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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07
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EDITORs TRUE DEMOCRAT.

EDrToRs TRUE DEMOCRAT:
 GenHemen-l do not often ask space in newspaper-nor. indeed, medde in politics. but l beg leave to say, that 1 have never known, during long life, such cruel, wicked, and unjust warfare as Col. Hinl- man and his friends have instituted against a portion of the democratic party of this State The bloody reign of Robespierre, in France, could scarcely exceed their ma licious disregard of character They are hudded in alleys and in back-rooms- horses and steamboats are in demand to send out emissares to defame and blacken the characters of those who are quietly en- gagged in their regular occupations.
 As abundant evidence of the truth ot these remarks, would call your attention to the communications which appear in the old Line Democrat-and particularly to those written from this county, signed " Green Briar" The author of that com munication charges Mr. Russell, the editor of the Democratic Sentinel of this town, with almost every crime. And why is this done? There is not a more quiet, un- assuming and industrious mechanic in the county He is following his regular legiti- mate business-one that he has served a long apprenticeship at-and l defy any man to show one undemocratic sentiment which has ever appeared in his paper Then is not this war upon him wicked and wrong? Has it come to this, that every man must be adjudged as a scoundrel be- cause he prefers another for Congress over Col. Hindman? l appeal to the good sense and justice of the democrats of Arkansas whether this wicked and rediculous course on the part of Col Hindman and his friends be wrong. I have always thought Col. Hindman and the writer of "Green Brar'' democrats, 1 have not heard either advocate political principles which did not indorse; Mr. Russell, too, advocates the identical principles that they do. Then why thus enmity and malice? Is the democratic party to be destroyed because they have either been unsuccessful in their aspirations for office, or that the one they hold may be taken from them?
 These men were very severe upon plze- rinctums. or those who once acted with an other party, but joined the democratic party in good faith-but the real truth IS, there is but one offence in any one, with them' and that is, that he is not a Hindman man. The fact that the author of " Green Brlar' patronizes know nothing paper, the Balance-edited, however by clever men, the fact that he is the friend and advocate of pizerinctums, Gas he and Col. Hindman are so prolific in 1erming them, when they go for Hindman, proves their insncerity upon the subject.
 appeal to the democratic party of Ar kansas to put down this wrangle about nothing. This is time when the whole people of Arkansas and the South generally should be united against one common ene- my, black republicanism-and let us do so, if neither Hindman nor the author of "Green Brar" never gets an office.
 BRlAR" WITHOUT THE GREEN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07
From Washington County.

Letters received from Fayetteville, dated February 25th, give us the proceedings oi the democratic convention held there on that day. In accordance with the recom- mendation of the mass meeting, held Tn January last, the several townships met and sent up delegates to the county con vention.
 Of the 37 delegates, Mr. Wilson got 29 and one township that had instructed for him was not represented, which would have increased his vote to 3l.
 The convention instructed their delegates to cast the vote of Washington county, as follows:
 For Congress: Alfred NJ. Wilson as first choice and Wm. K. Patterson, as second choice.
 For Governor: R. H. Johnson as first choice and John $. Roanc as second choice.
 The gentlemen selected as delegates to the Dover convention are Dr. G. w. Fay Tor, F. c. Boudinot, w. T. Neal and w R. Cunningham.
 To the State convention, J. l.. Dickson, Dr. G. w. Taylor, E. c. Boudinot and J. M. Tebbetts
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07
News Items.

Astronomers assert that the great comet of 1856, which caused the abdication of Charles the Fifth of Spain, will appear during the fall of the present year.
 The artcsan we'll in Columbus, Ohio, has been bored to a depth of 2,32S feet The money "gin eout" and operations are discontinued.
 A mule recently died in South Carolina whose age was known to be sixty two years.
 Prof. J. s. c. Lowe, the balloon man, is in Charleston. He will find it difficult task to get up big hoax there.
 The death of Macauley the historian(?) before completing his history of England leaves the publishers in a predicament. It is said that Thackery will take the history up at the point where Macauley left it and bring 1t down to the present day.
 A new postoffice letter stamp has been invented. Since the use of envelops, the date of mailing the letter and name of the office whereat mailed is not preserved unless the envelop is filed with the letter. More over, the courts have decided that post dates on envelops cannot be received as evidence, because there is no certainty that the enve lop produced in court covered any particu- lar letter. The new invention consists of steel die, the letters and figures are formed of fine points which pierce the envelop and the letter also, so that each fold of paper shows the postmark. The die can be ink ed so that the outside impression may be plain, while the inside impressions may be easily read by holding the letter between the eye and the light.
 Stephen Whitney, one of the merchant princes of New York, died recently He was the third richest man in the city, his estate being valued at eight millions oft dol lars.
 The free negroes in Canada have been forcibly expelled from two townships and other townships are holding meetings, pass ing resolutions and threatening vengeance on all negroes who remain after stated day.
 Hon. Thomas $. Bocock, of Va, was the orator of the day at the inauguration of the equestrian monument to Gen. Wash ing, at Washington, on the 22d ult
 Hawcsville, Ky, must be nice place to live at. Lately man named II. A. Daw- son, carried lighted bomb into store and the explosion killed several persons and seriously wounded several others. The building was blown to pieces and besides the loss sf life the damage to the building and goods in it is said to be about $50, ,ooO.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07
Es-The soubriquet of Johnny Crapaud

Rs-The soubriquet of Johnny Crapaud,
 no longer attaches to Frenchman with its former significance, for both English and Americans have learned to consider frogs as good eating. In the market houses frogs are sold, or rather the legs are sold at two dollars hundred. Restaurants and hotels serve them up as choice dish As an evidence of the demand for this luxury, we see it stated that an enterprislnS firm have recently prepared large ponds in New Jersey as froggeries for breeding these bat rachian table delicacies. Superior breeds have been introduced and, no doubt, the future journalist win hereafter record enor- nous legs of frogs, weighing ever so many ounces, as they now make items of the weight of cattle or sizes of huge vegetables.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07
Basis of Voting in the State and Con-
 gressional Conventions.

Having been requested to give the basis of voting adopted by the State and Con- gressional Conventions of 1S56-'S, we have examined the proceedings of the conven- tions for that purpose, and find that in the State Convention each county voted the number of members it was entitled to in the legislature.
 In the first Congressional district, each county was entitled to as many votes as it bad members in the lower house of the leg islature-a two-third vote being necessary to nomination.
 In the 2d Congressional district the basis was the entire democratic vote cast at the last preceding congressional election, ma jority of which was necessary to nomina. ton.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07
The Madison County Meeting.

By little trickery and stratagem the disorganizers in Madison county got up kind of meeting and report of it was sent to the old Liner, over which it went into raptures and declared 1t was the people moving, with many other catch greenhorn phrases. Among other things he dwelt with evident delight on the statement that the persons present formed into lines and only twenty-five were counted in the Will son line to upwards of hundred in the Hindman line We have been assured that no such line was formed, the friends of Mir. Wilson refusing to go into such school-bov arrangement The fact is that this thing was an after-p piece, when sensible men, dis gusted with the trickery and brow beating, had left the ground We have been shown a letter from the secretary of the meeting who desires to be set right in the matter and who states how this statement concern ing the lines said to have been formed, came to be reported. The truth is the meeting broke up in disorder without def nite action. Here is MT. Berry's letter, to which we call attention:
 HUNTSVILLE, Feb. IS, 1860.
 Dear Sir: You have no doubt seen the published proceedings of the celebrated mass meeting held here on the 4th inst In order to place myself in the proper posi- tion before the people have this to say in regard to the report of the meeting:
 It is said that the Hindman and Wilson men formed on the public square, and that the chairman appointed Evans and Bate man, delegates to the Dover convention, with instructions to cast the vote of Madi- son county for Hindman for Congress- No such proceedings occurred within my personal knowledge, but the chairman in- formed me that such was the case and in- corporatsd them in the report. l think
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07
From Washington.

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 27.-ln the demo- cratic senatorial caucus, Senator Browns resolution, advocating an immediate slave code, received but five votes. viz: Mason Clay, Chestnut, Johnson of Arkansas, and Brown. Senator Davis resolution was carried with a division, and will command all northern and southern democrats, ex- cept Douglas and Pugh.
 The United States steamship Brooklyn has been ordered to New York to take out Col Pickett, the newly appointed consul to Vera Cruz. Col. Pickett has instruc- tions to meet the contingencies of Mira mons projected attack upon Vera Cruz.
 Governor Sam. Houston, of Texas, has writ: en letter here, intimating to the ad- ministration that if they do not take inn mediate action against Mexico, he will as sume the responsibility thereof in behalf of Texas.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07
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DEATH OF MAJ A. w. GAINES, PAYMAs- TER. UNITED STATES ARMY.-This gentle man dicd in the Garrison, on Sunday last, about 12 o'clock, after lingering eight weeks. He was thrown from his buggy. which injured one of his legs, and at trss no fears were apprehended from the wound and it was thought he would soon recover, but, it was otherwise ordered by an over ruling Providence. Mai Gaines was gentleman highly respected, by every one who knew him. He was Q faithful officer. He was q native of Kentucky, and was ap- pointed paymaster in the army, by MT. Polk. during the Mexican war, anc was brother to the late Ex-Governor John P.
 Gaines, of Oregon; he has also, brothers
 in this state. He leaves wife and four
 daughters, to mourn the loss of faithful.
 fond anh af1cctonate hus band and fat her. F. .Smith Times. Feb. 23.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07
" Lost in the Fog"

"Thev may do as they have done in Little Rock, get up know nothing crowd, and call themselves democrats, but that will not pass outside of Little Rock"
 The above is from a communication in the Old Line Democrat. Does Mr. Peek indorse 1t?
 If he means by communications to assail the convention here he might as well bring all his artillery in the field and assail it editorially.
 What becomes of MT. Peek's honor, which he pledged when he agreed to abide by the decision of the convention?
 What was he doing in that know noth- ing crowd?''-asking know nothings to in dorse his paper? If the Pulaski county convention was "know nothing" crowd Mr. Peek was one of Mem. By publishing the above without contradicting 1t, MT. Peek admits he participated in know nothing" convention and asked its lndorse- ment
 He will reply it is communcation-let us add--6osed upon statements from hts pa per.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07
m. Gloves, Claim--Finally Decided.

The claim of the heirs of Nathan Cloves, which has been pending in the courts, state and federal, for seventeen years; was finally decided in the supreme court of the United States on the Doth of January last The claim was rejected, and that ends it forever. It was pre-emption under the act of 29th May, 1880, preferred by Nathan Cloves to the n. W. fir. l of sec. 2. T. n, range 12 w., containing 30 SS-100 acres, and allowed by the register and receiver, and in its pre- sent improved state is worth at least half million dollars. The tract of land embraces that portion of the city of Little Rock, generally known as Gov. Pope's addition. The pre-emption claim was decided to be fraudulent in the court of chancery by Chancellor Fairchild; his decree was affirmed by the supreme court of Arkansas, 17 Ark. 6OS) and now the supreme court of the United States has confirmed that decree; so that the obstacle to the improvement of that beautiful part of the city is now removed.
 This result is mainly attributable to the skill and exertions of those able attorneys, c. F. Bertrand and s. H. Hampstead. Mir. Bertrand evinced more than his usual zeal, energy and assiduity in collecting and colatng the evidence to bear on the case; and in every stage of the proceedings his ability was seen and felt Mr. Hampstead, too, showed he had thoroughly investigated the case, and his admirable arguments against the claim, both in the state and federal courts, are models of legal lore and concise argument. His briefs, and other papers in the cause, are evidences of how much a man of ability can do, and to what perfection argument can be brought.
 The owners and occupants of the long disputed property, to testify their gratiti- cation at the result and their appreciation of the services of the gentlemen above named, engaged the Little Rock brass band, proceeded to the residences of those gen tlemen, and gave each a complimentary serenade. We learn that Mir. Hampstead invited the serenaders in, when there was a flow of champagne, an exchange of con gratulations, requiem sung to the hnal repose of the annoying claim, and a happy time generally.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07
Ig The Old Line Democrat contains an

Eg- The Old Line Democrat contains an article from Mississippi paper denouncing all here who oppose Hindm'an.
 Hcsis recommended as "loyal souther- ner," and we are asked to take Mississippi indorsement on the southern question.
 In 1852 Mississippi abandoned and be- trayed the old hero, Gen. Quitman, and the gallant Davis, and elevated over them Foote, the great compromiser. Arkansas stood firmly to her colors and sustained R. w. Johnson on southern issues. Let Mis- sissippi look to her own escutcheon and see that she wipes off that stain, before she can expect Arkansas to place high value on her indorsement.
 We are capable of controlling our own State affairs, and the people of this State will not tolerate intermeddling with our politics by outsiders. The democracy of this State are as intelligent as the demo- cracy of Mississippi and q liale truer to the south and the principles of the democratic party.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07
EnIroR THE DENoCRAT-

Sir. The I1indman men held a conven. tion here on last Saturday, some three or four townships represented out of the four teen townships in the county. With Hndman chairman and secretary, and with fixed determination to instruct for Hind man, which they did. This county is strongly for Col. w. K. Patterson against Hndman or any one else. A proposition was made to the meeting to adjourn until all the county could be notified, and let the basis of representation be one delegate for each justice of the peace in the townships, and they voted the proposition down and over the heads of good democrats and a majority of the votes (democratic) of the county. You will see to what extent things are going. Yours, JACNSO
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07
Maqnolia, 4Ark., Feb. 27th, 1860.
EDITOR TRUE DEMoCRAI-

EDITOR TRUE DEMoCRaI--
 Dear Sir: On Saturday last the demo- cracy of Columbia county held a conven. ton, in which every township was largely represented, and made the following nomi nations, to-wit:
 For Governor-Rich'd H. Johnson. For Congress-Dr Chas. B. Mitchell. For Legislature-D. L., Killgore and Matt H. Roberts.
 As am anxious that the action of this county should be made public as soon as possible, hope you will note the above named selections in the next issue of the True Democrat. Next Saturday is my pub lication day. I shall publish the proceed ings entire in the Magnolian.
 The democracy of this county are enthu- siastically in favor of Mitchell for Congress and desire their preferences to be made known as soon as practicable. am de- legate to the State convention and Will be in your city on 2d April
 Very respectfully yours, o,rr
 Editor Xagnoliax.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07
Clippings and Comments.

James, the novelist, after long resi- dence in this country, went to Venice as British consul. Like many others who en- ioyed the hospitality of this country, he embraces the first opportunity to misrepre- sent us. Late accounts say that he Is about to return to Virginia, and the Louisville Democrat gives the following as the reason why:
 "James, the novelist, has abandoned the Consulate at Venice, and is coming back to Richmond, Virginia He went there to gather materials for novel of Venetian history, but finding that the streets were all canals, and that he could not introduce that solitary horseman of his, abandoned the place in disgust
 The Mobile Advertiser relates the fol- lowing singular facts:
 "DEArH OF ANOTHER CATHOLIC BISHOP. The last year has been peculiarly fatal to Bishops of the Catholic Church in this country. The death of Bishop Portier, of Mobile, of Bishop Lynch, of Savannah, and of the Bishop of Philadelphia, has been announced, and to-day we have to add to the number the name of Bishop Miles, of Tennessee, who died, as we learn by telegraph, yesterday at Nashville. At the time of his death he was seventy years of age, and had performed the duty of Bishop twenty-five years"
 The Upshur (Texas) Democrat says:
 "In North Carolina the opposition to the democracy are organizing under the name of whiggery. In some of the States they are organizing under the name of the opposition. In our own State, the oppo- sition style themselves national democrats. '
 In Arkansas they call themselves "Old Line Democrats
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07
TERRIBLE MARINE DISASTER. Wreck of the Hungarian---All on Board
 Supposed to be Lost.

HA11FAx, February 2l.-The steamship wrecked on the lodges off Cape Sable proves to be the Hungarian, of the Liverpool and Portland line A small portion of her hull is visible at low water A telegraphic dispatch from Cape Sable to the agent of the Cunard Steamship Company, says that the steamships lights were seen on Mon day morning at 3 o'clock. At daylight the spars and pipes were seen standing. At ten in the morning she was total wreck. The ship settled fast. A heavy sea is run ming. breaking mast-high over the wreck. Any communication with the steamer IS impossible All on board must have per ished unless the ships boats left her before daylight, which is not considered at all
 robable.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07

FAR-FETcHED.-The disorganizers, per diemists and bankites have arrived at the sage conclusion, "that it affords aid to black republicanism to oppose Hindman
 We do not know their method of reason ing or by the use of what system of loglc' they arrive at that conclusion. If 1t IS going to produce war between North and South, or involve the continental powers of the old world, or bring about disagreeable diplomatic relations with the monkey tribes of the South Sea Islands, say so, and we will hold awhile We arc not disposed to pull the prop from under the Universe just
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07

EsE- A Paris letterwriter thus describes Louis Napoleon on one of the spacious avenues of that imperial city:
 "Driving pair of splendid bays, at tached to a box wagon, with the rens in his own hands, and handling them as though he were accustomed to 1t, without any outriders, equeries or guards, the Empe- TOT Napoleon came along the avenue. He was dressed with black overcoat and hat which was of fashion of its own. The points of his moustache look particularly sharp, and his "imperal" as though 1t had just come from the barber's It re- quired steady hand and quick eye to guide those dashing horses through the inn mouse throng of vehicles of every descrip- tion which filled the avenue, particularly as the driver, while keeping one eye upon the steeds, was obliged with the other to acknowledge the salutations which he re- ceived on every side, and he kept up a con tinual lowing. 1 consider myself toler- able good democrat but 1 took my hat entirely from my head as he passed A great man is he; he has been successful, and cant as pseudo do-philosophers may about 1t, success is the true measure of great men, after all The Emperor gives, as yet, no signs of age, Che will be 52 on the 2Oth of April next, but looks as fresh and young, 1 think, as when saw him five years ago, before he had the weight of Europe on his shoulders, and the Pope down on him. v
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07

Ey JOSEPH x PETER RuBLE, Cor their heirs) who it is supposed moved from Washington county, Tenn, about 30 years ago and settled in Arkansas, will hear of something to their advantage, by address ing A. c. GRAHAM, esq, Jonesboro, Tenn, who has in his possession for distribution, the inheritance due them from their parents. Newspapers in this State may confer sig nal service to some one of their readers by inserting this notice.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07

Fs- The Cincinnati papers say that an anti-savery clergyman of that city actually wrote letter to Gov. Wise, soon afterthe conviction of John Brown, begging the privilege of taking Browns place on the gallows. He set forth that Brown was hero, and his life should be spared for fu- ture brave deeds. If it could be done, he (the minister) was ready to sacrifice, and would gladly die the ignominious death.- The answer of Gov Wise was to the effect that it was out of his power to save the life of John Brown, but if the minister was very anxious to be hanged, and would come to Virginia, the Governor wouicNf to have him accommodated
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07
"The Brave Man"

|" He who would pry
 Behind the scenes oft sees a counterfeit"
 We last week made enquiry for thls modern Hercules who would have assumed, as one of his twelve labors, the introduction of Mr. Peek's resolution in the Pulaski county convention. It required valor to capture the "Lernaean Hydra;" to slay the Nemean Lion or bring alive upon earth the three headed dog CerberuS, but think ot the achievement yc gods, and its attending perils to introduce a resolution here for the Old Line Democrat! His eight should not be hid under bushel," we still desire his name.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-07

OPIUM EArISG.-Last Monday a man of rather prepossessing appearance stepped into drug store in Buffalo, \. l., and asked for two ounces of laudanum, which the clerk put up for him ina vial. He then asked for glass of water, which re- quest being compiled with, he poured Oms part of the water, emptied the contents of the vial into the tumber, and deliberately drank it off. The affrighted clerk imme- diately called in a policeman and had the man taken into Chiefs office. The laud- anum- -drinker only laughed at their fears. and said he was in the habit of taking it, and was obliged to do so; that he could eat four ounces of opium without being in the least affected by 1t!