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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-13
The National Democrat.

The leader in our Douglas cotemporary is labored rcfutation of the charge we made last week, thai. the National seldom makes a point" Impressed with the necessity of making one, or something closely resembling q "point," the adroit editor pulls off his coat and imagining that he is "Sallie' and Hon. w. L. Yancey is the bear" he "pitches into" that gen. tleman in very merciess manner. In as much as we are not MT. Yancey, and are not advocating Mr. Yanceys claims to the presidency, the "point" which the Ma tional makes very closely resembles the famous exploits of !" Ransy Sniffle," or of Don Quixote fighting the wind-mill.- However, as MT. Yancey is not here, and most probably could not see the "point" if he was, we will notice the strictures on that statesman, first, because we do not like to hear such a polished gentleman as Mir. Yancey abused, and secondly, because our sympathies are always with any one who is so severely exeoriated. This thing of skinning a gentleman alive is no child's play, and we hope therefore the next time the National roasts victim .that it will Take him up tenderly." Speaking of Yancey the National says:
 "In 1859, he was condemned and read out of the democratic party by the press of h sState. Feder- aiisa and disanioa ttea raRklea in kis heart. Ie was read out of the party for advocating the same doctrine which he advocates now"
 All this may be so, in the fertile imagina- ton ot the writer but there is something exceedingly Imaginable in seeing " Sallie" so completely whip herself instead of whip ping the bear" Federalism and dis union ranlSled then in his heart" "Lay on sallie." We did not thinl it possible for man to be both federalist and dis unionist, to be in favor of a strong and
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-13

QUESTIONS FOR THE NArIoNAL.-Will our Douglas neighbor answer the following questions, so that we can understand what points he is trying to makel
 Rx9- Does the constitution carry slavery into the common territories of the United States?
 Gsg- If, in the event of Lincon's election, any State or States secede, would you ad- wise, or aid in coercing them back?
 Rsg- Do you believe Lincoln if elected, would carry out faithfully his oath of office, or pervert it to the detriment of the South?
 Gss- You make the following assertion in the last issue:
 "Old Abe and his friends are now contri- buting money to the Breckinridge cause So the dissolution of the Union will be purchased in part by old Abe's money"
 Did you not know this was "deliberate falsifcation?''
 Ess~ Do you really think there is any danger of dissolution of the Union?
 GsE~ Did you not know the senseless let ter, which you republiShed from the Jeffer- son Independent, was cheat and swindle, and does not the republication make you poyticeps c,5ninis?
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-13
THE REAL IssUE.-We have elsewhe

THE REAL IssUE.--We have elsewhere successfully repelled the charge that the real issue in the presidential canvass is union or disunion." Let us now inquire what is the real issue If we reflect for a moment what will be the consequence if any combination of Douglasism and Bell ism should defeat Breckinridge at the South, we will then see and understand the issue. Breckinridge's defeat at the South would be regarded as virtual surrender of the doctrine that Congress should protect the rights of the South should the territo- ries refuse to to so or pass anti-slavery laws. If the vote should be in favor of John Bell it will be considered an indorse- ment of his protective tariff policy, the re- ception Of abolition petitions. and general plan of yielding to the most unreasonable demands of the North. If the vote of the South Is cast in favor of Stephen A. Doug las 1t will be virtual indorsement of his odious squatter sovereignty. which will undoubtedly shut us out from the territo- ries forever. Men of the South look at the real issue and stand on prineiple-your action then cannot be wrong.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-13
Wise in his own Conceit." :"

The National parades with osteutatious stupidity, an irrelevant quotation from the True Demoerat-written before we took charge of the paper but which we indorsc if it amounts to anything -forgetful of its own record so shamlessly contradictory and inconsistent Can our neighbor see the "point" or points Y" in the following choice excerpts?
 You can fuse with Mr. Lincoln, who respects you for the good you do him, but will not make you postmasterif you elect ln'''--NatOndI Deu,- ocrat, Aug. 29.
 "The erpanciDebo of the True Democrat is extremely anxious to know who win take office under Mir. Lincoln, and proposes the question to an editor o our city, who we trust, unlike our neigh bor of the True Democrat is trying to defeat Abe Lincoln and not preparing to share his cabinet ap- pointments. Our boltng friend need not give vent to his jealousy, od Abe ,cH mol forget him."-Na- tioaal Democrat, Oct. 9ah.
 The National need not "vent his ieal- ousy," for we do not hesitate to say that we would hold no office in the gift of a black republican president But supposing Douglas to be successful, we object most seriously to his appointing the editor of the National Minister to England till he learns how to spell erpancie.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-13
Will You Vote for John Bell

Nfeat pOlltlcai OattleS are not won Oy the abandonment of principles. When we ask our readers dispassionately whether they will vote for John Bell or not, the purport of our question is--wil you abandon all the political principles which you have ever cherished, and accept instead the evils of federalism amt the. .elap-trap of mounte
 banks? We have published at different times enough of Bells record to prove to every candid man that John Bell is unsound. When we prefer the charge of unsoundncss on the slavery question, we do not mean that he wishes to, abolish slavery, but that he has mistaken the soutdern idea, that he fails to appreciate the southern civilization, that he is one of those phlegmatic individ- uals, who tolerate without loving and apol- ogize for instead of defending and uphold ing our institutions. He is a trimmer by nature, and having seen in the physical world that water extingushes fire he uses the same theory in politics, and pours cold water on the generous ardor of the South
 His only claim to satesmanshp consists in his appreciation of one fact--the increasing strength of the North and the diminishing power of the South; and the sum and sub stance of his political philosophy-th concentrated essence of his entire record is found in this one dogma the only hope of the South is to conciliate the North by yielding to her most exhorbitant de- mands, for Ae sake Qf the Union and the election of John Bell President" It was this ignoble sentiment that actuated him when he went for protection against the free-trade interests of the South, when he favored national bank, when he protested against the removal of the deposits, when solit ary and alone among southern mem bers he favored the reception of abolition petitions, when he opposed the annexation of Texas, when he protested against the repeal of the Missouri compromise and op. | posed the Lecompton constitution. Nc one of these in and of themselves would be sufficient grounds upon which to impeacl Mr. Bell, as good southern and conscien tious northern men have occasionally CT rel in judgment, but how can even the par. | tiality of Mr. Bells advocates defend a mar who was never right-never true to the South-never awake to her just interests but always cringing from danger and pan dering to ruthless and oppressive northern spirit? How can we forgive the statesman who totally mise sconceivesand ndmlsunderstand our interests? How can we vote for NIr Bell, an unsound man on an ambiguou; platform, and repudiate the platform O John c. Breckinridge, the only one favor | able to the South when by so doing we no
 virtually indorse Douglas squatte, Fignty heresy, but likewise the high tN policy, which the Union party, in common with the black republicans, advo cate! There is not genuine democrat in the United States, who will vote for John Bell, and no southern whig or know noth- ing will support him, unless he is willing to ignore the true interests of the South for the sake of party name.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-13
. A Douglas Hector We'll Answered.

~The States Rights Eagle, one of our ablest State papers, thus turns the argu- ments of Mr. Farrelly upon himself:
 By way of sustaining the squatter sov ereignty, unfriendly legislation views of Mir. Douglas, he pledged a forfeit of his reputation as lawyer, and as 8 man of judgment, that the constitution did mol re- cognize Slapes os property. If it recognizes any species of property, it seems to us that 1t does recognize slaves as such, and this is the opinion of the supreme court. And if Judge Douglas and Judge Farrely do not by the constitution, recognize our slaves to be property, we would, as possessors of slaves, and recognizing this institution of slavery as morally, reigiously, and social just and right, be doing ourselves great in justice, and violating our own consciences, and oar own rights and interests to elect Douglas as cur chief executive. These very views so inmieal to the South and so closely allied to black republican doe trines is what has rendered odious that otherwise great man."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-13
ELECTORAL
Total .129, 900. |.

According to agreement made by the. combination in Pennsylvania that the vote shall be given to whoever can be elected the 27 votes of that State will be given to him; and the union in New Jersey will give him more, which will be- just over what is required. Thus it will be seen from figures, how important it is that the lovers of the South and of the Union should not be divided on this occasion. Let those free stltes who i tend to give their vote for Breckinrdge, be given to understand that the South is united to secure his election, and their example will be contagious. We shall elect him, and with as wild burst of enthusiasm, as greeted his nomination as Vice President four years ago. Let the people ponder on these things, consider the question in candid spirit, and we need have no fear that Lincoln will be elected.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-13
MistakeS as Plenty as Blackberries

The presiding genius of the National DemocIat has the happy faculty of misun- derstanding all arguments which do moi jump with his peculiar views. In this way he avoids the reasoning of an opponent.- On this account it is likewise serviceable faculty, but we fear he has practiced it so long that some of his readers will imagine that 1t is not intentional on his part, but arises from the inability to comprehend plain position-from habit, we sup pose, of contemplating grander themes.- Last week we asked if Mir. Rust was above the instructions of his constituents; very appropriate question to ask the National after the assertion made by it, that Col. Rust would vote for Douglas, without re- gard to the wishes of his constituents, should the election go into the House. This the National calls presumption. :" We are not surprised at this dicovery - After reading the Jfrst article in the Ma tional no one will be surprised at what the second may say. After rambling through half column of balderdash we find the following lucid and categorical answer to our question::
 W e answer No but there are few boltng electors, before the people ot Arkansas, who are above the instructions of their irconstituencv-worse than that--if they vote for any other candidate than Stephen A. Douglass in the electoral college fl.ntra ...I. .l people of Arkansas"
 In other words-for we must translate this profound reasoner--the electors must vote for Douglas whether he gets a single vote at the ballot-box or not Such pro- position is so eminently absurd that we confess we rather pity than blame the Doug. las men if they are all like the editor of the National. They are not responsible fol what they say. Let us treat them kindly for we should pity the misfortunes of ou fellow creatures. Especially, we beseech you, keep in good humor with the Ma tional Democrat. Love it for its weak nesses, as we do some frail pet beauty, and allow it to talk at random for its wayward nonsense is delicate satire on the stupidi- ty of its readers.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-13
weak governmental one and the same time,

weak governmentato at one and the same time, tobe in favor of state-rights and federal isQ but the editor of the National, with re Arkeble foresight into the future, with q Comprehensive grasp of all political com pl3 ities, and a fecundity of brilliant para dq es unequalled by Macaulay himself, mi Les Yancey in one short paragraph a fr sater and conservative, a feleralist an Ia state-riglits dem ocrat, a madman and a lily schemer, southern extremist and af bolitionist, a honey tongued Judas and d Frible < bear" His comments remind u5kery much of those brilliant effusions, in hich the greatest of English essayists soA Aetimes neglected the truth of history, and violated the laws of nature, in order to shgae his readers with some dazzling '9oint." While reading the National we arc.at loss sometimes to know whether we are reading history or romance, philo- soEy or poetry. If intended for history VIC commend 1t for tine nouefty of tine ayte, inEhch the facile writer contrives to ig- ma the facts in the case, and chooses to coafider his readers simpletons. If intend q for romance, it deserves our special ap- kation for the ingenuity with which the d kry laws of nature are violated; if Dsophy or poetry, we would class 1t that transcendcntal school which
 as metaphysics and poetry in such
 tiful confusion that it is impossible to
 tpig from puppy"
 ' tier getting through with the paradoxi.
 Letch of Hon. w. L. Yancey, in which
 est we do not yet see the ..point, :"
 Rational continues
 kVe have another point to make, and that is tMs, our neighbor is made the dupe and tool of this same man Yancey, and his uuholly crew, to elect Abe Lincoln over the nominee of the time honored democratic party"
 We are under many obligations to "Sal- lie' for whipping the "bear'' and taking him off, as we did not know before that Yancey was such mighty magician. We are again lost in amazement at the sagacity of the National, which can discover that we, in company with such honest but ig norant gentlemen as Hon. R. w. Johnson, Capt Pike, Jeff, Davis, J H. Hammond, Dan'l s. Dickinson, John c. Breckinridge and others, have been "duped" by MT. Yancey. What profound knowledge of human nature! The editor of the National is ou faH on every subject from the com plexities of the body polite down to the anatomical construction of q prairie hen. We hope his acknowledged wisdom and our complimentary notice of him will not make him vain. Again we say, Lay on Sallie.''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-13
Gazetticisms.

The Gazette in speaking of Col, Gantt's s recent speech at this place is decidedly rich on the "ealf story" We copy para graph as striking illustration of the poetry @ politics:
 About this stage ofproceedngs Col. Can't, after dwelling with great unetion on Businesses oj our beautiful uaiieys," and denouncing any one who would '' strike down the corner stone" of our ins
 tutiuns, enlightened the audience with one of his characteristic anecdotes. Here we wish to record a peeuliarity of Tennessee politicians-especially those from Yellow Creek: Notwithstanding the anecdotes may have been stale among the signers of the declaration of independence, they generally happen aqain to these Arkansas Tennessee polit- eians and they are either witnesses of, or heroes in, them. Like the rest of his tribe Col Can't said he was q witness of this occurrence. He was in a beautiful valley in Virginia. The Blue Ridge loomed up in the distance before him. Undulating hills and far off mountains with here a cascade and there the sound of an invisible waterfall, made the edge work of the scenery. In the valley all
 ras .ss~sa- ealfel .i..r- of q thousand flowers; and the forest was musical with the feathered minstrels warhling their madri gals This was a scene to inspire poet, and the Colonel being of that persuasion felt the inspira- ton upon him. But his day dream was brought abruptly to an end, by the sight of man holding a muiy bull calf by tue ears, and the determined struggles of the calf to extricate himself He asked the man why he struggled with the calf--he replied by telling himthat stbout four miles beyond far oif cascade there was d hole in the ground and he feared the calf would fall in it. Here the Colonel luterjected fearful precipice in the middle of his valley, which he had forgotten to provide for in the laying off of his plot, and became awfully exer csed lest the calf and the man should be ''PerciPi- tafed into destruction. His illustration was th tt the man represented the Union party, the oaB the people, and the hole he place where Breckinridge keeps himself and his friends We do not object to the Union party being represented by a mani but protest against the reefe being called eaLes; as 10 the hole by which he represents the seethng caudron Of Yanceysm and dsuuiomi m he his named ithimstlf and wesh dlnot disagree with him as t6 his right 10 do go. The 6Raie ot the tuss e
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-13
A Slight Anachronism

"Our neighbor need not be uneasy about Mir Rust consulting the wishes of the people. The people will also consult their own wishes bv leav- ing MT. Breckinridge at home to go hunting on election days to keep from voting for the demo cratic nominee against General Taylor for the Presidency. ."-Natioaai Democrat.
 We deeply sympathize with our demented neighbor. Poor fellow the recent trip to Pine Bluff has totally upset that brilliant intellect, which whilome shed it's serene flight on the intricacies of "squatter sov- ereignt5." The editor of the National laboring under bad mental obscuration, imagines that Gen. Tayilg is running fer the Presidency! He is beginningte tremble for the Little Giant" We must correct the unfortunate delusion. The old general has bivouacked on the spirit shore, he has long since laid aside his earthly laurels for the great campaign of eternity, but Joe Lane, the |" "Marion of the Mexican war;" is as " rough and ready" as ever oll Zacha- " was. ''Dinna you hear his slogan?"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-13
The Next President.

Thcfollowing calculation, taken from the Napoleon Planter, will show that Breckin- ridges chance of being the next president is decidedly favorable. If the South will but unite on him cordially it would make his election certainty. No sensible man will deny that he has popular strength at the South, and can only be defeated in some States through the fatuity of the Douglas men. Let the South rally to the standard of Breckinridge and Lane, and put at rest forever black repubicanism, Douglasism, and protective tariifs--every phase of cen tralization and federalism. But here is the estimate:
 We predict Breckinrdge and Lane will carry the following States, by the annexed majorites:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-13

SUpPosE LINccLN IS ELEo rED.-From the general tone of the Bell and Douglas papers and orators we are left to infer that the anxiety felt by the democrats for south ern interests in case Lincoln is elected is all false alarm-that if constitutionally elected" be will not violate the constitution, but will carry ont his oath of office. If they believe this why not elect him? If their plan for stopping the agitation is cor rect why not take the shortest cut, and by electing Lincoln prope that the slavery question" is swithout :. yitality?' We de- sire to prevent his election, because VIC be- iieve the black republicans in anatieal car nest, but if their programme is humbue and their pretensions jest, 1t is very easy to determine the best method of demonstra- ting the fact
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-13
To the True Democrat Subscribers.

After January l, 1861, all sub scibers who owe one years subscrip- tion will have their papers discontinu- ed, and their accounts put in a train for immediate collection. We hope this notice will induce our friends to pay up arrears ana yearin advance. The outstanding accounts must be collected.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-13
&SO R ewaPd.

DANAWAY from the subscriber on eA
 h the 9th inst, living in Dallas county, 9 ES miles below Philadelphia, my boy ALFRED; XA said boy is about 2S years old lees high, weighs about l60 lbs, black color, rather slender built, has down look when spoken to, and a very slow motioned negro. l traded for the boy about five weeks ago of Mir. Dodd near Benton, Saline coun- ty, and l think he is making either for that place e7 44l M s ll. has lived near tue latter Plaee== The above reward will be given for his delivery ut my place, or s25 if he is confined in any al in the State so that can get him.
 Oct I9. 1860 # T H. BLACKNALL.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-13

our money by an odious system of taxstion for the even less obnoxious evil of stealing our negroes? The South will ponder well on these grave and vital subjects before she can be whistled up or whistled down as if she was but the ghost of her former great ness.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-13
Notice is Hereby Given.

EHAT CERTIFICATE No. 6727, l granted me by the Register and Receiver of the late Land Office of the United States at Helena, Arkansas of the entry by me at said olice of the south half of the northeast quarter of sec ton twenty one(2l) in township eleven(li,) south of the base line, in range five (5) west of the fifth principal meridian, on the 26th ay of July, A. D. 1858, has been lost or destroyed, and that intend to apply to the proper authorities of the United States 10 have the purchase money paid by me for saidland refunded. RICHARD c. GOSNEY.
 Little Rock, Ark, Oct. 18th, 1860. 6x
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-13
N O TT T c IF
LAND OFFICE, Lihle Rock, Ark.

LAND OFFICE, Little Rock Ark
 llth October, ls60.j DATENTS for entries made between the \ 22nd day of December, 1857, and the 18th day of December, 1859, for settlement and cultivation, under the graduation act of August 1, 1854, have been received at this office and tho purchasers are hereby notified to come forward i'm ! mediately and make the required proof of settle ment and cultivaton,' and receive their respective patents, because if said proof is not filed within a
 limited time, the patents will be returned to tho General Land Office, and will then be liable to be- cancelled for non-pertormance of the conditions of settlement and cultivation contemplated by tho graduation act of August4, 1854.
 HENRY A. POWERS, Register.
 P. T. CRUTCHFIELD, Receiuer. Oct. 18th, 1860. 6w.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-13
Y. WALLACE
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DRINKING PLACES IN LoNDoN--In Lon don there are ten thousand places for the sale of intoxicating liquors As an offset to this the temperance associations have erected one hundred fountains dispensing ice-cold water.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
[ Q O E

I. O. o. F. PIKE LODGE No. 12-wll hold regular meet. ngs every TUESDAY EVENING at their Hall on Scott street. THOS. K. WEIGH, N c. A. J, SMITH, Sec'y.
 July 27, io60. If
 FAR WEST LODGE Noa1--wil hold regu- lar meetings on FRIDAY EVENING of each week, at their Hall, near corner of Scott and M arkham sts A. R. SCHULTZ, Secy M. NAVRA, ~. c.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-13
PUBLIC sPEARrNc

will address the people upon the issues involved in the pending Presidential Can vass, in behalf of the National Democratic Nominees, DOUGLAS and JOHNSON, at the following times and places: