Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-31
By the Arkansas State Telegraph Line.
(REPoRTED FOR THE TRUE DEMOCRAT


 NEW YORK, Jan 29.-A large Unim meeting was held here yesterday. A con- mittee was appointed to visit the secedirg States and report.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-Senator Doug las introduced in the Senate a new fugitive slave bill, which is suited to obviate many of the objections of the old one.
 The Union men are much encouraged by the prompt response, to the invitation for commissioners to meet in this city on the 4th of February
 It is not believed that any border State will elect majority in favor of secession
 The aspect of affairs are more peaceful.
 Secretary Dix has instructed the com manders of revenue cutters to defend them selves if attacked, and if the assaillants are superior in force, to run their vessels ashore and blow them up
 HoUsE.-Mr. Reynolds will report bill, authorizing the President to call out volun- teers, and military to suppress instruction.
 The House to-day engaged in discussing the report of the committee of thirty.three.
 SENATE TE.-Senator King introduced a bill for the employment of volunteers to aid in enforcing the laws, and protection of public property. Referred to the com mittee on military affairs.
 The Pacific raiload bill was taken up, and amendment, giving six sections of land per mile, and another amendment provid- ing for northern route were adopted.
 MT. Hayne, commissioner from South Carolina, has made no demand for the sur render of Fort Sumter. He is awaiting the assembly of the southern convention, which meets at Montgomery, Alabama, next week.
 The Broolllyn's errand is supposed to be pacific, and not with view of hostile in tentions. Her troops are destined for Fort Iortugas, Florida. Capt. Barron's des- patches to the commander at Fort Pickens, and to the commander of the Gulf squad ron, were of the most pacific character.
 NEw ORLEANS, Jan. 2Ath.-The conven. tlon met at noon to-day; after salute of 15 guns fired, the convention went into secret session at half past twelve to consider the question of the navigation ofthe Mississippi river. It is supposed the free navigation of the Mississippi river and the principles of free trade are the things entertained. At nine o'clock tonight the convention was still in secret session.
 The Texas legislature met January 22nd. The Governors message favors the calling a State convention. The House took up and passed the Senate bill directing the secretary of State to proceed to Washing ton and collect the debt of S1S,000 due Texas by the general government. A reso- lution was unanimously adopted declaring that the federal government has no power to coerce sovereign State after pronounc- ing her independence. The Legislature favors immediate secession by majority of three to one.
 CHARLESTON, S. c. Jan. 29th.-Thc le- glSlature denies any interview with the com missioners from Virginia, asserting that their separation was final and irreconcila. ble.
 WASHINGTON, Jan, 29.-Hon, s. A. Mallory telegraphs Senator Bright from Pensacola last night, that 700 men were on the ground to resist the reinforcement of Fort Pickens, and that in case the United States sloop of war attsmptS it bloody fight would follow.
 NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 29.-The revenue cutter Gen. Cass, was ordered yesterday to proceed to New York, Capt Brushwood requested to take her out of the river. MEMPHIS, Jan 29.-Cotton-good demand, sales 3,21O bales, market closed firm and active.
 NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 29.-The news by steamer Eunes caused an advance sales 12,- coo bales at Il } for New Orleans middling. Sugar advanced 4c.
 NEw YORK, Jan. 29.-Cotton steady, sales $500 bales at 113@12 cents. iI CINoINNATI, Jan. 29.--Flour steady.- Pork 17@171. Lard dull