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The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
Secretary. Little Rock, Arkansas.
Buchanan on Cuba.
President.

No southerner, indeed, no national man. either north or south, can read the following extract, taken from speech delivered by MT. Buchanan, in 1926, on the Panama mission, proposed by Mir. Adams, with other than feelings of qualification.
 This speech, on the subject of Cuba taken in connection with the Ostend conference, where Mr. Buchanan expressed his desire for the Uni ted States to possess Cuba, shows him to be enainently tue man for the South.
 This extract also shows how vigilant and mindful Mir. Buchanan has ever been of the in- terests and safety of the southern States Such sentiments as he therein expresses, endear him to the southern people. Read the extract:
 Important as the Island may be to us in commercial, it is still more important in po- lltical view. From its position it commands the entrance to the Gulf of Mexico and Flori- da. The report of our committee of foreign relations truly says "that the Moro may be re- garded as fortress at the mouth of the Mis-. sissippi." Any power in possession of this island, even with small naval force could her. medically seal the mouth of the Mississippi.- Thus the vast agricultural productions of that valley, which is drained by the father of rivers, might be deprived of the channel which nature intended for their passage. A large portion of the people of the State, one of whose represen tatives am, find their way to market by the Mississippi. For this reason feel particularly
 interested in this part of the subject The great law of self. preservation, which is equally binding on individual, and nations commands us, if we cannot obtain possession of this island ourselves, not to suffer 1t to pass from Spain under whose dominion 1t will be harmless. and yet our government have never even protested against its invasion by Mexico and Columbia.
 There Is stl! another view of the subject in relation to this island which demands particu- lar attention. Let us for moment look at the spectacle which it will probably present in case Mexico and Columbia should attempt to revo- lutlonze 1t. Have they not always conquered by proclaiming liberty to the slave? In the present condition of this Island what shall be the probable consequence? A serve war, which in every age has been the most barba- rous and destructive, and which spares neither age nor sex. Revenge urged by cruelty and ignorance, would desolate the land. The dreadful scenes of St. Domingo would again be presented to our view, and would again be act ed almost within sight of our own shores. Citba acoulu De vast mogazine 70 tue vicinity of the southern States, ,chose explosion aOoud De daager- ous to their tranquility aud peace. Is there any man in this Union who could for one moment indulge the horrid idea of aboishing slavery by the massacre of the high minded and chival- rous race of men in the South? I trust there is not one. For my part, / ,oouM, ,ottiout hesi- tatson, buckle on my knapsack and march in cona- pany a0'M my friend from Massachusetts Mr. EvereH] an defence of their cause"
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
Things to be Remembered.

REMEMBER! That Mir. Haven, Know Moth ing member of Congress and lato partnero of Mil lard Fillmore, voted few days ago for Mr. Dunn's amendment to the House bill for the admission of Kansas, restoa- 1lg tue Missouri com. promise, which ABOLISHES SLAVERY IN KANSAS, and sets aH the slaves in Haat territ0- ry free a0lao are not rensoUed in ta0elve nonts a ter the passage of the bill.
 REMEMBER! That every member of Congress from the northern States, except Yak, of New York, who are in favor of the election of Mr. Fillmore to the Presidency voted with Mr. ha- ven, (Mr. Fillmore's law partner) to abolish slavery in Kansas and set all the negroes in the territory free, if not removed in twelve months.
 REMEMBER! That Mir. Dunn, who iDtroduceu the amendment to restore the Missouri compfoc mise and abolish slavery in Kansas, is one ol the Fillmore electors for the State at large III the State of Indanal
 REMEMBER! That every democrat in Congress from the north and south who favors the elec- ton of Mr. Buchanan voted against the propo- sition to restore the Missouri restriction and aOo fish slavery in KansaS.-Nash. Union q dn'e- 31can
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
FTOm CNt r Ort SlnlLh HcraId. One Cent Reward.

From a aoeU knoavn cause about twelve thou sand Know Nothings left our ranks, on the 4th inst, for parts unknown to us. It is true, we had them all registered, so that we could beat Conway by about 17 ,OOO majority; it is also true that We kne,o all these things to be so beyond doubt. But at the same time, we kept it be- fore the people, that "Anael1cans must rule 4nnergco," and we also sent our standard bearer. the '.gallant Iell'' among the people, yea in every county, and sometimes he would deliver three speeches in one county and occupy each tme from three to four hours, in endeavoring to convince the people that every voter should belong to the great American porty but alas '. 1t was aN of no avail. If any one fi1,endly to our cause should chance to meet any of said num- Der of individuals they will treat them gently and kindly and endeavor, if possible, to inn press them with the following idea
 "Let the test of membership 6e plain a,d simple -eUery legal v0ter upder tue constitution shouM be eligible."
 We know this is sliding down" from our first motto, Americans must rule Amertco." but we verify believe that said individuals have scattered very much, and we think it would be nothing amlss to try this method, as this is a tune that we are 0lnaast persuaded to cry aloud 'any body, Lord, will do for voting members CATHOLICS, NATURALIzED CITIZENS AND ALL D
 The above very liberal reward will be paid to any person or persons who will arrest and make all, "WithoeA Me Joss of one" secure, so that we can get their names registered aqaln! But we would request our friends, if they should attempt to make an arrest, to give TO cause for ofeace, but remember to act as we have aloCayS done ve,y consistent / as this is a time of trial and trtbulatton
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
The Army Appropriation Biii---An Extra
 Session of Congress.


 Congress having adjourned without making auv appropriation for the subsistence of the army, leaving it to be disbanded or starve, the President has, as in duty bound, called an ex- tra session, which is to meet tomorrow. This failure of the appropriation bill Is chargeabe to a spirit of factous opposition, and political an- imosity to the administration, Oh the part of the free-soiers in the House of Representatives. -IS Louis htelNgencer.
 And the Know Nothings are responsible for the revolutionary proceedings of these "free- soilers"--the Know Nothngs and none others. Until Know Nottingham, with its secrecy and its oaths, sprung up, the free soilers were a mere squad in Congress. By the means of secrecy, without any published principles, and before the world knew any thing about it, the black republicans had majority in the House of Representatives. Speaker Banks was cleo ted as a Know Nothing by the Know Nothings. Lewis D. Campbell, the black republican lead CT of the House, was also elected by the Know Nothings. A large majority of the House are Know Notnings and were elected by means of the "order" Are not the Know Nothings, then, responsible for the reasonable conduct of that branch of the government.
 And besides, Mr. Haven, Fillmore's law partner, and Mir. Dunn, Fillmore elector for the State at large in Indiana, both Know Mo- things, both figure conspicuously in these pro- ceedings as aiders and abettors. In every in- stance, nearly, they have voted against the south and with the rankest abolitionists The greatest curse undoubtedly, that has ever be- fallen the republic is the rise and progress of Know Nottingham. By its means traitors now occupy seats in the Senate and House of Re- presentatives formerly filled by patriots
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09

MR. EDITGR-Our esteemed tOwnsman. Is. RAEL NJ. MOORE, passed through here to-day. on his way to the northern portion of the State. The successful prosecution of the Cairo and Fulton railroad seems to engross his entire en. ergies, and he is one of the most indefatigalIe men 1 ever knew. He early embarked in the enterprse-was the first to open books for the sale of stock in this county, and he has continued to urge the claims of the road upon the people with unabated zeal until the pre. sent. If our country was filed up with such men, ready to enter into and press forward a great enterprise, it would not be long until the morning Slumbers would be aroused with the thunders of the forge hammers that would convert the internal strata of our mountains into iron railing for other railroads and the shrl whistle of the iron horse" would give life and energy and enterprise to our people, and would elevate our State to her proper rank il the galaxy of the Union.
 Success to Mir. Moore, and may he more than realize his expectations, but should he not flu. ture generations will appreciate his worth
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 White Co.,, Ark, Aug. 3O 1858.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09

The following significant paragraph we clip from the letter of Sigma" the very intelll- gent correspondent of the New Orleans picay- une.
 The country must truly be in peril when such as the National lntelligencer and Reverdy Johnson, on that account, are inclined to throw aside their long cherished and deeply rooted prejudices against what they term the "pro- gressve" and '' 'flibustcring" democracy, and to declare for Buchanan. It is a truly high compliment to the nationality, soundness and patriotism of the democracy, that not only all the talent and conservatism of the old whg party, but much of that of the Know Nothing party, have abandoned their former idol, Mr. Fillmore, and yielded their hearty support to the democratic nominees, Buchanan and Breck- inridge By the day of the election, judging from the constant accessions to the democratic ranks, there will be left scarcely corporal's guard of Fillmore men,
 The race will be entirely between Buchanan and Fremont, and all those who are not will fully blind see that to this complexion'' it has already come.
 But to the extract:
 "The statement that the National Intelligent Ger is about to come out for Buchanan Is an er- ror as I am authorized by its editors to state. It is by no means determined what position that venerable and able journal will take. Perso- nally, Mr. Buchanan is entirely unexceptiona- ble to its editors; but what they denomnate the 6libusterism" of the Cincinnati platform, they cannot assent to- for it is at war with all their well known conservatism, especially in regard to the foreign policy of the country.-- My own impression is, that they will eventu- ally decide for Buchanan, rcpudiating the fo- reign policy of the platform. Hon. Rcverdy Johnson yields to the conviction that there is DO hope of electing Fillmore, and will be out in letter within day or two, stating the po- stion he will occupy in the pending campaign. think it will be for Buchanan."
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09

In another column, this morning, we give an article upon the enhances of the Presidential aspirants," taken from the New York Journal of Commerce, which has the merit of coming from not only an impartial observer of the con test, but from one of the ablcst and best n- formed journalists in the Union. It is, there- fore, full of interest and deserving of great credit.
 Below we give the ''cacuation of the chan ces'' made by another distinguished journalist -thc editor of the Richmond Enquirer This count we place implicit reliance upon; with this exception, that we thing Maryland, Delaware and Louisiana, as certain for Buchanan and Breckinridge:
 "Our opinion is that the democratic candi- dates will infalibly get the vote of these south ern States Virginia l5 electoral votes, North Carolina 10, South Carolina s, Georgia 10, Florida 3, Alabama 9, Mississippi :, Texas 4, Tennessee 12, Kentucky F, Missouri 9, Ar kansas 4-total 1O3.
 These 103 votes in the South are absolutely certain for Buchanan and Brcckinlidge. It will be observed that We omit Louisiana (6) Mary land (8) and Delaware (3)-total + votes from the above statement of Buchanans strength in the South. It is barely possible that these three States may vote for Fillmore, and we choose to give our opponents the bene fit of every doubt.
 We consider the following northern States certain for the democracy:
 Pennsylvania 27, Illinois II, New Jersey z, Indiana Is, California 4-total 62.
 These 62 northern votes, added to the 1O3 southern votes for Buchanan and Brecknridge, make a total of l65-l6 votes above the requ- site majority.
 Although we have classed Louisiana Dela- ware and Maryland among the doubtful States of the South, and Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Michigan among the doubtful States of the North, we believe they will cast their votes for Buchanan and Brecknridge. Their aggregate vote would increase the vote of the democratic candidates to 236-S7 more than majority of the electoral college. See if the result does not verify our calculation"
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26. 1856

Congress has not been able to agree on the army appropriation bill. The House is deter mined to freightit down with Kansas provisos which the Senate refuses to pass, and as a cau- GUS of democratic Senators have agreed not to yield, the probabilities are the session will be prolonged for some time yet
 Under the late compensation act the mem. bers are not getting their per diem, and it is suggested that however intense the black re- publicans may be in 'shrieking for freedom" at Uncle Sam's expense. they are more reasona- ble when their pockets are to be depleted by the operation, and some of them will shortly yield.
 The Arkansas delegation are all at theirposts; Senator Johnson left few days before the close of the session and reached Louisville, where he received news of the calel session, and re- turned forthwith.
 Judge Greenwood did not leave until after the session closed, and would not have left then but was forced to do so on account of sickness in his family. Before leaving, he saw Bennett of New York, black republican member, and paired off with him. When the House came to vote on the army-appropriation bill, MT. Ben- nett voted against it; and Greenwood was tele- graphed and received the despatch at St. Louis, from which place he returned. The morality of MT. Bennetts conduct is in exact keeping with black republicanism.
 The election returns from Arkansas, come to us very slowly (except teegraphic dispatches, that the State has not gone Know Nothing), but they are glorious enough The Know Noth- ings here, in their calculations heretofore have claimed the State for Fillmore. They now think it somewhat doubtful, and the chances
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09

All IA .-The Auburn (N. Y) American, a Fillmore paper, thus pitches into the Woolly Horse:
 Fremont is Catholic, Slaueholder, Du- elist, a Gambler, Bully and Pathfinder"
 And so Fremont is exceptonabe to the ''north Americans" because he is a slare hohler, eh !- No such stain rests upon Fillmore. Capt. Dan- ley, the Know Nothing organ grinder of this place, said Fillmore was mot only free e-soller, but more, he aOas ara abo'itionist." He told us that Fillmore was ''myustly suspected cf not De- ing true enough to Me abolationasts."
 And so he was, doubtless; but no such "ua- just suspictoa'' rested upon him, at Philadelphia, last February. His devotion 'to the abolition ists" was ''then and there" understood, &C., knowledged and rewarded So it goes. Fre- monts sn is, he is c shareholder! Pass him around boys
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09

OJ Our usually very amtab1e neghbor of the Gazette, the old bar keeper, returns from the Hot Springs in a terrible temper. We ex- pected as much. We never thought the hot baths at the Springs would do him any service It WiN not do to mix things too much. After the coM shooer of 4th August last, the very worst thing for him was the baths of the Hot Springs. The change was too much of shock to his constitution. Our neghbor is unused to suddee changes. They destroy his cquanimty We trust he will never be so imprudent in fu- ture, if not for his own welfare, at least for the comfort of his friends.
 The old bar keeper, in defense of Dr. Bor- land, says, "no one is more prompt to vindicate himself and feU kaoao better how and ohe,s to do i." We do not for moment doubt 1t. It is his nature to look after humber one. He is master of the art of taking care of himself- We wish he was equally "prompt' in taking care of his friends. But he generally gives them the cold shoulder He was once in position to help them, but he did not do it. He was prompt, however, to secure for hinaseI, his 3atherin-l lao and his hoo sons, fat office each. Yes we don't doubt but Dr. Borland is always very "prompt' to take care of number one and teD h7aow better ho0 or ao1en to to at''
 The old bar keeper says Dr. Borland "re- fused to speak, to us. Perhaps he did. though we don't remember it. If he ever did he was extremely modest about it. He Kept it to him. sey All we know about it is, he had good cause. After our exposures of him, we do not see how he could have done otherwise, conss- tently with that promptitude in vindicating hine- sef which is claimed for him. We expect he did refuse, though we have no recollection of "h how or when." Perhaps the old bar-keeper can enlighten us. Was it about two years ago, when he came up to us and asked us to make friends with him? Was it then neighbor?- Really we have thought so little of the matter we are unwilling to trust to our memory.
 The old bar-keeper intimates to the gentle. man to whom he says he applied the epthets of "liar and fool" in his "6M eaitorial column ct he 16M ultjmso," that he can be approached in a way 'more becoming n.an' than by "talking back!'' How chivalrousl Ye Gods and little fishes, how brave! The old bar keeper is becoming desperate and wants fight with gentleman to give him character. This is a new way to raise the wind" Surely our neighbor does not think he will be accommo- dated. Surely he does not think the gentle man referred to feels aggrieved by epthets from such source, or, if he did, that he would con- descend to redress himself in the way pointed out. If he is the man we take him to be, he is not in the habit of letting himself down so low, even to oblige our desperate neighbor.
 The editor of the Gazette heaps opprobrious and insulting epthets upon every one with whom he personally or politically diSagrees, and then is astonshed that no one cares for them. It is surprising what Authorizations take possession of some peoples minds! Our neigh Dor thinks he can blast the character of gen. tleman by his blackguardism. What insanity!
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
ANOTHER HONEST BoLrER-Georse '

w nNOIHEK HONEST BoLTEB.-George w.. 11urty, Esq, who was appointed and ected for Doddrdge county, hy the Know Nothings. having been requested to meet the talented and energetic elector for the Wheeling district. on the occasion Of his regular appointment to speak at Pruntytown, returned an answer de- clning 10 do 50, as "thc honest conviction of his mind is, that to no inconsiderable extent. the prepetuity of our glorious confederacy de- pends upon the elevation of James Buchanan to the Presidency of these United States"
 Thus, one by one, are all those whose aid and assistance was needed to prop up the fall. ing fabric of Know Nottingham, declining tc acl. -Rsckm0rd En4Nirer
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
nr The New York Tribune says:

"A private note from Hon. Charles Sumner, dated at Cresson, on the Alleghany mountains, on Friday last, informs us that he is at last con- valescent, the mountain air having had bene- 6cal effect For three days he had been able to ride on horseback. It is, however, uncertain how long he may yet be obliged to iorego all mental labor, and especially the excitement of public speaking"
 Why don't Sumner die! His death would add strength and tone to the "shriekers for freedom" Has the old "possom'' no stomach for martyrdom? His funeral procession would be the most imposing affair of the age. Ere mont would weep--for joy.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
Old Line Whig Senators.

The old whig party sends forth from the United States Senate a bright galaxy of stars Senator JONES of Tennessee, Senator BENJA- MIN of Louisiana, Senator GEYER of Missouri and Senators PEARcE and PRATT of Mary land
 The democratic party now have about aU of the talent of the country battling in its ranks Its cause is upward and onward.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
The Germans.

The Philadelphia Demokrat, c German paper, pronounces the story that majority of the Germans are black republicans, and will vote for Fremont, barcfaced and ridiculous lie-- The Demokrat says:
 "The fruitless attempt of the opposition to manufacture public opinion is re-actng upon themselves, as the frauds become one by one exposed The Germans are democrats both in education and habits, and will never leave their A party to follow some sentimental absnrdity ! which cannot stand the test of reason.'
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
Ghpprin1 from PennSVkyania

The Ohio Statesman contains a letter from an old-line Pennsylvania whig, dated 'Le,0is- tovn, Pa August, 18th, from which we make the following extract:
 "There are no changes in Pennsy ylvania from the democratic party. On the contrary, it is receiving valuable and numerous accessons every day, in all quarters of the State. The people of the State national and cOnserva- tive, and will neUer, NEVER vote, as the cores pondent Of the Journal states for Fremont. do not write as an enthusiast-I am not inn mersed in poltics-,but am n d position and have now, and have heretofore had, the best facilities for knowing the sentiments that uni versaly pervade the State. 1 am not an org- nal Buchanan man, either, and have therefore no special interest in claiming any pre-em- hence of popularity for him over any other de- mocratic statesman. 1 speak candidly and without any influence to operate upon and con- trol my judgment, and 1 unhesitatingly and confidently repeat the assurance, that the Key stone State will be on the side of the delnoc- racy in November next, in any contingency Mat may occur and if this will give you any encouragement in Ohio, 1 shall be rejoced to know it."
 There is no doubt of Pennsylvania. There is a fire burning in the old Keystone State that cannot be quenched with sectionalism or dis union. Buchanan will sweep Pennsylvania by an unprecedented majority.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
Indiana.

The democrats of the Hooser State are bat ting nobly for the cause of the Union and the Constitution. The New York National Demo- cfat says of a meeting in Indiana:
 "John c. Breckinrdge and Daniel s. Dick inson are both expected to be present at the great democratic meeting called to be held on the battle ground of Tippecanoe, in Indiana All the Great West will be there. Puyh, Doug las, Willard, Bright, and other distinguished democrats are also expected. This monster meeting will be feature in the canvass."
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
Illinois Politics.

A gentleman who has been travelling in Illi- nois for two or three months past, and whose business brings him into contact with all classes of people, writes to us, as the result of his ob servations: "The Fremont spirit is up in this, the northern, portion of the State, and in all the northern counties you can set the people on fire with word. The north part is Fremont and Buchanan: the middle portions Buchanan and Fillmore; the southern part nearly all for Buchanan-and so it gocs.-i&. Louis Republi. cdn.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09

0|F John Adams was at one time called upon by some one to contribute to foreign missions, when he abruptly answered. II have nothing to give for that purpose, but there are here, here in the vicinity, six ministers, not one of whom will preach in each others pulpit Now, will contribute as much and more than any one else to civiize these six clorsymen."