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The true Democrat., 1854-12-06

BENJ. CALENDER, ROGERS, GUsTAvUs HILTON. CALENDER, ROGERS & HILTON, inn O porters and jobbcrs of Hardware, Cutlery, Guns, etc., 4 and 4 Pearl street, Boston.
 Dec '. 1852 If
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
 IIINlE subscriber, agent for HI. Uaberman, U will continue the formers business at His old
 stand on Main, near Markham street. and keep con- stantly hand full and well assorted stock of Gro
 eeries, Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hardware Castings etc. etc., all of which will be sold low for cash. The
 highest market prices will be paid for country pro- duce, as beef hides, peltries, beeswax, etc. March 2S 51 If JOHN KRAUSE
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06

VIM. M. BRUCE, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, and Solicitor in Chancery, Philadelphia, Ark. July 6, 1852
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|. SMITH

ROBERT ARMSTRONG. ARNOLD HARRIS. M ABRAMS. A ARMSTRONG;, HARRIS & CO.,, Commis- A sion and Forwarding Merchants, No. 43 Natchez street, (near Comp,) New Orleans.
 ,January 21 1852 1V
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COMMISSION MERCHANTS.

s. WILSHIRE T. w. BRISTOL. B. CHADBoURNE WILTSHIRE, BRISTOL A CO.,, Whole w sale Grocers, Commission Merchants, and deal CTS in Flour, Bacon, Whisky, Foreign and Domestic Liquors, etc., etc. ~, be promptly attended to. Address,
 r Sycamore street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Fe) 21. 1854. lv.
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LAW NOTICE. The undersigned having form ed a partnership in the Practice of the Law in Arkansas will give prompt attention to business en- trusted to them in any of the Courts of the State
 HENRY M. RECTOR,
 JOHN T. TRIGG. Little Rock. Feb. 24 1852
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06

HI. T. DICKERMAN, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Ozark, Franklin county, Ark.
 July 13th 1852
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06

LADIES, MISSES, AND SA
 Children's Shoes.
 UST Received a well seIect- .sszz.za@eA. O cd assortment, consisting in part of As pairs Ladies' Morocco w cit Lace Boots: IA R. R. Buskns; 24 Caters;
 "A "A :. Msnaa, Woman's P.esg'd Spy Br0gans; 24 Lace Boots: S6 !" Youths Peg'd E welt Brogans; 60 !" Children's Shoes, assorted. And for sale at M. OSBORN'S Oct '54 Cheap Cash Store.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
SUPERIOR CIGARS.

THE subscriber has on hand a very large quantity
 ! of superior Havana Cigars, at cheap rates. Oct. IS D. B. HANDEL,
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06

N J. II ft. r. S.-i state to you that have since that tme sold several dozen bottles of your tonc and all had the desired effect almost every case. J. J. 0. Retail price of the Tonic for large size and 50 for small; 5 bottle vermuge 9 liberal discount 10 wholesale dealers. For sale by merchant and druggist throughou the Prepared and sold by the under gned, sole proprietor whom all st be addressed NJ. C. WOODSON,
 Buren, Ark's
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THE LAND BILL.

We have taken pains to look over our ex-
changes to catch the current Of public opinion
in relation to the land bill passed by the SEN
ate, almost with unanimity.
While some differences exist on immaterial
points, and some regrets are expressed at the
necessity for such bill, yet very general as
sent is given. The task of reconcilng all the
conflicting plans into one is felt to have been
an exceedingly delicate and difficult one. 1t
has been happily done, and it goes to the
House with the most marked approval of the
Senate, and is receiving the assent of the
public.
Averting, as it does, future discords and en-
croachments upon the time Of Congress, and
containing provisions all clearly constitutional,
there will be no danger Of other schemes Of
very questionable constitutionality being urged
upon Congress. The merits of this bill are
such, that every member should hesitate before
he encourages a-continuance of schemes to get
possession of the land for nothing. He who
opposes the bill takes upon himself great re-
sponsibility in defeating settlement of this
vexed question, which has SO long occupied
the attention of Congress and threatens to en-
gross SO much of its time hereafter
We trust that members will yield any favor
lite scheme Of their own, and for the general
welfare give this their hearty support.
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law. We have not the various territorial
bills before us; but We have been informed
that many Of them contain donations to actu-
al settlers for limited time, in order TO invite
emigration, and hasten the settlement of the
country. Itseems to us far preferable that gen.
eral law should take the place of these special
acts, and more in consonance with the Consti-
tuition, that the right of presumption should be
given on condition of settlement and cultiva-
ton to be perfected in a reasonable time by
the payment of moderate price.
Many object to the small price demanded
by the governments but it should be borne in
mind that discrimination in favor of the ac-
tual settler has always been made on the prin-
ciple that the labor and hardship of the settler
constituted an important part of the considera.
ton which he pays for his land. 1t is better
for the public-better for the old States as well
as for the new-that the public lands should be
taken in small quantities, at low prices, and
reduced to cultivation, than that they should
pass into the possession Of spectators in large
quantities at the maximum price, and remain
uncultivated for long series Of years. Be
sides, there are millions of acres which have
been in the market for many years, and still
remain unsold, thus showing the absolute ne
cessity Of graduating the price in accordance
with repeated Executive recommendations.
We have considered Mr. Hunters bill atten-
lively; and, whilst we do not say that it is per-
feet, we do not see that it conflicts with any
constitutional requirement Onthe other hand,
we regard the Homestead bill as unsound in
principle and injurious to the public interests.
But this is not all Every attentive observer
must know that the issue is between the Home
stead bill and the bill introduced by Mr.. Hun
ter. One or the other will be passed, and we
cannot hesitate between them. Mr.. Hunters
scheme does no violence to the Constitution.
1t inficts no wrong on any section of the
Union. 1t removes the land question from
Congress. puts an end to the corrupt horde
of land projects which are constantly thrust
before Congress, and it secures the rapid settle
ment of the public lands on basis which
must advance the public interest, and add to
the strength and prosperity of the nation.
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lars worth of properly, that, in view of the evil
disposition OF those persons, as manifested for
some time past and then in state Of high excite
ment, they did not consider that the persons and
properly Of our citizens would be safe after the
steamers had left, unless protected by an adequate
force, deemed il my duty 10 employ the services
OF the men, as set forth in the printed slip and the
agreement inclosed in order to afford that protec-
ton. As these circumstances are, so far as / am
informed, without precedent, SO, presume, 10 the
course Of conduct l pursued under them. What
did found 10 be necessary, and believed 10 be
right. therefore assumed the responsibility, not
doubling that it would be approved by my govern
ment.
twill be observed that the compensation
agreed 10 pay is large-that is, it would be con-
sidered so under ordinary circumstances, but,
under the circumstances of the time and place,
added 10 the fact that the men employed were
our citizens, who had been long from home, and
were anxious 10 return-some of them being half
way the voyage-I do not think the amount can
be deemed unreasonable. The refunding passage
money, provided for in the agreement, was super
ceded subsequently by the stipulation in the post
script TO pay fifty dollars in addition TO the one
hundred first agreed upon. The reason for add
ing the fifty dollars, was the difficulty had in
getting the requisite number of men, after few
had enlisted for the hundred. Without this addi-
ton, could not have made up the number. The
free passage home is still provided for by the
agreement Of the Transit Company to receive the
tickets for the remainder of the trip.
An additional item of expense-lhe amount of
which could not be ascerlained at the time, and
which do not yet know-is the cost of arms 10
supply portion Of the men These purchases l
authorized the agent of the Transit Company 10
make. The subsistence Of the men will be fur
nished on account by the agent Of the company
II the service shall continue longer than one
month, the rate of compensation for the additional
time will be 500 per month
| expressed the confident opinion to the men
employed, that they would not be detained longer
than one month, and promised that they should
be paid, through our commercial agent, when their
service expired, at Puenta Arenas. For this opn-
ion and promise, confidently relied upon the ap-
proval and cooperation ofmy government.
have the honor TO be, most respectfully, your
obedient servant SOLON BORLAND.
Hon. w. L MARCY,
Secretary of State.
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O. 0 m mnnitatf6.
the Editors Of The Washington Sentinel:

To the Editors Of the Washington Sentinel:
WASHINGTON, D. c., July 81, 1854.
have been watching, during the whole of
this session of Congress, to see something done
to promote the efficiency of the army and
navy.
The pay Of the soldier has, at length, been
raised; and there has been considerable talk
also about raising the pay of sailors; but
have not seen in print or heard one word about
the marines.
Are they to be entirely neglected and their
ranks filed up from the rejected recruits from
the army; or will they be considered worthy of
a passing thought
The marine on shore is subject at any mo.
ment to be called upon to assist and act with
the military, and at sea has to do the duty Of
a soldier, and also be ready at any moment to
pull and haul as a sailorl
During the war with Mexico, they showed
their efficiency in both capacities, and should
hope that, if not yet too late, in justice to them,
there will yet be some measure adopted to give
them the same increase Of pay as given to the
army.
Lam, respectfully your obedient servant
A MARINE.
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THE CAPE FEAR BILL AND THE
PRESIDENp,s MESSAGE.


Bereft of every substantial objection to the
policy of the administration in regard to its
action on congressional measures, the whig
press seizes with hungry avidity every act
which can give them plausible ground for op-
position.
The message of the President, in returning,
with his approval, the bill for the improvement
of the Cape Fear river, has met with cavil and
denunciation from wing papers, on the ground
that it is an encroachment by the Executive on
the Independent legislation of Congress. 1t is
asserted that it is systematic design to check
the further consideration of the River and Har-
Dor bill in the Senate, by announcing the de-
termination of the President to veto the bill
if it be passed. Even if such had been its
direct intent and effect it would have done no
more than to assert what every member of
Congress, acquainted with the views of the
President, has always known. The expression
of an acknowledged fact may be surplusage;
but is certainly not high-handed interior
ence by the Executive with the Legislative de-
partment of the government.
We had supposed that the President had
always the power to send a special message to
Congress touching any subject involving the
interests of the country, or requiring the action
of government. If he can do so of his own
accord, there can be no sound reason why he
should not make the sanction of a bill the occa-
sion for the assertion of his views relative to
any matter of interest to the country. If pre-
cedents were wanting for such q course, they
might readily be found. A familiar example
occurred in the administration of Mr.. Polk,
WHO, in approving the Oregon territorial bill,
accompanied it with long message, stating
his reasons for its sanction and justifying his
course.
Again at the opening of every session of
Congress, the President sends an annual mes
sage recommending course of policy to be
pursued, and opposing certain measures which
may be introduced. II, therefore, he have
the power by his suggestions to influence in
Congress in preventing the inception, and in.
PRODUCTION of measure, surely he cannot be
censured for an indirect expression OF his
policy in regard to measure which is on the
very eve Of its passage.
But we do not believe that it was the inten-
ton Of the President by his message to infu-
ence the action Of any member Of Congress, or
even to express his own sentiments on the
River and Harbor bill. 1t was duty that he
owed alike to himself and to the party which
elevated him to power, that he should state the
motives which influenced him in an apparent
departure from the general policy of his ad-
ministration, and from the acknowledged prin-
ciples of his party. While such is his duty and
his right, we hail the sound doctrine laid down
in this brief message as an earnest of bis in
tention to preserve unimpaired the sound prin-
ciples on which he was elected. To those who
see in his course an indication of his future
policy, and denounce it as such, we can only
say, let the CALLED jade vince; our withers are
unwrung.
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CONGRESS-.

In the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Rusk reported
back from the Committee, on the Post Office
and Post Roads, House bill modifying the rates
Of postage with several amendments, which
were agreed to.
The consideration of the River and Harbor
bill was resumed, which was opposed by Mr..
Toombs, on the ground of its unconstitu-
tionality.
A message was received from the President
transmitting the papers in the affair of the
Cyane and Greytown.
The Senate by most decisive vote refused
to grant leave to introduce bill for the repeal
Of the Fugitive Slave act.
The River and Harbor bill was considered
until after eleven o'clock. 1t was amended,
but no action was had on it.
In the House of Representatives, Mr.. Riddle,
from the select committee heretofore appointed
on the subject Of guano, reported bill regulat-
ing in part the trade betweenthe United States
and the republic of Peru.
An intellectual motion was made to suspend
the rules with view of taking up the Senate
bill providing for the satisfaction of the claims
embraced in the act of September, 1850.
The President of the United States commu-
nicated a message, enclosing documents rela-
tive to the recent destruction of Greytown.
The Senate's amendments to the General Ap-
preparation bill were, in part, acted upon.
The House have agreed to meet, for the re-
mainder of the session, at ten o'clock, a. m.
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Extensive Fire at Jersey CITY.

NEw York, Jniy 3i.--A destructive FIRE occur.
red at Jersey city yesterday afternoon. II COM
menced in John Blacks trunk factory, on Wash.
ington street, between Sieuoen and Wayne streets.
Two and half blocks were consumed, bounded
by Washington, Wayne, Steuben and Greene
streets. The principal sufferers are Wilson e.
Henderson's steam stone-dressing establishment,
valued at $4,000; Blacks trunk factory, $40, 900;
Cummings 81 James's car mandatory, 500, 900 !;
Steele 81 Sater's iron foundry, $4,000. Numer-
Gus other parties, chiefly mechanics, lost various
smaller amounts. About thirty buildings were
destroyed, and the total loss is estimated s
$3.50 600
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street Repairs.-We notice that workmen
are engaged on Pennsylvania avenue, between
four.and-a-half and Second streets, repairing the
cutters, which have been cut up and married by
the gas-pipe laying operations; preventing the
dirty water from running of, and thus exposing
1t TO the pestilential influences Of the sun. The
avenue, along nearly its entire length has been
opened, from time to time, for pipe-aying, unfor-
tunately for its beauty, the earth and stones have
been left in a bad condition by the Gas Company's
untasteful workmen.
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Marriages.-During July sixty-two marriage
licences were issued at the courthouse; or, on
an average, two for every one Of the ihirty-one
days in that month. Six of these were to "color-
ed persons" The majority Of the parties were
Irish and German judging by their names. Love,
with them, knows Of no particular season for the
contamination OF the holy rites Of mairimony.
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Nevv York Markets.

New YoRK, Jaly 3l.-Flour.-Thc market has
advanced i2i to IS cents per barrel this morning.
The sales are 5000 barrels State and Ohio, u
81 37@s7 rs for State, and sS 62}7se for Ohio
Southern has also advanced with sales of Balti.
more, &c, at IS S7A6&9 Is.
Wheat 10 unchanged, with limited business
Corn has declined cent, with sales Of $1,000
bushels.
Pork Is unchanged.
Bcefis dull.
Lard unchanged.
Whisky-ssles OF Ohio, At ~ ssss>
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DIED.

On the 22d inst, at Buchanan, Botetourt coun.
ty, Va, SAMUEL r. G. OULD, son of Robert and
Sarah A. Ould, aged eighteen months.
lntelligcncer and Georgetown Advocate please
copy.
On Saturday afternoon last, in the 64th year Of
his age, Capt. WILLIAM EASILY.
Died, suddenly, on the llth instant, of cholera,
at La Pointe, on Lake Superior the Hon. WIN.
GRIFFITH EWING, Of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Health of baltimore

BALTIMORE, July 3i.-Deaths for the week were
two hundred and twelve; Of which one hundred
and fony-three were under ten years Of age. One
death from the cholera occurred on board vessel
from New York. There were eight new cases Of
the cholera at the almshouse to-day and one death.
Several cases were, at last accounts, in state Of
collapse. The progress of the disease 10 very
rapid the deaths occurring in two or three hours
after attack.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-01

INSULTING ApvERrisrMrNT.--At tailor in New
York sdvertises for ga number Of thin coat
makers" II might be inferred from this that coat
makers were set ofpeople notorious for obesity,
whereas, from the rate Of wages they receive, we
would suppose that nearly s.all the cosimakers
were fhin ones.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-01

Inqucst.-on Sunday morning the body OF a
man, named James Gunner, was found on the
north side Of the Washington canal, between
Eleventh and Twelfth streets. He was, apparent.
ly, sixty years Of age native Of Ireland, and
had been working on the wharf, for about three
weeks. piling wood. The jury rendered verdict
Of death by exposure and debility"
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NEW YoRx, July 3l-The weather is clear thu
morning, with the thermometer about 90o.
There was about the average number Of cholera
cases and deaths in this city and vicinity yester-
day. The number Of deaths in the city was about
So
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spRINGs.-THE MOUNTAIN

~ House. at this well-known watering place.
will be opened by the undersigned on the 10th OF
June.
No effort or outlay shall be wanting TO render
Capon, in its comforts, gayeties, and many attrac
TONS fully equal TO any place Of summer resort in
the Union.
Meeting with lines Of stages from Winchester,
Piedmont, and Front Royal, afford pleasant and
speedy access. T. l.. BLAKEMORE,
THOMAS B. z. INGRAM.
June 14-2mcp
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NKw YoRK, July 3l.--Morrissey and Pool, the
two infamous pugsts, were yesterday arrested
and held TO bail 10 keep the peace for year IN
the sum Of $4,000 each.
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Later from Nassau

NEW YORK, July 31.--We have dates from Nas-
saw 10 the 10Th. The markets were unchanged,
and the general health Of the place very good.
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Trial OF CAPTAIN Downinr.

PHILADELPHIA, july 3l.-The naval court mar.
tal this morning reassembled, when Capt Down.
ings defence was delivered by his counsel, VIM.
H. Crabbe, esq Il is an able and brilliant docu.
ment, and is very severe upon Capt. Pendleton.
The general impression is that the accused will be
cleared.
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Methodist Metropolitan Church.-The lay
ing of the cornerstone, which was to have taken
place this afternoon, has been postponed for want
of time to complete the arrangements.
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NOTICE. Female Boarding Seminary

NOTICE.-A Female Boarding Seminary
IN and Day School will be opened the first Of
September next in this city, under the direction of
Mrs Haven, who is well known in many Of the
States as an experienced aud successful teacher
AL the higher branches and accomplishments OF
a graduating school will be taught The French
language will be spoken in the family. Circulars
may be had Of Rev. ID. p. Gurley, Of this city, after
the let of August. f. M. HAVEN.
Marlboro Planter and Spirit Of Jefferson copy
one month";
June 1i-eodi Aug 1.
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DENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE.

IL Company Of Philadelphia. Charter perpetual
An the profits divided among the pol.cy holders.
This company is purely mutual. Capital $500, 900.
David l.. Miller, president; John w. Homer, sec.
rotary. This company has declared dividend o..
% per cent. on cash premiums received during the
year 1853 Pamphlets explaining rates, ndvan
ages, &C., will be furnished parties interested and
such are earnestly requested to examine them be
fore insuring, as few companies offer such induce
ments.
JAMES ]. MILLER, Agent,
Over banking house, Selden, Withers a. CO.
Medical examiner, ]. M. Austin, M. ID.
Office ard residence on T street, north side, one
door west Of 10TH Maya
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sFURNIsHING GOODS,
VI very desirable for hot weather, embracing
most OF the articles usually found in well-ordered
establishment A large and varied assortment
now on hand at moderate prices, wholesale and
retail. at LANES
Gentlemen's Furnishing Store
June 1S--dimif Penn. ave-, near AZ street.
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Maine Law.--There was reported, in the board
Of common council, yesterday afternoon, bill for
the suppression oS the sale of all intoxicating
liquors as beverage, and TO provide for the sup
ply of wine and spiritods liquors for sacramental,
mechanical, and artstical purposes. It is similar
to the Maine law in its provisions, and if passed,
is TO go into effect on the first Monday of Novem-
Der. 1t was ordered TO be published with the pro-
ceedings.
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The Public School Examinations are con-
cluded, and the scholars Of the several districts
are receiving testimonials of merit bestowed in
public. Many happy faces are among the large
assemblages Of juveniles.
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Valuable Real Estate.-We invite special
attention to the advertisement in columns, of
fering rare opportunity for investment to CAPT
talists or company desiring to combine hotel.
keeping with mercantile and general mechanical
pursuits. The property is situated at Dinwidde
courthouse, Virginia. We deem it unnecessary
to recaptulate the many advantages connected
with it, as they are fully set forth in the adver-
tisement.