Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-23

Orleans. The reported removal from Nit. Vernon of the remains of Washington is considered to be false
 HAhRIsBuRG, PA, May 16.-An attack on Wheeling, Na., is apprehendel to-mor- row. Gov Curtin will sign the stay law.
 ST. LorIs, May 16.-The legislature has adjourned until the 3d Monday in Sept.
 BALTIMORE. May l6.-Winaas has been sent to Fort McgIenry under guard. He was yesterday nominated by his freinds for Congress.
 WAsH1NGTox, May 16-Tbe President has appointed Butler Major General
 Prominent Scotch merchants doing busi- ness in this country have rendered the government ten regiments during the war. ]. G. Bennett, IT,, of New | Iork, and T. P. Ives. Providence, have been commissioned Lieutenants in the revenue seryice-In command of their respective Watches which they had previously tenderd to the gsy- ernment
 NEW YORK, May l6.--Gu8tave Holland was arrested here to-day on the steamer Arago from England. His dispatches were examined and then returned to him and he was discharged.
 HAnrIsBcRa, PA, May 1G.-Seventy- five representatives of the Pennsylvania legislature with their speaker nave tender cd their services to Gov. Curtin.
 WAsmSGroN, May l6.-It is believed that the Virginia secessionists have erected batteries at Aquia creek to preycnt the ap- proach to Richmond A decisive demon stration by the government is shortly ex- pected.
 ALEXANDRIA, May 1G-The North Caro- lima and Virginia collectors have ceased making returns.
 WAsHINcroN, May 1G-It is believed that the transfer of Gen. Butler with large quantities of ammunition and stores to fortress Monroe indicates an important movement.
 NEW ORLEANS, May 1G.-The report that commissioners had been sent from Havana to Montgomery is denied.
 MONTGOMERY, May l6-'rhe postmaster general has issued his proclamation an nouncing that the postal arrangements will commence on June 1st.
 ST. LOUIS, May 1G.-Dr Sumner at Liberty, Mo-, has been arrested and sent to Jefferson city for trial nnder martial law for 'raisinga company of Union volunteers.
 LOUISVILLE, May lG.-Ohio river falling with nine feet five inches in the channel. The keokuk and Quincy papers say that one hundred Union men have been driven from Missouri by order of the southern le zion.
 MEMPHIS, May 17-Di,patches from Montgomery 14th say the spy Anthony has been shot by order of Gen. Bragg Col. J. J. Gaines has been recommended by the Arkansas troops for major of the battalion of artillery encamped at Camp Rector An election for officers took place on Tuesday. P. E. Cleburne, colonel; Pat ten, lieut colonel J F. Glenn, major. On Wednesday flag was presented to the Jefferson Guards at Mound City by Miss Etta Bocage, of Pine Puff. There was another presentation yesterday to the same company by Miss Lillian RozclIe, of Pine Bluff, who arose and delivered the follow ing address:
 "Our beloved countryrf.y., We greet you to-day, to present your brave band with this banner, arranged by the ladies of Pine Bluff. those dear to yonr h1artN and fire sides. With souls ripe in loyal patriotism, we strive with happy willingness, sparing no toll or labor in enaeavoling to make the offering of this flag, to wave OCT the glori- ous and gifted sons of Jefferson. and that with every breeze may be waited endless chimes of your honor, valor and glory. Our hands have made it, your hearts must defend it. You go, brave ones, to struggle in the dearest cause. An American heart has at stake the rights of tEis hallowcd land of the south. Remember it was liberty, not union, for which our foretathers fought, and now that your own cherished State has bared her bosom to breast the storm, struG- gle for her, retain her bright consultation in the brilliant galaxy of southern States. Not the aggressors, but the wronged ones secure smiles of an allwise and just God who will extend his eternal arm for your protection. Let the sacred motto be in scrbed on every heart, Honi soft qui maly pense."
 This banner we consign toyonr care with prayers and tears sent up to heavens throne in your behalf by them, who daily V cry tour hearts are with you," accept our farewell,
 CINCINNATI, May 17.-Anderson has ar rived here and was most enthusiastically re- ceiyed.
 LOUISVILLE, May 1.-The Kentucky legislature has passed a bill legalizing the suspension of specie payments by the banks, and resolutions that Kentucky should maintain strict neutrality during the present contest and approbative of Gov. Magotfin's refusal to furnish troops to the federal government.
 WASHINGTON, May 17.-Wm. G. Coffin of Indiana, has been appointed southern superintendent. of Indian affairs. The en- tire river service in the seeded States will probably be discontinued in the course of a few days.
 ST. Lor1s, May 17.-The Camp Springs and heights near the reservoir are occupied by the federal troops as protective mea.. sure. An attempt to rescue Mir. Donald en route to Caseyville was prevented by endorsements.
 DosroN, May 17.-Thc Massachusetts legislature has appropriated three million for the equipment of the State militia, and seven million for government loan.
 LOUISVILLE, May 17.--The Union vote for border State delegates amounted in S9 counties to 9S,000, with eighteen counties yet to hear from. The presidential vote in November gave 146,00
 NEW YORK, May 17.-Ths Wabash was commissioned yesterday.
 BALTIMORE, May 17.--Feleral Hill has been deserted by order of Gen. Gadwalla- der, who forms an encampment near Fort McHenrv. Col Jones succeeds Butler as brigadier general. Butler will soon have fifteen thousand men and a squadron at Monroe. Smith, of Virginia, told Gen. Thomas, Virginia never meant to invade Washington, but was determined to main tain her ground.