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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-26

CELEBRATION OF THE FoURTH.-We learn that the Agricultural and Mechanical oo- ciety of Pulaski county contemplate cele- brating the approaching 4th of July by public barbecue, speaking and other inter- esting ceremonies. It is therefore very ne- cessary that full meeting of the society be had on the first Monday in June in this city for the purpose of making the neces- sary preliminary arrangements.
 We also understand that Gen. w. A. Ashley, the president of the society, with his usual generosity, proposes to furnish the barbecue at his own expense.
 It is probable that proposition will be introduced at the meeting in June to merge the county society into state society, with the object of getting up a state far for next fall.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-26
To the voters of the Senatorial District, composed of the Counties of Hot Spring, Montgomery and Saline.

It having now been fully ascertained that there will be no district convention which any man could recognise as a fair demo- cratic convention, I take this method of de- claring myself candidate to represent said district in the Senate of the next legislature of Arkansas.
 In taking this course l am aware that 1t will not meet the approval of a .tew design- ing tichsters, who have certain purposes in view, and aim at dictation to the democra- cy of the district; but nevertheless, 1 cannot consent to be ruled off the track by scuh convention as was gotten up at Hot Srings, nor do 1 submit to its action as being le- gitimate and soundly democratic.
 am a convention democrat, and as such submitted my name, through the columns of the True Democrat, to district conventions; and had the will of the people been reflect ed, or expressed in such convention got ten up and conducted fairly with repre- sentation of delegates from each county, to limited extent, 1 should not only have submitted to its decision, but would have given my cordial support to the nominee of such convention But under the exist ing circumstances 1t would be doing my friends and myself an injustice to withdraw from the canvass. am, therefore, my fel- citizens, candidate to represent you in the next Senate of the State of Arkansas, and all I ask is an "open field and fair fight" and that you determine in your judg- ment and manifest that determination by your vote on the first Monday in August next, who shall serve you as your Senator.
 1 am with great respect,
 your fellowcitizen,
 w. E. BEAVERS.
 Turin. Saline Co.,, Ark, May p, 1860.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-26
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Postmaster Isaac V Fowler, of N. r., is defaulter to the government to the tune of S175,0OO and has absconded. He IS supposed to be in Montreal, Canada.
 The Japanese are at Washington. They are creating quite a stir.
 It is said that Edward Everett will de- cline the nomination for Vice President.
 Rarev, the horse-tamer, is in Turkey, making money.
 The northern illustrated papers in minis tering to the love of the horrible, give an account of the patients in the hospital at Believer, New York, being oveIyun by rats, and new born children being devoured by them. We opine the subject is talked about and shown up in pictures because 1t is disgustingly horrible and not because the victims were human beings. They were only white women. Now if they had been negroes and southern domestlcs, the story would have been repeated for years and formed the staple of long speeches and still longer harangues. We have not yet descended to such depth of philanthro- phy.
 The scoundrel, James Redpath, is mak ing good thing of old Browns land pira- cy and his merited fate. He went to the West India islands and took up subscrip- tions for the family of the old thief, and must have collected large amounts. It is estimated that at least two hundred thou sand dollars has been collected for said familyssby various persons and in various ways. They will be fortunate if they get two thousand. Taking up subscriptions is nice way of making money. To make money easy commend us to philanthrophy or modern banking.
 The estimated municipal expenses of the city of Boston, for the current year, are three millions and thirtyfour thousand dollars.
 G. w. Kendell, the Texas sheep-raiser, has 800 lambs. Think of that and then think that Arkansas is fully equal to Texas as sheep-raising country.
 In England they buy printing paper by the pound. Here it is sold by the bundle or ream. It is sold in Europe at five cents o Cnun1
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-26
A STBSCRTBER.
Firemen's Celebration.

At called meeting of PULASKI FIRE COMPANY No. ?, the following preamble and resolutions in reference to the late celebration of the anniver- sary of the Little Rock Fire Department, were unanimously adopted, viz:
 WHEREAS, Notwithstanding the many difficulties we had to encounter (outsde of other materidl draw backs we take pride in saying that we were recognized and looked upon as ''one among many" Therefore be it
 l. Resoced, That the thanks of this company are due and are hereby rendered to $. Harris, esq.,. the orator of the day, for the tatterng enconiums passed upon us, and the happy reference which he made to the decorations of our '' ''machine;" and that we hereby signify that he will ever be held in grateful rememberance by every honest hearted member of $ Pulaski No. 2.'
 ?. Resolred, That it is with pleasure we acknowl- edge the debt of gratitude which is justly due to Messrs. Larrentree and McCowan, together with others, for the elegant and beautiful manner in which they decorated engine, and that the thanks of the company are hereby rendered there for.
 g. ResoIUed, That we heartily thank Mrs. Mer rick, Peyton and Wait, and others, for the various and pretty flowers which they gave us, with which our engine was decorated.
 4 ReSoiUed That we, as members of Pulaski Fire Company No. ,, return thanks to Dr. Peyton for the kind and gentlemanly manner in which he received and entertained us at his residence.
 5 ResoLped, That we also tender our compli- ments and thanks to our eow-townsman, Jonny Lockman, for the sparkling champagne, with which he made us feel q ourselves again.''
 G. ResoIUed, That a copy of this preamble and resolutions be furnished the True Democrat for publication, and that the city papers be requested to copy the same.
 N. MURPHY, Foreman.
 M DoTTrR Spc,U
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-26
From the Searcy Eagle. The Hindman Resolution Repudiated by the Old Line Democrat.

In April last, the democracy of White county met in convention at this place, and nominated the Hon. T. c. Hindman for Congress. But his friends not being satis- ed with this show of strength, thought it best not only to nominate MT. Hindman, but to utterly condemn all of those that opposed him, and by reference to the pro- ceedings we find the following resolution.
 '' Resoloed, That we utterly condemn the course of that portion of the democratic press of the State of Arkansas which has been engaged for several months past in heapng vituperation. and bitter abuse upon the character of our distinguished fel- low-citizen, T. c. Hindman, the present able rep resentatve from the first congressional district of Arkansas, as being we'll calculated to distract and dlsorganlze the democratic party.'
 We condemned the resolution at the time, we denounced 1t as being unjust, in every respect, and an entire new phase in the de- mocratic party. Does the gentleman that offered that resolution know the neaningsef democracy? Or does he believe and wish to introduce the democracy of France, for we feel well assured that if he knew that democracy meant and is so understood to be a government by the people, in which the supreme power is lodged in the hands of the people collectively, or in which the
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-26
Philadelphia Convention.

This body met on Monday last, and after an exciting session of two days, adjourned without making any nomination for Con- gress. Not even ballot was had. The friends of the two prominent aspirants, Can't and Mitchell, agreed to refer their claims back to the people, and so the con vention adjourned sine die. Dr. Mitchell and Col. Can't have both declared them selves candidates. There will probably be others in the field Be that as it may, we have fully made up our mind as to whom we shall support. We have hoisted the name of CHARLES B. MITCHELL, and shall labor earnestly and faithfully to secure his election-believing him, as we do, to be the choice of the people of this district, as we'll as of this county. He is the best ca pacitated for the high position-the most able and talented; and Is an unswerving de- mocrat, and as true and loyal to the South and her institutions as any that breathes the balmy air of our sunny cline.
 Next week we shall speak more fully concerning these matters, and also lay be-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-26
The Nominations for President and
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 The black republicans have nominated Lincoln, of Illinois for President, and Hamlin, of Maine, for Vice President. Both citizens of white slave States-ultra abolitionists and irrepressible conflict Hell perites. Lincoln is man of coarse ability; an excellent stump speaker but in no sense of the word, statesman. Hamblin is an educated man, plausible and the longer headed of the two. If the democrats could unite on sound man and national plat form, this ticket could be beaten, but unless they do this Lincoln and Hamlin will be elected and disunion will follow. As for the so called "Union " ticket of Bell and Everett, it does not stand the ghost of chance. It may possibly carry off votes enough from one or two States to secure the election of Lincoln. We do not believe that Lincoln, or any other abolitionist can ever be President of the United States. The fourth of March that sees him inaugu- rated will see two empires where there IS now one confederacy. Hoping that the evil day may yet be far off we again coun- sel harmony and union among the democ- racy. It is the only party that can hope to contend against the hosts of black re- pubicans Let our northern friends with draw MT. Douglas and his squatter sover- eighty platform, giving us a national plat form and all may yet be well. But with a democratic candidate at the North and one at the South, the latter still further divided by having so called Union ticket, Lincoln and the North will conquer Then will follow disunion, civil war and its at tendant horrors
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-26

people exercise the power of legislatlon.- If he understood democracy to mean that he would not have introduced that resolu- tion, for it is by the united power of the press that vice. error, And despotlsm are driven from the walks of civilized men, and light and justice is caused to walk hand Tn hand, in their stead.
 But if he thinks that democracy means, independent or absolute power, supreme, uncontrolled, unlimited authority or rlgnt of governing in a single person, we say ii that is his meaning that he should call It autocracy instead of democracy.
 We have no doubt but that the gentle man thought that his position, and that his resolution would be sustained by the mas ses. but ah, delusive hope, the masses have condemned it, and even Mr. Peek ot the Old Line Democrat says in his paper of May the Sd;
 "We apprehend that no honest man will contend that public journal, under any circumstances, IS exempt from the obligation of exposing errors and coruptions of every knd for if it be true that the nress is the guardian of public virtue, and the pala- dium of political rights, then it's first and highest duty is to expose and denounce every departure from the one, and encroachment upon the other'
 We all like good things in this life, but sometimes we have things that please us too we'll and we think that Col. Hindman likes very we'll to have Mir. McRae as a friend, for he is jealous one, and also man ofinhuence, but some how MT, Mckae pleases his friends most too well.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-26

Is THERE MORE THAN ONE RICHMOND IN THE FIELD?-We were under the impress sion that Judge Henry NJ. Rector of Pu- laski was the disorganizing candidate for Governor. The Judge Rector we have re- ference to was, for a time, on the supreme bench, for several years before that surveyor general of Arkansas and for many years resident of Pulaski county. The following, from the Old Line Democrat seems to indl- cate that there are two Henry M. Rectors? Says that paper
 "Who is HENRY M REcroR?-a poor honest far mer of Saline county, who toied at the plow han dles provide bread, meat and rament for his wife and children. Do you not know himPS
 For ourself, we answer, no sir. We know gentleman of that name of Pulaski county, who owns quite handsome pro- perty, is lawyer by profession and is en- tirely innocent of blowing.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-26
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FrREMEN's ANNUAL PARADE.-On Saturday last the fremen had their annual parade, which was creditable to all parties concerned. The engines were tastefully decorated with flags, flowers and other ornaments. There were three engines, hook and ladder company, and hose car riages, manned by about two hundred ac- tive and energetic fremen. After passing through the principal streets, preceded by the brass band, the companies and citizens repaired to the Arsenal grounds, where the orator of the day, $. Harris, esq, delivered an eloquent address. The iremen then repaired to the Anthony House, where fine dinner was served, and dispersed in good humor.
 The tlre department of our city, number Ing about hundred and fifty, is sufficiently large for all practical purposes, and the members of the companies take great pride in ther machines, and in being at their posts. Altogether, it Was spirited and pleasant affair, and we congratulate the members on their successful turn-out. and the happy time they had.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-26
Public Speaking by the Candidates for
 Governor.

The appointment of times and places at which the candidates for Governor will address the people will be found in to-day's paper If they fill all the appointments made, they will have to be industrious. IL is to be hoped the people will turn out em naasse to hear them.
 The newspapers throughout the State are requested to publish the list of appoint ments and direct public attention to them All are interested in knowing the views of the next Governor on public questions, and we trust that every one will assist to give notice of the times and places at which the candidates are to speak.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-26

be determined on and resolutely pursued. The honor of the city demands 1t, and the safety of our peaceable citizens demands 1t.
 The city has been of late rife with bloody affrays, and the parties to most of them are yet unwhipt of justice Is it on account of the small number or ineficiency of the police? It is evident there is something wrong, and we trust determined effort will be made to discover what it is, and an equal determination manifested to reAedy the evil. If it is necessary, let us have whole army of policemen, that order may be maintained, and the law vindicated.- Our citizens have been quiescent long enough, and it is time some movement for reform be instituted .-Aoolanche 2lSt
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-26
Grand Division of Sons of Temperance.

Mir. EDIToR-Long continued sickness IS my chief excuse for not writing you sooner. The Grand Division of Sons of Tenn perance met at the city of Camden, on Wednesday, October 26, 1859. There were but few subordinate divisions NPfe- sented.
 There is small decrease in the number of members returned. There IS a decline in the performance of duty on thetart ol a very large portion of the division. But notwithstanding the many discourage ments, we believe that the temperance sentl- ment in the community within this jurlS- diction among the masses has gained strength, and that the present decline m numbers is only temporary; and thaveven : in the midst of so much remissneSS among the members of the order, and culpaoe neglect of duty in s. Ds, and their officers z there is latent feeling originated when will by proper patience and perseverance on the part of the few faithful, at some no' far distant day develop itself. 4 The grand officers elected and installed are:
 C.. w. P.-JAMEs HINTON, of Camden; G. w. A-WILLIAM II. WELLS, 0l Monticello.
 c. Scribe-JAMEs THOMPSON, of freeo Post Office
 G. T.-JoHN BROWN, of Camden.
 G. Chap.-SAMuEL STEVENSON, of Ark adelphia. Y G. Con.-HoPE T. HoDNETE, of Cam den. Q
 G.. Sen.-THoMAs H. LEE, of Camden Rev. Benjamin c. Hyatt, Hon. Jesse Overton, Rev. Samuel Stevenson, and William w. Leake, esq, were duly elected grand lecturers.
 Grand Division adjourned to meet at Monticello, Drew county, on the thlral W ednesday, l7th day of October, loOV' at ten o'clock in the morning Since October, charters have been issued for eight new divisions.
 Yours respectfully,
 JAMES THOMPSON,
 Grand Scribe.
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-26
Uncloaked Disorganization.

The Old Line Democrat, since the visit of it's chieftain, has taken down the name of the democratic nominee and placed that of Mr. Rector, at the head of its columns as q candidate for Governor. In an article on the subject 1t admits that Mir. Johnson is de facto the democratic nominee and bunglingly attempts to excuse itself for this open act of Reorganization. That paper still retains the names of the gentlemen nominated as the county ticket. As it abused the meeting at which they were nominated, we suppose their names will come down too. The reason for keeping them there is, perhaps, that they cannot find enough talented patriotic, pure, unselfish, etc.. etc., old liners to make an independ- ent ticket. Or, 1t is an understanding with the opposition that they will swap votes, and while for appearance sake, they keep the democratic ticket in their columns, will abuse it occasionally and do their best to defeat it. Mr. Peek should do one thing more. He should take the name of "democrat '" from the head of his paper. Capt Danley set him a good example. Let him follow it at once.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-26
Hot Springs of Arkansas-Mineral
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HoT STRINGS, ARK, April 3, '6O

HoT STRINGS, ARK, April 3, '60.
 The waters here tell with wonderful effect-howing out at temperature of one hundred and fifty degrees Fahrenheit, and when received into the tub for bathing at from one hundred ahd sixteen to one hun dred and twenty-five, the immersed body comes out all aglow-perspiration issues through every pore of the skin, and the patient, soothed and delightfully."- ly refreshed, feels as if new lease of life were granted to him. In invalid life everything is gra- duated to the scale of bathing as that is favorable or unfavorable, so all else works we'll or ill., So far as my information ex- tends, l believe every one in the valley at present, unless 1t Is one or two who have recently arrived, are decidedly better Some have entirely recovered, and others greatly benefited have gone home.
 The Ouachita at this point is about one hundred and fifty or two hundred feet wide "a beautiful clear stream, and at this sea- son of the year navigable for small boats to Philadelphia, about thirty miles from here. To Camden, one hundred miles dis tant, the stream is of sufficient depth to admit vessels of large size, and the amount of business transacted there has made 1t a place of much note. The valleys on the river are very fertile, and the yield abund- ant. In the mountainous region and along its banks, coal of very excellent quality has been recently discovered. Other fields of it have for some time been marked out and worked, and the measures are said to extend through several counties. Iron ore in abundance has been found in certain To- calities. Speaking of iron, there is a moun- tain not many miles from here called Cove Mountain, which, like the Iron Mountain in your State, is composed, as 1t is SUD- posed, almost altogether of this valuable mineral. The magnetic influence of it is much greater than any found in Missouri. On or near the surface the negroes find magnets of uncommon power, and bring them into this place for sale.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-26
Old Line Consistency.

In an article on the first page Of its last issue. the Old Line Democrat says:
 "A resolution to indorse and legaiise the action of the State convention introduced in the Dover convention and tabled by rote ot more han t,co 70 one! The same resolution was introduced Tn the Arkadephia convention, and carried by only very small majority"
 On the next page of the same paper, seeking to palliate and excuse its disorgani- zation and repudiation of the action of a democratic convention, the editor in wri- ting of the two district conventions, says:
 "These two conventions have met, considered the matter, and unequivocally repudiated the nom ination. They have, substantially, indorsed the views which we have presented in regard to the State convention, and solemny declared it to be null and void, and its action not binding the invo untary support of any democrat"
 First he says the Dover convention re- fused to act and the Philadelphia one passed resolution endorsing the State convention. Next he says they unequivo- cally repudiated it.
 Which statement is correct? It appears to us that old liner editors should have bet ter memories than thot.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-26
WASHINGTON, May 14, 1860.
Edit0r ,StdteS and UntOn-

Editor .StateS and Union-
 SIR: In the seventh days proceedings of the Charleston convention, published in your issue of the 10th inst, l notice the protest of three of my colleagues from the State of Arkansas. In that document they publish what purports to be the resolutions of the Arkansas convention. In the third resolution, as published by them, the fol- lowing occurs:
 '.And if said convention refuses to recognize the rights of the South in the territories of the United States, the representatives of the democracy of Arkansas be instructed to retire from said conven- ton, and refuse to aid in the selection of any didate whomsoever by said cOnvention''
 In justice to Hon. T. B. Flournoy and myself, who remained in the convention, beg to say that those gentlemen are mis- taken in making the above statement. We certainly would have retired also if there had been any such instruction. It Is not in the published proceedings of our State convention, nor do 1 recollect of any such having been offered.
 JOHN l. SHERMAN,
 Deleqote from ArkanSaS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-26

A LEFT HANDED CoMPLIMENT.-The Old Liner, in urging the claims of Judge Rec tor, strenuously insists that che holds himself aloof from all the petty personal feuds and differences that divide and dis tract the democratic party in this State. :" It is elsewhere repeated that he is ''uncon- taminated with the factious dissensions that agitate the country Is this merit in Judge Rector? If so, what shall be said of the arch-agitator? Where can words be found sufficiently strong to con- demn those who commenced a war in their own party, who created these dissensions and built up these factions. What must be said of him who, imported for that spe- cial purpose, scatters fire-brands and ere ates discord. Verify, if Judge Rector is sincere in his attitude and his profession, he must condemn the course of those who now use him.