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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21

county to arm their volunteer companies. Our liberties are in danger; and it would be wrong and folly in us to expect to secure them without some sacrifices, and I do not doubt that our people will be found as pa- triotic as those of any other State, and that such contributions will be freely and liber- ally made, with the necessities that call for them.
 But l don't anticipate serious hostilities between the North and the South If the border States secede, the southern republic will be so powerful that coercion will be hopeless, and peaceful separation and the benefits of friendly commerce too desira- ble, to admit of war. And if the border States do not secede, war and coercion are not to be thought of by the North, since Its immediate result would be to drive every border southern State into secession.
 But if, nevertheless, war shall come, we will not be the first people who have had to fight for their liberties. We shall have to accept the necessity, and do our duty manfully. For that necessity will in no wise lessen our rights, nor make it wrong in us to vindicate them. Worse calami- ties may befall a people than war; of these are submission and negro equality, and the subversion of our social system which makes of the humblest and poorest white man, proud man, and the peer and the equal of the wealthiest and greatest in the land. Arkansas has all the material re- quisite to make her great, prosperous, and powerful State. Her future is full of promise, if she but act wisely and manfully in the present exigency, She may find wiser counsellors than |; but she can find none more loyal, none more devoted to her interest and her honor l believe l urge her to that straightforward and manly course that alone will redound to her good fortune and her glory. It is for her to de, eide. I at least avoid no responsibility when say to 5sr ARM THY SELF r,. sE. WITH THY SISTER STATES AND SHARE THE :f ToRTUNEs." Your fellow-citizen,
 R. w. JOHNSON.
 Woshinoton, D. C., Feb. ', 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21

LOUISIANA vs. TENNEssEE.-It cannot
 be disguised that the relations between Ar kansas and these two States are of the most intimate and binding character. On this account we regret to see them taking divers courses, but by far the greater portion of our trade goes to New Orleans, and if the action of either of these States should ex- ercise an influence over us, let us follow the gallant State of Louisiana, which, notwith- standing the appeals made to her selfish in terests, and to her sugar planters, has un- furled the flag of her freedom and parted forever with the Union. With Tennessee we have no patience. Arkansas, unfortunate as she has been in material advantages, has a prouder spirit we trust than her craven neighbor, and will not patiently submit to and wrong. Let us go with Louisiana-our commercial sister-and a true daughter of the South.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21

ENGLAND DEPENDENT ON THE SoUTH.- A perversion of facts has done much to keep up at the South an undue appreciation of the value of the Union. Southern men are daily proclaiming through the land that secession will ruin the South and destroy slavery. Among other arguments they boldly assert that England will soon be in dependent of us, and that this will seal our doom. The London Times, (" the great thunderer," in view of the recent cotton panic which is forcing up the prices, ac- knowledges that England gets "at least six-sevenths of her cotton from the South. ;" This admission shows her dependence, and exposes the miserable cant of those who tell us that we are unable to live and to prosper under the flag of a southern republic.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21
Shooting Affray in Arkansas.

Weregret to learn that MT. Wm. Govan, one of the most prominent young men in Arkansas, a candidate for the State Con- vention in Phillips county, was shot on Saturday night by MT. Scott, fomerly of Nashville. Politics had nothing to do with the affray. Mir. Govan is personally well known to and esteemed by us. He was for merly from Marshall county, Miss, and is the sen of an early member of Congress from South Carolina. Mr. Govan, at last accounts, still survived, but was be- yond all hopes of recovery.-AUalancAe
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21

- EE- Tacitus said ''it is much easier to raize than to establish republican gov ernment, and when it is established it can not be of long duration" When Mir. Randolph, of Virginia, in the convention to frame the United States constitution objected to the ratio of representation,
 because in a hundred years the House would become an unmanagable multitude; ''who," said MT. Gorham, of Massachu- setts, ''is so extravagant as to suppose that this Union will last an hundzed years?" This was strange question then. Shall it die in its 74th year, is now the question.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21
The Alabama Members of Congress.

The Alabama members have settled their accounts. closed their affairs at Washing ton, and expect to go home tom Possibly Mr. Cobb, of the House, will re- main until the close of the present month. Messrs. Houston and Cobb express regret at the necessary separation, but also express the belief that it can never be remedied; that Union men in that State must now yield and abide the destinies of the south ern republic; that the South will never, upon the question of reconstruction, take less than the protection of slavery as their ultimantum, and this they rightly judge the North will never yield.-New York Times.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21

ELECTION NEws.-Hon. B. c. Totten we learn is elected to the convention from Prairie county. Judge Totten will vote for secession under present circumstances.
 Judges Adams and Hanley, Secession ists, ) have been elected in Phillips county.
 The secession candidates, Laughing house and Shelton, in St. Francis county have been elected.
 Yell and Grace, (secessionists, have unquestionably been elected in Jefferson county.
 So far as heard from the vote for con- vention has been overwhelming.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21
AUSTIN, TEXAS, Feb. 1st, 1861.

AColiN, lEAAb, IcDs lot, ICVls GENTLEMES-I take pleasure in announce ing to you in haste that the State of Texas, in convention, dissolved her connection with the general government by vote of 166 to 7 at 12 M. to-day. Hon. John Mcqueen, commissioner from South Caro. lima, has just closed a most interesting ad dress to the convention, and John H. Rea- gan, one of our representatives in Congress, is now addressing that body. Sam Hous- ton is for secession. The greatest enthu- siasm prevails. A grand illumination will be tonight and cannonade. The matter is submitted to the people, but there is but one sentiment on the subject.
 Texas will take her place in the south ern confederacy.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21
azy~ The Charleston Conrier in alIpdino

E~ The Charleston Courier, in alluding to the stories concerning the distress and disorderly conduct of the military there, says
 !" We thank God that none of the evils so minutely and vividly described have befallen us. The narration of them, has, however, given clearer idea than perhaps we ever had of the meanness and wicked- ness of our foes, and of the feeling that actuated them in the present conflict"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21
Steamboat Register.
Arrivals.

Arrivals. Feb. 6.-Julia Roan, New Orleans. 6.-Conewago, Cincinnati. 7.-Arkansaw, New Orleans. o.-Rose Douglass, Napoleon. S.-Alamo, Ft. Smith. 9.-Chester Ashley, Memphis. s.-Medora, Napoleon. 11.-J. H. Done, Cincinnati. u.-Wm. Henry, Napoleon. ll.-South ern Trader, Napoleon. l2.-S. H. Tucker, Memphis. 12.-Little Rock, Napoleon. l7.-Chester Ashley, Memphis. 'l7.-Leon, Fort Smith. l9.-Freestone, s' l9.-Undine, {" l9.-Southern Merchant C 19.-Jennie Whipple, Webbers Falls. 19.-Ben Corsin, Petit Jean. 19.-Izetta, Memphis. l9.-Key West, Fort Smith,
 Departures. Feb. 6.-Little Rock, Napoleon. 6.-F, Notrebe, Memphis Julia Roane, Napoleon. |" 7.-Cowewago, Ft. Smith. " 9.-Chester Ashley, Memphis. 9.-Rose Douglass,
 9.-Arkansaw, New Orleans 1l.-Wm. Henry, Napoleon. 12-Alamo, Quapaw wreck. l2.-Medora, St. Louis. l2-J. H. Done, Ft. Smith. 1s.-Leon, New Orleans. l8.-Chester Ashley, Memphis 19,-Freestone, Cincinnati. l9.-Undine, Louisville. l9.-Key West, New Orleans.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21
N O T x c Es. ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

PURSUANT to an order of the Honora- Il ble Probate Court of the county of Pulaski, State of Arkansas, made on the 9th day of Febru- ary, 1861, will, as administrator of the estate of Mary Rowland. deceased, proceed to sell, on the 18th day of March, 1861, at the late resi- dence of said Mary Rowland, to the highest bid wit:
 l Negro man Abram, aged g years;
 l Perry, |" 2l
 Jerry, l6 "
 l Horse, l Mule;
 II Head of Cattle;
 Sheep;
 30 Hogs; 500 bushels Corn, and lot of Fodder; Small lot of Bacon, Farming Utensils, House hold and Kitchen Furniture.
 TERMS OF SALE.-All sums under SI0, cash; all sums of $l0 and over, six months credit, with interest at the rate of per cent per annum and bond with good and sufficient security, to be given for the payment thereof.
 Place of sale l2 miles from Little Rock on the Washington road.
 A. E. ROWLAND, Admr
 of the estate of Mary Rowland, decd, Feb 2l, '6l. 3w with the will annexed
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21

EY- To Mir. J. F. James we are indebted for bottle of " double refined syrup '- manufactured by himself for table use It IS delicious article, and we commend it to epicures. Its golden richness is very tempting. See advertisement of other delicacies in another column.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21

ES- Elsewhere will be found an adver- tisement of the Medical School at Atlanta, Georgia. It is we'll for the South to pa- tronize her own institutions, both literary and medical, and we can safely commend this school to students in Arkansas.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21

THEATRE.-On Friday the 22d, the an- niversary of Washington, first rate per formance will be given, consisting of a drama, musical farce and Imaginable after piece. On this occasion let everybody 20.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21

A NuT FOR THE ABoLITIoN1sTs.-W learn that Joe Clark, colored barber of Columbus, has written letter to Governor Brown, offering to raise company of free colored men to be enlisted in the service of the State of Georgia in the present crisis.- EODstitutiODOEsf
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21
General Order No. 6.
HEAD QUARTERS, 

lsT DIVISION ARKANSAS MILITIA,
 Latle Rock Feb. 18th, IS6l
 ELECTION.
 A N ELECTION for Brigadier General LA for the Tenth Brigade Arkansas Militia, com posed of the counties of Pope, Yell Perry and Johnson will be held at the county seats of said counties by the Commissioned Officers of the Mill tia of the above named counties, on Saturday, the 23d day of March next. The Sheriffs of said counties will that due notice be given of time and place of election and make returns thereof By order of T. D. MERRIcK, Mai Gen. Ist Divi- sion Arkansas Militia.
 J. w. MoCONAUGHEY, Feb 2l St Adjutant General
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21

~- We insert the proceedings of the Chicago bar upon the death of the Hon. JOHN NJ. S. CAUsIN. We pay this tribute of respect to his memory, not only because his family have for many years been resi- dents of our State, but he himself was well known and highly respected by many of our citizens
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General Order No, A.
HEAD QUARTERS, lsT DIVISION ARKANSAS MILITIA, IittIe Rnck Eeh 18th lR6l

lsr DIVISION ARKANSAS MILITIA,
 Little Rock, Feb. 18th, 1861. X T the request of the Officers of the A first and second Brigades, said Brigades will be subdivided follows:
 The counties of Seyer, Hampstead, Pike, Clark Hot Spring, Montgomery and Polk will constitute the first Brigade.
 The counties of Conway, White, Prairie, Pu- lask and Saline will constitute the second Brigade. The counties of Lafayette, Columbia and Qua chita will constitute the.nnth Brigade. The counties of Pope, Yell, Perry and Johnson will constitute the tenth Brigade. By order of Maj. Gen. T. D. MERRIcK.
 J. W. MoCONAUGHEY, Feb 21 St Adiutaut General
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 Nyg~ SariouS indiSnoSition hoe ,o,o,,

ES- Serious indisposition has prevented the Hon. R. w. Johnson, of Arkansas, from attending to his duties in the Senate during the last few days. He is, we are rejoiced to learn, much better this evening, and will, it is hoped, be able to leave his room on Monday. In times like the pre- sent, the services and counsel of one so able, so true, so energetic as the Senator from Arkansas, cannot be spared without serious detriment.- Consultation, Jun. 12.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21
Just Received,

DER Steamer Notrebe- l dog Cans Fresh Tomatoes; s Cans Fresh Peaches; l" Cans Fresh Mince Meat; 3 Cans Fresh Apple Butter; 2 Jars Apple Jelly; gross fine Smoking Tobacco; boxes fine Chewing Tobacco; 6000 fine Havana Cigars; dog bottles E. W. Garrett's Scotch Snuff; 2 " Bone's |" " I2 gross fine Block Matches; 12 |" Pratro Matches; dog Yeast Powders; 10 |" assorted ElGYnring ExtraAs: ALSO-30 gallons Double Refined Syrup for Table use, manufactured by J. F. James, For sale cheap for cash,
 J. F. JAMES,
 Theatre Building, Main Street. IdHLe Rock, Feb. 2l, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21

PATRIOTIC SENTIMENTs.-The following is the conclusion of letter written by Dr. Hagen, in response to committee inviting him to become candidate for the conven- tion:
 !" It is said we have not the means to de- fend ourselves. l think differently; have greater faith in the patriotism of our peo- pie. We can raise means, and if we are attacked money will flow as free as water 1 do not known what our State may do; if she secedes, and l hope she may, and need assistance, will be one of thousand who will loan her half million to equip, and l will be one of thousand to loan the Palmetto State" and her confederates another half million to protect their rights Huzza for the South!
 Yours most respectfully,
 VIM. c. HAZEN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21
Southern Confederacy.
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS-.
 Moptqonaerv, dla,, Feb. 9,

PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS-.
 Montgomery, Ala., Feb. 9.
 MT. Memminger presented beautiful model flag made by the ladies of South Carolina. This flag has blue cross on red field; seven stars are on the flag. It was highly admired. He also presented another model flag by a gentleman of Charleston. It has cross and fifteen stars on field of stripes.
 A committee was appointed to report on a flag, seal, and a coat of arms and motto for the southern confederacy.
 The president was directed to appoint committees on foreign affairs. on finance, on military and naval affairs, on postal af fairs, on commerce, and on patents.
 Hon.. Jeff. Davis was then elected Presi- dent, and Hon. Alex. II. Stevens, of Geor- gia, Vice President of the southern con- federacy
 The vote was unanimous. A resolution was adopted for appointing a committee of three Alabama deputies to inquire and report on what terms suitable buildings can be had in Montgomery, for the use of the several executive departments of the confederacy under the provisional government.
 An ordinance was passed, continuing in force-until repealed or altered by the southern Congress-all laws of the United States in force or in use on the 1st of No vember last.
 A resolution was adopted instructing the committee on finance to report promptly tariff for raising revenue for the support of the government.
 A resolution was adopted authorizing the appointment of committee to report constitution for the permanent govern ment of the confederacy.
 The Congress was about two hours in secret session, and the rest of the proceed ings were conducted openly. --s4+-<Sas-.-sa.
 How Lincoln is to be Inaugurated---Mex-
 ico in Washington.
 The editor of the New York Express who is in Washington, thus writes to that paper from the capital city. He says:
 The city begins to look more and more like an encampment. The President elect, 1t Is clear, is to have such an inauguration as none of his predecessors ever had-in artillery, light and heavy dragoons, and infantry. Republicanism thus begins it's necessary advent. The less Congress is disposed to accept Crittenden, the more need of guns, rifles, dragoons, artillery. So reasons, doubtless, Gen. Scott, the inspiration of all these scenes.
 The army quarter-masters have just en- tered into contract for barracks for one hundred men near the capital, and for stables for one hundred and twenty five horses. These are to be for the light artil- lery; and, as Lincoln takes the oath in the front of the capital, the grining artillery will be ready to rattle grape if necessary, among the gaping lookers-on. Pleasant inauguration day! Nice time for women, fashion and crinoline!
 Gen. Scott is making this city his head quarters and the headquartes of the United States army. The quarters of his aids-de- camp are engaged, and all, in all respects, are to be ready, as Justice Fancy admins ters the oath, to do their duty with grape if necessary.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21
ours truiy,
 JAMES P. NEAL.

~- The Aurora is the title of a new paper just issued at Batesville. It is pub lished by Watson & Warner at $2 per year and edited by J. R. Warner. We do not know personally the editor, but from his editorial would judge him fully compe- tent to edit paper creditably to himself, and benefcially to the country.
 We know Mr. Watson, he having learned his trade in the True Democrat office. Sam was ever an enthusiastic and energetic youth, full of hope and sanguine of success. We rejoice at his prosperity and wish him every success.
 The paper takes the southern rights chute.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21

Groceries! Groceriesi OO SACKS Rio Coffee; LO 5 brls. Brown Sugar;
 Sugar House Molasses;
 5lL0 Just received and for sale cheap for cash by Feb. 2l, 1861. W. II. FIELD, JR.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-02-21

Swamp Land Sorip. Y HAVE on hand over four thousand A dollars in Swamp Land Scrip subject to loca- tion ill the Little Rock District, which will sell, in prices to suit purchasers, rery ioto.
 Office on Markham street opposite the State Land Office. JOHN D. K1MBELL. LITTLE ROCK, Feb 21, 1861. 2w.
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General Order No. 5.

Jl
 HEAD QUARTERS,
 1sT DIVISION ARKANSAS MILITIA,
 Little Rock, Feb. 18th, 1861. !
 ELECTION. 4 N ELECTION for Brigadier General "A for the Ninth Brigade Arkansas Militia, com posed of the counties of Lafayette, Columbia and Ouachita will be held at the county seats of said countiesb the Commissioned Officers of the Militia of the above named counties, on Saturday, the 23d day of March next. The Sheriffs of said counties will see that due notice be given of time and place of election, and make returns thereof By order of T. D. MERRIcK, Maj. Gen. Ist Divi- sion Arkansas Militia.
 J. W. McCONAUGHEY, Feb 2l St Adutant General. JOHN Nj. FARRELL. ED. c. JORDAN. FARRELL & JORDAN, Attorneys at Law, Little Rock, Ark. Office on Markham street. Feb 2I IS6l ly
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CLEMENTS & WILLETT have just A received an assortment of FLOWS, for sale cheap for cash. Feb 2I
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New Goods.
Swamp Land Sc

A FULL Assortment just received and "A foi sale cheap for cash by
 Feb 2l, 1861. w. H. FIELD, JR.-
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Just Received A T CLEMENTS & WILLETT'S- A 10 sacks Coffee; 10 " Millet Seed. Feb2l
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IF you want choice article of Chewing \ Tobacco, or Fine Cigars go to
 Feb 2l CLEMENTS & WILLETT'S.
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Ey- The St. Louis Daily Bulletin has changed hands-M. Niedner publisher, T, l.. Snead, editor
The national Republican., 1861-11-22
THE BLOCK OF
ThE ENEMY.

We mud in the New York Times Of yester.
day, the following article from the New Orleans
Crescent, which effectually disposes Of good
deal which has been said OF the " iueficiency y
OF our blockade of the Southern cOas,
There has been much talk and great many
comments on what has been termed running
tn blockade. Reports-and they will prove
to be simple repOrts-ssy that sic vessels have
run the blockade since the l6th of NAY last.
This is a very wild estimate, even II 1t is sup
ported by returns or statements in the depart.
forced of the mouths OF the Mississippi river
on the 25th Of May, At which time there were
forty sail Of vessels in this port outward bound,
which we're permitted to 60 to soa. The block.
ade commenced off Mobile and Pensacola about
the same time.
Vessels were allowed to leave these ports TIL
the sth of June. SO far AZ New Orleans Is to
be considered, the last arrivals ola the Ballzs
were on the 10th OF May last. There have been
from the bayous on the Gulf There have been
some coasting vessels on the coast Of Carolina
evading The blockade but all these will not
count up 5l6. On the other hand, the Hessian
steamer south Carolina has captured seven.
teen schooners In attempting to run the gaunt.
let between New Orleans and Texas ports
There have been only three or four vessels
from Europe-one the Bermuda-that have
successfully run the blockade. Some few West
India traders have met with success on the
Carolina coast. 1t is misleading foreign Gov
ernments to make assertions of this character.
that the blockade 10 easily avoided, when not
a vessel has entered the port Of New Orleany.
ola the river, for over Ave months, and only
one ola the lakes from foreign port"
The national Republican., 1861-11-22
WESTERN VIRGINIA.

A Reconnaissance ON THE GREESBRrER, Va
A correspondent of the Cincinnati Commercial,
writing from Cheat Mountain, Nov. 8, says:
One night last week, an expedition under
command of Major Bell. Of the Ninth Indiana,
went out to Greenbrier intending 10 do
something, nobrdy il certain what. The expo
dition consisted Of company II Of the Twenty
fourth Ohio, company q Of the Twenty. fifth
Ohio, and an Indiana company. They went
out there, drove In the pickets about eight
O'Clock at night and then built up . Ion.
string of blazing fires in the valley 10 view Of
The rebel camp. y..o,r..I .,.
Here ,h.y remained until Two or three
O'Clock In the morning. when they advanced
toward the camp. intend ng to make "recon-
noissance in force" It 10 supposed. They bad
given the enemy full and continued evidence
Of their presence, thus enabling them to bring
out a considerable force and post 1t by the
roadside, in the darkness, to await our ap-
proach and then our men were marched up
the road, with fires blazing behind them.
They had not gone far until the concealed
rebel foe fred a avolley upon them, which they
| replied TO. but could not sec the enemy. The
| rebels again fired, aud killed two and wounded
eight Of company II, Twenty fourth Ohio
| That company being In advance, sustained th,
whole loAs Two more Of the same company
are missing, and Lieut. Bissett was badly
bruied by being thrown down and tramplet
on. B, q .--.r
The campaign Is virtually closed in Western
Virginia. The winter Is setting In, and The
roads are brcoming sbominaby bad, and will
soon be almost impossible for army trains.