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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
r.atter from Hon. w. w. Floyd.

CLARKsv1LLE, ARK, April Fl, lS6l. EDITORS TRUE DEMOCRAT
 Gents: As did not think proper at the time to herald forth to the public that l had promptly refused to accept office and qualify under Lincoln's goyernmeat-al- though appointed by Mir. Buchanan, an impression has gone forth amongst some of my friends that l had accepted and was now holding office under Mr. Lilcoln's administration. Such not being the Iact, as will be seen by copy of my letter of de- clension of the office of register on the day of nv arrival at home from the convention a1 fir ;,tIs Rsl.. and another gentlemen has be been as,v appointed is ny and he also has refused. In order that my frieS know how the matter stands, and that my position may be understood, will you please do me the favor to publish this and the letter herewith
 And oblige, yours most truly,
 w. w. FLOYD.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

Ii will be readily seen that Lincoln has received a clear and in most instances an overwhelming majority in fifteen northern States. the electoral vote of which IS I69, and that too over old fine whigs, know nothings and all sorts of democrats, hard, soft. anti -Lecompton, squatter- sovereign and southern rights.
 Cast up the other side in the North; New Jersey :, Oregon 3, and California i, mak- inc 14. to these add the whole South, l20, and you have 134; take this from the black republican vote and you show black re- publican majority of B in the electoral college; now take from the South the 4 gone with thaAseia6erste States, and how stands the cass3 <to Sl--to say noth- ing of Kansas and o{iler free States to en- gage in future contests Who then that has any understanding of numbers and any knowledge of our political history, can be so blind as not to see that the l" South must govern the South," that united we stand, divided we fall '' am therefore secession co-operationst. (Co-operation secession IS too bunglesome.) Secession Is the road 10 saving co operation. There is no chance to evade the fact, that the fifteen States in cluded in the table are emphatically black republican, as that element predominates over all others added together. dress them in mourning, as they have in the black habiliments of abolitionism revolu- tionized the government of their fathers. desecrated the sacred desk with their vile heresis, and been patient undcrtakers to the funeral of the constitution.
 Yours very respectfully.
 A. NJ. CLINGMAN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
Copy of the Letter to the Commissioner
 of the General Land Office.

Copy of the Letter to the Commissioner
 of the General Land Office.
 GAINESVILLE, ARK, March 23, 1861. Str. On my arrival at home to-day l found commission and my appointment as register of the land office at Clarksville, Ark; also bond for me to execute for the faithful performance of the duties Of said office. Owing to the fact that am now busily engaged at this time with my humble assistance with the people of Ar kansas to determine their future political condition, by withdrawing from the teder- al Union-it will therefore be inconsistent with my convictions of duty to accept the said appointment. l therefore most re- spectfully decline to accept the appoint ment so rendered.
 I remain most respectfully,
 your obedient servant,
 w. ". FLOYD. To the Commissioner of the General Land Office Washington D. c.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
To the Hon. David Walker, President of
 the Convention of the State of Ark

the convention or the 0tate or AIA
 We, the undersigned citizens of Colum- bia and Ouashita counties, would most urgently request you to convene the mem bers of the convention at the earliest day possible, at the city of Little Rock, for the purpose of severing our connection with the government of the United States, which is in the hands of our avowed enemies, who openly and boldly declare their purpose to subjugate us, and are raising and equipping troops for this unholy end. Every conside- ration of duty interest and patriotism, and even self-preservation demands this course at your hands. And we cannot doubt for a moment but that laying all former differ- ences aside, you and each and every mem Der of the convention will join like band of brothers in placing the State in situa- tion to offer stern resistance to the minions of black republicanism, who threaten to overwhelm us, and are now prepared to strike blow for our cherished rights and principles. Every hour that we remain in this accursed Union is adding to our danger and adding strength and confidence to our enemies. We must be free by the speedy action of the convention or by rebellion, should the decision be aversed to our pitt tion.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
To His Excellency, the Hon. H. M. Rector,
 Governor of the State of Arkansas.

We, the undersigned, would most re. spectfully request that you convene the leg islature at the earliest day possible, for the purpose of placing the State in posture of defense in this momentous crisis of our affairs.
 Arkansas must take her position either with her brethren of the South or enemies of the North, and we cannot for moment doubt her decision; and we re- ly most i'm plicitly on your known patriotism for act ing in this matter.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
The Troubles of the Tariff Tomfoolerv.

The N. Y Herald of Thursday, gives an incident, of the inextricable confusion of the operations in the New York custom house under the new tariff;
 Why have you charged thirty per cent. duty upon this silk?" asked a merchant of one of the entry clerks.
 "Our instructions are positive" was the reply.
 "I don't care for your instructions" said the merchant; "here is the law: Reads from the official tariff Jon all silks valued at not over one dollar per square yard, twenty per centum ad valorem. Then why am 1 charged thirty per cent? The value is plainly stated on the invoice at much less than dollar per yard"
 l cannot go from instructions" was the reply. ~ lou see this schedule-( show ing the foregoing table and reading:) silks, piece goods, duty to be closed up, thirty per cent What can do?''
 What has that to do with mel" the merchant inquired; "here is the off ,ial tariff, and 1 will go by that only, and so must you.'
 Well, then, Mir -" answered the clerk, eff must, the best thing for you to do is to go to the collector. tell him that you wanted me to pass the silk at the tariff rate of twenty per cent, and ' refused and charged you thirty per Cent. You know my name? It is -" TX,
 The merchant went off to see the collec. tor, but the result of the interview our re- porter did not learn.
 Another case took place with an entry of German cigars. The invoice gave the va lue of the cigars at the rate of five dollars per thousand. By the foregoing table, the rate of deposit is eighty per cent. The importer expostulated as follows:
 Eighty per cent. is too much on these cigars"
 ':I cannot help that; but how do you make 1t out?" remarked the clerk.
 " The cigars weigh at the rate of one hundred to the pound The rate of duty IS twenty cents per pound, or, in this case. per thousand, two dollars, and in addition. ten per cent. which gives fifty cents per thousand; total, two dollars ant>a half.- You charge eighty per cent, which IS at the rate of four dollars thousand. Now, why am 1 to deposit on my shipment at the rate of oneSdollar and fifty cents per thousand more than the law demands?"
 "The overplus will be returned to you.'
 "When?" was the sarcastic inquiry.
 Al the end of six months," was the cool and refreshing reply.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
Hurrahing for the War-The Chimes of Abolition Journals-A Comparison be- tween the North and South.


 The following sensible article we find in the New York Journal of Commerce of the 1lth: '.
 The republican, journals are really jubi- Iant at the prospect of civil war. From the very first they have advocated the em- ployment of force to punish and subdue those States which their own aggressive acts have driven to revolution, and now they hail with undisguised joy those ex- tensive military and naval preparations which are to inaugrurate an era o' iratri- cidal strife and bloodshed. They regard with satisfaction embarkation of hired troops which are sworn to spread desola- ton in peaceful homes, and the departure of war vessels that are to slaughter and destroy those for whose protection they were constructed. "We are in the fight ng mood" says one rabid editor, and the indications that vigorous policy" is to be pursued, he halls as good news"
 "Hurrah for war!" But who is to do the fighting? Where is the battle ground! If here at the North were the seat of war, and those only were compelled to shoulder the musket who clamor lustily for strife, including fighting editors, choleric per sons. and fanatical slave-stealers, they would perhaps be less valiant and less eager. But the battle is yet afar off. Here ali is vet peace on the surface. Men quiet ly pursue their daily avocations, as in prosperous times past. They are not called t .bo +rorchac and batteries held in read mess for sudden emergencies that may summon them to the defense of their homes. Our harbor is not encircled with newly constructed batteries and earth works.
 What different picture is presented at the South. Troops and munitions of war are conveyed to the seaboard by every train, and concentrated at the points of an ticipated attack. The muster roll is called
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

EF Allan Pinkerton, the celebrated Chicago detective, slapped Mayor Went worth in the face the other day. in revenge for some newspaper scurrility, itis said.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

which tney have ruined can we'll spare them, they will not have occasion to com plain of the reception they will meet with. Those who have raised the war should do the fighting.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

SCARED TO DEATH.-A young negro woman belonging to Col. James E. New som. living few miles from Nashville, was frightened to death by the storm Friday evening. With a number of others sho was in the field at work, and when ths oversecr discovered the storm coming he ordered the hands to ga as fast as possible to their quarters. ahe storm broke in all it's fury just as they reached their cabins. and the woman fell upon the floor and dilsu Instantly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

Ryr The Niagara { N. Y. railway sus- pension bridge is S2l feet in span over 2 gorge 240 feet deep, ard is the longest 0t its class yet erected.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

ADJUTANr GENERALS OFFICE,
 LITTLE ROCK, ARK,
 Apra 27, 1S61.) To Col. L. THOMAS,
 Adjutam General, federal army,
 Washington Cdy- SIR: I have been directed by His Excel lency, the Governor, to acknowledge the receipt of Special Orders, No. 1O6, from the war department at Washington. That order is based upon the presumption that Arkansas would be willing to furnish the quota of troops required of her for the federal army, which is entirely improbable, and 1 can assure you utterly impossible. Further, l have to inform you that l had the honor on Tuesday night, April 23. 1861, at Fort Smith, to order the seizure of the person of Major R. c. Gatlin. 9th infantry, as prisoner of war, and who is now at large on parole of honor not to serve against the State of Arkansas or the Southern Confederacy.
 1 am, sir, very respectfully,
 your most obedient servant,
 EDMUND BURGEVIN,
 11juyont GeDpr0I of 1ykUus0S
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
SpEcIAL ORDERS-No. 1O6.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
 ADJUTANT GENRAL's OFFICE,

WAR DEPARTMENT,
 ADJUTANT GENRAL's OFFICE,
 Washington, April l5, lo61.) The officers named below are detailed to muster into the service of the United States, for the States, and at the stations opposite their names, respectively, the troops called out by the President proclamation of this date
 They will acknowledge the receipt of this order, repair to the rendezvous designated l.apd report their Arrival to the adjutant Gen. eral of thsa If faee GGoev'erSsa9Is 4 the respective States, and will execute the du- ties assigned them with as little delay as practicable, reporting the progress and completion of their labors to the Adiutant General of the army direct.
 In addition to these duties, the muster ing officers will perform such staff duties as may be assigned them by the chief of the supply departments of the army: Mastering officer of Arkansas-rendezvou Little Rock-Major R. C. Gatlin, 9th infantry" By order of the Secretary of War.
 l.. THOMAS,
 Adyutam General.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
etc. etc. cfr

report several vessels are awaiting prlvateer commissions, and recruits are pouring in to ioin in the attack on Washington. The schooner Howell Cobb landed troops at Fort Carroll below Baltimore, and report ed heavy firing Friday afternoon in the direction of Fort Monroe. It is reported that Gov. Letcher says he will not permit the Confederate troops to attack Washing ton, and that Virginia troops will confine their operations to the defence of the soil of Virginia from northern aggression.
 LOUISVILLE, April 29.-The Louisville and Nashville railway advertises that no more through freight will be received till further orders.
 HARR1sBuRa, April 29.-Gov. Curtin says Pennsylvania will open route to Washington. He recommends stay law and an appropriation of from three to five millions ofdollars. A requisition has been read for twenty additional regiments. He tells further troops coming to Richmo ond to remain at home till their services are re- quired.
 MEMPHIS, April %, P. M.-About six hundred Arkansas troops at dopeneiu'
 NEW YORK, April SO.-A special mes senger goes by the next steamer to Europe to purchase $500, 900 worth of arms for the State.
 Senator Mason at some place not stated made violent secession speech last night His arrest is again denied.
 The New York 7th regiment ip Wash ington. declare they will not invade the South. consequently they are looked upon with suspicion by the administration.
 The Fist New York regiment, quartered at inauguration hall, revolted on account of bad quarters, and had to be removed to the navy yard.
 A man named Boyd was shot on the island at Washington by two men on ac- count of expressing southern sentiments. He was called at midnight from his bed and shot,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-06-06

n Present from tho u ebcls 20 Gem.
scott.
Washington, May 80. j
Gen. Scott received 10 ear OF green corn,
with tho husks on, carefully enclosed In :
sheet Of letter paper, upon which was the
following:
Confederate States OF America,
Department Of State,
Montgomery, May %.
Maj. Gsn'l Scott, with the compliments Of
the Sec'y Of State.
w. r. ALEXANDER,
Private Sec'y.
The intention OF this bit Of diplomacy,
evidently, 10 TO show our military chief that
tho niioUAsls viii not entirety Uus vi ali
means OF support.
About the time Gen. SCOTT received this,
an elegant bouquet Vas presented to him,
with the compliments OF Mrs. Lincoln. The
General promptly requested bis Secretary,
Col. Hsmiltou, to bear his kindest regards
to Mrs. Lincoln for her beautiful gift, and
at the same time to present her tho ear Of
corn, - the lstest curiosity surrendered by
The ene0y, and to add, that from tho appear.
aDce a the ear, il il Vas : fair specimen
OF tho whole 6oathern crop, our army
would be down there soon enough to gather
it for them.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-06-06

The mcDonaId Habeas CeTPus case.
Judge Treat, Of St. Louis, IL performing
kind Of judicial comedy for the admiration
OF the "groundlings" Of the secession stripe
10 that State. He issued wri. for the body
Of one Mcdonald, addressed to Gen. Harvey,
who replied that be was not 10 command
The Judge then directed his writ to Gen.
Lyon and Colonel Blair, and they reply that
Mcdonald 10 not under their control. And
now the Judge is waiting answers from half
dozen other Colonies in St. Louis, knowing
that all Of them, and oil in th cir possession,
is under control Of Gen. Lyon, who has o.
ready answered fully.
The truth 10 we'll known to the Judge and
everybody else that Med nsld 10 at Camp
Macarthur, IN Illinois, where Treats wri,
won't run, but the matter is still kept before
tho publ, by the court in order to make 90.
cession capital.
We learn from the News received yesterday
that after the answers Of eli the Colonies oil
regiments in St. Louis had been read, coun.
eel for Med made motion for au At
tachment for Commander Lyon. After hear
ing, the Court decided that there was not
sufficiently strong case made, and there tn,
matter stands till some other quirk can b,
conjursd up.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-06-06

Henry !. Dixon, Of Faoquier county, sho
has just been appointed collector Of Alexan
dria, will assume his duties ia few dsys.--
dc Will also start new paper in pisce oil
the Alexandrla Sentinel, which Vas seoes
sion sheet. Il will be edited BY his son. an
printed BY several members Of the Michigan
Regiment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-06-06
synod orUOwm.

On the final vote on the minority report in
favor OF endorsing DIR. Springs resolutions,
substantially, the delegates from Iowa are
oil recorded amongst the ayes. So it would
seem they at last found out that the Stars
and Stripes still wave over Iowa and demand
the homage Of their reluctant acknowledge.
ment,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-06-06


Fsrssgs News ~ the AusaraIasias.
ERPooL.-Weashsr he's been favorable
for tho crops, and markst generally doll With
slight decline. Various eirculsre report -four
dull and declined Ga sincs Tuesday.
Wheat dull and I'd lower, red IL 20 lad.
Corn very dull and fully II lower. Hold
srs pressing market.
Liverpool provision market generally
steady; beef stesdy, pork quiet, bsoon heavy.
London Barring says Brssdstuds
are quiet, -four declining.
American Stocts.-The latest sales were
|. q. shares 39} to 402; Eric 20 80 Is.
Motley has an elaborate article 10 the Lon
don Times on the American war. which 81
tracts considerable attention. He casts the
whole responsibility on the South.
The French Government coutenpistes :
moro liberal Prsss Law and tho repeal OF the
Law for public safety.
Is 10 asserted that the Italian Government
hes rejected ths condition on which Frsnsa
consented TO evaouate Rome. France viii
recognise the new Kingdom before sns snd Of
June.
Tho Peasants Of Russian Poland are to b
finally released from compulsory labor On
the 1st OF October.
The duty on cotton, twist and yarns IL
India hes bssn reduced 30 Ave per cent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-06-06

CT Hon. John j. Crittenden has consented
TO be candidate for Congress in the Frank
Tort District, Ky. Ills opponent 10 Hon. w
&. Sims, the late member. Mr.. Crittenden
will receive the united Union vote, and there
Is little doubt Of his election. The election
takes place on the Goth inst.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-06-06

~ Capt. Mcdonald whose corpus has
made 90 much fuss in the St. Louis Courts
has been taken down to Cairo b, the United
States troops.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-06-06
Confederate Sempit1nSnis TO tho
Queen.

queen.
The New Orleans PicayunA appears to be
getting ready for the threatened Brifish Pro.
secsorase. lite issue Of May Oath, the. natal
day OF Queen Vic. contained the following
inordinate morsel Of fnnke yism:
"GoD SAVE THE QuEEK Pr On this ds,
forty two wears ago, Was born the presen
Monarch OF Great Britain, the gracious snt
amiAble Victoria. For twenty four years be-
mild. agreeable and peaceful SWAY has 70,
Tor her at once the love and confidence q
her subjects. and the respectful admiratio,
OF the civilized world. "Lonc NAV Sd
reign p,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-06-06

"a The Missouri Republican, good ssces
sion authority, says that the Knights OF the
Golden Circle are the efficient agents 10 the
secession movement, and that they have over
SSsc;cco @smbsr. 10 kentucky and an organize
tion in Missouri.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-06-06

u The Supreme Court Of tho State 10 10
session q Des Moinss, but We imagine there
will be . very slim attendance Of suisors and
LAWYERS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-06-06

e. Nineteen Regiments have been 90
cepted from Illinois. and the Suckers are OF
fering ~ many more.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-06-06
MIRO Prencnsr uunw.

MITE PreacntY Hung.
The Memphis Bulletin OF May Both has the
following:
negro preacher, belonging to Mrs. IIa-
den, NJ Pine Blud, INDUCED in violent lam
Euage 70 bis mistress on last Sunday after
noon, remarking, among otherthings, that
be would be free in three weeks, and could
raise thousand men Limself for the pur-
pose. Lis case Was reported 70 the autbori
ties tho same evening, and be was taken out
and hung % Monday afternoon.
Mobile and NsW orleans ~ ock ~ ed !.
The block ade ID being extended steAdily 10
the Gulf ports. Ships have been stationed
OF the harhor Of Mobile, and ~ tho mouth Of
tho Mississippi river, thus Skating OF thosc
two important oiiies from the outer world. n
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-06-06

~Ths Union mon Of Maryland have com
plsted nominations for Congress in all the
districts except the 9th. The election comes
Oh jane 18th, in time for the extra session.
Tho candidates arc E. II. Webster, n. Win
tsr Davis, J. A. Orisfsld, q. L. Leary and
Francis Thomas. The TOO 6rst named were
mombera of the last Hosss.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-06-06

DKcLlsED.-Capt. |. w. Griffith, appointed
By the Legislature one of the Commissioners
80 audit claims under the military fund, as
will be seen BY the following, has declined
the office. II takes o Democrat to do euch
. thing NJ that, for whoever heard Of Re-
publican rcsigning ?-lDes Moines State
journal.
Capt. Griffith, We believe, declined q poor
s''s ~ - guvu vn-. fir diidu,s
want to accept Commissionership, because
ne did want TO run for Sheriff. Besides be
sas Register Of the Land Office at the time
OF his appointment, though he has since been
removed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-06-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Strawberries

4 BUSH1L. have four acres Of choice varie-
ties In fun bearing. Lssvs yonr srdsr q The
Railroad Ticket Once on Aain-st, between lst and
b. J.R. TRWKSkukY.
June cd