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The true Democrat., 1854-05-16
Sloshing About,

The judges often tell stories on the mem- bers of the bar, albeit they are much oftener the subjects of stories themselves. We lately heard one of the former illustrating the pro- prlety of "letting we'll enough alone," by the following anecdote:
 An attray case was on trial in the circuit court ot Pike county, in which some six or eight peace breakers were represented by almost as many lawyers, each of whom, in turn, put the onlA witness for the State through the tortures ot a tedious cross examination. Mat -, a well known Montgomery practitioner, was the counsel for big black fellow in the crowd who answered to the name of Saltonstall. As to this defendant, the only proof which was elicited on the examination in chief of the wit. ness for the prosecution was that-to use the peculiar phraseology of the narrator" while the rest on lem was cussin' and clinchin' and pairing off a reg'lar r'yal, iSoztonstoU vest Eep sloshiw about" This expression was repeated half dozen times-SaltomstoU kept slos7aa,' about. The solicitor and Nat both construed this to mean that Saltonstall was only moving about, drunk, among the combatants, and the former did not press for an explanation Pre- sently, however, it came to Mats turn to cross examine for his client; and as he had received quite handsome fee considering how things stood, he felt. bound to make something of a demonstration" So quoth he with the ai1 of the avenger of injured innocence:
 Come, witness, say over again what it was that MT. Saltonstall had to do with this affair''
 Saltonstall? Why, Eve told you several times, the rest on lem clnched and paired off, but SahonstaW .jist Kept slos75in' aJout.o
 "Ah, my good fellow,'' exclaimed Nat, quite testify, "we want to know what that is Ii isn't exactly legal evidence in the shape you put it. Tell us what you mean by slosiiu' about"
 "Well,' answered the witness very deliber. ately, "Pll try. You see, John Brewer and Sykes they clinched and fout. That's in legle form, ain't it?"
 "Oh, yes!" said Nat-"go onn'
 "Abney and Blackman then pitched into one another, and Blackman bit off piece of Abney's lip-that's legle, too, ain't it?'
 "Proceedn'
 "Simpson and Bill Stones and Murray was all together on the ground, bitin', gougin', and kickin' one another-that's legle, too, is it?''
 Very!-but go on!'
 "And Saltonstall made it his business to backwards and forwards, through the crowd with big stick in his hand, and Arock doa0n ecery loose man an tie c,o1Od as tast os he come to lem! That's what call sLosHIN ABoUT,'
 Nat Is of opinion now, that unless primo .fac1e case is made out by prosecution, on the direct examination of their witnesses, it is quite as we'll for the defendant to waive his right to cross examine.- Montgomery (AAa.) MaiA
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16
Rothschild and Palestine.

We clip the following from the Vermont Chronicle:
 It is rumored in Paris that M. de Rotsbcbild offered to accept the terms proposed for the Turkish loan, or even to advance a larcer sum provided mortgage was given him on Pales- tine."
 This rumor is highly suggestive. Every re- fecting Christian must have had freouent thoughts of the Jews of Palestine, and of the precious promises and prophecies laid up for them in the Bible during the thickening of the war plot, which now must inevitably involve all Europe. The great battle of Armageddon the angel standing ill the sun calling all the fowls of heaven to the feast of the great God the treading of the wine-press without the city, and the blood coming to the horse bridles are passages of holy writ which come up be- tore the mind with awful grandeur, clothed With the idea of possible fulflment within short time! Palestine is the Lords inheritance, reserved for the seed of Abraham. The Turk sh power holds it. That power must give way before the plans ofDivine Providence. Its sdown- fall Is imminent; and who next shall own Pa lestine? Evidently the Jews.
 The world has wondered at the wealth of the Rothschilds. They are Jews. Why has Providence raised them up and placed in their hands an amount of wealth equal to that of many an entire kingdom? May it not be for such time as this? The Turkish power straitened for money to fight against Russia, comes to one of the Jews to borrow. He asks mortgage on Palestine; and on this condition offers more money than Turkey asks. The Sul- tan knowing that Palestine is one portion of his diminions on which the Emperor of Russia has fixed his covetous eyes, that he may command the Mediterranean and Red seas, and also the mouths of the Nile, would the more readily mortgage it to Rothschild, to put it as far from the enemy as possible and identify it with the interests of Western Europe, and by this means the more effectually secure the aid of England and France. In the event Turkey is swallowed up-the mortgage lies unredeemed Palestine IS once more the property of an Is- raelite. But Russia is determined to have it; but to obtain 1t must fight all Europe-and the last great conflict is on this sacred ground.- There the wine-press is trodden-without the city of Babylon-popedom. Palestine being in possession of the Saracens and Turks has always been beyond the limits of the Pa pacy. New forms of government arise all over Flu rope, and the Jews return to their fatherland under the deed of Rothschild. These are thoughts which quickly sprung up in our mind upon reading the above four lines
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16
A Curious Story.

Any one who has been this winter to the Ita Han Opera, must have seen the lady, Ca beauti- tul brunette) and the gentleman, Ca young. handsome, aristocratic looking man who is, alas! one eyed and also limps, )-both English peo- ple-who furnish forth the hero and the be- roine of the following story, which is current and generally believed in the orchestra of that Opem house. They are cousins This is their history
 Araballa--is the daughter of Rear Admiral of the Royal Navy When she was sixteen her father married her to one of his friends, Captain, who was greatly older than herself. Shortly after their marriage, being or dered to the Mediterranean he took his wife with him and lodged her suitably in Malta Her cousin William, who is also in the navy. managed to come to Malta by another ship of the squadron. He was soon at home in the Captan's house, although the latter felt some- what jealous, which he was too proud to show. As the ship lay some distance from the quay, the Captain returned home late almost every night. One night the sea was so rough that the Captain sent in word to his wife, Arabella, that he would stay on board the ship all night. Whats rough for Captain is rough for Lieu tenant-the Lieutenant staid on shore-he staid with his cousin. They were sitting costly to- gether, and talking so agreeably the time pas sed away unperceived, when at one o'clock in the morning there was knocking at the door; the wife recognized her husbands knock They felt guty-I know not why--and they scarcely knew what to do In his fright Will liam ran into a closet, and hid himself behind the clothes which hung there. When the hus- band came in, he found his wife very much embarrassed; he was furious with jealousy; sus- pectlng something was concealed in the open closet, he drew his sword and gave some twen- ty vigorous thrusts in every part of it. They seemed to produce no effect. He explained the cause of his unexpected return-his ship had just been ordered to Greece, to enforce the claim of Don Pacifco, and he sailed that night. As soon as his trunk was packed he left the house, convinced that his suspicious were un- founded. As soon as he had gone his wife ran to the closet-" William?' She saw a lived hand try to push aside the clothes there, and then body fell covered with blood. William had received four wounds, but he had conquer ed his pain to save his cousin. Those wounds occasioned his blindness and his limping The Captain heard at last of them He separated from his wife. Her father having died shortly after her marriage, she lives in Paris with her cousin William. They have each of them fortune; and with gold dust one might blind Argus himself in Paris-Pm9s Cor of Boston Atlas.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16
GREAT MUSIC EMPORIUM. LUST pubiiShed....At Lee G Walkers. 1

J Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
 No. l6, BUDS AND BLOSSOMS the last number out of the Popular collection of Variations Sacred Airs.
 TANTALIzING POLKA.
 SLEIGH BELL POLKA. By w. H. Keller. LES TURLEoN POLKA MAzURKA. Wellerstein. BELLE ALLIANCE SCHoTT1soH. G. Anton. YoUNG AMERICAS POLKA. By Lewis Remer. KIND WORDS ThOs. Baker.
 THE HAPPY HOMES EARTH. Thos. Baker. MATcHLEss KATE. J. Haman.
 OH! THE Joys WHEN LOVE IS DREAMING. w. G Ewing
 CORA LEE H. B. Brown.
 GENTLE WARNING. J. Haman. THE MILLER's SONG. Author of Ben Bolt. RESCUE QUIcKsTEP.
 FOND HEARTS AT HOME. R. Thomas New music published and received daily. Also, constantly hand superior Pianos, Guitars Violns Flutes and the very best Italian strings of their importation. Orders promptly attended to. Cata- logues sent by mail.
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The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

MISSISSIPPI, OUAcHIrA AND RED RIVER RAILRoAD.-ln another column, we publish the charter of this railroad. We have already in- tlmated that committee of gentlemen, con- nected with the undertaking, are in the city with view of enlisting for it the support of our fellow-citizens. We have before us copy of the engineers report of the surveys made on the route, and it appears to us to be most satisfactory. The terms of the charter will speak for themselves to our readers We shall be exceedingly glad to learn that the efforts to prosecute the enterprise to a successful issue have not been made in vain, as they certainly ought not to be.-M 0. Picayune, Apagl 30.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

0T The "Know-N " Nothings'' are not to have all the fun to themselves. Another organiza- tion has been introduced, called the Say Moth ings."-En.
 . Notwithstanding thesene aspirants for pub lie favor, that old organization, the "Do-No- things" is still on the increase. Members are to be seen at all hours at the corners of the streets. Badge-a gash under the arm pits and a patch on the left knee Place of initiation, the nearert three cent doggery
 Cleveland Plaindealer.
 The Spirit of the Times learns from Wash ington correspondent that there has just been formed in that city an Order called, "The Sov- eregn Order of Have Nothings.'"
 We would suggest that there might very plenteous materials be found for the establish ment of yet another of these Orders-that of the Deserve -NOtlainqs-M o. Pac
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

"THAT SAME OLD CooN"-It is some time now since we heard anything of the wherea- bouts of this celebrity. He has "turned up," as MT. Eicawber would say, in that most likely of all places for such resuscitation, the city
 of Washington. A few mornings ago, an em- ployee of the House of Representatives library, on going to get frewood, discovered two bright eyes peeping at him from dark corner of the wood house On close inspection, he found that they belonged to living coon. How the animal came there no one could tell, notwith- standing earnest inquiries were made upon the subject. As soon as it became generally known that the animal was there, clerks messengers, pages, and members rushed to the scene. One of them undertook to secure it, and finally succeeded in getting it into mail bag. The coon is of the largest size. The captor sent it home, where it will be chained, after the man. ner of bear, for the amusement of the chll- dren very pretty plaything-N 0. Pc
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16
NEW GOODS, NEW GOODS!

THEundersigned having just returned from making I t ms spring purchases would call the attention of
 e public his large and well selected stock of Dry woods now in store, embracing every thing in that ey Goods, consisting of
 cS MSuslins, Lawns, Cambrics, Baregss, Ginghsms,
 ks embroidered Shenisetts, Underseeyes and Cuffs, 'Saeonet and Muslin Bands, Jaconet edgings and in Sk Fringe, black silk Fringe black silk Netting for
 :ltes and mantillas, black silk Lace, wide; pie nic mus twisted silk mtts, black and oolored velet Trim nm Parasols, ladies Umbrellas, corded shirts black sA , Hose and figured Jaconet Robes. Call and exam : i'e Mas ms stock A. J. HUTT.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16
5 E g 2 2 $ 2 E s
McCLEAN'S VOLCANIC OIL LlNIMENT. rINHE miraculous cures that this celebrated

II '. THE miraculous cures that this celebrated medicine has performed, after all other remedies had failed, warrants the proprietor in asserting that is the only Linment that will cure Chronic orinfam- matory Rheumatism, Paralysis, stiffness weakness in the Joints, Muscles fragments, contracted Mus cles Bruises, Sprains Neuralgia, Tooth ache, Ear ache, any pain. It will remove any swelling, tu- mor piles, hard lumps caked breast, sore nipples bites of musquitoes, or any inflammation. And will cleanse, purify and heal the foulest ulcer sores the legs shns, difference how long they have existed. It will also soothe and heal burns scad fresh cuts, wounds, etc., than any other remedy.
 Over a Million of Bottles Have been sold in 1858. and the demand is increas- ing daily, and we have heard of case wherein it has failed to any external disease when proper ly applied.
 Who then will suffer from pains sores swellings, when safe and sure remedy is so easily obtalhed. Read the following certificate which IS
 IncOntestable Proof, of what we have asserted:
 J. H. McIEAN-Sir: I feel it duty l owe to the public, to make known the following hoplng they may learn by my experience and discard worthless stuff which has been pressed into notice by false cer- fcates and long advertisements
 For six months was confined to my room crp- pie from rheumatism. My knee was swollen m 1re- mendousy, producing the most severe pains. The muscles were so contracted that could not sraghten my leg at all applied the Mustang Eminent for four weeks, but it done no more good than any other
 
 ment; in three weeks it relaxed the muscles and cured me permanently. AMERICUS CASEDAY,
 Saline county, Ill. I saw Mir. Caseday when he afflicted as stated, and he is now well. WILLIAM M ELLIOTT,
 Pinckneyville. Reader if the above is not sufficient to convince you of the wonderful efficacy of the Volcanic Oil Iniment, call and examine the thousands which we have in possession from all parts of the country and if you will purchase supply from us and it does not give satisfaction, the money will be returned to the purchaser.
 For Horses and other Animals. McLean's celebrated liniment is the only safe and reliable remedy for the cure of Spavn, Ring Bone, Wind Calls, Splints Unnatural Jumps, Nodes or Swellings. It will never fail to cure Big Head Poll evil, Fistua, Old Running Sores, or Sweeny. if pro perly applied For sprains bruises scratches crack ed hoofs chafes, saddle collar gals, cuts wounds, it is an infallible remedy Apply directed and a cure is certain in every instance.
 Directions accompany each bottle in English and German.
 This liniment is now put up in 9 cent 50 cent and Sl botles The 50 cent size contains three times the quantity of the 25 cent sze and in propor tion
 For sale by J. H. MCLEAN, sole proprietor corner 2d and Pine streets, St. Louis, Mo.
 Also for sale in Little Rock, Ark, by Dr. J. w. TAPE.
 Nov l '53 lv
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16
IT. It Is said that of the three hundred tho,,

0F It is said that of the three hundred thou sand conscripts who composed the French army class of 1851, but fifty out of every one hun dred knew how to read and write The ave- rage height of the men was but five feet five inches-or about the same as the class of the preceding year. This is probably a less height than would be obtained in any other civilized nation. The French army is remarked by all strangers to be composed of small men, But they generally possess wiry, sineway frame, are encountered with no extra flesh, and capa- ble of enduring great fatigue.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16
Agents for the True Democrat.

V. E. PALMER, the American Newspaper gent is THE AUTHORIZED AGENT for this paper in the of Boston Iok, and Philadelphia, and is duly empowered to take and subscriptions at the required by Il receipts will be regarded payments. His Offices bOSION, Scolay's Building; NEW YORK, Tribune Build ing; PHILADELPHIA, N. w. corner Third and Chesnui streets.
 W. H. MCDONALD, New York city. 5; E; F. COHEN, Philadelphia, Pa.
 D. w. JEFFREY, Mount Olive, lizard county. K. l.. PHILLIPS Washington, Hempstead county J. T. MiLEHAM, Franklin county;
 Wm. NJ. BOWERS, Fayetteville;
 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, Drew county; VIM. M. VAN VALKENBURGH, Warren, Bradley co; GREEN R. JONES, Esq, Smithville, Lawrence county l.. B. VENABLE, Van Buren county;
 JOHN HAVIS, Bradley county;
 C. Il. JACKSON, Mount Penson Jackson county; VIM. A. CRAWFORD, Saline county; J. w. McCONAUGHEY, Searcy, White county; A. J. BROOKS, Bloomer, Sebastian county; JAMES M. MONTGOMERY, Lewisville, Lafayette co Capt. w. LANDERS, Sulphur Rock, Independence CO.,
 J. w. WILDER travelling agent to solicit subscriptions w. B. YOUNG, Dover, Pope county
 THO'S F. AUSTIN, Melville, Marion county; J. w. BERNARD, Norostown, Pope county; JAS R. BERRY, F. M., Huntsville, Madison counay; JAS N. JOHNSON, P. M, Friendship, Saline county; c. l.. SWEET, Sweetville, Crittenden county; THO'S MILLS, Polk county;
 JOHN w. FULLERTON, Hot Springs;
 ROB'T ATKINSON, Leeks Store, Ouachita county; Dr. L. L. MARTIN, Long View, Ashley county; N. l.. BAKER, Fulton county;
 JACOB PATE, P. M., Pleasant Plains, Independence R. N. CARGILE, Conway county.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

BARNUM's PREPARATIONS AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE.-Barnum, it appears, is making inn mense preparations for the opening of the Crys- tai Palace, which is to be equal to the grand reception of Jenny Lind at Castle Garden.- The Palace is to be opened with grand con- cert, in which all the principal artists are to sing The tickets are to be sold at auction, and of course, there will be great competition fol them from various quarters, and among all per- sons. Bamum's administration of the Crystal Palace affairs will be curious and philosophic experiment.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

OHIO LIQUOR LAw.-The Ohio Legislature, now in session, has adopted stringent liquor law. It provides for punishing by fine and m- prisonment for selling liquors to parties intoxi- cated, or who are in the habit of getting intox- cated. It also makes the vender liable to a civil suit for damages The bill is now in the hands of the Governor.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

A DUEL.-The Kosciusko (Miss.) Sun, of the 18th inst, says:
 We understand that Col. Bunch has challeng- ed the Hon. D. w. Saddler to fight duel.0 MT. Saddler has accepted the challenge, to fight with rifles sixty yards. Bunch has crossed over to the Alabama line, and is now awaiting the arrival of his antagonist
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

M RS. DYER has just received, from New York M large stock of Bonnets, Ribbons, Dress Trim mings, Caps; misses and childrens' Hats, Parasols etc. etc. all of the latest stye which she offers to the ladies of Little Rock and vicinity, at prices that not fail to please.
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The true Democrat., 1854-05-16
s5s New, Rich and Fashionable
 Millinery.
HISS s. A. MERGER has ius

MI ISS s. A. MERGER has Just fecelVed and lNl will keep constantly hand choice selection of Ladies' Bonnets of the most beautiful fabrics and latest styles. Also general assortment of Millinery Goods, which will be sold very low.
 Call at her store on Markham street and examine her goods. April 25 1854 Pm
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16
10 R W n R K

Our facilities for doing all descriptions of Job Work not be surpassed printing establishment country
 We have procured, of sixteen hundred dol lars one of Isaac Adams mammoth printing machines which enables to do book and pamphlet work in superior and at very low prices
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16
INSTRUMENTS. JUST RECEIVED,

DHYSICIANS' Dissecting Instruments and pocket | cases. Also, several pair of Improved Medical Saddlebags, and for sale by w. W. ADAMS.
 April g
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16
Fresh Flour.


20 SACKS fresh flour, received from Van Buren cC per s. b. T. P. Ray, and for sale by
 April 25. 1854 RAPLEY, HANGER & Co.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

LNOR nervous weakness, general debility, and al C impurities of the blood For sale at the New Drug Store by W. w. ADAMS.
 April 25
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16

BAYARD TAYLOR relates the following anus ing incident in his own experience in Arabia:
 "Whlle in Arabia l had very remarkable experience. There is drug in the East whose effect Is like that of opium: it is prepared from the Indian hemp. It was much used by the Saracen warriors when about to enter battle as stimulus. It produces on the imagination adou- ble consciousness; one part of the mind seems to study, while the other part looks on. From motives of curiosity, l was pursuaded to try the effects of 1t on my own system l was in Damascus at the time. Soon after taking the drug the effect began to appear. l saw the furniture in the room, talked with the company, and yet seemed to be near the Pyramid of Cheops, whose blocks of stone appeared to me like huge squares of Virginia. tobacco. The scene changed, and I was on the desert in a a boat made of motherof pearl The sand seem- ed grains of lustrous gold, through which my boat ran as easily as on the waves of the sea: the air seemed filled with harmonies of the sweetest music; the atmosphere was filled with light, with odors and music. Before me seem- ed to be constant series of arcades of rain bows, through which, for fifteen years I seem- ed to glide. The finer senses were developed and all eradication was single harmonious sen- satlon. Hence we easily conceive the origin of the Arabian Nights. My companion a huge Ken tuckian, tried the drug with an amusing effect After looking at me for while, he started up with the exclamation, "Tm a locomotive" and began to cut off his words like the puff of an engine, and to work like the moving of the wheels. At last he seized the water jug for a drink, but set it down with yell, saying, how can l take water into my boiler, when am let ting off steam.'
The true Democrat., 1854-05-16
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The true Democrat., 1854-05-16
PARASOLS.
Millinery! MillinerY!!

UST received beautiful article, and for sale b J April II. 1854 !. A. HENRY