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The true Democrat., 1856-02-12
" Americans Ruling America. '

In our last. we mentioned the fact that the Know Nothing council of this city removed a "1ative born American from his office or place" and appointed in his stead a foreigner.
 C. G. Danley, the editor of the Gazette and a member of the city council, voted, we under stand, for the removal of the mative and the appointment of the foreigner.
 In making this extraordinary move-so coun- ter to "on intense Amertcan jeeling'--we should like to know, Capt. Danley, how you got around your oath, hat aohen elected O. appointed to any 9iciat station ooer,ing you the po,oer to dc 80, you .oiN ren'ove aH Jtoreigners, aliens and Roman Catholics from o9ice or p1oce and that you aciU an no case appoint such to ony o9ce or place m your gift"
 "With one hand on your breast and the oth- CT raised to heaven," you subscribed to this oath Captain, when you joined the Know Nothing order; and you took it under the known penal ty, in case of non- compliance, of being de- nounced, (we quote the language of the ritual) as c traitor to your God and your country"
 Now, sir in our humble opinion, Captain thls IS tolerably serious matter, and we should like to know by what logic you will avert the pronouncati'n of that !" foul, deep, and Mqlt- ing" curse against you? Will you enlighten us? Wemust confess we do not yet see into the beauties of Know Nothingism-we do not vet understand the fascination of an order that ties man hand and foot, and then, when he breaks loose and acts as freeman leaves him. in the language of the Know Nothing ritual, "aoih the foul, tue deep and bighting stain of perjury resting upon his souli!" We ask you, Captain to enlighten us.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12
Railroads.

By the receipt of letter from Houston,
 Texas, writtsFhy MT. Bremond, the efficient
 president akfhc Gu7ueston and Rel river rai1- 1cay com HRF. we learn that, on the 22d ultimo, the first "etive on the road was put in mo- ton. HOg gnty-f five miles of the road are grad ed from Houston north, and partly ironed; and the company have agreed to let the contract for grading 25 additional miles, and the work has already been commenced. This road, to connect with the Cairo and Fulton road, has granted to it. by Texas, Is sections or 10, 240 acres of land to each mile of road--a basis ample to raise the means to build and equip it.
 Thus the facts stand in relation to the great system of railroads which is to connect in less than 10 years, the lakes of the north with the Gulf of Mexico. That portion from lake Michi- gan to Cairo-750 miles long-is finished and in successful operation. That portion from Cairo, through the States of Missouri, Arkansas and Texas, to the Gulf, is literally provided with grants of land sufficient to build and equip it. On that portion of the great line run hing through Texas, the work has commenced, and a locomotive has been started. Its con- struction is fixed fact. It will be completed to Red river in the course of very few years.
 Missouri has done all in her power to for ward the enterprise through her territory.- She has not only granted the company a most liberal charter, appropriated to t,unco'ditOna2y the lands granted by Congress, and authorized the counties by special enactment to subscribe their swamp lands, but she has loaned the company her credit to the amount of $25O,OOO.
 All that remains now to be done to put the whole of the great enterprise upon firm and sure footing, is for the State of Arkansas to grant, .untrammeed by restrictions, the lands donated by Congress, to the Cairo and Fulton company Had this been done by the last le- gislature, as we earnestly advocated, the road from Cairo to the Gulf of Mexico would have been now making rapid strides towards con- pletion.
 As scheme of national importance, the great chain of railways from Chicago, through Ill- nois, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas, to the Gulf of Mexico, is without a parallel; as a system of railroads it is the greatest in the known world And the chief excellence of it is, that large portion of it is already compet- ed, while means ample enough have been pro- vided to finish the remainder
 From the construction of this vast work, Ar kansas will hereafter date the commencement of her greatness.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12

Col. T. c. HINDMAN.-No Notwithstanding the great severity of the weather, We learn that this gentleman is fulfilling his appointments. We understand that, on the 24th ultimo, he met Mr. McCurdy, Know Nothing, and in the discussion, gained complete victory. At Jacksonport, on the 26th, in spite of the in- element weather, he addressed a large audi ence. Col Kieth, the Know Nothing cham pion of Jackson county, declined to meet and discuss with him. We are not at all astonish- lated him in discussion some weeks ago. Pro- fitting by his experience he very wisely avoid ed another such meeting.
 Col. Hindman reached Searcy too late to full fiji his appointment there, and not being able to get to Springfield in time, he hurried on to Clinton in Van Buren county. The intense coldness of the weather was the cause of his not reaching these places in time. At Clinton, we understand, he addressed a first rate crowd. The last we heard of him was at Dover We publish to-day a communication from a gen. tleman who heard his speech at Dover.
 Col. Hindman is fine speaker, and being well posted upon the political issues of the day. his tour will certainly result in benefit to the democratic cause. We wish him, therefore, large audiences at every one of his appoint ments, and more agreeable weather to travel in. So far he has certainly shown great resolution and perseverance r overcoming the difficulties of getting along at this season of the year.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12
VoX PoPULI.
Clinton. Iun BlWen (

Clinton, pa}a BDen O., Feb. 2d, 1856. Mr. R. II. JoHNsoN:-To-day, Col. T. C. Hindman addressed the people of this county and had quite a turn, out, although the weather was uuGayorable He was well received and his speech approved by most of his hearers- The democrats were delighte' The citizens of this county will hold de- mocrat.c meeting on the 23d inst, in the Court .Ipouse, at Clinton, to appoint delegates to the %<trict convention to be held at Batesville, on the first Monday in May, for the purpose of nominating a democratic candidate for Congress; also to appoint delegates to the State convention to b. held at Little Rock, on the first Monday in May, to nominate democratic candidate for Governor, presidential electors, and delegates to the national democratic convention; and, if it is deemed expcdient to do so, to nominate county officers.
 We, the undersigned, request the citizens to meet here on the above day set forth, as we wish the general voice of the county.
 Very respectfully,
 THOS. J. MORRISON,
 DANIEL GRIGGS,
 L. R. VENABLE,
 M GRIGGS,
 VIM. PALK,
 C. PALK,
 JOTN SMITH
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12
------------ The Democratic Party.

The following we clip from the Hampstead
 Democrat:
 "THE BALL IN MoTIoN-It will be seen by reference to another column that the good citl- zens of Pike county are determined upon an unanimous action against the Know Nothing organization, by calling general county con- vention for the nomination of all county and State officers
 And the following from the South Stamp:
 "It is time the democracy of Ouachita were looking about them for candidates to represent them in the lower house of the next Legisla- ture. The canvass will be all exciting one party lines will be strictly drawn, if we can be- iieve the vain boasting of our Know Nothing opponents-and every effort will be made by our dark lantern friends to carry the couHty.- This they will do, unless there is complete or gi.nization in our ranks. Without organization, we are powerless."
 | These, with the numerous calls for democratic county conventions, published in the True Democrat and other democratic papers, show the determination of the democratic party in this State to effect thorough organization for the approaching canvass.
 Never before was the democratic party of Arkansas so united, so harmonious or deter mined Having got rid of all of its traitors and disorgansers - having been well and thoroughly pursed of all its impurities, it will be able, next summer, to present an unbroken column to the enemy.
 Let the organization, thus happily begun, go on in every county in the State Let the de- ;, didates for every office, both of the State and the county, and then let them labor and work for the success of their party and their princi- pies. Such is the way to win--no other course will succeed, no matter how strong our party may be.
 The Know Nothings, we know, are well or ganzed. They make their nominations for every oflice-even for little city constable and justice of the peace--anl they then vote and work for them. Let the democrats profit by the example We counsel no secret meetings no midnight proceedings--we detest all such as anti-republican, and as the evidence of a disreputable cause-but we earnestly urge upon the democratic party, in every country in the State, to hold conventions and make nomina- tions.
 Let our State and district conventions be full ly attcnded-and let us present to the people candidates whose past lives and acts show them to be worthy of their confidence and sup port. Above all, let each county nominate de- mocrats good and true for the Legislature democrats who, when they come up to the ca pital will go into caucus to nominate candidates for the State offices and abide by the nomina- ! tions. For once let the democratic party send up to our Legislature sound democrats. A Legislature composed of majority of sound and incorruptable democrats can and will do much for the State. Let us then have such Everything depends upon county organization.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12

pose of the ytaction diuision omong ourselpe,, If so, it is time that all people and all ptsro,- in our country should be aroused to os the fact taat the easiest step to disunion $ ,rjH dra,0at of representation, and hot he most n. lent cause Co compel otbdra10al of represent ton 's to disoryanize, distract aud degrade renro sentation. P'0- How long Virginia shall be kept waiting ro. organization on constitutional terms? how Io,' she shall be kept waiting on disorganization to aOo1d being put upon ternes oi isbonor or Be;g exposed to dongerF are questions for-her peoris and her legislature to determine For my nlr, repeat the recommendation, of calm, colT,o. ed dignity, and ofpatient and forbcaring pariot ism. IVdHi but be not a0antjng to ourselye, oa5 our posterity l earnestly impore you.
 With the highest respect,
 Your obedent servant.
 HENRY A. Wrsp
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12

0EF We make the following extract from the letter of an old friend in Conway county, giving us an account of the democratic meeting at Springfield on the 8th of January:
 "The most interesting part was the shaking of hands between many old line whigs and the democrats. These old whigs publicly avowed that they no longer had party, and that they intended henceforth to go for their country and the democracy-in support of civil and reli- gious freedom and even- handed justice Old Conway bids fair to be the banner county of de- mocracy at the next August election.
 "Such was the popularity of Gov Conway that when motion was made to take the sense of the meeting for first choice for a candidate for Governor, his name was carried by acclama- ton. His nomination was hailed with .round $ of applause. Such is the response that was made here to the bitter abuse that has boen during years past, heaped upon Gov. Elias N. Conway"
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12
Interesting Correspondence.

The correspondence below, sent to Us for publication, will be found interesting itshows that there is good spirit abroad among demo- crats. We are pleased both at the irmness of our Columbia county friends in holding candi- dates to account, and at the prompt and satis- factory responses of Col. Warren, to the ques- tions propouhded to him.
 The district democratic convention will meet at the Hot Springs, on the second Monday in May, to decide upon candidate for the par ty. Let every county in the district be repre- scnted, and then let every democrat hold the action of the convention final and conclusive. No matter upon whom the choice falls, there let it rest, and let all good democrats give the nominee hearty and cheerful support.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12
Cn1naen. Jan. p. 1856.
G. P. SMoTE, esq.,,

G. F. SMoTE, esq,
 DEAR SIR:-Your note came duly to hand, informing me, that it was reported in Columbia county that intended to run for Congress- whether nominated or not; am fur ther informed that such report has, to a consi- derable extent, been circulated in other parts of this congressional district. I had really hoped that my long, constant, unwavering and ardent support of the democratic party, on the pure and glorious principles upon which it is founded, under all crcumstances-never hay ing failed in solitary instance-would have so fully proven my fidelity to that party, as to render it unnecessary for me to make any pledges in reference to my future conduct or contradict such reports.
 am satisfied that every means will be resort- ed to, to prevent my promotion to any polti- cal position. I am obnoxious to the whole Know Nothing party, and its members would go almost any length to have me defeated. It is true desire to have the honor of represent ing this congressional district; but never have and never will, occupy the position of a disor- ganizer-neither will I ever knowingly take step that will lead to the defeat or injury of the glorious old democratic party with which l have always been proud to act; for regard It as the parent of the prosperity and happiness oi the republic, as having made it the greatest patton that now exists, or has ever existed in the "tide of times."
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12
Withdrawal. in Saline County.

Sa2ine County, Ark, Feb. 2, 1856.
 EDITOR TRUE DEMocRAT:-Permt me to announce through your paper my withdrawal from the sellstyled American party. Some time last spring, through the solicitations of, as I thought true democrats, was induced to join the American or Know Nothing party, and it not being the thing that it was represented to me to be, lnow announce my withdrawal from that order. have written to the secretary of council, No-, at Little Rock, to strike my name off from that order and if it is not done this is to notify him to strike my name off and consider me no longer one of that order, and that I am, ever have been, and ever expect to be true democrat, one of the deepdye
 Respectfully, yours truly,
 JOHN N. NEIL
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12
Democratic Convention in Lawrence Go.
 iSg2ifIyiUe. Feb. 2nd. 1856.

There will be held, at the town of Smith vile, in Lawrence county, on Saturday the 10th day of March next, primary meeting of the democrats of said county for the purpose of selecting delegates to State convention, to be held at Little Rock to nominate a candidate for Governor, candidates for presidential elec- tors, and selecting delegates to the national de- mocratic convention; also to select delegates to attend congressional convention to be held at Batesvile, on the second Monday of May next, to nominate candidate for Congress- for the northern district of Arkansas also for Judge of the 3rd judicial circuit and prosecuting at torney.
 Col T. C. Hinaman, of Helena, will ad- dress the meeting upon the great political ques. tions of the day, and will be willing to divide time with any Know Nothing stumper Col. Hindman will also address the citizens of Law renee county, on Monday the third day of March, when and where he would gladly di- vide time with the best Know Nothing orator of the county or the State.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12

THE RIVER is rising with some four or five feet, at present, in the channel. We certain ly now have the best prospect of a full river that we have had in eighteen months The heavy snow upon the ground has entirely dis appeared under the rain of last Sunday night. The weather is still cloudy with indications of more rain. lift does not turn cold again, we certainly will havea very full river.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12

Allow me- therefore, to assure you, that the report of which you speak, is unqual!fedly tazse. Should receive the nomination. pledge n.y. self to bear-as have ever done when it has been intrusted to me-the old democratic ban ner on to victory, and hush the vain boastings of the Know Nothing party, in reference to it's strength in this district. Should the nomina- ton be conferred on some other democrat. I. as unqualiedIy pledge myself, to yield him my earnest and hearty support, and to secure as far as can, triumphant victory for our time honored principles and party.
 Your friend,
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12
Public Speaking.

Con- E. A. WARREN will address the public ,n the political issues of the day, at the follow- ing times and places:
 At Washington, Hampstead CO.,, on Saturday, 10th of February, 1856; at Paraczlta Sevier county, on Monday, the 18th of February; at MutreesJoro, on Monday, the 25th February; at DaHas, Polk county, on Monday, 3d of March; at 1t. Ha Montgomery county, on Monday the 10th March, at Arkadelphta, Clark county, on Monday, the 17th of March, and at Canadea, on Monday night, March 31.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12
Brick Making.

By reference to the letter of Mr. II. Emerson. published in another column withdrawing from the Know Nothing party, itwill be seen that he is brick maker and layer and prepared to accountable any one who may desire his ser vices. Mr. Emerson is good workman-frst rate-too good to be Know Nothino
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12
1859

Thus it appears that Stth's majority over Conway is 46.
 The combined vote of the two democrats George Conway and Judge Cullen, is 2,923 while the Know Nothing vote for Judge Stith is only 1,605. This shows the wide difference between the strength of the democratic and Know Nothing parties in the ten counties com posing the 9th judicial circuit. The democra. tic party, according to this showing, is nearly twice as strong as the midnight order. What think our Know Nothing friends of this? Had but one democrat run, as we had hoped would be the case, would have elected him by 1,5OO votes As it is, the Know Nothing, receiving but little over one third of the votes, is the elect. Our friends in the 9th judicial circuit must do better next time. We must have organization or lose.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12
OUR AGENT.

Mir. IsHAM ". WYATT, is now out on tonr for the True Democrat for the purpose of collecting and so- lciting subscribers through the following counties:
 Hot Spring IIeHfstead, Lafayette, Columbia, Seyier Pike, Polk Montgomery, and Clark. We hope our friends will extend to Mr. Wyatt such aid as they conveniently
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12
Election in Drew County.

We understand that by the death of Hon. Wm. H. Lucas, vacancy has been caused in the office of County and Probate Judge of Drew county; and that writ has been issued by the Governor for an election to be held on the 10th day of March next, to.lll the vacancy.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12
Benton, Feb. 9th, 1856.
MR ,JOHNSO

 Mn. JoHNsoN,-
 You will please publish my name as a withdrawal from the so-caled Know Nothings, as am tired of the party and intend to do as all should dc, vote the democratic ticket As nobody dragged me in, so nobody got me out. do this of my own free-will It has been saying of late of those who have withdrawn and published their names, that they only wanted to see their names in print. As for that l have no aspirations, only in one respect, and that is in the brick making and laying business. am brick maker and layer, and if any body wishes any of my sort of work done they will be accommodated by calling on me at Benton.
 Yours truly,
 HENRY EMERSON.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12
Mag7lolia, Jan. 25th, 1856.
V0V'0' 0 '''I' -0VI, AOoV. t. II. JOHNSON esq,-

R. II. JOHNSON, esq.,
 DEAR SIR:-It was reported in Colum- bia county, that Hon. E. A. Warren intended to become an independent candidate for Con- gress, if he did not receive the nomination at the ensuing Hot Springs convention The de- mocracy of Columbia determined not to nom- mate him, if they found such to be the fact I therefore wrote to him, to make known his in- tentions in regard to the matter, and received in reply, the enclosed letter, which I send you for publication in the True Democrat I think 1t due to him that it should De made public.
 Yours, respectfully,
 (. D CMQ0TE
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12

f6T Chancellor Farchild has been in our city during the past week, holding the Chance " court It is still ill session.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12

tT We invite attention to the advertise ments of Messrs. Merrick & Wassell. They
 have large stock of goods on hand, and will endeavor to satisfy those who patronize them.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12

:, LUCAS NON LUoINDA.-A gentleman by .he name of Lucas, in Demopolis, Alabama mas recently obtained verdict of S12O0 against Mss Lucinda Meiggs, for breach of promise ol marriage
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12

f6F Mr. Case, Dentist, has taken room in D. Bender's new brick building, up stairs
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12
Benton, Feb. 9th, 1856.
MR. EDIroR,-

DEAR SIR:-You will please to announce my withdrawal from the American party "ju- nior" as its principles are, Gas I believe,) anti democratic. DAVID c. LEE. P. s. Please announce the withdrawal of John F. Cloud.
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12
Election of Judge in the 9th Judi
 Cial CiYcI7if

The following is the official vote for judge of the 9th judicial circuit as furnished to us by the Secretary of State:
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12
E.EInIiC HpEAEAING.

COL. r. C. HINDMAN. Jr. o Helena, will ad- dress the people. upon the political questions of tho lar at the times and places following:
The true Democrat., 1856-02-12
Democratic Meeting at Red Fork

We clip from the Pine Bluff Republican the following letter, containing the resolutions of a democratic meeting, held at Red Fork, in De- sha county:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-24
firing ON the a.itrIe ONES.

- Extra copies Of the VALLEY VINO,
published this week, for sale at this Office
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-24


BUSINESS csnEss--ls the order Of the
day. The sidewalks are covered with boxes,
bales and barrels, and the stores are crowded
with goods and customers. The town is full
and everything is driving Stocks are
heavier than ever before brought to market,
there are more houses open for their display
and sale, and there are more customers than
ever before to purchase. Every boat comes
loaded, the street. are full Of draymen and
country teams, and dust aud confusion is the
order Of tie day.
RFuR>FD We are glad to meet Prof
Sanford again. He comes home from his
Southern tour fresh and in good spirits
We are obliged to him for the \. Q. Delta
Of the 1871, containing an account Of the
great Clay Festival in that city.
GoI>o RorND.-The Steamboat Aqulla.
which came in to this port on the 2oth, from
Pittsburgh, was bound for Green Bay and
the Lakes. The route is by way Of the Wis
c3nsin River 70 Portage City, thence by ca
nal TO Fox River, and thence to Green Bay
The boat is owned, we believe, by the Fox
and Wisconsin Rivers Improvement Compa-
rs.
- A New Hampshire Yankee says that
NJ man in his State, need over be minus a
s.packet fnll Of rocks but Theodore Par
ker SAYS If the Granite State, that it is ''thc
laad Of poor relations and cheap tomb
stoncs''
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rs~ex d.ooDs sSg TOYS.

~ OBEkTOP. M. ~ Main street, has just re
u. eeived large and complete nient Of
Fancy t;aods Toys Musical Instruments, shot Guns,
Pistols Fancy China sets. aad on, which lac will
sell at
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
cheap for cash. G. oBEkToP.
kcokuk, Oct. 90 1883.