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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19
Tho Mormon Del0gate,

The Washington correspondent of the New York Courier and Enquirer has been trying hls hand at the picture of the Mormon delegate, Dr. Bernhisel, whom he confesses to be one of the most quiet and pleasant gentlemen in the House:
 "He is a native of Pennsylvania. He look cd hagoard and worn after his long journey over the plains on his first arrival but has since recruited. Although he has been in the House six years, I recollect hearing him speak but once and that was to protest against any dls- cussion of the social and domestic institutions of Utah. His forte is taciturnity. In private conversation he is fluent aud agreeable. He IS an industrious man of business, and attends faithfully to the interests of his constituents.
 He is rather short of stature His head Is nearly bald, but iron-gray locks project diagon- ally from the skull near the ears upward and forward. resembling the horns with which the old masters used to embelish their portraits of Satan. who was aud is noted as a long headed politician"
 The same correspondent says the number oi wives that grace the members domestic estab lishment when at home is thirteen. They arc now under the protection of Brigham Young It is part of the Mormon system that, wher cal service, his wives pass under the protection of the Pontif. The writer thinks public opin. ion at Washington would perhaps have tolera- ted the presence, In an unobtrusive way, of the senior Mrs. Bernhsel, but as to the others he expresses no opinion.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19

or A writer in ihe National Intelligeuoi suggests, as a protection against the Paul P! curiosity which prompts some people to opel the elisealing envelops now in use, and red what is intended for other eyes than their owI that letter writers use the stamp as a seal. Th. would be ei1ectual, if the postmasters woa. stamp their mail mark over it, which doubtles they would do; and, besides this security th dehcacy of the postage stamp iSeif would pre- vent any attempt to remove if, without the cer taintY of defacement and detection.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19

JUDGE w. w. FLoYD.-This gentleman, a distinguished member of the State Senate, was in our city last week on his way from the east, to his home in Johnson county. Judge Floyd was an active member in the last session of our General Assembly, and bore conspicuous part in all its proceedings. At that session many excellent laws were enacted, and for the result of the labors then performed by the Judge and his brother members, the need of praise has already been awarded" we'll done, thou good and faithful servants"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19
; From Kansas and NebrasLa.

S. Louis, Jan. 11.-Resolutions were intro. duced into the Nebraska Legislature deprecat- ing the failure to submit the Lecompton consti- ton to vote of the people, and expressing their fear of such precedent in their domestic in stltutons. Both Houses endorsed Ferguson against Chapman for Congress
 Gentlemtn from Kansas say that there is very llttle doubt that the free state ticket is elected by large majority. There had been no dis turbance so far.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19

OCT Commodore Hiram Pauding, who hs; been somewhat notorious during the last few days for his arrest of General Walker Is the son of John Paulding, the Peekskill farmer, who was one of the three captors of Major Andre = Hiram was born in Winchester county, N r. and in early life entered the navy, where b: has gradually worked his way up through the grades of midshipman, lieutenant, commands and captain.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19

THE NEW TREASURY. NOTE PLATES. The Washington Union says the new treasury notes will be printed on entirely new plates. At one time the department contemplated the use of the old ones in which event the notes could have been issued little sooner; but in view of the increased protection against counterfeting by recent Improvements, it was deemed advisa- ble to delay the issue for few days that the fullest advantage might be taken of them.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19

WIVES FOR BRITISH CoLoNIsTs.-The Bri- tish government is shipping Irish girls to the Cape of Good Hope, as means of preventing its own colonists from relapsing into barbarism. A party of three hundred and fifty has already sailed, and another company of two hundred and fifty is soon to be forwarded. all described as healthy and good looking. They go with the understanding that matrimony is to reward their axDatriation r.4
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19

HON. ALBERT RUsT.-This distinguished gen. tleman paid our city visit last week. We were glad to meet with him looking so well and in his usual flow of fine spirits
 Col. Rust, in his brief career in the National House of Representatives, won deservedly high reputation as man of ability, courage and Foresight. No member of that body, in so short aperiod of time, ever reached so proud position as that attained by him. In both his personal department and public capacity be reflected honor upon the district and State he represented
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19
From Washington.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The Union. in repu. datlng the means employed by Walker, adyo- cates the Americanization of Central America by the government, and thinks that if, contrary to our national policy, we determine to extend our institutions southward by force, that it should be bv honorable warfare, no political forays should be resorted to-.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19
nrA desnatch to the Government frorn 1,

r A despatch to the government from the south coast of Africa, dated October l9, 1857, says -"The slave trale is assuming new as pect. The French government has gone bold iy into It, and the British squadron are ordered not to verify the colors of French vessel, whether legal trader or not. American ships, on the contrary, are searched, seized and con fscated, in manner violative of our doctrine of the right of search" The subject has been laid before the cabinet. sies
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19

GT By request, we announce the name of Earl c. Bronaugh, as candidate for the office of Attorney General. Mr. Bronaugh is law yer in Brownsville, Prairie county. He is a democrat, and is attentive and devoted to the duties of his profession
 As there will doubtless be several democratic spirants to this office we would suggest to the democrats of the circuit the propriety of hold ing convention to select candidate. If the democratic party of Arkansas desire to succeed, and if they believe in the correctness and sound. ness of their principles, they must so desire, they should adhere, in all elections to the time- honored policy of holding conventions It is the only mode by which they can come to- gether and consult and act for the common veal of the party. It is the only mode by which they can secure concert of action and prevent ruinous and fatal divisions
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19
nr Matthew Grjswold of Old Tvme

0J- Matthew Griswold, of Old Lyme, Goa. saw man named William Austin, in the Sound on the bottom of boat, ir perllous condition few days since and rescued him from drown. ing; took him to his house. warmed and fed hlm-took him to the cars, and gave him three dollars to reach Norfolk, where he said h' lived. The next Saturday night Austin en' tered the house of his benefactor and stolt about $500 worth of property, but was caugh at the Essex ferry, with the property upon him and has been bound over to trial. The New Haven Register moves that the fellow be put back in the Sound and anchored"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19
The Mission to the seminoles of Florida.

The following from the New Orleans Courier announces the arrival in that city of Mai. Elias Rector, superintendent and Col. s. NJ. Ruther- ford, agent, with the delegations of Creek and Seminole Indians on their way to Florida.
 We have every reason to believe this mis- sion will prove successful. Maj Rector and Col. Rutherford possess both tact and experience in the management of the Indians and if Billy Bowlegs can be induced to leave Florida they will compass it:
 ARRIVAL OF THE ARKANsAs.-The Arkan- sas, Capt. Haines, from Fort Smith, arrived yesterday, having on board more than fifty Seminole and Creek Indians, under the charge of Major E. Rector. They are deputation appointed to visit Florida with the object of inducing Billy Bowlegs to emigrate, and thus bring to close the Florida war. We fear Billy will not prove a BiHy-dour to them.
 Capt Rutherford, who is also in charge of the Indians, informs us that it is their intention to land at Tampa, and proceed at once towards the swamps in search of him.
 Among those arrived are the two celebrated principal Chiefs of both nations, John Jumper of the Seminoles and Tucabatche- Micco of the Creeks"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19
CAMPBELL & STRONG
General WaIker. e,c etc.

Richmond, Ea-, Tan. 11.-Ten. Walker is here in quest of Roger Pryor.
 Resolutions have been introduced into the Legislature. and printed, requesting the Con- gressmen to endeavor to procure the admission Of Kansas under the Lecompton constitution.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19

T Messrs DEDMAN & CAMERON, at Prince ton, Dallas county, have formed co-partner- ship in the practice of the law. They are gen tlemen of ability, and attentive to their bus- ness. We hope they will receive liberal share of patronage.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19
Nelc Orle11s Jan 2 1S5o

-foe0 OItetFftof . IO0S. Messrs. JOHNSON & YERKEs-
 Dear Sirs: The steamer Pelican has just arrived here from Little Rock and we learn that 1t is reported "up Arkansas river" that we have suspended payment
 his report is untrue and 'oithom foundation, Tor We have met our acceptances thus far, as fast as they fell due, and will continue to do so
 Respectfully,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19

AMBITIoN-Ambiton is frequently the only refuge which life has left to the denied or mortified affections. We chide at the graspng eye, the daring wing, the soul that seems to thirst for sovereignty, and know not that the flight of this ambitious bird has been from bosom, or home, that is filled with ashes.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19

ENERGY PLAcE-Who wishes to rent a farm? By reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that Maj. Hut offers a most de- sirable place upon the most favorable terms.- The soil is alluvial and very productive.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19

or The sacred rights of mankind are not to be rummaged for among old parchments or musty records; they written as with sun- beam in the whole volume of human nature, by the hand of the Divinity itself, and can never be erased or obscured by mortal power.-Hana- If-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19

eT"Do yorknow the prisoner, Mir. Jones?'' Y es, to the bone." "W hat is his character?'' Didn't know he had any" "Does he live near you?'' "So near that he has only spent five shillings for fire wood in eight years.'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19

0T Our acknowledgements are due to the Rev. w. c. SToUT for package of late papers. We are also under obligations to MT. JAS. H. RowLETT for similar favor
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19

0TAn old lady of our acquaintance be- lieves every calamity, that happens to herself, trial, aud every one that happens to her friends a iudgment
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19
.Tur Erpor Coucppss,oN.r D,sr,ror T.

THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DIsTRIcT.-In another column will be found an interesting correspondence between Messrs. Robinson & Wilson, and Col. Hindman, in which the latter gentleman avows himself candidate for the nomination for Congress, from the northern dis trict.
 Col. Hindman was an aspirant for the same position two years ago, and upon difficulty in making nomination arising in the convention rather than divide and distract the party, he generously withdrew in favor of his competitor Col. Hindman possesses marked abilities and is a thorough going democrat
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19
VIM. H. DUNDAS.

0T negro boy was attacked few days ago, near Tuskegee, Ala, by a large wild cat. which, after severe struggle, he succeeded in chokingto death.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19

ET Somebody says that wife should be like roasted lamb, tender and nicely dressed.
 Somebody else wickedly adds, and without sauce." H4Aod A ttlA4
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19

LIGHT BAGGAGE.--A Washington corres- pondent says:
 :" Mr Banks will leave on Saturday, learn, for Waltham, carrying with him the respect of his compeers" 7 dlh35k
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19

0T- Attention is requested to the advertise ment of Mir. Edward Sauter, who has opened an English and Classical School, for Young Men," Mir. Sauter has been teaching in Little Rock for some time, and is fully qualified for the responsible task he has assumed.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19
Aldermen.

The eighth alderman was nol chosen, in con- sequence of tie between Jas. A. Henry and Joseph Stillwell, until last Saturday, the I6th inst, when JAS. B. JOHNSON was elected.
 HENRY GRIFFTTHs was elected City Consta- ble-LUcIUs FINLEY and J. w. WooDARp. City Justices.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19

IRE EARTHQUAKE IN MAINE.-A correspond ent of the New York Tribune. writing from haiioweii, says the late earthquake in that re- zion seemed like the concussion caused by the discharge of heavy cannon beneath build ing: s.t
 The frst crash was followed by rumbling noise, which continued for half minute. The shock was so severe that bricks were thrown from chimneys, clocks and other things shake from mantle-pieces, and doors opened. The sky at the time was clear and the day mild The oldest inhabitant has never felt so severe A shock .- =
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19

0.T See notice of Jno. T. Trigg to pay up.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-19

CITY ELEcTIoN.-Our city election, on the first Monday in this month, resulted as follows: VIM. E. ASHLEY, Mayor.
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-10-07

INDEsTRUcT1B1LITY OF MATTER.-We
can alter the combinations and form ofmatter,
but We cannot in no way destroy it; and
though we may avail ourselves of its proper
ties, in order to obtain an enormous force to
do our bidding, and so make ourselves inde-
pendent of wind and tide, and even anticipate
the flight time, We can create no new prop.
erty. "One of the most obvious cases, says
Sir j. Herschell, "of apparent destruction
is, when anythingi is ground to dust and scat
tered to the winds. But it is one thing to
grind fabric to powder, and another to an
initiate its materials, scattered as they may
be, they must fall somewhere, and continue, if
only as ingredients of the soil, to perform
their humble but useful part in the ECONOMY
of nature. The destruction producedby fire
is more striking. In many cases, as in the
burning Of piece Of charcoal or taper,
there is no smoke-nothing visibly dissipated
and carried away; the burning body wastes
and disappears, while nothing seems tobepro-
duced but warmth and light, which We are
not in the habit of considering as substances;
end when all has disappeared, except, perhaps
some trihing ashes, We naturally enough sup
pose it is gone, lost, destroyed. But when
the question is examined more exactly, we
detect, in the invisible stream Of heated air
which ascends from the glowing coal or
flaming wax, the whole pondersble matter,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-10-07
PORTRAIT OF A. FANATIC.

A fanatic is necessarily narrow man.
He is possessed of this one idea, and he sees
nothing else. This he pushes to the last re.
sort. His mind feeds upon abstraction, to
which he endeavors to mould his nature and
the constitution of things abouthim. They are
diverging from his purpose, and formed and
regulated with reference to other considera-
tions than his idea. They are unyielding,
Therefore; and his labor upon them is use.
less or mischievous, according to his power:
and the fanatic becomes either crazy in the
tumult of his feelings or emotions, as fire.
quently happens; or as happens quite as
often, sinks into imbecility. The fanatic is
also bad man, in effect, not if in intention.
Fanaticism often, though notalways, assumes
the guise of benevolence. A good man is
really benevolent and charitable to the errors,
the vices, the sins of the human race; he
does not con6ne his sympathies to class or
a section. A fanatic is always uncharitable.
He is bitter against such as do not coincide
in his views or favor his cause. He takes into
no consideration the differences in the struc-
ture and capacity of the human mind, its
Indifferent education, habits, aptitudes, the
grand sum which makes up the varying char
acters and dispositions of men. He is not
content with holding his own opinions to
himself, but compasses earth and sea to make
one proselyte. He is an Incorporate total
abstinence man, an overbearing man, an over
bearing advocate for universal emancipation,
violent non-resistant, furious friend of
peace, malignant philauthropist.. Former
ly, he burnt heretics: and now, if he had
the power, he would find some Procrustean
means to reduce all opinions to the level Of
his own standard. As be cannot do this, be
rails out at other men, and devotes his ener-
gies to overthrow the institution of his coun.
try, and to undermine the religious faith Of
the people. He is brutal soldier, a bigoted
priest, an unjust judge, a dishonest politician
seditious citizen,-never to be trusted in
any capacity; for he, Of all others, deems
that the end justi6es the means. Such is
the fanatic; and he is only mischievous, and
that continually. Hestands in antagonism,
therefore, to the human warrior, the gospel
minister, the upright judge, the patriotic
statesman, the private man who generously
loves his country, and seeks its honor and its
welfare. 1t is upon moral grounds, in oppo-
sition to him, that some men are conservative
instead of radical, and work for the common
veal, notignorantly or wilfully forpublic mis-
chief The difference lies as deep as the
fundamental principles which eternally sepa.
rate good and evil. The fanatic has not "the
truth"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-10-07

While in the United States Senate, Judge
Smith purchased q sugar plantation on La.
fourche, La, and cotton plantation in Ala.
baHaa: Subsequently, he sold out the former
and bought plantations on Red River. The
Notification excitement drove him from
South Carolina, and he settled in the yicini.
ty Of Huntsville, Ala, and, afterwards, built
palatial dwelling.house in the town, and
lived there until his death on the 10th of
June, 1910 ; and Mrs. Smith died there about
Is months after
Judge Smith repeatedly represented this
(Madison) County in the Alabama Legisla-
ture, and was an able, influential, efficient
member. He was at one time looked upon
as prominent candidate to represent this
District in Congress, and, if he had run, he
would probably have been elected, but a
strong disposition being manifested to ask of
Congress an appropriation, for the improve
ment of the Muscle Shoals, which was in.
consistent with his ideas of strict construc.
ton, and anti-internsl improvement by the
General Government, he declined the can.
vass. Judge Smith never would tell his
age. His family think that be was born in
1853, which would make him about IS at
his death. He was very active, energetic,
vigorous, with great powers of enduranc to
the last, often tiring down young men of half
or third of bis age in riding on horseback
during hispolitical lcanvasses, or when travel
ing. Nor was there any apparent deteriora-
tion of memory or intellect, but all was un-
clouded, clear, strong and vigorous. This
wonderful retention of his mental and physi-.
cal powers, was, doubtless, due to the great
sobriety and regularity of his life.
We understand that Mr.. Meredith COL
houn hasin his possession many valuable and
interesting papers Of Judge Smiths, which
we hope be will see fit to give to the public.
He would be the proper person for Judge
O'Neall to apply to for aidin perfecting their
proposed biographical sketch.
HuntsriNe (Ala.) Democrat
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-10-07
M(is{&Aa!nons &&aai11g.
JUDGE WILLIAM SMITH.

We publish to-day biographical sketch
Of this distinguished gentleman, which, We
think will prove interesting to many of oul
readers, particularly his old neighbors and
constituents of this county. There are, how.
ever, sundry errors of fact, which require
correction, and we now propose to correct
them, after consulting his grand. d.daughter,
Mrs. Colhoun, who is at this time, occupy.
ing the house in our town in which Judge
Smith last resided and died. She informs
US that her grandfather always spoke Of
himself as a South Carolinian, and he was
always (since her recollection) regarded by
his family as native of that State, but she
is not certain as to his birthplace. She has
vague impression that, by re-adjustment
of the boundary lines between North and
South Carolina, his birth place, formerly in
hejurisdiction ofSouth Carolina, was thrown
into North Carolina.
Judge Smiths father was, at one time, a
man of considerable property, but his for.
tune was greatly impaired by the deprecia-
tion of the continental money. He, howev.
er, was able to give his sons as good classical
educations as the academies of those days
afforded.
Judge Smith was good Latin and Greek
scholar. Gen. Jackson and William H. Craw.
ford, both, were his schoolmates, and he was
a devoted friend of both of them to the end
of his days.t His father started him in the
world with only one negro. Priam, wellkn
here as foreman, and now living on the
farm, adjacent to the town of Huntsville,
which Judge Smith left to Mrs. Colhoun.
There must be some mistake (Mrs. G.
thinks about Judge Smiths youthful in.
temperance and spending his nights 'in
riotous living" At one time be used tobac.
co immoderately, but was not addicted to the
use of ardent spiritsi indeed, he refused
everything of the kind, and was miracle
of abstinence and sobriety. For, perhaps,
the last forty years of his life, he would not
drink even tea or coffee, He would, some
times, take little spruce beer, of his own
make, or sweet cider, or milk and cider mix
ed, but nothing stronger. We have our
selves heard him decline coffee, tea and wine.
Col. Williams has, probably, confounded
Judge Smith with brother of his, who was
a lawyer also, and, unfortunately, intemper-
ate.
Judge Smith married at 10 years Of age,
his wife being only l.; ; and was admitted to
the Bar at 21, and was in the full tide Of
successful practice at 80, according to Mrs.
Colhoun's recollection from conversations
with her grandparents. 1t is true, that Mrs.
Smith aided him greately by writing for him.
They had only one child, a daughter, who
became the wife of John Taylor, (who at
one time, represented Pendleton District, S.
c., in Congress,) and had three daughters,
only one of whom lived. She was raised by
her grandparents, and married Mr.. Mere.
dith Colhoun. Such was Judge Smiths de-
votion to his daughter, that, after his death,
wherever he moved he carried her bones with
him, and they never found permanent rest
ing place until after his death, when they
were buried near bis remains.