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The true Democrat., 1856-02-05
Hon. Albert ikuSt.

The Napoleon Sentinel is in error in its state ment of this gentleman's service in the last na- tional House of Representatives. The present is his first term in Congress- The high position he already occupies in Washington city is due alone to his high order of talents Col. Rust has often served in our State legislature, and once, in 1916, presided over the house of Re- presentatives as its speaker
 The concluding portion of the Sentinels ar ticle is a deserved compliment to Col. RUST The Sentinel says of him:
 He has shown himself, on every occasion. true to the south-to his constituents and the time -honored principles of the democratic par ty; and now, while treason and fanaticsm are holding high rcvels in the Halls of Congress, we see him occupying a proud and commanding position, with that gallant band of heroes struggling for the rights of the south against the impending degradation and disgrace which must inevitably befal it, should the abolition, black republican, and southern Know Nothing members harmonize and succeed in effecting their fendsh schemes. Col. Rust's unswerve- ing course, his devotion to principle, and his uncompromising hostility to the miserable fac tionS that now distract the country, have won for him the heartfelt regard, and the deep and abiding confidence of his constituents
 We would whileson this subject, suggest that the (Desha county) democratic convention, which convenes at this place on the Sd Monday of April, appoint delegates and take such eff clent measures as they may deem proper to se- cure his re-nomnation and his return to the position he now fills so ably and so we'll
The true Democrat., 1856-02-05


 GEN. YELL's SPEECH was a failure for two reasons. First, in its intrinsic merits, and SC. condly, for the want of people to hear him. We do not know but that the absence of the peo- pie was favorable to the General Had the ci- tlzens ot Arkansas, or even just the Know No thing party of the State, been present, his hopes, even for the nomination of the Know Nothing party for Governor, would have been blasted.
 His comments upon the Real Estate Bank, his efforts to take to himself the credit of pro- scouting the suit against the bank, and his dis ingenious method of robbing James M. Currin of the credit of the bill filed againstthe trustees, are all specimens of Gen Tells tactics that must and will damn him in the eyes of the Arkansas public. But of this hereafter.
 One point he made in his speech that we did not think any man in the State would stoop to. He said that, upon the election of w. H. Sew ard to the Senate from New York, President Pierce illuminated the presidential mansion We hardly know how to characterize this statement. It is falsehood, and yet we do not out of respect to Gen. Yell, like to call it such We will attribute it to his ignorance There is not more ignorant politician in the Union The statement, so false, so glaringTy false shows him to be such.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-05
From Washington.

January -Senate-Mr. Clayton, of Del. presented communication, which had been re- celved from the President, in executive session from which the injunction of secrecy was re, moved, transmitting copy of a letter from Lord Russell to MT. Champion, dated Janusrv 2o, 1855, which declared that the British Gov. ernmentintended to adhere strictly to the treat,, of April 18th, 1850; and not assuma soTo. elgnty either direct or indirect in Central Anne. rlca.
 House-Mr Fuller said he had desired for weeks to withdraw his name as a candidate for Speaker, and expressed himselfso to his friends: tney considered his name under their control not ms own, and he had permitted them to use U without making public his objections He wished now to withdraw, and have it distinctly that he was not candidate for that office
 The House then resumed balloting, with the following result: Banks, 96; Orr, 69; Fuller, 12; Ricand, IS; Campbell, of ohio, 3; Eddy, Haven Pennington, Miller. of Indiana, Kennett and each l. Necessary for choice lO2
The true Democrat., 1856-02-05
Democratic Candidate for Speaker.

Col. RICHARDSON, in his place in the House of Representatives, denied most positively that he ever said, or gave it as reason for voting for the Nebraska bill, that it was a measure fa- vorable to the formation of free States He said he supported the measure on no such grounds, but that he wished the people of the territories to manage their own domestic con cerns. He did not think it subject over which Congress had any right to Legislature. lie thought new States ought to be admitted, and he would vote to admit them, whether they tolerated or prohibited slavery.
 This is the true southern doctrine No man in the south goes farther or is sounder upon the question of slavery than the Hon. Wm A. Richardson. And thus falls to the ground another Know Nothing islander against the de- mocratic candidate for the speakership. The Know Nothing papers have circulated it, far and wide, that Col. Richardson sad in his speeches in Illinois, that he supported the Ne braska bill because it was favorable to the north. The Gazette has been particularly busy in gv- ing currency to it. There never was perpe- trated greater slander. The south has no truer or firmer friend in the halls of Congress than the HoN. VIM. A. RICHARDSON, and the democrats in supporting him for the speakershil were but discharging debt the great national democratic party owed him.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-05
Further Liquidation of our State no,,

The last True Democrat contains a cop,,rr ication from the State Treasurer. A. H Rntb. erford, esq, to the Governor, announcino tbe gratifying intelligence that an additional amount of one hundred and nineteen doZl,,e ond Mi'ty-tlaree cents of our States indebtedness m account of the banks, has been discbar,ad since July last when, it will be remembersd we published the announcement of the Honi. datlon of the sum of S7409 909 62, upon the same account At present, therefore the men. pie oi Arkansas can enjoy the satisfaction of khoWlhS that the sum of eight hundred and eighty three thousand, three hundred and nine ty-six dollars and ninetySthree cents of the otate dept on account of the banks, has been discharged.
 And this has been accomplished mainly through the excellent and wise policy of Gov. Conway, who has devoted his whole enerov both of body and mind, to advance the wei. iare and prosperity of the State, since he was called upon to fill the gubernatoral chair With an honesty of purpose and fixedness of design worthy the admiration of even his worst enemies, he has pushed forward his flaps ot renovation with result most salntatv o our State interests, as the liquidation of the foregoing amount of indebtedness readily shows. And, we humbly conceive. that if per. mltted to continue at his post and carry ont the policy he has adopted, Gov Conway will eyen- tuall succeed in redeemnq our State credit, which was so wretchedly depreciated when he lrS1 assumed the reins of our State govern- lheht. Fms IS one weighty reason, among o'hefs' why we earnestly desire his re-nomina- 'loh, and we are fully satisfied that should ho receive the nomination again, his majority in the election would very far surpass what t was before; since the citizens of Arkansas are too discriminating to overlook the merits of psbic officer, and too generous to suffer them to go unrewarded; and particularly so, when thelr own interests are so materially concerned as Tn the present instance.-Hegop. Dem.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-05
For the True Democrat. R. II. JOHNSON, Esq

TOT lilC rue DenOcfaC R. II. JOHNSON Esq
 few days ago gave you some of my views of the consistency and ant-democratic character of Grunge organ published in your city, the soi disam Gazette and Democ,at, and noticed its leader on the 12th inst, upon the sub- Ject of " 1he Speakership" and promised to con- tinue father review of that beautiful editorial to show the abolition proclivities of that sheet In advocating the claims of FULLER, the known frceSoller-rlSht or wrong, or in their own lan- guage, whether he is in favor of the consttu- honal doctrine or not. But as you have anti .cipated me in your paper of the 18th inst, and exposed the course of that paper upon the sub- ject feel relived and released from my pro- mise to notice the aforesaid leaeler any farther only that 1t is the most strained attempt, in my humble opinion, that ever read, to create an impression unfavorabe to the democratic party, and to white-wash the conduct of their fellow consprators in Congress, who are sworn not to vote for democrat; otherwise'ther own sense of justice to the south would make them rally to the support of Richardson who is the acknowledged friend to the south-who has proved himself to be such in the hour of need at a time too when he had every reason to believe, representing district in free State as he was, that he was digging his own political grave. It was indeeda dark hour in the histo ry of our country, and trying was the creum- Stanca-hiS conscience howavar ,y,c hi, onl,, guide. He saw the stability of the governm mt threatened by the horde of northern fanatics heard the bitter curses heaped upon the suppor- ters of the Nebraska-Kansas bill, which each western breeze waited from his own State yet he faltered not, but took his stand where every true republican ought to stand, upon the side of the constitutioIg and to preserve the rights and interests of the south under it. That act has inscribed for him niche high in the temple of republican fame, and will cause the name of WILLIAM A. RICHARDSON to live in the fond remembrance of every true southerher when the editor of the Louisville Journal and his echo editors of the Gazette and Democrat (God save the mark) will be remembered only on account of the infamy of their unblushing false hood and brazen treachery to the constitution of the United States and to the interests of the south. Don't you admire the republican spirit of the issue of 18th inst, upon the Presi- dents message? More anon.
 Respectfully,
 January 21, 1856. RICHARDSON.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-05
Dcve-Tailing.

The richest specimen we have ever seen ot political dove-tailing, is that executed by the abolitionists and the northern and southern Know Nothings, in their ballotings for speaker They dove-tail into one another singularly we'll. The abolitionists and northern Know Nothings vote for Banks, the abolitonist Mr. Pennington also votes for Mr. Banks. Mr. Fuller votes for Mir. Pennington, and the south. ern Know Nothings vote for Mir. Fuller. Thus they dove-tal beautifully Hanks dove-tals into the abolitionists-Pe Pennington dove-tas in Banks-Fuller dove-tas in Pennington. and the southern Know Nothings dove-tail in Full Ter.
 As specimen of the art of dove -tailing, this is all very pretty. But we submit, it is too compicated-it is going too far around to do an easy thing. Let southern Know Nothngs dove-tail, at once, into Mir. Banks, and elect him speaker of the House, and the thing is done. Let them do that, and the country will think none the less of the southern Know Nothings. This round about, dove-taillng bu- ness is only whipping the devil around the stump"
The true Democrat., 1856-02-05
For the True Democrat. From Johnson County. ITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT

EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT
 As the time for the summer cam paign is drawing near, the people are occasion- ally, (when leisure permits them to meet,) dis cussing the merits of the prominent men of the democratic party, but little has been said yet about county officers; but, nevertheless, that matter will be attended to in due time As it will soon be necessary to hold county conven- tons, for different purposes, it would not be amiss to know the sentiments of the counties in this congressional district in regard to the se- lection of amember of Congress- have heard the matter frequently mentioned, and am satis- fled that ill consideration of his valuable ser vices, his unbending integrity and unhinchns advocacy of democratic principles, on all occa- sions, that Hon. A. B. Greenwood is still the choice of this county; and her delegates will be instructed to vote for him.
 At the annual city election, held in Clarks- vile, on the 14th ult, the entire democratic ticket was clected-ffteen democratic majority. If remember correctly, only twelve months ago, some newspaper published in Memphis, Tenn announced that the Know Nothngs had elected the municipal officers of the city of Clarksville, by one-hun@red and thirty one ma jority, and there were less than sixty voters in the city at the time Those town Know Nothings must be shrewd people, we country folks can't understand their figures.
 HORSEHEAD.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-05
Pretermitted Again!

The "vexed question:" whether Dr. Bor- land was ever member of the Baptist church Is no nearer solution than at the beginning Our commendable efforts, thus far, have all beer fruitless. In vain we have called upon the editors of the Gazette. They alone possess the full knowledge, in all of its details, but they preserve most provoking silence. Not word will they answer. They are as impenetrable on the subject as the secrets of the midnight order to which they belong.
 It seems that we are mistaken in the "Jun ior." We did think, now that the Doctor is gone, he would speak his mind. We were dis appointed and we deeply regret it. We SUD- pose if we are ever enlightened, it will be when the Doctor returns When that will be we do not know. The time has about elapsed when the Junior promised us again the light of his countenance'
The true Democrat., 1856-02-05

of the Know Nothing party southern as we'll northern-are working.
 do not wish to be understood as saying that the southern wing of the American party is tinctured with aboltionism-far from 1t; but do assert that the northern wing IS thorough ly abolitionized. Their voting in Congress proves the truth of this They are voting for Banks, man whom Horace Greeley endorses as sound upon the Nebraska question-a man over whom, regret to say, George D. Prentice attempts to place the cloak of nationality. The time has come for all southern men to unite with that party which stands bv the constitu- ton and the Union. That party is the demo- cratic party. The votes of the northern and southern delegates in the present Congress fully prove such to be the fact. For this req son. and with the full approval of my own con science, unite with them.
 w. WALLACE GRUELLE.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-05
lowing official votes:
SEWER.
Profession Vs. Practice.

We learn that our city council, composed of Know Nothings, have removed Dr. WEBB, a native born American, and, for the last twenty years, citizen of Little Rock, from his office, and appointed MT. Brock, foreigner, in his place.
 Is this not rich? We appeal to you natiues, who have been singing it through the press, on the stump and around the fireside, that "Anaer- icans should rule America" is this removal of ''ative and appointment of a foreigner over him not rich? Where are all of those "oaths, signs, grips and pass. words? What has be- come of that "intense American feeling'? Say, somebody what?
The true Democrat., 1856-02-05
ARRIVAL OF THE BALTIC
Peace Propositions + Denmark Remains
 NentraI--ConnciI of VYar at Paris.

o"oo Hiopoeitions IT DeHmark Remains
 Neutral-Council of War at Paris.
 Nelo York, January 24.-The speed of the new steamer Persia, from Greenock to Liver pool, was sixteen knots an hour
 Expectation is on tiptoe to learn the issue of the peace propositions. Rumors of all kinds are flying, but nothing certain will be known tor week, as the time has been extended for Kussla's consideration to the 18th inst. Never theless, Berlin and Vienna dispatches do not hesitate to assert that advices have already ar rived there, lntimating that the Czar will make no further concessions.
 On the other hand, it is stated that certain formal conferences, in regard to propositions received, have been actually held in St. Peters, burg
 The Independence Beige publishes what purportS to be the text of the propositions. If the document is authentic, the demands are so stringent that there is little hope of Russia ac ceding to them
 Denmark publishes circular stating that she wilt remain neutral.
 There IS nothing later from the Crimea. In the spring hostilities will be transferred from the Crlmea to Northern Russia.
 Omer Pasha is shut up in the redoubt of haie by the severe winter.
 lrussla Is excited relative to the allies gene- raj blockade; and is active in endeavorine to induce Russia to make peace.
 Holland feels the same way.
 A council of war had convened at Paris of which the Emperor Napoleon was President.
 CoMMERcIAL.-American Stocks quiet and unchanged. Bullion in bank decreased f273.- ooo. James MclIenry & Co. quote sales since arrival of steamer Baltic forced" espe- claly bowed cotton, which sold at 51d. Stock on hand, 230,OOO of American.
 Brown, Shipley & Co.'S circular quotes im- ports pressed as soon as Boltc landed Mid ding declined 1s @14 Fair 16; lower grades closing tamely; Fair Orleans 6d.; Upland 5l5 Sales on Friday, 6,0OO bales. Spectators took took 5000 bales; exporters 5000. Sales for 'ne week. 4oooO bales. Imports since last steamer, 21OOO. Consols declined on Friday to oo1a,l Tn consequence of decrease of bullion In In bank of Of France, e792,000; afterwards recov- cred to 061s.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-05
Message from prpsifnrs p;arc.

Washington, January Serante-A messooo was received to- day from the President relat. ing to Kansas affairs He concludes by savic, if the people of Kansas desire State formation and their population is sufficient, the proper course would be to call convention, conposod of delegates from the different sections of tho territory, and prepare a constitution; and he re. comments the passage of law to that effect that her admission into the Union may be law ful and proper. He likewise recommends ap appropriation by the general government tode. fray the expenses necessary to execute the laws and maintain order in the territory.
 MT. Seward, of New York, differed from tho President, but under the present state of our for eign relations, would forego argument.
 Pending the discussion as to the proprety of referring the message to the judiciary commit tee, a select committee of thirteen, or commit. tee on territories, the Senate adjourned until Monday.
 Orr, of south Carolina, Democratic Candi. date for Speaker.
 House--While calling the roll for Speaker the door keeper announced message from tho President. Mir Campbell objected to its recep. tion. Some excitement arose, several gentle. men wishing to know the nature of the mes sage.
 Mir. Craig of N. C., and several others at tempted to speak, and finally MT. Stephens of Georgia, moved that the message be re. ceived, which was adopted by twenty-three majority.
 The message received was the same as tha. sent to the Senate.
 A ballotng was then had for Speaker, which resulted as follows: Banks, 95, Orr, 68; Fuller 20; Rcand, (of Md) 5; Campbell, 3; scatter ing, 5.
 After this ballotng, motion was made to lay the Presidents message upon the table which was carried.
 An intellectual effort was made to repeal reso- lution precluding debate for one week, or until Speaker was elected.
 Another balloting was then had, with the same result as before; after which the House adjourned until the 18th.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-05

ARREsTED-We learn that John Donohue alias John Jacobs, charged with murder in Desha county, and who broke jail on the 24th September last, was arrested in New Orleans, and upon the requisiton of Gov. Conway up- on the Governor of Louisiana, las been deli vered to the sheriff of Desha. He is now in jail at Napoleon awaiting his trial.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-05
GT Says the Richmond Dispatch of the 18th

ult:
 "The patience with which Giddpes is treat- ed in Washington by the most ultra southern member, must be very annoying and inexnlica- ble to that individual His most fierce dennn. cations of southern institutions and southern men, do not provoke the most hot-headed of the flre-eaters to vouchsafe him kick or even an angry word. He is permitted to rant by the hour without reply, and pump up bucketsful ot nonsense and fanaticism and none to say to him, nay. Possibly the old gentleman is un- der the impression, and So intimates to his con- stltuents, that the southerners are in fear of nm. However this may be, the southerners aforesaid don't tseem to care to what he attributes thelr moderation, or to view him in any other light than crazy body, who can't be reasoned with, and whom it would be inhuman to nm ish as responsible individual"
The true Democrat., 1856-02-05
Pope County Meefing

Our attention has been directed, by our friend Col W. B. YoeNG, to an error in the proceed ings of the Pope county democracy Instead of the hira Monday, as we published it, the meeting recommended the first Monday in May as the proper time for holding the State demo- cratic convention. We are the more happy to make this correction as the latter named day coincides with our own views on the subject
The true Democrat., 1856-02-05
A Reward for MurGererS.

In another column will be found the reward of the Governor for the arrest of three men who murdered an Irishman in Jefferson county were taken and confined, and who broke from jail.
 We trust these scoundrels will be re captured and brought to justice. As there was no cause of quarrel, and no excuse for the murder, but the fact that the murdered man was toreiqney, we do hope justice will be finally executed upon the criminals.
 The Pine Bluff Republican is requested to publish the reward four times.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-05
.SnIiDp GOu,1fU 41.k Ian 2S 1OS6

EDITOR TRUE DEMocRAT-Pease give room for my withdrawal from the "Sam'' family, ge nerally called the Know Nothing order Now Sam l am going to leave you, you lying scamp, for there is no dependence in you. You are good for nothing but to deceive honest men, and take in boys So be ashamed of yonr con- duct and quit your lying practices.
 ROBERT HOLMAN.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-05

BREAKING UP OF OLD HoMEsTEAps.-Ac cor respondent writing from Norfolk, under date of January Eth, says:
 "The number of sales in the last few weeks IS starthng: At every turn the red flag of the auctloneer IS startling telling that the old home stead IS deserted; and strangers soon to take possession. Many widowed hearts have seen taking a farewell look at household treasures, so closely associated with the dear ones snacth- ed from them by the pestilence The orphans here are objects of very peculiar interest. Many applications have been made by persons wishing 10 adopt them."~
The true Democrat., 1856-02-05
No Sneaker Yet.

At our latest dates Mr. Richardson, the de- mocratic candidate, and MT. Fuller the candi- date of the South Americans, had withdrawn On the next ballot, after the withdrawal, the democrats voted for Mr. Orr of South Carolina aud some of the South Americans voted fol Fuller again. and some for Ricaud of Maryland Mir. Banks still continue ed to run with about his usual vote.
 No prospect for speaker yet. As the Know Nothings have majority in the House. why don't they elect their speaker?
The true Democrat., 1856-02-05
THE POLES IN THE ORIANr Tho co

TIE POLES IN THE ORIANT-The German and Belgian papers contain a memorial sent from Constantinope to the Prince Czartorskv by the unhappy Poles, who, lured by high sounding promises, went to the east in order to form so-called Polish legion, under the uni tea auspices of England and France This document which is of some length, from its simple, transformations, undcclamatory style. has the stamp ofsad truth. It is written by men deep ly wounded in their honor and their material resources, and is signed by two coonels, four captains, and six lieutenants, some of them be- ing veterans in the Polish army of 1890.