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The true Democrat., 1854-08-23
Wonderful and Extraordinary Cure of Rheumatism of 20 Years Standing.

Never in my life have had so much pleasure, in doing any thing as in giving this certificate to the world and hope it may be the cause of thousands of my fellow creatures being relieved from that dread full disease rheumatism. My wife has been afflicted with it for 20 years, most of the time suffering ciating pains in every part of her body. Having no ton So violent were the pains that she seldom could sleep without taking large doses of opium. Every joint was swelled very much and her knees, hands and neck, covered with large Jumps. She could do no kind of work, the sinews and muscles being so hard and contracted that her limbs were drawn to- gether so that she obliged to be in bed constant fy In this condition she had been for twenty years without ever getting any relief from every thing she used, until she commenced the use of H. G. FAR RELLS ARABIAN LINIMENT, the first bottle of which produced great change. She has now used five bottles, and the swellings have nearly all gone down. pain has entirely left her; she sleeps well and soundy; is feshy than she was in her life: has an excellent appetite and spins and sews all oa as ever she was. If any one doubts this wonderful cure he has only to call at my residence near Peoria, and learn the circumstances from my wifes own lips, or he can further inquire of any 9f mT ghSoN
 II. G. FARRELL's ARABIAN LINIMENT is also an excellent remedy for palsy, sprains, bruises cramps chilblans burns, pains toothache, sore eyes, and in horses or cattle is the best remedy in the world where an external apphcatlon IS required.
 Look out for Commercials.
 The public are cauroned agalnst another counter felt which has lately made its appearance, called w. B. Farrells Arabian Eminent, the most dangerous of all the counterfets because his having the name of Farrell, many will buy it in good faith, without the knowledge that counterfeit exists and they will perhaps only discover their when the spurious mixture has wrought it's evil effects.
 The genuine article is manufactured only by H. G. Farrell sole inventor and proprietor, and wholesale druggist No. IT Main street, Peoria Illinois, to whom all applications for agencies must be addressed Be sure you get it with the letters H. G. before Farre thus-H. G. FARRELL-and his signature on the wrapper all others are counterfets.
 Sold by Dr. W. W. ADAMS, New Drug store, re- Little Rock Agent for the State of Arkansas ana oy regularly authorized agents throughout the United States. 3
 Also by BENJ. P. JETT, Washington, Ark.
 E Price 25 and 50 and s1 per bottle
 AGENTS WANTED in every town, village and hamlet in the United States in which one is not al- ready established Address H. G. Farrell as above, accompanied with good reference as to character re- eponsibilty, etc. '
 July 26, '54 At.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23
From the NarionaI Intelligencer rhe Destruction of San Juan.

rho President of the United States, in reply
 rnSolutions heretofore adopted by both to 5,soS laid before Congress yesterday volu- hoGSU ' correspondence for the State and Ma Ii1rn mo,,artments conveying information in rela- " tbe recet destruction of San Juan del tlon '' t,- the United States sloop-of war Cyane. oh+o;ned conv of this corres-
 1o,,co until a late hourl last night, we are un- PChD PlIn to publish it entire in this days paper. ape ;,Ye however, the material portion oft, the we 2'dor being of less immediate consequence o,n+ of the matters to which It relates be- on aoIoaJ '.lJv familiar to the public The letters deIei'1 A letter from Mr. FABENs to MT. MAR
 l. ,o+ad inc 18th of May, 1854, in relation Cl' .So nnrloining of boat load of merchandise to YnV tbe Accessory Transit Company and in iIoill 3 +o the differences between that compa- re8@lu H tbe authorities of San Juan as to the ny 'I'l I;a+ion over the territory know as Point AieD''1 A letter from Mir. FABENs to MT. MAR
 ao+ed the SOth May, 1854, detailing the cl, aoadings ofthe people of San Juan towards tD Rorla1d in consequence of his interference
 i-, r,rsvept the arrest of Capt. Smith.
 !" letter from MT. BoRLAND to MT. MAR .r dated the 3Oth May, 1054,. describing the ooonrrences oo in which the former became in- voivpd at San Juan, and informing the De- nortment that he had organised company of American citizens at that place to protect the persons and property of Americans.
 4 letter from Mir. FABENs to Mir. MAR cv dated the 16th June, 1854, stating that he did moi think that any suitable indemnity could be obtained by the Transit company from the peo- nle of San Juan unless the government should take possession of and hold the entire territory of Mosquito.
 5. A letter from MT. FABENs to Mir: MAR cY. dated the 18th July 1854, stating that the people of San Juan had refused to accord any indemnity or apology; and giving the Partlcu- lars of the destruction of their town. The same information is contained in Commander Hol- lin's letter inserted below
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23
From the N. Q. Picayoune, Aug 6. Extensive Conhagration-Loss about one Million Dollars!

Our city was visited yesterday by one of the most destructive fires that has ever occurred here. It broke out about II o'clock, in the house No. 91 Tchouptoulas street, the lower stories of which were occupied by w. s. Wright x Co.,, and the two upper stories by D. J. Hart & Co.,, who also occupied the adjoining build ing. It was in the upper part of this house that the fire originated, the particular manner of which we have not learned. It it is said that some of E. J. Hart & Co.'s men were sealing bottles, and that the fire in some way commu- nicated to the liquor they were bottling At any rate, the first intimation Wright & Co.,, had of the fire was the flames pouring down the hatchway. They barely managed to save their books and papers when the whole build ing was in blaze. By this time several com- panies had arrived, but they were unable to get water, the fire plugs being perfectly ex- hausted. Word was immediately sent to the water works, but from some cause or other nearly an hour elapsed before the water came. This delay caused much comment and the wa ter works company was censured very freely. We learn from the superintendent that the plugs in the back part of the city were running when the fire occurred, and notwithstanding there is an ordinance requiring all the plugs to DC ClOSeQ OH SuCH OCCdSlOuS, cACckC GuOSc III Cuo immediate neighborhood of the fire, yet these plugs remained opened until the company sent around men and had them closed After this was done there was no lack of water at the fire.
 But in the interim the fire had spread with fearful rapidity, and had crossed Tchoupitoulas street and extended back to Boucher street. The heat was most intense. The day itself was one of the hottest of the season, and this, unit ed to the fre almost drove the fire men from their engines. The gutters were filled with oil and other infammable material, and many of the engines had their suction pipes in them, in- creasing rather than subduing the flames.
 The heat was, for couple of hours, so in- tense that it was difficult for the firemen to re- main at the brakes more than few moments at time, and several persons were sunstruck. The crowd was immense, and as usual, greatly obstructed the efforts of the firemen and ot the many persons who were busily engaged in re- moving property, by hand or on drays.
 The flames speedily made their way into the row of buildings on Magazine, between Poydras and Lafayette occupied by the we'll known houses of Martin, Owen & Cobb, Sultz, Had den & Lafting, Woodruff < Co.,, Parmele &
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23
Reply ef Commander Ho1lins.

hePy V COnln10fadeT dOtElnS.
 UNITED STATES SHIP CYANE, (at ancAor,) : iSan Juan del Norte, Nicaragua, July 12 '54.
 SIR: have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of this date, and sincerely regret you should feel yourself necesstated to protest against the action am about to take in relation to the city of San Juan del Norte.
 The people of San Juan del Norte have seen lit to commit outrages upon the property and persons of citizens of the United States after manner only to be regarded as piratical, and :! am directed to enforce that reparation de- handed by my government. Be assured sympathse with yourself in the risk of Eng fish subjects and property under the circum- stances, and regret exceedingly the force under your command is not doubly equal to that of the "Cyane.'
 l have the honor to be, sir your ob't serv't,
 GEO. N. ROLLINS, Commander.
 w. D. JoLLEY, Lieut.. and Com. H. B. M s. Bermuda.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23

sB- On Saturday afternoon last (says the Catskill Whigl was witnessed an instance of youthful heroism and affection worthy of record. A father and his two sons-the latter mere boy, ten dozen years old by accident the father fell overheard and, be- ing unable to swim, sank twice. and the boy plung- ed into the water to save him. Right vallanty did the little fellows struggle, and we'll did they succeed in keeping their father above water until boat came to their assistance and they taken aboard. It is seldom that exhibition of such nterpd daring seen in such extreme youth and it is gratifying to know that their efforts were successful.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23
AMERICAN ARTISTS, UNION,7

1NHE AMERICAN ARTISTS UNION. wonld resnoo+ IL fully announce to the citizens of the United States and the Canadas, that for the purpose of cuvating taste for the fine arts throughout the country and With the view of enabling every family to become possessed of gallery of Engravngs,
 By the First Artists of the Age, They have determined in order create an extensive sale for their Engravngs, and thus only give em ployment to large number of artists and others but inspire among our countrymen taste for works of art to present to the purchasers of their engravinps when 250000 of them are sold, 250,OOO Gifts, of the aetna! cost of 50. GOO. Each purchaser of One Dollar Engraving. there fore, receives not only Engraving richly worth the money, but also ticket which entities him to one of the Gifts when they distributed.
 For Five Dollars. a highly finished Engravino. beautifully PAINTED in OIL and FIVE GIFT TICKETS, will be sent or FIVE DOLLARS worth of splendid Engravings can be selected from the Cata- lOgue.
 A copy of the Catalogue together with specimen or one of the Engravings be at the office of this paper.
 For each Dollar sent, an Engraving actually worth that sum, and Gift Ticket will immediately be for warded.
 Agents:
 The Committee believing that the success of this GREAT NATIONAL UNDERTAKING will be materially promoted by the energy and enterprise of intelligent and preserving Agents have resolved to treat with such on the most liberal terms.
 Any person wishing to become an Agent, by send Ing post paid. S1, WILL BY RETURN OF MAIL One Dollar Engraving, 8 " GIFT TICKET" Pros pectus, Catalogue and all other necessary informa- tion.
 On the final completion of the sale, the Gifts will be placed in the hands of a COMMITTEE of the puR- De gwen throughout the United States and the Cana das.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23

A NORTH CAROLINA EDIToR.-The Milton N C. Chronicle up the occupations of his neghbor of the Spectator as follows:
 He is an officiating minister of the gospel; cens, ed attorney; newspaper editor agent for nearly all the insurance and assMance companies north of the Potomac commissioner for thirty States, and ap- plicant for the when Kansas and Nebraska shall have come in; bank director; chairman of the board of superntendents of common schools; temperance orator. agent and counsel for Wake Forest College; President and Secretary of all the Boards of the Bab tst Curch, etc., and in addition, he more town property has the neatest farm the best fruits and the finest cattle of any man in the county.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23

ON-Go-LoNG TO GEELoNa.-A Yankee met a celestial in the streets of San Francisco. and witha characteristic of the race, accosted him as follows:
 "Where are you from?'' "Hong Kong.''
 ''Where are you bound?" "Geelong."
 "What tea are you most fond of?'' 'Souchong."
 "What kind of fowls do you consider the best?''
 "Chittagong."
 "What kind of grapes do you preferb'' 'Scuppernong.'
 "What's your name?"
 "On, go long,"
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23
Mir. MARCY TO Mir. FABENs. Department of State,

Washington, June 5, 1S54.
 STR. presume an order will be sent out by the steamer which will leave New York on inc 18th instant for San Juan to discharge the men who were employed by MT. Borland for tbe protection of the life and property of Amer ican citizens at that place. One of our armed vessels will be ordered to visit San Juan. The conduct of the people there towards our citizens has attracted the attention of this Government and will not be passed unnotced. The inhab- tants of that place will be expected to make reparation for the wrongs gnd outrages they have committed. The case stated in your communication to this Department of the 18th ultmo presents a wrong which requires imme- diate reparation. As the pretended authorl- ties of the town have volunteered to protect those who had stolen the property ofthe Access sorv Transit Company when brought within the territories over which they assume to ex- ercse authority, they will be held responsible to the amount thereof and to make due repa- ration therefor You will lose no time in noti- fving them that this Government will require restoration of or payment for the property taken to their town, and all damages sustained bv their outrageous conduct in preventing the company from repossessing itself off In oth- CT respects their conduct has been such towards our citizens as to require the interposition of this Government for obtaining redress, and 1t is expected the people at that place will be pre- pared to make it in a satisfactory manner. I shall communicate with you more fully on this subject by the opportunity which will be afforded by the national ship about to be sent to San Juan.
 am, sir, respectfully, your obedient ser want. w. L. MARCY.
 JOSEPH w. FABENs, Esq.
 U. s. Commercial Agent at San Juan de Nicaragu.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23
AUCTION ROOM-J. D. FITZGERALD,
 AuCtiOneer.

T $. Johnson's store next door to S. Jaseph's old ZA stand Main street, Little Rock, Ark.
 Particular attention paid to selling Merchandise, Furniture, Horses etc., at Auction on private sale- A share of public patronage is solicited
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23
Office Cairo & Fulton R. R. Co, 1

! there will be meeting of the Board of Direc- tors of this Company, at their office in this city, the second Monday of October next, which will be the 9th of that month The main object of this meeting being to act upon the report of the chief engineer of the surveys of the road Punctual attendance is therefore required.
 ROSWELL BEEBE,
 Aug 16. '54, Ct PreSt. c. G 4. R. R. Co.,
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23

COMPROMISING DIsPuTE.-A portion of mining territory has been in dispute between California and Oregon. The miners hitherto have compromised by voting in both and refus- ing to pay taxes in either. The survey places it in Oregon.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23
T. RRADRURY.

House and Sign Painter and Glazier; TMITATOR of Fancy Woods and Marble: Paper | Hanger, etc. Paint shop adjoining his residence on Mulberry street, Little Rock. July 26, 1854 1y
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23

Choice and Pure Liquors and Wines. < HALF pipe Proprietor Cogniac Brandy; A A. seignett '' " 2" '' Champ. '
 3 ar Casks Martell Cogniac G pipe pure Holland Fish brand) Gin; l cask old and pure Jamacia Spirits; '' Cherry Brandy; ' '' India Maderia Wine: qr '' Pale Sherry; < :. '' Malmsey Madeira Wine; {. C Cicily < ' Port 6 < c'ks extra sup. Sweet Malaga < 9 baskets Heidsick and other choice brands
 Champagne Wine, quarts and pints; 20 cases superior Claret Wine;
 l '' Swiss Absynthe;
 '' Holland Curracco;
 l '' Marascino
 , [" Brandy Cherries;
 < superior French Cordials, assorted; l q Stomach Btters;
 3easks London Porter, quarts and pints; 3 '' Scotch Ale, ' 100 demi boxes Sardines; The above Liquors and Wines, just received, were purchased in the original packages in which they were imported and the principal part shipped direct from the custom house at Philadelphia. We, therefore, can them to those desiring pure and choice Liquors. RAPLEY, HANGER & co. July '25. 1854
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23
Commander Hollans to Mr. Fabens.

U. D. OHIP CYANE,
 Har6or cf San Juan del No,te July II, 1854. Sir: l am directed by the Hon. J. c. Dob bin, Secretary of the Navy, by an order bear ing date June 10, 1854, to communicate with you in reference to the action taken by the peo- pie of San Juan del Norte upon certain de- mands made upon them by the Government of the United States for outrages committed on the property of the Accessory Transit Company and the person of MT. Borland, our Minister to Central America.
 Be pleased to inform me if the result of the demand has been of such character as to accord with the purport of your instructions.
 l have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, your most obedient servant,
 GEO. N. ROLLINS, Commander. JOSEPH w. FABENs, Esq.
 U. $. Commercial Agent, San Juan del
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23

There is likewise claim of the Accessory Transit Company versus the acting authorities of San Suan del Norte for the sum of eight thou. sand dollars, as specified in my letter to you of the 24th ultimo. This you will be likewise expected to pay forthwith. ag s
 For the indignity offered to the United States of America in the conduct of the authorities and people of this town towards their Minister, Mir. Borland, while recently in this place, noth- ing short of an apology, promptly made, and satisfactory assurances given to Commander Holllns of future good behavior on the part of the said authorities and people towards the Uni ted States and her public functionaries who may Tn future be here, will save the place from the lnfilction which its late acts justly merit.
 Your obedient servant.
 JOSEPH w. FABENS.
 United States Commercial Agent.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23
that, port so soon as she can be fully ready for

that. port SO soon as she can be fully ready for the cruise. t.t+4 /tf
 The property of the American citizens inter- ested in the Accessory Transit Company, it is said, has been unlawfully detained by persons residing in Greytown. Apprehension is felt that further outrages will be committed. Our Minister MT. Borland, has been treated with rudeness and disrespect
 You will, however, learn from MT. Fabens, commercial agent at Greytown, more particular y the conduct of those people, and the views of our Government which have been communi- cated to him from the State Department. You will consult with him freely, and ascertain the true state of the facts.
 Now, it is very desirable that these people should be taught that the United States will not tolerate those outrages, and that they have the power and the determination to check them It Is, however, very much to be hoped that you can effect the purposes of your visit with out resort to violence and destruction of prop erty and loss of life. The presence of your vessel will, no doubt, work much good. The Department reposes much in your prudence and good sense
 Former despatches have acquainted you with the peculiar political position of this town. and of the relation of our Government to it. You will remain there no longer than you may deem necessary, as it is a warm and unhealthy cli mate. You will advise the Department of your movements, and after leaving Greytown you will touch at Pensacola, and receive orders from Commodore Newton there, if not earlier, as you will constitute part of his squadron
 I am, respectfully, your obedient ser vant J. c. DOZEN.
 Commander GEORGE N. HoLL1Ns
 Commanding U. S. ship Cyane, New York;
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23
SONS OF TEMPERANCE,

THE Grand Division of the Sons of Temperance of l the State of Arkansas will meet at Princeton, Dallas county the fourth Monday of October 1S54 Public Procession will take place on Wednesday at ten o'clock A. Public addresses will be delivered A suitable dinner is expected.
 JAMES THOMPSON, Grand Scra5e
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23

Marrled-1n Fourche township, at Hope we'll meeting on Sunday the 18th, by Rev. S. Garlic, MT. J. CALVIN D. LEWIS to Miss CARO- LINE H. SANDHE1R, both of this county.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23
c 0 M M E R c IAL

fLOUR-Sales 100 bbls extra St. Louis at ss 50. ana ioo bbls extra star at sS 621a. superfne retail .. CokN-Sales S2o sacks yellow at 5oc; 800 white a' 2Sef 3oo at 5sc:; and 575 damaged under 4Oc
 PoRK-25o bbls. uninspected mess were sold at
 BAaCON-Holders are asking s@sAc. for sides rapid transition from 7c., and at which 25O casks CoFFEE-lso bags Rio, ex Meguntcook. sold at
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23
INSTRUCTIONS TO COMMANDER ROLLINS.
 Nnuu Dennrt11ent June 10 1R54

Navy Department, June 10, 1854
 Sir: The Government has recently received intelligence that the interest of our countrymen require the presence of national vessel at San Juan, or Greytown, and from your experience Tn that region, and confidence in your energy ana prudence, and in pursuance of the wishes ol the President, the Department has concluded 10 direct that you proceed with the Cyane to
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23

sCHER & Co., Real Estate Brokers. New York Or ders postpad) with money enclosed to be addressed J. W. HOLBROOKE Sec'ry 5o5 Broadway N. Y.
 .S The Engravngs in the catalogue are now ready for delivery. August l6 1854 6m
The true Democrat., 1854-08-23

List of Gifts: 100 Marble busts of Washington, at s100 s1o,ooo loo Clay. 100 10000 ioo oo " :: Webster, ....... 100 10000 100 1" Calhoun, ...... 100 10000 50 elegant Oil Paintings, in splendid
 gilt frames. sizes 3x4 ft each. 100 $500 100 eeganAOil Paintings 2x3 it. each 50 5000 300 steel plate Engravings, brilliantly
 cold in oil. richgilt frames 24x3oin.
 each .........;. ;......::,...:... 10 5000 lo 900 elegant steel plate Engravings,
 cold in oil, of the WdsAanQt0n No
 nuaen,t, 20x26 in. each. .... 10000 237 900 steel plate Engravings, from
 loo different plates. in posses
 sion of, and owned by the Artists
 Union, of the market value of, from
 50 cts to S1 % each. ......... 4lOO0 first Dwelling, in 31st st., N
 I. City,. ........................ 12000 p building lots in 100 and 10lst sts. N
 Y. City, each 25x100 it. deep. at.... 1000 1000 100 Villa Sites, containing each 10000
 sq. it. in the suburbs of New York
 City, and commanding magnif-
 cicnt view of the Hudson Rivera and
 Long Island Sound at . 800 50 O0O 20 perpetual loans of cash, without
 interest, or security of S250 each, 5000