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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-23

land are, at this very time, :tively en- gagged iu the slave trade Tht slaves are cruelty treated, worked to def, unproVl- ded for, should any survive thcruei treat ment, and uncared for. It is ell for those who are apt to indorse the sicy sentlmen- talities that come from overhe water .o remember these things. Bedes the HIT hons of white slaves she h the African in bondaoe and when ne, the fanatics meet at Exeter Hall, 1t wof be well TOT them to launch some of the invectiVes a' some of the hypocritical ptences of the apprentice and free emigrai systems
 -D-.
 The Causes and their iuvitable GOn-
 sequences.
 The causes of the dissetions and divi- sons, actual and threatened in the ranks ol the democratic party of Arkansas, anu over which our opponentsare now chuck- ling may be accounted for In the language of cotemporary. He say:
 "It is because too many Captains have become Generals, each fghtig on his own hook, with an end, and aimand object or his own, not among the leas of winch IS an early increase of rank and ratlons. lt is because, instead of standineas the stern guardians of the treasury, in days of yore, too many of its memers, like the dog in the fable when he coui no longer guard his masters meat successfully, Tell too himself, and devoured ito preserve it from the robbery of others.
 Not only do these captains lspire to be- come generals, but one of thm, that we wot of, is determined to become dictator, emperor-the supreme head. Instead ot recognizing the truth of the maxim that the people is king" they endeavor to bully and caiole so as to rule the people. Further; these men, in hot haste for sta tion before their time, instead of remaining true to the princip ples of the party, instead of being willing to rise or fall Tn the ranks, seek to lead off a number and set up an in dependent organization of which they are to be the head and front To 10 this, they seek for distinctive name, and yet, to de- ceive, still call themselves oemocrats.- Thus we find :" Calhoun Democrats" Old Guard Democrats" and latterlv some have arrogated to themselves the tite of |" State Rights Democrats" ;" endeavorirg thereby to create the impression that ihcy, their hangers on and camp followers are exclu- sively the guardians of state rights and the great body of democracy, vho oppose them and their miserable schemes, are op- posed to that doctrine In oui State, we find them offering premiums, promising offices and bribing defection il order to succeed, rather than trust themselves to the regular fortunes of the regular plrty. As a consequence, we have had political jock eying, intrigue and managemeni-prlncl- ples have been discarded at the moment a self-inhated orator was swearing that he was fighting for principles; fidelity is for gotten while the demagogue declares that he alone is true
 Success seldom attends these strategies, and when it does, it is short-lived. The politician either has to return repentant and acknowledge the power of the people, or he wdens the breach between himself and his former party, until he becomes one of the motley crew grouped under the ge neric name of "the opposition.''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-23
Coroborating Affidavits. STATE OF ARkANSAS,l

COUNTY OF -.
 w. -, and - do soemnly swear that we are free holders of county of - that we are well acquainted with --, who made the foregoing affidavit that the said
 on the list day of November, 1858, resided upon or cultivated an improvement upon, as the case may be the following described tract for tracts, as the case may bel of land to-wit; - of section - III township -, of the base line of range -, of the fifth principal meridian, con taining -- acres; that he had dwelling house thereon, in which he resided, Cor that le had - acres of land cleared thereon, which he cultivated, as the case may be; and we do further swear that we are not di- r,ctly or indirectly interested in the pre- caption claimed by the said -.
 Sworn to and subscribed before me this - day of - 1859.
 NoTE-Should these affidavits be made bebre an officer not using a seal, his official character must be authenticated by the clerk
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-23

Egr The Presbytery of Arkansas will hold its regular meeting, in Wattensaw Church, on Friday, the Sth of April, at II o'clock, X. NJ Sessional Records, Sta tistical Reports and Commissioners Fund, will be called for by the Presbytery.
 THOS. R. WEIGH. s. Clerk.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-23
Affidavit to Secure Pre-emptors to Rail
 road Lands STATE OF ARKANSAS, ] ss.

1, ,- -, claiming the right of pre-emption under an act entitled " An act concerning the Cairo and Fulton railroad, and it's two branches" approved lst Fe bruary, 1859, to certain land, granted to the - railroad company, and described as follows, to-wit: - of section -, in township - of the base line, range
 , of the fifth principal meridian, con taining - acres, do solemnly swear that, on the lst day of November, 1858, l resd ed upon the above described tract, or tracts, as the case may bel of land, { or that l cultivated an improvement on the above described tract, or tracts of land, as the case may be; that on said lst day of November, 1858, l had dwelling house thereon, in which l resided, for had - acres of land cleared and in cultivation; and that said tract, Cor tracts) of land in cludes my residence (or. my improvement as the case may be.
 Sworn to and subscribed before me this - day of -, 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-23
Right Opposite.

The Kansas Legislature, with the Doug las doctrine of squatter sovereignty, has passed an act, prohibiting slavery in that territory; and the legislature of New Mex leo, has passed an act establishing slavery in that territory. What contrast between two adjoining territories.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-23
 Destructive Fire in Houston. Texas

On the night of the 18th ult., the city of Houston was the scene of destructive confagration. The Republican printing office was destroyed. Other establishments and stores were burnt, and the aggregate loss is said to be S100,000.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-23

THE FLooD.-The lower Mississippi is said to be higher by two feet than it was last spring or summer We have sad ac counts of the breaking of levees and de- struction of property. The flood did mucl damage at Louisville and other places ol the Ohio river.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-23

Es- The Memphis Avalanche has been revived and is again welcome visitor to our table. There is nothing like energy.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-23

Fg- Ouachita Presbytery will meet, by leave of Divine Providence, at Scotland church, on Friday, before the first Sabbath in April next, at II o'clock, A. M. Statistical reports and commissioners funds, must be sent up from the churches.
 A. R. BANKS,
 Slated Clerk. 7ulip, Dallas Co.,, Sd March, 1859
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-23

Esr Elder Robert Graham, President of Arkansas College, will preach this evening Wednesday, in the Christian church. services to commence at ' o'clock.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-23
PosT OFFICE, ROCKFORD, ARK,
 M0rcb 16M 1859

Amount in treasury, March IA, 1859. s8O,795 ,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-23

VuIo IOHPOOuIuIIy
 w. R. MILLER
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-17

for their slaves and invested II In houses lands, msr
ehandise and commerce, and 10 this day they have
that property and the profits, and yet turn around
and denounce the south for holding the property
sold them y ihe S9sta A. that time the ring Of The
bsndsmsns chain. was oppressive 70 fhei, con.
scisnces Il thtrs be In thst bnrnins lake, where
hilains, serPents and fiery, DRAGONS torment the
be reserved for these Northern fanatics, who would
scatter the sesds of sectopalism among friends snd
Sne ana wh aSe tssofs y Of inc C. a. n
would invade every capital and amid its fallen coll
umnl exglt In the desolation they had caused. I'm
they would be prepared tomeet them at the cannens
mouth. aT4i3 .lf..4...
For The lastOry years they had submitted to these
under ten thousand.vrongs, there was not man in
bis district whose heart would not bleed to-day to
the Union with the Constellation unless this was va
preserved the Union was worthless and worse than
worthless. It was time to talk plainly and he
wanted no more lodging or subterfnge. He said the
North has raised tempest 1t cannot control II has
9yerleeped the Constitution Of the country and the
oppressed on that side for the Harpers Ferry raid
we're sincere and predicted the promise to the ear
would be broken to the hope As the representative
no entered bis solemn protest against the ten thou
sand wrongs committed on the South. He charged
the party as being the Of ns:s dam
ls no dfsunonist; for the Union he would peril his
life; but If the shock must come and II the fell ca
ldmlty VI ulsunlOn WAS upon tuom, ~ Nhntou W sec
his native South stand on the Constitution Of the
country. and like one man stand mp In defense OF
their rights r...
The ballots in detail: Mr. Sherman's vote on the
irst ballot to-day reduced by some Of those who
heretofore voted for him going, over to Mr.. Gimer,
who was supported by the following members !:
N. Brabson, Briggs BrStoW, SnG Campbell, DsSis &
Nd LIN aEsthsridgs, Hale, Harris tMd2 Hsskins, Hut
Wilward, Moore, lKy. ] Moorehesd, Morris, lPenn,)
Nelson, Nixon, Pennington, Quarels, SchwartS,
granton,. Smith, IN. o. Stevens, Stokes, Vance,
Yerree, Webster, Wood.
Those who voted for Mr.. Boteler after MIR. Gilmsr
withdrew from the canvass, were Messrs. Adams,
Anderson Of Ky, Anderson Of Mo, BOdlingny, Brab'
son, Briggs, Brstow Dejarnette Etheridge, Gilmer,
HardmaD, Harms Of Md, Hatton, Hill, Leach Of N.
o., Mallory, Maynard Moore OF Ky Nelson, Quarles,
smith Of N. O., Stokes, Vance, Webster and Wood.
son. H'.t a-t 'iIf ..
The above votes explain the cause Of the difference
In the result to-day OF two votes for MeBsrs. Sherman
and Bccock respectively. such Of the abovs.namsd
Is had heretofore voted for Mr.. Sherman, returned
to his support after Mr. Glmer withdrew.
MIR. Vallandigham was misunderstood yesterday
by the reporter. He said nothing about slavery in
the Territories. fH.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-17
AMUsEMENTs.


PIkE's OPERA Hobsr.-Ths parqustts and
sion Of Mr. Murdoch benefit, were arsosd by yery
large and brilliant audisnces Sheridans admirable
n sps sans ns0SS Sn IN:
ders which occurred i'd the first and second acts,
The sChSrlss hsAs S1srfacs Of Mr.. Murdoch Is on. ol
the most fnished and elegant impenonations we
sss and Last ;.
Conway was rendered In sood taste % and with sornc
yossphn was quiet and easy, but Che slr Peter' Of
strangerin Kotzebue play Of that name, with Mrs.
Mr. Eh: rss !:
WooD's THEArER,- bill that was offered
At this establishment last night for the benefit Of
establishment Both tho sisters appeared to e1csi.
sSt fpd ws to the echo
THE AernTss aad THE fssScH spi, The petite Maggie
appearing az "Msthilda concluding with THs
Ths, !. viii Be seem, d genuine Saturday I night
bill, and will doubtless draw. ~ -
NATIONAL THEATER.- The audience last night
at the National was not as large as we could have
quite s's tls Snf ps e sSsss S
SS esng Se adapted t M Taren
are not prepared to speak Of It's merits. Tonight
the young comedienne, Fannie FitE Farren, viii
take benefit and she offers an attractive entertain.
ment. It consists Of q petite comedy entitled THE
YouNa VOLUNTEER, the thrilling drama ofST MAnr's
I'VE and the protean farce Of pEynIsH Coon JOKE,
certainly variety enough to hll the house.
SIXTH d NIxoN's HALL-The last Arctic
voyage Of Dr. Kane, illustrated with colossus piano.
ramic and dioramic views, now on exhibition a
smith Nixon's Hall, ID nightly drawing excellent
houses. tits ofths finest exhibitions Of the Kind
that has ever visited the city, and all who are inter
eated In the region made famous By the
death Of Sir John franklin should not fail to visit IT,
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-17
RIVER NEWS.

The decline in the Ohio continued ysster-
day, but at less rapid rate than on the previous
day There are at present q little over, seventeen
out Of some Of tie upper tributaries we shall not
the vicinity Of this port at least for present Y
The landing bore toierably animated appearance
yesterday but most of the freight offered was, as on
Thursday, for New Orleans; that for Pittsburg, s.,
Louis and Nashville being generally light.
IThe weather continues very pleasant and mild here
s he evenings are Somewhat COOL but IT not diss
Greeably so, and the days are warm and genial as
those of April in this latitude.
The rates Of freight we quote as follows;
Pittsburg- Cotton, 76o.; Molasses, 75c.; Whisky,
50c.i Flour, ac.; Pork and Lard, 4lc. Pound
fIssRhti so Ef5 eS lGS s:r BRIL- m Ae Pound
Freights, SO@35c. per 100 lbs.
St. Louis Heavy Pound Freights, 2,c. per 100 lbs. );
Whisky and Oil Csc. per bril- Stoves 25c.; Ale, SOC.
New orleans-w Whisky and oil SOC; Flour, Nc.: Pork
IT,; ISS Bac9n h. Butter Cheese All aSG per l9S lbs
head; Pound Freights, 500. '' '-''''' s'' p''
The river continued 20 fall pretty fast yesterday at
scant nina and half feet water in The Gans IN
yloas hours the river recede 10 inches At the head
of the Falls, with 81 fbet water on the Falls for
steamboats,. The weather was chilly and rather dis
agreeable most Of the day, but clear last night.
lei Boone, running between yicksburg and Memphis,
struck q snag and sunk at Goodrich's Landing in
the mississippi, about forty miles from Memphis, on
the 18TH. NOliveswere lost, but the boat and
which was not large, were completely so. The
steamer was insured for Sl5 600 In Memphis and this
city. +" md
4rtA STEAMBOAT REGISTER.
-ARRIvAIs.-Magnolia, Maysville; Kanawha vallsy,
Iaai hsnHwhs; Forest Queen Madison; telegraph, Lou
and v9sss a0 Homs SssTe 8Dsi DHR Bs
Sandy. 90 ITr' =
DEpARruREs.-Magnoli Maysville; Forest Queen,
Madison; Telegraph, Louisville; Courier, Wheeling;
Sam. Kirkman, Nashville; Interchange, Memphis;
Boston, Big Sandy; Dunleith and Virginia Home,
Neville. = = -
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-17

TEA TBADE--ANoTHER NovELrY.-Pendery
q Co., northwest corner Of Fifth and Walnut
streets, tho head and front of the tea trade in
Cincinnati, are already in receipt of full
supply of the new crop, which has been i'm
ported to their express order, and with a view
to suiting their immense retail trade, as well
as afording their Wholesale buyers tho fresh
est and best in the market at the lowest posi-
BILE figures. Mr.. Pendery has devoted four
teen years unremittingly to tho trade, and, by
making 1t his study, has not only become an
adept at selecting teas, but also acquired such
a knowledge Of the business as to avail him
self Of all the advantages offered buyers either
in the home or foreign markets.
Their stock now in store has never been ex-
called. if equallsd, by any In the West, and
should be selected from BY all careful house
wives. In order that those living in the out
skirts Of the city may be enabled to avail
themselves Of the opportunity of buying at
their store, they are now furnishing gratis to
oil who purchase two pounds or more Of teas,
railroad tickets for the trip, so that person
living in the West End gets in the car, goes to
Pendery 4 Co.'s, purchases his two pounds Of
tea.st the IOtsest cash price, and receives two
Street Railroad tickets on either line he selects
Who will not buy their Young Hyson, thei
Imperial, their Gun Powder and their 0olong
st Psnday's? I'M a l
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-17
CINCINNATI MARKET-Dncgs asR rs.

PR0VISI0Ns-A good demand for Mess Pork, and
s ho coss BE- ss taken a bSS bSS' m,
IN rather better dspand for February delivery, and
10000 pounds sold at and &c.. 1000 pieces green
at St@sc; loo barrels double. refined Crushed sold
s ssdy AZ % nr% WtS r soS AZ &C. o0
WHEAT market Is dull, laI; and Prices dropping
though hS not gSStasby A. lover sSs: II S BUSH prime
3oRN-The market is hrpl. with a good demand
'OxtTs-Thsre is good demand, and prices are
steady at Sc: salss Of 100 bnshelo, In bulk at &c.
BARLEY-The market 10 FIRM, with good de-
mand at our last quotations. sales Of s7i bushels fair
BYE-Thsre lisa good demand, and prices firm at
sOc , for y p prime; 4
mSad Il SO sesss st% ~ 1ssss
S IL Rs%s aS a j m GOOD and price. firm
l6@l7c for Central Ohio roll, and l8tI9c. for West
ern Reserve; sales Of ~ barrels Western Reserve at
APPLEs-.Ths market continues firm, with good
demand at VI 7SS2 70 per barrel for fair to choice.
P0TAT0Es-Thers 10 a good demand, and prices
. GLOVER, SEED-Ths market is firm, with q good
demand at - 1904 81 sales Of 65 sacks at 81 s0 100
part to arrive, at 81 20; 800 bushels at 81 7. .
lBY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.l "'
NEW YoBK MARkEr, December l6-P. M.-Flour
at S695 10 for superne State IS 1905 20 for extra
State; $5Q15 10 for superne Western IS 1905 30 for
common to medium extra do, and IS 6O(55 20 for
inferior to good shipping brands extra round.ho
Ohio-closing very quiet. Canadian Flour quiet
sales of ls0 brls at 50 60@6 60 for common to choice
extra Rye Flour In limited request at 90 COCA 49,
Wheat very quiet and nominally l692c. lower, al.
though there s no pressing desreo realize for good
Milwaukee Club 81 ls delivered is refused for export
last evening 25,OO0 bushels prime Milwaukee Club
ss: SSSosn % s.ss sms Rs s
quiet and nominally at 759ssc. There is only a
5000 bushels, at 9O1Shc for new yellow, and esc.
@Sl for old white yellow Oats less active aud firm
| at 461H@47xc. for State. Western and Canadian.
Whisky dull and lower: sales of $50 brls at 27627sc
Pork GULL heavy and lower: sales Of 100 brls At $6
for mess; $40 80 for prime. aud SIS 5016 30 for West
ern and city prime mess Beef unchanged: sales of
$50 barrels, at S4a4 90 for country prime; $55 80
for country mess; S5Q1O for old aud new repacked
mess, and $40 50(1ll for extra mess Dressed Hogs
Arm at TAG171sc. Beef Hams scarce aud irm at
$l4 so for Western, and 2l5Q1l2 for State. Prime
mess Beef nominal at Sl7(g2O. Gut Meats I'M.
changed: sales of 0 packages at 6A orc for should
| ers, and 0xc. for Hams. Bacon quiet and un-
changed. Lard dull and heavy: sales of 800 barrels
at l0A@llc Butter unchanged, with moderate busi-
ness at ll@l6c. for Ohio, and i512sc. for State
Cheese In fair demand atg@ll}ec. Wool quiet and
firm sales Of small parcels fleece ut 0(145c CALI
forna at l7@3lc., and Texas washed at S5c Cotton
has ADVANCED Ho gales Of 1000 bales, at lllc. for
l01a@lS1ac for Rio, Oils quiet Linsesd at 56g51c.;
$50 hhds. Of Kentucky at 2A@al2c. Mo.sses firm at
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-17

MEETING OF TIE SrIRlruALrsrs- -CoMrLr.
MrNTs TO Mr.. FRAZER AND MRS. THoMAs.--At
meeting Of portion of the Spiritual
lists, held night or two ago, at National
Hall, the following preamble and resolutions
we're unanimously passed.: fstI
"WHEREAs, B. Frazer and his daughter.
Mrs. Thomas, during course of lectures, have
been able to produce the various phenomena
Of the so-cslled Spiritualism, such as answer
Ing correctly test questions, by the rending Of
the interrogater's thoughts, and exhortng
characteristic influence over mind and matter;
therefore,
Resolved, That we consider their entertain
ment complete exposition Of the evidences
Of spiritual intercourse, very wholesome and In
structive. tfG1i
Resolued, That we tender them vote of
thanks, and request them TO visit our city
again at their earliest convenience.
RESOLVED, That ws appoint o committee to re-
qest tho editors of our city to publish these
resolutions In thisr papers for the benefit Of
tho cause. F. HARRISON,
Gs ts E. JOHNSON,
W. F. CLEN0Y,
s er H. JOHNSON.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-17

TuB WEATHER AND THE WEEK The weather
was cool at the beginning, but has been quite
mild during the latter part of the week, and
we have now lost nearly all traces Of winter
The sky ls blue, the sun warm and the air
genial. q .r-. ''s.' b.
Business has been very active, especially
among Pork.operators, and the retail trade
animated. Our large hotels have been less
thronged, however, than for two or three weeks
previous, as Is usual little before the holi-
days. I+'- /.
All amusements have been fairly attended,
but the 0pera-house has been the center Of
attraction, though stars have been playing at
the theaters. The lectures and concerts have
also had a fair share Of patronage.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-17
Cook and Coppis Attempt to Escape.

BALTIMORE, December l6-The American
hA, received ipscisl dispatch, stating that Cook
and Coppie atten escape last night by cutting
&c s0s the jail wall TssI were ar'd on BY
The prisoners sfterysrd we're heavily ifddsd-
e CaARLEsrows, w, Dscember l5.TAt half
past eight o'clock thl6eSening twe ofshs condo
prisopsIs Cook and coppie escaped from the and
prison. They are nov ia tho custody Of Bheriu
Z They had mounted the Jail WALL when they we're
discovered by the sentinel uu the outside, who i'm
mediately gave the alarm tired upon them. d
They had sawed their msnacles asnndsr with the
blade Of a barlow.knife. which they had concealed
Il 10 asesrtained from their confession that they
have been engaged in preparing for their escape dur
fhsy made a hole In the wall near ths window,
which they, had concealed with paper hiding the
bricks they had removed under the bed. 500
.nee but surrendsfed as soon as they discovered BY
hs shot Of the sentinel that they were detected.
The sS,1i ri ass ss As
eTro directing every thing in person and Will main
sin an uninterrupted supervision Of affairs until Of
ter the execution. We do not appreheud snyfnrther
msRpER's FERRY, December I5.-P. NJ .--Grsat OF.
element prevails here at the present time on account
had cut hole through the wall and were the jail
yard wall when they were fired upon by the sentnels
outside Another account says thsi tns paIs oi tae
mystery. The prisoners are now heavily ironed and
A specal guard 10 standing over them. The streets
in front and around ths Jail are also kept elesr
old old knife and then forcing tie bars. 5ht O, q
a5 sa ssq s
ing ssntinels inside the Jail the Jailsr claimed the
right to have bis own men; the General gave way 70
eoSid have made his escape had be jumped down and
throttled the sentinel. .''H37'.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-12-17
Monetary ana Commercial,

The NnrnnIAint nf thn H0hfnaaa nf
-, =. '
was general yesterday IN ana currency
was lower In supply than II has been at apy time
-. A.. h.u,,s,. % A.. .. M, -,
eihce ethe oesihnins oi the presehtSear 1ne oheck-
ngs were heavy at all the Banking.houses, and the
deposita light yr e..
E.storn Evoh.n. =. ~. .,,,.. .;o l.,
camss ~ hs acs4stv VIZ ~ SsonsS ma
causo VI tne scarcg " mnhey, anu many oeaiers
wouia nos pay over par Ior sight checks The selling
rse Ns, Mas lNgd PT9emiium. Pei mi
ae IA DIS; an improvement Tor the two last on pre-
Vi9qs Sas ngares: guire .s,; ,,;.. ,,...a l.,
,n mart anairs were qui'e animated in the osnk
FLOUR ana Whisky continued active yesterday, and
g.eaay; p rr9V'sons @ nave implovsd: Al tne Mess
ForK onered was taken Yesterday at 3l5 10, and
holders asked " at the close Grains were hrm OK
Gept wnicn dIoopeo put was NOT really lover:
hogs were steaay yesterday, rom tne falling on OF
tne reoeipte ana holders fst In peter spirits; the
sales reaonlng 2'S44 mead. 7r'1.fg'. s s-..
The Imports and Exports OF various articles during
the t,vsntv forr honr. AZ d,rr vo.,sr,ou non .ra.
'I1 ."on .r, A'. ..n onIIe '1suAs noon, "sie'