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The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
Fridnu. Dec. lst,


 Mir. Hockersmith presented the report of the internal improvement commissioner of Sa- line county, which was read.
 On motion of Mir. Brown the Governor was requested to furnish the House with 400 copies of the bill filed by the State of Arkansas against the Trustees of the Real Estate Bank Mr. Baxter introduced bill for the relief o f John H. Byers. Referred to the committee on claims.
 House bill entitled " an act to amend the ex- isting laws regulating the landed interests of this State, was read a third time and passed Mr. Redmond asked and obtained leave to withdraw House bill No. 1O6 concerning slaves. Mir. Montgomery introduced a bill to incor- porate the town of Grand Glaize. Read. Mir. Stringfelow introduced bill to incor- porate the town of Mt. Ida. Bill read 1st, 2nd and third time and passed.
 House bill for the benefit of George Hughe, was taken up and passed
 House bill for the benefit of grand and petit jurors in Sevier county, was passed.
 Mr. Redmond intro oluced bill to prevent slaves from carrying arms in Monroe county Read.
 An act for the relief of B. H. Smithson was passed
 An act for the benefit of Geo. w. and Au- gustus Goolsby, was passed.
 Senate bill to authorize the legal representa- tives of L. J. Reardon to turn over to the Au- ditor, all books, maps, papers etc., belonging to his office, was passed.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06

had $153,OOO in specie on board, which, togeth- CT with the ship is total loss. Two days af- ter she struck she went to pieces.
 A fog hung upon the coast and the officers supposed the ship to be twenty miles from the land. When she first struck there was terri ble scene on board, which continued up to the time the passengers were rescued by the steam CT Goliah
 The following are the names of the lost:
 Four children of Mrs. Longstown; Mrs. Beck man and child; Mrs. Summer and child: Mrs. Smith and child (the wife of Mr. Smith, of the firm of Smith, Bro. & Co); MT. Moore and child, and Frank Mitchell.
 The passengers arrived at San Francisco on the steamer Brother Jonathan.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
Fight with the Indians.

MT. Saul Mantel, in letter to the St. Louis Republican, dated, !" Camp on the banks of the Platte river, Oct. 23," gives the following ac- count of fight with party of Indians on the night of the 21st in which several were killed and wounded on both sides. The Indiahs ap- pear to have had the worst of it. They were driven off. MT. Mantel says:
 Our party, composed of eight, camped on the evening of the 2lSt inst, at an old camping place ot the emgrants about two hundred miles above Fort Kearny, south side of Platte. Dur ring the day of the 21st inst, three Indians came to the camp and seemed anxious to trade, but were informed by young man by the name of Wolfe, that it was not our object to trade at that time, but he would give them some tobacco, which he did; they then left and seemed contented
 We were congratulating ourselves on the suc- cess of this plan of making the Indians leave without giving them something more valuable, or having trouble with them.
 We seated ourselves to partake of our evening repast, and considered ourselves perfectly at home Laughing and joking was the order of the night--but
 %Mirth's Joy and joyous hours
 Bloom but to fade"
 For while we were seated the crack of a rife soon changed our joy into sadness The report ot that rifle told the true tale, for by my side fell as fine and promising young man as ever walked the earth. We grabbed our rifles and soon reached the wagon. We there had time to ascertain the strength of our enemy Eff teen composed their company Half naked, halfstarved, and we'll armed, they seemed ready for any kind of hellish work. 1 ordered every man to pick his man, and when I gave the word every rifle told, for seven fell to the ground; the rest retlred for a time in the woods We thought that they had left, but Wolfe said that he would go and see; so he went slowly and cautiously towards them; hardly had he advanced twenty paces when eight of them ran towards him. We fired, and killed or wound ed two, but in turn they killed three of ours, and wounded Mir. Wolfe in the ankle. We run towards them and they ran towards the woods.
 We had the extreme pleasure of seeing them land on the other side of Platte, but not with out many ball passing near their heads or bodies. We then returned to camp The ex- cltement soon subsded on our arrival there, for now came the melancholy duty of bury Ing the dead. 1 cannot, Mir. Editor, say any more about this, for my feelings will not let me. 1 am an old man, and have seen many a hard time, but none ever tried me so much as this. l will give you the names of our com- pany:
 Udolph Wolfe, New York wounded.
 Harvey Wickoff, New York
 Benjamin Woods, St. Louis.
 Saul Mantel, St. Louis.
 Silas Nodway, killed
 William Nodway, killed
 Hiram Woodruff, killed
 Henry Law, New York, killed.
 MT. Wolfe being the youngest in the compa- ny, 1t behooves me to speak of his actions. During the hour of danger he exhibited rare example of fortitude and heroism
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
1 INDExEDI

Died-At her residence in Lewisburg, Ark, on Sunday morning the 3d day of December, 1854, after long and lingering Hines of several weeks, Mrs. MELvNA MINERVA STALL1NGs, consort of Dr. S. J. StaIlings.
 Mrs. s. was in the 23d year of her age. She was an afectionate companion, kind mother, and worthy member of society. A short time before she departed, she manifested evidences of bright immortality beyond this terrestrial world. She leaves husband and three small children to mourn their irreparable loss. The Louisville (Ky) Democrat, will please copy.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06

SERPENT FAsc1NAT1oN-A few weeks since a little boy who was known to be frequently absent from school, was noticed in the neigh borhood of Privet by shepherd Tn the employ of - Martineau, Esq, to be very busily engaged in the road. He approached nearer, and was surprised to see him feeding two ad- ders The boy having crumbled the bread in his satchel, spread it out in his pinafore and the adders came and eat the food from his lap, picking up the crumbs with great dexterity. After feeding them he lay on the ground and played with them, all three seeming to enjoy the sport. But if the little urchin rejoiced in their company, the shepherd did not, for with much difficulty he killed the adders, to the great distress of the little playmate who wept bitterly at their destruction.- Whatslsire Mir TOT.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
Saturday, Nov. 25th.

Mir. Pettigrew presented the petition of sun- dry citizens of Polk county praying the passage of prohibitory liquor law. Referred to the committee on memorials.
 On motion the Governors special message of Saturday, was referred to the committee on the militia
 MT. Guice gave notice of bill to amend the laws regulating the landed interests of this State.
 On motion of MT. Jones of Lawrence, Mir. Holmes was added to the committee on the militia
 An act to amend in part an act to call in the scripof Hot Spring county, was passed.
 An act to amend an act exempting Home stead from execution, was referred to the judi ciary.
 The bill to sever the office of assessor, from that of sheriff, was read.
 An act to compensate John c. Peay for cer- tain services, was taken up and passed.
 The bill to provide for the sale of fractional section 16, in Crittenden county, was passed.
 An act for the relief of James J. Baker was passed.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
$500 REWARD!
Proclamation by the GOyernOr.


 WHEREAS, it has been made known w to me that, on the 11th day of October last in the town of Yellville, in the county of Marion Ed win c. Treat was < murdered in cold blood,n by q certain ALFRED BURNS, who has since fled from justice, and is running at large. Now, Therefore, 1, ELIAS N. CONWAY. Govern of the State of Arkansas, by virtue of the auhor ty in me vested, do hereby offer reward of Two HUNDRED DOLLARS, to any person who may appre- bend the said Alfred Burns and deliver him to the sheriff of said county of Marion, in order that jus tice in this behalf may be had and executed.
 In testimony whereof have hereunto
 set my hand and caused the seal of said IT, sl State to be affixed at Little Rock the 29th
 day of November. A. D., 1854.
 ELIAS N. CONWAY. By the Governor
 D. B. GREER, Secretary of State. DEscR1pT1oN-'' Burns is about 45 years of age 5 feet or 10 inches high, spare made weighs about 1855 pounds inclined to be bestoopshouldered, of dark swarthy completion, thin visage eyes dark hazel, dark hair rather pleasing in conversation when last seen was making his way towards Texas, where he has brother, living in Limestone county, he also has relations in Yell county, Arkansas In addition to the above reward. the citizens of Melville have subscribed about S250 for the appre hension of Burns.
 Nov. 29, 1854. 4w.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
MOndou, Dec. 4th.

MT. Totten from the judiciary committee, reported bill to regulate the manner of bring ing suits against the State, and recommended its passage Report adopted and bill passed.
 House bill amending the laws regulating the landed interests of this State, was referred to the committee on swamp lands.
 House bill increasing the pay of jurors in Se- Ner county, was read.
 House bill incorporating the town of Paraclif- la, was passet.
 The House bill to increase the pay of jurors ID Prairie and other counties, was passed.
 On motion of Mr. Cain, the Senate resolved Iselt into committee of the whole, to consider oenate bill, entitled Ian act to fix the line of the Cairo and Fulton railroad,'' and thereupon MT Rose was called to the chair. After con- siderable debate the committee rose, reported progress, and will sit again tomorrow morning at II o'clock.
 On motion of MT. Keith the Governor was requested to furnish information whether or not there Is vacancy on the Supreme Bench.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
Eidau, December 1st.

Mir. Mccoy introduced bill to amend the present Homestead law. Read.
 A bill to legalize the sale of certain school lands in this State, was read a second time
 House bill to change the name of Byron Green, to that of Byron Green Annear, was passed.
 Mir. Henson moved a reconsideration of the vote of yesterday, rejecting the bill on gaming Adopted: and the question then arising on the adoption of the report of the judiciary com mittee, it was adopted, and the bill as amended passed.
 House bill to restrain the circulation of small notes in this State, was read.
 Bill for the relief of Roof H. Howell, was pas sed.
 House bill providing for the erection of an iron vault for the State revenue, was read.
 House bill for the incorporation of the town of Paraclifta was read.
 Senate bill imposing additional duties on the Treasurers of Union and St. Francis counties, passed.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
Snturdnu. Dec. 2nd

On motion leave of absence was granted Mir. Miller.
 Senate bill for the benefit of jurors in Prairie and other counties, was read third time and passed
 Senate bill to amend the revenue laws of this State, lost
 Mr. Green introduced bill to incorporate the Crawford institute. Passed.
 MT. Ferguson introduced bill to reduce the salary of the land attorney and State collector. Read.
 House bill to suppress the circulation of small notes, was read a second time.
 An act for the relief of Bryan H. Smithson of Washington county, was read.
 House bill to incorporate the town of Mt. Ida, was read.
 House bill for the relief of George w. and Augustus Goolsby, was read first time.
 MT. Judkins introduced bill to amend chap ter 139, of the Digest. Read.
 House bill for the relief of George Hughes and others, was read.
 An act to change the name of Mary Eliza beth Robertson and others, was passed.
 A bill providing for the sale of certain school lands, was passed.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
House.

Tuesday,, Nov. 28th. .. Mir. Pettigrew obtained leave of absence for MT. Bishop.
 MT. Redmond presented the petition of sun- dry citizens of the State praying the eastern terminus of the Cairo and Fulton railroad to be nxed at Helena Referred to the committee on Internal improvements
 MT. Bealle obtained leave of absence for MT. Barkman.
 M. Rice offered a resolution requesting our aelesat!qaP in Congress to procure the establish 11ent ID of tn-weekly line of stages from Little nook to Helena Read
 The bill to authorize Joseph Weston to sell certain real estate, was read. {. MT. Byrne introduced Q bill to change the oF o.ns oi holding the county and probate courts o' Lafayette county. Read
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
Wedaesdau. Nov. 29. 1S54

Mr. Harrison moved that the Auditors con- munication, relating to the swamp lands, be re- ferred to the committee. on ways and means. Adopted.
 Mr. Totten introduced a resolution, fixing the eastern terminus of the Cairo and Fulton road, on the Mississippi river, at - -. Read.
 The bill amending the 85th chapter of the Digest, was passed:
 The bill to provide more fully for the incor- poration of the city of Fort Smith, was passed.
 Senate refused to concur in the House reso- lution proposing to go into the election of Au- ditor on Thursday, but amended it by insert ing Friday the 8th of December.
 House bill amending the law in regard to run- away slaves, was read.
 House bill legalizing the sale of certain school lands, was read.
 A bill to change the name of Byron Green, to that of Byron Green Annear was read a first time
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
Arkansas Legislature.
Senate.
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1854.

Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1854
 Mr. Keith offered an amendment to the con- stitution, by striking out the clause prohibiting bonking institutions. Read.
 Mr. Cain from the select committee to whom ,vas referred the bill for the relief of G. w. Tovel and s. w. Peel, reported it back and re- commended its passage. Adopted and bill pas sed. '. Chaplain be paid three dollars per diem.- Adopted. .. tute in Lawrence county, was read second time |. oway slaves was read.
 House bill to impose additional duties on the Treasurer of Union county, was read.
 The memorial to Congress in relation to the school lands in Lafayette county, was referred +o the committee on memorials.
 The bill authorizing lzard county to procure -,ons and field notes of the county, was pas House bill to compensate witnesses and jurors in Drew county, was passed.
 Mir. Ferguson introduced bill to regulate tbe manner of bringing suits against the State Referred to the judiciary committee.
 The bill to compensate jurors in Columbia and witnesses in Lafayette and Columbia coun- ties, was passed.
 House bill to change the time of holding the probate courts of Calhoun county, was pas House bill to change the time of holding the nrobate courts of Izard, Marion and Van Bu- ren counties, was passed.
 The bill to authorize the issuance of patents to assignees of purchases of swamp and over- flowed lands was passed.
 The bill to create the office of State Geolo- On motion the Senate adjourned.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
SQtMrdoY, Dec. 2nd.

Leave of absence was granted Mir. Williams.
 Mir. Beck introduced bill to prevent shoot ing across public roads and highways. Read
 MT. Thorn introduced bill to fix the line of the Cairo and Fulton railroad, and branches and for other purposes, which was referred to the committee on internal Improvements.
 On motion of Mir. Smithson 200 copies of the aforesaid bill was ordered to be printed.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06

Married.-In Saline county, on the 3Oth n,t at the residence of Mrs. Skelton, by Josiah Brooks, Esq.,, MT. CALEB DAVIS to Miss MARY AINsLEY.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
By CHt NOV6THOT.
 D. B. GREER. Secretary of State.
LAND AND NEGROES FOR SALE. ?1 DY virtue Of an order made no SN ID by the Probate Court of MNzYpNM

EWks A. D.. 1854, will. on the lst day of Ja- lili, B nuary next at the court house door in the 1ssssa city of Clarksve, offer for sale to the highest bidder about 400 of land situated on Shoal creek in said county 130 of it under good fence, and in cultivation; with good dwelling, kitchen, negro houses, barn, etc. Andupon said land there is luable mill with grist mill attached, and an abundance of pine trees about miles distant there is also upon said land, and attached to the mill dam, cotton gn Said mills and gin in good repair, with sufficient water power to run all the machinery about six or eight months of each year.
 And at the time and place will offer for sale the following slaves, to wit: Sam, Jake, Ben Sophia, Mourning, Alvin, and Martha, the three last named will be sold subject to the dowry interest, the said land will also be sold subject to the dover assign ed. the dover will be sold upon reasonable terms.
 Said land and slaves belong to the estate of l.. o. Sadler deceased. The land will be sold on q credit of l and years-one half of purchase money paya- bic lst January 1S56 the other payable lst January 1857. The slaves will be sold credit of year.. Purchasers will be required to give notes with approv ed security. J. w. MAY. Administrator
 Nov 29' of the Estate of l.. 0. Sadler, dec d.
 Carksville, Nov. 22d. 1854. 1-5t
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06

OFThe Boston Post estimates that $25,OOO was taken at the Boston theatre during the engagement of Miss Julia Dean, of four weeks.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
Ihursday, Nov. 3Oth.

MT. Totten, from the judiciary committee, reported bill, "prohibltidg the playing of cer- tain games, and for other purposes" and with an amendment recommended its passage. Af ter considerable debate, on both sides, the bill and amendment were laid on the table, till the 4th July next.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06

An acC to amend the 10th chapter Of the digest, was read. The resolutions offered by Mr. Miller in re. gard to the Know Nothings was laid on the table.
 MT. Smthson introduced bill to carry into effect the provisions of an act of Congress granting lands to this State for railroad purpo. ses Read.
 An act to legalize the sale of certain school lands in the State of Arkansas, was passed.
 The blll to authorize the representatives of l.. J. Reardon to turn over to the Auditor all books, maps, papers, etc., belonging to his of- flce, was read first time.
 Wednesday,, Nov. 29th.
 On motion of MT. Guice, it was resolved that the Auditor furnish information concern Ing the swamp and overhowed lands in each county.
 MT. Wood introduced a bill to amend the l59th chapter of the Digest. Read
 MT. Holmes introduced bill to change the time of holding the elections for members of Congress- from this State Read.
 Mir. Noteworthy introduced bill to amend the administration laws of this State. Read. Mir. Butts introduced bill to regulate the election for the office of sheriff in this State. Read.
 On motion of Mir. Wood, the House resolved itself into committee of the whole. upon House bill, No. 4, to be entitled "an act to suppress the circulation of small notes in this State"
 After sitting some time the committee arose, and through their chairman, reported sad bill back to the House, and with sundrv amendments, recommended its passage.
 On motion of Mir. Wood, the amendments were adopted
 On motion of Mir. Rector, the bill was order ed to be engrossed, for third reading to-mor- row.
 House bill to suppress the empirical practice ol medicine In this State, was taken up. After several amendments to the bill, and pending their adoption, the House adjourned.
 Thwsday, Nov 3Oth.
 On motion Mir. Johnson had leave of ab- sence on account of indispos tion
 Mir. Rice presented the petition of sundry citizens of Arkansas, praying the Legislature to donate the grant of lands, reverting to the eastern branch of the Cairo and Fulton railroad. to the Arkansas Midland railroad. Read.
 On motion of MT. Bealle, our delegation in AN1eANooSA lishment of daily line of stages from Helena, Arkansas, via Aberdeen and Brownsville, to Little Rock, thence via Benton, Arkadel phia and Antoine, to Washington, Arkansas.
 Mir. Stillwell introduced bill to change the time of electing judge of the 5th judicial cir cult. Read.
 Mir. Byrne introduced bill to amend chap ter 4, of the Digest Read and referred to the judiciary committee.
 Mir. Miller introduced a bill to amend the revenue laws of this State Read
 MT. Hockersmith, introduced bill to amend chapter 95, of the Digest. Read.
 On motion of MT. Rice, POO copies of the Governors veto message, was ordered to be printed.
 The bill to restrain the circulation of small notes, of less denomination than five dollars, was read a third time. After considerable dis cussion, the previous question was put, and the bill was carried. Ayes 52, noes 19
 On motion of Mir. Neale, the House ad- ourned.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06

Knitting, and CrOtcnet WorK, ID OO PAYMENT:-One half in advance, the other half at the end of the Session.
 Mrs Wilson can accommodate limited number of young ladies' and several respectable private fami- lies in Dardanee, have made arrangements to receive young ladies, on moderate terms.
 MRS. A. WILSON. No deduction made for the absence of pupils unless in case of protracted sickness. Dardanele, Sept. 1854 Ism
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
DARDANELLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG
 LADIES.

MRS. ARABELLA WILSON, Pripcipa1, Miss ANNA WILSON, -1sSiStant. Y1NE above Institution commenced its first Session ! September 25th 1854. The course ofinstruction will be thorough in 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- pils The ornanenta5, shall not usurp the place of the so7M and osetul, and the formation of correct moral habits and lady-like manners, shall receive strict attention.
 Refer to-Col. Dawson, Col. Ware and Hon. B. Jacoway, Dardanelle; also. to the Rev. w. c. Young Hon. Jos. Stwel, Chas. P. Bertrand, esq.,, Judge E. II. English, and C. Langtree, esq.,, Little Rock.
 Terms.