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The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
A Wide Difference

The Gazete, the Know Nothing organ of the Real Estate Bank, is in favor of paying off the debt of the State by means of taxing the people. Gov. Conway is opposed to taxation, and is in favor of paying the State debt out of the assets of the banks.
 The Know Nothing organ of the Real Es- tate Bank giving us its views on the subject, says:
 'For the present, let it suffice to say that it would have been advantage to the State to have public ly burned and destroyed every thing in the State interest State bonds suspended. Then the necessity of taxation to meet the nteest, as 1t accrued, and the principal when 1t became due on the State bonJs would have been obvious, and tax would have been levied to pa, it, at the time'
 Thus the organ of the bank thinks it would have been an advantage, if the assets of the banks had been publicly burned, and the peo- pie taxed to pay the debt incurred on account of the banks. Gov Conway does not think so. Gov. Conway is opposed to taxing the people, and thinks that the State debt ought to be paid out of the assets of the banks.
 The policy of Gov. Conway, and that of the Know Nothing organ of the Real Estate Bank, is widely different. People of Arkansas, choose ye between them If you think with Gov. Conway, that the banks ought to be made to pay the debt they have brought upon the State, so testify next month at the polls.
 Gov. Conway, in carrying out his policy, has already caused OVER ONE MILLION OF DOLLARS of the State debt to be redeemed Had the policy of the bank organ of the Know Nothings been carried out, this one million o dollars would have been raised by taxes upon the people. We repeat agan-citzens o Arkansas, choose which policy you will have
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
ErOm DeShn CnnntX.
Very respectfully, yours,
 TOM. B. TURNE
Florence, Desha O., Ark., July 7th. 1856.

Florence, Desha O., Ark., {
 July 7th 1856.
 Col. JoHNsoN-Deay Siy:-It was our %, fortune to be present on last Friday at fourtt July celebration and barbecue, on Bayou BI tholomew, near the residence of one of natu'. noblemen, Col. Henry P. Jones, in this cou-c The Declaration of Independence was read young Luther Jones, followed by very 8 propriate oration by Dr. Barnett. The Doc spoke at some length on the foreign aid t Americans received during the revolutions struggle-showing as we thought his anti Kr. Nothing procliyities, though we knew he | not intend touching on politics. But to p the truth, never saw the glorious fow- more becomingly celebrated in my life; eve. thing passed off quietly and pleasantly. W-t the speaking was through, as we thought, 4- her was announced. The ladies (bless th.- formed procession and marched to the tat. some hundred yards distant, where everytb- to make s lad the heart of hungary man woman, awaited us. Superintended as t vI by Col. Jones, it could not have been othervs; After dinner was over we returned to the sta to hear what was publicly announced as Speech on Love-" We did not know whe;ls the speech was to be on the love of the laia or on the love of country; on either subject Vt thought 1t would be interesting. It reSu3- however, in some quite complimentary remrl to the ladies, on their influence in war as g5 as In peace, and the names of many of the -9 roines of the revolution were mentioned as c1r slusive proof of the bravery and influence Ofgr man. This closed the celebration on Bayi Bartholomew of the great anniversary of Am' rican independence. This is day never to | forgotten by the American people-a day tl will be celebrated by generations yet unbo't and so long as this day is celebrated, just '1 long will he, who was first in war, first peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymer the great Washington, be remembered and lo nored. It is day that will ever swell '-' hearts of Americans with gratitude to the lata" of their country. And shame, we say on th''' mad fanatics of the north, who would dare dissolve these States, bound together as they are by the kindest affection of father-oi Washington! But better day seems to dawn on this great and growing republic, there $ y'' one national party left which will save 'n' Union. The democratic party has planted !" self firmly by the constitution and the Un'l' 1t Is the only party that knows "no North " South, no East, no West" With this S'''' advantage over all other parties now in eA' tence, victory is bound to be its crown.
 Mir. Buchanan's letter of acceptance and 'D' democratic platform recently adopted atV-' cinnati, are bound to bear the party on to " umph and to victory. i.
 The democracy of this vicinity are unl'''' they stand firmly by both our state and our D' tional ticket, and united as we are, the p"F is emphatically invincble, and cannot fall
 Yours truly. W. D. NJ.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
To Our NaturaiiZed Citizens.

You have been notified by the organ of the Know Nothing party at this place, that every possible obstacle will be thrown in the way of your casting your votes upon the day of the election. You will, every one of you, be re. quired to exhibit your naturalization papers even you who have been citizens of the State and have voted halenged for years past.
 Come to the polls therefore, prepared Jus tice assuredly will be done you, notwithstand- ing our county court has placed majority of Know Nothing judges at every precinct in the county. You will be allowed to vote if you can exhibit your papers; if not, no matter how long you may have been citizen of the county mo matter how we'll the fact may be known among your fellow citizens, you will be chal- lenged and your vote rejected
 This is Know Nothing tactics-so declared through their organ last week Let every one of our naturalzed citizens, therefore, come to the polls prepared to show their papers.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
-aA><s<---------------- Danley at the Governors Party.

As Danley, in his paper, has sneered at the Governors party: given to the members of the last Legislature, it will not be out of place in us to alude to the general surprise that was expressed at his attendance upon that occasion. Danley had been for months and years abusing the Governor in the most personally offensive manner. The Governor to show the contempt he felt for him and his paper, invited him to his party. A proud man, under the crcum- stances, would have rejected the invitation, but Danley, willing to submit to any degradation to obtain something good to eat and drink, &C., cepted it and attended the party. He went there to eat and to drink, and he could not but have felt, while he was thus partaking of the Inequalities of Elias N. Conway, degra- daton for tho manner in which he had person. ally assailed him. If he did not so feel, it was because his heart was callous. Every other guest of the Governor felt it for him.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
EacI, Inr the Beanie

The Know Nothngs charge that Elias N. Conway has done nothing for the State.
 By means of the suit of the State againa tle Real Estate Bunk, which Gov Conway has so faithfully prosecuted, he has caused over one million doAlars of Me bonds of Me State to De can- celled o'M .fied with Me.Sote Teus,oe,' as fully paid c6.
 Thus, during Gov Conway's official term, he has diminished the debt of the State on account of the banks more than ONE MIL LION OF DOLLARS And letit be known, too that the good work is still going on. The debt is being diminished by large Aum every month
 All this has been brought abont by the shit against the Real Estate Bank. Under the trustees when State bond was redeemed it was frequently again sold by the bank. The trus- tees have been removed, and, now, when a State bond is redeemed, 1t is cancelled and filed in the State Treasury as fully paid off.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
A PROPER JUDGE.-Ma. Antho ny's old bar

A PROPER JUDGE.-Maj. Antho ny's old bar keeper, in the last issue of the Gazette, charges that the Governor invited "women of bad char acter' to the party he gave to the members of the last Legislature. The old bar-keeper is mistaken. Women of bad morals may have been invited, but there were no women invited who bore bad character. The Governor knows nothing of the private morals of the city. Had he consulted the old bar keeper perhaps he would have had a moreselect con- pany. The old bar-keeper is good judge of the morals of the women of Little Rock! He has been so long an associate and imtator of his recent editorial partner that he has become quite an adept in the knowledge of "women of bad character
 Capt. Danley's charge is grave one, not against the Governor, but against the society of Little Rock. In justice to those who did at- tend the Governors party, we call upon him tc point out those whom he characterizes as "wo- men of bad character" Come up to the scratch, Mir. Bar-keeper.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
Let it be Remembered.

The Know Nothings charge that Gov. Con- way has ruled and ruined the State.
 Let it be remembered that when Elias N Conway was elected Governor, four years ago, there was not single dollar of money in the treasury. Now there are in the State treasurv im gold and silver, ONE HUNDRED AND FIFFY-SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS- Wherever the "ruin" Elias N. Conway has brought upon the State is talked of, let this fact be known
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
Conway's majority 2,6lS.
BENNETT G1yrNa I'D ruv F,,

BENNETT GIVING UP THE FIGHT.-The New York Herald of the 23d ut. says:
 All around we hear of ratification meetings of the republicans, and rejoicings, fireworks, etc., in honor of Fremont. In the course of next month it looks as though $1OOOOO would be spent in gunpowder and fummery All this IS mere folly and nonsense If the republi- cans and Americans can be awakened to sense of their forlorn condition and ridiculous chances, let them unite for a grand movement; otherwise the game is lost, and the less pow der they burn, and the less noise they make, the better it will be-
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
--'s'-.ns,~s------ ..uoW Nothing Weakness i'll ArI,auSa..

The strength of Know Nottingham consists wholly in its system of caucussin5 whereby it attains the greatest possible unity of action- With know ledge of this fact, survey of the field of politics u this state will present to the observer the very best evidence of the extreme weakness of the order. Wherever it deems itself even tolerably strong regularly nom- hated ticket has been placed before the people This is the case at least, in Arkansas, and yet there are but very few counties where Know Nothing tickets have been nominated Out ot fty-toar counties in he State Ue Knoao Nothtnqs have not presentel regularly nominated tickets in more than ten or taoelue
 This is irrefragible proof of the weakness of the concern in Arkansas. The order has no hope whatever of carrying the State upon its strength. It only hopes to carry the Legisla- ture by dividing and then conquering the de- mocracy. Where the democrats have nomi- nees in the field, the Know Nothings cunningly persuade out independent democrats. By thus dividing the democratic vote, they hope, in a majority of the counties, to elect Know Noth- ings to the Legislature.
 Such are their tactics. Let democrats be- ware of the snare. Let them give their nom- nees hearty and a united support. Let them remember that we are fighting for principles and not for men. Men are nothing-our mo- limitations should be our guides
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
Princeton, Ark.. July 5th, 1856.

 EDITOR TRUE DEMooRAT-You will please an nounce, through the columns of your valuable paper my withdrawal from the for the office of Prosecuting Attorney for the 2d Judicial Circuit My for this step briefly these. Supposing that arrangement could easily be made, by which only one democrat would be on the field, called on my democratic competitors at early day in the vass, and did agree upon plan, by which claims would have been fairly adjusted
 When the time came, however, Mr. Arnett had changed his mind and refused to go into it.. Another proposition then agreed to- and Mir Arnett, when the time came. again refused.
 In the last extremity myself and the Hon. John C. Murray the other democratic candidate) agreed to leave to five disinterested democratic friends and the result of their deliberations being in his favor shall give him my cordial support as his course throughout has been fair. firm and democratic With many thanks to my friends for the interest they have manifested in my behalf, subscribe my self their obedient servant, etc,
 3t RORT. IL DEDM AN
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
The Gazette and the Real Estate
 Bank.

The Know Nothing editor of the Real Estate Bank organ, faithful in the service of his mas- ters, continues to war upon Gov. Conway for prosecuting the suit of the State against the Real Estate Bank. Every week he pours out upon the Governor column after column of bit terness and abuse There seems to be no end to his slanders-no limit to his malice
 | This week he assails the Governor on &C., count of the expense attending the prosecution of the suit against the bank He shows that the suit will cost the State several thousand dollars, and, by this showing, hopes to dissuade the people from longer prosecution of it. In this he will fail. The people are determined to have settlement with that bank, let it cost what it may, and they are determined to sustain Gov. Conway in prosecuting the suit. It is true they will not approve any lavish waste of the public money, nor will Gov. Conway ask any such approval at their hands. He is ncces- sarily compelled to have accountants of ability and experience to examine the books and &C., counts of the trustees, and the people know that he cannot procure the services of such un- less they are literally paid for.
 The last Legislature was so determined upon having this bank wound up, and so anxious that the Governor should have the greatest power to effect that desired object they gave him un- limited power to draw upon the State Treasury
 The members of the Legislature knew full well the opposition that was being made to the suit, they also knew the great difficulty the Governor experienced in procuring competent men to do the necessary service.
 And what are the few thousand dollars ex. pended in winding up the bank, compared to the millions of dollars at stake? This suit will not be worth to the State less than Mrce nulNo,, of dollms It will be the means of making the Real Estate Bank redeem every of the bonds of the State issued to that bank, and thus releasing the State entirely from the one- rous debt on account of the Real Estate Bank, which now rests a stigma upon her reputation. | What folly then is it for the organ of the Knoa0 Nottings to be talking about few thou sand dollars expense! Why, in 1942-'43, the Legislature of Arkansas were in session sixty days beyond their usual sitting, devising ways and means to recover the rights of the State to participation in the management of that bank, of which the deed of assignment had de- prived her. The expenses of that Legislature for those sixty days were 400 dollars per day, making in round numbers 24 OO0 dollars Thus the Legislature of AZ and '43, to say nothing of the time wasted by the Legislature since that session, expended A GOO dollars, and effect ed nothing Elias \. Conway, for little more than half that sum, will accomplish every thing the State desires. He will make the bank pay its just debts and release the State entirely.
 With this bright prospect before them within view-the people of Arkansas will leave the Know Nothing editor of the bank organ to bis murmurinss and complaints-to his malice and abuse. Let him enjoy them.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
The EiectiOn...OUr Friends.

As we desire to place the result of the elec- ton before the people, at as early day as pos sibe, we will thank our friends, in every DOT tion of the State, to forward us the vote so soon as it is known to them. We would also be pleased if, in sending us the vote for members of the General Assembly, they would state the politics of each candidate.
 As the returns of the vote for Governor will be sealed up and sent to the Speaker of the House of Repres esentatives, and not opened until speaker is elected in November next, we have to rely entirely upon our friends through out the State for :he gubernatorial vote
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15

GooD.--The editor Of the South Stamp gives us an account of the manner in which he de- tected and exposed base islander upon Elias \. Conway and $. H. Hampstead. The editor, in his travels in the southern part of the State, was every where met with the report that Con- way had paid out to Hampstead, for prosecut- sum of S3O,OOO. On his visit here, he related the circumstances to the Governor, and asked for statement of the true amount paid to Hempstead The Governor called upon Dr. Huey, the auditor, for written statement in relation to the matter. The report of the au- ditor showed that the Governor had only paid to S H. Hampstead for his services fifteen hum dred dollars.
 What a aoide difference between the truth and Know Nothing reports. The thirty Mou sand dollors, under an official examination, dwindles down to only fifteen hundred Dr. Huey, in his official report, says Gov. Conway has only paid Hampstead ftteen hundrea dol- 1ps! Who will doubt Dr. lluey's statement? Dr. Huey is Know Nothing and therefore en- titled to full credit in his testimony in behalf of the Governor.
 Thus ends another Know Nothing "Roor- back" How weak the Know Nothing cause must he since it can be supported only by such infamous falsehoods
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15

Or The young ladies of St. Mary's Institute beg to return very many thanks to the gentle men of the band, for their delightful musical treat, on the evening of the 9th inst, and will always retain grateful sense of the favor done them by the gentemens polite acquiesence to their request
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15


 .-9y@ We are authorized to announce Pleasant Jordan. esq.,. 8 candidate for reelection to the office of Prosecuting Attorney for the 5th Judicial Circuit, and ofico Attorney General of the State, at the ensuing August election.
 Saline, Hot Spring and Montgomery. We are authorized to announce Dr. Wm H. Hammond, as the democratic candidate. nominated by the democratic senatorial convention, for State Senator from Montgomery, Hot Spring and Saline counties.
 Candidate for Clerk in Conway Go. FELLOW CITIZENS OF CONWAY CoUHTY-As have learned that Capt. Murray has withdrawn his name from the democratic nomination for clerk l, standing only one township behind him in the nominate n, and since Murray's withdrawal having been strongly pressed upon to become candidate--I herewith (upon the democratic ticket) declare myselfa candi- date for Clerkshp of Conway county, in the August
 ' ~ JOIN R. BELL. .51E1 We are autho rized to announce Judge J. C. Murray, a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of the 2d Judicial Circuit, the ensuing August eec tiOn.
 THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.-We are authorized to an nounce Hon. E. +. Nicely, candidate for re- election to the office of Judge of the 3d Judicial Cir cult. of Arkansas. pd5d
 .saS~ We authorized to announce Wilson A. PurdOm, a candidate for Constable of Big Rock Township, at the ensuing August election. s7y@ We are authorized to announce Joshua F. James. a candidate for Constable of Big Rock Township, at the ensuing August election. *
 .5y ,. M. F. Dent is candidate for Justice of the Peace in Big Rock Township.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15

OBITUARY ExTRAoRDINARY.-Th San 'a 4 cisco papers contain an obituary announcl's :, death of Y. Turig, Chinese, who, 1t aPpe%% in the absence of other virtues, was ia'ol"tt known by the length of his tail, width ol ! brooches, and the extraordinary height 0' shoes"
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
Old Line Whies.

The most interesting feature in the canvass for President is the bold, determined manner in which old line whigs are repudiating Fill more and Donelson and the Know Nothing or der. Our exchanges come to us every day teeming with letters and declarations of the raight-out whigs giving in their adherence to Buchanan and Brecknridge.
 The whigs of Kentucky held a State conven- ton at Louisville on the Sd inst, when the fol- lowing two resolutions Were introduced:
 2. Resolved, That there is nothing in the present position the past political history of James Bucha- nan which entities him to the support and confidence of the whigs of Kentucky for the office of President of the United States.
 4. Resolved That to say the very least, Willard Fillmore is nOaO fully worthy of the support and confidence of the whigs of Kentucky and of the whole Union he was when he received their united sup port and confidence in lS4S.
 These two resolutions were both laid upon the table by vote of 16 ayes to nay. Thus the old-line whigs of Kentucky refused to slul Mr. Buchanan and refused to indorse Mir. Fill more. When the resolutions were introduced, Mr. James B. Clay, son of Henry Clay, declared thati if they were adopted he would withdraw from the convention.
 Thus it will be seen how the old line whg of Kentucky are going Led on by the Lou isville Courier, an influential whig paper they will be found battling manfully against thu proscriptve order. There is no doubt but tha Kentucky will cast it's electoral vote for Buch anan and Breckinrdge by a large majority.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
Fremont Adopted by the Massachusetts
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Boston, July 1.--At convention of the American party of this State held to act upon the nominations for the Presidency, that of Fremont was ratified by vote of 28O against 197 for Fillmore.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
Dan!ey Sneaking Again and Caught.

The editor of the Gazette attempted again to steal march upon the democrats of Con- way county. Instead of publishing notice that he intended to address the citizens at Lewisburg he p,iuately sent off hand bills to the faithful. He hoped thus to eude discus sion with any democrat It should be remem- bored that, but few weeks ago, Danley charged Warren, very unjustly, of being guilty of this very act. In Col. Warren, he thought it an offence deserving the severest reprobatlon. In himself he deems it fair Know Nothing tactics
 But with all his cunning, Danley did not es- cape at Lewisburg. MT. Arthur Carroll, a young democrat of great talents, happening to be in the neighborhood, met and completely demolished him. There was scarcely any thing left of the Old Bar Keeper when Mir. Carroll let him off. A correspondent writing about the speeches, said:
 Danley spoke here to-day. Arthur Carroll answered him and made a splendid speech got Danley down badly. The Know Nothings slipped off very quietly. They are down in the mOuth' '
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15

MORE BoLTING.-The Philadelphia ln has hauled down the names of Fillmore a Donelson, which have been flying at the n'' of its columns.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
Hon. J. ;. Green.

We see by the Fort Smith Herald and the Van Buren Intelligencer, that the Hon. J. J. GREEN, democratic elector filled the appoint mentS made by Col BUERow As sickness prevented Col BuRBow from being in atten- dance, Mir. Green generously stepped forward and addressed the people in his place. Mir. GREEN is all able and an effective speaker, is one of the most popular men in the west, and is always ready and willing to defend the no- ble cause of democracy. We learn from the lntelligenccr that he made Il fine speech at the barbecue near Van Buren on the 30th inst The Fort Smith Herald says of his speech at Fort Smith:
 Mir. Green followed and in a brief and pointed speech, stripped sam of all his borrow ed costume and exposed him in his natural de- formity. He showed him to be without back bone or kidney-ready to assume any shape or wear any costume that would be likely to ele- vate any of his disciples to office."
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15

STRANGE EvENTs.-An exchange records the marriage of John M. Strange and Elizabeth strange as strange event. The next event will probably be a little strunger