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The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
The Did Line Wings on Fillmore's Letter
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 MT. Fillmore's courly associations in Eu rope have certainly turned his heaa. Nobody can read his letter of acceptance, and deny that the man is not himself Whether from genuine modesty, or a delicate perception of propriety, or from sort of ndolent irdiffer. ence of character, he has not heretofore dis. played any eager disposition to assert his sell. consequence. His personal bearing has gener- ally been controlled by good taste. But the eesotlsm of this letter is positively revolting- It's vanity is on level with the disgusting seif-suiflclency of Thomas Hart Benton. Sup. pose, Tn response to the democratic convention, NIT. Buchanan should say: "Gentlemen, these are trying times, but my past career proves that am equal to the criss'-would not the whole nation repel him with contempt? Yet this is exactly the substance of sentence of Mir. fIllmore's epistle. Nay more; he contends that there is urgent need of restoring the coun- try to the purity and tranquility of the heroic age, and he modestly offers himself for the service Old Bullon's book contains no more offensive laudation of his own character and exploits. tx
 But the letter betrays remarkable indis- cretlon in another particular Mr. Fillmore is reputed to be endowed with something more than an ordinary supply of that sort of sagac lty which keeps a sharp eye on personal in terests. Yet, his letter illustrates the exarem- est degree ot ignorance and stupidity. spdid not want any information of the condition of parties In the country, to satisfy him that he must manly rely for success upon the support of the old line whigs. Nevertheless he chose to treat the whig party with the utmost con- tempt, Tn so far even as 10 spurn it as an impo- tent and useless organization. The old whig party was never accused of want of spirit; and It Is not surprising that some of its members betray equal resentmenta and indignation agair.s such lndelicacy and ingratitude from one who IS the creature of their hands The New York Commercial Advertiser recently represented and applauded by the Whig as the organ of the old line whigs of the North, is even SO outra- ged by the insult that it actually refuses to support Fillmore for the presidency Fillmore must have lost his wits Such a blunder is certainly discreditable to his proverbial cun nlng It will cost him much, unless he seizes the earliest opportunity to offer apology and reparation to the offended dignity of the old line whlgS.-RacanlOnd E2oua,er.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
MT. Buchanan.

One of the most striking facts of the present political campaign is the evident imposslbity on the part of the opposition of finding through out Mir. Buchanan's forty years career as pub- lie man, any personal point on which to attack him. The fact is illustrated most forciblv by the entire absence of such attacks upon him. All familiar with American politics know well that could such assaults be made, the opposi. ton press would team with them But when ever an opposition journal has occasion to refer to hls history as man, its conductors are con- strained to award to him the praise of having led life in all respects full of good examples to society. In a late number of the Lancaster Express, Know Nothing republican journal we hnd the following eloquent tribute to his personal character, which We commend to all who know the value of probity moral worth, and sound public spirit in those charged with the conduct of our public affairs:
 We know the man as one of our most re- spected fellow -citizens-a gentleman of un. blemlshed personal integrity and unusually agreeable manners in his social intercourse with all classes. We know him as friend of the poor-as perpetual benefactor of the poor widows of this city, who, when the piercing blasts of each successive winter brought shrieks of cold, and hunger, and want, in the frail te- Hoh0h'o ol Po'etIy, Coulu apply to tne Ducn- anan relief donation'' for their annual supply of wood, and sitting down with their orphaned children in the cheerful warmth of a blazing fire, lift their hearts in silent gratitude to God and teach their little ones to bless the name of James Buchanan. As citizen a neghb Dor, a frlend--ina word as simply James Buchanan, We yield to no man in the measure of our re- spect and esteem; and were he still before us as simply James Buchanan-as he was a few years ago, and when he and we occupied the same broat Jetfersonian republican plattorm-when at least one of the editors of this paper voted with him year after year, the same democratic ticket-then ours would be the more pleasing du- ty of supporting instead of opposing the election of our esteemed fellow citizen and eghbor to the highest office in the gift of the American people, and the highest position of political distinction in the word.''
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15

quarts 9t 'oors, cut up in every form He got well immediately, and is now enjoying most excellent health; and, like the good Samaritan of old, is en- deavoring to relieve his unfortunate neighbors He makes this business to hunt up and select all cases hmilar to his own that may be given over by regular physicians, and induces them to try Dr. M'Lanes Vermifuge. Solar he has induced more than twenty persons to take the Vermfuge and in every ease with the most happy results He is we'll satisfied that Dr. M'Lanes Nermifuge, prepared by Fleming Bros. of Pittsburgh is far superior to any other known rene- dy, and that if more generally known would not fail 10 save many valuable lives. For further particulars inquire of Mrs. Iardie, l241s Cannon street, New York City
 .Y Purchasers vii! be careful to ask for DR. M LANES CELEBRATED YERMIFUGE, manu- iaGtured by FLEMlFG BROS, of Pittsburgh, Pa Al Al ether @ Nermtuges in comparison are worthless Dr, M LANES genuine Vermifuge, also hiscelebrat- ea Liver Fills, can now be had at all rcspectablee drug stores o1ae geaptae ~idoat he sigpatnye of
 TT FLEMING BROS
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The Arkansas Banks.

As the editor of the Gazette, the organ ol the Real Estate Bank, charges Gov. Conway with being the author of the Arkansas Banks we call attention to the followin. extract from Gov. Conway's address to the people:'
 ..In June 1852 when was d candidate for the o,eo of Governor, stated in my address to the peo- re of this State what now reteratc to defend my Self against misrep presentations. then asserted and now re assert, that neser Aad aty thing to do wih nuyf Mebdhks ot tbiS Statc, eilet as C st0ckholder Iitet0r or other icer; dM Ieoer bo7Yoao d1lkar indebted t0 dny bdnk Being porftal to hard ae,,ey and not to banks Ihace al ny ite aUoiied and kept entirely clear q hapiny any iaic5duaI interest io o, oofcial copttot, d any baak.
 If by bad management of the banks large debt now dishonors this state, feel proud to know that had dQecygB te matter either directly orindirect- v Lbera, salaries were offered to induce me to ac- cert of offices in these banks; and whilst thankful to those who wished to secure my services and pay me more money for them than l could in any other way have made. my sentiments of opposition to the banks werenot overcome, but remained, as from the begin- ming fJqlY fIed dgainSt them and for that reason declined taking any office, in bank however pro- ftable
 Those who seek to make me responsible and hold ne accountable for the opinions and acts of other men, however distinguished and patriotic they may have been, should remember that the people of Ar kansas too intelligent not to discriminate between the acts of otetS who favored e establishment Of the btakS and Dy acts in seeking to haUe e banks r0ad D and the debt of the state paid out of the assets far as they will avail.
 ELIAS N. CONWAY.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15

endorses the nomination of Buchanan and 3recknridge. It says:
 The fact cannot be disguised, that when the nominations were announced here respectively, they appeared to give universal satisfaction. This expression of approbation, coming from men of all parties, was probably heightened in view of the critical dangers with which our country is threatened, and the public mind felt that in a great national council moderation had characterised their proceedings and men of national and conservative views had been selected. @
 Immediately on the receipt of dispatches an- nouncing the nominations, the national denu,- cratic central committee ordered one hundred and one guns to be fired as mark of their cordial and enthusiastic appreciation of the platform, and appreciation of the sound statesmanship and reliable character of the nominees.
 The platform adopted by the Cincinnati con- venton has already been spread before our req ders, and in its details is certainly broad enough to satisfy every taste, save that black republi- can sentiment which casts its fortune upon the asitated seas of political strife upon a single plank, and the proscriptive tenets of the Know Nothings
 1t Is not our purpose now to take up the se- parate measures enunciated by the convention and discuss them At another time we shall do so It is sufficient for us to state that we believe them to be founded in wisdom and adapted to the times and circumstan ces by which We are surrounded.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15

LEXINGTON, Ky, June 28, 1856.
 GENTLEMEN-I have received vour letter of the 18th inst, giving me official information of my nomination by the Democratic National Convention, for the office of Vice President of the United States. feel prolundv grateful to the democracy for this distinction, So far above my merits and expectations, and accept the nomination, with the pledge that fit should result in imposing on me any public duties, l shall exert whatever power 1 possess to dis charge them with fidelity.
 The convention wisely selected for the first place in the government, an eminent statesman whose character and public services furnish guarantee that his administration will command confidence at home and respect abroad.
 The platform adopted by the convention has my cordial approval. 1 regard it as the only basis on which the Union can be preserved in its original spirit. Adopted as it was by the unanimous votes of the delegates from all the States, 1t shows that amidst the distractions of the times there remains one united and power full organization, whose common principles ex- tend over every foot of territory covered by the federal constitution. After the recent repeated and deplorable failures of other parties to pre- sent to the country national organization, we may justly congratulate the States upon the unanimity which marked the proceedings of the democratic convention-and the patriot may point to the fact as a pledge of constitu- tonal Union, that the delegates from Maine and Texas-from South Carolina and Califor- mia, We're as thoroughly united upon every question of principle. as those ftom the neigh boring southern States of Tennessee and Ken lucky, or those from the neighboring northern States of Wisconsin and Michigan
 aaThs community of sentiment, this feeling of brotherhood, gives hope of perpetual Union. It has been the happy fortune of the demo- cratic party, by adhering to the constitution, which was made to protect us all, to avoid the geographical and sectional issues against which Washington solemny warned his countrymen: and we have every reason to believe, that it Is vet equal to the high duty which now devolveS On it of preserving the constitution and main taning the rights of every portion of the con- federacy. If the unsound elements which troubled it for a time have sought congenial associations elsewhere, the loss has been more than supplied by accessons from the flower of the old whig party--and thus reinforced, it will be the destiny of the democracy, under the lead of their distinguished chief, to maintain the high position of our country before the word--to preserve the equality of every class of citizens--to protect the perfect liberty of conscience-and to secure the peace of the Union, by rendering equal justice to every part.
 With sincere acknowledg gments for the friend ly personal sentiments contained in your letter,
 am, respectfully, your friend and obedient servant,
 JOHN c. BRECKENRIDGE. Messrs Ward, Richardson Hubbard, Lawrence,
 Brown, Manning, Forsyth, Tucker, Seymour
 and Preston.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15

The Presidential election can only be carried before the people by the candidate having the majority of the electoral vote; and it can only be carried into the House by defeating MT. Buch- anan of an electoral majority. The opposition, therefore, have only to determine whether they will fight to carry the election into Congress or to carry 1t before the people in order to see what Is required at their hands. If they adopt the first named plan, they will require pure ly southern ticket for the south exclusively to run against the democracy in that section; if the latter plan, they must concentrate the whole strength of all the anti-administration forces of the north-whig, democratic, freesoil, abolition, Know Nothing and foreign vote upon Fremont, and let the south take care of itself
 Considering the divisions and discordant and clashng platforms, tickets and factions among the opposition camps, there Is but one course of action left them, as ahording any way of escape whatever from the most ignominous de- feat all round. That course is general con- venton, with a view to general concentration of their forces upon single ticket in opposition to the democracy. We propose, therefore, for the sake of giving some degree of interest, spirit and activity to this canvass, that the opposition parties and factions of all sorts-old whigs, anti-Pierce and ant-nigger driving de- macrats, freesolcrs proper nigger worshippers, Know Nothings and what not--call conjointly general fusion convention, for the practical purpose of confederation or coalition ticket for the Presidency, upon the broad platform ol the constitution, the Union and a new adm- nistration; and that this practical and common sense convention be held in New York, about the last of August or early in September
 This is the last chance. In default of the adoption of some such plan of cohesion and concentration against the common enemy-od whigs, old freesoil democrats, nigger- worship pers, Know Nothings, bolters and all-wil be whipped, routed, dispersed and ignominously crushed out from one end of the country to the other. union convention of all the oppos- ton leaders, consolidation of all their forces in one common ticket, and upon simple, com prehensive anti democratic platform is their on- ly chance
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
In a Bad Way.

We alluded the other day to the declension of the Know Nothing presidential electors for the State at large in Tennessee, and to the with drawal of Messrs. Johnston and Brook from the same ticket in our own State, as unmls- takable signs of the forlorn condition of Know Nottingham. The dark-antern party IS in a still wo,se way :in the Old Dominion Of the fifteen candidates nominated, eight have alrea- tdy declined the honor, and the balance will pro- badly follow suit. As another similar indica- ton Of the declining fortunes of this party, we may mention the delection of the Philadelphia ,Imes long Know Nothing paper of ability, but which has now hauled down its coiors, and abandoned the party and it's candidates. The Norfolk Herald, (Know Nothing,) is about to follow the same course .-Mississippiei.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
From the New York Commercial Advertiser The Old-iine Whig Press on the NOmina-
 tiOn of Fillmore.
U1TeCIOTS OJ ( June l2h, 1856.

From the New York Commercial Advertiser The OId-iine Whig Press on the Nomina-
 tiOn of Fillmore.
 It will be seen that Mir. Fillmore most une- quivocally accepts the Know Nothing or Ame- rican platform and p,oclaims his adhesion to that party and to that party only He "takes occasion to affirm his full confidence in the patriotic purposes of that organization" regards its existence as public necessity, and believes it, "of all political agencies now existing, to be alone possessed of power to silence agta- tion, and restore harmony by it's own example of moderation and forbearance." Its leading principles he adopts as his guide.
 This is strong language and not very palata- ble to MT. Fillmores whig friends. We had almost said more than this. He seems to us to be discourteous to the many whgs and whig presses, which, forgetting that Mir. Fillmore had joined another party, have expressed their rca- diness to support him for the Presidency his defection from their ranks notwithstanding We are surprised and grieved that Mir. Fill more, who owes so much to the whg party, and whose success in the present campaign de- pends upon the adhesion to him of the old line whigs throughout the Union, should thus not only entirely disassociate himself from his early and steadfast friends but should utterly ignore the very existence of the whig party and deny to it any power to aid in silencing agita- tion and restoring harmony.
 In fact, Mir. Fillmore, in this letter, entirely and with deliberation, disassociates himself from the whig party, solicits aid from it, for bears all recognition of it, and throws himself unreservedly upon his new associates as all sui fcient for his support He KNOWS NOTHING, and will KNOW NOTHING, of any other party We repeat, tha. we are pained at the tone of this letter. written as it plainly is, after mature delberation. We are pained for the sake of the cause, and of the blighting effect which such a letter must have upon MT. Fillmore's prospects, for we have spoken sincerely when we have advocated his personal fitness for the Presi- dency.
 But MT. Fillmore has virtually declined SUD- port as a whig, and we certainly are not dispos- ed to force it upon him. We refer the matter now 10 the whgs of the Union, who, we trust, will promptly meet in national convention, and decide what whigs shall do under the circum- stances. Until then we shall be guided by our own judgment and preserve strict neutrality
 The St. Louis Republican, by far the most influential whig paper in Missouri, virtually
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
ti. OSBORN.

In the Johnson Circuit Court on the Chancery side thereof before the Clerk in vacation on the sth day of July, A. D. 1656.
 Henrietta Crossen by her next friend Blunt VI Wood, Complainant
 vs. Bill for Divorce.
 Henry Crossen.
 A ND now on this day comes the said complainant "A by Floyd, their solicitor, and files here her peti u n to which is annexed an affidavit that the said defendant Is resident of the State of Arkansas when upon motion, it is ordered that the said non resident defendant be notified of te pendency of this suit against him. by publication in some newspaper published Ill the State of Arkansas for the number o times and within the time prescribed by law, that he be and appear before the here by himself or council on or before the 4h day of the September term hereof at court to be holden the court house in the city of Clarksyile, in the county of Johnson State Of Arkansas, on the 10th day of September next after the date hereof and plead answer or de mur to said complainants petitiono or the said will be taken as confessed and decree entered according ly-the object and prayer of which said petition is o obtaln decree of divorce from the bonds Of matI- mony now existing between said complainant and d.. tendant, becatse of willful deseron on the part ot said defendant. J. c. CONNELLEG, Clerk
 By T. J. COSNELLEY. D. C. certify that the above is true copy from the It cord in my office. j. q. CONNELIEY Clerk
 By T. J CoNNELLLY, D. C. July ID. l65t- W Cost of adv. %5
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Great Cure After the Physicians mad
 
RUssELvILLx, Ohio, Jan. 10. Is.

RUssELvILLE, Ohio, Jan. 10, 1855. Dr. C. NJ. Jackson--Dear Sir lte would inform you that out of Hpohand's German Bitters which meet with ready sale. One of our neighbors has been doctering for some time, we think about two years, eoM aN tAe doctors M Me count,y, but aN et araa. He looked as much like dead man going about, as thing compare him to. His dis ease appeared to be ore,aoaoing of the gau With hard persuasion prevailed him to try your Bitters with tn, promise to kim if it did no good we would charge him nothing for it, provided he took six bottles, according directions which he has done and is entirely cured. and has become well This cure has created great sale in this neigh borhood.r Respectfully
 See advertisement EDWARDS t3 BROWN
 June s--4w
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HAIR REsToRA7 IvE.-In our colur

HAIR REsToRA7 IvE.-In our columns to-day. win be found Prof. Woods advertisement of the above article. to which we would call attention. What it has done, have witnessed upon several of our no quain.ances in St. Louis. Hair once grey met our view, black or brown the case might be bemc fbs color of early manhood and as fine and glossy as silk and that without any other application than the Hair Restorative. If it has done this upon others will ir not do the same for any of readers whose frosty brows" were once like the raven ocksn of Loekies Warnke eniei It they Wlii try itf We think .'deks0n Constftationalist, Ocfober ,, 1853.
 Irepared ad sold at l4 Maj ket St. between Fourth and Fifth, St. Louis, Mo-; and 8l6 Broadway, New York.
 very liberal discount made to wholesale purehas- 
 :, For sale by all respectable Druggists throughout the country.
 For sale in Little Rock wholesale and retail by k L. DODGE Also Prof. Woods Oriental Sanative Liniment, and Vegetable Magic Life Pills, warranted better than any other or the money in all cases re- funded.
 N B-We put up the Restorative, both with and without sediment and think for restoring color that containing sediment ia the best
 Nov, 20, l355 d
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Died-At Washington, Hampstead county, on "Wednesday, the 2d inst, of acute dyscrte- ", in the 3d year of his age, VALENTINE, the only child of the late Valentine and Ann J. Sevier of Lafayette county, Ark,
 In this city, on the 2d int, at the residence of ]. D. Willctt, Mrs SIDNEY OvERToN, aged 60 years.
 In this city, on last Saturday evening, ROBERT J. w., infant son of Dr. R. II. and Mrs. Cordclia Iummel
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
WHAT THE NEW YORK CITY FOLKS SAY OF Dr. M'Lane's Celebrated Vormifnge--M
 nufactured by Fleming Bros.

szss~ This is to certify that am well acquainted with man fifty years of age for many years 3 resi- dent of this city, who has been at times extremely i'll. but could not tell from what cause, unless it worms. He told his attending physician his susp- cions but the physician at once rdculed the idea, and refused to attend him any longer. His son then mentioned Dr. M'Lane's Vermifuge, and asked him if he would take it, his reply was-I must take some- thing to get relief, or die
 They at once procured bottle of Dr. N'Lanss Csleb,ated Pesmyage, and he took one half at one dose The result was, he passed upwards of Myss
The true Democrat., 1856-07-15
Congressional Nominations.

$. Louis, Saturday, June 21, 1856.
 MT. Claiborne F. Jackson has been nominat. ed for Congress in the fifth district to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of the Hon. John G. Miller. Mir. Douglas was nominated for the regular term. The former is demo- crat and the latter an old-lne whig. Both re- ceived nominations from the same convention
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Hurison 21'cash'p, WMte C., A,E., !,
 JMIY Zl. 1856.

EDITOR TRUE How me through the columns of your excellent paper to inform my fc!low-citl2ens that on the first day of Fe- bruary last, 1 withdrew from the blue lantern klow Nothings, or so-called American party since which time they have tried to rold me to remain. For this among many other reasons, republican party. l was not q rigid democrat before joined this party, but 1 will now fall into the democratic ranks where I expect to remain the balance of my days, as would not vote for Know Nothing for any office in the giftof the people. believe their sole object is to defeat the democratic party
 Respectfully, yours,
 F. CASTELAW.