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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-16
From Johnson County.

GAINESVILLE, ARK, June II, 1860.
 EDIroRs TRUE DEMocRAr-Ihe usual quiet of OUT little town was broken into on Friday last, bv the arrival of the candidates for Governor, Col. Richard II. Johnson and Hon. Henry M. Rector. Satur lay they addressed large assem- blaze of the citizens of this county. NIr. Rector led off in a speech of over two hours in trying to prove that the nomination of Johnson, by the state convention, is fraud, and in explaining his Bank policy, which by the way is decidedly rich, especially as shown up by Col. Johnson. Here 1 predict that Mr. R. will, before the canvass is over ignore his present Bank policy, because it is so peculiar in it's character that neither he nor his friends can impress the people with its practicabili tv. Hence the necessity for something more taking with the people.
 Judge Rector claims to be as much the nominee of the state convention as Col. Johnson. How is this! how many votes did he receive in that con- vention7 He speaks at length upon the forgery of Van Buren county, although he says that Col. J. had nothing to do with, nor knew anything about it. Why this but for the purpose of hum buggng the people? He charged fraud in admit ting the Johnson delegates from the county of Benton-that he is largely in the ascendant in that county Surely there must have been quite re- action since the election for clerk and county judge.
 He did not say much about the family, etc., re- membering doubtless the old adage, |" those who live in glass houses,'' etc His speech altogether was but repetition of the old stereotyped saying of Hindman, the Old Line Democrat and the op- position to the democratic party generally.
 Alter the conclusion of his long harrangue, Col. Johnson responded in speech or about an hour ard half, clearly demonstrating that he the nominee of the largest convention ever held in the State, and showing conc!usively that Judge R.'s Bank policy is fallacious and humbug The manner in which Col. J.'s remarks received and the loud and prolonged cheering at the close sho wed conclusively that he is yet, he has ever been, the tavorte of the people. He has battled too long and faithfully for their rights now to be rejected. It is thought Judge R. already sees that he has got more than he bargained for, and that his chance is hopeless.
 But had like to have forgotten the Rector demonstration,' made Friday night. This a Large and enthusiastic crowd of perhaps sir, who after firing a few anvils, called Judge R.. out who made short speech. Look out for the Old Line | Democrats account of it. The Gods will be in voked to give utterance to ttis tremendous out burst of popular favor, and it will be published tal and wide that tie people rising in their majesty to assert ther rights as treemen!
 It is admitted on all sides that Johnson's policy
 IIl- or.i ment; and the first Monday in August it will be proven by the overwhelming majority he will re ceive at the ballot box. You may set down old Johnson county as steadfast and true to her an | cent faith. DEMOCRACY.
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Tribute of Respect.

At call meeting of Princeton Lodge No. 37, Free and Accepted Masons held in their Lodge room in Princeton, Arkansas on the 18th day of
 May, A. D. l06O the following preamble and reso-
 lutions were unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, It has pleased the Grand Architect
 of the Universe in the dispensation of His pro vidence to remove from our midst our beloved
 brother. WILLIAM B. HOLLOWAY, who was a good and true Mason kind and afectionate husband
 and father, correct christian, and an upright man therefore be it
 Resolred, That in the untimey death of brother William B. Holloway, this Lodge has lost a zeal
 ous and useful member; society one of it's most
 cherished ornaments, and his family a kind hus- | band and an affectOnate father.
 | Resolred, That the untimey loss of cur lamen- ted brother should impress upon us the uncer-
 tainty of life and the importance of living at all times to be prepared for the rude summons of
 death and the dread realities of eternity Res0lued, That we cannot refrain from lowing in
 sorrow for the loss of our beloved brother; vet we
 rejoice in the assurance that he is beyond the
 rows of life and is now realizing the joys of that lesa Lodge where the Grand Master forever rules | Resotued, That in the exemplary life and shining
 virtues of our departed brother realize the en-
 nobling influence of Christian piety and bright | illustration of the moral influence of that insttu- ton of which he was jealous and devoted mem | Der.
 fesotced, nat we tenGer 10 HIS pefeaFed Wluow
 and family our heartfelt sympathy and sincere con- dolence in this, their hour of sore afiiiction. | Resoloed, That will bury our brother with the | usual ceremonies of this order and that wear
 the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. | Resored, That these resolutions be spread upon
 the records of this Lodge; that copy be delivered
 to the widow of the deceased; and copy be sent
 to the Old Line Democrat for publication, and the Arkansas True Democrat, and Somelville Demo- crat (Tenn.,) be requested to copy. GEO. W. TAYLOR, F. ]. CAMERON, M. M. DUFFIE,
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For the True Democrat.


 Messrs. EDIToRs-As there appear to be good deal said and written recently about conventions, the " choice of the peo ple,' etc., by politicians, l propose, with your permission, to give my views, of the same subject matter, as gained by my in. tercourse with the people.
 I have recently, in attending to my own private business-visited in the last week three counties and mixed up with the peo ple at their homes" at the plow;" if you please-and fnl but one opinion amongst them in political matters-a determination to resist any encroachment upon southern rights as a national question, and perfect satisfaction in regard to the regular noml- nee of the State convention. When say 2 perfect satisfaction, mean of course with the democratic party, whose candi- date he is.
 Most persons, naturally ask, what are t,se democratic candidates for Governor Tn the field for? is there any disguise in this transaction? The response l have heard is. that-th is some object in view not yet brought to light. But say the people, Ii Johnson is not the unanimous choice ot the narty. who is? No one will surely say that Rector is; because his name was not epen mentioned in the conventlon-not thought of It is true, that other names than Mir. Johnson's were before the con vention, but they all are satisfied, or at .least acouiesce in the choice then made If anything unfair took place, surely they were the parties to complain and submit their wrongs to the ar5itrament ot the peo- ple. an dnot new and unexpected person to the controversy. Those are the views generally given, and very decidedly ex- pressed at that. Tothe competency of either party to make fair Governor, beleve
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DanytlIe Ark., June ?, 1860.

EDITOR OF THE TRUE DEMoCRAT-Your agent J. c. Henderson, was at this place last Saturday, soliciting subscribers for your able paper, and my opinion is that he did well. l tell you that he walked the boys into the right MT. Henderson it is true Is not a man of the first class of beauty, but at the same time good talker, and mixes well with the boys 50 far as am acquainted with him think he is the man for the people. He was wide awake and duly sober, and left with high heart, de- termined to perform the work for your paper. l gave him my name, and am waiting patiently for the True Democrat to make its arrival. 1 am located at this place, and am ready at any time to obey the calls of the democratic party. So far as l am acquainted 1 think that all is right for Johnson for Governor, there appears to be but one opinion about the whole thing; and that is, he will be the Governor. There is but little said about our candidates for the legislature; but I hear but one voice here and that is, Dr. P. s. Caffrey is the man for the people of Yell.
 l regret much that the candidates for Governor will not be here; well they can't be at every point-perhaps they are ex- cusable. Danville is in a .hourishing con- dition now and bids fair to be place of considerable note. In the course of 3 or weeks there will be number of men at work clearing out our river Petit Jean; hence, the next rise we will have boats here; this is not gas; we will do what we say. Crops look well here and farmers are in fine spirits, looking forward for fine yield. Well so far as 1 have examined the soil oi this county, put it up as being one of the counties to grow the stuff
 DANVILLE
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all admit; and forms no part of the ques- tion under onsideration-upon that score 1t is at least fair and safe to consider them both equal
 There Is of course, some contrarlety of views upon some State matters, but 1 am aware of no great measure advocated by one of the candidates, and objected to by the other; then again we will consider them equal Both have long been prominent citizens of the State and useful members of the community, again we consider them equal.
 Having, as I think, fairly stated the views generally entertained upon the two candidates as referred to above, 1 will con- tinue the subject. It appears to be forgot ten that there is a third party, equal in in- dustry and intelligence in the field, ready to take advantage of any division in the democratic party The American party, 1t is true, have made no nominations, yet, one week would suffice to bring their united forces together, and therefore possibly in- sure defeat to both the present candidates. This is generally understood amongst the leader of that party, and will, doubtless, at the proper time be brought to bear.
 As l said, no great difference of views exist between the two candidates; then, the safe plan is, to act upon the principle, that as Mr. Johnson is the regular nominee, no other candidate has the right to expect or ask for the suffrages of any member of the democratic party. That party has spoken through its convention; and if Mr. Rector had been the nominee, then Mir. Johnson, feel sure, would not be in the field. If he was, then I would advocate the same rule against him-let him look to others for votes-this reasoning is surely fair and right This, 1 know. is the sentiment en- tertained and expressed by at least nine tenths of the voters of the democratic party, of whom 1 have had intercourse and ex- changed opinions upon the subject.
 The crops in the section of country l have visited have suffered much for want of rain. Corn very scarce and as a conse quence very high.
 Should this letter be worth the space it will occupy in your columns, l may, as l visit different portions of the country, give you an occasional letter.
 X FARMER.
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he has reached no rock, with the drill or auger down 45 feet. We shall know further of his success in few days.
 A levee is much needed here and one could easily be constructed that would pro- tect the village and back country.
 Lands are commanding almost fabulous prices for cotton in this county. A plan tatlon recently changed owners at S6O the acre and l5O negroes from South Carolina, are going upon 1t, christmas week.
 A gentleman from Alabama, now at my hotel, informs me that neighbor of his, F. ". Bryman, esq, has just purchased the Legrand Plantation, near Laconia, in this State, with Il slaves and 29 mules at SI3o, ,0OO-one quarter cash down.
 A printer is to be here from Helena, the coming week, with a democratic press.
 NJ. Lewis, esq, will issue the first num- Der of democratic paper at Augusta, in a few days. OBSERVER.
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Tn M moriam INDEXED

No event in our history is so much dreaded as death. Its fear is the bondage of the world from which Christ came to deliver us. '' That through death He might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver them who through fear of death are all their lifetime subject to bondage" In these words we have the true commendaton of the gospel and its peculiar power. There is iii it, and nowhere else, deliverance from the fear of death. The power of the gospel was | most beautifully exemplihed in the death of Mrs. SARAH H. MCALMosT, who sweetly fell asleep in Jesus, on the 3st of May, at the residence of her husband Dr.. C. McAmont, in this city, in the 21th year of her age. She went down into the dark val ley of the shadow of death with the tread ot Il con queror. Death had no teIrors for her. She was not only peaceful and calm, but joyful and trium- | plant in the hour of departure. Her death like her life victory. At the age of fifteen years she sought and found Jesus to be precious to her | sou Re zion with her was not matter of theory, but living principle which entered into and con | troed her whole life. She habtualy manifested deep interest in the of Christ, ever esteeming it an honor and privilege to labor for the good of souls. The desire and purpose ot her life, was to be useful always gentle and mild, vet firm in her | convictions of duty. She a devoted wife q tender mother-a faithful friend, even self-sacri- | fcing for the good or happiness of others. She possessed a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God and man is ot great value Her uni | tormly cheerful disposition made her an ornament in society
 For several years past she had been consistent and beloved member of the Presbyterian Church in this city. Her name and the memory of her chris tian graces will long dwell rich fragrance in the hearts of Gods people. For the memory of the just is blessed.
 Her home is left desolate for the light of it, the wife, the mother is gone. The deeply afflicted husband add family, however. mourn not as those without hope. For we feel assured that death has been to her happy release from suffering, md an introduction to higher and better state of enjoy ment. Let embalm her memory in our hearts and strive to initiate her virtues in our lives
 "Calm on the bosom of thy God,
 Fair spirit rest thee now
 Fen while with thy footsteps tread | His seal was on thy brow.
 Dust to its narrow house beneath
 Soul to its home on high;
 They that have seen thy look in death
 No more may fear to die.''
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Sol. Gen'l of Ark' s

EE5 We stated in paper of the 18th ult., that Alr. Boudnot was not allowed seat in the Dover convention We gave the report as we heard it; but we see by the proceedings of the vent0n, that it was not correct. The committee on credentials recommended that he be admitted to his seat, and the report adopted by vote of 25 to 6-Fort Smith HeraN.
 The papers of this State which have noticed the proceedings of the Dover con- vention with reference to the above named individual, have with one exec ption, spurn- ed with just indignation and contempt, the cowardly. undemocratic, mean and slavish spirit that induced the maj ority of that convention to insult one of their equals, and the largest county in the State. We publish this week the views of the South Arkansas Democrat upon this proscriptive, malicious persecution, instituted we have not the slightest doubt, by the petty mal- ignancy of the Hon. T. c. Hindman The vote on the resolution " "odmutinq" the dele gate to his seat, was taken otier he had voluntarily left it; the six that voted against the resolution did so because they viewed it as an intended insult to the dele gate and his county, and because they knew if present he would spurn a seat with scorn, rendered him by any such contempt. ible invitation.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

 ' Messrs. EpIToRs-Please announc, mo q candi. date to represent Conway county in the lower House of the next General Assembly of the S+ate of Arkansas. ELIAS STONE 1JOHN CRAWFORD is a democratic can oldate for Representative from Washington County at the ensuing August election.
 Princeton, April 23d, l86O MT. EDrToR-Please announce me a candidate to represent Dallas county in the lower house of inc next General Assembly of the State of Arkansas.
 F. J. CAMERON. U- We are authorized to announce VIM. O.. PENNINGTON, candidate for re election. as Representative of Pulaski county. I3@ We are authorized to announce JOHN 1T TRlGG, as a candidate to represent Pulaski coun- ty in the lower house of the next General Assem- ply.
 Mr. EDIToR-Please announce L. ROBINSON candidate to represent Johnson county in the House of Representative, Arkansas LeSislature Election August 9th, 1860.
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Can't ever intended to submit his claims to the Philadelphia convention and abide by its decision, is not believed here by a single good democrat, and that Col Can't also, even up to the Arkadelphia conven- tion opposed the present nominee for Go vernon, is also believed here by every good and loyal democrat-this of itself is suffi- cient cause why Mr. Can't should not re- ceive the vote of this district, and I have felt the pulse closely for the last few days; and so help me God his votes here will be found few and far between. And again, when see all of the prominent democratic papers in this district supporting R. H. Johnson and c. B. Mitchell, I would at once. even were I stranger, take it for granted all was o. 4.
 Yours in great haste,
 RODOLPHUS.
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Fact. Childi

|" The DISORGANlZERS are breaking their own necks, saving the democracy the trouble of their execution. ''-State Rights Democrat.
 This is sad truth, and we are truly sor- ry that such frank enemy as the State Rights Democrat, should find it necessary to speak it's own doom.
 By repudiating the State convention, setting up candidate against the regular nominee, and by following blindly and heedlessly the beck of selfish disorganizer, the DIsoReANIzERs are already committing suicide, and their necks will efectually be broken the first Monday in August by tine election of R. H. Johnson.
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CAMDEN, June 1st, 1860.

MeSSrS. EDITORS
 Dear .Sirs: Once more in life have I as stunned the task of depicting to you in all of its colors, the great rejoicing here both among the opposition and some who pro- fess to be democrats, and some too, who have held high positions in the democratic party-that Col. H. NJ. Rector IS the nde- pendent democratic candidate for Governor Great God what are we to expect of men? To see men almost taken from the dust, and men in an obscure position taken up by the great democratic family of the Union and placed in position, and to see them re- creant to the nominee of the democratic party for Governor, and supporting in lieu of this an independent candidate, 1 must be permitted to ask permission of Him who controls the destinles of men, for us all to get on our pended knees and pray for the forgiveness of our sins, both omis- sion and commission-and just here let me say that 1 have been resident of Ouachita for the last sixteen years. l came to the State a democrat in every sense of the word. 1 have no recollection of ever vo- ting against my party. My first vote for president ] gave to James K. Polk-my first vote for Congress gave it to Robt w. Johnson in 1S46, and l have been a very close observer of all of our public men in Arkansas, and especially the Johnson and Conway family, as they are termed, and l will venture the assertion that under no circumstances whatever have those men l haop lp tn ra,u5rata ha of the party, and that R. H. Johnson should be repudiated here by men that he and the democratic party has supported
 God deliver me from such men. Be this however as it may. W tn a l the isms combin- ed with the opposition, Ouachita will send up larger majority than she has done in the last eight years. Mark this. That there are spurious men in our party all must admit, but the honest, the faithful unterri- fled will vote for R. H. Johnson to man. 1Nark Mis sciU you also; and the trap that has been laid by those seceders in running H. NJ. Rector to gull and get the opposi. tion vote of Ouachita, will not acin here- The most of the opposition voters here are composed of men of fine sense, and much prefer an honest strait out and out demo- crat to one whom they all know is run ming especially to get their votes-this is plain talk. am at best very plain man, but speak the truth in soberness, and those men who are repudiating our Stale conven- Ltion and its nominee, are chiefly the main supporters of Mir. Can't, and is it to be supposed for one moment that the demo cracy of Ouachita, county that boasts so much on its intelligence and patriotism will give this man Rector and Col. Can't l majority--ne,er, nevsy. And that Col
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THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. To THE SHERIFFs OF THE SEVERAL. COUNTIES IN sAil

THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. To THE SAERIFFs OF THE SEVERAL COUNTIES IN sAIp
 STATE-GREETING: WHEREAS, The constitution and laws of the
 W State of Arkansas require that general election shall be held therein, on the first Mon day in August next.
 Therefore, l. ELIAS N. CoNwAY, Governor of the State of Arkansas. do declare and make known, that such general election will be held in the re spectve counties of this State, on the said lst Monday of August, 1860; that is to say. for the election of Gorernor Of he State 0f Arkansas: and in the counties composing the lst Congressional District foT the election of one Representative to the thirty-seventh Congress of the United States: and in the counties composing the second Congress sional District, for the election of one Represen- tatve to the thirty seventh Congress of the United States
 Also, for the election of one Judge of tho Circuit Court, in and for the first Judicial Circuit; one Judge of the Circuit Court, in and for the third Judicial Circuit; one Judge of the Circuit Court, in and for the fourth Judicial Circuit, and Judge of the Circuit Court, in and for the ffh Judicial Circuit and for the election of one Prosr eufinq Attorney for the State, in each of the six Judi cial Circuits in the State. 1 Also, for one State Senator from each of the 1 following Senatorial Districts, to-wit: From the 2l District composed of the counties of Carroll and Newton. From the 4th District, composed of the counties of Crawford and Franklin. From the 5th District, composed of the counties of Sebastian and Scott. From the 9th District. composed of the counties of Johnson and Pope. From the 7th District, composed of the counties of ! ell, Perry and Conway. From the 9th District, composed of the counties of Mar on and Searcy, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dixon C. Williams. From the 9th District, composed of the counties of Izard and Van Buren.
 From the 10th District, composed of the county of Independence. From the lth District composed of the coun- ties of Lawrence and Fulton. From the 18th District, composed of the coun. ties of Phillips and Monroe. From the 18th District, composed of the coun. ties of ChicOt, Drew and Ashley. | From the 20th District, composed of the coun- ties of Bradley and Dallas. From the 25th District composed of the coun- ties of Hot Spring, Montgomery and Saline. | And; also. D members of the House of Repre- sentatves of the next General Assembly of the State from the following 54 counties in the State, | to-wt: