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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03

THE MONEY CRISIS IN NEBRAsKA.-Th Western Exchange Bank at Omaha, Nebraska has failed, with $l19,0UO in circulation. E was the first bank established in that terrtor but as the Territory itself is only two or thra years old, it has got along as fast" as som! older States, for two out of it's four banks aa now in liquidation.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03

THE PROSPECT OF RAISING THE CENTRAL AMERIcA.-Some papers, says the Baltimore American, have been giving currency to re- ports that the Boston Submarine Armor Com. pany had proposed to the underwriters to raise the Central America and save her treasure.- The mate gives her position when she went down, lat. 31. 45, Ion. 78. 15. From that point to the nearest land Cape Roman) is 65 miles and the soundings show 600 fathons of water. From these facts the absurdity of attempting to raise the vessel or her treasure must be ap- parent.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03

APPOINTMENTS BY THE GovERNoR.-Sam- uel Farmer, sheriff of Johnson county, Uice M D. Griffith, resigned. William w. Davis, Treasurer of Hot Spring county, vice Thomas J. Brooks, resigned
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03

0r Mr. D. L. OConnell will please accept our thanks for late Louisville papers. He has just returned from the east with fine lot of goods.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03
Killing at MemphiS

Memphis, Oct. 2l.-Two more persons were killed this evening
 A Mr. Mason was accidentally shot at the fair grounds.
 Mir. Keen, of Arkansas, was stabbed at the Commercial Hotel, causing immediate death. Dr. Iooke who was shot this morning, is not expected to recover
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03

GF Banks make money plenty. Suppose hotel keeper should act upon their system; should take a gill of brandy as basis, and then make t plenty by pouring ' gallon of water into t, The brandy would be plenty to be sure, and as worthless as irredeemable bank paper rass.-Aemphis Agpeal.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03
LITTLE ROCK, Uct. Zod, Ioo'.
CAPT. DANLEY-

Hear .Sir--I learn that there are statements made in the New Orleans and other papers, that 1 had decoyed off a white girl under false pre- lenses, and sold her as a slave in New Orleans. I have pot seen these statements myself, but pronounce them false in toto. l purchased the girl at a fair price, as slave, and though of light complexion she is of negro blood, and not winter than hundreds of others of the mixed race. I believe you are cognzaat of some of the facts. 1 will thank you to contradict the statements abolitionsts are making in regard to me, in con nection with the sale of said slave Yours, truly, J. G. HALLIBURTON
 Papers which have noticed this affair will in justice to me, please publish the above.
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03

PENNSYLVANIA LEGIsLATURE--THE BANK RELIEF BILL A LAw.-The Pen,svlvanian, of the 14th inst, says:
 The State Legislature yesterday passed bill for the relief of the banks of the State, and providing for a resumption of specie payments en the second Monday in April, 1858, and the
 being approved by the Governor, both Rnches adjourned zine die at 10 o'clock last
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03
f6I A banker asked a yoIIno lady of this cit-

W banker asked young lady of this city what kind of money she liked best
 Matrimony," she replied.
 What interest does it brng?' asked the sharp banker.
 "lt properly invested, it will double the original stock every two years,' she replied
 lie concluded sine was match for him. but the rest is secret.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03

THE STATE RIGHTS DEMOCRAT AND THE lNTELLIGENcER.-Below We give article from the State Rights Democrat, and the reply to it of the Van Buren lntelligencer. We will not, nor, we imagine, will the State Rights De- mocrat, quarrel with the Inteligencer about its position on the question of rotation It claims to be d rotation journal, and has made no little noise upon the subject, but its conclusions are such as we commend. In the article we copy below, 1t says "9 He myority fMe democratic Party of dte S5tte Hinh Aat He interest Q( Me Stde tcW Je saJserred Ly he reelection of any or od tse present iacansJeats-gly content say 1ce.' I'm, is precisely our doctrine, JH t $ not rota- tioa. IL should be called by some other aame The people are the judges. If they do not wish to re-elect the incumbent, they have the right to elect some one else. On the contrary, if it is their desire to retain any of their ser wants u the public service, they have the un- doubted right to do so The whole matter is with the people, aud, as we are democrat, we desire that it should ever rest wi;h them.
 The only office to which the constitution in- terposes barrier to reelection is the office of Governor, and even to that, it permits the peo- pie to elect an incumbent the second time.- Whether this provision is wise one or not, we care not about arguing. The convention that formed the constitution and imposed this re- strictlon upon the power of the people to re- elect man as often they desired to the office of Governor was composed of majority of whiss--not democrats. It has been often said that the convention that framed our State con- sttuiion was democratic. Such is not the fact the convention was composed of majority
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03

or By reference to his card, it will be seen that Mir. Howell has opened school for young ladies. MT. Howell, as teacher, has few su- periors, which, together with his urhanity and gentlemanly bearing will commend him to this community.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03

MISCoNCEPTIoN.-Our brief reply to the edi- torial of the State Rights Democrat, on Col. Burrow and rotation, has been misunderstood by some and misconsrued into a censure of the course of that paper We intended to cast 10 ceusure upon our friend of the State Ri 5hts Democrat. Our reply to his humorous call upon us to notice Col. Burrows position on the subject of rotaton was intended solely 10 give to the public Col. Burrows views as stated by himself 10 Us in frequent conversations. From the statements of the Pine Puff Democrat and the Napoleon Planter, Col. Iindman had been naturally led into the belief that Col. Burrow favored the doctrine of the rotatioliSts. If Col Burrows views are such as he stated them to uS we in truth should feel disposed to com mend" him; but if they are what the Planter and Pine Bluff Democrat who set themselves up as his organs, claim them to be, we should feel, as Col. Hindman feels but little sympathy for him.
 As for condemning the course of the editor of the State Rights Democrat, we had no such idea. We, on the contrary, have admired il greatly and have read his able articles in oppo- sition to rotation as policy of the democratic party, with both pleasure and profit. Among the earliest to speak out on the subject, he has battled gallantly until now there is hardly an antagonist to oppose him. He met the issue boldly and reGuted and demolished all the po- sitons taken by those dsorganizng sheets whose object it has been to stir up strife in the democratic party.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03

RESIGNATION OF Gov. IzARD.-The Balt- more Sun, of the 18th, says that Gov. lizard, of Nebraska, has resigned his office, and re- quested the President to relieve him imme- diately. It is supposed that a citizen of Kentucky will be selected to fill the vacancy.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03
he delegation is as follows:
PENNsyLyANIA ELECTION N-PAcKER de

PENNSYLVANIA ELECTIoN.-PACKER, demo. crat, for Governor, it is supposed will have about forty thousand majority over WILMoT, republican. In thirty counties his majority already is fl GOO.
 The Legislature is about two-thirds demo- cratic, as follows:
 Democratic. Opposition. Doubtful Senate. .. 2I I'll House. ........ 66 34
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03

0GF L. D. Harvey, esq, Lake Village, Chi cot county, is agent for the True Democrat
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03
" All that's bright mus talc, The brightest, the t.ee.cs-,
Democrat and other rotation journals, Bu. ye-5efdiy, the word o' Jla..o4 might Have stood against the deH.1trttte world; nov
 lie, ht there,
 A,,yl z d.,
.or to do him reverence

And houea0 pooI Co dc AliA reverence.
 But we insist that Jackson come forth once more and administer his rotation physic. Ws nave the authority of the Democrat that he B aPhyslclan without superior, and we are vii ling to entruSt ourselves with him. Whetha Gen. ! ell Is clever or meaa man does not a all effect the issue between the Democrat and ourself. Whether he has kown Us five or ftt7 years or crushed us with the weight of fay0N does not come to the question. We will say however, that our fortune does not hang upon the smile or frown of any man and we are LG aware of any favor that the General could pos sibly confer on us. We know Gen. Tell to H gentleman of the kindlest feeling, of large heart and great devotion to those he deems l3 friends; but as we want no favor there will beW difficulty between the Gen. and ourself on th3 point. Whether the Gen. has been clever or iA and he has been both to us the political wors feels no interest in whatever. .The question: did Gen. Yell write political articles in th Democrat over the signature of Jackson? " say emptaticaly that he did. The Democnl says Mr. Fletcher" Final, D " "Curiosity."- Pine Bttf Enterprise.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03
The GeOrgia Election

From private dispatches received last even ing from Augusta and Savannah we learn that Brown, the democratic candidate for Governor is elected by about ten housaM mgordy'
 The democrats have carried both branches of the State Legislature by large majorities.
 ln the sixth Congressional District, Jackson. democrat, is elected by t,oo housand naojoylty,
 The Congressional delegation stands six de mocrats to two Know-N othings-a democratic gain of one.
 The delegation is as follows:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03

DR. IALLIBURToN.-Bel elow, we give a card from this gentleman, and the editorial con- meuts of the Gazette and Democrat in relation to a transaction, of which we had heard noth- ing belore Of Dr. Halliburton, we can say, there is nc man who stands higher than he doeS ill the estimation of those who know him. He represented Hot Spring county several years ago in the General Assembly and is widely known as a man of an uublemished character The slander perpetrated upon him has not the slightest foundation in fact. The following we clip from the Gazette:
 DR uALLIBURTON' CARD.-We publish be 7 low, the card of pr. Halliburton, ol this coun- ty, in regard to a transaction which has, of late cut some figure in the newspapers of the coun- try. No one, knowing Dr. H., would, for mo- ment, entertain the thought that he was guilty of any such crime as has been falsely charged against him.
 The mulatto girl in question is certainly of negro descent. She was owned, and remained in this neighborhood as a slave for more than five years-as such she has been bought and sold two or three times in this county. While here, she, nor no one else, ever thought of her being any thing but a slave-and whatever she, or any one else, may say, the claim that she is free, and ot white descent, is sheer fabrication:
 LITTLE ROCK Oct 23d 1857
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03

The column of railroad debt began to totter.- The Philadelphia banks suspended specie pay ments The New York and Boston banks, af- ter waiting reasonable time, suspended also Why should we descend to further particulars? The beautiful inverted pyramid of bank credits, with the five beautiful columns of bank debts, commercial debt, railroad debt, town lot and wild land debt, and state city and county debt, now strew the ground with ruins.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03

MELANCHoLY-From correspondent, we learn that while Maj. Jno W. Finney was en- gagged in making some slight repairs in the steam saw mill of Mr. Hall, at Nashville, Hampstead county, he accidentally got his arm caught in the machinery, which wrenched it completely loose from the body; and caused his death in about six hours.
 Maj. Finney was born in Virginia, and had resided in this State about four years. By hs gentlemauly department urbanity and beuevo- fence he had eudeared to him large number of friends. He was about 30 years of age. His Masonic brethren buried him on the 10th Oct, with the usual houors of the order." NJ.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03

sB We arc authorized to announce JOSHUA F. JAMES, as a candidate for City Constable, at the .nsuing January election.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03
Little Rock and Fort Smith Branch of the
 Cairo and Fulton Railroad.


 We learn that the company of the Little Rock and Fort Smith branch of the Cairo and Fulton railroad, at its meeting in Van Buren, on the 24th of October, accepted the provisions of the act of the General Assembly of the 2Gth No- vember 1856, have executed their bond in ac- cordance with section seven of the said act and have filed it in the executive office. We also learn that the bond has been approved by the Governor of the State, 50 that the lands granted to the State by Congress, to aid i'll building the Fort Smith branch of the Cairo and Fulton railroad, have vested in the company, on the condition that they will, |" on or before the 26th of November, 1858, either grade twenty-five miles, or complete ten miles, of said road, at the opinion of the company"
 We understand that the company have as- surances that they will not only comply with this condition, but also construct the whole road within the time prescribed by Congress. We understand further that it is the intention of the company to commence the work, at as early a day as possible beginning on the north side of the Arkansas river, opposite Little Rock, and proceeding westward.
 When we take into consideration the fact that the lands granted by Congress are immense ly valuable, and sufficient to defray the whole cost of building the road, and that, when com- pleted, the road will pass through region of country rich in agricultural and mineral pro- ducts, we yield ourself implicitly to the en- couraging belief that its construction is certain.
 Along the line of the Little Rock and Fort Smith branch of the Cairo and Fulton railroad there are immense coal fields, tbat, with no great deal of outlay, could be made as productive as any coal mines now being worked. There is every nducement for the early completion of this railroad, and rejoiced to see its friends and managers taking hold of it in earnest.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03
RECEIvHR's OFFICE, IIv . IL Dnr .D1 ,S-

DEAR JoHNsoN-In compliance with your request, I herewith transmit you a statement of all the lands sold at this office from the 1st of January, 1856, to the Both day of Septem- ber 1857.
 In 1856 there was sold. =. .137 ,176 25-1OO In 1857 up to the 30th of Sep
 tember ..................11 ,508 3t10O
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03

s43" We are authorized to announce A. J. SMITH, IS candidate for reelection for the office of City Recorder for he City of Little Rock at the ensuing
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03
Little Rock and Fort Smith Branch ot
 the Cairo and Fulton Railroad.

It is not our purpose to suggest any steps by which this important railroad can be built In copying below notice of the matter from the Fort Smith Herald, we desire only to express our qualification that the friends of the enter- prise are alive to its importance and practica- blitv. They have munifcient donation of land and should be ready, at as early day as possible. to go into the market, and upon the faith of their lands raise the necessary means to construct the work. It might be impossible, at this time, to procure means upon any secu1- ty. The monetary affairs of the country are so deranged that attempt to dispose of bonds, though secured by such real estate as the com pany possesses, the best security in the world might prove intellectual and therefore be lmpru- dent But then the company should be pre- pared when more prosperous times come. II the present donation of land be suffered to re- vert to the general government, the period may be distant before we shall have a railroad to Fort Smith and Van Buren. Now is the time to get in readiness.
 The Fort Smith Herald has the following;
 We are pleased to learn, that matters are in progress for the commencement of work upon this branch of the road. Col. Shoemaker alter an absence of several weeks, returned to thls place, on Tuesday last, and had an interview with the President and Directors ot the Arkan : sas Pacific railroad company, and they have ac- ceded to his propositions and have agreed to yield their interest to him-aA uniting tor the purpose of securing the immediate construction | of the road. A committee of five, consisting of Mir. Samuel L. Griffith, Gen. A. C. Mayors, Col. B. J. Jacoway, Col. DeRosa Carroll and Hon. John F. Wheeler, were appointed to con- fer with the company in Van Buren, and en- deavor to form union of effort upon this inn portant matter with view of getting the work upon the road under way at an early day. Col. Shoemaker feels Sanguine that the road can be built Success 10 the enterprise.
 Since writing the above, Col Shoemaker informs Us that he and the above named com mittee were in Van Buren on Thursday last, but were unable to effect any understanding, as a meeting of the Van Buren board could Lot be had. They will meet again to-day, at which time something will be done, an account ol which will appear ln our next lSsue.'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03

Total 250,6S4 59-I0O Yours truly,
 ChAS. 5. MITCHELL,
 ReceiUer.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03

sss We are authorized to announce HENRY 'RlFFIrH as a candidate for Constable of the city f Little Rock at the ensuing January election
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-03

We conclude then that rotation is a good and sound doctrine. '- d@ BUte@ hteHiyencer, dug I4th
 The lntelligencer argues with the Fort Smith Herald, as to length of service a single term such It says, Is the strict meaning of the phrase Such Is our own opinion, and we shall hold them to the point. We have shown in a for mer position of this article, how rapidlv the Herald acquired fuller knowledge of bistori. cal facts, but its progress is quite thrown into the shade by the marvellous capacity of the lhtelliSehcer In the extracts above given it presents the definition of the term "rotation in oihcP," treating 1t as a new phrase whose mean Ing might not be generally underst cd, if not explained; and by the words, "let the demo- crHtlc party adopt the principle of rotation," proves that it did not regard it as having here toiore had the sanction of the party In the extraordinary article that follows it has dis covered that the principle was inaugurated by Washington, when he "dethroned King George!' But we dare not attempt comment. There are but two persons in the Union that could crticise the lntelligencer's flights of tan cy, as they deserve; those two are the immor. tai John Phoenix and Phiiander F. 0. Dosticks esqrs. Republish the article, Mr. Editor. even to comma, as 1t originally appeared, and with all It's " beauties clustering thick upon it."- lou can not occupy your space with more ex- traordlnary specimen of the erich. rare and racy;" or that will afford your readers better illustration Of the fact of "the blind leading the blind" Here it is:
 RoTATIoN.-When Washington fought and gained the freedom of his country, it then thought to be of freedom, and of has been ever since and we hope it will be. He boldly asserted at the close of the war, '' that the bosom of America open for the down trodden and oppressed of every nation, not making any distinction between cmes or nations but for each and every one who wished to seek home in this hard earned free eoun try He guarantied no right of qualification of birth of one over another, but contrast them all upon an equality. He boldly asserted that the offices and pubic stations belonged to the people of this coun ty anl that the people should have he right of SC lecting their choice fill such offices and stations but there has been many changes and violations since his
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-20
Western Land Speculation.

What is Western land speculation
in reality? 1t is simply this: One
man buys land at sl.25 at $3.50 or
$500, and invests again further
west" The second purchaser makes
some Improvements upon the lands,
and sells for $500 per acre. In the
meantime some other speculator"
has built mill near by and lays out
village, and the third purchaser sells
the tract of land Of which we have
been speaking at SIS or $40 per acre.
In a year or two "a railroad comes
along which is built by some other
"speculator," because it will pay, and
the fourth buyer sells for $25 per acre,
to purchaser who wishes to put on
improvements and occupy it himself,
to whom the same property will be
worth $50 per acre in few years.
Here are four men who have doubled
and trebled their money within year
or two from the day of investment.
and this is the simple history of land
speculation in the fertile West. Mind
you. we say fertile, for when the last
man who wants the land for farming
purposes can realize IL per cent inter-
est, with the chances in favor of it's
again doubling itself in value, where.
Tho hoask. is the chance for "crisis.'
the East, is in the fact tls~a~.->l;- Ids
on thousands are leaving the worn-out
lands of the older States and seeking
the West, where not only fertile lands
can be bought cheap, but where
fortunes have been made by thousands
on thousands of men Of small means,
and where the same luck awits thous-
ands on thousands more, who are
on hand in season, and when farming
will pay. all things considered, two
hundred per cent. better than in most
of the Eastern States. The Eastern
journals know this, and hence their
scarecrow stories of the dangers of
the land investments of the Vest
Madison Journal.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-20
In London Bayard Taylor writes

In Lonuon bayar laytor WIitcS
Mr.. Sumner is at Maurigy's Hotel
in Regent street. l have not yet
seen him, but some friends tell me he
is looking very well. No American
has ever been more popular in England
than Mr.. Sumner, and he is at present
floating OH the top wave Of London
society. l heard the other day good
story of his arrival here. He entered
his name upon the book as simply:
"Mr. Sumner, Boston," and was &C.
cordingly set down by the host and
his funkies as an ordinary traveller.
The next morning one Of the latter
came to Mr.. Summers room in some
excitement, and said: Lord Broug.
ham is down stairs, Sir, asking for
you" To the walters amazement,
Mr.. S. qutiely said, without exhibiting
the least surprise VERY well
show him up" Not long afterward
the former came still more excited.
"Sir, the Lord Chief Justice has called,
and he asks for you'll" Show him
up" was again the cool reply. After
his Lordship had departed the waiter
came once more, bewildered and .
little aggravated: Sir, Sir, the
Lord Chancellor of England has called
to see you!" "Show him up" re-
peated Mr.. S. These astonishing facts
were, no doubt, at once communicated
to the landlord for the next days
Morning Post announced the arrival
of His Excellency, the Honorable
Mr.. Sumner" ut Maugry's Hotel.