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The true Democrat., 1854-09-27

NEGRO EXECUTION AT MOUNT MEIGs.-We copied a brief article the other day from the Montgomery Journal, chronicling the murder of Dr. Mcdonnell, of Mount Meigs, by his ne gro boy, and under circumstances of peculiar atrocty. We learn from the Journal that the murderer received a striking aud summary punishment by burning. It appears that the Doctor attempted to punish the negro for im- pertlnence offered to his wife, (who was contin- ed to her room by sickness,) by the negro, that the boy resisted and finally escaped from his master The Doctor afterward went to the stable for his horse, when he was waylaid by the boy armed with heavy billet of hard wood, and beaten to death The wretch returned to the house and boasted of his bloody deed, was immediately arrested and many of the neigh bors wished to hang him at once This was overruled, but a general meeting of the planters was held next day which investigated thor oughly all the circumstances, and resolved unanimously on immediately executing by burning. The Journal says:
 The gentleman constituting the meeting were men of prudence, deliberation and intelli- gence, and acted from an imperative sense of the necessity of an example to check the grow ing and dangerous insubordination of the slave population. The murder was wanton and un- provoked, as Dr. Mcdonnell was human master who rarely, ifever, punished his slaves and most especially the boy Gilbert, who was favorite body servant This punish ment was just and prompt, and calculated to check the known evils of which so many com plain"
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27


 | THE GRINwELL ARCTIC EXPEDITION.-The second expedition sent outb by Henry Grinnel, esq, to the Arctic Seas, under command of Dr. Kane, was last heard from on the 23d of July. 1853, when he was at Uppernavic, on the west coast of Greenland but he Is expected to report himself in New York ill the course of next month. The New York Journal of Commerce says:
 Should he not be heard from at that time, it will be surmised that he has decided upon spend ing another winter at the North. He could not remain there longer than the first of September If he designed returning this season, as at that period ice commences forming rapidly ! It was his plan, at last accounts to proceed as far north in his ship .(the Advance) as the ice would permit, during the fall. next ensning He would then proceed, with portable boat and an ample supply of stores, to establish a depot at remote northern point; and subse- quently, to penetrate to the most extreme point accessible. Even should he obtain no clue to the missing English navigator, Sir J ohn Frank lin, confidence is entertained that, with his rare scientific attanments and facilities for investi- gation, the expedition cannot be without i'm pOrtant results.
 It is expected that in the course of a few weeks information will be received from Capt. lngeeld and all the other English vessels now n the North seas
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27

publican to enable this same heterogeneous, inconsistent wrong headed, sectional, and pow er-loving faction, to maintain supremacy in the hearts of the American people? How long will the people cling to the bastard issue of this incongruous, unnatural and reasonable al- liance, and repudiate their own legitimate child democracy, because it has been obedient grate- full, and powerful in effecting everything for the general good? How long shall the national de- mocracy be forced to take a lower seat in the governmental synagogue? We shall see.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27
n% The revolution in Spain is reo.

6r The revolution in Spain is regarded with extreme joy by the Spaniards in the United States. La Cronica, the Spanish newspape, published in New York, describes it as "a ris- ing up of all that is most sacred in the human heart against political despotism, supported by the most shameful immortality" The same journal goes on to say that the late ministers were "proud, malignant immoral, and, at the same time, presumptuous and vain," and that they "made the crown the object of the public contempt, and undermined the most national and conservative institutions"
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27

BLOCKADE OF RUSSIAN PORTs.-The follow ing extract from the London Gazette, of August 14, has been officially communicated to the State Department at w Washington:
 On and from the 17th of April last all Rus sian ports, roads, harbors and creeks, from lat 55. 53 N., long. Fl. E., to Cape Dagerort, in lat 58. 55 N., long. P. E., including especially the ports of Lbau, Wmdau Riga and Pernau were placed in state of strict blockade by compe- tent force of her Majestys ships.
 On and from the 26th of April last the Rus sian ports of Helsingfols and Sweaborg, and all Russian ports, roads, havens and creeks to the westward of Helsingfors, as far as Hango Head were in like manner bockaded.
 On and from the 2Oth May last the Russian ports at Hatsal, WarmsO island Port Baltic Revel, and all Russian ports, roads, havens and creeks on the coast of Esthonia, from Cape Da- gerort to Ekholm light were placed in a state of strict blockade by competent force of her Majesty's ships.
 On and from the 26th of June last the Rus san ports of Apo, the islands of Gro Onto and the Aland archipelago, Nystad; Bjorneborg, Christinestad, Wasa, the Watgrund islands, New Carleby, Jacobstad, Old Carleby, Lohto, Kala- joki, Brahestad, Uleaborg, Carlon island Iio, Gestila, Kemie, and all Russian ports roads, havens and creeks from Hango Head, in lat 59 40 N., long. P 5. E. to New Tornea, Gnclud- ed,) situated at the head of the Gulf of Both nla, were placed in state of strict blockade by a competent force of the allied fleets
 On being joined by the French squadron in the Gulf of Finland, on the 18th oi une, the duties of blockadins in that gulf and elsewhere were henceforward conjointly carried into effect
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27

Ctr We trust our subscribers will bear in mind that many of them arc in arrears to us for the True Democrat The heavy expense to which we have been subjected in the re- establishment of our paper necessarily compels us to require punctual payments at their hands. Those Of our friends who are indebted to us for subscription or advertising will confer favor by remitting the amount by mail imme- diately.
 To those who pay in advance, the True De- mocrat is furnished at cheaper rates than any other paper in the State-$2 % per amnuna.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27

GFlt having been proposed to erect a bronze statue of Governor Corwin, of Ohio, the Marshall (Texas9 Republican says:
 Is this Tom Corwin? so, we have an in- scription, which we should like to have placed on this bronzedstatu It is as follows: "La- dies and gentlemen, behold before you Tom Corwin. During the Mexican war, | was for Mexico and against the United States Pm the man that hoped my countrymen might meet bloody hands and hospitable graves. I was, also slightly interested in the Gardiner business, out of which I made pile. This statute was erected to commemorate my talents and virtues"
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27
N E w ADVERTISEMENTS
ONE THOUSAND ACRES OFLAND Eon SSTE

VII E subscriber, living miles below Little Po.r
 A offers for sale the following tracts of land; "'
 one tract containing 469 acres more or less n,,o mles below Little Rock the north side of the Ar Kansas, one mile from the river 20 acres of which <; Improved land, with dwelling house and necaSs'r ' out houses. '1' ''''''''fy
 40 acres, situated immediately on the north bo,,l of the Arkansas river, miles below Little Rnc oA or 9o acres improved with good dwelling house and all necessary out houses. Stock Of all descriptons will be sold with the premises, if desired. '''i'
 lGo acres, situated Is miles from Little Rock on bo Memphis road, miles below the bridge on Bayon Metre. N pay on
 TERMs-One- half cash and the balance in t,roIva months secured by mortgage on the premises Fnr further particulars call on F. q. LAFFVpt
 Sept. 27 1854 St '
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27
Another slander Exposed.

The following we clip from the Ouachita Herald It shows the lengths the enemies of the Cairo and Fulton company can go in their efforts to misrepresent and traduce it:
 "Wehave learned from what we conceivet to be
 liable source, that the Cairo and Fulton railroad company are about to dismiss their corps of engineers and stop their work entirely for the want of means to prosecute 1t. Our friends in Sevier and Hempstead will now find that they have been depending upon " broken stick" and that it would have been better for them to have come to the support of the M Q. & h. R road at once and directed its to suit them instead of suffering themselves humbugged by the Cairo company. Where now is the Sevier county fund! Echo answers where!"
 We are surprised to find our contemporary of the Herald to be man so easily imposed upon. We do not know the "source" whence he ac- quired his information but we do know that the information is false. The Cairo and Fulton corps of engineers are still here at work, and in few weeks, will have their report complete. The work they have performed in the field is of the most reliable character, and their report when completed will be entitled to and will obtain the confidence of the world. The chief difficulty they have met with, was, in connecting the sur vey of the road with the public surveys. as di- rected by the commissioner of the general land office. But a compliance with this direction was necessary, and hence the length of time it has required to finish the work The report will be completed and ready before the meet ing of the Legislature.
 Will the Herald do the Cairo company the justice to correct its statement? Even-handed justice should always be done, let the conse- quences be what they may.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27
Another Abolition Outrage

On Monday last, when the Pittsburgh cars arrived at Salem, Ohio, a crowd had gathered at the depot, a dispatch having informed them that slave girl was on board under charge oi her master and mistress, Mr. and Mrs. Roblnso of Memphis, Tenn. When the train stopped q man named Henry 5. B Backwel of the firm of Coombs, Ryland & Blackwell, hardware dea- ers, on Main street, above Lower Market, Gin clnnati, (kentuckans will recolIecL the firm, ! accompanied by big negro, entered the cars and approaching the girl, who was sitting with her mistress, asked her if she was slave The mistress replied that she was Blackwell then took hold of the girl, and torcibly tore her from the possession of her mstress-the child all the while begging don't, don't take me away andclingin5 withso much tenacity to hermistress that in tearing her away, the neck of the latter was bruised and her clothes torn. The boil. ton mob manifested its joy at the result y shouting, firing pistols in the air, etc.
 This Is one oi the meanest and most dastarll ly acts we have ever had occasion to record.- The Cleveland Herahd, freesoi as it is, is con strained to pronounce the transaction "disgrace- lul, riotous, and dastardly. y."-Covingtng Jour.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27
THE WAGON HAS CONE.

n nUR new Goods have already arrived. so there ia O no Use waiting longer for the Wagon. We cTo pect further arrivals this day when we expect to ba aole to show you the finest and most complete stock ever offered in this smarket. Weinvite vou oI to i and see Us. Remember its no trouble to show ood
 Sept. 1T 1854 | A UENpTN'
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27
J. W. CHEATHAli A co.

VYI .1h,T1h hI14 <tiEU NtlHiI UeaIprS in w choice Wines Brandies and all kinds of ii quors; Havana Cigars and fine Chewing roban-n. Paints and Oils and all kinds of Fancy and Sunk Groceries. Provisions, etc, Napoleon, Arks.
 Sept. 27. 1854 1v
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27

GF Since our last issue much rain has fallen; but the river has not risen enough yet to allow the plying of steamers.
 The weather still portends rain and we think it not improbable that before another week, we may have steamboats at our wharf.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27
TRUE DEMOCRAT. RICHARD H. JOHNSON, EDITOR.
 LITTLE ROCK, SEPT. 27, 1854.

0@7- Tue large circulat ef tue TRUE DEMO- GRAF naaEes it the most desirable adve'tasing me- diuna in tue State. N has more readers ap Ar- kansas than any other paper-its number cf sub- scribers being almost equal to tat c both the other Little Rock D0pers combined.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27

0~IT The people of Alabama are laboring under temporary excitement, occasioned by the discovery of some gold deposits in their State,
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27
Memphis Navy Yard.

Upon the eve of the adjournment of Con- gress law was passed donating to Memphis the site and improvements of the navy yard con- menced at that place. Congress refused to make further appropriations to complete and carry on this public work. !
 By recent decision of the corporate authori- ties of the city of Memphis, it was resolv- ed to accept and appropriate the donation.- This is much to be regretted, as the whole wes- tern country had deep interest in that work, and hoped to prevail upon the federal author- ties to provide for its completion.
 The Memphis navy yard was located there because the interests of the west and south west demanded it, and has been now neglected and thrown away in consequence of that mis- erable sectional spirit which gives every thing to the Atlantic States and nothing to the Inte- rior. The time will soon come when this order of things must change. The "balance of power'' is rapidly moving west and unless the east shows us some justice, it may soon find it. self retorted upon. But few decades of years will pass away before the seat of power will lie in the Mississippi valley, and then the west can not only right its own wrongs, but can hurl back some of the blows heretofore received.
 Our own delegation in Congress are in favor of repeating that donation and providing for the continuance of the navy yard. It should be done, and we do not yet despair that it will be. The Memphis authorities in accepting the gift  has not, in our opinion, acted in sound faith to the rest of the western people. We all have an interest in the Memphis navy yard
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27

wN THE CHEST. S& q Slit ASHLEY COOPER, BART. M. IT,. lhe Eminent Medical Practitioner, has Jeff q Eatuobie Legacy to tue JHor1a in Ais Great Prs. ventotsue y Consumption, and Untazi11g Cure tor Pulmonary Diseases, aciAsot AIe use Of Medicine. S5r 4. C., Burt, hventea a,ad Adulsed tue Use of tue
 MedIcated Fur Chest Protector.
 all per ons of all ages and conditions, certain and - safe shleld against those feaKtn diseases Consump. tion, Bronchitis, Asthma Cough Colds other a cons of the Lungs, which arise from the exposed state of the chest according oshion, and the continual changes of our eli mate.
 'The Protector" simply chemically prep,red for n cd with silk and padded which, suspended from the neck covers the chest in agreeable that once worn becomes necessity and comtort.
 The Protecor," although but recently introduced into Amersca Is making rapid progress through the United States the Canadas, South America and the West Indes IL has TOT long lne been staple article in England and the continent of Europe, while grown in many countries to the position of an article of dress
 To demonstrate facts enon;r of anu E,cSb res; dent in your vicinity of his knowledge of the beneficial effects o1 wearing the Protector WITHOUT RECOURSE TO ING of any kind The of wearing these articles is mere trl1e and will last some wears No one who va. tues the health of himself his family will be without them. ,h h Ill this country are not alone recommending % ou' idpioy introducing them. Harcourt, Bradley Co, oi London and Manchester England, were originally M Gh the manufacture of the Protectors, by the lament GU D Cooper and continue manufacture according hS id ~ @ s'fugron and therefore recommend those who "Iu wear " The Protectors" their being genuine MEDICINE. ~ ~
 Retail Prices.
 Th; Si1e' 50 each.
 Rau, uies ao; ';.'.........-........ OO do'
 HARCoiUjiRr, BRADLEY ' CO.,, ~,'
 So HRa Street, S IC2 NaSsau Street, Neac Y0rk, Y. g. PRINCIPAL WAREHoUsE, l02 Hood St CheapSide London. MANUFACToRy, 44 Market Street, MancAester Eag1and H. B. x Co. establishing Depos the sale of " The Protector in all parts of America. Physicians, Surgeons Druggists, Clothers Dry Goods Merchants Matters and Mil iners also Genteman Furnishing Store Keepers enust ed with the wholesale and retail distribution them and whom liberal offered for their enterprise anda splendid opportunity opens them for safe and profitable bu sinesss. For terms, apply to
 Harcourt. Bradley X Co.,,
 38 Ann Street, Ne1o Yo1k q. $. Sept. o7, '5f 3m
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27
Read the following eXeract oI a
 Letter from California.

J. H. McLEAN-Dear Sir: and all of the Company return you our thanks for having sup piled us with your Volcanic Oil Lnment. It is trn
 ly the most valuable and useful medicine for a trip across the Plains. We used it for Rheumatism Bruises, Sprains Pains, Wounds, Sores etc., and it always gave immediate relief We applied it also to our Horses anl Cattle for Strains Chates Calls and
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27

6T Governor Seymoure, of New York, de- cllnes to becoming candidate for Governor of that State.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27
DISSOLUTION

'NilE firm of c. C. Akin te Co., is this day dissol- 4 we'd by the purchase, by c. C. Akin of the en- tire ire interest of J, MeHenry in the Fril Fral c. C.. Ahl assumes the liabilities of the late firm, and is
 C. c. AKIN
 J. MuIIENRY The undersigned, having purchased of J. McHenrv s ehtlre interest in the Fri Fral, the business will III future be conducted under the name of
 Sept 2, 1854. tt C. c AKIN
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27

G~Wanted to know--the velocity of a "ruu- ming aeea'tnt.''
The true Democrat., 1854-09-27
S~- THE CHEST. s-&e> M

Sept. 2, 1854. 3m
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1854-07-07

Forward SUGAR CANE Joseph G. VIII
liams, Esq. sends Us BY the steamboat Dr..
Batey, specimen Of cane from . field ct
one hundred and forty acres Of new land Of
bis cultivation on the Bayou Lafourche,
which indicates fine prospect for next crop.
Il IS very forward and promising for this
early period ofthe season. Six joints are
developed ia each cane, and three Of them
would seem to have advanced far towards
maturity; while the blades 81 leaves are some
seven or eight feet long and exceedingly
vigorous. Ne hope that the results which
present appearances warrant US ii anticipa-
ting. may DO amply realized. Er
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1854-07-07

9 An affray occurred On the evening
Of the eth at POttsyille, growing out Of
the Know Nothing excitement. Thomas
Keam an American. was found deadin the
street, terribly cut and gashed about the
body. John Mann was also cut and bruis-
ed. John Doughafty, an Irishman was IL
SO stabbed, but was to Be arrested on sus.
picion Of killing Keam. Much mystery
prevailed about the bloody affair. and great
excitement existed.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1854-07-07
JOHN h. cRUMP.
cksbure July s, 1859

Vicksburg, July 5, 1852,
Dear, SIR be marked success with which
have used your valuable medicine, the SoUrH-
Erin ANTIDoTEt ia several very bad cases Of
Diarrhma and other bowel affections ia any
family, induces me 20 offer you my testimony
in its behalf. With the experience have Of
its happy effects il speedily arresting some
very bad cases both Iii adults and children
have no hesitation II giving It as ny candid o.
pinion, that the Southern Aztjdote IS il only
much better than any other, but that Is IS far
than Oh other remedies put together that have
ever seen 81 heard Of for disease ol the bow.
els 1 cam therefore, most conscientiousiY and
do most cordially recommend i as IN invaIu-
able family medicine Yours very truly,
g 7 RANDOLPH
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1854-07-07
Yoursvery respectfully,
HI. r. WE ST.
or Tsaimonialin favOr Of the SOutbern An

The undersigned have been made acquaint-
ed, either by personal experience or otherwise
with the yirtuesof DR.. Emanuel's SOUTHERN
AETIDoTE, as remedy for Cholera. Cholera
Morbus, Diarrhna, and other bowel affections
and cheerfully recommend it as q valuable
plantation, and family medicine. worthy Of
nnhlic confidence.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1854-07-07

tits reported that the British Gov
eminent has notified our Government that
Immediately on the commencement Of hos
Titles, they win blockade 81 the Russian
ports Oh the Pacific.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1854-07-07
Sheriff's Sale.
The coMMEacIAt BANK OF MANCHESTER
'.'ai
Sarah r. Grayson ct, al
SherifT5s Sale.

DYyirt ofthe above tated Execution to me
- directed, from the Honorable Circuit Court
of Yazoo County, will sell to the high st bid
der for cash on Monday, the 3rd DAY of July
1854 at the Court House door of said county,
within the hours prescribed by law the follow
ing property. viz;
Anegro girl named Matilda and her child.
Levied on as the property ofthe said defend
ant, and viii be sold to satisfy the above sta
ted case and costs.
st. MA. JENKINS, Sheriff.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1854-07-07
Ga Al
HOLM Is COUNTY, N

HOLMES COUNTY Mss.
~ Nh E Proprietor having made considera.
bic improvement. is now prepared TO
give excellent accommodation TO lnvaIids
and visitors who may desire to use mis- meda
icated water. He i also prepared to treat
every variety Of chronic Affections, and La
dies suffering from chronic diseases oflDng
Standing wouid'do well to visit the Castilian
Spring.
j. S. KENYON, M
April 90, 1854 6m.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1854-07-07

e Ehg8 flR olE
A Randy Jol oI cfo .s
rice, 0Nn 81 ehiL
adD
Prepared bg 40 EnANuEEs
Vieu
PREYE VITO Nv = 1'7.ER TIA II 8 IRE
a LITTLE consideration win siron iln.
pFess q tie mind the truth 81 sis sIite
saying. & often happens, from slight causes
that arrangement 81 the bowels 3 produced.
\ hich i neg lecked. may have serious end
Chclerais still lingering il Ihe Valley of the
mississippi wysteFi0usly appearing on eteanls
boats. plantations and u towns. committing
the most ffightfal ravages. and then passing
away to reappear az some other place. When
ii attacks ita rapid progress is such that the loss
of . few hours IS often the loss 81 life u nurnn
berless caes; b. the time physician ca.
reach thepatient, bis skill viii be unavailinr
These considerations have induced the prepag
ofthe SoUTHRRN ANT1poTE 20 give II this pre-
paret he IS well satisfied Of It's efficacy aub
remedy against Cholera. and the numerous
influential testimonials which he has reeeia
from persons of known respectfully, warra
him pronouncing i lie most valuable medic
cine forthe cure Of Cholera, Dianhua, Cholera
Morbus, Disentary, and summer complaint 81
children that has yet been presented to the
public. 1t is not deemed necessary to publish
more than the following testimonials, Che num.
Der and respectfully Of the names being con-
sidered ample to satisfy az that the Southern
Aatidots is . tried remedy; and has proved il
self eminently successful II the most dangerous
and val led forms Of bowel affection common
to the Southern country, from Cholera down
to the ordinary summer complaint Of chill
dren.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1854-07-07
Vicksburg and Jackson r. r.

Superintendent's Office, July 10 1859
~ Emanuel:
Dear Sir;-It affords me pleasure to have
an opportunity Of giving you my testimony in
favor Of your SOUTHERN ANTIDoTE for the cure
of Cholera, Cholera Murbus, and Diarrhea: /
have used it for two years past On the laborers
under my charge with almost universal success
and ID all cases b premonitory symptoms 81
Cholera and DiaThea Iconsider fla certain
cureif taken IN time Ny confidence III II in
duces me to keep 8 constant supply 1t each
Of the depots and stations ii the Railroad. /
would earnestly recommend It to planters and
others. Very respectfully,
JOHN H. CRUMP.