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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29
River News.

H. Louis, June 22.--Steamboat arrivals on Saturday, Falls City, departed, Aleck Scptt.- River has fallen eighteen inches in the last AS hours, and is still receding. All upper streams are falling.
 Louisville. June 22.-Rver is falling rapidly, with 6h feet on the rocks on the falls. St. Louis, June 22, P. M.-The river has receded six inches in A hours, ending at this afternoon. All upper streams continue falling Csncinnati, June 22-River is falling rapid
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29

GGT We call the attention of our readers to the manly aud patriotic letter of Col Albert Rust, the democratic nominee in the second congressional district, to be found in another column. It has the ring of the true metal like the man, there is no lodging or attempt at subterfuge, but it is frank and decided. It will be seen that he dssipates the charge of ben 2 opposed to d Pacific railroad and disposes of General @ William Walker in short terms.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29
"Ohl 'tis beautiful thing to see Souls united ill affinity. And with Loves divinity, A Attunal tn nerfect harm. ..nv D
The Louisville Journal says:

The Louisville Journal says
 |" Already in the north, the republican party is virtually disbanded and the masses who com posed it, are rallying around the standard of the American party.''
 The New York Tribune, speaking of the Americans, says:
 Many of them are quite willing to co-ope- rate with the republicans henceforth; the residue will be, when fully assured that they will be welcomed and treated as brethren. Such treat ment the republicans p1ofier, and will heartily accord. 4neaf
 The name republican is so fit, so true, so in- offensive, that we hope to see it accepted with readiness by all"
 The end of th;s coque;tish aversion to . chaigs ol names has resulted in coalition ard the adopt.o" of rev name, that of the .Con- sblisisron or Peoples Party of the Union"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29
Tornado in New York.

Neo Fork, June 22--A violent tornado visited the city yesterday afternoon aceompa- nied with rain, lightning and hail. One of the wings of the American Flint Glass Company works, at Hunters Point was blown down; the Rev. Ralph Hoyt's church, nearly completed, was razed to the foundation. There was other damage to other parts of the city.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29
Robbery.
From the Cam len State P;
 New Partia.

The political wire workers ara b,., ed in the formation of new na,t~ odd ends old factions, and mutino. K are being brought together, to for, H ~ with which to defeat the democr,t;o . . l'' " the isms, and all the restless oF.r!; f4!. fusion and disatfeetion, are huddia5 z and net1 party Is expected to w,srI "ss g with the impenshabe principles of E sS' Black republicans, know pothin.. s.'1 anI ble democrats expect to min. and sau -au spoils; but like that great rojtsI sa% ' which two years ago foated in ,pcb S beauty, and which was as soon "di,'",' thin air." this grand conception win < consigned to the tomb of the Cannl.1'S' \ political enemies are ever ou the alpr, the avidlty of utter despair, seize r' merest vestige of hope, to annoy feat, our party, against which tbey h., ten vented the malignancy of parv Y all the inventions and contriyanc.. trickery.
 The democratic party itself is m ii. censured for the frequent revival d <. enemy, which 1t has so often tripm.s and we'll nigh. consigned to oblivim 1. as the sceptre Is given into our hand, T ensues, diSaitection creeps into or ,,,s that disappointment which sank tbs h onr adversaries gives way to the a,,
 
 hope" and their Slum bering energies ,. aroused for a more reckless and da,I, New names are assumed, and under a1 tess,on of corruption in all prsyiop. !, some new-fausled humbug "rises m. ruins," to fret and foam upon the rol-. face for il few days" and sink s5a1 \ depths of forgetfulness. Democrais be deceived by the apparent secOrn follows triumph, nor should they svI the noble p'jacip}eg for which they 6sE d.ssens.ooS chance to trouble mesT, oi our party. We should alwavs ,r guard well every loop hole and ron. 5I experience teaches us that our emma not stone uaturned, nor let escas
 
 sembIance Of hope 10 reorsarize
 The democratic party is elual to srr emergencies, if her Priucif les are sr hered 10, aua every new organizarr " nat you will, is hut au effort ng- those grand and glorious trushs v.6| been SD nobly sustained by that pa;g the country.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29

CT The steamer L.dy Walton arrived here last Sunday ID rning, having left Cincinnati the previous Sunday nigh.. This is about as good time as the best boats make. We Ike the Walton aud like her officers. for they belong among us. She is good and safe boat, and should De libsrally patronized by our citizens.
 61-A good man has ial;en-Green B. Hughes ofSane country, djeioa the 18th. More pain. ful intelligence we could scarcely have received. We deeply share the grief of his family and numerous friends. Next week we will publish a fitting tribute to his many virtues, prepared by his masonic brethren.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29
The Napoleon Planter.


 The warm weather appears to exercise some such sort of influence on the editor of the Planter that it does on some species of snakes, renders them blind and at the same time more yenemous. He hoists the name of A. H. Ferguson. as candidate for State Senator from the counties of Jefferson, Arkansas and Desha' in opposition to the democratic nominee. and as he says that Col. Fergusonwill canvass the district, it is to be presumed that the action of the Planter is with the consent and at the in- stance of Ferguson.
 There is some doubt as to the Planter being really earnest in its support of its nomlnee, Tor it says: We intend in future numbers ot the Planter to review his whole political history" and if it does this there is scarcely consistent man in the district who will vote for him. In the meantime. as this is rather a herculanean task, for the Planter, we will help hlm, here- after, with few items.
 | We have only space now to notice that the Colonel doss not seem to rely upon democratic votes for his support, but the Planter says that he enters the canvass, backed by the support of every true friend of American individual sovereignty" meaning we presume |" his re- cent allies"
 By all means, let us have this political his tory; it will be a treat to all who love to trace the history of demagogism Col. Ferguson is happy in his choice of biographer, for what Boswell was to Johnson, so will the editor of the Planter be to him. They can fully enter into each others views and feelings, wade to- getber through the filth of demagogism and go hand in hand through the labyrinths Of trea- son.
 We have but word to say in response to The same things have been said in the col umns of the Gazette here for years, and while the editor is laborng on that famous biography he need not take time to write articles abusive of the democracy; for, if he has file ot the Gazette for the last three years, he will find the same slang, the same lies repeated over and over, in every imaginable shape and form. OT Among the names of those who have died at Memphis, from injuries received at the explosion of the steamer Pennsylvania, we notice the names of Mr. Campbell, of N. O., and Judge Harris, of Tennessee.
 MR. EDIToR-It is of the first importance that this decision should be made public to tn 3 people of our entire portion, as it must affect tavorablv the interest of both whites and ln- dians. and the value of the warrants.
 ask you to publish promptly these papers
 Yours respectfully,
 R. w. JOHNSON. .. s. Senate, June l7,h, 1858.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29
q. s. Ssnqte, June 1lth, 1858.
To THE EDITOR OF THE TRUE DEMOCRAT;

To THE EDITOR OF THE TRUE DEMOCRAT;
 Su-My bill granting separate Feder- al District Judge at S2,500 per annum for the Western Judicial District of Arkansas, passed the Senate finally on my motion last night. The Judge is required to reside in his dis. trct
 T he bill also gives an additional term of tie United States Circuit Court s5 Little Rock The bill will be productive, believe, of much good; and I will follow it over to the House of Representatives and endeavur to get it passed,
 Shodld it fail th;s session I am confident it will pass at the next
 have also the pleasure to state that some time since made call on the War Depart meat for estimates for wagon roads from Fulton to Fl Paso, and from Ft. Smith to Albuguer- que, and referred to the committee on military affairs. Sebastian of the committee on terri tories, without my knowledge, also called for like information.
 The committee on military affairs reported
 
 yer, but refused any other. The committee ou territories reported - dollars for wagon roads from Albuquerque to Tahon which is the continuation of the same road These appro- priations have both passed and will be law as soon as the bill shall be signed by the Presi- dent
 I have passed through the Senate bills for the relief of John Donaldson and others, and also for the widow and children of Abraham Dardenne. l feel confident they will become laws next session. But l hope for them, this session, as the House of Representatives has shown promptitude and hberality this session never equalled before in my experience.
 l am very respectfully, etc.,
 R. " JOHNSON
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29
For Internal Improvement Comm'r.
 DANIEL NJ. THOMSON.

t OT The fourth of July coming on Sunday this year, we learn it will be celebrated on Mon- day the 9th, in the State House, under the management of the temperance orders of this city. The address is to be delivered by Elder Plattenburg. The celebration will commence at q n,clnck in the mnrning
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29
Very respectfully,
 THOMAS $. DIRE
Fort Smith, Atk, June Is, 1858.
 All papers in tine district. without distinction of party, are requested to copy.


 
 0E~T It will be seen by the proceedings of the democratic meeting, held on Saturday, publsh- ed n another column, that tho democracy have selected James B. Johus,n as their candidate for the General Assembly, to fill the vacai cy iu their ticket caused by the removal of C. A. Car roll, their former nomiiee, to Conway county Ol Mr. Johnson's abilities it does not become u-to sI,eak LOT do We intend to refer again to the election for representatives or use our col umns, in this connexion. unless i'll general terms. The success of the democratic party at this june ture Is all important, q we believe that all who have the good of the country at heart, will col- tribute to that sdccess. A triumph of the op- position now may lead to results similar to those that followed the defeat of the democracy iG St Lous-psve the way to the creation oi a freesoil party u a slave holding Soate, and di vide those wh"se identical int crests should keep them united. We hope and believe that the democrats throughout the State will unite on their nominees and triumphantly elect them all. To do this we must be on the alert, vlsllant and determined, for we have among the opPosl- ton men who never rcst-who have no scruples as to the use of ary weapon that will enable them to gain temporary success, and who will d' all in their power to delude those who have heretofore con6ded in them. The hearts ot the body of the people are right, and with the true questions fairly presented to them they will sustain the true southern party, and elect the democratic nominees.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29
Politics Of Lawrence County.

We sincerely regret to see disorgallizatlon iu the ranks of the democracy of Lawrence county. The democrats of old Lawrence have always been so reliable, so true, so perfectly unselhsh in their advocacy of measures and not men, D that Reorganization and dissension among them takes us by surprise.
 The letter below from Col. Hindman, the democratic nominee for Congress- we find in the Cmithville PlaDdeaer of the l6Jh inst. It speaks for itself. It's seutiln ents are so correct and so iust that we know they will meet with the approval of every good democrat. The attitude of the Plandeaer is that of opposi- must incur the censure of the democratic party We must stand by our party nominations. As true patriots, as good citizens, as sound demo- cratS, we must support our party nominations, even though that support may involve sacri- flee of personal feeling. We must sacrifice all personal considerations upon the altar of princi- pie. It is proper and right to support ndivi- dual preferences in convention, but after the party has made its nominations, it is the dnty of all good democrats earnestly to support the nominees. 4 IS democratic duty--no other course will do. IL Is the only course by which to insure the triumph of principle.
 Here Is Col. Hindmans letter:
 OM Jackson Lawrence Co,
 Jane h, 1858.
 Eptnop DI A .b nominee Of tn Sale rights democracy of the first dis ret for Co., ,.res, | is my duty, as well eS nI determination, 10 make common cause with the regular democratic candidates Tn every county, al.d uider 70 circumstances tn give al or comfort 10 ther opponents, made this de clar4tiou public and privately before he 10, or sought waa co tterred 'a me, and i would De gross treachery in me HOW to hesitate to tulliI 1t.
 Feeling this obli sation of honor and prnci- pie in ito fullest force am constrained to say that the announcement of my name in your columns, as your ctId date tor Congress, If intended to make the impression that irdurse the positions of your paper or approve of your own disoTganizlng and anti-denocratic course lis all injustice to me of which 1 have the right to complain and against which l strongly protest
 When gentlemen of theo composition, W neither styled k ownothings, dsorsanizers, neutrals, independents, or what not,-compl ment me with their support, it must be with the dstitict understanding that 1 condemn their political teDets and practices and uphold those of the democracy. Respectfully,
 Your ob't serv't
 T. c. HINDMAN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29
HoN. JAocB THAMPsoN,
 Sec'y of the Interior.


 The Affair at Maries des Cygnes.
 The truth concerning the late shooting affair in Kansas, appears to be this: Montgomery, the lieutenant and friend of the infamous Jim Lane, had organized band of cut throats and had commenced system of plunder. They broke open stores, pillagei dwellings, shot those who resisted, and spared neither friend or foe. The villains had in possession at one time, l5O stolen horses. This state of things being represented to the authorities, an officer was sent to arrest the nngleaders, and number of United States troops were sent to aid the officer Montgomery resisted, and in the action which ensued, one of the troops was killed, and others of the party were wounded.
 At this juncture Capt. Hamilton and about twenty others who had suffered from the depre- datons of these scoundrels, went ill pursuit of them.
 Montgomery escaped, but they caught nine- teen. They were tried, eleven found guilty and eight discharged. Of these eleven five were shot, at a place called "Maries des Cys- nes." Hamilton's party was composed of both pro and anti slavery men, so that it was not a party fight, but simple resistance to and pun- ishment of outlaws.
 The free-soilers, who never loose an oppor- tunity to misrepresent, endeavored, at first, to make capital of this affair, by asserting that it was an attack from "border rufians." This being disproved, they next attempted to duplicate prominent democrats, among whom was Gen. G. w. Clarke. They had an infor nal writ issued, and proceeded to Fort Scott when Clarke immediately surrendered to the deputy Marshal, and was prom ptly and hon. orable acquitted. The Fort Scott paper, thougf evidently q free-soil concern, exonerales Gen. Clarke in this wise:
 The charge made upon Gen. Clarke, in re- gard to the murders in Linn county, we dsem unjust. Gen. c. has not been out of town fol the last three months, and every citizen of the pace well knows that on the day the m under, were committed, he was in town. The Gen. seems anxious to court Investigation that hs may establish his nnucencg'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29

 gratitude for so distinguished an bo, been truly said by one of the gre., our republic "' cets 'The supremacy of the civil ov.. tary authority, economy in the rnbl;. Ms that labor may be lightly burdepsd. s ssl pay ment of one debts, and sacred ~. 1sa of public faith. r'"T''
 Respectfullv
 SAMUEL EDM0Nnoo, The Fort Smith Times has the ,,. ing inte ting item
 Missouri Lead.
 "A keelboat containing SOOOO IL landed here Sunday night from Nerta t@ q Missouri, aad shipped it to New O,Is' q Gu DIV. '''' Ihis lead is brought down G.. through the Cherokee Nation to tb' a l
 Robbery. % "On Sunday night last, betwee, c clock, the jewelry store of Mir. Jamss 9 Sa on Washington street, was entered ,b' oes back door, an! robbed of between fo,. < thousand dollars worth of gold ,, ~ watches, and iewelry. The iewel,r N very best quality, consisting of diam. pins, rings, bracelets, etc, etc. T5 S theives must have beeh well ac,,,; the interior arrangements of the yo. ward of $500 is offered for the ,r' % of the thief or thieves, aud the reo,l p''aI property"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29

MELANCHOLY, - Miss Mary Chenauls was drowned in Little Maumelle Owen township on Thursday. the 10th inst. She was l9 wears s age Her father, Win Chensult emisrated ffjm MisSisipri tb Arkansas iu the year is5U.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
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HoN. R. w. JOHNSON, c. $ Senate.

. 'I'V IV.t 4OVJ' Sm-Yolr letter of the ? inst, submitting ior my consideration letter addressed to Hon. R. ". Johnson, Dy MesSrs. Henry Williams X Co, oi Van Buren, ArkaIsas, in which they ASK that certain mod hcatious be made iu the instructions, issued from the Iudian office, in relation to the assignment Of bounty land war Iatt>, has been received.
 Upon reflection, l can perceive no objections to aIopuug the suggestions oi Mcssrs. Henry, Williams 6 Co., more especially you recon mend it: you will, therefore, issue orders to the agents to permit tie assignment, in blank ot ludan bounty land warrants, under such resric- tions, however. as you may deem necessary to prevent fraud or imposition upon the Indians.
 Very respectfully,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29
Hon. CHARLES E, Mix,
 Commissioner Litan .16airs.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. OFce Mdian A6nrs,
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Your ob't 5 'rvant,
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June 2d, 1858 SRI have the honor to submit, for your consideration, the accompanying letter ot MeNsrs. Henry Williams tS Co.,, of Van Bureu, Arkau- sas to the Hon. R. W. Johnson, who submitted it to this office, and who wishes that those gen temen shall be gratiGed, in their desire to have certain charges made in the regulation, respect ing the assignment of bounty land warrants issued to Indians, if 1t can be done in justice tn the latter.
 The changes requested are, first, that the h. dlans may be permitted to assign their warrants in blank to the perso to whom they dispose of them, so that secord formal assignment, which is attended with expense, aud to that extent depreciates the value of the warrant to the Indian, may not be necessary: and second, that the warrants, after being assigned, may not be required to be seut to this office to have the signatures of the agents to the aSsiguments, cer- tihed to.
 The last mentioned proceeding is not required by the regulations prescribed by this office, as you will perceive from the accompanying printed copies thereof The warrants are vol untarily sent to the office by the persons hold ing them, for the verfcaton of the agents signature, in order to authenticate and give character to the assignment.
 As to the Indians being permitted to make the assignments in blank, no objection thereto is seen. the other requirements ot the regulations being deemed to be amply sufficient to secure fairness and validity ill the assignments, and that the Indian gets the fair and full market value of his warrant.
 Very respectfully,
 Your obt servant,
 CHARLES E. MIX,
 Acting Commissioner.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29
R. w. JOHNSON.
The followngis the bill as it passed the Sen-
A BILL

Concerning the courts of the United States in
 the district of Arkansas
 Be tt enacted by tie Senate and House .,f Re- presentatiues of the United States of Anae,1ca in Congress assembled, That there shall be dis trict judge of the United States for the western district of Arkansas, who shall reside in the said district and have and exercise the same juris- dction and powers which are now had and ex- ercised within the said district by the judge of the district court for the district of Arkansas, and the jurisdiction and the authority of the last mentioned judge shall be called the judge of the eastern district of Arkansas, and shall re- side therein The annual salary of the judge of the said western district of Arkansas shall be two thousand five hundred dollars.
 SEC 2. And beat t,uther enacted That there be hereafter two terms of the circuit court of the United States held for the eastern district of Arkansas, on the 2d Mondays of April and October in each year, at the same place where the circuit cou.t of the United States for the district of Arkansas Is now held.
 We are afraid the bilis referred to in the letter of ogr Senator have failed to pass the House Tor want of the presence of the repre- sentative from this dist ct So much for dere- lictou of daty- While Col. Warren with his salary in his pocket is traversing the State en-. deayoring to disorganize the party, tue vital in. terests of his consntuents are neglected More of this hereafter
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29

Orr Gov Conway has appointed Laban c Howell of Johnson county, land agent Of the State, at Clarksyiie, Arkansas, to fill the vacan- cy iu sad office caused by the death of William Ala,ns
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29
R. W. JOHNSON. q. s. Senate, June l7th, 1858.
DEPARTMEST OF THE INFERIOR,

DEPARTMEST OF THE INFERIOR,
 June l6,h, 1858 SRI enclose herewith, for your iulorma- tioo, a copy of letter addressei to this depart meut or the 2d inst, by the acting commissioned oi Indian affairs, in relation to the transfer and assignment of Indian bounty land warrants aIso copy ol my reply thereto.
 Very respectfully,
 Your o6t servant.
 J. THOMPSON, Secy. HoN. R. w. JOHNSON,
 q. 5 Senate.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29

F We find in the Choc.av ard q ue'ald an address by a can I,date for or Chief Magistrate of the C.ickasas Its brevity and directness commend might serve as model for those oa Nation" who are soliciting votes ty B circulars.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29

MR. EDIToR-It is of the first importance that this decision should be made public to tn 3 people of our entire portion, as it must affect tavorablv the interest of both whites and ln dians, and the value of the warrants.
 ask you to publish promptly these papers
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29

Or Among the names of those wh have died at Memphis, from injuries received at the explosion of the steamer Pennsylvania, we notice the names of Mr. Campbell, of N. O., and Lndoe Harris of Tennessee.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-06-29
Missouri Lead

The Fort Smith Times has the ,,... ing inte ting item