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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08
From the Warren Sunbeam. Gov. Rector's Inaugural-Will He Prove False to one Promise2

We have received and read Gov. Rector's inaugural address. It contains some wise, philanthropic and statesmanlike sugges- tions. The one in regard to our public school system do.s credit to the heart of the Governor of our State, and will win for him the love and admiration of those who are able to feel and appreciate the many blessings that flow from liberal system of education. For this, Gov. Rector is surely entitled to the hearty approval of his fell low-citizens. But, when he comes to speak of railroads, the Governor certainly forgets the speech made at this place in his late canvass. Unless he has a very treacherous memory, he will remember that he promised the people that if he was elected Governor he would use his influence in behalf of the M. o. and R. R. R. R. On that occasion his competitor, Col. R. H. Johnson, was not present. He read from pamphlet, in which Col. J. had set forth his views in regard to railroads. He read where John son spoke favorably of other railroads, but when he come to where Johnson did speak of our road he closed the pamphlet, and told Me people Mot las competitor did no, say c single aoord about their enterprise, and pledged himself, as plainly as words could, to aid the NJ. o. and R. R. R. R-statine that we were entitled to our share of the proceeds arising from the sale of swamp and overaowed lands, and the same could go into our railroad fund By the ground covered by Gov. Rector that day and the promises he made in regard to our road hundreds of people voted forhim that other. wise would have voted for Johnson.- Though on that occasion he was guilty O the greatest duplicity and injustice toward his absent competitor we ever saw mani fested by public man, we thought h. would hold his promises sacred. But il his inaugural he seems to ignore the exist enee of such project as the NJ. o. and R R. R. R., and throws his influence in tn scale to prevent the funds raised by tn sale of swamp and overAowed lands iron being applied to railroad purposes.
 Our people expected better treatment and we now tell Gov. Rector if he does no do something to reinstate himself in tn opinion of the people of Bradley county yea, all along the entire line of our road he will be remembered only as an unprinci pied politician instead of the honest, patri otic statesman that they regarded him t be before his election. We hope the col
 shoulder turned upon the M. o. & R. R. R. in his inaugural was only an over sight in the Governor, and that we wi have reason to know that he has not prove false to one promise. Whenever he doe this, we will be pleased, yea, proud to chron 1 ical the fact.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08

CoRREcTIoN.-As an act of justice to Col. Fellows, we will state that our report of his speech on Friday last, was exceeding ly meagrc, and perhaps in several instances failed fully to convey his ideas Where we make him say " that for Col. Hindman and Col. Can't to wear longer" etc, it should have been written, "that if he (Col. F. believed as they, Co. H. and Col. G. did, he would think to wear longer con gressional robes wassto bear about him the Haunting badges of dishonor.''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08

Dlhe Union than in this. Every thought IS loyal and patriotic. But it is evident that there is a growing feeling of resistance to the aggressions of the North, taking deep hold among the people. Arkansas will we think, be ready to act in concert with her conservative sisters of the South, and the different counties will probably instruct their members, as Chicot and Phillips have done, to take measures at the proper tune for general consultation of the southern States
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08
For the True Democrat. The Speaking Friday Night.

Last Friday night large andrespectable number assembled at the State House to hear Mr. Lowden speak on federal politics. Amid applause he took the speakers stand, and after few preliminary remarks, took for the basis of his argument the grounds occupied by Col. Fellows on last w ednes- day night to-wit: That no State had the right to secede. And End. If the right existed there was at present no just cause for the exercise of that right
 He argued that the federal constitution was erected on the basis of those inalienable rights which the people of the several States derive in common with all mankind. That it was formed on the republican principle of representation, in due regard to which the powers of government were separately delegated and properly distributed to the legislative, executive and judicial depart ments~-each being equally the representatives of the people, That all the pow CTS requisite to secure the objects of the national Union are vested in the general government. That the national govern ment, though limited in its powers to national objects is supreme in the exercise of those powers And that therefore, no State authority has the power to dissolve the relations existing between the government of the United States and the peo pie of the several States--and consequently, that cept under such circumstances as would justify a revolution in the government.
 Mir. Louden spoke about an hour and a half and seemed to leave a good impression on his audience. w.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08

YCOlle iIOlu. DeSlieS dS OOl. f1l1lQ- lID94Dadvocates the appropriation of $250,- 900 for tho arming of the militia, it may reasonably be supposed that the editor of the Old Line Democrat is in favor of that appropriation also. Ls he, or is he not2 If so from what source is this amount to be drawn?
 It is true our neighbor has made long calculation of what the State will be able to do in 1868, founded on the statements of the auditor. A financial crisis which now threatens the country, and the happen ing of a political revolution, may very pos sibly defeat all these estimates We have shown that whether the $1S0,000 be ap- propriated to the buying of the State bonds, the aiding of railroads, or the purchase of munitions of war. when taken from the treasury 1t will leave but very small sur plus, if any at all over which our neighbor and Gov. Rector can exercise (to borrow the language of the latter) the most as- ute financial skill known to political eth ics." During the last canvass they made as much noise over what they were pleased to call redundant treasury" as if it con- tained millions instead of thousands. It was fully understood in the last canvass that the "Conway policy" against which the Old Line Democrat warred so vigorously and so unscrupulously, was to provide for the payment of the public debt, to restore the credit of the State, and finally to aid injury to the State The Old Line Demo- crat, with remarkable impudence, veers around and assumes almost the identical position, aeih one exception, of Gov. Con- way. It favors the reduction of taxes, which Conway also favors in the course of yesr or two, whenever prudence dictates it, In regard to this point, all we choose to say is, that phen the Old Line informs Us whether it is in favor of setting apart $250,000 for the purchase of arms as Hindman suggests, and S60 Or $90. .000 for the purpose of changing the penitentiary into a manufaetory as Rector recommends, and 5lS0,000 to railroads as all parties seem inclined to do, we will then be in a position to discuss the propriety of an i'm mediate reduction of the taxes, or the con- tinuancc for year or two longer of the present rates. We do not believe our neighbor is sincere in his plan-if so, let him. through some friend, bring it before the legislature.
 We win close this article by asking of our much esteemed friend of the Old Line Democrat, what has become of the pledge of Gov Rector in his first address to the people of Arkansas" last summer, that, if elected, he would prepare plan to pay the public debt, to build railroads, etc, with out taking one dollar from the pockets of the people? Do give us a speedy answer!
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08
LATE NOVELS

THE Kellys and O'Kellys, by Anthony \ Follope;
 The Three Clerks, by Anthony Follope, vol cloth;
 The Ministers Wooing, by Mrs Stone, cloth; Beulah, ny Augusta L. Evans, vol cIoth
 The Will or the Floss, by George Eliot, author of Adam Bede, paper, 30 cents;
 The Countess and Page, by Reynolds, paper 50c The Orange Plume or the Bride of the Bastile, by H. L. Williams, Jr.. 50 cents;
 Royaists and Republicans or the Companions of Jehu, by Alexander Dumas. 50 cts;
 The Guilotinc, or the Death of Morgan, by Du- mas, paper 30 cts;
 Mary Stewart, Queen of Scots, an Historical Romance ol the ltth century, 50 cts;
 The Cavalier, by C. P. R. James,
 Just received at the book store by
 Dec 5 JNO. E. REARDON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08
LAND FOR SALE.

THF subscriber offers for sale his tract of land on which he lives, containing some 2,200 acres, situated in Poinset county, Arkansas, ten miles due west from the Bag Ferry on St Francis river On said tract of land there are three hundred acres cleared and deadened and under good fence, or I will sell $40 acres, to wit: The south half of section l2 and the north half of sec tion l3, in township $, range ? east on said land are 100 acres cleared and about 100 acres well dead ened and fenced--also on said place is a good gin and horse mill, cabins, cribs and shelters for stock; 25O apple trees, peach orchard, apricots plums, cherries, pears, quinces and damsons; the fruit trees have been well selected and from nur- sery of high reputation These lands are situated on the west side of Crowley Ridge in a rich bot tom country and clear from overflow. These lands can be purchased on accommodating terms
 DAVID FITZPATRICK.
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08

THE WEALTHTEsr CouNTY IN THE WORLD. It is not generally known that Chicot coun- ty, in proportion to its population, is the wealthiest county in the world The popu- lation numbers l,700; the taxable property reaches $l0,000,000, or nearly $6,000 to every mau, woman and child in the coun. ty. The number of bales of cotton produc- ed this year will not fall far short of 40, 000.- Chicot Press.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08

SqUALLY TmEs.-A letter from Philadel- phia contains the following gloomy intelli- gence:
 PHLADELPHIA, Nov. 19-Norris, our large engine builder, has just discharged all his hands, somewhere about 800, for want of business.
 Conoyer & Bro, large shoe house, has failed, with liabilities of $500,000. Things here are in a very gloomy condition.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08
Tribute of Respect.

HALL OF MAGNOLIA LODGE, No. 60, r. A. M)
 Little Rock, Nov. g, A. D., 1860. WHEREAS, It has pleased Almighty God to re- move from our midst, our esteemed and believe ed brother B. M. DOUGLAS. Therefore ResoIoed, That ill the untmely death of our brother the fraternity has met with an incalcula- ble oss-for he stood a living complication of the truth, that the virtues taught by masonry can be practsed in our every y-day walk ant conv ersa- tion,
 Resolved, That we tender to his relatives and numerous circle of friends, our heartfelt sympathy for their loss, which is ours.
 Resoloed, That we wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
 Resolued, That copy of these resolutions be furnished to the family of our deceased brother, and be published in the city papers.
 JNO. G FLETCHER,)
 R. c. NuTTER, Com.
 J. w. FINLEY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08
Impudent Plagiarism.

The Daily Old Line of yesterday mas
 afforded us no little amusement. We like
 the editor of that paper for his impotence.
 He comes out so bravely and piIfers the
 chief idea in the Conway policy, that, while
 we despise the meanness of the theft, we
 cannot but admire the boldness of the political highwayman. We fought the last canvass mainly on the issue that some pro- vision should be made for the payment of the public debt-that the credit of Arkan- sas should be fully restored before she issu- ed bonds or strained her credit for the pur- pose of building railroads. Gov. Rector and the Old Line Democrat took opposite grounds Our neighbor, with wonderful power of delusion, perversion, and exagge- ration, contended that Rector, 1t elected, would inaugurate policy that would pay the public debt without taxing the people dime. Rector, from the,steps of the State House, while repudiating the fine-spun theories of his faciful nephew, whose poetical vein under the dreamy influences of bright eyes and witching tones had for once :" out-cropped," as the geologists say. pro- claimed that his policy was "mot Co cI'm6 c hiHhU he came to 1' The beauty of the | imagery somewhat obscures the profundl- ty of the idea, which lies concealed like a | deep stream festooned with flowers. But stripped of its poetcal adornments the poll cy was simply to push ahead internal i'm provements, without regard to ths credit of the State, and to let the future take care ol itself. Our neighbor has recently been taking lessons in fnanciering, and has just discovered that the entire policy promul- gated by Gov. Rector, and advocated by him so vigorously, was false in theory and wrong in practice. It was long and be- widering dream into which our neigheol was betrayed, but since he has returned from his utopian vision, and borrowed Con- ways ideas, without crediting them to theil author, however, we will gladly overlook the picayune spirit of the plaglaFlsm ln re- jocings over the proselyte. We are told
 in that holy book which chronicles the su- blime faith of the christian, that there are more rejoicing in Heaven over one repen- tant sinner than over ninety and nine whose feet have never gone astray. If the editol l of the Old Line Democrat will only make profert of his true conversion by retracting the errors which he promulgated last sum
 mer, he may perhaps acquire some character for political honesty. But since our neigh
 bor is beginning to open his eyes, we hope he will keep his past errors in view and not
 -. his vanity to betray him into the
 liog, llli i;I!"'a" ''isd0"' ,o'4 d.
 Sse our temerity, fol
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08

Ry General Scott is the largest man in the American service. He is six feet six inches tall, and weighs two hundred and sixty pounds He Is seventy-four years old, yet his health is good and his whole system apparently vigorous, much of which is doubtless owing to his temperate habits.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08

Eg- The presidential electors on Thurs. day evening elected Dr. G. W. Taylor of Washington county, messenger to carry the vote on to Washington.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08

A NEW PApER-We have received the first number of the Harrisburg Journal, a new paper just started by Henry B. Evritt and James Elliott. MT. Elliott is the edi- tor. The Journal presents neat appear ance and will be quite an acquisition to our exchange list. We hope it will prosper, and become shining light" to Poinsett
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08
ORDIN ANCE No. IA.

ORDIN ANCE No. I44. An Ordinance to Appoint City Attorney. s3e it Ordained by the Maxfpand alderrsen of the city of Little Rock. S5 bat the Mayor be authorized to appoint a 1fttorney, whose duty it shall be to appear tfe part of the city in all cases before the courts of the Justices of the Peace, County, Circuit or Supreme Courts SEC. ?. That said Attorney shall be allowed five dollars in all cases where judgment verdict is rendered in favor of the oty, or against any party tried for misdemeanor or violation of city ordi- nance.
 SEC 3. That said fee provided for in section 3 of this ordinance be taxed as costs, and shall be col ected as other costs.
 Adopted in Council, 4th December 1860.
 A. J. SMITH, City Recorder. Approved 4th December, 1860. VIM B. WAIT, Mayor, pro lem.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08

DLATFORM SCALES - Fairbanks S \ patent; capacity 800 pounds, for sale at the actual in store for cash or on time to respon. sble parties, by
 Nov g BURGEVIN X FIELD.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08
Arms for the States and the Money tc

buy them.
 EDITOR OF THE MIssIssIPPIAN; Col. Miles H. McGehee, of Bolivar county, authorizes me to say that he will be one of a hundred men. to furnish each one hundred bales of cotton for the use of the State, as an ad- vance to purchase arms and munitions of war for our defence. You may put me down also for the same amount.
 CHAS. CLARK.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08
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ID the True Demodrat Subscribers.

After January 1861, all sub scibers who owe olfe year suoscriP- ton will have their papers discontlnu' ed, and their accyrnts. put ,4 tH q ran ran for immediate collection. we nope this notice will/induce our friends to pay up arrcaySand yearin advance. The antstaMing accounts must Dc collected V
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08

ng- Our four electors Judge T. F. sor' rells. Judge w, w. Floyd, Hon w. w. Lake and Dr, G. w. Taylor, are Tn town ksaad yesterday cast the presidential vote oI Arkansas for John c. Breckinridge.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08
Sale of Valuable Land.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That 1N the undersigned, by virtue of an order of the Probate Court of Pulaski county, will sell at pub lie auction at the court house door of said county on the first Monday in January next, be- tween the hours of 10 NJ. and ? P. Nj. of said day. to the highest bidder for cash in hand, all the right title and interest of Margaret Flanagin, of the heirs at law of Daniel Flanagin, deceased in and to the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter and southwest quarter of south quar- terof section %, township south, range west, containing 80 acres.
 VIM. H. RINGSTAFF,
 Guardian of Margaret Flanagan. Dec. &, 1860. St
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brethren of the North, who battled manfully, with out hope, against tyrannical majority in the late contest, for our constitutional rights; and trust that, should their rights of property be assaied, they may meet with better success
 ResolDed, That copies of the foregoing resolu- tions be sent, without delay, to our senators and representatives in the General Assembly of the State, who are hereby requested to lay them be- fore the houses of which they are respective mem hnrs
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08
News Items.

NEW YoRK, December l.-The Washington correspondent of the New York World in tele- graphic despatch to that paper yesterday, says; The Hon. John c. Breckinridge has arrived in this city. He is in favor of well defined line of policy by the southern members of Congress.
 The Hon. Geo. $. Houston, M. C., from Ala bama, in letter to a friend in this city says: "The feeling of the conservatives is tending strongly towards secession" He announces that he is iii favor of Union. The Washington correspondent of the New York Times says:
 "The secession feeling is more moderate, con servative compromise measure is being prepared which will cover the entire issue"
 MOBILE Deer IA large and enthusiastic se- cession meeting was held in this city tonight. Delegates to the State convention were nominated.
 NEW ORLEANS, Deer IA committee of citi- zens ef Texas petitioned Gov. Houston to call an extra session of the legislature. The governor re- sponded that viewing the proposed measure as un- wise, he could not convene the legislature, but if majority of the citizens of the State petitioned for it; he could not stand in their way This seces- sion feeling largely predominates in this State,
 SAVANNAH, Deer l.--Judge Nesbit, formerly of the conservative party, now advocates immediate secession
 CHARLESTON, s. C., Dec 3.-Major Lee, of the Baltimore National volunteers, tenders his services to Gov. Gist for the support of any state in sion movement The company is composed of 1900 members.
 NEW ORLEANS, Dec 3.-The bankers and mer- chants of this city, held meeting to-day for the purpose of adopting means for the relief of the money market The emission of special bills of credit was proposed.
 NASHVILLE, Dec. 3.-A fire occurred in Hopkins vile on last Friday which destroyed the Kentucky lunatic asylum No lives lost. The fire originated in the kitchen hue
 CHARLESTON, Dee. 1.-Another large meeting was held in this city to-day. Col Bilbo addressed the people, and in the course of his remarks said the State of Tennessee would secede in thirty days after South Carolina.
 CHARLESTON, Dec. IA special telegraphic dis patch to che Charleston Courier says: 'The Presi- dent entertains the hope that South Carolina will not compel him to collect the United States reve- nue by force"
 SAN FRANcIsco, Nov. 2l-The returns indicate that Lincoln has carried this State by from seven hundred to one thousond plurality.
 The returns from Oregon thus far received gives Lincoln plurality of three hundred and eighteen.
 NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 3,-Breckinrdge's majority over Bell and Douglas in Texas is g, l0s.
 TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Dec. 1.-The legislature of this State has passed bill calling a convention, which meets on the 3rd of January.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08
Exhibition of the Blind.

Professor Patten, on Tuesday night at the legislative hall made public exhibi- tion of the proficiency of some of the pu
 pills of the institute for the blind, located at Philadelphia. Several of his pupils were in attendance. Two little girls attracted especial attention-ono of them by ''mak- ing up'A and arranging little bed--the other by reading the Psalms with fluency and ease Their progress in music and geography was very surprising. The un- fortunate ever enlist our attention and sympathy, but more especially those who have been inflicted by a freak of nature the blind, the deaf and the dumb. Who can see without sympathy those from whom the beautiful flowers and the bright sun
 shine are shut out forever! Tho morning breaks in beauty-the sunset flecks with gold the west horizon--the seasons come and go, bringing new forms of loveliness, but not for them; even the rosy cheeks and the love- beaming eyes of woman bring to them no wild thrills of pleasure. The
 Gnkiful is plotted out forever from Meir
 Hpless it be moral beauty, which
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08

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 '" Mud Boots;
 Medium Kip Boots; [" Calf
 " Kip Brogans;
 [" Medium Kip Brogans;
 '' Fine Calf do;
 Leather and Carpet slippers
 |" India Rubber Over Shoes; Ladies' High Union Boots;
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 KINNEAR, HUGHES < CO.,, Dec Main Street.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-12-08

Eg- The spirited little paper, Clarendon Standard, issues rich and racy article in reply to the Old Line Democrat for its un- kind and uncalled for comments upon MT. Keys resolution, encouraging home manu- factories anl the South building up direct trade with Europe The Standard is talk ing position among the journals of the State.
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II. HAYES, l c. F. FARRELL, ANDERSON MILLER, c,,n, k. M. SIMMONS, N'"'' D. H. REYNOLDS,
 NM R STp ELNl,
Committee.

The following additional resolution was then offered and unanimously adopted: Resoloed, That our legislature be requested to postpone the election of United States Senator, until it has been determined by the South, through a convention of the States, what course she will pursue in the present emergency. On motion, the meeting then adjourned sine die
 R. J. MILLER, Ch'n. GEO M HENRY Sec'a
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 IA Beans Dried Fruit; No. Ma, kerel, Clear Sides, Shoulders, Hams, Pickeled Pork, Meal, etc.; In fact, any thing that can be found in well selected provision store can be found cheap for
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