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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22

sg At meeting Of the Mechanics Institute of this city, held at the circuit court room Saturday even ing last the following preamble and resolutions were adopted and ordered to be pubshel:
 l. WHEREAS, Itis known to us Mechanics and citi zens of Little Rock. State of Arkansas that cert ain systems and privileges now in vogue and being tolerated with impunty in this city ani State detri- mental to southern interests-nstitu.ions and laws and
 2. WHEREAS, It is also known unto us that thosa systems are those of bringing free and s}aue negroes with that Of coars labor in direct competition wi tn the labor of the southern white mechanics and
 $. WHEREAS It s known also that said Drtrs7eJes are those or ttng free negr1es to resi- le am n us and be taug 1t the arts of mechan. an trader etc anl pursue unwatched their respective avocations while we believe they better laptel to the labor of the plantation, and
 4. WHEREAS, We not only believe these systems and privileges not only to be injurious to the southern white mechanic and trader ee. but to threaten dan ger to interest and institutions in general therefore
 l. ge Reso1rs. That we will from this nresant time refuse to instruct free and slave negroes in inc mechanic arts-anl that we will not employ the no gro mechanic aS such-nor will we wort on any building with them as mechanics nor for any me- | of whites and
 z Its Resolre, That by all reasonable means we VIII endeavor to convince the auhore, of this State ot the great necessity of converting the emp!o, ment of c'vctS m our State prison exclusively to the O."'0 Vi such g"oan ana artltleS as are not manufactured here otherwise, thereby encouraginp mechanical enterprise among our citizens. g. Ige Re&olre, That will exert our influence in every proper way to urge the passage of certain act or acts ny our Legislature u the next session of taat honorable body, for the suppression removal Aftor which the Insttute adjourned to meet again at the sans place on Saturday evening next the 18th inst at o'clock. when several distinguished speak CTS will address the meeting Citizens renerally ara cordially invited to attend By order, A. l. WARD. President
 E. WAUGH CRowL, Rec. Secy
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
GallantrY at a Discount.

To those adventurous mortals who were anxi. ous to go to Mormondom, for the sake of see ing the women, and of making love to the inmates of the harems, we commend the fol. lowing extract from a letter from Salt Lake City. These Mormons resemble the Turks in more respects than one. No clue is given to the fate of the woman, but the same Levi tical law which they pretend governs them. also decreed her death. Dangerous place that, for gallantry.
 "One of the most conspicuous graves is that of James M. Munroe, who was murderd in 1851, on Yellow Creek about 70 miles from Salt Lake City, by Howard Esan, one of the Mormons who accompanied Col Kane to the States. Munroe had improper intercourse with one Of Egan's wives during the absence of the latter on a mission. Egan was tried for murder before Judge Snow in October lS5l and was acquitted. It was in his argument on that oc- casion, in behalf of the prisoner, that George A. Smith. one of the apostles and historian of the church, employed the following language: The principle. the only one that beats and throbs through the heart of the entire inhabitants of this territory, is simply this: the man who | seduces his neighbors wife must die, and her near st relative must kill him.''
 'lf Howard zEgan did kill James Munroe. it was in accordance with the established prin- clples of justice known in these mountars.- Every man knew the style of old Israel, that the nearest relation would be at his heels to fulfill the requirements of justices"
 :" will say here, in our own territory we are the sovereign people, and to seduce the wife of citizen Is death by he common law"
 We're juryman would lie in the iurv- room until the worms should draw me through the key-hole before would give in my verdict to hang man for doing an act of justice, for the neglect of which he would have been damned in the eyes of the whole community"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
Political F,,sion

The Washington correspondent of the Balti- more Sun, referring to the prospects of united opposition to the democracy says:
 "The New York fusion movement is mat ter of political movement whether it be con- sldered in reference to the men who controlled It, or the time and place of holding it, or the Influence which it is undoubtedly to have upon party movements in the Empire State It is extraordinary with what alacrity both the re- publicans and the Americans of New York se- cond this proposed fusion movement. They vie with each other in mutual concessions of their principles for the sake of the desired harmony. Even Horace Greeley comes forward to renouuce further opposition to the admission of new slaveholding States.
 The truth is, that both of these parties in New York. and in other northern States, were tottering. and they were obliged to unite their interests in order to obtain victory. The movement extends far beyond the limits of New York. It commenced in Ohio under the leadership of Mr. Thomas Corwin. In Illinois, so far, the fusion has been of another character. The Americans have there manifested dispo. sltion to merge with the Douglas democrats But they will probably come into the Corwin and Greeley movement, and unite with the re- publicans."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
From the South Arkansas Democrat. Red River Valley

Extending through the western nortion oe our State, heading in the Rocky Mountains and | sweeping southward toward the Gulf is tbs far famed Red River Bordering on either bank of this stream are rich and fertile tracts of land, equal to any and surpassed by none, in the wide world. Visit them when you will, and you will see every mark of production- The soil is of somewhat sandy appearance, and of slightly reddish color--producng almost beyond credibility. The country through which It flows Is timbered we'll with large and heavy cypress, growing to an enormous size; furnish
 ng farther indication of the richness of the soil. and the undergrowth is generally one continued ana dense cane brake, extending for miles and miles along the stream. and so thick that it is almost impenetrable. Now and then, these in. 'ermlnable forests are broken in upon by large prarIes, stretching for several miles, and are re-
 .n arkaole for the immense amount of produce Iney yield to the plowman's labor. These r;ot- r only of late been brought into noto- r;fa +h 4I nas been an erroneous impression ha,i,h ' s',e ned River valley was very un-
 .'o,a'eny' ih 'act, It IS regarded in some of the older States as almost 9ravarara mL Y Vio 1 mons should not be entertained S;roa .,Ga.; G
 ence has taught the contrary ThonsanJ, ani thonsndS or slaves are living there. health,, a,a roonst as the Green Mountain boys of Var,,,aat s's
 Then way let their lands lay in waste. sroan;ns. beneath the weight of the massy cypress and the dense cane brake They almost seem impa. ''enc to clothe themselves in heecv garments. ana throw the heavy ears at the plowman's rect. We need emigration to our State. Not these reckless hoaris who frequently rush to the new territories; not the worthless crowds of hahsas and Nebraska; not these wild adyen. turerS who are daily Hooking to Frazer's river
 out men, working energetic men, who are contented with honset ncghbors. good society ficn iands and climate which insufes health to every one This Is the kind of import we need and to all desrous of reapiny rich fruts rom industry, and engaging seriously in the
 vast held Of enterprise which offers. at every step, inducements to the industrious and labor. ing man we would say, come--settle up our iahds' True, most of them have already been
 purchased from government, yet they can still
 be bought for mere trhe
 We have good navig ltion for five or six
 months Tn the year-sutficient at all time, to get our produce into market and ohtain what articles we wish in exchange In fact. we have
 facilities sufficient; all we need now s an indus. trious populace to settle up our wild lands and ot course our facilities will increase. The Cairo and Fulton Railroad bids fair now for ranid completion. When this is done, em grafton will
 be Iorced into our midst; our land, will b. cultivated, our State will improve, our school,
 will be more extensively patronized our in3ti
 tutions will look upward and Red River will
 become the Nile ot the New World.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
Tribute of ReSnact

At called meeting of Franklin Lodge No of Free and Accepted Masons, on the 1st day of September A. D. 1858. tn, undersigned were appointed committee to daft suitable pream- b'e and resolutions, expressive of the deep svm- pathy of this Lodge at the decase of Bro. VIM. D. BEN
 WHEREAS, It has pleased the Allwise Archi- tect to remove from our midst our worthy Brother, w. D. Bein, who is a member of a Masonic Lodge No at Splrta, Wisconsin: and whereas, Bro. Bein has been among us for one month, and during that time had secured for himself the esteem and respect of all with whom he associated, by his upright conduct and manly department. Therefore be Resoloe1, That this Lodge sympashse with the bereaved family of the deceased.
 Rssolyet, That this Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days
 Resot0ei, That the above preamble and reso utlons be spread upon she minutes of this Lodge and that copy be forwarded to the fami- ly of the deceased, and that copy be sent to the True Democrat for publication.
 L. c. HOWELL, }
 JNO w. MAY, Com.
 R. MAFFITT.
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
At their Old Tricks.

Our readers will remember that one of the judges of the supreme court of the State of Tennessee die3 from injuries received on board the Pennsy sylvania.
 The election to fill the vacancy resulted in an attempt to run secret candidate, and re- vealed the fact that the organiza ton of the op- position IS still secret and that they still at tempt to carry out their plans by covert means.
 The following article from the Southern Ci- tlzen, is true statement of the case After reading this, can any dem )crat doubt the ne- ceSslty of keeping up the orsaniz .tion of the democratic party?
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
British Crue,tv

Al! our accounts of the revolution in Ind ia are received by way of Englanl, and, of course are one-sded Now and th en the truth is tod by one boider or more incautous than the rest and we can form some idea how the British treat their Caucasian slaves who dare to resist tyranny.
 The correspondent of the London Times writes tiom Camp Fattehghur, June 2:
 " There has been a very plentiful sheddny of blood, and very great loss inflicted on the rebels. Since the beginning of thl mutinv and the lnsurrection which followed 1t not less than 3o,OOO ScpoyS, according to the most care. tul estimates, have been slain in the field or have died oi their wounds and diseases incidant to the war. l should say that s or 10000 armed men and inhabitants of towns and villa ges have also perished in encounters with orr troops. As to those shot, blown away from guns, or hanged Tn pursuance of the sentences ol civli or military colrts the materials exist oy means or winch an estimate of the number o' mutlneers and rebels so punished can be formed. Up to this time there has certainIv been no lack of work for the executioner.
 Al every large station which have vis;ted
 N'""" '4''N 2 1an0h pldce uUFln9 my stay. but have never yet been induced to witness one ot these spectacles. Thus you have missed many thrilling horrors tales of men blown away rom howltzers. or swung of from carts, and always meeting their death with resolution and courage. The first fierce excitement bavino died away, the army is only animated by the common instincts which actuate British soldiers and they are little desirous of continuing a war In winch there is no mercy to the vanauished and no glory to the conlueror
 We cannot declare war of extermnation against all those whom the Sepov mutiny has drawn into the civil war; and against all those who favor rebellion. If as a Christian people we would do so, even as conluerors, we would tcarry out our own decrees. The 4povs as organized boiies have disappeared Our prin. cIpal enemies now are matchlockmen and irre,n- lar horse; but it is only too evident that the feeling of the people in many districts is, if not decidedly hostile, so little sympathetic that they take no pains to aid us in any way, while in some districts they are in spite of burnt villages and desolated towns, openly arrayed against Us ''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
B. F. HERsHY, Sec'y.

Dled-on the 9th day of September, A.. D. 1858, HENRY OvERToN, aged sixteen years, one month and fifteen days, eldest son of James Henry and Civility R. Patterson.
 He had started in company with his mother brother and sister, to visit his connexon in Mis- souri; was taken sick with typhoid fever at kinderhook, the residence of Mr. William Cullum, ST, and notwithstanding the best medi- cal skill was employed and the kindest atten- ton from MT. Cullnm and family he fell an early victim to disease
 Natchez, Miss. and Baltimore Md. papers please copy.
 On Sunday, August 26th. 1858, HARRIET RODGERS kINGsBURY, consort of George Kings bury, agrd g years. The deceased was a native of Hartland' Vermont, aud emigrated to Ar kansas in 1049.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
From Sebastian County.

LpIToh.
 write you few lines respecting the con-
 and the natural resources of Sebastian
 if. Arkansas. Situated on the south side
 lSsasas river, in about 35 deg north lati-
 ,~the high, healthy and beautiful city of smith, being in the northeast corner of
 suuty-through which the Pacific mail
 rans. It is high, healthy, rolling, TO-
 .c county, with many beautiful streams of .s- from arill to the deep navigable river ss,u. The land is rich and finely timbered,, |,spersed with variety of arabic plains load dthhxuriant grapes-and whose creeks are \ skrted with beautiful timber. The day is ;sht when all the arabic lands that is now sing on the soft bosom of the waiving prai-
 lll be beautifed and adorned with fine
 and beautiful buildings, while the more 4 will be valuable for grazing. Not one l, iu thousand has yet been saved. Our 1 ,a. are selling from twelve and half cents me dollar per acre. We have two steam | al. for Touring and saving, and great many ..snlls, that run nine months in the year. The natural resources.-lst. Sugar Loaf 1 [ntain, 10 or F miles long, from 3 to , broad. sve wooded from its brow to its pedestal. \, hnest of pines, from to feet in diame- E-Often one hundred feet to the first limb. |h salwart arms, reaching high above the buds
 M Porteau mountain, running east and west, Asagh Sebastian county, ten or twelve miles 10 the Choctaw Nation and Scott county, so ,hly famed for its wealth in piue. These two puntains are gorgeously and richly shrouded h wild grapes. The unerring hand of .ayen Is pointing us to one of his best vine rds
 We have a bed of Unanimous coal of world de fame, which underlies nearly one quarter this county, cropping out on all the streams Y mountains have the best of rock for fine ldngs.
 We have water power for any machinery, d the very bowels of our mountains are little e than Gods great ware. houses of all kinds mineral. do predict the day is in sight, lt this county will be called the land of gold.
 SUGAR LOAF.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
For Fraser River.
Whats the matter? What's the chatter ?

Whats the matter? What's the chatter ? All seem Fraser river mad, On they're rushing, boldly pushing, Old and young; both good aud bad: Lawyers, doctors, judges, proctors,
 Politicians stout and thin; Some law makers, some law breakers, Rogues as well as honest men. Hurly- burly! what hurry!
 All confusion! 'ris sin To see the sacrifice they're making
 For the Fraser river tin. Poor exchanges, price it ranges
 Low, and profits they are small; But they care not. for they cannot Cut the Fraser river call. Ballot-stufe steamer-puffers,
 Bribed with money sums untold; They stick to it, bat they'll rue it,
 If the people find they're "sold." Picks and shovels. washing cradles,
 Packing saddles. pans and bags On they rush by every steamer, Parksd Ike picklsd pork in kssp."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22

How NEW CALEDONIA WAS SETTLEp.-Tbe following rhymes are ahoat in the Canadian press, and are considered apt and pointed:--
 THE TEMPTATION. 'e" Oaiedonla's governor unto hims said he: "Feat a stories told of heaps of gold will settle this countree; For there be hosts of jolly orsans who rar.r stop to think "ho b!lndly swallow every hook that is hid in printers ink"
 THE RESULT. Full thirty thousand brawny men to Frazsr river run. And find that Yankee -Doode-ao is Yankee. Doodle done!
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
\ w ADV vERIiSE Nj MS
s2OO REWARD. Proclamation by the Governor.

NTHEREAS, It has been made known to that w on the 18th day of September, 1853, at the vil- lage of Atlanta in Prairie county, Arkansas one Dr. Thomas Harbert murdered w A. G. Thompson, and has lied from justice, and is running at large. Therefore, l, ELIAS N. CONWAY, Governor of the State of Arkansas by virtue of the authority in me vested by law, do hereby offer reward of two hundred dollars, for the arrest and delivery of the said Dr. Thomas Harbert to the sheriff of Prai rie county Arkansas, in order that justice may be had and executed.
 In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my
 hand and caused the zeal of the State of Ar L s kansas, to be affixed at Little Rock this 18th
 day of September, 1858.
 ELIAS N. CONWAY. By the Governor.
 D. E. GREER, Secretary of State.
 DESCRIPTION OF DE. THOMAS HARBRgT THE MuRDERLR.--He Is about 33 years od-fve feet Il ns hes hgh-lght hair and fair complexion-bue eyes- weighs about 175 cr ls0 pounds-stoops or rather leans little forward in walking-has slight limp in bis gait caused by paraetic stroke in in fancy which caused his left foot, hand and ill fact his whole left side to he smaller than the right side as is sppsSent upon Close observation.
 Sept. g, 1888. oW
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
NEW GOODS.

WE are just in receipt of our New Goods. They
 w are all open and ready for Inspection and sale. The following li.t comprises small part of last receipts Prints of all styles and colors; Cassmeres, Fancy and in Robes; Deaines- Solid, Fancy and in Robes Morenos French English, Plain and in Robes, cheap and fine Cambrics; cheap Jackonets: Cross Barred Muslins; Paids, assorted; Embroidery; Prin- cess RoyaI, eltensi3p Hoged Skirts; Mauds and shawis assorted; Brass Hoops; Rattan, Plain and Covered, (for Hoops); Black and Fancy Silks Heni- stitched Cambric Handkerchiefs; Kid, Silk and Wool en GloyeS Raw Silk, Cassmere and Cotton Hose; Mereno and Lambs Wool J. Hose; Patent Leather and Silk Belts; Jet Bracelets; Jet Weaknesses: Laces; trlnges Berages; Cassimeres; Tweeds; Broad Cloth; Sattlnetts; CaSsinets; Jeans; Red Blankets; Coat Blankets; Negro Blankets; Horse Blankets Kerseys; Lnseys; Flannels, Plain and Opera Table Damask; Toweling; Ready Made Clothing; Boots and Shoes; Queensware; etc, etc.
 l :, All of which we will sell cheap for cssh.
 | Sept P, 1858. MCPHERSON x NEWBERN,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
SUNDRIES.
SUNDRIES. ID ECEIVED and for sale, good assortment of

QECEIVED and for sale, a good assortment of IL Dry Goods Shoes and Boots, Hats and Caps Fall and Winter Clothing, Saddles, Bridles etc.; Hardware and Guns Queensware and Croekery; Tobacco and Cigars Candles Soap and Starch. Buckets. Tubs and Brooms Crushed Sugar and Tea; Rice, Salt and Vinegar, Powder, Lead and Shot, Pots, SkilletS, Ovens, etc.; Wash Boards ard Kettles. Market Baskets Cotton Yarn, Carpet Warp, Horse and Cut Nails, Indigo and Madder; And all other articles usually called for, at Sept P, 1858. M OSBORNS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
A Character.
And thare was ona

And there was one Who strove most valiantly to be man. Who smoked and still got sick drank hard and wok Each morn with headache: his poor, timorous voice frembled beneath the burden of the yarhs his bold heart made it bear. He -nceged at love. as isot 50 weak as to believe the sex Cunlbered. Hilh virtue. O. he knew, lie knew. He had himself adventured in that sea. Could tell, sir. ii he wouli- yet never Jared Speak to 8 lady in his life without Flushing hot to the ssn. ADuu. ernith.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, ]

| THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, COUNTY OF PRAIRIE.
 In the Circuit Court of the county of Prairie on the
 Chancery side thereof, in vacation, September
 18th, A. D. 1858.
 William Robison, Complainant
 Henry Alsback,. Dsfendant
 A ND now on this day, comes the said compIain "A ant. bye P. Bertrand. his solicitor and files herein his bill of complaint against said defendant- the object of which is to obtain title to the East half o the Northwest quarter of Section eighteen, con- tanng eighty acres; and the West half of the South east quarter o Section seven containing eighty acres both in Township one South of Range eight West
 And it appearing from the affidavit to said bill at- tackled that the said defendant is nonresident of the State of Arkansas. It is, therefore ordered that said defendant be notified of the pendency of this suit against him, by publication of this order in some newspaper printed in this State, for the number of times, and within the time prescribed by law, notifying him that unless he be and appear before the Circuit Court of Prairie county in Chancery sitting, at court to be begun and held at the court house. in and for said county, on Monday the 22d day Of November next then and there to answer plead dcmur or otherwise appear to said cause, decree ro-confesso will be taken and decree entered accordingly.
 A true copy from the record
 Attest W. II. ENGLAND Clerk.
 Sep, s2s 1858. 5o 2w. Pr. fee ss 50. Bacon Hams, Sides and Lard. nN band'snd for sale by M. OSBORN,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22

A PROBLEM Whoever originate the fol- lowing deserves to have his name handed down ! to posterity;
 If despatch from England to America gain on the sun so as to reach here 4 < hours by the clock before it left England, at wla at time would It arrive at the point of departure. were cable carfied entirely around the world? Would it not arrive the day before it left, less only the time exhausted in making the circuit? If so, then, with continuous telegraph line around the world, why not send adespatch around and around until it reached back to Adm, and let him know what his children are about in these "latter davs?n
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
NOTICE
OFFICE CAIRO AND FuIros R.R. Co.,,

OFFICE CAIRO AND FULTON R. R. Co.,
 Lfttle Rock, Sept. 2l, 1858.
 A IL persons are hereby cautioned against pur- n chasing or negotiating in any way for the Bonds of the c. and F. R. K. Co.,, for $500 each which bear the following numbers, viz: l, P, ,4,5,7 10; as no one has authority to sell or dispose of them, and they will not he acknowledged by the company.
 EDW. CROSS, President Sept. 22. 1858. Cairo and Fulton R. R. Ca.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22

OT The editor of the Eagle and Enquirer, of Memphis, having accused Capt. Lenow of that city of dishonorabe acts, the elatter met him at hotel and caned him, and in addition pub- fishes card in the city papers, of which the fol- owing is the conclusion:
 "ln conclusion, I, Joseph Lenow, pronounce Lyman D. Stckney, editor of the E,yle and Enquirer, LIAR! scoUNDREL! A CAlUMy1A- TOR and COWARD! and unworthy of further notice from me. >Even this would not have been necessary had Lyman D. S5icknev, editor of the Eagle and Enquirer, been as well known to the public as he is in Memphis.
 JOS LENOW.u
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22

z. 0~r It is said that common mu!in leaves. smoked in new pipe-one in which tobacco has never been used 2 sure cure for bron- chitis.