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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-08-23
Platform Of the Loyal Democracy ~.

The following are among the resolution,
passed by tie loyal Democratic CONTENTION,
at Augusta, which nominated Col. Jane,
.on for Governor They comprise the pla,
form Of tina, party upon the question o
main,ainin, the government:
R,,virsd. That IN this hour OF the M
tons peril u IL incumben, upon the admin
istration 10 call 10 its aid the counsel. o
the wi.cst and best men OF the land wiIhou
regard to party distinctions
R,soirsd, That the first principle a IA,
democratic faith IL loyalty 20 the county
and that We can never abandon the nobh
Union men Of the South. who are o. bravel,
5reas,ing the tide Of secession in their midst
and who are raising the Macedonian CT,
{" come Orr and h,ip w, without fr., Ab,E.
doning and tramplipe down thi, great aud
vital principle Of Democracy.
Rs,nir,d. That the bravo and gailAn, 500.
VI Maine who have with alAerltY rushed to
tho deflnce Of the Union, ARE deserving oV
cry favor which grateful people eau o.
stow upon them.
R,sclrcd, That the best tribute We can
pay 10 the m 'moty OF our late distinguished
standard bearer. tina, deeply lamented true
patriot and Statesman. stephen a. Douglas,
}. 10 follow the COUNSEL, which lac gave u.
as hi. las, legacy, AID stand ny aud defend
the Constitution and the Gag q our Conn.
Try. believing With hitr ,hs, the pre.I's.
ton Of the Government !. paramount to al
other political question. and that ih,,, sag
h. Jui hro nde, 10 hn ooHirorrGy. Ecry
pfun must r. on tie sad, Of m, UHi,d 0aisi
or agana ". Ihrs ron y, no H,r'ral' ~
ihy ror. Thrs con 10 none Ivitrdiior, daI
pdir.Os.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-08-23
The late Gen Lyon.

I, !. With feelings VI Profound sorrow tha,
We have read Of The death Of thu. gallan,
O6csr. lie fell at hi. post Of duty a, the
hsai OF BIZ. army. bra'ely leading his men
sEsin.t the rebels. Tie died like q hero,
sossret With glory, A0l hi. name will 20
down - F5.isri,y uP0a the historian. page
anaas the 4" braves; IS tLs brave" we
believe pusIeriiy will accord to Gen. Lyon
fame second 70 aOae aBoGs the great mil.
itAry heroes engaged in ;hi. war upon trsa-
son. From the very commencement Of hos
Utilities in Missouri when with Comparative
ly a handful OF men be drove secession out
OF st. LOUIS. hi. career as = military leader
has been mos, signally . triumphant one.
With fearful i'd. always against him. be
has in every encounter come OF victorious.
Gen. Lyon IN an euinen, degree possessed
che combined elements u = great military
ehi-liain. Like a "dashing meteor Fl" he
has gone over Missouri, every where in his
course carrying CONSERVATION and dl.may
into the camp Of rebellion. Bot the brave
warrior j. no more. lie has gone down to
he grave in the very IOni,h Of bis glory.
HE memory will DO embalmed in the hearts
eta grateful people 81 long as single stripe
rO>s' Abe old dag or star bestaes its folds
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-08-23

The Mar,hsls of all the New England
states. and New York, have recently had q
meeting to devise means to put q stop 10 the
Quitting OF vessels for the slsve trade. II
10 expected concerted plan will DO formed
for future action.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-08-23

ARoosrooE Co. CONVENTION. The Re
publican County Convention was held al
Fort Fairfield. on the ilth. Tho following
nominations were made. Senator, 1saaS
Hacker Of For. Fairfield +. N. Drew,
County Attorney, d. l.. Staples. Clerk o'
Courts; Fnn.lin Ham, Commissioner
Samuel Bradbury, County Treasurer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-08-23

The JeiIersonlan s,stcs that eight eomPa'
mics Of the Seventh regiment arc in rsnde'
vous at Augusta. Enli.tments are goins
on for the 9Th aud 9ih. The latter will ~
into camp. on one Of the islands near Port
land, to avail, further rsquisisious from
Washington.
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Republican Nominations.
FOR GOVERN OR.
Israel Washburn, Jrq
OF oEONo.
OF oEONO.

az OEONO.
Dor SENATORS,
join y HUBBARD. of Hiram.
ELBRlDGE u. HARLOW oi Canton.
ron ctEEE OF COURTS,
SIDNEY PERIlAM Of Paris.
Ton COUNTY arToENtY,
WILLIAM ". BOLSTER Of DiIfsld.
TOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
CHARLES NUTrER O. STOW.
ros COUNTY rET,svRTE,
WILLIAM A. PiDGIN vf PARIS.
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CRIsisiL DocKEr.

The case Of State vs.. John Dorr. charged
with committing a rape upon Amanda NJ.
Drake. was commenced Monday forenoon.
\, tho time Of going to pres, |, was thought
the argument, would DO closed and tho case
given to the jury, Thursday night.
The trial Of John u. Cotsin, under indict.
men, for tho murder Of MeKcen. will be
commenced on Friday.
lisa singular fac, that there has never
been u trial for murder IN this County,
and tina. three persons arc now in Jail
charged with that crime.
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suslrAsp EvrNr FRIDAY MORNING Br
VIM. A. PIDGIN & Co..
rRornrroRs.
JOHN J. RRY. Editor

TERNs.-ope Dollar and Fifty Cents, pc
,sr, IN advance: Two Dollais, at the end ofihs
year.
Clubbing. We ~oah respectfully call the
.teas,ea ~ soch A. are .po.ed TO lend their .id
10 ,s,.siisg III. e.rcuhiiOa Of home pager 10
the following oder;
We ~iii seni
10 C.r.--. (or one var. Coo 1850
20 Cop'es, Zoe Ose year, Coz :o.oo
AL o-e copy TO the person gcttiag up the ehh'
The monsy vs~-t ACCOMPANY the e''h~t.
Els. NJ. f~ueasin 4 Co.. 10 state stree
Bosloa, apd i2e Nassau susst, New no'A. or
osr authofitsd ag~rts.
JOB PRINTING .sa'l, executed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-08-23

The U. ;. frra,s Congress from the Bra.
silian squadToa has arrived in Boston.
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8. j. Court, August Term. 1881.
JrpoE KENT presiding.

On motion Of 8. q. Andrews E'q.. John
d. Long Of BackGeld; aud, on motion Of
ID. II. Hastings. Esq Sewail q. Charles oil
Frysburs. were admitted to practice as Al
torneys and Counsellors at law IN oil thu
Courts Of this State.
No. 1913. Harriet A. n. Jordan Libt'
william =. Jordan.
Divorces decrecd. Andrews Tor Libt
sampson Tor Respondent.
No. iSs. John q. Benson Lib't, '. Dor
cas- Benson.
Divorce decresd. Randall & Winter foI
L,b't, Bolster and Luddsn for Respondent
No. lO7. David Kimball '. John j
Cross ct al.
Action OF debt on Judgment. Defense
payment and satisfaction. Verdict for De-
fend.n,. Rawson for Pr. Bolster 4 Lud
den for peft.
40. Farnum Abbott %. '. william
Tacker. Tro-er for the value Of On OF al
legged to have been sold by the bailee OF sh'
pi'G. TO one Holmes and by him TO the do
PENDANT. without the knowledge. consent
or authority Of the Pl'G. In whom the ti'l'
WAS at the time Of the sales Aforesaid. Do
| fense, ratification by the Pl'g. Of the sale
made by the bailee, and relinqui.hmen, oil
Pl'n. title on receipt Of the consideration
from the ballee. by tho Pl'G. with the
knowledge that the OF had been cold choo,'
ing TO take the consideration instead Of hav'
ing the OF returned by the bailee. Verdict
Tor defendant. Rawson Tor Pl'a. Bolster
& Ludden Tor Dert.
No. o.. John penlsy " Andrew =
Greenleaf. Action asain., the Ohcsr Tor th'
rcplevy Of certain property attached on ih'
original writ IN an action EbcneIsr L
shacklsy '. Charlie. Penley. Pm claimed
tho property by virtue Of a bill Of sale exc
cu,ed before taii attachment Deft. al
legged that tho property was conveyed By
Charles Penly to the PrG. in ,hi. sai, io
the purpose Of defraudins creditors, an'
that the conveyance was void. Verde, 70
Delt. Howard & Whitman for Pm
woodman and Andrews for Daft.
CRIsisiL DocKLr.
The case Of State vs.. John Dorr. charge
with committing a rape upon Amanda "
p,aLo ,.a. .o,,,.,n.J MonJ.v f,rcnoon
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10 subvsrsion Of tho ends Of Justice; an
outrage upon socie,y, an encouragement to
crime and vice.
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A National Fast.

The President has issued the following
rrOclamation Tor National Past on the
is.t Thur.!Ay in September
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

2 That we believe that t is to the interest oi 4, S,ata for the Governor to hold the Arsenal at I;ttle Rock, and urge upon him the necessity 'i holding it at all hazards o,. o.
 4 That Drew county will furnish her quo'a o1 mon for any emergency.
 5 That the secretary of this meeting seho/,he pres;dsnt of our State convention copy or the first resolution. ..o,,os+,d
 6. That the people of Drew county, be requested to sign these resolutions. .,
 The resolutions were adopted with great unanimity, not being dissenting volce'
 On motion, a financial committee was appointed by the chairman, consisting of the m following gentlemen: H. A. Shorter, ! R Watson, D. s. Wells, w. D. Trot- ter J. A. Rhodes, w. P. Burks, J. N. Walker. Mai. Tool, Dr. krush, D. D. Daniel, Gen. Collins, J. A. Hanly, 5. D. Dickson, A. Veesy, Dr. Chambers, 5. Binns. J ames Barker, Henry CaranesS, 0. Weaver E. Graham, L. T. w. Tiller, A. B. Thomasson, Dr. R. G. Puntney, Judge Fleming, Mr. Gill, Mr. Gibson, W: E. Bevens, Dr. Mckeney and James Wise, for the purpose of receiving contributions to arm and equip the military companies of Drew county.
 On motion, it was ordered that the pro- ceedings of this meeting be published in the Monticello Sage and True Democrat.
 On motion the meeting adjourned. FIX. HAYNES, Ch'n. ,Sor'a,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
Elisha Owens.
Meeting in Drew County.

Pursuant to previous notice a large num- Der of the citizens of Drew county assem- bled at the court house in Monticello, on Saturday, the 20th of April.
 On motion, Judge E. K. Haynes was called to the chair, and on motion of Dr.. Ragland, J. L. Brooks was appointed sec- retary.
 Judge Haynes, on taking the chair, made few eloquent remarks on the questions of the day, and took strong ground for Arkansas immediately to unite herself with the southern confederacy.
 Whereupon, w. F. Slemons, esq, moved that comuittee of five be ap- pointed to draft resolutions. The chair man appointed the following gentlemen
 Dr. S. +. Cole, W. P. Burks, esq, Mai A. G. Hightower, Col. Tool, and J. L.. Brooks.
 The committee then retired, and during their absence, eloquent and appropriate speeches were made by Col. Gill and J. A. Jackson, esq. The committee returned and made the following report:
 WHEREAS, We are thoroughly convinced that the time for compromise has passed, and that all further attempts at reconciliation between the North and the South are useless and unnecessary, and will tend to good, but to ncalculable injury to the State of Arkansas and that hostilites have actually commenced, and that it is the imperious dutv of Arkansas to sever immediately her con. nection with the mother States and unite her des- ,;nv with the southern donfederacy. Therefore,
 Rssolped, l. That we request the President of our State convention to convene the convention immediately, for the purpose of passing an ordl' nance of secession. =,
 3. That we recommend to the Governor of the State in the event of the refusal of the president of the convention to convene It al an early oay' tbe necessity of calling the legislature together for the purpose of taking steps for the defence of the State.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
public Meeting in Scott County.

According to previous notice, large meeting of the citizens of Boone township, Scott county, Arkansas, without distinc- t;on of party, was held at Boonville, on "Wednesday. April 24th, 1861, when the following proceedings were had, viz:
 On motion of Dr. S. H. Griffin, Jesse Perkins, esq, was called to the chair, and Dr. B. Priddy requested to act as secre- tary.
 +o exnlain the object of the meeting, winch be did in few brief remarks A com ,n;ttee of three were then appointed to draft resolutions expressive of the sense ot the meeting. consisting of the following gentlemen. viz: J. c. Moles, George Kincannon, and Jesse Skinner, esq.
 The committee then retired, and after short time reported the following preamble and resolutions, which were adopted ~tfh- out e dissenting rosce:;
 WHEREAS. All hopes for a peaceful settlement of the difficulties between the Aeontioh o'a,es VI .ha North and the slave States of the Southare .,rone and arhaying actually commenced between sssa free negro government of Abe Lincoln ana .ho oonthero confederacy; and whereas, me Ia'e Ste.e ete convention did not submit the issue oi ..secessiop'' or sco-operation' directly to the neone to be voted upon; and, tat delaying aetlOn rnti Auqua will further endanger the interest anu well being of our State. Therefore oe II
 Pesolpsd. l. That the interest, honor, wehare and safety of Arkansas demand that she secede immediately M from the detestable "union" of the old abolition government of the United States and ~ast her destinies with that of the southern con- federacy. D..
 2. That the Governor of Arkansas and rresi' lsat Walker be and they are hereby earnestly re-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
Assembling of he Somherm Congress-Swopsis gf Pre- sident Daris' Message-Var- gi.ia las 7mited hersey' to tue S0uth, etc. etc.

MONTGOMERY, April 29.-~Congress as- sembled, at noon to-day. The Presidents message was read. It announced the rati- fication of the permanent Consultation by all the Confederate States, and 1t only re- mains for an election to be held for the deS- ignation of officers to administer it.
 The declaration of war made against this Confederation by Abr'm Lincoln rendered it necessary to convene Congress to devise measures necessary for the defense of the country The president then reviews at length the relations heretofore existing be- tween the States and the events which have resulted in the present warfare. Referring to the result of the mission of the commis- sioners to Washington, he says, the crooked paths of diplomacy can scarcely furnish an example so wanting in courtesy, candor and directness as was the course of the United States government towards our commissioners.
 The president incidentally refers to the prudent caution observed by the fleet off Charleston during the bombardment of Fort Sumter, and pays high compliment to the Carolinians for their forbearance before, and their heroism during and mag naninity after the bombardmest. He says commissioners have been sent to England, France, Russia and Belgium, to ask for our recognition as member of the family of nations, and to make treaties of amlty and commerce. He recommends the ap- pointment of other diplomatic agents, and says that Mir. Stephens has concluded convention with Virginia, by which she has united her powers and fortunes with us. He has satisfactory assurances that other southern States will soon unite their for tunes with ours.
 Most of the executive departments of the government are in successful operation. The post master general will soon be able to assume the direction ofpo,tal affairs. In conclusion, he congratulated the confeder- acy on the patriotic devotion exhibited by it's people. Men high in official and social position and wealth, are serving in the ranks as volunteers.
 Railway companies are liberal in their rates of transportation of the mails, and re- ceive compensation in the bonds of the Con- federacy. A people thus united and re- solved cannot fail of final success. We feel that our cause is just and holy, and we protest solemnly in the face of mankind that we desire peace at any sacrifice, sava that of honor and independence. We seek no conquest, no agggandizement, no concessions from the free States, All we
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
To the Commissioner of the General Land
 Office, Washington, D. C.:


 To THE PEOPLE OF PULAsK1 CoUSTY- Since the late proclamation of Abraham Lincoln and his recent movements against the States that have seeded, as delegates to the convention of this State, elected by you, we have been often interrogated, by letters and otherwise, as to the course we will pursue, We take this means to respond briefly to such enquiries. We were absent attending Courts on the Mississippi when the address was publish ed in the last Gazette, by those who had labored with us heretofore in trying to preserve the Union and never saw 1t until it appeared there, but we indorse it heart fly and commend 1t as just and right.
 As your delegates, we confess the high hopes we had of peace being restored to the country, and of fully presenting our selves to the world as one great and happy people, as we were in days gone by, were misplaced-we are wofully disappointed,' { and deceived by duplicity unexampled in history. The efforts of the large mass who acted in this matter with ourselves have been disregarded-their loyalty to once proud government has been taunted, and instead of being appreciated 1t has been insulted and trampled under foot, by a stupid and brutal administration, now disgracing high places in the great city bearing the name of our saint oi liberty. We desire the convention to be called at as early day as practicable, and then to place the State in a position defying the mandates of this man, whose name but awaits the generations of future generations, and by the side of whom the man who burned the Ephesean dome down for fame, will have a proud and spotless page, Whatever differences Of opinion may have devided us heretofore and however wide apart some of us may have been, we must all be of one mind now, and leave those differences to the past-bury them and let them be forgotten, for now ahead ot us IS work enough for all. We have no other alternative left, and to this, and not grudg- inplv, we committed ovrselves by our vote in the convention; and we are now bound to raise our flag of resistance-ot rebellion, and whether 1t flosts to the breeze, or trails in the dust, follow it to the last, and write our resolve with the sword and seal 1t with blood. Wecar not now to inquire who was right and who was wrong' to eensure the one or praise the other, but are ready to strike hands with all, and aid Tn what ever way it may be done, to rescue our country from the common danger now threatening it and accept cheeriully the issue, dreadful as it is, tenderod by those who desecrate names and positions made hallowed in the history of other days,
 Respectfully,
 J. STILLWELL,
 A. H. GARLAND,
 Liale Rock April 26th, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

ask is to be let alone, that none shall att tempt our subjugation by arms.
 This we will and must resist to the dir~ est extremity. The moment this preten- slon IS abandoned the sword will drop rom our grasp and we shall be ready to enter into treaties of amity and commerce mutually beneficial So long as this pre- tension IS maintained, with firm relianse on that divine power which covers with it's protection the just cause, we will continue to struggle for our inherent right to free dom' independence and self-government.
 NEW YORK. April 5O.-spsin intends to resist the offer of incorporating St. Do mingo. The Russian troops are leaving the Polish provinces and concentrating at Warsaw. In the British parliament the conservatives are preparing strong oppo- sition to Gladstone's project hoping to cause a ministerial crisis.
 All the great mercantile houses in Mar seilles have suspended because the Turkhh government don't pay its acceptances, and he Bank af France stops its advances.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
EpIToRs TRUE DEMOCRAT


 Dear Siirs: Yesterday the citizens of this place and surrounding neighborhood, met for the purpose of hearing something said relative to federal relations. We had two short and pointed speeches, one by $. W. Bourland and one by Dr. J. H: Will Hams, who give it as their opinion that we cannot wait until August, but the sooner we get out of the Union the better. After which the following resolution was passed round and signed by all present except three:
 Resolred, That we are fully satisfied that it is the intention of the President of the United States to coerce the seeded States into ubiection-therefore we request the president of the convention to convene that honorable and efficient body as soon as possible, and forever dissever the bonds that bind us to our oppressors.
 There are twentyeight assignors to the resolution.
 J. E. HORNER. Sulphur Springs, Ark, April Fl, '6l.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

;n avery town and' village of the interior Shons farms, pulpitsand newspaper off, ces are deserted forthe field. Doctors editors. ex-congresslfn, state senatois lawyers, planters, mechanics, occupy the ranks many of them las privates. One company at Charlestons $ said to have ten divinity students in its raks, and be officer ed by clergyman. Othr companies have wealth assessed at one al two millions of dollars and upwards. N men of seventy years buckle on their arnr and join their sons and grandsons to oer their services to tbe government. Skes-the same slaves whom the abolitid plotters of our troubles prophesied woul eagerly rise aeainst their masters to sure their free dosn-demand to go to thsrars and share the fate of their owners. hose that can be spared from the field wd1 laboriously in the trenches and in throing up sand batteries. The tears of wiv, sisters and mothers flow while they courage the young men to heroic achiemen.s, and prayers follow those, who osnay never return.
 With the people of the sdp these are the stern realities of war, mae more ter rible because 1t is civil war. gre are no idle vauntings, but action. Believing their cause just, they are csnts to suffer and endure. They are prepd for the worst that may happen; and noble spirit of patriotism evlnced. ay bear favorable comparison with thatsplayed throughout the trying revolutioE'76.
 Of such material is the south army composed. There are no hired arcena- ries who make warfare trade-H offer their lives as " food for powder. sThey are worthy of more noble foemy than many of the employed troops VI have been sent against them. If "a For life" is to be given, let the vaunthe edi- tors of the North, the Sharp's rifle hch- CTS, aud the whole horde of abolitiorna- atics, who are so clamorous for wars ser- cion and mo compromise with traA }" and who cry hang the rebels!" yolS fer
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02

ouested to convene the legislature ga State con rantion as soon as possible, in order pat the iat'ef may pass an ordinance of secession a the take such steps as will secure the sTedy anneAa, ton of Arkansas to the southern conederacy, ana make such appropriations are necessary to arm and equip the State, and place her uon perma- nent war footing at the earliest practicable moment
 3. That our delegate, E. T. Waikr, IS hereby instructed that when the State convntion meets to vote for the secession of Arkansasirom the old Union, euery lime the question is put the conren- lion from the time the conrention meet uatl dd- journs or the secession ordinance is passed.
 On motion of Dr. T. H. Griffin, 1t was further
 Resolued, That the True Democrat ie requested to publish the proceedings of this neetlng, and the Thrty-Fifth Parallel be requested to copy the same
 The resolution was adopted.
 The meeting then adjourned sine d'e.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-02
THE SONG OF THE SOUTH.

BY ONE OF HER SONS. / Hark. the warlike trumpet blows Our foes in arms appear. So let the sons of freedom know The day of battle $ near The trumpet speaks, let friends bs armed The battle has begun. The host of Lincoln will be alarmed To see the South al one. The God of Justic, tidings sends By his messengers of might, To search and try who are his friends, And who will list to fight. Our country calls for volunteers, That come with heart and hand. And bravely in the hour of fears Against our foes take stand. There is dress and food, and drink and arms, And pay, and victory sure. So list brave boys, heed no alarms, And fight whilst the war endure. Our Davis will not quit the field, But fight before bis men, Until he makes our foes to yield, Or falls among the slain. PtrrsBuRo, Ark, April 24, 1861.