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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-08-01
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-23
From Yell County.

DARDANELLE, June 7th, 1860.
 EDIToRs TRUE DEMocRAT-On yesterday the can ddates for Governor, Hon. R. II. Johnson Judge Rector and Col Robt. E. Waters, addressed large and intelligent audience. The Judge opened the discussion in long and tedious explanation as to the reason of his becoming candidate and trying at the same time to prove falsehood to be fact, as to the late democratic State convention, its ac- tion and proceedings, in which he utterly failed, mean as to the proof, concerning Johnson not hay
 ing received majority of the democratic vote in convention. The Judge congratulated the know nothings and sympathizers, and courted them tensively for their support and influence, and no doubt but what he will get it in great measure. should like to know whether or not this disorgan- izng democrat known as H. M Rector is the man that was so much interested in the last gubernato rial election, and crayed the defeat and overthrow of the democratic party, and the election of know nothing in preference to the nominee-and the same individual who would take the bread out of his chldren's mouth, rather than support the present distinguished incumbent. From his previous acts who would call him consistent democrat one busa consistent man, from his having acted against the interest of the democratic party for the last fifteen years without hesitation. He is now called the Ajax of the know nothing, disorganizing speckledba party. It is mooted by some in ridi- cule that the Judge ought to be elected as he has had scarcely anything from the people, or fede ral government in the shape of office, only, Mar shal, Surveyor General, State Senator, Represen- tative, and last not least, Jugde of the Supreme Court of Arkansas-it would be as great task to satisfy the Judges thirst for office, as it would be to fill the craving appetite of the rowing Hyena- and another reason that he should be supported is that none of his family have enjoyed the "spois," except Elias Rector, B. T. Duval and others too tedious to mention. If the State con- venton had have nominated Rector or any demo- crat of his kind, it would have been very satsfac- tory-but true democrats, that are 80 from princi- pie, not from desire of public plunder or spells, constituted that convention, with few exceptions. The Judge says that federal official was president of the convention and participating in the delibera- tions, instead of attending to his official duties, which were so much neglected. Was he, Rector, in office attending to his duties at the last election | of Governor? Echo ans,cers no!-but using every effort to defeat the nominee after the convention adourned-not being satisfied with his efforts be- fore As meeting or convening. He comes now to purge the democratic party. How? Upon the same principle that John Bell would like to do by distracting the democratic vote and seeking to de- ceiys the hard listed ysomaury of the country un-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-23
CALEB WILLIAMS

~ An intelligent correspondent of the Bentonville Democrat writes as follows to that paper:
 Since writing the above I learn with chagrin that Judge Rector has consented to become the pliant tool of disorganizing office seekers and dictatorial, would be democ- racy, (God save the mark with all the elements of opposition to the party.
 We'll, let them come It can't win by long jump. The democracy will come up to the support of JOHNSON in such over- whelming numbers as will forever silence these immaculate croakers.
 Though 1 should have been much better pleased, Messrs. Editors, if Col. Wilson had received the nomination for Congress Tn this district, yet waive all considera- tions of local interest that certainly would have accrued from his selection and give whatever feeble support is mine, cheerfully, to the nominee.
 In conclusion, fellow countymen, I ex- hort you to take no notice of minor objects but look to the principles of the glorious old democracy and let us bury the toma- hawk of discord, and meet fraternally, as of yore, at the polls, in August next, and cast such vote for the nominees of the State and Congressional conventions, { Cols. Johnson and Hindman) as will at once and forever put to rest that monster disor- ganization, by burying it so deep that the trump of resurrection can never reach It. Yours in haste,
 ARKANSAS TRAVELLER.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-23
From Johnson County.

Having seen it announced in the papers that Saturday, 9th June, the candidates for Govern, . would make speeches at Clarksville in Johnso county, we boys at once began to contrve son {, way to get to go, and to hear them and to see f. z ourselves the men that wanted to be Governor : So we got our corn all plowed over before Satu day and had the privilege of going to town to s' the Governors.
 So on Saturday morning we got up little soon r than would to go to blowing to fix and go town. In the night before there was heard po' : erful cannonading in the direction of Clarksvii e from our house, some nine or ten miles on our 7 to town, every body we saw was telling of the ca - mons they heard, and wondering the cause and t' - ling how many they heard-some said they hea l thirteen and some seventeen. When we got o town we inquired about the cannonading and s told that it was in honor of Col. Rector's arriN Il at the tavern, and that there was ust four old Ii whigs, know nothings and one democrat in e gang, and after the salute was fired they called the Colonel for speech, he appeared and made short address, in which he expressed his gratif' T. tion at being so signally honored upon his arriv |; modestly assuring them that it certainly could ,t be himself that they delighted so honorably to > tinguish but the cause which he in his feeble ma l. ner endeavored to represent.
 After dinner the bell was tapped and everybc ly was moving the court house to see the candida s for Governor and hear them speak. In sh Tt time every seat was filled up, and all the space g. tween the seats were filled up with men and b. IS standing up. was looking for the candidai s, wondering who they were, for there was gr at many fine looking there, for it was court Vt K and many lawyers there So when the court ho SC was well filled and got settled little, Maj Cras en
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-23
From Pope County.
SHADY GROVE, June 1st, 1860

SHADY GROVE, June 1st, 1860. EDITORS TRUE DEMOCRAT
 As it has been some time since you have been called on to read anything from under my pen, and as the State and congressional conventions are over, hope may be pardoned for attempting to write notwithstanding it seldom that any man who writes to you, escapes severe scourging, though he may write of weather and crops, without ever touching the political wires.
 As before stated, the excitement produced by the approaching conventions has subsided, and we have time to enjoy ourselves our farms in almost any fashon-at least enjoy the fine weather, which is only lacking little shower now and then. Crops are very fine, considering that the early spring was both dry and cold. We farmers meet occasionally and talk over the result of the late conventions, some being satisfied with the nominees of both, and some are somewhat dissatisfed-but when the ides of August comes and goes, am of opinion that the nominees will be found as usual, long shot ahead of all opposition, notwithstanding steps were taken at the Dover convention to break up the organization of the democratic party-at least the friends of Col. Hindman signed letter to Col Rector, requesting him to become an independent candidate for Governor, in opposition to Col. John son, which looked little undemocratic; and some are disposed to look on Mir. Hindman as a disor- ganizer, as he was here in person to advise and council his friends The action of the Dover con- vention has given rise to great deal of specula- ton. Some think MT. Peek will pull down the name of MT. Johnson and place Rector's as snb stitute-others say he will not cut loose from the old ship go soon, but for the chance of electing
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-23
The Governorsh;n

We left Little Rock on Thursday abont 5 o'clock P. m. Just before we left if was understood that Judge H. NJ. Rector had resigned his office as Judge of the Snnrems Court of the State, and declared himself . candidate for Governor against the regnlar State nomination. This was looked for for some time. We predict for Judge Rector defeat that will convince him that the people do not approve of his course. 1t seems strange to us, that Judge R. should be so silly as to place himself in his present position. No one had higher respect for him than ourselves, and have to regret that he listened to bad advice. He certainly has no greater claims upon the democratic party than R. H. Johnson, while he has held the highest and most inn portant offices under the United States and State of Arkansas. But there is no ac
 counting for taste, and, we suppose, that Judge R. will have to be convinced of his folly before he will learn a lesson of wisdom. He will be beaten at the next election at least ten thousand votes Mark the pre- diction.-35M ParaHel.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-23

Hlndman, he will continue the name of Johnson on paper and secretly or privately his influence against him. But enough of this.
 As the national convention meets again in this month, our thoughts should be turned to Baltimore what that convention will do-will Arkansas be represented-will that convent on overlook real worth and merit-pass by such men as Hunter, Guthrie, Dickinson, Breckinridge, Lane and others and take such men as Douglass these are questions often met with. IfDouglas should be the choice of the national conventional the democratic party can take any man on account of availability alone then Arkansas will not be banner State in the next presidential election, and we will the more regret that the seeding delegates from the Charles ton convention did not proceed to nominate can- dldate We still have hope that something may be done at Baltimore, if we are to have Douglas thrown upon us, we hope that he may be placed on the old platform of principles at least, and then he would find but few jealous supporters in Arkansas.
 BRUTUS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-23
June 18th. 1860.

ES- We have great many interesting communications on hand, all of which we would be glad to publish in full, but their number and length will not admit. Our correspondents must be content with the publication of synopsis of their letters in many instances. The following extracts we take from letter dated Rapp's Barrens, Marion county, Ark, June 9, 1860:
 |" There is considerable excitement here on the subject of the approaching election-the cacula- ton among the dsorganizng old liners, is that all the Hindman men will go for Rector-but assure you they will be badly picked up, This county is in favor of conventions, and we intend to Eote for the nominees.
 have been guessing some lately--and thus far l have proved pretty correct. predicted that be- fore the August election the Old Line Democraf would pull down the name of R. H. Johnson and hoist that of some body ese-and sure enough it's done it. We glad to know that the Old Line Democrat has not been able to bring anything against the democracy of k. H. Johnson, and until that is done we shall support him, especially since he has been presented to us by the State conven- ton. Yours, etc. R. D. CO
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-23
Eo, tbo Txo Doo

| MEssRs EDIToRs: Being rather careful reader of some of the newspapers published in this State; one thing strikes me very forcibly-t is this-that there appears to be- particularly north of the Arkan- sas river-or for consumption in that region, manu- | factured south of t-a certain would be public sentiment avowal, of righteous indignation at certain individuals whose names are before the people for various offices, and which propose to | notice.
 | R. fl. Johnson, the nominee for Governor, ap- pears to be, at this time, particularly the mark for the small ordnance,and popguns of certain class of would-be leading politicians, of eory motession, shade and hue Itreminds me of passage in holy writ when each speaks Gin his own tongue'' all to the same end, and for one desired purpose. This mixing up, this fusion of all the discordant political elements is for purpose-the defeat of the indi- vidual just named. To stranger unaquainted with all the circumstances, it would be readily in fered that the State was in danger of some great calamity, if the regular nominee should be elected! May 1 ask in all soberness how has this state of feeling come to passl It is vitiated, manufac- tured, unsound state of things personal agrandize
 
 the bottom of it all, old friendships forgotten, political ties are severed, even ill the social rela- tions of life, all would be apparent discord, if listen to the clamor of the day.
 That the above is the desired object of design. jug few, is too plain to admit of doubt, As l re- marked in my last letter, there no great poti- cal difference between the two candidates-both profess to be democrats. There is, however and to be hereafter noticed, certain mapracticable |" State policy" advocated by Mir. Rector, and dis sented to on the part of Mir. Johnson, which it be- hooves all men to closely investigate and examine, before the day of election. No class of citizens are more interested in this matter than the class to which subscribe myself The very idea that we should, as a State, issue bonds or create any new more indebtedness at the present time, is out of the question: and not to be thought of. It would be like an insolvent person giving parcel of nep notes to increase his liabilities upon the yet unpaid old ones. That this is true, and to the point cannot be doubted by any refiecting mind If the State owes more money, by any arrangement, than she now does, the fares must De increased to meet the interest, to say nothing of the principal debt on which it is founded. Again, 1 insist that no class of persons more interested in this matter than the man who ts the soil for his daily bread, and to him 1 make this point, and state those facts A FARMER.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-23

rage on popular rights Barrett wa. elected in tbe St. Louis district bS not less than five hundred ma Jonty, defeating the notorious F. P. Blair jr.; but Diair knowing that the black republicans of the rouse would stop at nothing to oust a democrat. contested his seat upon trivial grounds-n fact, it nas oeen regarded as contest at all and that he was ohiy doing it to secure mileage and salary dur ing the contest. On yesterday the entire black re- publican party and two southern opposition mem oefs' Messrs. Davis of Md, and Anderson of Ky, voted to oust Barrett and put in Blair and succeed GU oy two majority. This is but one of the many acts Of the black republican and opposition ma Jorlty Of the present House by which private rights ana public decency have been outraged, and that majority already stnks in the nostrils of decent men. This too is the immaculate tribunal that has arraigned the present administration upon the charge of fraud and corruption but forsooth when. ever is proposed to enquire into matters of fraud perpetrated by black republican congressman, then they shirk the question by claiming immunity from investigation.
 The Richmond convention meets on the lIth inst, when 1t is supposed nearly, if not all, the cotton States will be represented. It is now pro- posed that without any specified action as to the nomination of candidate for the presidency, that convention after adopting sound platform extend to the Baltimore convention, which meets on the 18th inst, its ultmatum and that perhaps the party may thus become unit. At the same time it is also proposed that so soon as the Richmond conven- ton meets, it adjourn to meet at Baltimore on the same day of the other convention, as the late State conventions at the south accredited the delegates to both conventions.
 What will be done at Baltimore no one can pos sibly divine, affairs are now as mixed, if not more so, than when the Charleston convention ad- Journed. Douglas and his friends are not going to give up the contest, and will fight to the bitter end although there seems no chance of.his nomination. However, if nominated, his chances of election are desperate It is hoped that something may be effected at Richmond or Baltimore that may lead to the unity of the party.
 ARKANSAS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-23
To all Whom it May Concern.

I maintain that the authodoxy are in grievous error on the subject of baptism; and,
 lst. That the latter clause of the 18th verse of 2sth Mat, C in the name of the Father, and of tie Son, and of tue Holy GAost," may be found, from arguments deduced from the scriptures and from the orthodox doctors to be spurious, or at least of doubtful authority; and,
 2nd. That not man, woman or child, in any of the self-constituted orthodox and evangelical churches, has ever yet received Christian apostoi cal baptism.
 Twill maintain these propositions, either written orally with any gentleman of Little Rock, wheth, of the clergy or laety, who will deny the propo. stions. If orally, the debate to be open to all who will hear, but the arguments to be, afts written out by the parties, who may add any argument which may have been omitted or overlooked in debate, and the same to be published and the proceeds to be applied to the publication of |" the Poets and Poetry of Arkansas" The whole object of the de bate to elicit Christian truth.
 PHILIP L. ANTHONY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-23
Confirmation of Tax Title.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That IN Frederick Buchinghim purchased at Sheriff, ,s sale, for non payment of taxes, made in pursuance of law, at the times specified below, the following tracts or parsels of land lying and being situate m the county of Perry, and State of Arkansas to-wits
 Part of the Inf of the south east qr, in sec 30. in township north, of range l9 west, containing three acres. was assessed for taxation in the nano of Elizabeth A. Taylor, in 4. D. 1851. Taxes amounting to $l 50
 Part of east half of south east qr., in sec. 30, m township north, of range 19 west, containing g ., aeres; taxed In name of Elizabeth A. Taylor, in 'he T year 1859. Taxes $l 50.
 me northwest or. of northeast ar., of sec &, ,a a"nsnlp north, range l9 west, containing 40 le3o. Taxes $2 S.
 East half of south east or. of sec. 34. in town. ship north of range % west. 76 HOO acres. in the name of Henry Haines, in 1858 Tax S4 73lZ
 Northwest qr. of northwest or, of sec 35, in township north, of range 20 west. 40 acres in tba name of Reuben Mosbly, in A. D. 1858. Tax s2 s5.
 Part ot north east of northwest qr., of sec 2 in township north, of range l9 west, 34 acres, in the name of J. H. Cosby, in A. D. lS5S Tax $2 9l i5.
 South half of south qr, southeast of south- west qr., southeast of southeast qr and south west of southwest or, of sec. 25, in township north, range 2l west, 900 acres, in the name of John W els, in Alp. 1858. Tax $9 5212.
 Part of west half of south east qr., of sec ' ih township north of range Is west, l9 acres, ih the name of John Campbell, in A. D. 1858. Tax $3 3S.
 Northeast ar. of southwest qr., of sec. 36, in township north, of range 2l west, 40 acres in the name of M. D. Fulcher, in A. D. 1858. Tax 8 22l
 Northeast of the north-eas or, of sec. 35, ia township north, range 2l west, 40 acres, in the name of John Wills, in A. D. 1856. Tax Sl 55.
 Now, therefore, all persons who can set up any right to said lands so purchased, or any part therd of, in consequence q any informality, irregularitF or rlllegaity.connected with such sales are hereby called upon to show cause at the next term of the Ferry circuit court, on the chancery side thereof, to be held in and for the county of Perry, at the place appointed by law, on the first Monday after the fourth Monday of September, 1860, why the sales so made shall not be confirmed pursuant to petition to be filed by in said court for that pur- pose.
 FREDERICK BUCHINGHIM.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-06-23
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, D. c., June J, looo.
 Both houses of Congress have agreed to adjourn an tho 18th inst. and are busy and on 'appropria. t;on bills to carry into effect that intention
 The Pacific railroad bill stands no chance this session. ir fact, will never pass Congress unless an exclusively northern route is adopted This is well ,destood here and has been for several years past, and the people of Arkansas may as well come lo the conclusion at once that so far as facinc raii road route passing through, or near the otate' VIII sver hecome law. there is no hope, and is tal- Iacv--nay humbug- for politicians to ride either the the 32d or 35th parallel as hobby to obtain votes. The people of Arkansas have been hum- hueged about this matter long enough and It IS now time they were undeceived It has served the ,urnose of making capital for small fry politicians whose only stock in trade has consisted Tn humoug q;ng the people, and it is time the whole trIck sbould be exploded. From the intensity with which the 35th parallel route is advocated in cer- tain nortions of Arkansas, 1t would seem to a per son not acquainted with the status Of the question i, conoress. that the only thing that remained to soo,,ra road to that route rests with the people immediately interested. But so long as there IS a north and south, and the existing sectional feehns remains, there is no possible chance TOT the '''n parallel or any other southern route. hFefsoouy here knows this and freely admits It, ana our hios' prominent southern senators and representative er have long since admitted there is no hope. Such being the case there is no longer any occasion TOT the people of Arkansas to be exercised upon the subject and permit small fry politicians to do so  for political capital.
 Sumner, of Mass, made characteristic speech in the Senate the other day, the first time he mas opened his mouth there since he received a druo' biEg from the hands of the lamented Brooks. ne overfowed with gall and venom to the south, and descended into the cess pools of thsto give utter ance to his pent up bile. His speech received at the hands of southern senators, what itpropery de- served, their neftable contempt and since it's de- livery the black republicans have become fearful that it will njure their cause at the north.
 The House on yesterday consummated an out