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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15
To the Members Elect of the Ensuing
 General Assembly,.

GKsTLRMEN-I am again candidate for the office l now hold-that of STATE LAND AGENT, ,or the Washington District.
 Having happy consciousness of having been true to the responsible trust which confdingy and generously reposed in me- by the unGHfnsous vote of the last Legislature: can with an abiding conf denee-as to whether not, my claims for -elec- tion have merit and qualifications for their basis refer you the people in this district, who have had transactions with me. in my official capacity. 1 can also, gentlemen, with the confidence, refer you to our present Auditor-Hon. William R. Miller under whose inspection, many of my official acts, have necessarily fallen
 also refer you to Col Henry P. J ohnson-the for 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 c1nduct of mine.
 1 reier, Honorable sirs. to these trib Z als; for believe them to be competent ones-and by their i'm partial verdict, am willing 10 stand fall believ- ing that justice will be endeIei me in the rendering Ot this verdict.
 Knowing. gentlemen, that the voice and opinion of tie honest, and certain extent d interested mass of the people, will, win you, much outweigh any hing that an opponent. or, perchanee, oppo nent'S anxious alder and abettor may from merely sntagonistie aud interested motives be induced to say cheeriully and resigDedly. submit my eluims 10 yonr scrunizng inspt ciion and due consideration.
 Very respectfully.
 JAMES II. KILLGORE. Hdsfalgt0n, AYk., Aug. 25. 1858
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15

EVERY BLACK REPUBLICAN VOTED FOR IT AND EVERY DEMOCRAT AGAINST IT''-The fol- lowing from the Rome (N. r. Sentinel, a free soil sheet, shows that black republicans are adopting know nothing notions They are in favor of negro suffrage and dsfranchising the foreigner for twenty-one years:
 !" If there is any creed held by the black re- publican party, it is the doctrine of the equality of the negro with the white race In proof of this we need only inform our readers that the house of representatives in Connecticut, by vote of one hundred and twelve to ninety-four, has passed bill to amend the constsution of that State 50 as to allow negroesto vote. Livery black republican voted for it and every demo- 2 crst against it. An amednment was proposed by the same committee SO that it should be re- quired by the State constitution, that foreigners should remain in the State twenty-one years before being allowed to
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15

G- Our old friend, s. T. Hudson, will be found, after this week, at the store of G. s. Morrison. at the lower landing. We coDgratu. late the latter gentleman upon bis luck in se- curing the valuable services of Uncle Grip" and as everybody knows him, and he knows everybody, no doult that the said everybody, with his wife and children, will go to see our old friend in his new position.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15

0T A little boy, son of Hon. Alvin Duvall. of Germantown, Ky, came to his death by a very singular accident. His father and mother being away from home, a little negro girl got vial of hartshorn, and was playfully holding it to the noses of the children In putting it to the nose of the little boy, while he lay upon his back, she spilled the fluid into his mouth and nose. The result was death in thirty hours, the child suffering intense pain.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15

OT The following IS a portion of the la" speech made bv Tom Corwin, at Cinciunan;
 In the last Presidential campaign sad the speaker didn't want MT. Fremont for Pre'' dent for me, although I know him better inal any others. l wanted Mr. Fillmore nsl something to do with him, and knew he WIS not the accursed instrument of the devil as WI charged in the north. He performed his swOA duty and he fell. MT Fillmore is 10 mort. lro-slavery man than any abolitiouist in ih' country; swear it, here now (laug hter) if thel' IS magistrate present.
 Ii has been said was not for anybody M President. l should have voted for Fremoo' If conld have got to Lebanon. But wS sick In bed. l hal made speech for Mr. FlA more. because l pselened him. But l Pe,. celved that the chviee lay between FremoD. and Buchanan. 1t was not clear that Fremon' would carry Ohio. and 1 favored him agsiis' Buchanan. was dragged out of sick bed ?! the republicans, ant taken to Fifth street, whs' stated my views. 1 dou't know what pIv ] am with. belong to none, but shall soi' the fepu ublican ticket, aud shall work with then- because l like their anti-slavery pnnclpis, which Is all there Is in their creed
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15
MOnoman a pa;p

It Is, perhaps, useless to remind our readers of the strange course of the Gazette lately. Its statements of absurdites for facts; ts apprehen- sion of imagiua ' dangers; its speculatious as to lmpro bable occurrences; its persistent misrep- resentaton of facts patent to all, when it could hot, possibly, expect to be believed, all pointed clearly to the insanity of it's editor. No sane man, however disposed to distort the truth or to mislead his readers, would have written in style so outrageously absurd and stated things Tn direct contradiction to what was p ssng around us and of which we were all cognizant. Taking the most favorable view of the case. we were irre>istibIy led 10 the conclusion that these vagares ot the editor were the results ''ol mind diseased
 We have before us aregiew of the new work of Tuke aud BucllniIl on insanity, and are con trmed in our opinion by the chapter entitled " Physioyaomy cf Lasanty" We quote par, of this, to enable the friends of the afflicted man to form d correct diagnosis of his disease The author notes q disposition in the patient to rub his hands briskly together, or in the lan- guase of od, to
 Wash his hands. with invisible soap
 h mPereeptloie water.n
 This symptom is one easily noticed We quote from the work before Us:
 The princpa characteristic in many of the patients iaborng under mania, Is the peculiar want oi harmony ln the expression of the fea- lures. The hair harsh and brstling and the skin of the scalp becoming loose, are symptoms worthy of notice"
 The following sentence may serve to explain why the aforesaid editor has become so horribly ugly ofhte. The writer on insanity says:
 "Altogether, the effect of mania. and. indeed of all forms of insanity, is to stamp upon the patient a remarkable degree of ugliness" The next extract is peculiarly applicable to the case under consideration:
 "It has been observed that many of the in- sane who are backward in saying anything which would mply mental disorder, are quite expan. sive, and show their particular delusions on paper"
 These symptoms, so strongly marked in the editor of the Gazette leave DO room to doubt but that his is strongly marked case of mono mania.
 While upon this subject, in spirit of chari- tableness, we give from the work bef,re us the proper mode of treatment. Bleeding is to be avoided. Tartrate of antimony, in small doses, has produced the happiest results. Narcotics and stimulants are to be used cautiously. Qui. nine, dissolved in port-wine, is an excellent remedy. But the warm bath and counter-irri- tants are the most relied upon for cures. The author strongly recommends the warm bath and in addition to this, that the scalp of the patient be closely shorn aud croton-oil vigorously rub bed on.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15

0rT- The University of Nashville, Tenn, Collegiate department or military college may be found among our advertisements this week. This institution in all its branches, is deserved ly among the most popular in lhe South, and much preferable in all respects to any of similar kind in the north. We expect 1t will receive a liberal support.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15

To M. D's.-We have received the first number of the Nashville Monthly Record of Medical and Physical Science, edited by Pro- fessors Wright and Currey, of Shelby Medical College. This is a monthly periodical of sixty four pages. Terms two dollars per annum.
 ealso find on our table the September nun. Der of the North American Medco-Chirurg:c Review, edited by Professors Gross, of Ky, and Richardson, of La. This is quite large volume of more than POO pages and is pro- nounced by members of the medical profession to be valuable work. Terms S5 year. Lip pincott & Co.,, Philadelphia.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15
Horse Tanning.

John E. Reardon, bookseller of this city, has for sale pamphlet, entitled 'rhe Arabian Art of Tanning and Training Wild and Vicious Horses" This is compilation from the writ inss of the best authors, including the system taught so successfully by Mr. Rarey. h addi- ton to the rules for breaking and subiuing colts and refractory horses, the pamphlet contains number of valuable recipes
 Price 25 cents per copy. Sent by mail, free of postage. To those desirous of purchasing a number of copies, liberal discount will be made. It is work of 35 or 40 pages, and richly worth the price asked for it.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15

NoTIoE.-The Mechanics of this city and vicinity will hold public meeting at the court room on Saturday next, the 18th at o'clock, P. M., to which all mechanics and citizens gen. orally are invited. Several distinguished gentle men will be present to address the meeting.
 By order of MECHANICS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15

THE STATE CENsUs.-Wc omitted to state, last week, that our table of the populatios of Arkansas for the year 1858, was partly estimat- ed. The census table in the Secretary's office was complete, except four counties, which we added in by estimation. The complete official returns may be somewhat lower, but if the cen- sus had been fully and properly taken, it would have been much larger.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15
lT The following item is taken from the Memphis Appeal:

Our friend Gen. c. F. Hemingway, represen- tative elect from Drew county in the Arkansas Legislature, passed through our cisy yesterday on his return home from a trip in some of the great northwestern States We were pleased to learn from him that the prospects of the de- mocracy in Illinois are exceedingly good for triumph at the coming election Gen. Hem- mingway's name has been prominently men, toned in some of the Arkansas papers in con- nection with the spcakership of the House, but we are told by him that he does not desire such position, nasmuch as he feels that he could better attend to the local wants of his constiu- ents by retaining his seat on the floor. Gen. Hemmingway is a gentleman of much parlia- mentary experience, and would gracefully fill such petition.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15
JAMES M. KIlLGORE. Fdshsngton, Ark., Aug. 25. 1858

(ET The Synod of Arkansas will meet at Little Book, on Thursday, the 2lst of Oct, and be opened with discourse by Rev. Dr. Will liamson, the last Moderator, at II o'clock, A. IA. T. R. WEIGH,
 At Stated Clerk
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15

We learn from the last Gazette, that its un- fortunate editor has been carried to the Hot Springs. His last paper is quite rational and stupid. This fact is proof of the wisdom of the medical men who insist on the beneficial effects ofthe warm bath. It has already made visible improvement. 1fthey will now shave his head and rub if, vigorously, with croton-oil, we have no doubt that a cure can be effected aud that he might be trusted to write an article on Kansas and the President which would con. tain some truth. Shave his head, by all means.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15

CONTESTED RAILROAD LANDs--See the Co., vernor's public notice. It will be very interest ipg to many of our citizens
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15

GF We call attention to the communication in to-day's paper signed" Cotton" The writer is southron, astate-rights democrat and fully appreciates the subject upon which he writes
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15

0H There is DO doubt but that Mr. English, of Indiana, will be triumphantly elected to Co ngress, despite the lies, islanders and forgeres used to defeat him.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15
Huntssi7le, .Kadtson O.. .4rk.. Aug. g. 1858
JAMES P. OWEN.
ARKADELPHIA, ARK, August IS, 1858. Tn sLA Kfn1erS elscf o fke Hnllse o

GENTLEMEN-l offer myself as candidate for re- election to the office of Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives, at its session of lS5s-9. Having been honored with that responsible office by the last House of Representatives. and having dis charged it's duties to the best of my ability; and have every to believe to the entire satisae ton of every member of the House. l am, thereby, the more encouraged to become candidate again. have no hesitation in referring you to each ind yidual member of the late House. and to the printed journals for my fitness and qualification for the oice nd the discharge of its duties.
 Respectfully your obt serv't,
 |. N. SCOTT
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15

0r Capt. Travis, of Louisville. has recentli,, performed feet with pistol which eclipses sii other shots ever made. It is related that 10 put cork on top of a bottle, and on the corRA bulett, and then putting the target 34 feet nom him, welded together the bullet he shot and the one he shot at
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15
August 25, 1858. I'm

.Y We gre authorized to announce A. F. RUTH ERFORD, Eso.. [ candidate for the office of Clerk of the House of Representatives at the ensuing sion of the General ssembly of this State.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15

L ouisiana Courier copies part of our article Q n Yeh, and attributes it to an English paper.n
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15

2. ET Gov. Rnnuells. of Texas. has appointed Matt. F. Ward Senator to fil the vacancy oc. cas:oned by the death of Senator Henderson.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15
Washington News.


 Washington News
 Washington, September 4-Col. Rector has been instructed by the secretary of the interior to remove the Seminole Indians from Florida without military force.
 Samuel P. Jones of Kansas, has been ap- pointed collector at Paso Del Norte, in place of Mr. Sherman
 Some Yankee rcgues stole S86,OO0 from the Hatter's bauk of Connectict Uron inspecting their booty hey found that S750OO oft was in blls on the bank and returned the must of it. Sensible rognes Honest men are getting to find out that paper money is worthless These robbers must have poor opinion of the trash they stole.
 An account of feud between Tennesseeans and North Carolnans and ! pitched battle be- tween them near the State line in Polk county, Tenn, has been going the rounds of the press We believe it all to be a hoax
 John w. White a representative in the last Tennessee legislature, and lawyer of some re- pute, was lately arrested on charge of obtain ing bounty land warrents upon forged papers. but was admitted to bail White explained it by saying a stranger called on him for forms and he filled up four and handed them to him to be sworn to and completed, that afterwards they were sent to this stranger, whose name was Ferguson or FarguarharSon, ad lressed to the care of White. But the following item looks rather suspicious:
 "MR. WHITE RE-ARREsTED-We see that John w. White, representative from Hamilton county, in the last legislature, has been re ar rested upon charge or charges of obtaining bounty land warrants upon forged papers. We understand that MT. W White has been arrested upon charges embracing one hundred and nne- ty-one cases His former arrest embraced only nine cases The evidence against him is thought to be very strong Columbia Heran."
 John Able, the murderer, now in iail at Mem phis on the charge of being acces ssory to the at- tempted killing of a woman, is said to be labo- ing under delirium tremens He has worse than snakes in his boots, for he sees the body of the man he murdered constantly before him and his situation is represented as distressful.
 A United States vessel captured slayer and brought the vessel and cargo to Norfolk About 300 survived the horrors of the voyage, of whom at least fifty were sick, principally with dropsy. The negroes, it is said, do not wish to return to Africa, but under existing laws, that is the only disposition which can be made of them.
 Wright is elected supreme judge in Tennes see. The vote is against convention to amend the constitution of that State.
 Miss Isabella Cass, daughter of the Secretary of State was lately married to a Dutchman.- His name is Mynheer Theodore Marinus Roest Van Liniburg, the minister from the Nether- lands. He gets, at least, two millions bv his wife.
 Richardson, Governor of New wbraska, has call. ed special session of the legislature of the ter rtorv.
 Quite an excitement exists in the northwest in consequence of the discoveries of gold at Pike's Peak
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15

0T A very large estate situated in Florida is offered for sale in our advertisement colums to-day,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15
News Items.

The Newborn (N. O. Era, admits that other counties gave Ellis, the democratic Governor elect, large majorties. but contends that Craven is the banner county, because, it says:
 "Judge Ellis has done remarkably we'll throughout the State, but Craven is the banner county She gave him t,oo Hundred majority and wife"
 Iu Arkansas, we had occasion lately to re- mark, taxation was represented as high, but what do people say, whose State tax is about three dollars to each voter to the single item of city tax in New York as shown below? The New York Tribune says:
 "The exact figures of the city tax levy for 1858 are shown in the official publication off the laws The aggregate is (SS, All ,O9l 31) EIGHT MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED AND SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND, NINETY ONE DOLLARS AND THIRTY ONE CENTS, or nearly one hundred dollars per head for ece,y uoter in the city"
 "The Nashville Banner of Peace the Presbyterian organ, has the following in con- muncation: There is no col demnaton of dancing to be found from the beginning of the Old Testament, to the ending of the New Tes- tament but upon the contrary it Is sanctioned by the habit, and words, of the patriarchs and paslmsist, Of the original church.; yet the ortho- dox church of this day denounce it as a sim"
 The Louisiana Courier has the following post script to letter from Cairo:
 Ye musquito is abundante in Cairo and ve environs at ye presente wrytings, despite ye fugitive of ye weathere. His eyes is lvke unto those of ye fabled leviathan, or other byrdes of lvke persuasionne, and hiss byte is sharper than ye two-edged sword whereof ye scrypture make the mentonne. Yemusqueto hndereth great lieye laboures of ye penmanne. D-n ye mus quito"
 SPEED OF AMERICAN HoRsEs-A mile has been run in minute 42l5 seconds. The same distance has been trotted in 2 minutes 24l@ se- couds, and been paced in minutes 171s se- conds. In the way of endurance combined with speed we read of 10 miles trotted in har- ness in 28 minutes 81a seconds; 20 miles, under saddle, trotted in 59 minutes. 55 seconds; 50 miles in harness trotted in hours 55 minutes 4o1a seconds; and 100 miles trotted in hours 56 minutes l second
 APPOINTMENT OF A NEW CONSUL. GENERAL AT CUBA.--The President has appointed Major Charles J. Helm, of Kentucky, as Consul Gen. eral at Havana. Major Helm was an applicant for the London Consulate He had been pro- missed the London Consulate if General Camp bell was removed but having accepted the place at Havana it is now understood that no change will be made at London. Major Helm will sail in about six weeks
 The Athens (Tenn.) Banner has the follow ing item:
 Sur LovENGooD."-We learn that Slut Mil. Ter, the hero of the Lovengood papers, died suddenly in the neighborhood of Ducktown. a week or two since. Poor Sut. After having innumerable encounters and conflicts with man and beast-been shot several times, and con- sumed " bust head" enough to run an over-shot mill for forty days and nights, died ignobly at last from blow inflicted with the fist of fel- bowman
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15

0T Notice the reward of two hundred dol lars for horse thieves.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15

AGENT IN NEW ORLEANs-D. Williams S Son,, 30 Union street, are agents for the True Democrat. 1y.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15

We subJoin portion of the interesting report of Mr. Woolards ' Our county is increasing rapidly in population from mmi grafton. We have several good schools, and the morals of the people are unexcep- tionabe. good lead miue has been discovered eight miles south east of this place. Corn crops are to the acre Our countr, abounds in Chaly beate and Sulphur springs There large bodies of rich bot tom lands not in cuitivaio and room and land for all good citizens who choose to comen
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15
To the Members Elect of tiie House vt
 Representaiiyes of fhe Siafe of Ark

GLNLLLGEN-I announce myself candidate for He cihce Of Assistant Clerk of the House Of Repre- feiiaiyes at the ensuing session Of the General As fenby- Having resided from boy hood in Arkansas and having extensive acquaint tunce in the eouu- tics or Franklin. Carroll and Madison beg leave to Ieier these members whom have not the pleasure ot knowing personally. to the Representatives and citizens generally of hose countios for information as 10 my character and qualifications for the office seek. Respeetiuliy A l. KERRY Ozark, FFanklia O., -A2k., Sept l. ls5s
 Aunfssille, -Kadtson O., .ATk., Aug g, 1858. EDITOR TRUE DEaocRAT-Please announce my name as . candidate for the office of Clerk Of tle lower House of the Legislature of this State, at its session to commence on the first Monday in Novem- Der next. Respectfully,
 JAMES P. OWEN.