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The true Democrat., 1854-09-27
ReCOrd and RIanE Racks

M EDlU M, Demi and Quarto Records, we'll bound 1'A and fine paper Scrap books. Ledgers Journals Day books. Cash books, Receiving and Memorandum books; all sizes and qualities of half bound blanks eIr:; lately received at the bookstore of
 Sept. 20 JOHN K. REAPDON
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27

Patent English Vellnm, or Tracing Cloth.
 A SUPERIOR article for maps or plats, as easily lA used and much more lasting than traciuo nonlr 1t IS thirty inches wide and sold by the ward in any quantity to suit customers at the book store or JOHN E. REARDON.
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The true Democrat., 1854-09-27
DISSOLUTION.

ME co- partnership heretofore existing under the 1 firm of Wm. N. VanValkenburgh < Co.,. was on the first day of March last, dissolved by mutual consent All persons indebted to said firm are re- quested to make immediate payment.
 VIM. M. VAN VALKENBURGH,
 JAMES BURNETT
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27
MARsHAL,s SALE NEGROES.

g. DY virtue of two writs of Fieri Facias, issued, EA D by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the M nited States in and for the Eastern District of Arkansas, and to directed, will offer for sale to the highest and last bidder for cash in hand at the door of the United States room, in the city of Little Rock lowing described negroes slaves for li1e Julia wo- man aged about twenty five years; Catherine, wo- man aged about twenty years. and Enoch, boy aged about seventeen years The above described ne- groe levied and to be sold the property of Arthur Hays, satisfy said executions issued in favor of Joseph Kimbro. Sale within the hours prescribed by law, where due attendance will be given by me.
 JOHN QUINDLEY. Marshal of the
 Eastern District, Arks. Little Rock, Arks., 9th September, 1854 4S-2t
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27
MULES FOR SALE.

WYE have six or eight good work mules for sale, w either for cash on short credit with approv ed security. They may be at the penitentiary.
 Sept 13, 3t GEORGE x ROBINS.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27

Fresh O'FallOn Mill Flour Reveived per
 Wagon this day. OR BBLS O'Fallon Mill extra family Flour fresh %sJ from the above Mill at St. Louis and for sale by RAPLEY, HANGER dE co. Sept. l3 CWAMP LAND SCRIP for sale at 50 per cent O discount by VIM. B. WAIT. Sept 13 1854.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27

FALL ELEoTIoN.-The following is list of the States yet to vote this fall, and the time of holding their election
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27
WATT FOR THE WAGON.

A: F. WOODARD, Attorney at Law, Benton. Califle county, Arkansas. Sept. 20, 1854, 4mx
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27
FISH! FISH!

1n HALF bbs Mo- l and large Mackere; AO ID kits do;
 < Salmon;
 10 boxes Cod Fish:
 20 '' Smoked Herring; Received this day per wagons, and for sale by Sept. l3, '54 RAPLEY, HANGER & co,
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27
WAGON AND MULES.

THE undersigned offers for sale two large likely Il mules, with wagon and harness complete
 Sept. % it ROSWELL BEEBE.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-08
[COrrespondeuce OF the Baltimore SUM-


Tie Baek.7rGck in Spanish Agairs-7Ae Country in
Smooth Vd'er-Things !Scttied-Nothing TO Detain
Congress-Pdc,ic Railroad not 10 Pdss-A National
Turnpike Across Tie Plains, dc.
Persons supposed be well advised insist that the
administration has backed entirely from every position
they had taken in regard Spain and Cuba not finding
adequate support from public feeling aud meeting with no
response from Congress. The of preparation for
war il very good reason for preserving peace.
The country is now in smooth water. Tie CITY riots
over the Nebraska fever has subsidized Tony Burns
carried back old Virginia. the fishery question ia set
tied; the lbusters put down and there ia 10 current
question that will afford topics for hours speech In
Congress.
The administration would be glad dispense with the
attendance OF Congress- az they will pass the ord
nary appropriation bils and really there nothing for
them do which be done by the middle of July
deferred with adv Intage till the re ,uar session
Before the meeting of Congress- il WIS generally sun
posed that the Nebraska question and the Pacific railroad
question would form the prominent features of the
present session Well the Nebraska business occupied
has made but very little show, except two or three
very good speeches from Dr.. Gsin; Mr. Douglas and
Others II hardly necessary to press the SUBJECT ci
House further for it il well understood that no
bill pass this session, at the session. II
at time.
the recent examinations OF the central and other
routes that railroad the Pacific IT, present. imprac
cabe aud absurd good wagon road is the only prac-
csblc mode Of improving thG Of communica ion
the continent and this ought be provided for by
Congress without delay Ii ia said that Mr.. Benton i'll
advocate the construction by tho Government of u ma
Onal turnpike practicable for wagons. Such a road
would probably lead TO the construction of railroads
ultimately, upon parts Of the route selected.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-08
OUTRAGE on THE AMERICAN FLAG.
From the North China Herald English paper) Shapgha
March IL 1854

March IL, 1884.
ATTACK on AN AMERICAN PILOT BOAT.
On Monday evening about dusk, as Mr. Ayers pilo.
boat flying the American dig coming up the reach
one OF the Taouaes vessels, the Clown fired shot n,
her. The boat, in which were Mr. Linkater and sx
Chinese were soon hailed round under the Compton, and
the oc on board ordered the Chinese sailors up On
deck and had them tied up to the mainmas but above
Mr. Lnkiter to go away after having overhaued the boat
As soon as Mr. Aver informed Of this proceeding he
laid mis- complaint before the United States Consul who
referred him to CAPTAIN Kelly and he accordingly went
on board the unted States soreship Plymouth and Cap
tain Kelly, upon hearing Of the assault very promptly
manned boat which was under command OF Leuts
Guest who proceeded Immediately the Sir Herbert
Compton, and asked for the Captain who was not to be
found at ias Portuguese board the Compton said
he was in command, aud Mr. Guest once demanded
how he dared to make prisoners of men under the
American tig?' and demanded their release The Por.
tuguese replied he did do it, and that he had no au
thoriy to them free Whereupon Lieut. Guest order
ed his to board which done with the greatest
aicriy aud cut the prisoners from the mainist where
they had been tied by the hair.
IL was observed, at this moment that on the
poop OF the vessel eveng their muskets the Ame
rican officer and Mr.. Lnklater, who ACCOMPANIED
Mr. Guest very energecaly eyeed his revolver al the
Portuguese telling him that the first shot being fired he
would blow his brains out The Portuguese great alarm
Immediately ordered his men to desist-the and
boat were then taken oil without further hndrance. There
no plea offered for this gross insult the American ag
except that the boat had some shot board which il is
in the habit of carrying for ballast.
Mr. Murphy, the L. 5 Consul, in correspondence with
the Taoutlc this subject has laid down the doctrine
that under no pretcnce whatever shall property or per-
sons while under the protection OF the United states ae
be mocsed by the Chinese authorities with impunity-
But any claim is supposed by them exist against per-
sons or property under the United States flag, the COM
plant must be made to him, the only person known in
the treaty TO have the power of settlement.
The promptude with which the L. 5. Consul and Capt
Kelly attended TO this complaint, and the energy with
which Mr. Guest carried out his instructions, which
Of very delicate aud difficult nature are very praise
worthy and hope will check the nsolent bearing OF
those in command of the exTaoutae ships who are IRE
qucnty firing on some frivolous preiencc upon boats
passing up and down the river.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-08

S-Tho subject Of general educatioa in England IA
aud individuals. IL IL stated by the London Athen0uH
that during the present month the Society OF Arts propose
in with the many good works in Iuriherance of
which their energies employed, to open special
exhibition Of Educational mscnoty. The idea to col
ec series Of models plans, books, diagrin and ap.
pdtaus which shall Illustrate the actual practice Of school
teaching in the great States OF Europe and America so
NJ to compare this with that prevailing In the United
Kingdom aud IN OF principal Colonies. Ar.
Engagements already entered into which sue
tary, and the Duke OF Newcastle Minister for the
Colonies, have given the plan their full support and
promises Of cordial operation have been received from
the Committee OF Council Education, the Department
Of Science and Art the Irish Commissioners Of Education
the National School Society, the British and Foreign
School Society, and other bodies. Prince Albert shows
his interest in the scheme by heading subscription
defay the necessary cost Of collecting and exhibiting the
models, with ElOO sterling.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-08

SLAyEs RErURisG FROM CALyoRSrA.--Tho steamship
Pampero, on her last trip from San Juan, brought up
twelve fifteen slaves, Who together with their master
on their return from California TO Georgia These
slaves taken out to California by their master In the
spring Of 1850, and practicable after their arr-
val Ia San Francisco started for the gold mine wbero
they have ever since abored faithfully, the proceeds Of
their labor rendering their wealthy When they
TO San Francisco the addressed them and
Informed them that they we're free and offered to rig them
of In fine style, and give each Of them sufficient OF
money TO enable him TO start fair the world for himself
without single exception they refused. They had all
been looking forward with great glee TO TO the
od plantation" and the "old folks At home" and back
they all came, and by this time, perhaps they aston
sbing the young darke who have left home wththe
wondrous instances which bee them 10 the land Of gold
and gratifying them witha sight of the monkeys poroque
&C. which they picked up the Isthmus Of Nicaragua.
The above facts gathered from gen lemen who
through with The slave. end their owner and who were
perfectly cognzsnt Of the matters stately o. Pie.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-08

~ The "MOTIIRIts' BHEAST CLOTHS" considering
the limited used bring public notoey have
met with unparalleled In the history remedies
The introduction Of them public attention. developed
fact which truly grayngthe fact that they destined
supply remedy which will relieve suffering intense ago
MIXING suffering than any remedy among The
suffering which they prevent and which they
condition Its sway Is vide globe and
wherever the mother OF children found truly dses
Ing and peculiar suffering incident GITHED BRFIsI
is known and aitested.
These cloths have attained vide celebrity throughout Virginia
Of souhsn states and whilst have many high
Testimonials to their great value, have yet 10 hear OF their
failure in single instance 70 give entire satisfaction.
w remittance OF tiOO accompanies by cents worth OF
postage stamps will the prompt transmission By
pair Of these CLOTHS any part Of the United States,
They TO- sale exclusively By
ADIH q GRAY, Wholesale and Retail Agents.
Jel lat Main street, Richmond, Virginia.
W Foil directions for applying these Cloths will
them II would be esteemed favor II persons these
Cloths would make known the estimate they place upon
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-08
Iron III. Council Blun. Rusl..l

DSahAcEfuL OurRAoE-TnREE ISpIANs MURDERED
BY COMPANY OF ENIGRANTs-GEEAr EXCITE
sHNr AMONG rHE INDIANS.
on Sunday last three Indians visited camp Of emil
grants aud being somewhat Intoxicated FROM tho effects
OF spirits that had been sold them by tho whites got into
little squabbs, ia which there clnch between the
parties, and tho Indians expelled. Tho company
soon made the hue aud that the Indians made tho
tempt to murder and rob them. company OF forty
nifty mounted and we'll armed In pursuit
them. ....
one OF the Indians riding pony, whilst two were
Walking one Of which shot down like hunted WOLF
tue other eaped upon the pony, but were overaken by
tue ol'odhounds, who fired shower Of lead at them-
Two were killed dead on the spot, aud stripped Of their
guns and other apparatus with which the pony Sc
cured and carried of triumphauy camp by the assa
ants The third carried the river last night In
dying state and it doubtless gone the hunting ground"
ere this.
We have seldom heard Of moro dssardly or cold
oooded murder. 1t has reused the indignation only
oil the Indians, but of all citizens far have
heard an expression. The company from Illinois,
and crossed tho river to day. They will doubtless meet
with difficulty but deserving the least pity, aud
We Tor one as sincerely hope for their punishment
would the murderer ascending the gaows II there be any
u IN the conduct of the Indians it must properly DO
asctioed TO the in which they governed aud
controlled under our government.
We hear that the people the of arrest
ing or ynching them but they have flown the river
aud may yet get their just deserts.
ANOTHER AuRDKR.-As 20 to press we learn that an
Indian lying dead side between this city and
Centre willie, murdered dubess by reckless emf
grant, who is careless in regard his safety Ia
passing through the udan country, he is of the safety
OF others.
We shall expect to the Indian agent means for
tue arrest OF the murdercrs that they be as
Their crimes deserve. Report also informs that Skin.
msh has taken place over tho river in which 10 Iu
dams killed.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-08

1t is settled rule in adjusting claims and accounts
against the government, that interest Is part Of
debt necessary consequence OF debt, and the
government presumed be Away ready pay its cb
legations proper proof OF Indebtedness interest
he allowed by the accounting officers, unless by special
authority of Congress THIS principle enforced by the opn
ions OF nearly every attorney general Of the IT, States since
the foundation of the republic Interest, when claimed OF
the government is the of damages for withhold
ing money which ought have paid aud did not pay
The u States will not pay damages account Of the mis-
takes aches Of its officers This rule Is spoken Of by
Attorney General Legare, in opinion given April 2,
1872 " sern but necessary rule adopted every
ia the practice OF government.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-08
Cnans.

We make further extracts from exchanges on IN,
OF the crops The Cincinnati Price Current says
the Western wheat crop:
The condition aud prospects Of the Western crop are
locked to with great interest," upon tho quantity
and quality OF tho YIELD much OF future prosperity
depends.
FROM all the information that We have been able to ga
ther the condition OF the crop appears to be follows
In many places the crop good-above average. In
other localities II is the reverse and in portions
Indiana aud Ohio wheat fields have been poughed up for
corn.
Again, the fly 10 doing considerable damage. Every
where there increased breadth Of land under
twenty cent Putting this and other facts togeth
aud the prospect that the yield in Ohio kenu,k
Indiana Illinois, and other Western States will be twen-
~ TO Twenty-Five per greater than that Of last
The crop has STILL however tAe risk OF rust and
regards this the weather in this vicinity just dc.
cidedly urpropitious, being warm and showery.
The Charleston Standard speaks thus Of the crops
the South:
The crops Of certain localities do not doubt have
been great " c,revaby injured but take them
the whole range and they appeared better OF this
have evidence in the highly encouraging paragraphs
be met with in almost every paper that comes from the
agricultural districts From State they espe
ciay aaerng The Laurencevle Herald End the Green
willie Patriot furnish the most encouraging accounts of tho
prospects OF the planters in their respective neighbor
hoods Though these may be reished by
the presen; holders Of large quantities Of breadstu and
provisions they will be hailed with JOY by the masses
both in country and in Europe. Instead of a
food at cheap rates.
An exchange paper remarks:
Grass and grain throughout New England look well.
The finest wheat crop of many years is promised in
South Carolina.
Louisiana prospects improve. The heavy rains have
ceased and the hoes aud poughs busy in the cotton
while the tall would make lover of homipy
at the mouth.
Planters in Alabama happy in prospect of Wheat
enough aad plump and full
In Missouri every farmer is "cherk and CHEEKY and all
around except only in Virginia. where the annoys
them, the season is full OF the richest promise.
The Salem (va) Republican says of the wheat crop in
Roanoke county
We are happy say that in country, so far
judge, the prospect for fine harvest bet
ter.
c8 The S,sunon Spectator of yesterday states, that
the ravages of the fly, other insects, upon the
growing wheat in Augusta county still continue, aud far
mers speak vcrygoomily about the prospect
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-08

VISITORS TO THE Va. MILITARY ISsrIrUrE-The Co
vernon has appointed the following gentlemen visitors of
the Military Institute Gen. FraLcis NJ. Boykin, Col VIM.
b. TiaieFo. Benjimin +. Garrett, James B,rbour Gen
Douglass b. Layne, William Seymour, Col Samuel l.
Hays, Benj. Rush Floyd. The Board will meet on the
Goth instant.-Enguirer.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-08

M:s'r'. Editors 1t is matter Of grei, importance
that the people Of Richmond should promptly respond to
the action Of the people of Kanawha the subject of the
Covingon Ohio Riiroid. To wait The decision of the
Board Of Trade would useless delay We ought TO
speak once, and not postpone, or moment, give
that encouragement to the proposed Convention which
the position aud interests OF this city render proper aud
necessary on her part.
was present at the meeting to form the Board Of
Trade though much interested in its can
therefore, with proprey and without the least dsrespec
urge the immediate assembagc Of the people Of al class.
consider the subject and appoint suitable delegates
the proposed Convention The people Of the West should
that there il division Of sentiment with on the
subject, but unanimous aud desire aud purpose
to cooperate in any which may promote the
execution of the great scheme A MERCHANT
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-08

JUsrrCE.-Iu our notice OF the magnificent arrangement
Of the dining table at the Exchange Hotel, the
sion Of John Miches reception, omitted TO mention
that they chiefly under the supervision Of Mr. John
ment. The order of the whole affair is very crcStabc
Mr.. Calahans taste.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-08

- The " Unterriied of the Tenth Legion District
think themselves badly used by their political brethren
according to the Of their grievances forth by
the Valley Democrat. That paper that Of
flee of any consequence pros honor has been given
to of the citizens of the Tenth Legion although several
of the most worthy have been appcans-yet their claims
have been aside for Eastern Virguians iu
variabiy received the smiles OF the "powers that be-
The Democrat continues its account OF the in
which the Tenth Legion Democracy treated in the fol-
lowing indignant strain.
"A district which gave Mr. Pierce one-hird of his
oriy in the State, certainly deserved consideration his
hands; hut nothing Of the kind has been far allotted
to IT, On the contrary, her citizens have been
10 grass, while other portions have revelled and TAT
tened on Executive patronage aud fAvorsm. 1t is time
the democracy of this section Of the State aspiring
something higher than being "hewcrs of wood and
drawers OF water" Unless they and express their
Indignation and censurc at the pursued towards
them, they will forever remain the tools by which
Eastern NirSniins reach the summit of fame and fill
their pockets with government patronage. Aboat the
fine OF election then the democracy Of the West and
especially the Tenth Legion eclipse the whole Union-no
compliment do justice their answering democracy
and gallant belug-they called rally from their
mountains and valleys in defence of democracy and
the State from federal misrule. And the democracy oil
the Tenth Legion although they know nothing sabstan-
tia will be awarded them when the tocsin for battle
sounded, it, echoes the democracy like the shr
whistle Of Rhoderick Dhu, and they send forth n vote
that sciers whiggery like chaf before the wind. But
after the election, there name is never heard"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-08

SILVER IN ALABANA-Great excitement is said by the
Dadewell Banner exist in TAlapoosa Aa) in conse-
quence of the silver mines existing in the southwest por
ton o: that country. Silver has been known for years
exist there, but the people have just found out how
separate it from the The other day, says the Ban
ner company extracted sixteen pound of the pure mat
al in a very brief time. This has set the country in
rage"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-08

The late aud cOpious rains in this corner of the
world have revived the crops vegetation wonderfully
aud have filed bosoms with gratitude that had almost
given way to desplir.-AJtngdon Vrrgiuian.
The first day Of Summer came in upon u.s. almost as
cold and boisterous November morning. owing 70 re.
cent hail ia various Objectionable.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-08
nIsRAsRs nR TIE KYl

DISEASES or TIE EYE
WAR JOHN wALTHALJ IL the only authorized Phys
~ clan In Virginia. Except few who have kindly consented
20 treat charity easeJ TO practice DR. Branerd Of
treating disease, Of the Eye which has proved fol
and invaluable ny this system which 10 painless IN the treat
meat partial and total blindness Inflammation Of the and s
appcndage Intolerance OF light falling o. the eyed far and
sighiedne from disease, eaprsot &C., Of years
standing been cured and perfect sight rsIored without
cutting wash few minutes and often only few
applications Of Instruments ofreeen Invention 30 many have
been benefited By the without injury that all who
suffering with diseases n the may fa putt to the
test
Or wslhan can be Consulted form 10 A. NJ and from
p ~, his once Governor street, Richmond, Va, by
letter.
Zee Tor consultation e. For prescription and instrument go
FOR visits aud additional treatment, extra charge.
~ No letters answered without the money IL enclosed
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-08

EARLY.-Mr Madison Pitzer, of this county, finished
planting his crop of tobacco OF 10000 on tho 26th of
aay-the earliest We presume, in this section OF the
State The plants standing we'll, aud promise iDc
crop.-Rodnoke Republican,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-08

NEW DoOE.-We have received from the bookstore OF
Nash Il Woodhousc, Main street, and interesting
work entitled ChIistopher North in his Sporting Jacket
II is neatly bounI, and contains 3O7 pages.
Its contents will be found exceedingly interesting.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-08

II Thursday last the "a of June, the anniversa
~ of the admission OF Kentucky a State in the Union
Upon that day in the year 1885,? Kentucky Gdmtied
in the national conederacy the first born OF the
lutionary struggle
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-08
c7s-The Baltimore Patriot speaking of the election of

Mr. Towers Mayor Of Washington says
'Mr. Towers is excellent and we'll fitted for
the post of Moyor. He is gentleman Of high literary
and moral qualifications. Mr.. I. is practical printer
and examiner general of public printing under Pres
d, mt Fillmore from which place he removed by the
present administration for the only sin OF being Wing
He occupies "A cnvsbe place, and will doubt
Ilt great deal better than Gen Pierce does that OF the
Presidency"