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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-04

1854 CARD. G. S. Fitzpatrick editor of
3D. the Rural soutAerner is suitable person to repre-
seat the counties of King Queen aud Essex the next State
Legislature.
49,, MANY VOTERS.
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~ KNOWLES & wALFORD

Life and Fire Insurance,
Herring's Fire and Burglcr Proof sa,es,
Machine Betting QLesther and RubbeT)
Neneely's Church and otle Bells,
Dealers In Cotton and Lirer Tvines,
1870 MAIN srRyEr.
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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-04

PRING STOCK Of DRESS GOODS bought the section
SAL In New York. Of them At half their valE eoupr
ing IA rc In Dress Goods Ks Barge, hn lace.
nets Mozambique Chae Popiss &c. Also, fell 0t u
staple Goods Families and Plan TO which would invite
the st enlon Of all 'hose In want
mh76 CHRISTIAN LATHROP, 20 MAn st.
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49, A SOUTHERN MANUEAC.
~ TURING HoUsE IN REALITY.
ESTABLISHED " ls22
This house first es'ablIshes BY Cook Ryan,
2nd'iy. nv Peter Cook,
3rd'y. by Cook 4 Hi.
4th'y. BY AieI. Hi.
5tA'y. by Alex Hill 4 Go.
we prepared manufacture Ladies' Gents Misses ADD
Boys SHOES OF every descrp on, TO which respectfully
friends customers and the public
ia2G ALEX HILLkC0.
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WHITE CREASE packages superior quality, land
w log and for sale by ....
ap8 &G b. DAVENPORT.
LNURS. FURS, EURS.-The subscriber will the high
IL est msrAeL value for all kinds Of Fur skins via
otter Mink, Coon Pox Muskrat, opossuu Hare Rea- Wild
| cat &e &c. JOHN THOMSON,
No I'd IIouse
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31

SEcEssroY.-Last week we announced the fact that Georgia had withdrawn from the Union and by an overwhelming maIo- rity of her convention had resumed the powers it had delegated to the federal go- vernment. Now we have to announce the secession of Louisiana. The Louisian1 State convention passed an ordinance of secession by vote of l13 to +.
 Thus Somh Carolina, Floridd, Alabanaa,' M;ssissippi, Georgia and Lou's'ana, have seeded from the Union, and are now free and sovereign States among the nations of the earth.
 Texas is almost unanimously for seces1 sion as soon as possible, and before long it will be our duty to announce to our read. CTS the absence of one more star from thJ national galaxy.
 The States of North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Missouri have als called conventions to consider then federal relations, and though 1t is uncertain what action Missouri and Kentucky will take, it is considered very certain that North Caro- lima, Virginia and Tennessee, in less than three weeks, will also secede from the Union.
 Maryland and Delaware alone of the whole south have as yet made no move- ment It is earnestly to be hoped they will, and that the South will be unit by the 4tA day of March next, when Lincoln is to be inaugurated. ;
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
Tribute of Respect.

WHEREAS, It has pleased the Great Ar chitect of the Universe, to remove from among us by death, our worthy brother, ABRAHAM $. HIoK, who died at his resi- dence, near Danville, Yell county, Ark, on the 4th day of January, 1861, in the 56th year of his age.
 Brother Kick has been for many years a consistent Mason, and an upright member of Danville Lodge No. 4l.
 At regular meeting of said Lodge, held on the 18th of January, 1861, the under signed were appointed a committee to draft resolutions for the occasion, when the fol- lowing were unanimously adopted: While we deeply regret the loss of our beloved brother, we would not forget the breach that is made in his family circle, and the kindred hearts that will long mourn his departure
 Resotoed, That as token of the loss this lodge has sustained, and as expression of respect foi the memory of the deceased, the members wear the usual badge of mourning for the space of thirty days.
 Resolped, That copy of the foregoing be sent to the family ofthe deceased and also to the editor of the True Democrat.
 W. J. STAFFORD)
 P. S. CAFFERY, Com.
 T. W. POUND,
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For the True Democrat. NETTIE PARR. .-.....-

I've looked on many fairer brow, In Italia's bright and classic cline, t. I've seen ere this fairer face, & Beneath the clustering vine. I've heard in Louisiana's land, Her sweet clear voice upon the air, And felt indeed that were blessed- To gaze on one so loved and fair. In other pleasant lands I've strayed, r Where mirth and joy, and gladness shine, Eve gazed on many southern maid Whose beauty seemed to be divine. Eve fingered oft in hall and bower, And hope seemed moved from me too far, Until it burst in glorious flower Beneath the smiles of Nettie Farr. I've met her on summers day, And heard the birds sweet thrilling strain, Swell on the air and every lay, Fixed her dear image on my brain. But oh! never, never knelt, Beneath so bright, so dear star, Nor did my soul in silence melt, Until met sweet Nettie Parr.
 CHARLIE.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
The President of the Chicago Convention
 on the Repeal of the Personal TiIertx ',

The President of the Chicago Convention
 on the Repeal of the Personal Liberty Bills.
 The Boston papers contain correspon- dence between the Hon. Robert c. Win throp and Hon. George Ashmun, the pre- sident of the Chicago convention. Mr. Winthrop writes to MT. Ashmun, telling him his lis a position to do good deal toward rescuing our country from its pre- sent perilous condition" He speaks of their political differences; bears testimony of the conservatism of Mr. Lincoln, and says in reference to Mir. Lincoln and the personal liberty laws:
 1t seems to me that he himself must desire, as earnestly as any of us, to have these stumbling blocks removed out of the way"
 MT. Winthrop adds:
 "The matter must be taken hold of at the right end of the rope, or it will not go ahead. l have been led to think more of 1t from letters received recently from some of our old colleagues in Congress from Pennsylvania and Maryland:''
 MT. Ashmun receives the request and suggestions made by Mr. Winthrop "wth hearty welcome.'' After passing the usual compliments, he says:
 |" h n'y jadgment he enactments of our Legislature aDhich are intended or calculatedto impair the torce and effect Of the ,tugitioe slave acts cf Congress, are aoholly unconstitutional and ooid. 7'hey shoalds neUer Aave been passed, and oagM not to Je permitted to re- main o'a oar statute book. denounced them when they were first projected and have never failed to feel and express a deep TO- gret that any of our people should have been led, by acts of injustice on the part of any of our sister States, to retaliate by an act of indefensible wrong on our own part. The personal liberty act, as it is commonly called, was first passed over the veto of Gov. Gardner, in 1855, at time when the wild surge of the know nothing tempest was sweeping through all our halls of leg islation. Many of its most obnoxious fea- lures were stricken out, at the earnest re- commendation of Gov. Banks, in 1S5S.- There was an intention of entire repeal manifested in the legislature of 1855; and bill for that purpose had actually passed the trial stage in the House of Representa- tives, and with every prospect of final suc- cess, when the news of the assault on Mir. Sumner so moved the public indignation as to arrest for the time every useful effor in that direction. By this means some of the obnoxious provisions of that act still re- main, and are incorporated into our general statutes, and stand as reproach to the usually just and conservative character of our State legislation. No case has arisen under them, nor is likely to arise, which would enable our judiciary to pronounce on their validity; but l have no doubt. if case should be presented, that our highest judicial tribunal would declare them null and void, so far as they go to defeat or i'm pair the true intent and purpose of the acts of Congress.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31

all the members resign and let the people March. i'' VI
 MT. Grow asked his colleague if his sue cessor had not been elected.
 Mir Montgomery meant an election for the present Congress-
 MT McPherson addressed the House. Referring in the course of his remarks to the use of the governmental machinery for ne- farious purposes, he said even the House and Senate had not escaped. He charac terzed the secession movement as nursed in personal ambition, matured in iniouity and closed by saying the people could main tain the Union.
 Adjoured.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
Secessionists are Co-Operationists

We hear men say they are opposed to immediate secession, but in favor of CO., operative action. This, in view of exist ing circumstances, is, to say the least of it, quite paradoxical position. If we desire cooperation, ill secession we can have it any day and hour. Seven States have all ready crossed the Rubicon. They have sought out for themselves the perilous paths of empire. Fearless, independent, unwav- ering, they have peacefully assumed the robes of sovereignty, and will soon be in consultation about the formation of a south- ern republic. That, we conceive, is the is sue now before the people. Shall we CO., operate with the southern States, or shall we trim between North and South-pan- dering to the fanaticism of the former, yet sympathizing in our hearts with the latter. We will not pause for an answer to this auestion-we will not doubt for moment the proud and gallant spirit of the State we will not even by implication create the impression that our people are so benight ed as not to seeat glance that our interests in every particular are interwoven with the prosperity. peace and happiness of the very States that have seeded and now await our cooperation. True to our lofty desti- ny we will go with them, casting our for tune with them, and whatever fate may betide them shall be shared by us fearlcssly and periodically. This is the only kind of cooperation that means anything. Those who favor the immediate secession of Ar. kansas do so with the express and ayowed purpose of cooperating with the southern G4a4av
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31

BLooKADING THE CoTroN PoRrs.-On this point, George N. Sanders says:
 We talk hippantly about blockading the cotton ports. Such blockade might last month or two, but what is that to . brave people, who feel that they are out. ragged? And however partial the English and French Governments may now for sinisterpurposes seem to be to the republican party, neither Government could exist six months without forcing any blockade We might impose.
 ''The cotton of our South has, for thu last forty years, preserved us from Euro. pean aggression, and enabled us to bs the haughtiest and most defiant nation in tbe world. Cotton is next to bread, becausa it is the only means by which many mill. ions are fed. and stoppsge of supply for few months would cause revolution in most of our Northern States, and in every border State of Europe"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31


 Gxs- We see that madame rumor b,. circulated the report that Hon. c. R Mltchel has been making Union speecles in South Arkansas. The Washinoton Co. r'er refers to the report in order to contr,. dict it. Wenever credited it for momeO, for independent of other reasons for d;s. believing it, we were at loss to know bow any man at this late day could make q Onion speech without advocating black repubicanism. The aboltionists refnso to compromise and threaten coercion, which leaves to us no other resort, compatihl, with honor and dignity, but secession and resistance.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

' IN obedience to the order of the Desha Il Probate Court, will sell at the court house door. in Napoleon, on Monday, the 4th day of March next, the following described Real Estate, ss the property of the estate of Benjamin Brock, deceased, to-wit: (Abreviated) | The nv frc'l ar of sec. no. g, 59 acres The sw irc'l qr of sec. no. 23, , fl 00 acres The ne qr of sec. no. %, l60 acres. The nv qr of sec no. 22 l60 acres. Part Of SC qr ot sec. no. 9, 100 acres. N Inf of sw prof sec no. %, 80 acres The SC of sec. no. 2l, l60 acres The nv qr of sec no, IS, l60 acres. The Inf of sec. no. IS, 320 acres. It or of sec no. l9, 135 acres ne frc'l nv or of sec. no. 19, 39 $500 acres pt nv of nv qr sec. no. l9, acres. sw of sw or of sec. no. l9 40 acres. sw qr sec. no. 20, l60 acres. nv qr sec. no. %, l60 acres. " Inf of sec. no. 27, 80 acres. e hi SC of sec. no. 2S, so acres. e hf of sec. no. B, 320 acres. ne of sw qr sec. no. B, 40 acres. Inf of nv or sec. mo- 34, 80 acres
 All in township south range west, south of Arkansas river.
 Inf ne or sec. no. 8, 80 acres. SC qr Of ne or sec no. S 4U acres. SC qr of nwqr no. s, 40 acres. All in township 10 south, range l vest The ne pt of sec. no. IS, 74-100 acres. pt SC of sec no. Is, GA 9S-l08 acres. pt sw of sec. no. Is, 74l00 acres. sw frc'l pt of sec. no. IT, 45 92 100 acres.
 All in township south, range west, north of Arkansas river
 It includes the homestead upon the Arkansas river, with about 600 acres 100 to l50 in cultiva- ton; residence, gin-house, etc., upon it, and is unsurpassed for growing cotton in the State. Other lands convenient to it will be sold at the same time. The Mound Lake place has some 900 to 1000 acres-about so acres cleared, is cnnv venienly situ- ated, and as high any lands in the bottom. The remainder will be offered in tracts or lots to suit purchasers.
 TERMS-One fifth cash, balance in one, two, three and four years, without interest, lien re- tained to secure payment of purchase money.
 ALSO,
 At same time, three slaves, Stephen, Isaac and Nancy, will be sold. One-ffth cash, balance in one year, without interest, security required on notes for the slaves.
 E. c. HYDRICK, Adm'r,
 Jan 3l, 1861. 2t by WeathertoFds, Atty's.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
IMPORTANT TO DELINQUENT SuBsoR1BERs

IMPORTANT TO DELINQUENT SUBSCRIBERS 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 credit of three years--for the two back years and one year in advance; but if we are com pelled to send out the accounts for rollec- tion ss3 per year will be exacted in all in stances. All moneys remitted by mail is at our risk. Gold dollars are the most convenient coin for mailing.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
Jailer's Notice.

WAS committed to the jail of Marion w county, Ark, on the l7th day of January, 1861, dark mulatto boy, who calls himself JOHN is about IS or l9 years old, feet, inches high, weighs about l25 or l30 lbs, has small scare near of the left eye, and says he belongs to Bob Strong, who resides in the State of Missis sippi.
 The owner of said boy is hereby requested to come forward prove property. pay charges and take him away or he will be dealt with the law directs.
 WILLIAM HUDSON, Dep Sheriff
 and Jailer of Maron Co.,, Ark Jan. 3l, 1861. 6m Cost of adv. S20 or Sl per weak
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31

ET We regret to announce the death of our young friend William B. Boswell, who died on the 29th inst MT. Boswell was in the prime of youthful vigor, and 8 few days ago was enjoying gay and happy life, but the great Destroyer has taken him from our midst forever. He leaves many friends to lament his nntimaly dncnase
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31

LUST RECEIVED per steamer Ere. Q derrick Notrebe, the following articles boxes Palm Soap; doz Brooms; Buckets; l gross Backing; doz Backing Brushes, Pickles; 6 Yeast Powders; l box Indigo; l keg assorted Shot, bags Buck Shot; kegs Soda; brls Hominy Beans; l bag Almonds; brls NJ. R. Rasins; 4 half boxes do; l box Race Ginger; " Ground do; 3 Cinnamon; " Ground do; l gross Lamp Wick; } brls Soda Crackers; , " Butter; 10 " Pilot Bread 10 boxes Star Candles; 10 la loxes Star Candles; 3 brls Sour Krout. For saleby w. c. SCRUGGS x BRO. Jan 3l
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31

ANOTHER KENTUCKY GrANr.-Mr. John M Baker, of Burnville, Caldwell County, is believed to be the tallest man in Ken lucky. He stands seven feet eight inches in his boots, weighs two hundred and forty pounds, and is twenty-three years old. He was born and reared in Caldwell County, and has never been hundred miles from home. On the street he looks taller than he really s,Sfor common sized men standing around him appear like boys.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31

In compliance with the above notice, which was first published on the 18th January, 1861, we may have discontinued some papers that ought not to have been stopped. If so we will take great pleasure in rectifying the error, as soon as advised of it.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
TAKE NOTICE.

TTHAT JAMES A. ASHFORD is still 1 selling at Cost for Cash, and will continue to do so for 30 days from the 10th inst. Now is the time to get bargains, for I am com peled to have money and will sell at cost for cash until get easy in money matters
 Respectfully,
 JAMES A. ASHFORD,
 At Fiikins' Old Stand. Jan 31, 61. Jan. 3l, '6l 2w
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31

~- Prof. Carr delighted the citizens of Pine Bluff last evening with his wonderful performances in the magic art. Tonight he gives another exhibition. The mere mention of this fact will secure him a crowded house.-Pine Blug News.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
Public SpealSinc

P. VAN PATTEN will address his fellow citizens of Poinsett and Craighead counties the political issues of tue day, at the following times and places, viz:
 Pineville, Wednesday, Feb. 18th.
 Harrisburg, Thursday, Feb. l4th.
 Joseph Wright's Friday, Feb 18th.
 Jonesboro Saturday. Feb. 10th. general attendance is earnestly desired
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31

THE HELENA TMEs.-We have reccired the first issue of this paper, which presents a neat and tasty appearance. The editor, MT. Sam. c. Bridewell is facile and graceful writer. We take pleasure in put ting the Times on our exchange list.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31

ES- Our friend, James R. Page, esq, sends us for publication, copy of the re- cent speech of Hon. E. w. Can't, for which we hope to find room next issue.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
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HOWELL Posr OFFIoE.-Can any one tell us where Howell Post Office is? We have several subscribers at this office, but the post master here does not know to what county to send the papers,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31

v o H U M s U c :" NALL and examine for yourselves at N A. J. WARDS BUILDING, on Main street, there you will find well selected stock of D R G o o D S. which the undersigned propose to sell very cheap for cash. Bank notes taken in exchange for goods. Come one, come all, and give me a call.
 H. s. MCCONNELL, P.S. The above mentioned Goods will be sold at Wholesale or Retail, to suit purchasers.
 Jan 3l, 1861. H. S. M
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
xxxv1th congress-.-seooud Session.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 22-

SENATE.-Several memorials were pre- sented.
 MT. Greens resolution that A. B. Green- wood, Reverdy Johnson and Montgomery Blair, be commissioners to make settle. ment of claims between w. H. Russell and the government was laid over.
 Mir. Iverson was excused from the con- mittee on claims.
 The bill for the sale of lands and removal of the Arsenal at St. Louis, and construc- tion of new arsenal at Jefferson barracks passed.
 The tariff bill was referred to committee of five, with instructions to report next Wednesday.
 Mr. Bigler moved to take up Crittenden's s resolutions. Lost, 24 to 27.
 The Pacific railroad bill was taken up. and the amendment for branch to Port land, Oregon, adopted.
 Debate ensued on the amendment addino names to the list of corporators, Mir. Doug. las saying that it partook of partizanship.
 MT. Wilson was sorry to see a partizan feeling. He didn't care what party they belonged to, but he wanted men of in huence and money to take hold and finish the road.
 Mir. Douglas moved to strike out the names of Judd and Westward Vincent Hickey. Carried.
 A large number of names were then added.
 Mir. Green suggested two eminent under ground railroad men--Joh Brown, ir., and Wendell Philips. Daughter Ad- journed.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
THEE way TO MAKE MONEY.

A TRAVELLING Side and Sky Light "A Ambrotype Gallery for sale cheap. Any op. orator or young man wishing light pretty busi. ness can make from ten to twenty-five dollars per day. The gallery can be taken down in fifteen minutes aud put up in the same length of time, and can make better pictures in it than in any room in the statc l will sell it with or without the appa ratus.
 am permanently located in Little Rock aud have no further use for it.
 Any gentleman wishing to buy and not acquaint- ed with the business, will teach him. Sell the room, wagon and apparatus all complete cheap. For terms apply to
 WILLIAM BATH, Artist,
 Cor of Markham and Main Sts. Little Rock, Jan. 3l 1861. 3t
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
Vote of Alabama.

The Montgomery Adoe7iser of the sth says:
 GAS some interest doubtless attaches to the vote of the people in the recent election we annex the vote as taken from tue o6fci ot Me Secretory ot' ,State."
 The Advertiser then gives the vote by counties of all except five; for secession 35,776, for cooperation 26,2S6; majority for secession 9, ,490.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31

SECESSION EeGs.-An enormous her egg measuring nine inches round from point to point. was sent us yesterday by4dr. V! cobi. We like such patriotic chickensin times of scarcity and revolution.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31

EsTRAYs.-The True Democrat has been selected to advertise estrays for 1861, at one dollar for each estray.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
W. c. SCRUGGs. R.. M. scRUGGs. W. c. SCRUGGS & BRO, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of l. I co U O R S ', w I N E $ TOBACCO, CIGARS,
 All kinds of


 FANCY SOAPS, ETC, House at the Lower Steamboat Landing, one door east of M Tanti's. Littl Rock, Jan 3l, 1861. LUST RECEIVED per steamboat Un- O dine 90 brls. Old Bourbon Whisky; 30 " Old Rye do; 20 half brls Rye; 20 6 s' Bourbon brls Holland Gin 2 Peach Brandy; 9 " Alcohol; 9 Lard Oil; boxes Ketsup; 24 doz Cove Oysters; , boxes Glassware; l2 cases Claret Wine; l5 baskets Champagne; % brls Common Whisky; 10 Tennessee White do; 20 half brls Common do; doz cans prepared Mince Meat; For sale by w. c. SCRUGGS X BRO. Jan 3l