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The true Democrat., 1856-11-25
Arhoaelplla, Ark... Nov. Is. 1851


 EDIroR TRUE DEMocRAT-The only news here, at this time, of private, local or political interest. is the result of democratic conven- ton, held in Philadelphia, on last Saturday, for the purpose of nominating candidate to fill the vacancy in the State Senate occasioned by Barkman's resignation.
 The choice of the convention fell upon Col. A. A. PENNINGTON, young man of talent-a native of Tennessee, but who has resided in this county for six years. Col. Pennington, if elected, vii serve the State with ability. His residence is permanently made among Es; and his energy, industry and sound intellectual ac- qnirements, will soon give him position and in- iiuence in the Senate, should he be so fortu- nate as to obtain the seat.
 Col. Pennington will have one misfortune to encounter-that is the most important portion for the effectual service of the session will be over before he can reach the capital. On this account it is to be regretted that Bark man did not resign sooner, as DO difference who fills his vacancy, he cannot expect to be of much ser wee to the State. Yours truly,
 "JOSLTN.n
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New Jersey ElectiOm-Gl0ri0us Demo.
 cratic Victory

This gallant little State, in which were fough some of the most important battles of the Revolution and whose inhabitants have al- ways been noted for their national and patriotic feelings, has done noblv
 The democrats have elected three members of Congress out of five, making a gain of two. In the legislature the democrats have two ma- jorlty in the State Senate, and fourteen in the House This will give Us democratic United States Senator in place of MT. Thompson, op- position. There being fusion of all other par ties against our candidate for Governor. Mir. Alexander he Is unfortunately defeated. Had he been elected our victory would have been complete.
 The following is the New Jersey Presiden- tial vote by counties:
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''Wheatland''-The Buck in his own Pas
 ture-Thc old Bachelors Family.


 The Lancaster correspondent of the New York Herald, writing on the 1st inst, says:
 "On approaching Wheatland, the visitor is struck by the air of comfort and trimness that pervade the place. The mansion is a plain brick one, without any pretension to architec tural beauty, but the site on which it is built commands some picturesque views and is sha ded by fine old tress It is simple. substan tial, republican looking dwelling, without any of the composite decorations with which onr city milonares are in the habit of ornamenting their suburban villas. It has a waim. genial homestead aspect, promising a hospitable wei come and substantial cheer to those who may enter Its walls Prevou, to its purchase by Mr. Buchanan, 1t belonged to Mr. w. M. Mere. dith, late Secretary of the treasury under Gen. Taylor, and was built, we believe. by the brother in-law of Robert Emmet
 On entering the house 1 was shown into the library, where l found MT. Buchanan with aoout ten or dozen gentlemen, who were all unknown to me, but who, 1 believe, were for .he most part leading politicians of the negh. oo'hoou' ne conversation appeared to be an- | mated, and turned of course on the sub;aot ., ,he eiectlon. Mir. Buchanan listened attentive. y 'o tue remarks made, but took very little par' in them. From his calm impassive man. ner, one would have supposed him to he the party least interested of all the persons present on the subject under discussion. It was manr years since l had seen him, and was forc;hl :, struck by the little alteration which t;no aai the cares of office had effected in his annoar ance. He looked even younger. fresher and stouter than when we last met. Nothipo could be kinder or more cordial than the manner in which he received me, although the motive oI my vislt was more ot personal than of a po. litical one. He is exceedingly fortunae in DOS sessiDS as much bon homnsie of manner, for I can assure you 1t is severely put to the test. He Is beset by hosts of visitors of all conditions some of them queer samples of humanity. Only thlnk of an enthusiastic female phrenoloyis, making long journey to take a cast of his head MT. Buchanan received. his lady visitor with the greatest poteness invited her to dinner and told her she was welcome to examine any. thing she pleased about the premises with tho exception of his bumps. You can imagine the modification of the ardent votary of science al being compelled to leave without accomplish. ing the object of her journey.
 The only familiar face which encountered during my brief visit to Wheatand, was that O Mir. Brady, of Broadway, the we'll known pho tographist. He came there to take views o the house and surrounding scenery, and we believe, has succeeded in obtaining representa- tons of every object about the premises. These pictures will form an interesting feature in the h's'orlcai gallery which this enterprsing artis
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Col. T. c. HINDMAS-We have been pleas ed to meet with our friend, Col! Hindman of Phillips county who has been spending the past week in our city. Col. Hindman has up- on hundreds of occasions proved both his will hngnoss and his ability to do good service in the cause of the democratic party. It vas his in tentlon, during last summer to canvass the northern portion of the State but was prevent ed by casualty against which he was unable to provide. He, however, performed gallant service in several of the eastern counties, for which he is entitled to the thanks of the party. He is an able and an eloquent debator, :s thou sands who have listened to him will attest. Col. Hindman'S friends welcome him to the city.
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Lthle Roek. Nov. l2th. 1856

Te Col. BRAsMAN- Sr--On last evening member of the Se- nate stated to me that the Central railroad of Illinois was an abolition concern, as he had been informed by southern gentlemen of high standing; that none but abolitionists held office in or managed the company; and that unless clerks or laborers even were aboitionists they would not be employed-that abolitionism was made test in all their employments. If you can, would be pleased you would advise me of the politics of those who control the road.
 Knowing tuat you have been prominently connected with that road, from it's beginning, and must know the facts in relation to the first above enquiry, 1 have taken the liberty of ad- dressing you this note, and request your reply.
 Yours respectfully,
 GEO. CONWAY.
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MT. Newton from the stapdino co.~ report: 'o"lng
 MT. SPEAKER-Your committee tn u.. was referred the petition of sundrv citizoa" Union county, praying 10 be attached lo ~ Oi lumbia county, have had the same under oO' sideration, and it appearing to your comr,;,, S0' that the representatives from Columbia cors' 'es are opposed to the making of any cbaraa ' county lines; therefore a majority of fou - n committee have instructed me to repor, 'Ju' J same back and to recommend it's reflection ~s
 NEWTON, CFa w hch was read and adopted.
 MT. Pettigrew offered resolution to pess. Congress to establish stage route in Hen. stead and Sevier counties. Which was adopted.
 MT. Venable introduced resolution to a struct our representatives in Congress to es. llsh weekly mail stage from Des Ar, Ciarksvile, in Johnson county.
 Which was adopted.
 MT Cook introduced a bill to increase g, salaries ot grand and pettit jurors. i W men was read first time.
 MT Barker introduced bill to amend :. oth section of chapter 51, article "Murderr page 323 of Digest. Mir. Lee, of Scott, introduced a bill to ,. vent betting on elections, which was read s time. :"
 Mr. Bobo moved that said bill be reiect.i The vote was taken, and upon a division 9 voted in the affirmative and p in the ne,a,r] So the bill was rejected. MT. Williams, of Marion, introduced an ,. to provide for the infornlalty of bonds and ,s coSnlzanceS i'll certain cases, which Was read :. first time ! The Speaker presented the report of tb. Auditor of Public Accounts, made in ob4dior. to call upon him by the House to furnish tb. House the amount of money paid out of tb treasury on account of the suit instituted again. the Real Estate Bank. The statement fp5p;ss ed by the Auditor shows that the entire expe'. dltures of the suit, including the salary of ii. chancellor. are S9,1 99.
 House bill, No. 39, ".An act to amend cha, ter Jo, of the Digest, under the head of iusil. ot the peace," was taken up and read a seco,j time.
 On motion of Mr. Williams, of Pulaski s,4 bill was referred to the committee on the inI ciary.
 House 6ilI, No. fl, " An act to amend cha ter 95, part 2d of the Digest" was taken and read second time, and,
 On motion of Mr. Pettigrew. was referr. to the committee on the judiciary.
 House bill, No 42. |" An act to amend 1e chapter of the Digest nnder the head of attac.. ment before justices of the peace," was read second time and referred.
 Some names were changed, local bills intrs duced, propositions madd for the inauguratio.. oi the Governor, and the House adjouras. until Monday morning, 9 o'clock.
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ARKANSAS LEGISLATu
SENATE.
 Monday, Mop. 17th, 1856. BEN. ABBOTT, REPORTER.


 , The Senate met pursuant to adjournment proved.
 On motion of MT. Gaines the vote was re- considered on Senate bill of Saturday in rela. ton to fixing the time of bolding the circuit court Tn the second judicial circuit in this State to select committee consisting of one Senator from each judicial circuit. and
 On further motion, said committee was composed of Messrs. Gaines, Hammond and | Ferguson.
 On motion of Mr. Gaines the joint resolution of the Senate and the House of Representa-. lives to take into consideration the expediencv of changing the different circuit courts of this State, adopted on Saturday last, was recoIlsider- ed, and 1t appearing that said joint resolution was not concurred in by the House of Repre- sentatlves, the same was rescinded.
 Mir. Hammond gave notice that he would on Friday next introduce bill to make it a penal offence for any person to sell or give Vihous or splrltuous liquors to slaves without the consent of the owners or those who have them in charge.
 Mr. Redmond introduced Senate bill, No. 31. An act Tor the relief Of persons who have lost or mlslald thelr certificates of entry under the different swamp land acts ofthis State Which was read first time, and on motion of Mir. Gaines the rules were suspended and the bill was read second tme
 On r oton of Mr. Redmond said bill was referred to the committee on the judiciary.
 Mr. Floyd introduced Senate bill, No. 32 An act to prevent the presiding judges of the county courts from issuing writs of habeas corpus. Which was read first time.
 On motion of MT. Cain, Senate bill. No 15 An act to aid in the construction of the Cairo and Fulton railroad company" was taken m and read second time by title.
 Which bill, on motion, was referred to the committee of the whole and made the order of the day on "Wednesday next.
 Mir. Floyd introduced Senate bill. No. 32. An act to regulate the proceedings in the cir cut courts Of this State in relation to the change of venue ln criminal causes" which was read a first time
 Senate bill, No. 28 "An act to be entitled an act to amend section 269, of the Revised Statutes, under the head of criminal proceed lugs," was read a second time and referred to the committee on the judiciary
 Senate bill, No. 29, An act to increase the compensation of jurors in Independence coun- ty," was read second time. Mir. Keith offered the following amendment: "Strlke out Sl 50and insert g %, and amend by striking out the county of Independence and Insert the grand jurors of each county in this State"
 | MT. Redmond was called to the chair.
 Mir. Totten offered the following as a substi- tute for Mr. keith's amendment, to wit: Amend by striking out all after the enacting clause, and inserting that each grand juror shall receive such compensation as shall be allowed by the county court of the county in which he resides, provided such compensation be not less than one dollar and fifty cents per day.
 Pending which the Senate, on motion of Mir. Floyd, adjourned until tomorrow o'clock.
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OUR REpoRrER have engaged .he .o

OUR REPoRTER.-We have engaged the ser- vices Of MT. Ben Abbott as reporter of the proceedings of the General Assembly, and have placed that department of our paper un- der his control. For the correction of any er- TOTS in the reports, and some doubtless will oc- cur, we refer the members to Mir. Abbott, who will be found every day at the capital
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NosoLoGY VERSUS DUELL1NG-Good req sons for not fighting duels are in demand about these times, and we recall none better than the one given by celebrated French duelis. by the name of Evremont. He had approached a periumed dandy, and being dsgusted with the aroma that met his nose, he exclaimed " How shockingy that man smells p
 The sweet scented party resolved to snuff the insulters blood, and sent him challenge, which the willy and witty duelist declined in these words:-
 Were you to kill me you would not smell the less; and were I to kill you, you would smell the more"
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Southern Commercial Convention.

We commend the article below from the Memphis Appeal, to our citizens. We have not space for any comments of our own. We trust Arkansas will be represented on the 8th of December, at Savannah.
 It should be borne in mind that this body Will hold its next session in the city of Savan- nah, Ga., on the 6th day of December. The election having absorbed public attention, we fear that this great movement has been partial ly, at least, lost sight of, and that the attend ance will not be as general as could be desired. II Tennessee expects to be represented in it, it IS altogether important that some steps should be taken with the least delay, for the appoint ment of delegates.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-25

NeW Fork Nov. l3.-The Cunard steamship Europa, which left Liverpool on Saturday. the lst inst, has arrived at this port She brings three days later intelligence than was brought by the steamship Baltic
 Liverpool Cotton Market. The cotton market was dull. and had slight ly declined, the decline being principally con- fined to the lower graGes
 The sales for the week amounted to 33, ,OOO bales. Speculators took 5000 bales and ex- porters took 5000 bales.
 Midding Orleans was quoted at 67a; Mid dliog Uplands, 6 13 Is.
 The market closed steady but prices were in favor of the buyer.
 Liverpool Breadstuff Market. The flour market was dull and unchanged. The wheat market was unchanged since Tuesday, the 18th ult
 Indian corn has declined 3d., and was dull.
 Machester Trade. Trade at Manchester was generally unchan- ged.
 London Money Market. Money was easy at previous rates,
 Consols.
 Consols had advanced 1s to 1l, and were quoted at 921a to 9234.
 Breadstufs and Provisions.
 Ne,o York. Nov. 13.-Maxwell Brothers circular reports the flour market slightly easier, and quotes Philadelphia and Baltimore at 33s. 6i. @34s,; wheat declined slightly Indian corn declined Sd. els. mixed corn BPS. 9d. 0 33s.; yellow corn 33s.3d. e 33s.6d
 Richardson, Spence & Co.'S circular reports that flour had declined 6d, and that wheat had declined 1d.02d. The same circular reports the bacon market unchanged, and fair business in pork-the market unchanged Liverpool Cotton Market. 1 James McHenrv's circular reports that the cotton market closed firm, and quotes Middling Orleans at ' Middling Mobile 65s; Middliug i Uplands 67s.
 Eavre Cotton Market. The Havre cotton market had advanced. i The sales of the week amounted to 5000 bales.
 Orleans was quoted at 112. General News---Rumored New Alliances. It is rumored that an alliance has been effected between Great Britain and Austria against the threatened alliance of France and Russia.
 Differences between England and France. m The Paris correspondent of the London llmes says there are serious differences be. tween England and France. The NeOpolitan Question, No change has occurred in the aspect of ,be Neopolltan question.
 Austria and the Municipalities. Austria refuses to evacuate the prnc;no,;- ties. 'P"'i' The Turkish Ministry.
 The Sultan refuses to accept the restoration of the Turkish Minestry.
 Bank of France.
 The position of the bank of Franco is in, proving.
 Liabilities of Fox X Henderson. The Liabilities of Fox X Henderson tbe London builders and contractors, who have failed, amount to f30O,OOO.
 Arrival of Steamship George Law. New York; Nou. 13.-The Steamship George Law, from Aspinwal, has arrived at this port, bringing the California mails and Sl,6OOOO0 in treasure.
 Rupture between Great Britain and New Il Granada.
 By this arrival we learn that there is rup- ture between Great Britain and New Granada that diplomatic relations have been suspended and that the British fleet has been ordered to blockade the New Granadian coast.
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Illinois Election.

Chicago Noy. 1I--All but four counties in the State heard from, and Buchanans plurality is 5000 while BisselFs (republican) is over 1000.
 Important from Washington.
 Washington, NoU. l4.-The treaty negotia. ted between the United States and Great Bri. tain by Mr. Dallas, relating to Central Ameri can affairs, has been received.
 Another Lake Disaster.
 Detroit, NoU. 16.-The steamer Superior i. wrecked, and thirty-six lives lost No particu lars given. Bank of East Tennessee. Louisville, Nov. 15.--It is reported here tha the bank of East Tennessee has failed
The true Democrat., 1856-11-25

BUcHANIERs.- democrats are thus cal- led in derision by their opponents It is meant for pun upon Mir. Buchanan's name, and also as sgnifying the buchanierng character, as they represent it, of the Ostend circular. But the democrats have given this epithet happy turn against their opponents. as follows:
 "But what means our new title of Buchanier? At a loss to solve this query, we have con- suited Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, and find that the primary sgntcation to the word is one a0lose business I is to hunt ,oiM cutie a,,d s,oine!' Quite appropriate truly! We quite reconcled to the title. We are hunting just that sort of game, and we like to hear them bel low and squeal in response to our discharges.n
The true Democrat., 1856-11-25

THE WASHINGTON UNIoN-A Washington despatch of the 10th inst, says:
 Arrangements are already in progress for a reorganization of the editorial force of the Union newspaper. It is in contemplation to have one editor from the north and another from the south, in view of Mr. Buchanan's administration. MT. Nicholson will retire on the 4th of March.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-25

GTWe surrender very much of our space to-day to the subject of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad. It is the great question of the day with our people, and We know with what deep interest every thing concerning it is read and reflected upon
The true Democrat., 1856-11-25

TEXAS ELECTION RETURSs-We have re- cejyed an extra from the office of the Nacog- doches Chronicle, giving returns of the Presi- dental election from q number of counties ill eastern Texas. They all tell the same story. In every county Buchanan has majority-M C. pic
The true Democrat., 1856-11-25

The Montgomery (Ala.) Mail, says the Am erican Mechanic" gathered around the Fill more flag to the last "I'n season and out of sea- son"
 This was well put in, for most assuredly, at this crisis, when the conflict was between Bu chanan and Fremont, and the issue was union or disunion, to gather around Fillmore was en- tirely tout ef season" more so.
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has succeeded in collecting together at so much expense. In the event of Mr. Buchanan's cleo tion they will probably be engraved for gene ral circulation.
 Mir. Buchanan's family circle consists, for the present, of Mir. and Miss Lane (his nephew and niece,) Mrs. George Plitt of Philadelphia, and MT. Appleton. his late Secretary of Legation in London. Colonel Ramsey is also on visit with him. Miss Lane, beautiful and highly accomplished young lady, does the honors of the mansion with the same grace and affabiltv which gained her so much popularity at the head of her uncle's establishment in London.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-25

ILLINoIs.-This State has unquestionaby gone for Buchanan and Breckinndge, and in creases their electoral vote to ITO. California. when heard from, will doubtless increase it to l74
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The Constitution.

.ours i no sapling, chance sown by the fountain. Blooming in spring-time in autumn to fade
 Moored in the rifted rock,
 Proof to the tempest shock. Firmer 'tis rooted, the broader it blows"
The true Democrat., 1856-11-25

Or The democrats having carried the I.e gislature of Delaware secure the reelection of Mr. Bayard to the Senate, and successor to Mir Claylon.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-25

To THOSE SEEKING EMPLoYMET-The AL bany Express has the following advertisement: Wanted, an abebodied Irshman to hold my wIte's tongue-she and being unable to keep It quiet. Constant employment given.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-25

THE YOTE IN 0mo.--The total vote in Ohio was 349,0o0. It was divided as follows: Republican, 1000 Democratic 153O00 Fillmore, 25,0OO
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Death of Gen. Rankhead. Baltimore, Nov. 12.-Gen. J as. Bankhead U. s. army, died here to-day.
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Walnesdau. Mor. 19h, |

House met pursuant to adjournment
 Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Lea, chaplain
 Mir. Edmundson of Crittenden, cbairp' the committee on swamp and overaovei' made the following report.
 Mir. SPEAKER-Your committee on z and overhowed lands, to whom was r@
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We sra authorized to anmounee Henry 1rlinths. as candidate for City Constable, nj the ensuing city election to be held on the lst Monday of January next.
 .8 We are autorized to announce Joshua F. James, candidate for the otice of City Constable, at the ensuing January election. as candidate tor reelection to the office of City Recorder, at the eneuing January election.
 s# We authorized to announce Jokn H. Quisenberry of White River, as candidate for Swamp Land Commissioner
 Gazette ds Democrat please eopv
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or The returns from the Accomac district Va, indicate the election of NJ. R. II. Garne tt. democrat, over Saunders, k. N, to fill tLe va- cancy of Thos. II. Bayley. Mir. Garnett is a gentleman of very fine abilities and will take high stand in Congress.
 0J- In New Jersey the democrats gain two members of Congress, and the next delegation will stand thus
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HOUSE. SfurI0u \

HOUSE.
 Saturday, Nov. 15, 1856. House met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by the Rev. MT. Lee, chaplain. MT. Speaker announced that roports from standing committees were in order.
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1st dist-Isaiah D. Clawson. ODD. reelected. 2d " Geo. K. Robbins, opp, reelected. Sd " Garnet B. Adrian, dem. gain. 4th " John Huyler, dem
 5td " Jacob R. Wortendyke, dem. gain.
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Buchanan's plurality, about 15,OOO; Pierce's majority in 1852, 5.75O.
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Arrival of the Steamship Europa. Commercial Inteiiigence-.-impor Pc.
 litical News

NeW Fork, Nov. l3.-The Cunard steamship Europa, which left Liverpool on Saturday, the lst inst, has arrived at this port She brings three days later intelligence than was brought by the steamship Baltic.