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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25
To the People of Arkansas.

The undersigned have been among those citizens of the Southern States who have most earnestly deplored and opposed a dis ruption of the federal union, and the last to relinquish all hopes of its reconstruction.
 The recent action of the weak and per fidious administration of Mir. Lincoln has made the southern people united people.
 Its abrupt adoption of war policy in the midst of procrastination of pacific and conciliatory purposes has convicted it of duplicity and treachery towards the con servative portion of the southern people, only eaqualled in degree by the incapacity and stupidity which dictated it.
 Without abandoning our opinions upon the original question of the constitutional right of State to secede from the Union, or retracing our criticisms upon the initia tion year ago of the policy which has so quickly ripened into civil war, we feel it to be our duty to declare to the people of Arkansas. and to the government of which Mr. Lincoln is the nominal head, that we are ready to embark " our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honors," in the rebellion or revolution, as the result of the conflict already begun. shall determine its character to be.
 Tho employment by the federal govern ment of its military power and material resources, which have been supplied alike by all the States of the Union, to compel any of them to submit to its jurisdiction, is utterly opposed to the spirit and theory of our institution, and in q little while would reduce the States which constituted the weaker section, to the condition of mere appanages. or provinces to the dom- inant and stronger section, to which anar chy itself would be preferable.
 The South is "oUR CoVSTRY'-and while we are satisfied that up to the mo- ment, when the government at Washing ton committed the folly and wickedness of making war upon the seeding States, the conservative party in Arkansas was largely in the ascendant, we cannot believe that her soil is polluted by being base and cowardly enough, to stop to consider, in casting hia lot in the unequal struggle in which she is engaged, whether she " is right or wrong.'
 Our faithin the prudence and patriotism of the peoples convention, not yet dis solved, authorizes the hepo and helief on our part, that it's President will convene it at the earliest practicable moment, and that it will take such action as duty to our southern brethren prompts and the safety and honor of their own State and people demand si thair hands
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25
Public Meeting in Pope County.

NoRRIsTowS, ARK, April l6, 1861.
 The citizens of this and surrounding vicinity on hearing of the commencement of the contemplated and attempted rein torcement of Fort Sumter, and at the same time of its bombardment and fall into the hands of the Confederate States, met i'll mass meeting to give vent and expression to their feelings, which was done in the following manner: First, the erection of pole with a large flag of the Confederate States floating proudly to the breeze This was done in the public square amidst the roar of platoons and thunders of applause. This being done. large company of ladies and gentlemen repairing to suitable house decorated for the occasion by mot toes and emblems indicative of our feelings and sympathies for the southern confed- eracy.
 " Whereupon, on motion, $. H. Toby was called to the chair, and Dr. w. J. Caldwell was appointed secretary.
 On motion, Messrs C. F. Toby, Wm. M. Ferguson, J. w. Benard, w. A. Eagle, and J. Hayden were appointed a commit tee to draft resolutions expressive of the sense of the meeting.
 The meeting was then appropriately and ably addressed by Messrs. Washburn. Hayden, Reed and others.
 The following resolutions We're then TO- ported and unanimously adopted.
 I. Resoiced, Tat we reioce at the e.nnIsion. .of the 1T, hlrel!is soldiers of the United States from States. e''''
 < That We view with disgust and sorrow the unexampled perfdy of Lincoln and his cabinet respecting the non surrender of Fort Sumter.
 ,. That in our opinion, until the fifth of August. that delays are dangerous, and that we ought to take immediate steps to dissolve our connection with the abolition States of the North and unite our destiny with the Confederate States of the South.
 l. That wo earnestly solicit Gov Rector to i'm ipediasely convene the legislature, that we may be able to take such steps for our security and safety as the alarming condition of the country demand,
 D. That we earnestly solicit President David Walker to immediately call together the conven- ton of sovereign delegates to take into consider ation the pressing wants of an axious community and to take such measures as will enable us with cut delay to link our destnes with those of our sister States of the South.
 On motion, it was resolves. that these proceedings be published in the True Democrat and other papers friendly to southern rights.
 On motion, the meeting adjourned.
 s. H. TOBY, Presidem.
 w. J. CALDWELL, Ssc'y.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25
Mass Meeting ln Dyer Township. Saline
 County.

At meeting of the citizens of Saline county in Dyer township assembled on the 20th day of April, 1861, the following proceedings were had.
 On motion, C.. w. Chattin was csllsd to the chair, and pr. s. E. Sherman ap- pointed secretary.
 At the request of the chairman, Jas. F. Pagan explained the object of the meeting to be resistance to the black republican administration, oppositioa "a coercion and the determination on the part of the eiti- zens of Saline to remain no lenger in a union at war upon every interest of the South,
 When the following resolutions were of- fered by Dr. Cox.
 WHEREAS, It is now evident to all that we of the South cannot longer remain in the union either with safety CT honor, and that war is no longer matter of doubt, but is actually declared and proclaimed by a sectional and treacherous administration and the lives as we'll as the property of southern men, are no longer secure under the government of black republican pre- sident.
 AND WHEREAS, 1t is idle longer to talk about or even hoping for continuance oi union so unnatural, and with people SC hostile to southern interests and who have elected man as president of tha United States whose policy is to destroy the south and who has ordered out 75,O0O troops to do his bloody work with the sword and the bayonet. Therefore, Resolued, That we tho citizens of Saline county are TOT immediate action and vii resist Lincoln and his abolition army te | the very last.
 Resolred .further, That we urge upol David Walker, president of the convsasiol of the people of tho State of Arkansas, t call that body together at once, and seve l the bonds that unite us with war making and treacherous union. Messrs S. Harris and John Pope, o Little Rock, being present, were called up on and responded in handsome and we'll timed speeches; they were frequently an' loudly applauded during their addresss and thanked by the meeting for their nobl efforts in the cause of southern rights an southern honor,
 4 vote was then taken on the above res olut'"-..ss offered by Dr. Cox, and adopte without solitary dissenting voice,
 Jas. F. Pagan offered the following res olntion:
 Resolved, That we the undersigned, l order to prevent any misapprehension as our objecMn our call for the convention
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yTo BAKER
 | Virginia has undoubtedly seeded by sixty majority. They have taken the Navy Yard. They are now firing salutes at Montgomery and New Orleans over the glad tidings. The whole South IS rejoic- r.Sg. Fifteen stars will soon grace the Confederate flag. Hurrah for the South. (Signed) COLEMAN.
 CINCINNATI, April 1S.-City council has Rendered Gov Dennison S25O,O00. Sr. LouIs lS.-Gov. Jackson has refus- ed to accede to the acquisition of Cameron, stating that it is illegal, nconstitutional, revolutionary, inhuman and diabolical, and cannot be compiled with-Missouri wont s furnish n man for such an unholy crusade ST. PAUL, MIN, April 1S.-The Gov ernor of Minnesota has issued proclama- ton for regiment.
 WASHINGTON, April 18.-It is not be- lieved that Harper's Ferry has been seized or lhat Jeff Davis is in Richmond. B1rox, April 18.--The city is filled >witR soldiers.
 PROVIDENCE, R. l., April 1S.-The leg 'e stature has appropriated $500, 900 for military purposes.
 MONTGOMERY, April 18.-President Da- i, .fis has issued proclamation inviting pri- ! vateers to make war on mortimer commerce by letters of marque and reprisal. CHARLESTON, s. C., 18.-Private in. telligence says that President Davis intends to take the command at Pensacola. NEw YORK, April 1S.-LArEn.-Mat- ters are more quiet.
 ! Col. Ellsworth is organizing Zouave regiment of 800 men from the fire depart l ment.
 NASHVILLE, TENN, April 1S.-Gov. Harris reply to Cameron's call on Tennes- see for two regiments was: Tennessee will not furnish single man for coercion, buSsill furnish fifty thousand, if necessary, for the defense of our rights and those of Cur southern brothers"
 FORT KEARNEY, April 1s.-Poney ex- press arrived--pews unimportant
 HARRIsBURG, Pa, April 1S.-The legis- lature convens to-day. It is rumored the S~1 nt has ordered a fresh levy of troops rom PennsylsSpia.
 Nrw YonK, ApA 18.-It is reported that Capt Meigs wiAh company of sap , ners and miners has gsne to Fort Pickens w.sHrScroS, ApriN 1s.-It is stated ii sn.ncial circles that the government i a5yised that Harper's ferry IS in the hand Virginia authorities.
 Cspt. Calhoun is appointed scott's aid
 A special government messenger ha arrived from Fort Pickens.
 NEw YORK, April 1s.-Major Anderso
 as enthusiastically received here to-day. , IE.sor SArr, April lS.-The report yes
 sy of the seizing of arms and search
 z boats here is without any foundation
 2 orders have been given to prevent ship
 .Aoi provisions south.
 nGpLIs. April lS-The order fe
 VI first regiment from hel
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25
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l and the following IS a true copy ot the mes.)
 w. Chattin. $. Harris. Pulaski Co. m. B. Sherman. John Pope, :"
 m. Chinault. J. C.. Fletcher |" .ac Sharp. L. D. Harrell. Il Gentry. J. w. Hickman,
 NJ. Caldwell. w. NJ. Hensler,
 m J. Chinauit. John Ripple,
 L. Taylor. 6. w. Giles,
 Baddels, R. c. Aensler,
 :. F. Brooks. Jacob c. Thompson,
 Lindsey. J. Hickman,
 rey James, M. Ripple,
 Lindsey, J. s. Tanner,
 Bridges. G. w. C. Monuments, nos Chinault, Vim. M. Roddy,
 K. Lindsey, Wm. Jones, hn Wilhite. John Glenn, .vid Robinson, :. Addy. wis Vaughn, Wm Dodd,
 M. Taylor, s. Henson,
 D. Cain, Wm. C.C. Webb, ekiel Hogue, NJ. T. Cox,
 Milligan, A. H. Boran. ID. T. Dyer, Wm. Milligan,
 l.. Fletcher, Joel Brooks, NJ. Huchingson, R. N. Coldwell,
 A. Edds. R. F. Gentry, T. Langley, w. Steiner,
 $. Langley. Jas. King, nnett Malone, $. w. James, Tt Gamer. Sampson Gallagher, m. R. Hamilton, Sam'l Lindsey, . c. Genwer. M. V. Hickman. Garrett. Y. T. Webb, G. Kirkpatrick, k. T. Vaughn. n. Bridges. S. T. Short, R. NJ. Russell. T. F. Colbert,
 H. Steiner, J. NJ. Vaughn, c. Coldwell. w. P. Snedgrass, adiah Miye, M D. c. Lteiner, F. Giles. w. w. Barnett, So James, John Witham, c. c. Cosby. s. Chenault, II. Magic, w. F. Buster,
 F. Gentry. J. Witham. G. Giles, Elisha Dodd, w. Chinault, Jas. F. Pagan, ID. Murphy. Jesse Dodd, .. Moore. J. A. P. Bingham. )n motion, the True Democrat and Ga ts were requested to publish the pro- 1ings of this meetings. When upon further motion. the meeting burned. G. w. CHATTIN, M'n. i, R Suppu.S Cee'u
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25
MelCSeCnS,
I4eIOQeCnS. DRl '\CE'S Tnnur0vnl Patnnt NaloIaors.

DR.NCE'S Improved Patent Melodeons: another shipment of these beautiful instru- mcnts just received, unrivaled in tone, finish and dara5Aty. 1 have in hand four four and half, and five oetayes. Five octaves with double sets of reeds. For ran accompaDyment to the voice they are the best instruments now in use.
 The Organ Melodeon for choirs and chureAess, has two banks of keys, five sets of reeds, eight stops, and one and half oetayes in the foot pedal bass. They will be furnished to churches at the factory prices.
 Call at the hook store and look at those hare on hand JNO E. REARDON.
 April IS, 1861.
 J. c. HALLIBURTON M. D. Offers his professional services to the citizens of Little Rock and surrounding country.
 Little Rock, Feb Is, 1861. ly,
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rcassemble and to manifest our unanlmlty, to display devotion to southern honor' southern interests and southern lnStntions' have hereunto signed OUT names.
 (This resolution was unanimously adop- ted and the following is true copy of the
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25
FURNITURE STORE.

THE undersigned is in re- unirue X eeipt of the largest, most s:zsssy;szss. varied and elegant lot of Fuln --.'r1se-.sy tqre ever brought 10 this city, My g. - ys :s old customers and the public gen c ls,a eTiily are respectfully invited to examine my stock of Furniture, and make selection if suitable. Prices "reasonable.''
 75-- have purchased also most elegant sSsE2zsz.--D ly constructed 'fFEARsx," and shall be found ready to attend punctually on funerals, whenever called upon.
 ENGELHARD ILLG.
 At II. Jacobis old stand, adiourning ;. II IuekeI's Markham street, Little Rock, Arkansas. April IS, 1861. ly DIR. B. ". BRADLEY, having permanently located in Little Rock respectfully offers his pro iessional services so the citizens. Office on Main 5,Teet, near the corner ot Markham opposite Mr. W ait's counting house.
 April IS, 1881 tf
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25
MEMPHIS, April 20.

MEMPHIS, April 2e. To BAKER--The Star of the West cap tured at Indianola, and brought to New Orleans as prize for the Confederate States COLEMAN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25
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LHtIe k0sf, April I3 Io6I. 'NHE partnership heretofore existing be- \ tween John ". Langtree and John O'Bren in the evee business in this district is dissolved by mutual consent; John O'Bren agreeing to pay all dehts connected with said business previous to this date, and takes all property belonging to said parties and continues the contract.
 Signed, JOHN O'BRIEN.
 JNO. ". LANGTREE.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25
!. New Frame Ho,,sa

{ NONTAING f good rooms, and all l-a \/ needtul out houses, good well etc., and .E:Sf iots located in the western part of the city for sale at q great bargain. Apply on the premises to
 April Is, 1861. tt JAS. WARD.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

5o5 rG sho..: % an@gsf s, :si. aG@ ssssp los @ cash. H. FISHER. April IS. 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25
' BR 1 $ E 1 N
STATE OF ARKANSASJ
 COUNTY OF PoPE. {

At circuit court began anl held at the court house. in and for Pope county. Arkansas. on the Inlrd MonGay the 18th day of March, 1881, when present anu presiding the Honorable John J. Glen denin, judge of the 5th judicial circuit of Arkansas were had the following, among other proceedings, on the shTd day ofsaid term, to-wit:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25
CONVENTION Called for 9th of May!

PROCLAMATION LOOKED FOR BY
 THE MAIL.
 FAYETTEVILLE, ARK, April Fl. To Editors True Uemocrot and GGzette- Proclamation issued for convention to meet on Monday, the 9th of May. Send the news out at once Proclamation for warded by mail.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25
Great and Glorious NewS!
 VIRGINIA SECEDED!

FIFTEEN STARS WILL SOON DEC CRATE THE CONFEDERATE
 FLAG
 MEMPHIS, April 18th.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25
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- e- '~S', Dfft.
 Al '-ls day comes said plairtilfby his attorneys, and on his motion, '.nd it appearing to the court that service ot pCocess has not been had on sala defendant, and !: also appearing that said deiend- ant is a noa-reeident of this State
 It is therefore ordered by tine court, that notice he given said defendant. by publication ofthls order in the Tr,e Democrat" newspaper printed at Little Rock, Arkansas. by at least two insertions, the Ia ID be made a feast thirty days before the first Cay ot the next term hereof, commanding said defendant to be and appear before tho judge of ,Lis court on or before the third day of the next t hereof ct a court to be held at the court house | in and for Pope county, Arkansas on the fourth ! Monday of September next. then and there to oiead, answer demur to said plaintiffs petition, or judgment will be rendered against him, and that this cause be continued until the next term hereof I, Roof II. Howell, clerk of the circuit court in and for said coup:y, hereby certify that the foreo- ing is trua, full and complete copy from tAe re- cord. Given under n.y hand and seal of cfice l.. S. this 29th day of March. ls6l
 ROOF Fl. HOWELL, Qak. By GAS. L. TRENTON, D. c.
 April ls, 1861. 2N,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25

F MICHAEL GAHAN, hereby give A 3 notice that my duplicate receipt No. l34Ol, entered at Little Rock, Arkansas, was placed in the hands of R. 5. Southurd io safe keeping, and that said Southald has left for parts unknown to me, and cannot obtain the same, and hereby de- clare my intention to apply for change of my entry. MICHAEL GAHAN.
 Little Rock, Ark, April H. 1861. No. 29-6w.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25
Stone Ware! Stone warel

Stone Ware! Stone Ware! { ME THOUSAND Gallons of assorted C Ware, consisting of Crooks, Jars, Jugs amt Churns, every size and grade, all of the best qua y, and will be sold at Cincinnati prices, with attached only, at
 April Is. COLLINS < PEAY'S.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25
From Saline County.

JOHN w. MoRELAND. Sec'y.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-25
Flour! Flour!

A ND Staple groceries Of all kind, al A ways on hand. COLL $ < PEAY.
 April IS, 1861.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-01-23

created an intense excitement in that
city. The Presbyterian congregation
had agreed to unite in the services Of
the day and were assembled in the
Tabb Street Church (Mr. Miller's)
A deep solemnity peryaded the whole
audience, and two prayers of great
earnestness had been offered by the
members of the Church, in which, as
well rs in the hymns which were sung,
the whole congregation evidently took
very deep interest, when the Rev.
DIR. Pryor, father Of Roger A. Pryor,
member of Congress- from this district,
commenced an address intensely politi.
cal sympathizing with the secession
lists, and declaring thut the South had
done nothing at all of which she ought
to repent Finally, he read the 18th
chapter of |. Kings. as being especial
" applicable to these times : speaking
of the stoning to death of .Adoram,
who was over the tribute (or, as he
said, r'erenue), and mentioning that
the hundred and fonrscore thousand
men which Rehoboam sent against IS
rael nearly eqnalled thY, number which
Gen. Wool had declared he could send
against South Carolina. .
At this, one of our most eminent cit
liens arose ard left the church. The
speaker said if any one wished to go,
he did not care when about fifty per-
sons !, ming most of the elders and
eeaco' and many Of the best citizens
in the place, at once went ont. Some
one at the door cried out Traitor !!
Traitor to his country y The session
at once called meeting, and sent one
of their number to accost the preacher
in the pulpit, and 10 declare they
could not allow such dissertation.
Others cried TO go on. DR.. Pryor said
he was not afraid. and would speak
his opinion. A dreadful commotion
ensued. Men rose in their seats !;
women cried; some tainted, and one
was carried out in VIOLENT Mysteries.
The pastor and other gentlemen made
remarks to pacify the minds of the
people. The other exercises were
concluded in peace. la-..
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-01-23
Later from Japan.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l6.-The Navy
Department received dispatches from
flag officer Stribling, with dates from
Hong Kong to November Is. He
communicates important information
respecting the discovery of "a new
channel in his passage from Nagasaki
to Kanagawa. He says:
'fIn our passage from the former
to the latter, we went through the
inner sea of Japan. This sea has
not been frequented by foreign ships
until the present year. 1t is studded
with many islands, and has several tor
tuous straits. It is free from Difficult
ties, not well adapted for sailing yes
sells, but is perfectly safe for steamers.
On our passage through it we anchored
every night, as the pilots were not
willing to run except by daylight -
When the sea is more frequented, and
the shipmasters become acquainted
with the proper places of anchorage,
it win, | bave no doubt, be the tho
roughfare for all steamers running be-
tween Kanagawa and Nagasaki, par
ticularly after the ports of Heogo and
Osaca are opened to trade. Osaca is
the commercial emporium of Japan,
where all the capitalist reside. In its
vicinity are the principal silk and tea
districts, and on an island not far dis.
tant are the richest copper mines. On
our passage through the thinner sea y
we anchored four times. At two of
these we were offered wood and water,
and when parties of officers landed,
they were permitted to walk around
the towns, and were treated with the
greatest civility. At Osaca, which is
the residence OF a Governor OF the
highest order, | sent message on
shore expressing my wish to pay my
respects to the Governor. The off,
Ger sent was informed that an answer
would be sent on board at certain
hour. Two messages were sent on
board during the night, deferring the
time for giving an answer to my re.
quest. Having no business at Osaea,
and being satisfied that the object of
deferring to answer my request was to
avoid permitting us by authority to
visit the city, ! concluded not to await
the Governors answer.
= At all the places visited in Japan,
we were received kindly and civilly,
except at Osaca, and our merchants
appeared to be carrying on their BUSH
ness successfully, without impediments
Of any Importance from the Japanese
authorities"
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-01-23
important from Charleston.

Mr.. GOnrtlin, member of the State
Sovereignty Convention, went to Fort
Sumpter, on Saturday morning to have
a private interview with Major Ander-
son.
All kinds of rumors prevail as to
the cause of sending flag of truce by
South Carolina, on Saturday night.
Some say that dissatisfaction exists
among Maj. Abderson's men J; others
that surrender is contemplated, and
that he win evacuate. These are Civ
en- as rumors, but to be believed, on
good authority, that negotiations with
Washington are now going on for a
peaceful surrender, and for q cessation
of the warlike attitude hitherto MAIN
tanned. ~
A.resolutton was passed In the Lee
gislature Monday by unenimons vote.
declaring any attempt made by the
Federal government to reinforce Fort
Sumpter an act of open hostility and
declaration of war; a aa -s
Also, resolution approving for the
accurate promptness of the military
in firing on the Star of the Weat, and
promising sDppsrt TO the Governor In
all measures Of defence. aanlls iasII q
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-01-23
Latest from Charleston.

CHARLESTON, Jan. 19-Lieut. Tai
bot, one of Maj. Anderson's Commits
sioners, arrived here last night. He
brings gloomy tidings, looking to the
maintenance of Anderson's present po-
sition, and the defence of the fort.
An executive session of the South
Carolina Cabinet was held during a
great part of the night, engaged in
the consideration of this action of the
United States Government.
A boat uuder flag of truce came
from Fort Sumter this morning, The
object is said to be to demand the
stoppage of the South Carolina forti-
fications.
Lieut. Davis with four soldiers from
Fort Sumter is in the city. The SOL
diers are witnesses in the Davis muir
der case, and are on parole in order to
allow them an opportunity to testify
They are being entertained by their
friends, both parties drinking heartily
to the peaceable settlement of the
difficulties.
Fort Sumter is now allowed to OBJ
tain fresh provisions from Charleston
market.