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The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
The Richest Joke Yet.

Every now and then some newspaper scrib- bier gets up good thing on Dr. Borand The latest we have seen was in Know Nothing paper--the Memphis Eagle and Enquirer The Eagle is old coon paper metamorphos- ed into Know Nothing organ. Its editor is a sly fellow, and plays upon harp of a thou sand strings" He appears to know Borland wel and know what kind of music tickles him best. Whenever he fears the Doctor is about to give the world another specimen of aground and lofty tumbling," and jump out of the Know Nothing wigwam, he restraints him by a song to the tune of some fat office. Such music is never lost on Borand He always dances merry to it, and it takes a |" harp of Mou- sa1ad strings to keep up with him.
 The Eagle man is now singing Borla nd a song about the Vice Presidency. We don't know what Pike and Jim Tell will say to it, as it is over the Vice Presidency they have lock ed horns," but suppose they will not grumble as they know something must be done to keep Borland and the Gazette straight. The Eagle mentions several tickets for President and Vice President, among the number Fillmore and Foote," Fillmore and Clemens" Dickinson and Borland." Nice tickets for the American people sure enough. The three traitors, Foote, Clemens and Borland, who have, in turn, join cd every party in the Union, and successively betrayed every one of them, worthy trio indeed. The Know Nothings are hard run for material when they have to rely upon such stuff for Vice President! and very hard run indeed, when they have to seek in the democratic ranks presidential candidate! Dickinson is demo- crat and opposed to Know Nottingham. We'll, we can supply them with candidates and then beat them, and they may run Foote, Clemens and Borland-all three for the Vice Presiden. cy-" Spirits uv just men made perfeck"
 But the Eagles talk about Borland and the Vice Presidency is mere fancy work to tickle a dupe-something to sweeten the dose the Doc tor is now swallowing. That paper has since brought out another ticket, Crlttenden and Bronson," and, very complimentary to Borland too, says it is the " Strongest ticket yet" Yes, Crittenden is the man. He is an old whig, and therefore strongest with the Know Nothings. So it is; democrats are used as stool-pigeons, but, when high offices are to be filled, they must take back seat
 Such game may suit the whig Know Mo- things, but, to our knowledge, it wont please Borand The Eagle man must tune up his "harp of thousand strings" once more, or expect to see Borland jump out the Know Mo- thing pen. Indeed, we are looking, every day, to see him come tumbling out disgusted with the "a0iM hunt after office." It is about time for one of his periodical somersets any way
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
John Van Buren offers Inducements to


 Union i'll the New York Democracy.
 JOHN VAN BUREN has written a letter to the Albany Argus, from which we extract the clos. ing paragraph:
 "And now let us turn to our domestic differ ences. Can the demo orats of New York unite If so, they must unite before the national con venton. They cannot unite in or after it. The Argus has made very sensible propOs- ton to effect this, but you see how it is received The Rochester Advertiser, your old associate, now controlled by Know Nothings, respondsto your offer by saying you propose to hand the State over to John Van Buren and his part' sans.' So far from this, authorize you tosay, that, if the hards and softs, as they are called will form single organization, and send sln' gle delegation to Cincinnati, / aoiH enter me bonds, a0ih good sureties, not to hold any oTNS state or national, for ten gears from thiS daf' and so far from considering this privatlon or sacrifice, will make the exemption gooa consideration for promising to pay annually TOT the same period, to the democratic State com mittee, taoo Hundred and ftty doliars tolCard m legal expenses of election. 1 make this sugses' tion in entire good faith, and with sincere de- sire that 1t may be accepted, for whatever ma! become of what is called the national demo- cracy and the presidential election, am entire ly satisfied that the prosperity and honor of the State of New York depend upon the reunloIl and restoration to power of its betrayed and insulted, but still brave and sterling democracy Let us hear from you again on this subject Yours, truly,
 "JOHN VAN BUREN. ! N~c Tork, November 26, 1855.''
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
HENRY HOGAN, HIRAM GOINGS.
\ NItiitir;tuaI.
TEE REpIrRIICAN

EDITOR PINE BLUFF REPUBLICAN:
 wish to say through your valuable paper to the community, that some time back 1 was influenced by those took to be my friends, to join the Know Nothings. They told me l was at Ii berty to withdraw if 1 chose to do took but one degree, becoming convinced that 1t did not suit a democrat herebvrotity all con- cerned that am no longer member of the or der. JOHN BRENT.
 The above card we take great pleasure in publishing, it being the first that has come to our hands since we have had any connection with this paper. The pleasure is enhanced from the fact that the note comes from high minded honorable gentleman. MT. Brent's declaration that the Know Nothing orler 'does not suit democrat" will find a response in a great many democratic hearts, and before the lapse of many months will find an echo in the hearts of many whigs who are true to the Union of the States and the constitution as it as in preference to northern Know Nottingham. Pine BluF ReDtbiican
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18

MARSHAL ARNAUD ON ENGLISH AND FRENCH SoLDIERs.-Marshal St. Arnaud says in one of his letters: II have had reviews; conversed with generals and soldiers. I have been able to compare my men, so full of ardor and so martial in appearance, with the English, so- lid as walls, but who march like machines that only ask to be stoppcd' Of the division un- der the Duke of Cambridge, composed of the English guard and the Scotch: "It was fine, but rather formal, stiff. It is all one; it is a fine army, and will fight well. But ours, bro- ther, what ardor" Again, he says: "The English assaulted some very powerful redoubts and suffered more than we did. Moreover, I lost fewer men because I was more rapid in my movements. My soldiers ran--thers marched" Of the combined army he says of the English and French: "What troops T. What soldity with the one, what ardor, what jmpetuosity with the other!" And of Lord Raglan he thus speaks: He is loyalty itself; the more one knows him, the more one appre- ciates him."
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
AN IMPORTANT CAsE.-Such is the headr

AN IMPORTANT CAsE.-Such is the heading of the following mysterious paragraph in the Baton Rouge Gazette, of Dec. f.
 The court was occupied yesterday in dispos- ing of a very important case. The principal question involved was whether kissing, with out the consent of both parties, was an ndict- able offence? We have watched the progress of this case, from the preliminary examination before Justice Walker, up to the present mo- ment, with more than ordinary interest, know ing that our lady readers would demand at our hands an impartial report of the proceedings. The defence was conducted by three of the ablest lawyers of this bar, Messrs Heron, Me Hatton and Jones, and if they did not prove to the satisfaction of the jury that the matri- monial state was the only state that had any thing to do with kissing, we are no judge of the force of sound logic, backed by innumera- ble precedents, to say nothing of the effect of the eloquent appeals of the learned counsel, in behalf of the right to indulge, moderately, in this delightful luxury. We have not heard the verdict of the jury, but suppose it will be to the effect that the State of Louisiana has no business in msddling with such matters
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
From the Washington Union, Nov. 2- NIT. Buchanan and the London Times

The following is a copy of the contradictic forwarded by MT. Buchanan, the American m mister at London, to the editors of the Lcndc Times, in refutation of the article which a peared in that paper, charging him with hayr made certain assurances to the members of Il British ministry on the subject of the war wit Russia, and especially in relation to the Bnus enlistments in this country for the Crimea. mild and temperate tone contrasts admirabl with the violent and vituperative character the charges of the Times, and yet, notwith standing It was forwarded to the editors of tha journal nearly month ago, they had refusedt make any correction up to the period of the d; parture of the steamer Canada.
 We are not disposed to comment at lengl upon such an exhibition as this. The act . attributing to the American minister expression intamouSly false, followed up by stubborn de clenson to publish his calm and respectful cor tradiction, proves foregone determination misrepresentation which would be unworthy the most irresponsible journal. Such condu, speaks for itself:
 "The American minister presents his comp. ments to the editors of the Times and assur, them that they have been 'misinformed' wi. respect to the expressions and conduct attribu ed to him in their leading article of this morn ing. Always mindful of the neutrality of h government, which he fully approves, it W, with deep regret he learned, as he first did fro Washington, that attempts were made in th United States to recruit soldiers for the Rritis army; because he felt confident that these a tempts would tend to weaken the friendly rt lations between the two countries, which it h. been his ardent desire, ever since his arrival England, to cherish and promote.
 1.-The American minister can, of course, CT ter into no discussion in the public journals questions between the two governments or sta what Is or what is not contained in any core pondence which may have arisen out of thes questions; but he has felt it due both to Il Times and himself to make this prompt co rection.
 No. 56 HARLEY STREET, London, Nov. 1855"
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18

or Ex-Senator DICKINSON of New York, has declined to lecture on the slavery question in Boston. He says:
 "To lecture upon this disturbing subject, un- less it is proposed to act upon it, would seem to be a barren and profitless gratuity and if ac- tion is proposed, it must have relation to the do- mestic concerns of our sovereign equals, with which we have no right to interfere. They left this question in other times, according to the true sense of the constitution, to the people of New York and Massachusetts, with all its re- responsibilities and irrtations, to dispose of in their own good time and manner; and may we not, in the same confding spirit, leave it to those upon whom it rests? Determined long since to leave this question where the consti- tuition left it. were to accept your invitation, 1 would choose for my theme the Duty of the People of these Free States" and would endeavor to ;ncnlcate the valued admonitons of the Father of our country upon sectional disturbances. Lsst however, a formal lecture, as proposed by your course, even invoking non intervention in the affairs of sovereign States, might be construed into an admission that it was an open question, and that by the same rule others might arragn and assal, I have de- termined that shall best contribute to preserve the public peace by declining to take part in the proposed discussion"
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18

company re-assembled, and called for s. w.. Boyer, who then addressed the assembly,; after which many came forward and signed the con- stitution of the association. J. M. Jackson was then nominated and unanimously elected next president and Jno. Bowers, secretary of the association.
 On motion, the proceedings were ordered to be published in the Democratic Star and the True Democrat-and the association adjourned to meet at John Browns, in Cypress township on Thursday, Nov. 2Oth.
 H. M. COUGH, Pres't. s. w. BOYER, Sec'u.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18

THE RIvER.-On Saturday and Sunday the river rose, at this point, some seven or eight feet Yesterday, it was at stand. This rise, we learn, is entirely from little streams below Van Buren.
 News from Van Buren, of date the 18th, was received here, by Sundays mail, that heavy rains had fallen up in the west and that there was fine prospect for large rise in the river. If such be the case, we will in all pro- bability, have full river in very few days.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
Withdrawn.

EDITOR TRUE DEMocRAT.-You will please announce my withdrawal from the-I had like to have said American party--but l shall style it the blue hght-fede -ant-democratic- coon-skin party.
 l have always been Jcflersonian democrat. was deceived by false representations, and in duced to join them. I now renounce them as being anti. republican,, and anti-southern, and wholly unfit the confidence of free people.
 ENOCH HENSLEY.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18

CoNGREssIoNAL.--In a letter, we received by last mail, from Judge Greenwood, dated Wash ingon city, 9th December, he says that the course of the Know Nothings south is we'll cal culated to encourage the election of an abolition speaker" He says that L. D. Campbell, who has been voted for by the northern Know N Noth- ings, is an out and out abolitionist having been indorsed by Giddings and Burlingame and politicians of that type"
 Our Representative from the southern dis taict, Col. Albert Rust, writes us under date of 4th December, tbat we are here in help- less but glorious minorlty-a perfect unit, all of our northern friends boldly avowing the most conservative and national opinions and purposes with regard to the perplexing section al questions.
 In a meeting of the democratic members, Clancy Jones, of Pa introduced resolutions indorsing the Kansas \ ebraska act-repudiat- ing all the insane and unconstitutional issues of the north, and avowing the most. s.conserva tive and national doctrine upon the sectional questions which have disturbed the tranquility of the country, and still threaten tho perpetui- ty of our government. was never so well sa- tisfied with, and proud of, my party as today"
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
CITY ELECTION.

e4S- We are authorized to announce Henry Grif. filth. as a candidate for election to the office of City Constable the city electon to be held on the list Monday of January next.
 s8y- We authorized to announce JOSEPH o. ASHLEY. as candidate for the office of City Con- stable at the city election, to be held the lst Mon day of January next.
 sag We authorized to announce Thomas Parsel as a candidate for City Constable at the suing January election
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
Democratic Meeting in Drew Co.

By several letters from Drew county, we are informed that the democracy intend to have a grand meeting and barbecue on the Sth Janua- " next, at Monticello. One of our correspon- dents, at Montongo, concludes his letter by as- suring us that Drew county is right side up for the democrats and they mean to keep her so"
 As in other portions of the State, our sub scription list in Drew county is increasing very rapidly. For this, we are indebted to those friends who have taken the pains to exhibit our paper and show to the people its course in politics.
 We hope our democratic friends of Drew will have a fine meeting and reap from it the happy results they anticipate. We regret our affairs here preclude us from accepting their flatter- ing invitation to be with them on the occasion
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
'Frayeling Agent.

MT. IsHAM w. WYATT is now on 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 hitc coun tics. We recommend him to tie 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., 1855-12-18
Call for Democratic Meeting in
 Conway County.
Cons0ay County Ark., Nov

C07tt0uy OOo7tVy,
 EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT:
 Permit us to invite the democracy of Conway county, to meet in mass convention on the first Monday in January next, in the town of Springfield, for the purpose of nominat- ing delegates to attend State convention at Little Rock, for the purpose of nominating a candidate for Governor; and delegates to attend national convention to be held at Cincinnati, Ohio; and delegates to attend convention at Batesville for the purpose of nominating can didate to represent the northern district in Con- gsess. All persons in favor of religious free dom and equal rights are requested to attend. By the request of
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18

@A New York despatch says that Bar mum has sold the American Museum, and is making arrangements to build a large dramatic establishment on the plan of Astley's in Lon- don, with Geological Garden attached A large platt of ground on Broadway has already been bought for that purpose.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
J. T. SHERREL
For the True Democrat SDaitAr{Ne, Dec. 4th. 1855.

 MR. EDIroR:-We feel it our duty, as we'll as Inc duty of every good citizen, when they see the error nf their ways, to retract and make a public acknowledgement for their passed deeds. Therefore you will please inform the public, through your paper, of our withdrawal from the Know Nothing party. We are Lot alone. Your paper, assisted by the labors of Col. Marshall, Col. Townscn, Major fIilhouse, and others are having their merited influence upon the democrats of old Lawrence that have been guled and led into this whig trick; and from the signs of the times, as far as we can gather information, and our opportunities are pretty good, there will be a ge eral stampede before the election.
 Yours, etc.
 HENRY HOGAN,
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18

ANOTHER WITHDRAwAL.-The President of the |" Know Nothing wigwam" at Camden has withdrawn. So, we see one by one of the intelligent and patriotic portion of the old whig party withdrawing from the dark lantern order and becoming again what nature and natures God designed they should be, freemen All honor to Uncle Ben.-South Stamp
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18

nT The character of the editorial conduct of the Gazette has entirely changed. A short time back it was bold enough to attack Us and our friends edtorially. The attacks are still continued, but they are now made through ire sponsibe, anonymous correspondence. Bor- land has suffered so severely, of late, for the temerity of his personalities against us, he has adopted this sneaking manner of avoiding the consequences of such attacks.
 We do not intend to allow Dr. Borland to avail himself of such dastardly shifts, and we now serve this notice upon him, that, in future, we intend to hold him responsible for the at tacks of his correspondents, as we'll as for his editorials We can see Borland's touches, and his malice, in almost every one of his anony- nous communications, and we do not intend longer to submit in silence to their scurrility We shal hereafter, treat them as Borland's own productions, and accordingly, give them the attention they deserve.
 We do not believe, candidly, that there is another newspaper editor in the whole Union, that plays the game now attempted by Borand against us. A man of spirit would feel de- graded. were he driven to such mode of war fare
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
Withdrawn from the Sam Family

EDITOR OF THE TRUE DEMocRAT:-Please publish my name as one of those, who dissolve connexion with the Sam family, or as they call themselves, the "great national native Ameri can party.' 1 am native American "demo- crat," so was my father, and as he was |" f ee man." and voted as he pleased, so do 1 want to be and remain. Fair we'll Sammy, I return to my old democratic fold, where, I hope, all the stray sheep will soon return.
 JAMES E. JULIAN. Benton, Saline O., Dec. 18th, 1855.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18

Col. T. c. HINDMAN.-We were happy to meet this gentleman, yesterday, in our city, He is just from Jacksonport, where he has been making speeches in the democratic cause. Col Ilindman was the first mover last spring in the organization of the democratic party. He and few others set the ball in motion, in Phillips county, that has since swept the State, produc- ing so much excitement and rallying the party so gloriously.
 He has been making speeches in all the coun- ties in the northeastern part of the State. He is an eloquent speaker, ready debator, man of talents and of courteous manners. Though but young man, he has already achieved a brilliant renutatiOn.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
Benton, !Saline O., Dec 10th, 1855.
.Sa2inc O., Dec. 12th, IS.

Saline O.. Dec. 12th, 1855. MR. R. H. JoHNsoN,-
 DEAR SR:-You will please announce my withdrawal from the dark lantern, alias the Know Nothing party.
 am a son of the soil, love the democracy and if l obtain forgiveness fir the foolish anc nasty act of joining said party, will ever bt found henceforth on the side of tho conStitu ton, and equal rights to all men.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18

FRUIT.-We return our warm thanks to Mr. Prior, deputy marshal for the western district for basket of very fine delicious apples grown in Crawford county.
 A more acceptable present, we could hardly have received. The apples, for excellence of flavor and for size, cannot be excelled in any State
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
House not Organized Vet.

WasH'ngt0n, Monday, Dec. 10. On forty fifth ballot, Richardson received "A votes; Banks 106; Fuller, 27 Zolicoffer, 4; Orr, 2; scattering To-
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
A Card.

The 'lades of the Methodist Church will give supper on Thursday evening the 20th inst, at o'clock, in Dr. w. w. Adams new brick building, corner of Main and Markham streets. Admission s at the door, and supper free Children half-price.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18

0kFW We were shown the other day, by friend, paper printed in the east, containing the portrait of citizen of Little Rock. We think it was decidedly the ugliest picture we ever looked upon. Our friend in showing it to us, covered the name printed beneath it, told us it was intended for the representation of fam liar face ill this city, and asked Us to guess who it was. We are poor guesser but we did our best. We called to mind every ugly man in town. We thought of them all. We thought of our neighbor of the Chronicle, but it bore no resemblance to him. We thought of Capt Christopher Columbus Danev, but there were wanting in the likeness D the swollen face and crimson blush of strong potatons." We then thought of Borland, but again we were at fault. The Doctors blinking eye was not there. We then thought of---but to make a long story short, the very last man that occurred to us was the Grand Secretary of the Free Ma sons for whom it was really intended. The Grand Secretary being the reverse of an ugly man, not one of his features were deineated in the portrait
 Now we positively protest against those .Jor. eign journals carcaturing our best looking citi- zcns in this way. If they can make such a hideous picture of the Grand Secretary ;" Lor' 'ha' mercy" should they attempt the likeness of any the rest of Us.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18

A YOUTHFUL CoUPLE.-Hobert Gray, aged 50, has just been married, in Fluvanna county Va, to lady aged 92 years. Good!
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18

APPOINTMENT BY THE GovERNoR-Hon Thomas B. Hanly to be judge of the supreme court, vice David Walker, resigned.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
The Monroe County Democratic
 Association

JOHN w. SHORTAGE, Secy.