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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11

TIE PUBLIC FUNDS REMOVED FROM AR KANSAS TO ST. Lotus CIrY.--Dr. Griffin, reciver of public moneys at Washington, Hampstead county, and Judge Rose, re- ceiver of public moneys at Gainesville, Johnson county, passed through our city last week with the public moneys, on their way to St. Louis. They were removing the money in their possession under special orders from Old Abe. Heretofore it was customary with the receivers to make their deposits at Little Rock, but Old Abe dis trusts the people of this State, and requires them to deposit in Missur. What do our people think of this indignity? Is it not an insult that ought to be resented? Will we longer remain in a Union where we are distrusted and suspected? We are treated as theives and robbers, who are unworthy the confidence of the Administration at Washington city. What will our people say to 1t?
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11

OUAcHITA CouNTY.-The people of Qua chita county being very much dissatisfied with the action of the convention in not sec ling immediately, held large and en- thu sstic meeting, and passed resolutions cor ming the convention and asking the Go, nor to convene the legislature that 8 nev invention might be called.
 2 people of Ouachita evidently doubt whe r the convention will pass an ordi- nai secession, even though large ma iorlty of the vote of the State be cast for it.. This doubt is beginning to be very generally felt in different portions of the State. The people have lost all confidence in the ma jority that controlled the convention. The sentiments as expressed by the resolutions of the Ouachita people are the sentiments of about three-fourths of the State.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11

BLACK EPUBLICAN NINIsTERs+-All ministers plenipotentiary, resident minis 5ers and eonsuls to foreign governments are mot only taken from the northern States, but
 Iom sbo, tion party. No southerner,
 conscasat man of northern State, is
 he representative of the United States
 broad. 1hIs is the first instance of the kind in the history of the government AThe sguthera States have no member in the cab1iet no chairman of committee in I Seitl er the Senate or the House of Repre- /sentatlves, no governor or other officer in ! any of the territories, no minister or con- l sul abroad, no representative or voice what ever in the government of the United States
 fher southern States, (always excepting those who have seeded and established government of their own) afe mere depend encies, enslaved provinces, who hereafter are to pay all the taxes, support all the bur- l dens, and yet share no part in the govern (ment.
 It was for this that our forefathers re- ybelled-it was for this they converted the ! plowshare into the sword. They were freemen--they were not slaves. They would not submit to government in which they had no voice. They bravely perlled all for independence and a government of their own. Patrick Henry but proclaimed a universal sentiment when he declared "tor liberty or for deoth."
 Are we degenerate sons of our fathers? Are we for submission when they preferred death? God forbid There may be some in or midst who would counsel submission --dastardly, inglorious submission, but we trust next August will show their number to be small. We call upon every patriot to put his shoulder to the wheel The cause of the South is the cause of all.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11

ADDRESS OF THE UNION MEN.-Thc Un- ion members of the convention have pub lishcd an address in the Gazette. It was written by some one here, probably by Fishback, the sympathiser of old Ossawa- timie Brown, as he was here several days after the convention adjourned, and we doubt if half dozen members whose names are signed to it ever saw it. Next week we will pay it our especial attention. In the meantime, to show the degree of respect it is entitled to, we will merely mention that 1t instances the withdrawal of the federal troops from Ft. Sumter as an evil dence of the pacific intentions of President Lincoln and his black republican Cabinet.
 The troops have never been withdrawn from Ft Sumter. Old Abe still holds that fort, and is trying to reinforce it. What will the people think of a set of men who will deliberately put forth such mis- representation?
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11

TnE GUN QuEsToN-ACTIoN OF THE VIRGINIA SESATE.-Old Virginia begins to show little spirit at last. The attempt to disarm her calls forth her chivalry
 The Senate of Virginia, at its SessDn of last evening, passed soma important reso- lutions in relation to the contemplated re- moval of the cannon from Bellona asenal 10 Old Point Comfort The reader will see in the proceedings of the Senat, in another place, the resolutions of Mr. Doug las, and the reference of the whole subject to the committee on military affairs.
 At seven o'clock the committee reported preamble and two resolutions, the first of which authorizes and directs the gournor to seize and detain said guns for the use of the comm monwealth, and to that end to or der out the public guard, and such portion of the military force as he may deem ne- cessary to arrest the contemplated removal of the guns beyond the reach and control of the government of this State.
 The second resolution authorizes and re- quests the governor to pay to Dr. ,unius L. Archer the amount due him, viz: even thousand eight hundred and seventy-two dollars on his contract with the government at Washington, and to the said govern- ment at Washington the sum of thirteen thousand and twenty.four dollars, paid by it to the said Archer, on account of the contract; the governor to require the aper- intendent of the armory, at Richmoal, to take possession of said guns and dposit them therein for safe keeping.
 The first resolution was passed bvavote of 27 to s. The second resolution nssed ayes g, noes 1.-Richmond EnNrer.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11

HoN. R. w. JoHNsoN-THE SPEAKnG Al AUSTIN ON MONDAY LAsT.-The spedzine at Austin on Monday was well attendd.- Near five huldred persons listened aten- lively to the addresses. R. c. Nevton, esq.,, made the opening speech. (Mt N. filled the appointment in the place oi Mr. Pope, who was prevented from attending, owing to the illness of his family.) Iwas neat well-timed el1olt in behalf of the cause of secession.
 Hon. Robert w. Johnson followedn an effort of near two hours in len3th, in which he delineated the wrongs which had been heaped upon the southern people, and main tained that the only hope as 10 their future welfare, was to unite themselves with the Southern Confederacy. He was lisened to with marked attention, and the auience would have remained as much longe had he continued. His advice to the sovreign people of Arkansas, to 4eparate themelves from the North, was the most many and affecting appeal we have ever heal Y from human lips. His audience evincS ever and anon, stern determination, ten the tears could be seen trickling dosn the cheeks of both old and young. TMladies graced the occasion with their prsence, and we are fully warranted in asserting that not one of those present will be foand fa- voring the continuance of Arkansas under
 M Lincoln.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11

We have not space or time to give ex- tracts from all the letters we are daily in receipt of. From Izard, Poinsett, Ran dolph, Jackson, Perry, Scott and other counties, we have the same cheering ac- counts. As the best evidence of the popu- larity of our cause, we have in the last week booked over sixty new subscribers We never knew so much feeling exhibited for the success of any cause before. In every part of the State our friends are ac tive, industrious and buoyant with hope.-- In the northern part of the State, where the greatest am oiint of Union feeling exists, the advocates of secession are untiring .-- Our friends in the South must look out or the banner county of secession might come up from the north side of the Arkansas river
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11
Fashionable Dancing.

We are requested to say that Prof. De Gray Ben nit the celebrated Ballet Master has returned tC our City from his professional visit to Fort Smith Van Burcn, etc., and intends making Little Rocl his permanent residence. This gentleman is uni versally acknowledged to be one of the most ac complished teachers in the south. Tine develop mept of the form, grace. ease of carriage and ele gant department constitute his style of teaching and as an artist, we hope he may be well patronzed He also gives instructions in the small sword exer else, and the divisions of the cavalry sabre. A rare chance for our military companies and those who are fond of the terpschorean art. w.
 LITTLE ROCK, April 10th, l06lr
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11

PACIFIC INrESroNs!-Read our tele graphic dispatches They breathe nothing but "war and rumors of war" We make no question but before two weeks the first blow will be struck, and the first blood shed, in this our second struggle for inde- pendence. Let it come. We will teach the black republican hords of the North that if we cant live as freemen, we can die like men. We are neither slaves nor towards. We can neither be coerced into an unnatural Union, nor conquered as prov inces.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11
ChQctaW Agent

The President nominated republican for agent of the Choctaw nation. During executive session Senator Mitchell, of Arkansas, declared that would be no use to confirm him. as he would never be allowed to serve, whereupon the nomination was withdrawn.
 As we have often said, it is the purpose of the present black republican administra- tion to abolitionize the Indians west of Us, and make them our enemies. Is this not cause sufficient for separation from the North? Let our people, particularly, those of the west, think of the consequence of having the Choctaw, Creek and Cherokeeu
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11
The Judge Lyons Fraud.

LIE TT k TO 0 l.. W II R . II NIT. Some weeks since the Union press ofrhG South, and the abolition press of the North, says the Avalanche, gloatel over letter from an allened Judge Robert Lyon, of Abbeville Court house, s. C., expressing an intention to emigrate to Texas, on ac- count of the de plorable condition of fittings in his own State, growing out of her seces- sion. The letter aboun led in the lalsest details of forced taxes and other oppressive acts visited upon the citizens. The afole- said Judge Lyons represented himself as having had extorted from him, by the authorities, twenty seven thousand dollars which he had in bank. Our neighbor of the Bulletin copied this letter as an ex- ceedingly forcible illustration of all it had so often said about the state of affairs in the Palmetto State; but has since had the justice to admit that it was imposed upon. Other papers are not so just. For their benefit, we subjoin letter written to cur distinguished fcllow-ci Col w. R. Hunt, who smartng under the injustice done by the c Lyons fraud to his native State, wrote to AbbeyiIle to ascertain the truth, and received the following reply:
 ABBEvILLE C. IT,, South Carolina. Col. U3 4. Runt-
 SIR: In answer to your letter l inclose an article written by me to the Abbeville Press, over the signature of ' Velitas' ? As l am known at the "West," you are at liberty to append my own name instead of Neritas."
 Truly, etc.,
 ISAAS BRANCH, NJ. D.
 Letter of |" Neritas' to the AbbeviIe Press, written by Dr. Isaac Branch:
 Mh. EDITOR The article which purports to have been written by Judge Robert Lyon, of this village, is part and parcel of the system of lying which is habitually prac- ticed upon our beloved State and espe. cally since she has so nobly seeded from the general government.
 Every one about here knows that the letter is a tissue of lies from beginning tc end. In the first place, no such man as Judge Lyon ever lived in this place, in this district, or in the State of South Carolina.
 In the next place, there is no such dis tress prevailing here, or anywhere in the State a. the writer refers to.
 In the third place; the writer lies, fol not solitary negro has been sent fl om this district to aid in the work going on in Chaslcston-a very few, perhaps a dozen, have gone, voluntarily, as boby servants to some of our officers.
 In the fourth place, the writer lies, fol not one solitary dollar has been levied or an individual nor one dime taken from the pocket of any man without his consent
 In the fifth place, the writer lies, for money has been much more plenty since the State seeded than before, and as an evidence not bond of the Confederate States has been sold below par-they have generally commanped handsome pre- mum, whilst the bonds of the northern confederacy have gone begging.
 In the sixth place, the author lies, for if there is a single individual in Abbeville district who is dissatisfied with the step the State has taken, don't know where to find him. The whole letter, we repeat, lying, slandering document.
 VFRITAS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11
Tribute of Respect,
WESTERN STAR LODGE No. ?,
 AnriI 1th IS6I

WESTERN STAR LODGE Mo- ?,
 April 4th 1861. WHEREAS, God in his providence has removed from his labors here, our worthy brother JACKSON R. HENDERSON. Therefore.
 Resolued, lst. That good mason and true man has died; may we initiate his virtues, and throw over his faults the mantle of q masons charity 2d That we deeply depore this dispensation of providence that has deprived us of worthy brother the State of good citizen, and his family of q kind father and husband.
 3rI That we tender to his family our sympathy in this their affliction, and that the usual badge of mourning.
 4th. That copy of these resolutions be furn- shed the family of the deceased, and also to Brownsville lodge No. 5l, his present and appl- cate lodge.
 R. s. YERKES,
 ALBERT COHEN, ! C1m
 SAM.W WILLlAMSN
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11
Arrival of the Mississippi Troops in
 Memphis.

Yesterday was a gala day for Memphis | The hearts of our citizens were made glad in the opportunity offered them to give some external evidence of their sympathy for the great movement looking to the in dependence of the South The Mississippi troops, whose arrival in our city by the Mis- sissippi and Tennessee railroad was antici- pated, were received with degree of en- thusiasm which could not fail to betoken that the heorts of our people are with the South to bid her gallant sons God speed
 We do not refer to the mere courtesy which was extended them in the parade of our military companies, but to the vast and multitudious out boring of the people at the depot, upon the side walks, on the balconies, in the streets and in every ave- nue of the city. The vociierous cheers that continually greeted the starred flag from fair women and brave men along it's line of march, but told too well that the best wishes of Tennessce's chivalrv would follow it in its dangerous career upcn the yet untried fields of Florida The circum- stances of the occason-the inspiring strains of martial music, the glsten of bayonets, and the tramp of disciplined soldiery-Seemed to conjurc in the minds of all fuller appreciation of the dangers that environ them, and of the octualt4 of the crisis affecting the country. Deeper feeling, or more manifest sympathy were never exhibited in a similar demonstration. Memphis has responded nobly to the draft upon her hospitality, and we feel confident that, should the service of her citizens be needed upon the field of battle, in mainten- ance of southern principles or southern honor that response will be made still more decided, fearless and emphatic.- Memphis 1PPeol, Norch 2S.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11

HoN. E. A. WARREN.---Col. Warren made speech last week in Camden for se- cession. Though heretofore a strong Un- ;ouists. he is now for immediate secession, He is said to have made very effective speech.
 At the suggestion of Dr. Hobson, Col. Warren was chosen one of the delegates to the border State conference by the Union men, and the last we saw of the Doctor, as he drove out of town, he was still pro- testing that Warren was not secessionist.
 Before he parted with his Union friends he
 2ged them a majority in Ouachit1
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11
HATS. HATS.
DRESS GOODS.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

I1OOO ACRES of very fine bottom lOVO land-3O0 acres deadened year ago one mile from the Pine Bluff branch of the Mem phis and Little Rock railroad.
 TERMs-1weIve dollars and half an acre. stock of dry goods or groceries will be taken ii exchange, and if it should amount to more thag the land the balance will be paid by the advert Ser part cash, balance agreed upon. Stock not |, amount to more thon ,0J0. For further partic. ulars apply at the newspaper office of the True oouthron, Pine Bluff, Ark.
 April II, 1861. 3w.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11

WHAT THEY THINK IN ScoTT CoUNTY.--W c learn, that the people of Scott county are very much incensed at the conduct of their delegate to the convention, Mr. Walker,wh wespeak ofpoh s cally, for personally we do not believe we would know him from a side of sole leather, and who was elected like many others in the State, as condi
 tional Union man, and was to vote for secession, if no settlement was made before the 4th of March,
 but after getting to Lt3e Rock, fell under the in. fluence of a set of uz leaders, and voted against secession FQ6 the.Re2ple of Scott are dcterlnine ef rfYas to
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11
SITUATION WANTED.

A YOUNG LADY, a graduate of two A of the best Institutions in the country Id s sires to obtain situation, as teacher, in some we'll
 established school in this State or N.siS.ipp3-j Has had much experience in teaching and mAlas> ing schools during the past three years. Has Gecn Preceptress of one of the best Female Coleces in the States. Can teach all the Higher English Branches Latln, Modern Languages, Oi Painting, both Landscape and Figures, Music, etc., ctl Y Can furnish une Nceptionablc references. Addae $ TEACHER" care of Planter Office, Napolton, Ark. April II, lS6l lw
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11

TIE CONSTITUTION OF THE CONFEDERATE ATEs.--The States of Texas, Louisiana. Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia have ratified the constitution of the Confederate States. Its ratification by five States was all that was necessary to put 1t into opera tion. South Carolina and Florida will ratify 1t as soon as their conventions meet.
 The government of the southern repub- lie is now fixed fact and in full operation, and before six months 1t will be recognized by all European governments as an inde. pendent nation. "Old Abe" may ignore 1t, and attempt to oppressI and subdue it, but the "rest of mankind', will not only acknowledge its existence, \but seek its friendship and alliance.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11
NOTICE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Tha " letters of administration upon the estate James B. Galloway, deceased, have been grante to the undersigned All persons having claim against said estate will present them duly authen tjcateI within the time prescribed by law, otherwis they will be forever barred from ever receiving m, benefit from said estate.
 M. G. GALLOWAY, April II, 1861. 3t Administrator
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11

The Chicago Democrat (republican) says ''Mr. Lincoln's cabinet will hang together, notwithstanding rumors of divided poli- cy" The \. Y. Day Books severe re- mark that eff some ofthem had hanged to- gether years ago, we might now have had a happy country" shall not receive the ben eft of onr circnlatiOn
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11
CANVASS HAMS.

IUST RECEIVED and for sale low fol
 J Cash only-lour casks of DUFTELp's eel ebra
 ted Canvassed Sugar Cured Hams. They aIe very choice and are worthy of immediate attention.se'- April II, '6l. BURGEVIN * FIELD.M
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11


 Rockport, Hot Spring, Monday, !" P llt Eisi -. 4ai fivs ais,s Sefas- :. S Point Cedar, Clark, Th sda.| r9 Washington, Hempstef, Monday June
 Murfreesboro, Pike, yeinesday; Mount Ida, Montgofry' Saturday. 70 Dallas, Polk, Mondi io o Waldron, Scott, Isdnesday, Greenwood, SebaA Saturday, lo Charleston, FralAin, Monday, |" IT Danville, Yell, Wednesday,, l9 PeTyville, Pey, Friday, aa n Baptist Churc, Owen T., Pulaski, 22 Little Rock .iulaski, Monday, z 2l FfpFingfeId Conway, Saturday, :" ~ Dover Poe. Monday, July, Clark svils, Johnson, Thursday, Ozark. Ftankln, Saturday, Van Buan, Crawford, Mondy, :" Fort Sfiih, Sebastian, Tuesday, |" faveifesjlle, Washington, Saturday," l3 Bensonsille, Benton, Monday, " l3 antsvilla, Madison, Wednesday, " Y grollton Carroll, Friday, " l9
 per, Newton, Monday, 2
 .liville Marion, Wednesday, |" Fl | rroqils Selrcy, Thursday, '' p aton, Naa Buren, Saturday, ' P AP#9h Qrcb rd Gap, White, Monday" 29 Sesrey, N te, Wednesday, |" 3l w t Point White, Friday, August >Des Arc, Prairie, Saturday, Austin, a Monday,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11
-A<@N<e<

Gss~ Mrs. Jones has an elegant assort- ment of ladies fancy goods. From the popularity of her store, her goods must be cheap and fashionable.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11
5lsYH ents of Hon. Robert w. John
 sec and Robert c. Newton, Esq.

Ksrr " JOHNSON and RoBT. NEWTON, at the Following tines and places, will address the people
 pon the pre ent troubles of the country, and upon the policy it wises to pursue for the interest the honor and the future security of the State of Ar
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11

FREE BARBACUE.-Ours secession friends of Lefevre township will give free barba cue on Saturday 27th April. Every body Is invited to attend
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11
Public SpeakirR.

Hon. E. w. Can't and Col C B. Johnson Wlll address their fellow citizens Qn the issues to De submitted to them, on the frs Monday in August at the following times and places:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11
A Wrought Iron Cooking Stove.

made in all it's parts in this city and out( of the best Tennessee Wrought Iron, and will Est with care 10 to l2 years
 This Stove combines convenience, economy in fuel, ease of management and durability, and it's arrangement is peculiarly adapted for the use of large families, Hotels and Plantations as the lll, gest size Will COOK realy Tor one hundred petsons 1t has twenty vessels, beside permanent Copper hot water Boiler.
 They have been tested some ten years; and have continued to be held in favor by all who have them in use. The Stoves and vessels can be shipped, leadyfr use, to any part of the country Orders for tlem filled without delay, and satisfaction suarnteeldn every case.
 Prices $50, $GO, 500 anu l25 Cash.
 J. w. WILSON, April IT, 1861 Ct. I7 College street
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-11
Wall Paper.

1EOO PIECES assorted Wall Paper lCOO composing some of the best as well as cheap paper. Just received at the books ore by
 April II 1861. JNO. F.. REARC0N.