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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-21
Grand Jury.

At meeting of the grand jurors, duly selected and empanneled at the fall term of the circuit court in and for Columbia county, Arkansas, tie following preamble and resolutions were unani- mously adopted
 WHEREAS, We learn with regret that while our Southern Confederacy is engaged in a bloody war to defend our most sacred rights and institutions, and establish upon solid basis her independence: objects which we think should command the cxer- tions, devotions and means of every loyal man oi the South; some ot ;he leading citizens oi oar coun.rv, for the sake Of gain, are spccUlatne largely, and endeavOring to make fortunes, upon the daily necessaries ot fife. and she means that have been at!opted by OUT Stlte and the Confeic- rate States for prosecuting the var, remunerdtne our soldiers, aud supporting them and their fini- lies; and r1eyeas, We deem 1t our privilege, and duty, as well IS the privilege and duty of every man of the South, who has the success ot hi- country at heart 10 discountenance and torestal IS much as possible, all such attempts at specua ion and the accumulation oi wealth, for the sake of wealth. therefore,
 Eesoired I>t. That all attempts bv any of the citizens of country, at this time, to speculate anon the daily neccsSaries of life, or the means sdonted bv our State or the Confederate States to successfully carry on the in which we are engaged, show want of patriotism, and should meet wth the condemnation of every true man oi the South
 Resolrgd, 2d. That tlis is not proper time for hording up riches, and all attempts made by any of the citizens of country, at this crisis, to ac- cumuate wealth fer the sake of gain, have their origin in seiishness anl djsoyaity, and s6ou' d meet with the disapprobation of every loyal ci.i- zen of our country.
 Resolocd, 2d That our prosecuting attorney present this preamble and resolutions to the judge of our circuit court, and request his honor, Len .l, f,zv,S tllo a.,Srlc lc of our county, and request that copy ot the same be furnished for publication in the Arkansas True Democrat" at Little Rock. DANIEL P. GODBOLD,
 Foreman.
 A true copy Of the original.
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Your committee take pride in stating that the pententiary has not been used exclusively for in- dividual interest, but that Mir. Ward has made 5000 suits of clothing grautousy for the soldiers, and made 5000 pairs of shoes, 25O wagons, 100 set of wagon and artillery harness, 300 drums, 200 tents, 600 knapsacks, 500 cartrase boxes, for the Southern army, it reasonable rates; and had it not been fol the blockade he would have import ed machinery from Europe and would have been at this time manufacturing cotton and woOen goods. The penitentiary under the present arrangement promises to become an institution of great utility to the State, and at the expiration of eight years to be a source of revenue to the same.
 Your committee having faithfully performed their duty, ask to be discharged from further in restigation thereof.
 THOS. J. KEY, Chairman
 House Committee.
 G. ". LEMOYNE, Chairman
 Senate Committee.
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JOHN C. HENDERSON,
 Captnin Company D, Csl Borland's aegt lst Ark Mt EoI Gazette please copy.

MEMPHIS, Nov l9.--Advices from the Cunber- land river report that there was a fight yesterday at or near Ft Doneson. One hundred and twenty five federas landed from gun boat and were ta- ken prisoners. The gun boat scouts report a large federal force at Caro, having achievements arriv ing daily Columbus is to be attacked in three oo- lumns. It is rumored that tue militia will be called out to- morrow. Col. B. D. Harman, who was throughout the Mexican war. has been authorized by the President to raise regiment Comuodors Rollins is now at Columbus. His "musquete' fleet will be here tomorrow their way up tho river. There will be very little long taw'' fight ing between our gunboats and the eneny's The Confederates will board the enemys boats and take them at the pointof the knife. The gunboats at St. Louis are ready for acsiun. Carksvillc, Tenn, ] Is being strongly fortified.
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STOP THE MURDERER. < \ Q O 0 Kew aa' d

' WILL give Eight hundred dollars re- K ward for the apprehension and delivery of Peter P. Pitchlynn, Jr. to the civil authorities of Sevier county, Arkansas.
 The said PITCHLYNN murdered my husband in cold blood on the lGth of July, ls60. He isa native of the Choctaw Nation very fair skir rather large blue or grey eyes, dark hair cut close and uneven, though generally ho wears it long, fond of drinking, talks and laughs louG
 He is about feet, 10 or Il inches high, weighs about l3S or l4O lbs, rather spare made. II had negro of his fathers with him when he lett, both were armed with double barreled shot guns. It is supposed he will make his way westward probably to the {" Leased District" west o f the Chckasaw Nation, as he has relatives living in that section of country.
 The Governor of the State of Arkansas has issued his proclamation offering $200 reward on the part of the State making $l ,000 altogether. MRS. E. c. HARRIS,
 Ultima Thule, Sepier O., Ark | Oct o7 1S60 If
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HOLLY SPRINGS, DALLAS CO.,, ARK.
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 October 28th, l56l EDITOR TRrE DEMOCRAT:
 h order that the devotion of the citizens of Holly Springs and vicinity to the cause O; liberty and right, may be moro generally known, and particularly of the ladies, send you list oi clothing with the request that you give t place in your paper. All the clothing described has been presented without charge, and has been forwarded to Capt. E. P. Chandler's company, l2th Arkansas regiment, and consists of the following articles viz: overcoats, 66 jeans coats, 66 pairs jeans pants, 8 pairs iinsey drawers, fl pairs cotton drawers, 42 jeans vests, l2 knit shirts, 56 lnsey and flannel shirts, 59 hickory shirts, 3i home knit comforts for the neck, l59 pairs socks, 42 pair: gloves, knit by the ladies. Il blankets, mostly home made, and l2 coverl'ts.
 Almost all the above articles have been spun wove and made by the fair hands of the wives mothers sisters and sweethearts of those who have enlisted in said company. Can people so united and devoted ever be conQuered7 Never, while th' God of justice continues to rule among the inhabi tants of tue earth.
 Yours, etc,
 THOMAS PETERSON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-21
z1sH D~AE

A JOHN BROWN CoNPANY.--The New York Tribune says at Cleayeland, Ohio, are eucamped nearly one hundred men raised by Capt. John Brown, IT., and intended for service as sharp shooters in the Third Kansas regiment, Col. James Montgomery, commanding. They are a picked body of men, many of whom have already served in the three months levy. The officers ofthe company are as follows: John Brown, Jr., of Jefferson, Ohio; Captain Bostwck of Kansas first and George il. Hoys ot Massachusetts, second Lieutenant. Mir. Hoyt will be remembered as the young lawyer wno went to Virginia to defend old John Brown.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-21
NIGHT ESSI0S.

MT. Oates, from the judiciary committee re- ported bill suspend the collection of debts un-
 til twelve months after the close of the present War This bill suspends all writs of execution and de cre1s orders fsale and makes judgments lien i1 upI property, and makes i. penalty puishable bv imprisonment in the penitentary for any one to remove his property from the country where there is judgment upon it with the intent to deiraud his creditor, but gives the judgment debtor the privilege to kill or consume any of such property as may be necessary for himself or his iam 7 This bill passed the Senate by a vote oi IS to 2' but was afterwards rejected in the House by large majority.
 Mir. Rosson introduced bill to repeal the law allowing swamp lands to be entered by reclamation pre-emption. Referred.
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MONDAY Nov. ls/

Ete1htc met.
 On motion of Mir. Clark house bill to repeal the law providing for the sale of runaway slaves confined in the Penitentiary was taken up and passed.
 Mir Dodd called up house bill extending the time for collecting revenue, which was passed.
 Mir Ligon called up house bill to provide for | the measurement of certain levees and to adjust claims of George Humphrey for levee work; which passed.
 Mir. McCreery called up house bill to grant NJ. A. Caster a charter to make a plank road, ferry, etc. Read once.
 Mir. Thorn called up House bill supplemental to an ct repeating 2d section of ordinance to provide revenue, and the ordinance authorizing a military tax. This bill makes provision for reunding taxes paid under the increased rates of the convention- it finally passed.
 Mir Ward called up House bill to increase pay of associate justices iii Scott county; which passed.
 message from the governor announcing his approval of certain bills.
 Mir. President Fletcher offered a joint resolution authorizing the auditor to appoint competent coun- sel to defend the states interest in the title to the Hot Springs; which was adopted.
 The Senate, on motion of Mir. Rosson, concur red in the amendment of the House to Senate bill abolishing certain offices-said amendment being to strike out the section abolishng sisters and receivers.
 Mir. Davies reported favorably to appropriating Sl65 to pay James II. Reed for the arrest of A. J Barker; passed.
 Mr Carrigan called up House bill to compel some white person to reside plantation on which there are slaves; which passed.
 Recess.
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Legislative Proceedings.
HOUSE.

HOUSE.
 THURSDAY, Nov. fl, 1861. House passed following House bills: An act for relief of volunteers of Arkansas and for other purposes.
 An act to pay special judges of circuit courts. An act concerning fences in Chicot and Ouachi- ta counties.
 An act concerning the blind institute. An act to punish officers for embedding public moneys.
 An act authorizing executors, administrators and guardians to loan cotton, etc., to govern ment
 An act providing for sale of runaway slaves in penitentarv
 An act for the relief of persons having dtchng and levying contracts with the State. An act concerning county courts in Bradley and Jefferson counties. The Senate bill authorizing R. C. Campbell, present sheriff of Carroll county, to collect the taxes of said county for 1861 was taken up and passed.
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Nov. II, 1861.
Senate met.

Senate met.
 On motion of Mir. Trimble, House resolution to set apart tomorrow (Fri'lay, 18th nst for fasting and prayer Tn pursuance of the Presidents proca- nation was read and the Senate refused to concur in the same.
 Thereupon, on motion of Mr. Terry, a commit tee was appointed to invite some minister Of the Gospel to open the session to morrow with prayer.
 Mir. Meckn presented petition in behalf oi jo- seph Henderson, who stands indicted by the Grand Jury of Washington county for killing one Dear ing, and praying the passage of an act to remove said indictment Referred.
 Mr. Davies offered joint resolution, asking for mail tri-weekly from Memphis to Gainsvil!e via Maumelle, Prairie, Old Town, Eight Mile creek, etc. Adopted.
 The Senate, in commtte of the whole, took up Mr. Belsers bill to charter four banks, but did not mature the same. I. was amended, however, on motion Of Mr. Mr. McCreery, by making Jackson. port point for one of the proposed banks instead of Helena, and Clarksville instead of Fort Smith on motion of Mir. Ward.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-21

A WHOLE CiTY To BE CoNFIsCATED.-The Detroit Advertiser says
 Ii is known to many of our readers, though 1t may not be to the public generally, that the site on which Lake Superior City is situated is owned princply by southern men, All the proprietors but one or two at most, indeed, are from south ern States. These men are R. Nj. T. Hanter, of Virginia, member of the rebel cabinet; J. c. Breckinridge and L. ". Powell, the rebel sena- tors. and Berah Magoffin, the traitor Governor of Kentucky; William Aiken and W. W. Royce, of South Carolina, Sam Magotlin, of Missouri; ". w. Corcoran and George W. Riggs, of Wash. ington. The Northern men are the notorious Jesse D. Bright, of Indiana, an avowed seces- siouist, and Mir. Beck, risidence not known-- Hunter, Breckenridge, Powel, Boyce aud Sam. Magofin are now i'll arms against the govern ment, and Bright, Governor Magofin, and we beIeiye Corcoran, If not Aiken. are in open sym pathy with the rebels. They got possession of it, LOO by means not the most honorabe-in fact, they cheated the Government out of it. Having in duced some of the wild Indians of Minnesota to pre.empt the lands, they bought out their rights for song. 1.-the site could be thrown into the market 1t would be readily taken up, and the city soon become, from the advantages of its b. cation, point of extensive business, being only one hundred and ffts miles from St. Paul, and on the cheapest if not the shortest route, be- tween that city and the Atalantic by way oE the lakes, and at the head of lake nav gation.
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 HABITS OF RArs.-The predatory habits of rats are well known, as well perhaps, as their fondness for human hesh But the most tempt ing delcacy to a rats palate is the flesh of reia- tive. Woe to one meeting with an accident or becoming iatirm he is gobbled up without remorse. When Q rats leg Is found in a trap, the chances are. not that he has bitten it off to escape captivity but that he has been eaten up by his relatives. When Mrs. Rat becomes a mother, she must hide her offspring, lest her unnatural relatives should make dinner of them. Let two rats have a difference of opin. ion and agree to decide the question by mortal combat. The moment the affair is concluded by the death of one of them, the ring is broken aud both victor and vanquished are eaten On the spot. For this reason an old rat will re tire into solitude, and beat of intruders, regard less of sex,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-21
STATE OF ARKANSAS,

STATE OF ARKANSAS, ]
 CovSTY OF DALLAS.
 In the Dallas Circuit Court fall term, 1881. George ". 3sarJ,
 .tS / Dc6t by Attachment. Robinson Yeatman.
 AME said Beard by attorney end shows t6 tbe atisc- N ton tha that said Yeatmsn is resident of the State of Arkansas; therefore, notion it is ordered thtr publication he made by consecutive weekly lions newspaper pubished in State Arkansas, the last o which insertions sha be least four fre the first day of te of this court, motif, u sid Robinson tG&naa that said has been instituted against hm bis pionissGry writing for five hundred and xtysiX dollars Hn atci Juue 0t lS6U b!e demand, that unless he do appear be- fore the third day of te next term Of this court be hol the court Princetor the first Monday after the fourth Monday o February lS6z aud plea Gea1r to the plaintiff caiatiun herein, u glnent Will be rendered against him. the said Yeaman, and his property which has been attached sold pay the saino, and this suit con tinued
 A copy from the record.
 Attest JOHN H. BROOKS, Clerk. Nov IL 2w Cost of adv. S.
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SATURDAY, Nov. Is.
Senate met,

Senate met.
 Mir. President Flether called up House bill to amend section l, chapter 49 of the Digest so far as relates to Bradley and Jefferson counties Passed.
 Mr. Oates reported favorably to House bill to charter the Arkansas telegraph company. Passed.
 Mir Rosson reported favorably to House bill for the relief of the securities of James c. Drennen, late sheriff of Columbia county, which passed.
 Mr. Be!ser reported favorably to House bill to incorporate the Helena agricultural association, which passed.
 Recess till evening.
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MT. Davies reported favorably to House bill gv- ing settlers or the Cherokee Reserve l2 months to pay out their pre- erap!ions on same. Hill passed. MT. Carigan reported fayorably to House bill de- claring Black Fish bayou navigable. Passed
 Mir Rosson reported favorably to the bii aooi- ishng certain offices in this State heretofore named, which bill passed the Senate unanimously.
 Mir. Oates introduced bill to relieve the people of Phillips county in regard to levee tax. Passed
 Adjourned.
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61a o'cLocx. PM. House passed Senate bill in relation to tax col lection in Columbia county. Rejected Senate bill concerning the payment of county taxes in war bonds, etc And Passed Senate bill incorporating the trustees of Marlbrook church.
 ConcuTed in Senate amendment to bill to repeal 2l section of ordinance to provide revenue. Adjourned till Saturday.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-21
'sssueNiv 'Aaunoo SuudS 2oH DNITdS L0E

FESIIE hotel at Hot Springs. Ark, has A <seA
 E been considerably improved and s.ysgsssesA sAesSrl will accommodate six hundred visitors at SN any time throughout the year. These fsfS surpassed wonders of the world Hot Springs will be found eectua in the winter as in summer and wi positively Rheumatism Contracted Ionts Neuralgia Lumbego Paralysis Gqut Stvudance inpe tency from disease neral disease Mercural disease Scrofua and Ganular dis and all forms of skin disease The sufferer sure camp life wounds, etc. will find these conipeted with in the world by art science, or skill
 Nov. H. 1861. ly k. S. CLAYTON, Pr prictor.
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ETENING SESSI0N.
Recess till evening.

Mir. Lernoyne called up House joint resolution to increase pay of secretary of state 5000, which was amended by inserting $500, and passed. ,, :, auditor to put all lands in each congressional township, belonging to one purchaser, into one natent. which passed. The passage of this bill was aft fterwards reconsdered and rejected
 Mr. Rosson reported back House bill relative to clerk hire/in the treasurers office and the committee discharged from further conside>< ton thereof.
 Mr. Belser called up his bill to establish four banks.
 On motion of Mr. McCreery the names of C. ". Board, Thos. Huff and William Byers were inserted as commissioners to solicit stock sub scriptons to the bank proposed at Jacksonport. On motion of Mr. Lemoyne, Messrs. A. M. Ward and Jacob l.. Rogers were made such commissioners with MT. Griffith at Clarksville Vote on the passage of the bill was $ ayes tc | II noes.
 On motion of MT. Carrigan the Senate con 1 cured in House resolution to adjourn sine dit next Monday.
 MT. Clark reported favorably to House bill amending the act to aid the institute for the 1 blind at Philadelphia. Bill passed. l Mr. Cunningham introduced bill for char ter to John H. Ward to build railroad from Little Rock to Hot Springs. Referred, and sf ter report amended, but not passed.
 Recess till : clock p. III.
 Mir. Davies called up House bill to extend le wee and ditch contracts for two years after the restoration of peace, which was amended, or motion of MT. Rosson, by striking out the word "after the restoration of peace," and passed l The Governor very wisely vetoed this bill.
 On motion of Mr. Askew the Senate concur red in House amendment to Senate bill provid ing for election of a tax collector for Columbis county.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-21
STATE OF ARKANSAS,

STATE OF ARKANSAS,
 CoC&TY DALLAS.
 Tn the Dallas Circuit Court, fal term, 1881. s:s:''o s.ss is e !" < :,,ss'' cas by Attachment
 NAME said Overly, by attorney and suggests and sh.ws N that said Cox IS resident Of the Arkaus tn reore motion it s ordered that publication be made by two consecutive weekly insertions spaper published in tbe Stae Uf Arkansas the last at before the s day the rext term of this court notifying said John C. A. Cox o! tie this suit the of one hundred and lfty olar with interest at ten cent annum, cln the first 1S60, the amount of his sing obligatory dated tnber 27th 1859 due January st 1 do ap- pear here before the tTd day of tue of this court to be holden at the cOnt house in the town of Prince ton, the first Monday after the fourth Monday Febru- ary lSs2 and plead answer demur herein judgment will be rendered against hil Band his property levied sold to satisfy tine same, and this suit is continued A true copy from the record. Attest; JOHN II. BROOKS, Clerk
 Nov li 2w Cost of adv. S5
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Recruits Wanted.
CAMP WARNER, NEAR PoCAHoNTAs, ARK.,l
 November I4th, 1861.

CAMP W ARNER, NEAR FoCAHoNTAs, ARK.l
 November 14th, 1861. Having been empowered by Col. Borland to recruit my company, would state to the citizens of Pulaski ard surrounding counties, that will take in twenty-five or thirty rcctuits for the unex pred time of our regiment (which is seven months. Those wishing to enlist will furnish themselves with ars, clothing and horse, and report to me as early as possb!e and under the present threatened condition of north eastern Aarkansas, earnestly solicit the young men in the aforesaid counties to turn out at once, to assist in repeiiing heinyason about being made upon the soil of Arkansas.
 Respectfully,
 JOHN C. JfENDERS0N
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EroposalS

ETT ILL be received until the 3st of De S6I for delv- " erIug the Little Rock Ar.ena, bar pig lead The quantity prize per pouuG to be stated n propo sals. Also tur devrIinx early day practicable fIon 5lO to iQU0 bushels of Alrcol
 ;. C. FAULKNER
 Il. ;. K. Ord c. S 4. Comd'g. Little Rock Arsenal Nov Ii, I>0l 4w
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SIPS Reward,

6tTRAYED from the subscriber, Cypress<.A E% Creek Ark. tie 10th of March, 1881. Jay ETA r,are with blaze face black mane and tail some ZZAr white throe o her feet Is hands high years old spring, and altogeth.. l will give the above reward for the del yerr any information so that can ae. her.
 NN' JOHN M. rATK
 cyprsss Greek, ?, oS Ark1 oct, 2a. lsal e.
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tla Any Information regarding the nlard work upon tie uniform anJ dress of tIe Army bc lad of Col DUN CAN, ehO be found in the otce u Col utAs ,sistant Adj sant Gentr>sl Court-iouss Building, RicEmond Va.
 sept l9, lo0l. aa
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Strayed

ENROM thc subscriber on the 3lst day of Octobers, & lest, two mules of yellow color, aboutsT&czM
 years old, ssd II and I5 hands high short XSM Don't recollect brands, ifthoy have any. Any ks information given will be thankfully received Address Eagle Creek Bradley county, Ark,
 Nov II, 1861 3* LEMUEL c. DOUTON.
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CAPT. MrRFF's REPLY.

Mas. ADAMS:
 In accepting at your hands, in behalf of the Bayou Metre Hornets," this beautiful banner, wrought by the fair hlnIs of lady of this vicinity feel my utter inabilry to respond n that strain of fervd eloQnence which sw els up from my heart, but fails to find u.terauce from my lips. From every point the invader IS assaing IS; the To'l of the drum is now fan liar sound, and wakes the echoes in places forever strange to it beiore the earth is trembling beneath the tramp of marching squadrons; the roar of the cannon; the crash of the musketry, the groans of the wounded and dying are familiar sounds. We my be conquered but never subdued; this beautiful banner shall wave over us while one arm has strength to strike foe; though smoke and dust and blood may stain it, but dishonor shall never tarnish it.
 Accept, then, fair lady, our thanks for tbis high testimonial of your estimation of our company, and receive fiom me, iu behalf of the company, this pledge, that till the last arm has fallen nerve less and the last heart has ceased to beat, will it become a trophy to our enemies.