Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-06
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Col. Hnd,ann ct Dover- Caniidates for At toroey General-Cucnit Cowt-Raatroads Politics, etc.

Politics, etc.
 DEAR EDIToR-H lived but short time in Pope county, where 1 have settled for life. think; have been anxious to visit our county town, observe the proceedings of the courts take items in politics and familarize myself with the customs, character and interests of my newly adopted county. 1 embraced the opportunity presented by our circuit court, which met at Dover on Monday the 18th inst, at which time and place it was understood Col Hindman a candidate for the democratic nom- inaiion for Congress in the first district would address the people upon the political issues of the day. On my arrival in town, about ID o'clock A. M., I was perfectly delighted with the location and appearance ot the place; It Is beyond doubt, the most beautiful and pleasant inland town to the size of it, 1 ever saw. The court house, which is neat, comfortable and con- venient, stands upon an eminence ln the centre of the public square, from which the ground gradually descends in every direction, encrcled by good hotels and business houses, in the ar rangement and building of which, symmetry and order are beautifully displayed while econo- my and good taste are observed. Around the court house stand many beautiful and magnih- cent forest trees, whose dense foliage in the summer season. protect almost the entire square from the scorching days sun, aud afford a most pleasant place to enjoy the evening breeze.
 D., N-. th, with persons from every portion of the county, and to my surprise, and great satisfaction (oi l had heard so much said of ArkanSa,o, Arkansao n,ountaineers, 4fkansa,o cut throats and the like l expected to see a display of mocas'ns, leather tyO1oSers, pistols and bowie- kniUes) never found for the number on an occasion ot the kind, more gentee intelligent, sober, moral social collection of men in my life. l rarely toXcated during the whole week. Those who were not engaged in the court, enjoyed them selves in the most social friendly manner, all st cmng to be cheerful, good humored and happy. If this is a specimen of 4rkansa,0, (aud am told il is, that this county is an average in wealth and population, which is very good criterian) why is the State so basely misrepre- scented and slandered by her interiors? I say, iye,iors, and challenge any of the older States, to present on any of their court grounds, her equals
 About II o'clock, court was called and Judge Clerdenin. quite a young looking man. of small stature, thin visage, dark complexioi, |, with piercing black eyes, intellectual and noble in appearance, took his seat upon the "bench," where he presided with that wisdom, frmness and dignity becoming his station. extortng, by his mild, yet positive manner of address, the respect and admiration of all
 After the imp4nueling of the grand inrv, court took recess, allording an opportunity for public speaking; whereupon Thomas Johnson, esq, the present attorney general, mounted the rostrum and announced himself a candidate for reelection, subject to democratic convention. giving his political antecedens, and was follow ed hy J. L. Ilolowell, esq, who also announced himself a candidate for the same office, subject to a convention, and defined his political posi- ton, which had been somewhat assailed by the former; after which Y. B. Shapard esq., who was also a democratic candi late for attorney general, made a brief and appropriate speech, and has since, q am iuformed) owing to the nature and interests of his business. withdrawn from the field, leaving it open to the two former until settled by a convention, or the comiag out of Know Nothing candidate.
 At 3 o'clock, Col. llindman took the stand which the people were anxiously and inpatient ly awaiting to see, and from the reputation he bore here as an able speaker and politician, the speaking was scarcely announced till the court house was filled to overfowng with eager and anxious llStners, every one forgetting at once all beside the speaking, pressed their way to- ward the stand. A greater manifestation of feeling and interest l never witnessed on any occas'on; had their future wealth and happiness depended upon the Colonels speech they could not have maniieste!a a greater interest During the whole time the Col. was speaking, a breath- less silence pervaded the whole auditory, except when broken by their shouts of applause.
 Col. Hiudman richly deserves the reputation he has won for himself in this portion of e district. His speech was brief, able and ample his arguments forcbe, pointed and conclusve bringing up the political history of the last, presenting the true policy of the government AS administered by the democratic party, and showing up in their true light the various op- posing factions, all of which seems to have sprung from the same root, and for season producing ropof sickly flowers of federalism which every year assumed different hue.
 h. conclusion, he very forcbly showed the necessity of an organization of the party, and l am proud to see that steps have been taken and are being carried out, to organize in this county, and the unanimity of the party through out the country. It seems there are no polit- cal ttirters or disorganizers here, and while this is the case, safe; will do what is right. will go for Col Hindman by exclamation and elect good democrats to the Legislature.
 There has been considerable excitement in portions of this county about the railroad, many persons on the line feel aggrieved by the effort made by Cols. Shoemaker No 1"and " No. g. to collect rent off of them, some of whom are entitled to pre-emption.
 Col Shoemaker " No. 1" made a speech at Dover on Wednesday night of court to remove the "prgulism'' against him, and was followed by Maj. West, who it appeared (from his own speech) was the father of the project was the first man in the northwest to open the subject called the attention of the people to it, can vasSed all the northwestern counties. made speeches, called primary meetings, and brought down fine delegation to the railroad conven- ton at Dover in the year 1853, or 54, and when the company was formed, and got an engineer. he aoent and shoa0ei him aohere to run the roal think the Majors efforts in the matter certainly entitle him to seat in the next Legislature, Cf tue people aoiU elect hinl.)
 Col McGee also made a snaach op Th,r.a