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The true Democrat., 1855-11-13

l THE SPREAD OF CORRECT SENTIMENTS. - The manly and conservative sentiments of Judge Kane's opinion in the Passmore William son case, have given great satisfaction through out the south and shed a broad gleam of hope on the hearts of all patriots. This feeling oi qualification will be greatly enhanced by the following bold action taken by citizens of Iowa. young and vigorous State, and thoroughly democratic, notwithstanding her abberation from the right line last fall. As the New York Day Book says this is a novel stand for peopleln the northern States to take, but 1t is the right one, and the one that is bound to go-depend upon that"
 A meeting of the citizens of Sidney, Iowa was held on the 18th ult., to express theF views on the question of slavery They pre- ambled literatim ct verbatim that they " be- lieve the negro to be both physically and in- tellectually inferior to the Anglo Saxon-no' susceptible of the same degree of cultivation and improvement, and consequently incapable of occupying the same position in the scale oi being-which facts, superadded to the differ ence of color between the races, clearly indicate the relative and true position of the two races when existing together, should be that of mas ter and slave" After which they resolved amongst other things,
 That slavery being necessary to the south under the circumstances, and guaranted by the compact under which we live, we deem the agitation of the question off its abolition, use less and hurtful to the best interests of our common country.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
Democratic Mass Meeting and Free Bar
 bacue near Heiena

The Phillips county democratic association will hold mass meeting rear Helena. on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22d and 23d, to ratlty me-honored democratic principles and policy, and to promote the cause of civil and religious liberty.
 A beautiful democratic banner will be nre. sented by the ladies of Phillips.
 Among others, the following democratic speakers are invited to attend and address the people: Ex-Gov. J. w. Matthews, Hon. la. cob Thompson, and Col David C. Glenn, of Miss; Hon. R. w. Johnson, Hon. A. B. Green. wood, and Ex-Gov. John s. Roane, of Ark: Ex-Gov. A. V. Brown, Gen. c. J. Pillow, and David M. Currin, esq, of Tenn; Hon. Albert Rust Hon. E. A. Warren, and Col. II. M. Rec tor, of Ark
 A barbecue, free to all, will be given, and ample preparations will be made for ten thou. sand persons. A cordial invitation is extend. ed to the people of Arkansas and the adjacent States. The ladies are especially and earnest. ly invited to attend. COME ONE! COME ALL. - - .
 COMMITTEE OF FARRANGEMENrs.-J.T Thoma- son, E. A. J. Martin Davis Thompson. Jno Foreman, John Gillin, J. c. Tappan, Josenh D. Kendall, James Rogers, Robert Malopev T. s. Elder, J. Alderson, Marcellus Suggett' Wm. McGrew Adam Allison, W. D. Robbins c. H. Gilbert, John c. O. Smith, Charles E. Nash, Alexander Graves, A. N. Ewart, James T. Crary. William Wetherly, William, H. Cal vert, T. c. Hindman, Jr
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13

4 OCR PAPER.-Having started our steam en- g'ne, last week we printed the first paper that was ever Esinted in Arkansas by steam.
 Our office is now complete to do all manner of printing at the lowest possible prices. Our engine in conncxion with our power press. works wei-only requiring about "bucket of water anl a basket of chips" to run it all day.
 Our circulation is not only larger than that of any other paper snow in the State, but much exceeds that of any paper ever published in Arkansas. Our subscription list will already nearly double that of the Gazette " in this city, and will in one year more nearly treble it. We now send our paper not only to every county in the State, but to nearly every town ship
 To advertisers then, it furnishes communi. catisn to the people unequaled by any paper in Little Rock. Those who wish to make their trades and professions known to the people of Arkansas, will do well to ad vertize in the True Democrat.
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against the principles of our constitution and clvll and religious liberty. Anarchy and blood- shed persecution, churchburning, and every imaginable excess, seems to follow in the footprints of Know Nottingham. It has bro- ken up friendships in families, and neighbor- hoods, separated members of the same church caused the real people to loose confidence in ministers of the gospel, who have disgraced their calling by uniting with their midnight clan, who are making war upon the consttu. ton of the country-and which uncoustitution- al crusade against religious denomination has done more to strengthen Catholicism in the United States than could possibly be effected 1T any other way.
 II Is to the democracy of the nation that we must look for safety. No other is national and 1t IS fair to suppose that great party like 1t Is, founded upon the constitution as d plat form, having directed the affairs of govern ment for more than half a century, and buil up the nation to its present pinnicle of renown has done enough to entitle 1t to the confidence and support of the great mass of the American people, in opposition to any otherism that may be concocted for the purpose of its overthrow But to conclude this hastily written letter Know Nottingham is getting to be efete-and never liked to kick dead dog.
 l am with great respect,
 Your ob'd servant
 B. c. HARLEY.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13

HE CRUsADER.-In olden time, when men wished to atone for some grievous sin, they projected crusades to the holy land against the lnildcI. They travelled far and endured all manner of hardships with the consolation that their trials in such cause were insufficient atonement to the Great Being whom they had offended.
 The day of crusaders is not yet over. We have one now going On in our midst against the religion of the Catholic. Sinners who justly look upon their offences as henious in the sight of man and God, hope to wipe out their crimlnalty by waglng an interncine warfare against the Catholic church and the sacred in strulnent that affords it protection.-the consti tuition.
 The leader of this sect in Arkansas is Sozon BorLand His sin is not a slight one. Ii is that of hypocriscy, and if there is sin that the holy scriptures have denounced in unmitigated terms, It is the one with which he stands charged before the world In vain do we ask for denial or for an explanation. His only reply IS smashing charge uron the few poor Catholics we have in our midst His own talthleSsness to the couse of Protestanism.- APosTAcY from the BAPTIST CHURcH-his re- creancy to his recorded vows, all claim not moment of his attention. We suppose they are sins for which he thinks he has more than atoncd by his crusade against the unresstipg Catholics of this State
 In calling upon Dr. Borland, as we have of ten done in vain, in regard to this matter of his Jacksliling from the Baptist church. we might point him to that passage in the scrip ture which says, Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly y to cast out the mote out of thy brothers eye" But will it do any oood? Will 1t bring him to an "honest confession" :" which We are told Is good for the soul?"- No, 1t will not. Far flom it. He has kept his secret for years, and even his most intimate Know Nothing friend, in warning shoulder to shoulder with him, against the Catholic church has known nothing of it. Little did they think their leader was an apostate in reigeon as well as politics.
 The bachsAde,' Out of what corrupt ma- teral does the great American party manufac- ture their captains of hundreds. and captains of thousands."
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
JAMES M. CRARY,
Helena, Oct. %, 1855.
The Eldorado Democratic Union

In the Union of Nov. 5th we observed with the highest pleasure, the name of THOMAS B. HARRINGTON placed at its mast head as sole cdi- tor. We welcome MR. HARRINGTON into the corps e9itOraal with the more pleasure that we know him to be an estmable and courteous gentleman, and bold, clear and effective wri- ter. His first issue gives full evidence of his ability to conduct newspaper and make it both useful and interesting to his numerous subscribers.
 As to his politics, he is democrat. OfKnow Nottingham, he says:
 "From its very inception, have been bitterly opposed to what is known amongst us as "know Nothingism;" being fully convinced that should 1t ever prove successful, it will be blow inflicted upon the very vitals of the con- stitution tself-and shall do all in my DOW CT to drive this damnable heresy back to the abolition kennel from whence it sprang; yea I believe the day is not far distant when the name will only be used as a byword and re- proach."'
 Mir. Wm. II. Hines, sterling old democrat whose name has so long been connected with the Union, will remain in the office as publish. er
 With such men at it's helm as it now has. we doubt not the success, pecuniarily and political ly, of the Union Certainly, .fuN success is what we wish it most cordially.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
VII VH0 Oo"VS0 w I :. J V.lAtCV5, VCC. ID Letter from President Pierce.

The letter which we publish below was writ ten, as its date imports, something more than a year ago. It had reference of course, to the state of things then existing, but it is no less applicable to that of the present time. Though written only for the perusal of the individual addressed, it so briefly and plainly, and so we'll expresses the views of the President, upon ques- tions of interest to the public and upon which we have differed from portion of those in this State with whom we have acted politically, that we deem its publication at this time as not only proper, but due to the cause with which we are enSaged-the cause, as we believe of our com mon country.
 The letter shows, most explicitly, the Presi- dents firm adherence to the doctrine of non- in tervention, his patriotic determination to stand openly upon the same platform of correct prn. ciples at the north and at the south, whatever may be the consequences to himself or to his party; and at the same time, his perfect faith that the intelligence of the people, will ap- pre- fate and approve the right whenever it is fairly presented to them.
 We commend the letter to those who have sometimes charged upon the administration freesol proclivites, as we'll as those who wish to cater for abolition support by significant si. fence, or worse still, by making platforms ouooVdhlldiiy iihC Ilduo at In lS4o, or at least capable of being so under stood:
 Washington, D. C., Aug. 26, 1854.
 My DEAR SIR: Accept my thanks for your kind letter of the 22d inst, in the general views of which heartily concur.
 The members of your party can only act to- gether cordially and efficiently when they can cordially recognize common platform
 The principle of non-intervention," which constitutes the leading feature of the Nebraska and Kansas bill, received the sanction of the democracy of the republic in 1852. It was re-attirmed by more than seven tenths of the democracy of the House and Senate upon the passage of the bill referred to; and will, with in eighteen months, furnish, from it's inherent soundness, the strongest issue we can tender to our opponents
 But even if it were otherwise, are we to aban- don the right. or manifest our want of faith in the intelligence and patriotism of the people, by significant silence?
 If we of the northern and middle States arc unable to sustain ourselves upon the ground of maintaining for, and securing to the people of
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13

every State and territory of this Union all their constitutional rights and immunities, our nomi. nal ascendency would cease to be either hono rabe to ourselves or useful to the country. Be. sides, so far as the democratic party is concern ed, all experience proves that every apparent advantage gained by temporizing policy, or by concessions to error and lanaticism, have on- ly resulted in ultimate distraction and weak ness. Individuals who desire to retain nominal ly position in the democra.ic ranks, but who are unwilling to stand upon national platform, should understand, that while the masses can we'll dispense with their co-operation, they can- not, by silence, occupy doubtful position up- on fundamental questions affecting the cordial and permanent union of these States without losing public confidence, and with 1t self-re- spect
 am, with high esteem your friend,
 FRANKLIN PIERCE.
 Hon. J. J. TAYLOR, Oswe9o, N. '.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13

ARCHBISHOP kENRICK AND DR. BRowNsoY. -The following paragraph from the learned ArchbishOp's conclusive "vindication O the Catholic church" is going the rounds of the preSs:-
 Although addressed this distinguished pub licist (Mr. Brownson) in 1046, in terms of high commendation of his zeal and ability in defence of the Catholic faith, which he had embraced but two years before, and the other Bishops concurred with me, none thought of rendering ourselves responsible for whatever views he might afterwards entertain, as he himself has recently avowed most distinctly, to correct the abuse made of our signatures, which are repre- sented as implying an unqualified endorsement of all his sentiments. Most assuredly I dissent from him if he claim for the Pope any right to interfere with our civil allegiance. With his full knowledge and entire approval, Catholics everywhere pledge and render it to the govern ment under which they live; knowing that 1t is a duty independent of all ecclesiastical sane ton. However strong may be the language sometimes employed by Mir. Brownson am fully convinced that he does not mean any such thing, and that he as we'll as every other Catholic in the States, in the hour of trial, will be found the devoted supporters of our national and State institutions"
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
Respectfully yours,
 WILLIAM SMITH.
For the True Demo
Osage, Ca'YoH O., Ark, Oct. 20, '55.

TOT the True Democrat.
 Osage, Carroll O., Ark., Oct 20, '55.
 EDITOR TRUE DEMoCRAT:-Having been a member of the Know Nothing party, or self styled American party, for some time, and find ing that the design of that party is not what it was represented to me to be at the time join- ed 1t, but found to be at war with the rights of the south and our time honored democracy: and in order to place myself right before my (ellowcitizens, 1 wish it distinctly understood, that 1 have now and forever withdrawn from that order have no doubt done wrong of ten, but 1 am proud to know that I have done right once iD my life; so you may consider me safely on board the democratic ship again. know she will do to trust; she has rode out many storm and will ride out many more. Many more have withdrawn, but 1 am not au- thorized to send their names. The Know No. things are making no show in Carroll, as you will learn by their defeat in our recent elcc- tion for sheriff They were beaten by a clear ma ority of nearly five hundred votes and had there been general turn out their defeat would have been unprecedented in their history. Yours truly,
 [ NE ID n
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
The News from Europe.

The point of the news by the Africa is again financial. Cotton 1t seems has continued to tall and with such rapidity as to create a positive panic. Of course 1t is not always possi- ble to assign an immediate cause for these fuc tuatlonS Tn speculative commodities; but, ac- cording to the old rules of trade, fall in cot ton indicates decline of manufacturing indus try. In the present case it means, according to those rules, that the war is absorbing the labor which would otherwise be employed in con- verting raw cotton into manufactured goods; also, that owing to the impo vershment of the community of customers, there is an unusually light demand for cotton goods. The effect of the fall will be injurious on this market- Strong hopes havebeen entertained by spccu- lators on this side that the price of cotton would be maintained; their disappointment will be the more poignant as the fall already req. lized must disturb, to a very serious extent, the state of our commercial relations and exchange with England
 It Is mentioned as a piece of news that the bank has not yet further increased the rates of discount Considering that it was only last week we heard that the bank had raised the rate to 5Il2, this singular announcement indi. cateS very alarming state of feeling on the other side. We have seen for some time the bank increase tho rate of interest one per cent month; but is 1t going to advance now at the rate Of 12 per cent Der week? Quite clear t IS, of course, that the bank of France coutin- ues to draw on its neighbor for specie, and that Napoleon has not vet been able to make up hls mind to suspend specie payments. They move slowly, these Europeans.
 From the seat of war there is no news A sklrmsh at kertash, resulting in the defeat of the Russians, is the only event noticed. But the news of the bombardmeut of Odessa and the attack of the Forts on the Isthmus of the Perekop by the gunboat squadron, was hourly expected when the steamer left. Strange to say, we have no confirmation of the rumor which came by the last mail, to the effect that. the Baltic fleets had bombarded Revel.-N. l. Herald, Oct p.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
From the Democratic Union. Letter From Hon. B. c. Harley.
 P,1ncet0n. AyLs.. Oct. 9th 1055

HoN. A. RUST AND OTHERS, Committee:
 GENTLEMEN:-Yourl letter inviting me to be with you as one of the democratic speakers at democratic mass meeting and barbecue, at Eldorado on Saturday. October 2Oth inst, has been received, and l have delayed answering it in the hope that l could make it convenient to attend. But for reasons unnecessary to men, tlon cannot be with you in person on that in- teresting occasion. assure you nothing would afford me more sincere pleasure than to be with the indomtabe democracy of old Union, and contributing my humble mite in rolling the conquering car of democracy over the head of one of the most dangerous isnas that has ever been promul gated by the opponents of demo- cracy. Our Union is in danger from the cru srde of Know Nottingham and aboitionism
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13

Or A fair young lady of Arkansas county sent us two dollars, with message that she had made the money by sewing; that she was good democrat, born and raised in Arkansas "a lover of the constitution of the United States and of civil and religious liberty, which 1t guarantees, and opposed to the uncharitable persecution of people on account of their rel- zion or the place of their birth. She looks upon this government as an asylum to all who flee from the expressions of despots and aris- tocrats. and finding the "True Democrat ad- vocating her views, she wishes us to send it to her. She is opposed to the monarchical, un- charitable and uuchrstian principles of Know Nottingham, and to all other enemies and as- sallants of the constitution, and our just and equal rights.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
WILLIAM HUBBARD.
PowhaHan, Ark., Nov. Sd, 1855

MR. EDIToR:-The undersigned, from expe- rimental knowledge of the objects and princi- pies of the American party, Commonly called Know Nothings,) have withdrawn from Coun- cil No. P, Lawrence county, feeling that to act with the order would conflict with the duties which as freemen we owe to our country
 B. F. MATHEWS,
 JOHN AMONETT,
 DAVID l.. RICHIE,
 JAMES H. FISHER.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
Trayeiiup Agent.

Mir. lsHAa W. WYATT is now on a tour as agent for the True Democrat, for the purpose of soliciting He will visit Prairie, Monroe, Jackson, Lawrence Fulton, Green Independence, Izard and W Whte coun- ties. We recommend him to the favor of our friends and request them to render him such assistance as they conveniently
 Persons having claims in the above counties will find MT Wyatt faithful and efficient collector.
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their country, against this most dangerous and insidious foe to civil liberty and religious free- dom. The following persons have authorized us to publish their withdrawals:-JohnG Glenn, James Haynes, w. K. Haynes and w. P. Ed wards
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
Saline O., November 5th, 1855.
EDITOR OF THE TRUE DEMOCRAT

EDITOR OF THE TRUE DEMOCRAT
 Dear Sir: l write to state in your paper that I joined the order called the Know Nothings. but do not believe in its rules. I wish to let the public know that 1 am no longer a member I would have withdrawn some time ago, but have been confed to bed of sick ness and unable to attend to any business.- 1 have long been disgusted with Know Moth: ingism. l have always been free man, and always intend to be. Therefore I quit it. have ever been whig, but cannot be a Know Nothing.
 Respectfully yours,
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
From the Hampstead Democrat. PnrnrIhn lnt % 1OSE

MR. EDIToR:-You will confer favor by announcing my withdrawal from the American or Know Nothing organization. have regu- lary withdrawn from the council joined but understanding that l am still claimed by that party, take this method of publicly renoun- eng all allegiance therewith and claim to be a true democrat Truly yours,
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
Respectfully.
Your friend,

R. w. JOHNSON P. $. When commenced this letter, did not intend it for the public eye, but as there is nothing in 1t that do not sincerely believe and would not on all orcasions publicly declare, you may communicate it to the committee and give it such publication as you please
 R w r
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
G.. RIND.
Democratic Star Office for Sale

Pursuant to power in me vested, as admins trator of the estate of James NJ. Cleveland, deceased, l will sell at private sale, one-hay of the Democratic Star printing office,-the inter- est of the deceased. If desired the ao1ole es- tablshment can be purchased. There are two excellent presses, and the other material are complete and almost new The locality is an excellent one, and the patronage of the office extensive. An opportunity is now offered for a profitable investment. TERMs:-Credit of twelve months, with bond and approved securi- ty. Address.
 JAMES NJ. CRARY,
 \ Uni, :rt.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13

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., 1855-11-13
Your ob'd servant,
 E. C. HARLEY.

0T A called meeting of the Sons of Tenn perance, will take place at their hall, on to- morrow night. All the members are requested to be present,as business of importance will be transacted/
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13

LARGE SALE OF NEGRoEs-Major Eaton, of Dallas county, offers for sale forty negroes, which presents chance for purchasing See his advertisement
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13

Nothing platform. It means nothing; or if it means anything, it is the using of Gods name to justify the violation of Gods commandment
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
T. B. FLOURNOY.

WITHDRAWALS IN COLUMBIA CoUNTY.-In all portions of the State, members are becom
 ing disgusted with Sam, and are leaving the dark conspirators, and coming to the rescue of
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13

Of course we send the paper to her address. With the smiles of the ladies, to encourage us, we boldly defy the machinations of all of our enemies.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
From the South Stamp. More Come Cutters.

More Come Outcrs. The following names were handed us with the request that we publish them as having withdrawn from the Know Nothing council in Bradley county.
 JAMES N. MARKS
 G. B. STEWART,
 C. HASKINS
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TUMLINsoSvILLE, ScoTT Co.,, Oct 30, '55 NOTICE TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE KNow NOTHING PARTY.-Be it known by all persons, that we, the undersigned, do hereby withdraw from said party.
 JOSEPH TUMLINSON,
 O. c. MITCHELL,
 A. J. TUMLINSON.