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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

SWAMP LANDs.-In reply to numerous enquiries, we state that it is impossible to tell when the new confirmation of lands in the Batesville district will be received The department at Washington city, in answer to letters, state that it is now hard at work on those lists and patents and will forward them as soon as it can possibly be done. Of course, the silly rumor that the Cover nor has these lists and holds them up, is without foundation. So soon as list or patent is acted upon by the Secretary or President, that fact is noticed in the Wash ington city papers, which notice often reaches us, before the list or patent does, and is spread all over the State.
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Candidate for Congress.

Col. ALFRED NJ. WILSON, of Washing ton county, is a candidate for Congress in the northern or .frst district of the State. We publish this week communication from one of his friends in Carroll county. It IS Col. Wilson's purpose, we understand, to submit his claims to the district demo- cratic convention which meets at Dover, in Pope county, in May next, and to abide by the decision of that body.
 Col. Wilson is an "old citizen of the State," he is just in the prime of life, is man of talent and first rate speaker. He is, and ever has been, sound true demo. crat He is thorough, unostentatious gentleman, with "a heart in the right place." and "a hand as open as day to melting charity.' He is well known throughout the State as an unswerving democrat and a good citizen, but in the judicial circuit where he has practiced his profession for so many years, he is known and universally esteemed as great and good man.
 Col. Wilson served for years in the ranks of the Arkansas democracy before ever he sought or desired position. Since he has become a public man, he has been often honored by his fellow citizens, and he has some times been disappointed. But through out his checkered public life, he was never known to murmer, far less to prefer com plaints against his party. True as steel always, his life has been one of continued devotion to democratic principles and of unselfsh support of democratic nominees. He is a man of sterling worth and every way well qualified for the distinguished position which his friends have prevailed upon him to stand for
 If Col. Wilson should be nominated he will of course receive the support of the True Democrat His nomination would tend largely to quiet the troubles now pre- vailing in the northern district, and would secure to the democratic party unity, har- mony and peace.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
For the True Democrat. Hon. l.. D. Hill.

Mir. EDrToR: You will please allow me space in your valuable paper to recommend the above named gentleman to the consid- eraton of the democracy of Arkansas, as a suitable individual for the gubernatorial honors, for many reasons--a good democrat, a consistent man, honest, capable, and pos sessing all the qualities requisite for the high position. He has served in the legislative councils of the State. and at every point and hazard, has faithfully discharged every duty incumbent upon him asa legislator, watch ing from first to last the true interest of the State. Having served some two or three sessions as chairman of the Bank Commit tee, it is presumable he understands fully the financial concerns of the State, and especially the policy Ga good one) of our present incumbent, as to winding up suc- cessfully the Banks. Possessing not the qualities of ninety six dollars, neither does he stoop to conquer; but a gentleman of fine ability, fearless defender of demo- cratic principles, a good debator, and I nominated, would canvass the State, Tn full advocacy of sound principles. Believing he Is the man for the times,
 1 remain yours,
 WELL COUNTY"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
Special Disra ratch to the New York Tribune.

PHILADELPHIA, w Wednesday,, Oct. 26, 1859.
 F. J. Merriam of Boston, who had some connec- ton with the affair at Harper's Ferry, but who es- caped before the taking of the Arsena has sint died of his wounds. He was hurriedly buried ill this State by fugitive slaves
 It is too good to be true. That same T. J. Merriam is very probably hid, and thus spreads the report of his death in the hope to cheat the gallows.
 Commodore Stockton having declared the know nothing party to be a religious one, we subioin list of the organizations or societies, which the piously disposed may join. The "babes of grace" in Balti- more are known as follows: Plug Uglies, Ranters, Rip Raps, Regulators, Blood Tubs, Double Pumps, Screwbolts, Red Necks, Calathumpeans, Scalpers, Babes, Short boys, Black Snakes, Vipers, Singers, Xii lers, Dead Rabbits, Shanghais, Rangers, Straightouts, Green Eyed Monsters, Bang ups and Bulls Eyes. A writer has this to say of the evangelical and orthodox brother hood:
 The " Blood Tubs gained distinction from their peculiar acts at previous elections. They circulate mostly on Fe's Point It was their custom-this am told is a substantial fact-on election days, to procure large tub and fill it with fresh blood obtained from the butchers. This, surrounded by members of the club, was placed near the polls When timid lrishman, unsuspecting German or other doubtful voter would within the vicinity, those in waiting would seize. drag up and forcibly immerse them in the tub, besmearing their victim from head to feet with blood. They would then let the individual, thus saturated loose, raising at the same time an awful yell as if ten thousand wild Indians or demons had broken from confine- rnent. The affrighted man run for lte-others saw him in this terrible condition, and supposing he had been beaten nearly to death, retired quietly their homes rreferrng to forego the privilege of voting rather than pass throu; h such an ordeal.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
Death of Green P. Mum, Esq.

It is with feelings of deep regret that we announce the death of Green P. Mum, esp.
 of Powhatan. Mir. N had been on a tour with his family, to the different medical springs in Tennessee and Alabama, for the benefit of his health, which, for long time had been quite feeble, finding no relief from travelling or any thing else, he started to return home, hoping to reach there before he should be called from earth. But alasl how uncertain are human calculations. He got as far as Memphis on his way home, where he was compelled to abondon hls carriage and take steamboat. He lett Memphis for Jacksonport on board the Mary Patterson, and ere the boat had travelled over half the journey, Green r.
 Mum was no more. Gone to that un- known and far off cline, from which no
 travler returns. His corpse was brought | up to Powhatan by the last trip of the Medora, where it was inferred in his family grave yard.-Pocahonta Adv, Oa., e8.,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
THE WEATHER-On Saturday. anl to a

THE WEATHER.-On Saturday anl to a late hour on Saturday night, the weather was progressively warm, so that windows of sleeping apartments were opened and fires banished. On Sunday morning thick ice was found and the wind was "btter cold" East of us, on the Mississippi, Wa are told that they had storm of sleet and snow. We suppose that in the mo5ntain country, north of us, the same has fallen plentifully, for the wind from that quarter felt as if it had passed over fields oE snow and ice. There is every indication of a severe winter at hand. We see that many of our citizens are putting up coal stoves and coal sells readily here at the same prices it commands at Memphis and New Orleans.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

p"We look upon Col. Hindman as being, at this time, the great representative of the people in their struggle with the supporters of this unto of individual political monorolists, who have so long used, and in all charity. we must say, abused oe immense power which they have held."-Old Line Democrat.
 As usual, abuse is charged in general terms. Why does not the Old Line De- mocrat specify? Charges made in general terms can only be denied in general terms, n such discussions lead to no results.- No indictment is good without a specified. ton. What are the specifications of the Old Line Democrats indictment against the democratic office holders of the State. In justice to them-in justice to itself, it should be specific in its charges, and we challenge 1t to the task.
 The editor of the Old Line Democrat came into the State to assail the democrats in ofice-to expose their corruption and abuse of power, and he vauntingly told the people he would do so. He has been here nine sceeks, has published nine numbers of his paper, and has written forty columns of labored editorial, but yet no specific charge of corruption or abuse has been stated and no proof produced. Week af ter week. he has asserted there is corrup- ton there is abusc-but as yet he has not pointed out single instance of the one or the other.
 What then is the matter? Why does not the Old Line Democrat redeem at once its oft repeated promises? Let it do so now. The public are becoming impatient. The people are tired oi the old story about corruption and abuse, without specifications or proof. The know nothings and disor- ganizers have worn that song thread bare long ago, and the Old Line Democrat must resort to some other.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
TRAVELLING AGENTS

MR. w. WooLFoRD is now out on a tour for the purpose of collecting and soliciting subscribers to the True Democrat He will visit Saline, Dallas, Desha. Drew Hot Spring. Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley. Chicot and Jefferson counties. We bonc our friends will extend to him such aid as they conveniently can.
 Also Hon. J. A. JAcowAY will visit the following counties for the same purpose: Calhoun, Columbia, Hampstead, Lafayette, Montgomery, Ouachita, Pike, Polk, Sevier and Union.
 We commend him to our friends, and request for him their kind offices in further ing his business.
 We particularly request local agents to make full settlements with our travelling agents.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

A SHOOTING ScRAPE.-On Saturday night, Mr. Griffith, the city constable, was shot in the thigh or groin, by Collins, who is, or lately was, one of the stock actors at the theatre here. It appears that Griffith, in the line of his duty as constable, had taken Collins out of the theatre where ne had been noisy and disturbing the au- dlence, and while in the lobby, at the head oi the stairs, Collins drew pistol and shot st Grifhth twice, the last time hitting him as before stated. Collins was soon arrested ana we presume the grand jury, now in session, will investigate the matter. Mir. Grifflth's wound though serious, is not, we are happy to say, considered dangerous one.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

EMIGRATIoN.-The number of families moving In and through the State is unpre- cedented. The steam ferry boat at this place though constantly running cannot cross the wagons as they come, so that fifty or sixty may be seen on the opposite bank of the river. We are told that other ferries on the river are kept constantly busy and all the leading roads of the State are lined with movers. The greater part of those who cross the river at this point are destined for Texas, but if they knew what advantages our State offers to the set tier from the southern States, they would remain here. It is to be regretted that our main roads run on ridges, and through the poorest portions of the country. The most fertile sections are not seen by the traveller or mover, who is led to form poor opinion of the State from travel through the most uninviting parts of it.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

sonsething done, of having moved, at least. in the right direction.
 Patience will be necessary. The com pany cannot at once restore the time lost, nor recover from the past three years of discouraging inaction. As in mechanics, so in enterprises based so largely upon credit, momentum easily preserved, is, when lost, difficult to regain.
 This company has need to re-assure the public mind, and reclaim the public conf dencc. The effort to do this, will be made, it is earnestly hoped, with success.
 NJ. BRAYMAN,
 President.
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Hon. John c. Murray.
Pine Blgf, Ark., Nov. 12, '59'

N ~~''u, ~i"', A'O' A~'
 EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT
 Dear Sir: As the time is approaching when the democratic party of the second congressional district will be called upon to select from their ranks some one to repre- sent them in the national councils of the country, it is we'll that we should be look ing around to see who that individual is to be: as it is understood that our present able and worthy representative, Hon. A. Rust, will not be an aspirant for the position We care not who he is or from what DOT tion of the district he halls, so that he will fairly and truly represent us as party, a State and southern people, one that will ask "nothing but our rights and submit to nothing that IS wrong" In John c. Mur- ray, judge of the 2d judicial circuit, we find the mana Virginian by birth, southern State rights democrat by raising and edu. cation, we can safely trust our cause to his care and keeping-a man of untarnished reputation as a citizen or politician-one whom it is only necessary to know to ad- mire, and one that the people would love to honor with the position. CIVIC.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

A NEW COUNTY find the following Tn the Old Line Democrat of the 3rd inst
 "k IS now c fired .tact Mat both Umren and Izard counties ociN support Hindnean in Me nen election"
 Izard county will not instruct for Hind man Tn her democratic convention-this are know. But what Warren county will do we know not, as 1t is not in this State. Perhaps the Old Liner !" thinks to import a,county for that occasion, either from Mis- sissippi or Illinois,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
Beecher on Brown.

The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher on Sun day evening lately, preached sermon on the late affair at Harper's Ferry. It is re- ported in the papers. and it appears that these discourses, made in the temple of the Most High, are taken down by short hand writers, on Sabbath day, and reported for political papers. To such uses do aboli- tionists desecrate things the most sacred The sermon, for so it is called. opens with an attack upon the Old Dominion. Says the reporter:
 "He was particularly severe upon the cow ardice of the Virginians, dwelling impres. sivelv upon the fact that ?, 900 of the latter were held in awe by an armed force of se- venteen men, led by lunatic. He paid a tribute of respect to the character and atti- tude of John Brown, declaring that. even out of his senses, he was, morally, head and shoulders above his captors, Governor Wise, the militia of Maryland and Virgi- mia. the executive and the federal forces. z"
 He, too, calls Brown lunati,. We call
  attention to this. because it has been said that no considerable portion of the northern people defend the conduct of the invaders As goes Beecher so goes thousands at the north.
 Further on in his sermon, we are struck with a remarkable declaration:
 
 His remarks upon the prescription of free negroes at the north from all honorable and profitable emplovmentS created mark ed sensation among his audience. The ne- gro must be raised to the platform of equal rights among ourselves ere he could be aid ed elsewhere"
 True, oh Beecher The right to marry your sisters and daughters, to eat and sleep with you, to vote and be voted for, to rule as well as be ruled. If the assertion is true in part it is in the whole. It means amal gamation, or it means nothing. To think of man of the splendid talents of Beecher, on the Sabbath and in the house of God, preaching smalgamation to his auditors, was indeed calculated to produce a marked sensation.
 Not Beecher alone, but numbers of the clergy have preached from the same text. Prayer meetings are held to pray for old Brown and his fellow scoundrels It is proposed to shut up the stores in all the cities at the north on the day old Brown is to be hung and publicly demonstrate their sorrow. Fanaticism is rampant It has not yet reached it's acme. How long is the south to endure this? Abolition lecturers are traversing the north endeavoring to make it appear that the invasion of Nirgi- mia was an instruction or rising of the slaves. They charge that it was an out break, resulting from the institution of sla- very, when they know the plot was matched at the north, and not a solitary slave joined or took advantage of 1t. To return to Beecher. At the close of his discourse he delivered a flaming panegyric upon the underground railroad, and the reporter says:
 This effort of the reverend gentleman was received with great satisfaction hy congregation. literally overflowing. The prayers and heneliction were peculiarly i'm preSsivc, and the choral and instrumental music worthy of the occasion"
 Prayers and benediction-chor and in- strumental music. Hypocrisy has culmina- ted and abolitionism run mad
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

CAIRO AND FULTON RA1LRoAD-We in- vite attention to the communication of Mir. Brayman, President of the Cairo and Full ton railroad company, to the stockholders, which we publish this morning. It is an interesting document, and gives evidence of an intention on the part of the Directory now to go ahead with the enterprise
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

EE We regret to learn of the death of John B. Sandefur, of Hampstead county The people of that county have lost an able officer and clever man. We knew Mir Sandefur long and we'll, and can bear tes- timony to his sterling integrity, his endur- ing friendship and manly qualities. Peace to his memory.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

EE The silly plea of insanity put up for the invader Brown was secuted at by him self. His madness had method in it, his religious insanity was diabolical in its ten dencies and his impulses were mere delibe- rate affairs.
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OPPOSITION.
UPPUSITIUN. Hon. James w. Grimes, of Iowa.

Hon. James w. Grimes, of iowa.
 Kinsley 5. Bingham, of Michigan.
 J. c. Ten Eyck, New Jersey.
 Henry c. Anthony, of Rhode Island.
 A writer in the N Y Tribune, in an ar- ticle upon John Brown, makes him the equal of Napoleon for military strategy, and of Cromwell for religious fervor and daring! A miserable maurader like Brown, incapable of laying good plan or of car rying it out, is hardly to be considered a hero in any event. The comparison of the Tribune correspondent is about as ridnu- lous as some of Tommy's letters wherein he praises himself and speaks. under an as- stunned name, of his own wonderful abilities
 Cook. the confederate of Brown, is a brother-in- law of Gov Willard of Indiana The latter visited Cook in prison and has induced him to make full confession.
 The King of Siam has a son named George Washington.
 Of all horrible things that we have lately read the account of the massacre near Fort Hall, Il the Utah territory, is the most horr- ble. Five persons were killed, three are miss ing and eleven escaped. The dead were scalped and horribly mangled. One little girl, five years old, had both her legs cut of at the knees and to all appearance. had been compelled to walk on the stumps. Her ears were cut off and her eyes dug out.
 An abolition paper, called The Free South, at Newport, Ky, was abruptly dis posed of by mob Bailey, the editor, announces his determination to start 1t again, in which case, we hope they will tie him to his press and sink both in deep water.
 We give below the vote in California for Governor and Congressmen:
 FOR GOVERNOR.
 Latham, dem mocrat. GU, ,934 Gu rey, anti Lecompton. .3l ,232 Sanford, black republican. ....... 10, l2S
 FOR CONGRESS-.
 Burch, democrat. t................5i .5i ,926 Scott, democrat. ............. .56, ,5S2 McKibben, opposition. .......... .43, 3,414 Baker, opposition Al ,3S6
 It will be seen that the black republicans and -Lecomptonites, fused in support of Congressmen.
 Gov. Weller will not appoint success sor to Frederick, as the legislature would elect a successor, before the appointee could get fairly seated at Washington The following are the names of the prom- nent candidates John B. Weller, NJ. S.. Latham, J. P. Hoge, J. w. Denver, J.. A. McDougal and John Nugent.
 At Hartford, Con-, the girls employed in Chadwick $ factory, who makes Sharpe rifles, shot at a target with rifles. There were about dozen prizes. Lucy Meyers, 16 years of age, knocked the black out and took the first prize.
 Of3,000 voters in Washington territory, less than one thousand are married. There are no marriageable girls there.
 The N. Y. Sunday Times is responsible for the following:
 sERvIcEABLE WEAPON. Mir. Henry Ward Beecher a Sharp rfe' gave, To be used for the down-trodden of the slave If the reverend philanthropist now would not shirk Let him tell how his gift has of late done its ,oork!
 At the late State fair of California, there was exhibited cabbage that weighed fifty three pounds, and beet that weighed one hundred and fifteen pounds.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
New York H1a.x:

NEW YORK, November 1.-The result of the recent election held in this State is doubtful. The fullest returns thus far: re. eeised give Mr. Leavenworth. republican and American candidate for Secretary of State, & majority of 2S5.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

kT In Weaverville, California, tax collector called upon Chinaman for his taxes. Not having the "spelter" about him, the celestial was shot dead by the col lector, who said he couldn't be bothered running after them Johns so all the time.- Post.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
Wisconsin Election.

CHIcAGo. November 1.-The returns from the recent election held in Wisconsin thus far indicate the probable election of the republican ticket
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~ We are under obligations to Mir. Navara, grocer of this place, for files of eastern papers.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

g The post master here will oblige us and our subscribers at Devall's Bluff, by putting our papers for that office in the way mail bag from Little Rock to Memphis.
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EF He was justly accounted skillful
 poisoner who destroyed his victims by bo- quets of lovely and fragrant flowers. The art has not been lost; nay, it is practised every day blythe world. d.-BisAop Latimer.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

EE- An old man in Indiana recently cowhided his daughter, nineteen years old for wearing hoops. Another father in th same State turned his daughter out of doo1 for the same offense
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E We invite the attention of our mer- chants to the card of w. S. Williams, of Devall's Bluff He has good facilities for receiving and forwarding goods.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

MONTICELLO, ARK, Oct IT, 1859. MEssRs JOHNSON & YERKEs- Gentiemen-You will please announce nie as candidate for the office of States Attorneys in the second judicial district at the next general election
 Very respectfully,
 w F. SLEMONS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

PRIVATE SECRETARY. President has appointed his nephew, James Buchanan, of Philadelphia, his private Secretary.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

Es- The popular and meritorious firm of Smith & Johnson, New Orleans, has schanged locations, and is now domciled at No. 8,Carondeet street.
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Items.

The Seth Congress, which meets in De- cember next, will have the following new United States Senators:
 DEMOCRATS. Hon. Wm. Salisbury, of Delaware. Lazarus w. Powell, of Kentucky Thomas Bragg, of North Carolina. A. o. P. Nicholson of Tennessee. J. w. Hemphill, of Texas. -~, of California.