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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30

RECTOR ON PEEK We are relia5ly in- formed, that Judge Rector in his speeches at Fort Smith, Van Buren and Fayetteville, repudiated the course of Mr. Peek in voting for Judge Fletcher, as proxy for Fulton county contrary to instructions. which were alone for Flournoy.- The Judge said " Peek's violation of instructions was another evidence of the corruption of te con- vention, and says he cannot defend such an outrage as Mir. Peek committed, and that he must defend himself"
 We can and have refuted all other ob iections to the State convention, but Mir. Peek, in the goodness and generosity of his heart, must excuse us for declining to de- fend him, wAen such an eloquent advocate as Henry NJ. Rector gives up the task in despair. Rector is letter Judge than we thought he was. The Judges second opint ion IS said to be his best, as it is admitted by both friend. and foes that it will stand the closest scrutiny of legal acumen and survive the lapse of ages. It deserves conspicuous place in the next volume of Arkansas Reports.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30
One of the Family.

Our neighbor, Mir. Peek, having marri- ed Judge Rector's neice, is one of 'em; our word for it, he will be candidate for some office in six months, some guess in two. It is remarkable fact, that when any person becomes in any degree connect ed with "the tamily," he immediately seeks to make living off the public. An extra ordinary family indeed, when at one time, no less than fourteen were either in office or candidates; some are democrats, some are disorganizers; they fix it so that whichever way the wheel turns, some of the family are up. The Rectors, Duvals, Rusts, Conways and others, have stood at the door of the treasury and drawn rations; they are there to this day, each with his basket on his arm. A wonderful family.
 True they number some very clever gen tlemen, but they have che trait we can't commend. Like vicious horse at the trough, they are not content to eat their fill, but kick at and bite any poor hungry steed that tries to snatch mouthful of corn. It is a very respectable family, in deed one of the first; but there is among its members the greatest thirst for office, that ever took the form of disease among men. They quit blows in mid furrow, let their teams run wild, lock up law books, and off they go on the "wild hunt" We con gratulate our neighbor; if he is not out for office he will be the first of "the family who has not consistently, doggedly, eternal ly, vociferously, untiringly, unceasingy
 nd energetically clamuored for office! of feel! office!!!
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30
Short Answers to Long LIES.

uWbo is responsible for MT. Cyperts appear onco in the noticaf arena as a candidate in oppo- sition to Col Hindman2 The True Democrat""- Old Line Democrat.
 We answer a He laconically. It IS taIse that we are responsible for Mir. Cypert's s appearance. He is an old line whlg' runs on his own responsibility, has right to do so. and had announced himself weeks be- fore we knew that he had done so. By request we published his address just as we did MT. Jones' of Ouachita--and just as the Old Line Democrat did. Mr. Cypert is said to be a gentleman and a man of fine talents.
 .These Johnsons are bent upon the destruction of Hindman. ''-Old Line Democrat.
 A base alsehood-intended to stir up Ill., blood between the mutual friends of John son and Hindman, and to keep the party distracted forever We make no war on Hindman except in se!f-detence. Let our cotemporarv remember" Blessed is the peace maker.'
 "KeeD t before the people, that all the buncu1nbs about the famlyis intended to put down democratic nominees in order to exat real oligarchy."-Iru Democrat.
 "The absurdity of this declaration is absolutely bewildering. No one save the immaculate DuM- MY could have been guilty of such nonsense. Poor Dummvi whilst he is sweating and aboring here ten hours in Auditor Miller's office, and five in the True Democrat office, Dick Johnson is repudi- ang him in every stump talk throughout the north ern district "-Od Line Democrat.
 The palpable falsehood of this charge 's bewildering" "Dummy' has not been in the True Democrat office taco Hours in the last three weeks-and when the assertion was made it was known to be unqualJfealy fazse Poor Peek, Rector repudiates him -calls him an instrument of fraud and cor ruption. He had better play dummy awhile Poor Peek and < Poor Dummy" had bet ter form "mutual consolation society,"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30
Getting Ashamed.

'Judge Rector's plan, if it proves impracticable in it. present shape possesses, at least, the virtue of opening the door-wa for the suggestion of other measures. It may prove to be the stepping stone to a better and more practicable plan. "-Old L'ne Democrat.
 This quasi apology for the fimsy aud fantastic policy of Judge Rector shows that even the brazen effrontery of the Old Line Democrat is put to the blush when 1t at- tempts to defend it. We pity the desper- ate but unavailing efforts made to hide iS nakedness and deformity. The idea of ad~ vocating the claims of candidate for gu- bern,torial honors, because he has suggested an "impracsicable {" plan which "may nrove to be the stepping stone to a better and more practicable plan!" Nincom- poop, goosy, fimnap, simpletoR, block head, stupidity, ignoramus, humbug-that is the answer, the common sense of the people will give to this clap trap.
 It will be too late to devise better plan after the debts have been funded and the people pledged to pay compound interest on them.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30

that the Philadelphia convention indorsed it by one yote. f ithas any sfect. it should be binding on all who participated.
 MT. Harrell offered resolution! After the proceedings were drafted and given to Dr. Hobson, MT. Harrell asked the secre- taries to incorporate his resolution, which had been omitted as matter of no conse- ouence. It was voted down unceremonl- ously. If we wished to take any advantage in the matter, we would accept the afilrma- ton as true that it was tabled by MitchePs friends. Sometime ago, the Old Line as- serted that Gantt's friends were in a ma iority-it now acknowledges that Mitchel's 8 were. Strange! But for the facts in the case-it was voted down by the friends oi both parties. Jefferson voted against It, Dallas was divided, J. B. Johnson cast pulaski for it. This is enought to "demon- strota, that the assertions of our neighbor are "utterly bascless" and "reckless. As Mir. Harrell requested especially that his resolution should appear, in justice to him and to Mir. Burton, we will add that if was the intention to give It, and MT Bnrton took the resolution for that pur- nose but having given the proceedings previously to Dr. Hobson, he pocketed It, intending to give it over at Camden The proceedings having been left accidentally at Philadelphia, as formerly explained, will show why the resolution never appeared. How the suppression of this item could hurt Mitchell, is conceit fitted only for the prurient fancy of the editor of the Old Line Democrat.
 It is claimed that the resolution reflected Col Gantt's views-it was voted down by large maiority-therefore, by every rule of logic, Dr. Mitchell is the true represen- tative of the political sentiments of this Congressional district, as expressed at Arkadelphia What logician the editor of the Old Line isl
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30

Messrs. w. Q. PENNINGTON, JOHN T. TRIGG, DUDLEY ADAMS and JAMES B. JOHNSON, candidates for Representatives and other county officers, will address the people at the following times and places:
 Maumelle, Saturday, June Both, at Jenkens' place. Owen, Monday, July 2d, at Baptist Church Fourche, Tuesday, July 3d. at John Johnson's. Union, Friday, July 9th, at Sam Bender's Campbell, Saturday, July 7th, Pennington's Mill Eagle, Monday, July 9th, at Jay place.
 Ashley, Wednesday, July llth, at Ashley's Mill Gray, Friday, July 18th, at Bayou Metre Church. Mineral, Saturday. July l4th, at Church
 Bayou Metre, Tues'dy, July l7, J: M. Cavender's- Duncan, Wednesday, July 18th, at Duncan's Gap Plant, Thursday July 18th, at Jesse Buffers. Pyatt, Friday, July Doth, at John Shocks. Little Rock, Saturday, July 2Sth, at Little Rock.
 The people are respectfully and earnestly rel quested to give them full and fair hearing.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30
Fourth of July!


 <The committee of arrangements appoid tod by the Pulaski Agricultural and Md chanical Society, have adopted the follow ing programme:
 Procession to form at 9 o'clock in th{ morning, in front of the State-house, and ussch down Markham street 6NMain, uA Main to the barbecue ground, adjoining Judge Enslish's residence, in the followl ing order:
 Music. Capital Guards. Orator and reader. Pulaski Agricultural anS, Meohanioa Society. Hook and Ladder Company. Fire Companies according to No. Pulaski Lancers.
 Carriages and citizens generally.
 On arriving at the ground, the Society will be called to order by the President, Music, Prayer, reading of the Declaration of Independence, Grafton and opening the books of the Agricultural & Mechanical Society for new members, and transact such other business as may come before it, etc., then dinner.
 JOHN PoPE. esq.,, Orator; Judge GLEN pEN1N, Reader; Hon. BENJ. F. DANLEY, Marshall
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30
Col. R. E. Waters.

We this week announce the withdrawal of this gentleman from the gubernatorial canvass. Col Waters presented his name at an early day, and expected to have the field to himself, but host of candidates coming out, thereby impairing his chances and prospects, he declines to continue longer in the race. Col. Waters is dis ciple of the late Col Fowler's, lamented so universally by his friends, and we suppose that he felt the impulse, so natural to every generous bosom, of organizing and lifting up his party. Seeing no hope for this, he retires to private life.
 It is due to Cal. Waters to add that he is a gentleman of acknowledged talent, and of fine social qualities, and that, had he continued in the field, he would, wher- ever he is known, have received respect able and complimentary vote. His party will regret his withdrawal. Col. Waters does not withdraw in favor of either of the candidates now in the field.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30

THE TABLE TURNED.-Judge Rector in his public addresses, has repeatedly exculpated Col. Johnson from having anything to do in whatever of fraud he fancies was perper trated in the State convention. He also m dorses him as a gentleman above reproach, and as honorable in his social relations.- The insinuations and charges of the Old Line Democrat are just the reverse. We believe Judge Rector has the honesty to speak the truth, though it conflicts with that paper The inference is plain.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30

Is IT JUsr.-That thousands of new corners and those who had no agency in the bank -humbug should be taxed to pay the funded de5t with compoand interest, accord ing to Judge Rector boasted policy, when the mortgaged lands can and should be made to pay the same?
 Keep it before the people, that Judge Rector is in favor of making a neaD debt, by funding both the principal and interest of the present debt; which Is nothing more 0F less than paying COMPOUND INTEREST on what the State now owes-
 Keep it before the people, that the inevi- table result of Rector's bank policy wilt be to make the State pay 12 per cent. on her debt, and plunge her still deeper in en'- barrassment.
 Keep it before the people, that the old Line Democrat is in favor of the reopen ing of the slave trade.
 Keep it before the people, that Col. John son is in favor of making the Real Estate Bank mortgaged lands pay the State debt accruing on account of that bank-and that Rector's policy will, if carried out, release the mortgaged lands, and compel the peo- pie to pay the debt by grevious taxation.
 Keep it before the people, that the editor of the Old Line Democrat falsely presumes to question the soundness of Dr. Mitchels views on "popular or squatter soOerelgnty, v when this same editor, (as he admits him self) advocated the election of Stephen A.. Douglas over Judge Breese, sound admin istration democrat-and advocated himself when in Illinois the very same doctrine which he professes to abhor in Arkansas.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30

fF The annual exhibition and distribu- ton of premiums will take place at St. Mary's Academy, on Monday, July 2d, ommencing at o'clock, A. M.
 The patrons of the school and friends of ducation are respectfully invited to attend.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30
Besides several others. making with inc

Besides several others. making with inc vote of those counties which expressly rati- fled the State convention-19-a total of 26 votes, or two-thirds of Me entire vote of he northern congressional district which ,could not, and have not repudiated the State convention.
 Gentle reader, do you believe that the de- nocracy of the first district has repudiated he nomination of Richard H. Johnson by 5000 votes? 2He Old Line Democrat SAYS so,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30

BRECKENRIDGE AND LANE.-We believe the South should stand by her friends to the last, without regard to the chances of success. Actuated by this and other mo- tives, we this week run up the names of Breckinridge and Lane for the Presidency and Vice Presidency. The State is already pledged to this ticket, unless the State con vention is repudiated in this instance also on the ground of corruption and Jraadi- We still hope that compromise may be effected which will enable the democratic. party to unite. This must be the desire of every patriot. Our views will be express ed more fully hereafter.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30
N In the U. s. Senate, Ju

EE In the U. s. Senate, June 5, Mir JOHNSON, of Arkansas, presented petition of citizens of Arkansas, praying for the establishment of post route from Pine Bluff to Hot Springs, in that State; which was referred to the committee on the post office and post roads.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30

II. VI. wAY-"True, voted for and supported Gov. Conway, after his nomination in 1852. But, in truth, whilst did so, felt # scere taking the bread from ny opn children's mouths, and those of my neighbors, and if am questioned ,chy did so, must plead the legal excuse amongst politicians, and say, in that instance, because Ioped country
 HENRY M. RECTOR.
 Gazehe and Democrat l956
 Keepit before the people, thatthe plan of the dsorganizers is to misrepresent and never correct, to resort to gasconade and Viator letter humbugs. As an instance of their islanders, Gov. Conway is said to have sacrificed the bank lands for much less than their intrinsic or market value. These lands are sold by the Receiver in Chancery, Gordon N. Peay, under the sanction of the court, who is known to be faithful and efficient officer, and not by Gov. Con~ay.
 Keep it before the people that the cry against the "family" is blow at the peo- pie themselves, as Gov. Conway has always represented their interests, and Col. John son defended them against the odious com binations of "bankiteS and political tricksters.
 Keep it before the people, that there is family oligarchy" which is striving to rule Arkansas, and which is composed, not of second rate but of fourth and yftth rdte political adventurers.
 Read the plain, practical, sterling ad- dress of Col R. H. Johnson, and you will see that the State convention acted wisely in nominating him, and likewise how grossly he is slandered by interruptions demagogues.
 Keep it before the people, that the editor of the Old Line Democrat while complain ing that the president of the State conven- tion cast the vote of Lawrence county on second ballot for Col. Johnson-after Maj Flournoy, the first choice of that county, had withdrawn his name-did far worse himself in cast E the vote of Sevier county, for which he was proxy, upon second bal lot for Judge Fletcher, while the name of Judge Watk9s-the first choice of that county, pas 6efore Me convention.
 Keep it before the people, that Fulton county instructed for Maj. T. B. Flournoy, and only ytor him, and that the editor of the Old Democrat, as proxy, voted for Judge Fletcher, contrary to his instructions, EVERY BALLOT.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30
LONE GROVE, Ouachita O., Ark, ,

June 10, IcOO' } MT. R. S. YEnKEs: The citizens in the vicinity of LoneGrove, intend celebrating the 4th Of July by holding a free barbecue at Lone Grove, ana Tn addition to the barbecue the volunteer companies will be in full uniform and on parade. There the declaration of independence will be read by Dr. Hackett, and an address will be delivered by MT. John A. Post, we expect large audience on the occasion, and all are respectfully invited. Jas. c. PURsEIL, WILEY ARNOLD,
 THOMAS SowEL, D. R. ROGERS,
 N N. ARNOLD,
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30

a letter, dated Yell county. June 23, we take the following extract:
 "Johnson and Mitchell will get an over whelming majority here-get all but few know nothings and disorganizers."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30

ANOTHER FALsEHooD NAILED TO THE COUNTER j" Mir. Johnson proposes, without making any effort to tax the people previously, to pay debt that many of his relations assisted in fixing upon the State-a matter in which he is at tts time personal lv interested. ."-OM Line Dem. |. A palpable untruth, and mean con- temptible, Uillful slander-for proof, see the letter of c ordon N. Peay, published in this issue
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30

ELECTION TIcKETs-Order your tickets soon, so that there may be no disappoint- ment." We are prepared to print and for ward by mail or otherwise, any quantity of tickets at one dollar per hundred.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30

HoN. GREEN J. CLARK.-This gentle man as will be seen in letter from Sebas- tian county is spoken of for United States Senator-he is strong man in the north
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30
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EE- Hon. Jere Clemens has retired from the editorial chair of the Memphis Enquir er He was good writer, and in his re- tirnent will carry with him the regret of his party. Hon. Solon Borland is left sole editor
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30

QUERIE What has become of the re- opening of the slave trade? subject upon which the editor of tho Old Line Democrat commented so freely immediately after his immigration from Illinois?
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30

EED Dr. Mitchell and Col Can't will ad- dress the citizens of Pulaski county, at Lit- tie Rock on Saturday the 3Oth inst. we hope full turn out of the democracy VIII give both gentlemen an opportunity to De heard.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30
Public Speaking in Pulaski Co.

P. D. he citizens of Union township will be addressed at Stephen Chinnaut's on the 26th, and at Moses Braz's on the 27th.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30
Canvass for Governor.

The candidates for Governor, Henry M. Rector and Richard H. Johnson, will ad- dress the people of the State upon national and state affairs at the following times and
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30

The people are respectfully invited to at tend these appointments, and all papers in the State are requested to publish and di- rect public attention to them.
 RICHARD H. JOHNSON,
 HENRY M. RECTOR.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30
The Canvass for Congress.

We are requested to state that the candidates for Congress, Dr. Mitchell and Col Can't, will address their fellow citizens at the following times and places The democratic papers of the second con rressional district will please copy.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30

Ey- Mir. J. c. HENDERSON is our travelling agent, and is now in the field getting subscribers and collecting for the True Democrat.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30

A Slight Divergence from the facts, "And yet the True Denoerat says Una. aaTIFfED rII ED Iobnson,sl nomination was FULLY RA IT ADD by both conventions. Line Democ'~
 IHe True Democrat las nepsr sa'" a"y such thing.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30
Notice to the Voters of Saline County, Is
 Hereby Given.

That at a meeting of the candidates for the va rious offices in said county, held at Benton, on the 4th day of June, A. D., l660-it was
 ResoLoed. That the canvass open in this county on the 10th day of July.
 Appointments for speaking as follows, at the
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-30

Total number of votes expressed on this subject-37.
 Majority for ratifying the State conven- ton by positive resolutions-l.
 It is a trite saying MT. Old Liner, that "fgures will not lie'-we are sorry that it cannot be said of all newspapers.
 This, be it remembered is the posittve in- dorsement of the State convention. We now come to the negative ratification.
 When the vote was taken on the resolu tion, which the Old Line Democrat says was "intended to repudiate the State con- vention," the delegates from Franklin, Crawford, Marion, Jackson, Phillips and ,everal other counties, stated that while hey voted for the resolution, they did not To so, for the purpose of repudiating the .ction of the State convention; unfortunate for the fair reputation of one of the sec etaries, (Mr. Price) the published official proceedings are silent upon this very i'm ,ortant point, and we have to make this ,egatiue argument from memory. If we are vrong, let the delegates from the misrepre- ented counties correct us. We have con idence enough in our recollection however, say, that the following counties which 'oted through their delegates for the Cross esolution, did not intend to be understood s voting to repudiate the State convention nd so stated at the time of voting, to-wit: