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The true Democrat., 1856-05-06
The Democracy of the Nnrtb.

There was once whig party in the north "a party of known principles, compact strengh and nigh aspirations. In more recent times there was Know Nothing party in the north "a party of pharsaica cal pretentions secret or. ganization, and unsuitable appetite for public plunder. There Is now neither whig or Know Nothing party in the north They have dis appeared, and on their ruins black republican, ism plants the pillars of its power.
 It was only after severe struggle that the whig party of the north was absorbed by aboli- tionism. The Know Nothing party made no residence, but leapt with impatient desire into the embrace of the seductive harl0t From the lncestuous connexion has sprung a great fusion party, whish dominates the north, and threatens ruin to the country In its vast coil every element of sedition, discontent and law. less ambition IS comprehended; and all the di- verse materials are compressed into a sort of shape and unity. Against this monstrous con- onatlon the democracy of the north, and the democracy alone, oppose a bold front, and pro- claim eternal war. With the vigilance of a vestal virgin they have guarded the purity of their principles. With martyr-spirt of self devotion, they deliberately encountered the pains of political death, rather than abjure one article of their glorious faith. Frustrated fora 1.hle " tue suuuep storm or popular lanau- clsm which swept over the north, they have again assumed an erect and defiant attitude of resistance to the enemies of the Union and con- stitution. The result of resent elections in the north shows with what herosm they encounter the formidable foe, with what unshaken cou- rage they sustain the charge of his motley hosts. All honor to the democracy of the northl They contend single-handed against confederacy of traitors, but the sympathes and prayers of patriots of all parties are with them to console in the hour of defeat, to encourage in the agony of unequal combat, and to exult and applaud in the joyous day of hard-won victory Richmond Enquirer.
The true Democrat., 1856-05-06
From ChicOt County.

The democracy of Chicot met at Lake Vil- lage on the 14th inst, according to previous adjournment, when the following proceedings were had:
 On motion of Abner Gaines, esq., secretary of the meeting held at said Village, on the 16th of February, Dr. Joseph Holson was called to the chair, whereupon, delegates being in attend ancc from the counties of Ashley and Drew. the meeting proceeded to vote for a candidate to represent this district in the Senate, which resulted in the unanimous choice of Gen. R. NJ. Gaines of Chicot. The General being in- formed of the honor conferred, made his ap- pearance and rendered his thanks to the meet ing in short but pointed speech. After which vote of thanks was rendered to w. M. Har- rison, esq, our late Senator T. c. Homer was then unanimously nominated for Repre- sentative, and thanked the meeting in few brief but pertinent remarks
 On motion, the chair appointed the following delegates to the Hot Springs convention, viz: Messrs. J. T. Johnson, Abner Gaines, George Real c. c. Stuart, T. c. Horner and J. H. Row lett.
 On motion the meeting adjourned.
 JOSEPH HOLSON, Prest
 AsSER GAINES, Sec'y.
The true Democrat., 1856-05-06
Democratic Meeting in Green Go.

At mass meeting of the democracy of Green county, held on the fourth day of the probate court, being the 24th day of April, 1856, Jas Clark was called to the chair, and John Nors- worthy was appointed secretary; whereupon on motion of Col. A. l.. Stuart, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
 l. Resolued, By the democracy of Green county, that Gen. S. II. Hampstead of Pulaski and Gen. Colbert Caldwell, of St. Francis are hereby recommended to the state convention as our choice for candidates for presidential elec- tors for the State at large.
 9 Resolued, That Col. John Mccoy, of Ran dolph and Col. N. B. Burrow of Desha, are hereby recommended to the state convention as suitable persons, and as our first choice for can- didates for presidential electors for their respec tive districts.
 g. Resol0ed That our delegate and proxy heretofore appointed be instructed to cast the vote of this county in accordance with these resolutions.
 4. Resolued, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the True Democrat. 5. Resolued That this meeting now adjourn sine die.
 JAMES CLARK, Ch'n. JOHN NoRswoRTHY, Sec'y.
The true Democrat., 1856-05-06

KNOW NoLHINGIsM IN NEW ORLEANs.-The New Orleans Delta, although neutral for the most port in it's politics, is bound to see the early and humiliating end to which intense Ameicanism' is tending, not only in Louisi- ana, but everywhere else in the south. That paper of the l4th, has the following to which we invite the special attention of our Know Nothing friends:
 FILLMORE AND DoNELsoN.-The ratifica- tion meeting on Saturday night last for the pur- pose of committing Louisiana to the cause of Fillmore and Donelson, was fzzle. blubber a smash-up and a breakdown.
 "The night was we'll selected, as the old whig feelings, in consequence of the Clay cele- bration, were necessarily y in the ascendant But the authors were not forthcoming and, worse stil the audience were absent. Empty benches re- echoed the eloquence of tie single person who did the Ha,nao,aious on the occasion. Poor par son he has been so addicted to teetotalsm that he has succeeded in throwing cold water on the hopes of his party.
 ''The leading Know Nothings have been playing false to their party. They are tired o it, and, adopting the game of the obnoxiou: Irish, they nominated Donelson to defeat Fill more, and fillmore to defeat Donelson after the fashion of the celebrated Kilkenny cats''
The true Democrat., 1856-05-06
More Influential ''Old Line Whigs" Coming to the Rescue.

K. A. Upton, esq, not long since the whig standard-bearer in the Sd congressional district of Louisiana, and Robert Woodbridge, esq, the Secretary of the last whig national convention of the United States, have come out publicly in support of the great national democratic party of the Union for the following patriotic req. sons clearly and powerfully set forth, in letter of Mir. Upton, addressed to Mir. Wool dridge:
 1.-The results of the recent elections through out the country, particularly in the south the present organization of the national house of representatives, the entire absence of any fea- tnre ot nationality in the American party, its coalition with black republicaniSm in the north and west, Its want of unity in its own national council, Its want of permanency in its promul- gated platforms, but above all, its coalition with abolltlonism in the nOn-slaveholding States. all combine to lead me to the belief that the south can place no reliance upon this party in the hour of danger. You say truly, that the issue presented to the American people at the next presidential election, is no less a one than the preservation and perpetuation of the American Unlon;' and upon this issue, it seems to me, every true friend of the south and the Union will be found in the ranks and advocating the prlnclples of that party that possesses nation. ahty large enough to defend the great princi. pies of the American constitution, and to per petuate the existence of the American Uniun-- that Will concede to every portion of the couu- try, the guarantied rights of all, without dmi- nution.
 Entertaining these views, and with all old issues either settled or forgotten, believing by such course the interests and rights of the south, and the whole country, will be best con. served, l shall be found heartily cooperating with the democratic party in the election of any national candidate whom they may pre- sent to the American people for the presi. dency at the approaching Cincinnati couyen- ton.
 Confined by no narrow views, but looking beyond our own State, and beyond the south, to the whole Union, think the interest of the country will be best protected, and the Union more surely preserved, by the elevation to the Presidency of a sound conservative national democrat; and so believing, I shall do whatever l may to attain this end"
The true Democrat., 1856-05-06
State Democratic Convention.

As we go to press we learn that the present incumbent of the executive chair ELIAS N. CONWAY, has been, by exclamation, nominated as the democratic candidate for reelection.
 Also that Gen. s. H. HAMPSTEAD and Col N. B. BURRow have been nominated for State electors.
 The convention was still in session when our paper went to press--it was the largest and most respectable body of men ever assembled at the capital of Arkansas. It was characterized by the utmost decorum and harmony--eharacte- rized by the greatest enthusiasm. At least three fourths, if not more, of the counties were represented.
 Next week we will give the proceedings in full-also the names of the delegates.
The true Democrat., 1856-05-06
The Bradley County Democracy Appre-
 ciates Gen. James Yell.

We believe that Bradley is one of the coun- ties to which Gen. Yell confidently looks for an overwhelming vote. He is well known in Bradley--he has practiced law there ever since he first came to the State--the citizens of Brad ley county may be said to be his neighbors and familiar acquaintances.
 The consequence of all this is, Gen. Yell is fully appreciated in the county of Bradley.- The following resolution was adopted at the recent county meeting of the democracy.
 Resolvei, That tue Aanks of tue democracy of Byaaley county be, and are hereby, tendered to Gen. Jan,es YeN .for learing tAe democratic payty beleuing that t oouh have been better or he sanae aad he left h long si''ce!"
 Is it not ompmentary-an only to think that it comes from those who know the Gene ral 80 aoeHa We believe it is weakness the world over to pride ones self upon the testmo. nials of friendship and regard that are volunt,- ry offered. Gen. Yell will doubtless long re. member the fattering notice given him by the Bradley county democracy! The renegade!- the deserter of his principles! He can lay his hand upon his breast and truthfuly say II richly merit 1t all"
The true Democrat., 1856-05-06
Good Advice to Old Line Wbies.

Hon. Mordeca Oliver of Missouri elected to the House of Representatives as a whig, on beng arraigned by the Liberty Tribune as a de- serter from the whig party, has replied in a long and scathng letter. He says that when the House met, three parties unfured their banners, the democratic, the Know Nothing and the black republican, but the whig banner was not there. Of the Know Nothings MT. Oliver writes
 "The Know Nothing party exults in the ruin of the whg party, boasts of having destroyed
 1t, islanders 1t in its grave, and then demands eff understand your article aright) the alleoi. ance and support of the few surviving whgs, The powerless patriot might be as justly accus- ed oi treason Tor refusing to swear allegiance to the conquering invader of his country, who had eXtermlhated ms race, as whig, for refusing ieai'y to the usurplnS organization which boasts o' haV'hg the blood of the whig party on its Heau' Ana here let me observe that the Know No.hing platform has not even one single plank the Know Nothing creed one single article or the stern stuif of which the whig platform and whlg principles were composed Though Know Nottingham has arisen on the ruins of the whig party it has not made use of the stall wart tlmbers which bore it and it's varying for tunes tor So many eventful years. At present these treasures lie neglected, awaiting the hand of some mightier architect than even Sam who built the fabric of Know Notbinosm in one night. Elected as whig, ernp6aticalIv reject the new test of Know Nothingsm and even if majority of those whose surfaces gave me seat in Congress, have subsequently, joined the order, and adhere to it, deny their right to try me by an co post ,tacto law"
 MT Oliver comes down on the doctrines of hnow Nottingham in plain talk He says:
 should be wanting in candor if withheld my convictions regarding the peculiar doctrines of the Know Nothing party. These doctrines are qualified or unqualified hostility to natur- alized foreigners and Catholics, native and for egn, residing in the United States. Speaking
The true Democrat., 1856-05-06
MINGLE! !MINGLE,-Then nroofs of Q tbor

MINGLE! MISGLE.-The proofs of thorough ama!gamation of the nigger- worshippers and the Know Nothngs in the free States are null. tpiying daily. The late election in Rhode Island Is suggestive. All the northern papers agree that the defeat of the democracy was the result of fusion between the Seward and Know Nothing parties The New York Herald says:
 The election in Rhode Island on "Wednesday resulted in the reelection of Gov. Hoppin. the Know Nothing and nigger- worshippers' can dldate, and majority of the nominees of those parties in both branches of the Legisa. ture.
 The New York Times speaks the same way;
 The Rhode Island election has resulted in the triumph of the Americans AND republicans over democrats.
 The New York Tribune reioices over the fu. sion in the same strain:
 Providence, April 8, 1955.-Another gun for freedom. Rhode Island seconds the motion made by New Hampshire Gov. Hoppin. the American and republican candidate for Cover. nor, IS elected, and the Americans and republi. cans h've majority in both branches of the Legislature. The friends of the Pierce admi nlstratlon-made great exertions.
The true Democrat., 1856-05-06
->><-mh.<ss--------- Withdrawals in Pope County.

Pope County, April P, 1856.
 EDITOR TRUE DEMoCRAT:-Some time last spring or summer, an old whig friend of mine came t, me ard told me that on certain night " tue boys do,on ct Dove,' were going to play off a hick, and that 1 must go down, which I did when the time came, and sure enough "Me boys do,cn ct Douer'' played of the trick. Now what kind of a trick do you suppose it was? and upon whom do you suppose they played it? We'll it was Kno,o Nothing trick played off on a democrat, the undersigned. Notwithstand- ing was initiated into the Know Nothing par ty, l was not initiated out of democratic prn- cipes. I have ever been democrat and ex- pect to never change, and now declare my dis. connection with the Know Nothing party I do not charge that was deceived, because I was told that the boys down at Dover were agoing to play of a trich, which they did at my expense. Youls, etc,
 JOHN l.. McALISTER.
The true Democrat., 1856-05-06
The K. N. Nominee.

The slimly attended Know Nothing State Convention, which assembled in this city on last Monday, nominated for Governor, Gen. James Yell, of Jefferson county. His ambi' tion, we presume is fully gratified now that he is fairly and squarely before the people for Go- vernon. For years an aspirant for political sta tions far above his capacity he was ever dead weight upon the democratic party. He was a candidate for Governor when Gov. John $. Roane was nominated and elected. He has been standing candidate for U. 5. Senate, but always too heavy for his friends to carry through The greater portion of the party en. tertained feelings of distrust and total want of confidence in his honesty as politician.- His subsequent desertlon and his advocacy of federal principles confirm the people in their belief of his demagogueism and want of cor rect principles.
 Gen. Yell lnever would have received the nomi- nation for Governor had there been one earthly hope of success. The Know Nothing party is fully aware of the unity in the democratic party, its great numerical strength, and the en- thusiasm that pervades our ranks. Knowing this, they have cunningy saddled the nomina- ton upon a man for whom they neither have respect nor any kind wishes.
The true Democrat., 1856-05-06
.ITCuST ELECTION. Is56.

,sy2 We are autho ized to announce Judge J. C. Murray. candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of the 2d Judicial Circuit at the ensuing August cleo ton.
 THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.-Wc are authorized to an- bounce Hon. B. H. Neeiy, as candidate for re- election to the office of Judge of the 3d Judicial Cir cult, of Arkansas. pGM
 YellriAe, April lst, 1856. Messrs JOHNSON & YERKEs
 You are hereby authorized to announce in your paper that am a candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Marion county at the next August election subject however. the decision of the democratic convention of said county.
 Yours respectfully, MARION J. BROWN. sZs- We are authorized to announce John Hugh Dillon. as candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Marion county, subject to the decision of the de- mocratic convention of said county.
The true Democrat., 1856-05-06

0T Fanny Fern, in her Peeps from under n Parasol," which she contributes to the New York L,dger, has taken peep at herself- Hear her rattle:
 And here, by the rood. comes Fanny Fern. Fanny is woman. For that she is not to blame, though since she first found it out she has never ceased to depore it. She might be prettier, she might be younger. She migh be older, she might be uglier She might be bet ter, she might be worse She has been both over-pralsed and over-abused, and those who have abused her worst have initiated and copl' ed her most.
 One thing may be said in favor of Fanny; she was not, thank Providence, born in the beautiful, back biting, sanctimonious, islander Ing, clean, contumelious, pharasacal, phidls de-dee peck-measure city-of Bost,n,
The true Democrat., 1856-05-06

OT The democrats of Connecticut are by no means discouraged by their partial defeat ia that State. They propose to carry it next faL The Hartford Times says:
 "The combination of the fusionists was com. plete, Negro and Know Nothing embraced, and then marched to the polls locked arms. Their issue was shameessly sectional, and to- gether they made war upon their fellow-cit zens of the southern section of the Union, 80 far as they could in an election of this kind Single handed, the democrats opposed them upon national ground and most gloriously have they dashed into confusion and alarm the double and twisted factions of negro worship pers. Gallantly have they conducted them selves in the canvass, and they come out of the contest with cheerfulness and full confidence"
The true Democrat., 1856-05-06

MORE KICKING IN THE TRAcEs.-A number of southern Know Nothing papers have rebel led against the doings of the chiefs at Philadel- phia, and refused to support eitherthe platform or ticket there adopted. The Montevello (Ala.) Herald, thus kicks out of the traces:
 "Wc will neither support the platform nor the ticket. Mir. Fillmore is entitled to no gra- titude from the south. He reluctantly signed the fugitive slave law, which was part of a bargain in which the north got greatly the ad- vantage, and then he feebly executed it, which any openmouthed abolitionist would have been bound to do, occupying his position as chief magistrate, and sworn to execute the laws. He stands where Webster stood, and if we are not mistaken, that was in open opposition to the admission of any more slave States into the Union."
The true Democrat., 1856-05-06

% THE STORM of Saturday night, 18th April, so far as heard from, has been very de- structive to property over great extent of coun- try. The timber has been prostrated for some forty miles on the southern road, leaving here and there only standing trunk or tree. The destruction of stock also has been immense and great damage done in every portion of the State
 At Napoleon there was another storm on Tuesday following, almost destroying Roberts wharf boat drowning citizen of Desha coun- ty, John Watson, son of George Watson. This storm we learn has done great deal of damage to Col. FarreIy's and Mrs. Cay's plantations.
The true Democrat., 1856-05-06
Withdrawals in nro,v Cn

EDITOR TRUE DEMocRAT-We desire to let the public know, through your paper, that we have withdrawn from the Know Nothing or der in Drew county. We have tried "Sam'' and are satisfied that he is not fit for southern man and patriot to affiliate with. c. c. MORRIS, W. I. JAMES. ERWIN COGBILL, TIIOS. SINGLETON, SAML. CANISTER G. w. LOW. JAS. SMITH. A. S. GAMMILL JAS. COGBIIL
The true Democrat., 1856-05-06
The Memphis aud Little Rock Railroad
 Good New.

The article below we clip from recent num- Der Of the Washington Union, conveying the pleasing official intelligence that the difficulty about the location of the Memphis and Little Rock rail road has been satisfactorily adjusted The settlement of the difficulty is not only sa- tisfactory, but 1t vindicates the action of Gov Conway in reference to 1t. The Governor sim ply followed the direction of the law in the premises, and the company we observe, by their own action, have finally sustained him. The route of the road is clearly defined by law by law, the passage oi which the company procured The company in: determining to adhere to the original line, as surveyed by themselves and at their instance, adopted by the Legislature, have, in our opinion, acted wisely. Had different route, as at first pro- posed, been adopted at the general land office, nextricable difficulty and confusion would have followed. In matter so important, the vio- aton of the plain provisions of law ought not to have been for one moment thought of.
 We congratulate the company and the friends of the enterprise in this final removal of all obstacles to the selection of the lands upon the route and to the speedy restoration to market of those lands that yet remain to the general government The intelligence of the fact is very gratifying.
 GENERAL LAND OFFICE.-MEMPuIs AND LITTLE Roox RAILRoAD.--We learn that the conflict in aon the route of this road. established by the legislature of Arkansas and that afterwards adopted by the company and rejected by the commissioner of the general land office has been satisfactorily settled by the very recent action of the company in adopting the route of the legislature throughouU with the ception of two miles White river, and another of about mile at the St. Francis reported by the chief engineer us absolutely necessary to avoid two deep overfows The grant s be ad justed in accordance with these amendments.
The true Democrat., 1856-05-06
Further from Kansas.

Louisville, April 26.-Dates from Kansas to the 24th, state that Sheriff Jones was shot in the back while guarding the prisoners and is not expected to live. Gov. Recder advises re- sstance to the territorial laws to the last extre- mity. Five companies of militia, under the command of Col. Sumner, are on their way from Fort Leavenworth to Lawrence
The true Democrat., 1856-05-06
Arrival of the Empire City-Grcat Riot at
 Panama.

Nev Fork, April l9.-The steamship Empire City has arrived, bringing intellgenceof ter rible riot at Panama between the natives and American Transit passengers There were thirty Americans killed and forty wounded. A large amount of passengers baggage, railroad property, and that of individuals living near the depot was destroyed. The passengers were first attacked They left San Frar cisco on the 2Oth of March, and landed at Panama in con- sequence of the trouble in Nicaragua The Empire City brings several of the wounded