Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

NORFOLK, Aug. 3I.-Cotton brisk-sales of A. GOO at 2012c.
 WASHINGTON, Aug 3l.--The Post says startling news reaches us from Kentucky. Mir Jackson, 6 member of Congress, left suddenly for Kentucky last night, having received urgent dispatch lndl- eating danger of an instant outbreak. Similar ad- vices were received here day from Guthrie.
 LOUISVILLE, Aug. 3l.-The above is entirely sensational. Jackson doubtless is coming to at tend the convention of Union legislature, and Con- gressman Guthrie has been spending most of the day with Ex-Presdent Pierce, who is here. Did Mr. Guthrie expect instant outbreak, the su- perntendent of the road of which Guthrie is pres- dent would not have authorized the statement that the road would not be stopped without ample mo- tice. Fremont's abolition proclamation is read with amaZement.
 WASHINGTON, Sept. 2.-Among the papers found at Ft. Hatteras, was from the late consul of | Rio Janeiro-giyng description of vessels leav ing or about to leave there with cargoes. Six ot these vessels were captured by privateers. The Harriet Lane ran ashore at Hatteras and threw overheard her guns and coal.
 WHEELING, Sept 2.--A great excitement pre- vailes here in consequence of dispatch from tair mount, which reports that the secessionists in the back counties are marching on the town to burn it and tear the railroad up. The rising is supposed be in concert with Gen. Lee.
 OurscY, ILL, Sept. 2.-Great excitement here; an attack is apprehended from Missouri. 1 ST JOSEPH, Mo, Sept. 2.-A 10 mounted Mis- | sourians paraded town captured two federal re- cruitng officers. company of city cavalry sur rounded Georgetown, and took Magofin, brother to the Gov. of Ky, and several others prisoners.
 NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 2.-Congress adjourned at midnight yesterday, until the third Monday in Mo- | yember, unless convened by the President sooner. | The annexed acts were approved and made pub- lic An act establishing rates of postage for news papers and periodicals sent to dealers by mail or | through express-made the same as those paid for by the regular subscribers. An act requiring post | masters to receive treasury notes ln sums ot five dollars or upwards for stamps and stamped envel- opes. An act for the sequestratiOn Of the estates of alien enemies and for the indemnity of citizens of the Confederate States, and persons aiding the same in the existing war. The act says, whereas the government and people of the U. s. have de- parted from the usages of civilized warfare in de stroying and confiscating property belonging to peop!e of the Confederate States of all kinds, whether used for military purposes or not; and whereas our only protection against such wrongs is to be found in such measures as indemnity our own citizens for them and restrain wanton excesses of our enemy, etc. The act then proceeds to explain the way in which such contscation shall be conduc- ted. A resolution approved directing the sec | retarv of war whenever practicable to supply the troops with we'll baked bread, also rations of fresh vegetables when they can be obtained at reasonable cost An act authorizing the President to appoint l 1 recommended by the generals. An act authorz ne the appointment of adj utants of regiments and | egions by the President on recommendations by colonels thereof An act requiring the secretary of war to receive and forward clothes shoes blankets and other articles of necessity sent to the army by private contribution An act allowing chaplalns 1 in the army the same rations as privates.
 WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-The war department has received nothing official of the Rosencrantz dis | asters.
 WHEELING, Sept 3.-Col. Crossman and two companics of regulars attacked four hundred se- cessionists at Worthington Marion county. They were beaten off with two killed. Reinforcements | have been sent.
 GALLoPoLIs, O., Sept. 3.-A fight is reported at the county court house. The contederates were whipped by three faderal companies who burned the town.
 Bosrov, Sept 3-The bar1s owned in Charles ton, have been seized by the surveyors.
 WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-Chase has issued patri- otic appeal in behalf of the loan.
 Sr LouIs, Sept. 3.-The Confederates are re- ported concentrating at the terminus of the Cairo 1 and Fulton railroad, where they will make stand.
 CAIRO Sept. 3.-Prcntiss has resigned-Gen. l Grant succeeds him.
 1 NEW YORK, Sept 3.-The Courier des Etats Uus has gone into new hands, and will hereafter advocate rebellion. Tammany Hali has elected full delegation to the loyasts convention.
 RICHMOND VIA NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 3.-The Pre- sdent has called Congress together tomorrow l (Tuesday) to attend to some unfinished business. A quorum is still here. They will probably ad- iourn in a day or two. It is reported here that the shp Gondar from Liverpool has arrived at Bran l fort N. c. She seen and chased by the block ading squadron, but escaped safely. Vice Presi- dent Stephens continues at Manassas in attend ance on his sick brother, Judge L. Stephens. Moth ing of interest from the camps.
 LOUISVILLE, Sept. 2.-Montreal-The steamer North American has arrived from Liverpool with three days later dates. Sales of cotton 5000O 1I ConsuIs 9l18@.9I. The rupture between Austria and Hungary is regarded as comp!ete.- Fair Orleans cotton l91a. Sales of Friday 24,OOO | bales.
 NEW YORK. Sept. 2.-The surveyor has seized twenty eight vessels owned whole or in part in the | South.
 WASHINGTON, Sept 2.-The Post says the pickets are closing-many exciting rumors prevail-some saying the Confederates had crossed at Aquia 1 Creek
 LOUISVILLE, Sept. 3.-Nothing in the eastern reports but qualifications over tee Hatteras cap ture Butler says Hatteras light may again send forth it's cheering ray to the storm beaten mariner A new department is to be created for Butler
 MACON CITY, Mo-, Aug. 3l.-The secessonists | have taken St. Joseph and Sheblna. They also | fired into train near this place.
 LOUISVILLE, Sept. 3.-Tbe fighting all over Mis- souri-both parties capturing many prisoners, who will probably be held for retaliation. Reports however are worthy of lite credit It is reported that Prentiss has captured 500 secessonists.
 WASHINGTON Sept. 3.-Special dispatch of the Post says the contederates concentrating large force south of Alexandria and are erecting bat teries near the mouth of Occoquon creek. Heavy firing heard in the direction of the federal line this mouling--no report of battle has been received Skrmishing occurred in the vicinity of the Capain hrdee over the Potomac but it is not believed that | it was serious.
 LOUISVILLE, Sept 3.-The Kentucky legislature is not organized yet, owing to difficulty regard ing the new distrcts-there several extra | senators.
 LIVERPOOL, Aug 25.-Sales of cotton on Satur- day 30000 bales Spectators and exporters talk ing 10, ,0O0. Market closed firm
 PROCLAMATION!
 HEAD QUARTERS lsT. DIVISION,
 1lrmy ArAanSas; Osage 1Mlls:
 August p, 1861.
 At the battle of' Oak Hils' near Springfield, Missouri, on the 10th inst, large numbers of horses and mules, arms and accoutrements, etc, of the army, and of our own wounded men, were UNLAWFULLY and FELONIOUSLY AP