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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

DARING ESCAPE OF A CoNvIcr.-A few days ago the warden of the Penitentiary took several of the convicts, heavily and securely ironed, outside the walls, to do some necessary work. They were guarded by man armed with double barreled shot gun and revolver; when suddenly. one of the convicts, by the name of Holland, threw an axe with which he had been chop ping, at the guard, hitting him in the forehead and knocking him senseess; the convict immediately chopped his irons off, possessed himself of the gun, and made his escape He has not yet been captured.
 Holland was sentenced to seven years for horse stealing, and had been in the peni- tentary about four months.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

~"John c. Breckinridge, to avoid voting in 184S. fled to the mountains; we guess that he will soon feel like praying to them to fall upon him, to hide him from the presence of a wrecked and blasted Union. ."-Notionol Dem.
 When John c. Breckinridge returned from fighting his country's battles in Mexi- co, the presidential canvas, was far advanc- ed-he immediately took the stump for the regular nominees of the democratic party; on the day of election he paired off with eight voters who were Taylor men, and would have otherwise voted for him. Wonder if the editor of the National did as much?
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
ann REWARD.

THE above reward will be paid for the
 delivery to this Penitentiary of one escaped a.;d convict named JAMES P. HOLLAND .po,, sn;S 1sS Holland is feet, inches high. weighs aoou' i's lbs. 2l wears old, black hair (head shave6) dain s grey eyes, salow' complexion, ink marx pI;d IT. m ri ght arm Had on when he left suis oi ip,sun .. Clothes, with his name marked on his ohir'' ans snd Can A. J. WARD,
 Keeper of Ark. Penitentidry' [ ;ttla Pock Sent S. lS6O.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
N OTICE. .
N v v 6
 LAND OFFICE, (Tn~Lc.;IIo Auouut OC1 1SE0

Otu1HOUHtt, l1uSUst @--u, ICOU' DATENTS for entries made between the : Il 9th day of March, 1857, and the 14th day of Sertember, 1859, for the settlement and cultiva- tion, under the graduation act of August 4, 1854, have been received at this office, and the purchas- CTS are hereby no otifed to come forward immedi- ately and make the required proof of settlement and cutivation," and receive their respective pat ents, because if said proof is not filed within a limited time the patents will be returned to the General Land Office, and will then be liable to be cancelled for non-performance of the conditions of settlement and cultivation contemplated by the graduation act of August 4. 1854.
 OLIVER BASHAM, Register.
 MOREAU ROSE, Receiver. Sent g. la60. 6t
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

Ew The Old Line only gives credit for important information it gathers from the True Democrat when it finds a, chance 10 growl over a mistake. It has recently fitched several entire articles from our pa DOT that cost us much labor, without even saving "we thus appropriate the enterprise and labor of the True Democrat, as it saves us much investigation and expense for which we are illy qualified"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
NOTICE. $40 Acres of Rich Arkansas Bottom Land for Sale.

THE UNDERSIGNED Will offer TOT
 | sale, at the court house door, in the town Of De Witt, on the 22d day of October next, ona credit of five years, the 18th section, in township six, south of range west, all lying in Arkansas county.
 Said land will be sold In tracts ot eighty acres each, the purchaser required to give bond with ap- proved security, and paying interest annually in advance at the rate of eight per cent. per an- mum. J. J. POINDEXTER, Common School Com'r. De Witt Ark, Aug. 25, lS60-2w Cost adv. S3-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

ES- It is absolutely necessary that the accounts of the True Democrat office should be closed We earnestly request all hav- ing accounts with the office to take steps to settle the same as soon as possible.
 If. R. $. Y.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

NHon. O.. H. Oates has declined to ccept the appointment ofdistrict elector for he first judicial district, on account of ressing business engagements. James C.. appan, esq, Cor Hon. Lem. o. Birdwell) as been appointed by the executive com slittee to fill the place.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
CATCH THE THIEF.

4 YOUNG man calling himself Charles A Bruce Edwards passing through the coun. ty, forged the name of ROBERT BolcE to an order on me for five dollars, which amount paid him; he looks to be about 9 years old, about feet M inches high, rather slender, black hair cut short he had on when he left brown linen coat, whit Panama hat, fancy bosom shirt with iron rust the wristbands.
 He is said to be the same man who escaped froi custody on White river for horse stealing in Ala bama. He exhibits disposition to conceal hi left wrist from view-his real name is Bruce. He has marks of cupping glasses on forehead and tem ples. Hand him round.
 Sent. 8. 1860. J. F. MCGAUGHEY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

T We are requested by Dr. Simpson to say that he is about closing the federal census for this city, and that if any one has been overlooked it will afford him pleasure to be notified so that the omission may be supplied.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

Ey- Next week we will publish the Vir- mia and Kentucky resolutions of 179SD9, pr the benefit of electors and many others rho desire to possess them in convenient
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
Hy- Our neighbor of the Old Line Dem

Ey- Our neighbor of the Old Line Dem. copies the returns from the election pub lished by us last week, and grows merry and sarcastic over an error we made in the calculation; while he was doing this. he seems to have forgotten that he was ap propriating the fruits of the labor and time of the True Dem ocrat without even so much as making an acknowledgement, or giving us credit
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
Little Rock, Sept 6, 1860.
Notice to City Tax Pay CTS.

ALL PERSONS who have not paio "A their City Taxes for the year tooo' will please uoe aa i hr ar;nance to settle with the City the first Monday of October.
 HENRY GRIFFIIHS'
 Constable and Collector of City Revenue. Sa,t IS60 2L
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

Eg The card of the " New Orleans ;chool of Medicine" appears to-day in our aper. The reputation of this school is as vide as the country. To recommend 1t IS .nlv to reiterate southern sentiment.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

QUERIE.-We ask our neighbor of the National, if he considers, that the constitu- ion carries slavery into the territories; or whether it is not the creature of local law.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
E- The Van Buren Press of the 3lst

ArrRAY AT FoRT SMIrH.-We learn by the stage, that an affray between Captain Montgomery and Benj. T. Duval, took place in that city, last evening. Partlcu- lars we have not obtained, but learn that MT. Duval wasslightly cut with knife.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
Great Chance for Bargain if Applicable

is made soon.
 THE subscriber, living on AAMA u the Pine Bluffroad, mlesbe- ssH low Little Rock offers his place for slsIs-t1 aAF@ sae together with the stock and growing crop. The place contains about 900 acres, 600 acres of which is Arkansas bottom land of the first quality of cot ton land. There is the rise of 100 acres under good fence, most of which is now in a high state of cultivation. There is good dwelling house and necessary out houses on the place. For further particulars call on the premises or address the sub- scriber at Little Rock.
 YOHN QUINDLEY. P. s. There is 800 acres adjoining which can be purchased if desired Sept s, l860 3t
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
A c A R D

VILLA, FRENCH TAILOR having es- tablished himself in this place, is prepared to do all kinds of work in his line in the neatest and most fashionable manner and at the lowest rates. Having been in the employ of one of the largest establishments in Paris cutteI, he is fully confident to suit the most fastidious taste. He also keeps constantly on hand the latest styles ot gentemen's Dress Goods. His stand is over Sara sin X Kramer's store. Aug. II, 1860. At
 Just Received DER steamer Southern Flora, the follow l ing articles which will sell at the lowest prices tor cash
 , boxes extra fine Swiss Cheese;
 12 kits Mackerel;
 l2 boxes Smoked Herrings
 And fine lot of Havana Cigars
 July 6 A. NAVRA.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

E Remember that the Little Rock Young Ladies Institute, in Mrs. Krause's s brick building, will be opened Monday, Sep tember 10.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

G- Barry's Trioopherous is the best and cheapest article for dressing, beautifyng cleans ing, curling, preserving and restoring the hair- Ladies, try it. Sold by all Druggists and Apoth. ecaries. june9, ,'60,ly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

w We see it stated that in California there are 24 papers for Douglas, p for Breckinridge, seven for Lincoln and three for Bell. Really our Union" savers are hard up in the Golden State.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

~ Col Garrett, U. s. agent for the Creek Indians and his brother John Gar rett, esq, passed through this city Thurs day, on their way to the agency.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

Ey- Last Thursday night convict nam- ed Tugges, who was convicted in this coun- ty for murder some eight or nine years ago, and sentenced for 2l years to the peniten- tiary committed snicide by hanging.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
To the Members of the next General
 Assembly of the State of Arkansas.

l GENTLEMEN-I will be a candidate before your honorable body for the office of Secretary of State For my qualifications reference IS made to the members of the Legislatures of l654.'a6, and to the members of the bpr of the 4th judicial circuit. Respectfully,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

Newspapers will please publish and keep stand ing.
 Friends will please put up posters in the various neighborhoods, so that the people may have full notice Appointments made by friends on days omitted in the above at suitable places route will be filled. The ladies are respectfully invited to attend. GEO. w. TAYLOR,
 H. F. THOMPSON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
For Secretary of State.

We are authorized to announce GEORGE WEST, of Phillips county, a candidate for Sec retary of State, before the ensuing General As sembly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
TSg. We clip the following from tn

~ We clip the following from the Southern Star, it speaks in thunder tones upon the terrible issue that we fear must soon be made in Arkansas The Fayette vile Arkansian gives accounts of high state of excitement among the citizens of the northwest upon this abolition question. A vigilance committee has been organized at Fayetteville, and several suspicious char acters have been ordered to leave the coun try. Some, it is said openly declare their abolition sentiments, and avow their inten- tion to SOW the seeds of their incendiary doctrines throughout tbe State.
 Many of the most prominent citizens of Washington county have aroused them selves to rid tbeir society of the growing abolition elements.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

rE WILLIAM WOOLFORD is candidate for Door keeper of the State Senate at its ensuing session.
 gTs- We are authorized to announce the name of Dr s. H. WEBB a candidate for re election on the 5th of November next, for Doorkeeper of the State Senate
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

Eg The weather for the past week has cen unusually sultry fer this time of year.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
Political Speaking.

Dr. c. w TAYLOR and Gen. H. F. THOMPSON. candidates for Presidential Electors will address the people of Arkansas, at the following times and
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

Wagonmaker. THE undersigned o7pN-eSrxea 1 has opened a shop EsFs EA tMlY'= on Main street, adjoining SaAS2~SaAG@Qk
 Scrugg's Blacksmithshop. where he is prepared to do all kinds of work in bis line, such making and repairing wagons, bug gies, wheelbaTows, etc, at the lowest and most reasonable rates, and at the shortest notice
 FRED. KLINE. Little Rock, Ark, Aug. 25, 1860. ly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
Assistant Democratic Electors.

Chas. A. CARROLL, Hon. T. c. HIND MAN, M L. BELL, and GEORGE A. GALLA- CHER, have been appointed associate elec- tors for the State at large. Also for each of the judicial districts the following as- sistant electors have been appointed:
 For the 1st.-JAs. c. TAppAN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

rg- Hon. E. W. Johnson is now in our ;ty
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
State of South Caroh1a- EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
 I'M EOJTFTX.
Sarah A. Ethridge,

1','' ,',a 5:;'ia. z; E; n'.'''s,' 'sn Account
 DY Order of the Court of Equity in this ID case, notice is hereby given to Stephen NOT ris, Thomas Norris, Nancy Stdham, and Ellza- beth Nash, if they be living, or their next of kn or representatves, if they be dead, and all other persons claiming to be distributes of Mary Wh'ter late of EdgefeId District, who died intestate, to present and prove their claims before the Court ot Equity for Edgefeld District, within three months from the publication hereof, pam oi bens earreo fon any share in the estate of said intestate.
 Z ". GRANVILLE, C. E. E. D. connn,,rs Office Aug. 9. 1860 3m.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
The Abolition Plot.

Startling Disclosure-C Camden, Arkonsas c
 Working Point-- Great Ercitement-7he
 Citizens in CouncH-Marsh Me News Man Proyen to be an AboIstionist-A Let
 ter from Heod Quarters-7imefo for Action.
 On Friday morning last. the man Marsh who recently established in our city news depot, took his departure incontinehtly for parts unknown On Sunday evening there was letter came to the postoffice for him, post marked Warren, Bradley county, Ar kansas. Our post master, Mir. Baccus, having had his suspicious aroused against Marsh before he left, concluded to open the letter, and examine the contents. He open ed the letter, and the fact was made appa. rent, that Marsh is an abolitionist of the most hellish kind, and is connected with an abolition association, which extends from one end of the country to the other, the ob- feet of which is to excite the negroes to deeds of daring desperation, with the view of gaining their freedom. AS soon as the letter was made public, meeting of the citizens was held, and committee appoint ed to look into the matter. The highest state of excitement prevailed during the day, and we noticed number rofindividuals who looked remarkably white around the gills. The letter to Marsh, though mailed at Warren, seems to have been written at Little Rock, by one M. M. Duval, or Dural. The committee dispatched gentleman to Little Rock immediately, to see if such a man as Tuval, or Dural could be found in that city, They also dispatched couple of gentlemen to Gains Landing, in search of Marsh. If Marsh or Duval is either of them caught, we think the whole thing will be brought to light, and the names of the parties engaged in this hellish plot against the lives and property of the southern peo- pie, made public. The letter received by Marsh, speaks for itself, and therefore we publish it below.
 It is time for the southern men to arouse themselves. There is no telling the extent of this fiendish association; we know not at what moment we are to meet the fate of our sister State of Texas.
 Let everybody be on the look out. Let nothing escape which bears the slightes re- semblance to abolitionism. We have been warning our people for some time. We have no doubt. but that this association has emisaries in every town in the State.
 E Here is the letter to Marsh:
 LITTLE RocK, Aug. 16, 1860.
 To 6e mailed ot any place 4. Q. shall stop
 MR. M. A. MARsH-Sir: Owing to the recent discoveies in northern Texas, we will be compelled to send you to some more important post. We want men oi back and nerve to heal up for while ths feeling against strangers from the north.
 On receipt of this. unless previously mo- tified by A. G., go at once to Dallas, Texas, where you can consult with J. B. Lemons and get thoroughly posted. Write to me twice week until time change. Start without delay, any papers or letters that may come for you at Camden, you must bt careful to provide safely for. Do not men ton Lemons nome as he is known to be ar
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

AT stated communication of Bluffton A Lodge, (No. 123) August the 25th, 1860, WALLACE M. PRUITT was unanimously ex pelled from all the rights and privileges of Mason ry for gross unmasonic conduct.
 All Texas papers friendly to masonry please copy.
 o. H. P. CORNELIUS, ". M. JOHN H. MAXWELL, Sec'y. Sept It TAKEN UP in Old River township by IL Charles A. Brent, an estray sorrell horse, with a large blaze in the face, right hind foot whte scar on the left side supposed to be burn, badly swseneyed in the right shoulder, about IA hands high, seven years old. Appraised to $50. Sept 8, 1860 1t
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

New Advertisement.
 Il O U R, F L O U R, SO BRLS. Extra Flour; CO 75 sacks " e
 100 ' extra White Corn. For sale for cash by July l3 GEO. $. MORRISON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
Public Speaking by w. w Floyd, one of the Candidates for Elector on the
 ax... ;<lx

I will address the people at the above times and places. And here tender an invitation to any of the opposition candidates for Electors to meet me, and will cheerfully divide time equally with them.
 w. W.FLOYD.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
Musical Instruments.
NOTICE,

A IL PERSONS knowing themselves "A indebted to Dr. E. l.. Cloyd, "deceased,' late of Little Rock Arkansas, will phase call at our office and settle without delay; all book ac- counts and notes, payable to deceased have been left with us for immediate collection by the Ad- minisrator.
 TRIGG & PENNEY, Ah'ys at Law. Little Rock Sent l, 1860. St
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
I. O. O. F.

!. Q. Q. E.
 PIKE LODGE No. 12-will hold regular meet. ngs every TUESDAY EVENING at their Hall on Scott street. THOS. K. WEIGH, ~. c. A. J. SMITH, Sec'y. July 27, 1860. If FAR WEST LODGE No. Twill hold regu- lar meetings on FRIDAY EVENING of each week, at their Hall, near corner of Scott and Markham sts. A. R. SCHULTZ, Sec'y. M. NAVRA, ". c.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

WHOLE SALE DRY GOODS. WYE are now prepared to SUPPLY W MERCHANTS with their Stocks of Fall and Winter Goods, at prices which will bear favor- able comparison with bills purchased at any other market Our CLOTHING was manufactured es- pecialy for our trade. Our GOODS are all fresh and new and we can and will make it to the inter- est of Retail Mercnants in this section to deal with us.
 SOUTHWORTH, NANCE & co.
 l63 Main St., Webster Block, Sept. l, '60. 6n. MEMPHIS. TENN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
NOTICE.

A IL persons knowing themselves indebted to A Dr. E. l.. Cloyd, "deceased," late of Little Rock, Arkansas will please call at our office and settle without delay; all book accounts and notes, payable to deceased have been left with us tor i'm mediate collection by the administrator;
 TRIGG & PENNEY,
 Attorneys at Ldao. Little Rock August 2l, lS60 low IF True Democrat and Gazette copy weeks, and present bill to us. I. r.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
Comm'rs Office, Aug. g, 1860
Land for Sale

TAMES SHERRY offers for sale traeSn s) of land, lying near the city of Little Rock, S containing Sl acres, described as north halt north west ouarier section 3l, township one north range uslva west Aug. 2S, 1860. If
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
More Tactics.

"ARDEE'S INFANTRY TACTICS, l. Il prepared under the direction of the War Department, vols.
 CAVALRY TAcrlcs-School of the trooper; of the platoon, and of the squadron, dsmounted; prepar- ed under the direction of the War Department.
 THE MILITIAMAN's MANUAL, containing the in fantry drill ot the U. s. Army; Infantry manual ot percussion musket, and company drill of U. :. Cavalry together with The Rapier and Broad Sword exercises copiously explained and ilustrat- ed, enlarged, revised, and corercted by Capt w. w Merriman Just received at the bookstore of
 Sept l, 1860. JNO. E. REARDON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

Eg- Read the following proceedings of a meeting held in Norristown, for the pur' pose of counteracting or checking the in- sidious march of abolitionism. Fayette- vile, Norristown, Camden, Fort Smith, Little Rock and other points are infested with a class of persons who only wait the proper moment to set the country in blaze We are glad to see the prompt steps taken to preserve the peace of the country and the property of its citizens:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

Startling Disclosure Camdem, Arkonsas q
 Working Point-- Great Ercitement-7he
 Citizens in Council-Marsh the News / INan Proyen to 6e an AboI;tionist-A Let fer fro,n Hand Ouayters-Ilme for Action.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08

Ledger 2 Publisher Tribune
 Persons calling for these letters will please .ay thev are advertised and give the date of the a9s t;scment. T. J. CHURCHILL
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-09-08
Light Literature.

De Witt, Ark, Aug. 25, lS6O-2w C.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-06
ARMY AND NAVY INTELLIGENCE.

Capt Stones company of cavalry has been ordered
to Roma. Company c, is Artillery, is now occupy
ing Fort Rinygod Capt. H. Bgs urges the positive
necessity OF senGng hun new troops on the frontier.
he thinks Coriina desgDs TO ay waste the f'on'ier
end then escape iuto Sonora BY special orders from
adquariers Fix yrscrul have been ordered To leave
Jefferson Barrtcks for Texas. Maj Allen OF the Quar-
ternssters Depsr meDt has been ordered 70 inspect
certain pubic stores In tie Dpartnent Of California,
which have been reported unfit for
The latest advices from Capt Page, commanding the
Uuired ssses Exploring Expedition in the interior Of
South America, We dated on board Of the Argentina,
NJ Conner ilier Oh lie Goth Of November The general
health Of the crew sod officers Gas good. Capt Page
s9,es that the explorations had been greatly extended
in the head waters Of the Paraguay, ascen1mg to
Coiaba, two thousand maes above tile w.ter. Tue
steamer Alpha one Of the vessels Of the exped ion,
va Ut ArgeD iDa be put 10 condition for defense
sgairsi indian
The ave brig Decia arrived, in charge of Lieut..
MeAran OF the Uniten States corvette Constellation,
on IRE let ntt at Charleston S. O.. having been cap
tured ar Saver by the Couste .lion the coast VI
Africa. She had no slaves on board when taken.
The Upited States steamer Mohawk, Capt. Craven
commanding called from Havana on the lith of Janu-
Any, a :ruise.
lie United Staes steamer Mi.sissipp was put out Of
commission GU the Isl inst, at toe Boston Nsvy-f
Her crew ill probably be paid of to-day.