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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
a.erhan A nonelas.

Sick and tired of Kansas and all connec- ted wish 1t, we have rather avoided all allu- sioa to Kansas, Douglas, and the questions connected with them. Besides this, we were not egotist enough to believe that any thing we might say could influence the pend-
 ing canvass in Illinois. Though the election there is to be for State officers, the action of Lincoln and Douglas, in going directly before the people. has made it, in point of fact direct election of United States Senator by the people of Illinois. h contest between traitor and black republican it is difficult to have choice. As to the course of MT. Douglas during the last session of Congress, the democracy of the South can have but one coudemnatory opinion. His conduct astonished and mortified his friends. for though representing northern State, we ex- pected that policy at least would have dictated to him that the honest would have been the better policy. Failing to head the opposition, he returned to Illinois and opened the canvass in speech in which he praised all parties but the democratic, and indorsed the Crittenden substitute. When, however he found that this course did not conciIiate the black republicans, who opposed him with Mir. Lincoln, he took democratic ground in part and half returned to his former allegiance. We cannot but admire the masterlv manner in which he fights, it may be, his last political battle, the boldness and ability with which he attacks and defends but he has failed to restore that confidence in him we once possessed. As politician, he is almost unequalled, bet as a patriot he falls far below the standard. For all traitors, high or low, from Douglas to Drew, we have neither regard ar sympathy.
 z We trust that the Legislature of Illinois will elect sound democrat as a senator, throwing aside both Douglas and Lincoln. The election of either to the United States Senate would be unfortunate. l. is true that Mir. Douglas might, cooperate with the democratic party, but it would always be feared that if he thought his personal aggrandizement would be advanced he would again betray it. t..s
 It is not every Cesar who can cross the Rubi- con with safety, but woe be to him, who, once crossing It, hesitdteS and tres to retrace his steps, or stands upon the bank threatning to advance or retreat We admired and quoted approv-
 ngly a part of one of his late speeches, in re- gard to State rights, and could not help think ing how irresistible he might have been with such arguments and his admitted ability to enforce them, had he remained consistent. h spite of the facs of his utter unreliablity as q statesman, we cannot read of his encounters with Lincoln without admiring his powers, his energy and intellect. Alas that false amb- ton should have led him astrsv.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
Pine Biuf, Sept. IT, 1858.


 In the affair of Col A. Rust and Col. H. NJ. Rector, which is explained in the foregoing cor responlence, the undersi yned, referees after re- viewing the correspondence which was pending and investigating fully and impartially the grounds of controversy ard complaint, decided that they did not consider the reply of Col Rec tor to the second note of Col Rust as doing full justice to Col. Rust or to himself; and upon so declaring our opinion to Col. Rector, and upon our suggestion he withdrew the second note and presented in lien thereof for Col. Rust, the last note above published. which we have approved; and regarding it as full, fair and honorable adjustment of the difference between these gen. tlemen, and having transmitted it to Col Rust by the hands of MT. James B. Johnson, We are grati6ed to pronounce the restoration of cour- teous relations between the parties.
 J. SCULL,
 .9r R. w. JOHNSON,
 T. J., CHURCHILL,
 w. R. MILLER.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
TIE MAD sroyr-,rhe Misses King, resi-


 THE MAD SToNE-'rhe Misses King, resu, ing in thisreltv, have in their possession ons u these remarkable stones, one which has ele''eI amultitude of cures of hydrophobia. Thls mas stone resinbles in form the kernel of an a'mopp. is seveu-eights of au inch long and quarter u an inch thick; one of the principal sides $ con's. aud the other flat. Its color approaches black, mish the appearance of slight sreeisa tinge. In hardness. texture and lustre 1t resen. bles camel coat It was brought about ny Years ago by the uncle ofthe estimable laHeS in whose possessiont now is, from Hindoos'A'' q eountry whose juggers not unfrsquently psa' pa form the feat of suffering themselves to De O- ten by venomous reptiles, and immedl,a,l'ssis, ,'si, thereafter extract the virus by some lnlaill0' antIdote iu their passeSsion.- Richmond Ehq'
 We frequently see mention made in our eA sr changes about !. mad stones, ,r aud the wondsrlu' CUTS they are said to perform. They have geu, erally been described as porous, and we douOt no' the medicinal virtues they contain are o"lns 7. chemical substance, in combination with tue, stony parts. It seems tn Us that, if they poss's, The power to cure hy,lrophobla, exPernsas.. should be made 10 ascertain the nature or 'ps substances they contain. in order that slieil '. stances should be combined artihcialy 'osrs 's same philauthropic end The faculty shou' see to this.-- hissiesppi Free Iraasr.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22

 They had laid their plans deep, and hava to tie state any amount of emissaries to o. then out, but after all their exertions tbev cee'kd in electing one black republican to legisaturel The proximity of the sta,. Arkansas, makes the question of abolita, Miss apuri of vital interest to the people If kans,s, and the abolitionists did not stop at souri alone, but have their emissaries in tb. dian country west of Arkansas opefatino cure the abolition of slavery there and tbps ing fee territory on the west and north ot kanss. They have been defeated in ni. for the present at least, but from their La character in conducting such operations |. to be supposed they will abandon their so1 The contest in Illinois between Don,,." Lincoln is warm and personal, both of 1 this time being engaged in discussi,r claims tor the U. s. senatorship before ,I lPle- Douglas does not sustain the ad,. t'on' but claims to be democrat and has not, neither does he intend, Ieavin,a mocratic party, but denounces the raoo
 constitution as fraud, and of course tLos mocrsts who voted for it as attemntir. petraie fraud. There never was d.~f yet that5boIted that did not at first decl... attaehmsnt to the party-vide Rives y,r D ren, Beron and others-for the purpose n1
 
 rying of as many democrats as possible T when tfE desertion can 10 longer be deniad a great many black republicans who ..'1 once democrats now say-the party left ,B.n' As to GAoice between Douglas and r,.., that is question at this time altogetbe, h.. terial, andas there is a national denoera,i. =, ty in IllirRis who have candidates in ,bo < l5 it is the duty of every southern democra, ,..l than take choice of evils, and give his sym pathy in the contest between Douglas aDJ r. coin, 10 tte former, to uphold and svmnstt . with that party. It has made the issus b5slI. and is the nucleus around which the r,,;,.' :, ] democrats are ralying, aud they expqe <. sympathyOf true democracy of the natn | is understood that Judge Bruse, who vs merly United States Senator from that S,,, will be their candidate before the next l.5i. ture in opposition to both Douglas aud L,. coin, and will shortly proceed to canvas tb, State. Douglas presumes great deal vhsr !, declares himself the democratic caHdda,e and does not open his mouth in defense of the al 1 ministraton--iudorsed and sustained as f |; by nine-tsnths of the democracy of the Upn from tie assaults and attacks of Lincoln.
 The news from the democratic state copvs, ton of California shows that Broderck-, Seward denominated h;m-"the voubo 1T, brave Senator," who refused to obey the h strucGons of his legislature on the Kansas ous tion, is not sustained by the party. s. H, boasts in the Senate that he would aupes 1, the masses of the party to indorse his coug with surety they would do so, was empty rt simply "whistGng to keep up his coulgaa
 Yours, etc, ARKANSAS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22

The Cairo and Fulton Rail Road Com.
 pany-Ceatest about swamp aad Rail
 Road Lands.
 Last week we published the Governors proclamation, setting forth that the Cairo and
 Fulton Eailfaad company had abandoned all claim to the lands sold by the State of Arkan- sas to individuals as swamp and overfowed lands. To direct attention more particularly to the subject, and so relieve all persons who have purchased such lands from all uneasiness about their titles we re publish below the letter of Capt. Williams, land commissioner of the com,
 pany, to the Governor. stafe.,t..... We are glad to announce that the Cairo and
 Fulton rail road company have taken this step. We, in effect, announced in the month of July
 lass that it would do so. It was the part of
 wisdom as well as justice that the company should pursue such course, and it is entitled
 to great credit for having acted so promptly. The action was had at the first meeting of the Executive Committee after the publication by the Governor of the lists of laLds sold by the State as swamp, and claimed by the company
 as rail road lands.
 The Cairo and Fulton company will, we doubt not, be able to obtain all the land 1t IS l entitled to under the act of Congress ot Febru- ary 9th, 1853, without going into any contest
 with the citizens of the State for lands they have purchased and paid for, and that 1t will be thus able we are sure, Is a matter of as much gratifcation to the gentlemen composing the company as it will be to the individuals who
 purchased the lands. in question, from the State. ] The Cairo and Fulton company has ever pur- sued an enlightened policy, and we are truly
 rejoiced that, in this matter, 1t has done so well.
 Its course in abandoning the contest and leav-
 ing the purchasers of the rail road lands, sold as swamp lands, in quiet possession of them, will
 meet with the unqualified approbation of every citizen of the State It was a magnauimous act that come with much grace from the company
 and will be received with great satisfaction by the people.
 The Governors proclamation will be found in our advertising columns. The following is Capt. Williams letter:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
Little Rock. Sept. 18th. 1858.

SIR-Your note has been handed me by Mr. James B. Johnson, saying that information has reached yonr ears, of my denunciations of you on the day of our last general election And re- matking that the least you can expect is "a prompt and unqualified retraction of them"
 You are pleased to observe that my remarks were " waflton and unp:oyoked." Thus far, perhaps, you have not been correctly informed. My declarations were predicated upon the fact, that 1t was communicated 10 me on that occa- sion that you had subsequent to the djourn- ment of the Hot Spring convention, indulged in language of an offensive character towards myself and political friends. Of this have quite as mu;h ground of complaint as yourself. Hence, can, make no retraction of my course towards you, until the offensive epithets are withdrawn as coming from Col Rust
 Respectfully,
 H. NJ. RECTOR.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
What the Arkansas Papers Say.

The South Arkansas Dem ocrat discourses thus concerning the prospect for bread and meat:
 THE CRoPs.--The season is about closed, aud can safely say that south Arkansas will make an average crop both of corn and cotton, though some portions have suffered much from drouth in the latter part Of the season. We have an ample supply of breadstuffs; the wheat crop Is unusually large, potatoes are iouriShing, and hogs. though scarce, will all get fat in the woods, there never was better mast, aud the recent rains have been sufficient for turups; and although we may not make as much cotton as usual to the acre, yet, having such an abund- ance Ot the neceSsarieS of life, who can com plain? And 1t IS ever 50 with this section of the State; when was 1t that We had not a sufi- cieucv, aud to spare? We have lived thirty years in Arkansas, and never have hungeret, although we do not know what may happen 10 Us ln this way, since becoming an editor. They say that that class of individuals, in every coun- ty, frequently dream of rich viands and savorv dshes without realizing the good and blessings that flow from such pleasant sources We will see; but we have fall faith and confidence in Arkansas, her means and generosity, and doubt not that she will falsify the printers experience of all other countries. We have no fears as yet, that after the laho's of the day of beIng sent to bed upon an empty stomach
 The following from the Camden State Rights Eagle IS a blow struck in the right quarter.- One more practice so prevalent in the south, we hope to see discontinued, to- wit that of sending our youth to tie north to be educated. The Eagles article is entitled.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22

RIoT AT STATEN ISLAND, \. Y.--The New York papers are filled with accounts of the de- straction, by mob of the quarantine build ings near New York. For several years the people have exclaimed against the location of the hospital there and the outrageous conduct of those having 1t in charge. They averred that it spread contagion on the island and thence to the city. We have not space to give the par ticulars this week, but our opinion from what We can gather, is that pr. Thompson, the health officer, was guilty of conduct that drew this serious loss upon the State. There is no doubt but that he seized every opportunity to declare ships as coming from infected ports and then have their cargoes discharged, ventilated, etc. The charges for Tightening cargoes were sad to be outrageous. For instance, dollar a bale was charged to unload cotton with other quarantine expenses
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
RiIton. .Ark.. Sant. 8.h 18ia

EDITOR TRUE DDMocRAT-Feeling an inte. est in the advancement of vocal music and wish, ing to enlist others in the cause, ask small space in the columns of your valuable paper, to invite the teachers and leaders of music to mes us at the semi-annual session of the South Western Musical convention, to be held al N. Prairie Academy, miles northwest of Vas. ington, Hampstead county, Arkansas, commer> ing on Friday before the 3d Sunday in Noyeu. Der next, at 10 o'clock.
 Yours, etc, E. H. ADAMS, Sssu
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22

Hon. A. KUsT-
 Sir: The receipt of your second note is ac- knowledsed, and in it you have done yourself the honor and me the justice, to deny any abu- sive language towards me. Inreply say cheer. fully to ycu, that, what was said by me, which was in any way offensive or deroeatory to your character and honor, was uttered under the in- fiuence of passionate excitement, aud never met the concurrence of my calm belief It was ut- tered by me more in the spirit of defiance than otherwise, and it is due to truth and my own ho- nor, that frankly relieve you from any impu- tatlon or reflection derogatory to your honor and reputation as gentleman.
 Respectfully, H. NJ. RECTOR.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
For the True Democrat.

For the Tue Democrat To the Members of the Synod of Arkansas DEAR BRETHREN-Several members of the Synod have suggested that We meet twenty four hours earlier than the time to which we stard adjourned, in order that we may spend one whole day in prayer and conference, respecting revival of the Lords work within cur bounds. You are hereby most earnestly requested to meet Little Rock on Wednesday, Oct 2Oth, at Il o'clock, for the purpose above stated.
 J. W. MOORE,
 4. R. BANKS,
 THOS. FRASER
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
Hon. A. RUST.
Little Rock. Sept. B. 1858.

'VVV0 1'01'', oT Pk' 10i 1OOO' SIR-l know little about the etiquette go- verning such correspondence as that in which am now engaged, and care less; but it seems to me that as have never in my life used your name in connection with an abusive or insulting epithet, there can be no impropriety ip my say ing so.
 Renewing the demand made in my note of this morning. am Respectfully
 A. RUST. Col H NJ PECroP nrpsent
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22

THE EVER FAITHFUL IsIE"-The resenue of the Queen of the Antilles, the last half of this. and the first hail of next year, is estimated at $15, ,56O. .49477;the expenditures If, 9S5, TIP. 48, including $29 900 debt to the Unted States. $4,374,J ,JS9 remttanoes and drafts paid for Spain, $2O.0OO for missionaries to Africa, $l6,o0O for pensions to tiie heirs of Columbus, aud last, though not lesst $l7, ,l30 for-cigars for the Queen.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
OFFICE CAIRO & FULTON R. R. Co.,,
 tffI1 PoAL Sapt Ishs
Little R0ck, Sept. ', | To His Excelleney, ELIAs N. CONWAY,

To His Eycelleney,
 ELIAS N. CONWAY,
 Goreradr of 4rtdasds:
 STE the sche jules of lands claimed by this coInpahy as available for selection under the act of Congress of Feb. 2, l553 although previously rated swamp or overhowed lands, which schedules were published under your notice of July 24th- lso5, there separate lists Of those lands sfath Aate dI r4Gdg been sold 6y tse Sate
 l write to inform your Excellercy that. m c"nsld- eration of ,he fact that the lands included in these stS have been purrha ed from the State under the presumption that the transact ns were valid aud the resulting t.e~ 9ood this Company will not contend for .ite but will forego entirely its cin to them
 JAS. S. WILLIAMS.
 IaAi Comm'r Cairo & Fulton k. l.. Co. By sutkoa,y of ,,e Executive Committee.
 DANIEL RiNGO, r.,.,,,;rs
 GEO. C. WATKINS, 11@echfa4s .., 49-5t EpW. CROSS. OV"s'''''''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22

SIR-The publicity of your denunciarions of me on the day of our last general election, ut tered in public bar-room in the midst of crowd, rendered it impossible that they should not have reached my ears. From all that 1 can learn your accusations were as gro;s, malignant and unfouuded as they were wauton and un- provoked.
 The least that can expect is prompt and unqualified retraction of them. kespectlnlly,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22

E We have received the first number of The Peoples Advocate," published at Jack sonport, and edited by Vim. T. Cochran. It is neatly printed sheet and its editor writes with spirit In politics the Advocate professes to be independent.
 We have placed it upon our exchange list and welcome its editor to the ranks of the fra ternitv
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
rx. to warrant the establishment of a s.a.e

iRge to warrant the establishment of a State institution, though one will be necessary in few years. The States of Texas, Missouri and Louisiana, each, have such an institution. and one started here, would he dependent on the Inutes in this State alone for it's pupils. rri- vat, school for mutes would make the rate of tuition. board, etc, so high as to put 1t beyond he reach Of the poor. In good time, we hope 10 see provision made for the education of these anfortunates. as we'll as the blind; of which latter class the census returns show thirty-one under thirty years of age. A portion of the procee Is of the sales of school lands might, with
 justice, be set aside for their benefit.
 As to religious denominations, the most prominent are Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Christian and Roman Catholic. There are few neighborhoods in which there is not stated preaching. In the country, school houses are used for meeting houses. The Methodist and Baptist denominations excel in point of num- bers. There are very few districts or neighbor- hoods in which weekly preaching is not held, and all who choose to attend can hear preaching at least once fortnight. In the more densely populated counties, of course. the services of the church are more frequently held. The number of churches, of preachers, and of mem bers bears about the same proportion in Arkan- sas, as all over the southwest Every fall, camp-meetings are held in almost every county. and, in addition to these, the agents of the bible society have visited every neighborhood and settlement
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
September 9. 1858.

GE The Grand Division of Sons of Tempe rance of Aakansas, will meet at Magnolia, Co., lumbia county, on the third W Wednesday, 2Oth of October, 1858, at 10 o'clock in the morning.
 3t JAMES THOMPSON, C. Scribe
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
August e5, 1858. I'm

sY We are authorzed to announce A. II. RUTH ERFDRD, Eso. as candidate for the office of Clerk of the House of Representatives at the ensuing ses- sion Of the General e ssenlbly of this State.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
To the Members Elect of the Ensuing
 General Assembly.

GEsTLENEN-I am again a candidate for the office now hold-that of STATE LAND AGENT, .or the Washington District.
 Having happy consciousness of having been true to the responsible trust which was confdngy and generously reposed in me by the vote of the last Legislature: l can with an abiding conf cenee- as to whether not, my claims for re-elec- tion have merit and qualifications for their basis refer you to the people in this district who have had transactions with me, in my official capacity can also, gentlemen, with the confidence, refer you to our present Auditor-hon. William K. Miller under whose inspection, many of my official acts, have necessarily fallen.
 also refer you to Col. Henry P. Johnson-the for mer 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 sOsaduct of mine.
 l refer, Honorable Sirs. to these trib, "a :; for believe them to be eonlpeteht onesand V their i'm partial verdict, am willing to stand fall believ- ing that justice will be tendered me in the rendering ef this verdict.
 Knowing, gentlemen, that the voice and opinion of the honest, andto certain exent-dfstatertsted masses of the people, will, win you. muo outweigh anything. that an opponent, or. perchance, oppo nent's anxious alder and abettor may, from neiely antagonstic and interested motives be induced to say cheerfully and resignedy. submit my Claims to yourserutinizng inspe ct,n and due consideration
 Very respectfully.
 JAMEs II. KILLGORE. Fasiingt0u, 1zrk., Aug. 25, 1858
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
Correspondence.

The following correspondence between the Hon. A. RAst ard Col. II. NJ. Rector, together with the papers herewith connected, has been handed to ns for publication. They will ex- plain themselves. We feel graifed that their difficulty MAS thus settled.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22

GT It is supposed that angels do not wear dresses. Our fashionable ladies are getting more and more angelic every year. TT
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-22
A. RUST.
Col. II. NJ. RECTOR. present.

P. s. I avail myself of the first tolerably convenient opportunity since hearing of your language with regard to myself on the day re- lerred to, to send you thls note. 4. RUST