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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26
GT We are indebted to Senator Sebastian for the following information.
General Land Office, Jan. 2, '58.

General Land Office, Jan. 2, '58. SIR-In reply to your oral inquiries on the sub- ject, have to inform you that two lists, com prising five hundred and fifty thousand acres of land were approved to the State of Arkansas on the 17th ult., to aid in the construction of the Little Rock and Ft Smith railroad; and that certified copies of said lists will be sent to the Governor of said State within the coming week, to be delivered to the grantees of the State.
 The total number of acres granted to the State of Arkansas by the act of February, 9th, 1853, is as follows:
 For the Cairo and Fulton railroad .16O 067 40 For Memphis and Little Rock branch. 43S, ,646 S9 For Ft. Smith and Little Rock branch. 55O5 34
 2,l49,2 6S The whole number of acres selected by, and approved to said State, by virtue of said grant, is as follows:
 For the Cairo and Fulton railroad .O69. .22s 40 For Memphis and Little Rock branch. s92l2 90 ForSt. Smith and Little Rock branch 55O.525 84
 1,7oS, ,s67 64 It is proper to add that the Cairo and Fulton and Memphis and Little Rock companies have asserted claim to one hundred and fifty thou sand acres within the limits of the reserve of the land heretofore selected by the State under the swamp land act of 1850, and such of the lands thus contested, as may upon investigation be awarded to the railroad interest. will of course to that extent, increase the amount en- uring to the State under the grant of 1853.
 Very respectfully,
 Your ob't servant,
 THOS. A. HENDRICKS.
 Commissioner. HON. w. K. SEBASTIAN, U. s. Senate.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26
Democratic Meeting at Benton.

Pursuant to previous notice given, the demo- crats of Saline township assembled at the court house in the town of Benton, on Saturday the 16th day of January.
 On motion, Judge Green B. Hughes was elected chairman, and John w. Shoppach ap- pointed secretary. The object of the meeting being briefly explained by the chair, on motion of Joseph Scott, committee of five was ap- pointed to draft resolutions, expressing the sense of the meetng-William Russell, Hiram Col bert, Joseph Scott, P. Link and John Nelson, who reported the following, which were unani- mously adopted.
 Whereas the time will soon arrive, when 1t will devolve on the democracy of the Ed con- gressional district to select congressional stand. ard bearer, and on the democracy of Saline county to select representative to the next State legislature, to uphold their principles and policy in the coming contest, and whereas It IS of great importance, that there should be an early expression of democratic opinion on that subject, therefore
 l. Resolved, That we recommend to the de- mocracy of Saline county, to meet in conven- ton on the Sd Monday of April next, (being the first day of the circuit court for said county,) at the court house in the town of Benton, for the purpose oI appointing ueieSdtco, lo oIoPiooon1 o" line county in the congressional convention for the 2d district to be holden at Camden on the first Monday of May next, to carry out the wishes of this county in selecting democratic nominee for Congress, and also for the purpose of nomi- hating a candidate. to represent Saline county in the next State legislature, and to make no- minations for such other county offices as the said county convention may think proper.
 2. Resolved, That we further recommend to the democrats of the several townships in this county to hold primary meetings in their respec- tive townships, and send up delegates, properly instructed, to said county convention.
 B. Resolued, That this meeting adjourn to the third Saturday in March next, then to sele ct delegates from this township to the county convention, etc.
 4. Resolved, That copy of these proceed ings be furnished to the publishers of the True Democrat for publication.
 On motion the meeting adjourned until the third Saturday in March next.
 GREEN B. HUGHES, Ch'n
 JOHN w. SHoPPACH, Sec'y.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26
Inc True Democrat and Col. P. A.
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 The little patent medicine agent, editing the Napoleon Planter, is hard run for something against us. He does not stickle to misrepresent us-if falsehood will serve his purpose, he does not hesitate to perpetrate one.
 His complaints about our not publishing the proceedings of Congress, where Col. Warren figures, are false. As to our eulogizing Col Warrep's acts, we cannot do it. His acts in Congress, so far as they have come to our know ledge, are not such as we, or any other good democrat, can approve. His resolutions, in re- lation to the expulsion of the delegate from Utah, from his seat in the House of Represent atives, were in the face of the doctrine ot State Rights, and his vote against the issue Of treasury notes, was not only in opposition to the best ln- terests of the country, but in opposition to the administration and the democratic majority Tn Congress.
 His resolutions in relation to Utah are oppos- ed to the doctrine of State rights. Congress has DO power to declare state or territory In state of rebellion--the constitution confers no such power. The courts may try and punish man who is guilty of treason to his country put there is no power to place the ,0hole people ot a state or territory--the innocent as well as the guilty-out of the pale of the law, because of the rebellious proceedings of port'o" oi them.
 Col. Warren says Utah is in state of moral rebellion. What does he mean by that? What has Congress to do with the morals of the couh- try? From what source does it derive its power to supervise the morals of the people! Col. Warren doubtless refers to the pogamy Of the Mormons. If Congress has any power to inter- fere with the private relations between husband and wife, it has the same power to interfere Ill the private relations between master and ser want. In this matter Col. Warren has wandered from the paths of democracy. He has thrown himself in opposition to the doctrine of State riobts. to the Kansas N ebraska act and to the constitution of the United States.
 On his vote against the issue of treasury notes, we equally disagree with him. We do pot think he is justified in his opposition in this matter to the administration and the democratic majority in Congress. The interests of the country demanded the issue of treasury notes, and MT. Buchanan recommended 1t. It was one way of borrowing money to supply the de- fciency in the treasury, occasioned by the late monetary revulsion, and it was way wholly unobjeclionabe. The fact that the treasury notes to be issued bear interest, prevents them from becoming circulating medium and drlv- ing out the gold and silver in the country.
 We regret the course that Col. Warren has seen proper to pursue in Congress, and are re- ioiced that in our whole delegation he stands alone. The democrats of the southern district did not send him there to war upon demo- cratic administration and the doctrine ot State rights, and, we feel assured, cannot and will not approve his conduct.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26

THE TIDE OF IMMIGRATIoN.-We learn from one of the officers of the Memphis and Charleston Railroad, that from twelve to fifteen hundred negroes have been brought over this road to Memphis, within the last thirty days They were owned by planters from the Atlan- tic States, who have purchased farms in Misss- sippi and Arkansas. It is not at all surprising to us that they have found, upon examination and reflection, that sound policy dictated an ex- change of the worn out lands of the old States for the rich soil of the Mississippi valley. They will continue to come until Mississippi, Arkan- sas, Louisiana and Texas shall each boast a population equal to any of the States from which they have removed. The west is capa- cious enough to accommodate all who may pitch their tents here.
 The above is from the Memphis Appeal. In the same paper a few weeks ago, we noticed a statement of number of emigrants, with up- wards of twelve hundred negroes, being on their way to their new homes in Arkansas
 The tide of emigration is just beginning really to set in towards Arkansas. Her rich unoccupied lands are attracting the attention of the people of other States In the last ten years our State has nearly doubled her popula- tiop, and she is progressing now with a stride unparalleled in her history.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26
For the True Democrat The English Bible.

MR. ED1ToR-In the last number of your paper, 1 notice an article over ficticous sigma ture, bitterly attacking some remarks of mne few weeks since, in relation to the Bible in common use. published that article over the initials of my own name, we'll known by many readers of the Little Rock papers for nearly thirty years past. As the author of the piece alluded to writes anonymously, it will not be expected that l should notice him until he plainly avows his name. In the event of his doing so, it will afford me much pleasure, with your permission, to review some of his assertions. As to his insinuation of my decep- tion, blindness, etc, leave it to others to judge Onta responsible name IS publicly givea, am willing to let the article l have already pub- lished stand for what it is considered worth.
 J. w. MOORE.
 Rurala. Jan. 2l. 1858
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26

THE PORK TRADE.-As the season draws to close it IS more apparent that the packing in this section this season, will be in excess of the past. The number slaughtered up to last eve- ning around the falls was 239, 900 head, with 10000 to l5,OOO more to come in. Prices continue dull, and we quote sales of hogs at $3 73@$4 % net, with sales of mess pork at SIP %.
 The packing at Cincinnati, up to last evening was S4S, 900 hogs. against 358, 900 the previous year, with receipts yesterday of 10000 hogs This would indicate that supplies are coming in for the east, instead of going, as heretofore. to New York. Sales of 2,6OO hogs were effected at Cincinnati yesterday at $3 75 to A 20 for extra heavy: Messrs. Woodruff and Funk have slaughtered nine thousand h. 5, and will pro. bably kill four to five thousand more.-Lou;s- vsle Courier, .1an 16.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26

THE FORT SMITH TIMEs.--The 1st. number of this paper is before us, and it comes up fully to what we had expected of Judge JOHN F. WARBLER. It is neatly printed on good sized sheet and is filled with news and interest ing matter Judge Wheeler formerly the edi- tor of the Fort Smith Herald, and for thirty six years the atache in some capacity or other of printing office, possesses in high degree all the qualifications necessary to make and send forth an interesting and useful newspaper. With his ability and experience, the Times will be such paper has been long needed in the growing and fourishing city of Fort Smith, and we commend it to those of our friends who desire reliable newspaper on our western frontier.
 Judge Wheeler is sound democrat, and the Times, we have every reason to believe, will be devoted to the advocacy of sound demo- cratic principles and measures.
 The editor of the Times is an estimable, courteous gentleman, and deserving of success in the career he has chosen. The price of his paper will be g in advance, $2 50 if paid within six months, or S3 if paid at the end of the year.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26
Swamp Lands Confirmed.

We learn from Judge GEORGE c. WATKINS, who has recently returned from Washington City. that he was informed by the Secretary of the Interior whilst there, that about a million acres of s,oanp aud oUeyso,cea lands, lying north of the base line and east of the fifth principal meridian, had been confirmed to the State un- der the law passed by Congress in March last.
 None of these confirmations have been yet reported to our State authorities, though they are daily looked for. As soon as they are reported we shall announce the fact to our req ders. Before the lands thus confirmed can be offered for sale at private entry, they will be ddvertized and offered at public sale.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26
Lands belonging to the Fort Smith branch
 of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad.

Below we give the letter of the commission CT of the general land office to the Governor, accompanying the list of lands inurlng to the State for the construction of the Fort Smith and Little Rock branch of the Cairo and Full ton railroad. It will be seen that the number of acres is 55OOOO This makes the grant a magnificent one, and properly managed, would furnish the means to construct the road. The list of lands is on file in the executive office. We are indebted to Gov. Conway for a copy of the commissioners letter:
 GENERAL LAND OFFICE,
 January 7th, 1858} SIR-Herewith, I enclose two lists, compris- ing the lands inuring tc the State of Arkansas, by virtue of the grant of February 9th, 1853, to aid in the construction of the Fort Smith and Little Rock branch of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad
 Said lists embrace an area of .fue Hundred and fifty thousand acres, which, as you will observe, are approved to the State, subject to any valid interfering rights which may have accrued prior to the final and official location of the road, and the designation of the sections from which the indemnity would be selected. You will please acknowledge the receipt of these lists in your official capacity as Executive of the State.
 1 have the honor to be,
 very respectfully, your ob't serv't,
 THOS. A. HENDRICKS
 Commissioner. His ExcelIency, ELIAS N CONWAY,
 Governor of Arkansas.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26

STEAMER HICKMAN SUNK.-The steamer Hickman from the Ohio river, struck snag in the bend below and in sight of town last night about 8 o'clock. She was run on bar where she lays in shallow water in safe positiou.- We learn that she can be raised without much trouble, and that her freight has received but little damage. This is the first steamboat ac- cldent that has occurred in the river above Little 11 Rock for two or three years. The Arkansaw traveller which arrived at daylight this morn- 'og. brought up the Hickman's passengers. Kan 0u'en Inteligencer, Jdnnaru 22d.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26

V At the beginning of the present year. the old method of reckoning currency in Can ada by pounds, shillings and pence was abolish. cd, and the decimal system of this country su. percedes it. Decimal coins will be coined ,o meet the requirements of the law. They will probably correspond in value with our own
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26
From the Baltimore Sun. The Annual Mail Letting-Great increase of Post Routes


 The post office department is about to issue its proposals for the great annual mail lettings which are to commence on the first day of April next This spring the service under conside- ration will be in the north western and south- western sections, and if any evidence was want ing in the rapid growth and prosperity of these enterprlsing States and territories, it might be found in the fact that since the lettings of 1854 the number of routes has increased sos, being nearly as many as were embraced in the whole of the lettings of last year, in another section. In Alabama the gain is fl routes; Mississippi 58; Arkansas SO; Louisina Al; Texas 78; Ken. lucky 62; Tennessee 37; Missouri 65; Iowa 63; Illinois 10; Indiana 35; Michigan 5l; Wiscon- sin II; Minnesota 100; Nebraska A, (all,) and Kansas 57. Four years ago the two latter might have been considered wilderness-no mail routes then existing This letting entire en- braces 3,2OO routes, by far the greatest ever be- fore achieved in this, the great department of the people. The postmaster general announces that all the decisions will be made by the 24th of April, leaving about twenty days for the per. formance of the herculean task.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26

A MoLAssEs SPEcULATIoN.--W e noticed a lot of molasses now landing on Widgery's wharf, which was originally imported into Bal timore, where it could have been sold for about ffty-fve cents per gallon, but was held for higher price. Not finding sale there it was reshipped to Boston, and not meeting buyers there, was again reshipped to Portland, where it is selling as it comes from the vessel at 25 cents per gallon.-Portland Advertiser.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26

0.r Mir. Samuel King of Rising Sun, Indi ana, rowed his children across the river to school and returning remarked to a neighbor that it was the last time he should cross. He told his wife that he should not live, and wished to tell her all about his affairs. She listened patient ly from deep sympathy, but not dreaming of his death. He, however, shortly laid down and died, from no apparent cause but the deep grief and modification caused by lis pecuniary trou- bles, his creditors having come on from New York and closed his store on account of debts contracted by his partner as MT. K. alleged.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26

V Gen. G. w. Clark, for the last three years one of the leading pro-slovery men of Kansas, but previously an editor in Van Buren. Ark, was assassinated by free State man. in Kansas, on the 2d inst.-Memphis Bulletin.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26
From Kansas.

ST. LOUIS, Monday, Jan. IS.
 The result of the election was still donbtf,, Uen; Henderson. of Leavenworth, had been ioFcibly taken from the stage by nartv of free State men, on the 1lth, and has pot since been heard from. '' ''iioe oeeii
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26

MONEY FOR DIsTRIBUTIoN-We invite at. teution to the treasurer's statement of S42(OO being subject to the order of commissioners of the internal improvement and school funds.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26

TEMPLE OF HoNoR.-All the members of Pulaski TEMPLE OF HONOR No. 13 are earnestly requested to meet on next Thursday evening, as business of importance IS to be transacted
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26

V The President has appointed Thomas J. Albright. of Pennsylvania, to be secretary to s,gn lapd patents. vice George w. Jones, of Virginia, deceased.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26

' LOUISIANA WIT.- Somebody says the Mis-. slssippi raised one foot. When it raises tbe other It will probably run-Ne,p Ie,io So,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26

G Rousseau was one day showing his Ode to Posterity to Voltaire. "Ho von kpow s s";S Us the sage, "l am afraid your ode will never he forwarded to its address, "
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26

Ey- We are authorized to announce the name ol EARL C. BRONAUGH, a candidate for the once of Attorney General of the State, at the ensuing August election, subject to democratic convention of the eircuit
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26
We clip the following items of interest from the Fort Smith Times of the 0Oth inst.

DEATH OF COLEMAN NORRIS, SHERIFF OF SEBASTIAN CoUNTY.-We regret that it de- wolves on us to communicate the death of MT. COLEMAN NORRIS, sheriff of this county. He died at his residence about Is miles from this city on Saturday the 9th inst, of pneumonia, and was buried at his residence by the Masonic fraternity of this place on Monday following.
 APPOINTMENT OF SHERIFF-C. D. Pryor, Esq, of this city, has been appointed, by the Governor, sheriff of Sebastian county This appointment meets our appreciation entirely, as Mir. A. is in every respect competent and being one of the old fogies of the "press gang" of this State, we always rejoice to see them pro- noted. Printers, like the negro's rabbit, in business matters are good for everytihng.'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26
Fatal AHrav.

An affray took place at the St. Charles on Monday evening, 1lth inst, between Gottleib Bolllnger, and boy by the name of Thomas Scully, about 15 or 16 years of age, which re- suited in the killing of Bolinger instantly, by pistol shot in the temple. We understand that Bollinger made the assault Scully was ex- amined before Justices Edmondson and Ellis, and bound over for his appearance at the next term of the circuit court for this county. We forbear giving details, but the affair is in every respect melancholy, Bollinger was good citizen, and leaves a wife and three small child ren, while Scully is mere boy.
 The Times pays the Hon. Wm. K. Sebastian the following high and deserved compliment:
 The Hon. w. K Sebastian is chairman of the committee on Indian affairs in the U. s Senate, position he has held for number of years, and the Indians owe him deb. of grati- tude for his efforts in doing them justice in their various claims. The amount of money paid out on this frontier to the Indians, has mostly been effected by his reports. We are pleased to see the Indians have so staunch friend in Congress. We hold it to be nothing but just to pay the Indians literally for forcing them from their homes in the east. Money can never pay the Indians, fully, for their losses We have been an eyewitness to their sufferings
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26

state and the people have been placed, it is re- markable that so much has been done towards thelliqudation of the public debt.
 Very respectfully yours, & WILLIAM M. GOUGE.
 Little Rock, Arkansas, Dee, 1857.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-26

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