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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25

PEopHETIc--The venerable editor Of Ao Gazette fains il everything he undertakes. has at last turned prophet, ard iti- 10 le hoped will always le ai.Ao4l honor in his own c3.a- try Hear h.a:
 "But Juie ~r dasav: fl the uax' denocra .ic caucus ron'uaa . i,.ake.5 ahotoui> i. .hc United $ ues " p.t- deut iu 1860. he will he supported hy tae leaders of that party, and ..at sUiIoi ".ll be ms.s, y them, the only ,es oi le4.y Co tAa ~o4ta."
 If the nominee of the democratic party siou'3 be an a1o.4ou.st like Tom Corwin sad in bis la;e Cincinnati peech, Mr. Fillmore was; f the democrats should nominate one of their opro- nns; f tbe slu should rise .u the west: il the editor Of the Gazette -houid ever d. justice o a political opponent; f the Arkansas river shall run up stream; then wondrous things will han- ben. Out upoA ,hcse conditional prophecies = Now we will venture a prediction: the demo- cratic convection will nominate man sound on all national Ques ions, and forthwith every opro- an aboLtionist The opposition will nominate an abol;ionist and these same men will swear that he is the better man for the south The game they are playing is easily seen through. At the north the opposition swear the demo- cratic party is pro-slavery, which is true. but they assert that the object of the party is to force slavery on the free States aud iu the ter ritores. In the south their coadiutors swear that the democratic party is free-sol and oppos- cd to slavery. If they will wait patiently un- til after the Charleston covention they will know the name of the next President, and his political status.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25

CC3- Last week we took occasion to say that a majority could make constitutions, and ad led that it is well Aa minorites cannot. The Ca zette, with it's ustal fairness, says that we are in favor of the doctrine that mgjor1tjes can mule dn9 mamake constitutions at pleasure" After stating the to suit itself, it proceeds to show that we are in favor of a change in the cons.j- tuition of the United States All of which would be very fine but unfortunately 1t is not true. We repeat that OUTS is d government of majorties, and if d constitution i> to be changed We prefer seeing it done by majority ilstead of a minority. This putting words n the mouth of all opponent and then going into spasms over what he says his opponent said, is favor- ite trick of the Gazette. The words pretend ed to be quoted iy the Gazette were never used by Us, or anything that could be tortured or twisted into any such meaning. The Ga- zette is hard driven for an argument when it has to coin q bogus assertion to attack it If it will do it any good we will state our views on the subject. Webelieve that majority should rule, should select their rulers and make their laws. We believe that if constitution has to be formed, it should be clearly the work of majority, and if one is to be changed that it should require a constitutional majority to change t. In fact, We are old fashioned enough to believe that the many should rule the few, and no. the few should rule the many.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25
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Elections.

TEyNs-Iu oar s-tr $ te tie d4mocrlts as usual, have madea clean sweep The know nothing 3ai abolition elements iu tha. Sase fnse4 nd ve hai sinsl.ar spectacle of Ger. man aboii5oa.<.s a'i te- great jos CTS of for. erers t-ing cheek byj5@i and acting h cou- cert
 NORTH CAR.L1TA.--The legislature is largely democratic l, sad rhat aa opposition mem Dor ia elected j7 4e place of Cuugman, N To has been appoiated ~ the Senate.
 KESrrcEY.--rhe domocratio majority is abou, F 600, being larger gain on Iast year. The traitors Ca.guden, Marshall, etc. are re- pudialed M home Thissettlas Mr Cristenden's chances far The nomination for the Presidency, as they will hardly select a man who can, O. carry Ms own S.ase.
 MISSOURI members of Congress elect from Missouri, according to the returns are a follows:
 Dist 1.-St. Loujs--J. Richard Barrett.
 2.-Boore, etc.--Thonas L. Anderson
 3--Leuis, etc.-Joha H Clark.
 4.-Phhte, etc.-James Craig.
 5.--L1tayctte, etc--Samuel II. Woodson.
 6.--Gre'a etc.--John s. Phelps.
 7,-Washil-t"n, etc -J ohm w. Noell Messrs. Barret and Noell are flew members. Mes,rs. WoodSon and Anderson were chosen last year as Americans, but ran this year with the support of the democrats, whose measures they sustained during he session.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25
Sam's Estate.

We have, heretofore announced the death of K. N. Sam. This young gentleman was all ways of very delicate constitution, though when he first appeared among us, the hectr flush on his cheek was, by many, mistaken for the hue of health. His thin legs, narrow chest and slender frame all betokened a weak sys- tenn and his death was not unexpected.
 Deceased was born in New York, though here in the south his friends claimed Baltimore . as the place of his birth Doctor \ led Bunt- line, who was the attending physician at the accouchmept, testifes that he was born in New York. He was closely allied to several large families at the north, among which are the black republican, free soil and others. His con- nexons were very numerous, though by no means respectable.
 We do not wish to speak i'll of the dead. and its bur fair to say that when Sam first came among us he dlsclaimed any sympathy with his northern relatives, averred that he was all right on the goose" and mingled with the best society He soon lost his popularity; decent people cut his acquaintance, and finally none but broken down politicians and political gam- bers would associate with him, except perhaps few, who having known him in his better days felt it to be point of honor not to desert him in diversity.
 He died at sunset, on the second day of this month and though he had been declining for years his death struggles were very violent
 His estate has been administered upon, but as the property will not bring anything in the south, we give below an inventory of his effects, so that his black republican relatives can come forward, pay charges, prove property and take it away.
 1st. Eghtor ten old platforms more or less ricketty.
 2d A lot of blanks rotten and otherwise damaged, being parts of old platforms.
 3d. lot of essays, articles and leaders, writ ten to demonstrate that the Catholics owe civil and spiritual allegiance to the Pope of Rome and that Catholic could not become a citizen of the United States.
 4th. Drafts of laws to be passed in order to extend the time of the residence of a foreioner In this country to twenty-one years before he can become naturalized
 5th. A lot of dark lanterns
 6th A lot of "brass knuckles,n slung shots and bludgeons
 Eth. Copies of the ritual of the order of the star spangled banner, with the oaths, degrees, grips, signs and passwords.
 
 9th. A defense of the murder of Irish men. women and children by the know nothings.
 9th A vast number of statistical tables to prove that all the crime and pauperism in the country is done by pr is of foreigners.
 10th. Sums in addition and multiplication, Clearly demonstrating that, in few years, the foreigners will outnumber the natives in this country.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25
MR. MADEIaA's REPLY.

JoHN r. FISK, ESQ; Dear Slr-Your nrte of yesterday is at hand rht occasioil of lt' presume, Was cefiain expressions made 6y my- self feN days since, " reference to the sr9- senl spec oI p'Jca pirties. Whatever m N have been Aour relso.s, however for puttn. the questions coutalAed m the letter referred to, l haVelfo he,tatIan la alasv erng them
 ltio true as yna state l Was formerly q de- mocrat, and supported Mr. Pierce for the Pre- sldeucy. ' is also equally rGe, that nave bcetla demorrU my iIe co operated with thlt lQrly hearing lt the stncte,t lcalty up 5o the time tha Amcrcaa larty Was organized, a5 which l attached myself to IL. i had 10 lauit to fIad Wlth the prlnciplcs of the demo- cracy. There was not cardinal princpIe ol then alth that l dld not veuerate, for iu them aii, tr4d 'a.d honored aa they were l recognized the oi1 toaiIalloa stones on which the lsovera- munt was lad There was thair doctrine of Sate rights, and the Nj ed oue--a strict con struclon of the coAstilulinn--the ore the cor ner stone, and the other The key stone of the Union. There was their currency policy, their territorial policy, tilertinancal policy. l hear- tlly approved thelr views on all these ques lions. No! 1 had no fault to find with the principles of tho democracy; but in com mon with large majority of the people Of the United States, at the time I thought the American organization embodied other mea- sures which 1t would be we'll to carry out. I shall not undertake an enumeration of such of their measures as commended themselves to my judgment; but content myself by saying that the attitudes of the several political par ties have So essentially changed litte by little, that to continue in opposition to the democratic party, would be treason to myself and my best convictions.
 l agree with you that the American party has become sectionaized and pewerless tafad- minister the affairs of the government. Worse than that, it has become disintegrated; and while the great mass of the party are preparing to ally themselves with the republicans upon the anti Leeompton platform. prefer returning to my old party, satisfied amid all emergeucies whether good or evil fortune oyertake 1t, 1t will be found standing' by the constitution and the Union.
 Yours, very truly,
 A. D MADEIRA
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25
Signs Of the Times.

The wh..r vo-e cast lor Corgr ,ss in thi- Sete at tile Ias e4r,Ion was IN round nuuh.l, 4G,0D0, vi 0n.i ta. d.moera..c nominee. re ceted 37,UUO Couuut h, votes received Jy Drew, a, kuo0 roinii-, N will mike the oplo- ai.ioA vote V tuis oAje about 5000 lu other words tba demoemGc majority is 28,o0O- A-u, n those Counties Where ibe know uo.l- inls a-rca.or- hid nri 'rty, we have with Q e4c. p.on, e.tAer ofestsd tha victory fr5m th rn pr lvd-I .ue members elect. GNa. t4 M ~. th- tr.d lJo.ed William Watc-. aud auel-coavsu.'ou4 q mperats and we ournum- bgr A.m w fIur jo o-c Allthis goes to sUoN tht rhr lhnw no.Ins rlrly k virtually \ la, thaJ patriotic men are lues,y leaving t ...d that AS t become, more aud more iree-soil, that ]. 'uIl io~s every man x ao prolesses sli6 U patriotism.
 Fur tne benefit oI those misguided democrats who joue the order tui who from pride, or mistaken notions of dun4.ss sdli remain <. 4, we -uhjon a q ra.nold.nce between two ds tiugui-a-I gen,em oi Kentucky. This shows thaa know norhIn--m has been tried to the very l4st moment " men anxious to hud good init, nha uow hike Mr Madeira, are forced to Five f up il despair. AIr M las long been prominent man in keHtaeky, has held iInaor- taa offices, a.d lis opportunities for clear survey of the State of parties are beyond ques- aon. Read his letter:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25

THE SPEAKERsHIP. Various coujectures are being made as to who will be Speaker of the House at the approaching session of the Gen. eral Assembly. We have TO choice among all the gentlemen named and only give list of the most prominent, either of whom would ably fill the office, to-wit: Gen. Mitchell, of Arkan- sas; Jo. J. Green, of Crawford; C. F. Hemming- way, of Drew; W. M H. Newton, of Johnson; Col. Oates, of Monroe; Dr. Hill, of Perry and Col Duval of Sebastian These are all old members, or have had legislative experience and are men of known ability. However, it may be possible that some other gentleman will be preferred.
 Scott, of Clark county, Rutherford of Pu- laski and Owen of Madison, are candidates for clerk of the House.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25


 SIGNIFICANT At the election in the St. Louis district in Missouri, the democratic can didate was first, the abolitionist second and the know nothing third and last, usual. The abolitionists died hard and initiating other de- feated men nearer home, sworc there was "cheatng round the board" and attributed their defeat to every thing but the true one.-- The organ of the party threatens very hard what it will do hereafter and avef awfully.-- Seeing this, the know nothing organ of that city works itself up into passion and swears "like our army in Flanders" It takes on nightly" and tells what it will do next time. IL adds this important rf'rmaton that if the know nothinss Of St. Louis had known tbat Barrett, the democratic cand.date, was the strongest man, they would have thrown enough votes to Blair, the aboliioust, to have elected the latter.
 So it is all over the couatry. The know nothngs want the democracy defeated. They would prefer doing it themselves, but if they are unable, they will help the black republicans | to do it.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25

Cr When the official returns were first re-. celved from the counties of St. Francis and Poinsett, it was found that Hon. Wm. A. Jones had tive majority over his competitor, Dr. Van Patton for the office of State Senator. The Se- cretary of State has received certificate from the clerk of Poinsett county, to the effect that in counting up the vote an error was made against Dr. Patton of ten votes. This corrected and the state of the case is reversed. Van Pat ton beats Jones five votes.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25

OT As applications are being constantly made to the Secretary of State for the New Digest, l wish to state. for the information of the public-that a large humber of the Digest has been bound and completed, and at the re- quest of the binder, deposited in my office, he considering it more safe place than his bindery. 1 do not consider that I have any control over the NeD Digest, no right to dispose of it by sale or distribution, as 1t has not been re- ceived or adopted by the State
 DAVID B. GREER,
 Secretary of State.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25
0T The following we clip from the Des Are

(T The following we clip from the Des Are Citizen:
 "CoL. TERRY's MAJoRITY-Col Terry, the democratic candidate for the State Senate, from Pulaski and Prairie counties has been elected by the handsome majority of 269 votes His majority in Prairie wal. 253-in Pulaski 16- We congratulate the Colonel, and believe he will lperform his entire duty towards his con- stituents. His friends are not confned exclu- svely to the ranks of the democracy in Prairie A number of our opponents were so well pleas ed with the frankness and noble bearing of Col T., that they voted for him in preference to Capt. Danley.''
 The Gazette attributed the defeat of Danley here to bribery and corruption and accused the know -nothings of selling their votes How will it account for the 253 majority in Prairie county?
 Perhaps simpler solution can be found in the fact that the honest yeomanry of the coun- try preferred Col. Terry.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25

0~T We are authorized to state that Mrs. Richard, having made ample provision in the way of teachers for every department of learn ing, is now ready, independent of her usual class of scholars. to form juvenile or infant class, in her school to which particular atter- ton; shall be paid they will be taught reading, writing, spelling, cipherisg and vocal music. Terms $iO per session of five months; little boys will be admitted in this class.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25

Jones reaas--"Any one having Goa dard buggy 10 dispose of'-exclaims, I'll tns advertiser wants something buggy, let him buy my bedsead."
 " Your daughter sal be lady of von connt-- Oats me--yit all my love eternal" Said Monsieur Rv-a-yare to Madam Blouht:- You lie. you scamp" roared the indisuan'
 Coonel-- You're but al unpaid balance of acaoant'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25

0T We call the attention of parents and guardians to the advertisement of "The Little Rock High School for Young Ladies'" With- out intending to commend in advance, we can. not but express our opinion that the gentlemen engaged in this enterprise are fully capable of conducting 1t successfully
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25
mR. FIsKs LETTER
CorinlL1n. nn., Angnst 6. IS

CotHytD", AZ, August b, I6o6. Nm A. D MADEIRA Dear S'r--From our long and intimate personal relations, l make boid to ask you question or two. 1 lluow you will respond frankly You were formerly d democrat, aud supported President Perce, but you went of with many others, into tne political party then known as know nothing, out now known as American.
 You must long since nave seen that that par ~ Is incapable of managing the affairs of this nation. It has become sectianalized, anu has largely coaesced with the republicans in prac tIce, aud if it has not accorded, soon will in feeling and principles with them Are you prepared to go to that extremity and destination? Are you wiling to assist in transferring the people of Kentucky to the republican camp and sentIment? do not believe voa are think by this tune you have become convinced that ho party but the democratic party Is equal to the government oi this country, and that no prilA.i. pies are adapted to the institutions of oar nation or the charater of the American people. but the principles of the democracy.
 ishall be pleased to receive your reply at an earIy dAy.
 Respectfully, your friend,
 JOHN F. FISK.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25

Since writing the above, we see that the edi- tor of the Gazette, in th;s city, copies the mis- erabe forgery alludsd to in the article above, and makes it the subject of trade aga:.ss Mr. Buchanan. Now we venture to assert that out of hundred sensible men who read the letter, niney-nine pronounced t spurious at once. It was written coarsely and for elTect. ItisEot in imtation-it is burlesque Win this forgery before him, the editor of the Gazette has either been stupid enough to swallow t and present 1t to his readers, supposing it to be true, or be- lieving 1t to be forgery he has eudeavored to pass it as genuine l. is difficult to believe that any journal could be so lost to solf-respect as to take letter purpor:ing 10 be VT ttsa by the highest officer of the government, knowing or believing 1t to be spurious, q He as,A c f3rqerg and attempt to cram it down the throats of it's readers. On the other hand, it is barely ross.- ble that an editor, or any man with a rarticle of common sense, can he so stupid as not to see the thing clumsiy executed forgery. It Is not likeness or the likeness of a likeness but an overdrawn carcature, and none but perfect muggins," thick headed--stupid asinive, psrblind mortal could, for moment. have taken it for anything else but what it really is miserably executed attempt at down. right forgery.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25

t- River quite low, only 20 inches, and only the lightest boats running between here and the mouth.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25

VT It will be seen from the card of Prof. Hines that he has removed his picture gallery to the State Bank building. The Professor is thorough master of his art, and cannot be sur passed in. fine pictures.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25

From the Rochester Dar,o THE FIRST DISPATCH BY THE ATL.yr,o dio Rochester ,h.,, i' ,,i 9o4ored The d., Jisp.
 Windsor Castls, Aus. ,. Is5, ADAMS, Rochester-Forward by 1.,. 100 gallons best oysters Same kind ro ,'' 'n' when Adelaiie got married 'OO '''
 Yours, etc,
 VICTORIA REGINA
 REPLY.
 Rochestsr, Aug ,. 1853 DEAR MADAmE--They've been sent NJ mind the pay. Only triae. '' LGood puff, gratis, that, for Adams AN OLD IMPRoMPU SLIGHTLY ALTERED Eli,
 PRESENT OCCASION. The news from two Continents now
 l. sent through the depths of the so. While the fishes, all wagging the.r s9s Cry, Gracious, how wise we shaUb.l
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25

After remarks from several gentlemen the following resolution was introduced and aGopt- ed
 ResolUed, That the property holders of the town oi Des Arc, and adjacent country, pledge themselves to give the ground and erect a capitol building, if the Legislature of the State of Arkansas should locate the seat of govern- ment of the State at Des Arc; and that a com mttee of three be appointed by the chair to solicit subscriptions for that purpose.
 The chair appointed Messrs. John A Firth John C. Morrill, and Charles w.. Smith, said committee. .
 ca motion, NJ. NJ. Erwin, esq, was added to the ab0se committee
 On motion, J. c. Morrill, was appointed 10 correspond in reference to obtaining the loca- tion of the capitol at Des Arc Also, to address a circular to the members of, the Legislature iu reference to the advantages Des Arc possesses as suitable position for the seat of govern ment of the State.
 On motoa, the proceedings of the meeting were ord9red TO be published in the Des Arc Citizen,' aud all papers in the State requested to copy tie same
 On m .tioa, the meeting adjourned.
 GEO. ". VADEN, C4'm.
 JNo. c. MORRILL, Secy
 From the State Rights Democrat we learn that Col. ilindman is yet too ill to answer let ters.
 Tae Helena Shield takes the defeat of is party in very good humor. We clip the fol- lowing from that paper:
 " Hon. Wm K Sebastian, U. s Senator i. now at his h6ne in this city The udge is the same sociai, plain, old fashioned gentleman and hard shell democrat that he always was and al- ways will be, Tor this country (this Arkansas country Eve mean) is distessagty democratic just at this particular inncture, with but little hope tor improvement"
 The editor of the Oaachita H Herald, ex-candi- date for Congress, is, we see, at his post again, and agrees to let those persons who did not, as well as those who did vote for him, subscribe ] for lis paper
 RErIREMENr.--By the last South Arkansas Democrat, We regget to see that Gen. P. Smoote esq.,, rctires from the editorial chair. We re- gret this loss to the edtoria! fraternity and tc the party of whose principles Mr. Smoqte was 50 able an exponent He wields not only a graceful but a vigorous pen. His productions not only eyinced the scholar and gentleman but also \ profound thinker and lover of ri 1ht w. shall need such men in the approaching canvass and hope that We shall again him in a position that he has shown US how ably and how gracefully he can fill.
 GIT The people of Kansas, having rejected the land ordinance in the English Kansas bl have resolved to remain out of the Union until legally entitled to a representative. If it had not been ior the treason of certain souther know nothings, Kaasas would nov have been State, with pro-,lavcrly constitution.
 We sbalrefer to this subject again aud again TnE QUEENS MEssAaa AND THE PREsI-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25
August 25, 1858. I'm

s3es We are authorized to announce A. II. RUTH EkFORD, Fso.. as candidate for the office of Clerk ot the House of Representatives at the ensuing ses- sion of the General Assembly of this State.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25
MES P. OWEN.
ARkApELpHIA. ARK, August IS. 1858.

HhhADELFHIA: 1KhN.' 1iUEust Ici icoos 15 tae MDabers oaeet ef tie House 9 Represeafires GENTLEAES-I offer myself as candidate for re- election to the office of Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives. at it's session of lS5s-e
 Having been honored with that responsible office by the lust House of Representatives and having dis charged it's duties to the best of my ability: and as have every reason to believe to the entire satisfse- ton of every member of the House. aln. thereby the more encouraged to become candidate again. l have no hesitation in referring you to each indi- vdEal member of the late House and to the printed journals for my fitness and qualification fyr the office and the discharge of its duties
 Respectfully your ob't sefy't
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-25
Secretary of State.

Official vote for Prosecuting Attorney in
 the First Judicial Circuit.
 As we were unable to give the full vote in this circuit. last week, we now supply the