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The true Democrat., 1856-06-10

The convention was organized by calling
Col. A. c. Robertson to the chair, and appoint
ing Col. L. G. tlindman, jr secretary
Green county was represented by Davis
Thompson, proxy; Poinsett county, by John
5. Horror, proxy; St. Francis county, by Johr
Mcdaniel; Monroe county, by Geo. w. Will
moth; Crlttenden county, by A. C. Robertson
proxy; Phillips county. by A. P Ewart, Davis
Thompson. John c. o. Smith, w. n. Martin
VIM. II. Calvert and A. c. Robertson.
On motion of Maj. Davis Thompson the
following resolutions We're unanimously adopt.
ed
Resolued That the democracy of the first
Judicial circuit of the State of Arkansas through
thelr delegates IN convention assembled cor
daily approve of the course of the Hon. GEO
w. BEAzIEY, as judge thereof, and recommend
him to the voters of said circuit for re-eec-
ton.
Resolved That this convention, reposing con-
fdence in the ability and integrity of STEPHEN
w. CHILDREss, cordially recommend him to the
voters of said circuit for election to the Office
OF prosecuting attorney therefor
Resolved That in the coming struggle. it is
the duty of every democrat to stand bv his
party, and cast no vote that can give aid and
comfort to the enemies of the SOUTH
Resotved, That as the abolitionists of the
north have made hostility to the administration
and the Kansas Nebraska bill their war crv for
the present canvass no man can Join in their
course without injustice and hostility to the
SOUTH
Upon motion, Davis Thompson, John Nc
Daniel and VIM. N. Martin were appointed a
committee to inform Messrs. Beazley and Chill.
dress of their respective nominations.
On motion of John S. Honer, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
Resolved That the proceedings Of this meet.
ing be published in the State Rights Democrat.
True Democrat and Memphis Appeal
Ca motion, the convention adjourned sine
die. A. G. ROBERTSON Cb,n
I. c. HINDMAN. jr., Secy.
Helena, Nav 29th. 1856.
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10
The Question of Veracity Between Mr.
Buchanan and Lord Palmerston.

The President Of the United States com
munlcated to the Senate also this week further
documents relative to British recruitments IN
the U. States wholly involving he Question If
veraclty between Mr. Buchanan and Lord pal
merston. Mr.. Buchanan charges that Lord
ralmerslon, while refusing to lay on the table
OF the House of Ccommons the correspondents.
on that s. bjoct, stated such facts only as favor.
ed his own side, and entirely suppressed the
reasons on which our demand for the recall of
Mr.. Campton and the British AConsuls was
founded
MIR. Buchanan says that Lord Palmerston
was not Justified in stating on that occasion that
ne r. 3D. had expressed himself satisfied
with Lord Clarendon's explanation contained
IN the note of the 18th of July last, and that
Mr.. Buchanan said he felt confident our 90
vernment would entertain similar feelings with
regard to it.. NJ. Buchanan denies that h.
ever so intimated. He merely observed 70
Lord Palmerston that he would have mucb 90
tisfaction in transmitting that note to the Secro
tary of State, Lord Palmerston ranlv;n,,
through Lord Clarendon that he fails ~ 10
convinced, and saying that it seemed 70 hin,
that there was 10 essential difference between
the substance and the effect of what was said
~ tne mouse OF Commons and Mr.. Buchanan's
statement.
Finally, Mr.. B., under date Of March 9TH,
says 70 Mr.. Marcy, "You must believe with
me That the last effort Of Lord P.lmerston, to
extrcate himself from the dilemma, has serv-
cd to make the awkardness Of his position still
more conspicuous"
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10
The Hero Of Grevtown Abroad

| We see by our western exchanges that Scion
Borland is out on an electioneering tour. We
are surprised at this, as but few weeks back
his "private business" impelled him to relin-
quish the editorial chair Of the Gazette. His
"private business" compelled him to give up
pursuit more congenial perhaps than any
other'' to him, which required no absence from
his home and only few hours in the week to
attend to; and yet, now, he is traversing the
State, making speeches and dcvoting his whole
time to politics.
"Private business is favorite "come- off y
with the hero Of Greytown" whenever he
gets into close place. If some democrat
should get after him. follow him around, and
vatc business" would make him quit the field
in less than ten days.
In canvassing the State, DR.. Borland adopts a
different course from that pursued by all other
speakers. He is a Know Nothing and his tao.
tics are in accordance with his professions. He
publishes no list of appointments--inf no
one of his whereabouts, but slips around secret
y and addresses the people wherever he can
gather few Of them together. Borand is a
cunning man, and il it was not for his "private
business" that so often interferes, he might cut
avery considerable figure.
The Fort Smith Herald thus notices his
speech at Van Buren,:
"Solon Bo,Rand.-This distinguished ex-Se-
nator, ex-Mnister ex-Democrat, ex-Doctor, ex-
Greytown ,rowdy, ex-Know Nothing organ
grinder, weare informed, made very ex-tin-
gushing speech at Van Buren, on Wednesday
last, by which he distinguished democra-
cy, but himself and all his Know Nothing
friends. We are informed, he commenced by
telling his fellow citizens that his name was
Solon' (not Norvel y namesake of the great
Athenian law siyer, and of course as great
man, with all the modern improvements added
We are told he spoke for more than FIVE hours
Not having heard his speech we can only de-
scribe it in the language of a very ultra Ameri-
can who didn't seem to like it much He
said it had some noble points in it, but they
were so far apart as not to be worth hunting
after, and that in fact, the whole thing was too
tedious to MENTION"
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10
Public Speaking.

We publish to-day the appointments of Col
n. B. Burrow, one of the democratic candidates
for elector, to address the people upon the po-
Burrow large crowds wherever he goes He
is one Of the best speakers in the State-he is
thoroughly posted upon the history of the
country and of the parties into which it is d.
vided
Col. Burrow intends to canvass as much of the
State as possible prior to the State elections
lie will endeavor to address the people of the
north.w and the north. He is one of the
ab'est and most interesting speakers that it was
ever our good fortune to hear. The people will
be richly repaid for their attention wherever he
addresses them. He is truly an orator of the
very first stamp
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10

New subscribers still continue to pour in
upon Us. The stream for now nearly a year
has continued uninterrupted y-indeed as the
canvass advances it increases. We say to our
friends send on the names. We are prepared
TO supply list of ten thousand with the True
Democrat
One year ago. when Capt Pike wrote his Sc
cret circular calling upon Know Nothings to
put their heel upon the True Democrat, we had
not more than eighteen hundred subscribers.
we now have more than double that number
we have nearly four thousand.
While we thus sllude to our prosperity, we
are not unmindful of the many kind friends
who have interested themselves in circulating
our paper. We return them our sincere thanks
and hope they will at least continue their exer-
tons until the election. AS the contest before
us is one of the deepest interest to the country,
light should be shed abroad to the people of
every section, and the only way to do it is to
circulate democratic newspapers. Let every
democrat then interest himself in procuring
subscribers It's the best and surest way to
secure the triumph Of democratic principles.
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
Ioy1f9.ncf OHfce ODD Nav 1879
Hampstead County Poiitics-All Right.

Hampstead County POiitics--All Right.
For the following we are indebted to a friend
at Washington. 1t will be found interesting:
"Washington, June Sd, 1856.
Our county convention has just adjourned
We had some difficulty in getting suitable can
didate to accept, but eventually succeeded in
nominating two--Dr. D. Griffin and VIM. Moss
both stunch, reliable, unfinchng democrats,
whose love for "Sam" has been constantly
evinced by denunciations of him at all tines.
The democracy were never more truly united
than at present in old Hempstead; and my
word for it, our ticket will be triumphantly
elected in August. Conway is host Of
strength. Warren is great favorite with
many, and our county nominations are sure
to unite the whole party in one irresistible
body
Gen. Hampstead spoke here last evening
His subject was the slavery question. He gave
its history from the origin of our government
the participation of the different political par
ties in all its phases-showing clearly, that, to
the democratic party alone are we indebted for
the rights of the south guaranteed to us under
the constitution.
He sketched Mr. Filmore's political history,
and assure you that Sam had little to boast
of to the South under the expose. Hemp
stead's effort was mastery one-chaste and
mild, free from abuse-but scathing in its array
of facts-its points and arguments"
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10

Independence Co., Ark., May 26, 1856.
EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT
Please announce through the columns
of your paper my withdrawal from the self
styled American party The principles of the
Know Nothing party are opposed to the prin-
ciples of democracy, consequently are opposed
to civil and religious liberty. AS such l can
no longer remain in the order, and would adj
wise all true patriots, all lovers Of liberty, whe-
Their they be democrats or old line wings to
unite in putting down that party by supporting
no man for Office of any kind who belongs to
that institution. In one obligation was sworn
to support the constitution of the United States,
and in the same obligation was sworn to pro-
scribe all foreigners and Roman Catholics, which
is an inconsistency that every honest man
should look at in its true light and never suffer
himself to remain in the institution any longer
than he can have his name erased from their
books or his withdrawal published.
Respectfully, g. w. MANN.
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10
Lawyers Fees for Prosecuting the
Real Estate Bank Suit.

There are rumors in circulation to the effect
that Gov. Conway has paid enormous sums out
of the treasury to the lawyers whom he had
employed in prosecuting the suit against the
Real Estate Bank. Below we give the official
report of the Auditor, which shows that the
Governor has only caused to be paid out of the
treasury, since the 18th January, 1853, two
thousand dollars-5OO dollars to Curran for pre-
pairing and filing the bill-by the way, one of
the ablest bills in chancery that ever was pre-
pared by any lawyer-and $500 to Hemp
stead who has, since Curran's death, prosecut-
edthe suit with such eminent and happy sue
cess The following is the Auditors report:
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10
A Question for the Gazette.

AS the Gazette now has the name of Fill
more flying at its masthead for Prcsid ent, we
wish to put to it the same question that, in
1853, it put to Mr.. Curran, who was running
for Congress-
The question is rs follows
ITO be consistent whig-as he certainly s-he
will have TO defend the nquitous administration Of
Mr.. Fillmore who denounced as pirates those of our
fellow citizens who loved liberty well enough to
fight for it in another land, and for another people
than our own; and suffered the Cuban patriots to
meet the ignominious death of criminals, without
raising friendly voice in their behalf. Mr..
Fimores administration is also responsible for the
magnificent swindle perpetrated by the Galphins.-
Win Mr. Curran defend or justify thatl'
This statement and question we take from
the Gazette Of July 18th, 1853. We ask the
Gazette, in its own language, will it defend or
justify THE UBIQUITOUS ADMINSTRA.
TION OF Mr. FILLMORE, soho denounced as
pirates, those Of our fello,o citizens solo loved H.
berty, etc.; and suffered the Cuban patriots to meet
the ignominious death of criminals ,oitsout ever
raising friendly voice in their behay"s Will
the editor of the Gazette defend or justify
"he magnificent soindle perpetrated by the GAL
phins," for which "Fillmore's administration
is responsible?"
These questions, the editor of the Gazette
pyopounded to Mr.. Currau with the co6dence
that he would recoil from them. We wish now
20 see what course the editor himself will take
IN relation to them. He stands in position Of
more immediate connection to Mr. Fillmore than
Mr.. Curran did? Mr. Curran was not support
ing Mr.. Fillmore. Mr. Fillmore had been
thrown overheard by Mr.. Curans party. Yet
these grave questions were urged upon Mr.. Cur.
ran With great pertinacity. The Gazette has
the name of Fillmore up for President will it
defend and justify his ubiquitous administra-
tiop?" We shall see
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10

Mr.. GREENwocD.-On the reception at
Washington City Of the news of the nomina-
ton OF Hon. A. B. Greenwood, the Star of that
city, makes the following remarks:
1--WE have private Geographic dispatch
saying that the Hon. A. B. Greenwood has been
re.nomiaated for Congress in his district bv
democratic convention convened at Batesville,
Arkansas, on the 18th ult. Mr.. Greenwood is
one of the most serviceable men in the House.
always in place, always ready and clear in the
management of the public business, and always
influential. because never failing to be ressona-
bic and courteous"
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10

A NUT FOR THE Know NorHrNGs.-Ws
have before us list of the members and off,
GERS OF the last assembly of this State, with
their places Of birth, etc. There are 149 in all
large portion of whom it will be remember
ed were elected as Know Nothings Their
constituents will be amazed to learn that the
only man out of the whole party who was OF
American parentage was Francis B. Spiuola
whose father was an Irishman, and mother an
American. Not one of the Others snrpno
from natives, either on the fathers or mothers
side. The fathers Of the 149 were az follows
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10

COL n. B. BURRow-The jackson, Tenn.
Central Democrat, speaking of one of our cleo
tors, says:
"Col. Burrow one Of the electors for the
State at large, was formerly citizen of Carroll
county, and highly appreciated in West Ten.
nesee for his fine attachments and splendid ora.
torica abilities. Know Nothingsm is perfectly
fat in Arkansas. They. did get on swim
mingly for short time under the lead Of the
renegade, Borland, and many supposed that he
would be able to lead off large party--but
Borland and his new faith are almost entirely
rubbed out They commenced leaving by re-
regiments, so that now there is not enough of
Know Nothingism in Arkansas to "swsar BY"
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10

the American Union and the constitution, I
should feel myself unworthy the confidence
Of free and Independent people.
should not have said 30 much, but my de-
mocratic friends request that should state
my position and feel that it is my duty to do
so, as was induced to join this party at the
time Twas representing the worthy and enlsht-
ened people of Lawrence in the legislature.
GREEN R. JONES.
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10
Saline Co.. June Sd. 1856.

Mr.. EDrroR--I have dissolved all connec-
with the American party-properly Know No
thing-whch, in my estimation, is totally uu-
worthy the support Of true Americans and the
confidence of a free and enlightened country,
anti. democratic, anti-republican and totally
antagonistic to the perpetuity Of our political
institutions. | AM a democrat, and can no
longer affiliate with the antidemocratic party.
SAMUEL BYFORD.
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10
Hon. Green r. Jones Withdrawal

We give below the withdrawal of this gen
tleman. We believe nearly every one Of the
democratic members of the last legislature,
who joined the the Know Nothings, have with
drawn. What a severe commentary is their
withdrawal upon the cocern! Nearly every
one of them have become disguised with it
and denounced it.
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10

A NoTE.-The following order, yerbatin, E,
lteratim was received by an undertaken in the
Bowery N. T., last Friday morning, from an
afflicted wldower, living in Pearl street:
Sur: my Wiaf is dead and Wonts to be
oerrled Tomorrow, At wonnur klok. Unose
WAR too dig the Hole-bi the said OF mi too
U'her Waifs-Let it be deep,"
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10
Democratic Ticket in st. Francis Co.

At democratic county convention, held at
Madison on the 10th May, the following nomi-
nations were made:
For the Legislatwe-Col. John w. Calvert, Col.
JAS. L. Hamalson.
Mer!t--Geo. w. Seaborn.
Cerk--Geo. B. Michie
Treasurer-J ohm D. Thomas.
County and Probate Judge J ohm M.
Griggs. sr.
Internal Improvement Comn,issione,-Beni.
Johnson
+" Common School Commissioners. j. lizard.
C0roner-Wlliam Trlmbe.
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10

The mothers were of foreign birth with the
exception Of Mr.. Spnola) in about the same
proportion.
| After this, we think the natives had best turn
their attention to new pursuits and principles.
N y Herald
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10
Withdrawals in Marion County.
Te|lml2e, Nav 18th. 1856,

EDITOR TRUE DEMocRAr:- r...t
Please state through the columns of your
excellent paper our withdrawal from the Anne
rican party. We have come to the conclusion
that we cannot stay with Sam any longer
Az Ha Yours respectfully,
J. II. DILLON, j. B. PARNELL,
Z. Nee. TATE, d.. FRESHMAN,
JOHN II. SWOFFORD. j. II. WOLF.
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10

Run AwAY--See advertisement of Oliver
Basham, of horse that escaped from him at
Moss Prairie, in Prairie county. Mr.. Basham
will give liberal reward for bis. recovery.
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10
The State Ruled ana Rnined

For the last three years, during the admins
tration Of Elias y. Conway as Governor, the
cry has been dinned into our ears that he has
"ruled and ruined" the State. Such cry
never was more unjustly raised against any
man than against Gov. Conway The pros.
perity Of the State, the condition OF, the State
Treasury never was SO hopeful so promising
before. The following letter, addressed by Col.
Rutherford, the State Treasurer, to the Cover
nor, furnishes the facts upon which we base our
assertion. 1t is an official report and should be
read by every body. tdHt9 81 ulo
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10
FOR INT. IMP. COMMISSIONER,
ROSWELL BEEBE.
AUGUST ELECTION. 1885

AUGUST ELECTION, 1856.
Sg We are authorized to announce Pleasant
Jordan, esq, as Il candidate for reelection to the
office Of Prosecuting Attorney for the 5th Judicial
Circuit, and exofcio Attorney General Of the State
at the ensuing August election.
~ We are authorized to announce Tom b.
Turner, candidate for Attorney General in
this Judicial district, at the ensuing August election.
Saline, Hot Spring and Montgomery.
We are authorized to announce DIR. Wm H.
Hammond, az the democratic candidate, nominated
by the democratic senatorial convention. for State
Senator from Montgomery, Hot Spring and Saline
counties.
Candidate for Clerk in Conway Co.
Fellow CITIZENS OF CONWAY CoUNTY-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 Murrays withdrawal having been strongly
pressed upon to become a candidate-I herewith
upon the democratic ticket declare myself candi-
date for Clerkship of Conway county, in the August
election, 1856. Yours respectfully,
We are autho lied to announce Judge J. c.
Murray, q candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of
the % Judicial Circuit at the ensuing August cleo
ton.
THIRD JUDICIAL CRcUIr.-We are authorized to an
nonnce Hon. Is. ii. Nicely, candidate for re-
election to the office of Judge Of the Sd Judicial Cir
cult, of Arkansas. paid
We authorized to announce Wilson A.
PurdOm, a candidate for Constable of Big Rock
Township, mt the ensuing August election.
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10
Teasure,'s Office, Little Rock, Ark.,

4tn y une, 1900.
His Excellency ELIAS N. CONWAY,
Governor Of Arkansas:
SIR-In response to your inquiries of yester-
day, submit the following report as the result
of my examination, viz:
There have been Cancelled and filed in the
Treasury since 3Oth September, 1854, to date,
three hundred and fifty four Real Estate Bank
Bonds, amounting, in principal and interest, to
the sum of $7245S2 10
And in the same time there have
been Cancelled and fled in the
Treasury 173 State Bank bonds,
amounting, in principal and in
terest, to the sum of 3O7,744 SO
Together 527 bonds, making the
sum of $685. 1927 o3
Collectors of revenue and purchasers of for
feited lands have paid into the Treasury since
the Both September, 1854, ten thousand, four
hundred and fifty five dollars in Arkansas bank
notes, on account of State revenue.
And there is now in the Treasury, on gen.
eral revenue account, in specie, the sum of
-t $156,5O7 63
From which deduct state scrip out
standing and unredeemed, not
having been presented for pay
ment, 326 SO
Balance, $156,18O 81
Leaving the above balance in the Treasury
on this day, on general revenue account, sub
ject to pay ordinary expenses of the State.
Very respt'ly your ob't serv't,
A. H. RUTHERFORD.
Does this look like the State has been "ruled
M 80 !.
such an exhibit of prosperity in the State? Is
it not unprecedented? The facts officially
furnished and vouched for, speak for them
selves While one million, thirty t,oo thousand,
three hundred and t0enty-seven dollars of the
States Indebtedness on account Of her bonds
issued to the Real Estate and State Banks, have
been paid of, and the bonds Cancelled and fled
in the Treasury, there is on hand, in the Trea-
sury, in gold and silver, the sum of one hundred
and yty-six thousand, one hundred and eiqhty
dollars to pay the ordinary expenses of the State!
Facts are stubborn things. The record can
not be denied or evaded. When Know Moth
ngs charge that Gov. Conway has ruled and
ruined the State, let the people look at the re-
cord. Let them examine for themselves. and
see what different showing the truth presents.
The State was never before so prosperous
She just begins to emerge from her embarrass-
ments.
When Gov. Conway assumed the reins of
government, the State had thousands of dollars
Of scrip outstanding and not one dollar in the
Treasury to redeem it with She now has only
1926 SO of scrip out and $685. 63 Of gold
and silver in the Treasury! When Gov. Con-
way commenced the suit against the Real Es-
tate Bank there was not single Real Estate
Bank bond cancelled as paid off and filed with
the Treasurer. Every one were outstanding
against the State. Now there are 527 State
bonds, amounting to one million of dollars, can
celed as fully paid, and filed with the Trea-
surer. Is this "ruing and running? If SO,
the people will hail it with thrill of iov. and
say to the Governor, 60 on-proceed Such
facts as we here lay before our readers show the
foundation of Elias n Conway's popularity
amOup the peOpla
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10

It viii be seen that l have omitted some of the
counties of this District. but they only those in
which have formerly addressed the citizens at length
and they are fully advised of my opinions. l win,
however when the above appointments have been
filed if physically able visit those counties and again
address the citizens. F. A. WARREN
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10

" The "veiled murderess'' (Mrs. Robin
SOM sstlll in prison, the story of her removal
70 the lunatc asylum being unfounded.
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10

0rr The attention of the patriotic citizens of
Fourche township is directed to the call made
in this paper for meeting to be holden Satur-
Gay next TO make preliminary arrangements
for the celebration of the coming anniversary
Of American Independence
The true Democrat., 1856-06-10

New AGENT IN JEFFERSON Co.-Mr. John
Carroll is our agent at Pine Bluff, Jefferson
county. ----- -