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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
Our Political Correspondence.

We are daily in receipt of letters from all portions of the State giving us the gratifying l assurance that the democracy arc not only alive to the manuevering now going on in the dem- ocratic camp, but that they will be prepared, at the proper time, to meet and rebuke 1t. We have always believed, honestly and religiously, that democrats were an intelligent, thinking, even superior class of people. They cannes be humbugged--they treat with no sort of con sideraton things not founded in reason and practical common sense They never stray off in moments of excitement to worship new gods they scorn and detest all isnss-they rejec: all party tests made outside of the constitution. Democrats Stand upon the constitution and mo- thing else When any thing is proposed, they apply that standard, and none other. They will not go outside of that instrument for plat form. They reverence the constltuton--they construe it strictly and according to its common sense meaning.
 To this great fact the continued existence of the democratic party is indebted. While all other parties are breaking up and falling into ruins around it, the democracy are united and sound, and they are so because they take the constitution alone as their watch word and their guide.
 Our correspondents from every quarter as- sure that the democrats are as true and watchful now as ever. This new heresy of rotation, they are not at all disposed to engraft upon their platform of principles. It meets no favor with them. It is new doctrine, outside of the constitution. They believe in short terms of office--in bringing their public ser wants frequently before the people--in giving their conduct a rigid examinations; and, then, if found fathless, to discharge them, but, if not to permit them again to aspire among the can- didates for the office. Such is the democratic doctrine, and any other is unjust--is proscrib- ing worthy class of our democratic fellow citizens-s depriving them of their constitu- tlonal rights-is therefore unconstitutional, and must, in the end, prove disastrous to the de- mocratic party.
 The encouragement we have received in the position we have taken is truly gratifying to us. We feel and know that the mass of the democracy are true and faithful to the great ends to be accomplished and that though we have some in our midst who may be disposed to create division on minor matters for per sonal agsrandizement, an overwhelming ma jorty are disinterested, unselfsh and patriotic enough to hold the good old ship firmly to her old democratic moorings.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

THE PosTMAsTER GENERAL.-The western papers of all parties speak ip the highest terms of the Postmaster General. He is winning golden opinions from all sorts of people, throughout the west, by his promptness and efficiency in meeting the postal necessities ofthe Mississippi Valley. Mir. Buchanan has truly been fortunate in his selection of his Postmas- ter General.
 The following in relation to the mails in South Arkansas we clip from the Washington Telegraph:
 "OUR MAILS AND FACILITIES FOR TRAvEL.- The Postmaster General, we learn from reliable data has authorized three additional trips a week on the stage route from this place to \ Gaines Landing which give us mail to that point six times week instead of ri-weekly as heretofore"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
Tea Tasting,

Few of our readers are aware that tea tast- ing Is reduced to regular profession and which Is as certain death to man as the continued practice of opium eating. The success of the tea broker, or taster, depends upon the trained accuracy of his nose and palate, his experience in the wants of the American market, and a keen business tact. If he has these qualities in high cultivation, he may make from S20, GOO to, S4OOOO per annum while he lives and die of alteration of the lungs. He overhaus a cargo of tea, cassifes it, and determines the value of each sort. In doing this, he first looks at the color of the leaf and the general clean liness of it. He next takes quantity of the herb in his hand, and breathing his warm breath on it, he snuffs up the fragrance. In doing this, he draws into his lungs quantity of irritating and stimulating dust, which is by no means wholesome. Then sitting down at his table in his office on which is long row of little porce- lain cups and pot of hot water, he draws" the tea and tastes the infusion. In this way he classfes the different sorts to the miuutest shade, marks the different prices, and is then ready to compare his work with the invoice. The skill of these tasters Is fairly marvellous, but the effect of the business on their health is, as have said, ruinous. They grow lean, nervous and consumptive. At the end of harl days work they feel and act as fdSety and rrosS as a vstarc old maid
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
0F We invite attention to the card of Messrs. Rudd & Co. of Napoleon. Persons giving them call will find it to their interest.

STATE RIGHTS DEMoCRAT-As we did not see the number of this paper containing the announcement of Col. Hindman's assumption oi its editorial chair. we neglected to notice the fact.
 Col. Hindman is an able and spicy writer and possesses all the qualifications necessary to success as an editor. The State Rights De- mocrat bears testimony, every week, to his genius and talents. It comes to us teeming with interesting matter and sentiments of sound democracy. We cheerfuly extend to Col. Hindman the right hand of fellowship and wish him success in his editorial career
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

HoN. JOHN A. QUITMAN.-Wherever this distinguished soldier and statesman may go in the south, he is greeted with the warmest feel ings of his countrymen. On his way to the Hot Springs in this State, last week, he spent day or two in our city, and was waited upon very generally by our citizens, and had all the respect and courtesy shown him to which his eminent services to the country so deservedly entitle him.
 Gen. Quitman is candidate again to repre- sent the people of Mississppiin Congress, and will be triumphantly elected. In all the high positions he has occupied, he has discharged his duty with ability, fidelity and to the entire satisfaction of the people.
 Gen. Quitman visits the Hot Springs for his health, and we trust his hopes of restoration may be fully and speedily fulfilled
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
The Atlantic Telegraph.

The submarine telegraph cable was broken on the morning of the 11th inst, the squadron being then 335 miles west of the Irish coast. The vessels were returning to England with the remainder of the cable
 A conference was to be held in London on the l5th the day the America left, to deter mine whether to proceed immediately with the enterprise, to wait until next summer.
 The breaking of the cable caused much ex- citement in England, and adccline in the shares of the company was anticipated.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-The parties menton- ed in the following from the Aberdeen (Miss ) Conservative it will be recollected tempted to commit suicide in Memphis sometime in June last:
 On last Saturday night a man named John F. Slade, and his wife, a decent young look ing woman, arrived here from Memphis and put upat hotel. That evening they sent down to the bar to send for three ounces of laudanum. The gentleman in attendance refused to permit a servant to bring such an article. On Monday morning, however, the man being out, his wife came down stairs and walked quickly to the drug store. The desire to procure andanum previously, coupled with the fact that the wo- man had been almost all the time bitterly weep ing, aroused the suspicious of the landlord- He followed her to the store, and ascertained that she had bought vial of laudanum. The chambermaid hurried to her room, and after a struggle, succeeded in wrestling the vial from her just as she was putting it to her lips She is said to have respectable parents in Mis- souri, and gentlemen here offered her money to return to them, but she refused, and followed her husband on foot.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

democratic paper comes to us this week with the name of MT. READ FLETCHER as its senior editor. It will be in future edited and pub- liShed by Messrs. Fletcher and Williams. They both wield able racy pens, and the issue before us gives ample evidence of their ability and intention to make an interesting and useful paper.
 As they advocate and sustain what we be- heve to be true and pure democracy, we cor dially wish them success personally, politically and financially.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
TIE MUTINY PREDICTED. -T Thirty yea

HE MUTINY PREDICTED. TIT Thirty years ago Sir Thomas Monroe wrote:
 "Even if all India could be brought under the British dominion, it is very questionable whether such change, either 1t regards na- tives or ourselves, ought to be desired. One effect of such conquest would be, that the Indian army, having DO longer any warike nelghbors to combat, would gradually lose its military habits and discipline, and that the na- tive troops would have leisure to feel their own strength, and for want of other employment, turn it against their European masters But even if we could be secHred against every in ternal commotion, and could retain the coun- try quietly in subjecton, doubt much if the condition of the people would be better than under their native princess"
 In 1912 Sir Henry Russen, who had filled most important posts ill India, wrote:
 "The danger that we have most to dread in India lies entirely at home. A well conducted rebellion of our native subjects, or an exten- sive disafectlon of our troops, is the event by which our power is most likely to be shaken and the sphere of this danger is necessarily enlarged by every enlargement of our territo- ". The increase of our subjects, and still more of our native troops, is all increase not of our own strength, but of our weakness. Be- tween them and us, there never can be con- munty of feeling. We must always continue foreigners, and the object of that jealousy and dislike which a foreign rule never ceases to excite"
 In 1853, Sir Charles Napier wrote:
 Mutiny of the Sepoys is the most formida- be danger menacing our Indian empire. * He indeed (Lord Dahouse) treated this mu- tlny.among the nativeltroops very lighty-af- ter it had been suppressed, but he, and those who like him have done so, know little of h. dian interests. The ablest and most exper- enced civil and military servants of the East India Company consider mutiny as one of the greatest dangers threatening India, danger also, that may come unexpectedly, and if the first symptoms be not carefully treated, with a power to shake Leadenhall street."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
Markets,
Me,0 Fork, Monday, Aug. 3l

NtW IOh, aug. ol. Cotton depressed, middling Orleans 16c., upland 1534 c; Flour s5 7o@s6; White Wheat 93c; Mess Pork $25 75; Lard declined 14c; Bacon l3@l5, for clear sides; Whisky 261a ac.
 Ne0 Fork, Tuesday, Sept. l. Cotton, Corn and Flour dull, White Wheat S1 07; Red Sl 47; Mess Pork S25 65@S25 75; Whisky 2411ac; Linseed Oil 81c.
 Cincinnati, Tuesday, Sept l. Flour $5 10@$5 15; Wheat Sl 10; Whis- ky 22ac.
 Neto Orleans, Tuesday, Sept l. No sales of Cotton to-day. Red Wheat S1 05; Western Mess Pork S26; Yellow Corn soc.
 NeU Orleans, Tuesday, Sept. l. Yearly Statement of Cotton-It is estimated the receipts have been l 1,516, 300 bales; the ex- ports ], ,0l6, 800 bales. Stock at present in New Orleans, 7,50O bales receipts of the new crop 130 bales agsinst 1000 bales last year. Mid ding Orleans 15@l54 average quotations for the wear l2@. United States stocks have considerably declined.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
TIOIl I The Atlantic Telegraph-Account of the Breaking of the Cable

Neao York; Aug. 28-The London Times of the 18th inst, (by stamship Amerca,) contains the following highly interesting account of the breaking of the Atlantic Telegraph cable:
 "Ptynoadh Friday EUening, Aug. II. "The Niagara, Susquehanna and Agamem- non entered the sound this afternoon, on their return from the unsuccessful effort to lay the Atlantic Telegraph cable.
 "Three hundred and eighty statue miles of cable were laid, at a distance of two hundred and sixty miles in direct course from Va lentia
 "The wind was southery at the time of the breaking of the cable, and there was some sea. | The Niagara was going three to four knots, and the cable had been paying out at the rate of live or six and sometimes seven knots.
 {" As the quantity of stock thus expended was greater than had been expected at starting, and more than could be afforded, the retard strain was increased to pressure of three thou sand pounds, and then the cable broke.
 "The extra expenditure of stock commenced | on Monday evening, the 10th, when there was strong breeze and heavy swell and pow erful under current. This current forced the wire from the ship at considerable angle. "The general opinion is that the season is too far advanced for another effort nov. ne HlaCHlnery dDodIu tHe NlaSaTa IS con- sidered too heavy.
 "The purser stated that the wheels ceased revolving when the pressure was applied.
 "On Tuesday morning, l1th, when the break was applied with increased power, the stern of the Niagara was down in the trough of the sea. The extra strain caused by her rising was the immediate cause of the cable parting"
 Another account says the cable snapped in consequence of the enormous weight of the portion which had been paved out, but had not yet reached bottom.
 The miles of cable, which were running out at much faster rate than that of the ship and into water two miles in depth, acted as a dead weight and drag almost irresistible, and tirmer application of the brakes was intended by di- minishing the rate al which the cable was run- ming, and thus lessening its weight, to prevent the catastrophe which it. in fact, hastened.
 The Ohio Life and Trust Company. Sales of Ohio Life and Trust stock have | been made at l9.
 Death of Rufus w. Griswold. Rufus w. Grswold, the well known author and poet, died last evening. Consuls Appointed. Washington Aug. 27.-The following Con- suls have been appointed:
 Beverly Tucker at Liverpool. Henry w. Spencer, at Paris. 1 John Eudlick, at Basic, Switzerland. Ernest Volger, at Barcelona. | Charles J. Fox, at Aspinwall.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

JOIN M. s. CAUsIN, Eso-The professional card of this gentleman will be found in our advertising columns this morning, and we invite the attention to it of all those who need legal advice. Mir. Causin's family have been long residents of Arkansas and he himself has now become a citizen of the State.
 Col. Noland, in the last Gazette, pays MT. Causn the following deserved compliment:
 Mr. Causin, We view, as among the most gifted men we have ever met with On the floor of Congress he fully sustained the great reputation he had previously acquired as an orator. and in his native State of Maryland, he has long held position at the bar, second to but very few.''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

0T In Know Nothing speech at Memphis, Tenn, recently, Col. Robertson Topp said:
 Truths make but slow progress with man. kind however obvious they may appear to others.
 This is equal to Gen. Taylor's message, in which he declared that we were at "peace with all the world and on friendly relations with the rest of mankiud.o
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
HF The " Washington Telegraph says

We learn by gentleman just from Texas, that in difficulty which occurred at Palestine, Anderson county, recently, Judge Reagan, member of Congress elect for the eastern dis trict of Texas, his brother and three other per sons, were killed. Our informant did not learn the origin of the difficulty, or any further par tcuars"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

0r The principles of the American party must triumph, or else the country must be de- stroyed.- Obseruer and Reporter.
 The democracy have a word to say about that. They will not allow you to triumph or destroy the country either. Again:
 If we are crushed out as a party, in 1860 we will be compelled to join in sectional struggle between the north and the south, and nc man can doubt what the result of such a struggel will be.
 Which side do you and your party propose to taka2-y yxau.o,,;Jyo no.,or,-,t
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

AN EXCELLENT SUGGEsTIoN--In referring to the recent convention of Dentists held at Boston, Massachusetts, when 300 of the mem- bers went down the harbor on steamboat, on
 fishing excursion, John Phoenix suggests that the next convention shall be held in New Or leans, La., and that after the adjournment, the members may combine business with pleasure, by taking steamboat down the river and ex- tracting snags from the mouth of the Missis-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
UILPATRICK.

THE BLACK LAWS OF INDIANA.-They are enforcing in Indiana the statute laws against the settlement of blacks in that State. They have, until recently, been dead letter. Indi. ana is determined not to be overrun by hordes of worthless negroes They prefer white men in that State
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

0F CAPT. JAMES s. WILLIAMS, chief eng- neer of the Cairo and Fulton railroad. arrived in our city last week. After his long absence from among us, we are glad to meet him look ing so well and in such fine spirits
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

A VRGINIAN IN NEW YoRK-Some time since Mr. M., of Virginia, gentleman of rare intellectual endowments as we'll as of superior physical strength, was in this city. Passing up Broadway one afternoon, he stepped into an auction room and bld off one or two articles when he was asked to walk into back office In few minutes bill was presented to him for S80 Mr. M. examined the suddenly in creased bill, and then, in a manner decidedly cool; arose and said, "Ah, yes, thought when l came in this was a regular and respectable auction house, but 1 was mistaken, and find it IS one of the regular "mock- auction swndlng concerns" "This," said one of the attendants, " is respectable auction house." and, turning the key in the door, "we will let you know sir, that we are no swindlers, and that you must pay this bill." "Now," said Mr. M., "you are fixing things right, and I understand matters and we will see who will open that door first" At this he drew his arm back, and before the " mock -auctoneer' could "take a note in time' he found himself heaped up on the floor, and his companion in rascality knocked into the outer room, through the door, to the no small astonishment of outsiders. Mr. M. deliberately
 left the room, and heard no more of the bill of S8O, as the swindlers found they had locked up the wrong customer. Mr. M. often amuses his friends by giving them an account of his first attendance upon an auction sale iu New York.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

CT The Boston Post has the following brief but significant paragraph: A temperance pro- fessorship is needed at Cambridge for the bene. fit of some of the college officers.v
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

oE- Hon. James Lockhart the democratic member of Congress from the Evansville Dis trict, Indiana is at the point of death by con- sumption.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

Or D. L. O'Connel will please accept our thanks for late papers. By reference to his advertisement it will be seen that he is offering his large stock of goods at cost
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

F Ffty-four years ago the first camp meeting was held in the United States. It was held in Kentucky, and the Methodists, Presby- teraus and Baptists cordially united on that
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

0F Attention is invited to the advertise ments of Mrs. Brogan.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

Or See the advertisement of Henry Jacobi, about lightning rods.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
BREACH OF PROMISE CAsE.-A Boston dis patch of Wednesdays date says:

patch o1 ednesday's date says:
 A suit claiming $25, 900 damages, for an al ledged breach of promise of marriage, is caus ing considerable excitement in the fashionabl circles of this city. The parties are Moses In gle, of New York, plaintiff, and Dr. Georg, Hayward and wife, defendants. MT. Ingle me Mrs. Hayward in Europe as the youthful, beau tiful and wealthy widow of the late Amos Binney, where he says she promised to marry him. The defendants are now abroad. Rufus Choate and Peleg w. Chandler are retained fo the defense. It is thought that the case will
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
In 1853, Sir Charles Napier wrote:
The Ohio Life and Trust Companv

NEW YORK, Aug. 25.-The failure of the Ohio Life and Trust Company has caused a se- rious panic in the stock market. It is one of the most important suspensions that has occur red since the Schuyler exnlosion
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
Ten Broeck's Horses in England.

MT. Ten Broeck has retained Charlton, the we'll known English jockey, to ride his horses in tn cir future engagements in England.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
Gilpatrick's own Statement!

THE RACE FOR THE GooDwooD CUP. The Reasons why the American Horses aoere Beaten-7heir Condition Where he BIame Rests-Either could haVe Won under proper Management.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
FOR CONGRESS-.

1st District. Jas. A. Stallworth (dem.) maj. over John McCaskill (K. N ) about 2,O0O.
 2d. District. Eli S. Shorter (dem.) maj. over Bait Peterson (K. N.) about 2500.
 3rd District. Jas. F. Dowdell (dem ) maj over Thos. J. Judge (K. N.) about 100.
 4th. District. Syd Moore (dem.) maj over Wm. R. Smith (K. N.) about l25O.
 5th District. Geo. $. Houton (dem.) maj over David Hubbard (dem. )--
 9th District. w. R. w. Cobb (dem.) maj. over II. L. Sanford and H. R. Beaver (dem ) about 1900.
 Eth District. J. L. M. Curry, (dem.) no opposition.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
From the Huntsville Democrat.

The result of our late election has even ex- ceeded our most sanguine expectations. Of course we expected the democratic party would elect a decided majority of the legis.a- ture and could not lose more than one, orat farthest, two Congressional districts; but we have carried every congressional district and elected seven democratic representatives to Congress, and have obtained an rwhelming and unprecedented democratic majority in the State legislature. Know Nothing domains have been reduced to few precincts in few counties of Alabama. It's strongholds have been stormed and either wholly taken or divi. ded by the democracy. In the 14 counties, composing the 5th and 9th Congressional Dis. tricts, in North Alabama, there have been elected, according to our information and be- lef but two Know Nothings, one in Franklin (Jackson) and one in Lawrence (Clarke) In the Nh Congressional District, composed of seven counties, there have been elected, we are advised, but two Know Nothngs (from Shel- by.) We have gained one democrat in Law renee, one in Tuskaoosa two in Greene, one in Bibb, three in Dallas, five in Mobile, and many more, we doubt not, that are not yet known to Us.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

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