Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25
From Johnson County Tremendous Excitement-Large and en- thusiastic Meeting.

On Saturday the 18th of April at the battalion muster, on the parade ground near the residence of Maj. James B. Wilson, on Horse Head Creek-besides the Bat talion who had assembled for the purpose of military drill there was an immense con. course of ladies and gentlemen present to hear of, and learn the stirring events that are fast transpiring around us.
 At 10 o'clock the crowd that had as- sembled learned that the flag of the Con- federated States, with full band of music was near by coming from Clarksville. The gallant Maj. A. c. Jacobs of the 10th regi- ment, within ten minutes had 300 men mounted to go out and meet and salute the white mans flag. In full galop. at half mile they met the band and flag. and the echoes of their cheerings was heard bound- ing from hill side to the mountain top, that swelled and gladened the heart of the pat riot to see the flag of the Confederated States high up floating in the clear sun light of heaven as it came over tho crest of the hill, and the full band playing the Southern Marseiles, and threo hundred stout hearts as a guard of honor erecting the emblem of southern liberty to the par ads ground. The infantry was formed and nr +ad with oo1,,p, fny tho flag and escort to pass through. After countermarching, and the line of horsemen formed, Mai. Jacobs ordered three cheers for President Davis and ths Confederate States, which was done with most hearty good will by the whole mass present. both mounted men and infantry, and the ladies, God bless them, by the waiving of hsnd- kerchiels and tossing to the gallant knights of chivalry and valor. their lovely boquets, as tokens of their heartfelt appreciation.
 After the drill of the battalion was con- cluded, the procession was formed-lhe southern fag-band of music-secession delegates-Judge Batson and Judge Floyd; Col. L. Robinson, Representative; then the colum of ladies, citizens and strangers, all marched in procession to the battalion which was formed in hollow square around the seats for the ladies who received the whole column with present arms. after being seated, the meeting was called to order by Col. L. Robinson. and the object explained in brief manner by him.
 The meeting was regularly organized, and 1 presume the organization and pro- coedings will bo duly published by the sec retary. The resolution to call on the presi- dent of the sovereign convention to con- vene the convention immediately. and if he fails, to call on the governor to convene the legislature.
 After which, Judge Batson and Judge Floyd spoke about two hours, rendering full account of the trust reposed in them as the peoples delegates, to the entire satisfac- tion of the whole crowd.
 To conclude the whole, Capt. Lynus Armstrong formed company of 100 se lected infantry as minute men, and rendered them to President Davis to be ordered into service at any moment that he may require them.
 You may tell the southern counties, if Arkansas is bound to remain in the govern ment under Lincoln till August, that John son county will far outstrip any of them by large maiorities-our people are cool, calm and collected. and will act promptly and firmly. BOZARIAS.