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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24
Phillips County Conventions.

The Old Liner calls on us to take posi- ton in regard to one or the other of the Phillips county conventions. The e'litor is exceedingly vehement and in ''dead earnest"
 The proper tribunal to decide this ques- tion is the State democratic convention, which meets here on Monday, the End day of April. We shall abide by it's decision. Will the Old Line Democrat do the same? We-ask it the question.
 The facts in the case in Phillips county are these; Three gentlemen of the Hindman party, claiming to be committee, appoint ed Monday, the 12th day of March, as the day for holding the county convention. The democrats not liking the day, between fifty and hundred of them signed a call for meeting on Saturday, the 10th of March. On the 10th, large crowd as- sembled and acted, but the Hindman demo- crats held aloof. They held a separate convention on the 12th Of the meeting on the 10th, full notice was given-it was public to all, and of course fair.
 But this is a question for the State con vention to decide We ask MT. Peek, will he abide the decision of the State conven- tion? Or does he still put in his prouisoeS and yfs, as he has done here in Pulaski county. We ask him if he will support, uncondtionolly, the nominees of the State and Congressional conventions.
 We put these questions, and expect frank replies. The democracy of the State wish to know where Mr. Peek stands.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24
For the True Democrat.
SOUTH ARKANSAS, March, 1N60.

SOUTH ARKANSAS, March, l>GO. Mn. EDlToR-Though not voter in the northern district of our S,ate, it may not be considered entirely miss in me- to make q few suggestions in regard to the promi nrnt aspirants for congressional honors in that district
 Among the various deserving gentlemen whose names have been mentioned in con n-ction with that position, permit to re- spectfuliy suggest the name of the Hon. w.. \. Barker of Pope county, as one highly competent for the discharge of such arduors duties, as are consequent upon So distin- gui>hed position.
 Should the fierce and unrelenting spirit, which has of late prevailed among the northern democracy of Arkansas, in regard to their choice for & representative in Con- cresS. still manifest itself among their del egates at Dover, would suggest that the nomination of the subject of this brief com. munication would greatly tend to close tie >chism in their ranks, and to allay the feel ing of party strife which an enthusiastic preference for the different gentlemen Ion the part of their respective friends who are Gsp;rinq for those honors, has unfortunately engendered.
 Mr Barker has served several terms in the legislature of our State. His thorough acquaintance with parliamentary rules hs unswerving integrity, his strict punctualitv in business, his warm advoAcy of southern rights. would, at any time amply heht hin, for the position-but more particularly during the present state of fanatical feeling so rife in our Congressional halls. As a speaker his delivery is impressive, his din- tion stately and elegant, and his logic close and precise.
 Respectfully, etc.
 SAGITARITS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24
Bible Revision.
non rersion Is al t.at ice need desire"


 -J. w. MOORE.
 MT. EpIroR-In the Democrat of the 29th ul'S I observe that Mr J. w. Moore has replied to my notice of him of Feb. 9. "As preliminary to any thing further that may be said or done on that noint." will "propose to him the following que'- tions" and prompt and simple yes or no, nu- mericaly given lis required ot nm without any circumlocuton." ,
 Are vou the author of the above affirm lton; .That our common version is all that we need de sire ?''
 }. Will YOU prove it in public discussion '- B. Does not the public expect you to prope IL or to retyact it? A. What was your object Tn your at- Jacks upon me and the Revision Assoclahonln the wears 1858, 1859 and l56j, if they were not intent el to prove the above affirmation? 3. NlH Nou show how YOU converted your athrmatlon " lnto challenee'' to vou by me! 6. Does Mr. J. W . Moore profess to understand the Samaritan ana $ ,rac languages and will he agree to giFe trans lations of such portions of these orgnal scriptures as may be submitted to him during his attempt to prove his affirmation? '. Does the truth of your affirmation and your ab,lRs to maintain lt depend upon your knowledge of these ancient languages { & Will MT. Moore agree tO defend as correct trans iatinns and as superior to the common one the Iot lowing specimen. of the Rhemish New Testament, azqnas tunike holocaush, Dascte neoptpe peRdHes' o. Will Mir. M specify the hme and Pidee when and where agreed to defsnd aHy version now m ext-- tence as corr ect, either old or Hew-much less the  first rerision of one book of the New Testament. and still less, isolated passages of that one book before il passes the Final Committee ". k the issue now before the public, whcth. l Eu"er~tand Hebrew and Greek or English or any language, or whether can translate any language or whether will defnd any version, old oruew. or is i whether onr common rersipa IS all fhat need desire - This is the true question, and have lnbared and am now labOring to dispyove your affirmation, tha; our common version is all that we need desire, and will stand up to it. anu sir, will you stand up to your afirmationl II During the time you have been attacking the Revision from Nov, 1857, till now my knowledge of Hebrew anu Greek and l translations and rcvisons, condition in your at tacks or in your affirmation fl Feb. S, l-6l il not, what fight have you to nuke it now condition, that you are taken ur? I know enoa7h for yoH- the1ess know of an thing the better for vla.- 1 Take clre 10 make yoir affirmation goJ!--I 'slH take cure of my site of tte coatrorrsy.
 Yours truly, J. CREATE.
 RusseAoilie, Ark., Mirch 9th, 1860.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24
Pine Bluff, Ark., March 18th, 1860

R. H. JOHNSON, Esq
 Dedr Sir: Pursuant to resolution of the democratic convention held here on the 10th day of March, requesting the several townships of Jefferson county 10 hold their primary meetings, on the 10th dav of March. that being the day of election for county Judge, and send delegates to the county convention, to be held ill this place on the 30th day of April next, to nominate canii- dates to represent the county of Jefferson, in the next General Assembly" fol- lowing townships held their meetings, and instructed as follows:
 Vaugine-For F. P. Yell and F. w. Ragland.
 Borraque-For F. P. Yell and Jas A. Hudson
 Washington-For F. P. Yell ani J. A. Hudson.
 Whitevillc@-For r. P. Yell and Jas. A. Hudson.
 Bartholomew-For r. P. Yell and Jas. A. Hudson Boggy-For F. P. Yell and Jas. A. Hudson.
 Rchland-Willo Williams and Jas A. Hudson, and F. P. Yell as 2ud choice. The following townships held meeting' prior to the 18th of March, and instructed as follows
 Taledega-For F. P. Yell and Jas A. Hudson.
 White Oak-Jas. A. Hudson and Read Fletcher.
 Plum Bayou-R. Lytle and J. flall. All of which townships are entitleI to votes save Vaugine. which has o. live take the number of magistrates. in each township as basis of representation, the strength of the several candidates wlll' therefore, on the 1st ballot, be as follows: Yell. 20 votes; Hudson, l6; Rag gland, 8; Williams, ?; Hall, ?; Lytle, ?; and | Fletcher 2. NOA POPULl.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

w The following resolutions, offered bv Col John s. Houston in the late John son. county democratic meeting, were omit ted in the published proceedings of the con vention. The omission was purely unn- tentional, and we hope their publication now will be satisfactory.
 Having misplaced the resolutions, we publish them as we find them Tn the Old Line Democrat. They were rejected, and others adopted iR their stead.
 :. Resolved That none but good and true State rights democrats entitled to seats in this con ventior
 Resolved, That any person heretofore belonging to, or acting with the so-called American or know nothing party, and not having publicly announced bis withdrawal from the same is not entitled to seat ia this convention"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

TIE JAcKsoSPoRr HERALD.-This is the title of new paper published at Jackson port, by [. w Lynn and L. B. Gill, edi- tors and proprietors. The Herald professes to be democratic and has this to say of its course:
 "Io our democrstic brethren in this State we pledge ourselves to abide by the usages of the party and support the nomi- nees of all fairly organized conventions winch indicate the popular will of a majori- ty of the people"
 We welcome the editors into the ranks and hope, with them, that our intercourse may Dc agreeable and pleasant.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

To PROHIBIT THE CIRCULATION OF SMALL NorEs.-A bill is before the Legislature of Pennsylvania to prohibit the circulation of small notes in that State. In substance 1t requires that all persons, such as merchants, hotel keepers, brokers, and in fact every one engaged in a business where there is ne- cessarily much receiving and paying out money, shall appear before the County Treasurer and make oath that he or they will not pay out or circulate bank notes ofS less denomination than S20, where upon the said Treasurer grants him or them a license to carry on their business, what soeyer 1t may be.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24
We publish thi. week commun

sg- We publish this week communi- cations from the respective friends of Dr. Mitchell and Col. Can't. who are aspirants for the nomination for Congress in the southern district. After this hearing, we hope the friends of the two gentlemen will be content to let the convention decide on their fitness aud merits for the nomination without further newspaper controversy.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24
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 convention for the second district meets at Philadelphia at the same time. Ets- The Presbytery of Arkansas will meet in Sylvania church, Prairie county, on Thursday, the 5th of April, at II o'clock, q. m. Statistical Reports, Sessional Re- cords and Commissioners Fund, will be called for by the Presbytery.
 THOS. R. WEIGH,
 Stated Clerk.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

E- Ouachita Presbytery stands adjourn rd to meet at Princeton, Dallas county. on Friday. the Both inst, at II o'clock. a. m. Sessions are required to send up their Re cords, Reports and Contributions to the spring meeting.
 \. R. BANKS. Stated Clerk.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

E- Mr. WILLIAM WooLroRp is our travelling agent, and is now in the field getting subscribers and collecting for the True Dtmocrat.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

sSg- LAFAYETTE GREGG is a candidate for reelection the office of Prosecuting Attor- ney for the 4th judicial circuit of Arkansas, com posed of the counties of Washington Crawford, Scott, Sebastian, Franklin, Johnson, Newton, Car roll. Madison and Benton, at the August election, l66G.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24
S26,0O0,0C
Tntal

The months of February and March, it will be remembered are unfavorable to such work, and it is only within the past two weeks that the contractors have been able to push. As the weather grows milder and days longer, the work will increase.
 The company are confident that they will have portion of the track finished by May or June next, and the iron horse will be snorting on the opposite bank of the Tiver.I Next summer our citizens can take pleasure trips on the railroad. The middle division will be built and then we can breakfast at Little Rock, dine at Memphis and transact business, then returning to Little Rock by supper time. At Memphis it will connect with other roads, and we will be within few days communication with the principal cities.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

t- We Aa~ authorized Go announce DAVID ". CARROLL, Of Jefferson county. a candidate for frosecnting Attorney for the 3i judicial circuit, which l. composed of the counties of Hot String Dallas. Calhoun. Bradley. Ashley. Drew, Chioot, Desha, Arkansas and Jefferson. Election lst Mon day in August next.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

Az Attention is invited to the card of Mr. John Wassell about his new saw mill. He is just the man to do that sort of busi- ness, and we feel certain that he will please ali who give him orders.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

Gg- The river is getting quite low---too low for boats to run successfully above here. The mail boats still make their regular trips to this place.
 The weather strongly indicates rain.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

ac~ J. c. TAPPAN,'of Helena, is candidate for Circuit Judge of the first judicial circuit com posed of the counties of Phillips, Monroe. St Francis, Crittendcn, Poinsett Greene, Mississippi and Craghead.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

HAsrroN, CALHorS Co.,. AkK.. Nov. :, '59. NtssKs. JoHNsoN X NEHKEs-
 Mrs: Please announce my name as a candidate Tor the office of Prosecuting Attorney for the second iGiica district in the State of Arkansas and oblige rauF.. JAMES F. RITCHfE.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

CoLoSELcY IN SALINE Co.--We are authorized to announce FRANCIS POSEY, of Lost Creek, as candidate for Colonel of the 18th Regiment of Arkansas Militia.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

sTT JOHN R. COX, of Bentonviile. is a can. didate for Prosecuting Attorney for the Fourth Ju- dicial Circuit, subject to a democratic convention, houd one be held.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

EF The. T.. NJ. Reyland has left the White river and Memphis trade and gone to St. Louis. The White river business has nearly played out.-Aralarche.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24
Memphis and Little Rock Railroad.

As an evidence of the manner in which this work is being pushed to its completion, we give below the estimates of the company on the third division of the road. for the months of February and March, for embank r,art ,rorE n loDa
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

tsFf We are authorized to announce JAMES K. fOUN of Hampstead county, as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney for the 9th Judicial Cir suit.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

MONTICELLO, ARK, Oct. r., 1859. hEssss. JOHNSON & YERKrs- Cenfeinen-You ou will please announce me as candidate for the office of States Attorney in the second judicial district at the next general election.
 Very respectfully.
 W. F. SLEMONS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

tSF- We are authorized to announce Judge w. F. pEAN FRS, of Saline, as a cadidate for State Senator, from the counties of Hot Spring, Mont eom'TY and Saline, subject to the decision of de- lnocrn tic senatnrial conXention.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

ItNDEN, Dec 24fh, Ic.ly. EDf-0R TEuE DEMOCRAT Si-' You vii please announce my name in the coiu.1us nf vfar psper as candidate for States' Attorney af the 9th judicial circuit kerJ truly aud respectfully,
 N l m ATE
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24
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Az We invite attention to the law card of T. D. ". Yonley. He is a lawyer of experience and reliability.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

4 BROTH OF BoY-We had occasion lately to refer to an attache, hanger-on and dependent of the faction at Fort Smith. yclept John King, as " one John King. Whereat, the said John is exceeding wroth, and writes long letter. John Is very windy, very prosy, and very stupid. But in his letter there are one or two things that puzzle us. He says:
 .sThe reference to myself, one John kine, is beneath the dignity of refined and sensible gentleman"
 Again:
 "If Mir Johnson wrote the article referred to, he is not a gentlcman of that degree of refine ment, peculiar to intelligent minds"
 How does he know that? Again, he snobbishly repeats another's phrase, and says the course of the True Democrat has rendered it disreputable in the eyes of in telligent men. How does he know? Can it be possible this fellow intends to set up for gentleman? If so, he will commence business with the smallest capital a man ever commenced with.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24
Another Hindman Victory-And Such a
 Victoryi

The Old Line Democrat has been for weeks past heralding it to the pubkc that Carroll county had instructed for Hindmsn for Congress- Such is not the fact. Car roll went against Hindman and forWil. son by vote of over two to one.
 Pope county has also been largely count ed upon for Hindman. but our information is to the effect that majority of the town ship meetings in Pope county have instruct ed against him.
 Giving Hindman two ont of the three counties that have held two meetings, say Benton and Jackson. and as far as heard from the vote is as follows:
 For Hndn,an-Benton 2; Conway l; Crawford ,: Franklin ?; Fulton l; Law renee 2-I0 votes.
 Aqainst Madman-Johnson 2; Wash ington i: Carroll ,; Izard l Randolph l Phillips 2-l2 votes.
 Thus he is in a minority of ?. Pope is known in effect to have gone for Wilson, and in the Marion county convention there was tie between Wilson and Patterson, and Hindman's name was not in the race These two counties, Pope and Marion, swell the majority against Hindman to four. :
 We have heard from pretty near all of MT: Hindman's strong holds. The action of majority of the remaining counties will be in favor of his competitors.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24
CAMDEN, Dec. 24th, 1858.

sSg- ROBERT Ii. DEDMAN is candidate for Prosecuting Attorney in the 2d Judicial Circuit.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

fr Mr. s. $. Boone very naturally de- sires all indebted to him to pay up. We hope they will do so.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

W ARRES, ARK, Huh Feb, lS60. EEssRs. JOHNSON X IKRKEs-
 CentIemeht: Announce me q candidate for Prose cutting Attorney, in the second judicial district of ATkSnsas-election the lst Monday in August next.
 J. W. BLANKINSHIP.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-24

s.f- THOMAS FLETCHER is candidate for reelection to the office of Sheriff of Pulaski county.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-25

TIE "D1eN1rY OF BE1N' N1eaERs." - A
slaves speech on the relative standing Of the
races, and the superiority Of slavery to free
dom, is reported BY the Petersburg (Va.)
Erpress, Of late date, in this wise:
In front of the Central Warehouse, phi
losophical darkey, leaning lazily against one
of the wheels Of dray, thus delivered him
self to brother Jehu, who was disposing
Of himself similarly: "All niggers ought
to feel de dignity of bein' niggers, 'cept
free niggers what dunno what dignity am.
Dis minute Pm wuff fifteen hundred dol
lars." and here he gave demonstrtive ges-
tu-e with his left fore6nger, land heap of
white folks can't say dat for deyselves.-
Now dar," and he pointed to q ssgentlemanly
vagrant," ''is . white man he couldn't
turn hisself into money to save his life.
More'n dat, he amt wuff muffin; he dunno
muffin. and he won't do muffin. / feels do
dignity OBJ de fack, and dat's what makes me
say what do say" s ..-.-.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-25

q r Z
AN Exojr1No ScRNs.--Of oil the man:fes-
tations Of enthusiasm that We have ever
anywhere Or on any occasion,
that in the Wigwsm immediatsly saccoediBg
the adoption Of the Republican National
Platform by the Convention, yesterday
afternoon, WAS the widest, the most spoa.
tar sous and the most exciting. The Chair
man announced the vcte--ss Oarsjed wnoss.
imoasly.:' In An instant. a. IL all hearts 10
the vast Lall had been linked togeshsr By IN
electric cord, that immense conoourse Of
people delegates and spectators, msn and
women, Numbering in all not less than
:&fteen thousand souls-sprssg to their feet,
end cheers upon cheers, dsafsning, tumult-
uors end raptuFous, went up from every
throat Mem waved their hats, ladies their
haDdk erchiefs, reporters their written pages,
and all scrsdnssd with very joy. This Wild
sxcitement was kept up FOR some ton ef
fifteen minutss. It was scene that can
never be forgotten BY those present "a
spectacle that was worth mans lifetime to
witness, and made one feel good all over. It
Was manifestation of earnest feeling "a
gushing out of the hearts fullness - o
dom monstration Of tho honest and ardent
sincsrity Of those who love great PIipciple
|fUr its own sake. We regard this enthasi.
|astie reception Of the Platform By that great
mai titnde as an earnest Of how it viii b
resolved By tn. country ct las9e. lts vssy
|spirit breaches life and hope and patriotic
ardor into the soals Of mon. Chicago. .1osf.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-25

OANDlDArEs-Hon. E. Sells, the present
incumbent, Senator Mcpherson, and Judge
Tabor of Buchanan, are presented by their
friends for Secretary of State. John A. Kss-
son and g. G. Nourse of Polk, W. F. H.
Gurley of Scott, VIM. g. Thompson Of Linn,
and S. Bagg Of Blackhawk, are mentioned
for Attorney General. 1aa
Among the Democracy, Mr.. John L. Corse
of Burlington, is mentioned for Secretary of
State. Judge Rees Of Fort Dodge, for
Treasurer, and w. W. Belknap of Lee, and
James Baker of Lucas for Attorney General.
We suggest Sam Douglass for Secretary.
He ought to have another chance Vanton
EaQk.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-25
Lincoln and Halnlin.

Lincoln and Haml1m.
We have not the space to-day to give full
expression to our feelings Of qualification and
pride as we unfurl the banner of Freedom for
the campaign of 1860 with the names Of
LINCOLN and HAxL1S inscribed thereon.-
The harmonious action Of the Convention,
the living truths enunciated in the platform,
and the personal worth and high standing Of
the candidates, are so many guarantess Of :
glorious triumph for the cause Of Truth and
Justice in November. The returning dele.
gates from Chicago are carrying with them
the enthusiasm which prevailed In the Com
vention, and it is spreading throughout the
country like wild-fir We congratulate the
people Of the United States on the suspicious
result of the Convention and on the cheering
prospect that the present corrupt Admins
tration will be succeeded by one which shall
be conducted according to the principles laid
lown by the revolutionary fathers. Daily,
l9A. asa t eg8