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WHEREAS, the plaintiff did on the 18th
w day Of March 1854, file their deeIara-
tion against the defendent who, az ~ said)
is absent from and without the limits of this
State, and has neither wife nor attomey.-
known within the limits of the same, 1pon
whom a cSpy of the said Declarvtion might
be served Il is therefore ordered that the
said defendent do appear and plead to the
said declaration on OF before the 10Th day
March which will be in the year Of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and fifty.6ye,
otherwise final and absoluts Judgment will
then be given and awared against him.
John A STEWMAN, Clerk.
Clerks Oflce, Lancaster G. II.
Mach IS. 1854. IL smIy&id
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Agents for the True Democrat

Agents for the True Democrat. ". B. STEER, Pike county;
 II. T. DICkERMAN, esq.,, Franklin and Scott counties: l.; M. STROUD, Carroll county;
 VIM E. SMITH, Washington county; IAKLEN SiLvEY, Jackson county D. w. JEFFREY, Mount Olive Izard coun.v R L. PHILLIPS, Washington, Hempstead county: GIDEON TUCKER, Batesville, Independence county. JOHN A. LINDSAY, Powhattan; ELlHU RANDOLPH, Desha county; JOHN M. MITCHELL, Gansville, Green county; WM R. CAIN, POcahontas Randolph county; LEWIS SUTFIN, Bolver, Poinsett county; ROOF H. HOWELL, Dover, Pope county: J. $. JORDAN, Monticello, Drew county; THOS RIGGS, Postmaster at Richwoods lizard county; VIM. M. VAN VALKENBURGH, Warren, Bradley co; GREEN K. JONES, Esq, Smithvle, Lawrence county; L. B. VENABLE Van Buren county; JOHN HAVIS, Bradley county; C. H. JACKSON, Mount PensOn, Jackson county; VIM. A. CRAWFORD, Saline county; J. w. McCONAUGHEY, Searcy White county; A. J. BROOKS, Boomer, Sebastian county; JAMES M. MONTGOMERY, Lewisvle, Lafayette GU; Capt. w. LANDERS, Sulphur Rock, Independence co; w. B. YOUNG, Dover, Pope county; THOS F. AUSTIN, Melville, Marion county; J. w. BERNARD, NorrostOwn, Pope county; JAS R. BERRY, P. M, Huntsville Madison coun1y; JAS N. JOHNSON P. M., Friendship, Saline county; c. L. SWEET, Sweetvie, Crittenden county; THO'S MILLS, Polk county;
 JOHN w. FULLERTON, Hot Springs; JOHN w. WILDER, Valley Grove;
 ROBT ATKINSON, Leek's Store, Ouachita county; Dr. L. l.. MARTIN, Long View, Ashley county; N. L. BAKER, Fulton county;
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The true Democrat., 1854-10-04
The Washington House, Fayetteville Ar
 kansas, by William Adams

[ HAVE taken charge of the above establishment l at the Southwest corner of the Court Square, and am in readiness to entertain the public. It is my de- sign to sustain Hotel of high standing the peo pie of Arkansas could desire The advantages of the location are we'll and widely known. The fruits. vegetables, and provisions of Washington County in all their profuson and superior qualities, seek sale from all parts in the town of Fayetteville and shall therefore always have the choice and abundance of the market. The Table will not only be furnished with home supplies but whatever delicacies that may be needed from abroad shall be brought in requsion Strict attention will always be paid to the cleanliness and comfort of the and bedding-in fact every department will receive that care and attention which well ordered establishment demands
 With these views, invite the patronage of the pub lic have had much experience in my business, and believe that in all instances we'll satisfy the wishes of those who desire home, however short or long their stay at the Washington House.
 W Arrangements for the keeping oftraveler's horses are ample and of nature to give complete satisfac- tion to guests With the reiteration of my determ- nation to sustain good table good sleeping arrange ments, good stable and comfort in every respect submit my claims to the public.
 Sept. 13, '54 3m WILLIAM ADAMS
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gulp, the whole of the snake was apparently swallowed Afterthis the juggler rcame upto the spectators and opening his mouth wide, per- mltted us to look into his throat; but no snake or snake-tall was to be seen. Itwas seemingly down his throat altogether.
 During the remainder of the performances, we never saw this snake again, or did the jug gler profess his ability to make it re-appear.- But he performed another snake-trick which surprised us much. He took from bag anoth- CT living cobra-di-capello, and walking into the centre of the room, enclosed it in his hands. in folded state He waved or shook them for some time in this condition, and then opened his fists, when, behold! the large cobra was zone. and in it's place were several small ones, which fell on the floor, and began to move about.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-04
Wild Man of Africa.

There is another inhabitant of the woods by the Gaboon river, more to be feared than the African boa; it is the wild man of the woods not the ourang outang though an immense ape always acting on the offensive and ready to attack man. The bones of his extremeties are longer than those of an ordinary sized, full grown man.
 I have examined them here and whilst con- templating the skull, the jaws, and their terri ble apparatus, really experienced sort of shud- dering.
 The canine teeth are upwards of two inches and of proportionate bulk. There IS a ridge running from the top of the nose backward over the crown of the head; to this is affixed a mus cle, by which the living animal draws himself backwards and forwards most frightful crest of stiff hairs; when enraged or proposing to in- flict injury, he erects them and draws the crest forwards over his large eyes and utters most hideous yell, at the same time.
 Nothing seems to intimidate him. Some- times he advances with boughs of trees broken off for the purpose of concealing his approach and attack, and suddenly grasps the legs of 8 human being, brings him instantly to the ground, breaks bis bones by blows of his mighty arms and hands, and tears the flesh by his monstrous teeth. The native huntsman who goes in search or meets with him, whilst pursuing less formidable animals, has learned that the safest way to engage is to act quite on the defensive; to let the monster draw near, when he will immediately seize the end of the muzzle of the gun, (ready cooked and present. ed) between his teeth. Instantly it must be discharged; if the man either delays till the ape has compressed the barrel so as to close it, or fails, to give mortal wound, his doom is sealed.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-04
MORNING, OCTOBER 4, 1854

incredible things which had just happened.- but so silent and peaceful had been the pre- vlous course of their lives that those simple men, instead of believing their clergymen. were seized with different kind of terror: for thev 1ancled that his intellect had given way. It was, therefore, with the utmost difficulty. and more because they were willing to gratify him by humoring his supposed caprices. that he at last persuaded them to accompany him to the church, and to provide themselves with shovels and pickaxes.
 Night had by this time disappeared, and the sun had already arisen, when the pastor and his flock ascended the hill towards the church.
 They now perceived ship-of-war, in full sail, rapidly distancing the shore, and steering for the north. A sig ght so unexpected rendered the inhabitants of the village a little dubious: and they were quite prepared to believe in the old mans words, when they found the side doors of their church forcibly broken open.- In breathless expectation, therefore, they enter ed; the pastor pointed out to them the site of the grave which he had seen open the night before, and they could plainly perceive that the stone had been rolled away, and afterwards re- placed. They, therefore, set to work with pick axes and on re-opening the grave, found new and richly y-ornamented coffin.
 The old man jumped down, the others fol- lowed his example, and the lid was speedily removed. Alas! the worthy pastor found his worst fears realized; the coffin contained the corpse of the murdered brde and the splendid diadem alone was wanting She must have died instantaneously, for the ball had passed right through her heart. The expression of ter TOT and anguish formerly observable on her countenance had disappeared and in it's place a heavenly peace illumed her features; she lay in her coffin placid and calm as an angel. The old man knelt over her, lamenting bitterly; while silent astonishment and horror seized the behOlders.
 The pastor thought it his duty to announce the circumstance, without delay, to the Bishop of Zealand, as being his ecclesiastical superior; and, meanwhile until he should receive an an- swer from Copenhagen, made his simple parish toners, take an oath of secrecy. The grave was once more closed. up, and no one ventured to allude to the circumstance. Suddenly there appeared in the little village man of distinc- tion from the capital; he made the inhabitants state all that had taken place, examined the grave, praised the silence hitherto observed, and strictly enjoined them to continue their secrecy, on pain of being visited with the most severe punishment.
 After the death of the old pastor, manu- script giving detailed account of the whole transaction, was found, written by his own hand, appended to the church books. Many believ- ed that they could trace some connection be- tween the facts there stated and the mysterious events which took place in Russia after the deaths of Peter the Great and his Empress Catherine. But to explain the whole mystery attending the atrocious act would be difficult, if not impossible.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-04

and fireman, and brakemen, and conductor, and the hardy drovers that were the passengers, knew it, and in their terrific speed they feared less, if it might be, for themselves than for this doomed train, through which and over which, amidst dead and mangled men, and crushed fragments, never stopping for shriek or sorrow, their train would go. The miles, they were passed over, no man thinking of their existence. The train tore onwards. The men upon it in- tensely conscious, and even the cattle appalled, by new sensation. The engineer stood on the platform. knowing that the widest and most appalling danger was about him, in shape and form irresistible if the thread of safety snapped. The speed made leap for life but more rapid rush to death. He could not re- treat. The wheels refused the least adherence to the brake. The pondrous train drove itself madly on, and in an instant more Deposite was to be reached.
 fernaps every mans experience shows, it is most probable, that on the train coming west ward, there were those who were provoked at the delay which prevented them from reaching Deposlte. 1t was, they said, too bad to be be- nlnd lime, (as Ii Time was not often our shield rom sorrows) The train ought to be at it's cara place. Indeed, if they were the managers of the road the trains would never be out of the minutes. Every car usually has on it some of these safe reformers, who accomplish all impossibilities, it being so safe and easy to the orise. It did not arrive, the grumblers were yet on the road. Well it was for them that it failed; for when the descending train reached Deposite, it no more stayed or stopped than the emerald waters do at their falls at Niagara. It would have pulverized another had it encoun. tered collision. On 1t went-the engineer feel ing as if his heart might throb once more when he saw that the train he expected to have crush ed was out of his way and unharmed.
 The level reached-the awful speed slack ened, and though it was not brought up under control until 1t had run miles beyond the place of stoppingg-yet the journey-the flight the seven mile leap had been accomplished safely.
 The command being with the engine again the train was backed up, and when they who were late arrived they had the blessed oppor- tunity of theorising about what may have hap pened-their sage conclusions occurring in pa- renthesis of the courses of nice and hot SUD- per keenly enjoyed in that bleak and cold night, instead of struggling for delivery from the wreck of life, and limb and property. Long was that fearful night remembered Even now in the memory of my narrator, he can recall that fall down the mountain.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-04

The following picture of an intelligent coro- nor's jury is copied from an English paper: Coronor.-"Did you know the defunct?' Witness-"Who'sh he."
 Cor.-"Why the dead n1an?'
 Wit.-"Yes."
 Cor" Intmately?'
 Wit-"Werry."
 Cor.-"How often have you been in compa- ny with him?o
 Wit.-"Only once."
 Cor-"Do you call that intimately?'
 Wit" Yes; for he was drunk, and I were 'oerry drunk' and that made us like two broth- Cor.-"Who recognized the body?' Wit.-"Jack Adams" Cor.-"How did he recognize the body?"
 Wit.-"By standing on the body to let the water run out"
 Cor.-"1 mean how did he know him?"
 Wlt.-"By his plush jacket"
 Cor.-Anythng else?'' Wlt.-"No; his face was so swelled his mother wouldn't ha' know'd him." Cor.-"Then how did you know him?,, Wit.-Caus 1 warn't his mother?" [Ap- plause in the court
 Cor:-"W do you consider the cause of his death."
 Witt" Droa0ning in course"
 Cor.-"Was any attempt made to recussi- tate him?'
 Wit-"Yes."
 Cor.-" How?" Wit.-"We searched his rockets!'
 Cor.-"l mean did you try to bring him to?'' Witt" Yes, to the public house." Cor.-"l mean to recover him?' Wit.-"No, we weren't told so." Cor.-"Did you ever suspect the deceased of mental alienation?'' Wit.-"Yes, the whole village suspected him."
 Cor-"Why?" pigs"
 Cor.-"You misunderstood me. allude to mental aberration."
 Witt" Some think he ,0osi'
 Cor.-"On what grounds?"
 Wit-"l believe they belonged to Squire Waters"
 Cor" P'shaw! l mean was he nsad?' Witt" Sartenly he were!"
 COr.-"W What, devoid of reason?"
 Wt-'Oh he had no reason to drown his- self as 1 knows of'
 Cor.-"That will do sir. Gro the iury.) Gentleman, you have heard the evidence, and will consider your verdict"
 Foreman.-" Your worship, we are all of one mind."
 Cor.-"Well, what is that?''
 Foreman.-"We don't mind what; we're agreeable to say anything your worship peases" Cor.-"No, gentlemen; have no right to dictate to you; you had better consult together" Foreman.-"We have your worship, afore we came and we are all unanimous"
 Cor" am happy to hear it gentlemen. (To the clerk; MT. Clerk, take the verdict Now then gentlemen"
 Foreman.-"Why then, your worship, it's 'Justiable Suicade' but we begs to recommend to mercy and hopes we shall be allowed our expenses
 Least this scene should be thought to be ex- aggerated the journalist affirms its truth to the letter, in every particular.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-04
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TI>HE Lamplighter athek; | The Foresters, by Dumas; Sweeny Todd, the Ruffian Barber; Masaniello, the fisherman of Naples; Lady Lees Widowhood; Grey, etc.
 The Star Chamber, by Ainsworth; The Planters Northern Bride; Linny Lockwood;
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 The Royal Favorite, the Mysteries of the Court of Charles 2nd;
 The Women of Israel, 9 vols., lby Grace Aguilar; Life and its Aims;
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The true Democrat., 1854-10-04

DANCING WITH A BooT BLACK.-A corres- pondent of the New York Times, writing from Saratoga, is responsible for the following:
 "There has been aristocracy here of all grades and shades, from the genuine simon pure,' down to the Mushroom and codfsh-and 1 looked in one evening and saw the valet de chansbrs of a gentleman at one hotel, waltzing with one of the haughtiest beauties, who was denominated belle at the other He may have been quite as good as his master; but doubt whether the young lady would have smiled so graciously on him, or permitted his moustache to come SO near her cheek, if she had known that he had spent part of the evening brushing coats and backing bOots."
The true Democrat., 1854-10-04
DWIGHT FOR SALE.

HAVE 32o acres of good land lying on Elynoy l Bayon on the main stage road running from Little Rock to Van Buren and Fort Smith, 80 miles west of the Rock and 80 east of Fort Smith, 15O acres in cu tivation The farm is beautiful and in good repair; good ferry-boat and good springs that never fails different qualities, caebret feestone and red sulphur all convenient to my buildings for using water which
 will sell on reasonable terms Apply to the under signed at Dwight, Pope county, Ark.
 The survey, made by Capt. Barney for the Fort Smith Branch of the Cairo and Fulton railroad runs through the land. JAMES NJ. EDWARDS.
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