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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-04
The Revival Again.

We are informed that the Methodist Presby- terian and Christian churches in this city have commenced and are now holding series of union prayer-meetings which are we'll attended. We learn from Fort Smith paper that there is a religious revival in that city and in Van Buren.
 From all our exchanges we gather that there is DO abatement in the manifestation, on the contra ", in many places it is increasing. A Memphis paper says:
 Odd Fellows hall was crowded yesterday to overiowing. We have never seen, ln any city, such strong religious manifestation as now exists in Memphis. It is earnestly hoped that the good work may prosper. We under stand that distinguished preachers have been sent for from other points by telegraph"
 4 new pulpit orator has appeared in Scotland An exchange thus describes him:
 A man by the name of Brownlow North who was formerly all actor and had been a ter rible reprobate, is having great success in Glas- gow. Scotland, in bringing about conversions He is an Fpiscopalian, but does not contne himself to any particular church. 4 Scotch journal says no preaching since the days of Whitfield, has produced such powerful effect upon the popular mind as this remarkable mans addresses; and the power lies not in their logical structure. but in their earnestness."
 The Episcopalians in this country have shown a acold shoulder to the movement and the New York Churchman, the organ of the Episcopa- lians thus notices the holding of prayer-meetinss in Burton's theatre:
 Nothing, perhaps, has shown more decided iv the suspicious character of the religious cpl demic which is now raging among us under the name of the Great Revival,' than the circum- stances of its promoters having had recourse to a plav-house, in which to exhibit its manifesto tions day after day in the face of gaping and pro- faue crowds. We say that not only have we no faith in all ths excitement, and all this thea trcal display, but we think it in all respects highly mlschievous and in some respects, posi- lively irreligious, not to say basphemous. and therefore to be discouraged"
 In a city where great revival had been in progress, an exchange says, the following laconic correspondence was had between two clergy men, one Baptist, the other Methodist:
 BAPTIST TO METHODIST CLERGYMAN.
 Dear Brother: shall baphsa some converts to- morrow: if any of your converts prefer to be baptised in our mode, shall be happy to bapt;se them, as cand dates for your church.
 METHODIST To BAPTIST CLERGYMAN.
 Dear Brother: Yours recived. I prefer to wash my own sheep.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-04
GUz-- Lands

The commissioner of the general land office seems to have greatly delayed if not neglected the swamp land interests of Arkansas.
 We hope our delegation in Congress will look to this matter, and have the lists of confirmed swamp lands transmitted to this State as early as practicable.
 The interests of the State and hundreds of its citizens are prejudced materially by the de- lavof the commissioner. Cur citizens are be- coming quite impatient on this subject; tor many of them have improvements on lands which were confirmed to the State by the act of Congress of Sd March, 1857, and wish to obtain titles to the lands.
 Were these newly confirmed lands brought into market, whilst they would bring into the State treasury gold and silver to pay for levees, citizens and new corners would acquire titles to the lands, and by improving and cultivating them would increase the wealth and prosperity of the State
 Our State officers receive many letters inquir- ing when the newly confirmed lands will be in the market; but, of course, neither the go- vernon, auditor, swamp land secretary, nor any other of the State officers can tell when the commissioner of the general land office will serd the list
 Ii the commissioner has not sufficient force in his office to have such important land grants as this adjusted without years of delay, we hope our delegation in Congress will devise and have adopted some remedy that will at least insure an early adjustment of the swamp land grant to this State.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-04
The Convention at Brownsville.

At the Pulaski county democratic meeting on the 24,h ult., the following resolutions were adopted and delegates appointed in conformity to the latter oue:
 Re5olrsd, That this meeting recommend the huidlug ot a senatorial convention al Browns vile, on the fourth Monday in Nav, it being circuit court day, for the purpose of selecting a candidate to represent the counties of Pulaski snd Prairie in the state senate; and that Prairie be invited to meet the delegates from this county at that place and time.
 Reso'ged, That the chairman appoint 26 del egaes to attend said convention.
 We hope that the democracy of Prairie county will respond to these resolutions by pre- pairing 10 hold a convention at that time. If the two counties unite on man his success is assured, but without unity of action and senti ment there is danger of defeat
 The opposition are at work and though they have not yet disclosed their tactics, have shown enough to convince us that they intend to con- test every inch of the ground. On the other hand the utmost harmony prevails among the democracy. But this harmony must not be permitted to degenerate into apathy; we must get to work, and with half the exertion that our opponents will use we can easily elect our men.
 The delegate, from Pulaski county will be at their posts on the 24th inst, and we trust that the delegates from Prairie will be ready to meet them, and that, together, they will se- lect suitable person to represent in the State Senate for the ensuing four years. This done, and we have no fears of the result in August Deyt
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-04

10 Experiences like those above set forth, letters of Messrs McCord and Tolle wrought sudden revolution in the opinions of the super visng inspectors. From being the decided ad- vocates of fusibls alloys when so applied as not to be exposed to the pressure of steam they, in the course of few months, became the decided opponents and have now been, through three sessions, making every exertion to prevail on Congress, to substitute by law tin plugs for fusi- ble alloys.
 In former number, we gave ss length the reasons of the supervising inspectors for their sudden and remarkable change of opinion. II these reasons are satisfactory to others they are not satisfactory to us. But whether Congress retains or repeals the provision respecting fusi- bic alloys, is, perhaps of less importance than would appear at first sight, as if seems 10 De the fixed purpose of certain inspectors not to enforce it. Part of the certificate of boat on which We made voyage sometime ago, read as follows:
 Requires one water guage and one steam guage properly secured. She also requires 50 feet of hose. Uses no allowed metals, as none can De had which fuses at a certain tempera- ture'
 This last assertion, as we believe, requires to be proved. We have been present at an expe- riment made by scientific and practical men, in which Professor Booths alloys stood the test admirably. We have travelled on one boat on which it was used The enineer said it worked we'll Capt. Halderman, local inspector at Gin cunati, says 1t answers every practical purpose. And MT. Crawford, the supervising inspector at Pttsburg. has expressed the opinion that Prof. Booths alloys are quite as good as those pre- pared by Mr. Evans. But, every possible pre- text Is resorted to, to avoid enforcing this pro- vision of the act of Congress.
 It will be seen that our boat was but poorly supplied with the accouuements required by law. There was but one regular engineer on board, or at least, but one who could attend re- gularly to the business He had to spend most of his time in the engine room, some sixty feet from the end of the boilers. The result shows that boat may proceed in safety, though not fitted up according to law To be sure, our boa. did take fire from the smoke pipe; but as 1t was in the middle of the afternoon, the flames were easily extnguished. (Communicatei)
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-04
For Internal Improvement Conm',
 DANIEL NJ. THOMSON

tss- s. T. HUDSON is candidate for County Treasurer at the ensuing August election.
 .zf- 4. A. PENNINTON is a candidate for State Senator from the counties of Clark Pike and Polk
 s8 SAM'L NJ. SCOTT !. candidate for State Senator from the counties of Clark Pike and Polk
 ta5 ISAAC \. JACKSON is 6 candidate for State Senator from the countie. of HemIstsad, Lafavette and Seyier
 l2y '" e are authorized to amour Q L. o. BREE- DLA i-s a candidate for SnerstE Of Conway county. at tLe ensuing Aug, sr election.
 iaf- We are authorized to announce JOHN II NkW BERN, as candidate for re-elec.ion to the office of County Treasurer.
 s43- We are authorized to announce wv. N. PhlISII candidate for the office of County Trea- sur-r at the eNsuing August election.
 lss- We are authorized to announce WI. B. PAISLEY candidate for reelection to the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pulaski county
 Ezy- Ne authorized to announce JAMES G. V lIIE as a candidate fur the office If Sheriff of Jeiiers'n county, Arkausas at the ensuing August election.
 taz- Ee are authorized t. announce Y. K. PAT 1thsOA as candidate for reelection to the office et Presenting Attorney for the 3d Judicial Circuit
 ~ We authorized to announce ! |. HOLLOW ELL as d candidate for the office If At torney General at the nezs August election ., .zy We are authorized to annouuce Judge THO AAo JoENHON. 6 3 candidate f.r reelection to the olhce of Attoncy General and Stat.s Att1r14 v inc fifth Judicial Circuit of the State of Arkan- sas.
 - We authorized to anncunoe ROBERT II. DEDMAN, ESQ as candidate for Prosecuting Attorney for the zd Julica. Circuit.
 - Ne are authorized to announced J. WAT Bl-aAhlASlIiP 2 8 candidate Tor Prosecuting Al tyrAey for the 2i JU ie--i Circuit.
 s5~ We are authorized to auncunca LAFAY- kIIh GREGG as candidate tor ice e.ti n to tle o-iee Of Prosecuting Attorney fgr lie 4.h yadicial Cir {.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-04
Our Masters.

When Sera'ar Seward, tLe cool, calculating politician, ho ! egres uis eve.v word, stated on the flor oi fife Seta.e tha. sAe battle had been fought and won by the abo,tiou;sts. tbat the Union shouia continue in spite ofthe south. and that he expected 10 live until the footstep of slave should not polu.e the soil of the North American cout.1ent; when Senator Ham, lin said the south -h5u,l not 70 out of the Un. ion under any crcnmstauces-that the north would compel her to remain; when freesoil senators and representatives as we'll as fressoil journals reiterated tbe same statements. we thought that the language was bold, and mak ing a.l)wauce for bragElloc.o, was assuming all authoritative tone calculated to awaken the re- sentiment of every southerner. These men speak advisedly-they are too shrewd to show their hands unless they have a certainty of w;n- n'ng the game, and their utterances are not to ! desp;sed
 h the New York Courier and Enquirer of the 10th Of February, is the following, part of long article in that paper:
 If any State should attempt to secede. she WEI oe whipped into suhlection. Should they conciiue refractory, the United States would be compelled, ultimately, 10 hold such refractory S'a.es as colonies, just as Spain a. d other Euro pean powers hoe their siare colonies-until such 5me as it m,5ht be safe to rely upon their obedience.
 II Fouhern Sate should attempt to resist. she VIII De mac .o submit md tear herself T.th deference ard res ect thereafter to those Who are morally aud socially b4r equals. and psLfoal.y and physically her sape,iors, and when provoked to demous.Idte t, i needs be- le, aaas- ters"
 l. may be so, 1t may be that with the aid of southern know rothpgs the aboEtionists will be able to bind us hands and feet and lord 1t over us as they do over their factory slaves, but the time is not yet Our would be masters may find it harder task to subiugate us than they expect.
 Such language needs 10 comment, and we copy 1t here that our readers may see the tone in which we are addressed These are signs of ot the times that it would be folly in us to shut our eyes upon and whether they mean much or little We should know them and prepare for what may follow.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-04
Synopsis of the Foreign News.

There has been slight advance, 3d, in cotton.
 The mammoth steamship Leyiathan has l,750 hands at work or her.
 The English and French, having taken Csn- ton arc ike the man who won the Elephant in Q ratiie, are puzzled to know what to do with it. The telegraphic dispatches state that the English and French commissioners had drawn up certain conditions to be required of the Chi- nese Emperor, to which the American and Russian MiueSters had consented. We do not understand this, as our government has no quar- rel with the Chinese and there is no reason why we should join in imposing any conditions up- o1 her
 ADDITIONAL FOREIGN NEws-CuISA-The special correspondent of the London Times, writing from Canton on the 25.h February, says a special courier arrived from Count Pa- tiatin, and great activity was observable in the Russian embassy. He adds
 II have great reason to believe that the oyertures made hv Lord E,giu and Baron Gross were al once frankly and cordially accepted by the representatives both of America and Rus sia, and that every act of the Delligerent allies $ now adopted and approved by the two hith- erto neutral powers.
 l beiyye 1t has been agreed between the four powers that they shall proceed in the first ill., stance to Shanghai, and there, if possible make one general treaty. If the court of pekin should remain unimpressed by the union oi the four first class powers of the world, reinforce ments are coming out. It is, however, t. be hoped that 10 further act of conquest will be required
 think it will be found that the four powers. in these communications, invite the emperor to send to Shan Lhai minister If high rank, pro- perly accTed -ed, to treat for new treaty upon the basis of free transit throughout Chua, un- der proper protection of Chinese authority. permanent diplomatic relations at Po1iu, uure- str.cted commerce. and indemnity for losses and eXpeus4s iucarrel"
 Lucknow is in possession of the British troops, whose loss was light as tAe rebels made but feeble resistance.
 h France d serious misunderstanding is re- pored'to have occurred between the Emperor aId certain members of the Bonaparte family. There is also bad state of feeling existing with Switzerland
 THE EXPRESSIVE LAWS OF FRAxcE.-The News gives an extract of one Of the sentences under which at present Frenchmeu may De ar rested and sent to Africa, in accorddnce with he recent law of safety. After showing how th. aw is worked, the News asks: Where will all this end:'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-04
From the St. Louis Herald, April 2S. Gtaanahnaf DiSaSfarI

Seueral Lives Iico Steanaboats B"rned!
 Yesterday afternoon, about four o'clock, the steamer Ocean Spray, Capt. w. Marsh, bound for Peoria, Illinois river, started out behind the Hannibal City, for the purpose of having race
 The Spray passed the Hannibal City oppo- site this city and was about one hundred and fifty wards ahead of the latter m Sawyer bend, nearly opposite the powder magazine, when the alarm of fire was given. The pilot turned her bow into shore, and ran against the bank ne flames, bv that time, had issued with such ra- p;dtv that almost the entire boat was wrapped in the devouring element.
 We have conversed with Messrs. Allen, Da- vidson, J ohm F. Wendell, Miles c. Hawkins and others, and they inform us that the Spray was burning n, and some even say that she was burning turpentne, and that the ire caught in a turpentine barrel which was standing near the fire doors.
 As the boat struck the bank, a number of pas sengers, and a portion of the deck hands leaped on shore.
 Mrs. W. A. Carper, sister of w. A. Eagleson, of this city. was on the boat returning to her home in Cass county, Illinois, and escaped by lea,ID, off the hurricane deck of the boat to the shore.
 The wind blew the boat off shore, when she drifed down against the Keokuk, which was laid up, setting her on fire. It cannot possibly be ascertained tonight how many lives were lost, but 1t IS supposed that at least twenty must have perlshed. One gentleman informs us that when he reached the shore he saw about twenty persons ;n tbo water He also sas two ladies clinging | to a nlank. and two more to the stern of the | hoa+ but before he could render them any assls- | tance all four of the ladies sank.
 Mr. Green Wolf lost one of his children, but saved his wife.
 Mr. Peterish, of Cass county, Va, saved his 1 wife. daughter and mother-in-law, but lost his
 A carpet sack was found floating in the river, belonging to Stephen T. Spargo, engineer on the boat, and it is supposed he Is lost. A trunk belonging to Martin L. Wheatley was also found floating in the river. and 1t IS supposed he is drowned.
 The Hannibal City passed by the Spray i whilst she was burning and some ot the lnhu- man passengers laughed at the screams of those on the Spray The officers of the Hannibal | City landed their boat, and rendered every as sistance they possibly could, and atterward re- turned to the city with several of the passen- gers which were picked up out of the river with her llfe-b boat.
 The Spray was owned by Capt. Marsh, and was worth about s25,OO0 The Keokuk was owned by the Keokuk Packet Company, and was worth about S35, 900.
 After the Spray got adrift she foated down pas: the city, and was lowed over to the Island by the John Trendley and the fire extinguish- cd by her steam fire engine.
 Two of the deck hands inform us, that wher they escaped, they left ten of their fellow work men endeavonns to save their baggage, and were probably all either burned or drowned
 There were some sixty cabin passengers or board the Spray, but only forty were at the different hotels last night.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-04
The Democratic Convention.

It is well known that we have little in com mon with the editor of the know nothing or gan in this city. but even we regret to see a re- turn of his old maIady-rheumatism ill his eyes. So badly is he afflicted that he can see only about one-third or one quarter as we'll as those whose visual organs are unmpaired. For instance though he was at the democratic mass meeting on the 24th ult., where the crowd was So great that the courtroom was densely packed. yet the aforesaid editor could only see about fifty.
 Further, the proceedings at the meeting seem to displease him. For this he is certainly to blame, as the call for the meeting was adver- tsed for weeks, and ample time thus given to him to draw up programme of how he wanted things done, and to have specified who should be nominated. He perversely kept silent, and when the democracy, left to themselves, passed certain resolutions, and nominated their candi- dates, the Gazette finds fault with the whole proceedings. What effect his displeasure will have remains to be seem, though it is believed that the very fact of his finding fault, that the convention did not suit him, is evidence that the meeting was fair one--that it's action was democratic, and that its nominees the very men for the occasion.
 To ms threat that the nominees will be op- posed, and his advice to them. the candidates Will be apt to respond, and their response will be seconded by the people.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-04
Democratic County Convention in Union

According to appointment, the democrats ot Union county, assembled al the court house in E.dorado on Monday April F, A. D. 1858.- And on motion of John Quiilin, R. I. Richard son was called to the cnalr and J J. Carter ap- pointed secretary. Alter the object of the meet ins was briefly stated by the char, John Qujl- liA presented the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted.
 l. R-8oivef That Inc basis of representation iu this convention, shall be the democratic vote of the county to De determined by the vote at the August election iOr Governor in 1856.
 ? Resolref, That the delegates of the differ. elt townships shall east tue democratic vote of slid townships by one delegate, or by ali, each casting an equal number of votes.
 3 Resolret, That uO one shall be by the chairman declared the nominee of this conveu- tiou, unless lie shall receive a majority of all the democratic votes asccr,uiued as aforesaid, to be in The county.
 f Hesplcei, That the voting be uua Uocs and no one shall be put in nominaton or voted for unless he consent to accept the nomination fl nominated.
 The convention then proceeded to vote for candidates to represent Us in the next legisla- ture, also for the var us county offices, which resulted .n the nomination of
 Nathan Bussey, Dr. D. L. kllgore and D. r. Saxon for representatives.
 John D. Ho.loway-sAend
 Cornelius W. Locke-clerk
 James Grumbles-couuty judge.
 Joel NJ. CJob-traa-urer.
 Joel heily-cpmmoa school commissioner
 James 5. keily--Sugveyor.
 John c. Mcdaniel -.ulernal improvement commissioner.
 l. MJdera-coroner NJ
 Jan-~ I. ShepparI--countv tax assessor.
 Ou motion of Wm. R Ccwser the following resolution was unanimously adopted
 Resoiced hat u view of the legal ability, Integrity aud honesty ot purpose of our towns man ann fellow citizen John Quiilm, esq, We solicit him to couseut to become the next can ddate for judge of tile 9th judicial district, and that we instruct onr delegates who may attend the ju icitI couventio a; Camden or elsewhere to vote for John Quiliin, eSl.. as the man.
 Oa motion ol hugl 5. CJbo, the following resolution was adoptei.
 Resolred, That the chairappoiut one democrat ot each township in this county, to constitute an executive committee, whose duty it shall be to call conventions or nil vacancies if need be.
 Whereupon, the chair appointed Thomas P. Terrill, of Harrison, w. E. Hunt, of Johnson, Hugh 5. Cobb, ofJael>on, D. L. Klllgore. of Cor. nj Simeon Fuller of Cass. Frederick Reves, of Van Buren. Thomas Lewis, of Boone, W. J. Owen, of Franklin, II. K. Pool of Lapel. Mar tin Mctlenry, of Wilmington and Cornelius ". Locke of Eldorado township and ordered the secretar, to inform them of their appointments
 On motion, the secretary was requested to furnish copy of these proceedings to the State Rights Eagle and True Democrat for publca. ton.
 R. F. RICHARDSON, Chm.
 J. J GARTER. Sec'A
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-04

A POLITICAL CHANGE.--HOa. H. " of North Carolina, who was on the r electoral ticket at the last Presideutsl q. and one of the ablest men in that S1a written a letter announcing his dets-n,. hereafter to support the administrator Buchanan. He says:
 On all national questions NIT. BuchI' so far, acted as the friends of Mr. FlT the south, or great majority of then have desired him to act, had he besl q and Mr. Buchanan having avowed aE imitation 10 maintain the constitutions f. the south, and having given an earn@ sincerity by acts, fearless and uneqII' their character, I think it would be al' not unsrateful, in the people of the soa' sustain him.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-04
WM. T. JONES, Sec'y.

A JUST NERDICT.-The following rs c;dent occurred in Jefferson county N, the 18th ut. Ephraim Cater and a c,n- by the name of Johnson, attempted +
 Of Mr. Jas. Smith, using bu5les, guns t. my and obscelitv. Mr. Smith >ubmts.. protest and remonStrance until iorsr ceased to be a virtue" and even afsi a exhibited his gun, and threateasd to orsssr insults, ha imPor;uEed and begged of t ties. for the sake If his family and taa lives, to desiSt from their iufamv and corr and not until patience and forbearaucs "a haustei did he manifest any hostile rss.-- To rid himself of an insolent and da enemy he was compelled to use his gg1 shot told we'll, and the victim expTel i single gasp. The corouer's jury reade,s.i diet of "iustiiabIe homicil-."-E Er,law