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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
Kentucky Elections.

If the news we receive by the Memphis Ap peal be correct, and we believe it is, the demo- crats have won glorious victory in the good old State of Kentucky. It must fill the breasts of all good and true southerners with pride and joy to have Kentucky and Tennessee wheel into the democratic ranks. Maryland must soon follow, and, then the south will be a unit-a consummation long desired.
 Just we go to press we have the follow ing telegraphs from the Memphis Appeal:
 Kentucky Election.
 Louisville, Aug f. 3 P. M-The following dispatch has just been received from Louisville: MR.CoLEMAN: Clay is elected to Congress certain by fifty to one hundred majority.
 BARR. EDITORS APPEAL: Democrats have swept the State; Know othings probably elected only two Congressmen; Clay's majority about one hundred. w. N. HALDEMAN.
 Dubuque Election.
 Dubuque, Aug. 4.-City election gone demo- cratic by eight hundred majority.
 Later.
 Cicago, Aug 4-Nothing definite from Iowa elections. Dubuque county democratic ma- jority.
 We rather suspect our neghbor of the Gazette will have to take Humphrey Marshall at last and put up with the defeat of Hanson. Jas 5. Clay'S majority over Hanson is reported tc be lOO--a noble democratic victory
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
Ash Gr01,e, Aupust &
EDITOR OF THE TRUE DEMoBRAT

EDITOR OF THE TRUE DEMoBRAT,
 Sir--At the close of an editorial arti- cle in the "Arkansaw Traveller of the 3Oth ult., the editor says:
 "Of course we expect the editor of the True Democrat to give this article place in his columns"
 Presuming that you will do so, I ask that you will give the following letter place, as reply and end, on my part, to the matter.
 Your servant,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
oJ Notice the card of Mir. J. A. Henry, in
 another column.

THE PACIFIC WAGON RoAD.-The Wash ington Star says the Interior Department re- gard it as certain that the wagon road to the Pacific by the southern route will be so far com pIeted as to be used by the emigration as early as the lst of January next, and that the other, more northern roads, will be in the same con- dition as early, if the season favors the work upon them. The Indians of the plains predict d late fall and an open winter. There is a vast ern and southern routes designed to be opened under the act of Congress to that end-a differ ence of perhaps three months of working season.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
HON JACOg THOMPSON This distinouisb o

HoN. JACOB THOMPSON. N.-Ths distinguished Mississippan is winning golden opinions as Secretary of the Interior. The Cleveland Plaindealer says, the duties and responsibilities of his office are about as multifarious and im- portant, as a whole, as those of the entire go- vernment, under the earlier Presidents He is the directing head of the Pension, Land, Indian and Patent Office Departments, besides world of duties devolving on him, of lesser grades and the higher duties of a cabinet minister, as advisory counsel of the President. It taxes the talent, genius, and indstry of the man to fill so many and so important positions; and we are glad to know and assure the country that Mr. T. more than realizes the full expectations PennsylUanian.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

or In one of his recent speeches at Leaven- worth City, Kansas, Mir. E. o. Perrin told the following story of Know N othng down in Tennessee, who was listening very attentvely to the reading of the doings of the electoral college:
 When the reader came to that part of the re- port which reads, "Millard Fillmore, eight votes!" he was interrupted by his hearers sur prised manner, as he exclaimed "My G-d! Willard Fillmore got only eight votes in the whole United States-seven besides my own. rll go down and whip the German band gave them lager bier and they promised to vote for Fillmore, and that would have made seven- teen votes anyhow; and they didn't do it, Only seven votes besides mine in the whole United Sta:es'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
CHAMpAGNoLLE SWAMP LAND DrsTR1c,

OHAMPAGNOLLE SWAMP LAND UIsTRICT.-- From a letter of Dr. Richardson, the agent, to gentleman in this city, we learn that over S5,00o in specie besides much scrip, were re-
 ceived for swamp lands, during the month of July at the Champaguolle office. We also learn that about the same amount of specie has been received for swamp lands during the same time, at the Little Rock olfice These facts show the wisdom of the last swamp land law Had the "specie system' been adopted at the commencement, the swamp land grant would have been far more valuable. As it is, the donation is still a rich one, and will prove, under the existing law, blessing to the State
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
THE MISSOURI CoMPRoMIsE.-The last Ga

zette has the following upon this subject:
 "WHAT HAS THE SOUTH GAINED BY THE REPEAL OF THE MISSOURI CoMPRoMIsE.--We e should like very much to be enlightened on this subject--like for some one to cipher out the good results to the south, growing out of this measure"
 When the Gazette pretended to be demo cratic, and advocated democratic measures, it favored the repeal of the Missouri compromise. While the Kansas-N ebraska bill was pending 1t was careful to put itself upon the record as it desires to know what the south has gained. In reply, we will refer it to its own editorials of 1854, upon the same subject
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

But, you had made, inadvertently, perhaps, ignorantly, no doubt, some mistatenents and so had others. These could be and were ex- amined and the facts properly stated
 Your denial of covert insinuations agains t officers is now upon record. Let that with what you have heretofore written go before the people and they shall judge whether you are, or are not guilty.
 You request me not to call you " friend Scott" but to call you dog" "puppy," {" cow ard," or "poltroon." I will not call you so, for do not believe you to be either; on the contrary, l regard you as a clever but irrasci- ble old gentleman, with very strong prejudices.
 have no wish to bandy epithets, and if 1 had not had some regard for you, would not have endeavored to set you right when found you were going astray
 You miscorceived the spirit of my articles as you widely misguessed their author.
 In another editorial in the same issue of your paper, you stultify yourself by admitting that the law provides for the calling in of the oi' oeii F DOiO'O piO hio1 Ol OduudTy next, and complain that the holders are allowed to sell their scrip The present system has so enhanced the value of scrip as to bring it up 90 and 9S cents, so that the holder loses mo- thing by selling. They are not compelled to buy lands which they do not want, but sell their scrip to poor men who do want certain lands. The faith of the State is pledged for the redemption of this scrip and the sooner it is redeemed the better. But enough of your absurdities. Be assured that l, in common with your friends here, regret to see or read them.
 The next time you sit down to write edito- rlals, do not put rhubarb in your mouth if there is any candy in Philadelphia try that, if there IS none suck sugar teat; forgive Judge Watson and me; obtain the facts before you attempt to write upon subject, and cultivate better temper.
 1 bear you no ill-will, on the contrary, mau- gre your prohibition, sincerely subscribe my self your friend, B. GAR.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

0-F The talk now is that Mr. Robert c. Winthrop Is to be the democratic candidate for Governor and that he will be supported by the few whigs who are yet on earth, and by those Americans who still follow the fortunes of Gov. Gardner. We hope the report is true, and that there will be concentration iu support of the same candidates for State offices of all the pro- slavery ppostion.-B Boston Traveler
 The Traveller Is not the most reliable source of information in regard to the prospective movements of conservative men; yet il may be correct In the above announcement, and we hope it is. Mir. Winthrop would do honor to Massachusetts, or any other State, as its chief magistrate; and although nominally an old line whig, he cannot be far from the position now held by tue democrats. Journal of Commerce.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
Suicide of Senator Rusk.

Neto Orleans, August 4.-Advice from Texas state that Senator Rusk committed suicide at his residence on the 29th ult., by shooting himself through the head with rife. No cause assigned.
 We trust the above painful intelligence is an error. We can hardly beleive it. Senator Rusk was one of the brightest stars in the U. s. Senate, and stood high in the estimation of
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
Know Nothingism under another Phaze

The Pine Bluff Democrat is engaged in ad. vocatinp the adoption, by the democratic party, of the policy of "rotation in ofice," and is thus engaged in a war of prescription against all democrats in office. The editor of the Pine Bluff Democrat in religion, is Catholic. We now put it to him, is his course in attempting to prescribe that class of men, who defended his religious and political rights so maufuly and successfully against the prescription of the know nothings, just and grateful return for their efforts? We put the question and leave it to the editors conscience to answer.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT We are informei that on Tuesday the 18th inst, Mrs. Richard, assisted by the amatuer musi- cians of this town, will give at the Institute Hall, concert, the proceeds of Which will be devoted to the purchase of mathematical in- struments for the school.
 Tickets at one dollar each, to be had at Mr. Reardon's. Dr. Dodge's and Mir. Fuckers.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

KENTUCKY ELECTIoNs--In regard to the of the Gazette indulges in the most gloomy forebodings. From the depth of his despair he excams:
 If the American party are to have but one representative in Congress from old Henry Cay's State, in the name of Heaven, let it be Hanson. We admire Marshall, we know his great worth his splendid talents, but let it never be said, that in the Great Commoners district, the men who had reviled him for vears--hunt- ed him down--persecuted him with islanders, should be allowed to elevate his recreant son to seat in Congress, against the wishes of those old tme- honored friends, who had again and again flung themselves between the great man of Ashland and his enemies"
 While we appreciate our neis hbor's distress of mind, we must say we are surprised at his req diness to lay the gallant Marshall upon the shelf. Humphrey Marshall is the man who proclaimed that he "roouM not giUe Me toss up of c copper tor choice LetlCeen the densovacy and the bEack republicans" and that sentiment, we thought, had placed him without a rival in the affections of his party. We are truly astonish- ed at the willingness of the Gazette to sacrifice him so soon.
 But, why the editors bitterness against James B. Clay? To that has Mir. Clay proved him. self recreant? He was whig-does that place him under any obligations to Know Nothing ism--to an oath bound faction that had taunt- ingly declared it was not responsible for the b,oI,oo qla91es onI ,joEgte1 f15fb', of the Whig party? MT. Clay, no doubt, teuderly cherishes his fathers memory, but he is a man of too lofty pride and patriotism to seek through a midnight oath-bound lodge to avenge his ia ther's injuries The bitterness with which the Know Nothing press pursues James B. Clay, evidences how keenly they feel his indignant refnsal to sanction their conrse and conduct.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

G6T Many educational institutions will be found among our new advertisements this week and upon our first page may be seen the adver- tsement of the New Orleans School of Me. dcine," which is one the finest and most repu- table institutions in the country.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
Balt,more, Friday July 31.

Old Point Comfort convention passed reso- lutions favorable to A. Dudley Mann's project and delegated him to convey their sentiments to the Knoxville convention. The committee reported that SS,0OO was subscribed upon the spot. Adjourned
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
Propagation of the Grape Vine.

WAsHINGToN, July 23.-The Commissioner of Patents has appointed Major Hampton C. Williams of Fairfax county, as agent of the agricultural bureau, to obtain cuttings ot the native grapes in Arkansas and Texas, and in- formation as to climate and soil best adapted for their growth with view of extending vineyards throughout the whole country.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
To our Friends.

We have heavy liabilities to meet soon, and our friends who are indebted to us for subscrip- tions, advertising and job work will confer a favor by remttirg to us by mail, ct our risk, at their earliest convenience.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
Southern Line of Steamers.

WaSH70gt0N, IhuFsday, July 3U.
 A convention to establish the line of south ern steamers, projected by A. Dudley Mann, met at Old Point Comfort yesterday. Ex- Pre- sident Tyler was President. The convention was largely attended. Letters endorsing the plan were received from Lieut.. Maury and
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

Gov IzARD.-The Omaha Nebraskian of the Sth instant says:
 |" His excelency Gov. lizard returned to this city on the Sd, per steamer Minnehaha. Col Richardson, of Illinois, having declined the govenorship of the territory, Gov. 1. has re- sumed the duties of the office. The Governor is in excellent health and fine spirits, and is warmly welcomed by his numerous friends in this city,"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

0T good opportunity is now afforded to shrubbery from Mr. Afleck He designs send- ing special agent in charge of the shipment he makes to this State
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
Swamp Land Laws.

We can say to the editor of the Traveller that, so far as we are concerned, we care not to continue the discussion of the swamp land laws which has been going on for some months past. We trust we will not be called on to publish any thing more in the discussion after are willing to let the laws work out their own merits or demerts. If they prove to be what their friends predict, as we believe they will, they will be permitted to stand, and, if not. they will be altered.
 Cur cotemporary of the Traveller admits the present laws to be better than the old ones, and that admission is enough for us. When men have done better than their predecessors we think it hard they should be damned for not being perfection--a thing never yet attain ed on earth.
 Among the great variety of conflicting opin- ions and views on the subject, during the ses- sion, it is matter almost of surprise to us that SC excellent law was passed. There was no principle involved in the passage of the law, and it was subject that democrats might well differ upon. We have no censures to pass up- on those who voted against the law, for we doubt not their motives were pure. With these remarks we drop the subject--we trust, at least, until the next summers campaign, the legitimate time for its discussion. Until that time, we ask the editor of the Traveller to give the law trial.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

LAST OF THE GENTILEs.-Mr. A. T. Going, who we believe is the last of the Gentiles at Utah, announces by letter his intention to quit that place. Brigham Young may congratulate himself that Going is going, but he had better bear in mind that Cumming is cumming.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
B. F. BOONE.

The copy of Pntnams Magazine referred to in the above letter has not been received- The following article from the Cincinnati Dol lar Times speaks for itself Let southreners read and post themselves as to the position of the northern Know Nothings-alias Americans.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

o. Dr. Case has returned from the Hot Springs, and desires us to state to those who may need his services this summer, that, in about two weeks, he will leave, to be absent some two months
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

e. A new post-office has been established in Drew county, called Comersville, and M c. Steadman appointed P. NJ.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

0T Sake, the well known poet, and editor of the Burlington Sentinel, addresses the fol- lowing to an offended subscriber:
 A gouty patron of the Sentinel Politely bids us send the thing to Hell;" A timely hint. 'Tis proper we confess With change of residence to change th' ad-
 dress
 It shall be sent, if Charon's mail will let it Where the subscriber will be sure to get it.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

0- Dr. Woodlands card may be found among our new advertisements. He is phy- sician of much skill and experience.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
The New ork Times has the following:
 "A Silver State.

We have been passing through the age of gold, which ought, according to the natural or der oi things, to have followed and not pre- ceded the era of silver. But the day of the pale face among the precious metals is about to dawn. Our Fl Dorado has become an old affair, and now we are about to receive an Ar genuine sister into our republic. The Gold State is likely to have as companion a Sil- yer State. The projected Territory of Arizona is reported to be as richly endowed with silver mines as California is with gold dggi"gs. The Gadsden Purchase, if all the reports from that quarter should prove true, will be almost as valuable an addition to our Territory as Cali foruia. The Illinois on her last passage, brought among her freight several packages of silver from that supposed desert which are re- presented as very rich.
 Those ores were from the veins lately open ed and occupied by the Sonora Exploring and Mining Company from Tubac, cfadSden Pur- chase, to the office of the company ill Cincin- natl.
 The late discoveries of silver in the Gadsden Purchase, 1t is said, are attracting much atten- ton in California. Some of the mines are re- presented as very rich in silver and the pro- prietors are only waiting for government to pro- tect the inhabitants of the Purchase from the depredations of the Indians, to enter exten- sively uron mining operations. The Gila River Copper mines are about being worked by a company formed in San Francisco, and that there is every probability that a region of country which has heretofore been regarded as utterly valueless, will prove one of the most productive mineral possessions.'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

MEMPHIS MEDICAL CoILEGE.-In directing attention to the advertisement of this institu- ton we can safely add that superior facilities for obtaining thorough medical instruction is ID where offered in the south or west. The Memphis Medical College enjoys descrvedly hirh reputatiOn
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
GT The following letter speaks in fatterng terms of MT. Sauter, who intends establishing himself permanently in our midst as teacher
EoT OHENTEK ACADEMY,

West Chester Penn., July Fist, '57. l am well acquainted with Mr. Edward Sauter, whom l have the pleasure of number. ing among my valued friends. He is grad uate of a German University of high standing, and, in my opinion, amply qualified by educa- ton, requirements, experience and character, to be the head of a literary institution of high grade, sush as he proposes to establish. I have no hesitation in expressing my firm conviction, that he will make the proposed academy worthy of the patronage of the enlightened com muuty, among which he is residing.
 VIM. F. MYERS, Ph. D. A. NJ.
 Princlpnk of Me W C. Acmlennu
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

or The very latest novelty in dress in Pa- ris is crinoline steeves. Now, then, stand off entirely!
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
AriZOnia.

The Gadsden purchase seems to be coming into notice Pierce's administration was abused and Gen. Gadsden was denounced, for making so worthless a purchase; but now, forsooth, the very papers that did the dirty work of slan- der, are the loudest in their praises of the ter rtory. The northern newspapers teem with descriptions of Arizonia. The establishment of the California semi-weekly mail through that much abused territory will soon cause it to fill up with settlers, and ere long, we trust, another southern State will be knocking at the door for admission.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
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NEW YORK DIFFICULrIEs.-Th following from the New Orleans Picayune shows how the black republicans have been outwttcd r their high handed attempts upon the liberties of New York City:
 "The Metropolitan police controversy in New ! ork has taken very curious turn. By series of accidents and bunders the black republicans have lost the control of their own machine, and the Tribune Is in spasm of alarm lest Mayor Wood should, after all, succeed iu getting the mastery of the board of police which was created expressly and avowedly to overthrow him.
 The board consists of five members, appoint ed by the Governor, and the Mayors ol New York and Brook lyn-seven in all. When the first appointments were made, Governor King appointed four republicans and one American. The Mayors chosen by the two cities, were both democrats; they both denied and resisted the conStitutionallty of the law, and declined sitting with the board. After desperate struggle, the law was pronounced to to be con- stitutional, but Mayor Wood held of from the board, and took nO part Ill its acts. The re- pubicans, having it all their way, could afford to spare ore of their members, and ac- cordingly, the President Mr. Draper, resigned. The power of appointment to fill the vacancy vested in the board itself, and there were left acting three republicans and one Amencan.- While the former was slumberng in security, negiccting to act suddenly Mayors Wood and Powell make their appearance at the board and it Is discovered that the American mem Der Is in revoltagainst lis republcau colleagues, and, with the two democrats, brings this famous commission to dead lock. They can't fill the vacancy with republican,, without the vote of the American, and he won't consent, upon which the Tribune Is wrothful with its friends, and warns them that Mayor Wood has brains and pluck enough to outwit them all"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
GF The Gazette thus expresses its wish in regard to the Missouri election:

regard to the lI ssouri election:
 "M MIssoURl--In the election for Governor, which came off on Monday last, we think Ro- llns, the American candidate, has, in all proba- bllity been elected. It is true, the wish is father to the thought, for we have after years ofeXperieuce, come to the conclusion, that ram pant, many coiored democracy, always has the best chance for success"
 Rollins is the candidate of the Kao,o NotA- ings, Bentonitcs and Uach ypuJljc@s We are surprised to find the Gazette wishing him sue cess. While it holds up its hands in holy hor. TOT at Gov Walker in Kansas, it prays for the election of an emancipation Governor in Mis- souri! Rollins is supported by the St. Louis Democrat, all undisguised, open-mouthed abo- lition paper Are we to class the Gazette with the St. Louis Democrat?