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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-05

/ EF The gas house is now nearly com pleted. The contractors, the Messrs Slaughters, have more than complied with all the stipulations of their contract We understand that the street pipes and other gas fixtures, are now here. We may con. fidently look for the works to be in full blast by the first of August, at which time our streets are to be lighted We think the contractors entitled to much credit for the prompt, efficient and very satisfactory manner in which they have complied with their contract.
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Progress of the Charleston Convention


 On the 30th ut the. minority report was adopted by vote of 165 to l3S. Upon the motion to lay the minority platform on the table, Alabama, Mississippi and Flori- da withdrew, also three of the Arkansas delegation and other members.
 CHARLESTON, May 1.-The southern con vention merely organized by the election of Mir. Bayard, of Delaware, president, and then adjourned until noon tomorrow
 Mir. Bolden, of Georgia, spoke at length. He intended to hold on to the northern de- mocracy till the last horn blows. He loved the Union, and was determined to stand by 1t to the end.
 The protest on the part of the New Jer- sey delegation against the action of the convention in annulling instructions to dele gates from that State to vote as unit was presented.
 Mir Dedwell and Mr. Austin South male some remarks about the position of the California democracy.
 Mir. Bolden spoke further in similar strain, and said he believed the slave trade to be one of the most christian civilizers in the world He had negroes direct from Africa on his plantation, and they were the noblest Romans of them all.
 Mr. Seward, of Georgia, contended that the South demanded no more of the North than was stipulated in the contract, and the seeding delegates have to decide on that ground.
 Mr. Holden, of South Carolina, saw nothing to warrant southern delegates from seeding.
 The remainder of the Georgia delegation demanded the right to cast the full State vote on the question of adjournment
 The president decided that they were not entitled to do so.
 An appeal was taken, and the decision was sustained.
 Georgia then withdrew altogether.
 Adjourned till o'clock.
 CHARLESTON, May l, P. M-The Regu- lar Democratic convention met at foul o'clock this afternoon.
 A resolution was passed making two hundred and two votes necessary to choice
 The convention then proceeded to ballot for candidate for the Presidency, with the following result:
 FRsT BALLoT-Douglas, 1454; James Guthrie, 365; Dickinson, :; Lane, 6; Hun, ter, 42; Davis, l; Toucey, 2; Pierce, l. Johnson, l.
 On this ballot the delegations from New York, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wis consin. Iowa and Minnesota voted as a unit for Douglas.
 SEcoND DBALLoT-Douglas, 147; Guthrie 36@ Dickinson, 64; Hunter, All; Lane, G. Davis, l; Johnson, 1; Yancey, ?.
 THIRD BALLoT-D Douglas, 14S4; Guthrie, 42; Hunter, 36; Dickinson, 64; Davis, l. Johnson ]; Lane, 6.
 FOURTH BALLoT-Douglas, 149; Hunter, AL; Guthrie, 314; Dickinson, 5; Johnson, }; Lane, 5; Davis, l.
 FIFTH BALLoT--Douglas, 149t; Hunter, 4l; Guthrie, 375; Dickinson, 5; Johnson, j; Lane, 6; Davis, l.
 SIXTH BAILoT-Douglas, 1495; Hunter; fl; Guthrie, 39; Dickinson, 3; Johnson, F.
 SEVENTH BALLoT-Douglas, 1501; Guth- rie, 3S9; Dickinson, 4; Hunter fl; Johnson, II; Lane, 6; Davis, 6.
 EIGHTH BALLor-Douglas, 1501; Hun ter, 4O1; Guthrie, 3Sd; Lane, 6; Johnson, II; Dickinson, 4; Davis, l.
 NINTH BALLoT-Douglas, 1505; Hunter, 334; Lane, 6; Johnson, l2; Dickinson, l; Davis, l.
 TENTH BALLor-Douglas, 15O.; Guth-
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Van Buren County Proxy

The following letter from Mir. Harpham was received on last Friday, too late for our issue of last Saturday: CLINTON, ARK, April 24th, 1860. MT. R. $. YERKEs-
 Sir: see in the True Democrat of the Dist, the authority you had for casting the vote of this coun ty for R. H. Johnson for Governor in the State Convention, signed John L. Lafferty, as chairman, and John Harpham, as seeretaty, dated Clinton, March 2Sth, 1860.
 Now as there was convention in this place. and never had anything to do in any thing of the kind, l have to pronounce it forgery. You have been imposed upon Johnson has been injured, and my name has been forged. If you have any pos sible means of knowing who sent the proceedings to you by name, or by hand writing, you will con fer great favor by publishing the same in your paper; if you have no means by which you can give the true author, be good enough to publish this communication.
 JOHN HARTMAN.
 As regards the proxy from Van Buren county, under which Mir. Yerkes acted, it was received by him through the mail, and he was unconscious there was any fraud in it. The original authority in writing is now in his possession, subject to the in spection of any one. No one can regret the fraud more than Mr. Yerkes. It was a wrong for which there is no excuse. Un- der no state of circumstances could 1t have subserved Col. Richard H. Johnson, for, if the vote of Van Bursn county, given under forged proxy, had been necessary to his nomination, he would have thrown it up, and demanded a new convention As 1t is, however, he is nominated without the Van Buren county vote, by decided majority over the combined vote of all of his competitors.
 The vote in the convention was as fol- lows:
 The whole number of votes cast was 24, S29 Necessary to choice. ......... 12,415 R. Ii. Johnson's vote was ....... 13, ,459 Majority for R. H. Johnson was.. 1,044 Deduct the vote of Van Buren Co.,, 452 And R. H. Johnson's mai will be 592 votes over the combined votes of all of his competitors.
 We make this statement to clear ourself of any complicity in this unfortunate affair, and to acquit the nominee of the democratic party from the insinuations of the Old Line Democrat that his nomination was pro- cured by forged vote.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-05
Valuable Lands.

WE are Agents for the sale of some W lands and city property. Among these there is one tract of 80 or 90 acres in Chcot coun ty, on the Mississippi river. One tract of so acres in the same county, between the river and Bayou B. One tract in Pulaski county in what is called the Richwoods country. One tract in the upper edge of Pulaski county, l60 acres.
 A fine tract on the Arkansas river, opposite Spadra, 572 acres above overflow, as rich as land gets to be, and where a fine plantation can be made
 A fine residence near Clarksvillc, with well, barn, garden, etc.
 A tract of l60 acres, miles west of Little Rock, with Is cleared and in cultivation, with good dwelling and out houses.
 We will find persons desirous of purchasing, farms, residences wild lands. Welocate several thousand acres week for others, and have full knowledge of desirable locations all over the State.
 HUTCHINGS < co.
 May g. '69. 3t Markham s., Little Rock
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UT WM. c. H. WEBB, eldest son of Dr. S. H. Webb, of this city, was shot near Stockton, Gala fornia, on the oth of March, by one Wm. R. Lamb, and died on the 9th.
 Lamb, who had few days previous sworc revengeance on the diseased and a man named Hamim. went to Mrs. Cum minS' house, where Webb and his three motherless children were Hamim jumped upon Webb and they had fist fight in which Webb come out best. Lamb then stepped up and said to Webb, "Ihave let ter for you,' at the same time hitting him over tn head and face with stick Webb's coat and pistol were in buggy close by. Hereached for them and on raising the coat Lamb saw the pistol, and shot immediately the ball going in just under the ribs on the right side and passing through. Webb then shot, hitting the buckle on Lamb s belt; shot again, breaking Lambs arm; shot the third time and missed Lamb Lamb was arrested and lodged in jail for murder in August next. S.H. w.
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H We would call the particular atten- tion of every reader to the advertisement of McLEAN's STRENGrHING CORDIAL and VOLCANIC On LINIMENT. They are too we'll known in this community to require recommendation. But there are many of our readers who are suffering from derange- ment of the digestive organs, without the slightest idea of the real cause, giving rise to symptoms such as despondency. nervi- ous unpleasant feeling, indecision, lack of energy, making existence burden. To all who may be afflicted, try this Cordial; it will give immediate relief. To all who may be afflicted with Sores or Pains of any kind, try the Liniment. See the advertisement in another column.
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2.r. INn nnLlich 4hn nL;n4 ac

Eg We publish the valadictory of R. H. JOHNSON as Editor of the True Demo- crat, who gracefully bows himself from the tipod which he has long honored, and so vigorously exercised his energies to maintain in usefulness and strength. Under his editorial controll, that journal has been a fearless and bold defender of democracy, and the acknowledged organ of the State. The voice of the people. for whose rights he has so manfully battled, calls him to post of greater usefulness, in which we hope his ability will sustain him as it did in his former position. We part from him as cotemporary regret fully, but welcome him to the honors which await him. Can,den Eagle.
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| of the representatives of seventeen States, that is, the fifteen southern States, with the addition of California and Oregon: and the platforms reported by minority ! of the committee. There is considerable talk among the southern delegates of with drawing from the convention unless the majority platform is adopted. The great difference is, that the majority report makes it the duty of Congress to protect l slavery in the territories, while the minori- ty claim that 1t Is a judicial matter, and should be left to the supreme court. While l go with the South, yet think that, with dlack republican Congress, our rights would be safer with the judiciary than with Congress. Yancey, of Alabama, made a most able argument in support of the ma lorlty platform, and was frequently inter rupted by applause.
 Should the convention decide upon a platform, we should still be in the dark as to who will be the nominee for President.
 April %.
 The time was occupied to-day in discus sing the different platforms, and in voting to re-commit the different platforms back to the committee. The committee made its reports this evening, there still being three reports; each report, except the one presented by a rery small minority, has been altered. The majority modified their report, and upon it Arkansas will stand The South are taking firm and decided stand. Intense excitement prevails, for none can tell "what the morrow may bring forth"
 The city is beginning to be crowded, every train and boat being alive with pas sengers; this city being their destination
 The outside pressure is getting to be inn mense, but, as the all-absorbing question is the adoption of a platform we pay but little attention to the merits of the different candidates for the presidency.
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CHARLESTON, $. C., April A

My prediction as to the permanent pre- sdent of the convention, has not been verified, as you will see by the proceedings of to-day. In the caucus of last night, Gen. Caleb Gushing, of Massachusetts, received ma jority of one vote over Col. Flournoy, and was to-day unanimously elected to preside. I send an enclosed list of the vice presidents and secretaries. The committee on credentials have yet under consideration the matter of the contested seats of the New York delegations l noticed among the spectators in the gallery this morning, c. c. Danley of the Ga zette.
 While the thing is fresh in my mind, let me here inform you of quite cute trick which has been played here. As 1 informed you in one of my former letters, the price of board at the hotels was fixed at S5 per day. Now, the Charleston hotel has always held more popular place with the public than the Mills House; notwith standing this fact, the "Mills House" was full, while the "Charleston Hotel' con taned many vacant apartments. Mine host of the Charleston could not account for this fact, and vainly scratched his poll for a solution. On yesterday the truth leaked out It seems that Nickerson of the Mills House, repenting himself of his evil contract, whereby he had sold himself to the Egyptians, sent out agents on every road to meet the delegates and visitors on their way to the city, and inform them that his price for board would be but $3 per day instead of s5. He, however, con tinued to allow the sign of Board ss5 per day." to hang in the office. Mixer of the Charleston heard of this on yesterday for the first time, and immediately reduced his price to s2 50 per day. " Vive la bogo- telle."
 There are few Arkansians here in at tendance on the convention; among whom I notice Messrs. Goodwin of Union, Jack son of Monroe and Belden of Chicot; all of whom are stopping at the Charleston Hotel
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER.


-t-- 1860. Arrivals. April 27.-Red Wing, Memphis. " 25.-Leon, 2a.-Little Rock, Fort Smith. " 29.-Quapaw, New Orleans. 30.-Cedar Rapids, New Orleans. :" 3O.-Lady Walton, Memphis. May Tx ,skaskia, Napoleon. l.-Henry Fitzhugh, Fort Smith. l.-South Bend, Memphis. 2.-Sky Lark, Saint Louis. !" 3.-Delta, Fort Smith. 4-lsaac Shelby, Napoleon.
 Departures. April 2s.-Red Wing, Memphis. 2S.-Leon, Fort Smith. 29--Little Rock, N. o. 3O.-Quapaw, Fort Smith. :" 3o.-Pine Bluff. New Orleans. May l.-Henry Fitzhugh, Cincinnati. v" 2.--Kaskaskia, Fort Smith. 3.-Cedar Rapids. Fort Smith. 3.-South Bend, Memphis. 4.-Sky Lark, Saint Louis. 4.-Delta, Saint Louis
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Speech of Hon. R. w. Johnson.

We present our readers to-day with the able, practical, earnest, and carefully ex- pressed remarks of Hon. R. w. JOHNSON, of Arkansas, chirman of the Committee on Public Lands, delivered in the Senate April l7th, upon the subject ofthe disposi- tion of the public lands. It is unnecessary for us at this time to express an opinion on the merits of the measure under consid- eratlon by the senator, more than to say 1t appears to have been offered to the Senate upon the supposition- that it is not liable to radical objections which lie against the House bill; but on this point Senator JoHNsoN's own language is copi
 ous and instructive He explains with admirable distinctness the points of differ ence between this and all other proposi- tions hitherto brought forward; and so far as clearness of definition and perfect candor of argument can do it Mr. JOHNSON greatly recommends the measure he advocates to the Senate. Both in tha, body and in the country the senator's not over-frequent utteraAces have come to be listened to with habitual high respect, which will be enhanced by the remarks under notice. Whatever views others may entertain on the merits of the general question, no one will dispute the merits of the speech.
 We take 1t that one of the prominent ideas of the measure advocated by the sena- tor from Arkansas Is that the land granted by 1t to actual settlers is not afforded as a positive gratuity, since it is provided that the United States shall receive something over the actual cost of the land. or about twenty five-cents per acre Another point where this bill differs from that adopt ed by the House is in the number of individuals whom it admits to share the benefits of it's provisions-the grant of land in the Senate bill being restricted to heads of families, whereas the House bill grants its favors to all individuals over the age of twenty-one years. Senator JOHN
 SON informs us in his remarks that an est- mate as to those who would come in under the latter provision is fifty per cent greater than 1t would be under the former. Many other differences and improvements are infinitely detailed, and the whole subject is treated in so admirable a manner, in the speech we herewith print, that no person who desires to remain informed on one of the leading questions of the day can neglect to read it without being left at disadvantage Washimgton Consultation.
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The Nomination for Governor.

Notwithstanding the fixed up protests and calls of the select few, agged on and prompted by the know nothings and dis organizers here, the nomination of Col. R. H. Johnson is warmly and enthusiasti- cally received by the democracy of the whole State.
 At convention in Arkansas county, Judge Thos. Fletcher, who was Mr. John sons principal opponent, introduced a re- solution that the convention approve of the nomination, and this was unanimously adopted. Judge Fletcher was the man who would have been selected had not Mr. Johnson been the recipient of the honor In his course in the Arkansas county con- vention, Judge Fletcher has shown himself to be above the petty feelings that actuate so many. He cheerfulIy acquiesces in the expressed will of the majority, although he was the next on the list. In this, as in other things, he has acted like whole sOuled democrat.
 At the convention in Pope county, MT. Johnson's nomination was unanimously indorsed At Benton county, when the news was received, one hundred guns were fired. That night some know nothing or disorganizer dressed up figure and hung it up with placard attached, but this act of safe meanness was properly denounced by all.
 The county convention of Independence also indorsed his nomination, and declared for him.
 We are in receipt of letters from all parts of the State, and are warranted in saying that Mr. Johnson may safely count on a majority of from fifteen to twenty thousand
 Mr. Peek over-estimates his strength when he fancies he can control the people of Arkansas, and make them repudiate the acts of their delegates.
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MORE NEW BOOKS.

MORE NEW BOOKS. pEULAH, by Augusta J. Evans, of ID Mobile;
 Woman, La femme) by Michelet; Love, LaMour) by :" Anecdotes of Love, by Lolla Montez; True Womanhood, by Jno. Neal; The Professor at the Breakfast Table, by the author of the '' 'Autocrat;'
 Leaves from an Actors Note Book, by Van. denhoff;
 The Art of Dancing, by Ferrero; Wild Sports of the South, or Campfres of the Ever Glades;
 Carolina Sports by Land and Water, including incidents of devil fishing, wild cat, deer and bear hunting, by Elliott;
 Fishers River Scenes and Characters, by "Skitt," of N. C., swho was raised thar.'' Sight and Hearing, How Preserved and How Lost, by Dr. Clark, fifth edition. Just opened at the bookstore by Mays JNO. E. REARDON.
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rie, S93; Hunter, 39: Dickinson, 4; Davis H; Johnson, ].
 ELEVENTH BALLor--D Douglas, 15O1; Guth rie, 39}; Hunter 3s; Dickinson, 4; Davis II; Johnson, ]; Lane, 65.
 TWELFTH BALLor-Douglas, 15O9 Guth re 393; Hunter 3S; Dickinson, 4; Davis l }; Johnson, 12; Lane, 6.
 At half-past nine the convention ad- Jorned to meet at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
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ANOTHER FILLBUsTERING BAND-The mysterious order of The Tamborines' is attracting attention at San Antonio and Austin, Texas, where they have obtained strongholds. It seems to be fighting order and squint at Mexico. The Intell- igencer says that armed bodies of men arrive and disappear suddenly in Austin.
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ANOTHER TELEGRAPH LINE IN OREcoN.- The building of a telegraph line from Yyreka to Portland, has been commenced so says the last pony express to St. Jo- seph. 1t also brings news of the passage Of a law, by the California legislature, of fering bounty of S6O, 900 to the first and S4o,oOO to the second, telegraph line from the Mississippi river to the boundary of California. There's chance for the extension of the Little Rock line.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
 priDrefon A,r;I oo3 ,

MT. EDrroR-Please announce me a candidate to represent Dallas county in the lower house of the next General Assembly of the State of Arkansas.
 F. J. CAMERON. l5 We are authorized to announce VIM. O. 1ENNINGION, a candidate for re election, as Representative of Pulaski county
 U! We are authorized to announce JOHN T. lhiGtr, as candidate to represent Pulaski coun- " Tn the lower house of the next General Assem- ply.
 Mir. EpIroR-Please announce l.. ROBINSON candidate to represent Johnson county in the House of Representatives, Arkansas Legislature. Election August 9th, l869
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CHARLESTON. S. c. April 23. 1860

Although the convention met to-day yet but little was done, further than taking steps for the purpose of organizing. As I predicted in my letter of yesterday, Col. T. B. Flournoy was appointed chairman; and I think he will be the permanent presi- dent. Arkansas has thus been highly honored.
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Candidates for Office.
STATE SENATE.

tB olMEoN F. ROBSON is candidate for composed of 1zard and Van Buren counties.
 GH We are authorized to announce Judee w F. BEAF FRS, of Saline, as cadidate for State Senator, from the counties of Hot Spring. Mont gomery and Saline, subject to the decision of de- mocratic senatorial convention.
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THE TYPEs.-The types, last week, made us say some strange things. For instance, instead of stripping the cloak from pseudo philanthrophy," it read, stripping the cloak from under philanthrophy." There were several other errors which. no doubt, the intelligent reader discovered and cor rected as he or she read them.
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II HAVE splendid MAP of DESHA | COUNTY for sale, six feet in length by five in width, the Townships full Land Office size, Creeks, Bayous, Lakes, Rivers, Levees all complete
 May 5, 1860. C. LANGTREE JOHN E. BUCHANAN, Attorney and Coun- sellor at Law, Mt Ida, Montgomery county, Ark.
 May | lS6O lv
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CONSTABLE. rs J. R. R. ADA MS is candidate for Con- stable of Big Rock township. c5g- JOHN F. KARNS is a candidate for Con- stabls of Big Rock township. G5S- GEO. w. HARDY is a candidate for Con- stab of Big Rock township.
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MRS. ARENA SEE is prepared to make MI all descriptions of LADIES DRESSES She has had much experience and feels certain that she can suit the tastes of all who desire her ser vices. Her residence is on Center street, opposite the residence of Vim. Hanie.
 May 5, 1860. 3m
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HEY- THOMAS FLETCHER is a can

E5y- THOMAS FLETCHER is a candidate for election to the office of Sheriff of Pulaski county.
 COUNTY TREASURER. g5@ s. T. HUDSON is a candidate for Trea- surer of Pulaski county.
 E W. N. PARISH is 8 candidate for the office of County Treasurer of Pulaski county.
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Ey Extract of a letter from Pope

county:
 Douer, Ark., April 2Sth, 1860.
 DEAR FRIEND--Our county convention came off to-day, altogether harmonious The Hon. Jas. Brewton for State Senate; Col. A. M. Wilson first choice for Con gress, and Hon. T. c. Hindman second.- Eleven out of thirteen townships were in nvention-indorsed the nomination of Col. R. H. Johnson for Governor without dissenting voice. AUright, and will be so the first Monday of August.
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CIR CHIT IEnCE

Gg5 J. C. TAPPAN, of Helena is a candidate for Circuit Judge of the first judicial circuit, con- posed of the counties of Phillips, Monroe, St Francis, Crittenden, Ponsett, Greene, Mississippi and Craighead
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CHARLESTON, $. C., April 28, '60.
 The only business of importance before the convention was the platforms reported by majority of the committee, consisting
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RUNAWAY SLAVE

RUNAWAY SLAVE. WAS committed to the jail of Pope d. W county, Arkansas, on the Both day ofE March, 1860, who calls his name JOHN-said N slave is about feet, 10 inches high, of light cop per color, says he is "A years of age and belongs to Thomas Gilbert, of Tiger Bayou, Louisiana.
 The owner Of said slave is hereby requested to come forward and prove property, pay charges and take him away or he will be dealt with as the law directs. J. l.. LINTON, Sheriff
 May ,, 1860. 6m Cost of adv. $26 or Sl per roa