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The true Democrat., 1854-04-18
The Rat and the Weasel.

My informant states that farmer in the State of Maine, of his acquaintance, had noticed at different times, for the period of two weeks, combats between large rat and weasel in his barn: from which encounters the latter in- variably came off second best. One day being at work near his barn his attention was attract ed to the weasel very busily engaged in digging a hole in dung heap He watched the wea- sel until he had "tunnelled" the heap; and made hole of considerable size at the entrance, and about half way through the heap; the rest of the hole was tapered of, so that at the place of egress it was barely sufficient size for the slim little body of the weasel to pass through. When the plotter had finished his hole, he went into the barn and engaged his antagonist ratship. Beaten, of course, again in the en- counter, the weasel ran, pursued by the rat, in- to the hole of the dung hill, the grain-eater little suspicious of the snare laid for him. Like many unfortunate human beings, the poor rat was ''stuck," and halted sadly between the two extremes; while his cunning little foe emerged from the small end, and whipping round brisk ly to the larger entrance brought up the rear," and that was soon dead rat. Here now was a regular plan laid, shrewd design carried out successfully on the part of the weasel, for de- stroying foe which was too much for him in fair fight. It showed forethought and con- trivance and there are very strong symptoms of something more than mere instinct -IaNey Farmer.
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of a gentleman esteemed at home as friend. When I found him, unassailed and unattached, making an assault on me, I thought he would be the last man guilty of the act, especially when he knew my friends are his friends. I regret that my colleague (Mr Walsh) entirely outside of this question, should say what he did. had supposed the gentleman from New York, from the intimacy which subsists between us on public matters, would have concurred as to the propriety of sending the Senate bill to the committee of the whole on the state of the Union. I understood him to assert dis tinctly that discussion was necessary, and that it would be proper to take the bill from the Speakers table to avoid the dicussion being brought to premature close, and we prevent ed from giving our views freely and fully. I therefore counted on the support of my col league. 1 do not mean to let articles written by the clerk of the House, in the Union news paper, or any other writing, throw me off the position l occupy. will seek to put the mea- sure in that shape which will give the most satisfaction to the country, and put to rest the fanaticism and outcry which now prevail throughout the land. It is my desire, to ac- eompllsh return to peace and harmony; and 1 would therefore suggest to gentlemen who are anxious for the passage of this bill that it IS not the best mode of accomplishing it to as- sail those who are friendly to the principle and the cardinal outlines. If they desire success they should turn their batteries on the enemies rather than on the friends of the bill.
 The committee rose and the House adjourn ed
The true Democrat., 1854-04-18

BEING PARTIcULAR.-An amusing incident took place yesterday at the St. Charles Hotel, where Mr. Fillmore is stopping. A waiter came to the office with a large bundle of clothes from the laundry, marked P Fillmore," and asked the clerk what room he should take them to. The clerk read the name and scratch ed his head, trying to think if any such person was stopping in the house. "P. Fillmore, P. Fillmore. Who the deuse is F. Fillmore?''- The waiter replied, " know the name is right, for asked particularly what the gentleman's s first name was, and they told me President, and 1 wrote it right down P. Fillmore'' There was some laughing in those parts about that time. N 0. PicaYane, Ap7qI 4.
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LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS TUESDAY MORNING. APR

lar at least, must take its shape and color from your judgment and decision, and whose ultl- mate results must be dependant upon your wisdom, will and energy.
 have, sir respectfully to request, that the letter of Gov. J. $. Conway, may be preserved, on file, as containing many useful suggestions, and an authoritative expression of the present wishes and opinions of the most intelligent, and reliable, of our citizens; and further to ex- press the wish, that may hear from you at the earliest moment with a view to the Con- gressional action; and in the end, that l may be heard in the end that you may come to- as to your method, and your agents to execute this work, when I will submit to you, such other evidences, as I may possess of the wishes of this people. 1 am, sir, most respectfully
 R. w. JOHNSON.
The true Democrat., 1854-04-18
Sonnet.

o Friend! I know not which way must look For comfort, being as I am, opprest,
 To think that now our life is only drest Forshow mean handy work of craftsman, cook, Or groom! We must run glittering like brook In the open sunshine, or we are unblest: The wealthiest man among us is the best: No grandeur now in nature or in book - Delights us. Rapine, avarice, expense, sn This is idolatry; and these we adore: tFu Plain living and high thinking are no more The homely beauty of the good old cause Is gone; our peace our fearful innocence, sa And pure religion breathing household laws.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washinat01. March Is. 1854.i

 SIR: Your letter of the 11th inst. has been received. The cases which it mentions are not embraced in any law of the United States upon the subject of naturalization; and, it is believed, have not been decided by any court in this country. Although, in general, it is not the duty of the Secretary of State to express opin- ions of law, and doubts may be entertained of the expediency of making an answer to your enquiries an exception to this rule; yet l am under the impression that every person born in the United States must be considered as citi- zen of the United States, notwithstanding one or both of his parents may have been alien at the time of his birth. This is in conformity with the English common law, which law is generally acknowledged in this country. And a person born of alien parents, it is presumed would be considered natural born citizen of the United States, in the language of the con- stitution so as to make him eligible to the presidency.
 I am, sir very respectfully,
 your obedient servant,
 w. l.. MARCY. JOSEPH B. MOVES, New York city.
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ARkANSAS-
 D. ". JEFFREY, Mount Olive, lizard cour R. l.. PHILLIPS, Washington, Hempsteadunty; ]. T. MiLEHAM, Franklin county; Wm. NJ. BOWERS, Fayetevile; GIDEON TUCKER, Batesville, Independef county; JOHN A. LINDSAY, Powhattan; ELIHU RANDOLPH, Desha county; JOHN M. MTTCHEL, Gansville, Green coty; VIM. R. CAIN, Pocahontas Randolph coui; LEWIS SUTFiN, Boliver, Poinsett county; ROOF II. HOWELL, Dover, Pope county J. <. JORDAN, Monticello Drew county; THO'S RIGGS, Postmaster at Richwoods,l ard county VIM. M VAN VALKENBUR RGH, WanelBradiey CO GREEN R. JONES, Esq.,, Smithville, Lavnce county l.. B. VENABLE, Van Buren county; JOHN HAYIS, Bradley county; E. H. JACKSON, Mount PensOn Jackson )unV; VIM. A. CRAWFORD. saline county; J. W. McCONAUGHEY, Sea1cy, Wmte cntS A. J. BROOKS, Bloomer, Sebastian county JAMES M. MONTGOMERY, Lewisville, ,.aAyette co Capt. ". LANDERS, sulphur Rock, ind,enlence co J. ". WILDER, trave.ing agent to solicit abcrptions ". B. YOUNG, Uoyer fOpe county: THO'S F. AUSTIN, Melville, Marion couy; j. W. BERNARD, Nomostown, Pope cour; JAS R. BERRY, P. 4I., Huntsville, Macorcounly; JAfs N. JOHNSON, ?. M., Friendship, SnecOunty; C. (L. SWEET, Sweetville, Crittenden couty;' THO'S MILLS, Polk county; 5OHN W. FULLERTON Hot Springs; ROBT ATKINSON, Leek's Store, Ouacha ounty; Dr. L. L. MARTIN, Long View, Ashley ouny N. l.. BAKER, Fulton county; JACOB PATE, P. NJ, Pleasant Plains, lntepsence co
The true Democrat., 1854-04-18

HoEBs's LOCK PIcKED-We see by the Lon- don papers that the great Hobbs has beeu de- feated; that he and his locks are shom of their honors At the institution of civil engineers \ paper was read by MT. Hobbs pointing ont wl he considered to be the defects of EnRfnh 1c&l and fully describing the peculiar exS his own locks, rendering them safe ho1d TIT tempts of false keys and picklocki journed discussion on the paper q, tion, much astonishment and anu created by the fact that John Got man in Messrs. Chubb's employ, he had found out simple plo6 Hobbs's locks could be picked
 bought by different gent5a1
 vouched for the truth tGxf .l explained the way inv piece of watch-s -sEiHo
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 We have procured, cost of over sixee hundred dol lar one of Isaac Adams mammoth printing machines, which enables us to do and pamphlet work in asuperior style and at very low prices.
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AMERICAN CITIzENsHIP-In answer to an interrogatory propounded to him by MT. Nones, Notary Public in~New York, Secretary Mar cy has wrtten~the following letter on a point of interest in connexion with our naturalization laws.
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25

PARIS, SaturdAy, Dec. ~ 1854.
Anniversary Of the Coup d. d'Efaf--Navai Losses
Of the Allies BY Casualties at Sea-Aproaching
MsetiWg Of the Legislative Chambsrs- The
French Press on the Erents in the Crima-
"7hs Prince of the Mountain"-M. FoMid in
Dsgrace-Reconsfructio Of the Spanish Minis
try The Last Ne,cs from the Seat Of War--
Theatricai Gossip, &c.
The Emperor may call this his sun Of Austeriitz
for after days Of incesssnt wind seet and snow the
sun IL now high over head, beaming its cheering
rays over city whose inhabitants 80 dearly prize
its genial influence, that IL has but to shine, and
every door and window flies open TO welcome IL,
while all the people rush abroad to gladden. in Its
light This Is the third anniversary of that famous
coup d'dat from which 80 many results have flown,
and are stil in embryo. 1t seems but yesterday
when the deed was done, and Paris looked on in
stupifed anazement. I saw, on that day, Napoleon
ride through the largo masses OF cavalry which,
lining the great avenue Of the Champs Elyeees,
we're drawn up to receive him. His flushed cheek and
fevered eye were witnesses Of the fiery commotion
which burned within that silent soul; and, as boldly
and right martially he galloped up the lines saw
too, in my minds eye some Of thoss tracks Of blood
which are since visibla on the msp Of Euyope
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25

STRONG nOrthwest winusr tnicK Anu cIouuy zoV
At noon took pilot off Point Lynas detained hours
for Of water the Bar arrived in the Mersey at
10 p NJ, thus making from Nov. 90 at P. M to Dec.
at 10 p. NJ, IA days hours "apparent timen
Deduct hours for detention Of tide at the Bar and
also deducting the difference Of longitude, hours As
minutes.
Apparent time of passage, IA days A hours.
Mean true time of passage, Is days, IL hours Is
minutes.
Claims to be the fastest passage made by q sail
ing ship, and has made voyages in IL months,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25
Nov. 20 Discharged pilot at P. NJ Monday, Nov. 90.
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NUV. ~ DISCHdIgtu pIIUV dV MUuudyy 1NUVs
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% Moderate westerly winds, with thick weather 240
"a Brisk westerly winds and cloudy .......... 28S
Is Light breezes from westward and Gains :. 1913
90 Light southeasterly winds and cams ...... 1856
q Moderate southerly winds. ............... $50
2S Moderate southwesterly winds and cloudy 263
20 Light southwest winds nds.................. $40
so Brisk breezes and squally ................ 278
Dec. Heavy SQUALLS from north .............2 $50
2 Light westerly winds and squally ........ 220
3 Light breezes and SQUALLS of Cape Clear ). 200
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25

LONDON, Monday, Dec 4, 1864.
Meeting of Parliament anticipated Discussions
on the Sappiies-Probabie Policy of the OpposS
tion- Threatened attack on the Ministry The
Duke Of Ne,rcashe a. War Minister r--Probd-
Die Resigncfion Of Lord Aberdeen Warliks
Spirit of the Nation Of Shopkseprs-P Pubic
Feeiing in France-1ns SouH Di6fcuty-Eng.
iish Viecs Of Kno,c Nofhingism.
The announcement Of the meeting Of Parismen
for the 18th instant has given an impulse to every
club In London. Lord stsuley-I beg his pardon,
old habit makes me forget his accession to the pa
ternal dignityhe Earl Of Derby at the close Of last
session, predicted that ministers would ind them.
selves under the necesstyof Of calling the representa-
tves of the nation together before Christmas; and
II is understood that this conviction has restrained
any Of the opposition which be ID the recognized
organ-fron making the usual recess speeches,
which generally ssrve - clue to the policy 1t viii
adopt. IL will be remembered that Lord Derby,
towards the close Of he last session. in his place In
the House Of Lords, celsered one OF his happiest
orations ON the subject Of supplies for the war,
and ridiculed, with force Of language which sunk
deep into the minds Of men whose political ken
takes . lcftier range than that Of the multitude,
the idea Of carrying on . war Of such intense
magnitude by such peddling shifts a. had been sub
mitted to Parliament by the Chancellor Of the Ex-
ohequer, Mr.. Gladstone. Mr.. Disrae likewise, In
the House Of Commons, fell foul Of the Same func-
tioDary for having no more exalted object in view
than trumpery sum Of three millions, in the face
Of such inevitable expenditures proceeding which
induced Lord John Russell to claim, with bis usual
sneer, that the right honorable gentleman talked Of
three millions as If Il were . simple half crown,
sufficient proof that he was no longer Chancellor Of
Ee Exctequeg.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25


It is scarcely necessary 70 say that the Cars pro-
tended overtures the subject Of peace mslead -
one. The cruel dissemination Of the wounded q
lnkermann is the light BY which everything Of ihis
thoroughly understood. have stated before, Al
unhesitatinEly repeat it now, that bona Ede rupr
ture with Austria would do moro 70 make the war
popular In France than half dozen Coasack vio-
as legitimate food-as the natural f3od, should ~
of French powder. Austria, too, II hated for her
cruel tyranny, for her successful emancipation o0
the first Napoleon alliance, and her possession a
hended in the Empire Of France. Every French
man believes that the national eagle has bat "a lt
up is head for the House Of Hapaburg to fall like
pack Of cards, and should the war assume the mora
Napoleon has more to gain than lose. But thincs
seem TO be approaching that pam that AustYh
must make her selection.
To turn to things nearer home.
There has been futtering about OF lste Soma
slight straws which anow t6at . morbid ssusitivs-
Dees irrec0ncileablo with that conscious strength
which the Emperors personal bearing seems to war.
rant, exists IN the government Tho chara.ter of
ship Of Bngade-has never been popular since ths
advent Of his cousin to power. The republlcan
party with whom he formerly pretended TO iden-
tify himself are 10 man In favor Of the present.
war But the rapid tranAition Of this SCION Of tho
house Of Bonsparte from the princedom ofths Moun-
tain to that OF the empire, naturally disguised tho
few Of that party who ever had any faith In him
All moderate men, too, were shocked At his treat
ment Of tbe Spanish Ambsssadorship- famous
letter TO his cousin-and the well known hanghti-
pess of his private character. Prince NapOstor.
therefore, went to the East with his whole reputA-
ton 70 win: HehAs, perhaps, been unfortoaats, but
Stree his departure scarcely ansthsng has been,
heard OF him, but either fussy ZEAL which the cx
cummances did net need or intense seeking a cree
tuye comforts under indisposition which was CON.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-14
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-14

How TO GET RID OF MosourroEs.- Mosque
toes, says an exchange, love beef blood bettes
than they do any that flows in the veins Of
human kind. Just put a couple Of geneious
pieces on plates, near your bed at night, and
you win sleep untroubled BY these nests In :
the morning YOU viii find them full and stu-
pid with beef blood, and the meat s@cked a.
dry as a cork.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-14
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-10-14
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