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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-02-06
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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-02-06

Co The illness of the publisher prevented
The issuing of paper from this ofic g last
we ak
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-02-06

EsA- Tue Ho!lidaysburg Register sustains
the course Of Senator Cameron in endorsing
Governor Bigler's compromise bill. The
Why condemns it. Which is the better Re
publican Organ.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-02-06

LIST OF CAUSES set down for trial at a
Court Of Common Pleas. 10 be held at Ebens-
burg, on the first Monday (being the 4th day)
of March next
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-02-06

o5- We direct our readers to tho new Ad
vertisments.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-02-06

EE 4 bill has been introduced into the
Legislature for extending the limits of the
Borough of Johnstown. 1t will doubtless be-
come law We have not learned what ex-
tent of territory is to be taken iu. Johns
town and the adjoining Towns and Villages
il consolidated would make very respectable
sized city. Some enterprizing individual
should start daily newspaper there. 1t
would certainly pay.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-02-06
Repeal of the Tax on the TOnn-
age of the Pennsylvania Rail-

On last Tuesday, Mr. Abbott of Philadel-
phia, introduced into the House of Represen-
tatives, bill for the communication of the tax
on the tonnage of the Pennsylvania X Road.
1t Is quite literary curiosity, and evidently
was not intended by its author to be as clear
as the sun at MONDAY. We have not time
this week to notice few of its prominent fea-
lures, but will probably do SO in our next
issue. Queen Catharine said of Cardinal VOL
sey, that his promises were mighty, but his
performance nothing, and so it will turnout
in the present case with the Pennsylvania
Rail Road Company, if they should succeed
in forcing this bill through the Legislature.
Next Winter their lobby members would
again appear at Harrisburg, and secure the
passage Of a bill repeating all the Odious pro-
visions contained in the present bill, which
have merely been inserted as temporary ar
rangementS to secure its passage. We hope
our readers will not be too hasty in signing
petitions In favor of the bill 1t is very in
geniously drawn up, and many of its provis
ions are not exactly what careless or hasty
reader would suppose them to be.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-02-06

ES The following is the call issued by the
Democratic State Executive Committee, for
a Democratic State Convention to be held in
Harrisburg on the 21st inst. The business
which will demand the attention of the Con-
vsntion Is fnlly set forth in the call +:
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-02-06
Fever and Ague.

Harrisburg, February /, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
Aug. s, 1861. 9w
The Bonds of the Confederate States as
 Good as Gold. VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.


 THE undersigned offers for sale his 1 Plantation, situated on Bayou Bartholo new, in Ashley county, Arkansas, containing about 1900 acres of land, 800 of which is in fine state of cultivation, and 600 deadened.- There is upon the place good dwelling house, gin with mill attached. New frame negro quarters, and many other conveniences. This place is en- tirely free from all overflow; accessible to steam boats during the shipping season. and only F miles from the Mississippi river. As a cotton plantation it challenges comparison with any bodies place, as the growing crops will abundantly testify.
 In connection with the above, 1 offer my hand somely improved family residence miles south east of Monticello, Drew county, which for beauty of situation, excellence of health, coldness and purity of water is not surpassed west of the Missis sipp. For high toned, moral and religious senti- ment the citizens of Monticello and vicinity, are without rival
 propose to sell the above property at fair price for Confederate States bonds, or negro pro- perty at a fair valuation, or gold and silver, my terms are h cash, balance in one and two years. 1 think offer the most desirable property know in the State for sale, and l only do it because my business demands my presence in south Louisiana. Address me at Monticello, Drew Co.,, Arkansas.
 J. SMILE MONTGOMERY. Au0 Sth IS6I 3m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
ESQ REWARD.

DANAWAY from the subscriber eA h plantation, 15 miles below Little Rock, ,EH Arkansas, on Saturday, 2lst inst, negro-A man named JACK or JACKSON. Said negro is of dark copper color, 20 or p years old, about feet, or inches high, weighs 155 or 50 lbs, and is stout and we'll built. He rode away light brown flv 6years old, with blaze face, and Mexi- can brand on the left hip or thigh-had on light cassimere cross barred sack coat and black wool hat, also took with him pair of coarse white blank cts, pair of fair leather saddle-bags and fiddle will most likely go to the Cherokee Nation, where understand he has mother living, few miles west of Fayetteville. The above reward will be given for his apprehension and delivery to me at tEis place. or S25 will be paid if he is con- fined in any iail in the State where can get him.
 J. w. McCONAUGdEY.
 Iijtle Roek Ayk July 25 1860.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

PRoMoTfoN OF BRIGAD1ER- GENERAL BEAUREGARD.-OnT Tuesday, in executive session of Congress, the President sent in a communication nominating e. .BEAURE- GARD to the rank of full "General'' in the Confederate army, in which nomination Congress unanimously concurred. The proper official title of this rank, according to the act of Congress organizing the army approved May Is, is simply" General, '" instead of "BrgadierG General" ;"the former denomination being the highest military grade known to the Confederate States Congress has also provided, in the organ ization of the army, that the appointments to the rank of '' General' shall be made by selection from the army-thus limiting this rank to rewards, as i'll the present in- stance, for distinguished military services. The nomination was ratified without the usual reference, as mark of compliment from Congress. The commission of Gen. eral BEAUREGARD is to date from the 2lst of July, 1861, the date of the victory of Manassas.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
For the True Democrat.
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'Tis sweet, when twilight wraps the earth, And now'rs bloom oer the lea When wild birds chant their notes of winter 'Iis sweet to think of thee 'Tis sweet to gaze upon yon star,
 Which shines so brilliantly; But, all! 'tis sweeter-sweeter far,
 To think dear one of thee Iris sweet when young friends gather near, To mingle with my glee; But oh! I'm happier when hear,
 Thy voices melody. 'Tis sweet to know, that while live, There throbs one heart for me; No solace would this false world give, Without loved thoughts of thee. 'Tis sweet as thoughts go fitting by,
 Though transient they may be; To knoD that in Hy memory,
 There's still place for me. Then take the offering which l bring Simple though it be; And when hiy thoughts are on the wing, Oh! sonle times Miak of me. Sunny Side Aug. lo6I., IDA"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
QUEEN OF THE SOUTH CORN AND
 FLOUR MILL.
PUBLIC LAND SALE.

IN pursuance of the ordinances of the Con- A vention of the 27th and 3Oth of May, 1861, we will offer public sale the lands heretofore reserv ed by the United States government for the and benefit of Fort Wayne in the Huntsville District, on the first Monday 9th day) ill October, 1861, except so much of said reserve not exceed ing eighty acres may be necessary for military post or encampnent. North of the base line and west of the fifth principal meridian, part of town ships sixteen and seventeen, of range thirty three, part of townships sixteen and seventeen, of range thirty four.
 The sale will be kept open two weeks; applica- tions to make private entries will not be received until after the close of the public sale.
 L. B. CUNNINGHAM, Register,
 J. R. BERRY, Receiver.
 LAND OFFICE, HuntsriNe, Ark., July %, 'Gl.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

TIE PRorosED PEACE MEETING.-A cor respondent, writing on this subject, says: "I desire simply to say that the proposal to hold peace meeting in New York is worth taking into consideration. The peo- pie are ahead of you, could they speak they are always wiser than the papers. It is not too late to send the olive branch of peace founded upon justice. Blessed, thrice blessed are the peace makers
 The hotel business in New York is ex ceeding dull. Compared with last year at this time, almost nothing is doing. The property owners in some instances have been offered the choice of closing up the premises or accepting nominal rent landlords and tenants dividing the losses.
 The French gun boat Jerome Napoleon, Commander Buisson, arrived here on Sat urday from Toulon via Halifax. She is propeller of 250 horse power, carries two l2 pounders, and has crew of 11S, officers included.
 The Boston Commercial Bulletin has re- ceived positive information, through a gentleman recently arrived from New Or leduS, l1laC cur dClilC COdoC iH III iiuoh greater danger from privateers than our Atlantic coast, and that there IS located there colony of southern men who are preparing to fit out privateers to attack our commerce in those waters.
 The 69th regiment N. Y. $. M., arrived in this city at pier No. l, about 74 o'clock on Saturday morning, and were greeted with cheers by acres of our Hibernian popu- lation, men, women and children, who had gathered on the battery and in adjacent streets at an early hour, and many of whom han been up all night awaiting the return of the brave soldiers. Their appearance as they filed off the boat, and formed line in the street was sad one, and presented the shady side of war.
 Many carried their hands in slings, or limped, or had their heads bound up; and nearly all exhibited rags, and borrowed, i'll fitting hats and coats in place of the tidy uniform which they took with them. The whole regiment looked overworked, fatigu- ed, though not discouraged or dispirited. All their banners were dim with the somke of battle, and several of them were torn by the shot of the enemy.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
PUBLIC LAND SALE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That l\ in pursuance of instructions from the Audi tor of Public Accounts of the State of Arkansas, under authority vested in him by the ordinance of the convention of the 27th day of May, 1861, we shall proceed to offer at public sale, on Satur- day, the 21st day of September, 1861, the following tracts of land, to wit:
 WIZ of NE4 } all ofsec l2, in township south E15 of NW4 of the base line in range IA west NW14 of NW4) of the 5th principal meridian All persons having e-emption rights to any portion of the above lands are advised to make proof thereof and payment before the day designa- ted for the sale thereof, otherwise their rights will be forfeited.
 HENRY A. POWERS, Register.
 FRANCIS H. MOODY, Receiver. Lule Rock, Aug. 9, 1861. At
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

FRANCE AND THE CONFEDERATE STATES The Baltimore American publishes a letter from Paris, dated July the 9th, from which the following extract is taken. 1t IS all the more significant from the fact that the writer, as well as the paper to which ne writes, is inimcal to the Southern Con- f,deracy:
 Under the heading of American Con federation of the South," the official Joul- nal of this morning also publishes a brief statement relative to the tariff adopted by the Confederate Congress on the 2lst or May last. ''This tariff" says the NOR aeur, ''resembles, in many particulars the United States tariff of 1857, except that It (the Confederate tariff) is rather more llb- eral," etc, etc. And again: eve call at tention to the fact that the new legislation lowers the duties on our wines from 3O to 9 per cent, and on our silks from l9 to 15 per cent. The same Congress had pass ed law on the 11th of May, prohibiting, during the blockade, the exportatlon ot cotton by outlets than the Confederate ports of the Mexican frontier"
 There is, if mistake not, hidden sig nifcance in this brief paragraph. The truth is, French commerce is suffering i'm mensely by the state of affairs Tn our coun- try and the uncertainty in which the future is shrouded. Wine growers, silk man. ufacturers, and all others interested Tn the suspended trade with America, are com mencing to falter in their abolition phil anthrophy, and, if some decisive event should not bring the war to an end Ill course of the next three months very strong effort will be made to induce both the French and English Government to demand, as an absolute necessity, the rais- ing of the blockade. It is hardly probable that the Emperor would yield to the press ure, but it is we'll that the position of things here should be known in the United States without delay or extenuation. The South ern Commissioners are still using every exertion to reach the imperial ear, and, though they have not succeeded in obtain ing direct hearing, their efforts begin to exercise some influence on the popular mind, which is, of itself, more than l would have believed possiblea month ago.
 The apparently defective organization of the Union forces, and the sterile results of the trihing combats in Virginia, are inju- ring the prestige of the national cause on this side of the Atlantic, particularly as Europe had been repeatedly assured that the rebels were to be suppressed almost at single blow. Mr. T. Butler King, Com. missioner to Europe from the State of Georgla, has addressed to the minister of commerce letter on the advantages of direct trade between France and the South, in which, as am told, very strong argu- ments are offered in favor ofrecognizing the independence of the Confederate States. Mir. Kings letter has been printed in French, for private circulation. 1 have not yet obtained copy, but hope to be able to review it in my letter on Friday.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
For the True Democrat.
The Last Letter.

Something deep as sob suppressed, and plain i've as an Eolian vail, whispers as write, th's : 5,v last letter. ."--Letter from Volunteer The hand that traced each cherished line, Of this memento dear, Loves votive wreath no more may twine, Nor dry the falling tear. The eye that moistened here and there, Der strains in friendship sung, Hath closed unto this world of care, And left joys lute unstrung The heart that hung Hopes tinted bow, On sorrows every cloud, Within the tomb lies coldly low, And mine is in its shroud. Oh! ivied temple of the breast, Thy vail is rent in twain; And twilight beams of mem'ry rest On dark ned aisle aad fane. Down. down, deep fathoms down the soul. DEATHS great bereavemens lie. Life's pageant seems parched scroll As fond ones round me die. I know thee gen'rous, just and true, Thy COUNTRY found thee brave; SHE clothes thy name with honor due, My tears I give thy grave.
 C. ZELOTES ADAMS. The Hut, Calhoun County, Ark.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
THE VERY LATEST.

r HANE just received and have now in Il store, from Saline county, Ark, 15 dog. SPIN MING WHEELS also about 100 lbs. ARKAN- SAS WOOL, which will sell at cost to all ladies who wish to knit Socks for the Volunteers.
 Just received per steamer Leila, a'lot of SALT, both coarse and fine, which will sell at the lowest figures for cash
 I have also on hand, Sugar, Molasses, Meal, Flour and Bacon, besides large assortment of Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes
 Now is the time to get the worth of your money.
 Aug l, 1861. W. H. FIELD, JR
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05

r WILL give Eight hundred dollars re- l ward for the apprehension and delivery of Peter P. Pitchlynn IT,, to the civil authorities of Sevier county, Arkansas.
 The said PITCHLYNN murdered my husband in cold blood on the 10th of July, 1860. He is a native of the Choctaw Nation, very irskn, rather large blue grey eyes, dark hair cut close and uneven, though generally he wears it long, fond of drinking, talks and laughs loud.
 He is about feet, 10 or II inches high, weighs about l35 or 40 lbs., rather spare made. He had a negro of his fathers with him when he etf both were armed with double barreled shot guns It is supposed he will make his way westward, probably to the "L Leased District" west o f the Chckasaw Nation, as he has relatives living in that section of country.
 The Governor of the State of Arkansas has issued his proclamation offering $200reward on the part of the State making $l ,O0O altogether
 MRS. E. c. HARRIS,
 Ultima Thule, SeUier Co.,, Ark.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
N OTICE

r S.HEREBY GIVEN, That letters 1 testimentary have been granted to the under signed, by the Probate Court of Pulaski county, Arkansas, on the 18th day of August, A. D., 1861 upon the estate of Francis Drew, deceased, late of said county; all persons having claims against said estate, are required to exhibit them to the executor, properly authenticated, within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be pre- cuded from any benefit in said estate, and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years from the date of such letters, they shall be forever bar red and precluded from any benefit from such es- tate. JOHN DONOHOE,
 Executor of the last will of Francis Drew, decd.
 Little Rock, Ark, Aug. 9, 1861. 6w.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
S2OO REWARD! Stop the Murderer !!

$2OO REWARD!
 Stop the Murderer! nN SATURDAY, June 18th, .-=A6 V 1860, MT. William Standey, liv- ing about ] miles south of Hickory < Plains Prairie county, was brutally mur- &@ dered by his slave, Jeff. Said negro ~ immediately fled. He is bright ma N "a latto, has an Indian appearance; feet z 10 inches high; spare built; read; has blotches on his cheeks. When he left he had bar of iron attached to his ankle, and had marks of lately being whipped; weighs about l55 pounds; about 28 years old The above reward will be paid for the apprehen' sion of said negro. It is supposed that he has made his way to the Indian country or to a free State Address
 ELIZABETH S'TANDLEY. August 9, 1860. tf Hickooy Plains
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
PUBLIC LAND SALE.

TN pursuance of the Ordinance of the I Convention of the State of Arkansas, dated 27th May, 1861, will offer at public sale all the vacant lands within the odd numbered sections, which were reserved to the United States, within the six mile limits of the several railroads within the Little Rock and Helena Land Districts, subject to the minimum of $l 9 per acre, on the 10th day of September, 1881, in the following townships; to- witt NORTH OF THE BASE LINE AND EAST OF THE FIFTH
 PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN.
 Townships three, four, five and six, of range three.
 Townships four, five and six, of ranges four, five and six.
 Townships four, five, six, seven, twenty, twenty one and twenty-two, of range seven.
 IoWnshlps i've, slX,* seven and tWenty-one, Of range eight.
 Townships five, six and seven, of range nine. SOUTH OF THE BASE LINE AND WEST OF THE FIFTH
 PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN.
 Township one, of ranges eleven and twelve. Townships one* and two, of range thirteen. Townships one,* two* and three, of range four teen.
 Townships one, two, three, four and five, of ranges fifteen and sixteen.
 Townships three, four, five, six, seven and fight, of range seventeen. NORTH OF THE BASE LINE AND WEST OF THE FIFTH
 PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN.
 Townships one, two,* three, six and seven. of range six.
 Townships one, two,s three, four, five, six* and seven, of range seven.
 Townships one, two,* three, four, fve,* six and seven, of range eight
 Townships one, two,s three four,* five and six, of range nine.
 Townships one, two,* three,* four and five, of range ten.
 Townships one, two,* three and four, of range eleven.
 Townships one,* two,* three, four and five, of range twelve.
 Townships one, two, three,* four,~ fves and six, of range thirteen.
 Townships one, two, three, four, five, six& and seven, ot range fourteen.
 Townships one, five, six* and seven, of range fifteen.
 Townships five, six* and seven, of ranges six teen and seventeen.
 The townships designated thus are wholly with in the limits of the '' six sections in width on each side' of said roads and branches, and the remain. ing townships are only partly within said limits, as designated on the diagrams which have been furnished to the respective district land offices by the commissioner of the general land office Lands reserved for schools, military and other purposes, will be excluded from the sales. The lands will be sold SUBJECT THE RIGHT OF WAY granted by the acts of 10th June, 1852, and sun Oi feDruary, lo03, for said railroads anu branches, and the particular tracts cut by the routes will be sold as containing the quantities respec- lively shown onthe official plats, without deduction. Each sale will be kept open for time sufficient to admit of offering all the lands but not exceed ing two weeks, and applications to make private entries at the minimum of Sl 9 per acre of the lands offered under this proclamation will not be received until after the close of the public sales.
 II. A. POWERS, Register.
 F. H. MOODY Receiver. Land Ofce, Little Rock, June 27, 1861. l2w
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Tn

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That IN letters of administration on the estate of Frank M. Pcarson deceased. were granted me on the 18th day of July, A.. D. 1861, by the probate court of Pulaski county; therefore all persons hay ing claims against the said estate are hereby re- onired to exhibit the same to me properly authen- ticated within one year from the date of said let ters, or they may be precuded from any benefit in the said estate and if such claims shall not be so exhibited within two years from the date of the said letters, they shall be forever barred and pre- cluded from any such benefit. Also, all persons indebted to said estate in any way whatever, are requested to come and settle immediately.
 Auo. &. 1861 Ct JOHN LAKEWOOD.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
R,msaacay Negroes.
RANAWAY.

DANAWAY from the plantation of aS h JOHN GORDON, in Prairie county.A on the Sd inst, negro man named "Shar-.N per-" black, about feet, inches high, weisns about l35 or 40 lbs, had on when he left pair of heavy wool pants, much too large for him. an old hat and old brogan shoes liberal reward will be paid for his apprehension and delivery ln any ail where caA get him. Address
 $. SHELDON,
 June l3, 1861. If Plum Bayou, Ark.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
UNIVERSITY OF NASHVILLE. MILITARY COLLEGE.

UNIV ERSITY OF NA011 V116E.
 MILITARY COLLEGE. THE next session of this Institution will l. open, as usual, on the first MONDAY in September next.
 TERMS-Tuition, Boarding, Washing, Fuel, Rooms, Servants attendance, and use of Arms $lO5 per term of twenty weeks. Engineering, French, Spanish, German, Drawing, Book Keep ing and Fencing, $lO per term. Students are re- quired to furnish their rooms.
 By the aid of Military Discipline, effective go- vernment is established, and health, physical cul ture, good order and industrious habits are promo ted For additional information apply to
 B. R. JOHNSON, Superintendent. Aug. 8, 1861. 4w*
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-05
Executor's Notice.

THE subscribers are the executors of the 1 estate of c. M. Vaughan, deceased, in accor- dance with the last will and testament of said Vaughan; and all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified to present them for settlement. If they not presented within two years, all claims will be barred. All persons owing said estate will con forward and make payment or they will be dealt with as the law directs.
 w. R. VAUGHAN,
 c. SCOTT,
 Aug. 1st, '6I. 6w. F. A. TERRY.