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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22
Jackson County Convention.

Pursuant to a call, the democracy of Jackson county, met at the court house, on Saturday the 4th day of Feb, 1860, when the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
 On motion of Mir. Cause, Col. c. w.. Board was called to the chairs and
 On motion of Col. Pickett J. K. f. Pritchard was appointed Secretary.
 On motion of James A. Paine, esq, a committee of three, consisting of Messrs. Pickett, Cause and Reese, were appointed bv the chairman, to draft resolutions ex- pressive of the sense of the convention. After some time spent in deliberation, the committee, through their chairman, Col. A. c. Pickett, reported the following resolutions, which were adopted in their regular order, to-wlt:
 Resolyed, 1st That the democratic party of Jackson county in convention assem- bled, indorse and reaffirm the principles of the Cincinnati platform.
 Resolyed, 20. That we indorse generally the administration of President James Bu- chanan.
 Resolyea, 3rd That having confidence in tho ability and integrity of Hon. Declus McCreery of White county, we express TOT him, as our first choice for Governor.
 Resozyea, 4th. That in the lion. ". A. Patterson, we recognize stern anu un- yielding democrat, an eminent statesman, and a true patriot. For hlm therefore we Eexpress our first choice for representative in Congress and so instruct our delegates to vote in the Dover convention.
 Resozyea. 5th. That we have an undi- unfinished confidence in the ability and loy- alty of our present able representative in Congress, the Hon. Thomas c. Hindman and cordially indorse his course in Con
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22
Madison County.

As much has been said about the meet ing held in Madison county by the Old Line Democrat, and 1t has been held up as a signal victory of Hindman over Wilson, we give an extract in relation to 1t from the letter of a democrat of that region. It is as follows:
 On last .Saturday Me Hndnam faction at- tempted to steal n,arch in 4Mad;son county, JmM pretendcd naeeting acos broken up im contus;on 0itAom oote on ony Ming, or Me adoption of single resotution of ony Kind. On He frst doy pf circuit court, curly ." AprI, is Ale time set for c mass noeeting."
 We give this that both sides may be heard. It is not our province to interfere with county affairs, when democrats choose to speak We know 1t is q difficult mat ter always to assemble full convention, an honest effort should always be made.- We know too that if full convention could be assembled in Madison county, that Col. Wilson would carry 1t over any com petition.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22
Thirty-Fifth Congress Session.

-ASA'i-'NNAS-
 SESATE.-The Constitution of Kansas, adopted by the Wyandotte convention, was presented. After some discussion it was referred to the Committee on Terrlto- ries.
 Senatar Gwin's resolution, providing for the payment ofthe Indian war debt of California, was adopted.
 Senator Haun introduced a bill for railroad from the Mississippi river to the eastern boundry of California.
 Senator Fitzpatrick, of Ala, introduced bill for the examination of the claims of the citizens of Georgia, Alabama, for losses during the Creek war, which was re- | ferred
 Senator Browns resolution was dis cuSsed.
 Senator Bayard, of Delaware, reported a bill to remodle the court of Claims-sub- stituting five judges for three and making the decision of the majority final in sums under $3 ,000 If this bill fails an effort will be made to abolish the Court.
 The Senate to-day, by a vote of Az against Il, roccded from its amendment to the Postofiicc bill, abolishing the frank ing privilege.
 HoUsE.-Tha amendment of the Senate to the postoiliee bill abolishing the frank ing privilege, was rejected by a vote of ll2 against 60.
 Mr-Spinner's amendment, abolishinS the Postotiicc department, was rejected
 The other amendments to the bill We're concurrel in.
 The Committee on Agriculture have in- structcd their Chairman, MT. Grow, to report q Homestead bill Three unsuccessful ballots were held to-day for House printer.
 A great number of bills were Introduced to-day, among which vera a bill granting public lands to States, for the promotion of arts and sciences, bill to prevent poly gamy in the terrtoties, and for the admis- sion of Kansas, bill equalizing the army, navy, and marine pensions, and for fixing and regulating duties and imports, and a bill for the improvement of navigation on the Ohio river.
 The Homestead French Spoliation and International Copyright bills were also in- troduced.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22
From the Chicago Herald. Platform of the National Democracy of Illinois.

We place the following resolutions, |, which were unanimously adopted by the democratic convantion as Springfield, Jan TO- 1860, before our readers, as the Plat form of the National Democracy Illinois. In giving promffhence to these admirable and irrefutable resolutions, and in regard ing them as deliberately prepared and au- thoritative exposition of the great principles by which we profess to be guided, we do an act of justice to our opponents as we'll as to our freinds to the former because we disclaim all attempts to disguise or con ceal our cherished sentiments, and to the latter, because the distinct enuclatlon of such sentiments is alike honorable to the heads and hearts of the true friends ot dem ocratic principles.
 WHEREAS, The approach Of another presidential campaign renders IL necessary that the national democrats of the otale of Illinois should declare the prlnclples up on which their action will be governed Tn the coming canvass; in order to avold ms understanding. we, the democracy aiore- said, do hereby the platform adopteu oy lHo hatiohai ue- mocratic convention held in Cincinnati, Ohio. on the 2d day ofJune, A. D., 1856, and again declare our adherence and attach ment to the same, as expounded by the present administration and the great na- tional democratic party of the Union.
 ResoIved, That said platform, as the creed of the democratic party. cannot be altered or amended, except by party con vention of equal authority to that which adopted it; and any attempt, either neSa- lively or affirmatively, to dictate the terms of the platform to be adopted by the next nationalEconvention, is wholly unauthor- ized by the usage of the party.
 Resolyed, That we have entire confidence in the action of the charleston conventions and pledge ourselves to support us hoinl- nees for President and Vice President.
 Reso1ged, That upon the leading politi- cal question of the day we hold the true doctrine of the democratic party to De that neither Congress nor territorial leglsia- lures have power to exclude slavery there from uutil the people thereof, having sui
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22
Bradley County.

This county has held meeting, and, we are informed, by letter of a recent date from friend, that 1t instructed for Judge Gould for Governor. If tbe proceedings were ever sent us they did not come to hand. If we can get them, we shall take pleasure in giving them an insertion in the True Democrat.
 Judge Gould is an unwavering democrat He is a gentleman of ability, and would make the State most excellent governor. The Digest, prepared by him, is a monu- ment ofhis great capacity andyindefatigable industry. If he should be the choice of the democracy for Governor, there is no man we would support more cheerfully.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22
From Pope County.
Fe5ruary 8, 1860.

fe0fudTy O, AoOU Fp1ToR TRUE DEMocRAT-My letter pub lished in the True Democrat of 18th De- cember last has caused quite stir among small politicians of Pope county. It has called forth in the Old Liner writer over the signature of "Always Democrat. V This writer does me great injustice, and that too from behind the shelter of fictitious name. His article is too low and abusive for me to notice until he acts more honest part by appearing in his real name. His article is composed almost exclusively of falsehood and low slang. l brand him with being a liar and coward, and challenge hlm to come out from his assassin-llke conceal ment.
 Mr. Editor, man may always be known by the company he keeps. As he was re- plying to my letter, why did he not seek the columns of the True Democrat, if he is so good democrat.
 Yours truly,
 J. $. BOWDEN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22

Ex-Gov. JOHN s. RoANE-Last week we wrote notice of communication advo- eating this gentleman's claims to the demo- cratic nomination for Governor, and the printer by some mistake overlooked and left it out. IAs much as we regretted, we could not help 1t. We regard Gov. Roane as an estimable, high toned gentleman, and a man who has the best interests of the state at heart He has proved his devotion to his country, both in the councils and upon the battle field; as representative to the legislature, as speaker of the House of Rep resentatives, as Governor of the state, and as a soldier on the field of battle, we do not think any other sentiment animated him but the love of his country. The True Democrat cordially indorses him as sound democrat, and if nominated would support him cheerfully for any office.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22
Hindmap's Address.

Hindman has written an address that IS characteristic of him. After having pro. voked the opposition of every leading democrat in his district, he now cries out lustily that he is persecuted. He made and commenced himself the war of which he is now about to be the victim He is the sole author of all the bitterness that now exists in the party. Nominated and elected to Congress almost without opposi- tion, he has, in brief period, excited an opposition to him that is almost without a parallel.
 He concludes his address with dcclara- tion that will sound strange in the ears of all democrats. It Is as follows:
 E7" In conclusioH, repeat now what have often times said before, that l will cheerfully abide by the fair conventional action of the democracy, whether favorable to my aspirations or untavor- able.
 T. c. HINDMAN.
 WASHINGTON CITY, January l6, l660.'
 We never heard a man talk of tair con- ventons, who was not ready to bolt the party. Is such the case with Hindman? We have ourself heard 1t repeatedly of late that Mir. Hindman intended to be a candi- date with CT without the nomination. Will the Old Line Democrat answer us as to the truth of the rumor We understand it comes from very high quarters.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22
Later from Northern Mexico-Invasion
 of Chihuahua s~
WASHINGTON, Feb. l

Major Phelps of the United States Army has just arrived in this city from NoIhern Mexico He reports that body ofNive hundred men, supposed to be robbers, but calling themselves Tacubayans, were march ing from Durango on Chihuahua. The Governor of Chihuahua had sent to Fl Paso for the United States rifles It is intimated that the United States Government will in- terfere in favorr of Chihuahua. Prest<nt Buchanan has the subject under considera- tion
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22
4 Democratic Mass Meeting 1!

A Democratic Mass Meeting will be held in the city of Clarksvlle, Arkansas, on Saturday, 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
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22
Democratic Mass Meeting.

The democracy of Conway county called upon to meet at Springfield, on the second Mon day in March next, in convention, for the pur pose of selecting delegates to attend the State Con- vention to be held at Little Rock on the second day of April next and also, to select delegates to attend tbe first Congressional District Convention to be held at Dover in May next. At which time and place all are requested to attend and have a voice in said convention. l.. A. A.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22
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 o May.
 The convention for the second district meets at Philadelphia at the same time.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22
BURRowvrLLE, Searcy, Co.,, Ark.

Editor of True Democrat: It IS adver- tised to meet in Burrowville on the first Monday in April next, to appoint delegates to the Dover convention. 1 am satisfied that the county will instruct for w. K. Patterson for congress-. My conclusion is founded on actual observation, having just returned from a tour-spending two days in each township throughout the county in discharge of official duties, and every where he mas ses are in his favor.
 Yours tsuly l.. z
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22

E-The steamer Leon will take up the True Democrat for the river post offices. This is done without compensation and en- titles Capt Reascner to the gratitude of the publishers of the papers as well its sub scribers.
 The Leon is a first rate boat, and we re- commend her to the public.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22


 FRozE TO DEATH.-f'rom correspond ent in Hot Spring county, we learn that a man riding a fine horse went into the over flow of .Franceway creek, about o'clock on the 16th Jan., near the residence Of Robert Hoffman, on the road leading from Hockport to Pine Bluff After wandering about Tn the water till night he reached 8 deserted cabbin, surrounded with water, where he was found next day frozen to death, with his horse standing near by him. He was cautioned against "taking the overflow" but presisted, which cost his life. Rumor has it that his name was Mil Ter or Smith, and that he belonged in Jeffer- son county. He appeared to be young man about 25 years old; had an old scar on one of his hands, two in his face close to one of his eyes, and fresh cut on the back of the head, thought to be made with knife
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22

JUDGE w. E. BEAvERs-It will be seen by our paper of this morning, that Judge Beavers Ks candidate for the Senate from she district of the counties of Montgomery, Hot Spring and Saline, subject to the demo- cratic convention of the district. Judge Beavers is gentleman and democrat- He is man of ability and thorough politi- cal information. He would fill seat in our State Senate with credit to himself and benefit to the State. He is very popular wherever known, and, if the standard bear CT of the party, would make determined and energetic struggle for success.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22
From Polk County.
DaIlas, Feb. ?, 1860.

UdIIdS, TeD. z, IoUU.
 MR. EDIToR-The democracy of this county have held their convention, and unanimously instructed for Col, R. Il. Johnson for Governor, believing him to be an unhinching democrat, and just the man to wind up the banks.
 The convention also instructed for Dr. D. c. Wright for Congress. Dr. Wright is and has ever been an unhlnching dsno- crat high minded honorable gentleman, and one of the finest public speakers in the State. D.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22
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 Enr the Trun Democrat

If John Pope, esq, will allow his name to be presented to the Pulaski democratic convention on the 12th of March next, for the office of Representative, he will obligc many of his FRIENDS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22
Saline Copntv Democratic Meeting.

SailIe county DS1noc1atlc AeeSinS The following from the clerk of Saline county, John ". Shoppach, gives account of the result of Saline county democratic meeting held last Saturday.
 BENTON, February 18th, 1860. Dear Sir: drop you few lines to let you know how our county convention came off on yesterday, it is impossible for me to write out the proceed ings in full this morning, for your next issue, Crawford was chairman and 1 was appointed sec retary. One from each township was appointed as delegates to the Little Rock convention, (l3 in an,) M he ame number to the district convention. They were instructed to cast the vote ef this county for R. Ii. Johnson lst choice, and John 5. Roane 2nd choice for Governor, and for c. B. Mitchell first, and Fiournoy second for Congress. am on the point of starting for Rockport now, and will send you the proceedings of our meeting as come back
 Respectfully yours,
 JOHN w. SHORTAGE. JOHNSON X YERKEs fcH{e Rock
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22
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 mass conven- ton for the purpose of appointing delegates to the democratic state convention, which meets at Little Rock, on Monday, End day of April next, (whose duty it will be to appoint delegates to the national democratic convention at Charleston, and to appoint electors for this State, and nomnatea candidate for Governor.) It is expected also, at the same time and place, that said mass convention will appoint delegates to our district convention to nominate candidate for Congress in the 2nd Congressional district, and also delegates to district conventions 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 to take the preliminary steps for the call of a county con venton for the purpose of selecting a suitable per son to be voted for for seat in next house of anrese yes i'll the State lerislatnre
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22

Eg- If Dr. J. J. McAlm will permit his name to be used for tbe office of Major ill the Arkansas militia, he will oblige
 MANY FRIENDS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22

LAWRENCE CoUNTY--T is a rumor here that Lawrence county has instructed for Hindman for Congress. We do not know, butpresume it is true, as we always thought Lawrence would so instruct.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22

PULASKI DEMOCRATIC CoNvENTIoN.- We were not present at the Convention held in this city last Saturday, but we are told 1t was the largest and most unanimous ever assembled in the county.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22
IVIIIN " koIIOT I AI1 JOHNSON & YERKEs, Little Rock.
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Eg The communication from "Jona- than" of Horse Head, will appear next week.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22

SEs We are authorized to announce DAVID w. CARROLL, of Jefferson county, as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney for the 2d judicial circuit, which is composed of the counties of Hot Spring, Dallas, Calhoun, Bradley, Ashley, Drew, Chicot, Desha Arkansas and Jefferson. Election Ist Mon day in August next.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22
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Gov. JoHNsoN.-The Nashville Uni

Gov. JoHNsoN.-Ihe NashvlIle Unloo, in referring to the expressed choice of tho Democratic State Convention of Tennessee in favor of Gov. JOHNSON as the Charles-s ton nominee for the Presidency, remarks:
 Should Gov. Johnson be nominated at Charleston, his election will be a conceded fact The devotion of the democratic mass. ses in Tennessee to this unfinching cham pion of their rights, amounts almost to-7 idolitry. The history of his life IS familiar to the people of the Union. The struggles with poverty of him, who at manhood was yet unlettered, are known throughout the land, and the success which he has achiev- ed in these struggles has won for him tho admiration of the nation.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22

CAMDEN, Dec. 24th IS5J. EDITOR TRUE DDMocRAT-- Sir: You will please announce my name in the columns of your paper as candidate for States Attorney of the 9th judicial circuit. Very truly and respectfully,
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22

Ey~ Itis said that Elder Peck is mak- ing clean breast ofthe Maine treasury de- falcation. He says that he expended S36- 900 to elect various republican congress men from that State
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22

Eg- JOHN R. COX, of Bentonville. is n can. didate for Prosecuting Attorney for the Fourth Ju- dicia Circuit subject to democratic convention, hould one be held
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22

ES- J. C. TAPPAN, of Helena is candidate for Circuit Judge of the first judicial circuit, com toscd of the counties of Phillips, Monroe,' St Francis, Crittenden, Ponsett, Greene, Mississippi and Craighcad.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22

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., 1860-02-22

HAMPTON, CALHOUN Co.,, ARK, Nov. 7, '59. MEssRs. JOHNSON < YERKEs-
 Strs: Please announce my name as candidate for the office of Prosecuting Attorney for the second adcal district in the State of Arkansas and oblige yours, JAMES F. RITCHIE.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22

s3& We-are authorized to announce JAMES X. YOUNG, of Hempstead county, as candidate for Prosecuting Attorney for the 9th Judicial Cir enit.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22
The State-Rights Eagle suggests that the county convention of Ouachita be post poned to the 3rd March next, and says:

"We trust that the democrats of each town ship will convene, consult, and send up their dele gates to the county convention with strict un- derstanding of the wishes of majority of the voters in each This is the fair way, and the right way. Let there be no wire working, no pdckiny. no limited expressions, but full attendance, a deliberate consultation, and just and flir agree ment, which will rebound to the interest of the party and the good of the citizens, and at the same time satisfactory to all.''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22

ry LAFAYETTE GREGG is a candidate for reelection to 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, 1S60
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-22

. EDrroR OF TIE EAcLE-Sr: You will please discontinue the announcement of my name q candidate for Prosecuting Attorney, as have de- termined not to run. Other papers in the district that have announced my name will please follow suit. Respectfully,
The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1860-11-21
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