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The true Democrat., 1855-10-09
Arrival of the Pacific.

Ne,o Yorh, Oct 3.-Cotton dull and declined 1s @ 14. Fair Orleans 67s; Upland 61s.
 Fair Upland and Orleans cotton declined Ii {; Mobile 1s. Sales of the week 32, GOO bales; to specuators 1000 and exporters 5000. Sales on Saturday 6,OOO bales. New Orleans Mid ding 61s Middling Upland 57a. Wheat de- clined Sd. Indian corn declined Cd. Lard &C., tive Manchester trade quiet Yarns declin- ed 1sd.
 Money active; another advance in rate of interest apprehended next week. Consols declined 3s, (9OA.) Bullion declined half million.
 Russia refuses all derogatory conditions of peace.
 The retreat of Russians at Perekop is report ed to be false. Future movements of tho allies uncertain. They captured 5O,OOO balls, 4,OOO cannon, at Sebastopol. More negotions rumo- red
 The Emperor of Austria has congratulated the allies on their victory.
 It is rumored that Russia will undertake the mediation between Denmark and America about sound dues.
 Much excitement exists in Paris on account of high prices of bread November
 Don Pedro is inaugurated King of Portugal It is the 16th great ceremony.
 The Czar and Grand Duke are going to the Crimea. Nazzini's revolutionary manifesto to Napoleon is published. The Czars letter to King of Prussia says he is determined to main- tain the dignity of the Empire, and has ordered more endorsements to the Crimea.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-09

tcipated, found envy, hatred jealousy, abuses, and war to the hilt on the mother church. and an intending prescription to others as we'll as the progeny of those true lovers of republican, ism who, though from Catholic France, in the magnimity of their souls, endangered their lives and fortunes, by aiding oppressed Americans in raising the gallng yoke of tyranny under which they were placed by Protestant England"
 I would give it as my honest opinion, and as a warning to such persons as may be deluded and led astray, that q know nothing lodge is the last sphere in which a true, honest, and patriot ic republican should condescend to act. As for myself I consider that my organization is of nature too noble, for the medication of such hidden and mysterious principles as germinate from the midnight deliberations of the know nothing party-viewing it, as I consider, in its naked deformity, working for the achievement ot abolition ends in the north and federalism Tn the south. 1 remain yours, etc.,
 BENJ. J. JACOWAY.
 Dardanelze, Arhs, Oct. 1st, 1855.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-09
From the Batcsville Standard Sept. 29 The Know Nothing Barbacue-its
 Orators,

The GREAT know nothing barbecue came of at Indian Ford in the vicinity of this place on Saturday the 22d inst Hon. Solon Borland led off ln speech of some four hours iI length. but with those who did not "timc him , the impression. is, that he spoke much longer, ow- ing to the boring character of the speech.- lie had great deal to say, but chiefly about himself. He dwelt with affectionate tenacity npon all the scenes of his own past glory. and spoke not as one RATIFYING the trade between him and the whigs, but as one already up for the reward-the Governorship! He dwet at great length upon his Greytown exploits-his fame as U. $. Senator, etc. Said :" Bob and Elias" had brought him to Arkansas, but that they ddntsuit him. and he had set up for him. selt-that IS to say, the whigs had offered a higher price for him, and he had closed the trade with them. He read with apparent sat- isfaction some late excellent remarks in the Washington Union, in which he was very ap- propriately compared to Benedict Arnold-but said he, the comparison wont do, because Ar mold sold himself to foreigners, and have sold myself to my own countrymen. But in this Solon was humbugging- he has sold him. self as Arnold did, to the enemies of democra- cy-to those who oppose civil and religious li- berty-to those who oppose the doctrine that 'ii0 oA iilIt tdAdIlOI SnOulu 20 to- gether.
 Borland, we regret, appears to be in bad health. His desertion of that noble old party of free and enlightened thought and action, is, perhaps, knawing upon his conscience severely. His friend H. Neal, too, seemed in bad health. Is it reasonable to suppose that they can enjoy health who would betray such party as the democratic, and go to such one as the know nothings? We hope heaven does not frown up- on them, but that they may both long live to enjoy the reward which the desertion of liberal principles may bring to them. If the Pope of Rome can forgive sins, :.as the know nothings contend, should not Borland and Neal hurry to Rome with l2s Cd, in hands!
 After MT. Borland, Col A. Fowler took the stand. We did not listen long to this old, in- telligent and consistent whg, for this reason.- In social intercourse, Col. Fowler is one of the most dignifed and courteous gentlemen we have met with. But when he rises to make a speech, whatever may be the subject. he is harsh and discourteous in the extreme His passions
The true Democrat., 1855-10-09

Col. ARTHUR HAYs-DYING-As we go tc press, Monday evening, we learn the melancho ly fact that Col. ARTHUR HAYS, the special mai agent, is dying in this city with the yellow fe. ver His physician, we understand, has pro- nounced his case to be hopeless one. While not very well he went few days ago to Ma poleon, where he contracted this worst of dis. cases
 Should Col. HAYS die, the government and the people of this State. will feel his loss With being firm and faithful public servant, he was man of the strictestntegrity;h he was one of Gods best creations. More we will not say until we learn the result of his sickness. We hope and trust that nature may do for him, what the me- dical science seems impotent to accomplish, and that yet he may be spared to his family and the public that he has so faithfully and eff fcently served.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-09
II. T. DIChERMAN, Vace Prt Honn. HAnEr F. srHHArn, Hnnrnn, Secretaries"

SICKNESS IN MEMPHIs.-The yellow fever, orsomething very nearly allied to it, is preva- ing in Memphis to an alarming extent The Memphis Appeal of the 3Oth ult contains the following:
 SICKNESS IN SOUTH MEMPHIs.-At a late hour yesterday evening, we made enquiry of five of our leading physicians, who have an ex- tensive practice in South Memphis, as to the cha racter and extent of the sickness reported in that part of the city; and wo regret to say that we heard nothing encouraging from them.- Each one of the medical gentlemen alluded to, had a number of cases of malignant bilious fever under treatment, and while we did not hear of many cases of yellow fever, clearly marked, still the disease such as it is, and by whatever name it may be called, is most mali gnant and futal North Memphis, we learn, is quite healthy at this time there being very few cases of disease of any kind in that portion of our city. Our citizens cannot be too prudent or temperate.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-09
For the True Dcmocra

For the True Democrat MR. EDIToR:-Will you give the following extract place in your paper? Perhaps it might be interesting to some of your many readers to hear know nothing give testimony, upon a subject that seems to be wrapped in the mantle of mystery. How Parson Brownlow can re- concile this exposition to his holy conscience, and with the balance of his oaths, wherein he solcmnly swore that he would 'evcr keep sa- cred and inviolable' all the obligations of the order, is a question that do not now propose definitely to settle; but think it very probable that the High Priest of the great Philadel phia Sanhedrim has granted him special dispensa- tion--has aJsozved him from that part of his oblig gation--and permitted him to speak out up- on the subject, else he would subject himself to the penalty of his obligation, and have resting on his sanctimonious soul the deep pand blight ing stain of perjury"
 But to the extract. Certainly no member of the order will dare to charge him with perjury. Here it s
 hen we were initiated into tie order we
 
 tered upon the Holy Bible, and not having withdrawn from the order, and lot intending to do so, we feel bound by every consideration of honor and duty to support Rodgers:
 You do soemnly swear before Almighty God and these witnesses, that 50 long as you are con- nected with this organization, if you are not regularly disnisse!. from it, you will, in oH things, POLITICAL OR SOCIAL so far as this order Is concerned, comply with the will of the majority, when expressed in lawful manner, though 1t may conflict with your personal pre- fcrenCc.'
 All who are members of the order and con tinue to be have the same obligation resting up- on them, and if they have any regard for their honor and solemn duty they will vote for Rodgers though he may not be their prefer ence." e."-Br0loa}o0's Vhlg.
 Democrats read the above and then say il you are ready to scear away your liberty to vote as you please Read it you who have joined the midnight conclave, and see if you are not politically soU-ii you can longer act as ireemen. XErA.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-09
Hon. Jacob Thompson.

This gentleman we see announced a candi- date for the U. $. Senate in Mississippi In ac- cordance with custom in that State he has been canvassing before the people.
 The name of Jacob Thompson is familiar to every man south and south h-west as intimately associated with the cause of States rights and democracy. He was a member in the lower house of Congress, and during the greater DOT tion of his service, leader of his party in the House. A skillGul debater, an earnest speaker and practced pariamentarian, he was eminent ly fitted for political leadership
 MT. Thompson was a member during the pendency of the compromise of 1850 His opposition was fearless open and decided to the last. He never faltered in his devotion to the south-his patriotism was above all selfish schemes, and to the last hour of that memora ble contest his voice was heard against the wholesale, shameless and disgraccful sale of the south. His manly opposition to that mea- sure won him in this State host of friends. The democracy of Arkansas look upon Jacob Thompson as true sterling democrat and pure patriot.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-09
For the True DemOC The Meeting at Dover.
Dover, Ark., Oct. 1st, 1855.

DOUer, ATH OCt. lSt, l0oo.
 DEAR SIR:-After the adjournmet of our de- mocratic convention and before the people had dispersed, Mir. Stout was unanimously called for; and, although quite unwell, he could not refrain from complying with what seemed the unanimous wish of his fellow citizens
 He showed most clearly and concusively that the course the know nothings were taking would tend to build up the Roman Catholic church, and brought forward many historical facts to prove this position. As to prescription of foreigners, he said that was a mere humbug to catch votes. He saw no necessity for a change in the naturalization laws. The feder- alists had once extended the time to fourteen years and ef1erson went before the country upon the question of reducing this to shorter period, and the people, by an overwhelming vote, sustained him and hurled the federalsts from office Since that time no party had been able to obtain even respective vote who fa- vored the odious doctrines contained in the alien and sedition laws
 But the best part of his speech was leveled a5alllSt the SeCreSy and OatnS Ot the know nOth- ings. They seemed to reel under his heavy blows.
 Mir. Stout is not an eloquent speaker but one of the most forcible have ever heard. There were two whigs present who had been undecd- cd until they heard Mr. Stouts speech. They then came forward and pledged themselves to vote the democratic ticket in future. Mir. Stout will make converts wherever he speaks l wish every democrat and whg who is not blinded by prejudice would come and hear him on the 23d. He has the entire confidence of the whole community. A few know nothngs as. sembled outside of the court house and kep up a noise to prevent him from being heard.- One in particular would occasionally come in but could not stand Mr. Stout's blows.
 You shall hear from me again after the 23d Old Pope is doubly secure, when such men a: Billy Stout take the stump. Every thing mus yield before his powerful logic
The true Democrat., 1855-10-09
Thirty Thousand Democrats.

The democracy-the NATIONAL DEMOCRACY are becoming fully aroused to the sense of inn pending danger threatening the destruction oi the constitution and the Union. Never in the history of the country did they stand more united. The immense gathering of the hosts of democracy at Independence Square, Phila- dclphia, on the 17th ultimo was scene cheer ing and hopeful to the true lovers of the coun- try. It was an earnest, token that foreshad- ows success in the coming campaign.
 Democrats from every section, north and south of the BLACK LINE, met there united and harmonious. Resolutions were passed national to the core, States rights re- e-asserted, the Kan sas-N ebraska bill maintained, and no vital or national question ' pretermittea''
 This is but the prelude to the campaign of 1856. The democracy are beginning to mar shal their forces to drive back to his den the hideous murderer "SAM." The INTENSE AMERICAN FEELING" that prevailed among the democracy at Independence Square assures us that 1.-THE COUNTRY IS sAFE."
The true Democrat., 1855-10-09
Democratic Meeting in Pope County.

Pursuant to previous notice, the democracy of Pope county, together with the patriot portion of the old whig party, assembled at Dover on the 29th ut.
 The meeting was called to order by w. B. Young, and Judge Isaac Brown was chosen pre- sident and Willie G. Hills secretary.
 On motion of w. B. Young, the following corresponding committee was appointed by the chair. w. B. Young A. Sims and Roof II. Howell.
 Owing to the incemency of the weather the attendance was not very numerous; and it was suggested that the meeting adjourn to meet again at Dover on TUESDAY, the 23d of Octo- Der, which was adopted, and an invitation ex- tended to all those who approve of the object of the meeting to attend and participate in the proceedings.
 The proceedings were directed to be sent to the True Democrat for publications and the meeting adjourned to meet again as above
 ISAAC BROWN, Chair. WILLIE c. HILLS, Secretary
The true Democrat., 1855-10-09
IuIlp DnlIns O.. Ark. Sant % 1S55

Tulip Dal3as Co., Arh, Sept. g, 1855. MR. EDIToR:-I see published in your paper of the 2Oth inst, that l am expected to make speech to a know nothing ratification meet ing, at DeBardelabon's Springs, Union county, on the 2Oth inst
 This look upon as an unwarranted use of my name, and am astonished that you should have permitted 1t, in the absence of all author- ty for so doing If you have been misinformed as to my opinion touching the political ques- tions of the day, I will state for your infor- nation and the information of all others who may take an interest in the matter that 1 am democrat now as 1 expect ever to be so long as that party adheres faithfully to the princi pies by which they are now governed.
 l am opposed to know nottingham in all its bearings and tendencies. l see nothing good in it that cannot be found in the political creed of the democratic party, and in much better company. l can see much which in my iudg- mcnt can but result in disaster and injury to the country. In word, am cs free from the talnt cf hno,0 netbingjsm as any n1an Hving
 hope you will do me the justice to publish thls note i'll your paper, so that the correction may go with the misrepresentation.
 l am respectfully, your obt serv't,
 JOHN SELDEN ROANE. To the Editor of the Ouachita Herald, Cam den, Ark.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-09
Prairie County.

MIR. EDIToR.-Having just returned from g short visit to Prairie, with pleasure, l hasten to inform you that the democracy is all right, SC far as Prairie is concerned The know nothings had an appointment to meet the third Satur- day in September, in order to reorganize a council, in Brownsville. In fact the first thing I discovered on grocery door, was, "America for Americans, Brownsville council, No. g. will meet Saturday evening" But on the Sa- turday alluded to, dead failure took place, as there was not enough to fill the office
 If the success of the democratic party de- pended on Prairie, we would have nothing to fear. Yours, etc.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-09

LEGISLATORS WITHDRAWING. - Our paper this week contains more work for the abusive pen of the hero of Greytown. The with drawal of Col. B. J. JAcowAY, whose card we publish, will doubtless present to him another object of assault
 Dr. Borland is playing a desperat te game His tactics are to abuse, lash and vilify every man who withdraws from the midnight order: with view to prevent future withdrawals He sees the necessity of stopping, by some means or other, the rush that democrats every where are making to clear their skirts of the "taim of knOw nothingisna," and the lash is the means that he is now resorting to.
 Dr. Borland has mistaken the character o the democrats of Arkansas. He may terrify know nothings but the democracy cannot be awed by such attacks. The withdrawing is go. ing and will still continue to go on.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-09

Gov JOHN SELDEN RoANE.-We publish this week the letter of Ex-Gov. Roane to the Camden Herald, know nothing paper lii a nut for the know nothings to crack. It seems that Gov Roane's mama had been used to en- tice crowd of hearers to know nothing meet ing in Union county. He was announced there as speaker in the know nothing cause
 Read his reply. It comments itself to that avaricious spirit of the know nothings that claims so much more than they have any right n
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fS- Poor BOrland appears to get slap fror

 all sides. The Boston Post says: "The democrats of Arkansas feel confident of their continued ascendency since Dr. Borzand tef htem."
 Hear what the oldest native American paper in the United States says:
 Hon. Solon Borland's accession to the know nothing party, does notseem to meet with much favor on the part of the brethren. The Phila- delphia Sun, the oldest native American paper in the United States, hopes the report is not true, and says that his association can do no good to any organization."
 Another exchange says:
 "Fate is against the know nothings in all quar- ters. Solon Borand of Arkansas has deserted his recent colors and joined them" Alas! poor Borland, into what pi.iful posi- ton have you placed yourself, merely to grati- fy low spirit of malice and revenge-Kan Buren hatelkgencer.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-09

its being preservative of those rights. The act is taking, as it were, one stick from the bundle and breaking it, and we should look upon it in this light. One simple criterion there is which the people should use in guarding their riShts-that is to sec that every man is in pos session of his own. They may be pretty sure then that no one has more than his share, and that aristocracy, in one of its principle features has yet 10 make a beginning.
 A JEALOUS PROTESTANT.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-09
ssseIiing off to Close the Concern"
From fzard County.

We extract the following from private let ter from lizard county, dated Sept. 20.
 "The know nothings have organized coun- cil on Rocky Bayou, in this county, with fifteen or eighteen members, headed by a north Me- thodist preacher. 'Straws show which way the wind blows It is not the poor Catholics that their hypocritical chant is over, but to free southern slaves All such preachers ought to be sent off in hurry and not suffered to ever come back agan.''
The true Democrat., 1855-10-09

9T An election has just taken place in Maine. The following paragraph discoses a part of the base means adopted there to enable Americans to rule America"
 We understand that the last order from the headquarters of know nottingham in this State is" lmprison every man you see at all tipsv m the streets, 'cho is not 1ojh Hs, and keep him secure till after the election. Every vote counts" To what a low pitch of villiany and despair must that party be reduced, who think by such despcable means to carry the election in this State? In Wiscasset we learn that a number of citizens who were neper Lao,yn to be drunk in their GUes, have been thrown into pri- son in accordance with this order. Such is one of the base purposes which that judicjous mo- ral, and refning Maine law is made to subscrye People of Maine! shall it avail with those who,
 ignoring it as an issue in the coming election, would thus make 1t an instrument to raise An son P. Merrill and his abolition supporters into ofice?-Lancola Democrat
The true Democrat., 1855-10-09

OPENING MAILs-INTRUDER MUST BE TURN ED OUT.-The post office department has issued anorder in relation to the opening and closing of mails It sets forth that the mails cannot, in compliance with law, be opened or made up by the postmasters or his sworn assistants with in the reach of fpersons not authorized to han dle them. The postmaster must, therefore, while discharging these duties, exclude from the room appropriated to the use of his office, all persons except his assistants regularly em- ployed and sworn
The true Democrat., 1855-10-09

YELLOW FEVER AT NAPoLEoN.-W learn that the yellow fever in its worst form prevails at Napoleon, and that many of the citizens have already fallen victims to it. We have not a list of those who have died, but we understand Mr. Hubbard, an old merchant there, and Mr. Robt. Mayson, of the firm of Britt & Mayson, are among the humber. Mir. SHANNON, the ac. complished editor of the Sentinel we under stand, was lying at the point of death.
 The fever we also understand, was some- what abating; there were however about thirty five cases in the place.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-09

Dled-Near Springfield, in Conway county, Arks., on the 10th of September, 1855 ALGER- NON SYDNEY PAvATT, Eso., after a short illness, aged S7 years.
 The deceased was born in Humphreys coun- ty, Tennessee, where he studied law under w. B. Allen esq., and came to this State in the year 1947, and settled in this city, (Clarksvile,) with a view of establishing himself in the practice of law, where he has continued to reside up to the day of his death. For some time previous to his demise he was rising rapidly among his fellow w-men, and if he had been spared would have become the centre of no inconsiderable influence.
 Our lamented friend was man of strong passions but with stronger will, and blessed With such monitor within as enabled him to direct his impulsive soul in the paths of eleva- ted pursuits. His friends who had watched him anxously for many years, rejoiced to see the lmpetuosities of youth developed i'll energy of character, without rashness-frmness without obstinacy--provident without penuriousness, and liberal without prodigality and extravi- gance. His nature was all above board In choosing causes between the injured and the op- pressor selfish calculations never caused him to falter moment-mercy and humanity were sure of him. To his friends he was true as steel and they knew it.
 Poor Pavatt. he has fallen in the bloom of manhood, when the sun of prosperity and hap piness shone full on his path. He leaves fond young wife, and an only child to mourn his loss; but he will be remembered by others many years hence when the busy world will seem to have forgotten him. May the sod rest light on his breast NJ.
 At the residence of his mother in this county, on the 27th day of September PowHATTEN, son lof Solomon and Minerva Johnson, in the se- yenth year of his noe of cOnpestive chill