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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-25
Those Banners.

Under the head of colloquial' the Po- cahontas Advertiser has the following:
 Yea, and verily it seemeth right and pro per that we should address to the "True Democrat" or the editors thereof-who are supposed to be well informed on most subjects-a question of great and paramount importance; and we hope and trust that satisfactory answer may be rendered, that we may satisfy the minds of the good peo- pie now domicilated in the northern DOT tion of the banner State" We intend to put the question fairly and seriously, and, in the language of-somebody: " No hope for them as laughs
 It is said, yea, 1t is known, that at the meet ing of the Cincinnati convention, three ban ners were wagered that Arkansas. in pro portion to her population, would not give a larger majority of votes for JEEMEs than any other State in this glorious Union. And it doth appear that when we were put to the test, we "did'' it. Yea, verify, we smote the Philistines with the edge of the sword, and-won the banners.
 NOW, uolil IL uol appear 1hto we ol tHe north are entitled to one banner? and, con- fidentially, Mr. True Democrat, if you will lend us your aid in obtaining said banner, we will kuss" rotation, "go in'' for per diem, and have chickenfght for the bene- fit of the church.
 We remember the wager or wagers but do not know whether the banners were ever received. Maj. T. B. Flournoy can no doubt inform the Advertiser all about them. We will do all we can to get the banner for the North, but the inducements held out are not very weighty. For rota- tion is defunct in the abstract and in the concrete; it will be a long time before ano- ther Speaker of the House can be found to sign certificates for services not rendered and we would rather eat chickens than see them fight
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-25

CRoPs AND FRuIT-From letters and our exchanges received from all parts of the State, the crops are represented as pro- missing, with but one exception, where the wheat in some of the southern counties is represented as poor. The farmers and planters are very busy and with ordinarily favorable weather more will be produced in Arkansas during the present year than in any former one
 The prospect of good prices and ready sales stimulates the farmers. We are glad to learn that the fruit in the north. which was represented as entirely destroyed, is not altogether cut off In some localities and sheltered situations, peaches and other early fruit yet remain. Wheat generally is promising. As an evidence of the ip- crease of this culture, we note the fact that the boats going up the river carry numbers of agricultural machines, such as patent thrashers, reapers, etc.
 Another evidence is in the erection of steam mills in various counties, with all the modern improvements for turing out the finest flour. These are true signs of the growth of a country and prove that North Arkansas will, in time, become large ex- porter of provisions, bread -stuffs and stock Even now, If the amount of produce and stock sent off, could be ascertained, it would astonlsh those who have been taught to look upon our State as Nazareth, out of which no good could come.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-25
The Memphis and Little Rock Railrc

We learn that twenty-nne miles of this road, from this city to White river has been let in three contracts. Proposals for two other lettings, embracing the remaining DOT tions of the division from Arkansas to White rivers were received but not accept ed. The contractors are advertising for hands, and from all we can learn, the work is to be commenced forthwith The coun- ty of Pulaski and the city of Little Rock pany have, or will have fifty or sixty thou sand acres of land on this division of the road, and Mr. Trigg will doubtless be able to get individual subscriptions to a large amount The estimate of the engineer of the company for preparing the forty seven miles for the track, is little over two thou sand dollars mile It is evident that the company can build this division of the road as the county and city bonds are or should be at par value. They are safe investment. and no doubt will sell readily.
 The Gazette of last week, in speaking of the division of the road between Memphis and White river, says:
 Notwithstanding the disastrous over flow of the Mississippi, the Memphis road has not been materially injured; and, so soon as the waters subside, prompt steps will be taken to put it in active operation -and this can be done in few days. Be fore the coming of another flood in the father of waters it is hoped that steps will be taken to prevent its doing any injury or offering any impediment to this road"
 Itis gratifying to note this progress of the company and the assurance that the road will be built One road in Arkansas will have the effect of causing others to be built.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-25

EEs" The Madison Journal of the I4th inst, copies the card of Mr. Dunn and the editor replies 'thereto in equally strong but better language. With the personal quar- rel between the parties we have nothing to do. With Mr. Hooper we have no ac- quaintance; did not know such man was in existence until we saw his paper, or what political course he intended to pursue. We believe that Mir. Dunn is capable of writing much better card than the foolish one he published, and it's peculiar style has led many to believe that 1t is one of the immortal productions of the immortal Tap pertit Not content with attacking Mr. Hooper, 1t strikes at Mr. Oates, Senators Sebastian and Johnson, Gen. Coldwell and the True Democrat. The faction that Mr. Dunn has, unfortunately tied to-" has one favorite mode of warfare. If man has independence enough to resist their fool ish and abortive attempt to divide the party, they call him a :" hireling and minion, , ca missionary sent by the Johnson Sebas- tan faction" ga bought serf," etc. These men are the veriest tyrants that ever tried to be leaders and exact the most implicit obedience from those whom they manage to deceive in supporting them. This mode of warfare has been in use a long time and was a favorite one with the know nothings. Strangers, ulacquailted with the facts, are led to suppose that somewhere there is a raw head and bloody bones of junto, or clique, or family and if they happen to vote contrary to the wishes of these petty ty- rants, they are told that they are hirelings, serfs, collar men, etc. Thank God, this cry is wearing out, and honest men are not to be detelred from doing their duty be- cause of having such epithets hurled at them.
 The phrase < Johnson Sebastian faction" is very rich one, coming as it does from a mere squad of bolters from the democratic party; mere handful of camp adventurers who followed off a would be leader, and is applied by them to the great body of Ar kansas democracy. Their numbers, never large, are growing "small by degrees and beautifully less," so that in year the names of them all may be written on a page of note paper. A more miserable attempt at defection on a more miserable plea or excuse never was known in the history of party and the failure is as complete as it deserved
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-25
From the Weekly Ledger.


 Alr. James Redpath, renowned as Kan sas freedom shrieker and firm believer in negro equality, has recently been on visit to Hayti, and is writing series of articles for the New York Tribune, which give a most unfavorabe account of the morals and the condition of the people of that country Air. Redpath's account of the low state of morals is truly deplorable. He says mar riage is almost unknown Thewoman who lives in the house with the man is regarded as his wife, but each man who can afford 1t IS expected to support several concubines And this promscuous intercourse degrades neither the man nor woman in the estima- tion of society Indeed, the mother first gives her consent before the daughter as- sumes the relation of concubine Mir. Red path says the doctrine of free love, as ap- plicable to the present condition of society, has had free scope there for many years and a more utterly demoralizing system, or one better adapted to drive out all purity there Is from the earth, can scarcely be conceived of.
 In Hayti one would suppose that the highest realizations of the abolitionists ought to be realized. The country enjoys all the blessings of negro rule, uncontami- hated by the interference or presence of white men. What must be the state of it's socie- ty when such firm believer in the divine rights of negroes is compelled to bear such testimony as the above?
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-25

THE GEOLOGICAL SURvEY--From the Batesville papers we learn that Dr. D. D. Owen, State Geologist, and assistants were at that city. The Sentinel:
 PERsoNAL.-Dr David Dale Owen, the State Geologist, and MT. E. T.Cox, his assistant, called on us on Wednesday last They were both enjoying good health, and informed us that they intended to make more thorough examination of the country during the present season. While in town they got several specimens of mineral some of which they pronounced to be valu- able. We wish these gentlemen success, and hope every one who has the interest of Arkansas at heart, will not fail to collect all the specimens they can for the inspection of the State Geologist
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-25
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During the same period, there has been brought to the State, and circulated, or in progress of circulation, about 65 thousand copies of Bibles and Testaments
 Two months more of toll and labor will close my agency for this most glorious of all the institutions of Christian benevo- lence. While life lasts 1 shall cherish with fond recollection the many friends through out my field of labor, who have greeted me at each visit with open arms, warm hearts, and liberal hands True 1 hnve been re- pulsed in some instances, and by those from whom l had expected differently; if the cause is in me 1 am sorry for it, and beg pardon from those aggrieved; if in them, I freel ly forgive without the condition of re- pentance on their part, but if 1t was the cause for which have plead for and that was repulsed, l must refer the matter to higher tribunal than that of earth
 Very truly your friend,
 JOHN BUCHANAN,
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-25

TIE SOUTHERN CoNvENnoN.-We are indebted to the kindness of our friend J. w. Cheatham, for copies of Vicksburg pa pers of the 14th inst, from which we learn that the convention adjourned on the pre- ceding day. The resolution favoring the re-opening of the African slave trade was adopted after much discussion. The mi nority report was refused admittance a. not being couched in respectful language, where upon, Gov. Foote, the rejuvenated, with one or two others, retired in disgust. The proceedings will, no doubt be published in pamphlet form. We see that Mr. Ross, of Arkansas, was member of the body.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-25
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Baron Alexander Von Humboldt, the geographer and savan, died at Berlin, re- gently.
 The Texans have entered the Indian re- serve, killed fifteen and forced others to flee The Indians on the lower reserve have gathered at Ross encampment.
 There was great destitution at the mines in Kansas Territory. Provisions were so scarce that several persons had actually starved to death
 Paul Morphy, the chess-hero is at New York, < flaming out" all the chess players, receiving testimonials of all kinds from lau- rel wreaths to massive sets of gold and sil yer chess-men and is the biggest kind of a native lion.
 Hon. Linn Boyd is upon his feet again and preparing to thrash the opposition in Kentucky.
 Beyond doubt, there are agents at Pike's Peak, at work getting up an expedition which is to be concentrated in Chihuahua and Sonora There are hundreds at the mines absolutely starving, desperate and ready for any emergency, so that com pany for the invasion of Mexico can be easily raised.
 Washington Irving is seventysix years of age. He has completed his life of Washington, which is in five volumes.
 A little girl, eight years old, daughter of Warren Leonard of Deerfield, Mass, was whipped by her mother and thereupon pro- ceeded to the river and drowned herself
 Swan & Co.,, the lottery dealers, charged with illegally vending lottery tickets, had their trial on the 10th and 11th inst, at Augusta, Geo. They were convicted, but appealed to the supreme court.
 We notice in the northern papers a de, bate as to whether the overland mail route can be discontinued. It would appear from this that the question of discontinuing 1t has been mooted. Should it be done, it will create great deal of dissatisfaction.
 Accounts from all the upper tributaries of the Mississippi, show them to be rising An overflow of the lower Mississippi is feared
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-25

ES- Agents for the True Democrat are authorized and requested to make full set dement's with Dr. Brugman, our travelling agent. We contemplate change in the business of the office, so as to approximate as nearly as possible to the cash system While our local agents will continue to receive and forward subscriptions or the names of subscribers, it will greatly aid us in the settlement of our accounts, if they will make full statement of their agencies to our travelling agent, so that the accounts in his hands may not conflict with those in the hands of others, or similar bills for the same items be twice presented to one per son.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-25
A CARD.

l notice in the Cincinnati Commercial, that the St. Bt. Pocahontas left Cincinnati between two days. I wish to say that the Pocahontas owes no person that she has not the money to pay, and left Cincinnati in daylight. We owe the Commercial s1O, the bill was not presented, and as to the Gazette and MT. Bellman, we would not stand Bellman's black mail. Mr. B. s. Ruly of the custom house will pay all debts of the Pocahontas.
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-25

Esr The Fort Smith Herald is wonder fully troubled about the rate of State tax ation. It wants why and wherefore These gentry are very impatient-always on nettles-always demanding with feve- rish air. Let the Herald keep cool, save its philippics for the dog-days, and when we have nothing else to do we will answer it. In the meantime it can amuse itself by setting down figures and adding them up, and, when it gets long string of them, bursting into tears over the vastness of the amount.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-25
Old Lines and New Lines.

In reply to the communication of P. z. Rinctum, esq, we tell him that he and his friends have perfect right to vote as they please. Inasmuch as this is yet free coun try, every man has right to think and act for himself in all political matters.
 We have noticed that the allies are very fond of the term "Old Line Democrats. !" and repeat it upon every possible occasion as if there was some charm in it. At the same time those so fond of using the phrase are either men of doubtful political reputa- ton or new corners who have never voted the democratic ticket half dozen times in Arkansas. And we saw them, on every possible occasion thick as three in bed'' with recent converts-receiving sympathy, ald and encouragement from the opposition and making war upon old line democrats, like Senator Sebastian and his friends. who were fighting the battles of democracy in Arkansas before these fellows were done wearing them triangular cloths" We were willing that these upstarts should ex- clude from their faction as many as they pleased. This attempt to draw a line in the democratic party between old and new members will prove an unmitigated hum- bug. Old democrats are not to be caught with such chaff. We have some curiosity to know the prerequisites to admission into the select and aristocratic circle of self styled "old liners" It may be worth while to know how long a man must have been democrat, how many years an old llne whig must remain in state of proba- ton, how long a young democrat just twen- , ty-one trs"of age must wait, and what exceptions, if any, there are to the rule. Our idea of the democratic party was that every honest member of it was the peer of another and equally entitled to all rights and privileges. It seems that there is to be an "upper ten' in Arkansas democra- cy; set of exclusives; privileged few We have no fears that such set let them call themselves :" Old Liners or "New Liners,' let them have any tests, signs or passwords, will ever become very formida- ole, The great body of the party are fully aware that the present is not time to en- courage divisions in the ranks and will re- fuse to follow off the bolters aud seceders No new flag with its motto of " old liners" can seduce them from their allegiance to the old democratic flag under whose folds they have so often marched to victory No new tangled music is as dear to them as the old democratic marches.
 Hereafter we may notice further this sil ly attempt to draw lines in the party at this juncture when harmony and unity of action are most needed, and meanwhile ask the democracy of Arkansas to re read these words from the farewell address of Gen Jackson:
 " From disappointed ambition anll inor- dnate thirst for power you have reason to fear, said he, '' that factions will be form ed and liberty endangered It is against such designs, whatever disguise the orators may assume, that you have especially to guard yourselves
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-25
Arkansas River News.

The Arkansas river has risen at this point about nine feet and is still rising. The water IS quite red, showing it is from the main tributaries A considerable rise is expect ed though not an overhowing one.
 Our wharf is busy, two or three boats at the landing most of the time. We now have regular packets from this point to Ft Smith, Memphis and Napoleon, besides three or four regular traders to New Or leans. This gives ample opportunity to our friends in the way of commerce and trade
 The little steamer Titania, on her down. ward trip with fat-boat loaded with coal, struck the rocks few miles above this point, sinking the fat-boat and contents immediately. This accident took place in deep water, hence the loss was entire.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-25

Gss The burning of the cotton bales came off at the Metairie race course on Sat urday evening, in presence of quite num- Der of people. The object, as our readers doubtless know in advance, was to test the superiority of the iron tie over the ordinary hemp tie, for the security of cotton bales agalnst the destruction by fire. The result was a triumphant vindication of the superi- or merit of the iron tie. The expense of the experiment, which was a very interest ing one, was borne by Mr. Fassman. in ventor and owner of the iron tie.
 Four bales of cotton were subjected to the test to-wlt: one bale of ordinary packing, rom a country press, bound in rope: n similar bale bound in iron; one small com pressed bale bound in rope, and a similar bale bound in iron All were placed on properly erected piles of pitch-pine sticks, filled in with chips and shavings, in order that the fire when started might be fierce and rapid
 At half-past , o'clock, the fire wa. fairly and equally applied on the windward side ol the bales. In fifteen minutes, most of the ropes of the two rope-bound bales had parted, allowing the cotton to break out and burn rapidly in many parts. By this tune, the bagging of the two iron-bound bales was pretty we'll burnt off; but the iron bands remaining firm, no impression had been made upon the cotton but an outside charrlng, of no depth to speak of.
 At 6 o'clock, the rope bound bales had fallen down or spread out, in loose masses with the flames burning freely in many places. At this time, the iron bound boIes resembled bales of black moss more than the outer cotton chared They remained frm on their supports, the air circulatino freely on all sides of them. Only wbaro the ilre was hottest and longest applied did there appear to be distension or nater;aI injury to the cotton.
 At quarter-past six, the outer fire bav;no. all burnt away, the iron bound bales show, ed very little lire and appeared to have sns. 'aile' very llttie damage, whilst the loose and outspread masses of cotton ,vb;oh on9 h~1 been rope bound bales continued bnrn;m~ r'o. rapidly with the appearance of soon ha;n99 entirely destroyed. V" oeiiiS
 The result of this experiment WA tb;n,- commends Mr. Fassman's iron t;e ta'h, to rhs sefiouS consideration of all interested in tbo serious consideration of all intarostod r' cotton trade.-N O. Crescent Nav D
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-25

DAVIS RAILWAY LETTER. Being thereto requested, we have given space to this let ter, which contains some sensible remarks and some very silly ones. The writer con tends for too much in asking for the initial punt or tne road to be placed east of the Mississippi. Again, he misrepresents oths CT routes and thereby weakens his own case. We give it simply as part of the discussion on the subject, in order that our readers may have chance to know all that is said thereon.