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The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
Temporal Power of the Pope

We take the following extract from "pas. toral letter. signed by the Catholic Archbishop of New Orleans, and Bishops of Mobile, Gal weston, Little Rock and Natchitoches:
 |" As to the charge so commonly made by our enemies that the obedience which we owe to the Apostolic See, is incompatible with our al-
 eglance to the constitution or government of this country, the calumny has been so often and so fully retated scarcely to need any notice from us now. We merely then, reassure you that of course, we acknowledge in the Pope of Rome no temporal poa0er, outside the limits of his Italian dominions."
 But as the Know Nothings themselves have taken Roman Catholics into fellowship, and ad. mitted them as members in their grand nation al council, now in session at Philadelphia, we suppose they have dropped the charge made against the Catholics, that they recognize the temporal power of the Pope. It was an un. just charge against respectable portion of our people and should be dropped The Catholic rellSlon may be such as four-ffths of the Amer ican people condemn, but under republican government based upon religious tolerance, they have no right to prescribe Catholics. It is contrary to the genius of our institutions and in violation of the provisions of the copstitu. tion. Every man in America has an inaliena- ble right to his religious opinions, and we have cause to thank God that such is the organic law of the land. The right is guarantied to us, and party founded upon the idea of re- ltrr,.. rectly to weaken that guarantee by destroying m the public mind that habitual reverence in which the consultation is held.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
From the N. o. Picayune, Feb. l9

We learn from friend, who arrived directly through from Austin this morning. that at the moment he left, that city was in State of the highest excitement which had been known there. or indeed in any part of the State, for many years. It had been caused by most arl dacious attempt to outrage, or at least to over. ride, the law, by parties charged with having been concerned in burning down the Auditor's office, reports of which deed our readers recol- lect having read short time since
 Haynes, who was sometime ago arrested on the charge of having actually committed the offence, offered to turn states evidence. and in his subsequent revelations implicated Blanken. ship and Lewis as parties to the deed The sherltt ot Austin thereupon attempted to arrest the former at Waco, but was prevented by the citizens of that place, who, however. pledged themse yes that he should make his appearance in Austin at the appointed time, to answer the charge. Lewls's appearance was in like man. her guarantled.
 On Sunday evening last accordingly, Monday having been fixed as the day for examination, Lewis rode into town accom- panied by about twenty of his friends all very heavily armed, with double barreled guns, revolvers, and bowie knlves. On the following morning. just before the stage left Austin for Galveston Blanken- ship also came into the capital in like manner escorted by, some thirty of his friends similarly armed, and publicly declared that all the she rlifs ln Texas could not arrest him, although they professed themselves willing that he should undergo an examination before magistrate. It Is supposed that asimilar body of men was never before seen so heavily armed as these were.
 Very great excitement was caused by their high handed attempts to override the law and the authorities, the whole city feeling outraged and indignant at them. Numbers of the olI. est, most respectable, and most influential in- habltants had been so thoroughly aroused. as to be armIng to aid in carrying the law into eifect II they should be needed. The sheriff himself was subpenaing posse of fifty men ana armlng them, to enable him to arrest Ban- kenship, when the stage left It was under stood that he was determined and would be able to effect this, and that he had further resolved on not allowing any of the armed men accompa- nylng the accused to attend in the courthouse. unless they should be needed as witnesses There was no telling, however, how the affair would end.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
Letter from Yell County.

IeH County, Marrh lSt, 1856. Col. R. H. JOHNSON
 1 have no excuse to offer for the humble remarks now intrude upon you. It Is obvious to every we'll informed democrat, that harmony, concert of action and united effort, ought, at this time to be made, for the complete organization of the democracy of Ar kansas. Believing that the democracy of the senatorial district composed of Ycl Conway and Perry counties possess the above senti- mens in an eminent degree we make the short suggestion to them to bear in mind that on the 18th of December, 1855, the democracy of | Yell county met !n mass meeting at Spring Creek in said county, and among other impor- tant resolutions passed at said meeting, was one calling on the democrats of Conway and | Perry counties to meet them at Dardanelle, at such time as they chose, for the purpose of holding district convention to nominate a suitable man as a candidate for State Senator for said district. Since that time, Perry coun- | ty has held her convention and resolved to meet ell county in district convention, at Dar- danelle, on the first Monday in April next, and appointe! their delegates to said conventon.- We confidently anticipate that the democracy of Conway county, ever true to its principles, notwithstanding they set forth the resolution of invitation, in their convention at Springfield, to the counties of Perry and Y ell to meet them ] in convention at LewisDurg to nominate sena- tor On the first Monday in April next, will con. form to the wishes of Perry and Yel
 Subscribing to the doctrine, as one of the fixed principles of the democratic party that majority should rule, when fairly expressed: and feeling fully assured, that, if Perry county, in her convention, had resolved to meet the de. mocracy of Conway at Lewisburg that the de- mocracy of Yell would have assented with hearty good will-and at once have acted in accordance therein and inasmuch as the democrcy of Perry county resolved to meet Us at Dardanele on the first Monday in April, we trust the democracy of Conway will assent most cheertully, and instruct their delegates accordingly. 1 trust we shall have full con- vention, and that the care of the banner of de- mocracy may be entrusted to one who will bear it aloft during the present canvass, with pleasure to himself and honor to the democracy as doubtless it will be, and 80 mote t De-
 We have got the monster, Know Nothing ism crippled in the next chase we expect to capture and take him, and we are determin. ed then to skin him and have his hide stuffed and preserved as curiosity for future genera tions to wonder and to gaze upon, for the pur pose of showing off one of the great absurd ties of this age. But in truth l believe that the democracy of Yell county are more united than they ever have been at any time previous, and are fully determined to make clean sweep.
 Hoping that the democracy of this senatorial district may coincide with us in sentiment and meet us harmoniously on the first Monday in April at Dardanelle, remain truly yours,
 A T1RSCRTRER
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
Justice Always.
The following is from the letter of Col No

l HO iOIIONIuS lH HUH lHc lcJlcG Ol NOl. ANO- land, published in the last Gazette:
 'So, after all, Banks is speaker. Had the democrats voted with the American party for extra Billy Smith, sound national man might have been made speaker-rule or run how ever, is the motto of some folks."
 "Some folks" never see but one side of question, ard Col Noland is one of that sort.
 The struggle was upon the final ballot on which Banks was elected Had the Know Nothings voted for Aiken he would have been elected. As it was, they caused the adoption of the plurality rule, and then threw off their votes upon Fuller. Fuller himself was present and did not vote at all. So Banks was elected. | The manner in which the Know Nothings acted to secure the election of Banks cannot be characterized by any term less harsh than infa- nous. The national Know Nothings from the north of Mason and Dixon's line have covered themTelves with infamy On Friday they drop ped Fuller and voted for Aiken, of South Car olina. By this manouvre, they led the demo- crats to believe tha+, on the plurality rule, they could elect Aiken over Banks. Accordingly the plurality rule was adopted. The vote came on. The Know Nothings had gained their point. They refused to vote for Aiken, but threw off their votes upon Fuller; and thus, as they de- sired, the election of Banks was effected. Even Dapis, southern Know Nothing, from Mary land voted for Fuller, when Banks was elected over Aiken. For this act the Know Nothings will be held to fearful responsibility by the southern people
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04

OUR QUESTIONABLE he editor of the Gazette has not yet answered our question about the removal of Dr. Webb native, and the ap- pointment of Mir. Brock, foreigner, by the city council of which h9 is a member.
 Why does he not answer? Does he feel that, after all of his professions about "Ameri- cans ruling America" his conduct is indefensi- ble? Is the editor deficient in the nerve to de- fend, what he has the hardhood to perpetrate? We put the question to him again. Upon what principle was the deed done? Was it done upon some hidden secret principle of which the outsiders are ignorant? We all know that it was not done upon the principle of "Americans ruling America" How was it then accomplished? Speak out Columbus and tell us. We earnestly wish to know all the vr- tues of that order, which can, with impunity, violate it's public professions On this subject we are in the dark and we want light. In mercy's name give it to us
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
Withdrawal iii Perry County.

EDITOR TRUE DEMoCRAT-Another of Sam's boys out of the scrape, and, if am not mis- taken, Sam would like to be off himself. I joined in with the midnight band about six months ago. I was initiated in shanty To- cated in thicket. They got me in, shut the door and then swore me and invested me with signs, grips and words until was ashamed for sam. At the next meeting things were no better, and felt just like had got into trap. From that time to this have been determined to leave them, and act with the democratic party, if they will receive good old whig into their ranks. JAMES NEAL.
 Perry County, Ark., Feb. 25, 1856.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
Withdrawals in St. Francis County.
1aylors Greek, Jan. 3Oth, 1856.

 MR. EDIToR,-
 Through the medium of you columns, we desire to inform the officers and members of the Know Nothing or American council at this point, that we resume our connection with the democratic party
 We were induced by the representations of members of the Know Nothing party to join them We were informed that by so doing, that it would not interfere with our political predilections, or sever our party ties, in all of which we were mistaken. Whilst we have but little objections to the published platform of the American party, we oppose in toto the se- cret one consisting of oaths, rituals, signs, pass words, etc., which we think is anti-republican, christian, anti every thing else, that tends to develop an "intense American" feeling or promote the glory of our country l.. D. TAYLOR, G. w. TAYLOR, w. P. WILKINS, ROB'T TAYLOR, H. ELDRIDGE,( VIM. ALDRIDGE, w. M TAYLOR, E. CHAMBERS, J. A. HIGGS ROB'T HENDERSON.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
Later Foreign News.

New York, February 2O--Russia has propos- ed accepting propositions made by the allies, on condition that they do not demand indem- nificaton or cession of territory except that re- quired in the ratification of the Turkish boun- dary; which being conceded, Russia agrees not to fortify Land Island, but demands that Eng land shall not fortify Heliboland, and restrict vessels from entering the Baltic for police pur- poses. Notwithstanding the peace prospects. all the belligerents are actively engaged in mak- ing preparations to prosecute the war.
 Arrival of the Steamer Etna,
 Hahtar, February 23.-The continental steamer Etna has arrived, bringing dates to the 9th ut.
 It is still current that Prussia will not be permitted to participate in conference, though Gortschakof demands she be invited, and he is supported by Count Buo.
 The news of Russia's acceptance caused the greatest astonishment in Turkey.
 A serious military conspiracy is reported in Spain.
 Nothing from England. Breadstuffs declin- ed. Confidence in peace daily increasing.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
Democratic Conventions.

As there is much inquiry to know were the State and District Democratic Conventions will be held, we feel authorized by public senti- ment to state as follows:
 The State Democratic Convention will be held at Little Rock, on the 1st Monday in May, to nominate candidate for Governor, to nominate candidates for electors, and to ap- point delegates to the national democratic convention.
 The Democratic Convention of the
 Northern District will be held at BatesviUe, on the 1st Monday in May next, to nominate candidate to repre- sent the first district in the next Congress.
 The Democratic Convention of the
 Southern District will be held at Hot Springs, on the 2d Mon- day in May next, to nominate candidate to represent the second district in the next Con- gress
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
RetaiiatiOn.

The southern Know Nothings boasted that, by the 12th section of their Philadelphia plat form, they had run the abolitionists out of the council and driven them from the order.
 Now the tables are turned This time the sbolitionlsts came in numbers, and by repeating the 12th section and adopting in it's stead an "ignoring" section, have run the southern members from the council, and driven them from the order.
 We are sorry our southern Know Nothings were so badly whipped and we sympathize with them, but men who keep company with aboitionists, meet with them in council, must expect such treatment. We doubt not but that they richly deserve it. At any rate, hereafter, we shall hear no more boasts
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
Memphis Bond Hi!i Passed

We see it stated in the Memphis papers that the bill giving the indorsement of the State te the bonds of Memphis, issued to the Memphis and Little Rock railroad, has passed both branches of the Tennessee Legislature.
 If this will forward the construction of the Memphis and Little Rock railroad, we shall hail it as a blessing. If not, it is a matter of indf- ference to us. Upon the company rests the duty of constructing the road. The States of Arkansas and Tennessee have done all that has been asked of them. The prudence of the company, in which we have but little faith, must accomplish the rest
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04

AN INCIDENT THAT BEARS ITS OWN CoM. MENT--isaar' body servant of General Quit man. arr'Vea nome few days since Shortly alter the General reached Washington city, Isaac expressed great desire to return home to Mls'lsslppi Upon being pressed for his reasons TOT so sudden wish, he told his mas- ter ne had been repeatedly beset by two white ine. rom Boston, who urged him to accept tneir aid to run from his master. He stated that he was afraid he would be kidnapped into freedom, as he believed the two men were ca- pable of any atrocity. The General gave Isaac pass with which he safely reached home to his intimate satisfaction.-Nachez Free Trader.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04

THE TEXAS DEBT BILL.-The Philadelphia Bulletin of the Eth inst, contains the follow. ing:
 " The news of the final passage of the Tex. as debt bill, by the Legislature of that State, has been received with unmngled joy by the people of this city, where many of the credi- tors reside. Indeed there has not for long time, been an enactment of so much importance to our citizens. The amount that will be paid to Phladelphians, under this bill, will conside- rably exceed million dollars, and so large disbursement will relieve many citizens who have suffered severely from the protracted de- lay in the payment"
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04

CoUNTERFEITs-Severa counterfeit $50 bills have been recently offered to our merchants by strangers. They are on the Union bank of La, and we'll executed. Many counterfeit $l0 bills on Louisiana banks have also been rendered. Now that we have good navigation, we may expectan influx of counterfeiters among us. We advise all to closely scrutinize paper money which may be offered
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04

THE FUGITIVE SLAVE CAsE.-We copy the following from the Cincinnati Commercial of the 14th inst:
 "The argument in the fugitive slave case was concluded yesterday afternoon, and the court adjourned until the 18th day of March, when the commissioner will give his decision"
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
Public Speaking.

Col. E. A. WARREN will address the public on the political issues of the day, at the follow ing times and places:
 At Dallas, Polk county, on Monday, Sd of March; at -W. Ha, Montgomery county, on Monday the l05h March; as Arkadelphia, Clark county, on Monday, the l7th of March, and at Canden, on Monday night March 31.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
Cur Cores Dondeuce.

A gentleman writing us from St. Francis county says:
 :" The Know Nothing party, at one time, had decided majority in this county, but now they are certainly in the minority. Next August St. Francis will give her usual, if not an in- creased democratic majority. Enclosed is card of sundry gentlemen who have withdrawn from the order.
 Since Maj. Borland was here last fal the de- mocracy have been steadily gaining. He la- bored four hours and c haIf in defence of Know Nottingham and giving lis reason for quitting the democratic party. He satisfied no one. He was not even treated by the Know Nothings generally with common'courtesy. An hour be- fore he concluded, the chief portion of his au- dience (about 50 in numbeD hurried of to the tables, and had nearly devoured the dinner be- fore the Major was through. 1 think if Mai Borand would pay Us one more visit, he would utterly destroy his party.'
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
Withdraw
Le,oisbmy, Conway O., Ark.,
 Feb. 29, 1856.

2, co''toty (
 Feb 29, 1856. EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT
 Dear Sir:-Permit me, through the CO., lumns of your valuable paper, to announce my drawal from the Americas party. still wish to be free man, and for the future I intend to vote to suit myself l never should have join ed the proscriptve party, but having taken an extra glass cf wine, was induced to join them.
 Respectfully, J. D. CLIFTON. EF Mir. w. N. Tate, of the firm of Tate 6 Moore is entitled to our thanks for files of Gin cinnati papers.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
The Pacific-Her Chances.

New Fork, Feb. 22.--Captain Lang, of the Cunard steamship Canada, thinks that the re- port that the Pacific had put into the Shannon Is unfounded, on account of the prevalence of heavy western gales.
 He thinks she would, however, encounter no dlihculty in putting back under canvas, if ds- abled.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
DIk AGENT.

MT. lsHAM w. WYATT, is now out on q tour for the True Democrat. for the purpose of collecting and so lciting subscribers through the following counties:
 Hot Spring Hampstead, Lafayette Columbia, sevier, Pike, Polk. Montgomery. and Clark. We hope our friends will extend to Mir Wyatt such aid as tliey conveniently can.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
Republican Convention at Pittshurr.

PlHsbuy, February 22.-The republican con. vention elected Francis J. Blair, president, unanimously. A motion that a committee of one from each State be appointed to prepare addresses and resolutions. was adopted.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
Scott Co, Ark., Feb. p, 1856

EDITOR TRUE DEMoCRAT-Say in your good paper that 1 withdraw my name from the Ame- rican @ party, and return to the pleasant fields of true democracy LEWIS DALTON.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
Withdrawal iii Little Rock.

MR. EnIToR-Please announce my withdraw al from the same old coon," or know nothing, or anti-democratic and anti republican party. have always been a Jefersonian democrat, and was induced to join the federal party by false representations. return to my former principles. JOHN REYNOLDS.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
From Washingfnn

Washington, February 22.-Mr. Crampton has received instructions not to absent himself from Washington.
 There is no confirmation of the rumor that angry words had passed between MT. Buchanan and Lord Clarendon
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04

VJ A northern editor says that Mrs. Par tcn Fanny Fern) gave her new husband, as her dowry, two daughters and S25,OOO, coined from her fertile brain" This. remarks CO., temporary, beats Jupiter all hollow, for his brain only sent forth one daughter, Minerva, with out any dollars-rot even the first red cent
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04

GOVERNOR OF WIscoNslN.-The supreme court of that State, before whom was brought the contested election between Bastford, re- publican, a'.d Barstow. democrat, have decid- ed that the latter gentleman is duly elected governor of Wisconsin.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
The Presidents Proclamation

We copy from the Washington Union the following proclamation by the President of the United States on the subject of Kansas, and the apprehended difficulties in that territory The proclamation is, we suppose, the preliminary measure which the law requires before the Pre- sdent is authorized to call out military force to suppress insumections, and shows that there is a serious feeling entertained at Washington of the immineney of a crisis in the territory, and the probable necessity of resort to military force for the purpose of maintaining order and lawful authority.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04

ARRIvAL.-Among the recent arrivals we note that of Col. R. M. Gaines, of Chicot coun- ty. He visits our city upon professional bus-
The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
Phitadelphin. Friday. Feb. 22.
The American national convention met to- day, Isaac Burst Q in the chair pro. tenn.
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me American national convention met to- day. Isaac Burst Q in the chair pro- tenn.
 Ne,o York, Thursday, Feb. 21.
 The American council at Philadelphia has virtually repealed the twelfth section of<the platform, by vote of lO9 to 57 The south ern delegates threaten to bolt.
 Philadelphia, February 22-In the afternoon session of the national American convention, Ephreim Marsh, of New York, was chosen pre- sident, and one vice president from each State chosen.
 The committee on credentials submitted ma jorlty and minority reports; the latter signed by southern members refuses to recognize de- legates from any council that repudates the twelfth section of the Philadelphia platform.
 Philadelphia February 23.-The convection continued in session until two o'clock The majority report of the committee on credentials was adopted by 99 to 45. Pickett, of Tenn, denounced the course of the north, and left the convention, declining to take further part in the proceedings. The motion to admit the Louis iana delegates, passed by exclamation. Ad- ourned.
 Baltimore, February 23-The American con- ventlon at Philadelphia held late session last night. On the account of the adoption of the majority report on credentials, many southern members withdrew