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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03
{" Music! Music!"

We seldom open one of our exchanges with ou finding a noice or advertisement of con cert tdbIeaur giUaAts, or exhibition of some kind, the proceeds of which is to be applied for the benefit of soldiers, or their families. The ladies of Little Rock who are busily making clothes for the volunteers need some money to purchase materials. Some of the families of the volunteers will need aid this fall or winter, and fund should be provided to relieve their wants when they arise. We have in this city musical amateurs of acknowledged ability, both male and female It would be very easy to get up concert or musical exhibition. Our young ladies could get upa series of tableaux that would draw full houses. The evenings are growing long and we need recreation of some kind.
 Our contemporary of the Gazette is a batche Tor. with the run of the musical circles and is the very person to take the matter in hand and get up a concert. When he does, we suggest to him that the simplest music will be the best, and the performers need not take the trouble to learn or to perfect themselves in difficult pieces Tableaux, or dramatic exhibition; rectations or a musical entertainment, would be well received and patronised.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03

DIsCoNTINUANcEs.-Las week we discontin- ued over one thousand subscriptions, we had notified subscribers that we would be compelled to do. The gross indebtedness of these sub scribers amounts to over four thousand dollars. We have, on our books, unpaid accounts for subscriptions, advertising and job work amount ing to twenty thousand dollars. For this we have labored hard and would be thankful to get moiety of it at this time. We have to pay, in gold, the most extravagant prices for paper, ink and other materials; in fact, nearly double the prices formerly paid. Under these circum stan ces we are forced to discontinue papers as the subscriptions expire. No reasonable man can complain at our pursuing this course under the circumstances We part with many of our old subscribers with regret, but necessity compels the separation, which we sincerely trust will be but temporary; as very many will, no doubt, avail themselves of our liberal offer to receive two dollars per year for arrearages and will also, pay one year in advance.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03
By the Postmaster General of the Con-
 fede1ate States of America,
A P R o c L A NJ A


 NT7 HEREAS, By the provisions of the Sd section of an w act of Congress approved August 30th entitled An act to Collect for dstribuon the moneys remaining in the several Post Offices of the Conf derate at the time the postal service taken in charge by said govern ment it is made the duty of the General to make procamat that all are citizens of inc Confederate States of America and may have rendered postal of the States Conie,leracy der mao by the United States Go before the Confederate States Government took charge of snch service shall ther claims partmen verified and established according rules he shall prescribe by time tn rein to be for than six months and requiring the claimant to under oath how much has been paid and the date of pay ments account of the contract appointment under which said claim occurred and what fund provision Ina been apart made for the further payment o the whole portion of the balance of such claim by Govern ment of the United States or any of the States and they shall also sate oath whether they performed fully the service according to their contracts appointments during the tune for which they claim pay, and if not what partial service they did perform and what deductions have been made from their far they know any failure, or partial failure, to perform such servce.'
 Now, therefore, JOHN II. REAGAN, Postmaster Gene ral of the Confederate States of America issue ths my proclamation requiring persons having claims for postal service under the foregoing provisions of the Sd section of the above named act to said claims the Auditor of the Treasury for the Post Office Department for examna on on or before the 18th day of March, 1862 in order that may make report to Congress of the amount thereof as required by law.
 be furnished application the Auditor of the Treasury for the Post Office Department.
 And hereby ali who nave heretofore col lected in the States composing the Confederate States and which they had not paid over at the time the Confederate States took charge of the postal vice. to make out under oath and send the Auditor of the Treasury Post Office Department on or before the 18th day of October next % or ps ce a partment up time the control of the postal Service assumed by the states in accordance With May 5th 1859 page 1o6 exhibiting the balances in the pos session of such postmasters r f,, Gwen under my hand and seal Of the Post Oince Us Department of the Confederate States of America " at Richmond Virginia & the l$ day oi ssPtemoe ID Oct g. ls6l 4w Postmaster General
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03
Hon. Robert w. Johnson.

This gentlemen spent few days of the past week in our city. He is just from Richmond, where he was detained some eight or ten days after the adjournment of Congress, laborng for the interests of Arkansas in the great struggle now upon us. One of the measures, among necton of Ft. Smith with Little Rock, and Po- cahontas with Des Arc, by the establishment ot telegraph lines between those points for the pur- pose of immediate and speedy communication between the government and our armies under Generals McCulloch and Hardee In this he informs us he succeeded entirely, and that the work of placing the wires will be commenced as soon as the government can make the necessary arrangements.
 In recent number of our paper we an nounced Col. Johnson as candidate for the Confederate States Senate, and we believe his election by the General Assembly, at It's session in November next, will be nearly unanimous The wish to have him in that position seems to be general with all parties and persons, and 1t is in obedience to that very general wish, made known to him through numberless channels, and his own anxieties in this struggle to which he has been long devoted, that he has abandon ed his determination to retire from the public service and submits his name to the people of Arkansas, to use his own language, !" to be again elected or defeated"
 The rumor has reached him that letters have been written to different asprants for the Senate to the effect that he has tavorite for the other seat in the Senate to be filled next November, and that he is seeking to make a combination against all other candidates. Such letters, if any have been written, are intended solely to iniure him, and contain not word of truth The legislature will select for itself without any fort r nauence fir m him
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03
The Lead Mines of Arkansas.

In another part of our paper will be found a number of extracts from the first and second reports of the geological reconnaissance of the State. relating to lead and lead mines. We have been induced to publish these because there is some anxiety expressed as to where lead can be procured for war purposes, and because we have been repeatedly written to on the bject.
 It is the opinion of gentlemen who have been connected with the lead mines of Missouri, that northwestern Arkansas is richer in this miner al. than even our sister State Some of these mines may be at some distance from naviga- ble river but others are within a few miles of White river and its tributaries The Kellogg mine, in Pulaski county, and the BeIlah mine, disposed to enter into the business of lead min ing The latter mine might, probably, be lea,- cd from the owners These are portant be cause they have been tested and near the Arkansas and Red rivers, respectively.
 In the north west, so little attention has been paid to this subject, that the most of the lands upon which lead ore has been found is yet va ant and subject to entry at from twelve and d half cents to one dollar and quarter an acre
 For the purpose for which the ore would now be wanted cheaper furnace would answer than when the silver is extracted, or the lead made pure. In some localities, the ore has been found, in larger quantities, at from ten to twenty feet beneath the surface.
 We refer our readers to the extracts from the geological reports as to the ascertained ana pro- ble values of these mines and the facilities or working them.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03

ELECTION OF SENATORS AT AN EXTRA SEs- SION OF THE GENERAL AssEMBLY.-In another column will be found communication on this point. The opinion of c. P. is sustained by all the members of the legal fraternity with whom we have conversed on the subject. We call the attention of those interested to the argument, or statement of our correspondent, and respect fully present the point he makes to our cotem- porary of the Gazette. When the General As sembly meets in November, the question will be fully discussed and of course, that body will not proceed to the election of Senators unless satisfied that the power to do so, is constitution. ally placed in their hands.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03
FULTON COUNTY, ARK,


 MT. EDlroR-In the '' True Democrat" of the l2th inst, see an advertisement of two weddings, purportng to have taken place in this county and neighborhood; one on the 2oth of July, and the other on the 2d of August, which is false, and as ridiculous as false.
 The one purporting to have taken place on the 2d of August is the one l most particularly call your attention, from the fact that Louisa Cochran is neyro'' girl, belonging to the Hon. s. W. Cochran, while James McCarley is quite a nice young man, and is well respected by the genteel and respectable portion of our community.
 You, am sure, will not let this go unnoticed when you become acquainted with the facts The name of the individual should be given to the world, that he might meet with the frowns and con tempt of all persons. A man who would do so mean a thing would not hesitate moment to com init the darkest deed in the catalogue of crime he has lost all the finer feelings, and, think, is not worthy to be placed on an equality with the brute. It will be nothing but justice to publish this unprincipled scoundrel Yours, etc.,
 FELIX. GE- We mislad the letter accompanying the marriage notices, or we would send it to Felix Such tricks are too contemptible for white mar to be guilty of, and if we had the name of the fellow who perpetrated it would publish it.-ED TRUE DEM.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03

the election of Senators for the first Congress may be made at any special or extra session ot the reg islature of such State, prior to the said 18th fep ruary, lo62.
 And that such was the opinion of President Davis, is shown by his approving and signing the above act.
 Now, if this act is in accordance and based upon the seventh article of the permanent constitution it follows that Senators can be elected at called or extra session of the General Assembly, It IS true that one part of the constitution says that Senators must be elected at regular session, but' in the same instrument, this requirement IS wav- ed or discarded at the will of Congress, so far as relates to the first permanent Senate. The rule is, believe, in the construction of such an instru- ment, to so construe it, that all it's parts shall stand. If so, there is no difficulty in the matter What say you7 and would be glad to have the matured opinion of the editor of the Gazette on this point. Respectfully, C. r.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03

a=as@ The Pine Bluff Telegraph company have made dividend of four per cent. of the earn ings for the past six months. The affairs of the company are represented as very prosperous and the extension of the line to Napoleon and Camden IS going on vigorously, notwithstanding the disordered finances of the times. The poles are now on the ground to Napoleon, and on the route to Texas, poles are placed to Princeton and Camden. At the Texas line, they will be met by line from Galveston, Houston, Austin, etc. Much credit is due to the contractors, Messrs. Snow Ketchum, for their persever- ance in this undertaking, while all other public works in the country are suspended. We learn they have a contract for line in Texas and Louisiana.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03

NOTICE TO PERSONS WHO HAVE FILED CLAIMS AGAINST THE LATE UNITED STATES IN THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR OF ARKANsAs.--Wc are requested to state, the benefit and information of those con cered, that pro rata distribution of the money appropriated for that purpose, gives eighty-lour cents and one fifth of a cent on the dollar of the cl inns filed and allowed.
 Cia mints residing at distance, who may de pue others to draw their distributive share, need ID: execute formal power of attorney but simply V w an order and have it attested, authorizing the parry to receive and receipt for the amount que
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03
A QUESTION.

MR EDIToa: The editor of the Gazette of this city, in late issue of his paper took the ground, that at called session of the General Assembly, Senators to the Confederate Congress could not be elected, because the permanent constitution of the Confederate States required that Senators should be elected at a regular session of the legislature, of their respective States. This was my opinion for time if I am not mistaken, a like opinion was intmated or expressed in the True Democrat. But my attention has been called to the last arti cle in the permanent constitution, which is as fol- lows:
 "When five States shall have ratified this con stitution, in the manner before specified, the Con- press under the provisional constitution, shall pre- scribe the time for holding the election of Pres- dent and Vice President; and, for the meeting of the electoral college; and, for counting the votes, and inaugurating the President. They shall, also, prescribe the time for holding the first election of members of Congress under this constitution, and the time for assembling the same. Until the as- sembling of such Congress, the Congress under the provisional constitution shall continue to exercise the legislative powers granted them not extending beyond the time limited by the constitution of the provisional government"
 Now this seems to contemplate provision for loreseeh uiheui'y anu emPo"ers Ihe provisional Congress provide for the election of Senators to the first regular Congress, but that, thereafter. Senators should be elected at regular sessions.- That this is the view taken by the provisional Congress itself, is evident from the fact they pass ed the following act:
 AN ACT supplemental to "An Act to put in
 operation the government, under the permanent
 Constitution of the Confederate States of Ame-
 rica.''
 IHe Congress of Me Confeaerate States of America do enact, That where, in any State of this Con- federacy, there shall be no regular session of the egis aure to be held prior to the 18th of February 1862, it is hereby provided, in obedience to the seventh article of the Permanent Constitution, that
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03
A. C.4S
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The True Democrat has been selected to adver tise Esrays for 1884, at one dollar for each estray
 ARKANSAS COUNTY. Taken up by Mathew A. Trce gray horse, AZ hands high 4 years old. Appraised at $65
 CRITTENDEN COUNTY Taken up by Vim. N Lewis the 2d day of July 1So horse left hind foot whe with saddle mark about 12 years old. Appraised at s35.
 CRAWFORD COUNTY Taken up by Isaiah Vnsant the l7h July 1S61 light sorre mule, with flax and tia about II or l2 hands hgh branded the left hip and shoulder with Spanish brand, old had leather and halter chain. Appraised at $50
 Taken up by John NJ. Capps 2Oth July 1861, sorre about 14 hands high, about years old or brands percevable. Appraised at s30. Taken up by Robert E. Hail on Sd August lS61 a bay horse black mane tail and legs white spot in the forehead
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03

Bar EDMUND HAYS, ESQ, of Magnolia, Col umbia county, Ark arrived here on Monday last with large lot of ready made clothing for the volunteers from that county, in Gen. Har- dee's command. The energy and selfsacrifcing devotion and patriotism manifested by the ladies of Columbia county, and indeed all over the Confectionery in making up clothing, is worthy of all praise and commendation. Their great zeal for the success of the South is unlimited and the urgent necessity for the clothing to be hastened on to the quarters of the army under Gen. Hardee, caused many to labor night and day to accomplish the object in due time.
 We also learn from Mr. Hays that two com panles recently organized in Columbia county, tor the war, are en route for the head quarters of Gen. Hardee, via Memphis, Tenn.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03
RSsYn We have received a letter from Mn, R

gSy We have received letter from Wm R.
 D. Barnett orderly sergeant, Tooth Picks, Col
 Gantt's regiment, Arkansas volunteers, dated Camp Jackson, Tenn, 3 miles east of Memphis, from which we learn the health of the rigiment is good. He says: We have not lost man since We left Philadelphia. We have plenty of bacon, beef neal flour, rice, sugar, coffee and vegetables" He represents the boys as being in fine spirits and anxious to meet the Hessians.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03
IT, v. W D'1 Little Rock, Ark Sept. 30, 1861.

SIMPLE SALvE FOR SOLDIERS FEET IN MARcHiNG.-The Scientific American has re ceived the following receipt for making an ex- cellent composition for amounting the feet of sol ders during long marching: Take equal parts of gum camphor, olive oil and pure beeswax, and mix them together warm until they are unit ed and become stve. At night wash the feet Well, dr. them an apply the salve, and put on cl an sto kings and sleep with hem on Next day the feet will be in excellent trim for march. Ing.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03

DIEDIn this city the morning of the Eth inst, JOHN HENRY, of John D. and Mary Josephine KmDel aged nearly three years.
 But few months were called upon to announce the death his little Eulah and the bereaved parents afresh the loss of little Johnny.
 Though he had tho kndest and treatment yet the rapid and dangerous of the disease rendered all efforts useless. We will not eulogise him. but his remem brance will long live hearts and the silent is the surest token of our love- It is consolation however to reflect that though weeping may lure for night yet joy cometh in the morning.
 At Camp Jackson, Ark, the 18th Sept- 1S61 L. B..
 GH volunteer of Capt McCullOch company from Dallas county Ark. Mir. High Tennesseean, who came to Arkansas last spring to visit his relatives Holly Springs in Dallas county CoM.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03

gSg~ We undertand that the regiment now being organized at this place by Col. Terry is fast filling up. Five companies are on the way, and it is very important the regiment be com
 pleted at an early day, as troops are needed in the west to defend the State of Arkansas from the threatened raid of Lane and Montgomery.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03
A Card,

The undersigned takes this me bod of return;no Q his thanks to the ladies and gentlemen of Ijttle Rock and vicinity, who have so generously con. tributed clothing for his company.
 He also takes great pleasure in thus publicly acknowledging his gratitude to the patriotic ladies of Lit Rock. who compose the "Soldier's Aid Soc ety." fer the promptness and energy with which they have made up the various articles of clothing for his company.
 B. F. DANLEY, Capt.,
 Com'dg. Co. Mud Volunteers.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03
Recruits w auted.

The undersigned are authorized by General Nc uLLocH, to raise an Artillery Company for the Comic ierate service. The term ot service is three years, until the war is ended.
 One hundred and twenty five men, who are will ling to en st as prvatts and to obey lawful autho- rity while ill the service will be received Persons between Is and 9 years of age preferred. All officers are to be appointed after the company IS made up. W. E WOODRUFF, Jr.,
 H. C. WEST.
 Little Rock, Ark Sept 30, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03

s5s The river has been steadily recedng since our last and now is only navigable from Darda- nelle down. Weather warm and cloudy to- day, Wednesday noon.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03
R. H. NSON, EDITOR.
LILLE ROCK. :: : :: OCT. 5, 1851.
For Ele CtOr rS ,

EDWARD CROSS, cf Hempstead Counfs DAVID WALKER, of Washington Co. JOHN R. HAMPTON, of Bradley Co. II. L. GRINSTED, cf Ouachita Co. W. c. BEVENS, cf Independence Co. w. W. MANSFIELD, ct Franklin Co. R. M. GAINES, of Chiiot Co.
 Is.y ELECTIoN-ls WEDNESDAY IN NovEN
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03

sB- The Sheriff of Pulaski county having been notified of vacancy in the House of Representa- tives caused by the resignation of Hon. J. T. Trigg, the undersigned reluctantly yields to the urgent solicitation of friends, and is accordingly candidate for said vacancy at the election to be held on the earliest possible day that may be fixed by the proper authority. JOHN C. PEAY.
 July 4, le6l*
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03

VXTANTED A few dozen empty Pickle Jars Want them w washed clean with the corkes . a - <, oo For gallon jars per dog. with oofks SG' For 3I Zo, Y. ao For i"' .Mps
 At Confectionery Theatre building, Main st. Little Rock
 Sept 26 1861. St
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03
Gazette please copy.

NASHVILLE. Sept. 27-Gov. Harris in obed- enre to d requis tioa rom Gen. A S. Jnhnst n has issued 'oclAml lti,D calling for 30, JOO additional troops from Tennessee.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03
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sT- The Synod of Arkansas will meet in Pine Bluff, on the Thursday before the 4th Sabbath of October, at o'clock, P.
 THOS. R. WEIGH, Stated Clerk.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03

FoR CoNGRgss.-We authorized to announce Hon A. II q AKLASD, of Pulaski candidate for ongress from the district of the counties of Pulaski Saline Dallas Calhoun Union, Jefferson. Bradley Drew. Ashley Chic1 Uesa Arkansas and Prairie Election first ed nesdav in November. 1881.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03

sy- The Presbytery of Ouachlta stands adjourn cd to meet at Pine Bluff, Arkansas on W ednesday, the 23d of October, at ] o'clock, A. NJ.
 A. R. BANKS, Stated Clerk.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03
*see act of Congress of March 3, lsl5, sec. IS.

The proposals be signed by the bidder bidders the guaranty by less than two guaranors and the cert cate by postmaster judge of court of records Send by mail direct to to the Chief of the Contract Blu reau Post Office Department Richmond Virginia" marked ' Proposals State of Arkansas.
 JOHN II. REAGAN, Oct. 3, 1861. 4w Postmaster General
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03

as- authorize to announce JOHN z. II RAlNEl
 qua candidate for Congress from the ld dis rct conp1s tn es o Sebastian, Scott Polk Sesier We'll VI ,m.ry Pike. Henpstead Lafayette, tolumbIa Oua.hitg Cark rerY and Hot Spring Election first ed nvfi, fth) If Nov 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03
Public Speaking.

The counties of Pulaski and Jefferson omitted in th st because agents have discussed the subject thoroughly them and lists have been strbuei in both for time If friends of the project will make other app rntments easily filled the of those made they will be attended tU also.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03

N Any information regarding the standard work upon the uniform and dress of the Army be had of Col DUN CAN who can be found in the office of Col Adjxta General, Court House Building Richmond Va sept, l9, 1Sb1 9w
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03
PINE BLUFF, ARK, Sept. 4, lS61.

EpITOr T Ur DEMOcRAr-- Please announce my a candidate for seat in the next Conf Congress the third Congressional Dis trt of the state Arkansas and oblige yours etc,
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03
cl.fiEcnfc

The undersigned, Postmaster at ---. State of -, ceres OFFICE, that he is acquainted with the above guarantors, and knows them to be of property, and able to make good their guaranty.
 Dated Signed