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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
Why Slander Arkansas?

When the black republicans wish to make political capital they poison the public mind with islanders on the South and pie ture her as poor ''consumptive patient" |" weakened, emasculated and sinking fast into imbecility and barbarism. These base inn putations were hurled against the South by that cowardly puppy, Chas. Summer, in his last insult to the Senate. But when he wishes to awaken the cupidity of his con stituency, he changes tune. In his recent speech at Coopei's Institute, he pays the following just tribute to the South, slurred over as it is with the venomous slime of the serpentine orator:
 "The slave power for the past 6o years has managed to govern the country and secure all the government places; the North has had but one third of the places; the South the balance; they have played their game with loaded dice, dice loaded with slavery. It thought that the slave oiiqarchy numbered three millions; there was really at present but 9l ,OUt slave holders in the United States. All the most important posts had been monopolized by the slave States"
 In the same spirit tofinconsistent depravity the traitorous poltroons to the democratic party and to Arkansas, who have unfurled the banner of Reorganization, are heaping upon their own State depre :ating calumnies, are crying out against an imaginary "oli- garchy," are tempting the cupidity of every tenth-rate political trickster with the hope of office, are sending abroad to the world the caricature of a ruined and sinking State, and giving to her among strangers name of reproach and degradation.
 But after picturing Arkansas as poor, depleted, inefficient victim, bound down by an oppressive oligarchy, the disorganiz- ing Rector -Duval- Peekites stimulate the avarice of. their utderstrappers by direct contradiction. They turn round and hold up full treasury, anl the base sons of Mammon lick their lips" over the pros pect of rich harvest. In this way they hope to entice into their fatal embrace the honest patriots, who will doubtless shed a tear at the pathetic portrait of .Jno. Selden Roane, and also allure the avaricious, the sordid lovers of lucre, who even in heaven according to the poet, keep their eyes fixed ever on the pavements of gold. Shame on such degrading Sumnerisml Have we no state pride that we are not desirous to free ourselves from the clogs of debt? This is the incubus which has rested so long on our young State. If you will not listen to the demagogueism of those who counsel a longer continuance under the fatal thraldom of debt and depreciated currency, soon we will be able to give efficient and earnest aid to railroads and enterprises of a similar character. Stand by that prudent and economical policy which has almost re- deemed the reputation of Arkansas, and which will, if persevered in, soon place us on the tepmost wave of prosperity and af- fuence.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
Mistaken Again.

We well remember land the published proceed inps sustain us) that one of the editors of the True Democrat withdrew from the Dover Convention, declaring that they refused to endorse the State Conrentim ID and passed resolutions rehectng upon it's actions, he could not far stultty himself to longer sit in said convention. Was MT. Boudi- not then ignorant of the facts transpiIing around him, and in which he took an active part? Or did he then, in the face of the convention, deliberately assert what he knew be ase, or is the statement the True Democrat now makes, false? We leave others to determine the case.-South Western.
 Mir. Boone has very plain way of ex pressing himself, and sometimes we think he adopts quite HARSH style in treating of subjects in which he is interest ed.
 Boudinot came into the convention just as nominations were declared in order; he had been absent with Mr. Pickett, Mr. Martin, Mir. Gray, MT. Stamps and anoth- CT delegate whose name is forgotten, at least one hour immediately preceding; as he en- tered the convention room he was told that during his absence a resolution had been passed directly repudiating the State Con-
 
 more stated that if 1t was so, he could not so stutify himself as to remain longer in the convention; the proceedings after wards showed his information was incor- rect. The published proceedings we are inclined to think are culpably erroneous. Boudinot is represented as rising from his seat and withdrawing from the convention immediately after the passing of the Cross esouton-when Mr. Boone must remem- Der that the Cross resolution was passed in the morning, and that it was just before the nominations in the afternoon, that Boudinot made the statement which has been tortur ed into an admission that the State Con- vention had been repudiated.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
High Handed Proscription!

It is well known, that last week call was made for meeting of mechanics and laborers. signed by FORTY SIX mechanics and laborers of this city-we were not present, but we learn that the hall was densely crowd ed, and considerable disorder prevailing, the meeting adjourned without passing resolu- tions.
 We were astonished and indignant at the notice of this meeting which appeared in the Old Line Democrat of Friday last. The meeting is called an ''unheard of proceed ing." an "outrage," disgrace, etc.
 Is it possible that toty-sir honest. peace able, law abiding citizens of Little Rock cannot call public meeting, without being paraded in the columns of the Old Line Democrat, as having committed an "un- heard cf proceeding" and without being denounced as perpetmting an abominable outrage? What think you of this, free men and mechanics ? you must not dare to call meeting or leave your shops, without the consent of the Illinois missionary It is consummate arrogance. perfect out rage for you to assemble together without first getting the gracious consent of the editor of the Old Line Democrat? The call for said meeting was signed by torty- sir gentlemen-they glory in the name and occupation of mechanics, and, we are of opinion. will never yield their inalienable right to call meeting and attend it, for fear of the low abuse of an imported editor. Perhaps in Illinois it was considered an outrage for mechanics to dare to hold meeting, but in matter of fact Arkansas, no distinction is made between the rights of mechanics and editors, or any other class Of citizens, and we assure the editor of the Old Line Democrat he will fail in his at- tempt to draw despotic lines between the working class and the kid gloved writing aristocracy.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04

sr REVIVAL ORAToRy. Elder Talaferro, editor of the South Western Baptist, gives the following as specimen of the language used by converts in some meetings, not his own we presume; though some things equsl- ly simple have been heard in other places than where he locates them:
 "Jeeminny! Oh! Jeeminnyl What shall do? Jeeminny Crimminnyl Oh! Jeeminny Crimminnyl have massy on me, poor missable euss of siner'
 And he speaks in the same meeting of the 1" young converts" who talked thus:
 "How do you feel, sister? Are you travelling purity fast in Cannisn? Five hundred miles ahead ov anything on this grit! Gloree! gloIeel Thar ain't nothin on yeth to be compared unto it--hony. shugar, sweetnin' ov every kinds, ash cakes, crarklin' bread. corn dumplins, biscuits, pot-pies, poun' cakes--pshawl l won't compare anything yethly with it"--i.- e. With lcllglOn. trlss...
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04

JoE LASE.-The following pen portrait of the hero appeared in the New Orleans Delta of the 2d May, lS47:
 When the grape and musket shot flew as thick as hail over and through the lines of our volunteers, who began to wave be- fore the fiery storm, this brave general could be seen fifty yards in advance of the lae, waving his sword with an arm already shst-A tered by musket ball, streaming %i.h blood. and mounted on noble cha 3-t- which was gradually sinking under the Ice 5; of blood from five distinct wounds. 4 braye sight indeed was this" .oa sl' nE
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
.IrpeE REcros's STATE PotIcy.

JUDGE REcToR's STATE PoLJcy--Ac cording to Judge Rector's line of sttte palicylaid down, new bonds are to be issue'l to the various railroads in the State, Tndt the roads are to assume tho debt of the slste to the amount of the bonds issued 10 them. In the case of the Real Estate Bank, twill release the mortgages on the lands. [ he State and the people of the State will have to pay tho debt by taxation. It IS John son's policy to make the mortgaged lands pay the debt. It is .lohnson's, policy to. makesthe mortgaged lands pay the. debta and not to tax the people. Let the peo-H pie choose Me best of those two policies = N. Sm1A Ztmss.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
From Washington.

WAsHNGroN, July 25.-Only three members of the cabinet are at present in the city, viz: Secretaries Toucey and Cobb, and Postmaster General Holt
 Joseph Gales, senior, late editor of the National lntelligencer, was buried to-day with great demonstrations of sorrow.
 Political conventions are to be held here tomorrow. There is prospect of four separate tickets, viz: the Breckinridge, the fusion, the Douglas and the Bell tickets. The Bell men are consulting with the Doug las leaders, who refuse their overtures.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
INponrAyr CoxrEss,oy- -Tbe .d;tor

IMPORTANT CoNFEssIoN-The editor of the Old Line Democrat says any body with half grain of sense can see that Rector, instead of being interested seuenty kdousand dollars, in the lands mortgaged to the bank lis only interested little over tuenty- Mree Hundred dollars. We'll we are not particular-Judge Rector said in his last lucid letter-that he was not interested a single red, his nephew says he is not inter- ested much more than twenty-three hundred dollars. Wonder if the Judge will lepu- diats the Old Liner agains
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04

LET THE TAX PAYERS REMEMBER If the baak debts are funded and new bonds issued as Judge Rector has proposed to do
 if elected Governor, the mortgaged lands will be released, and the people will have to pay the debt by taxation, while Judge Rector, ex-Gov. Roane and other lead- ing .disorganizers will be enriched. and
 many thousands of dollars put in their pockets at the expense of the hard working honest tax payers. .rs.i.. v3 a.a ats-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
From Washington.

WASHINGTON. July 26.-The U. States steame, Seminole has sailed for the Brazil Station. The administration are satisfied that there are no fears of bloodshed in the Cherokee nation as was recently appre- hended. The Indian agents will take inn mediate measures for the expulsion of all white intruders. Judge Greenwood, Con- missioner of Indian Affairs, leaves in few days for the Piles' Peak country. It is sup posed the Arapahoes and Cheyennes will be induced to change their habits to those nf civiIi1otion
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04

gr In the same issue of the True Democrat it stated that Dr. Mitchell and Col. Can't were both placed before the people, and that democrats had the right to vote for either they chose and in the same paper turned completely around and stat ed that Col. Can't was disorganize-, and had no right to arpea to the democratic party for its sup por.-Arkansaw Iraueier.
 The Traveller seems to think we 'writh- ed" under it's puerilities--it mstook con tempt for anger. As it is determined to be noticed we will do it, so far as to assure the editors of that sheet nominal and |" in cog" editors) that we see nothing contra- dictory in the above statements Demo crats certainly have right to vote as they please an elective franchise secured them by the constitution and the laws. They have a right to vote for a disorganizer even, if they desire to encourage Reorganization. That explains our first statement. We will let Col Can't prove the second assertion:
 "WARREN, ARK, June 18th. 1860.
 This is to certify that Col. Can't, when on his way to the Philadelphia convection, called at my h use and solicited my suppOrt-l being one ot the delegates. Previous to giving my proxy, auth rz- ing my co-delerates who would be in attendance to cast my vote for Col. E. W mt, asked him if he would support Col. R. II Johnson for Gov erncr7 He responded, of course I wil!--not to do ,rouid confuse and disorgonse Me party' This conversation occurred after tht St te con vention at Little Rock in April last. fCol. Can't had not responded he would not have got my vote lSignedl JOHN HAVIS.' 
 John Havis, esq, is ex-sheriff of Bradley county-a respectable and influential citi- zen-entitled to as much credence as Mir. Harris, or Mr. Stuart, the behind -the-cur- tains editor Col Can't convicts himself We would simply ask if the Traveller is not somewhat inconsistent in supporting Johnson because he is the nominee, and Can't, who by his own gratuitous testimo- ny, is disorganizer? We would further more ask Mir. Stuart if he did not on one occasion say that he believed Col Can't had stated talsehood, and how he can support man who he believed was guilty of that scurvy trick? 'ao'
 And now we dismiss the Traveller by as- suring 1t that we feel for it not anqer, but the protoundest contempt. u re lo4
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
Arrival of the Pony Express.

sr JOSEPH, Mo, July 26.--The Pony Express, with San Francisco dates to the 1lth inst. arrived at this point to-day.
 The steamer Sonora sailed for Panama with 1,071 ,00 in treasure, including S9e3,- 000 for New York. The Sonora took DO mails, hut letters and newspapers were taken by the Express accompanying the steamer.
 Three semi-weekly Expresses from San Francisco are considered overdue. A great many emigrants are leaving Salt Lake City for Carson Valley. The U. S. steamer Shu- brick had arrived at San Francisco from Puget Sound. The news is generally of an uninteresting nature. At San Francisco business continued unchanged and very dull The Denver City Express of the 18th arrived here to-day The Rock Island quartz mill is turning out S100 per day Other mining news equally favorable.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
Gen. Sam, Mitchell.

The Old Line made desperate attempt to bolster up its sinking cause last week by the array of few respectable names. In its last issue it is compelled to "correct:'
 "In short article of our last weeks issue, head ed "Why is it,' we mentioned the name Of "Mitcheli," as among the prominent democrats of the State, who oppose MT. John-on's electicn.- Gen. Samuel Mitchell requests us to say. thit if aliusion was made to him. we represented him."
 If it undertakes to correct all its false statements it will be compelled to issue a daily for the next six months.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
NEW YORK, July 25th.

TIE PREss AND THE TELEGRAPH.-At Q meeting of the Associated Press held last evening, committee was appointed to prepare an agreement for building tele- graph line or lines in opposition to the Ameritan, Telegraph Company. A com
 promise between the Press and the Com pany appears impossible. asa' sai a
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
s PHIL. N. ECHOLS.
Ey We heard gentleman the othe

ET We heard gentleman the other day offer to bet that no man could name five counties in the northern congressional district which would go for Rector; who wants to take the het? Why don't some of'those very sangnihe Rector men come forward and be introduced to the S2 ,O00 in this office; they have all "simine'ed' down." What change from the assumed confidence af few weeks ago.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04

W Keep it before the people, that the Old Line Democrat, while it hypocIitical, ly professes respect for mechanics and the honest hard working class, rebukes them as outrageous and "disgraceful." because they dare exercise the inalienable privilege of free and independent citizens, in signing 2 call for public meeting. Lan naY ! e
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04

Here is the testimony of tony-six mechanics and laborers arrayed against the contradic- tory and disproved affirmation of one, and so we leave it. Mr. Trumpler las utterly failed to substantiate his charge which was first made against R. w. Johnson and then changed to R. II. Johnson.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
Arrival of the Pony Express.

SST. JosEPH, Mo-. July 25.-The Pony Express with San Francisco advices to the l7th inst, arrived at this point to-day. z Judge Terry who killed Senator Brod- erick, had been acquitted, the witnesses for the commonwealth not arriving early enongh to testify. I i' 2a .o ti5aa sli
 The Indians on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada were quiet.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04

EE The man who wrote lTrumpler's card is . lswyer---he says it requires the positive testimony oftwo witnesses to oyerturn the testimony of one, and that | negative evi-. denre is of no avail in q court of justice" sh -dss of Phillips. GEeenlsaf and Starkie. defend us
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04

Jusr AS WE ExpEcrED.-The last Old Line Democrat contains another ridiculous story about what "Diok Johnson said" it asserts that he called the people of the north and west ARABS Our neighbor must be allowed room to squirm; curiosity is on tiptoe to see what next will appear the public is pretty well posted in regard to the peculiar tactics of the lisorganizers, and will appreciate this simple and vain attempt to reduce the overwhelming ma iority Johnson will receive next Monday.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04

9- Keep it before the people, that FOR. rs-six mechanics called a meeting, and the editor of the Old Line Democrat, denounc. edtheIract as' an unheard Qf proceedino. D "dis3rQesfas" and.oasrsssons.'' i ' .'A..
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
TO ADvERTISERS
.JOR WORK

Our facilities for doing all descriptions of Job Work can not be surpassed by any printing estab- ishment in the country.
 We have procured, at a cost of over sixteen hun dred dollars. one of Isaac Adams mammoth print ng machines which enables us to do work, and es- pecally pamphlet and book work in superior style and at very low prices.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
Number A.
Sylvania Academy.

This Institution will be opened on the first Mon. Saay of Sept under the superntendancc of Dr. D. Mefadyon, Parents and guardians desiring for their sons and wards classical education after ths old fashioned stye--embracing the thing itself and not merely the nanie-may not fear disappoint- ment by sending them to this school. Dr. Meg. is an experienced teacher and especially skilled in the Latin and Greek Languages. 1 z
 The. school is situated in Prairie county, short distance east of the main road leading from Little Rock to Batesville, and about twenty-five miles from the former place. For the favorbeness of the locality--being remote from the vices and temp tations incident to all towns and viilagesfor tho healthiness of the neigborbood, and for the inlu ence likely to be exerted upon the pupils by the surrounding community, the writer would refer to Rev. Thas. R Welch, Hon. G. c. Watkins, Hon. J. J. Clendenin, S.W. Williams, esq, John Was sell, esq, Little Rock.
 .--- J. W. MOORE
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04

KEEP IT BEFORE THE PEoPLE.-That neither Judge Rector or his friends have de- nied that his policy is to fund the bank debts; and that if they are funded, and new bonds issued, it will release the mortgaged lands, and Mroec Me whoie deL on he people
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
Sinking of the Steamer s. F. Hubbard

LOUISVILLE, July 26.-The s. P. Hib
 sFd, Capt. ". c. Harry, bound hence to NJ mphis, sunk five miles below here by
 coming in collision with the steamer Cham
 cellor. One deck pas. enger and three oi
 the crew are supposed to be lost x" N | The boat and heryalu.ble cargo are near | ly. total loss. s. e. 8a sr gi The cargo is insured here for $50. GOO. The boat is insured in Pittsburg for 06000.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04

KEEP IT BEFORE THE PEopLE.-That if the lands mortgaged to the Real Estate Bank, are released, Judge Rector would be greatly benefited thereby, inasnuch as he would then be free from any liability on account of bond in the sum of seyenty hOnSnnd dnIL0rs
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04

i KANSAS CITY, Mo- July 26,-The first Igrourd was broken yesterday g;or the East ern and Pacific Railway. Ten thousand persons were present and great enthusiasm prevailed.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
Fillibusters.

NEW YORK, July 26.-The Times says that the real destination of Gen. Walker and his party, who left New Orleans few days since is Nicaragua
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04

ES- The following attractive advertise ment we clip from the South Arkansas Democrat. Alex. is trump and ought to be introduced to E. B. Bright of Ft. Smith:
 The Same Old Coon. r NOW have on hand fine lot of \ B E L 5 D D l. E S, with the genuine
 EVERETT PAD, and the whole completed with the
 HUBBARD CLOTH. 4 And can supply either the MITCHELL OR GANTr CRUPPERING,
 as parties desire. Those'who want the ABE LINCOLN SAD DIES can get them in any of the STORES. 3
 R. J. ALEXANDER.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04

H A call for State convention of those favorable to the election of Stephen A.. Douglas, with view of forming an electoral ticket, is published in the last number of the Mapnolian.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
MAJ. WILRURN b. REAGAN This d

MAJ WILRURN b. REAGAN. This dis tinguished gentleman, we are happy to state, has openly declared in favor of Breck inridge anA Lane. No man is better known in North Invest Arkansas than Maj. Reagan and his position in any Kind of canvass is bound to exert powerful influence; scorning office and its emolumentS, he has applied his active, comprehensive and bril- liant mind to his profession; his dazzling success attests his standing as a lawyer.- Perhaps no member of the bar in this State has been more successful, or has achieved more enviabe reputation than Maj. Reagan.
 We notice in the Arkansian that both Mai Reagan and Col Wilson have made appointments to address the people of the Northwest in support of the national de- mocratic ticket, Breckinrilge and Lane.- Three cheers for the North west
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04

BENTON COUNTY BoGus PRorEsT-rHE BoGUs PRovED!--We learn that the true democracy of old Benton, exasperated at the continual interpretations of the Old Line Democrat and disorganizers generally, have spoken out in overwhelming numbers against the so-called protest, denouncing it as gross misrepresentation of the demo- cratic sentiment of that county. More than ONE THOUSAND citizens of the county have risen in their might and put their heels upon the contemptible Benton county forgery, manufactured by an impor- tation in this city. .-.i.,u -e.
 TAel protest will be published in the Arkansian in the next issue. Johnson will beat Rector in Benton, so we are credibly informed. a. -.t--ef -ur r
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
~G w Little

EE- c. W. Little, esq, requests us to say that he has $500 at Fuckers store to bet on the election of Johnson. He will put as much more as Rector's friends de sire
 The two thousand dollars at this office has never been taken. Now is the time to make a fortune. gs 1go sd af.a a4
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04

convention-and hiss remarks seemed so inconsistent with what he had said but a few minutes before, that Boudinot remind ed him that he had greatly modified the position he had first taken. os .tc es3
 This individual Cause says "no such ez- planation ever reachedt ths secretary's toble. 2 Such an explanation was made, whether it reached the taJle Or not; and if this indi- vidual wishes to test the correctness of our memory on this point, we respectfully re- fer him to Mir. Price, of Independence, Mir. Hays, of Crawford, MT. DeRosey Carroll, of Franklin, Dr. Carlyle, of Marion, and almost any other person who was present. Our young friend should be more careful in future how he impugns the motives, and sneers at the yeracious memory of another.