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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
From the Memphis Avalanche, Seizure of the Westmoreland. A Memphisian Killed at Napoleon-Ex- o;4axnant at the Rivar

The steamer Westmoreland, bound from New Orleans to Cincinnati, stopped at Ma poleon Thursday morning. She was board ed by number of citizens of that place, who expressed themselves satisfied, after overhauling her manifest. She then let loose her lines and was in the act of ieav. ing the wharf there, when abont twenty five men came to the wharf and commence ed firing at her. It is probable that they did not know that committee had per mitted her to depart. At the first fire citizen of Memphis, named Henry Ham, ner, brother to Theodore Hammer, was shot through the breast, and died almost in stantiy 4 Greman on the boat was also shot in the shoulder, but was not danger ously wounded.
 The Westmoreland was crowded with passengers, the most of them residents of the South, and large number of whom were ladies. Just previous to the firing the ladies had been standing on t.e guard, but had re-entered the cabin on seeing the boats preparations to leave, which proba ply saved many lives.
 As the Westmoreland passed Helena witLept stopping, word to that effect was telegraphed hers. A detachment of mili- tary, headed by the Mayor and Col Smith, were in waiting to receive her. She was boarded, committee appointed to examine her manifest, and the boat formerly taken possession of by the proper authorities.- The messengers were treated with the ut most courtesy, were iaaded, and their bag gage handed over to them. Considering the fact that our citizens were so exasperat- ed at the seizure ofthe Hillman, everything was conducted in calm and business-like manner. The cylinder-heads of the West mereiand were removed and detachment of the Harris zoH@ge Cadets, Capt. J. H. Edmondson, placed in Charge el her,
 While our citizens do not intend to per petrate any thing unbecoming their dignity as civilized people, they do intend to make erch reprisals as will repay them for the indignity oiss1sd to the State of Tennessee in seizing the Hillnan.
 The Steamers Ohio Belle and Monarch are still below this point. and ifthey reach C:~cinnati without being overhauled, 1t viii be 4--ccnse our sentinels sleep at their post-a prcbab4i-@y It,ftfft tftfft iis useless to be en- tertained.
 Ry passengers on the mail boat. we learn that the boat was released and sent on Der iourny, after detention of some IF hours.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

Madness and folly ruled at Washington. Had it not have been so, several of the States would have been in the Union for year to come. The gods first made mad those they would destroy. Maryland would join us, and maybe, ere long, the principles that Washington fought for might be again administered in the city that bore his name Every son of the South, from the Potomac to the Rio Grande, should rally to the support of Maryland. If Lincoln quits Washington as ignominiously as he entered 1t, Gods will will have been accomplished. The argument was now exhausted. Be pre- pared stand to your arms defend your wives and iresides He alluded to the momentous consequences of the issue in- volved. Rather than be conquered, let every second man rally to drive back the invader. The conflict may be terrible, but the victory will be ours. Virginians, said he, you fight for the preservation of your sacred rights-the land of Patrick Henry ito keep from desecration the tomb of Washington, the graves of Madison, lief. ferson, and all you hold most dear.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
Arkarsas Volunteers.
We have received the following letter I'm President Davis, which deserves at-

We have received the following letter Nln President Davis, which deserves at- tention. Arkansas ought now to be member of the Confederate States:
 MONTGOMERY, ALA, April 17, '6l. RICHARD II. JOHNSON
 Dear ,S;r: Your telegraphic dispatch of yesterday, wishing me to authorize Thos. !. Churchill to raise regiment of troops in vour State has been received.
 No troops can be taken now, but 1t would be well to raise, arm ard instruct regl- ment as soon as possible. Before they can be prepared for active service they will pro- bably be wanted. Your frontier constl- tutes one of the assailable points of the South. I wish Arkansas was confederated with us for many reason, and among them, is the desire to see arrangements made to secure us (the South) against danger through your northern and western border. The secretary of war has been requested to give full information on the matter of Ar kansas volunteers.
 Ever trrly yours.
 JEFF. DAVIS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
From the New Orleans Delta IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO. The Government Refuses to Treat with
 Lincoln.

The gqvornpent of Mexico has determined to send no Minister to Washington (Gcn. Uraga having resigned on account of this new polcy) until political matters become more settled. They are determined to make TO treaty with the government at Washington without the consent or the Confederate States, as they regard the Southern Confederacy as their natural allies and friends, and therefore will enter into no distasteful, entan9ling alliance with any power. They desire to remain on friendly relations with all, and will most certainly be among the first foreign powers to recognize the Confederate States as q free and independent government.
 The friendship of the South to Mexico in her late struggle, and the course of s9utherp senators towards her when the vote, was taken on tha late tregty, .oHly one or two voting against it, while aN the North but one or two voted against it, have satisfied her who her real, reliable friends were.
 On the 30th ult., Gen. Traio was dis covered, with eighteen others, in trying to sst up conspiracy. He was tried at once, and shot on Sunday, slst, at 5 oqiooii, il the citadel, near the fashionable resort of the city.
 The government is becoming more firm every day. The death of Senor Don M,iguel Lerdo de Teyada leaves no doubt of fhe election of Juasez as President for the next fohr years
 Senor Mrta, late Minister to the United States, has been named for the mission to London, but he declined to accept the place. Els familiarity with the troubles in the United States point him cut as the proper man when one is appointed TOT that mission.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

RErA11ATfos.--Two steamers, the Queen of tie West and the Mars, bound for Gin cinnati, have been stopped at this place tho present week. The first named boat was taken on "Wednesday morning; the second on the same evening. Soon after the Mars was stopped, portion of the cargo of the Queen of the West, consisting of twenty two hogsheads of sugar, consigned to Chi cago, were transferred to the Mars, the Queen of the West allowed to resume her voyage, and the Mars retained, and will be kept here until certain arms belonging to Arkansas, that were seized in Cincinnati, are delivered up to the proper owners-the people of Arkansas.-Helena Shield, Apra 21N
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

The Convention This body meets on Monday next, in accordance with the proc lamation of it's President, a notice of which has already been given in the col umns of this paper The information has been received by the people of the State with the greatest joy and enthusiasm. Nothing could have been done in the State that would have given half the confidence in business circles as the convening the convention at this time The time Is aus picious as well as the occasion. The order for the re-assem bling of the convention was issued about, ifno the very day, that Nir- cinia seeded from the Union. The cause has taken new life in the action of Virginia, and the influences that 1t is likely to ex- ercise in the States of Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina and Maryland, is believed to be sufficient, with their own sense of State pride, and q due regard to the rights of the States and the citizens thereof, to insure unaninity of action in them, resulting in the passage of an ordi- nance of secession in each in very short time. The South will then present unit in regard to the slavery question, with the exception of the State of Delaware. She too would doubtless cut loose from the North, if it was not from the fact that her citizens are now over-awed by an army of black republicans in their midst The true sentiment of her people are right, whenever they shall be left free to exercise it. Under this State of things the. pros poets of the South are brightcning, and will continue to increase in brilliancy and hope until the final act of separation is con summated.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

TIE ATTEMPTED SUPRIsE OF FoRT P1CK- ENs-lrs GARRIsoN.-The Mobile Register of Tuesday says "lt was generally repor- ted on the streets yesterday, that surprise of fort Pickcns had been planned for Friday night lest, and was defeated only by the treachery of one Mathews, who, as the cor respondent of the Pensacola Observer, over the signature of "Nemo," had gradually worked himselfint the confidence of south. ern men. The traitor, we understand, had been sent on Sunday last to Montgomery for trial The reinforcement to fort Pick ems, we are informed on reliable authority, does not exceed eighty five men by the Brooklyn, instead of five hundred as gener- ally reported, making the probable garrison of that fort about one hundred and fifty mon,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02


 MARRIED-On the evening of 2lst April, 1861, in this city, at the residence of the brides father, by Rev J. A. Stanley, Mir. c. V. B. HAR- LEY to Miss LENA CARPENTER.
 By Rev. James Sample, April 23d 1861, at the residence of Mir. C. Perkins, Mir. WM. Q. PEN -xINGroN one of the Representative of Pulaski county, to Mrs. L.. N. DoXEY
 In Fourche township, on the 3lst March, 1881, by Washington Lewis, esq., Mir. JAMES kIFER to Miss NANCY LENARD. Aiso-on the lth inst, in the same township and by the same, Mr. JESSE I :. HAMILTON to Miss SARAH R. MoNsoN--all ot Fourche township, Pulaski county.
 At the residence of the brides farther, in Sa- line county, Ark, on the 18th March, 1861, by James Poe, county and probate judge, JOSHUA 5. HUMPHREYS to Miss MARY JANE MOORE.
 At the residence of the brides farther, on the 25th March, lS6l in Saline county, Ark, by Jas. T. Poe, county and probate judge, HENRY R. CHEEK, son of Elder Cheek, to Miss MARY c. PoE, formerly of Fayette county, Ala.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
N o T I c E
LAND OFFICE, LITTLE ROCK, ARK,
 18th April, 1860.

LAND OFFICE, LITTLE ROCK, ARK,
 18th April, 1e60 DATENTS for entries between the 31st H day of December, 1858, and the 26th day of September, 1860, for settlement and cultivaton under the graduation act of August 1, 1854, have been received at this office, and the purchasers are hereby notified to come forward immediately and make the required proof of ' settlement and cul- tivation," and receive their respective patents be- cause if said proof is not filed within limited time the patents will be returned to the General Land Office, and will then be liable to be cancelled for non performance of the conditions of settle. ment and cultivation contemplated by the gradua- tion act of August A. 1854. This includes some older entries that were suspended.
 HENRY A. POWERS, Reqister.
 FRANCIS II. MOODY, Rcceirer May Q lSfil 6y
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
ie Legislasure-shall it be Convened.

The Legisla. Shall it be Convened.
 We intimated last week pretty plainly that the legislature should be convened at an early day. The same reasons in our judgment still exist They are of such vital importance to the public welfare of the State, as to claim for them the earnest consideration of the people. The conven- ton will pass an ordinance of secession within a few days from the time 1t meets. This change in the organic law of the State will require immediate legislation. How can it be effected without legislature? If every thing has to be suspended until the convention adjourns, before the legislature is convened, is not the delay produced in an organization under an ordinance longer than it should, or ought to be; considering the importance of the subject to affect the immediate interests and rights of the peo- ule. We dissent from the notioas and opinions of papers and persons, who advo- cate the power of the convention to do every thing that could devolve on the leg isIature. We have an abiding faith and confidence in the people, in their powers, rights and privileges, perhaps, equal to any one advocating the right to include the duties and powers of the legislature in those of the convention. 1t is clear to our mind that the convention, clothed as it is with the full powers of the people, cannot appropriate money for general purposes and objects. The constitution requires all appropriations to be made by law of the legislature. The convention can repeal, amend, change or alter that provision in the constitution at pleasure, we fully ad- nit; but when they do change it in the pre- sent instance, they must adopt a similar provision to govern future legislatures To the convention belongs the power to determine and settle the manner in which the several departments of the State shall be governed, and prescribe the powers and duties of each. When this rule of supreme law is prescribed by the convention, can it then act in these several and different de-
 partments? We say it cannot, and to ad- init that it could, would be to admit the convention is in office for life This pro- position we cannot, nor never will admit.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
A R R I V A L s
T. MO N H o U $ F.

U \ l . N Ii . U ; r. During Me week ending April 17, 1861.
 SYLVESTER LEE, Proprictor
 G. W. Gordon, A. R. Thompson, H. Burag9ner, J. Wooldrige, J. w. Bass. J. B. Mcfarland, J. Lindaure, J. Gordon, D. Handler, EcBowman, D. S. Ainslie, R. C. Honley and lady, N. J. Smith, J. Baldwin, A. F. Chapin, c. Baldwin, J. Orr, Maumelle; J. Morris, A. Hager, M. Pollock, R. J. Harris, J. Willie, Wm. Richards, J. Jones, II. Nowlin, 5. s. Smith, J. H. Fawett, w. P. Irwin, A. M. Thompson, P. c. Mason Rodfn s. Mason, " B. Ellason, J. P. Mason, Sam. Johnson T. c. Terry, Joseph Davenport, w. W. Grey, J. T. Baly, R. P. Arnold, W. D. Anthony.
 MILITIA.
 COMPANY C."-Capt. King, A. Thone, R. II. King, D. B. Crane, J. Jones, s. V. Brurer, V. A.. Colipan, T. J. Colipan, J. Ellis, P. D. Sinders, J. Johnson, J. Reader, E. A. Roman, w. White, J. Davis, NJ. J. Davis, c. w. Failure, J. Haley. D. Ryan, R. Thompson, T. F. Hill, ". Winters, Vim. Fulson, P. Laughiar, R. Fletcher, G. Boyl, D. Hensley, H. B. Walters.
 COMPANY E."-Capt. Blanks, R. Breshers, R. McCuc, J. w. Parker, S. w. Rusty, s. T. Leech, Wm. Manygrill, J. B. Redrick, R. Simpson, E. J. Thruston, J. Cruston, F. J. Craw, R. N. Craw, R. Eglesby, A. Scott F. II. Hill, M. Bland, G. NJ. Chennault, J. s. Nowlin, J. E. Williams, L.. Wilson, B. w, Nowlin, l.. Fletcher c. L. Mar grith, J. Cotton, R. w. Nowlin, s. s. Smith, E.. P. Huston, J. Lenord, D. Rohlman, J. H. Fletcher, P. L. Smith, F. Winters, L. Loeb, J. w. More land, A. N. Thompson, H. C. Thomas.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

g% Col Thompson B. Flournoy, Lieu tenant Colonel J. B. ohnson, Major J. 5. Thompson and Adjutant W. \. Bronaugh, being fully authorized by the Secretary of War l.. P. Walker, to raise and organize a regiment and rendezvous at Lynchburg, Va, we feel sure from their orders they will embark on the day named.
 Col. Flournoy is authorized to transport the regiment at the expense of the Confcde- rate States. Arms have been sent to Lynchburg to be supplied to Col. Flour noy's regiment, and we presu'me no other regiment could obtain them but the one saisedby him snd his field officer associates.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
ranks.

ARKANSAS TRooPs.--The volunteer troops ,ha. laft hare on the 2lst ult.. under the Command of Colonel soLoS BoRLASD, for Fort Smith, Ark, returned on Tuesday raoruipg. and were disbanded. They found she ~sstern frontier quiet. Capt srVRcIss' sshe efsser in command at Fort smith, hearing 4hsA troops were expected 10 arrive at that pert lS.ssA cannon, evacuated the
 rofs and lett few hes4s before the volun-
 -eets arrived. yhe Fort asas taken posses
 sion of for the State. and left in chs,ge of State troops. =
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
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\ new weekly literary paper, just starte

X new weekly literary paper,JnSt staTte0 in New York city, entitled " The Age which, by the way, makes most respecta' bIe and imposing appearance, and is edited with marked ability--says:
 "Those who think the South is power less, do not understand her. In the MeXi- can war the southern States contributed twice as many men as the northern. The South, with her fields cultivated, and near lv all her work done by negroes, can place almost her entire white population under arms. In great emergency, the southern States could place in the field million of soldiers-the greater part of them such men as won the battles of Buena Vista and New OrIeans.'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

Gz5" Cor. R. H. JOHNSON, having re- turned to the city from military trip to the western frontier, as private, in Capt. Thos. J. Churchill's company of cavalry, will be at his post next week, as editor.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

/NEw FANr1Y GRocERY.-Nr w. ". Hut has opened q family grocery in the store on Main street, recently occupied by 4. J. Hut, and has very complete as sortment of groceries for family use. In the fancy line, we doubt if his store can be equalled in the city. Besides the solids, it is said by experienced judges that his .faids are unsurpassed.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

These companies are orderded to rem devopz at Litde Rock forthwith. On Wednesday, 8th May, the regiment will embark for Lynchbnrg. Va.. where 1t will he mustered into service. The arms will be furnished at Lynchburg.
 We hope to hear soon T good account ci this gallant band. They have in their hands the honor of ths State, 4nd nobly will they uphold her escaaeheon The best blood of the State is represented n the nlrc.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

q5s If any people in the world ever needed an apostle to cast their devils out, it IS ours who live in thi, water-logged country. The miasmatc poison of our swamps and marshes becomes yer fable devil in the blood to revel in the Agass and Fevers which shake and soosoh -. all. Ayers "AsgE cgsE" is said to be. the apostle we need, and some of our neighhors who have tried it, con- firm the report-Journal, Plano, III.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
e4essqq g THE TRUE DEMOCRAT.
 STILL FOR
TtZ c @ n- t g 2

Although the convention convass is over, we still propose to furnish the paper three months for 50 cents, or longer at the same rate The intense excitement pevading all sections, will make the paper exceeding ly interesting and important. The money must always accompany orders for the paper
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

Ly- One of our exchanges says that "the cabinet is a sink of corruption" So it seems that being thoroughly Serard does not help 1t much.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

or Irritation of the Throat be ever so slight, as by this precaution more serious attack may be effec tualy warred off. Public Speakers and Singers will find them efectua for clearing and strengthen ing the voice. See advertisement
 Dec. IS. lS60 6m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

TIE RIvFR.---Is getting top low for the largest boats above this point, but nay igation is uninterrupted from here to Na- poleon.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
TRUE DEMOCRAT.

FoR PROSECUTING ATroRyEY.-We are author ized to announce GORDON E. CRAY EMS, as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney for the 4th ja dicial district, composed of the counties of Craw forl Franklin, Johnson, Pope, Perry and. Yell.- Election in June, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

Es" It is ss;d there are now in Wash ingtpa between sixty and seventy men, mostly from the west, who have informed Lincoln that he must either give them an office, or lend them money to go home with.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

Gg We publish in another column an advertisement of information wanted'' of ELrzAREru floors and ABRAHAM floors, who immigrated to this State about the year 1S46, from Beaver count.5', Pennsyl- vania. The papers of the State by calling attention to the advertisement might be the means of giving information to the narties of importance to them.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
The Arkansas Regiment.

The following companies compose the regiment organized by Col. T B. Flour
 nov, Col. James B. Johnson and Maj. J.
 B. Thompson: E Jackson Co. comp'y, Capt. Pickett.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

e@S@ We arc authorized to announce Wn. D. JACOWAY as a candidate for tue office of Prose
 cutting attorney in the Fourth Judicial Circuit, com posed ol the Counties of Perry, Yell, Pope, John son, Franklin and Crawford; election in June lt6l.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

CouGHs.-The sudden changes of our climate are sources of PULMONARY, BRONCHIAL and AsrH- MAr1c AFFECTIONS. Experience having proved ainly when taken in the early stage of the disease, recourse should at once be had to " Br0icas Brsn- ehial 7roehes," or Lozenses let the Cold. Cough.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

T D I N c S. DECEIVED TODAY h SUGAR;
 COFFEE;
 MOLASSES, brls and 1s brls; SODA CRACKERS i1 boxes; CONCENTRATED LYE;
 DRIED BEEF;
 MACCABONI;
 Flour and Meal. And many other things to eat. Maya EDWARDS X WHITE.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

.<5~ We are authorized to announce GRAN VILE WILCOX, of Van Buren, Arkansas, as candidate for the office Of Prosecuting Attorney in the fourth judicial circuit of the State Of Arlan sas, composed of the counties of Perry, Yell, Pope, Johnson, Franklin and Crawford, at the ensuing Tupa Q action.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
CINCINNATI, April q, 1861.
LITTLE RocK, ARK

MEssRs.
 LITTLE ROCK, ARK
 Gents: The city authorities here, or rath CT the war party, have waited upon us and informed us that we would have to take our freight all off the beat, as they would not allow any boat to go South that carried any provisions, and so we have been com pelled to give up our trip and lay up.- There will be no boat allowed to go. 1 do not know what will become of us all. The excitement here is immense. There is a complete embargo on navigation South. The < * will be around as soon as there is any chance
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

s The following was received yester- day by business house in this city. We purposely suppress the name of the writer, etc, but can vouch for its truth and genuine ness:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
One of Old Abes Thiefs at Large-$25

One of Old Abe's Thiefs at Large-$25
 Reward. nN the 16th April, 1861, JNO. PILES " left here with the mail for Hot Springs, which he left at that post office and got the return mail, but instead of coming to Little Rock with it, he went off with the horse and all. Said Piles is about 51 feet high, light hair weighs l50 or 50 pounds, probably p years old. The horse is bay stallion, about l511a hands high, had on cavalry saddle with heavy brass stirrups, about years old, shod all round.
 A reward of s2s will be paid for the apprehen- sion of the thief and horse.
 JOHN C. HENDERSON. May l26I If
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
INFORMATION WANTED OF

INFORMATION WANTED OF ELIZABETH HOOPS and ABRA- IL HAM HOOPS, who have been represented to have moved to the State of Arkansas about the year lS46, since that time nothing has been heard from them by their friends. Any information of both or either of them, addressed to the under signed will be rewarded. Papers in the State of Arkansas are respectfully requested to copy.
 PHILIP l.. GRIM,
 New Galilee, Beaver county, Pa.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
FLOUR.

BRLS. Fresh Flour, 4| yss5lA ZC just received and for sale -G- low for cash by ,o
 May2 kINNEAR, HUGHES CO.