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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19
A WORD FROM THE WISE

Dear Miss Ida, or Mrs. (which s all the same, For can't tell your state by the sound of you
 name;
 sure. Or if you have husband, and an extra or two
 " "reasure,'D Please let me return you ''word from the wise;n Let q " member' "pull the wool from over your
 eyes," Which some 'member" must have put on, it
 would seem From that " fair" nights inaccountable dream Don't think while roaming among the fair" that
 night, That was bewitched by your eyes ceruleanly
 light; Forw while gazed into these depths SO soft and blue l was making comparisons, (perhaps "odious' to
 you) With eyes "lovc-;i ;ilumncd," which oft have seen Beam forth from the soul of my hearts chosen
 queen. Her brows not marked" nor her cheeks very "red," Nor has she "curls" with gold pins on the back of her head Hers lsa beauty quite unadorned by art, 1 The brightness that beams from sunshny heart. Don think forgot while at the "fair " did roam, My dear " Mollie" who tendeth the babies at home Or, looking upon the itte garments SO new, Never thought of my "Jake" or little pet !" Sue;" Or, while dainty cooked fowls on the table did
 come, Forgot Molle" dear feeding the chickens at
 home
 No, never can forget wherever go, My sweet "Mollie' dear. who loves me SD! An! soon in our moments of freside bliss, will tell her the tales of our metropolis; And while chatting as follows (beguiling the time With little more sense and little less rlyme,) will feel like warrior returned from the field Wit chaplet of laurels and an unbroken shield Molle, the Rock girls all fell in love with me-" To which she replies, quite brmtul of gee, "1 don't wonder at that, at all, my dear Joe, For did 20 once. having good taste YOU know; | But did you return it and fall in love too, Forgetting behind you the one who loved you?" "No never, dear Mollie, for their charms all com. bned
 Could not equal thy charms, in heart or in mind; But testing aside, for no love was abused, For this is the way We became so well used Bcaux were 80 scarce that into their ranks We were enlisted, for which our best thanks; For at their "iairs," theatre, parties and balls, The grave. weighty matters of our legislative halls Could be partly shaken of; and thus all of us Survived this "deep session" without ''tuss" or | "muss."
 My warm thanks they have t>o," Mollie replies, And may the husbands they get be so true and 50
 "wisc!'
 Now Little Rock ladies must bid you farewell, Fly home to my" Mollie and the truth to her tell l hope to be "remembered" two yeais from thi:
 time;
 Think of me as !" the handsome man." but not b,
 this rhyme;
 But scarcely believe you will recollcct month-- "Pve got stuck"-can't rhyme, 80 must close d
 oneth. ODA.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19
AN ACTto amend chapter l37 of Gould's
 Digest, under tho head of Public Prin

AN ACT to amend chapter l37 of Gould's Digest, under tho head of Public Prin . ing.
 SEC. l. Be t enacted 6y the General As- senaUy of the .Stote of -Arhansas, That, from and after the passage of this act the public printer of this State shall be paid for all work executed for the State, except the printing of bills. at the rate of fifteen per cent less than is now paid by law. SEC. ?. Be u further enacted, That the public printer shall be required to do and perform all book, pamphlet and job print ing;-work of every kind and description for which the State shall be liable to pay. SEC. 5. B. it .further enacted, That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this act, be and the same are hereby repealed.
 BRADLEY BUNCH,
 Speaker of House of Reps.
 THOS. FLETCHER,
 Pres. of Senate. Approved, January Sth, 1861.
 HENRY Nj. RECTOR. certify that the above is a true copy of the original act filed in my office. January 14th, 1861.
 JOHN l. SHERMAN,
 Sec. of State
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19

PUBLIC MEErINo.-The public is respect fully invited to the State house on Satur- day night. 7 o'clock. Speeches will be made by Messrs. Oates, Duval, Bait Jones and others A full attendance of the citi. zens is requested. In time like this it becomes necessary that every one should be vigilant in learning and maintaining the rights of the South.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19
MpoprAyr ro Dr,Y>,o,,,

IMPORTANT TO DELINQUENT SUBscnrBEns. This will be the last paper sent to sub. scribers who are two years in arrears for their subscription. All such who will send us six dollars will be entitled to a credit of three years--for the two back years and one year in advance; but if we are com peiied to send out the accounts for collec- tlon S3 per year will be exacted in all in. stances. All moneys remittei by mail is at our risk. Gold dollars are the lost convenient coin for mailing.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19
ANoTHRR ARKANSAS RIVER BOAT
 GONE UNDER"

OINAlNG OF THE CONWAY
 We are called upon again to record a steamboat disaster in Arkansas river-the third within two weeks. and being the fourth Arkansas river boat that has ''playcd out' in as many weeks. First came the South Bend, at Island 10; then the Sevier and Frontier City. in Arkansas river, and now the Conwaa mas succumbed to the ele- ment she rode. On Friday last, when about forty miles above Napoleon, she struck snag and sunk in few minutes. Our particulars are very meagre. The strangest part of the affair is that the Con- may had been engaged in wrecking the Frontier Ctty, and had the crew and all the freight of that boat on her, and the City, it will be recollected, when she sunk, had on board the freight and crew of the .Seuier. There would seem to be fatality in con- nection with the ,Ssuier that inclines one to superstition. No lives were lost.
 The Conmoy was new and very small sternwheel boat, worth about $5, 1000, and was, we think, uninsured. She was com- manded by Capt Robinson, and owned by a gentleman named Thomas, living on the Arkansas river.-Aualanche, Jun. l2.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19

CoueYs-The sudden changes of our climate are sources Of PULMONARY BRONCHIAL and AsTH MArIc AFFECTIONS. Experience having proved that simple remedies often act speedily and cer- ainly when taken in the early stage of the disease recourse should at once be had to " Brouns Bron. eh'al Iroeh's," or Lozenges, let the Gold, Cough, or lrritat on oi the Throat be ever s sht, by this precaution more serious attack may be efec tually wdrred of. Public Speakers and Singers will lind them effectual for clearing and strengthen ing the voice. See advertisement.
 Dec. Is, 1860. 6m
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MT. Padgett voted for Kennard.
Mississippi secedes from the Union

Mississippi Secedes from the Union The following dispatch from the presi- dent of the Mississippi State convention, now in session, was announced in our State Senate on Saturday last:
 By Telegraph from Jackson. Miss.
 Januory 10, 1S61 To Gov. H. M. REcToR, Liale Rock am instructed by the Mississippi State convention to inform you that the State of Mississippi by vote of her convention, ap- preaching unanimity. has seeded uncondi- tionally from the Union, and desires on the basis of the old constitution to form q new Union with the seeding States.
 WILLIAM $. BARRY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19
WedneSdov, Jan. 16

MT Askew Ofereds series of resolutions relative to requesting Lincoln and Hamlin to resign. Read and laid on thetable in definitely. Ayes 2O-noes 1.
 MT. Sia'k' from committee on education. reported iavorably to House bill concern lng school laws of Arkansas county. Read
 Also' iavorably to bill concerning com.
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Senate adjourned
EridnN. Jan. IS

Fftaoy, Jan. IS. The Senators were called alphabetically MT. Watkins, on leave, reported House bill t" incorporate the White River Valley Railroad Company. Read and passed The bull rejected yesterday, concerning persons holding certificates of application tn purchase certain swamp lands in Old Il jena Lanl District was received, and amended. and as amended passed. The general appropriation bill was read. amend 'd and passed.
 Senate took recess.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19

UBarrys' Tricopherous is the best and cheapest article for dressing, beautfying, cleans. lns' curling preserving and restoring the hair.- Ladies, try it. Sold by all Druggists and ApOth. ecaries. june9, ,'6O,ly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19

FLOUR-With moderate supplies and q good demand, prices unchanged, and we agin quote in lots. Fine si 5o@5 %; super6ne, s 50@5 75, and extra, s6 5O@6 75. The sales yesterday were confined to abont 250 brs at the above figures.
 CORN.-With reduced stock, anl good de- mand holders are firm, and 55@57l19c. in lots from levee are still the ruling figures. Sales yesterday from store of2oO bags at 60c. and 4)o do. at 55@ 62nc.
 OATS,-ln moderate supply and good demand at 35935c in lots from leyee. Sales yesterday from store ut 40@42Tc.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19

EV During the present week for about haif the tune we have hal rainy weather; yet the river has not risen more than about foot, and is too low for the large steamers to ply between here and Napoleon.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19

CANDIDATE FOR DELEGATE TO THE STATE Gov. vEsTIoS.-lf Dr. s. J. J.STALLINGs will becomea candidate to the contemplated State Convention from Conway county, he will he supported bv many oemocrats oi CADRoS TOWNSHIP.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19

EE- It is announced that Prime Alfred Is adout to visit North America in his capacity of midshipman of the screw war steamer St George. and will probably put into some of the ports of the United States.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19
TRUE DEMOCRAT.

FoR THE CoNvrSrIoS.-We are re,,ues,ed ,o announce pr. VIM. L. MENEFEE a candidate from Conway county as Delegate to the State Con :. vention.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19

DANAWAY from the subscriber, liv. IO ing in Springfield, Conway county, Ark, on the l7th day of September 1860, a negro boy nam. ed JAMES or JIM. Said boy is about 30 years of age-ofa dark mulatto complexion-small eyes with rather sly look--slow spoken--round or sto ped shouldcred- 5 feet, 10 or II inches high, and weighs about l65 or ITO pounds-with large black mark on his neck--had on when he left home mingled wool hat--high quarted coarse shoes-a pair of saddle bags-an old silver watch -anew cass:nett suit-had long beard on his chin and can read and write.
 Any one apprehending the above described negro and securing him so that I can get him--after the date of this advertisement, will be paid twenty-five dollars reward if taken in this State-and ftv if taken out Of this State Any information concern. ing id boy will be thankfully received
 Jan ', 1861. Pm N. w. MOORE
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19

AZ The police force of New York. in accordance with the vote of the supervisors, will be increased to eighteen hundred men an increase of four hundred. Two hundred men will be appointed in January. hun drei in February. and hundred in March.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19
led until 24 o'clock.
Evening Session

On motion, the bill under consideration at adjournment, was postponed and the bill calling convention. was taken up, and Mr. Watkins offered substitute for the bill. which was adopted, and Mir. Terry offered an amendment to the bill, which was adopted; and after several amendments, the bill was passed unanimously.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19
Tuesday, J an. 15.

"eoHuy, all. iO. MT. Messicb offered bill to prohibit the sale of Spirltu"us liquors within two miles of MonnIai1 Home Male amt Female Aca. ,lemy, Marion county.
 Ml. Nolan moved to amend by inserting Three Creeks Male and Female Institute Amendment adopted and bill passed. Mr. Acree asked eavel to call up levee bill No. -', reported from committee on swamp lands Bill passed.
 Bill from committe was reported favora hlo fora change of the time ot the assemb ling of the Legislature to the first of Octo. Der. Bill passed.
 House bill No. 327, appropriation bill was taken up. House in committee of the whole, Mr. Thorn in the chair. The bill after various amendments was passed. House adjourned.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19

ES Seven out of ten cotton mills on Fall nver Massachusetts, have reduced their operations to three-quarters, and the print works in the same city have done the same.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19
MARRIED.

On the 10th of January, 1861, at the residence of Mrs Shirley, in Pulaski county, Ark, by Noah II. Badgett, esq, Mir. A. V. CALLAHAN 10 Mrs. JANE SHIRLEY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19
Election of Public Printer.

- The following is the vote for public prin- ter cast on last Saturday:
 In the Senate for Johnson d5 Yerkes-- Messrs. Craighead, Davies, McAlexander. Miller, Oates, Pennington, Rosson, Terry, Ward, Watkins and Mr. President Fletcher Ill.
 For Danley & Holtzman-Messrs. As kew. Carrigan, Pagan, Lemoync, Mecklin --5.
 For Thos. c. Peek-Messrs. Belser, Gray, McCreery, Mitchell and Trimble--5. For P. S. G. Watson-Messrs. Douglas and McC olloch-2.
 In the House for Johnson & Yelkes-- Messrs. Acree, Allen. Armstrong, Boone, Bouden, Brown, Cargiie, Chiders, Clay ton, Crawford, Davie, Harper, Hudson, James, Key, Kiligore, Massey, Maxwell, Mitchell, Montgomery, Murphy, Mclean, Nolan, Purkins. Rains, Robinson, San ders. Seaborn, Sharp, Smith, Stephenson, Thurn, Tucker, Van Patten and Mir. Speaker Buch. ..35 Vote of Senate. Ill
 46 For Dsnley d Ho,zman-Messrs. Crow ell. Edmundsou, Harris, Harrison, J ones of Yell, Kenner, Lanorum, Pennington anl Wheeler. ............. 9 Senate vote. ................... 3
 l4 For Thos C. Peek-Messrs. Cook, Cra- vens, Duval, Farr, Garland, Hemingway, Jennings, Jones ofChicot, Morton. Saifold, Stone. Trigg. Ware and Williams. =. l4 Senate vote 3
 19 For P. S. G. Watson--Messrs. Dunne- gan. Ferguson, Jones of Pike, Mack and Senate vote. ................ 2
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19

" Pray, madam. why did you name your old hen Nacduff?" Because sir want her to lay on.'"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19
Mursday, Jan. IT.

IhurSday, Jan. IT. Mir. Carrigan offered resolution that members names be called alphabetically Adopted.
 Mr. Belser-Honse bill to incorporate the town of Monticello. Passed. MT. Askew--Bill to incorporate Magno- lia female institute Passed.
 Mir. Carrigan--Bill for relief of A. w. Cole. Passed
 Mr. Cark--Bill for relief of Joshua Me H, Hicks Passed. Mr. Me Alexander introduced bill to in corporate Perkins institute Passed. Mir. Mecklin-Bill for relief of citizens of Mars Hill township. Passed. Mir. Mitchell---Bill for benefit of Noun tain Home academy. Passed
 Senate took q recess.
 Evemimg Session. . Mr.-. Terry-an act to pay certain q, : counts against the State. Passed. Mir. Oates called up q bill concerning tax assessor of Phillips county. Read and laid over under rules.
 Mr. Rosson introduced a bill to provide for reception archieves of office of Surveyor General. Passed.
 Mir. Watkins resolution relative to Mountain Meadow massacre; .concurred in. Mir. President-an act to enable Alkan- Sas county to levy a road tax. Passed. Mr. Rosson. House joint resolution, T. lltive to mail route in Izard county; concurred in.
 Senate adjourned.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE.
Saturdoy, Jan

Saturday, Jan. 12, 1861.
 On motion of Mir. McColloch, the "bill to invest ihe proceeds of the sales of the swamp lands in the ChampagnolIe district as stock in the Mississippi, Ouachita and Red river railroad" was taken up and read. After several amendments had been pro- posed and lost, the Senate repaired to the hall of the House to elect public printer, which resulted in the election of, Johnson 4s- -Yes#kk es enthe first ballot.
 Sanafo olion.r,oI lI e,.l
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c o NJ NJ E R c AL.

MEMPHIS, Jan. l6 COTTON-The rainy and disagreeable weather of yesterday operatel as decided check upon all. ous-door business. The demand for cotton was consequently ot the most limited charac CT, and onls 597 bales changed hands Ut former prices, to. wit; II bales at 9--l2 at 9I5--6a at I0-26 at il- at lll4-23o at II l5---32 at 1131-6 at Ia-is at Il and le2 on private terms.
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19

EsTRAYs.-The True Democrat has been selected to advertise estrays for 1861. at one dollar for each estEar=
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Mondav, January IA. 1861

MT. Askew, who was indsposed on Sat urday. when convention bill passed ,yasked leave to. and recorded his vote in favor of the bill
 Special order" bill concerning the n- v,esting the swamp lands of Champagnolle district as stock in the Mississippi, Oua- ehlta and Rel river railroad company" was taken up, and after lengthy dis cussion, amendments offered and lost, the bill passed. Ayes, 13-noes g..
 Senate took recess.
 MT. Carrigan called up Senate bill 106. Amendments concurred in.
 Mr. Craighead called mp House bill to ex- tend the levee law of Chicot county to Crittenden county. Amendments read and adopted, and bill as amended passed.
 Senate adiourned
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Monddy, Jan. IT.

Mir. Ferguson introduced bill to ex- tend "the jurisdiction of justices of the peace to all matters of five hundred dollars and under"
 Mr. Cravens offered bill stating that the destiny of Arkansas is indissolubly con nected with the cotton States, but tha: we arc willing to consult and act with all the i southern states. Bill referred.
 Mir. Trigg moved reconsideration ot the vote on the bill supplementary to the bill providing for the office of assessor for Phillips county. After discussion the mo- ton was lost.
 Message was received from the Senate reporting the passage of the convention bill.
 Mr. Crowell offered bill to prevent cruel treatment of slaves. On motion, laid on the table.
 Mr. Killgore moved to take up Senate bill providing for State convention. The bill was read first, and second time. MT. Thorn moved to amend by substituting a majority of all the votes cast instead Of a majority of the last gubernatoral vote. Mir. Nolan did not like all the features of the bill, but advocated its passage without amendment in order to preserve unanmlty and to facilitate a matter of so great im- portance Mr. Robinson was in favor of Mr. Thorn's amendment, contending very earnest y that it was an unreasonable propo- stion, that those who did not choose to vote should have negative vote Mir. Dunne- gan strongly opposed the amendment of Mr. Thorn. hlessrs. Van Patten, Smith and Cravens were warmly in favor of Mir. Thorn's amendment. Messrs. Landrsm and Padgett spoke against it. Mr.. Kill gore did not like the Senate bill, though, II those who concocted the bill intended 1 defeat a convention they wor.i themselyes be defeated, but to expedite matters, and to secure harmony, he would vote for Senate bill without amendments. Mr. Thorn ad- vocated in an able manner his amendment. Mr. Bait Jones advocated the amendment.
 On vote on motion to lay Mr. Thom's amendment on the table, the motion was lost. The amendment of Mir. Thorn was then adopted.
 X message was received from the Go. vernon announcing the secession of Alaba ma.
 Mr. Bait Jones moved to strike out that section of the bill, which submitted the question of convention or no convention to the people, and call convention direct He advocated his resolution at considerable length. Mr. Nolan moved to suspend the rules, to read the bill the third time, and moved the previous question. Motion prevailed.
 Mr. Duval moved an amendment by the way of engressed rider, that the vote be cast pioa ooce, but this with various other amendments offered were decided out of order. The question was then put on the passage of the bill, and it was passed by a vote of 50 to 15
 House adjourned.
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LITTLE ROCK, Jan. l2, 1861

Mrs. M. A. PEyNoYER-The undersigned hay
 ing witnessed your representations on the stage during the past season, avail themselves of this occas'on to convey to you all expression of their high appreciation of your dramatic powers by ten. dering to you complimentary benefit and ask you to designate an evening most convenient for that
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19

Concressmen and Senators to use their ef- forts to procure a mail route from Carroll ton to Ozark, Missouri.
 House adjourned.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19

LITTLE ROCK, Jan. l4, ls6l GESrLEaEN-I am in receipt of your note of the i1th, expressing a desire to tender me compi- mentary benefit. In reply have to say that not only feel graful to you for this mark of apprecia. ton for my humble talents, but take this occasion to thank you for the open hand of generosity and kindness you have ever bestowed upon me- With your pleasure will appoint Monday, January 2lst, for it to take place.
 remain very truly yours,
 Mas M. A. PENNOYER
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-19
,ening Session.

MI. ItiI Oiitrei Il Dlli to incorporate the Pine Bluff telegraph company.
 The bill to create new county from Johnson, Yell, Scott and Franklin, was iost.
 Mr. Stone offered bill to grant charter to Thomas Couch, of Jackson county, to build a turnpike road. Passed.
 Mr. Edmundson introduced a bill to change the road laws of this State Refer red
 Mr. Massey offered bill to provide for the publication of school lands to be fur. nishel to school commissioners in different counties. Passed
 Mr. Sharp introduced bill to authorize the school commissions, of Lawrence coun. ty to sell certain lands in said county.
 Mr. Sanders offered bill to pay grand jurors in Hot Spring county additional fees for attendance at court, Various other counties were added. Bill passed
 MT. Garlanl introduced a bill to ~id Mississippi, Ouachita and Red River rail- road by loaning said ~oad sl5, 900 on bonds of Chicot county Bill lost.
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Eveninq Session
Mir. Pagan called to the chair.

Mr. Pagan called to the chair.
 Mr. Miller called up House resolution relative to moving the rifles from the arsenal to the volunteer companies on the borders of the State Read and referred to commite. on militia.
 Mr, Clark called up House bill for relief of Vim. A. Porter. Read and referred to committee on claims.
 House amendment to Senate bill, calling convention was taken up and concurred il--l.00O to be printed.
 A bill for relief of L. R. Venable, was taken up and passed
 Mr. Oates callel up House bill to pay salary to the county judge of Monroe county. Read and passed.