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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

GEN. BRYAN II. SMIrHsoN We had tn e pleasure yesterday of meeting this distinguished gentleman, elected to the State Senate from Washington county for the next four years.
 Gen. Smithson served in the lower branch of the legislature four years ago, and made charac- ter as an able and an efficient representative.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

Or By an order of the U s. circuit court, at the last adjourned term thereof, Augustus F. Woodard esq, of Little Rock, was ap- pointed commissioner of the U. s. to take ac- kuowledgments of bail and affidavits deposi- tions of witnesses, etc., within and for the east ern district of Arkansas.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

OF The opposition papersin the south, in no- ticing the late attempts of fusion between the know nothings and black republicans in New York, say that they could not agree upon some questions growing out of the Dred Scott deci- sion. Was this all?
 'Alas how light cause may move
 Dssensions between hearts that love,'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27
The Defenders of Douglas.

The Defenders of Douglas.
 It is mortliyIng to see the disposition mani. tested by some southern papers to excuse Dou- Slas Tor hls past slns against the democratic par " and the south, and to sustain hm in the Sem atorial contest now gong on in Illinois. The Richmond Enquirer comes out openly in his de- fence; the Augusta CouStitutionalist gives him aid and comtort and the Macon Teegraph-- as a matter of course, if you please--lollows suit. Yet these papers advocated the English Compromise bill which was killed by Douglas and his faction; and in d speech published by these same papers, we have the triumphant de- claraton from the man for whom they are apo- ogizlug, that the English bill IS dead, and that he will be m favor at the next session o Con- Sress oi ignoring Is provisions and admitting Kansas with free constitution. Tney call themselves administration journals, and at the same tune become apologlsts Tor one who has warred to to the knife with the administration and stands ready to renew the fight at the ear Hest opportunity.
 We cannot why our contemporaries feel It Incumbent upon them to say word in be- half of Dou. las; and in so doing, we conceive they are derellct ih their duty to the southern people. They prate about Mir. Douglas senti- ments on abolltionism, the Drcd Scott decision, the Cincinnati platform, etc., but what matters hls opinions on abstract questions, if, when the tune comes to act, he deserts Us and goes over to the enemy when we most need his services? He has committed all unpardouabe offence, and to attempt to vindcate him at the south argues cowardce and treason. Is ihe democratic par ty so dead to sense of honor aud self respect as to forget and forgive treachery of the black est dye for the mere sake of expediency? God forbid, Whatever be the consequences, let us otand by the time honored watchword, PRINCE PLIES not men. The reelection of Mr. Doug las would, in our judgment, be a calamity to the democracy. With the reputation of being ademocrat, he would have it in his power to do us much more injury than an avowed black republican. Better an open enemy than one who stands ready to give the Job thrust under the garb of friendship an fraternity. Moreo- yer, for southern men to sustain Douglas is an ungrateiul rebuke to the noble band of admin lstration democrats of Illinois who deserve our sympathy and admiration for their consistent tdelty. Long may they have strength to keep up their " DickeNy tooIsSs" war upon the traitor and his faction
 In reference to Mir. Stephens, we see he has returned home; and il view of the reports cir culated about him, It IS presumed he will take occasion sometime soon to let his constituents know his real seDtmeots. Having already ex- pressed our opinion of Mir. Douglas and his SUD- porters, we reserve further comments until we have more light; but one thing is certain, we Will never sustain any southern man who up- holds Douglas, however high his position, bril- liant his talents, or extensive his influence
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

THE ELEcTIoNs.-The result of the late elections is gain for the opposition, yet we do not see any great cause for Encouragement. In Pennsylvania, there was fusion of know noth ings and black republicans, resulting in the cleo. ton of such abolitionists as Galusha A. Grow. Thaddeus Stevens and William Mllward. J. Clancy Jones is defeated by about fifty votes. h Indiana, William H. English is reelected though we have lost two or three members.
 Florida is O. K. South Carolina ditto. The opposition maoiities are all small and in 1s6O w1en our differences are all healed. we can easily overcome the combined opposition Tbey have done this thing before, but when the trial contest came, they were badly beaten
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27
NAMES OF PASSENGERS.

l-Lewis Lone, for Memphis, Tennessee.
 2-George w. FIdler, do. do.
 3--Samuel Gay, for s. Louis, Missouri.
 4--Virgil Oden, do. do
 5--J efferson Lake, for Memphis, Tenn
 Civilian II. Hilton, for S., Louis, Mo.
 William Rose, for Los Angeles
 0-Joseph Wales, do
 The next stage for Memphis, leaves Friday 25th inst; for Los Angeles, Wednesday, 23d instant The regular trips for Memphis from this city take place for the future, without fail on Mondays and Fridays. An additional stage for Los Angeles leaves every Wednesday.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

ONE OF THE G'HALs.-They had foot race in Iowa lately. The contestants were wo- men--the prize a silver cake basket. Did the fair runners wear hoops? Miss Handy was the
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

THE CAMELs.--Forty camels were imported, one of which number died, while ten have been added by birth, making the number, now, forty-nine. The adopted citizen camels are in athriving condition, while the native born are no less so.
 From these, it is anticipated that, in process of time, the west will be stocked They are found, upon trial, to be admirably adapted, not only for the sandy plains, but for traversing the prairies and mountain ranges.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

0TJohn Butter6eld, President of the over- land mail company, mving announced to the President the successful passage over the route received the following dispatch in reply:
 WASHINGTON CITY, Oct. 9th, 1858. John ButterfeM, President Overland Maa O.: SIR: Your dispatch has been received. l cordially congratulate you on the result. It is a glorious triumph for civilization and the Union. Settlements will follow the course of the road. and the east and the west will be bound together by chain of living Americans which can never be broken.
 JAMES BUCHANAN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

NEGRO WANTED--We want a good negro boy not less than 16 years old, or mar to work about this ofice
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

RATHER ANoMALoUs.--How do you account for this? The compass has four points, and yet 2 pair of comDssss has only two!
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

T We received present of sweet pota- toe from Dr. John A. Jordan, of Arkansas coun- ty, weighing nine pounds. Beat it who can"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27
Land Sales in the Helena District


 ' In late number of the Memphis Ava lanche, in its money article, we find the follow ing:
 The location of Arkansas lands with scrip has nearly ceased the result is that there is no sale at any fixed price for the land scrip; all the best lands in the Helena district have been located. and the holders are asking advanced prices Many planters from the sterile districts of Geor gia and other neighboring States are here mak- ing enquiries for the productive lands of Arkan sas and we may look tor such d tide of emiyra- ton to flow into that State this fall and winter as has never been equalled before.
 The writer of the above has been msinform ed. Al, the best lands in the Helena district have not been located, by many thous md acres, even of the last confirmation. At the late sale in this city, ending 2d inst, there were 2O,6OO acres sold, averaging something over a dollar an acre; the money received being S2l039 20 The last confirmation to this dIstrct embraced 52,628 acres-showing that 32O28 acres Cess the number ot acres re-empted and paid out before the day of sale) remain yet to be sold.-- The next confirmation will swell this amount to thousands of acres more. So those desiring to locate in this garden of the world need have no fears of not finding plenty of choice lands. A'Ao~u o ouC idtt tue iit>p Sdio luto tue hands of Memphis land jobbers; hence the mis- statement, probably, in the Avalanche At any rate those who desire Arkansas lands had better keep clear of the Memphis sharks. The best plan would be to come to Helena and enquire about lands. The best may be bought second handed at this place aud vicinity, at far better rates than any where else. Scrip may be obtain ed also, if desired, at fair rates. In a short time there will be great amount issued in pay ment for the tremendous levees now being erected, and for others under contract. We hope the Avalanche will inform enqurers for Arkausas lands of these iacts.'
 The same paper has the following item con- corning the elections:
 By reference to our telegraphic news it will be seen that the democrats have been beaten in Pennsylvania and Indiana by the combined op- postion-freesolers, knownothngs and aboli- tionists. The southern States will have to test their metal four years sooner than we anticipat- ed We cannot exist as Union under the whip of black republicansm. The sooner op- posite parties in the south heal up old sores and unite for the future defence of their rights, the better All signs prognosticate that we must resist or yield, and that shortly. Who will dare intimate submission?"
 It may be the beginning ofthe end but we do not despair yet The opposition begin too soon and by the time the trial contest comes on they are exhausted. We believe that the democ- racy'wll be victors in lS6O The present amalga- nation of the opposing parties and isms cannot long continue. They can have no respect for
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27
To the Members Elect of the Ensuing
 General Assembly.

GENTLEMEN-I am again candidate for the office now hold-that of STATE LAND AGENT, LOT the Washington District.
 Having happy consciousness of having been true to the responsible trust which condingly and generously reposed in me, by the unananous vote of the last Legislatures can with an abiding conf- dence-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 I 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 Otce at this place the nature of whose official business necessarily made him intimately acquainted with the character and conduct of mine.
 refer, Honorable Sirs. to these tribunals for I believe them to be competent ones-and by their m- partial verdict am willing to stand or fa-believ- ing that justice will be rendered me in the rendering of this verdict.
 Knowing, gentlemen, that the voice and opinion Of the honest, and-to certain extent-diSinterested masses of the people, will, with you, much outweigh anything, that an opponent, perchance an oppo- nents anxious alder and abettor may from merely antagonistic and interested motives be induced to say l cheertully and resignedy, submit my claims to your scrutinzng inspection and due consideration
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

@- We are authorized to say that the Old Demo- crat, Dr. s. II. WEBB, is again candidate before the State Senate for Door Keeper of their room on Monday, the first day of November
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27
appropriated, let it be published.
" I here's none ever feared,
 That the truth should be heard {,

But those whom the truth would indict.'
 Heretofore, we had supposed those interested would seek to inform themselves before mak- ing statements concerning the affairs of the State government, but. instead of this, they make general statements, vague charges, inuen- does and lead the people to believe that 2
 " They knew if they would tell.'
 To return to the HeraId-the editor says that we have not controverted his positions, and adds that it requires brains to do so. If inuen- does, assertions, and bold charges are what he means by positions" we confess we have not brains to answer them. A position, we take it, is something supported by proof-somethng tenabe and based on facts, real or supposed.- We can answer these charges by the facts; we can disprove assertions by the record; but we are not quixotic enough to attempt to refute every absurd or outrageous statement others may make.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27
Very respectfully.
 iAMES M VII GnDE
,v hILI-UOIE. Wasliagton, Ark., Aug. 25, 1858.

sKy We are authorized to announce Mr. ARLOW TURNING, candidate for Enrolling Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

GG- As specimen of southern democratic sentiment, we copy the following article from the State Press, a staunch and able democratic paper, published at Macon, Georgia:-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27
A Proposition.

We confess that we were somewhat surprised at the remarks in the Ouachta Herald concern ing the assets of the banks. Heretofore, the affairs of the banks were aptly described as "a sealed book,n but at the last session of the General Assembly, the result of the investlga- tons, so far as then had, were published to the people. We will not now anticipate the facts in the statements and reports of the proper of- 6cers to be submitted, next week, to the Gen. era Assembly, but will simply notice and deny one or two half assertions made by the Her aid.
 In the first place, no near connexlon of the editor, or of those in power, to our knowledge owes either of the banks cent. Nor does any person nearly or remotely so connected. This was asserted elsewhere and proven to be false at the time. If the editor of the Herald had seen that refutaton, we are satlshed that he would not have revived such a charge.
 In the second place, not dollar of the assets of the banks has ever enured to the benefit, or in any shape come to the hands of any person in any way connected with the True Democrat, except small sum paid for the necessary print ing.
 There are certain papers in the State that will not publish the truth concerning us or the affairs of Arkansas, when it would answer their purpose equally well with the lies they utter They disparage her resources-abuse her char acter-vllify her officers and do all this in flat contradiction of the record and the patent facts.
 Among these papers we have not classed the Ouachita Herald. We believe that the editor will do justice to the people and to the State, disconnected with politics. His partisan pre- judices are too strong to let him do juctice to democracy in any shape or form. But, to save misrepresentation to prevent them from making statements that cannot be sustained, we now make this proposition, and we make it for sev- eral reasons. It has been said that information could not be obtained except by few. When we have published the facts it was charged to be an outside, er-parte statement.
 We now propose to every editor in the State, who may wish to write an article concerning the affairs or interests of Arkansas, if they will send to us, to procure such information as they may desire fIom the proper officer, properly certified and attested and send it to them. Or. if they will send directly to any officer for in formation of such character that can be en- braced in six or eight pages, we will pay any fee that may be charged for copying aud certi- flying. And we hope that they will send. Let us spread the truth. If there is wrong, let it be known. If officers have been derelict-ifa dollar of the public money has been wrongfully appropriated, let it be published
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27
For Secretary of the Senate.

fW Dg. F. fl. WHITFIELD, of Camden is candidate for Enrolling Secretary of the Senate, at the approaching session of the Legislature.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

lW DANIEL GRIGGS, of Van Buren county, is candidate for Door keeper of the House of Re presentaves at the ensuing session of the legislature
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

time referred to, did abolitionism, but soua the press.
 l have made this refefe better able to impress the deep-rooted formidability q combating. I say, let " free negroes, and let us nd more sudden and equa against suspicious and 2 men! they are the pinelPai freedom of slaves intolerablel
 Other parts of own State to action against these whit inferred from the following pears in the columns of the k
 MR. EDIToR-Please pu2 issue,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

H S. NJ. SCOTT is candidate for reelection to the office of PRINCIPAL CLERK of the House of Re- presentaves, at the session of the General As sembly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27
To the Members Elect of the House of
 Renresenfafiyes af fhe State af Ark

GENLLEMEN-I announce myself candidate for the office of Assistant Clerk of the House of Repre- sentatves at the ensuing session of the General As sembly. Having resided from boyhoodi in Arkansas and having an extensive acquaintance in the coun- ties Of Franklin, Carroll and Madison beg leave to refer those members whom 1 have not the pleasure of knowing personally, to the Representatives and citizens generally of those counties for information as to my character and qualifications for the office seek. Respectfully A. L. BERRY
 Ozark, Eanklin O., 4rk., Sept l, 1858.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

W WM A. ERWIN. of Phillips county, is a candidate for Secretary of the Senate of Arkansas and respectfully socits the support of Senators for that position. He is authorized to refer to Hon. E. F. Redmond, Senator from Phillips and Monroe.
 Hon. T. B. Craighead Senator from Mississippi and Crittenden.
 Hon. c. F. Hemingway, Representative from Drew. Hon. T. c. Anderson '' '' Phillips.
 Also to Col. T. c. Hindman, Hon. T. B. Hanly, Maj. T. B. Flounoy, Hon. W. k. Sebastian.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

W We authorized to announce A. H. RUTH ERFORD, Esq, candidate for the office of Clerk of the House of Representatives at the ensuing ses- sion of the General ssembly of this State.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

sg- RICHARD SEARCY, is a candidate for the office of City Recorder, at the ensuing January
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-27

sas- A. J. SMITH, is candidate for reelection to the office of City Recorder at the ensuing January election
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