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The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

EI All doubts in reference to the block
ade Of Pensacola are set at rest by official
notice to Gen. Bragg. of which the cores
pondent of the Mobile Advertiser gives an
extract as follows:
UNITED STATES FRIGATE SABIxE,)
Off Pensacola, May Ii, 1861.
SIR: - The port is now
strictly blockaded by portion of the Unit
ed States naval force under my command.
No coasting vessels will be permitted to en-
ter or depart. Foreign vessels will be al
lowed two weeks from this date to settle
their accounts and sail. After the expira-
tion of that time they will be detained if
they attempt to leave the harbor, and dealt
with according to the laws against violat-
ing blockades. Very respectfully, your
obedient serv"nt, II. A. ADAMS,
Senior officer present.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29
The Kansas Raid.

Amy one who had been in our city for the
last few days would have noticed the prep
arations making to resist the invasion Of
our soil by the Black Republican hordes Of
Kansas, with which we have been threaten
ed. Our Court House Square has bristled
with the bayonets of the volunteers. max
ing preparations for marching to the from
tier. -Four companies have departed and
Others will be leaving during the week.
A company Of Artillery came up from
Little Rock. on Saturday night. to take
charge of four pieces of cannon now placed
in the Court House yard. being portion
of the celebrated Bragg's Battery. A regi-
ment from Louisiana is looked for daily and
preparation goes on actively.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

ESGLAAD AND THE BLocKApE.-It is re-
ported that the British Minister made ap-
plication TO have tobacco and other articles
shipped from Virginia to England, but the
Federal Government positively refused to
grant the permission asked for. This shows
a determination on the part of the Govern
ment to maintain the blockade effectively
But how will it be regarded in England
Possibly in friendly spirit. But the Times
fs very much inclined to carp at the Lincoln
Administration just now. and we know that
the Times-let what may be said to tho
contrary--molds the opinions and directs
the course of thought of vast majority of
the people of England. The Morrill, Ia
riff has affected its vision towards things
American to q most extraordinary extent !;
and determined as 'Mr. Russell may be to
write in all fairness of the progress of the
revolution, he will be apt to see, more or
less, through Southern spectacles when pen
ming his thoughts in the latitude of Charles
ton or Richmond. This will not be without
its effect on the public mind at home. Nor
alize as w4may, Cotton Is King; England
must haze Cotton, and If she cannot obtain It
IN any place else. she must obtain It in Amer
icd. As the Times has already said. the
demands cf trade are inexorable, Cotton
cannot pass where tobacco does not find
place.of exit. How. then will the British
manufacturers regard their stoppaee of their
trade with Southern ports. THAT trade
which to them is paramount to all Others
1t is q serious question. and its solution
must be left to the future. 80 Toronto Can
ada) Leadfr.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29
Farewell of the Volunteers

On Saturday morning last, Capt G.. a.
CAREolL's Company of Cavalry, took up
its line of march for the (expected) seat Of
war. Previously to leaving, it paraded in
front of the Court House and stood under
arms, whilst the Captain rendered thanks
for the favors that had been received from
the Ladies o. the City. 1t might have
been Capt. Carroll's intention to have de-
iivered an extended address but the scene
that presented itself to MIN, forbade any
thing more than the short but hearty ex-
preston of gratitude that he pronounced.
The mothers, wives. and sisters of many
of the volunteers in the ranks at the Court
House Square. were bowed down in tears,
and it was impossible for any one capable
Of experiencing human feeling, to utter a
word that would heighten the grief they
felt. Nearly every one wept-and we are
assured that soldiers who leave for the bat
tlefield with such blessings as the Cavalry
Company received on Saturday, will make
the bloodiest ranks in the conflict with the
enemy.
On the afternoon of the same day, Capt.
II. T. BnowS's. Infantry Company. the
" Van Buren, Frontier Guard" were, in
consequences of orders from Gen. PEARcE.
put upon the F.rca. They had not mo-
ment's wArnisgno time for farewells or
preparations But there was no hesitation,
and at the word g forward" the steady
tramp OF their old home drill, was exchang-
ed for the march of real service.
1t was contemplated TO tender to the
Guards, some token of esteem upon their
leaving but the urgency of the orders up
on which they act prevented. Had it been
known that they were to leave, there would
have been. short as the time was, a betit-
ting indication Of the regret experienced at
their departure. The prayers of the m 9TH
cr, wife and sister, and the smiles of the fair
are with them.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

~ Col. john I. HuMPHREYs, by cner.
getic exertions, has raised full Company
of Riaemen. sixty-six men, the past week,
to serve for the war, and is now ready fol
arms and marching orders. Fall in-For.
ward
AT an election Of officers, the following
selection were made:
JoHN T. HUMPHREY's. CAPTAIN.
Dupee Sadler, lst Lieut..
w. r. Turner, I'd Lieut..
VIM. Rosson, Sd Lieut..
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

~ Capt. ALBERT PIKE, Commissioner
of Indian Affairs of the Southern Confed
eracy. arrived on the Tahlequah, or Satur-
day night. He was accompanied by Gen.
Ben. McCULLoUGH, and the officers and
soldiers of the Little Rock Artillery Com
pany.
Capt. Pike visited our City on Monday,
for the purpose of forwarding his arrange
ments for his trip to the Indian Country
west. He is in fine health, good sPirits.
and all know that order and success will
attend his movements
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29
Crawford Artillery Company.

This company which was organized las,
week, with JAS. NJ. STEWART, Captain. is
fast filling up its ranks with picked men,
number now, nearly fifty. None but good
material. will be accepted and from the
well known character OF the gentleman
having it in charge. it will be made one Of
the best and most efficient companies in tho
State. Arrangements have been made fol
the purchase of horses, and the company
will hold themselves ready for marching
orders at an hours notice
We trust that General PEARcE, will
see the necessity of at once arming and
bringing them into active service
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

@ Capt. JOEL Il. FosrER's, Company
OF this county, on their way from Ft. Smith
to the Frontier. encamped on the river bank
Monday night. Tuesday morning they
were fitted out. BY the exertions of few
few gentlemen and the Ladies, with com
plete suit, from top to bottom, and sent on
their way rejoicing. But. before they could
escape from the City, they were brought to
a hault. from shot from the battery of DIR.
CoLBURs. who after making few WE'LL
timed remarks, presented each one of them
with Testament. We trust. that at least
some viii prove to be seed sown in good
ground. although apparently, much cultiva-
is needed. $50 g
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29
MARRIED

In this City. on the 25th inst, by the ka; @ |"
Shaffer. Lieut.. ALEx. LACEY, OF "tsa Nv.
Frontier Guard" and Miss JULIET, dansih@
Henry Wilcox, Esq
We acknow ledge the bridal compansnl :.
tender the bride and bridegroom our best ''''
for the future. and that the fleeting cloud 0A "
stands between them, may soon pass away F'.s
to be only fore runner of brighter and n's'
days in store. That the happiest snf'cipsa''
the youthful heart may be realized and the ''aa,
return from the strife Of battle. without ''" !.
tarnish to the bride Of his heart, is tae n''' "
Of your friendl
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29
Just one Word.

There are great many aspirants for Of
fees in the military organizations that are
being perfected. As general thing, those
least qualified are most anxious. 1t is
shameful to witness the exertions of per-
sons for station, when they and all the
world know, that their ,cisAes. are their
highest Recommendation. War is no child 8
play-no festival occasion, and it behooves
all concerned 20 watch their interests mar.
rowly in the selection Of their leaders.
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c-~
At Fort Smith, on the Goth inst, fal.n sIl
BosricK, son of j. s. and Eliza A bosucA'
year and 10 months and five days. 49,.
The remains were brought to this 0''',
terment, and the.funeral services had from 'n'
dence of its grandfather, Monday inernns, .,,u
Ordinarily the death of small emu Js
scarcely claim an interest beyond the cis" -
immediate patents and relatives; ou' ~. AM
concourse present at the funeral Oh wy JM
nsrned in the notice above, attests the asr
sympathy felt for the bereaved, by all 1n'
attendance. Many of our business ana sy
al men were in the train that follower WV
OF ScoTrIE," to the grave ,;r
The remarks of Bishop Lay. were 'eH' -.hs
pressive. but the unrepressei griei OF inc n.
was more affecting than any human "%.. ,,,,v.i
father was absent, far away, and ta'' "A pt
the desolation of the sorrowing heart .,.sr
affect to offer consolation there is no w. .,t
that can mitigate the grief mother 'ee'' ~. d.
case, for her cherished. only, child. p", ~, an
knows, and this she may realize, her i.'.- asr
has gone to Heaven and she may meet h,~
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29
Notice

All letters. communications and papers
for the members of Capt. CARRoLL's Com
pany, the ' Pope Walker Guards" and
for Capt BRowS's Company, the " Van
Buren, Frontier Guards" if left at the store
of Ward & Southmayd will be duly for
warded to the. members Of either of the
above named companies, now on service on
the frontier.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29
SOuthrons, Hear Your Country C.uy.

Southrons. hear your Country call yOu
Up! lest worse than death befall Won
To arms to arms TO arms in NV.
Lo! all the beacon fires are lighted,
Let all hearts be now united
To arms to arms TO arms in NV.
Advance the flag Of Dixie,
Hurrah hurah
For Dixie'e land we'll take our stand.
And live or die for Dixie
To arms To arms
And conquer peace for Dixie
To arms To arms e.
And conquer peace for Dixie!
Hear the Northern thunders mutter
Northern flags in the South wind fluts.
To arms TO arms to arms in Din
Send them back your fierce defiance,
Stamp upon the accursed alliance.
To arms to arms to arms in Dine
Advance the flag Of Dixie a
Feanno danger! Shun no Isbos!
Lift up rifle, pike and sabre!
To arms To arms TO arms. in Nss !
Shoulder pressing close TO shoulder
Let the odds make each heart bolder!
To arms {! TO arms to arms In D1sl
Advance the fago Dixie q.
How the South's great heart rejcices
Al your cannon's ringing voices;
To arms to arms to arms in Dir,
For faith betrayed and pledges brokso
Wrongs inflicted, insults spoken:
10 arms to arms to arms IN Dir,
Advance the flag or Dix, a
Strong as lions, swift as eagles
Back to their kennels hunt t'eese bessl.,
To arms to arms t.. arms u M.
Cut the unequal bonds az sauJeri
Let them then each other plupder,
10 arms F! to arms 10 arm. in An
Advance the flag Of Dixie a.
Swear upon your country's altar.
Never to submit or falter
r.,, 70 arms 10 arms " arms 10 hIs
LII the spoilers are defeated,
iii the Lord. work is completed.
10 arms to arms to arms in Nl.
Advance the flag Of Dir;s =
Halt not till our Federation
secures among Earth's Powes iu suaa
To arins to arms to arux in DIs
linen at peace and crowned with glory,
Hear your children tell the story!
10 arms to arms b arms n DIs'
Advance the flag Of DiIs q
n the loved ones weep in sadness,
victory, soon, shall bring them glsdnss
10 arms TO arms 10 arms in nra
Exultant pride soon Danish sorrow;
onilies ehase tears away. to morrow:
10 arms 20 arms to arms in Dus
Advance the flag Of Dine
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

~ WN. QUEsESBURY, Esq. will leave
with Capt. Pike. for the Indian Country.
We stated in q past issue, that Mr.. Q. had
already left for his Agency. This was a
mistake. He refused to accept this appoint
ment from the Lincoln Government, al
though it was sanctioned by his Southern
friends in Washington. He has been ten
dered the Greek Agency from the Southern
Ccnfederacy, and accepts.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29
/. ~ Capt. P. Pxaklxs has recently re-

s~ Capt. P. PKRkIxs has recently re-
organized his Company of Cavalry from
this County. and by the liberality of ou,
citizens and patriotism of the Ladies, they
to be we'll fitted out with Clothing, etc.
This will make five companies now or
ganized IN this County-two Of Cavalry,
two. of Infantry, and one of ARTILLERY. All
offxhich, thanks to the Ladies, will go out
to battle well clothed. .s e=
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

100000 4 would be taken 20 ., 8 ;; aSs,, i
Of the loan will be treasr ~ a d.
deavor will be made 'iG?'Ii,y by thsy NJ, as,e' ]
get par. '''e Govern :
a slight fire was Disco.
the office Of the survevo. ue'sd, To-,
supposed that it was So, W. VI Of Of pm 4
there. oocpasa,,
Fifty-two thousand no,.
to-day. w..
The government hourly 10y ar. A,ys
tilities at Ft. Pickens. S,T.qiie Pats
believe the assaiiants will bo -. ~. 9lSa
Gen. Butler says that sew Oa''t'sts
him in Richmond. V" aaysN
1t is reported that the er,ro q
not be approached during bo. Ds ss:
There are no Union yo,ea "es'ls
The Federal troops in ths ~ Aisa, !!
Washington have been ordered 5 sl'iaa n
to march at a moments no,;o. " p.
al troops expected during ,Le A&I
Michigan regiment have been o-s sess
in readiness to march with ,vsn,' %
tions. 'u'!! d,El
ton Hights. '''upg AZ
North Carolina troop, ~. |
Richm ond VIZ @na,
r. r. Collier, of Petersbu-r :,
Walter Gwynn, was wound.SS @asG,
Point. No one was killed. ~ sns
ST.. JOSEPH, No., NJ. !.
Union flag over the pos, s,.ofSn. %'!s
taken down, and the flag ova. as ~ b
Hall has been taken down bv H.. iaas
1t is understood that the M;n,a! Mir .a'! 2
ported the armed brigs in their a ,s. g
capture Sewell's point, TO-DAY 'aF !,
determination to capture it at all ! !,
The British ship Albion is as,'a J al'''
Cape Henry. 1t is total loss s ,
the beach deceived the captain, &s
The blockading steamers repor, H..
have been fired into by the Virgin, t y
les, but without harm. ~
~, LEAvESwoRrn, Nav y
The Unionists were driven from i. :,
ders, and are seeking refuge in ST.
Kansas. ''a
~. PnlLADEDrHIA, Nav .
Two Ohio regiments departed soc,,,
to-day.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

,U Capt. j. WALkER's Cavalry Com
pany. raised in franklin County. has been
accepted Cor service, and has received orders
to marehsto Benton county the Company
.musters ninety six rank and file
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29
FOR THE CONVENTION

We are authorized 10 announce JAMES GREGG,
Eq., candidate for the position of Delegate to
represent this County in the State Convention, now
In session at Little Rock.
He has consented 10 run at the solicitation of
.r-fc MANY FRIENDS
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

EH Gov. REcroR, as President of the
Military Board, has ordered that no more
military Companies march to Little Rock,
ox.any other place of rendezvous, until
specially ordered to do the same. But to
organize and hold themselves in readiness
to be called into service when needed.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

~ Gen. GEo. w. CLARKE has been ap-
pointed Chief of the Quartermaster's and
Paymaster's Department for Gen. McCUL-
LocH's Division, and will establish his of
flee In this city. or Fort Smith
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

.@ Coils. HIxDNAS, CAN'T, AMI JAS.
D. JOHNSON. have been authorized by the
President. to raise regiments for the Con-
federate army.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29
MASONIC

vAx Bvarx LopeE, No 6, A. Y. has,ay ~ 1T
their regular monthly coinr1unlca'ieii''
of the second Monday in each NOLAN. sW, J.
JonN INGRAM, WI. 5. Z. Corfstiua' g Hlr
p. hing, J.W., J. II. H,SgY. oe ey. A. ~ W,cr,
MAN, Trcas. b. J. BRoNN ; d. u
D., a FRASg, Tilc.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

EF Through the kindness Of a.
friend, we are favored with a copy d
following lines, from the pen Of AL
son of Arkansas, which we with ns,'
give a place in our paper:
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The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

We refer our merchants aad readers
generally. to the advertisement Of Burr.
BRozaER q SEAyxR, Of New Orleans. This
is an old House, and favorably known to
our citizens. s =
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

E~ The Companies of Captains Fos-
TER and GRIFFTTHs, both of which passed
through our city. yesterday, on their way to
the northern frontier of the State, returned
this morning. having received orders by
express for their immediate return to Fort
Smith.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

~ Capt. PIKE, Commissioner of In
dian Affairs, will continue Hon. JoHN
CRAwFeRp as Cherokee Agent for the Con-
federate Stares.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

/ @ By the politeness of Mr.. Whitesides,
we learn that white man by the name of
Francis N. Dearing, was hung at Tishimin-
go. Chicasaw Nation. on Tuesday last. af-
ter trial BY committee. for horse stealing.
Dearing said he was laterly from this Coun-
ty. where had relatives.
Also. on the same day and near the same
place. Henry Mckinney. Cherokee. killed
. Chicasaw by the name Of Dick McLish,
in quarrel.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29
CHAs. A. CARROLL, Captain.

CHAs A. CARROLL, Captain.
M. O. DAVIDSON, lst. Lieut.
L. M HOLLIS, I'd. &C
A. j. HAYS, Sd. C
a. d. Cordell, Orderly Sgt.
P. II. Hoyle, I'd g"
Clarke Hite, 3D. Z"
&c. Shields, 18th 4"
Hays Brownfield, 9th C
Ohio Carter, lst Corp1.,
Robt w. Miles, I'd +"
Mark Waggoner, Sd &C
A. ]. Nixon, 18th 6
w. II. Buford, Ensign.
w. T. England, Bugler.
Jesse L. Howell, Clerk.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

~ We would particularly call atten-
tion. this week, to Several specia; notices in
..o-iay's paper.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29
Cavalry Company A, 1st Reg't.

The following is the full roll of Officers
and Privatcs of Cavalry Company A, Capt.
C. n. CARROLL, which left here on Satur-
day last:
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29
"WEDNESDAY, MAY %. 1861.
For Prosecuting Attorney.
Election t. fe held First Msnday (3d) jane.

We are artlcrized to announce GRANVILLE
WILCOX, Esq-, as candidate for the office Of
Prosecuting Attorney, for the 4th Judicial Circuit,
composed Of the Counties Of Perry, Yell, Pope,
johnson, Franklin and Crawford.
Van Buren, Jan. o, 1861.
We are authorized to announce WILLIAM ID.
JACOWAY, Esq, as a candidate for the office Of
Prosecuting Attorney, n the Fourth Judicial Cir
cult, composed of the Counties Of Perry. Yell,
Pope, johnson, Franklin, and Crawford.
March l9, 1861.
1 We are authorized to announce WILLIAM
WALKER, Esq, candidate for the Office Of
Prosecuting Attorney. for the 4tl Judicial Circuit
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

@ The press. the pulpit, and petit.
eosts-the three ruling powers Of the day:
The FIRST spreads knowledge. the second
spreads morals. and the last spreads con-
siderably.Y : ..s..s.s..sss =! rsi....
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

S The following extract of letter
from Boston. we find in the Fort Smith
Times and Herald. of 22d inst. Give rs the
names, friend Wheeler: Such men should
be shown up.
A mercantile house in this place. RENTED
to house in Boston,, sum of money,
which they were indebted to them, and did
not mention word about political matters.
The Boston house. after acknowledging the
receipt of the money, closes the letter in
the following manner:
We, people of the entire North have now but
one thought. War Warl The South have seen st
to commence it. and millions of treasure aud blood
Southern insolenee. We want no more comnrnn;.
ses to be breken and disregsrded by them rheney-
er they choose That day has passed"
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

Flour manufactured from Texas wheat of
this years gro~th. has, been received at
GaEsssfnn. -- .-ss..s' -
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

THr Block kADR.--Ihe Pensacola Observ-
er, Of the 9Th, says. that the steamer
Dick Keys. from Mobile, and frsighted with
provisions for the army, and another stea-
msr. the naus Vi which we could not as
eertain. were intercepted and taken into
custody BY the blnckading feet Yesterday"
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

~ In the Cincinniti (Ohio) CONNER
cial. we find the following. and from which
we learn, that DR.. G. G. Shumard, for
many years resident of Fort Smith, Ark,
has been appointed Surgeon General OF the
Ohio militia:
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

EI See advertisement of "Pony for
.ale-" Vow is The time for a bargain.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

cr's Ferry, yesterday. Fifteen hundred
more expected at Williamsport. The troops
are erecting huts, indicating the intention
of forming permanent camp as base OF
hostile operations in Pcnnsylvanla.
The Times says that the Washington
department has discontinued the mails
through ST. Lcuis, New Orleans. Mobile
via. Ponchartrain ; also the steamship mail
line from New Orleans, via. Pensacola, Ap-
alachicola, Cedar Keys. Tampa bay to Key
Key West; also from New Orleans to Tex
as points.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-29

NE" fchK, May %.
~ letter fiom an officer ON boar, ,ho
~ Moh'iceiio states that there are five holes IN
the vessel. and that two of her men ~ =,
wounded. men are
twenty bankers in consultation here -,
a'ise to taking the government loan mos,
The national Republican., 1861-02-27
Georgetown Correspondence.
GEORGETOWN. d. c.. F,b 2s Is

As mentioned to you Yesterday, the muni.
cipal election for Mayor and Com mon Council.
men terminated in the triumph of the Addison
ticket, with its whole list Of Councilmen, sx.
eeptng only one. This may be regarded, ia
these times Of secession, disuniop, and disor.
der, as most glorious triumph for the cause
OF Union, peace, and good government. The
advocates of disorganizing doctrines are com.
pletely routed-horse, foot, and dragons.
They even went so far as TO circulate tickets
against the victors with the words, Block Re.
publican Ticket "Lrepressibie Conflict"
and such other disgraceful means, 20 chsfse.
teristic Of the awless spirit Of their party. Mr..
Addison himself although Republicsn, aid not
run on that distinct issue. His cause, as we'll as
that Of the gentlemen on bis ticket, was Union,
with the motto, "Liberty and Union, now and
forever, one and insepsrable." This election
shows plainly the sentiment of the law. abiding
people of Georgetown. They are neither to
be terrified by threats, nor seduced by specious
roorbacks, from their march in the line of polit.
ical rectitude. Mr.. Addison, Oh this occasion,
had peculiarly strong opposition to surmount
and put down, in consequence Of the unusual
exer'ions Of his opponents to defeat him. as
they hoped for final and Waterloo affair.
But the writ Of custer has been reversed, there
can be no mistake, by court that needs no
Circuit Judiciary to tell them what 10 right and
what wrong, or what is white and what black.
Mayor Addison is "thar" by the voice of the
people, and by an unprecedented majority.
The votes, as counted at the polls, were as.
follows: