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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-01
State Senatorial Canvass.
Brownsville, May 25th. lS5

6i0CnsUaHe, May 2oth, 1858.
 MR. EDIToR-Last night we had trcmen- dous storm, without dong so far as I can learn much damage except to the political world. Storms indeed at Brownsville appear to be ominous things, for 1 remember during the sit ting ot our circuit court, and the first night of court, two years ago, the heavens were engae- ed Tn elemental strlfe-the darkness was like that of Egypt, save when separated by the vivid flashes of lightning that darted athwart the troubled Ether; but while many trembe1 Tor the safety ot themselves and their homes. there were those who needless of the storm that ragged without were coistered together plotting treason against the democratic party of our beloved county of Prairie, and the result was, that in the morning when the sunlight of heaven had dspelled the darkness and the storm, certain gentlemen were declared candi- dates ot the know'nothing party So it was to-day, as Col. Terry happily remark ed on the stand that last nights storm had given birth to another know nothing nominee in the person of Capt. C. c. Danley," and predict that the ides of August next will roll up such maiori- ty for Col. Terry as will convince the Captain and all of his "kith and kn" politically that denunciations of democracy, Conway, and the administration, are not the arguments to get votes outside of those who are sworn to vote for their men. The Captain endeavored to be very happy in his remarks. His text was Buchanan, Kansas, democracy, Conway, Ar kansas banks, and his speech was but an on. slaught on each.
 The reply of Col. Terry was brief, chaste and effective. He hit the Captain two or three severe blows that told not only op him but on the crowd. 1 predict that before the cam paign closes he will hate the name of Terry as badly as he ever did Eucarnacion. The court is in session, and we are all in hurry to get through or would give you synopsis of what they said. More anon, O.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-01
Texas.

Our sister State is rapidly improving As comparisons are often instituted between the progress of Texas and our own State, to the prejudice of the latter, it may be well to state here that the conditions upon which Texas came into the Union were far more favorable than that of State created out of a territory. By the terms of admission she kept all the lands within her borders, and was sovereign owner of Der soil. The revenue that might be derived from the sales of her lands, would support her government for years, without resort to taxa ton, If she chose to appropriate them to that purpose. In the new States, where the soil is resident specuators, there is a continual drain on the people, and the money made by indus try, iratead o. being kept in the State and used as means to improve it, is paid out to build up fortunes in other S,ates or goes into the treasu- " to be absorbed at-the north. In Texas, the money remains ill the State, is again distributed among the people by paying for works of inter- ternal improvement, and thus eEriches and en- hances her citizens and her property. At the rates lands are now being entered by citizens of this State, we shall soon be the proprictors of the soil and the vasts sum now annually sent out of the State, will remain here to be invested in improv and home enterprises.
 The present season in Texas is said to be re markedly good, the prospect for the grain and fruit crops being very promising They have introduced cotton manufactures into the State penitentiary, and turn out from ten to twelve thousand yards a week
 From the Houston Telegraph we copy the following summary of the railways in that State:
 "The present condition of the principal rail- ways in Texas is, as near as we can arrive at it, about as follows. The total length of grade, as well as the amount of iron laid on each road is embraced ill the following statement
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PURLIC SPEAKING.

Judge JOHN QUILLIN. who is candidate for Judge in the 6th circuit will address his fellow cti- zens at the following times and places:
 OUAoHITA CoUNTY.-Canden,M Monday, 7th June: Woodlawn, Tuesday. Sth June.
 COLUMBIA CoUNTY.-C Calhoun Wednesday. 9tb. Magnolia, Thursday 10th; Lamartine, Friday, llth: Falcon, Saturday. 18th.
 LAFAYETTE NTY.-Lewisville, Monday l4tb: Sulphur Fork, Wednesday, l6th. IFMPsTEAD COUNTY. = Washington, Saturday, l9th Columbus, Monday, Fist
 SEVER CoUNTY.-Brownstown, Tuesday 2sd: Pa raclifta, Wednesday, 2Sd; Center Point, Thursday, 24th PIKE ECoUNTY.-Murfreesboro Saturday, 2sth
 Polk CoUNTY.-Dallas, Wednesday. 80th.
 MONTGOMERY COUNTY Ida. Saturday .Iulv Sd; Coddo Mills, Monday, 5th
 CLARK CoUNTY.- Philadelphia, Wednesday. 7th.
 UNION CouNTY.-Lshon Tuesday, 18th; Cum mngs n Sass township "Wednesday l4:h; She eppard's July, 1858. -
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Of these, 82 miles of completed road, over which trains of cars are running, are connected with this city. On the Southern Pacific we believe, the cars are now making daily trips as we'll Hs on the five miles of the S. A. and NJ. G. The Galveston, Houston and Henderson road Is not yet in operation. There are now in operation on these roads nine locomotives and a iull complement of passenger and freight cars. within one year the amount of road graded has been IO3 miles, and the amount of iron laid 69 miles. The actual cost of all the railroad work yet done in the State, has been about two and half millions of dollars, of which there has been expended in the last year, about Sl 100 GOO. The probability is that the expenditure In the future will be above that of the last twelve months, and we may expect to see in March, 1859, fully seventy five, and, perhaps, hundred miles of road in operation, more than we have now."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-01
News Items.

The Governor of South Carolina has appoint ed Col. Arthur P. Hayne to fill the vacancy in the United States Senate occasioned by the death of Judge Evans.
 The House of Representatives passed the Senate bill for the admission of Minnesota There are now thirty-two States in the Union. She claimed three Representatives, but the act of admission allows her but two. Gen. Shields and MT. Rice are the Senators elect; Phelps and Canavaugh the two Representatives From the California papers we get the fol- lowing exhibit of exports of gold, during the first quarter of 1858.
 The shipments of treasure by steam and san n vessels, during the first three months of looo are herewith exhibited:
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For Internal Improvement Con,m'r. DANIEL M. THOMSON.

sB Judge JOHN QUlLLIN. of Union county is candidate for the office of Judge of the 9th Ju- dicial Circuit at the ensuing August election.
 sB- TOM B. TURNER is candidate for Repre- sentative for Prairie county.
 sE JAMES WOOLDRIGE is an independent candidate for Justice of the Peace for Campbell town ship.
 WILLIS JONES is a candidate for State Se- nator from the counties of Pike, Polk and Clark. E- SYLVESTER LEE is a candidate for the office of Internal Improvement Commissioner of Pulaski county.
 sR~ JOHN T. TRIGG, ESQ, is candidate for Prosecuting Attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit at the ensuing August election.
 .sy~ JOHN c. MURRAY is a candidate for the ofce of Circuit Judge of the 2d Judicial Circuit ot the State of Arkalas, at the ensuing August cleo tion.
 say THOMAS FLETCHER is q candidate for she iii ot Pulaski count! at he ensuing August cleo tion.
 S. T. HUDSON is a candidate for County Treasurer at the ensuing August election.
 .1y- A. A. PENNlNTON is candidate for State Senator from the counties of Clark P ke and Polk. sB- SAM'L NJ. SCOTT is a candidate for State Senator from the counties of Clark Pike and Polk. fy- ISAAC N. JACKSON is a candidate for State Senator from the counties of Hempstead Lafavette and Sevier.
 ssy- l.. o. BREEDEN is candidate for Sheriff ol NpHhat cVuHtNf AL tio cLsulilg August eectOl1. tR5 JOHN Il. NEW BERN is a candidate for re- elecjon to the office of County Treasurer.
 t.83 VIM. N. PARISH is q candidate for the office of County Treasurer at the ensuing August elee- tion.
 sg WM. B. PAISLEY is a candidate for re-elec- tion the office of Clerk Of the Circuit Court of Pu- laski county.
 .E JAMES G. WHITE is a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Jefferson county, Arkansas at the ensuing August election.
 fa- W. K. PATTERSON is a candidate for re- election to the office of Prosecuting Attorney for the Sd Judicial Circuit
 .S J. L. H0LLOWELL is a candidate for the office of Attorney General at the next August election.
 Eg THOMAS JOHNSON, is candidate for reelection to the office of Attorney General and States Attorney for the fifth Judicial Circuit of the State of Arkansas
 s8 ROBERT H. DEDMAN, ESQ, is a can didate for Prosecuting Attorney for the 2d Judicial Circuit.
 Ky J. WAT PARTNERSHIP is a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney for the I'd Judicial Circuit. .ay LAFAYETTE GREGG, is a candidate for reeIecti to the office of Prosecuting Attorney for the 4tb Judicial tircuit
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-01

JUDGE QUILLIN-It will be seen by refer ence to another column that the name of this gentleman is advertised as candidate for the Judgeshpof the sixth judicial circuit. Judge Quilin is we'll known and deservedly esteemed in the counties composing the circuit He has been long a citizen of the Stete, is clever, estimable gentleman, possessing talents of a superior order, deepy skilled in the science of the law, and well qualified by nature and educa- ton to preside with dignity and ability on the bench Judge Quilln is true democrat of the old school. He has been tried and not found wanting--has always been true to his party and its nominees As democrat we shall always be glad to hear of his advancement.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-01
Senatorial Convention in Browns

Pursuant to notice, the democracc < of the counties of Pulaski and PtaIs convention on the 24th May, 1858.
 On motion, Hon. A. A. Pittman, dl wa' chosen chairman, and R. $. Ia Pulaski county, secretary.
 The following delegates then appeas From Puldskl-T. J. Churchill, G. die, L. L. Boone, W. R. Vaugan, D. Thomson, Milton Vaughan, Ben. Adm W. Steele, J. D. Kimbell, R. L. Ss R. s. Yerkes.
 From Prairie-J. E. Gatewood, Mil A. A. Putnam, w. L. Buforl, W. | F. Sanders, w. L. Moore, J. C. MJr- Robertson and Dr. Britton. The chairman having announced h ations would be in order, John D. KmA of Pulaski, nominated Col. Francs ] as the democratic candidate for StaA No other nominations being made, Cd. was unanimously nominated On mol Moore and J. D. kimbeil were ipa committee to inform Col. Terry of bI ation. In short time Col. Terry msd pearance, and being appropriately idl'a the chairman of his nomination than convention for the honor conferred ' delicious manner, and assured them iS fort should be spared on his part to . banner thus presented in triumph ti'- canvass.
 The Des Arc Citizen and True Dsn' quested to publish the proceedings the convention adjourned sine de.
 A. A. PITTMAN,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-01
R. s. YERKEs, Sec'y.

TRUSTING TO PRovIDENCE.-0ne , stitf-necked, puritanical misSiouMles, Y times wander away "down south" aDl chances ofendeavoring to enliIhten l"' ed darkies of that region, was riding Y Sunday morning in the noigbD0fay wealthy planters negro quarters, VIZ horror he spied Cudjo hoeing sD patch. Stopping hs horse at the l'-' dressed him thus:
 My poor unfortunate colored ON- possible your cruel master compeIs you on the Lords holy day?"
 "Oh, no, massa stranger; my ms man; he gib nigger far chance, glo n' fur hisself. Dis all mine." looking aV' importance upon his little property; :,
 "Worse aud worse" exclaimed rolling up his eyes. The iguoraocss tian bondage! Has he never taoso sinfumess of working on the Sabbath
 Well, you see, massa stranger know fore twas sin fur niger to A0' 'taters Sunday" said Cudjo, scratchlO:
 "A great sin, my clolored brotne', you expect the Lord to bless you, Il! his commandments?"
 "What nigger gwine to do fur '!a'' asked Cudjo, somewhat puzzled.
 Trust to providence. my ul' friend"
 Bar! dar! you done made miStaSe. massa stranger. Dat providence E Y nisger on dis plantation; he don't eoeI 'tater patch. Yahl yah! yahl prova',,
 The missionary rode off in disgn'' promptly, perhaps, that just then hssP gentlemen coming down the road.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-01
New Digest of the Statute of Arkansas

Mir. Jno. E. Rearlon, bookseller in this city, Is now binding, and will be able next week to ill orders for this valuable, and-to the citi- zens of Arkansas-indispensa work. I. Is full and correct Digest of all the laws now in the State, and contains also all forms in use be- fore justices of the peace.
 It is fourteen hundred pages in one very large royal octave volume, printed on fine pa per, in clear large type, and substantially bound in law sheep, at the low price of $5. It will be bound also in two volumes for those desiring and ordering it, with additional cost of one dol lar.
 Mr. Reardon proposes to send it by mail put up in such way as to reach the owner in good order, the amount of postage to be sent with the order.
 As the number at his disposal cannot possi ply equal the demand, we advise our friends to be quick with their orders
 See advertisement in another column
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-01
TItpprn Mart, nt.

T'FV-IH fTIEV
 Cincinnatt, May 27.-Flour scarce at S3 75 @S4. Whisky active at 174. Corn 45.-- Oats 30.
 New Orleans, May 27--Sales of cotton to- day $500 bales; prices are irregular. Mddling and lower grades have declined; sales at H. a 1l1a. Sugar generally 534 @6la. Red wheat 90; white $l 51a. White coru 70 Lard in bbls, 1l3s Freghts on cotton to Liverpool, 35d. Exchange on London-market dull
 New Kork, May 27.-Sales of cotton to-day, 2OOO bales, and has declin d 1sc; upland mid ding, l2. Flour heavy. Wqeat active. Yel- low corn, 79@79 Mess pork Sl7 5O@17 60. Whisky 2l@2l1a. Bacon shoulders 524@7. Sugar heavy; muscovado 524 @64. Coffee sales at auction, 914 @1O1l.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-01
Oficeofthe Cairo a,M Fulton R. R. C0mpany(
 Little Rock, Ark, May 27th, 1858. ] " P NIIIrp rcn


 Auditor of Arkansas:
 SRI beg leave to say through you to the respective claimants of legal subdivisions of land embraced by the act of Congress of the 9th February, 1853, to aid in the construction of the Cairo and Fulton Rail Road, that when this company is in condition to make title thereto, due notice of the same will be given to such claimants. And that under the provisions of the act of the General Assembly of Arkan- sas of 26th November, 1856 the company is not authorized or required to make title in any case except where the proof is clear as to the legal ubdivsion--whether of forty-eghty hundred and twenty, or one hundred and sixty acres occupid, resided upon and cultivated by said claimant, and to such legal subdivision only as shall include said occupancy, residence and cultivation.
 Very respectfully, your ob't serv't.
 EDW. CROSS, President
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-01

FIGHT WITH GRAssHoPPERs.-The Con- gales (rexas) Inquirer has an amusing account Of the invasion of that city by grasshoppers. ard the attempt of the citizens to repe the in- trrders:
 ' Everybody turned out--men, women, and cS ldren, white and black. little niqgers and ee-sekens, editors and devils--everyboiy, with '' Ire and sword,'' brushes and brooms, blankets buckets. carried on the deadly conflict. I1.t to no avail; the hoppers hopped on and the de- : .'iine forces were obliged to beat an inslosi- fls retreat leaving thes bsrba,ians in possession Of the c6nduered city.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-01
G We publish the following by request: Deltoare District, c. ",
 A pril 18th 1S5S

#A pm lotH IOOO } M. B. FULcHER, or HENRY WARD:-In con- pance with the last dying request of William Fulcher, l take seat to address you few lines to inform you that he got into difficulty with a man by the name of Harlin Dorcel, and Dorcel shot him mortally, and he requested me to let you know the circumstances of his death. He was shot yesterday morning and died about sundown, and was decentlv inferred this day. He told me that NJ. B. Butcher was his bro- ther, who lived in Ward township, Yell coun- ty, Arkansas, Petit Jean post office. He had no effects with him except a few clothing. He told me he was going to Kansas.
 Respectfully, yours,
 WILLIAM GILLESPIE. M. B. FuLcHEn, Potsi. J can, Yen O., Ark.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-01
Congressional
SENATE.

Washington. May 26.-The bill was passed for the improvement of the harbor of Chicago passed by 26 to IF. This is considered a test vote in national improvements. Senate discussing the fifteen million loan bill.
 HOUSE.
 John Vallandingham. of Ohio has been ad- mitted to seat by four majority. The fertilization bill was discussed. Nothing was concluded in either House.
 Washington News. New Fork, May 25.-The Times Washing ton correspondent said to-day that no news ad been received from Utah which would alter the plans of the government in relation to the new regiments, or other operations of the depart ments.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-01
nr Wa 1aarn that na,r

0T We learn that hearing has been refused by Chief Justice English in the case of the application made by the parties engaged in what is famarly known as the hand-saw case, and that the prisoners have been sent to the penitentary
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-01

PoLL BooKs-We are requested by J. D. Butler to say that he is prepared to furnish clerks with poll book for the August election. In ordering poll books clerks should be rarticu- lar in stating the number of precincts in their county, so that the proper number of backs may be sent
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-01
See advertisement in another column.
GT We clip the following from the M

W3 we cHp the Iollowlng from the Mem phis Appeal:
 FOUND DEAD.-Over two weeks ago. MT. I. G. Morris, civil engineer, who had been snb- contractor on the Little Rock railroad over the river; left the place where the men were at work saying that he was going to look at the food He did not return, but eventually his horse came back without the rider. Fears for the safety of Morris induced search and the re- mains of the unfortunate man were found last week at Black Fish creek. How he had come by hs death was mystery. It was thought by some that he had been drowned; others, from hole observed in the body, believed that he had been murdered by shooting The deceas- ed was we'll known in this city where some of his relations are residing.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-01
River News.

Cincinnati, May 26,-River rising with 36L feet in the channel
 Louasu'lle, May 26.-River rising rapidly. S. Louis, May 26-River stationary in the morning; rising in the afternoon. All upper streams swelling.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-01
IInr Dennnl.

"fH""yC0ft, ApfH ZOth, lSs SRI have the honor to ackronI receipt of your communication of Y inst, in relation to the issue of arm, a, s coming fiscal year to each State u,5.. :. of 1908, for arming the militia of rS. 1 States; whether further legislation is :. 10 enable this department to furnish ', improved arms on the acquisition ol1I authorities, and what proportion, if m be supplied under existing regulations In answer, l transmit herewith h, the Colonel of Ordnance on the NEi closing a tabular statement, showing viI are now due and will become due dprl coming fiscal year to each State and ] under the law above cited.
 Very respectfully,
 Your ob't servt
 JOHN B. FL0YD
 Secretary q HoN. R. w. JOHNSON, Com. MI.laT Senate.
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MR. EDIToR-I wish you womb these letters in their proper order .s ., P interesting public information.
 Very respectfully,
Maz 1OM, 1858.
Ordinance Office, WashiOo..
 A ,,ril 1Q,{. w

Hay 1Oh, 1858.
 Ordinance Office, Washiuo
 April 18th, l8S HoN. JOHN B. FLOYD, Secretary of "
 Sir-In answer to the letta, , military committee of the Senate of \. instant, have the honor to report. V The accompanying tabular staten. nishes the information called for so lates to "what is now due and will b, @ during the coming fiscal year, to eaoS ,sl and territory in supply of arms n. law of 1908, for armiug the militia of 'l and territories" D' The Secretary of War has autbo.. existing laws, to furnish the whole o. " ton of the arms actually due to am " territory, in any kind of arms and arc.. " which have been regularly adopted " the United States troops; but no a,. has not been sufficiently tested and an @ warrant their adoption for the Uoih,pE'' military service, can be, nor ougb. I' issued to the militia; nor can auy arm piled in advance of quotas due
 I do not think that any farther Is,,, necessary to enable the War Dsr.s'.s .ssH supply the militia with proper and a.a' 'a.a arms and aocoutrements to the ev.'. Y''' existing annual appropriation for t6,, ,,'a' lt. The letter from the military c'. the Senate Is returned herewith
 Respectfully, your ob't se,v,
 A. K CRAM
 Colonel Of O.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-01

FoR CALIFoRNIA.-We understand that Judge SEBASTIAN has procured an order from the Secretary of War requiring Lieut., Beall, of the army, to proceed with a command of 300 dro- goons from Memphis, Tenn, via Little Rock, Clarksville and Van Buren to Ft. Smith-and there to recruit and take the overland route along the 35th parallel to California, so that emigran,s and others desiring to go to the Pacific by that route may avai themselves of the pro- tection thus afforded. The time of starting we did not learn.
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Of thest arms 4,523 7-I3 are due n only-the residue in muskets, or in riaes q other arms and aceoutrementl, Of equal es may have been regularly adopted for tie l. tary service. A. K. CRAZY,
 Colonel of 0n Ordnance Office, Hasbiqgt"a, Agrd la
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-01
Public Speaking.

The candidates for the office of Attorney General. Will address their fellow citizens of the District the following times and places:
 IN CONWAY COUNTY. At Lewisburg. Tuesday June Is. Springfield Wednesday, E. l6. Sulphur Springs, Thursday, |" r.
 IN PRAIRIE COUNTY. At Saundersville Saturday, " l9. Hickory Plains, Monday, ' 2l. Des Are, Tuesday, ' 22.
 IN PULASKI COUNTY. At Little Rock Saturday, ' 26. Ashley's Mills Monday, < 9. Gillians m Pyatt Tuesday, E. 29. Baptist Church ill Owen, Wednesday, " 30.
 IN SALINE COUNTY. At Precinct in Marble, Friday, July ?. Benton, Saturday, |" B. Judge Beavers Store, Tuesday, 6.
 IN PERRY COUNTY.
 At Perryyille. Friday, g. Cypress Mills. Saturday 10. Casa P. O., Monday, 12
 IN YELL COUNTY.
 At Bluffton, Wednesday, IA Danville, Thursday. Is. Dsrdanelle Saturday. .s IF.
 IN POPE COUNTY. At Galley Rock. Monday, le Russelyille, Tuesday, 20. Dover, Wednesday, 2l.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-01
The Red River Raft-Another Appropria-

The following letter from Hon. RoBT. w.. JOHNSON will be read by the citizens of south west Arkansas with great satisfaction. With the appropriation recommended by the Senate committee on commerce we doubt not the work of removing the raft in Red river will be sue cessfuly finished. Until the removal is entire ly effected, most assuredly the general govern ment should continue its efforts:
 U. s. SENATE, May l5th 1858. Mr. Elitor-I am glad to say we have ob- tained this morning from the committee on commerce favorable report, granting one hun dred aud ten thousand 1lOOOO) dollars for the removal of the Red river raft.
 feel sure it will pass before the end of this Congress, though lot before the end of this session. Very respectfully,
 RD3T kV IOuNCnN