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The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
J. D. STOCKTON.
Another Withdrawal.
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AAe DOOf-keeper of the Senate.
 Chambersvile Calhoun O., Ark,(
 October 14th, 1855.
 EDITOR TRUE DEMocRAT-I wish you to place my name upon your books as a subscr- Der for the True Democract In giving my pa tronage to your paper, which is so valiantly sustaining the cause of the great democratic party, to which l have ever belonged, l en- brace the occasion to acknowledge, in this pub lie manner one error of my political life.- During my services as door keeper of the Se- nate, last winter, 1 was persuaded by personal friends, who had sailed under democratic CO., lors, to unite with the Know Nothing party- was assured it was no whig trick; that its ob- jects were pure and praisworthy, and that they were more to purify the coruptions of old DO ltical organizations than to build up a party to break down the democratic party One of the personal friends to whom allude, had my entire confidence as man and as professed demo- crat, Or A. s. Huey) I had stood by him in the days of his diversity as well as those of prosperity. l had the utmost confidence in his "0"ioNio0y, ''iiu ylClucu IO WuaC considered his better judgment, and took peep at tue eze- phant.
 joined the Know Nothings nearly at the close of the session; and attended no other meeting at Little Rock. On my return home, l attended one meeting of the council at Cham bcrsville, and became thoroughly satisfied that aoas sold, and that Know Nothing lodge was no place for true democrat; and I feel now that if tears could obliterate this one false step of my life, they would flow freely I attend ed one more meeting of the council for the pur- pose of retracing my steps, and withdrawing forever from an organization which I now con- sider corrupt and dangerous to the civil and re- ligious liberty guarantied by our sacred consti- tuition. reunitc with the national democratic party, and take my stand upon the platform of the constitutions; and will, in future, as I have in days that are past battle with the democra cy, under it's broad banner, in opposition to all the dangerous 1sMs that are or may be concoct- ed by corrupt political ofice-seekers, to break down the democratic party, which has done so much to make our nation great and our people the most prosperous and happy of any other in the whole world.
 Receive the assurances of the high respect with which 1 am your fellow citizen.
 ALEXANDER FRY.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

THAT POLITICAL PREACHER, AGAIN.-What about that political preacher, Doctor? Why arc you so silent? You said we put stigma upon the 'oaote body cfaae preachers, why do you not justify them, and skin the recreant one? You yourself admit his offence to be serious one. why don't you take him to task? He isa Know Nothing-one of your own house. hold and we think hispunishment would come most apropos from your hands!
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

Don't you won't aIa'al prime lotof bu'' ter?" asked pedlar, who had picked it up '' fifty different places.
 "What sort of butter is that?" asked the merchant.
 "The clear quill-made by my wife from dairy of forty cows-only two churnings."
 "What makes it of sTmany colors?'
 "I guess" replied the Yankee, ' you ne's, would have asked that question if you had see. ., my cows, for they are darned sight speckle''' than tho butter is."
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
From Pope County.

DOVER, ARK, Oct 18th, 1855. DEAR JoHNsoN-Hcrewith 1 send you the names of more subscribers.
 Sam" is so near " gin out'' here that he has not life enough to afford us any sport His most sanguine friends seem to have lost all hope, and for an excuse for their failure, say that Know Nottingham has been perverted to purposes not originally intended, to which they themselves are opposed, and many of them would like to get out if they could do so hon Orably
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
The Democracy of North Arkansas.

The democracy of north Arkansas, always true, are beginning to move and act. They have commenced speaking out in language not to be misunderstood, upon the issues now before the country. We have been long listen ing for voice from north Arkansas with a con- fdencc that it would come, and with a certain ty that it would be cheering to the democracy of the other portions of the State Last week we published the proceedings of large demo- cratic meeting in
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

EDITOR TRUE EEMoCRAT-I wish to say to the community, through your paper, that some time back l was influenced, by those I took to be my friends, to join the Know Nothings- They told me 1 was at liberty to withdraw if l chose so to do. 1 took but one degree, becom- ing convinced it did not suit democrat: and hereby notify all concerned, that am no lon ger member of the order.
 HENRY II. LANGFORD.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
Foreign Bulls vs. Native Bulls.

The "outrage upon American principles ,' copied below, is from the Louisville Democrat. It appears that FOREIGNERS have actually been preferred to NATIvE-BoRN. We call the atten- tion of the State Council, which meets in this city next week, to this daring encroachment upon the rights of the "sons of the soil."- Every foreign tendency should be nipped in the bud. AMERICANS MUST RULE AMERICA.'- Hurrah!.
 "The managers of the agricultural fair have been guilty of high misdemeanor They have given several prizes to foreign over native bulls. We call the attention of the various "American" councils in the city to this piece of misconduct on the part of the managers of the fair. Are the four-legged sons of the soil to be thurst aside by foreign monsters, unnatur- alized, perhaps, too in Know Nothing State, in sight of the banner city of Know Nothing ism.
 This preference for foreign quadrupeds is but the entering wedge to preference of foreign bipeds and should call down upon the mana gers the just indignation of Prentice, Boat and Whisky Barrel. If foreign bulls are received into such favor, We shall have the Pope's bulls next. Let's have the matter attended to i'm medately. If the brethren will only look into the Journal of the 4th and 9th of August last, they will see that these foreign bulls should at least stand back until the native bulls, sons of the soil, had been presented. There was no place for their horns n the ribs of the native bulls. A sense of propriety would dictate as much, and the brethren ought to show natural resentment at this outrage, if they are beaten Tn the late elections. Kentucky Know Noth- lngs mustn't give it up so"
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

Gov E. N. CoNwAY.-The following de- served indorsement of the Governor is by the democracy of Lawrence county:
 "Resolued, That we indorse the policy of uov. Elias N. Conway, and heartily approve of Arkansas"
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

0EF Mrs. Graham, on Markham street, has just opened splendid stock of ladies' fancy goods, bonnets, etc. Her assortment embraces some of the most beautiful millinery goods ever brought to this market.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

To OUR AGENTs.-Those agents of the True Democrat, who have money in their hands due this office, will please forward the same by mail at our risk. They will also state to whose credit it should be placed.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
Travelling Agent.

MT ISLAM W WYATT is now on q tour, as agent for the True Democrat for the purpose of soliciting new subscribers and collecting claims due the office, He will visit Prairie Monroe. Jackson. Towrenco
 fulton, Green, Independence Izard and White conn tles. We recommend him to the favor of our friends
 and request them to render him such assistance ne they conveniently can. "
 Persons having claims in the above counties will find MT. Wyatt faithful and efficient collector,
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
Withdrawals from the Know Moth
 ing Party.
For the True Democrat
 LEWIsBURG, CONWAY Co.,. Oct. l9 ,55

TUT CLc IfuC DtnOCfat.
 LEwIsBURG, CONWAY Co.,, Oct 19, '55. MR. ED1ToR-You will please inform your readers, that 1 have withdrawn from the so- called Know Nothings. Having associated my. self with them, soon found that it injured my acceptability as minister of the gospel And 1t has long since been settled principle with me, that minister of the gospel should not take any step that would circumscrbe bis uso iuness You will confer favor upon friend by inserting this in your paper. that all nav know where 1 now stand.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

VF D. Bender has just returned from the east, and is now exhibiting superb assortment of goods of all descriptions. Give the Deacon a call.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
J. R. LACY.
EHdorado, Oct. 9th, 1855.

EH7orado, Oct 8th, 1855. Editor Democratic Union
 Having joined the Know Nothing council in this place, from a misapprehenson of its prn- cipes and objects, and having dissolved all con- necton with it several months since, and fnd- ing that l am still claimed as a member of this party-a party with which no democrat or re- publican can Cooperate or sympathze-I take this method ct making public my position with regard to it.
 WM. CHANDLER.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

OUR THANKS are due to MT. William Dead man for hauling Us from DevalPs Bluffs a sack of flour. There was one feature about Mir. Deadman's teams that took our eye prodigious- y. Ills oxen's horns were all painted with the polk berry. With sach signs about the coun- try, is t not idle to say the democratic party is e6etes
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
Eldorado, Oct. 8th, 1855.
MR. EDITOR.

MIR. EDITOR:
 We at one time joined the Know Nothing party in Edorado, but finding if we stayed there, we could not enjoy or exercise the rights and privileges of freeman in casting our votes "a privilege dear to any true American-we take this method to notify our democratic friends, that we have withdrawn; and to cau- tion all democrats, and Gberty-loving whigs to
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

or The rumor circulating in the country that yellow fever is prevailing here is entirely unfounded. Little Rock was never in more healthy condition.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

We append, also, the following demits from Woodlawn council of Know Nothings:
 Uoo,iiavn Council No3 This IS to certify that DAVID M. BROWN ING is regularly dcmitted from Woodlawn Council Mo- g.
 Oct. 6sh, '55 R. Y. HAMILTON. Sec
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
Democratic Meeting in Saline
 County.

A democratic meeting will be held on Saturday the 27th day of October next, at Benton, in Sa- line county, Arkansas for the purpose of organ izing democratic association in said county.
 crisis has arrived in the history of this great republic, when the friends of political and re- ligious liberty should array themselves iii solid phalanx, standing upon the broad basis of the constitution, guided by the principles adopted by the national convention of the democratic party, assembled at the city of Baltimore. in 1852, in order to successfully defeat the insdi- ous assaults made by the secret oath bound par ty called know nothing1, upon the democratic party.
 All who are in favor of such an association and the promulgation of true democratic prin- ciples, are invited to attend and participate in the proceedings of the day.
 Several distinguished orators will address the meeting, and barbecue be given, to which the citizens of the adjoining counties are invit- ad in oenaral
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

CT "There John, that's twice you've come home and forgotten that lard"
 Really, mother, it was so greasy that it slip ped my mind."
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

ways been strong advocate of the Memphis railroad. We are sorry we are unable to give him the information he desires:
 For the True Democrat
 Memphis and Little Rock Railroad.
 GENTLEMEN: There has been so much said here in Arkansas about railroads, that the sub- ject has almost become stale. We have heard that there was large amount of iron belong ing to the company, laying in New Orleans waiting for the moving of the waters, have al- so heard that a large force of hands was to have been put on this end of the road in September last, that indeed many of them were on the way with there wheel barrows, but from the signs of the times fear the result will be like the man with his wheel barrow that started for California. When last heard from he was still pushing along, but we have not yet, nor do we ever expect to hear of his arrival to that land of gold. The autumn months, that season of the year, when this work should have been pushed to the utmost, is now fast passing away and yet that great event, that great glorilicaton that was to take place, the breaking of the ground, that was so glowingly set forth by the correspondent of the Memphis Eagle and En- qulrer has not yet come to pass. The good people of Arkansas feel great interest in a railroad communication to the Mississippi river, and would be glad to know whethcrvr not this Memphis and Little Rock road is to be built We have been assessed and some of us have paid railroad tax, we think it time that some thing was being done besides talk Perhaps, Mir. editor, you can give us some light up on this subject, if not, can you not prevail on |" w. as he seems to be posted up n all mat ters, to give us some information in regard to this matter.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

WITHDRAwN.-We are authorized to state that JOSIAH COLLINS, of Saline county, has withdrawn from the Know Nothing council at Benton. He joined last spring; but became dsgusted and never attended q council after his initiation. He says he is too true demo- crat to stay with the whis- Know Nothing party.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
VIM. CHANDLER.
Ezdorado, Oct. 9th, 1855.
Mn EnInop.

MIR. EDITOR:
 1 wish to announce through your columns that 1 have withdrawn from all connection with the Know Nothing council of this place. did not deem it necessary to make this an- nouncement public when first dissolved my connection with the order, but having learned lately, that am still claimed as Know Noth- ing, deem it right that my position should be clearly understood.
 J. A. AVERA,
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
Mass Meeting.

The democrats of Jefferson county, and all other citizens of the county opposed to the or ganization called Know Nothings, are request ed to meet in the town of Pine Bluff, on the 9th and 9th of November next, on which oc- casion several distinguished speakers from diff ferent parts of the State, are expected to ad- dress the meeting on the important political questions now agitating the7 Plblic mind; at which time the party will be fully organized.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

THE JUNIORS OCCASIONAL BENEFITs.-Dr. Borland, as one of the editors of the Gazette, has so completely overshadowed and eclipsed Danlcy, as the other, that, to give Danley oc- casionally benefit and thus bring him into mo- tice, some extraordinary step is necessary.- This step is, Borland teyas sickness! With night cap and gown on, he prepares the edito- rials for the paper, and writes also an apoogctic paragraph about his sickness for not Jeing aJle to aOrate at aU.
 Thus the "Junior'' appears as the sole editor of the Know Nothing organ and fathers, as his own bantlings the productions of the sick " Se- nior''
 To looker-on it is curious to observe these shifts to give the Junior an occasional "bene- it," and when he gets it, though for "one week only," it is amusing to observe the inflated self-important air with which he struts about before the public upon the boards"
 Our Senior Is sick, eh! Bah
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23


 Democratic Mass Meeting at Pine Bluff. The Pine Bluff Republican contains call numerously signed by both whigs and demo- crats, for mass meeting at Pine Bluff, on the 9th and 9th of November next. It will pro- baby be the largest meeting ever held in the State for political objects. Many from the ad- jacent counties will be in attendance, while the best talent in the State, will be present as speak CTS. Messers. Hampstead, Watkins Rust, War ren, Compton, $. G. Smith, R. w. Johnson, Gov. Roane, Maj. Wm. Field Judge Murray, Col. Luckie, and others are expected
 Know Nottingham arouses bitter opposition in this State, from both democrats and old line whigs. We expect to see at Pine Bluff the largest meeting ever held in Arkansas. Here is the call as taken from the Republican,:
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

THE DEATH OF Col. ARTHUR HAYs.-In our last issue we published the Masonic testi- monial of the exemplary and excellent charac. ter of Col. Hays, as citizen, neighbor and a friend
 Of Col Hays, it may truthfully be said, he died with his harness on-he died in the faith full discharge of his official duties. His trip to Napoleon, at the season when yellow fever ragged there in its most malignant form, to attend to his official duties brought upon him his un- timely death. He died in the very flower of his life and his usefulness. This State will feel deeply his loss. His whole heart and mind were concentrated upon the one purpose of af- fording to Arkansas the most perfect mail faci. lities, and had he not been thus ruthlcsslv cut down in the midst of his work, he would have accomplished his object. At Washington city he was sustained and encouraged. All of his measures of reform were approved and indors. ed by the Post Master General, as he enjoyed that officials highest confidence Indeed in a letter we were permitted to read from Mir. Campbell to one of our Senators, Col Hays was pronounced one of the very best agents in the service of the government. We cannot too sensibly feel and mourn the loss of such man. May peace reStupon his aShes
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
EdOrudO. Oct. 10th. 1855

" 777u07Nt0, OCt. 1OtI1, Io5J. MR. w. H. HINES:
 DEAR SIR-Will you please make known through your columns, that have dissolved my connection with the so-called Know Moth ing party, of this county. Byso doing you will confer favor on
 Very respectfully,
 Your ob't serv't,
 SAM CARTER.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

FOR --EARNEsTLY.--Dr Bor- land complained last week of sickness and did not answer the questions we put in our last issue
 Understanding from his paper that he ''hopes he may be himself again by next week." we ear nestly urge upon his attention again our queries about his connection, formerly, with the Bapttst cburch. Those queries are these:
 IVe osk Dr. Borland, in aH seriousness # HE has never broken uo.U?''
 We askh him V he a0as not once nsensJey of Me Baptlst church, and if he is not now "BACK- sLIDER"-an APosTATE? !f he is not mo,o JaitA- Jess tO Ne v0,os he mule to Gol at God's aItor?'
 Dr. Borland has been engaged, for some time past, not only in personal reflections upon us but, what is far worse, in cru >ade against a religious sect. We wish to know and the pub lie wishes to know. if this religious crusade is headed by an apostate by beechsller!"
 Will Dr. Borand answer? Will he give the desired information? "Resolve Us, Borland ,0hence and achat you are?''
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

/NEw PosT- -MAsTER.-W learn that MIR. CHARLES II. ADAMsoN, dennocrat, has been ap- pointed postmaster at Helena in the place of WM D. HoRNER knoV Nothing, removed.
 MT. Charles Adamson was formerly citizen of this place. We know him well, and know he will make good post master
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

From the South Stamp. More ers-Dark-Lanternism on
 the Wane. The following names were handed to us at Lamartine, Columbia Co., few days ago, with the request that we publish them as having withdrawn from the Know Nothing council at Godbold's in that county:
 JOHN GLENN,
 w. K. HAYNES.
 JAMES HAYNES
 w. P. EDWARDS,
 JOHN C. SULLIVANT.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
Those marked thus @ are whigs.

Col. P. II. WHEAT-DEvALL' BLUFFs- We must acknowledge the receipt of sack of very excellent flour sent us as gift by Colonel Wheat. It is Arkansas flour, shipped down White river, and we find it as good as the very best St. Louis brands.
 Col. Wheat is doing large commission bu- siness at Deval's Bluffs. and we have always found him both attentive and accommodating.
 PosT- MASTER AT NAPoLEoN-Mr. Charles Stuart has, we understand, resigned the office of postmaster at Napoleon and recommended the appointment of Mr. Britt. As Mr. Britt is a Know Nothing we hardly think he will be appointed. EIihu Randolph, democrat was strongly recommended by Col. Arthur Hays and will doubtless, receive the appointment.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

WOoilaaOn Council No. g. This is to certify that JAMES Nj. BROWN. ING Is regularly demitted from Woodlawn Council No. g.
 Oct 5th, '55. R. Y. HAMILTON, Sec. We are glad to see the good work progress. ing so rapidly in Arkansas. May it continue until there shall not be democrat left in the Know Nothing councils.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
J. A. AVERA.
EMorado, Oct. 9th, 1855.

MR. EDITOR:
 You will please announce to the public that have withdrawn from the Know Nothing order, and shall take my stand as heretofore, in the democratic ranks.
 E. B. WROTEN.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
GREEN COUNTY.


 It was an enthusiastic meeting and from our accounts of the speech of Col. IIindman, of Helena, 1t must have been an able and effective effort in the cause. A democratic association was formed and the work of organizing the democratic party of Green county thus happi- ly commenced Many withdrawals from the Know Nothing order had taken place. Among the number some of the most influential men ill the county.
 This week we publish the proceedings of a mass meeting of the democracy in
 RANDOLPH COUNTY
 All that is necce ssary for the democrats to secure triumphant majority in old Randolph is for them to organize and draw the party lines. This they are glorously commencing. In a letter from friend at Pocahontas, we learn that the democratic association will hold a meeting and have barbecue in every township in the county. Col. John Mccoy, sterling and unfinching democrat, has taken the stump and will speak at every precinct.
 We understand too, that the democrats of ltoluOipH IltCHu uolulllS iiT5e mass 1Dcctlng at Pocahontas, and invite the best speakers in the State Thus the good work goes on in Randolph-one of the banner counties of the democracy.
 LAWRENCE COUNTY.
 We also have information from old Lawrence. On the ssrh of October, the democracy of the county met at Smithville, passed strong and ably drawn democratic resolutions and organi- zed an association. Next week we shall give the resolutions in full. They were received too late for insertion in to-day's paper.
 Thus the democracy are organizing in north Arkansas, and we feel every assurance that at the next election their voice will he heard on the right side of the question.
 The following resolution we cannot refrain from giving now. It is the last of series pas. sed by the democracy of Lawrence county and it comments itself to Dr. B0rlund as we'll as ourself.
 "22. ResolUed That we heartily approve the bold democratic grounds, occupied by Colonel Richard II. Johnson, editor of the < True De- maocrat," and that we are proud that Hon. Soon Borland has openly declared himself against the democratic party, as he has for a long time been operating in sheep's clothing against that party.''
 "On motion, this last resolution was adopted unanimously, with three cheers.''