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The true Democrat., 1856-04-15
FillmoYeisn.

We clip the following rich morceau from the Native Citizen, published at Chicago The Native Citizen has the names of Fillmore and Doneson at its masthead, and is the official organ of the Know Nothing party of Illinois The following is its chief objection to Douglas
 Thirdly. Kansas and Nebraska are destined to be free Douglas cannot place the yoke of slavery upon them: they stand nine for freedom now and the mother who has seen the hostile bands of ruanS invade her homestead and ramplc upon her hearth will teach her infant child to lisp his name with ha- tred."
 The Native Citizen objects to Douglas be- cause he has given southerners the right to carry their slaves to Kansas; yet it supports Mir. Fillmore. Does this not show that Mr. Fillmore is not regarded at the north in any other light than that of freesoiler? Why do frcesoilers prefer him over Douglas? The ans wer is plain. The preference is the result of Fillmore's |" Erie letter." The south must be- ware Fillmore approved the fugitive slave law only because he was pledged against the use of the veto. If president again, he would approve law repeating the fugitive slave law, law restoring the Missouri restriction and thus prohibiting slavery in Kansas or law abolishing slavery in the District of Columbia with the same facility and readiness. Let southernerS beware of Fillmore
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15

THE QUAKERs FOR FILLMoRE-The Oua- cLita HeraM seems to be much elated at the fact that the Quakers of Pennsylvania are for Fillmore and thinks it happy omen. We are not at all surprised at the preference of the Qua kers. They are all .freesoilers. The same reason which moves the little insignificant squad of Quakers in Pennsylvania to support Fillmore, will induce the southern States unanimously to oppose him.
 The Chicago, Qll.) Native Citizen boasts that there are to,ty-one papers in Pennsylvania sup porting MT. Fillmore. There certainly cannot be less than jour hundred newspapers in the old Keystone State Think of that, will you? The Quakers and .torty yone papsrsin Pennsylvania are for Fillmore Wonderful truly! Filmore's election is foregone conclusion ''-sure'
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15

EXACTLY so.--The Gazette in its grief and rage at.the sturdy blows recently inflicted upon Know Nottingham by Capt. Pike, says of him.
 Arkansas contains many monuments of his fail ures; and those who know him best regard his lead esh Of any party as deadly to its prospects as the shades of the Upas tree."
 Aractty so-and the most stupendous monu- ment of Pike's failure in Arkansas is Knoso Nottingham!
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15

thence north on said meridian to the 4Oth no. ralel of latitude; thence east on said paral@l to the western boundary of the State of Mis'' souri; thence southward with said boundary ,o the place of beginning.
 SEC. 2. And be t further enacted, That tbo said State of Kansas shall be entitled to tw0 senators and one representative in Congress.
 The balance of Mir. Stewards bill Is similo, to that of Mr. Douglas.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15
4 Sill to Facilitate ;he Selection of the swamp and OverAowca L.i.,;s i!l the State ,,t | ,;.

I of Arkansas.
 ' Be 1t enacted by the Senate and House ol Representatives of the United States of Ame- rlcu, in Congress asaembled
 Sec. l. That whenever hereafter any person IT the State ot Arkalsas shall desire to pur- chase from saiI State any of the swamp and ov.rIioWed lands unfit for cultivation in that State, which being of that description of lands within the terms oi the act of 40,h Sept, 1850, entitled all "act to enable the State of Arkansas aud other States to reclaim the swamp lands within their imits,' and by virtue of that act pass to and vest in the said State of Arkansas, but which for any reason shall not have been confirmed to said State, such person may apply to the Register of the land office for the dis trlct within which the land which he 50 desires to purchase may ie for a certificate that such lands are swamp and Oyeriowed lands, unfit for cultivation, within the terms of said act
 Sec. 7. Be it further enacted, That upon such application being made the said Regste: shall proceed to hear and consider the evidence offered by such applicant to establish the fact that the lands in question, Were when said act pa 'sed of the character thereby defined; which proof shall consist of the testimony of at least two credible and competent witnesses who shall appear in person before such Register ana by nun duly sworn, ana whose evidence shall be by him reduced to writing, signed by them and filed by the Register in his office And if upon consideration of the testimony and of any rebutting evidence offered bv any party opposing, the Register shall be satisfied that the lands in question were at the date of said act, such lands as were thereby iulcuded in the grant made by said State, he shall so decide and shall give to the applicant certificate tc that effect; by which decision such lands shall vest in said State, and his decision and certificate shall be conclusive against the United States but not against any person interested and not 2 party contestant before him.
 Sec 3. The said Register shall upon granting any such certificate, mark the lands So certified as swamp and overtlowcd lands upon the plats il his office; and he shall at the end of each month transmit to the general land office complete list of all lands certified, and he shall be ell titled to receive from the applicant for his ser vices such fees for administering oaths and re ducm5 the testimony to writng as are allowed the clek of the circuit court for the Eastern dis trict of Arkansas for similar services and for the certificate issued by him the sum of one dollar
 Sec. f. This act shall be in force from anC after its passage.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15

TRUE.--Prentice of the Louisville Journal in an article bitterly deprecating Pike's denun- citations of the Know Nothing platform, says
 We regret Mr. Pike's defection, but are entirely confident that Arkansas will be true.'
 Prentice may rely upon the fact. Arkansas wiW be true-hue to that ancient democratic faith which she has ever professed and cherish ed. She has never faltered yet and never will. Arkansas wiN De true"-mark that Mir. Pren- ticei
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15

officers ascertaned the condition of the ship both boats were launched and the cabin pas sengers, officers and crew, and two or three of the steerage passengers who happened to be on deck, put off from the ship amid the ice which surrounded them. Indeed if our me- mory IS carrect, it was thought by some that the noise on deck awoke some of the sleeping passengers, but they were prevented from l coming up the hatchways The small boat was Tn the ice for three days, and was finally fallen Tn with by vessel which took off the passengers The long boat, after being some days in the same condition, but separated from the other boat fell in with fishing schooner. and those in her were all saved It is to be hoped, even yet, perhaps that like good l Providence has attended not merely part of those who were on board the Pacific, but all of them, and we naay after many days, hear of their safety.
 R. K. lIaight, esq, of New York, was one of the passengers of the Persia last week. His son was passenger on the Pacific, and to have left together at later day. but the son hurried to be home on his birth day.
 The New York Courier and Enquirer pub fishes diagram showing the position of the ice fields in the Atlantic, as reported by various steamers, and arrives at the conclusion that the Pacific "dashed against this icy barrier with impetuous speed, and that destruction was the result" The article contains the following passage
 "Whether living or dead, we cast no wore of leproach against Capt. Asa Eldredge, the commander of the Pacific. If, in a spirit o emulation, he exposed his ship and his lift to hazard, he only did as they have done whC in his profession are everywhere regarded as patterns of prudence and ability. Capt. Jud kins, of the Persia, escaped narrowly. Capt Lines of the Arago, struck heavily on the ice Capt. Stone of the Arabia, was exposed to i'm minent peril from contact with ice; while Capt Comstock, of the Baltic, and Capt. West, O the Atlantic were in positions which caused them the gravest apprehensions
 On the 1lth of March, 184l, the steamship President sailed from New York with thirty passengers, and was never again heard of. IT that year ice was several times reported and the belief is general that she was destroyed by an enormous encounter with ice On the 18th of March, 1854, the steamship City of Glasgow sailed from Liverpool for Philadelphia, witt more than four hundred souls on board, anC has never been heard of. She, too, is believed to have been destroyed by ice-for in that yea there were more vessels that reported ice thar had ever been known before. Ice is the grea enemy which ships propelled by steam have tc fear, and no form of construction seems to at ford security. The President was without com partments, the Pacific was partially provided with bulkheads, while the City of Glasgow was perfectly provided by water tight bulk heads.
 The money value of the Pacific and her car go was about $2OOO,OOO, and the loss will fal heavily on the underwriters.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15

A MASTER PIECE OUT-DoNE--We have late ly supposed Ayers Cherry Pectoral was the Ultima Thule in its line, and that nothing had been or would be invented which could sur pass 1t in its fine points of excellence as a medi- cine But we are confidently assured by those competent to judge on the subject, that Dr. Ayers new Pills excel in high medical artistry even that widely celebrated embodiment of his sKiil. lie has succeeded in making them not only pleasant to take but powerful to cure the large class of complaints which require a pur gative remedy.-Ldncaster Arous K,
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15
JAMES BAKER.

|. OT Three men were murdered in the streets of Calhoun, Gordon county, Georgia, during one week in March, viz: Abur Scott, shot dead by H. S. Hawkins; A. G. Cooper killed by blow from hammer in the hands of man named Stanton; and James H. Carter, shot dead by Wesley Burnes
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15
Fulton O., Ark., March 18th, 1856.

EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT
 Last fall 1 was induced to join the Know Nothing, or self styled American party, but found in the first meeting was grossly deceived. 1 have ever been true democrat and freeman, and as am determined ever to be governed by such principles now disclaim all connection with Sam and his oath bound gang and now reunite with the old democratic party, the only true constitutional party. I therefore bid you, Sam, a final adieu
 Yours truly,
 JAMES BAKER.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15
HoUsE OF REPRESENTATIVES, }
 March 28, 1856.

MT. EDIToR:-The enclosed is copy of a bill which introduced to-day, and which was referred to the committee upon public lands hope and believe 1t will pass. IL will relieve the State of all of the expense of selecting the lands; and under it lands will be found to be- long to the State which would not under the existing system. Besides, under it. the swamp lands will be more likely to be entered by citi- zens who desire them for cultivation rather than spectators. have introduced this bill of my own free will, without any prompings from the people of Arkansas. I would be glad if you would publish it in your paper, and if it does not meet the appreciation of the masses of my constituents, will not urgeits passage. In great haste, am yours truly, A. RUST.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15

lcE-We suppose there is no necessity of calling attention to the advertisement of Mr. John Robins. During the long summer days that are now approaching every body will pa tronize him. He has succeeded in putting up large supply of the best ice that can be found anywhere ill any latitude.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15
Treafy of Peace Agreed t

New Fork, April 2-Col. J. Watson Webb. editor of the Courier and Enquirer, telegraphs from Washington that treaty of peace be- tween England, France, Sardinia and Russia was formally agreed to at Paris, on the 18th ult It waits the ratification of the different governments before being proclaimed
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15
Rel Colony, Ark. :
 A nril : 1SSR {

MEssRs. EDIToRs:-You will confer fayo on the undersigned by publishing the follow tug:
 Some time since, at the instance of some Q my friends, 1 was induced to join the Amer can party. l have always been a democrat- was told at the time that l joined this part that it was as much democratic as otherwise believing this, joined it. I never was full satisfied with the party. l am now fully con virced thatit will not do democrats, and here by express my determination to Dc no longe bound by the obligations of the so-calla American party; not that owe my late friend of the American party any personal eumity for know that have many personal friend. both good and true, in that party but that may exercise freedom at the ballot-box, ulre strained by mock obligations, which is thu highest privilege of an Americana citizen. Henceforth 1 will be what I have alway been--a democrat.
 Yours, very respectfully,
 JAMES r. LOCKE.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15

SENATORIAL CANDIDATE.-We are in receipt of the proceedings of the democratic senato- rial convention of Conway, Perry, and Yell counties. They were received too late for in scrton this week. The ballottng resulted in the nomination of DR. JOHN I. STREAM DR. SHERMAN is fully competent to meet any antagonist the Know Nothings may send out against him. He will be elected without any trouble
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15

0T The Jefferson county Know Nothngs have instructed their delegates for Yell for Co., vernon. Yell is decidedly a man of mark any where. There is but slight difference between him and the Know Nothing candidate for the Vice Presidency. Donelson is the nephe,o of his uncle, but Yell is the "niece of his uncle." In this, Yell most assuredly has the advantage, for every man of taste will certainly prefer the nice
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15
Capt. Pike and his Quondam Friends.

.' In Arkansas where Capt. Pike laa spent the best days of his life, and where he is best known all ad-
 init his genius and ability as {, lawyer, and he has many personal friends and admirers; but far we know. or have heard, have any faith in his ab ty a leader, in politics anything else'
 This quotation we clip from the Gazette. What change does it prove! Two months ago, if we had expressed ourself in the same manner-if we had said that none Here haue qny faih 70 Pite's ability as c leader in politics, or any thing else, we would have been met with a flat contradiction. The editor of the Gazette himself who wrote the above, would have told us that he himseT had yfa5th. What change! 1 In the high opinions of the Know Nothings of Arkansas, but few months snce Pike reigned supreme He was worshiped with an adoration that knew no bounds. So marked was the confidence reposed in his genius ana ability as c political leader, he was chosen de- l legate to represent Arkansas in the national Know Nothing council, notwithstanding he had removed to New Orleans and had ceased to be a citizen of this State. Know Nothngs of Ar kansas were passed by, and Capt. Pike, though citizen of Louisiana was chosen as Me Ar kansas representative at Philadelphia. Now the Gazette impudently tells the world that none here "have any Jzih in his ability as c leader, in politics any thing else!," What stuff What weak reply to Pike's present position.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15


 MEssRs. EDIToRs:-I joined the self-stylad American party, some time last fall and 6aya frequently attended their councils since tban The more l saw and learned, the less liked and l have this day withdrawn from the party k cannot ho . Know Nothing any longer, because beleys in the present administration--I cannot be a Know Nothing, because 1 never would believe in whig principles, which have arisen after third day death sleep, in the shape of Know Nothingism-1 cannot be Know Nothing because 1 would have to act right against my old friends - the democrats-with whom I have ever acted-I cannot be a Know Notbipg because 1 would rather Warren would be cleo, ted to Congress than Fowler and Conway for Governor, than Yell. 1 have returned home to the democratic par. ty to settle down for life
 Most respectfully, yours, ROBERT B. PEARCE We gladly welcome our correspondent back to the home of his early love; and hope h, will never again depart from "the right and better way"
 He will excuse us for not publishing hi, letter entire, as our columns are crowded.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15

0G1T In speaking of the Philadelphia Plat form, the Alabama State Sentinel holds the following language. It appears in an article which proposes that the southern Know Noth- ings nominate candidate for the Presidency themselves:
 "We ask candid consideration of this sub. iect from our contemporaries who have already become committed without proper reflection, to the Philadelphia action,, and ask themselves the question, after viewing the field, if it is not better tor the party of the south to adopt the course suggested? If so, then let the Ameri- can party of the southern States hold con. vention at Nashville, Tennessee, on the 4th day of July next, and place before the country some such men as John J. Crittenden, of Ken lucky, and Jere. Clemens, of Alabama. What say our American friends throughout the State?"
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15

A HARD CAsE.-A Know Nothing newspa per in Rhode Island hoists the name of Mill Hard Fillmore, says an exchange, but leaves that other individual, ANDREW JACKSON donelson, to blow his own horn.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15
From the Hampstead Democra, More Withdrawals.
Mtt1Jeersbo,'o, Pike O., A ..l- M O. n

MEssRs. EDIToRs:-Permit me to annonro. through the columns ofyour paper, my dissat,, faction with, and withdrawal from the Kno,, Nothing or American party.
 joined that organization about two Year, ago, in good faith. l believed that its obi,c,a were go d - that it would defend soutbero rights, but now l am otherwise convinced- that it is tending northward, l am satisfied. consequently expressing the south Tbess things are manifestly shown forth in the mahr changes in their platform. So,abe,ners ber1r:, Therefore by these presents, do hereby reIin quish all my right, title and claim, to said self styled American party, and stand as I have al way stood, C true republican!
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15
SArkauSaS S Politics

The Appeal stated, some days ago. that ill the northern congressional district of Arkansas there was a large nti-American ma ority. That assertion may be credited by Sag Nicht politicians here but in Arkansas it would be laughed at as absurdy un true.
 We have reliable adviccs from our friends over the water and rejoice to learn that they are sangune of success in the northern district. The nomination of Fillmore and Donelson has created the utmost en- thuslasm in their ranks and has carried dsmay into the ranks of the opposition The American noifinee for Congress will probably be- as we are informed, Gen. Thomasson, of Fayetteville-a gentleman of brilliant talents and untirng industry who will zea lousiy canvass every county in the district The anti Americans will undoubtedly nominate A. B. Greenwood. who will probably be absent during the whole campaigntrusting his prospects to the blind devotion o the masses to party drill and the infu ence of the petty despots of his faction Under such circumstances aided by journals so justly distinguished for zeal and ability as the Little Rock Gazette, and the Helena Shield-our friends cannot fail of success. We bid them God speed
 The above article speaks for itself It tshows that every hope of the Know Nothngs for suc cess rests upon the nomination of Greenwood for Congress.
 Will the democrats strengthen that hope by nominating Greenwood, or will they crush it out by nominating Hindman? They can do elther but what ought they to do?
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15

The Plot ThicNcns More Anow Nothing
 Testimony Against Know Nothing Ma. 1 tionaiity.
 Last week, we published the pronuncjamel2to of CAPT. PIKE against the nationality of the Know Nothing platform. We this week, lay before our readers the pronunclanleato of JUDGE GEO. D. SHoRTRIDGE and ALEX WHILE of Alabama. Judge Shortridge, 1t will be re- mcmbercd, was the Know Nothing candidate for Governor of Alabama at the recent election in that State. SHoRTRIDGE and iHITE are placed in the same unhappy predicament with CAPT. PIKE. After all of their clustering and talk about 14neericanism-about their 12th sec tion-about tbeif nationality. they are forced to admit the humiiating truth that the Know Nothing order is obo1ihon5sel-tha the plat form upon which Fillmore and Donelson were nominated is unsound upon the slavery ques- tion
 CAPT. PIKE though disgusted with the Know Nothing platform and nomination, is too much a scorner of democracy to "merge in the demo- cratic party" He therefore proposes to the l SOuIDtEu AHOW ANUbiluSo tHc iolllttIIoH ol another organization at the south to war upon the democratic party. Judge Shortridge advo- cates the same idea. They both agree in urg- ing the convocation of another convention to make new nominations. They repudiate Fill more and they reject the last Philadelphia plat form. They cannot support the one nor de- fend the other. They are therefore all adrift and something must be done. Another con- venton and another nomnationis is the idea
 Well, pitch in, gentlemen, and all-the more the merrier. The democracy is match for you al-for the ght out aboitionists, for the Know Nothings par-euceUence-the Fill moreans, and for the south Americans under the guidance of Pike, Shortridge 6s Co-morc than a match for them all combined So bring out your tickets, ye haters of democracy Be- fore the summers heat is over we will make youe xclaim,
 ''We wonder what we were begun for Since we are So quickly done for"
The true Democrat., 1856-04-15
The New York Day Book

By directing the attention of the public seve- raj months ago to the gallant service this paper is performing in behalf of southern rights, we believe we have been the means of adding ma ny subscribers to its subscription list. If so, we are rejoiced at it. It ought to be encouraged and supported by southern men. Published at the north, in the midst of abolitonism, sur. rounded by abolition opponents, it is battling nobly for the cause of the Union. It takes no half way grounds. It stands square out upon the Nebraska Kansas bill. and maintains the principle that to the people of the territories, and not to Congress, belongs the settlement of all domestic questions.
 It assumes the bold, defiant position that -4Jf'ican slace,y IS aTght and that the present relations of the white and African races must be preserved.
 The New York Day Book is democratic paper-udeed by what other than democra- tic paper, at the north, were such sentiments up on the slavery question ever uttered? We hope it will be liberally patronized by the citizens of Arkansas.
 The terms are, $2 per 0nnunl; or t1o0 copies .for s; .foe copies tor S7; len copies to" SIP; t,centy copies to one address, $20. The Day Book is very cheap paper, being double sheet, containing every variety of information, political and commercial, foreign and domes- tlc.
 (~-3- The post office at Fair Play, Hot Spring county, which had been discontinued, has been re-estabshed, and /. Phillips ap- pointed P. NJ
 (E5- In the district court of the United States the HoN DANIEL RINGo presiding, the case of Me United States Us z r. FincH, indicted with Augustine l. Amber for transmitting false bounty land claim to the pension office, was tried ou the l1th inst and Mr. Vincl acauittel and discharged by the jury without retiring from their box, there being no proof duplicating him in any way whatever. He ought never to have been indicted. L. B. Luckie, district attorney, appeared for the United States and s. H. Hempstead for Mr. Vincil