The true Democrat., 1856-09-02
For the True Democrat,

erShip and Dr. Graves. of Camden, etc.,
 etc., by a Democrat of Sevier County.
 MR. EDgToR-As election is now over and sas forever, we may with reason rejoice with exceeding joy, and call upon our friends throughout the Union to be glad with us. Such an overwhelming victory was never known be- fore, and it strikes me as remarkably significant of the fact, that we have no traitors left in our camp.
 Borland and Yell and that miserable tool of theirs, Danley, have hitherto created disattec- ton and Reorganization in the democratic ranks but thank God this Know Nothing vo- init has proved superior to any vermifuge yet Arkansas of those vile worms that have hither- to for a series of years, been knowing at the vitals of its existence. And now it's pure and heathful condition has been most significantly exhibited by a victory almost unprecedented in the annals of any States history in this Union. But one cannot help smiling at the exhibitions of rage displayed by this devils tool, Danley, OH account of the defeat he has experienced. He pitches into every body and every thing, like rabid dog, destroying him. self at every lunge he makes to injure others. But hs vituperation is fast becoming praise in the eyes of the good and virtuous. And, did seek distinction and honor now among the educated, pure and high toned citizens of Ar kansas, and, was l so lost to modesty and prin- ciple, as to seek them through any means, l would employ that devils vile scavenger, Danley, to villfy me with his disgraceful bil- lincsgate and islander for short time. A few dollars would readily enlist him i'll the job, for he long since sold his birth-right to the name of humanity for a mess of miserable pOtage dealt out to him by Solon Borland, etc., and the certainty of success to such scheme for the attainment of an honorable distinction could not for moment be questioned. l discover however that the members of the American party throughout this region are fast becoming dsgusted hemselues with the concentrated es- sence of bllingsgate and falsehood that char acterizc the contents of that filthy sheet over which this " foul bird of the morning" pre- sides. And l prophecy an immediate and ex- tensive withdrawal of patronage from the so- called, Gazette &1 Democrat
 Men will sometimes suffer themselves to be humbugged through prejudice to certain ex- tent, but their eyes are sure to open sooner or later to truth, and now Danley's policy and duplicity are rapidly being discovered. Indeed, it is now beginning to dawn upon the hitherto benighted visions of his dupes, that Danzcy $ he only man that has made ony hing out cf his Knoao Nothing humbug. And that he has sap- ped the order we'll by the sale of his platforms, charters, etc, etc, as also by his dirty sheet in various ways, cannot be disputed But this subject is unworthy of further consideration.
 Old Sevier has sent up to you glorious re- port of herself, and you may be assured it is but prelude of what she will do for Bucha- nan and Breckinridge in November next.
 In looking over the names of the democrats elected to the lower house I discover that of Dr. \. $. Graves, of Camden, Ouachta coun- tv, than whom better democrat or more ac- complished gentleman cannot be found. And I can but prophecy that he will be elected speaker of the House at the approaching ses- sion of the Legislature. Indeed, look upon him as the most deserving of that honor, and believe such is the opinion of the democracy generally here in the southwest. For it must be remembered that he was the prime mover of the opposition to Know Nottingham, which swept like a tornado over our State and demo- lshed the abodes of Sam throughout this good and nOaO happy land of Arkansas. Dr. Graves am informed first suggested mass meeting in opposition to the order in Camden, and was the principal agent in getting it up Mis State. With the rapiditv of lightning its example flew to every county and town, and the revulsion of feeling caused by it's agency alone is recorded in the late glorious victory of the democracy of Arkansas over this dange- rous political dogma of the age. It would be no more than justice then that he who first put the boil in motion should receive a reward commensurate with the value of his services But aside from this, Dr.. Graves possesses no secondary claims to the speakership. He is a gentleman of high toned moral character, chi valrous and generous to the highest degree, of mosturbane manners, posseSsinga commanding person which is at once noble and pleasing, of
 liberal education and mind sound upon all subjects, while he is forcible and spirited de- bator as well as powerful reasoner. In few words, he is just tue man for speaker of the House at the next session of our Legislature, and is so considered by the democracy of southwestern Arkansas generally. And to judge from the past history of our party in be- slowing just rewards upon the deserving I con- fidently expect to see Dr. N. S. Graves of Camden, elevated to that responsible and ho- norable position.
 Respectfully, etc.,
 A DEMOCRAT.
 Sevier county, August 22, 1856.