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The true Democrat., 1856-08-05
Letter from Maine.

Augusta, Me., July 18th, lS56.
 ER. EDITOR: Ipresume you seldom or never receive communication from this extreme of our vast confederation, nor would trouble YOU with one now, but for the fact, that sometimes lone half of the world wishes to know how the other half gets along," if not pecunarily, at least politically.
 On my way here, I passed through Cairo, Chicago, Detroit, Canada West, over the wire suspension bridge below Niagara Falls, through New York State to Albany, thence to Worces ter, Mass. and through Boston and Portland to Augusta, the capital of "down East" The aforesaid down East is beautiful country to look upon, but the land is sterile and the good people very much troubled by ismas. It would make you sick at heart to hear the ranting of so many traitors. Know Nottingham has turn ed many old democrats to ranting black repub- licans, but on the other hand, many old straight whigs are supporting "Old Buck" the Consti- tuition and the Union.
 A southern man cannot help being struck by the noble stand taken by the democratic party north and south. It is the only party upon which the south can place the least reliance.- No body here claims so much as one northern State for Fillmore The "great American par ty" has gone by the board; it was instituted by the abolitionsts to draw away part of the democracy; it has accomplished all it can ac- cOmDliSh: and now the very name has been repudiated, and you hear nothing but ''free
The true Democrat., 1856-08-05
To the Public.

In some recent publications in the Memphis papers of the proceedings had upon the exami- nation of the Messrs. True charged, if 1 un- derstand correctly, with embedding the funds of the Cincinnati and Little Rock Slate Com- pany Bank, my name occurs ill connection with the transactions of the company at Little Rock. Although we'll understood here, the circum- stance is calculated to create an erroneous im- presslon and perhaps injure me abroad, where the facts are not so well known. The person alluded to is not myself, but son of mine, Ros- well E. Beebe, a youth, who was for time en- ployed in the office of the company at this place. The alusions to him in the published proceedings referred to, contain not the slight est imputation against his integrity--but the reverse; and am not aware of such imputation against him from any quarter.
 l sold originally, to MT. Dyer, the block of ground in this city upon which the company afterwards carried on their operations in quarry ing slate. When the company was organized for the purpose of getting out slate, it had the good wishes of all the enterprisng people about Little Rock, and MT. Dyer thought proper to use my name i'll the prospectus which he had printed for circulation, as an "honorary direc- tor' in the company. l think it due to myself to state that have never participated in the affairs or business of the slate company in any way, and have had no connection whatever with its so-called banking operations.
 Respectfully,
 ROSWELL BEEBE.
The true Democrat., 1856-08-05
TO Our CorresOOupnfS.


 Our table is loaded with communications, in addition to those published on first page, from all parts of the State, which for the want of space we have been unable to publish. The time for their publication is now past, as the State election to which they had reference is over
 Notwithstanding our inability to publish them, we feel greatly indebted to the writers, as by their means, we have been kept well pos ted in the local politics of the various counties We, therefore, return to our correspondents our sincere thanks for the trouble they have taken. Their labors have not been without benefit even though their communications did not reach the public.
The true Democrat., 1856-08-05
From Hempstead County.
Washington, Hampstead Co.,, Arks.

Washington Hempstead Co.,, Arks. } July 18th, 1856 {
 DEAR JoHNsoN--The long looked for is past the big guns have been with us; they have dis charged their broadsides into the old democrat. ic hulk, and the good old vessel is still aHoat Yesterday we had a grand democratic ratif. cation meeting and Barbecue, and if we are tc judge of public feeling by the numbers present we would almost be led to believe that oul county-men and women, great and small were democrats entire. We never had larger as- semblage, or amore enthusiastic company. Gen. Hempstead led off in one of his beautiful, short and logical speeches-whch being character ised by that high-toned, courteous and digni- fled genius, which marks his political efforts, was received with every manifestation of ap. probation, which an intelligent and patriotic people could display. He spoke for two hours without loosing, for moment, the attention of any portion of his audience.
 Col Grace followed, in quite passable speech, which doubtless pleased his Know Nothing friends, as 1t was strictly after their order of dis cussion; bold decarations-broad assertions lnteraced with lgar anecdotes, constituted his entire argument on the slavery question and the Nebraska bill, which engaged his attention for
The true Democrat., 1856-08-05
Very Unscrupulous.

The election is over, the democracy are tri- umphant, but we cannot resist the temptation to give below the letters from Redmond, of Monroe, and Dr. Hill, of Perry, which we find in the States Right Democrat.
 After all the oaths to secrecy, after all the awful saoea'rng not to divulge the name of any one who joined the order but, when he asked it, to give him silently demit, what will the world think of the publication of Col. Red- mond's private correspondence by the Know Nothings? Col. Rcdmond's sin was his with drawing. Notwithstanding, he was told that he could withdraw at any time, his doing so was regarded as an offence not to be excused or pardoned.
 And what are we to think of Dr.. HuEY, to whom Redmond wrote in confidence? We will not pass judgment. We will only say that letter from Col Redmond, to Dr. Huey. evi- dently written in the extreme carelessness of a bosom confidence, has been published in the "Helena Shield," Know Nothing paper, to injure, and, if possible, 10 defeat Col. Redmond's election to the State Senate
 Perhaps Dr. Huey is guiltless of the publica- ton. For lis own sake we trust so, and we trust that he will be able to establish the fact to the satisfaction of the public.
 | There is another fact shown in Dr. Hills let ter to which we wish to direct the attention of the public. It is in regard to the election of a public printer. The Know Nothings could not agree-the democratic members who had been deceived into the order could not be induced to vote against the editor of this paper and thus the effort to elect a printer failed. Here is the grand secret Here is to be found the cause of all of Danley's tears shed over the public printing--the cause of all his mprecations heaped upon Gov. Conway. We wish we had received these letters of Col. Redmond and Dr. Hill, in time to have laid them before our read- CTS prior to the election. They show not only the cause of the failure to elect a public prn- ter, but they show the deep attachment that democrats, even while in the order, still cher ished for us and our paper.
 Here are the letters:
The true Democrat., 1856-08-05

RULING AMERICA.'-It is worthy of note that the misguided young men, one and all i'm plicated in the murder of Caspar Korhman, alias C. w. Bell, few nights since, on an out skirt of Washington, for which two of them are to undergo capital trials, were conspicuous in the riot that occurred at the 4th ward poll, at the late municipal election. They are all intense Americans" we hear. We mention this fact, because it embraces additional proof of the evil effects upon society of the Know Nothing organization. One gang, it will be recollected, are soon to be tried for arson and series of burgalries. Another gang will proba- bly, very shortly be arraigned for partici patton in the disgraceful riot in which the Mayor was not long since mobbed Essex, the fugitive from justice, murdered an unoffending man on the day after the election, for the crime of hug zaing for the anti-know nothing candidate; and already we have another cold booded and re- volting murder committed by still another mis- guided and rowdy gang. Such things were comparatively unknown in this community be- fore the introduction of secret political lodges, the members of which bind themselves to ob- hgations above the laws, and in flat contradic- ton of the laws, and, on given signal, to stand by each other under any circumstances what eVer-W Washington Star
The true Democrat., 1856-08-05

territory" and "free speech" used as catch words to delude unsuspecting men into their ranks Many of these traitors openly or secret. ly advocate dissolution of the Union between | the States. l have converSed with several of this stripe How refreshing then to meet with a true democrat here, one who stands on the national democratic platform.
 | Democracy in New York and Maine, is ex- actly the same as democracy in Tennessee or Arkansas. Can the same be said of any other party? The true friends of human progress at the north are mostly found in the democratic ranks. Against that party all the mad isms combined are wasng war with q most fiendish hatred. Nothing can excel the abuse hea,ed uron President Pierce and Mr. Buchanan, by the abolitionlsts.
 Though always friend to the c. & F. R. R. travelling over some half dozen of the road with which it will be connected. It is truly work of vast importance and utility; not t' Arkansas alone, but to half of the States in thu Union. Cairo is of necessity compelled to be come an immense city. It's geographical posi- ton and its railroad and water communication will accomplish wonders in the next ten years It is to be hoped that the next Assembly will in spirit of liberality, do something to furthe an interest of such magnitude, as our own rail road It can, ought and will be built if tn people will only speak and say that it shall b done.
 There are many benevolent institutions her which reflect great credit upon their founders How much more consistent is the building c hospitals for the insane, like the one here, tha subscribing thousands eff dollars for Sharp rifles for Kansas, or flannel shirts for the littl negroes who live within the tropics? To be hold the contrast between the vile, ranting ia natical hypocrte and the true democrat yo must come north.
 Yours truly, T.
The true Democrat., 1856-08-05
}. REDMOND.
PerYNlIlLe. June 18th. lSn6

DEAR COL: received yours of the 3d inst, a day or two since, and will, as well as 1 can recollect, answer your request or inquilies
 lou wish me to state as correctly as 1 can, the purport of the conversation, or rather the declarations you and made to the Know No- things, in council at the State Bank (which was, l think, about the 18th of January, '55 will remark that never saw you in coun- ell at al but the time to which you allude was a legislative caucus, called to decide upon a bill pending before the Senate, to elect a public printer Mr. Keith urged the measure, and said his object was to elect Know Nothing, and, with the State patronage to make him the organ ot the party. immediately approached you, and asked you in a whisper, il you did net fear we had got into a wrong box? to which you replied that you did-that YOU believed then what you before feared, and that YOU in- teuded 10 eXtrlcate yourself from the dilemma as soon as possible. In reply to Mr. K, you sad hls proposition, if carried, would place you m opposition to the known will of your constit. uentS- that you were democrat, and repre- sented democratic constituency--and that if the printer was made elective by the Legisla. ture, you would be bound to vote for Johnson, let nominatio SEQ as they might. You further sad that you could submit to no trammels nor dIctatlon, except from your constituents; and that you then announced your withdrawal from the party You immediately left the house, and It was the last time 1 ever saw vou there or elsewhere, in connection with Know No. thingism.
 l considered you no longer Know Nothng after that night; and, like yourself, thought that nothing more was necessary in the way of withdrawal but to announce an unwillingness to cooperate with them-and was surprised to see, some months after that the Gazette claimed you still to be member of the order. But you and 1 are we'll convinced that it was much easier to get into the such than it was to get out, and am fully persuaded that we will both profit by the experience learned there.
 Pretermitting my own words and acts, have related yours, l think, faithfully. I may not be correct as to the time, for of this am not certain; but of the words 1 am.
 Your friend, etc.,
 l.. D. HILL.
The true Democrat., 1856-08-05

an hour; the remainder of his time being con- sumed in abuse of foreigners and Catholics The pleasant and agreeable barbecue closed tho entertainments of the day, and all passed quiet. ly, and satisfied to their homes
 To-day, Col. Fowler took the stand before discussed of Americanism, Know Nottingham and various other isnas, for three good lono hours He started with a bold declaration of his patriotism-his love of country-his love of consistency--his unwavering devotion to prin. ciple and the sacred rights of American sub- lects The burthen of his song was against tba bog trotting Irish-the yellow cd Mexican the dancing Frenchman, and the fat Dutch. man, sprinkled with curses upon the Pope and poor Catholics. He pleased his party-and that presume was sufficient for surely he would not have expected that any democrat or old line whig, would be led from the support of the democratic principles, by such idle tales, false. hoods and gull traps, with which he entertained his audience.
 | OoI. " alleH was hete, HdNlilS reached this place several days since, on his way to Para. clifta, but, unfortunately, he was taken sick the night he came, and was unable to travel--apd on to-day, was unable to leave his room Inn, although, we all greatly regretted this, do not think that we have suffered greatly, for Dr. Mitchell came to our rescue, and gallantly di he defend our colors. He met the renowned Colonel at all points. In argument he was with him-in pleasant repartee, he gave him thrust for thrust, and put to flight all the CoIoneps flying artillery of assertion and denunciaton. with the easy grace fan accomplished Solon. The Colonel was satisfied that in the exchange he dumped from the frying pan into the fre.o : AII,S WIFI
The true Democrat., 1856-08-05
., etC.,
 OWEN TOMLINSON.

Piney Johnson O., Ark, July 27th, '56. EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT
 Sr:-I was through false representations induced to join what is commonly called the Know Nothing party in Scott county, Ark. have become convinced from the signs of the times that the northern Know Nothing party Is completely abolitionized, and the southern Know Nothings are aiding and abetting the Ere mont party north, by ruyning Fillmore, when II he should receive every electoral vote that now is canvassing for him, he could not be elect ed President, and it is perfect folly for his south ern supporters to use his name any longer. 1 for one will abandon his cause and unite with the national democratic party, which I think all true men of the south should do. I have been democrat from the cradle up; never give but one whig vote in my life, and that was fora justice of the peace. 1 intend in the en- suing election to cast my vote from president down to constable for the democratic partv- So Sammy l wish you safe journey to the head Of Salt river in August and November next. The democratic party will never meet you again In battle array but under some other ism.
 w. J. WOOD.
The true Democrat., 1856-08-05

THE WAY THEY ARE GoING.-Duriug the discussion in the New York City Council upon the reception of Mir. Fillmore, the following conversation is said to have occurred between some of the city fathers present, of the Know Nothing faith asd order:
 Councilman Mcrritt--Dd you ever see young gosins in the spring time, trying to pull a spear of grass; and they'd pull and pull, and then over they'd go on their rumps. That's the way we're going now!
 Councilman Taylor--What, on our rumps?
 Councilman MeTitt--Yes.
 Councilman Taylor-No, sir Americans don't go that way!
 Councilman Merritt-Oh, yes, I know our party's all saints. It's too late to talk that way.
The true Democrat., 1856-08-05

COSTLY BrRD.--Rev. John E. Edwards, of Richmond, now in Geneva, Switzerland, visit ed jeweler in the city, and says:
 He set out on the counter box, mounted with massive gold, on the top of which there was a large enameled tulip, apparently just bursting into full bloom. He touched a little spring, and suddenly the flower expanded into full bloom and right in the heart of it there sprang up sweet little bird, of golden plum age, which began to f1utter its tiny wings, and sing, as have thought nothing but real bird of flesh and bones could do; so cheerful, so bard- like, opening its little beak at every note, and really singing bird song, such as is some times heard singing out in the dewy copse at early morn. The plice of this box was one Mousand doHarsi"
The true Democrat., 1856-08-05
A C A R D.
Hickory Ridge Ioaonship, Monroe Co.,,

Hac60Ty fadge 1oUnShlP, Monroe CO, {
 July 21st, 1856}
 My attention has just been called to letter of Allen J. Polk, published in the "Shed" of the 10th inst, together with the comments of that delectable nti-Nebauska and Kansas saeet, charging B. F. Ball and myself with an attempt to purchase the vote of Mir. Burkes, on our way up from Mooney township on board the steamer Florlda-and avail myself of this mo- ment of leisure to brana the charge, whether upon the authority of Allen J. Polk or Judge Adams acquaintance, Dr. Linx, as foA sla,ad- erous and talse. For the balance of the facts connected with this picayune underhanded, mean and characteristic charge of Know No- thlnlsm, l refer the public to the statement published and sworn to by Mr. Burkes him. self, and appeal to the candid and honest men o all parties, to see what desperate and reck- less means the dark lanternites are using to prop up the sinking fortunes of corrupt party
 In connection with the above islander, deem It my duty to atlude to the other attempts of the plcayune party to involve me in an incon- slstency Ill regard to my former and much re- g'etted connection with the Know Nothing par ty by publishing my private correspondence with A. $. Huey, the present Know Nothing Auditor, or at least, a portion of it. Why did they not get all of it? particularly that portion in which denounced the whole concern as rot ten, corrupt and proscriptive?
 Now, Mr. Editor, it is my time to make a charge. l charge that, according to the Know Nothing oaths, the whole clique concerned- lluey and his understrappers-who sought the letters and other information, and afterwards dlvuIged them by reading and publishing, are guilty of an offence no less than perjury.
 In connection herewith, Transmit for publi- cation a letter from the Hon. LEVIN D. HILL, the present Representative of Perry county. from which it will be perceived that he and myself dissolved our connection with the Know Nothing party prior to the adjournment of the last Legislature All desire is, that the peo- pie may see that letter, in connection with my opponents charges against me-
 Respectfully, etc,
The true Democrat., 1856-08-05

fEF John Hazltt, the Fillmore elector for the Zanesville district, declines to serve. as he intends to support Fremont.
 In western Pennsylvania, the reports are that the Know Nothings are. coming over to Fremont in great numbers The Pittsburg Ga zette announces several new recruits in the newspaper line. The Belfont (Centre couuty) Whig, Fillmore paper, has taken down the Fillmore and raised the Fremont banner. The Connellville Enterprise, heretofore neutral print, has also come out for Fremont.
 The Carlisle (Pa) American, a Fillmore paper, Is also leaning strong for Fremont.
The true Democrat., 1856-08-05

HE GAMEls.-It has become quite a com- mon sighe to see camels and dromedaries march, Ing through our streets. The camels are now employed Tn carrying government freight from Powder Horn to the depot. They carry the enormous weight of l,60o pounds and with the greatest ease. The sight of them stam. pedes all the horses and mules that come with. in sight of them. They are certainly not handsome creatures A horse in brisk trot can scarcely keep up with the camels when in walk. They apparently go slow, with their long measured tread, but in reality they are moving rapidly TeSas poper.
The true Democrat., 1856-08-05
Col'tmbIa county, Arkansas,)

JuIy Zoth, I0o6y MIR. EDTToR-Permit us through the col umns of your paper to renounce any further connection with the self-styled American party, in this county, and that from this time we regard ourselves as entirely absolved from all political ties and obligation to that organi- zation, and free again to exercise the priceless boon of seIf-directing individual action guided by independent personal judgment.
 Very respectfully yours, etc.,
 VIM. F. SHANNON,
 SHARKS H. CRANE
The true Democrat., 1856-08-05

Or The old friends of Cassius M. Clay, those who voted for him as Governor few years ago are now for Fillmore One of them remarked a few days ago that he would vote for Fillmore, because it would be equivalent to a vote for Fremont. If his name is asked we can give it.-MaysuiUe Express.
 The same remark was made in our presence few days ago by one of the shrewdest Of that party. |" If his name is asked we can give it.' Lou Dem.