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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
Legislative Proceedings
SENATE.

NOVEMBER 4tIl, iCol.
 Hon. Thomas Fletcher, President of the Senate, toak his chair and called the Senate to order.
 The president and the following senators then took the oath prescribed by the new state const- tuition, adopted by the convention, viz: Messrs. Askew, Carrigan, Clark, Davies, Doug las, Lemoyne, McCreery, Miller, Pennington, Rosson, Terry, Triuble, Ward and Wynn (The oath prescribed is to ''support the consti- tuton of the Confederate States and of this state, and to abide and observe all tue ordinances passed by the conventions" etc., Mir. Askew said he took the oath with a mental reservation not to abide and observe all the ordi- nances of the convention.
 Hon. D. Cunningham, senator elect to fill the vacancy of Col. Jas F. Pagan, resigned, and Hon. J. W DJdd, elected to fill the vacancy of Col. Wm. c. Mitchell, resigned, both appeared, took the oath aforesaid, and then took their seats.
 The following officers were e ected, and having taken the oath prescribed, entered upon the dis charge of their duties J. D. kimbe, secretary; Wm. H. Ros>on, assis- tant and J. w. Wooiwald, enrolling secretary, and I. D. Berry, dUorkeeper A resolution was adopted calling upon the secre- tary of state to furnish the Senate with the ordI nances and journals of the state convention, acts and journals of the last legislature, etc., also twenty copies of the 2d report of Dr. Owen, state geologist, for each senator.
 On motion, House was informed that Senate was ready for bus ness.
 Recess till evening.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
TUESDAY, Nov. ,
Senate met.

Senate met.
 Members present yesterday answered to their names.
 Hon. L. H. Belser, senator from Drew, appeared, an having taken the oath prescribed, took Ms seat
 The president announced the standing commit tees.
 Mir Miller introduced joint resolution request ing our representatives and instlUcting our sena- tor, to procure the enactment of q ltwby the Con ederate Congress increasing the pay of soldiers in the ranks, from the small and inadequate pay oI iepen dollars month to at least tteen dollars per month"; which was read twice.
 Mr. Pennington, from the joint committee to wait on the governor, reported performance of duy and that message from his EXcellency would be read to the houses to day, at 10 o'clock, a. m.
 Message from the House transmitting resou ton to go into the election of Confederate States Senators, on Saturday Eth inst., at Il o'clock, q III.
 On motion of Mr. Terry, said resolution was taken up and referred to a select committee.
 Nr Clark arose and announced the death of Hon. z. P. McAIexander, member Of the Senate from the counties of Lawrence and Fulton, who lost his life ill the battle of Oak Hills, while lead ing his company on to victory, and after making few remarks upon the patrlo lstl bravery anu vlr- tues of the deceased, submited resolutions exprc8- sive of the grief of the Senate consequent upon the loss of one so noble and brave; wh ch resolu- tons were unanimously adopted, and the Senate agreed to wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days
 Mr. Davies introduced bill providing for stay of three years on all debts hereafter contracted, where the debtor has tendered payment in war bonds or treasury notes of the State of Arhansas- said stay not be computed in limitation, nor the Gebt to draw interest while stayed Read twice and referred to judiciary committee.
 Mir. Terry introduced .a bill requiring collectors of county revenue receive iu pay ymcnt Of taIes. licenses cstray bonds and all other county revc- nue, Confederate treasury notes, War bonds and state treasury warrants, the same to be held ahd dis3ursed by the county reaSurers for county ex penses Read twice and referred to committee on ways and means.
 Mir Trimble introduced bill to make special appropriation to Elisha Baker, for services as prosecuting attoruty pro tenn. in the Ith judicial circuit Read twice and referred to committee on claims
 Senate met the House in joint convention to re- ceive the governors messdge-aiter winch the Senate returned and ordered 800 copies of said message to be printed.
 AdiOurnpd
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
The Record ralsiaea-" That Alters the


 The little daily paper edited by Thomas c. Peek grossly traduces US in its issue of this morning. It says:
 "A few weeks ago the True Democrat suggest ed the idea of re eecting the legislature Gas well as the overnor) before it would be competent te- oaUu or intellectually to choose Confederate Sena tors.''
 And again:
 "In urcipg a new election, and insinuatino the incon,peencu of the present legislature to reflect the spirit Of the times, they not only cast slur upon the intellect and patriotism of the legislature but offered positive insult to thelr State
 In these two little paragraphs the truth is materially suppressed-the whole story is pur- posely not tod
 The Confederate States constitution provides that Senators shall be chosen at the first regu- lar session of the legislature held prior to the time of taking their seats in the Confederate Senate, but gave to the Provisional Congress- power to make special provision for the election of members to the first Congress to m eet in Feb ruary next. Before Congress had made any such special provision, or shown any disposition to do so, We suggested that it might become necessary to change the regular time of the meeting of the legislature, and have new cleo tions in order to conform to the requirements of the Confederate constitution. In our sug gestion we said nothing that could in the least derrae be tortured into reflection upon the present. General Assembly, and the assertion to that effect is gross misrepresentation.
 But afterwards, Congress did make provision for the election o the first Senators, at ertra ses- sions, where there was no reJHlor session held before the meeting of the first Congress Tn Feb rlary next. Acknowledging the constitution aity of thi. law, We then contended that the present General Assembly acas competent to elect Senators to the Confederate Congress, and published articles to demonstrate it.
 This latter fact Mr. Peek unaenerousy sup> presses in his over weenng desire to make a case against us. The trath Is, our suggestion that, if 1t was proper to re- elect the legislature, it would also be proper to re-elect the GoreJnor ald all other off cer5, was what constituted our sin, and nothing more.
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 '' It seems strlnge that the True Democrat should SD incautIous cast stigma upon legls- lature, which they boasted last winter they could pull aoout by the nose.
 As we have shown the want of truth in the charge that we had < cast stigma upon the !eyislat,ne," we ask Mr. Peek to inform us uien, pbere and 10 'cAom we ever boasted that we could "puU q about 6y tte nosc.' We pro- nounce this assertion untrue.
 We suppose these unwAr,anted attacks upon us is to be the beginning of another bitter per soaal controversy in the State. We have no ,positiou to embark in it, and for that reason h,ve already let several little tiings at us from Mr Peek pass that i5ht otherwise have claim ed notice.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
TUESDAY MORN, Nov. ,, 1861.

House met.
 Mr. Humphries reported governor would be ready to deliver message at 10 o'clock
 Mir. Boone introduced resolution relative to secretary of state furnishing copies of Geological Survey. Adopted.
 MT. Montgomery introduced resolution rela- tive to the doorkeeper resigning account ot neg feet of duty. Adopted.
 NIr Boone introduced resolution relative to ln- structng judiciary committee to prepare bili placing war bonds and treasury warrants on par valuation. Adopted.
 Mr. Lewis introduced resolution rendering seats to reporters and editors. Adopted.
 MT. Bates intro iuced resolution relative to a mail route from Wa,dron to Fl Smith. Read and adopted.
 Mr. Wheeler introduced resolution relative to decreasing wages of officers and increasing those of private soldiers in Confederate armF. Adopted.
 The message of the governor then received by the hands of the private secretary. 30O1 copies to be priniei.
 Several bills were introduced which will be re. ported after returned by committee.
 Mr. Thotn introduced a bill changing time of holding circuit courts ill 9th circuit. Passed.
 Mir Wyse introduced similar bill relative to 3d circuit. Passed.
 Adjourned.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
The Governors Message and the Cairo G
 Fulton Railroad.

We have not time, Or space, to speak of the Governors message at large. We publish it in full, and it occupies ne;ry two pages of our paper Of its assault upon the patriotism of the press of the State, We shall lave something to say next week. We may also notice other points.
 In regard to that part of the message which treats of the Cairo & ulton Railroad we deem important to speak without delay, for action by the legislature upon erroneous facts might lead to serious consequences. Upon this sub ject the Governor is particularly unfortunate in his statements. We do not desire just now to recommend or oppose any policy as the best or true one to be adopted in regard to the lands granted to the company. l. is important subject and the General Assembly had a right to expect the Governor would communicate to them correct information in regard to it.
 The message undertakes to deduce a total want of title in the company upon three grounds. lst Because it's charter was not modified as to limit it to five hundred years, as required by act of assembly. 2d. Because the company did not fife its bond as required by the act. And 3I. Because 1t did not grade twenty-five miles, or complete ten miles within the time limited.
 Our unders standing is that the charter was limited to five hundred years by the provision to that effect contained in the charter of the Mis- si8sippi Valley road incorporated into the char ter of the Cairo & Fulton railroad company;
 I oI b.,, +E, T SO modify their charter in any other way, than bv accepting the limitation contained in the act granting the lands.
 The bond referred to was duly executed, and recorded in the sofice of the clerk of Pulaski county, and the original deposited, ,yaere # noac rsnsains deposited, in the office of the Secretary of State.
 The message is equally unfortunate in its third reason for deducing a want of title in the company to the lands. The General Assembly by act approved lst of February, 1859, repealed the sixth section of the act of 26th November, 1856, and released the Cairo and Fulton rail road company, and the Little Rock Ft. Smith branch of the same, from that part and condi- ton of their respective bonds 10 the State which required them to grade 25 or complete 10 miles of the road within two years and the same act also released the Memphis X Little Rock branch from similar condition which had been impos- ed upon it.
 With a very little trouble the Governor could have fully informed himself upon these points, and been enabled to give correct information to the General Assembly.
 The Cairo X Fulton railroad company was required to make the survey, and to pay "all costs and charges incident to the selection, list ing, control and sale of the lands" all of which it did at considerable expense. It is an impor tant public interest in which some of our enter prising citizens, and many of the counties along the line of the road, have invested their money and means, and whatever policy may be deem ed best. we feel assured the General Assembly will endeavor 10 act upon correct premises.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
Official Report of the Battle of Manassas
 Plains.

GEN. BEAUREGARD has made his official re- port of the battle of Manassas Plains on the 2lst of July, and we observe that it s generally commended as a document of exceedingly rare merit. It has not yet been published, but we find the following synopsis in letter to the Richmond Dispatch:
 have been favored with brief synopsis Of portions of Gen. Beauregard's report of the battle of Manassa, which has been forwarded to the war department, and which will doubtless be published in a short time. Gen. Bcauregard opens with a statement of his position antece- dent to the battle, and of the plan proposed by him to the government of the junction of the armies Of Shenandoah and Potomac, with a view to the relief of NJ ny land and the capture of the city Of Washington, which plan was re- jected by tEe President. Gen. E. states that he teegraphed the war department on the 18th of July of the contemplated attack of Gen. Mcdowell, urgently asking for a junction of Gen. Johnstons forces with his own, ard con- tinued to make urgent requests for the same until the 17th July, when the President con- sented to order Gen. Johnston to his assistance. Gen. Beauresard goes on to state tha. his plan of battle assigned to Gen. Johnston an attack
 
 vile, while he himself would command in front; but the condition of the roads prevented this.
 It was then decided to receive the attack of the enemy behind Bull Run. Alter the en- gagement at Blackburn's Ford, on the 18th General 3eauregard was convinced that Gen. McDowel's principal demonstration would be made on our left wing, and he then formed a plan of throwing forward sufficient force by converging roads to attack the enemys reserves at Cenerville, so soon as the main body of the latter became inextrcably engaged on the left Late in the day, finding that Gen. Ewel, who was posted on the ex- treme right of our line, had not moved forward in accordance with the programme and the special order which had been sent to him. Gen. B. dispatched courier to Gen. Ewel to n- qure the reason why the latter had failed to advance, and received reply from Gen. E. stating he had not received any such order.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07

FRoM THE UNITED sr4; 4;rEs.-Shortly before going to press we were put in possession of Gin cinnati papers of date as late as the 26th ut. We have not time to make full extracts from them, but must content ourselves with synop- sis of the leading features. The New York papers fully three weeks ago attacked Gen. Mcclellan because he disapproved f.the mara time expedition as impoIitic and calculated to exasperate the South. This seems to have been precursor of other attacks that have resulted, if the telegraphic news be true, in bis resigna- tion. Gen. Hallocl, who is to supersede him. Is the author of several army works, is a pra actical chemist a scientific man, but IS supposed to be rather old fogyish, though one of the most deS- perate generals in California.
 The Yankees at last admit that the battle near Leesburg was defeat; small edition ot the Bull Run stampede.
 The Fremont mbroglio is spreading, and different newspapers are taking sides. However, Fremont is deposed and Lincoln is yet king.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
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From the Fort smith II Late from Missouri.
SLi1miSA Jetreea tue troops of Gen. Price an
 Ircmonts Qdrance QuQrd.

.SEirmiSA bct,cecn tue troops q Gen. Price and
 EemontS adrance guard.
 We learn from Capt. Knapp, of the quarter masters department, who arrived here yesterday from Gen. McCulIoch'S head quarters, that news of skirmish had reached there, between DOT ton of Gen. Prce's troops and the advance guard of Fremont The Missouri troops killed forty and took 100 prisoners.
 We also learn from Mr. Knap? that Gen McCuIloch hearing of the federal troops being in Springfield, sent two companies of CoI Greers Texas regiment, 10 ascertain the fact. When tlcy arrived near Spring they halted and sent two men into the t2wn Soon after they aiiiro1 a company of l5 men attempted to arrest them, but they drew their pistols and knives and fought their way out, killing four or five federa!s. One of the men was wounded in the wrist and the other in the thigh. An eN press arrived at Gen. McCuiloch's camp on Monday night fora surgeon to dress their wounds
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07

THE FOREIGN MAIL SERyICE.-The New Orleans Bee announces the permanent estab l;shment of this enterprise, and says that the second mail will leave that city on the 9th inst The mode of transmission is by monthly over- land communication with Tampico, ard con- meeting with the regular British steamers touch. ;no at that point. The agents are stated to be Intelligent, faithful and capable gentlemen The New Orleans postmaster makes known that letters intended for this mail may be in- closed and the outer envelope addressed Cos ta's Foreign Mail, care of Postmaster, New Or leans" The Confederate postage to the New Orleans office must be prepaid.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
WEDNESDAY, November 6.
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Senate met.
 Hon. 0. II. Oates, Senator from Monroe, and Hon. Jo. Gray, Senator from Dallas, appeared, and having taken the oath prescribed by the new con stituton, took their seats.
 Mr. Davies offered joint resolution for com mit{ee to confer with the officers of the Cairo and Fulton railroad company, and the commissioners charged with the sale of the lands of sid company, ana ascertain upon what terms they are willing to re nuulsh to the State all the right, title, interest or claim they m y have to said lands. Referred to the judiciary committee.
 Message from the House with several mail route resolutions and two House bills for the action ot the Senate-one to change times of holding circuit court for the 3d and one for the 9th circuit.
 Mr. Rosson reported back House resolution fix ing Saturday, 9th inst, for election o Confederate states Scnltors The wording of which was amended and the resolution adopted.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
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PoRK.-There is no good reason why pork should be high priced this winter. There are more hogs at the South than at the North and 8 less population to feed. The corn crop was an abundant one, and the supply of hogs ample.- We should bear in mind than an unusual quan- ttv of beef will be salted and drei this winter an go far to supply the place of pork. The a ny will consume and waste great deal, but there is yet enough for all and no gool reason cla be given for asking or receiving exorbitant prices
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07

Tie feet sent from Lincondom to ravage the southern oaatexceeds the "invicibIe Armada, , sent by Spain against England, the account of which expedition forms 50 interesting chapter in the history Of England. The Armada nad one hundred aad thirty ships. The Yankee fleet has about that number of vessels, but in guns and t4nnage largely exceeds the Spanish fleet. Besides these, their transports carry thirty os forty thousand men and thousand
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
Robert w. Johnson and Charles B.
 Mitchell.
GREENWOOD, SEBASTIAN, Co ARK.
 Oct. 25, 1861.


 Oct 25, 1861.
 NR EDIrcR: There is but little doubt tn It the legislature at its coming session will elect mem bers to the Confederate States Senate, and the only question is whom will they elect? From what can learn the two distinguished and patriotic gen tlemen whose names appear at the heal oi this ar ticle are the favorltes of Sebastian county. h. deed why should not the people be in favor of their election? If We cast aroL and look over the State, in valn do we look for whose tai- ents energy and means, have been more largely contributed to southern liberty and independence than Johnson's As regards Johnson as the Van Buren Press has truly said the people of this part of the State are unanimous in favor of his election. And why >houldnot the legislature elect Charles B Mitchell They elected him last winter to the Senate of the United States and surely the histo- " of the times records no reason why they should not elect him this winter to The Senate of a more free and more glorious government. Mitchell has many, many friends 1T: Sebastian county It is true that when he and Can't were candi. dates for Congress that this county cast her vote for Gantt yet Mitchell popular man; and when he left the canvass in Sebastian, his far ness and frankness and liberal feelings, shown to those who opposed him, endeared many to him who actually cast their votes against him. The writer of this article used every exerton he could honora- by to elect Can't, yet he would have been well satisfied with Mitcbel'5 election. And when he met Charley Mitchell afterwards he met friend A man who accorded to others the same privileges which he claimed for himseIf-the high privilege of exercising in this free country untrammeled the elective franchise. Such s the man. And that he may be elected to the Senate by an oyerwhelm ing majority is the wish of the people of
 SEBASTIAN COUNTY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
Posr OFFICE, LITTLE RocK, ARK,
 November 5, lo6l.
MEssRs. JOHNSON & VERBS

MEssRs. JOHNSON N I ERhLs--
 Gentlemen: Ihave learned lately that numbers of letters are forwarded to different parts of the State by exoressmen, and that such letters are delivered without the payment of postage. This is viola ton of law which, under my oath of office, l am compelled to notice. The law requires letters or papers, before they can be delivered to the persons addressed, to be paid to some postmaster, who is required to take an account of them in the same manner as if sent through the mail. It was cer- tany never intended, that the correspondence of the ecountry should be carried on through the means of private expressmen.
 Yours respectfuy,
 VIM F. POPE. P. M.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07
R. H. NSON, EDITOR.
.ITLLE ROCK, ::: NOV. 7, 1861

s7g- Hon. o. H. Oates, on account of indis- position, d:d not arrive til Tuesday. We are gratfed to state that his health is improving.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07

pG An imperfect list of the clothing furnish ed Capt. Gaoway's company has been left with us for publication. Many of the contributors are unknown, and conseq lently their names are not in the list It is desirable that all contribu' tors names should be published, and to this end it is requested that all such furnish their names at the store of Clements Wil!ett, together with O list of iba;r oOntrihuti ms
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-07

gG~ The masonic bodieS-Grand Chapter and Grand Lod5e-have both been in session in our city this week, the latter not yet having finished it's labors. The Chapter was we'll at tended, and its proceedings marked with the utmost harmony and good feeling The Lodge is more numerously attended than was antici- pated. A more intelligent or fine looking body of men cannot be found any where.