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The true Democrat., 1854-12-27
The Swamp Land Flats Again

The editor of the Gazette seems to be. fonder of heaping his personal abuse upon the Cover nor of the State, than in replying to and clear ing up black spots in his own official character. Another week has passed away and another issue of the Gazette has been laid before the public, but no explanation has yet been offered for the payment of the enormous and unprece- dentcd sums exacted by Messrs. Knight, Wood ruff < Co.,, for "making and marking plats."
 We give the amounts paid again which are as follows:
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27

GJ We arc requested to to publish the fol- lowing officers, elected for the ensuing year of Dardanelle (Masonic) Lodge Mo- 32: Dr. John l. Strnan, w. M;
 Esqr., John M. Wilkinson, S. w.; Lorenzo D. Parih, J. w.;
 Geo. Magness, IT,;
 Dudley D. Mason, Sec
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27
From the True De Correspondence.
Ne,0 Orleans, Dec. 3, lS5.

Nel0 UrzeanS, Dec. 5, 1854. HON. s. A. DOUGLAS:
 DEAR SIR-On behalf of the committee ap- pointed at a meeting of the democratic party of this city, held last evening, the proceedings of which we take great pleasure in enclosing you, and in compliance with the resolutions of that meeting, we beg you to appoint day when it would be convenient for you to accept of a public dinner, and also to meet and address your democratic friends in this city.
 Very respectfully, your ob'dt serv't
 EMILE LA SERB, Chm Committee
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27
Total amount paid out for making
 and marking plats,' S7l97

Total amount paid out for making
 and marking plats," S7,197 70 1 We stated and repeat again that these enor nous sums were earned by these clerks in the space of few months only. The aggregate of the amount paid to Jno. E Knight is S1, ,988 oO, and that paid to 4. M. Woodru6is $2, 249 90.
 We ask the "tar payers' could these large sums of money have been either honestly earp- ed, or honestly paid out of the Treasury for only few months of work, and that work in- differently we'll done? Had it been out of Danley's own pocket, instead of out of the public crib, would he have submitted to the extortion?
 And too, after all, the plats, now that they are made and paid Jor, are so much vaueless paper, in the hands of the State agents, for the want of the proper official certificates of the Auditor and the Surveyor General. Why did ne not procure the certificates of the Surveyor ueneral! Why did he not give his own?
 Ihese are questions we submit to the Ex- Auditor If he does not answer them satisfac. torlly tot the people-they must be left to draw the unavoidable inference that there was corrup. ton at the bottom of the transaction that will not bear the light
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27

FAILURES IN NEW ORLEANs.-By recent letter from New Orleans, we learn that the fol- lowing failures have occurred in that city, McKae, Cotfman & Co.,; J. H. Mulford & Co.,; Armstrong, Harris & Co.,; Smith, Johnson & Co.,; Bullett, Miller & Co.,; and Taylor 6, Cassedy.
 We are also informed that the old and de- servedly popular firm of Smith & Shotwell of Louisville, Ky, have failed.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27

THE RIvER.--We are gratiied to make the announcement that our river is rising The long expected and long desired rise seems to be coming down in earnest; up to the time of going to press, the river has risen some five or six feet and was still rising During the last few days we have had much falling weather and the mdness and cloudy appearance indicates still more. We have every prospect of full river.
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.S RESOLUTIONS BY THE PEoPLE.-We hail with. pleasure the increasing popularity of McLEAN'S VOLCANIC OIL LININENT notwithstanding the vile and malicious '' lies " that were invented and issued through the press to injure its reputation.
 Resolced, That having tested it, and found it more ehcacious than any other lniment remedy for the cure of Rhe amaltisin Bruises Sprains Pains Sores Eruptions the Skia. Piles, Burns Scalds etc. and for Horses, to Sweeny, Lameness, Strains Poll evil Flstula, Sores. etc, will continue to use it. for McLean's celebrated Lnment will never fail to cure any external disease it properly applied
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27
Read the following exeract oI
 Letter from California,

J. II. McLEAN-Dear Sir: and all of the Company return VOW thanks for having sup piled ns with your olcanic Oil Inment It is trl- ly the most valuable and useful medicine for trip across the Plains We used it for Rheumatism Bruises, Sprains, Pains, Wounds Sores etc.. and it always gave immediate relief We applied it also to our Horses and Cattle for Strains Ch;lfes Calls and other inaries. and it invariably performed speedy cure Yours etc. J. CUNNINtIS
 Sacramento City, Dee 0th, 1S58
 We say then, to all who may be suffering from external diseases, obtain supply at once of J. H. Me LEANS VOLCANIC OIL LlNlMENT-it is the only reliable remedy.
 .sS@ See advertisement in another column of to- days paper.
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Thir,y-twO English Transports lost in the
 Black Sea.

The following items embrace the latest tele- graphic intelligence received up to the sailing of the Pacific on Thursday morning, November 3Oth.
 Constantinople advices of Nov. 20 are to the effect that thirty-two English transports were lost in the Black Sea during gale on the l4th November
 The Prince and Sea Lymph foundered, and all on board were lost.
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ANOTHER BANK DEFAULTER.-A teller in one of the oldest banking houses at Chicago is said to have disappeared, being defaulter to an amount ranging from $40, GOO to $7O,OOO. It IS IS supposed to have been squandered in gamb- ling.
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Ne,D Orleans. Dec. 6 195A

1V6W O7teUTFS OeC. Q, 1SO4. To the Hon. r J. Rusk:
 DEAR SIR-On behalf of the committee ap- pointed at a meeting If the democratic party of this city, held on Tuesday evening, we take great pleasure in presenting you the enclosed copy of their proceedings. Tt
 In conformity with one of the resolutions, we cordially invite you to unite with us in the
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EMlLE LA OERE, ChTl Of Com. A similar letter to this was addressed to the Hon. Robert w. Johnson, of Arkansas, and his reply will be found below with that of Gen. Rusk:
 NeW Orleans Dec. 4, 1854.
 Gentzemen-I have received yours of the Sd inst, requesting me to unite with you in pub lie reception of the Hon. Stephen A. Douglas. It would have afforded me great pleasure to have joined with you in paying this merited mark of respect to the distinguished Senator, but understand he has declined the invita- ton. I am truly gratiied that you have made this tender, which, while it reflects credit upon you, must be highly appreciated by him, espe- cially since he has been so lntemperately as sailed for what we all regard as bold and manly discharge of constitutional duty. The pleasure upon my part would have been en- hanced by remembrance of the efficient ser vices rendered by MT. Douglas on the subject of the annexation of Texas to the Union, enli- vened by friendly personal intercourse for se- veral years past, during which time 1t has been my good fortune to be a witness to his patriotic services and distinguished ability.
 You have been pleased to allude in f1attering terms to the efforts of the Hon. R. w. Johnson, and myself, in reference to railway to the Pa cifc. I have, for several years, looked to this as one of the most important enterprises of the present age. I think it will exercise an infu- ence upon our national prosperity which it is impossible to foresee, and certainly, no States in the Union should feel deeper interest in this matter than Arkansas, Louisiana and Tex as, and more especially your growing city. regret that my efforts have not been more eff cient, but 1 have lost no confidence in the final success of thegreat measure, and do not intend to spare any exertions looking to its early ac- complishment
 twill, in my judgment, strengthen the bonds of the Union, add largely to the wealth and prosperity of the confederacy, and develop the resources of our portion of the country to an extent scarcely dreamed of by its most sanguine friends.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27

Amount paid out of the Seminary Fund: To A. M. Woodruff, s4 % H. V. Seckendorff, 9 10 !" J. E. Knight, % Amount paid out of the Internal
 Improvement Fund:
 To A. M. Woodruff 98 40 !" H. V. Seckendorf, 89 so |" J. E. Knight, v 8O |" A. Grelett, % 6O Amount paid out of the Swamp
 Land Fund:
 To A. M. Woodruff, 2157 5o
 J: E: Knight, 1902 50
 Il. V. Seckendorff, 1866 75
 A. drellett 971 75
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27
Letter from Washington.

Nomanataon cf Mr. Wase-"Kno,0 Nothingtsm, ' ats ortgan a,ad atfnaty wiM Abohtionisma- -Poli, heal Parsons-lMsso,u1 Se,aator-T Teras Pa. cite Ra,h0ad
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27

contemplated public reception of that distin- guished Senator, the Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, of Illinois. Knowing that you are with us, and of us and have exhibited, in your public services your deep sympathy with our local institutions and constitutional rights, we cannot doubt but that it will give you pleasure to unite with us in paying tribute of respect to one who, living in a different section of the Union, has won imperishable honors in battling for our
 Very respectfully, your obt serv't.
 EMILE LA SERB, Chm of Conn.,
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27

SUGAR AND COFFEE D ECEIVED per wagon, can now be had, at the low h est price for cash, of Dec. 27, 1854 D. B. HANDEL.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27

A similar letter to this was addressed to the Hon. Robert w. Johnson, of Arkansas, and his reply will be found below with that of Gen Rusk:
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