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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-12-14
General & ])olitieal,
From the Lu:erne Union
Lord Butler.
ILKEs.RARRR, Nov. %, 1861

WILKES BARRE, Nov. 2s, 1861.
The writer of this has just returned from
the chamber where rests, in the silence of
death, all that is mortal-all that is earth.
ly, of Lord Butler, whose death occurred
suddenly, yesterday, November 27, 1861 -,
about 3 o'clock in the afternoon. His
age was about 55 years. He had been in
a state Of declining health two or three
years, seeming to be wasting away under
the influence of some inward destroying
agent. About 2 clock in the afternoon
he called to visit his only surviving sister
Mrs Judge Copyngham, and no,c the on
ly surviving member of the family of the
late Lord Butler, Sr., so well and SO ia.
vorably known liz years gone by. After
spending a little time in cheerful converse,
Mr.. Butler returned home. From indica.
tions discovered after his death, there is
reason to believe that blood vessel had
been ruptured, while he was in the street.
He entered his abode undiscovered by any
other of its inmates, except by domestic,
who noticed him walking hastily through
the back part of his dwelling, into the sit.
ting room, where he was soon after dis.
covered by a youg daughter, lying upon
the floor. Mrs. Butlsr being called, ap-
preached, and found him lifeloss-a pud-
die of blood near by, plainly indicating
death from copious hcmorrage of the lungs.
The writer of this, from youth, had
cherished an intimate acquaintance with
Mr., Butler. About forty years ago, in
our youth-a short time apart-we both
united with the NJ, L. Church in Wilkes.
Barre. Since then we knew each other
as true and confding friends only know
each other. The cares, anxieties and
heart emotions of one, was known to the
other, as nearly as proper for one thus to
look into the heart of another. Associa.
ted with him thus, and in various official
stations in the church, may not speak of
him! Who more proper to pen feeble
tribute to departed worth, than he who SO
we'll appreciated it
As citizen and man, Mr., Butler
was intelligent, patriotic, liberal, upright,
honest and guileless-a man of spotless
integrity. He had high sense of honor
that somctimcs-very rarcly-caused an
impulsiyc resentment of an apparently in
tended ipdignity. If any supposed he
had a prominent fault, they probably
would have traced its exhibition hero,--
But such need only to have known how
free his bosom was from ungencrous resent
ment, to be enabled to discriminate be-
tween fault, and, principle to re-
pei what seemed 10 him to be grovelliug
indignity, or an rnmanly act.
As neishbor, Mr.. Butler was kind
sympathising, and ever ready to meet eV'
cry possible requ irement enjoined either
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-12-14
More Zeal than Discretion.
To THE PRESIDENT.

Not bad joke is told of one Of the New
York night inspectors. 1t happened =
few evenings since, shortly after the wharf
watch was set, that plain looking coun-
tryman was seen leave brig lying at pier
No G, with suspicious. looking bundle in
his hands. 1t was large package and
heavy one, and the stranger tugged along
slowly up the pier with it, and turned ths
corner, sweating under his load.
"Aha my fine fellow" CALCULATED the
lynx eyed inspector-a sharp set official
by the way-"aha I've got you this time!"
and approaching the countrymen he said {:
"Good evening. Let ne relieve you Of
that load my friend,'
"Eh!" responded the man, uneasily,
"I'll take that bundle, if you please"
"Thank you"
"1ts heavy isn't it ?" said the officer.
"Yaas Which way you goin' nabur'"
"Cone aloug-it's all right; III tax.
caro- of this-come on /"
Edzactly-much obliged, It's tarnal
heavy, an I've got to git it up to the
Howard House"
Come along" continued the officer,
knowingly "ws'll see about that" and
in a few minutes they reached the Howard
when the stranger observed that the in
speOtor had no idea of halting.
HHallo which way, friend ! I'm stop
ping here" said the countryman.
CTS no matter. I've seized this prop
erty, and you can explain matters at the
Custom House to morrow" continued the
shrewd Inspector,
"Luk here, friend Not tsw fast, If
ysw please, I've paid my doOties on that
ere lot o good, Jest you look at this,
neow," and he drew forth bit of paper
from his vest pocket, singnsd by the coll
leotor.
"Why, you scamp !" said the inspector,
"this is permit for your goods Why
didn't you show that before 7"
Why, in the fust place, you didn't ask
me tew; and in the next place, eff had,
you'd d seen me break my back aforo you'd
ha' brought the bundle clear up here for
me, know"
The inspector blowsd hi, nose, and cur
sing the eountryman for fool, turned
down pine street instanter, to resume his
lonely round. The stranger put his par
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-12-14
Things that I Have Seen,

have seen farmer build a house so
large and fine that the sheriff turned him
out of doors.
l have seen young men sell good farm,
turn merchant, break, and die in an in
sane hospital.
have seen farmer travel about SO
much that there was nothing at home
worth looking after.
have seen a rich mans son begin
where his father left off-wealthy and
end where his father began-penniless,
have seen worthy farmers son idlt
away years of The prime Of his life in dis
sipation, and end bis career in the poo
house.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-12-14
Select Storm
THE POISONED ARROW.

We would carry our readers back some
thirty years to the times when civilization
was slowly approach ng the western wilds,
and when the spirit of adventure led the
hardy pioneers out from their native vii
lagos tc the domain of the red man. One
lovely morning in June, two travellers,
both well mounted, drew their reins upon
the banks of the Mississippi, where now
stands the fourishing town of Red King.
As their vision took in the wide range of
water, prairie and bluffs that lay spread
out before them, light of satisfaction
seemed to light up the features of each,
for surely their gaze never rested on a
lovlier spot After a moments silence
the elder ef the two dismounted from lis
steed, and motioned to his companion to
do the same.
"Nay, Barton, I prefer the Landscape
as seen from this position" answered his
companion, 4" I shall keep my saddle until
you are ready to remount."
&C We shall 60 no further !" Barton re-
piled, elf we are to pitch our tents in the
wilderness, brother mine, let it be here,
for we may not find grccner spot, or one
that We should like better. See this grove
of pines little labor will transform it
into rustic palace, where Barton and
Harry Newton may find the rest they are
in pursuit Of"
/" So be it then," Harry answered, lie
threw himself from his horse, and unslung
the rise from bis back "When we start
ed | agreed to abide your selection, and !
shall not question it now. This is indeed
a lovely place. Surely no white man has
ever before set his foot upon this solitude,
never pressed the rich soil beneath US
Let us be the first to wake the slumbering
echoes"
Ere bis brother could stop him, Harry
raised his rife to his shoulder and pulled
Che trigger. From Orag to crag, from val.
ley to valley, the sound of the report few
disturbing the stiffness that had hitherto
been almost felt, and driving many a
feathered resident screaming into the air
You will learn better in time, Harry,
Barton said. "Never again waste shot
even for whim, you may need all your
ammunition ere long. We are now in the
territory of the Dacotahs, and must kseI
careful watch against surprise"
'You surely are not alarmed at oul
absence from the settlements, or fearful oi
the Indians 7"
No! ] only wish to meet them in th'
broad light of day, face to face. We shal
soon make friends Of them if they approach
US thusi; but they may not stop to form
friendships if they come upon US una
ware"
:" have felt your powers of persuasion
and judging from their influence upon me
cannot doubt your winning qualities. =
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-12-19
BY T FL G E A P H :.

NASHVILLE, Dee. lb.--The Bowling Green correspondent of the Union and American says the enemy s advance, to the number ot or 6,O00, art at Green river with some artillery, but have shown no dis position to cross the river. They are repairing the bridge.
 Reliable adv c represent that Humphrey Marshall is steadily advancing toward Lexing- ton. He meets with little or no opposition.
 A gentleman who left Paducah on the lth says the tedeIals had only about 5000 troops there, lO,O00 at Cairo and Birds Polnt and 100 at Slnlthland. There are no indications at Cairo ot speedy movement down the Mississippi
 Lincoln's message a.d Cameron's report pro- duced great change among the union men about Smilhland.
 k INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 9.-Several of our regi vents have moved forward on the Louisville and Nshville railroad to make room for the regl~ mes constantly arriving. If preparations meafanything, forward movement will cer- tainiy >ke place at an early day.
 tEAS.voRr, KY, Dec. 9th.-Col. Garrard writes lro' London, dated Saturday, p. m., that Uen. G. bCritteuden Is at Cumberland Gap with a large .rce, and 300 at Morristown are coming to Joi'nin. H. says Crittenden ha, IniFty I4 'ays pro.ons, and fears he will invade heh'ucA} i'o'ii ~ ''- point. The Tennessee brig que anu o0' .,I Y Is regiments have gone to Somerset There a no troops to check Crit tenden. CINCINNATI Dec TO- ,Gov. McGolio is said to be much eXaspefateo,t ,t ina attAmnt or th,. rebels to set up provisf II cnyern,oant fnr Kentucky, in ihe south w6zslr ,nr,,n of ,ba Sate He Is believed to be ',,' ', q, nn.r, ate more heartily with the unidII,H
 England Demands sliden sz Mason
 Especial dispatch to the Memphf., n,cII
 RICHMOND, Dec. l7.-An impor,a. a;.,..,cb was receiTed here last night by the ,sifda,t and communicated this morning to Ccc, Cc,rl1s concerning the attitude of England in reg d ',' the arrest of Mason and Shdell. H Mr. k JbelF of Richmond, announced in the House f Delegates of Virginia, this morning. that th, British government had demanded the uncon dlional surrender ot tsr Confederate CDmmlS soners. Great sensation produced here Signed, DIME.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-12-19

A DUEL NOT FoUGHT.-As matter of interest to the public, and for no other req son or motive, we give place to the follow ing articles embracing the shortest history we can furnish of difficulty between two citizens of this community-one the editor of a public journal and the other au officer in the military department of the State by appointment of the Executive. Whatever opinions may be entertained in regard to the merits of the difficulty, as between the principal parties concerned, we have heard but one universal expression of surprise at the part borne in the affair by the Cover nor of the State. Without commenting upon the impropliety of his act we submit the challenge and denunciatory card of the challenging party, with the response of the editor of the Gazette, which follows:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-12-19
yup,pr.xr vpnu THE WrsT-Frou

IMPORTANT FROM THE WE5T.-From the Ft. Smith News we see that information reached that place on the l2th inst, of fearful increase ill the forces of Opotheyholo. A large number of Creeks. Cherokees aud Seminoles had ioiued him. The Cherokee regiment under Col. Drew had dlsbanded, a part joining the enemy, portion returning home and some remaining with Col. Cooper. Opothleyholo was encamped about the Big Bend of the Arkansas with force va, riousy estim lted, from 2,OOO to 4,0O0 men, well armed and all naked to the waist and painted. Col. Cooper was about five miles from tls enemy with small force and was considered ii: close place. A thousand Chocta ws had started to his relief A battle has doubtless been fought by this time.
 The News thinks a company of artillery with @ good battery would soon disperse the Indians
 The small pox is taking its leave of Fort Smith, only few eases as 8 mild character still rem maining.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-12-19

GARvIN, BELL & Co.-We are pleased to see the following notice of this well known firm in the Memphis Avalanche:
 ''See caid of Garvin. Bell Co., in this paper. We know their friends in Arkansas will be pleased to hear of the dissolution and the with irawa of the three junior partners Cor young LncJlnites) from this firm. Every member of this house, as 1t now stands, are true to the South, and understand are making arrangements to open large house III Memphis"
 A correspondent of the Avalanche from Bow ling Green, in speaking of the southern feeling prevailing among Kentuckians, also makes men ton of the firm of Messrs. Gurvin, Bell S Co.,, as follows;
 .'Evcn in Louisville, with is powerful northern influence anu its overwhelming union vJte, the leading business men actel and voted for the South and contributed freely of their fer the south ern cause. 1 may cite an instance, the lai.eSt house in the city, and one of the oldest and best known-the house of c irwin, Bell X Go, " m Garvili, the senior member ard capitalist, is and always has been southern man. actively aiding in the southern nov ement, presiding over southern meetings, giving his money to the southern cause and voting for southern candidates. John Bell, the next member of the til'm aCGs a union man un. til he saw the objects of the eadess Of tte union party, and from that time he has been ardenty with the southern party, ncuyriug the btterest hatred from his former union friends for his course. Sam. Gwynn, the head member of the concern, isor. the first moment, eptpred into tie purposes and move ,nen,s ot the friends of the South with all the ar- dor and enthusiasm of his Irish nature, and. when it seemed that Kentucky would not defend her rights and those of her citizens he removel to tbn South, where he now resides. Robert Russell. another member of the firm, like Bell ras a nnion man, but had his eyes opened at all early day. and is now resident of Tennessee, where believe, be has rented d mil and is making aaur for the Con. tederate States,"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-12-19
R1s~ Our terms hereafter will be, Ill adsan

R@ss- Our terms hereafter will be, Ill Ausance as follows:
 Ttco dollars per annum in specse, or Tco do'-
 h,rs aud fifty cenfs n pdper money, otAe'
 Man Co4tederate notes.
 We are forced to this by the great enhance ment in the price of printing paper and th, great depreciation in the value of all kinds ot paper money. It is a necessity with us to keef up our paper. Our receipts from job work and advertising having long since almost entirel, ceased-we have to rely solely upon the sub scriptions to the paper to keep it agoing. The public printing, owing to the reduc:on in prices made at the last session of the General Assembly, the great increase ia the cost of pa per and labor, and the depreciated currency receive from the treasury has become an ex- pense to us instead of a profit.
 Under these circumsta we are compelled, when our subscribers pay us in paper money, to demand two dollars and fifty cents as the price of our paper.
 Our clab rates will be suspended until after the war.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-12-19
To the Public.
LITTLE ROCK, Dec. 9th 186

LITTLE ROCK, Dec 9th 1861.
 In consequence of the assault made upon me in his co. c. Danley'>) paper, the Gazette) of yesterday morning, 1 address ed him the following communication, de- livered by Henry Rector, which he declin- ed to respond to in any manner whatever. Havin endeavored 10 coper his physical dgects. by putting him upon grounds of equality with myself, failing in that, 1t is only necessary for me to add, that Chris topher Columbus Danley, has proven him >elf>a gross calumniator, and "on impostor in Me ranks of honor' deserving no fur ther notice from myself or others, than to consign him to the position of coward, deserving rather the pity than the scorn oi honest men, and gentlemen.
 EDMUND BURGEVlN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-12-19
MRS. Eerrvuow -Tha MAh:lo

MRS. EEEENHow.-The Mobile Advertiser gives short sketch of this lady, whose scath ing letter to Wm. H. Seward may be found oa our first page. Her maiden name was O'Neil, and she married Robert Greenhow, for many years librarian and translator for the State de. partmeut--a man of erudiion and mark in ms day. He subsequently, moved to California where he died some years ago. Ills wldo" mas since resided in Washington, moving Tn the pest society, and we'll known to the public men ot the day, especially to the sta1eSmeh .. 'ng 'oa'n knowledge of the world and tact in society," Her sister, Mrs. Madison Cutts, is the mother of Nrs Senator Douglas. But notwithstanding that near relationship to Judge Douglas family, Mrs. Greenhow-she was good deal of poll tician-did not favor his election to the presi,. dency.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-12-19
proo,.nin n by the Governor,

r n ITV X k K A N o'
 PRESENTS sRAIL coNE-Gresi'"9'
 vtyppr ln compliance with law an elec,e A Il M f-N Eid on the first Wednesday Gt N NY noll I66l, in the lst, 2d, Sd and 4th t'o' e.llott Jtricts of this State for the ciec- so" Iil Districts of one Representative .'on I'll o,'C state of Arkausas ill the House o' 5o rTEeSg the Congress of the Confederate Srstas of aica, for and during ;he ter Gi '%3 years commence es win 5 the he 9'h ahy d3y of Fe5rnarAP 1882 "nd emd m , w,tn c ."J 1hr f Con- Fe6rnaA lo6I and VII em1rdV AnJ mhe, ,i'e ,eas om gres, o Confederate sIa'TS 4 fiI in the off .r o the the rets :, s,a,e :''" ;t appears that n,s'id First Secres o"g '" pistict the following name persons Cong' ,bo bo ,nmb,r of votes se,uider their h"mc''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-12-19
Public Land Sale.

rarnTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in ptrsn,n,o o. ;, IV sttuctons from the aUiitor of public accounts f te State of Arkansas, under authority vested in bjo, b % ordinance the convention of tho 27th day of Nny I,t we shall proceed to offer at rIhlc sale on Monday , ~ day Of ianary s82 the following tracts of l4nd owit Fractional sections 70 2l and 2S, TslanS i OI {i,~ Lake. in township Is south Of range one weet of tt s principal nj rid m VI ''o ''' Al prohs navins pre ention rights to any portion of the An''e aS arA avsed fo make proof th,r of and na ment beore he day deSsnd for the sale there other wise their rights will ee tcrfiad ~
 HENRY POWERS Register
 FRANCIS II. MOODY Receiv,r Little Rock Dec. 10 1Ss1 N = ANe''SA"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-12-19
IICIl,
 EDMUND BURGEVlN.
LITTLE ROCK, Dec. 7th 1861.
c, c. DANLEY-

U. I. DANLEY-
 Sir:: In your paper of this morning, you have attempted to cast reflections upon my honor, and oS you are not my equal in physical obility, warrantins on my part an assault, demand retraction of yonr avow als, or that you render that satisfaction which is due to a gentleman upon the field of honor.
 Governor Rector, the bearer of this, act ing for me, will arrange the necessary pre- lminaries for the adjustment of our diff culties.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-12-19
" Union Men"

Some of our friends, as well as our enemies, to the fact that there formerly existed a Union party in this State. To the former we desire to make some assurances, but to the latter no apologies. The Washington Telegraph, in com menting upon article about the recelt Con- gressional elections in this State, says:
 The True Democrat has a circulation abroad, and we regret tn it should hay mate the i'm preS>lon, (un"ittin5ly pefhaps,} thit there was any Union sentiment still existing here or any pfty based on an! remn 'ntS ot Union sentiment, ur ueelre ot re constructions
 II any such impression was made by our ar ,lcle 1t was surely not justified, for we alluded to the result of our recent elections to prove the contrary. We heartily concur with our CO., temporary in the hope that really there is no Union sentiment remaining now Tn the State of Ark as, and "nUdlspo ,ilion 0 e. ab!lsh such q party We infer that much from the result Of the recent election But what we desire t. assure our friends, Is that we will take part Ii prescribing no man who differed with Us h our alvocacy of the cause of secession, and who Is n w faithfully discharging his duty as 8 go d and loyal citizen of the conf-deracy. And fur thermore we assure them that we shall not only take notice of, but will condemn every act oi any public fInctionary manifesting partiahty towards either of the parties that formerly ex- isted, especially when the sinister motives of such funciionary are so transparent as to be> come a topic of common remark. We regard snch partiaties improper and mschievous- tending to q revival of former political strifes and animosties.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-12-19

COMING The Clarendon Standard pub of two members of the :. Pro bono pablic0 so- cety,' and says it hopes soon to herald the iacI et ihe last one coming out
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-12-19

ssa" Our attention has been called to cou pie of sentences in former article headed Arkansas Generals" in these worlds :" Fotroe ran afoul Of Burgeyin and others. Ali. Wilson anu Reagan each gave him tine benefit ofa cafd' ana the governor was severe upon him.
 The him" in the above was intended. oc course, to apply to Pearce
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-12-19

MECHANICS As8ocIATGoN.-The Mechanics of this city will meet at the Market-house, thi, (Thursday) evening, at 6z o'clock. Its to your interest alone-turn out and see what will or can be done, in these our trying times. Let al attend for there is important business to b. transacted, or you are ruinedif you longer tarry O: delay. C.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-12-19
Total,..............5 5241 2l27 II

Making in the aggregate, in the First Congress siona District, for Felix | Batson four thor and. two nunGFel and thirty four votes: fir H. F. Th,In- asson, one thousand, eight hundred ami seventy nne votes; for R. r. Colburn, thiy!y-siy yo.e5: S:atfrrin-, sixty seven. In the Second Cour7es- slonal District, for G. D. Roy>ton, three thnn,and four hundred and fifty -Isiae votes; for A. g. Ilup;, one thousand, three hundred and tuenty.,hrec v"ie'; for !. [. Bearlen ejg16 hundred and s:x.y- four votes; for s. NJ Scott v- hunrlrnd and seven. fy''"o votes; ioc 4. C. Mayers. five hup freI and twenty three rote'; for Inc. F. Y Whe4ler. one hum red and thirty nine votes; for Crc-.n | Cl}; t,yo IWlfeu an seven votes; ansi $ altering ten votes ih the ih ri Congressional D strict: for ~ IT, G r- !ahi, two thousand, one hGa,lfed and ffrv seven votes; Tor liison P. hlison, two thous lld. one h'tA're'f ahi twent, five votes: fer B. C. LIarlev oh' !honSn1' seven hand-ed and ten votes; for l. S' Muri"N' h'e hnn}red an twenfy-seve votrs; TOT '. = Ar'ttf, five hundred aui faure,n n votes; i"r w r. Ggace two hundred and xty rhrrc votes < anu scatter n% eight votes; af in thr Fnur,h Com gre soha' I Str rt, for Tho. B. ianv th e,. thcu- san TWO nandrcd 8pi two gv.sevpn votes; for Its IT, ''.tgson two thousand one hundred and tw en- s,.+eFsjl v''te'; au ser 'trrng eleven votes.
 Now, ther'l"'c, |, tIt>KY V. REcq ,R. Gov, rr,n- ot Inc ~tare of Arkansas. bv virtue ol ,b, ,nh,rtv m iae Yes ct hv Law. do hereby declare and mlte Known, that Felix !. patSon, in the sail Fnst Con steSS onh D Stric'; Gran son D. Royston, in tte sui Second CongFessi nal niS'r ct: Au. ustus Il. Grilnd, n the i'd Third Cong oesional Dstic'; and Thomas 5. Han V, in tie said Fourth Cougr,s sonal Diatli t. were It lid election duly ecc:el Representatives to represent the State of Arkareas m the House of Representatives of the Corer ot the Confederate States of America for the term of two years, which will commcnre .rlc l. th dav of February. D. 1862, and will ;.nd on the lI,h d'y of February 1864 rdd ~ill embrace the first Congress Of the Confederate States,
 In test nonv whereof have hcreuoto }~~} &ot my hand ani caused the >etl 0C }~~( the St7te of Aikansas to he affixed
 a Little Rock, this the 10th day of
 December, A. 1861.
 II. M. RECTOR.
 By the Governor:
 Innn L SriRMAy. Secretary Of Sfnte