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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11

For tue Arkansas True Democrat
 There appeared in your issue of the l3th a short communication giving all account of the Dover convection, which, in my opinion, might have been made still shorter without injury - Simon" says the democracy met in full con- yentiou. There are 13 townships iu the coun- ty and primary meetings were held in only four, one township was represented by delegates who had written Instructions signed by res pectable number of voters, which made five all told. Four other townships were represent cd or nisrepc,eated by persons claiming no authority, but who by courtesy were allowed to vote. Even then four townships were en- t.rely unrepresen:ed, yet Simo1" says it was a JaH convention.
 As 10 democrat will father the article it is supposed that you have been imposed on by some know nothing who had been "imbibing'' freely, and imagined himself the convention. otherwise it WIS written as burieslue. The truth k lhe true democracy had but little to do in the management of that so-caled couven- ton.
 Men who have refused time after time to support the nominees of the democracy, men who were, and still are, bitterly opposed to both our senators in Congress; and others who never voted with us until after Jim YelFs defeat, took an active part in the "wire-pulling' which uu- fortunately sometimes prevails.
 Now, Mr Editor, this wire pulling is all wrong, let the poorest and humblest democrat in the county have as much say so.n as the most aoealthy and respectable Let us have tar expression of the wishes of the people let us have no "springing of triggers by holding conventions two months too soon, before the merits of aspirants have been discussed Then we could know the choice of the people and | always elect our nominees. Some of the best men in the county have been beaten just be- cause the convention which nominated them had been managed unfairly. It is notorious here that our strength has been frittered away time and again, by the wishes of the people being defeated by those who managed Noth- ing can sooner bring conventions into dscrcdit than holding them in an unfair manner in fact it is political suicide. No county should ever make nominations unless a majority of the townships composing the county were fairly re : presented.
 Nothing rejoices the enemies of democracy so much as bogus convention which gives sa. tisEaction to only few This Is an impor- tant subject, and l wish some one more able than myself would take it up. T.
 Pope O., April 30h 1858.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11

CoRnEcTIoN.-We had no disposition to mis represent the Episcopal church last week, il stating that it tdiscountenanced the present revi val; but were led into the error by the |" Church man," which paper we supposed to reflect the views of the members of that church. We publish the following letter. from Rev. A. F. Freeman, with much pleasure; and protest against any inclination on our part to do any religious sect the least injustice:
 !" To tss Editor cf tue True Democrat-
 DEAR SIG-You have been led into q great mistake in stating in your last issue that the Epscopslians in this country have shown cold shoulder to the revival movement and that the New York Churchman Is the organ of inc Episcopaliaus.
 All the Episcopal papers in this country ex. ceptng the Churchman, favor and enconraoe the revival. read nearly all these papers and therefore ought to know the truth of the mat ter. 'The Churchnan' so far from being the organ Of the Episoopalians represents but an lnfimtesmal portion of the sarnc Please make this correction and obligs
 Yours faithfully,
 A. F. FREEMAN"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11
Encourag ging.

We are indebted 10 the Auditor for the fol- lowing items relative to the State revenue: The total amount of taxable
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 1858, as shown by the re-
 port of the former Auditor
 was ..>........... s61 ,954 % Ia 1857, It was. .......... S80, ,643 4l5 OO Showing an increase, in one year, of nerarly eighteen millions of dollars.
 Tse amount of taxable property on the tax books fer the year 1858, it is estimatel, will not fall short of one hundred and twenty millions of dollars.
 The first tax-book for the present year receiv- cd is that from Johnson county, and shows an increase in the value of taxable property of two hundred thousand dollars. In some of the eastern counties, it is supposed that the increase will be million of dollars. though the decision of the supreme court in regard to the taxation of swamp lands my decreas the estimate in some degree.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11
Interesting Decision.

A legal decision was made on Friday las. in the St. Louis land court, which, if sustained, It Is thought will affect greater amount of property than any legal decision heretofore made. In the case of Adams Us the city of St. Louis, his honor Judge Lord instructed the jury that if the land contested was a sand bar in the Mississippi when Mississippi became a State, the land is now part of the State, and the plaintiffs title derived by purchase from the United States is therefore null. Whence it would follow that all sales made by the T. ni- ted States, of lands formed since the existence of the adjacent States are void. The nrinci. pie is even applied by the Judge to ali lands overtowed at high water since the inception of the proximate States All lands reclaimed from the rivers would then belong to the States with the limitation named. But such lands have hitherto been regularly entered in the U. s Land Office. and tho present holders of them afe titled as pfoprietors from that office Should the above rulipg be affirmed by the Supreme Court of the United States, 1t would destroy the titles by which are now held the suyur lands oi l.onisiana, the bottom lands of Missouri. ''hlo, and Illinois, and the dried swamp lands df tnese and other States. The decision would cuuse sn unprecedented revolution of titles in mm gftat tlsgf eallvvs rf thh cuuntrv.-A
 Lotus Deas0cidf, April 6.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11
IsrnS.

The north is peculiarly the country of isms. In another coum will be found an account of existing affairs in Utah and the attitude of the MormoLs That ism, it will be remembered, took its rise in Western New York and culm- mated in Oho In the latter State they have another phase of fanaticism as we learn from the Cleveland (0hio) Herald. That paper says:
 People, other than those daily in contact this moral free love leprosy at Berlin. little with dreamed of the foot hold gained in Erie coun. ty. Four acres on the hights-as lovely a spot as nature boasts-are now devoted to the pur- poses of the association. When the "W ater Cure" was consumed, the fraternity gathered in the barn. which was temporarily fitted up.- olnce then various shanties have been erected. and building Is progressing with such rapidity that i've houses have been erected within four weeks. Active measeres are in progress to re- build upon the site of the Water Cure, an institution to be known as !" Love Cure" Here persons of both sexes can come, and finding their affinities, pair with each other. This is the treatment, and we proclaim 1t, disgusting as 1t is, that the gcod people of northern Ohio may know the full extent of this moral pesti- lence Carriages run to and from the "Cure'' to the depot regularly, and the arrivals and de- partures are of daily occurrence.
 The association is about thirty strong, and they publish an obscene free love sheet, ad- vocatlng in effect, with the usual spiritual slang. promiscuous sexual intercourse''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11
News Items

The plan of forming a new State from DOT tons of Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina has been revived
 The legislature of California had under con- sderation measure providing against the im- migration of free negroes into that State There was considerable excitement against the Chi nese, especially at Mariposa
 The Mississippi is reported as rising above, and still continues as high az ever below Napo. leon. The efforts to stop the crevasse opposite the city of New Orleans was, so far, intellectual. Senator Slidell in his speech on the neutrality laws and tillibusterSm, animadverted rather strongly upon General Walker, whereupon the latter addressed him the following letter:
 Ne'o Orteons, April 27, 1858. SIR: have read a printed copy of your speech, delivered in the Senate on the 8th inst sent toa gentleman in this city under your frank It IS, therefore, copy, presume, approved, by yourself.
 In that speech you take occasion to assail my public character. You industrouslv disclaim any intention to asperse my private reputation; and, am, therefore, obliged to consider your language concerning me as used in political sense and for political purposes.
 Considered in this light, justice to the cause represent compels me to say that your speech so far as 1t relates to my acts, is tissue of mis- statements, and that it's insinuatons are as false its facts are groundless.
 Your obedient servant,
 VIM. WALKER HoN. JOHN SLfDELL.
 The Mississippi river has formed new chan nel at American bend.
 The Arkansas river is threatening to cut off into the Mississippi above Napoleon, and to leave that town on an island and in the State of Mississippi.
 In Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and other southern States they complain of frost so late as April 27th.
 Astronomers are now nightly searching the heavens to discover a comet, as three periodical ones are now due viz: Fays, Encke's and the great comet of 1946.
 The East Tennessee and Virginia railroad has more freight than it can carry
 The national debt of Mexico is one hundred and thirty millions of dollars.
 The Baltimore American says:
 "We learn from Col Taylor that the cele brated artillery corps known as 'Capt. Bragg,s battery,' which rendered such invaluable ser vice in the late war with Mexico has been or dered by the secretary of war to proceed to Utah. and left Baltimore in the western train of Sunday evening, en route for Fort Leavenworth The company consists of seventy -four men, in- clnding non-commissioned officers and the fol- lowing officers in command: Maj. John Rev. holds, third artillery, Lieut.. c. McKene, Lieut. John Edwards and Lieut.. A. Wildrick. The
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11

SIT LUx-We write this by the light of a pharaphene or parafine lamp, from J. A. Henrys of this city. The light is fully equal to that of three or four candles, but is whiter purer and softer, or as lady observed, it more resem bes moonlight. We have burned the lamp now n our possession for nearly week, and are satis- fled that it is better and cheaper than either sperm-oil or candles, giving steady, brilliant light at about cost of three cents an hour.- Some care is required in trimming it for use, but it is not more difficult than common lamp and as the oil used i. said to be n-explosive, is not more dangerous
 To those persons who are compelled to write at night, clerks and others, it is invaluable- We are told that in cities it is superseding the use of gas, as it gives as brilliant light at a much less cost, and we are satisfied that 1t will effect great change in the economy of light.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11

NORTHERN DIsTRIcT-CoNGREssIoN No MINATIoN.-Our information from the convcn- tion at Batesville is that Col. T. c. HINDMAs was nominated, on the first ballot, as the demo- cratic candidate to represent the northern dis trict of the State in the next Congress.
 We expect next week to be able to lay the proceedings of the convention before the pco- pie. Col Hindnan the nominee, s true de- mocrat, man of energy and talent, aid, il elected, which he doubtless will be by ali over- whelmng majority of the district, will prove himself an able and an efficient representative of the people of Arkansas.
 Next week We expect to hear from the con- vention at Camden, and, when We have ouI congressional ticket complete, we will speak more at large our opinions of our candidates
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11
fr-T The editor of the Gazette and Democrat

lT The editor of the Gazette and Democrat in reply to our article of last week says that he counted the persons present at the democratic meeting, but l" of course did not count aN." Of course, he did not. To the twaddle about die tation, caucus, and the right to bind others it is useless to respond. The democracy are sats- fed with the action of the meeting, and the dissatisfaction of the opposition only serves to convince those who were not present that 1t was full, fair and honest expression of demo
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11
More Crevasses.

vIcKsBURG, May 3.-The river opposite this point continues rising at the rate of an inch every twenty four hours
 report reached us to-day that there had been break in the levee at Point Lookout, some 400 or 500 yards in length, that the rush of water through it could be heard for two miles. and that no land was to be seen for many miles round.
 The accounts brought by the steamboat St. Nicholas are that the river continued to rise all the way as it came down; that Cammack's land ing and the country round about were overflow ed, and that the land covered by the water which had poured in through the break in Henderson levee, below Warrenton, extends for ten miles in length and three in width.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11
For Internal Improvement Conm'r DANIEL NJ. THOMSON.


 H THOMAS FLETCHER is a candiis.e for Sheriff of Pulaski county at Le ensuing August cleo ton.
 Bs. T. HUDSON is candidate for County Treasurer at the ensuing August election. E A. A. PENNINTON is a candidate for State Senator from the counties of Clark, Pike and Polk. tE sAM'L M. SCOTT i- a candidate for State Senator from the counties of Clark, Pike and Polk. tB- ISAAC x. JACKSON is a candidate for State Senator from the counties of Hampstead, Lafayette and Sevier
 ts5 L. Q. BREEDEN is a candidate for Sheriff of Conway county, al the ensuing August election. tE- JOHN H. NEWBERN, is candidate for re- election to the office of County Treasurer. tS Wx. \. PARISH is candidate for the office Of County Treasurer at ensuing August cleo ton.
 E WI. B. PAISLEY is a candidate for rc-elec- ton to the office of Clerk Of the Circuit Court of Pu- lasld county.
 t5 JAMES c. WHITE is a candidate for the ohlee q sherI1 Of Jefferson county; Arkansas, al the ensuing August election.
 EsT ". K. PATTERSON is q candidate for re- eleclcn 10 tho cice sf Prosecuting Attorney for the Cd Judicial Circuit.
 D J. L. IiOLLOWELL is candidate for the office of Attorney General at the next August election.
 r4s- THOMAS JOHNSON, is candidate for re election to the office ot Attorney General and states Attorney for tho nth Judicial Circuit of tine State of Arkansas.
 sEg- ROBERT II. DEDMAN. ESQ. is q can dldate for Prosecuting Attorney for the 2d Judicial Circuit
 tsyTJ. WAT BLANKINSIIIP is a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney for the zd Judicial Circuit. tS LAFAYETTE GREGG, is candidate for re-elecd the office oi Prosecuting Attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11

GT Love is ingenious in reasons, or at least in pretexts. Sometimes they are very fiimsy ones. Everybody remembers the young lady who assigned, as reason for getting married, that she thought wedding inthe family would amuse the children" Here is another little humbug, equally spacious:
 Bridget" said lady to her servant, Bridget Conley, "who was that man you were talking with 50 long, at the gate last night?D "Sure. no one but me eldest brother ma'am," replied Bridget, with flushed cheek. Your brother didn't know you had brother. What is his name?" Barney Octoolan, ma'am." "In- deed! how comes it that his name is not the same as yours?" "Troth, ma'am," replied Bridget, "he has been married once.n
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11

AN HONORABLE APPoINTMENT.-The tele- graph informs us that the President has appoint ed JUDGE LoRING, of Massachusetts, to fill a vacancy in the court of claims at Washington City. This is merited tribute from MT. Buch- same time so much prosecuted as Judge Loring has been. His return of fugitive slave to his owner was his crime and for that he was remov- ed from office by the black republicans of Mas sachusetts. All honor to the appointment.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11
C. LAxGTREE, Serg.

Ccr The Tennessee Belle has our thanks for can of fine oysters. The Belle payes between Fort Smith and New Orleans, and is one of the bes. boats ill the trade.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11

0 It is stated that the parties with whom government has contracted for supply of camels are to deliver one hundred and sixty al. New Orleans, on the 1st of October, and have tksti 1t TaaFgf. N''s
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11

0T The Knoxville Register says the union prayer-meetlrgs are still kept up daily and nightly in that city, and are numerously attend cd by members of all denominations. aud per- sons of ne dsntmination At ali.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11

THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMIT. TEE.-The Washington correspondent of the N. Y. Tribune gives the following explanation of Mr. Englsh's plan adopted by the conference committee:
 MT Els scheme recites the preamble to the Senate bill, and provides that the land ordinance shall be submitted to the people of Kansas, and if accepted, that then Kansas shall be admitted by proclamation of the President, as stated in the Union. If rejected, then her admission shall be delayed till her population authorizes one representative under the census As the next ration may be one hundred and twenty thousand, nothing can be easier than for Al United States marshal and deputies to report her below that figure-thus subiecting the ter ritory to slavery four years under the Dred Scott decision, and perhaps forever with the in strumentalities employed. Instead of the four commissioners to conduct elections, appoint judges and the like provided by the Crittenden bill, fifth Is banned in the person of the terri tora district attorney of Kansas who. being federal appointee, would control the whole af- fair and make returns like Regent Calhoun to suit every necessity.
 majority of the conference approved MT. English's bill without hesitation, and when MT. Howard appealed to Mr. English to allow hlm to insert a short amendment, submitting the Leavenworth constitution at the same time he declined, thus showing that he was acting under instructions.
 The writer then proceeds to denounce MT. English in the usual style of black republican situpsranpn.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11

PERsoNAL-The editor of the True Demo- crat, after ali absence of more than three months, has returned again 10 his post. He takes this occasion to acknowledge the kind ness of those of his friends who, during his ab- sence, contributed to the interest of the paper by their writings
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11
LiALe Rock, May 9th, 1858
EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT:

EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT:
 &r-In the published proceedings of the democratic meeting held on the 24th ult., we find the nAmeo of C. M. Vaughan and Alex arder George omitted in the list of delegates appointed by the chair to the Browsville con vention. You will please correct the error by inserting this note in your paper in justice to those gentlemen.
 r. T. CRUTCHFlELD, CFm.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11
A Bill for the Admission Of Konsos

Whereas, the people of the territory of Kan sas did, by convention of delegates assembled at Lecompton, on the 7th day of November, one thousand, eight hundred and fifty seven, for that purpose, form for themselves constitution
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11
Report of the Committee of Conference
Upon Me BU to Admit Kansas as e Sate

The committee of conference appointed to consider the dlsagreeing votes of the two Houses on the amendment to the Senate bill No. l6l entitled "A bill for the admission of the State of Kansas" report that they have had the sub ject under consideration and have given it that careful, patient, and mature delberation which they conceive it's importance demands. and have agreed upon an amendment in the nature of substitute for the House amendment to the Senate bill.
 They earnestly recommend the adoption of this amendment by the two Houses of Con-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11

0~F Thanks to steamers Qaapaw and Tuck CT, for late papers.
 Also, to Anderson Gordon, esl, of Conway county and Charley AyifI, of this place, for like tavors.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11
JAMES S. GREEN. D M ur II

JAMES S GREEN,
 R. M. T. HUNTER,
 Managers on the part of the Senate
 VIM. Il. ENGLISH,
 ALEXANDER II. STEPHENS, Managers on the part of the House. The undersigned, one of the managers on the part of the Senate, does not agree to the fore going report. VIM. H. SEWARD. The undersigned, one of the managers on the part of the House, does not agree to the forego- ing report. WM. H. HOWARD.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11

RIvER-Seven feet water in he channel, with pros poets of considerable rise Weather for the last week. cool and cloudy. For the last twenty four hours there has been large amount of rain, with pro poets of a continuation at this time Monday
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11

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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-11

Sir Colin Campbell remains at Lucknow .- In the late attack upon that place, Major Had san was killed and Sir Wm. Peel dangerously y wounded.
 The Three Hill forts of Chumfaree have been stormed and carried.
 The rebels are reported to be at Bundelicund in great force
 Y eh reached Calcutta March the 221, under close surveillance.
 Sir Hugh Moore attacked and drove the reb- els from Chundun, one of the districts of the Rajah of Bappoor The latter has been confs cated