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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
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W. M HOopEP -ThiS oantlopoop

WM M. HooPER.-This gentleman, the editor of the Madison Journal, has been n our city on visit for few days. We were glad to make his acquaintance Mr. Hooper is a young man of very considera- ble abilities and is fluent and able writer He is a sterling democrat, and brings cheer ing accounts of the contest in the eastern portion of his district.
 Mr. Hooper, as journalist, has many advantages over us, here. He has estab lished his paper at Madison, the western terminus of tho Memphis and Little Rock railroad, and is consequently in direct communication with all the world Any one wishing an able political paper, with always the very latest news, can get it by subscribing to the Madison journal.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15

fore God, missus, 1 never see the sugar. never techit, never took grain" etc., etc. And the more guilty Sam is, the louder he will aver, declare, protest and swear. Whenever Tommy lies, he does it with such a vim as to overdo 1t. l must admire his plan of getting certificate from the clerk. It is necessary in his case. When he makes a statement he should always get certif- cates, under seal, if he can, else, those who know him, will not believe it.
 To return to his playing. I suggest to to Moroney and the theatre managers to secure him when his congressional term ex- pires. He will be great acquisition to any stage. He affects the pathetic, the dignifed and the tragic. He does not play such parts well, but as Jeremy Diddler, Jemmy Twitcher, O'Callaghan, or any of those characters representing fellow who lives by his wits, he would be A. No. l. Don't you think so?
 Yours ever,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
Helena, Feb. 10, 1860.
EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT

EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT
 1 observe with pleasure and patriotic satisfaction the very favorable mention, through the public press, of the name of Gov. Jno. $. Roape, in connection with gubernatoral honors. Gov. Roane made a most excellent Governor; during his ad ministraton the first i'll effect of unwise legislation previously had, were just devel- opng itself In tones of power and elo ouence he adyerted to the evils and desired their arrest, the legislature answered his call, and at the close of his administration, under this distinguished helmsman, the old ship of State embarked in her present glad water of prosperity-may she reach her haven. The messages of Gov. Roane dis played the highest order of intellect, ener- gy and statesmanship. His lucid and succinct description of our soil, condi tion and general capabilities started the immigration which commenced pouring in to the State about the year 1852. The message of '52, which is a model of splen- did rhetoric and progressiue and enlighten- ed ideas attracted very general attention, and was widely copied in the papers of other States. It was copied entire in the National Intelligencer, published at Wash ington city, very grand old paper, des- bite its erroneous political principles. l say it was high compliment, for l never saw before or since an executive message, which refers of course to merely local mat ters, published in full in thatpaper Twas at the time resident of Nashville, and heard no less a renowned statesman than Hon. John Bell of Tennessee pronounce a glowing eulogy on that message of '52.- He said it was the only message of an ex ecutive from another State that he had read for years. But Gov. Roane needs no eluogi- um at my hands. His services, life and character-his commanding talents and gallant bearing arc familiarly known throughout the State. Let the State con vention entrust him with our standard and victory will glcam on our banners. 5.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
Democratic Conventions.

The national convention meets at Charles ton on 23d of April.
 The State convention meets at Little Rock, April 2d.
 The congressional convention for the first district meets at Dover, 2d Monday of May.
 The conventio on for the second district meets at Ark adelphia at the same time.
 The county convention for this county meets on Saturday, the 18th of February.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
AI The case of McGehee against Mathis,

Aas The case ofMcGehee against Mathis, IS certainty an important one. It was ar gured Tn the supreme court by Garland & Randolph for McGehee, and by Mir. Hemp stead for Mathis. The decision here does not end the case. McGehee has sued out writ of error to the supreme court of the United States, and has given bond to stay the collection of the taxes till its termina tion there. There are six other cases in- volving similar questions to great extent. which will also go to the supreme court of the United States.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
A Democratic Mass Meeting

A Democratic Mass Meeting will be held in the city of Clarksville, Arkansas, onSaturday, 18th day of February, 1860 to select delegates to the Dover Convention, to nominate candidate for Congress, from the northern district of Arkan sas Also, to select delegates to the State Con- vention at Little Rock, to nominate Governor, to select delegates to the National Convention at Charleston, $. C., and to nominate candidates for Presidential electors. A full attendance is de- sired from all parts of the county.
 MANY VOTERS.
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E~The Now Norl- Horold roIotos 4

EThe New York Herald relates that Tn Belfast, Ireland, large manufacturing town, catastrophe, similar to that at Law renee, Mass, occurred some time ago, though happily with less fatal result in point of numbers. A leading lawyer, MT. John Rea, took up the cause of the poor families of the killed and wounded opera tives, and laid the case before the grand jury. The resutlt was that the proprietors of the mill were not only indicted for man. slaughter, but were convicted, and senten- ced to transportation for life.
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Call for a Meeting of the Democracy
 of Pulaski County,

We, the ersigned, respectfully invite the democracy of Pulaski county to assemble in Little Rock at the city hall, in convention on Saturday, the 18th of February, 1860, at II o'clock, A. a., for the purpose of appointing delegates to the democratic congressional convention of the second district, to be held at AIkadelphia 2d Monday of May next and to the democratic State convention to be held at Little Rock, first Monday in April next.
 s. H. Hempstcad, Geo. c. Watkins, Silas F. Feild, Jno. Innman, A. J. Hut, P Lee
 E. F. Owen, D. G. Winchester, Jas. B. Johnson, D. G. Bunch, T. J. Churchill, Jas A. Martin. D. M. Thomson, N J. Smith, Ino. E. Reardon, R. A. Little, C. J. Krebs, Nj. Gaynon, .. 5. Boone, J. G. Halliburton, h- .. erkes, W. k. Vaughan, T. W. Steele, w. WooIforI. Robt Owen, J ". Faust, w. B. Lefave, AL Ward. Jno. D. Kimbell, Jas Tunnah, II. c. Lowe, W. Adamson, Jno. Quindley, s II. Webb, .. McAImont, J. W. McConaughey, Joel S. Enloe, c. L. Jearies, r. T. Crutchfeld, w. M. Matheny, k. l.. Dodge, G. w. Hardy, h. C. Wilson, Henry Fisher, U. U: olzer, Alex. George, W. E. Wright, John Wassell !no. M. Harrell, c. V. B. Harley, J. r. Jones,.s w. M Henley, Dudley Adams, F. J. Ditter, s. N. Weaver, c. Lapetree. ;. $. smith, F. W. Hoadey, R. D. Sims, Leon Lefevre Thes. c. Scott, F. G. Lefevre, ,. F: Doliey, R. H. Johnson, ". P. Howard, F. A. Terry, r. Ii. Coffee, w. Drake, Il. J; GIbbns, Fred L. Cellars, Il: l.. Hezekiah, Jno. Adamson, W. k. Miller, F. Kramer N. Ring, JB. Moore, Chas Lewis, J. J. McAlmont, O. R. Weaver, J. C. Schader, John w. Irwin, J. D. Adams, M. Dotter, Geo. S. Morrison, J. J. Franklin, P. Brugman, R. H. Humme, A. M. Merrick, H. Edwards, S. C. Faulkner, r. Pearce, J. R. k, Adams, E. c. Shllcutt, E. Burgevin, R. Bragg, W. A. Counts,7 J. w. Ferguson, Milton Vaughan, l.. c. Keen, C. H. Overton, C. A. Hughes, R. E. Beebe, J. Moore, A. F. Dyer, A. Pollock, F. Drew, M. Navara, Robert Cook, John Pope, Hall s. Mcconnell, Gilbert Knapp, Hugh Core, NJ. Tanti, F.. R. Core, John Collins, ]. Smith, Loui George, Erwin Smith, F. A. Sarasin, John Robins, D. C. Fulton, J. L. Robins, I'hos Parsel. w Hammond, A. H. Rutherford, II. A. Powers, John O'Brion, Charles C. Farrelv, ". M. Randolph, J. A. Kinnear, Patrick FintOn, Alex. Anderson.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
NT A lady slipped on the pavement

Eg A lady slipped on the pavement in street in Philadelphia and was aded toi arise by very polite gentleman. She thanked him kindly and was struck by his handsome eyes, which haunted her until she missed her pocket-book and discovered through the police that a noted pickpocket known as ssBaltimore Pat ;" was their owner, and that his attentions were part of his daily duty of buzzing."
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Eg The terms of subscription, etc, of the Arkansas Baptist, may be found in our advertising columns to-day. The Baptist is the only religious paper in the State, and should be literally encouraged, espec- ially by the large and highly respectable body of which it is the organ.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15

CHcoT COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CoNvEN- TIoN.-This county, in its democrati econ vention, has instructed for Judge THOMAS FLETCHER as its .frst, and RICHARD H. JOHNSON as its second choice for Governor, and for Judge Sorrells to represent the second district in Congress. We shall publish the proceedings next week
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15

GE- We have received communication, recommending Dr. John l. Stirman, of Dardanelle, for Governor, which we would publish with pleasure, but for the reason that the writer did not furnish his name We publish no communication upon any subject unless we know the name of the author.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
DALLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC
 MASS CONVENTION.

The democratic citizens of Dallas county, are called upon to meet at Princeton. on Monday, the 27th day of February, 1860, (being the first day of circuit court) to hold a mass conven- tion, for the purpose of appointing delegates to the democratic state convention, which meets at Little Rock, on Monday, 2nd day of April next, (whose democratic convention at Charleston, and to appoint electors for this State, and nominate candidate for Goternor.) It is expected also, at the same time and place, that said mass convention will appoint delegates to our district convention to nominate a candidate for Congress in the 2nd Congressional district and also delegates to district convention, to be held by the democratic party of the counties of Dallas and Bradley, for the nomination of a candidate for the State Senate, as well as to take the preliminary steps for the call of a county con venton, for the purpose of selecting suitable per to be voted for for a seat in our next house of Representatives in the State lecislatnre
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Ev- We have received another commit

w We have received another commu- nication from "Citizen,' of Saline county, in regard to the appointment of Mr. Rus sell as treasurer of Saline county, which we decline publishing, believing that further discussion of that matter will be uninterest- ing to our readers and without profit to the parties themselves.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
Democratic Mass Meeting

The democracy of Conway county are called upon to meet at Springfield, on the second Mon- day in March next, in convention, for the pur- pose of selecting delegates to attd the State Con- vention to be held st Little Rock on the second day of April next and also, to select delegates to attend the first Congressional District Convention to be held at Dover in May next. At which time and place all are requested to attend and have voice in said conv vention. l.. A. A.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
Democratic Mass Meeting in Saline
 County.

The time and place having been appointed for holding democratic State convention, and demo- cratic district convention for the 2nd Congressional district, we the undersigned respectfully call on the democrats of Saline county, to meet at the court house in the town of Benton, on Saturday, the 18th day of February. l8oO, for the purpose of appointing delegates to represent Saline county in both of said conventions
 William Russell, Mark s. Miller. John Nelson, Nj. J. Henderson. Thomas Pack, William Henslee. Joseph Scott, Alexander Russell, John W. Shoppach, George J. Cloud, Wm. A. Crawford, George Keesee.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15

EE- Ed Jacob Crcath will lecture on the Revision of the Scriptures in this city, on Saturday and Sunday next, at the Christian church.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15

ES- A gentleman in Albany, N Y., has sued one of the oldest practicing physicians in that city for damages to the amount of $50, 0,OGO,, alleging that he has suffered to this amount because of malpractice ip vac cmatlOn on the part of the physician
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
Eighteen Persons expelled from Ken
 tuckv

CINCINNATI, Jan. 31. - Eighteen per sons, who have been expelled from Mason and Bracken counties, Ky, on account Of their opinions on slavery, arrived in this city to-day.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15

H- The river is high enough for small class boats, and good prospect for rise. We had heavy rain Monday night and Tuesday morning.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15

HAMPTON, CALHOUN Co.,, ARK, Nov. 7, '59. NEssRs. JOHNSON & YERKEs-
 Srs: Please announce my name as candidate fer the office of Prosecuting Attorney for the second judIcal district in the State of Arkansas and oblige yours, JAMES F. RITCHIE.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15

k% We are authorized to announce JAMES K. YOUNG, of Hampstead county, as candidate for Prosecuting Attorney for the 9th Judicial Cir
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15

CoLoNEBcE IN SALINE Co-We are authorized to announce FRANCIS POSEY, of Lost Greek, as candidate for Colonel of the 18th Regiment of Arkansas Militia.
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revenue, made subject to the special provided for by that act and this involves the furth CT question, whether under our revenue laws the lands of the appellant subject to taxation for State purposes. He afrms that they are not and relies for their exemption the l4th section of an act of the legislature passed on the 9th January, 1891, to provide for the reclamation of the swamp and overflowed lands of the State
 By this act the swamp land commissioners were required to let out the making of evees and drains by contract at stipulated price per cubic yard to the lowest bidders; payment for which was to be made III the lands reclaimed, or the proceeds of the sales thereof at the price previously fixed by the commissioners, and the contractor might at his op- ton, demand and receive in payment the land re- claIned In kind, or land scrip representing quarter section tracts-which scrip transferable by as- signment, and ght be located on any portion of the unsolicited swamp and overfowed land. And when any contractor had selected land in payment for his work, or having received scrip had located 1t upon unselected land, he required to furnish the numbers to the commissioners, and on their certificate, the Governor was directed to execute deed to the contractor, his assignee in due form of law Sec. 3-f-5-6, Scamp Land La,cs ?. (.
 The l4th section of the act is as follows:
 That to encourage by all just means the pro- gress and completion of the reclamation by oifer- ing inducements to purchasers and contractors to take up said lands, the swamp and overfowed land shall be exempt from taxation for the term of tep
 
 By the act of the llth of January. 1855. facts 1854, p. l27O this section was repealed, and all swamp and overfiowed lands, sold or located. made subject to taxation, as, under the revenue baws other lands were.
 It is insisted for the appellant, that although his lands were not actually purchased until after inc passage ot the repeating act, yet, being purchased with scrip which issued on levee contracts nado prlor to the passage of that act they were by con tract between him and the State, brought within the exemption provided for by the l4th section of the act oi the 6th January, 1851. We do not think so. The l4th section of that act underwent discussion and was construed by this court in Tht Scate ea os Coany Court o Critenden County, l9 Ark ooo' In that case the court held that the l4th sec tlon was, Tn legal effect, offer on the part of the State to sell her swamp lands, in which she propos ca as an inducement to purchasers, to exempt them from taxation for ten years or until they were re clained; that such of them as were sold under the provisions ot the act while the l4th section thereo was m force, were, by contract between the State | ana the purchaser exempt from taxation; and tha
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n JOHN R. COX, of Bentonville, is can. didae for Prosecuting Attorney for the Fourth Ju- dicial Circuit, subject to democratic convention, hould one be held
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-24

FRnN GEnRGIA-


AUGUSTA Nov. 2s-IS Is reported in bank circles to-
day that Gov Brown will veto any law sancuonng sus.
pension Of the banks unless Georgia secedes
There are rumors here that oft Charles
ton banks have suspended also large cotton house.
The name Is NOT given and the rumor needs confirm
ton.
AUGUSTA, Nov. 2S.-Ltte Of that sentiment regarded
at the North as conservative prevails at the South here
conservatism is expressed in the resolutions offered in
the Georgia Legislature by Mr.. Barclay as follows
Resolved That the interest and honor Of Georgia de-
maud repeal BY the Northern States Of all laws OBJ
structng the rendition Of fugitive slaves, because the
laws are unconstitutional and so declared by the deci
sions Of the Supreme Court.
Resolved That the interest and honor Of Georgia de-
mands the enactment by Congress Of laws removing all
Instructions to the Introduction aud providing protection
10 the Territories Of all property recognized by the Con-
stitltion, and the decisions Of the Supreme Court
Resolved That the repeal Of all laws contemplated in
the first resolution and the enactment Of laws eontem-
plated in the second, the only conditions on which
Georgia can remain consistent with her rights Of self
spect, in the Union.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-24
FROM SAVANNAH

SAVANNAH, Nov. 2S.-This week has been one of the
gooiniest on record.
The total sales Of Cotton are 7Sl bales.
There is nothing doing in domestic freights. Freghts
to Liverpool lllSS2.
Arriyed-Shp Milton and brig Anderson from Boston,
and the brig Australia from Wicasset
There has been here for several days but il Is
dseredited that sir free negro forcbly Ia
ken on the night OF the 7h from the bark n w Bridge
from Cumberland Island who afterwards heard
Of Also that three tree negro sailors portion Of the
crew of the brig Wingold taken from Fernandina
jail and removed TO parts unknown.
The Fernandina East Floridan Of the 2lst, asserts
the ruhulness Of the Representatives. he to
tala,Ory measures, but condemns the proceedings.
Judge Putnam, in bis charge to the Grand Jury, de-
nouneed these acts The editor Of the FoFidan says it
is probable the Legislature will pass preventing
Northern vessels from bringing such crews to Florida
pOrtA
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-24
ERnM KANSAS

NV YoRK Nov. 2S.-The papers publish dispatch
from Warsaw No.. stating that handful is circulating
there calling the citizens to arrest the raid Of the
OUTLAW Montgomery and his cutthroat followers.
A NEE ing OF citizens has been held, and resolutions
we're adopted calling on the President for assistance.
The Governor Of Missouri has taken prompt steps to
protect the citizens Of the Kansas border.
A meeting WAS held in Leayenworth, which made a
call on Gov. MCdary to enforce law and order.
The latest accounts from Kansas City state that Dr..
Massey lett Fort Scott Tuesday. The report OF the
buruing of the town is untrue.
Five men have been murdered by Montgomery, and
Others captured, who will probably be killed.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-24
NARSLTS.

RAiruoRE Noy. @ Flour firm; howard Street IS, but
wheat dr: Red 81 lc66i 20; White 81 2SGt 81 Corn
steady. Whine a-d yellow G0ceS Provisions dull -
a. 2-Ac
Nzw YoRx Nov s3-stOeks better Virginia 6s 81 MrsOurs
Il
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-24

MAYORS CoUEr.-Yes terday, s II. LYMAN, one Of
the flash crc'f," charged with sWindling David
Resves out Of Sl2o He was remanded for trial
susan Rainey charged with stealing suadry articles
from Alex Cox sent to a couaty magistrate, the
larceny having been committed more than mile beyond
the corporate limits Of the city.
Edward, slave of Seldeu Il Miller, for using grossly
insulting language to Judge VIM H. Lyons, was ordered
20 be punished
Richard White for being drunk and disorisry in the
streets required give security Tor bis future good
behavior
Moses McDivi:t charged with stealing $50 worth Of
rope from Haxan, CreashAW & Co, remanded for
trial
Charles Walker charged sith perjury was also remand
ed 70 answer.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-24

FrsTIva SLAVE BEoUGHr BAcS-Deputy Narsbas
Maurice OKee!e and John Dugan, Of New York, arrived
an this city Thursday. BY Jlmcs,oWu having in
custody slave named John Fhomas, property Of James
N Winter, Of Louisville, Kentucky. The fugitive was
lodged in the HenrcO county jail TO await the arrival in
tbs city Of his owner
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-24

RICHMOND DASvttE RAILROAD CONPAST,
Richmond. n 18th. $500 !
TINIIE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING
% the Stockholders 4 this Coz pAny, will take place the
second WEDNESDAY Qsth) December, next
TLi0S W. BROCKENBoROUGH
Secretary aud Auditor
hy these presents, that the undersigned do
hereby constitute and appoint - Attorney - for and In
all questions ;ha, he brought before the
meeting stockholders the Behm nd and Danve Rail
road Company he held At Richmond "WEDNESDAY the 18Th
day December S adj urned meeting thereof hert
nv rafyng all said Attorney In the premises
fully and voting Ia person. In ties mony
sreOL have hsTeurto Affixed haad, this day Of
noi0-ti2de
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-24

DAMN NIo LNoIUN1-
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. % The Trenton Banks have
suspended specie payments
BALrxORE, Nov % Samuel Harris Sons, Bank
en- suspended today bus it understood that the
pension viii be only temporary.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-24

PREPARiSG yoR ruS "ALLIGAroRs"-Nr. John r..
Smith, under tue direction Of Capt SAml Freeman, is
engaged in putting the Capitol in order for the reception
OF the members OF the Legislature Toe Hall OF the
House Of Delegates is undergoing thorough cleaning
and repair. New oicloth and carpetng has been laid
down IN the ases, and such other improvement made
a. the comfort or convenienee require. The
modltions for reporters should be enlarged.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-24

No Wonder-So many worthless medicines are adver-
Used for The cure Of various diseases and when tried
'found wanting that the invalid loses al faith in sPCc-
6cs We have yet learn, however Of the first failure
Of Wistars Balsas' Of WIid Cherry, to cure coughs
colds, aud pulmonary diseases
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-24

HUsrNss COCKr.-Jsdgs Lyons PrssidiEg.-Ths
Grand Jury in session, yesterday and indicted SAM
u-l JeTjrd for sNiudling \. L. CoyingtOn, aud John
NescO ter receiving i've barrels OF sugar stolen from
& C. B. Davenport The eaSs OF VIM. MULLEN aud Jos
SUMMERS charged with shooting each other eon,in
tinued 20 the Grad jury term, account Of the
abseace Of witnesses Mullen admitted to bail, but
Summers rscOgniztDce declared to be forfeited
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-24

From ths Ledger, Philadelphia, October IL, 1859.
UsEyUL AEricLE A neS and useful article, called
Spaldng Prepared Glue has been introduced 70 the no
ice Of housekeeper Il Is reliable and really adhesive
aud enables every housekeepcr 10 repair furniture and
household ware without trouble il always ready for