Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23

arrived here from below last evening, she had on board the killed and wounded from the steamer Kentucky. The authorities took possession of her. 900 troops left here for up river, destination unknown. Gov. Harris and Gen. Pillow now in the city. Five thousand more troops ordered to rendezvous at Corinth, by order of Gen. Pettus, subject to order of Gen. Pillow.
 MEMPHIS, May 21-The steamer Ken lucky, Capt Lee, of the regular Mem phls and Vicksb burg packet line on her way from Vicksburg on Sunday morning halt-past 4 o'clock, when opposite Columbia, Ark exploded her mud receiver which gave way on top close to starboard side. The eN- plosion was upward and the cabin floor over boilers was ripped up by the force Of | steam and water for distance of 40 feet and form three to nine feet wide, while the | fire bricks were hurled into the cabin. The boat had inst rounded out from Columbia Eleven killed and sixteen badly wounded l Among the killed are the 1st and End clerks, bar keeper, Capt. Lee scalded not dangerously, second engineer badly scalded. ] No one from Arkansas on board
 WASHINGTON, May 21.-It is reported here that one thousand Virginans have left Harper's Ferry to resist the abolltlonlsts who are about to invade Wheeling, Va.- Dupont of gun-powder notoriety has been made majors general. The programme for approaching session of Congress, July 4th, has been arranged. The session will be short one Ex-secretary Floyd has been appointed to the rank of general. He is raisug q Virginia brigade. The firing on SewePs Point has fired the hearts ot the Virginians, and brisk retaliation Is anticipated The time for bidding on nine millions government loan continues until Saturday. The best bids will be accepted. The rule heretofore has been to take the minimum bid.
 NEW ORLEANS, May 2l-Russell, the correspondent of the London Times, arrived this morning.
 MONTGOMERY, May 21--President Davis has received telegram from Gov. Ellis stating that the ordinance of secession has been unanimously passed by the conven- tion which assembled yesterday
 LOUISVILLE, May 2l-It is reported that 15 Lincolnites and two cannon have cross ed to Spottsvile, Green river, Ky. The arms at Paducah are threatened and ken tuckians are guarding them. The invasion will result in blood--ive cannon will be sent to Paroy. Much excitements prevails throughout the State of Kentucky in con sequence of reports that northern muskets have been clandestinely introduced into the State and have been placed in the hands o persons sworn to secresy. Political natter are feversh.
 NEW YORK, May 2l.-The Terrific hay ing on board l50 kegs of powder has beer seized in North river. The steamship Ed inburg from Europe has arrived.
 PHILADELPHIA, May 2l.-The ship Park Hill from Liverpool to Charleston was captured in attempting to run the block ade.
 BosToS, May 21.--The steamer Bain bridge proceeds to Aspinwall to conve. the California steamers mails.
 The Niagara has been detached on more important business. She will be replaced by smaller vessels, at Charleston.
 BALTIMORE, May 21-The southerner' opposite Williamsport are 1000 strong.
 INDIANAPOLIS, May 2l.-Drognold who was driven from Dover Hill, Indiana, by the abolicionists ten days ago, is reported to have returned at the head of three hun drcd secessionists, burning and hanging as he goes.
 ST. Lours, May 2l.-The president of tho police commissioners has issued procla nation to aIlay the excitement and appre- hensions No arrests will be made for opinion; actors onl y are imperilled Ford Kennett died to-day.
 .CHrcAGo, May 2l.-Mr. Douglas is convalescent.
 WAsuIxGrox, May 21-The "Freedom' has arrived with two prizes and dispatches from Ft. Monroe. A passenger reports the throwing of shell and shot harmlessly into the fertilization of Sewull Point.
 WAsHISGroy, May 2l.-The postal de partment is said to have ordered the Sus pension of mails to the seaboard and river! of the seeded States. The Tribune say that by bold stroke evidence was obtain ed against northern sympathizers at | given hour. Government officials invaded the principal telegraph offices in the free States. seizihg the records of past year The government holds the home enemies of the republic at its mercy. Butler move' immediately.
 FnEDrmcK, Mp, May 2l.--Two thou sand Mississippians and two regiments o Alabamians arrived at Harper's Ferry yes teriay. Fifteen hundred more expected q Williamsport. The troops are erecting huts, indicating the intention of forming permanent camp as base of hostile opera tiens in Pennsylvania. The Times say that the Washington department has dis continued the passage of mails through St Louis, New Orleans, Mobile via Poncha train; also the steamship mail line iron New Orleans via Pensacola, Apalachlcola Cedar Keys, Tampa bay to Key West also from New Orleans to Texas points.