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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-12-08
Or The Memphis Avalanche says:

"It is said that the Arkansas papers are agi- tating the subject Of expeIing all free negroes and mulattoes from the State The Louisville Journal thinks the authorities will not be so imprudent as to expel the mulattoes, as, if such policy were pursued for any considerable period of ,me the effect would be to depopu- late the State.''
 This slur of Prentices loses it's effect when it is known that there are more free mulattoes in the city of Louisville, than in the whole State of Arkansas. Further, that the percentage of mulattoes to blacks in Arkansas is nearly a half less than in Kentucky. Above all, it comes with bad grace from man who was feted ionised, dinnered and bespattered with praise as Prentice was here. Perhaps while here his natural allinties led him to associate with that class and to think them more numer- ous than they really ae Prentce's wit must be on the less when it runs such dregs.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-12-08
Rocky Comfnt, Ark., Nov. 18th, '58. Communicated for the Considera- ton of the General Assembly of AYlancac

Notes on openinq Me Rel Riuer Ryt-Louisia
 7eras anl Arkansas N1vigotion Compqny-
 Lowsiopa Luke ant Bayoa C7mpaay- One
 Ton too much n the ire -What to they
 Mean?
 Any public work should interest each and tended to benefit But unfortunately for poor suffering south Arkansas, her citizens have l- teraily rested upon "their oars" aud quietly submitted to every swinde and imposition foisted upon her. Evils crying to high heaven for remedying have been passed over with ooh, they have 1t in their power and there is no use for us to say nar!'
 This supineness has literally made thistle field of a country capable of supporting one thousand people to the square mile. This fact cannot be denied by any one who has once ever beheld the rich uplands and alluvial bottoms of the Red river basin in south Arkansas And why are these lands not settled and in cultiva- ton? Simply for the want of facilities for communication an outlet-and that too by way of Red river. For this purpose we have lad profound legislation. We have had very industrious and very interested members in congress as far as our interests are concerned \ move upon the political chess board to win Il future elections have been their damning in- erestedness. Such, for instance, as the Over md Mail Route to California, apart from the ne under consideration.
 do hope the senators and representatives rom this distr ct will bear in mind the impos- bllity of citizens in Louisiana to vote in this tate, and that they will insist upon such re- srlctions as will protect our interests when the louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas navigation ompany presents their charter, presented to hem by the legislature of Louisiana, for ratif- aton, with amendments so as to remove ob- iectionable features.
 This charter was granted to them for the 'urpose of opening the raft in Red river, with
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-12-08
A Matter of Taste.

The Jefferson Independent copies the squib from the Ouachita Herald in relation to our pro- position to furnish a copy of our paper to any architect who would sead us plan for jail, and our reioinder where we add that we will send the architect copy both of the Herald and True Democrat, and adds the following:
 We last week borro1ge3 plan from the con- tractors who are building the jail for Jefferson county. and published it for the benefit Of the True Democrat. Hav'nt we claim on the kane and aatidotep But as we have both papers already we will take the subscription price ID ginger-cakes, that being a commodity as near akin to those spicy journals as we can think ot''
 We have clipped the jail article from the h. dependent and TOW draw the following order:
 To any baker or grocer in the city of Pine Bluff, Sir or Madam-please deliver to the editor of the Jeffersen Independent, ginger cakes to the amount of two dollars, and send bill to this office.
 We believe that the editor of the Herald will ditto this, so that there is good time in pros pect for the man of the Independent. It IS said that all men have their weak points. Some gre amorous or bbulous; others ambitious or avaricious One is quidnunc fond of news papers and gossip; another has ta'te for music or poetry, for books paintings or statuary.- One fancies trinkets and novelties; another has penchant for antiquities. But the editor of the Jefferson Independent differs from these Bright eyes or rosy wine; place, power or vel low gold; the latest news or tale, delight him not. Songs and dances, books, paintings and statues he passes by; things new or old have no charms for him, but his amable weakness, nay, his ruling passion is passonate fondness for gingerbread. De gustibus non, etc.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-12-08

he not know, as we'll as every other intelligent man, that there are only about eleven hundred democratic voters in Indepedendence county this wild statement to the contrary netwth- standing. Mir. Lewis does not make any direct or specific charge against me, only by insinua- tions 1 would rather he had done so. But my great sin in the eye of Mr. Lewis appears to be ths--that 1 failed to vote in the demo- cratic caucus for MT. Sebastian, when forsooth every democrat r Independence county was for him but one.
 But ask him in all good conscience, if every democrat in Independence county was for Mir. Sebastian but one, as intimated in his card. why did not he (the fast friend of MT. Sebastan,) get upa Sebastian meeting, and send up ins;ruc- tons to the Independence delegation, which he could have done easily, if such had been the fact, etc
 But having slept upon the rights of his friend uni after inc battle was over, he then rises up and becomes my judge, jury and executiouer, or in other words, condemns me indirectly for not obeyins instructions which were never given
 But can confidently appeal from his deci- sion to the great tribunal of an enlightened pub lie opinion, for the approval of my course in re- ference to the election of United States Sena- | tor.
 Hoping that the wrath of my friend, (the resister,) has subsided, and that returning sense of reason, will at least prompt him to be as ready to do justice to others as to exact il 1 from them.
 1 remain dear sirs, Yours with esteem, J. s. TRIMBLE.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-12-08
News Items.

The Governors of the States of Georgia and Mississippi, in their messages to the legislatures of those States recommend the prohibition of small bank bills.
 The secretary of the navy has received dis patches from the Paraguan expedition. The Fulton, Water Witch and Harriet Lane had ar rived at Barbadoes on their way to the port of general rendezvous, Montevdeo.
 Five seats will be contested in the next Con- gress. One from Maine, two from New York, one from Pennsylvania and one from Missouri.
 India rubber is superseding iron for tires of wheels. An iron tire will wear out in 4,0OO miles of travel while an india rubber tire will endure 12O00 miles,
 The chess match between Harwitz and Mor- phy is concluded. Morphy refused to receive the stakes as Harwitz plead bad health, but was prevailed upon to renew the contest The game now stands: Morphp7, darwitz ?. Nor phyis to play eight games at once, being blind fold. The Emperor of the French is to occupy one of the tables, Morphy giving him the ad- vantage of rock.
 John Bell is spoken of as a candidate for Go- venor of Tennessee and Geo. D. Prentice for Governor of Kentucky.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-12-08

Death of General B. E.

Last week we announced tAe n ell ucholy fact of the death of Hon. John II. Torbett, representative from Scott county This week it is our painful task to add the death of Hon. Bryan H. Smithson, Senator from the county of Washington. Gen. Smthson was a native or 1929 came to Arkansas and settled in Wash ingtOn county. He WAS elected and served for F years as clerk and afterwards, for two terms, as sheriff of that county. He was appointed Seminole agent, but after eighteen months of service, resigned. In 1854 he was elected one of the representatives, and in 1858 elected state senator from his county. He has the con- idence not only of the people of his county, but of all with whom he associated and had connexion and engaged that deep rooted and hearty popularity not often accorded to men, He was a warm kind hearted man--charit- able and forgivng. As husband and father he was never surpassed--as friend he sincere ond faithful. Though engaged in many polti- cal contests where strife and bitterness is so of- ten engendered yet he bore no malice and when approached with kindness even by an enemy, his better feelings gained the ascendancy, every passionate feeling went from him and his re- concilaton was full and sincere. Peace to his who knew him, we offer our sympathies. They mourn for a husbaud and father. We have lost friend
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-12-08
The Webb Sisters.

The manager of the Little Rock theatre hay ing effected a re-engagement with these talent ed performers for five nights they still continue to attract full houses. We have had success sion of the best stock plays, among others "The T oney Moon," "The Hunchback," !" fLove," "Evadne," "Green Bushes," and others. is almost useless to add that Miss Emma in all these plays sustained the leading characters with taste and spirit. She was well sustained by the other performers, and MT. Con- nor added to his reputation by his representa- ton of Master Walter and other prominent parts. On Monday night was produced Sheri- dan Knowles play of Love, and there was not character in it that was not well filed As the Countess, Mss Emma Webb gave us some As fine acting as we ever witnessed. Both iu ahe first scene with Huon, and in the las, where she defeS the Empress, the severest critic would have been nleased. Every tone and gesture was mat 70 tell and was in perfect keeping with the character Mir. Connors Huon, elicit ed ire luent applause. There was, in the first scene, want of plabilit 2 T enough of con- hct between the serf and lover, but in the other scenes and especially with the I'ule and Countess, when he signs the marriage contract his acting would have done credit 10 any one. In this connexion we may remark that M Mo- roney, a. the Duke was faultless. Though a subordinate character, it was well studied and thoroughly acted. He appears to improve every time he appears. His Wild Murtough, sn the drama of Green Bushes, was tip top
 Mrs. Moroney as Geraldine added another to her list of triumphs. The acting was so true, the picture of woe so complete, that we could hardly persuade ourselves that 1t was art. In the play of Love, she was every inch aa Empress; picture of blended dignity and sWeetn sS.
 Miss Ada still continues to charm hv her ex- quisito singing and dancing. As Nelly, in Screen Bushes," she surprised Us by the ex- tent of her capabilities as a pathetic actress During the scene, where when seeking for the lost child, she meets the widowed mother, her acting was so natural, that she drew tears from eyes unused to the melting mood. Her Nelly was indeed gem. We have only space enough left to notice Mr. McMillan, who is one of the most pleasing and correct actors in the establish ment.
 Histronics seem quite the rage in Arkansas. -.. We see that they have theatre in full blast at Fort Smith, and amatuer societies in Cam den, Helena, and elsewhere. But, we speak by the card when we say, that no where in the west, and we are not certain that we shall ex- oept New Orleans, can be found a company that render good plays in a truer, more spirited and lively manner, than here, nor two more popular, talented actresses than the Misses Webb
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-12-08
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In front of the President and on his right hand, sits the Secretary of the Senate,
 JOIN D. KIMBELL. ESQ

In front of the President and on his right hand, sits the Secretary of the Senate,
 JOHN D. KIMBELL ESQ
 Mr. Kimbell is small, spare made man, with black hair and eyes, an expressive face and is about 25 years of age He is native of Hali- fax county, N. C., but his parents came to Ar kansas with him when he was quite a child
 He was educated partly in this State and Lebanon (Tenn., } law school Upon his return to Arkansas, at the age of twenty one years he was admitel to the bar and commenced the practice of law in Hampstead county. He was for some time associated with MT. James M, Killyore in the editorial management of the Hempstpad Democrat In 1856 he was elected Secretary of the Senate. In 1857, he was for a time. associate editor of the True De m,crat He was appointed swamp land secre- tarv and made Little Rocl, his residence. Du- ring the past year, he married the daughter of C. Iangtree, esl., of this city.
 Mr K is graceful and vigorous writer, a good bpsincs- man and well qualified for the station he flls. The style of his journals com pares favorablv with those of his predecessors and does him much credit
 On the left of MT. Kmbell sits Mr. w. Er- win. assistant secretary. Mr. E. is quite young man from Phillips county, Ark, and formerly from TIinds county, Mississippi.
 He has had but little experience in his new duties and seems to be young man of some ability.
 In my next, I shall notice other members of the Senate
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-12-08
Tor the True Democrat.
SENATE CHAMBER, } LlNZe Rock. Nov. 29th. ISIS.

l. LdGt h0cf, NOV. LJLtl, lSUS. | MEssRs. JOHNSON & YERKEs- -
 GhNTLEMEN: In the White River Arkan- sian of the 1Sth inst, which reached me a few days since, 1 noticed with surprise the card of w. W. Lewis, of Batesvle
 This card contains several insnuations. not to say unkind reflections, touching the course which 1 have pursued iu reference to the election of U. s. Senator. 1 pass over all that part of his card which relates to the action of those houo rable gentlemen, who now sit in the other end of the capitol and come directly to the two points in which am indirectly implicated, or rather abused, for not having voted for MT. Sc. bastlan. He says of me, with flourish of trumpets, that heard our Senator assured bv honorable and intelligent democrats, in public crowd, on the day before he started to Little Rock, that they had diligently inquired as to this subject, and they never had been able to find but one democrat who opposed the re-elec- tion of MT. Sebaslian".
 Now, Mr. Editor, word in reference to the public crowd of which the gentleman speaks in the above paragraph.
 That crowd consisted of three individuals myself and MT. Lewis making two of them, the other individual did hold the language as quoted above-but was I bound (in the absence of instructions from may consttuents) to take the mere say-so of single individual and follow his advise, rather than look for the voice of eighteen hundred freemen?-such an idea is cer tainly preposterous. Again he says, " heard the canvass opened in this county he had heard fifteen hundred democratic voters express their preference for Mir. Sebastian" Now l ask MT. Lewis, in all candor, if this language had been held to him, tf he ,ooud have beleved it, for does
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-12-08
AN ACT to change the time of holding g the Probate Courts of the Counties of Bradley and Scott

SEC. lst. Be t enacted by the Ggneraz As- se1nb'y ot tue State of Arkansas, That the Pro- bate Court ofthe county of Bradley shall here after be holden on the second Mondays in January, April, July and October in each year, and the Probate Court of the county of Scott shall hereafter be holden on the fourth Mon days in January, April, July and October in each year.
 SEC. 2d Be Ifotaer enacted, That all writs process, or continuances, issued by the Clerk of the Probate Court of said counties of Brad ley and Scott. previous to the taking effect of this act, shall not be avoided or impaired or in any manner affected by The change made in re- lation to the commencement of said terms, but all such writs or process, shali be reurnable to the terms fixed by this act
 SEC. 3l. Belt .futber enacted, That all laws or parts of laws, in conflict with the provisions of this act be, and the same are hereby repeal ed, and that this act shall take effect and be in force from and after the first day of February, A. D. 1859
 4DD1Oyf3 1SH Nore,1Ler 1S5S
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-12-08
For the True Democrat. Paragraphs of members of tho General Assembly. ,-
BY g. F. V. NDExEDI No. I.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE sEsArE.

THE PRESIDENT OF THE SESATE.
 Upon entering the Senate chamber the eye is naturally attracted to the central figures The gentleman who is presiding, is Judge Tho mas Fletcher, of Arkansas county. He is a man of medium height forty-two years of age, dark hair and of temperament that physolo- gists would term nervo-billo- sanguine.
 The expression of his face in repose is thought ful and would be indicative of melancholy was it not for the frequent and ready smiles that break over it. His manners are subdued, unob- trlsve and aTable.
 Judge Fletcher is native of Nashville, Tenn, graduated with honor at the University of Nashville; moved to Natchez, where he ob- with the most eminent men of the State of Mississippi, and was elected probate judge of Adams county against large whig opposition. The office of probate judge in that State is one of honor and importance, having exclusive jurisdiction of many matters not acted upon in our courts of that name.
 He was the first democrat elected to office in Adams county. In 1845 upon the unani- nous recommendation of the Mississippi dele gation in Congress, he was appointed by Presi- dent Polk marshal of Mississippi, which office he filled for six years, and until the year 1851 when he removed to Arkansas county in this State, where he now resides. In 1858 he was elected Senator from the counties of Arkansas, Desha and Jefferson, against fierce opposition Upon his first entrance in legislative body, so highly was he esteemed that his brother sena- tors at once called upon him to preside over their body. It was supposed by many that being unacquainted with parliamentary rules and proceedings. the honors would sit awkwardly on him. but it was surprising to see with what ease and modest dignity he acquitted himself of his new abors. His quick mind, suave man. ners and frmness enabled him to enter upon the discharge of his duties promptly and eff ciently as if his whole life had been spent in presiding over deliberative bodies.
 Mir. Fletcher is, and has ever been, a firm. consistent democrat, and his political record, like his character is without blot or blemish
 The Judge, we believe, is married, and is now planter.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-12-08
NiggerS Getting Nice.

We clip the following advert tsement from the columns of that great black republican or gan, the N Y Tribune:
 A MULArTO GENTLEMAN desires L1A RREA kFAST and DINNER with re- spectable private family who are good livers, and reside not above 18th st., nor below 4th st. Address C.. Box No 8 Tribune office.
 This 'muato gentleman" who desires quar- terS in 'private family" (whte of course) where they are good hverS,' was no doubt ac- comnodated Among the devotees of nigger equality who voted the black republican ticket at the late election, there are of course many who would jump at the chance of securing the presence of "mulatto gentleman to breakfast aud dine at their tahl's--N Albany Ledger.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-12-08


 (Cr As matter of interest to the people of Polk county, and to set their Representative right before the public, we publish the following, promising that the individual about whom Mr. & caudldate for the legislature; but was legqUy persuaded to abandon the canvass by the au- thority of the laws of North Carolina:
 Greensboro, \. C., Nov. 22d, 1858. HoN. SAMUEL GRAY
 Sir: You will find below true copy of your letter of June 9th 1858, to the Sheriff of Guil- ford county in this State
 "Pok O., Ark, June 9H, 1858. SIR: make this inquiry of you, for the ben eft of the democratic party. If you please, give me information of the political character of John r. Lane. He is s candidate to repre- sent this county in the next General Assembly. And if you think proper, give me also his moral character. He is in the Methodist Church here and is great advocate of the temperance cause Don't fail to write soon you receive this, for the time is very short. Our election is on the first Monday of August next Direct your let ter to Shetuckct Polk county, Arkansas
 SAMUEL CRAY" 1 give you the above copy of your letter with great deal of pleasure, and hope it may an- swer your purpose, quite as well as the rgna did mine.
 Permit me to express through you to the people of Arkansas, portion of them, at least my warmest thanks for the kind consideration and regard received from them while in their midst 1 have the honor to be,
 Very respectfully, your friend, etc.
 L. NJ. SCOTT
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-12-08
Reflection of MT, Sebastian.

We are advised by private telegraphic despatch from Memphis, that the Hon. William K. Sebastian has been reelected to the United States Senate for six years from the fourth of March next by the legislature of Arkansas, now in session. The vote was near ly unanimous. There is no man in the Senate who has served his constituents with greater fidelity than Judge Sebastian, and his continu- ance in that body for another term is proof of the enduring confidence of the people of the State he represents. It affords us much plea sure to record this decision of inc people, and we join with his numerous friends everywhere in rendering our congratulations Washington EnTou
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-12-08

ROMEO AND JULIET--There is some little de- sire on the part of our theater going citizens to see the play of Romeo and Juliet performed t'-morrow night. For several reasons, Mr. Moroney, we learn, will be unable to produce the play as it should be produced, and su.h be- ing the case we hope he will not attempt it. The pieces thus far produced have been well cast and were within the resources of the man. agement, but to attempt play of the high character referred to would require study, dres- ses and scenery that cannot be improvised for an occasion. We have full faith th-. MT. Mo- roney will use every reasonable effort to please public, which though small, has sustained him liberaly, and hereafter, during the season may be able to produce such plays as may be desired.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-12-08
RAND JURY ROOM, Nov. s, 1858.
ATrEsT' VIM. E. PAISLEY 2eyt

CA- The Washington States, in noticing the late speech of Senator Seward, to which we shall give some attention next week, concludes by saving:
 The one great fact of Stewards speech $ that it commands combination and unity on the part Of democrats every here. No matter how vile pr how visionary its ideas, we have already seen the black republicans of Illinois fight their battle upon them, and they undoubtedly will be made the platform of the ablest Abolition lsts. Hence we must gird up our ous, and stand together-a united South, united de- mOcrary
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-12-08

0r The manager of the theatre has shown such disposition to yield to the suggestions of others, that we venture to suggest that repe- ttion of the drama of Green Bushes would draw full house, as many were deprived of the pleasure of witnessing the performance last week, in consequence of the inclemency of the weather