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The true Democrat., 1854-11-29

EMIGRATION To TExAs.-Have any of our readers an adequate idea of the great tide of emigration rolling towards Texas this vear9 We thought we had, but confess we had not. The following paragraph, copied from the Port Gibson Herald, of the 10th inst, showino the travel on one route to Texas, has con- vinced us that our idea of the amount of emi- grafton to that State fell far short of the re- ality.
 It is reckoned that between four and five thousand persons have passed through Port Gibson and Rodney, within the lasttwenty days, on their way to settle in Texas. Week before last an account was kept, and the number of Texas emigrants was about two thousand for the week. Those emi grants are principally from North Alabam aand lower Tennessee. At this rate 1t would not require very long time to depopulate those sections. We notice too that the apparent character and means of these emlgrants is of the more favorable kind. Gen. erally, they appear to be very we'll bred and substantial people, have property, and in many instances, good numbers of negroes. On Mon day last caravan passed through town having one hundred and fifty persons ill the company this was one company They had with them about ninety horses, and had already travelled three hundred miles, On the same day, two companies passed through this town, one of which had one hundred and fifty negroes, and the other two hundred negroes, we are in formed.
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Death of Mrs. Carr oil. 1JDrXE

Mrs. Lucy Carroll, was born in Kentucky, Of respectable and distinguished parents in April, 1799: she expired at her residence in Red Fork, Desha county, on the morning of 26th ult., ot consumption, aged 55 years and months.
 The exemplary and edfying career of this amiable and ilustrious lady, will cause the an- nouncement to be heard with deep regret by her many friends and acquaintances. She was greatly admired for her accomplished manners and rare qualifications, as lady of birth and rank. She was lady of unbounded charities for every deserving object; her absence will be mourned by the orphan and the indigent. As a mother, she had learned well the precept of the great Apostle, .. e., train up child in the love and fear of God, and when old, he will not depart therefrom. This has been truly ve- rifed in her fond and beloved children, but more especially in her only son, who will always bewail such parent. In 1047 she became member of the Catholic church; she has con- tinued ever since sincere christian, and never omitted or neglected her religious duties. Her remains were inferred at New Gascony, Jefer son county. On this occasion was witnessed in St. Peters church magnificent scene. The Rev. r. McGowan announced during church service, that the funeral would take place at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and that the funeral oration would be preached by her chaplain, the Rev. Richard Nagle. A large concourse of the inhabitants of this vicinity assisted at the sub lime eulogy in memory of her meritorous and charitable works. During the solemn ceremony, all manifested their kind regards in testimony of their respect for the deceased, and their high esteem and love for the Rev. and venerable Clergy.
 May her soul repose in peace
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The Lost Mariners.

The court martial on the British Admiral Belcher for having unnecessarily abandoned five ships in the Polar seas, terminated with for nal acquttal, but an implied censure. It will be remembered that he was sent out with a fine expedition to relieve Capts. Collinson and Ma clure and prosecute the search for Franklin- He got frozen in near Melville Island, where the vessels sent to him with supplies found him, with his vessels uniniured and amply pro- vded. He nevertheless decided to abandon them, and took the crews home on the store. ships leaving the Enterprise, with Capt. Collin son and his crew, unheard from, and having done nothing for the discovery of Frank lin.- For this he has been brought to trial and all the principal officers of his squadron with him. All have been acquitted: the others "honorablvo and with compliment, he formally and without word even of courtesy. It is considered as a quiet way of shelving him for the remainder of his life. He will not probably be again em- ployed
 While on the subject of Arctic explorations, we may as well allude to view of the late discoveries in regard to the remains of Sir Johns party, which is attracting attention It is generally contended that there is no satisfac- tory proof of the loss of more than one of the two vessels that were in the expedition, and , of rescuing survivors from the other. Those who favor this idea attempt to show that the property of the lost party on the Fish river, described by Dr. Rae, as recovered from the Esquimaux Indians, belongs only to one ship, the Erebus, and that therc is nothing to show, with any degree of certainty, what has been the fate of the crew of the other ship, the Ter TOT, Capt Crozer. This view is fortified by the Indian account, which speaks of the loss of a ship, not of ships, and the number of whites said to have been seen alive, and the remains discovered of the dead The whole number on board of the two ships was originally 139, and the graves of three was found by the Arctic expedition year ago at Beechey Island. The largest number of those whose death is reported by the Esqumaux does not exceed forty.
 There are accordingly nearly a hundred yet uraecounted for, and the deduction is that the party heard from were the survivors of only one ship, which must have been the Erebus.- The undoubted relics which have been identified are mosty those of the crew of the Erebus.- Those which are conjectured to have come from the Terror are uncertain, and may be explained upon reasonable grounds, not conflicting with the thcory that the Terror's crew is unaccounted for. There is but one set of initials identified as those of any officer on board of the Terror Its meaning is obscure, and its application is
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House..
Wednesd0Y. NJ

Uednesday, Nov 22, 1854. On motion of Mr. Jacoway, leave of absence was granted Mr. Byrne.
 On motion of Mr. Smithson, leave was gran ted Mr. Thorn.
 On motion of Mr. Williams, leave was gran- ted Mr. .Stringfeow
 On motion of Mir. Bunch leave was granted Mr. Haggin.
 Mr. Stillwel presented the petition of sun- dry citizens of Pulaski county, praying an amendment to the common school system: which was referred to the committee on educa- tion.
 Mr. Johnson, chairman of committee on claims, reported back to the Hullse, that they had under consideration the petition of C.. w. and Augustus Goolsby and recommended the passage of bill for the relief of said Gools- bys. Read
 Mr. Desha, chairman of the judiciary com mittee, reported bill legalizing conventional interests and recommended it's rejection.
 Mir. Jones, of the minority of said committee, reported it back and recommended its passage; which was read
 Mr. Desha, from the judiciary committee reported back the following bills
 A bill to authorize the taking of dispositions in the Indian country, recommending its passage. bill in relation to trespass on personal pro- perty, recommending its passage.
 An act to amend chapter 67 of the digest ia voring its passage
 An act for the benefit of actual settlers upon lands forfeited to the State, and recommended it's passage.
 Also an act to amend chap. 17 of the digest and an act to amend the administration law, and recommended that both be rejected.
 Mir. Redmond, from committee on ways and means, reported bill for the benefit of George Hughes of Scott county, and recommended it's passage; also an act to secure tax on taxable lands, recommending its rejection.
 Mir. Holmes, chairman of committee on en- rollments, examined the following bills.
 An act to empower Thos F. Wilson to sell certain real estate.
 An act to change the name of Mary Suther- land to Mary Magness
 An act to change the time of holding the Probat Courts of Jackson county.
 An act to constitute w. T. Hardy lawful heir of F. $. White.
 To amend the charter of Pine Bluffs, and reported that they were correctly enrolled.
 Mir. Johnson moved that Mr. Pagan have leave of absence for a few days, and that Miller Quail act as substitute without additional ex pense to the State; adopted.
 Mir. Stillwel moved that committee be ap- pointed to inquire into and report the amount of State debt, on account of the bonds issued to the State and Real Estate banks, and that they report some plan for the adjudication of the same; adopted.
 Mir. Calvert moved that our delegation in Conoress be instructed to use their exertions in obtaining plats and field notes for the several counties. Read first time.
 MT. Bruton moved that the judiciary con- mittee inquire into the expediency of passing law requiring holders of swamp land scrip issued under the old law to lay all such scrip on the lan@s subject to entry when such scrip was issued. Adopted.
 TAursdoy, Nov. 23d. On motion of MT. Macon, leave of absence was granted Mir. Rice.
 On motion of Mr. Raynsev leave Of abspnea
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Mmaday, Nov. 27th.

Leave of absence was granted Mr. Harding
 Mr. Edmondson presented a petition from citizens of Sebastian county, praying the pass age of prohibitory law. Referred to Commit tee on Memorials
 On motion, Mir. Byrne was added to the Committee on Memorials
 Mir. Redmond introduced bill to amend the l53d chapter of the Digest, under the head of slaves Read
 Mir. Guice introduced bill to amend the landed interests of this State. Read
 Mr. Brown introduced a bill to repeal part of chapter 153 of the Digest Read.
 Mir. Gould introduced bill to amend the 81st chapter of the Digest, under the head of habcas corpus. Read.
 Mir. Ederington introduced a bill to compen- sate judges and clerks of elections. Read
 Mr. Gregg introduced bill to amend chap ter : lst of the Digest Read
 Mr. Patterson introduced a bill to revive the ballot system of voting. Referred to the J Ju- dietary Committee l~
 Mr Barton introduced bill to incorporate the Arkansas Western Mining Company Read
 House bill to ainend the 27th chapter of the Digest''Was, rejected.
 The joint resolution in regard to the school laAds, in Lafayette county, was adopted
 Mir. Rector's proposed amendments to the Constitution, that Judges of the Supreme Court, Secretary of State, Auditor and Treas urer, be elected by the people, was taken up and passed to its second reading
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A SOLDIER ON THE RETREAT.-The CIeve-

A SOLDIER ON THE RETREAT-The Cleve- land Herald, of the 26th ult, says
 Yesterday afternoon, Capt. Hatch, recruiting officer in this city, having made arrangements with the agent of the Michigan southern rail road for the transportation of party of soldiers destined for Jefferson Barracks, Mo-, sent his Orderly Sergeant, Randolph Douglas, with S6lO in gold.to pay their fare. Instead ofturn- ing down Lake street towards the depot, the scion of the Dougl family turned an opposite corner, and sought barber shop where he was relieved of his moustache He afterwards proceeded to Pittsburg street, where he divest- ed himself of his military pantaloons, and stole a Dutchmans horse, worth about four dollars and half, since which exploit he has not been heard from. The "wires' were after him last night, and the officers are to-day, and he will hardly escape being struck by lightning and falling into the hands of the police.
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R. NJ CEEIGHT C. N TERRY. NTcC2EiGIT & TERRY, Daguerriean 1fG Artists, would call the attention of their friends and the public generally to their splendid Sdle and Sly-Hllt Gallery at the corner of Main and Markham streets where all can be supplied with miniatures of the most superior quality on very mo- dcratG terms.
 Come one and all, just give us a call
 At our superior Sky-light Hall;
 Wen supply you with pictures superine
 In eases common, or finest kind.
 We'll prove to you just what we say,
 Our work is inferior to none of the day:
 Come ladies and gentlemen. come of all trades 2
 And secure the shadow ere the substance fades.n Little Rock. Nov. 24 lS5l.-tf.
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Nesd0n. Nov. 2lst.

 Mr. Green introduced bill entitled "an act n relation to the swamp and overhowed lands.'' Read.
 The bill to exempt free white males over the age of 45 years from paying poll tax was lost. House bill to attach a portion Of Van Buren county to the county of Pope, was read. House bill for the benefit of jurors in Clark county, passed.
 The bill to increase the pay of jurors in Chi cot Monroe and Jefferson counties, was read House bill changing the time of holding the county courts of Bradley county, was read a first tme
 The bill to incorporate Batesville male and female seminary, Was read.
 The joint resolution diminishing the number of Senators and Representatives was rejected. The bill confirming the settlement of Thomas l. Miner, as administrator, was passed. On motion, Senate adjourned
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N011duy, Nov. 27tl


 MT. Aslew presented the petition of sundry cltzens of Union county, praying the passage of prohbtory liquor law. Referred to the Judiciary Committed
 Mr. Keith introduced a bill to authorize grocery keepers to collect debts due for liquor, as other purposes. Read.
 House bill to incorporate the Perkins Inst- tute, in Lawrence county, was read. House bill to compensate John c. Peay, for certain services, was read.
 House bill to incorporate the town of Ham, burg was read.
 House bill to compensate jurors and wit nesses in Drew county, was taken up and read. The bill to increase the pay of witnesses and jurors in Chcot county, was passed. The bill in relation to the retail of ardent spirits was referred to the Judiciary Committed The bill in relation to billiard tables and ten pin alleys, was referred to the Judiciary Com mittee
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INTERESTING TO LAND SPECULAToRs. AN IMPORTANT LAND OFFICE DECISION. We un derstand that the commissioner of the general land office, has decided that entries made under the graduation law of the 4th of August last, arc not assignable until after the patent may have been issued. So, there can be no specu- lation in entries made under that law. A war; rantee deed for such lands before the patent has been issued, will be worthless.
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HoN. R. W. JoHNsoN-This distinguished gentleman, who received the appointment by the Governor to fill the seat in the United States Senate vacated by Senator Borland's re- ssnation, has been unanimously elected by the Legislature to ill the unexpired term of Mr. Borland, which expires on the 4th of March next, and also unanimously elected for the full term of six years from that time Mr. John son Is one of the abest men of his party in the State has made all able and efficient represen. tatiVe and his election to the Senate will meet with the cordial and hearty appreciation of the citizens of the noble and gallant State which he represents, The honor anl interests of the State could not be in safer hands in any other man of his party. He is thorough democrat, but bold and manly opponent lie will make a prominent and useful member of the Senate. and will guard with vigilance the interests and rights of the south and south west.-Elg1e and Enquirer
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DAMAGES FOR ISLANDER. Miss Martha Par ker, in an action for islander against man named Spencer, tried last week in the Oneida. N. Y, Circuit court obtained verdict for S2, 500 damages.
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HORRIBLE DEATH-SEvEN NEGROES BURN ED.-We learn from the Columbus (Miss) de0'ocrat that the gin house belonging to Miss Swoop, of that place, situated in Noxubee coun- ty, Was burned with five bales of cotton and seven negro fellows. The eighth one was so badly burned that he was expected to die This terrible calamity was the result of acc- dent. One of the hands had taken lantern in the room where the gin cotton was being stored away, when the lantern broke from the ring b. which 1t was held, fell among the cot ton, and Instantly set it in a bla2e
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report being adopted the seat was accordingly declared not vacant.
 The House bill to compensate jurors and witnesses in Drew county, was read
 MT. Booker, on leave introduced bill "con. corning estates and for other purposes" Refer red to the judiciary.
 Mir. Hawkins introduced bill to be entitled 4 an act amendatory of an act, regulating the landed interests of this State." Referred to the committee on swamp lands
 House bIlt increasing the pay of jurors in Prairie and other counties, was referred to the committee on ways and means
 House bill, incorporating Batesville male and female academy was read.
 House bill to change the time of holding the county courts of Bradley county was read Blll to attach aportion of Van Buren county to the county of Pope, was referred to the com mittee on county lines.
 Filday, Nov. 24th MT. Berry gave notice of bill to amend the S5th chapter of the Digest
 The judiciary Committee reported bill to amend the l53d chapter of the Digest; and. With an amendment, recommended its passage MT. Scoggin, from the Committee on County and County Lines, reported bill to attach a portion of Hot Spring county to the county of Clark, and recommended its rejection.
 Adopted.
 The Committee on Swamp Lands to whom was referred the House amendment to Senate bill, to prevent the advertising and withhold rom sale certain swamp and overfowed lands. recommended its passage. Adopted.
 Saturday, Nov 25th Leave of absence was obtained for Messrs Barkman and Hawkins
 Mir. Harrison moved that the Secretary of State have all the laws printed that were left out of the pamphlet of the last session.
 Adopted.
 Mir. Berry introduced a bill to amend the o5th chapter of the Digest Read
 Mir. Askew introduced bill to prohibit the playing of certain games, and for other purpo- ses. Referred to Judiciary Committed
 Mir. Harrison introduced bill in relation to billiard tables and ten-pn alleys. Read
 Mir. Scoggin introduced bill to authorize the issuing of patents to the ass gnees of purchasers of swamp and overhowed lands Read
 House bill for the benefit of G. w. Lord and $. w. Peel, read a first time.
 House bill for the benefit of jurors in Coum- bia and witnesses in Lafayette and Columbia counties, was read
 House bill to change the time of holding the Probate Courts of Marion, Izard and VanBu- ren counties was read.
 House bill to change the time of holding the Probate Court of Calhoun county. was read An act to change the name of Charity Lovely Happy Vaughan to that of Rossena Brogan, and to constitute her an heir of Hugh Brogan, was taken up and passed
 The bill to authorize the County Court of lzard county to procure maps and field notes of that county, was read.
 The bill to provide more fully for the in corporation of the city of Fort Smith, was re- ferred to the Judiciary Committee
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-<A,~gD-ANs

AN EXPENSIVE ACCIDENT. It is stated that the cost to the Susquehanna railroad company of the Fourth of July collision is so far, incud- ing the damages paid to the sufferers, about S30,OOO, there being but one more claimant vet to settle with, who demands 5000 for the in urieS he sustained
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Fresh Garden Seed,
TRUE DELTA OFFICE. Nov. 1

LUST received fresh supply of the choicest varic D ty of Garden Seed.
 J. J. MoALMONT & Co.
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WeRaesdny, Nov. 22 1854

V6LtcouUy, NON. LZ, 1O04.
 Ar. President presented a petition from AL bert Pike as chairman of the committee ap- pointed by the Pacific railroad convention, held at Charleston ill 4 April last on the subject of a Faclc railroad. Which was read and referred 10 the committee on internal improvement
 A massage was received from the Governor transmitting information concerning the action ot the swamp land commissioners, also concern. .h3 the resignation of Col Keith. Mr. Keith HSlsted that the Senate act upon the case i'm i9edatey n .lI MT. Lemoyne moved that Mr. @ helth pc permitted to keep his seat, and before any acton was taken on Mr. Lemoyne's reso -uC'Hl' Ar Iotten moved that the subject be referred to select committee of seven. which was adopted and Messrs. Totten, Harrison Le- .loyne' Green: Craighead, Cain and one other, appointed to said committee.
 +R- -D'. lotteh moved that the judiciary look into s sae eH HPedlency of publishing certain congress @O7S Ti laWs with the pamphlet acts. Adopted. S. T ne olll amending the gaming laws of this '.a'e was lost by a tie vote, there being no ma- VF-ty Tn favor of the bill.
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ACADEMY FOR YOUNG
 LADIES'.

MRS. ARABELLA WILSON, Principal, Miss ANNA WILSON, .4ssistant. vENIE above Institution conmenced it's first Session | September 255h. ls54. The course ofinstruction will be thorough ill all respects. Long experience in conducting Female Education, enables the Principal Of this Academy to pledge herself that effort on her part shall be spared in the instruction of her pu pjIa. The oInaneota1 shall not usurp the place of the @lI and nsf1Hl. and the formation of correct moral habits and ady-like manners, shall receive strict attention.
 Refer to-Col. Dawson, Col. Ware and Hon. B. JacoWay. Dardanellc: also. to the Rev. w C. Young Hon. Jos. S5iIlwell, Chas. P. Bertrand esq., Judge E. II. English, and C. Langcree. esq, Little Rock.
 Terms.
 For session of five months Juvenile Class. S1O % Second Glass - Embracing Writing. Arithmetic. Grammar, Geography. History, Compost tion etc.. S15 co First Embracing An cient and Modern Geography, Ancient and Modern History, Composition, Natural Philoso- phy, Botany, and all such branches constitute thor ough English education, S20 co
 Extra. French 10 co Drawing and Painting, 10 co Oriental Tnting, 10 % Eembroidery. Berlin WoIl Fancy Knitting and Crotchet work. 10 co PAYMENr:-One half in advance, the other half at the end of the Session.
 Ms. W iison can accommodate limited numbee of young ladies and several respectable private fami, lies in Dardanee, have made arrangements to receive young ladies, on moderate terms.
 MRS. A. WILSON. Nc deduction made for tI absence of pupils unless in case of uro-ractcd sickness.
 Dard.nclle. Sept. 1854 Ism
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OFGalena and Chicago are now connected by railroad. The last link was made on Wednes- day, Oct. 25.
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NOTICE TO COTTON PLAINTIFFS.

YEIE undersigned has this day leased the large and | commcdious building known as the Byrd ware house" at the lower steamboat landing, for the pur- pose of ssoliue a cotton entrusted to him. Planters a~&cd that te cotton will be carefully attend city can afford. The cotton will be well protected from dfe and rajt.
 ALSO -Bceeyad per tho last wagons, 2i9J lb~ best Ky. Bagcing:
 2517 "' Rope;
 l bale 'Hwinc; ALSO Il lot of A No. Gunnv Baps For sale low for cash, apply to
 A. J. HUTT, Little Rock. Nov. 20 1854. Main street.