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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23
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At a recent meeting of abolitionists at Chicago, among other things Brother Bassett" broke loose. After praising the marauder Brown, the reverend orator dis played his blood thirstiness by advocating force to abolish slavery. He defended the invasion of Virginia. He publicly stated that he had a conversation with Seward at Washington, and remarked that slavery would die by force. To which Seward as- sented and remarked, "John Quincy Adams always said so" So it appears Seward had been consulted as to the means to destroy slavery and favored force
 At the Chicago meeting there were some very fierce and bellicose spirits. Hear Brother Douglass, of Chicago:
 Bother Douglass, of Chicago, also made a speech in praise of Ossawattomie Brown. He did perfectly right. The speaker was in favor of shooting the shareholder. Op- pressors never were known to lay down their power, peacefully. It must be taken from them by force. The speaker was in favor of force; he wanted to see civil war. He looked for it; he prayed God for it, and the sooner the better for the poor and op- pressed slaves. (Applause?)"
 There was great deal in the same strain. When they became very ferocious and ex- cited, "the chair proposed to quiet tbe house by having season of prayer" and the hypocrites prayed. And so with blas- phemy. treason, prayers for civil war and cowardly abuse of the south, these follow CTS of Seward held their orgies.
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to deter us by resork to other weapons, we might as we'll undeceive him. We advise him however to cease his threats, they terrify no one.
 We have been editing this paper for more than eight years, and during that time we have been engaged in many warmly contested controversies, but this is the first instance where we have had a notice served upon us that an appeal will be taken to tribunal other than that of the public. In all our former controversies, both sides have always been content to state their cases, adduce their proofs and arguments and leave the decision to the people, but we suppose the people are now to be left out Of the question, and a more fatal and summary method of settlement is to be resorted to-"he most approved method ot the latest ciyiiizotiopi"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

EE The recent invasion of the south by the fanatical tools and hirelings of aboli- tionists has demonstrated several important facts. Among these are the following:
 l. That rebellion or insurrection among the slaves is quite unlikely. Put arms in the hands of the negroes and they would be more disposed to fight for the rights and property of their masters than against them Some of the black republican papers at the north, persist in calling the invasion rising, an instruction, rebellion, and hold forth the idea that 1t was an attempt of slaves to become free. The truth is, that not a slave was concerned in it, and those seized by force escaped at the first opportunity and returned to their masters.
 ?. That this attack was known to the black republican leaders beforehand, was canvassed and debated, and that Forbes, an Englishman, had offered other plans, which were rejected.
 5. That Brown was not mad, or if he was. the fanatics who used him put arms in the hands of madman wherewith to kill and murder.
 4. That the conduct of Brown is not re- pudiated by his northern brethren. Upon his arrest, meetings were called to raise mo- ney to pay lawyers to defend him; preach CTS of the gospel delivered sermons all over the country, wherein Brown was declared martyr and hero; the abolition presses defend him, and if they condemn his act 1t IS because 1t was premature or a failure and not because it was wrong, of itself No fact is more clearly shown than the fol- lowers of Seward and believers in the cir repressible conflict" doctrine, svmpathise with Brown, would rescue him if they dar- ed and are prepared to renew the attack.
 5. The opposition cry that the black re- publicans merely sought to prevent the further extension of slavery, and not to meddle with it where it already existed, is shown to be lie. Their war is an aggres- sive one. The soil of the south has been polluted by the footsteps of the invader
 6. It fixes the great crisis in 1860.- With such developments made and the facts before the people of the south, they will not submit to be ruled by a black re- publican President, who would promote or connive at such attacks.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23
TRAVELLING AGENTS

MR. w. WooLroRD is now out on tour for the purpose of collecting and soliciting subscribers to the True Democrat He will visit Saline, Dallas, Desba. Drew Hot Spring, Arkansas. Ashley, Bradley, Chicot and Jefferson counties We hone our friends will extend to him such aid as they conveniently can.
 Also Hon. J. A. J.cowAY 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 travelino agents.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

STEAM BoATs.-Yesterday the following boats were at the wharf.-the Red Wing. Isaac Shelby and the Julia Roane. The Isaac Shelby is a new boat in our trade.- The Julia Roane is from Ft Smith and re- ports but small rise that high up. She IS an elegant steamer and well officered.- She plies between Ft. Smith on this river and New Orleans.
 The Red Wing belongs to the mail line, and is general favorite with the public.- There are no cleverer boatmen than Capt. smith and his crew. He is prompt, pune tnal, always accommodating and under all circumstances gentleman.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23
Arkansas Bottom Lands.

The article below, is copied from the Van Buren Press. The bottom lands on the Arkansas river, above this place, have not been fully appreciated. Cotton raisers have generally confined their examinations of lands to that portion of the State east and south of this point.
 There are fine bodies of lands on the river, above Little Rock, unopened, which, if cleared, would yield their bale to the acre, or more. Galley Creek, Spadra, Fourche, Petit Jean, Horsehead, McLain's and other bottoms have lands as rich and productive as these below us. The greater part is above overflow and the planter is free from the danger that yearly threatens the cotton planter on the lower Arkansas. There is a combination of advantages in these upper river counties The bottoms for corn and cotton, the prairies for grass, the uplands for wheat and other grain, and the hills or ranges for summer pasturage and sheep and hog raising. Land there is yet cheap Praires and hill land can be entered for actual settlement at the government grad uated prices-from twelve and a half cents to a dollar and a quarter an acre. Unim- proved bottom lands, from three to ten dollars an acre.
 EXTRAORDINARY CoTToN PIcKrNG.-We give below list of sixteen hands, and the amount of cotton picked by each of them on the 2Sth ult., at the plantation of Col. Ellsworth. His place. one of the largest and richest in the State, is situated in Me Lane's Bolton, about forty miles below Fort Smith, and immediately on the Ar kansas river. The crops, this season, are remarkably good, in that neighborhood, and we think Col T. can safely challenge competition for fast picking, from any of the planters etlfer above or below Little Rock. Titswolth's hams and Titsworth's butter, have become "household words" in the mouths of all good livers in this region.
 There are many other plantations be- l lNtcll Icic anu IJltilt lNOCh, Ihc SA lIlS- worth's, among which we can point to those of Col. Arbuckle, Judge Aldridge, Mr. 1 Taylor, and Col Carter GJ Carol, as the most prominent. The planters along the river are fast becoming rich and prosper ous, and would not exchange the health and beauty of their locations, for any other part of the southern country. For Cotton, -1rkonsas can bem Me Union.
 Amount of cotton picked, Oct, 2Sth, 1859, by sixteen hands:
 Isaac, 814: Dad, 742; Peter, 719; Henry, 719; Bert, 6S4; King, 6S7; Frank, II years old, 641; Jim, GA, Andy, 604; Bob, 597; Hugh, II years old, 592; Hob, 14 years old, 5S2; Moses, 571; Sally, 547; Dan, 12 years old, 496; Ike, 12 do., 475. Total l0,075.
 Who says that we have no cotton lands, or cotton pickers in Western Arkansas?
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23
The promised Speech at Little Rock

T. c. Hindman in letter published in the last issue of the Old Line Democrat, states he will not visit Little Rock to deliver a speech.
 In Mir. Hindman's tour through his dis trict, he made bitterly personal speeches against the "Johnsons," denouncing them in the severest manner. and promised that he would visit Little Rock this month and deliver the same sort of speech here in their presence. AS the fulfllment of this promise nearly concerns Mr. Hindman's honor. and as his excuse for not doing so is wholly in- sufficient, we cannot believe that he will not be here before he takes his departure for Washington city. Perhaps his letter is another one of those subterfuges he usually adopts to throw his adversaries of their guard and take them by surprise. He does not state positively that he will not come, but only says there is no probability of 1t. We still believe that he will be here.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23
Spirit of the Arkansas Press.

The Camden Herald in disquisition upon parties grows dolorous, and says the whig party Is dead, the American party ditto, and the democrotic party has run its race. And to prove its belief that the de- mocratic party is efete, it calls for an or ganization of the opposition to it.
 The Van Buren Press states that the friends of Col. Ali. M Wilson of Wash. ington county, will present his name at the convention for the nomination to Congress from the first district.
 The following item is from the Press
 "GRAND INDIAN CoUNorL.-A grand h. dian council, composed of delegates from the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw. Creek and Seminole nations, will be held at North Fork of Canadian, in the Creek nation. commencing on the 12th of November.- The object of the council, we understand, Is to regulate matters of intercourse between the nations represented in the council such as the arrest and punishment of criminals, etc., and to bring about feeling of recip- rocity between the various nations mention ed above. The object of the council is a good one ard will no douIt have a benef : cial result"
 A writer in the Jefferson Independent, estimates the present cotton crop at 4, 250, 900 bales We take the following from the Independent:
 Since the cotton picking on 'Desha place, on the 18th inst, and published in your last issue, the same hands have so far exceeded it that send you the weights oi two hands on yesterday:
 Anthony. .2,51O Zeik .2,O94
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23
a.x- We call the attention of thosa y

Eg- We call the attention of those who may have claims under the land laws of the United States, to the card of Mr. N. P. Causin; and take pleasure, on the authority of the referee of this city, in recommend ing him as worthy of all confidence, to those who look for punctuality and atten- tion to business, strict integrity and long experience in their agent.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

D. w. CARROLL, Eso.-Wh hen in Pine Bluff some weeks since, this gentleman re- quested us to announce him as a candidate for States Attorney in the 2d judicial cir clit We lost his note on the way up, and forgot to make the announcement. We do so this week, and will add that Mr. Carroll is clever gentleman, sound democrat, and, if elected, will make first rate prosecuting attorney.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

fE MT. Navara keeps a neat fruit and family grocery store. We advise all to give him a call.
 EP The Governor of Virginia cannot pardon person convicted of treason, ex- cept the General Assembly, by resolution, gives consent.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

Gs- Last week, at Nashville, E. c. Poindexter, one of the editors of the Nash vile Union and American, was shot and instantly killed by Allen A. Hall, editor of the Nashville News. Mir. Poindexter was one of the ablest writers in the South, an unAinching democrat and true gentle
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

PHOTOGRAPHIC PoRTRAIrs.-Those who have not visited Hines gallery lately, have treat yet in store. The full size portraits taken by his instruments and afterwards painted in oil are remarkable for their fideli- tv to the originals. A cabinet portrait of Capt Pike is as good likeness as we ever saw anywhere or of any person. Hines can take as good pictures as any artist in his line and works cheaply. Go see his collection
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

THE END NOT YET-The abolitionists, failing to intimid:.te Gov. Wise into par doning old Brown, have begun to carry their threats into execution. Alexandria, Va., was fired in five different places in one night. They threaten, if Brown is hung, to burn all the border towns in Virginia and to steal slaves, even if force is neces- sary. Is this the beginning of civil war?
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

Gy- Since our last, the river has risen some six feet, affording ample water for the class of boats that usually ply in our river. The river is now receding, but the weather Is mild, and we look for another rise soon.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

GsF We write this with an India rubber pen, presented to us by John E. Reardon, bookseller and stationer. They are very like quill pen, and those who prefer quill to a steel pen will be pleased with the India rubber pen. Get one and try it.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

SAYING HIS LEssoN-The editor of the Batesville Balance, while the little disor- ganizer was at Batesville, took few les sons in courtesy. politeness and politics. In the paragraph we copy below, he retais islanders and inuendoes almost as flippantlv and glibly as his original. Ever since that visit we notice decided improvement in the Balance. Marke the gentlemanly tone, the ar of veracity and absence of spite in this:
 "The editor of the True Democrat bav- ing occasion to enjoy some of the public money in splurging around among his rich relations who have fattened off the banks has again called Mr. Woodward .Tototot') l to the chair editorial"
 This know nothing is qualifying himself for an old line democrat, and one more of. fort like the above will entitle him to a dea- conship He says his lesson very we'll and appears to have good memory of what was told him to say.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

%- One of the neatest specimens of pen engraving we have ever seen is map of the city and environs, showing the depth of the river at different points as it flows past the city, the sites for the railroad depot, station, etc. The map was drawn by Mir. Rombough of the Memphis and Little Rock railroad company, and does credit to that officer. Its beauty is not the only part oft, for 1t is no less remarkable for its accuracy. The soundings and surveys on the map were made by Capt. Williams, engineer.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

4oN. R. W. JoHNsoN.-This gentleman arrived last Sunday, and expects to spend week in our city.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

fS Seward has gone to Egypt. His prospects for the Presidency have gone to- a darker place than Egypt
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

is but the one remedy, which I trust I shall ever be ready to inhct on him or any other such creature who may attempt to assail my private character, and further notice can't take of him.
 Very respectfully yours.
 A. H. DAVIES.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23
MONTICELLO. ARK Oct IT lS5o

MEssRs. JOHNSON X YERKEs- Gentle'nen-You will please announce me as candidate for the office of States Attorney in ba second judicial district the next general election
 Very respectfully,
 w. F. SLEMONS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23
STATE OF ARKANSAS. }

COUNTY OF CHIcor.
 In the county court of said comfy Oc- tober term, Oct. 26th, 1859, 3d day
 Among other proceedings the foliowing were had, to-wit:
 On motion of David K Oursler mem Der of the county court, the following nre. amble and resolutions were unanimously ordered by the court to be adopted. N>
 Whereas, there has appeared in the True Democrat of the 2lst of September. A. D. 1859, an article signed by one "I.. D. liar. vey," rejecting on the integrity of this court, and especially on the character of the Hon. Anthony H. Davies, our presiding judge, and whereas, it is considered proper that this court should take some official action in regard to said publication-there- fore be it
 l. Resolred 5y Me county court of Chicot county, That sad sum of S6. .664 74-100 re- lerred to in said article was paid over to Judge Davies by the collector of the coun- " under an order of this court, at a time when the treasurer was laboring under pe- cuniary difficulties and unwilling to receive the same; that said sum was deposited with Judge Davies, for reasons which the court deemed sufficient to authorize them to do so, that said order was not made at the in stance of Judge Davies, the countv trea- surer or any one else, and that Judge Davies under the order of this court has disbursrU the whole of said sum of S6. .664 I4-1OO excepting $657 07-100 which the court is satisfied will be promptly paid by Judge Davies as soon as the same is duly appro- priated and ordered to be paid.
 ?. Resolved, That the charge in said pub lication, that the ola county scrip belonging to James Harrison was ordered to be paid out of said sum of $6,664 74-100 on the suggestion of Judge Davies, iS not t'ue, that such suggestion was not made by Judge Davies, nor was there ever any such order of payment made by the court; but on the contrary, an order was made to cancel said old scrip and reissue new scrip for the face of the old, payable in one and two years, with $ per cent per annum interest-the owner of the old scrip losing all the inter. est which had accrued thereon, and that Judge Davies derived any benefit from his connection with said scrip as charged in said article, this court does mol 6clieve-thC said order to cancel and reissue for the face having been one of number of similar orders made in the matter of old scrip held by divers persons.
 3. Resotred, That the charges in said publication reaecting on the character ot Judge Davies, as far as his connection with this court k concerned, we know to be un- just and untrue.
 1. ResOired, That these resolutions be spread at length on the record of this court, and that q copy of the same, together with a copy of all orders made by this court touching the matters charged against the court anl Judge Davies in said publication, made out under the seal of the court be sent by the clerk to the True Democrat for publication.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

Eg We are authorized to announce DAVID W. CARROLL, of Jefferson county, as candidate for Prosecuting Attorney for the 2d judicial circuit Mh,ch IS composed of the counties of Hot Spring. Dal,as' Caihoun, Bradley, Ashley, Drew, Chicot, Desha, Arkansas and Jefferson. Election lst Mon, day in August next.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

HAMPTON, CALHOUN Co.,, ARK, Nov. ', '59. MEssRs. JOHNSON X YERKEs-
 Srs: Please announce my name as a candidate for the office of Prosecuting Attorney for the second udcal district in the State of Arkansas and ohige yours, JAMES F. RITCHIE.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

TOR CITY CoNsTABLE.-We are authorized to announce HENR? GRIFFITHS as candidate Tor reelection to the office of City Constable
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

"sambo, why are your legs like an organ grinder9'
 ''Dunno gub it it up''
 "Case dey exhibit a monkey, bout de atreets."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

REriRED.-Miss Eliza Logan has retired from the stage--having got married.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

!3g We are authorized to announce A. I. eMilH as candidate for e-election to the office of City Recorder. 0'''oe
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

"EB We are authorized to announce E C SHlLCUTT as candidate for City Constable at the ensuing election. '''e ct
 Gazette and Old Line Democrat nlease conu
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

sIy We are authorized to announce WM. A.. COUNTS, candidate for the office of City Re. corder. '9 'e
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-23

I, Benjamin F. Stephenson, clerk of the circuit court and ex-oficio clerk of the coun- ty court of said county, do hereby certify that the foregoing four pages and the above part of this page contain true copies of the foregoing orders and resolutions, as they now respectively remain of record in my office.
 As witness my hand and the seal of said
 couty court hereto affixed, at my L. office, on this 5th day of Novem-
 Der, 1859.
 B. F. STEPHENSON, Clerk.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-20
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

SATURDAY, Feb. 1e-6P NJ.
The steamship New York sailed for Bremen to-day with
In specie on freight Exchange closed arm at last
quotations, bankers asking 1923 for sterling, and
bl2h Id for francs. For days TO come there will
be no considerable shipments Of specie from this port
the next Cunard steamer sails from Boston.
Money rather easier today. Some of the banks are
Offering loans below their late minimum, and money is
quite plentiful In the street at FIVE per cent We hear
deed Of loans below that figure but five must be quoted
as the regular rate Less change taken place among
the discount brokers' but that market also concessions
are made by lenders 70 effect transactions
The stock market was stronger this morning. and some
Of the stocks in which there temporary speculation
sold at higher prices but before the close of the day the
Improvement was lost and prices fell back Among the
State stocks Mssonrs attracted some attention and rose
fraction The government loan remains at 1929 st which
rate, as We have observed does not pay the average
price rendered by bidders Chicago and Rock Island was
In good demand at the first board the price rose 10 o1x
1t fell OIL, however, In the afternoon 10 6lk We are
crediby informed that the rumors which are aoat In
reference TO the Rock Island bridge are unounded that
the bridge In good condition. aud that no sus have
been commenced against 1t. Business on the Rock
Island, Galcna and Michigan Southern ID said 10 DO
revving The Illinois Central IA upderstood 10 have
received the balance Of the from England and the
price to-day shows IN Improvement of one per cont
New York Central was higher this morning. but declined
In the afternoon. Erie siower to-day-scemuey in con-
sequence Of the rupture between the lines Reading was