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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08
A Rash Boast and how it was carried
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The New Orleans Delta is a wonderful pa knowledge, enough to fill several large vol umes, and is as full of prophecy as the book of Isaiah. Previous to our recent election, it came out in long, labored, hifalutin attack upon Col. Albert Rust, and after quoting from Col Rusts circular, in conclusion said:
 "The gallant fistic hero of Arkansas, doubt less, intended these blows to be cruelty punish ing. Whether so or not, many of his own con- stituents consider them foul They can not perceive the amplitude or the statesmanship of the notions Col. Rust eptertaihs of the American mission in Central America. Neither do they lndorse his national patriotism, so sublime, or his southern loyalty, so unintellgibe. There fore, they are giving vigorous support Co a gen. tleman of his own party who has come out as candidate against him on the issues of a strong foreign policy. southern defsuse and southern expansion. This is no other person than ex- Governor Thomas s Drew, one of the most popular men Of Arkansas, a good speaker and an experienced canvasser"
 We quote this not to reply to it, but to con- tTast t with another article from the Delta, af- ter the election, and show that the Delta's pre- tensions to knowledge of Arkansas politics have been considerably modified since
 late number of that paper says:
 "The vote in the second district of Arkansas was: For Rust, (dem) I6 3O2; Joues. Cx. n.) 3lO4; Drew (nd. dem) 3452. Gov. Drew is very badly beaten. He came out on the eve of the election, on a single issue, and as the rep Tesentative of the democratic opposition to the Johnson inhaence--too narrow a platform for a candidate who attempts 10 break down the powerful and efficient organization of the demo- cratic party. Moreover his temporary identi- hcation with the alterations of Borland no doubt materially impaired his popularity. In addition to this, he had been but very short time a resident of the second district. As to Jones, We suppose he carried the whole strength of the know nothing party, which does not seem to be very great in that district"
 In the first article was the novel assertion t'Ex-Governor Thomas s. Drew' is tone of he most popular men in Arkansas, c good speaker and an experienced canUasser"
 In the second article he attempts to account for Drew's defeat, and shows his wonderful knowledge at fault again. In the first place Drew has been a resident in the district for 10 or F years, and came out early enough to can. vass almost the whole district. In the second place. both the man and his bobby were gen. erally understood and appreciated
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08
The greater includes the less.

Last week, we cited portion of the declara- ton of independence to show that one of the fundamental principles of our government was, that the people had the power to alter or abolish existing governments and substitute new ones. The Gazette says the passage quoted relates only to change of the form of government.- He elsewhere admits that the people have a right to abolish the monarchical and substitute arepublican form of government. Well. ifthey can change the form entirely, they certainly can modifyit. If they have tue power to create an entirely new form they have the power to create partially new one. If their powers are unlimited as to self-government they certainly can change their laws and alter their constitu- tions till they get them [" in sue. form as shall seem most likely to effect their happiness and safety"
 President Buchanan wanted the question of a covention submitted to the people and if they decided in favor of 1t, then for convention to amend constitution. He is in favor of throw ing all safeguards around 1t. The Gazette de- nles the power of the people to amend but says they can abolish or change the form.
 If they can go all the way why cannot they go part of the way? If they can destroy and build anew, why cannot they amend? The great power he now acknowledges them to pos sess, of changing forms of government includes the less power f altering or modifying an exist. ing form to suit themselves. These changes should be carefully made and by constitutional majorties.
 In admitting the principle laid down in the declaration of independence, the Gazette backs down from its fromer absurd doctrine. w are glad to see this evidence of returning reason If he will take heed what we may say to him, he will find his mind disabused of many of its orrorc
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08

MR. EDIToR-It has long been snbioo. /, wonder with the writer, that the peor. 7, the south continue their patronage og sv.. thing northern to the exclusion almost If thing southern, especially in the departns,, :, letters
 While at the south it is with dificultv n.. men of enterprise and genius are eDablod ,' start and carry on a newspaper, yet We s,, men tthe north of small capacity small ma, and often without morals, or moral or noH;.,, honesty, starting out as editors and gettiD, t., at the business.
 It is often the case that many person, b. in Arkansas never see paper publbb. their own State, unless they happen to pit ,. up at the house of neighbor, but at thss., time they take one and often more than n, paper published at the north, simply bee,, news there is cheaper than at the south TS., never seem to think that cheap things are g, orally not so good as what costs little ngs
 This is especially true of the "CueDD,s Dollar Times"-and yet, to the shame of,bo. who have been patronizing 1t in our Sss that paper is and its editors have been and r covered all over with the filth and slim. abolitionism. woman's rightism, free o7so socialism, and every other ism, at war with 5, social and domestic institutions of the 0ub It need not be wondered at then if thoss i, dividuals who have been for year seuiin,r to this State their weekly vehicles of perrs-. thoughts. should attempt to establish i. a, State an "emigrant aid society" or some oh, underground rail road" machine u,is |. cognomen of socialism, womln's ri.sSz, q perhaps by some new name. More anon,
 COTTON |
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08
Danartment News.

We clip the following important l's the Washington States of the 2is'la,, ,,,
 NEW MILITARY PosT.-The secre'' Js interior has addressed to the secreI"! t, communication in reference to the sr,s ment of a new military post, tor tna x S of the northern frontiers of Texas s. ssm 5 dian reservations west of Arkansas is ruptions of the Camanches. Co,vuJb vr'bns has very strongly urged the eslaO''sl s;lls such post. Old Kechi, or Wash''a ss Cache creek, is recommended as inS, ,S,oa.jl position. It commands the passes ,Dl aa. Washita mountains and Antelope ,' "' ths northern branch of Red river, and aisv nt.ip on the south side of the Washlta h,oaa ss Red river. If a fort were erected s he,s % on the west slope of the moun'' and 3 river, they would cover all northern :,,oos western Texas, and render it almost as'' to commit depredatious in that o''d Ind 2 posts would render Fort BelknaP Cooper entirely useless.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08

ftT The Mormons do not seem to ike D.. dent Buchanan whit better than the ln. nothings in Arkansas do. Their last cro, i, of complaint is the refusal of the Presido... sign the bill, which barely passed both bo,. of Congress, introduced by Woodson of NJ. to authorize the Postmaster General to abr;a the time of running the mail from St. Jos.,s Mo-, to Placervlle, Cal, via Salt Lake c,- ~ The intent of the bill was to create E,. travel on the route and ultimately lead to s location of the Pacific railroad on or peo, :. A writer from Mormondom, thus speaks If :, action of the President in refusing to sio. /, bill:
 "It seems to us to be the result of . l.. imitation on his part not to give this ooo.e, .'r, route an equal chance with the routes s'ud ,o 7, Pacific from Memphis and San Anton" tue far as the mail companies are concerned .Soo refusal of the President was a favor to 4 'ne The abridgnent of time would not b.ue len creased their pay enough to compensate n' additional wear and tear of their an;noa%ae %%ae coaches. But it would have been -,d' sat;ae ~ to everybody interested in estabEsb;n~ practicability of tue central overland ros 'a The first mail from California, under tba ba'T,- n. contract, arrived on the 2lst-in l9I douu nsS Its next trip will certainly be made is 1sSS-
 the contract time." S
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08
Slow Headway.

The ex-oplosltIon organ having repeatedly quoted the expression "bare majorites can make and unmake constitutions" :" and attributed il to MT Buchanan, we denied that the Presi- dent had ever used it. To prove his assertion the Gazette quotes a passage from the Kansas message in which the President distinctly states doctrine altogether different Thus said the President.
 "The legislature, already elected, many, at its very first session, submit the question to a vote of the people, whether they will or will not haye C conUentiOn to dnaead Meir constitution and adopt all necessary means for giving effect to the popular will"
 Our readers may ask if the Gazette cited this as proof of, its position? It did indeed Not only once, but twice or thrice Here it will be seen that the President distinctly says the constitution may be amended, not by a bare majority, but convention, and the ques- ton of a convention must first be submitted to the people. If our readers are surprised at the self qualification of quoting passage that dis proves his assertion we can tell them that 1t is a common occurrence. If he wants to prove q man free-soiler he refers to democratic votes given by him, if he wishes to show man is white he produces full bloodsd negro
 However, in the Presidents Kansas message he goes on to argue that if the e-soilers were really sincere and not factious in their opposi- the people of Kansas to have constitution prohibiting slavery that they gained nothing by opposing the present admission. He goes on to say that the legislature may put it to vote of the people whether they will have a conven- ton to amend the constitution, and further says that slavery can never be prohibited in Kansas except by constitutional provisions- He then goes on to speak of the powers of the people and of independent States
 He uses the phrase, "They can make and unmake constitutions at pleasure" and the editor of the Gazette very honestly, fairly generous, and magnanimously interpolates the word "majorties," which is not in the original so as to make the sentence read they, majori- ties, can make, etc. Blythe next issue he will add the word bare'' also, so as 10 make it read :" bare majorities." This proving the thing word at time is slow headwa.y
 Ii he will send to the editor of the abolition sheet in Indiana, (is it the New Albany Tri- buneD who forged the letter purporting to be from MT. Buchanan to Mr. English, he will send him complete message, in which it will not be necessary to interpolate words to alter | the sense
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08
River Boat Building. etc

Since our last issue, the river has risen about one foot but is now falling, and has attained what may be understood as a :" low water mark" No steamer has left here since last weeks re- port, except the Lone Star, small craft built, at this place, by our enterprising fellow citizen Thomas Barrett.
 While upon the subject of steamers, river, etc. 1t occurs to us, that the subject of boat building has not receis ed that consideration it is entitled to by our citizens It is an admitted fact, that no country, if we except the live oak of Florida, produces finer timber aud in greater abun- dance, than Is to be found on the Arkansas uver and It's tributaries, suitable for naval pur- poses. The finest white oak can be obtained at very reasonable cost, and foated to this point, whereas at the boat yards of New Albany. Jeffersouville and Cincinnati it is not unfre- quently hauled six or ten miles. We are credibly informed that owing to the growing rarity of suitable timber, for the huls of boats at least one fourth or more is added thereby to their cost.
 NNNA> h"'S oSSh oSNOiat bpato Ol llSut uEdil built at this and other points on the Arkansas river. At Gordon's yard, forty miles above thls point, Is new steamer of fine model and light draft, that may be expected at our land ing in few weeks. Boat building is here yet in its infancy; but we see no good reason why in short time it may not become an impor. tant branch of industry and profit to the pro- ductions of the State.
 What we have said of timber for naval pur. poses is equally applicable to iron; that too i: here in great abundance-likewise stone coal --all is here, but wanting the hand of industry to give it shape, form and substance Foun- drys are beginning to spring up on a small scale giving sure evidence that the good cause has commenced. This is subject that we connot in this article do more than simply call atten- ton to the facts, as they are known by every intelligent observer to exist. Believing that would be interesting, not only to our citizens but to many of our readers abroad, we propose to refer to this subject again, giving therein more of a detailed account of this important subject, the means at hand to accomplish it and the result to our community when done.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08
O. E. D.


 It is amusing to see the contradictions and ab>urdities of men attempting to reason, who take a position for or against thing as humor dictates.
 The editor of the Gazette says that majori- ties cannot make or unmake constitutions This he applies to the Kansas case which is simply proposed change, in part of an exist ing constitution.
 Therefore. his theory is that majority can- not change constitution.
 We forced him into denial that minority could.
 He says the people can change form of go- vernment
 It is we'll known that he is in favor of banks in Arkansas.
 Now, the constitution of Arkansas prohibits banking.
 Then, it follows, that if neither a majority or minority can unmake the constitution in order for the people to have banks they must change the form of government.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08

0r The Gazette asks where has the de. mocratic party been for four years?" Well, he has an oblivioas memory. A goodly number of them were at the polls in Pulaski and Prai- rie counties on the second day of August The democracy generally have been fighting abolitionists and know nothings. administering the affairs of this great nation, closing up the Florida war, bringing Brigham Young to terms gaining from England an abandonmet of the doctrine of right of search. and marching, witt the country, on to glory and greatness.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08


 (S3- We are modest. Modesty Is our failing. We did good thing and for fear it may be overlooked, we do violence to our modesty by calling attention to it. Last week, in order to show the absurdity of one of the queer asser- tions of the Gazette, we published an extract from the Declaration of Independence. It hurt. and to show what hurt him, he actually prints portion of the declaration without in- terpolating words. True, he tries to alter the sense of it by talicsing certain parts of it, just as reader sometimes alters the sense of a pas sage by giving false emphasis 10 certain words in it. but the body of it is there and it is diff cult for know nothing or an ex-know nothing to destroy the force or alter the beautiful sim plicity of that immortal document. Now to our claim. We have succeeded in making the Gazette print part of democratic document in the room of its editors usual monomanlacal ahsurdities. The readers of the Gazette owe us thanks. True, the words of Jefferson seem wofully out of place, bat the setting does not alter the jewel. The passage from the declara- tion is in bright contrast with the gloom of the editors comments thereon, as rainbow on the bosom of a cloud is rendered more brilliant by the darkness that surrounds it.
 The readers of the Gazette should thank us for having that much good sense and doctrine served up to them. No doubt they do, and oul modesty is satisfied
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08
6T The following political squib is from the Louisville Democrat Read it:

The opposition to the democracy just now are very much puzzled. They think if they could only unite, they would accomplish some thing. They are employing the editor of the Journal and others as a sort of cement to stick the pieces together. As fast as they get the concern mended in one place it breaks in another The leaders are not particular about the creed. Any doctrine that will win will do. We commend Mormonism and Free -loveism. Ain't they worth trial? Or, as they have pitched against Catholics and failed, suppose they take turn at Protestants next time The republicans have failed with anti slavery; suppose they try pro-slavery. There is noth- ing like trying when party has nothing else to do. N
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08

0TM MAJ. R. c. FATHERLY has been appoint ed by the President to the command of the Little Rock Arsenal. His long and intimate ac- quaintence with the duties of this post, together with his abilities to fill it, eminantly fit him for the place. And while we congratulate him upon his appointment we cannot but express our approval ofthe selection made by the Presi- d ent in securing the services of Mai. Fatherly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08

" GJ The Gazette of last week, says: E !" There is wide difference between the brayibg of donkey and the roaring of a lion; albeit our neIghbor seems insensible of the facLr
 We'll, now we have heard the Gazette and when we shall have heard lion roar, then we
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08
To the Members Elect of the Ensuing
 General Assembly.

GENTLRMEN--1 am again Q candidate fer the office l now hold-that of STATE LAND AGENT, ior the Washington District.
 Having happy consciousness of having been true to the responsible trust which contdingly and generously rsposed in me, by the 4nansnous vote of the last Legislature: can with an abiding conf dence- as to whether not, my claims for re-eec- ton have merit and qualifications for their basis refer you to the people in this district who have had transactions with me, in my official capacity. can also, gentlemen, with the confidence refer you to present Auditor-Hon William R. Miller under whose inspection, many of my official acts, have necessarily fallen.
 I also refer you to Col. Henry F. Johnson-the for mer Register of the U S. Land Office, at this place the nature of whose official business necessarily made him intimately acquainted with the character and conduct of mine.
 I refer, Honorable Sirs, to these tribunals; for believe them to be competent ones-and by their inn partial verdict, willing to stand fall-believ ing that sttce will betendered me, in the rendering of this verdict
 Knowing, gentlemen, that the voice and opinion of the honest, and-to a certain dsstntevested masses of the people, will, with you, much outweigh anything. that an opponent, or, perchance an oppo- nents anxious alder and abettor, may, from merely antagonistic and interested motives, be induced say, cheerfully and resignedly, submit my claims to your scrutnzing inspe con and due consideration
 Very respectfully,
 JAMES M. KILLGORE. Hdshsfl0tOn, dSE,, Aug. 25. 1858.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08

c5- The editor of the Gazette, in humble imitation of his prototype, ancient Pistol, heads an article intended for our benefit, with the question of that other greal warrior, Under which King7"
 Tothis We reply: Marry King, but undsr a democrotic President always.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08

0r Carroll and Millsaps is the style of new law firm in Pine Bluff. We have no personal knowledge of MT. Millsaps, but from his asso- citation with MT. Carroll take it for granted that he is gentleman. This firm is a reliable and competent one and business entrusted to them will be faithfully attended to.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08

MORE TENNESSEE BANKS BREAKNG.-We learn from the Memphis papers that the Bank of America and Southern Bank have caved in. So they go. The breaking of these concerns is only matter of time. They all break sooner or later.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08
JaMEN M. MI Waslangton, Ark., Aug. 25, 1858.

GT The Synod of Arkansas will meet at Little Book, on Thursday, the Fist of Oct, and be opened with discourse by Rev. Dr. Will liamson the last Moderator, at Il o'clock, A. M. T. R. WEIGH,
 At Stated Cler,k.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08

oJ- The law card of Major ;. 5. Tucker, of Napoleon, may ie found this week under the head of "new advertisements" The Major has a fine legal reputation. and no doubt will be emlnss1,ly successful in Arkansas.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08

0J- Thanks to steamer Irene, Mesns. G. MoCowan, Henry Ashley and W. S Davis for late papers.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08

6T We published week before. last tho fact, that by corrected count of the poll books Dr. Van Patten had majority of five votes over his competitor. The following letter from the Doctor gives the vote as it now stands:
 COLD WATER, ARK, Aug 21, 1858. Messrs. JOHNSON & YERKEs-
 Gentlemen: Agreeably to official report, my competitor for the Senate Col w. A. Jones) was announced as having beaten me by ma. jorlty of five votes. An inaccuracy in the count having been suspected, a reviewal of the poll books was made, and an error of ten votes dis covered. The usual and necessary papers were made out and certified by our clerk and asso- ciate justices. You will perceive, therefore. that l am five ahead instead of Col Jones The true vote stands ss follows, and you will confer a favor by publishing. not only on me, bu, on majority of the voters Of this district Counties. ". 4. Jones P. rm Pattsa Ss. Eianeis, o4l 402 Polnseti, 23O A
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 Very respectfully AouTs. etc.,
 HsflTEN
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08

Or Young Frank Hill has just been arrest cd for robbing the post office at this place. He uas clught in .f0gYanto delicto."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08
THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. Formulation and Finances.


 The population of the State, according to the federal census in 1920. was 14, ,273; in 1880. 3O3S8; in 1S4O 97 ,574; in 1850, 209, ,S97; and if the increase is in the same ratio, in 1860 it will be over half a million. The State census of 1854 gave total population of PAT, ,l12 ex- elusive of the counties of Polk and Scott, from which no returns were received. If we sup ply these omissions from the census of 1850, we have the following result
 White males. Y. 1O2O95 White females =. 89,241 Free colored 63O Slaves. 59.492
 Total. 251, ,458 *The census of 1858, is as follows:
 White males, ............ 136,943 White females. 12O,64O Free colored, ......... 6o2 Slaves 6OO48
 Total. 318,3l3
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-08

The next day, the employers met at the school house to take the matter into consderation.- They asked him if he had said thus and so, and especially, if he said the sun neither rose or set. He plead guilty to the soft impeach- ment, and attempted to prove his position.--
 They however told him that all his logic would be useless that he was an ignorant loafer and liar. and must leave the neighborhood In half an hour or they would lynch him. Prove that I've lied, gentlemen" said the poor teacher "and I'll leave at once.' One Of them replied "don't the scriptures say, From the rising to the setting of the sun? and you've told our children that the sun neither rises nor sets!- Leave us at once!" The. last that was heard from him, he was making tracks from that place. 5.