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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12
Wednesday,, Jan. 9.

 A bill to appropriate the swamp lands, was refererd to swamp land committee. MT. Purkins presented memorial to change the boundary line between Law renee and Randolph counties.
 Mir. Sharp moved to refer it to commit tee.
 Mir. Ware, from committee on enroll ments, presented report.
 Mir. Harper presented a petition and moved it's reference.
 Mir. Robinson presented bill to change the time of holding the legislature Mir. Padget proposed a substitute Mir. Gibson moved to refer original bill to judiciary committee.
 Mr. Duval offered bill to grant a cer. tain charter for building bridge to Mir. Meneiee, of Conway county On motion of Mir. Harper, it was read third time and passed
 The penitentiary bill, making additional buildings, and leaving the penitentiary to Mir. Ward tor the term of eight Yeara. was taken up and discussed Various substi- tutes and amendments were offered and discussed, but the original bill was finally passed on third reading.
 MT. Killgore, from committee on elections, reported bill proposing to rcdistrict the State into three Congressional districts, and if we are entitled to four, to elect one by floating vote of the State. The re- port stated that the bill, if passed, would probably never be executed, but was offered to provide for all contingenees.
 Mr. Landrum presented an account for funeral expenses of Hon, W. A. Jones.
 On motion of MT. Harper, the Hall was tendered to Mir. Causin, to deliver an ad dress tonight on faderal politics. | On motion, House adjourned.
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TE Fort Snmnfer

GS" Fort Sumpter is three and three eights miles from Charleston, one and one eighth miles from Fort Moultrie, three quarters of urile-to the nearest land. one and three-eighths miles to Fort Johnson. and two and tive-eighths miles to Castle Pinckney. The last named fort is one mile i'om tAe town, and Fort Johnson is two and a quarter miles from the town. nese measurements are correct, being taken 19 nom the latest surveys made by the United States Coast Survey.
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the reports

eas- In passing the office of pr. Meador, near the State House, on Monday last, we called to witness the amputation of the hand of an unfortu. nate man by the name of Prince, from Hempstead county. The injury producing the necessity of amputation resulted from an accidental pistol shot on Christmas day. The operation though bloody affair was performed in less than minutes time, and the patient is doing we'll
 The Doctor informs us that Mr. Turnbul at Hot Springs, whose leg he amputated some weeks ago, is also getting well. The Dotor's knives cut as keen as his quill, and in retiring from the edito- rial sanctum he will be welcomed to the chamber of suffering humanity.
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De We are glad to see Hon. z. P. McAlexander in his seat again. He is one of the most useful and attentive members of the Senate, and it has been matterlof general regret that he should be afflicted witfsac inflammation ol the eyes, and virtually sshished from his post for several days We consratulate his constituency upon the return to his seat of their worthy representative.
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u- would call tention to bill offered in the House by Mir. Mitdfll, to be found in to-day's paper We think thdmeasure good one, and hope that it will be ad 3pted. We think the onl, judicous way to dspos4 Finally and forever of every trace of free negro pbpuation is to remand them to slavery-especiallyIw Iwhere they are disposed to seek such refuge voluntarily.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12

ES The Gaiety Theatre will be closed tonight for the purpose of producing the great spectacle deama of the Sea of Ice,'' on Monday evening next. This is the most effecting, heart-rending play ever penned in the English language. Let every body attend.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12
For the True Democrat. A HINT TO THE WISE, ETC.

Some how ne'er was good in prose And verse, do abhore it; I'll try, and ifI don't succeed, I'll charge you nothing for'it. Twas on dark, cold winters night in the gloomy month, December; Not even star was giving light, If alright remember. The ladies' aA felt gay and glad, Experience was my teacher; 5 The men you know, are always so, From lawyer up to preacher. Some to the gay Theatre went, To witness dilemma: Fair ones were cinging to the arms Of every single member. The members dH are gallant men, When business is ended; The married ones especially,
 (Now wives don't be offended.) l, to the Fair, for one, did go,
 Expecting lots ofpleasure, Anticipations all were crowned; My fun" I could not measure. cannot tell you half saw,
 The wonders were so many; Some were smiling, signing, blushing- And some were growing funny" One person to the |" office" went, (Aswel as l remember;) And b' gged letter from his wife! He sad he was a member. thought I'd tell you great deal, Or this great nights adventure; But will not--for am sure, 'Twould subject me to censure. But one thing more and am done, With winters dark Decembers; Though, at this Fair I'm sure heard Love made-by some the members. NOW please excuse my awkward style, And stupid, simple rhymes. For you've confessed that ,oe are weak. So bear with us sometimes. Now Legislators of our State,
 lpray that you'll excuse me; No more your secrets Tn rveste, If for tsis you'll not abuse me. A "hnt" to you before leave, l deem it but my duty; For you are in dangerous state, Surrounded so by beauty! But, at this Fair heard it al, For this alone tarried; Believe me when l say to you, I'd ne'er have thought you married, would not try to iujure you, Not for your precious lives; And hope that hiS may neer be seen, By your devoted wives. For by these rhymes I've only meant, Your little faults to showforth; And hope that you will bear in mind, A hint to the wise," etc. Now members I'll be plain with you, For what I've said is ".stuff;'' Believe me when say, that you Hav'nt gallantry enough!
 IDA.
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Attention Company c!

1ST Battalion, 18th Regiment Arkansas Militia. Capt Sylvester Lee, Commander All that portion of the Militia composing tho above company, is required to meet on Saturday, the 18th January, 1861, in front of St. Johns' College in the city of Little Rock, at which time and place the Captain will hold an election for the different non-commissoned officers. Other busi- ness of importance will be transacted beside a thorough organization of the company.
 A full and punctual attendance is required, as the law will be strictly enforced.
 By order of the Captain.
 FRED. WILLIAMS, o.s. Little Rock, Jan. 3, ls6l
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Friday, Jan. II.


 MT. Askew called up House bill to per. init administrators to hire out slaves at pri vate hiring. Read and referred to judicia. " committee.
 Mr. Pagan called up House bill concern ing swamp lands. Read and referred to judiciary committee
 Said bill proposes to reduce the price of swamp land within six miles of Saline rive from : 3 to 50c per acre.
 On motion of McCreery, House resolu- ton relative to going into an election for printer on Saturday, was taken up and concurred in.
 MT. Terry introduced supplimental bill to the bill aiding internal improvements. Read and passed.
 MT. Clark moved to take up the bill in- vesting swamp lands in various railroads. Carried Ayes Is, noes II. Read, the amendment of Mr. Rosson lost; and after a lengthy argument the bill passed. Ayes H. noes 9.
 Senate took a recess.
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Monday, Jan. '.


 Mir. Rosson, from committee on swamp lands, reported favorably on bill for the relief of Richard Blanton, of Lafayette county. Rules suspended and bill passed. Mir. Oates, from committee on judiciary, reported favorably on bill regulating the advertising of runaway slaves. Rules sus- pended and bill passed.
 MT. Oates, from same committee, also reported favorably on a bill establishing nine judicial circuits in this State Made special order of the day for Wednesday next, 10 o'clock.
 MT. Oates also reported bill to increase the compensation of associate judges of the county courts in the counties of Greene and Randolph. Rules suspended and bill pass ed.
 MT. Oates also reported bill to amend sec. 126 of Gould's Digest, with respect to hawking and peddling. Rules suspended and bill ll'passed,
 Mir. Oates also reported bill prescribing the duties of the several courts, in respect to amendments. Rules suspended and bill passed.
 Mir. Oates, also from same committee, reported Iavorably on a bill regulating the sale of runaway slaves confined in the peni tertiary. Rules suspended and bill passed. Also a bill to incorporate the factory fire company of Royston, in Pike county, which was passed.
 Also a bill to prevent the poisoning of streams for the purpose of killing fish or opu fNfh hnr
 Special order-bill con ,elning common schools. Read and re-committed to com mittee on education.
 Senate adjourned until ? o'clock.
 E0ening Session.
 Senate met at 2 o'clock for the purpose of considering the convention bill. it being the special order, before the committee of the whole.
 MT. Watkins, on behalf of the minority of the committee on federal relations, pre-. sented a minority report signed by Messrs. Craighead, Watkins, Meckin and Askew. Alter reading the minority report, Mir. Oates moved that the convention bill, to- gether with the minority report, be refer red to committee of the whole, which was carried Whereupon the President called Mir. Rosson to the chair.
 After debate of considerable length. which was participated in by Messrs. Terry, Askew, Oates, Mecklin, Carrigan and Da- vles, the committee rose, and on motion of as. Askew, reported progress, and asked leave te sit again tomorrow at 21 o'clock. On motiea of MT. Watkins, the Senate adjourned untii9@ o'clock to o.morrow.
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Fridoy, Jan. II. Mir Dunegan introduced bill No. 316, which on motion of Mir. Cravens, was amended and passed.
 Mir. Duval introduced bill supplimen- tary to the Railroad bill, appropriating one hundred thousand dollars to the Memphis and Little Rock Railroad. Passed.
 MT. Massey introduced bill to equalize the salary of the Auditor, Treasurer and Secretary of State.
 MT. Lewis reported bill to appropriate a portion of Crittenden county to Missis- sippi county.
 Mir. Van Patten introduced a petition and moved its reference.
 Messrs. Haper, Thorn, Cook, Raines, Lewis and Louden introduced various peti- tions'and memorials, which were referred to committees.
 Mir Duval presented report from com mittee on federal relations in regard to the Mountain Meadows massacre. Report adopted.
 Mir. Clayton offered report from spe- cial committee, authorizing Thomas Lea vett to establish and keep ferry across the Mississippi at Napoleon. Report adopted and bill passed.
 Mir. Seaborn, from committee, reported a bill for the relief of certain counties, to enable them in certain cases to remove the county town without taxing them to pay for town lots. Mir. Bouden moved to postpone the bill indefinitely. Mr. Bait Jones advocated the measure. The bill regulating the Congressional districts was taken up. MT. Gibson's $ amendment was lost MT. Cook offered An anaaadmant-- na--thA---e.le---.,4s .,4s counties. On motion, the amendment was laid on the table. The bill was then passed.
 Mr. Boone, from judiciary committee, reported House bill enabling married women to convey real estate and reliuouish dover. Bill passed
 Mir. Boone, from committee, reported bill to amend the law under the had of garnish ment, Bill passed.
 MT. Thorn moved to tender the use O the Hall ol Representatives to Hon. E. A | Warren motion agreed to.
 Mir. - offered bill for the relief c certain counties, which, on motion of Mr Seaborn, was amended so as to apply onl to St. Francis county. ! MT. Armstrong, from committee O
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kEednesdau. Jan. Q. lS6l.
Senate met at 9 o'clock.

Senate met at J o'clock. Mr. Pagan introduced resolutions from Saline county in relation to federal rela. tions, which, on his motion. were referred to committee on federal relations. Mir. McAlexander introduced a petition accompanied hy bill. declaring Big North Fork of White river navigabe stream referred to committee on county and county lines.
 The special ordes of the day being the consideration of the House bill forming nine judicial districts, that hour having arrived the Senate took the same into consideration after lengthy discussion the bill was passed
 Mir. Rosson, from committee on swamp lands, reported bill recommending its passage, for making and repairing levees in Crittenilen and Phillips counties, which takes its place on the calendar. Mr. Terry made a motion that the Senate go into committee of the whole, to consider the convention bill. Pending the discus sion, Senate took recess till 25 o'clock!
 Evening Session.
 Senate met at2I o'clock, and the motion to go into the committee of the whole pre- vailed; whereupon the President called Mir. Terry to the chair, and the committee went into the consideration of the convention bill.
 After a lengthy discussion participated in by Messrs. Askew, Lemoyne, Miller and Watkins, the committee rose and reported progress, and asked leave to sit again to- morrow at 2 o'clock, P. M.
 On motion, the Senate adjourned until ) o'clock tomorrow morning.
 zhursday, Jan. 10.
 Mr. Oates introduced ga bill for the re- lief of John J. Jackson' Read and re- ferred to committee on swamp lands.
 MT McColloch presented resoinSfons, 2 ferred to committee on federal relations.
 MT. Gray called up House bill to incor- porate the Jacksonport and Arkansas Gen. tral railroad company Read and passed.
 Mir McColloch called up House bill to provide for making and repairing levees in Desha county. Read and passed
 MT. Gray called up House joint resolu- tion, relative to forming new county, which>was read.
 Special order-bill concerning the Real Estate Bank, was taken up.
 MT. Carrigan moved to amend, so that the lands shall be sold at the court house door of the county in which such lands are situated. Lost. Ayes 8, noes Is. Bill passed.
 MT. McCreery called up House bill to issue arms to the volunteer military com panies, and other purposes. Read and le- ferred to committee on public expenditures.
 House resolution concerning funeral ex- penses of Wm. A. Jones, was on motion of MT. Lemoyne, taken np and conculred in. MT. Pagan in the chair.
 Special order-''an act for the relief of John Wassell, was taken up, read, amend ed, and lost. Ayes 10, noes l2
 Mir. Clark called up House " bill to in- vest swamp lands in certain railroads" and while pending, Senate took recess until 244 o'clock.
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On motion of MT. Jennings, House ad- Journed until Monday morning 9 o'clock.
Mondav, January ', 1861

-H0eUuy, Odnuaiy [, lcUl. Mir. Yell offered resolution to hold evening sessions hereafter.
 Mr. Ware, from committee on enroll ments, made report
 Mir. Clayton asked for suspension of the rules to present petition. House re- fused to suspend the rules.
 MT. Speaker called up report offered by Mir. Boone to protect the State in certain judicial meters.
 MT. Cargile called up the bill to incorpo- rate the Philadelphia Female College. Mr. Seaborn introduced bill.
 Mir. Landrum called up House bill regu- lating swamp land scrip out of date, pro- posing to revive such scrip. Bill read and passed.
 Mir. Cook offered resolution regulating the claims of physicians, etc. MT. Mack and MT. Landrum spoke against the bill, and Mir. Bait Jones and MT. Mitchell for it. Various amendments were proposed, and the House without a final vote, adjourned until 2 o'clock this evening.
 Epeniag Session. House met pursuant to adjournment. The medical bill of MT. Cook was the subject under discussion. The bill, on mo- ton, was read the third time. On final vote the bill passed.
 MT. Nolan called up House bill No. 69 Amendments concurred in.
 MT. Harrison offered bill to amend the charter of Monticello. Bill passed
 MT. Mitchell offered resolution enabling free negroes from other States tn enter this State and select master or mistress Read third time and passed.
 Mr. Mitchell offered bill for the benefit of Cane Hill College and Cane Hill Fe- male. Seminary, to prevent the sale of in- toxicating dffifks near those institutions. Mir. Maxwell introduced a bill to incor- porate the town of Searcy.
 MT. Boone presented bill to vindicate the rights of the citizens of Arkansas against such States as have passed personal liberty bills. Bill passed.
 Mir. Jones called up the bill to amend the charter of Des Arc.
 MT. Woolard presented report
 Mir. Kenner offered a resolution to amend the constitution.
 Mir. Pennington presented bill to change the county line between Pulaski and Con way counties.
 On motion, House adjourned.
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tTs- See removal of the office of Dr. Meador, to Snew building near the State house.
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Maler's Notice.

WAS COMMITTED to the Jail of w Searcy county, Arkansas, on the 2Oth day of December, 1860, . negro boy who calls himself JOHN, and says he belongs to Robert Strong, near Commerce, Mississippi
 Said slave is about IT or IS years old, of dark copper color, five feet five six inches high; will weigh about l25 or l3O pounds; had on s coarse white colored woolen coat, black coored vest, old white cotton pants. Feigns himself very ignorant, but is very sensible when disposed to be. He smiles before answering any question asked him.
 The owner of said slave is hereby notified to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take him away otherwise he will be dealt with as the law directs.
 THOMAS M. ALEXANDER,
 SherT of Ssarcy county By ALEX. RODGERS, Deputy Sherif and Jailer. Jan 5, 1861. 6m. Cost of adv. S26, or $l ner ".
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TRUE DEMOCRAT
sU- JOHNSON kYERk ES, can 'Ididates for reelection as Public Prin-
 ters.

EsrRAYs.-The line Democrat has been selected to advertisd destrays for 1861, at one dollar for each Stray.
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OMISSION AND CoRREcTIoN.--I In the report of proceedings of the evening session of the 7th, we omitted accdently to mention bill offered by Mr. Crawford, to enable the county courts to cancel paid county scrip.
 The bill presented by Mir. Brown, which we re- ported passed, was only referred.
 Members please call attention to inaccuracies in the reports.
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sY Don't fail to read '.A Hint to the Wise' etc., from the musical pen of Ida, whose favors are always welcome, and whose harp when attuned to the melody of the muses, never fails to awake some pleasent memory.
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s3- We publish vivid picture of the hurried pagant of the last two weeks. We hope our req ders will not pass itby without perusal
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Lard Oil and Alcohol.
 EOR SALE at
 II DR. BRUGMAN'S Jan 3, 1851. Druq Store.
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Paints and Oils
 WHITE LEAD, Linseed Oil, and a w variety of Paint Colors, for sale at
 DR. BRUGMAN'S Jan. D, lS6l. Drug Store.
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Euening Session.

S0e""y OeSStON. Mir. Duval offered resolution for the member from Scott, to amend the constitu- tion so as to form a new county The callendar was then taken up and several local measures disposed of. Mir. Stephenson offered resolution to dispense with state geolgist. On mo. tion, the bill was referred to committee on geological survey.
 Mir. Farr asked permission and presented some resolutions on federal relations from Monroe county. Referred to committee on federal relations.
 Mir. Jennings offered bill remoddling the act of incorporation of the town of Washington, Hampstead county. Bill passed.
 House adjourned.
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NEW GOODS.

NEW GOODS.
 A E are now receiving our Fall anc " Winter Stock of Goods, by way of Whit. River and wagons from there here. Our stock vi think the best, largest and most attractive we zee had: We have been liberally patronized, forwhic we feel grateful and ask continuance of the same assuring our friends that nothing shall be left u. done to render entire satisfaction.
 Oct s, 1860. $ H. FUCKER A co
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Jules Nuns Chompao,ae

MEAL, NEAL 20 bushels good Corn AI Meal, for sale by JOHN COLLINS.
 Jan '
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Choice Perfumery and Toilet Soaps EOR SALE at l DR. BRUGMAN'S Jan. 3, lS6l Druq Store,
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N OTICF.

WILL be sold at Public Auction, if not w called for within thirty days from date,
 boxes Tobacco, marked F. Kelly, Memphis. Sold for freight and charges due steamboat Quapaw. G. s. MORRISON, Agent.
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Tuesday, Jan. 8.

AueS00y, Jan. 5.
 House was called to order
 Mir. Jones, of Pike, introduced bill granting to certain individuals charter to open turnpike road through Hot Spring, Clark, Pike and Sevier counties. Passed.
 Mir. Lewis asked leave to take up bill for the benefit of Van Buren county, and consider Senate amendments Bill as amended was concurred in.
 House then took up various Senate bills. The bill changing the pre.emption laws was taken up. Mir. Pennington offered an amendment. Mir. Landrum proposed to amend the amendment. Bill as amended was referred to committee on swamp lands Bill No. 70 was taken up, granting an ex- tension of time to free negroes held in du- ress by operation of law. Mir. Nolan moved to lay it on the table. Motion lost After various amendments and motions the bill was passed.
 Senate bill No. 52, for the relief of Jno D. Adams was taken up and passed.
 The Senate military bill was next taken up. Mir. Williams moved to strike out one and insert two hundred thousand dollars. Amendment lost. Mr. Yell offered an amendment. Adopted Mir. Cravens pro- posed an amendment. Mir. Landrum nov ed to amend so as to purchase the arms wherever they can be bought cheapest.-- Mir. Bait Jones spoke at length against the purchase of northern arms Mir. Landrum l Eesu P is amendment to accept afasnb- stitute from Mir. Yell, leaving it at the dis cretion of the Governor where the arms >sliall be purchased. Mir. Trigg moved a substitute that preference shall be given to the southern States. MT. Jennings spoke at length against the purchase of arms from the North, contending that starvation was the only thing that could produce a healthy feeling in aboltiondom. He wished to go to Europe to purchase arms for immediate use, but favored the manufacture of our own arms hereafter. Mr. Yell advocated his substitute. Mir. Key was opposed to the purchase of arms from the North--was in favor of direct trade with Europe in this as in other matters of commerce. MT. Trigg withdrew his amendment Mir. Bait Jones warmly opposed the substitute again urging the impolicy of purchasing from the North under any consideration. Mir. killgore was in favor of laying the substitute of Mir. Yell on the table, On vote the subst t lte was laid on the table. Mir. Mclean moved to amend the bill by | substituting $l50,000 for $100, ,000.-- Amendment was laid on the table. Final vote was then taken on the bill and it was passed.
 MT. Ware presented report from con- mittee on enrolments.
 On motion of Mir. Killgore, the House agreed to go into the election of public printer on Saturday next.
 House adjourned.
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ID GLOVES-The genuine JouvlNE IN Kid Gloves, for Ladies, Gentlemen and Misses. just opened at
 Dec8 IA HENRy,s
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BAGGING AND ROPE. 10000 ls.oss @Ss; ,bs. BASeINe; Ssssl
 800 " Irvine. Just received and for sale by Oct 6. 1860. S. H. TUCKER X co
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JUST RECEIVED and for sale on Con- O mission
 l2O brls. Potatoes;
 Lot of Onions in brls. and sacks
 Lot Apples Jan. 5, 1861. G. s. MORRISON
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GROCERIES. O HHDS. good Brown Sugar; C 20 sacks Rio Coffee; 25 brls. extra superfne Flour; 25 ss fine For sale by JOHN COLLINS. Jan !, 1861.