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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18
The Irrepressible Conflict is Upon Us.

Lincoln attempted to reinforce Fort Sumter, and not only failed in the attempt, but lost the post itself and sacrificed the troops that garrisoned it. The failure has disgraced him before the world and he feels it poignantly. He cannot even solace himself with the reflection that he was right. The consciousness of having been foiled in a wrongful and utter unjustf- able attempt has added to the bitterness of his lips. He has been shamefully beaten
 in his first encounter with those whom for years past he and his black republican associates have taught the northern people to despise. They have been badly whip ped by a foe they have affected to contemn, and the thought maddens them to desper- ation. They have trampled the constitu tion under foot, dsregarded the laws and declared war against the southern seeded States. War to the knife, and the knife to the hilt, is now their watch-word. They have called for seventy five thousand troops and each state in the union Is to furnish its proportion.
 President Lincoln has issued his proca- nation and called upon Arkansas for her pro rata of troops to aid in the subjugation of her sister States of the South and she must either furnish them or her people will be branded and treated as rebels and traitors. She can be neutral no longer. Even the day for deliberaton has passed. She must act her part in the drama that IS now to be performed. Masterly inactivity will not be tolerated. Lincoln has de- clared in. tones not to be misunderstood, "he Mat is not .for me is agaimst me-" Ar kansas must now marshal her forces under Lincoln's banner, or under the banner of the South
 To-day we are either unmindful of our liberties, and dastardly, craven hearted submissionists to our northern oppressors, or we are rebels and traitors. In the days of the revoution--th time that tried mems souls-our forefathers were not ashamed of the title. They gloried in being traitors to an oppressive governmental .eing rebels against tyrants--and instead ot covering under the taunts of the tories, they struck all the more manfully for liberty and independence.
 If only aroused, there is as great spirit of patriotism and self-sacrifice to-day as there was in the days of the revolution Arkansas will never furnish troops for Lincoln's government, but on the contrary, will cast her fortunes, for veal or for woe, with her southern sister States. Let the conflict come. We may be wanting in arms and organization, but what we are deficient in these things, we will more than make up for in spirit and courage. We cannot be conquered,' ,'we can never be sub- dued. We may have been divided yester- day as to the policy of immediate secession, but to-day we are unit. If an appeal to arms must be had, the sooner the better. We are as we'll prepared fer it to-day as we will be tomorrow. With strong arms and brave hearts and firm reliance on
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18
From Washington County
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. April }. 1861


 Editor True Democrw. The good work goes bravcly on-every day new accessions are being made to the secessonists, and 1 think by the first Monday in August a majority of our county will be for Arkan- sas going with the Confederate States
 The submission leaders in this county. Judge Walker and Col Gunter, have become alarmed at the rapid change that IS going on, and have commenced canvass ing the county to sustain their course in the convention, and to have people submit to negro equality. They gave an account of their stewardship, in this city, last Sat urday, in which it was stated that the secessionists gave the Union men in the convention to understand that large amounts of money, 1 believe $50, 1000, was at their command also, that they could have choice as to the official positions they might desire in the southern conlederacy. But they stood firm and saved the country. The Judge announced that he intended to can vass the State; Maj. Reagan, who was not present, on hearing of his declaration, i'm mediately addressed note to him request ing an equal division of time; but the acknowledged leader,of that gallant band. who are content to sleep under the bed if they are kicked out, has not as yet made any response, and it is rumored that "his honor" will have pressing engagements of q different character. Mai R who has already done gallant service in the cause, if he cannot get in with the Judge, will make list of appointments of his own and canvass the State. He, however, prefers the Judges company.
 The secessionists contemplate eevating flag here tomorrow. The submissionists first sworc in their wrath that no such trait orous flag should go up, and if elevated, that they would cut 1t down. Finding that the southern rights men had resolved to put it up at all hazards, they quietly " took in their bills." and are now making preparations to elevate what was once the glorious flag of the United States, but which now is the dishonored ensign of a sectional government with A be Lincoln at it's head--the arch traitor who hypocriti- callv says that he has taken solemn oath to maintain and defend the constitution and uphold that disgraced flag. This they intend doing to appease the wrath of the aforesaid ''Union savers,' as they say, and avert the shedding of blood.
 The notorious ''cockeye" is absent, much to the chagrin and detriment of the grocery keepers.
 l send you a goodly list of subscribers to the True Democrat, and will soon send more. After the flag raising I will write you again.
 Truly, c
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18
Another Pall Bearer.

Dr. HobSon, delegate to the convention from Ouachita county, gets off the follow ing in his address to his misrepresented constituency:
 < consider that the peace conference did pro- pose a pIan of adjustment which would be accspta. bte 10 the slape States, and it now only remains for the northern States to act up to that plan to restore peace, and finally reunie the whole of the States
 The Virginia convention voted down this plan of adjustment few days ago-over one Hundred against and jour for t. The Richmond papers designated the four who voted for it as pail bearers. Dr. Hobson will make the Jyh pail bearer
 Instead of the peace conference humbug being acceptable to the slave States, there IS not slave State that would be satisfied with 1t. It was intended as humbuc to deceive the people and delay action, and to that ext0nt it succeeded. The peace conference game is played out. It will never be repeated. The one proposed at Frankfort will never be held. Two oI three States only have or-will appoint dele gates to the Frankfort conference. The southern people want action, they have had gas enough.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18

SUPERINTENDENT OF THE INDIANs.-"Old Abe" has certainly rewarded one Union Shrieker according to his deserts. Col. SAMUEL l.. GRIFFITH, member of the State convention from Sebastian county, has re- ceived the appointment of superintendent of the Indians west of Arkansas. It is q fat oflice-about the fattest in the State and Col. GRIFFITH certainly deserves it, He was elected to the convention as a se- cessionist in certain events, and yet, not withstanding the events transpired upon which he was to vote for secession. he acted and voted throughout with the submission ists, and, when the ordinance of secession was voted down, he sent a qualification telegraph of the fact to Van Buren. cold Abe" appreciated Col. GRIFFITH and has accordingly rewarded him. It speaks well for " Old Abe" that he remembers his friends.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18

INSULT ADDED TO INJURy.-The appoint ments of Mir. Lincoln seem to be made with a view to heap insult upon the South The appointment of the notorious Joshua R. Giddings as consul general to the Bri- tish North American provinces is one of this character Gidding's whole life has been spent ill maligning the South. In one of his speeches he uttered the follow ing atrocious sentiment:
 "I look forward to the day when there shall be a seryile instruction in the South; when the black man, armed with British bayonets and led on by British officers shall assert his freedom, and wage a war of exteFmipation against his master; when the torch of the ineendiary shall light up the towns and cities of the South aLd blot out the last yestige of slavery. And though l may not mock at their calamity, nor laugh when their fear cometh, yet l will bail it as the dawn of political mi!enipm.'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18

THE CITIZEN SoLDIERY.-Our volunteer companies throughout the State should per feet their organization at once and hold themselves in readiness to march at mo- ment's notice. It cannot be known how soon their services will be demanded by the State. Lincoln says he intends to re- possess himself of the property of the Unit ed States, and 1t is known he has twelve or fifteen hundred troops upon our western frontier Tn the Indian nations west. Per- haps he will undertake to possess" him. self of the arsenal at this place. If he does we must afford his troops lively time of it. In the language of Corwin, ifthey come to fight us, ''ve wiH acelcome Mem scith bloody hands to Aospitable grapes."
 Let our citizen soldiery complete their organization and hold themselves in readi- ness. They may have work before them in less than two weeks.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18
From the Fort Smith Tim
TAKE NOTICE

I wiIl bet a farm containing 4ft0 acres of land. 250 in cultivation, a good orchard and first rate dwelling house; lands under good fence, and has been valued at $ b 900 Iy disinterested men, against Sl0,000 and will give bonds to the amount of S3O,0O0 to make good title, that a majority of the neople of Arkansas will cast vote for cc- cession at the election in August next.
 Twill also bet fifteen likely negroes, to be valued at casi rates, against the same amount of money, that Arkansas will go for secession in August next.
 Any person wishing to take either Of the above bets will come forward and ante the cash. IHOS. LE W lo.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18

REs1GNATIoN.-Capt. Wm. l.. Cahell, recently of Virginia. but now citizen of Arkansas, has resigned his commission in the army of the United States and accepted a position in the army of the Confederate States. Now that the country is rife with rumors of war, and the probability is that the two confederacies will have conflict, every officer who desires it will have an opportunity to- distinguish himself in his country's cause. We applaud the decision of Capt, csbell' NDaxEDf
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18
EE- Arkansas may sately foilow Whe

ES- Arkansas may sately .follow where Vuginia leads II Fun Buren Press.
 This is motto devoid of spirit, manli- ness or independence. It is an insult to the people of Arkansas. Why should they follow any State? Have they not the intelligence to ascertain the right, and the spirit and manliness to pursue it? Must they follow Virginia's lead whether right or wrong? Must they do wrong, if Virgi- nia does, because 1t is "sofes" Away with such pusillanimity! It is an insult to our people, and the Press ought to be ashamed.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18
m YOUR TENTS Ol ISRAELI

The news by telegraph, though not un expected, is nevertheless startling. It is news too, the truth of which has been con- tirmed. The first blow has been struck the first battle has been fought Southern military skill and courage have been glori ously vindicated, and to-day the flag of the Southern Confederacy proudly floats over the hitherto impregnable walls of Sumter.
 Lincoln has at last but two plainly indi- cated his policy. After six weeks of un- manly deceit and hypocricy-professing peace and yet preparing for war--he has entered upon his long considered plans. He has determined to coerce the South, or to conquer it. The |" irrepressibe conflict" is upon us in reality, and this mighty go- vernment is already broken into fragments before it. The war is indeed begun, and the end of it the wisest of us cannot foresee. We are no longer left in doubt The terrible uncertainty of the last two or three months has been dispelled, and it is now certainty that Arkansas must fight. Which side will she espouse? Will it be the side of the aggressor, whose rapacity and fanaticism have brought this war upon us? Or will she take up arms for her friends, her sisters, her natural allies in blood, in- tcrest and honor?
 We cannot doubt her decision. At once, generously and bravely. she will declare for the South and carry to its aid all the means and forces at her command. This her honor and interest demand of her-the ties of blood and friendship call aloud for it. At once, and without hesitation, let the people assemble in mass meeting in every county in the State, and demand that President Walker call the convention together without delay, that it might ab- solve us from the bonds of this unholy Union. Let our people be united-let them forget all past party distinctions and bury all past party feuds. Let them be as one man, glorously and bravely willing to sacrifice all--eYen life itself if necessary upon the altar of their country's cause.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18
FURNITURE STORE.

THE undersigned is in re- 1NIrUa. . 1 ceipt of the largest, most xtss r5ss2sS varied and elegant lot of Furni- Es-ss ssss ture ever brought to this city. My EZyJsss. y, old customers and the public gen d->E' -sy, erally respectfully invited to examine my stdck oIFurnture, and make selection if suitable. Priees ' reasonable"
 7.-7I have purchased also a most elegant siZ--z-z1ETl constructed "HEARsE," and shbll be found ready to attend punctually on funerals. whenever called upon.
 ENGELHARD ILLG.
 At II. Jacobi's old stand, adournng s. y. Fuckers, Markham street, Little Rock, ArkansS April Is, 1861. ly DIR. B. w. BRADLEY, having permanently located in Little Rock respectfully offers his pro tessional services to the citizens Office on Main street, near the corner of Markham opposite Mr. Waits counting house.
 April Is, ls6l If
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18

CALL ON PRESIDENT WALKER.-The people of Johnson county, to the number of one thousand, held meeting at Horse head, and passed resolutions calling upon the President of the convention to convene that body at once, and in the event of his failure to do so. they ask the Governor to call the legislature. Judges Batson and Floyd addressed the meeting Another meeting was ordered for next Saturday at Clarksville Johnson county is wide awake. We received the proceedings at Horsehead too late for publication this week.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18

OUR NTs.--W are under weighty obligations to the clever officers of the Rose Douglass,' the Chester Ashley, the Litle Rock and the Frederick NotreJe. As we have not received by the mails paper printed outside the State for more than ten days, their favors are peculiarly acceptable. Capt. Adams fleet is composed of superb and fast running steamers, and all of them are manned by clever and gentlemanly crews.
 The Rose Douglass is now at the wharf and will leave for Memphis to-day (Thurs- day morning.)
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18

ELooUENcE.--The highest platform of eloquence is the moral sentiment. 1t Is what Is called affirmative truth, and has the property of invigorating the bearer; ard it conveys hint of our eternity, when lie feels himself addressed on grounds that will remain when every thing else is taken, and which have no trace of time. or place, or party. Everything is stricken'down in the presence of the sentiments; their ma jesty is felt by the most obduratf. .--Lo'eea.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18

Ees~ J. N, Mcdonald, of St. Louis, late ly shipped to the President of the new southern confederacy, four cannon, 100 musekts and 1000 solid shot and shell. This was his own private property and he says that he contributes it to the southern confederacy for the defense of southern rights.'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18
A New Frame House,

CONTAING f good rooms, and all IA N needful out houses good well etc, and -E!ll lots, located in the western part of the city, for sale at a great bargain. Apply on the premises to
 April IS, 1861. 3t JAS. WABO.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18
MelodeOns.

DRINCE'S Improved Patent Melodeons: \ another shipment of these beautiful instrn- ments just received, unrivaled in lone, finish afd durability. l have in hand four, four and haif and five octaves. Five octaves with double setts of reeds. For an accompanyment to the voice they are the best instruments now ill use.
 The Organ Melodeon for choirs and churchds, has two banks of keys, five setts of reeds, eight stops, and one and half octaves in the foot peIa bass. They will be furnished to churches at tie factory prices.
 Call at the book store and look at those have on hand JNO E. REARDON.
 April IS, 1861.
 J. G. HALLIBURTON, N. D., Offers his professional services to the citizens of Little RoJk and surrounding country.
 IittIa RocL. Fol,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18
Executive Committee of the Southern
 Rights party.
Public Speaking.

Hon. E. ". Can't and Col. J. 5. Johnson VIII address their fellow citizens on the issues to be submitted to them, on the first Monday in August, at the following times and places:
 Benton Saline county, Saturday, May 20 Rockport, Hot Spring, Monday, |" = Hot Springs, Hot Spring. Tuesday," 2S Point Cedar Clark, Thursday, 30 Washington, Hampstead, Monday, June , Mufreesboro, Pike, Wednesday, Mount Ida, Montgomery, Saturday, . Dallas, Polk, Monday, lO Waldron Scott, Wednesday, l2 Greenwood, Sebastian, Saturday, " l5 Charleston, Franklin, Monday, '' II Danv.lle, Yell, Wednesday, l9 Perryville, Perry, Friday, 2l Baptist Church. Owen T., Pulaski, C. p Little Rock, Pulaski, Monday, 2l Springfield, Conway, Saturday, 29 Dover, Pope, Monday, July, l Clarksvile, Johnson, Thursday, '' Ozark, Franklin, Saturday, Van Buren, Crawford, Mondy, Fort Smith, Sebastian, Tuesday, Fayetteville, Washington, Saturday," E Bentonville, Benton, Monday, lo Huntsville Madison, w Wednesday, II Carollton, Carroll, Friday, l9 Jasper, Newton, Monday, P YellyiIle, Marion, Wednesday, 2l Buroville, Seircy, Thursday, ' 9 Clinton, Van Buren, Saturday, ? Peach Orchard Gap, White, Monday" % Searcy, White, Wednesday, 3I West Point White, Friday, August , Des Are, Prairie, Saturday, 3 Austin, '' Monday, ,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18
Appointments of Hon. Robert ". John
 snn and Robert C. Newtnn Esn

RoBT W. JOHNSON and RoBr C NEWTON, at the following times and places, will address the people upon the present troubles of the country and upon the policy it is wsest to pursue for the interest, the honor and the future security of the State of Ar lnnsnc.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18
Gg- When you dispute with fool hh very certain to be similarly employed.

CoUGHs-The sudden changes of our climate are sources or PULMONARY, BRONCHIAL and AsrE. MATIc AFFECTIONS. Experience having proyed that simple remedies often act speedily and cer ainly when taken in the early stage of the dse4se recourse should at once be had to " Bropns Bfo clia! TSoches," or Lozenges, let the Cold, Cough. or Irritation of the Throat be ever so slight, aF by this precaution more serious attack may be efec. sualy warred off. Public Speakers and Singers will find them efectlal for clearing and strengtten ing the voice. See advertisemet.
 Dec l5, 1860. 6m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18
Jefferson County.

The people in Pine Bluff are deeply eA- cited. and are raising two volunteer com panies to march at moment s notice. This we learn by telegraph from Col. Grace. The people will hold large public meet ing, and call upon Mir. Walker to assemble the convention, and upon the governor to assemble the legislature. The people of Jefferson county are unit for the South.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18

ly- In the Boston directory there are 305 Sullivans, sixty-four of whom are Johns. One of the latter complains that he " seldom iver gifts his liters riglar.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18

MARRIED-On the Sd inst, by Rev. R. dra. ham, MT. J. k. PETTGREw and Miss AL.. .ca, daughter of Mai w. ID. Reagan, all oI tayS te- vile, Arkansas.
 On the llth April, 1861, by William WooliGrd esq, Mr. JoHN QUINN and Mrs MARY NHTLdcK both of this city.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18
NOTICE.

Little Rock, April l3, 1861. THE partnership heretofore existing bd- \ tween John w. Langtree and John O'Bri en in the eyee business in this district is dissolved by mutual consent; John O'Brien agreeing to pay a debts connected with said business previous to this date, and takes all property belonging to sail parties and continues the contract.
 Signed, JOHN O'BRIEN,
 JNO. w. LANGTREE
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18

ANOTHER DELEGATE CoNvERTED.-We have already announced tho conversion of one of the delegates to the Frankfort border State convention from cooperation to inn mediate secession, and we now have another announcement of the same kind to make. Col. Warren long ago gave up all hopes of the Union, and now Col. Rust, another delegate, has also abandonel all hope and declared for disunion. The telegraph from Memphis informs us the receipt of the war news from Charleston made him an len Mustostic disunionist."
 What do our Union friends think of this? Two of their five delegates have come out for the South. They now have but three left. How long will they have them?
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18

R- American sewing machines, con tained in richly ornamented cases. have been among the most fashionable of the new years gifts in Paris this season.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18

Divine assistance in this our struggle for liberty and independence, we have nothing to fear.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18
Stone warel Stone Ware!
Corn! Corni Corni
NOTICE

NOTICE.
 Y MICHAEL GAHAN, berebv o;veN 2 notice that my duplicate rectipt No. l3tOl, entered at Little Rock, Arkansasl was nlocad in the hands of R. B. Southard foi sale keenino and that said Southland has left for pants unknown to me- and cannot obtain the same and hereby do clare my intention to apply for al change of my entry. MiCHAEt GAHAN. Little Rock, Ark, April II, 1861 No. 29-6w-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18
WILL BE ISSUED WEEKLY AND MAILED PROMPTLY.

It will be truly Southern Rights in sen- timent and will earnestly urge the State to withdraw from the Union and join the Southern Confederacy. It will be a faith ful chrcnicler of current events and will always give the latest and most reliable telegraphic news. l. will publish the opinions of the Northern press, and also of the British and French journals, upon the progress and prosperity of the seces- sion movement. The CAMPAIGN TRUE DEMOCRAT will defend the Southern Confederacy from the thousand lies and islanders daily circulated by abject sub- missionists against the Southern Confed- eracy.
 Let every man who wishes the State to join the Southern Confectionery, subscribe for as many copies ef the Campaign True Democrat as he is able to pay for, and cir culate them among his neighbors. This is no ordinary canvass, and our cause is no common cause. Every secessionist in the State should do his duty. All the people want is light and knowledge. The ques- ton of secession has never been discussed among them, and they have reflected upon it but little. Therefore we should work more zealously to spread the truth We will make good paper-our friends must circulate it.