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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07
From the Pine Bluff Independent, Nov. 30. Letter From Hon. R. w. Johnson.
 Pine Bluf, Nov. 2Sth, 1859.

WA. F. DOUGLASS,
 Editor of tue hadependem:
 DEAR SIR: During my absence at Little Rock, many letters have accumulated for me. They make it clear. that can not with propriety leave the State without a further public declaration of my intention. l declared in a public speech in this town, in July, 1858, that it was my fixed determination to retire from the public service, and that my name would not again be used tor reelection to the Senate or any other office. This fact was noticed at the time by the public press.
 The writers of these letters are my friends. They urge me to declare myself a candidate for reelection to the U. $. Senate, or for the Governorship, and they do so chiefly on account of Col. Hindman's s turbulent and distracting course. l can not, with all my devotion to the will, and my defierence to the opinions of my friends, give my consent to further use of my name for either office.
 Col. Hindman's attempted1 disruption of the unity and harmony of the democratic party is all selfish, and in less than twelve months will be of small moment He is reported to have assailed my political acts very bitterly, but without personal insult This do not object to, but he has in every other way sought to be offensive, and particularly by frequent and general denunciation of the family of Johnsons, and to add to his offensiveness, he pledged him self in his public speeches, to visit Little Rock, and to denounce them to their faces The 24th inst, was the day set apart fol this purpose, and was public to all travelled fifty miles to attend this appoint ment. and to afford him the opportunity He failed to attend and redeem his pledge His excuse was false in spirit, and paltry ii fact; and the whole affair, pronounce to be another of his ingenious devices to win fol himself name for courage and to fling on others an imputaton of cowardice.
 His conduct in the few years he has been here, is to my mind that of a bully, and an imposter in the ranks of honor.
 His position as member of Congress secures for him my notice.
 In again announcing to my fellow-citiz my wish to retire to private life, I beg tc express my deep sense of gratitude for the many high honors they have conferred up. on me, and for the unchanging confidence they have shown me for so many years.
 l am, very respectfully,
 R. w. JOHNSON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07

BARBEcUE.-These things were favorite weapons with the Hindmanites. They gave one to their leader in Benton county, whereat he made them speech. His can didate for clerk has since been badly beaten there. One more barbecue to him in Ben. ton county, and even his friends, the know nothings, would desert him. We say, with the editor of the Old Line Democrat "more barbecues,' provided they be to Hindman and he to make speeches at them As to our senators and the other represen- tative they do not need them. It is only q tottering wall that needs propping.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07
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LITTLE RocK AND MEMPHIS PAcKErs.- John Democritus Adams, Captain John, the laughing philosopher, the energetic, go ahead, neversay-die John, has established a permanent line of packets between Mem pis and this city. See his advertisement. Look at the list of fine boats and clever captains.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07
EXECUTION OF CAPT. JOHN BROWN
NO. UNUSUAL, EXCITEMENT

-'ct N-'N 'NFSC-AL i1-AtI
 BALTIMORE, December 2.--A telegraphic dispatch received by the Baltimore Sun, from its special correspondent at Charles town, Na., says: Capt. John Brown was hanged ata quarter after eleven. There was no unusual excitement.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07

EE Mir. Travers takes benefit on next Friday night. He has been pronounced by some of the lovers of the drama in our city inc best actor in the Little Rock theater.-- He "acts well his part" and is general favorite. We trust he will have thump- ia; benefit
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07

DOVER PosT OFFICE.-We understand the post master at Dover, in Pope county, does not always deliver the True Democrat to its subscribers, when they call for it, though it is in the office. We trust there must be some mistake about it.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07

ES- Any one 6orrowing wood from this office will be very cautious, as the devil has determined to load a sticks "now and then"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07
To Clerks and SheriHs

We are now prepared to furnish very superior article of assessment or tax paper, on extra fine paper, plainly ruled and the name of the county printed on each sheet.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07
Warren, Bradiey County, Ark, ]
 Nov. 24th. 1859. {

Nov. 24th, 1859. EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT
 Dear Sir: In the True Democrat of the 16th inst, was much pleased with com munication over the signature of ".Saline Rioer," giving synopsis of the action of the Senate upon the following resolution
 ReSolred, That the committee on the judiciary be required to examine the ques- tion of the pay that each member shall be entitled to receive under the law, during the present General Assembly, and make report thereon at their earliest conven- ience."
 < .Saline Riyer" then proceeds to give the report of the majority of the commit tee" Col. Craighead and Judge Gould dissenting;" from the language it might be inferred that these two honorable Senators wholly dissented from the opinions express ed in the report; whereas 1t is evident from the Senate Journal p. 445, that they dissent- ed but in part, and upon the reading of the majority report Quoted by Saline River:)
 Mir. Gould, from the anne committee, made the following minority report:
 Mr. PREsIDENT-The undersigned, mi nority of the judicial committee, beg leave to report that they dissent from so much of the report of the majority of said commit tee-upon the resolution instructing them , to enquire what is the amount of pay the members of the Senate, as members of this General Assembly, shall be entitled to re- ceive for their services as said members as expresses the opinion that members are entitled to their per diem, during the period of adjournment. G
 The minority of the committee are clear ly of the opinion that the members of this Senate are entitled to their mileage home when adjourned by the Governor, and to their mileage when they returned in obedi- ence to the proclamation of the Governor. This mileage is exclusive of the mileage due them at the commencement and final ad- journment of the General Assembly.
 In all other points the minority agree in the conusions of the report of the majority of the committee. 9
 J. GOULD,
 a n THOS. B. CRAIGHEAD., Which report was also read.
 Mir. Floyd moved the adoption of the majority report, on which mossea Mr, Craighead demanded the yeas and nays. and the demand being sustained, the roll was called.
 YEAs-Messrs. Carrig1n, Clark, Davies, Douglas, Floyd, Gaine Jones, Marshall. McColloch, MeclSlin, Pennington, Rosson,s Stirman, Watkins and Williams-15. s
 NAYs-Messrs Craighead, Gould. Me Creery, Redmond, Trimble and MT. Presi- dent-6. n
 So the majority report was adopted, and the report of the minority thereby re- jccted."
 The adoption of the majority report by
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07

Ey- Quills are things that sometlmI taken from the pinions of one gol spread the opinions of another.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07

HAMPTON. CALHOUN Co.,, AnK., Nov. ', '59. MrssRs. JoHNsoN & YERsss-
 Sws: Please announce my na me as q candidate tor the office of Prosecuting Att orn ey for the second Judcaf district in the State of rksnsas and obpe yours, JAMES F. RITCHIE.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07

The cotton crop of Texas is estimated at 200, 900 bales. What is the crop of Ar kansas, Mir. Independent?
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07

At fair in $. C., last month two native Africans took the premium of silver goblet.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07
1 am, very respectfully,
R. w. JOHNSON.

N. w. JU1NSUN. P. S.-Mv private affairs will detain me perhaps until the Sth of December, at home, after which 1 shall hasten on to Washing ton
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07
MONTICELLO, AI.K., Oct. IT, 1859.

MONTICELLO, AIk., Oct. IT, ls59 MEssns. JOHNSON & Y'Eax Rs-- GratLmen " ou will please announce me as a candidate for the office of Sts tes' Attorney in the second judicial district at the next general election
 Very respectfully,
 w. F. SIEMONS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07

IF We are authorized to announce DAVID w. CARROLL, of Jefferson ceun ty, as candidate for Prosecuting Attorney for tie 2d judicial circuit. which is composed of the counties of-Hot Spring. Dallas, Calhoun, Bradley, 'hshley, Drew, Chicot, Desha, Arkansas and Jefferson. Election lst Mon day in August next.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07

ss~ We are authorized to announce Hon. R. M GAINES, as a candidate for re-elec ton to tbe State Senate from the counties of As hlev. Chico, and Drew, subject to democratic dis trict conven tion
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07

We are authorized to announce E. C.. SHlLCUTT as candidate for 'Gay Constable at the ensuipo election
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07
DEAR MAJoR:-

give thee all have no more Though poor the offering be; I'll send the rest, when 1 collect The money due to me.
 Yours truly,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07

EB We authorized to nnounce A. T. SMITH as a candidate for re-dec' jon to the office of City Recorder.
 Fok CIrY CossrABLE-LWe srt, authorized to announce HENRY GRIFFFTHS as a cand;dat1 for reelection to the office of City Constable.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07

k"aHce'e anu OTu LIHe DeiHocFit p ease copy.
 fS- We are authorized to -anno unce Wm. A. COUNTS. candidate for the office of City Re- Aordor
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-28
Later from Salt Lake.

We learn from the Union that the Salt
Lake Mail arrived at Carson Valley on Sun.
day, with five through passengers.
Horace Greeley and Major Chorpenning
were at last accounts in the vicinity of Fort
Bridger on their way to Salt Lake and Cali
fornia
Two thousand Pixies Peak emigrants are
also on their way to California. They are in
a destitute condition.
There was considerable excitement at Salt
Lake on the l4th, occasioned by Capt. An
derson's company of Dragons camping four
miles outside of the city, on what is represen-
ted as a barren field. Captain Anderson
was requested by Mormon to remove his
camp, as it was pitched on the wheat fields.
The Captain refused and put the Mormon,
who had become insolent, under guard. This
occasioned great excitement in the city. All
Mormondom was in a tremor, and the Cen
tiles prepared to assist Captain Anderson
Things continued in this way until Judge
Sinclair, IL 2on an affidavit beng filed, issued
a writ of habeas corpus for the prisoner,
placed it in the hands of Marshal Dobson,
who repaired to camp, and into whose hands
the prisoner was promptly delivered by Capt
Anderson.
The last move of the Mormons was to sue
out an attachment and cGpids for Captain
Anderson. The attempt failed before both
Judges.
Large numbers of apostate Mormons have
left the city, going East.
Judge Eckles was expected to arrive on
the 10TH
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-28
Mountain Correspondence.
RAILROAD HILL, June 26. 1859

RAILROAD HILL, June 26, 1859.
EDIToR DEMOCRAT The Masonic Frater-
nifty of Camptonville celebrated the anniver.
sary of St Johns Day, on the oath. They
assembled at their hall at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
and marched to the pavilion erected by the
order 1t was one of the largest professions
ever witnessed in this vicinity. The brilliant
regalias of the R. A. Masons, and the gor-
geous jewels of the Knight Templars, made
it quite an imposing scene
After the order and citizens were seated;
Comp. A. B. Dibble, of Grass Valley was
introduced to the audience and delivered one
OF the most able and eloquent addresses that
we have ever listened to. l will not attempt
to give even a synopsis of it, but will merely
remark that it consisted Of what is masonry,
its duties, its ends and aims, its origin and
future prospects, with many allusions only
understood by the initiated Notwithstand-
ing the heat and crowded state of the pavi-
ion, the audience seemed to have forgotten
both, so enrapt were they in the speaker.
After the address of Mr.. Dibble, the fol.
lowing officers of Lafayette Chapter No "a,
R. A. NJ, were installed for the balance of
the masonic year: j. P. Brown, NJ. E. II. p;
W. II. Foye, E. X. II. s. Everett, E. S. A.
Moore, c. of H.; R. Munt, P. S; V. c. Ne.
Murray. R. A. c.; j. NJ Black, NJ. "; j..
Bradford, NJ. . v; W. Stevenson, M.1V.;
S. Alexander, Treasurer; W. E. Elwel Sec
retary; W. W. Thompson, Guard. The i'm
posing ceremony of installation was per-
formed by G. II. Dibble, G. L. and P. G. H.
P, in his usual able and happy manner
The brass band of San Juan was in attend
ance There was also singing by a choir of
ladies and gentlemen. In short, the ceremo-
nies of the day were everything that could
have been desired, and reflects much credit
upon the Masons of Camptonville.
We noticed in attendance, j. S. Singer
land, VIM Sharkey, c. S. Wood, F. c. Mich
OILS, John T. McCarty, candidates on the
Douglas Democratic ticket. If these gentle
men take as well among the people as they
did among the ladies, their election is GER
tain. Among the Lime Point cadets we no.
ticed Mr.. Hall, Mr.. Hugg, B. T. ORear and
A. G. Chapman.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-28
Another Indian Outrage.

REKA, June 9th.
Yesterday evening about o'clock, as the
son and daughter of Mr.. McEwan, aged res
peetively l3 and IL years, were returning
from Yreka to their home in Shasta Valley
they were set upon by two drunken Indians
at Shasta river Each having a revolver
they made insulting proposals to the girl and
attempted to take her from her horse, but
she refused to dsmount, and gave them a
bundle of clothes, then tried to escape, but
was again overtaken. They finally escaped
from the Indians and returned TO Yreka, the
Indians firing upon them twice, but without
doing any injury
Accordingly, this morning at 8 o'clock,
company of s men started in pursuit of the
Indians and arrested one of them, who was
on horseback. He was compelled to disclose
the hiding place of the other, who was found
hid in the bushes with a cooked rifle by his
side. On being fred upon by W. W. Coriell,
he fired Both Indians are now in Jail.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-28
TELEGRAPHTC.
TOWER THE STATE LINE. I

Accident to Frank TiIford---Rumored
Difficulty between ID. G. BrOderick and
ID. w. Pearley-Later from Oregon and
VictOria---Arrival from the Southern
Coast, &c.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 9th.
Frank Tilford, Esq, fell through a sky
light while going to his office last evening,
and was very seriously injured He was cut
badly by the glass.
1t is rumored that angry words passed be-
tween D. c. Broderick and D. W. Pearley at
the international Hotel this morning, and re
suited in challenge being sent by the lat
ter to Mr.. Broderiek
Arrived ship Flying Mist 1913 days from
New York, to W. T. Coleman & Co.
The steamer Pacific arrived last night from
Victoria and Oregon. The rivers in Wash.
ington and Oregon had fallen considerably.
n further damage is anticipated
On the 18th inst, in Linn county, young
lad about 16 years old, shot man named
Lilley and killed him. Lilley had been SLAM
dering the sister of the young man, and when
the latter reprimanded him for it, Lilley
abused and assaulted him, during which as.
sault the lad shot him. At Scio, Linn eoun.
ty, two men named Noel and Thomas, while
disputing about horse race, got into diff
Guilty, which resulted in the stabbing of the
forrher by the latter At last accounts, the
wound was considered fatal
The steamer Senator arrived here yester-
day afternoon from Ports on the Southern
Coast, with papers from Los Angeles to oath
June, and from Santa Barbara to June 23d.
The Colorado river is out of its banks and
the waters in New river have nearly reached
the Station at that point. The Mail Compa.
ny are compelled to transport the mail on
pack animals over the sand hills from the
river to Cooks mills. Very rich mines Of
silver and gold have been discovered in San
Luis Obispo county. The silver is said to be
found almost pure The gold bearing quartz,
is said to be exceedingly rich
From an Extra of the Santa Barbara Ga.
zette, we learn that on Friday last the heat
was so intense as to cause the death of calves,
rabbits, birds, &c. All the trees were blasted
and the fruit roasted Metal of all kinds be-
came so hot that it could not be touched
with the naked hand The good people of
Santa Barbara suppose that volcanic erup
tion has taken place in their vicinity.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-28
Mistellaneous.
WATER CURE AND MOTORPATHIC
ESTABLISHMENT
Electro Chemical Baths.

Electro CnelhhHcsAH ISatRlSs
DR. BARLOW J. SMETH-GRADUATg
IL of the New York Iiigeo Therapeutic College
has opened first cass Water Cure and MortorpathiC
Establishment in Sacramento in the large and pleas
ant house formerly occupied by Mrs Tilden, on Sey
enth street, between and J.
The establishment is the first on the Pacific coas
that combines all the advantages Of llygienc medica
ton, and Is equal to any in the Atlantic States Ell
rope Dr. Smith, with his family, resides in heinsti
tuition, and pains or expense vii be spared to make
1t pleasant and heath-restoring home for invalds
Those suffering from diseases OF the Eye, Bronchia
and Catarrhal affections, Diseases Of the Heart Lungs
Liver, Kidneys, Dyspepsia, Constipation, ApopleXy
Fits, Paralysis Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Fever and
Ague, and Fevers of all types; Putrld Sore throat
Group, Scrofulous Diseases, Piles Prolapsus, Innam-
nation Of the Bowels Chronic and Acute Darrhosa
should try the advantages of this Institution before
taking poisonous drugs and thus lessening the chances
Of recovery.
The arrangements Of the Institution are particular.
y adapted to the successful treatment of uterine dis
eases and dspacements, curvatures Of the spine,
women anticipating confinement will be furnished
with pleasant apartments and the best medical and
surgical attention and nurses In the State and every
convenience calculated to render parturion easy and
natural.
There is gymnasium forladies as well as gentlemen
ELECTRO CHEMICAL BATHS, valuable in erad-
cating poisons, both mineral and vegetable, and in
the treatment of Rheumatism, Neuralgia, etc. will be
administered to patients without extra charge.
CANCERS cured by an entirely new process
BONE SETTING.-Dr. Smith is the only one in CAL
norma possessing the ART OF bohesettlng so success
fully practiced by the celebrated Dr. Sweet of Con-
necticut.
Alimited hummer of persons desiring physiolog-
ica diet can be accommodated.
DR.. Smith will attend patients in any part of the
city.
Thomas Ill., late Of the firm of IIhl Wooster & Co.,
will take charge of the busnes department
TERMS-FOR BOARD AND TREATMENT-S2O
to $50 per week, according to attention re-
quired.
Consultations free, verbal or by letter
Letters of inquiry promptly answered and circulars
sent on application. BARLOW J. SMITH, NJ d.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-28
+ OVER THE NORTHERN LINE. !
Destructive Fire in OrOville.

Destructive Fire in OrOVille.
ORovILLE, June 27th.
\ fire broke ont in the China portion Of
town, about one o'clock this morning. Some
twenty buildings were consumed, of which
four or five were occupied as stores. The
flames spread so rapidly that nothing was
saved. Loss between $4,000 and $4,000.
Part of the burnt district has been destroyed
three times within year. Mr.. c. NJ. Root,
being one of the unfortunate ones, having lost
his store and contents the third time. Most
of the buildings were occupied by Chinese,
many of them being houses of ill-ame. The
fire was prevented from spreading by the
excrtions of the citizens, the Chinese, as
usual not knowing what to do
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-28
ARTESHAN WELLS.
G.. p. SM TIL,

(OF SAN FRANoIsco)
Il in California, having been in the business seven
years, has permanently located in Marysvlle and is
prepared to take contracts for WELL BORING in any
part of the State. Farmers can obtain permanent
supply of water at small expense by boring and in
sertng pipe in Wells already dug and they will then
be subjected to inconvenience by their Wells caving
and filling in.
All orders left at the U. s. Hotel at the Water
Works. of Fourth street and Maiden Lane will
receive prompt attention. All work warranted to
give satisfaction.
". B.-Au kinds of PUMPS for sale,
REFeRENcEs-Messrs Bayley, Packard Simpkins,
Marysville Water Works; b. b, Bliven, Charley's
Ranch; @. L. Wilcoxon, Yuba City; Seymour Cor
nell, Forest Ranch, my29-my
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-28
DIED.

At French Corral. June 23d Jennie HYATT in the
9Th year Of her age. ,,,,,,.-... t.-...,..
In sonoma, 21st nst Charles A. Hillferfy formerly
of Brewer Maine, aged IS. ,..A.o. :,
In Sacramento, June oath, Carolne' uausn'er o'
Andrew Ross, aged months: ,,-, -.
In Sacramento, June 25th, Henry Menhemer' aged
81 years, a native of Wertemberg
In San francisco, June 23d, W. H. Eeman' aged ~
Al San Jose, June 23d, Antonio Bellicr, aged q
Al santa Clara, June 18th, David P. King formerly
OF Alabama,
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-28

A FIRE broke out near the OrovilIe Gar
den, below the town of Oroville, in the lat
ter of last week, destroying a house belong
ing to the estate of Richard Tobin, and the
fence surrounding the residence of c. Serb
Der. Mrs. Scribber and sister were seriously
burned in attempting to stop the progress of
the fire.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-28
MARRIED.

In San Francisco June Esd, A. Moses and Elizabeth
Styles.
In San Francisco, June 18th, NJ. stamper and Min a
Schott
In San Francisco, June 10th, S. Jackson and The
rese Leseritz.
In San Francisco, June 2Sd, Jos Bremen, Of sacra-
mento, and Minna Levinson
In San Francisco, June 23d, George A. Hastings and
Abby A. Taber.
In San Francisco June Esd, W. J. Trick, Of Red
Bluff, and Mrs s. X Dallas
In sonoma Valley, Wm. H. DAILY, of San Francisco,
| and Kate Ranschert.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-28
To the PuhIic.

DIR. SMITH, having established first class Water.
Cure and Motorpathic Institution in this city, and
feeling gr at interest in the of such an In
stituton, based upon natural and rational prin pes
of the healing art shall take charge Of the business
department. DR.. Smith is graduate of regularly
chartered Medical College, a thorough Physician by
nature, well as education, and can those
who consult him and adopt his treatment that they
will rejoice in the inspiration of returning health and
verify all that is said in his favor.
THOMAS HILL.
Late of IIi Wooster & Co.
Sacramento, March 80, 1859. lmh3l -3m-d&w
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-28
HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
DU NORD,
High Street, Marysville.

VIEEES HOTEL will be open from this day to the
IL citizens of Marysville and the travelling public.
This Establishment has been fitted up in style OF
unusual elegance and comfort and is ready to serve
the choicest yands either to private parties Of gentle
men, to families.
The house will be regularly kept open from o'clock
in the mornidg, until II CLOCK midnight, and moth
Ing omitted thai can ensure the comfort and conve
nience of the guest.
The Tables will be constantly supplied with every
delicacy the market affords, cooked in the best possi
bic style, and the attendance win be prompt and re-
spectful.
Rooms are all furnished with new Spring Beds
double and single.
je23-my RICAUD & sAJOUS.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-28

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY AT an early hour
on Saturday morning, party of thieves en-
tered the store of Mr. Sevey, in Washington,
Yolo county, and dragged his iron safe into
the street They became alarmed, however,
and left
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-28

DRowNED.-On the oath inst, two men
named James Spencer, alias VIM. Halroyd,
and Thomas Tgthe, were drowned while at
tempting to cross the river four miles below
Knights Ferry.