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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09
ARKANSAS OUT OF THE UNION.

Ordinance of Secession passed-Resolu-
 tions adopted to join the Southern
 Confederacy-Great enthusiasm and
 unaniTity of feeling.
 The convention of the people of Arkan- sas met on Monday morning last, and inn mediately took the necessary steps to pre- pare an ordinance severing the relations ex- isting between the State of Arkansas and the other States united with her, under the compact styled the constitution of the United States. The ordinance which we give below was prepared and reported to the convention at three o'clock in the afternoon, and was passed immediately, with but one dissentfng voice-there being sixty-nine votes in the affirmative and one in the nega- rive.
 We were present at the passage of the ordinance of secession by the convention and we never witnessed more solemn scene. Every member seemed impressed with the importance of the vote he was giving. The hall of the House of Representatives was crowded almost to suff,ocation. The lobby, the gallery and the floor of the chamber as full, and the vast crowd seemed excited to the very highest pitch. A profound still ness prevailed all the time, as vote after vote was taken and recorded, except occasionally when some we'll known Union member would rise and preface his~ote with expres- sions of stirring patriotic southern senti- ments, the crowd would give token of its appreciation, but the announcement of the adoption of the ordinance of secession was the signal of one general exclamation that shook the building to its very foundations. A weight seemed suddenly to have been lifted off the hearts of all present, and mani festations of the most intense satisfaction prevailed on all sides. The people of Ar kansas are united in one great southern rights party-all past differences and dis sensions have been buried and forgotten, and they constitute harmonious band of brothers pledged to stand by the State, whatever her trials and difficulties may be-.
 The convention, we understand, has de- termined to unite the State with the Con- federate States without delay, and have passed resolution to that effect. The State of Arkansas, with all of her resources, both of men and money, stands pledged to the cause of the South, and the fate of the Confederate States will be her fate.- Whatever that fate may be it is accepted by the people of Arkansas with firm assur- ance that the cause she has embarked in Is the cause of truth and justice.
 The following is the ordinance of seces- sion as it was adopted and signed:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

All persons claiming the ri 1t of pre- -emptida either by Reclamation or otherwise, upop aIv of the Swamp and Overfowed Lands embraced In the foregoing list, are hereby notified and reques ed to come forward within sixty days from and after the date of this notice, prove their pre em- tons, and pay for the same. All lands so confrn. ed to the State, which shall not be purchased with money or located with Swamp Land Scrip or Ap- ditor's Certificates, by pre- emption within sixty days from the date of this notice, will be sold dr offered at public sale to the highest bidder by th- State Land Agent of the Batesvile District at his office in the town of Jacksonport, between thb hours of ten (l0j o'clock in the forenoon and thres (3) o'clock in the afternoon, of the first Monda after the expiration of sixty days allowed pre- emptors within which to establish their pre- emp tions and pay for their lands, being the 9th day of July, A. D. 1861, and to continue from day to day until all of the said lands shall have bee1 sold or offered for sale. Lands within six miles o any navigabe stream, will not be sold at public Ot private sale for less than seventy five ceils acre. and lands more than six miles from any nayigabIe stream will not be sold for less than fifty cents an acre, payable in specie or swamp land scrip, rel ceivable by law for lands in the Batesyle District
 Given under my hand at the State Land Agents office, in Jacksonport on this, the 4th day of May A. D. 1851.
 The above lands are north of the base line, and part east and part west of the hith principal meridian.
 w. Nj. STEEL,
 .Stats Land Agent for the Batesuale District.
 May Q. lS6I 2t
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

SECESSION STRAWBERRIES. Mrs. Jndge Somervell, of Tulip Ridge, Dallas county, Arkansas, has some of the largest straw berries of the season, they measure four and quarter inches in circumferance--are of excellent flavor and in great abundance. They are of the real secession stock, culti- vated by good secession lady-whose gardner is a good secession negro, who challenges old Abe and all his free negro cohorts, including the Hamlin family-to produce their equal.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

EE- The New York Herald seems to be getting alarmed It says that unless some more vigorous measures be adopted than have been by the federal government, Jeff erson Davis will not only take possession of Washington city but will take up his quarters in Philadelphia and New York. In undertaking the subjugation of the sonth Old Abe has shouldred more than he can stand up under.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09
ID. DELAfIEL3 SMITH, United States District Attorn,

EE Rev. E. l.. Compere, just from North Fork, says it was currently reported there on Tuesday last, that the U. s. troops were leaving Fort Washita; and that they were burning what stores they could not carry with them, and intended to blow up the Qualifications. Also, that they intended destroying Forts Arbuckle and Cobb, and then leaving for Fort Leavenworth. ,SmiM Times, lNoy 3d.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

Ey- Hon. NJ. D. Baber, member ot the State convention from Lawrence coun- ty, said in speech recently made atPoca- hontas, that in less that thirty days Arkan- sas would be knocking at the door of the Confederate States for admission.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

H. HI. BoI1sGEE, Madison county THos. F. AUSTIN, Marion FELIX R. LANIER, Mississippi z WM. NJ MAYO, Monroe !" i.. ALEXANDER NJ. CLINGMAS, Montgom / cry county.
 ISAIAH DoDsoN, Newton county. A. w. HoBsoN, Ouachlta < L. D. HILL, Perry
 THOMAS B. HANLH, Phillips CHAs. w. ADAMS, z ( SAMUEL KELLY, Pike ARCHIBALD RAY, Polk
 WILLIAM SToUT, Pope
 BENJAMIN c. ToTTES, Prairie J. STILIwELL, Pulaski
 A. H. GARLAND, Pulaski
 JAMES w. CRENsHAw, Randolph '' J. M. SMITH, Saline E. T. WALKER, Scott SAML L. GRIFFITH, Sebastian .s w. NJ. FIsHBAcK, Sebastian BESJ F. HAWKINS, Sevier JAS. s. DoLLARHIDE, Sevier J. N. SHELTON, St. Francis ' G. w. LAUGHINGHousE, St. Francis co. H. BussEY, Union county. WM V TATUM, Union J. HENRY PATTERSON, Van Buren '' JOHN P. A. PARKS, Washington ' I'M. CLUTTER, Washington < / JESSE N. CYPERT, White w. H. SPIvEY, Yell Adopted and passed in open convention, on the sixth day of May, Anno Domini, 1861.
 Attest: ELIAS c. BouDlNoT, iSec'y of Me Arkansas Stote Conyention.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09
TN Ee g rap lkEc.

FREDER1cK, Mp, May 1.-The Cover nor has sent memorial to the legislature from citizens of " ashington and Frederick counties, protesting against Virginia sol diers invading the soil of Maryland, or searching private dwellings. He disclaims giving Yirginians such authority and re- quested the legislature to act thereon.
 TRENTON, N. J., May 1-The Governor recommends $2,000,o00 loan.
 BosToS, May 1.--Adams, minister to England, sails tomorrow. Vermont Banks rendered $500, 900 for the use of the State.
 FoREIaN-It is reported that Prince Napoleon would demand satisfaction from the Due d Aumela, for the recent pam phlet.
 NEW YORK, May 1.--It is reported here that regular trains from Washington com menee to-day; also that Gov. Letcher IS about to issue proclamation forbiddlng the passage of southern troops through Virginia.
 A letter from Fort Monroe says there are 1000 men there, and no batteries will be allowed to be erected within range.
 The report of an armistice is wholly untrue.
 In Washington nearly every part of the District is telegraphically connected.
 Paris letters received to-day say the French government Is fully posted on | American affairs, and there is no sympathy felt for the Confederate States. BosTos, May 1.-The Niagara sailed to-day for Europe with no specie. The Arabia arrived.
 1 NEW YORK. May 1.--Gen. Scott kill soon change his head quarters to Philadel- phia. Thirty thousand troops are to be concentrated at Washington. Gen. Bon ham is reported to be in command of the Virginia troops.
 OMAHA, N. T., May l.-Nebraska is a unit for the Union. Gov. Black on the arrival of his successor returns to Pennsyl- vania to assume an important military command.
 MONTGOMERY, May No news here ol general interest The Congress is in se- cret session. The first battalion of the 3rd Alabama regiment left this morning for Virginia Two companies of dragoons I are ready for Pensacola.
 ANNAPOLIS, May 1.-Fortifications com manding the country for two miles around have been thrown up. Somethig is going on. Orders were given yesterday to arrest all newspaper correspondents.
 BALTIMORE, May 1.-Three spontaneous Union meetings were held last night; re- solutions were adopted in favor of sustain ing the government and approving of Gen Scott's determination to sustain the na- tional flag. The United States flag was unfurled over the custom house and post office by order of the new officials amid much enthusiasm.
 ANNAPOLIS, May 1.-Thomas Scott, ot Penn, has taken charge of the military route to Washington. Order is being re- stored. Transports leave twice day fol Perrvville, Baltimore. After the crowc left the Eutaw House, George Lenow cu down the American flag and was arrested by the deputy sheriff.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

NEW YORK, May 1.-The Chesapeake has returned from Ft. Monroe, after land ing three hundred and eighty barrels of provisions.
 WAsHINeros, May 1.--Colonel Ripley has been appointed head of the ordnance beareau, vice Craig ordered on other duty. Lieut. Aglesey has been dismissed for fail- ing to render accounts.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09
 nZn Tha ,,oatIcal etfilslC

Az" The poetical ehusion by J. w. r. is too sentimental for these stirring times. We decline publishing it, as we have no space to spare for that sort of reading at nresent.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

Attention Pulaski Cavalry.-This com pany is requested to meet on parade next Saturday for more perfect organization, with vie" ol forming one company of regiment to be offered to the Confederate States. All those wishing to join will present themselvesas candidates for mem hershin.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

~ As weexpected, our friend Hugh G. Wilson indignantly refused the office of receiver of public moneys at Clarksville, rendered to him by Old Abe. We think the time for receiving favors from the abolition government has passed for ever in Arkansas.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

Ew We expected to issue daily du- ring the sitting of the convention, notwith- standing from the feeble encouragement our attempts of this kind have heretofore received, they have been a considerable loss to us, but the convention is sitting with closed doors, and what is a still more serious impediment, we are getting no dis patches by telegraph beyond Memphis. The lines beyond that place leading north ward are in the hands of the associated press, which is abolitionized and conse- auently we are cut off from the current news. Our readers we know are anxious to hear the news and we would be glad to them if it were possible.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09
fsse 5 B THE TRUE DEMOCRAT,
 STILL FOR Fifty Ce m t g.

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 pervsding all sections, will make the paper exceeding ly interesting and important. The money must always accompany orders for. the paper.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

Eg We invite attention to the card of of Tracy t Coomber. We have seen much of their painting, and can recommend 1t as unsurpassed in any country.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

FoR ENVELOPES, Erc.--The Confederate Flag, in superb style, three different de- signs, got up by Hutton & Freligh. See their advertisement.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

EN The ladies of Little Rock have been busy the past week making uniforms and eauipping the volunteers. Like the heroines of the Revolution they are infused with a generous ardor for the cause of truth and freedom, and their God speed! to the gal lant fellows who are leaving their homes, their mothers, their sweethearts will go with them like the protecting wing of a good angel, and finger with them in the severest trials of war. All honor to the fair women of Arkansas, and success to the brave fellows who are to represent us on the pages of history.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

A Coop SUGGESTION PROMPTLY RESPOND ED To.-It having been suggested to our business men having young men in their employ belonging to the military compa- nies to allow two or three evenings in the week for drill, we learn that the most of them at once saw the necessity and propri- ety of the thing, and cheerfully shaped their business in compliance with the re- quest. We have no doubt but all will do so as soon as the request is made
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

ATLANTA MEDICAL CoLLEGE.-1he regular ses- sion in this institution opens on the first Monday, 9th inst, as usual with the full amount of lectures and other facilities for study in all the branches oi medical science. From the number already ar rived and other indications, the class is expected to be fully as large as usual
 J. G. wEsJMoRELAND, M- D., Dean.
 Atlantq, Ca, May l, lS6l
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

Eg- Mrs. Mary Ann Levett was fined 10000 by a Cincinnati court for throwing vitriol upon another females dress and person.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

GN- We were in error last week in stat ing that the officers of the Arkansas regi- ment had been appointed. The President does not appoint, but the regiment will elect its officers before leaving the State.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

EE- In reply to an advertisement headed "Use Cooper's Tooth Brush" a western, editor says: "We'll see Cooper hanged first, the dirty fellow !'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09
LH- It is with deep regret that ws

LE- It is with deep regret that we chronicle the death of brother editor.- R. R. Briee, esq, of the Monticello Sage, is no more. He was gallant gentleman, good writer and polished scholar, but all could not save him from the doom that awaits mortality. He sleeps the sleep that knows no waking, but he will long live in the memories of those who knew him well, for they knew him but to love him.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09
1000 Acres of Choice Cotton Land for
 Sale.

GITUATED on the north side of the 6 Arkansas river and has front of one mile; six miles below Lewisburg, Conway county, with eighty acres in high state of cultivation and one hundred more well deadened, with good frame dwelling and good out houses, good well of never
 failing water, etc, and the best of range for stock summer and winter. Any person wishing to pur chase would do well to examine my land before purchasing elsewhere. For terms apply to Jas. M. Gordon, at Lewisburg, or the undersigned on the peRlises. HARRIS CROSS.
 May q. lS6l If
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09
Confscatiou.

We sec Judge Totten, of Prairie county, has introduced an ordinance in the conven- z tion to con6scate all the debts due from citizens of this State to citizens of the northern States. Judge Totten is not with out precedent for this act. The follow -inyyrdcr from the United States District Attorney in New York shows that the northern people do not intend to pay their debts to southerners:
 OFFICE U. s. DISTRICT ATTORNEY,
 Southern District of ". !. Sra. You are hereby notified for the present not to transmit in coin or bullion, by letters of credit or draft or in any other way directly or indirectly any moneys to individuals of the southern seeded States.
 I shall regard such an act, if committed, an act of treason to the United States on your part, and shall prosecute it accordingly.
 Respectfully yours,
 E. DELAFIEL3 SMITH,
 United States District Attorney. The following from merchant of New York to merchant in Memphis, shows that this order of the District Attorney is being rigidly enforced:
 "We telegraph you to-day that express compa- ,;es will not receive coin for the southern States by order of our State government.
 No improvement here: Matters are getting ,nore and more complicated, and the few who held sentiments differing from the dominant party dare no, e,nress them. From our known connection ;tb inc South we are subjected to the rigid serv- aaea of our police, and we doubt not all our letters are tempered with by them"
 The northern people regard it treason to pay what they honestly owe to the people of the South. So be 1t. The grab game can be played by both sides.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

If we deduct this from the area of the State, to-wit: 8, 406, ,720 acres, we find that there are 15, l45, ,582 acres of so called vacant land, which the State acquires by right of eminent domain in seeding or re- volutionizing. This, at ten cents an acre, would pay the State debt. With anything like frugal and wise administration of these lands and the proceeds of their sales, Arkansas will have fund to pay expenses and enough to grant home for every sol dier, whofights for her in this war for inde- pendence. One good effect will be to re- lease the reservation along the main line of the Cairo and Fulton railroad This enter prise, if not dead, is, at least put to sleep for an indefinite term of years, and the re- served lands will be restored to market No douAt, the grant to the Fort Smith road will be continued oa the same or more favorable terms than those made by the old Congress,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09
n1y- There is no inconsidorable disafe

EE- There is no incon5idorable disaHec- ton at the North to President Lincoln s policy of subjugating the southern states, and it is daily increasing. The present information of their disaflection reaching the South is doubtless the causq of the stop page of the telegraphic reportsof the associ- ate press of New York. Leading news papers in New York, New Hampshire, and Maine urge the people not to volunteer, but leave it to the aboltionists 10 do the fighting. In less than six months the pub lie sentiment of the North will be against the unholy and unnatural war. In the mean time however it will be policy to put Arkansas in a state of fcomplete defense.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09
MILITARY EQUIPMENTS.
N o T IC E

TS HEREBY GIVEN, That letter, of
 A administration have been granted to the under signed by the Probate Court of Pulaski couuty, | Arkansas, on the 10th day of April, A. D. 1851, upon the estate of Eleanor Moore, deceased, lais
 of said county; all persons having claims agalsi said estate. are required to exhibit them the lt
 ministrator, properly authenticated, within one
 year from the date of said letters, or they mt te precluded from any beneftin said estate, and Ihh if such claims be not exhibited within tw1 yes
 from the date of such letters, they shall be forever
 barred and precluded from any benefit from such l estate. CHARLES LEWIS,
 Adm'r of the estate of Eleanor Moore deed. Little Rock, Ark May O. lS6l 6w
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

*Of the ls,26l ,l39 acres disposed of as above stated, the State on the lst of January, lS60 own ed about 2,000 900 acres, leaving over l6,oo0,ooo acres taxable. But there are less thar twelve millions of acres on the tax-books for lS60, show ing that four or five million acres go untaxed.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

w Washington. JAMES l.. TorTEN, Arkansas county. MARCUS l.. HAWKINS, Ahsley A. w. DINsMoRE, Benton J. GoULD, Bradley PHIL. H. EcHoLs, Calhoun w. w. WATKINS, Carroll BURR H. HoBBs, Carroll 1. H. BILLIARD, Chicot H. FLANAGIS, Clark J. c. WALLACE, Columbia GEORGE F. SMOOTH, Columbia S. J. STALLNGs, Conway JESSE TURNER, Crawford H. F. THOMPSON, Crawford THos. H. BRADLEY, Crittenden ROBERT T. FULLER, Dallas '" J. P. JOHNSON, Desha !" J. A. RHODES, Drew {" w. F. SLEMoNs, Drew 7" w. w. MANSFIELD, Franklin :" s. w. COCHRAN, Fulton JAMES W. BUSH, Greene R. K. GARLAND, Hampstead |" A. H. CARRIGAs, Hampstead F. w. DEsHA, Independence {" URBAN E. FoRT, Independence |" M. SHELBY KENNARD, ALEX. ADAMS, Izard J. H. PATTERSON, Jackson [" JAS. YELL, Jefferson w. P. GRACE, Jefferson WM. ". FLOYD, Johnson FELIX I. BATsoS, Johnson WILEY P. CRYER, Lafayette ' SAMUEL ROBINSON, Lawrence MILTON D. BApFR,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

It should be considered that i'll Arkansas great deal of property goes untaxed that is taxed in other States. Were such in- cluded 1t would make at least one hundred and fifty millions of dollars. Adding the value of the untaxed lands in the State, 1t would give five hundred dollars to each white man, woman and child in the State. We will refer to this point hereafter, when we come to consider of taxation in Arkan- sas as compared with other States.
 The area of the State of Arkansas, cx- elusive of water, is g, ,l9S square miles, or 33,406, 720 acres. In the old Union, be- fore the admission of Texas, she was the tenth State in point of size. To give some idea of the extent of her territory we will state that she is larger than England pro per, and nearly as large as England and Wales. Ireland could De seated in her lap and leave margin larger than many Euro pean kingdoms. The county ot Jefferson is larger than the State of Rhode Island and contains twice as much productive land. Arkansas is larger than the boastingly so called Empire State of New York. She has front of 250 miles on the great Mis- sissippi. Gut up as New England is she would make eight or ten States.
 In 1858, the commissioner of the gener- al land office in his report, published table (E) showing the disposition of the lands in the several States up to June 30th, 1853 From that we take the following statement of tho disnnsitinn nf lands in Arkansas:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09
Fine Large New Store House and Ware House and Ground to be Sold at
 Sheriff's Sale

I tCITUATED in the heart of business in
 D the town of Des Arc, finely, finished for Dry Goods, and YaQ suited for grocery and produce estsblighmer feet wide and 90 feet long, two stories high. .sWare House 9 feet wide and 40 feet long, all new and well finished. Sale on Monday, 27th inst, the first day of the May term of the Prairie county court, at Brownsville. For particulars, see extended notice in the Des Arc Citizen, or address J. H. Quisenberry or David P. Black, Des Arc, Ark. May9, 1861. 2t
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

More than one hand trembled under the weight of associationA-not from fear, not from irresolution-but at the thought of the glorious past and the uncertainty of the hidden future Nevertheless there was no hesitation, no want of harmony, but on every face was visible a fixed determination to seal if need be with the hearts best blood the charter of our rights and our freedom. So let it be. However much we have been divided in the past, it is mat ter for rejoicing that we are now united in the cause of the South.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09
New Confirmation of Swamp Lands In
 the Ratesville District.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That l\ an additional confirmation of Swamp and Overflow ed Lands has been made to the S;ate bt Arkansas in the counties hereinafter named, intH Batesville District, to wit:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

But thls steady gloWth oI popuIHIIoII 1las been far exceeded by the increase of wealth in tine State. The value of taxable proper
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

Ey Those in favor of forming home guard composed of men of 45 years and up- wards will meet at the Market House on Saturday next May llth at ten o'clock.
 s. H. TUCKER,
 l.. GIBsoE,
 WAsHINGToN LEWIS, JOIN. ". MAKER.