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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-08
Democratic Mass Meeting in Saline
 County.

The time and place having been appointed for holding a democratic State convention, and demo- cratic district convention for the 2nd Congressional district, we the undersigned respectfully call the democrats of Saline county, to meet at the court house in the town of Benton, on Saturday, the 18th day of February. 1860 for the purpose of appointing delegates to represent Saline county in both of said conventions
 William Russell, Mark S. Miller, John Nelson, NJ. J. Henderson, Thomas Pack, William Henslee, Joseph Scott, Alexander Russell, John w. Shoppach, George J. Cloud, Wm. A. Crawford, George Keesee.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-08
Call for Meeting of the Democracy
 of Pulaski Cnuntv.

We, the undersigned, respectfully invite the democracy of Pulaski county to assemble in Little Rock at the city hall, in convention on Saturday, the 18th of February, 1860, at II o'clock. A. G., for the purpose of appointing delegates to the democratic congressional convention of the second district, to be held at Philadelphia, 2d Monday of May next, and to the democratic State convention 10 be held at Little Rock, first Monday in April next.
 $. H. Hampstead, Geo. c. Watkins, Silas F. feild, Jno. 1nnman, A. J. Hut, P. Lee,
 B. F. Owen, D. G. Winchester, Jas. B. Johnson, D. G. Bunch, T. J. Churchill, Jas. A. Martin, D. M. Thomson, N J. Smith,
 Ino E. Reardon, R. A. Little. C. J. Krebs, M. Gaynon $. ;. Boone, J. G. Halliburton, k ;. erkos, w. R. Vaughan, T. w. Steele, w. Woolford, Robt. Owen, W. Faust, w B. Lefave, AL Ward. Jno. D. kimbell Jas. Tunnah, H. C. Lowe, w. Adamson, Jno. Quindley, s H. w ebb, C. Mehlmont, J. w. McConaughey, Joel $. Enloe C. l.. Jeffries. r. T. Crutchteld, W. NJ. Matheny, k. l.. Dodge, G. w. Hardy, H. G. Wilson, Henry Fisher, G. U. Slzer, Alex. George, w. E. Wright, John Wassell, Jno. M Harrell, C. V. B. Harley, J.P. Jones', w. M. Henley. Dudley Adams, F. J. Ditter, .. M. Weaver, C. Langtree, 5. 5 smith, F. w. Hoadley, k. D. Sims, Leon Lefevre, Thos. c. Scott, F. c. Lefevre, S. F. Doley, R. H. Johnson, W. F. Howard, F. A. Terry, P H. Coffee, w. Drake. H. J. Gibbins, Fred L. Cellars, H. F.. Hezekiah, Jno Adamson, W. k. Miller, F. Kramer, E. Ring, J. B. Moore, Chas. Lewis, J. J. McAlmont,,' Q. k. Weaver, J. C. Schader, John w. Irwin, J. D. Adams. M. Dotter, Geo. $. Morrison, ]. J. Franklin, F. Brucman. R. II. Hummel, A. M Merrick, II. Edwards, s. c. Faulkner, r. fearce, J. R. k, Adams, E. c. Shillcutt, E. Burgevin, R. Bragg, W. A. Counts,' J. w. Ferguson, Milton Vaughan, l.. c. Keen, C. H. Overton, C. A. Hughes, R. E. Beebe, J. Moore, A. F. Dyer, A. Pollock, F. Drew, M. Navara, Robert Cook, John Pope, Hall $. McConnell, Gilbert Knapp, Hugh Core, M. Tanti, E. R. Core. John Collins, J. Smith, Loui George, Erwin Smith, F. A. Sarasn, John Robins. D. C. Fulton, J. L. Robins, Thos. Parsel w. Hammond, A. II. Rutherford II. A. Powers, John O'Brion, Charles C. Farrely, W. M. Randolph, J. A. Kinnear,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-08

PRAIRIE CoUNTY-A democratic meeting is called for this county to meet at Browns vile, on the 2d Monday, 12th day of Mach, to appoint delegates to the state and con- gressional conventions.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-08
Southern Meeting.

At meeting of the citizens of Red Fork township, Desha county, Arkansas, held in the village of Red Fork, on Saturday, January 2oth. 1S60-Upon motion, Col. D. T. Johnson was called to the chair, and l.. A. Sullivan requested to act as Secre- tary. The chairman in few appropriate, we'll timed and eloquent remarks, explained the object of the meeting to be for the pur- pose of appointing a vigilance committee to protect ourselves against the inroads of abolition emissaries. After which. mon motion, a committee of three. consistind of Dr. R. $. Parish, Calvin Stroud, and Hadley Malpass, were appointed to draft series ot resolutions, expressive of the sense ot the meeting; who, after retiring a few moments, returned and reported the following, which were unanimously adopt- ed:
 Believing that elf-protection is one of our first inherent rights, therefore, we the citi- zens of Red Fork township, Desha county, and State of Arkansas, do
 Resotpe, lsf, Considering the unsettled state of our country under the repeated northern aggressions upon southern rights, we have determined for selG-orotection, and the protection of our fellow citizens, to form vigilance committee consisting of twenty gentlemen.
 Resolped, 2nd, It shall be the duty of said vigilance committee, to arrest and ex- anime all suspicious persons in our com munty, either residing amongst us or pass ing through our neighborhood.
 Resotced, 3rd, That said vigilance com mittee shall deal with such characters as will in their judgment insure our security, and rid us of such nuisances.
 Resolped, 4M, That we pledge ourselves to stand by our vigilance committe with our persons and property, in all things they may do in furtherance of this object and under these resolutions, which they may regard as our instructions to them
 Resolved 5th, That we pledge ourselves at any time our vigilance committee may call upon us to assist in enforcing the full object and intent of these resolutions, that we will hold ourselves as fully obligated tc assist and obey them, as if we were mem bers of said committee.
 Resolced, 6M, That having been driven by northern aggression to adopt this course of self-protcction, we do hereby warn all travelling Yankees, clock peddlers, itinerant school teachers, northern drummers and suspicious characters generally, 10 avoid our community under penalty of being dealt with in a manner consonent with the feelings of justly incensed and indignant community.
 Resolocd, 7M, That we earnestly request our merchants to make their purchases as far as possible from southern importers and that we do hereby resolve not to sup. port them unless they so do.
 Upon motion, the following gentlemen were appointed the vigilance committee:
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Upon motion of Dr. R. $. Parish, the secretary was requested to finnish copy of these proceedings signed by the chair man and secretary, to the Napoleon Planter, Jefferson Independent, and True Democrat, for publication, and that all southern pa pers be requested to copy the same.
 D. T. JOHNSON, CAairman.
 l.. A. SULLIVAN, Secretorv.
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Judge of First Judical Circuit.

The Hon. J. c. Tappan is a candidate for the Judgeship of the first judicial cir cult at the ensuing August election. Judge Tappan is lawyer of many years stand ing, has been laborious student, and IS consequently well qualified for the position he aspires to. In the capacity of special judge, during the last year, he acquitted himself with great credit, and won many friends who desire to see him fill the dis tinguished post permanently.
 @ The members of the cavalry com pany are requested to meet at the Market House, on next Saturday, at ? p. m. Busi- ness of importance will be before the com pany. All persons wishing to join are in vited to attend.
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Democratic Mass Meeting.

The democracy of Conway county are called upon to meet at Springfield, on the second Mon- oay Tn March next, in convention, for the pur- pose of selecting delegates attend the State Con- fenton to be held at Little Rock on the second aay oi April next; and also, to select delegates to attend the frst Congressional District Convention to be held at Dover in May next. At which lime and place all are requested to attend and have a 'o-oe III saio convention. L. A. A. .s D. OF T.-The members of Little Rock Division are earnestly requested to meet at thelr hall on next Friday night, as cheese may De cut and other interesting matters transpire.
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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 a mass conyen. ton, for the purpose of appointing delegates to the democratic state convention. which meets at Little Rock, on Monday, 2nd day Of April next (whose duty it will be to appoint delegates the national democratic convention at Charleston and to appoint electors for this State, and nominate 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 candidate for the State Senate as well as to take the preliminary steps for the call of county con vention, for the purpose of selecting suitable per son ts be voted for for seat in next house of R enresen n the Stntn lntriSlnt,lrn
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-08

ES- Most of our readers are directly or indirectly interested in horticulture. We would call their attention to Mir. H. Jaco
 bi's advertisement in another column. If you desire the choicest kitchen vegetables or the rarest flowers, in your gardens this coming season, call on him and he will sup ply you with the best seeds and no mistake.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-08
A nest of Counterfeiters.

We publish the following extract of letter from Col. A. M. Wilson who is now visiting the eastern and northern counties of this district.
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L- The lateness of the hour and the length of our notice of the occasion of the presentation of the magnificent SILVER TRUMPET, by Capt. Adams, to the fire de- pertinent, on Saturday last at the theatre hall, prevents it's publication. Suffice it to say, besides the qualification, the speech of the generous hearted donor was appro priate, chaste and full of feeling, and the reply of the Mayor was in full response.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-08

6s ROBERT H. DEpMAN is a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney in the 2d Judicial Circuit.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-08

five memorials of citizens of Arkansas, praying for the establishment of mail route from Grand Glaze, in Jackson coun- ty, via Concourse, Pleasant Plains, Cedar Grove, and Piney Woods, to Wolf Bayou, in Independence county, in that State, which were referred to the Committee on the Post, Office and Post Roads.
 He also presented a resolution of the Legislature of Arkansas, relative to a change of mail service in said State, and the extension of the White river mail line, up Little Red river, to West Point, and establishing new mail route from West Point to Searcy; which was referred to the Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads.
 He also presented a resolution of the Legislature of Arkansas, relative to estab- fishing a mail route from Ultima Thule, in that State, to Boston, in the State of Texas; which was referred to the committee on Post Office and Post Roads.
 He also presented resolution ot the Legislature of Arkansas, for establishing a mail route in that State from Madison, in OC. faUCIS COuHty, Nhs ]AuSouo'" III Oe'NN son county, to Searcy in White county; and from Helena, along the St. Francis road, to Madison in St. Francis county; which was referred to the committee on the Post Office and Post Roads.
 He also presented resolution of the Legislature of Arkansas, relative to the es- tablishment of a mail route in that State, from Jacksonport, in Jackson county, via Oil Trough, Pleasant Plains, through Pine Grove neighborhood, to Wolf Bayou Post Office in Independence county: which was referred to the committee on the Post Of- flee and Post Roads.
 He also presented a resolution of the Legislature of Arkansas, for establishing in that State a mail route from Batesville, in Independence county, via Mount Ohvet, in Izard county, Melville, Marion. county, Carrollton, Carroll county, and Huntsville, Madison county, to Fayetteville, in Wash 'ington county; which was referred to the
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-08
Abstract of the Decisions of the Supreme
 Court of the State of Arkansas,

Prepared erpresslytorMe True Democrat, 6y
 r. W. HoADLEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-08

H- JOHN R. COX, of Bentonville, is can. ddate for Prosecuting Attorney for the Fourth Ju- dcial Circuit, subject to democratic convention, hould one be held.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-08

CoLoNELcY IN SALINE Co-We are authorized to announce FRANCIS POSEY, of Lost Greek, as . candidate for Colonel of the 18th Regiment of Arkansas Militia.
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Cx J. C. TAPPAN, of Helena, is candidate for Circuit Judge of the first judicial circuit, posed of the counties of Phillips, Monroe,s St Francis, Crittenden, Poinsett, Greene, Mississippi and Craighead.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-08

tsB- We are authorized to announce JAMES X. YOUNG, of Hampstead county, candidate for Prosecuting Attorney for the 9th Judicial Cir auit
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-08
SENATE DRAUGHTsMAN.

On motion of Mir. JOHNSON, of Ar kansas, the Senate proceeded to the consid- eraton of the following resolution, submit tel by him on Thursday last; which was agreed to-
 Resolred, That the resolution of the Senate of the United States of the 18th of January, 1852, di rectng the Secretary of the Senate to employ a draughtsman for certain purposes therein specified be, and the same is hereby rescinded and that all public records connected with said officer as draughtsman be delivered to the clerk of the Com mittee on Public Lands for use of said committee.
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Political Demenstratiop.. Se

Louisville, Ky, July 7.-one Of the larpes,
meetings ever held here last night ratified the
nomination Of Douglas and johnson Bonfres
oiazed, cannon Numbered and enthusiasm pre-
vailed
A Democratic State Convention held al Irvine,
Till county, In which thirty-one counties in the
state were represented, unanimously adopted res
olutons endorsing Breckenridge and Lane and
rePudiating Douglas and johnson.
PETERsBURs, Va, July s-Hon. Mr. Pryor
spoke for two hours at Phoenix Hall last mig lit,
defining his position in regard 10 the Presidency
he declared bis preference for ckinridge and
Lane over all other candidates The building
was crowded, and there was great applause for
Breckenridge and Lane.
COLUMBUS, O, July 5.-The Breckenridge Cen
tai Committee appointed are President DR.
John Dawson; Secretary, VIM. A. Neil; Treas
urer, ThOs Sparrow A committee of two from
each congressional district have b, en- appointed
Capt Morrow and Mr.. Prentice are for this tI2thD
district.
BUFFALO, " Y, July The republican rat
ihcatlon meeting last night was the most enthu-
siaslic political gathering in the campaign. The
" Wide Awakers" In uniform, bearing torches
made their first appearance in the procession
Hon Owen LOvejoy, Of III, was the orator of the
evening
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THE LATEST NEWS

TELEG APHIC.

Dunno, July s.-The steamship varana, from
Liverpool on the 9th, ria Londonderry on the
2eth, hrs arrived here Her advices are unim
portant
The reported resignation OF the Neapolitsnt
Ministry has nanspred, and Commander Spinelli
had been called upon 70 join the new ministry
Gen. Garibaldi had issued a proclamati c,ll-
lag upon the clergy 10 second the revolution He
bad already enrolled q, co. volunteers and an
her expedition Of 600 was preparing 70 leave
Genoa.
Advices from Palermo state that the othcisI
Gazette lad published proclamation by son Of
Gen Benedetti, calling upon the army 10 rise
against the BourbOns.
THk LATEST
LONDON, June &c The English funds wery
heavy yesterday. A new Sandman loan was en-
pected 70 be offered at Turin for public subecrip-
ton. The London Times says the promised sar
dinian loan comes too late
A meeting Of the working classes held last
night on Paddngton Green 90 consider the high
prices The resolutions denounce the present
famine prices az the result Of monopoly and class
Legislation.
The Paris Seicle declares the pspsl loan oon
uary To the traditions Of the church
The Palermo papers say thst Garihaldi Lost up-
2sth. - NV
Paris, Thursday.-The Moniteur publishes a
convention between France and England r,la
tive to division Of the captures in China
COMMERCIAL.
LIVERPOOL, June Cotton closed dun hut
steady. sales for three days ~ .OOO bales
Breadstuns were quiet, but steady.
Provisions dull.
Consols for account 93x
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GEORGETOWN.
cesrssresdsses Of Tas Sssv.

6EeRsKrowN, July Q, 1850.
ne present week Is an Interesting one for the
friends OF education In our community. the FIRST
three days being filed with examinations and
exhibitions Of the numerous educational institu-
uons In our city. This afternoon the annual
terminanon OF the course of moral philosophy at
Ueorgetown College is announced, and the exer-
cises Will as usual, be Of most interesting char
acier This afternoon, also, the senior female
department OF Georgetown school will be exam
lhed Tomorrow scommencementd ay at Gorge
town College, the exercises commencing at q
O'Clock a. m; and on the day after the annual
distribution of premiums at the Convent Of the
visitation takes place. AS both these institutions
are among the first Of the Kind In our country
and the annual exercises are generally attended
by an immense throng of citizens and strangers
II viii be well for lovers Of comfort 10 attend
early On "Wednesday morning, also. the annual
exhibition Of Trinity Church Benevolent School
takes place, and in the afternoon Of that day the
annual distribution Of premiums to the pupils Of
the Georgetown School.
We are requested 70 call the attention Of the
friends Of Breckenridge and Lane, in our city, 70
the advertisement In another column IL will be
seen that the procession from here will Join the
First Ward delegation Of Washington at Stott's
Hal, about * p. m. IL is expected that the
meeting will be a most interesting one.
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Prem Pixies Peak

ST. JOSEPH, Mo July The Pixies Peak ex-
press has arrived with $1,000 in dust, and Den
Yer city dates 90 the 2Sth ult The Indian depre-
dauons upon Struggling parties and on the ranches
had become so frequent that meeting Of the cit
liens had been held 20 consider what means could
be taken 10 prevent them Two Arrapaboe chiefs
were present at the meeting portion Of the time
he outrages In the main consist Of the Indians
taxing whatever they desire from parties unable
to resist them. tearing down fences turning their
ponies into the gardens and DESTROYING them and
In some cases, shooting at the whites one or
two Of whom are known TO have been killed
The chiefs thought il hard thai they should be
held accountable for the bad acts OF their own
and few other natives in tbisvicinity but said
that SO Tar as their own men were concerned. they
would hold them respOnsi BILE for any injury done
TO the whites. An effort was made TO pass a res
oluton TO drive the Indians from the country II
they dld not leave within three DAYS; but more
moderate counsels prevailed, and the troubles
VIII no doubt be peaCeablY arranged The mi ming
news Is unchanged. Business was dull and money
scarce The weather was hot with frequent
showers
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DIED.,


Al NswbuIgh, n; Y, on the morning of the 9TH
inst Mrs. EDWARD A. POLLARD, aged 20
years. daughter of George w. Barry, of this city.
The friends of the family invited 20 attend the
funeral from the Church of the Epiphany Tuesday
morning. at 10 o'clock.
On the 9th inst, SAM'L ASBURY, infant son Of
Joseph and amelia Mansfield, aged Is months.
His funeral will take place from the residence of
hts parents, No. 494 E street south, between 9Th
and Ith SITS castor tomorrow Tuesday afternoon,
On the It'll instant. JOSEPH PARKER NOR
hlS, l1fant son OF DIR. p. j. and Caroline n. Hor-
witz.
On Saturday, the 18th instant, HENRY L., infant
son OF Jas and Ell Yen Thomson.
Lines tcrittsn onfthe death Of Miss MARY ELIZA
~, BETH WATSON,
ra no departed this life on the 3nth day Of June.
great suferer-havIng been sick for many long
ihonths. But she did not murmur she bore her
trials with patience, until she was called home, to
live forever. She was a kind and dutifui daughter
ana leaves mother and sister TO mourn her loss
which never will be replaced.
Thy suerings al ended thy cares are all DER;
m sure thy Joys Will be great on that bright, happy
Where kind ones have been waiting. with their
songs of love,
To greet you in the New Jerus alem above.
Farewell forever, from this thine earthly home!
In that sunny cline may thy happy spirit roam
w here the good and the blessed forever dwell
In That heavenly land. Sister, farewell.
Our loss is her eternal gain;
On, we would not ask for her to remain,
ohe has left this world of sin and care
And gone to dwell where the holy angels are.
washington city, ID. c., july s, 1850.
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Arrest Of the Ascending Secretary Of the
Pacific Mail SteamshipCo

UTICA, y. Y, July 6.-Frederick Hoffman, the
missing Secretary Of the Pacific Mall Steamship
Company, was TO day arrested near Trenton Falls
Oneida county, by officer Hugh Masterson, Of the
independent corps Of railroad detectives. Hof-
man is arrested on charge Of forging two checks
Of Sl,JOO each. He is also concerned in an over
issue Of stock Of the Pacific Mail Steamshi p
Company, to the amount certainly Of $50 600,
aud perhaps much more. Oficen have been in
pursuit Of Hoffman since May 81. The prisoner
Is now in custody. He denies that he 10 the man
sought, although he has been identified by par
Is here
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Later from the Pacific

FAYETTEVILLE, ARK, July 9.-The overland
mail Of le 18th ult has arrived. The sloop-of-
war CYane sailed on the 18th for Panama.
OREGON.-Logan has been elected by $50 ma
jority for governor. The legislature stands
Democrats favoring Lane and Fusion Democrats,
2l; Republicans, 10. This is according TO a
Democratic source. Ii is, however, believed that
the election will result in favor of Baker, (Rep.
and an anti-Lecompton man to the U. s. Senate
The Pony Express was reestablished on the
22d
The steamer John L Stevens sails on the 10th
with 81 400 600 in specie
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The RemoraI of Col Nsrth.

ALBANY, July The removal Of Col. North,
Special Agent Of the Post once Department. is
well founded Col. North's removal is dated
Goth June, Immediately after the Baltimore Con-
veutOn, but was not received until yesterday, in
consequence Of his absence In Vermont, where
he was engaged in prosecuting John whitcomb,
an ingenious mail robber of Canada, Boston and
New York mails. Col. North has been one Of
the most efficient officers In the Departm ent since
1853, having served seven wears
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Alexandria Niarlefs.

ALEXANDRIA, July e-Flour-Fsmily 50 SOs
g. rs; extra IS 75a6 l2; super IS 25s5 81. Wheat
white, far TO good, 81 .33ssl 46; red al asa
81 "a. Corn-white 75a7sc.; yellow 7Oa72c; MIXED
75c. per bushel. Seeds-Timothy - 5OaS3 50;
Clover IS 75aS6 Flaxseed 81 30al As. Provis-
ionS-Butter, roll, lsa2Oc Bacon n kal2c Pork
s7a7 so Lard I3al4c. Whisky 2ta;}Oc
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HosTRTTER's STOMACH BIrTKRs.-Ths doubt
with which an OH deceived community Is apt to
look upon al medical prsPassstSSns has long sisce
universal and invaluable success of Hosfefsr's
Stomach Bifters. Their effect in all disorders of
they are the necessary result OF certain medical
properties never heretofore combined in prepa-
ration, bat they nevertheless ASTONISHING. Aged
persons who deemed themselves past help from
medicine, declare ito use the words Of CORES
. new lease Of life. unquestionably the a ajority
of dangerous diseases are the of spring of d spep
sia and for this complaint, as well as the maadies
out oft, there is nothing In the world nike Hostel
tsy's Stomach Bttteys, Whlsh IL now sold by all
druggists throughout the world. jy 2-eo5t