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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-11
The Platform that Breckinridge and Lane
 Stand Upon.

Resolced, That the platform adopted by the de- nocratic party at Cincinnati be affirmed, with the following explanatory resolutions:
 l. Resolued, That the government Of territory, organized by an act of Congress is provisional and temporary, during it's existence all citizens of the limited States have an equal rigk. to settle with their property in the territory without their ghts of either person or property being destroyed or i'm naired bv congressional territorial legislation.
 9. Resolred, That it is the duty of the federal government in all it's departments to protect, when necessary the rights of persons and property in the territories, and wherever else It's constitutional au- thoritv extends
 g. Resolued, That when the settlers in territory, having an adequate population, form State con- stitutioE, the rights of sovereignty commences, and being consummated by admission into the Union they stand on an equal footing with the peo pie of other States-and the State thus organized ought to be admitted into the federal Union, wheth- CT it's constitution prohibits or recognizes the in stitution of slavery.
 A. Resolred, That the democratic party are in favor of the acquisition of the Island of Cuba on such terms as shall be honorable to ourselves and just-to Spain, at the earliest practical moment.
 5. Resolred, That the enactments of State legis- latures to defeat the faithful execution of the fug tive slave law are hostile in character, subversive of the constitution, and revolutionary in their effects.
 G. Resolped, That the democracy of the United States recognize it as the imperative duty of this government to protect the naturazed citizen in all his rights, whether at home or in foreign ands to the same extent as it's native-born citizen.
 And whereas, one of the greatest necessities of the .age in political, commercial, postal and mili ,ary point of view, is speedy communication be- tween the Pacific and Atlantic coasts; therefore, be it
 Resolred, That the democratic party do hereby pledge themselves to use every means in theirpow CT to secure the passage of some bill to the extent of the constitutional authority of Congress for the construction of Pacific hNroad from the Missis- sppi river the Pacific oceaa at the earliest prac ticabe moment. M
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-11
Breckinridge and Lane Meeting

Pursuant 10 call the democracy of Pine Bluff met at the court house Saturday night July 2Sth for the purpose of organizing Breckinridge and Lane club.
 On motion Hon. Jno. c. Murray. was pointed secretary.
 The chairman stated the object of the meeting in short and felicitious address, after which the clud was duly organized by the nomination and election of the follow ing gentlemen as its permanent officers, to-wit
 Hon. Wm. M. Galloway, President
 Col. Read Fletcher, Vice President.
 R. w. Alillsaps, esq.,)
 an1 Secretaries.
 E. w. Martin, esq,
 Dr. Sam. McAlmont, Treasurer.
 On motion the following committees were nominated and elected, to-wit:
 Executive committee consisting of nine and a corresponding committee of three.
 On motion, Ex-Gov. Jno. $. Roane was requested to take an active part in the en- suing canvass as the standard bearer of the Jefferson county democracy.
 On motion, the friends of Breckinridge and Lane in Jefferson county were requested to enroll their names with our club.
 On motion, the secretary was requested to forward copy of these proceedings to tho True Democrat, Old Line Democrat and Jefferson Independent.
 After quite number of stirring and en- thusiastic speeches from various gentlemen, the club adjourned by motion until Satur- day night, August 4th, with three hearty cheers for Breckinridge and Lane. .JNO. c. MURRAY, Ch'n.
 w. G. BUTIER. Sec'u
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-11

RESPECTED SIR: I have the distinguished plea sure of presenting you upon this very interesting occasion copy of the Holy Scriptures. 1 have not language adequate to express the delight and pleasure that feel in witnessing the present inn pressive scenes, and in being permitted to present you this Bible. You will please allow me to say, that present this Bible in behalf of the lady friends of temperance; receive it then as an expression of our best wishes for the of the noble of temperance. We are interested in an extended sense for the prosperity of the high and ennobling cause which you and your worthy coajutors have espoused for would say with becoming modesty, that we sustain to the opposite sex the several re lations of mother, wife, sister and daughter; and we humbly implore the blessings of kind heaven upon your noble order. May God bless and ex- tend the cause of temperance, until she embraces in her lovely folds the entire brotherhood of men Should God in mercy condescend to hear this prayer, this world of dust would indeed be para dsesober fathers, sober husbands, sober brothers, sober sons-all, all happy. all redeemed, all free.
 You, kind sir, will receive this Bible in behalf of the noble order you this day represent, and allow me to insist that you make this book the common stand point; for you doubtless know that temper ance IS cause that looks to the common veal of man. It therefore has the Bible for it's basis, on which it stands, while it seeks to build framework that invites men to be free and happy. In word the sublime truth, and heavenly lessons contained in this heavenly inspired book, if properly needed by us, will make us happy in time, peaceful in death and triumphant in eternity. This Bible this book of all books, we know you will always suitably prize. In conclusion, please receive this and you shall have our best wishes, our humble influence and hearty cooperation, whenever asked May God bless your noble cause and save the world fom the fearful curse of intemperance.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-11
The Several Nominations.

A friend in an interior county requests us to give some statistics in regard to the conventions held at Baltimore.
 The following is list of the States re- presented in the National Democratic Con- vention, with the number of delegates for each:
 Vermont l; Massachusetts IS; New York ?; Pennsylvania l2; Dnlaware ?; Maryland 9; Virginia 23; North Carolina l6, Geor- gia 2s; Florida 6; Alabama 36; Louisiana II; Mississippi If; Texas 6; Arkansas g.; Missouri ?; Tennessee 19; Kentucky 1O; California 8; Oregon 4-Total, twenty States represented by 2S4 delegates.
 South Carolina had no delegates in this convention.
 Delegates from Iowa were in attendance, and were admitted to seats, but without the privilege of voting, as they were not re- garded as having been legally elected.
 So twenty-one States actively participa- ted in the nomination of the National De- mocratic ticket.
 The following is the result of the second bollot in the Douglas convention:
 For Douglas-Maine '; New Hampshire 5; Vermont ,; Massachusetts 10; Rhode Is- land 4; Connecticut B; New York 35; New Jersey 21 Pennsylvania 10; Maryland 2A; Virginia 3; North Carolina 1; Alabama g.; Louisiana 6; Arkansas 1t; Missouri 41; Tennessee 8; Kentucky 3; Ohio 23; India ma 13; Illinois II; Michigan 6; Wisconsin 6; Iowa 4; Minnesota 4-Total 18l4.
 For Breckinridge.--Connecticutt ]; Penn sylvania 7-74.
 For Guthrie. e.-Pennsyivania 24; Mis- souri II; Kentucky l4-54.
 The whole vote of Minnesota was cast for Douglas, although several delegates de- clined to vote.
 Take from Mir. Douglas vote the nine votes from Alabama. six from Louisiana, and one and half from Arkansas, which were cast by parties who had no right to vote, and his vote from the original dele gates to Charleston is cut down to one hun dred and sixty-fve, which would be further reduced by votes illegally cast. Of this one hundred and sixty-6ve, only seventeen are from the entire south Excluding Ala bama, Louisiana and Arkansas, (which were illegally represented, there were only twenty votes represented from the southern States.
 From the States of Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. democratic States which are entitled to forty electoral votes, Mir. Douglas received only sixteen votes; while but twenty-six votes were re- presented in his convention.
 These facts show where Mir. Douglas strength came from-in the main fiom States he could, under no circumstances, carry.
 Mir. Douglas received 1S14 of the l94a4 votes cast in the convention that nominat- ed him, and l6A of those were bogus dele gates from Alabama, Louisiana and Ar kansas, thus lelsing him but l65 votes, and portion of these, as we have every reason to know, did not represent one in twenty of the democratic voters in being cast for him. We thus see that he lacked ts;ysve;gA of the number which the rule.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-11
Old Line Victory in Pulaski.

Two years ago this county was partially redeemed from tine yoke Of know nothing ism by the election of democrat, James B. Johnson, to the legislature. Last Mon- day, however showed that Sam was as wide awake as ever and was not dead, but simp- ly mapping. He rose early in the morning. shook himself and scattered his sign all over the city.
 The triangular pieces of red paper sprin- kled over the pavements augured the prox- imity of Sam; and by the time the votes were all counted it was pretty evident that he had been amongst us.
 Pennington and Trigg-know nothings were elected over Johnson and Adams, regularly nominated democratic candidates for the legislature. The vote will be found in another place.
 As Mir. Johnson was elected to the legis lature as democrat two years ago, the question will naturally enough arise, "what is the cause of his defeat now?" There are several reasons that could be given in ex- planation.
 lst. He made straight out" demo- cratic fight, throwing down the glove to all democratic opposition under whatever flag it appeared; thus concentrating the united strength of the foes of democracy against him.
 2nd. It is evident that the know nothing party was thoroughly organized through out the county, and by coalition with the self styled old line democrats, succeeded in defeating the democratic ticket.
 3rd. In some places the friends of Mir. Adams-Johnson's s colleague-were induc- ed to throw Johnson off under the mistaken notion, that therewas mutual understand ing between Johnson and Pennington. As the result shows, Johnson though defeated, led the democratic ticket. To the Old Line Democrat belongs the laurels of this victo- ry of know nottingham over the struggling, but unterrifed democracy of Pulaski coun- ty. The issue between Johnson and Rec tor. and Mitchell and Can't was not strict ly party test, and therefore, Johnson and Mitchel's majorities are easily accounted for. The voters of Pulaski voted for their per senal preferences in those cases, and there happened to be majority who liked John son and Mitchell better than their " aduer- sar;es'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-11
| SPLENDID SrcHr.-The Illinois Ger

A SPLENDID S1GHT.-The Illinois Gen. tral railroad, at town called Mattoon. is crossed by the Terre Haute and Alton rail road. Every day about 2P. M., is seen at this point one of the most splendid effects of the triumph of mind over space and matter that can be witnessed anywhere. It is that of four trains coming from four different directions, arriving at this point at the same time to second every day. They can be seen as they approach for ten miles in each direction, the prairies there being smooth broad expanse, stretching away to the horison without any inequali- ties to obstruct the sight. As they arrive they approach their COW catchers within twelve feet of each other, as though ex- changing salutations, when gracefully back. ing, as though lowing an adieu, two of the trains go on the switches, while the other two scream away over the iron bound prairie. The trains then go on to the main tracks again. and they are of and away E1~kure.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-11
List of Taxable Inhabitants and Property in Lafayette Co.,. Ark, for the year 1860
Election in Phillips County

The returns are in from all the precincts except Lower Money. which polls small vote--say about 40.
 The following is the result-unoficial of course:
 For Governor. ohnson leads Rector about so votes.
 For Congress.--Cypert (whig) has majority of about 250 over Hindman the democratic nominee.
 iStote Senate.-Oates, probably so maj.
 House-Smith elected by large majori- ty, and Key believed to be elected.
 Cowley elected Clerk. No opposition. Green elected Sheriff by about 15O ma jority.
 Underwood elected Probate and County Judge, by heavy majority.
 Moore elected Internal Improvement Commissioner. No opposition.
 Bronaugh for Circuit Judge. No oppo- sition. Featherston for States Attorney, by m overwhelming majority. County Treasurer Doubtful. ', County Surveyor. Doubtful-between Nevill and Norton.
 Barksdale elected School Commissioner Thorn elected Coroner. No opposition. There may be some inaccuracies in the above, but 1t is, perhaps, nearly correct n ths msin.-Hs,ena St,ed Ersra.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-11
Making it Worse and orse.

Col. Hindman seems extremely anxious that the public should correctly understand the quarrel between himself and Wm. M. Hooper of Madison. An impartial press has condemned the course of Col. Hind man in refusing satisfaction to man whom he grossly insulted, and there can be no doubt but the unfortunate affair has detract- ed largely from his hard earned fighting reputation.
 We have no disposition to meddle in the matter, and only refer to it now, for the purpose of showing that Col. Hindman's friends in their struggle to extract him from his trouble, only make the matter worse.
 According to the statements of F. w.. Hoadley, John A. Jordan and Jilson P. Johnson, We observe that Mr. Hooper de- nounced as "anquoljfedly taise' some statement, pointing his finger at the same time towards Hindman; wh-reupon, Hind- man rose and struck Hooper, and that Hooper then and there erplained that he had no reference to Hindman; of course then, Col. Hindman was in error, having insulted a man for supposed provocation which in reality had no existence. A brave man it seems to us would under such cir cumstances either give the satisfaction de- manded, or, what is more manly still, ac- knowledge his mistake and make manly apology. Col. Hindman refuses to do either; and we think as does the Louisville Journal, that if Hooper was of sufficient importance for Col. Hindman to strike him, he was of sufficient importance for Col. Hindman to fight him. Here is what Mr. Hoadley says in his relation of the diff fculty:
 "Order being restored, Col Hindman apologized to the committee for the disturbance, but not to MT. Hooper. Mir. Hooper exclaimed that he had not intended to stgmatize any statement made by Col Hndman false, but to apply that term to witness whom Col Hndman wished to introduce to prove the smallness of the Madispn mass meet IDg."
 Dl. OOludu oldtcllcuI lo the same:
 "Mr. Hooper then explained that he had not intended to apply the term false to any statement made by Col. Hindman, but to the statements pro- posed to be made by witness whom Col. Hind man had offer ed to introduce, but refused leave 10 do so by the committed"
 Jison r. Johnson also makes similar statement, as follows:
 "Mr. Hooper explained that he had not intend cd to apply the word false to any statement made bv Col Hindman, but to statements which Col Hindman had said would be made by gentleman present, who saw the Madison mass meeting in sion.''
 Here we see that Mr. Hooper explained that he "did not intend to stigmatise any statement made by Col Hindman as false. Col. Hindman had struck him; why did he strike him? Because he supposed Mir. Hooper had questioned his veracity; MT. Hooper shows that he did not question it; therefore Col. Hindman had struck him without provocation, and should have apologized, or given the required satisfac- tion.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-11
The Occoquan Disturbances.

Our readers are already acquainted. says the Washington Constitution, with the feeling caused by the erection of pole by the black republicans at Occoquan, Va., and the determination of the citizens to cut it down. In consequence of this, person named J. c. Athey came to Washington, and telegraphed to Gov. Letcher as follows: "We, the citizens of Occoquan. are threatened with invasion by an armed mob of three hundred men from a distant part of the country. on Friday next, at twelve o'clock, M., and call upon you for protec- tion in this emergency; otherwise, we shall have to defend ourselves.
 J. c. ATHEY.
 on behalf of citizens" To which the Governor responded in- stanter, as follows:
 "Orders will be issued at once to Gen. Hunton, for the protection of your citizens.
 JOHN LETCHER." The Governor, accordingly, sent orders to Gen. Hunton, who directed Colonel Brawner to hold troop of horse in readi- ness to give such protection as was neces- sary.
 We quote from the Alexandria Gazette: "Whilst in Washington, Athey made with certain republicans to furnish forty or fifty fire arms. of approved make, with ammunition therefor, which were to be sent to Occoquan on Tuesday night by wagon. The dispatch from Gov Letcher, however, induced the abandon ment of this plan. At the meeting at Oc- coquan, and amid great enthusiasm, 1t was resolved that the pole should be defended to the death, unless the assailants num- bered more than three to one of the repub- licans.
 TEE WouEx ATTEMPT TO Cur THE POLE
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-11

DowS.-On the night of Thursday, several If the wives of the residents at Occoquan, fearing bloodshed would occur the next day. attempted to demolish the pole. In the attempt, the wife of Dr. Duty, was seriously wounded by blow from her axe. The men gathered, however, and took the wo men away from around the object of their attack.
 THE TwENTY-SEvENTH OF JULY.-On the morning of the 25th, (yesterday) the re- nublicans hoisted the American flag and the party ensign bearing the names of Lin- coln and Hamlin.' During the morning most of the women left the village. and the nlace seemed quite deserted; but no prepa-, r.tions were made for defense, and the me- moral to the Colonel asking protection was prepared and numerously signed. At half mast three o'clock the Prince William cavalry, Captain Thornton commanding. entered the village and ranged themselves in the neighborhood of the pole They were followed by company about forty strong. under command of Captain M. Fitzhugh and Major Garter, who, paying no attention whatever to the horsemen, quietly formed in hollow square around the pole, facing inwards. Whilst this company was surrounding the pole, Mir Joseph T. Janney advanced to the Captaln of the troop of horse. and claimed protection for his property upon which the pole stood. At the word of command, Jas. w. Jack son, of Fairfax, a stalwsrt ye"man, sprang forward and gave the first blow; others fol- lowed, 'redoubling stroke on stroke Dur ing this time there was nc interruption, save the republicans and others, who stood at corners near by, would cry out, 'aint your axe dull? Hope you're having good time, etc. In few minutes, how ever, there was cry of stand from under, and the pole came to the ground and shiv- cred Instantly the crowd gave three cheers, when the republicans responded by three cheers for Lincoln and Hamlin. All were quickly at work on the fallen pole, and in less time than it takes to tell, it was chopped up and the pieces carried off. The flag was sent to Brentsville. So soon as the flag pole was leveled, Captain Fitzhugh ordered about face, and his company march ed off, saluted as they went by mingled jeers and applause. During the evening there was some excitement, and a personal rencountre took place between Col. Braw
 ner and Jos. T. Janney, in which the lat
 ter was considerably injured. The crowd cleared away during the evening, and at sundown all was quiet The republicans say they will put up another pole on the same site.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-11

According to previous announcement, the supporters of John c. Breckinridge met at the Market House on Wednesday night last, for the purpose of forming club. Quite a number of the bone and sinew of the country rallied at the call and pledged allegiance to the gallant Ken tuckian. The meeting was large and en- thusiaslic. A few Bell and Everett men present seemed emhuSed for once in their lives with the glorious spirit of patriotism. We hope the Breckinrilge men all over the State will organize without delay. We believe the State, if properly convassed, will go for the only ticket that recognizes fully the rights of the South, by an overwhelm- ing majority. If those who are true to the South will stand by their colors, and per init no spacious and plausible sophistry to delude them into the belief that to con- promise any of our rights is the proper way to prevent fresh aggressions, then will we carry the State triumphantly for John c. Breckinridge.
 We have just passed through fierce and hardly contested State campaign. We have reason to believe that many who should have been true to democratic prin- ciples and democratic usages, have ignored the one and forgotten the other, but we hope that in the coming canvass they will not sell their principles again, and keeping clear of all entangling alliances with the unprincipled leaders of broken down or ganizations, that they win gather to man in defence of the rights and institutions of the South. Let the dead past bury its dead," and uniting as band of brothers without pickering and jealousy, let us unfurl the banner of John c. Breckinridge to the breeze.
 His chances for the presidency are equal if not superior to those of his opponents Lincoln excepted. In supporting him we stand by our principles, and if we are de- feated, we are not disgraced. Those who desire victory are oftentimes greater than those who win it. The proud conscious ness of having done our duty is sweeter, deeper pleasure than the widest exutations of success. Let the South be true to herself let her sons, regardless of party ties, rally 10 her defence-and let her spurn from her councils and her bosom those who are will fully false to her veal and her interests. Sons of the South, rally to the standard of Breckinridge and Lane, or if you prefer it be ignoble slaves forever.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-11
NOur triweekly has been discontinued for want of adequate support.


 E"Q," the talented Fayetteville cor respondent of the Arkansas State Gazette, we'll known in the State as bitter and un' charitable foe to democracy, writes thus of a debate between Judge Walker, the old war horse of whiggery and the able elector for the first district, Dr. G. w. Taylor:
 "Another discussion between those two gentlemen was held at this place, day be- fore yesterday. Public notice had been given by handbills, and large attendance. much larger than usual was obtained.- Walker opened; Taylor replied; Walker closed. It is but justice to Dr. Taylor to declare the full measure of his abilities. In his party in the northwest he has but one superior as speaker
 Napoleon Bonapart Burrow,
 Always smart but always in error, as a rhymester of his persuasion once said of him. It had been thought that the Doc tor was deficient in political information and strategy, but it was mistake"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-11
w. G. BUTLER, Sec'y.

PADDY ON AFRIcA.-At a negro celebra- tion. an lrishman stood listening to the colored speaker expatiating upon govern ment, freedom, and, as the orator came to period" from the highest and most po- etical flights the Irishman said: |" bedad he speaks we'll for nagur, didn't he know?" Somebody said " He isn't negro; he is only half negro'.' Only half nagur, is it? "Well, if half Q nagur can talk in that style, I'm thinking a whole nagur might bate the prophet Jeremiah.'