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The true Democrat., 1855-05-08
Startling Intelligence from Kansas-GOy. Keeder DethrOwned-A new Governor to be Elected.

Startling Intelligence from Kansas-Gov.
 Keeder Dethrowned-A new Governor to
 be Elected.
 merchantfrom Parkville, Mo-, has given us the following important document, which we subloin entire:
 THE PEOPLES sPROCLAMATIoN.-The citizens of Kansas territory, after more than reason able period of probation, have been emphati- cally convinced that the present Governor of Kansas territory, A. H. Reeder, is positively unfit for, and incompetent to the duties of this high and responsible position. This assertion Is demonstrated to universal satisfaction in want ot acquaintance with and interest in the people, an ignorance of their character and gen. eral necessities, and other important points of view, as shown in every official step which he has taken from the time that he has commenc- ed acting in the capacity of Governor of this territory. These inconveniences, arising in the appointment of an Eastern man. necessarily io norant of our Western country and all its char acterlstlcs, whose competency would have con- sisted in the possession of the very qualities. the absence of which in the gubernatorial com position of Mir. Reeder establishes his incom- potency to the duties of the office which he now holds.
 The citizens of Kansas territory regard the appointment of any man as Governor of peo pie without reference to the choice of those who are of necessity to become subject to his administration, as an exercise of arbitrary DOW CT, unsustained by any sanction of republican form, principle or precedent: Therefore, the citizens of Kansas territory have resolved. for the purpose of remedying the evils and incon- veniences inflicted upon them from the execu- tive chair of Kansas territory, to hold an elec- tion at Levenworth city, on the 18th day of April (present month"; for the purpose of elHctlng some suitable person to succeed the present Governor, whose removal from said of lice will be solicited at the hands of the Pres- dent of the United States by the citizens of Kansas territory.
 It IS therefore earnestly enjoined upon the citizens of the different districts throughout the territory to send one delegate to Levenworth on the 18th of the present month, (April) for the purpose of conlerring upon this subject, and to select some suitable and competent citi- zen of the territory to fill this office whose ap- pointment by said convention at Levenworth city shall be sent caused to be sent to the President of the United States as may be de- termined by said convention, requesting the removal of the present incumbent, and an ap- continent as his successor of the person who may be selected, in the manner above described as the choice of the people,
 It ,s earnestly requested that the citizens of Kansas territory will give this subject their undivided attention and not fail to be represent ed in this convention.
 CITIZENS OF KANSAS TERRITORY. M April 9th, 1855.
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08

C- The Boston Chronicle concludes asevere anim madversion on the resolutions adopted by the Massachusetts Legislature for the removal of Judge Loring, in the following terms:
 Again, we say no degradation will attach to the removed Judge--his honor and character intact for 1t is not at all strange that the same Legislature which has already marked itself for all time, by billeting harlots upon the State treasury, and sending committees to pry into the closets and buck baskets of private citizens and unoffending subjects of this common wealth, should Signalise itself still farther by expelling from office judge who bad been blameless and upright in his magistracy, merely for the fun of the thing, and prompted by sheer matice and love of mischief.
 Let 1t be remembered that this Is the model know nothing Legislature of the north, nearly the whole body being composed of those im- maculate patriots with whom southern men are invited to coalesce. The same paper says that the greater portion of the petitioners to the Le- gislature for the removal of Judge Loring con- sisted of fanatical women and negro barbers" Any southern man who does not see the bale ful effects which have already resulted from this pretended American organization ill the northern States must be wilfully blind
 The truth is, there is no genuine American principle connected with it. Its tendencies, north and south, arc to mischief in every as- pect, social or political, in which 1t can be vieWed.-Lou Democrat
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08
From the Hartford (Connectcut) Daily Times, April 1C Union Ticket Triumphant! Know
 NOthings Routed!

The annual election in the city of Hartford
 took place on Monday of this week. The de- mocrats, in concert with the anti know nothing whigs, adopted union ticket and by it have swept the board of common council, and, where the issue was direct other city officers. The triumph of the union or anti-know-nothing party is most glorious one and places the city of Hartford in its true position The free
 men of this city are determined that their im- portant interests shall be managed in an open manner, and not by underhanded and secret schemes. Let us stand truly to this issue SO long as the scret cabals continue their attempts to control the city and its interest. There are in this town 2,OOO anti-kno -nothings to LOO know-nothings, and many of the latter have resolved to have no more to do with tho order.
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08

Or The Albany Atlas, speaking of George Law, says that this brilliant planet Live Hoax George, which was shining in the presidential Armament, has suffered obscuration by the tran- sit of Vanderbilt, of the Brooklyn ferry boats.
 Meantime another rising luminary appears in the horizon--George De Witt Bull Clinton who is named as Vice President for the know nothings.
 Undoubtedly that potent organization would liko to divide the great gentleman in two-run- ming George Bull along with De Witt Clinton, but though the man is great enough to fill both offices, the constitution forbids taking both from the same State.-Pennsylvasasa.
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08
From the Hampstead Democrat "Sam's" Debut in Arkansas.
ParaclIftn. April .

ParaclJta, April 27.
 MR. EDIToR:-" Sam's" debut was made on the 21st of April at an election held in this place for town of1icers which resulted in the choice of W. M. Wallis, democrat for alder man, and all four of the councilmen, where upon Sam" concluded to Clay down the shovel and the hoe," and emigrate from this the banner state of democracy.
 Rejoiced are we that his first attack was made upon the democrats of Sevier since we know of none more sterling and reliable Whoever else may falter or recede, the republicans of Sevier county will always be at the post of danger and of duty, "kuowing not how to re- treat or how to yield.'' X.
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08
A. ACT for the rehef ffor purchasers and locators
 ot saUa1p and overA,ced lands.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of Ame- rica in Congress assembled That the President of the United States cause patents to be issued as soon as practicable to the purchaser or pur- chasers, locator or locators, who have made entries of the public lands, claimed as swamp lands, either with cash or with land warrants, or with scrip, prior to the issue of patents to the State or States, as provided for by the second section of the act approved September 28, 1850, entitled "An act to enable the. State of Arkan- sas and other States to reclaim the swamp lands within their limits," any decision of the secre- tarv of the interior, or other officer of the Unit ed States to the contrary notwithstanding; Pro- vided, That in all cases where any State through its constitutional authorities may have sold or disposed of any tract or tracts of said land to any individual or individuals prior to the entry sale, or location of the same number under the pre-emption or other laws of the United States, no patent shall be issued by the President for such tractor tracts of land until such State through its constituted authorities, shall release its claim thereto in such form as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of the Inter- or: And provided further, That if such State shall not within ninety days from the passage of this act, through its constituted authorities, return to the general land office of the United States list of all the lands sold as aforesaid, togeth. CT with the dates of such sale and the names of the purchasers, the patents shall be issued immediately thereafter, as directed in the fore going section.
 3 7. And be it further enacted, That upon due proof by the authorized agent of the State or States before the commissioner of the general land office, that any of the lands purchased or located were swamp lands, within the true intent and meaning of the act aforesaid, the purchase money shall be paid over to the said State or States; and where tho lands have been located by warrants or scrip, the said State or States shall be authorized to locate quantity of like amount upon any of the public lands subject to entry at one dollar and quarter per acre, or less, the patents shall issue therefor upon the terms and conditions enumerated in the act aforesaid: Provided however, That the said decisions of the commissioner of the general land office shall be approved by the secretary of the inte- rior.
 Approved March 2 1855
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08

HERo1sM KEPT IN ITS PLAoE.-A little drum mer boy of the third grendier guards has blos- somed into full blown hero He was in the thick of the fight at Alma, Balaklava and Inker- mann. He flew about the battle field very "Puck or Goodfel2ow," with water for the wound ed. "But for his care"-say the accounts many of the wounded would never have sur- vlved to receive surgical aid" Prince Albert has heard the story, and the prince, with the feelings ot soldier-for is not H. R. H. field marsnal-- with-with (well. it must be said)- with t5. It is thus we cultivate true heroism. In France, for instance, the boy would have been educated, promoted; and in time might have found one of his little drum sticks con- verted to marshal's baton. We know better. We reward yalor in a practical, business-like way; we pay ready money for it; and so have done with it for once and all.-Punch.
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08
From the Indian Sentinel. The arms of the Know NOthings to be turned against the Methodist Church.


 Itrequired no prophetic age to discern the tendency and ultimate destiny of the proscrip- tive dogmas of the Know Nothing fraternity. It was easy to perceive that if that order could suc ceed in crushing one sect and invoking popular vengeance on one church whose tenets and mode of church governmental are supposed to be obnox- ious to the genius of our republican institutions, it would not be long before it would bring its batteries to bear against other sects. We our selves endeavored, in our feeble way, to point out this inevitable result, and to warn those members of Protestant churches who were join. ing in the anti Catholic crusade, that it was al- together possible that taeir time would come by and by. It has come sooner than we expected, and is directed against an ecclesiastical organi- zaton which we supposed would, for time at least, escape the assault of the proscriptonsts. Strange as it may appear, the Methodist church promises to be the first victim of the fearful passion which its clergy and its members have so largely contributed to infame. A distin- guished member of the "American" or know nothing order in New Jersey, has written and published an elaborate pamphlet in which he attempts to prove that the discipline of the Methodist Episcopal church is repugnant to our institutions, and the exertions of the so- called American" party should be directed to its overthrow We make an extract from the pamphlet in question to show the views of the writer:
 "But again-the very organization of the Methodist Episcopal church is dangerous to the liberties of a free people, Suppose a crisis ar- rive in political action, in which the hierarchy of the Methodist church is interested. From the dependence of all parts on one great central power, it is easy to perceive how the suffrages ofmost of the members may be controlled by the bishops. Let them suggest to the presiding elders that the interest of their ecclesiastical despotism will be subserved by the election of a certain man to office-then let the presiding elders use their influence over the preachers, the preachers over their class members, and thus the balance of power in political contest may rest in the hands of seven Episcopal Methodist bishops. There is as much danger in this as there is in Romanism accomplishing similar result, provided the occasion requires it. It may be said that the members of the Methodist Episcopal church are too independent to be thus influenced; but while they submit to the degradation to which I have shown they are subjected in church matters, let them not speak of independence in political matters. Let them become enthusiastically free, then it may be hoped that they would dare to become po- litically free if the bishop undertook to pre- vent it."
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08
Debate in Secret Council in Massachusetts
 upon the Subject of the Outrage upon the


 Debate in Secret Council in Massachusetts Catohlic School.
 MIR. PEEP.-Take my word for it, there are thousands of men in Massachusetts who never forgive, and many hundred thousands who never forget. Retraction Is our only course. Iqo tor erpunging tue record.
 Mir. BUM.-I am for creating committee to visit every family of "toretgn ertraction'' in the State. If Tightas, Peeps brother, is fright ened, he can withdraw, apostatize, mizzle.- What right, beg leave to ask, has an 1rishman or German Catboltc to close his door against any American who chooses to overhaul his domicil? |? No, no, Mir. chairman, l am for walking right into everything that ever crossed the Atlantic. In fact, sir our next move must be against every American born who has ever visited Flu rope. Think you a man can step on foreiqn soil without acquiring ideas hostile to genuine Americanism? It can't be done, sir It never did happen. Call to mind the Lawrences the Everetts, he Elliots, and hundreds of other Massachusetts men: ain't they eternaly talking about London, and Paris and Rome, and other foreign uiAlages2 always bragging about the great lords and baronetS, and the great temples and princelv palaces? Such men will write whole chapter aboutsome old cathedral and its old nasty trappings. Think of that; men in ecstacies over a Cothollc meeting house! It isn't in mater that a man can come away uncontaminat- ed. We must set our faces against all travellers in Europe. They corrupt our country, and they'll corrupt know nottingham, if but half a dozen of them get lodgment in the grand "order." r."-Boston Post
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08
AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF M

AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF MAs- sAcHUsETTs.-The Boston Atlas, of the 10th inst, says:
 Two resolves providing for constitutional amendments were passed in the Senate yester- day. The first prohibits persons of foreign birth from holding office in this common wealth, and the second takes from them the right of suffrage. Amendments exempting foreigners of twenty -one years residence in the United States from the contemplated disabili- ties were rejected by decided majorites.
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08

THE FARMvILLE TRAGEDY-A,rest of the Murderers.-Tbe Richmond Dispatch has the following telegraphic despatch dated 14th, giv- ing additional particulars in relation to the burn ing of the store-h house of Messrs Moss and White. at Buckingham court house, Va, and the death of the two young men who were sleeping there:
 The fire occurred on Sunday night last, and on Monday morning an investigation of the cir cumstances attending it was had The charred corpse of young Chenault was found lying in the spot where the bed stood, and it is believ- ed that he was murdered without having time to offer any resistance or give the alarm. He was sick at the time of the occurrence. The body of young Dean was found behind the counter, or rather his bones, for he was con- pletely burned up.
 Four slaves and two white men, named Tav- Tor and Garnett, have been arrested and lodged in jail. Two of the slaves have confessed to having participated in the murder and arSon-the other two stoutly deny it.
 There is strong circumstantial evidence against the white men, who will be brought up for examination.
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08

ABOLITION OF THE STAMP DUTY IN ENGLAND. -The house of commons of the English Par. lament, as we have heretofore stated, has abo llshed the stamp duty on newspapers. This act affects the social and political interests of the British Empire more than the war with Russia. It is concession to the people which will be attended with the happiest results.
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08

NOVEL REASON FOR D EcLINING A CHALLENGE The New York Tribune states that fare- up occurred in Brooklyn, recently, which re-. suited in Col. Jack, lawyer, challenging a professional brother, named Schoonmaker, and that the latter declined accepting the invita- tion "unless the Colonel would fat himself up sufficiently to be mark to shoot at." Col J. has not vet indicated his intention to accede to the request.
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08

A CONTRACTOR WANTED IN BRADLEY CoUN. TY.-By reference to the advertisement of the commissioner of public buildings of Bradley county, it will be seen that the contract for building court house is offered to the lowest bidder. A copy of the specifications of the build ing has been deposited at this office and can be seen by any one desiring to make bid.- Where are our mechanics?
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08

Nor OVER PoLITE.-Old Squire R. was elected judge of an inferior court ofsome county in Geor- gia. When he got home his delighted wifeex- claimed: "Now, my dear, you are Judge, what am I?" "The same darned old fool you always was," was the reply.
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08
Approved, March 2, 1855.

NEW HAMPsH1RE.-The know nothings are making quite stir over the New Hampshire elections. This is all right for them, but it is not reliable for any future operations The democratic vote is powerful under the cir cumstances, and 1t must always hereafter be the gaining party there Bigotry and isms never had any lasting union. The consump- tive seeds are sown at the birth of all monsters or unnatural things-Ohio Statesman.
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08
Still they Come!

Geo. c. Mccall, esq, who announced him. self as whig candidate for Congress in this dis trct publishes card in the Parkersburg News, withdrawing from the canvass. He says he finds himself candidate without party" and after denouncing the know nothing organi- zatlon, adds: "Nothing remains for conserva- tlves but to vote the democratic ticket."-Wes- ton (Ta.) HeraM
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08
From the Boston Chronicle. Intolerance and Oppression in Massachu-

Intolerance and Oppression Ill Massachu-
 setts.
 AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION.-The senate, on Monday, out-Heroded Governor Gar dner himself, and went further than was laid down in the know nothing programme or inau- gural address of the governor. The following amendment to the constitution was adopted by a vote of 28 yeas to one nay, all told:
 "No person shall be eligible to any office under the constitution of this commonwealth unless he shall be by birth citizen of the Unit ed States.''
 No probation whatever, no merit or service done the State, will remove the foreign taint The following amendment relating to the right of suffrage, was passed by a vote of 28 yeos to 6 mays:
 "No person shall be entitled to vote in any election in this commonwealth unless he shall be by birth citizen of the United States, except persons of foreign birth who shall have been duly and legally naturalized before the adoption of this amendment.
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08

G Widow Grizzlies husband lately died of cholera. In the midst of his most acute bodi- ly pain, after the hand of death had touched him, and while writhing in agony, his gentle wife said to him: "Well, MT. Grizzle, you needn't kick round so and wear the sheets all out, if you are dying"
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08

KNOW NOTHING LEGIsLATIoN.-Anothe,s step Jorword.-The Legislature of Massachusetts has just passed an act, which has received the sanc-
 tion of the notable Governor Gardner, declaring that no one shall be allowed to vote who is un-
 able to read and write. What step next?-
 None eligible to office who are destitute of a college education, eh?
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08
Senator WilsOn.-Let the South Hear,

Some days ago the new know nothing senator in Congress from Massachusetts delivered :. lecture to the young men of Boston as violent in its sentiments as any that ever fel. from the lips of Giddings himself. In the course of his remarks he said.
 eff there is one here (sad the lecturer with emphass) who believes that am capable of modifying my sentiments and opinions, cherished by me for twenty years either at home or abroad, either in public or private, before friends or in the face of enemies-I commission him here and now to proclaim it. Send tt abroad om the a0ings cf the aoind Hot Iam coaa- m'tted fully committed, committed to the fullest ertent, in fauor of immediate and unconditional abolition cf szouery aoherever it enists under As authority cf the constitution cf tbe United States"
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08
Ohio River.

Louisville, April 20.-The river here is still rising slowly and there is now feet inches water in the canal
 Cincinnati, April 2S.--The Ohio is yet fal- ling slowly at this point. The flour market is heavy, with sales of superfine at $9 62H@ @ 9 70 P bbl Whiskey is in moderate request at 33c. i2 gallon. Nothing of moment doing in provisions.
 Pitsb,ug, April 2S.-The river here is yet falling, and there is now scant feet water in the channel
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08
RED RIVER RAFT.-The Shreveport Soul

RED RIVER RAFT.-The Shreveport Soutn western, of the 11th inst, says:
 We understand that, in accordance with Col Fuller's recommendation, the war department has adopted Col J. B. Gilmer's plan for improv- ing the navigation of Red River at the raft. The bayous will be cleared out, canal cut etc.. so as to lead the water around the raft and afford safe navigation. Col. Fuller is expected here in few days, and will immediately commence operations.
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08
Rupture between Spain and the Allies.

New Fork, April 28.-Reliable advices re- ceived here by the Africa, from Spain, announce that disruption of the friendly relations of the government of that country with England and France has taken place.
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08

STATE TREAsURY.-We learn from the Trea. surer that he is now paying specie at the trea- sury office. He is prepared to redeem all out standing scrip.
 The revenue this year amounts to little up- wards of one hundred thousand dollars-the largest ever collected in the State. If we re- member rightly 88 thousand dollars was the amount of last years revenue.
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08
County Subscription to the Mem
 phis Railroad.

The vote upon the proposition for the coun- ty to issue to the Memphis railroad hundred bonds for $1,OOO each, so far as heard from, is as follows:
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08

OEr The river has risen some two feet with in the last few days; but is now receding, and no prospect of navigation opening soon.