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The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
Agents for the True Democrat

ARKANSAS
 J K; R PTMPHREY' ronP Union county;
 W. B. STEER, Pike county:
 H. T. DICKERMAN, esq., Franklin and Scott court;es. L; M. STROUD, Carroll county;
 VIM. E. SMITH, Washington county; GARLEN SILVEY, Jackson county. A. J. HAYS, Ashley county;
 D. W. JEFFREY, Mount Olive, lizard county. E, IL; PHILLIPS, Washington, Hampstead county; GIDEoN TUCKER Batesville, Independence county; JOHN A. LINDSAY, Powhattan; ELIHU RANDOLPH, Desha county; JOHN M. MITCHELL, Gainsville Green county: VIM R CAIN, Pocahontas, Randolph county; LEWIS SUTFIN, Boliver, Poinsett county: ROOF H. HOWELL, Dover, Pope county; J. $. JORDAN, Monticello, Ore county; IHO'S RIGGS, Postmaster Richwoods lizard county: VIM M VAN VALKENBURGH, w arren, Bradley co; Gk6EN K: JONES, Esq, smithvle, Lawrence county JOHN HAvIS Bradley county; c H. JACKSON, Mount Penson, Jackson county: VIM. A. CRAWFORD, Saline county: J. ". McCONAUGHEY, Searcy, White county; A. J. BROOKS, Boomer, Sebastian county: JAMES M MONTGOMERY, Lewsville, Lafayette co: Capt; ": LANDERS, Sulphur Rock, Independence co; w. B. YOUNG, Dover Pope county: " THO'S F. AUSTIN, Melville, Marion coun,v. J. ". BERNARD, Nonostown, Pope county; JAS K. BERRY, P. M., Huntsville Madison conn,v. JAS N. JOHNSON, P. M., Friendship Saline conntv. C L. WEET, Sweetville, Crttenden county: ' THO'S MILLS, Polk county; JOHN W. FULLERTON, Hot Springs; JOHN w. WILDER, Valley Grove; ROBT ATKINSON, Leeks Store Ouachita county: Dr. L. L. MARTIN Long View Ashley comfy: N. L. BAKER, Fulton county; JACOB PATE, M., Pleasant Plains, Independence CO K. l.. CARG1LE Conway county. VIM. C. NORTON, Ref's Bluf Drew county.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
Great Fiye at Shreveport

The tourishing town of Shreveport has been the scene of very disastrous fire, of which the Southwestern, of the 4th inst, gives the follow ing account:
 Our citizens were aroused yesterday morning, about 3 o'clock, by an alarm of fire On pro- ceedng te the scene we found that the build ing formerly occupied by Mir. Horne, as a re- staurant, situated on Texas street, between Spring and Commerce streets, was in fames- The adjoining buildings being all wood, the fire spread with greas rapidity, and in short time the long range of frame tenements extending from the river to Morris's drug store were in ashes. Morris's drug store then caught on fire, from which the flames communicated to the Nelson House. fine three story brick building, which was also consumed.
 At one time there was no calculating where the fire would stop, but our fire company, al. though newly organized, worked nobly, and prevented the flames from crossing Texas and Spring streets, and preserved Mr. Bells house from destruction. The warehouse of Mr. Nor ITS, in the rear of his store, being fire proof, escaped unharmed. The building in which the fire originated had not been occupied for some time past, therefore the confagration was the work of an incendiary
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
By Royal Letters Patent.

THE HYDROMAGEN. or Waterproof. Anti-COnsumptive Cork SOles, manufac. tured by HarcOurt, Bradley & Co.,, A Market St., Manchester.
 Principal Warehouse, 1O2 Wood street, Cheapside, EngEard. American Establishments, 38 Ann street and 1O2 Nassau street. NeU York, .. S. rTN HE Hydromagen valuable discovery protecting many Lung diseases, without any doctong whatever The Hydromagen is the form of sole and inside boot shoe Its medcated character powerful antidote to disease.
 thy in the coldest raniest weather the foot not become wet if the Hydromagen is inserted Ladies the ghtes oled boots shoes in the incement weather with imPunity while Consumption, prevalent general adoption They entirely supercede overshoes, the latter the feet pespire unhe althy icy weather like ida rubbers While the the feet appear extremely arge the Hydomagen, being thin slice of cork prepared peculiarly placid inside does the of the boo the foot appear untidy To Children they extremely valuable, they may engage with comfort and healthy effects Their expense is need menon besides, those who paronize them will find their yearly doctors bills much diminished thereby
 As the Hydromagen becoming known, it's sale is increasing almost incredible extent, Last don, Manchester Birmingham, Lverpoo Glasgow, Leeds, Dublin Paris, Antwerp Hamburg and Berlin, sales reach ed 32 450 pairs of Cork Soles This the number will far surpass that.
 Ask the Faculty their opinion of their value preven- Coughs Colds Bronchitis Asthma, and Consumption.
 Mems Size, per pair, B cents
 Ladies' do do 30 do
 Boys x Misses do 9 do
 NoTIcE-From the Retail Prices make very liberal allowance Jobbers and Wholesalers that any store an article that be kept store among class of goods. For terms, apply to
 HarcOurt, Bradley Co.,,
 38 Aan Street, Nea0 Fork.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
THE GREAT CANADIAN COUNTERFEIT GANG.

THE GREAT CANADIAN COUNTERFEIT GANG. A month or two since we announced the ar rest Tn Canada of a gang of seven persons en- gagged Ill the manufacture of counterfeit bank plates and dies on the most extensive scale For long period this gang have been quite suc- cessful in circulating their counterfeits upon the banks off the United States, and in some instan- ces men have grown gray-headed and wealthy in the business. We learn from a gentleman from Montreal, that the gang arrested are to have their trial there on the 18th of this month. Among the number is True F. Young, who. several years since, was in custody in this city on similar charge. There is also one of the Bonny family; an old man of sixty, named Heard, possessed of considerable wealth, whose daughters signed the bills; also three men named Bowers, Wilson and Gleason, the latter an ex- cellent engraver. The spoil obtained from them is probably the most extensive ever se- cured in the United States. There were no less than forty-seven bank plates, nearly all for counterfeits on banks in the United States
 At the time of the arrest of these counterfeit CTS, an attempt was made by the officer and his posse to arrest man named Phelps, charged with number of daring bank forgeries. Phelps got the alarm, and stationed himself in an up- per room, to which there was but narrow pas sage way. He was armed with two double barreled guns two revolvers, a bowie-knife and slung shot, and kept the officers at bay for six hours, when he was finally arrested, but on the way to prison, in the custody of three men, he made his escape, and has not since been seen.
 Sheriff Clark arrested at Portland, day or two since, man named Dunn, who had been sentenced to fourteen years imprisonment for counterfeiting but who managed to break jail and escape. He was taken back to his old quarters at Sherbrook, Canada.
 It is to be hoped that by the breaking up of this great band, who, with others, for the last twenty or thirty years, from the Canada side, have flooded the United States with enormous quantities of counterfeit money, a blow has been given which will finally put an end to the bus iness-BOst0 True. -
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
The Burning of the Princess.

slip from the office of " Fort Adams Item, furnishes the following particulars of this mel ancholy affair:
 The Princess left the landing this morning about daybreak. She had on board, we hear, full freight of cotton Cover three thousand bales) which will be total loss, together with the boat books, papers, and money. Those of the passengers who were fortunate enough to escape, lost of their effects on board the ill fatod steamer. The fire occurred within short distance of this place, and immediately she was enveloped in the destroying elements. She succeeded, however in landing at the plantation of Dr. Taylor, about one and half miles be- low this place, and while writing this, the de- stroying element is still consuming her.
 She was tied to the shore. but the ropes hay- ing been consumed by the flames, she is now drifting down the stream.
 From the last information, we learn that two ladies and one child, from the cabin were lost. and three or four males, among whom was the engineer; some report that the whole number lost was ten
 The Cora, at the time of the commencement of the confagration, was laying at Mr. O'Bryan's wood yard, about two miles below, and as soon as possible came to her assistance, and succeeded in saving the lives of several persons who were on bales of cotton adriftin the river. We learn that the fire originated in some pine wood lay ing near the boilers, and cut off almost instan- taneously, all communication with or egress from the bow of the boat
 We understand that the boat was only insur- ed for small part of her value, the balance will fall upon her owners. This together with the loss of the steamer Natchez, will fall heavi- ly upon the company; they were the favorte packets in this trade.
 The steamer Louisa arrived at Natchez on Monday morning, and furnished the editorof the Courier with the names of the persons lost as far as ascertaned. They are:-Mrs. Welse and child, Miss Wilson, George Brantz, 1st engineer one deck hand, an Irishman, one negro belong ing to MT. Mark Izods, one negro cabin boy, be- longing to Dr. l.. P. Blackburn, two negroes belonging to Capt. Holmes, two negro girls of Stephen Rouh's.
 Wounded-John Williams, badly, but may recover. It is thought by Capt. Jackson that eight or ten others were lost, names unknown. Col. Wm. w. Wood sustained serious injuries. but there are prospects of his recovery.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

NOVEL ScENE.-The ex-postmaster of Bos- ton is in Germany. He sends home an account of dinner to railway congress, at which a locomotive appeared upon the table, to which was attached train loaded with dishes of the choicest and most solid food. The succulent train advanced slowly, in imitation of the pas- senger trains upon all German roads. After having made the tour of the table without stop- ping, in order to give view of the good things with which it was freighted, the train again started, making station in front of each guest and permitting him to fill his plate according to his appetite and fancy. The trains followed each other in constant succession for two or three hours, departing each time we'll loaded with comestibles, and always returning empty to the depot This is just the thing for an American eating table, where the fashion is, ac- cording to English authority, to gulp every thing with railroad speed
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

0T The ladies of Chicago recently held meeting in that city, and passed series of re- solutions, among which we find the following:
 Resolued, That we, the ladies of Chicago, have great reason to complain of the want of politeness exhibited by many gentlemen CD of our city.
 That we cannot walk through the principal thoroughfares of the city without having to thread our way through innumerable groups of men, sitting or lounging about hotel and saloon doors, in anything but graceful and becoming attitudes.
 That the men of our city are smoke-dried, withered specimens of humanity, hardly worth the name of men.
 And this is the character of individuals who have presumed to insult, publicly, such man as Judge Douglas. We do not wonder that ladies of Chicago find the dirty dogs "beyond endurance."- GID City Times.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

BULL TRoT AT THE HIPPoDRoME. The Hip- podrome last evening was crowded to its full lest capacity with anxious expectants to witness the pedestrian capacity of the far-famed bull Don Giouonni, from the Plaza de Toros, Mad rid. A veritable bull did appear, and duly sad- dled and rider appropriately mounted. Six horses entered the arena apparently as contes- tants. Then was the usual initiatory parade of bellringers, etc. By dint of spurs and whip and the six horses and the riders acting in con- cert as drivers, the bull was enticed to perform the length of the circuit twice. He was not very ast"-Ne,U Fork Times, 19.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
Editorial Farming.

Horace Greeley, it is we'll known, has taken to farming. Last year, when in Massachusetts attending the poultry show, he bought half-a- dozen pure Cochin China eggs, at six dollars a dozen, which produced him six ugly ducks.
 An editor from Maine, however, fared still worse. He bought half-a-dozen eggs of a " new variety" which the dealer assured him would produce livery rare birds." So they did, for they were put under the very best hen, and in due time come out-"what do you think?'
 |" could not guess" said his friend, "what were they?'
 !" Lamd turtles! and what was worse as soon as they were matched, they seized upon the old hen, and such asqualling was never heard in any other hens nest"
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
A Palpable Hit.

Passing the high board fence of fine resi- dence the other day, we heard little fellow on the inside shouting:
 "Ho, Jim, look through the fence and see my gun"
 Not perceiving anything of " Jim," we de- termined to fill his place, so we peeped at a convenient knot hole, but at the same moment we received face "plum full'' of dirty water, the contents of squirt-gun. The rogush lit tie soldier having discharged his farewell shot," lifted up great laugh and ran away to hide while we walked off cheerfully, convinced that peeping through knot holes is, and ought to be, dangerous business
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

BOOMING EVENTS CAST THEIR SHADOWS BE- FoRE.'-A little girl, about ten years old, daugh- ter of MT. Overland, resident of the eighth ward, as the clock was striking 12 on Saturday noon, exclaimed mournfully to her mother, C. to- morrow at this hour I shall be in Heaven"- There was something so sad and plaintive in the tone in which she uttered this, that in spite of the parent not being of superstitous nature, it made an impression upon her mind, which she found it impossible to throw off, At din- ner she told her husband of the circumstance, and he endeavored to rally the child, but with a sweet sad smile in which. however, no fear was manifested at the coming prospect, she re- peated her conviction of her speedily dissolu- tion. It was now the fathers turn to feel a depression of spirits, which overshadowed him the whole day, so much so that in the evening, meeting officer Young, watchman of the ward, he told him of the child's singular prognostica- tion. Up to this time the little girl had enjoy ed exceedingly good health, but during the night the parents were aroused by her com- plaining bitterly of pains in her back and head
 As early as possible physician was called in, who pronounced her in high state of bilious fever. Notwithstanding all that human aid could effect, she expired at noon. Her fatal prophecy was fulfilled Cincinnati Enquirer.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
Anecdote of Alboni.

The character of Alboni is compound of winning frankness and strange caprice. She has often been compared to German student, having all the sang toid courage usually attribut- ed to that class. An amusing incident occurred during her stay at Trieste. Having heard, on the day of her arrival, that cabal against her was being organized, she wended her way to the establishment, and mingled among the con- splrators-her short locks, full figure, and de- gage air rendering it difficult to divine her sex.
 am stranger" said Alboni, addressing herself to the Bruins of the cabal, " but if there's fun on hand, count on me-" Agreed" was the reply. "We are preparing to hiss down a cantatric this evening"" "What has she done anything wicked?" "We know nothing about her, except that she comes from Rome; and we wish no singers here of whose reputation we are not the creators" "That appears to me far enough Now as to the part am to take in this affair."" "Take this whistle-each of us carries similar one. At signal which will be given after the air of Rossina, in the barber of Seville, you have but to add to the tempest which will be raised" "I comprehend" said Albonio; and, faithful to her disguise she receiv- ed from the hand of her dupe pretty black whistle, attached on red riband That night the theatre bent under the weight of spectators. At the rising of the curtain, "Almaviva," and "Figsro, two favorites, were listened to with attention but when Rosina appeared in the jealous tutor, half dozen whistles sounded their shrill notes through the house, unmindful of the signal to be given by the leaders of the cabal
 Alboni advanced to the footllghts, and dis played the whistle suspended around her neck. " Gentlemen" said she, with smile, !" We must ot hiss me, but the cavatina. You have coms menced too soon.'' There was a moment of silence-then thunders ofapplause rang through the house. The cantatrice was that night recall led eleven times, amidst showers of boquets- " had no idea that you were aware of this caba, !" said the director, after the performance, as he kissed her hand "Mv dear empressario ,' replied she, it is here as in politics; you must conduct the movement or else be swept away.- Court Journal
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
Relics of Tyranny.

There is room in Venice containing a curi- ous and fearful collection. There are the rack, the horse, the boot, the wheel, the cord, the strangling-chair, arm-screws and thumb-screws, and many other contrivances for stretching or compressing, dislocating and crushing, the poor human body and its several members There are other more ingenious and almost more ter rible because more treacherous instruments: b1kes, and vessels, and bottles once full of strange and subtle, rapid or slow poisons, scent bottles from which leaped knife to gash the fair cheek, or split the beautiful nostrils or oth- erwise mutilate the lovely face as it bent over them to inhale the perfume; jewel-cases from which some long, shary needle would start, or some pungent mixture or detonating powder should be suddenly cast to extinguish the bright eye, hastening to inspect the wedding ornaments of her lovers offering; necklaces which should contract round the white neck; bracelets which should run into the snowy arm; helmets, breast plates, gauntles, secret-pistols, which should perform the same offices to the warriors of the age; implements of dreadful ingenuity, which conjure up scenes of horrible cruelty and subtle remorseless vengeance, not to speak of other guilt too often acted in that time and country
 Amidst these ingenious but abominable trea- sures of tyranny, whether loyal, oligarchical or democratical, doubt whether Alphonso could have selected more subtle and tremendous ir- strument of torture and revenge than that which he chose for the punishment of Tasso. He re- solved to accuse him of madness; to wiring from him first, if possible, an acknowledgment of his offence, and if that failed, confession of madness; thus saving his honor in all points, he would have him at his mercy, to deal with him as he pleased. He appears, however, first of all to have done all he could to drive him really out ofhis senses. Milman's Lifs of 7asso.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

Coop ADvIcE.-The Fairmount True Vir- ginia says that the Rev. Able Stevens, in an ad- dress delivered in that place during the session of the Methodist E. Conference, in speaking of the power of the press, said that if there was any man in the audience who pretended to do business and not advertise, that man has yet to learn the first principles of trade. So we think. We hope some of the speakers brethren will profit by this sound cdvice. ,
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
GTThe heart that beats for no woman is niche without an image.

SLANDER.-Against islander there is no de- fence Hell cannot boast so foul fend, nor man deplore so foul a foe. It stabs with a word, with nod, with a shrug, with look, with smile. It is pestilence walking in darkness, spreading contagion far and wide, which the most wary traveller cannot avoid. It is the heart-searchng dagger of the asssas- sin: It is the poisoned arrow whose wound is incurrable. It is as mortal as the sting of the most deadly wasp; murder is it's emp pIoy- ment, innocence its prey, and ruin its sport Burke
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

T"My lad," said traveller to little fel- low, whom he met clothed in pants and round- about but without any very necessary article of apparel; my lad, where's your shirt?''
 "Mammy's washing it.''
 "Have you no other?''
 "No other!" exclaimed the urchin, with in- dignant scorn; would you want body to have a thousand shirts?"
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
RI A l. T o.

THE undersigned, will, by the 18th of Octo- l Der, next, open the Rialto Restaurant, and be prepared to take boarders by the month or week. as well as to furnish meals, at any time of the dag "' night, and accommodate parties of gentlemen, who may desire breakfasts, dinners, or suppers at any time, on the shortest notice.
 Gentlemen wishing to spend their time in the city who have rooms and lodgings of their own, will md >the Rialto desirable place to board.
 The pantry and larler furnished with every substantial and luxury afforded by the markets here and at New Orleans, and arrangements have been made by which the house will be always supplied with as everything furnished by the markets of the coun try.
 The Rialto is situate Main street, immediately in front of the Frfral at which place the friends of the proprietors, and the public are invited to call.
 AKIN & JAMES. I file Rock Oct 4 1a5A If
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

0TA bluff country farmer meeting the par
 son of the parish in a by-lane, and not giving him the way so:.readily as he expected, the par son, with an erect chest, told him he was bet ter fed than taught" Every true, indeed, sir,'' said the farmer, " for you teach me, and feed myself" @ r30 VM
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

AN IRIsHMAN's WAGER.-The following ap- pears in late number of the Limerick Chroni- cle, in the shape of an advertisement:
 An extensive landed proprietor on the banks of the Shannon will make wager of f4OO that he has the handsomest wife, the handsomest nine children, and the handsomest estate in a Ireland. Application to be made to J. F. E.. G., Evre's Hotel, Glin county, Limerick.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

0rTwenty -four United States Senators are to be chosen before December 1855, including those to supply existing vacancies in several of the States. A majority of these will be elected from free States
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
J. w. CHEATHAM & CO.,, ond Do&,;J nooI...

w choice Wines, Brandies and all kinds of Li- quors; Havana Cigars and fine Chewing Tobacco; Paints and Oils and all kinds of Fancy and Staple Groceres. Provisions, etc., Napoleon, Arks.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
DISSOLUTION.
THE firm

THE firm of c. c. Akin X Co.,, is this day dssol- K we'd by the purchase, by c. c. Akin of the en- tire interest of J. McHenry in the Fril Fral C. c. Akin the liabilities of the late firm. and is alone authorized to close its business.
 c. c. AKIN
 J. McHENRY
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

OTIf dull weather affects you, marrya warm hearted girl, and make sunshine for yourself. Bachelors will find this superior either to bil- lizards or burgundy. Try it.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

0T A butcher boy in town says he has off, ten heard of the tore-quarters of the globe but never heard anybody say anything about the hind quarters.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
NO T I C E

NOT c E.
 A IL persons are hereby forbidden to pay A Daniel l.. GaskiII, late of the firm of Jones Gaskil, any moneys that may be due the la te firm of Jones & Gask either upon note or account, oth- erwise shall hold them responsible for the same, as all authority given the said Gaskill to collect celpt for said notes accounts is this day set aside and withdrawn A. J. JONES,
 sseearey' Ark, Sept IS, Late of the firm of 5l I'm ,1Ones X Gaskill.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

0T Why is pretty young widow like corn in a scarce time? Because she ought to be hus- banded. G gt
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

The undersigned, having purchased off. McHenry his entire interest in the Fri Fra the business viii in future be conducted under the name of
 Sept 27, 1854 If c. c. AKIN.