollar-say in } cents, 10 cents, 25 cents, 90 cents, and l dollar.
 The artillery company of Capt. Grimes, of this city, is to be converted into flying artillery and to range between this point and the fortified points on the Nansemond River. In case of an attack we ought to have 30, NDO men about here.
 Henery c. Smith, of the Macon county volunteers, died at the Ocean House, and was buried on Saturday morning.
 The work at Fort Powhatan approaches rapidly to completion, and already eight thirty-two ponnders are mounted and ready for use. At Jamestown, eight or ten thirty two pounders have also been raised
 The election of members of the North Carolina convention took place on Monday last. So far as heard from no anti-seces- sionist has been lectod.-Rafeiyn Pcperr.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

ge- The Richmond Enquirer mentions as singular coincidence that the regular "Ieessn for the day" in the Episcopal Church, Sunday or two ago, was the I'd chapter of Joel. The goth verse is in these words, curious, if not ominous. of what Lincoln and his abolition cohorts are to ex- pect from the chivairy of the south: " But 1 will remove far off from you the northern army, and will drive them into land bar ren and desolate, with his face toward the east sea, and his hinder part toward the utmost sea; and his stink shall come up, and his i'll savor shall come up, because he hath done great things"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

APPRECIATION OF THE SoUrH.-Greeley, of the New York Tribune, is beginning to appreciate the war footing of the South. In his issue of the l6th he says:
 Nobody knows how strong an array the seccssionists may present; but they cer- tainly have more than one hundred thou sand men this day under arms, and they could concentrate that number in Virginia within ten days if they could only fill their ciest by levy on their suspended banks. That is larger army than we can oppose to them on the Potomac on such short mo- tiee; it will be better drilled than ours, and 1t is made up of the very best fighting ma terial to be collected fron twelve or thir teen States. Kentucky professes to be ncu- tral, but every fighting secessionist within her borders, except her Governor, is already in Jeff Daviss ranks or oil the way to join them.'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

Eg- Pensacola, which has loomed into importance in consequence of the proximl- ty of the contending hosts in it's vicinity, Is one of the most ancient towns on the con- tinent. Its inhabitants are Dagoes, Amer cans and spaniards of pure Castillian blood. The Spanish ladies are remarkable for their ii grace and beauty They are mostly tall and slender, and of perfect symmetry Their complexion is fair, with hair Of glossy blackncss; their eyes large, black and lust rous, full of vigor and fire; they dress mostly in black and with most exquisite taste.- They congregate in large numbers every evening at the plaza, to see the soldiers drill.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

Prcl1LATroN AND FRAUD IN THE NORTH ERy ARMy.-The N. o. Picayunc remarks that the time seems to have arrived for the fulhlmcnt of the scriptural prophecy that the day should come when, amidst "wars and rumors of wars, "a man, s foes should be those of his own household" :" The military contractors in Pennsylvania have been committing stupendous frauds, it seems, upon the United States govern ment. Investigation has been winked.- The same things have been done, 1t is stat ed. in New York. And this is but the be- ginning of trouble. Touching on this sub feet, the New York News says:
 Several of the regiments mustered under the committed s auspices are really not full, but made to appear so by fictitious muster rolls, and by making the men do duty over and over again when mustered in by com panies by the inspecting officer, and men are believed to be also lent from one regl- ment to another. Bodies consisting of three or four hundred soldiers have been drawing rations as full regiments for eight hundred, to the loss of the treasury and the profit of somebody. And when recently an order was given to muster and inspect all the regiments in the city at the same hour. to prevent deceptions, the committee orders; and So the frauds go on.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13
A Formidable Foe.

A Norfolk correspondent of the Peters burg Express Says:
 Among the several thousand Conieder- ate forces now at this point, IS body of three hundred Indians. These stalwart sons of the forest are from the county of Cherokee, North Carolina and under the skillfu training of Gen. Jackson, distin- guished member of the North Carolina sen ate from Cherokec are now ready for lm- mediate action. A more formidable looking body of men. we arc informed by gentle man who has seen them, never have been concreeated on this continent. Not one of them is under six feet in night, and, be ing built in proportion, they look more like modern Samsons than anything else to which we can compare them.
 The rifle las been their constant com panion almost from infancy, and they are confessclIy the best marksman the world has ever seen. They shoot running or stand- ing with the same unerrin9 certainty, and load and fire with rapidity which Is really surprising. Each man carries, besides his rifle, a scalping knife and tomahawk, and should they encounter Billy Wilson $ or Ellsworth's pet lambs, the Lord have mercy on the hrelngs, for it IS well known the Cherokees will not It is gratifying to know that the tribe numbers several hun drcd, and shoull their services be needed, they can all be transported to Virginia Tn forty eight hours.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

Gg- The Wilmington (N. CD Journal thus describes Gen. Beauregard and Jeiter son Davis: "Gen. Beauregari has not a single Anglo-saxon feature in his face The whole tone of his countenance anl at titude would lead any one to expect him to speak in some of the languages of conti- nential Europe It is French face, but of the style of Cavaignac or Lamoriciere- It is of the solid type of Frenchmen. Alr. Davis looks young for his age, which is well over fifty. He might be a preacher, for any fire eating expression about him. But for the square and straightly opened eyes, and habitualy closed mouth, firm as iron, no one would suspect Mr. Davis of being the civil and military leader of a great movement"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

Rzy- The London (blacl republican, correspondent of the New York Post, writ ing on the 29th, says: '' Not only in Eng land, but on the Continent, there is large party active in the service of the secession ists; for years they have been making efforts to establish direct steam communication between Europe and southern ports. The project has never seemed feasible, but now, taking advantage of the peculiar condition Of affairs in America, they have found com panies for running steamers to Charleston and New Orleans, and Gle stock of fifty pound shares has not only been issued, but to-day has been taken"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

How TO MAKE BALL CAsTmoGEs.-Pre- pare stick four inches long, perfectly
 round, and little smaller than the ball; cut small slices of paper, an inch and a half long, and wide enough to go one and a half times around the stick; prepare mucilage of water and gum Arabic; roll the papcr on the stick one time, then put on the mncilage and press it firmly by enrolling 1t; then trim the stick one eighth of an inch and put mucilage in the end of the paper, insert the ball and stand it on the point Tn T cup of flour, or fine dirt or sand, and let remain until it is dry This mode IS much more convenient and better than the or dnary mode of tying the paper to the ball.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

RrrArrAriox.-A Charlottesville cores pondent suggests, if the threat of contiscat- ing Senator Mason's property in Phlladel- phia be carried out, that Monticello, the home and grave of Thomas Jefferson now the property of Commodore Levy, of the Lincoln Navy, be appropriated by thls State If conliscation IS to be DeSuh' 'ne South can play at the game as well as the North b.-R RicbgRon9 DtSpatcb.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

ng- The furor in Virginia is for guer- illa warfare, anl many mounted companies are organizing to act independently and at their own cost-to hang upon the van, flank and rear of the enemy's forces, cutting oii foraging parties, annoying the enemy gen erallv. and shooting down the foemeR from behind every tree, wall, or in every noun tain pass. Ten or fifteen thousand of these independent soldiers will soon be ready for action.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

N~ The New York Times, leading and influential black republican journal, ad- mits that the English government has de- termined to give all it's aid, short of an open declaration of hostilities, to the cause of the Southern Coufederacy, "by recog- nizing its right to destroy the commerce of the Union and by denying the right of the federal government to exclude British and French vessels from southern ports."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13
nsE- The Lxnehhnrg Republican s

Gg- The Lynchburg Republican says that there is now stationed at that place Mississippi company of hundfed men, every one of whom, save twenty-eiGht' are regular college graduates. Thus the very ellie of the land have donne1 their broad cloth and left mansions to ware homespun and take soldiers fare. Can such people be conauered.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13
ThH Lf,faisuilla Ionr,l

This infamous sheet has too long been permitted to circulate in our midst While it's foul editor ia attempting to move heaven and earth for tue suS, iagatioa of the once proud and chiyaiross Ken. tuekv. we yet find the Louisville Journal passing through our office to subscsitD in various parts of ,hat no more Louisville Journals or like sheets viii pass tleough our office so long as have the office in charge. J. T. ruhgEh, r. ".
 Nopoleon, Ark., June 5th, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

IMPORTANT TO FORMER U. $. PENSION ERs.-By reference to the notice of the Auditor, to be found in another column, it will be seen that he is prepared to pay such pensioners as were entitled to pensions un- der the laws of the United States up to the 9th ult The pensioners should have their papers made out for the full time up to that 1av
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

Gs- The rail splitter having clutehed, with clumsy hands. dictatorial powers, is going to frame around his lontish State with royal splender. While in New York the other day Mrs. Lincoln ordered a com plete dinner service of solid gold, each piece to be emblazoned with the arms of the United States.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

Ey- The Arkansas Baptist has been sus- pended for want of payment on the part of it's subscribers. This is disgrace to the denomination and we hope they will soon pay up, and thus enable Elder Watson to resume the publication of his paper.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

Gg- Vallandingham, of Ohio, says the Avalanche, faithful among the faithloss, true to his principles in the midst of sar- rounding defection and treachery, the steal fast friend of southern and State rights, and the heroic opponent of Lincoln's usur- pations, merits and will receive the eternal gratitude of the southern people.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

FAsr DAY.-In compliance with the proclamation of President Davis, there will be religious services in all the churches to-day (Thursday,) at 10! or II o'clock. Every business house, and every grocery in the place have agreed to close mp and suspend business for the day. It will be one of the most quiet days Little Rock has witnessed for many year.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

Nor ON A WAR FoorSG. "-Ihe o'o- shen( Ind )"Democrat" gives the following statement of the military status of Elkh"ft county:
 Twenty old flint lock musketS-breeeh- loading; twenty ramrods; ten cartridge boxes; four umbrellas, two thousand, nine hundred and sixty pocket pistols. 1lie muskcts are very old and entirely unfit for service, but the pocket pistols are perfect with the exception of c0rAs
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

ADULTERY-THE WIFE AND PARAMoUR KuIED-At Cone bayou, Ark, on the St. Francis river, six miles from Walnut Bend, on the Mississippi river, lived w. II. Roberts, planter of some wealth and much respected for his amiabe personal qualities; he was wiIower. With him was residing T. J. Dale and wife The former was an active manager in rasing some crops in which both were concerned. Mr. Dale had for some time doubted whether an improp- CT degree ofintimacy did not exist between his wife and Mr. Roberts. On Wednesday morning last something occurred that gave definite direction to his suspicious. The next morning he left the house early to get the hands to work, but soon returned, when he found Roberts in bed with his wife. He presented his gun at Mr. Roberts, when his wife begged him to spare the partner of her crime and to kill her. He fired both barrels-Roberts fell dead, his arms, face and chest rddled with the contents of the gun. A stray shot entered the brain of Mrs. Dale and she, too, lay corpse beside her partner of guilt. When our in formant left, Mr. Dale had not been ares ted, but stood ready to submit to legal investigation whenever he should be called upon. The shocking occurrence has cast deep gloom over the neighborhood Mrs. Dale was the mother of two children NIT. Roberts also had family.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13
RANAWAY.
RE IT "A w A T DANAWAY from the plantation

DANAWAY from the plantation ofsS h, JOHN GORDON, in Prairie county, X an the 3d inst. negro man named "Shar- -A per- black, about feet, inches high, weist.s about l35 or 40 lbs, had on when he left par of heavy wool pants. much too large Tor mn, an will be paid for his apprehension and delivery " anv iaiI where can get him. Address
 "A' J' s. SHELDON,
 June I3. 1861, If Plum Bayou, Ark.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

Ess" The INvINcIBLE GUARDS, command ed by Capt. T. P. DocKERY, arrived here on Monday, the 10th inst, and went into camp at the Arsenal grounds. We will publish their names next week
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

Lost-In the forenoon of Saturday, June l.. 1861, between the Volunteer Camp and Anthony House, new DERRINGER PISTOL without the ram rod. The finder>wi confer favor on the owner, yolunteer nfhc service of the State, by leaving t at the Ffue Democrat office. June 1 2w*
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13
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Notice to Pensioners.
AUDITOR UFFiCE, LiHLe Rock, Ark., June 5. 1861.

 rENTTE following is the third section of an \ ordinance adopted by the State Convention, 2oth May, 1861, viz:
 "SEcrIoN 3. Be Il furtber ordained, That it shall be the duty of the United States Pension Agent for the State of Arkansas, or other person having pos session of the same, to deliver to the Auditor thc pension roll, and all books and papers pertaining to such agency, and the Auditor, upon the appli- cation of any pensioner, and proof being filed as required by the laws of the United Sate shall issue his warrant upon the Treasurer of this State for the amountsdue such pensOner to the 9th day of May, lo6l."
 Having received the rolls l am prepared to pay claims properly authenticated and presented. The proof must embrace the tohoe time up to the 9th of May, le6l, as but one warrant will be drawn in favor of any one claimant.
 Should any pcnsioner have died between the time of the last payment and the 9th May ls6l the date of the death must be proven. The proof in all cases must be made as required by the laws of the United States.
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13
Provisions and Groceries
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES.

CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES. yAE HAVE JUST RECEIVED W 5000 lbs. Clear Side Bacon; ,O00 lbs. Shoulder Bacon
 400 '' Prime Dried Beef;
 30 sacks Coffee;
 40 brls Choice Sugar
 30 !" Reboiled Syrup Molasses;
 5 < Mackerel, No. ? and g.;
 ? cases Preston X Merill's and Andrews
 East Powder;
 n boxes full weight Candles;
 l5 s' Palm Soap;
 5 chest Black and Green Tea; Dried Apples and Peaches, Oysters, Lobsters, Pie Fruits, Pickles, Green Corn, Pine Apples, etc. For Cash kINNEAR, HUGHES co. June l3
 FLOUR, FLOUR. XXT F have on hand and offering for sale, w l50 brls Flour from &l Io to SID;
 30 sacks do. from S4 to Sl 30;
 100 bushels Corn Meal, at Sl D. June l3 kINNEAR, HUGHES co.