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The true Democrat., 1856-07-22
From Fayetteville.

fayettevHe, July g, 1856.
 EDITOR TRUE DEMoCRAT-Thinkino that an item or two of news, (exclusive of politics) would be acceptable will give you the lead ing events of our town
 The curtain is falling on the Boone tragedy. Two of the negroes were hung on Monday, and the third will be executed according to law on the first Friday in August
 The evidence in the case would not convict the former two, as irconsisted in confessions extorted by force and which were ruled out; the other, however, confessed voluntarily, and was found guilty. As soon as it was we'll known that the former two had been acquitted, the people assembled, en masse," at the court house, and determined to take the law in their hands; they proceeded from there to the jLL took the negroes, erected gallows on the first tree that suited, and hung them. They pro- tested their innocence to the last. The people seem to be we'll satisfied
 The annual commencement of the Arkansas College, on the 4th, was magnificent affair, and we'll may Arkansas boast of the institution that bears her name. The graduates, four in number, namely, R. H. L. Rutherford, B. 5. Battle, John A. Arlington and P. Graham, de- livered very fine speeches, and received the degree of bachelors of art" Mr. H. C. Young, of Missouri, and Thomas, of New York repre- sented the literary associations belonging to the College. Mir. J. c. McLendon and T. Bostick gave two very pretty and appropriate addresses which were well received
 Of the faculty, it is needless to speak, they are all known as gentlemen of the highest a'- tainm0nts.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-22
From Fort Smith.

HOt b""", dTh, July Jth, 1856
 EDITOR TRUE DEMocRAT-Dear Sir-Mv first list of appointments was made before I was taken sick in Little Rock; being anxious to meet the people at the places appointed I set out from Little Rock one week sooner thanwa prudent and before had entirely recovered Alter making five or six speeches 1 found my. sell unable to travel or speak, and but for nv good fortune in falling in at the residence os Col. Carroll, of Franklin, generous nou. gentleman, and thorough democrat, I nm, have had quite serious time of it, but rnd,. his hospitable roof found every care at,or ton and comfort together with excellent r,. dical aid After eight or ten days severe iro,, have recovered and am again quite on mr feet, and ready to re-commence my labor in ina canvass. must apologize to the people in the counties where my appointments have m, been met, and assure them positively that my illness was nnintentional on my part. In tbosa counties where my appointments are in fDt,,s and now recalled, 1 shall make other anno;r. ments and address the people as soon as rrac,; S'NiN' @h' PiSSSLe ie lo NOlloICIeIcu pest to mence speaking where my old list of appoint ments was interrupted by my illness, and so continue until the August election.
 After the August election, should Mr Fill more remain candidate, l will, if living and able again take the field, or should Mr., Fu. more withdraw and the opposition to democra. cy undertake to concentrate all their forces in support of Fremont in the south, as they bavo done in the north-then also shall consider 1t necessary to renew the canvass with vioor and energy.
 Where l have been up to this point, demo. cracy will give increased maorties in all tho counties. Conway's majority cannot be less than ten thousand votes, and should the star. pede among the Know Nothings continue as it has commenced in this section of the State since the northern Know Nothings have sold out to the black republican candidate, Fremont then indeed Conway's majority will reach high figure. By the way, have seen and heard of persons in almost every county who have been converted from the support of Know Nottingham to democracy by the oratory of Gen. Yell. Many persons, formerly Know No- things, are absolutely bewildered by the rapid. ty with which their brethren in the east manu- factnre platforms and candidates, and are now unable to tell what platform or candidate they are bound to support-and if in fact they are bound by oath to support the truly and regu- larly nominated candidate Ghe favorite of their majorlties) then lawyers will have to be free- ly consulted before the obligations can be con- scentiously discharged. These double refined doubts and difficulties are acting powerfully on the faithful in this section, and it is common to hear voters declare themselves Know Nothings ard say that they will vote the democratic ticket.
 send you the list of new appointments which have made in connection with Mr. Green at which both he and l propose to be present, as also the list to be recalled.
 Respectfully your friend
 N. B. BURROW.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-22

A PUBLIC PRINTER.-The editor of the bank organ, in his opposition to the publication of the acts and journals denies that the Governor had right to appoint public printer We will give him the full benefit of the denial. Gov Conway never appointed any public prnter.- He contracted with the publishers of this paper for the printing-that was all. He made no appointment-he issued no commission.
 The editor says his acts were unconsttution- al. The authority under which the Governor acted was the constitution itself The consti- tuition positively requires the publication ofboth the acts and journals The legislature passed law making an appropriation to pay for the publication. The constitution imposes upon the Governor the duty to "take care hat tue laaos be taitlfuNy executed" Itwas, therefore, his duty to carry out that provision of the con- stitution requiring, and that law making an ap- propriation to pay for the printing of the acts and journals.
 A clearer case it is impossible to present to any one, and it is only not understood and ap. preciated by the Know Nothing editor of the Real Estate Bank organ, because, in the frs, place. he is opposed to the promulgaton of the laws among the people, being Know Nothing in favor of secrecy; and, in the second place because the printing was not given to him good reasons for Know Nothing but not suffi cient to satisfy democratic people.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-22
Official Extravagance-A Compa-
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Gov. Elias N Conway served the State of Arkansas as Auditor of Public Accounts from 1886 to 1849-a period of more Man tvelve gears. c. c. Danley served as Auditor from 9th January, 1849, to the 16th of September, 1654-a period of .fve years and half
 The following facts are shown by the records of the Auditors office
 The amount paid out cf the Treasury for clerk hire, 5y ELIAS N. CONWAY, from June, 1886, to Janua'y, 1849-a period ot teeelre years and q halj-ts $8, l28OO.
 The amount paid out cf tue Treasury tor clerk hire, Jy c. c. DASLEY, from Jaauary, 1849, to September, 1854-a period cf only fpe and Aa1f years-is $8,358 "A.
 Thus showing that Danley, during term of only tipe ard c hay gears, expended for clerk hire $230 "A more than Elias N. Conway ex- pended ill tuelge years and c half' What diff ference!
 The people will naturally ask, why this great difference? The ans&ekis plain and easy. Elias N. Conway did the work of the Auditors office himself He never employed clerk except when there was more work in the office than he could himself perform. He was never absent from his office. He took no plea sure excursions. During twelve and a half long years he was scarcely ever absent from his du ties, and he worked hard and faithfully. It was different with c. c. Danley. He ne- yer did any work himself But few of the re- cords in tAe Auditors office are in his hand writing. He employed clerks, and paid them out of the State Treasury, to do the work he ought himself to have done. Daney's whole term was made up of pleasure excursions to New Orleans, Memphis, Hot Springs, in attend ing political conventions in different parts of the State, and in editing his paper. Though he was paid by the State the snug sum of twelve Hundred dollars and allowed fees to the amount of sevea or eight Hundred more, annually, he did no work in the office himself, but hired clerks to do it for him and paid them out of the State Treasury!
 These are facts and they speak for them selves. While Daney, who is now Gov. Con- ways accuser and villifer was negligent, faithless, reckless and improvident public off, cer, Gov. Conway was the reverse-a faithful, attentive, economical and hard working public servant.
 What a comparison is this between Gov. Elias N. Conway and his accuser and villifer! What striking contrast, rather Gov. Elias N. Conway has been and now is, the most faithful and valuable public officer that ever served the people of Arkansas; and, when, in the natural course of events, he passes from the sphere of political usefulness his loss will be irreparable to the State.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-22

PROFESSOR RICHARDS ScHooL. Professor Richard has kindly placed in our hands his pro- spectus for young ladies school which he pro- poses to establish in Little Rock. We have not the space to allude to it in detail. We can only say that the professor is an educated and accomplished gentleman and brings with him the highest testimonials of his competency and efficiency as teacher. He will be assisted by his accomplished wife and by teachers of great merit whom he has written for from the east.
 Professor Richard and his lady have been engaged in teaching in this city for the last year. We had the pleasure of ofattending an exhibition given by their pupils, at the residence of Capt Pike, several days since, and were highly en- tertained and delighted by the performances Their pupils exhibited astonishing powers of memory and imitation.
 The Professor proposes to enlarge his school and if he succeeds, which we trust he will, he will be regarded in the light of public bene- factor.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-22


 SMALL TAcTICs.-The Know Nothings, aware that Gov. Conway is no public speaker, are attempting to annoy and insult him by ad- dressing him, through the Gazette, invitations to speak, couched in offensive language. The game is a low and contemptbe one, and will recol upon the authors in community of in telligent gentlemen.
 Of piece with all this is the union barbacale given out in this place. It was gotten up not only for the purpose of raising crowd for Yell, which could not otherwise be done, but to wound and offend Gov Conway. It has been gotten up, too, under false pretences, for many democrats have been induced to subscribe for 1t under the belief that it was intended for our County candidates. A union barbecue, indeed! The Know Nothing editor of the Gazette takes charge of it and upon his individual authority invites Gov. Conway to attend "Gen. YeU, he says, aoU maa4e speech in behaf of tue Anaeri- can party and G0v. Con'oay is invited to attend" Gen. Yell will be there as a matter of rioht, Gov. Conway is invited as matter of cou,tesu. Does this look like barbecue with which the democrats are concerned ?
The true Democrat., 1856-07-22
Literally Observed.

The American Organ, published at Washing ton, came out with a flaming rally article just before the recent municipal election in that city, which contained the following sentence:
 Americans, to your posts! and let us give this whig g-democratic foreign. Roman apostate fusion party such a route, on the first Monday in June, as aoiH Keep their bells tolling for e t,oeluenaonth IN MEMORY OF THEIR DEAD!''
 The appeal was responded to. Rowdyism armed itself for the conflict, and on the day of the election, signalised the event with the shedding of blood and the sacrifice of life.- The bells did toll in memory of the dead, but it failed to give the mobits victory in the result. '-Wdsh Unfon
The true Democrat., 1856-07-22
Public Sentiment.

If we had the space we would give our readers more extracts from the numerous letters lying upon our table. We are in receipt of the most encouraging news from every sec- tion of the State. The democracy are more united, more viglent and enthusiastic than we have ever before known them. They are aroused and active from one end of the State to the other. There are dissensions about the local candidates in some two or three counties, but around our national, state and congression- al candidates the democracy are rallying with a unanimity and enthusiasm unprecedented in the politics of Arkansas.
 Democrats, each and every one of you, dis charge your duty this time and your cause and your principles will be settled forever upon a foundation from which no future storm can ever shake or overthrow them Work and la- bor till the last day in the evening. There is not one of you, however humble may be his means, who cannot, by trying, effect something for the cause Turn out, then, and put your shoulder to the wheel. By one strong and combined ef- fort, we will roll up majority more over- whelming than any ever before given by the Arkansas democracy. What say you, demo- crats? Shall we not make the effort?
The true Democrat., 1856-07-22
Another EaiSehOOd ExnOSed.

The statement that the democrats of one of the townships in Union county had held a pub lie meeting, repudated Col. Warren and deter mined not to vote for him for Congress, was made here in this city so positively that we were disposed for while to credit it. The statement is an unblushing falsehood A re- sponsible and intelligent gentleman writing to us from Union county says:
 "I see utat some one has been hoarinq Danley by ,criting to him hot he,e had been toacnshtp n,eeting tn Union ot aUlich Col. Warven lgas re- PMtlatd. No SUCH CONVENTION OR MEETING HAS EVER BEEN HELD, a1M think Co., Warren 'oW carry tte democratic rote cf he county Co., Conlcay wNg Ne democfotic rote of Union, and IM'ltk, C telO more. 1'he caaraSs has opened for osr county and the ,oeatier shot, but o standard bearers a'e standing u,lie1 the shade of the Flag cf hte Union and hoh{ing up the CONSTITUTION to he people, and naantuHy defealing mans right to, ana capacity Jor, se!fgovernme'h. 7he gooa 'oo,h $ going on brarely. Ths paN-5ea,ers of he hnor0 Nothings are olso in hte canvass, bajhng Meir sinking ship.'
 So much for islander started to inure the election of Col. Warren. If the democrats be- lieye the tales invented by Know Nothings they will evncc less intelligence and acuteness than we give them credit for Democrats, be- ware of Know Nothing reports and stories- They are invented and reiailel to deceive and mislpad yOu
The true Democrat., 1856-07-22
people paid the expense.

ARIsTocRAcY.-Capt. c. c. Dauley's favorite charge against Elias N. Conway is that he is aristocratic. By the records of the Auditors office we learn that, during the yfve and half years Danley was Auditor of the State, he paid out of the treasury the sum of one hunclred and hirtyfve dollars and fifty cents as hire tor ser vant to acait upon him.
 During the t,celye years o'1d ha.f that Elias N Conway was Auditor he mever paid out of Me treasury one cent tor servant hire.
 Now Danley, with his servant hire paid out of the peoples money, accuses Gov. Conway of being arstocratic! What barefaced impu- dence! Danley with his servant, his suit of velvet and his ruffled shirts calling Elias N. Conway an aristocrat!! Beautiful, truly!
The true Democrat., 1856-07-22
Opposition to the Real Estate Bank
 


 The Know Nothing organ of the Real Es- tate Bank is very uneasy under our expose of its corrupt opposition to the suit of the State against the Real Estate Bank. Our straight forward way of disclosing the naked truth to the people distresses and enrages it beyond mea- sure. It was not prepared, evidently, to have the mask torn so uncerimoniously from its op- perations, and its corruptions so ruthlessly ex- hibited to the public.
 In its blind and impotent rage it strikes about at random. It even denies to the Gov ernor the credit he deserves for cancelling million dollars of the debt of the State, and en- deavors to show that the debt is greater now than it was in 1842. So it is. And if the nsi7- lon of dollars had not been cancelled by the Governor it would be a million of dollars grea- ter still.
 The Bank organ says the Governor deserves no credit for cancellng a millions of dollars of the State debt. We ask the Gazette why was it, with all that has been said and done there were none of the Real Estate Bank bonds can- celed and filed with the Treasurer before Gov. Conway brought the suit aguinst the Bank?- Will he enlighten us? We know the Bank redeemed great many bonds, why were they not cancelled? Simply because they were sold again by the Bank as fast as they were redeemed. They were sold, and again put in circulation. That is the reason the State debt never decreased.
 To this opperation of selling and putting again into circulation the bonds of the State after they have been once redeemed, Gov is now redeemed, it is cancelled and filed with the Treasurer More than million dollars of State bonds have been thus cancelled, and thus more than amillon ofthe State debt wiped out forever. For this, we contend, Gov. Conway is entitled to the lasting gratitude of every cit zen of Arkansas.
 The real Estate Bank organ in it's anxiety to render the Governor and the suit of the State against the bank odious with the people over- steps the bounds of reason. Its misrepresen. taions recoil with ten fold force upon it's own corrupt party. Its opposition to the Governor and the suit only render its own party unpop- ular with the people. Its qubbng is fully ap- preciated. Its masters are known. It's real designs are thorougly understood The peo- pie will never place the government of the State in the hands of the Know Nothing party. They want the Real Estate Bank wound up. and the State debt paid off before such con- sumation, at all events.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-22
Something Still More Revolting to


 We are indebted to a gentleman in Union county for copy of the constitution and laws of the Kno,0 Nothing councils of Arkansas.- We regret that we are in receipt of it too late to publish it before the election, as we feel cer- tain that its effect would be salutary one. It is document that no freeman could read and indorse before the world. Its requirements and behests will make any man slave who subjects himself under oath to them. As an evidence, we copy one article which is as fol- lows:
 PARTICLE II. SQUADS This council shall cause Me members Jelongng to it to be divided in to squads O. committees cf not more thon taoelve men each, the first aamed cf aohich shall be tue captain or chairman of tue same. And it shall De tue duty cf tue atoresaid captain or chair man, to provide the committee or squad under hs charge, a0itt the tickets aolich the council shall determaane to support at any election, and to an- form them fully in relation thereto. They shall also take prompt measures to app11se Meir repective squads of aH mass meetings, or cf any other important matter appe' taining to tte order, as soon as practicable, after they Mem- selues are into,naea Mereof"
 Was there ever more perfect scheme in- vented to make slaves of freemen? Why, even captains or overseers are appointed over the members! The members are not only s,oo,n to obey but they are watched and guarded by an overseer whose duty it is to see that each one renders an abject obedience
 There is another feature exhibited in this eleventh article of which we before had our suspicious. It is the fact, that the leaders are afraid to trust the members, and therefore over seers are appointed. The mild language of "captain or chairman" is uscd but the office conferred is nothing more or less than that of an overseer The leaders and wire pullers of the concern, unwilling to trust the subordnates the voters-appoint captain over them to furnish them with the ticket they are sworn to vote.
 The act of s0earing man to carry out what he says are his principles bctrays doubt of his honesty that Is an insult to him; but the ap- pontment of captain over him to furnish him with a ticket, proves the existence in the order of a suspicion of one another that is truly re- volting.
 After reading the constitution and laws and oaths of Know Nottingham, what gloriods privilege do we regard it to be a democrat and freeman, who owes no obligations to any man or set of men, save those imposed by the con- sttuton and laws of the land in which we live! What glorious privilege it is to be a freeman "a democrat-responsible only to our God and the law of the land-free to vote and do we please What a glorious nrivileoeI
The true Democrat., 1856-07-22

NOVEL ExpENDITURE.-Bef Danley's election as Auditor of Arkansas such an item of expense was never known, in the Auditors office, as " seruunt hire" During the twelve and half years service of Elias N. Conway, in that office he never drew from the State Treasury one dollar to pay for the hire of servant to wait upon him. During the five and half years that Danley was Auditor he paid out of the Treasury the sum of one A,a- dred and hirtyJfue dollars and .ftty-cents for servant hire"
 4 novel expenditure of Me peoples money, truly! Conways democratic way of carrying on the business of the Auditors office did not suit the aristocratic notions of Capt Christopher Coluna- bus Danley. He must have servant, and the people paid the expense.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-22

GEN. s. II. .HEMPsTEAD-Gen.H Hampstead is battling manfully for democracy in the south Our account of his speech at Washington Hampstead county, isvery encouraging. Gen. Hampstead is one of the ablest reasoners and debators in the State. He has no superior, and whatever subject he brings his mind to think on, he masters thoroughly.
 On the subject of the Kansas bill, of which he is an ardent supporter, he is peculiarly forci- ble and happy. Of the subject of slavery he is thorough master.
The true Democrat., 1856-07-22

MIsREPREsENTATIoNs.- reports are cir culated, for effect of course, that the democra- tic friends of Col. Terry intend to throw of Allen Martin, and that the friends of MT. Mar tin will throw off Col Terry on the day of e- ection. These reports are utterly untrue and are circulated to injure both of the democratic candidates by creating dstrust and dissensons among their friends We have authority in each case for pronouncing the reports untrue, and of our own personal knowledge we know them to be without foundation. Let democrats beware of reports circulated against our candi- dates upon the eve of the election. Such re. ports are generally untrue and for that reason reserved until the eve of the election when they cannot be generally corrected