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Gazette and sentinel., 1861-01-12
The State Convention.

The following, are the names of the
Delegates elected to the State Conven,
ton, so far as heard from. "S- indi.
Gates those elected for Secession, and
CO. those elected for Cooperation
SENATE.
Orleans-P. E Bonford, w. r. Adams.
Felix Labatut, Thos. ii. Kennedy and
j. j. Michel--all Secession.
East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge
and East Feliciana-A s Heron and ].
D. Fuqua, Co.
lberville-A. Talbot, s.
Orleans-First Representative Dis
trict-T. j. Semmes, Isaac y. Marks, b.
S. Tappan, S.
Second District. A. Rozier, W. T.
Stocker, Co.
Third District-A. II. GLADDEN., Jas.
McCloskey, r. w. Estlin, j. b. Slawson.
Fourth District-M. o. II. Norton. S.
Fifth ~District--Jos. Hernandez, Ber-
nard Avegno, S.
Sixth District--John Pembcrton. s.
Seventh District--Geo. Clark, Z. Ber-
mudez, Co.
Eighth District-C. 0. Leblanc. Co.
Ninth District-P. s. Witt, S.
Tenth Distrct-W. r. Miles, w. NJ.
Perkins, Alexander Walker, 5.
East Baton Rouge--Dr. /. A. Will
Jams, W. S. Pike, Co.
West Baton Rouge-N. w. Pope, Co.
East Feliciana-Judge Scott, s.. A.
NJ, Paterson, Co.
WeS Feliciana-T. j. Towles, w. r.
Barrow,S
Iberville-E G. W. Butler, Theo.
Johnston, s.
Algiers-Gerge W. Lewis, Co.
Point CoupeeS. .McNeely and Gen.
Provosty, S.
Concordia-Z. York ,ud--Miller.
S.
O. D. 49,
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N.Y. Tho Utab indian uou NJ

eg~ The Utah Indian Agent, Mr..
Pffeffer, gives some wondrous accounts
of the yet unsettled country on the San
Juan. He speaks of ancient cities. m
bracing an area of miles, and ruins of
edifices, which must have been three
stories high, the wall of some of them
now standing, to the height of thirty
feet, capped with stone, which five men
ot<the present generation could not
inHTG Ancient ruins are to be found
an arc6iSRarts of the Territory, showing
and materials differing in magnitude
sen generation. ~ldings of the pres
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a NEW ScHooL.--It will be seen by
advertisement that Mr.. A. DOMINIQUE has set.
aed IN our town. and that he intends opening
and conducting q school for boys. Combin.
'ng''n MS own person the advantage Of in.
structlng in French as well as in English.
makes the above gentleman a teacher most
desirable to parents wishing their sons taught
IN both languages. We hope the gentleman
may succeed.
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st. Bernard-M. Marrero,S

reA-Mrs. Calhoun, relict of tie dis
tinguished Senator, has been conpli-
mented by the South Carolina State Fair
with a pair of silver pitchers, as a pre-
MUM for beautiful window curtains
wrought with her own hands, during a
recent visit to her daughter, in Prince
George county, Maryland.
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bayWe tender our thanks for the
line serenede given us on Thursday night,
and only regret that severe pains, almost pre-.
venting locomotion, was the cause Of our not
tcstifying our thanks in a more practical man.
ner.
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DEATH OF RALPH FARSHAM.-Ralph
Farnham, the last survivor of the battle
of Bunker Hill, died Wednesday morn
ing at Acton, Me-, aged lO4 years.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-01-12

nA-A lion tanner in London, England,
takes half a dozen of the fierce brutcs
INTO a cage, shows them a plate full of
pieces of raw beef, and makes each take
his own piece in his own turn.
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THE ELECTION.

The following is the official vote of this
in the Election last Monday, for dele
gates to the Conventlor:
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D6-The bill before the Arkansas
Legislature, staying the collection of
debts for two years, was defeated.
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Nem ADVERTISEMENTS.
CONCERT
TO BE

QY general request, Mr. Bovine has con-
u sented to repeat his benevolent act, Of Civ.
ing another Concert, for the
Benefit Of the Catholic Churh,
on Saturday Night, the 10Th inst, in the
Catholic Church-commencing at 7 o'clock.
Admission, SO c~tS.-Children half price.
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10 Our telegraph news, from first to last,
will be found exceedingly interes tin &.
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Died,

Died,
Suddenly at daylight, on the 7th inst, JOSEPH,
son of and PAULINE BERAuD, aged IL years
and s months.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26
.pproved Aug. 2l, 1861.
(No. 236.l
AN ACT to increase the corps of artillery, and
 for other purposes.

AN ACT to increase the corps of artillery, and
 for other purposes.
 SECTION l. The Congress of the Conjederate States of America do enact, That there be added to the corps of artillery, Confederate States army, one lieutenant colonel and two majors, with the pay and allowances authorized by existing laws for those grades respectively.
 SEC. g. That the President be, and he is hereby authorized to appoint, in addition to the store keepers authorized by the fifth section of the act of May l6, 1861, !" for the establishment and or ganization of the army of the Confederate States" many military storekeepers of ordnance, with the pay and allowances of captain of infantry, as the safe keeping of the public property may re- uure, not to exceed in all four storekeepers, who shall previous to entering duty, give bonds with good and sufficient security in such sums as the Secretary of War may direct, fully to account for all moneys and public property, which they may receive.
 SEC. 3. That the President be, and he is hereby, authorized, whenever in his judgment the interests of the service may require, and where officers Of the army cannot be assigned to these duties, to appoint one or more superintendents of armories for the fabrication of small arms, whose salary shall not exceed $2,50O per annum, with allowance for quarters and fuel at the rate fixed for major in the army. And that the President be also au- thorzed to appoint two or more master armorefs, with salary not to exceed $l ,50O per annum, with allowances of quarters and fuel at the rate fixed for a captain in the army
 SEC. 4. That during the existing war, the Pre- sdent may, as commander-in in chief of the forces, appoint at his discretion, for his personal staff, two aids de camp, with the rank, pay and allow. ances of colonel of cavalry.
 SEC 5. That hereafter there shall be allowed one additional sergeant to each company in the service of the Confederate States, making in all, five sergeants per company, who shall receive the same pay and allowances as are provided by exist ing laws for that grade.
 |. Approved Aug 2l, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26
wed August 9, 1861.
(No. 24l.)

AN ACT making Appropriations for the expenses of Government in the Legislative, Executive
 and Judicial Departments, for the year ending
 18th of February, 1862.
 The Congress of the Contederate States of America do enact, That the following be, and the same are hereby, appropriated out of any money in treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the objects hereafter expressed, for the year ending the 18th of February, 1862: LEGIsLATvE.-For compensation and mileage of members of Congress, $45,000. ExECUTIvE.-For contingent and telegraphic ex- penses of the Executive office, $2,500.
 DEPARTMENT JUSTICE. incidental and contingent expenses, including printing and adver Using laws, g., ,500.
 For salary of the Law Clerk of the Department of Justice, $e75. For salary of Superintendent of Public Printing and Clerk and Messenger in his office, $3,000.
 For purchase of paper for the printing of Con gress and the Executive Department, under the fourth section of the act of May l4th, 1861, ST. 000 TREASURY DEpARTMENT-For one Chief Clerk to aid the First Auditor in auditing the accounts of the Post Office Department, at g., ,0J0 per annum, per act approved May l6th, 1861, the sum of $l,5l3 97.
 For fifteen clerks, at $l,200 each, the sum of $l3,625 62
 For fourteen clerks, at $l ,O00 each, the sum of
 For one messenger, at $500 per annum, the sum of $375 49.
 For one chief clerk for Second Auditors office, at $l 400 per annum, per act approved May 2lst, 1861, the sum of $l ,044 39.
 For five clerks, per same act, at $l 200 each, the sum of $4 ,476.
 For five clerks per same act, at $l ,O00 each, the sum of $3.730 JUDICIARY.-For salaries of Judges and District Attorneys of the Confederate States, and nciden- tai and contingent expenses of courts. $22,O0O.
 PUBLIC DEBr.-For interest ca the public debt, $250,000.
 Approved August 24, 1861:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26
PROCLAMATION.
HEAD-QUARrERs, Camp Jackson, Ar
 Santambnr l0tb 1pE1

GEAD-tUARTERS, OaiHp oackSon, Ark,
 September 10th, 1861.
 Citizens of ArkanSas, 1eras and Louisiana:
 Every exerton is now being made on the part of our enemies of the North to retrieve their late disastrous defeats on the plains of Manassas and the late battlefield of Oak Hills. It now becomes necessary n order to maintain the glorious achievement of our arms. that 8 large force should be thrown into the field on this frontier; and having recieved instructions from the war department at Richmond to in crease the force under my command, l will re- ceve and muster into the service of the Confed- crate States, five regiments of infantry, from each of the above named states, by companies battalions or reg iments, for three years, or dur ing the war. These from Arkansas will rendez- vous at Fort Smith and Camp Jackson. have ln my possession arms, sufficient to equip two regiments of Arkansas troops-the remaining three, are required to equip themselves with the best they can procure. The frees from Texas will rendezvous at Sherman. Those from Lou isiana will rendezvous at Little Rock. Both of the above named, are expected to equip them selves with the best arms they can procure. An officer, will be detailed to muster into the ser vice the forces from each state at their respec- i've places of rendezvous. The commanding officers of companies, battalions and regiments, as soon as they have been mustered into service will procure the necessary transportation for their several commands and march them at once to Camp Jackson unless otherwise ordered.- Each man will be provided with two suits of win ter clothes and two blankets, together with tents if they can be procured. It is desirable that the forces of the several states should be in the field at as early a day as possible 1 call upon you therefore, to rally to the defense ofyour sis ter State Missouri. Her cause Is your cause, and the cause of justice and ndependence- Then, rally my coumtrymen, and assist your friends in Missouri to drive back the republican myrnidons that still pollute her soil and threaten to invade your own country, confscate your property, liberate your slaves and put to the sword every true southern man who dares to take up arms in defense of his rights.
 The principles inaugurated in this war, by the proclamation of Maj Gen. Fremont, should warn the South of the ultimate intentions of the North, and show them the necessity of rallying to the standard of their country (tor the time specified above) prepared to fight in defense of their homes, their altars, and their fresides until our independence shall be recognized and its blessings secured to onr posterty.
 BEN. McCULLOCH,
 Brig'r Gen'l, Com'd.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26

true, any false, forged counterfeited certificate of stock purporting to be certificate of stock as aforesaid, knowing the same to be falsely made. forged or countereted, or shall falsely alter, or cause or procure to be falsely altered or willingly aid or assist in falsely altering any certificate of stock issued aforesaid, or shall pass utter, or publish, or attempt to pass, utter, publish, as true. any falsely altered certificate of stock issued as aforesaid, knowing the to be falsely alter ed, every such person shall be deemed and adiudp ed guilty of felony, and being thereof convicted by due course of law, shall be sentenced to be i'm prisoned and kept at labor for period of not less than three years, nor more than ten years, and be fined in sum not exceeding five thousand dollars.
 Approved August "A, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26

TIE FOREIGN MINISTER'S AT WASHINGTON REBELS AND BELIIGERENTs.--In Mir. RussELs latest letter in the London Times, viz, that of the 29th Juy we find the following passages:
 "M. Mercler, the energetic and able repre- sentative of our ally, is said to entertain strong notions that the contest now waglng cannot terminate in the success of the North Tn what Ii proposes to itself. Nj. de StGkel the Russian Minister who has lived long in America, know: her statesman and the genius of her people and institutions, and is a man of sagacity and vigo rous intellect, is believed to hold similar views Perhaps the only minister who has been neutral observing faithfully all engagements to actually existing powers, and sedulously avoiding all oc casion of offence and instability to an iratable people, rendered more than usually so by the evil days which have fallen upon them, is the discreet and loyal nobleman who represents Great Britan, and who is the only one threaten ed with a withdrawal of passports.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26
No 245.
AN ACT to authorize the issue of inscribed stock
 in the stead of coupOn bOnds

AN ACT to authorize the issue of inscribed stock
 in the stead of couuon bonds.
 SEC. l. The Congress of the Confederdte States of America do enact, That in all cases where bonds are authorized to be issued under the acts of Con- gress to raise money for the use of the Coniede- rate States, the Secretary of the Treasury, at the request of the party interested, may cause to be issued, instead of bonds, certificates of inscribed stock payable to order transferable at the treasury for the same amount of principal, at the same rate of interest, and payable at the same dates as ale prescribed for the bonds.
 SEC. 3. And be tt further enacted, That if any person shall falsely make, forge or counterfeit, or cause, or procure to be falsely made, forged or counterfeited, or willingly aid assist in falsely making, or forging. or orcounterfeting any certificate of stock, in imitation of, or purporting to be, a certificate of stock, issued in accordance with the provisions of any acts of Congress, authorizing the issue of any certificate of stock, or shall pass utter or publish, or attempt to pass utter or publish as
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26

The residence of Samuel Eaken, who was re- gently arrested in Philadelphia on suspicion of being an agent of the Southern Contederacy, and subsequently sent to Fort Lafayette, was searched on Monday, with the following gesut, according to letter in the New York Herald:
 Some curious belligerent contrivances were brought to light; among them about 5000 feet of extremely minute insulated telegraph wire of the thickness of thread, wrapped in silk and adapted to forming connection with any ordi- nary wire. The color of the thread was green, and in some respects it was similar to the frag- ments of the cable picked up near Fortrass Monroe. At distance of ten yards this wire was invisible, and 1t could be trailed through grass and heritage, over any extent of country, without detection. The object of this wire was, doubtless, to lead off messages from the Gov ernment lines, and put the rebels into possession of every important movement. Eaken insisted that 1t an improved wire for insulating mag nets; but we'll informed witnesses disagkeded with him. A percussion cap was hkewlse dis covered, that would ignite cannon cartridges through the metallic coverings, and thus avoid the necessity for tearing off the envelopes. The model of a cannon likewise came to light, that the inventor supposes capable of splitting seventy-four frgate in half at distance of three miles. A miniature torpedo for submarine pur- JOoCo SOhoioiiLS5 CooCHtIdiIJ Oi d 9ubtd PGICHd bag and tube, was discovered, and this, from the prisoners own admission, was to be employ ed in blowing up war vessels.
 Among the prisoners private property we may enunnerate railroad pass, directing the various southern railways to pass the bearer to any point in the confederacy, and charge his expenses to the DavIs government, a letter from the director of the Richmond armory, contain ing grave matters not yet made public, and from Geo. B. Sloat, the precise nature of which is not yet explained, which the prisoner was detected chewing to pieces. He succeeded in swallowing half the missive. More than Sl,O0O in gold was likewise taken from his effects.
 He is native of Massachusetts,, and was educated in Philadelphia manitestng from the beginning wonderful aptitude for mechanics. Among his early applications was that of sewing machine, and Sloat & Co. employed him to i'm. prove sewing machile needless, for which they received the patent and emoluments. He after wards went to the Crimea in the employ of the Russian government, and managed for some time the application of internal machines of his own contrivance, very nearly blowing up number of war vessels. and afterwards assisting to raise the submerged ships from the docks at Sebastopol. Subsequently he returned to the United States, and lately proceeded to Rich. mond where he remained three weeks, system atized the business of the armory at that place, Ia time table of which was found in his trunk and returned to Philadephi few weeks ago to buy material and get 8 force of mechanics.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26
A Northern Tribute to President Davis.

Under the belief of the death of President Davis, Forney, of the Philadel phia Press, thus speaks of his charactea and accomplishments
 The intelligence of the death of Jefferson Davis seems to be confirmed. He was an inn perious and positive public man. He rarely surrendered an opinion once formed until he degraded himself by throwing behind, him his voluntary professions in favor of the Union.- He was a close student, chivalric opponent, a steadfast friend, gentleman in all his rela- tions, and in lis own family singularly kind and genial Although undoubtedly the head and the heart of the southern rebellion, he went into 1t reluctantly, as all who heard his last speech in the Senate will remember, when, with broken accents and fearful eyes, he bade farewell at once to that body and to all his real greatness. Jefferson Davis was blessed with many accomplishments He was alike soldier and statesman. No public man of my &C., quaintance was more devoted to scientific pur- suits, and more familiar with the abstruse teachings of political philosophy. No branch of human knowledge seemed to be unworthy of his Investigation.
 He was equally attentive to classical liter ature to the details of military life, to the doctrines of political parties, to the study of men, and if Professor Bache, of the coast survey, could speak, he would say of the fine
 
 and which has latterly proved its unconquer- able usefulness, that Jefferson Davis was as conversant with the smallest minutie of that noble institution any other man not directly connected withit. He was passionately devoted to the Smithsonian Institution, which he a Regent in former times. He devoted himself to the decoration of his capital, and stood by Captain (now GeneraD Meigs in all his efforts to construct the water works, to finish tho capitol building on the grandest scale, and to push forward the extensions of interior and treasury departments. He was undoubtly. great secretary of war,and in this high othce nothing so much delighted him as to take young men by the hand and, when worthy, to advance them. If he educated Beauregard to destroy the republic, he conferred many advantages mon Mcclellan to save it. If he assisted Lee and Johnston, and thus strengthened their hands for injury against the flag, he greatly favored | Meigs and Franklin.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26
(No. 231.)

AN ACT providing for the disposition of unclaim-
 ed goods in warehouse, as prescribed by exist
 ing laws.
 The Congress of the Confederote States of America do enast, That from and after the passage of this act any Collector of the Customs is hereby author ized, under such regulations and directions as the Secretary of the Treasury may prescribe, to take possession of either on board the importing ves- se or at the place of landing, and there to sell at public auction, upon due notice, any imported goods, wares, or merchandise, remaining uncam- ed beyond the period prescribed by law for the un- ladng of the same from the importing vessel, that may, in the opinion of such Collector, from it's bulky character, or from it's pershable explosive nature, or from other like causes, render it imprac ticable to deposit the same in warehouse, as pre- scribed by law for unclaimed goods.
 Approved, August 2l 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26
(NO. 23S,)


 AN ACT making Appropriations to carry into effect section two of an act approved May 2lst, 1861, entitled "An act to define with more cer- tainty the meaning of an act entitled an act to fix the duties on articles therein named, i" approved March 18th, 1861.
 The Congress ofthe Contederate States of America do enact, That for the purpose of carrying into effect the second section of an act approved May 2lst, 1861. entitled "An act to define with more certainty the meaning of an act entitled An act to fix the duties on articles therein named, ap proved March 18th, 1861, the sum of two thou sand, three hundred and seyenty-nine dollars and eighty cents be, and the is hereby, appropra- ted out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be paid to Charles T. Pollard, Pre- sident of the Alabama and Florida railroad com pany, being the difference between fifteen and twenty four per cent duty on railroad iron of the value of twenty-sx thousand, four hundred and forty two dollars and twenty-six cents, withdrawn from warehouse at Pensacola, Florida, in the month of April, 1861.
 Approved August 22, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26
(No. 232.) AN ACT making appropriations for the public defence

SEC. 1. The Congress of the Confederate States of America do enact, That there be appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appro- prated, for the year ending the 18th February.
 1862, the sum of S57 100000 for the pay of officers and privates of the army, volunteers and militia in the public service of the Confederate States; for Quartermaster's supplies of all kinds transporta ton and other necessary expenses for the purchase of subsistence, stores and commssary property for the ordnance service in all it's branches for eng neering and for the surgical and medical service of the army, in all supplies and necessary expendi lures.
 priation above specified, in such proportions as shall be determined by the Secretary of War, with the approval of the President
 Approved August 2l, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-26
Approved August 24, 1861.
No. 24S.

AN ACT to repeal the fourth section of An act
 to Regulate Foreign Coins in the Confederate
 States" approved March 10th, 1861, and for
 other purposes.
 SEC l. The Congress of the Confederate Stotes of America do enact, That from and after the passage of this act, the fourth section of Alp act to regu- late Foreign Coins in the Confederate States" ap proved March l6, 1861, be, and the same is hereby repealed, and that hereafter the following gold coin shall pass current as money within the Confederate States of America, and be receivable for the pay ment of all debts and demands at the following rates, that is to say: The Sovereign of England, of no less weight than five pennyweights and three grains, and of the fneness of (9l5 12) nine hundred and fifteen and onebalf thousandths, shall be deemed equal to four dollars and eighty five cents; the Napoleon of the weight of not less than (4dwt and 3 E grains) four pennyweights, three grains and half, and of fneness Of not less than (S99) eight hundred and ninety-nine thou sandths, shall be deemed equat to three dollars and eighty five cents the Spanish and Mexican Doub- looms, of no less weight than Q7 dwt 1a grs.) seventeen pennyw eghts, eight grains and half, and of the fneness of not less than (o99) eight hundred and ninety nine thousandths, shall be deemed equal to fifteen dollars and sixty cents.
 Approved August 24, 1861.