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of me.
am utterly opposed to the Nebraska repeal of
faithlegs breach Of plighted public faith and that it
absolves the free States from obligation to any of
the compromises ever made on the subject of slave
ry since the adoption of the Constitution.
| was ever opposed to any compromise by which
free territory should be opened to slavery and al
ways so voted and insisted particularly in q
speech in the House of Representatives in july,
ls4S. Qtmay be found in the Congressional Globe J
retained and expressed the same views in cabinet
lS49 and 1850
regard the fugitive-slave law (part of that COM
promse) as inconsistent with the rights and safety
OF our free people, and its course of summary pro-
ceeding violation of the usual and proper course
OF judicial proceeding, and that unless essentially
modified by allowing jury trial in the place of arrest
it should be Immediately and Internationally repeal
cd. Respectfully yours,
CHARLES LYMAN, ESQ"
The truth is, the only hope for the rights of the
States and the perpetuaton of the Union is in a
-nnion between Southern Democrats and Wings anu
those Northern Democrats who are sound on the
question of slavery. Does not the Inelligencer per-
ceve this to be so? How is it possible for the Whgs
to act together hereafter as national party The
Democrats still maintain their national organization
they will go again into Convention together, and
Southern Democrats, if they can properly and hon
oraby do so, will continue to act with their Northern
brethren If, however, they should find that, in
1896, the Northern Democrats are as unreliable and
as hostile on this question as Northern Wings thew
will cease to cooperate with them. "Then cometh
the end" 1t will require no prophets hand, in
such an event, to fill up the picture to be revealed
or to add blackness to the darkness which must set
tie down upon the hopes of man.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16
The Opinions of three Democratic
 Presidents.

The Missouri Compromise of 1920, drawing a parallel line between nonslaveholding territo- " and slavery, imposing restrictions upon Mis- souri when she was admitted into the Union in that memorable year, was thus denounced by three democratic Presidents:
 "This Missouri question, by geographical line of division" Said MT. Jefferson, lis the most portentous one that I have ever conten- plated"
 "That the proposed restrictions as to territo- ries which are to be admitted into the Union," said MT. Monroe, If not in direct violation of the constitution, is repugnant to its principles '
 "l must own," said MT. Madison, ''that have always leaned to the belief that the re- strictlon was not within the true scope of the constitution
 An adherence to this old, effete compromise, which was denounced at the time it was made by three democratic Presidents and which takes away from the people the right of gov erning themselves, is considered by some the very quintessence of democracy!
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

democracy of our present distinguished repre- sentative, the Hon. Edward A. Warren, and cor dially endorse and approve his course in Con- gress, and his public services.
 Mir. Warner offered the following resolution:
 Resolved That the next democratic congress sional convention, for the second district meet at Camden, on the second Monday in May, 1856.
 Mir. Danley moved to amend by striking out Camden and inserting Hot Springs.
 The motion to strike out Camden and insert Hot Springs was adopted On motion, the thanks of the convention was rendered Mir. Smith for his politeness in tender ing to the convention the court house in which to hold its sittings; and to the citizens of Prince ton and its vicinity generally, for their kindness and attention to its members
 On motion of A. T. Raney,
 Resolved, That the thanks of this convention be rendered to the president and secretaries, fo1 the able, impartial and courteous manner in which they have discharged their various duties On motion of Mir. A. T. Raney, it was
 Resolved, That the proceedings of this con- vention be signed by the president and secreta- ries, and published in all the democratic papers of the State, and especially in those of the se cond district.
 The president then, in a very feeling and af fectionate manner, took leave of the conven tion; thanking them for their good will in call ing him to preside over their deliberations, etc
 On motion the convention adjourned sine dse
 B. c. HARLEY, President.
 s. s M; M SScoTT, corr Secretaries.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

VF The nomination of Col RUST as the de- mocratlc candidate for Congress seems to have thrown the Whlg into fit of moralizinq. It Is not at all pleased at such result, and. in its sympathy for Col. WARREN, is .toca5y struck ty the sad disappointment to ao1licA apiyats, aozo su6nalt to tue dactaton of de1aocgutac couueutous ore exposed. This Is as we expected of that paper. Thought opposed the election of Col. Warren last summer, and sought to defeat him by denouncing his past services as legislator and his inability to serve the interests of the State, we are not now surprised at its sympathy for him, since 1t serves only its own selfish ends and IS valueless to the object of it.
 The dictation of democratic conventions is common theme for whig papers, though, in ther worship of whiggery, they submit with the greatest patience to that of whig conven- tlons. When the amiable and estimable Fill more was "Mrown overboard' by whig conven- ton, qter only one term of service, the name of Gen. Scott was hoisted by the whig press with out murmer. They submitted in silence to the lmmolatlon of one of their greatest and best men, and supported candidate whose only po- ltlcal merit was his availability with the free soilers of the North.
 We believe renegade whig is regarded by the Arkansas Whig with the greatest horror. vet 1t does not sickle to urge democrats into the position of renegades from Meir party It de- lights to see 1t and supports them in it, and it's effort to create dissatisfaction because Col. War ren was not re-nomlnated, though futile. is in Keeping with it's inconsistency upon political matters.
 The last and the poorest excuse of a nolitj- clan Tor resisting convention, and especially convention to which he was pledged and from which he hadreceived past honors, is the "saddis- oppolnt0aent' that it did not honor him again. Such is not the course of democrat nor will if be the course of Col. Warren or his friends. As democrats they bow cheerfully to the decision ot the only tribunal instituted by the party to determine between aspirants, and to protect it. self from multiplicity of candidates and con- sequent defeat. In nominating Col RUST, it but exercised arghtit possessed, and inso doing, m our judgment, consulted the interests of the party. Col. Rust possesses ability and will make an efficient and successful representative. Hel man whom the democracy can rally around with unanimity and enthusiasm; and as the aid of the Whig will not be invoked in his election, its wishes werenot consulted in his nomination.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16
Hon. A. B. Greenwood.

The result of the Batesvile convention has at last reached us. JUDGE GREENWOOD was renomnated upon the first ballot, almost unan- imously. The compliment thus paid the fudge is high and deserved one, and in hoisting his name by the side of that of Col ALBERT RUST we know that we have a strong ticket.
 The particulars of the convention we have not received. We understand that it acted with the greatest harmony and unanimity, and pas sed off in the most pleasant manner. Judge GREENWOOD was nominated upon the first bal lot by vote of "A to 5. The democratic party now have their con- gressional ticket complete. Judge Greenwood is well known to the democracy of the North, and, if reelected, which he will be, will con- tinue to serve them with the ability and devo- tion which he has already evinced in their be- half
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16
Riot in Boston.

Boston, May 8.-Orr ahas Angil Gabrut preached Tn the open air at East Boston against Popery. The police interfered, when his friends carried him in carriage to Chelsea, where he commenced preaching again. A riot ensued, and several persons were injured. It was finally suppressed by the exertions of the police and fremen, but was renewed aeain in the evening Some severe fighting ensned be- tween the Irish and Americans. former were, however, driven back from the oronnd and an attack was then made on the Gatbnl;o church. A window was broken, and the crosS torn from the steeple and detroyed. The Sheriff finally read the riot act the military were called out, and the rioters dispersed Several parties were more or less iniured-one boy was shot in the leg.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

HoN. A. HAYs.-We learn that this gentle man has received the nomination for State Se- nator In the district composed of Conway, White and Jackson counties.
 Col. Hays served in the last House of Re- presentatives and proved himself an able and efficient member. He is democrat of the old school, and his long services in the party cnti- tie him to its unanimous support. We believe in conventions as the only me- thod in deciding between aspirants, and insur- ing the concentration of the democratic vote. As the approaching election of members to the Legislature is one of the greatest importance, we trust that the party in every county in the State will select and unite upon suitable can- didates.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

An American citizen in Paris writing to a gentleman at Washington, who communicates the letter to the National Intelligencer men, tions that he has seen letter from Constanti- nople, giving most gloomy account of Tur- key, her finances, etc. The writer says:
 She is dying" as the Emperor Nicholas truly said and cannot survive much longer- The very treaty made with France and Eng land granting many privileges to the Greeks, if no other cause existed, would be enough to cause her dissolution. The long encampment of the Moslems now in Europe is to be broken up, and if Russia does not now succeed, five years will gradually accomplish it. If peace took place. the disbanding of two or three hun dred thousand troops (mere Arabs) would cause universal wretchedness. They will be scatter ed and have to return without pay, nearly naked: will plunder the Christians, and cause general insurrections The latter number ele- ven millions of people of different religion to their Mosem masters, who are only three mil lions. Be assured that Nicholas has not made this leap without looking before him, and se- crets of State will soon be divulged which will astonish Europe.
 You cannot over-estimate the deplorabe condition of Turkey. The slavery and degra- dation of the once great Greek empire is worse than anything ever heard of in history. Italy, during the invasion of Alaric, the Scourge of God;" Rome, whilst ill the possession of the terrible Gonseric, by murder, plunder, and de- solatons of every kind, never suffered worse than the miserable Greeks, under the iron rule of their Moslem masters, for the last four hun dred years. Recollect the capture and massa- ere of Scio so late as 1922, and the treatment of men, women and children on that occasion and hear the Greek ladies' as I recently have tell of what they as children, have witnessed The tocsin of vengeance, however is about be- ing sounded, the soil of Turkey will be ma nured by the blood both of Greek and Moslem; but the latter must decamp. It will be war of religion, and the Turks will flock to the standard of the prophet. Agriculture is total ly neg elected; even simply as they live, there will be no culture of the earth, and all will go to certain destruction The Russians will beat them as easily as we did the Mexicans, with one-tourth of the number of disciplined troops contending with a comparatively unarmed rab- ble calling on Mahomet in the hour of battle The English and French troops may garrison the Balkan mountains, Constantinople, and all strong places, So as to prevent them from falling into the hands of the Russians, though it would not surprlse me Ii these dear friends should fall out even before the contest is over, and still more probably after 1t is closed.
 Nicholas is decidedly the most enlightene and able monarch in Europe. A very short period will now produce great events. The Czar evidently meditates great blow before the arrival of the allied troops in Turkey, and l shall not be surprised to hear that he has fal- len like an avalanche upon the Turkish army and ground them to powder
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

WoMAN's LoCoMoTIoN.-An exchange savs the most awkward thing in or out of creation s a woman trying to run. They can't do it. They are not running institution-except with their tongues. If there are two arrange. ments in the world that were never made for feetness on the pedal, they are women and ducks
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16
Lost Greek, May 10th, 1854. R. H. JOHNSON, Esq.

Dear Sw:-Through your columnsI wish to state to the citizens of Saline county that ow Ing to my private business shall be absent from the State during the greater portion of the summer, and that, therefore, I feel constrained to withdraw my name from before them as q candidate for representative In so doing must express my warmest feelings of gratitude to the many friends who have solicited me to become candidate, and my hope that I shall not Incur their displeasure for pursuing course that my personal affairs render absolutely una- voidable Very resnectfullv
 VIM. E. BEAVERS
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

GT Three prisoners lately escaped from the Armstrong county jail, Pennsylvania One of them left letter behind him to the tailor in which he apologised for leaving so abruptly but said he thought that his establishment waS wa, rather secluded for person of his habits and in fact, quite an unpleasant, inconvenient sum. mer residence.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16
The Black Warrior Outrage.-Re-
 paration.

The effects of energetic diplomacy are we'll eXempllhed ln the case of the Black Wor7TOr outrage. For anumber of years the American government has tamely submitted to a series of outrages upon our flag and commerce from the Cuban officials, which long since have justified a declaration of war against Spain. During FILLMoRE's administration especially, these indignities were multiplied and no satisfaction was ever obtained for them. If remonstrance was made to Spain twas in feeble and ineffi- cient tones, and no attention or heed was paid to 1t by the Court of Madrid Emboldened thus by our tameness, and judging from the past that our government had no national spir- 1t, the Cuban officials continued their series of insults At length one more fragrant than the rest reused the administration to a sense of its duty, and impressed upon it the necessity of vindicatiug the national flag.
 Prompt and energetic measures for redress were immediately taken. A government ship was dispatched to Spain, conveying instruction to our Minister there of the most decided char acter. The Spasnsh Court was told that it must immediately make reparation for the Bloch WarrTor indignity, or serious consequent ces would follow. The President sent aspirit- ed message to Congress in reference to the trans action, and it became evident to Spain that the United States was in earnest, and would not be trit1ed with longer. Seeing, thus, the spirit that had been aroused, the Spanish government succumbed, and made reparation for the indig nity. Energetic diplomacy easily accomplish ed wat the feeble and timorous policy of Mir. FILLMORE never would have effected; and we think that it is very likely that the Cuban au- | thorities, taught by this lesson will hereafter cease all their outrages and annoyances upon our flag The conduct of this Black Wa,rio, matter reflects credit upon the administration I-Cancinaati Enquirer.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

MRS. BLooMER IN TRoUBLE-Rer Printers oe &rake.-The Lily, published at Mount Vernon, Ohio, has not made its appearance this week: A g irl had been engaged to come from the East and set type in the office, but on her arrival there was muss among the printers. All agreed that her coming was an intrusion on their rights to which they would not submit, and accordingly refused to give her any instruction in their art. But Mrs, Bloomer and her husband were not to- be ruled in their own house, and as the boys had struck on principle they would not concede, the girl remains and the boys have left.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

THE Cop FIsHERIEs.-The cod fishermen are fitting away from the New England ports later but more extensively than usual The present prices of fish, and the withdrawal of the French fishermen for the navy, leads to the expectation of profitable years work
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

STRYcHNINE IN WHIsKEY.-The Columbus Ohio, Democrat, says that strychnine is used in the manufacture of whiskey, to increase the yield of the juice of corn An analyzation of Cognac brandy, is said to have shown the pre- sence of nux vomica in that liquor
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

FAST WoMAN-A woman named Mrs Hem- ersly, in Lawrence county, New York, was a few days ago divorced from her husband at half past seven o'clock, and her original name restored, her husband being in court and resist ing the application. At 10 o'clock the same day she was married to MT. Wikle-thus being twice wife and once single, and legally entitled to bear the names of Mrs. Hamersly Miss Colton, and Mrs. Wikle; all in the space of half an hour. This woman will pass
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

tF We are requested to state that the Faery Queen will not make its appearance un- til Saturday next, the 2Oth inst.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

VF The steamer Hattie Wayne, from Cin- cmnatl, passed up on Sunday heavily laden.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

t'THE ARKANSAS TRAVELLER '-This news paper, published in Philadelphia, Clark county, comes to us this week under new auspices.- Having been purchased by Messrs. ScoTT & KNOWLES, 1t will in future be conducted by them, and as it is an entirely new establishment, different from the old, the number before us. the first published, is the commencement of a new volume. We have been intimately &C., quainted with MT. SCOTT, and knowing his ab- lity as writer and his devotion to his business. we predict for the Traveller bright and suc- cessful career.
 We welcome Messrs. SooTT &s KNOWLES into the profession and wish them the complete success they deserve. We know the Traveller Will be an interesting sheet and we commend it to the patronage of our friends.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16
2 o'clock. D. 20.

Convention met pursuant to adjournment: and quorum being present proceeded with
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

.sy- ISOM w. WYATT is our authorized +ro1-o1
 ing agent, and we hope friends will render him all the aid they can in making collections and pro curing subscriptions. P'0-
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

VF The river is still very high and the larg- est boats are continually plying up and down.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

VF The Whig is quite luminous this week upon the subject of the Arkansas Banks. and. Tn It's rabldness against the democrats, forgets the part the whigs played in creating them.- While JOHN RINGGoLD achiq, was the author ot the State bank charter ANTHONY H. DAVIS another 1ohig, was the author of the charter of the Real Estate Bank. Thus stands the case. and upon the passage of these charters throuqh the Legislature, but one whig, old John Me Lain, voted against them, while many demo- cratic votes are recorded in the negative. Yet according to the views of the Whig the demo- cratic party alone are responsible They are responsible for the debts of the Real Estate Bank, of which the whigs have always held the control, as we'll as the State Bank.
 We do not understand this logic The whigs are the authors of these banks and they are the authors and fathers of the charters under which they were established yet the democrats alone irresponsible for the failures that attend ed them. How is this? The State has suffer- ed heavily by them and has reaped no advan- tage from them, but how the whig party, who draughted the charters, supported them by long, earnest and plausible speeches, and assisted in their passage by their votes, are to be held blameless, and to shuttle the entire responsibi lity upon the democratic party, We are at loss to know.
 The truthis, the time for establishing these banks was unfortunate, and the principle upon which the charters were based, was wrong. and failure was the consequence For this. the whlg party who took the lead in the matter and who had the draughting of both the char ters, are and should be chiefly responsible. They cannot escape the responsibility by their sophis- try. The democrats may have been in the majority but the whig minority by whom they were led and governed, must and shall share the odium of the creation of these accursed Banks.
 Since their failure, the State Bank has been under the influence of the Legislature. The Real Estate Bank, under the control of trustees majority of whom are whigs? We are not familiar with the details of their condition. but we shall await with patience to observe the difference, in the summing up.