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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09
LtIe R0ck. Dec. 1. 1858.

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 DEAR KEW: By the last Guzzler and Denouncer, you will see my name announc ed among the q distinguished arrivals" together with the names of railroad presi- dent, three or four noted lawyers, a captain of flat boat and free ngger. The way this mark of honor come to be paid me is this. Registering myselfas from the coun- ty of Buncombe, l was immediately intro duced to Damli the editor of the aforesaid Guzzler. Happening to mention in course of conversation that l possessed consid- erable influence with the " boys" at home, and could control few votes, l was imme- diately asked to " take something" which, as matter of course, l did. Upon my re-
 marking that the quality of the whisky we imbibcd, hardly warranted the price of dime drink, paid therefor, l was given the reason for this disagreeable state of things. It appears there is a family here, who con trol everything and who will not permit good whisky to be imported into the State As matter of course that fixed me in op- position to the family. From Damli, I was passed to others, some of whom wined me, some dined me and, in short, made quite lion of me. Each and every one made it point to discourse concerning this terrible family, and find that each of them, their brothers or some of their kin, have been beaten for office or are opposed in their efforts to get an office, by this wonderful fam fly. Every calamity that has happened for the last dozen years, every defeat of an aspi- rant for office, droughts, failures of crops, steamboat and stage accidents were clearly traceable and attributable to the family. In fact, heard so much concerning this terrible family that l expressed desire to see it, or If more than one, to see specimen. 1 was assured that they were terrible fellows, quite unapproachable and dangerous to talk to. Myself and the railroad president, be- ing considered influential men, were treated to ride around the city in fine buggy We were assured that all improvements we saw had been in spite of, and in direct op- position to the wishes of the family, while all want of improvements was the result of their policy. Inoticed they were particular to tell the railroad man that the family were directly opposed to his road which was to run north and south, through the State. In fact, they said the Governor, who it appears is one of the family, owned vast bodies of land on the Memphis route, and was opposed to all others. I mention this in confidence to you, for day or two after when some stockholders of the Mem phis road were present and my friend, the president of the other road was absent, I heard the same men say Conway was op- posed to the Memphis road and his lands lay on the route of the Cairo road. found that by listening to their abuse of the fami
 lv, holding assent occasionally and evinc- ing proper suprise at the enormities of this
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09
From the Pocahontas Advertiser. Hon. T. c. Hindman.

According to previous appointment, this gentleman addressed portion of the peo- pie of this county at this place, on the 24tl inst. The number of people who heard him was quite small-perhaps seventy five Hand. bills and other notices of the appoint. ment had been posted for two months ore. vious. But the day at last arrived. and so did the honorable gentleman-but the people, where were they? They were at their homes engaged in their peaceful ave- cations; they had long since become tired and suffeited of this paradox of political humbuggery.
 For three long hours Col. Hindman endeavored to convince the people ct Ran dolph county, that the old and tried servants were unsound, treacherous, and unworthy of the support of the people. About the only reason thst he could give, was, that they were opposed to him, at least. it all amounted to this.
 The Colonel seems to be engaged in a warfare against Gov. Conway, Senators
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09
U. s. Land Office at Helena Discontinued.

WV iAu iiie ioiloWIS III our cAcHangeS.
 "LaND OFFcE DIscoNTINuED.-In consequence of the fact that the unsod lands in the district here tofore subject to sale at Helena, Ark, do not amount to 100000 acres, the Secretary of the h. terior has, in accordance with the requirements of law, directed the office at that place to be cosed.'
 It appears from this that of more than three million of acres in the district. the United States now owns less than 100, ,000 acres. Counting all the unsold swamp lands and those lands on the tax-books of the different counties in that land district, we find million acres not accounted for. Upon examination of the records in the State offices, it would appear that there are more or less vacant lands in leach township We are safe in asserting that the entered land, in nine townships out of ten, are not all taxed, and in some of them, third or a fourth are omitted. Our system of as- sessing lands for taxation is incomplete and intellectual.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09
The following veracious item is going tht

 rounds of the press: "Egypt has only 300 miles of railroad. The first locomotive run mummies were used for fuel making hot fire. The supply of mummies is said to be almost ine1haustlble, and are used by the cord.''
 Considering that mummies are sold for large sums and are considered great curiosi- ties, so that public museums are anxious to secure them, that the exhuming of one Is considered matter of such importance as to form the staple of an article in a scientific journal, the thing looks reasonable Using them by the cord is a good idea. Cold weather is to be expected soon. Jack Frost, esq.,, has paid us a visit or two Now is the time to lay in frewood and for the benefit of heads of families, we give the relative heating powers or capacities of the different kinds of wood. The standard is shellbark hickory wood, which holds the first place for heating qualities and is desig- hated at 100.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09

and cities of the south and blot out the last vestge of slavery. And though 1 may not mock at their calamity nor laugh when their fear cometh, yet l will hail it as the dawn of political millennium" "
 And British influences were at work in this affair and are at other localities. Texas is point where English colonies are to be planted in rivalry of slavery, the avowed object being to demonstrate that white labor is superior.
 As our city is soon to be lighted with gas, we give the price of the article in the larger cities of the old world and the new, take from an exchanges:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09
Excerpts.
The Louisville Democrat is responsible

The Louisville Democrat is responsible for the following:
 "The New York Ledger of November 9th, con- tains the forty-ifth of Everett's papers. Wewould series in his next issue, that the public might skip them all at once"
 Giddings has published a note deny ing any beforehand knowledge of the Harper's Ferry invasion In the debate on the ten million bill the old scroundel said this:
 "I look forward to the day when there shull be servile insurrecton in the south; when the black, man, armed with British bayonets and led on by British officers shall assert his freedom and wage a war of extermination against his master; when the torch of the incendiary shall light up the towns
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09

Eg- The latest effort of a man trying to lift himself from the ground by pulling at the waistband of his brooches, is little Tom my writing letters, lauding himself, and signing them C Viator," :" Mountaineer, ," etc. Is not a man tolerably low who will resort to such meanessess? Think of Tom my telling of his great exploits, and slan- dering/ honest men under names.- What wonderful little genius he is, to be sure.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09
O,censgiUe, Saline Co.,, Ark, !
 October ', 1859. {

Messrs. JOHNSON & YERKEs-The sub scribers to the True Democrat at this office are complaining The True Democrat comes to this office every other week, and two issues at a time The fault is either in you, the post master at Little Rock, or at Benton. G. w. C.
 The fault is not ours. We take particu- lar pains to get Vr paper in the post of flee here promptly after it is printed.
 The above letter was received Nov. 5, although written a month ago.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09

FINE STocK.-Mr. William Russell of Saline county, has lilly, ? years old, that weighs within fraction of tcelve Hundred pounds. She is perfact model, as pretty an animal as we ever looked at, and Ar kansas growth at that. We don't believe a State in the Union can produce her su- perior ii her equal.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09
JENNER RAWL.
- >s-'' Spirit of the Arkansas Press

The Napoleon Planter complains that the Old Liner and ourself take up too much space with Hindman. The last number of Hindman's organ will please the Plan ter, we know, for Hindman's name is not men, toned in 1t, nary time The editor of the Planter is in luck, and thus returns thanks:
 "Messrs. Kline Lewis presented us this week with very nice pair of pants. Our prayer is, that if they fail to receive reward in this world, they will in the next, where they probably most need q credit :"
 The South Arkansas Democrat, in an ar ticle headed "The Democratic Party, 1" show, the necessity of every man having the good of the country at heart, and desir- ing the preservation of southern institutions, 10 act with the democracy. After setting forth the relative strength of the opposition and the democratic party, the editor, not having the fear of the Camden Herald be- fore his eyes, writing of the latter party, asks
 "Then why, with mock sincerity, do the opposi- tion decry it-thereby indirectly supporting the republicans2"
 The Arkansas Traveller says that Arl1a delphia IS improving rapidly, and that new buildings, both brick and frame, are going up, There is no place in the State that is not improving. In some counties the in. crease in the value of taxable property Is over million of dollars in year. Towns are filling up as well as the country, there IS plenty to eat, an unparalleled cotton crop, corn and grain enough to last two or three years and general good health. No1 is our city behind in improvements. New buildings are going up in every quarter and we are told that seventy houses in course of erection have been counted during a ramble through the city. The Memphis road is partly under contract and will be finished. The president of the Cairo and Fulton road is here and is sanguine that means can be obtained to commence the work on it in this State and set it going.
 The Jefferson Independent gives us some valuable historical items, which, no doubt will be copied in Dr. Wright forthcoming history of our State. In these days of pip ing hot politics, it is a treat to come across so much of the romance of Arkansas histo- ry. The Independent gives the result ot cotton picking by three hands on the plan tion of Mir. Clay, The hands were not waited on, lost an hour and half loading the cotton wagon, did not commence pick ing till broad daylight, quit before dark, and the following are the weights:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09
The Estate of John Kew.

MR. EDIroR: The following letter, found among the papers of the late John Kew, will illustrate a practice common among a set at the Rock. The date, you will see, is nearly year ago. am told the prac tice still hourishes and is favorite one with the disaf1ected. X. E.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09
Late Items.

Ex-Governor James c. Jones of Ten nesse died at Memphis last week.
 Brown, the fanatic invader, has been found guilty and sentenced to be hung on the 2d day of December.
 Cook, the acomplice of Brown, has been arrested, waived preliminary trial or ex- animation and is regularly committed for trial.
 Baltimore. on election day, was the scene of riot and bloodshed. The rowdies took complete possession of the polls and had things all their own way. Outside of the city, the democrats have made large gains and will likely carry the State.
 A destructive fire was raging in New Or leans on the 3d inst Seven squares had been destroyed and the fire still raging.
 THEATER.-This establishment is playing .. ol hx,,x
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09
TRAVELLING AGENTS

MR. w. WooLFoRD is now out on a tour for the purpose of collecting and soliciting subscribers to the True Democrat. He will visit Saline, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Hot Spring, Arkansas. Ashley, Bradley, Chicot and Jefferson counties. We hope our friends will extend to him such aid as they conveniently can.
 Also Hon. J. A. JAcowAY will visit the following counties for the same purpose: Calhoun, Columbia, Hampstead, Lafayette, Montgomery, Ouachita, Pike, Polk, Sevier and Union.
 We commend him to our friends, and request for him their kind offices in further ing his business.
 We particularly request local agents to make full settlements with our travelling agents.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09

PHILLIPS COUNTY TABLE LANDS Last week we made statement concerning the extraordinary fertility of the Phillips county bottom lands in the production of cotton. We now have the satisfaction of giving, from reliable information, a statement of what has this year been done on the upland, or table lands, which is here termed second rate land.
 On what is known as the Mills place, situated l5 miles northwest of Helena, now owned by Messrs. Anderson, of Will son county. Tenn, there has already been gathered, ginned and baled, off of 45o acres, 205 bales of cotton: competent judges consider that not particle over one third of the crop is gathered. winch would give over 600 bales on the 4o0 acres
 This is no isolated case; we hear of many places in the fiat woods that are expected to yield equally we'll the present year. The large place in Planters town ship, owned by Messrs. John and Alfred Smiser, will yield bale and half to the acre. if it can be gathered.
 This part of Arkansas Is certainly, without doubt, the best farming country take it all in all, on the globe. Think of land that produces twenty-five bushels of wheat to the acre. four tons of hay, sixty bushels of corn, and 1000 lbs, of cotton.-.SAield
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09

Egg- Mir. John T. Johnson, of Napoleon, keeps constantly on hand good article of St. Louis Flour for shipment to planters, and the best article of Ky. Whisky, for sale by demuohn, s3 per gallon.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09

Dr. w. E. Wright submitted code of bylaws, which were referred to a com mittee. The doctor also read an interest ing paper on the subject of southern agri- culture, which we expect to publish next week
 Gen. Ashley rendered the society the use of 12 acres for the fair grounds, for ten years, which was referred to the executive committee.
 Many new members were obtained. The society IS in prosperous condition, and will no doubt succeed. It meets again in this city at the court house on the first Monday of December, at 10 o'clock.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09

EFs- The river is so low that navigation isabout entirely suspended. Weather very dry and roads disagreeably dusty.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09

-3S We are authorized to announce WM. A. COUNTS, q candidate for the office of City Re corder.
 FOR CITY CoNsTABIE.-We are authorized to announce HENRY GRIFFITHS as candidate for reelection to the office of City Constable.
 r5g@ We are authorized to announce A. j.. SMITH a candidate for re election to the office of City Recorder.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09

MONTICELLO, ARK, Oct. l7, 1859. MEssRs. JOHNSON & YERKEs- Gentlemcn will please announce me candidate for the office of States Attorney in the second judicial district at the next general election
 Very respectfully.
 w. F. SLEMONS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09

Gg- The Pulaski Agricultural and Me chanical Society convened on last Monday. The following vice presidents were elected:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09

THEATER.-This establishment Is playing good pieces in good style, to good houses. Miss Maggie Mitchell is expected.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09

fss John Mitchell, the Irish exile, ha: arrfved In Paris from the United States.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-09
Y cry respectful

your ob't servt,
 $. II. HAMPSTEAD. WM. R. NILLR, ESQ,
 Auddor, Little Rock, Ark.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-21

TROPHIES OF BLOODY WAR.-At Mtchel's Ii
quor store may be seen an elegant watch presen-
ted to Sergeant IIyslop, by the Trinity Rangers
it was manufactured by Mr.. John Owens, at Tin
nin's jewelry store, and keeps unvarying time,
Considering that gold is too common metal, the
watch is manufactured from pure silver, dug from
the mines of Potosi by Mr.. James Buchanan
Accompanying it is the tail of Humboldt bear
which had the misfortune to meet Hyslop. The
entire animal, tail excepted, was blown away by
the terrific explosion, the remnant is about a foot
and a half long, and Of greyish color. Mr.. Ed
Blake will take great pleasure in exhibiting these
remarkable curosities
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-21

Our ENEMY, SHoEMAKER.--We have observed
the last of our old enemy, Mr.. Shoemaker, of the
Nevada National-he has quit the paper. He is
man Of high professional accomplishment and
we are sorry that he has left off. Having unuck-
lily got into war of wits with him, we suffered
most atrocious buffetings- the kcenest, most com
plete, and consecutive lashng (mctaphorica) we
ever had in our lie-every nick the fire flew
and hence we consider him firstrate fellow who
can use sharp tools without losing his own tenn
per.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-21

Hon OLD PRooEEDING.-A stage full Of river
boys started down on Sunday morning, but on
the way changed their minds and made the driver
bring them back TO town. little more lager,
they said. We remarked our friends Peterson
and johnson 10 the party, and firmly believe that
they were to blame, entirely
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-21

"ACADEMY OF NoTEE DAME"-We advise par
ties who have young girls to educate to send them
to the Academy Of Notre Dame at Marysville.
The institution is in most prosperous condition;
residents of Protestant faith agree in expression
that it is one of the best schools in the State. We
have lately had occasion to visit the institution,
and left impressed with the perfection of the
good sisters educational system.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-21

EsTELLE MCDoNALp,The professional reap
brief explanatory remark which otherwise would
be unrequired. Her determination was induced
by the requirements of health and by desire to
provide something against time when age will
paralyze the mental machinery by which u COM
Portable livelihood 10 now obtained. Our gene
rous friend of the Sacramento Standard was mis-
taken in inference that immediate 'res augusta
@omi' compelled her return to the stage. But
the futurc-through the dim territory of years
to be- she discovered timo of age so darl, that
that cheerless time, she voluntarily offered the
assistance of true-hearted wife. Let her be
judged by the strictest justice.
We hope the public will not misconstrue our
remarks to improper intrusion of domestic affairs;
we wish to be properly understood, and to avoid
unjus, inference that mere love OF the occupation
has been the incentive, or that through our i'm
providence it has been an immediate necessity
we are grateful that our generous friends of the
press have made no such Inference, but, on the
CuHlINly uuNc lhWuN no bldu ny ilVlE NtllCAtV
kindness to her. We think this explanation is
due to all parties, as well as sincere aeknowl-
edgment of gratitude,
On this subject we will state our opinion We
consider an actor or actress of talent or genius,
an artist equal to painter or sculptor OF compar-
ative capacity the one illustrates great events
of past time with the pencil or chisel; the other
exempli6es the same occurrences by living statu
ary; the drama has given occupation TO the high
est human genius; and should the person referred
to possess capacity to leave an existing name
when the curtain of eternity shall have left her
on the hther shore, we shall be as proud oC her
fame as though she had chiseed Greek Slave,
or painted an atlar-pieoe before which generations
how in alteration Of genius. These are our opin.
IONS probably in conflict with those Of the church,
but they will be recognized as the argument OF
reason.
With apology for the foregoing remark, and
expressing confidence that the generous press OF
this State, to which we owe much gratitude, will
I he kind to her--not heyond the measure OF de
sert, we respectfully thank them for The delicate
and friendly remark with which she has been
received
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-21

HOLMES of the Mariposa Gazette, used to keep
school and had great difficulty with female pupils
from twelve years to twenty; he had not the heart
to blister their pretty hands with the ferule,
couldn't box their ears for fear Of knocking down
their nice eurls, and wouldn't spank 'em, be-
kase !
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-21

INTERESTING LEcrunER.-Rev. Mr. Walsworh
of Marysville, delivered the best lecture sermon
on Sunday night wcek--the most eloquenty con
structed, and fullest OF valuable information, that
we have ever heard in the State. Even Bishop
Kip, so justly celebrated for elegant composition,
has never eXceled Mr.. Walsworth's production,
in our hearing. Walsworth is one Of the thor
ougEy accomplished scholars of the country;
sermons like the one referred to, If preserved
will rank with the best theological productions
of the age.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-21

Col. RANsoM.-We have recently met our true
and tried friend, Col l.. w. Ransom, in his ele-
giant home at Marysyille; he and his family we're
our friends when we needed their friendship. We
rejoice that happiness and content dwell in the
mansion yet; and that surrounded by fragrant
shrubs and flowers, his hospitablo house now con.
taus flower of innocence and beauty which is
the pride Of her mother. Our beautiful Young
friend has borrowed much from one OF the best
women of this earth
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-21

BEAUTIFUL CITY OF THE PLAN.-Marysville
is, just now one of the prettiest places earth;
all around the plain is clothed with its richest
verdure, and every resident owning a rood of
ground has planted shrubs and flowers which are
bending in luxurant beauty, The spirit of en-
terprise and advancement has been abroad; hope
of improved business at the speedy completion of
railroad has stimulated citizens to new exertion
many of them live in beautiful residences half
hid by vines and flowers; others have flower gar
dens which lade the air with their sweet perfume
and almost bewilder the mountain resident with
their radiant beauty Wonderful change from
the arid plain which we first recognized as Ma
rysville; King Gold has been busy in horticutu-
raj labors.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-21

'REBEccN.'-When the Almighty Architect
had created this boauteous world, and called into
being all that is sublime in grandeur or beautiful
in simplicity when He had planted the flowers OF
a thousand tints, TO breath their fragrance forth
and shed their radiance over the glad earth
when He had formed man in His own noble i'm
age, to enjoy and have dominion over all that
was excellent in nature, His infinite wisdom saw
that there was one thing yet neednl TO render
perfect the Paradise lie had made, and to the
countless gifts Of mercy lie added one that far
outshone them all-for lie said It is not good
for man to be alone-B. s. Eiy's Oyotion.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-21

IATHwEILs PoEM.--Wc have received poem
delivered at Marysvile on the late Odd Fellow
it the best of any which we have had the good
fortune to read as the productions of that occa-
sion. The following is fair example Of the
style; ;
"And thou, o sun, shine ont serene aud gay,
Whilst all with Fladness celebrate this day.
From shelving hills triumphant cities rise,
Towers and cOlumn'd domes usurp the skies"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-05-21

SULLIVAN, TUE NEwsMAS.-We received Allan
tic papers by the late overland mail from j. W.
Sullivan He il sole agent for journals received
hy that conveyance.