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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12
To the Honorable Members of the General
 Assembly of the State of Arkansas

The undersigned would respectfully, but earnest ly invite the attention of the legislature to the fol- lowing brief memorial on hehafof the Mississippi, Ouachita and Red River railroad. This road be- gun several years ago, has had to contend with many disadvantages, not now necessary to be emu merated, but notwithstanding this, is now in con dition to be carried forward wita great celerity, provided it shall be fortunate enough to receive some slight assistance. from the State. Several miles are completed which the cars now run daily, carrying passengers and freight. But should it stop here, as it will at present be compelled to do, unless assisted by the State the road would be of little value to the people.
 The company therefore respectfully ask for loan of one hundred thousand dollars, to enable them to proceed with the work This they ask upon the same terms and conditions as now pre-. scribed in the case of the Memphis and Little Rock railroad at the present session. With this exception, viz:
 That grospeetivs clause be. attached to the bill making said loan, not allowing it to be carried into effect unless the Governor the State shall deem it unnecessary to withhold the same for other purposes. IL is tue that this waiting for something to " turn up" before we can get relief will rather reard progress, but uader the circumstances, and not wishing to throw any obstacles in tho way of mem
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12
LITTLE RocK, January 10th, 1861


 Dear Sir: Permit me through your paper to respond to series of resolutions adopted at il meeting of the citizens of Fort Smith of the 94th utimo. The constitution of ourstate, which every public iunctionary is bound bya solemn oath to observe and support, wisely pDyides ''that the citizens have right in peaceaJle mainer to as sembe together for their commoi good; to instruct their representatives,, and to apply to those invested with the power of government fo redress of eriev ances or other purposes, by Mfess or remon- strance."
 In addition to this it is the tkorv of all repre- sentative governments that tlostEho arc intusted with political power are but the gents of the neo pie, and should in good faith to ae utmost of their ability carry out the will and tSbas of tha con stituents whom they represent. Inot ony cordi. ally subscribe to this doctrine lst b.vo ;, all my public acts, faithfully, and to ae lettor endeay- ored to reflect the will and confm to tbe wishes and interests of those who have co,,Gdod in my care their best interests. haye mora abundant reasons in this alarming crisis bd;st,,st my own judgment, and differ to the opnms of others. now when all are liable to misjudge and ho ,oislead.
 
 The whole country is in comnaion-tbe village s.a'esmen' the cross road politdan, the patriotic citizen, the disappointed aspiran and the wisest statesmen are all busy and actgal, o,coced the one to destroy and the other to ,astore nreserve and transmit unimpaired to ourpostor;tv the best form of government ever devisSh, +ho wisdom of man. It is thought by some th,isooo.sion is inc. vitable, and the only remedy foesx;sti evils. trust not. hope that m aIlws a,d bene6cient Providence that guided our fathsq tbo establish. ment of our independence, and b,,,o formation of our present uhion' will not torake us their chil- dren, in our efforts to preserysi, tleir original spirit the constitutional rights every section of this once happy and prosperous I there fore solemnly invoke in the nsno oe my country by all the hallowed recollection ,e cha mast. and the prospects of glorious fupa lat ms net like men and show ourselves worthyoF nm, coputry l cannot bring myself to realize h. fact that the proud American eagle which h,, hae,, victorious upon thousand battle fields i,soaa or that the good sense and patriotic sen.in.nt. that anin .ted our fathers, have fed from the cm,tu, No, lam pursuaded that thousands of ps,o,;. citizens gre
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12
Public Printer.

The Old Line Democrat has put forth all it's energies to secure the .'-little dab D of public priting, to borrow its own classi- cal lphlaseology We have no ohiection to any aspirant endeayoring in legitimate manner to secure this job, but when the Old Line bases it's claims upon the ground that through it's instrumentality the prices have been reduced, and something saved the State, we claim hearing on that point.
 We do not think the Old Line deserves credit in the least, either for a desire to econ omize the public funds, or for much inge- nuity in setting up beggarly petition on such silly premises. It has not passed from the minds of our readers, that propo- sition was submitted by the Old Line Dem ocrat to merge the two papers. The tead- ing 'deo of this proposition was that the prices should not 6e reduced This was the main inducement to merge the two papers. If it was the earnest desire of the Old Line Democrat to reduce the prices, why was not such reduction asked for at that time?
 When the proposition to merge the two papers was rejected, and the Old Line saw no reasonable hope of getting the printing, it then came out, and, making virtue of necessity, advocated putting the printing out to the lowest bidder, hoping thereby to gain by cunning what it could not ac- qnire by merit. Was there anything of patriotism disinterestedness in all this? The Old Line has simply made shallow attempt to impose on the credulity of the public, and we will take occasion soon to review the entire matter and put the facts before the people.
 In conclusion, we again say that we are prepared to do the necessary work in the most expeditions manner We do not believe that we are exceeding the bounds Of nodesty, when we say that both in presses, in paper, in journeymen and in every particular, we are better fitted to do the work than any other aspirant, and we think the interests of the public should be first consulted. The manner in which we have hitherto executed the work is sufli cient earnest of what we will do in the future, if entrusted with it by the favor of the Legislature.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12
President H. o. and R. E. P. T. Com
A BILL calling q State convention

| SEc. l. Be enacted by Inc General 4ssembly Of the Stale of Arkansas, That the Governor of said | State shatl issue his proclamation advertising an election for delegates to State convention on the | 2nd Monday ot April, 1861, which election shall | be conducted aS State elections conlucted SEC. 2. Be t further enacted, That each county | shall be entitled to as many delegates as it may have members in the lower branch of the State legislature; and the qualifications to he delegate sNali be the same as is now required for member of the House of Representatives. SEC. 8 Be 0 f,trther enacted, That the delegates so elected shal convene in the capito at Little Rock on lst Monday of Mly, 1861, and organize themselves into State convention by the election of esi. en', secretary, and other osiis ers-the secretary and other officers shall be ptd four dol lars per day, and the delegates the same pay as is now alowed members of the State legislature o be certified and paid as members of the legislature are now paid
 SEC. 4. Bru further enacte9, That the convention shall have power to determine what course the State of Arkansas shall pursue in tie present polit cal crisis.
 SEc. ,. Be t further enacted, That this act shall be in force from and alter it's passage.
 MT. Oates: Amend section ?, by striking out "April,' and insert in lieu thereof the word sFeb- ruary''
 Amend section 1, 3rd line, by striking out "frst,' and in erting 'fourth''
 
 May" and insert " February.''
 First amendment has been adopted in committee of the whole
 Second amendment likewise.
 Mir. Watkins offered as substitute the House bill cliling convention; which bill leaves the question of convention convention with the voters, and changes the time of holding said con vention to lst Monday in April
 The above are the proceedings of the Senate, in committee of the whole, touching the all absorbing question of convention. We are satisfied from observation, that it is the wish of every Senator to hold convention, but as to time, aad whether it shall be convened without an expression of a ma joiity of the citizens of the State, are questions upon which it seeEs they cannot agree
 The north western and the northern border Sena- tors, with but few exceptions, favor the policy of leaving it to the people, and if called by them, to convene on the lst Monday in April, 1861.
 Others take position thatsuch convention should be holden at the earliest period practicable, and es peciay before the inauguration of Lincoln say 4th Monday in February, calling upon the people to vote only for delegates
 Thus the question stands-that we will have n convention is certain, but whether it will be holden at the time stated in Mr. Oates amendment to the bill reported by committee on federal relations, or the time recommended in Mr. Watkins substitute, yet uncertain. In our next we will publish the minority report and proceedings as full as we will be able to procure them, including the positions of different senators.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12
Gg- The Legislature of Delaw

Eg- The Legislature of Delaware met at Dover on Wednesday. Hon. D. Dickson, commissioner from Mississippi, was receiv- ed and addressed both Houses in strong secession speech, taking ground in favor of South Carolina, and in favor of secession, and inviting Delaware to join in south ern confederacy. He claimed the right to secede, and said if they were not allowed to do so, war was inevitable. The speech was greeted with applause and hisses.- After NIT. Dickson's speech the House unanimously adopted the following resolu- tion, in which the Senate eoncurred by a majority:
 ReSolred, That having extended to Hon. D Dickson, commissioner from Mississippi, the cour tesy due him as a representative of sovereign state of the confederaey as well as the state he represents. we deem it proper and due to ourselves md the people of Delaware, to express or unquali- jed disappoval to the remedy for the existing itieulties suggested by the resolutions of the Le- istature of Mississippi.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12
HEAD QUARTERS, LITTLE ROCK, Ark,
 Iannarv 7th lS61


 Sir:--In view of the condition of things now existing, and the unsettled state of our national affairs, and the unprotected state of the west ana north frontier of the State, and in anticipation oi difficulties which may at any time fall upon our country, it is deemed advisable, that the Militia rerments of your brigade be put in as good con dition, for effective service in the field, on short notice, as can be done under existing laws.
 You are therefore directed to cause the several regiments of your brigade to be mustered and in- spected at some convenient place in the counties where they belong, at as early day possible. You are directed to report to the Commander in-chief the effective strength of each regiment, the numberand character ofarms in each regiment, its efficiency for immediate service, together with the lames of all field and company officers. By order of the Commander.in-c chief.
 EDMUND BURGEVIN.
 Adutant General Arkansas Militia. To Brig. Gen. N. B. BURRow, Commanding 3rd Brigade, lst Division Arkansas Militia.
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WM. A. OI.D. Sec'y. Jan. l2, 1861. 3t
STATE OF ARKANSAS, !

STATE OF ARKANSAS, !
 COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY
 In the Montgomery Circuit Court on chancery side thereof, at the September term, A D. lo6U. Francis A. Wheat, Complainant
 D, |, r,.,r Augustus W. Wheat, Mary C. D'' t0' "'' Wheat, Defendants.
 |nN this day came the said complainant, O by his solicitor, and files his bill of complaint against said defendants, together with an affidavit, that said defendants non-resdents of the State of Arkansas, and it further appearing to the court that the object of said bill is obtain decree against said defendants for title to the following tract of land in the county of Montgomery, in the State of Arkansas, and described upon the surveys Of the United States the west half of the south west quarter of section six, (6 in township two (2) south of the base line, in range twenty two (22) west of the fifth principal meridian It is ordered by the court, that notice be given said defendants of the pendency of this suit, by publication ol this order in the True Democrat newspaper pub shed in this State, notifying the defendants that unless they appear and plead, answer or demur to said bill of complaint on or before the third day of the next term of this court, at court to be holden at the court house in the town of Mount Ida, in said county of Montgomery, the first Monday in March next, A. D. lS6l, that all the charges, allegations and matters of fact set forth in said bill of complaint, will be taken as confessed by them and decree entered accordingly; the said notice to be published by two weekly insertions in said newspaper, the last insertion to be at least thirty days before the first day of the said Marcn term of this court.
 A true copy from the record.
 Attest:
 JAS. A. STALL, Clerk.
 Jan l2, 1861. 2t Cost of adv. S6 50.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12
Gs- Charleston dispatcbes say T cor,

Gss- Charleston dispatches say cores pondent of the Courier advises southern merchants to be careful how they ship mer- ehandise on long voyages, and to beware of prlvateers, recommending that preference be given to British and French vessels.
 Another correspondent of the Courier advises the use of compressed cotton breast works in the construction of defenses.
 Several of the interior banks have agreed to take respective portions of the State loan of Ss4 000,00
 Commander Pettigrew, in charge of Gas tie Pinckney, has given orders that no boat be allowed to approach the wharf boat without permission, and if this is violated serious consequences will ensue.
 The ladies of South Carolina have ten dered their services at the forts, and some have prepared bedding for the troops Free postal communication has been estab- lished between the forts and the city.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12
Searcy Female Ina SEARCY, WHITE COUNTY
.HE TRUSTEES of thisI

THE TRUSTEES of this Il have the pleasure of announcN have secured the services of Pro. l. M, late of LaGrange, Ga,, as Princip;j ~ stitute Prot. Cox has had large experiencei EI l ing and Tn the management of institutions oS afn- ing oi the highest order. He has, for the last seve- ral years, presided over the Southern Female Go | iege at LaGrnge, Ga., one of the most flourish | ing Colleges in the South--he is a southern man by birth, education and sentiment He comes to Searcy with view of establishing first class In- sttution for the education of young ladies, and brings with him the best of testimonials from the board of trustees of the college which he leaves, and from the citizens of the place.
 The Institution will be furnished with su' table assistants and the proper facilities every depart- | ment of instruction. l Searcy is high, dry, healthy locality, easily accessible by steamboas or stages.
 TUITION PER TERM OF FIVE MONTHS.
 $l2 50-Sl6-S25 according to class of studies. | Tuition in Music, S25-use of Piano, $5.
 Board Cncuding washing, lights and fuel) ger month, Sl0.
 Payment--one halfin advance--balance at the close of the term. The session will consist of ten months, divided into two terms of equal length. The spring term will open Tuesday, l2M ot Fe6ru- | arg.
 For particulars apply to the principal or to the undersigned tor circulars. B. D. TURNER
 President Board of Trustees.
 WM A. OID, Secy.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12
Meeting in Helena, Ark.-Gen Pillows Speech.
 JJrrr1. ArIy To- '

By invitation, Gen. Pillow is now mak- ing very able speech on the affairs of the Union. He takes strong secession grounds, and eulogizes such course in the highest teims. Says he is ready for the contest, and urges separate secession as the only remedy forthe South. A large and enthu- siastic crowd is in attendance. The Union men are giving way fast to secession, and all seem to favor southern confederacy.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12

Gy- The legislature has just passed bill declaring Petit Jean river g navigable stream, and we are pleased to learn that the steamer Ben Coursin will from this time on ply regularly from Little Rock to Danville. This move will add much to the trade of our city. The steamer is in the hands of enterprising men, and we wish them every supepsS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12

Ezy Nearly, ifnot all the public meet ings that have been held in the State ex- press wish fora State Convention. We have no hesitation in saying that the senti- ments of the people is almost unanimous for convention. We believe the legisla ture will pass convention bill in few dayr
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12
HEAD QUARTERS, LITTLE RocK. Ark, ,
 January 4th, 1861.
GENERAL ORDERS, NO. 3.

GENERAL ORDEas, NO. ,.
 For the information of all Generals of Dvisor and Brigadier Generals of the Militia of the State of Arkansas, his Excellency the Governor, and Commander-n- Chief directs that hereafter. in the event of any necessity existing for division of any Brigade or Regiment it will be the duty of the officer ordering such division to communicate pre. viously with the Adutant General of the State The Commander in Chief is of opinion that the Adiutant Generals office is the only aulhorized source from whence may be obtained proper and correct knowledge and information, concerning all affairs connected with the Militia of the State By order of the Commander-in Chief.
 EDMUND BURGEVIN,
 Adjutant General of Arkansas.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12

Gg- The |. s. Arsenal at Charleston. which since the passage of the ordinance f secession, has been jointly under the urveillance of both United States and iouth Carolina sentinels, has been regular. ' transferred from the control of the lnited States to that of South Carolina. 'he United States guards were compelled evacuate.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12

R9- Georgia has gone for the separate secession ticket by large majority The news current few days since to the effect that Alabama had gone for the co-opera- ton ticket is incorrect.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12

GTBarrys' Tricopherous is the best and cheapest article for dressing, beautfying, cleans ing, curling, preserving and restoring the hair.- Ladies, try it. Sold by all Druggists and Apoth. ecares. iune9 .'6Oly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12
HICKORY PLAIN Male and Female Institute.

NHE Second Session of this School will \ commence on the first Monday in February nen', under the control of Prof w. A. Garner, who VIII m pc assisted by competent Teachers me present session has been one of great pros- perty, and we hope for an increase of patrnnage. as We Feel confident the School is worthy of the puohc's encouragement,
 RATES OF TUITION,
 (rER SESSION OF FIVE MoNrHs) Spelling, Reading, Writing, Primary Geo. graphy and Mental Arithmetic. slO co The above with English Grammar, Geo granny and Written Arithmetic. 12 % |. ne l, above with Natural Philosophy, Eng iish composition, Ancient or Modern His 'o,S ana Elementary Algebra. a............ 15 0O n, Ine above with the higher branches of Ma'hematics. Latin, Greek, French, Astro. hemy'.khetoric, Logic, Botany, Chemistry, eIc.., .................... 20 0U
 MUSIC.
 On Piano or Guitar 9 % S.S ose oi instrument. ................... oo " oiik Embroidery, Ornamental Leather work and Wax Flowers, each. ......... l0 0O Iainting Tn water colors. ............. lO UO iheiuentai Fee. e...................... oo Is Scholars received at any time and charged to the end of the session. No deduction made, unless in eases of protraeted sickness. Board can be had convenient to the school at rom So to $l0 per month, including washing' lights, etc.
 For further particulars in regard to Text Books, etc., address the pIinicpal.
 SAML J. DUNN,
 Pres't Board Trustees. A. J. THOMAS, Sec'y.
 Ian 70 IS6I Gw
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12
Removal.

Removal. THE undersigned, would hereby most 7A respectfully inform his friends and the public, that he has removed his stock to the more capacous and better located store, corner Markham and Cuus 6erland streets, formerly occupied by MT. David Bender and Judge F. Batte.
 Having purchased the entire stock of the late occupant Mr. Batte, and having lately received s well selected assortment of Tools and other Hard ware he is confident that he has the best aud loroest s'ock of that clasa of Goods in Little Rock, which lie wiii sell at very low price for cash
 :, ~ HENRY FISHER.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12

CouGHs.--The sudden changes of our climate are sources of PULMONARY, BRONCHIAL and AsrH- MATIc AFFEcEIcNs. Experience having proved that simple remedies often act speedily and cer- ainly when taken in the early stage ot the disease recourse should at once be had to '' BYp,oa Byoa ch'G| 1rocdes, or lozenges, let the Gold, Cough or Irritation ot the Throat be ever slight as by misrepresentation a more serious attack may be etlec- tually warred of. Public Speakers and Singers will find them efectual for clearing and strengthen ing the voice. See advertisement
 Dec. l5, 1860. 6m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12
FRESH ARRIVALS.

AEEtEI AIS, KINNEAR, HUGHES & co. 10O BRLS. X X Family Flour; IVY 's prime Apples; , brls. Oranges;
 6 " prime Navy Beans; l l" Sour Krout;
 |" Lard Oil;
 l " prime Lard;
 Apples;
 3 Dried Apples; 20 bush. Dried Peaches; 20 " Sweet Potatoes; 1,500 lbs. fresh Breakfast Bacon; 800 ' Dried Beef; 20 brls. Choice Sugar; 3 " Sugar House Molasses; ? |" Pure Syrup Molasses; ALL FRESH and for sale low for cash. Jan l2
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12

Attention! To whom it may Concern. IF you wish to purchase any of the fol- A lowing named Goods at good bargain, viz HARDWARE;
 DRY GOODS;
 TRIMMINGS;
 NOTIONS;
 QUEENSWARE; BOOTS AND SHOES; CLOTHING;
 HATS and CAPS; AGRICULTURAL TOOLS;
 SEEDS, ETC,
 CALL AT
 HENR y FISHER'S INT E w S TO R E. Corner Markham and Camberland SIS. And examine his stock and prices before pun chasing elsewhere. shall endeavor to plea e. Jan. l2, 1861. H. FISHER.
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ment of the present difficulties, which would be ac ceptabie to New York and Pennsylvania.
 Tennessee Legislature

NASHVILLE, TENN, Jan. 7--The Legislature assembled day. Gov. Harris message fully re- views the grievances of the South. He recommends that the question of Convention or no Convention be left to the people, delegates to be elected at the same lime and assembe if Convention is voted for. He says; If there be remedy for present evils, it exists only in constitutional amendments which, if refused, Tennessee should maintain her equality in the Union or independence out of it.'' He re- comments the reorganization of the militia and purchase of arms He makes no recommendation in reg ,rd to the penalties attached to suspended nks, leiving the subject entirely to the discretion of the legislature.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12
TEnEeRAPH1c DISPATCHES

A NNOUNCE tbat the undersigned have \ put in operation an "A No. ,30 inch Straub's Latest Improved Corn Mill, immediately adja- cent to their Foundry and Machine Shop, where they are prepared to do any amount of grinding on the shortest notice.
 T'efms for grindng-one eighth. For shueking, sheling and grinding-one fourth.
 DRAKE BYRD. Li4le Rock. Jan, 5, 1861. D. B., W. If
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-12
RECEIVED BY A LATE ARRIVAL,

RECEIVED BY A LATE ARRIVAL, A LARGE lot of extra up country Irish "A Potatoes ot different grades as follows: 1000 bushels Peach Blossom: l,o00 '' Pink Eyes; I,UOO Mesharic;
 ALSO
 l5 brls. Cranberres; and 800 bushels Oates;
 5O0 Corn; 20o Onions;
 Onions in Sacks. All on consignment and for sale cheap by Jan '' lool' JOHN COLLINS.