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The true Democrat., 1855-10-16

0r A correspondent of the Memphis Ap- peal furnishes that paper the following gloomy picture of know nottingham in this State:
 "I passed through the following counties, re- turning recently from Fort Smith to Princeton in Dallas county, to wit: Sebastian, Scott, Nlon roe and Clarke, and l can assure you upon the honor of man that know nottingham is tot tering to its grave fasterthan you can have any conception. I made particular enquiries con- cerning its growth in Scott county. The order is believed to number now some forty or fifty out of 175 they had about threo months since. In Montgomery county, Mr. STRINGFELLow the democratic representative, joined them some time last spring, and was leading member. He continued with them about a month, when he became disgusted and withdrew; and now their place of meeting is as desoate as the grave. Not member has attended for two whole months. In Clarke county the democrats are daily returning to the fold, and some honest, and patriotic whigs are rallying around our stan- dard.
 Gen. JAMES YELL and the Hon. E. A. WAR REIN are at this time canvassiug this portion of Arkansas. TeN, is one of those disappointed office seekers, like SoLoN BoRLAND, c. c. DAN LEY, & Go. You will recollect that Yell was defeated by Conway, in 1852 in the democratic canvass for Governor, and twice for U. S. Se- nator by Judge Sebastian. Col Warren met Gen. Yell a few days since at Princeton and demolished him. You may rest easy concern ing Arkansas. It is the opinion of many know ing men that she will give larger majority for the democracy than she has done for years past"
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16

ciples which was adopted by the few "ultras. D We copy the resolution on the subject of sla- very.
 "Resolved, That in common with the vast ma jorlty of the people of Ohio, we consider the repeal of the Missouri copromise a fragrant violation of a compact between the north and south, established by statesmen and patriots, and that ITS RESTORATION IS DEMAND ED by the plainest dictates of honor and po- licy"
 Such are the sentiments of the know noth- ings of Ohio, for whom the brethren of Arkan- sas profess strong fraternal feeling and poll tical attachment
 While the democracy of Ohio fully endorse the Nebraska bill, we find all other parties fighting against it. If the democratic party is not sustained, we tremble for the safety o the country.
 KNOW NOTHING NATIoNALITY.--We invite the attention of the citizens of Arkansas to the following candid confession by the Chronicle a new know nothing paper established in this city:
 "Although there is little prospect of securing at present. the nationality of the movement on the Philadelphia lattorm, as an entirety vet, having confidence in the integrity of pur pose actuating the masses of the party in thi. State, we believe they may continue to worE profitably here at home,'' etc, etc.
 This is frank confession. There is Attl prospect cf secwiny, at present, the nationality Q the n,ovenaent oa Me Philadelphia platto1m as CT entirety" This is what we have always con- tended for. The know nothings are not ma tional. In the south they are southerners; 1T the north, they are abolltonlsts. This is al undenlable fact. The know nothing party is entirely sectional.
 Now we ask southeners, if they are willing to surrender the national democracy for sec tional faction? The democratic party alone i national. It is the only national party in tht Union North and south the democrats stanl upon the Nebraska bil
 What hope is there for the Union in th know nothing party? If it triumphs, th northern faction is aboitionized and is in th majority, and consequently its abolition measure will drive the south from the Union.
 Southerners! your only hope for the Uniol is in the triumph of the democratic party
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
The Cotton Crop of 1853.

The New York Times, of the 14th ult., publishes the following estimate of the cotton crop of the United States for the season just closed. It is derived from the New York
 ShiRping List, which, we believe, has been ge- nerally conceded to be reliable. It will be seen that the amount falls below 100000.
 The cotton crop of the United States for the season, which, by commercial usage, closed on the 3lst ult., amounted to twenty-eisht hundred and forty-seven thousand, three hundred and thirty nine bales; say 2,847, ,339 bales This is the exact figure arrived at to-day by the New York AipPjng List, the standard authority by which most of the estimates and agers on the crop are determined. Every pr ,cr correction at each port and district of rec and export receipts: 1855. 1854.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
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.
 A crisis has arrived in the history of this great republic, when the friends of political and re- ligious liberty should array themselves in 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 insidi- ous assaults made by the secret oath bound par ty called know nothing', 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 oratoro will address the meeting, and barbecue be given, to which the citizens Of the adjoining counties are invit-
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16

Too YoUNG.-By way of apologising fol Sam's defeats in Virginia, Tennessee, North Caro- hna, Alabansa and Isras, Dr. Borland said he was too young-not yet grown.
 Two months have elapsed, and still he is bea ten again-almost dstanced. The democracy left him far behind in the political race ir Georgia, few days since-run clear away from him!
 What is the matter now Doctor? Ls he stiA too yo,uge But the older he gets, the more badly he seems to be beaten. When he was first brought upon the track, indeed in his in- fancy, the papers were full of his victories- The invisible Sam" was always "around D and always invincible" But now we hear of nothing but his defeats
 Poor Sam Instead of being too youaq, Doctor, we rather think him too oM He is broken down, sir He has been ridden too hard in the "wild hunt for office," and he has had too much dead weight to pack That's it, eh! Doctor
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
From Franklin County.
OZARK, ARK, Oct. II. 1855

OZARK, ARK, Oct. II, 1655. DEAR JOHNSON :-
 Our town has been in bilious state of ex- citement ever since Sunday morning, from the fact that James Degan, the murderer of Cal win Davis, young man of promise and true worth, had broke jail and fled to parts un- known. He broke jail with one Charles Ash ing who was convicted at our last circuit court of letting him out of jail on the 26th of Sep. telnber, 1854. The murder was a cold blooded one, and from all accounts, premeditated. We trust his Excellency, Gov Conway, will offer a suitable reward for his apprehension.
 Very truly yours,
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16

(T There seems to be no end to the stories they tell of humorous Irishmen, who seem to have the knack of making fun whether they mean it or not. Here: is our district attorney, John McKeon, whlom member of Congress, who then and there, in the midst of a speech, was suddenly called to order by one of the members for being personal in his remarks:
 "I am not personal, MT. Speaker" exclaim- ed McKeon, "I had no reference to the sensi- five gentleman in what said; but, sir, this is not the first time that an arrow shot at ven- ture, has hit the very mark that was intend- edi,'-Harrer.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
Wa1Yen, Sept. 21st., 1855.
Green County Democratic Association.

Ac a meeting of portion of the democra- cy of Green county, held, pursuant 10 notice at Gainesville, on Tuesday, September 25, 1855 at 3 o'clock, P. M., Phillip k. Lester was cal led to the chair, and Alexander McEroy elect ed secretary.
 The chairman stated the object of the meet ing to be, to organize democratic association for Green county, briefly explained the pro- prlety of 50 doing, and appealed to all demo- crats of the county, to come forward and aid ill the work.
 James B. Ragsdale, esq, offered a constitu- ton for the proposed association. Col. Thomas C. Hindman jr., of Phillips coun- ty, being present, was called on to address the association He accordingly took the stand and spoke in behalf of democratic principles, and against the dangerous nature and aims of know nottingham. He insisted on the duty of democrats to themselves to their time honored principles, and to their country, to begin forth with to prepare for the contest of '56 and hoped that the gallant democracy of Green, would not be behind their brethren in other counties in meeting the insidious attacks of the enemy. He then read and explained each article of the proposed constitution, pointed out the difference between their provisions and the anti-republlcan requirements of the know mo- thing constitution, and earnestly appealed to the audience to organize an association and work unitedly and zealously for the good cause of civil and religious liberty.
 On motion, the constitution, as read was unanimously adopted, and was signed by forty six of the citizens present.
 On motion, Phillip K. Lester was elected president and Alexander McElroy, secretary of the Green county democratic association.
 On further motion, the association adjourned to meet at Greensboro in Powell township on Thursday, September 27, 1855, at one o'clock, r. M
 PHILLIP K. LESTER, President
 ALEXANDER MCELRoY, Secretary
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
Letter from Camden.
Canaden, October 2nd, IS

Canaden, October 2nd, 1855.
 DEAR DEMOCRAT :-The political cauldron which has been boiling and bubbling here for the past few months, "untl it was like to over run the stew" has of late subsidcl into a per feet calm. Democracy is decidedly in the as. tendency in Ouachita county. On last Saturday night, the democratic association of Camden held their stated meeting, which was largely attended by the "unterrifed," and was addre,- sel by Mr. Clcaver, its able president, Dr. Will Hams, anl by Geo. A. Gallagher, esq, of youl city, who though diSclaiming to be q politician yet made one of the most able, eloquent and courteous speeches, in vindicaton of the truth. of democracy, it has ever been my lot to hear He was greeted with applause, and when h, closed the floor trenaJled
 Know nottingham, though not entirely de funct here, (for 1 beleive they claim this d: their banner county,) is on the wane. Its sta Is paling. Even many of the deluded follow CTS of this bastard son of tyranny, are tearing from it the veil which conceals its hideous de- formity, and proclaiming it to the world as 3 base cheat
 .'Where knaves do minister and fools do kncel."
 You may rely on Ouachita turning up good old democratic majority at the next election More anon. Yours, etc. w. E. S.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
From New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 8. The weather has been quite cool for seve- raj days. The reports for the week show 152 deaths, including forty-six interments from yell low fever
 NEW ORLEANS Oct. 6-Cotton dull and un- changed. Sales of 10000 bales Sales for the week 22,00o bales. Receipts for the week 34,- 900 bales, against 220OO last year.
 NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 6. P. M.-Cotton, ac- tive demand at previous rates. Market firm Sales of 1000 middling at 83I to 9.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
From Pope County.

Rock HiA Pope O., Arh., Sept. 30, 1855.
 EDITOR OF TRUE DEMOCRAT: Sir, I wish to say to the public through your paper, that some time in February last, I was in Clarksville, Johnson county, and while there was influ- enced by my best of democratic friends, to join what is called the know nothings, assur- ing me at the time I joined I could withdraw If chose so to do. I received two degrees at the time, and remained a member until some time in July last, when I with lrew from the council. My reasons for so doing are plain and simple,-it does not suit democrat.
 J. G. BREWTON.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
Low Necked Dresses.
n lovely woman veils her bosom,

When lovely woman veils her bosom,
 With muslin fashionably thin, What man with eyes could e'er refuse lem
 From casually peeping in? And when his ardent gaze returning
 Thy dry goods heaves to deep-drawn sighs, Would not his fingers ends be burning,
 To press-his hat down OCT his eyes?
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
NpIlNly Fever af NnrEnIE

New Fork, Oct. 4.-Inteligence from Nor folk till noon yesterday. Monday II deaths Tuesday ', up to noon Wednesday only one reported. In Portsmouth on Monday no deaths Tuesday 3, Wednesday none; reported mos deaths inmates of almhouscs and colored peo- ple Drs Seden and Dalrvmpe are dead
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16

THE CHRoNIcLE.-This new paper was issu- ed for the first time on Thursday last. It is edited by Mr. John E Knight, and published by Messrs. KnigH, Boaoie and Woo!tard. Price, t~0-doIlarS per aiauma, in aduance. It professes to be devoted to "neaos, agriculture, tie indus triat arts, politics." etc. It is know nothing in its politics, as its editor describes it's political views s:" We are amemaber cf the Amer1can par ty."
 We extend the courteses of the press to the editor and publishers of the Chronicle,
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16

Massachusetts, Oct 3d.-Know nothings mo- minated Gardner for Governor unanimously: Henry Blenchley for Lieut.. Gov. The con- vention was large and enthusiastic Much rioting at the soft shell primary election last evening
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
GANrpia Elpcfinn

Neao Fork, Oct. 3.-Returns from Georgia indicate the election H. V. Johnson, demo. crat, by about 5000 majority. Five democrats probably, and three know nothings elected to Congress
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16

THAT POLITICAL PREACHER ONCE MoRE- Our first statement about the minister who had neglected his congregation, to attend a know nothing meetins Was denied by Dr. To land, and We were indignantly called upon to speci- fy the delinquent, as our article was calculated to lnjurc the entire body of the ministry.
 From the Doctors tone and his charge that we had put c s1ander oe he preachers at Mrge we expected, after informing him of the whera- bouts of his know nothing clerical friend, to see him slinned in the last Gazette, by one of the Doctors choiscest specimens of billings gate. But to our surprise, the Doctor " preter- mits" any allusion to the subjec- To deny every thing, and when it is proved, to "preter- nit" 1t altogether, is the Doctors tactics.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16

E- Our thanks are due to MR. JAMES Mo- VICAR for late California and New York papers. MR. MoVIcAR left this place in 1S49 for Cali fornia and has just returned. We welcome him back among his old friends
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16

Col. JAMES SMITHS REPLY.-Thoss who have read Borland's attack upon Col. Smith, ought now to read Col. Smiths reply. We promised our readers that the Colonel was fully competent to his own defense and whoever reads his letter in to-day's paper, think, will acknowledge that our promise has been fulfilled. Borland is as a child in his hands, A severer spanking we hardly think any child ever re- ceived
 Borland in future will be more careful of his attacks upon individual character. Others wield as caustic pens as he does, and few men are more vulnerable than Soon Borland.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
0ET The Arkansas river is very low. No boats 
Travelling Agent.

MT. ISLAM w. WYATT is now on 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, Lawrence, Fulton, Green, Independence, Izard and White counties. We recommend him to the favor of our friends, and request them to render him such assistance as they conveniently can.
 Persons having claims in the above counties will find Mir. Wyatt faithful and efficient collector.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16

0T By reference to our advertising columns, valuable farm will be found for sale, near the celebrated Hot Springs.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
kansaS Election.

Returns from three counties in Kansas show large pro-slavery vote; but few votes boiled for REEDER, freesoiler. All quiet
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16

GT The Legislature of Kansas territory, in arranging the machinery of popular elections, has established the viva voce system of voting, and allowed but one precinct in each county. One of these counties is said to be as large as he whole State of Kentucky.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16

The late crop would have fallen in the fore going statistics below 2,020,0O0 bales, but for the unusually large receipts of new cotton at the southern ports in the month of August, which amounted to 34 ,079 bales, against 890 bales new cotton last year, and 762 bales the year before. At the same time it may be remarked that the actual production of the year is reck- oned to have been full 3,0OO,0OO bales; about 15OOOO bales being retained in the interior by reason of low water in the Alabama, Arkansas and upper Louisiana rivers. We acknowledge our obligations to the Shipping List for an early copy of the annual tabular statement, from which we have compiled the preceding interest ing figures.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16

We add from the United States treasury sta- tstics the foreign export value of the foregoing crops, with the exception of the crop under re- view, which is estimated:
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16

ALEXANDER McELRoY, Secretary.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-01-27
CAUTION.

The following copy Of "a statute, enacted only q
little more III III four years aS", in the State OF Ar
kansas, has been sent to Us ly a legal gentleinan,
for The benefit of our %ncighbur, The acting editor "i
the Neo York OGserrey, and as II caution to HIM
not 10 show himself in Arkansas till lie has dis
tinctIy retracted his sediti .us denial Of the right al
nrouerty in man. One friend informs US that the
couy which he sends is from Laws Ut Arkansas,
1850" PIP. %, % Independent.
"Aa act to ProhiJtMe Publication, Circulation or
Pronuigation Of the abolition Doctrines.
Sec. | Be it enacted ly the General Assembly
of the State of Arkansas, That if u free person,
by speaking or writing. maintain that owners have
not right of property IN their slaves, he shall he
eonfned in Jail not mare than one year, and fined
NOT exceeding five hundred dollars.
Sec. 2. Ba it further enacted, That IL q Tree
persen write. print. or cause To be written OIL
printed. any book. or other writing, with intent Il
advise or incite negroes in .his State to rebel ol
make instruction, or intoxicating resistance to The
rirht of property Of masters in their slaves, or ]
be shall. with intent to aid the parpose OF an,
such book or writing. knowingly. circulate thu
same. he shall be confined in the penitentiary no
less than one, nor more than Eve years.
"Sec. 3. Be il further enacted. That this nc
take etf., / aud be in force from and after III
cs...r. T. b. FLOURN0Y,
Speaker OF the Ilouse Of Representatives.
"JonN r. HAMPTON,
President Of The Senate.
"atip eyed, Nov. %, 1850.
"JouS SKkLIxs RoAsy."
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-01-27
WORDS FIFTY SPOKEN.

The n. Y. Tribune in recording Senator Norris
death, spoke truthfully Of him and his relatives
to liberty. The patriotic press of the country are
down upon the Tribune with peat savagcness. To-
them the Tribune replies:
We wish all such elegiac scribcs to understand
that we shall not lie away history because II man
happens to e. When a public man passes of
the scene of existence, that is precisely the time t.
sneak Of him ~ he was. We consider the pass
age of the Nebraska Hill the most Infamous acr
in the history of our national legislation and
when one of the traitors who opened To the hur
rurs of Slavery a territory larger than New Eng
land comes to require i'm obituary notice from
us in our capacity ~ journalists, we shall thel
give him his just due. In the name o. reason
and honesty. what is the history of all the pa,
century bur dealing with the dead, and speaking
of them us they deserve? Are we never to &c
out of the miserable slough Of encomiastic hy
pocrisy ?--never to speak but in the accent of til
hired bowling mourners Of oriental funerals
Have we no duty to the living i-none to Justic
and Liberty?
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-01-27
CINCINNATI A. S SEWING CIRCLE--MRs.
ERNST'S ADDRESS.

The Report Of the Cincinnati Anti-Slavcry Sew
ing Circle, Wy the Secretary, Mrs. DeGraw. in an
other column, will be read 18th interest. Aud the
address Of Mis-. Ernst will command the attention
of our readers, MS marking n change in Tie course
vt ono, nj least, of the most active and laJorious of
this efficient organization.
The Cincinnati Cirtlc las exhibited d rare
spirit, not merely of federation, but of co operation
in persons Of conflicting views. Tho gre It CONS
mon o%Iject-thc welfare of the sla>c-has united
sustained and stimulated them in their work, and
varied aud manifold has been the good their la
iurs have accomplished. And that good will, we
doubt not, he augmented. now TN one, at least, Of
their number, feels that the time has come, fully
come, for dist ct effort Of a more positive aboli-
ton character than that contemplated ly the pres
ent Circle. 1t is an indication Of progress which
We hail with joy Should a new organization he
formed, AS we hope in some shape there may, dis
tincti,cly III favor Of the principles of the Ameri-
can Anti-Slavery Society, there would and coul
exist only the utmost harmony Of object and pui'
pose, Ictw cen it and tho Anti-SIavery Sewing
Circle. The object Of the latter - to render aid Il
individual slaves in their efforts ut selEemancipa
tiun. The Former, more comprehensive IN its rur
poses and plans, would strive for the oycrthruw q
the whole system of slavery, and the characterization
Of OH its victims. The faithful disunion abolition
list is always the reliable friend Of the fugitive
But ut all events. whether any such association
shall he Formed or no, the fact that Mrs. Ernst ha
had the rare courage to raise her voice singly, am
alone in that pro-slavcry city, against union wit
Shareholders, and fellowship with the sum Of al
Nillainy, is itself Il marked and most encouraging
event. II will doubtless excite the astuuishmcn
of some. produce II lnrment among the pru-slaycr
and scctali ian, and excite the regret and anxious fca
of the honest but timid of the anti-slavcry friend.
But it will excite discussion and awaken INQUIRY
and we have too much confidence in truth-tu
Firm a Faith IN the attractive pONer of II sublim
moral heroisnI, to believe that Mrs. Ernst will Ion
stand alone, even i'll Cincinnati, in her position {
comprehensive and radical opposition to slavery.