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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

ez5" We are authorized to announce Hon. Il. B STUART, of Arkadelphia, candidate for Judge of the Circuit Court, in the ninth judicial district.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

sB We are authorized to announce WM. D. JACOWAY as a candidate for the office of Prose cutting attorney in the Fourth Judicial Circuit com posed of the Counties of Perry, Yell, Pope, John son, Franklin and Crawford; election in June ls6l
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

gB w e are authorized to announce GRAN. . VILE WILCOX, of Van Buren, Arkansas, as a candidate for the office of Prosecuting Attorney in the fourth judicial circuit of the State of Arkan- sas, composed cf the counties of Perry, ell Pope Johnson, Franklin and Crawford, at the ensuing June election
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

'FoR PRosEcurIsc ArroRNEy.-we ars author fzed to announce GORDON E. CRAVEIS, as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney for the 4th ju7 dicial district, composed of the counties ef Cray ford, Franklin, Johnson, Pope, Perry ands elk Election in June, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09
EE The river has risen several feet and is now in good boating order.

SIGNING THE ORDINANcE.-The Arkansas declaration of independence was signed on Tuesday evening last at o'clock. It was solemn and imposing ceremony. The members seemed impressed with the fact that they were aeting History. The few moments occupied in the signing was the most solemn of occasions:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09
TRUE DEMOCRAT.
J. H. BLACK. EnroRs.

LITTLE ROCK, ::: :: MAY S, 1861.
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England and the Confederate States.

VIEWS OF An IaIsH JoUasAL.--rhe Dublin
Morning News, of the 7th inst, contains an
editorial on the troubles in this country. II
denounces the resolution of the Confederate
States to fit out priya:eeTs, and thinks that an
energetic protest from the maritime powers
Will pat stop to it. The News then pro-
ceeds
1t is now quite plain that IN this quarrel
despite all that has been said and written
about slavery, England sides with the Con-
IedrTate States. She does go, indeed, com
PEELED by the strongest motives of selt-inter
est. Her cotton manufactures cannot -four
lsh, or even exist, without tue usual supplies
OF raw material from the South. The North
| bas just adopted a ProtectiOnIst Tariff, very
unia-voIthie 10 Elgfi3o interests, and, Ia re-
| sIsung the enforcement and extension
| of this prohibttory tariff, the South is
| virtually fighting Eng!ands battle
| Still more, the jealousy OF the United States,
| as II maritime power, II Il liked principle Of
| British statssnanship; and may be Ger tain
| that the news OF tho blow just Inflicted on Il
! navy which. in some respects, was iornida-
! Die TO England, has given satisfaction, not
| loud but deep, 70 the great bulk Of English
men. 1t Is So easy To bring about Il collision
! and, under present circums tAnces, II would be
| so safe and Idvnn tageous for England to puck
! u quarrel with the Government OF the United
States, that we shall hot be surprised 20 find
! Her Majesty s Government ass umlDg posi-
| ton ith regard to this civil broil which may
! easily lead to war That they wall allow the
| cotton supply to be cut Off by the blockade OF
/ the Southern port1, is hardly 10 be expec Ted.
] Doubtful questions OF right are easily and
! promptly settled when there is no doubt aboul
! the question of force. The burning of Cos
port dockyaTd has, for the moment placed tbs
! united States Navy At England + mercy; and
| IT, on This occasion, England il found TO spare
! q iYAi and foe, we must be nearer TO the Mil.
| iennium than is popularity supposed. The
| decisions announced to the House of Com
| mons by Lord J Russell point strongly i'll the
direction OF n rupture between England nnc
the United States. Lord John declared tina
| the British Government would not recognize
! the blockade proclaimed OF the southern porti
| unless IL were made effective, but that the,
did recognize tho legality of The letters O
| marque issued by President Davis Now
! tho Washington Government threatens II
treat the holders of these letters of marqu,
| as pirates, and unless the spirit of Yankee
land has sunk very low, they VIII probabl,
| show fight also on The blockade question.
| Is evident that Lord John knew more abou
| tins matter than he chose to comm unicate Il
| The House and the public. And IT, is also eyi
dent thai no more IA yorable occasion than th,
present Is likely TO offer for striking Il bio " 4
one of the few maritime rivals England ha
came to dread.
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TptF9raphiC Items from The Torfh

NEW YORK, May 20.--The chooners Urbana
and Horace from Texas, with $50 Federal
troops, besides women and children, arriy ed
at Havana on the 18th.
Advices from Key West to the 14th state
that Capt. Craven, of the Crusader, had
selzed the steamer > wannea and he was about
arIDing the yacht Wanderer to be sent In 10 the
Cult under Lieutenant of the L. ;. Navy.
The city OF Key West still remains loyal,
and all seditioHs persons were 10 be removed
from the island. Major French had appoin t.
ed II Magistrate, who superseded the Mayor,
Justices. etc.
The report that the schooner W g. Atwa-
ter had been seized by the rebels ut Cedar
Keys and sent 10 Apalachicola, where Capt.
Allen was hung by mob, proves 10 be un-
founded
CAIRO, May 20--The steamer Fred Law
renee, with large freight of provisions from
St Louis tor Paducah, Ky, has been dettin-
I'd here for an ans Wer from the Department Al
| Washington whether the blockade here shall
| not be made complete by stopping ali supplies
| OF provisions nominally consigned to parties
| in Kentucky
| NEW YORK, May oo.-The steamer De Soto
from Havana, passed on the 18th the friga t,
| Niagara and the gunboat Huntsville, cruising
| on the Gulf stream for privateers. They haC
| captured Two vessels and sent them To North
| ern ports.
The ship Arago, from Hampton Roads, sen
| hither prIZe, arrived to-day. The bri,
| James Is. Georg", OF Baltimore, from Rio, anC
The Henry A Dldier, Of Baltimore, from Sa
qua, also arrived to- day.
| PHiLADELPHIA, May 20.-The Second Regi
ment Of New York arrived here this evening
| and marched along Chestnut street. The,
were received with great enth usiasm.
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The Alexandra Sentinel gives the subjoined
account of an outrage by Elisworth's 'Pet

The Alexandra Sentinel gives the subjoined
account Of an outrage by Ellsworth's "Pet
Lambs"
We are informed that late Saturday
evening the honse Of the Rev John Martin,
of 1T. Barnab1s Church, tEpiscop1i.l in
Prince Georges CO, Md, near Piscsiawa
WAS Visited by a party OF rough Zouayes
three in number, who demanded Secession
flag which they said was there. Mr.. Martin
was absent. Mr.. II. Il. Williams, who WAS
accidentally present and in the act of lea wing
before they came in sight, demanded by wha t
authority they wonld come to disturb n pri-
vats family. They remarked that they had
authority, which proved to ba only a leave
of absence till 81 o'clock. Mr.. Williams then
protested against their conduct; but they
still persisted. saying if three men We're not
enough they had more in the woods a short
distance Off. Mrs. Martin becoming alarmed
and fearing violence, said that they could
have the nag il 1t could be found ; it had not
been up for some time. One of the young Ia
dies then produced it, and told them that
she had made it, and they might so inform
their people, and gave it TO them. They us ed
q number of harsh expressions, upon receiv-
ing the flag, aud threatened that their own
flag should wave ali over Maryland. They
then LETT, no doubt to boast OF their daring
exploit.
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Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.
Afairs In Frsderfcksburg.
ERpnrRrrxaRrpn May 81 ruer

Asbhht'htBVko, luay II, 1861.
The town IL now comparatively quiet ard
presents no unusual appearance. Business il
going on as smoothly as If no war had been
heard OF, and, by the way, business OF an
Kinds seems to bs recovering from the blow
received short time since. transactions in
PROVISIONS are constantly going on and the
probabilities OF starving us out becomes hourly
less apparent. The soldiers, as far as | can
learn, are entirely satisfied, and give assur-
ancs that cam p life has not da,npnned the
ar'ior OF their devotion to Southern interests
Indeed, MI are anxious for a fight, and, my
word Tor II, they will teach our liberty
AhTteAeTs lesson that Will be remefn bered for
ages. Com pauies are Offering their services
~ headquarters almost every day, and will
no doubt be received and mustered In to SER
vice as soon as this judgment OF the officers
may decide. Col. Cary 10 very popular with
All the men, and is a thorough tactician. Gen
Ruggies IL a fne commander, and with popu-
lar officers and determined men, what may we
not accomplish
The news from Sewsll's Point was received
with smiles by every one. and warm express
sions of contempt for the Yankees were freely
given. ] am not informed to the move
inents OF troops and munitions of war, and
even II | were, do not know that il would
be good policy to give publicity 20 them
a ruInor WAS ia circulation here last week
10 the effect that Lincoln was over on the Po-
tonac taking surveys OF the river and landing
points; but il lacked probability, and WAS
credited by few persons. II.
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From UTAH TERRITORY from
Salt Lake city TO the 26tn ult. state that the
fall OF Fort Sumter and the secession of Sir.
ginia had created intense interest among the
saints" The news was read in the taber-
nacie by Brigham Yong, aud The disciples
were asked 10 believe that this merely
I he predic ticH OF J Or Smith about The break
ing up ot the Ameica Union.
Captain Gardner, OF The army, left Fort
Brdger about the middle of April. without
orders aud without handing in his sigma
ton 10 Colonel Cooke, commanding the de-
partment of Utah. This step WAS supposed
to be owing to the captains secession prociiv
tiles Lieut.. Good, another United States
officer, at Fort Crittenden, handed in his re
siEnation, and five Others were expected 10 DC
ike wise.
Gov Cumming was TO have left Utah on
the 18th inst. for The banks Of the Savannah
anticipating the arrival OF hts successor and
the other new Territorial officers.
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Correspondence Of ,he Richmond Dispatch.
IT. N15tt1l Spirit aronsed-Hov enentS o
The TrOnpg-- crop Prospects, e..

CHARLoTTa Co, VA, May IA, 1861.
The martial spirit is thoroughly aroused In
.tl- section. Volunteer Conpan les are or
c4ri2iug. and the people with n noble gener-
r-ity ara willing to contribute their all TO re-
I"l +, fIn&liCaI invader who seeks 70 deprive
turTn Of heritage won by the ralor and
i..ri Of their ances tors.
1tp Rifles" Capt. Spencer, LETT FOR lsiCh-
ruHd about three weeks ago.
The Charlotte Cavalry, about % strong,
commanded bv Capt. J q Smith, left for
Camp Ashland on the l5th Of the present
month 1t il = company composed of the
uc4i material, thoroughly equipped and
nrlard and ready and capable 10 hurl
'u"ms. YES with rs much daring and intge-
1.'.tv against the yaua;sls of the North "a
Tie Ntmcluke' OF Egypt did against the le-
gtous II Napoleon.
/ witnessed the departure Of the 90 CIarkes
ytll, Hlues' commanded by Captain q w
ln!cy, un the 10Th instant, for RICHMOND
They went off in fine spirits. and, like the Ho-
man Srua tor nj the gate OF POmpeii, We're will
nag for pustrrlty TO fad their skeletons ana
heir armUrs where duty required them to
sand This company is composed OF the elite
at The Clarh+sViie NiClhity-men who have
abandoned the genial pursuits of literature
and professional life for the more arduOus du-
t.'- 81 tue camp
TAe " ChamhIiss Graya," Captain Basker-
vile. p tne looking and gallant company, left
ihr same morning for the same destination OF
o." "Blue- 80
The cropa about here are exceedingly promis-
Jag, "A large proportion OF the tobacco land
Ia been planted In corn. Wheat looks re
TarkablY well, and there ara no apprehension
1a. that II will be materially injured. We
may safely anticipate 4 beautiful supply OF
tg-tdstntts
Old Charlotte, the laud Of Henry and Ran
calph, ID thoroughly awake A company
called the Ipyiucibies' VIII probably or
EtnIz" al Wyilieaburg next week. But one
sP.iit peryades this community. and that IL =
determined and unfiInchiug resistance 10 the
Cucr0achmrnts OF the Nsrth.
We ara willing To rally around our glorious
state nag, which has inscribed upon It's folds
IA" nchiest motto that ever graced a nation :
banner Or glittered upon a warriors shield
Z. ID. J.
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Chilly WusoS's ZoUAvEs."-A letter from
New York says:
'Some dssatisfdction exists in the famous
Billy Wilson Regiment on Staten Island, in
consequence of the delay in mastering them
INTO service. They have been encamped on
the Island nearly month, whereas, when
they eniis ted they were promised an OPP
portnnity to go through Baltimore in the
course OF a fortnight. The boys are thus get
ting estless, and, as there is some danger of
| a rebellion among them unless they can get
away soon, the Union Defence Committee
have been solicited to make a special endeavor
10 have them shipped this week, aud with
cOmpiy.n
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Arrival of lhe Persia.

ST. JOINS, May 2o,-The steamer Persia
from Liverpool May u, has arrived.
1t was asserted in Loudon, bit not believed
that letters of inarquc, issued by the Southern
Confederacy, had been granted to vessels at
Liverpool and London.
Lord Derby expressed the hope, in the House
Of Lords, that the forthcoming Government
proclamation would give warning that if En-
glishmen JOIN the privateers their blood will be
On their own heads.
The London Times says the mediation OF
England might well be offered to hurri-
cane as - the United States.
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Correspondence OF The Richmond Dispatch.
Patriotism ia Military Companies

HALIFAX 30 VA May 20, 1901.
Hall9X was one OF the first couut ties in Viz
g'u4a That desired TO throw OF the chains that
bound her State 10 Abolition dominion, " hen
they were called disuniousts and precipita-
tors, The first Secession tag raised in the
State Was At Mount laurel, halifax, over the
dwelling Of the Professor Of the Academy OF
that place. One of tho first mpanies offer
ed to cur Governor, after the secession of Eir-
Rluis, was from our midst. Though weeping
mothers, sisters and wives were left behind
Iuey we're not needed when the desire to de-
lend their country became their first object.
county, which shows that her sons ale of the
right stamp" her daugh tiers being denied the
pleasure OF fighting the Yankees, bnt DESTROYS
10 '4oN their patriotism IN some way, have
welded their needles, instead OF the sword
hey mex n the parsonage some weeks ago,
;ud ia 4 f"w Gays uniformed the bau River
Rifles, v Inch left last week having Tor their
commander Capt. ID. y. Claiborne, our late
number OF the Legislature. They are now
tut!ly engaged in making the uniform OF ano-
it~r company, which viii leave Clover De-
Igt neIt week, under the command of DR.. ! .
I. Coleman, of the late United States Ma
~. The Tenth COMPANY is now being raised
"hen the ladies Will willingly offer their SER
Wees 20 the captain, To be OF any use that is
An Their power, with the hope that they may
b. amply rewarded by the raturn of many OF
their brave and gallant friends
A LADY OF HaLIFAX
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FrKrBRR CALIFORNIA NBws.-San Francisco
papers, of the Sth inst, note sales of thirty
thousand gallons spirits OF turpea tine on the
previous day at 81 Is per gallon, causing
much excitement in the market. This marked
change arises from the expectation that furth-
er supplies cannot be received from North
Carolina: holders on the Sth asked 81 so per
gallon.
Adyices from the Sandwich Islands state
tbst the British steamer Albert took formal
poses sion, for the Queen OF England, OF Fan
ning's Island, located in latitude 80 40 N and
longitude l59 20 W, on the sth OF February -
The nag OF Great Britain WAS raised amidst \
ssInre of small arms and twelve pound field
hnwitzers. The entire ships company orici-
ated In the ceremonies. The harbor has been
termed English harboT.
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From Alexandria.

ALEXANDRIA, May 2l.-An immense meet
ing was held here tonight. Speeches were
made by II. ". Thomas, Geo. W Brent. and
Others, favoring the ratification Of the Ordi-
nance Of Secession.
In accordance with the provision of the
Governors Council, two military companies
from distaree voted to-day The following
il the result: For ratification, 1873 against, 2.
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Interesting from Texas.

GALVESTON, May l6th.-This city is thor
oughly 70 tilted.
The U. S. officers arrested by Col. Van Dorm
have been released on parole.
Il is believed that Cortinas, the Mexican
bandit, is engaged in an extensive raid upon
the Rio Grande. Fort Brown is we'll pro
tected.
Capt. Reynolds, the Federal Quartermaster
at San Antonio, has resigned.
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yIstr OF THE PSF LAsBs.-Sunday evening
two boat-loads OF Col. Eiisworth's Louayes,
New York Firemen or Pet Lambs now ems
carnped on the heights OF Maryland, near TIE
Insane Asylum, paid visit 10 the I. ..
steamer Pawpee stationed oil this city. After
leaving the Pawnee they approached our
wharyes and after treating the entry 70 some
Of their elegant and rsfned language. ana al
ter giving three cheers for the United states
flag, which was returned by the crew OF the
pawnee, they left for their encampment. -
Washington Is happy in being relieved of the
presence OF this regiment.--AtsG. G0zstts.
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ARREST OF IMPOSED SPY "A man giving
his name as DR. Crosse was arrested on Mon =
d,y, In Bedford county, aud brought TO this
city, charged with uttering seditious language,
aud being a Lincoln spy. He was carried De-
fore the Mayor, " hen he acknowledged that
be WAS n supporter of Lincoln, but denied
that he was acting the part OF spy; that he
was Northern man by birth, but that lie hau
purchased II farm IN Fairfax county WHARF, he
was now residing. He Is Il very shrewd man,
! and is calculated to do the Southern cause q
| geat deal OF harm IL alio wed TO 90 ut large
| ne tanned by the Mayor for further =
| animation. -LynchburQ Rtpu5ilcaa.
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LETTERS OF MARQUB.-The Boston Evening
Transcript, OF May Is, says:

Transcript, OF May Is, says:
The foreign papers received this morning, by
the steamer Parana, give Il more com plete re-
port than that sent by telegraph of the debl te
n Parliament on American affairs. Lord j
Russell is reported 10 have SAID :" As TO Let
ters Of Marque, there Was "A precedent III the
case OF Greece when II separated from Tur-
key. The right of That country 10 issue Let
teTs OF Marque was allowed, and the law OIL
GERS Of the Grown who mad been consulted, had
declared that such right would belong 10 the
southern OonfedeTacy.'
This is a very inn ortant statement, but it
may only mean that Great Britain will not,
like the United States, regard the Southern
prlyateers as pirates Pirates being the enc
mics OF all civilized Powers, every nation is
bound actively 10 assist II. their destructi ton
Great Britain declines to take this ground; yet
she may none the less refuse 10 allow her ports
to be used by southern priVdieerS, and her
courts TO adiudicate on prizes. Meanwhile
the London Times says that there are Letters
OF Marque in London.
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rELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Renorted for the Richrnend Dispatch


Additional Foreign News by the Canadian.
FARTHER PoiSr, May 2eth.--The steamer
North Britoa arrived cut on the 9Th inst.
ENGLAND.
The markets for American produce gene
rally continued excited. 1t was reported in
London that an American ship from Liverpool
for New Orleans had been insured at fifteen
guineas, and a ship from Shanghai Tor New
York at 30 shllings.
Mr. Foster gave notice that he should call
atten ion to the desirability of not recognizing
the insurrecti0nists.
Mr.. Horsford also postponed his motion rel
alive to belligerent rights. Lord Palmerston
having ated that, pending the grave and
complicated question now being considered.
the discussion Of the subject at present was
impossible.
FRANCE.
The French Government had presented a
bill TO the Corps Legislatif for opening eredits
to the amount Of 5000 900 francs for great
works Of public utility.
1t is asserted that the force of the French
Army is $4,000 more than was mentioned i'll
the budget.
The harvest prospects in France are very
bad. owing to the inclement weather. The
fruit crop was nsidered lost. and the wheat
seriously damaged by frost. Irreparable mis-
chief has been done to the brandy crop ct
Cognac.
COMMERCIAL ADvIORs.
LIVERPOOL, Neutrality-suspicious. last
three days, including day. AZ 900 bales. i'll
Guiding IL, coo bales 10 spectators and expor-
tiers. HewiItis Circular reports the MAJ kel
firm, and prices advanced / since Friday.
Many stocks have been Withdrawn from
market.
Manchester adyices represent the market as
steady. In some cases the advance asked is
not conceded.
Breadstuhs are steady. Flour closed firm
and partially At a slight advance. Wheat
closed hrrn-red lis. 3dal2s. Sd; white IFS. %
aI4s. Corn is quiet and prices steadier; mix
ed and yellow 3is. Cd %; WIN te 55s a 35s. Sd.
Money UIrket.-Ihe money market was
more stringent with an active demand. Con
soils closed at u TO OH.
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HORRIBLE AcCinBST.--in EIli-lL, Mass, re-
Gently, sou OF benjamin Nard was at work
Win MS father III his steam null, aud &C
cIientaiiy Came So near the driving belt that
IL caught his clothing, and threw him with
ms neck tly III front OF the saw. WhIcu
instantly severed the head from the body.
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ANOTHER IkkRIBLH bAkfHqUAKB.-In addi-
ton the Elk Thousand lives lost by th-
earthquake a. Mendozi, South America, it Is
stated that San Juan, situated one huuured
anu twenty leagues north III Mendoza, had
been nearly destroy ed by the same earthq uake,
with al estimated loss or three Thousand
iiyes. The ear ihQ ike approached from the
dtrec ton OF Valparaiso, ami great anxiety IL
manifested TO hear from that quarter.
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CAPTURE Of an English Merchant Ship.

New YORK, May 2l.-The ship Gen. Park
hill, from Liverpool for Charleston, was
brought up to the Brooklyn Navy ard to-
day, in charge OF prize crew from the Nigga
ra.
The General Parkhill was captured while
attempting TO run the blockade Of Charleston
harbor.