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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-19
Tribute of Respect

At regular meeting of Springfield Lodge No. l27, of Free and Accepted Masons, held in their hall at Springfield, on Saturday, the 2oth day of April, 1860, the following preamble and resolu- tions were unanimously adopted:
 WHEREAS It has pleased the Grand Architect of the Universe to remove from our midst by the hand of death, our worthy and highly respected brother L. T. OATES, and whereas, he was a Mason and lived in the faithful discharge of the duties of our ancient and time honored institution, and was true and faithful as member of our mystic broth erhood, and was kind and generous as a neighbor, and upright and worthy as actizen-theretJre be 1t Resolred, That in the death of brother l.. T. Oates, this lodge as well as the community iL which he lived, have sustained grieyous and irrepara- ble loss.
 Res0lred, That while the death of our brother forciblv reminds Us of the uncertainty of human life, the certainty of death and the vanity of all earthly pursuts-it should beget in Us a manly courage and noble fortitude to initiate his example and emulate his virtues
 Rcsoieed, That we tender to his bereaved wife and children our heartfelt sympathy and sincere condolence in this hour of distress and sore aic ton.
 ResolYed, That in token of our respect to the memory of our departed brother, the members ot this lodge wear the usual badge of mourning fol thirty days, and that this lodge be draped ill mourn ing for the same length of time. ReS0lged That 9 copy of these resolutions bt presented to the family of our deceased brother. ResoiDed, That these resolutions be forwarded to | the Old Line Democrat and True Democrat tol publication.
 Resolped, That these resolutions be spread upor the records of this lodge.
 $. S. FORD, " IT.
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Obituary.

DIED at his fathers residence in Columbia coun- ty, Arkansas, on the 25th of April, 1860, after a short but severe illness. HENRY PHILIP THOMAS, only son of John J. and Mary T.C Thomas, aged t years, 9 months and IS days, of congestion of the brain.
 Little Henry's career on earth was short, but long enough to endear him to all who knew him. his many ennobling traits of character won the love and esteem Of not only his numerous relatives, but of all his acquaintances; his cheerful, kind and genial disposition, made him an object ot ado ration by his fond and devoted parents. He has left the earth with all of its vanties and vices; cherub who has left loved name, and bright ex- ample of obedience and piety behind-and is now in that happy land where the cold hand of deathis not known, and with out-stretched arms will well come his fond (though now bereayed) parents to that home of bliss, where they will not part again. May his bereaved parents who have borne his loss (thoueb painful mot with indifference but with christian forttude and his weeping sisters realize the bright and cheering hopes they now entertain of meeting little Henry again in that world of bliss, where they will part no more, is heprayerof
 HENRY'S FRIEND.
 Magnolia, Ark, May 2d, 1860.
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J. MosEs, Sec'y.


gs- Maj. T. B Flournoy, of this State, on vacating his seat as president pro tem of the Charleston convention, addressed that body briefly in the following words:
 Gentlemen cf the Conyention:-Betore in troducing to you the permanent officers of this convention, wish to return to you my thanks for the compliment you have paid me. To have presided over such a. body as this is indeed honor enough for any gentleman But before retiring, fellow citizens let me exhort you in your councils to moderation and harmony, Recollect we are brethren engaged in the same great cause-embarked on the same vessel, and under such circumstances, that one plank of the ship cannot sink without the others being submerged Recolect that we have common destiny and a common fame. You should regard each other as brothers, and not as hostile forces marching forward to hostile music, under different flags. The democratic party has but one hag-the flag of our common cOuntry-and that teaches us fraternal love and unity. Let us then talk no more about sections. We know no north, no south no east, no west where democrats are concerned. No; we go on the democratic principle, that 1t matters not where a democrat resides whether in the land of perpetual flowers or in the land of eternal iceburgs and ever 1 lasting frost. If he be a democrat, he may embark on the same deck and be protected by the same stars and stripes. He is a democrat, and, all other things being equal, he Is entitled to the same consideration from whatever place he may come.
 1 Let us talk no more of sections. It ob- literates the kindest feelings from our heats. To take sectional view of democrots, as compared with the broad ground of demo- cratic brotherly love; regardless of sections, is like a sluggish, winding, obscure stream, as compared with the noble and gigantic Mississippi, which rolls onward in its course to the Gulf of Mexico. Fellow citizens, our duty here is plain. We come here to consider tie good cf the great demo- cratic party. To effect our object, requires a concentration of our efforts. It is our duty to meet all our brethren most cordially, and so to combine all interests as to secure the effect and advantages of aconcentratlon of effort. That concentration of eilortmay well De illustrated by the course of the great father of waters, the river which commences at it's source in the mountains, in springs and streams so small, that a hunter would scarcely widen his steps to cross them But, running on, it mingles with other streams: yet so shallow that the mother duck can scarcely swim her callow young in it's waters. Then rolling onward, it minges with yet other streams, until, at last, it forms the great Mississippi river so deep and so vast that all the navies of the world could ride in safety upon its waters. It is your duty to gather all these streams of democracy together into one flood, so that the bark freighted with all our hopes and destinies may ride in triumph and safety Loud and continued ap plause.
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| VEGETABLE GARDENS WANTED FOR THE CITY- Our growing city is sadly deficient in vegetable gardens in it's vicinity. For years it has been a general complaint, and now that we are bound to increase our population rapidly, within a few years
 their absence will be doubly deplored. Now is the time to establish them. Neihing from the earth is more profitable and cannot be overdone for years
 Ten acres devoted to this culture will pay more profit, than any 100 acres devoted to cotton or grain. The Germans, in the vicinity of cities, seem to be the most successful in the business- Can't some of our German readers induce their friends to come among us and try the experiment. In fact, it is no experiment. it is sure thing. The prices here are enormous for any thing of early kind, but seldom ever to be had at any price.
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Dr. McFARLANE, Sec'y.

DRo1L REASON FOR CHANGE OF MAIZE A few days ago man, named Joseph Hcngst, in Cincinnati, petitioned the court to change his name. He said he was a Ger man by birth, and that Hengst being traps- lated into the language of this country, means t stud horse," and that he was called among his acquaintances and fellow-citi- zens, |" stud horse'' or C stallion" and sub iect, on account thereof, to ridicule and shame-that puns and jokes were continu- ally perpetrated against him to his great embarrassment and inconvenience, both in trade and social intercourse. For these reasons, he asked legal authority to use his mothers maiden name. The judge was of opinion that the reason given was sufficient, and granted the prayer of the petitioner, so that he is ss stud horse" no longer.
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Democratic Meeting in Arkansas Co.

Upon previous notice the democracy of Arkansas county assembled in De Witt, the 22d of April, 1860.
 On motion of c. c. Golden, Col. L. D. Harvey was called to the chair, and Dr. D. McFarIane was appointed secretary.
 Col Harvey upon taking the chair cx- plained the object of the meeting in a suita- ble and appropriate speech.
 On motion, the roll of townships was called, and after some preliminary arrange ments the county was fully represented by townships.
 On motion of Gen. Mitchell, the conven- ton was converted into a mass meeting.
 Col. J. T. Gibson being the only candi- date before said meeting, he was by accla- nation declared to be the nominee of the democracy of Arkansas county.
 Upon motion, the chair appointed Judge T. Fletcher, Rodgers, of Devillemont, Jas. Elliott, candidate for sheriff, to inform Col. Gibson of his nomination. In few min utes Col. Gibson appeared. He has fine and intellectual countenance, Is gentle man of fine address, and in very timely and elegant manner thanked the meeting for the honor they had conferred upon him
 On motion of Hon. Thomas Fletcher, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
 ResOloed, That this convention approve of Col R. H. Johnson's nomination for Governor, ant that we will use all honorable means to secure his election.
 After some other preliminary questions were disposed of, and were discussed by Gen. Sam. Mitchell, Mir. Goodlow, Dr. Me Farlane, pr. $. Allen, the convention ad. journed, first determining that the proceed ings of this meeting be published in the democratic papers at Little Rock.
 l.. D. HARVEY, President. Dr McE AnIANr .Glc,n
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 HARD BUT FAIR.-According to the con gressional compensation bill, 1t seems that every member of Congress absenting him self, except in case of his own sickness, or sickness in his family, subjects himself to deduction of his salary (S8 20 per day) for the full time of his absence. Thus, in consequence of the resolution in Congress to adjourn-as proposed, till May 1st--be- ing thrown overheard, those members de- sirous of attending political conventions Ion their own hook" must be content to do so at their own expense, and not that of the public.-ErcAange.
 Congressmen deserting their duty by leaving their posts for the purpose of en- gineering political conventions will make it convenient to do so, either on account of their own sickness or hat of Aheir .tonaafy.
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For the True Democr' From Johnson County.
HoRsEHEAD, JOHNSON CoUNTY,l
 May llth, 1860. {

HoRsEHEAD, JOHNSON CoUNTY,l
 May llth, 1860.
 MR EDITOR: Permit me through the medium of your paper to suggest to the democrats of Johnson county the importance of prompt and early organi- zation for the approaching campaign. Is it not time for us to be casting about and inquiring to who shall be our candidates for the next legisla- ture? Surely it is not too soon to begin. Our op- ponents are awake, and they will do every thing they can do to carry members from the county There some three or four candidates at present for seats in the representative branch of the next legislature, all of whom are either old line whigs or know nothings- This county claims to be demo- cratic. Then why should we be represented in the legislature by men holding different views? Unless we act promptly, every office in this county will be filled by men who are not democrats. This will look strange, and in view of this fact. and in view also of the importance of early action, most re- spectfully suggest to my brother democrats of Johnson, to hold meetings in their respective tow ships, and appoint delegates to attend at Clark vile, on the second Monday in June, for the nur- pose of nominating suitable democratic candidates for the legislature. I merely throw this out for consideration. l hope it will be considered: and also that our party will not be slow in taking such steps az will secure brilliant victory for de- mocracy. JONATHAN.
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/ THAT OLD "BRIcK' IS NO MoRE.-The old brick bar room of the Anthony House, IS among the things past. Its demolition took place last week to make room for three story edlice It was the first brick building erected in the city It was first used.as lawyers oice but as ciViliza- ton advanced justice had to retire, and 1t was de voted to whisky nips gin-cocktails and brandy smashes. For many years itwas the forum Of vast patriotism, Indian stories and travellers wonderful tales. It was a caucus room to originate states men-.o plan political campaigns and the head quarters of Legislative log -rollers-the silvered corks'' gracing the shelves cemeniins the designs of many intrgues. Here too, the :" first glass; has landed its victim in an early grave Could it's re-
 cord be truly known, for the last thirty years, friend at our elbow. estimates the liquid draughts, were it to run into the Arkansas at once, would create rise of two feet from here to Napoleon
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HE Miss Harriette N. Austin, editor ,

~ Miss Harriette N. Austin, editor of |" Reform paper in Danville, N. r., de- votes long article to the subject of her making up. Here is an important item: My pantaloons are all cut. at the bottom. like gentlemen's l like them better than straight ones; and those which some ladies have worn, full and gathered at the bottom. are unmentionable.' My pattern was cut by tailor, his wife taking the measure" The spinster's precaution, as stated in the last sentence, was doubtless intended to show that what she was after at the tailor's shop was measures, not men," Nice girl IS Harriette; not young enough to be giddy, certainly; but lunar on pantaloons. Boston Post.
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ARTEsIAN WELLS IN ARKANsAs.-There has been much complaint among the settlers the bot toms, for the want of a good quality of water many imagining the distelation of the vegetable matter that encumbers the soil is unhealthy. Soon we expect the nuisance will be remedied if Artesian wells will do it. We learn a company of Artesian well borers, will soon locate in our city, and be prepared to receive orders. The city should sink one in the centre of Main street and place trough to water horses and cattle, and have it so fixed in case of fire suction hose could be applied to keep the engines filled. There should be several sta tionei in various parts of the city. Enough would be saved, in case of large fire to pay for all of them, to say nothing of decrease in the price of insurance
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Mir. R. s. YERKEs-
 Dear Sir: Owing to a change in my business, and the absolute necessity of attending to my pr- vate affairs l have determined to withdraw my name as a candidate for the office of County and Probate Judge. In coming to this determination, am not influenced by fear of defeat, but for the reasons stated above. My business requires my close and constant attention and neglect my part would seriously iniure me. deem it due to the party that put me in nomination, to declare my withdrawal from the canvass so that they may be able to fill up the ticket, at early day as pos sible. l take this occasion to return my sincere thanks to my too partial friends of the democracy for the generous confidence reposed in me, by placing my name on the ticket.
 Yours respectfully,
 " NJ. F. POPE.
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TELEGRAPH.--It is here at our very doors. The posts have been delivered along the whole route from Springfield to Fort Smith. Before another issue perhaps we shall be ill instantaneous communication with New York and elsewhere We for bear remarks till the battery hegins to work.-FayeaeUWe 4Arkansiaa.
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 PRoGREss or LITTLE RocK.-Withn the past week, we have taken an half day's stroll about the city, and are pleased to acknowledge tie increas- ing prosperity of every section. Many new streets are being opened and the timber and underbrush being cleared. Lots are being fenced-shade trees setting out facing the streets-old buildings going through the progress of repairs-additions made new paint supplied, and within the last three months, not less than .ff1y buildings have been erected and in course of construction. More build ing going on than during the past three years.- Every house. office store in the city is under ten ants, and the cry is loud for a vast many more. A year or two past tenants were advertised for, and "to Iet'' placarded many buildings. Not so now, strangers advertise for houses, and lucky if they find an application to let.
 The erection of many new buildings contempla ted this season. is deferred for want of materials The saw mills of our city doing all they can for the supply, with many orders aheal. The mills of the surrounding country are all engaged with the demand from their locations. The new mill re. gently erected and put into operation last week, some thirty miles up the river, by John Wassell, esq, of this city, has commenced doing all it can for the pressing wants, saving some to c,ooo feet per day. We learn that he has contracts already for near 300, GOO feet.
 The high price of brck-ten dollars per thou sand-precudes very many from using that mate rial, who otherwise would do so. If brick work could be done here ot less price, scarcely any wooden houses would be built
 In 1858, it is estimated the city increased 5OO Last year, good judges place the additional number at ,000 or 20 per cent. This year, it will depend entirely whether new corners find places to shel ter them. Many of them are living in tents on the outskirts of the city, waiting the erection of build. ings. There is p1ch complaint, that lot owners wont sell. lease or improve. If we calculate on the growth of the city, this thing shoud be reme- died, at once A large namber haze visited us, and fndingno places to domcil their; families, have pas5rd us.
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EXTENSION OF THE TELEGRAPH.-We learn that Mr. Snow will soon visit Pine Bluff, Princeton Philadelphia, Camden. Washington and Fulton, to confer with the citizens of these cities, for the tension of the telegraph line from this city to the boundry line of Texas where it will connect with a line to Houston.
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HOUSE OF REPREsENTAT1vEs.

l5 JOHN CRAWFORD is a democratic can dldate for Representative from Washington County at the ensuing August election.
 Princeton,' April 23d, 1860. NIT. EDIToR-Please announce me candidate to represent Dallas county in the lower house of the next General Assembly of the State of Arkansas
 F. J. CAMERON. lJ We are authorized to announce VIM. Q. fENNlNGION, a candidate for reelection, as Representative of Pulaski county.
 lj We are authorized to announce JOHN T. IhlGG, as candidate to represent Pulaski coun- ty in the lower house of the next General Assem- bly.
 Mir EDTToR-Pease announce L. ROBINSON a candidate to represent Johnson county in the House of Representatives, Arkansas Legislature. Election August 9th, l5G9
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S25 REWARD.

DANAWAY from the undersigned, sa 1G living in Beaver Township, Saline coun A ty, Arkansas, on the sth of May, 1860, ne- -SA gro boy named ALEX, about 55 years old dark copper color weighs about IF or loO pounds, about , feet, 10 inches high, a on one arm between the elbow and wrist.
 will pay the above reward of $25 for the deli very of the said boy to me. May l9, lc60. 3t* JESSE T. WILLS.
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GRADE OF THE STREETs-Persons intending building would do well to find out the grades of the streets. It has proved an expensive job in many western and southern cities in erecting buildings to discover in few years they are below grade of the streets Louisville, St. Louis, Memphis and Chicago, have had dear experience in the matter. In Chicago, it is estimated it will cost S2,000,000 to raise the buildings to the improved grade of the streets, which they compelled to do by the city ordinance. to make level side walks.
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as2OO Rewar0
A Gard.

TNHE undersigned having permanently k located in the city of Little Rock, takes this method to inform the citizens of the city and sur- rounding country, that he wishes to make the prac- tce of Medicine in its various branches hs only employment and is ready to attend any call either in he city or country. From his long experience he feels assured that he give general satistac- tion. Give him your cases of Pneumonia, Typhoid Fever and Midwifery, and they will be safely con- ducted. OFFICE-East side Main street, near Markham, in the office of C. L. Jeffries, J. r.
 c. w. SIMPSON, M. D.
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Arkansas Military Encampment.

Mir. YERKEs-The Fourth of July is near at hand, and no preparations seem to be making for it's celebration. Permit me to suggest, that the military of our city, get up a GRAND ENcAmPMENT for the occasion. Let a committee from each com pany be appointed and all unite in making the arrangements and invite the independent companies of all the cities and villages of our State, to unite with them. As the ladies of our city, never behind, in good deeds, there will be butlitte doubt but their valor will prompt them, through one of their number, to present the company, exhibiting the best drill, with banner Let the judges be selected from retired staff officers. A ball in the evening. SEvENTY-Sx.
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STATE SENATE.

ES SIMEON E. ROBSON is a candidate for reelection to the State Senate from the district composed of lzard and Van Buren counties.
 gR We are authorized to announce Judge w. E. BEAN FRS, of Saline, as a cadidate for State Senator, from the counties of Hot Spring, Mont gomery and Saline, subject to the decision of a de- mocratic senatorial convention.
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NOTICE

HAVING become associated in busi-
 \ \ ness with Nr. A. J. Hut, under the style of WM. F. PoPE X Co., we have removed our stock to Robins, Building, on East Main street, where I will be happy to see my old friends and patrons, and ready to sell them goods cheap any house in the city. VIM. F. POPE. May l9 IS6G
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CIRCUIT JUDGE.

EDITOR OF TRUE DEMOCRAT
 You will please announce my:name as a candi- date for reelection to the office tf Judge of the 5th circuit of this State, composed:of the counties of Conway, Pope, Yell, Perry, Sa:ine, Pulaski, and Prairie at the election to be held the first Mon day of August next. JNO. J. CLENDENIN.
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MARRIED-On the 3d of May, 1860, by the Rev. Mr. Stout, at the Episcopal Church, MT. ALBERT COHEN, of this city to Miss CARRIE SEER MAN. of New York.
 e5s- New York papers please copy.
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CTRCTTT CLERK

G]7 JOHN R. BELL is a democratic candidate for Clerk of Conway County at the ensuing August election.
 Cy~ W. B. EASLEY is a candidate for re- election to the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pulaski county.
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Magnet Core, Hot Spring county,
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EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT
 Dear Sir: write this note to let you know that your paper does not come to your subscribers at this office, and is complained of very much. The Old Line Democrat does rot come to the subscri bers here-he editor has been written to on the subject and he has replied that he puts his paper for this office in the post office at Little Rock re- guar, and if his paper does not reach this office it is not his fault l hope you will remedy this evil if possible. We think it very great hardship to be thus deprived of the news. The mail passes here twice every day in the week, except Sunday; still we get no papers from Little Rock. Papers sent from the south reach here regularly Idislike to trouble editors of newspapers with complaints of this kind but duty compels me to do 50 at pre- sent.
 remain as ever your
 humble and ob't serv't,
 L. A. COOK, P. NJ.