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The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

CATTLE FROM TExAs.-A fine lot of nearly 100 head of cattle from Texas were sent over the New York Central road on Wednesday of last week, for the New York market The high price of beef in all the eastern markets still continues, and the whole country is ran sacked in order to supply the demand. Cattle can be purchased in Texas at almost nominal price, and forwarded to New York via the Mis- sissippi river and northern railroads so as to leave good margin for profits at the present high rates of selling. We understand that more will soon follow
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

THE WHEELING BR1DGE-A card appears in the Wheeling IntelGgencer from Charles Ellet, the engineer of the Wheeling bridge noticing the injuncton issued by Judge Grier command ing him to abstain from putting any wire, tim Der, bridge, or any thing whatever across the Ohio rive at less elevation than is provided for in the decree of the supreme court entered in May, 1852, ill which Mir. Ellet states that if he is not obstructed by the court the repairs of the Wheeling bridge will be so far advanced that the structure may be again opened to ge- neral travel and the transit of the United States mails in two weeks from this date"
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

"WHAT LAKE IS TH1s?" said afreshly rived Cockney to another who had been in the coun- try some time. "Why, it is the Lake 'Uren." " know it is the lake Pm on, but what's the name of it?'' "Lake 'Uron, that's the name of it." "Ah! ah yes, the Lake Uron-but do they call it that when you are not on it?' His friend gave him look of pity, and ex- plained.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02
Great Co.,

On yesterday about o'clock, P. M., during the struck the roof of Dean, Wayne < Co.'s store on Co., lumbia street. near Broadway.
 The business of these gentlemen being that of distl ling and their premises being full of spirits the flames burst out with unprecedented speed and in few mi nutes the whole building was on fire
 The fire engines were quickly upon the spot, but their efforts mainly confined to the neghboring buildings, in which they were happily successful.
 The damage is estimated at $50 900; insurance on which is said to be 235 OOO- Gin. ASun. Lu2uS.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

INFORMATION WANTED BY A SIsTER.-My two brothers lived in Clermont country, Ohio, about eight years ago; their names are Richard and Evan Hughes. Any information concern ing either of them would be gratefully receiv- ed by their sister Direct to M. G., Postofice, Columbus, Ohio.
 Editors will confer favor by publishing the oh
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

.aY@ On the 4th the aboitonists of Massachusetts mastering in all, men, women and children, of ali colors, mark this!) only 500 persons held an anti slavery meeting at FrAmengham in Middlesex coun- ty at which Wendell Phillips Lloyd Garrison and others of their kidney raved The poor wretch, Gar rison, signazed his effort by formally burning the constitution of the United States, and copy of the fugitive slave laWI
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02
l, in his Progress of Nations, viz:

Total emigration to the U. S. ia 30 years 2,24s ,8sl
 This amount of emigrants arriving in the U. States during period of thirty years, it will be perceived nearly conforms to the number of foreigners in 1850, as returned by the census. There was doubtless large addition to the emi- grafton from those who came by way of Cana d, and other British provinces, besides those citizens of foreign birth who reside in the States
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02
Cholera at Chicago, Illinois.

We learn from passengers who reached our city at 10 O clock last night, the Jacksonville railroad, that the cholera has assumed an cpl demic form in Chicago. One hundred and thir- ty deaths occurred there on Saturday last, and its violence had abated nothing when our infor- mant left. There had been few cases for some weeks before, but nothing to excite alarm. The people are now panic stricken, and are leaving that city by hundreds Several fami- lies came through to our city.-Lou. Dem., 1lM
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02
DEsTITUTIoN IN BOSTON. - The Boston Transcript of the 18th says:

Richard Collins, with his wife and five small children, were found last night taking lodgings on the side walk in Cross street, and were re- moved to the first police station for more com fortable accommodations. They had just ar rived in the country from Ireland, and were en- tirely destitute.
 There are hundreds of cases nearly as bad as she above constantly occurring, through some slip in the immigrant laws. Probably large majority of the paupers who find their way in- to the city institutions, had not the means for a single weeks support when they first landed.
 The men who would turn their backs upon such misery as this, would go all lengths to feast and clothe a runaway nigger.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02
A RARE SCENE IN BRoADwAY.-The Sunday tlas, of New York, July z, tells this amusing

RARE SCENE IN BRoADwAY.-The Sunday Atlas, of New York, July 7 tells this amusing lnecdote:
 There was quite lively dinner party at the Astor House on Friday afternoon, in which the principal parties were men we'll known as being connected with one of our best known railroads n the nighborhood of Troy, or most any other western part of the State. To say that they had ! good time would be superauous as, judging rom what we subsequently, saw, we have every confidence that they did. There were good many fat stories told and some pretty strong okes cracked; but as for the song sining-we :annot say much. We saw them when they merged into the street, and one of them, man we'll known in Troy, carried carpet bag, tack d all over with playing cards, face cards ace ards, and all. It seems that the thing had oeen done in the dining room, on bet that Bill would not dare to walk with itup Broad way from the Astor House to the St. Nicholas dotel
 Bill took the bet, however, like trump, md went forth into the street, his friends walking behind, bursting with laughter. Pre- 'ently ragged news boy ran up to him. cry ng out. Say Mister, what's trump ?'' On Blll tramped, however, sedate as an OWL By md by, a little negro hailed him with "Old loss how are ye off for spades ?' The party the rear were in the meantime enjoying the port nightly, and every moment sending up resh bevies of young scamps to annoy him with 'uch questions as, Cant you cut me a jack? D. "Go penny ante, Mister?" "Do you beg on that hand?" and "Go your whole pile, you are sure to win.'' Bill did win. however. for he won the bet, and he stalked up Broadway as majestic as militia captain, to the amusement of the knowing ones, and the astonishment of old Sobersides and friend Patterson, who de- clared that they never saw anything half so scandalous before. It was really funny sight to see Bill walking seriously up our principal thoroughfare, with his carpet bag all covered with playing cards, turning neither to the right nor the left and all the time looking as grave as an owl. But he won the bet, after ali, and when he arrived at the St. Nicholas he had the laugh on his own side. Gotham is great place in which to see strange sights.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

o. We have often heard of men who could hold but one idea in their head at one time. It is not so with our Uncle Joshua. As he sat down to dinner the other day, he asked bles- sing in these words: 'For what we are about to receive, may the Lord make us duly thank ful'' and added, in the same breath, "SaHB ta0t steQk ls burnt into c crispt'
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

THE GREAT FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA.-The North American of the 9th, contains particulars of the de- sructive fire which occurred in Philadelphia on the night of the 5th It org ginated in the National The handling some matches behind the scenes. None of the au Hence were in ,ured. The bones of Shepard the actor were found the next morning. The loss, Is estimated at Si 900 .OOO.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

THE MAN who " held an office" got tired and let go for the purpose of resting himself short time, when the office got away, and has not been heard from since
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

PERsP1RATIoNs.-The thermometer, in this city, ranged on Monday, says the New York Mirror, from 92 to 96; on Tuesday from 96 to 97 and yestrday from 96 to 100; 50 great long continuous heat, has not been recorded here abouts in modern times. The nights have been but two or three degrees cooler than the days.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

OBEY1NG ORDERs.-I wish you would pay a little attention, exclaimed carpenter to his careless apprentice. "WelI, sir, am paying e. little as I can," was the calm reply.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

(GrA late waggsh printer, while on his death bed, was requested Ito be composed" "Dis- tributed you mean," was the faint reply
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

GT The young man who gave a concert with the band of a hat, is now learning to play upon the affections of lady.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

The number of immigrants that arrived here during the month of May, up to the 24th, was 36, 590 of which 8,995 were Irish, and 8,56O Germans
 The native countries of the foreign popula- ton in the United States, in 1850, by the cen- sus were as follows:
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02
c 0 M M E R c 1 A l.
PIoAYUNE OFFICE, July 20, 1854.

MOLASSES-6 bbls. reboed were sold at II 1Sc.; and 400 bbls reboied on plantation below the city at 9c.
 FLOUR-Sales l 1000 bbls. including 200 St. Louis at ST l21 400 extra at $7 5o 200 at S7 75, and 100 Eagle made from new wheat at $S 50
 CORN-Sales $500 sacks of which 973 mixed at soc; 500 at e2c.; 800 mixed white at 621ac 300 at 63c 200 at 64c; 800 in lots at 65c and 600 prime white at 67c
 OATS-1 100 sacks St. Louis were sold at 36c.; and 1,4So at 3619c
 BRAN-l, 200 sacks were sold at 921$c.; and 915 at 95c. g 100 ib.
 WHISKY-lOO bbls rectifed were sold at 26Aa@ 26Hc.
 PORK-Mess retailing at Sll 75.
 BACON-10 casks prime sides sold at 6c.
 LARD-Sales 25 bbls. at 9s4c; 125 tcs. prime at 1Oc; and $50 kegs prime at lie.
 COFFEE-160 bags Rio sold at 9slc.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

Died. At Rockport, Arkansas, on the z4th July, SAMUEL BR1sB1N, formerly of Gen. Ire county, Pa in the 63d year of his age.
 Hollidaysburg Register, Pa, please copy.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

Thefollowing table shows the nativity of the white population of the several States and Ter ritOreS in 1850.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

Married--By John w. Purdom, esq, in Big Rock township, on the 25th day of July, A. D. 1854, Mr. Wm. N. PATE to Miss Lou 1s1A JANE LEFEvRE, eldest daughter of John B. Lefevre.
 By the same on the 2, Mr. H. K. CARTER to Mrs. MARY MELvINA ROBERTSON, all of Pulaski county.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02


 freshet in the Colorado for its supply of water Afterthe freshet has subsided, species of grass springs up on the banks of New river which affords good feed for animals, and serves to re- tain water in the lagoons for six months after Should this fai located just as it is in the midst of the Desert, the immigrants must suffer se- verely. The Indians on the lower Colorado have made extensive preparation for planting Their chief means of support are the products of their6elds. Whenthe water is high enough, they raise sufficient to supply the whites on the river as we'll as themselves. They raise pump kins, watermelons and musk melons of supe- rior kinds, in great abundance. found the steamer Gen. Jessup lying up here, just as I left her. am looking for government trans port at the mouth of the river about the 1st of August, which the steamerwll bring up to the Fort Fine abode quarters for the garrison are to be built here; the lumber and other materials are to be shipped from San Francisco, which will keep the boat going some time.
 If the United States purchase Sonora or any portion of 1t, this is the way to get into the north and interior, as it is only six days journey bv pack mules from here to Altar the princi- pal inland city of Sonora. With water com- munication from San Francisco, this must be an important point
 The Mormons intend to make the Colorado the means of communicating by water with the Pacific. Capt. Hunt, the Mormon who opened the route from Salt Lake city to San Francisco. is of opinion that steamer like the one have here can ascend the Colorado within three days of the Mormon settlements in Utah, and with in eight days of Salt Lake city.
 If that can be done, the trade with Utah must be diverted from St. Louis to San Fran cisco. The Mormons require for actual con-
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02
T. BRADBURY.

House and SlSn FaInter and GIaAIer; TMITATOR of Fancy Woods and Marble; Paper l Hanger, etc. Paint shop adjoining his residence on Mulberry street, Little Rock. July 26, 1854 ly
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-15
The Raft.

We copy from the Washington (Ark's)
telegraph by request, the proceedings
Of meeting held recently at Washington
to memorialize Congress in reference to
this obstruction. We publish them with
much pleasure, for two reasons first, that
We are personally acquainted with many Of
The members composing the meeting sec
ondly because the removal Of the raft, o. an
indispensable precedent to the full develop
ment Of one Of the most magnificent coun-
tries the sun ever shone upon, has been
consummation that We have most devoutly
wished for many years. When we were
in Arkansas last fall We were led to appre-
bend. from what was there impaired to US,
that bid would surely be made for the
contract of removing the raft. but Ge sup
pose the matter was declined. There is one
serious obstacle to the undertaking Of the
work which presents itself to the planters,
for the most part, on Red River, which is
the absence of available cash capital.-
There are men Of wealth among them it is
true, but their wealth consists Of lands, ne
croes and mules, and as no provision J.
made by the government fur the advance Of
money to the contractor, there are few Of
them who would be able to make the neces-
sary preparations for the work. II requires
no trifiing sum for the commencement Of such
work; once commenced, if properly com
menccd, it, subsequent prosecution would
not he 50 difficult and arduous.
There j. a difference Of opinion both az
to the extent Of the raft and the sum neces-
sary for its removal Some say it is no
more than five miles in extent while others
multiply that sum by three. A gentleman
who resides IN South Carolina, but who
owns and cultivates a farm in the region of
the raft was in our office few days since, and
he assured us that the raft was fifteen miles
long-that it was now above the mouth of
Dooley's Bayou. Not being familiar with
the locality Of the country, we cannot Judge
Of the true condition of the raft from such
representation, but we know that it has been
accnmulating now for several years, and
must have become quite extensive.
We very much fear that our friends above
the raft will have to knock for some time in
vain at the obduratc heart of the creature
Of the people, commonly called Congress
We fear that another decade will have been
counted ere a willing ear will be given to
their opportunities and their complaints
But we hope for the best. Our own repre-
sentative will do all in his power to advance
their measures in the House.
ShTerePoyt GG-ctte.
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-15
Further by the Europa.

New York, Feb. 27.-The Cunard COM
pany deny that the steamers have been char
tered by tie Government
Another attack Oh Kalafat is daily looked
for.
Omar Pacha has recovered from his re-
cent illness
The allied fleets will Immediately re-en-
ter the Black Sea-
The allied Ambassadors were much dis
satisfied with the return of the fleets to the
Bosphorus.
The Emperor of Russia is sick. He has
not been seen for some days.
A change is reported in the Russian Min
istry.
England and France continue their pre-
parations on large scale. France is ex-
tending her'fnancial arrangements to meet
the expenses of the coming war.
Dates from China to Dec. 9th. Ningpo
and Annoy quiet. The insurgents had burn
ed a large portion of Shanghai, and captur-
ed Simsing, situated 80 miles from Pekin.
Trade dull
In Spain democratic conspiracy has
been discovered at Madrid. Jose Concha
arrived, was proclaimed rebel, and AFTER
wards escaped to France.
In the House of Commons at London,
Lord John Russell said thata note had been
sent to the American Minister BY the Lord
Chamberlain to be present at the opening
of the Parliament, the same as those sent
to other diplomatic representatives. lie
did not think any difficulty likely to arise
ON the question as 10 the dress in which the
American Minister was to appear on State
occasions
The excitement was very great at St Pc
tersburg. The war party was very enthusi-
astic
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-15

The Washington correspondents of the
Journal of Commerce says the political ef-
feet of the passage of the Nebraska bill will
be
ITO put an end to the old parties, and
"crush out" the coalition of the Democracy
1t will organize parties into two divisions,
and both Of them based Oh the slavery ques-
ton. One party will be the non-inter-
vcntion party, and the other the abolition
party 1t j. not quite certain which will
finally prevail. But the struggle j., at
length, begun. All that has ever happened
on this question-all the combats from 1920
down, were mere child's play, in compari-
son with what we shall see next fall, and
next year. and for years to come. There
will be no more compromises. The old
ones will be condemned and set aside
Non-intervention on the one side, and a5o-
lition on the other, are the only two princi-
pies upon which the contract is to be made.
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-15

MILITARY CoURT OF INQUIRY.--The ex-
animation of witnesses before the military
court Of inquiry into the circumstances at
tending the loss Of the troops on board the
San Francisco i still in progress A good
deal Of information has been elected, but
scarcely anything that j. Of interest in itself
The journal Of Commerce." utters the fol-
lowing with regard to facts elected concern
ing the transfer Of passengers from the San
Francisco to the Kilby:
I'VE should say that the true-hearted
women who bailed the boat on her trip TO
the Kilby, ard voted to search for the steam
er though they perished in the attempt
should gain their need of solid applause
A heavy bracelet of gold, as pure az the
hearts Of the fair wearers, would we be-
lIeve. be an appropriate offering. Think Of
1t. a whisper from the press would make
it reality"
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-15
Extraordinary Invention.

MEssRs. EDIToRs:-While we are every
day hearing of new inventions and the pro-
eress of reform, | take the liberty to state
to the readers of your valuable journal what
| have invented and am about to bring be-
fore the world at the earliest possible period.
For the last four years / have had my mind
engaged upon a marine locomotive, and
have succeeded in bringing it to nearly a
perfect plan, il j. unlike anything now used
in navigating the ocean: one Of it, most i'm
p0rtant features il the remarkable fact that
it has no head-water rcsistance-thus the
speed can be increased in the same ratio as
We increase the number of revolutions /
make these statements candidly, and my OBJ
jeet is TO open the way to give my invention
public demonstration, and if any one has
any invention of the same kind, embracing
the same principle, let him make it known
now, and not wait until the thing is before
the public and then come forward and claim
it as bis own. If any one has invented a To-
connective that will cross the Atlantic in four
day without any head-wate- resisianee-let
him speak now; ii not let him forever hold
his peace, for | have such an invention, and
am ready to prove my statement to any one
who will address me postpaid.
HENRY "A. FROST.
Worcester, Mass, Jan. Is, 1854
Since the above letter was in type. Mr.
Frost has furnished H. with diagrams of hi
astonishing invention, from which VIC shall
execute engrayings to present to CUR readers
in few weeks. Sci american.
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-15

FINANCIAL PKosPEcTs.-The CONNER
cial editor of the Boston Courier very just
ly, as we think. remarks that the financial
prospects Of this country at the present time
are highly encouraging to industrial inter
ests, and to useful enterprises Of kinds that
require the employment Of capital The
aggregate IF the precious metals j. larger
than ever before, and constantly increasing,
while the shipments Of specie are diminish
ing. The banks arc supplied. and the Gen
eral Government holds Cd deposit about
S24,OOO,0C0 The great crops Of the last
season have been good and abundant, D that
the foreign markets can be advaniageously
supplied and profitable freights secured for
railroads and ships. besides furnishing the
exchange market with good supply Of low
priced bills. Whether foreign nations con-
clude to keep or break the public peace.
the intercourse between the Eastern and
Western hemisphere's must inevitably con-
tribute to the advantage of the latter
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-15

GEORGE LIPPARD.-A statement which
has gone the rounds of the press, to the ef.
feet that this gentleman, recently deceased,
had died In garret in utter destitution. is
contradicted by the National Democrat, I"
which paper states that Mr.. LIpPaRp has
left money and effects sufficient to have kent
him from want for many years. Instead of
living or dying in garret, he resided in a
comfortable house, handsomely furnished and
replete with every comfort The Demo
crat" thinks it but just to the memory of
the deceased, that these facts should be
known
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-15

The editor Of the New York Times, in
speaking Of the intrigues Of the Fusion
ists." with view to the reclamation Of
the throne of France, thinks
There is something very ludicrous in
this claim of throne-of the sovereignty
over millions of people-as piece of family
property. The remnants of the Bourbon
race, without exception are destitute oftalent
incompetent to do anything for the welfare
of the human race, spend their useless lives
in dreaming about regaining the throne Of
France, as something which belongs to them
BY right Of birth-as something bequeathed
to them BY their ancestors, and Of which
they have been unjustly robbed There's
comfort in thinking that the day for this
nonsence has nearly gone BY. The doctrine
Of Divine right" a. applied to hereditary
monarchy, commands but little respect any
where nowadays. In England it j. regard
cd a. a harmless fiction, interviewer into Eng
lish law, and TO he tolerated % long a. il
produces no evil result to the people Of Great
Britain. But it has a slight hold upon the
convictions of the English at the present
day. So long as they have an amiable, sem
sible Queen, who is wise enough to leave
Government to the House of Commons, and
to serve as an ornamental figure-head to the
ship of State, they will not disturb the ten
ure by which she holds her place. But let
such she-tiger as Queen Elizabeth again
attempt to tyrannize over England, or let an
obstinate, bigcted profigate again seek 10
govern, in spite Of Parliament. and Crom-
wells will be more abundant than they were
in the seventeenth century,
Washington telegraph., 1854-03-15

WESTERN RAIL RoADs.-Chicago seems
to be a favorite point of Railroad communi-
cation and connection. Il has II trunk
lines of Railroad, and 81 extension branch
lines communicating with it, embracing an
extent of 7,770 miles Of Railroad In adj
dition to this there are ten trunk lines and
three branches. making 1,62G miles more.
There will be daily leaving and entering The
city Of Chicago, on the lst Of May next,
46 trains. making in all % trains per day
over the roads, to accommodate travel and
commerce. Here j. a fact which, had We
time. it would be worth while to stop and
contemplate. A fact Of still greater signifi-
cation l., that less than two years ago they
had only one Railroad entering the city, the
Galena and Chicago Union. and that was
finished only few miles.