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The true Democrat., 1856-11-11
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HOUSE. HoUsE OF REPREsENTATIvEs,) November 6tb. 1856. {

NOOeDl6er 6th, 1o56
 The House met pursuant to adjournment
 The Speaker announced the following stand ing committees for the present session:
 On Ways and Means-Messrs. Foreste, Mont. gomery, Hill of Ashley, Hunter, Block, Ash. ley, Moore, Beale, Barker and Heffington.
 On the Judiciary--Messrs Watson, Yancv Oates, James, Butler, Mansfield, Boone. Will. liams of Pulaski, Trotter and Turner On E(ucattOn-Mes Gibson Graves Ed mundsonof Crlttenden, Johnson, Jackson, Lea, of Dallas, Bowden, Billingsey Lowry, Jetfry and Harding.
 On Internal Ioprouements-Messrs. Griffin, Gibson, HaralSoD Childers, Newton of John son, killgore, James, Montgomery, Yancy and Moody.
 On Auditor and 1reasurer's BookS-Messrs. Graves, Bobo, Ayres, Douglas, Kelly, Lee of Scott, Moss, Newton of Union, Neal and Oli. yer. On Banks-Messrs. Hill of Perry, Venable Block, Abbott, Pettiyrew, Polk, Ross, West Williams of Lawrence, and Wilson On Sate Lands-Messrs. Pettigrew. Harris Gentry, Fort, Estes, Cotterell, Edmundson of Sebastian, Parks, Quares and Williams of Ma rion.
 On Penitentiory- Messrs Lea of Dallas Williams of Pulaski Moore, Johnson, Moss Butler, Haralson, Bowden, Bobo and Boone
 On Pubic Buldings-Messrs. Billingsley Bean, Cook, Edmundson of Sebastian, Kelly Mcconnell, Lowry, Killgore, Hefiugton and Gray.
 On Counties and County Lines-Messrs New. ton of Union, Hunter, Williams of Lawrence Lee of Scott. Bunch, Gentry, Fort, Trotter | Quarles and Polk. On Me Militia-Messrs. Neal, Turner, Mans field, Mcconnell, West Venable, Stephenson Park, Oliver and Newton of Johnson. | On Agr,cultme-Messrs. Calvert, Childers Cook, Cotterell, Douglas, Estes, Foreste, Bean Barker and Ayres. The speaker announced that the returns O
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11
Not. 0M, 1856.

The Financial Receiver of the State Bank being impressed with an idea that some ex- pressions in my report to Governor Conway ton the state of the hooks and accounts of that in- stitution) may be construed to his disadvantage. 1 take pleasure in cndeavoring to remove such impression, and state that having been recently engaged by Governor Conway, to ascertain "whether report of the condition of the assets of the State Bank could be made during the present session of the General Assembly," that letter was written for the sole object of satisfying the Governor of the utter inapossibility of ac- complishiag las desire, and without intention of casting any reflection whatever on the present incumbent in whose justification I now add, what have learned from himself, that perceiv- ing vacuum or interval of upwards of twelve months in the record of Mir. Ross transactions upon the "blotter' or "day book'' of the bank, and that entries previously made therein had not been posted to the individual accounts on the bank ledger, he deemed it advisable to open separate book for the exclusive record of his own official proceedings, and delayed post ing them into the bank ledger, until the pre- vious transactions of his predecessor, Mr. Ross, should be first transferred therein.
 It is also due the Receiver, to add, that he has bestowed much time and labor on his "bond account" not only in showing value of the bond when received and when disposed of, but also, in making such record and memoranda as will greatly aid the party having settlement of the "bond account" in tracing and following out the complicated operation of severing cou- pons Gndiscriminately) from bonds of the Real Estate Bank, and using them in settlement of account with individuals and in exchange for bonds issued on account of the State Bank.
 J. Il. CREASE.
 Little Roch, 9th Nov, 1856
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11

Old man Quinn. man of 65 years, and one of the most peaceable and noffensive men in the State, was shot down like dog, and his still live and quivering body thrown into the flames and burned.
 The two young Longs, born and raised in Louisville, were shot down in their fathers own house and burned up.
 And to cap the climax of infamy, bloody ruffian placed his pistol to the head of an infant in its mothers arms, and blew out its brans
 The Journal may wrthe and fume over the speech of Mir. Reed, and at the statement of facts of bloody Monday" but its denial can- not hide up the truth
 If the people of Louisville wish to put a stop to the talk on this subject, its good men must see to it that mob law is put stop to, and that the rights of all its citizens are respected.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11
From the Helena State Rights Democrat. Phillips County Redeemed, Resenera.ed
 and DiAcnt hraiIeh!


 We give below all the news received uD to the latest moment before going to press.
 Of the result, we are vet unable to deter mine by the figures. Yet there is no room to doubt but that ours is most erwhelming victory. The people have declared for the Unlon ard the constitution. They have given the final evidence of the capacity of man to govern himself Against intrigue and wealth and passion and prejudice they have support ed and sustained naked principle in favor ot which there was no argument but right and justice. We believe they have done this by majority which will remove all fears of those who doubted the perpetuity of our institutions and put to rest all direct acts of treason against our government We believe this because of the majority in our county. Heretofore the county has been the stronghold of Know No- thlnsSm In our State. In the last August cleo ton It was one of five counties that voted for the Know Nothing candidate for Governor- Now, we carry the county by G. votes With such change elsewhere, may We hot look for a most triumphant victory throughout the Union?
 We feel no disposition to crow over fallen foe; but we do rejoice to feel that neither bigo- try nor tanatlcsm can move our people from ther devotion to our country.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11
An Explanations.

We are pleased to be able to say Col HlND- MAN is again at home and in good health. He regrets as much as any one the necessity which compelled him to disappoint his fellow citizens at McDaniefs on the 4th ut. His business was such that it was impossible for him to at tend. This, too is the reason why he has failed to reply to many invitations to address meetings throughout the State-Helena Democrat
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11

VWe are under many obligations to pr. Lemiy, post matter at Napoleon, for the trouble he has taken in forwarding to us the latest news of the election. We trust he will con- tinue to keep us posted.
 We have also to return our thanks to MT. w C. Sullivan for late papers. Mir. Sullivan has just returned from Orleans with an excellent supply of all kinds of liquors, etc.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11
ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.
Wednesday,, Nov. 5th, 1856

VcuHtouuy, ANON. OtIi, 1OoO
 Nominations for the President of the Senate were first in order.
 Col. John R. Hampton was the only one whose name came before the Senate, and he was unanimously elected President of that body.
 Upon taking the chair Col. Hampton made the following remarks: Gentlemen of tue Senate:
 For the distinguished honor you have just conferred upon me, take pleasure in rendering to you my profound acknow Judgments, and will simply add, that in the discharge of the duties of the office to which you have called me- I shall be guided by an ardent desire to promote the harmonious dispatch of business in this body, by just and impartial course of conduct
 If err, it will be unintentional, and there fore, unhesitatingly promise myself that libe- ral indulgence which enjoyed at the hands of members of this honorable body on former occasion.
 Gentlemen am ready to take the oath of office, and enter upon the discharge of its du- ties.
 The other proceedings of the Senate are un. important
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11

OUR OLD FRIEND, THE SEA-SERpENT, TrE ING UP AGAIN.--A London paper of 0cpi 4th, says, that when the ship Princess vs her way home from China, July Sth, last lat. 34.56 south, Ton. 1914 east, the GaP' (Tremearne) espied, at no great dstanca object in the water which somewhat resent a tree. Gradually head appeared which ed like helmet. Captain T. fired aS which struck the animal so that the mar@' wheel believed he saw the blood. The 2 in the log-book of the Princess is: Tues July sth, 1856-Gentle breeze and fine T' CT. At P. M. saw very large fish, VI head like a walrus and twelve fins simli those on black fish, but turned the con- way; the back was from twenty to thirty long, also great length of tail It is TO probable that this monster has been take the great sea-serpent. Fired and hit 1t T" \ head with rife ball.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11

MR. EDIToR-Dear Sr:-Having expressed to Mir. Crease suggestion that his report to Gov. Conway might possibly be so construed as to induce the supposition of my having neg lected to make entry or record of my transac- tions as Receiver of the State Bank, he has voluntarily rendered the following statement which fully explains itself, and which, you will oblige both of us, by publishing in your paper
 Respectfully JAS. F. PAGAN.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11

0TMr. w. c. SULLIVAN, to be found in the brick-row on Mark ham street, will be receiving during the winter constant supply of fresh oysters, etc. He now has a lot on hand just receiyed-call and see him.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11

G- George C. Whiting, of New York, late chief clerk of the department of the n- terior, has been appointed commissioner of pen sions, vice George Mnot resigned Moses Kelly bas been appointed chief clerk of the department of the interior
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11
Fnday, Nov. 7th, 1856

Fr1day, Nov. 7th, 1856
 The Senate met pursuant to adjournment Prayer by Rev. Mir. Frazier.
 The journal of yesterday was read and ap- proved.
 MT. Hammond offered the following resolu- ton.
 ResoIoed, That the secretary be instructed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate Is now ready to meet them in the Repre- sentative Hall for the purpose of counting the votes for Governor which was read and adopt ed.
 The judiciary committee, to whom was refer red bill to increase the fees of officers in Chi cot county, reported back the bill and recom- mended its passage.
 The judiciary committee made their report on the petition of Junius w. Craig, and recom- mended that the same be granted; which was read third time.
 On motion of MT. Keith, the Senate took recess for ten minutes.
 Senate convened.
 The Senate received message from the House, that the House of Representatives were ready to receive the Senate in the Representa-. tive Hall, for the purpose of counting the votes for Governor
 On motion of Mir. Ferguson, the Senate re- pared to the Hall of Representatives, and be- ing seated, the President of the Senate an- nounced that the two houses would count the votes for the last August election for go- vernon.
 The abstracts of the respective counties were opened, by which it appeared that Elias \. Conway received 27,612 votes: James Y ell, 15,239; w. w. Floyd, f; John T. Trigg and John $. Roane, each received l vote; whereby it appears that Conway's majority is 12.367 votes
 The Speaker announced that Elias N. Con- way, having received a majority of of all the votes cast, Is constitutonally and legally elect ed for and during the term of four years.
 The Senate returned to their chamber.
 The Senate passed the bill No. l, for the re- lief of JuRuis w. Craig.
 Rules for the government of the Senate adopted.
 On motion of MT. Ferguson the Senate ad Journed uptil tomorrow morning 10 o'clock.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11
Arkansas Editors,

We have had the pleasure during the last week, of meeting many of our contemporaries in the city-and all of them, we believe, have been successful in the object of their visit to the capital.
 $. M. Scott of the Traveller has bee n particu. larly honored by being chosen clerk ofthe House of Representatives, and Mr. Kimbell of the Hampstead Democrat has been no less success iui as an aspirant to the secretaryship of the Senate. They are both gentlemen of talents and integrity and well qualified for the posts to which they have been chosen. While we congratulate them on their success. we feel as. sured that their reward is nothing more than what their services in the cause of democracy truth and justice richly deserve.
 We also had the pleasure of mee,;pa w;,h Messrs. Whitfield and Abbott of the so,+b Stamp, and Mr. Killgore of the Hcmns,eod Democrat These gentlemen were all in o,,r city to witness the assembling of the Legislature to the democratic complexion of which they contributed so largely during the past summer. The democratic party owe them all debt of gratitude for their able and energetic efforts in the great struggle we have just passed through and, We doubt not, they have already received an acknowledgment of the obligation in the increased confidence and patronage they have obtained.
 we nave also been gratitied to meet with our "intensely American contemporarv of inc Washington Telegraph, Mr. Etter. and were surprised and pleased to see him looking so well and so cheerful after his disasters of Au- gust last Long may he live to meet with and enjoy many more of" the same sort"
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11

THE GOVERNOR ELECT OF INDIANA.-We copy the following from the Cincinnati Enqui- Ter, of Wednesday week:
 "We received visit last evening from A. P. Willard. the democratic Governor elect of Indiana MT. Willard has made a most bril- liant race, and its triumphant result is we'll worthy of being placed in comparison with the memorable contest of Gov Wise, of Virginia
 Starting out with thirteen thousand against him at the last general election, Mir. Willard, by his ability, eloquence, and indefatgable in- dustry, has overcome it, and run up six thou sand in his favor
 "There are few abler defenders of constitu- tional principles in the west than Governor Willard, and few who have done better and more service for Buchanan and Brecknridge."
 The democratic party of the Union owe a debt of gratitude to this great champion of constitutional rights. He is in himself atower of strength.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11
Due, near Richmond.

Baltimore, Nov. 1.-Roger A. Pryor, esq.,, editer of the Richmond Enquirer, and Dr. Finney, State attorney for Accomac county, Va, fought duel to-day near Richmond Dr. Finney was wounded
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11

0F A general assortment of goods and pro- visions may be found advertised in to-day's paper We invite attention to our advertise. meDts
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11

Or The Jersey City Telegraph is decid- edly funny paper. Here is story original with it.
 A young gentleman Of estlmable character and extended requirements was seriously in iured in the legs last Sunday night, by trying to take home two ladies at once. The flesh about his ankles was completely worn off by the ladies' hoops--of course his pants were ruined.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11
Election of a United States Senator from
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Montpelier, W., Wedne

Montpelier, H., Wednesday Oct. 22. Hon. Solomon Footc, of Ruthland, was this morning reelected United States Senator from this State, for six years, from the 4th of March next.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11

LEGISLATURE CAUCUS OF THE DEMoCRArs.- We have been requested to state that there will be democratic caucus on Wednesday night next to select candidates for State offices.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11

THE FLORIDA INDIANs-The government appears to be preparing to finish up the war with the Indians in Florida this winter. The New York Journal of Commerce, of Wednes- day last, says:
 The troops intended for this service comprise nearly two and a half regiments, or about 1000 men, drafted from various posts on the seaboard and at the northwest. Two companies will leave Fort Hamilton, Governors Island, in a few days; also two companies from Boston har- Dor, and others from Old Point Comfort. This will add about three quarters to the United States force at present in the peninsula
 number of large flat boats, of both wood and iron, are in process of construction in this city, at the shipyards and iron foundries, de. signed to assist the troops in penetrating the Everglades. The preparations seem to be on quite an extensive scale.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11

uooD SENsE.-The Bishop Delaney) of the Protestant Episcopal church, in the diocese of Western New York, in his pastoral charge to the diocesan convention, at it's recent session made the following admirable remarks to the clergy:
 Let me embrace the present opportunity to express the hope that the clergy will continue to abstain, as they have hitherto lso uniformly done, from interminglng themselves with the political conflicts of the day.
 | In cultivating independence of opinion. suf- frage, action and expression, we are never to forget that we serve kingdom that is not of this world; that the Gospel is no appointed place for partisan politics; that as regards poli- tlcal rights in our country, Jews Turks. infdels and heritics stand on the same platform with Christians; and that our duty is, by example. precept and persuasion, to allay, not to provoke the m ,rritatlons of party and the evils of such conflicts, so far as truth, duty and the interests ot Chrlsts kingdom will allow.
 For myself. l have never even voted at an election. Having early observed the absorbing irritating, and often unjust and injurious inan. ence of partisan politics on the judgments af- iecnens and intercourse of men, Isoon reached the conclusion, and have acted upon it. that tbe cause Of Christ and his church, as committed to his ministers, is not subserved by preacbino politics. enllsting in its service, or seeking if. honors or its emoluments.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11

n,1 ococh, 4. M
 The House convened.
 MT. Gibson was called to the chair.
 Divers notices were given.
 MT. Pettlgrew asked and obtained leave introduce bill to be entitled "An act to u vent negroes travelling without a written ort rom thelr owners or overseers, which was rs a first time.
 MT. Oates moved that the rules be susper ed and the bill read second time by it's ii
 Mr. Pettigrew moved that the bill be ref red to select committee of three. which m tion prevailed.
 Mir. speaker pro tenn, appointed Messrs. Ps tlgrew, Barker and Oates said committee.
 MT. uraVes offered the following resO. tion:
 Resotued, That committee of five on the D ot the House be appointed, in conjunction VI snch committee as may be appointed to call Elias N. Conway, Governor elect, to notify b of his election aud ascertain from him on wi day 1t will suit his convenience to be inaugun ed Governor of the State of Arkansas.
 On motion of Mir. Ayres sad resolution W adopted
 The speaker pro tem, appointed Mess uraVes, dlllol Ferry, Ross, Hunter and Billing ley said committee.
 Mir. Watson gave notice that he would some future day offer a bill to amend the law in relation to the mauumssion of slaves.
 Mir. Abbott gave notice that he woull Friday next introduce bill to confue ther diction ofjustces of the peace within the tF ship for which they are elected, and for oa purposes.
 MT Mansfield offered the following reso ton:
 RtsotUed, That so much of the Covers message as relates to the revising. arrans and lnomulgating the civil and criminal b of this State be referred to the committes the judiciary.
 On motion, said resolution was adopted
 Tho other proceedings of this day are ul portart.
 On motion of Mir. Johnson the House journed until 9 o'clock, A. M., tomorrow mo ing.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11

OF D. P. Saxon, Lisbon, Union county, is agent for the True Democrat.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11

0TWe earnestly commend the following pointed and patriotic article, from one of the best papers in the United States, to the atten ton of our readers. Read it, remembering that 1t is from the pen of a northern democrat. and addressed to northern readers:
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11
Thursday, Nov. 9th, 1856.

| Senate met pursuant to adjournment. The roll was called, and most of the Sena- tors took their seats
 The President announced that resolutions were in order.
 l MT. Stlrman offered the following: 1 Resotued, That 900 copies of the Governors ! message be printed for the use of the Senate. Mir. Ferguson moved to amend by inserting "3,OOO' instead of 2OO0-which amendment was accepted by Mir. Stirman. | On motion of MT. Redmond, the resolution as amended was adopted
 message was received from the House of Representatives by s. M. Scott, their clerk: Mir. President, 1 am instructed to inform this honorable body, that the House of Representa- tives has adopted the following resolution: Resol0ed, With the concurrence of the Senate. the two Houses meet in the representative hail. Friday, 7th, at 10 o'clock, for the purpose of counting the votes for Governor. s. M. SCOTT, Clerk. Mir. Murphy offered resolution to suspend the sale of all State lands at the different land ofhces until the General Assembly shall other wise direct, and to appointa committee of three. with such committee as the House may an. point, whose duty 1t shall be to make a thor ough examination of the amount, condition, etc, ot the swamp and overhowed lands, saline seminary and State lands of this State-and to make full report of the same-which was read
 On motion of MT. Gaines, the committee on memorials was discharged from further consid- erauon ot the petition of James w. Craig. And on hls further motion said petition was referred to the committee on the judiciary.
 On motion of Mir. Ferguson, Mir. Craighead was added to the committee on swamp and overfowed lands
 Ar. Gaines offered the following resolution:
 Res0lUed, That so much of the Governors message as relates to geological survey of the State, be referred to select committee of three members, with leave to report by bill or other wise.
 Mr. President then appointed the following members as the committee: Messrs. Gaines, l Keith and Hammond.
 Mir Murphy gave notice that he would. on | Tuesday next, introduce bill. to be entitled | an ''act to take the voice of the people on the propriety of calling a convention to amend and remodel the constitution of the State of Ar kansas"
 Mr. Trimble offered the following resolution:
 Resotued, The subject of proper disposition of the lands granted to the State of Arkansas. by an act of Congress, approved February 9th, Ioo5 to ald Tn the construction of the Cairo and Fulton railroad, be referred to the standing committee on internal improvements, with in- structlons to report bill for that purpose at as early day as the same may be practicable sad resolution was read and adopted
 Mr. Clark Introduced bill to render judges | of the probate court additional compensation; which was referred to a committee on the judi i ciary.
 The Senate concurred in the joint resolution ot the House, te meet in convention, in the rep- resentative hall for the purpose of counting the | gubernatorial vote for 1856.
 On motion, the Senate adjourned until to- morrow morning at o'clock, A. NJ.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-11

FLoIRIDA ELECTION democras twelve majority in the State Legislature 2 ballol.