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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

THE GOLD MINES AT PIKE's PEAK.-These mines are distant from here about nine hundred miles. There were several hundreds at the diggngs at the latest accounts, and thousands on the way thither. A few were from Arkansas; the greater part of those at and going to the mines are from Kansas Missouri and New Mexico.
 We doubt if the mines are rich enough or of sufficient extent to warrant persons going there from our State, but there is no doubt but that the country about the head waters of the Ar kansas river is all, more or less, rich with gold. We would not advise any of our citizens to try these new mines without certain information as to their extent and value. By this time, no doubt, the diggings are filled with gold hunters and adventures.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06
To the Members Elect of the Ensuing
 GenaIal AeSpMhlV.

GENTLENEN--l again candidate for the office now hold-that of STATE LAND AGENT, Ior the Washington District.
 Having happy consciousness of having been true to the responsible trust which was conhdingly and generously reposed n me, by the UmQntH0uS vote of the last Legislature: can with an abiding conf oenee-as 10 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 same confidence refer you to our present Audtor-Hon. William R. 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. & Land Office, this place the nature Of whose otc al business necessarily made him intimately acquainted with the character and conduct of mine.
 refer Honorable Srs, to these tribunals; for beheve them to be competent ones-and by their i'm partial verdict, am willing to stand fall believ ing that 1atioe will be rendered me- n the rendering of this verdict.
 Knowing, gentlemen, that the voice and opinion of the honest, andto c certain -die57f1eSted masses of the people will, with you much outweigh any hng, that an opponent, or, Ierchance, oppo- Lents anxious alder and abettor, may, from merely Antagonlstic and interested motives, be induced 10 say cheertuly and resignedly, submit my claims to your sc1utnzilg inspcecn and due consideration.
 Very respectfully,
 LAMBS ii. KLLGORE.
 h0ShlUdtOn. .4t-,, AuO Z5 1858
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06
An Appeal in Behalf of Law and Order

During the past week, our home exchanges have brought us accounts of no less than five killings, of which four were the results of street fights or alrays. We had hoped that these muiderous encounte.s were becoming so unire- quent and the tone of public sentiment becom- ing healthier, that we should never be called to chronicle more of them. There are three pro- minent reasons for them. First, sort of rough cbivalry that appeals to the bravery of the wes- tern people. Second, the habit of carrying con- cealed weapons. Third, the facilities for es- cape. Not only are juries lenient but the law officers are really negligent. It may be acci- dent, aud we believe that it is in nine cases out of ten, but criminals escape from custody- Jails are broken out of whenever prisoner wishes to escape.
 The remedies for these evils are appare nt, andthey have been on more than one occasion alluded to by the press of this State. Without opinion to sustain it, the law is almost inopera- tive. The great exponent of public opinion is the press and we hope that every newspaper in Arkansas will speak out upon this subject.-- Hold every sheriff accountable for each escape and when he offers himself for re election urge it against him. If prosecuting attorneys show want of yigor in prosecuting defendant who is wealthy or influential, publish it to the peo- pie. We know nothing of the facts or guilt of the parties in the recent cases and care little, but it is time that the laws were enforced. The great fault is with the people themselves, who as jurors must do their duty. No matter how ingenious or able the counsel or how wealthy the offender, if they find that the law will be enforced these disgacelul affrays would utterly cease. It is true that Arkansas has not greater number in proportion to her population than the other western States, but these may be avoided and good name won.
 This is subject upon which we may all agree, ard we are anxious to see the press of Arkansas urge this matter upon their readers and see if public opinion cannot prevent these crimes in future, compel officers and juries to do their whole dutv
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

Or The approaching session of the General Assembly promises to be one of unusual interest and importance. We shall publish full reports of each days proceedings in both houses, and give synopsis of all important measures and speeches. Our subscription list is increasing rapidly and we shall take pains to merit the increased patronage.
 Now is the time for those wishing to subscribe to avail themselves of the opportunity to re- ceive, during the coming winter, full account of the action of the legislature.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

or The fat people of Westfeld, Mass, had a cable celebration the other day, on a hill several hundred feet high called he" hogs back" i" the sides of which are very precipitous. No person weighing under two hundred and ten pounds was allowed to join the procession. The following was the programme for the day:
 THE DEACON,
 FAT MEN WEIGHING 280,
 FAT MEN WEIGHING 25O,
 COMMON FAT MEN WEIGHING BUT 22O, xoRTITIED FAT MEN WEIGHING BUY 2lO
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

ARRIvAL.-We had the pleasure few days ago of taking by the hand our friend R. H. Ded- man, of Princeton, Dallas county. He is a gentleman of many fine traits of character and deservedly ranks high as lawyer in the second judicial circuit. We wish him the greatest sue cess in his profession.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

Gr In our summary of schools in this State we omitted one of the best and most impor- tantin this city--the Little Rock High School" Jas w. Mathews, A. RI, principal, assisted by Richard W. Davis, A. M The school is taught on the Masonic College ground. The teachers are both highly accomplished for their busi- ness, and both Kentuckians. We believe this school has the entire confidence of its pa- irons.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06
NEW YORK, Sept. 24-12 Nj,
Io Nr. De Sauty, Trinity Bay:

The dispatches from you and Mr. Mackay are contradictory. Now, peaSe give explicit answers to the following inquriej
 l. Are you now, or have you been within the last three days, receiving distinct signals from Valencia?
 2. Can you send message, long or short, to the directors in London?
 8 If you answer the above, please to tell me if the electrical manifestations have varied es- sentially since the first ot September.
 Signed, CYRUS w. FIELD.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06
MR. EuIrop- Sir: notice in the last nun

MR. EUIToE-Str: l notice in the last num- Der of your paper brief sketch of several oI the institutions in the State.
 Feeling a deep interest in the educational advancement of the State, permit me to pen you few items. h the list of those mention ed, was that of Wallace Institute Having recently visited Van Buren, was greatly grat- fled 10 learn through some of its prominent citizenS that, that institution is bidding fair soon to rival both in point of numbers and im- portance of any in the State. Its friends and pttrons have Imbibed new zeal within the past year, and are endeavoring to place it be- youd the possibility of retrograIing. It has an endowment of SlO,0O0 which we understand will probably be raised to $30,O0O during the next year. It Is under the supervision and guardianship of the Arkansas and Indian Mis- son Conferences, together with an able and competent board of trustees, all of whom are well qualified to guard its interest and promote its advancement. Rev. P. A. Moses, President Is an A. M., of Randolph, Macon College, Va. His gentlemanly department moral and iutel-
 
 lectual qualifications, h.s zeal and energy, to- gether with that of his worthy brother we thnk, render success certain. 4 course of study embracing four years in the college proper and two in the preparatory department has been selected, as find by reference to a catalogue handed me by friend. The building is very commodious and cag accommodate 125 to l5O students. The present session opened under favorable auspices, students from different points have already arrived. The people of Van Bu- Ten have made ample provisiors for educational purposes. Within the last six or seven years they have expended twenty odd thousand dol lars for that purpose.
 Our State would soon present a different as. pect, if we had suhiciency of literary insti- tutionS of sufficiently high grade to impart a thorough education. We would not then be compelled to send our sons and daughters to other States 10 receive a polished education- And not only would this be the case, but our schools through the country would always be well supplied with competent teachers Hop ing that you may succeed in stirring up the pure minds of the people of our State upon the important subject of education, 1 will con- clude. 5. P. w.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06
Our Book Table.

MT. John E. Reardon, of this city, has placed upon our table new novel, in two volumes, written by Mrs. Emma D. N. Southworth, en- titled "The Discarded Daughter" It is well written, exciting tale, and like the other works of the authoress, is quite popu!ar.- Mrs. Southworth is a southern lady, Virgi- niau, we believe, and stands among the first of the lady writers of the country.
 Novels will be read, and while the passion exists for works of fiction it is important that such works should be selected as are unex- ceptionable in regard to their style and morality. The works of Mrs. Southworth are all that may be required in this respect, while they are forcibly written and fascinating by their skill ful grouping and detail of events The whole series of the authoress may be found at Rear don's
 Mr Reardon has also handed us small volume entitled 1.-The Arts of Beauty or se- crets of Lady's Toilet" by Lola Montez. This work Is written in lively, gossipping style, without any of that coarseness or flo- ridity one would expect from the authoress- It contains gaeat many recipes for cosmetics, rashes, etc. This book is worth studying by those who desire to become or remain hand. some
 Dick ard Fitzgerald, \. Y, publishers
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06
We shall then have full official information and shall comment upon the facts presented.

CAPT. DEcIUs McCREERY.--We had the pleasure ofa visit last week from this gentleman We were glad to see him looking 50 well after his arduous canvass, in which he was so triumph antly elected. It is with pleasure we hail democrat from the senatorial district of Jackson and White who we feel assured, will have the interest of the whole State at heart. Capt. McCreery is gentleman of liberal views and will do honor to our State Senate.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

0lF Friend Dotter has fine stock of watches and jewelry, fresh from New York, and will sell on good terms.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

GrA. ". Wilson, of Jefferson county, is no agent for the True Democrat, and we hope our subscribers will not pay him their subscrip- tions.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06
Dick ard Fitzgerald, \. Y, publishers.

0E- It is seldom that we have received a romPin ent of which we felt prouder than this from the Sage of Monticello, edited by Profes- sor Scott.
 "The True Democrat is collecting and pub fishing great many and interesting and useful facts concerning Arkan~as-its history, charac- ter, resources ald future greatness. These are things concerning which every citizen of the S.ate should be we'll informed. Every head of family ii Arkansas ought to take and read that paper"
 We shall have something to say concerning the swamp lands, banks, etc., but cannot now proceed with those articles for the want of ac- curate information. The State officers are all busy preparing their reports to the Governor, who in his message to the Legislature, will lay these facts and figures before the people and their representatives.
 We shall then have full official information and shall comment upon the facts presented
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

0T MT. Jas. H. Henry has some of the best imported cigars that We have smoked for long time.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

6T Oliver Wolcott, of West Avon, Conn.,, has lately sold his wife to Solomon D. Case, of Simsbury, Conn.,, for one dollar.
 If that had occurred in Arkansas!
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

sag- DANIEL GRIGGS, of Van Buren county, is a candidate for Door keeper of the House of Re plesentayes at the ensuing session of the legislature
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

oG- The deaths from yellow fever, in New Orleans are four hundred and seventy week.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

0r William c. Norton, of Relfs Bluffs, Drew county, is no agent for the True Demo crat
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

szyS. NJ. SCOTT is a candidate for reelection to the office of PRINCIPAL CLERK of the House of ke- presentatyes the session of the General As sembly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06
For the True Democl' OUR OLD DEAR HOME.
To S-, FROM J-,

HS-n Oh come, come with me, To our old dear home l we'll know the path Though We far from it roam Kind friends slumber there We have long had to mourn; They test in their graves Near that old dear home. Long, long years have pass'd And our youth has flown, Since by its bright hearth We slept, " weary grown," And our hearts, then gay, Alas we must own, Have saddened for friends Near that old dear home. The old smiling sky That smiled not alone, Will welcome our steps To that old dear home, And bright scenes of youth, Which once 'round Us shono, Will rise in our hearts, Near that old dear home. The fragrance of buds, By smooth zephyr's blown, Will perfume our path To that old dear home, And the old field-lark, l kuow will be prone To greet us with songs Near that old dear home. The dear spot l love; l love it, l own, In mem'ry of those Buried near that home Then come, come with me, No longer we'll roam So far from the path 
 To that dear old home. 'ctober 4th, 1858.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06
NEW YoRK, Sept. A.

To 0. S. De Sauty, Trinity Bay: Great dissatisfaction exists in this country with the reserve maintained at Trinity Bay in contrast with the frank communications from Valencia to the British public giving us daily information of the state of the telegraph under your charge.
 Sigued] PETER COOPER,
 CYRUS w. FIELD,
 WM G. HUNT,
 E. M ARCHIBALD,
 WATTS SHERMAN. The above was taken to the offices of the other honorary directors in New York, but they could not be seen; hence the absence of their signatures.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06
TRINITY BAY. Sept. 2
1o Cyras W. F.e1a. esq:

1o Cyras Y. FteH. esq.,:
 h reply to your inquiries of today, I reply that have received nothing ineligible from Faleuta since the 18th of September, except feeling few signals yesterday l cannot, there, fore, send anything to Vslelta There has been very httie variation in the electcal mani testatlOns. Sigued, DE SAUTY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06
To the Members Elect of the House of
 Representatives of the State Of Ark.

GESLLIMEN-I announce myself candidate for the office of Assistant Clerk of the House of Repre- sentatives at the ensuing session of the General As fembly. Having resided from boyhoodin in Arkansas and having extensive acquaintance in the coun- ties or Franklin, Carroll and Madison beg leave to refer those members whom have not the pleasure of knowing personally, to the Representatives and citizens generally of those counties for information as 10 my character and qualifications for the office seek. Respectfully A. L. BERRY.
 Osark, Itankltn o., Irk., Sept. l, 1858.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

0GF The far famed artist of St. Louis, J. H . Fitzgibbon, advertses to be in our city in short time.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06
For Secretary of the Senate,

gag- VIM. A. ERWIN. of Phillips county, is q candidate for Secretary of the Senate of Arkansas, and respectfully socitS the support of Senators for that position. He is authorized to refer to
 lion. F. F. Redmond, Senator from Phillips and Monroe.
 Hon. T. B. Craighead, Senator from Mississippi and CTittenden.
 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. Flournoy, Hon. W. K Sebastian
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

Grr Steamboat for sale See card of Hotze 6 Go.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

At tba ras;aenc., of her hro,her in PalsS county. on the 25th of Sept, 1858, of conss'y, y,. SARAH MARIA, the daughter ot the ias sa IS thsniel aud Ruth R. Lewis, age l9 years ap' days
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

CALIFORNIA ELECTIoN.-The administration or anti Frederick democrats, have carried the State by from six to eight thousand majority They have large majority in the legislature
 The city of San Francisco has gone for the hlacL rn,1, ,hlicars
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

sAS We authorized to announce A. II. RUTH EkFORD, Esq., as a candidate for the office of Clerk of the House of Representatives at the ensuing ses sion of the General sseuFblv of this State
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06
The Submarine Telegraph.

The furore concerning the cable has con- pleteIy died out at the north and those so ell- thusiastc of late. now proclaim it failure be- cause TO messages have traversed it recently. The fact ofits being there is sufficient. Wheth- CT the present instruments will answer to drive messages though it is another question. Should they fail, others of more power will be con- structed. The moral thermometer of the north- ern people is either at the boiling point or at zero. The following is the latest information concerning the cable:
 Latest from the Cable
 MeD Fork, Sept. 24.
 To THE ASSOCIATED DPREss-Accompanyln this I beg to hand you copies of recent commit ncatons from the honorary directors of the Atlantic telegraph company and myself to MT. DeSautv the chief electrician at Trinity Bay office. Mir. DeSauty's answer will be furnished for publication without any unnecessary delay. 1 deem 1t proper to state, as the result ot my ln- Quries concerning the dispatch of Thursday, from Trinity Bay, announcing the resumption of perfect signals drought the cable from Va lentia that the announcement was made through a dispatch from the superintendent oi the land lines in Newfoundland, to the agent of the asso- cated press, and was unquestionably reported in good faith but as the information has not been confirmed yet by Mir. DeSauty. who alone has full knowledge of all the facts, l regard the statement as possibly premature. It is con iectured that the shore end of the cable at Va- lentia must be taken up for distance of sev- eral miles, By reason of bad weather or other unavoidable difficulties it may occupy three or four weeks. The depth of water, within POO miles of the Irish coast, is about 150 to 400 fathoms, and it is not doubted that even 25O miles of the cable could be raised if deemed necessary. Respectfully, etc,
 CYRUS w. FIELD.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06
The Memphis and Little Rock Railroad
 and the Swamp Lands.

Some weeks ago we announced the fact that the Cairo and Fulton railroad company had abandoned all contest for the lands purchased from the State as swamp and overaowed lands This week we have the pleasure of announc- ing the same action on the part of the Mem phis aud Little Rock railroad company. The proclamation of the Governor accompanied with the letter of Mr John Robertson, presi- dent of the Memphis and Little Rock company making the fact known, will be found in our advertising columns of this mornings issue- This act by these two companies place them upon very high grounds. It is maganimous conduct, and will make them both troops Of friends
 President Robertson, we understand, was iu cur city last week. During his short stay he made a very favorable impression upon our citizeus and gave them encouragement to hope that the day s not distant when we shall have railroad communication with Memphis. IL his note to the Governor, he tells him that the road is progressing well and without doubt will be completed to the St. Francis river by the first of December next--a distance of forty miles. The cars, We learn, are already running upon the twenty-seyen miles that have been completed.
 This is good nsws. The company that have hold of this enterprise are working men, la boring with zeal for its accomplishment We feel assured of their ultimate success.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

@ We copy and cheerfully publish a. following letter from the State Rights Demo. crat.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

HGshington, -4rf., Aug. z5, 1858.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

THE COMET AGAIS-By the omission of a line, the printers made us say, in former arti- cle, that the comet was six millions miles dis tant We see it stated in ore place that it is distance 90,Oc0, coo miles and another 10000 GOO miles. Which is right?
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-10-06

WITHDRAwAL.-Mr James P Owen, of Madison county, authorizes us to withdraw his name as a candidate for clerk of the House of Representatives.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-02-19

Has been before the public more than. 20 year
and is deservedly popular.
Extract of q Letter from MesSerS. Dereg 4 10 !,
dated Hanorer, NJ H., January %, 1865.
The Medicine &c. Oil) is all sold but four bot
ties, and gives great satisfaction. We frequent
ly have calls for it by persons upon recommends
ton of our best Physicians, and there Is no miss
take but what it Is efficient.
From E. II. Parker, BHcksport, Ne, December
IS, 1856.
l have sold a large number of bottles of yonr
Gargling Oil to be used in the cure OF Rheuma E
tsm, and have not known it to fail in any one
case. There is great call, and sales increase
Extract Of a Letter from p d. richardson, dated
HartIand, ", Sept 16, 1856.
| would like another invoice of your Gargling
Oil. So far as | am able to learn, it has the re
putation of first rate Liniment
From Mr. NJ f. Smith, WilHamstoacn, Mass.
The Garging Oil gives great satisfaction here
From W. s. Tyler, Noarrich, Conn, Ncr. 90. 1856.
The Gargling Oil has given very general sat
isfaction in this place.
Caution to Purchasers of Gargling Oil.
The only genuine has &c. W. Merchant, Lock-
port N Y.' blown in each bottle, and also has
his signature over the cork.
U-Pamphlets gratuitously furnished by agents
with Testimonials its utility.
! All orders addressed to the pronrietors, NJ. B
| TUCKER, & Co, Lockport, n. Y.
| D-For sale by Druggists and Merchants gen
orally, through the United States and British Pos
sessions, and other Countries. And by r. W
| Nye, Irasburgh; and by an agent in every town
| in the State and vicinity. Wholesale in Boston
/ by Weeks & Patten, and Burr, Foster & Co., al
also at all large commercial towns. 40