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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04
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Our Nctlce to Subscribers.

As it has been suggested that the notice of discontinuance which we gave our friends was too short, we have determined to eX- tend it to the first of October, that when the day arrives no one who is in arrears shall have it to say that he was cut off with out q sufficient warning. It will be no pleasant duty to Ills to seyerthe connection that now exists between the True Demo- crat and single one of its five thousand readers. but if that duty shall be forced upon Us by their neglect to do us a slngie act of justice we shall rgidly perform 1t in all cases. Tn times like the present, when we cannot obtain paper. ink, printers, or anything, without the cash in hand, it will be an utter impossibility for us to supply 4 newspaper to any one who will not ald us by promptly paying his small propor- ton of the expense. At this time, when every day is big with events, curiosity, II not a patriotic interest, prompts every one to inquire the latest news. The newsPa- pers alone can furnish that deslderatum- alone can inform tue public mind of current transactions-an as money only will suS- tain the newspaper money must be con tribnted. We therefore make this appeal to our subscnbels-pay us promptly and we will furnish the True Democrat regu- Iarly.
 We announce with pleasure that the brief notice heretofore given has induced hundreds already to forward the amount of their indebtedness. If the same spirit should actuate the balance of our subserl- bers in arrears we shall be spared the un- pleasant task of pruning down our subScllp- on list, anl be enablel throughout the war to supply our readers with the latest news every week. Let our friends take heed in time.
 Es- No more new subscribers will be entered upon~our books without the cash III advance. II
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04
What Does 1t Mean

Ben. McColloch has issued his call for eyery qsan in Arkansas who has gun to rally to him at Fayetteville to drive back the enemy now threatening the State, through southwest Missouri, and immediately the Military Board issues as call for 10,00O troops to rally to its standard iR gqrtQns and distant points throughout the State. What does this mean? Is it the purpose of the Board to prevent men focking to Genl. McColloch? If not, why then this proclamation?
 The ordinances of the convention crea- ting the Militsry Board expressly forbid the Board from calling into the State ser vice single soldier, unless in cases where the confederate government fails to provide for the defense of the State. The confede- rate government, through Ben. McColloch, calls fer every man iG the State to defend the State against invasion, ald yet n the face of this fact the Military Board imme- diatelv issues its proclamation for 10000 troops to rendezvous at points far distant from the scene of action.
 The Board, in its ignorance, may be honest, but its action is n violation of law,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04
PROCLAMATION.

Citizens of Arkansas rally to the de. fence of your frontier! The troops of Missouri are falling back upon you; If they are not now sustained, your State will be invaded aud your homes desoatedl
 AM who can arm themselves will at once rendezvoos at Fayetteville, where they will await further orders. All those who have arms belonging to the State, will march to the scene of action, or give thelr arms to those who will not desert their country Tn ahis hour of danger!
 All organized companies of infantry or or oovsIrv which report at Fayetteville will i.s' he accepted, m and at once formed into regi- ,Oonts nu and battAIlions. The necessary sub .i s;stsnce stores will be forwarded from this post. ., n .s,;.o,s of Arl,an. back from whence it camel
 '''N BEN. MCCULLOUGH,
 Brig. GenI Commading.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04

"REYDER UNTO SCISSORS THE THINGS WHICH ARE Seasons ."-The Gazette in. sinuates that an editorial which appeared in the True Democrat last week is pla- garizcd from its Alabama correspondent of the 4th of May.
 The writer of the editorial in question never saw the article to which the Gazette aliudes, and if there is any sameness or similarity in the two, it is only because both have avsiled themselves of a recog- nized and received idea to which neither can claim originality. The idea of the dominance of races and of the superiority our population is not new, and certainly not original with us. It has been main tained in all the struggles between the aris- tocracy and common people of Great Brit ain, and has been freely appropriated by every writer who has analysed the difference between northern and southern institutions, and assumed the superiority of the south ern oysr ti.a northern type of manhood. It h,q been "raas upon the changes by almost every stump orator is the South, and we certainly lay no claim to it's dis coyery. We only claim to have presented very common and generally received soptbern idea, in manner that seemed most foreible to us. We have applied it to the existing struggle between tte North and the South, just as we would any other received and recognized truth. Ihe VII ter has had occasion to employ it in the dis cussion of the current differences between the North and South before he knew of the existence sf such paper as the Gazette.
 We will publish sef own editorial and the communication of tue 4a.sita's cor respondent in parallel columns in 9uF nest issue, and sss perfectly content that tue public judgment aay bs made up from an inspection of both.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04
Gen Wise's Advance to the North Yves


 An intelligent correspondent of the Atlanta (Ga.) Confederacy, gives an interesting ac- count of the contemplated work which lies before Gen. Wise in the Northwest. Ac- cording to this correspondent, who writes from Richmond on the 10th instant, Gen. Wise expected to start for the Northwest on the 1lth inst, by which time 4,000 would have been transported by railroad, to Staunton, where he would be joined by several additional regiments, which would swell his army to 10 900 men. From Staun- ton the General is to proceed on foot, 6 distance of 100 miles, over rough turn pike up the Aleghany mountains. The march will be laborious one, but the dauntless blood and heroic energy of Wise will overleap all obstacles, and land him in the very midst of his fees.
 Distinguished and prominent men, says the Confederacys correspondent, have been to Richmond recently, imploring the au- therties for an army of ten thousand sol diers, which they assert, can be immediately increased to 10000, by additions from the thousands of true men who are eager to rally to the standard of their State. The, moral effect of sending Gen. Wise will be great. He is perhaps the most remarkable man of the present age. His healthf for some time has been feeble, and he presents the appearance of a shadow. Severe labor of mind painful family afilictions, and in tense anguish at the danger of his State, re- duced him to a mere skeleton. But fraiI as the tenement is, the iron will and the resolution of soul, which are uncomfortable, still remain. Pale, emaciated, with feeble form and tottcriug gait, he is yet when aroused fierce as the enraged lion, and swif as the lightning's flash. He proclaims his intention of addressing the people of that section at their courthouses, villages and cross roads, whenever and wherever the cessation from actual combat shall afford him the time and occasion. He will also disseminate broadcast among the peo- ble powerful proclamation, urging them to crush out the invaders and uplift to its ancient sopereignty the trampled standard of Virginia's honor. At his call, many sword will spring from it's scabbard, and many a trusty rifle be discharged by the un erring hand of the hardy mountaineer.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04
JOHN D. KIMBELL, Sec'y.

DIED-In Franklin county, Ark, on the II tn day of June, 1861, LIzzY VIRGINIA infant daughter of Dr. J. J. and Virginia c. Thompson, aged one year and two weeks.
 Lizzie was truly lovely child, whose sprightly gambols and unfolding intellect had rendered her dear indeed not only to her parents bu. many friends. But
 "Dear father why mourp why so bitterly weep, Your Lzzy hath entered her rest; Her beautiful form enshrined in sweet sleep While her spirit is perfectly blessed. Dear mother why kiss this cold tenement, Your daughter is surely not here; A convoy of Angels from Heaven was sen', To escort her blessed spirit up there.
 A. ". In Hot Spring county, Ark, on the - May, Mrs CATHERINE ELLIOTT, consort of the late James Elliott, in the 53d year of her age. Also on the l7th of June at Tulip, Dallas county, Mrs. ELIZA BETH L. BUTLER, consort of Thos. Butler, in the 55th year of her age. Both of these sisters were members of the Presbyterian Church of Tulip, and ded of the same fatal disease leaving many friends 10 mourn their departure, B.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04
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 Ssarcy Girls.

N,rr ore the vicisitudes connected with the life of soldier; but occasionally in tie midnight of bs m;sr,rtunes, ray from the sun of pleasure ;il.mes and cheers his heart-a ray' brleAt and brilliant from this sun shot athWart my p~-l3ay at ;sc bos,;tsbl. litt,e village of Searey. It was caused by the school girls of said village and have no language an equate to express my heart f,t thanks to Miss E., whp, in behalf of the school presented m with beautiful flag with the very apI ropriate inscription: " Nc Backing oa'' "i0- rio1s motto: and can safely say iAas f expresses the sentiments of every member ot tEe !" e'io. Jacket Company,' (of which l am memoef'J Fair Pioneers of Searcy, in behalf of the Yellow Jack .ts thank you for the flag and will pray even amid the din of battle that each of your path ways through life may be gtrewn with flowers euilec from tle sweet fields of unsrcken peace and lore, and when length of days shah have made you tired of earth, may you find a sweet resting place ss--.--Dazadise of God
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04

OuR PAPEE.-Newspapers, as well as other institutions, North and South, are constantly succumbing to the storm, but inc True Democrat still weathers 1t bravely and securely. No matter at what sacrifice to ourselves pecuniarily, we intend the lfue Democrat shall live and issue regularly during the war; but while we So intend, 1t is our purpose to furnish it to no one who will not contribute his mite, at least to the amount of his subscription. We may have to decrease the size of our paper--we expect to be compelled to do so-but as our advertising will be small during the nreyalence of the war-we shall always be enabled to furnish as much reading matter as we do with our present proportions.
 Since the commencement of the troubles between the North and the South, the m crease of our subscription list, with the subscription price always in advance has b,ea unprecedented. in northeastern Texas alone we have received over two or three hundred subscribers within the last six or eight weeks.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04

STATE ARMs.-All those who have arms belong
 ing to the State will march to the of action, or give their these who will not desert their country in this hour of danger.
 The above is an extract from the procla- nation of Gen. Ben. McC Olloch, who now sta nds like lion at bay, between our peo- pie and the enemy that are about to invade them. It is well known that the State arms have been scattered all over the State, and that many of them are in the hands of companies not in service, and many in the hands of private individuals. Every man who holds one of these arms and has a spark of patriotism in his bosom, or is not a traitor to his country, will either go or send another with it, to aid McColloch in the defence of the State.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04

will entail hundreds of thousands of dol lars of unnecessary expense upon the State, and will materially interfere with, if not wholly destroy, Gen. McColloch's ability to defend our people.
 We do trust that every man in the State who has gun and is able to go, will at once join Gen. McColloch at Fayetteville, regardless wholly of all organizations of State forces. It is not only the law-but it is the salvation of the State
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04

OUR NORTHERN BoRDER.--trom the pre- sent threatening aspect of the federal troops in South-western Missouri, we would sug- gest to the consideration of the Military Board of our State, the great importance to Arkansas that every means consistent with duty and honor be resorted to, within their control, to repel an invasion of our soil To strengthen the hands of the con- federate commanders of the forces now in the field, would 1t not be wise policy in the Board to give them power and authority, to call into service the militia of the adjoining counties to their commands, in such nun bers and for such time, as they may deem sufficient to meet an exigency like the pre- sent, and enable them to repel the invading federal forces.
 We believe the Board will do every thing in their power to make the force of the Confederacy and the State in the field, both efficient and invincible to the invading army.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04

GE Mr. John c. Peay is a candidate to fill the vacancy in the House of Repre- sentatives, caused by the resignation of Capt. TIigg of this county. Mir. Peay is d native of Pulaski, and though for some years resident of Dasha county, is again a citizen among us. He has been scces- sionist from the day Lincoln was elected-- is clever gentleman, and we wish him suc- cess. Let the day of election be fixed for the first Monday in August.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04

Az Last evening one of the most bril- liant comets we have ever beheld appeared what it portends in these warllke tlmes' we know not--but the adage "conets fore shadow wars and rumors of wars seems to have been reversed so far as it is concern ed. It is question with the old 'uns vhetherit was real live comet o1 one ot Davis balloons prospecting.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04

PERsoSAL.-The editor being compelled by the ill health of his family to be absent for the next six or eight weeks expects to locate himself at Memphis, where, though he will be separated from the immediate labors on the paper, he will neverthless be able to supply it with the best and latest informatio
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04

ARKANSAS WAR BoNDs.-The commu- nieation of A. P. M. in to-day's paper is rather too peppery to meet our full in- dorsement. There is some force in what it says. We respectfully suggest to our contemporaries thoughout the State to ex- anime the ordinance and other matters in relation to bonds, and, if they think it pro- per, to warn their readers not to let specu- lators make money by shaving those which may fall into the hands of the poor.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04

AK OLD PIONEER GoNE.-John William son. citizen of this State for the last thir. tv years, and for eighteen consecutive years q member of our State Senate, died at his residence in Pope county, on the 2oth inst.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04
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Cois-Bulion for the new coin of the Confederate States have been received at Dahlonega at the branch mint, and the superintendent has received orders from headquarters not to strike off any more United States coin but to reserve tue bullion,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04
nOnpayment county Ark

NOTICE IS HEREBY penalties on the described lands unpaid and that the oft land of Collector the Yell the of Arkansas the Yell 1se1 unless such penalties and costs shall be paid undersigned The will
 
 sold offered for sale If of wlbe off in enoh east stcorner osaidr
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04

WORTHY OF IMIrAr1oN.-Lloyd Moore, member of the Methodist Virginia Con- ference, and present minister on the Nelson Circuit, has made tender of lis horse to the "Nelson Rangers, and expressed his cheerful willingness to walk the circuit and continue to labor in his ministry as here toloTe
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04

Gs- We are pleased to state that Mes- SITS. S. H. Tucker < Co.,, will receive at par the war bonds of the State for any thing in their store. Messrs Burgevin & Field also take them at par for goods at cost.- We presume all our merchants will take them for goods at par.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04

Lg We are authorized to state that Gen. Holt is now ready to receive volun- teer companies at Benton, and requests all to report themselves as speedily as possible.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04
S~r-aA (JJae g5gle1ogGga.l

-7g~ The Sheriff of Pulaski county having been ,,otid,l of vacancy in the House of Representa- ,,res. caused by the resignation of Hon. J. T. T Ti,r, the undersigned seiucfanhy yields to the rrrent solicitation of friends, and is accordingly candidate for said vacancy at the election to be hold on the earlies' possible day that may be fixed by the proper authority. JOHN c. PEAY.
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04
TAKE NorIcE

A LL persons indebted to me will call "A and settle their bills
 N. B. All persons who do not call and settle leCd not ask for credit, for it will be refused.
 July 1 VIM. JONES
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04

Eg- William Byers, esq, of BatesviIle' was elected on the 3d June, judge of the district, composed of Independence, White Van Buen, Searcy, Izard and Falton.,- He had no Onnonent.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04
S53O Reward. STOP THE DIES ERT FER!

TNHE above reward will be paid for the ! apprehensiop and delivery of James Nevils, a private in Capt. Galoway's Company, Arkansas Mounted Rihemen, who deserted on the Fist ult., he lives in Eagle township, Pulaski county, Ark DEscmprioS.-Said Neyils is about 2 or 26 years of age, , feet, l0 or II inches high, blue eyes, hair slightly dark, rather stoop shouldcred and has down look, also slow spoken.
 II. G. GALLOWAY, Capt,
 lst Regiment of Mounted Rihemen
 P s. Said Neyils took off Q sorrell horse, about U hands high, years old, has two whteI places in his forehead, and one white foot, back badly scaded by saddle July4, lc6l.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04

EgTha Secretary of the Convention re1uests us to say, that most Of the o,oOo copies of the ordinances ordered to be print- ed have been distributed, and that the jour nals are being printed as fast as possible
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04

EFFit is said that the French Minister in Washington hss received despatches from his Government declaring that twill pay no respect to Lincoln's block4ds.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04

Tan LADIES OF LITTLE RocN. When the tocsin of war was sounded throoShouV the land none were more prompt to respond to their country's cali than Arkansans, and none in the State more prompt than the citizens of Little Rock and Pulaski county Pulaski county has furnished and sent to the seat of war eight full companies, and the ladies of Little Rock have worked night and day for months making uniforms, not only for the soldiers of their own county, but for soldiers from all portions ot the State
 It is not our purpose to speak in pralse of one section of our State over another[ we 5SN believe all ars alike devoted in this struggle for liberty and sanctity of our hearthstones-but since an unjust and ma licous report has been circulated to the prejudice of the Little Rock ladies, 1t be- comes us not only to correct it, but to ac- cord to the ladies their full merit. It has been reported of them that they were pad for their work out of the State treasury - The report Is false, and the originator of 1t a malicious sanderer. What the ladies did, and they did much, as thousands of soldiers will attest, was free ewill offering to the State and it's gallant defenders They labored night and day-spent their time and their money--in equipping the many soldiers that passed through our city on their way to the war, but they neither charged or received one cent of remunera- tion for any service. The report to the contrary was cruel islander, and should be accordin$lY denounced.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04
New Advertisement.

.S0OO GALS. Glaized Stone Ware; COOO l53 sacks Salt;
 100 brs. Flour;
 800 sacks Corn;
 l5 sacks Dried Peaches; And a complete assortment of Saddles and Sad dlery of every description, for sale by
 COLLINS X PEAY, July Steamboat landinr
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04

Nor TURNED OvER-We clip the para graph below from the Ft. Smith Times It is true that Capt. Danley, under the di- rections of the military board, visited Rich mond and rendered to the President all the troops, arms, munitions of war, provisions, etc., belonging to the State, but we under stanC, since his return, the board refuses absolutely to carry out the arrangement.- So far as we have heard, the action of the board meets with universal censure. The reasons it assigns, if we have heard them correctly, are mere bubbles. Our military operations should be under the control of some experienced head, and such there IS not in the State. In times like the pre- sent, trihing is wholly nnpardonable. The action of the board is deeply to be deplored;
 "Gen McRae arrived here to day direct from Little Rock We learn from him that Capt. Danley had teegraphed to the military board, that he had nearly concluded negotiations to turn over all military matters to the Confederate States The present organization of the volunteers, for the term of service enlisted, will be continued under the Confederate States. Also, all arms, munitions of war provisions, etc, will also be turned over. This will not affect any officer nor the present or ganization ill any respect. We feel certain the ar rangement will meet with universal arprobation, and is what everybody wanted, and what they eX- pected from the beginning"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04
From the Ft Smith Times, June g. BATTLE NEAR SPRINGFiED, MO. loo Mssourians AAack 300 Federalists-
Took Prisoners and Arms. !.

HOOK EIl5CuGIS duli 1AtLio Coo. Jackson and Gen. Price marcting for the Arkansas Lias-Gen. Rajnes roh 5000 men
 mlrcain3 for Camp Walker.
 We are indebted to Gen. McCulloch, for the following dispatch from Capt. Ar. thur Carroll, dated Camp Walker, June 28, which says:
 'I learn that Genl Price was in about thirty miles of us, marching this way, with about one thousand men, poorly armed.- Jackson is about eighty miles, with about fifteen hundred men, also coming this way, with him state offices, and officers. Raines had force of three thousand, two batteries, and well armed.
 One hundred Historians encountered three hundred near Springfield, killed over eighty, took some prisoners and arms. Missouri ans coming in every hour.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04

H An express arrived last night from Camp Walker. bringing news of the ad vance of federal troops to Granby and Cass- vile, the lead mines, about B or 10 miles form Camp Walker.
 The Missourians appear to give way and let these troops pass without resistance The state is now completely overrun like Maryland. Gov. Jackson is deposed by the military despots, and new Governor set up in his place, by the name of Price, not Ex-Governor Price, now Maj. Price.
 We think that if they attempt to invade Arkansas, they will find sharp resistance.
 An express arrived from Camp Walker last night. It appears, that the federal troops are advancing on the state line at two points. The one from Springfield, Mo, towards Fayetteville, and the other towards Camp Walker, by way of Granby, the lead mines.-H Smith Times, June 2S.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04
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The True Democrat has been selected to adyer tise Estrays for 1861 at one dollar for each estray
 CONWAY CUJTNTY
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04
HOT SPRING COUNTY.

Taken I'D by Alfred Hendrix, in Renter town ship, on the 22d of April, 1861, an estray mare, both hind feet white, star in her forehead, sad dle mark on her right side, 6 or years old, about l3l hands high Appraised at $40.
 Taken up by Wm. Maeby, Phillips township, on the 25th of May, lS6l a bay horse, small star iN his face, right hind foot white, some white on two more feet, heavy mane ana tail, years old. Alp. praised at S70.