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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
Trouble Brewing at the North.

Over the northern States and especially over their cities, dark cloud is lowering. Should they succeed in crippling the south, upon whose products the greater part of their prosperity depends, the result would be to close their factories, bankrupt their importing firms and destroy their com merce. Independent of this, there is a spirit of agrarianism abroad among them that will, some day, consume much that is valuable. The result is that labor starves. yet is unwilling to be employed Domes tic labor in the families of the north is diff ficult to procure, yet thousands are unem. ployed. The employers refuse to give any. thing bnt scanty wages, and the employees prefer short life of vice to a long, finger. ing one of ill requited labor to wind up with death in hospital Society is de- moralized the most foul and corrupt isms flourish like willows by the water-courses and worse than all there is growing an- tagonism between the rich and the poor The fanatics who are waring upon the south will find to their cost, ere long, that the white slaves of the north are mere to bo dreaded by them, than the black slaves here are to be feared by us. When mobs of hun. gry men and women are sacking and pilag- ing, demanding food and fuel, and initiating the Parisians of the first revolution they may learn that charity should begin at home as a matter of policy. The growing agrarian- ism, the breaking up of all ties, the de- moralization of society at the north will all produce their bitter fruits. Whether the present winter will witness one of these outbreaks, will depend good deal on the severity of the season. Fortunately, bread stuffs are yet low priced and there is no commercial panic. But the people of the north slumber upon volcano. Its pent up fires will some day burst forth when they will find it necessary to hang their John Browns at home
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
Thirty-Sixth Congress First Session.

WAsHIYGroS, Dec. 13.- Senate-The Senate yesterday was principally occupied in discussion between Senators Iverson and Bigler respecting the loyalty of north ern democrats to the south.
 In replying to an inquiry of Senator Johnson, Senator Trumbull said under the existing state of affairs, he would not vote to admit as a sovereign State eithera com- munity of negroes or Indians.
 Senator Johnson charged Senator Doo- little with sympathizing with Brown.
 Senator Doolittle denied such sympathy, but said the affair at Harper's Ferry dwin- dled into insigniicancy when comparedN with Atchison's invasion of Kansas.
 House-In the House yesterday Hick- man, of Pa, charged President Buchanan with carrying the recent elections in Penn- sylvania by promising the people that Kan sas should come in as a free State and af- rewards violating these promises. He said the north had become convinced that the only thing which will satisfy the south IS the right to carry slavery everywhere, and plant it anywhere against the united wishes of the northern people. He a d the north charged the south with the violation of old covenants. compacts and compromises, and it was well enough the south should know it. He said the democratic part has been made bankrupt by President Buchanan, and that the people would prevent the threaten ing dissolution of the Union.
 Mir Gartrell, of Georgia, asked how would they prevent it. Hickman replied, eighteen millions of freemen, raised to in. dustry and habits of the right kind, will always be ready to cope with eight millions without auxiliaries. Applause. q Adjourned
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
Whither Will They Go2

In several of the southern States. the legislatures, now in session, have or are about to pas, acts requiring the removal of the free negroes. The juornals of those States are speculating where these people will go when required to leave the slave holding States. They scout at the idea of Liberia and though great inducements are offered to get them to Hayti or Jamaica, they will not go there. Though there is very little distinction in races in Mexico or Central America. they are averse to going there. It Is remarkable fact that the free negroes of Arkansas have nearly all gone to Kansas. One in hundred may have gone to Cincinnati, but the exodus was to Kan sas. Upon asking them why they were going there the replies were always evasive: they had been told it was the best place or they had heard it was not far. The most of them went by the way of St. Louis, greater distance than to Ohio, Illinois or In- diana The information concerning Kan sas seems to have been communicated to them at least two years ago and under such pledges or oaths of secrecy that they have refused to tell the source from whence they derived it.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
4 Move in the Right Direction.

In another column will be found call made by many of our prominent citizens, for railroad convention. We appeal to every public spirited citizen to come for ward and participate in the meeting to be held on Thursday.
 It is unnecessary for us to urge the i'm portance of pushing forward the great cause. The cause of railroads is the cause of all.
 The Memphis and Little Rock railroad is now in condition that places its com pletion beyond doubt It is oAlya qeus- tion of time. Let us hasten the glorious day when our city will be brought in daily communication with the balance of the country. With this railroad will come the telegraph. With both will come popula- tion, and in a few years we have every reason to hope we will witness the erection here of foundries, manufactures, and on every hill top of our beautiful city, evidences of increasing wealth and prosperity.
 0 PiN"iuOhe oi tne talrO anu ui'oii railroad, Mir. Brayman, is now on a visit to Europe, to make negotiations for the building of that road. There is every req son to believe he will succeed.
 These two lines are but the first divisions of the road to southern and western Arkan- sas. Their interest is identified with ours, and as south Arkansas will aid north Ar kansas in the Cairo and Fulton road, so will western Arkansas aid eastern Arkansas in the completion of the Memphis road.
 The railroad spirit is becoming aroused along the line of the railroad, projected from Napoleon to Little Rock. There is strong probability that Doct J John A. Jordan will be called to the presidency of that enter prise, and from his known character fol energy and good management, confidence will be established in its success. If so, iu few years we may have the consolation ot witnessing another great work completed All these works directly interest every citi zen of Arkansas, as well as the citizens o this city. It then behooves us to respond to this feeling which is every where on the increase in onr State.
 Little Rock has no voice in the directory of the Memphis and Little Rock road There is no need of argument to show that she should have Our citizens must take stock sufficient to give us hearing in the bead. Our city, county bonds and private funds have been invested in it. The legis- lature gave our lands to the road. We have men of intelligence and ability and we should insist on their being placed in the directory, to look after and aid in the faith ful application of these donations and in vestments, and not leave it entirely to strangers and nonresidents of our State.
 Mir. Robinson is making a hard struggle to complete the road. Let us give him, in every possible way, to use the plough mans phrase, 'God speed.'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
Letter from Hon. A. Rust.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. s, 1859.
 Sir: At meeting of the democratic national committee on yesterday, the 23d day of April next, was the time appointed for the assembling of the democratic con- vention at Charleston, South Carolina, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the presidency and vice presidency.
 This involves the necessity on the part of the people of Arkansas to hold a con- vention at aa earlier day than the one already appointed, to select delegates to represent them in that convention.
 The objections to an earlier day than the 2l Monday in May, occurred to me and were suggested to the committee, but the members from the free States deeming 1t of vital importance to have an early nomination, in order that the questions involved in the impending contest might be fully discussed and thoroughly under stood by their people, and giving utterance to the most conservative, the most gener- ous and patriotic sentiments and purposes with regard to the struggle in which the friends of the constitution and of the rights of the south under it. are now engaged with the cohorts of abolitonism, arrayed under the banner of the vile, miscreant and traitor, Wm. H. Seward and his "irrcpressble conflict" there was general disposition on the part of the southern members of the committee to acquiesce in their wishes
 Though Ivoted myself against an earlier day than the 2nd Monday in May, in view of the momentous issue, now conceded almost everywhery to be involved in the approaching presidential contest, being neither more nor less than the perpetuitv of the Union itself and of the assurances of our friends from the north that with ample time for thorough canvass they could carry number of their States for 8 candidate in every way acceptable to the people of the south did not insist upor it. Hoping that Arkansas will send q strong delegation of her most intelligent and reliable men to represent her in tn, Charleston convention,
 am your obedient servant,
 A. RUST.
 Member of the democratic national com mttee from Arkansas.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
Democratic Conventions---National, State and Congressional.

The attention of the democracy is here- with called to the time fixed upon for the conventions, and the action taken by the democratic state convention of May, 1856, in relation to the assembling of the state convention in 1860.
 The resolution passed by the convention of the democracy of first the district, fixed upon Dover, Pope county, the 2d Monday of May, 1860, for the assembling of the next convention for Congressman. The resolu- tion passed by the convention of the de- mocracy of the second district fixed upon Philadelphia, Clark county, 2d Monday in May, 1860, for the next convention in that district, for Congressmen.
 Under the resolution adopted by the state convention of 1856, Messrs. PETER T. JCRUTcHFND, GENL. R. M. GAINES, JOIN $. HoUsToN, DE RosEY CARROLL, w. H. FIELD, jr., $. B. JoNEs, J. H. HoBBs, J. M. KILLGoRE, ARTHUR THOMPSON, JOHN NSOlLLlN, DK D. C. DTALL1NGS, NeTe UD- pointed as Me erecutiye committee to select the place and fix upon the time for the re- assembling of the democratic state conven- tion of 1860.
 The national democratic convention meets on the fourth Monday, (being 23d) of April, 1860, at Charleston, s. c.
 The state convention has the appointing of delegates to the Charleston convention. We therefore suggest to the committee to agree upon day, at least as early as 1st Monday in April, 1860. We trust the chairman will communicate with the mem- bers of the committee, and have the day fixed prior to the Charleston convention. and to have the same published as early as possible, in order that primary meetings of the cuunties may be held to send dele gates.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
Ns-m IN$H'

To CoRREsPoNDENTs.- ought to have hearing, but it will do no good just now She states the case too plainly to succeed
 MT. Carroll's article, of forty mortal long pages, is no doubt well written, but it is not punctuated, or divided into sen- tences, and appears to have been thrown off at one sitting, by the light of dim lamp and the writer's hand cramped by the cold Even the compositors, who usually can read anything resembling writing, give it up, so that we have to get Can expert" to copy it. Its non-appearance sooner may be ascribed to this cause
 North Fork" "A. F." Il. L. M;" Sly" "True Democrat Man." "J. S." "Amity;" J. S. No. ?" John w. Ham, bey;" !" Ret; '' C." '' Justice" 'Urbis" and others, have been thrown in the drawer awaiting an examination. Some of these have gone out of date, and the matters they treat of are forgotten. we Will take these and others up, read them and print such as we can.
 Jedediah Jenkins," though we'll writ ten, is declined Of poetry we have a surfeit. Two-thirds of it is love poetry, or rather, love rhymes Among these are six verses addressed to Fannie" near Elkton, Ky, and written by Willie. After de- plorlng his lonely condition, regretting her absence and wondering whether he will ever find so dear friend. Willie closes as follows:
 |" Arkansas has girls as fair.
 As Kentucky or any other land, But beauty alone will not compare
 With thy kind atfectionate heart and generous
 hand.''
 If there is any doubt as to the quality of this verse there can be none as to the quan- tlty The measure is good, especially of
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
CONGRESS.

The Senate met on the 9th inst, and or ganized at once; 63 Senators were present, their being three vacancies-one in Texas, one in Minnesota and one in Oregon.- Senator Mason introduced resolution Of inquiry relative to the seizure of the arse nal at Harper's Ferry. Trumbull, oflll., tried to stife it by adding the arsenal at Liberty, Mo-, from which arms were taken four or five years ago.
 In the House, after the first ballot for Speaker, Mr. Clark, of Mo-, offered reso- lution that those who indorsed the book of Helper, now being circulated by the aboli- tionists, are not fit material for Speaker- Sherman, the abolition candidate, is in this category. This gave rise to much debate and shuffling among the black republicans, who disavowed sympathy in the Harper's Ferry movement To enable our readers to judge of the relative strength of the par ties and to show that the south Americans hold the balance of power, we give the fol- lowing statement: The full number of members is 237. Of these, there are 113 republicans; 93 democrats; 2S south Ame- rlcans; anti-Lecompton democrats. In full vote, it requires ll9 to elect. One of the democratic members from Ky, is unable to vote for Speaker, wanting few months of being p years of age. The Hi nois members voted for Bocock, the demo- cratic candidate. There are contested seats. Except the lllinios members, the Douglas men scattered their votes.
 Under date of the 14th inst, from Wash lngton, we learn that Trumbull's amend ment to Mason's resolution was lost by a vote of p to 32 Masons resolution was then passed by yeas 55-nays 0.
 In the House, Sherman tried to excuse hls lndorsement of Helpers book, by say ing that he had not read it. Feeling ran very high, and the southern members talk ed plainly. The northern members nlav their old game of taunts and sneers and af- feet to despise the idea of dissolution of the Union, We will keep this atticle open until we go to press, so that in the event of the election of a Speaker we may announce it. The election of black republican Speaker may lead to important and direful results.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21

The wooden superstructures of railroads have to be renewed every eight years It costs the different railroads in the United States S4,000, ,O00 year to renew the tim berS.
 Kit Carson is not dead.
 Frank Wright, at Woodville, New Hampshire, murdered his wife, cut her open and took out her heart. Nice man, that Wright!
 The Boston Post is getting sassy" It says young lady who impatiently awaits her wedding night may be suspected of nonia.
 At the Schiller Festival at the Crystal Palace, at Sydenham, one song was sung by 1000 voices and heard by 20 ,00O persons.
 Our swamp landa are capable of raising cranberries. The dismal swamp of Vir, ginia is being explored with a view to put 1t in cranberry culture. It yields an almos fabulous profit. One boy can make thou sand dollars from single acre in one sea son. There Is not an acre of land in thi State which is not valuable. The yer summits of the hills, or so-caIled noun talns, can be cultivated, or if too rocky they will make excellent quarries. Gu lowest sunken lands are capable of raisin cranberries.
 Ii any body wants divorce let him O her go to kansas. It requires only twent, days residence to entitle the party to com mence suit. "Cold feet'' is a suficien ground for decree. Illinois and Indian, are laid in the shade.
 The University of Virginia has 59O stu dents.
 They hnve new article entitled paten pocket umbrellas.
 It IS supposed that the Virginia legisla ture will pass laws permitting negroes tc testify against white abolitonists and mak ing the penalty of running off negroes death by hanging. We submit whethe the latter would not be good law in Ar kansas.
 The day for the meeting of the Charles ton convention has been fixed on the 23d o April next.
 As a set-off to the meetings of the aboli tionists, the real people. the democratic masses at the north are holding immens' meetings and denouncing abolitionism, tn, foray of Brown and the attempt to involve the country in a civil war. The speeches resolutions and other proceedings were highly spirited.
 The legislatures of several southern States are providing for the building o State armories. We have skilful work men, and should have large workshops If necessary, founderies could be established at which cannon could be cast. As Arkansas bids fair to become to- bacco raising country. we give some tobacco statistics. More tobacco IS smoked thar otherwise consumed. Turkey and Persia
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21

runaway negroes and for the improvement of the people of each nation in agriculture, manufactures and the domestic arts.
 The Times has an able article concerning the approaching election, railroads and the proper policy to be pursued. But few will dissent from the positions laid down and spirit of the article with one exception. In the course of his remarks the editor says:
 6 The State can afford the aid, and by iudcious fnanciering, sine can renew her bonds, and borrow msaey to build the roads within her limits. This is platform, and in selection for Governor, we shall look for a man who will stand upon it."
 If the object is to set the State back twenty years, to crush out all hope of prog ress and to utterly destroy every contem- plated improvement in Arkansas, the most effectual way is to renew her bonds. By so doing, the lands mortgaged for their redemption will be released and State be- come liable With four millions or more to pay, to be wruns from the people it will be madness to talk of State credit No, Mr. Wheeler;-let the Real Estate Bank bonds be paid with the assets of that bank and the State relieved from that burden. Resist all attempts to renew the bonds, to fltad the debt, or ia any way, shape, or form, to make the State or rather the tax. payers responsible. This done and the bonds of the State Bank put in a train for payment and in few years Arkansas will be freed from her old debt. Pursue this policy, and let the world see that we can and will pay all just debts and the credit of our State, backed by our growing resour- ces, will be unlimited All reasonable projects sustained by the State can be carried out and projected railroads built, aided by the fostering care of our govern ment. Let the old bonds stay as they are with all their securities and pledges and, in stead of renewing them, cause them to be paid off. There are ample means to do it. This done let the State take stock to the amount of twenty millions of dollars, if necessary, in railroads Garry out the ] democratic policy of the last seven years, let Arkansas get rid of this incubus and there is no setting limit to her future greatness Renew those bonds. or otherwise make the State alone responsible for their payment and you drive the legislature to taxation of not less than two per centum per annum or to repudiation. In either alternative inter- nal improvements and all things else would languish and suffer- Whenever one of these bonds is received by the State let it come in cancelled and fully satisfied as can easily be done, and not have new bonds issued by the State, which the people will have to pay or utterly repudiate. Are we not right, Mr. Times? It seems to us that every man who is in favor of railroads or other Improvements, should insist on the banks paying their own debts as far as the assets extend and leave the State free to aid all these enterprises.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21


 "We have noticed several of the leading papers in this district charging T. c. Hind. man, with writing letters u this Helena and Little Rock organs, eulogfs1hg the Hon. T. c. Hindman to the skies, etc. Now we have not said much about this matter, simp ly because we had no proof of his practis- ing such things. But since Hindman was here. we have heard it rumored about town. that he fixed up an editorial notice of his speech here, for our neighbor of the Herald. We are pretty certain that there is some truth in this rumor, and in order to satisfy ourselves and the public generally, we would be pleased for our neighbor-if he has such document-to publish 1t in his paper next week As this is the only way that the matter can be brought in it's pro- Der light, we hope friend Martin will grati- fy the citizens of this and adjoining coun- ties, by complying with our request. Come Jim, give us the review of Col. Hindman's speech-written by T. c. Hindman.'
 We are authorized to say that Viator and Hindman are one and the same. In day or two, we shall have in our possession, a per tion of the original manuscript in the hand writing of Tommy, received from the office of the State Rights Democrat with certif. cates of those by whom it was received. If anybody still doubtsit, we shall beprepared to show him the original so far as that is concerned, we have "dead thing" on the little fellow.
 We learn from other sources, that Hind man seeing Mir. Martin of the Randolph Herald taking notes of his speech, prepar- ed an editorial, which Mr. Martin declined publishing. Now, it is said that this re- view of the effort of Tommy the orator, by Tommy the writer, is in strain of pane gyric equal to Viator. If not, MT. Martin should publish it, to show the opinion is erroneous. If 1t is, he ought to show the people what Mir. Hindman thinks of Mr. Hindman. It was written for publication and we sincerely hope the editor of the Herald will give the production to an i'm patient public. Let us have the precious document, by all means. If it is Hind mans handwriting preserve it, for some of his friends will swear they wrote 1t.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
LnLe Rock.. Dee. l5, lSo9.

MR EpIToR: I see in the last number of the Old Line Democrat, call IS made upon Granville McPherson, to consent to run for the city council. l think this would be an excellent selection, and hope Mir. NJ. will consent to serve if elected. In addition to this, I will suggest the naneo of R. s. Yerkes as another suitable person for the same posi- ton. as he will represent the interest of the entire city, (and particularly the south western portion, which needs good repre- sentative) with as much energy and ability as any man that could be selected.
 A VOTER.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21

the last line, at least there is plenty of it, besides it savers of patriotism.
 We take this opportunity of renewing our advice to correspondents: Write plain ly-use plenty of paper-don't interline- CODY it, if necessary, and make it short.- Send us two short articles rather than one long one.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21

MORE FUNDS. .--Hyatt's success in his pho- tograh scheme has started others. A chap in Philadelphia, proposes monument fund Those desiring to invest will forward their dollars. Another wants an education fund for the Brown children. In all these cases. the proposer is self-constituted treasurer. It is a profitable business.